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Volume 75, Issue 10, Oct. 2019

WORLD-WIDE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.12

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Abstract: Inclusive education which advocates the availability of education for learners with and without learning disability is a world-wide movement, which has been in operation for the past several decades. This is part of the United Nations declaration for universal education for all regardless of their physical, social, intellectual, linguistic, emotional status It has come to a point in the history of Inclusive that, there is emphasis for education for all children.. As noble as this maybe, there is ample evidence that, there is discrimination as to which children have access to education and who for various reasons do not have such access. Some of these reasons are based on race, wealth, disability and geographical regions. This Paper attempts to present a panorama of Inclusive Education as it exists worldwide. In so doing it presents Inclusive Education in its numerous dimensions in society, schools, teachers, teaching and overall resources to enhance it.

Author(s): Tuntufye S Mwamwenda

AFRICAN PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.13

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Abstract: Personality is a value-loaded construct, and its measurement and description are tied to assumptions about its content and expression in diverse cultures. Personhood and how it is enacted is pertinent to understanding qualities that define personality in the Sub-Saharan African context. The collective selfhood takes precedence over personal selfhood in defining personality in the African context. With modernization opportunities have multiplied for the unique expression of personhood by African people. Different shades of giving expression to personhood that intermix modern and traditionalist understandings are possible Personal selves and collective selves are both relevant to understanding.

Author(s): Tuntufye S Mwamwenda

DERIVATIVE FREE ITERATIVE SIMULTANEOUS METHOD FOR FINDING DISTINCT ROOTS OF NON-LINEAR EQUATION

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.11

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Abstract: In this article, we present a new derivative free simultaneous method for determining all the distinct roots of non-linear equations. A modification in Weierstrass correction is used to construct eight order derivative free simultaneous method, using only three function evaluation per cycle. Convergence analysis proved that the order of convergance of derivative free simultaneous method is eight and has a better computational efficiency as compared to other simultaneous methods in the literature. Numerical test examples are provided to validate the performance and efficiency of the newly constructed derivative free simultaneous method

Author(s): Nazir Ahmad Mir, Mudassir Shams,Naila Rafiq, Muhammad Rizwan, Saima Akram


DOCTORS-PATIENTS COMMUNICATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA: A PROPOSAL MODEL FOR BUILDING A REPUTED HOSPITAL BRAND

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.5

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Abstract: In hospitals, social media have emerged as a corporate communication tool allowing improving doctors-patients communication. These platforms have radically changed all hospitals’ communication strategies. This literature review paper aims to identify the kind of interpersonal communication that health professionals should apply on social media for improve their hospital’s brand reputation. To do that, we carried out a literature review about corporate communication – interpersonal, internal and external initiatives- and social media; and, finally, we proposed a communication model as well as ten principles and ten key performance indicators that all health professionals should apply when using social media. This paper concludes that hospitals must recruit different experts for their Digital Communication Department, invest economic and management resources in this structure and apply the PMTP Model for optimizing doctors-patients communication through social media

Author(s): Pablo Medina Aguerrebere, Toni Gonzalez Pacanowski, Eva Medina


HISTOMETRIC STUDY OF TETRACLINIS ARTICULATA (VAHL.) MASTERS IN THE AREA OF TLEMCEN (NORTH-WEST ALGERIA)

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.7

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Abstract: The Mediterranean basin has a great diversity of plant species and constitutes a point of great interest for any scientific study, whether biological or ecological, due to its vast wealth and the heterogeneity of historical, geological and ecological factors.\r\nA rich variety of medicinal plants grows around this basin, including Barbary Thuya, subject of our study. It is an endemic species of North West Africa (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). Most of the Tetraclininis area is situated in a temperate semi-arid and warm bioclimatic level.\r\nThe anatomical study enables us to know internal organization and structures of primary and secondary plants, various organs, as well as their modifications or adaptations. It remains one of the most essential parts of plant biology. It also allows making useful comparisons between existing plants [1].\r\nUnfortunately, in Algeria and more specifically in the North-West region, namely in Tlemcen�s littoral matorral, no study has been published on the anatomical and histometric characteristics of Tetraclinis articulata, despite being an endemic species in this area.\r\nInsofar as no precise data on tissues anatomy and measurements are available, we have tried to make a contribution by providing a brief survey of the forms and the average size of the various organs tissues (leaves, stems and roots).\r\nAs a first step, we have tried to give an overview on the average size of the observed Tetraclinis articulata tissues, and as a second step, we tried to advance some ecophysiological explanations concerning ten feet that have been chosen randomly, in the same region of Tlemcen but in two different stations (Honaine and Beni Snous).\r\nOur work is aiming to carry out a comparison between the different tissues structures, differentiate between different organs, use the anatomical sections for a statistical treatment and consequently to interpret explanation of certain histological phenomena as possible adaptations of the plant to environmental constraints such as water stress, climate change ... etc. This requires making microscopic sections from suitably chosen samples. As for any histological approach, four successive stages are necessary: The choice of the material to be studied; the technique that will allow to visualize the targeted structures or phenomena; producing images of these structures or phenomena by optical means, both the interpretation of these images and the methods used in histology vary according to the samples to be studied and the study objectives.\r\nThe histological study reveals an adaptation that we have noticed in Thuya, based on activity alternation between the tissues of the leaf, the stem and the root, here expressed by the correlation coefficient between them.\r\nTo develop a better understanding of Thuya�s behavior, we have calculated the correlation coefficient between the different tissues measured for statistical calculations, which helped us to better interpret the obtained results.

Author(s): BARKA FATIHA, TERRAS MOHAMED, BOUAZZA MOHAMED, ALI NEHARI ABDEL KADER


ASSESSING THE PERCEPTIONS OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN A BANKING ENVIRONMENT IN GHANA: VIGOR, DEDICATION AND ABSORPTION – A FAD OR REALITY?

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.10

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Abstract: The study evaluates the level of employee engagement in a banking environment in Ghana. This study investigates the level of engagement of employees, correlates between the sub-dimensions of employee engagement (vigor, absorption, dedication) as well as biographical influences (age, gender, tenure and marital status). The engagement of employees plays an essential part in the banking industry as its performance is dependent on its employees who are instrumental in contributing to the decision-making of the company and in delivering services to clients. The study employed a mixed method design. The study consists of a sample of 123 workers, who were selected using a simple random sampling technique from three branches of a reputable banking industry situated in Kumasi, a suburb of Ghana. Additionally, judgement sampling was the most appropriate technique for the selection of the 10 managers who were interviewed. Hence, data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were assessed. The study analyzed the qualitative data using content and thematic analyses and quantitative data was evaluated using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. This study recorded moderate levels of engagement in employees. This study establishes a significant relationships amid the sub-dimensions of employee engagement. Significant differences, based on the biographical profiles of employees were noted. In relation to the outcomes of this study, recommendations are made to help enhance the levels of engagement in employees

Author(s): Sanjana Brijball Parumasur, Nicholas Ashley


A CAUSAL CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THAILAND: THE DIFFERENCES AMONG ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.2

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Abstract: As cultural intelligence tends to be an important role in various professional fields, it is essential to promote cultural intelligence among undergraduate students to increase career capacity in multicultural societies. The aim of this study were to investigate and compare the cultural intelligence of undergraduate students in different academic disciplines at a university in Thailand, and to develop a causal cultural intelligence model of the undergraduate students. The sample was 840 3rd- and 4th-year undergraduate students. All of the faculties were grouped according to academic branches—health science, science and technology, and human and social science. The instrument was a questionnaire composed of demography data and a 5-point rating scale for questions about individual attributes. The ANOVA and MANOVA were used to compare the mean of the cultural intelligence among the 3 academic branches. Multiple group analysis for the structural equation model was used to examine the causal model. The findings showed that the means for none of the variables separated by academic branch was different and all of the variables were at a middle level. A causal cultural intelligence model was invariant across the three groups

Author(s): Kanjanee Phanphairoj

BREAKDOWN TO BREAKTHROUGH: A STUDY ON AMULYA MALLADI’S THE COPENHAGEN AFFAIR

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.9

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Abstract: Amulya Malladi is a diasporic Indian writer in English, well known for her seven novels namely A Breath of Fresh Air (2002), The Mango Season (2003), Serving Crazy with Curry (2004), Song of the Cuckoo Bird (2005), The Sound of Language (2007), A House for Happy Mothers (2016) and The Copenhagen Affair (2017). She received her Bachelor Degree in Electronics Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad India and Master Degree in Journalism from the University of Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Her novels have been translated into many languages like Dutch, German, Spanish, Danish, Romanian, Serbian and Tamil.\r\nThe present paper examines Malladi’s latest novel The Copenhagen Affair (2017), in which the heroine Sanya is captivated by a swirl of infidelity, corporate intrigue, and the particular habits of Copenhagen’s café class. She undergoes a nervous breakdown in her forties due to depression and stress. According to Carl Jung’s analytical psychology theory, Sanya goes through the stages of stable introvert, unstable introvert, unstable extrovert and finally becomes an ambivert. In the beginning of the novel, Sanya is a stable introvert who works smartly but \r\n\r\nEven after fifteen years of experience her efforts are not recognised and the management fails to appreciate her. This makes her mentally sick. The loving, caring and optimistic Sanya gets completely collapsed. She denies doing even the simplest work at home. She sleeps all day under her duvet and becomes an unstable introvert. To cure her neuroticism her husband Harry takes her to Copenhagen, the capital city of the world’s happiest country Denmark for a year. Although the trip is professional for Harry this brings a great change in Sanya’s psyche. In Copenhagen, she moves from the state of unstable introvert to unstable extrovert. Her husband’s infidelity paves a way for Sanya’s breakthrough. Sanya falls in love with Anders Ravn, the owner of IT Foundry Company which Harry and his team is about to purchase because he sees Sanya in a way that Harry failed to see. The search for happiness, love, balance and meaning of life makes Sanya to get completely immerse into a deep depression and the realisation finally makes her to transform herself as an ambivert

Author(s): A. Sophia Mary

EASTWARD ENLARGEMENT POLICY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE 90S AND TURKEY

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.6

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Abstract: In Europe the share of international organizations in state-to-state relations sprang up at the close of the 80s and outset of the 90s. Ad initium, the gradual emergence of political aspects in the activities of the integration units established on economic bases was evidenced. Early in the 90s, the European Union, represented by the most powerful states of Europe stood out owing to its specific role and imporrtance in worldwide policy. Bypassing Turkeys continued efforts to join the European Union, creation of artificial obstacles in this count galvanized attention. Particularly, political obstacles were created against Turkey, groundless allegations regarding national minorities were put forward, and requirements were imposed to change the countrys constitutional structure. Double standard policy against Muslim countries was also rebounded in the EU - Turkey relations. Key words: Maastricht treaty, Copenhagen criteria, Customs Union, European Council in Luxemburg, Accession Partnership.

Author(s): Hasanova Jamila Vagif, Leyli Hamidova Ali


INVESTIGATION OF NEW BLADE PROFILES FOR EFFICIENT LIFT VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE AT LOW WIND SPEEDS

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.3

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Abstract: Darrieus turbine has attractive characteristics such as the ability to accept wind from random direction and easy installation and maintenance. However, its aerodynamic performance is very complicated and challenged. Darrieus turbine is one of the vertical axis wind turbines which is very promising type of wind turbines at remote and domestic locations that have low and weak wind potential and speed. But from the quantitatively comparison with horizontal axis wind turbines, this type of turbines has a weak performance. So, this paper introduces a numerical analysis of three-bladed Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine performance using 25 different sectional profile airfoils from different families. This investigation is to optimize and maximize torque output coefficient and output power coefficient. Aerodynamic simulations were used depending on finite volume analysis using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) methodology. These CFD simulations used the unsteady (transient) Reynolds-Averaged-Navier-Stokes (URANS) calculations to solve and analysis the flow field around the turbine. Quantitative and qualitative validation is presented in this work, it is found that an acceptable agreement between the current CFD calculations and the published experimental work in the calculations of the power output coefficient. The results presented that the best configuration is LS (1)-0413 airfoil. The power coefficient of the turbine consists of LS (1)-0413 airfoil has been increased by 16% compared to NACA 0021 performance

Author(s): Faris Alqurashi, A. Dessoky, M. H. Mohamed


DIABETES AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN IN TUNISIA: A NATIONAL-OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.4

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Abstract: Background: First, estimate the rate of diabetic patients who fast during Ramadan in Tunisia and associated factors. Next, assess, medical history and treatment of fasting diabetic patients. Finally, we reported the attitude of physicians in term of treatment adaptation for fasting diabetic patients. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted in Tunisia. A single visit was made during the month following Ramadan. 1266 diabetes patients were included. Results: Investigators recruited 89 (7%) patients with type 1 diabetes and 1177 (93%) patients with type 2 diabetes. During Ramadan 39% of patients with type 1 diabetes and 66,3% with type 2 diabetes fasted. Fasting was significantly less frequent among women and patients who have not attended school. Patients with T1 diabetes duration greater or equal to 10 years, insulin using and hypoglycemia before Ramadan fasted significantly less frequently. The existence of co morbidity reduced significantly fasting practice during Ramadan, while self-glycemic monitoring increased fasting practice. The vast majority of patients (76.1%) decided to fast on their own. Normal values of Hb1Ac before Ramadan increased significantly fasting practice (p = 0.0003). A comparison between the two periods before and during Ramadan revealed that no significant variation in the mean number of severe episodes of hypoglycemia was observed. Conclusions:\r\nThe main challenge for physicians, during Ramadan, remains the large proportion of diabetic patients who fast. To minimize the risk associated with fasting there is an urgent need to educate diabetes patients, to consider the socio-cultural representations and not only biomedical aspects

Author(s): Elleuch Mouna, Hsairi Mohamed, Abid Mohamed


CONSTRAINTS INTEGRATION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION EDUCATION VALUES INTO CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN COLLEGE

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.8

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Abstract: Corruption is seen as an extraordinary crime which therefore requires extraordinary efforts to eradicate it. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has conducted Anti-Corruption Education Training for Trainers for lecturers at all universities in Indonesia, who are expected to hold anti-corruption education learning in the form of compulsory or elective courses, or included in relevant courses. One of them is by inserting it into the learning of Citizenship Education. With the insertion or integration of the value of Anti-Corruption Education into the Citizenship Education course, it is expected to form an anti-corruption personality for students, and also to build their enthusiasm and competence as agents of change for clean and free societies and countries. corruption. But this is still not well implemented. This study presents the constraints of higher education in integrating the values of anti-corruption education into learning civic education.

Author(s): Sitti Uswatun Hasanah, Suwarma Al Muchtar, Dadang Sundawa


SOME NAMES OF CHARACTERS IN GB SINXOS UNOMSA

Volume 75, Oct 2019
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2019.10.1

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Abstract: This article analyses some names of characters in G. B. Sinxo\\\'s novel; UNomsa. The names that are considered are \\\'Nomsa\\\', \\\'Themba\\\', \\\'Nongendi\\\', \\\'Velesazi\\\'and \\\'Nomashwa\\\'. These labels are discussed with regard to their derivation, meaning and the role played by the persons who bear them in the story. They are also considered with regard to the personality, character and behaviour of these imaginary persons. It is considered whether the characters play roles that point to the meaning of these designations in the narrative and whether these names point to the personalities and behaviours of the characters in the narrative. It is also investigated whether the titling of characters has any connection with the naming of children in the culture of amaXhosa or Africans in general. The significance of labelling characters is dealt with as part of the introductory section of this study. All this is discussed under the sections; introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and conclusion. It is in the analysis section where the actual names are discussed, with the subheadings; Nomsa, Themba, Nongendi, Velesazi and Nomashwa. These subheadings mark the character names discussed in this discourse. Under conclusion a summary of the study, evaluation and recommendations are provided.\\r\\nKeywords: G. B. Sinxo, UNomsa, names, characters.

Author(s): Zilibele Mtumane