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{"title":"THE PREVALENCE OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN TWO SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA","authors":"Tauna, Stephen Juliet, Zibiri Rasheedah Adebola, Akpan Emem Effiong, Dr Ipadeola Hamid Mairo","doi":"10.36713/epra16764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16764","url":null,"abstract":"It is imperative that all children must be educated irrespective of their disability. This can only be possible if their disability is identified early enough for proper intervention. The identification of learners with special needs can help limit future academic challenges and also provide the opportunity for the right kind intervention hence, this study sought to determine the existence of learners with Special Educational Needs in two selected Local Government (LG) of Kaduna State which are Kaduna North and Kaduna South. The study was guided by three objectives; first to identify the existence of different categories of Special Need learners in regular public primary schools. Secondly, to ascertain the percentage of each category of learners with Special needs in public primary schools and finally, to determine the gender distribution of the different categories of identified learners with Special Needs in regular public primary schools in Kaduna state. A simple random sampling method was used to select a sample of forty one (41) schools was selected from seventy seven (77) public primary schools of both Kaduna North and Kaduna South LG. The instruments for data collection comprise of a checklist and an open ended questionnaire; both instruments were pilot-tested. The data gathered was inputted into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 27 and analyzed using descriptive statistic. The data revealed that eight (8) categories of learners with special needs were identified in public primary schools in Kaduna North and Kaduna South. The study also discovered a higher percentage of learners with learning Disabilities in all schools in both LG, also the gender distribution of learners with special needs revealed that more boys have one form of disability or the other. The study therefore recommended that the state Government should employ specialists to manage these learners and augment this by training regular teachers.\u0000KEYWORDS: learners, special needs, public schools, identification, gender","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140983772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE NUANCES AND DYNAMICS OF THE FILIPINO EXPRESSION BAHALA NA AS AN EXPERIENCE OF CULTURE AND FAITH","authors":"Patrick Meryll J. Garcia, Reginaldo M. Mananzan","doi":"10.36713/epra16788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16788","url":null,"abstract":"In the face of challenging situations, Filipino Catholics manifest, through the expression of bahala na, certain cultural traits that portray Christian values, such as an attitude of undying faith in God. However, at some point, the same expression also reveals attitudes that are inconsistent with the Christian message and practices. Through the review and analysis of different literatures that have studied bahala na, the paper articulates the contrasting nuances that give the expression ambivalent dynamics while, at the same time, presenting its significant influence on the faith of Filipino Catholics. So, in terms of the expressions negative cultural nuances, the paper examines some distortions that could perpetuate Filipino Catholics interpretation of the Gospel message, particularly on their understanding of Divine will, Divine providence, and Christian discipleship, which, consequently, affects how some of them treat their personal freedom and responsibilities as somewhat insignificant in alleviating themselves from suffering, and in attaining salvation. \u0000KEYWORDS: culture, experience, suffering, bahala na, Filipino","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140985861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"UNDERSTANDING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY THROUGH THE LENS OF INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM: INSIGHTS FROM SHRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA","authors":"Animesh Das, Prof. Rakesh Rai","doi":"10.36713/epra16776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16776","url":null,"abstract":"In todays educational landscape, where academic success shapes the future of the learners, the intense competition for excellence often pushes them into the dark realm of anxiety and depression. This struggle results in isolation, identity crisis and gives birth to various health issues such as hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disorders and heightened aggression. Positive Psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasises on the importance of cultivating positive emotions such as joy, gratitude and contentment. It focuses on leveraging personal strengths and mental resilience to help individuals cope with lifes challenges more effectively. Bhagavad Gita holds an important place in Indian knowledge system as its timeless wisdom has guided the people over centuries. What positive psychology says today was said long back by Sri Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra to bring Arjuna out of sadness and confusion and prepare him for the war. Through this paper, an humble attempt has been made to explore the ideas of positive psychology from the perspective of Bhagavad Gita.\u0000KEYWORDS: Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Positive Psychology, Indian knowledge system, Stress Management, School Education.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140992444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"BIOLOGY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR: ITS ESSENTIAL ASPECTS","authors":"Bal Krishan, Brinder Kumar","doi":"10.36713/epra16767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16767","url":null,"abstract":"In terms of Biology humans are just another species on this planet, but when it comes to explaining the biology of the context of Human behavior, it really becomes very tough. Humans have the physiology and anatomy similar to that of a cave man, yet the level of our intelligence has far evolved in comparison to the extent that the cave man anatomy and physiology becomes inadequate to serve to the needs of certain aspects of human intelligence of modern times which essentially functions beyond the level of just survival (for example in animals), and is capable of performing such advanced functions as retaining a huge past memory and can anticipate a future situation. This in many ways has made us far superior to the animal world, yet many of us get messed up in handling our intelligence properly and either develop chronic stress, indulge in violence or mishandle the adolescence related issues of our teenagers. Biologically speaking human behavior is determined largely by how our brains are shaped by developmental and evolutionary processes, at the heart of which lies the genetic and epigenetic changes and environmental impact. Because at any critical moment brains are to decide about any bit of a behavior, therefore the knowledge of underlying brain anatomy and physiology is important. This article is about explaining how biology makes a sense to human behavior and is essentially focused on its three important aspects, i.e. adolescence, chronic stress and violence, which are described in detail in the following paragraphs.\u0000KEYWORDS: Amygdala, Brain Reward System, Dopamine, Endocrinology, Homeostasis, Neuropsychology, Prefrontal Cortex. Striatum.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A TRACER STUDY ON THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT GRADUATES FROM BATCH 2022-2023","authors":"Aliemar Villasin, Ma.Elena, G.Litob","doi":"10.36713/epra16766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16766","url":null,"abstract":"This tracer study assessed the employment status and job readiness of graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing Management program at a local college in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, focusing on batches from 2022 to 2023. Using a descriptive research methodology, the study gathered data from 143 alumni through an online survey conducted via Google Forms. Findings revealed that 88.11% of the surveyed graduates were employed, with 46.85% working in marketing-related jobs, 6.29% in academia, and 34.97% in government or non-job-related professions. Employment status varied, with 38.46% as a permanent position, 27.27% on contractual terms, 10.49% as job orders, another 10.49% self-employed, and 1.40% in probationary positions. In the same manner, 35.66% of these graduate-respondents are now earning a salary range of Php.11,000-15,000 and 53.15% of them were able to find a job within 1-3 months after graduation. Additionally, 2.10% of the respondents were pursuing further studies, specifically masters degrees. The graduates rated very high in terms of work attitude, the quality of education provided, and the development of skills and abilities, consistently exhibiting these positive attributes. However, the study identified a notable deficiency in computer and ICT skills among the graduates. Thus, it is recommended that the college enhance its marketing curriculum by incorporating practical training in commonly used computer and ICT software to better prepare students for the demands of the job market.\u0000KEYWORDS: Tracer Study, Marketing Management Graduates, Employment","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"TRACER STUDY ON THE EMPLOYABILITY OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 TO 2023","authors":"Lpt John A. Enriquez, R. KristyJane, MAEd Muegna, PhD James C. Royo, MAEd Deveyvon L. Espinosa, PhD Jonelson C. Escandallo, Maed Conie B. Cerna, Regine L. Generalao","doi":"10.36713/epra16751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16751","url":null,"abstract":"Tracer study is used to determine the needs for improvement of a program in colleges and university by measuring the employability and the effectivity of the quality education provided by the institution to its graduates. This tracer study aims to determine the employment rate and status of graduates from 2019 to 2023 of the program Bachelor in Elementary Education – Generalist of a local college in Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The study used a descriptive method with a total number of 172 respondents and was conducted online using Google Forms. The result of the tracer study reveals that the employment rate of the graduates is 51.16% in which 30.81% practiced the teaching profession while 20.35% are in non-teaching field. The survey also revealed that 22.67% of the employed graduates earned within Php21,000 to Php30,000 per month, and 20.93% have secured their first job within 4 to 8 months. Attitude to work, quality education provision, and skills and abilities development both obtained a very high level of description which signifies that these are always manifested by the graduates. Thus, it is recommended that the institution should improve its partnerships with local industry partners and community linkages and establish graduates and employability coordinator to trace and help graduates informed for more opportunities for work. \u0000KEYWORDS: tracer study, elementary education, employability, teacher education","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140993109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A TRACER STUDY ON BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 TO 2023","authors":"Wilfredo C.Mahinay Jr, Ma.Elena G.Litob","doi":"10.36713/epra16734","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16734","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess the employment rates and employability status of graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Financial Management program at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology from 2019 to 2023. It also examined graduates attitudes towards work, the quality of education provided by the institution, and their skills development. Using a descriptive research method, a total of 587 respondents participated in an online survey conducted through Google Forms.\u0000Findings revealed that 88.17% of financial management graduates were employed, with 52.07% working in job-related professions such as credit & collection assistant, entrepreneur, cashier, auditor, bookkeeper, inventory personnel, accounting staff, and account officer. Additionally, 30.77% were employed in non-related fields including office-based clerk, government employee, sales agent/specialist/representative, call center agent, marketing specialist, technical staff, and photographer. Among the employed graduates, 37% held regular positions, 33% were on job order, 16% worked on a contractual basis, 8% were casual employees, and 6% were self-employed.\u0000Furthermore, only 0.85% pursued a Master in Business Administration, while 4.26% became teacher education unit earners. The study found that graduates consistently exhibited very high levels of attitude towards work, quality education provisions, and skills development. However, computer and ICT skills received the lowest mean score, suggesting a need for the program to offer practical training sessions, workshops, or laboratory sessions to enhance students proficiency in these areas. Providing opportunities for students to practice using computer software and applications in simulated business environments or real-world projects is recommended.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A TRACER STUDY OF BACHELOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 TO 2023","authors":"Khate Jay C. Failagmao, Letty Q. Poliquit","doi":"10.36713/epra16770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16770","url":null,"abstract":"This quantitative descriptive study aimed to determine the profile of the 118 Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) graduates from the Academic Year 2018 to 2023 at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). This tracer study involves the gathering of quantitative information through the use of online survey forms to get the necessary data, the study employed the descriptive quantitative technique of research. According to findings, 65% of graduates are currently employed, with the majority of them holding full-time jobs, the remaining 35% are not working yet because of their job preferences. Further, the results showed that 44% are working full-time, 25% are working on contractual basis, 10% in regular positions, 2% are working part-time, and another 1% are self-employed. Then, 43% are employed in the government, 18% as office-based clerk, 9% as sales agent/representatives, 18% as account specialist, 8% as marketing specialist, and the remaining 4% as call center agent. The level of attitude to work obtained a very high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates always manifested the said behavior. The quality education provisions of the institution as well as skills and abilities development obtained a high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates manifested the influence of the factor as extensive. It is recommended that to achieve the programs core academic goals and objectives, the institution should strengthen its connections, collaborations, and partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental organizations.\u0000KEYWORDS: descriptive-quantitative method, graduate tracer study, public administration study","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140993309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"DEPLOYMENT OF ENHANCED DEEP LEARNING MODEL WITH THE BEST ESTIMATORS ON OPTIMIZERS AND ACTIVATION FUNCTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE IN WEB APPLICATION","authors":"Elluru Sai Harshitha, K. Vijayalakshmi","doi":"10.36713/epra16564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16564","url":null,"abstract":"Breast cancer and brain tumor stand as leading global causes of mortality. Brain tumor uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which offers superior clarity in visualizing brain structures compared to other imaging modalities, while Breast cancer uses ultrasonography (US) serves as a common tool for detecting breast cancer despite its inherent limitations in image quality. Motion artifacts frequently hinder MRI scans, necessitating skilled radiologists for accurate interpretation. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems driven by artificial intelligence, present a promising solution by consistently assisting radiologists in analyzing US images. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) leverage various optimizers like Adam and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD), RMSprop, Adagrad, and Adadelta as well as activation functions including PReLu, LeakyReLu, Elu, and ReLu for their construction and training. The comparative analysis highlights the importance of optimizers and activation functions in deep learning algorithms for predicting brain tumors and breast cancer. The Adam optimizer combined with the ReLU activation function achieved an accuracy of 85% for breast cancer prediction, while RMSprop combined with ReLU activation function achieved a higher accuracy of 93% for brain tumor classification. From this research, considerable deep learning configurations are identified for both breast cancer and brain tumor prediction, facilitating more precise and efficient diagnoses. The comparative analysis provides valuable insights for those involved in medical imaging applications. Furthermore, The CNN model is deployed in web interface using flask framework to streamline the integration of these models into healthcare systems. This interface simplifies the input of medical data including image data and provides real-time predictions.\u0000KEYWORDS—Convolutional neural networks, Comparative Analysis, Activation functions, Optimizers, Ultrasound images, MRI images, Breast cancer, Brain tumor, medical imaging applications, FLASK.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION – A NARRATIVE REVIEW","authors":"Nallapareddygari Bhavya Sree, Dr Senthil Kumar, Dr Shwetha Sashidharan","doi":"10.36713/epra16778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16778","url":null,"abstract":"INTRO/BACK GROUND\u0000Ac joint dysfunction is a prevalent cause of shoulder discomfort. As far as we are aware, there are currently no published studies focused on the manual therapy management of AC joint dysfunction. However, manual physical therapy has proven successful in treating various other shoulder conditions. To address this, recent research has started to investigate whether manual techniques are more effective in treating ac joint dysfunction.\u0000OBJECTIVE \u0000 Aim of this study on the literature review pointing on the available evidence for the manual therapy interventions in acromioclavicular joint dysfunction patients.\u0000METHODS \u0000 Research involved a computerized data base used for searching articles were Science direct, Pedro, PubMed, goggle scholar search pertaining to studies that include the manual therapy among acromioclavicular joint dysfunction Patients\u0000RESULTS:\u0000These 10 studies were based on the inclusion exclusion criteria were included in this review the methods used in all these studies were strengthening exercises , transverse friction massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release techniques, active passive motion exercises, scapulothoracic exercises, peri joint muscle exercises, joint stability exercises with different sets of exercises for muscle activation and range of motion and function these manual therapy techniques aims to alleviate inflammation recover the shoulder pain free rom and restore the proper function of soft tissue and joint.\u0000CONCLUSION:\u0000We conclude from this review that a variety of manual treatment procedures have been shown to be useful and effective in treating patients with AC joint dysfunction. There is, however, a dearth of data on the use of manual therapy procedures or interventions to treat ac joint dysfunction. More investigation is required to determine the precise role that manual therapy strategies may play in managing ac joint dysfunction.","PeriodicalId":309586,"journal":{"name":"EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}