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Volume 8, Issue 2, 2021

18 open-access articles, published December 2021. Titles link directly to full-text PDFs.

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  1. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 9-27

    GUITAR LEARNING, PEDAGOGY, AND TECHNOLOGY: A HISTORICAL OUTLINE

    • Ruben C. RODRIGUEZ
    • Vittorio MARONE
    Keywords
    Guitar teaching; learning; and pedagogy; guitar history; guitar technology

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    RODRIGUEZ, R. C., & MARONE, V. (2021). GUITAR LEARNING, PEDAGOGY, AND TECHNOLOGY: A HISTORICAL OUTLINE. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 9-27. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5784696

    Abstract. This article offers a bird's-eye view of the evolution of guitar learning and pedagogy in the XX and XXI centuries, supported, and often propelled by emerging popular musical styles and new technologies. Specifically, the article discusses how learning to play guitar has evolved from formal teacher-student lessons in private and academic settings, to informal and self-guided forms of learning through books, magazines, and DVDs. Starting in the late 1990s, technological advancements and the diffusion of high-speed internet brought about technologies and social spaces that contributed to innovating guitar pedagogies and disrupting traditional approaches to teaching and learning the guitar. These technologies include, but are not limited to online archives and communities, social media, apps and software, subscription-based services, augmented reality, virtual worlds, and digital games. Several of these technologies are still in their infancy and their potential for impacting guitar learning and teaching may still to be fully harnessed and explored.

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  2. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 28-41

    EXAMINING LEARNER INDISCIPLINE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ZAMBEZI REGION IN NAMIBIA: A CASE STUDY

    • Mwilima Bollen MWILIMA
    • Shuti Steph KHUMALO
    Keywords
    discipline; disciplinary measures; ill-behaviour; learner behavior; punishment

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    MWILIMA, M. B., & KHUMALO, S. S. (2021). EXAMINING LEARNER INDISCIPLINE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ZAMBEZI REGION IN NAMIBIA: A CASE STUDY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 28-41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5784724

    Abstract. The purpose of this article aimed at examining learner indiscipline in selected secondary schools in the Zambezi educational settings in Namibia. The study further explored how teachers perceive and manage discipline in their schools. The study used a qualitative research approach which was positioned in the interpretive paradigm. The research instruments consisted of individuals and focus group interviews, as well as document analysis. Purposive sampling was employed to select two secondary schools, two principals and ten teachers. The study was underpinned by a theoretical framework of William Glasser (2010) the choice theory. The findings of this study established various discipline problems such as absence from school, being rude to teachers, being inattentive, early engagement in sexual activities, failure to do schoolwork, noise-making, late-coming to school, and using abusive language. Moreover, the findings found that lack of parental support in lives of their children, family background, abuse of various substances and alcohol, balance between learning content and overcrowding classrooms, peer pressure were the huge cause of discipline problems. The findings established that teachers were using different methods to maintain learner's discipline such as disciplinary committee, learner counseling, detention, and parental participation.

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  3. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 42-53

    EMOTIONS, THOUGHTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND PUBLICATION ETHICS COURSE

    • Fusun Gulderen ALACAPINAR
    Keywords
    Scientific Research; University; Student; Emotion; Thought; Suggestion

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    ALACAPINAR, F. G. (2021). EMOTIONS, THOUGHTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND PUBLICATION ETHICS COURSE. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 42-53. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5784726

    Abstract. What are the reasons for participating in the joint Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics course of the students enrolled in the Graduate School of Educational Sciences, the benefits it provides, the quality of the education provided and the views on the additional course? In this study, the phenomenological method of qualitative research was used. Since the research is qualitative, no universe and sample determination were made. The appropriate working group was used. Students claimed that they attended this program because of 'academic career, specialization and self-development'. It can be said that, the criticism and suggestions of the students toward the course are collected in the dimension of 'system, course, lecturer, suggestions and affective'. It can be argued that their views on the additional course are in the categories of 'productive, unproductive and I could not participate'. Students want to consider student requests and conditions, reduce the number of students, use the system effectively with the least number of error, extend the course duration, and give feedback and corrections to each student while doing distance education.

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  4. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 54-75

    THE IMPACT OF POPULAR CULTURE ON FOOD-RELATED BEHAVIOR

    • Aydan BEKAR
    • Nisan YOZUKMAZ
    • Çisem KARAKULAK
    Keywords
    Popular culture; food-related behavior; fast food; food and beverage consumption; food purchase behavior

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    BEKAR, A., YOZUKMAZ, N., & KARAKULAK, Ç. (2021). THE IMPACT OF POPULAR CULTURE ON FOOD-RELATED BEHAVIOR. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 54-75. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5789887

    Abstract. Food and beverages are among the most important components of culture and thus, popular culture. It is important to learn about how popular culture affect people's behavior by all terms. This study aims to determine the impact of popular culture on food and beverage consumption and whether there is a difference in consumption behavior in terms of demographic variables. For this aim, a quantitative approach is adopted in this study. According to the results, it is found out that popular food and beverages are mostly preferred by young and single students with a middle or low income. In parallel with this result, it is observed that the most important aspect in preferring popular foods is their being more saturating. The main reasons of consumption are affordability and features related to the product. Female and/or single participants are more affected by popular culture then male and/or married participants in their food consumption behavior.

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  5. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 76-91

    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS AND NATIONAL IDEOLOGY IN RADICALISM PREVENTION: A CASE STUDY FROM INDONESIA

    • Achmad Tubagus SURUR
    • Ahmad ROFIQ
    • Abu HAPSIN
    • Hendri Hermawan ADINUGRAHA
    Keywords
    Religion; nationality; radicalism

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    SURUR, A. T., ROFIQ, A., HAPSIN, A., & ADINUGRAHA, H. H. (2021). RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS AND NATIONAL IDEOLOGY IN RADICALISM PREVENTION: A CASE STUDY FROM INDONESIA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 76-91. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5789965

    Abstract. The act of radicalism in the name of religion that occurs on earth gives the impression that it obliges its adherents to commit violence in solving every problem so that it raises the opinion that religion is synonymous with violence. Why has religion turned into a catastrophe of crimes against humanity? In this article, the author tries to answer the question, what factors have turned religion into a crime against humanity? To answer this question, the author will use the thought of Charles Kimball, who identifies five signs that become factors for religion turning into disaster, namely signs when the understanding of religion has deviated so that it will bring disaster. The five signs are claims of absolute truth, blind obedience, building the ideal age, the goal of justifying all means, and calling for 'holy war'. Besides that, the writer tries to answer the question, how can religion go hand in hand with nationality? To answer the second question, the writer will use the ideas of ‘‘Ulama and statesmen in Indonesia in instilling national values so that they can eliminate radicalism.

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  6. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 92-107

    IMPACT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EMPLOYMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

    • Sooriyakumar KRISHNAPILLAI
    Keywords
    Matching; Propensity Score; Treatment Effect Model; Vocational Education and Training

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    KRISHNAPILLAI, S. (2021). IMPACT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EMPLOYMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 92-107. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5789971

    Abstract. This paper studies the impact of vocational education and training (VET) on the probability of getting job. 4562 individuals who were randomly selected for annual labor force survey were included in this study. Nearest- neighbor matching method has been chosen for this study. The result of this study shows that VET increases the probability of getting job by 17 percent. The logit model for participation in VET indicates that the probability of participating in VET by a female student is lower than that of a male student and also the probability to participating in VET increase with schooling and decrease with age. This study suggests that more students should be admitted to the VET programme and government authority should encourage and motivate school children, especially female students, to enroll in VET programme.

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  7. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 107-119

    OBSTACLES TO ONLINE LEARNING FOR THAI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 CRISIS

    • Wichai SIRITEERAWASU
    Keywords
    obstacles; online learning; universities; Thai; COVID-19 crisis

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    SIRITEERAWASU, W. (2021). OBSTACLES TO ONLINE LEARNING FOR THAI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 CRISIS. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 107-119. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790098

    Abstract. As a precaution against the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, most educational systems across the world have transited to online learning. This incident is generating a lot of obstacles and challenges for students; particularly in developing countries. Thailand is a country has been affected by this phenomenon. This paper attempts to describe the obstacles to online learning for Thai university students as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Based upon descriptive qualitative research approach, forty university students were purposively and conveniently selected for the research study. The collected data were analyzed using a content analysis technique. The findings revealed the five major themes of the obstacles to online learning: technology, learning and instruction, communication, finance, health and well-being. This study will be of benefit of efficient transforming traditional learning to online learning or any remote education of schools and universities as well as research area of educational technology and development for future sustainability.

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  8. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 119-139

    MULTICULTURAL ISLAMIC EDUCATION: GUS DUR AND CAK NUR PERSPECTIVES

    • Author-Name:
    • Khomsatun ROSALINA
    • Fatmawati Nur HASANAH
    • Dian RIF'IYATI
    Keywords
    Indonesia; comparison; Islamic education; multicultural

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    Author-Name:, ROSALINA, K., HASANAH, F. N., & RIF'IYATI, D. (2021). MULTICULTURAL ISLAMIC EDUCATION: GUS DUR AND CAK NUR PERSPECTIVES. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 119-139. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790035

    Abstract. Indonesia is a country with various tribes, nations, races, ethnicities, religions, and languages. This diversity is unique for the Indonesian people. Multicultural understanding is needed to be implemented in the life of a pluralistic society. Multicultural understanding that is tolerant, egalitarian, democratic, inclusive, as well as understanding and appreciating diversity is important and urgent to be instilled through multicultural Islamic education. Indonesian Muslim scholar, Gus Dur Wahid and Cak Nur give more attention to multiculturalism education seen from their ideas in various writings. This type of research is library research using a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using technical content analysis. The results of this study indicated that multicultural Islamic education upholds tolerance, democracy, humanism and pluralism. According to Gus Dur, multicultural Islamic education is learning based on local cultural diversity that is synchronized with the teachings of Islam, built on the spirit of equality, equality, humanity, and plurality through mutual respect for existing similarities, differences, and uniqueness. Meanwhile, according to Cak Nur, multicultural Islamic education is education that views that diversity is not a barrier or reason for discrimination against other groups. Then in the thoughts of Gus Dur and Cak Nur, there are similarities that lie in the aspects of multicultural ideas, the objectives of multicultural Islamic education, the concept of educators and learning methods. While the differences are in terms of concepts, curriculum, and implementation of learning evaluation.

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  9. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 140-154

    NATIONAL CENSUS POLICY: A BENCHMARK FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA

    • Babatope Matthew AJIBOYE
    Keywords
    National Census; Policy; Benchmark; Peace; Security; Development

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    AJIBOYE, B. M. (2021). NATIONAL CENSUS POLICY: A BENCHMARK FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 140-154. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790049

    Abstract. Census exercise is designed upon the conviction that clear-cut population data, lies in its heart the roadmap that enables good planning, precise execution and defined sustainable development of any nation. Having not been able to fulfill these purposes, most of the past studies on census in Nigeria have been dedicated to prospects, challenges, housing units and politics behind the falsification of census figures. Shockingly, none have really espoused how census could be imperative for trivet of peace, security and development of the nation. However, as a point of divergent departure from the recurrent focus on census and contentious debate enveloping the population of the nation, the paper examines the indices census has on the peace, security and development of the country. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study using the proportionate stratified sampling techniques in the selection of 270 respondents that cut across three towns: Ado, Ikere and Ikole representing each senatorial district of Ekiti State. A structured questionnaire served as the instrument for data collection. Content analysis was used for the qualitative data. Findings revealed that there are mixed perceptions about the functionality of census cum panacea for tackling security challenges and planning for development in the country. The study recommends strict adherence to the standard decennial census exercise to ensure enhanced peace, security and development of the nation.

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  10. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 155-159

    COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA

    • Alexandra IORGULESCU
    • Mihaela MARCU
    Keywords
    communication; communication and organisational culture; academic institu-tion

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    IORGULESCU, A., & MARCU, M. (2021). COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 155-159. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790059

    Abstract. In the development of this approach, we started from the idea that communication at organisational level has different ways of expression depend-ing on the type of institution in which it takes place and the values and sym-bols it promotes. Moreover, the specificity of the organisation is reflected in the specificity of the communication. Therefore, we have proposed to follow, through some defining elements, not exhaustive, the characteristics of commu-nication within the institution we belong to, the University of Craiova. We have added the forms of expression of organisational culture to these charac-teristics.

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  11. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 160-174

    THE PRACTICE THAT MAKES COMMUNICATION THEORY

    • Stefan VLADUTESCU
    Keywords
    communication; communication practice; communication theory; communication efficiency

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    VLADUTESCU, S. (2021). THE PRACTICE THAT MAKES COMMUNICATION THEORY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 160-174. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790061

    Abstract. The present research is limited to the theory of communication in general and literary communication in particular. Using the analysis of language, the analysis of concepts and the comparative analysis of a literary work, the aim is to prove the thesis that a) first of all the theory we have decides what we observe / notice from a communication point of view and b) that on the other hand from a communication point of view a generic practice takes the place of theory.

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  12. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 175-195

    IRANIAN WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CORE CONCEPTS OF CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY

    • Kobra Mohammadpour KACHLAMI
    Keywords
    Critical Media Literacy; Gender Ideology; Women's Rights Activist; Oppression

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    KACHLAMI, K. M. (2021). IRANIAN WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CORE CONCEPTS OF CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 175-195. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790069

    Abstract. Media has an important role in socializing Iranian women into sexism and patriarchy. The women have been indoctrinated to believe that gender inequality is natural and neutral, so they do not challenge the existing power structure. Given the power of media in shaping Iranian women's identity, it is imperative to be analyzed critically. The current study investigates how Iranian women's rights activists understand the core concepts of critical media literacy. Through a qualitative approach and conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 Iranian women's rights activists, this study reveals that the activists know the five core concepts, non-transparency, audience interpretation, politics of representation, media motivations, and social justice. However, they know little about other core concepts, languages and techniques, and how the media could subordinate women further through employing these techniques.

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  13. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 196-212

    TRANSFORMATION - THE STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE BECOMES A STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY: INSIGHT FROM RELIGIOUS MODERATION AND SCIENCE HARMONIZATION

    • M. Sugeng SHOLEHUDDIN
    • Rofiqotul AINI
    • Wirani ATQIA
    • Ahmad TAUFIQ
    • Moh Nurul HUDA
    • Heni Lilia DEWI
    Keywords
    Religious moderation; harmonization of science; transformation

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    SHOLEHUDDIN, M. S., AINI, R., ATQIA, W., TAUFIQ, A., HUDA, M. N., & DEWI, H. L. (2021). TRANSFORMATION - THE STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE BECOMES A STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY: INSIGHT FROM RELIGIOUS MODERATION AND SCIENCE HARMONIZATION. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 196-212. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790072

    Abstract. This study aims to describe simply the strengthening of the concept of religious moderation and harmonization of knowledge as an effort to prevent radicalism at IAIN Pekalongan. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach. The results showed that the strengthening of the concept of religious moderation at IAIN Pekalongan through: the establishment of a house of religious moderation and the internalization of moderate Islamic values in lectures were carried out with four approaches, namely: a contributive approach, an additive/additional approach, a transformative approach, and a social action approach. The four taglines owned by IAIN Pekalongan, namely spirituality, scientific, entrepreneurship, and nationality, were transformed to achieve the vision as a leading and competitive campus in the development of Indonesian-minded science and technology at the national level in 2036. The implementation of the four values or taglines can be seen through the behavior Moderate attitude of IAIN Pekalongan students in facing various problems of life. Modernization of Islamic studies at IAIN Pekalongan is carried out through Islamization of Knowledge in all majors. Modernization is adopting new sciences that are in accordance with the needs of the times, but still maintaining the old traditions that are still relevant. IAIN Pekalongan which will transform into State Islamic University (UIN) also has the concept of harmonization or harmonization of knowledge. The concept is the integration of science, namely science, technology and religion. This integration between religion and science appears in the form of new courses such as Islamic mathematics.

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  14. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 213-227

    PERCEIVED IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ELEMENTARY PUPILS SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT IN NIGERIA

    • Emmanuel Chibuike NWUNE
    • Charles Amaechi ANIDI
    • Emmanuel Nkemakolam OKWUDUBA
    Keywords
    Covid-19 pandemic; time spent in learning; learning motivation; parental support; pressure/stress signs; ways of interaction

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    NWUNE, E. C., ANIDI, C. A., & OKWUDUBA, E. N. (2021). PERCEIVED IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ELEMENTARY PUPILS SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT IN NIGERIA. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 213-227. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790075

    Abstract. The study investigated perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on elementary pupils' science achievement. Five research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. The study made use of the survey research design. The research was done in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The sample of the study constituted of 300 primary six pupils. The instrument titled 'Perceived Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown Questionnaire (PICPLQ)' was used for data collection. The statistical mean and standard deviation was used for answering the research questions while the independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance was used for testing the hypotheses. The major findings from the study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the primary school pupils in the area of the time spent in learning, learning motivation and parental support but had no impact on their pressure/stress signs and ways of interaction. Also, the differences in the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on male and female primary school pupils in the discussed areas were found not to be significant except for their pressure/stress signs. It was recommended among other things that government should provide training for both the teachers and the pupils of primary schools on the proper and effective use of online learning media/platforms in case of another lockdown/outbreak of any disease.

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  15. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 228-234

    THE RELATIONSHIP OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CLIMATE IN THE CLASSROOM BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF BEING

    • Betsabe RUIZESPARZA FLORES
    • Jorge SANDOVAL ALDANA
    Keywords
    students; emotional intelligence; teachers; classroom climate

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    FLORES, B. R., & ALDANA, J. S. (2021). THE RELATIONSHIP OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CLIMATE IN THE CLASSROOM BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF BEING. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 228-234. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790085

    Abstract. Within the classroom there are many situations with which teachers and students have to live to generate experiences, whether positive or negative. The present study investigates the influence of teacher emotional intelligence and the climate that develops in the classroom. According to the results, the students respond that the teacher must develop a more latent emotional intelligence, especially in exact science teachers, which generates a negative climate in the classroom in general. This is where the importance of establishing strategies for the teacher to reach the different dimensions such as personalization, participation, cohesion, satisfaction, task orientation, innovation and individualization and thus the teacher achieves self-awareness, empathy, self-confidence, motivation, self-control and social awareness.

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  16. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 235-239

    TOGGLING THE MESSAGE TO ONTOLOGY

    • Stefan VLADUTESCU
    Keywords
    message; communication; metaphysics; dialectics; epistemology; ontology

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    VLADUTESCU, S. (2021). TOGGLING THE MESSAGE TO ONTOLOGY. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 235-239. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790087

    Abstract. This study falls on the border between the ontological axis and the epistemological axis of the consolidated science of communication. It is an x-ray of how the message is perceived at the beginning of the third millennium. The method of investigation is meta-analytical of comparative type. In essence, the alternative is to face the interpretation of the message either in a metaphysical key or in a dialectical key. It is concluded that after the year 2000 from the area of epistemology the interpretation of the message passes to the area of ontology.

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  17. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 240-245

    BEAUTY COMMUNICATION; THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNICATION INTO THE BEAUTY FIELD

    • Mirela PADURARU
    Keywords
    beauty; beautician; beauty field; beauty domain; spa; well being; beauty language; beauty communication

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    PADURARU, M. (2021). BEAUTY COMMUNICATION; THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNICATION INTO THE BEAUTY FIELD. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 240-245. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790089

    Abstract. The presented study is considered as a research, developed in order to be like a 'radiography' of the Beauty Communication concept. Its method based on, is meta - analytical and the targeted purpose is to build the foundation of a beauty communication, qualified and specialised, also to highlight few of the components of the Beauty Communication concept. The main conclusion reached is that, into the current reality, there is a distinct communication lan-guage, with the main purpose to reach beauty objectives such as cosmetology, aesthetic consultancy, makeup, eyebrow design, body remodelling, hairstyling, manicure, pedicure, spa relaxation techniques & well being. This specialised communication, developed in order to reach & accomplish the beauty objec-tives, we are considering to be called as 'Beauty communication'.

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  18. Volume 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 · pp. 246-255

    METAVERSE AND VIRTUAL JOURNALISM

    • Dan-Valeriu VOINEA
    Keywords
    Metaverse; Virtual Reality; Immersive Journalism; Digital Journalism; Media Ethics; Presence Theory

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    VOINEA, D.-V. (2021). METAVERSE AND VIRTUAL JOURNALISM. Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 8(2), 246-255. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5790094

    Abstract. The concept of immersive virtual worlds, sometimes termed the 'metaverse,' represents an emerging frontier for digital journalism. This paper provides a synthesized literature review focusing on scholarship regarding immersive and virtual journalism. Drawing on foundational texts and peer-reviewed research, it defines key concepts and critically examines the potential evolution of journalism within immersive environments. By analyzing existing scholarship from a global perspective, this paper identifies significant patterns, contradictions, and gaps in understanding. Key theoretical lenses, including media convergence, digital journalism ethics, and immersive presence theory, frame the analysis. The synthesis reveals a consistent vision of immersive journalism as an extension of digital practice, offering first-person news experiences. Dominant patterns identified in the literature include the reliance on technological advancements, a shift towards heightened audience interaction, the emergence of novel ethical dilemmas, the experimental nature of business models, and evolving journalistic practices. Contradictions emerge between the potential for immersive engagement and concerns regarding accuracy and ethical risks. Significant gaps noted in the literature include empirical research on audience effects, sustainable monetization, and standardized ethical protocols. While immersive technologies offer opportunities for engaging storytelling, substantial challenges—ranging from infrastructure disparities to normative uncertainties—were apparent. The paper concludes that immersive journalism holds potential to influence the future of news, but realizing this requires addressing identified gaps through targeted research, collaborative innovation, and inclusive strategies.

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