Assessment of Legume and Non-legume Ground Covers and Augmentation of Aphid Predators for Low-input Pecan Management

Horticulture and Landscape Architectur

Needs-based social participation program proposal for children with exceptionalities in inclusive settings

Social participation is identified as one of the fundamental goals of inclusive education. However, children with exceptionalities (CWE) continue to experience difficulties with social acceptance, positive interactions with typically developing peers, and forming friendships. These challenges were further compounded by the sudden transition to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study then aimed to identify the needs of CWE in online inclusive settings, propose measures to address the derived needs and propose a program that outlines steps to achieve E-inclusion for CWEs. The study utilized an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis research design and focused on the lived experiences of twelve general and special education teachers from Grades 1 to 6. Their narratives were analyzed using Charlick and colleague’s seven steps for IPA analysis. From there, thirteen sub-themes emerged which were narrowed down to four main themes. The themes were further subjected to a S.W.O.T analysis. These combined provided findings that led to the development of the Needs-Based Social Participation Program Proposal. The study concluded with practical recommendations for educators and implications for future researchers

Roman Catholic and Buddhist Religious Healing Compared: Practices, Source of Healing Power and Perceived Efficacy

The study compared healers of Buddhist and Roman Catholic religious affiliations in terms of their practices, source of power, and perceived efficacy. A qualitative approach was applied using in-depth interviews to obtain meaningful data. Twelve participants took part in the study -- three (3) Roman Catholic patients, three (3) Roman Catholic healers, and six (6) Buddhist practitioners. Data analysis was done via the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis perspective. The study found that differences exist not only between the two groups but within the groups as well. Between and within groups, practices, processes, source of power and the use of materials all varied. It turned out that unlike the Roman Catholics, Buddhists do not have healers but believe in the concept of self-healing. While the healing process of the Roman Catholics employ more physical means [e.g. laying of hands], the Buddhists look more to controlling the mind [e.g. meditation]

Robust Performance of Potentially Functional SNPs in Machine Learning Models for the Prediction of Atorvastatin-Induced Myalgia

10.3389/fphar.2021.605764FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY1