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  • Evaluation of Early Repolarization Pattern in Children with Mitral Valve Prolapse

    M. A. PALANGSARAI; M. MOBINIKHALEDI; E. FARAHANI; F. DORREH; P. YOUSOFICHAIJAN; Y. GHANDI
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.07
    Medicine
    Background: Patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) may be prone to ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death and presence early repolarization pattern (ERP) in electrocardiography may be predict for ventricle arrhythmia. This study aimed to evaluation ERP in Children with MVP. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, we enrolled ERP in 70 MVP children with 70 age-and sex-matched healthy individuals. After echocardiography procedure for confirmation MVP, standard 12-lead electrocardiography recordings with sweeping rate of 25mm/s and an amplitude of 10mV/cm, and two cardiologists assessed who were blinded to the both groups. Result: We detected ERP in 17.14% of MVP patient’s and seen in 8 case (11.43%) in control group, (P=0.23). the ERP occurred in MVP patient’s mild, moderate and severe 4, 6 and 2 cases, (P=0.29). The ERP found in patients with and without chest pain 13 and 7, respectively (P=0.46) and, in patients with and without palpitations 15 and 5 cases, respectively (P=0.24). The ERP occurred 1.6 time more in patient with MVP in comparing with individual without MVP. The ERP occurred more frequently in among patients with moderate MVP in comparing with severe and mild. Chest pain and palpitation occurred more frequently in among patients with severe MVP. Conclusion: The prevalence of ERP in children with MVP has been at a higher-level incidence, especially among patients with complaining from chest pain. We suggested that children with MVP are in need of follow up considering the occurrence of arrhythmias.
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  • Correlations of Serum Vitamin D Level with Markers of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Liver Cirrhosis

    M. M. POMACU; D. M. TRACA; V. PADUREANU; E. C. STANCIULESCU; C. J. BUSUIOC; C. G. PISOSCHI; A. M. BUGA
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.06
    Medicine
    In this study we investigated the relationship between vitamin D and markers of oxidative stress and apoptosis in patients with liver cirrhosis stratified according serum GGT activity. Forty-eight patients with liver cirrhosis of various aetiology were selected, among which 58% cases (n=28) diagnosed with alcoholic liver cirrhosis and 42% (n=20) with cirrhosis after hepatitis virus infection. Each group was divided into three quartiles according GGT activity. 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(HO) vit D], markers of oxidative stress (catalase, superoxide dismutase) and apoptosis (M30) were compared. Higher levels of GGT were correlated with elevated AST, ALT and ALP values in both groups. A statistically significant difference was observed when comparing 25-(OH) vit D levels of patients suffering from ethanol-induced liver cirrhosis versus control group for all the quartiles as well as for those from the first quartile of viral-induced liver cirrhosis. For SOD, statistically significant differences were noticed between all cirrhosis subgroups and the control group. CAT values in all cirrhosis subgroups were lower than in control, but significant differences were only between Q2.2 and Q1.3 quartiles and Q2.2 and control. Correlation of 25-(OH) vit D versus SOD yields statistically significant results in ethanol-induced cirrhosis patients. M30 activity was increased in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis compared to controls and those with virus-induced cirrhosis, being correlated with the degree of GGT activity. Our results emphasized that vitamin D deficiency is associated with enhanced liver dysfunction regardless of the trigger responsible for disease onset. Furthermore, vitamin D deficiency augments liver injury by promoting oxidative stress which influence the survival mechanisms of parenchymal liver cells.
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  • Stress and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among the Nursing Personnel of a Tertiary Hospital Unit in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Study

    C. DIMITRIOU; A. ALEGAKIS; I. KARAGEORGIOU; A. E. MANTADAKI; E. K. SYMVOULAKIS
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.05
    Medicine
    Background: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (WMSD) are a significant cause of morbidity in the health care sector. Healthcare professionals are routinely exposed to various physical and psychosocial factors that increase the risk of developing a WMSD. Nurses are more susceptible to the manifestation of such disorders. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the second semester of 2020. The Nordic Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, the Short Anxiety Screening Test (SAST) for stress detection, and a data collection sheet was developed for the registration of clinical, demographic, and anthropometric characteristics of the nursing personnel of the tertiary hospital unit of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Results: A percentage of 82% of nurses had developed at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the last 12 months. The most common anatomical areas at which symptoms were present the last 12 months were the neck (53.9%), shoulders (50.8%), and the lower back (49.5%). The same areas were also the reported anatomical regions, most affected by musculoskeletal symptoms when stress levels were high. Absence from work was associated with the onset of musculoskeletal symptoms (p<0.001), while nurses’ financial expenses (out-of-pocket payment) appeared to be associated with the onset of any symptom at 12 months, musculoskeletal symptoms limiting everyday activity at 12 months, and current musculoskeletal symptoms (p=0.001, p=0.002, and p=0.002 respectively). Conclusions: Musculoskeletal disorders were common among the nursing personnel. Higher levels of stress were related with a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms.
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  • Progress Toward Reversed Uterine Diastolic Flow in the Third Trimester - An Inauspicious Sign

    M. DINU; A. D. HODOROG; A. F. CISMARU-STANCIOI; C. L.PATRU; C. A. COMANESCU; S. O. TICA; B. C. ANDREIANA; T. A. BALEANU; S. TUDORACHE
    2023.03.31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.04
    Medicine
    Background. Increased uteroplacental resistance is associated with high uterine artery pulsatility and resistance indices and early diastolic notching. Evolution toward reversed diastolic uterine flow in the third trimester was scarcely reported previously. The feature was related to severe complications for both mother and fetus. Material and methods: Data were collected from 3638 pregnancies undergoing prenatal care in our hospital. In this study, we aimed to identify those pregnancies with development of a reversed diastolic flow at the spectral Doppler interrogation of uterine arteries later than 24 weeks of gestation. A secondary aim was to follow up and actively manage these pregnancies. Results: Previously, reversed uterine diastolic flow was reported during the third trimester in four cases only. In our study three pregnancies only developed reversed uterine arteries diastolic flow, none being associated with preeclampsia. All cases evolved with complications at birth. Conclusions: Progressive deterioration of uterine arteries flow is possible during pregnancy. Reversed diastolic flow is a rare occurrence in the third trimester of pregnancy. Based on current knowledge, it may be considered an ominous sign and should trigger a close follow-up. Future studies using routine investigation of uterine arteries flow late in pregnancy may prove informative.
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  • Evaluation of the Paraoxonase-1 Level in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis

    R. YILDIZ; A. UYANIKOGLU; C. CINDOGLU; M. A EREN; I. KOYUNCU
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.03
    Medicine
    Background. This study, aimed to evaluate the role of paraoxonase-1 (PON-1), in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). PON-1 plays a significant role in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic responses and may help predict the severity of AP. Methods. A total of 50 patients with AP and 45 healthy volunteers were included in the study. AP was diagnosed when serum amylase and/or lipase values increased threefold and/or more than the upper limit of normal, together with a complaint of abdominal pain. Modified Atlanta and Ranson scoring were used for AP severity. Results. AP causes were biliary for 35 (70%) patients and idiopathic for 8 (16%) patients, AP developed in 6 (12%) patients after endoscopic retrograde pancreatography, and AP in 1 (2%) patient was a consequence hypertriglyceridemia. No difference in PON-1 level was found between the groups (PON-1=197.06±164.6 and 192.1±111.78, respectively, p=0.86). On the other hand, patients were stratified according to the modified Atlanta (177.5±166.8 for mild to moderate vs. 268.5±64.2 for severe, p<0.018) or Ranson (163.2±133.06 for mild vs. 208.8±158.0 for severe, p<0.016). PON-1 level was significantly higher in patients with severe AP compared to patients with mild and/or moderate disease. Conclusion. Although PON-1 level did not differ in patients with and without AP, PON-1 level increased significantly in parallel with the severity of AP. Thus, PON-1 can be a potential marker for the severity of the disease and can predict prognosis.
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  • The Role of Analgesia in the Identification and Treatment of Digestive Tract Lesions: A Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind Study

    D-A POPA-ION; L. C. CHIUȚU; M. M. DENICU; D-I GHEONEA
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.02
    Medicine
    The association of sedation with analgesia in endoscopic procedures represents the ideal combination of anesthetic drugs, which allows these exploratory procedures to be carried out safely, in an outpatient setting. The aim of this study is to compare the results of the use of simple Propofol or Propofol associated with Fentanyl in order to ensure optimal sedation necessary for the detection of benign or malignant lesions of the digestive tract. In this study, 80 patients aged between 18 and 80 years were included, 40 in Group 1 who were administered Propofol alone and 40 in Group 2 in which Propofol was administered associated with Fentanyl. The onset of anesthetic sleep was 19.3±5.1 seconds in Lot 2 versus 29.6±9.1 seconds in Lot 1. The average dose of Propofol used was 203.6±82.8 mg in Lot 1 and in Lot 2 it was lower, 166.3±8.3mg. Cardio respiratory changes were more frequent in Lot 2. The wake-up time was 3.2±1.2 minutes in Lot 1 as a result of the administration of Propofol alone and 7±1.4 minutes in Lot 2. The discharge time was equal for patients in both groups. The degree of postanesthesia safisfaction was 10 for all patients from Lot 2, due to the analgesia provided by the administration of Fentanyl. The use of Propofol associated with Fentanyl in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures is associated with a rapid recovery of cognitive function at the time of discharge and minimal adverse events, ensuring optimal conditions of analgesia and stability of vital functions.
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  • A Review Regarding the Connections between Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma - Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

    A. IORDACHE; N. C. BALICA; I. D. HORHAT; R. MORAR; A. A. TISCHER; A. I. MILCU; M. C. SALAVAT; V. M. BORUGA
    2023/03/31
    10.12865/CHSJ.49.01.01
    Medicine
    Allergic rhinitis is characterized by an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa, being frequently associated with other airway conditions such as sinusitis, serous otitis media, nasal polyposis, sleep disorders and asthma in particular. Among the comorbidities of allergic rhinitis it counts asthma, being a risk factor for this disorder, in which, more than 75% of patients develop asthma (either allergic or nonallergic), whereas the patients with allergic rhinitis can be affected up to 40% by asthma. The classic symptoms for allergic rhinitis involves sneezing, nasal mucosal swelling and watery rhinorrhea; whereas the main symptoms which occurred in patients with asthma are wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing, fast heartbeat, confusion, exhaustion or dizziness. Avoiding allergens is the first line of treatment for allergic rhinitis, followed by medication and allergen immunotherapy. Due to the strong connection between allergic rhinitis and asthma, one can affirm that the treatment for allergic rhinitis lead to the improvement of asthma symptoms. One can diagnose asthma by recognizing a certain pattern of respiratory symptoms and expiratory airflow restriction, which varies for each patient. In conclusion, accurate identification of the differences between allergic rhinitis and asthma depends on a thorough history, physical examination, and therapeutic treatments. This article provides an overview of the conne
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  • Perceived Social Support through Students’ Drawings in the Fundamental Learning Stage

    Grigoriță Mălina-Elena
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    This study explores how students in the early years of primary education (preparatory class, first grade, and second grade) understand and perceive social support in the school environment through the analysis of their drawings and verbal explanations. Students were asked to draw “a day at school when someone helped them,” and the analysis focused on the content of the drawings, the use of symbols, colours, emotions, and depicted relationships, as well as the students’ verbal presentations. The results revealed that students perceive social support as largely provided by peers and teachers, in the form of concrete assistance (such as lending a pen, sharing a snack) and emotional encouragement. A positive perception of their social environment was reflected through symbols (hearts, stars, the sun, and butterflies) and warm colours (red, yellow, and pink). The larger drawings of certain figures indicate their emotional significance. This study highlights that drawing is a highly useful tool for teachers, allowing them to identify students’ emotional and social needs, particularly among young children, and providing a natural means of expression. Drawing can be used both individually and in group settings to observe the dynamics of relationships, but it is important that interpretations are approached with caution and with careful respect for the child’s privacy.
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  • Fostering Computational Thinking Through Educational Robots

    Emilia-Felicia Coșniță ; Păun Antonescu
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    The study analyzes the development of computational thinking and technical skills through educational robots, combining theoretical instruction with the development of haptic robotic devices. It proposes a teaching framework that facilitates learning through robotics projects, using force-feedback haptic devices, enabling students to acquire essential skills, improve their digital abilities, and adapt to real-world challenges. The study evaluates the impact of integrating educational robots on cognitive development within an appropriate teaching environment, utilizing the equipment in the robotics lab. The results indicate an improvement in deduction and reasoning abilities, programming skills, use of haptic interfaces, as well as in building and manipulating robots. The implementation of robots and haptic devices has led to significant changes in both teaching strategy and the students' learning process.
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  • The Contribution of Early Childhood Education Services in Supporting the Balance Between Work and Family Life

    Chistruga-Sînchevici Inga
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Parents' balancing act between work and life presents a major challenge, especially for those with young children. One of the most significant obstacles they face is finding trustworthy and affordable help. The importance of childcare services for working parents cannot be overstated, as these services provide parents with the flexibility and time needed to continue their careers, while also ensuring the well-being and development of their children. This article explores the contribution of early childhood education services in supporting the work-life balance and highlights the essential benefits they offer. Additionally, it emphasizes how these services generate flexibility for parents, reduce stress, and facilitate the integration of professional and family responsibilities. Public policies and adequate funding for early childhood education are also analyzed as vital for promoting a more balanced future for families. The findings underscore the necessity for authorities to focus more on structural changes and the development of accessible early childhood education and care services, as well as expanding these services both in rural and urban areas. The article concludes with case studies and concrete examples of best practices, illustrating the importance of early childhood education within the context of work-family balance.
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  • Exploring Risk Factors of Early School Leaving in the Republic of Moldova

    Mariana Crîșmaru
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    This study explores the determinants of early school leaving in the Republic of Moldova, with a focus on individual-level and contextual risk factors that shape young people's educational trajectories. Based on data from the 2020 Generations and Gender Survey and using binary logistic regression, the analysis identifies key predictors associated with increased likelihood of educational discontinuation among youth. The results highlight the significant impact of parental education, with youth whose parents have completed only lower secondary education being more likely to leave school early. Rural residence also emerges as a strong predictor, reflecting disparities in access to educational and transport infrastructure, as well as broader socio-economic disadvantages in non-urban areas. Gender differences are evident, with boys more likely to disengage from education, pointing to the influence of gendered socialization patterns. Additionally, early parenthood (before the age of 19) and growing up in larger families (three or more children) are significantly associated with higher odds of early school leaving. These findings emphasize the need for targeted, inclusive, and context-sensitive educational policies that address both structural inequalities and individual-level vulnerabilities.
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  • The Efficiency of Teamwork in Medical Electronics Laboratories

    Bianca-Alexandra Zîrnă ; Denis Mihailovschi
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    With so many teaching strategies available today that enhance students' learning, it might be difficult to decide which one to implement in electronics laboratories at a faculty. Is the most effective method still the straightforward, traditional, team-based work, or are the new methods—flipped classroom, role play, gamification, etc.—suitable for students? Do students perform better working individually or in a team of people that share the same interests? The participants of this study are second-year students who worked either in free-chosen teams of two to three people or in pre established teams of three to four people in the medical electronics laboratories of the Faculty of Medical Engineering over the course of a year. The goal of this paper is to answer these questions regarding the optimal teaching and learning strategy for university students by using a form with different questions about their perspective on teamwork.
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  • Book Reviews in CAE Exams Papers: A Tool for Developing Vocabulary

    Raluca-Andreea Nechifor
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Cambridge Assessment, generally known under the name Cambridge University Press & Assessment, is a part of the University of Cambridge plays a major role in educational assessment and qualifications worldwide. Its main roles include providing internationally recognised exams and results, organising and marking exams in order to be obtained different certificates, supporting institutions, candidates and teachers, as well as ensuring reliability and fairness in global education standards. In conducting our study on the role of book reviews in CAE examinations and English language learning, we focused on identifying the use of both the descriptive and evaluative discourse of literary critics, used with the main purpose of persuading the audience, as well as on assessing its educational and instructional qualities, concerning Cambridge English exam candidates.
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  • Enhancing Learning Objectives in Legal Education: Comparing Smart and ABCD Strategies

    Olga Dorul ; Andrei Nastas
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    The process of training future specialists of legal professions in higher education institutions of any country, today is subject to teaching traditions that have been strongly imprinted by the culture of that geographical space. The culture of teaching legal subjects is dictated by the particularities of the great legal systems. Although national legal systems differ significantly—even within the "major legal families"—we find it appropriate, within the present investigation, to identify the "ideology" of an effective and efficient methodology for training law students. In essence, the "legal education architecture" will strictly respect learning objectives. By analyzing teaching traditions, curriculum frameworks, perspectives of labor market representatives, and the views of legal education beneficiaries, this paper evaluates the effectiveness of the SMART methodology—defined by its focus on specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance, and time-boundedness—and the ABCD model, which emphasizes audience, behavior, condition, and degree, in defining the learning objectives within the field of legal sciences. The analysis aims to demonstrate how the pedagogical principles advanced by Malcolm Knowles and Benjamin Bloom can be implemented in a harmonious way and integrative manner, enabling universities not only to impart knowledge and develop professional competencies, but also to foster and reinforce fundamental human values among future legal professionals. However, in this research, based on the role of the jurist in contemporary society, we intend to formulate strategies for defining learning objectives in the context of new challenges to legal education: artificial intelligence, pandemic, economic security, migration, armed conflicts, environmental protection giving rise, already at university level, to scenarios that future legal professionals must not only reflect upon, but also address and respond to promptly. In the paper, in order to demonstrate the theses formulated at the outset, we have employed theoretical research methods: analysis and synthesis. We employed deductive reasoning whenever necessary, as it is central to legal argumentation and, by extension, to legal activity. This emphasis on deduction does not diminish the importance of its counterpart, induction, nor does it reduce the relevance of combining analysis with synthesis and applying other complementary methods. Certainly, in order to substantiate the research results, we resorted to empirical methods such as observation, verification, and testing. Empirical methods specifically allowed us to identify qualitative indicators of learning objectives formulation strategies. Learning from experience and through experience is the key to the success of training valuable professionals in the field of legal sciences. In this regard, contemporary methodologies abound in methods and techniques of experiential learning. Therefore, in the proposed study, we will identify to what extent experiential learning fits into the strategies for formulating SMART and ABCD learning objectives. In the ideal version, a curricular standard at the law faculties will be thoroughly thought out by calibrating the learning objectives with the teaching techniques and methods that allow the most successful achievement of the training goals.
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  • Medical Education in the Digital Age - Benefits and Risks

    Curis Cecilia ; Curis Sebastian-Marius
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    The prophylactic and curative programs aim to use digital literacy as a tool to promote health education and to increase the accessibility and quality of health services. What is called "e-health" has become an important component of connecting health systems around the world. Variables such as cost, time, availability can be improved through the mechanism of digitization. Despite the benefits, there are a number of barriers, among which we mention the lack of digital literacy, reduced access to devices, user reluctance, and the danger of accessing scientifically unvalidated databases. Also an important risk factor is the vulnerability per se of these types of systems, which contain sensitive data about large categories of individuals. Apart from the risks and imperfections of actual digital health networks, the overall benefits of digital health networks cannot be minimized. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the literacy level of the population, in line with the current policies to be implemented by 2030. The aim of the study is to raise awareness among policy-makers and patients about the need for digital literacy. Through the current research we conducted an analysis of a total of 182 studies that we have identified in the PubMed database for the period 2005-2024. Data processing was performed using Microsoft Excel.The findings of the study point to the need for digital literacy of the population with the
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  • Enhance on Clinical Education for Nursing Students with Videos: A Review of the Literature

    Hong Nga Thi Nguyen
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Clinical education is the cornerstone of nursing education, essential to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for professional practice. However, challenges such as limited clinical placement opportunities, varying levels of instructor support, and increasing student enrollment have necessitated the consideration of alternative or complementary teaching methods. One such method that is gaining prominence is video-based learning. The review synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed studies published for ten years (2015-2025), highlighting the diverse ways in which videos have been employed-including procedural demonstrations, scenario-based simulations, and reflective learning modules. Evidence suggests that video-based instruction enhances learning outcomes development, emotional-interpersonal development, and technological integration-accessibility. Moreover, video tools offer flexible, repeatable, standardized learning opportunities that accommodate various learning styles. Despite the numerous advantages, the literature also identifies challenges such as the need for high-quality, evidence-based video content, technological barriers, and the importance of integrating video resources with active learning strategies and instructor guidance. This review
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  • A Comparative Analysis of Autonomous versus Guided Task-Based Approaches for Enhancing Speaking Proficiency among EFL University Learners

    Daniela Duralia
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    This article explores the relative effectiveness of two teaching methods applied in a unit on Artificial Intelligence for two English as a Foreign Language (EFL) groups of students at the same language proficiency level. The instructor applied different strategies to the two 15 student groups: Autonomous Active Learning (AAL) and Guided Task-Based Learning (TBL). Both methods are acknowledged for their potential to improve speaking proficiency among university-level EFL learners. Although both approaches are based on communicative language teaching and task-based instruction, they should be used according to students' needs, depending on learner autonomy and teacher involvement. Through a review of related literature, an analysis of empirical studies, and a theoretical discussion, this research seeks to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The results suggest that students flourish in active learning settings where they are highly engaged and interact directly with English speakers. While guided TBL provides chances for memorization and practice, it may restrict vocabulary growth and learning new terms due to insufficient exposure to authentic texts and real-life conversations. By the end of the study, students in the AAL group showed increased confidence in presenting their projects, whereas those in the TBL group displayed more hesitance.
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  • Education in the Imperative of Sustainability. A Step towards the Impact of Science and Technology

    Elena-Gabriela Dobre
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Sustainable Development (SD) heterogeneity outlines the diverse challenges of achieving economic growth. The strategy for the SD is framed within the broader framework of biodiversity ecosystems. This roadmap enhances resource management and education, both fundamental for achieving social progress and ensuring performance. Education in the SD strategy represents a significant challenge to the status quo in the domain of complementary education studies, with implications for employment in science and technology. According to Eurostat, the Human Resources in Science and Technology (HRST) index reported that in 2023, 71.8 million people were employed in science and technology within the European Union (EU). Researchers in this domain signal limitations on the education sector’s ability to plan for the future, particularly regarding the constraints imposed by resource scarcity and economic growth. Highlighting the challenges of inquiry, this paper explores more specifically the key factors that shape HRST potential, considering the common context of all economies, the natural environment, which substantiates the performance equation that entails household economic growth and investments. Therefore, to grasp the trends of HRST, an analysis of Eurostat indicators was performed. The paper's result was regressed in the landscape of statistical information ranging between 2014 and 2023. To properly manage the performance context that biases science and technology, attention was focused on the primary keys of ecosystems, such as environmental protection actions, forestry, construction, and agricultural land. Moreover, the construction investment parameters imprint a significant behavior on science and technology, even if environmental protection activities dont have yet a corresponding impact in statistics, as Türkiye case, unlike Western Europe, which creates an influence between environmental protection activities and science and technology. This framework aims to delineate the scientific and technological potential in achieving sustainable development goals, considering that innovation, science and technology are an imperative for society that connects the educational environment to economic performance.
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  • Sustainable Agriculture and Education for Long-Term Development

    Simona Gavrilaș ; Ioan Calinovici
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Sustainable agriculture is becoming an essential pillar for sustainable development in the context of global challenges related to climate change, natural resource degradation, and population growth. This article explores the link between education and sustainable agriculture, with a special focus on the role of vocational training in adopting precision agriculture. Precision agriculture, based on modern technologies such as GPS, sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence, promises increased efficiency and reduced negative environmental impact. However, the success of its implementation depends significantly on the level of training of farmers and the capacity of educational institutions to respond to the demands of the modern agricultural market. The article analyzes the advantages and limitations of training in this field, proposes directions for improving educational curricula such as the local specific context, and provides recommendations for integrated public policies that support the transition to a sustainable and digitalized agriculture. The conclusions emphasize the need for a synergistic approach between education, technology, and policies to ensure long-term sustainability.
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  • Mapping the Reverse Gender Gap in Higher Education in Romania within the European Context

    Raluca-Mihaela Molea
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    This paper aims to analyse, through a longitudinal quantitative approach using secondary analysis, the phenomenon of the reverse gender gap in education, specifically in higher education. It seeks to document and examine the occurrence and evolution of this phenomenon in Romania and in other European countries. Initially, the gender studies were primarily focused on the challenges faced by women and girls in social structures and institutions that hindered their opportunities in education, the labour market, family life and so on. However, in recent decades, while the participation of girls in higher education has increased significantly, a new trend has emerged: the participation of boys has been declining year after year in the majority of countries around the world. Therefore, this paper studies the quantitative and temporal dimensions of male students’ participation in higher education. By mapping this gap, the study tries to uncover the underlying factors contributing to this trend, such as shifts in labour market demands, changes in educational policies, and evolving societal attitudes towards gender roles.
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  • Emerging Trends in Romanian Music Education: A Literature Review

    Alexandra Belibou
    05/06/2025
    10.63467/alls15.proceedings
    Education ; Research
    Romanian music education is changing significantly as a result of international trends and technology breakthroughs. In order to identify important new trends, this paper examines the literature on music education in Romania from the last five years. The study's main topics are interdisciplinarity, digitalization, creative teaching strategies, and future challenges. The article focuses on the growing integration of music into interdisciplinary learning, the use of digital tools, and alternative pedagogical approaches like Orff, Dalcroze, and Kodály methods. Even though there are many advantages to new teaching methods and technology, problems like unequal access to digital resources and teacher training still exist. The study is based on articles published in the last five years, retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science databases.
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  • Irrational Thinking and Stress among Adolescents: The Role of Self-Efficacy

    ALgayyim Maysoon Obaid
    30-Jun-25
    https://conferinta.e-nformation.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Proceedings_Romanian_International_Conference_for_Education_and_Research13.pdf
    Education
    Everyone on the planet knows what stress means. The purpose of this related study was to explore the relationship between adolescents' perceptions of their own worth and their acceptance of irrational thinkings and stress. 310 high school students in the Baghdad area participated in the study and provided data for this analysis. There were 177 females (57.1% of the sample) and 133 males (42.9% of the sample). The mean age of participants was 16.43 (SD = 1.20) years. We collected information from the Rosenberg Self-Efficacy Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Adolescent Irrational Thinking Scale. The data were tested using Bootstrap method, ordinary least squares regression, Pearson correlation analysis and descriptive statistics. The results show that self-efficacy has a strong mediating effect between irrational thinking and feelings of stress. Previous research findings are considered and recommendations are made for future mental health researchers and practitioners.
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  • The Value of Self-Analysis of the Teaching Activity of Primary School Teachers and Its Relevance on Self-Perceived Professional Progress

    Anastasia-Mălina Cioloca Mușata-Dacia Bocoș
    30-Jun-25
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    Education
    The present qualitative study, part of a wider research, aims to investigate the ways in which self-analysis of teaching activity is used among primary school teachers in Romania and the relevance of this approach on the self-perceived professional progress of teachers. Data collection was carried out by applying the focus-group method for a sample of 51 participants. The focus-group grid consisted of several preliminary questions, six open questions that allowed the formative valences of the self-analysis of the teaching activity to be outlined, and a concluding question. In this paper, we have focused on the ways in which self-analysis of teaching activity can be used and the contribution of this process to teachers' self-perceived professional progress. Following the recording of the answers, their analysis and coding, aspects such as: the permanent reporting of teachers to students, the achievement of educational goals, the optimal and prompt change of teaching strategies, the use of self-reflective questions, didactic self-regulation and the efficiency of the instructional-educational approach, considered as prerequisites for the practice of self-analysis of teaching activity, were highlighted. On the other hand, we found that all 51 primary school teachers claim that self-analysis of teaching activity contributes significantly to their self-perceived professional progress.
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  • Organizational Incivility: Patterns and Profiles among Teaching Staff

    Cătălina Ceban-Muzîcantu
    30-Jun-25
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    Education
    Organizational incivility is a type of behavior that can be frequently encountered in the workplace environment. Even if it can have a low intensity and is vaguely perceptible, studies in recent years find that these manifestations can be contagious and over time can become part of the organizational culture. It usually manifests itself through behaviors such as: taking credit for someone else's work, unpleasant emails, compliments with ambiguous meaning, which cumulatively affect the well-being of employees at work. Distinct characteristics of the target (victim), the instigator and the witness were noted, taking into account criteria such as: position in the organizational hierarchy, certain personality traits and behavioral reactions. The teaching staff have not been speared of manifestations of workplace incivility as it can be seen through the interviews that it is a frequent occurrence.
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