iosr-JRME   Volume-14 ~ Issue-3 ~ May – Jun. 2024

Abstract: Gingival enlargement is one of the most common complication, that are also associated with certain drugs. The pathogenesis of drug –induced gingival enlargement is uncertain. Ca channel blockers are a group of anti-hypertensives drugs,and the patients who are hypertensives used to take Ca channel blocker, which is antihypertensives . Seymour et al. reported the gingival overgrowth attributed to amlodipine and also discussed that several factors may affect between the Ca channel blocker and gingival tissues which are efficient to plaque control, alternative......

Keywords: Amlodipine, Ca Channel Blockers, Gingival Overgrowth

[1] Newman, Carranza; Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth Clinical Periodontology – 10th Edition.
[2] Akanksha Singh , Rika Singh , R. G. Shiva Manjunath , Pushpendra Singh, Yugal Rajput ; Non-Surgical Treatment Of Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth. International Journal Of Health Sciences And Research Vol.13; Issue: 6; June 2023
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[4] Nitesh Kumar Sharma , Roopa D.A. ; Non-Surgical Management Of Amlodipine Induced Gingival Overgrowth : International Journal Of Dental Sciences And Research, 2014, Vol. 2, No. 6, 137-140
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Abstract: Early literacy skills play a significant role of communication in everyday life and from infancy through early childhood to primary levels of education. However, in Kasarani Sub-county, acquisition of literacy skills amongst ECDE learners has been erratic. ECDE learners' manifest cases of poorly developed reading, writing and speaking skills despite the emerging trend of global investment in ICT to improve literacy skills development. Thus, the purpose of the study was to assess the influence of integration of information communication and technology on acquisition of literacy skills in ECDE centers in Kasarani Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided.....

[1] Adre, P. & Sullivan, M. (2008). Site Report: Academic Learning Program. Unpublished Paper, National Center For Research On Teacher Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
[2] Ajayi, K. (2011). School Choice And Educational Mobility: Lessons From Early Childhood Education Center Applications In Ghana. University Of California-Berkeley Working Paper
[3] Forsyth, I. (2012). Teaching And Learning Materials And The Internet. London: Kogan Page.
[4] Gakuu, C. & Kidombo, H. (2010). Pedagogical Integration Of Ict In Selected Kenyan Early Childhood Education Centers. Application Of Benettes Hierarchy. University Of Nairobi, Kenya.
[5] Gullo, D. F. (2013). Improving Instructional Practices, Policies, And Student Outcomes For Early Childhood Language And Literacy Through Data-Driven Decision Making. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41, 413-421..

Abstract: Space-repetition techniques and language-learning platforms have been around for a long time they have risen in recent years and become increasingly popular. The Doucards is one of the lively and attractive foreign language learning platforms. It works based on the rules of the Spaced-repetition technique. In this study, there were 24 high school ethnic minority students participated in the experimental research with the use of Doucards. Quantitative research was used to conduct the research for 6 weeks. After the research period, the results show that discourses have affected enhancing English vocabulary retention of high school ethnic minority students. The effects of Doucards on the enhancing vocabulary retention of high school ethnic minority students and students' attitudes concerning using language......

Keywords: Space-repetition, Vocabulary retention, Doucards, Language learning platforms

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Abstract: Blended learning is a teaching method that demonstrates the advantages of face-to-face teaching and online teaching. This is a teaching method that suitable for educational contents of the learning themes. These contents meet the requirements of deep differentiation, and meet the requirements of career orientation. A survey was conducted with 97 teachers who participated in teaching learning themes to collect data on awareness, on the advantages and disadvantages of applying blended learning and on the implementation of different levels of blended learning in learning themes. The results of the survey and synthesis of theoretical research on blended learning have allowed the article to introduce the appropriate characteristics of blended learning, the challenges of blended learning and the orientation for applying blended learning in teaching general leaning themes and in teaching Biological leaning themes.

Keywords: Blend; Blended learning; Face-to-face teaching; Online teaching; Teaching learning theme.

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Abstract: Early literacy skills play a significant role of communication in everyday life and from infancy through early childhood to primary levels of education. However, in Kasarani Sub-county, acquisition of literacy skills amongst ECDE learners has been erratic. ECDE learners manifest cases of poorly developed reading, writing and speaking skills despite the emerging trend of global investment in ICT to improve literacy skills development. Thus, the purpose of the study was to assess the influence of integration of information communication and technology on acquisition of literacy skills in ECDE centers in Kasarani Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives included; assessing the influence of teachers' characteristics......

[1] Adre, P. & Sullivan, M. (2008). Site Report: Academic Learning Program. Unpublished Paper, National Center For Research On Teacher Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
[2] Ajayi, K. (2011). School Choice And Educational Mobility: Lessons From Early Childhood Education Center Applications In Ghana. University Of California-Berkeley Working Paper
[3] Forsyth, I. (2012). Teaching And Learning Materials And The Internet. London: Kogan Page.
[4] Gakuu, C. & Kidombo, H. (2010). Pedagogical Integration Of Ict In Selected Kenyan Early Childhood Education Centers. Application Of Benettes Hierarchy. University Of Nairobi, Kenya.
[5] Gullo, D. F. (2013). Improving Instructional Practices, Policies, And Student Outcomes For Early Childhood Language And Literacy Through Data-Driven Decision Making. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41, 413-421.

Abstract: The independent review upon your research article titled "Distributed Leadership in Government Secondary Schools of East Shewa Zone: Policy, Practices, and Challenges" has been provided by the concerned referees. The referees have suggested Accepted your paper in IOSR Journals......

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Abstract: The globalization trend in the last two decades has driven an increasing demand for global communication. Future citizens with a will to work in well-paid occupations should speak English fluently. As a consequence, education plays a vital role in the development of new generations. There has been a range of research on different aspects of language teaching. According to Hosni (2014, p.23), the utmost requisites of English learning are involvement in materials, opportunities to use it, inspiration and guidance. In addition, Ur (1996) stated that speaking.....

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Abstract: A lot of attention is being paid to the girl-child in national and global discourse. This has become so because the girl-child is vulnerable. Sexual abuse, discrimination, and labour exploitation are some of the ills that befall the girl-child. The fundamental right of the girl-child must be guaranteed at all times, especially right to education. The paper therefore, discusses the girl-child and rights, the home environment of the girl-child, investment in the girl-child, and the need for synergy between the school and the home. Hunger and poverty have led many girls to drop out of school......

Keywords: Girl-child Development Home environment Rights

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Abstract: Background: Chemistry is an integral part of sciences and forms the bedrock for future development of every nation. Unfortunately, Nigeria has continued to witness a decline in students' performance in chemistry with gender playing a predisposing factor. Many scholars and previous researchers attributed this to poor teaching methodology. They posit that to make the teaching and learning of science, particularly chemistry to achieve its most needed results, that revolutionary, practical-oriented, less theory and
less examination......

Key Word: Self-Regulatory teaching; Teacher Demonstration Teaching; Academic Achievement; GenderI.

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Abstract: A study in Vietnam concerning the effects of The Vietnam Six-levels of Foreign Language Proficiency Framework, specially English Proficiency Tests for graduates, on classroom teaching and learning activities are reported. The study explores the phenomenon of washback or backwash, the influences of testing on 9 teachers and 715 non-English major students. It is cited as the only known research investigating washback in language education......

Keywords: washback, English Proficiency Tests, classrooms activities

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate test takers' perceptions toward the IELTS reading tasks. As a result, 30 IELTS test takers in a Vietnamese private center were given a questionnaire, and then five of them were interviewed. According to the findings, the majority of participants have a positive towards taking IELTS reading text although they have faced a lot of challenges in doing this kind of test in terms of their lack of vocabulary, strategies for learning, and time management. The findings also suggest some recommendations when taking reading tests, especially the IELTS reading test, to improve their proficiency in reading comprehension skills..

Keywords: IELTS, Reading skills, Performance, Attitudes, Difficulties.

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