Abstract: This study aims to determine whether the application of problem solving learning strategy by using macromedia flash can improve student’s critical thinking skills on the subject two variables of linear equation (SPLDV)at SMP N 5 Padang Bolak class VIII-B that attended by 25 students. The tools to collecting data in this experiment are test and observation. Data obtained from tests analyzed using descriptive statistics with five absolute scales, while data from the observation analyzed by percentage of the total aspects are observed. The results showed that the critical thinking ability of students has improved.  This is indicated by the results of the achievement of the minimum criteria quite well in the first cycle by 40%. In the second cycle amounted to 60% in the third cycle increased to 80%. The results of the observation of teacher ability to manage by problem solving learning strategies by using macromedia flash on the first cycle get 66. 4%, so it has not fulfilled the ability of teachers in the classical style 75% in the second cycle and the third cycle reached 87,5%. So that it meets the expected categories according to the benchmark.

Keywords: Students Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Learning Strategy, Macromedia Flash.
Title: The Efforts to Improving the Critical Thinking Student’s Ability through Problem Solving Learning Strategy by Using Macromedia Flash at SMP Negeri 5 Padang Bolak
Author: Maruli Simbolon Martua Manullang Edy Surya, Edi Syahputra
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: The purpose of the study was to do an evaluation of selected factorson quality education in public primary schools in Masaba South sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya. The study attempted to achieve the following specific objectives: to ascertain the effect of learning facilities factors affecting quality education. The study adopted sequential explanatory design within mixed method approach. The study was guided by Human capital theory assisted bysocial systems theory of management and a conceptual framework was used to show interrelationships between the variables. The target population for this study was 82 head teachers, 112 deputy head teachers in public primary schools, from 82 primary school teachers in the South sub county. The sample constituted of 68 head teachers, 86 deputy head teachers, from the 68 sampled public primary schools. Stratified sampling wasused in selecting the respondents of the study. A questionnaire, interview schedule, and document analysis was used to collect primary data. Validity of the questionnaire was done by the expert judgment of the lecturers in the school of education, planning and economics. Pilot testing was done using nine respondents to ensure reliability before being used in the study. Using Split- Half method by Spearman Brown Formula, an index was established to ascertain reliability. The reliability index for the questionnaire was 0.818. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. On the concern about the effect of learning facilities on quality education, the study found out that library had a highest input towards learning resources with a Beta coefficient of .391. The second largest Beta coefficient was .341 which was for electricity. This was followed closely by the professional documents, ICT integration, water, latrines, administration offices,  playground, classrooms and Laboratory with Beta values of .146, .125, .106, .094,  .074, .054   and -.088 respectively. On the concern about effect of teacher resource on quality education in primary schools, work load had a highest input of .260 towards teachers as a resource; it was followed by syllabus which had an input of 209 units. Teacher pupil ratio had the lowest input of -.130 units. The content, testing policy, capacity building, and adequacy had inputs of .017 units, .024 units, .079 units, .084 units .088 units respectively. This study is useful to the Ministry of Education to make necessary changes on the effect of the selected factors on quality education provision in public primary schools. The researcher recommended that the Ministry of Education revisits its policies related to Primary Education and make changes on the findings to enhance quality education. The researcher suggests a study to be done on the effect of the other remaining factors on quality education.

Keywords: Education In Public Primary Schools, Enhance Quality Education.
Title: Effect of Increased Enrollment on Learning Resources in Public Primary Schools in Masaba South Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
Author: DAVID ONYANCHA OMAE, DR. HENRY ONDERI, DR. BENARD MWEBI
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: Contract work is a type of employment that many organizations practice; it allows for more options to fit the needs of a firm while offering more choice in employment for workers. Management and workers have the choice between permanent internal employment and contract work. There is a lot of research regarding the rationale and nature of contractual relationships. This paper focuses specifically on the key benefits and setbacks of contract workers from both firm and worker perspectives with real life examples.
The research provides the reader with an in depth understanding of the topic and allows direct comparing and contrasting between the benefits and drawbacks of contract work. Solutions to the drawbacks are further supplemented to aid management in mitigating risks associated with contract work. This paper specifically discusses:
Employer and Employee Advantages to Contract Work with specific focus on the fiscal, flexibility of employment, time investment, and commitment and loyalty for both employers and employees.
Employer and Employee Disadvantages to Contract Work with specific focus on power discrepancy, performance, employment structure, legal issues, and organizational relationships for both employers and employees.
Potential Solutions to Drawbacks with specific focus on building relationship to increase mutual trust, integration of contract workers in company policy and culture, and restructuring the classification of employees.
To further illustrate key points discussed, examples of contract workers impact on human resource management, through analysis of Uber and Microsoft, are discussed.

Keywords: Contract work, Uber and Microsoft.
Title: Contract vs Regular Employees: An Analysis
Author: Mr. ZAHID HAMEED MALIK
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: The focus of this study is to investigate the association of religion on college student’s stress and coping. The study use Religious Commitment Inventory-10 (RCI-10) with 10 items and the COPE Inventory (COPE) with 60 items. Total of 287 undergraduate students participated in the study with an age range of 18-57 years.  The sample was made up of Male 98 (34%) and female (189) 66% participants. The findings indicate non-traditional students have a higher intrapersonal and interpersonal religious commitment than traditional students.  Students who score high on both intrapersonal and interpersonal religious commitment have higher life satisfaction than those students who score low on religious commitment.  Female college students score higher on religious coping than male college students.  In addition, students who have high social support also have higher level of coping with stress compared to students with low social support.

Keywords: stress, coping, intrapersonal, interpersonal, non-traditional, social support.
Title: The Influence of Religion on Stress and Coping of College Students
Author: Abel Gitimu Waithaka, Dana M. Gough
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: Needs analysis is an essential first step for designing appropriate language courses to help students acquire knowledge in their academic studies. To determine what students need to achieve through the medium of English, it is imperative to carry out a needs analysis. Starting from this view, the current study seeks to identify the academic English language target needs of petroleum master one students at Kasdi Merbeh University in Ouargla, Algeria. Guided by Hutchinson and Waters' (1987) framework of needs analysis, the study surveys the perceptions of sixty petroleum master one students about their present English language proficiency, the academic English language proficiency necessary for their academic studies, and the English language skills they desire to learn. A questionnaire is used for data collection. Also five teachers teaching English at both the Faculty of Applied Sciences, precisely at the Department of Mechanics; and the Faculty of Fuels and Geology, precisely at the «Department of Petroleum Studies» and the «Department of Geology»  are interviewed face to face by the researcher. The results show the significance of English for petroleum master one students and identify the students' needs, lacks, and wants with regard to the English language. The research work concludes with pedagogical implications that help to improve the current English language course based on students' needs.

Keywords: course design, English for Specific Purposes, needs analysis. 
Title: Investigating English Language Needs of Petroleum Master One Students at Kasdi Merbeh University in Ouargla, Algeria
Author: GHEDEIR BRAHIM MOHAMMED, NESBA ASMA
ISSN 2394-9686
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Abstract: Needs analysis is an important stage to design any language course, be it English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. A qualified ESP course is the course that meets the students’ needs in the teaching and learning process, ESP courses then, focus on the language, skills, and genre appropriate to the specific activities the learners needs to carry-out in English. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of English language on the commercial domains; it aims at discussing the English language needs of the students in English for specific purposes.
Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Needs Analysis, Target Situation Analysis, Teachers’ Role, Questionnaire.

Title: The Role of ESP in Economic Sciences and Technology
Author: DJAILEB Farida, BENDIABDELLAH Asmaa
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: As a part of the teaching and learning process via research/programming, this paper will introduce results of using special research methodologies for the senior research project- architecture, and the outputs of these methods on their senior project.
The Paper will question the role of the research/programming practice for architectural senior learners’ during the research/programming preparation process and the practiced research as a base on which to develop architectural senior project considering that architecture as discipline has particular type of knowledge base and special procedures.
Thus, the paper aims to highlight the effectiveness of using the scientific research methods addressing different aspects of architectural knowledge for senior learners as a preparation for the final senior project/portfolio.
In addition, the paper will focus on the advantage(s) and disadvantage (s) of using the research methodologies at higher education, to find a different analysis for the research activity especially for learners who study architecture, by using new methodologies in teaching and learning process via research, the study expects effective and successful action research.

Keywords: Action research- Design methodologies –Peer Review- Design process - Programming -Spatial relationships –Flipped classroom- Systematic Analysis-Qualitative Method-Design science-Research method-Formative study.
Title: The Practice of Research for Architectural Learners in Higher Education Shaping the Architectural Senior Project
Author: Dina R. Howeidy
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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