bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating EFL listening comprehension skills: An empirical validation of C1 level test scores
Authors: Kövér Ármin
Published: May 2024

Testing listening comprehension skills is a difficult task because of the complex nature of the listening process. This complexity also makes the process of listening comprehension test design challenging. Overcoming such challenges was one of the major tasks in a project at a major Hungarian university, during which four test‑based listening practice booklets, targeting the C1 proficiency level, were designed. The present study focuses on the investigation of the reliability of the items in the first practice booklet by analysing and empirically validating the test scores of 98 test‑takers. The test in the first practice booklet contained 30 items with four different item formats. Data analysis follows a quantitative approach. The reliability of the test scores was examined with the help of Iteman software using the approaches of classical test theory and Facets software using Many‑Facet Rasch Measurement (MFRM). The latter method was also used to empirically validate the test scores by identifying misfitting test‑takers and items in the dataset. The empirical validation with MFRM offered a subtle way of strengthening the reliability of the test scores by artificially connecting the dataset. Even though the results of the present study could be improved by pre-testing the remaining three practice tests, and by removing altogether six misfitting test‑takers and four misfitting items from the present dataset, a higher degree of reliability has been reached as far as the fitting test items are concerned. The results indicate that applying MFRM for the empirical validation of test-scores might be beneficial not only for validating listening comprehension test scores but also for validating other types of test‑scores, especially in large‑scale testing.
Vision and Mission: The Interconnectedness of ‘Possible Selves’ in Running English Language Teachers’ Associations
Authors: Price Beatrix
Published: May 2024

English language teachers’ associations (ELTAs) encompass many dedicated English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals worldwide. Leaders of these professional communities have clear ideas about educational change and consider their colleagues as front-line change agents in society (Bolitho, 2012). However, the motivation of leaders to run these professional organisations has received scant attention in previous research in the subdiscipline of applied linguistics or in teacher education. The present focus group interview study aims to reveal the motivation of leaders of ELTAs to sustain the learning organisations through the “possible selves” concept (Markus & Nurius, 1986). The qualitative investigation involved 27 leaders, presidents, vice presidents, and other executive board members representing 13 ELTAs from four continents around the world. Data collection was carried out with four focus group interviews in three different countries over three months. The focus of the discussions was to ascertain how leaders reflect on the roles and purposes of these ELTAs through their mission statements and whether long-term goals or vision influence their motivating behaviour in running these communities. The most common emerging views appear to be around mission, vision, support, obligations, sustainability, legacy and future. The findings established that, apart from ELTAs providing continuing professional development (CPD), human factors play the most important role in running these professional organisations. As a result, a new theory- and data-based model was created, the Possible English Language Teachers’ Association Self with its three future self components, that is, 1) the ideal ELTA self, 2) the ought-to ELTA self, and 3) the feared ELTA self, each one having its positive and negative influences.
Teachers’ Attitudes and Practices Concerning the Development of Students’ Cultural Diversity Awareness and Intercultural Communicative Competence: A Pilot Study in an International School in Hungary
Authors: Dogan Ger Songul
Published: May 2024

As a result of globalization and mobility around the world, the need for effective communication in multicultural contexts has brought the recognition of culture teaching into the field of foreign language teaching. On top of teaching language skills, teachers are now expected to develop students’ cultural diversity awareness (CDA) and intercultural communicative competence (ICC). This study describes a study aimed to pilot a research instrument designed to be used later in the author’s larger-scale research on the development of students’ CDA and ICC. The pilot study is based on in-depth interviews with three teachers. The interview study aimed to investigate how teachers perceive the concept of culture, what they think about culture teaching and how they develop CDA and ICC in their practices of teaching English. Findings indicate that teachers are aware of cultural diversity and they have positive attitudes towards learning and teaching different cultures. However, they need to be encouraged to teach cultures more explicitly in various ways recommended in the theoretical background. In terms of piloting the research instrument, findings also show that the interview schedule successfully probes teachers’ attitudes and practices about the development of CDA and ICC.
The Role of Organizational Support Perceived as a Moderation of the Influence of Competencies and Work Ethic on Job Satisfaction
Authors: Fina Nur Kholisah  , Survival  , Mulyono
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to empirically determine the role of perceived organizational support as a moderator of the influence of competence and work ethic on job satisfaction among PT employees. Amartha Micro Fintek Malang Branch. This research is positivism research, with the type of research being explanatory research. The population in this study were all employees of PT. Amartha Mikro Fintek Malang Branch, totaling 53 people. The number of samples in this study was determined based on total sampling. The data analysis technique used in this research is Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the SmartPLS application. The research results show that competence can increase job satisfaction. Work ethic can increase job satisfaction. Perceived organizational support can increase job satisfaction. Competency is able to increase job satisfaction moderated by the perceived organizational support of employees. Work ethic is able to increase job satisfaction moderated by perceived organizational support
The Impact of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Detecting Financial Fraud "Survey Study of The Opinions of Certified Accountants in Syria"
Authors: Hashem Saja , Ali Afraa , Haider Haider ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Tishreen University, Syria,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Tishreen University, Syria,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Tishreen University, Syria
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of forensic accounting techniques used by certified accountants in detecting financial fraud in the companies they audit. The data was collected from primary sources based on a questionnaire distributed to (120) certified accountants who are practicing the profession for the year 2023 and are allowed to audit financial companies in Syria. The results showed a statistically significant impact of the forensic accounting techniques (financial ratio analysis - trend analysis - data mining - critical point audit - relative size theory) used by the certified accountant in detecting financial fraud in Syria. The ability of forensic accounting techniques reached 18.5% in detecting financial fraud according to the opinions of certified accountants in Syria. It also showed a positive and statistically significant effect of the forensic accounting techniques used by the certified accountant in detecting financial fraud in Syria after controlling years of experience. The percentage of explained variance increased from (18.5%) to (25.3%).
Educational Concepts Derived from the Application of the Principle "Removal of Harm"
Authors: Alasmari Mohammed Ali M. , Hakami Ali Abduh m Osaime
Published: May 2024

This research explores how educational concepts can be inspired by the jurisprudential rule "harm must be removed" and applied in educational processes to enhance students' values and skills. The study focuses on identifying and elucidating how these concepts can be integrated into various educational contexts and assesses their impact on student behavior and performance, emphasizing the guidance for educational institutions to incorporate these concepts into policy formulation. Additionally, the study aims to clarify the educational implications of this rule and analyze the methods through which it can be incorporated into education to achieve comprehensive student development. It evaluates the educational impact of these concepts and seeks to fill gaps in current literature by providing a deep understanding of how to integrate Islamic jurisprudence with modern educational practices, emphasizing the rule "harm must be removed" as a foundation for developing innovative educational concepts.
Solution Journalism: A Look at Its Development and Recommendations for Vietnam
Authors: Dũ Võ Thanh
Published: May 2024

The Press: A Powerful Tool for Social Reflection and Problem-Solving. The press, as a mass media outlet, plays a crucial role in mirroring society. Beyond its duty to inform, the press can also contribute to shaping society by proposing solutions to address pressing issues. Solution journalism goes beyond simply informing the public. It carries a mission to enhance understanding, broaden perspectives, and connect with other disciplines to contribute to solving societal problems. In today's world of rampant misinformation, many media outlets have lost public trust, leaving readers feeling anxious and resentful. In response, solution journalism emerged with a mission to restore trust, minimize bias, reduce negativity, and engage audiences in the digital age. This article will provide an overview of the origins and global development of solution journalism, as well as propose practical approaches for Vietnamese journalism in the new context.
Administrative Penalties for Building Violations in The Saudi System
Authors: Hakami Mohammed Hadi H
Published: May 2024

General administrative penalties are a category of sanctions that have recently emerged to address certain offenses that do not merit criminal penalties due to their lesser severity and gravity in the view of society. Instead, these offenses are adequately addressed with a general administrative penalty imposed by administrative authorities without recourse to judicial proceedings. Within the context of construction-related infractions, Saudi law has established fines and demolitions as administrative penalties that are imposed by authorities responsible for overseeing and monitoring construction activities.
Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Hotels in Vietnam: Interdependent Critical Factors
Authors: Tung Pham Thanh , Lin Chien-Pang
Published: May 2024

People responsible for managing digitalization must clarify the role of its critical factors. Many studies have already identified these factors, assuming that they are independent. These factors, however, are likely to interact since digitalization is a multi-stakeholder and multi-dimensional transformation. Ignoring their interactions is likely to cause biases in measurement and analysis. Therefore, this study explores the influential weight and interactions of the critical factors behind the digitalization of Vietnam’s small and medium-sized hotels. According to the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework, the results of a combined analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) analysis present four key findings: 1) technological context is a cause, but organizational context is an effect, while environmental context is neutral; 2) technological context has influence than others; 3) among the 12 critical factors identified, marketing benefits, financial resources, usage barriers, and cross-technology compatibility are the most important; and 4)  marketing benefits, cross-technology compatibility, financial resources, organizational characteristics, and competitor pressure are causes. The findings show that contexts (factors) interact. Cause context (factor) directly and indirectly influences digitalization through other contexts (factors). In addition, there are no dominant contexts and factors. Accordingly, to be effective, digitalization needs to take all critical factors into account. Prioritizing the primary context (factors) and improving the core cause context (factors) are therefore appropriate.
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Mental Health and Suicidal Thoughts in Students
Authors: Rahimi Bahare , Tavana Sepideh , Heydari Maryam , Khayati Ghasemkheily Fatemeh Zahra , Ghasemi Kouchaksaraei Ghazaleh
Published: May 2024

The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on mental health and suicidal thoughts among students. This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test and post-test design. The population consisted of secondary school students in Tehran during the year 2022. Mental health and suicidal thoughts questionnaires were used in this study. The sample was selected using a convenience sampling method. Subsequently, 40 participants were divided into two groups: 20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. Both groups underwent a pre-test, followed by the experimental group receiving 90-minute CBT sessions weekly for 8 weeks, while the control group received no specific intervention. Afterward, a post-test was administered to both groups. The results of the data analysis using analysis of covariance indicated significant differences in mental health scores and suicidal thoughts in the post-test compared to the pre-test among participants in both the experimental and control groups. Therefore, cognitive behavioral therapy impacts mental health and suicidal thoughts in students.
The Mediating Role of Psychological Well-being in Explaining the Effect of a Health-Promoting Lifestyle on Death Anxiety in Seniors with COVID-19 Experience
Authors: Hamidi Roghayeh , Ghodsi Parvaneh , Taghiloo Sadegh
Published: May 2024

The coronavirus and its variants continue to threaten the physical and mental health of many individuals, particularly those among the elderly infected with COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of psychological well-being in explaining the impact of a health-promoting lifestyle on death anxiety among seniors with COVID-19 experience in Tehran. This descriptive, correlational study involved a population of home-dwelling men and women aged 65 to 75 years in Tehran in 2023, who had experienced COVID-19 in the past six months. A targeted sample of 400 individuals responded to the Death Anxiety Scale (Templer, 1970), the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (Walker et al., 1987), and the Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff, 1989). Structural equation modeling was employed for data analysis. The findings, obtained using confirmatory factor analysis and AMOS 24 software, indicated a good fit between the structural model and the collected data. A positive and significant relationship was found between a health-promoting lifestyle and psychological well-being, and a negative and significant relationship between a health-promoting lifestyle and death anxiety, as well as between psychological well-being and death anxiety. Indirect pathways between death anxiety, a health-promoting lifestyle, and death anxiety were also confirmed (p = .001). Based on the results of this study, it can be stated that a health-promoting lifestyle influences the death anxiety of seniors with COVID-19 experience through psychological well-being. The findings of this study can be useful for counselors, psychologists, and health professionals.
The Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance on Dividend Policy and Economic Outcomes of Pakistani Firms: A Survey-based Research
Authors: Ramzan Samreen , Ul Hameed Waseem
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of environmental, social, and governance performance on the dividend policies of registered firms on the (PSX) Pakistan stock exchange. A data set of 261 respondents from the employees of companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange was collected and analyzed using Smart PLS 3. The findings of measurement model assessment and structural model were used for the analysis of the data. Based on the statistical data, the study found that environmental performance, social performance, and governance performance are three significant antecedents of the dividend policy of registered firms on the Pakistan stock exchange (PSX). The research has contributed to the literature about implications of dividend policy. The policy implications of this research are also significant for improving the dividend policy of firms registered on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. This study also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), by examining how ESG performance influences dividend policies in firms on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The findings underscore the importance of integrating sustainability into corporate strategies to enhance financial outcomes and support global sustainability targets.
The Integration and New Structure of Chinese Historical Ethnic Cultures in Animation
Authors: Ge Yangchenxu
Published: May 2024

In recent years, the development speed of Chinese animation is remarkable. In the past ten years, relying on the cultural treasures formed by the precipitation of China's long history, domestic animation creators have created a number of excellent animation works based on Chinese legends, which have caused a stir in the domestic and international animation markets. However, China's animation works in the past decade still have problems such as insufficient story creativity and single art style. Based on the above problems, the article discusses the problems and challenges facing the current development of Chinese animation and the significance of animation development for the inheritance of Chinese history and national culture from the application and innovation of Chinese history and national culture in animation, to provide new ideas for the creation of Chinese animation.
Participant Observation and Research on Fitness “Daily Attendance” in the Context of Social Media
Authors: Peng Xiangquan
Published: May 2024

The "fitness fever" emerging in social media platforms has attracted a large number of users to participate in “daily attendance”. Based on participant observation, questionnaire survey and other empirical research methods, this study observes the users who participate in fitness “daily attendance” and webcast influencers who organize fitness “daily attendance”, so as to analyze their behavior characteristics in the context of social media. This paper finds that during the participation in fitness “daily attendance”, webcast influencers actively interact with users and make efforts in agenda setting, participation motivation and communication content, thus clarifying the logic behind the fitness “daily attendance”.
Study on the Incidental Consequences of Crime in the Era of Misdemeanor Era
Authors: Tang Junyi
Published: May 2024

Under the background of the misdemeanor era, the normative concept and functional orientation of the incidental consequences of crime have changed. Incidental consequences of crime refer to the adverse consequences that are stipulated outside the criminal law and apply to criminals or their relatives, which detract from social evaluation or increase the burden of obligations. The functional orientation is also different in the eras of misdemeanor and felony. There is no distinction between the incidental consequences of misdemeanors and felonies, which violates the principle of proportionality, and the principle of prohibiting repeated evaluation. The negative effects are becoming more obvious. We should strengthen the correlation between the incidental consequences of crime and the preconditions that trigger the consequences, adjust the conflicts between the provisions of different ranks of effectiveness, and adjust the provisions on the incidental consequences of criminals and non-criminals to follow the principle of proportionality so that the incidental consequences of crime can be more appropriately applied in the era of misdemeanors.
Digital Image Shaping of Micro-celebrity City: Brand Building and Communication of Chongqing City Image on the Platform of TikTok
Authors: Wang Keqi
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to discuss how the social media platform represented by TikTok influences and shapes the micro-celebrity city in the digital era. This paper takes Chongqing as the research object. Through in-depth analysis and interviews, it was found that Chongqing is very popular on TikTok because of its unique three-dimensional traffic, magical architecture, and food culture. These elements form a unique visual symbol of Chongqing through creative digital image expression and social interaction, attracting many tourists and deepening people’s impression and comprehension of the city. This study reveals the crucial role of digital images in shaping the image of contemporary cities and provides new perspectives and strategic suggestions for urban brand management and social media marketing. Through an in-depth discussion of content creation, communication mechanisms, and user interaction on platforms such as TikTok, this study provides valuable insights and references for city image communication and city brand building.
Prevalence’s of Dyslipidemia in medication of Psychotic Disorders.
Authors: Dr. Syed Zafar Abbas  , Syed Razi Muhammad  , Muhammad Ali  , Iqbal Pathan
Published: May 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the dyslipidemic effects of risperidone, clozapine, andhaloperidol while teaching first-episode schizophrenia.Place and Time: The sample (n=340) was selected from the outpatient department of the Sir Cows Jee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry Hyderabad (CJIP). The selected patients were randomly grouped (100 each) to receiverisperidone, clozapine and haloperidol and 40 were given placebo (multivitamin). This study was single blinded.The duration of study was 3 months (April to June 2011)Results: The Mean, Standard Deviation and SEM values of risperidone was in total cholesterol level 207.2 ±44.90 , 4.49, in HDL level 40.1 ± 6.60, .660, in LDL level 154.3 ± 28.64, 2.86,. and in triglyceride level 179.7 ±37.07 , 3.70, Chi-squire test was used to compare the total cholesterol of control group and cholesterol level afterrisperidone 0.001 P value was<.005 highly significantConclusion: Patients with severe mental illnesses are at increased metabolic risk. Psychiatric medications canincrease metabolic risk. Treatment decisions have implications for metabolic risk and outcomes.Key Words: Psychosis, Risperidone, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Placebo, Hyperlipidemia.
An Audit of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
Authors: Jawahar L  , Ali M  , Raja W  , Syed Razi Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Objective: Gallstones is a common problem, particularly among women .In modern medicine, uncomplicatedgall stones are usually treated with Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy “Key-hole Surgery” .It carries significantlylower morbidity and mortality as compared to open surgery . At Muhammad Medical College Hospital (MMCH)we have started the procedure in recent years. .Aims: To look into various demographic and clinic aspects of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy done at MMCH.Methods: Retrospective audit of record of last consecutive 99 patients undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at MMCH. Research Ethics Committee approval was obtained (No.250811/REC/003).Results: 33 Men and 66 women underwent this procedure. Average age was 45 year (range 16 to 75). Commonest presenting symptoms were Nausea/vomiting (n=36) and abdominal discomfort /pain (n=36). All patientshad pre-procedure ultrasound scan showing gall stones .At surgery, 99/99 were confirmed to have gallstones .Although 9 also had adhesions, 6 were acutely inflamed and 3 had empyema gall bladder. There were 2conversions Average duration of stay in hospital after procedure was 9 days (range 3 to 20). 2 patients hadwound infection and 3 atelectasis. No mortality was seen.Conclusions: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a safe procedure for gall stones disease.Keywords: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, conversion rate morbidity.
Exploitation, patriarchy and petty commodity production: class, gender and neocolonialism in rural eastern Uganda
Authors: Pattenden Jonathan
Published: May 2024

Processes of gendered exploitation within villages are integral to world-historical capitalism. Analysing them informs pathways to change. This article illustrates three forms of ‘everyday exploitation’: ‘direct’ exploitation of labour by petty capital, ‘indirect’ exploitation through petty commodity production, and the ‘triple exploitation’ of labouring class women through the interplay of capitalism and patriarchy. This is done through detailed data on class, gender and generational relations within agriculture and brickmaking in an Ugandan village facing a ‘neo-colonial absence’ of public services. Increasing out-migration, meanwhile, underlines a growing crisis of simple reproduction amid pauperising petty commodity production and scarce wage-labour.
Protective Role of Quercetin on Carmustine-induced Lung Toxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats
Authors: Sayed Badawi Marwa
Published: May 2024

Background: Carmustine (BCNU) is an alkylating agent used as an antineoplastic agent. A major problem with the clinical use of BCNU is the occurrence of pulmonary toxicity. Quercetin (QUE) is an important polyphenolic flavonoid that exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health-promoting effects. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of QUE on BCNU-induced lung injury in rats using histologic and biochemical methods. Methods: Forty adult male albino rats were divided into 4 groups: Group I served as the control group. Group ІІ received QUE orally in a dose of 100 mg/kg per day for 7 days. Group ІІI received a single dose (30 mg/kg) of BCNU intraperitoneally (i.p.) on the 7th day of the study. Group ІV received (BCNU + QUE). On the 8th day of the experiment, lung tissues were collected for histopathological examinations. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), hydroxyproline (HYP), myeloperoxidase (MPO), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were also determined in all dissected tissues. Results: Pretreatment with QUE ameliorated lung morphological changes noticed in the BCNU group and the levels of MDA, HYP, and MPO were significantly decreased whereas those of GSH, GSH-Px, and SOD were significantly increased. Conclusions: QUE provides a protective effect against BCNU-induced lung injury by reducing oxidative stress and pulmonary fibrosis.
Research on the Integration of the Spiritual Pedigree of Chinese Communists into the Curriculum of “Situation and Policy” in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Han Gang
Published: May 2024

The spiritual pedigree of the Chinese Communists is the concentrated embodiment of the great spirit, an important carrier for the construction of spiritual culture in colleges and universities, and the promotion of the spiritual strength of ideological and political courses. The integration of the spiritual pedigree of Chinese Communists into the curriculum of “situation and policy” should clarify the development context, grasp the core connotation, and link the content appropriately. At the same time, we should highlight the spiritual strength of the Communist Party of China, enhance students’ cultural confidence, and guide them to establish correct values. The practice path of integrating the spiritual pedigree of Chinese Communists into the curriculum of “situation and policy”: tell a good story and let it live; make good use of technology and let technology melt together; innovative ways to broaden the classroom.
Analysis of the Current Situation and Path Theory of Ideal and Faith Education in Curriculum Ideology and Politics of Jiangxi University in the New Era
Authors: Liu Weiwei
Published: May 2024

Under the background of the new era, higher education, as an important support for national development, its quality and direction has received unprecedented attention. As an important part of higher education in the new era, curriculum ideology and politics aims to guide students to establish a correct outlook on world, life and values through curriculum education. Among them, ideal and faith education is one of the core contents of ideological and political courses. Therefore, taking Jiangxi universities as an example, we analyze the current situation of the ideal and faith education in the ideological and political courses in universities in the new era, and put forward corresponding suggestions. The aim is to promote the deepening development of ideal and faith education in the ideological and political courses of Jiangxi universities, and provide certain support for the training of socialist builders and successors with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physique, beauty and labor.
课证融通：高职院校实施1+X证书制度的路径研究
Authors: Pu Fangwen
Published: May 2024

随着移动互联应用产业的快速发展，五年制高职移动互联应用技术专业应运而生。本文旨在探讨“1+X”证书制度下高职移动互联应用技术专业的课证融通路径。首先介绍了高职院校移动互联应用技术专业实施“1+X”证书的意义，然后分析了该专业实施“1+X”证书过程中存在的问题，最后提出在该专业开展“课证融通”的方法，包括重构课程标准、打造双师型教师队伍、开展虚实结合的分阶段实训、改革课堂教学模式等。通过实践证明，这些改革措施有效地提升了学生的就业竞争力、个性化发展及提升了教师的实践能力、促进了专业的发展。为高职移动互联应用技术专业的课证融通提供了有益的参考和启示。
对专家跨界出洋相现象的思考与对策
Authors: Lu Guangdi
Published: May 2024

新媒体时代的公共知识分子更加注重创新和创造力的发挥。在过去，公共知识分子往往受限于传统的学科体系和思维模式，很难跳出框架来思考问题。然而，在新媒体时代，信息的多样性和快速变化性要求公共知识分子具备创新和创造力。但是因为跨界不小心超出自己的专业范围，闹出许多洋相，值得我们注意。在治理过程中需要管理部门、公众和专家几方面参与。他们需要不断学习和更新自己的知识，掌握新的工具和方法，以更加灵活和开放的思维来应对复杂的社会问题。同时，他们也需要敢于挑战传统观念和权威声音，提出新的观点和见解，从而推动社会的进步和发展。
Linear T score norms for the clinical analysis questionnaire
Authors: Krug Samuel E.
Published: May 2024

The Clinical Analysis Questionnaire (CAQ) was designed to measure both normal and pathological traits in order to facilitate diagnosis and treatment planning simultaneously. One problem that appears to limit the CAQ's usefulness is the use of 10-point normalized standard score conversion tables. First, the use of a 10-point scale appears to be too restrictive for scales designed to differentiate among various clinical syndromes. For many scales, a range of two or three raw score standard deviations is represented by a single standard score. Second, the assumption of an underlying normal distribution, which is implicitly made when using normalized transformations, appears untenable, particularly with respect to the pathological scales. For these reasons, revised norm tables for the CAQ were developed using linear conversions of raw scores to T scores. Results of an analysis comparing the tables indicated that for scales information provided by either approach. However, for the pathological scales the normalized conversion tables produced score distributions with means and standard deviations that were generally lower than those obtained from the linear T score tables.
A semantic differential analysis of the relation between bulimia and depression
Authors: Whaley Arthur L.
Published: May 2024

Cognitive-behavioral assessment of response covariation of binge eating and depression in bulimics was investigated using a schema paradigm. Consistent with the hypothesis in the psychiatric literature that bulimia is "closely related to" affective disorder, similar sematic structures were expected to underlying ratings of conceptions of binge eating and depression. The assessment of schemata involved 10 bulimic, 10 dysphoric control, and 10 normal control females rating the the concepts "BINGE EATING" and "DEPRESSION" on nine semantic differential scales. The semantic differential ratings for each concept were subjected to multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and discriminant function analysis. MANOVA results in conjunction with Duncan's multiple range test indicated that dysphoric subjects rated "DEPRESSION" as being stronger and less unpleasant than the other two groups. Classification of subjects based on the discriminant function from the semantic ratings of "BINGE EATING" achieved 57% accuracy, whereas the semantic ratings of "DEPRESSION" yielded 100% accuracy in classifying subjects. Canonical correlations revealed that the overall sematic structure underlying subjects' conceptions of binge eating versus depression were different. The results failed to support the hypothesis that similar semantic structures underlying conceptions of binge eating and depression.
An analysis of socialized coping in outcome data of a residential treatment program for boys with behavior problems
Authors: Force R. C. , Burdsal Charles A. , Klingsporn M. J.
Published: May 2024

This study attempts to improve the concept of coping to include socialization, to check its internal validity, and to operationalize the concept by devising a full-range scale to measure Socialized Coping in youths. The evaluation occurred two or more years after residential treatment. Uniformly collected behavioral data from parent(s) were recorded from 306 former residents. From this data, Socialized Coping was rated independently for each boy, with a .91 inter-rated correlation. Oblique factoring of the 15 more objectives items yielded six factors. The Socialized Coping rating correlated strongly with the factors of Social Irresponsibility, Incarceration, and Family Involvement, and was predicted by the first two. In fact, Social Irresponsibility was a better predictor of rated Socialized Coping than was Incarceration, with the two together predicting better yet.
Using GIS to Create Hazard Maps and Assess Evacuation Routes around “The Gate to Hell”; Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua
Authors: Hedges Rebecca , McDermaid Stevie , Kaiser Jason , Maxwell David , Matthews Kathy
Published: May 2024

Volcán Masaya in Nicaragua is made of a series of calderas and craters that lies 7 km from the city of Masaya with a population of over 100,000. Masaya is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc (CAVA) which contains hundreds of volcanoes. While many of the volcanoes of the arc produce small, quiescent eruptions, some are capable of large explosive events. The recent cycle of volcanism at Masaya began 7000 years ago. Initial eruptions were primarily lava, small ash flows, ashfalls, and degassing events which eventually gave way to climactic Vulcanian eruptions. The hazards presented from this system affect not only larger cities, but many underdeveloped communities surrounding Volcán Masaya. These communities require a simple map and action plan to use during an evacuation. While government-issued routes are in place, there are no known secondary options. The communities surrounding Masaya lack the education they need for having such a fierce geologic feature right in their backyard to base their own opinions on when and if to evacuate the area on their own accord. We visited the study area to gather data for the creation of an evacuation route and hazard map to help prepare the surrounding communities. By consolidating our research and field data, the maps we created give the communities surrounding Masaya more insight as to the behavior of the eruptions. This research gives the local population options for evacuation and more knowledge about their environment.
The Met Office Unified Model GA7.2GL8.1 and GA7.2.1GL8.1.1 configurations: Developments from GA7GL7
Authors: Willett M.R. , Brooks M.E , Edwards J.M , Lock A.P , Malcolm A.J , Muller E.H , Tennant W.J. ,   Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB, United Kingdom,   Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
Published: May 2024

The Unified Model and JULES are used in defined Global Atmosphere and Global Land configurations to simulate the global atmosphere-land system at the Met Office and at other UM partners. GA7.0GL7.0 was frozen in 2016. However, the NWP performance of this trunk configuration was considered to be unacceptable. The NWP specific branches, GA7.2GL8.1 and GA7.2.1GL8.1.1, were subsequently developed by bringing forward a limited number of changes from the next trunk configuration, GA8GL9. These changes included modifications to the land surface, boundary layer and convection parameterizations and are detailed in this report. The performance of GA7.2GL8.1/GA7.2.1GL8.1.1 was substantially better than GA7GL7 across almost all NWP verification scores and data assimilation metrics. GA7.2GL8.1 was consequently implemented in Parallel Suite 43 (PS43) in December 2019 and followed by GA7.2.1GL8.1.1 in PS44 in December 2020. This remained operational until PS45 in May 2022 when it was replaced by GC4 (GA8GL9 coupled to the GO6 ocean configuration).
OS BENEFÍCIOS DA LOGÍSTICA REVERSA NA SAÚDE
Authors: Mello Costa De Liberal Marcia
Published: May 2024

A importância do artigo destacado deve-se ao fato de que, em nenhum outro momento da história da economia, a logística empresarial assumiu um papel tão decisivo para auxiliar as empresas na gestão e na distribuição de bens e serviços, pois, mais do que cumprir uma legislação, os benefícios da logística reversa, nomeadamente na área da saúde, envolvem responsabilidade social e preservação ambiental, o que significa compromisso com a vida.
FAKTOR PELINDUNG RESILIENSI AKADEMIK SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS SEMINARI MENENGAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Sembiring Mimpin , Tarigan Thomas
Published: May 2024

Abstrak
Penelitian tentang resiliensi akademik  telah banyak dilakukan di seluruh dunia. Banyak faktor pelindung dan faktor risiko resiliensi akademik yang telah diteliti.  Namun, penelitian resiliensi akademik terhadap siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) seminari menengah masih merupakan hal yang baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali sejumlah faktor pelindung resiliensi akademik siswa SMA seminari menengah, yaitu: iklim sekolah dan kesejahteraan rohani. Ini penting, mengingat bahwa SMA seminari menengah merupakan institusi pendidikan yang spesifik, dan sangat penting bagi Gereja Katolik. Penelitian ini dirancang dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 664 siswa yang  berasal dari 3 SMA seminari menengah di Indonesia. Angket penelitian disebar dengan dua cara, online dan ofline. Pengumpulan data terhadap dua SMA seminari dilakukan secara ofline, sedangkan terhadap satu SMA seminari lainnya secara online melalui google form. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan aplikasi AMOS. Hasil uji model teoretis menunjukkan bahwa model resiliensi akademik siswa SMA Seminari Menengah ditinjau dari iklim sekolah dan  Kkesejahteraan rohani sesuai dengan model empiris. Selain itu dari iklim sekolah dan  kesejahteraan rohani berkorelasi signifikan dan positif terhadap resiliensi akademik, Dengan demikian temuan penelitian ini ialah bahwa iklim sekolah dan kesejahteraan rohani adalah  faktor pelindung resiliensi akademik bagi siswa SMA seminari menengah,
Kata kunci: resiliensi akademik, SMA Seminari Menengah, iklim sekolah, kesejahteraan rohani, faktor pelindung.
PARTISIPASI UMAT DALAM LITURGI DI PAROKI SANTO PETRUS DAN PAULUS KABANJAHE
Authors: Ginting Pelta , Simbolon Erikson
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui partisipasi umat dalam perayaan liturgi di Paroki Santo Petrus dan Paulus Kabanjahe. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik pengolahan data dilakukan dengan reduksi data, analisis data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Tempat penelitian adalah di stasi-stasi wilayah Paroki. Temuan penelitian ini adalah penghayatan umat akan liturgi Gereja masih sangat rendah. Rendahnya penghayatan tersebut nyata dalam liturgy yang masih bersifat pasif.
Elastic interaction of the casing pipe and the coupling in a conical threaded connection with a seal
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Paliichuk Ihor ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

У нафтових і газових свердловинах застосовують обсадні труби, які з’єднують муфтами з ущільненням і конічною різьбою. Ці з’єднання складаються з кільцевих ділянок у вигляді тонких оболонок з лінійно змінною товщиною стінки. Кожна ділянка деформується осесиметрично під дією внутрішнього і зовнішнього тисків, контактних тисків у різьбі та ущільненні, впливу деформацій суміжних ділянок. Ці деформації описані неоднорідним диференціальним рівнянням четвертого порядку. Знайдено його розв’язок у вигляді комбінації функцій Бесселя та вирази розподілів вздовж ділянки радіальних деформацій, кутів поворотів, внутрішніх згинальних моментів і поперечних сил у її стінці. На їх основі розроблено методику визначення деформацій і контактних тисків на ділянках з’єднання з натягом, куди залучено формули Ламе, щоб врахувати радіальні зміщення шарів циліндра по товщині стінки. Розроблено математичну модель пружної взаємодії ділянок труби і муфти у конічному різьбовому з’єднанні з ущільненням на основі рівнянь рівноваги контактних тисків та балансу радіальних натягів і деформацій стінок ділянок у з’єднанні. На основі програмної моделі усього з’єднання досліджено закономірності розподілу контактних тисків у різьбі й ущільненні з’єднаних з натягом муфти і труби, вплив конструктивних та експлуатаційних чинників на зміну цих тисків і герметичність з’єднання. За їх результатами розроблено удосконалену конструкцію високогерметичного муфтового з’єднання обсадних труб, захищену патентами.
Features of the formation of the stress-strain state of the lock joints of the drill string elements
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Faflei Oleh ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

Розглянуто питання підвищення втомної міцності замкових різьбових з`єднань елементів бурильної колони. Досліджено напружено-деформований стан одноопорного та двоопорного замкового різьбового з’єднання обважнених бурильних труб. Визначено вплив конструктивних елементів на розподіл напружень у двоопорному замковому різьбовому з’єднанні. Оптимізовано геометричні параметри додаткової опори ніпеля двоопорного замкового різьбового з’єднання обважнених бурильних труб. Досліджено вплив розміщення основної площини різьби замкового різьбового з’єднання елементів бурильної колони на напружено-деформований стан. Визначено оптимальні довжини ніпеля додаткової опори для 14 типорозмірів розробленої конструкції двоопорного замкового різьбового з’єднання обважнених бурильних труб. Виведено безрозмірний коефіцієнт та побудовано його залежності від величини перекриття ніпеля та муфти у зоні додаткового опорного торця і може застосовуватися при розробленні інших типорозмірів різьб аналогічної конструкції. Результати натурних експериментальних досліджень розробленої конструкції та методики розрахунку моменту згвинчування двоопорного замкового різьбового з'єднання підтверджують проведені дослідження імітаційним моделюванням
Device for non-dismantling control of metrological characteristics of household gas meters
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Vynnychuk Anna ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

Другий розділ монографії присвячено актуальному питанню забезпечення точного та достовірного обліку природного газу, зокрема шляхом дослідження метрологічних характеристик побутових лічильників газу в умовах експлуатації. Здійснено аналіз можливих технічних рішень побудови пристрою для бездемонтажного контролю побутових лічильників газу. На основі проведених досліджень, розроблено функціональну схему та алгоритм роботи пристрою для бездемонтажного контролю побутових лічильників газу на основі торцевих звужувальних пристроїв. Здійснено його метрологічний аналіз, зокрема розроблено метрологічну модель пристрою та визначено його сумарну похибку вимірювання витрати, яка не перевищила δ=±0,9 %. Наведено результати апробації функціонування пристрою, яка була здійснена в умовах лабораторії ПАТ “Івано-Франківськгаз” шляхом дослідження побутових лічильників газу мембранного типу типорозмірів G1,6 та G4.
Analytical method of calculation of thermal fields in the process of pouring the foundry mold and crystallization of metal
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Liutyi Rostyslav ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

Перший розділ монографії присвячено створенню комплексної математичної методології розрахунку теплових полів у виливках і ливарних стрижнях за системою аналітичних формул. Вперше розроблено комплексну розрахункову методологію визначення теплового поля виливка. Вона заснована на встановленні кінетики охолодження поверхні виливка, просування фронту кристалізації від поверхні до центру виливка, розподілу температур у твердій і рідкій частинах виливка з урахуванням конфігурації лиття. Створена математична методологія є основою для розрахунку теплових полів виливків, ливарних форм і стрижнів. Це дає можливість прогнозувати їх властивості та вибирати оптимальні матеріали. Результати цієї роботи також можуть бути запропоновані як математична основа для удосконалення прикладних комп’ютерних програм для ливарного виробництва.
Determination of dynamic forces and parameters of the stress-strain state of a semi-car during unloading by a rotary car transfer
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Vizniak Ruslan ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

В другому розділі монографії йдеться про збереження вагонного парку, яке має важливе значення для власників та операторів рухомого складу, виходячи з балансу робочого і не робочого парку. Головною причиною пошкоджень несучої конструкції напіввагону є недотримання змісту нормативних документів при виконанні вантажо-розвантажувальних робіт. Важливим є визначення, контролювання та подальше нормування існуючих динамічних навантажень, які діють під час розвантаження. Це забезпечує збереження несучої конструкції кузову напіввагону, його вузлів та елементів, уникаючи характерних пошкоджень та несправностей.
The concept of increasing the objectivity of expert research on traffic accidents
Authors:   Non-Government Organization ", Kashkanov Andrii ,   Academy of Technical Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

Дослідження в п’ятому розділі монографії присвячене вирішенню проблеми підвищення об’єктивності експертних досліджень дорожньо-транспортних пригод. Створено загальну концепцію підвищення об’єктивності експертних досліджень дорожньотранспортних пригод шляхом застосування методів теорії нечітких множин та нейронних мереж, морфологічного методу та модульної технології синтезу, забезпечено високу гнучкість системи автотехнічної експертизи при зміні умов її функціонування та створено умови для зменшення невизначеності експертного оцінювання механізму аварійних ситуацій. Основний ефект від впровадження розроблених заходів дозволить оптимізувати процес розслідування дорожньо-транспортних пригод та наблизитися до розв’язання проблеми зменшення аварійності на автомобільному транспорті шляхом впровадження сучасних вимог і технологій, які дозволяють системно охопити ключові аспекти забезпечення безпеки дорожнього руху: безпеку конструкцій технічних засобів, якість дорожньої інфраструктури та поведінку людини.