bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating Gender Disparities in the Relationships between Psychological Hardiness and Subjective Well-being in Cardiac Patients: The Mediating Role of Resilience
Authors: Muhammad Zohaib Khan  , Syeda Shahida Batool
Published: April 2024

Background: Health psychologists are constructively playing their role to help us know the causes of psychobiological disorders that affect human physical and psychological health
Objective: The existing study was designed to investigate the gender differences among cardiac patients in terms of psychological hardiness, subjective well-being, and resilience in cardiac patients. 
Methods: Gender differences among cardiac patients were investigated using a cross-sectional study approach. The research comprised 75 cardiac patients (43 male and 32 female) ranging in age from 27 + to 65 years. Participants were briefed about the significance of the research, informed consent was obtained, and data were collected using valid, indigenously translated research instruments. Patient anonymity was maintained, and responses were evaluated using SPSS-23 and AMOS-20 statistical tools.
Results: Results from the independent sample t-test revealed that male cardiac patients exhibited a significantly higher level of psychological hardiness (t=4.46, p<.05) and resilience (t=7.51, p<.05) compared to their female counterparts. However, the study found no statistically significant gender differences in subjective well-being. (t=.08, p>.05). Moreover, path analysis was conducted through structure equational modelling, unveiled that resilience played a significant role in the connection between psychological hardiness and subjective well-being in the patients (χ2=1.82, p<.05, RMSEA=.07, RMR=.20, CFI=.97, GFI=.98, and TLI=.93). The determined value of chi-square (χ2/pdf) 1.82 is acceptable for model fit indexes parameters. The multiple linear regression analysis findings revealed that resilience and psychological hardiness were significant (p<.05) predictors of subjective well-being in cardiac patients. 
Conclusion: This research emphasizes the vital role of psychological hardiness in cardiac patients' lives, showcasing its adaptive function. The study's findings will contribute to the existing literature, providing valuable guidance for medical professionals, health/clinical psychologists, and the families of patients. This information aims to enhance rehabilitation strategies and promote improved well-being for individuals with cardiac patients.
To Determine the Frequency of Clinical Remission Induction with Versus without Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Treatment of Active Ulcerative Colitis
Authors: Bakr Attique Abou , Sarwar Shahid , Aslam Muhammad Naeem , Ghias Mamoona , Yousuf Muhammad Nadeem
Published: April 2024

Background: Ulcerative colitis is a long lasting inflammatory disease of the intestines that gets worse over time.
Objective:. The goal of this study was to compare the success rates of inducing clinical remission in patients with active Ulcerative Colitis who underwent treatment with or without Fecal Microbiota Transplant.
Methods: It was a Randomized Controlled Trial, which was done in Department of Gastroenterology/Medical Unit II of Jinnah Hospital Lahore .Study duration was 18months (from 01-01-2021 to 30-06-2022). The research included 90 patients who were randomly assigned to two groups. Standard Ulcerative Colitis therapy was given to both groups. Patients in group A recieved  once-weekly faecal microbiota transplant for a period of six weeks. Patients in group B had weekly water enemas for same period. All patients underwent colonoscopy and Mayo score was noted before treatment, and after 6 weeks of treatment. Clinical remission was labeled if patients achieved Mayo score £2 after treatment.
Results: Group A (Treatment) had a mean age of 39.31 ±13.45 and group B (Control) had a mean age of 38.59 ±12.11 (p=0.52). Duration of ulcerative colitis in group A was 8.08±2.64 weeks and in group B was 9.00±2.62 weeks (p=0.76). Pre-treatment Mayo score in groups A and B, were 8.29±1.91in  and 8.73 ±1.61 respectively (p=0.15). Post-treatment in group A, the Mayo score was 3.71± 2.22, whereas in group B, it was 5.07± 1.75 (p=0.003). Remission was achieved in 24.44% (n=11) in fecal microbiota transplant group and 8.88% (n=4) in control group. (p=0.003).
Conclusion: When compared to the control group, FMT significantly induces remission in patients with active UC.
Evolution of Prime Editing Systems: Move Forward to the Treatment of Hereditary Diseases
Authors: Volodina Olga V. , Fabrichnikova Anastasia R. , Anuchina Arina A. , Mishina Olesya S. , Lavrov Alexander V. , Smirnikhina Svetlana A.
Published: April 2024

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The development of gene therapy using genome editing tools recently became relevant.
With the invention of programmable nucleases, it became possible to treat hereditary diseases due
to introducing targeted double strand break in the genome followed by homology directed repair
(HDR) or non-homologous end-joining (NHEJ) reparation. CRISPR-Cas9 is more efficient and
easier to use in comparison with other programmable nucleases. To improve the efficiency and
safety of this gene editing tool, various modifications CRISPR-Cas9 basis were created in recent
years, such as prime editing – in this system, Cas9 nickase is fused with reverse transcriptase and
guide RNA, which contains a desired correction. Prime editing demonstrates equal or higher correction
efficiency as HDR-mediated editing and much less off-target effect due to inducing nick.
There are several studies in which prime editing is used to correct mutations in which researchers
reported little or no evidence of off-target effects. The system can also be used to functionally
characterize disease variants. However, prime editing still has several limitations that could be further
improved. The effectiveness of the method is not yet high enough to apply it in clinical trials.
Delivery of prime editors is also a big challenge due to their size. In the present article, we observe
the development of the platform, and discuss the candidate proteins for efficiency enhancing,
main delivery methods and current applications of prime editing.
Stimuli-responsive Graphene-polysaccharide Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
Authors: Teymourlouei Arman Seifallahi , Naghib Seyed Morteza , Mozafari M. R.
Published: April 2024

Natural polysaccharide-based nanoparticles are known for their non-toxic nature and
diverse medical applications. Graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles show potential in cancer treatment
due to their ability to target medication delivery and influence ROS generation. These nanocomposites
are versatile in gene transport, therapy, and photodynamic therapy, especially when
surface-modified. Proper dispersion and functionalization of GO in polymer matrices are crucial,
with examples like hyaluronic acid-functionalized GO offering versatile platforms for cancer drug
administration. The potential of graphene oxide extends to cancer phototherapy, electronic nanowires,
hydrogels, antibacterial nanocomposites, and environmental applications. When activated
by polysaccharides, graphene-based nanocomposites exhibit anti-inflammatory and anticancer
properties, making them valuable across various industries, including water treatment.
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Chronic Lung Disease
Authors: Wang Yuanchen , Estrada Rodolfo A. , Goel Khushboo , Folz Rodney J. , Sahay Sandeep
Published: April 2024

Patients with Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) are frequently burdened by pulmonary hypertension
(PH), which is associated with reduced functional capacity, poor quality of life, increased
oxygen requirements, and increased morbidity and mortality. The development of PH associated
with chronic lung disease (PH-CLD) is complex and multifactorial and varies between
different types of CLD. In this review, we provide an update on PH-CLD, with a particular focus
on Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). We discussed epidemiology,
histopathology, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment approaches. There are limited
data on the use of pulmonary arterial hypertension-specific treatments in PH-CLD, so it has
been proposed to phenotype patients based on their degree of pulmonary vascular disease to guide
individualized care. The heterogeneity within PH-CLD highlights the importance of identifying
novel molecular pathways unique to each subgroup to ultimately achieve precision medicine.
Therapeutic Potential of Dicentrine in Human Disorders: A Review On Medicinal Importance and Pharmacological Activities of Aporphine Alkaloid
Authors: Patel Kanika , Patel Dinesh Kumar
Published: April 2024

Backgrounds:

Plants have always been an important source of food and drugs, in addition
to their application in medical and cosmetic sectors. The popularity of herbal remedies has increased
in many countries in recent decades. Herbal medicines contain numerous active phytocomponents
with different biological activities. Alkaloid class phytochemicals have diverse chemical structures
and pharmacological activities in nature. Additionally, Aporphinoids are an important class of plant
secondary metabolites that have been used for the treatment of numerous human disorders for a long
time in traditional medicine. Dicentrine is an aporphine class phytochemical isolated from numerous
medicinal plants, including Actinodaphne sesquipedalis and Lindera megaphylla.

Methods:

The biological potential of dicentrine, an aporphine alkaloid derivative, has been described
in the present work. Scientific data on dicentrine were collected here from different scientific databases and presented in this paper in order to know the biological importance of dicentrine in medicine for the treatment of human complications. Further, detailed pharmacological activities and scientific data on dicentrine were also analyzed in order to determine its therapeutic potential in medicine. Moreover, its analytical aspects were also described in this work to understand its separation
and isolation methods.

Results:

The present work described the biological potential of dicentrine in medicine and its analytical aspects. It signified the biological potential of dicentrine in cancer, breast cancer, oral squamous
cell carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, blood pressure, inflammatory disorders, hyperlipidaemia,
arrhythmia, stomach muscle, and glomerulonephropathy. Further, its effectiveness in medicine was
found to be mainly because of its antiplatelet, alpha 1-adrenoceptor, epidermal growth factor, antiprotozoal, larvicidal, antimicrobial, topoisomerase II, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory potential.
Moreover, other scientific data also signified its metabolism and pharmacokinetic parameters in
terms of its analytical aspects in medicine.

Conclusion:

The present review gives us an updated summary of the scientific information for
pharmacological activities and analytical aspects of dicentrine in medicine. It also signified the potential contribution of dicentrine in medicine for the development of a newer class of drug molecules
for human disorders.
Exploration of the Molecular Mechanism Underlying the Antidiabetic Activity of a Northeast Indian Plant Zingiber rubens Roxb. through Modulation of PKC Phosphorylation
Authors: Das Sujit , Devroy Piyali , Chatterjee Suraj Kumar , Jana Sandipan , Gayen Srijon , Ghosh Suparna , Bhowmik Manas , Bala Asis , Haldar Pallab Kanti
Published: April 2024

Background:

Zingiber rubens Roxb., a new species of the Zingiberaceae family, is found
profoundly in the Northeastern region of India. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in
the seasonally dry tropical biome native to Indo-China regimens.

Objective:

The aim is to research the root part of this plant to discover active constituents and evaluate the molecular mechanism of antidiabetic activity

Methods:

The hydroalcoholic root extract of this plant (HAZR) was evaluated for in-vitro antioxidant assays α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition assay. Further, the antidiabetic activity assay was
evaluated, exploring the molecular mechanism for modulating oxidative stress in tissue biochemical
parameters and HbA1c. To explore the molecular mechanism, we also investigated the inhibition
assay of protein kinase C (PKC) phosphorylation in mouse peritoneal macrophages.

Results:

The experiments' results helped to conclude that HAZR has potent antioxidant and antidiabetic activity and could have been embedded with potent active molecules. They also revealed the
mechanism of action as inhibition of PKC phosphorylation, meriting further studies.

Conclusion:

The present study revealed that HAZR demonstrated its antidiabetic activity against
diabetic animal models through oxidative stress-mediated PKC and TGF-β regulation in diabetic
individuals.
Effect of Plant Secondary Metabolites against Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Review on Apoptosis Induction and Synergistic Potential
Authors: Dewangan Nirupama Rani , Agrawal Prachi , Sahu Priyanka , Sahu Dalchand , Yadav Megha , Gupta Priyanka , Ahirwar Bharti
Published: April 2024

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Lung carcinoma is the most ubiquitous and fundamental cause of cancer-related mortality
globally. The conventional therapeutic approaches for lung cancer have consistently encountered
several challenges and complexities, prompting the exploration of novel tactics for the detection and
management of cancer. Lung cancer is a highly preventable disease, and early-stage detection significantly
improves patient’s survival rates. Several distinct medicinal substances from plants aid in
treating human illnesses and promoting good health. Plants, including Astragalus propinquus, Curcuma
longa, Anethum graveolens, Allium cepa, etc., are utilized as medicines to treat lung cancer. It
can be effectively treated using plant secondary metabolites like flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids,
steroids, alkaloids, and polyphenols. This review describes the structures of plant metabolites and the
process by which they induce apoptosis against lung cancer. This data will assist in the comprehensive
awareness and understanding of the factors that combat phytochemicals against lung cancers
and the production of new anti-cancer medications.
Plastic Waste Valorization: Prospects for Green Hydrogen Production
Authors: Luque Rafael
Published: April 2024

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Plastic waste is a current issue worldwide that is already negatively influencing and
threatening the lives of human beings, with residual micro- and nanoplastics entering water and soil
bodies inducing recalcitrant pollution and health issues. The proposed perspective has been aimed to
provide an overview of the potential of plastic waste valorization to green hydrogen and carbonaceous
nanostructures. The overall concept additionally includes the utilization of the generated carbonaceous
nanostructures to design advanced functional materials in combination with the obtained
green hydrogen from plastic waste in a number of batch-to-flow catalytic hydrogenations to close the
circle of sustainable integrated valorization of plastic waste. The concept also includes insightful
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and techno-economic studies in order to select the most relevant lines
from the sustainability and cost-competitive standpoints.
Breaking Boundaries in Malaria Research: Design of a Genetic Tool for High-Throughput Gametocidal Drug Screening
Authors: Da Fonseca Beatriz Velosa
Published: April 2024

Malaria, a devastating illness remains a global health concern with an estimated 249 million malaria cases in 85 malaria-endemic countries around the world. Malaria elimination, challenged by drug resistance, requires strategic interventions that could be the implementation of antimalarials with selective actions on the different phases of the parasite life cycle. Of particular relevance is gametocytocidal drugs that could be used to prevent transmission of malaria infection to the mosquito.
Finding drugs with gametocidal effect thus are limited by the technical challenges of large-scale production and quantification of parasite transmission stage, gametocytes. To surmount these obstacles, our study endeavors to design a genetic engineering strategy (a vector construct) to further deliver nucleic acid information through transfections-based systems in the form of a plasmid into Plasmodium falciparum. This approach will enable us to engineer a transgenic parasite line for multi-stage drug screening, targeting the symptomatic intra-erythrocyte parasite stage and gametocytes.
Genetic engineering tools such as selected linked integration system and attB-attP site-specific recombination will be used in our vector construct aiming the genetic integration process into the P. falciparum genome. These systems will accommodate strategies for easy and accurate stage-specific quantification such as RFP-luciferase fusion cloned downstream stage-specific promoters leading to reporter products with optical outputs and for efficient production of gametocytes at large scale using a riboswitch-based inducible gene expression system. Such technology is of major need and will pave the way for scaling up the capacity for high-throughput drug screening, leading to improved strategies to find drugs capable of blocking malaria transmission.
Public Healthcare System in China: Issues, challenges and survival strategies
Authors: Luo Jiaxiang , Puteh Fadilah , Othman Sarina
Published: April 2024

Public Healthcare System in China faces numerous challenges due to the country's size, population, and socio-economic diversity. This paper intends to examine a modern management system for public hospitals to fulfil the needs of the society in the new era of China. It also explores the evolution of healthcare, growth of the healthcare sector, challenges, and survival strategies to the healthcare sector. With the strategic triangle as a base, the research will make attempts to translate the public value framework combined with the hospital context into a blueprint for solving some of the key challenges facing the healthcare service system.
Social media for research dissemination: A research network’s Twitter (X) journey and development of a logic model framework for knowledge translation (Preprint)
Authors: Hooley Gwendolyn C , Lin Michelle , Magana Julia N , Woods Jason M , Sivasankar Shyam , VonHoltz Lauren , Schmidt Anita R , Chang Todd P
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Research dissemination is a vital step in bridging the gap between the publication of cutting edge research and its adoption into clinical practice. Social media is gaining increasing prominence in academic medicine as a way to engage, educate, and accelerate knowledge translation. Guidance on best practices is needed for research organizations and medical institutions hoping to launch professional social media accounts.

OBJECTIVE

To provide a roadmap for organizations creating a professional Twitter account for research dissemination. 

METHODS

This was a mixed methods study. A qualitative approach collected the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network’s (PECARN) Twitter team's experience from 2020 to 2023. We initially extracted insights from team members' experiences using a Nominal Group Technique and Slack communications. Subsequently we analyzed quantitative data from Twitter performance metrics and Altmetrics Attention Scores for feature journal publications. The two datasets informed the design of a logic model, offering a practical framework for research organizations planning to use Twitter for research dissemination.

RESULTS

Five stakeholders generated 63 thematic statements that coalesced into 9 categories of recommendation statements that formulated a logic model. We provide recommendations for each aspect, overlaid by our experiences and relevant analytic data. We also describe the priorities, assumptions, and external factors which influenced our decision and findings. 

CONCLUSIONS

Highlighting the role of social media in knowledge translation, we describe the importance of a strategic Twitter presence for research organizations and medical institutions. Our logic model roadmap, based on our practical multi-year experience and data-driven strategies, hopefully can serve as a guide for organizations aiming to incorporate Twitter for research dissemination.
Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors on Cause-Specific Cardiovascular Death in Patients with CKD
Authors: Fletcher Robert A. , Herrington William G. , Agarwal Rajiv , Mayne Kaitlin J. , Arnott Clare , Jardine Meg J. , Mahaffey Kenneth W. , Perkovic Vlado , Staplin Natalie , Wheeler David C. , Chertow Glenn M. , Heerspink Hiddo J.L. , Neuen Brendon L.
Published: April 2024

Clinical Trial registry name and registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifiers: NCT02065791 (CREDENCE), NCT03036150 (DAPA-CKD), NCT03594110 (EMPA-KIDNEY).

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Wirkungsmonitoring der FFG Förderungen 2022 Unternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen
Authors:   KMU Forschung Austria, Kaufmann Peter , Grabner Simone Maria , Kaufmann Joachim
Published: April 2024

Das Wirkungsmonitoring 2022 bezieht sich auf im Jahr 2018 abgeschlossene Forschungsprojekte ab einer bestimmten Mindestgröße, für die kein programmspezifisches Monitoring der FFG durchgeführt wird. In diesem Jahr wurden auch die Bemühungen von Unternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen, klimaneutral zu werden, in der Erhebung berücksichtigt.
Gender- und Diversitätssensible Ausschreibungen von Evaluationen. Ein Leitfaden.
Authors:   convelop - cooperative knowledge design gmbh, Grasenick Karin
Published: April 2024

Gendergerechte Evaluationen ermöglichen eine umfassendere Analyse und Bewertung von Evaluationsgegenständen, indem sie geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede und Auswirkungen erkennen und angemessen berücksichtigen. Damit entsprechen sie auch den gesetzlichen erforderlichen Grundlagen und der gesellschaftlichen Verpflichtung zur Gleichstellung aller Geschlechter. Die Berücksichtigung der Genderdimension in Evaluationen ist nicht nur für die soziale Gerechtigkeit von Bedeutung, sondern auch für die Qualität und Relevanz von Evaluationen. Da die Genderdimension jedoch trotz rechtlicher Grundlagen und Qualitätsstandards in Evaluationen nach wie vor zu wenig berücksichtigt wird, bietet der folgende Leitfaden konkrete Anhaltspunkte für eine systematische Berücksichtigung in Ausschreibungen und eine Muster-Vorlage für die Formulierung der sogenannten Terms of Reference (ToR).
“Career-Sync” Integrated Training and Placement Platform
Authors: Bhuyar Prof. A. A.
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The suggested integrated training and placement platform provides a complete solution. This platform simplifies key processes during recruitment events, like selection of eligible candidates and keep students informed about their progress in the recruitment process. By digitizing student records, the system makes search operations and organization of information easier, boosts efficiency. It introduces a fresh method to handle time-consuming tasks in an organized way. The proposed platform aims to transform training and placement procedures by offering a user-friendly interface that streamlines operations, minimizes manual tasks, and guarantees a smooth experience for both students and placement officers.
Real Time Weapon Detection using YOLOv8 and Alert Mechanism
Authors: Chunchwar Pradyunya
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Security cameras and video surveillance cameras have become an important partof public safety. However, in many cities, thesesystems still manually detect high-risk situations. Understaffing in security services can lead to delays in detecting incidents or unforeseen threats, putting the public at risk. The aim of this project is to develop a low-cost, effective intelligencebased solution for real-time weapons detection and surveillance video analysis in different situations. As can be seen from many statistics, the incidence of gun and dangerous weapon crimes is increasing every year, making it difficult for the police to solve the problem in time. Crimes caused by guns or knives are very common in many places, especially in places where gun laws do not exist. Early detection of crime is critical to public safety. One way to prevent these situations is to use video surveillance to detect the presence of dangerous weapons such as guns and knives. Monitoring and control now also require monitoring and intervention.
Smart Home Warning System Using ESP- 32 Cam
Authors: Shivani Dr. J. L Divya
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Smart home warning systems using ESP32-CAM have emerged as a pivotal solution in today's landscape, addressing the growing need for remote monitoring and security. By harnessing the power of ESP32-CAM alongside a suite of compatible sensors and actuators, homeowners can exercise vigilance over their properties from afar. With sensors like DHT22, MQ2, and fire and IR sensors seamlessly integrated, the system stands ready to detect a myriad of potential threats, from temperature fluctuations to gas leaks and even unauthorized intrusions. Leveraging IoT for wireless connectivity, this system facilitates realtime communication, empowering homeowners with immediate alerts and notifications, including visual evidence via Telegram in case of security breaches.
Concrete Structures Reinforced with FRP BAR
Authors: Singh Sonvir
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars have been widely used in civil engineering used as a substitute for steel reinforcement because it has many advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, electromagnetic neutrality, light weight, ease of handling and no corrosion. Moreover, the productive technology becomes more and more mature and industrialized so that FRP has become one economic and competitive structure material. Based on the recent researches, this paper mainly introduces progress in the studies on concrete structures reinforced with FRP bars. These contents in this paper includes the bond performance of FRP bars in concrete, Compression Behavior, flexural behavior, and ductility of concrete structure reinforced with FRP bars in the past few years in the world .
A Study on the Importance and Awareness of ESG, Social Problem Awareness According to the Completion of ESG Education: Focusing on Pre-Service Early Childhood Teachers
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Jinok Susanna , Jo Hyeyoung , Choi Seowoo
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to verify the difference between the importance and awareness of ESG, as well as social problem awareness, according to the completion of ESG education.
Methods The subjects of the study are 255 students majoring in early childhood education at four-year universities located in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheong-do, Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do and others (Gangwon-do, Jeju, etc.). Using SPSS 25.0, the difference verification according to the completion of ESG education was analyzed by t-test, and the relationship between the research variables(importance and awareness of ESG, social problem awareness) was examined by Pearson's correlation coefficient. Furthermore, explored trends and normality.
Results The main findings are as follows. First, the importance and awareness of ESG, social problem awareness showed higher with the students who completed ESG education than who did not, which had a statistical significance. Second, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between the importance and awareness of ESG, social problem awareness. However, a statistically significant correlation was not found between social problem awareness and the sub-factor of ESG awareness, specifically social awareness.
Conclusions The results of this study are meaningful in that it aims to validate the effectiveness of ESG education, considering the characteristics of early childhood education. The intention is to provide guidance for the implementation and content of ESG education in early childhood education settings.
A Study on Teaching and Learning Methods for Secondary Music Creation Blended Using Magenta Studio
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee HyunSu , Roh KyeongWon
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purposes of this study is a music class for middle school students using magenta, and artificial in-telligence(AI) creation program.
Methods To this end, the structure, operating principles, and usage method of the Magenta were introduced. Next, a model for teaching Magenta online and offline was presented by applying blended learning teaching- learning.
Results Using artificial intelligence in creative music classes can raise the level of musical output. Teachers and students can discover musicality by interacting online and offline.
Conclusions This study can overcome limitations that my arise in the implementation of music creation classes. Also, using artificial intelligence can be effective difficult to use real instruments in the situation.
Relationship between adolescents’ frequency of physical activity and major social problems
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Moo Hyun , Bae Ki-Sook
Published: April 2024

Objectives This study aims to determine whether the number of physical activities of adolescents affects subjective health status and variables related to social problems. The 2021 data was used from the National Health and Nutrition Survey, a nationwide health and nutrition survey that has been conducted every three years since 1998. By confirming the relationship between physical activity and the general characteristics of adolescents and health practices, major social problems of adolescents, and health practices, we aim to provide basic data needed to find ways to improve physical activity and health in adolescents.
Methods 442 adolescents aged 12 to 18 were selected as subjects for the study, and frequency analysis was performed on the general characteristics of the subjects and the characteristics of major social problems of adolescents, and differences between general characteristics and major social problem characteristics of adolescents according to physical activity practice were analyzed using Independent Two Sample-test and One-way ANOVA, and Scheffé 's post-test was conducted. In addition, the relationship between physical activity practice and general characteristics and major social problems among adolescents was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results The health of our country's youth shows a high correlation to their main health problems, including lack of physical activity and exercise, easy access to smoking and drinking, and an environment in which they are easily exposed to depression, anxiety, and stress. This study also found that drinking alcohol has a negative impact on the youth's body. It appeared to be a variable closely related to activity.
Conclusions In conclusion, this study is significant in that it empirically investigated the relationship between the number of physical activities, subjective health perception, and social problems of adolescents, and in particular, it is academic in that it provided implications for promoting adolescent health by using reliable.
Evolution of Early Childhood English Education Perspectives over 25 Years: An Analysis of Newspaper Articles
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cha Kyung Hee , Kim Tae-Young
Published: April 2024

Objectives This study analyzed the changes and direction of early childhood English education (ECEE) according to changes in English education policy by analyzing newspaper articles from the conservative newspaper Chosun Ilbo and the progressive newspaper Hankyoreh from the introduction of English curriculum in 1997 to 2022.
Methods For this purpose, the study utilized historical research methods based on historical data. By searching for the term ‘early childhood English education,’ 285 articles from Chosun Ilbo and 205 articles from Hankyoreh were collected. These were then classified using Bӧhm's (2004) three-step coding method: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding.
Results The findings reveal a direct impact of changes in English education policies on ECEE. The periods of Noh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak’s governments saw the highest number of newspaper articles on ECEE in both Chosun Ilbo and Hankyoreh, indicating active discussions on the subject. Despite political transitions, this era witnessed the expansion of English education, introducing diverse methods and media for ECEE. However, the English education normalization policies implemented by Park Geun-hye and Moon Jae-in’s administrations proved ineffective due to the prohibition of after-school English classes for kindergartens, daycare centers, and first and second-grade elementary students. This highlights the influence of government policies on the ECEE landscape.
Conclusions Chosun Ilbo and Hankyoreh exhibited contrasting viewpoints on ECEE, with the conservative Chosun Ilbo and progressive Hankyoreh presenting divergent perspectives. These distinct viewpoints offer valuable insights for future research in the field.
Development and Effects of Adjustment in Military Program for Recruit Training Center's Instructors
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim SeungUk
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a Adjustment in Military Program for Recruits Training Center’s Instructors who experience difficulties in Military life and to verify its effectiveness.
Methods For the development of a Adjustment in Military Program, a draft was developed after analysis of previous research, survey of needs, and consultation with experts, and then final development was conducted through conduct and evaluation of preliminary research. The developed Adjustment in Military Program was applied to 36 Recruits Training Center’s Instructors belonging to the Army Unit Recruit ㅇㅇ Training Battalion located in ㅇㅇ Metropolitan City, divided into 3 groups (experiment/comparison/control). Tests were conducted to measure variables related to Adjustment in Military in three periods of program implementation (pre/post/follow-up), and effectiveness was verified through repeated measures analysis of variance (RM ANOVA) and qualitative analysis. Self-esteem, job satisfaction, family health, and stress of military life were selected as variables for the Adjustment in Military Program.
Results First, the Adjustment in Military Program for recruits was Recruits Training Center’s Instructors was properly structured. Second, the variables related to Adjustment in Military, such as self-esteem, job satisfaction, family health, and stress of military life, showed an increase in the mean difference over time in the experimental group, while there was a slight change in the comparison group, but the difference was small, and in the control group was little or no change.
Conclusions According to the experimental results, it was confirmed that the Adjustment in Military Program increases the self-esteem, job satisfaction, and family health of Recruits Training Center’s Instructors and reduces the stress of military life. And it is systematically organized so that anyone can use it easily and conveniently. Therefore, we expect that it can be widely used in other divisions' education Units and other military Units.
Structural Equation Modeling in Regard to Planned Happenstance Skills, Basic Psychological Needs, Occupational Engagement and Career Decision Self-efficacy amongst University Students
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ham Gwangsung , Jo Hanik
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to select variables that affect university students' career decision-making self-efficacy and to confirm the structural relationship among them.
Methods A related survey was conducted on 302 university students located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. The collected data were subjected to correlation analysis, normality verification, structural model analysis, path analysis, and bootstrapping using SPSS21 and AMOS21 programs.
Results First, there was a significant positive correlation between the variables of college students' Planned Happenstance Skills, Basic Psychological Needs, Occupational Engagement, and Career Decision Self-efficacy. Second, it was found that Basic Psychological Needs and Occupational Engagement completely mediated the relationship between college students' Planned Happenstance Skills and Career Decision Self-efficacy.
Conclusions It was confirmed that it was possible to satisfy Basic Psychological Needs and increase Occupational Engagement through the reinforcement of Planned Happenstance Skills for university students in the period of career decision, which has a positive effect on self-efficacy in career decision-making.
A Case Study on the Self-Growth of Learners in Mokdonaru School, ‘Transition Year’ Institution
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Oh Yeonju , Park Kyungsu , Kim Youngin
Published: April 2024

Objectives This study aims to deeply understand the process of self-growth in students within the school educational environment. It explores the self-growth process of four participants who are enrolled in a transitional educational institution, ‘Mokdonaru School’ located in Chungcheongbuk-do.
Methods Preliminary surveys were conducted among all enrolled students, and foundational surveys were carried out with all teachers to select four research participants. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with these participants, and the data was collected through transcription. The gathered data was analyzed using Nvivo (version 14), processing a cyclical process of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding.
Results The participants in this study revealed a growth process characterized by individual differences. They recognize various triggers and elements as the background of their self-growth, and their individual growth is not so much independent as it is holistic, affecting and transforming across the areas of self-identity, social identity, and career identity.
Conclusions These findings suggest the need for a deeper understanding of individual differences in students' self-growth processes in secondary education, and for a holistic approach that goes beyond a narrow focus on teaching activities to include the diverse living spaces and relational aspects surrounding the school.
An Qualitative Meta-Analysis of University Students Experiences in Smartphone Overdependence
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jung Hee Seung , Yang Ji Woong
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purposes of this study were to analyze qualitative meta-analysis of university students’ experiences in smartphone overdependence. Though this, we intend to help find alternatives by looking at from various angles and understanding the difficulties of smartphone overdependence experienced by university students.
Methods Based on the preceding qualitative meta-synthesis procedures, among the qualitative studies published in Korea on the subject of university students’ experiences in smartphone overdependence, 10 studies to be analyzed were selected for the purpose of this study. Six stages of qualitative meta-synthesis were conducted: selection of topics and research questions, selection of studies, coding and categorization of data, mutual comparative analysis between 3 researchers, derivation of results, comprehensive results and diagraming. By qualitative meta-analysis of 10 qualitative studies, the results were integrated and new meanings were discovered.
Results By analyzing the selected studies, the experience of university students’ smartphone overdependence was shown as six major components and examples of each component. The main components were derived as ‘swamp of smartphone convenience’, ‘obsession with smartphone’, ‘recognition of smartphone overdependence’, ‘problem due to smartphone overdependence’, ‘difficulty in self-regulation of smartphone’ and ‘smartphone self-regulation motivation and effort’.
Conclusions In the derived process, university students with smartphone overdependence were found to experience a cycle of self-regulation for their problem perception and problem behavior change. Based on this, we need to find ways to respond to university students with smartphone overdependence, and the implications and limitations of this study and suggestion for future study were proposed.
Effect of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategy on victimization of Peer Bullying: Mediating Effect of Social Support
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kwon Mi Young , Choi Bo Young
Published: April 2024

Objectives This study is designed to verify the mediating effect of social support in the circumstances that cognitive emotion regulation strategy of high school students influences victimization of peer bullying.
Methods The subjects for this study were a total of 471 high schoolers residing in Seoul, Jeollabuk-do province and Jeju-do province. Windows SPSS 21.0 was applied for the data analysis such as reliablity anaysis and descrptive statistics. In order to anayze the mediating effect, Baron and Kenny method was adopted as analysis strategy for testing mediation hypotheses through three regressions.
Results Firstly, cognitive emotion regulation strategy of high school students showed negative correlation with victimization of peer bullying while showing positive correation with social support. In addition, victimization of peer bullying displayed negative correation with social support. Secondly, it was proved that social support functioned as full mediator in the circumstaces that cognitive emotion regulation strategy affects victimization of peer bullying.
Conclusions Through the research results we could propose a measure for high schoolers who plead they are victim of peer bullying: to help them utilize cognitive emotion regulation strategy and arrange a counter-measure to reduce peer bullying through enhancing social support.
Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination Intention and Related Anxiety on COVID-19 Prevention Performance of High School Students
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lim Jae-Ran , Song Hyo-Suk
Published: April 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the effect on the performance of COVID-19 prevention performance in high school students.
Methods A descriptive research study was conducted on 395 high school students located in D city to confirm the effect on the performance of COVID-19 prevention performance. The collected data were analyzed by frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression using the SPSS/WIN 25.0 program.
Results The average score of COVID-19 vaccination intention was 3.68±.81 points, the average score of COVID-19-related anxiety was 4.13±.56 points, and the average score of COVID-19 prevention behavior performance was 3.83±.57. In addition, COVID-19 vaccination intention and COVID-19-related anxiety were identified as factors affecting COVID-19 prevention behavior performance, and the total explanatory power was 29%.
Conclusions This study presented results that significantly affected the performance of infectious disease prevention actions according to vaccination intention and anxiety. Accordingly, the government and health authorities suggest the importance of actively implementing strategies to increase trust in preventive vaccines and alleviate anxiety in order to prevent the spread of new infectious diseases in the future.
A mediating effect of self-esteem in a relationship between longitudinal analysis of elementary students’ reading books and learning attitude of 6th grade
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ryu Su Yeon , Pack Yun Hyun , Kim Jin Wook
Published: April 2024

Objectives This paper examines longitudinal changes in the amount of reading of elementary students and the relationship between the longitudinal changes and learning attitudes of 6th-grade elementary students. Moreover, it analyses the mediating effect of self-esteem in the relationship between the variables.
Methods The data is from the 9th year of 2016 to the 13th year of 2020 provided by the Panel Study on Korean Children(PSKC). A total of 972 students were studied, excluding cases in which children did not respond to the total amount of reading per week reading from the 9th to the 13th year in PSKC. It investigates whether the total amount of reading per week from the 2nd to 6th grade of elementary school changed linearly through the Latent Growth Model and the Unconditional Latent Growth Model. Then it conducts the Structural Equation Model to confirm the relationship between the amount of weekly reading from the 2nd to 6th grade and the learning attitude of the 6th grade, and whether self-esteem of the 6th grade mediates the relationship between the variables.
Results First of all, the total amount of reading per week for an elementary student from the 2nd to the 6th grade gradually decreased as his/her age increased. Secondarily, the initial total amount of reading per week and the changes from 2nd-grade to 6th-grade elementary school of total amount of reading per week directly affected the 6th-grade students’ learning attitude. In addition, self-esteem in the 6th grade of elementary school indirectly mediates on the relationship between the total amount of reading per week and learning attitude.
Conclusions As a result, the research reveals that reading can have a positive effect on the learning attitude of elementary students. Whether students read many books at an early age in elementary school, students’ learning attitudes get more positive although the amount of reading decreases as they get older. Furthermore, it discloses school-aged children’s self-esteem partially mediated the relationship between children’s reading and learning attitudes.