bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Usability Testing of Medical Device Based on Virtual Reality-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation Software through Cognitive Walkthrough (Preprint)
Authors: Hong Seojin , Choi Hyun , Kweon Hyosun
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Intuitively recognizing risk factors caused by using software as a medical device is difficult because the interaction between the user and medical devices occurs in a virtual space. Therefore, user safety must be secured through usability enhancement using usability tests.

OBJECTIVE

A formative evaluation was conducted to derive improvements in the usability and safety of virtual reality-based upper-limb rehabilitation software as a medical device in its prototype stage.

METHODS

A formative evaluation was conducted using a cognitive walkthrough and survey. Occupational therapists (n = 6) who had some experience using medical devices similar to the upper limb rehabilitation software participated in the test, and quantitative and qualitative data were collected.

RESULTS

Through formative evaluation, the following possible improvements in usability and safety were identified for the upper-limb rehabilitation software: 1) graphical user interface improvements for convenience of use, 2) natural user interface improvements, and 3) improvements in the user manual for better identification and understanding of product information and instructions.

CONCLUSIONS

The factors derived from this usability test will lead to improved upper-limb rehabilitation software, and better usability and safety of the product will be guaranteed by conducting formative and summative evaluations
Static and dynamic power splitting protocol enabled in DF energy harvesting Half-Duplex relaying network: Ergodic capacity analysis
Authors: Nguyen Nhat Tan , Nguyen Nhat Tien
Published: November 2024

In this research, we propose and examine the DF Energy Harvesting Half-Duplex Relaying Network. For this system model, the DF Energy Harvesting Half-Duplex Relaying Network is analyzed in two cases: Static and Dynamic Power Splitting Protocol. The Ergodic Capacity (EC) is introduced and derived in relation to all the primary system parameters in order to evaluate system performance. The Monte Carlo simulation results demonstrate that the mathematical and simulation are in agreement, thereby confirming the accuracy of the analytical description.
Removal of Dibenzofuran from aqueous solution by sugarcane bagasse-based biochar
Authors: Nguyen Minh Nhut , Tran Ba Huy , Nguyen Khoi Nghia , Dang Huynh Giao
Published: November 2024

Dibenzofuran (DBF) has been considered an environmental risk due to its high toxicity and risks to human health and ecosystems. Among wastewater treatment technologies, the adsorption process has emerged as a potential solution to remove organic pollutants efficiently, including dibenzofuran, in wastewater. The study aims to investigate the feasibility of sugarcane bagasse-based biochar for DBF removal through adsorption. Biochar characteristics showed a high specific surface area of up to 498.97 m2/g and abundant functional groups on the material surface, resulting in high removal performance of DBF with average adsorption efficiency and adsorption capacity reaching maximum values of 98.43% and 96.77 mg/g, respectively. The optimum parameters were suggested for DBF removal: pyrolysis temperature of 700oC, contact time of 50 min, biochar dosage of 0.5 g/L, and DBF concentration of 40 mg/L. Furthermore, the results of adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherms indicated that the adsorption process benefits DBF removal. Pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir model can describe the DBF removal process due to the best fit to experimental data (R2 > 0.98). Based on these findings, sugarcane bagasse-based biochar could be utilized efficiently to remove DBF from wastewater.
Efficacy of Jigsaw learning in teaching volleyball skills to grade 12 students
Authors: Redublado Henreyna Jane C. , Sumalinog Gino Gasang
Published: November 2024

Playing volleyball is one of the Physical Education courses in the Philippines. However, playing it is not mastered due to a lack of research-based strategies. This study determined the efficacy of Jigsaw learning in teaching Volleyball in Grade 12 at Biliran Province State University-Main Campus, Naval, Biliran during the academic year 2022–2023 as a basis for a proposed skills enhancement activity. The study used a quantitative descriptive-correlation research design. There were one hundred (100) respondents. The skills performance of the students was good after using jigsaw learning in teaching volleyball as to, serving, passing, setting, spiking/attacking, and blocking. The students’ skills performance before and after using jigsaw learning in teaching volleyball were significantly related. Jigsaw learning was efficient in teaching volleyball. Thus, the Jigsaw model is used to make the students more skillful and competent.
Ảnh hưởng của dịch vụ du lịch thông minh đến sự hài lòng của du khách tại điểm đến Cần Thơ, Việt Nam
Authors: Huỳnh Diệp Trâm Anh , Hà Nam Khánh Giao , Lê Văn Hoà , Lê Thái Sơn
Published: November 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu là phân tích ảnh hưởng của dịch vụ du lịch thông minh đến sự hài lòng của du khách tại điểm đến Cần Thơ, Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện dựa trên cơ sở mô hình nghiên cứu E-Servqual được vận dụng trong bối cảnh đánh giá chất lượng dịch vụ du lịch thông minh tại điểm đến Cần Thơ, Việt Nam kết hợp với 400 phiếu trả lời hợp lệ của du khách nội địa và quốc tế đã từng đi du lịch tại Cần Thơ. Kết quả phân tích dữ liệu từ phần mềm SPSS.20 và SmartPLS cho thấy các thành phần của dịch vụ du lịch thông minh bao gồm: (1) Dịch vụ tham quan, (2) Dịch vụ lưu trú, (3) Dịch vụ vận chuyển, (4) Dịch vụ ăn uống và (5) Dịch vụ mua sắm sẽ tác động mạnh đến chất lượng dịch vụ du lịch thông minh, sau đó sẽ tạo nên sự hài lòng của du khách khi đi du lịch ở Cần Thơ. Từ đó, gợi ý các hàm ý quản trị nhằm nâng cao chất lượng dịch vụ thông minh và sự hài lòng của du khách trong bối cảnh công nghệ và khái niệm thông minh được tích hợp vào tất cả các khía cạnh của du lịch và dịch vụ du lịch.
Sự vấy nhiễm và nhạy cảm đối với kháng sinh của vi khuẩn Staphylococcus aureus phân lập tại cơ sở giết mổ heo tỉnh An Giang
Authors: Nguyễn Khánh Thuận , Trần Thị Lệ Triệu , Lý Thị Liên Khai
Published: November 2024

Tổng số 252 mẫu thịt heo và môi trường được thu thập tại các lò mổ, ghi nhận tỷ lệ hiện diện của Staphylococcus aureus trên mẫu thịt là 16,67% và trên mẫu môi trường là 39,06%. Tỷ lệ vấy nhiễm S. aureus trên mẫu thịt và môi trường giữa các cơ sở nhỏ lẻ và tập trung không có sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê. Mật độ vấy nhiễm trung bình của S. aureus trên mẫu thịt là 7x101CFU/g tại cơ sở nhỏ lẻ và 3x101CFU/g tại cơ sở tập trung. Các chủng S. aureus phân lập được kiểm tra sự nhạy cảm với kháng sinh. Kết quả cho thấy, các chủng này còn nhạy cảm với nhiều loại kháng sinh nhưng đã đề kháng cao với colistin (73,68%), ceftazidime (57,89%) và tetracycline (52,63%). Có sự hiện diện của một số gene mã hóa đề kháng kháng sinh trên các chủng S. aureus thu thập, trong đó, gene tetA chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất (26,58%). Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy sự hiện diện cao của các chủng S. aureus đề kháng kháng sinh tại các cơ sở giết mổ là mối nguy cơ đối với sức khoẻ người tiêu dùng.
Ảnh hưởng cô đơn đến trầm cảm ở sinh viên: vai trò trung gian của khả năng phục hồi
Authors: Hoàng Thị Huệ , Phạm Kiều Mai Linh , Trương Quốc Đạt , Lê Thị Quỳnh Anh , Hoàng Khánh Linh , Bạch Lan Anh
Published: November 2024

Khả năng phục hồi tác động đến mối quan hệ giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm khá phổ biến ở người già nhưng chưa được nghiên cứu rộng rãi ở người trẻ. Nghiên cứu này phân tích mối quan hệ giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm, đồng thời xác minh vai trò trung gian của khả năng phục hồi. Mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính SEM được sử dụng để phân tích dữ liệu khảo sát 523 sinh viên trên địa bàn thành phố Hà Nội cho thấy khả năng phục hồi giữ vai trò trung gian, làm giảm tác động tiêu cực giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm. Dựa trên kết quả, một số khuyến nghị được đưa ra nhằm cải thiện tình trạng cô đơn, trầm cảm ở người trẻ, đặc biệt là sinh viên trên địa bàn thành phố Hà Nội.
Tổng hợp graphene đơn lớp chất lượng cao, diện tích lớn sử dụng lắng đọng hơi hoá học áp suất thấp trên mặt tấm đồng
Authors: Huỳnh Hoàng Trung , Võ Quốc Khanh , Phí Công Khánh , Nguyễn Long Vũ , Phan Văn Hoàng , Nguyễn Thành Trung Tuyến , Trần Ngọc Sơn
Published: November 2024

Trong nghiên cứu này, phương pháp lắng đọng hơi hóa học áp suất thấp được sử dụng để chế tạo graphene đơn lớp chất lượng cao với diện tích lớn trên bề mặt tấm đồng. Tốc độ hình thành và chất lượng của graphene bị ảnh hưởng đáng kể bởi nhiệt độ và tỷ lệ khí nền CH4:H2. Graphene đơn lớp tối ưu được chế tạo tại nhiệt độ khoảng 1000oC với khoảng thời gian tăng trưởng là 120 phút và tỷ lệ lưu lượng CH4:H2 là 35:6 sccm. Áp suất tổng trong buồng phản ứng thay đổi trong khoảng 1,0 đến 1,2 Torr. Độ rộng giữa đỉnh (FWHM) của đỉnh 2D (~ 63,43 cm-1) và tỷ lệ cường độ đỉnh I2D/IG (~ 3,10) của quang phổ Raman đã xác nhận graphene đơn lớp. Các khuyết tật không đáng kể và tính đồng nhất cao của graphene được xác nhận bởi đỉnh D phổ Raman thấp. Thông số nhiệt độ và áp suất này đã được nhiều nhà kha học đánh giá là tối ưu để tổng hợp graphene đạt chất lượng cao, hứa hẹn mở ra những ứng dụng mới trong các lĩnh vực quang tử, điện hóa, điện tử và cảm biến khí độc.
Nghiên cứu khả năng xử lý chất dinh dưỡng và chất hữu cơ trong nước mặt của một số loài thực vật thủy sinh
Authors: Hồ Ngô Anh Đào , Nguyễn Thị Minh Trang , Lê Quang Huy
Published: November 2024

Trong nghiên cứu này, các thí nghiệm nuôi trồng riêng lẻ và kết hợp ba loài thực vật thủy sinh (TVTS), gồm dương xỉ lá hẹp, cú cơm và bèo tai chuột trong các mẫu nước mặt thu tại các hồ cảnh quan (quận 7, thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) được thực hiện nhằm mục tiêu cải thiện chất lượng nước hồ. Dựa trên phương pháp phân tích chất lượng các mẫu nước theo thời gian và sự sinh trưởng của 3 loài TVTS, nghiên cứu đã chứng minh vai trò của ba loài TVTS trong việc loại bỏ các thành phần hữu cơ và chất dinh dưỡng trong các mẫu nước. Trong đó, cú cơm có hiệu suất xử lý chất dinh dưỡng cao nhất với tổng nitơ (TN) (66,7 – 82,1%) và tổng phốt pho (TP) (86,9 – 92,3%). Dương xỉ lá hẹp có khả năng xử lý chất hữu cơ cao nhất (hiệu suất BOD đạt 3,9 – 14%) và bèo tai chuột có hiệu suất thấp nhất. Nghiên cứu cũng xác định được tỷ lệ nuôi trồng kết hợp tốt nhất giữa  dương xỉ lá hẹp và  cú cơm là 1:2 (theo khối lượng), với hiệu suất xử lý ở cả 2 mẫu nước: BOD5 (29,78%), TN (66,66%), TP (91,67%), Coliform (64,86%) đối với mẫu nước hồ cảnh quan nội vi; và BOD5 (32,08%), TN (60%), TP (92,85%), Coliform (16,67%) đối với mẫu nước hồ cảnh quan ngoại vi.
Khảo sát mầm bệnh vi khuẩn gây bệnh xuất huyết đường ruột trên cá lóc (Channa striata) nuôi thương phẩm ở đồng tháp
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Thu Hằng , Trương Quỳnh Như , Trần Thị Tuyết Hoa
Published: November 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm xác định tác nhân vi khuẩn gây bệnh xuất huyết đường ruột trên cá lóc (Channa striata), từ đó cung cấp những thông tin cho việc chẩn đoán, phòng và điều trị bệnh hiệu quả. Tổng cộng 250 mẫu cá lóc được thu với 200 mẫu cá bệnh và 50 mẫu cá khỏe ở Đồng Tháp từ tháng 12/2022 đến tháng 5/2023, có trọng lượng khoảng 226,5 g và chiều dài khoảng 22,8 cm. Cá lóc bệnh xuất huyết đường ruột có dấu hiệu bệnh lý đặc trưng như màu sắc nhợt nhạt, xuất huyết dạng điểm rải rác; ruột bị xuất huyết, chuyển thành màu hồng đến đỏ. Kết quả phân lập, định danh vi khuẩn và thí nghiệm cảm nhiễm gây bệnh cho thấy, cá lóc bị bệnh xuất huyết đường ruột là do loài vi khuẩn Aeromonas veronii gây ra với giá trị độc lực LD50 của 2 chủng vi khuẩn AV9 và AV39 lần lượt là 4,82×105 CFU/mL và 8,36×105 CFU/mL.
Siasat Kebudayaan Komunitas Adat Dayak Lepoq terhadap Kebijakan Pelarangan Membakar Lahan di Desa Lung Anai Kecamatan Loa Kulu Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara
Authors: Dini Wa , Arifin Muhammad
Published: November 2024

This study focused on the cultural strategies of the Dayak Kenyah traditional community in Lung Anai Village in farming practices as a response to the government policy concerning controlling forest and land burn. The cultural strategy referred to was a social practice related to the management and utilization of local resources, including the practice of local wisdom in farming in the form of burning which is passed down from one generation to the next. The research method that the researcher used was a type of qualitative descriptive research with data collection carried out by means of observation and in-depth interviews. The findings from this research were that the response of the Dayak Kenyah Lung Anai to the policy of prohibiting land burning was very diverse. The public responded to this policy in two ways, namely attitudes and actions. Their attitude was gossip and the actions of the community were carrying out one-time demonstrations.  The Lung Anai community had a closed resistance, namely burning in the afternoon until evening, providing barriers, asking companies for help, using village land, increasing income. The conclusion of this research is that the cultural tactics carried out is a form of resistance by indigenous communities to government policies in order to survive by maintaining their traditions in the practice of managing and utilizing local resources.
Menyelami Etika Konsumsi: Berbelanja Kebutuhan Harian pada Individu yang Mengadopsi Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan
Authors: Laya Sitti Monira Fyenci F
Published: November 2024

The problem of excessive consumption and consumer egoism is pervasive in many markets. This phenomenon not only has a negative impact on the environment, but also causes social problems and the economic integrity of society. The culture of consumerism and technology influences consumption behavior, encouraging excessive purchasing and irrational consumption decisions. This research discusses consumption actions carried out by informants which are based on reducing waste and supporting local products. The method used in this research was interviews with 4 informants in Yogyakarta who live a sustainable lifestyle. The aim of this research is to provide a more specific understanding that consumption is not just an economic act, but is a complex social and cultural phenomenon that can provide a deeper picture of humans and their environment. This research aims to understand how consumers consume goods and services to create a positive impact on the environment and economy. By examining the role of technology in driving consumption, it is possible to identify areas where consumers can improve their needs and satisfaction. The research results showed that ethical consumption behavior was carried out by the informants unconsciously. This article highlights the role of individuals in influencing consumption habits and encouraging change towards more responsible consumption.
Awareness and Knowledge of Modern Production Techniques Among Walis Tambo Producers in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Authors: Parungao Fergus H. , Macapagal Arvy Ann SA. , Tong Mary Rose S. , Alvaran Marjorie S. , Armas Kenneth L.
Published: November 2024

This descriptive research explored the awareness and knowledge of modern production techniques among Walis Tambo Producers in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The study's findings revealed that: The Walis Tambo industry, features a mature workforce with balanced gender representation and varied educational backgrounds. However, there is a notable gap in awareness and knowledge of modern production techniques between business owners and workers, with the latter generally lacking understanding. Factors such as age, education, and perceived benefits influence workers' adaptability to new technologies, with younger, better-educated workers more open to change, while older workers are more cautious. Although modernizing the sector promises financial rewards, better product quality, and enhanced productivity, obstacles including opposition to change, a lack of technological know-how, and economic limitations still exist. It is advised that owners and employees participate in educational programs to close knowledge gaps and handle these issues. LGUs should also set up focused training courses according to different levels of preparedness. For technology adoption to be successful, managing worries about job displacement and making sure that appropriate management strategy training is provided are essential.
Micro Entrepreneurs Borrowers’ Satisfaction with Digital Payments in LOLC Finance Philippines, Inc
Authors: Sanchez Dinna P. , Quitan Joanne Krystelle M. , Rodriguez Trisha P. , Saveret Clark Bhern Humprey D. , Agustin Noel B.
Published: November 2024

This study, entitled Micro-Entrepreneurs Borrowers’ Satisfaction with Digital Payments in LOLC Finance Philippines, Inc., investigates the demographic profile and digital payment preferences of micro-borrowers, specifically focusing on individuals aged 46-55 who have been managing businesses for 6-10 years. Findings reveal that while respondents are familiar with popular digital payment methods like GCash and 7-Eleven’s ECpay, they lack awareness of other cost-effective options. Many borrowers face challenges in using digital payments due to limited navigation skills and a preference for traditional, cash-based transactions, which they find more convenient as they avoid fees and additional steps. The study further notes that with branch limitations, borrowers can only make cash payments at the head office in Cabanatuan, discouraging digital payment adoption. Although some respondents acknowledge the security and convenience of digital payments, especially if physical collection is unavailable, overall satisfaction remains low. Few borrowers recommend digital payments, particularly for loan renewal, underscoring a general reluctance to shift from conventional practices. The study emphasizes the importance of enhancing digital payment accessibility to increase satisfaction and adoption rates among micro-borrowers in LOLC Finance Philippines, Inc.
Barriers and Motivations for Cloud-Based Accounting Adoption Among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Authors: Eduardo Angelica May L. , G. Datu Jenny , Cruz Armaine D. Dela , Foster Arianne S. , Leon Clarizza L. de
Published: November 2024

The adoption of cloud-based accounting solutions at Jaen, Nueva Ecija by Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) is examined in this study, which reveals important motivators and obstacles affecting their choices. The results show that although some MSME respondents use simple online tools like Google Sheets for financial management, 50% of them are not familiar with cloud accounting software. Automatic data backup, remote data access, and accountant cooperation are the main drivers behind cloud accounting adoption. However, widespread adoption is hampered by issues with competence, data security, and change aversion. Remarkably, only a few respondents acknowledged the value of two-factor authentication as a security precaution. The way that MSME attitudes on cloud technologies are shaped is greatly influenced by accountant advice and peer recommendations. All things considered, the study shows that MSMEs are often reluctant to embrace cloud accounting, indicating the need for focused training and assistance to speed up adoption in this industry.
Exploring Business Dynamics in the Printing Industry of Nueva Ecija
Authors: Espiritu Jose Marie P.
Published: November 2024

The study measured the business dynamics of the printing industry in Nueva Ecija, Philippines as to their organization and management, marketing, technical, financial, and socio-economic aspects. The study employed a descriptive type of research, and a survey method of research was applied. The study was carried out among 50 printing businesses chosen in different parts of Nueva Ecija. The printing industry in Nueva Ecija is largely made up of small, owner-managed enterprises with a focus on maintaining low costs and labor-intensive operations. The limited workforce size and moderate wage levels indicate restricted opportunities for both growth and wage progression. Analysis of business practices shows strong organization and management structures that contribute to effective operations and employee productivity; however, financial management practices received lower assessments, highlighting a need for improved financial planning. To address these challenges, it is recommended that businesses consider strategies for scaling operations and investing in workforce development to create growth opportunities. Additionally, implementing enhanced financial management practices, such as strategic budgeting and resource allocation, can strengthen business resilience and support long-term sustainability. These improvements could provide a foundation for more dynamic growth within the industry, enabling businesses to better meet operational goals and improve financial outcomes.
Integrating Hybrid Learning in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach for Enhanced Language Proficiency
Authors: Preksha Ms. , Kaur Dr. Kanwalpreet
Published: November 2024

In an era where education is increasingly defined by digital integration and flexibility, this study ventures into the intersection of two powerful pedagogical approaches- hybrid learning and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). The research examines how the fusion of these methods impacts the language proficiency of Class 8th students, providing a fresh perspective on modern educational strategies. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study assesses the language outcomes of students receiving hybrid CLIL instruction against those following traditional CLIL methods, focusing on key areas such as vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing skills. The findings reveal a significant edge for the hybrid CLIL group, whose language proficiency soared across all measured areas, outperforming their peers in traditional settings. The study underscores the value of a blended learning environment where digital tools and in-person instruction converge, creating an adaptive, learner-centered approach that enhances both content understanding and language development. By bridging the gap between physical classrooms and virtual resources, hybrid CLIL empowers students to navigate complex linguistic and cognitive tasks more effectively. This study not only redefines the potential of CLIL in contemporary education but also opens doors for future pedagogical innovations, suggesting that hybrid learning is not just an option but a necessity for cultivating 21st-century learners. The findings offer a roadmap for educators and policymakers seeking to embrace new teaching models that meet the evolving demands of education.
Anita Heiss’ Tiddas – A Story of True Friendship and Sisterhood: A Critical Study
Authors: Saha Santosh
Published: November 2024

Dr Anita Heiss’ Tiddas (2014) is one of the best chick lit novels ever written by any Aboriginal writer in Australia. The very name “tiddas” is an Aboriginal term which is used specially by the Northern Australians. So it is a general term used among the Aboriginal people which meant sisters or exceptional women in life. As a grammatical particle the word “tiddas” is the plural form of “tidda”. In most of the novels, written by Dr Anita Heiss, women are the major protagonists. In Avoiding Mr Right (2006) Alice Aigner is the main protagonist who represents the whole Aboriginal society and the condition of the Aboriginal women in the White centric culture. In Not Meeting Mr Right (2007) she confirms that because of the contemporary cultural miserliness and social degradation the Aboriginal women were absolutely exploited. Even they were unable to choose a Mr Right as their permanent life partner in their real life situation. Even the novel Tiddas acclaimed a huge popularity which the author herself admitted in the Author Note of the novel that she was extraordinarily energized about the edition of Tiddas which corresponds with the premiere of the stage adaption of the novel. Even she herself admits that I've still got lots of friends there and family. I've never had a bad time in Canberra, I love it there. It even featured in one of my books, Manhattan Dreaming." However, as far as the name of the novel Tiddas (2024) is concerned it absolutely a story of true friendship and sisterhood. It is the most enjoyable and human story dealing with historical and contemporary Aboriginal issues.
The Influence of Bhagavad Gita on the Literary Works of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Authors: Bhattacharjee Purushattom
Published: November 2024

This article examines the influence of the Bhagavad Gita on Sri Aurobindo Ghosh's literary and philosophical works. The Gita's teachings on karma, bhakti, and jnana shaped Aurobindo's philosophy of Integral Yoga, emphasizing spiritual growth through the integration of life’s physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. His writings, especially Savitri and Essays on the Gita, reflect the Gita’s themes of selfless action, divine will, and spiritual struggle. By reinterpreting the Gita's message as a call for spiritual activism, Aurobindo created a modern path for seekers, extending the text’s relevance to contemporary spiritual and social transformation.
Exploring the Development of a Diasporic Female Bildung in Monica Ali’s Brick Lane
Authors: Seoda Nitisha , Sharma Devendra Kumar
Published: November 2024

Throughout millennia, the synchronic and diachronic study of South Asian literary writings has been predominantly written by male writers, reflecting the social and religious traditions in the region. But, since the late 20th century, women’s artistic abilities have gained significance. Their writings have reached the mainstream cultural imagination and have had significant impact on deconstructing the Britishness and the South Asian diaspora. The present study examines Monica Ali’s magnum opus Brick Lane (2003) as a Diasporic Bildungsroman about a female immigrant, navigating the problems of reassembling autonomy, individuality, and South Asian British identity. Further, this paper may also underscore how Ali realistically questions the traditional notion of South Asian womanhood and offers an alternative to living in an ethnic ghetto, while sexual and political seizures continue to be considered forbidden in Islamic traditions.
Analysis of the Causes of Tess’s Tragedy from Multi-perspectives
Authors: Zhang Jianjun
Published: November 2024

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) is one of the greatest rustic novelists as well as a great poet in English literary history. He is very good at looking at life in a tragic way and describing the human suffering in the tragic sentiment and a unique manner, so he is regarded by critics as " Shakespeare in English fiction ". His representative masterpiece, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, tells the tragic fate of Tess, a very pretty rural girl who is seduced by one man, then deserted by the other and finally propelled to murder for which she is hanged as a miserable consequence. Any tragedy is not isolated or accidental, but the result of many factors. Tess’s tragedy happens with a lot of causes. This paper aims to analyze the causes which lead to Tess’s tragedy from three perspectives: characters’ factors, social factors and writer's factors.
AMONITAS DEL JURÁSICO SUPERIOR Y DEL CRETÁCICO INFERIOR DEL EXTREMO ORIENTAL DEL ESTADO DE DURANGO, MÉXICO
Authors: Peña Muñoz Magdalena Josefina
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo consiste en el estudio de amonitas procedentes de una región situada en el extremo oriental del Estado de Durango, que pertenecen a formaciones del Jurásico Superior y del Cretácico Inferior. Se describen 15 géneros y 25 especies, entre las cuales hay una especie nueva (Substeueroceras durangoensis) y una subespecie nueva (Perisphinctes (Dichotomosphinctes) neohispanicus guadalupensis).
ESTUDIO DE ALGUNAS ALGAS CALCÁREAS DEL CRETÁCICO SUPERIOR Y DEL EOCENO DE LA REGIÓN CENTRAL DEL ESTADO DE CHIAPAS, MÉXICO
Authors: Ayala-Castañares Agustín
Published: November 2024

En el estudio micropaleontológico de sedimentos cretácicos y eocénicos de la región central del Estado de Chiapas, se concentraron abundantes restos de algas calcáreas, tanto clorofíceas como rodofíceas, que se describen en este trabajo.
Fueron identificados ejemplares de Triploporella Solenopora, Archaeolithothamnium, Lithothamnium, Litophyllum y Jania, de los que se discuten su morfología microfósiles asociados y correlación de las rocas donde se encuentran.
CATÁLOGO DE EQUINOIDES FÓSILES DE MÉXICO
Authors: Buitrón-Sánchez Blanca E.
Published: November 2024

En el presente catálogo se sigue el siguiente plan: después del nombre de la especie, siguen todas las citas de esa especie por orden cronológico, mencionándose primero el autor, el año de publicación, página, lámina y figura. Enseguida el dato de la localidad. Este catálogo comprende únicamente el registro de todas las referencias que se han hecho de equinoides fósiles de México, pero no constituye una revisión de la taxonomía o de la nomenclatura, ni tampoco de la posición estratigráfica o de la localidad. Se presentan estos datos tal y como se encuentran en los trabajos originales, a sabiendas de que algunos de estos datos ya han sido corregidos. 
Respecto a los equinoides del Terciario, sólamente se registran aquí aquellas especies que no se mencionaron en el catálogo de Caso, por tratarse en la mayoría de las ocasiones de trabajos que aparecieron posteriormente.
MONOGRAFÍA DE LOS MOLUSCOS DEL MIOCENO MEDIO DE SANTA ROSA, VERACRUZ, MÉXICO PARTE III (GASTERÓPODOS: PYRAMIDELLIDAE A SIPHONARIIDAE) Y PARTE IV (ESCAFÓDODOS: DENTALIIDAE, SIPHONODENTALIIDAE)
Authors: Perrilliat Montoya Maria del Carmen
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se describen e ilustran cuarenta y una especie de gasterópodos, de las cuales cinco son nuevas:  Eumela (Eulimella) bartschi, Acteon (Acteon) pilsbryi, Acteon (Acteon) dalli, Rindgicula (Ringiculella) subrectus, Atys (Aliculastrum) santarosaensis.
El material procede de la formación Agueguexquite de la parte superior del Mioceno Medio de la región suroriental del Estado de Veracruz.
CORALES DE ALGUNAS FORMACIONES CRETÁCICAS DEL ESTADO DE OAXACA
Authors: Reyeros de Castillo Maria Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Estudios geológico-paleontológicos recientes hechos en la región de la Mixteca Alta, Estado de Oaxaca, produjeron entre otros materiales fósiles, la colección de una extensa y variada fauna fósil de corales, la cual se presenta y discute en esta publicación. Esta fauna incluye 19 especies, una de las cuales es nueva (Thecosmilia oaxaquensis) y 18 que corresponden a especies americanas y europeas ya conocidas (Actinastrea cf. A. Decaphylla madagascariensis, Thamnasteria xipei, Thamnasteria crespoi, Cyathphora hasensis, Sstylosmilia gregorii, Stylina sucrensis, Stylina tehuacanensis, Myriophyllia neocomiensis, Calamophyllia sandbergeri. Baryphylia cnfusa, Periseris irregularis, Brachyseris morcella, Meandrphyllia montezumae, Thecosmilia tobleri, Elasmophyllia tolmachoffana, Cladophyllia stewartae, Plesisatrea sulcatilamelloza, Diploastrea harrisi).
Esta fauna pertenece al Cretácico y fue correlacionada con otras de edad semejante en México, Venezuela, Texas y Europa.
NEOGENE MICROFOSSILS FROM THE SANTIAGO DIATOMITE, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO
Authors: Carreño Ana Luisa
Published: November 2024

A biostratigraphic study of the Santiago Diatomite -the diatomaceous outcrops in southernmost Baja California- was carried out using benthic and planktonic foraminifera and calcareous nannoplankton. The Santiago Diatomite is considered to be latest Miocene to middle Pliocene in age and to be associated with nearby upper Pliocene beds. The sediment was deposited during a transgressive event which resulted from local tectonic spreading of the Gulf of California. A paleobasin with its major depocenter at the Santiago site was formed. Micropaleontological information suggests an upper bathyal paleodepth for the Santiago Diatomite, with an assemblage characteristic of transitional water masses -California current and the North Equatorial System- converging at this site. In general, normal marine conditions existed, with the exception of some levels of laminated sediments that suggest decreased oxygen content. Dissolution of calcareous microfossils could be indicative of deposition near the carbonate compensation depth, or local upwelling. Reconstruction of the evolution of the Santiago paleobasin suggests a probable association with a subaerial canyon that existed prior to this time, with later submersion and, finally, a regressive event during late Pliocene-Pleistocene time.
EARLY NEOGENE FORAMINIFERA AND ASSOCIATED MICROFOSSILS OF THE CERRO TIERRA BLANCA MEMBER (EL CIEN FORMATION), BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO
Authors: Carreño Ana Luisa
Published: November 2024

The foraminifera and associated microfossils from the type section of the Cerro Tierra Blanca Member (El Cien Formation), supposedly of late Oligocene age, indicate these strata to be of latest Oligocene to late Miocene age. The analysis done from the sequence demonstrates severa! stratigraphic discontinuities that, associated with the scarce geological information from the area, are indicative of structural complexities not detected during the establishment of the type section. lt was impossible to determine the stratigraphical relation between the strata studied and the supposed two other members of the formation for the same reasons -at El Cien- as well as with other sequences that crop out at El Cien-San Hilario, La Purísima or San Juan de la Costa. The micropaleontological assemblage suggests initial subsidence and deposition of early Miocene volcanics and shelf marine clastics, followed by deposition of upper-bathyal diatomaceous sediments during earliest late Miocene. The observed microfossils are a mixture of low- and high-latitude species, such as the ones found at present, near the distal end of the California current off Baja California Sur, and indicate periods of low and high fertility. Based on the present results, it is not possible to determine if the El Cien Formation is a valid name for the beds surrounding El Cien, nor for those to the east.
XV Congreso Nacional de Paleontología
Authors: Moreno-Bedmar Josep Anton
Published: November 2024

En este escrito se encuentran las memorias y resúmenes del XV Congreso Nacional de Paleontología 2017.
10th International Congress on the Jurassic System
Authors: Villaseñor Martínez Ana Bertha , Rosales Domínguez Carmen , Olóriz-Sáez Federico
Published: November 2024

These are the Congress Memories of the 10th International Congress of Jurassic System. This congress took place on the 4-9 of February 2018 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
X Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología. El Salvador 2019
Authors: Moreno-Bedmar Josep Anton
Published: November 2024

En este número especial se publican las memorias del X Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología. Dicho congreso se llevó a cabo en El Salvador 2019.
Memorias del XVII Congreso Nacional de Paleontología de la Sociedad Mexicana de Paleontología. Hermosillo, Sonora.
Authors: Moreno-Bedmar Josep Anton
Published: November 2024

En este texto se publicaron las memorias del XVII Congreso Nacional de Paleontología de la Sociedad Mexicana de Paleontología. Éste se realizó en Hermosillo, Sonora.
Review about Application of Nelumbo Nucifera
Authors: V Narmathavarsa
Published: November 2024

Natural Fibers are obtained from nature. The natural sources of these fibres can be plants, animals or minerals. We selected the plant sources as Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Lotus(Nelumbo nucifera) an aquatic perennial plant cultivated widely from Pallapalayam pond, Pollachi. Natural fibers have the advantages of low density, low cost, and biodegradability. Lotus fabric has the same significance but is less popular compared to other natural fibers. This fiber is a unique and luxurious natural fiber and its properties are Softness due to the fine and delicate fibers, breathability, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, UVresistant, sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers. It is used for Textiles like scarves, shawls and clothing, fishing nets and ropes because it has water resistant properties and other marine equipment, handicrafts such as baskets, bags and other woven goods, paper, medical purposes like napkins, wet wipes, sutures, absorbent core sheet, diapers etc. The industry is embracing nonwovens (pads, wipes, napkins) and single-use materials to cater to the huge demand from the consumer community. Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus) was used in their study to enhance the good medicinal property and eco- friendly in nature. Sustainability issues in textiles have an exploration of many new fibers from renewable sources. Lotus plants require minimal water and no chemicals or pesticides, making the fiber environmentally friendly. It is also naturally resistant to water and stains, making it’s a range of products.
Unveiling Sexting’s Dark Side: Exploring the Psychological and Childhood Correlates of Coercive Sexting
Authors: Painchaud Mia , Babchishin Kelly M. , Gawlik Monica
Published: November 2024

Sexting has become an increasingly popular sexual behaviour, and with this, sexting coercion has become a new form of sexual victimization. Archival data from an anonymized community sample (18-30 years old), previously collected for a study related to consensual and unsolicited sexting was used for the current study. Approximately 1 in 4 participants (29%; 816/2812; Nwomen = 569, Nmen = 184) reported being pressured or threatened into sexting. Odds ratio analyses were used to assess psychological and childhood correlates of coercive sexting. Results found that gender (OR = .262, p < .001, 95% CI [.215, .320]), higher reported peer pressure (OR = 1.508, p < .001, 95% CI [1.402, 1.623]), and increased familial instability during childhood (OR = 3.378, p < .001, 95% CI [2.176, 5.245]) were significant correlates for experiencing coercive sexting. The current findings will help inform educational materials and prevention efforts to decrease rates of sexting victimization.
Explore, Plan, Succeed!: A Career Development Study
Authors: Brunner-Larson Lucia , Campbell Bernadette
Published: November 2024

This experiment aligns with the career construction theory, which emphasizes the importance of adaptability in navigating career transitions (Savickas, 2005). Data from 297 students enrolled in introductory psychology courses at Carleton University were assessed using hierarchical regression analyses to explore the effects of demographics (i.e., job number, job status, GPA, year of study), parental career-related behaviors (i.e., support, interference, and non-engagement) and participation in a brief planning intervention on career curiosity, career adaptability, career anxiety, and decision-making self-efficacy. This study further explored the relationship between these career attitudinal outcomes. Results indicated a significant role of specific parental career-related behaviors in developing confidence in decision-making. The development of career adaptability resources also explained variance in students' career decision-making self-efficacy and career anxiety. Our findings contribute to the career development literature and provide insights for academics and career professionals.
Factors Related to a Stronger Work Role Identity in the School-to-Work Transition
Authors: Cho Carrie , Mantler Janet , Bowker Anne
Published: November 2024

Work role identity is the degree to which an individual has a self-concept as someone who works and engages in work behaviours consistent with this identity. A strong work role identity may be important for a successful school-to-work transition. To explore predictors and outcomes of work role identity in recent university graduates, survey data were collected from 488 Canadian and American employees who had graduated within the previous 12 years. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that a shorter post-university unemployment period after graduating, stronger job satisfaction, and higher proactivity were associated with a stronger work role identity and work role identity was significantly related to better job performance. Given that proactivity is a skill that can be developed, universities could consider ways to help students develop proactivity, which would strengthen their work role identity and support students when integrating into the labour force as full-time workers.
Using the FRAME Framework to Understand Therapist-Led Adaptations to the Secret Agent Society Program for Autistic Children
Authors: Virtue Alexis , Ameis Stephanie , Cascio M. Ariel , Gray Kylie , Kerns Connor , Lai Meng-Chuan , Lake Johanna , Racine Eric , Thomson Kendra , Weiss Jonathan A. , Lee Vivian
Published: November 2024

Autistic children often receive support for mental health and emotional challenges through community-based group-format cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is manualized, but in community settings, interventions tend to not be delivered as intended. Inherent individual preferences and behavioural challenges in autistic children often lead to intervention adaptations that better suit individual client needs. This study used the FRAME framework to categorize and understand adaptations made to the Secret Agent Society: Small Group (SAS: SG) CBT program for autistic children (8-12 years). Interviews were conducted with therapists and then transcribed, analyzed and thematically coded using the framework. Results indicate that adaptations were primarily unplanned, content-based, and modifications were made based on clients' cognitive capacity. These results can provide useful information to help identify adaptations that do not interfere with the effectiveness of programming.
Existential Authenticity, Religiosity, and Mental Health: Age Differences in an Increasingly Secular Society
Authors: Williams Bronwyn , Ysseldyk Renate , Banerjee Albert , Vail Kenneth , Tippins Emily , Pimenova Maria , Jayaprakash Tarini , Lapish Caroline
Published: November 2024

With the increasing secularization of society, uncertainty exists regarding how this age-related trend may be associated with mental health. Using online surveys, this study examined potential relationships among religiosity (i.e., intrinsic, extrinsic, and quest orientations), existential authenticity (i.e., behaving in ways that align with one’s true self), and mental health (i.e., anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction) among university student (n = 659) and older adult (n = 261) samples. Analyses revealed that among younger adults, intrinsic religiosity was associated with higher authenticity and greater life satisfaction, and authenticity also indirectly linked intrinsic religiosity to each mental health index. However, among older adults, only quest religious orientation was associated with greater authenticity, while authenticity also indirectly linked quest religiosity to each index of mental health. Taken together, these results suggest that religiosity may be differentially associated with mental health as a function of age, in part through uniquely linking to conceptualizations of one’s authentic self.
Does Our Self-Talk Influence Our Success in Pursuing Goals? Relationships Between Self-Talk Valence, Personality Traits, and Goal Attainment
Authors: Do Jenny , Thorne Tyler , Milyavskaya Marina
Published: November 2024

Does our self-talk influence our success in pursuing goals? Research on this topic, largely limited to sports psychology, has shown evidence of self-talk’s association with goal achievement. Drawing from sports literature, we predicted a positive association between self-talk valence and goal attainment among college students in their everyday goal pursuit. Additionally, we examined how neuroticism and extraversion related to goal attainment and whether self-talk valence mediated these relationships. Our sample comprised 190 students from a Canadian university who completed in-lab surveys on self-talk content and frequency, goal attainment, and personality traits. Linear regressions found that self-talk valence and extraversion positively correlated with goal attainment, while neuroticism showed a negative correlation. Mediation analyses found that self-talk valence partially mediated the relationship between these personality traits and goal attainment. Overall, the results supported our hypotheses. Future research should utilize longitudinal design and alternative measures of goal achievement to establish causal relationships.
Bark is Learned Before Bark: Iconic Meanings of Homographs are Learned Earlier
Authors: Aguanno Laura S. , Sidhu David M.
Published: November 2024

Iconicity refers to words whose forms imitate their meanings (e.g., onomatopoeia). Research shows that children learn iconic words earlier than arbitrary words, suggesting iconicity may facilitate word-learning. However, Laing (2019) proposed that children may learn these words earlier because their forms are easier to produce. We explored this by testing the age at which specific meanings within a given form (e.g., two meanings of “bark”) are learned. 120 participants provided iconicity ratings on 1668 specific word-meaning pairings for 390 homographs on a scale of not iconic at all (1) to very iconic (7). These ratings were then used to predict age-of-acquisition for each specific meaning. A linear mixed effects regression, which accounted for word form, and controlled for length, frequency, and phonological neighbourhood size, found that iconic word-meanings were learned earlier than less iconic ones. This finding supports iconicity as an important factor in word-learning.
What's Love Got To Do With It? An Examination of Perceived Prosocial Motivations for the Perpetration of Intimate Partner Cyber Aggression
Authors: Bagley Mary , Daniels Tina , Bonneville Alyssa
Published: November 2024

Recent technological advancements have facilitated cyber relationships and in turn, cyber dating abuse has become more prevalent than ever. The present study examined cyber aggression perpetration in the form of excessive monitoring as a function of perceived prosocial motives. It was hypothesized that perpetrators reporting prosocial motivations would be significantly related to high levels of perpetration. Additionally, relationship investment was predicted to be a moderator of the relationship between perceived prosocial motives and perpetration. The third hypothesis was that gender would moderate the relationship, such that females would exhibit a stronger relationship than males. To examine these hypotheses, undergraduate university students (N = 513) completed questionnaires reporting the frequency and type of cyber dating abuse they perpetrated, the underlying motivations perpetrators reported lead to perpetration, and relationship investment. This research has relevant implications for the development of intervention and prevention programs aimed at reducing the occurrence of online dating violence.