bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SYSTEM DYNAMICS APPROACH AND ITS USAGE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
Authors: TURSUN Mehmet , AKSU İbrahim
Published: July 2022

System dynamics is a dynamic analysis method that examines the complex relationships between events and the nonlinear connections between these relationships and is used in social sciences as well as in fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and urbanization. System dynamics provides the opportunity to accurately evaluate and model the current state of the problem subject to analysis and offers the opportunity to test the problem under different scenarios. This facilitates decision-making processes and provides managers with the opportunity to keep up with the dynamism of the age. In the study, the system dynamics approach, which has been used effectively in social sciences in recent years, and the system thinking that forms the basis of system dynamics are explained in detail. Afterward, a literature review on system dynamics was made and studies in social sciences were mentioned.
NORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL DISCUSSIONS ON PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE
Authors: SEÇKİNER BİNGÖL Ezgi
Published: July 2022

Katılımcı yönetişim (KY), yönetişim teorisinin bir alt kümesi olarak müzakereci uygulamalarla demokratik katılıma vurgu yapan, katılımı ayrıntılı ilke ve kurumlara dayandıran ve bu yolla vatandaş katılımını güçlendirmeyi hedefleyen popüler bir mefhumdur. Kavramsal açıdan katılımcı yönetişim girişimlerinin ayırt edici özelliklerine ilişkin mevcut literatür sınırlıdır. Ayrıca katılımcı yönetişim normatif olarak çekici çözümler sunsa da uygulamada çeşitli sorunlarla karşılaşabilmektedir. Bu makale, katılımcı yönetişime ilişkin normatif söylemleri ve pratik deneyimleri karşılaştırarak katılımcı yönetişim üzerine etraflı bir tartışma sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Teorik ve pratik karşılaştırma; temsili demokrasi-meşruiyet, etkinlik-verimlilik, kapsayıcılık, hesap verebilirlik ve kamu değeri olmak üzere beş konu başlığı altında yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, müzakereci süreçler yoluyla temsili demokrasinin katılım sorunlarını giderme ve yerel düzeyde verimliliği sağlama hususlarında KY başarılı sonuçlar sunmaktadır. Bununla beraber katılımcı yönetişimin ayrı sosyal, siyasi ve idari bağlamlarda farklı çıktılar sağladığı görülmüştür. Katılımcı yönetişim, siyasi meşruiyeti sağlama, hesap verebilirlik, kapsayıcılık ve kamu değeri oluşturma gibi hedeflerde tek başına bir belirleyici olmaktan uzaktır.
Qualıtatıve Research Process Based On Explanatıon And Understandıng In Internatıonal Relatıons Studıes, Methods And Computer Assısted Data Anaysıs
Authors: GÖKÇE Emrah Utku
Published: July 2022

Qualitative research methods are used to analyze a concept existing in the minds, to describe, to describe a case, to reveal a unique culture, to interpret contexts, to understand how a process improves, or to make a causal explanation of a case. Qualitative research methods are widely used in International Relations studies in Türkiye, but unfortunately, the qualitative research process could not be improved in accordance with scientific research procedures. The main purpose of the study is to point out systematically how to maintain the qualitative research process. In the study, while it is answered why a scientific research will be done, the difference between the concepts of methodology and method is revealed. In addition, it is discussed how to construct a qualitative scientific research process with explanatory-positivist and understanding-constructivist methodology. The steps that are followed in the qualitative research process are common whatever researchers choose any methodology. The study presents that the qualitative research process can be done in five steps: (1) setting up of research question and hypothesis, (2) reviewing literature, (3) selecting research design, (4) selecting data collection methods and (5) data analysis method. Moreover it is detailed how to ask explanatory and interpretive questions and how to detailed set up a hypotheses in qualitative research. Suggestions for using in qualitative research are cited. It is systematically shown in practice how and where to use any methods. In the context of International Relations studies, it is exemplified how to create a codebook and to analyze data with computer software (MAXQDA). Although the study is specially designed for those studying in the field of International Relations, general researchers can also follow these stages and conduct qualitative research.
An Examination of Election Polls in Turkey From the Total Survey Error Paradigm Perspective
Authors: AYDAŞ İrem , MORAL Mert , TOSUN Yasemin
Published: July 2022

Election polls are not only essential to measure electorates' political attitudes, preferences, and behavior but may also influence their formation. In this study, we evaluate election polls in Turkey, which have been increasingly popular and criticized by political actors in the last years, from a survey methodology perspective and investigate whether they follow internationally recognized standards. To this end, we collected a comprehensive dataset covering all election polls on eight elections between 2011 and 2019 published at traditional or social media outlets. Our assessment of a total of 295 election polls from the perspective of the "total survey error" paradigm and CNN's transparency guidelines shows that, most election polls in Turkey do not follow scientific standards, especially in terms of representation, and are thus unsuccessful at predicting election outcomes. In the conclusion, we discuss how survey data from public opinion and election polls, and cross-national surveys can be employed in political science research.
The Epidemiology of Invasive, Multipleantibiotic–resistantKlebsiella pneumoniaeInfection in a Breeding Colony of Immunocompromised NSG Mice
Authors: Stair Melissa I , Carrasco Sebastian E , Annamalai Damodaran , Jordan Ellen B , Mannion Anthony , Feng Yan , Fabian Niora , Ge Zhongming , Muthupalani Sureshkumar , Dzink-Fox JoAnn , Krzisch Marine Anais , Fox James G
Published: July 2022

Klebsiella pneumoniae(Kp) is a gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that causes severe pneumonia, pyelonephritis, and sepsis in immunocompromised hosts. During a 4-mo interval, several NOD.Cg-PrkdcscidIl2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ (NSG) breeders and pups in our facilities were diagnosed withKpinfections. An initial 6 adult and 1 juvenile NSG mice were submitted for necropsy and histologic examination because of acute onset of diarrhea and death. The evaluation revealed typhlocolitis in 2 of the mice and tritrichomoniasis in all 7.Escherichia colipositive for polyketide synthase (pks+) andKpwere isolated from the intestines. Given a history of sepsis due topks+E. coliin NSG mice in our facilities and determination of its antimicrobial susceptibility, trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (TMP–SMX) was administered to the colony in the drinking water for 4 wk. After this intervention, an additional 21 mice became ill or died; 11 of these mice had suppurative pneumonia, meningoencephalitis, hepatitis, metritis, pyelonephritis, or sepsis.Kpwas cultured from pulmonary abscesses or blood of 10 of the mice. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) indicated that theKpisolates contained genes associated with phenotypes found in pore-formingKpisolates cultured from humans with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. None of theKpisolates exhibited a hyperviscous phenotype, but 13 of 14 were resistant to TMP–SMX. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing indicated sensitivity of theKpto enrofloxacin, which was administered in the drinking water. Antibiotic sensitivity profiles were confirmed by WGS of theKpstrains; key virulence and resistance genes to quaternary ammonia compounds were also identified. Enrofloxacin treatment resulted in a marked reduction in mortality, and the study using the NSG mice was completed successfully. Our findings implicate intestinal translocation ofKpas the cause of pneumonia and systemic infections in NSG mice and highlight the importance of identification of enteric microbial pathogens and targeted antibiotic selection when treating bacterial infections in immunocompromised mice.
Potencial del Modelo de Tareas TecnoPedagógicas para promover procesos de conjeturación en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Romero Castro Luis Carlos , Camargo Uribe Leonor
Published: July 2022

En este artículo examinamos la influencia de tareas de geometría en el desarrollo de procesos de conjeturación, dirigidas a estudiantes de primer semestre de arquitectura. El diseño de las tareas se fundamentó en el Modelo de Tareas Tecno-Pedagógicas (MTT). Seguimos la pauta de una investigación de diseño y realizamos el análisis tomando como herramienta analítica al conjunto de fases del proceso de conjeturación propuestas por Cañadas y colaboradores (2008) en articulación con los patrones de variación sugeridos por Marton, Runesson y Tsui (2004). Concluimos que el MTT ofrece una alternativa útil para estructurar el diseño de tareas mediadas por un software de geometría dinámica cuyo propósito sea promover procesos de conjeturación.
Towards an approach to teachers’ professional development: How to work with algebraic thinking in the early years
Authors: Criez Nobrega Ferreira Miriam , Da Ponte João Pedro , Ribeiro Alessandro Jacques
Published: July 2022

This article presents the first intervention cycle of a design-based research program on teacher professional development. The study aims to understand how the formative process helped teachers to understand what algebraic thinking means and how to work with it in the early years. Data analysis was based on three principles of design: teacher’s role and actions, professional learning tasks for teachers, and discursive interactions among participants. The results suggest that these design principles contributed to teachers’ understanding of the meaning of algebraic thinking and how to promote it in elementary students.
¿Tienen ansiedad hacia las matemáticas los futuros maestros?
Authors: Nortes Martínez-Atero Rosa , López Pina José Antonio , Núñez Núñez Rosa María , Nortes Checa Andrés
Published: July 2022

Para conocer el nivel de ansiedad hacia las Matemáticas de los futuros maestros se aplica desde el curso 2012-13 al 2018-19, el cuestionario de Fennema y Sherman (1976), compuesto de 12 ítems tipo Likert de 1 a 5. De los 895 alumnos, uno de cada dos tiene ansiedad alta o muy alta hacia las Matemáticas con una ansiedad media de 2.99, la diferencia máxima entre cursos es de 37 centésimas, las mujeres tienen más ansiedad ante las matemáticas que los hombres y tres de cada cinco estudiantes se ponen nerviosos y están intranquilos durante un examen de matemáticas.
Pensamiento funcional de estudiantes de 2º de primaria: estructuras y representaciones
Authors: Torres María Dolores , María C. Cañadas  , Antonio Moreno
Published: July 2022

Este trabajo es parte de una investigación más amplia que se desarrolla en el ámbito del pensamiento algebraico de estudiantes de educación primaria en España. Nos centramos aquí en identificar las estructuras (regularidades identificadas) y las representaciones que aparecen cuando los estudiantes trabajan con tareas de generalización. Involucramos funciones lineales en un estudio de caso dentro del experimento de enseñanza con tres estudiantes de 2º de educación primaria (7-8 años). Destacamos que el número de estructuras y la forma de generalizar la estructura dependen de las tareas planteadas en cada caso, según la función implicada. Las generalizaciones de todos los estudiantes se han representado mediante representaciones verbales y/o numéricas.
Diagnostic quality control of LEDs by thermal characteristics
Authors:   Ulyanovsk Branch of Kotelnikov IRE RAS, 432071, Russia, Ulyanovsk, Goncharov st., 48/2, Sergeev V.А. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, 432027, Russia, Ulyanovsk, Severnyy Venets, 32, Radaev O.A. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of Kotelnikov IRE RAS, 432071, Russia, Ulyanovsk, Goncharov st., 48/2, Frolov I.V. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of Kotelnikov IRE RAS, 432071, Russia, Ulyanovsk, Goncharov st., 48/2
Published: July 2022

The results of measurements of the current dependences of the thermal resistance of the junction-case of LEDs of various types and manufacturers are presented. It is determined that the thermal resistance increases with increasing current, and for many samples there is a noticeable break in the current dependence of thermal resistance at currents close to the nominal one. It has been experimentally shown that the steepness of the current dependence of the junction-case thermal resistance can be used as a diagnostic parameter that makes it possible to estimate the degree of temperature distribution inhomogeneity. According to the results of tests of red low-power LEDs TLCR5800 under direct current for 8,000 h, a correlation was established between the magnitude of the power drop and the steepness of the current dependence of the junction-case thermal resistance: the correlation coefficient of these values ​​was 0.538. The relative change in thermal resistance during testing is strongly correlated with the absolute value of thermal resistance before testing: the correlation coefficient is -0.685. On the basis of the experimental results obtained, a method for quality control of LEDs was developed by the steepness of the current dependence of the thermal resistance of the junction-case. The developed methods for quality control of LEDs can be recommended for use at the input control of enterprises-manufacturers of LED products.
Diffusion of High Impact Educational Practices at a Saudi
Authors: Almutiry Muhannad , Alshehri Mohammad Y. , Sayed Gary
Published: July 2022

Higher education is challenged by workforce needs to transform its outcomes from “knowledge-based” to “competency-based” outcomes. High-impact educational practices, commonly referred to as HIPs, provide, among other benefits, efficacious development of workforce-ready specific competencies. Strategic implementation of HIPs has yet to be diffused at Saudi universities. The Northern Border University (NBU) has identified a set of core competencies graduate workforce-ready graduates. To effectively realize the intended outcomes of its core competencies, NBU selected a set of HIPs to increase student success. This paper discusses NBU’s processes and implementation strategies in selecting core competencies and HIPs with ultimate aim of translating both to the local higher education culture and norms in order to effectively achieve desired outcomes. Keywords: HIPs implementation, core competency, competency-based education
An Analysis of the Ideal Qualities that Unıversıty Students Look for in their Peer
Authors: Akan Durdağı , Sevim Oğuzhan , Yıldırım İsa , Çiftçi Muhammed , Emre Kılıç Muhammet
Published: July 2022

The aim of this research is to reveal the cognitive constructs of university students regarding their ideal peer qualities. As the research has both qualitative and quantitative dimensions, the study was carried out in accordance with the exploratory sequential design, which is a type of mixed method. The research was conducted with 24 university students studying at different faculties of Atatürk University in the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. The study group was formed in accordance with the maximum diversity principle with the criterion sampling method, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods. The repertory grid technique was used in this study. The repertoire grid form applied to the participants was analyzed and 240 cognitive constructs related to ideal peer qualities were produced by the participants. Based on 240 cognitive constructs, the main construct groups are listed as humanistic values, ethical attitudes and behaviors, discipline/rationalism, communication skills, social skills, extroversion, and leadership according to qualified number. Keywords: friendships, university students, peers
Development and Testing of a Web Application to Improve Entry-to-Practice Pediatric Nursing Competencies: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: Chen Ruth , Saud Haris
Published: July 2022

Nurse educators can design technology-enhanced learning supports to prepare graduates to meet entry-to-practice (ETP) competencies and pass licensure examinations. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a proof-of-concept web application (Web App) to facilitate understanding of ETP competencies, and to explore the Web App’s potential to improve performance on NCLEX readiness tests. We developed and evaluated the Web App in two stages. We focused on identifying important technical considerations involved in creating the Web App, developing learning content, and creating self-testing questions for learners in the Pilot phase. In the full-scale implementation phase, participants accessed the Web App content and self-testing questions and completed a study questionnaire and knowledge test; a subset of participants completed the NCLEX readiness test. Web App participants demonstrated a small-medium effect size on the knowledge test for overall score (d=0.39) and knowledge transfer (d=0.44) when compared with non-participants. There was no significant difference in performance on the NCLEX readiness test between participants and non-participants. This proof-of-concept study supported the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Web App to promote learning of ETP competencies. Future research directions include development and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning aids that align with nursing curricula and ETP competencies. Keywords: education technology, web application, competency-based education, entry-to-practice competencies
On the Presentation of Artistic Conception in Ancient Chinese Ink Painting
Authors: Zhang Jianmin
Published: July 2022

As an integral part of the Chinese tradition, ancient Chinese ink culture has its own independent framework. The ink painting has its ideological foundation upon this ink culture, and its way of thinking echoes with the typical Eastern holistic worldview, presenting unique artistic conception and affection with ink image, which bears ancient Chinese people’s comprehension and reflection of the order of nature, the truth of life and the charm of culture. The view of drawing form for ancient ink painting is based on the visual experience of “traveling sight”, “mindful acknowledging” and location management to portray the shape and spirit of nature and manifest the holistic cosmology of the unity of man and nature in its artistic conception.
Wellens Syndrome: impending acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Vicente Miguel , Domingos Luís , Kapenda Afonso , Bazanga Elizabeth , Peralta Tomás
Published: July 2022

Wellens syndrome was described by Zwaan, Bär and Wellens, in 1982. On the electrocardiogram, T wave morphological alterations are observed in precordial leads, suggesting severe proximal stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery and an imminent risk of acute myocardial infarction and/or sudden death, with slight or no alteration in serum troponin. Its early recognition and management with early myocardial reperfusion avoid unfavorable outcomes. Percutaneous coronary intervention and surgical myocardial revascularization are the most used strategies for treatment. The authors describe two cases of types A and B Wellens syndrome treated with different reperfusion strategies.
Hasidic Pilgrimage to Uman in 2020 in Belarusian Telegram Chats
Authors:   International University “MITSO”, Dziahel Hanna
Published: July 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the reflection of the pilgrimage to Uman of the Bratslav Hasidim in 2020. The paper focuses on only one type of source: telegram chats as a new source of information in digital ethnography. The use of this type of sources was facilitated by the socio-political situation in Belarus in 2020. The study attempted to study the reaction of chat participants to news related to the Hasidim. The Hasidic pilgrimage was not a widely discussed topic, but some information was found. Based on the analysis of the messages, conclusions were drawn that the Hasidim are unequivocally perceived as «Others», and their pilgrimage as a previously unknown phenomenon. The «holiness» of the Hasidim, their possible support for the current government or the protest movement, tried to use both state media and chat participants for their own purposes. The idea was revealed that religiosity was somehow connected with the lack of hygiene.
Analisa Rencana dan Pengendalian Jumlah Penggunaan Anggaran Biaya Pelaksanaan Proyek Berskala Kecil
Authors: Senolinggi Silas Fedrisa
Published: July 2022

Paper ini adalah tugas mata kuliah Metodologi Penelitian
Curious about threats: Morbid curiosity and interest in conspiracy theories
Authors: Scrivner Coltan , Stubbersfield Joseph Michael
Published: July 2022

Conspiracy theories provide explanations of important events or circumstances which allege a secret plot between two or more powerful actors as the salient cause, and commonly highlight the threat presented by the plot and its conspirators. Given the importance of threat in conspiracy theories, an interest in obtaining threat-related information might predispose one to be interested in conspiracy theory. Morbid curiosity describes the tendency to seek out information about threatening or dangerous situations and is associated with an interest in threat-related entertainment. Across three studies we investigated the relationship between morbid curiosity and conspiracy theories. We found that higher trait morbid curiosity was associated with higher general conspiracist beliefs (Study 1) and the perceived threat of conspiratorial explanations of events (Study 2). Using a behavioural choice paradigm, we found that participants who chose to investigate morbidly curious stimuli were more likely to choose to learn about conspiratorial explanations for events (Study 3). Greater curiosity about the minds of dangerous people was consistently the strongest predictor of conspiratorial ideation and interest. These results suggest that morbid curiosity is an important but hitherto unstudied predictor of conspiratorial interest and belief.
Vai trò và xu thế hợp tác trong công bố khoa học ở Việt Nam
Authors: Lai Thuong
Published: July 2022

Collaboration is becoming a trend in modern science. The emergence of new research topics that require interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary cooperation in research has led to the trend and expansion of cooperation in science. Scientific cooperation also helps scientists from developing countries to access the latest trends, resources and research support tools, thereby improving research capacity of individuals as well as developing countries in science. This article shows that the trend of international cooperation is growing in the Vietnamese scientific community. In addition, Vietnamese scientists have also started to build a network of research cooperation in the country and achieved certain achievements in recent years. However, aside from the benefits, research has also found that collaborating in science creates ethical concerns, conflicts with the law, and unequal access to science. Therefore, the article proposes some recommendations to improve cooperation capacity in international scientific publishing.
IMPLEMENTASI PERENCANAAN STRATEGIS DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU GURU DI SMP NEGERI 24 BANDAR LAMPUNG KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: DAHLIA APRI
Published: July 2022

A good strategic plan can support improving the quality of educators. Sometimes good planning doesn't always create good execution. The purpose of this research is to identify the effectiveness of strategic planning implemented at SMP Negeri 24 Bandar Lampung in improving the quality of educators.This study uses the type of field research used to answer research questions. The survey involved observations and interviews, as well as the collection of written documentation. Data is analyzed to present it in an effective manner and to verify its accuracy. After that, the writer uses source triangulation and method triangulation to ensure that the information is reliable.As a result of this research, the strategic plan of SMP Negeri 24 Bandar Lampung can be successfully implemented as follows. The principal performs several planning steps. For each respective task; identify and identify various laws, regulations, policies, and school teachers for improving the quality of educators. Realizing the vision, mission and values of the School. SWOT analysis. This activity is supported by the formed team. The implementation of the strategic plan at SMP Negeri 24 Bandar Lampung includes several actions, including preparing for the implementation of activities by holding meetings to determine the activities to be carried out and the main objectives of the activities.The principal chooses a training target at random. In practice, the principal ensures good communication between members. Principals and foundations work together to ensure that activities are carried out in schools. Strategic planning is evaluated periodically. Evaluation is carried out at the beginning of the year meeting, discussion of programs and activities to be carried out next year, preparation of action plans and schedule of the person in charge of activities.
PENGARUH DAYA DUKUNG LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPUASAN WISATAWAN DI THE GREAT ASIA AFRICA LEMBANG
Authors: Gusnita Sarmila
Published: July 2022

The Great Asia Africa lembang adalah salah satu kawasan wisata yang menawarkan objek wisata alam. oleh karena itu, daya dukung lingkungan sangat berpengaruh terhadap pengalaman pengunjung serta berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan wisatawan.
Pengaruh Rasio Tapper pada Performa Spoiler Belakang Mobil
Authors: granandatama muhammad barqi rizko
Published: July 2022

Meningkatnya perkembangan modifikasi mobil dan kurangnya pemahaman tentang fungsi menggunakan spoiler atau sayap belakang pada kendaraan, mendasari penelitian tentang gaya aerodinamis yang bekerja pada mobil. Karakteristik aerodinamis dari mobil sipil Honda 2009 sangat menarik dalam mengurangi kecelakaan balap mobil karena pemuatan angin dan dalam mengurangi konsumsi bahan bakar[1]. Saat ini, desain permukaan luar mobil penumpang bukan hanya soal gaya dan keamanan tetapi aliran udara di sekitar bodi mobil dan aksesori eksterior memiliki efek signifikan pada konsumsi bahan bakar, kinerja dan dominan pada kebisingan angin[2]. Sudah diketahui dalam bersepeda elit bahwa pengendara sepeda yang mengendarai di belakang mobil mengalami pengurangan substansial dalam ketahanan aerodinamis atau hambatan. Namun, efek hulu oleh mobil berikut pada pengendara sepeda di depannya tidak terkenal dan, sejauh pengetahuan kita, belum dilaporkan dalam literatur ilmiah[3]. kemiringan yang lebih lembut dari atap ke spoiler, yang membantu mengurangi pemisahan aliran. Mengurangi pemisahan aliran mengurangi hambatan, yang meningkatkan penghematan bahan bakar[4]
DAYA TARIK EKO WISATA DI TELAGA BIRU CICEREM KABUPATEN KUNINGAN PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: nurhizrah Muhamad adam
Published: July 2022

Pariwisata sudah menjadi salah satu penopang ekonomi di Inodnesia. Salah satu pariwisata yang banyak diminati adalah wisata alam. Keindahan alam sudah menjadi bagian penting dalam kegiatan kepariwisataan dan menjadi aset bagi Indonesia (Syarifuddin & Musafa, 2021). Provinsi Jawa Barat memiliki berbagai potensi wisata (Syarifuddin et al., 2018). Kondisi geografisnya yang kebanyakan dataran tinggi sehingga wilayah Jawa Barat memiliki udara yang sejuk, suasana yang asri, dan jarang ditemui di wilayah perkotaan. Sebagian besar wilayah Jawa Barat juga dikelilingi oleh bukit dan pegunungan (Noviyanti et al., 2020). Upaya pemanfaatan potensi wisata alam adalah dengan membangun ekowisata, yaitu pariwisata berbasis alam sebagai produk utama (Sahidin et al., 2018).
Spirituality is associated with Covid-19 vaccination scepticism
Authors: Zarzeczna Natalia , Bertlich Tisa , Većkalov Bojana , Rutjens Bastiaan T
Published: July 2022

Vaccine scepticism poses a significant global health risk, which has again become clear during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Previous research has identified spirituality as an important contributor to general vaccine scepticism. In the present manuscript, we assessed whether spirituality similarly contributes to scepticism towards Covid-19 vaccines, including hesitancy in deciding to be vaccinated and vaccine uptake. We conducted two studies online in the UK (N = 585) in late 2020/early 2021. As expected, individuals who strongly identified as spiritual were more sceptical about Covid-19 vaccines. This association was explained by low faith in science, but not by conspiracy beliefs. Importantly, among the vaccinated participants, those who were more spiritual hesitated more in deciding to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Using structural equation modelling (SEM), we further found that spirituality directly predicted lower likelihood of being vaccinated against Covid-19 (Study 3, N = 456). We also identified low science literacy as an additional predictor of Covid-19 scepticism, but not actual vaccine uptake. To conclude, spiritual beliefs are an important factor to consider when aiming to increase understanding of vaccine-related science scepticism and vaccination rejection.
The Effect of Sleep on Intrusive Memories in Daily Life: A Meta-analysis of Trauma Film Experiments
Authors: Davidson Per , Marcusson-Clavertz David
Published: July 2022

Study objectives: Following traumatic events, people frequently experience distressing, involuntary memories of them (i.e., intrusions). Accumulating evidence suggests that sleep facilitates voluntary memory retrieval by supporting memory consolidation, but it is less clear what effect sleep has on intrusions. Recent research has used distressing film clips as a proxy for traumatizing events and examined whether sleep affects intrusions by prompting participants to record diaries of intrusions across several days after viewing the trauma film. We sought to synthesize the literature on sleep and intrusions by performing a meta-analysis.Methods: A total of 7 effect sizes from 6 independent studies were included in two meta-analyses examining the effect of sleep (n=192) compared to wake (n=175) on a) the number of intrusions and b) the mean distress associated with them. Results: There was a small significant effect where sleep reduced the number of intrusive memories (Hedges’ g = -0.26, p = .04, 95% CI [-0.50, -0.01]). Sleep did not significantly affect the average distress associated with intrusions (Hedges’ g = -0.14, p = .25, 95% CI [-0.38, 0.10]).Conclusions: Although sleep appears to reduce the number of intrusive memories of distressing films, high-powered studies are needed to examine the reproducibility of this effect. We discuss to which extent this effect is caused by sleep affecting the consolidation of these memories, and to which extent sleep simply makes it easier to consciously control which memories enter into awareness.
Assessing interpersonal impact of veterans with PTSD and moral injury: A case study of how significant others perceive veterans undergoing a positive psychology intervention
Authors: McGuire Adam P , Erickson Thane , Nabulsi Eman
Published: July 2022

Given the risk for PTSD and moral injury to negatively impact relationships of veterans, researchers have increasingly focused on social functioning assessment. However, extant studies have often relied on self-report methods and relatively broad relational measures. To better understand the dynamic process of social functioning, it is important to determine how others perceive those veterans and their interactions. Interpersonal circumplex assessments, such as the Impact Message Inventory-Circumplex (IMI-C), may provide that perspective by asking others to rate observations of veterans’ social behaviors on a circular pattern of eight octants representing unique blends of two orthogonal dimensions: affiliation (cold-warm) and control (dominant-submissive). This case study demonstrated how the IMI-C can be used to examine significant others’ perceptions of veterans with PTSD and moral injury in the context of a novel positive psychology treatment focused on inducing moral elevation. Using a fine-grained analysis of interpersonal behaviors, this study described two cases of veterans who demonstrated notable pre-post changes in how they were perceived by others, providing contextual information including quantitative changes in PTSD symptoms, moral injury, and quality of life, as well as qualitative reports of interpersonal changes. Clinical and research implications are discussed.
Sensorimotor Synchronization Increases Groove
Authors: Spiech Connor , Hope Mikael , Câmara Guilherme Schmidt , Sioros George , Endestad Tor , Laeng Bruno , Danielsen Anne
Published: July 2022

‘Groove’ can be understood as the (pleasurable) urge to move to music. Predictive accounts of music listening posit that groove reflects an embodied suppression of prediction errors (i.e., active inference) arising from moderate levels of complexity. Here, there are frequent prediction errors that challenge internal models of the rhythmic structure but not to the point of failure, compelling us to reinforce these models with our own movements. Thus, it stands to reason that actual movement would increase feelings of groove, however this central assertion had not yet been directly tested. We recorded pupil diameters (as an index of musical effort) while participants either synchronously tapped their foot or just listened to short clips from real music that varied in ‘pulse entropy’. Immediately after each excerpt, participants rated their experience of groove. In accordance with predictive coding, excerpts were rated higher in groove and evoked greater pupil dilations with sensorimotor feedback from actively synchronizing to the music compared to listening. We also confirmed that the inverted U-relationship between rhythmic complexity and groove extended beyond artificial stimuli to more ecological music. Moreover, subjects tapped softer to more complex rhythms where their movements were also less precise, and thus less helpful for reinforcing internal rhythmic structures. Overall, these findings can be interpreted as supportive of the predictive coding of music model, at least in the context of groove.
Provenance information reduces intent to share subtly manipulated images
Authors: Chakroff Alek , Cole Rocky
Published: July 2022

Despite the important role images play in communication, most misinformation research focuses on textual material. Here, we add to a growing body of evidence that finds internet users demonstrate a poor ability to discern manipulated images from real ones, suggesting a need for better tools to help users investigate image authenticity. One such approach would be to make the same processes used by professional fact checkers scalable and accessible to all internet users. We designed and tested mocks for a hypothetical online tool that would conduct an automatic “reverse image search” to identify visually similar images that were posted earlier with less digital manipulation. We find that such a tool might reduce users’ willingness to share images with manipulations that are especially difficult to discern.
Action-effect prediction in volitional and stimulus-driven movement: An investigation of error monitoring
Authors: Harrison Anthony , Christensen Bruce K , Whitford Thomas
Published: July 2022

While volitional movement is thought to be initiated based on its anticipated capacity to achieve sensory goals, stimulus-driven movement may be produced with less regard for its specific effects. Differing use of action-effect predictions in each form of movement may influence processes to which they are commonly attributed, including sensory attenuation and error monitoring. In this study, we explored sensory attenuation by comparing the evoked response of externally-generated tones with those produced by participants (N = 61), both according to their own timing (i.e., volitionally) and in response to simple visual cues (i.e., stimulus-driven). The influence of stimulus predictability on N1 amplitudes was not found to differ between self- and externally-generated stimuli, or on the basis of volitional control. Reduced P2 amplitudes were observed in response to self-generated tones, which may suggest that these were subject to higher levels of attentional control, including processes involved in the termination of attention. To explore error monitoring, we compared the influence of stimulus predictability on N2b component amplitudes. A significant interaction was found to reflect error monitoring of sound produced by volitional action that was absent with respect to other stimuli. In light of recent evidence that attentional suppression may attenuate the primary cortical response of outcomes to stimulus-driven movement, we propose that this mechanism might also serve to diminish prediction error signals for such action. As such, these effects may represent important features of sensorimotor processing that assist in differentiating stimuli on the basis of self-generation and intentionality.
Modified NHE Distribution with Properties and Applications
Authors: Chaudhary Arun Kumar , Sapkota Laxmi Prasad
Published: July 2022

We have defined a novel three-parametric model having bathtub- shaped hazard rate curve called a modified NHE distribution in this study. Several statistical features of recommended model are explicitly derived. Least square, maximum likelihood and Cramer-Von-Mises are three renowned estimations approaches which can be applied to derive model parameters. The estimators' asymptotic confidence intervals are also defined. The suggested distribution's goodness of fit is evaluated through a real data set. On real -world data set, we have discovered that the innovative suggested model outperforms other competitive models.
Heterogeneity, Displacement, and Alienation in Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss
Authors: Shrivastwa Bimal Kishore
Published: July 2022

The paper aims to explore the postmodern issues such as heterogeneity, displacement, and alienation in Kiran Desai’s novel, The Inheritance of Loss with respect to its impact on the Indian lifestyle and culture. To analyze how this fiction demonstrates the impact of globalization, racial contempt, and alienation, illegal immigration, diasporic communities, hybridization, and cultural infiltration with special reference to the characters, such as Biju, who grow up within the novel, the research tool taken for the research is postmodern theoretical perspectives advocated by Jean-Francois Lyotard, Michel Foucault, and Jean Baudrillard. Applying the qualitative research method, and collecting data through the close reading of the text, The Inheritance of Loss from the context of postmodernity, the paper seeks to display how Desai limns the problems of insurgency, declining moral standard, and behavior of individuals, increasing corruption in the Indian society after its independence. The chief finding of the research is that characters like Sai and Gyan lose love, Biju loses his possessions, Lola and Noni lose their dignity and privacy of their house, Jemubhai loses his Indianness. It is expected that scholars interested to study postmodernity in Desai can take the paper as a reference.
Call for Social Justice in Arvind Adiga’s The White Tiger
Authors: Baral Pawan
Published: July 2022

The paper aims at examining Arvind Adiga’s The White Tiger in the light of social justice under the then political establishments of India where globalization has almost paralyzed the heart of democracy itself. Adiga deploys many techniques to intensify his arguments, the amalgamation of which has a magic-like emphatic effect in his expression of bitterness.  He mixes up lightheartedness, extremity of injustice, IT age version of epistolary mode, and playful colloquial language in such a way it hypnotizes the readers from suspecting frequent exaggerations of situations and lack of authenticity in his depiction. The paper ultimately argues that Adiga calls for a just society through the novel. He feels ashamed of the contemporary democratic practice which may produce many, many Balrams unless the system of government restores social justice in time. With strong conviction on democracy as a good system of government, Adiga leaves a note of optimism amid confusion and hopelessness. As a staunch democrat, he has two ways of reformation in the present practice in the final chapter: the first for the short-run and the other for the long-run. Ultimately, Adiga envisions that enlightened citizenry can contribute to the free and fair practice of democracy and of globalization in the long run. The study adopts qualitative based literary mode of research. It draws primary data through close reading of the text in question. Then the firsthand data from the text will be analyzed drawing and departing the ideas of critics and thinkers of social justice, globalization and democracy as well as.
Soil Erosion Status of Nepal
Authors: Gurung Sher Bahadur
Published: July 2022

Soil erosion is one of the problems in Nepal because about 73 percent of the land surface is mountainous and still tectonically active where 60.43 percent people involved in agricultural activities. The paper assesses the soil erosion status based on ecological region and watershed boundary with population density. The ecological region determined based on elevation and   the watershed boundary of Nepal was generated using the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer–ASTER, 30m resolution Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS) on May 14, 2010. The DEM data was processed using remote sensing technique then hydrological analysis conducted using remote sensing and geographic information system to delineate the watershed boundary. The study generates 19 watersheds based on available soil erosion data. The soil erosion rate of ecological zone and watershed are assessed with population data of Nepal from central bureau of statistic, 2011. There is below 50 people per square kilometer watersheds have average soil erosion rate (about 20 t ha-1/ y-1) and 100 to 500 people per square kilometer watersheds have high soil erosion rate ranges from 27 to 102 t ha-1/ y-1 . These scenarios partial follow the theory of Himalayan degradation. So that there is still environmental degradation is observed and it is needed in detail field based study of Himalaya degradation
लृवर्णको आवश्यकता र औचित्य {Necessity and justification of saliva}
Authors: पौडेल गोविन्द
Published: July 2022

वर्णहरूको उत्पत्ति र विकासको आ–आफ्नै परम्परागत इतिहास रहेको पाइन्छ । वर्णहरू लामो समयसम्मको साधना र अन्वेषणपश्चात् निर्धारण गरिएका हुन्छन् । प्राचीन लेख्य देवनागरी लिपिमा रहेका १६ वटा स्वरवर्णहरूमध्ये हाल नेपालीमा १३ वटा मात्र स्वरवर्णहरू पाइन्छन् । नेपाली वर्णमालामा लृ र लú यी दुवै वर्णहरू कतै उल्लेख गरेको पाइँदैन । प्रस्तुत लेखमा यही ह्रस्व लृ र दीर्घ लú वर्णहरूको आवश्यकता छ या छैन? किन आज पढिंदैनन्? नेपाली भाषामा यिनको अस्तित्व छ या छैन ? यद्यपि नेपाली भाषालाई सरल, बोधगम्य र रुचिकर बनाउन भनेर जटिल उच्चारण प्रक्रिया मानिएका वर्णहरू हटाइएको आजका भाषाविशेषज्ञहरूको तर्क छ । यसको वैज्ञानिकता, आवश्यकता वा औचित्य अन्वेषणको गर्भमै छ । प्रस्तुत लेखमा लृवर्णलाई अध्ययन गर्ने क्रममा संस्कृतका प्राचीन वैयाकरणहरू पाणिनि, कात्यायन, पतञ्जति, सर्ववर्मा, शाकटायन, चन्द्रगोमी, देवनन्दीका मतमा लृवर्णको चर्चा गरिएको छ । साथै ऋक्प्रातिशाख्य, तैत्तरीयप्रातिशाख्य, अग्निपुराण, पाणिनीयशिक्षा, याज्ञवल्क्यशिक्षा, व्यासशिक्षा, आपिशलिशिक्षा, शिक्षापञ्जिका, हैमव्याकरणम् लगायतका विभिन्न ग्रन्थहरूमा प्रयोग भएका लृवर्णको विशेष परिचर्चा प्रस्तुत लेखमा गरिएको छ । साथै नेपाली भाषाका नेपाली शब्दसागर, संकृत—नेपाली बृहत् शब्दकोश, नेपाली बृहत् शब्दकोश लगायतका कोशीयग्रन्थहरूका आधारमा समेत लृवर्णको अध्ययन गरी यसको आवश्यकता, औचित्य तथा प्रयोजनका सन्दर्भमा निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ ।
Peningkatan Produksi Tanaman Kentang (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Varietas Dayang Sumbi dengan Pemberian Aspirin dan Kompos Limbah Kubis (Brassica Oleraceae)
Authors: Harahap Rizal Hasan , Hasibuan Syahbudin , Rahman Abdul
Published: July 2022

This research was conducted using a factorial randomized block design (RBD) method, which consists of two treatment factors, namely: 1) Aspirin administration factor with growth inhibitors with a notation (A) consists of 4 levels of treatment, namely: A0 = Control (without administration) Aspirin); A1 = administration of Aspirin at a dose of 1.25 g / l of water; A2 = Giving Aspirin at a dose of 2.50 g / l water, 2) Factors for giving cabbage waste compost with a notation (K), consisting of 3 levels of treatment, namely: K0 = Control (without giving cabbage waste compost); K1 = Giving cabbage waste compost at a dose of 10 tons / ha; K2 = Giving cabbage waste compost at a dose of 20 tons / ha, each treatment was repeated 3 (three) times. The parameters observed in this study were plant height, number of leaves, leaf color, stem diameter, number of tubers and production weight. As for the results obtained from this study, namely: 1) Giving Aspirin has a very significant effect on plant height, number of leaves, number of tubers and weight of production, but no significant effect on leaf color and stem diameter; 2) Giving cabbage waste compost has a very significant effect on plant height, number of leaves, number of tubers and weight of production, but no significant effect on leaf color and stem diameter; and 3) The combination of aspirin and cabbage waste compost has a very significant effect on the number of tubers and production weight, but has no significant effect on plant height, number of leaves, leaf color and stem diameter.
Hubungan Internal Locus of Control dan Democratic Leadership Style dengan Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Pada Personel Satuan Brigade Mobil Kepolisian Daerah Sumatera Utara
Authors: Salim Emil , Lubis M. Rajab , Effendy Sjahril
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine (1) the relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in North Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade Unit Personnel; (2) The relationship between the Democratic Leadership Style and the Organizational Citizenship Behavior of the North Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade Unit Personnel; (3) Relationship, internal locus of control and Democratic Leadership Style with Organizational Citizenship Behavior in North Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade Unit Personnel. This research uses a quantitative approach using instruments, namely the Internal Locus of Control scale, the Democratic Leadership Style Scale and the Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale. The data analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis. The results of the study can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Democratic Leadership with Organizational Citizenship Behavior in North Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade Unit personnel indicated by a positive relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Democratic Leadership Style with Organizational Citizenship Behavior, this is indicated by the coefficient Freg = 42.451; sig 0.001. Based on the results of this study, the proposed hypothesis is accepted. b). there is a positive relationship between Internal Locus Of Control with Organizational Citizenship Behavior with a correlation coefficient of rx1y = 0.581; sig 0.001; and the weight of the effective contribution is 33.8%. c). There is a positive relationship between Democratic Leadership Style and Organizational Citizenship Behavior, with a correlation coefficient of rx2y = 0.500; sig 0.001; with an effective contribution weight of 25%. The total effective contribution of the two independent variables to Organizational Citizenship Behavior is 36.6%. d). From these results it is known that there are still 63.4% influence of other variables on Organizational Citizenship Behavior.