bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Replicating the ‘Seductive Allure of Neuroscience Explanations’ effect in a classroom experiment and an online study
Authors: Väth Pearl , von Petersdorff Jakob , Neumann Christoph , Mundry Roger , Fischer Julia
Published: July 2024

The “Seductive Allure of Neuroscience Explanations” (SANE) effect refers to the observation that superfluous neuroscience information (SNI) added to an explanation can bias judgments of information quality. This and other related findings have called for education measures that enhance the ability to distinguish good explanations from bad ones and relevant information from irrelevant one. We here report the results of a classroom experiment to sensitize undergraduate students to that issue. The experiment built on the seminal study by Weisberg et al. (2008) on the SANE effect. Over the years, the experiment revealed considerable variation between student cohorts, highlighting the problem of small sample sizes, a finding that became itself a topic in the classroom. Inspired by these observations, we then set out to conceptually replicate the original study using an online experiment that – extending the original study into the German-speaking community – allowed us to directly assess the statistical interactions between explanation quality, the presence of SNI and expertise levels in German and international participants. In this preregistered study, participants (n=409), spanning six different levels of expertise, rated the quality of good and bad explanations, with or without SNI. Irrespective of the presence of SNI, participants across all expertise levels rated good explanations more favorably than bad ones (p=<0.001), but the differences were surprisingly small, and even among highly educated participants, bad explanations were rated favorably. We also found a significant two-way interaction between the impact of SNI and expertise, with SNI boosting ratings mostly in participants with less expertise (p=<0.001). There was no significant effect in relation to the language used. Developing a curriculum that trains students to distinguish between actual explanations and “bullshit” would ultimately also sensitize teachers and experts that produce and judge such language. Such training measures should also play a role in science communication more broadly.
Approaching Culinary Eudemonia: Exploring Relationships Between Culinary Agency and Subjective Wellbeing Using Survey Methodology
Authors: Perigo Marcus Alexander , Farmer Nicole , Hingst Rachel , Coleman Charlotte
Published: July 2024

Cooking, as a human universal behaviour, engages biological, psychological, and social processes. Despite this, few studies have examined the potential relationship between cooking as a psychosocial behaviour with subjective wellbeing (SWB). This study investigates the concept of Culinary Eudemonia (CE) by exploring the relationship between Culinary Agency (CA) and SWB. Utilizing survey methodology, 83 participants completed a 43-item, self-report questionnaire. We measured CA through three sub scales conceptualized as Culinary Self-Efficacy (CSE), Attitudes toward Cooking (ATC), and Socio-Structural Barriers (SSB). While CSE, ATC, and SSB did not individually correlate significantly with SWB, collectively, CA emerged as a significant predictor of SWB (p = ≤ 0.05), with ATC demonstrating the strongest relationship (β = .249). Further analysis revealed gender differences, with CSE significantly predicting SWB for females (β = .287). These findings suggest a positive association between cooking and SWB, underscoring the importance of future research using rigorous methodologies to explore the potential components and mechanisms pertaining to CE.
The influence of robot autonomy on sense of control and trust towards a robot
Authors: Wozniak Mateusz M , De Tommaso Davide , Knoblich Günther , Wykowska Agnieszka
Published: July 2024

We conducted four online experiments in which we investigated how different types of autonomy influence sense of control and trust. Participants played a game in which they selected which box should be collected by a robot avatar. Each box contained a certain number of points. Participants were told that some robots have artificial intelligence and that these robots might collect different boxes than selected by the participants. At the end of the experiment, participants played a trust game with each robot. We compared a situation in which a robot disobeys participants’ commands in order to benefit the participant by obtaining more points (helpful autonomy) versus when it disobeys, but acquires the same payoff (same-outcome autonomy). Moreover, in Experiments 3 and 4 we compared two types of helpful autonomy: autonomy to avoid loss and autonomy to obtain extra gain. We found that helpful autonomy led to higher trust than same-outcome autonomy, except when it helped to avoid loss, but did so unreliably (Experiment 4). Second, trust was unrelated to the perceived sense of control over autonomous robots. Finally, participants reported experiencing more sense of control over robots with same-outcome than helpful autonomy in Experiments 1-2, where the behavior of autonomous robots could be compared with that of robots that had no autonomy or behaved randomly. However, this relation was reversed in Experiments 3-4, where these control conditions were absent, showing that sense of control can be modulated by robot's perceived autonomy, but also exposure to different types of other robots’ behavior.
One direction? Cultural aspects of the mental number line beyond reading direction
Authors: Bulut Merve , Roth Lilly , bahreini narjes , Cipora Krzysztof , Reips Ulf-Dietrich , Nuerk Hans-Christoph
Published: July 2024

Spatial-Numerical Associations (SNAs) refer to the demonstrations of spatial processing of numbers. The Mental Number Line (MNL) is a representation model describing numbers as aligning left-to-right (LR) and was suggested to account for directional biases in participants’ responses during numerical tasks. One common behavioral demonstration of this is the Spatial-Numerical Associations of Response Codes (SNARC) effect, which describes faster left/right-hand responses to smaller/larger numbers, respectively. The MNL, and, consequently, directional SNAs, show variabilities across different cultures. Reading direction is considered to be the main factor in explaining these differences. In line with this, individuals with right-to-left (RL) reading habits show a weaker or even reverse SNARC effect. In the present study, we investigated whether SNAs are influenced not only by reading direction, but also by cultural directional preferences such as drawing lines, arranging objects, imagining objects (i.e., rightward or leftward facing), or representing events in time (i.e., mentally representing the past and the future on the left or right). To test this hypothesis, we measured the cultural directional preferences and the SNARC effect across three cultures in an online setup; German, Turkish, and Iranian. LR preferences in the Cultural Directional Preferences Questionnaire were most prominent in German participants, intermediate in Turkish participants, and least prominent in Iranian participants. In line with this, the LR SNARC effect was strongest in German, intermediate in Turkish, and weakest (but not RL) in Iranian culture. These findings suggest that cultural directional preferences are involved in the emergence of adult SNAs in addition to the reading direction.
Gender Identity in the 2021 Census of England and Wales: Comparing the 2022 Census of Scotland
Authors: Biggs Michael
Published: July 2024

The 2021 Census of England and Wales attempted to identify the transgender population by asking ‘Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?’. I have argued that this question confused a substantial number of respondents who erroneously answered in the negative (Biggs, 2024). This confusion is manifested in the overrepresentation of adults lacking English proficiency who were classified as transgender. The 2022 Census of Scotland asked a much clearer question, ‘Do you consider yourself to be trans, or have a trans history?’ Comparison between the results provides further evidence that the Census of England and Wales inflated the transgender population.
Comparative Study of Drinking Water of Three Different Schools of Damak, Jhapa
Authors: Shrestha Arun Kumar , Rustagi Josika , Khatiwada Asmita , Bhandari Nabin , Budhathoki Himalaya , Niraula Swastika , Shrestha Ganesh Kumar , Shah Buddha Ram , Koirala Ram Prasad
Published: July 2024

The health and well-being of society are measured by the quality of the water. Thus, it is the most important issues facing the entire planet today. The main aim of the work is to evaluate the WQI of three different school to check the quality of drinking water. The WQI value for Singha Devi Secondary, Oxford English and Himjyoti English are 45.36, 36.73 and 64.69 respectively. The water of Singha Devi and Oxford falls in good category whereas water of Himjyoti falls in poor category.Which shows that groundwater of Himjyoti is relatively contaminated. All these three waters are suitable for drinking, but certain treatment is required to retain their quality.
Revenue Generation Trends through Sharing and Grants An Evidence from Baglung Municipality, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Authors: Silwal Sudarshan
Published: July 2024

This paper assesses the trends of revenue generation through sharing and grants in Baglung Municipality from fiscal year 2018/19 to 2022/23. The data were gathered from a comprehensive review of financial reports, budgetary documents, revenue sharing agreements, and relevant records of the municipality, and from the opinions of the respondents using five-point Likert scale questionnaires, selecting 42 respondents from 14 wards of Baglung Municipality purposively. The obtained data were analyzed descriptively. The study shows variations in the revenue performance. This municipality has been found primarily dependent on value-added tax (VAT) revenue (54.18 % in an average), which regularly accounts for a sizable share of revenue sharing, even though revenue from real estate registration fees shows a constant increase and contributes to overall revenue sharing. Regarding grants, the allocation among different categories indicates a strong focus on equalization grants (covered 21.72 % in federal grant and 66.75 % in province grant in an average). Similarly, the study has found a turnover or new wave of representatives (69.0 % less than two years of involvement) within the local entity. The study result also indicates the multifaceted needs of the community, with a particularly strong focus on roads and water supply as per the responses of 59.5 % respondents. The current revenue sharing model promotes local development, and the distribution of revenue among different sectors is found effective. Finally, this study suggests strategies pertaining to revenue estimation methodologies, manpower planning initiatives, mitigation of risks associated with an overreliance on VAT, decisions based on needs, integration of community feedback, and diversification of revenue sources to foster long-term financial stability of this municipality.
Dropouts and its Reasons in a Community Campus: A Narrative Inquiry
Authors: Ghimire Bholanath
Published: July 2024

This study has predominantly explored the primary challenges associated with the dropout rates in higher education institutions. Furthermore, this research paper seeks to analyze the dropout rates within bachelor's degree programs at Myagdi Multiple Campus (MMC) and delve into the underlying causes for these dropouts. Among the four primary factors contributing to the dropout rate under investigation in this study, the personal-related factor is identified as the most influential. It has explored a variety of the reasons of the dropout: the pursuit of foreign employment, not getting suitable job at homeland, low motivation rate for higher study and parental socio-economic status. Moreover, the objective of this study is to identify the reasons of the dropout in bachelor level fundamentally at a community campus, and attempt to recommend the positive feedbacks to the concerned authority for upliftment of the present situation. This study has employed interpretivism as the research paradigm, phenomenology as research design and narrative inquiry as research methodology. The theories that I have employed the dominant motivational theories in this study: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Tinto’s model. For the purpose, I have applied Google forms to collect forty participants' opinions through non-random judgement sampling and the phone calls for the interview with seven participants as the tools for collecting the required data for the designated study. Question included in form regarding student’s background and credentials, parents' education level, current educational status, occupation, income, specific reasons for dropping out, family support, satisfaction with MMC, and opinions on the duration of the bachelor's program. The implications of this study are to improve and boost up higher education policy for controlling and monitoring the existing dropout rate of the community campuses.
Post-Colonial Ecocritical Dynamics in Ghosh's The Hungry Tide
Authors: Panta Pradip
Published: July 2024

The dynamics of ecological systems of the bioregion i.e., the Sundarbans of the Bay of Bengal dominates the novel 'The Hungry Tide' by Amitav Ghosh. Here, I analyze how the text destabilizes and subverts the Universalist claim of Western superiority based on false dichotomy between nature and culture by applying postcolonial eco-critical insights. The basic tenet of postcolonial ecocriticism is that social injustice is embedded in the injustice of nature and it sees equity in both by rejecting Universalist claims of Eurocentrism which sees nature and local communities as resources. To prove the claim, the researcher has gone through theoretical critical insight of Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin who talk about postcolonial ecocriticism. Besides, the researcher also used the eco-critical insight as per the need of the paper. The qualitative interpretative research is based on the textual analysis of the primary text applying the postcolonial eco-critical insights. The paper concludes that social inequality and injustice in nature must be eradicated so as to liberate both.
Mountains Mysteries: Unraveling the Mystical Allure of Mount Everest and Mount Annapurna
Authors: Gautam Pragya
Published: July 2024

This article explores the mysterious and mystical allure of Mount Everest and Mount Annapurna, delving into the rich tapestry of cultural, religious, and historical narratives associated with these towering peaks. Drawing upon the perspectives of geographers, mountaineers, and authors, the article navigates the spiritual significance of high–altitude mountains like Mount Everest and Mount Annapurna, and the captivating legends of mythical beings like Yeti. The narrative unfolds with a vivid portrayal of the sacredness attributed to the Himalayan region, emphasizing the belief in deities and spirits inhabiting these majestic peaks. It also sheds light on the transformative experiences of climbers who, despite acknowledging the risks and challenges, find liberation, joy, and a profound connection with nature upon reaching the summit. The article concludes by highlighting the unparalleled beauty of the Himalayas, drawing on the accounts of climbers and authors who describe the sublime landscapes, pristine environments, and the spiritual resonance that makes these mountains a timeless source of inspiration and fascination.
Birds of Dang Deukhuri Foothill forests and West Rapti Wetlands: An Important Bird and Biodiversity Area, Nepal
Authors: Khanal Chiranjeevi , Inskipp Carol , Giri Tikaram
Published: July 2024

Information on the Dang Deukhuri Foothill Forests and West Rapti Wetlands Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (DDWR IBA) is updated. When the DDWR was first assessed as an IBA in 2005, little information about the area was available. IBA designation was based on the area supporting a significant population of one globally threatened species, white-rumped vulture Gyps bengalensis (A1). Although no bird survey had been carried out, the DDWR has a large area of suitable habitat thought very likely to support significant populations of bird species in the Indo-Malayan tropical dry zone, so fulfilling the biome-restricted species criterion (A3). Evidence for designation of the DDWR IBA was significantly strengthened in this study. A bird survey was carried out in the Deukhuri Valley in the DDWR IBA and a desk study researched other sources of bird records including ebird. A total of 319 bird species was recorded up to the end of April 2023 including significant populations of six globally threatened species (white-rumped vulture, slender-billed vulture Gyps tenuirostris, red-headed vulture Sarcogyps calvus, Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus, steppe eagle Aquila nipalensis and great slaty woodpecker Mullericpicus pulverulentus. A total of 30 species characteristic of the Indo-Malyan tropical dry zone has been recorded, representing a high percentage of 68 per cent of the total recorded in Nepal in this biome. Further research of species diversity focusing on birds and mammals in DDWR and the preparation and implementation of a conservation management strategy including increasing the conservation awareness outreach activities amongst local communities are recommended.
Birds of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nepal
Authors: Poudyal Laxman Prasad , Ghimire Manshanta , Acharya Sanjib , Chaudhary Hathan , Baral Hem Sagar
Published: July 2024

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park harbors diverse avifauna. The last checklist of birds for Shivapuri, published by SNP and BCN (2007), covered 318 species. However, it excluded the Nagarjun Forest birds as this area wasn't incorporated into the national park until 2009. Since then, many new bird sightings have been reported in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park (SNNP). To address this gap, we've compiled a comprehensive checklist of SNNP birds in Nepal's central mid-hills, drawing on direct observations and a literature review. A total of 396 species of birds belonging to 18 orders and 71 families were known to occur in the park. Order Passeriformes (n=260, 65%) and family Muscicapidae (n=50, 12%) have the highest record of the number of species. Out of 396 bird species, 237 species were recorded during the recent survey of 2021–2022 and 159 species were considered from the past literatures. 10.60% (n=42) of the recorded bird species are classified as nationally threatened according to Nepal’s national red list and 2% (n=8) are listed as globally threatened. The globally threatened birds include Vulnerable greater spotted eagle Aquila clanga, imperial eagle Aquila heliaca, and Kashmir flycatcher Ficedula subrubra; Endangered steppe eagle Aquila nipalensis and Pallas’s fish eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus; and Critically Endangered white-rumped vulture Gyps bengalensis, slender-billed vulture Gyps tenuirostris and red-headed vulture Sarcogyps calvus. A total of 55 species recorded are included in the CITES Appendices; one species is also listed in the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act (NPWCA) Schedule I, and the park includes spiny babbler Acanthoptila nipalensis the only endemic bird of Nepal. Resident species make up the majority (n=243, 61.36%) of birds recorded in the national park. The remaining are the migrants which include summer and winter visitors, passage migrants and vagrants.
Raptors in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Samson Arockianathan , Princy Jabamalainathan Leona , Beulahbah Jasudass , Regupathikannan Jeyasubashini , Edward Phillmon Smart , Moinudheen Nizamudheen
Published: July 2024

The present checklist results from extensive long-term field observation from 2011 to 2022. Field observations were systematically conducted during the mornings (6:00 to 10:00) hr and in the evenings (16:00 to 18:00) hr every month from 2011 to 2022. The study recorded 58 species of raptor species, with 32 resident and 26 winter visitors, including nine globally threatened species: three Critically Endangered, two Endangered, four Vulnerable, and six Near Threatened. The presence of 58 raptor species, including seven vulture species, signifies the importance of the healthy ecosystem in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
The fishing cat: New insights on distribution in the northern sector of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Authors: Maharjan Rupesh , Mishra Rama , Karki Jhamak Bahadur
Published: July 2024

Fishing cat Prionailurus viverrinus (Bennett, 1833) is an elusive and medium-sized feline species with distinguished marking patterns on their head and body separating them from other feline species. Despite being distributed widely among diverse geographic locations, their abundance has declined due to significant habitat loss and human disturbances. There exists a substantial research gap regarding their abundance and distribution in Nepal. In this article, we presented the updated documentation of the fishing cat distribution in the northern sector of Chitwan National Park through our species-focused camera trapping survey. The study was carried out between April and May 2021 with a total of 130 camera trap nights. We obtained images of fishing cats from three camera trap sites, less than one kilometer of aerial distance from the human settlements, indicating that the species could also be extensively using human-dominated landscapes within and around the parts of CNP. Our research also found that fishing cats are residing close to the Rapti riverbed where seasonal shallow water holes are more common, allowing them to hunt their prey easily.
Generalizing the Mittag-Leffler Function for Fractional Differentiation and Numerical Computation
Authors: Pariyar Shankar , Kafle Jeevan
Published: July 2024

This work aims to investigate fractional differential equations using the Magnus Gösta Mittag-Leffler (GML) function and compare the finding with convention calculus approaches. It examines the solutions with one, two, and three parameters using the GML function for different values of α, β, and γ. We also test the convergence of the GML function of two parameters and check the validity and the computational time complexity. Moreover, we extend the GML function into three dimensions within the domain of complex variables utilizing numerical computing software. Graphs of the single-parameter GML E α (x), illustrates diverse disintegration rates across various α values, emphasizing dominant asymptotic trends over time periods.
Generalized Cesàro Summable Vector Valued Sequence Space of Bounded Type
Authors: Pokharel Jagat Krishna , Pahari Narayan Prasad , Basnet Ganesh Bahadur
Published: July 2024

This work aims to introduce and study new classes of generalized Cesàro summable vector-valued sequence spaces of bounded type. Besides exploring the completeness of the classes Ces(X, p) and Ces(X, p) ∞ when topologized with suitable natural p-normed, our primary interest is to study the β-dual of Ces(X, p).
Hermite-Hadamart Integral Inequality for Differentiable m- Convex Functions
Authors: Tiwari Pitambar , Bhatta Chet Raj
Published: July 2024

Convexity in connection with integral inequalities is an interesting research domain in recent years. The convexity theory plays a fundamental role in the development of various branches of applied sciences since it includes the theory of convex functions that possesses two important attributes viz. a boundary point is where the maximum value is reached and any local minimum value is a global one. Convexities and inequalities are connected which has a basic character in many branches of pure and applied disciplines. The most important inequality related to convex function is the Hermite-Hadamard integral inequality. The extensions, enhancements and generalizations of this inequality has motivated the researchers in recent years. This paper is an extension of some inequalities connected with difference of the left-hand part as well as the right-hand part from the integral mean in Hermite- Hadamard’s inequality for the case of m- convex functions.
Food Sovereignty in Nepal : A Current Appraisal
Authors: Mishra Avanindra Dutt
Published: July 2024

Food sovereignty issue is integrated with agro ecology, climate and environmental justice, right of food workers, agrarian reform and justice to women and peasants. Despite of the promises of food security by the use of new practices and technologies global hunger has significantly increased. Industrial food production and indiscriminant use of chemical fertilizers pesticides have caused air, water and soil pollution and consequently environment and human health has been seriously impaired. Nepal being a developing economy could hardly endow all her possible resources just to address food security issue, hence the food sovereignty issue remained veiled till 2075B.S. Present study aims to enquire the working status of food sovereignty principal on real grounds in the country. The study is based on secondary data and is quantitative in nature. As pre design it is descriptive and prescriptive both. The study examines efficacy of food sovereignty principal on six pillar of it which are: focus on food for people; Value food providers; localize food system; puts control locally; builds knowledge and skills and work with nature. Examining through facts and figures, it is found that there is food crisis in the country with its quantity and nutritive value. The extended net works of cooperative throughout the country may play significant role in activating food sovereignty principals. Existences of middle man, poorer financial assistance, poorer insurance coverage, limitation of minimum price support policy to fewer crops are some of the major problems. In addition land fragmentation, diminishing wet and dry land area are additional bottlenecks. Indiscriminant use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides pose a crucial problem to practice organic farming. Activities as river bed farming, tharu alu cultivation, Jhol mal preparation, kitchen gardening, community seed bank and use of local biochar are working well with positive outcomes to support food sovereignty efforts.
Examining Realism and Societal Dynamics in Selected Novels of Shashi Deshpande
Authors: Tharu Raj Kumar
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the literary corpus of Shashi Deshpande, employing a qualitative and analytical approach. The primary focus lies on seven of her novels: "That Long Silence," "The Dark Holds No Terrors," "Roots and Shadows," "A Matter of Time," "The Binding Vine," "Little Remedies," and "Moving On." These works serve as the foundation for an examination of themes within contemporary Indian society, specifically with the aim of examining how her novels depict the interplay between literary realism, social dynamics, and the evolving nature of the family unit. The research is further enriched by consulting secondary sources, including scholarly articles and books, to provide a comprehensive context. Deshpande's portrayal extends beyond mere social critique. The study delves into how she addresses the challenges faced by women and children within the family structure, without advocating for its dismantling. By integrating Max Weber's perspectives on modernity within the Indian context, the research seeks to illuminate the internal struggles of her characters as they navigate the tensions between tradition and progress. The analysis reveals a critical exploration of persistent societal issues in India. Deshpande's characters serve as conduits to highlight often-overlooked societal problems, actively seeking solutions within a framework that acknowledges both cultural heritage and individual agency. Notably, a thematic shift is observed across Deshpande's works. Her earlier novels tend to focus on gender and the quest for personal autonomy, while her later tetralogy explores the transcendence of societal limitations by characters who strive to build strong and enduring familial foundations. By analyzing these trends, the study identifies common obstacles faced by urban middle-class families in India. Ultimately, it argues for the necessity of dismantling structures of injustice and oppression as a crucial step towards achieving a more just and equitable modern society. Furthermore, the research posits the creation of new social frameworks that dismantle traditional barriers and foster social cohesion as a potential path towards progress.
Reading Comprehension Ability of Tharu and Non Tharu Students
Authors: Tiwari Hari Prasad
Published: July 2024

Reading comprehension is crucial because it enables students to understand, interpret, and engage with texts, fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills. This study investigates the reading proficiency of Tharu and non-Tharu students within a multilingual educational framework. The data was collected from a sample of 30 grade four students (15 Tharu and 15 non-Tharu) who studied at a community school in Kohalpur Municipality, Banke District during the academic year 2080/81 B.S. The researcher employed stratified simple random sampling method to ensure representativeness. Data collection included reading comprehension tests, vocabulary assessments, and other skill-based tasks aligned with the multilingual education curriculum. Basic statistical tools were used for analysis. The findings indicate marginal differences in overall academic performance between Tharu and non-Tharu students. Tharu students showed strengths in specific skill domains such as comprehension of unseen texts and vocabulary application. Despite this, it underscores the influence of educational backgrounds and cultural factors on academic outcomes. This highlights the need for tailored pedagogical strategies for teaching reading in diverse linguistic contexts.
बसाइँ उपन्यासमा विचारधारा
Authors: अधिकारी अनिल , रेग्मी रेखा
Published: July 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखमा बसाइँ उपन्यासमा अभिव्यञ्जित लेखकीय विचारधाराको खोजी र विश्लेषण पाठविश्लेषणात्मक गुणात्मक अनुसन्धानविधिमा भएको छ । विचारधाराको विषय आदिकालमा गुरुशिष्य परम्परामा भएको विमर्शात्म परम्पराबाट विकसित भए पनि वर्तमान विचारधाराको विकासमा माक्र्सवादको योगदान रहेको छ । पछिल्लो समय माक्र्सवादसँगको अन्तर्मथनमा माक्र्सवादी तत्त्वको समर्थन र विरोधसहित ग्राम्सी र अल्थ्युसरले यसको सैद्धान्तिक आधार निर्माण गरेका छन् । मूलभूत रूपमा राजनीतिक विषय भए पनि साहित्यिक सन्दर्भमा विचारधाराको विषय साहित्यकारले साहित्यिक पाठमा सहभागीका विचार, कथ्यको मूलभाव, लेखकको दृष्टिकोण वा सारतत्त्वमा निहित भाष्यको विश्लेषण गरी प्रकाशमा ल्याउने विषय रहेको छ । सामाजिक संरचनाको वर्णनका क्रममा समाजका किनारीकृत समुदायको पक्षमा नरही वर्गीय, जातीय र लैङ्गिक रूपमा समाजमा उपेक्षित रहेको वर्ग उनको भाग्य र नियतिका कारण समाजबाट विस्थापित हुनुपरेको निष्कर्ष निकालेका उपन्यासकारले परिवर्तित राजनीतिक सन्दर्भलाई आत्मसात् नगरी सामन्तवादी सत्ताले उत्पादन गरेको ज्ञानलाई अभ्यन्तरित रूपमा अङ्गीकार गरेका छन् । यस लेखले सत्ताप्रदत्त ज्ञानलाई प्रसारण गर्ने परम्परित बुद्धिजीवीको भूमिका निर्वाह गरेका लेखकको विचारधारा समाजिक संरचनामा सत्तापरस्त तथा समाजमा सामन्तवाद, पितृसत्ता र उच्चजातीय विचारधाराको पक्षधर रहेको विषयमा विमर्श भएको छ ।
Stresori i teškoće u radu udomiteljica za djecu - pogled iz udomiteljske perspektive
Authors: Barišić Anita
Published: July 2024

Cilj rada je dobiti uvid u prisutne stresore kod udomiteljica za djecu te teškoće koje udomiteljice doživljavaju pri obavljanju udomiteljstva.
U radu se prikazuje dio rezultata kvalitativnog predistraživanja provedenog u sklopu istraživanja pod nazivom ”Odrednice profesionalnog stresa, sagorijevanja i mentalnog zdravlja udomiteljica za djecu” u kojem je sudjelovalo 16 udomiteljica za djecu s područja Osječko-baranjske županije, a koje je provedeno u svibnju 2022. godine. Ovo je prvo istraživanje u Hrvatskoj u kojemu su udomiteljice izravno upitane o izvorima stresa - stresorima, a rezultati su pokazali podudaranje s ranijim istraživanjima koji posredno dotiču teme stresora kod udomitelja u Hrvatskoj i svijetu, osobito u odnosu na stresore povezane s obilježjima udomljenog djeteta (kada udomljeno dijete pokazuje internalizirane i eksternalizirane probleme u ponašanju).
U objašnjenju i samom prikazu rezultata slijeđen je teorijski okvir transakcijskog modela stresa i podjela profesionalnih izvora stresa na obilježja koja su povezana s osobama i prirodom izvanjskih događaja. Prisutni izvori stresa kod udomiteljica za djecu su povezani s obilježjima osoba (udomiteljica i udomljenog djeteta), kao i s prirodom izvanjskih događaja (koji se dijele na izvore stresa povezane uz organizaciju rada, radne uvjete i socijalne odnose).
Spremnost zajednice za preventivna ulaganja
Authors: Serdar Katarina , Ferić Martina , Belošević Matea
Published: July 2024

Sustavna preventivna ulaganja u zajednice se sve više nameću kao učinkovito i dugoročno rješenje za prevenciju rizičnih ponašanja i problema u ponašanju te promociju pozitivnog razvoja i mentalnog zdravlja. Epidemiološki podaci na nacionalnoj i svjetskoj razini pokazuju kako su problemi u ponašanju kao i problemi mentalnog zdravlja djece i mladih u porastu. S druge strane evaluacijska istraživanja dokazuju učinkovitost kvalitetno implementiranih preventivnih intervencija u zajednice. Procjena spremnosti i ulaganje u spremnost zajednice za prevenciju ističu se kao ključan prvi korak učinkovitog procesa implementacije preventivnih intervencija u zajednice. U radu je opisana važnost ovog koraka u cjelokupnom procesu, dât je pregled najčešćih modela procjene spremnosti zajednice za preventivna ulaganja te su istaknute prednosti i nedostaci svakog prikazanog modela. Također su prikazana neka iskustva procjene spremnosti zajednice za preventivna ulaganja u Hrvatskoj.
Utilization of Euphemism in Conveying Negative Information: A Mixed-Methods Case Study
Authors: Widarwati Nunun Tri , Purnomo Budi , Indri Astuti Purwani , Gama Betty , Unun Pratiwi Veronika , Arianti Arin
Published: July 2024

While euphemism has been extensively studied, there remains a gap in the literature regarding its use by physicians with critically ill patients during consultations, as well as medical students' perceptions of this practice. This present mixed-methods case study addresses this gap by examining the forms of euphemistic language employed by doctors with critically ill patients and exploring medical student’s perspectives on this use.  Findings reveal that physicians utilize euphemisms to emphasize positive aspects, employ softer terminology, and omit frightening details when communicating with critically ill patients. Medical students perceive this practice as valuable for minimizing patient stress and facilitating comprehension of information. of information. These findings have significant implications for medical practice and education. For practitioners, a nuanced understanding of euphemisms language can enhance patient-doctor communication, particularly in sensitive contexts, by mitigating anxiety and fostering a more supportive atmosphere. For medical educators, incorporating training on the effective use of euphemisms into curricula can better equip future physicians to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. This study also highlights the need for continued research into communication strategies within healthcare to ensure their alignment with both ethical principles and the emotional well-being of patients.
Interaction Between Self-Efficacy and Instrumental Motivation among Indonesian L2 Learners of English
Authors: Sinaga Yohanes Septian , Subekti Adaninggar Septi
Published: July 2024

The present study intended to investigate second/foreign language (L2) learners’ level of instrumental motivation and the extent to which it predicted their self-efficacy. A survey method was used. It involved 144 Indonesian L2 learners of English from seven non-English departments through a convenience sampling. Through descriptive statistics, this study found that the instrumental motivation associated with future professions, academic success, and practical reasons were all high. Through bivariate linear regression, the study also found that learners’ instrumental motivation significantly predicted their self-efficacy, being able to explain 22.2% of its total variance. Implications include promoting in L2 instruction meaningful and relevant real-world tasks for learners whose majors are not English so that they are willing to invest more time and effort for L2 learning success and gradually build their self-efficacy. Examples of activities include using English for job opportunities, passing exams, or meeting language requirements. For classes with learners from various disciplines, teachers could also allow some freedom in choosing topics or tasks. This study might provide an overview of the relationship between instrumental motivation and self-efficacy, serving as a foundation for future research in this area. Limitations are stated alongside the suggested directions for relevant future studies in the field of instrumental motivation and self-efficacy.
Developing A Flipbook for Introduction to English Grammar Course with Project-Based Learning Approach
Authors: Yosintha Rolisda , Rekha Agnira , Nugrahaeni Dwitiya Ari , Maulani Fitrotun
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to create a digital coursebook as a flipbook for the Introduction to English Grammar course using Project-Based Learning (PJBL). Utilizing the ADDIE model, a needs analysis was conducted to gather student preferences on language focus, learning setting, lecturer roles, and flipbook features. The resulting flipbook, consisting of 13 units, was designed to enhance students' grammatical skills for real-world communication and was validated by experts for its quality. The research emphasizes the potential of innovative, student-centered approaches in grammar education. Embedding grammar lessons into real-life scenarios through PJBL helps students recognize the practical applications of grammar and enhances retention and comprehension. The study successfully developed the flipbook in the initial phases of the ADDIE model, with future phases set to evaluate its effectiveness comprehensively. Initial findings provide valuable insights into effective grammar learning, suggesting the need for further research and development of innovative learning materials. The next phase involves piloting the flipbook in classrooms, with iterative refinements based on student feedback and outcomes to ensure it meets educational standards and student needs. This study highlights the importance of incorporating technology in educational resources to foster active learning and improve grammar proficiency among students
Over-lexicalization and Under-lexicalization of Physical Violence Expression in Laut Bercerita and Its Translation by Leila S. Chudori
Authors: Amalia Friska , Munandar Aris
Published: July 2024

Although research on lexicalization has been extensively documented, little is known about over- and under-lexicalization in translation. "Laut Bercerita" and its translation contain mostly violent physical expressions, leading to either excessive or deficient lexical representation compared to the source text. This research aims to analyze over- and under-lexicalization in expressions of physical violence in the novel "Laut Bercerita" and its translation "The Sea Speaks His Name". The research method used is comparative descriptive, which combines comparing the meanings of the source text and target text. Data were collected using note-taking techniques. In the analysis stage, the data were first segmented or classified based on categories of physical violence. Subsequently, the data were analyzed by adopting a lexical variation of Fowler’s theory. The results of the study showed that over-lexicalization occurred in the form of physical violence such as (1) kicking, (2) torturing, (3) electric shocking, (4) slapping, (5) punching, and (6) stepping on, accounting for 47%. Meanwhile, under-lexicalization occurred in the form of physical violence such as (1) hitting, (2) kicking, (3) torturing, (4) electric shocking, (5) handcuffing, (6) punching, and (7) stepping on, accounting for 57%. Under-lexicalization occurs when there is a reduction of lexical items and simplification of meaning concepts, while over-lexicalization occurs with the addition of lexical items and complex meanings. Over-lexicalization and under-lexicalization imply that the translation may not meet standard translation norms through lexicon choices but still maintains equivalence.
Pterostilbene Effect on Inflammatory and Oxidation Markers in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Rats Model
Authors: Mohammed Ridha Jawad  , Ghaith Ali Jasim
Published: July 2024

Pterostilbene is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is brought on by the induction of testosterone propionate. The objective of the current experiment was to assess the efficacy of pterostilbene treatment in comparison to finasteride and resveratrol by tracking various inflammatory and oxidative markers in a male rat with lower urinary tract symptoms consistent with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
 The forty-eight male rats were divided into sex groups: the control group, which included eight rats given oil vehicle subcutaneously for 42 days; the induction group, which included eight rats given testosterone propionate(4mg/kg/day) subcutaneously daily dose for fourteen days; and the finasteride group, which included eight rats given finasteride 0.44 mg/kg orally for twenty-eight days after induction Benign prostatic hyperplasia , and the Pterostilbene group, which consisted of 8 rats, got Pterostilbene 200 mg/kg administered orally for 28 days after 14 day Benign prostatic hyperplasia induction, and the other group, which consisted of 8 rats, received Pterostilbene at a dose of 100 mg/kg Use oral gavage to provide 100 mg/kg for the same time period. While the Resveratrol group, which received 100 mg/kg of resveratrol orally. During the identical time frame after Benign prostatic hyperplasia Induction.
 There were significant differences in the tissue levels of inflammatory markers and oxidative markers Tumor necrosis factor alpha and Glutathione-peroxidase & Malondialdehyde when comparing the pterostilbene 200 group to the induction group (P ≤0.05).
Pterostilbene has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to lessen the growth of the benign prostatic hyperplasia that testosterone propionate causes.
Challenges to coparenting posed by military life and strategies used by fathers and mothers to overcome them
Authors: Mercier Geneviève , Pierce Tamarha , Mercier Joanie , Bernard-Giroux Coralie , de Montigny Francine , Dubeau Diane , Gervais Christine , da Costa Deborah
Published: July 2024

LAY SUMMARY

Military life is known to challenge family member well-being, as well as parent-child and marital relationships. Although coparenting predicts parenting quality, parent-child and marital relationships, and family members’ well-being, research has rarely considered how it is challenged by military life and how parents overcome these challenges. Interviews with 15 fathers and 15 mothers from Canadian families headed by a military father and a civilian mother revealed various aspects of military life that impacted or complicated coparenting (absences, relocations, military culture, values and career, mothers’ occupations, and financial issues), mostly challenging parents’ abilities to jointly manage families and division of labour. Strategies to overcome challenges valued and encouraged father involvement, promoted agreement and joint decision making, and adjusted coparenting dynamics, thoughts, and perceptions. Although temporary or permanent maternal solo-parenting was reported, most strategies supported coparental collaboration. Findings suggest ways to support coparenting and the resilience of military families.
‘He’s never been the same’: Children’s perception of moral injury in parents post military deployment
Authors: Reeves Kathryn
Published: July 2024

LAY SUMMARY

Using retrospective accounts, this study explored the ways in which children in military families experienced a parent’s potentially morally injurious deployment, as well as how they perceived potential moral injury in their parents post deployment. Eight one-on-one interviews were conducted with adults who grew up in Canadian military families.
Examining Performance Validity in Adult and Pediatric Psychoeducational Evaluations
Authors:   , Robinson Anthony
Published: July 2024

The assessment of credible responding with objective measures is an important part of neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Performance validity tests (PVTs) can be used to evaluate whether scores on performance-based measures accurately represent an individual’s true ability. Although non-credible responding has been observed in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorder (SLD) evaluations, limited research has been conducted on PVTs in adult and pediatric psychoeducational (psychoed) samples. As such, the present study sought to investigate the use of PVTs in adult and pediatric psychoed samples. Study 1 examined base rates of the PVT failure and investigated the psychometric properties of the Medical Symptom Validity Test (MSVT) in a sample of 242 adults seeking a psychoed evaluation at a university affiliated clinic. Study 2 examined base rates of failure on the MSVT and the Pediatric Performance validity Test Suite (PdPVTS) in sample of 53 children and adolescents seeking a psychoed evaluational at an outpatient medical clinic or University affiliated clinic. Results of Study 1 revealed similar base rates of failure on the MSVT from previous studies that did not appear to vary as a function of referral or accommodation seeking status. The MSVT exhibited relatively robust specificity and sensitivity consistent with other PVTs used in this population but did not demonstrate incremental validity in predicting cognitive measures beyond criterion PVTs. However, the MSVT evidenced some incremental validity in predicting scores on cognitive measures beyond embedded SVTs. Results of Study 2 revealed high rates of failure on the MSVT when not accounting for grade level and lower base rates of failure for the PdPVTS in the full sample and across age groups. Taken together the results demonstrate that adult psychoed samples fail PVTs at a much higher rate than pediatric samples when they are administered PVTs that are appropriate for their ability level.
Vegetable and Animal Oil Quenchants
Authors: Simencio Otero Rosa L. , Canale Lauralice C.F. , Otero Walker R. , Totten George E.
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on the quenching properties of vegetable and animal oils, including toxicity and biodegradability of vegetable/animal oils. The article provides a detailed discussion on the oxidation of vegetable/animal oils. The addition of antioxidants to stabilize soybean and palm oils is discussed, and the article concludes that substantially better performance is required if vegetable oils are to be effective functional equivalents to petroleum oil formulations. This may be done by selecting different vegetable oil compositions with less unsaturation, by applying genetic modification of soybean seed oils, or by chemically modifying and stabilizing the vegetable oil structure.
Residual Stress
Authors: Gür Cemil Hakan
Published: July 2024

This article examines residual stresses in quenched and surface-hardened steels by focusing on its theoretical background, formation mechanisms of residual stress, effects of tempering and cryogenic cooling on residual stress, effects of residual stress on the service performance of components, and measurement, computation, and relaxation of residual stress.
الرقابة الشاملة: نشأة السياسات الإسرائيلية في إدارة السكان ومراقبتهم والسيطرة السياسية تجاه الفلسطينيين
Authors: الخطيب سنى , ناصر سارة
Published: July 2024

عنوان الكتاب بلغته الأصليّة:
Thorough Surveillance: The Genesis of Israeli Policies of Population Management, Surveillance, and Political Control towards the Palestinian Minority.
عنوان الكتاب: الرقابة الشاملة: نشأة السياسات الإسرائيلية في إدارة السكان ومراقبتهم والسيطرة السياسية تجاه الفلسطينيين.
المؤلف: أحمد سعدي Ahmed Sa’di.
ترجمة: الحارث محمد النبهان.
الناشر: الدوحة/ بيروت: المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات.
سنة النشر: 2020.
عدد الصفحات: 353.