bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reading comprehension and students’ academic performance in English
Authors: Romina M. Adora  , Justine P. Aguilar  , Erica Arsua  , Ma. Angelica S. Asis  , Mark Ivan E. Pereja  , Jovelle M. Reyes  , Jan Carlo P. Tolentino
Published: April 2024

Aims: The main goal is to identify, examine, and recommend techniques for enhancing academic performance and reading comprehension abilities. The ultimate goal is to significantly aid students' overall achievement in their academic endeavors. Study design: The design used in this study is descriptive research. Place and duration of study: Nicolas L. Galvez memorial national high school Methodology: Grade 7 students of Nicolas L. Galvez memorial national high school consisting two hundred eighty nine (289) students were the chosen respondents of the researchers. Results: There is a significant difference between the students’ reading comprehension proficiency and academic performance, as the results showed that most of the respondents’ struggled comprehending the text affected the academic performance. In addition to that, reading comprehension is essential as it helps them to understand any instruction resulting in independent readers. Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the students' reading comprehension and academic performance.
Bilingual instruction practices and students’ performance in teaching-learning mathematics: A case study (June 2023)
Authors: John Emil Velayo Brosas  , Kayla Palic De Leon  , Jaynalene Garcia Panaglima  , Ma. Cristina De Mesa Perez  , Rose Nannette Joven San Juan  , Jhon Jhon Pamilacan Zotomayor
Published: April 2024

This study delves into bilingual instruction practices and their impact on students' participation patterns within a classroom environment. The research aims to understand how students engage during classes where bilingual instruction practices are employed. Qualitative research methods were used for the purpose of data collection and analysis in this study. The selection of participants was carried out through purposive sampling, focusing on the forty-six (46) students from Grade 11 Agarao at Laguna Senior High School at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. To gather the data, a video recording and observation of a one-hour class discussion were conducted. The findings were analyzed through the application of thematic analysis. The results reveal that code switching, encompassing extra-sentential, intra-sentential, and inter-sentential types, is a prevalent bilingual instruction practice used by teachers. Notably, intra-sentential code-switching was the most frequently utilized by the teacher. Additionally, the study identifies four distinct participation patterns: total integration, conditional participation, marginal interaction, and silent observation. The study found that a significant portion of Grade 11 Agarao students exhibited conditional participation and marginal interaction tendencies out of the total cohort of forty-six (46) students. Understanding these dynamics provides insights into how bilingual instruction influences students' involvement and contributions within the classroom. Base on the following findings, it is recommended for schools to include bilingual instruction in their school improvement plan and school development program. It is also recommended to add another research instrument, such as an audio recorder, to easily transcribe the data and yield better results.
Effect of using time in small pelagic purse seine with two vessels (slerek) on breaking strength and mesh size change in Pengambengan Archipelago Fishing Port (PPN), Bali, Indonesia
Authors: I Putu Yoga Iswara Putra  , Yusrizal  , Erick Nugraha  , Eli Nurlaela  , Ratu Sari Mardiah  , Maman Hermawan  , Priyantini Dewi  , Bernadetta Candra Pratiwi
Published: April 2024

The bunt net of a small pelagic purse seine with two vessels (slerek) serves as a place for captured fish before being loaded onto the boat. Seine nets that are operated within a certain of long time can be weathering and deterioration of the material caused by aging and environmental factors. This study aims to analyze the effect and relationship of the use time of a bunt net with Multifilament polyamide (PA) material 210 D/12 mesh size ¾ inch on breaking strength and changes in mesh size. The methods used are observation, interview, literature study and documentation to be further analyzed using descriptive analysis and MANOVA. The results showed a decrease in the breaking strength value of the net by 38% while on the contrary, a 5% increase occurred in the change in mesh size. The analysis conducted shows the influence of usage time on breaking strength by 95.9% with a very strong not unidirectional relationship level of -0.977 and the influence of usage time on changes in mesh size by 99% with a correlation coefficient value of 0.985 which means the level of relationship is very strong and unidirectional.
Investigation of artificial intelligence methods for detecting brain tumor
Authors: N. Vaishnavi  , R. Haripriya  , K. Mahasuwetha  , B. Kabilesh  , D. Sajith Ramana  , N. Manikandan  , M. Gokul  , J. Benito Sam Kumar  , D. Iswariya  , R. Sowmiya
Published: April 2024

Brain tumors are debilitating, and can cause a shorter life in case not analyzed early adequately. Fake bits of knowledge (AI) can offer help to overcome the issue of bring and time in diagnosing brain tumors. There are two sorts of Brain tumor classification: pituitary and glioma The proposed models are associated with a dataset of 1,800 MRI pictures comprising two classes of investigation; glioma tumors and pituitary tumors. To realize a reasonable treatment course of action, classification of brain tumors is an incredibly fundamental step after detection. A dataset comprising 1,800 MRI pictures comprising two classes of investigation, pituitary tumor, and glioma tumors, was utilized to classify brain tumors: pituitary tumor and glioma tumor. It is essential to classify brain tumors after area in arrange to be able to characterize a successful treatment arrangement. This term paper focuses on amplifying the level and viability of utilizing AI Algorithms. In afterward a long time, the utilization of fake experiences (AI) is surging through all circles of science, and no address, it is revolutionizing the field of neurology. The application of AI in helpful science has made brain disease estimates and areas more exact and correct.
Investigation of the fastness properties and color strength of dry and wet reeled Tasar silk yarns
Authors: Rahul Ranjan Ghosh  , Y.C Radhalakshmi  , Lakshmikantha N  , S. Periyasamy
Published: April 2024

Tasar silk is extremely sought-after due to its natural beauty, toughness, sustainability, and cultural significance. Despite the historical need for Tasar textiles in their natural hue, weavers have created a limited number of unique designs and variants of Tasar silk. Since the younger generation requires 100% Tasar fabric in a range of items with diverse patterns and color combinations, it has become more vital to dye the Tasar yarn a distinct color. The fastness characteristics and color strength of Acid, Reactive, and Lanaset dye on dry reeled and wet reeled Tasar silk yarns were compared in this paper. In order to assess the yarn samples' color intensity and resistance to rubbing, sweat, washing, and light, they were treated appropriately. The findings of the fastness test showed that, in comparison to other yarns, acid and reactively colored yarns had lower washing and sweat fastness, respectively. Better light fastness was seen in fibers colored with Lanaset. Comparing reactive dyeing to acid and Lanaset dyeing, the former demonstrated a stronger color.
Addressing student diversity to improve mathematics achievement through differentiated instruction
Authors: Insorio Alvin Odon
Published: April 2024

Managing student diversity is one of the issues that occur in mathematics education. Students typically achieve poorly in school if it is not appropriately addressed. Therefore, differentiated instruction (DI) strategies were used in mathematics classes to address the issue. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of DI strategies in addressing student diversity and raising mathematics proficiency levels. DI was carefully implemented in one school using the plan-do-study-act methodology. Data were gathered via test scores, questionnaires, and interviews, and professionals in the field of mathematics education verified the content validity of the said instruments. The study discovered that more incredible mathematics achievement resulted from addressing student diversity. Mathematics classes were better delivered and adapted to students’ learning styles using DI. However, mathematics teachers faced difficulties like lengthy preparation, poor classroom management, large class sizes, and a lack of resources.
Screen media-based devices usage patterns: Comparison between digital immigrant parents and digital native adolescents
Authors: Priya Nandhini , Maheswari P. Uma
Published: April 2024

Smartphones are frequently the subject of digital screen media-based research due to their popularity. Other screen devices, such as computers, conventional TV, laptops, smart TV, and tablets, which have a significant impact on children’s and adolescents’ psychological behaviors, are rarely covered. Parents are considered the active agents who can regulate adolescents screen-based media use and control online risks. Parents of adolescents in developing countries are digital immigrants, and their consumption patterns of screen devices must be studied before exploring their media usage regulatory strategies for children and adolescents. To gather information on screen device usage patterns, including availability, usage, ownership, and screen time, a quantitative technique approach was used in the study. A statistical analysis was performed on survey data collected from 447 parent-adolescent dyadic samples (n=894). Results show a positive association between socio-economic status and the number of screen devices present in households. Parents and adolescents spend the same amount of screen time on conventional TV and smart TV as they do on smartphones. Tablets were the least used, but they had more screen time than laptops and computers. Screen time is associated with the intended use of the device. Screen time spent per device by digital immigrant parents is quite like that of their digital-native adolescents. Girls use smartphones often; boys spend more screen time with them. Parents’ screen-based media usage practices should also be regulated, as they highly influence their children’s screen time.
TECNOLOGIAS E INOVAÇÕES EM ESTOMATERAPIA APLICADAS AO TRATAMENTO DE FERIDAS NO PÉ DIABÉTICO: revisão integrativa
Authors: Santos Matias Ayanny Mykaelly , Silva Ferreira José Nacélio da , Lopes dos Santos Cicero Yago , Rocha Cavalcante Edilma Gomes , Luna Callou Cruz Rachel de Sá Barreto , Patrício Sampaio Ariadne Gomes , Couto Feitosa Andréa , PEREIRA COELHO HERCULES
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: identificar as principais tecnologias e inovações em estomaterapia utilizadas no tratamento de feridas no pé diabético. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de caráter descritivo, realizada nas bases de dados da Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e na Base de Dados em Enfermagem, via Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde, bem como no repositório de revistas Scientific Electronic Libray Online, mediante o cruzamento dos DeCS e dos respectivos MeSH: Pé diabético (Diabetic Foot) AND Assistência de Enfermagem (Nursing Care) AND Curativos (Bandages) AND Tecnologias (Technology) AND Terapêutica (Therapeutic) AND Cicatrização de Feridas (Wound Healing). A busca e seleção dos estudos foi realizada entre os meses de fevereiro a abril de 2023, de modo pareado. Resultados: a literatura selecionada, em sua abrangência de 20 estudos, aponta a diversidade de tecnologias e inovações em estomaterapia utilizadas no tratamento de pacientes com pé diabético, em meio aos quais destacaram-se o Ácido Graxo Essencial, Hidrogel, Papaína e Creme barreira, ao passo que em meio às terapias foi prevalente à Terapia à Laser de Baixa Intensidade. Conclusão: a realização deste estudo é de grande importância, pois oferece uma síntese das principais tecnologias e inovações em estomaterapia, sua aplicabilidade e os respectivos efeitos e benefícios no tratamento de feridas no pé diabético. Essas informações podem subsidiar a prática de enfermagem voltada para esse perfil de pacientes, auxiliando na tomada de decisões clínicas embasadas em evidências.
Diagrams with composition fields of the pelitic fraction of bottom sediments in the estuarine parts of different modern river’s categories: another approach to verification
Authors: Maslov Andrei Victorovich
Published: April 2024

According to analytical data given in publications [Savenko, 2006; Bayon et al., 2015], compared the position of data points of pelitic fraction of bottom sediments in the estuarine parts of a number of large rivers (rivers of category 1 according to [Bayon et al., 2015]: Amazon, Congo, Mississippi, Niger, Yangtze, Mackenzie, Volga, Danube, Mekong, Amu Darya, Northern Dvina and Loire) and their suspended material on the (La/Yb)N – Eu/Eu* and (La/Yb)N – Th diagrams. The first samples were subjected to special processing. The samples of the latter were not processed before the study. It has been established that the data points of both sample’s groups in the above diagrams are localized in the field of fine-grained (pelitic) suspension of large rivers, demonstrating some scatter for specific rivers, but generally not going beyond its limits. This gives additional reason to believe that for decoding the categories of rivers that formed certain sedimentary sequences, not only specially prepared samples can be used, but also data obtained from bulk/unprocessed samples. At the example of a fine-grained suspension of Zambezi river (South Africa) some features of the use of (La/Yb)N – Eu/Eu* and (La/Yb)N – Th diagrams were considered.
Ree patterns for ore pyrite and host rocks of the orogenic gold deposit Mindyak (Souhern Urals)
Authors: Znamensky Sergei Evgenievich , Znamenskaya Nina Michailovna
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research is to study the factors that controlled the fractionation of rare-earth elements in ore pyrite and to assess, on this basis, possible sources of matter in gold-sulfide ores of the Mindyak deposit (Southern Urals), the genesis of which is a controversial problem. The mineralization of the orogenic type deposit is localized in a polymictic olistostrome with carbonaceous clayey-siliceous cement

Determination of REE contents was carried out in ore pyrite and in the host rocks using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) on an ELAN 9000 mass spectrometer (Perkin Elmer) at the Institute of Geology and Geochemistry UB RAS.

In the early pyrite and late polysulfide-carbonate-quartz ore associations of the deposit, two types of pyrite were found. The REE patterns in one of them inherit the peculiarities of the composition of lanthanides in the carbonaceous shales of the olistostrome cement, and in the other, in their varieties enriched in syngenetic globular pyrite mineralization. The behavior of REE in pyrite and the fluid coexisting with it was also influenced by temperature, oxidation-reduction conditions and alkalinity of the mineral formation environment. Pyrite of the early ore association, crystallized under high-temperature reducing conditions from a fluid of increased alkalinity, has higher concentrations of lanthanides compared to the low-temperature pyrite of late polysulfide-carbonate-quartz ores. It was found that in the low-temperature environment of the late ore stage there was a slight oxidation and a decrease in the alkalinity of the fluid.

Fractionation of REE in ore pyrite from the Mindyak deposit is mainly associated with the processes of mobilization of components from the olistostrome cement by the mineral-forming fluid, which can be considered as one of the sources of ore matter.
Features of the Tanalyk gold placer and its primary sources (the Baymak ore-placer cluster, Southern Urals)
Authors: Bashirov Vladilen Eduardovich , Kazakov Peter Vasilevich , Snachev Alexander Vladimirovich , Gataullin Ruslan Azatovich , Rassomakhin Mikhail Anatolyevich
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the Tanalyk placer, which is part of the Baymak ore-placer cluster. It is shown that gold is predominantly bright yellow in color and has lump-shaped, wedge-shaped, plate-shaped and wire-rod-shaped forms. In terms of granulometric composition, it belongs to the large and medium class and is characterized mainly by medium roundness. The uniformity of morphological varieties of gold in different lithological and stratigraphic horizons indicates the inheritance of gold from ancient deposits to young ones.

Placer gold is of high quality and has a fairly consistent composition; the main impurity here is silver, the content of which varies from 0.2 to 9%. The average fineness of gold in the placer in the following areas: Baymak pond – 938, Shurinsky log – 935, Aktash log – 943, Tanalyk (lines 1502-1559) – 917. Hypergene new formations on the surfaces of gold grains are represented by high-fineness rims. A common feature for gold of all size classes is the presence in the depressions and on their surface of films of iron and manganese hydroxides, crusts of fine-grained quartz, chlorite, and less commonly biotite, in which a large number of microparticles of very high-fine gold measuring 0.1–0.5 μm were found.

The typomorphism of schlich gold, its composition and features of the internal structure indicate that the main source of gold was gold-quartz mineralization in the zones of wall-metasomatites of the Kul-Yurt-Tau gold-pyrite deposit, gold-polymetallic and gold-barite deposits Grafskoye, Troitsk and Novo-Troitsk. The junction points of diagonal neotectonically active lineaments with meridional magma- and ore-supplying faults form polychronic and polygenic through ore-concentrating structures. Dispersed gold occurrences in these structures are placer-forming and serve as the main source of the formation of large placers.
The Challenges of Engaging African American Communities During a Public Health Crisis: The Role of Government Information, COVID-19 Discourse, and Emotional Content on Social Media
Authors: Kim Soojong , Oh Sanghwa
Published: April 2024

[Forthcoming in International Journal of Strategic Communication] During a public health crisis, social media platforms play a pivotal role in circulating information and influencing public reactions. This research investigates the dynamics of public engagement with COVID-19-related content and government information sources within African American online communities, a population that has experienced significant health risks and inequities. Using advanced computational research methods, we analyzed 199,542 posts from 1,152 communities created between January 2020 and December 2022. The present research focused on the presence of COVID-19-related content, government information sources, the emotions of anger and fear in these posts, and their associations with user engagement metrics. The results indicated that posts discussing COVID-19 and those incorporating government information sources tend to receive lower levels of engagement. On the other hand, posts with higher levels of anger generated more shares and comments. The findings suggest a “triple disadvantage” in user engagement for social media messages that reference government sources and discuss public health risks without delivering strong negative emotions. These patterns are crucial not only for understanding the challenges faced by the at-risk population but also for aiding researchers and practitioners in developing more effective communication strategies during public health crises.
The Bibliogogics of Triune God: Demystifying the Mystery of the Trinity
Authors: Ilesanmi Dele Alaba
Published: April 2024

The theory of the Trinity states that there is one living God who exists eternally as three distinct divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each of these three Persons is God, not three Gods. They are consubstantial (they all share the same substance or essence). The doctrine of the Trinity is within the confines of God’s revelation of Himself in the economy of salvation. Trinitarian faith is distinct from experiences that begin with scientific and philosophical inquiries or debates, or the study of cultural phenomena. It is exclusively a scriptural or biblical inquiry. The Trinity is a mystery of faith because it is a truth that cannot be known unless it is revealed by God, and this revelation can only be found in the Creator’s manual, the Bible, and understood by God’s people. The basis of Christians’ faith in the Trinity should be the Holy Scripture. Any slight deviation from the scriptural revelation about the consubstantiality of the Trinity is not the focus of this study. This research work centres on a triune God, that is, the three hypostases as revealed in Scripture. Hence, the methodology adopted in this paper is solus primus scriptura research (bibliosearch).
A ubiquitous spectrolaminar motif of local field potential power across the primate cortex?
Authors: Mackey Chase , Neymotin Samuel A , Dura-Bernal Salvador , Haegens Saskia , Jones Stephanie R. , Ding Mingzhou , Schroeder Charles E.
Published: April 2024

This is a commentary on a recently published paper. Mendoza-Halliday, Major et al., 2024 (“The Paper”) advocates a local field potential (LFP)-based approach to functional identification of cortical layers during “laminar” multielectrode recordings in nonhuman primates (NHPs). The broader goal is to substantiate the hypothesis of a ubiquitous spectrolaminar motif in NHP neocortex: gamma range activity originates in the upper layers and reflects feedforward activity, while alpha-beta activity originates in the lower layers and reflects feedback activity. In an impressive scientific effort, the authors analyze “laminar” data (simultaneous recordings from all cortical layers) collected from 14 cortical areas in 2 prior macaque studies and compare them to marmoset, mouse, and human data. Despite This Paper’s strengths, and its potential for scientific impact, a series of concerns that are fundamental to the analysis and interpretation of field potential signals, question its scientific foundations. The Paper also overstates the strength and prevalence of the spectrolaminar motif it advocates, and it understates key strengths and nuances of prior work.
Effect of an onsite shared sanitation intervention on markers of environmental enteric dysfunction in children living in Maputo, Mozambique
Authors: Knee Jackie , Sumner Trent , Adriano Zaida , Anderson Claire , Braga Judite Monteiro , Capone Drew , Casmo Veronica , Holcomb David , Molotkova Evgeniya , Russo Celina , Zambrana Winnie , Nalá Rassul , Cumming Oliver , Brown Joe
Published: April 2024

The relationship between enteric pathogen exposure and long-term health effects like stunting and cognitive deficiencies may be mediated, in part, by environmental enteric dysfunction (EED). We aimed to assess whether access to a shared sanitation intervention affected the concentration of biomarkers of intestinal inflammation and permeability in the stool of young children living in Maputo, Mozambique. The Maputo Sanitation trial was a controlled before-and-after study of a shared onsite sanitation intervention in low-income, unplanned urban neighborhoods of Maputo, Mozambique. We collected data and stool specimens at baseline (pre-intervention) and 12- and 24-months post-intervention and measured the concentration of four biomarkers of EED: alpha-1-antitrypsin, neopterin, myeloperoxidase, and calprotectin. We assessed the effect of the intervention at 12- and 24-months post-intervention among all children, as well as among sub-groups of children with longitudinal data and children who were born into study sites post-intervention. After 12-months, the concentration of neopterin was higher among intervention children compared with controls (mean difference 0.39 log nmol/L, 95% CI: 0.15 - 0.62). Concentrations of calprotectin (mean difference 0.43 log ng/mL, 95% CI: 0.041 - 0.82) and neopterin (mean difference 0.38 nmol/L, 95% CI: 0.0079, 0.76), both measures of intestinal inflammation, were also higher among children born into intervention sites by the 24-month follow-up visit. The intervention did not a have statistically significant effect on the concentration of alpha-1-antitrypsin, the only marker of intestinal permeability.The intervention did not reduce the concentration of EED biomarkers after 12- and 24-months of exposure. The etiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying EED have not been fully described, complicating its measurement. The lack of a formal case definition and of representative healthy reference concentrations for common EED biomarkers makes interpretation of effect estimates, including their potential clinical significance, complex. Our results highlight the importance of filling these evidence gaps so we may begin designing and implementing sanitation interventions that prevent, or at least delay, the onset of EED.
A Rights-based Assessment of Youth Participation in the United States
Authors: Todres Jonathan
Published: April 2024

Civic engagement is central to democracy, yet historically and today, the United States has excluded certain groups and denied them their participation rights. Even where there has been progress toward inclusion, young people have been largely excluded from meaningful participation in their communities. While there are historical and developmental rationales for this view of childhood, such an approach is suboptimal and even harmful in some cases. Equally important, this construct of childhood fails to recognize the full personhood of young people and see them as rights holders in our communities. This Article calls for greater recognition of young people as rights holders and, correspondingly, more robust efforts to foster meaningful youth participation in their communities, from the local to the national level. Drawing on our own work with children and adolescents and other research that shows children of all ages can contribute in developmentally appropriate ways, this Article argues that acknowledging young people as rights holders and creating and sustaining opportunities for meaningful youth participation would result in better outcomes for children and adolescents, their communities, and the country as a whole.This Article employs a children’s rights framework to analyze youth participation in the United States. A children’s rights lens reveals several important points. First, it unpacks the cluster of rights that constitute meaningful youth participation, going beyond the narrow conception of participation as only the right to vote. Second, it reveals how far the U.S. legal and regulatory framework is from supporting children’s right to be heard in matters that affect their lives. Third, and perhaps most significantly, it provides the state and other stakeholders with a model and examples of ensuring meaningful opportunities for youth participation.
The Interactive Digital Transcription and Analysis Platform (IDTAP): Enabling the Computational and Heuristic Analysis of Sound, Music, and the Social
Authors: Neuman Dard , Myers Jonathan Benjamin
Published: April 2024

This paper outlines the historical background, motivation, development process, and potential impact of a new interactive digital transcription and analysis platform (IDTAP): The IDTAP is a web-based application that enables users to digitally transcribe, archive, share, and analyze audio recordings of oral melodic traditions. In 2023, authors and principal investigators Dard Neuman and Jon Myers launched version 1.0 of the platform, disseminated it globally, and cultivated an initial base of users. Whereas the platform has been built around Hindustani music (i.e., North Indian classical music), the principles, melodic contour archetypes, technologies, and methodologies behind the platform are designed to expand to other traditions where continuous melodic contour movements are accentuated. This expansion of the IDTAP, in turn, opens multiple recorded sound collections and archives to digital preservation, musical creation, as well as statistical, quantitative, and interpretive analysis, equipping scholars from a range of disciplinary backgrounds to apply the power of twenty-first-century computational methodologies and large datasets to humanistic endeavors.
A Modular Framework for Artificial General Intelligence Development – The Quest for a Comprehensive AGI – Part One
Authors: Sood Neerav
Published: April 2024

This paper is the first in a series of papers that presents an innovative modular and collaborative framework for the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a transformative approach that diverges from traditional monolithic AGI systems. The proposed framework is grounded in the principles of specialization, integration, scalability, adaptability, and ethical consideration, addressing the complexities and challenges inherent in the pursuit of AGI.Key aspects of this framework include the development of specialized modules, each focused on distinct cognitive domains, enabling in-depth expertise and efficiency. These modules are seamlessly integrated, ensuring cohesive functionality that transcends their individual capabilities. The modular nature of the framework facilitates rapid iteration and improvement, allowing for the swift incorporation of technological advancements and domain-specific innovations. Additionally, the distributed development model encourages collaborative efforts, harnessing diverse expertise to enhance the overall system.Scalability and flexibility are inherent strengths of this approach, allowing the AGI system to adapt to evolving needs and incorporate emerging technologies without extensive overhauls. This adaptability extends to cross-domain learning, where modules share insights, fostering a comprehensive intelligence that mirrors human cognitive processes.The modular framework introduces challenges in integration complexity, standardization, and ethical governance. Effective communication between modules and standardized protocols are essential for system coherence, while ethical considerations necessitate rigorous oversight to ensure responsible and safe AGI deployment.
Tác động của thuê tài chính đến hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh của các công ty cho thuê tài chính trong hệ thống ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam
Authors: Nam Nguyễn Hoàng
Published: April 2024

Công ty cho thuê tài chính là tổ chức tài chính phi ngân hàng, đáp ứng vốn trung và dài hạn cho hoạt động sản xuất và kinh doanh, đầu tư máy móc thiết bị, phương tiện vận tải,… dưới hình thức thuê tài chính. Bài viết tập trung phân tích, đánh giá tác động của thuê tài chính đến hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh của công ty cho thuê tài chính. Dữ liệu nghiên cứu được lấy từ 5 công ty cho thuê tài chính trực thuộc các ngân hàng thương mại tại Việt Nam, dữ liệu được thu thập theo từng quý từ quý 1 năm 2020 đến quý 4 năm 2022. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp định lượng bằng mô hình hồi quy tuyến tính bội thông qua phần mềm thống kê phân tích SPSS 22. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy thuê tài chính có tác động tích cực đối với hiệu quả hoạt động tài chính của các công ty cho thuê tài chính. Ngoài ra, các chỉ số tài chính khác được sử dụng trong nghiên cứu cũng có tác động đến kết quả hoạt động kinh doanh của các công ty cho thuê tài chính thuộc hệ thống Ngân hàng Thương mại Việt Nam. Cụ thể, quy mô và lợi nhuận có tác động tích cực đến hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh. Ngược lại, dư nợ tín dụng gây ra tác động tiêu cực đến hiệu quả kinh doanh.
Jesus’ Teaching Through Discovery and Pneumagogy: A Theogogical Approach to Teaching and Learning in Christian Education
Authors: Ilesanmi Dele Alaba
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore discovery and pneumagogy teaching, utilising the model of Jesus as a teacher who teaches through discovery and pneumagogy. The work also explains the theory behind the theogogical approach in Christian education and its three types: christogogy, pneumagogy, and bibliogogy. The purpose of Jesus’ teaching through pneumagogy and discovery learning approaches is also discussed in this work. This work draws heavily from the works of some authors and researchers, such as Bruner, J. S. (1961), Ausubel, D. P. (1964), Woolfolk, A. (2004), Lee, H. (2006), and Ilesanmi, D. A. (2023). The methodology adopted in this research work is qualitative and inspirational. The paper used books, journals, bulletins, and internet articles relevant to the study. The paper concludes that the combined theories of discovery and pneumagogy, through a theogogical approach, engender effective teaching and learning in Christian education.
Impact of developmental language disorders on mental health and well-being across the lifespan: lived experience perspectives.
Authors: Wilmot Adrienne , Boyes Mark Edward , Sievers Rachel , Leitao Suze , Norbury Courtenay
Published: April 2024

Objective: To explore the educational, occupational, and socioemotional experiences of people with developmental language disorder (DLD) across the lifespan to gain insight into risk/protective factors for mental health. Design: Qualitative analysis of focus groups and written submissions. Data were combined and analysed using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis approach within a critical realist framework.Setting: Southeast England and Western AustraliaParticipants: Six adults with DLD from England and five speech-language therapists from Western Australia participated in focus groups and/or contributed written responses to the research team. Results: We developed four themes: “perspectives on diagnosis and living with an invisible disability” explores participants’ perspectives on diagnosis, the difficulty in getting a diagnosis, and perceptions of DLD as widely misunderstood; “school struggles and self-esteem from past to present” detailed school experiences and their impact on mental health; “DLD across the lifespan” explored DLD in adulthood with a focus on workplace difficulties, emotional wellbeing, and mental health; “A sense of belonging”: Communication, connection, and support” provides a lived experience account into the social participation difficulties of adults with DLD and the importance of social support. Conclusions and implications: Adults with DLD may experience poor self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. These mental health concerns may result from: (a) exhaustion due to masking/compensating for neurodevelopmental differences, (b) loneliness and/or disempowerment due to difficulties with social interaction; and (c) adverse experiences such as bullying, discrimination, and a lack of appropriate accommodation at school and in the workplace. A lack of awareness and support for people with DLD from health, education, and employment providers was also seen as a contributing factor to poor mental health. Diagnosis may serve a protective function for mental health via self-understanding, self-esteem, and self-advocacy.
Google search data for social scientists: A tutorial and best practices
Authors: Moon Jordan W , Barlev Michael
Published: April 2024

Google search data has been described as the most important dataset on human nature ever assembled, giving nearly instant access to datasets that can provide insights to questions about various topics, including disease, racism, religiosity, well-being, and mental health. These data are customizable—researchers can compare search volume across most of the world or zoom into specific geographic regions; access hourly data within the last week or look at monthly data since 2004. However, they have important limitations. We provide a comprehensive overview and tutorial, covering (a) how Google Trends data are calculated, how reliable they are, and why some results yield low-quality data, (b) how to create custom datasets beyond what Google Trends provides by default (creating long trends of daily data, creating datasets with many cross-sectional comparisons, creating panel data), (c) a list of potential promises and pitfalls of Google Trends data, and (d) recommendations to ensure data quality and sound interpretation.
Effects of age and gender on the vividness of visual imagery: a study with the Chinese version of the VVIQ (VVIQ-C)
Authors: Zhang Ziao , Liu Yushu , Yang Junjie , Li Chunbo , Marks David Francis , Della Sala Sergio , Zhao Binglei
Published: April 2024

The relationship between vividness of Visual Mental Imagery (VMI) and factors such as age and gender is poorly understood. We developed a Chinese version of the Visual Vividness Imagery Questionnaire (VVIQ), labelled VVIQ-C, and assessed its reliability. Using the VVIQ-C, we investigated individual vividness differences in 1,015 Chinese participants and explored the proportions of low and high vividness scorers in teenager (<18 years old), younger (18-29 years old) and middle-aged adults (30-60 years old) of different gender. There were no significant differences in VVIQ-C median scores across different age groups and genders. However, the distribution of low vividness and high vividness group varied across different age groups, and this variation differed between women and men. There might be a potential impact of age and gender on VMI abilities in Chinese population.
Knowledge and Care Quality of Physiotherapy Technologists in the Management of Common Shoulder Disorders: Results from a Survey in the Province of Quebec, Canada
Authors: Bélanger Annie , Lowry Véronique , Desmeules François
Published: April 2024

Purpose:

In Québec, physiotherapy technologist (Phys.T.) scope of practice allows them to complete the evaluation and treat various musculoskeletal disorders, including shoulder disorders, after an initial assessment by a referring provider. They may need to re-evaluate and refer back to the providers if a patient does not progress in a satisfactory manner. Our purpose is to evaluate knowledge and care of practicing Phys.T. in identifying and managing overall care for common shoulder disorders.

Method:

A survey presented four clinical vignettes featuring common shoulder disorders. Survey participants provided information regarding diagnosis, imaging recommendations, specialist referrals, medical and rehabilitation care, and their confidence in managing these clinical cases. Responses were compared to recommendations from selected clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).

Results:

43 Phys.T. completed the survey, with the majority accurately identifying common shoulder disorders across all vignettes (74%–94%). Compliance with CPGs was observed for rotator cuff tendinopathy (60%) and adhesive capsulitis (61%), with most Phys.T. refraining from initial imaging tests. However, a significant proportion recommended imaging for acute full-thickness rotator cuff tear (52%) and recurrent traumatic glenohumeral instability (80%), in line with CPGs. Education and exercises were prioritized in all vignettes as per CPGs, although a proportion favored passive physical modalities not endorsed by CPGs (13%–72%).

Conclusion:

Most Phys.T. demonstrated adequate identification and management of shoulder disorders, reflecting their collaborative role in patient care. However, discrepancies existed in adherence to evidence-based recommendations, suggesting the need for additional training to optimize care pathways and inter-professional collaborations for shoulder and musculoskeletal disorders.
The Failure of Former African Liberation Movements to Transition to Democracy after Ascension to Power: A Descriptive Analysis of Eritrean People’s Liberation Front
Authors: Mohamad Idris , Abdullahi Elfatih , Mohamed Ali Zaroum Abdulhamid
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the perplexing issue of the democratic deficit in Africa's post-liberation states. It seeks to answer why former African liberation movements failed to make a genuine transition to democracy during the second stage of the national liberation struggle, instead of leaving behind authoritarian military regimes and one-party states that disappointed people. The paper's primary goal is to study the transitional path of former liberation movements in Africa and examine the factors that contribute to the failure of the transformation process from armed resistance to conventional politics. The research is descriptive and analytical in nature, conducted using the qualitative research method. The findings show that former liberation movements in Africa failed as governments due to a variety of factors, the most important of which is elite resistance to democratisation, which led to the transition to dictatorship, the absence or weakness of political institutions due to the persistence of the liberation era's political culture, and the tinkering with the constitution and failure to put some of its key principles into effect. Furthermore, the study showed that anti-colonial revolutions in Africa only liberated the state, not the people. Finally, the paper ends with some recommendations i.e. several steps to be taken in order for African countries to overcome the dilemma of the liberation movement's democratic transition failure
The Paternal Side of the Family within a Matrilineal Society: An Example of the Minangkabau in Indonesia
Authors: Stark Alexander , Yahaya Fatan Hamamah
Published: April 2024

There are numerous publications about the Minangkabau society in West Sumatra. Often the focus of the anthropologists is on the matrilineal social structure. Only very few researchers look at the situation of the father and the male family members. In this article, the researchers want to consider the paternal side of the family. This view is essential as there have been many changes in the past years. The researchers used a qualitative research approach that observed the village life of one community. Various open-ended interviews were conducted. Both the traditional representatives of the matrilineages and the local population were given the opportunity to express their opinions. In addition, the local publications were analysed too. In these books, traditional scholars publish their views. In the past, there were patrilineal elements, like the kingdom, within the Minangkabau society. The historical perspective shows that such patrilineal elements were important in daily life.  Furthermore, it was discovered that cognates play a crucial role in certain rites and have become more influential nowadays. Nevertheless, the matrilineal concept still plays an essential role, particularly in the rules of exogamy and inheritance.
The Role of Emotion Regulation, Family Function, and Sex Differences in Early Adulthood Anxiety
Authors: Salimah Marida Rahma , Nuryanti Lusi
Published: April 2024

Anxiety becomes one of the most common disorders in the world and the early adulthood phase becomes anxiety-prone because of all the demands and stressful conditions. In addition, anxiety also involves complex biological, psychological, and socio-cultural phenomena. This cross-sectional study examined the role of emotion regulation, family function, and sex differences in early adulthood anxiety. The study used convenience sampling technique and involved 222 participants (20.27% of male and 79.73% of female) aged between 18 to 30 years (M=24.9, SD=3) were assessed with State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Family Assessment Device (FAD). Data analysis used ANCOVA and multiple regression. The results suggest that emotion regulation, family functioning, and sex differences simultaneously play a significant role in anxiety (p=0.000). Emotion regulation, family function, as well as sex differences, partially indicated a significant role in anxiety (p=0.018, p=0.000, p=0.008). Therefore, enhancing emotion regulation ability and strengthening family function can be one way to prevent or minimize the likelihood of anxiety.
FUNCTIONING OF THE COMPONENTS OF A REFLECTIVE-ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES BASED ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Authors: TOPALOVA I.A.
Published: April 2024

Topicality. This scientific article presents the results of research on the functioning of the components of a reflexive-active environment of interaction and coordination of business processes based on digital platforms.Aim and tasks. The purpose of this study is to develop proposals for the functioning of the components of a reflexive-active environment of interaction and coordination of business processes based on digital platforms. The tasks are: the study of the components of the reflexive-active environment; determination of directions for further transformational changes; study of the network readiness index and Ukraine in it; introduction of the digital platform "E-business environment"; identification of problems in the further development of digital platforms and development of ways to solve them.Materials and methods. This study was carried out on the basis of the introduction of such methods as: analysis and synthesis, comparative method, classification and analogy, method of scientific knowledge and methods of empirical research. Data of the Statistical Service of Ukraine, materials of scientific publications and researches, own scientific developments were also used.Research results. The functioning and interaction of the components of the reflexive-active environment are considered, which consists in: improving the quality of the implementation of relationships between the subjects of entrepreneurial activity and the components of the reflexive-active environment of interaction and coordination of business processes by components; introduced subject-object approach; recommendations for the creation of a digital platform for subjects of the business environment (using the example of "E-business environment") and the development of the principles of its functioning; legal and regulatory regulation of digital platforms; institutional support for the transformation of the business environment; development of directions for further digital transformation and transformation of business processes.Conclusion. In the further transformation based on digital platforms, it is important to increase cooperation according to the levels of management (local, regional, national, international, global); establishing harmony between the legal framework and the regulation of legal issues in the digital environment; ensuring interconnection of registers and digital services with universal access to information; development of measures to improve digital literacy and e-learning among the population; spread of information society and electronic readiness in all districts and regions of the country with appropriate technical support; creation of state digital platforms or platforms with the participation of the population in the processes of local and national management, decision-making, spending of budget funds, provision of electronic services; creating conditions for improving the quality of life through electronic services and access to digital knowledge.