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Dissecting the Gendered Diplomacy Paradigm: Delving into the Participation and Far-reaching Influence of Women in the Realm of International Relations
Authors: Sumaira Hashmi  , Muhammad Usman Arshad  , Imran Ibrahim
Published: December 2023

Gender diplomacy is a critical examination of the impact of women on global affairs, specifically focusing on their roles in key diplomatic positions such as ambassadors, foreign ministers, and heads of international organizations. This article employs a thorough analysis of statistical data and trends to assess the extent of gender parity in decision-making positions within international relations. It explores the influence of women's participation in shaping international relations, emphasizing instances where their involvement has contributed to conflict resolution and the implementation of gender-driven strategies. The article also sheds light on successful examples of gender-equal diplomacy while addressing pervasive challenges such as minimal representation, glass ceilings, and cultural biases. Structural and personal barriers are explored, with a particular emphasis on the absence of gender-sensitive policies and the delicate balance required between work and family commitments. To propel gender equality within the diplomatic arena, the article proposes a series of strategic measures, including policy recalibration, awareness initiatives, and robust international cooperation. The overarching goal is to foster a diplomatic environment characterized by genuine and comprehensive gender parity
People’s Attitude towards Green Marketing Communication and Green Purchasing Behavior
Authors: Waqas Ahmed  , Umar Tahir Khan
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the level of customer interaction with green marketing communications from companies influences their proclivity to engage in green purchasing behavior. This study also investigates the relationship between customer qualities, specifically their environmental attitudes, and the degree to which customers are responsive to green marketing materials supplied by businesses. A self-administered survey was done among people over the age of eighteen who live in Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 150 valid responses were received. Regression analysis, linear correlation, and descriptive analyses were among the analytical techniques used. Based on the study's findings, it is possible to conclude that customers do value green marketing messages from businesses. Furthermore, a substantial association was found between consumers' green purchasing behavior and their responsiveness to business green marketing messages. Furthermore, the findings confirm the assumption that women are more likely to be open to green marketing communications from businesses, and that individuals with a higher degree of education are more likely to be environmentally concerned.
THE USE OF THE ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) AND THE KANO MODEL IN IMPROVING PRODUCT QUALITY / AN APPLIED STUDY IN THE GENERAL COMPANY FOR BATTERY INDUSTRIES - IRAQ
Authors: Sayah Hydar
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the research is the possibility of applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Kano model in determining the customer's requirements for the product of the General Company for Batteries Industry / Iraq in order to improve the quality of the product. The General Company for Batteries Industry / Iraq produces all types of car batteries. Data was collected by designing two forms the first questionnaire on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the second related to the Kano model. The questionnaires were distributed to all (80) distributors of the General Company for Batteries Industry / Iraq. The results concluded that the customer's requirements that were determined based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process included (efficiency, battery life, Amperometry, price, Maintenance of Car Batteries AGM, resistance to weather conditions/ease of obtaining the product). While the Kano model classified (efficiency, battery life) requirements as Must – Be Attributes, (Amperometry, ease of obtaining the product) requirements as One-Dimensional Attributes, (price, Maintenance of Car Batteries AGM) requirements as Indifferent Attributes, and (resistance to weather conditions) Attractive Attributes are requirements. The General Company for Batteries Industry / Iraq should provide the battery product that meets the customer's requirements for the purpose of being able to compete and increase its market share.
CLIMATE CHANGE'S EFFECTS ON NORTH EAST INDIA'S CULTURE, ECONOMY, AND LIFESTYLE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BODO AND MISHING COMMUITY
Authors: Madhukullya Samikshya , Hazarika Anurag
Published: December 2023

This study examines the complex effects of climate change on the traditions, means of subsistence, and way of life of communities in North East India. This study uses a qualitative data analysisthrough ethnographic fieldwork and semi-structured interviews. The distinctive cultural richness of the area is becoming more and more fragile as a result of changing climate patterns, as seen by altered agricultural practices, disrupted festivals, and altered traditional knowledge systems. The livelihoods of indigenous groups have also been severely impacted by climate-related problems, such as unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather, which have reduced agricultural production and accelerated rural-to-urban migration patterns. Adaptive strategies and policies that are socially inclusive, culturally sensitive, and environmentally sustainable must be developed immediately in order to protect the rich heritage and well-being of communities in North East India in the face of ongoing climate change. These changes in culture, livelihood, and lifestyle not only pose significant challenges but also highlight how urgent it is to do so.
ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE INBIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY IN NIGERIA: INFLUENCE OF ICT
Authors: Omosholape Abidoye Florence , David Adeyemi Aladesuyi
Published: December 2023

This study investigates ICT's impact on secondary school students' academic performance in Biology and Chemistry in Nigeria from 2018 to 2020. Data from 218 teachers and students’ WAEC 2018-2020, was analyzed using a descriptive research approach. The study examines academic trends and ICT's influence. Results revealedthat ICT had a positive effect benefiting both Biology and Chemistry students in 2020 through the challenges posed by covid 19 and addressed by ICT. The findings established that students' performance in both subjects improved significantly, especially in 2020. Furthermore, the findings ascertained that ICT has nobiased influence on the mean academic performance in Biology and Chemistry. The study recommends that more effort should be geared toward investment in ICT infrastructure and teacher development for improved science education in Nigeria.
AMBIGUOUS EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TURBULENCE ON INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE: ANALYZING TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
Authors: Arici Tugkan , Sahin Gok Mehmt
Published: December 2023

Environmental Turbulence (ET) refers to the uncertainty caused by unforeseen changes in a firm's external environment. Process Quality Management (PQM) is a sub-dimension of Total Quality Management (TQM). However, the literature has not examined the effects of ET on TQM and PQM applications. For firms that want to survive in a dynamic market structure, it is crucial to understand how sub-factors of ET (Market Turbulence (MT), Technological Turbulence (TT), and Competition Intensity (CI)) affect existing relations. We examined whether ET has a moderating or mediating effect on innovation, performance, and PQM. As a result of the study, we discovered that PQM has essential effects on reducing market turbulence and competition intensity.
MAGE RUNNER: THE GAME USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Bhand Aarohi , Bhand Rahi , Mali Manisha
Published: December 2023

Today, digital asset ownership records are stored in a decentralized, distributed database on the basis of blockchain technology. It is no longer possible to modify any stored information on a Blockchain, which makes this technology a legitimate disruptor for sectors such as payments, cybersecurity and healthcare. Considering the increasing implementation of blockchain technology in various fields, this paper aims at focusing its application as a basic gaming experience to newbies, who wish to step into the world of blockchain gaming. Firstly, this paper presents the conceptual design and implementation of blockchain gaming in the framework of a 2D game hosted. This game highlights the incorporation of Fungible and Non-fungible tokens (NFT), which represent the rewards collected by the player. The collected reward bonus in the form of NFT is published on the player’s OpenSea account, connected to MetaMask. The Game flow includes the development of a user-friendly, theme-based interface supported by Solidity as a technological support for building smart contracts using ERC20 and ERC1155 token standards. IPFS (Inter planetary-file system) is used for decentralized storage of metadata and token images, and Hardhat and Alchemy for deployment and overall execution. This game demonstrates a basic implementation of blockchain in gaming and unveils its broader scope through its incorporation in even simple children’s games. This game carries pedagogical significance which can be utilized by the professors to demonstrate the practical usage of fundamental elements of blockchain to the students.
A STUDY OF INDUSTRY 4.0 FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF VUCA
Authors: Kumar Shailendra , Kumar Dubey Madhur , Mehdi Husain , Kumar Kalla Suneel , Krishanan R. P.
Published: December 2023

Sustainability is not only a buzz word but it is the need and being sustainable is the responsibility of mankind for the sake of its future generations. In the present industrial and social environment where mankind cannot ignore its development goals. The contemporary Industry has to excel on both fronts namely sustainability and development goals in the environment of VUCA- Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Technologies of 4th industrial revolution (4IR) have the potential and ability of meeting the requirements. The brief paper attempts to capture the need and role of circular Economy for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the environment of VUCA with the role and features of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) important for sustainable growth in the environment of VUCA under Circular Economy.
Penguasaan Negara Terhadap Sumber Daya Perspektif Literatur Pesantren Salaf
Authors: Ibrohim Muhammad , Athoillah Muhammad
Published: December 2023

The Right to Control the State (HMN) as stated in Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution is the juridical basis that regulates state power over natural and artificial resources. Through this research, the author describes the views of Salaf Islamic boarding school literature on the use of state resources and HMN to explore their conformity with Islamic teachings. This research method uses library research with a deductive approach. As a result of this research, the author concluded that in the view of Salaf Islamic boarding school literature, state resources are a blessing from Allah SWT. give it to all the people. This favor must be used to realize the common good and must not be monopolized. In the view of Salaf Islamic boarding school literature, HMN is also considered a manifestation of the government's obligation to manage state resources to create benefits for all people. Based on this conclusion, the assumption that HMN violates Islamic teachings is incorrect. However, the government must always strive for the benefit of managing state resources, including delegating its power to the private sector.
Jihad dalam Perspektif Sa’īd Ramaḍān Al-Būṭi (Kajian Interpertasi Dalil-Dalil Qitali)
Authors: Aminullah Muhammad , Haqiqi Rif'an
Published: December 2023

The discourse on jihad, as conceptualized in Islamic law, is still often misunderstood by many groups. Their justification for jihad is often used to cast doubt on Islam's compatibility with the norms of modern international law, as stated in the UN Charter. Therefore, a true reinterpretation of Jihad is necessary to contextualize friendly Islamic law. This research is included in library research research by looking at Sa'īd Ramaḍān al-Būṭi's interpretation as a paradigm. The research stages included source collection, source classification, source analysis, and source interpretation. The results of this research can be concluded that: jihad qitāli is part of Islamic da'wah which functions as a defensive measure against enemy aggression (ḥirābah). According to Sa'īd Ramaḍān al-Būṭi, the verses of the Qur'an and hadith that came down during the Medina period cannot be interpreted as orders for offensive aggression (hujūmi). This is because the indications of attacks by the enemy were clearly visible to Rasulullah SAW. Therefore, Sa'īd Ramaḍān al-Būṭi rejected the offers of mufassirin, who interpreted the verses of the Medina period and hadiths in that period as a basis for legitimizing that kufr was the only reason for the order to fight non-Muslims.
Analisis Problematika Akad Nikah Virtual Perspektif Empat Mazhab
Authors: Misbaahuddin Zaeini , Rafli Mohammad
Published: December 2023

Digitalization has changed many aspects of human life, including marriage. Many people today hold virtual weddings. The purpose of this study is to analyze the problems of virtual marriage practice by looking at the legal side from the view of four schools. This research uses library research method through normative legal approach (Islamic law).  The results of this study are as follows: (1) Connectivity imbalance causes loss of ijab and kabul networks. The Hanafiyyah and Hanbaliyyah schools consider the marriage contract valid, the Shafi'iyyah and Malikiyyah schools are invalid unless they are only briefly interrupted and there is no sign of breaking the ijab and kabul refinement. (2) The occurrence of speculative elements that cause one of the brides-to-be not to meet the requirements, scholars of the four schools of thought agree that the marriage contract is invalid. (3) The loss of audio from one or both parties that causes the witness and the contractor to be unable to hear each other. According to the three schools (Hanafiyyah, Shafi'iyyah, and Hanbaliyyah), the marriage contract is invalid. According to the Malikiyya school the law is valid. (4) Visual loss (image) that causes the witness to be unable to see the party performing the contract. According to the Hanafi school, Hanbaliyyah and Malikiyyah marriage contracts are valid. The Shafi'iyyah School, the contract is invalid because the pillars of sighat ijab kabul marriage that is carried out virtually are classified as shigat kinayah and there is no unity of place. (5) Regulations issued by the Ministry of Religion regarding the impermissibility of holding a virtual marriage contract, if the marriage contract has met the requirements and harmony, the validity of the marriage contract is not affected by regulations set by the government. However, it can be categorized as makruh, even haram, because it violates government regulations.
Longitudinal SEM in R: Latent Growth and Cross-Lagged Panel Models
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces longitudinal panel data models in Lavaan using SEM, including latent growth models (i.e., latent curve or latent trajectory models) and cross-lagged panel models (i.e., panel vector autoregression) with random and fixed effects, including the random intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) to assess time-varying and stable relationships. Short-run and long-run effects will be covered and methods for assessing them provided. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Bayesian Statistics for Social and Health Scientists in R and Python + 2 Free Seminars
Authors: Zang Emma
Published: December 2023

在本次学术研讨班中，我们将会向您介绍贝叶斯统计学（Bayesian statistics）。贝叶斯统计作为一种不同于传统统计学的统计分析方法，已经逐渐在学术界占有一席之地。本次研讨班主要是面向社会科学和健康科学领域的听众开放，向您介绍有关贝叶斯统计的基础知识，并结合一些实例，介绍有关贝叶斯线性回归（Bayesian regression）和贝叶斯层次模型（Bayesian hierarchical models）的知识。我们还将会带您了解马尔可夫链蒙特卡洛算法（MCMC），并学习如何建立和验证贝叶斯模型。购买研讨会后，您将免费参加由 Zyphur 教授主持的两个按需研讨会，分别是 R 中的路径分析和 R 中的 CFA/SEM 与贝叶斯估计，帮助您扩展学习并提供巨大的价值。在研讨班结束时，我们将会提供正式的结课证书。欧洲的在读博士生将会获得2个ECTS等价学分。
Path Analysis with Interactions and Indirect Effects in Mplus
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Mplus modeling framework and explores topics including interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and instrumental variable methods in a path analytic framework. Bootstrapping and plotting methods are explored for hypothesis testing and displaying results. The seminar is on-demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Introduction to Multilevel Modeling in SPSS and Mplus + 1 Free Seminar
Authors: González-Romá Vicente
Published: December 2023

This seminar offers an introduction to multilevel modeling (MLM) with an emphasis on understanding the logic underlying these models and learning how to estimate them with SPSS and Mplus. The seminar will allow participants to define a variety of ML models, estimate the parameters with SPSS and Mplus, and interpret the results. The seminar emphasizes the underling logic and theory of these methods, so that you can plan, conduct, and publish your own multilevel research. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, each seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Hierarchical Linear Models (HLM) and Multilevel Causal Inference
Authors: Raudenbush Stephen
Published: December 2023

This seminar, taught by Professor Raudenbush, will introduce you to the theory and practice of multilevel modeling, and the logic of causal inference at multiple levels of analysis. The first day introduces you to two-level and three-level analysis, with an emphasis on how to build and interpret HLMs with a theoretically-rigorous foundation that will guide estimation and inference. The second day considers how modern methods of causal inference can be applied to multilevel experimental and quasi-experimental designs. The new and substantially updated version of the HLM software will be used to illustrate model building and inference in a hands-on way. All participants will receive a free 60-day trial license to this exciting update to the classic HLM software from Scientific Software International, and a 20% discount on a future purchase of HLM. An official Instats certificate of completion with Professor Raudenbush is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. The seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points for European PhD students.
Multilevel SEM with Moderated Mediation in R
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Lavaan multilevel latent variable modeling framework and describes multilevel variance and effect decomposition, and then proceeds with multilevel path analysis, multilevel CFA, and multilevel SEM, including approaches for handling strong correlations at the between-group level, indirect effects (multilevel mediation), interaction effects (multilevel moderation), conditional indirect effects (multilevel moderated mediation), bootstrapping, and instrumental variable methods for identifying multilevel causal effects. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Multilevel SEM with Random Slopes and Moderated Mediation in Mplus
Authors: Zhang Zhen
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Mplus multilevel latent variable modeling framework and describes topics including multilevel variance and effect decomposition, and random and fixed effects (including random slopes), and then proceeds to explore multilevel path analysis, multilevel CFA including multilevel bi-factor models, and multilevel SEM, including approaches for handling strong correlations at the between-group level, indirect effects (multilevel mediation), interaction effects (multilevel moderation), and conditional indirect effects (multilevel moderated mediation). An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Path Analysis with Moderated Mediation in Mplus
Authors: Liu Yihao
Published: December 2023

本研讨班主要介绍了Mplus建模框架，探讨交互(调节)效应、间接(中介)效应、条件间接(有调节的中介)效应，以及基于传统估计和贝叶斯估计的工具变量法。并探究采用自助抽样法（Bootstrapping）和plotting（绘图）进行检验假设和结果显示。研讨班结束时将提供正式的结业证书，并为欧洲博士生提供2个ECTS（欧洲学分转换系统）学分。
Regression and Moderation Analysis with PROCESS in SPSS
Authors: Crowson Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar, taught by Dr. Mike Crowson, is designed to introduce students and researchers to the basics of linear regression analysis using SPSS, including automated moderation analysis (interaction effect tests) using the PROCESS macro. The seminar is designed for anyone who wishes to better understand linear regression concepts and assumptions and how to perform regression analyses involving both quantitative and qualitative predictors with moderation effects. In addition to developing practical skills setting up regression models, testing hypotheses, and generating results, a central focus of the seminar will be on learning how to interpret and communicate results. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Instrumental Variable Analysis using Stata's SEM Command
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the sem command in Stata for estimating causal effects with observational data using instrumental variables in both path analysis and SEM, grounded in introductions to both techniques including CFA. Traditional bootstrapping and Bayesian methods are explored for estimation and hypothesis testing. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
A Gentle Introduction to R
Authors: Bednall Timothy
Published: December 2023

This seminar teaches the basics of R without any assumed prior knowledge of statistics or programming. Over the course of two days you'll learn how to load, save, and explore data, present your work using R Markdown, manipulate data using the tidyverse, and create great figures using ggplot2. We will also showcase basic examples of using R for prediction, classification, dimensionality reduction and clustering. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Survey Design and Analysis + 2 Free Seminars
Authors: Weijters Bert
Published: December 2023

This seminar will teach you the most current best practices for survey design and analysis. This involves conceptually and statistically modeling, through hands-on exercises, measurement as (a) the selection of indicators of latent constructs, (b) data collection as a psychological process of survey responding, and then (c) specifying and testing measurement models that are able to adequately reflect this process (using CFA). Day 1 offers a conceptual introduction and then a variety of hands-on applications are covered in Mplus on Day 2, and lavaan in R on Day 3. To help frame the exploration of measurement models, two free background seminars are provided when enrolling in this seminar: CFA/SEM in R and CFA/SEM in Mplus. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. The seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points for European PhD students.
Mixture Modeling for Measurement Scale Assessment
Authors: Kam Chester
Published: December 2023

This seminar will introduce the use of mixture models for measurement scale assessment, covering topics such as factor analysis and careless response detection. As a set of worked examples, mixture models will be applied to multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) and bifactor models. By attending this seminar, you will learn how to understand and statistically handle different types of method or source variance using mixture models, which will improve the quality and rigor of your research. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Intermediate SEM in Stata: From CFA to SEM
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Stata ‘sem’ latent variable modeling framework and explores measurement models including bi-factor and hierarchical factor models and scale reliability in CFA, as well as SEMs with latent variable interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), latent conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and latent instrumental variable methods in an SEM framework (IV-SEM). An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, each seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Text Analysis: Text as Data with R
Authors: Spirling Arthur
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces “text as data” statistical methods using R. The course is very applied, with the primary aim of helping social science researchers understand the types of questions we can ask with text, and how to answer them. The seminar covers how texts may be modeled and compared as quantitative entities, and then moves to supervised and unsupervised methods—including topic models and embeddings. At the seminar's conclusion, participants will know how conduct their own text as data research projects. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar.
From CFA to SEM with Moderated Mediation in Mplus
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Mplus latent variable modeling framework and explores measurement models including bi-factor and hierarchical factor models and scale reliability in CFA, as well as SEMs with latent variable interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), latent conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and latent instrumental variable methods in an SEM framework (IV-SEM). An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Introduction to Continuous Time Structural Equation Modeling (CTSEM) + 1 Free Seminar
Authors: Dormann Christian
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the use of Continuous Time Structural Equation Modeling (CTSEM) to study phenomena over time in the social and health sciences. Day 1 topics include the required conceptual background, mathematical foundations, as well as examples to illustrate the concepts. On Day 2, the R package [b]ctsem [/b]is introduced, with hands-on coverage of topics including data preparation, model setup, parameter estimation, and interpretation of results. Day 3 topics include random intercept modelling (aka., within-person analysis), moderator analysis, and an outlook to Continuous Time Meta-Analysis (CoTiMA) using results from multiple studies. To frame the seminar content, a free background seminar is provided when enrolling: Longitudinal SEM in R. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. The seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points for European PhD students.
Bayesian Statistics for Social and Health Scientists in R and Python + 2 Free Seminars
Authors: Zang Emma
Published: December 2023

This seminar will introduce you to Bayesian statistics, which are increasingly popular and offer a powerful alternative to more traditional forms of statistical analysis. Targeted at a social and health science audience, the seminar will cover the fundamentals of Bayesian inference and illustrate a variety of techniques with applied examples of Bayesian regressions and hierarchical models. You will gain an understanding of Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods and learn how to develop and validate Bayesian models so that you can apply them in your daily research, with the kinds of intuitive inferences that Bayesian methods allow. When purchasing the seminar you will be freely enrolled in two on-demand seminars for Path Analysis in R and CFA/SEM in R with Bayesian estimation by Professor Zyphur, helping you to extend your learning and offering a substantial value. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization in R
Authors: Zhan Peng
Published: December 2023

This seminar provides a gentle introduction to R for those looking to use it for applied statistics and visualisation, covering a range of essential topics on basic data manipulation, regression analysis, and visualizing data and results. Examples from multiple fields are used to demonstrate the applications. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar.
Mutilevel Location-Scale SEM in Mplus
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar covers Multilevel SEM in Mplus while incorporating variances as group-level variables. This 'location-scale' model can also include group means and random slopes at the group level of analysis, offering several advantages. For example, because group variances are measures of within-group agreement (WGA), you can model WGA as a statistical control, moderator (using latent interactions), or an indicator of emergent phenomena at the group level. This addresses concerns about WGA while taking it seriously as a substantive variable. This seminar covers these topics conceptually and with hands-on examples that you can apply in your research using Mplus. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided and the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points for European PhD students.
From CFA to SEM with Moderated Mediation in Mplus
Authors: Zhang Zhen
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Mplus latent variable modeling framework and explores measurement models including bi-factor and hierarchical factor models and scale reliability in CFA, as well as SEMs with latent variable interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), latent conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and latent instrumental variable methods in an framework (IV-SEM).
Mixture Models: From Latent Classes/Profiles to Latent Growth, Transitions, and Multilevel Mixture Models
Authors: Liu Songqi
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces mixture modeling and explores its application in applied psychology research and beyond. Topics and worked examples include latent class analysis (LCA), latent profile analysis (LPA), LCA/LPA with covariates, multilevel LCA/LPA, growth mixture modeling (GMM), and latent transition analysis (LTA). A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Time-Series Methods: Dynamic Modeling, Non-Stationarity, and Cointegration
Authors: Hall Stephen
Published: December 2023

This seminar provides a hands-on exploration of time-series methods useful for econometrics as well as social and health science research. Any modelling exercise involving time series data depends crucially on the correct treatment of any non-stationarity which may be present in the data. The seminar explores the developments in dynamic modelling and non-stationarity which have taken place over the last 50 years in Econometrics, including in-depth coverage types of non-stationarity and tests for them, including cointegrated relationships (shared trends) among multiple variables. A free version of the EViews software can be [url=https://register1.eviews.com/demo/][u]downloaded here[/u][/url]. An Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Longitudinal SEM in Mplus: Latent Growth and Cross-Lagged Models
Authors: Zhang Zhen
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces longitudinal panel data models in Mplus using SEM, including latent growth models (i.e., latent curve or latent trajectory models) and cross-lagged panel models (i.e., panel vector autoregression) with random and fixed effects, including the random intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) to assess time-varying and stable relationships. Short-run and long-run effects will be covered and methods for assessing them provided. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar.
Introduction to QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) with R
Authors: Schneider Carsten
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces applied set-theoretic methods for the social sciences, focusing on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This method is used in fields as diverse as political science, public policy, international relations, sociology, business and management, organizational studies, and even musicology. This seminar will enable participants to produce a publishable QCA of their own. To achieve this, the seminar provides both the formal set-theoretical underpinnings of QCA as well as the technical and practical research skills necessary for performing a QCA. All applied components of the seminar are performed in the R software environment, using RStudio (Cloud) and R packages QCA and SetMethods. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, each seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
Path Analysis with Interactions and Indirect Effects in R
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Lavaan modeling framework and explores topics including interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and instrumental variable methods in a path analytic framework. Bootstrapping and plotting methods are explored for hypothesis testing and displaying results. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Path Analysis with Interactions and Indirect Effects in R (Free On-Demand Seminar)
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Lavaan modeling framework and explores topics including interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and instrumental variable methods in a path analytic framework. Bootstrapping and plotting methods are explored for hypothesis testing and displaying results. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
Bayesian Statistics for Social and Health Science in R and Python (中文)
Authors: Zang Emma
Published: December 2023

在本次学术研讨班中，我们将会向您介绍贝叶斯统计学（Bayesian statistics）。贝叶斯统计作为一种不同于传统统计学的统计分析方法，已经逐渐在学术界占有一席之地。本次研讨班主要是面向社会科学和健康科学领域的听众开放，向您介绍有关贝叶斯统计的基础知识，并结合一些实例，介绍有关贝叶斯线性回归（Bayesian regression）和贝叶斯层次模型（Bayesian hierarchical models）的知识。我们还将会带您了解马尔可夫链蒙特卡洛算法（MCMC），并学习如何建立和验证贝叶斯模型。在研讨班结束时，我们将会提供正式的结课证书。欧洲的在读博士生将会获得2个ECTS等价学分。
Introduction to SEM with PLS + 2 Free Seminars
Authors: Gaskin James
Published: December 2023

This seminar will take you from zero experience with SmartPLS to conducting advanced analyses including path models and structural equation models estimated via PLS. The conceptual foundation for models estimated using PLS will be described along with an introduction to PLS and the newest SmartPLS package. Worked examples will feature prominently throughout the seminar using real-world data. A full-functionality 2-month trial license for SmartPLS will be provided to all participants for use during and after the seminar. To allow comparing the PLS approach to a more traditional one, two free seminars on Path Analysis and CFA/SEM is provided when enrolling: Path Analysis and CFA/SEM with Mediated Moderation in Mplus. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent points.
From CFA to SEM with Moderated Mediation in R (Free On-Demand Seminar)
Authors: Zyphur Michael
Published: December 2023

This seminar introduces the Lavaan latent variable modeling framework and explores measurement models including bi-factor and hierarchical factor models and scale reliability in CFA, as well as SEMs with latent variable interactions (moderation), indirect effects (mediation), latent conditional indirect effects (moderated mediation), and latent instrumental variable methods in an SEM framework (IV-SEM). An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar. For European PhD students, the seminar offers 2 ECTS Equivalent point.
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MALIGNANT OTITIS EXTERNA AND DIABETES MELLITUS : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Setyo Nugroho Bayu
Published: December 2023

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the risk factors for malignant otitis externa. There are very few studies on the disease and there is a need to pool the prior studies to highlight the characteristics of the disease.
Methods: By comparing itself to the standards set by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. So, the experts were able to make sure that the study was as up-to-date as it was possible to be. For this search approach, publications that came out between 2013 and 2023 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed and SagePub, were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search brought up 177 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub brought up 56 articles. The results of the search conducted for the last year of 2013 yielded a total 59 articles for PubMed and 12 articles for SagePub. In the end, we compiled a total of  4 papers, 3 of which came from PubMed and 1 of which came from SagePub. We included five research that met the criteria.
Conclusion:  MEO is an aggressive type of external otitis leading to osteomyelitis of the skull base bone. The usual microorganism involved is Pseudomonas species, and it usually affects individuals with diabetes mellitus. Treatment of the disease has changed over the years, today following conservative treatment modalities with antibiotics and conducting surgery under special circumstances. MEO is a rare but fatal disease, and the specialists involved in its diagnosis and treatment, namely ENT surgeons and diabetes specialists, should be aware of it.
MANAGEMENT OF WEIL'S DISEASE WITH SEPSIS AND MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME
Authors: S L Sigai Erlina Ana , Budipratama Dhany , Ikhwan Nur Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Leptospirosis is a common zoonotic disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations, specifically in tropical regions. Weil's disease is considered a severe form of leptospirosis seen in a minority of leptospirosis cases with considerable mortality. These patients typically developed multiple organ dysfunction (MOD) of acute kidney injury, jaundice, and ARDS. We reported a case of a 62-year-old male transferred to our intensive care unit due to sepsis, severe leptospirosis jaundice, acute respiratory distress, thrombocytopenia, and renal injury. The patient was successfully managed with appropriate antimicrobial treatment and other supportive management, including mechanical ventilation and renal replacement therapy. Moreover, leptospirosis should be considered in any location wherever risk factors are present, not just in epidemic and tropical areas. In this case, we pointed out that serious complications of leptospirosis, such as multiple organ dysfunction, may happen. In such cases, adopting an integrated multidisciplinary team approach is essential to prevent complications and reduce mortality.
Foreign Language Anxiety among Korean Students at Keimyung College University in Daegu, South Korea
Authors: Pajado-Jacela Zherry Antoinette , Eslabon Rey T. , Asistido Randolf L. , Kim Minkyung
Published: December 2023

This paper investigated the foreign language anxiety among students frequenting the Global Zone at Keimyung College University (KMCU) in Daegu, South Korea. Needed linguistic data were obtained from KMCU students (N=216; n=140) using Horwitz’s (1986) Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), which was later translated to the Korean language to hasten reading comprehension. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s Formula. The subsequent analysis found no significant relationship between language anxiety and those collective variables on age, sex, and relative point/period where subject students started learning or speaking English. Horwitz et al. (2016) described three contributing factors of language anxiety: communication apprehension, fear of negative evaluation, and fear of negative evaluation. The descriptive method and Pearson Chi-Square are used to analyze the data. The data show the level of language anxiety experienced by KMCU students frequenting the Global Zone. In general, the overall anxiety level of the same subject-respondents is interpreted to be “moderate.” These findings propose the need to integrate a new approach that engages non-native speakers in meaningful and stress-free classroom interactions that focus more on fluency than the accuracy of linguistic expressions in learning English as a Foreign Language.
Je suis, tu es, ils/elles sont francophones1
Authors: Le Pichon Emmanuelle
Published: December 2023

Êtes-vous francophone ? Cette question qui parait à première vue extrêmement simple, est beaucoup plus complexe qu’elle n’en a l’air. Dans cet article, j’introduis la notion de francophonie(s), au pluriel et au singulier, que je revisite à partir du concept sociolinguistique d’espaces sur la base de quatre entretiens que j’ai menés avec des universitaires qui ont accepté de me donner leurs perspectives sur la question. L’analyse montre que la manière dont les individus se situent vis-à-vis de la francophonie dépend moins de la notion de compétence en français que de l’interprétation qu’ils ont du concept en interaction avec leur propre univers de référence. J’invite à entrer dans des pratiques pédagogiques de questionnement des idéologies, des univers de références, non pas pour les juger, mais pour permettre aux acteurs de l’éducation (élèves, enseignants, équipes scolaires) de s’approprier la francophonie en toute légitimité.
CANLI MİMARLIĞIN KAVRAMSAL ÇERÇEVESİNİN TANIMLANMASINDA ENTROPİ YASASININ KULLANILMASI
Authors: YÜCESAN ALTAY Ebru , KOCA Duygu
Published: December 2023

Günümüzde yanıt veren mimarlık (responsive architecture) anlayışı çağdaş dönem tasarımcıların yeni keşifler yapmak adına eğilim gösterdiği bir tasarım alanıdır. Temel prensibi çevresiyle iletişim halinde olmak olan bu tip mimarilerin tasarım sürecinde canlı nitelik göstermeye başlamasıyla canlıları etkileyen ilkeler ve yasalar tartışma konusu haline gelmiştir. Bu tartışmalardan biri de canlıların yaşamsal devamlılıklarını pozitif veya negatif yönden etkileyen entropi yasasıdır. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı yanıt veren mimarlık anlayışında gerçekleşen canlılaşma kültürüyle ortaya çıkan canlı mimarlık (living architecture) yaklaşımının teorik çerçevesini oluşturmak adına, yaklaşımı entropi yasasıyla ele almak ve elde edilen kuramsal bilgi içinde temel kavramları ortaya çıkarmaktır. Çalışma bu amaç doğrultusunda canlı mimarlık alanına ait tarihsel gelişimi açıklamış ve entropi yasasına dair tanımlamaları ortaya çıkarmıştır. Çalışmada literatürde var olan anlatılar üzerinden entropi kavramının canlılarda yaratabileceği negatif etkilere tersinir yönden bakarak bu düşünce sisteminin faydacı potansiyelleri canlı mimarlık anlayışı üzerinden yeniden okunmuştur. Çalışmada entropi ve canlı mimarlık arasındaki ilişkisel bağlantıyı ortaya çıkarmak adına mantıksal tartışma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Canlı mimarlık anlayışında entropi yasasının yeniden okunmasıyla bozulma-çürüme, yıkım, belirsizlik artışı, kontrol kaybı, geçicilik kavramları tanımlanmış, bu kavramların tasarım sürecini pozitif olarak etkileyeceği durumlar değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen sonucun gelecek çalışmalarda kuramsal tartışmaları çerçeveleyebileceği ve tasarım sürecinde kullanılan mevcut yöntemleri etkileyebileceği düşünülmektedir.
Generation, development, and application of microcombs
Authors: Jin Xing , Xiao Shen-Yu , Gong Qi-Huang , Yang Qi-Fan ,   State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
Published: December 2023

Optical frequency comb (OFC) has coherently bridged the gap between light and microwave. Its advent has brought revolutionary progress to the accurate measurements of optical frequency and time, and profoundly promoted the technological development of technology of the contemporary world. The earliest optical frequency combs are generated from mode-locked laser systems. However, optical frequency combs based on mode-locked lasers have typically been limited to laboratory applications, due to their complexity, large size, and high cost. In recent years, a new type of optical frequency comb has emerged to address these problems. It is excited by continuous-wave laser coupling into a high-quality optical microresonator, generating equidistant sidebands in the frequency domain through four-wave mixing, and achieving mode locking in the time domain by using nonlinear effects to balance dispersion. This novel optical frequency comb is named "microcombs". Compared with traditional optical frequency combs, microcombs offer advantages such as compact size, integrability, low power consumption, and a wide repetition frequency range. Their occurrence marks the era of the generation of optical frequency combs towards chip-scale size and has aroused increasing attention from the scientific and industrial communities. This paper is ended by summarizing the current challenges faced by microcombs and giving a prospective outlook on their future development.