bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research Trends on Childhood Trauma Experience: Focusing on Journal Papers Published from 2016 to 2021
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Yoon Pan-Ki , Kim Ji-Yeon
Published: July 2023

Objectives This study was conducted to examine research trends on childhood trauma experiences in Korea and derive implications for the area of childhood trauma experiences.
Methods A total of 85 papers on childhood trauma-related topics were analyzed among the papers in KCI-registered academic journals published for six years, from 2016 to 2021. The research progress was conducted in the order of setting data selection criteria, data collection, setting analysis criteria, and data analysis. The analysis criteria consisted of four areas and seven categories, and after producing a coding manual, individual coding was conducted for each study, and descriptive statistics analysis was conducted.
Results First, looking at the publication status of papers by academic journal by year, more than 14 papers were steadily published every year from 2016 to 2021. By academic journal, the parers from Korean Psychological Association were the most with 17, followed by The Journal of Humanities and Social Science with 6 and Korea Journal of Counseling with 4 in order. Second, as a result of the analysis by study subject, 76.5% of studies on mixed gender were the most common, and studies on adults accounted for 44.7%, in the classification of developmental stages. Third, in the analysis by type of research method, quantitative research was the most common at 84.7%, and in the data analysis method of quantitative analysis, correlation analysis was the highest at 29.8%. Fourth, as a result of the analysis of the study content, emotional abuse was the most common type of trauma at 30.0%. As for the type of aftereffects according to the type of trauma, depression was the highest at 13.9%, followed by interpersonal problems at 11.0%.
Conclusions Based on these results, implications of research on childhood trauma experiences in Korea and suggestions for follow-up studies were discussed.
A Development of Faculty Teaching Competency Diagnosis Instrument: The Case of G University
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cho Eunyoung , Chae Soo Eun
Published: July 2023

Objectives A case study was conducted on designing an diagnosis instrument for measuring faculty teaching effectiveness/competency.
Methods A pool of diagnostic items were constructed in accordance with four teaching competencies that correspond to visions of G university: Specialization, Sympathy, Student Care, and Self-development in Teaching (namely 4S). Experts’ consultation and factor analysis of the faculty responses were conducted.
Results A total of 84 items reviewed by efive5 educational experts. Then, we obtained a total of 63 questions from the survey analysis. Faculty responses were analyzed, which resulted in 48 questions (13 specialization, 14 sympathy, 10 student care, 11 self-development in teahcing). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses resulted in four core competencies, where three sub-constructs underlie. The four major faculty competency scores did not significantly differ by gender and faculty level. According to the detailed examination of the sub-competences, males scored slightly higher than females in relation to specialization and sympathy competency. Associate professors scored significantly higher than assistant professors do in the specialization competency of their subject knowledge.
Conclusions We suggested to establish and utilize a comprehensive program for developing teaching competency based on scientific analysis.
Qualitative Exploration of the Intergenerational Experience of Childcare Staff
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Yoon Sun-Young , Im Hwan-Mi , Seo Eun-Chong
Published: July 2023

Objectives This study aimed to explore the meaning of intergenerational experiences of childcare staff and to suggest ways for understanding and cooperation among childcare staff.
Methods To this end, in July-August 2022, a total of 20 teachers, 6 new teachers, 7 experienced teachers, and 7 the head of a daycare center, of daycare centers located in D and N cities were divided into new teachers, experienced teachers, and director groups, and each group A total of 9 group interviews were conducted, 3 times each. The collected data were analyzed by referring to the analysis procedure of Giorgi (2009) in group interview transcription data and field memo.
Results As a result of analyzing the intergenerational experiences of childcare staff, there was a difference in the perspectives of the childcare staff to each other, so they expressed ‘different gaze each other’. And they wanted to be a ‘relationship that wants to be respected and respected’. In addition, with expectations and burdens for each other, they showed the position that ‘burdened and uncomfortable are the same’, and suggested a common opinion that ‘welfare is customized’.
Conclusions Based on the research results, ‘culture of mutual respect’, ‘communication structure for sharing’, ‘principle of guaranteeing community and individual life’, ‘human welfare’, ‘common operating philosophy’ for childcare faculty's understanding and cooperation of generations Suggested improvement measures.
Comparative analysis of middle school students’ perceptions in Argument-Based-Inquiry (ABI) science classes of non-face-to-face and face-to-face situations
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cho Hye Sook , Lee Jihwa , Nam Jeonghee
Published: July 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study was to fine out students’ perceptions in argument-based inquiry science classes in no-face-to-face and face-to-face situations.
Methods For this purpose, 113 students from 4 classes in the 2nd year of middle school located in Matropolitan B were applied argument-based inquiry science classes in two different situations. Surweys and interviews were conducted and analyzed to fine out students’ perceptions of argument-ased inquiry science classes in each situations.
Results As a result, there were differences in students’ perceptions of the class, perceptions of understanding scientific knowledge, and perceptions of self-activity regarding argument-based inquiry science in no face-to- face and face-to-face situations. First, in terms of students' perception of the class, students in no face-to-face situation actively participated in argument-based activities but students the other situation actively participated in the stage of actual activities. Second, students in no face-to-face situation the progress of the class remains as a record, and discussions using explanations using pictures and photos were helpful in understanding scientific knowledge. Unlike this, students in face-to-face situation good communication with the small group members helped to understand scientific knowledge. Third, in the perception of problem solving in discussion-based inquiry science classes in no face-to-face and face-to-face situations, students recognized that most of them contributed to solving inquiry problems through the argumentation.
Conclusions This study examined students’ perception of learning in argument-based inquiry classes in two different situations, and this results were meaningful in exploring practical directions for successfully applying argument-based inquiry activities in various learning situations to school science classes.
The effects of mother and teacher reported initiative and self-regulation to motor development
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jang Yu-jin , Kim Sung-ae
Published: July 2023

Objectives The study noted the importance of child motor development, confirming the impact of mother-reported and teacher-reported child initiative and self-regulation on the children’s motor development.
Methods For 278 children, motor development was measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-II), and child initiative and self-regulation data were collected from 278 mothers and 14 teachers using the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment questionnaire.
Results There was a difference in child motor development according to the level of initiative and self-regulation. The higher the mother evaluates her child's self-regulation, the higher the teacher evaluates the child's initiative, the better the child's locomotion skills were. With this, the higher the mother and teacher assess the child's self- regulation, the higher the teacher assessed the child's initiative, the better the child's object-control skills were.
Conclusions The results of this study provide examples of whole child by empirically illustrate the relationship between social emotional development and physical motor development.
A qualitative case study on the experiences of out-of-school youth participating in an out-of-school youth support center program
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Yeun Wooyoung , Park Sungok
Published: July 2023

Objectives The purposes of this study The purpose of this study is to examine the specific aspects of out-of- school youth's process of dropping out of middle and high school and their experience of participating in programs at out-of-school youth support centers. This is to provide customized learning support for each learner's characteristics by supporting substantial programs for out-of-school youth.
Methods Participants in this study selected 7 out-of-school youths who dropped out of the regular curriculum and had more than 1 year of experience using an out-of-school youth support center, 2 to 3 times depending on the research participant, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 times per time. A qualitative case study was conducted to identify and analyze the overall context through in-depth interviews.
Results A total of 126 concepts, 34 subcategories, and 10 categories were derived in the process of describing, analyzing, and interpreting the experiences of research participants. ‘Shaking school life’, ‘Things to bump into’, ‘Entering the safe fence of Dream Dream’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream Counseling Support Program’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream Participation Activity Support Program’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream Education Support Program’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream job support program’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream self-reliance support program’, ‘Experience of Dream Dream health support program’, and ‘Challenging my dream in Dream Dream’ appeared.
Conclusions This study investigated the experience of participating in out-of-school youth support center programs for adolescents who dropped out of school. Through this, it was emphasized that effective support should be provided by developing a program that can help out-of-school youth return to school and search for a career path.
Effects of Metacognition, Learning Flow, and Resilience on University Students’ Psychological Well-being
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Won Juyeon , Seong Guiboke
Published: July 2023

Objectives This study aims to investigate university students’ metacognition, learning flow, resilience, psychological well-being, correlations among them, and the effects of metacognition, learning flow, and resilience on their psychological well-being.
Methods The participants were 256 university students who were enrolled in general courses at a four-year university. Their levels of metacognition, learning flow, resilience, and psychological well-being were tested, and the data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple regression analysis in SPSS 25.0.
Results First, through descriptive statistical analysis it was found that the participating students’ resilience was the highest and the psychological well-being was the lowest. Secondly, Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the four areas in question were positively correlated with statistical significance, and in particular the students’ metacognition and learning flow, and their resilience and psychological well-being showed the highest correlations. Third, stepwise multiple regression analysis determined that among metacognition, learning flow, and resilience, the effect of resilience was the highest on the students’ psychological well-being. The levels of positiveness and sociability among its sub-components emerged as the most significant predictive factors that can explain their psychological well-being.
Conclusions The results of the study draw our attention to the importance of university students’ resilience as a key factor in increasing their psychological well-being, which is crucial for university students coping with a lot of changes and societal expectations. Attention and support from universities and society are warranted.
The Development of a Group Counseling Program for Burnout Elementary School Teacher’s Interpersonal Competence with Students and Parents
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Choi Jihye , Yu HyungKeun
Published: July 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a group counseling program to improve interpersonal competence for dealing with students and their parents of psychologically exhausted elementary school teachers and examine its effectiveness.
Methods 350 elementary school teachers were assessed to measure psychological exhaustion (TBI), and 20 out of 75 teachers who scored intermediate or higher risk (T≥65) in the dimension of ‘crisis over teaching rights’ were randomly placed into experimental (n=10) and control groups (n=10). The 12 sessions of the group counseling program were conducted. The interpersonal competence questionnaire (ICQ) was adapted to measure psychologically exhausted teacher’s interpersonal competence. To test the effectiveness of the program, mixed ANOVA was conducted.
Results The result showed that the group counseling program effectively improved the interpersonal competence of psychologically exhausted elementary school teachers. Specially, there was a significant difference between the control group and the experimental group in the four dimensions of interpersonal competence, (1) initiating relationships, (2) asserting displeasure with others’ actions, (3) self-disclosure, and (4) providing emotional support, except for managing interpersonal conflicts. Lastly, based on the analysis of the experience report data, this study demonstrated the effectiveness of the group counseling program for improving psychologically exhausted elementary school teachers.
Conclusions This study developed the group counseling program for interpersonal competence for dealing with students and their parents of elementary school teachers who have been psychologically exhausted and demonstrated its effectiveness.
Towards a Social Philosophy of Genocide
Authors: Arkhipov A. O.
Published: July 2023

In the first part of this paper, the author proceeds to identify and clarify three categories that are distinctive for the social philosophy of genocides: aim, subject, and method. The clarification of these categories makes meaningful the social philosophy of genocides. This makes it possible to distinguish between the social philosophy of genocides — and the scientific objectification of this phenomenon — and the social philosophy of genocide — alongside other philosophical disciplines — using the empirical material of genocides. It is argued that the subject of the social philosophy of genocides is the definition of genocide and the epistemically problematic in genocides; the aim of this discipline is to prevent genocides by criticizing the determinants (pre-reasons) that precede decision-making; the method of social philosophy of genocides is a parallax vision and a critical attitude towards the search for the "dark" in modernity. Each of the thematized categories defines the social philosophy of genocide as an independent discipline, distinct through its subject from scientific objectivations of genocide and through its method and aim from objectivations of genocide by moral philosophy and philosophy of religion. The first part concludes with a brief definition of the discipline: the social philosophy of genocides is a cluster of critical philosophical studies which examine the epistemically problematic in genocides, the definition of genocide, the causes of genocide, with the aim of preventing genocides through critical reflection. In the second part, the author situates the methodological problems of the research within the social philosophy of genocides and proposes a program of this discipline consisting of three projects: genealogy of genocides, studies of pre-modern genocides, and a catalogue of family resemblances of genocides.
PERANAN PEMERINTAHAN INDONESIA DALAM MENJAGA KEUTUHAN WILAYAH MARITIM NKRI DALAM KONFLIK LAUT CINA SELATAN
Authors: WAKINO ARI SURA GUNAWAN , Siregar Isrina
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang kebijakan dan strategi pertahanan Indonesia dengan membahas permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan kasus konflik di Laut Cina Selatan. Dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan dan strategi pertahanan Indonesia guna mengantisipasi konflik Laut Cina Selatan belumlah berjalan dengan baik. Ditemukan bahwa kebijakan dan strategi pertahanan belum sejalan dengan kebijakan luar negeri yang memberikan perhatian khusus pada dinamika kawasan Asia Tenggara wilayah Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara ASEAN yang memiliki wilayah terluas baik di darat dan dilaut, dalam hal ini termasuk yang berada di kawasasn Laut Cina Selatan. Yang dimana dalam hal iini cara yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah Indonesia diniai masih berjalan belum secara efektif dan dinilai belum mengatasi permasalahan Laut Cina Selatan yang terjadi bahkan hingga kini
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E-KOMIK BERBASIS COMIC LIFE MATERI PERTEMPURAN 10 NOVEMBER 1945 KELAS XI IPS 1 SMA NEGERI 1 KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Purnomo Budi , Adiansyah Fitra
Published: July 2023

Pendidikan membutuhkan inovasi baru dalam hal media dan strategi pembelajaran untuk mendukung ketercapaian tujuan pembelajaran dan meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini dapat menambah variasi dalam media pembelajaran yang cenderung monoton dengan media pembelajaran E-Komik ini diharapkan dapat meningkatakan motivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian R&D dengan menggunakan model ADDIE sebagai model pengembangan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini Kelas XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi yang berjumlah 30 orang siswa dengan instrument pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara. Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskritif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil pengembangan mendapat presentase menggatakan bahwa media pembelajaran E-komik berbasis comic life telah memenuhi syarat dan layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran sejarah. Hal itu dilihat dari hasil validasi ahli materi dengan presentase 83,3% dikatgorikan sangat baik dan validasi ahli media dengan presentase 86,6% dikatagorikan sangat baik. Dari angket respon siswa kelompok kecil mendapatkan presentase 84,5% dikatagorikan sangat baik dan angket respon siswa kelompok besar dengan presentase 90,4% dikatagorikan sangat baik. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa media e-komik berbasis comic life layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran sejarah.
PERKEMBANGAN DAN EKSISTENSI ORGANISASI PUSURA DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Sartika Lianda Dewi
Published: July 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perkembangan organisasi Pusura sebagai organisasi sosial kemasyarakatan tertua di kota Surabaya yang masih aktif berkiprah hingga saat ini. Dalam tulisan ini juga menjelaskan kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh organisasi Pusura dalam berbagai bidang. Adapun metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian historis yang terdiri dari heuritik, kritik, interpretasi, dan historiografi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa organisasi Pusura masih terus mengemban mandat dari para pendirinya terdahulu untuk memberikan sumbangsih bagi masyarakat kota Surabaya, khususnya dalam bidang sosial. Berbagai organisasi baru yang berdiri di bawah naungan Pusura sebagai anak organisasi memiliki andil tersendiri yang dalam setiap kegiatannya memberikan kebermanfaatan bagi masyarakat kota Surabaya.

Kata kunci: perkembangan, eksistensi, organisasi Pusura
Analysis of Service Quality Measurement at Vocational Higher Education with the Higher Education Performance Method (HEdPERF) and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA)
Authors: Ahmad Tita Latifah , Wardhani Sherly Ayu
Published: July 2023

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need to possess and maintain a competitive advantage to effectively compete with other HEIs, and one of the ways to achieve this is by providing quality services. This study aims to measure service quality at Vocational Higher Education using the HEdPERF framework. The researchers add an indicator regarding an important aspect of vocational education. That is the alignment of the skills acquired by students during their internship with the actual job obtained, as a difference with other studies. The data analysis uses the IPA method. Out of the 47 indicators of service quality, there are 5 indicators in Quadrant A (Concentrate here) which are top priorities in formulating improvement strategies that consist of Teachers' Profile (Communication Skill) factors, Management Support factors (Safety Equipment and Administrative Work) and Facilities factors (Supporting Facilities). There are 24 indicators in Quadrant B (Keep Up The Good Work), 8 indicators in Quadrant C (Low Priority), and 10 indicators in Quadrant D (Possible Overkill). Some of the recommended improvement strategies are implementing lecturer creativity in learning, increasing lecturers competence in teaching communication, providing fast and easy administrative services, organizing safety training, reducing class capacity, renovating buildings, completing class needs, and doing routine chair maintenance.
Determination of the Shortest Distribution Routes to Minimize Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emission Using Sweep and Clarke & Wright Saving Algorithms
Authors: Arifian Riski , Pulansari Farida
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, one of the areas in the field of vehicle routing problems that have received a lot of attention is Green Vehicle Routing Problem (GVRP). GVRP aims to harmonize the financial aspects and environmental concerns while routing vehicles. This research takes a case study at PT. LISA CONCRETE INDONESIA is a company engaged in the concrete industry with various precast concrete products. One of the company's main products is U-Gutter which recorded the highest sales in the company in 2022 with sales of 14,000 tons. According to the high demand for these products, it can be confirmed that the distribution activities to customers are also increased which have a negative impact on the environment. In this research, classical heuristics namely Sweep and Clark & Wright saving algorithm are used. Both of these methods will be implemented using Microsoft Excel software to determine the shortest distribution routes to deliver products to customers in PT. LISA CONCRETE INDONESIA and also to minimize fuel consumption and CO2 emission. The result shows that Clark & Wright saving algorithm is 11,49% better than the Sweep algorithm and also 43,23% better than the company/existing method to minimize fuel consumption and CO2 emission.
The Employee Performance Evaluation by using the Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach
Authors: Rizana Afrin Fauzya , Kurniawati Firdah Dipi Juni , Rumanti Augustina Asih
Published: July 2023

Objectives: This study is aimed to develop a multi-criteria decision-making model for evaluating employee performance and provide organizations with a guideline on how to quantify employee performance.Methodology: A hybrid approach of AHP and WSM was used in the development of the employee performance model. The AHP approach was employed to obtain the weight of each criterion. The obtained weight value is then used to calculate the performance score.Finding: Based on the literature review and interviews, nine criteria were used, namely the achievement of work targets, job knowledge, initiative, work discipline, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, communication, and cleanliness. Based on weight calculations, it was found that achievement of the work target has the highest importance weight, followed by job knowledge, initiative, work discipline, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, communication, and cleanliness.Conclusion: This study developed a multi-criteria decision-making model and a scoring guideline for evaluating employee performance. According to the results of the performance score, the assessed employee would fall into five categories i.e. unacceptable performance, performance is slightly under the minimum expectation, performance meets the standard and expectation, performance exceeds the standard and expectation, and extraordinary performance. The model can be used to help managers to make decisions regarding compensation which is to be given to employees by linking the employee performance category with compensation criteria.
The Customer Satisfaction as an Antecedent of Purchase Decision in the Post Pandemic Era
Authors: Madiawati Putu Nina , Pardede Nova Lina Kristin
Published: July 2023

Objectives: People's consumption habits have changed because of the pandemic which has been ongoing for about a year. The government's execution of the PSBB strategy has had a significant negative impact on local economic activity, particularly the food industry. Regional food and souvenirs are among the most potential industries that may grow following the COVID-19 pandemic. people visit one of these places since it has its own distinctive qualities and to remember, people bring home some souvenirs. The goal of this study is to determine whether consumer satisfaction can affect buying choices following the Covid-19 epidemic. Methodology: The study's quantitative approach makes use of purposive sampling of 100 participants and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis methods with SmartPLS 3.0 software.Finding: The findings of the study indicate that product quality, brand image, and sales promotion significantly impact purchasing decisions. This suggests that these factors play a crucial role in shaping consumer choices. Additionally, the study reveals that purchasing decisions significantly influence consumer satisfaction. The level of consumer satisfaction with a product positively correlates with the likelihood of choosing to buy Tebing Tinggi's souvenir items. These findings highlight the importance of consumer happiness in influencing buying decisions, particularly in the post-Covid-19 epidemic environment. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that consumer satisfaction can indeed affect buying choices following the Covid-19 epidemic. The results emphasize the significance of product quality, brand image, and sales promotion in shaping purchasing decisions. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of consumer satisfaction as a determinant of buying behavior. These findings have implications for businesses operating in the post-pandemic environment, highlighting the need to prioritize factors that contribute to consumer happiness in order to drive sales and improve overall customer satisfaction.
Tree-ring isotopic imprints on time-series of reproductive effort indicate warming-induced co-limitation by sink and source processes in stone pine
Authors: Shestakova Tatiana A. , Sin Ester , Gordo Javier , Voltas Jordi
Published: July 2023

Increasing evidence indicates that tree growth processes, including
reproduction, can be either sink- or source-limited, or simultaneously
co-limited by sink and source, depending on the interplay between
internal and environmental factors. We tested the hypothesis that the
relative strengths of photosynthate supply and demand by stem growth and
reproduction create variable competition for substrate that is imprinted
in tree-ring isotopes of Pinus pinea, a gymnosperm with large
costs of reproduction, under warming-induced drought. Over a 60-yr
period, we also identified reproductive phases where weather drivers of
cone yield have varied. We found that these drivers gradually shifted
from winter-spring conditions three years before seed rain (cone
setting) to a combination of three- and one-year lagged effects (kernel
filling). Together with positive associations between Δ
C of the year of kernel filling and cone yield
arising at the turn of this century, our results pinpoint increasing
dependence of reproduction on fresh assimilates. This indicates sink and
source co-limitation superseding the sink-limited functioning of
reproduction dynamics dominant before 2000. Under climate warming, it
could be expected that drier conditions reinforce the role of source
limitation on reproduction and, hence, on regeneration, forest
structure, and economic profit of the nutlike seeds of the species.
Electric Vehicle Charging Load Prediction based on Graph Attention Networks and Autoformer
Authors: Tang Zeyang , Cui Yibo , Hu Qibiao , Liu Xinshen , Liu Minliu , Rao Wei
Published: July 2023

With the widespread popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), the problem
of energy structure could be alleviated, but it also increases the
pressure on the power supply side, so the charging load prediction has a
wide range of application scenarios and a huge commercial value. The
most of existing EV charging load forecasting methods are modeled from
the perspective of charging stations, ignoring the travel habits and
charging needs from the perspective of users. In this paper, a temporal
spatial neural network model based on graph attention and Autoformer is
proposed to predict EV charging load, and a spatiotemporal graph data
set based on user travel trajectory is constructed. The experimental
results show that the proposed method can fully tap the distribution of
user clusters in time and geographical space, to effectively improve the
accuracy of charging load prediction.
Optimal Operation of Strategic Microgrids in the Day-Ahead Market in Presence of Rivals
Authors: Alidust Mehdi , Gandomkar majid , Nikoukar Javad
Published: July 2023

In this paper, a new approach is proposed for the optimal operation of
the strategic microgrids in the day-ahead market in the presence of
rivals. The method describes a bi-level multi-objective operation of
price maker participants (microgrids) that are going to maximize their
profit in the presence of rivals and minimize their emissions. The
upper-level problem in a bi-level mathematical optimization problem with
equilibrium constraints (MPEC) seeks to maximize the profit of price
maker participants, and the lower level maximizes the social welfare.
Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) conditions and duality theory are utilized to
convert the bi-level model to a mixed-integer linear programming model.
The Epsilon constraint method is used to solve the
bi-level-multi-objective problem in order to maximize the profit of the
linearized model and reduce the emissions of price maker participants.
The method generates some Pareto optimal solutions, and the fuzzy
decision-making method is used to find the best solution among Pareto
optimal solutions. To show the effect of the network on the studies, the
power transmission distribution factor (PTDF) method has been used. The
proposed method is tested on a 6-bus system in various scenarios. The
results show the good performance of the proposed method.
Integration of proteomics in the molecular tumor board
Authors: Thiery Johanna , Fahrner Matthias
Published: July 2023

Cancer remains one of the most complex and challenging diseases in
mankind. To address the need for a personalized treatment approach for
particularly complex tumor cases, molecular tumor boards (MTBs) have
been initiated. MTBs are interdisciplinary teams that perform in-depth
molecular diagnostics to cooperatively and interdisciplinarily advise on
the best therapeutic strategy. Current routine molecular diagnostics are
routinely performed on the transcriptomic and genomic levels, aiming for
the identification of tumor-driving mutations. However, these approaches
can only partially capture the actual phenotype as well as the molecular
key players of tumor growth and progression. Thus, direct investigation
of the expressed proteins and activated signaling pathways provide
complementary information on the tumor-driving molecular characteristics
of the tissue. Technological advancements in mass-spectrometry-based
proteomics enable the robust, rapid, and sensitive detection of
thousands of proteins in minimal sample amounts, paving the way for
clinical proteomics and the probing of oncogenic signaling activity.
Therefore, proteomics is currently being integrated into molecular
diagnostics within MTBs and holds promising potential in aiding tumor
classification and identifying personalized treatment strategies. This
review gives an introduction to MTBs and describes current
state-of-the-art clinical proteomics, its potential in precision
oncology, and highlights the benefits of multi-omic data integration.
The Harm in Meaning Well: How Well-Meaning White People Contribute to Bolstering Systemic Racism
Authors: Boisvert Esthelle Ewusi , Kirkpatrick Matthew
Published: July 2023

The notion of racism as a dichotomy in white people in the United States
is being challenged; racism exists along a spectrum with covert
manifestations. Understanding how well-meaning white people (WMWP) can
harbor unexamined racial biases and contribute to systemic racism is
crucial. Using survey data from a nationally representative sample of
white people (n=239), we explored differences between participants on
cognitive, affective, and behavioral racial attitudes, as well as
support for punitive drug policies, which have historically harmed Black
communities. We found cognitive and affective differences among white
people subgroups, including that WMWP report high racial resentment and
low support for antiracism, despite their expressed motivation to be
nonprejudiced toward Black people. We also found that WMWP are likely to
support punitive drug policies, indicating a misalignment between their
intentions to treat Black people in egalitarian ways, and the negative
impact their actions can have on Black communities. This might be due to
their resistance to changing the societal status quo. Addressing
systemic racism requires both bottom-up changes in individual attitudes
and top-down changes in public policies. By shedding light on these
associations, this study provides valuable insights for efforts towards
reducing racism and promoting racial equality.
Good-Bot Bad-Bot: Addressing bias in chatbots and public health information
Authors: Ganesan Natarajan , Natarajan Thanemozhi G.
Published: July 2023

The proliferation of chatbots in recent months has raised concerns about
the potential for bias in these conversations. This is especially true
when it comes to public health topics, where accurate and unbiased
information is essential. Herein, the focus is on the issue of bias in
chatbot conversations using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) as an
example. By raising awareness about this issue and emphasizing the need
for critical evaluation, we can empower individuals to navigate the
digital landscape with confidence and make informed decisions about
their health.
Pre-stimulus Oscillations
Authors: Dehaghani Narjes , Zarei Mojtaba
Published: July 2023

Humans obtain information from various kinds of stimuli. The perception
of these external stimuli may be modulated by the ongoing pre-stimulus
brain activities. Multiple cognitive functions including arousal,
attention (spatial and feature-based) and mental imagery may start prior
to stimulus onset. Different roles of pre-stimulus oscillations in these
cognitive functions, including gating by inhibition via pre-stimulus
alpha signals, noise clearance, large-scale brain synchronizations, and
motor preparation are discussed. We will also describe the effect of
pre-stimulus explicit and implicit expectation on later processing and
the way it is coupled with pre-stimulus attention. Finally, we will
explain the temporal organization of pre-stimulus oscillations and their
modulatory effect on the perception of the incoming stimulus. We will
present current evidence concerning these different cognitive
connotations and discuss present controversies.
Artificial sweeteners and risk of type 2 diabetes in the prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort
Authors: Debras Charlotte , Deschasaux-Tanguy Mélanie , Chazelas Eloi , Sellem Laury , Druesne-Pecollo Nathalie , Esseddik Younes , Szabo de Edelenyi Fabien , Agaësse Cédric , De Sa Alexandre , Lutchia Rebecca , Julia Chantal , Kesse-Guyot Emmanuelle , Allès Benjamin , Galan Pilar , Hercberg Serge , Huybrechts Inge , Cosson Emmanuel , Tatulashvili Sopio , Srour Bernard , Touvier Mathilde
Published: July 2023

  

Objectives

To study the relationships between artificial sweeteners accounting for all dietary sources (total and by type of artificial sweetener) and risk of type-2-diabetes (T2D), in a large-scale prospective cohort.

Research Design and Methods

105,588 participants from the web-based NutriNet-Santé study (France, 2009-2022, mean age=42.5±14.6y, 79.2% women) were included in the analyses. Repeated 24-hours dietary records including brands and commercial names of industrial products, merged with qualitative and quantitative food additive composition data enabled to assess artificial sweetener intakes accurately from all dietary sources. Associations between artificial sweeteners (total, aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sucralose) and T2D were investigated using Cox proportional hazard models adjusted for potential confounders, including weight variation during follow-up.

Results

During a median follow-up of 9.1y (946,650 person-years, 972 incident T2D), compared to non-consumers, higher-consumers of artificial sweeteners (i.e., above the sex-specific medians of 16.4 mg/d in men and 18.5 mg/d in women) had higher risks of developing T2D: HR=1.69 (1.45-1.97), P-trend<0.001. Positive associations were also observed for individual artificial sweeteners: aspartame (HR=1.63 (1.38-1.93), P-trend<0.001), acesulfame-K (HR=1.70 (1.42-2.04), P-trend<0.001), and sucralose (HR=1.34 (1.07-1.69), P-trend=0.013).

Conclusions

Potential for reverse causality cannot be eliminated, however many sensitivity analyses were computed to limit this and other potential biases. These findings of positive associations between artificial sweetener intakes and increased T2D risk strengthen the evidence that these additives may not be safe sugar alternatives. This study provides important insights in the context of on-going re-evaluation of artificial sweeteners by health authorities worldwide.
Surface Applications of T-Bezier curves
Authors: GÜNDÜZ Hakan , KARADAĞ Hacı Bayram
Published: July 2023

In controlling the shapes in the surface design, we create the rotational surfaces using T-Bezier curves with two shape parameters. Here, shape parameters play an important role in shape design. Finally, we give the characterizations of the mean and Gaussian curvatures for these rotational surfaces according to the shape parameters.
Elektrikli Bir Taşıtın Tek Vitesli Transmisyonunun Tasarımı ve Optimizasyonu
Authors: MENKÜÇ Regaip , TOPGÜL Tolga
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada elektrikli bir taşıtın güç aktarma sisteminde kullanılacak tek vitesli dişli kutusunun tasarımı ve mukavemet kontrolleri yapılmıştır. Dişli kutusunun tahriki elektrik motoru tarafından sağlandığından motorun tork-devir karakteristiği referans alınarak mukavemet hesapları yapılmıştır. Dişli çiftlerin çalışması esnasında en sık karşılaşılan sorun olan aşırı gerilmeden kaynaklı kök kırılmalarının oluşmaması için gerilmeler KISSsoft yazılımı ile analiz edilerek optimizasyon yapılmıştır. Analizlerde diş yanak mukavemeti ve diş dibi gerilmeleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Geometrik parametreler ISO 6336 “Düz ve helisel dişlilerin yük kapasitesinin hesaplanması” standardında belirtilen emniyet katsayıları dikkate alınarak çözümler yapılmış ve dişli mukavemeti üzerindeki etkileri gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuçlar, birinci dişli çiftinin 2,5 mm modül, 22° helis açısı ve pinyon dişli çark için 32 diş sayısının optimal olduğunu göstermektedir. İkinci dişli çiftinin optimum parametreleri ise 2,5 mm modül, 20° helis açısı ve 33 diş sayısına sahip pinyon dişli olarak belirlenmiştir.
Preferensi Generasi Milenial dalam Menggunakan QRIS sebagai Alat Pembayaran Digital
Authors: Gultom Mitra Sami , Salsabila Huda , Amri Andi
Published: July 2023

The understanding of the millennial generation in using and utilizing QRIS is still low, even though Bank Indonesia and OJK have supported the implementation of QRIS in finance. This study aims to determine the preferences of Indonesian Islamic Bank customers, especially the Millennial Generation in Using Digital Payment Instruments, namely QRIS in DKI Jakarta. The type of research used is a quantitative method with the population is the millennial generation who live in the province of DKI Jakarta. The sample obtained was 100 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS software. The findings obtained are partially usefulness perception and trust perception have a positive and significant effect on preferences in using QRIS. Meanwhile, the perceived convenience and risk perception variables have a negative and insignificant effect on customer preferences. Simultaneously, these factors have an influence on the preferences of Indonesian Islamic Bank customers.
Pengaruh Iklim Sekolah Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Nuriansyah Fazar , Hilmiatussadiah Kinanti Geminastiti , Hidayat Luthfi Rahman
Published: July 2023

The irregular and downward trends in student learning results serve as the driving force for this study. The objective of this study is to determine how school climate impacts student learning results. A questionnaire is used in the data gathering process, which is a survey method. To test the hypothesis, determine the R2 coefficient of determination and do a partial test (t test). The findings indicated that student learning outcomes were positively impacted by school atmosphere. According to study findings, it is essential to maximize the responsibilities played by students, teachers, schools, and the government in order to foster a positive school climate that influences learning outcomes.
تعليم اللغة العربية للناطقين بغيرها عن بعد بين الواقع والمأمول
Authors:   كلية الإلهيات جامعة أردهان - تركيا, ABDULLAH ABDULHALİM MOHAMAD
Published: July 2023

لا يخفى على أحدٍ الواقع التعليمي الذي واكبناه في فترة تفشي جائحة كورونا والإغلاق التام الذي جنحت إليه كثير من الدول – إن لم نقل دول العالم بأسره – ذلك الإغلاق واكبه العدول في التعليم من التلقي المباشر وجها لوجه إلى التعليم عن بعد، وعلى الرغم من عدم جاهزية كثير من الجامعات لهذا النمط من التعليم - لا من حيث المناهج ولا من حيث جاهزية المدرسين ولا البنية التحتية ولا جاهزية الطلاب - إلا أن طول الفترة – التي قاربت سنة ونصفا - جعلت كثير من المدرسين يحاولون تطوير أنفسهم وأدواتهم ومحاولة تلافي السلبيات بشكل أو بآخر من أجل تحقيق الأثر التعليمي المرجو بنسبة ما. وفي تلك التجربة وقفنا على سلبيات وإيجابيات غير قليلة، ومن أجل أن تكون الدراسة علمية في إحصاء السلبيات والإيجابيات والتطلع إلى الإفادة من التقنية بأعلى صورها، لم نركن إلى رأينا كمدرسين، فما يراه المدرس قد لا يراه الطالب، قمنا باستطلاع آراء 30 من الطلاب والمدرسين من جامعتين مختلفتين في تركيا، هما جامعة (19 مايو) في سامسون، وجامعة (ماردين أرتوقلو) في ماردين، أما عدد أفراد العينة التي اعتمدنا عليها فقد توزع على الشكل الآتي: 10 طلاب من جامعة (ماردين أرتوقلو) و10طلاب من جامعة (19 مايو) انتقيناهم من الجنسين الذكور والإناث، وأما عينة المدرسين فقد تمثلت بـ 10 مدرسين من كلتا الجامعتين بالتساوي وقد اقتصرت عينة المدرسين على الذكور فقط بسبب عدم وجود العنصر النسائي في الكادر التدريسي في الأقسام ذات الصلة مع الأسف، وقد اعتمدنا في استطلاع آراء المشاركين على المقابلات والأسئلة المفتوحة التي أجريناها عن طريق الزووم، ثم قمنا تفريغ المقابلات لإحصاء البيانات وقد اعتمدنا في بحثنا هذا على المنهجية المختلطة التي تجمع بين الكمي والنوعي. وخلصنا إلى نتائج مهمة في هذا الميدان ووضعنا توصيات للعمل على تطوير هذا العمل الخصب بالنظر إلى فوائده.
Prospects of Online Learning in Teaching Drama for EFL University Students
Authors:   Department of English, College of Education, University of Tikrit, Alazzawi Istabraq Tariq , Yaseen Ahmed Hassani ,   Department of Translation, College of Arts, University of Tikrit, Hussien Fatima Khatab ,   Department of Translation, College of Arts, University of Tikrit
Published: July 2023

Online learning is education conducted over the internet. Online language learning may provide students with more options to become acquainted with language acquisition. The study aims to investigate Iraqi university professors’ Perceptions of utilizing the online interactive learning platform in teaching drama as one of the needed learning materials through the Covid-19 program to strengthen the language skills of EFL students. It supplies researchers and educators with a collection of empirical data that assists them in gaining a deeper understanding of students' learning and expectations of this new learning technique. Teaching literature is useful for EFL university students and using online learning platforms may affect EFL students’ language knowledge. University professors have different views on using online learning platforms. The sample of this study is literature professors in the Iraqi universities, Department of English during the academic year 2020\2021. Finally, to analyze the obtained data, suitable statistical methods are used to analyze the questionnaire results. The results revealed that the majority of Iraqi universities professors using the online interactive learning platform is high. In light of these findings, several conclusions, ideas for further research, and recommendations are offered.
Reviews and Pedagogical Concerns of Online Learning Models During the Pandemic Covid-19
Authors:   University of Leeds, UK, Alali Awf
Published: July 2023

The substantial advances in technology over the last three decades have put it in the foreground in almost all of our modern life sectors. Education, just like other sectors, attracted many technological applications to its routine delivery approaches, which made it an essential part of the modern learning process. However, the massive increase in the reliance on technology that are normally triggered by crises such as the recent pandemic Covid-19 transformed the role of technology from being the catalyst to the learning process into being the main carrier. Many colleges and universities around the world shifted their learning style to be entirely online, hence, emerged the need to implement some of the online learning models that have been in use for the last two decades. The purpose of this fundamental research paper is to look at the pros and cons of some of the most common online learning models that have been used by more educational institutions as a result of crises like the pandemic. Although such models have been in use before the pandemic, the recently increased usage of online learning has exposed some pedagogical concerns that were not as clear. The results showed that along with many pedagogical obstacles, online learners who cannot do most of the learning requirements independently are unable to engage effectively in an online learning environment.