bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Medication Adherence in Chronic Diseases: The Psychometric Properties of Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire in Patients with Chronic Diseases in Rural Greece
Authors: Fradelos Evangelos C. , Toska Aikaterini , Kavadia Maria , Gratsani Angeliki , Alikari Victoria , Zetta Stella , Souliotis Kyriakos , Saridi Maria
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Medication adherence is one of the most important factors in the effectiveness of treatment, especially for patients with chronic diseases. This study aims to assess the adherence of patients with chronic diseases and investigate the parameters that influence it. It will also examine the psychometric properties of the SMAQ scale, a tool used to assess adherence.
Purpose: The study's main purpose was to assess the psychometric properties of the SMAQ scale, including its reliability and validity, to evaluate the adherence of patients with medication and to analyse the factors that shape it, focusing on the influence of gender, diagnosis, level of education, marital status, and living conditions.
Methodology: The study was based on a sample of patients with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The patient's compliance with medication was assessed using the SMAQ scale. Statistical analysis included chi-square analysis to examine the association between participant characteristics and compliance, while logistic regression analysis was also performed to assess the parameters that predict non-compliance.
Results: The chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between compliance and parameters such as gender, type of disease, level of education, and marital status. Men and patients with cardiovascular diseases showed better compliance. Logistic regression indicates that diagnosis is the most important factor in predicting non-compliance. Regarding the psychometric properties of the SMAQ, the scale showed satisfactory reliability with Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.717 and stability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient = 0.525). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed the unidimensional structure of the scale, with good fit values ??(CFI, TLI, GFI > 0.9).
Conclusions: The results of the study provide valuable data on the factors that influence the compliance of patients with chronic diseases. The diagnosis appears to be the most important predictor of non-compliance, while the evaluation of the SMAQ scale indicates that it is a reliable and valid tool for measuring compliance. The study highlights the need for strategies that will improve compliance, especially for patients with chronic diseases who may face psychological and social challenges. Limitations of the study include the sample size and the absence of data on other psychological parameters, such as mental health, which should be addressed in future research
Unveiling the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Stock Market Growth in Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the United States: An ARDL Model Analysis
Authors: Rafi Azizul Hakim , Chowdhury Abdullah Al Abrar , Sultana Adita , Al Noman Abdulla
Published: November 2024

Given the fact that climate change has become one of the most pressing problems in many countries in recent years, specialized researches on how to mitigate climate change has been adopted by many countries. Within this discussion, the influence of advanced technologies in achieving carbon neutrality has been discussed. While several studies investigated how AI and Digital innovations could be used to reduce the environmental footprint, the actual influence of AI in reducing CO2 emissions (a proxy measuring carbon footprint) has yet to be investigated. This paper studies the role of advanced technologies in general, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT use in particular, in advancing carbon neutrality in the United States, between 2021. Secondly, this paper examines how Stock Market Growth, ICT use, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Population affect CO2 emissions using the STIRPAT model. After examining stationarity among the variables using variety of unit root tests, this study concluded that there are no unit root problem across all the variables, with a mixed order of integration. The ARDL bounds test for cointegration revealed that variables in this study have a long-run relationship. Moreover, the estimates revealed from ARDL model in the short- and long-run indicated that economic growth, stock market capitalization and population significantly contributed to the carbon emissions in both the short-run and long-run. Conversely, AI and ICT use significantly reduced carbon emissions over both periods. Furthermore, findings were confirmed to be robust using FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR estimations. Furthermore, diagnostic tests indicated the absence of serial correlation, heteroscedasticity and specification errors and, thus, the model was robust.
The Lustrum Performance on Government Revenue Collection for Eastern Zone Forestry Stations in Malawi (2019-2023)
Authors: Bowa Esnath , Makungwa Baxter , Missanjo Edward
Published: November 2024

Effective revenue collection in forestry and government institutions offers various benefits to economic growth. A study was conducted to investigate the performance of Eastern Zone Forestry Stations (EZFS) in Malawi on government revenue collection from 2019 to 2023. Specifically, the study addressed the following questions: (1) what are the main sources of revenue collection at EZFS? (2) what is the level of performance in revenue collection at EZFS? (3) what challenges are encountered in revenue collection at EZFS? and (4) what strategies can be implemented for effective revenue collection at EZFS? The study collected both primary and secondary data. A structured questionnaire administered through Google Forms was used to collect primary data. The secondary data was subjected to a three-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) in GenStat 18, while the primary data was subjected to a Chi-square test in SPSS 25. The results indicate that there are seven main sources of revenue in Eastern Zone Forestry Stations. The main sources of revenue collection identified are charcoal sales, firewood sales, shares from the co-management block, licence fees, log sales, pole sales, and transfer conveyance certificates. However, the main sources of revenue significantly (P<0.001) differed. Log sales contributed the highest (79.3%) to the total revenue for the past five years followed by licences fees (6.3%), then firewood sales (5.9%). Transfer conveyance certificates contributed about 5.8% to the total revenue collected. On the other hand, pole sales and shares from co-management were the least, contributing 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.  Furthermore, the study revealed that Zomba Mountain plantation contributed the highest (90.2%) to the total revenue collected among the forestry stations, while Balaka District Forestry Office contributed the least (0.2%). The study further revealed a decline in revenue collection for a period of the past five years from all the stations, except Dzonzi-Mvai Plantation, which registered an annual increase of 22.5%. Overall, the revenue for Eastern Zone Forestry Stations decreased annually by 18.3% over the past five years. Insufficient staff and poorly skilled revenue staff, inadequate supervision and monitoring of revenue generation, and lack of capacity to enforce compliance were identified as the major challenges encountered in revenue collection. The study further revealed the following as strategies for effective revenue collection: capacity building of those handling revenue, robust supervision and monitoring of revenue generation, development and implementation of revenue enhancement plan, and effective enforcement.
Exploring the Addiction Recovery Experiences of Urban Indigenous Youth and Non-Indigenous Youth Who Use the Services of The Saskatoon Community Arts Program
Authors: Hansen John George , Hetzel Chanda Corinne
Published: November 2024

This article explores the experiences of addiction recovery among urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth who attended the Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Program (SCYAP). SCYAP is a community-based organization that provides creative ways for youth to express themselves through art, and is intended to address the social, economic, and educational needs of urban youth who are characterized as at-risk. SCYAP has functioned since 2001 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Six Indigenous youth and four non-Indigenous youth were interviewed to explore how the processes of addiction recovery were understood and or experienced. The study postulates a theory of addiction recovery founded on Indigenous and non-Indigenous experiences, a sense of belonging, identity, values, art, and visualization. This study is qualitative in nature and explores the experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in relation to addiction recovery. Research results show that Indigenous youth and non-Indigenous youth who use the services of SCYAP have meaningful insights into the ways in which they experience and understand addiction recovery.
Bank Syariah dalam Persepsi Masyarakat Desa Rantau Panjang Kecamatan Lawang Wetan
Authors: Salman, S.Ag, MA  , Prof. Dr. Rr Rina Antasari, M.Hum
Published: November 2024

Research on, "Sharia Banks in the Perception of the Community of Rantau Panjang Village, Lawang Wetan District" aims to look at the community's perception of Islamic banks and the factors that influence them. It is hoped that the results of this research will become a reference for Sharia Banks to determine strategies for their development. This research is field research. Primary data is data obtained from the field. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and discussions. The participants and informants in this research were divided into three groups, namely: community leaders, employees/ sivil servant and traders. The results of the research illustrate that sharia banks are not yet fully and integrally known by the people of Rantau Panjang village. This is due to the lack of information and outreach about sharia banking for the people of Rantau Panjang. Therefore, in an effort to popularize sharia banks so that they are known to the public, promotion is needed from various channels, starting from social media platforms and digital communications to traditional media such as newspapers, brochures to promotions in retail stores.
Studi Eksplorasi Literasi Halal dan Sertifikasi Halal Pelaku Usaha UMKM di Lenteng Kabupaten Sumenep
Authors: Himmah Azizatul , Qadariyah, S.H.I., M.E.I Lailatul , Sarkawi SHI, M.pd I
Published: November 2024

In Islam, consuming food and drinks is very concerned about its halalness. Because all aspects of life, be it worship, economy, culture, have been regulated in the Qur'an, hadith, and itihad (agreement of scholars). The certification that has been provided by BPJPH is a process of ensuring that food products, medicines and others that will be consumed are in accordance with halal standards and sharia that have been regulated in Islam. However, considering that there are still many MSME business actors who have not carried out halal certification on their products due to several things, one of which is unfamiliarity with the process of applying for halal certification, this study aims to provide understanding and knowledge related to halal literacy to several MSME players in Lenteng village, Sumenep Regency so that they can understand the importance of halal certification for their products. Descriptive qualitative research techniques are used in this research method. The data used in this study are primary data derived from observations, interviews with MSME actors, and documentation and secondary data derived from data obtained from literature studies such as books, journals, and available report documents.
DAMPAK ETOS KERJA DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. NUSA CENDANA INTI PERKASA MUARA ENIM
Authors: Samsi Romsa Endrekson , Marina Resi
Published: November 2024

The work environment has an important role in improving employee performance through a good physical and non-physical environment, such as creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for employees, including providing work safety facilities and tools, maintaining the cleanliness of the workplace, and increasing employee morale in every activity. , so that physical and non-physical conditions are adequate, work productivity will increase. Work ethic is work enthusiasm or taste for work that shows the enthusiasm for collaboration, debate and achievement, so that you can actually reap real results and contribute to the progress of the organization. Employee performance is the ability to achieve job requirements, namely when work targets can be completed at the right time or without exceeding the time limit provided so that the goals will be in accordance with the company's morals and ethics. This research aims to determine the impact of the work environment and work ethic on employee performance at PT. Nusa Cendana Inti Perkasa Muara Enim. The population and sample in this study were 60 people from all employees of the production division of PT. Nusa Cendana Inti Perkasa Muara Enim. The research data was analyzed using multiple linear analysis which was processed with the help of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) computer program version 26. The results of this research indicate that there is an impact of the work environment and work ethic on employee performance at PT. Nusa Cendana Inti Perkasa Muara Enim.. With a significant F of 0.000 < 0.05. Multiple linear regression equation Y = 35,908 + 0,184 X1 + 0,582 X2 PT. Nusa Cendana Inti Perkasa Muara Enim. 0.000 < 0.05. There is an impact of the work environment and work ethic on employee performance. PT. Nusa Cendana Inti Perkasa Muara Enim.  with a significant value of 0.000 <0.05.
MONOGRAPHIE D UNE PERSONNE AGEE ET DE SON ENTOURAGE DANS UNE SITUATION DE MAINTIEN AU DOMICILE COMPLEXE
Authors: DUPLAY C , GIACOMINI A , LEVEQUE M , CHAMBE J
Published: November 2024

Introduction. En France, la majorité des personnes très âgées vivent à
domicile, chez elles ou chez un membre de leur entourage. Leurs institutionnalisations
découlent majoritairement du manque d’anticipation des
difficultés à venir, ils sont une minorité à participer à leur entrée en institution.
Pourtant, l’absence de participation de la personne concernée nuit
à son adaptation dans l’établissement et peut avoir des conséquences
néfastes en matière de santé physique et psychique. Comment respecter
l’autonomie du patient, sa capacité à donner son consentement, tout en
l’accompagnant dans une réflexion sur son propre avenir ?
Objectifs. Explorer le ressenti d’une personne âgée dans un contexte
de maintien à domicile complexe pour mieux en comprendre les enjeux
et les problématiques
Méthode. Une étude qualitative par monographie a été menée par des
entretiens individuels non dirigés et répétés auprès d’une personne âgée
de 91 ans vivant seule au domicile ainsi que de ses aidants formels et
informels. Une analyse thématique selon une approche inductive et une
proposition de théorisation a été effectuée.
Résultats. Le domicile représentait pour la personne âgée un lieu identitaire,
social et familial : des racines donnant envie d’y rester le plus
longtemps possible. Le vieillissement et la dépendance entraînaient des
changements dans les liens intrafamiliaux qui menacent la liberté de la
personne âgée. La perte de liberté imposée par des tiers était vécue
comme de la maltraitance. La dissonance cognitive entre un certain déni
de la réduction de ses capacités et les adaptations de son domicile lui
permettait de préserver son libre choix.
Discussion. Les conséquences du vieillissement et de la dépendance
sur les relations familiales et sociales imposaient un questionnement
éthique constant pour réévaluer régulièrement la situation et s’adapter
si nécessaire. Le médecin généraliste était le premier recours pour
accompagner et aider le patient et sa famille.
PRISE EN CHARGE DES VULVODYNIES EN SOINS PRIMAIRES. UNE AIDE AU DIAGNOSTIC
Authors: HERSART DE LA VILLEMARQUE A , BERTIN J , JOUAULT C , DEPLACE S , PERDRIX C
Published: November 2024

Contexte. Selon les études, entre 3,1 et 15 % des femmes souffrent de
vulvodynie. Reconnue comme première cause de dyspareunie chez
les femmes états-uniennes non ménopausées, cette pathologie est
méconnue du monde médical et à ce jour sans traitement bénéficiant
d’un niveau de preuve fort.
Objectif. L’objectif de ce travail était de formuler des recommandations
consensuelles d’aide au diagnostic et au traitement des vulvodynies, à
l’intention des médecins généralistes, à partir d’une méthode Delphi.
Méthodes. Ce travail a été construit en deux parties : une revue narrative
de la littérature, puis une recherche de consensus suivant la
méthode Delphi. L’outil soumis aux experts a été créé à partir d’une
revue systématique de la littérature internationale publiée en février
2016, complétée par une recherche bibliographique. La méthode
Delphi a ensuite été appliquée avec deux tours de questionnaires et
une participation de 28 experts. Une mise à jour bibliographique a été
réalisée jusqu’en janvier 2023.
Résultats. Sur les 52 propositions soumises initialement, 15 n’ont pas
été jugées consensuelles. Elles ont été inclues et reformulées dans un
second questionnaire de 26 propositions, qui a abouti à l’obtention d’un
avis convergent global et à la finalisation de la fiche. Les principales
propositions consensuelles ont permis de clarifier la définition, le diagnostic
et les thérapeutiques médicamenteuses et non médicamenteuses.
Conclusion. Les principaux biais de notre travail, inhérents à la méthode
utilisée, ont été compensés par l’implication et la motivation des experts
sollicités et l’esprit critique des analystes tout au long de la procédure.
Les notions ayant prêté à discussion concernaient surtout la terminologie,
les antécédents et facteurs psychosociaux à rechercher, la démarche de
l’examen clinique, l’intérêt des examens complémentaires, les indications
des différents traitements et la place de la vestibulectomie. L’outil créé
est un support utilisable et adaptable en consultation de soins premiers,
autour d’une prise en soins centrée sur la patiente (approche centrée,
globalité, complexité). Une évaluation de l’impact de cette fiche sur
les pratiques des médecins généralistes dans la prise en charge des
inconforts vulvaires chroniques reste à conduire.
DEVENIR MAITRE DE STAGE UNIVERSITAIRE EN MEDECINE GENERALE : PARCOURS PROFESSIONNELS ET RECITS DE VIE
Authors: LE CLECH Y , TOUCHARD S , PRADE M , PINSARD-LAVENTURE F , HUAS C , SAINT-LARY O , DEVILLERS L
Published: November 2024

Contexte. Les stages de médecine générale (MG) sont aujourd’hui
obligatoires pour les internes de MG. Les médecins généralistes qui les
accueillent sont les praticiens agréés maîtres de stage des universités
(PAMSU). Alors qu’ils sont un pilier essentiel de l’apprentissage de la
MG, peu d’études s’intéressent exclusivement aux PAMSU. L’objectif de
ce travail était de comprendre comment la maîtrise de stage universitaire
(MSU) s’articule au sein du parcours du médecin généraliste.
Méthode. Il s’agit d’une étude qualitative descriptive par entretiens
de type récit de vie auprès de PAMSU des Yvelines et des Hauts-de-
Seine. L’analyse des entretiens a été menée selon le cadre théorique de
l’analyse interprétative phénoménologique afin de dégager un pattern
commun au microcosme « PAMSU ».
Résultats. 20 PAMSU ont été interrogés de janvier 2019 à juillet 2020 :
deux axes principaux ont été mis en évidence. Pour les PAMSU interrogés,
la MSU est une composante à part entière de la médecine au
sens large : ils exprimaient une nécessité de faire rayonner la MG et
développaient un esprit militant, pour ne pas reproduire les erreurs du
passé. La MSU apparaissait également comme une suite logique du
parcours professionnel d’un médecin engagé au sein d’un groupe et
d’un territoire : les rencontres et le partage étaient les pivots de leur
développement. La MSU s’inscrivait dans les suites d’un parcours marqué
par le refus de l’isolement comme un moyen d’attirer les internes et
d’en faire de futurs médecins installés.
Conclusion. Ce travail a permis d’identifier comment la MSU s’intègre
au sein du parcours des médecins interrogés. Des travaux ultérieurs
pourraient explorer l’hypothèse que le groupe « PAMSU » se formerait
par regroupement des médecins ayant le même attrait pour la formation
et la pratique en groupe, avant même d’être PAMSU.
BREVES DE MEDECINE
Authors: VAILLANT H , RUELLE Y , CADWALLADER JS
Published: November 2024

Pollution et mortalité cardiorespiratoire
La pollution de l’air ambiant, notamment les particules
de diamètre inférieur à 10 μm (PM10), celles inférieures
à 2,5 μm (PM2,5) et le dioxyde d’azote (NO2),
a été associée à une augmentation de la mortalité.
Des chercheurs ont évalué l’impact des changements
dans l’exposition aux polluants atmosphériques
sur la mortalité au fil du temps. La base de données du réseau de recherche
collaborative Multi-Country Multi-City de 1995 à 2016 a été utilisée. Une
approche en deux étapes a analysé les effets à court terme du NO2, des PM10
et des PM2,5 sur la mortalité spécifique en utilisant des analyses de régression
de séries temporelles spécifiques au lieu. Dans un second temps, une métaanalyse
multiniveau à effets aléatoires a été menée. L’analyse a porté sur 21,6
millions de décès d’origine cardiovasculaire et 7,7 millions de décès d’origine
respiratoire survenus dans 380 villes de 24 pays au cours de la période étudiée.
Les concentrations des trois polluants atmosphériques ont diminué au
fil du temps. Les résultats regroupés ne suggèrent aucun changement temporel
significatif dans les estimations de l’effet par unité d’exposition aux PM10,
PM2,5 ou NO2 sur la mortalité cardiorespiratoire. Les modèles à deux polluants
ont donné des résultats similaires aux modèles à un seul polluant. Bien que
les niveaux de pollution atmosphérique aient diminué au cours de la période
d’étude, l’ampleur de l’effet par unité d’augmentation de la concentration de
pollution atmosphérique n’a pas changé. Cette observation pourrait être due
à la composition, à la toxicité et aux sources de la pollution atmosphérique,
ainsi qu’à d’autres facteurs, tels que les déterminants socio-économiques ou
les changements dans la distribution et la sensibilité de la population. La complexité
d’un environnement changeant au fil du temps souligne la nécessité de
poursuivre les analyses des variations temporelles dans plusieurs pays à l’aide
d’une approche analytique unifiée.
Depositional model and sedimentation controls of a complex hybrid carbonate–siliciclastic ramp (Albian) – SW Campos Basin, Brazil
Authors: Amarante Francyne Bochi do , Scherer Claiton Marlon dos Santos , Armelenti Garibaldi , De Ros Luiz Fernando , Alvarenga Renata , Kuchle Juliano , Conceição João Claudio , Drummond Alves José Luis , Landau Luiz
Published: November 2024

Hybrid deposits form from the interaction between carbonate deposition and coeval siliciclastic input, influenced by spatial and temporal dynamics. This interaction occurs across various mixing scales, resulting in a high vertical and lateral lithological variability. Understanding this heterogeneity is crucial for comprehending and modelling hybrid reservoirs. The Albian succession of the SE Brazilian margin records the early evolution of the South Atlantic Ocean. In the Campos Basin, this interval is represented by a retrograding succession of shallow-marine carbonates (Quissamã Formation) overlain by deep marine calcilutites and shales. We use cored wells, petrographic thin sections and geophysical logs to detail the Albian in the SW Campos Basin, to characterize its depositional model and stratigraphical succession. We identified four facies associations that define different parts of a hybrid carbonate–siliciclastic ramp: carbonate shoal (subdivided into shallower and deeper portions), hybrid carbonate-siliciclastic shoal, and coastal environment. Carbonate shoals are composed of calcarenites and calcirudites with oolites, oncolites, peloids, bioclasts and intraclasts. Hybrid shoals also present calcarenites and calcirudites but include a significant siliciclastic fraction. Coastal environments are dominantly composed of hybrid arenites, locally dolomitized. Carbonate-siliciclastic mixing occurs at different scales: compositional mixing at bed scale, and strata mixing at lithofacies and stratigraphic scales. This sediment mixture results from the interaction between waves, currents, base-level variation cycles, and salt tectonics. Isolith maps of siliciclastic and carbonate facies of the Quissamã Formation reveal four NE-trending shoals aligned on a NW-SE trend. Chronostratigraphic analysis indicates that the shoals were non-contemporary, with the most distal shoal forming earlier, indicating a retrograding, backstepping pattern for the Albian in the Campos Basin.
Classifying Longitudinal Changes and Examining Predictors in Abuse by Parents During Adolescence Using Growth Mixture Modeling
Authors: Kim Young Mi
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to explore distinct longitudinal trajectories of parental abuse during adolescence and to identify predictors that classify these distinctive latent class trajectories over time.Methods: Data were sourced from waves 2 to 6 of the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey 2010, covering a five-year period from 8th grade to 12th grade. A total of 2,313 adolescents were analyzed. Growth mixture modeling was used to identify different trajectories of parental abuse, followed by multinomial logistic regression to examine predictors that distinguish these trajectories.Results: The quadratic model provided the best fit, identifying three distinct trajectories: low-worsening, high-chronic, and moderate-declining. Key predictors that distinguished the chronic group from the worsening group included gender, smartphone dependence, aggression, and delinquency. Moreover, gender, smartphone dependence, aggression, and household income were significant predictors in differentiating the worsening group from the declining group.Conclusion: The results emphasize the necessity for ongoing monitoring and intervention for adolescents who experience abuse by parents, regardless of whether it is chronic or mild, but worsening. Comprehensive interventions are essential to address the diverse factors that affect changes in parental abuse throughout adolescence. This highlights the importance of understanding both individual and familial factors in preventing and mitigating abuse.
Analysis of Micro and Macro Factors Affecting Perception of Corporal Punishment
Authors: Park Boeun
Published: November 2024

Objectives: In this study, we focused on how the perception of corporal punishment affects its use and analyzed both micro and macro factors related to these perceptions to prevent physical maltreatment.Methods: To examine the factors that affect perceptions of corporal punishment, we analyzed the most recent data from the World Values Survey (WVS) 7th (2017-2021). Our study focused on both micro and macro factors from an ecological perspective, separately examining the influence of personal and social factors. We included 23,631 participants from 13 countries in our final analysis.Results: First, micro factors that affect the perception of corporal punishment include gender, age, education level, and household income. Males, younger individuals, those with lower education levels, and those with lower household incomes tend to be more lenient toward corporal punishment. Second, macro factors such as respect for human rights and the legitimacy of assault on others also influence perceptions of corporal punishment. Additionally, the interaction between micro and macro factors reveals that in countries with low collective respect for human rights, women are more likely than men to view corporal punishment as justified.Conclusion: To protect children’s rights, both national efforts and international cooperation are essential to establish a new paradigm in the environmental ecosystem that addresses the climate crisis, as well as in the educational ecosystem encompassing home, school, society, and culture.
Effects of Self-Compassion of Early Childhood Teachers on the Play Teaching Efficacy: Mediating Effects of Positive Play Beliefs
Authors: Lim Su Mi
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study examines how early childhood teachers’ self-compassion influences their play teaching efficacy and seeks to verify the mediating role of positive play beliefs in this relationship. Through this exploration, the study aims to understand how teachers’ self-compassion affects their perception of positive play beliefs and to identify the pathway enhances play teaching efficacy.Methods: The subjects of this study were 208 early childhood teachers employed at childcare centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. For data analysis, we conducted descriptive statistics and correlation analysis using SPSS 23.0. We applied PROCESS macro version 3.4 to verify the mediating effect.Results: First, the self-compassion of early childhood teachers positively affect their play teaching efficacy. Second, positive play beliefs mediated the relationship between self-compassion and play teaching efficacy. These results suggest that enhancing positive play beliefs and play-based teaching efficacy requires, teachers to connect with children through play, fostering their acceptance of others, beginning with self-compassion.Conclusion: The findings demonstrates that teachers who engage in play with children, exhibit self-acceptance and positive emotions, and hold positive beliefs about children’s play, demonstrate higher play teaching efficacy. Notably, positive play beliefs mediate the relationship between self-compassion and play-based teaching efficacy. This suggests a need for continuous opportunities to develop positive play beliefs through pre-service and in-service teacher education programs. Additionally, the data indicate that teachers should not only engage in play frequently with children but also enhance interaction quality by participating actively and joyfully, positioning themselves as healthy, self-accepting play partners.
Development of an Intervention Program Based on Augmented Reality and Teacher Consultation to Reduce Aggressive Behaviors in Preschoolers
Authors: Kim Yoon Kyung , Oh So Chung , Lee Dongmee , Park Ju Hee
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate an intervention program integrating augmented reality (AR) and teacher consultation to reduce aggressive behaviors in preschoolers.Methods: Ten children aged 4-6 were randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which received the intervention, or a control group, which did not. The experimental group participated in 11 AR-based intervention sessions, supplemented by three teacher consultation sessions. Program effectiveness was assessed using the children’s hostile attribution ratings and teacher evaluations of their understanding of social rules, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signedrank test and Mann-Whitney U test.Results: The program comprised two main components: (a) an AR-based intervention targeting hostile attributions, social rules, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills; and (b) teacher consultations focusing on behavioral observation, aggression-reduction strategies, promotion of alternative behaviors, and evaluation of behavioral changes. The experimental group demonstrated reduced aggressive behaviors and hostile attributions, along with enhanced problem-solving skills and emotion regulation. In contrast, no significant changes were observed in the control group.Conclusion: The integrated AR and teacher consultation-based intervention effectively reduced aggressive behaviors in preschoolers. AR technology proved beneficial in addressing cognitive limitations and provided a safe environment for practicing alternative behaviors, while teacher consultation facilitated the application of these skills in everyday contexts.
Peer Facial Impression Evaluation and Bias in Preschoolers: Social Decision-Making Based on Trustworthiness
Authors: Park Hayeon , Lee Kangyi
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Adults make rapid judgments and biased decisions based on impressions of facial trustworthiness. This study examines whether preschoolers can evaluate peer trustworthiness from facial impressions and whether these evaluations influence their resource allocation and peer preferences. Most previous studies on facial impression bias have focused on adults, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of the development and manifestation of these biases in early childhood.Methods: This study included 150 five-year-old preschoolers (75 boys and 75 girls) from kindergartens and daycare centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi provinces. After a preliminary survey to create facial stimulus pairs with high- and low-trustworthiness impressions, the participants completed facial-impression evaluation and bias tasks involving resource allocation and preferences. Data were analyzed using various statistical methods including t-tests, frequency analyses, binomial tests, and chi-square tests.Results: Preschoolers demonstrated the ability to evaluate peer trustworthiness from facial impressions similar to those of adults, with girls displaying higher sensitivity in these evaluations. They demonstrated bias by allocating more resources to, and preferring, peers with highly trustworthy impressions. In forced-choice situations, most preschoolers favored peers with high-trustworthiness impressions for both resource allocation and friendship selection.Conclusion: This study shows that preschoolers, similar to adults, evaluate and exhibit biases based on facial impressions, which significantly influences their social decision-making despite not reflecting their actual character. These findings suggest that facial-impression biases affect early peer interactions and social development, thereby emphasizing the necessity for awareness and intervention in early-childhood education.
«Բառախաղի» առկայացումն անգլալեզու լրագրային տեքստերում որպես արտահայտչականության դրսևորում
Authors: Աբրահամյան Լիլիթ , Աբրահամյան Շառմաղ
Published: November 2024

Սույն հոդվածում մանրամասն քննության են վ տարատեսակը՝ բառակատակը (pun), որը կիրառվում է որպես բառերի երկիմաստության միջոցով հումորային ազդեցություն ստեղծելու նպատակային միջոց: Հոդվածի նպատակն է հանգամանալից վերլուծության ենթարկել բառախաղ պարունակող անգլալեզու լրագրային տեքստերն ու խորագրերը, անդրադառնալ բառախաղերով հարուստ կատակների մեկնաբանմանը: Խնդիրներն են` 1. վերլուծել «բառախաղ» լեզվաոճական եզրույթի տարաբնույթ սահմանումները, 2. քննության առնել հումորային ազդեցությամբ <զինված> բառախաղի կիրառումը լրագրային դաշտում, 3. մեկնաբանել բառախաղերի դասդասումը, 4. վերլուծել բառակատակի զանազան տարատեսակները: Օրինակների ընտրության սկզբունքը մեղմ հումոր արտահայտելու հանգամանքով է պայմանավորված: Գործնական մասի օրինակներն էլեկտրոնային տարբերակով ներկայացված հսկայաթիվ խորագրերից են: Այսպիսով, լրագրային ոճին բնորոշ բառախաղերը լայնորեն կիրառվում են լրագրային հոդվածներում խորիմաստություն կամ հումորային երանգավորում հաղորդելով գրվածքին:
The key objective of the current article is to analyze “wordplay” types which are linguopragmatic, semantic and semiotic phenomena. To teach foreign languages, namely, English efficiently, it is advisable to analyze newspaper texts, which involve the use of a great number of wordplay examples which will contribute to their thorough understanding, as well as to the development of students’ language skills. Moreover, their careful study may broaden students’ horizons. It should be mentioned that there is a remarkable contrast between the terms “wordplay” and “pun”. Remarkably, people’s mentality plays a pivotal role in the use of puns. It is worth mentioning that puns, which create humorous effect in the newspaper text or an advertisement, make them wonderfully expressive and impressive.
Основной целью данной статьи является анализ видов “игры слов,” которые представляют собой лингвопрагматические, семантические и семиотические феномены. Для эффективного обучения иностранным языкам, в частности английскому, следует подробно анализировать газетные тексты, содержащие большое количество примеров игры слов, что будет способствовать их полному, глубокому пониманию, а также развитию определенных языковых навыков. Более того, изучение игры слов расширяет кругозор студентов. Следует отметить, что существует значительное различие между терминами “игра слов” и “каламбур.” Примечательно, что менталитет людей играет ключевую роль в использовании каламбуров. Стоит отметить, что каламбуры, создающие юмористический эффект в газетном тексте или рекламе, делают их необычайно выразительными и впечатляющими.
A utilização da Inteligência Artificial para adaptar o nível de dificuldade e manter os alunos engajados na aprendizagem com jogos
Authors: Schwanck Sandra Behenck , Cipriano Luciane Woichinevski , Pozzebon Eliane , Bilessimo Simone Meister Sommer
Published: November 2024

Com o avanço da Tecnologia da Informação, muitas ferramentas estão sendo desenvolvidas, principalmente no âmbito da educação. A Inteligência Artificial (IA) é uma delas. Este estudo tem o objetivo de analisar as contribuições do uso de jogos alimentados pela IA, como ferramenta na personalização e engajamento da aprendizagem, na educação básica, por meio de uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura. Os estudos mostraram que há uma melhora significativa na aprendizagem e no engajamento dos alunos com a utilização da IA em jogos. O custo para o design de um jogo com IA e o preconceito quanto a utilização de jogos no ambiente escolar são desafios a serem enfrentados.
MetaClassroom: A caminho de uma plataforma educativa 3D baseada em metaverso
Authors: Galdino Lucas , Nascimento Marcos , Cavalcante Larissa , Silveira Valdir , Xavier Ieda , Fortier Claudio , Serra Antonio
Published: November 2024

O uso de ambientes virtuais imersivos na educação tem sido pesquisado para aprimorar o ensino à distância. A aplicação do metaverso, recriando o mundo real com avatares em 3D, oferece experiências de aprendizagem imersivas e interativas. Este estudo apresenta o MetaclassRoom, um ambiente virtual em 3D com sala de aula, auditório e gamificação, onde alunos podem personalizar avatares e interagir com objetos de aprendizagem. Um teste preliminar de usabilidade com oito participantes, utilizando a System Usability Scale, indicou usabilidade e satisfação positivas, apesar de alguns desafios a serem resolvidos. Uma pesquisa realizada com alunos de cursos piloto de desenvolvimento m Android e iOS também confirmou seu potencial. Esses resultados ugerem que o MetaclassRoom pode evoluir como uma ferramenta promissora, apaz de proporcionar uma experiência de aprendizagem imersiva que engaje motive os alunos durante as atividades de aprendizagem.
Método S21A para Desenvolvimento da Competência de Empreendedorismo Digital: Um Estudo de Caso Exploratório em Laboratório de Inovação com Estudantes do Ensino Médio
Authors: Kobaiassi Eliana De Oliveira , Araujo Renata Mendes de
Published: November 2024

Este estudo investiga o desenvolvimento da competência em empreendedorismo digital em estudantes do ensino médio, com o objetivo de prepará-los para um mundo em constante mudança e evolução tecnológica. Propõe-se o método Skills Assessment 21st Century (S21A) para orientar esse desenvolvimento em laboratórios de inovação. A avaliação preliminar de sua aplicabilidade foi realizada por meio de um estudo de caso exploratório no, em São Paulo, Brasil. Resultados preliminares sugerem a viabilidade do método, com etapas aplicáveis e um impacto positivo no desenvolvimento da competência em empreendedorismo digital, culminando na identificação e resolução de desafios e na elaboração de uma solução digital inovadora.
A computational system to support learning self-regulation to measure knowledge acquisition by students of Computer Science-related courses
Authors: Leite Paula Torales , Silveira Ismar Frango
Published: November 2024

The evaluation of knowledge acquisition is a constant challenge in the educational field, mainly for learners in higher education – in this paper, students of Computer Sciences-related courses are the main target. In this context, self-regulation and metacognition emerge as tools that might help improve this process, allowing students to monitor their learning process. The objective of this project is to evaluate the applicability of a computational system based on self-regulation for the verification of knowledge acquisition in higher education, in the area of technology. Thereby, we aim to contribute to learners’ learning process and facilitate teachers in keeping up with this evolution. In order to do this, a literary review was conducted, followed by the development of the computational system. The results of the tests conducted with educators indicated a consensus in regard to the viability of the application of the system, highlighting that the proposal contributes to a more humane evaluation and that it helps in the identification of the learners’ needs. In future works, it’s viable to take into consideration points found throughout the research, focusing on the betterment of the system with the aim of applying it effectively in educational environments.
Pedagogia de Projetos e Engenharia de Software: em busca de uma sistematização para a elaboração de projetos para Feiras de Ciências
Authors: Santos Júlia De Avila dos , Cavalheiro Simone André da Costa , Foss Luciana
Published: November 2024

Feiras de Ciências são abordagens pedagógicas que colocam os estudantes como protagonistas do seu processo de aprendizagem, por meio da experimentação e pesquisa científica. No entanto, desafios surgem para sua realização, especialmente na elaboração dos projetos. Os professores orientadores frequentemente relatam dificuldades tanto em assegurar que os alunos executem todas as etapas necessárias para a elaboração de um projeto científico, quanto em garantir que essa experiência se torne um método eficaz de ensino. Este trabalho investigou áreas que pudessem embasar um guia para minimizar esses desafios, identificando a Pedagogia de Projetos e a Engenharia de Software como fundamentos. Como resultado, foi estabelecido um processo que combina o foco na aprendizagem da Pedagogia de Projetos com a sistemática própria da Engenharia de Software.
Diversity in computing majors: how gender, sociability and personality can affect team performance?
Authors: Resende Danilo G. , Berardi Rita , Gomes-Jr Luiz
Published: November 2024

For teams of students to perform most effectively, it is important to understand the patterns related to group formation, including diversity factors. In majors related to computing, this is especially relevant since those are typically less diverse in factors such as gender and social background. This paper explores the association between academic performance and diversity in the context of gender, sociability, and personality. Data on in-class social connections, gender, cross-sectional emotions, team formation, and grades were collected from 15 classes (n = 634) of graduate and undergraduate students of Information Systems, Computer Engineering, and Master's degree in Applied Computing. The influence of each diversity aspect was assessed using linear regression models. Statistical data analysis shows performance improvement for social and personality diversity in teams. The analysis was inconclusive regarding the contribution of gender diversity to the performance of teams.
O Sólido de Arquimedes e a Copa do Mundo: Um Relato de Experiência Envolvendo Atividades Plugadas e Desplugadas
Authors: Caruso Rafaela Matsubara , Kologeski Anelise Lemke , Bona Aline Silva de
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho relata a experiência da construção de um sólido de Arquimedes, o Icosaedro Truncado, com 382 estudantes de Ensino Médio e Fundamental, por meio de um projeto de extensão com atividades plugadas e desplugadas que visam contribuir para o aprendizado dos estudantes. A temática foi bem recebida pelos alunos, especialmente por ser realizada na época da Copa do Mundo de 2022, sendo a produção da bola da copa uma forte motivação para a adesão dos estudantes. O sucesso das atividades se deu com até 96,8% dos participantes conseguindo construir a bola da copa, de forma concreta, mostrando que ludicidade e criatividade, aliadas ao conteúdo de Geometria e ao interesse das turmas, podem enriquecer o aprendizado.
Estimando Habilidades de Pensamento Computacional em Ingressantes de Cursos de Computação
Authors: Nascimento Ana Karina Carvalho do , Soares Victor Manoel Augusto , Oliveira Ana Liz Souto , Andrade Wilkerson L.
Published: November 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir habilidades de Pensamento Computacional em estudantes ingressantes dos cursos de Computação, antes de iniciarem a disciplina introdutória de programação. Comparamos grupos de estudantes que autodeclararam ter ou não ter conhecimentos prévios em programação. Delineamos um quasi-experimento para estimar habilidades de algoritmo e reconhecimento de padrões nesses grupos. Como resultado, é possível observar que, comparando estatisticamente os grupos, podemos considerar uma diferença nas médias de acertos entre estudantes que não têm conhecimento em programação e estudantes que têm conhecimento de duas ou mais linguagens de programação.
Use of ChatBots in Programming Education: A Scoping Review
Authors: Alves João Victor Barroso , Gonçalves Yanna Torres , Silva Henrique Barbosa
Published: November 2024

Proficiency in programming languages is essential across various sectors. As technology advances, AI-driven chatbots are increasingly recognized for their potential in education. This paper presents a scoping review of chatbots in programming education, examining existing research to identify benefits, challenges, and user perceptions. Findings reveal positive impacts on learning and widespread student adoption. However, gaps exist, such as limited focus on teachers' perspectives and issues with student engagement and accessibility.
Enriquecendo a Educação com Tecnologias Digitais: Desenvolvimento de Ações Extensionistas para Estudantes do Ensino Médio do Interior do Ceará
Authors: Chaaban Pedro C. , Gonçalves Eriky Ryan , Lima Israely , Rabelo Jacilane De H.
Published: November 2024

O ensino prático focado em tópicos atuais do mercado é uma lacuna no ensino superior e médio a qual agentes da extensão universitária, como o LearningLab, tentam suprir por meio da difusão do conhecimento além dos muros universitários. Este estudo expõe o planejamento, execução e resultados dos minicursos de extensão realizados pelo LearningLab em escolas do ensino médio regular e profissionalizante em uma cidade no interior do Ceará, focados na inclusão e capacitação digital dos alunos. Os dados foram analisados de forma qualitativa e quantitativa, expondo que 80% dos alunos se sentiram satisfeitos com a metodologia prática. Além disso, a maioria afirmou que gostou do conteúdo e que aprenderam novos conceitos.
tOOwer Defenders: Um Jogo para Auxiliar no Aprendizado de Programação Orientada a Objetos
Authors: Martins Lucas Dos Santos , Mello Aline Vieira de
Published: November 2024

O aumento na capacidade de processamento dos computadores elevou a complexidade dos softwares, exigindo a adoção de novos paradigmas de desenvolvimento. A Programação Orientada a Objetos (POO) emergiu como uma solução para simplificar problemas complexos e promover a reutilização de código. No entanto, aprender POO se mostrou desafiador. Nesse cenário, o presente trabalho propõe um jogo digital para auxiliar no aprendizado da POO. O desenvolvimento baseou-se em princípios de Engenharia de Software e incluiu uma revisão da literatura sobre o tema. A validação qualitativa do jogo mostrou que ele foi eficaz em ensinar conceitos como instanciação e herança, mas ainda necessita de melhorias para transmitir o conceito de polimorfismo.