bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Body Dissatisfaction, Self-Objectification, and Internalization of Media Ideals on Appearance Anxiety in Males
Authors: Irza Khan, Raffia Noor Shah, Maham Anwar  , Rabia Muzaffar, Sheeba Farhan, Khadija Tasawar
Published: May 2024

The current study aimed to ascertain the relation amongst body dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and internalization of media ideals on appearance anxiety in males. The study followed quantitative correlational survey research design and through purposive convenient sampling, the data from 334 males, age ranging from 18-25 (M= 20.9 SD= 1.80) was collected from different areas of Karachi, Pakistan. The scales used for the collection of data were Appearance Anxiety Scale – Brief Version, Internalization subscale from SATAQ – III, Male Body Dissatisfaction Scale and Self –Objectification Scale. The findings revealed through Pearson’s Correlation test were that there is a significant weak correlation between Body Dissatisfaction and Appearance Anxiety in males (r=.20, p < 0.01), followed by weak significant correlation between Self-Objectification and Appearance Anxiety in males (r=.15, p < 0.0.1) and a similar, however highest correlation was found between Internalization of Media Ideals and Appearance Anxiety in males (r=.20, p < 0.01). According to the results the relationship between Self-Objectification and Appearance Anxiety in males is weak, withonly 1.8% of the variance in Appearance Anxiety being explained by Self- Objectification. The relationship between Body Dissatisfaction and Appearance Anxiety in males is also weak, with only 3.6% of the variance in Appearance Anxiety being explained by Body Dissatisfaction. The relationship between Internalization of Media Ideals and Self-Objectification in males is stronger, with 12.2% of the variance in Self-Objectification being explained by Internalization of Media Ideals. The findings can help understand the predictors of appearance anxiety in male population in Asian cultures.
Examining 16 PF scores for male felons in a reception and diagnostic facility: Part I - Four-point codes
Authors: Wallbrown Fred H. , Reuter Ellen K. , Barnett Robert W.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of four-point 16 PF codes (Krug, 1981) and 16 PF overall profile for a group of felons. Subjects consisted of 331 male felons from a reception and diagnostic facility in a Midwestern state. The 16 PF was included as part of the regular assessment batter at this facility. Means and Standard Deviations were computed for subjects and compared with scores for the standardization samples. Four-point codes were also determined for subjects and then considered in relationship to the level of motivational distortion evident for persons with each four-point code. The ten most common four-point codes were 2222, 2232, 2221, 1222, 2122, 3222, 2131, 1221, 2211, 2212.
On the relationship between the MMPI and Cattell's normal and abnormal personality factors
Authors: Montag Itzhak , Birenbaum Menucha
Published: May 2024

The present study reports factor-analysis results of the relationships between Cattell's 16 PF-A, CAQ-Part II, and the MMPI. The data were obtained from 781 Israeli male subjects in a personnel-selection setting. Nine factors were identified, which accounted for 60.6% of the total variance. These factors were labelled: General Psychopathology, Socialization, Defensiveness or Denial, Extroversion-Introversion, Superego or Conscientiousness, Anxiety or Neuroticism, Psychoticism or Infrequency, Toughness vs. Sensitivity, and Intelligence. This factor solution is discussed in light of relevant factor-analysis studies of personality questionnaires.
Global and component measures of Type A behavior as predictors of self-reports of psychological symptoms and life enjoyment
Authors: Dielman T. E. , Moss G. E. , Harlan W. R. , Campanelli P. C. , Butchart v
Published: May 2024

The structure interview assessment of global Type A behavior and six components of Type A behavior were related to eight indices of psychological symptoms and life enjoyment. The Type A component of verbal response latency (faster responding) was found to be positively correlated with the "Life Enjoyment" index and negatively correlated with the "Life Dissatisfaction," "Psychosomatic Symptoms," and "Depressed Affect" indices. The Type A component of hostility was found to be positively correlated with the indices of "Irritability" and "Anxiety." The hostility and response latency components were the primary, independent predictors of the psychological symptoms and life enjoyment indices in a series of multiple regression analyses in which the global Type A assessment and Type A components were entered as predictors and the effects of demographic variables were held constant. The composition of a global score from component scores which relate to external variables in opposite directions yields attenuated correlations of those external variables with the global score. Failure to attend to interactions of the global or component scores with other classes of variables, such as demographics, can also mask relationships with external variables.
A research-oriented private psychological clinic: The potentiality and the actuality
Authors: Dreger Ralph Mason
Published: May 2024

The potentiality for research in a private practice psychological clinic is often unrecognized. Clinical psychologists may present good reasons for not doing research for which they are uniquely trained among mental health professionals. Yet it is possible to do research through the private clinic if research procedures are built into its structure and functioning. It has been the observation of others as well as that of the writer that by and large clients are willing to participate in research if they can be assured that no harm will come to them or theirs. Additionally, research procedures can be planned in such a fashion as to maximize both service and research potential. One generalization which arises out of limited but representative experience is that adequate research is directly proportional to the adequacy of the clinic's files. That the potentiality for research can be actualized has been demonstrated by the author's private practice clinic in which different types of research have been carried out.
Retest reliability of 16 PF-E
Authors: Bolton Brian
Published: May 2024

Retest reliability coefficients with a one week interval for the 16 primary and 5 secondary scales of 16 PF-E were calculated for a sample of 100 rehabilitation clients. The primary scale reliabilities ranged from .43 to .78, with a median of .68. Three secondary scale reliabilities were in the low .70s and two were in the .80s. It was concluded that the primary scales of 16 PF-E should be used with extreme caution and counseling applications should focus on the secondary scales.
Peran Komunikasi Antarpribadi dalam mengatasi Perundungan pada Anak
Authors: Aulia Septihani  , Doni Prasetyo Tri S.H  , Elena Ayu Pramita  , Dr. Yunita Sari, M.Si.
Published: May 2024

School bullying is a grave concern prevalent in both societal and educational realms. It encompasses negative actions perpetrated by one or more individuals aiming to harm, intimidate, or assert power over others, leading to physical, verbal, or psychological harm. As defined by Smith and Brain (2017), bullying constitutes a series of deliberate acts targeting individuals to inflict physical, verbal, or psychological distress. The distressing reality of bullying recently unfolded in an elementary school in Palembang, resulting in profound detrimental effects on the victims. This incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address and prevent bullying in educational settings. It necessitates fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and inclusion, coupled with robust intervention strategies and support systems to safeguard the well-being of all students. Only through concerted efforts can schools ensure a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning and personal growth
45TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION of SIGMA GAMMA EPSILON VIRTUAL MEETING HOSTED BY EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY April 10, 2021
Authors: Walters James , Even Paula
Published: May 2024

The 45th Biennial Convention of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national honor society in the Earth Sciences, was originally scheduled for April 3 – 5, 2020 at The University of Tennessee at Martin, but it was postponed until April 10, 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Since COVID-19 was still a serious issue this spring, the SGE National Council decided to conduct this meeting in a virtual format using the Zoom platform. The meeting was hosted by SGE Gamma Chi Chapter in the Department of Geology/Geography at Eastern Illinois University and presided over by Dr. Diane Burns, Chair of the Department and Gamma Chi Chapter Advisor. This report summarizes the Convention and includes information on the deliberations and actions of the attendees.
Geology in and around Charleston, IL: Rocky Branch Conservation area & Charleston Quarry Field Trip
Authors: Burns Diane
Published: May 2024

A field trip guide for Rocky Branch Conservation area and Charleston Quarry, in and around Charleston, Illinois. This field trip occurred during the 44th Biennial Convention at Charleston, IL on September 23rd, 2017.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RISK FACTORS AND LOWER BACK PAIN (LBP) AMONG LOCAL POPULATION OF KARACHI
Authors: Munir Hafiz M.W.
Published: May 2024

Low back pain is a widespread issue affecting a significant portion of the population and is a leading cause of work-related absences. Approximately 80% of individuals experience low back pain at some point in their lives. This study involved a sample of 140 subjects selected from three universities. The research was observational, utilizing non-probability convenience sampling. The study comprised 140 patients primarily complaining of low back pain, with 42% attributing their symptoms to specific spinal injuries or lifting heavy objects, while 58% reported non-traumatic pain with a gradual onset. Among the patients, 54% experienced localized pain, while 46% had radiating pain. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was conducted on all 140 patients, revealing that 48% suffered from Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PIVD), while the remaining 52% dealt with mechanical backaches, degenerative disorders, infective issues, and metabolic disorders. The affected vertebrae levels included L4-L5, L5-S1, L3-L4, and L2-L3. Surprisingly 98% had no awareness of their postural habits, therefore there is need to make the people aware about it.
AN INVESTIGATION TO ASSESS THE WATER AND FRTILIZERS PRODUCTIVITY OF FABA BEANS UNDER DRIP IRRIGATION USING MONOTORING BY SMART CONTROL SYSTEM AND HUMIC COMPOUNDS
Authors: Mansour Hani A. , Saad Sherif , Eldardiry Ebtisam I. , Abd-Elhady M. , Mostafa Fayza E. , Azab Nahed A. , R.S Makar , S.A Shahin , Saad AbdelGawad
Published: May 2024

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of a smart and modern controller system for drip irrigation, as well as two critical elements related to humic compost and various treatments for field capabilities, on the yield of Faba beans, as well as the productivity of water and fertilizers (WP, FP). The Agricultural Research Station, National Research Centre, El-Nubaria district, Egypt, conducted field experiments during the winter season of 2022 and 2023. The experiments took place in sandy soil and focused on the cultivation of the Faba bean (Vica Faba. L). Faba bean seeds were planted in the last week of October, and the growing season lasted for 135 days. The smart controller drip irrigation system utilizes three different irrigation rates with corresponding field capacities of 35, 65, and 100. Additionally, two different amounts of humic compost, 100 kg/fed and 35 kg/fed, can be added. The highest Faba bean yield, water productivity (WP), and fertilizer productivity (FP) were achieved while applying 100 kg/fed of humic compost with a field capacity of 100%. Conversely, the lowest results were obtained when utilizing 35 kg/fed of humic compost with a field capacity of 35%. The application of 100 kg/fed of humic compost had a significant favorable effect on faba bean plants. This is attributed to the increased levels of macro and micronutrients present in the compost, which also aids in water conservation in sandy soil. Consequently, the plants were able to avoid water stress. Insufficient water supply in drip irrigation causes increased water stress, which negatively impacts plants and crop productivity. Faba bean plants can tolerate water stress when provided with 100% field capacity (FC) but are negatively affected by water stress at FC levels of 35% and 65%.
ALKITAB DI TANGAN NAPI RUTAN MAUMERE: TANGGAPAN TERHADAP KEBUNTUAN PASTORAL DI NTT
Authors: Nahak Servinus Haryanto , Camnahas Antonio
Published: May 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan rutin Syering Kitab Suci di Rutan Maumere merupakan sebuah model tanggapan terhadap konteks pastoral di NTT. Pembacaan Alkitab berbasis rakyat sebagai anak kandung Teologi Pembebasan telah membawa pengaruh dalam wacana Kerasulan Kitab Suci pada level mundial. Pasca Konsili Vatikan II, Gereja Indonesia pun menggalakkan pembentukan KBG ala Amerika Latin dan Syering Kitab Suci mulai diperkenalkan kepada umat. Namun, upaya menjadikan umat sebagai “pemain utama” di hadapan Alkitab menemukan kendala pastoral di lapangan. Untuk membahas masalah ini penulis melakukan studi kualitatif atas berbagai dokumen dengan menggunakan pola pendekatan “tiga langkah” yang biasa dipakai dalam Ajaran Sosial Gereja: to see-to judge-to act sebagai pisau bedah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gerakan Kerasulan Kitab Suci di NTT 50 tahun terakhir ini ternyata mempunyai konteks yang khas. Pembacaan Alkitab berbasis rakyat versi NTT berhadapan dengan realitas profil KBG yang berciri devosional dan menjadi perpanjangan tangan administrasi parokial. Melihat (to see) realitas yang menantang tersebut, berbagai refleksi (to judge) telah dibuat dan pada gilirannya ditanggapi (to act) secara kreatif. Beberapa komunitas akar rumput yang secara rutin melakukan Syering Kitab Suci di Kota Maumere-Flores merupakan model dari tanggapan tersebut.
PERAN GURU AGAMA KATOLIK DENGAN MENINGKATKAN NILAI MORAL PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XI DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS SWASTA KATOLIK 2 KABANJAHE
Authors: Br Ginting Elisa , Lumbanbatu Johannes Sohirimon , Sitepu Abdi Guna
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan Peran Guru Pendidikan agama Katolik meningkatkan nilai moral peserta didik kelas XI di Sekolah Menengah Atas Swasta Katolik 2 Kabanjahe. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adanya guru PAK yang belum memahami seutuhnya perannya sebagai tokoh dalam meningkatkan nilai moral siswa seiring perkembangan zaman. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, data diperoleh dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Sasaran penelitian adalah Guru pendidikan agama Katolik dan peserta didik di Sekolah Menengah Atas Swasta Katolik 2 Kabanjahe. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Guru Agama Katolik sudah melaksanakan tugasnya sebaik mungkin dengan meningkatkan nilai moral peserta didik dan peserta didik memiliki moral yang baik. Guru berperan sebagai model, teladan, pendidik dan gembala. Nilai moral yang dimiliki peserta didik ialah religius, jujur, tanggung jawab, disiplin, dan mandiri.
Katekese Tentang Santa Maria Menurut Marialis Cultus Artikel 16-23 Sebagai Model Gereja
Authors: Lumban Tobing Ona Sastri , Tarigan Thomas Natalisa
Published: May 2024

Ajaran Gereja yang menyajikan lebih khusus mengenai Maria sebagai model dalam ibadat Ilahi adalah Marialis Cultus. Surat apostolik yang dianjurkan oleh Paus Paulus VI tanggal 2 Februari 1974 ini bertujuan untuk memajukan penghormatan kepada santa perawan Maria terutama dalam ibadat Ilahi. Dalam Marialis Cultus jelas ditampilkan keutamaan-keutamaan santa perawan Maria yakni kerendahan hati yang ditunjukkan dengan mendengarkan Firman Allah dan melaksanakannya, selalu berdoa dan menyampaikan harapannya kepada Allah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi pustaka dengan mengumpulkan berbagai referensi primer dan sekunder terkait dokumen Marialis cultus, katekese tentang Maria sebagai model Gereja serta melakukan analisis teks dan konteks Gereja Katolik masa kini terkait implementasi katekese tentang Maria. Teknik analisis data yaitu melakukan reduksi data, display data dan penarikan kesimpulan dari berbagai rujukan yang digunakan. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah Gereja melihat bahwa situasi actual yang dilakukan umat sungguh memprihatinkan misalnya:Umat belum membuka diri sepenuhnya kepada Allah, kerendahan hati belumsungguh-sungguh diwujudkan sehingga sebagian umat belum mendengarkan firman dan melaksanakan, atau mendengarkan hanya sampai dalam pikiran tidak sampai didalam hati, berdoa hanya sekedar berdoa tanpa usaha dan ketekunan. Sehingga salah satu solusi untuk menjawab situasi umat semacam ini yaitu katekese umat tentang Maria yang bersumber pada dokumen Marialis Cultus.
Exploration of the “Three-dimensional Integration” Ideo-political Education System in MBA “Management Communication” Course
Authors: TIAN Hui , ZHANG Hongming , CHU Tiansi
Published: May 2024

This paper focuses on the significance of curriculum-based ideological and political education (curriculum Ideo-politics) and explores its implementation within MBA education to achieve an organic integration of knowledge impartation, value shaping, and skill development. By analyzing the current teaching situation and challenges of the "Management Communication" course, this paper proposes a novel curriculum reform plan: a three-dimensional integration model centered on professional education, guided by curriculum Ideo-politics, and expanded through practical education. This plan encompasses the types and core content of course construction, principles of reform, mechanisms of three-dimensional integration, and system building, offering specific measures to ensure the effective implementation of the reform plan. Aimed at providing a new perspective and method for the deep integration of professional courses and Ideo-political education in higher education, this study seeks to promote the innovative development of management education and cultivate high-quality management talents who can meet the needs of societal development.
Ellips eller primär namnbildning? Ett centralt problem i svensk sjönamnsbildning
Authors: Fridell Staffan
Published: May 2024

This article discusses a central problem in the formation of Swedish lake names, namely the relationship between elliptical constructions such as Hultasjön becoming Hulten, and primary name formations. Derivatives are relatively common in older lake names, whereas compounds (and the subsequent ability to create ellipsis) tend to be more common in younger names. One hypothesis builds on the notion that non-derived tree words such as asp – aspen – tend to appear as the first element of older settlement names, whereas the -ija-derivatives such as äspe are the first element of younger names; for example, Aspe is a possible Old Swedish lake name, but not *Æspe, whereas both Aspsior and Æspesior should be possible. There appears to be a certain amount of empirical support for this hypothesis regarding lake names formed using asp, fura and björk – aspen, pine and birch respectively. The fact that names formed as clearly recognisable suffix-derivatives are not ellipses is a given. However, there are names using the a-suffix that may be difficult to identify as such. Gender change should generally be seen as a form of derivation, as a new name is formed this way. If there are a large number of homonyms for a particular name, this could suggest that it is an established pattern in the onomasticon. One plausible example comes from the lake names Ælmpte and Alpte – swan lake – which are likely an-derivations. Furthermore, it is unlikely that two large groups of lake names are formed using ellipses, rather they are formed from weak adjective forms using -ug, and names ending in -lången. There are clear examples to show that the shape of a lake can form the basis of its name. As with other metaphorical names, these also fall outside the ellipsis category. It is reasonable to question whether the ellipses *Asp and *Aspe for Aspsior existed at all. Contemporary elliptical lake names were likely formed following patterns of older primary non-compounded derived lake names (or names built on a word for a body of water), after they transitioned to the definite form in the early 16th century. Other common lake names using ellipsis are linked to settlement names, for example, Exen from the village name Extorp. Forming such names was likely possible once standard lake name ellipses became commonplace and established patterns.
Ortnamnspolitiken i svenska Pommern: En diskursanalytisk och kontaktonomastisk studie
Authors: Petrulevich Alexandra
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of a pilot investigation into the seventeenth-century name policies associated with large-scale cadastral mapping of the Swedish conglomerate state and their implementation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The material studied consists of the Land Survey’s directives issued by the Swedish Crown between 1628 and 1700, as well as 759 place name attestations excerpted from the B I volume of cadastral maps of the Wolgast District from 1694. The article reveals how both practical and symbolic aspects of political discourses are evident in the regulations of place name collection and processing. Particular attention is paid to the Swedification discourse analysed by the tools native to Foucaultian discourse analysis and proximisation theory. The Wolgast material shows that the Swedish land surveyors did not comply with the instructions to Swedify or translate Pomeranian names. The tentative explanation offered builds on the idea of linguistic and cultural proximity between the German-speaking region and the Swedish land surveyors.
Kolonial og postkolonial brug af danske stednavne i Grønland. Med et komparativt udsyn til stednavnepraksis i de øvrige dansk-norske kolonier
Authors: Gøgsig Jakobsen Johnny Grandjean , Lidsmoes Ivalu Kristine
Published: May 2024

The article offers an introduction to the topic of Danish place-names, place-name policy and place-name practice in Greenland in the colonial period of 1721–1979, where Dutch, English, Danish and Greenlandic names were used in various forms and combinations. It is suggested that the extensive use of Greenlandic place-names in the Danish colonial administration could be seen to reflect an anti-conquest motivation on behalf of the Danes. The article goes on to present the postcolonial discourse on the use of Danish vs. Greenlandic place-names in Greenland and Denmark since Home Rule was introduced in Greenland in 1979. The observations from Greenland are compared with the practices observed in the contemporary tropical colonies of Denmark-Norway, i.e. Danish East Indies, Danish Guinea and Danish West Indies.
The Fusion of Religion and Business
Authors: Cafferky Michael E.
Published: May 2024

What if we thought about business and religion as being fused as one at their deepest level rather than as two things that are essentially different in kind, two things that we have to find ways (perhaps with some struggle) to bring together? How might we approach our work differently?
Discipleship as Process: The Manager’s Role in Connecting People to Faith
Authors: Marty McMahone
Published: May 2024

Are there elements of the management process that provide an opportunity for Christian business leaders to develop disciples, even within the context of a secular organization? In this article, the author argues that a proper understanding of the discipleship process opens the door for Christian leaders to develop disciples while doing good business work. He gives a picture of how business leaders can use their development opportunities to move people closer to the kingdom of God. It is argued that the biblical model of discipleship is a process that begins before conversion and carries forward past the conversion experience. Building on that foundation, the author then explains how a Christian leader can teach kingdom concepts in the context of employee development. This model offers significant advantages in an increasingly secular society.
The Clay Feet of Servant Leadership
Authors: Larry G. Locke
Published: May 2024

The modern philosophy of servant leadership was introduced 50 years ago. Since that time it has been developed into a much-studied leadership theory. It has also enjoyed substantial adoption by businesses and other organizations, and its adoption has been found to correlate with several positive outcomes. At the same time, some in the Christian community have come to identify servant leadership with Christ, Christianity, and the Bible. A few have gone so far as to claim it is a biblical mandate for Christian leaders. In this article, the author will investigate whether such identification is warranted. The author will analyze the theory’s origins, exegete two Bible passages often cited in support of identifying servant leadership with Christ, and compare some of Christ’s actions against certain published requirements of servant leadership theory. The author will conclude that identifying servant leadership with Christianity is unwarranted and may cause Christians to accept the theory without critical review. This uncritical acceptance could potentially undermine both further development of the theory and the performance of Christian leaders.
Theological Ethics in a Neoliberal Age: Confronting the Christian Problem With Wealth
Authors: Thomas Hunter
Published: May 2024

By historical and global standards, most western Christians—even public school teachers such as myself—are wealthy. This places us in a tricky situation when we open our Bibles and read numerous warnings against the dangers of wealth, many of which come directly from Christ himself. It is this predicament which Kevin Hargaden seeks to address. Hargaden examines the titular problem with wealth through a macro-level exploration of neoliberalism’s totalizing claims on the present age and an analysis of how neoliberal principles operated in the rise and fall of his native Ireland’s “Celtic Tiger” economy, while seeking to understand how Christians ought to live in neoliberal times. This is an ambitious undertaking, and the result, while frequently insightful and engaging, is a mixed success.
Taking a Step Forward: Maslow and Christian Management
Authors: Seibert Kent W.
Published: May 2024

Jim McCleskey and Larry Ruddell encourage their readers to “take a ‘step back’ and take a deeper look at what Maslow says and how Scripture contrasts with his ideas.” They rightly encourage Christians to think critically about one of the best known theories of motivation. Their basic conclusion is that Maslow’s ideas are incompatible with a biblical worldview. While this response generally agrees with their conclusions, it will also encourage readers to take a “step forward” in considering what aspects of Maslow’s ideas are redeemable as well as what a distinctly Christian view of motivation could look like.
A Response to “Technology and Non-Interpersonal Relationships”
Authors: Bonner Nancy A.
Published: May 2024

I appreciate the opportunity to respond to “Technology and Non-Interpersonal Relationships.” Many of us have become dependent upon technology in both our personal and professional lives. The authors address a timely and relevant topic that is germane to a wide audience. The objective of my response is threefold. First, I acknowledge and provide further support for the importance of this research. This is followed by a review and commentary on the authors’ approach. Finally, I propose adoption of a framework as a future research opportunity for the authors to consider.
Practicing the King’s Economy By M. Rhodes and R. Holt
Authors: McMahone Marty
Published: May 2024

What is God’s plan for living a life that results in human flourishing? How does the church live out that plan while living in a broken world? Those questions lie at the heart of the problem that the authors of Practicing the King’s Economy are trying to solve. Using the picture of the church as an outpost of the Kingdom of God located in earthly territory, the authors encourage us to demonstrate a different kind of economy from the one practiced by the world.
Endings
Authors: Locke Larry G.
Published: May 2024

Endings: Review Board, Guidelines & Opportunities
A Defense of Biblical Ethics in Business
Authors: Locke Larry G. , Shelton Taelyn , Smith Baylee
Published: May 2024

The application of biblical ethics in mainstream American business has long been displaced by more modern theories of ethics, such as utilitarianism and contractarianism. As the Enlightenment period introduced a greater focus on rationalism and individualism, business people began to find biblical ethics to be an unworkable approach to contemporary business problems. In this article, the authors will argue that biblical ethics is a viable tool to be used in resolving ethical issues in modern business settings. The authors will first provide a high-level overview of the history of biblical ethics as a model for businesses and consider why it fell into disuse. They will then examine the modern alternatives of utilitarianism and contractarianism and provide examples in which those theories failed to protect businesses from unethical behavior. The authors will then demonstrate the presence of these ethical alternatives within the Bible and defend biblical ethics as providing a more complete and reliable ethical source in the modern business setting. They will finally contend that the perceived complexity in applying biblical ethics to business problems is actually an opportunity for Christian business people to grow in sanctification.
Review of Getting Work Right: Labor and Leisure in a Fragmented World
Authors: McMahone Mary
Published: May 2024

Review of Getting Work Right: Labor and Leisure in a Fragmented World
Endings
Authors: Locke Larry
Published: May 2024

Endings for Volume 25
Mimetic Desire and the Discipline of Marketing: Implications for Marketing Practitioners
Authors: Burns David , Smith Yvonne
Published: May 2024

Much of the research on business from a Christian perspective can be equated to attempting to justify business practices instead of truly examining them within the context of biblical thought. This paper examines the discipline of marketing and its key construct of desire in relationship to Scripture. In doing so, several potentially troubling questions are raised.
Biblical Perspectives on Free Trade Policy
Authors: Copeland Mary Kay , Barnhart Cora
Published: May 2024

The concept of free trade is more than 200 years old with economists Adam Smith and Abbé de Condillac both arguing in 1776 the merits of trade that was free from government regulation and constraints. From that point forward, mainstream economists have maintained that economies unencumbered by government impediments, such as tariffs and quotas, function more efficiently and effectively. Free trade in practice, however, does not always benefit every party involved, particularly in the absence of competition. This analysis: a) defines free trade; b) examines the support for and challenges to the economic strategy from both a theoretical economic, and allegedly more practical, perspective; and c) compares the global worldview on free trade to biblical perspectives to determine whether there is biblical support for this economic policy. To evaluate the biblical perspectives on free trade, this paper considers broad biblical concepts that encompass the issues of regulation versus liberalization of trade policy. The paper specifically focuses on biblical directives to care for vulnerable populations, such as women in developing countries and foreign laborers, when it examines the impact of free trade . It concludes that for free trade to be biblical, participants must commit to and honor biblical principles, including caring for those in need, paying a reasonable wage, and serving God with the wealth and profits accumulated. Adhering to these principles can mitigate the negative consequences that are sometimes associated with free trade.
Redemption Inc.: Why Offering Second Chances Makes Good Business Sense
Authors: Joyner Donald
Published: May 2024

In Redemption, Inc., the author examines the redemption process and how it applies to finding employment. Through the grace of God, all of us can find personal redemption. However, from a practical standpoint, how does redemption relate to future employment opportunities? Once someone has gone through a redemptive process, what are their job prospects? It is one thing to be forgiven by God, but will employers follow suit? The author argues that it is in the interests of employers, and ultimately society, to give second chances to redeemed individuals.
Faithful Followers: A Response to “When Leadership Goes Wrong: Self-Serving Shepherds and Their Followers”
Authors: Prevost Emily Row
Published: May 2024

In his article, “When Leadership Goes Wrong: Self-Serving Shepherds and Their Followers,” Dr. Kent Seibert seeks to find appropriate responses for the Christian who is led by a self-serving, and even abusive, leader. The author proposes a number of responses available to organizations and followers with reference to biblical principles. This response provides a critique of Seibert’s article and attempts to provide a framework for selecting between his proposed solutions.
Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being
Authors: Vonk Erica
Published: May 2024

Did Jesus really come so that people could have life to the fullest? The Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being (2022) by Al Lopus with Cory Hartman attempts to show that a flourishing Christian workplace is the best supportive evidence to this question.
Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God
Authors: Shankle David
Published: May 2024

In the introduction of Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God, Reagan Rose offers this statement that sets the tone for the entire book: “We all want to get more done. But for Christians, why we get more done is just as important as how” (p. 11). While there are numerous books available on personal productivity, few share the sound biblical foundation that permeates the pages of Redeeming Productivity. This book will appeal to a wide variety of business professionals, pastors, educators, and students studying economics, business, and theology. Rose offers five pillars of productivity followed by five associated practices for each pillar.
Successful replantation of an avulsed frontal scalp through microvascular anastomoses of only one artery and one vein: a case report
Authors: Kim Dongjin , Oh Somin , Jeong Woo Shik
Published: May 2024

Scalp avulsion is a devastating injury. The best possible procedure is replantation. Several successful scalp replantations with anastomoses of several vessels in large defects have been reported. In this report, we present a case of replantation of a large scalp avulsion using revascularizing with only one artery and vein. Despite the initial signs of flap congestion, we could predict the survival of the replanted scalp and terminate the procedure after detecting good perfusion and washout with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging. The procedure was successful following the patient’s recovery of sensory and sweating functions without complications such as flap necrosis or infection. Several important factors for successful scalp replantation with positive esthetic and functional outcomes were considered.
Epidemiology of cleft lip and palate charity mission surgery at Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Indonesia: a 14-year institutional review
Authors: Sundoro Ali , Hilmanto Dany , Soedjana Hardisiswo , Lesmana Ronny , Harianti Selvy
Published: May 2024

Background: The management of cleft lip and palate aims at improving the patient’s aesthetic and functional outcomes. Delaying primary repair can disrupt the patient’s functional status. Long-term follow-up is essential to evaluate the need for secondary repair or revision surgery. This article presents the epidemiology of cleft lip and palate, including comprehensive patient characteristics, the extent of delay, and secondary repair at our institutional center, the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.Methods: This retrospective study aimed to determine the epidemiology and recurrence rates of cleft lip and palate at the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Indonesia, from January 2007 to December 2021. The inclusion criteria were patients diagnosed with cleft lip and/or palate. Procedures such as labioplasty, palatoplasty, secondary lip and nasal repair, and alveolar bone grafting were performed, and data on recurrence were available.Results: In total, there were 3,618 patients with cleft lip and palate, with an age range of 12 months to 67 years. The mean age was 4.33 years, and the median age was 1.35 years. Males predominated over females in all cleft types (60.4%), and the cleft lip was on the left side in 1,677 patients (46.4%). Most cases were unilateral (2,531; 70.0%) and complete (2,349; 64.9%), and involved a diagnosis of cleft lip and palate (1,981; 54.8%).Conclusion: Delayed primary labioplasty can affect daily functioning. Primary repair for patients with cleft lip and palate may be postponed due to limited awareness, socioeconomic factors, inadequate facilities, and varying adherence to treatment guidelines. Despite variations in the timing of primary cleft lip repair (not adhering to the recommended protocol), only 10% of these patients undergo reoperation. Healthcare providers should prioritize the importance of the ideal timing for primary repair in order to optimize physiological function without compromising the aesthetic results.
Unexpected postoperative atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation after excision of melanocytic nevi of the head and neck in older children: two case reports and literature review
Authors: Kang Jiwon , Kim Byung Jun
Published: May 2024

Postoperative atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (AARS) is a rare complication that develops almost exclusively in children following oropharyngeal and otologic surgeries, proposing that oropharyngeal inflammatory responses and excessive head rotation are responsible factors. However, there have been no reports of AARS after excision of a nevus on the head and neck. Here, we present two cases of AARS following limited head rotation during simple nevus excision. Patient 1, a 9-year-old girl, complained of neck pain and limited range of motion after excision of the nevus on the neck. After 2 months, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging finally revealed AARS with a ruptured transverse atlantal ligament. A month of halo traction was required for the treatment. Patient 2, an 11-year-old girl, presented with immediate pain and limited neck extension after tissue expander insertion under the upper chest and excision of the nevus on her left cheek. The diagnosis was promptly made using cervical spine radiography. A cervical collar was applied for 1 month. Both patients recovered without any complications after treatment. This report highlights the importance of suspicion for AARS after surgery regardless of surgical duration or amount of head rotation.
The branching patterns and termination points of the facial artery: a cadaveric anatomical study
Authors: Nguyen Vu Hoang , Cheng-Kuan Lin , Nguyen Tuan Anh , Cai Trang Huu Ngoc Thao
Published: May 2024

Background: The facial artery is an important blood vessel responsible for supplying the anterior face. Understanding the branching patterns of the facial artery plays a crucial role in various medical specialties such as plastic surgery, dermatology, and oncology. This knowledge contributes to improving the success rate of facial reconstruction and aesthetic procedures. However, debate continues regarding the classification of facial artery branching patterns in the existing literature.Methods: We conducted a comprehensive anatomical study, in which we dissected 102 facial arteries from 52 embalmed and formaldehyde-fixed Vietnamese cadavers at the Anatomy Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Results: Our investigation revealed eight distinct termination points and identified 35 combinations of branching patterns, including seven arterial branching patterns. These termination points included the inferior labial artery, superior labial artery, inferior alar artery, lateral nasal artery, angular artery typical, angular artery running along the lower border of the orbicularis oculi muscle, forehead branch, duplex, and short course (hypoplastic). Notably, the branching patterns of the facial artery displayed marked asymmetry between the left and right sides within the same cadaver.Conclusion: The considerable variation observed in the branching pattern and termination points of the facial artery makes it challenging to establish a definitive classification system for this vessel. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an anatomical map summarizing the major measurements and geometric features of the facial artery. Surgeons and medical professionals involved in facial surgery and procedures must consider the detailed anatomy and relative positioning of the facial artery to minimize the risk of unexpected complications.
Collaborative hunting in artificial agents with deep reinforcement learning
Authors: Tsutsui Kazushi , Tanaka Ryoya , Takeda Kazuya , Fujii Keisuke
Published: May 2024

Collaborative hunting, in which predators play different and complementary roles to capture prey, has been traditionally believed to be an advanced hunting strategy requiring large brains that involve high-level cognition. However, recent findings that collaborative hunting has also been documented in smaller-brained vertebrates have placed this previous belief under strain. Here, using computational multi-agent simulations based on deep reinforcement learning, we demonstrate that decisions underlying collaborative hunts do not necessarily rely on sophisticated cognitive processes. We found that apparently elaborate coordination can be achieved through a relatively simple decision process of mapping between states and actions related to distance-dependent internal representations formed by prior experience. Furthermore, we confirmed that this decision rule of predators is robust against unknown prey controlled by humans. Our computational ecological results emphasize that collaborative hunting can emerge in various intra- and inter-specific interactions in nature, and provide insights into the evolution of sociality.
A stochastic world model on gravity for stability inference
Authors: Huang Taicheng , Liu Jia
Published: May 2024

The fact that objects without proper support will fall to the ground is not only a natural phenomenon, but also common sense in mind. Previous studies suggest that humans may infer objects’ stability through a world model that performs mental simulations with a priori knowledge of gravity acting upon the objects. Here we measured participants’ sensitivity to gravity to investigate how the world model works. We found that the world model on gravity was not a faithful replica of the physical laws, but instead encoded gravity’s vertical direction as a Gaussian distribution. The world model with this stochastic feature fit nicely with participants’ subjective sense of objects’ stability and explained the illusion that taller objects are perceived as more likely to fall. Furthermore, a computational model with reinforcement learning revealed that the stochastic characteristic likely originated from experience-dependent comparisons between predictions formed by internal simulations and the realities observed in the external world, which illustrated the ecological advantage of stochastic representation in balancing accuracy and speed for efficient stability inference. The stochastic world model on gravity provides an example of how a priori knowledge of the physical world is implemented in mind that helps humans operate flexibly in open-ended environments.
Endosomal sorting protein SNX4 limits synaptic vesicle docking and release
Authors: Poppinga Josse , Barrett Nolan J , Cornelisse L Niels , Verhage Matthijs , van Weering Jan RT
Published: May 2024

Sorting nexin 4 (SNX4) is an evolutionary conserved organizer of membrane recycling. In neurons, SNX4 accumulates in synapses, but how SNX4 affects synapse function remains unknown. We generated a conditional SNX4 knock-out mouse model and report that SNX4 cKO synapses show enhanced neurotransmission during train stimulation, while the first evoked EPSC was normal. SNX4 depletion did not affect vesicle recycling, basic autophagic flux, or the levels and localization of SNARE-protein VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2. However, SNX4 depletion affected synapse ultrastructure: an increase in docked synaptic vesicles at the active zone, while the overall vesicle number was normal, and a decreased active zone length. These effects together lead to a substantially increased density of docked vesicles per release site. In conclusion, SNX4 is a negative regulator of synaptic vesicle docking and release. These findings suggest a role for SNX4 in synaptic vesicle recruitment at the active zone.
Use of digital strategies in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a scoping review
Authors: Santos Rebeka Thiara Nascimento dos , Faria Caroline Augusta Belo , Martins Nathalya Fedechen , Duda Júnior Luiz Gustavo de Sousa , Azevêdo Ana Beatriz Fernandes , Silva Weslay Rodrigues da , Sobral Ana Paula Veras
Published: May 2024

Telediagnosis uses information and communication technologies to support diagnosis, shortening geographical distances. It helps make decisions about various oral lesions. The objective of this scoping review was to map the existing literature on digital strategies to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. this review was structured based on the 5-stage methodology proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews. The methods were registered on the Open Science Framework. The research question was: What digital strategies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma? The search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion criteria comprised studies on telediagnosis, teleconsultation or teleconsultation mediated by a professional and studies in English, without date restrictions. The search conducted in June 2023 yielded 1,798 articles, from which 16 studies were included. Telediagnosis was reported in nine studies, involving data screening through applications, clinical images from digital cameras, mobile phones or artificial intelligence. Histopathological images were reported in four studies. Both, telediagnosis and teleconsultation, were mentioned in seven studies, utilizing images and information submission services to platforms, WhatsApp or applications. One study presented teleconsultations involving slides and another study introduced teleconsultation mediated by a professional. Digital strategies telediagnosis and teleconsultations enable the histopathological diagnosis of oral cancer through clinical or histopathological images. The higher the observed diagnostic agreement, the better the performance of the strategy.