bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of concrete structures with wasp nest dampers against explosive loads
Authors: Arman Sadeghipour
Published: September 2023

This research investigates the explosive behavior of reinforced concrete frames retrofitted with wasp nest dampers. One effective solution for minimizing structural damage is the implementation of dampers, which function by absorbing energy and thereby reducing damage resulting from applied loads. One of the relatively recent damper types used is the wasp nest damper. Due to the limited knowledge regarding the explosive behavior of these dampers within concrete frames, this study aims to comprehensively address their behavior under explosive conditions. This investigation examines various parameters, including wall thickness, the arrangement of dampers in rows and columns, and their influence on the explosive behavior of frames retrofitted with these dampers. To achieve this objective, six models were analyzed in this research, and their results were validated using Abaqus software. In all models, an explosive load equivalent to a 50-kilogram TNT explosion at a distance of 3 meters from the structure was applied. The analysis involved the measurement of displacements and stresses and the generation of contour plots depicting tensile and compressive damage within the structure. The variables under scrutiny in this study encompassed the thickness of the wasp nest damper walls and the number of rows and columns. The obtained results demonstrate that using wasp nest dampers can significantly mitigate damage from explosive loads on the structure. Furthermore, it was observed that increasing the thickness, columns, and rows of wasp nest dampers can enhance their performance and effectiveness.
PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PREDICT OBSERVE EXPLAIN (POE) DALAM MENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Amahoru M , Unwakoly S , Manoppo Y
Published: September 2023

Research has been conducted to determine student learning outcomes on acid, base, and salt materials using the Predict Observe Explain (POE) learning model to improve student learning outcomes for class VII SMP Negeri 19 Ambon. The sample of this research was the students of class VII5, which amounted to 27 students. This research is descriptive and quantitative, with data collection techniques in the form of tests and observations. Instruments were used as initial tests, LKPD, final tests, and non-tests in the form of affective and psychomotor observation sheets. The results showed that in the initial test, all students had not reached the KKM, and student learning outcomes in the form of a final test showed eight students (29.96%) were in excellent qualifications, good qualifications 12 students (44.44%) and enough qualifications for seven students (25,6%). Then for the results of the N-gain analysis, 21 students who achieved (77.78%) were in the high category, six students who achieved (22.22%) were in the medium category, and none were in a low category. Thus, using the Predict Observe Explain (POE) learning model can improve the learning outcomes of class VII students of SMP Negeri 19 Ambon on acids, bases, and salts
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP PECAHAN PADA SISWA SMP
Authors: Gaspersz Gabriel , Molle Juliana Selvina , Gaspersz Magy
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the ability to understand the concept of fractions in grade VII students of SMP Kristen Kusu-Kusu Sereh Ambon. The type of research used is qualitative descriptive research. This research was carried out at SMP Kristen Kusu-Kusu Sereh Ambon, with the data source being class VII-1 students totaling 20 students, and the research subjects selected to be interviewed were three students. Researchers describe students' ability to understand fractional concepts by looking at the results of student answers and interviews. The results of this student's test refer to the question instructions and the student's accuracy in answering. The accuracy of the student's answers is adjusted to the assessment criteria for the test questions and the scoring criteria for the ability to understand fractional concepts with four indicators, namely indicators of the ability to provide examples and non-examples, indicators of the ability to present concepts in various forms of mathematical representation, indicators of the ability to use, utilize and select specific procedures or operations and indicators of the ability to apply concepts or algorithms in problem-solving. Based on the results of the fractional concept comprehension ability test and student interviews, one student met three indicators of concept understanding ability, namely indicators of the ability to provide examples and non-examples, the ability to present concepts in various forms of mathematical representation, and the ability to apply concepts or algorithms in problem-solving, and two students who met one indicator of concept understanding ability, namely indicators of ability to provide an example and non-example.
The Importance of Motor Evoked Potential Findings in Acute-Subacute Odontoid Dislocations
Authors: EKER Amber , KAYMAKAMZADE Bahar , VARLI Kubilay
Published: September 2023

Background:

Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may give a functional assessment of corticospinal conduction. The aim of this study is to confirm the value of MEPs for the assessment of the dysfunction in spinal cord transmission in patients with clinically minimally symptomatic or asymptomatic and acute-subacute odontoid pathologies.

Methods:

We measured the MEPs of five cases with acute-subacute odontoid dislocations by using TMS. Demografic features, neurological examinations and neuroimaging findings of the patients have also been noted.

Results:

The CMCTs and MEP latencies after cortical stimulus of all patients with acute-subacute odontoid dislocation prolonged bilaterally. Additionally, MEP amplitudes were observed decreased in all cases.

Conclusions:

MEP is quite valuable to show involvement in clinically and radiologically silent cases. Our findings in acute-subacute cases without myelopathy showed us that the CMCTs were prolonged especially in the cases who had motor defisits but also in asymptomatic cases.
Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat: Penyuluhan Pengetahuan Manajemen Stres Bagi Pelaku UMKM di Azalea Depok
Authors: Emilisa Netania , Indriyarti Eko Retno , Yusran Husna Leila , Wahyuni Lidia , Dizar Shafrani
Published: September 2023

MSME actors and employees at work often feel stressed either because of the work environment or the impact of problems brought from outside the work environment. Even more so when it is associated with the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This can further make employees anxious to continue working. Business conditions in this case also become a determining factor. In addition, internal and external problems experienced by employees can also be an additional factor in forming anxiety to continue working which in the long run can create stress at a certain level. These things were used as the background for the initial situation analysis as a detector of partner problems, namely employees working at Azalea's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Depok. The implementing team then determined the method of Community Service activities to be carried out, namely counseling. This PkM activity was held on March 8-9, 2023, face to face on the spot. During the material bidding process, activities went well and smoothly. Based on the results of the feedback obtained from the 32 participants who took part, the participants felt that this PkM activity provided additional knowledge for the participants, especially regarding stress management. In addition, the participants also felt that the topics raised and presented to the participants matched the participants' needs in recognizing stress to managing stress in the workplace. The participants also felt that the activities provided were sufficient in terms of implementation time. Furthermore, the participants hoped that other activities could be carried out in the future.
Inovasi Terraplanter Baby Tears Sebagai Bisnis Kekinian Paket Hadiah (Hampers) Florikultura Indoor
Authors: Safitri Zahra Syafira , Kaniyasari Amartya Esa , Kamila Baiq Nazla Safa , Nadiah Firda , Hidayat Syahril Afif , Damayanti Ratnaningsih
Published: September 2023

Reduction of green land in urban areas from 2017 which was before 7.75 million hectares to be only 7.1 million hectares in 2018. This condition is a problem for people who want to grow ornamental plants. During the pandemic, the trend of ornamental plants is on the rise in the market. Therefore, the presence of an innovative Plant.et product in the form of plant hampers consisting of terraplanter baby tears that apply hydraulic planting technology by growing outside the terraplanter tube without using soil planting media and QR code system. The purpose of this innovation is to be a solution to the problem of reducing green land, developing unique and superior businesses based on post-pandemic technology.The method of implementation on Plant.et product is carried out by determining product design, product quality testing, determining product uniqueness and excellence, market surveys, and marketing strategies. The results showed that Plant.et products are in great demand among teenagers with a female gender and has been sale more 100 pcs. The advantages and uniqueness of Plant.et product in the form of a hydraulic plant outside the terraplanter tube with a QR code system packed with hampers. Therefore, Plant.et product has great potential to be developed.
Lemmatization as a macrostructure optimization tool of an electronic dictionary
Authors: Balkanov Ilya Vladimirovich
Published: September 2023

The paper is aimed at identifying the ways of the optimization of the process of user lemmatization in an electronic translation dictionary. The study is novel in that it is the first to analyze the procedure of lemmatization executed by the software of an electronic dictionary from the standpoint of the functional theory of lexicography. The paper provides a lexicographic analysis of a user’s operations and possible mistakes, including spelling, in the process of lemmatization when accessing the corpus of a translation dictionary. The author examines the solutions offered by the compilers of printed dictionaries and proves that an increase in the volume of a dictionary corpus complicates the lemmatization procedure and forces the compiler to rely on a user’s knowledge; analyzes the problems arising in the lexicographic situation when a user perceives information by ear and then creates a search query for an electronic dictionary; determines the role of context in the selection of a translation equivalent when consulting a dictionary; suggests using voice input, speech recognition and spellchecking as means to satisfy communicative and cognitive needs of a dictionary user. As a result, the study proves that automation of the lemmatization procedure and integration of context analysis tools into the electronic dictionary software (for example, spellcheckers used in text editors) increase the efficiency of a user’s consultation with an electronic dictionary.
Semiotic weakening of the strong character sign “sun” in the Chinese language
Authors: Lebedeva Daria Sergeevna
Published: September 2023

The aim of the study is to identify the features of strong character signs from the perspective of the semiotic weakening law (using the Chinese character “sun” as an example). The Chinese character system is a heterogeneous system with different types of signs (strong, weakened and weak signs). To figure out the place and role of a strong sign in this system and to describe its basic features, the paper provides the description of different character categories in compliance with their stages of semiotic weakening. The analysis showed that pictograms and simple indicatives belong to the strong signs, idiographic, transfer and loan characters belong to the weakened signs, while phonosemantic compound characters belong to the weak signs. The work is novel in that it describes both the basic features of strong character signs and the process of semiotic weakening from the perspective of evolutionary and hierarchic relations. As a result, the study revealed that strong characters lose grammatical independence and retain their semantic meaning. It was also concluded that the more strong signs become a part of the writing system, the more they weaken and become conventional.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (Clinical Cases)
Authors: Opanasenko M.S. , Konik B.M. , Tereshkovych O.V. , Stepaniuk A.M. , Levanda L.I. , Bychkovskyi V.B. , Shalagay S.M. , Kalenychenko M.I. , Lysenko V.I. , Shamray M.Yu. , Shestakova O.D. , Bilokon S.M.
Published: September 2023

Emphysema is a chronic lung disease in which the walls of the alveoli in the lungs weaken and collapse; leaving abnormally large residual spaces filled with air even when the patient exhales. The most common symptoms of emphysema are shortness of breath (dyspnea); cough; fatigue; and weight loss. Emphysema often coexists with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The treatment of emphysema requires a multidisciplinary approach; including education; exercise; tobacco cessation; oral and inhaled medications; oxygen therapy; and lung transplantation. Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) may be an option for patients who experience shortness of breath and whose pulmonary function tests show severe obstruction and enlarged lungs. The surgery aims to remove the least functional part of the lung to improve airflow; diaphragm; and chest wall mechanics; as well as alveolar gas exchange in the remaining lung.
Objective — to familiarize doctors with the clinic’s experience in reducing lung volume in patients with bullous emphysema.
Materials and methods. Our clinic performed the following surgical interventions to reduce lung volume: VATS resection of large (giant) lung bullae — 14 (77.7 %) cases; VATS lo­­bec­tomy — 2 (11.1 %); lobectomy through thoracotomy — 1 (5.6 %); VATS sublobar resection — 1 (5.6 %).
Results and discussion. There were no fatalities. The following postoperative complications were recorded: prolonged under-expansion of the operated lung in 5 (27.7 %) cases; empyema of the residual pleural cavity with bronchial fistula in 1 (5.6 %). The overall incidence of postoperative complications was 33.3 %. Two patients with prolonged underdistension of the operated lung required reoperation (VATS revision of the pleural cavity and redilation). The patient who developed pleural empyema with a bronchial fistula underwent bronchial blockage with a satisfactory result. In all cases of LVRS; a positive clinical effect was recorded in the first 3 months after surgery. During the follow-up period of up to 2 years; only 2 (11.1 %) patients showed no clinical effect and signs of progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory failure were observed.
Conclusions. Lung volume reduction surgery is a method of treating bullous lung disease that allows achieving overall treatment effectiveness in the follow-up period of up to 3 months in 100 % of cases; and in the follow-up period of up to 2 years — in 89.9 %. The high rate of postoperative complications in LVRS requires a physician to carefully select patients for surgery and monitor their condition daily in the postoperative period.
Narrative design in pedagogical scheming
Authors: Kanareiko Diana
Published: September 2023

The study relevance is due to the fact that educational content is an excellent springboard for story development; story, in turn, is a fertile ground for gaining new experience and knowledge. Therefore, experienced educators often intuitively use narrative techniques in educational decisions. However, if one wants to maximize the power of history to improve the educational content effectiveness, it’s not so much intuitive as strategic to approach the matter. But one should not forget about the inspiration either: narrative and learning are creative processes. The author presents the narrative tools in developing educational solutions, their stages and educational benefits. In this study, answers are obtained why a narrative should be included in a serious learning process; what distinguishes a high-quality narrative from an episodic plot addition that has no meaning and purpose; how to turn a narrative into a working tool for programme design; what creative narrative formats can be applied in the full-time programme.
Effects of postharvest edible coating applications on storage life and quality of some apple cultivars
Authors: DİLMAÇÜNAL Tuba , YİĞİT Emine
Published: September 2023

In this study, the effects of postharvest calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl2.2H2O), rosehip essential oil (REO) (cold pressed), and CaCl2.2H2O+REO combination edible coating applications on some fruit quality parameters and storage life of ‘Starkrimson Delicious’ (‘S. Delicious’), ‘Golden Delicious’ (‘G. Delicious’) and ‘Granny Smith’ (‘G. Smith’) apple cultivars were investigated. For this purpose, the fruit was divided into four groups after harvest: 1st group: Fruit was dipped in distilled water (control), 2nd group: Fruit was dipped in 1.5% CaCl2.2H2O, 3rd group: Fruit was dipped in 2% REO, 4th group: Fruit was dipped in 1.5% CaCl2.2H2O+REO (%2) to form an edible coating on fruit. Before and during storage at periodical intervals weight loss, fruit color, fruit flesh color, fruit flesh firmness, soluble solids content, titratable acidity, pH, respiration rate, ethylene production, sensory evaluations (overall quality, taste and aroma, odor, decay) superficial scald, and superficial scald severity analyzes were performed. In the ‘S. Delicious’, the lowest weight loss was in CaCl2.2H2O+REO during and at the end of storage, REO had the lowest in the ‘G. Delicious’. ‘G. Smith’ had lower weight loss in CaCl2.2H2O and the control group than the others. The REO preserved the fruit flesh firmness better than others with the least loss. REO was the most effective treatment in suppressing ethylene production in all cultivars, followed by CaCl2.2H2O+REO. In ‘S. Delicious’ and ‘G. Smith’, fruit color and vividness of fruit color were best preserved by REO. As a result, postharvest edible coating applications of CaCl2.2H2O, REO, and CaCl2.2H2O+REO in ‘S. Delicious’, ‘G. Delicious’ and ‘G. Smith’ had positive contributions in maintaining fruit quality attributes during storage.
Reparación artroscópica de roturas del manguito rotador del hombro mediante técnica de una hilera frente a doble hilera. Revisión sistemática.
Authors: Carbonel Bueno Ignacio , Hernando Sacristán Jorge , García Pérez Roberto , Navarro López Pablo , Hernández Fernández Isabel , Ripalda Marín Jorge
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the scientific literature to compare single and double row techniques for rotator cuff tears in terms of functional, pain improvement and structural healing of the tendon.
 
Methods: In order to carry out the research, a systematic selection of scientific articles has been made by consulting PubMed and The Cochrane Library databases. The articles included in the present study compare the single-row and double-row techniques, with publication date between 2016 and 2021. 
 
Results: Diverse results are observed in the UCLA, SST, Constant and ASES assessment scales and in the range of mobility, therefore, the superiority of one technique in terms of functional results is not established. The double row technique may show superiority in the strength variable, although there is a methodological variability in its measurement. The double-row technique may be related to more intense postoperative pain, while the single-row technique to residual shoulder pain. However, the variables strength and pain show non-homogeneous or coincident data. The superiority of the double row repair in the structural healing of the tendon and a lower re-tear rate than the single row technique is established with statistically significant results, being the most homogeneous and coincident studies.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA MELALUI PROGAM BACA TULIS AL-QUR’AN (BTQ) DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS SURYA BUANA MALANG
Authors: Febriyanti Beta Alviana , Humaidi M Nurul , Thoifah Ianatut
Published: September 2023

Menipisnya karakter religius memberikan dampak negatif kepada siswa, pembentukan karakter religius peserta didik melalui progam BTQ merupakan faktor pendukung dan penghambat untuk membentuk karakter religius. Progam BTQ dan pencapaian karakter religius siswa yang dibentuk melalui progam BTQ. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif jenis fenomenologis. Data penelitian didapatkan dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Setelah itu, peneliti menganalisis data dengan mereduksi data, menyajikan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) pembentukan karakter religius peserta didik dilakukan dengan mengklasifikasikan kelas BTQ dan diterapkannya beberapa progam yang menyertai progam BTQ. 2) Faktor pendukung progam BTQ, yakni adanya pendidik yang mendampinggi peserta didik, motivasi peserta didik, serta visi dan misi sekolah. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya, yakni pendidik yang terlambat dan izin datang ke sekolah, kurangnya motivasi peserta didik serta berkurangnya jam pelajaran umum. 3) Pencapaian karakter religius peserta didik yang dibentuk melalui progam BTQ, yakni membaca dan murojaah al-Qur’an setelah salat, datang ke sekolah dengan tepat waktu, berperilaku sopan santun serta patuh kepada orang tua dan pendidik. Implikasi dari kegiatan penelitian ini adalah para prakstisi pendidikan, guru, orang tua dan para pengelola pendidikan dapat mengetahui dengan pasti bahwa karakter religious dapat diciptakan dan dibentuk melalui program baca tulis al-Qur’an.
Ten UNESCO Recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Morandín-Ahuerma Fabio
Published: September 2023

The “Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence” is a document prepared by the Ad Hoc Expert Group (AHEG) and adopted by UNESCO in November 2021. The document pays special attention to the ethical implications of AI systems in relation to with culture, education, science, information and communication. The document aims to guide policymakers and stakeholders on how to ensure that AI is developed and used ethically. Their vision of the future and the unfortunate fact that not all countries are part of the international agreement and, therefore, do not feel obliged to follow these guidelines, due to not being included or excluding themselves, are highlighted here. It is concluded that it lays the foundations for future regulatory instruments that can contribute to its application and that the necessary steps are taken to guarantee that ethics is put into practice. The instrument is expected to help nations and companies improve their ethical regulatory frameworks based on a universalist vision.
Guardians of the Synapses: Neuromonitoring's Impact on Patient Outcomes
Authors: Thomas Robert
Published: September 2023

Guardians of the Synapses: Neuromonitoring's Impact on Patient Outcomes
Navigating Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and
Authors: Gary Annette , Lafford Robert
Published: September 2023

Navigating Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosisand
Beyond sound irritation: cross-cultural evidence on the robustness of the five aspects of misophonic experience measured by the S-Five in a Polish sample.
Authors: Uglik-Marucha Nora , Siepsiak Marta , Zielińska Julia , Dragan Wojciech , Gregory Jane , Vitoratou Silia
Published: September 2023

Misophonia is commonly associated with negative emotional or physiological responses to specific sounds or stimuli accompanying these sounds. However, the consensus definition emphasizes that misophonia entails much more than that. Even subclinical misophonia, where individuals are significantly affected by misophonia in their lives without meeting the disorder criteria, can have notable impacts on personal and professional lives. The S-Five is a robust psychometric tool that allows for comprehensive research on various aspects of the misophonic experience. It captures five dimensions: internalizing appraisals, externalizing appraisals, impact, threat, and outburst, and includes a section (S-Five-T) to evaluate feelings evoked by triggering sounds and their intensity. We examined whether the five-factor structure initially developed in the UK could be replicated in a Polish sample, including individuals with and without self-identified misophonia.The Polish version of the S-Five was (forward and backward) translated and tested on 288 Polish-speaking individuals. Comprehensive psychometric evaluation, including factor structure, measurement invariance assessment, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and concurrent validity evaluations, was conducted on the translated scale. Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the results of the original English study, while bootstrap exploratory graph analysis showed the factor structure to be reproducible in other samples. The scale was found to be bias free with respect to gender, internally consistent and stable in time, and evidence of validity was provided using MisoQuest and Misophonia Questionnaire. These results offer support for the cross-cultural stability of the five factors and confirm the appropriateness of the Polish version for clinical and research purposes.The study also examined misophonia triggers, emotional responses, cognitive attributions, and their connection to psychopathology symptoms. Mouth sounds, such as eating sounds, elicited the strongest reactions, while repetitive sounds triggered the least intense responses, consistent with other European studies using the S-Five. Anger, panic, and distress were correlated with misophonia symptoms, whereas irritation showed no relationship to the five aspects of misophonia. Disgust was weakly and negatively related to misophonic outbursts and S-Five total score. Anger was related to externalising appraisal but even more to internalising scale. Anger was the most related to misophonia severity but not to anxiety and depression symptoms, highlighting its distinct role. The study emphasises the core role of anger, distress, and panic in misophonia and confirms eating sounds as predominant triggers.
Reflection over compliance: Critiquing mandatory data sharing policies for qualitative research
Authors: Prosser Annayah Miranda Beatrice , Bagnall Ralph , Higson-Sweeney Nina
Published: September 2023

Many journals are moving towards a ‘Mandatory Inclusion of Raw Data’ (MIRD) model of data sharing, where it is expected that raw data be publicly accessible at article submission. While open data sharing is beneficial for some research topics and methodologies within health psychology, in other cases it may be ethically and epistemologically questionable. Here, we outline several questions that qualitative researchers might consider surrounding the ethics of open data sharing. Overall, we argue that universal open raw data mandates cannot adequately represent the diversity of qualitative research, and that MIRD may harm rigorous and ethical research practice within health psychology and beyond. Researchers should instead find ways to demonstrate rigour thorough engagement with questions surrounding data sharing. We propose that all researchers utilise the increasingly common ‘data availability statement’ to demonstrate reflexive engagement with issues of ethics, epistemology, and participant protection when considering whether to open data.
Change and inequality in German teenagers’ typical time-use sequences between 1991 and 2013
Authors: Betthäuser Bastian Andreas , Siglreitmaier Miriam , Fasang Anette Eva
Published: September 2023

How children spend their time is widely regarded as a key factor shaping children’s development and wellbeing, as well as the intergenerational transmission of socio-economic and gender inequalities. While there is much evidence on the aggregate amount of time teenagers spent on different activities, we know little about how teenagers’ activities unfold during a typical day. We use social sequence analysis and data collected in 1991/92, 2001/02 and 2012/13 via high- frequency time-use diaries of teenagers aged 12-16 in Germany to provide a fine-grained description of teenagers’ everyday time-use sequences. We identify and visualize a typology of teenagers’ time-use during weekdays and weekend days, respectively, which groups teenagers into clusters of typical time-use sequences. These typical time-use sequences change in prevalence over time, and are stratified by teenagers’ socio-economic background, gender, and age. Our findings reveal the sequential structure of teenagers’ time use, provide new evidence corroborating theories of the social stratification of teenagers’ time use, and complement existing evidence on teenagers’ aggregate time-use. Our identification of teenagers’ typical time-use sequences forms the basis for future research to examine their causes and consequences, as well as their role in the reproduction of social inequalities.
A Taxonomy of Social Support Interventions for People experiencing Matrices of Substance Use Disorder, Criminal Legal Involvement and HIV
Authors: Schneider John , Smith Lindsay R , bouris alida , Oser Carrie , Pho Mai , Boodram Basmattee , Minardi Silvia , Torres Esbeidy , Ozik Jonathan , Taylor Bruce , Harawa Nina , salisbury-afshar elizabeth , Rudes Danielle , brewer russell , Hotton Anna , Pettus Carrie , hulsley jessica , Pollack Harold , Taxman Faye
Published: September 2023

Social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of biomedical treatments and interventions for individuals involved in drug use, criminal legal matters, or experiencing downstream health challenges such as HIV or overdose. We develop a conceptual model – The Science of Social Support (S3) model that is based upon the extant literature, a scoping review of NIH funded social support interventions and case examples of three social support intervention typologies. S3 visualizes the support typologies (endogenous, exogenous, or hybrid approaches), the types of support provided, recognition of harms that supporters can cause, support for the supporters and both proximal and downstream outcomes. Findings suggest a notable increase in new endogenous social support interventions, a stagnant increase in exogenous interventions, and a limited presence of hybrid interventions. The analysis reveals the challenges and advantages associated with each type of support agent. S3 can provide guidance to interventionists and agencies to expand existing social support interventions and develop novel strategies. The S3 model underscores the need for further research into the real-world implementation of social support interventions, an exploration of how interventions differ based on health or social conditions, and strategies for mitigating potential harm caused by supporters.
Tokenism and its Long-Term Consequences: Evidence from the Literary Field
Authors: Childress Clayton , Nayyar Jaishree , Gibson Ikee
Published: September 2023

Research on tokenism has mostly focused on negative experiences and career outcomes for individuals who are tokenized. Comparatively understudied are tokenism as a structural system that excludes larger populations, and the meso-level cultural foundations under which tokenism occurs. We focus on these other sides of tokenism using original data on the creation and long-term retention of postcolonial literature. In an institutional environment in which the British publishing industry was consolidating the production of non-U.S. global literatures written in English and readers were beginning to convey status through openness in cultural tastes, the conditions for tokenism emerged. Relying on data on the emergence of postcolonial literature as a category organized through the Booker Prize for Fiction, we test and find for nonwhite authors (1) evidence of tokenism, (2) unequal treatment of those under consideration for tokenization, and (3) long-term retention consequences for those who were not chosen. We close with a call for more holistic work on both sides of tokenism, analyses that address inequality across and within groups, and a reconsideration of tokenism within a broader suite of practices that have grown ascendent across arenas of social life.
Hidden Patterns of Inequality: The Heterogeneity in Parenting within Educational Groups
Authors: Breinholt Asta
Published: September 2023

Sociological research and theorizing tend to focus on the heterogeneity among the socioeconomically advantaged thus representing the socioeconomically disadvantaged as homogeneous. This study is a case of the opposite. For at set of high-stake cultural practices, parental strategies for social reproduction, I find most heterogeneity among socioeconomically disadvantaged mothers. Using data from the NLSY-CYA, I provide novel descriptive statistics of the variance in parenting by maternal education and analyze the determinants of these differences employing a variance function regression. I find an educational gradient in the heterogeneity of cognitively stimulating parenting: the variance is highest among mothers with no high school diploma and shrinks among mothers with more education. That is, mothers with the least amount of education show the most diversity in parenting. This educational gradient is associated with inequality in mothers’ family of origin, cognitive skills, and current economic situation. This result suggests that the systematic differences in heterogeneity stems from social inequality. Moreover, educators and social workers should be prepared to meet much more heterogeneity in parenting among mothers with the least amount of education.
Reckoning with comparison in the quest for a “better life”: Insights from Cuban and Ecuadorian migration
Authors: Simoni Valerio , Voirol Jérémie , Hjalmarson Elise
Published: September 2023

Looking at the trajectories, experiences, and aspirations of Cuban and Ecuadorian migrants living in Spain or who returned to their homeland following the 2008 economic crisis, this article focuses on the quandaries of comparison involved in the appraisal of different places, values, and visions of a “better life”. Our study leads us to move beyond comparison as a method and heuristic commonly based on the juxtaposition of community-based case studies, toward an analysis of how migrants with different backgrounds and trajectories themselves deploy comparison, which helps shed new light on the motives, stakes, and effects of their endeavors. The approach we propose contributes to advancing our understanding of how migrants cope with the dominant comparative scripts and hierarchies that migration activates, notably by either conforming, subverting, or unravelling them. It also draws attention to comparison’s entanglements with issues of choice, belonging, and its experiential and emotional effects, including the suffering it may elicit. A multi-dimensional exploration of the different ways in which comparison plays out among migrant populations opens promising research avenues to understand the ways it informs transnational living and shapes daily experiences and pursuits of a “better life”, while also raising ethical and epistemological questions for comparative field research on migration.
Effect of Influencers on Consumer Purchase Intention
Authors: Gautam Ujjwata , Shrestha Aashreya , Basnet Riya , Khadka Kushal , Ghale Pujan , Jadhav Suhel
Published: September 2023

This study examines the effect of influencers on consumer purchase intention in the urban areas of Nepal, specifically the major cities of Kathmandu and Lalitpur. The sample size for this study is 100 respondents, determined using the rule of 1:4. Descriptive statistics, correlation, ANOVA, and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. The findings suggest that marketers do not have to choose different influencers according to gender or levels of education, but rather according to age group. Additionally, marketers should consider using influencer marketing and choose influencers based on their use of influencer marketing tools, credibility in their content, and their product target market. This study adds to the existing research on the impact of social media and influencer marketing on consumer behavior in Nepal.
Consumer’s Willingness to Pay for Premium Food in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Agrawal Harshit , Joshi Neelow Babu , Shrestha Erisha , Singal Nishi , Aryal Ashutosh , Pradhan Subhra
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced foods. This study aims to identify the major factors affecting consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced food. Primary data was collected for this study, and the data was accepted based on the Cronbach alpha test. The study found that consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced food is not affected by hygiene. However, premium price, taste, ambiance, and quality service are factors that affect consumers' willingness to pay.

The findings of this study are consistent with previous research that highlights the importance of taste and quality service in influencing consumers' purchase intention. The study also emphasizes the significance of ambiance and premium price in driving consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced food.

The study suggests that companies should focus on providing quality service and creating a pleasant ambiance to enhance consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced food. Additionally, companies should consider the premium price of their products and align it with the perceived value of their target market.

Overall, the study provides insights into the factors that influence consumers' willingness to pay for premium priced food. The findings of this study can be useful for companies in designing their marketing strategies and enhancing the effectiveness of their product offerings.
Demographic Factors and Behavioral Biases of Individual Investors in Nepalese Capital Market
Authors: Dev Manish , Dahal Puspanjali , Shrestha Ichhya , Shrestha Dristi , Sah Prashant
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between demographic factors (age, gender, income, and occupation) and behavioral biases (overconfidence bias, disposition effect, and herding bias) while making share trading decisions in the Nepalese capital market. The research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to active investors with trading accounts in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The data was gathered from primary sources and used for statistical analysis through ANOVA and Chi-square.

The results of the analysis showed that there is a difference in overconfidence bias among different levels of income, age, and occupation, while a difference in herding bias among occupation and gender, whereas no difference is seen in the disposition effect among the demographic variables. This finding is consistent with other studies conducted on the behavioral biases of individual investors in the stock market.

Understanding the factors that influence investment decisions is crucial for investors, financial advisors, and policymakers. This study provides insights into the relationship between demographic factors and behavioral biases while making share trading decisions in the Nepalese capital market. The findings of this study can be used to develop effective investment strategies and improve investment decision-making.
Constraints for Investors towards Nepalese Mutual Fund
Authors: Dhungel Shuvatara , Sharma Atul , Khatri Krishna , Pandey Tripty , Bashyal Swetashma
Published: September 2023

This study aims to evaluate mutual fund investment behavior in the context of the Nepalese mutual fund market. While there have been countless articles exploring the effects of different factors on mutual fund investment behavior of investors, no research has been found in the context of Nepal. The study intends to analyze the relationship of mutual fund awareness level, return perception, country governance, advertisement’s relevance, fund manager’s qualities, and ease of investment towards mutual fund investment behavior. The study found that among the six factors, four factors, namely awareness level, return perception, fund manager’s qualities, and ease of investment, significantly affect mutual fund investment behavior. The relationship has been measured using different statistical tools like regression and correlation. However, country governance factors and advertisement’s relevance show no relationship with mutual fund investment behavior. This study is significant because it fills the gap in the literature on mutual fund investment behavior in Nepal. The findings of this study can help investors, fund managers, and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding mutual fund investment.
Effects of Social Media Marketing on Consumer Buying Behavior
Authors: Shrestha Aditi , Karki Alina , Bhushan Mayank , Joshi Shiwani , Gurung Shreya
Published: September 2023

This study examines the effect of social media marketing on consumer buying behavior in Nepal, a typical developing country. The study used non-probability convenience sampling to survey 108 consumers and analyzed the effect of purchase intention, social network, social influence, and content marketing. Descriptive statistics, correlation, ANOVA, and multiple regression were employed for data analysis.The findings indicate that consumer buying behavior can be influenced by focusing on social network, social influence, and content marketing. The study aligns with previous research that highlights the importance of these factors in influencing consumer behavior. However, it is important to note that the literature review reveals a lack of research on the impact of social media on purchasing decisions in developing countries like Nepal.

The implications of this study are significant for marketers in Nepal. Firstly, marketers should prioritize social media marketing strategies to influence consumer buying behavior. Secondly, they should pay attention to building strong social networks, leveraging social influence, and creating compelling content to engage consumers. Thirdly, marketers should consider the role of purchase intention in shaping consumer behavior. Lastly, developing effective social media marketing strategies is crucial for influencing consumer buying behavior. In conclusion, this study contributes to the understanding of the effect of social media marketing on consumer buying behavior in Nepal. The findings suggest that social media marketing can influence consumer behavior, and the identified factors of social network, social influence, and content marketing play a crucial role. The study highlights the need for further research in this area and provides valuable insights for marketers seeking to leverage social media to drive consumer engagement and purchasing decisions in developing countries like Nepal.
Analysis of Algebraic Operational Problem-Solving Ability in Terms of Adversity Quotient
Authors: Paramitha Ditya , Afri Lisa Dwi
Published: September 2023

The adversity quotient (AQ) is used in this study to describe a person's ability to solve algebraic operations problems. Grade VIII students of Intelligent Pure MTs are the focus of this research. Data collection techniques included tests of problem-solving abilities, adversity quotient (AQ) questionnaires and interviews as part of a descriptive qualitative research method. Miles and Huberman's model and data reduction were used to analyze the data. The results showed that students who had high remaining bad luck (AQ) (Climber) were able to dominate markers of critical thinking skills, and their experimental results reached a score of 90; students who had moderate remaining difficulties (AQ) (Camper ) did not entirely dominate the problem capacity indicators and experimental results. They achieve a score of 70, students with low residual Luck (AQ) (Quitter) cannot master the problem ability indicators, and the test results reach a score of 50. And the conclusion from the results of the problem-solving test on algebraic operations is that the higher the students' Adversity quotient (AQ), The higher (Climber), the better the results obtained in completing solving problems in algebraic operations.

Keywords: problem-solving, algebraic operations, adversity quotient.
A comparative analysis of the effects of drop set and traditional resistance training on anaerobic power in young men
Authors: KESKİN Kadir , TOKAT Fatma
Published: September 2023

Drop set is a popular time-efficient resistance training method. This study aimed to compare the impact of drop-set (DS) training versus traditional resistance training (TRT) while ensuring equalized total training volume on the Wingate Anaerobic Test. Twenty-four sports science students were assigned to either DS (n=12) or TRT (n=12) protocols according to their 1 RM values, and they trained twice a week for 6 weeks.1 RM test was only conducted at the beginning of the study, while the Wingate anaerobic power test was administered at baseline and after the intervention period. The study demonstrated a significant main effect of time for peak power (p< 0.001), and a between-group interaction effect was observed for peak power (p< 0.05). The DS group exhibited slightly higher peak power values compared to TRT (p< 0.05, 15% increase for DS, 13% for TRT, ES: 0,50 and 0,36 respectively), while both groups displayed significantly increased values from pre to post-testing (p < 0.001). Based on our findings, it can be inferred that DS training leads to slightly greater enhancements in anaerobic power when compared to TRT. Additionally, the study confirmed that a 6-week (12 sessions in total) resistance training program utilizing a load of 70% of 1 RM was sufficient to enhance anaerobic performance in young active men.
A Machine Learning Model for Cancer Disease Diagnosis using Gene Expression Data
Authors: Abdul kareem Suhaam Adnan , Rasheed Zena Fouad
Published: September 2023

Cancer is one of the top causes of death globally. Recently, microarray gene expression data has been used to aid in cancers effective and early detection. The use of machine learning techniques in biomedicine and bioinformatics to categorize cancer patients into high- or low-risk groups was investigated by numerous research teams. It is necessary that machine learning tools can recognize important features in complex datasets. Here we present a machine learning approach to cancer detection, and to the identification of genes critical for the diagnosis of cancer .We used the Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and Gradient Boosting (GB) that provide results that are more accurate than those of current models. Each model's accuracy, including SVM, KNN, RF, and GB, was (97.41%, 89.3%, 88.1%, and 85.7%), respectively. The SVM has the highest precision among machine learning algorithms. By creating a machine learning-based predictive system for early detection, our findings can help to decrease the prevalence of cancer disease.