bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS PAKSAAN NIKAH DALAM PRAKTIK REK SEREK DI DESA KATOL BARAT KECAMATAN GEGER KABUPATEN BANGKALAN
Authors: Mahmudah Nurul , Shodiq Ja'far , Arifin Syamsul
Published: September 2023

Perkawinan paksa oleh kepala desa telah menetapkan pasal 26 dalam Undang-undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa yang kedua bahwa Kepala Desa tidak berwenang memaksakan perkawinan dan ayat keenam dalam butir pertama Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 tentang Perkawinan. yang melarang kawin paksa dan harus mendapat persetujuan dari calon mempelai. Namun praktik ini sudah dilakukan sejak lama dan didukung oleh masyarakat Katol Barat. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian lapangan. Data yang digunakan adalah yang utama. Proses pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara. Data dianalisis dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pengecekan keabsahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) dalam perspektif hukum progresif, kawin paksa dalam kasus rek serek sesuai dengan prinsip hukum progresif, (2) dalam perspektif sadd al-dhari>'ah, pernikahan paksa dalam rek serek kasus sebagai mediasi untuk perilaku yang bermanfaat. Oleh karena itu, realisasinya harus didukung, dan (3) perbandingan antara hukum progresif dan sadd al-dhari>'ah meliputi persamaan dan perbedaannya. Hukum progresif dan sadd al-dhari>'ah memiliki persamaan untuk memunculkan kemaslahatan bagi umat dan mematikan arus utama hukum. Pembedaan keduanya pada dasarnya terletak pada bidang Ontologi, Epistimologi, dan Aksiologi.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Korban Kekerasan Seksual di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Safitri Ayu , Asis Abd. , Azisa Nur
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyse the form of legal protection for victims of sexual violence in higher education and the factors that become obstacles in providing legal protection for victims of sexual violence in higher education. This research is an empirical research type with data collection techniques through interviews and literature studies. The data obtained is analysed qualitatively and presented descriptively. The results of the study indicate that the form of legal protection for victims of sexual violence that occurs in Higher Education is provided by providing victims' rights which have been regulated in Law Number 12 of 2022; Law Number 13 of 2006; Decree of the Director General of Islamic Education Number 5494 of 2021; and Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Number 30 of 2021. The factors that influence the provision of legal protection for victims of sexual violence, namely legal factors, there are still articles that are still abstract, law enforcement factors that are still ineffective in carrying out their duties, and facilities or facilities have not been fulfilled properly, both offices and funding.
Subjek bahasa Korea dan bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Prismayanti Rini , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perbandingan subjek bahasa Korea dan bahasa Indonesia berupa letak posisi subjek pada pola kalimat, kategori, dan peranan subjek. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode penetilian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif komparatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa teknik simak dan catat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ditemukan perbedaan subjek BK dan BI terletak pada fungsi subjek, dalam bahasa korea terdapat partikel penanda subjek sedangkan dalam bahasa Indonesia tidak ada, posisi dalam BK S dapat berdampingan dengan P, K, dan O, sedangkan dalam BI S selalu terletak di sebelah kiri P. kategori subjek yang ditemukan berupa nomina, pronominal, dan frasa nomina. Persamaan yang ditemukan dalam peran subjek pada BK dan BI yaitu subjek berperan sebagai agen, pengalam, alat, kekuatan, dan tujuan.
 
Abstract: This study aims to describe the comparison of Korean and Indonesian subjects in the form of the position of the subject in sentence patterns, categories, and the role of the subject. The research method used is a qualitative research method using a comparative descriptive method. Data collection techniques in the form of listening and note-taking techniques. Based on the results of thestudy, it was found that the difference between BK and BI subjects lies in the function of the subject, in Korean there are subject marker particles while in Indonesian there are none, the position in BK S can be side by side with P, K, and O, while in BI S it is always located at to the left of P. The subject categories found are nouns, pronouns, and noun phrases. The similarities found in the role of the subject in BK and BI are that the subject acts as an agent, experience, tool, strength, and goal.
Tindak tutur ekspresif dalam dakwah Gus Baha
Authors: A'yuniyah Fitratul , Utomo Asep Purwo Yudi
Published: September 2023

Dakwah merupakan suatu aktivitas yag bertujuan untuk menyiarkan agama islam dan mengembangkan agama di kalangan masyarakat. Sehingga orang yang menyampaikan dakwah dituntut untuk memiliki kemampuan berbicara yang baik. Salah satu contoh pendakwah yang terkenal di Indonesia ada Gus Baha. Dalam berdakwah, beliau selalu menyelipkan cerita-cerita humor, dan penuh ekspresi. Tentu saja hal tersebut berbeda dengan dai pada umumnya yang cenderung serius sehingga membuat dakwah menjadi monoton. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk menjelaskan bagaimana bentuk tuturan Gus Baha yang mengandung tindak tutur ekspresif dan apa saja fungsi yang terkandung didalamnya. Pendekatan yang digunakan peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian ini ialah pendekatan pragmatik dan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data penelitian ini berupa penggalan tuturan dakwah Gus Baha yang diduga mengandung bentuk tindak tutur. Sedangkan sumber data penelitian ini yaitu keseluruhan tuturan dalam dakwah Gus Baha. Dalam mengumpulkan data, peneliti menggunakan metode simak dengan teknik dasar berupa teknik sadap dan teknik lanjutan berupa teknik simak libat cakap dan teknik catat. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh, terdapat beberapa tindak tutur ekspresif dalam dakwah Gus Baha. Seperti berterima kasih, kecewa, merendahkan, ekspresi minta maaf, dan lain sebagainya. Dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menemukan tuturan yang menvgandung fungsi ekspresif yang akan digunakan sebagai referensi dalam memahami ekspresi dakwah Gus Baha.
Penyebab disharmoni manusia dengan lingkungan dalam novel O karya Eka Kurniawan
Authors: Berliana Bella , Suwandi Sarwiji , Sumarwati Sumarwati
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan penyebab disharmoni manusia dengan lingkungan dalam novel O karya Eka Kurniawan. Penelitian ini tergolong sebagai penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan ekokritik sastra. Ekokritik adalah studi sastra yang berupaya mempertimbangkan, menafsirkan, dan mengevaluasi karya sastra berdasarkan sudut pandang ekologi. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah novel O karya Eka Kurniawan. Data penelitian terdiri dari bentuk-bentuk disharmoni manusia dengan lingkungan dalam novel O karya Eka Kurniawan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik dokumen atau studi pustaka terhadap karya sastra yang berupa novel. Analisis data dilakukan secara interaktif, yakni meliputi proses: reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, ada sembilan penyebab terjadinya disharmoni manusia dengan lingkungan yaitu: (1) kemiskinan; (2) ketidaktahuan; (3) gaya hidup; (4) fundamental filosofis; (5) pertumbuhan penduduk; (6) teknologi; (7) lemahnya komitmen bersama; (8) lemahnya penegakan hukum; dan (9) buruknya tata kelola pemerintah.
 
Abstract: This study aimed to identify and describe the causes of disharmony between humans and the environment in the novel O by Eka Kurniawan. This research is classified as descriptive qualitative research with an ecocritical approach. Ecocriticism is the study of literature that seeks to consider, evaluate, and examine literary works from an ecological point of view. The data source in this study is the novel O by Eka Kurniawan. The research data consists of forms of disharmony between humans and the environment in the novel O by  Eka  Kurniawan.  The data collection technique used is the document technique or literature study of literary works in the form of novels.  Data analysis was carried out interactively, which included the following processes: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.  The results showed that there were nine causes of disharmony between humans and the environment, namely: (1) poverty; (2) ignorance; (3) lifestyle; (4) philosophical fundamentals;  (5)  population growth; (6)  technology;  (7)  weak mutual commitment; (8) weak law enforcement; and (9) poor governance of the government.
Syair lagu Using: Ekspresi budaya lokal dalam perkembangan media digital
Authors: Saputra Heru S.P. , Hariyadi Edy , Maslikatin Titik
Published: September 2023

Riset ini bertujuan mendiskusikan wacana teks syair lagu berbahasa Using “Gelang Alit” dan “Randha Kembang” yang dilantunkan Catur Arum di youtube. Konsep teoretis menggunakan teori kelisanan, sedangkan metode menggunakan metode kualitatif pendekatan kelisanan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa kedua syair merupakan puisi basanan (pantun) yang dominan karakteristik bahasa lisan dengan perulangan formulaik, berkisah tentang cincin tunangan dan janda muda. Dengan media sosial/digital youtube, tradisi lisan primer beralih menjadi tradisi lisan sekunder yang merefleksikan dinamika sosial masyarakat Using. Tradisi lisan mampu memanfaatkan teknologi untuk menyosialisasikan nilai-nilai produk budaya lokal dan berpotensi mendapatkan keuntungan finansial untuk kesejahteraan keluarga.
 
Abstract: This research aims to discuss the discourse of the lyrics of the songs Using “Gelang Alit” and “Randha Kembang” sung by Catur Arum on YouTube. The theoretical concept uses oral theory, while the method uses a qualitative method of oral approach. The results of the study show that the two poems are basanan poetry (pantun) with dominant oral language characteristics with formulaic repetition, telling about an engagement ring and a young widow. With social media/digital YouTube, the primary oral tradition has turned into a secondary oral tradition that reflects the social dynamics of the Using community. Oral traditions are able to utilize technology to socialize the values ​​of local cultural products and have the potential to obtain financial benefits for family welfare.
Behavioral Evaluation of Laboratory-housed Ferrets (Mustela Putorius Furo) in Different Enclosure Sizes
Authors: Jimenez Isabel A , Craney Morgan C , Painter Melissa C , Burch-Strong Kayla E , Plunkard Jessica C M , Villano Jason S , Hopper Lydia M
Published: September 2023

The domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a common research model for infectious disease and behavioral studies. Ferrets are social animals that are commonly pair-housed. The United States has no species-specific regulatory standards for housing ferrets. Optimal enclosure dimensions have also not been investigated in this species, and cage sizes reported in the literature vary. Adequate space is an important animal welfare consideration, as smaller cages have been linked to increased incidence of stress- or boredom-related behaviors in some species. Here, we evaluated activity budget and space utilization in 2 different enclosure sizes for pair-housed female ferrets (n = 12). Single cages measured 78.7×78.7×45.7cm; double cages were comprised of 2 single cages connected by a short tunnel measuring 17.8 cm. Three pairs of ferrets were housed in each cage size and continuous video recordings were captured for 2 wk prior to crossover to the other cage size. The overall activity budget was similar between groups, with the predominant behavior being inactivity (89%). Stereotypic behaviors, such as cage biting or escape attempts, were infrequent (<0.1%) in both groups. Ferrets in double cages remained in the same cage as their partner 96% of the time, suggesting that social support is very valuable. Our results suggest that ferrets in both cage sizes experienced satisfactory welfare conditions. Our findings also suggest that while cage size is not the only determinant of conspecific aggression, larger cages may be an effective intervention to ameliorate aggression in certain ferrets based on signalment or behavioral history, with particular utility as a potential alternative to re-pairing or single-housing. This study provides valuable information to guide animal care and use programs regarding appropriate ferret housing.
Exploring technology acceptance: Teachers' perspectives on robotics in teaching and learning in the UAE
Authors: Ali Nagla , Santos Ieda M. , AlHakmani Rehab , Abu Khurma Othman , Swe Khine Myint , Kassem Usama
Published: September 2023

It is becoming increasingly vital for the next generation of students to acquire problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative skills for them to be successful in the 21st century. The use of technology greatly bolsters the integration of these skills. Robotics, one of the many emerging arrays of technologies, presents learners with challenges and opportunities for developing innovative ideas, critical thinking, and higher-order thinking skills. As a result, the Ministry of Education in Dubai realized these potentials and took an essential step in the form of the distribution of Lego Mindstorms Education kits to schools with the goal of encouraging teachers to use these kits in their classrooms. This research study aimed to investigate teachers’ perceptions of a training on Lego Mindstorms in terms of content, methodology, activities, and recommendations. In addition, the study investigated how teachers perceived Lego Mindstorms based on TAM model. A total of 59 high school (cycle 2) teachers participated in the current study. The data from the teachers were collected using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data analysis consists of descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Teachers showed positive perceptions of robotics integration, emphasizing its potential to enhance teaching and learning. Their willingness to learn and adapt, combined with their recommendations for enhanced training methods, highlights the importance of continuous professional development for effective robotics integration. Teachers expressed the need for more practical training, hands-on activities, and a balance between theoretical and practical aspects. A positive correlation between perceived learning usefulness, perceived teaching usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitudes, and teachers’ intention to use Lego Mindstorms in their future teaching was found.
A cross-database bibliometric analysis of ubiquitous learning: Trends, influences, and future directions
Authors: Abayeva Galiya A. , Orazayeva Gulzhan S. , Omirbek Saltanat J. , Ibatova Gaukhar B. , Zakirova Venera G. , Vlasova Vera K.
Published: September 2023

The concept of ubiquitous learning has emerged as a pedagogical approach in response to the advancements made in mobile, wireless communication, and sensing technologies. The domain of ubiquitous learning is distinguished by swift progression, thereby presenting a difficulty in maintaining current knowledge of its developments. The implementation of bibliometric analysis would enable the tracking of its development and current status. The objective of the present investigation is to perform a thorough bibliometric examination of the domain of ubiquitous learning. This research aims to discern significant attributes, patterns, and influencers within the discipline by analyzing scholarly works. The primary objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive depiction of the salient characteristics and patterns exhibited by the datasets employed in ubiquitous learning research, namely Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and merged datasets. Additionally, the study seeks to trace the historical development of publications in this domain and to ascertain the most noteworthy publications and authors that have exerted a significant impact on this field. This study provides an extensive bibliometric analysis of ubiquitous learning, examining output from Scopus, WoS, and a merged dataset. It highlights the field’s growth and the rising use of diverse data sources, with Scopus and the merged dataset revealing broader insights. The analysis reveals an interest peak in 2016 and a subsequent decline likely due to incomplete recent data. Documents, predominantly articles, differ across databases, underscoring the unique contributions of each. The study identifies “Lecture Notes in Computer Science” and “Ubiquitous Learning” as major research sources. It recognizes Hwang, G.-J. as a highly influential author, with Asian institutions leading in research output. However, Western institutions also show strong representation in WoS and merged databases. Despite variations in total citation counts, countries like China, Switzerland, and Ireland contribute significantly to the field. Terms like “mobile learning” and “life log” have vital roles in bridging research clusters, while thematic maps reveal evolving trends like mobile learning and learning analytics. The collaborative structure and key figures in ubiquitous learning are illuminated through network analysis, emphasizing the importance of cross-database analysis for a comprehensive view of the field.
Welding of parts made of polymer composite materials based on thermoplastics. Part 1. General issues of welding of parts made of thermoplastic materials
Authors:   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Nefyolov I. S. , Baurova N. I. ,   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI)
Published: September 2023

The first article in the series provides a review of the current situation in the welding of plastics based on thermoplastics. The historical prerequisites for the appearance of various methods of welding of thermoplastics are considered. An enlarged classification of welding methods for parts made of thermoplastic materials is given. The key design, technological and operational factors effecting on the choice of the welding method of plastics are described.
Diversity in Geography – An analysis of textbooks
Authors: Dörfel Leoni , Ammoneit Rieke , Peter Carina
Published: September 2023

Diversity can be defined as multidimensional as it involves considering the diverse characteristics of individuals and societies. Geography as a subject has great potential to teach about diversity in a sensitive manner because diversity addresses complex interactions in spaces on different scales. In times of globalization and migration processes, school students are becoming increasingly diverse. The diverse reality of students’ lives must be reflected adequately in education. Thus, both educational standards and curricula demand an adequate representation of diversity, e.g., by reducing stereotypes that are related to different cultures. Thus, it is necessary to discuss the representation of diversity in textbooks within their role as the primary teaching medium in schools in Germany. We use a model with 13 diversity dimensions to assess such representation in geography textbooks. We examined all 11 licensed geography textbooks used in grades 5 to 13 in Hesse, Germany, using qualitative content analysis and analyzed the results quantitatively. Despite all the analyzed dimensions of diversity being found in the textbooks, the results show an inadequate, partly arbitrary, representation of diversity that contradicts the reality of students today. The representation of diversity depends on the topic and is less present in books for lower grades.
Students’ Perceptions of ESP Online Pedagogy during COVID-19 and Pedagogical Transitions in a Nepali University: A Blend of Case Studies and Action Research*
Authors: Adhikari Haris C.
Published: September 2023

This study is a blend of two case studies and informal action research (AR). It alalyzes student perceptions of ESP online teaching-learning during COVID-19 pandemic and blended teaching-learning in the post-pandemic times at a university in Nepal. Side by side, it also presents outcomes of AR in embedded ways and covers major pedagogical transitions.  

The coded thematic data have been uploaded herewith this preprint. 
The concept of a “free school” by K.V. Ventzel and V.N. Chekhov: on the use of pre-revolutionary and Soviet experience in modern Russian realities
Authors: Popova Anna , Pozharsky Dmitry
Published: September 2023

Based on the analysis of the creative heritage of outstanding representatives of prerevolutionary and Soviet pedagogy, the article reveals the principles of building a “free school” based on taking into account the interests of each student and creating individual conditions for achieving the highest results. The concept of free education of the individual was adopted after the October Revolution, practically used in the practice of creating a “new school” in the first third of the 20th century, proving its effectiveness in the education and formation of the Soviet man. It is established that the theoretical postulates of a new type of pedagogy by V.N. Chekhov and K.N. Ventzel were the forerunner of the Western theory of a personality-oriented approach to education, the so-called transformative model of pedagogy, which became widespread in the late 20th - early 21st centuries. The authors substantiate the necessity and possibility of using the experience of prerevolutionary and Soviet pedagogy in modern realities.
La obligatoriedad de la educación superior en México en el contexto internacional y sus implicaciones en la Orientación Vocacional
Authors: Reyes Pérez Omar de Jesús
Published: September 2023

La educación es un derecho humano, también la educación superior. Algunos países han dado el paso a la obligatoriedad de la Educación Superior, incluso antes de los esfuerzos que la ONU a través de la Unesco lleva a cabo para lograr esta meta. En el caso particular de México es a partir de 2019 cuando se decreta la obligatoriedad de la Educación Superior al modificar el artículo 3 de la Carta Magna. Al mismo tiempo, el gobierno genera el proyecto Universidades del Bienestar Benito Juárez García. Para el año 2024 este proyecto busca lograr 150 sedes en zonas de marginación para otorgar la posibilidad del acceso a población que regularmente se rezaga en este rubro por diversas razones. En esta investigación se describirá brevemente el camino que México recorrió para lograr esta meta y las dificultades para lograrlo plenamente como el presupuesto, la ubicación de las sedes y la cobertura insuficiente.
Data Integrity as a Code: Transforming Clinical Trials Informatics Landscape
Authors: Smith Kevin
Published: September 2023

Data Integrity as a Code: Transforming Clinical TrialsInformatics Landscape
Recommendations for Quantitative Cerebral Perfusion MRI using Multi-Timepoint Arterial Spin Labeling: Acquisition, Quantification, and Clinical Applications
Authors: Woods Joseph G. , Achten Eric , Asllani Iris , Bolar Divya S. , Dai Weiying , Detre John , Fan Audrey P. , Fernández-Seara Maria , Golay Xavier , Günther Matthias , Guo Jia , Hernandez-Garcia Luis , Ho Mai-Lan , Juttukonda Meher R. , Lu Hanzhang , MacIntosh Bradley J. , Madhuranthakam Ananth J. , Mutsaerts Henk JMM , Okell Thomas W. , Parkes Laura M. , Pinter Nandor , Pinto Joana , Qin Qin , Smits Marion , Suzuki Yuriko , Thomas David L. , van Osch Matthias J.P. , Wang Danny JJ , Warnert Esther A.H. , Zaharchuk Greg , Zelaya Fernando , Zhao Moss , Chappell Michael A.
Published: September 2023

Accurate assessment of cerebral perfusion is vital for understanding the hemodynamic processes involved in various neurological disorders and guiding clinical decision-making. This guidelines article provides a comprehensive overview of quantitative perfusion imaging of the brain using multi-timepoint arterial spin labeling (ASL), along with recommendations for its acquisition and quantification. Acquiring ASL data with multiple label durations and/or post-labeling delays (PLDs) enables efficient mapping of perfusion, offering comparable accuracy to a conventional single-PLD approach within the same scan time. Additionally, multi-timepoint ASL allows for the estimation of arterial transit time (ATT) and the generation of ATT maps, mitigating the impact of variable and prolonged ATTs on perfusion measurements and providing valuable clinical insights. However, the acquisition and postprocessing of multi-timepoint ASL data presents challenges beyond single-PLD ASL, impeding its widespread adoption. Building upon the 2015 ASL consensus article, this work highlights the protocol distinctions specific to multi-timepoint ASL and provides robust recommendations for acquiring high-quality data. Additionally, we propose an extended quantification model based on the 2015 consensus model and discuss relevant postprocessing options to enhance the analysis of multi-timepoint ASL data. Furthermore, we review the potential clinical applications where multi-timepoint ASL is expected to offer significant benefits. This article is part of a series published by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Perfusion Study Group, aiming to guide and inspire the advancement and utilization of ASL beyond the scope of the 2015 consensus article.
Proofs for the New Definitions in Financial Markets
Authors: Aras Atilla
Published: September 2023

Constructing theorems can help to determine the shape of certain utility curves that make up the new definitions in financial markets. The aim of this study was to present proofs for these theorems. Basic thoughts of new alternative definitions emerge from the decision-making under uncertainty in economics and finance. Shape of the certain utility curve is central to standard definitions in determining risk attitudes of investors. Shape alone determines risk behavior of investors in standard theory. Although the terms “risk-averse,” “risk-loving,” and “risk-neutral” are equivalent to “strict concavity,” “strict convexity,” and “linearity,” respectively, in standard theory, strict concavity or strict convexity, or linearity are valid for certain new definitions, not being the same as standard theory. Hence, it can be stated that new alternative definitions are broader than standard definitions from the viewpoint of shape. For instance, the certain utility curve of a risk-averse investor can be strict concave or strict convex, or linear in alternative definitions.
The Eurasian Arctic Ocean along the MOSAiC drift in 2019-2020: An interdisciplinary perspective on physical properties and processes
Authors: Schulz Kirstin , Koenig Zoe , Muilwijk Morven , Bauch Dorothea , Hoppe Clara J. M. , Droste Elise , Hoppmann Mario , Chamberlain Emelia J. , Laukert Georgi , Stanton Tim , Quintanilla Zurita Alejandra , Fer Ilker , Heuzé Céline , Karam Salar , Mieruch-Schnuelle Sebastian , Baumann Till , Vredenborg Myriel , Tippenhauer Sandra , Granskog Mats A.
Published: September 2023

The Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC, 2019--2020), a year-long drift with the Arctic sea ice, has provided the scientific community with an unprecedented, multidisciplinary dataset from the Eurasian Arctic Ocean, covering high atmosphere to deep ocean across all seasons. However, the heterogeneity of data and the superposition of spatial and temporal variability, intrinsic to a drift campaign, complicate the interpretation of observations. In this study, we have compiled a quality-controlled physical hydrographic dataset with best spatio-temporal coverage and derived core parameters, including the mixed layer depth, heat fluxes over key layers, and friction velocity. We provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the ocean conditions encountered along the MOSAiC drift, discuss their interdisciplinary implications, and compare common ocean climatologies to these new data. Our results indicate that, for the most part, ocean variability was dominated by regional rather than seasonal signals, carrying potentially strong implications for ocean biogeochemistry, ecology, sea ice, and even atmospheric conditions. Near-surface ocean properties were strongly influenced by the relative position of sampling, within or outside the river-water influenced Transpolar Drift, and seasonal warming and meltwater input. Ventilation down to the Atlantic Water layer in the Nansen Basin allowed for a stronger connectivity between subsurface heat and the sea ice and surface ocean via elevated upward heat fluxes. The Yermak Plateau and Fram Strait regions were characterized by heterogeneous water mass distributions, energetic ocean currents, and stronger lateral gradients in surface water properties in frontal regions. Together with the presented results and core parameters, we offer context for interdisciplinary research, fostering an improved understanding of the complex, coupled Arctic System.
A Comparison of Dimensional and Discrete Models for the Representation of Perceived and Induced Affect in Response to Short Musical Sounds
Authors: Korsmit Iza Ray , Montrey Marcel , Wong-Min Alix , McAdams Stephen
Published: September 2023

In musical affect research, there is considerable discussion on the best method to represent affective response. This discussion mainly revolves around the dimensional (valence, tension arousal, energy arousal) and discrete (anger, fear, sadness, happiness, tenderness) models of affect. Here, we compared these models’ ability to capture self-reported affect in response to short, affectively ambiguous sounds. In two online experiments (n1 = 263, n2 = 152), participants rated perceived and induced affect in response to single notes (Exp 1) and chromatic scales (Exp 2), which varied across instrument family and pitch register. Additionally, participants completed questionnaires measuring pre-existing mood, trait empathy, Big-Five personality, musical sophistication, and musical preferences. Rater consistency and agreement were high across all affect scales. Correlation and principal component analyses showed that two dimensions or two affect categories captured most of the variation in affective response. Canonical correlation and regression analyses also showed that energy arousal varied in a manner that was not captured by discrete affect ratings. Furthermore, all sources of individual differences were moderately correlated with all affect scales, particularly pre-existing mood and dimensional affect. We conclude that when it comes to single notes and chromatic scales, the dimensions of valence and energy arousal best capture the perceived and induced affective response to affectively ambiguous sounds, although the role of individual differences should also be considered.
The association between the selection and effectiveness of emotion regulation strategies and psychopathological features: A daily life study.
Authors: Houben Marlies , Kalokerinos Elise Katherine , Koval Peter , Erbas Yasemin , Mitchell Jardine , Pe Madeline , Kuppens Peter
Published: September 2023

Emotion dysregulation is central to psychopathological conditions, including borderline personality disorder (BPD) and depression. However, the nature of emotion regulation (ER) difficulties in the daily life of people with BPD or depressive features is still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to disentangle two different ER subprocesses in daily life: (1) selection of ER strategies, and (2) the effectiveness of implementing strategies, in terms of their associations with subsequent emotional experience. We analyzed data from a 3-wave longitudinal experience sampling study of young adults with varying levels of psychopathological features (N=202). BPD symptomatology was uniquely linked to the use, but not altered effectiveness of several putatively adaptive and maladaptive ER strategies. Depressive features were uniquely associated with the use of putatively maladaptive strategies. These findings suggest that ER deficits in people with more BPD or depressive features may be primarily located in strategy selection, rather than the implementation of those strategies.
A Drive to Survive: the free energy principle and the meaning of life
Authors: Nave Kathryn
Published: September 2023

[Forthcoming with MIT Press in March 2025]The Free Energy Principle proposes to reduce the goal-directed behaviour of a living agent to the preservation of homeostasis and then to analyse cognition as the process of pursuing this goal. I argue that this stability-based account fails to capture the two features that distinguish the intentional actions of biological agents from the mere movements of inanimate machines: namely 1) the precarious dependence of their bodily structure upon the very metabolic processes that it supports and 2) their potential for developmental changes in this structure. It is only by rejecting the presumption of a machine-style separation between structure and processes that we can capture this uniquely precarious status of living systems, in virtue of which they may be described as autonomous agents, acting towards the goal of their own continued survival.
Clinical Profile of Patients with Anemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Aryal Deepak , Ghimire Mahesh Raj , Pandey Sundar , Paudel Deepak , Gaire Ashmita
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION Anemia is a common health problem with nonspeciﬁc symptoms often overlooked leading to adverse health outcomes. This study aims to assess the clinical proﬁle, types, and etiologies of anemia.
MATERIAL AND METHODS In this hospital based cross-sectional study, patients with anemia were enrolled through convenience sampling. Relevant history, physical examination, and investigations were performed. Statistical package for social sciences software version 20 was used to enter and analyze the data. Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and percentages. Continuous variables were expressed as median (range). The associations were analyzed by using Fisher's exact test or Chi-square test, as appropriate.
RESULTS Out of 193 patients, 151 (78.2%) were females.  The median age was 49 years (range 18-87 years). Most frequent symptoms were easy fatiguability (76.2%), breathlessness on exertion (30.1%), and light headedness (21.8%). Most frequent signs were pallor (75.6%), tachycardia (23.8%), glossitis (16.1%), and nail changes (15.5%). Majority (79.3%) had moderate and 17.1% had severe anemia. Iron deﬁciency (59.1%) and anemia of inﬂammation (28%) were common etiologies. Iron deﬁciency anemia was most commonly due to nutritional deﬁciency. Age was signiﬁcantly associated with the type and etiology of anemia.
CONCLUSION Moderate anemia was the most common presentation. Easy fatiguability, breathlessness on exertion, and light headedness were most common symptoms, while pallor, tachycardia, glossitis, and nail changes were the most common signs. Iron deﬁciency anemia and anemia of inﬂammation were most common etiologies. Iron deﬁciency anemia was more common in younger patients, while anemia of inﬂammation was more common in older patients.
Formulation and In-Vitro Evaluation of Fast Dissolving Oral Films of Promethazine
Authors: Chaudhari Pradyumna , Maurya Rohit , Lamsal Ashish , Thapa Shankar
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION Fast disintegrating/dissolving medicine delivery devices are oral ﬁlms that swiftly disintegrate or adhere in the mouth. It includes the ability to administer systemic medications without having any ﬁrst-pass effects. A ﬁrst-generation antihistamine from the phenothiazine family is promethazine HCl. It is effective in treating motion sickness but it has a poor oral bioavailability. The study aims is to formulate promethazine fast dissolving oral ﬁlm using natural and synthetic polymers and compare the formulations.
MATERIAL AND METHODS This experimental study was conducted in the Pharmaceutic laboratory of Department of Pharmacy at Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal from February 2022 to July 2022.  Fast dissolving oral ﬁlms of promethazine were prepared by solvent casting method using polymers and plasticizers in varying concentrations. Weight variation, thickness variation, surface pH, folding endurance, swelling index, disintegration duration, dissolution study and medication content were among the several in vitro assessment criteria that were identiﬁed.
RESULTS When examined for physical characteristics, thickness, weight uniformity, in vitro disintegration time, folding durability, drug content, and an in vitro drug release, ﬁlms were determined to be adequate. The ﬁlms of the F2 formulation demonstrated an increased rate of drug dissolution with a drug content of 99.17%, a disintegration time of 38 sec, and a drug release of more than 99% within 16 min.
CONCLUSION Synthetic polymer (Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose) showed better result in comparison to natural polymer (Sodium alginate).
Relationship between Parenting Styles and Academic Performance among Adolescents in Selected Schools of Rupandehi
Authors: Lamichhane Kavita , Kachapati Anuja , Bhandari Sharmila , Bhattarai Sigma , Vaidya Gemorina , Shrestha Sangam , Rawal Shristee
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION Children spend most of the time at home and parent’s attitude, behaviours, life standards and communication with children has greater inﬂuence on child growth and development. Parenting styles are representation of how parents respond and demand to their children. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the parenting styles and academic performance among adolescents.
MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional study was conducted among 364 adolescents to ﬁnd out the relationship between parenting styles and academic performance at schools of Rupandehi by using non- probability convenience sampling technique. Socio-demographic data were collected using self-structured questionnaire. Parenting style was assessed by using Parental Authority Questionnaire and academic performance was measured by taking the average percentage obtained in the previous 3 annual examinations (7th, 8th and 9th standard). The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 20.
RESULTS The results showed that 67.3% and 64.8% of the respondents reported that their mother and father adopted authoritative parenting style respectively. More than half (62.6%) of the respondents’ academic performance was good as they scored ﬁrst division in the previous annual examination. The results also showed that there is a weak positive correlation between mother and father authoritative parenting style with academic performance among adolescents.
CONCLUSION Based on the ﬁndings, it is concluded that parenting style does not inﬂuence the academic performance among adolescents. Hence, there can be other contributing factors which may affect the academic performance among adolescents.
In-Vitro Anti-Diabetic Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Ethanolic extract of Calotropis gigantea (Linn)
Authors: Yadav Chandrajeet Kumar , Chaube Akash , Thapa Shankar , Palikhey Anjan , Shrestha Laxmi , Kandel Kamal
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycaemia due to defect insulin release from pancreas and insulin resistance. The present study was aimed to screen the phytoconstituent present in leaf extract and evaluate α- amylase inhibitory activity of ethanolic extract of Calotropis gigantea leaf. Calotropis gigantea also known as crown ﬂower is rich in phytochemicals like alkaloids, saponins, steroids, ﬂavonoids and glycosides. It is used for asthma, bronchitis and dyspepsia, dried whole plant is a good tonic.
MATERIAL AND METHODS About 58.45g coarse powder of Calotropis gigantea leaves was extracted with ethanol using Soxhlet apparatus. Then the phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract was done. Different concentration (0.1mg/ml to 1mg/ml) of ethanolic extracts of leaves, acarbose, sitagliptin and metformin was prepared, and all the concentration were evaluated for α- amylase inhibitory activity through spectrophotometric method.
RESULTS Maximum inhibition of α- amylase was shown by acarbose at concentration of 1mg/ml and found to be 78.787 ± 0.00240 % whereas plant extract at concentration of 1mg/ml showed inhibition of α- amylase activity 54.6296 ± 0.00282 %. Percentage inhibition of α-amylase activity by plant extract was found to be dose dependent.
CONCLUSION It was concluded that Calotropis gigantea leaves possess some bioactive compounds which were responsible for controlling blood glucose level by inhibiting α-amylase and its identiﬁcation, isolation and characterization may lead to development of newer drugs with lesser side effects.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Physical Activities among Undergraduate Medical Students of Devdaha Medical College Teaching Hospital
Authors: Sharma Shanta , Dhakal Indra , Chalise Satkar
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION Physical activities are one of the major contributors to one’s physical ﬁtness and health. Physical activities are known to prevent many globally leading non-communicable diseases. Medical students are even taught in their curriculum about these diseases and the role of physical activities in their prevention. They might be adopting different types of physical activities in their daily life and some might be ignoring or being deprived of practicing physical activities due to various reasons.
MATERIAL AND METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study using pre designed questionnaire was conducted among ﬁrst to ﬁnal year medical students of Devdaha medical college to assess knowledge, attitude and practice on physical activities where 162 students were selected purposively and thus obtained data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 24.
RESULTS Majority of the students had a good knowledge of physical activity and a positive attitude towards physical activities. Most of them (97.67%) have performed physical activities in their life and a majority of them (79.07%) were currently involved in physical activities. Cardio training was the most practiced physical activity followed by sports and yoga practices. Lack of company and lack of time were identiﬁed as factors abstaining physical activities among them who left practicing physical activities.
CONCLUSION This study was done to explore knowledge, attitude and practice on physical activities of medical students. The majority of the students had a good knowledge regarding beneﬁts of physical activities, and positive attitude towards physical activities, however only a moderate number of students practiced physical activities.
Role of Social Media in Medical Education
Authors: Agrawaal Krishna Kumar , Agrawal Ankita
Published: September 2023

Social Media has become a revolution. More than half of the world’s population use social media. Covid 19 pandemic increased the use of social media for medical education. Different online platforms using Web 2.0 technology has come up with innova- tive ideas for medical education. An enhanced online presence has the potential to make positive contributions to professional development, education and collaborations, potentially opening doors to academic opportunities. Journal clubs have evolved from traditional classroom based to online platforms such as twitter. Tutorials have become tweetorials. Academic achieve- ments from impact factor-based publication have now become alternative metrics score (Altmetrics). Here, in this article we discuss different aspect of social media to enhance education, research and clinical practice in modern medicine.
Profesjonalizacja komunikowania w sytuacji kryzysowej. Perspektywa województwa dolnośląskiego w latach 1997–2018
Authors: Sobera Waldemar
Published: September 2023

The book was dedicated to the mechanisms, standards, and relations between public ad-ministration, dispositional groups and media connected with the communication process during crisis situations, and to assessing their level of professionalization. The research was carried out in the Lower Silesian voivodeship in the years 1997 to 2018. Surveys, in-depth interviews and desk research were used to achieve the study's goals. The analysis allowed to make a complex characterization of communication in crisis situations and provide a recommendation that could increase the effectiveness of information transfer after its adaptation.
Evaluating Students’ Performance Relative to Their Time Investment in an Asynchronous Online Class
Authors: Ilozor Benedict D. , Efuntoye Olabanjo Tomi , Das Rohan Raj
Published: September 2023

COVID-19 lockdowns led to increased adoption of online teaching with courses that have an asynchronous format. It is recognized that some students could be online without dedicating all oftheir time to the class. This study aims to investigate whether there exists any association between the hours students invest in online classes with the point scores they achieve. Data on semester participation hours and total point scores were gathered in CNST 440-540, an asynchronous onlineclass at Eastern Michigan University from the winter semester of 2016 to the winter semester of 2021. Statistical modeling revealed a modest but significant relationship between student onlinetime and actual point scores.
Response to threatening messages in anti-smoking campaigns
Authors: Suryaningtyas Annis Azhar
Published: September 2023

The campaign on the risks and dangers of smoking has become prevalent through social media, including the Instagram account @suara_tanpa_rokok. It is known that there are 56 content pieces with a threatening message approach regarding the risks of smoking from @suara_tanpa_rokok between 2021 and June 2023. The messages and responses to these messages are interesting to explore from a health communication perspective. This study employs the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) as its analytical framework. The quantitative content analysis method was chosen for this research. The results indicate that health campaign content utilizing a threatening message approach on the risks of smoking in @suara_tanpa_rokok elicits an 83.9% maladaptive response. The lack of awareness and willingness to quit smoking contribute to the emergence of this response.
Online Instructional Module Improves Student Ability to Evaluate for Radiographic Small Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs
Authors: Shaver Stephanie L. , Cugliari Marlena , Foy Daniel S.
Published: September 2023

Radiographic diagnosis of mechanical small intestinal obstruction in dogs is a common and important skill for the small animal practitioner; however, developing skills in this area is challenging. Feedback and practice are both essential to increasing accuracy in interpretation, which can be maximized with focused, self-paced training. We aimed to characterize the efficacy of a self-paced, online module in improving student skill and confidence in interpretation of radiographic small intestinal obstruction in dogs. An instructional module was developed using a series of abdominal radiographs of dogs with and without small intestinal mechanical obstruction; the module allows students to form a diagnosis and then provides feedback on each case. Before and after using the module, 32 veterinary students completed a survey and 20-case abdominal radiograph quiz. This quiz presented 20 abdominal radiograph cases and asked if each radiographic series demonstrated small intestinal mechanical obstruction and the student's confidence level in the diagnosis. Prior to completing the module, average quiz accuracy was 64%; this accuracy increased to 83% after completing the module. Student confidence in their diagnosis also increased post-module completion. On surveys, students had a low initial confidence in their ability to accurately interpret normal versus small intestinal obstruction via abdominal radiographs; confidence improved on the post-module survey. Students made positive comments regarding the module and reviewed it positively as a learning experience. This instructional module appears to be a successful way to teach and reinforce radiographic interpretation skills for small intestinal obstruction in dogs.