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The effectiveness of The Paradoxical Therapy Model on Behavioral Emotion Regulation, Perceived Rejection, and Cognitive State of Retirees
Authors: Ebrahimpour Khartoomi Fatemeh , Khedmatgozar Hossein
Published: May 2024

The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the paradoxical therapy model on behavioral emotion regulation, perceived rejection, and cognitive status of retirees from Bank Melli in Tehran. The study employed a quasi-experimental method with experimental and control groups in a pretest-posttest design. The population consisted of all male and female retirees of Bank Melli Tehran in 2023, and based on a convenience sampling method, 30 individuals were selected and randomly assigned to the experimental (15 individuals) and control (15 individuals) groups. The data collection tools included the Kraaij and Garnefski Behavioral Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2019), the Leary and McDonald Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire (2010), and the Nejati Cognitive Skills Questionnaire (2013). The paradoxical therapy sessions comprised six 60-minute sessions held weekly. Data were analyzed using multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance with the SPSS software package. The results showed a significant difference in the linear combination of scores for behavioral emotion regulation, perceived rejection, and cognitive status of the retirees participating in this study based on the group (F = 7.669, sig = 0.0001). Furthermore, the eta-squared coefficients indicated that 78.2% of the variance in the dependent variables was accounted for by the grouping variables (experimental and control groups). Thus, the implementation of the paradoxical therapy approach has improved emotional regulation behavior and cognitive status, and reduced the scores for perceived rejection.
BIOINFORMATICS TOOLS: ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISCOVERY OF MEDICINES
Authors: Srivastava Vivek , Kumar Ajay
Published: May 2024

Pharmaceutical research and development is a difficult, high-risk, time-consuming, and potentially lucrative process. Pharmaceutical corporations invest millions of dollars to get a medicine to market. A novel medication demands technical competence, human resources, and a large capital commitment. It also requires stringent adherence to laws on testing and manufacturing standards before a new medicine may be used in the general public; in fact, some drugs fail to enter the market. All of these considerations simply raise the expense of researching and developing a novel chemical entity. Bioinformatics/Tools in the drug design process has a favorable impact on the whole process and may speed up different processes of drug design while lowering costs and total time. The current note focuses on bioinformatics' importance in the drug development and research method.
Research on Interdisciplinary Collaborative Teaching in Cultural Industry Management
Authors: Dong Shu
Published: May 2024

Cultural industry management is a profession that cultivates composite talents who understand both culture and management with the rise and development of China's cultural industry. Based on the analysis of the interdisciplinary characteristics of this major, this article takes Shangluo University as an example to study the shortcomings of talent cultivation in the field of cultural industry management. It proposes measures to optimize talent cultivation in the field of cultural industry management from the aspects of curriculum design, faculty construction, system optimization, and resource sharing, in order to improve the quality and efficiency of talent cultivation in the field of cultural industry management. It provides a reference for improving the practical teaching of cultural industry management and helps to achieve the talent cultivation goals that serve the construction of cultural industries and local economic development.
Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills among Military Academy Students
Authors: Yang Lin , Chong Siwei
Published: May 2024

In order to implement the new era's military education policy, it is essential for military academy students to possess critical thinking skills to cope with the complex and ever-changing battlefield conditions. However, the cultivation of critical thinking skills is not only a common challenge faced by higher education but also a weakness in talent development within the College English course. It is challenging for instructors to address other qualities that "high-quality" talents should possess, especially critical thinking skills, innovative abilities, and independent problem-solving capabilities. This article primarily analyzes how to enhance and cultivate critical thinking skills among military academy students within the context of College English teaching. The article first emphasizes the importance of critical thinking skills for military academy students and provides an overview of domestic and international approaches to cultivate these skills. It also identifies the challenges faced in cultivating critical thinking skills at military academies and explores methods and approaches to foster critical thinking skills from the perspectives of instructors, students, and institutions.
The Impact of WeChat Platform on Social Interaction Under the Perspective of Situational Theory
Authors: Shu Qian
Published: May 2024

The new media environment will promote new interactions and relationships. This paper attempts to use the situation theory of media to explore the impact of the WeChat platform on social behavior and analyze the new communication scenes created by the WeChat platform, and the new communication scenes have changed the interaction behavior and communication relationship. These issues have become an important exploration of the current in-depth understanding of online social media. This essay combines and summarizes the new media situations that WeChat has constructed and discuss the influences of these situations on social interactions according to situation theory. This research also explores how WeChat scenario affects its clients’ communication behaviors and relations through the methodology of depth interview, questionnaires and participatory-observation. Through the combing of the media scenes and their influences on WeChat and expand the analysis of the two virtual scenes of group chat and circle of friends. The user realizes the common presence of the virtual body through the WeChat group chat scene.. In the circle of friends, the users have the autonomy to control the screen, and can switch the front and back areas in the scene of the circle of friends at will. WeChat makes the online and offline scenes continue to merge through the expansion of the offline acquaintance circle and the social interaction of strangers on the line at the same time. Using in-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys, the author finds that the interaction scene of WeChat construction has two effects on social interaction behavior. On one hand, some new methods of communications have emerged.  The virtual scenario socialization creates the interaction between human and machine, and the open scene of WeChat makes the user's personality and ability become their shining point which can makes them attractive. The user uses "likes" as a way of communication in the situations. On the other hand, the expression package came into being in order to provide more scene information. Situations changes in the front, middle, and back areas affect the user's expression package usage behavior.
The Trend of Media Convergence and its Impact in Journalism and Communication Studies
Authors: Yang Yutian
Published: May 2024

The trend of media convergence and its impact in the field of journalism and communication studies has become increasingly evident. As information technology rapidly evolves, the boundaries between traditional and new media are becoming blurred. Various media formats are integrating deeply in terms of content, platforms, and channels, bringing unprecedented changes to the realm of news dissemination. The trend of media convergence not only drives innovation in the ways news is communicated but also significantly impacts both the theoretical research and practical applications within journalism and communication studies. In terms of communication methods, media convergence allows news content to be presented in more diversified and personalized ways, meeting the diverse needs of audiences. Cross-platform dissemination and interactive communication are becoming the norm, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of news dissemination. Theoretically, media convergence offers new perspectives and methodologies for journalism and communication studies. The impact of media convergence on news dissemination processes, audience behavior, and communication effects has garnered widespread attention, exploring new laws and characteristics of news dissemination. However, media convergence also presents a series of challenges. Thus, continuous innovation and transformation are needed to adapt to the new communication environment and development needs, promoting the ongoing development and progress of journalism and communication studies.
Research on Soundscape Design Strategies for Public Spaces in Dong Village, Dali
Authors: Li Jiaqun
Published: May 2024

Soundscape reflects the ecological, cultural and social characteristics of regions and ethnic groups and is an important part of the public environment. Because in the past environmental design, the breadth and depth of the design that considers the human settlement environment system as a large framework should be included and involved. Therefore, this article analyzes the existing public space and landscape nodes of the public environment of Dali Dong Village, and uses the knowledge of environmental science, sociology, landscape science and other related disciplines to explore the Dong village public environment as the design practice object. It hopes to provide a useful reference for the research on sound landscape design of traditional ethnic minority settlements in my country.
Reflections on the Application of Digital Design in Future Urban Construction
Authors: Wang Qiang
Published: May 2024

As globalization deepens, it brings new opportunities for urban construction. With the acceleration of urban planning processes and the pressures of population growth, higher demands are placed on urban construction. At the same time, rapid developments in science and technology provide new ideas and directions for urban construction. Digital design, as an emerging design concept and technical method, is becoming an important support for future urban construction. By utilizing advanced technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, digital design can achieve comprehensive optimization of urban planning, architectural design and construction, and urban management and services, bringing revolutionary changes to urban construction. Therefore, this paper explains the technological basis of digital design in current urban construction to provide a background for understanding its application. It then delves into the specific application advantages of digital design in three aspects: urban planning, architectural design and construction, and urban management and services. However, digital design still faces multiple challenges in application, such as technology, security, and privacy issues, which need to be addressed through corresponding strategies. Through in-depth research and practice, it is believed that digital design will bring more sustainable solutions to future urban construction.
Study of Celie's Portrayal in "The Color Purple" Under the Theory of Androgyny
Authors: Chang Junyi
Published: May 2024

The classic novel The Color Purple by black American author Alice Walker outlines the journey of Celie, a black woman in the Southern part of America in the early 20th century, as she grows up under the triple oppression of race, gender and class. Celie is abused by her stepfather and then forced to marry Mr. ____, a widower who already has four children, and lives in daily slave-like worry. However, with the help of other women, Celie gradually awakens from her numb and closed state, thinks about her gender and identity, and finally grows up to be an independent woman with individuality, dignity, and self-confidence. Therefore, based on the theory of androgyny, this paper analyzes in depth the development process of Celie's gender consciousness, revealing that her gender consciousness goes from clear boundaries to blurring, and finally achieves integration through self-awakening. In the novel, Celie experiences the questioning and redefinition of her own gender awareness, from the initial limitation of social expectations to the gradual escape from the traditional gender boundaries, and finally realizes the comprehensive awareness of gender. Through an in-depth analysis of the image of Celie and the evolution of her gender cognition in The Color Purple, the author hopes to better help readers understand the plurality of individual gender cognition, and to provide useful literary references for the promotion of gender harmony.
Cultural Comparison between Argentine Yerba Mate and Chinese Tea
Authors: Pang Jing
Published: May 2024

As a social phenomenon, tea culture is the product of long-term formation. The fine Chinese tradition has nurtured the rich Chinese tea culture. The Argentine yerba mate has also been endowed with profound cultural connotation and emotional value in the development of history. Although there are differences between Chinese and Argentine tea cultures in terms of origin, drinking methods and social functions, they all reflect the cultural characteristics and historical heritage of their respective countries. By reviewing the development and evolution of Chinese and Argentine tea cultures in different historical backgrounds, this paper discusses their social values and spiritual connotations, with a view to promoting intercultural communication and understanding.
Exploration and Reflection on the Integration of Contemporary Installation Artworks into Rural Construction
Authors: Yu Mo
Published: May 2024

With the acceleration of urbanization, rural development is facing many challenges, but at the same time, it is also pregnant with unlimited opportunities. As an innovative and unique art form, contemporary new installation art is gradually attracting people's attention. In this paper, we will discuss how to integrate new contemporary installation art works into rural construction, bring new cultural flavor and development power to the countryside, and open up a new pattern of artistic rural construction.
Exploring the Aesthetic of Empfindsamer Stil: A Case Study on Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Wq55 No.4’s Second Movement
Authors: Xiao Jing
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to analyze Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Wq55 No. 4’s second movement from different aspects to appreciate the charm of the Empfindsamer Stil. The analysis is from various aspects, such as harmonies, dynamics, ornamentation, and dramatic expressiveness in the sonata. In addition, this research will gain a deeper understanding of the aesthetic of this musical style and its significance in the development of Western classical music.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Psychological Health Education for College Students under the Background of Course Ideology and Politics
Authors: Chen Renjun
Published: May 2024

Due to social progress and technological development, China is entering a period of diverse cultural development. However, this diverse cultural development has also had some negative impacts, such as the worship of materialism and hedonism. College students are young, have limited social experience, and have weak self-restraint abilities, all of which can lead to an imbalance in their mentality and loss of thought. To better promote their mental health growth and further improve the quality of talent cultivation, we should strengthen our concepts, improve teaching methods, and integrate ideological and political education into the curriculum in mental health. In this way, we can integrate and interact with both. This article aims to explore how universities can closely link mental health with college students, and how to improve their psychology through this approach, making it more targeted in practical work.
Characteristics of Coupling between Multi-scale Community Living Circles Public Service Facilities Supply and Spatial Centers
Authors: Lu Yuquan , Cai Minjun , Lai Zhe , Jiang Hongqing
Published: May 2024

In response to changing demand structures due to slower population growth and economic shifts, this study examines the coordination between public service facilities and urban spatial centers, crucial for people-centered community development and spatial agglomeration laws. Utilizing crystal-growth algorithms and spatial autocorrelation, the research algorithmically interprets spatial centers, and conducts kernel density and natural break classification analyses on public service facilities. The case of Guangzhou's central urban area reveals: 1) The spatial centers are in Liwan, Yuexiu, and Haizhu districts; 2) Centers are dispersed within a five-minute range but cluster over thirty minutes; 3) Analysis of coupling at different scales highlights areas needing more public service facilities. This methodology elucidates the relationship between spatial elements and structure, enriching community living circle theory and contributing to urban high-quality development.
Simple Muscle Twitch in Relation With Exam / Test Induced Stress.
Authors: Bai K  , Qasmi R  , Abbas A
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Single action potential causes a brief contraction followed by relaxation and is known as SimpleMuscle Twitch. The twitch may be benign (having no underlying pathology) i.e., may be related to anxiety, stress,psychiatric illness, depression and traumatic events and also may be due to motor neuron disease.Objective: To determine the simple muscle twitch in Exam / Test induced stress in first semester MBBS students onMaterial & Methods: This study was carried out at physiology department LUMHS Jamshoro. In this comparative study, 30 students of first semester MBBS were included. The tool for collection of data was power lab T_125by AD instruments (hardware) and the lab tutor (software) with stimulating bar electrode as transducer. The datacollected before test and after test was analyzed on MS Excel.Results: The result of this study showed that the voltage of current required for muscle twitch to develop in thenar muscle and in fingers during test induced stress was on average 5.85 mA while the current required aftertest (free of stress) was 7.75 mA. The difference is statistically significant.Conclusions: Less voltage was required to develop muscle twitch during mental stress.Keywords: Stress, Muscle Twitch, Power Lab.
A selective discussion on oxo-bridged diiron (III,III) centers in chemistry related to bio-functional activity
Authors: Chatterjee Dr. Suranjana
Published: May 2024

Diiron (III, III) oxo- bridged core is playing significant role in various biologically active compounds. Several synthetic diiron compounds are prepared which are the structural and functional models of these bio active centers. Extensive study over these compounds helps us to gain an idea about the mechanistic pathways adopted in the bio active centers. In vivo studies are highly expensive and critical. Analysis of these complexes outside the bio-environment is comparatively simple but give us an idea about the mechanistic overview of the metal centers which guide us for further proceedings.
Molecular Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine: A Review
Authors: Colombo Alfredo , Gebbia Vittorio , Borsellino Nicolò , Maria Porretto Concetta
Published: May 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a primary cause of death among cancer patients. This heterogeneous disease is characterized by alterations in many molecular pathways during its development. Mutations in RAS, combined with the mismatch repair gene defect are currently widely studied in clinics. Such biomarkers provide information for patient risk classification and for the selecting of the appropriate therapy alternatives. Nevertheless, likely, and robust prognostic markers that can identify “high-risk” CRC patients, who can benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, in early stages, are currently absent. To solve this gap, genomic information has lately gained interest as a potential technique for estimating the likelihood of recurrence. However, due to several limitations of gene-based signatures, these have not yet been realistically used. In this review, we summarise the multiple molecular markers in clinical use for CRC, highlight potential indicators that might become indispensable over the next years, discuss recently discovered gene expression-based assays and emphasise the difficulties in biomarker development.
Anemia y desnutrición en menores de 5 años, atendidos en el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social-Jipijapa, periodo 2023
Authors: Quimis Choez José Alberto , Murillo Zavala Anita María
Published: May 2024

La anemia y la malnutrición son importantes problemas de salud pública que afectan a los niños de todo el mundo, especialmente en zonas con recursos limitados. Las graves consecuencias de estas afecciones en el desarrollo físico y cognitivo de los niños, así como en su calidad de vida en general, están bien documentadas. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar anemia y desnutrición en niños menores de 5 años, atendidos en el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social-Jipijapa, periodo 2023. Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional descriptivo, utilizando datos obtenidos de la base de datos de la institución. En los resultados se observó que varios índices hematológicos de la serie roja estaban alterados, aunque no se encontraron diferencia significativa entre el estado hematológico y el estado nutricional de la población en estudio. En cuanto al estado nutricional, la mayoría de los niños (95%) presentaban un peso normal, mientras que un pequeño porcentaje tenía sobrepeso (3.5%) y un porcentaje aún menor presentaba desnutrición (1.5%). En conclusión, este estudio proporciona información valiosa sobre los índices hematológicos y el estado nutricional de menores de 5 años atendidos en el Instituto de Seguridad Social-Jipijapa. Aunque no se encontró una relación significativa entre estos dos factores, destaca la importancia de realizar un seguimiento continuo de la salud de los menores y de investigar otros posibles factores de riesgo que puedan influir en el desarrollo de la anemia y desnutrición crónica infantil.
Morpho-Physiological Responses of Wheat to Silicon and Bio-Fertilizer under Water-Deficit Conditions
Authors:   Department of Agricultural, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran, Arab-Aval Mehrdad , Ganjali Hamid Reza
Published: May 2024

Recently, the use of silicon and bio-fertilizer has become important worldwide to improve the physicochemical characteristics of soil. Thus, they are used as an alternative approach to cope with the water-deficit stress on wheat plant. In this regard, a split-plot factorial experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted during 2017 and 2018 at Sistan and Baluchestan Research Station, Iran. In the present study, treatments included water-deficit stress (irrigation after 60, 120, and 180 mm of evaporation from Class A pan) as the main plot, as well as the application of silicic acid (Si) foliar nutrition (0, 1, and 1.5 mM) and Nitro-Kara bio-fertilizer as sub-plots. The results represented the significant interaction effects of irrigation regimes, bio-fertilizer, and Si on 1000-grain weight and panicle number. In addition, the co-application of Nitro-Kara and Si fertilizers (1 mM) under irrigation after 120 mm evaporation led to the highest grain per panicle (44 number), which reflected a 21.36% increase compared to the control. The greatest 1000-grain weight (39.66 g) was obtained by inoculating seed with Nitro-Kara and without to apply Si fertilizer under 120 mm irrigation treatment in the first year. Further, inoculation under moderate stress (120 mm) in the second year demonstrated the highest grain yield (5,256.3 kg ha-1). Furthermore, a high chlorophyll index (57.6) was achieved when consuming 1.5 mM Si fertilizer and without Nitro Kara under 120 mm irrigation regime during the first year, which had a 20.2% enhancement compared to the control treatment. Under low irrigation conditions, the use of Nitro-Kara bio-fertilizer and Si fertilizer resulted generally in improving physiological parameters and increasing the growth and yield indices of wheat.
Empirical Evidence from Nigeria on Environmental Health and Occupational Safety at Work
Authors:   ACETEL, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, Ayeleso Anthony Olusoji , Alqahtani Fahad M. ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia, Aroh Clement Onu ,   Windsor University School of Medicine, Saint Mary Cayon, United State
Published: May 2024

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has developed numerous conventions, protocols, and recommendations on minimum labour standards, with the majority relating to occupational safety and health systems (OSH). However, environmental issues like deforestation, desertification, flooding, erosion, oil spills, and air and water pollution, particularly in Nigeria, pose a threat to the health and safety of the many organizations in developing nations. Using a hybrid of research designs such as survey and content analysis and based on the Risk Society Theory and Sense-making Theory, this paper reviews, environmental health and occupational safety at workplaces in Nigeria. This study aims to identify environmental health and occupational safety issues in Nigeria's manufacturing sector, specifically in the iron and steel and aluminium industry, by examining inaccurate data on male and female workers. Using in-depth interviews with a total of 17 participants, the primary data was gathered from managers and senior staff members of chosen firms in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, and Lagos State, Nigeria. These were Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and Alumaco Aluminium Manufacturing Co. of Nigeria Ltd., Ikeja, Nigeria. It discovers a high level of occupational health awareness, insufficient funding for safety intelligence initiatives, and a high frequency of workplace dangers. The study also finds that Nigeria was among the signatories in Africa who failed to comply with this directive. It recommends promoting occupational health services, training doctors to recognize work-related diseases, and complying with the ILO's Convention 155. The article also suggests updating laws, conducting education campaigns, investing in training, and holding employers accountable for non-compliance
A Study on the Impact of the “Seven-Year Planning Outline for Foreign Language Education” on Foreign Language Education in China
Authors: Chen Chen , Zheng Qianru
Published: May 2024

The implementation of the “Seven-Year Planning Outline for Foreign Language Education” has ushered in new development opportunities for foreign language education in China and made positive contributions to cultivating well-rounded foreign language talents and promoting international exchanges and cooperation among countries. This paper analyzes the planning outline to probe into its function, status, and impact in the field of foreign language education in China, in a bid to clarify the importance of formulating reasonable language education policies and plans. It reflects upon China’s English education policies and planning in the context of the current era so as to provide relevant experience and enlightenment for the development of foreign language education in China.
Ideological and Political Education Is Effectively Applied in College Students’ Career Planning Education
Authors: Dong Xiaofang
Published: May 2024

With the common development of China’ s science and technology and economic level, the social demand for high-quality, high-level talents is also growing, so that China’ s high-tech talents are more and more scarce, college students’ competitive pressure is also increasing year by year, it can be seen that the employment problem of college students is increasingly prominent. College career planning is very beneficial to the employment of college students, and ideological and political education can improve the comprehensive quality of college students, thus laying an ideological foundation for the employment of college students.
初中英语教师多模态词汇教学实证研究
Authors: Zhang Shaoyun , Yuan Hai
Published: May 2024

本研究采用问卷调查和个案研究相结合的方法探讨多模态化词汇教学在初中英语教师中的现状。结果表明，绝大部分教师在教学中将多模态模式与词汇教学相结合，采用多模态模式教学的教师大于跟读型单一模态教学，但存在运用方式上的不足；多模态教学影响词汇教学的效果；教龄与多模态教学的使用呈正比。
Materialism and Meaning in Life: A Cross-Cultural Study
Authors: Asila Abdul Karim  , Sidra Shoaib  , Steven D Schmidt  , Amnah Ahmed  , Kiran Jabeen
Published: May 2024

This study replicates the degree of association between materialism and meaning in life, and compares Pakistani and American adults, aged between18 to 25 (M = 21.01, SD = 1.83) years. We conveniently sampled 44 men and 72 women (n = 116) from Pakistan, and 24 men and 77 women (n = 101) from America for this study. The Materialism Scale (Belk, 1984) and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (Steger et al., 2006) were completed by the participants on social media during the period from July-September 2019 using purposive sampling. Pearson correlation indicated a significant inverse relationship between envy (subscale of materialism) and meaning in life for Pakistani (r = -.20, p < .05) and American (r = -.21, p < .05) samples. Additionally, a significant inverse relationship was identified in the American sample between presence of meaning (subscale of meaning in life) and overall materialism (r = -.26, p < .05); however, no other associations between materialism and meaning in life (and their subscales) were revealed. Data also revealed no significant overall differences for materialism and meaning in life in Pakistani and American adults, except non-generosity t (215) = 2.22, p < .05), a subscale of materialism, where the Pakistani sample demonstrated higher levels of non-generosity (M = 24.98, SD = 4.52) as compared to their American counterparts (M = 23.65, SD = 4.31). In the light of this data, we discuss changing views about materialism and meaning in life for young adults in collectivistic and individualistic cultures.
Self, spouse, and structured interview assessment of Type A behavior as related to marital satisfaction
Authors: Dielman T. E. , Leech S. L. , Miller M. V. , Moss G. E.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the degree of correspondence between self-ratings, spouse ratings, and structured interview (SI) assessments of the Type A behavior pattern (TABP), and the relationship of these measures to self-reported marital satisfaction. The measure were administered to 237 married couples. Mean SI scores and self-ratings of the TABP did not differ significantly for men and women. The correlations between SI scores and self-ratings of the TABP were significant and positive, and significantly higher than the correlations between SI scores and spouse ratings of the TABP. The correlation between spouse and self-ratings of the TABP was higher than the correlation between SI scores and either source of ratings. The correlation between the wives' ratings of their husbands' TABP and the husbands' SI scores was positive and significant, while the correlation between husbands' ratings of their wives' TABP and the wives' SI scores was not significant. The correlation between the wives' ratings of their own marital satisfaction and their ratings of their husbands' TABP was negative and significant. This correlation was negative, but not significant, for husbands' ratings. The correlations between the ratings of one's own marital satisfaction and the spouse's SI score were not significant for men or women. The results suggest a need for additional basic research concerning the convergent and discriminant validity of the TABP construct.
Pilots who crash: Personality constructs underlying accident prone behavior of fighter pilots
Authors: Lardent Charles L.
Published: May 2024

Personality factors have been shown to be related to accident prone behavior, and generic profiles and regression equations have been developed to identify those more likely to experience behaviors associated with accidents events. Using the 16PF, the ultimate purpose of this study is to assess differences between a group of F-4 Phantom fighter pilots who "crashed" (N=47) versus another deemed to be "safe" (N=44). Several subsidiary objectives were established using comparative profiles of four pilot groups: airline, airline/military fighter, general military, and F-4 fighter. The study reveals that: (a) pilot personality in general differs substantially from that of the general population; (b) there are both striking similarities-and dissimilarities between the four pilot groups; (c) there is only minimal consistency or agreement between pilot personality profiles and the prediction equation for generic "freedom from accidents:" the airline pilots show the greatest consistency and the F-4 pilots the least; and (d) most important, five significant personality factor differences discriminate the "safe" from the "crashed" F-4 pilot group. Using set correlation techniques, it is shown that 27% (33% attenuated) of the variance in "crashing" is explained by personality differences and that over 70% of the pilots are correctly classified.
Characterization of Surface Geology and Hydrogeology in the Upper Ulua River Basin, Honduras
Authors: Sparks Carolyn Renee , Jacques Issac , Verbee Cheryl , Timmermans Thomas , Dykstra Stuart
Published: May 2024

This research includes a hydrogeologic assessment in and around La Union, Honduras to determine the contribution of groundwater to the surface water system and understand the geological control of groundwater storage and movement. Field methods were employed and focused on spring characterization, geochemical signatures, and structural data. Field data was gathered, and locations determined using cellular-integrated GPS signal and the Fulcrum mapping software mobile application. During the summer of 2017, data on 111 geologic points and 34 water points were collected to understand the hydrogeology of the region. Streams and springs were monitored for pH, flow characteristics and conductance as a measure of total-dissolved-solids (TDS). TDS ranged from 22.6 to 485 mg/L with higher values indicating groundwater influx into the surface system. In comparison, lower TDS values are attributed to runoff. Structural information was collected using a Brunton transit compass for strike and dip of lithologic contacts. Structural trends include strikes around 240 degrees, dip direction and approximate magnitudes at 330 and 40 degrees, respectively. Geologic data indicate significant structural deformation, supportive of tectonic activity in the region. For many of the springs in this area, the data can be used to interpret that water is stored in the Jaitique Formation as a perched aquifer controlled by stratigraphy and structure. The groundwater moves down dip through secondary porosity in the Jaitique Formation until it comes into contact with the Lower Valle de Angeles. This Lower Valle de Angeles unit acts as an aquiclude preventing percolation into the ground and resulting in springs at the surface.
Resolving a One-Year Ecesis Interval for Alaska Paper Birch: Dating a Rockfall Event, Wishbone Hill, Southcentral Alaska
Authors: Whitney Riley , Stewart Alexander , Hubbard Trent , Kowalski Anabella , Wilkerson Oscar
Published: May 2024

Numerous large boulders at the base of Wishbone Hill, northeast of Anchorage, Alaska, suggest a historic rockfall event and potential for future surface instability, putting lives and property at risk. The source of the rockfall-boulders is an exposed syncline with a cliff face composed of conglomerate. The age of trees growing atop boulders provides a minimum exposure-age of those boulders and, thus, the rockfall event. To determine when the rockfall occurred, we dated trees growing atop the boulders using tree-ring samples collected from 30 Alaska paper birch trees. After mounting and polishing, each tree-ring sample was dot-counted, and tree-ring widths were measured using Measure J2X software to generate a master chronology (1938-2017). To estimate the youngest age for the rockfall event, we recorded pith-year for each sample. For samples lacking a pith (n=21), we used pith indicators to match existing rings to diagrams of corresponding ring widths, projecting approximate pith for each sample. All samples we corrected for sampling height (mean=0.8m) using a low estimate growth rate (0.6m/yr). The oldest birch tree sampled included pith and, with height correction, we estimate a germination year of 1936. When using first-year growth as an event’s temporal marker, accounting for the ecesis interval, the time between the availability of a new surface (i.e., boulders) and germination provides a more representative date of the event than using the pith/germination date alone. Considering birch ecesis and primary observations recorded in 1935, we propose that the rockfall event most likely occurred in 1934-1935. This finding suggests an ecesis interval as low as one year for Alaska paper birch in fresh rockfall areas. The risk of another destabilizing event may prompt those utilizing this area for recreational and residential purposes to reconsider future use.
44TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION of SIGMA GAMMA EPSILON EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY: CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS September 22 – 24, 2017
Authors: Walters James , Even Paula
Published: May 2024

The 44th Biennial Convention of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national honor society in the Earth Sciences, was held September 22 through 24, 2017 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University (EIU). The meeting was hosted by Gamma Chi Chapter of SGE in the Department of Geology/Geography. As part of the meeting, a local field trip to investigate the area’s geology was led by Dr. Diane Burns, Chair of the Geology/Geography Department at EIU. This report summarizes the Convention and includes information on the deliberations and actions of the attendees.
Work Program Analysis Guiding Training in Candirejo Tourism Village, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency
Authors: Nurul Azizah Fatimah , Khairune Nisa An Nuur , Oktaviani Gustiarti Putrisari , Dava Putri Widodo Sabrina
Published: May 2024

Indonesian tourism has become a significant non-oil and gas sector in the country's foreign exchange contribution. This article explores the development of Candirejo Tourism Village as a clean, beautiful, safe, and comfortable tourist destination with the preservation of nature and maintained traditional values. The village has attractions, accessibility, and amenities that support the tourist experience. This study used a qualitative approach to observe and analyze residents' participation levels in language training programs and experience-sharing sessions. The data was collected by attending a training activity held on November 13, 2022, at the Candirejo Village Hall Office. Respondents involved administrators and village tourism actors, with 25 people. This research focuses on Candirejo Village's role in developing human resources (HR) through French and English Guidance Training programs and Sharing Sessions on Strengthening the Role of Tourism Managers.
IMPROVING CROPS BY IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT AND SOIL CONDITIONERS: A REVIEW
Authors: Mansour Hani A. , Saad Sherif S. , El-Dewiny Camilia Y. , Abd-Elmabod S. K. , Mostafa Fayza E. , Azab Nahed A. , Saad AbdelGawad
Published: May 2024

Deficit irrigation strategies would require an accurate assessment of growth stage-specific stress tolerances for vegetable crops and optimal water management supported by advanced irrigation systems; i.e., able to promptly cope with crop water requirements at sensitive phenological stages However, in semiarid environments, the fulfillment of leaching requirements significantly limits the possibility of applying deficit irrigation criteria and reduces the WUE in irrigated vegetable production. The adoption of methods to control the level of plant water stress (using soil tensiometers or other soil water sensors or calculation of water balance) can reduce the amount of water applied to the crop up to 53%. Use of subsurface drip irrigation has progressed from being a novelty used only in experimental fields to an accepted method of irrigation for both tree and vegetable crops mentioned that subsurface drip irrigation on lettuce, tomato and sweet corn (Z. mays) has significantly increased yield and WUE in all these crops. Subsurface drip irrigation may increase WUE in semiarid environment under saline conditions by increasing yield. Our research goal is to suggest a framework could be utilized from natural and synthetic materials that could be used as soil and/or plant conditioners to maximize water use efficiency under drought conditions
MAKNA DAN NILAI KRISTIANI HARI MINGGU
Authors: Dalia Adrianus
Published: May 2024

Tujuan artikel ini adalah mendeskripsikan dan mengkaji secara mendalam tentang makna dan nilai Kristiani dari Hari Minggu. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskripsi kualitatif yang menggambarkan sebuah teori atau gagasan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Hari Minggu merupakan perayaan kebangkitan Kristus yang hidup dan menyertai umat beriman kristiani sepanjang zaman. Hari Minggu berarti juga hari berkumpul umat beriman sebagai wujud kebersamaan. Hari Minggu diartikan sebagai hari Ekaristi yang merupakan jantung dari kehidupan Gereja. Sebagai perayaan khusus akan misteri paskah Kristus mingguan, umat beriman kristiani ambil bagian dalam persekutuan iman dan kegembiraan akan rahmat penebusan Tuhan dengan berhimpun bersama sambil mendengarkan Sabda Tuhan namun terutama ambil bagian dalam Ekaristi kudus. Di dalamnya Tuhan diagungkan dan dimuliakan dalam doa dan pujian, dalam Sabda namun terutama dalam Ekaristi yang mengenyangkan jiwa. Melalui perayaan liturgis di hari Minggu itulah, umat dikuatkan dan dikuduskan untuk membawa kurban Kristus bagi dunia dan sesama dalam keseharian hidup.
KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK DAN BUDI PEKERTI DI SMP KATOLIK STELLA MARIS TOMOHON
Authors: Labuan Bernadina
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti di SMP Katolik Stella Maris Tomohon, yakni mengenai realitas pelaksanaan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti, mengetahui faktor penghambat peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti di sekolah, dan upaya-upaya peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti di sekolah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif-kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil analisis data dan pembahasan, dapat diambil kesimpulan yaitu: Realitas pelaksanaan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti di SMP Katolik Stella Maris Tomohon sudah berjalan sesuai dengan visi dan misi sekolah, hal ini terwujud dalam proses pembelajaran. Walaupun ada tugas-tugas tambahan tidak menjadi beban bagi guru dalam memberikan pengajaran dengan baik, faktor-faktor penghambat peningkatan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti baik yang berasal di dalam diri dan di luar diri itu diakibatkan oleh berbagai hal akhirnya berdampak pada kompetensi profesional guru dalam mengajar, dan upaya untuk meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti perlu diwujudkan dengan tindakan nyata, terpenting ialah guru membuka diri untuk adanya perubahan dalam mengembangkan kompetensi profesionalnya.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI AKADEMIK SISWA MELALUI MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK
Authors: Simbolon Erikson , Sagala R. Ferianus , Simarmata Petrus
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis penerapan model blended learning, dilihat dari prestasi Akademi peserta didik. Permasalahan penelitian ialah Bagaimana penerapan model benda learning terhadap prestasi akademik peserta didik dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Katolik kelas XI. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 1 Berastagi. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi serta informan penelitian terdiri atas guru Pendidikan Agama pendidikan Katolik dan peserta didik dengan kunci instrumen peneliti sendiri. Objek penelitian sekaligus sebagai data primer penelitian ialah penerapan model blended learning terhadap prestasi akademik peserta didik yang dilakukan guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan peserta didik. Data yang sudah terkumpul dari lapangan akan dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan cara keabsahan data penelitian maka peneliti melakukan triangulasi baik teknik dan sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model blended learning dapat meningkatkan prestasi akademik siswa dalam pembelajaran pendidikan Agama Katolik.
Implementasi Reward dan Punishment oleh Guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Peserta Didik Sekolah Santo Petrus Medan
Authors: Sinulingga Aldi , Br Milala Grace Novianti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi reward dan punishment serta minat peserta didik dalam pelajaran pendidikan agama Katolik di sekolah. Minat belajar merupakan rasa suka dan memiliki ketertarikan pada suatu hal atau aktivitas, tanpa ada yang menyuruh. Minat pada dasarnya adalah menerima atau menjalin sebuah hubungan antara diri sendiri dengan suatu hal di luar diri sendiri. Minat belajar dapat diukur dengan menggunakan indikator perhatian (attention), relevansi, keterkaitan (relevence), kepercayaan diri (confidence) dan kepuasan (satisfation). Pemberian reward dan punishment digunakan oleh guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik sebagai penguatan dan stimulus dalam mendidik. Adapun latar belakang penelitian ini yakni kurangnya minat belajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik. Hal ini dikarenakan pendidikan agama cenderung membosankan dan diajarkan dengan metode yang kurang kreatif. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, peneliti melakukan penelitian tentang Implementasi Reward dan Punishment oleh Guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik dalam meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik Sekolah Dasar Santo Petrus Medan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dikakukan dengan metode wawancara, observasi dan wawancara. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah guru Pendidikan Agama Katolik, kepala sekolah dan peserta didik. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi reward dan punishment dapat meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik. Pemberian reward dan punishment dapat meningkatkan minat peserta didik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran agama Katolik di sekolah. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari antusias peserta didik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Katolik. Sehingga pelajaran pendidikan agama Katolik diharapkan semakin diminati ke depannya.
IMPLEMENTASI KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTEN DALAM MENGAMBIL KEPUTUSAN SECARA EKSISTENSIAL
Authors: Situmorang Friska Andiani , Sinaga Asna , Silalahi Erwin , Silalahi Erna Febrianty , Lubis Resita , Saragih Putera  Erianto
Published: May 2024

Kepemimpinan adalah hal yang sangat mendasar bagi setiap orang, teramat lebih bagi seorang Kristen, di zaman yang penuh keunikan ini seorang pemimpin Kristen sangat ditentukan kepemimpinannya dalam memahami dan menyikapi perkembangan jaman yang menuntut kemodernan dalam hal tugas dan tanggung jawabnya. Keberhasilan yang menjadi tolak ukur dalam Tanggung jawab seorang pemimpin harus dicermati pada seorang pemimpin yang memahami era dan waktu yang berkembang terus dalam masa kepemimpinannya, khusunya dalam lembaga-lembaga yang bersifat rohani atau pun non rohani. Tanggung jawab yang dihasilkan seorang pemimpin sangat terbukti dari pemahaman akan sikap dan cara pandang yang modernisasi dalam menyikapi perkembangan zaman yang sedang terjadi.