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Identifying Marijuana Use Behaviors Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness Using a Machine Learning–Based Framework: Development and Evaluation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Deng Tianjie , Urbaczewski Andrew , Lee Young Jin , Barman-Adhikari Anamika , Dewri Rinku
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Youth experiencing homelessness face substance use problems disproportionately compared to other youth. A study found that 69% of youth experiencing homelessness meet the criteria for dependence on at least 1 substance, compared to 1.8% for all US adolescents. In addition, they experience major structural and social inequalities, which further undermine their ability to receive the care they need.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of this study was to develop a machine learning–based framework that uses the social media content (posts and interactions) of youth experiencing homelessness to predict their substance use behaviors (ie, the probability of using marijuana). With this framework, social workers and care providers can identify and reach out to youth experiencing homelessness who are at a higher risk of substance use.

METHODS

We recruited 133 young people experiencing homelessness at a nonprofit organization located in a city in the western United States. After obtaining their consent, we collected the participants’ social media conversations for the past year before they were recruited, and we asked the participants to complete a survey on their demographic information, health conditions, sexual behaviors, and substance use behaviors. Building on the social sharing of emotions theory and social support theory, we identified important features that can potentially predict substance use. Then, we used natural language processing techniques to extract such features from social media conversations and reactions and built a series of machine learning models to predict participants’ marijuana use.

RESULTS

We evaluated our models based on their predictive performance as well as their conformity with measures of fairness. Without predictive features from survey information, which may introduce sex and racial biases, our machine learning models can reach an area under the curve of 0.72 and an accuracy of 0.81 using only social media data when predicting marijuana use. We also evaluated the false-positive rate for each sex and age segment.

CONCLUSIONS

We showed that textual interactions among youth experiencing homelessness and their friends on social media can serve as a powerful resource to predict their substance use. The framework we developed allows care providers to allocate resources efficiently to youth experiencing homelessness in the greatest need while costing minimal overhead. It can be extended to analyze and predict other health-related behaviors and conditions observed in this vulnerable community.
Phenotyping Adherence Through Technology-Enabled Reports and Navigation (the PATTERN Study): Qualitative Study for Intervention Adaptation Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment Framework (Preprint)
Authors: Pack Allison P , Bailey Stacy C , O'Conor Rachel , Velazquez Evelyn , Wismer Guisselle , Yeh Fangyu , Curtis Laura M , Alcantara Kenya , Wolf Michael S
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and polypharmacy often face challenges with medication adherence. Nonadherence can lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes, adverse drug events, and poor quality of life.

OBJECTIVE

To facilitate medication adherence among older adults with MCC and polypharmacy in primary care, we are adapting a technology-enabled intervention previously implemented in a specialty clinic. The objective of this study was to obtain multilevel feedback to inform the adaptation of the proposed intervention (Phenotyping Adherence Through Technology-Enabled Reports and Navigation [PATTERN]).

METHODS

We conducted a formative qualitative study among patients, clinicians, and clinic administrators affiliated with a large academic health center in Chicago, Illinois. Patient eligibility included being aged 65 years or older, living with MCC, and contending with polypharmacy. Eligibility criteria for clinicians and administrators included being employed by any primary care clinic affiliated with the participating health center. Individual semistructured interviews were conducted remotely by a trained member of the study team using interview guides informed by the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment Framework. Thematic analysis of interview audio recordings drew from the Rapid Identification of Themes from Audio Recordings procedures.

RESULTS

In total, we conducted 25 interviews, including 12 with clinicians and administrators, and 13 with patients. Thematic analysis revealed participants largely found the idea of technology-based medication adherence monitoring to be acceptable and appropriate for the target population in primary care, although several concerns were raised; we discuss these in detail.

CONCLUSIONS

Our medication adherence monitoring intervention, adapted from specialty care, will be implemented in primary care. Formative interviews, informed by the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment Framework and conducted among patients, clinicians, and administrators, have identified intervention adaptation needs. Results from this study could inform other interventions using the patient portal with older adults.
Game-Based eHealth Interventions for the Reduction of Fatigue in People With Chronic Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Warlo Leonie S , El Bardai Souraya , de Vries Andrica , van Veelen Marie-Lise , Moors Suzan , Rings Edmond HHM , Legerstee Jeroen S , Dierckx Bram
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Fatigue is a common and debilitating side effect of chronic diseases, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. While physical exercise and psychological treatments have been shown to reduce fatigue, patients often struggle with adherence to these interventions in clinical practice. Game-based eHealth interventions are believed to address adherence issues by making the intervention more accessible and engaging.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to compile empirical evidence on game-based eHealth interventions for fatigue in individuals with chronic diseases and to evaluate their effectiveness in alleviating fatigue.

METHODS

A comprehensive literature search was performed across Embase, MEDLINE ALL, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar in August 2021. Study characteristics and outcomes from the included studies were extracted, and a random-effects meta-analysis was conducted. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed to identify sources of heterogeneity.

RESULTS

Of 1742 studies identified, 17 were included in the meta-analysis. These studies covered 5 different chronic diseases: multiple sclerosis (n=10), cancer (n=3), renal disease (n=2), stroke (n=1), and Parkinson disease (n=1). All but 1 study used exergaming interventions. The meta-analysis revealed a significant moderate effect size in reducing fatigue favoring the experimental interventions (standardized mean difference [SMD] –0.65, 95% CI –1.09 to –0.21, P=.003) compared with control conditions consisting of conventional care and no care. However, heterogeneity was high (I2=85.87%). Subgroup analyses were conducted for the 2 most prevalent diseases. The effect size for the multiple sclerosis subgroup showed a trend in favor of eHealth interventions (SMD –0.47, 95% CI –0.95 to 0.01, P=.05, I2=63.10%), but was not significant for the cancer group (SMD 0.61, 95% CI –0.36 to 1.58, P=.22). Balance exercises appeared particularly effective in reducing fatigue (SMD –1.19, 95% CI –1.95 to –0.42, P=.002).

CONCLUSIONS

Game-based eHealth interventions appear effective in reducing fatigue in individuals with chronic diseases. Further research is needed to reinforce these findings and explore their impact on specific diseases. Additionally, there is a lack of investigation into interventions beyond exergaming within the field of game-based learning.
Mapping the Evolution of Digital Health Research: Bibliometric Overview of Research Hotspots, Trends, and Collaboration of Publications in JMIR (1999-2024) (Preprint)
Authors: Hu Jing , Li Chong , Ge Yanlei , Yang Jingyi , Zhu Siyi , He Chengqi
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

While bibliometric studies of individual journals have been conducted, to the best of our knowledge, bibliometric mapping has not yet been utilized to analyze the literature published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR).

OBJECTIVE

In celebration of the journal’s 25th anniversary, this study aimed to review the entire collection of JMIR publications from 1999 to 2024 and provide a comprehensive overview of the main publication characteristics.

METHODS

This study included papers published in JMIR during the 25-year period from 1999 to 2024. The data were analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and the “Bibliometrix” package in R. Through descriptive bibliometrics, we examined the dynamics and trend patterns of JMIR literature production and identified the most prolific authors, papers, institutions, and countries. Bibliometric maps were used to visualize the content of published articles and to identify the most prominent research terms and topics, along with their evolution. A bibliometric network map was constructed to determine the hot research topics over the past 25 years.

RESULTS

This study revealed positive trends in literature production, with both the total number of publications and the average number of citations increasing over the years. And the global COVID-19 pandemic induced an explosive rise in the number of publications in JMIR. The most productive institutions were predominantly from the United States, which ranked highest in successful publications within the journal. The editor-in-chief of JMIR was identified as a pioneer in this field. The thematic analysis indicated that the most prolific topics aligned with the primary aims and scope of the journal. Currently and in the foreseeable future, the main themes of JMIR include “artificial intelligence,” “patient empowerment,” and “victimization.”

CONCLUSIONS

This bibliometric study highlighted significant contributions to digital health by identifying key research trends, themes, influential authors, and collaborations. The findings underscore the necessity to enhance publications from developing countries, improve gender diversity among authors, and expand the range of research topics explored in the journal.
A Systematic Review of Wellness Misinformation via Social Media Using the Social Cognitive Theory (Preprint)
Authors: Ye Hedi , Mohd Rashid Sabrina , Ahmad Normahfuzah , Li Ruyang
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

The rapid proliferation of wellness misinformation on social media is a critical public health issue that significantly influences health behaviors and perceptions. Despite the vast amount of health information available, there is a significant gap in understanding how misinformation spreads and its impact on the public.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review aims to address the gap by analyzing the mechanisms of wellness misinformation dissemination and its counteraction using Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) as a framework.

METHODS

The review included 39 articles to explore the dissemination and counteraction of wellness misinformation. It focused on the role of observational learning, self-efficacy, and self-regulation in the spread and reception of misinformation.

RESULTS

The findings indicate that observational learning, self-efficacy, and self-regulation are key factors in the spread and reception of wellness misinformation. The study also found that educational interventions, regulatory actions, and technology-driven solutions are effective in mitigating misinformation.

CONCLUSIONS

The review underscores the need for integrated strategies to enhance user literacy and foster critical evaluation of health information on social media. These strategies aim to improve public health outcomes and combat misinformation effectively, contributing to both academic and practical fields.
Evaluating the Acceptability of a Brief Online Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Among US Military Cadets: A Formative Evaluation (Preprint)
Authors: Schmied Emily
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

As alcohol misuse remains pervasive within the military, evidence-based prevention programs that are feasible to implement and appropriately tailored to meet the needs and norms of military personnel are critically needed. Further, programs that target future military leaders, such as trainees, recruits, and cadets, may be especially impactful. eCHECKUP TO GO is an online, evidence-based brief alcohol intervention designed to reduce alcohol misuse through education and personalized feedback that may be suitable for military trainees. However, because it was developed for civilian students, efforts to adapt the content for military settings are needed.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to evaluate the acceptability of a military version of eCHECKUP TO GO, tailored to include military-specific terminology and alcohol use statistics.

METHODS

US Air Force Academy cadets were recruited to participate in a single-arm, mixed methods study. Following completion of eCHECKUP TO GO, participants completed a survey that assessed satisfaction with specific aspects of the user experience, including ease of use, design, and relevance of the information and personalized feedback (range: 1 [strongly disagree] to 7 [strongly agree]). A subset of cadets also participated in a focus group to expound on the survey responses.

RESULTS

Survey participants included 22 cadets (54.5% male; mean [M] age 19.6 years, SD 1.8). Six cadets (27.2%) also participated in the focus group. Participants were satisfied with the program overall (M 5.8, SD 0.9) and gave the highest ratings to ease of use (M 6.6, SD 0.7), site design (M 6.5, SD 0.6), and site interactivity (M 6.4, SD 1.0). Items pertaining to tailoring, relevance, and amount of content specific to cadets scored lowest (M 5.8, SD 1.4; M 5.6, SD 1.4; M 5.5, SD 1.5, respectively). Most (68.2%) said they would act upon the information they were provided. Focus group participants made suggestions for improved tailoring, such as increasing content on social aspects of drinking and military-specific risks of alcohol misuse (eg, Uniform Code of Military Justice violations).

CONCLUSIONS

Although acceptability of eCHECKUP TO GO was high, continued efforts are needed to ensure the content accurately reflects the experiences of cadets. Researchers who design military health promotion interventions need to consider the varied contexts within the force and rigorously evaluate the acceptability of all content before implementation.
construcción de la realidad: grupos de poder y su influencia en la criminalidad en México
Authors: Gutiérrez Domínguez Ana María
Published: October 2024

Este artículo postula que en el México actual los representantes del gobierno y los propietarios de medios de información tienen tal cantidad de poder que pueden modificar la percepción de la realidad de la población mexicana. Aquí se analiza cómo funcionarios y grupos de poder fabrican la criminalidad y deciden a quiénes se criminaliza al legislar, mediante el ejercicio de la acción penal y la toma de decisiones judiciales, cuyo monopolio tienen las fiscalías dependientes del poder ejecutivo, en acciones concertadas con los medios masivos de información. Así, bajo la ficción de que el Estado representa los intereses de todos, la justicia se imparte de manera selectiva e inequitativa y los medios muestran y dictan lo que las personas deben creer. La conclusión del trabajo es que los instrumentos para enfrentar las distorsiones de la percepción y acercarse a la realidad son el conocimiento científico y el  pensamiento crítico, aunque gran parte de la población mexicana cada vez se interesa menos en estos, sin percatarse de que la democracia está siendo socavada.
Prisión preventiva en México: crisis penitenciaria y violación sistemática de derechos humanos
Authors: Buenrostro Briseño Raúl Javier
Published: October 2024

En este ensayo se analiza cómo el agravamiento legislativo en el catálogo de delitos en México se ha convertido en una estrategia represiva que no soluciona el problema de fondo; y cómo la aplicación de la prisión preventiva, lejos de ser una solución, se ha incrementado y se acompaña de múltiples violaciones a los derechos humanos, en particular a los de quienes pertenecen a grupos vulnerables y llega a afectar psicológica y físicamente a largo plazo. Además, se examinan la función, intervención y un fallo paradigmático de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos para que el Estado mexicano reforme su legislación y elimine esta figura punitiva, lo que sentó precedentes para un cambio hacia enfoques más eficientes y respetuosos de los derechos de las personas.
Effects of Positive Psychological Skills, Empathy, and Job Stress on Young Childhood Teachers' Respect for Children's Rights Practices
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ji Mi Sun , Kim Jin Kyung
Published: October 2024

Objectives This study examined the differences in the implementation of respect for child rights according to the general background of early childhood teachers (age, experience, education, and type of institution). The researcher analyzed the effects of positive psychological skills, empathy, and job stress on the performance of early childhood educators.
Methods For this purpose, a survey was conducted among 460 early childhood educators working in kindergartens and day care centers across the country, and the collected data were analyzed using correlation analysis, and hierarchial regression analysis.
Results The findings are as follows: First, there was a positive correlation between young childhood teachers' positive psychological skills, empathy, and child rights-respecting practices, and a negative correlation between young childhood teachers' job stress and child rights-respecting practices. Second, this study examined the effects of teachers' general background and each of the subfactors of positive psychological skills, empathy, and job stress on the child rights-respecting practices, and found that self-efficacy, work overload, optimism, institutional type, relationship with colleagues, cognitive empathy, and lack of principal leadership and administrative support had significant effects on the overall implementation of respect for children's rights, in the following order. Self-efficacy, workload, relationships with colleagues, cognitive empathy, and lack of principal leadership and administrative support significantly influenced the subfactor of respecting children's rights. Self-efficacy, cognitive empathy, work overload, relationships with colleagues, cognitive empathy, institutional type, and optimism significantly affected the child's best interest subfactor. Self-efficacy, one of the positive psychological skills, was the most influential variable in teachers' child rights-respecting practices.
Conclusions The results of this study suggest that developing teachers' positive psychological skills and empathy, as well as finding ways to manage job stress, are crucial to promoting early childhood teachers' commitment to respecting children's rights.
A Study on the Korean Pronunciation Pattern and Perception of North Korean Refugees
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ryu Seung Ui , Park Ahee , Cho Yunkyoung
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to help North Korean defectors settle in Korean society by analyzing the realization pattern and perception of Korean pronunciation for North Korean defectors and considering pronunciation education plans.
Methods Accordingly, North Korean defectors who have settled in Korean society were interviewed to confirm differences in pronunciation and the necessity of education. Since the specificity of North Korean defectors was premised, qualitative research was conducted through the subjects.
Results As a result, it was confirmed that North Korean defectors had difficulty living in Korean language, which was caused by ‘Chinese and foreign language use, accent differences, word differences, language etiquette and speech differences, pronunciation differences, and psychological atrophy’. In addition, the difference in Korean utterances of North Korean defectors was large in consonants and phonological rules, and vowels were weak. In particular, it was confirmed that there was a difference from pronunciation in Korea because cypress, palatine, ㄴ addition, and head law were not recognized as phonological rules in North Korea, so they were not marked and educated.
Conclusions Through the research results, the goals and contents of Korean language education for North Korean defectors can be specified in the future and practical effects can be enhanced.
Effect of Problem Solving-based Collaborative Movement Activities on Self-esteem, Peer interaction, Creative leadership of 5-year-old children: Comparative Study Problem Solving-based and Teacher-based Assessment
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Yun So-jeong , Chung Kayoun
Published: October 2024

Objectives This study was to coMpare between ProbleM Solving-based Collaborative MoveMent Activities and Teacher-based AssessMent Collaborative MoveMent Activities and to exaMine the effects of ProbleM Solving- based Collaborative MoveMent Activities on self-esteeM, peer interaction, creative leadership of 5-year-old children.
Methods A total of 12 experiMental treatMents were conducted on 20 children aged 5 (experiMental group) and 20 children aged 5 (control group) at Daycare Center I in Seoul, Korea. Self-esteeM, peer interaction, and creative leadership of the experiMental and control groups were Measured and coMpared before and after the experiMent, and the collected data were analyzed using independent saMples t-test.
Results ProbleM Solving-based Collaborative MoveMent Activities were associated with higher Mean scores in children's self-esteeM, peer interaction, and creative leadership coMpared to teacher-led collaborative activities, and these differences were statistically significant.
Conclusions The findings suggest that early childhood education and care settings need to provide probleM-solving opportunities for young children to solve their own probleMs, challenge theMselves to find answers to probleMs, and experiMent.
An inquiry of Faculty's Perceptions on the Educational Use of Immersive Contents: Focusing on K University
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Chai So-lin , Nam Yeong-ok , Park Ju-yeon
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze faculty's perceptions of immersive contents' educational use.
Methods For this purpose, an online survey was conducted targeting faculty at K University in Seoul, and a total of 99 responses were analyzed. The analytical methods involved frequency and mean analysis, univariate variance analysis, and descriptive responses were categorized through content analysis.
Results The research findings are as follows: First, there was no significant difference in the willingness to use immersive contents in classes based on professors' general characteristics and professors perceived immersive contents as suitable for experiments, practical training, and field experiences. Second, they anticipated improved learning immersion and effectiveness when utilizing immersive contents, while expressing concerns about the impairment of class management due to gap of the digital literacy and information between professors and students. Lastly, for the educational use of immersive contents, there was a high demand for support for contents accessibility and learning management system linkage when developing content and digital equipment support and utilization education.
Conclusions Based on these research findings, support measures and implications for the educational use of immersive contents in university classes were suggested.
Analyzing elementary school teachers' perceptions of using AI tools
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Song Hye Ran , Chung Jae Young
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to understand the level of awareness of AI tools among elementary school teachers, their perceptions of the use of AI tools at different stages of lesson design, and their considerations when introducing AI tools into the classroom.
Methods For this purpose, a survey was conducted among 130 teachers working in elementary schools. To analyze the survey results, the frequency, mean value, and standard deviation of each question were analyzed, and independent sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance were conducted to check the significance of differences by respondents' characteristics. In addition, a data visualization technique called ‘word cloud’ was used for open-ended descriptive questions, and a keyword-centered analysis method was used to summarize the main questions and categorize and code key words for analysis.
Results The main findings of the study are as follows First, According to our survey, elementary school teachers use Entry, ChatGPT, and Autodraw the most among the AI tools they use in the classroom. Second, When analyzing elementary school teachers' perceptions of using AI tools in lesson design, we found that they expect the most help from AI tools in the assessment phase (M=4.07) and the most help in automating assignment and test grading (M=4.35). Third, elementary teachers were more likely to be positive about the need to utilize AI tools, but less likely to be optimistic about their readiness. Fourth, elementary school teachers cited difficulty in preparing education for AI tools (M=4.02) as a reason for the difficulty in utilizing AI tools, and the configuration of facilities and educational environment for utilizing AI tools (M=4.25) as an enabling factor for utilizing AI tools. Fifth, according to the word cloud analysis, diverse teaching and learning was cited as an expectation for the introduction of AI tools, over-reliance was cited as a concern, and continuous and gradual teacher training was cited as a way to increase the use of AI tools.
Conclusions This study has several implications for the use of AI tools in education. First, teacher education is needed to ensure that elementary school teachers have expertise in AI tools and can actively utilize them. Second, AI-based educational platforms that can be used across the board in lesson design should be developed and utilized in the classroom. Third, we need to expand the infrastructure to support the use of AI tools in schools. Fourth, administrative and technical support is needed to ensure that the use of AI tools does not lead to additional work for teachers.
The Moderated Mediation Effect of Self-Consciousness and Burnout on the Relationship of Practicing Counselor's Stress and Somatic Symptoms
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Mun hokyong , Kim jihyeon
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study was investigate the relationship between stress and somatic symptoms of practicing counselor, and to examine the moderated mediation effects of self-consciousness and burnout on this relationship in order to prevent impairment of practicing counselors, and to provide data for counselor education and research.
Methods The study was conducted on 240 practicing counselors who registered as businesses with national and recognized qualifications. Participants were recruited using the counseling center's website search, e-mails collected through each association's website, and publicity through SNS. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and verification of mediating effects and controlled mediating effects were conducted to find out the relationship between stress, self-consciousness, burnout, and physicalization symptoms of opening counselors.
Results The research findings are as follows. First, Burnout was found to partially mediate the relationship between practicing counselor's stress and somatic symptoms. Second, self-consciousness was identified as a moderator of the relationship between practicing counselor's stress and burnout. Third, a moderated mediating effect of self-consciousness and burnout on the relationship of practicing counselor's stress and somatic symptoms were discoverd.
Conclusions The implications of this research findings are as follows. Practicing counselor's stress can lead to somatic symptoms, with burnout acting as a mediator and self-consciousness can enhance the process. These findings provide valuable insights on the relationships between practicing counselor's stress, somatic symptoms, self-consciousness, and burnout. It can be utilized to inform the development of educational and research programs for preventing burnout and associated Impairment among practicing counselor.
An analysis of the relationship among early childhood teachers' play teaching efficacy, digital literacy and digital play support capabilities
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cha Seung hwan , Baek Seung Seon , Kim Young Sil
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship among early childhood teachers' play teaching efficacy and digital literacy and digital play support capabilities.
Methods To this end, a survey was conducted on 252 early childhood teachers working at early childhood education institutions in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from April 11 to April 25, 2024 on the efficacy of play teaching, digital literacy, and digital play support capabilities of early childhood teachers. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson's moment correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were performed using the SPSS 29.0 program.
Results First, early childhood teachers' play teaching efficacy showed a significant positive correlation with digital literacy and digital play support capabilities. Second, early childhood teachers' digital literacy was found to be the most powerful positive predictor of play teaching efficacy. And knowledge literacy, a sub-factor of digital literacy, was the most influential predictor, followed by digital play response and communication, followed by computer literacy, a sub-factor of digital play support capabilities.
Conclusions The results of this study are expected to promote understanding of early childhood teachers' play teaching efficacy in the operation of a play-oriented curriculum and provide basic data to help develop teacher education programs to improve play teaching efficacy.
A Study on the Moderating Effect of Leisure Activity Satisfaction in the Relationship Between Job Stress and Quality of Life of Production Workers
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Cho Hyunmi , Choi Woongyong , Lee Yunju
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to verify the moderating effect of leisure activity satisfaction in the relationship between job stress and quality of life of production workers.
Methods For this purpose, an online survey was conducted targeting production workers at companies located in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, and 86 copies were used in the final statistical analysis. For the collected data, descriptive statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and correlation analysis were conducted for each variable using SPSS 22.0, and the moderating effect was verified using Process Macro for SPSS V3.5 Model 1.
Results First, the job stress of production workers was found to have a significant negative effect on their quality of life. Second, production workers' satisfaction with leisure activities was found to have a significant positive effect on their quality of life. Third, leisure activity satisfaction was found to moderate the relationship between job stress and quality of life of production workers. In addition, although leisure activity satisfaction moderates the relationship between job stress and quality of life, it was found that leisure activity satisfaction played a greater role in the group with low job stress than in the group with high job stress.
Conclusions First, it is significant that it has been empirically confirmed that leisure activity satisfaction is an important regulating factor in the relationship between job stress, quality of life, and leisure activity satisfaction of production workers and in the relationship between job stress and quality of life of office workers. Second, by uncovering the major variables that affect the quality of life of production workers, it is meaningful in that it can provide basic data for early screening of office workers with low quality of life and effective intervention. Third, the results of this study provided implications for the development of counseling and education programs related to job stress and leisure activity satisfaction that can increase the quality of life of production workers, which are increasingly being emphasized.
Analysis of characteristics of Combined schools in the United States
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Hansol , Kwon Dongtaik , Kim Jino , Kim Hyunwook
Published: October 2024

Objectives Declining school-age population has led to the rise of combined schools. It is time to spread combined schools in Korea. Therefore, we analyzed the case of the United States, where combined schools are popularized, to draw implications.
Methods Academic articles, school websites, and statistics related to combined schools in the United States were referenced.
Results K-8 schools in the U.S. are replacing middle schools due to their educational effectiveness. In addition, the autonomy of the state and schools in curriculum, teacher qualifications, and school management is guaranteed, so combined schools are operating smoothly. While K-8 schools in the U.S. have been shown to have a positive impact on academic achievement, emotional and behavioral outcomes, they have also been criticized for faculty conflicts and financial burdens.
Conclusions In order to successfully scale up, the emphasis should be on both economic efficiency and educational effectiveness. In addition, efforts at the school, district, national, and global levels are needed to ensure the smooth operation of combined schools.
A Qualitative study on Stress and Coping Experiences of Executives working in the Financial industry
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ha Jung , Cho Hyojin , Kim Bong-ah
Published: October 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study was to understand the stress and coping experiences of executives working in the financial industry.
Methods For this purpose, data was collected through in-depth interviews with four executives, and analyzed using a narrative inquiry method that intensively explored the experiences of the participants by eliciting their vivid voices.
Results As a result of the analysis, a total of 6 areas, 21 subcategories, and 55 meaning units were derived regarding executives' stress and coping experiences. The six areas are ‘Living with diverse and urgent stress’, ‘Responsibilities and limitations change as status rises’, ‘Wanting to be a leader who moves hearts’, ‘Wanting to become a person who helps employees do their jobs well’, ‘Having time to relieve stress away from work’, and ‘Feeling the meaning and joy of work as a person with a sense of ownership’.
Conclusions This study analyzed and derived meaning from the experiences that make up the personal and social lives of executives in the financial industry. Based on the research results, the need to develop a counseling program to help executives in the financial industry cope with the stress they face, and the need for corporate education Suggestions were made for use and future qualitative and quantitative research on executive experience in various fields.
Folclore brasílico no segundo ato de na Festa de São Lourenço, de Anchieta (1587): questões crítico-interpretativas e historiográficas
Authors: Kaltner Leonardo Ferreira , Santos Melyssa Cardozo Silva dos
Published: October 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo debater questões interpretativas de exegese sobre o texto do auto Na Festa de São Lourenço, de 1587, escrito pelo missionário e humanista S. José de Anchieta (1534-1597), no contexto da América portuguesa quinhentista. A obra foi encenada na comunidade indígena de São Lourenço em Niterói, ainda no século XVI, e é um dos principais registros da produção intelectual do período colonial. Modernamente, o texto do autor foi reeditado por Maria de Lourdes de Paula Martins, em um extenso volume com as Poesias de Anchieta (ANCHIETA, 1989 [1954]), e por Armando Cardoso, na edição dos Monumenta Anchietana (ANCHIETA, 1977). Nossa interpretação crítica terá como escopo retomar a análise desenvolvida por Câmara Cascudo, na obra Antologia do Folclore Brasileiro (2002 [1944]), em que cita os textos de Anchieta e de cronistas do século XVI como fonte para os estudos de folclore no Brasil. Buscamos problematizar como a interpretação folclórica aproxima-se ao método da exegese da disciplina de Crítica Textual. Por fim, em perspectiva interdisciplinar com a disciplina de Historiografia da Linguística, buscaremos evidenciar como o “pensamento linguístico” (linguistic thought) (SWIGGERS, 2013; 2019) de Anchieta estava vinculado ao estudo de tradições populares indígenas na América portuguesa quinhentista, o que conceituamos como um Folclore brasílico colonial.
Diálogo entre teatro lírico e literatura no Segundo Reinado
Authors: Saraiva Juracy Ignez Assmann
Published: October 2024

Resenha de:DIEGO, Marcelo. Ópera Flutuante: teatro lírico, literatura e sociedade no Rio de Janeiro do Segundo Reinado. São Paulo: Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, 2022. 323 p.
A intencionalidade estética autoral em Uma duas, de Eliane Brum
Authors: Souza Neila da Silva de
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo demonstrar a intencionalidade estética de Eliane Brum na constituição do romance Uma duas (2011). Assim, ao me aproximar do objeto estético em questão, procuro captar intencionalidades com auxílio de informações de fora do texto, seja pela gênese da obra analisada, ou pelo conjunto de obras da autora. Para tanto, usarei os estudos da teoria Epistemologia do romance
Gestos de edição na divulgação do conhecimento: censura e resistência
Authors: Moreira Carla Barbosa
Published: October 2024

A proposta deste artigo é contribuir com estudos sobre a produção e funcionamento de práticas censórias, bem como caminhos para se analisar a constituição dos sentidos de censura. Para o momento, propõe-se questionar em que medida o que aqui se propõe compreender como ‘gestos de edição’ intervém no real dos sentidos, considerando sua produção-circulação regulada pelo batimento silenciamento-evidenciamento (Moreira, 2007, 2009, 2018) mediado pela Inteligência Artificial (IA). Noções e procedimentos metodológicos da Análise do Discurso materialista (Pêcheux, 1990a, 1975) e seus desdobramentos no Brasil (Orlandi, 1996, 2016) nortearão a análise discursiva do fragmento de dois vídeos referentes à live Marcha pela Ciência-MG (2020), evento científico invadido por hackers disseminando discurso de ódio.
Habilidades transversales en la sociedad actual
Authors: Orozco Giraldo Consuelo , Valderrama Alvarado María Cristina
Published: October 2024

Aunque se jacte de haber superado el perverso sectarismo, es preciso que la universidad moderna reconozca qué otro tipo de criterios universalistas (los de la racionalidad instrumental, por ejemplo) han fijado una nueva forma de obediencia dogmática a las metodologías canónicas que ignoran lo transversal, al mundo de las aplicaciones totalitarias y al afán de los indicadores sin una reflexión que transforme. Lo que fue evidente para los chinos desde siempre, ha sido conceptualizado en las últimas décadas por los economistas en Occidente. Nos referimos a la paradoja de Esterling, de acuerdo con la cual, si bien la pobreza normalmente hace infeliz a la persona, la riqueza, en cambio, lejos está de garantizar la felicidad. La contingencia del mundo actual requiere de seres humanos dotados de herramientas que más allá de prepararlos para lo estático, los entrene para el cambio y en la disponibilidad (Jullien), para la diversidad y la multiculturalidad que caracteriza el mundo en general, y Colombia, en particular. Este libro es producto de un proceso investigativo y reflexivo sobre las vicisitudes que enfrentamos en la actualidad en contraste con las habilidades que desarrollan los estudiantes universitarios mientras transitan por su vida de formación profesional.
960 Hexagrama Mágicos puros
Authors: Guzmán Baena Julián , Escobar Escobar Robin Mario , Mayoral Ramirez César Alberto
Published: October 2024

Este libro, haciendo honor a su nombre, presenta de modo explícito y preciso la cantidad de estrellas mágicas de seis puntas que se pueden diseñar usando los números naturales comprendidos entre 1 y 12. Surge de una investigación cuya duración fue aproximadamente un año de búsqueda de información, desarrollo intuitivo, formalización, completitud y rigurosidad. La presente obra es un pequeño reconocimiento a ese gran legado cultural matemático popular que han dejado las generaciones que nos antecedieron. Ese simple juego de estrellas mágicas de seis puntas, al igual que otros, se constituyen en un manantial inmenso y rico de las matemáticas estructuradas y modernas. Estas estrellas mágicas, formalizadas en conjuntos junto con sus transformaciones (rotaciones, reflexiones, permutaciones) tocan el alma y la esencia de fuertes ramas de las matemáticas como son la lógica, el álgebra lineal, la geometría no euclidiana, la teoría de grupos y la teoría de juegos, entre otros. La solución cuantitativa de las estrellas mágicas de seis puntas NO es totalmente propia de los Autores. Personas en distintos tiempos y lugares se han interesado en tales juguetes mágicos; de los cuales se pueden nombrar entre otros los nombres del estadounidense William Symes Andrews (1917) , el inglés Henry Dudeney (1926), el estadounidense Laurance M. Leeds (1932; encontró las 80 soluciones básicas), el ruso Yakov Perelman (1936), el estadounidense Martin Gardner (1975), los matemáticos E.J. Ulrlich, de Oklahoma (EE. UU) y A. Domergue de París (Francia) quienes en 1975 reencuentran las 80 soluciones básicas, los canadienses John Robert Hendricks (1993) y Harvey Heinz (1995) , y no menos importante el japonés Mutzumi Suzuki (1996).
Estadística descriptiva de datos ambientales. Ejercicios y aplicaciones prácticas
Authors: Morales Pinzón Tito , Arias Mendoza Jhon Jairo , García Sierra Jorge Hugo
Published: October 2024

Desde las diferentes áreas del conocimiento que pretendan ser consideradas como científicas o cuyas teorías pretendan ser validadas, el uso de la estadística toma relevancia. Todo conjunto de datos es susceptible de ser estudiado formalmente con el propósito de convertirlo en información de utilidad al profesional de cualquier campo del conocimiento o al investigador, bien sea para la comprensión de la realidad simple o compleja como también para la gestión y la toma de decisiones. La estadística aplicada al estudio de datos ambientales es un campo muy importante del conocimiento que tiene como propósito el dar soporte objetivo a las interpretaciones de la problemática ambiental y las potencialidades del medio ambiente y los recursos ecosistémicos con que cuenta una población y un territorio. El proceso de conocimiento acerca de un conjunto de datos que reúne un investigador del campo ambiental debe partir de lo simple a lo complejo. Es decir, es necesario realizar estudios descriptivos, como una primera aproximación que busca revelar información oculta en dichos datos. El uso de tablas y la representación gráfica son dos herramientas que dispone el profesional ambiental para resumir e integrar información básica, previo a estudios más complejos. El conocimiento detallado y el buen uso de los procedimientos estadísticos descriptivos le ayudan a garantizar la adecuada aplicación de técnicas que exigen requisitos de obligatorio cumplimiento con ciertas características asociadas con el tipo de datos, la distribución de los mismos, la dispersión o concentración en torno a valores centrales entre otras.
Digital technologies, closeness, and practices of being together in the context of the new normal in Serbia
Authors: Radivojevic Sonja
Published: October 2024

At the beginning of 2020, the global community faced a dramatic collapse of
everyday life due to the pandemic caused by the emergence of a new
coronavirus. The widespread changes in both public and private life led to
the breakdown of routines and rhythms of daily life as we knew them,
ushering us into a period known as the new normal. One of the main
characteristics of life in the new normal has been the requirement for
physical distancing and the reduction of physical contacts, or physical
isolation. Under these conditions, it has become noticeable that digital
technologies have become the primary element and link for establishing and
maintaining social connections within the complex network of human
sociability, permeating all our social relations and interactions. With this
in mind, in this paper, relying on ethnography from a methodological
perspective and materially oriented ontology from a theoretical perspective,
I will attempt to analyze and present the changes in practices of social
connection, specifically the ways in which close social ties (family,
friends, and partners) and new social practices and rituals, associated with
the increased use of digital technologies under the conditions of the new
normal, mutually constitute each other. In this paper, the new normal is
perceived as a period of uncertainty and continuous waiting, where waiting
is not seen as a form of doing nothing, but rather as activity, as a time
filled with a range of different behaviors and emotional reactions, shaped
by the changing conditions in which people adapt to liv?, creating new
practices and routines in the process, while digital technologies are
considered integral and equal elements of social connections and worlds, as
well as active and intertwined components of everyday life. This work is
based on part of the material collected during field research conducted for
the purpose of writing a doctoral dissertation.
Exploring Structural and Molecular Features of Sciatic Nerve Lesions in Diabetic Neuropathy: Unveiling Pathogenic Pathways and Targets
Authors: Schwarz Daniel , Le Marois Maxime , Sturm Volker , S. Peters Andreas , Longuespée Rémi , Helm Dominic , Schneider Martin , Eichmüller Bastian , S. Hidmark Asa , Fischer Manuel , Kender Zoltan , Schwab Constantin , Hausser Ingrid , Weis Joachim , Dihlmann Susanna , Böckler Dittmar , Bendszus Martin , Heiland Sabine , Herzig Stephan , P. Nawroth Peter , Szendroedi Julia , Fleming Thomas
Published: October 2024

Abstract:

Lesioned fascicles (LF) in the sciatic nerves of individuals with diabetic neuropathy (DN) correlate with clinical symptom severity. This study aimed to characterize the structural and molecular composition of these lesions to better understand DN pathogenesis. Sciatic nerves from amputees with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) were examined using ex vivo magnetic resonance neurography, in vitro imaging, and proteomic analysis. Lesions were only found in T2D donors and exhibited significant structural abnormalities, including axonal degeneration, demyelination, and impaired blood nerve barrier (BNB). While non-lesioned fascicles from T2D donors showed activation of neuroprotective pathways, lesioned fascicles lacked this response and instead displayed increased complement activation via the classical pathway. The detection of liver-derived acute-phase proteins suggests that BNB disruption facilitates harmful inter-organ communication between the liver and nerves. These findings reveal key molecular mechanisms contributing to DN and highlight potential targets for therapeutic intervention.