bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup untuk Meningkatkan Kebiasaan Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Sastradiharja EE Junaedi
Published: November 2024

Anak-anak yang tahu pentingnya menjaga kebersihan dapat membantu mencegah penyakit menyebar tidak hanya untuk dirimmerekamsendirimtetapimjugamuntuk teman-temanhdan anggota keluargahmereka Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kebiasaan hidup bersih dan sehat pada anak usia dini melalui pendidikan lingkungan hidup di TK Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Legenda. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei melalui observasi dan wawancara dengan guru dan orang tua. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan lingkungan hidup efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran anak terhadap perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat, termasuk kebersihan diri, pola makan sehat, dan aktivitas fisik.
Exploring the Link Between Eating Habits, Sleep Quality, and Toddler Growth Through Path Analysis
Authors: Pramukawati Dian Ayu , Adriani Rita Benya , Murti Bhisma
Published: November 2024

In 2023, it was recorded that 56.7% of children aged 0-59 months in Indonesia experienced growth that did not meet age standards. This study aims to explore the combined effects of eating habits and sleep quality on the growth of children aged 36-59 months. A total of 230 children from early childhood education (ECE) centres were analyzed using path analysis. The findings indicate that longer meal duration and picky eating habits directly influence children's growth, while emotional undereating, distractions during meals, and sleep quality have an indirect effect. The results emphasize the importance of healthy eating patterns and quality sleep for toddler development. Parents can positively contribute to their children's health by promoting balanced diets and consistent sleep routines. Parents and caregivers can establish regular mealtimes, reduce distractions during meals, and encourage consistent sleep schedules by understanding the impact of eating and sleeping habits.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Bangun Ruang berbasis Augmented Reality (AR) untuk Meningkatkan Kecerdasan Spasial dan Self-Regulated Learning
Authors: Insani Zakiyah , Firdaus Fery Muhamad
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan aplikasi berbasis Augmented Reality (AR) untuk bangun ruang yang efektif, praktis, dan layak digunakan guna meningkatkan kecerdasan spasial serta self-regulated learning siswa kelas VI SD. Metode yang digunakan adalah model pengembangan ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), dengan validasi oleh ahli media dan materi. Uji coba aplikasi melibatkan guru dan siswa melalui beberapa tahap, yaitu one-to-one, small group, dan field trial. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, lembar penilaian, dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini sangat layak dan praktis menurut guru dan siswa. Dari segi efektivitas, aplikasi ini berhasil meningkatkan kecerdasan spasial secara signifikan dengan skor 0,71 (kategori tinggi) dan self-regulated learning dengan skor 0,51 (kategori sedang).
Qualitative Study: Comparison of Implementation of Independent Curriculum in Early Childhood Institutions in Sukoharjo District
Authors: Winarji Bambang , Rasmani Upik Elok Endang , Wahyuningsih Siti , Nurjanah Novita Eka , Jumiatmoko Jumiatmoko , Zuhro Nurul Shofiatin , Fitrianingtyas Anjar
Published: November 2024

This study aims to compare the implementation of the independent curriculum of two institutions in Sukoharjo District, namely TK Teladan and RA STIBA AZKIYAA. The study used a descriptive research approach to analyze the implementation of the independent curriculum at Teladan Kindergarten. Data was collected through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. This research was conducted for 3 months and used the principal and accompanying teacher of class B2 of Teladan Kindergarten and RA STIBA AZKIYA as research informants. The differences researchers found in implementing the independent curriculum in TK Teladan show the full utilization of the independent curriculum. In contrast, RA Stiba Azkiya is still in the process of fully implementing the curriculum. The findings suggest that Teladan Kindergarten's approach, which supports active learning, is highly effective in allowing children to explore and develop discipline and responsibility. However, RA Stiba Azkiya needs further time and support to implement the independent curriculum fully. Evaluations differ, with TK Teladan evaluating after each lesson and RA Stiba Azkiya reporting every 3 to 6 months. Both institutions recommended providing more intensive training and support to teachers to improve the implementation of the self-directed curriculum.
Effectiveness of Think-Pair-Share and STEM Models on Critical Thinking in Early Childhood Education
Authors: Syafruddin Syafruddin , Wantu Hasyim Mahmud , Muis Abdul , Sarnoto Ahmad Zain , Hiola Siti Fatimah , Agustina Ika , Santosa Tomi Apra , Yastanti Unpris , Nugraha Aat Ruchiat , Dewanto Dewanto , Solissa Everhard Markiano , Sukini Sukini , Wulandary Andi Sri Rezky , Ali Makhrus , Kurniawan Andri
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the STEM-based Think Pair Share model on the thinking ability of early childhood education students.  The research is a meta-analysis research. This study analyzed 17 primary studies that had met the established inclusion criteria. The data analysis in this study is statistical analysis. This study concluded that the analysis using the random effect model obtained the average effect size value (d= 0.972; p 0.001). This effect size is very high. These results show that the STEM-based Think Pair Share model strongly influences the critical thinking ability of prospective Early Childhood Education (PAUD) teachers compared to the traditional learning model.
NOTIFICAÇÕES DE VIOLÊNCIA INTERPESSOAL CONTRA PESSOAS IDOSAS NA PARAÍBA, 2011-2019: UM ESTUDO ECOLÓGICO
Authors: Arruda Barbosa Lindemberg , Pires Nascimento Fihama , Lopes da Silva Brandão Bárbara Maria , Nascimento de Araújo-Monteiro Gleicy Karine , Queiroga Souto Rafaella , Clemente dos Santos-Rodrigues Renata , Cavalcanti Costa Gabriela Maria
Published: November 2024

Introdução: a violência contra idosos é um fenômeno alarmante que compromete gravemente a saúde física e psicológica dessa população. A crescente incidência reflete fragilidades sociais contemporâneas e destaca a necessidade urgente de políticas públicas eficazes para sua prevenção e mitigação, visando proteger os direitos e a dignidade dos idosos. Objetivo: analisar o perfil epidemiológico das notificações de violência interpessoal contra pessoas idosas na Paraíba, abrangendo o período de 2011 a 2019. Método: estudo quantitativa e ecológica, utilizando dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. A pesquisa compreendeu a descrição da taxa de notificação da violência, a realização de análises de correlações entre as variáveis estudadas com p-valor<0,05 e a condução de uma regressão linear. Por meio, respectivamente, do cálculo da taxa de notificação, testes de Pearson Spearman e do modelo de regressão linear. Resultados: analisou-se 1.805 notificações de violências, destacando as naturezas física (52,9%), negligência/abandono (38,1%) e psicológica/moral (19,3%). A violência física prevaleceu em homens (27,1%), já a negligência/abandono (20,1%) predominou nas mulheres. Evidenciou-se também correlação significativa entre pessoas pardas (p-valor<0,001), baixa escolaridade (p-valor=0,035) e violência em suas residências (p-valor=0,003). Enquanto a razão de prevalência indicou que a natureza negligência/abandono na residência (p-valor<0,001) e encaminhada para a internação hospitalar (p-valor<0,001), aumentou em 1,104 e 0,379, respectivamente. Conclusão: a pesquisa destaca diferentes aspectos da violência contra a pessoa idosa, fornecendo suporte para as políticas de saúde que visam combater o problema e implementar respostas sociais eficazes.
Enhancing Sustainable Energy Integration with a Techno-Economic Evaluation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems at the College of Engineering in the University of Baghdad
Authors: Abdullah Ahmed Karwan , D.Habbi Hanan Mikhael
Published: November 2024

تقدم هذه الورقة تقييماً تقنياً واقتصادياً لنظام الطاقة المتجددة الهجين (HRES) في كلية الهندسة بجامعة بغداد. وتشمل الأهداف تحسين الموثوقية وتخفيف الطلب على الشبكة. تصميم نظام HRES مخصص ومتصل بالشبكة للجامعة، يتضمن الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية ومولد الديزل. يتم تحديد التكوين الهجين الأمثل من خلال تقييم كامل للعوامل الاقتصادية والتقنية والبيئية باستخدام برنامج Homer-Pro. إلى جانب أنه يعالج التحديات الحاسمة في توفير رؤى قيمة حول حلول الطاقة المستدامة للمؤسسات التعليمية. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، توسع الدراسة نطاقها من خلال تقديم تحليل شامل لأربعة أنظمة مختلفة مقترحة للطاقة الهجينة. ومن المتوقع أن يكون لكلية الهندسة حمل يومي يقدر بـ 1110.48 كيلووات في الساعة وحمل ذروة يبلغ 494.56 كيلووات. تم تحديد التكلفة المثالية لنظام يشتمل على الطاقة الكهروضوئية ومولدات الديزل والشبكة على أنها NPC = 481,015$ وسعر الطاقة المسوى = 0.0918$ / kWh. ويؤكد التحليل على تكامل المصادر المتجددة والتقليدية لإيجاد حل مستدام وفعال للطاقة.
An Up-To-Date Review of Sawdust Usage in Construction Materials
Authors: Hikmet Nadia Ghadhanfer
Published: November 2024

إن انبعاثات الكاربون المصاحبة للبناء والكلفة الباهظة لمواد البناء الخام إضافة الى مخاطر ندرتها في المستقبل جميعها تهدد الاستدامة وتلحق الضرر بالبيئة. عليه، تسعى العديد من الدول برسم استراتيجيات حديثة للبيئة الخضراء من خلال اعتماد مواد معاد تدويرها وصديقة للبيئة في البناء بما في ذلك مخلفات الخشب أو نشارة الخشب. يقدم البحث الحالي مراجعة لأهم الدراسات المتميزة والطرق الواعدة المتعلقة بتوظيف نشارة الخشب في الخرسانة والطابوق. أظهرت الدراسات ذات الصلة بنجاح اضافة نشارة الخشب محل المواد الأسمنتية أو الركام الطبيعي بصورة جزئية في الخلطة الخرسانية دون حصول تأثير سلبي حاد على الخواص الفيزيائية والميكانيكية. حيث اشارت معظم الدراسات إلى أن النسبة المثلى لأستبدال السمنت أو الرمل بنشارة الخشب كانت بين (5-20%) من الحجم أو الوزن الكلي للخلطة. اما في حال تجاوزت نسبة إضافة نشارة الخشب حدود الـ (%20) فيتوجب اجراء معالجات إضافية للخلطة الحاوية على نشارة الخشب لضمان الحفاظ على الأداء والمقاومة المرغوبة. من جملة هذه المعالجات الناحعة على سبيل المثال لا الحصر، الغليان أوالغسيل الجيد لنشارة الخشب أو إضافة سيليكات الصوديوم اثناء الخلط أو الانضاج بالماء الحاوي على كبريتات الصوديوم. زيادة على ذلك، فإن الدراسات أظهرت ايضا قدرة نشارة الخشب الفعالة في تقليل الكثافة او الوزن للعينات المختبرية، وتحسين العزل الحراري والصوتي في المباني. لذا، فأن النتائج المسردة في هذه المراجعة تدعم اضافة نشارة الخشب في أجزاء البناء مثل الجدران الداخلية والخارجية، والأسقف، وأجزاء البناء الغير معرضة الى الأحمال الثقيلة. ان من شأن هذا الجانب الهام خلق فرصة لبيئة أقل تلوثًا، والمساهمة في تخفيض كلفة البناء، والاستثمار الأمثل والمستدام للموارد الطبيعية.
Climate-related hazards as a factor affecting the siting of solar power plants: A case study of flooding in ASEAN
Authors: Johnson Brian Alan , Arino Yosuke
Published: November 2024

In this study, we developed a logistic regression modeling approach to analyze the relationship between utility-scale solar power plant (SPP) locations and flood hazards. Based on the standardized coefficients of the model, we compared this relationship with the relationship between SPP presence/absence and other typical spatial determinants like average solar irradiation and distance to urban areas. Our aim was to better understand if/to what degree flood exposure is being factored into the siting of SPPs, so-as to get an overview of the potential exposure of the solar power systems to flooding. As a case study, we selected the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries; A region with frequent flood-ing. We found a significant negative relationship between flood depth and the presence of SPPs, indicating that SPPs were more likely to be located in areas where flood hazards were lower. The relationships between SPP pres-ence/absence and other spatial determinants were much stronger, however, sug-gesting that flood hazards have less impact on SPP siting than solar energy po-tential (i.e., amount of solar irradiation) and easy accessibility to areas with high electricity demand (i.e., distance to the nearest urban area). Subsequent research could investigate the degree to which SPPs in flood-prone areas are implementing measures to reduce flood risks, e.g., mounting solar panels on taller structures or enhancing site drainage.
Establishing the longitudinal association between pain characteristics and clinical outcomes in young people with mental ill-health
Authors: Oosterwijk Valerie , Gao Caroline X. , Menssink Jana , Nguyen Josh , Filia Kate M. , Watson Amity , Herrman Helen , Hetrick Sarah , Parker Alex , Hickie Ian , Rickwood Debra , McGorry Patrick , Schmaal Lianne , Cotton Sue , Tagliaferri Scott
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Mental ill-health has a major impact on young people. Pain often co-occurs and may impact recovery from mental ill-health. We explored the prevalence and clinical impact of pain in young people with mental ill-health.Methods: A secondary analysis using longitudinal data (baseline and three-month follow-up) of 1,107 Australian young people (aged 12-25 years) attending one of five youth mental health centres with a first presentation of mental ill-health. Multi-level linear mixed models explored associations between pain characteristics (frequency, intensity, limitations) and clinical outcomes (depression and anxiety symptoms, suicidal ideation, functioning, and substance use) with false discovery rate (FDR) p-value adjustment. Pain characteristics were baseline-centred to evaluate if: (1) the baseline score (level 2 predictor; between-participant effect) and/or (2) change from baseline (level 1 predictor; within participant effect) was associated with outcomes over time.Results: At baseline, 16% experienced serious pain more than three days per week, 51% reported at least moderate pain, and 25% experienced pain-related activity limitations. For between-participant effects, serious pain frequency was associated with anxiety symptoms (β[95%CI] = 0.90 [0.45, 1.35], FDR-p=0.001), pain intensity was associated with symptoms of depression (1.50 [0.71, 2.28], FDR p=0.001), anxiety (1.22 [0.56, 1.89], FDR-p=0.002), and suicidal ideation (3.47 [0.98, 5.96], FDR p=0.020), and pain limitations were associated with depressive symptoms (1.13 [0.63, 1.63], FDR p<0.001). For within-participant effects, change in pain intensity was associated with change in tobacco use risk (1.09 [0.48, 1.70], FDR-p=0.002), and change in pain limitations were associated with change in depressive symptoms (0.99 [0.54, 1.43], FDR-p<0.001) and functioning (-1.08 [-1.78, -0.38], FDR-p=0.009).Conclusions: Pain is common and has a meaningful influence on young people with mental ill-health. Youth mental health services should screen for pain and develop integrated pain services.
The Development of the Mental Timeline is Related to Temporal Memory
Authors: Sener S. Bahar , Starr Ariel
Published: November 2024

Although we cannot see or touch time, across many cultures, we use spatial representations to think about this abstract concept. Spatial representations of time are thought to support temporal concepts that might otherwise be difficult to represent and reason about, such as the temporal component of episodic memory. One common form of spatially representing time is the mental timeline, which is a linear projection of time onto space. Adults and older children from many cultures spontaneously activate the mental timeline when remembering the order of events. However, the mental timeline develops slowly throughout early childhood as children gain increasing experience with formal schooling and cultural artifacts. Here, we explored how individual differences in the development of American children’s mental timelines relate to their memory for temporal order (N = 96, Mage = 6.22 years). We first tested children’s memory for the order and location of events through a memory task involving short videos. We then tested children’s spontaneous spatial representations of temporal order using an open-ended timeline construction task. The linearity of children’s timeline arrangements predicted their memory for temporal order but not memory for locations: children who spontaneously represented time linearly had significantly better temporal memory performance than children who represented time nonlinearly, but there was no difference in location memory performance. These data provide preliminary evidence that the development of the mental timeline may support the development of temporal memory.
Placebo Prescriptions among General Practitioners in 21 Countries: the PURE Questionnaire
Authors: Wolters Fabian , Peerdeman Kaya , Gussekloo Jacobijn , Adler Limor , Asenova Radost , Kánská Petra Bomberová , collins claire , Dumitra Gheorghe Gindrovel , Howick Jeremy , Peštić Sanda Kreitmayer , Kurpas Donata , Lazic Vanja , Lingner Heidrun , Mallen Christian , Missiou Aristea , Peremans Lieve , Petrazzuoli Ferdinando , Pilv-Toom Liina , Poortvliet Rosalinde K.E. , Thulesius Hans , Torzsa Péter , Tsopra Rosy , Tkachenko Victoria , Viegas Rita , Evers Andrea W.M. , Streit Sven
Published: November 2024

Objectives. General practitioners (GPs) sometimes initiate a treatment despite not expecting it will improve patients’ symptoms by any known physiological mechanism. The frequency, risks, and ethics of these essentially placebo treatments are a topic of discussion. We aimed to estimate the frequency of prescribing essentially placebo treatments across and within multiple countries and to determine whether they are related to GPs' background characteristics.Design. Observational questionnaire study. Setting. An online questionnaire distributed to GPs in 21 countries. Participants. 952 practicing GPs (61% female, mean age 48 years) responded, with 669 answering all questions. Respondents were contacted by one national representative per country. Main outcome measures. The main outcome is the median prescription rate of essentially placebo treatments, overall and per country. Secondary outcomes were the prescription rate per consultation in relation to GP’s gender, age, education about placebos, years of experience, patients seen and working hours per week. Results. Across countries, 84% of respondents indicated they had prescribed an essentially placebo treatment at least once in their career. Overall, the median rate of essentially placebo prescriptions was once per 2 weeks or 0.7% of all consultations. The rate varied per country, from 0.1% of consultations in the UK to 2.5% of consultations in France. Across countries, the prescription rate was higher in male GPs (β = 0.11, p = 0.005), those with more work experience (β = 0.14, p < 0.001), and those who work fewer hours per week (β = -0.14, p = 0.001).Conclusions. Our results show that while placebo prescriptions feature in a small minority of consultations, they nevertheless occur regularly for most GPs, with small differences by country and GP background characteristics. Future research should further investigate the precise decision-making process behind these prescriptions and their effects on patients.
Ransomware Detection Using Dynamic Anomaly Matrix for Accurate and Real-Time Threat Identification
Authors: Brownor Calvin , Andersen Patrick , Fischer Zachary , Osterberg Gabriel
Published: November 2024

The increasing sophistication and frequency of ransomware attacks require innovative and adaptable detection strategies to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. The Dynamic Anomaly Matrix (DAM) framework, introduced within this research, addresses these challenges through a novel anomaly-based approach that identifies deviations in real-time system behavior, leveraging a dynamically adjusting matrix to capture ransomware-specific patterns without relying on static signatures. DAM effectively monitors key system processes, memory usage, and file operations, establishing adaptive baselines that distinguish between malicious and benign activities with high accuracy and minimal false positives. By continuously recalibrating thresholds and analyzing multi-dimensional system data, DAM remains resilient to obfuscation and polymorphic attacks while maintaining efficient resource usage, demonstrating suitability for deployment in both enterprise and constrained environments. Experimental evaluations reveal DAM's superiority over traditional detection methods across various ransomware families, achieving high detection rates and efficient real-time performance, thereby contributing a robust, scalable solution to ransomware defense. The findings emphasize DAM’s potential for broad application, offering a significant advancement in automated cybersecurity frameworks capable of addressing the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Promoting the Use of Research Evidence from Websites: Optimizing Microsurveys As Feedback Loops To Drive Improvement
Authors: Eldeeb Nehal , Ren Cheng , Shapiro Valerie
Published: November 2024

Educators’ use of research evidence (URE) from intermediary websites is not well understood. Current studies measure URE from websites through periodic, retrospective user reports or by passively tracking website usage, neither of which adequately inform the continuous improvement efforts of intermediaries. This paper describes a series of pilot studies undertaken to understand the feasibility of microsurveys – brief website embedded surveys triggered by specific user behaviors – to gather real-time insights for improving the promotion of URE. Specifically, this report describes various microsurvey configurations to optimize microsurvey response rates.A plug-in embedded microsurveys across web pages. Microsurveys used two questions: a 5-point Likert emoticon rating scale and an open-ended follow-up. Four pilot studies were conducted: (a) question-varying pilot, (b) time-varying pilot, (c) click-varying pilot, and (d) question-varying under optimized conditions pilot. Chi-square tests of independence and logistic regression were used to assess differences in response rates and the relationship between conditions, scores, and response rates. Response rates were improved by discarding low performing microsurvey questions, selecting an appropriate microsurvey time trigger, and reducing the number of clicks to complete the microsurvey. Under optimized conditions, Likert scale question response rates increased from 4.18% to 11.31%. The response rate to the open-ended follow-up question, however, remained stable with engagement predicted by favorability score on the preceding Likert scale question. This study establishes the potential of microsurveys for measuring URE from intermediary websites by achieving response rates understood to yield reliable estimates for the sake of improving the promotion of evidence in practice. Future research should explore additional configurations to further optimize response rate, integrate microsurveys with observational and behavioral data to generate validity evidence, and study the integration of microsurvey feedback into organizational change processes.
Investigating the trust gap between scientists and climate scientists in 68 countries
Authors: Ghasemi Omid , Cologna Viktoria , Mede Niels G. , Stanley Samantha , Strahm Noel , Ross Robert M , Alfano Mark , Kerr John R , Berger Sebastian , Marques Mathew daCosta , Besley John C. , Brick Cameron , Joubert Marina , Maibach Edward , Mihelj Sabina , Newell Ben R , Oreskes Naomi , Schäfer Mike S.
Published: November 2024

Public trust in scientists may be essential for widespread acceptance of science-based solutions to societal problems, including climate change. Across 68 countries (N = 69,534), individuals expressed less trust in climate scientists than scientists in general. In most countries and overall, conservative political orientation was more strongly associated with lower trust in climate scientists than with trust in scientists in general.
Adaptive Computational Framework for Semantic Alignment in Emerging Large Language Models
Authors: Trissnow Emeric , Loretto Ambrose , Kaczmarek Ignatius , Szydlowski Theobald , Amarante Frederick
Published: November 2024

The accelerated development of transformer-based architectures has empowered language models to generate coherent and contextually relevant outputs, yet achieving precise semantic alignment and efficient resource allocation remains a critical challenge. Introducing a novel framework, Dynamic Contextual Embedding Redistribution, this research proposes an adaptive approach that dynamically prioritizes contextually significant embeddings, optimizing both accuracy and computational efficiency. Through the redistribution of computational resources in real-time, the model enhances interpretative fidelity across complex and high-ambiguity linguistic inputs, marking a departure from traditional static embedding methods that lack flexibility in dynamic contexts. Comprehensive experimentation reveals that the redistribution framework achieves superior semantic alignment and processing efficiency, demonstrating notable improvements in output coherence and memory utilization. Furthermore, comparative analyses illustrate the framework’s unique capability to manage contextual dependencies and prioritize critical information without compromising interpretability, thereby addressing limitations in conventional language model structures. These findings demonstrate the framework’s effectiveness as a scalable solution for high-performance natural language tasks, advancing the understanding of adaptive embeddings and providing an efficient pathway to increased model robustness across diverse applications.
Geography's ability to interpret topographic maps and orthophotographs, adoption prediction, and learning activities to promote responsible usage in classrooms
Authors: van Staden Christina Johanna
Published: November 2024

Learners, student teachers and even teachers find it challenging to interpret topographic maps and orthophotographs. Thus, a chatbot which can interpret these media may be useful in geography classrooms. Although the chatbot, Geography, was trained as geography expert, no research is available regarding its abilities and limitations. Thus, the purpose of this multi-phase mixed methods research was threefold, namely (a) to explore Geography's ability to interpret topographic maps and orthophotographs, (b) to determine the factors which can drive its adoption, and (c) to suggest learning activities to promote responsible use in geography classrooms. During the first phase, an explorative case revealed that Geography can be useful to calculate distances, scale and vertical exaggeration, but, users must provide map distances and heights. Although it cannot draw cross sections, it can identify a cross section on a map and calculate both gradient and vertical exaggeration needing minimum input from users. However, its ability to identify slopes and landforms is limited, and it could not determine bearing or direction from one place to another. As it can be useful, the artificial intelligence adoption prediction model (AIAPM) was employed during the second phase to determine the factors which can drive the adoption of Geography. Based on the high adoption prediction score, namely six (out of nine), a design-based study was integrated in the last phase to suggest strategies for responsible use of this chatbot in geography classrooms.
Transcriptomic Evolution of Neuronal Cell Classes and Cell Types in Human, Chimpanzee, and Rat
Authors: Dai Leo
Published: November 2024

The primary (M1) motor cortex is a highly conserved part of the mammalian brain, responsible for the direct control of voluntary muscles. While it is known that different species have differently structured motor cortices due to their unique needs and evolution, there is little knowledge about the cross-species differences between motor cortex cell types at the molecular level, and no comparison of humans and our closest living relatives, chimpanzees. A cross-species molecular level understanding of the M1 cortex would reveal the development of specific cell types and genes in line with evolutionary progression in motor skills. Using single nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) on samples gathered from humans, chimpanzees, and rats, this research identified over 50 excitatory neuron cell types in three species, along with differences in celltype/subclass proportions, marker genes, and some potentially unidentified cell types. These results suggest the existence of Layer 4-like excitatory neurons in primates. Additionaly, differentially overexpressed genes of human specific cell types were enriched in pathways implicated in ADHD, autism, and other human diseases.
Assertions and Aberrations of Beauty: Perspective of Women as Fashion Models and Cosmetic Surgery Users
Authors: Baxi Annie , bhardwaj ishita
Published: November 2024

The paper is an attempt to understand experiences of and around beauty for urban Indianwomen through interviews with fashion models and cosmetic surgery users based in NewDelhi. The sample chosen includes the desired ideal of beauty on one hand and aspirants ofbeauty on the other, facilitating a multidimensional perspective on the phenomenon.Qualitative analysis using a combination of Critical Discourse Analysis and InterpretativePhenomenological Analysis reveals the dominance of body centrism and ideal of flawlessness asframing discourses that influence participant‟s subjectivity as they engage in a pursuit ofbeauty. The discussion of these findings illustrates the ways in which the participants sanctionand legitimize these discourses while also expressing the concerns and distress of embodyingthe spelt standards. The study reveals the complex terrain of beauty and its practices thatpositions women in a paradoxical state of empowerment and enslavement.
Who wants to be mindful? Personality predictors of meditation practice
Authors: Ryakhovskaya Yana , Van Dam Nicholas T , Smillie Luke D.
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Meditation has received increasing interest from scientists and the public for potential benefits to mental health and well-being. We examined personality predictors and expectancies of meditation to understand who engages with meditation. We also investigated whether personality traits predict interest in information relating to meditation and well-being activities, and self-selection into meditation research. Methods: Across two studies (N = 377 and N = 667), participants completed a range of personality and meditation-related questionnaires. To examine selection effects, two versions of the study advertisement were used: The first described the study as focused on meditation whereas the second omitted this wording. Results: We found that increased openness and agreeableness were associated with increased likelihood of having tried meditation. Whereas openness, agreeableness, and curiosity predicted positive expectancies of meditation, neuroticism predicted higher perceived barriers. Finally, we found little evidence that personality predicts self-selection into studies advertised as focussing on meditation.Conclusions: Overall, these findings shed new light on personality traits that predict engagement in meditation practice and may help explain why different people seek out meditation. This knowledge may inform the development of tailored (and thereby more effective) meditation programs.
Strategieë om lewensvaardighede te ontwikkel terwyl Geografie-leerders ChatGPT-4o gebruik om kontoerkaarte te vertolk
Authors: van Staden Christina Johanna
Published: November 2024

Die doel van hierdie multifase-gemengde-metodesnavorsing was om strategieë te ontwerp vir die ontwikkeling van lewensvaardighede terwyl leerders ChatGPT-4o gebruik om kontoerkaarte te vertolk. Weens onvoldoende navorsing oor ChatGPT-4o se vermoë om kontoerkaarte te vertolk en of dit vir dié doel aangeneem sal word, is die navorsing in drie opeenvolgende fases onderneem. Tydens die eerste fase is 'n verkennende gevallestudie gedoen om te bepaal in hoe mate ChatGPT-4o kontoerkaarte kan vertolk. Die resultate het getoon dat ChatGPT-4o se teoretiese kennis redelik goed is, dat dit verskeie elemente op kontoerkaarte kon identifiseer en hoogtes kon aflees, maar ChatGPT-4o het ook oortuigend gehallusineer. Dit kon in sommige gevalle leidrade gebruik om response te verbeter, maar ander kere het ChatGPT-4o nie daarin geslaag nie. Alhoewel dit uit gesprekke kan leer, het ChatGPT-4o foute gemaak wat dit nie in vorige gesprekke gemaak het nie. Tydens die tweede fase het ek die Kunsmatige-Intelligensie-Voorspelling-Model (KIAVM) gebruik om 'n Aanvaarding Voorspelling Telling (AVT) te bereken om te bepaal of ChatGPT-4V aangeneem sal word om kontoerkaarte te vertolk. Gebaseer op die hoë AVT (sewe uit nege), is dit moontlik dat ChatGPT-4o aangeneem sal word om kontoerkaarte te vertolk. Tydens die laaste fase is die twaalf lewensvaardighede geïdentifiseer wat in Suid-Afrikaanse klaskamers ontwikkel moet word. Aangesien die Kurrikulum en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring vir Graad 10-12 Geografie sewe daarvan aanpreek, bied ek strategieë vir die ontwikkeling van die res van die LVs terwyl leerders ChatGPT-4o gebruik om kontoerkaarte te vertolk. Sleutelwoorde: ChatGPT-4o; Geografieklaskamers; geografiese kennis; kontoerkaarte; kritieke kruisveld-uitkomste; lewensvaardighede ontwikkelingsuitkomste, topografiese kaarte.
SNARC Effect in a Transfer Paradigm: Long-Lasting Effects of Stimulus-Response Compatibility Practices
Authors: Bulut Merve , Cetinkaya Hakan , Dural Seda
Published: November 2024

The Spatial-Numerical Association of Response Codes (SNARC) effect refers to the phenomenon of faster left-hand responses to smaller numbers and faster right-hand responses to larger ones. The current study examined the possible long-lasting effects of magnitude-relevant stimulus-response compatibility (SRC) practices on the SNARC effect in a transfer paradigm. Participants performed a magnitude classification task including either SNARC-compatible or SNARC-incompatible trials as practice. They performed a parity judgment task in the subsequent transfer session, administered five minutes, one day or a week after the practice session. Results revealed significant SNARC effects after compatible practices and significant reverse SNARC effects after incompatible practices in all time-interval conditions. However, a control group without practice showed no reliable SNARC effect. These findings suggest that the SNARC effect can be influenced by magnitude-relevant associations formed a week previously, highlighting the long-lasting effects of magnitude-relevant SRC practices on the SNARC effect.
Integrating Edge Computing and Cloud BIM for Enhanced Real-Time Safety Monitoring in Construction Sites: Reducing Time-Latency and Improving Data Accessibility
Authors: Shahbazi Ojghaz Amir , Bayat Sayeh , Sadeghpour Farnaz
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to reduce time latency and improve data integration in Proximity Warning Systems (PWS) used for construction safety monitoring. Traditional systems often suffer from delays that compromise worker safety, highlighted the need for a more responsive and integrated approach.
Methodology
This research proposes a hybrid PWS architecture that integrates edge computing with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to enhance real-time performance and data accessibility. The system was implemented and tested in a controlled laboratory setting, where its performance was compared to both local and centralized processing systems. Key performance metrics, such as latency and reliability, were measured over multiple iterations.
Findings
The hybrid system demonstrated latency comparable to local processing but significantly lower than centralized systems. It also maintained reliable performance with minimal variability and remained resilient to network disconnections. These characteristics make the proposed hybrid system highly effective for real-time monitoring in dynamic construction environments.
Originality
This study presents a novel hybrid architecture that uniquely combines the strengths of both local and centralized PWS, offering an optimal balance between real-time responsiveness and robust data integration. The integration of edge computing with combination with IFC for construction safety monitoring is an innovative approach that has not been previously studied.
Research limitations
Further research is required to validate the system in real-world construction sites and to address potential time delays in cross-system data access.
Study of neural network models for multi-purpose airborne radio monitoring information systems including optical channels
Authors: Kuprits Vladimir , Svetlichny Yury , Weber Vladislav , Tverdokhlebov Aleksander
Published: November 2024

The paper discusses the application of neural network models for object detection in multi-purpose airborne radio monitoring information systems that include optical channels. The results of evaluation of recognition accuracy and performance by metrics of accuracy, completeness and computational complexity are given.
The effect of microstructural inertia on plastic localization and void growth in porous solids
Authors: Hosseini Navab , Virazels Thomas , Jacques Nicolas , Rodriguez-Martinez Jose
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates the impact of microinertia on plastic localization, void growth, and coalescence in ductile porous materials subjected to high strain rates. For that purpose, we have performed finite element calculations on a flat double-notched specimen subjected to dynamic plane strain tension. The simulations employ three distinct approaches to model the mechanical behavior of the porous aggregate: (1) discrete voids within a matrix material governed by von Mises plasticity; (2) homogenized porosity represented using standard quasi-static Gurson-Tvergaard plasticity; and (3) homogenized porosity described with Gurson-Tvergaard plasticity extended by Molinari and Mercier (2001) to account for microinertia effects. The porous microstructures used in the simulations are representative of additive manufactured metals, featuring initial void volume fractions varying between 0.5% and 4%, and pore diameters ranging from 30 μm to 150 μm (Marvi-Mashhadi et al., 2021; Nieto-Fuentes et al., 2023). The applied tensile velocities ranged from 100 m/s to 1000 m/s, producing strain rates between 105 s−1 and 106 s−1, and stress triaxiality values spanning from 4 to 30. The simulations with discrete voids validate the calculations performed using homogenized porosity and microinertia effects, demonstrating that higher strain rates and larger pore sizes lead to slower void growth and a delayed, regularized plastic localization. Conversely, the standard Gurson-Tvergaard model shows notable mesh sensitivity and fails to describe the influence of the loading rate on plastic localization. Ultimately, the comparison between finite element models with discrete voids and those with homogenized porosity illustrates the stabilizing effects of porous microstructure and multiscale inertia on dynamic plastic flow, while also highlighting the strengths of the constitutive model introduced by Molinari and Mercier (2001) for simulating engineering problems involving porous ductile materials subjected to high-velocity impacts.
Will it Sink or Float? No Gender Differences in Five- to Seven-year-old Children’s Persistence on a Science Task
Authors: Stucke Nicole , Doebel Sabine
Published: November 2024

Recent studies suggest that girls as young as four years of age persist less than boys on science tasks, and that this may be driven by negative gender-STEM stereotypes. However, to date no studies have tested the presumed link between gender-STEM stereotypes and science task persistence. The reported preregistered study involving 109 5- to 7-year-old children from a suburb in the Eastern region of the US (58% White, 9% Asian, 3% Latinx, 2% Black/African American, 28% mixed race/ethnicity; average socioeconomic status above the national average) aimed to replicate previous findings of gender differences in science task persistence using a physical sink-or-float science task and test if any differences were related to stereotyping. No gender difference in science-task persistence was found, and Bayesian analysis indicated moderate support for the null hypothesis of no gender effect. Instead, task accuracy and enjoyment predicted persistence. There was mixed evidence of gender-STEM stereotypes, and stereotypes did not relate to persistence on the science task. These findings call for a reconsideration of previous results and suggest future directions for research on the origins of gender differences in STEM engagement.
Borderline Personality as a Disorder of Temporality - A Phenomenological Meta-Synthesis
Authors: Sterna Anna , Moskalewicz Marcin , Fuchs Thomas
Published: November 2024

This paper synthesizes research on temporal experience in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) from a phenomenologically grounded perspective. It advocates for a closer integration of phenomenology with empirical research results, with the specific goal of bridging the gap between theoretical and evidence-based understanding of BPD temporality. Utilizing a variant of indirect phenomenology, the paper adopts phenomenological insights into temporality to integrate the existing literature from cognitive sciences, chronobiology, and psychoanalysis, which provides qualitative, quantitative, and theoretical inputs. The findings reveal a coherent picture of BPD temporality characterized by fragmentation and discontinuity. Past experience is dense yet disorganized and recreated in the presence of present affective stimuli. The present absorbs one in an immediate, immersive manner. The future is perceived as blurred and disowned, with its horizon being truncated. This contributes to the feeling of being stuck and disoriented within one's temporal landscape. One lives in disturbing cycles between a negativity-biased past and a narrow present, which hinders the process of self development.
Perceived Relational Mobility is Associated with Generalized Trust but not Intimacy: A Survey of Individuals from the U.S. and Japan
Authors: Horita Yutaka , Yamazaki Miku , Tahara Asuka
Published: November 2024

Relational mobility, the degree of opportunity to form new relationships in a particular environment, explains cultural differences in interpersonal behavior. Theoretically, relational mobility is thought to be related to the contrasting tendencies in social networks: expansion of relationships (i.e., trust) and commitment to existing relationships (i.e., intimacy). This study reexamined whether perceived relational mobility is associated with the formation and maintenance of social networks. A cross-cultural survey was conducted with 299 American and 298 Japanese people. We investigated the correlations between generalized trust, intimacy with friends, self-disclosure, and the number of social networks. Consistent with previous studies, this study found that Americans are more likely than Japanese to trust strangers, feel intimate with and disclose themselves to their closest friends, and have more relationships. Perceived relational mobility explained the cultural difference in generalized trust but not in intimacy with friends when controlling for other individual characteristics. Generalized trust was associated with a greater number of people to seek advice from, and a greater number of advice networks correlated with higher levels of well-being. The results suggest that relational mobility is associated with psychology related to expanding networks, rather than strengthening existing relationships.
Report of the Advisory Panel on the Governance of Human Rights Organizations
Authors: Arafa Mohamed , Siegel David , Springman Jeremy , Yueksel Hazar
Published: November 2024

The panel was convened to examine a central inquiry of critical importance: “Should a non-profit human rights organization face legal or ethical concerns if a former board member, upon completing their tenure or resigning, is employed by the organization, or if a company owned partly or wholly by that individual is retained by the organization? If concerns exist, what are they, and how can they be effectively resolved?” This question guided the panel’s work, inviting a thorough exploration of the potential ethical, legal, and governance issues arising when former board members continued their involvement with an organization in different capacities. The panel's mandate was to provide actionable recommendations that could guide human rights organizations globally in addressing these challenges, with a particular focus on safeguarding transparency, accountability, and public trust.
Developing responsive curricula in higher education: an embedded case study in the Netherlands
Authors: Brand Maryse , Broekhuis Manda , Inklaar Robert , Ossevoort Miriam , Voerman Liane
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the implementation of responsive curricula in higher education through an embedded case study of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen. The study analyzes a four-year project (2020-2024) aimed at developing responsive curricula across 17 bachelor and master programmes. A survey of 64 staff members involved in the project revealed notable changes in curriculum content, focusing on sustainability, data science, and professional skills. Teaching methods shifted towards active learning, blended learning, and creating an inclusive learning environment. The project positively impacted programme quality, organizational culture, and knowledge sharing, with three-quarters of respondents perceiving increase organisational readiness to respond to societal development and improve courses and programmes. Key tools for curriculum development included teaching innovation grants and discretionary programme-level budgets. These findings offer valuable insights for higher education institutions seeking to implement responsive curricula and navigate the complexities of organizational change in academic settings.
Mulan's Critical Whiteness
Authors: Ohnemus Alexander Luke
Published: November 2024

MCW Mulan's Critical Whiteness. MC Woman. Mulan hand's thrust the tough riding mammal until entering the bloody Hunnic confrontation. Blood began to splatter. Mulan rode her horse better than any man could have. The sky spirits dance(black lights, yellow lights, brown lights , and white lights). The sky spirits, similar to the spirits of Mulan's ancestors, viewed the confrontation between the Chinese and the Huns. At first, all the sky spirits were black lights. The black lights suddenly lost some of their color and became yellow. The yellow lights lost some of their color and became brown. Then the brown lights lost all of their color becoming white. The whites were not SURE how they lost all their color. Still some OTHER LIGHTS with color still existed. The whites instinctively knew upon mixing the mixed offspring would not be white. The whites occasionally flirted with the yellows but the offspring DEFINITELY came out yellow, unless the offspring was EXTREMELY mutated(and the yellow mother was already half white), which COULD kill it in the process. The white lights shouldn't be desired(BY THOSE OF COLOR) as mates due to their inherent destruction of color.