bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NON-KARSTIC SPELEOGENESIS IN SANDSTONE ROCKS OF UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS
Authors: Ridush Bogdan
Published: September 2023

Due to the limited distribution of karst rocks and, accordingly, the small number of karst caves in the Ukrainian Carpathians, the caves of non-karst (pseudokarst, clastokarst) genesis attract considerable attention from cave researchers. The latter most often develop in massive and coarse-grained sandstone strata, usually found as part of flysch strata. The caves of non-karstic genesis are widely spread in the Cretaceous and Paleogene sandstone formations of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Most of them are developed in the massive sandstone of the Yamna Formation of the Palaeocene. The primary information about all caves on the territory of Ukraine is collected by the Commission for Accounting and Documentation of Caves of the Ukrainian Speleological Association (UkrSA), and by local caving clubs and individual researchers. Currently, the number of discovered caves in the sandstone of the Ukrainian Carpathians exceeds the number of mapped caves, not to mention their detailed description. The minimal information about each cavity includes the name, entrance coordinates, total length, and depth (amplitude) resulting from the cave survey. The additional description could contain knowledge about the history of the cave discovery, origin, geological settings, microclimate, sediments, inhabitants, paleontological and archaeological remains, etc. At present, many caves have been discovered in a few microregions: Kliuch Ridge, near Skole; the tract Drybka, between Yaremche and Yamna; on Sokilsky Ridge, and its south-eastern orographic continuation at tracts Protiate Kaminnia and Lekeche; Polonyna Runna; Lubnia Village; and Chorna Gora Ridge. Few yet not mapped cavities are known in Bubnyshche, Synytsia Mt., and some other sites. Most caves belong to three genetic types: tectonic, gravitational, and selective corrosion. The largest among tectonic caves is Tectonic (Dovbush) cave near Yamna Village, which is 388 m long. The longest selective-corrosion cave is 92 m long. Some caves with fissure-like morphology could also be of cryogenic origin. We suggest that the caves with the fissure-like morphology are the forms of paleoseismic dislocations.
Keywords: sandstone; pseudokarst; speleogenesis; selective corrosion; Ukrainian Carpathians.
Peran Kepala Madrasah Dalam Mengembangkan Budaya Organisasi Di Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngalipaeng 2 Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe
Authors: Ahula Hamka , Dukalang Kudrat
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengrtahui Peran Kepala Madrasah Dalam Mengembangkan Budaya Organisasi di Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngalipaeng 2, Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe, serta factor pendukung dan penghambatnya.

Penelitian ini yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif lapangan. Penelitian kualitatif ini dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.

Hasil penelitian ini menujukan bahwa kepala Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngalipaeng 2 memiliki upayah yang dilakukan dalam mengembangkan budaya organisasi di Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngaliaeng 2 dengan menanamkan nilai- nilai dalam hal ini nilai disipln, nilai sopan santun, nlai sosial, dan nilai religius, dengan misi Madrasah sebagi pedoman, melakukan komunikasi yang baik dengan guru dan siswa/I, melakukan pengambilan keputusan dengan bersama sehingga semua kebijakan yang diberikan dapat diterima oleh semua pihak dan dapat terlaksana tanpa adanya keterpaksaan dari salah satu pihak yang ada di Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngalipaeng 2 Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe.

Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi terutama bagi Kepala Madrasah di lingkungan Madrasah. Sehingga dapat dijadikan bahan informasi dan masukan untuk mengembangkan budaya organisasi di Madrasah Aliyah Al Fajar Ngalipaeng 2, Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe.
Peran Kepala Madrasah Sebagai Supervisor Akademik
Authors: Talibo Ishak , Husain Abdul Kadir
Published: September 2023

Tulisan ini adalah hasil penelitian lapangan tentang Peran Kepala Madrasah sebagai Supervisor Akademik terhadap Kinerja Guru di MTs Nurut Taqwa Manado. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan supervisi yang dilakukan kepala madrasah terhadap kinerja guru dan mengetahui hambatan yang dihadapi kepala madrasah sebagai supervisor di MTs Nurut Taqwa Manado.

Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis interaktif Miles dan Huberman yang mencakup empat komponen yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Pengecekan keabsahan data menggunakan Kredibilitas, Transferbility, Dependebilitas, dan Konfirmabilitas.

Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: pelaksanaan supervisi akademik yang di lakukan kepala madrasah yaitu dengan cara, (1)  melakukan perencanaan supervisi akademik, (2) pelaksanaan supervisi akademik, (3) menganalisa hasil supervisi dan memberikan umpan balik serta tindak lanjut dari supervisi akademik kemudian pembuatan laporan dari hasil supervisi akademik
Manajemen Kurikulum Madrasah Aliyah Berorientasi Merdeka Belajar di Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Alkatiri Rahmawaty , Mokodompit Intan Safitri , Jusuf Rahmathias
Published: September 2023

Studi kepustakaan digunakan pada penelitian ini dengan tujuan mengumpulkan informasi dan melakukan pendalaman data dari berbagai referensi dan literatur agar mendapatkan jawaban dan teori yang mendasar terkait permasalahan yang diteliti. Studi kepustakaan ini sebagai refleksi dan analisis terhadap manajemen proyek dalam kurikulum merdeka belajar Madrasah Aliyah di Sulawesi Utara. Proyek yang akan dilaksanakan dalam kurikulum merdeka perlu memperhatikan relevansi, efektifitas, efisiensi dan keberlanjutan proyek penguatan profil pancasila dan profil pelajar rahmatan lil alamin. Proyek penguatan profil pancasila dan profil pelajar rahmatan lil alamin ini berbasis penilaian proses bukan hasil. Proyek penguatan dapat berupa proyek yang menghasilkan produk/barang, layanan maupun data (laporan penelitian). Pemetaan subjek dilakukan untuk mengetahui kemampuan dan ketertarikan siswa terhadap proyek yang perlu dilakukan terlebih dahulu oleh fasilitator, sehingga mudah dan tepat dalam pemilihan proyek yang tidak membebani siswa maupun fasilitator. Evaluasi proses penting dilakukan untuk mengetahui keaktifan dan kecenderungan dimensi karakter yang tumbuh pada diri siswa saat proyek dijalankan. Selain itu, melalui evaluasi hasil dapat diketahui apakah proyek yang dilakukan efektif untuk menguatkan karakter profil pancasila dan profil rahmatan lil alamin atau tidak. Jika proyek yang dilakukan efektif maka proyek ini dapat diterapkan kembali pada tahun mendatang atau menjadi rekomendasi utama proyek penguatan pada tahun berikutnya dan jika proyek tidak efektif maka dapat dilakukan perbaikan pada bagian-bagian proyek yang lemah atau menggantinya dengan proyek yang lain
Manajemen Pembelajaran Aqidah Akhlak di Madrasah Ibtidayah Negeri 9 Aceh Timur
Authors: Marlinda Marlinda , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Zurriyati Zurriyati
Published: September 2023

Management of Aqidah Akhlak Learning in Madrasah Ibtidayah Negeri 9 East Aceh. This research is entitled "Management of Aqidah Akhlak Learning in Madrasah Ibtidayah Negeri 9 East Aceh". The formulation of the problem is: How to plan, implement and evaluate the learning of aqidah morality in MIN 9 East Aceh. This study aims to explain the planning, implementation and evaluation of moral aqidah learning in MIN 9 East Aceh. This research is a field research with a qualitative approach using descriptive methods, to make a systematic, factual and actual description of the facts, nature and relationships between existing phenomena. Data collection techniques by means of in-depth interviews and text analysis. Based on the implementation of the learning implementation plan (RPP) and the Aqidah Akhlak Learning Syllabus at MIN 9 East Aceh, it has also gone well. In this implementation, using learning media that are relevant to learning aqidah morals at MIN 9 East Aceh has been carried out well. Analyzing the Curriculum, Semester Program and Annual Program, it was found that the evaluation conducted by MIN 9 Aceh Timur in learning the students' moral aqidah was good. Because the achievement of the learning success of students' moral aqidah has been measured well. In analyzing the learning implementation plan (RPP) and Aqidah Akhlak learning syllabus at MIN 9 East Aceh, the assessment was carried out through several aspects, namely Class-Based assessment paying attention to three domains, namely knowledge (cognitive), attitude (affective), and skills (psychomotor). Analyzing the relevant learning media used by Aqidah Akhlak teachers at MIN 9 East Aceh are student attendance, giving questions in the form of multiple choice, essays, and portfolios, as well as assessments of students' thinking skills. Based on this, analyzing the relevant learning media in learning aqidah morals at MIN 9 East Aceh has been evaluated properly
Pemanfaatan Video Animasi Youtube Untuk Meningkatkan Pengembangan Maharah Istima’ Bahasa Arab
Authors: Handayani Sri , Syafi’i
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tentang media pembelajaran bahasa arab dalam meningkatkan kemampuan maharah istima’. Objek yang diambil dalam penelitian ini adalah sebuah video animasi youtube yang mana di era teknologi saat iniperlu adanya inovasi baru dalam menyampaikan pembelajaran salah satunya dengan menggunakan media. Penting sekali bagi guru untuk memilih media yang akan digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran untuk memudahkan pemahaman serta menunjang efektifitas dan motovasi belajar siswa. Video animasi menjadi objek penelitian ini karena menjadi salah satu pilihan terbaik dalam menyampaikan informasi dan pembelajaran, selain dinamis media ini juga terkesan menarik sehingga tidak bosan selama melaksanakan pembelajaran. Selainitu, video animasi bisa didapatkan diberbagai sosial media seperti youtube. Hal ini memudahkan apabila guru tidak memiliki keahlian dalam proses edit video secara langsung, maka guru dapat mengakses video animasi dari youtube. Namun akan lebih baik jika guru bisa belajar membuat dan menggunakan video animasi sendiri agar lebih fokus pada tujuan pembelajaran yang diinginkan dan dapat menyeimbangi kemampuan teknologi saat ini.
АТЛЕТИЧНЕ ПЛАСТИЧНЕ ОБРАЗОТВОРЧЕ МИСТЕЦТВО У РОБОТАХ АНТИЧНИХ СКУЛЬПТОРІВ
Authors: Лазоренко Сергій , Чхайло Микола , Власенко Антон
Published: September 2023

Пластичне образотворче мистецтво Античних цивілізацій підпадало під вплив політеїстичних теософських аспектів їхньої релігії. Характерними ознаками останньої були: велика кількість божественних субстанцій, які нічим не відрізнялися від звичайних людей, за виключенням лише божественної гіпертрофовано-м’язової тілесності, яка відзначалася досконалістю і до якої прагнув кожен Античний еллін, слідуючи давньогрецькому естетичному принципу – калокагатії, яку сповідували і небожителі з Олімпу. Тому митці, які обробляли мармур, намагалися як найкраще передати божественну естетику досконалої тілесності не тільки небожителів, а і звичайних атлетів і героїв Стародавньої Еллади та Риму. Скульптори тієї пори, у неживий кам’яний матеріал вдихали реалістичні риси, передаючи емоції людей, що робило їхні шедеври максимально наближеними до живих істот. Історію становлення Античного образотворчого мистецтва, з повною впевненістю, можна назвати педагогікою давньогрецького буття. Ключовим нюансом цієї педагогіки був факт возвеличення людської тілесності, яка формувалася за божественною подобою. Матеріал даної статті, є результатом аналізу науково-методичної літератури, який дозволив виокремити еволюційні періоди розвитку Грецької і Римської спортивної скульптури від архаїки до початку нашої ери. Інформацію цього допису, можна використовувати, як нетрадиційні форми вивчення тем фізична культура Античної Греції та Риму навчальної дисципліни «Історія фізичної культури». Кожна окремо взята скульптура, або ж скульптурний комплекс, який зображає героїв і переможців змагань стародавнього олімпійського чотириріччя, має власну і неповторну історію, яку у мистецькому шедеврі, намагалися зберегти для нащадків стародавні скульптори. І вивчаючи культурні артефакти, тієї доби, ми відтворюємо: по-перше – атмосферу Античної агоністики; по-друге – відзначаємо високу майстерність скульпторів щодо реалістичності відображення людської тілесності і по-третє – намагаємось втілити у нашу педагогіку естетичні принципи навчання Античного періоду.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ В ОСВІТІ
Authors: Сіняєва Ольга , Крекот Микола , Завгородній Олексій , Сичова Тетяна , Сичов Андрій , Синяєва Оксана
Published: September 2023

У даній статті розглядаються питання зародження, становлення і впровадження інформаційних технологій, і освітнього інформаційного середовища, застосування навчальних платформ, і програмного забезпечення. Використання інформаційних технологій є невід’ємною частиною освітнього процесу, адже більшість студентів нашої країни займаються на дистанційній формі навчання. Кожен студент потребує якісного вивчення дисципліни, як лекційного матеріалу, так і практичної частини дисципліни. Задача викладача задовольнити потреби студента, а саме знайти освітні платформи і програми, за допомогою яких дисципліна буде викладатися на високому рівні і в повному обсязі. На сьогоднішній день освітянами широко використовуються такі платформи та програми: Moodle, Human, Google classroom, Zoom, Edmodo, Coogle Meet, Education Games, Virtual Worlds, Word Pad, Excel, Statistika, MathCAD, MATLAB, Power Point, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Speaking Mouse. Кожна з цих платформ та програм має на ряду з перевагами також специфічні обмеження у використанні в освітньому процесі, які забезпечують їх ефективне застосування для відповідних типів занять (лекції, практичні заняття або лабораторні роботи) і відповідних їх форм (дистанційна, змішана або аудиторна). Розглянуті програмні рішення забезпечують не тільки організацію навчального процесу, а і дають можливість здобувачам освіти самостійно організовувати своє навчання, і сприяють розвитку, і задоволенню індивідуальних потреб студентів. Розглянуті нові можливості в системі освіти, які забезпечуються сучасними інформаційними технологіями та дозволяють продовжувати навчання в дистанційній або змішаній формах освіти, де як викладач має оперативно забезпечити студента необхідною інформацією, так і студент має можливість скорегувати результати сприйняття цієї інформації.
Market Orientation And Product Innovation Impact Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Manajemen Prodi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to identify and analyze the influence of market orientation andproduct innovation on purchasing decisions in companies in Gresik. Thisresearch was included in quantitative research and the customers whotransacted in gresik were the population in the study. The technique ofcalculating the number of samples uses non-probability sampling. This studysample used customers who ordered the product to contribute to becomingresearch participants. Data collection is carried out by distributingquestionnaires. Some of the data analysis methods used are validity andreliability testing, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing, anddetermination coefficient testing. The results showed that market orientationand product innovation partially and simultaneously influence purchasingdecisions.
PPFIA3 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that PTPRF-interacting protein alpha 3, encoded by PPFIA3, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. PPFIA3 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of PPFIA3 in primary tumors was correlated with overall and distant metastasis-free survival. Modulation of PPFIA3 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Interactional infrastructure across modalities: A comparison of repair initiators and continuers in British Sign Language and British English
Authors: Lutzenberger Hannah , de Wael Lierin , Omardeen Rehana , Dingemanse Mark
Published: September 2023

Minimal expressions are at the heart of interaction: interjections like huh? and mhm keep conversations flowing by establishing and reinforcing intersubjectivity among interlocutors. Crosslinguistic research has identified that similar interactional pressures shape structurally similar words, e.g., to initiate repair across languages. While crosslinguistic comparisons that include signed languages remain uncommon, recent work has revealed similarities in discourse management strategies among signers and speakers from the same culture. This study contributes a cross-modal comparison of repair initiators and continuers in speakers of English and signers of British Sign Language (BSL). We combine qualitative and quantitative analyses of data from 16 English speakers and 16 BSL signers. There are two main results: (i) the interactional infrastructure drawn upon by speakers and signers overwhelmingly relies on behaviors of the head, face and body; these are used alone or sometimes in combination with verbal elements (i.e., spoken words or manual signs), while verbal strategies alone are rare. (ii) Discourse management strategies are remarkably similar in form across the two languages: a held eye gaze or ‘freeze look’ is the predominant repair initiator and head nodding the main continuer. These results suggest a modality-agnostic preference for visual strategies, one that we propose is founded in recipiency; people maintain the flow of communication following principles of minimal effort and minimal interruption.
Pengaruh Harga, Kelengkapan Produk Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Dalam Berbelanja Di Toko Kautsar Lowayu Dukun Gresik
Authors: Manajemen Prodi
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh harga, kelengkapanproduk, dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan konsumen di toko Kautsar LowayuDukun Gresik. Metode yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan angket.Dimana data yang sudah diperoleh dianalisis dan diolah menggunakan progam SPSS16.0. Dari hasil analisis uji t masing-masing variabel independen, nilai t hitung X1 sebesar2.472 dan nilai t hitung X2 sebesar 2.893 dan nilai t hitung X3 sebesar 7.432, dengandemikian t hitung dari masing-masing variabel lebih besar dari t tabel sebesar 1.968,maka dapat disimpulkan secara parsial ada pengaruh positif dan signifikan dari masingmasing variabel independen (harga, kelengkapan produk, dan kualitas pelayanan)terhadap variabel dependen (kepuasan konsumen) di toko Kautsar. Dan dari uji f secarabersama-sama diperoleh f hitung sebesar 68.490 sedangkan nilai f tabel sebesar 2.638,maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara simultan ada pengaruh yang positif dan signifikanantara harga, kelengkapan produk, dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasankonsumen di toko Kautsar.
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIATIONS
Authors: febriyanti Permata
Published: September 2023

Who are managers ? Manager adalah seseorang yang mengkoordinasikan dan mengawasi pekerjaan orang lain sehingga tujuan organisasi dapat tercapai
Factors Influence Organic Food Purchase Intention of Vietnamese Consumers
Authors: Okpala Chibuzor Ifeanyi , Tai Truong Tri
Published: September 2023

The research focuses on examining factors influencing the organic food purchase intention of Vietnamese consumers. The organic food market has been developing steadily and growing in popularity, but the factors affecting organic food purchase intention are not well-studied. A conceptual model of factors was created based on evaluating other conceptual models from global research. The conceptual model includes 8 independent variables: Health consciousness (HC), Environmental concern (EC), Personal attitude (PA); Subjective norms (SN); Perceived behavior control (PBC); Food price (FP); Food availability (FA); Transparent information (TI) which affect the dependent variable “Organic food purchase intention” (OFPI). A survey was conducted and received responses from 528 Vietnamese consumers; the data collected was analyzed by SMARTPLS to examine the factors and determine the impact of each factor. The results depict that factors affecting organic food purchases include Perceived behavior control (PBC); Transparent information (TI); Subjective norms (SN); and Food availability (FA) with a decreasing level of influence. The other factors such as Food price (FP); Environmental concern (EC); Health consciousness (HC), and Personal attitude (PA) don’t possess enough statistical significance to conclude. With the results, exchanges and discussions to enhance the organic food market are drawn.
ARPC5L is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that actin related protein 2/3 complex subunit 5-like, encoded by ARPC5L, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. ARPC5L mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of ARPC5L in primary tumors was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of ARPC5L expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
COA7 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor 7, encoded by COA7, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. COA7 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of COA7 in primary tumors was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of COA7 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Introduction of management and organization
Authors: KHALISA NAFILA SALWA
Published: September 2023

Who Are Managers?• Explain how managers differ from non-managerial employees.• Describe how to classify managers in organizations. What Is Management?• Define management.• Explain why efficiency and effectiveness are important to management.What Do Managers Do?• Describe the four functions of management.• Explain Mintzberg’s managerial roles.• Describe Kantz’s three essential managerial skills and how the importance of these skills changes depending on managerial level.• Discuss the changes that are impacting manager’s jobs.• Explain why customer service and innovation are important to the manager’s job.
Region of Attainable Redaction, an extension of Ellipse of Insignificance analysis for gauging impacts of data redaction in dichotomous outcome trials
Authors: Grimes David Robert
Published: September 2023

In biomedical science, it is a reality that many published results do not withstand deeper investigation, and there is growing concern over a replicability crisis in science. Ellipse of Insignificance (EOI) analysis was recently introduced as a tool to allow researchers to gauge the robustness of reported results in dichotomous outcome design trials, giving precise deterministic values for the degree of miscoding between events and non-events tolerable simultaneously in both control and experimental arms. EOI analysis accordingly yields a metric of robustness, and can be readily combined with knowledge of test sensitivityand specificity parameters to reject unsound results. This is useful for situations where potential miscoding might transpire, but did not account for situations where apparently significant findings might result from accidental or deliberate data redaction in either the control or experimental arms of an experiment, or from missing data or systematic redaction. To address these scenarios, we introduce Region of Attainable Redaction (ROAR), a tool that extends EOI analysis to account for situations of potential data redaction. This produces a bounded cubic curve rather than an ellipse, and we outline how this can be used to identify potential redaction through an approach analogous to EOI. Applications are illustrated, and source code including a web-based implementation that performs EOI and ROAR analysis in tandem for dichotomous outcome trials is provided.
Predictors of Examination Integrity among Secondary School Students: Framework for Proactive Actions Against Examination Malpractices
Authors: Igbe Fidelis O. , Ethe Nathaniel , Ossai Moses C.
Published: September 2023

This study focused on determination of predictors of academic integrity during examinations among secondary school students. The population consisted of 300,000 final year secondary school students in South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria out of which a sample of 3000 students (1720 females and 1280 males) were selected through multistage proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Analysis of data collected with the aid of Examination Integrity Questionnaire (EIQ) that was adopted and validated by the researchers showed significant influence of students’ gender on academic integrity during examinations with female students having higher mean score on examination integrity. Moreover, Study Habits, Examination Ethics, Examination Anxiety, Moral Background, Examination Attitude and Past Experience were significant predictors of examination integrity of students. Past experience was the strongest predictor of students’ examination integrity. However, there was no significant impact of Age on students’ examination integrity. These findings have implications for preventive actions against examination malpractices. For instance, proactive actions should be targeted at improving students’ study habits, examination anxiety, moral reasoning, attitude towards cheating or examination ethics and subjective norms before they sit for school examinations. This proactive action framework based on the Modified Theory of Planned Behaviour may be more effective in curbing examination malpractices than the extant practice of administering punitive measures after examination ethics violations.
Knowledge Production Modes: The Relevance and Feasibility of Reproducibility
Authors: Ulpts Sven , Schneider Jesper W.
Published: September 2023

We attempt to provide a framework that allows to assess the relevance and feasibility of different types of reproducibility in the realm of epistemic diversity. We distinguish between the relevance based on epistemic considerations and the feasibility based on practical aspects of the specific research situation.
Direct Discrepancy Dynamic Fit Index Cutoffs for Arbitrary Covariance Structure Models
Authors: McNeish Daniel , Wolf Melissa Gordon
Published: September 2023

Despite the popularity of traditional fit index cutoffs like RMSEA ≤ .06 and CFI ≥ .95, several studies have noted issues with overgeneralizing traditional cutoffs. Computational methods have been proposed to avoid overgeneralization by deriving cutoffs specifically tailored to characteristics of the model being evaluated. Simulations show favorable performance of these methods; however, these methods support a narrow set of models and response scales (i.e., only continuous variables) and interpretation of cutoffs is not always standardized, which affects empirical researchers’ ability to confidently and broadly adopt these methods to evaluate model fit. In this paper, we propose an extension to one recently developed computational method—dynamic fit index cutoffs—that (a) permits application to any covariance structure model (e.g., CFA, mediation, bifactor), (b) standardizes interpretation of cutoffs across any covariance structure model, and (c) supports normal, nonnormal, categorical, and missing data. Software is provided to facilitate implementation of the method.
Perspective-Taking Predicts Success In Coalition Formation
Authors: Cantiani Anabela , van Beest Ilja , Cruijssen Frans , Kant Goos , Erle Thorsten Michael
Published: September 2023

This project studies the role of perspective-taking during coalition formation in a logistics setting.
Emotion regulation and psychopathology: investigating differential associations between emotion regulation skills and psychological symptoms using a network approach
Authors: Trautmann Sebastian , Muehlhan Markus , Berking Matthias , Miethe Sandra , Wigger Janna , Dragan Małgorzata
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesEmotion regulation plays an important role in the development and maintenance of psychopathology. However, the question whether specific ER skills are related to specific psychological symptoms has rarely been studied, but has important implications for targeted interventions. This analysis aims to explore potential differential associations between various ER skills and psychological symptoms using a network analysis approach.MethodsRoutine data from a transdiagnostic clinical sample of 716 patients (460 females, 256 males) from an outpatient clinic for psychotherapy were analysed. Nine ER skills were assessed with the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire, and nine symptom dimension scores were obtained using the Brief Symptom Inventory. A regularised partial correlation network models including ER skills and individual symptom domains were calculated. Bridge expected influence was calculated to estimate the strength of association of each ER skill with psychological symptoms.ResultsOnly the following ER skills were most strongly related to psychological symptoms (bridge expected influence): Tolerance, Confrontation, and Modification. All other ER skills were indirectly connected to symptom severity through these four skills. The strongest direct edges between ER skills and symptoms were Modification - Depression, Confrontation - Obsession-Compulsion, and Tolerance - Interpersonal Sensitivity, which were significantly stronger than the vast majority of other associations between ER skills and psychological symptoms.ConclusionsThese exploratory findings provide valuable targets for future studies to investigate specific associations between ER skills and psychological symptoms which could help to improve outcome monitoring and efficacy of interventions targeting ER.
Learning from and about climate scientists
Authors: Orchinik Reed , Dubey Rachit , Gershman Samuel J. , Powell Derek , Bhui Rahul
Published: September 2023

Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus that human activities contribute significantly to climate change, public opinion remains divided. To bridge this gap, informative messaging about the consensus has been widely proposed as a persuasive tool. However, it remains challenging to understand how people interpret this information and how it interacts with their wider belief system. Using survey experiments that vary the level of scientific consensus, we find that consensus information not only influences climate change beliefs but also shapes perceptions of climate scientists themselves, consistent with normative principles of Bayesian belief updating. Notably, climate beliefs are strongly linked to perceptions of scientist skill which highlights a potential avenue for communication. By unpacking the belief system underlying one of the most prominent climate communication strategies, our research provides a deeper understanding of public response to consensus messaging, offering guidance for developing more targeted and effective science communication.
Your Brain's Save Button: The Amygdala
Authors: Wahlstrom Krista , Inman Cory S
Published: September 2023

Do you ever wonder why you remember some experiences better than others? Why you remember that funny joke your friend told at lunch a few months ago or the scary snake you saw in your backyard, but not that time you went to the post office with your parents? Just like a computer has a save button, our brains do, too! When something scary, exciting, or strange happens, a small part of the brain, the amygdala, helps us click save on that event so we can remember it later. Decades of research have helped scientists understand what parts of the brain are important for memory and how the amygdala works with other brain regions to tag experiences as worth remembering. This research is important for understanding how memories are formed and can help us create new therapies for people with memory problems, who have trouble forming new memories and remembering past experiences.
Synchronous Citizen Science with Dogs
Authors: Pelgrim Madeline Helmer , Tidd Zachary , Byrne Molly , Johnston Angie Marie , Buchsbaum Daphna
Published: September 2023

Citizen science approaches have grown in popularity over the years, partly due to their ability to reach a wider audience and produce more generalizable samples. In dogs, these studies, though, have been limited in their experimental controls. Over two studies, we explored and validated a synchronous citizen science approach. We had dog guardians act as experimenters while being supervised by a researcher over Zoom. In study 1, we demonstrated that synchronous citizen science is appropriate for trial-based research. We found, consistent with past work from in-lab research, that dogs are significantly better than chance at selecting a treat (vs. an empty plate) in a two-alternative forced-choice task. In study 2, we showed that Zoom studies are appropriate for looking-time studies. We explored dogs’ looking behaviors when a bag of treats was placed in an unreachable location and dogs’ guardians were either attentive or inattentive while dogs attempted to retrieve the treats. We found, consistent with past work, that dogs in the attentive condition looked at their owner for longer periods and had a shorter latency until the first look than dogs in the inattentive condition. Overall, we have demonstrated that synchronous citizen science studies with dogs are feasible and produce valid results consistent with those found in a typical lab setting.
The importance of improving cognitive flexibility in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: The case for Cognitive Remediation Therapy
Authors: Timko C. Alix , Schnabel Jiana , Orloff Natalia C.
Published: September 2023

Objective: Inefficiencies in executive functioning (EF), more specifically cognitive flexibility and an overly detailed processing style are frequently observed in adult individuals with Anorexia Nervosa (AN); however, they are not regularly observed in youth with AN. Executive functioning is still developing during adolescence, when AN typically onsets. We highlight the importance of cognitive flexibility and the role that it can play in illness maintenance and treatment. Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) has been suggested as an adjunctive treatment approach that targets EF; yet CRT is often criticized for its perceived ineffectiveness in promoting weight restoration or directly reducing eating disorder symptoms. Method: The current article broadly reviews findings on executive functioning inefficiencies in individuals with AN. Next, we discuss the purpose and role of CRT in the treatment of AN. We highlight key critiques of the use of CRT and pose questions for future research. Results: CRT has been shown to improve targeted EF skills for various psychiatric disorders. In adolescents with AN, we may need to refocus our conceptual framework for using CRT as an adjunctive treatment. Instead of focusing on ameliorating eating disorder symptoms and directly improving weight gain, CRT may have an indirect impact on remission by influencing maintenance factors and improving global functioning.Discussion: More research needs to be done to understand the role of EF in AN and the role of CRT in treating AN and other eating disorders.
Life is an integrated body of matter and spirit
Authors: Tong Wang-Yu
Published: September 2023

In order to find the logical basis that human beings should live in harmony, or at least should not intentionally hurt each other, we redefine several basic terms, such as matter and spirit, universe and nature, space and time, and life, and draw corresponding logical corollaries according to the definitions of these terms. Meanwhile, on the basis of rational analysis, we also put forward an oneness hypothesis about matter, spirit and life. In particular, we define matter as anything that, under certain conditions, follows conservation laws for every property, and spirit as anything beyond conservation laws. Moreover, we argue that life is an integrated body of matter and spirit. Based on these definitions and corollaries, we systematically explore the logical relationship between philosophy, science, sociology and religion, interpret the “125 major scientific issues” published in the journal Science on July 1, 2005, and answer some important questions of concern.
पाठ्यक्रम निर्दिष्ट भाषिक सिप सन्तुलनका दृष्टिले कक्षा नौ को ‘नेपाली’ मा प्रयुक्त नमुना अभ्यास
Authors: घिमिरे Ghimire दिनेश Dinesh
Published: September 2023

प्रस्तुत लेख भाषिक सिप सन्तुलनका दृष्टिले भाषा पाठ्यपुस्तकको विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । यसमा माध्यमिक शिक्षा पाठ्यक्रम (२०७७) अनुरूपताका दृष्टिले कक्षा ९ को नेपाली भाषा पाठ्यपुस्तकका अभ्यासात्मक प्रश्नहरूलाई गुणात्मक अध्ययन ढाँचाअन्तर्गत विषयवस्तु विश्लेषण विधि अवलम्बन गरी सम्पन्न गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनमा नमुना अभ्यासको प्रस्तुतिमा भाषिक सिपगत एकीकृतताको ख्याल गरिएको,भाषिक सिपगत आधारमा क्रमशः पढाइ, लेखाइ, बोलाइ र सुनाइ सिपका प्रश्नमा जोड दिइएको, पाठ्यक्रम अनुरूपताका आधारमा पर्याप्त र उपयुक्त रहेको तर सिकाइ तहका आधारमा निम्न अनुक्रम चिन्तन तहका ७४ प्रतिशत र उच्च अनुक्रम चिन्तन तहका २६ प्रतिशत मात्र प्रश्नहरू रहनुबाट सन्तुलित प्रयोग नभएको निष्कर्षमा पुगिएको छ । पाठ्यपुस्तकको नमुना अभ्यासमा पाठ्यक्रममा उल्लेख भए झैं सिपगत आधारमा प्रश्नहरूलाई अलग अलग राख्दा अनि सिकाइ तहगत सन्तुलित प्रयोगमा ध्यान दिँदा अझ प्रभावकारी हुने देखिन्छ ।
Geo-linguistic Route for Exploring the Role of English Language in Mitigating Tension between Dalits and Non-Dalits in Nepal
Authors: Bishwokarma Babu Ram
Published: September 2023

Social stratification in Nepal is based on the Hindu Chaturvarna system which has obnoxiously kept Dalits at the bottom of the hierarchy creating an inhumane discrimination against them. Such discriminatory practice has intensified the likelihood of tension between Dalits and non-dalits. Thus, this qualitative study exploring the role of English language in mitigating the tension between Dalits and non-dalits was carried out as a narrative inquiry. Analyzing the data collected from six Dalit students studying in Bachelor’s level under different streams in the Kathmandu Valley through semi-structured in-depth interviews concluded that English language can play a positive role to mitigate the tension between Dalits and non-dalits.
Exploring Teacher’s Practices of Blended ICT in University Mathematics Classroom: A Multicultural Perceptive
Authors: G.C. Laxmi
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' perspectives and practises of blending information, communication, and Technology (ICT) in mathematics classes at the university level. In addition, this study aims to explore the empowering ways to use blending ICT in teaching mathematics. This study has been conducted using a phenomenological design through an in-depth interview. For in-depth interviews, three mathematics teachers were selected who are teaching graduate level through online modes to explore their experience and practices of blending ICT in their teaching. The data have been analysed by transcribing, coding, categorising, and thematizing. Based on the information provided by the key respondents, various significant findings were obtained: teachers and students are found to be motivated to use ICT tools in the teaching process; ICT can be used as resource tools from many perspectives. The study also explored many physical and psychological problems associated with blending ICT tools in teaching mathematics. There are two ways in which the use of blended ICT in mathematics teaching can be improved: raising ICT awareness and ensuring access to ICT among students and teachers.
Role of Youth in Education and its Impact on Development in District Doda, Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Batt Gufran Hussain
Published: September 2023

The mountainous region of India has been at the mercy of political turmoil for years, and on-going conflicts have limited access to quality learning environments. Without proper access to education and resources, many of Doda District's youth are unable to reach their fullest potential or even participate in basic levels of development. In this , we're exploring the impact of education on youth and development in Doda District, Jammu and Kashmir. We're going to uncover how lack of education has impacted the region's economic and social growth while examining current initiatives that are creating change. The  on the title focuses on how to improve the development and participation of youth in the field of education. There are so many challenges faced by the people in the area in the shape of terrorism that stops the youth’s participation in the system of education and development that is why we need to protect both the development and education so we can get the peace, prosperity, brotherhood, harmony, tolerance and defence. It is the education through which we gain peace that leads to development and awareness of the positivity. The government has also introduced the New Education Policy Model which is a curriculum-based educational programmed for the betterment of children. This programmed focuses on developing the cognitive, physical and social skills of children. The region has also developed a Child Friendly School (CFS) concept, which seeks to provide quality education to children from lower-income families. CFSs are supported by the government and have teachers who are specially trained in early childhood education. Jammu and Kashmir has taken significant steps to ensure that all children have access to quality education. The initiatives mentioned above have helped the state to become one of the leading providers of ECE in India.
SOME LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTIONING OF SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Myszona-Kostrzewa Katarzyna
Published: September 2023

International liability is one of the most difficult legal issues related to satellite navigation applications. The 1972 Liability Convention provides that a launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the Earth or to aircraft flight, and liable for damage due to its fault in space. The legal situation of artificial satellites, including navigation satellites, is determined by their assignment to space objects. Unfortunately, the term “space object” is also not specifically defined in international space law. The main purpose of this article is to determine whether damage caused by satellite navigation systems can be covered by the Liability Convention, whether the Convention refers only to direct physical damage resulting from the fall or collision of space objects or whether it also encompasses damage resulting from the malfunctioning of a navigation space object and intangible electromagnetic waves. It seems that the present regulations of the Outer Space Treaty and the Liability Convention do not apply to satellite navigation and do not cover the damage caused by navigation’s intangible signals. Unfortunately, it is rather clear that the international community is unlikely to adopt uniform rules on liability for satellite navigation signals in the near future. However, the United Nations and its Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space remain to be the best platform to work on establishing the principles governing the issue of liability for damage caused by malfunctioning of satellite navigation systems and their signals.
The Patient and Electrical Safety in The Modern Hospital
Authors: Walter Carl
Published: September 2023

Safety is a complex subject because it belongs to everybody. No matter what you do, no matter how carefully you plan, some careless or ignorant user introduces the hazard that may get your patient. This is the ever present complexity. The problem never is solved. The problem never stands still. It always is sneaking up on some unwitting victim. Philosophically, the safety program has to have sufficient redundancy in its various components to permit the carelessness inherent in human behavior. In the program we’re going to discuss there are many factors that we have tried to knit together in order to provide the patient and his physician with the ultimate in safety.
Pseudohypoparathyroidism: A Case Report
Authors: Shelling Richard E.
Published: September 2023

Pseudohypoparathyroidism was first described by Albright and his associates in 19421. It is characterized by a failure of end organ response in the kidney to parathyroid hormone. Clinically, such patients are characterized by short stature, round face, and short metacarpals; they have low serum calciums and increased serum phosphorous. In addition they may be retarded, and seizures are a frequent occurrence. Abnormal calcifications are seen on x-ray, particularly on the basal ganglion and in ligamentous structures.
A New Disposable Oral Thermometer in Clinical Use
Authors: Cyr Barbara St. , Beck William C.
Published: September 2023

It has become accepted practice in patient evaluation that the sublingual estimation of temperature is an accurate guide to the patient’s systemic temperature. If we are to rely upon this for the diagnosis and management, we must be assured of accuracy. Furthermore, the estimation of the patient’s temperature consumes a fairly large amount of nursing time. Therefore, improvements in accuracy, and reduction of time would be valuable and important additions to our armamentarium. We feel that both of these and other significant attributes are available in an entirely new method of thermometry. We are going to describe this method and assess its usefulness in comparison with the clinical glass thermometer.
Radiation Risks From Mammography a Preliminary Report
Authors: Crosby E. H. , Ty James
Published: September 2023

It is now fairly well established that irradiation of the female breasts at high and moderate radiation dose levels increases the likelihood of breast cancers developing in the irradiated breasts. The excess incidence (above normal or spontaneous incidence) starts to occur approximately 8-10 years after the exposure to ionizing radiation and continues until at least 25 years after exposure. It is the purpose of this communication to review the literature on the late effects of breast irradiation and to attempt to apply the literature data on radiation risk to our measurements of the radiation doses delivered during x-ray examination of the female breast.