bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE CASES OF PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME
Authors: Paslı Figen
Published: July 2024

Divorce is a rather difficult process for both children and parents. After separation or divorce, the child may reject one of the parents, s/he may typically strongly object seeing one parent or may not want to go to that parent. This rejection may be for normal or acceptable reasons, or the child’s “alienation” against the parent may be the reason. Defined as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), this case is actually a form of emotional abuse. This process can be carried out in a healthy manner by ensuring coordination among the court, treatment providers, children and families; that is, case management. Child abuse is related to multiple disciplines in terms of causes and consequences. Hospital-based, multidisciplinary teams meet the legal, psychosocial support, and treatment needs of the abused child in a holistic approach. There are views on PAS, stating that it is a syndrome or just alienation. The ongoing discussions about it do not change the fact that there is a clinical situation affecting the children and parents.
In this study, it is aimed to create a roadmap for the evaluation of these cases, by presenting the examples where the reports, which has been prepared at the end of the process evaluated at a hospital-based Child Protection Centre and conducted with case management, have affected the Court’s decision.
In PAS cases, separate works carried out with a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach by multiple professionals can be conducted at a low cost with a case management by the coordination of a social worker at the team. The reports submitted to the courts will include the evaluations of all the professionals in the team and will transparently and clearly highlight the common decision that is made in line with the child’s primary benefit. The reports prepared in this way will affect the decisions of the Court and the victimization of children and parents will be prevented.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Genel Aidiyet Duygularının Belirleyicileri: Anne-Baba Tutumları ve Bağlanma Stilleri
Authors: Özler Ervüz Feyza , Öztürk Meral
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma üniversite öğrencilerinin anne-baba tutumları ve bağlanma stillerinin genel aidiyet duyguları üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Araştırmada ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya 506 kadın, 148 erkek olmak üzere 655 üniversite öğrencisi katılmış olup yaş ortalamaları 20,50±2,84’tür. Katılımcıların 120’si (%18,4) fen bilimleri, 279’u (%42,9) sağlık bilimleri, 252’si (%38,7) ise sosyal bilimler alanında okuyan öğrencilerden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada sosyo-demografik bilgi formu, Genel Aidiyet Ölçeği, Anne- Baba Tutum Ölçeği ve Üç Boyutlu Bağlanma Stilleri Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Anket formu internet üzerinden katılımcılara uygulanmıştır. Bağımsız değişkenlerin bağımlı değişken üzerindeki etkisi hiyerarşik regresyon analizi ile incelenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, üniversite öğrencilerinin genel aidiyet duygusunun yüksek olduğunu, çoğunluğunun otoriter ebeveyn tutumuyla yetiştirildiklerini ve güvenli bağlanma stiline sahip olduklarını göstermektedir. Anne-baba tutumları genel aidiyeti anlamlı düzeyde etkilemektedir. Demokratik tutum ve koruyucu-istekçi tutum arttıkça genel aidiyet duygusu azalmakta, otoriter tutum arttıkça genel aidiyet duygusu da artmaktadır. Bağlanma stillerinin analize dahil edilmesi ile birlikte bağımsız değişkenlerin bağımlı değişkenleri yordama düzeyi %18’den %50’ye yükselmektedir. Bağlanma stilleri içerisinde güvenli bağlanma ve kaygılı bağlanma genel aidiyeti pozitif yönde etkilerken, kaçınan bağlanma stilinin genel aidiyet duygusu üzerinde bir etkisi bulunmamaktadır.
Okul Sosyal Hizmeti Perspektifinden Sürdürülebilir Bir Eğitim Modeli Olarak Yeşil Okullar
Authors: Kara Yunus
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, mevcut literatürün gözden geçirilmesiyle yeşil okul kavramının derinlemesine incelenmesidir. Yeşil okul kavramı, enerji, kaynak ve para tasarrufu sağlamanın yanı sıra öğrenmeye elverişli sağlıklı bir ortam yaratan okul binası ya da tesisleri olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Yeşil okul kavramı, içerik itibariyle sosyal hizmet mesleği ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleriyle de yakından ilişkilidir. Bu çalışma kapsamında yeşil okul kavramı açıklanarak, yeşil okulların mikro, mezzo ve makro düzeydeki faydalarına değinilecek, sonrasında yeşil okulların sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleriyle olan ilişkisinden bahsedilecektir. Çalışmanın sunduğu bilgilerin, özellikle ülkemizdeki okul sosyal hizmeti uygulamalarına yarar sağlayacağı, okullarda ekolojik bir perspektifin gelişmesine katkı sunacağı düşünülmektedir.
Sosyal Hizmet Akademisyenleri Perspektifinden Ekolojik Sosyal Hizmet
Authors: Aslan Şeniz , Ceylan Harun
Published: July 2024

Sosyal hizmette ekolojiyle ilgili konulara çözüm bulma çabaları ekolojik sosyal hizmeti oluşturmakta ve tartışmalar teorik/kavramsal boyut, etik, uygulama ve eğitim alanlarında sürdürülmektedir. Ekolojik sosyal hizmetin nasıl mümkün olabileceği sorusu literatürü şekillendirmektedir. Bu çalışma da aynı sorunun cevaplanmasına katkıda bulunmak için teori, uygulama ve eğitimin kesişimindeki sosyal hizmet akademisyenlerinin ekolojik sosyal hizmeti nasıl değerlendirdiğini ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Nitel yöntemle tasarlanan fenomenolojik bu çalışmada amaçlı örnekleme doğrultusunda ekolojik sosyal hizmet konusunda akademik üretimde bulunmuş 15 sosyal hizmet akademisyeniyle görüşmeler yapılmış, verilerin MAXQDA programıyla analizi sonucu sekiz tema oluşmuştur. Araştırma bulguları ekolojik sosyal hizmetin gerçekleşmesi için sosyal hizmet eğitiminde ekolojiye dair konulara teorik ve uygulamalı olarak yer verilmesinin, mevcut çevre anlayışının sosyal çevrenin ötesinde fiziksel çevreyi de içerecek biçimde genişlemesinin, uygulamada ve bilgi temelinde disiplinlerarası yaklaşımın benimsenmesinin gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Rol/görevler bağlamında ise makro ve toplum odaklı görevlerle savunuculuk, aktivistlik ve eğitimci rollerinin önemi vurgulanmıştır. Ayrıca uygulama politikadan bağımsız olmadığından yasal gerekçelere, makro bir yaklaşım ve uygulama düzeyine ihtiyaç olduğu, kapsayıcı bir etiğin ancak insan dışı canlıların yaşam hakkını ve önemini tanımakla mümkün olabileceği anlaşılmıştır.
İntihar Riski Olan Bireylerde Varoluşsal Analiz ve Logoterapinin Etkililiği
Authors: Erdem Metin , Kesgin Bedrettin , Zengin Oğuzhan
Published: July 2024

Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından bir halk sağlığı sorunu olarak kabul edilen intiharın nedenlerinden biri de hayatı anlamlandıramama ve buna bağlı olarak varoluşsal anlamsızlık düşüncesi ve duygusudur. Varoluşsal ya da anlam krizi yaşayan kişilere müdahalede kullanılan logoterapinin, kişilerin anlam kazanmalarına destek olduğu için bu krizlerde etkili olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Bu çalışmada logoterapi müdahalesinin varoluşsal anlam krizi yaşayan ve intihar riski taşıyan bireylerin intihar düzeyleri üzerinde etkisi olup olmadığının ortaya konması amaçlanmıştır. Söz konusu amaç doğrultusunda deneysel yöntemin kullanıldığı çalışma öntest-sontest modeline dayanmaktadır. Ayrıca bu çalışmada anlam ve öznelerarasılık arasındaki ilişki ele alınmıştır.
Bu çalışma kapsamında altısı deney, altısı kontrol grubunda olmak üzere toplam on iki katılımcı ile çalışılmıştır. Deney grubundaki müdahale 02.12.2020 tarihinde başlamış ve 14.07.2021 tarihinde sonlandırılmıştır. Bu süreçte anamnez dahil olmak üzere toplam 75 seans gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kontrol grubuna herhangi bir müdahalede bulunulmamıştır. Müdahale sona erdikten altı hafta sonra takip çalışması yapılmıştır.
Müdahalenin katılımcılar üzerindeki etkililiğini belirlemek amacıyla öntest, sontest ve izlem süreçlerinde İntihar Olasılığı Ölçeği ve Yaşamın Anlamı ve Amacı Ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Logoterapi müdahalesinin etkisini test etmek için Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır.
Araştırma sonucunda deney ve kontrol grubu katılımcılarının müdahale öncesi intihar risk düzeylerinin benzer olduğu ancak sontest ve izlem ölçümlerinin deney grubu lehine olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak logoterapi müdahalesinin intihar riski taşıyan bireylerde intihar riskini kalıcı olarak azaltarak yaşamı anlamlı kılmada etkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir
Engelli Bireylerin Sosyal Dışlanma Deneyimleri Üzerine Fenomenolojik Bir Araştırma
Authors: Kaldık Behçet
Published: July 2024

Mevcut araştırma, engelli bireylerin sosyal dışlanma deneyimlerini incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Bu bağlamda, verilerin toplanmasında nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış olup desen olarak da fenomenoloji kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemi kapsamında Tokat il merkezinde ikamet eden 36 engelli birey ile görüşülmüştür. Görüşmeler, yarı yapılandırılmış form aracılığıyla yapılmıştır. Katılımcılardan elde edilen veriler, MAXQDA programı vasıtası ile kodlanmış olup betimsel analize tabi tutulmuştur. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgular beş ana temada toplanmış, bu temaların altında da çeşitli kodlar oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma sonucuna göre engelli bireyler, çeşitli alanlarda sosyal dışlanma yaşamışlardır. Bu minvalde, bireylerin dışlanma yaşadıkları temel alanlardan birinin ekonomi olduğu görülmüştür. Engelliler, çalışma yaşamına katılımda sorun yaşadıkları gibi temel ihtiyaçlarını gidermede de sorun yaşamışlardır. Ayrıca bireylerin eğitim hizmetleri, erişilebilirlik, siyaset, sosyal katılım ve sosyal ilişki alanlarında dışlanma yaşadıkları ortaya konulmuştur. Özellikle toplumsal düzlemde üretilen sorunlar ve erişilebilirlik standartlarının düşük olması, engelli bireylerin bağımsız ve etkin biçimde sosyal yaşama katılım sağlamasını engellemiştir.
Deprem'den Soma'ya: Yeni Bir Hayata Başlama Deneyimlerine ve Algılarına İlişkin Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Kaymakcı Yavuz Selim , Aca Zeynep
Published: July 2024

Çalışmanın amacı, 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremi ardından kalıcı olarak yer değiştiren depremzedelerin yeni bir hayata başlama deneyimlerini ve algılarını derinlemesine incelemedir. Örnek olay desenindeki çalışmada amaçlı örnekleme tekniğinden yararlanılarak Soma'ya yerleşen on dört depremzedeyle görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcıların onayı alınarak kaydedilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler, on beş Temmuz – yirmi Eylül 2023 tarihleri arasında yüz yüze gerçekleştirilmiş ve ardından yazıya aktarılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda, ‘günlük rutinin değişmesi’, ‘ekonomik zorluklar’, ‘çalışma hayatına ilişkin zorluklar’, ‘sağlıkta karşılaşılan zorluklar’, ‘eğitimde karşılaşılan zorluklar’, ‘olumsuz etkileşimler’ ve ‘olumlu etkileşimler’ şeklinde yedi tema ve temaların alt temaları elde edilmiştir. Araştırma, özellikle deprem nedeniyle kalıcı yer değiştirenlerin hayat deneyimlerine ilişkin olsa da bulgular bu deneyimin hem depreme ilişkin hayat deneyimlerine hem de diğer afetlerden kaynaklı kalıcı yer değiştirme deneyimlerine uygulanabileceğini ima etmektedir. Ayrıca araştırma depremzedelerin deneyimlerini ve algılarını onların perspektifinden incelediği için daha ileri uygulamalara yönelik programların geliştirilmesine ve acil durumlara yönelik acil durum planlarının hazırlanmasına yol gösterici olabilir.
Ebeveynlerin Anne-Babalarına Bağlanma Stillerinin İhmal İstismar Farkındalığına Etkisinin Sosyal Hizmet Bakış Açısıyla İncelenmesi
Authors: İnan Maruf Buğra , Uğurlu Zilan
Published: July 2024

Çocuk ihmal ve istismarı gerek sosyal hizmet literatüründe gerekse toplumumuzda çok önemli bir yere sahip, sıkça karşılaşılan ve çocuklar üzerinde sosyal, psikolojik ve davranışsal birçok etkisi bulunan bir durumdur. Çocukluğunda anne ve babasına güvenli bağlanma kuramayan kişilerin ihmal veya istismara uğrama riskleri bulunmaktadır. Bireylerin ebeveynleriyle kurmuş oldukları bağlanma stillerinin, ileriki yaşlarında çocuk sahibi olduklarında ihmal istismar farkındalıklarına ne gibi etkisinin olabileceğinin araştırılması çalışmanın çıkış noktasını oluşturmuştur. Bu çalışmada, 0-6 yaş çocuğa sahip ebeveynlerin anne-babalarına bağlanma stillerinin ihmal istismar farkındalığına etkisi sosyal hizmet bakış açısıyla incelenmiştir. Nicel araştırma yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiş olan çalışmada amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden kartopu tekniği kullanılmıştır. Veriler, sosyodemografik veri formu, Ana-Babaya Bağlanma Ölçeği (ABBÖ) ve Ebeveynlerin Çocuk İhmali ve İstismarı Farkındalık Ölçeği (EÇİFÖ) ile Google Forms üzerinde oluşturulan veri toplama formuna gönüllü olarak katılmayı kabul eden 281 ebeveynden elde edilmiştir. Ebeveynlerin çocuk ihmal ve istismarı farkındalık ölçeği ile anne babaya bağlanma ölçeğinin anne ve baba formu arasında negatif yönlü ilişki saptanmıştır ancak anlamlı bir ilişki olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Anne babaya bağlanma ölçeğinin anne ve baba formu arasında ise pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Ebeveynlerin annelerine yönelik bağlanma düzeyleri arttıkça babalarına yönelik bağlanma düzeylerinin de arttığı belirlenmiştir.
Baskı Karşıtı Uygulama: Baskıyı Tanımak ve Klinik Uygulamada Ele Almak Üzerine
Authors: Kolay Çepni Şükran
Published: July 2024

Tanıdık bir kavram gibi görünmesine karşın baskıyı tanıyabilmek ve onunla mücadele edebilmek, sosyal hizmet uzmanları için her zaman kolay değildir. Bunun en önemli nedenleri arasında baskının karmaşık doğası ve gizlenebilme yeteneği vardır. Baskı, çoklu düzlemde görülen, sosyal etkileşim yoluyla inşa edilen ve hiyerarşik bir sistemi dayatan, zorlayıcı bir mekanizmadır. Baskı konusu, dünyadaki gelişmelerle paralel olarak, 1960’lardan itibaren sosyal hizmet alanında, farklı açılardan tartışılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sosyal hizmet alanında baskının daha çok tanınmasına katkı sunmak ve sosyal hizmet uzmanlarının klinik uygulamada baskı karşıtı yaklaşımı uygulamalarına nasıl dahil edebilecekleri konusunda bir değerlendirmede bulunmaktır. Bu kapsamda çalışma içerisinde baskının özelliklerine, sosyal hizmette baskı karşıtı yaklaşımın kullanılmasına uzanan sürece ve baskı karşıtı yaklaşımın ele aldığı meselelere yönelik yaklaşımına yer verilmiştir. Sosyal hizmet uzmanlarının klinik uygulamada baskıya karşı olma konusunda bir tavır benimsemelerinin, müracaatçıların özgürleşmesine ve güçlenmesine katkı sunacağı ve mesleki uygulamaların niteliğini artıracağına inanılmaktadır.
Technical features of traditional engrave panting in lacquer works at Binh Duong
Authors: Thi Ngoc Diep Dr. Nguyen
Published: July 2024

Lacquer comes in a variety of forms and styles of expression, like clear warm cockroach paint and jet black lacquer, which merge in harmony with many other materials (eggs, pearls, gold, silver, lipstick, colors, and so on) to create a work of profound artistic language. Artists have conveyed these forms and techniques through lacquer paintings. With a comprehensive expression of typical materials combined with abrasive painting techniques (interlacing, snailegg carving techniques, embossed relief painting techniques, gold cupping techniques, sunken engraving techniques, engraved paint or so on), each type of lacquer painting in Binh Duong has become more effective than expected. Among the current lacquer techniques, the engraving technique involves the artisan's meticulousness and expertise when utilizing sharp, blunt tools to carve into the paint surface while also creating evenly spaced engraving lines. These engraved lines have become a defining feature of Binh Duong's painting and engravingtechniques. Because of the above distinguishing features, the author employed an artistic research approach to analyze and evaluate several traditional lacquer painting styles in Binh Duong. To clearly see the artistic value of the engraving technique in Binh Duong, it must be recognized as a true core value that deserves to be cherished and promoted in creativity, education, and vocational transmission, especially given the risk that traditional occupationsare gradually disappearing, as they are today.
Introduction to the Point of View on Conservation – Promotion and Succession – Development for the Oral Music Backgrounds of Ethnomusicology Industry
Authors: Pham Dac Vy Thao , Thi My Liem Nguyen
Published: July 2024

The achievements of the branch of Ethnomusicology (Ethnomusicology) have become views, theories and methods used by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO in its progressive activities around the world. The views and theories of this science have also begun to appear, strongly developed in the music studies of ethnic groups in Vietnam since the 1980s of the twentieth century, impact, influence and are used in many state policies for the preservation and promotion of historical monuments, types of culture and art. However, in some places, there is still a need for analysis, explanation as well as introduction to use. This article aims to introduce the views, theories and methods of the ethnographic music industry on the issue of Conservation - promotion or Inheriting - development of the music of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
AI’s Role in Enhancing Cross Cultural Competence and Leadership through Online Education Programs
Authors: Chen Xiuli , Zmire Zeljana
Published: July 2024

Cross-cultural competence (CCC) is essential for any future leader. The paper analyzes and discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to narrow the divide existing in online degree programs, a pivotal element in fostering leadership excellence and capabilities while ensuring universal access to technology. The study's methodology primarily involves an in-depth literature review of existing research and theories on AI, online education, and cross-cultural competence. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses of current online educational platforms and recommends introducing AI precision education to bridge the shortcomings of different platforms. The paper reveals some critical insights: CCC is essential for students and future leaders to function in a globalized, increasingly interconnected world; however, there has been a gap between students' assumed CCC and their actual CCC. The paper identifies shortcomings in their CCC curriculum and suggests improvement methods by analyzing the world's top ten STEM universities. The paper finds that AI's ability to accommodate cultural and cognitive differences promotes an inclusive educational environment and addresses broader digital access and equity issues. It concludes with a strong argument for integrating AI in online cross-cultural education to prepare future leaders with the skills necessary to thrive in a globalized, increasingly interconnected world.
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching practicum: Problems and suggestions for solutions
Authors: Merç Ali
Published: July 2024

Although studies on the teaching practicum experiences of pre-service English teachers have tried to identify some problems and offer solutions, research addressing the issue from the perspectives of all stakeholders by examining both the expectations of pre-service teachers and the potential problems they face in this process is rather limited. In this regard, as part of a larger project, this session aims to uncover prospective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ expectations and problems during the practicum process based on the opinions of various stakeholders. 160 pre-service teachers studying in the final year of an English language teacher education program, 22 teacher educators, and 39 English teachers supervising those teacher candidates during the practicum process participated in the study. Data came from two sources: reflective reports requested from all participants of the study in the fourth and eighth weeks of the 12-week practicum process and the focus group interviews conducted with five pre-service teachers, five university supervisors, and five cooperating teachers. The analyses documented problems related to pre-service teachers, their teaching skills, classroom management, pupils, teaching procedures, and school context. Maximizing practice opportunities in quantity and quality and higher levels of communication and interaction among the stakeholders were the main suggestions as solutions to problems. These recommendations and some suggestions for future research will potentially increase the quality and effectiveness of the practicum process.
Teaching Innovation of University Grade in Automotive Engineering
Authors: Pérez-Ràfols Francesc , Niubó Maria , De Felipe Blanch José Juan
Published: July 2024

In this work, we present the implementation of a flipped classroom methodology in two engineering courses, both with a heavy weight given to problem solution. In class, the students are first evaluated by a test, in order to encourage them to see the videos. In one course the test is gamified, while not in the other, so that the different level of encouragement can be assessed. Then conceptual problems are proposed to help the students think and discuss about the theoretical background. Finally, the problem sessions are approached seeking an active involvement by the students. The aim of this methodology is to facilitate a deeper learning of the needed theoretical background, an issue in which students struggled due to lack of motivation and the student's ability to access information during their study. The results of the methodology are evaluated by using standard questioners passed to the students. Answers were obtained from 31 students, which corresponds to 40 % of all involved students. The results obtained showcase an improvement of student motivation and learning. Key aspects identified leading to the success are a good organization of the curse, the adaptation of all activities to form a coherent course and the active and approachable attitude showcased by the teachers.
Of Shadowcats and Pipeweed: Fantastic Animal and Plant Names in a Cross-linguistic Comparison
Authors: Jelínek Jiří
Published: July 2024

The paper focuses on the names of fictitious species of animals and plants and on their position in the creation of fictional worlds. The examined sample of occasionalisms, or nonce words, is drawn from popular and influential writings, which include J. R. R. Tolkien’s works, Terry Pratchett’s texts, J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series and George R. R. Martin’s The Song of Ice and Fire series. The position of the sign in the word-formation system of both the original language of the work and of selected translations is analyzed – mainly English, German, and Czech versions are taken into account. A cross-linguistic comparison leads to the conclusion that the choices made by the writer or the translator in naming fictional species correspond, on the one hand, to the linguistic habits of the language in question, while, on the other hand, providing room for linguistic experimentation and influence from the language of the original text. The paper also shows how the chosen texts, through the usage of fictitious names of species, attempt to meet the readers’ expectations for speculative literature. The presence of boundary crossing, hybridization, and linguistic creativity makes foregrounded world-building possible. However, accentuated connections between the words and between the species of the fictional and the actual world also show that an unambiguous, simpler world is presented this way. Word-formation is presented by the study as a way to link the actual world and the simplified speculative world, thus highlighting its importance.
Predictors of Gaming Disorder Among University Students
Authors: Keskinkilic Enes , Alan Tansu , Demirtaş Zorbaz Selen , Akın Arıkan Çiğdem , Şengül Asiye
Published: July 2024

The number of individuals playing online competitive games is increasing day by day. Although these games are sometimes played for purposes such as socializing or having fun, they can sometimes lead to negative consequences such as gaming disorder. Playing online games is common among university students. Therefore, the aim of this study is to reveal the variables that lead to gaming disorder in university students who play online games. For this purpose, data were collected from 1014 university students who actively play online games. 64.5% of the students were male, 35% were female and 0.5% did not want to specify their gender. Their average age is 22.82 (sd=4.21). Based on the results, competition, fantasy, and coping game playing motivations, age of the students and time spent playing games were found to be predictors of gaming disorder among online gamers. Socialization and enjoyment motivations were not significant predictors of gaming disorder. All variables together explained 35% of the variance in gaming disorder.
Stories of Experience: Learning and Teaching by Creating and Listening
Authors: Murphy David
Published: July 2024

Narrative is a foundational element to understanding human learning. Our inherent capacity to tell and process stories allows us to communicate and remember complex information to improve and adapt to our environments. This paper presents stories of experience as a pedagogical approach that can enliven curriculum in an age of technological dominance by providing a theoretical foundation of experience, narrative, and autobiography. Together with pedagogies of listening, storytelling, and care, they suggest an alternative transformative engagement with learning.
Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Care and Education Provisioning: Towards Empowered Communities
Authors: Tyilo Nonzukiso , Matshoba Thobeka
Published: July 2024

Early Childhood Care and Education provide opportunities for children to develop holistically to flourish after their early years. Families and preschool environments influence children's development. However, preschool experiences are not the primary factor in a child's development during early learning, hence the foundations laid by the family matter most during the children’s early years. Hence, communities, parents, and caregivers need to ensure that children's holistic development is realized and this begins from conception. During the early years, community collaborations that benefit children are often encouraged. Children may miss out on learning and developmental chances, and their brain development and capacity to thrive later in life may be jeopardized if partnerships between communities and early childhood centres are not realized and achieved. Research suggests that caregivers, parents, and communities are not completely involved in their children's early learning, and this impacts negatively on the provision of ECCE services. Hence, this paper investigates how early childhood education is conceptualized to empower communities. The cooperation theory which emphasizes interpersonal contact among various stakeholders with varied roles to achieve a shared goal, was adopted. Ten communities from Chris Hani District Municipality were purposefully chosen to be included in the study using the qualitative research approach and interpretive paradigm. Data collection tools included focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that stakeholders are working in silos for the ECCE provisioning as the research participants were not aware of the services rendered by other stakeholders. Practitioners mentioned lack of parental involvement as another factor compromising the provision of ECCE. Parents seemed to be unaware of their responsibility when it comes to early learning. In empowering communities about their involvement in the provision of ECCE, the paper suggests community dialogues with the cooperation of other stakeholders, including government departments. In addition, parents need to be engaged in their children’s early learning by providing caring and nurturing environments that support children’s holistic development from their early years for them to thrive even beyond their childhood years.
Turizmin Çeşitlendirilmesi Kapsamında Sörf Okulları: Çeşme-Alaçatı Örneği
Authors: Özkavak Alihan , Esentaş Deveci Melike
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, Çeşme Alaçatı bölgesinde yer alan sörf okullarının gözünden, Alaçatı beldesinin rekreasyonel turizm popülasyonunu incelemek, potansiyelini ortaya koymak ve gelişim için öneriler getirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu amaçlı örneklem yöntemlerinden, benzeşik örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya, Alaçatı beldesinde yer alan sörf okullarının üst düzey yöneticileri katılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel veri toplama aracı olarak görüşme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin NVIVO 10 programı ile modellenerek sunulması sağlanmıştır. Katılımcılara toplam 5 soru yöneltilmiştir. Sorulan sorulara ilişkin kısa başlıklar oluşturulmuş ve ticari rekreasyon, eğitim, popülarite, pandemi, coğrafi konum, profesyonel başarı, uluslararasılaşma, sponsorluk ve özgürlük vb. temalar ortaya çıkmıştır. Sonuç olarak, Alaçatı bölgesinin dünyada sörf turizm bölgeleri arasında önemli bir konuma sahip olduğu, bu anlamda popülaritesinin korunabilmesi adına pazarlama alanında önemli çalışmaların yapılması gerekliliği ortaya çıkmıştır. Alaçatı özelinde, sörf turizminde nitelikli personel eksikliği yaşandığı ifade edilmiştir. Bu eksikliğin giderilebilmesi adına, Spor Bilimleri Fakültelerinde yetişmiş, ön eğitimi almış, bireylerin sörf turizmine adaptasyon sürecinin daha rahat geçtiği belirtilmektedir. Dolayısıyla sörf okullarının yeterli nitelikli personel kadrosuna sahip olması, istenilen hizmet kalitesine ulaşmasında önemli bir yere sahip olduğu gözlemlenmiştir.
Enhancing Company Value: The Impact of Managerial Ownership and CSR Disclosure
Authors: Misheleiloen Misheleiloen
Published: July 2024

The Influence of Managerial Ownership and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Disclosure on Company Value (Empirical Study of Manufacturing Companies in the Consumer Goods Industry Sector Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 Period). To determine the influence of managerial ownership and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure on the value of manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2017-2019 period. This research method uses multiple linear analysis methods. Managerial ownership has a significant negative influence on firm value partially. Disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has a significant positive influence on company value partially. Managerial ownership and disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have a significant positive influence simultaneously on company value. The managerial implications of this research explore the impact of managerial ownership and disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on increasing company value. Managerial ownership plays an important role in aligning interests between management and shareholders, which in turn can motivate management to improve company performance. On the other hand, CSR disclosure not only builds a positive image of the company but also increases stakeholder trust and loyalty.
SILDENAFIL DECREASED TNF-α AND IL-6 LEVELS IN CD‐INDUCED ACUTE TOXICITY
Authors: Baran Ahmet Hüsamettin , Berk Ahmet , Uyumlu Ayşe Burçin , Arslan Solmaz Özgen , Yalım Göknur
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sildenafil (SIL) on inflammation and histopathological changes in cadmium (Cd)-induced toxicity in female rats.
Material and Method: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α) levels were measured to assess the degree of inflammation. Histopathological changes in the liver, lungs and kidneys were also assessed.
Result and Discussion: SIL significantly reduced the cellular release of TNF-α and IL-6, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of Cd-induced tissue damage. When SIL was administered alone, it showed histopathological effects similar to the control group. However, it was found that co-administration of SIL with Cd prevented portal vein dilation and central vein enlargement in the liver, prevented necrosis in kidney tissue, but did not affect the lung. Although SIL has variable protective effects on tissues, our results are in support of the idea that the use of SIL in tissue damage management can be investigated for its efficacy in modulating oxidative stress-induced proinflammatory cytokine activation in vivo and ultimately help prevent Cd-induced tissue damage. Our study has shown that SIL can reduce Cd-induced acute toxicity in rats. SIL may be use as a protective agent against toxicity of heavy metals.
DETERMINATION OF THE CIRCADIAN OSCILLATION PATTERN OF UNFOLDED PROTEIN RESPONSE SIGNALING COMPONENTS IN HUMAN EMBRYONIC KIDNEY HEK293 CELLS
Authors: Erzurumlu Yalçın , Doğan Hatice Kübra , Çataklı Deniz
Published: July 2024

Objective: The circadian rhythm is one of the primary regulatory systems with near 24-hour oscillations. It has a crucial role in regulating physiological conditions in the human body, including body temperature and the secretion of hormones. Numerous disorders, such as cancer and diabetes, have been linked to disruptions of the cellular circadian rhythm. Herein, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the circadian rhythm and unfolded protein response (UPR) signaling, which is one of the important physiological mechanisms in mammalian cells and has recently been associated with drug resistance, invasion and metastasis in cancer.
Material and Method: Human embryonic kidney cell line HEK293 was provided from the American Type Culture Collection and propagated in DMEM containing 10% FBS and growth ingredients. For in vitro circadian synchronization, cells were exposed to 50% and then the oscillation pattern of gene and protein expression of UPR-related target genes was analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting, respectively. The oscillation pattern was commented on through curve-fitting analysis.
Result and Discussion: Our findings demonstrated that UPR components, including IRE1α, XBP-1s, eIF2α, phospho(Ser51)-eIF2α, PERK, ATF4, GADD34 and ATF6, tightly exhibit oscillation patterns under a circadian rhythm on a 48-hour time scale like the PER1 gene that is a core component of the circadian rhythm. Moreover, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress genes, BiP/GRP78 and CHOP, were similar to UPR components under the circadian rhythm. Additionally, we found the activation of UPR signaling harmoniously modulated with the circadian rhythm. Present data indicated that the expression level of UPR components exhibited strict oscillation under the circadian rhythm. Our findings may guide experimental studies of new-generation UPR-targeted drugs to be developed to treat various pathologies in accordance with the circadian rhythm.
The Extended Jeffrey Prior Based on Generalized Fisher Information
Authors: Fajar Muhammad
Published: July 2024

The Jeffrey prior is noninformative prior formed from the Fisher information. However, nowadays, Fisher information is extended to generalized fisher information, which has various forms of specifications. Therefore, this paper aims to establish a theoretical framework of the extended Jeffrey prior based on generalized Fisher information as a first step of investigation for future research. The findings of this study are that the form of the extended Jeffrey prior varies depending on the type of generalized fisher information used. However, the posterior formed using the extended Jeffrey prior is not closed-formed and requires a more complex estimation algorithm than the standard algorithm.
Supporting the development and improvement of teachers’ relational competency
Authors: Jönsson Anders , Aspelin Jonas , Lindberg Sofia , Östlund Daniel
Published: August 2024

In this paper we present experiences and findings from a research program on how to support the development and improvement of teachers’ relational competency. Outcomes of the research program include a theoretical framework encompassing different aspects of relational competency (“communicative competency,” “differentiation competence,” and “socio-emotional competency”), and studies reporting on the use of two different methodologies (digital video simulations and virtual simulations with avatars) for assessing, as well as supporting, the development and improvements of said competency. The merits and shortcomings of these methodologies are discussed, and we propose a framework that can be used in teacher education and/or for professional development of teachers’ relational competency, based on our experiences and research findings.
New evidence that vitamin D prevents headache: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
Authors: Xiong Haibing , Jiang Ran , Xing Lingzhi , Zheng Jiaojiao , Tian Xinhong , Leng Jiajie , Guo Xin , Zeng Shi , Xiong Haofeng , Huo Jianhong , Li Letai
Published: July 2024

Background

Previous observational clinical studies and meta-analyses have yielded inconsistent results regarding the relationship between vitamin D and headache, and the causal relationship remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the causal relationship between vitamin D and headache by bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis.

Methods

The relationship between high levels of vitamin D and headache was investigated by two-sample MR analysis using publicly available genome-wide association study (GWAS) data. The primary method was inverse variance weighting (IVW), and secondary methods were weighted median and MR-Egger methods. No heterogeneity or horizontal multidirectionality was found in the MR results. The robustness and validity of the findings were assessed using the leave-behind method.

Results

A significant causal relationship was found between high vitamin D levels and headache using the IVW method (OR = 0.848; p = 0.007; 95% CI = 0.752–0.956). However, in a reverse analysis, no evidence of a causal relationship between headache and high levels of vitamin D was found using the IVW method (OR = 1.001; p = 0.906; 95% CI = 0.994–1.006). Our MR analyses showed no significant horizontal multidimensionality or heterogeneity (p > 0.05). Sensitivity analyses confirmed that MR estimates were not affected by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Confirmation that our results are robust and valid has been obtained by the leave-one-out method.

Conclusion

Our study suggests that high levels of vitamin D prevent the risk of headache. However, there is no evidence of a causal relationship between headache and high levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D may reduce the risk of headache.
Transcriptional, biochemical, and histochemical response of resistant and susceptible cultivars of Brassica juncea against Albugo candida infection
Authors: Rai Prajjwal , Prasad Lakshman , Mehta Samridhi , Yadav Prashant , Sharma Anubhuti , Mishra Deep Narayan
Published: August 2024

White rust disease caused by a biotrophic oomycete Albugo candida is one of the most serious impediments in realizing the production potential of Brassica juncea. Due to the obligate nature of the pathogen, R-gene-based resistance is unstable as the newer virulent races emerge quickly. For this, a deep understanding of the molecular basis of resistance is essential for developing durable resistant varieties. In this study, we selected one susceptible cultivar, ‘Pusa Jaikisan’ and its single R gene based resistant NIL, ‘Pusa Jaikisan WRR as the source of understanding the defense mechanism in B. juncea against A. candida. Comparative histochemical analysis at 12 dpi showed higher callose deposition in the resistant cultivar than in the susceptible which hints towards its possible role in defense mechanism. Based on the biochemical markers observation, total protein was found to have a negative correlation with the resistance. The antioxidant enzymes (POX, CAT, and SOD) and non-enzymatic ROS scavenging compounds such as polyphenols and proline showed a positive correlation with the white rust resistance. Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO) total chlorophyll and total carotenoids were also found to be more abundant in the ‘Pusa Jaikisan WRR’. Based on the heat map analysis, PAL was identified to be the comparatively most induced enzyme involved in the defense mechanism. The polyphenol oxidase, total chlorophyll and total carotenoids were also found to show higher activity in the ‘Pusa Jaikisan WRR’. Furthermore, to study the defense response of ‘Pusa Jaikisan WRR’ compared to ‘Pusa Jaikisan’ against A. candida infection, the gene expression analyses of salicylic acid (SA)-marker PR protein genes (PR1 and PR2) and jasmonic acid (JA)-marker PR protein genes (PR3 and PR12) were done by qRT-PCR. Based on the results, PR2 emerged as the best possible gene for defense against A. candida followed by PR1. PR3 and PR12 also showed positive correlation with the disease resistance which may be due to the JA pathway acting complementary to the SA pathway in case of B. juncea-A. candida interaction. This provides evidence for the JA-SA hormonal crosstalk to be synergistic in case of the white rust resistance.
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Authors: Ran Pan , Tan Tao , Zhou Hui , Li Jinjin , Yang Hao , Li Juan , Zhang Jun
Published: August 2024

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PEMBERDAYAAN MELALUI PENDIDIKAN PERILAKU DAPAT MENINGKATKAN KEPATUHAN PENGOBATAN KLIEN DIABETES TIPE 2
Authors: Supriadi Supriadi , Kamil Mutofa , Saripah Iip , Parmudia Joni Rahmat
Published: July 2024

Management of diabetes mellitus (DM) has been carried out through various government policies, but has not shown optimal results. The main obstacle is the low level of client compliance in treatment. The task of ensuring that DM clients comply with treatment is not only borne by health service providers, but clients are also responsible for this. This study aims to explore empowerment through behavioral education in helping type 2 DM clients adhere to treatment. This research uses quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design without control methods. The sample was 15 people with inclusion criteria, namely type 2 DM clients, aged over 15 years, able to communicate and normal general condition. Data was collected through interview techniques using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale 8 instrument. Data analysis used the T test. The results of the study showed that there was an influence of behavioral education on type 2 DM clients' compliance with treatment with p-value: 0.001. Empowerment through constructed behavioral education can help Type 2 DM clients comply with treatment, namely through changes in antecedents, behavior and consequences (ABC).
Hybridized Clustering Algorithm and Ensemble Learning for Monitoring Paddy Crop Growth Analysis
Authors: .R Sathiya Priya , .U Rahamathunnisa
Published: July 2024

In food security control and agricultural management, crop monitoring is important to improve the crop yield rate and ensure the paddy growth. The paddy crop is monitored via remote sensing satellite images that cover the entire cultivating region. The satellite images are affected due to satellite movement and human errors, which causes over fitting issues. In addition, the remote images are facing difficulties while managing system robustness. The research issue is overcome by applying the Hybridized Clustering Algorithm-based Ensemble Learning Hybridized Clustering Algorithm with Ensemble Learning (HCA-EL) approach. Initially, the satellite images are handled to remove geometric, radiometric, and atmospheric corrections using pre-processing techniques. This process uses the Ground Control Points (GCP) and histogram process to remove unwanted information. Then vegetation index value data points are obtained to progress the overall crop monitoring. The data points are analyzed using spectral clustering based on the eigenvector and eigenvalue, minimizing the dimensionality issues. Finally, the crop monitoring criteria, such as soil quality and water levels are computed to improve paddy growth. The monitoring process is done with the help of the Ensemble Learning Extreme Networks (ELEN), which uses the voting criteria to identify the quality parameters. The HCA-EL approach-based crop monitoring process was implemented using the Python tool with respective performance metrics like Accuracy, Error Rate, MCC and F1-Score.
The Effectiveness of Employing E-Learning Platforms in Enhancing the Educational Process from the Perspective of Zarqa University Students
Authors: Ahmad amer , Farroukh Hibat-Allah
Published: July 2024

The study aims to know the effectiveness of employing E-Learning platforms in enhancing the educational process from the perspective of Zarqa university students, by using the survey methodology through applying an equal quota sample of (400) individuals divided equally among students of science and humanities faculties. The study concluded that the largest percentage of the respondents (59%) use e-learning platforms in the educational process at a moderate level, and the (Moodle) application appeared as the most used platform by the respondents. The impact of the expected performance factor, the expected effort, and the available facilities on the respondents' use of e-learning platforms in the educational process appeared in a high degree. The expected effort factor ranked first in terms of impact, followed by the available facilities factor, and then the expected performance factor. The results show a high level of effectiveness of employing these platforms in enhancing the educational process from the point of view of the respondents, and if their use of the platforms increased; the level of its effectiveness in promoting the educational process would increase.
The Impact of Marketing Mix Strategies on Passenger Satisfaction: Rafic Hariri International Airport as a Case Study
Authors: Moughayt Abdallah , EL Benni Hazem
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the passengers’ fulfillment, devotion, and perception of marketing mix strategies. This research aims to explore the impact of marketing mix strategies defined by promotion, price, consumer market, product and distribution on passenger satisfaction. Descriptive analysis is enrolled to represent the variables and data is analyzed by using the SPSS version 25. The population of this study is the passengers at Rafic Hariri Beirut International Airport through a sample size of (405) participants and the study is conducted from January 2022 to March 2022. The results define a positive impact between marketing mix strategies components: the promotion, price, consumer market and product on passenger satisfaction. Findings show a remarkable positive influence on passenger satisfaction by all the components of marketing mix. The study recommended that Rafic Hariri airport should use a variety of communication methods to reach the passengers better.
The Significance of Public Relations Roles in Enhancing Social Responsibility in Commercial Chamber Institutions in the West Bank
Authors: Abu-Lebdeh Mohammad
Published: July 2024

This study aims to uncover the significance of public relations roles in promoting social responsibility in commercial chamber institutions in the West Bank. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology. The study population consists of employees in commercial chamber institutions in the West Bank. A sample of (100) employees is selected through a questionnaire containing (5) axes and (25) statements. The study reached several key findings: employees' awareness of the concept and dimensions of corporate social responsibility within commercial chamber institutions in the West Bank is significantly high. Moreover, public relations contribute to improving relationships and work atmospheres within these institutions, in addition to being highly effective in achieving goals such as enhancing reputation, public image, and gaining external public satisfaction. The results also indicate that public relations engage in various activities aimed at promoting corporate social responsibility, such as supporting charitable works, small projects, community programs, and cultural initiatives, while also contributing to internal public satisfaction through strengthening bonds, material motivation, and assuming full responsibility towards them. Consequently, the study recommends conducting awareness workshops for public relations employees on how to embody the dimensions of corporate social responsibility in various activities and programs, as well as supporting senior management in public relations activities.