bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Swelling Soil on Load Carrying Capacity of a Single Pile
Authors: Aljorany Ala Nasir , Noori Fatema Safaa
Published: June 2023

Expansive soils are recognized by their swelling potential upon wetting due to the existence of some clay minerals such as  montmorillonite. An effective solution was found to avoid the danger of such soils by using piles. A single pile embedded in an elasto-plastic expansive soil has been analyzed by using one of the available software which is ABAQUS to investigate the effect of applied loads on pile’s top and investigate the effect of swelling soils on load carrying capacity of the pile. The result shows that as the pile is axially loaded at its top, the axial force along the pile gradually changes from (tension) to (compression) and the pile tends to move downward. The applied load needed to initiate pile’s settlement depends on pile’s embedment depth and the depth of active zone. The ultimate carrying capacity of a single pile for no swelling conditions is greater than that of with swelling conditions.
The Effect of Hydraulic Accumulator on the Performance of Hydraulic System
Authors: Hassan Jafar Mehdi , Moayed Moayed Waleed
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this paper is to depict the effect of adding a hydraulic accumulator to a hydraulic system. The experimental work includes using measuring devices with interface to measure the pressure and the vibration of the system directly by computer so as to show the effect of accumulator graphically for real conditions, also the effects of hydraulic accumulator for different applicationshave been tested. A simulation analysis of the hydraulic control system using MATLAB.R2010b to study was made to study the stability of the system depending on the transfer function, to estimate the effect of adding the accumulator on stability of the system. A physical simulation test was made for the hydraulic system using MATLAB to show the effect of the accumulator when it's connected to the system for different parameters and compare it with a PID controller. The hydraulic system has been simulated and tested using Automation Studio (AS) to measure different data such as the linear speed of hydraulic cylinder and the effect of connecting the accumulator to the system. All the results showed that the hydraulic accumulator has a great benefits and a large enhancement to the hydraulic system.
Critical analysis of Russian and foreign hygienic regulations of electromagnetic fields (EMF) created by modern wireless communication and communication systems
Authors: Pokhodzey Larisa V. , Paltsev Yurij P.
Published: June 2023

The authors present a critical analysis of domestic SanPiNs, international recommendations (ICNIRP 2020, EU Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC, EU Directive 2013/35/EC, IEEE Std C95.1-2019) and national standards of the USA, England, Germany, France, China, Italy and Switzerland establishing hygienic regulations for radio frequency band EMF RF created by modern wireless communication and communications systems. It is shown that the RF EMF remote controls in the workplace and for the population, installed in the Russian Federation, are generally the most stringent compared to foreign recommendations, due to different methodological approaches to the hygienic rationing of the factor. In the Russian Federation, hygienic standards of EMF are developed on the basis of comprehensive hygienic, clinical-physiological, epidemiological and chronic experimental studies of bioeffects of non-thermal levels. Most foreign countries use international recommendations as national EMF standards, the basis for determining the threshold level of EMF is the thermal effect. In order to solve the issues of harmonization of hygienic standards of RF EMF, it is necessary to conduct in-depth scientific research to study the features of their biological action and impact on human health. It should be taken into account that the EMFs created by modern wireless communication systems, according to their multi-frequency characteristics, modulation modes, intensity and time parameters, the nature and methods of exposure to workers and the population, differ significantly from EMFs for which there are already existing hygienic standards.
Ethics. This study did not require the conclusion of the Ethics Committee.
Forced migrations in the South of the USSR in the 1940s – 1950s
Authors: Akkieva Svetlana , Isakieva Zulai
Published: June 2023

The article deals with forced migrations in the North Caucasus in the 1940s - 1950s. The terms “deportation", “forced migration", and “displacement" are used synonymously. Authors investigate how the forced evictions of peoples from their traditional places of residence were justified in state documents. The article pays special attention to the issues of economic development of the territory liberated during ethnic deportation and the organization of settlement of the territory of residence of the evicted peoples.
Analysis of the Dynamics of Social Interactions in an Associative Society: A Case Study in Pedagung Village, Bantarbolang District
Authors: Hasanah Hilmatul
Published: June 2023

This research examines the dynamics of social interaction in a community association located in Pedagung Village, Bantarbolang Subdistrict, Pemalang Regency. Data researcher collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results showed that social interaction in the community association of Pedagung village consists of various types of social interaction, such as cooperation, assimilation, and acculturation. This social interaction is well-established and sustainable because it is based on actual needs, effectiveness, efficiency, and self-adjustment to the truth. Furthermore, social interaction in the associative society of Pedagung village affects the social dynamics of the community by creating solidarity and cohesion.
2019 Normative Trends in Early Physical Aggression J Peds
Authors: Lorber Michael F , Del Vecchio Tamara
Published: June 2023

Objective: To investigate age-related trends in physically aggressive behaviors prior to age two. With exceptions (e.g., hair pulling), we hypothesized age-related increases in both prevalence and frequency of most aggressive behaviors.Study Design: A normative US sample of 477 mothers of 6- to 24-month-old children reported on the frequency of nine interpersonally directed aggressive child behaviors in the past month (kicking, scratching, hair pulling, hitting or smacking, pinching, biting, pushing or shoving, throwing objects, and swiping without making contact), as well as hurting animals.Results: Ninety-four percent of children were reported to have engaged in aggression in the past month. The prevalences of kicking (P = .023), pushing (P < .001), and swiping (P = .018) each increased with age (19 to 38 percentage points). The prevalence of hair pulling decreased (P = .020) with age (19 percentage points). The prevalences of hitting (P < .001) and throwing (P = .010) initially increased (42 to 52 percentage points), but plateaued at 18-20 months of age before decreasing. The frequencies of hitting (P < .001) and throwing (P = .030) increased by 29-40%, and the frequencies of hair pulling (P < .001) and scratching (P = .042) decreased by 22 to 50%, with age.Conclusions: Physical aggression in the 6- to 24-month age range appears to be nearly ubiquitous. Most, but not all, forms of aggression increase with age. These results can guide pediatricians as they educate and counsel parents about aggression in the first two years of life.
Another philosophy behind data-saving behavior
Authors: Nguyen Minh-Hoang , Le Tam-Tri
Published: June 2023

Data plays an important role in analytical studies. Research using data accounts for a large and increasing proportion of the yearly number of scientific publications in the world. In the race for positions of power, data becomes increasingly voluminous, laborious, sophisticated, and therefore incredibly costly. In this situation, the need to save data (using data in an economical manner) becomes more and more obvious. Saving data also helps reduce overall research costs, as well as the ratio of data cost to the total cost of research
Efficient GMRES method for solving particular KKT systems for quadratic flow optimization
Authors: Shajari Shadi , Di Sarli Daniele
Published: June 2023

We describe our MATLAB implementation of GMRES, an iterativemethod for the efficient solution of systems of linear equations. Ourmethod is focused on the efficient resolution of a special kind of matricescoming from quadratic min-flow cost problems. Within the algorithm,we make use of a custom implementation of Arnoldi iteration and QRfactorization. We conclude with some numerical experiments for theanalysis of the performance.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON SOCIAL INTERACTION PATTERNS IN ROWOLAKU VILLAGE, KAJEN
Authors: Fariah Ni'mahtun
Published: June 2023

Social interaction has indeed become less common not only in Indonesia but also worldwide. Regardless of the existence of social media today, which facilitates virtual communication and the search for actual news, this research aims to identify issues related to social interaction and the influence of social media in the village of Rowolaku. The author employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, utilizing two types of data collection techniques. Firstly, field research is conducted in the village of Rowolaku, including interviews with the residents. Secondly, internet searching is performed, involving the search for relevant journals and articles. The research findings in the village of Rowolaku indicate that social interaction among the community still takes place on a daily basis. Despite the convenience provided by social media for communication and virtual interaction, the villagers in this area still engage in direct social interaction, although not all residents participate in it.
Perilaku Burung dalam Perspektif Al-Qur'an dan Sains
Authors: Hasra
Published: June 2023

Perilaku merupakan suatu tindakan . Burung merupakan salah satu jenis hewan yang mempunyai kemampuan untuk terbang di udara dengan menggunakan sayapnya. Perilaku pada burung terbagi atas beberapa jenis perilaku yang bisa dilihat secara langsung. Perilaku pada burung juga dijelaskan dalam Al-Qur’an dalam beberapa surah salah satunya yaitu QS. al-Baqarah ayat 57, QS. al-A’raf ayat 160, QS. Yusuf ayat 41, QS. Taha ayat 181, QS. al-Mulk ayat 19 dan hadisriwayat Tirmidzi. Dalam sains perilaku burung secara umum terbagi atas perilaku makan, perilaku diam (istirahat), perilaku sosial, perilaku migrasi dan perilaku kawin (berkembang biak). Perilaku yang ditimbulkan pada masing-masing jenis burung juga sangat dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor pada lingkungan yang dapat menimbulkan perilaku yang bersifat tidak alami.
Does enjoyment focus prevent pro-environmental behaviour?
Authors: Albrecht Sabina , Zinn Anna Kristina , Grün Bettina , Dolnicar Sara
Published: June 2023

Pro-environmental behaviour occurs less frequently on vacation, but it is not clear why. We hypothesise that people have an enjoyment-focus-related threshold for displaying pro-environmental behaviours. According to this hypothesis, people display pro-environmental behaviour in low-enjoyment-focus contexts (e.g., at home), but not in high-enjoyment-focus contexts (e.g., on vacation). We test whether a threshold exists after which enjoyment focus overrides the willingness to act with the environment in mind. Results show that this is not the case. Contrary to the currently dominant paradigm, enjoyment focus does not prevent pro-environmental tourist behaviour. Additional – currently neglected – theoretical constructs, such as habit and effort, drive such behaviours. The practical implication is that behaviour change interventions may target different constructs, such as habit and effort.
THE EFFECT OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES
Authors: Magdarina Melinda , Amelia Nurusyifa , Natasya Aginsha Caurel , Pandin Maria Yovita R
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the effect that will arise from the disclosure of economic performance, environmental performance and social performance on the company's financial performance. This study uses a type of quantitative research. The population used in this study is Consumer Goods Companies that have been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2021 – 2022. The sample that can be generated in this study is 10 data. The method used in this study is the purposive sampling method and uses the SPSS 22 analysis tool. The results of this study indicate that the disclosure of economic performance has a non-positive and insignificant effect on financial performance, disclosure of environmental performance has no positive effect on financial performance and disclosure social performance has a negative influence on financial performance. The implication of this research is that it can be useful to be able to find out what effect will occur between sustainability reports and how companies generate profits that are interrelated with the financial performance of Consumer Goods companies.
USING WHATSAPP AS A COMMUNICATION MEDIA FOR STUDENT LEARNING
Authors: Mohandiz Najwa Aisha
Published: June 2023

This literature review aims to describe the use of WhatsApp (WA) as a communication channel in teaching Arabic language. To gather data, the researcher conducted interviews with two teachers who taught two different Speaking classes and observed the communication that took place during the teaching and learning process in a WA group followed by students in the D class of the KPI department. The interview results showed that the use of WA as a communication channel in the teaching and learning process was based on several reasons: all participants already had this application and were able to operate it effectively; WA offers comprehensive features that facilitate the teaching and learning process as well as communication; the application is considered data-friendly, thus not burdening the participants. Furthermore, the observation results indicated that the verbal and nonverbal communication carried out by WA participants accommodated social, ritual, expressive, and instrumental communication functions, resulting in continuous communication and camaraderie among the members. Regarding the positive aspects of WA, the researcher suggests that educators utilize WA in their online teaching. Additionally, further research is encouraged to explore the implementation of WA to broaden knowledge of communication in education.
Exploring Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Leveraging Mindsponge Reasoning: A Journey of Growth and Innovation
Authors: Jin Ruining
Published: June 2023

Like many other ECRs with limited knowledge of the IT industry and statistics, I was diffident during my initial days in the Mindsponge community, given that the interdisciplinary collaborative research projects entailed me stepping out of my comfort zone and actively engaging in areas I was not familiar with, such as financial literacy, digital literacy, eco-surplus culture, and suicide-related psychiatric studies(Jin et al., 2023). However, after the acquisition of rudimentary mindsponge reasoning skills and a few collaborative project experiences mentored by project leaders, things began to change. During this process, project leaders would demonstrate the work-breakdown structure using mindsponge reasoning, as well as the explanation of key terms and theories involved in the collaborative projects. Besides, project leaders were also available to offer help and guidance when I had questions and problems regarding the ongoing project, so I felt supported and oriented during my development of digital creativity to explore and search for information on the internet, which is slightly outside of my comfort zone (Nguyen et al., 2023). Such a mentoring system is in alignment with Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), where Vygotsky believed the best learning occurs when learners are challenged to work slightly outside the comfort zone but scaffolded by peers and mentors. Thanks to the Mindsponge community, I was lucky enough to be one of the learners that benefits from ZPD.
Kebijakan fisikal perspektif islam
Authors: ramadani Nurhijrah
Published: June 2023

Definisi dan Konsep Kebijakan Fiskal Ditinjau secara etimologi, kebijakan fiskal berasal dari dua kata, yaitu kebijakan dan fiskal.Kebijakan (policy) memiliki arti yang bermacam-macam, Harold D. Laswell dan Abraham Kaplan memberi arti kebijakan sebagai suatu program pencapaian tujuan, nilai-nilai dan praktik-praktik yang terarah.Kebijakan fiskal atau yang disebut juga dengan kebijakan anggaran adalah kebijakan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah melalui instrumen kebijakan fiskal seperti pengaturan pengeluaran negara maupun pendapatan negara yang ditujukan untuk mempengaruhi tingkat permintaan agregat di dalam perekonomian.Dalam Islam, kebijakan fiskal merupakan salah satu perangkat untuk mencapai tujuan syariah yang menurut imam al-Ghazali termasuk peningkatan kesejahteraan dengan tetap menjaga keimanan, kehidupan, intelektualitas, kekayaan dan kepemilikan.
MENGUAK KEARIFAN DIGITAL: KAJIAN LITERATUR PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ICT TERHADAP PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SD
Authors: alpujiah neng dina pitri
Published: June 2023

Penggunaan teknologi dalam pendidikan memiliki peranan penting dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Artikel ini membahas penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis ICT dalam pembelajaran mata pelajaran IPA, IPS, dan PKN di kelas 5 SD serta dampaknya terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa. Dalam pemanfaatan media pembelajaran berbasis ICT, materi disajikan dengan cara yang menarik dan menyenangkan, yang dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa dan membangun keingintahuan siswa. Penggunaan media tersebut juga dapat membantu siswa dalam memfokuskan perhatian dan memvisualisasikan konsep-konsep yang sulit dipahami. Penggunaan media ICT juga mendorong kerjasama antara siswa, meningkatkan rasa percaya diri, dan mengembangkan keterampilan sosial. Selain itu, penggunaan media ICT membawa dampak positif bagi guru, membantu mereka dalam menyampaikan informasi secara efektif dan membangun keterampilan teknologi. Dalam pembelajaran mata pelajaran IPA, IPS, dan PKN di kelas 5 SD, penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis ICT efektif dalam meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa, pemahaman konsep yang lebih baik, kemampuan kerjasama, dan rasa percaya diri siswa. Dengan demikian, penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis ICT memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media ICT dalam pembelajaran dapat memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih baik, meningkatkan motivasi siswa, dan membantu siswa mencapai hasil belajar yang lebih baik.
Influence Abuse Alcohol and Drugs are Rampant in the Circle Teenagers (Study Cases in the District Voyage Regency Pekalongan
Authors: Pahlawan Azeedt
Published: June 2023

Every circle, in particular young, is vulnerable to abuse drugs. In 2014, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) in Indonesia estimated that 3.2 million people (1.5% of the total population) in Indonesia had used drugs in the past, with alcohol constituting 46% of users. In 2022, an estimated 851 cases occurred in abuse drugs and alcohol TOTAL, which reached 766 points in 2010 earlier, up 11.1%. On the contrary, in 2022, there will be 1,350 suspects' case drugs. Addicted drugs impact negative good on teenagers and individuals other. The study's objective is To analyze the impact of abuse of drugs and alcohol in adolescents as well as their actions approach descriptive qualitative used in procedure research. Use observation, interview, and documentation as a method of data collection. The study was conducted in the District Release in June 2023. The interview source person provides data. Data interpretation strategies, e.g., combining statements with results analysis, are used in data analysis. According to findings research, drugs have ensnared the environment around them, and teenagers are included among the victim. Drugs affect children and others negatively and often cause kids to skip school, steal, and sell products at home. Conclusion: Lack of confidence self, desire to know or try, avoid difficulties, ignorance, low-income families, and less environment. Good everything contributes significantly to addiction in teenagers.
Caltech continued; the computer materials trade (Supplement II:20)
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: June 2023

(Supplement to the History of computer science and tech)
Inflasi dan pengangguran dalam islam
Authors: ramadani Nurhijrah
Published: June 2023

Definisi Inflasi Dan Pengangguran 1. inflasi Secara umum inflasi dapat diartikan sebagai kenaikan tingkat harga barang dan jasa secara umum dan terus menerus selama waktu tertentu. pengangguran Menurut Badan Pusat Statisitk (BPS) dalam indikator ketenagakerjaan, pengangguran merupakan penduduk yang tidak bekerja tetapi sedang mencari pekerjaan atau sedang mempersiapkan suatu usaha baru atau penduduk yang tidak mencari pekerjaan karena sudah diterima bekerja tetapi belum mulai bekerja.Menurut Badan Pusat Statisitk (BPS) dalam indikator ketenagakerjaan, pengangguran merupakan penduduk yang tidak bekerja tetapi sedang mencari pekerjaan atau sedang mempersiapkan suatu usaha baru atau penduduk yang tidak mencari pekerjaan karena sudah diterima bekerja tetapi belum mulai bekerja.
Etika dalam Prespektif Hadis
Authors: Farid Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Dalam perspektif hadis, "pendahulu" merujuk kepada orang-orang yang menjadi teladan atau contoh yang diikuti dalam agama Islam. Konsep ini berdasarkan pada ajaran dan praktik Nabi Muhammad saw. serta para sahabatnya yang menjadi generasi awal Muslim.
Analysis of the Application of Compulsory Study Hours for the Discipline of Santri Putri Pondok Pesantren Al-Qutub Pekalongan
Authors: Afiana Lia
Published: June 2023

Islamic boarding schools should be able to produce superior generations and have high disciplinary character. Because in Islamic boarding schools, a santri will receive religious and general education. A busy and regular schedule of activities should make the students become disciplined individuals. However, some students still need help managing their time. Implementing compulsory study hours at the Al-Qutub Pekalongan Islamic Boarding School aims to improve the discipline of female students in implementing the Islamic boarding school's schedule of activities. Compulsory study hours can also be a solution for students who have difficulty managing time to carry out their duties as students and Santri. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation with informants. The study aimed to determine the purpose of implementing compulsory school hours, the opinions of female Al-Qutub Islamic Boarding School students regarding compulsory school hours, and the results achieved from having compulsory school hours. The results showed that compulsory school hours could reduce students' difficulties managing time between school assignments and Islamic boarding schools—the number of students assisted by the required learning method and joint discussions. They are implementing compulsory school hours, resulting in a younger generation that excels in religion and general science.
Environmental noise affects audiovisual gain during speech comprehension in adverse listening conditions
Authors: Seijdel Noor , Mazzini Sara , Drijvers Linda
Published: June 2023

Face-to-face communication involves both auditory speech and visual bodily information (e.g. visible speech, gestures), and often occurs in noisy settings. In such settings, meaningful hand gestures have shown to facilitate speech comprehension. However, individual differences exist in how much listeners benefit from these gestures. One factor that could impact how a listener processes and integrates audiovisual information is their experience with environmental noise. For example, growing up or going to school in high-noise environments (such as in the proximity of frequent heavy traffic or airports) has been shown to influence language abilities, such as reading comprehension, and speech perception. In the current study, we investigated whether a listener’s experience with environmental noise affects how much they can benefit from gestures in adverse listening conditions. In an online experiment, 40 participants watched video clips of an actress articulating an action verb, accompanied by an iconic gesture or none, in clear or degraded speech. Participants identified the verb and rated the noise levels of their current and previous living environments based on their geographical locations. We hypothesized that high-noise environments would hinder task performance and audiovisual gain. The results indicated that the amount of environmental noise, in current and previous living environments, influenced how much participants benefited from gestures during degraded speech comprehension. Individuals from lower-noise environments benefitted more from visual semantic information than those from high-noise environments. Individuals from higher-noise environments performed better overall, and benefitted less from gestures, potentially because they developed adaptive mechanisms to cope with auditory degradation.
COMPARISON OF BEHAVIOR OF MAHASANTRI WITH STUDENTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE BOOK “TAISIRUL KHALAQ FIL 'ILMI AKHLAQ”
Authors: Subhan Hadi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the behavior of maharani with santri, which is an application to the work book Hafidz Hasan Mas'udi namely the book "Taisirul Khalaq Fil Ilmi Akhlaq." This study uses the library study method to collect data through journals, articles, and theses with high relevance to the research that has been analyzed and reviewed. The study results show that several factors influence student behavior; the factor that most influence student behavior is the educational factor in Islamic boarding schools and tertiary institutions. Students in the Islamic boarding school environment may not hold or use cell phones. The findings of this study are consistent with research conducted by previous researchers. However, this study provides more in-depth information about the factors that influence female students and students, and discusses the relevance of the book "Taisirul Khalaq Fil Ilmi Akhlaq" which is still relevant today in the Society 5.0 era and is the book studied in the majority of Islamic boarding schools.
Network analysis of sexual trauma in a sample of poly-victimised treatment receiving individuals
Authors: Owczarek Marcin
Published: June 2023

Network analysis can offer insights into the potential pathways through which symptoms or processes influence each other. By this virtue, network analysis was employed to examine abuse patterns in a sample (N=757) of treatment-seeking survivors of incestuous childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Experiences of different types of abuse formed the nodes of the network (18) and these were used to graphically illustrate the relationships between different forms of abuse. The analysis identified experiences which had a high influence on other symptoms within the network, centered around showing, being shown and touching and having to touch other persons genitals. Clique percolation was performed to identify abuse type clusters with the results supporting a distinction in contact and non-contact abuse with the former involving physical abuse and the latter focusing mostly on verbal suggestions and witnessing of sexual acts. Types of abuse that may act as bridges between the abuse type clusters were identified with threats of complicity in sexual acts and watching someone else showing off their genitalia being the potential behavioural bridges between the abuse type clusters. The overall network provides a map of co-occurrence of child sexual abuse acts. Implications are discussed.
Love Beyond Gluten: Self-Esteem, Illness Identity, and Social Support in Romantic Rejection Concerns Among Adolescents with Celiac Disease
Authors: Shani Maor
Published: June 2023

Do adolescents and young people with celiac disease worry about the impact of their illness to their ability to find romantic partners? Fear of stigmatization, high perceived partner burden, or refraining from self-disclosure and compassion may manifest in romantic rejection concerns among adolescents and young adults with CD, contributing to lower health-related quality of life. In a sample of 165 German adolescents and young adults with CD, we found moderate levels of romantic rejection concerns, with no significant gender differences. In regression analysis, significant interactions revealed that higher positive acceptance of one’s illness in one’s illness identity predicted lower rejection concerns among those with high self-esteem, and higher peer support mitigates rejection fears among those with low self-esteem. Finally, romantic rejection concerns significantly predicted health-related quality of life over and above other known predictors. The study underscores the crucial role of acceptance and support for managing romantic anxieties, and the role of self-esteem in moderating these effects. Our findings suggest specific pathways to reduce anxieties related to romantic rejection through counseling and interventions, and emphasize the need to address psychosocial health concerns and anxieties within the context of a holistic treatment approach.
Introducing Yoga-integrated Psychotherapy (YiP): A discussion paper
Authors: Childs-Fegredo Jasmine
Published: June 2023

Despite a plethora of treatments available for alleviating mental health issues, it has been reported that interventions as they stand are simply just not good enough (Kalin, 2019). Increasing figures of suicides are published each year, most recently standing at over 47,000 in the USA¬. Contested arguments continue in the field of psychotherapy with regards to finding the ‘best’ treatments for mental health issues. Recently, there have been calls for mental health practitioners and researchers to move towards innovation by asking different questions and creating new methods, albeit underpinned by rigorous scientific investigation. One such method is the integration of mind-body techniques, such as yoga, into psychotherapeutic practice. This ancient practice provides a holistic system of healing and complimentary philosophy to western understandings of the human mind. Combined with psychotherapeutic discovery, novel treatment models to alleviate distress could be provided, alongside a different approach to the way mental issues are thought about and managed in clinical practice. Yoga-integrated psychotherapy (YiP) as a new model of treatment could enhance treatment outcomes for clients presenting with a range of difficulties. Promising data from a recent pilot study of a yoga-integrated psychotherapy model where participants describe the approach as ‘life changing’, forms the basis of this discussion paper. The question arising is whether a humanistic and yoga-integrated approach to psychotherapy could assist in enhancing client outcomes.
Supraphysiological testosterone levels from anabolic steroid use and reduced sensitivity to negative facial expressions in men
Authors: Scarth Morgan , Hauger Lisa Evju , Thorsby Per Medbøe , Leknes Siri , Hullstein Inngunn R. , Westlye Lars T. , Bjørnebekk Astrid
Published: June 2023

Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are used to improve physical performance and to achieve a muscular appearance, with significant physical and psychiatric consequences. Approximately 30% of people who use AAS develop a dependence, increasing the risk for undesired effects, largely driven by endocrine dysfunction. AAS use has been associated with antisocial behaviors and decreased empathy, indicating impaired social cognitive abilities, but the potential mediating role of hormone levels is not well-established.Methods: In total 156 male weightlifters, including those with current (n=45) or previous (n=34) AAS use and never-using controls (n=77), completed the Emotion Recognition Task (ERT) as part of the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB). Participants were presented with morphed faces expressing one out of six emotions (sadness, happiness, fear, anger, disgust and surprise) and were instructed to indicate by a button press which of the six emotions the face displayed. ERT accuracy and response time were recorded and used as behavioral outcomes and evaluated for association with AAS use status, AAS dependence, and serum reproductive hormone levels. Mediation models were used to evaluate the mediating role of androgens in the relationship between AAS use and ERT performance. Results: Compared to never-using controls, men currently using AAS (“On”) exhibited lower recognition accuracy for facial emotional expressions, particularly anger (F=4.29, pFDR=0.03) and disgust (F=3.87, pFDR=0.05). Those with AAS dependence (n=47) demonstrated worse recognition of fear relative to men without dependence (t=-2.26, p=0.03). Recognition of disgust was negatively correlated with serum free testosterone index (FTI), however FTI did not significantly mediate the association between AAS use and recognition of disgust.Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate impaired facial emotion recognition among men currently using AAS compared to controls. While further studies are needed to investigate potential mechanisms, our analysis did not support a simple mediation effect of serum FTI.
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis and Coding with QualCoder
Authors: Brailas Alexios , Tragou Elena , Papachristopoulos Konstantinos
Published: June 2023

This article demonstrates the process of coding textual data, using QualCoder, a free and open-source software tool for supporting the qualitative data analysis process. The aim is to introduce novice qualitative researchers and undergraduate students of qualitative methods to the process of open coding in a clear and concise way. The systematic coding of the empirical data is a crucial first step in many popular qualitative methods like Thematic Analysis or Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The initial coding phase is a prerequisite for analyzing and making sense of the data. By using QualCoder, the researcher utilizes a dependable, efficient, and easily accessible tool to work with coding without losing transparency, rigor, and depth in the process. The article concludes by discussing the multiple benefits of using such a tool for the coding process, as well as limitations and potential risks, and thus highlighting the multi-purpose pairing between technology and qualitative research.
Shifting attention between perception and working memory
Authors: Gresch Daniela , Boettcher Sage , van Ede Freek , Nobre Anna C.
Published: June 2023

Most everyday tasks require shifting the focus of attention between sensory signals in the external environment and internal contents in working memory. To date, shifts of attention have been investigated within each domain, but shifts between the external and internal domain remain poorly understood. We developed a combined perception and working-memory task to investigate and compare the consequences of shifting spatial attention within and between domains in the service of a common orientation-reproduction task. Participants were sequentially cued to attend to items either in working memory or to an upcoming sensory stimulation. Stay trials provided a baseline condition, while shift trials required participants to shift their attention to another item within the same or different domain. Validating our experimental approach, we found evidence that participants shifted attention effectively in either domain (Experiment 1). We observed greater costs when transitioning attention between versus within domains (Experiments 1, 2). Strikingly these costs persisted even when participants were given more time to complete the attentional shift (Experiment 2). Biases in fixational gaze behaviour tracked attentional orienting in both domains but revealed no latency or magnitude difference for between- versus within-domain shifts (Experiment 1). Collectively, the results from Experiments 1 and 2 suggest that shifting between attentional domains might be regulated by a unique control function. Our results break new ground for exploring the ubiquitous act of shifting attention between perception and working memory to guide adaptive behaviour in everyday cognition.
Platon: Biografia
Authors: Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: June 2023

Principala sursă biografică despre Platon, după mărturia neoplatonicului Simplicius, ar fi fost scrisă de discipolul Xenocrate, dar din păcate nu a ajuns la noi. Cea mai veche biografie a lui Platon care a ajuns până la noi, De Platone et dogmate eius, este a unui autor latin din secolul al II-lea, Apuleius. Toate celelalte biografii ale lui Platon au fost scrise la peste cinci sute de ani de la moartea sa. Istoricul grec Diogene (secolele II și III) este autorul unei serii de biografii ale filosofilor greci (Viețile filosofilor) în care face referire la viața lui Platon. Acesta ar fi scris și un elogiu funerar lui Platon. Alți biografi timpurii ai lui Platon sunt Olimpiodor cel Tânăr în secolul al VI-lea și o sursă anonimă. O sursă importantă despre viața lui Platon sunt chiar dialogurile sale filozofice, treisprezece scrisori (posibil false totuși, cu excepția poate a Scrisorilor VII și VIII), scrierile lui Aristotel, un fragment din Istoria filozofilor (Syntaxis ton philosophon) a epicureanului Philodemus de Gadara din secolul I î.e.n., scrierile anonime Prolegomena despre filozofia platonică atribuite în mod tradițional lui Olimpiodor, Suda, secolul al X-lea și Viața lui Dio a lui Plutarh, secolul I-II.
The search for solid ground in text as data: A systematic review and practical recommendations for validation
Authors: Birkenmaier Lukas , Lechner Clemens M. , Wagner Claudia
Published: June 2023

Communication research frequently applies computational text analysis methods (CTAM) to detect and measure social science constructs. However, the validity of these measures can be difficult to assess. In addition, there are hardly any established standards and little guidance for researchers on how to best validate CTAM. But how do these challenges affect current validation practices in applied research? And what practical recommendations for better validation of text-based measures can we derive? To answer these questions, we conducted a systematic review of current validation practices and qualitative expert interviews. We focused on political communication, a subfield that has arguably played a pioneering role in embracing the application of CTAM in communication research. Our results show that researchers apply a great variety of validation steps, which, however, are rarely selected based on a unified understanding of validity. The qualitative interviews further reinforce this notion, as interviewees bemoan a lack of established guidelines and frameworks for validation. Based on our empirical findings, we therefore derive practical recommendations to guide researchers regarding when and how to validate CTAM. Moreover, we provide a preview of emerging validation frameworks that could prove beneficial for researchers working with text as data.
Uma Ode ao Amor e à Descoberta: Uma Resenha de “ Me chame pelo seu nome”
Authors: da Silva Breno Nery
Published: June 2023

Me Chame pelo Seu Nome" é um romance escrito pelo autor André Aciman. O livro é ambientado no norte da Itália, na década de 1980, e conta a história do jovem Elio Perlman e seu despertar para o amor durante um verão que marcaria sua vida para sempre.
Optimizing Learning in Robot-Child Tutoring through Personalized Timing Strategies
Authors: Sinha Shalini , Pendharkar Mihir Ramesh , Thrigulla Saketh Ram , Norris Mark
Published: June 2023

This research focuses on exploring personalized timing strategies to optimize learning in robot-child tutoring. Non-task breaks are commonly used in education to address children's limited attention spans and promote cognitive rejuvenation. Robots provide a valuable opportunity to deliver personalized breaks tailored to the specific needs of individual students, enhancing their learning experiences. We develop an autonomous robot tutoring system that assesses students' performance and administers breaks based on personalized schedules aligned with their individual progress. Through a field study, we compare the effectiveness of different break strategies, including a fixed timing approach, a reward strategy that aligns break timing with performance improvements, and a refocus strategy that aligns break timing with performance declines. Our results demonstrate that personalized strategies significantly enhance children's learning outcomes compared to the fixed strategy. Furthermore, we observe immediate benefits in terms of improved efficiency and accuracy in completing educational tasks following personalized breaks, underscoring the restorative effects of breaks when provided at optimal moments. These findings contribute to the understanding of how personalized timing strategies can optimize learning in the context of robot-child tutoring.
नेपाली समसामयिक कलाक्षेत्रमा प्रवेश पाएका उत्तर–आधुनिकवादका उपजहरु {Products of Post-Modernism that Entered Nepali Contemporary art Field}
Authors: थापा Thapa पकबहादुर Pakabahadur
Published: June 2023

नेपाली समसामयिक कला क्षेत्रमा देखिएका अनौठो, चंचलता, खुल्लापन, बहुलवाद, अन्तर–सम्बन्धहरु, उत्तर–आधुनिकवादका उपजहरु हुन । यसले सामाजिक मुल्य मान्यताका साथसाथै कलाकारको नैतिकतामा समेत प्रश्न चिन्ह खडा गरेको छ । कला समयको परिसूचक भएकोले नेपालको वर्तमान परिवेशमा विश्वव्यापिकिकरणको प्रभाव, परिवर्तित समाज र व्यक्तिगत स्वतन्त्रतामा हुने उत्सवले बहुलवादी सोचलाई प्रतिबिम्बित गरेको छ । समसामयिक रुपमा देखिएका पृथक, अप्रत्यासित रुप, व्यक्तिगत स्वतन्त्रता, विरोधाभाषी तथा द्विविधात्मक शैली, सामग्री, प्रक्रिया र विषयवस्तुको अनन्तता र पर्यावरणीय चिन्तन जसले ग्यालरी भन्दा बाहिर, काठमाण्डौमा परीसिमित कलाको सिमा तोड्दै दुर्गम क्षेत्रमा गरिने कला क्रियाले नौलो आयाम तर्फ संकेत गर्छ । यिनै सभ्य समाजले समेट्न नसकेको उपजहरुको व्याख्या विश्लेषण उत्तर–आधुनिकवादको टुललाई (उपकरण ) प्रयोग गरेर विविध पक्षहरुको उजागर यस लेखमा गरिने छ ।
Enhancing Intercultural Communication through English Language Teaching at the University Level
Authors: Negi Arjun Singh
Published: June 2023

Language and culture are interrelated. Culture finds its expression in language; so, learning a new language without familiarity with its culture remains incomplete. English speakers at present have dual challenges: one to be able to adopt in world cultures and to promote their local culture in comparison to other cultures. The main purpose of this study is to explore lived experiences of University Level English teachers regarding the promotion of intercultural communication in English Language Teaching classes. The researcher has applied interpretive paradigm, phenomenology as the research design under qualitative research method. Four English language teachers from central campus, Far Western University are the informants for the study. As the data collection tools, in depth interview and personal narratives have been used. The participants are found positive in the promotion of intercultural communication through English language teaching as well as in promoting their local cultures. The study will be useful for teachers, students, curriculum designers, as well as researchers.
Perception towards Online and Face to Face Learning
Authors: Chhetri Deb Bahadur
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic scenario suspended educational activities. The traditional face-to-face educational model was replaced by an online one. The online mode of instruction has been adopted by higher education institutions. The direct conversation was broken off. To understand the justification for continuing the online method in higher education in the context of Nepal, it is reasonable to examine how both students and teachers feel about face-to-face learning that is done online. For the present study mixed method study design was adopted aimed to identify the perception of faculties and students at the university level towards online learning. Only 119 students and 44 faculties of the Tribhuvan University of Nepal were surveyed based on accidental sampling through the questionnaire. Only 6students and 6 faculties were included in the focus group discussion. The perception of students and faculties was identified through the Likert-type scale and focus group discussion. Faculties have experienced stressful, painful, transformative experiences toward online learning. However, students have experienced effective, enjoyable experiences except for connectivity problems and less interactive environments towards online learning. From the comparative perspective, the perception of faculty members includes the lack of students’ participation in the learning process, inactivity and difficulty to expose on the screen for a long time.
Authors: Yuliati Nunung , Yudianti Ika , Yuliani Ita
Published: June 2023

Perilaku kesehatan seseorang dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan, dan pengetahuan dapat ditingkatkan melalui pendidikan kesehatan. Pendidikan kesehatan dengan menggunakan media audiovisual terbukti lebih efektif daripada non-audiovisual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang pencegahan stunting pada balita, yang diberikan edukasi menggunakan media video. Desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode kuasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan posttest only group. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah ibu yang memiliki balita di Posyandu Anggrek, Desa Dilem Kecamatan Kepanjen, Kabupaten Malang pada bulan Juli 2022 sebanyak 36 orang, yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan dibagi menjadi kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat pengetahuan adalah kuesioner. Setelah perlakuan dengan video pencegahan stunting dari Kemenkes RI, tingkat pengetahuan pada kelompok kontrol berada pada kategori Baik (22,2%), Cukup (27,8%), dan Kurang (50%); sedangkan pada kelompok perlakuan yang menggunakan video pencegahan stunting yang dikembangkan peneliti berada pada kategori Baik (27,8%), Cukup (38,5%), dan Kurang (33,3%). Hasil uji Mann-Whitney didapatkan ? value adalah 0,749 (?>0,05) yang berarti tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan responden pada kelompok kontrol maupun kelompok perlakuan
Authors: Rusdiana Rusdiana , Farantia Poppy , Mayasari Dian
Published: June 2023

Resiko komplikasi dari Covid-19 lebih tinggi pada beberapa populasi rentan, terutama wanita hamil. Kehamilan trimester III sampai pada saat proses kelahiran merupakan masa penantian dengan penuh kewaspadaan sehingga kekhawatiran terhadap keadaan pandemi Covid-19 dapat mempengaruhi kepatuhan Antenatal Care (ANC) ibu hamil di masa pandemi Covid-19. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan antara tingkat kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III dengan kepatuhan ANC di masa pandemi Covid-19 di Klinik Bersalin Kartika Jaya Samarinda. Jenis penelitian adalah analitik korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional, melibatkan 112 responden ibu hamil trimester III dengan teknik consecutive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuisioner Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HARS) dan kepatuhan ANC. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian didapat nilai ? value 0,003 < ? (0,05) artinya terdapat hubungan tingkat kecemasan ibu hamil trimester III dengan kepatuhan ANC di masa Covid-19. Kepatuhan ibu hamil terhadap ANC terjadi untuk mengatasi rasa cemas ibu hamil terhadap kondisi kandungan dimasa Covid-19 karena ada kesadaran ibu hamil dalam memelihara kesehatan khususnya dalam masa ANC pada masa Covid-19 dengan menjaga protokol kesehatan. Diharapkan ibu hamil tetap melakukan ANC pada masa Covid-19 dengan menjaga protokol kesehatan