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As how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing endoscopy
Authors: Rey Jean-Francois
Published: March 2024

With incessant advances in information technology and its implications in all domains of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a requirement for improved machine performance. This brings forth the query of how this can benefit endoscopists and improve both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in each part of the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, it also raises the question of the recent benefits and clinical usefulness of this new technology in daily endoscopic practice. There are two main categories of AI systems: computer-assisted detection (CADe) for lesion detection and computer-assisted diagnosis (CADx) for optical biopsy and lesion characterization. Quality assurance is the next step in the complete monitoring of high-quality colonoscopies. In all cases, computer-aided endoscopy is used, as the overall results rely on the physician. Video capsule endoscopy is a unique example in which a computer operates a device, stores multiple images, and performs an accurate diagnosis. While there are many expectations, we need to standardize and assess various software packages. It is important for healthcare providers to support this new development and make its use an obligation in daily clinical practice. In summary, AI represents a breakthrough in digestive endoscopy. Screening for gastric and colonic cancer detection should be improved, particularly outside expert centers. Prospective and multicenter trials are mandatory before introducing new software into clinical practice.
Counseling on Cooperative Management as a Driving Force for Economic Empowerment at the Sukamiskin Islamic Boarding School Bandung
Authors: Kartawinata Budi Rustandi , Akbar Aldi , Hidayat Agus Maolana , Witarsyah Deden , Hamami Faqih , Pratiwi Oktaria Nurul , Ahmad Mokhtarrudin , Zahid Azham , Sujak Aznul Fazrin bin Abu , Razali Raja Razana Raja , Mangsor Miza
Published: March 2024

This Community Service aims to provide understanding to cooperative administrators and students at the Sukamiskin Islamic Boarding School regarding the benefits and effective management strategies of cooperatives. The method used in this research is interviews and direct observation of cooperative administrators and students involved in cooperative activities. The research results show that counseling about cooperative management is very important to increase the understanding and skills of cooperative administrators and students in managing cooperatives. In this outreach, information and training is provided regarding the basic principles of cooperative management, financial planning, risk management and marketing of cooperative products. With this outreach, it is hoped that cooperative management at the Sukamiskin Islamic Boarding School can become more effective and have a positive impact on community economic empowerment. Cooperative administrators and students will become more competent in managing cooperatives, so that they can generate better income for their members. Counseling on cooperative management as a driving force for economic empowerment at the Sukamiskin Islamic Boarding School, Bandung City is very important to increase the understanding and skills of cooperative administrators and students in managing cooperatives. It is hoped that this counseling can provide significant benefits in increasing the income and welfare of cooperative members.
Intercultural dialogue as a precondition to mitigate tensions between the ordinary and the special indigenous jurisdictions in Colombia and Ecuador
Authors: Ojeda Jonathan Karlo Martinez , Sevillano Pedro Hernando González
Published: March 2024

Despite the jurisprudence issued by the Constitutional Courts of Colombia and Ecuador, which resolve tensions between the ordinary jurisdiction and the special indigenous jurisdiction, these continue to arise on issues such as prior consultation, legitimacy of the penalties applied by indigenous authorities, ethno-education (Colombia), bilingualism (Ecuador), and the rights of isolated indigenous peoples, to mention a few examples. In addition, the special indigenous jurisdiction is endorsed both by the Political Constitution of each country and by the international community, particularly by the American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Communities.

However, even the majority society and public officials, not only those linked to the judicial branch, still do not fully accept the decisions made by the indigenous authorities in their territory.

It could be said that the special indigenous jurisdiction has not been able to occupy its rightful place in the jurisdictional sphere of the countries. This article will recount the most significant events that have occurred at the international level and in each of the countries, up to the creation of the special indigenous jurisdiction and show the tensions that its creation and operation have caused, through the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Courts.

Finally, it is necessary to promote intercultural dialogue between the ordinary jurisdiction and the special indigenous jurisdiction, with a strong participation of the majority society and the indigenous community, as a real possibility for the special indigenous jurisdiction to reach its full development.
Tatsächliche Gleichberechtigung statt Blumen
Authors: Mangold Anna Katharina
Published: March 2024

Und wir stehen solidarisch mit den Frauen in der ganzen Welt, die noch immer für Gleichberechtigung kämpfen!
Exploring Visitors’ Pro-environmental Behaviors at Urban Forest Destinations
Authors: Pinthong Chitlada , Inprasertkul Thanapol , Phitchayamethiwat Thanatchaporn
Published: March 2024

Our theoretical framework was intricately crafted to illuminate the decision-making dynamics of visitors in urban forest destinations. The primary objectives of this study were to scrutinize visitors' pro-environmental behavior (PRB), employing the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) as a foundational framework, and extending it by incorporating key factors such as connectedness to nature, biospheric value, environmental empathy, attitude, positive anticipated emotion, moral norms, subjective norms, and natural/local resource conservation intentions, within the unique context of urban forest destinations. Utilizing GSCAM, the framework’s measurement quality is affirmed as being adequate. Findings from the structural model and necessary condition analysis (NCA) robustly supported the hypothesized associations within the proposed theoretical framework. Notably, cognitive and affective appraisals, along with moral considerations, emerged as salient in shaping visitor intentions. Furthermore, empirical support was observed for the hypothesized impact of natural resource conservation intentions on determining PRB, providing nuanced insights into the factors influencing pro-environmental actions in urban forest destinations. This comprehensive approach not only enhances theoretical understanding but also offers practical applications for promoting sustainable behaviors in these unique settings.
Triggers for Reducing Waste and Disposable Packaging: Insights from Food Truck Consumers in Thailand
Authors: Sathatip Pongphan
Published: March 2024

This study was intricately crafted to explore the decision-making processes of customers at sustainable food truck venues. The study aimed to examine customers’ pro-responsible intentions by utilizing the Norm Activation Model (NAM) as a foundational framework. This framework was extended by incorporating key factors such as anticipated feelings of pride and guilt, and intentions to reduce disposable packaging and waste within the unique context of sustainable food trucks. Using GSCAM, the validity of the measurements was confirmed. The net-effect analysis and necessary condition analysis (NCA) generally supported the hypothesized relationships within the theoretical framework. Notably, the NAM variables, such as ascription of responsibility and moral norms, and anticipated emotions, emerged as significant and critical influencers of customer intentions, particularly in terms of intentions to reduce disposable packaging and waste. This comprehensive approach enhances both theoretical understanding and practical applications for promoting sustainability within these distinct environments.
Analisis Pendayagunaan Zakat Produktif dalam Mengurangi Kemiskinan berdasarkan Model CIBEST
Authors: Rini  , Novinka Sesti
Published: March 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis pendayagunaan zakat produktif dalam mengurangi kemiskinan yang ada di Desa Sulung dengan Model CIBEST. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan Kuantitatif. Pendekatan kuantitatif merupakan penelitian yang berlandaskan pada filsafat positivisme untuk meneliti populasi atau sampel tertentu dan pengambilan sampel secara random dengan pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen, analisis data bersifat statistik. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan instrumen penelitian. Penelitian ini mengandalkan data primer yang dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan kuesioner. Berdasarkan hasil kuadran CIBEST pada tabel 1, terdapat 7 rumah tangga/keluarga yang masuk ke dalam kuadran I atau masuk ke dalam kategori keluarga sejahtera. Selanjutnya, pada kuadran II terdapat 23 rumah tangga/keluarga yang masuk ke dalam kategori miskin material. Pada kuadran II ini ada sebagian mustahik yang gagal dalam menjalankan usahanya, sehingga pendapatan keluarga/ bulan tidak terpenuhi secara Garis Kemiskinan.
Pengaruh Produk Halal terhadap Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Nengsih  , Anggini Selvi Bella , Maryaty Teti
Published: March 2024

Kebutuhan akan produk halal semakin meningkat seiring Dengan meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat muslim akan apa yang mengkonsumsinya. mengkonsumsi barang Halal adalah sesuatu yang harus dijalankan oleh orang yang beragama Islam. Keputusan pembelian adalah proses pengambilan keputusan tentang pembelian suatu produk. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan melibatkan 30 responden yang menggunakan produk HPAI sasaran di wilayah masyarakat kabupaten Sambas, data ini diperoleh dari pertanyaan ke beberapa masyarakat melalui Google From yang disebarkan lewat WhatsApp. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh produk halal dan manfaat produk halal terhadap keputusan konsumen dalam membeli produk HPAI dalam proses pengambilan keputusan pembelian. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa produk halal berpengaruh pada keputusan konsumen dalam membeli produk HPAI.
On Convergence Rate Bounds for a Class of Nonlinear Markov Chains
Authors: Shchegolev A.A. , Veretennikov A.Yu.
Published: March 2024

A new approach is developed for evaluating the convergence rate for nonlinear Markov chains (MC) based on the recently developed spectral radius technique of Markovian coupling for linear MC and the idea of small nonlinear perturbations of linear MC. The method further enhances recent advances in the problem of convergence for such models.
Analysis of Beginning Reading Difficulties in Students Class II SDN 2 Mayonglor
Authors: Ana Latifatul Hikmah  , Fiiki Nur Azizah  , Lovika Ardana Riswari
Published: March 2024

Beginning reading is the initial stage of learning to read which focuses on recognizing shapes and letters related to words, and provides a foundation for children to progress to the beginning stage of reading. The aim of this research is to identify difficulties in beginning reading comprehension in class II of SD Negeri 2 Mayonglor. The research method used in this research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data collection methods used in this research were observation and questionnaires. Researchers identified three students with reading comprehension difficulties. Basically, students are good at writing letters A-Z, but when these letters are written in words or sentences, they have difficulty writing some letters. Therefore, students should pay attention to the words spoken and the letters written in sentences.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Limbah Abu Arang Briket Dan Serbuk Batu Bata Merah Sebagai Pengganti Sebagian Semen
Authors: Wikana Iwan , Harefa Theos Hati Saro , Gulo Iwan Rahmat
Published: March 2024

Concrete is defined as a mixture of its constituent materials consisting of hydraulic material (Portland Cement), coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and water, with or without the use of added materials (admixture or additives). Cement production produces waste that is harmful to the environment. Utilizing charcoal briquette ash waste and red brick powder waste is an alternative. In this study, 12 cylindrical test objects were used (15 cm x 30 cm) with the use of red brick powder and charcoal briquette ash as a partial replacement for cement plus 3 pieces of normal concrete of the same size without the use of partial cement replacement materials. Percentage of partial replacement of cement with red brick powder 2% briquetted charcoal ash 6% (BB2A6), red brick powder 2% briquetted charcoal ash 9% (BB2A9), red brick powder 2% briquetted charcoal ash 12% (BB2A12), and red brick powder 2% charcoal briquette ash 15% (BB2A15) to the weight of cement. From the research, the effect of using variations of 2% red brick powder and 6% charcoal briquette ash is the variation that has the largest average compressive strength value of 14.29 MPa of all variation.
Functional Catalyst Molecular Sieves in Green Chemical Applications
Authors: Feng Tao , Li Hao
Published: March 2024

With the development of green chemical industry and the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, the application of various catalysts in environmental protection has been widely concerned. As a green catalyst, molecular sieve catalyst has superior environmental performance, which is mainly reflected in its ability to improve the selectivity of reaction products, can be reused, good thermal stability and strong adaptability. This paper mainly introduces the types, development history, synthesis technology and application of zeolite catalysts, due to the development of science and technology, a large number of new synthetic zeolite catalysts are used in the field of catalysis and meet the requirements of green chemistry, and its synthesis technology is gradually trending towards environmental protection with the development of green chemistry. Zeolite catalysts are widely used in chemical industry and other fields, and their green environmental protection performance promotes the development of chemical processes in the direction of green chemicals.
Eşler Arası Uyuşmazlıkların Giderilmesinde Sulhun Rolü
Authors: HANÇER Alaaddin
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada, eşler arasında meydana gelen uyuşmazlıkların giderilmesinde sulhun önemi ve uyuşmazlıkla sulh arasındaki ilişkiler değişik açılardan tahlil edilmiştir. Konu nitel veri analiziyle ele alınmıştır. Araştırılan alana dair tematik okumalar yapılmış klasik ve çağdaş kaynaklar taranmıştır. Elde edilmiş olan bulgular alt başlıklarla tahlil edilmiştir. Ele alınan konunun merkezinde yer alan aile, insanlık tarihinin başlangıcından itibaren insanlığın vazgeçilmez ortak değeri olarak yerini ve önemini her zaman korumuştur. Bu öneminden dolayı hukuk sistemleri ailenin kuruluşunu ve devamını sağlayıcı düzenlemeler yapmıştır. Eşlere yüklenen sorumluluklar ve birbirleri üzerindeki hakları çerçevesinde eşler arasındaki uyuşmazlıkların giderilmesine yönelik alınan önlemler güncelliğini korumaktadır. Bununla birlikte uyuşmazlıkların artış gösterdiği görülmektedir. Bu artışın sebepleri arasında aile yapısının yeni gelişmelere göre değişim eğilimi göstermesi, kadınların iş hayatına atılmasıyla ekonomik bağımsızlık elde etmesi, geniş aile yapısından çekirdek aile anlayışına doğru değişimin gerçekleşmesi sayılabilir. Makalede sulh akdinin hem geçmişten günümüze devam eden eşler arası uyuşmazlıkların çözümünde hem de günümüzde aile yapısının gösterdiği değişimden kaynaklanan uyuşmazlıkların çözümünde katkı sunacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Haram Kelimesinin Muhtevası ve Kattığı Semantik Değere Dair Bir İnceleme
Authors: OLTULU Murat
Published: March 2024

Kur’an semantiğinin bir alt birimi olan ‘yasaklı’ semantik alanın odağında bulunan حََرََامٌٌ kelimesinin muhtevası ve bu muhteva aracılığıyla kattığı an􀀐 lamsal değerin Kur’an bağlamında analizi, makalemizin konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Nesnelerin, kişilerin ve eylemlerin aleladelikten ayrılıp zihinsel olarak hususî bir varlık düzeyine yükselmesini sağlayan ve kendisiyle ileti􀀐 şimde çeşitli kısıtlamaları zorunlu kılan حََرََامٌٌ sözcüğünün bu etkiyi gerçek􀀐 leştirme keyfiyeti, insan doğası ve yaşamı dikkate alınarak betimlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu amaçla öncelikle, insan için tehlikeli olduğundan kısıtla􀀐 malar getiren ve haram sözcüğünün ‘kirlilik’ yönünün ifadesini oluşturan رِِجْْسٌٌ , نَجَََسٌٌ ve خََبِِيثْْ gibi anahtar kavramlar ağı tahlil edilmiş; sonrasında da insan için hayatî olması hasebiyle yasaklar getiren ve kelimenin ‘ulvîlik’ boyutunun ifadesi olan طُُهْْرْْ, بَرَََكََةٌ ve فََضْْلْْ gibi anahtar kavramlar ağı analize tabi tutulmuştur. Böylece Kur’an öncesi dönemde semantik ağı oldukça geniş olan ‘haram’ kavramının sınırlarının nasıl daraltıldığı, muhtevasının nasıl dönüştürüldüğü ve nihayet din dışı haram algısından dinî haram al􀀐 gısına, bir zihniyet dönüşümünün nasıl gerçekleştirildiği tasvir edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
Еffect of meteorological factors on the yield and evapotranspiration of sudan grass for silage grown as a second crop under non-irrigated and irrigated conditions
Authors:   Agricultural Academy – Sofia, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, Basitov Rumen
Published: March 2024

The aim of experiment was to establish the influence of meteorological factors during the vegetation period of sudan grass, grown as a second crop on yield and evapotranspiration The experiment was carry out during 2014 – 2017 period, on meadow – cinnamon soil in in the experimental field of the Stara Zagora Agricultural Institute. The data from irrigated (by 75% of FC) and non irrigated Sudan grass have been used. Dependencies between yield of dry biomass and meteorological factors have been established, as well as soil layer water depletion. The value of evapotranspiration and it’s formatting have been calculated (168.3– 183.7 mm without irrigation and 264.3 – 283.8 mm by optimum irrigation). The obtained yields of the sudanka strongly depend on the climatic conditions of the individual years of research, varying from 9800 kg.ha-1 to 11250 kg.ha-1
Changes in Tax Neutrality of Effective Tax Rates in the Czech Republic in 2010–2018
Authors: Holečková Jaroslava , Menzl Vojtěch
Published: March 2024

he presented paper builds on previous research in this area (Holečková, 2013) and aims to examine the tax neutrality in the Czech Republic (i.e., the extent to which the given tax leaves corporate decisions as to investments or sources of financing unchanged). A tax system that seeks to raise revenue without distortive effects is considered a neutral tax system. This aspect is of great importance as it defines one of the aims of modern tax systems and points towards one specific criterion by which they may be assessed. Our approach adopts effective tax rates on different types of capital assets and sources of financing and based on the calculation of the tax wedges it assesses the degree to which taxation affects the incentive to undertake investments in the Czech Republic. The precise methodology used to calculate effective tax rates on marginal investments is based on the approach developed by King and Fullerton (1984), whose methodology became the most widely accepted method adopted to calculate effective tax rates (tax wedges). The method appeals to both academics and practitioners to this day (e.g., Florio, 2007). The tax wedge will vary according to the type of asset: machinery, buildings, inventory (because of different capital allowance rates relative to the assumed true economic depreciation rates) and the type of financing sources: new equity, debt and retained earnings (since the tax treatment of debt, dividends and retained earnings differs). Effective tax rates take into account not only the statutory corporate tax rate, but also other aspects of the tax system which determine the amount of taxes paid and profitability of investment, including personal taxes. The paper finds out that, based on the calculations for 2018, businesses need to ensure the rate of return higher by 1.33 percentage points for the retained earnings (and by 1.80 percentage points for new equity, respectively) compared to the final post-tax rate of return which investors actually get. The adopted analysis suggests that Czech tax system tends to favour investments in machinery on the expense of buildings and, particularly, inventories. With this respect, our results correspond to outcomes of other, similar country-specific studies, such as, for example, de Almeida–Paes (2013). The tax system also lacks neutrality when considering alternative sources of finance, i.e., the debt finance tends to be favoured over equity and retained earnings.
Universal health care systems (?): CEE reality
Authors: Nemec Juraj , Orviská Marta , Šumpíková Markéta
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with the issue of the universality of access to health care in Central and Eastern Europe. It shows that universality is still the constitutional principle for the majority of countries. However, it also documents that, in reality, the universality of access to health care disappeared in the region after 1989. Only three countries – the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia are close to the aim to provide their citizens with a universal access to health care; however even these countries show apparent limitations.
The limits of insurability: the commercial insurance business is at a crisis point
Authors: Daňhel Jaroslav , Ducháčková Eva , Radová Jarmila
Published: March 2024

In the second half of the twentieth century, insurance was still a stable and conservative branch of the economy. In the last decades, this situation has changed fundamentally and it has for ced insurers to reassess the meaning of the term “insurable risks”. The overall situation in the modern world makes it imperative to seriously consider limiting the insurability of risks by the commercial insurance business and to reflect on the future orientation of the business. The aim of this article is consider significant modifications to the insurance market, the development of the problem of current barriers to commercial insurance, the consequences of strengthened regulation of financial institutions, the increase in the level of moral hazard and negative se lection, the impact the situation on the financial markets has on the business and the impact of necessary technological changes in insurance.
The effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy on anxiety sensitivity, distress tolerance and coping strategies in betrayed women
Authors: Naderian Mohammadreza , Amini Masoumeh , Karimi Maryam , Rezaei Shahrzad
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy on anxiety sensitivity, distress tolerance, and coping strategies in betrayed women. Method: The current research method was quasi-experimental, with a pre-test-post-test-follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population included all women affected by extramarital relationships who had been referred to psychological clinics and specialized marriage centers (under the welfare organization) in Isfahan City in order to use psychological services in the second half of 2022. The sample of this research included 30 women affected by extramarital relationships who were willing to participate in the research and were selected as available sampling. The data were obtained by using an anxiety sensitivity questionnaire (2005), a distress tolerance scale (2005), and a coping strategies questionnaire (1984). The experimental group underwent Johnson's (2004) emotion-focused treatment. The data obtained from the research were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and the statistical method of analysis of covariance. Results: The results showed that emotion-focused therapy was effective in anxiety sensitivity (F=22.94, P<0.001), distress tolerance (F=29.17, P<0.001), and problem-oriented (F=8.95, P<0.001) and emotion-oriented (F=18.47, P<0.001) coping strategies in betrayed women. Conclusion: It can be concluded that emotion-focused therapy was effective in anxiety sensitivity, distress tolerance, and coping strategies in betrayed women, and emotion-focused therapy can reduce the problems of betrayed women.
The effectiveness of solution-based therapy on negative meta-emotions and symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder in cosmetic surgery applicants
Authors: Mirzaei Zahra , Heydari Zahra , Pourdanesh Fahimeh Alsadat , Homaei Fatemeh
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of solution-oriented therapy on negative meta-emotions and body dysmorphic symptoms in cosmetic surgery applicants. Method: This research was quasi-experimental, with a pre-test, post-test and control group design with a two-month follow-up phase. The statistical population included all surgical applicants who had visited beauty clinics in the city. The statistical sample included 30 of these applicants who were selected purposefully. Then, 15 people were randomly placed in the control group and 15 people in the experimental group. The intervention group received solution-oriented therapy during 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week. The data were collected using Meta-Emotions Scale (MES) (2009) and Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) (2005) and analyzed by variance analysis with repeated measurements. Results: The results showed that the main effect of the group was significant for negative meta-emotions (F=94.2, P>0.05, P>0.771) and for body dysmorphic disorder symptoms (F=12.9, P>0.05, 315/315). In the negative meta-emotions variable, the main effect of the three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up (P<0.05, P<0.05, F=13.5) was significant. It was also reported as significant in the variable of body dysmorphic symptoms (P>0.05, P>0.05, F=6.37). Conclusion: It can be concluded that solution-oriented therapy is effective in negative meta-emotions and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms. Therefore, they can be useful for cosmetic surgery applicants.
Prediction of life expectancy based on pain self-efficacy, death obsession, general health with the mediation of emotion regulation in indigent dialysis women
Authors: Charmi Azam , Zoghi Leila
Published: March 2024

Objective: This research aimed to predict life expectancy based on pain self-efficacy, death obsession, and general health by mediating emotion regulation in indigent dialysis women. Method: The descriptive research method was correlation type. The statistical population of the current study included all poor dialysis women in the medical centers of Tehran and Alborz provinces, of which 287 women dialysis patients were selected by the available sampling method and measurement tools were Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ), Death Obsession Questionnaire (DOQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and Life Expectancy Questionnaire (LEQ). For data analysis, the structural equation modeling method was used via SPSS-23. Results: The findings showed that pain self-efficacy, general health, and emotion regulation have a positive and significant relationship with life expectancy (p<0.01), and death obsession and life expectancy have a significant negative relationship (p<0.01) and pain self-efficacy, death obsession, and general health had an indirect and significant relationship through emotion regulation with life expectancy (p<0.01). Conclusion: This research showed that pain self-efficacy, death obsession, and general health explain life expectancy through emotion regulation, and the research model has a favorable fit. The findings of this research can be used by specialists in the fields of health and mental health to improve the life expectancy of dialysis patients.
Explaining the concept of abductive reasoning and its capacities and applications in psychological studies and counseling
Authors: Shariatzadeh Jonidi Golara , Afshin Amin
Published: March 2024

Objective: abductive reasoning is one of the methods of reasoning that, despite the fact that it has been criticized by many scientists and philosophers, today some consider its application useful in research. The purpose of this research was to explain the concept of abductive reasoning and its capacities and applications in psychological studies and counseling. Method: The current research is a review and descriptive-analytical research article. Articles and books related to the application of abductive reasoning in research, especially psychology and counseling research, which were extracted from the databases of reliable scientific-research articles, were used. Results: A review of relevant sources shows that this method of reasoning can be a strong method for guessing scientific hypotheses. Conclusion: The use of abductive reasoning in making assumptions and conclusions for guesses can give more power to the conclusions, and if combined with the current common scientific methods, it can increase the power of explaining theories and conclusions.
Standardization and Investigation of Internal Consistency, Reliability, and Criterion Validity of the Fourth Version of the Millon Test (MCMI-IV)
Authors: Bazmara Davoud , Kamkari Kambiz , Salehi Mahdieh , Mardani Rad Mojgan
Published: March 2024

Objective: The aim of this research was to standardize and investigate the internal consistency, reliability, and criterion validity of the fourth version of the Millon Test (MMCI-IV). Materials and Methods: This study employed an analytical-cross-sectional approach, considering the nature of standardization. The current method focused on the current state and situation, involving both descriptive and correlational methods. The study population consisted of all individuals who referred to counseling centers or clinics in Tehran from June 2022 to September 2022, were at least 18 years old, had a minimum of five years of education, and sought initial treatment or were referred to these centers. In this study, 500 individuals were selected from the population using purposive sampling. The measurement tools included MMCI-IV and the revised form of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2RF). Statistical analysis was performed using Cronbach's alpha, split-half method, test-retest reliability, Pearson correlation coefficient, and SPSS-26 statistical software. Findings: Cronbach's alpha and internal consistency, assessed using the split-half method with Spearman-Brown correction, indicated acceptable coefficients for all scales and subscales of this test at a 95% confidence level (p < 0.05). Additionally, the reliability results of this test, assessed using the split-half method, showed significant coefficients at a 95% confidence level, indicating its suitability for reliability (p < 0.05). However, the criterion validity (concurrent validity) of this test with the MMPI-2RF was not confirmed in any of its scales as the correlation coefficient was not significant at a 95% confidence level (p > 0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the standardized fourth version of the Millon Test demonstrates good internal consistency and reliability. However, it does not show concurrent validity with the MMPI-2RF. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using this test as a substitute for the MMPI-2RF.
Structural Model of Fundamental Decisions of Parental Involvement and Its Types Based on The Gender (Male and Female) of Elementary School Students
Authors: Nezamparast Mahbobe , Talepasand Siavash , Moradi Shahab
Published: March 2024

Objective: The current research aimed to construct a structural model of the fundamental decisions of parental involvement and its forms based on the gender (male and female) of elementary school students. Materials and Methods: The design of this research was correlational, employing modeling methods. The study population consisted of all elementary school students in Tehran for the academic year 2020-21. The sample included 386 parents of these students, selected through random cluster sampling. The data collection tools in this research included 6 scales present in the Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler (2005) model of parental involvement. The data of this research were analyzed using SPSS23 and SMART PLS software, employing structural equation modeling as the statistical analysis method. Findings: The findings of the research showed that the latent construct of forms of parental involvement has a direct structural effect on the latent construct of school-based behaviors. The latent construct of forms of parental involvement also has a direct structural effect on the latent construct of home-based behaviors. The latent construct of forms of parental involvement with the latent construct of school-based behaviors is significantly moderated by gender. The latent construct of forms of parental involvement with the latent construct of home-based behaviors is also significantly moderated by gender, meaning that gender plays a moderating role between the variables, and parental involvement of sons at home is more than that of daughters. Conclusion: The study concludes that parental involvement in children's education is significantly influenced by the gender of the child, with sons experiencing more involvement at home compared to daughters. Both home-based and school-based parental behaviors are directly affected by the forms of parental involvement, highlighting the critical role of gender as a moderating factor in these educational dynamics.
Predicting Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Based on Cognitive Beliefs and Mindfulness in a Non-clinical Population
Authors: Asgharnezhad Rozna , Alivandi Vafa Marziyeh , Abdi Reza
Published: March 2024

Objective: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common, controversial, and challenging disorders among the various psychological disorders. This research aimed to predict symptoms of OCD based on cognitive beliefs and mindfulness in a non-clinical population. Materials and Methods: The research design was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population comprised all students from universities in the city of Tabriz. A sample of 500 individuals was selected through convenience sampling. Research tools included the Revised Obsessive-Compulsive Questionnaire, Mindfulness Scale, and Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire. Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression were used to analyze the research hypotheses. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25. Findings: Statistical analysis results showed that the combination of cognitive beliefs and mindfulness could predict symptoms of washing, obsessive symptoms, hoarding symptoms, ordering symptoms, checking symptoms, and neutralizing symptoms of OCD (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be inferred that professionals can utilize the potential of the variables studied in the areas of diagnosis and clinical interventions for OCD.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and on Pain Intensity, Childhood Trauma, Perfectionism and Psychological Flexibility in Patients with Chronic Pain
Authors: Alizadeh Parviz , Kooshki Shirin , Tarvirdizadeh Hajar
Published: March 2024

Objective: Chronic pain often leads to distress, morale weakness, and functional impairment, becoming a primary source of suffering and economic burden. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on pain intensity, childhood trauma, perfectionism, and psychological flexibility in patients with chronic pain. Materials and Methods: This applied, quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, and follow-up study with a control group included 198 patients with chronic pain from Tehran's pain clinics. Fifty patients were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups: ACT (25 participants) and control (25 participants). Data were collected using the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (Kerns et al., 1985), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (Bernstein et al., 2003), Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (Frost et al., 1990), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (Bond et al., 2011). The ACT for chronic pain was conducted in seven 60-minute group sessions over two months, based on a treatment package (McCracken, 2015). Data analysis utilized repeated measures ANOVA and SPSS software version 22. Findings: Results showed that ACT significantly affected pain intensity (F = 57.99, p < 0.001), childhood trauma (F = 144.38, p < 0.001), perfectionism (F = 68.87, p < 0.001), and psychological flexibility (F = 5.87, p < 0.001) in patients with chronic pain. Conclusion: ACT is effective in reducing pain severity, childhood trauma, perfectionism, and enhancing psychological flexibility in patients with chronic pain and can be used to alleviate psychological problems in these individuals.
The effectiveness of strength-based counseling on the tendency toward marital infidelity and self-compassion of conflicted couples
Authors: Movahedrad Fatemeh , Sayed Alitabar Sayed Hadi , Mohammadi Alireza , Hosseinifard Vida
Published: March 2024

Objective: It is natural for differences and conflicts to arise between husband and wife. Due to the nature of spouses' activities, it sometimes happens that differences of opinion occur or needs are not met. As a result, spouses feel angry, disappointed, and unhappy towards each other. The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of strength-based counseling on conflicted couples' tendency toward marital infidelity and self-compassion. Methods and Materials: It was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with an experimental group, a control group, and a three-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the research included all couples referring to a private counseling center in District 10 of Tehran. For sampling, 30 couples were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 couples) and a control group (15 couples) using the available sampling method. This research used the strength-based counseling package compiled by Parsakia and Darbani (2022). Also, in order to collect data, Neff's self-compassion scale (2003) and Bashirpour et al.'s marital infidelity questionnaire (2018) were used. Findings: The results of the data analysis showed that strength-based counseling significantly increased self-compassion scores (F = 13.08) and decreased the scores of the tendency toward marital infidelity of the experimental group (F = 9.52). Also, Bonferroni's post hoc test results indicated good stability of these effects. Conclusion: Therefore, the strength-based approach can increase the self-compassion of conflicted couples and decrease their tendency toward committing marital infidelity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that parent-child interaction training was effective on behavioral problems and aggression of children with ADHD symptoms, and this effect was stable
Model for predicting attitude towards infidelity based on the quality of marital relations, sexual performance in married women: the mediating role of the empathy model
Authors: Mokhtari Zohreh , Arabi Ali
Published: March 2024

Objective: This research was conducted with the aim of predicting the attitude towards infidelity based on the quality of marital relations, sexual performance in married women: the mediating role of empathy. Methods and Materials: The descriptive research method was correlation type. The statistical population of the present study included all married women in Najaf Abad city in 2019, and 225 of these women were selected by random cluster sampling and the Whatley Infidelity Attitude Questionnaire (ATIS) (2006), Busby et al.'s Marital Relationship Quality (RDAS) (1995), Rosen et al.'s Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (FSFI) (2000), and Jolliffe et al.'s Empathy (ICBC) (2006) were completed. Findings: Data analysis using structural equation modeling showed that there is a negative and significant relationship (p<0.01) between the quality of marital relations, sexual performance and empathy with the attitude towards marital infidelity. Also, the results showed that there is an indirect and significant relationship between the quality of marital relations and sexual performance with attitude through empathy (p<0.01). Conclusion: The results of this research showed that the quality of marital relations and sexual performance explains the attitude towards cheating based on the mediating role of empathy, and the research model has a favorable fit. The findings of this research can be used by experts in the fields of mental health to improve couples' relationships
Estudio de las singularidades de la acción de deslinde y caracterización respecto de otras acciones cercanas
Authors: Minero Alejandre Gemma
Published: March 2024

La acción de deslinde se encuadra dentro de las acciones dirigidas a la protección de los derechos reales. En el presente trabajo se analizan sus características y los efectos del ejercicio de la acción, regulados en los artículos 384 a 387 CC, así como los requisitos para poder ejercitarla. Se busca trazar una línea divisoria con otras figuras afines, como son la acción reivindicatoria y la acción declarativa.
Kejahatan Anak-anak Imam Eli Terhadap Pola Asuh Anak-anak Pendeta
Authors: Saragih Fridianus Kurniadi
Published: March 2024

Kekristenan adalah bagian melekat di dalam bingkai berbangsa dan bernegara indonesia. Karenanya, orang-orang kristen juga tidak luput sebagai ikut serta menjadi penyebab dari kemerosotan-kemerosotan di atas.

Kedua anak imam Eli tidak hidup dalam keluarga yang takut akan Tuhan, perilaku mereka sangat jahat di mata Tuhan, seperti mereka memakan korban persembahan yang akan dipersembahkan kepada Tuhan. Dan perbuatan mereka tersebut merupakan kejahatan dimata Tuhan.

Pola Asuh orang tua merupakan pola interaksi antara anak dengan orangtua selama anak dalam pengasuhan. Cara orangtua mendidik, membimbing, mendisiplinkan serta melindungi anak untuk mencapai kedewasaan sesuai dengan norma yang berlaku di masyarakat pada umumnya.
Organizational Support's Impact on Well-being and Engagement of Post-90s Workers
Authors: Zhang Xueshi
Published: March 2024

Given the unique characteristics of post-90s knowledge workers, it is essential to examine how psychological factors such as perceived organizational support and subjective well-being influence their work engagement. This study focuses on analyzing the relationship between perceived organizational support, subjective well-being, and work engagement among post-90s knowledge workers. Utilizing the frameworks of self-determination theory, social exchange theory, and conservation of resources theory, this research develops a model that delineates the pathway from organizational support to subjective well-being, and subsequently to work engagement. To empirically test this model, we conducted a literature review and administered a questionnaire survey to 553 post-90s professionals in China. Our findings reveal that instrumental support has a positive impact on work engagement; organizational support enhances subjective well-being; instrumental support boosts subjective well-being; subjective well-being elevates work engagement; both psychological and emotional well-being significantly contribute to work engagement; and notably, subjective well-being mediates the relationship between organizational support and work engagement. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the dynamics of work engagement among post-90s knowledge workers.
Tradisi Memberi Imbalan untuk Menyalatkan Jenazah dalam Pandangan Hukum Islam di Desa Mompang Kecamatan Barumun Kabupaten Padang Lawas
Authors: Hasibuan Kali Junjung Hasibuan
Published: March 2024

Bila seorang muslim dan muslimah meninggal dunia dalam syari’at islam, kaum muslimin yang lain memiliki kewajiban terhadap empat perkara yaitu: memandikan, mengkafani, mensholatkan dan menguburkan hukumnya fardhu kifayah. Artinya jika dikerjakan oleh sebahagian kaum, muslimin seorang saja, maka lepaslah kewajiban itu untuk seluruh ummat Islam, akan tetapi sebaliknya bila tidak dikerjakan oleh seorangpun maka berdosalah seluruh kaum muslimin yang ada di tempat itu. Masyarakat Desa Mompang merupakan desa yang memegang teguh adat istiadat. Salah satunya adalah adat memberi upah kepada orang yang mensholatkan mayit. Hal ini terbutkti dari angket serta hasil wawancara yang dilakukan penulis. Namun, dari berbagai studi literatur didapatkan bahwa praktek pemberian upah kepada orang yang melakukan shalat jenazah tidak diperbolehkan (makruh takhrim). Sehingga, sebaiknya praktek memberi upah pada shalat jenazah dapat kiranya dihentikan karena termasuk bid’ah dholalah (sesuatu yang tidak ada nash) dan juga bisa merusak eksistensi ibadah yang disyariatkan kepada Allah SWT dan Rasullnya. Oleh karena itu, kita sebagai seorang muslim hendaknya saling tolong menolong, meluruskan niat dan semua kegiatan selalu merujuk pada Al-quran dan Hadis.
Procesos de negocio en la gestión empresarial
Authors: Gómez Velázquez Karel , Gálvez Lio Daniel , Ferreira Lorenzo Gheisa Lucía
Published: March 2024

Over time, companies have organized themselves in different ways to develop the economy. During the industrial era they organized themselves as a collection of tasks that, according to the knowledge of the time, allowed economies of scale. At the end of the 20th century, new organizational structures emerged, such as the product line and the matrix. More recently, these architectures have evolved in a way that aligns people, work and capital with the processes that create value for the client. Business process management is a business methodology whose objective is to improve efficiency through the systematic management of processes, which must be modeled, automated, integrated, monitored and optimized continuously. This specialized essay deals with this topic and is developed in six sections. In the first, the generalities, history and evolution of process management are presented; the second and third deal with the process management approach and the life cycle phases. The fourth section is dedicated to the business process modeling techniques; one of them, BPMN, is discussed in section five, concluding the essay with section six related to the modeling tools.
La evaluación formativa en el nivel preescolar en el contexto educativo mexicano. Preliminares para la construcción del estado del conocimiento
Authors: Cáceres Mesa Maritza Librada , Sánchez Islas María del Rocío , Pérez Carbajal Consuelo
Published: March 2024

This article presents an approach to the state of knowledge, on the formative evaluation at the preschool level in the Mexican educational context, is supported by the analysis of documents from national and international contexts, considering as theoretical categories the theoretical references that support to the formative evaluation, the main problems related to the evaluation, the evaluation strategies assumed and the role of feedback. The role of the teacher in formative evaluation in preschool classrooms is emphasized in order to build a culture of evaluation, from where self-promotion and co-evaluation are promoted, in the different areas of interaction, intra and interpersonal, all as a support for generate learning environments that condition the achievement of the graduation profile established in the curriculum.