bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Big data clustering through fusion of FCM, optimized encoder-decoder CNN, and BiLSTM
Authors:   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Polydisciplinaire, Taza, Belhabib F. , El Moutaouakil K. ,   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Polydisciplinaire, Taza, Rbihou S. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, ENSA, Fes, Elafaar A. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, ENSA, Fes
Published: October 2024

Clustering Big Data, as a fundamental component in the processing and analysis of massive datasets, holds crucial importance in addressing complex challenges inherent in handling extensive data sets. Falling within the realm of unsupervised learning methods, the primary objective of clustering is to efficiently organize substantial datasets into homogeneous clusters without relying on pre-existing labels. Our innovative approach seeks to optimize this process by synergistically combining three techniques: the fuzzy C-Means (FCM) methodology, the optimized encoder–decoder CNN model, and the bidirectional recurrent neural network (BiLSTM). This synergy represents a strategic convergence between supervised and unsupervised paradigms. The introduction of BiLSTM is of significant importance, leveraging its capability to sequentially process data from both sides using LSTM cells. This bidirectional approach enhances the understanding of data sequences, a crucial feature in the demanding context of Big Data clustering. Simultaneously, FCM benefits from substantial improvement through the introduction of a function that calculates the separation between the cluster center and the instance, thereby reinforcing the precision of clustering. To optimize performance and reduce computation time, our methodology advocates for the use of the Optimized Encoder–Decoder CNN model. This refined architecture promotes more efficient extraction of data features, thereby enhancing the intrinsic quality of clustering. The rigorous evaluation of our approach revolves around specific data sources, namely fashion MNIST. Performance criteria such as accuracy, adjusted rand index (ARI), and normalized mutual information (NMI) convincingly attest to the remarkable capability of our methodology. In comparative analyses, our approach significantly outperforms existing models, demonstrating its effectiveness and relevance in the complex domain of Big Data clustering.
Predicting students' academic performance and modeling using data mining techniques
Authors:   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Jedidi Y. , Ibriz A. ,   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Benslimane M. ,   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Hachmoud A. ,   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Tmimi M. ,   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Hajjioui Y. ,   Innovative Technologies Laboratory, EST, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Rahhali M. ,   ENSA, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez
Published: October 2024

In educational institutions and universities, the issue of study interruptions can be addressed by using e-learning. As a result, this field has recently attracted a lot of attention. In this study, we applied four machine-learning methods to predict students' academic progress: logistic regression, decision trees, random forests, and Naive Bayes. The Open University Learning Analytics Dataset (OULAD), which contains a subset of the OU student data, was the source of the student data for all of these techniques. There is information regarding the students' VLE interactions as well as their demographics. Nowadays universities frequently use data mining techniques to analyze available data and extract knowledge and information that helps in decision making. The percentage split and the 10-fold cross-validation are used to measure and compare the prediction performance of four classifiers. When employing the percentage split, it was shown that the Naive Bayes classifier performs better than other classifiers, obtaining an overall prediction accuracy of 93%. This study aims to assist teachers in enhancing students' academic performance.
A RGB image encryption algorithm based on Archimedes optimizer, chaos and DNA
Authors:   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Bencherqui A. , Tahiri M. A. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Karmouni H. ,   Systems and Sustainable Environment Laboratory (SED), Faculty of Engineering Sciences (FSI), Private University of Fez (UPF), Fez, Alfidi M. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Sayyouri M. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Qjidaa H. ,   CED-ST, STIC, Laboratory of Electronic Signals and Systems of Information LESSI, Dhar El Mahrez, Faculty of Science, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah-Fez University, Fez, Jamil M. O. ,   Systems and Sustainable Environment Laboratory (SED), Faculty of Engineering Sciences (FSI), Private University of Fez (UPF), Fez
Published: October 2024

This paper introduces an innovative method for encrypting images, skillfully combining a modified logistic map (MLM), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and the Archimedean optimization algorithm (AO). The resulting system is divided into three essential phases, each playing a distinct role: a permutation phase using the modified logistics map, a diffusion phase using DNA, and finally, an optimization phase incorporating AO. In the optimization phase, the AO is successfully deployed to determine the optimal sequence of masks for image encryption. A notable feature of this approach is its ability to improve the quality of DNA masks, making them compatible with the complex nature of images. Simulation results and performance evaluations attest to the feasibility of the proposed system for color image encryption, underlining at the same time its high level of security. One of the most remarkable aspects of this methodology lies in its ability to enhance entropy, thus conferring increased resistance to various statistical and differential attacks. The approach has been validated through experimental results, affirming its efficacy, consolidating its position as a robust and secure solution for image encryption. This research highlights the significant contribution of the AO algorithm in the specific field of image encryption, offering a major contribution to the evolution of security techniques in this area.
Study and analysis of partial shading effect on power production of a photovoltaic string controlled by three different MPPT techniques: P&O, PSO and ANN
Authors:   Engineering and Applied Physics Team (EAPT), Superior School of Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Atillah M. A. , Stitou H. ,   Engineering and Applied Physics Team (EAPT), Superior School of Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Boudaoud A. ,   Engineering and Applied Physics Team (EAPT), Superior School of Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Aqil M. ,   Engineering and Applied Physics Team (EAPT), Superior School of Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Hanafi A. ,   Industrial Technologies and Services Laboratory, Higher School of Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez
Published: October 2024

Partial shading occurs when some of the solar panels are exposed to reduced irradiation. Partial shading can lead to creating peaks and troughs in power production. The goal of this study is to compare the effect of partial shading on the capacity of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods, to find the global maximum power point. To this end, the study focuses on performance simulation and discussion of Perturb and Observe (P&O), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) controls. Analysing the three MPPT controller's results, in terms of accuracy, the ANN and PSO controls showed high performance. On the other hand, the P\&O control showed lower accuracy, particularly under partial shading. For the speed of reaction, the P&O and ANN controls proved to be the fastest, while the PSO control showed a slightly longer response time. However, it is important to note that ANN approach presents added complexity in terms of conception.
On the Occupational Safety during Pipeline Transportation of Hydraulic Mixtures
Authors:   Moscow Polytechnic University, Golik V.I.
Published: October 2024

The article describes the technology of pipeline transportation of hydraulic mixtures for stowing at underground mining. The relevance of optimization of the hydraulic mixture transportation processes is based on the fact that filling the excavated space during its abandonment is the main factor of injury prevention among workers and the integrity of industrial facilities. The aim of the study is to detail the hardening mixture transportation methods for increased distance compared to the reached distance. The maximum damage factor is a rockslide into the open excavated space; therefore, the delivery of stowing pulp to the location of use minimizes the hazard for miners. The advantages of the proposed solution are substantiated by the adopted study methods. The study results can be used for the development of a set of protective measures. The applied mixture transportation methods have been analyzed. The practices of hydraulic mixture transportation for the distance of 2.5 km, which exceeded the best global achievements, have been described. Models of the description of hydraulic mixture transportation have been provided including the models obtained by calculations and experimental pressure loss. The operation schedules in forced mode for pipeline transport have been provided. It has been demonstrated that the optimization of aspects of the issue is specifically relevant for the intensification of processes of metal deposit development. The outcomes of the experimental study can be used when involving accumulated washery refuse in the treatment. It is recommended to determine the parameters of efficient delivery of hydraulic mixtures in vibration-induced mode by modelling in accordance with the criteria of distance and reliability of transportation. The recommendations on the use of hydraulic mixture delivery technology in forced mode can be required when developing mineral deposits by open and underground methods and training highly qualified personnel.
Nejrovizualizacionnyj podhod dlya vyyavleniya biomarkerov rabochej pamyati u bol'nyh s hronicheskoj ishemiej mozga
Authors: Фокин В. Ф. , Пономарева Н. В. , Коновалов Р. Н. , Медведев Р. Б. , Боравова А. И. , Лагода О. В. , Кротенкова М. В. , Танашян М. М.
Published: October 2024

Verbal'naya rabochaya pamyat' (VRP) — fundamental'naya funkciya, otvetstvennaya za vremennoe hranenie i kratkosrochnuyu rabotu s verbal'noj informaciej. Cel'yu raboty bylo opredelit' biomarker rabochej pamyati, svyazannyj s nejrovizualizaciej istochnika sverhmedlennoj elektricheskoj aktivnosti u bol'nyh s hronicheskoj ishemiej mozga (HIM). V issledovanii prinyali uchastie 50 pacientov s HIM: 16 muzhchin i 34 zhenshchiny v vozraste 50–85 let. VRP ocenivali po testu Luriya. Ispytuemye byli razdeleny na dve gruppy, ne razlichayushchiesya po vozrastu, s VRP nizhe i vyshe srednego urovnya v issledovannoj vyborke. Registrirovalas' sverhmedlennaya, menee 0,1 Gc, elektricheskaya aktivnost', inache nazyvaemaya urovnem postoyannogo potenciala (UPP) golovnogo mozga v pyati monopolyarnyh otvedeniyah: lobnom, central'nom, zatylochnom, pravom i levom visochnyh. S pomoshch'yu fMRT pokoya analizirovali oblasti mozga s aktivirovannym BOLD (blood-oxygen-level-dependent) signalom i svyazannye s oblastyami mozga, otvetstvennymi za VRP i za istochniki generacii UPP, registriruemye nepolyarizuemymi elektrodami. V dvuh gruppah VRP najdeny razlichiya v aktivacii BOLD-signala i amplitude sverhmedlennoj aktivnosti. Eti nejroseti pokoya, VRP i nejroset', otvetstvennaya za generaciyu UPP, peresekayutsya v lobnyh oblastyah. UPP v lobnom otvedenii dostoverno razlichalsya v dvuh gruppah VRP (r = 0,00004). Biomarkerom VRP u bol'nyh HIM yavlyaetsya sverhmedlennaya aktivnost', registriruemaya v lobnom otvedenii i generiruemaya tem uchastkom nejroseti, kotoryj yavlyaetsya peresecheniem seti VRP i uchastka mozga, otvetstvennogo za generaciyu UPP v lobnoj oblasti.
Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health–related hospitalization rate of youth in Canada: an interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Dharma Christoffer , Al-Jaishi Ahmed A. , Collins Erin , Orchard Christa , Amankwah Nana , Lang Justin J. , Colman Ian , Weeks Murray , Edjoc Rojiemiahd
Published: October 2024

Introduction

This study evaluated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on temporal trends in mental health and addiction–related inpatient hospitalization rates among youth (aged 10–17 years) in Canadian provinces and territories (excluding Quebec) from 1 April 2018 to 5 March 2022.

Methods

We conducted an interrupted time series analysis across three periods: T0 (pre-pandemic: 1 April 2018 to 15 March 2020); T1 (early pandemic: 15 March 2020 to 5 July 2020); and T2 (later pandemic: 6 July 2020 to 5 March 2022).

Results

Pre-pandemic mental health and addiction–related hospitalization rates had significant regional variability, with weekly rates from 6.27 to 85.59 events per 100 000 persons in Manitoba and the territories combined, respectively. During T1, the national (excluding Quebec) weekly hospitalization rate decreased from a pre-pandemic level of 12.82 (95% CI: 12.14 to 13.50) to 5.11 (95% CI: 3.80 to 6.41) events per 100 000 persons. There was no statistically significant change in the mental health and addiction– related hospitalization rate across provinces and territories in T2 compared to T0. However, there was a significant increase in the rate of self-harm–related hospitalizations among females Canada-wide and in most provinces during this period.

Conclusion

Although several Canadian studies have reported increases in mental health and addiction–related outpatient and emergency department visits among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, this did not correspond to an increase in the inpatient hospital burden, with the notable exception of self-harm among young females.
Psychological well-being and its associations with sociodemographic characteristics, physical health, substance use and other mental health outcomes among adults in Canada
Authors: Varin Melanie , Clayborne Zahra M. , Baker Melissa M. , Palladino Elia , Orpana Heather , Capaldi Colin A.
Published: October 2024

Introduction

Psychological well-being (PWB) is an important component of positive mental health (PMH) and an asset for population health. This study examined correlates of PWB among community-dwelling adults (18+ years) in the 10 Canadian provinces.

Methods

Using data from the 2019 Canadian Community Health Survey Rapid Response on PMH, we conducted linear regression analyses with sociodemographic, mental health, physical health and substance use variables as predictors of PWB. PWB was measured using six questions from the Mental Health Continuum—Short Form, which asked about feelings of self-acceptance, personal growth, environmental mastery, autonomy, positive relations and purpose in life during the past month.

Results

In unadjusted and adjusted analyses, older age, being married or in a commonlaw relationship and having a BMI in the overweight category (25.00–29.99) were associated with higher PWB, while reporting a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, high perceived life stress, engaging in heavy episodic drinking and frequent cannabis use were associated with lower PWB. Sex, having children living at home, immigrant status, racialized group membership, educational attainment, household income tertile, having a BMI in the obese category (≥30.00), major chronic disease and smoking status were not significantly associated with PWB.

Conclusion

This research identifies sociodemographic, mental health, physical health and substance use factors associated with PWB among adults in Canada. These findings highlight groups and characteristics that could be the focus of future research to promote PMH.
Making Connexions: "Joined Up" Solutions to Social and Economic Problems Affecting Youth.
Authors: Strathdee Rob
Published: October 2024

This paper offers a description and a critique of the Connexions strategy in England. Through better coordinating the provision of a suite of youth services, Connexions is designed to reduce the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training. Central to the strategy is the creation of a new breed of youth worker, known as personal advisors. These must ensure that all young people get the support needed, from counsellors and other specialist providers of services to youth, to make successful transitions into adulthood. As Connexions is an evidence-based service, its outcomes are closely monitored. The paper concludes by considering the value of introducing a Connexions type service in New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Editorial Comments.
Authors: Cornforth Sue , Parkin Fran
Published: October 2024

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Mason Durie on marae encounters as a basis for understanding and building relationships and another by Nick Drury about how therapists might better meet their Treaty obligations through a process of collaborative therapy.
The Silencing of Māori Men.
Authors: Hokowhitu Brendan
Published: October 2024

This article theorises Mãori masculinities in terms of the notion of "space". I suggest that through colonial social construction, the notion of Mãori masculinity has been afforded a narrow space that, in part, has led to the extremely dysfunctional Mãori masculine archetype often performed in contemporary society. Historical and sociological analyses are provided, which deconstruct this limited space through the notions of "silence" and "communication". Throughout these analyses, I pay particular attention to two constraining discourses surrounding Mãori masculinity: the "humble Mãoriman" and the "violent Mãori man". I suggest that these two imaginary pillars have been central to the construction of the narrow space from which the diversity of Mãori masculinities has struggled to be liberated. In doing so, I provide the groundings for an understanding of a space where Mãori masculinities can "breathe" and find voices that lay beyond limited colonial constructions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
"What's So 'Identity' About That Word?".
Authors: Culbertson Philip , Agee Margaret
Published: October 2024

The self-perceptions and experiences of men who are 'afakasi, or half-caste, were explored as part of a qualitative project undertaken by a pãlagi/Pasifika research team. For most of the eight men who took part, the focus group discussions for this project provided their first opportunity to talk with others about their experiences of being 'afakasi. Themes that emerged included the influence of formative experiences within their families, including an early awareness of difference; the significance of language and languaging; the quantification of blood in discourses regarding ethnic identity; connectedness and belonging; the influence of multiple contexts; identity confusion; and creating metaphors to stabilise identity as 'afakasi men move between worlds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
The Family Unconscious.
Authors: Ilinanoa Karen Lupe
Published: October 2024

This essay explores the concept of the family unconscious, with reference to Rupert Sheldrake's theory of morphic fields. The main focus of the essay is what could be described as "the family unconscious-in-action," which includes the family unconscious and the influence of ancestors, pathology and health, dreams and "psi events," along with anecdotal stories from my personal life and client-work. The final part of the paper explores the myth of Oedipus and the family curse, within the context of the family unconscious. Throughout the paper, reference is made to the family unconscious and the counselling process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
How Can a "Southern Theory" Perspective Contribute to New Zealand Counselling?
Authors: Burns Edgar
Published: October 2024

Raewyn Connell's new text, Southern Theory, is described here as a background perspective for counselling teaching and practice. The first half of the article explores the idea of southern theory and New Zealand culture, seeing parallels to it in the relation between Māori and non-Māori New Zealanders. Several points are then raised about perspective in general, suggesting that a southern perspective helps inspect truth claims of counselling concepts and practices. The second half of the discussion is framed around what Connell sees as four key assumptions that northern theorymakes about the world which adversely affect southern societies like New Zealand. The southern challenge to these assumptions is linked to counselling in this country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
A Response to Philip Culbertson's Presentation.
Authors: Younger Jeremy
Published: October 2024

The author responds to a paper by Philip Culbertson which focuses on the topics of sex, gender and sexuality presented at a seminar held in the University of Auckland in New Zealand on July 18, 2008. The author believes that sexuality, like gender, is not about the discovery of an innate or essential identity, existing independently of language. The author contends that counselling and psychotherapy are called to be counter-cultural.
A Response to Philip Culbertson's Presentation.
Authors: Goulding Josie
Published: October 2024

The author responds to the paper written by Philip Culbertson which focuses on the topics of sex, gender and sexuality presented at a seminar held in the University of Auckland in New Zealand on July 18, 2008. She agrees with Culbertson about the lack of a dialogue between psychoanalysts and narrative therapists in the nation. She notes that narratives are one way that counselors can engage in play and meaning-making with their clients.
Counselling Women Whose Lives Have Been Seriously Disrupted by Depression.
Authors: Wilson Jan , Giddings Lynne
Published: October 2024

This article presents some of the wisdom emerging from a study of the narratives of 18 New Zealand women whose lives had been seriously disrupted by depression. While a huge body of research exists addressing recovery from depression, most of it has focused on the dominant professional solutions of medication and therapy. In this study, the knowledge comes from women who found support for recovery outside the "expert" mainstream. Counsellors can learn from the "lay" solutions and understandings experienced by these women. The major conclusions drawn from the analysis of the stories are discussed in this article. These emphasise the gendered and holistic nature of depression and recovery, and the importance of distinguishing between "chocolate" solutions that address the symptoms, and "meaning-making" solutions that address the deeper matters that often underpin depression. The findings also challenge the need to distinguish between a major depressive disorder and dysthymia when supporting women to find their own formulae for recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
"Are You Going to Be the One to Understand Me?".
Authors: Gallagher Gay
Published: October 2024

School counsellors have a key role in providing a safe physical and emotional environment for all students. A counsellor's role in pastoral care includes understanding students who may have special needs because they are gifted and talented. This article draws on literature as well as counsellors' experiences in working with gifted clients to address questions such as: - How do counsellors know who is gifted and talented? - What special "needs" do gifted clients have? - How can people who have no specific training in this area effectively counsel gifted and talented students? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Editorial.
Authors: Agee Margaret , Culbertson Philip
Published: October 2024

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the history of counsellor education in Aotearoa New Zealand, another on the different aspects of counsellor education and another one on a survey of counselling graduates from the Wellington Institute of Technology.
A Window on School Guidance Counselling.
Authors: Barclay Kathryn , Crocket Kathie , Kotzé Elmarie , Peter Mira
Published: October 2024

Following decentralisation of education, decisions about the distribution of resources for the provision of guidance counselling have been made within individual secondary schools. This situation has led to increasing disparity in the provision of guidance counselling, and in employment conditions. A School Guidance Counsellors' Advisory Group was established to assess the situation and provide directions for future action. This group initiated an online survey of school guidance counsellors. The survey's purpose was to contribute to an assessment of the overall situation in order to inform future directions for the group's activities, and thus for the profession of school guidance counselling. Results indicate that the school guidance counsellor workforce is an increasingly experienced one. Most school guidance counsellors have postgraduate qualifications in counselling, and all reported participating in supervision. Most respondents were teacher-qualified; 70% held management units. Most respondents (84%) were NZAC members, and 73% were PPTA members. However, such survey profiles paint only part of the picture of school guidance counselling. The authors suggest that a range of evidence of the contributions of school guidance counsellors to schools and to student wellbeing is a next step for research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Whakapapa Narratives and Whānau Therapy.
Authors: Swann Brent , Swann Huia , Crocket Kathie
Published: October 2024

This article proposes, discusses and illustrates the concept of whakapapa narratives, showing how counselling practices are produced out of such narratives. It creates links between practices of whānau therapy and narrativetherapy, located within te ao Māori. Its contribution is in articulating a whakapapa-informed counselling practice for Māori with Māori. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Revealing counselling.
Authors: Manthei Robert
Published: October 2024

An updated evaluation of the counselling provided by a Christchurch counselling agency was carried out during the years 2010-2014. The information gained was then combined with two other sources of similar data, one from an earlier review of the same agency and the second from an additional agency. Data from the three sources provided a sample of over 5,500 clients who had completed their counselling. The counselling spanned nine years and involved some 65 counsellors. Results showed that counselling was overwhelmingly brief (90% of clients had fewer than 10 sessions) and pointed to ways in which the agencies could cut their costs and improve their services by looking further into the reasons for cancellations and possible ways of reducing them, planning for and implementing brief counselling, and instituting clinical reviews for lengthy counselling. The need for further research of this sort was emphasised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Storying who I am becoming: Reinforcing a child’s preferred reputation.
Authors: McMenamin Donald
Published: October 2024

The following case study illustrates how developing new reputations with children in a primary school setting can encourage behaviour change. Drawing on ideas from narrative therapy, behaviour change can be achieved through externalising the effects of a harmful reputation for the child and others; through recording accounts of the child demonstrating a preferred reputation; and through publishing and retelling preferred reputation stories to supportive peers and adults around the child. This study demonstrates how developing a preferred reputation with nine-year-old Nikau helped him to shed a troubling reputation that had grown around him over time. The resources and assistance given by family and professionals, along with the high expectations, consistency, and accountability provided by Nikau’s class teacher, worked in tandem with a new reputation to provide fertile ground for behaviour change. Subsequently observed changes included a decrease in behaviour incidents, a positive selfperception, an improved home environment, and an improved performance on National Standards assessment data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
A story illustrating narrative therapy in a crosscultural conversation with someone approaching death.
Authors: Pilkington Sasha McAllum
Published: October 2024

The following story uses ethnographic fiction to explore and illustrate the Narrative Therapy practices I might engage with when meeting with a Mäori woman who has a life-threatening illness. Ethnographic fiction blends truth and imagination to create a story that seeks to engage the reader in a situation that is both authentic and instructive, while respecting the limits of confidentiality. In this story I seek to illustrate how a Pākehā counsellor committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi might go about a therapeutic conversation with a Mäori woman for whom marginalising discourses and the colonisation of Aotearoa New Zealand have had a key role in shaping her experience of cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Jeering as a socio-cultural phenomenon: cultural self-defense or moral ambivalence?
Authors: Khazagerov Georgii Georgiyevich
Published: October 2024

The article discusses jeering (styob) as a style of communication. This style is interpreted as a specifically Russian phenomenon of a certain period. Jeering is defined as ambivalent and morally and intellectually irresponsible humor. The view of jeering as a way to defend group values as those opposed to official culture is questioned. The article argues that, unlike satire, jeering does not give a moral evaluation at all. From socio-ecological view, jeering should be considered a negative phenomenon. Jeering is found in poetry and journalism of the sixties along with the fashion for a play on words (the so-called "paronymic explosion"). Gradually, however, the play on words acquires a satirical tone in uncensored author songs. In this regard, the most popular Soviet author was Vladimir Vysotsky. In contrast to jeering, the author's moral position is clear; it is analytical satire that makes one think. Nevertheless, jeering did not completely disappear but it became more widely spread in the post-Soviet period, when, on the one hand, one could laugh at the Soviet past; on the other hand, there arose new social realities that were to be comprehended. Satire again gave way to jeering, and researchers discussed not only paronymic explosion but paid close attention to language game. The article makes a prudent conclusion regarding the future of jeering in Russian culture. Jeering (styob) is expected to fade giving way to more mature forms of humor and satire.
“It seemed to me alone that X?”: “I”-anecdotes in Runet
Authors: Dementyev Vadim Viktorovich
Published: October 2024

The paper deals with modern Russian Internet anecdotes containing explicit highlighted “I” view. This view takes the form of metatextual inclusion: It seems to me ... ; Did it seem to me alone ...? In terms of content, it consists of two parts: the main one - the anecdotal narrative itself - and the auxiliary “I”-view, which is explicit monologue thinking and/or suchlike situation, including thinking specific for dialogue communication. “I”-anecdotes are analyzed according to a model that includes the following points: “I”-anecdote speech genre connections (references to Internet and non-Internet jokes of various types); various metatextual “I” inclusions (stereotypical ~ partially stereotypical ~ occasional (game) meta inclusions; “I” ~ and “you” - meta inclusions; non-interrogative (affirmative, imperative) ~ interrogative ~ negative meta inclusions); the “I” image (“I”-character ~ “I”-narrator ~ “I”-formality); thematic classification (political; men and women; children; drunkenness; coronavirus and combating it; linguistic, etc.). A separate micro-study explores the quantitative characteristics of “I”-anecdotes (overlapping of meta-inclusions and structural types of anecdotes; types of meta-inclusions and anecdote themes). The study proves that the introduction of elements of internal monologue thinking into the text of the anecdote, however paradoxical it is, makes the anecdote more dialogic, which corresponds to the characteristics of Internet communication beyond the “I”-anecdote genre.
Comic and ludic components in linguistic tasks
Authors: Norman Boris Justinovich
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes comic and ludic components in compiling linguistic tasks. The paper demonstrates the corresponding tradition in Russian linguistics (I.A. Baudouin de Courtenay, A.A. Zaliznyak, M.V. Panov, K.F. Sedov et al.). The paper contains the latest material from the collections of tasks in the Russian language. These tasks are divided into 6 main headings (topics): The relationship between the name and the subject; Logical rules of classification; Consistency of linguistic facts; Consideration of presuppositions; Ambiguity of words and grammatical forms; Features of communicative situations. Each task is supplied with an answer, which is a detailed scholarly commentary. If several answers are possible, explanation is given as to the preferred option. The conclusion is made that the use of comic and ludic components in linguistic tasks is a promising direction in teaching practices.
Evaluación del ROM del hombro de tenistas como indicador del índice de lesión
Authors: Gomeñuka Natalia Andrea , Lozano Santiago , Villa Adolfo
Published: October 2024

La práctica del tenis se encuentra asociada, inevitablemente, con la aparición de lesiones en el hombro dominante por la mecánica propia del deporte. Nuestro objetivo fue relacionar la aparición de lesiones previas del hombro con el rango de movimiento (ROM) en 35 hombres tenistas adultos amateurs (edad = 36.46±5.62 años, Cantidad de torneos participados en 2022 =4.00±1.50 torneos). Se realizó la medición del ROM del hombro dominante y un cuestionario para indagar en lesiones sufridas y hábitos deportivos. Resultados:  existe una correlación significativa entre la aparición de lesiones y el ROM del brazo dominante (x2 = 14.33; α < 0.05); en aquellos tenistas amateurs que no realizaban entrada en calor eran los que habían sufrido algún tipo de lesión y por ende eran más susceptibles a lesionarse (x2 =12.01; α < 0.05); la duración de la entrada en calor de aquellos tenistas que no la realizaban lo hacían con una duración menor a cinco minutos, eran quienes más lesiones habían sufrido(x2 = 8.22; α < 0.05); y finalmente que  se observó la realización de ejercicios de elongación no poseía injerencia estadística sobre la aparición de lesiones en estos tenistas (p>0.05). Conclusión: se afirma que para evitar la aparición de lesiones en tenistas amateurs adultos es recomendado realizar ejercicios para mejorar o incrementar el ROM en el brazo dominante, además que debe ser realizada una correcta entrada en calor previo a las sesiones de entrenamiento y partidos, finalmente, esta entrada en calor debe tener necesariamente una duración superior a los 5 minutos.
Post-pandemic tourism in Longyearbyen
Authors: Kugiejko Magdalena
Published: October 2024

Tourism in Spitsbergen has become the largest employer and most rapidly growing sector, taking over from coal mining. Longyearbyen is a small urban center but it is the central hub where most tourism passes through. The goal of this study is to present the post-COVID behavior of tourists in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. Based on a sample of 256 international tourists who visited Longyearbyen in 2022, it was noted that the post-COVID tourists consciously chose this place guided by uniqueness of its nature. The respondents expressed their intention to travel, but factors related to safety and security appeared as key drivers affecting their travel decisions. Protected areas and nature-based tourism are the preferred destinations to visit after the COVID-19. This industry is an important basis for settlement and the number of tourists after COVID-19 is increasing. The study area is particularly vulnerable to environmental threats, the sources and causes of which are often connected with tourism. The presented results are a basis for discussions on the effective environmental tourism policy after COVID-19.
Research on Evaluation of Online Education Effectiveness Based on AI Teaching Aid System
Authors: An Xuemei
Published: October 2024

In the age of technology, the application of intelligent assistive systems in teaching is getting more and more attention. After systematically describing the framework of the AI teaching assistance system and the process of online education effect evaluation, the study selects the course of an AI teaching assistance platform as a research case, collects the students’ learning behavior data, and applies the K-means-based clustering algorithm to divide them into clusters to obtain the learner portrait. The association rule algorithm based on Apriori is used to initially mine the connection between online learning behavior and educational effects. Furthermore, the multivariate linear regression method is applied to determine specific associations between online learning behaviors and educational effects to complete the assessment of online educational effects. Through the analysis, four types of learners were summarized: general (37.89%), negative (6.84%), interactive (9.48%), and positive (45.79%). Significant correlations between students’ online learning behaviors and educational outcomes were obtained, with regression equations between them. The effectiveness of online education is greatly influenced by students’ time commitment and learning motivation. Subsequent teaching can start from these two aspects to promote the improvement of the quality of teaching in online education.
Social Media Impact on Traditional Journalism Content Change and Reader Behavior Analysis
Authors: Cui Wei , Li Fengmei
Published: October 2024

With the rapid development of social media, the number of netizens using social media such as microblogging, WeChat, and forums is growing rapidly, and there are more and more channels to obtain news information. This study introduces “technological innovation” as the mediator variable, social media usage as the independent variable, traditional journalism content change, and reader behavior as the dependent variable, and age and political affiliation as the control variables to explore how social media plays its influential role. The survey study yielded a total of 896 valid data samples. Regression analysis using a PLS model was used to test the relevant hypotheses. The regression results show that without the introduction of the mediator variable “scientific and technological innovation”, social media has a significant effect on the content change of traditional news, and the R-squared explanation rate is 16.8%, which indicates that social media positively affects the content change of traditional news. Meanwhile, among the information content of social media, life and medical information (β=0.075, P<0.05) and current affairs and social information (β=0.112, P<0.001) positively affect the reader behavior of traditional journalism, which indicates that social media has a significant impact on influencing the reader behavior of traditional news. After the introduction of the “scientific and technological innovation” variable, the core value of the previous regression model decreases and becomes significant, indicating that scientific and technological innovation plays a mediating role in the above influence path.
The Construction of a Model for Cultivating Intercultural Communication Competence of Business English Majors in the Context of One Belt and One Road
Authors: Lin Yinghua
Published: October 2024

Under the background of Belt and Road, not only economic cooperation but also humanistic exchanges between countries should be strengthened, which requires that modern college students have strong communication skills in Business English. This paper discusses the model of cultivation and constructs an ICC model containing five aspects: knowledge, attitude, interpretation and association skills, discovery and interaction skills, and education. Based on this model, the course content and teaching methods are designed around four dimensions: attitude, knowledge, skills, and critical cultural awareness. Through the construction of the intercultural communication competence index system to verify the effect of the ICC model on the cultivation of students’ intercultural communication competence, all dimensions show that the effect of the ICC model is more obvious. The results of teaching practice show that the student’s final average score is 66.59, which is 10.27 points higher than the midterm average score, and the significant probability of the t-test using SPSS is p<0.01, which is a significant difference between before and after. The above-analyzed results prove that the ICC model achieved good teaching effects in the application experiment.