bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From Tradition to Technology: Societal and Educational Impacts on Job Preferences in Oman
Authors: M. Pitychoutis Konstantinos , Spathopoulou Filomachi
Published: July 2024

This study explores Omani undergraduate students’ employment readiness, job preferences, and the impact of English language proficiency, within the framework of Oman Vision 2040. Through qualitative analysis of interviews with 43 first-year students, seven themes emerged: occupational preferences, influences on career choices, technology-centric careers, preference for government versus private sector jobs, English proficiency as a prerequisite for employment, societal valuation of English skills, and English for global integration and mobility. The findings reveal a strong preference for comfortable, less physically demanding white-collar jobs, underscoring the need for educational reforms that align curricula with modern job market demands, particularly in enhancing STEM education and digital literacy. English language proficiency has been seen as crucial for securing desirable jobs, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive English training programs across all educational levels. Societal expectations and personal ambitions significantly influence career choices, with a preference for prestigious white-collar jobs over traditional professions. The study recommends educational interventions to address these evolving job preferences, promote all forms of work, and support the critical role of English proficiency in employment and career advancement. These insights contribute to the broader goals of economic diversification and sustainability outlined in Oman Vision 2040, offering valuable perspectives for policymakers, educators, and researchers.
Advancing Language Education through Multimodality: Insights from a Bibliographic Analysis
Authors: Li Yue
Published: July 2024

With the development of technologies and pedagogies, the multimodality of language education is becoming increasingly important, especially in the context of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through advanced multimodal theories and media, teachers could integrate multiple sensory and communicative modes in language teaching. This study uses bibliometric analysis to explore the multimodality in language education from both qualitative and quantitative aspects. The author uses tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and CitNetExplorer to visualize this topic’s research evolution. The findings show that multimodal media and pedagogies evolve to boost student engagement and understanding in language learning, particularly in terms of video-mediated interaction and social media. Future research is recommended to assess the long-term influences of multimodal approaches and explore their integration with emerging educational technologies.
Progress in the development of organic molecules as a blue light emitter in India
Authors: Rupashri Kishor Kadu  , Pramod Bhagwan Thakur
Published: July 2024

We provide a brief overview of the work done to date by Indian researchers on the synthesis of luminogenic molecules for the creation and assessment of organic light-emitting devices. Furthermore, our attention has only been on the "next generation" of blue emitters. Since 1987, blue OLED technology has been developed. As a result, we can observe the feathers growing in OLED technology every year. The current state of blue light emitting material design, which includes different emission molecules based on TADF, HLCT, phosphorescence, and fluorescence, is discussed in this work. Numerous research teams in India are focusing on blue-emitting materials to develop the most effective molecules for OLEDs. Here, we tried to cover all the blue light-emitting molecules that have been reported in India thus far by compiling data on the molecular structures of the materials that have already been published.
Modelling of Brake Pad Disc with emphasis on dynamic analysis and deformation of structure.
Authors: Arpit Darbari  , Manu Bhargava
Published: July 2024

The aim of our investigation has been to design and model and brake rotor for a TVS N Torq Scooty. The brake rotor of TVS N Torq was reduced in thickness and diameter to reduce weight but also designed to provide better results. In the present work design, modelling and analysis of the brake rotor that we have done on Dassault SOLIDWORKS. After series of analysis, we achieved the values as follows: Stress (1.742e+08 N/m2), Displacement (1242.8mm), and factor of safety (2.2) values within the permissible limit.
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIK: STUDI KASUS PADA SISWA SMA 5 ENREKANG
Authors: Nurdin Nurdin , Zainal Zaid , Nurdin Khaerani , Sardia Sardia
Published: July 2024

Sebuah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hasil Analisis kemampuan berpikir kritis matematik siswa di Sma Negeri 5 Enrekang.Tiga orang.Subjek diambil dari tiga kemampuan awal yang berbeda, kemudian subjek diberikan tes kemampuan berpikir kritis matematik dan diwawancarai Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Subjek berkemampuan dasar tinggi (S1) memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis pada indikator Focus, Reason, Situation, Clarity, dan Overview. Subjek berkemampuan dasar sedang (S2) memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis pada indikator focus, Reason, Situation  dan overview. Subjek berkemampuan awal rendah (S3) memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis pada indikator kriteria Fokus dan Situation. Terdapat beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa diantaranya cara menjawab soal siswa, cara memberikan alasan dan cara menyimpulkan jawaban siswa.
ETHNOMATHEMATICS INTEGRATION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF FORT ROTTERDAM IN MAKASSAR
Authors: Ashari Nur Wahidin , Alimuddin Fauziyyah
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the integration of ethnomathematics into mathematics education through a case study of Fort Rotterdam in Makassar. The urgency of this study lies in the recognition of the significance of ethnomathematics in enriching students' learning experiences and fostering cultural understanding in mathematics education. The study use a qualitative case study method, focusing on Fort Rotterdam as a historical and architectural landmark. Data collection involves observational techniques to examine the mathematical principles inherent in the fort's design and construction. Through systematic observation and analysis, the research aims to uncover how mathematical concepts are manifested in the architecture and layout of Fort Rotterdam, thereby illustrating the integration of mathematics into cultural artifacts. The findings reveal the intricate relationship between mathematics, culture, and history exemplified by Fort Rotterdam. Geometry, trigonometry, and other mathematical principles are intricately woven into the fort's structure, reflecting the practical applications of mathematics in historical contexts. This study underscores the importance of ethnomathematics in mathematics education, emphasizing its role in broadening students' perspectives and fostering a deeper understanding of the subject. In conclusion, the integration of ethnomathematics into mathematics education, as exemplified by the case study of Fort Rotterdam, offers valuable insights into the practical applications of mathematics within cultural contexts. By recognizing and appreciating the mathematical practices embedded in cultural artifacts, educators can enhance the relevance and significance of mathematics education, promoting cultural appreciation and understanding among students.
ANALISIS MISKONSEPSI SISWA PADA MATERI PERSAMAAN GARIS LURUS MENGGUNAKAN THREE TIER-TEST DITINJAU DARI KEMAMPUAN AWAL SISWA
Authors: Manfaluthy Mochammad Hilmy , Yuhana Yuyu
Published: July 2024

This research aims to analyze students' misconceptions about straight line equations, using the Three Tier-Test instrument and interviews. This research has subjects, namely class VIII B students at SMPN 15 Serang City with a total of 19 students. This research resulted in: (1) Misconceptions experienced in each category of students' initial abilities. (2) The cause of a misconception faced by students. (3) How to overcome misconceptions faced by students.
Tinjauan Implementasi Penyetaraan Jabatan Administrasi ke Jabatan Fungsional di Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Riau: Analisis Kebijakan Organisasi
Authors: Saputri Adriana , Ummul Fithriyyah Mustiqowati
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the implementation of the regulation of the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform number 17 of 2021 concerning the equalization of administrative positions into functional positions at the Organization Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of Riau province. The type of research used in this journal is a type of qualitative research. The method of data collection that the authors use in this study is the technique of observation, interviews, and documentation with informants in the organizational Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of Riau province. Based on the results of research related to the implementation of the regulation of the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform number 17 of 2021 on the equalization of administrative positions into functional positions at the Riau provincial secretariat Organization Bureau, the results obtained that the equalization of administrative positions into functional positions at the riau provincial secretariat Organization Bureau has been implemented properly and on time. In its implementation, there are constraints in proposing the name of the functional position that matches the previous structural position to fill the functional position to be equalized. In addition, many functional officials who still do not understand the job system and mechanism of work as a functional position.
Dáiddakárta
Cartography in Contemporary Art Practices
Authors: Haugdal Elin
Published: July 2024

This article explores contemporary art practices in Sápmi which utilise maps as a tool and medium. The importance of the artist Hans Ragnar Mathisen’s abundant maps from the mid-1970s is acknowledged, and furthermore the article looks into examples from the next generation Sámi artists who create dáiddakárta, which literally translates to art maps. Although not a traditional Sámi way of mapping and orientating in the landscape, dáiddakárt is significant in representing Indigenous people, in knowledge production, decolonial resistance, and reconciliation. Various dáiddakárta broaden the concept of what a ‘map’ has been, and could be, and contribute to the cartographic representations of other forms of being. Emphasising the concept of worlding helps understand mapping as a constant formation, relation and negotiation, and as a forceful and sometimes activist process, not only rendering or representing a world ‘already there’. Instead, the art maps serve as interpretative, aesthetic and even speculative actors in contemporary society.
Attributes of generated text in academic discourse: the problem of identification
Authors: Cherkasova Marina Nikolaevna , Taktarova Anna Valer’evna
Published: July 2024

The current stage of academic discourse development is characterized by significant transformations associated with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). The face of academic discourse is changing, which requires analyzing and identifying relevant socio-communicative activities within the discourse. A need has emerged to critically conceptualize human-AI interaction within academic interaction, namely in terms of expert identification of generated text based on linguistic features. The aim of the study is to identify the linguistic features of the generated Russian-language text in academic discourse for the identification of oral and written academic texts. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time on the basis of bibliometric indicators a comprehensive list of signs of the generated Russian-language academic text, obtained as a result of analyzing domestic theoretical and experimental studies (author's experiment with a neural network with a given prompt) is presented. The results of the study allow us to demonstrate the linguistic markers of Russian-language generated text within the framework of academic discourse at a given synchronic linguistic slice.
The terrible as a sign of the void in the Z. N. Gippius dilogy "The Devil's Doll" and "Roman Tsarevich"
Authors: Ivanova Irina Nikolaevna , Kuznecov Artyom Vladimirovich
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to describe the modus of artistry "the terrible " in the novel dilogy of Z. N. Gippius "The Devil's Doll" and "Roman Tsarevich". The article describes the demonic in the work of Z. N. Gippius. It is revealed that the categories "the vulgar" and "the demonic" in the works of Z. N. Gippius are sometimes synonymous, their content is characterized by the emptiness of life, which proceeds as a continuance, not duration. The category of "the terrible" described by Z. According to Freud, the article is presented as a modus of artistry, in which Z. N. Gippius finds expression the demonic/void (non-existent). The scientific novelty of the research lies in the identified and described features of the "terrible" modus of artistry and its application to the analysis of a literary text. Currently, the "terrible" category is being used for research on cinema and Gothic literature. In our work, we show that the "the terrible" can occur outside the horror genre and at the same time play a significant role in the work. As a result of the study, it was shown that the entropy motif characteristic of the modern era in the work of Z. N. Gippius is expressed in the modi of the vulgar and the demonic. The article proposes a literary interpretation of the aesthetic category "the terrible" and analyzes the novel dilogy of Z. N. Gippius through the prism of the designated modus of artistry. The question was raised about the separation of the terrible, the horrible and the frightful as the modi of artistry with their own peculiarities of representing man and the world.
Linguopragmatic approach to linguostylistic ways of organizing English microtexts in fashion discourse
Authors: Kopshukova Ekaterina Valerevna , Nikitina Irina Nikolaevna , Panina Natalya Valerevna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this article is to identify the linguistic and stylistic ways of organizing English microtexts in fashion discourse in terms of discourse analysis, pragmatics and functional stylistic analysis. The novelty of the study refers to the fact that as a result of an integrated approach to the linguostylistic ways of organizing English microtexts, we were able not only to identify and systematize expressive means and stylistic devices of English microtexts from the world of modern youth fashion, but also to discover examples of discourse interference when linguistic means of colloquial, publicist, belles-lettres, scientific and official styles are combined, which leads to an enhanced pragmatic effect of English microtexts in fashion discourse. The article presents examples of paralinguistic means such as font, text layout, color, images, in connection with verbal components that perform appellative and regulatory functions. The analysis revealed that stylistic means of lexical and syntactic levels significantly predominate in English microtexts on clothing and accessories.
Representation of myth-creating in the form of author’s language cognition in the poem of D. Constantine “Orphic”
Authors: Linnichenko Svetlana Igorevna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to identify lexical-stylistic and grammatical methods of linguistic representation of myth-creating in the poem “Orphic” by the British poet D. Constantine. The research novelty consists in the fact that the following linguistic means of expressing myth- creating as a method of artistic cognition have been established: metaphors; augmented allusion, based on cultural and historical precedents that receive new characteristics; stylistic eclecticism and impersonal myth, in which the author hints at well-known images with the help of recognizable characteristics of the characters, without naming the heroes. As a result, myth-creating is defined as a special cognitive practice that has a unique linguistic expression, which consists in the use of author's linguistic means as well as an innovative mixture of styles that allows you to fit a classic myth into a modern context and gives it a new artistic meaning.
Concept SOLDIER in Russian and Chinese linguistic worldviews
Authors: Yerzheninova Snezhana Vasilyevna , Tolokonnikova Olga Alexandrovna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the linguistic and cultural components that are part of the semantic structure of the SOLDIER concept in the Russian and Chinese linguistic worldviews. The scientific novelty of the study is that the article for the first time considers the components of the SOLDIER concept in Russian, as well as Chinese linguistic worldviews at the linguistic and cultural level in a comparative aspect. Within the framework of this study, an etymological analysis of the SOLDIER concept was carried out, its core zone was distinguished on the basis of studied dictionary entries of Russian and Chinese languages, the periphery was determined by analyzing stable expressions, phraseological locutions, proverbs, sayings, extracts of literature and the mass media. In the course of the study, it was possible to establish that the core zones of the SOLDIER concept almost completely coincide in the Russian and Chinese linguistic worldviews, the difference can be traced in the peripheral zone. It was revealed that for the Russian people the image of a SOLDIER is associated with bravery, dedication, courage, protection, for the Chinese, the image is associated not only with courage, but also with sacrifice, as well as with cooperation. The results made it possible to reveal a great degree of similarity between the Russian and Chinese linguistic worldviews in the field of the SOLDIER concept.
Cuidados com a pele na síndrome do choque tóxico: relato de caso
Authors: Farias Paola Viana Souza , Gotelip Diego Aprigio Garcia , Borges Ilana Macedo Rodrigues , Brum John Wesley Mota , Morlin Michelle
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: A síndrome do choque tóxico (SCT) é uma condição multissistêmica grave, causada por Staphylococcus aureus ou Streptococcus pyogenes, e o manejo inicial e contínuo das lesões de pele é essencial para o controle da infecção. Este relato teve o objetivo de descrever os cuidados com a pele nessa síndrome. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino com abscesso no quadril que evoluiu com febre e hipotensão e consequente transferência para a Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Foi diagnosticado com choque séptico de provável foco no quadril, imediatamente abordado cirurgicamente para tratamento local da infecção. Apresentou insuficiência renal, além de disfunção multissistêmica (hepática e cardíaca), instabilidade hemodinâmnica e lesões disseminadas de pele. Com o isolamento do Staphylococcus aureus, iniciou-se clindamicina e o diagnóstico foi de SCT, uma vez que apresentou lesões epidermolíticas desde o início do quadro. Foram iniciadas medidas de recuperação cutânea com a sulfadiazina de prata e, posteriormente, com hidrofibra com prata com restauração do epitélio em 8 dias. Após 10 dias da pele restaurada, o paciente recebeu alta da UTI para enfermaria com manutenção do tratamento proposto. Conclusão: Neste caso, o uso da hidrofibra obteve uma performance satisfatória, contudo ainda há necessidade de estudos robustos que comprovem tal eficácia.
APPLICATION OF TERRITORIAL ACCESSIBILITY METHODOLOGIES TO COMPARE AND UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES IN EQUITY CONDITIONS BETWEEN TWO NEIGHBORHOODS OF DIFFERENT SOCIOECONOMIC STRATA IN A COLOMBIAN INTERMEDIATE CITY
Authors: ESCOBAR Diego Alexander ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Grupo de Investigación en Movilidad Sostenible, Manizales, Colombia, e-mail: daescobarga@unal.edu.co, BELEÑO Fernando José , MONCADA Carlos Alberto ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Departamento de Arquitectura, Grupo de Investigación en Movilidad Sostenible, Manizales, Colombia, e-mail: beleno0108@gmail.com,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Agrícola, Programa de Investigación en Tránsito y Transporte – PIT, Bogotá, Colombia, e-mail: camoncadaa@unal.edu.co
Published: July 2024

The number of opportunities in a specific area significantly influences the planning, development, and zoning of city neighborhoods. In this study, a methodological approach was employed to analyze pedestrian accessibility between two neighborhoods of varying strata in Manizales, Colombia. The research utilized the ArcGIS program, yielding results that highlighted disparities in service access and opportunities between the neighborhoods. It was concluded that higher strata neighborhoods offer greater amenities to residents, emphasizing the need to reconsider urban planning strategies.
An Auto-ethnography Research of A Counselor Experienced the Family Violence
Authors: Kim Jonglim , Chae Seonki ,   Korean Association for Qualitative Inquiry
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to verify a counselor’s psychological status who experienced a family violence , various experiences in the process of growing up and overcoming it, and the attitude of life as a counselor with an auto-ethnography research. In order to do this research, information was collected from the researcher’s meories, diaries from school days, self-reflection notes and in- terviews with family members. The effect of family violence on spouses or children was classified, and the process of transmission of violence between generations was reconstructed to study how the process of overcoming it with counseling theory was related to the process of growth. Emotional abuse and internalized shame affected self-centered personality, so personal relationships were not smooth, and the research had felt freezing up and chosen disconnection when facing certain situations. Rather than blaming the situation, the researcher have been studying the process of achieving dreams on her own. To overcome psychological trauma, the researcher began studying counseling and person-centered counseling to control emotional abuse and internalized shame. Therefore, overcoming hardships and adversity, the researcher has grown up into a school counselor who has a decent attitude as an adult. This study is meaningful in providing treatment clues to those who are struggling with the similar problems along with the researcher’s self-understanding, which are recognizing and accepting internalized shame, emotional abuse, and psychological trauma caused by family violence. Just writing auto-ethnography paper itself can give positive influence and be helpful to victims of abuse and counselors who are suffering from hardships and adversity.
Milk Fat Globule-EGF Factor 8 (MFGE8) Mitigates Cognitive Impairment in Rats with Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy: An fMRI Study
Authors: Li Haojia , Liao Hongsen , Sun Lu , Chen Dejian , Fei Yong , Yao Ming , Huang Bing , Guo Xiaoyan , Song Shaozheng , Bao Hongguang
Published: July 2024

Background: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) impairs hippocampal microglial efferocytosis, causing cognitive deficits. Previous research found that milk fat globule epidermal growth factor 8 protein (MFGE8) stimulates efferocytosis, reducing hippocampal inflammation in SAE rats. In this study, we explore MFGE8’s role in alleviating cognitive impairment and its impact on neural activity using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Methods: Sixty male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups: Sham, cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), CLP+MFGE8, and CLP+MFGE8+CGT (Cilengitide). After CLP, CLP+MFGE8 rats received intracerebroventricular MFGE8 (3.3 µg), while CLP+MFGE8+CGT rats received intraperitoneal Cilengitide (10 mg/kg). We assessed cognitive function with the Morris water maze and open field test over five days. Eight days post-surgery, rats underwent T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and resting state (rs)-fMRI scans. Brain tissues were collected for western blot, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and immunofluorescence. Statistical analysis employed one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s post-test for multiple comparisons. Results: MFGE8 improved neurobehavioral performance in open field task (OFT) and morris water maze (MWM) tests. fMRI indicated a significant reduction in abnormal neural activity in the right hippocampal CA1, CA3, and dentate gyrus of SAE rats following MFGE8 treatment. Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) analysis revealed decreased high-signal areas in the hippocampus, along with reduced hippocampal volume due to alleviated neural edema. Western blot analysis demonstrated that MFGE8 enhanced ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) and microtubule-associated protein 1A/1B-light chain 3 (LC3) expression in the rat hippocampus, while CGT reduced these protein levels. Behavioral experiments and fMRI results confirmed that CGT reversed the cognitive effects of MFGE8 by inhibiting microglial αVβ3/αVβ5 integrin receptors. Conclusions: Our findings show that MFGE8 reduced amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) values in the right hippocampal CA1, CA3, and the dentate gyrus, mitigating abnormal neural activity and decreasing hippocampal volume. This led to an improvement in cognitive dysfunction in SAE rats. These results suggest that MFGE8 enhances microglial efferocytosis by activating αVβ3 and αVβ5 integrin receptors on microglial surfaces, ultimately improving cognitive function in SAE rats.
POTENSI PUPUK HAYATI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL PADI DI LAHAN RAWA
Authors: Husna Muhimatul , Nofrianti Tiara , Anggraini Septiana , Prameswari Wuri , Salamah Umi
Published: July 2024

[POTENTIAL OF BIOFERTILIZERS TO INCREASE RICE YIELD IN SWAMP LANDS] Nutrient unavailability is a major problem in swamp land due to flooded and acidic conditions. The use of biofertilizer, which can increase the availability of nutrients, is a solution to increase rice yields in swamp land. This research aimed to find out the improvement of the rice yield with an application of bacteria in biofertilizers in swampy land. One factor tested was the various doses of bacterial biofertilizer consisting of 1, 2, 3, and 4 g/50 g of paddy seeds, without bacteria as a control, arranged in a randomized block design with 3 replications. Rice seeds were soaked for 24 hours, then drained, and biofertilizer was applied as a seed treatment following the treatment doses. Seeding was carried out in trays measuring 15 cm high for 2 weeks. The inorganic fertilizer was applied at 75% of the recommended dose. The variables observed were plant height, number of tillers, number of productive tillers, percentage of empty grain, weight of 1000 seeds, and grain weight. The data observed were analyzed with an ANOVA at the 5% level and further tested with DMRT at the 5% level. The results showed that the bacteria in biological fertilizer can potentially increase the yield of swamp rice plants. A biofertilizer dosage of 4 g/50 g of seeds gave the highest yield in terms of grain weight per hill and per plot, as well as a weight of 1000 grains with an increase of yield of 14.32% compared to control.
Who Pays for the Church? Political Connections and Religious Clientelism in Post-War Italy
Authors: Troncone Massimo , Valli Roberto
Published: July 2024

Religious leaders wield significant electoral influence over their followers. In a clientelistic setting, politicians may seek to secure this influence by offering material benefits. To test this argument, we combine newly georeferenced information on the renovation history of Italian Catholic churches with a dataset of connections between Christian democratic politicians and Italian Catholic bishops. Leveraging the start of a connection with a difference-in-differences approach, we find that investments into church renovations increase when municipalities are represented by a politician with a personal connection to the sitting bishop. Additional results reveal that church investments increase only when bishops can plausibly mobilize support in favor of the connected politicians, and in places where Christian democrats are losing support. The findings shed new light on the individualistic strategies and motivations of elected politicians in influencing religious leaders.
Acute subjective effects of psychedelics in naturalistic group settings prospectively predict longitudinal improvements in trauma symptoms, trait shame, and connectedness among adults with childhood maltreatment histories
Authors: Healy C. J. , Frazier Aaron , Kirsch Stephen , Sanford Anna , Garcia-Romeu Albert , Todman McWelling , Varon Jeremy , D'Andrea Wendy
Published: July 2024

Studies of psychedelic use in naturalistic and clinical settings have suggested safety and mental health benefits for adults with histories of childhood maltreatment. Acute psychological mechanisms that predict therapeutic benefits in this population, however, have yet to be determined. Two common group settings of naturalistic psychedelic use – organized ceremonies and raves or other electronic dance music events – might facilitate therapeutic psychedelic effects because of the unique psychosocial environments they comprise. This prospective, longitudinal study sought to investigate 2 primary questions: first, whether adults with maltreatment histories planning to use psychedelic drugs with therapeutic intent at ceremonies or raves would see enduring psychological benefits after their experiences; and second, whether subjective dimensions of the acute psychedelic experience would be associated with post-acute psychological benefits. Eighty-five participants completed self-report measures in the month before, within 2 days after, and approximately 2 months after a planned psychedelic experience with therapeutic intent at a ceremony or rave assessing childhood maltreatment history; trauma symptoms, internalized (trait) shame, and connectedness at baseline and follow-up; and various dimensions of the acute subjective psychedelic experience. Mean scores in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, complex PTSD symptoms, trait shame, social connectedness, and general connectedness significantly improved from baseline to 2-month follow-up (d = 0.73-1.12). Longitudinal changes in outcomes significantly correlated with acute subjective effects of the psychedelic experience. These findings have implications regarding both the potential clinical benefit of psychedelic use among adults with childhood maltreatment histories as well as the psychological mechanisms of therapeutic action of psychedelics.
Going Green in Stages: Psychological processes behind intention formation and action for climate mitigation
Authors: Andersson Ylva , Timmons Shane , Lee Maria , Lunn Peter D
Published: July 2024

Mitigating the climate crisis requires changes to policy, business, and consumer behaviour in favour of sustainability. For consumers, use of private motor vehicles and consumption of meat and dairy are high-impact behaviours. To assist behaviour change, it is useful to understand where in the process of change people currently are and what motivates the next step. In a pre-registered study using a representative sample of adults (N = 1200), we measure ‘stage of change’ for transport and diet behaviours, then test the relationship between stage of change and a battery of psychological variables informed by previous theoretical and empirical research. Our modelling approach allows us to test whether the variables associated with change depend on the stage an individual is moving to and from. The models reveal that, for both transport and dietary behaviours, people who intend to change worry more about climate change and feel more morally responsible to act than people who see no need to change. Acting on intentions is associated with holding a strong environmental identity. We also find differences between the two behaviours in the variables associated with stage of change. For example, positive environmental attitudes predict intentions and actions only for transport behaviour, whereas belief in the effectiveness of collective action predicts intention to change diet. Sociodemographic predictors of change also differ between behaviours: urban dwellers are more likely to act on transport intentions, while being a woman predicts intentions and action for dietary change. Other psychological variables cited in the literature have little association with change, including social norms and belief in individual responsibility. The results show the benefit of conceptualising behaviour change as a multi-stage process.
To Interact or not to Interact: Pros and Cons of Including Interactions in Linear Regression Models
Authors: Rimpler Aljoscha , Kiers Henk , van Ravenzwaaij Don
Published: July 2024

Interaction effects are very common in the psychological literature. However, interaction effectsare typically very small and often fail to replicate. In this study, we conducted a simulationcomparing the generalizability and estimability of two linear regression models: one correctlyspecified to account for interaction effects and one misspecified including simple effects only. Wemanipulated noise levels, predictor variable correlations, and different sets of regression weights,resulting in 9216 different conditions. From each dataset we drew 1000 samples of N = 25, 50,100, 250, 500 and 1000 resulting in a total of 55.296.000 analyses for each model. Our resultsshow that misspecification can drastically bias regression estimates, sometimes leading to zero orreversed simple effects. Furthermore, we found that when models are generalized to the entirepopulation, the difference between the explained variance in the sample and in the population isoften smaller for the misspecified model than for the correctly specified model. However, thecomparison between models shows that the correctly specified model explains the data atpopulation level better overall. These results emphasize the importance of theory in modelingchoices and show that it is important to provide a rationale for why interactions are included orexcluded in an analysis.
A single formant explicates the ubiquity of “meow”
Authors: Ekström Axel G. , Vila Laura Cros , Schötz Susanne , Edlund Jens
Published: July 2024

Across languages, the species–typical vocalization by domestic cats (Felis catus silvestris) is transcribed similarly, typically corresponding to [miau:] or [wau:]. Such consistent and ubiquitous cross-linguistic transcription is apparently onomatopoetic. However, in humans, these qualities make unique use of the tongue; in comparison, most nonhuman mammals do not appear to employ their tongues while vocalizing. The purpose of this work was to explore whether tube models modeled after the buccolabial oral tract morphology of the domestic cat, may be used to reverse engineer the apparent diphthong-like quality typically perceived in cat meows (the “au” in meow). For cats specifically, the short vocal tract is likely a causal factor, as the contribution of higher formants to vowel quality in the front-to–back dimension is significantly reduced. Results of computational models and perception tests suggest that the shift in apparent vowel quality may be driven by F1, corresponding in our model to raising of the mandible.
Kualitas Internal Telur Ayam Ras dengan Lapisan Edible Coating Berbahan Dasar Gelatin pada Waktu Penyimpanan Yang Berbeda
Authors: Amisah Laela , Fahrullah Fahrullah
Published: July 2024

Eggs are foodstuffs derived from livestock that are susceptible to damage or deterioration, which is influenced by the length of storage. The objective of preservation is to maintain egg quality and extend shelf life by using edible coatings. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of storage duration on the interior quality of purebred chicken eggs with gelatin-based edible coatings. The variables measured were the interior quality of duck eggs, including air cavity, yolk index, albumen index, and haugh unit. This study employed a completely randomised design with a unidirectional pattern. The length of storage was employed as the treatment, with the following levels: A1 (0 days without coating), A2 (5 days), A3 (10 days), and A4 (15 days). The resulting data were then analysed using analysis of variance, with the results indicating that there was no significant effect (P>0.05) of the length of storage using carrageenan-based coating packaging on the albumen index. However, there was a significant effect (P<0.05) on the air cavity, yolk index and haugh unit. The findings of this study indicate that edible coating can significantly impact the air cavity, yolk index, and haugh unit, with the exception of the albumen index. Edible coating has the potential to enhance the interior quality of broiler eggs.Telur merupakan bahan makanan yang berasal dari ternak yang rentan terhadap kerusakan atau kemunduran kualitas yang dipengaruhi oleh lamanya penyimpanan. Tujuan pengawetan adalah untuk mempertahankan kualitas telur dan memperpanjang umur simpan dengan menggunakan pelapis yang dapat dimakan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama penyimpanan terhadap kualitas interior telur ayam ras dengan edible coating berbahan dasar gelatin. Variabel yang diukur adalah kualitas interior telur itik yang meliputi rongga udara, indeks kuning telur, indeks albumen, dan haugh unit. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan pola searah. Lama penyimpanan digunakan sebagai perlakuan, dengan taraf sebagai berikut: A1 (0 hari tanpa pelapisan), A2 (5 hari), A3 (10 hari), dan A4 (15 hari). Data yang dihasilkan kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam, dengan hasil yang menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan (P>0,05) dari lama penyimpanan dengan menggunakan kemasan pelapis berbahan dasar karagenan terhadap indeks albumen. Namun, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan (P<0,05) terhadap rongga udara, indeks kuning telur, dan haugh unit. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa edible coating dapat secara signifikan mempengaruhi rongga udara, indeks kuning telur, dan haugh unit, kecuali indeks albumen. Edible coating memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas interior telur ayam pedaging.
Contraception: A gendered burden? A mixed methods exploration of experiences around contraception responsibility
Authors: Lévesque Sylvie , Toupin Alexandra , Pugliese Maude
Published: July 2024

Initially designed to promote sex-reproductive autonomy, contraception has historically focused on the bodies of women and people who can become pregnant (PBP), resulting in an unequal distribution of pregnancy prevention responsibilities between the sexes, now referred to as the “contraceptive burden.” This article explores two aspects of this burden from the PBP perspective: the sharing of contraceptive responsibilities between intimate partners, and the emancipation of gender scripts in fertility management.

Mixed data from two separate research projects included an online questionnaire (quantitative component; n = 367) and focus groups (qualitative component; 34 people in 12 small groups). Targeting PBP aged 18 to 35 with diverse sexual orientations and relationship statuses, recruitment for both samples spanned posts on our lab’s and our partners’ social media pages (Facebook, Instagram), and postings in university and local Montreal businesses, encouraging a varied socio-demographic sample. Descriptive and reflexive thematic analyses were carried out. The quantitative results indicate a gap between the egalitarian values of PBPs and the reality of their contraceptive work, highlighting the complexity of power dynamics in intimate relationships. Qualitative findings bring out a sense of injustice linked to this disproportionate burden, influenced by systemic factors such as the gender imbalance in contraceptive options. The discussion focuses on the tensions in the distribution of contraceptive responsibilities between PBPs and their partners, with their economic and social implications. The article calls for a more holistic approach to the problem of contraceptive burden, integrating interpersonal and societal perspectives. It stresses the importance of reproductive agency and invites us to reflect on people’s satisfaction with the management of their fertility. Recommendations in the areas of education, awareness-raising, diversity, and accessibility of contraceptive options are put forward, aiming to improve conditions of gender justice.
Co-Rumination, Marital Satisfaction, and Depression: A Case of Married Men and Women in Pakistan
Authors: Rehman Mohib , Hossain Ziarat
Published: July 2024

The current study examined co-rumination among married men and women and its influence on their reports of marital quality and depressive symptoms. Data were collected online through social media from 78 married men and 78 married women resulting in a total sample of 156 individuals residing in urban centers in Pakistan. Each participant had been married for at least one year, was at least 18 years old, and lived with their marital partner at the time of the survey. Although the results from multiple regression analyses revealed an increase in co-rumination was related to a decrease in the levels of depression, the moderating effect of the sex of participants indicated that the negative relationship between co-rumination and depression was only significant for married women. Furthermore, co-rumination was positively associated with marital relationship satisfaction. The findings suggest that that co-rumination with one’s spouse has implications for improved mental health and marital satisfaction among married men and women in Pakistani families.
Guest Speakers as Mentors: What Classroom Experiences Mean to Them
Authors: Dali Keren , Velte Ashlyn , Anderson Stephanie , Ganz Michelle , Lindaman John , Tuliao Miriam
Published: July 2024

Resulting from the collaboration between five practicing professionals and an LIS faculty member, this article illuminates the experiences of librarians and archivists who engage with LIS students on a continuous basis as guest speakers in LIS classrooms. The phenomenological approach helps to elicit first-hand accounts that encapsulate practitioners’ priorities and concerns. The free-floating narratives are combined with an extensive literature review related to mentorship practices in professional fields; they are used to produce a blended viewpoint-analytical article that places empirical data in the context of the three-pronged framework of mentorship motivations, focusing on outcome-oriented, student-oriented, and personal-learning-oriented motivations. These types of mentorship motivations focus on transmitting professional knowledge, socializing LIS students to become responsible professional citizens, and learning about the state of the field and the workforce from students themselves. The article provides suggestions for future empirical research into the motivation of LIS professionals who choose to mentor LIS students through classroom engagements and other avenues.
THE PROCEDURE FOR STRUCTURING BUDGETS AS A COMPONENT OF THE COMPANY'S BUDGET MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Davydiuk T. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Demchuk O. , Trachova D. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute»,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: July 2024

Among the budgets, the most important is the budget of income and expenses, which allows you to plan the target indicators of the company's activity, while forming various business scenarios and predicting financial results for each of them, taking into account possible risks. The purpose of writing the article is to research the content of the options for structuring the list of items of the budget of income and expenses of the enterprise existing in the practice of financial planning and to determine the rules for their selection, taking into account the information needs of the business, the requirements of the budgeting methodology and financial structure. You can structure a list of income and expense budget items using: 1) an accounting approach that involves using a list of expense and income items from an accounting guide to build an income and expense budget; 2) management's statement of profit and loss as a basis for the construction of a list of expense and income guides; 3) expert analysis, which involves the construction of a separate list of income and expense items specifically for the needs of the budgeting system, taking into account all aspects of the enterprise's activity. The considered options for structuring the list of income and expenditure budget articles indicate that the choice of one of them will be determined by the information needs of the business, the requirements of the management accounting methodology of the enterprise and the formed financial structure. However, excessive detailing of items of income and expenses can lead to an increase in the time of entering information.
Сomparative characteristics of the physical development of secondary special education students according to different types of the autonomic nervous system
Authors: Davybida N. , Kondratyuk V.
Published: July 2024

All cells and tissues of the human body maintain a connection with each other, and their activities are clearly coordinated.
It is difficult to imagine how all the systems of the human body function in an extremely harmonious manner. Even when a person is at rest, the heart pumps blood, directing it throughout the body, the kidneys remove waste products from the body, and gas exchange takes place in the lungs, muscles help maintain a certain position, hold a book, while the brain " busy" reading. And although it is considered that when reading, a person rests, our body is physiologically active. The activity of all body systems becomes much higher when it actively moves. With increasing physical activity, the physiological activity of muscles increases. Active muscles need more nutrients, more oxygen, a higher rate of metabolic processes and more efficient elimination of decay products. In the presented literature data on the effect of physical exertion on the cardiovascular system and physical development, there are no data on the effect of physical exercises of various directions on the physical condition and cardiohemodynamics of young people studying at universities. In order to solve the problems of the impact of physical exercises on the body of students of higher education, it is necessary to provide a comprehensive study of the morpho-functional state of the cardiovascular system, physical development and working capacity of the students' body during physical exertion of various directions.