bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A class of chain ratio-cum-dual to ratio type estimator with two auxiliary characters under double sampling in sample surveys
Authors: Choudhury S. , Singh B. K.
Published: January 2024

This paper considers a chain ratio-cum-dual to ratio type estimator for estimating population mean of the study variate using two auxiliary variates under double (two-phase) sampling procedure, when the information on another additional auxiliary variate is available along with the main auxiliary variate. The asymptotically optimum estimators (AOEs) in the class are identified in two different cases with their bias and variances. The optimum values of the first phase and second phase sample sizes have been obtained for the fixed cost of survey. Theoretical and empirical studies have also been done to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed estimator with respect to strategies which utilized the information on two auxiliary variates.
Almost unbiased ratio and product type exponential estimators
Authors: Yadav Rohini , Upadhyaya Lakshmi N. , Singh Housila P. , Chatterjee S.
Published: January 2024

This paper considers the problem of estimating the population mean Y of the study variate y using information on auxiliary variate x. We have suggested a generalized version of Bahl and Tuteja (1991) estimator and its properties are studied. It is found that asymptotic optimum estimator (AOE) in the proposed generalized version of Bahl and Tuteja (1991) estimator is biased. In some applications, biasedness of an estimator is disadvantageous. So applying the procedure of Singh and Singh (1993) we derived an almost unbiased version of AOE. A numerical illustration is given in the support of the present study.
A better estimator of population mean with power transformation based on ranked set sampling
Authors: Mehta (Ranka) Nitu , Mandowara V.L.
Published: January 2024

Ranked set sampling (RSS) was first suggested by McIntyre (1952) to increase the efficiency of estimate of the population mean. It has been shown that this method is highly beneficial to the estimation based on simple random sampling (SRS). There has been considerable development and many modifications were done on this method. This paper presents a modified ratio estimator using prior value of coefficient of kurtosis of an auxiliary variable x, with the intention to improve the efficiency of ratio estimator in ranked set sampling. The first order approximation to the bias and mean square error (MSE) of the proposed estimator are obtained. A generalized version of the suggested estimator by applying the Power transformation is also presented.
A kernel version of functional principal component analysis
Authors: Górecki Tomasz , Krzyśko Mirosław
Published: January 2024

In this paper a new construction of functional principal components (FPCA) is proposed, based on principal components for vector data. A kernel version of FPCA is also presented. The quality of the two described methods was tested on 20 different data sets.
CONGRESSO PAULISTA INTERLIGAS DE PEDIATRIA
Authors:   Beatriz C. Malagutti,   Beatriz Prado,   Danielle C. Massoli,   Gabriela C. Santos Oliveira,   Giovanna Cavinato,   Julia Brandão Almeida Ribeiro,   Julia Silva Siqueira,   Larissa Lima Queiroz,   Luísa K. P. Borba,   Maria Elisa R. Silva,   Maria Fernanda R. Chimello,   Mariana Garrido Espinoza,   Marina E. Ortiz,   Melissa M. Belchior
Published: January 2024

Este ebook contêm os trabalhos aceitos para apresentação no IX Congresso Acadêmico de Ligas de Pediatria de São Paulo - 2023, realizado na Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), campus Memorial, no dia 07 de outubro de 2023. O Interligas Pediatria é um evento que tem por objetivo reunir acadêmicos e profissionais envolvidos com a Pediatria e áreas afins, proporcionando a troca de conhecimento, experiências e apresentando novas perspectivas referentes à pesquisa na área. No IX Congresso Acadêmico de Ligas de Pediatria de São Paulo foram recebidos 27 de trabalhos, em forma de resumo, sobre pesquisas que têm sido desenvolvidas academia. Desses, 21 artigos foram aceitos para apresentação no evento na forma de pôster comentado. Agradecemos a todos que, direta ou indiretamente, têm colaborado positivamente para a realização do IX Congresso Acadêmico de Ligas de Pediatria de São Paulo (alunos envolvidos na comissão organizadora, palestrantes, autores, comitê científico, patrocinadores, instituições e familiares). Fizemos nosso melhor para oferecer um interessante e proveitoso encontro.
Determinants of Wheat Production in Nigeria (1981 – 2019): A Bounds Testing Approach
Authors: Adeleke O.A. , Adeleke H.M. , Fajobi D.T. , Akintola R.O. , Ayantola M.I. , Olawuyi E.O. , Odugbemi A. A.
Published: January 2024

The study examined the analysis of trends and determinants of wheat production in Nigeria between 1981 and 2019. The data for this study are time series data at macro level spanning from 1981 to 2019. All the data were largely sourced from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistical data base, Penn world data of the university of Pennsylvania and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin. The data include output of wheat in Nigeria, local and international price of wheat, real exchange rate, and external reserve. The data were analyzed using autoregressive distributed lags to access the relationship between wheat output and factors affecting wheat production in Nigeria. Results showed that external reserve, per capita income, market reforms and technological advancement significantly increased wheat production in Nigeria. Consistency of government policies and policy actions geared towards reducing wheat imports should especially pursued by the government.
An Empirical Analysis of Climate Change Effects on Selected Cereals Acreage in Nigeria: A Ricardian Approach
Authors: Adeleke O.A. , Adeleke H.M. , Fajobi D.T. , Akintola R.O. , Olawuyi E.O. , Ayantola M.I. , Binuomote S.O. , Odugbemi A. A.
Published: January 2024

This study examined the relationship between the acreage of selected cereal crops and climate variables for the period 1995 – 2021 in Nigeria. The study was based on maize, rice, millet and guinea corn for all the states in Nigeria for the period of study. Data for acreage of selected cereal crops for all the time period were collected from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (N.B.S) while data on the two important climate variables required for crop growth – temperature and precipitation – used for the analysis were obtained from the Nigerian Metrological Agency. The results indicated positive response of the acreage of the cereal crops to increase in temperature which is possibly due to other factors that serve in cushioning the effect of the temperature such as irrigation; rainfall has mixed relationship with the acreage of the cereal crops except; the negative coefficient of trend variable shows a negative relationship with the acreage of selected cereal crops. The results of the elasticity of cereals acreage to climate variables show that the acreage of rice is inelastic to rainfall but elastic to temperature. However, maize, millet and guinea corn acreage are all appreciably elastic to precipitation and temperature changes. These results also reveal that with the passage of years and climate factors running contrary to agricultural productivities, cereal crops farmers in Nigeria were adopting new measures to cope with the negative effect of climate change. Climate adaptation measures which include the use of drought or heat resistant varieties, early sowing, mixed cropping, tillage system alteration and the utilization of land that has been considered too marginal for agricultural cultivation reduces the negative effects of climate change on cereal crops acreage and enhances the positive factors.
Future-shaping themes: Digital age foresight in Turkish university strategic plans
Authors: Oğuzhan Aytar , Rukiye Arslan
Published: January 2024

Background: Universities affect their communities and ecosystems both directly and indirectly. The strategic plans of all Turkish universities with Higher Education Council accreditation were thoroughly examined within this context. An ecosystem where digital technologies are used more efficiently and extensively is necessary for the ideal of a more sustainable environment and a world with happy people. Purpose: This study's main aim was to discover how universities in Türkiye predict the digital age via the emphasis they place on digital themes in their future plans. Study design/methodology/approach: The content analysis technique utilised within the scope of document analysis was chosen as the best method to satisfy this study's objectives. Findings/conclusions: The study found five main themes regarding the future of higher education based on codes obtained from university strategic plans. Digital transformation, digital campus, digital education, digital infrastructure, and future-focused units were these themes. We analysed the content of these five areas in connection with four types of universities around the country to see if there was a significant difference in attitude towards the digital age. Only future-focused units significantly distinguished these four types of universities, it was found. Limitations/future research: The research primarily examined the digital age themes that are evident in the strategic plans of universities. Academic studies for future research may involve an examination of the content of strategic plans in relation with different themes and categorizations. The collected results might be subjected to comparisons in order to assess the effectiveness of strategic plans.
Simplificación administrativa y calidad de los servicios en el Sistema Judicial: Una revisión Sistemática
Authors: Flores Yallico Carmen Pilar , Ramón Osorio Alberto Bueno , Flores Yallico Gennma Lucila , Capcha Cóndor John Carlos , Lingán Cano Yvette Graice
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue examinar los obstáculos que han dificultado la simplificación administrativa y su impacto en la percepción de los usuarios sobre la calidad del servicio en el Sistema Judicial. La metodología utilizada fue cualitativa y fenomenológica, a través del análisis documental de 15 artículos relacionados con la simplificación administrativa y la calidad del servicio en el Sistema Judicial. Los resultados destacan las barreras burocráticas y la congestión judicial como factores que afectan la eficiencia del sistema y afectan la percepción de los usuarios. La representación legal pública es vista negativamente. Si bien la implementación de herramientas tecnológicas ha mejorado la administración, se requiere una reforma organizacional para garantizar un servicio más ágil y eficaz. La evaluación continua de la calidad del servicio es esencial para mejorar la experiencia del usuario y fortalecer el Sistema Judicial.
Nile basin land and water acquisition research agenda: A policy brief
Authors: Enserink Bert , Abazeed Abeer , Elhatow Lama , Muricho Onencan Abby
Published: January 2024

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Acupuncture and Wound Healing
Authors: Mayo Erin
Published: January 2024

Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of wounds, but there are few experimental or clinical studies in the veterinary literature of wound treatment with acupuncture. In an experimental burn wound study of mice, two needles were inserted around the burn wound daily for 30 minutes (similar to the “circle the dragon” wound treatment used in acupuncture) for 14 days. Wound healing was monitored and compared to wound healing associated with the use of a conventional collagen wound dressing. Acupuncture significantly reduced the inflammatory response, wound size and increased the local expression of extracellular matrix proteins similar to the collagen dressing. In a clinical study of closed surgical incisions, two local points at each end of the incision and other acupoints were stimulated once post-operatively and had no subjective effects on incision healing. Most veterinary acupuncturists treating wounds would do multiple treatments and usually treat more acupoints. In an equine case series, local and acupoint stimulation with gold bead implantation resulted in healing of difficult to heal wounds on the distal limbs. Well-designed, controlled studies of acupuncture for different wound types are needed. Acupuncture is often less expensive than surgery, requires less specialized equipment and can be used safely with other treatment techniques. Inserting acupuncture needles in the region around the wound moves Qi and Blood in the region to minimize Qi/Blood Stagnation in acute wounds or relieve long-term Stagnation in chronic wounds. Further investigation is warranted to clarify the benefits and mechanisms of action of acupuncture for wound healing.
Kündigung der Vielfalt – ohne Diskussion
Authors: Mast Tobias , Laude Lennart
Published: January 2024

Wie Deutschlands Medienlandschaft besser vor rechtspopulistischen oder rechtsradikalen Ministerpräsidenten(innen) geschützt werden könnte.
Determining degree of dissociation through conductivity
Authors: Dunn Abigail H , Zimmer Heather W
Published: January 2024

When ionic compounds dissolve in a polar solvent, they dissociate into separate ions and spread uniformly throughout the solution. The greater the degree of dissociation of an ionic compound, the greater the conductivity of the solution will be. The goal of this experiment was to assess how the degree of dissociation of an ionic compound is impacted by the molarity of the compound in solution, the magnitude of the charge of the ion, and the number of ions it produces upon dissociation. Conductivity was measured as a quantifiable representation of the degree of dissociation. We hypothesized that as the concentration of ions in the solution decreased, the conductivity of the solution would also decrease due to fewer interactions between the ions, resulting in a weaker flow of electrical current. We tested our hypothesis by measuring the conductivity of 0.25 M, 0.20 M, 0.15 M, and 0.10 M solutions of aluminum chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride. The data showed that as the molarities of the solutions decreased, the conductivities of the solutions decreased. We also found that the conductivity of each solution did not decrease by the theoretical factor predicted by the number of ions each compound produced upon full dissociation, leading us to conclude that the impact of the charge magnitude of the ions on the degree of dissociation of the ionic compounds must also be considered.
Importancia de las bacterias ácido lácticas como productoras de exopolisacáridos
Authors: Flores-Maciel Hillary Alexa , Cordero-Soto Itza Nallely , Martínez-Herrera Raúl E. , Ochoa-Martínez Luz Araceli , Rutiaga-Quiñones Olga Miriam
Published: January 2024

Las bacterias ácido-lácticas (BAL) son microorganismos de gran importancia para la industria de alimentos y para la salud. Inicialmente estos microorganismos se utilizaron principalmente para conservar alimentos, sin embargo, a través de los años se ha estudiado su potencial actividad biológica y la producción de compuestos con potencial bioactivo, como el caso de los exopolisacáridos (EPS). Los EPS son polisacáridos presentes fuera de la pared celular microbiana con una composición heterogénea basada principalmente en carbohidratos y una matriz proteica. Son sintetizados por diversos microorganismos como el caso de las microalgas, bacterias, hongos y levaduras, como una respuesta al estrés ambiental. En alimentos los EPS se emplean como agentes de viscosidad, estabilizadores, emulsionantes, gelificantes, entre otros. Por otro lado, algunos EPS han mostrado propiedades inmunomoduladoras, reducción de colesterol, anticancerígenas, anticoagulantes e interfieren con el crecimiento de patógenos, por lo que son de gran interés para el área de salud.
Calidad fisiológica de semilla en dos poblaciones de maíz criollo mejorado
Authors: Ruiz Torres Norma Angélica , Rincón-Sánchez Froylán , Bautista-Morales Víctor M. , Martínez-Reyna Juan M. , Burciaga Dávila Hilda Cecilia , Olvera-Esquivel Magdalena
Published: January 2024

Los atributos de calidad fisiológica de semillas evaluados en laboratorio, son componentes importantes para ampliar la caracterización del germoplasma a utilizar en los programas de mejoramiento, además de proporcionar información sobre la emergencia, establecimiento en campo y capacidad competitiva en diversas condiciones de siembra. Se evaluó la calidad fisiológica de semilla en dos poblaciones de maíz criollo mejorado, las cuales se obtuvieron en el ciclo PV 2005 en Celaya, Gto., México, bajo diferentes estrategias de selección y mejoramiento genético. El estudio en el laboratorio se estableció en un diseño experimental en bloques completamente al azar, en los cuales se evaluaron las variables, plántulas normales al primer conteo, porciento de germina ción, plántulas anormales, semillas sin germinar, peso seco de plántulas, longitud media de plúmula y radícula. Los análisis de varianza para la fuente de variación bloques mostró diferencias (p 0.05), en la longitud media de plúmula, lo < que justifica el haber empleado este diseño. El análisis mostró diferencias (p 0.01) entre poblaciones, siendo la selección < precoz, la que mostró mayor eficiencia fisiológica en germinación, producción de materia seca y longitud media de plúmula; estas diferencias entre poblaciones se pueden atribuir a la conformación germoplásmica que presentan, ya que la población selección precoz, contiene germoplasma mejorado en su constitución genética.
Análisis multitemporal del cambio de uso de suelo y vegetación en las áreas naturales protegidas con perrito llanero mexicano (Cynomys mexicanus Merrian) en el estado de Nuevo León, México
Authors: Hernández-Gómez Miguel Ángel , Valdés-Reyna Jesús , Villareal-Quintanilla José Ángel , Hernández-Javalera Iliana Isabel
Published: January 2024

El futuro del perrito llanero (Cynomys mexicanus Merriam) en las áreas naturales protegidas en el estado de Nuevo León en México es incierto, ya que existe una intensa presión antropogénica en toda su área de distribución. La disminución y fragmentación de su hábitat ha ocasionado la pérdida de más de la mitad de su distribución geográfica histórica. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el cambio en la cobertura de la vegetación y uso de suelo en la localidad La Trinidad, perteneciente al municipio de Galeana N.L., México, una zona sujeta a conservación ecológica (ZSCE). La Trinidad es un predio de 3,282.6 ha, localizado entre los 24º 50´ N y 100º 04´ O, la altitud es de 1,355 m y forma parte de la ZSCE decretada el 10 de enero del 2002 en el Diario Oficial del Estado de Nuevo León. Para el análisis de cambio de uso de suelo se utilizaron las cartas edafológicas de la Comisión de Estudios del Territorio Nacional (CETENAL) para obtener el marco de imágenes de referencia y de satélite para evaluar valores cuantitativos y cualitativos del cambio en el uso del suelo y vegetación de 1971 al 2003. El análisis de cambios en el uso del suelo mostró modificaciones en la cobertura agrícola con un incremento de 20 a 1188 ha; mientras que el matorral gipsófilo disminuyó de 1555 a 354 ha. La actividad agrícola ha mantenido una tendencia con crecimiento desordenado, ocasionando que la condición del pastizal gipsófilo sea pobre y el hábitat para la fauna se encuentre tan fragmentado que provocará un desequilibrio en el sistema que será imposible que el perrito llanero mexicano sobreviva en esas circunstancias.
Productividad de cuatro explotaciones Caprinas en Saltillo, Coah., México
Authors: Ruiz-Zarate Fernando , Fuentes-Rodríguez Jesús M. , Aguirre-Villaseñor Luis , López-Trujillo Ramiro , Alfaro-Aguilar José Arimael
Published: January 2024

La caprino cultura que se practica en el municipio de Saltillo tiene fuertes problemas técnicos y administrativos; se considera que la información disponible sobre los procesos de producción y tecnología aplicada es insuficiente. Por lo anterior, el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los factores productivos y socioeconómicos de cuatro explotaciones caprinas localizadas en Saltillo, Coah., México. Se aplicaron encuestas a los caprinocultores de una explotación caprina intensiva (ECI); dos explotaciones caprinas extensivas (ECE) de Jaguey de Ferniza (ECE-JF1) y (ECE-JF2); y una ECE de La Angostura (ECE-LA). Se evaluaron variables de los procesos pecuarios (número de vientres, hembras expuestas al macho, porcentaje de aborto, preñez, parición y destete), y variables administrativas (gastos, depreciación, amortización, intereses, costos de producción) durante el periodo de marzo de 2008 a febrero de 2009. Los resultados indicaron que en laECIse registran los mejores parámetros evaluados: 1 % de abortos contra los elevados porcentajes de las ECE: 37 % en la ECE-JF1; 63 % en la ECE-JF2; y del 47 % en la ECE-LA. El número de cabritos destetados fue mayor en la ECI que en las ECE, donde se destetaron menos de la mitad de la producción de la primera. Al final del periodo, en la ECI, con mayor inversión de capital y tecnología, se tuvo un capital social de $108,661.00, mayor al de las otras explotaciones y con tendencia a aumentar, ya que los activos fueron mayores que los pasivos. De las explotaciones restantes, la ECE-JF2 tuvo mayor capital al final del periodo con $26,552.00, seguida por la ECE-LA con $18,129.00; y la ECE-JF1 tuvo el menor, con $10,451.00. La producción anual fue de: $430,440.00; $36,701.00; $49,529.00 y $33,373.00 para las ECI, ECE-JF1, ECE-JF2 y ECE-LA respectivamente. La producción caprina en la ECI fue más alta que en las ECE.
Climate configuration of the model ALADIN at CHMI
Authors:   Český hydrometeorologický ústav, Mašek Ján
Published: January 2024

For operational weather forecast at CHMI we use the ALARO configuration of the numerical system ALADIN with horizontal resolution 2.3km. It is so-called convection permitting model. The goal of presented work was to evaluate potential of operational ALARO configuration used for Central Europe, and apply it with minimal changes for baseline regional climate simulations realized within the PERUN project. Tests following the so-called big brother experimental protocol were performed, demonstrating ability of the regional model to add short scales missing in the boundary conditions from driving model ESM2-1 in the region of interest over Czech territory, even though the resolution of driving model is more than order of magnitude coarser. Further it was verified that in the computational domain synoptic scales are sufficiently controlled by lateral boundary conditions. Thanks to this, consistency with driving global scenario is ensured even without use of spectral nudging. Such approach enables to fully profit from high resolution of the regional model, when internal variability generated by convective or orographic circulations is not artificially restricted.
Trend detection in time series of hydrometeorological variables: visual impressions and statistical insights
Authors:   Český hydrometeorologický ústav, Vlnas Radek
Published: January 2024

The aim of the paper is to show on a set of small catchments in the Frýdlant area: (i) how different versions of the Mann-Kendall test detect the existence of a trend in the time series of precipitation, air temperature, relative air humidity, snow water values and discharge), (ii) how the visual perception of a trend in the time series differs from the statistical test, (iii) how misleading the least squares method is in determining a trend compared to the statistical test. Although these are geographically related catchments with similar runoff generation regimes, the trend analysis showed a surprising diversity.
Fomentando el pensamiento reflexivo: estrategias para mejorar las habilidades de metacognición
Authors: Guamán Ledesma José Luis , Rivera Guamán Yerika Vanessa
Published: January 2024

Las habilidades de metacognición se refieren a la capacidad de una persona para reflexionar, comprender y regular su propio proceso de pensamiento. Estas habilidades resultan fundamentales en el proceso de adquisición de conocimientos, porque permiten la identificación de debilidades, establecer metas de aprendizaje y utilizar estrategias efectivas para abordar los desafíos cognitivos. Esta investigación tiene el objetivo de identificar estrategias que contribuyan a desarrollar habilidades de metacognición en el ámbito educativo. Se empleó una metodología de tipo documental y descriptiva. En los resultados se proponen diversas estrategias como el uso de planificadores, la asignación de tiempo, las bitácoras de estudio, la práctica de enseñanza mutua, la realización de juicios de confianza, la creación de organizadores de información, la implementación de enfoques de aprendizaje basados en problemas y proyectos, la adopción del modelo de aula invertida, la participación en actividades extracurriculares y la promoción de charlas experienciales. Estas estrategias ofrecen una amplia gama de herramientas tanto para docentes como para estudiantes, que pueden aplicarse de manera independiente para fomentar el desarrollo de habilidades de metacognición. Estas tácticas promueven la reflexión crítica y la autorregulación en todas las etapas del proceso de aprendizaje, incluyendo la planificación, el control y la evaluación. Además, facilitan la toma de decisiones informadas, el autoconocimiento y la mejora de las estrategias de estudio, contribuyendo así al desarrollo de un aprendizaje más efectivo y autónomo.
Research on Business Environment Optimization Paths in Dali County of Weinan City
Authors:   Shaanxi Vocational and Technical College, China, Shi Boning , Liao Wanling
Published: January 2024

At present, competition in the local economy is becoming increasingly fierce, and the quality of the business environment directly affects a region's investment attractiveness, economic growth rate, and long-term sustainable development. As an important city in Shaanxi Province, Weinan City has been committed to economic transformation and upgrading. Among them, Dali County has gradually emerged due to its unique geographical, cultural, and resource advantages. In recent years, Dali County has achieved certain results in attracting foreign investment, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and innovation-driven development. However, to further enhance its competitive position domestically and internationally, it is imperative to continue to optimize its business environment. The article explores the business environment optimization path in Dali County, Weinan City.
The effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) on bereavement symptoms in bereaved children
Authors: Mirzaeian Nima , Mirzaian Bahram , Abbasi Ghodratollah
Published: January 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) on reducing bereavement symptoms in bereaved children. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population was all children aged 9 to 11 years old in Sari city who lost one of their parents due to covid-19 disease. In order to select a statistical sample, 30 people who met the criteria of the study and were willing to receive treatment were selected and assigned to an experimental group and a control group (each group contains 15 people) by a simple random method. The experimental group received Cohen, Mannarino and Knudsen's (2004) trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy in a group method during 16 90-minute sessions, and the control group did not receive any intervention until the follow-up test. The instrument used in this study included the Children's Bereavement Scale (IPG-C) (Spwich et al., 2011). The data obtained in the three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up were analyzed using SPSS-22 software by variance analysis with repeated measurements. Results: The results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on trauma led to the reduction of grief symptoms (F=4.69; P<0.05) of bereaved children. The results also showed that the effect of the treatment was permanent during follow-up. Conclusion: The research results provide evidence that trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy is a suitable method for reducing the symptoms of bereavement in children and can lead to improving the mental health of bereaved children.
The effectiveness of mentalization-based therapy on parent-child interaction and parenting stress: a randomized controlled trial study on children with symptoms of tic disorders and their mothers
Authors: Ramezani Fatemeh , Heshmati Rasoul , Hashemi Nosratabadi Tooraj
Published: January 2024

Aim: The main objective of this research was the effectiveness of mentalization-based therapy on parent-child interaction and parenting stress in a randomized controlled trial study on children with symptoms of tic disorders and their mothers. Methods: The method of the current research was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up plan with a control group. The research sample consisted of 30 mothers and their children with symptoms of tic disorders who had referred to counseling centers and clinics in Mako city in the second half of 2022. They were selected as available and randomly divided into two groups. Experiment and control (15 people in each group) were assigned. The experimental group participated in 15 sessions of the mentalization-based therapy group intervention program, and the control group did not receive any intervention. The subjects of both groups answered the questions of the parent-child relationship scale and the short form of the parental stress scale in the pre-test and post-test phases. Data analysis was done using mixed multivariate analysis of variance test. Results: The results of mixed multivariate analysis of variance indicated the effectiveness of mentalizing group therapy on improving the dimensions of parent-child relationship and parenting stress of children (P<0.001). Also, the results showed that mentalization intervention reduces the parenting stress scores of children with tic disorder symptoms (P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the therapeutic mentalization group intervention is effective in improving the dimensions of the parent-child relationship and parenting stress of children with symptoms of tic disorder, and this treatment can be used to reduce the psychological problems of children with tic disorder. Symptoms of tic disorder.
Comparing the effectiveness of behavioral counseling model and treatment based on parent-child relationship on externalizing symptoms of Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Authors: Tabrizi Alireza , Tabrizi Mostafa , Esteki Mahnaz
Published: January 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of joint behavioral counseling model and treatment based on parent-child relationship on externalizing symptoms in students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Method: The research method was a quasi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. If the diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder was given, Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) and Children’s Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) were administered to diagnose externalizing problems. Among those who had externalizing symptoms in the Achenbach questionnaire, 45 people were selected to participate in the research and were randomly divided into three groups of 15 people. The experimental groups were trained for one hour per week for 10 weeks, while the control group did not receive any training. The mixed analysis of variance statistical test was used to analyze the data. Results: The findings showed that there is no significant difference between the mean externalization score of CPRT and CBC experimental groups (p < 0.05), but this difference is significant between the CPRT and CBC experimental group and the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that both methods of joint behavioral counseling model and treatment based on parent-child relationship have been effective on externalizing symptoms in students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Modeling children's behavioral problems based on parenting methods with parent-child relationship mediation
Authors: Moradi Mahboobeh , Farhangi Abdolhassan , Tizdast Taher
Published: January 2024

Aim: The present research was conducted with the aim of modeling children's behavioral problems based on parenting methods with the mediation of parent-child relationship. Methods: In a cross-sectional study in the form of a correlational design, all mothers of primary school students with behavioral problems in Karaj city were selected using a simple random sampling method from the list of names of students diagnosed with behavioral problems. After obtaining informed consent, the research data were used with the help of the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) - Achenbach and Rescorla (2001), parenting style questionnaire (1973) and Pianta parent-child relationship questionnaire (2015). In order to check the assumptions of the statistical tests and test the hypotheses of the research, using the SmartPLS software, the identified paths of the research have been investigated according to the conceptual model. Version 3.3 of SmartPLS software was used to compile the confirmatory factor analysis model and structural equations, and SPSS version 26 was used for descriptive statistics. Path analysis has also been used to determine direct and indirect coefficients. Results: The results obtained from the bootstrap method and the Sobel test both show that the indirect effect of parenting methods on children's behavioral problems due to the parent-child relationship is -0.298, and the value of the Sobel statistic is significant at the 95% confidence level. (Sobel = 5.28, P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that parenting methods have a significant effect on children's behavioral problems due to the mediating role of parent-child relationship. The findings of this study are consistent with the background. Research shows the effect of parenting methods by mediating the parent-child relationship in creating children's behavioral problems, which can be used in the prevention program while removing clinical implications.
The effectiveness of the combined treatment package based on acceptance and commitment and positive treatment and on the control of emotions and perseverance of female managers
Authors: Mirsadeghi Seyed Ali Soheil , Borjali Ahmad , Sadeghi Meysam
Published: January 2024

Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of the combined therapy package based on acceptance and commitment and positive therapy on emotional control and perseverance of female managers. Methods: The research method was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group with a follow-up period of two months. The statistical population of the research included all female managers of Bahar Zeit, Barsa and Hamon Naizeh institutions and organizations in 2021. The selection of samples was available in the form of sampling method and the sample size in this section was also based on the type of research in two groups of 32 people. The research tools included Duckworth et al.'s persistence questionnaire (2007), and Williams et al.'s (1997) emotion control scale. The results of the qualitative part of the research led to the development of an 18-session combined therapy package based on acceptance and commitment and researcher-made positivity. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 16 software and analysis of variance test with repeated measurement between groups at a significance level of α=0.05. Results: The results of data analysis showed that the combined treatment method of acceptance and commitment and positivity on anger control scores (F=7.72, P=0.010), depressed mood control (F=20.37, P=0.001), anxiety control (F=4.31, P=0.040), perseverance and self-efficacy (F=3.96, P=0.040), and this effect is also in the follow-up stage compared to the pre-test. It was meaningful. Conclusion: Considering that the combined training of positive psychology and the psychology of acceptance and commitment increased the control of emotions (anger, anxiety, depression and positive emotions) and the perseverance of managers, it is suggested that organizations and companies, both in the private and public sectors, Use this training and treatment package intervention for their organizational growth and improvement.
The relationship between sexual performance and feelings of loneliness with the mediating role of marital boredom
Authors: Nezamolmolki Mitra , Nasri Maryam , Bahrainian Seyed Abdulmajid , Shahbazizadeh Fatemeh , Farahmandpour Sahar
Published: January 2024

Aim: This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between sexual performance and loneliness with the mediating role of marital boredom. Methods: The research method was correlation type. The statistical population of the present study was all married women with family differences who referred to counseling centers in Tehran in 2022. The sample of the research was 200 of these married women, which was done in the form of two-stage cluster and simple random sampling of the lottery type. The research tools were: Pines Marital Boredom Scale (1996), Social Emotional Loneliness Questionnaire of DiTomaso et al. (2004) and Rosen et al. Sexual Performance Questionnaire (2000). The obtained information was analyzed using the method of path analysis and path analysis. Results: Path analysis results showed that there is a direct and significant relationship between sexual performance and marital boredom, between loneliness and marital boredom, and between sexual performance and loneliness (P<0.001). Also, the results indicated that marital boredom plays a mediating role in the relationship between sexual performance and loneliness (P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the model of the relationship between sexual performance and loneliness with the mediator role of marital boredom has a good fit.
The effect of Schema- based couple therapy on marital satisfaction and emotional dysregulation in discordant couples: Single Subject Research
Authors: Bardikhoje Azim , Jahangiri Ali , Mafakheri Abdollah
Published: January 2024

Aim: The aim of this research was the effect of schema-based therapy on marital satisfaction and difficulty in emotional regulation, in discordant couples. Method: In term of its purpose, this research had a single-subject design with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up design. The statistical population included all conflicted couples who referred to Parsa counseling and psychotherapy clinic in Bandar Turkmen city in the second quarter of 2021, from which 3 couples (husband and wife) were selected by using targeted sampling. Data collection was done with demographic information checklist (researcher-made form), marital satisfaction scale (MSS), Olson et al. (1987) and Difficulties in emotional regulation scale (DERS), Gratz and Romer (2004). Subjects in one group received 12 sessiond each and two sessions per week for 90 minutes. Results: The finding of the research during the visual analisis of the data graph based on the indicators of descriptive statistics and visual analysis showed that in the follow-up phase compared to the baseline, the intervention in creased the total scores of marital satisfaction and decreased the scores of emotional dysregulation components except the component of the difficulty of purposeful behavior in the schema therapy method, treatment was significant (P < 0/05). Conclusion: The result of the research shows that schema therapy is effective in increasing marital satisfaction and reducing emotional maladjustment of conflicting and discordant couples and it be used in treatment centers to improve family and marital functioning.
The effectiveness of eating-based mindfulness training on emotional processing and self-differentiation of overweight women
Authors: Shariati Sahar , Abbasi Ghodratollah , Mirzaian Bahram
Published: January 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of eating-based mindfulness training on emotional processing and self-differentiation of overweight women. Method: The design of the present study was a quasi-experimental type of pre-test, post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population in this study included all overweight women in Gonbad Kavous who in the first half of 2021 referred to overweight and obesity treatment clinics in this city. From the statistical population of the study, a sample group consisting of 30 overweight women who were purposefully selected and then randomly assigned to two experimental groups (eating-based mindfulness training) (n = 15) and control (n = 15). Were. The overweight women in the experimental group then underwent 8 sessions of 90 minutes per week of one MB-EAT training session, but the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments were emotional processing questionnaires (Baker et al., 2007) and self-differentiation questionnaire (Skowron and Friedlander, 1988). Analysis of variance with repeated measures and SPSS software were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the subjects in the experimental group in terms of improving repression, unpleasant emotional experience, emotional symptoms of processing, avoidance, emotional control, emotional reaction, my position, emotional cutting and fusion with others. Was with the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that eating-based mindfulness training was effective on emotional processing and differentiation of overweight women and this effect continued until the follow-up period.
Strategies to prevent delinquency among children and adolescents based on the central role of the school
Authors: Mohammadi Farsani Iman , Malmir Mahmoud , Ashrafi Mahmoud , Heydari Masoud
Published: January 2024

Background and Aim: childhood and adolescence are of the important periods of life in which personality formation takes place. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to provide solutions to prevent delinquency among children and adolescents, relying on the central role of the school. Methods: The current research is analytical-descriptive and review. Therefore, the required data was collected in a library manner and the data was analyzed by reviewing the research literature. Results: among the institutions in which a person is a member are the family institution and the school institution. Children and teenagers spend most of their time in school, so if the school has special programs to guide and shape their personality, they can prevent this very vulnerable group from falling into various crimes and delinquencies. Therefore, the prevention of delinquency of children and adolescents in school has to return to the correct education and training programs established in the school. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the cooperation between the family and the school in a purposeful and organized manner and with sufficient understanding of education issues, mutual roles and rights and by benefiting from each other's capacities can be the foundation for proper education and prevention of delinquency.
Investigating and determining psychological factors affecting women's sexual function
Authors: Kazemi Mojarad Maliheh , Khalatbari Javad , Moazedian Ameneh , Sotodehasl Nemat
Published: January 2024

Background and Aim: Several factors have a role in the formation of sexual function, some of which have been identified in previous studies. This study was conducted to investigate other factors that may not have been identified in previous studies. In this regard, the aim of this study was to investigate and determine the psychological factors affecting women's sexual function. Methods: The method of this study was qualitative with interpretive approach and themed analysis method. Based on the purposeful sampling method, the data of this study were saturated with 13 married women from April to June 2020. In-depth semi-structured interview method was used to collect data. Data were analyzed by themed analysis method. Results: Findings showed the categories explained "sexual knowledge", "sexual attitude", "sexual self-efficacy", "sexual intimacy", "sexual redress" and "sexual self-efficacy". Conclusion: It seems that when women perform sexual activities for themselves certain rights such as demanding sexual activity, accepting the existence of intimacy in sexual relationships, etc. They believe that they achieve a positive perception about sexual activity in marital relationships, which can contribute to optimal sexual function.
Structural equation model of the relationship between professional ethics and teacher emotions with the mediation of moral identity
Authors: Seyfi Fathabadi Sima , Hajipour Abaei Najmeh , Manzaritavakoli Hamdollah
Published: January 2024

Background and Aim: teachers gain effective experiences of their ethics, capabilities and emotions by using primary and secondary evaluations of the context of the school and classroom. The main goal of the current research was to design a model of professional ethics based on teacher's emotions with the mediating role of moral identity in teachers of Babak city. Method: This research is a descriptive correlation research. The statistical population of this research includes all the teachers of Shahrbabak city, whose number is 1200. From this number, 291 people were selected as the sample size using Cochran's formula. The sampling method used for teachers in Babak city in this research was simple random sampling method. After determining the sample size in each class, simple random method was used to select the sampling unit and 291 people were selected using simple random sampling and the questionnaire was distributed among them. Then, using Armito et al.'s (2011) professional ethics questionnaires, Ghasemi et al.'s (2018) teacher emotions, and Majdabadi's ethical identity (2016) data were collected. Statistical analysis was done using Amos and SPSS software and structural equation model. Findings: The results of the hypothesis analysis showed that the effect of the mediator variable in the regression model is significant and effective. As a result, the main hypothesis of the research that there is a relationship between professional ethics based on teacher's emotions and the mediating role of moral identity in teachers of Babak city is confirmed. Conclusion: Therefore, all the hypotheses of the research are confirmed and finally it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant relationship between the research criteria.