bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Concept of circular economy in technical and vocational education: a systematic literature review
Authors: Ab Hamid Norzaharah , Kamaruzaman Fathiyah Mohd , Rasul Mohamad Sattar
Published: June 2024

Circular economy emphasizes the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. By adopting circular economy concepts in the food system, we can ensure a more resilient and sustainable food supply. Aligned with this, technical and vocational education (TVET) plays an important role in bridging environmental education and the circular economy. Within the realm of TVET, students receive comprehensive training and skill development encompassing subjects related to food preparation and production. Additionally, TVET extends its purview to cover essential areas, including sustainable resource management, renewable energy technology, waste management, and the implementation of environmentally friendly production processes. However, the lack of clear understanding of the circular economy in the education sector requires this to be explored more deeply. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the nature of published scientific literature on this topic and what are the emerging themes of circular economy of food system in TVET education. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) and Dimensions databases. The result from this analysis revealed that four themes emerged: i) skills and competency; ii) implementation in food system; iii) economy, social, and environmental (ESE) impact; and iv) delivery of content. Based on the derived theme, the concept of circular economy is discussed consisting of four pillars in order to provide a clear understanding about the relation of circular economy in TVET education. The findings of this study expand knowledge and the literature on the circular economy within the context of TVET.
The quality of anti-corruption education in Indonesian schools: adaptation of the Servqual method
Authors: Santoso Ridwan , Murdiono Mukhamad , Muhson Ali , Nadya Lucky
Published: June 2024

Anti-corruption education is a character education program that aims to instill anti-corruption values in students. The difference in the implementation of anti-corruption education as an autonomous subject provides different learning experiences for students. This research aims to measure the quality of anti-corruption education using the Servqual instrument. The Servqual instrument was developed and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). This research was conducted with an ex-post facto non-experimental design. The subjects involved were 156 students. Data analysis was carried out with the SmartPLS program. The results of CFA show that the instrument meets the fit criteria. Thus, the discriminant validity results have met the criteria, with a composite reliability (CR) value of 0.765 to 0.900. The results of the path analysis prove that three of the five Servqual constructs have a significant effect on the quality of anti-corruption education.
The effectiveness of local wisdom-based interactive digital module on students’ critical thinking disposition
Authors: Syahfitri Jayanti , Muntahanah Muntahanah
Published: June 2024

Local wisdom-based interactive digital module are alternative teaching materials to facilitate meaningful learning and experience, to stimulate the use of thinking skills including critical thinking dispositions. This study applied quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest control group. Respondents involved in this study were 109 students from senior high school in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The class selection was carried out randomly to determine the interactive digital module class (X1), the e-module class (X2), and the control class (K). Students’ critical thinking dispositions were measured through the Critical Thinking Disposition in Biology Test (CTDBT) instrument which included 10 questions for each of the seven disposition indicators. The data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Levene test, one-way ANOVA test, and LSD. After the data were known to be normally distributed and homogeneous, an ANOVA test was carried out with the result that there was a significant difference in the experimental class and the control class on students’ critical thinking disposition scores, namely 0.008<0.05. This showed that interactive module improve students’ critical thinking dispositions, compared to e-module and control classes. The critical thinking disposition which increased significantly was shown in the truth-seeking indicator. However, the e-module class did not differ significantly from the control class in improving students’ critical thinking dispositions. Therefore, teachers can use local wisdom-based interactive digital module in biology learning.
Vodcast as ideating medium in STEM lesson plan in teaching heat transfer
Authors: Guden Jester Mark , Alguno Arnold C. , Sayson Noel Lito B. , Magsayo Joy R. , Jr. Sotero O. Malayao
Published: June 2024

This study attempts to link the clay soil in the locality to the topic of heat transfer as a contextualization point. It attempted to slightly modify the seven-step STEM lesson by having the part of the prototyping be first tried by the teacher, thereby having a change-of-hat to anticipate the ‘what if’ questions of the students. The teacher-researchers experimentation provided critical information to scaffold the students in the prototyping part.  The evaluation of experts shows that the modified STEM lesson can be an excellent tool and the vodcast has been found to be a very satisfactory component of the STEM lesson. It is described as a very useful material in teaching heat transfer and related thermodynamics concepts and is highly recommended for use in both distance learning and face-to-face modality. Further, the clay oven exploration has come up with a refined clay oven production process, wherein the clay oven prototype has the capacity for the contextualization of heat transfer. It is recommended that a formal implementation be conducted to refine and standardize the lesson delivery.
Determining youths’ computational thinking skills using confirmatory factor analysis
Authors: Muhamad Mira Qerul Barriah , Doddanavar Indrajit Ajit , Chowdhury Shanjida
Published: June 2024

As technological advancements shape the workforce, computational thinking skills (CTS) are becoming increasingly crucial. The objective of the study is to explore the potential mediating role of professional development and career planning in the association between robotic coding and software and computational thinking. The study selected 308 youths using simple random sampling and the collected data was subjected to structural equation modelling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using SmartPLS. Additionally, demographic data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The results concluded that the instrument adopted fulfilled the requirements and was valid for measuring CTS. This indicates that the instrument effectively assessed the participants’ proficiency in CTS. The findings of this study have implications for addressing the skills gaps among youths. The outcomes of this research can aid in designing educational interventions and policies that focus on developing computational thinking skills among new graduates. By fostering these skills, youths can better adapt to the demands of the rapidly evolving technological landscape and contribute effectively to the industries and job market influenced by industry 4.0. Further research on longitudinal studies may be beneficial to assess the long-term impact of CTS development initiatives on reducing skills gaps and ensuring youths are equipped for future workforce requirements.
Relationship between student engagement and academic performance
Authors: Çali Megi , Lazimi Loren , Ippoliti Beatrice Maria Luna
Published: June 2024

This research aims to investigate the impact of student engagement on academic performance. Using a sample of 196 students from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, we used multiple regression to assess the effect of behavioral engagement, cognitive engagement, and emotional engagement on student’s performance. The results of the engagement model created using three constructs show a correlation between overall student engagement and academic performance. In this study, we identified that behavioral engagement was the only significant factor for academic performance, while the two other factors, namely, emotional and cognitive engagement were not significant factors for students’ academic performance. We also identified that there was a significant difference between bachelor and master students as well as their year of study. The coefficient for “bachelor and first class” is negative and significant. However, there are no substantial differences between working students and non-working students or their gender in the relationship between engagement and academic performance. Our results provide additional empirical evidence for the higher education institution, teachers, parents and peers and some pointers for policy making. Increasing the engagement of students brings benefits for all involved stakeholders.
Exploring the adoption of cutting-edge management practices by school principals
Authors: Hareb Almheiri Abdulla Sultan , Abuhassna Hassan
Published: June 2024

This study examines the application of contemporary leadership trends by public school principals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an emphasis on the professional standards governing school leadership. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, the study surveyed 113 principals from 641 schools. The validity of a 30-item questionnaire was rigorously evaluated to ensure that it aligned with the research objectives. This study’s findings reveal that school principals in UAE public schools implement contemporary leadership trends at a notable rate, as indicated by a substantial mean score of 4.24. Strategic management emerges as the primary focus among these trends. In addition, the research reveals statistically significant (0.05) gender and experience differences in participant responses regarding the actual adoption of modern leadership trends by government school principals. In contrast, there were no statistically significant differences (0.05) between participant responses regarding the incorporation of leadership trends by public school principals based on their academic credentials. This study highlights the importance of continuing training programs designed to keep school administrators abreast of the most recent leadership developments.
The impact of TED Talk videos on students’ presentation performance
Authors: Kaҫauni Dorela , Robo Lorena
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the impact of Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) Talk videos on students’ presentation performance within the higher education context. Employing a quantitative approach, the study involved 14 first-year students enrolled in a “bachelor in English language” program at “Fan S. Noli” University, Korça, Albania. The research, conducted during the academic year 2022-2023 in “text analysis 1 and 2” modules, explores how the sequential exposure to TED Talk videos influences students’ presentation skills. After watching the initial TED Talk video, students prepared and delivered one presentation, assessed using a rubric. Subsequently, students viewed 10 more TED Talk videos, with two presentations following these viewings. The study’s analysis was facilitated using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 20 software program. The Friedman and the Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to determine whether there are statistically significant differences among the groups in the repeated-measure design. The findings demonstrate that TED Talk videos play a significant role in enhancing students’ presentation skills. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on multimedia-enhanced pedagogy and the efficacy of integrating TED Talk as an educational resource, with SPSS version 20 aiding in the quantitative analysis of the obtained data.
Valuation of Bamboo Along Pampanga Riverbank in San Simon
Authors: Nucum Manuel U.
Published: June 2024

The Barangay San Pedro in San Simon, Pampanga, partially bounded by the Pampanga River, faces seasonal flooding due to river inundation and soil erosion. Bamboo, with its ecological and economic benefits, plays a crucial role in mitigating adverse weather effects. Studying bamboo and documenting residents’ valuation of this plant can inform intelligent responses to annual riverside community challenges. The mixed-methods research aims to create an action plan for implementing a bamboo planting program to address these issues. A field study shown that the Barangay San Pedro, situated along the Pampanga River, already boasts diverse bamboo species. Six bamboo species were mapped and identified: bayog, Buddha belly, kawayan dilaw, kawayan tinik, kawayan tsina, and Taiwan bamboo. A survey of 310 adults residing near the riverbank revealed that despite difficulties in identifying bamboo names, they were aware of its ecological significance, characteristics, and uses. On average, riverside residents expressed moderate interest in learning about bamboo cultivation and using it for livelihood. Interviews with 21 residents further highlighted their deep appreciation for bamboo. The barangay community leader even acknowledged previous bamboo initiatives but highlighted deficiencies in the existing broad action plan. The study’s proposed action plan rectifies these gaps and ensures effective implementation of the bamboo planting program. Riverside residents of the barangay recognize the value of bamboo but lack comprehensive knowledge about its diversity. The study recommends targeted information campaigns, prioritizing native bamboo like kawayan tinik, and integrating bamboo planting into the basic education curriculum and community greening efforts through multisectoral collaboration.
Correlation of the Presence of Parasites in Soil and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 3 to 5 at Purok 15 Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City
Authors: Babiera Jemaica Marie A. , Batiancila Kezia Erica L. , Quilaquil Tricia Mae S. , Silguera Junelle P.
Published: June 2024

his study aimed to determine the correlation between the presence of parasites in soil and the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5 at Purok 15 Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City. The research design was descriptive and correlational. The researchers gathered the weight and height of children aged 3 to 5 in Purok 15 of Barangay Tigatto, Davao City. Researchers identified the collected soil samples using a systematic sampling technique. Further, the study used Cobb's method to decant and sieve for detecting parasites. The weight and height were calculated to get the BMI. The mean and standard deviation were used to evaluate the nutritional status of the children and the level of parasites. Furthermore, Pearson r was used to determine the relationship between soil-transmitted helminths and the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Results showed that out of 25 samples, 32% of soil samples got positive results with an infectious parasite (Strongyloides stercoralis), while 68% of soil samples were negative from the parasite. Participants' weight (kgs) and height (cm) are normal. In line with this, the BMI of both male and female participants is normal. Also, results showed that the level of the parasites is very low. Moreover, the relationship between the soil-transmitted helminths did not significantly influence the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. In conclusion, the soil-transmitted helminths do not affect the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Hence, other factors may influence the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Moreover, since the relationship between STH and the nutritional status of children is not significant, the presence or absence of STH in the latrine area does not affect the nutritional status of children under 3 to 5 years old. Thus, immediate action toward STH elimination could prevent the production of more parasites that could lead to a parasite-free environment.
Interprofissionalidade entre design, engenharia e saúde (ides): soluções colaborativas em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Giracca César Nunes , Merino Eugenio Andrés Díaz , Costa Diogo Pontes , Moritz Nicole Morem Pilau , Faraco Michel Maximiano , Merino Giselle Schmidt Alves Diaz , Souza Laíse , Destro Diogo Vinicius de Melo , Paulo Irandir Izaquiel , Muniz Erika Danielly Florêncio Pereira
Published: June 2024

La gestión de equipos interprofesionales durante todo el proceso de desarrollo del proyecto es dinámica y compleja, dependiendo del segmento en el que se esté proyectando, del contexto del proyecto e implica el trabajo de diferentes profesionales. Una de las dificultades para los gestores es medir el compromiso de los profesionales que participan en el proyecto, tomando como referencia las actuaciones realizadas en cada procedimiento, a través de la relación de los indicadores: influencia y participación. El objetivo de este artículo fue analizar el compromiso de un Equipo de Proyecto Interprofesional en el desarrollo de un producto médico en lo contexto del COVID-19, compuesto por profesionales de Diseño, ingeniaría y Salud. Para ello, se desarrolló un estudio aplicado, con objetivo descriptivo, enfoque cualitativo, con procedimientos técnicos de pesquisa-acción. Siendo organizado en tres fases: en la primera fue realizada la planificación del proyecto, en la segunda, la elaboración de informes sobre el desarrollo del proyecto, ambas basadas en la Guía de Orientación para el Desarrollo de Proyectos, y en la tercera, la medición y el análisis de la participación, basado en el Modelo Genérico de Registro de las Personas Interesadas. Los resultados indican que, de los 21 procedimientos utilizados, en 17 hubo el compromiso de todos los profesionales, teniendo como referencia los valores atribuidos cualitativamente por lo gestor del proyecto. Esta investigación permitió evidenciar aspectos importantes, que deben ser considerados en el momento de planificar y gerenciar un proyecto con un equipo interprofesional, pudiendo servir de referencia para otros proyectos similares.
Modelos configuracionais para a avaliação da obesogenicidade em entornos urbanos
Authors: Faria Gustavo Henrique Campos de , Souza Renato César Ferreira de , Mendes Larissa Loures
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho investiga estratégias espaciais que, associadas ao sistema alimentar, permitem compreender a sinergia dos elementos e atividades relacionados à produção, processamento, distribuição, preparação e consumo de alimentos, levando em consideração o espaço urbano, processos, instituições, pessoas, insumos e infraestruturas. Para isso, recorremos ao método estudo de caso, no qual tomamos como referência a escolha de uma unidade para observação e análise, neste caso, o bairro Santa Tereza, em Belo Horizonte/MG, dissertando sobre os dados utilizados, bem como suas operacionalizações. Por conseguinte, são expostos os resultados e discussão, a partir dos modelos gerados, aqui implementados com suporte das teorias configuracionais da sintaxe espacial e da análise de redes urbanas. Conclui-se que o ferramental demonstra eficiência na avaliação da extensão do problema abordado, destacando-se por sua capacidade intrínseca de integrar informações complexas em uma estrutura analítica coesa, fundamentando a compreensão dos fatores na formação de espaços obesogênicos.
Indicadores que interpretam fatores humanos na arquitetura hospitalar
Authors: Mendes Ludmila Cardoso Fagundes , Souza Roberta Vieira Gonçalves de
Published: June 2024

A Teoria do Design de Suporte (TDS) e o Design Baseado em Evidências (DBE) apresentam componentes para reduzir o estresse e promover o bem-estar em ambientes hospitalares. Esta pesquisa buscou analisar indicadores relativos a fatores humanos em um hospital, através da investigação da TDS e do DBE. A finalidade das edificações hospitalares justifica analisar a abordagem de indicadores de bem-estar nas publicações do Ministério da Saúde e nos sistemas de certificação de edifícios. O método incluiu a identificação e seleção dos indicadores mais relevantes; aplicação destes em um estudo de caso e proposição para preenchimento de lacunas identificadas na avaliação dos indicadores. Foram identificados 22 indicadores de bem-estar. Destes, 5 foram selecionados para análise no centro de terapia intensiva e nas áreas comuns de um hospital: controle individual da iluminação artificial; áreas de estar, descanso e copa para funcionários; áreas ou jardins para convivência; vistas de qualidade e disponibilidade de luz do dia. O estudo de caso atendeu plenamente a 40% (controle individual da iluminação natural e vistas de qualidade), parcialmente a 40% (áreas de estar, descanso e copa para funcionários e áreas ou jardins para convivência), e não atendeu a 20% dos indicadores selecionados (disponibilidade de luz do dia).  Acredita-se que as principais barreiras para aplicar os indicadores de bem-estar estejam associadas à concepção arquitetônica e ao local de implantação dos estabelecimentos. A pesquisa mostrou a relevância de programas de necessidades para edificações hospitalares que extrapolem as exigências da RDC50/2002.
Impact of White Matter Hyperintensity Volume on Prognosis After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke Patients
Authors: Hancer Théo , Kyheng Maéva , Labreuche Julien , Gauberti Maxime , Touzé Emmanuel , Boulouis Grégoire , Lapergue Bertrand , Boulanger Marion ,   the ETIS Registry Investigators
Published: June 2024

Background

Uncertainties remain about the impact of white matter hyperintensity (WMH) on prognosis after mechanical thrombectomy.

Methods

In this retrospective study from a national prospective registry of patients with ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy, we assessed WMH volume using a quantitative semi‐automatized segmentation on baseline magnetic resonance imaging. We determined the association between WMH volume and the prognosis of patients with ischemic stroke presenting between 2019 and 2022.

Results

Among 902 patients (mean age 70.4 years, 50% women) with a baseline magnetic resonance imaging, the median WMH volume was 2.79 (0.75–9.14) mL. In multivariate analyses, increasing WMH volume was associated with a reduced probability of favorable outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 0–2) (adjusted odds ratio per 1 log+1 increase = 0.66, 95% confidence interval 0.54–0.82) and an increased risk of mortality at 90 days (adjusted odds ratio per 1 log+1 increase = 1.53, 95% confidence interval 1.23–1.90), with the greatest risk in patients with the highest WMH volume (>11 mL) compared to those with the lowest WMH volume (<2 mL) (adjusted odds ratio = 0.38, 95% confidence interval 0.21–0.67 and adjusted odds ratio = 3.04, 95% confidence interval 1.66–5.59, respectively). There was no association between WMH volume and recanalization success and risks of any post treatment intracranial hemorrhage, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, and parenchymal hemorrhage.

Conclusion

WMH volume is associated with increased risks of poor functional outcome and death at 90 days post mechanical thrombectomy but not with the probability of recanalization success and posttreatment intracranial hemorrhage. The use of semi‐automatized tool to assess WMH volume may help better identify patients who would benefit the most from mechanical thrombectomy and predict their prognosis.
Applications of interpretable deep learning in neuroimaging: A comprehensive review
Authors: Munroe Lindsay , da Silva Mariana , Heidari Faezeh , Grigorescu Irina , Dahan Simon , Robinson Emma C. , Deprez Maria , So Po-Wah
Published: June 2024

Clinical adoption of deep learning models has been hindered, in part, because the “black-box” nature of neural networks leads to concerns regarding their trustworthiness and reliability. These concerns are particularly relevant in the field of neuroimaging due to the complex brain phenotypes and inter-subject heterogeneity often encountered. The challenge can be addressed by interpretable deep learning (iDL) methods that enable the visualisation and interpretation of the inner workings of deep learning models. This study systematically reviewed the literature on neuroimaging applications of iDL methods and critically analysed how iDL explanation properties were evaluated. Seventy-five studies were included, and ten categories of iDL methods were identified. We also reviewed five properties of iDL explanations that were analysed in the included studies: biological validity, robustness, continuity, selectivity, and downstream task performance. We found that the most popular iDL approaches used in the literature may be sub-optimal for neuroimaging data, and we discussed possible future directions for the field.
“Life in the Divine Image and Likeness”
Authors: Torseth Robb
Published: June 2024

In Michael Allen’s 2017 article, “Toward Theological Anthropology: Tracing the Anthropological Principles of John Webster,” Allen draws attention to the peculiarity of the absence of a formal doctrine of the imago Dei in Webster’s anthropology, noting that 1) the doctrine is exegetically driven and ubiquitous in historical theology, and 2) it would seem to fit well with Webster’s greater theological project. This article will attempt to address both of these points in Webster’s thought, first by considering the question of why the doctrine of the image of God in humanity is largely underdeveloped in Webster’s theology, and second, by considering what Webster has said about the image of God throughout his writings. The article will then analyze Webster’s article “The Dignity of Creatures,” concluding by elaborating on concepts inherent in Webster’s anthropology to approach an answer to the question, “What would a Websterian doctrine of the image of God look like?”
Young and Hungry
Authors: Morris Katie
Published: June 2024

This article evaluates school meal policies in the UK and Ireland as a means to ensure the fulfilment of children’s right to food, as protected under international law. It adopts a comparative approach, assessing the varying strategies adopted across the two jurisdictions and their challenges. Whilst new developments, including the recent expansion of both hot meal provision in Ireland and universal free school meals in Wales and Scotland, are welcomed, the article argues that school meal policies across the UK and Ireland need to be radically rehauled if they are to make any headway in the realisation of children’s right to food.
Faire l’histoire de la mission
Authors: Prudhomme Claude
Published: June 2024

Prenant pour point de départ l’itinéraire qui l’a conduit à choisir l’histoire des missions pour champ de recherche au début des années 1970, l’auteur rappelle que l’étude des missions, longtemps objet périphérique, fortement lié à des objectifs ecclésiastiques, a conquis sa légitimité scientifique. Cette évolution doit beaucoup à l’établissement de liens étroits noués avec l’anthropologie à laquelle les historiens ont souvent emprunté ses démarches (dispositifs d’enquête), ses concepts (syncrétisme), ses modèles d’explication. Cette connivence n’implique pas pour autant de renoncer à la spécificité du récit historique attaché à mettre en évidence l’évolution du fait missionnaire dans la durée et la singularité des cas observés. Mais les chercheurs restent confrontés aux limites de leurs outils théoriques et à la difficulté de construire une histoire qui prend en compte le rapport à la théologie sans y être subordonnée (missiologie). Il s’interroge enfin sur l’usage extensif du terme « mission », dont le sens est aujourd’hui brouillé par sa sécularisation et son application à tout mouvement intellectuel ou religieux à caractère militant.
Shaping “Reach Out, Build Up, Send Back”
Authors: Sim Joshua Dao Wei
Published: June 2024

Why did Asian Christian international students return home with a missionary mindset during the Cold War? This study answers the question by investigating Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF) Australia and its student returnee mission. I show that OCF’s returnee mission was shaped by Australia’s Cold War foreign policy – the Colombo Plan Scheme. The paper argues that the time-limited conditions imposed by the Scheme established a migratory and educational training pattern which influenced OCF’s mission of evangelising overseas students and training its members to return home as Christian witnesses. In conclusion, I observe a student-led, faith-based Australia-Asia imaginary emerging from OCF’s mission.
Novel Developments and Progress in Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopy (2D-COS)
Authors: Park Yeonju , Noda Isao , Jung Young Mee
Published: June 2024

This first of the two-part series of the comprehensive survey review on the progress of the two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) field during the period 2021–2022, covers books, reviews, tutorials, novel concepts and theories, and patent applications that appeared in the last two years, as well as some inappropriate use or citations of 2D-COS. The overall trend clearly shows that 2D-COS is continually growing and evolving with notable new developments. The technique is well recognized as a powerful analytical tool that provides deep insights into systems in many science fields.
The Lawlessness of Loss: Poetry and Autoethnographic Writing as Therapy in Grief and Loss
Authors: Williams Melanie L.
Published: June 2024

This study seeks to locate and evaluate ‘poetry therapy’ as a form of therapeutic method for use by practitioners of humanistic psychotherapy especially when used in responding to the traumas associated with grief and loss. Following an initial survey of the literature, the study will explore some examples of the use of poetry therapy for grief, with an especial qualitative focus upon the insights to be gained from first-hand autoethnographic accounts. The study undertakes a literature review which also includes some consideration of peer-reviewed autoethnographic explorations authored by theorists and practitioners of psychotherapy in order to identify what additional insights, if any, may be gained from accessing these personal accounts of process. In particular, the humanist perspective upon grief should be tempered with pragmatism so as to avoid regarding poetry as a reductive sentimentalising of trauma: encountering loss may be seen as experiencing subjection to a ‘lawless’ world. The study confirms the use of poetry therapy and autoethnographic writing has significant utility and potential, whilst recognising the challenges for empirical confirmation, the need for practitioners to be sensitive to the nuances of the source materials and the subtlety of appropriate application for different client perspectives and groups.
Four-Hour-Delayed Gadolinium 3D REAL IR and SPACE FLAIR MRI Correlated to Meniere Disease Histology
Authors: Ark Eugene D. , Boya Mounika N. , Shah Amar , Ozgen Burce , Redleaf Miriam
Published: June 2024

Objectives: This study aims to showcase the complementary nature of utilizing both histopathology and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in understanding the otologic pathophysiology of Meniere disease. In addition, it seeks to raise awareness of the value of preserving and curating historical temporal bone collections which continue to inform our understanding of otologic diseases. Methods: The essential anatomical feature of Meniere disease—the distended membranous labyrinth—is explored through a comparison of early temporal bone studies with contemporary MRI techniques. The histopathologic photomicrographs are of inner ear specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease. The MRI sequences from living patients exhibiting classic Meniere disease symptoms during life are captured 4 hours post-administration of gadolinium. Results: Both histopathologic examination and MRI imaging reveal consistent distention of the saccule, utricle, and scala media in patients with Meniere disease. The study shows the histologic photomicrographs of actual Meniere patients compared to the MRIs and successfully demonstrates the correlation between postmortem histological findings and MRI evidence of distension in living patients. Conclusions: A corresponding distension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in both the histologic specimens and the Meniere MRIs. This correlation suggests the potential utility of utilizing MRI to aid in diagnosing atypical Meniere disease and distinguishing it from other disease processes, such as migraine equivalent vertigo. The integration of historical temporal bone studies with modern MRI techniques offers valuable insights into the pathophysiology of otologic diseases. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of preserving and curating historical temporal bone collections for continued research and medical education purposes. Previous studies of delayed MRIs did not use Meniere disease temporal bone histopathology images.
“It’s Going to Go Beyond These Walls”: Toward a More Expansive Vision of Civic Learning
Authors: Rubin Beth C.
Published: June 2024

Background:

Over the past several decades, understandings of civic knowledge and engagement have been enlarged in productive ways; the field has been transformed by contributions rooted in and showcasing critical, cultural, transnational, activist, and participatory approaches to the civic. Civic action research fits neatly amid these new articulations of the civic; multiple studies attest to its potential for creating civic learning experiences that build on young people’s strengths and provide space for critical analysis and informed action. In this social design project, civic action research investigations conducted by youth in communities impacted by structural inequality catalyzed densely interwoven, affectively infused networks of cross-district interaction and action: critical ecologies of civic learning.

Focus of Study:

This article retheorizes civic learning in light of findings from a research initiative rooted in the question: “How might civic inquiry be used to create school district practices that nurture and integrate the civic voice of youth?”

Research Design:

In this 18-month-long social design collaboration between a university-based research team and two public school districts in the northeastern United States, youth in five participating schools—two high schools and three middle schools—carried out civic inquiry projects under the guidance of experienced social studies teachers. In these projects, young people examined their communities, selected issues to investigate, designed and carried out research, analyzed data, communicated findings, and took action. Data collected by the adult researchers included observations of club sessions, focus groups with students, interviews with adult stakeholders, and observations of “civic voice events” involving both youth and adults. Interdisciplinary, iterative reading and thematic coding led to the development of the conceptual framework that is the focus of this article.

Conclusions or Recommendations:

This article illustrates and theorizes critical ecosystems of civic learning. In this project, civic learning was collectively produced rather than vertically transmitted—a joint activity of youth and adults. A historically and structurally situated phenomenon, civic learning was not separable from the resources, assets, and experiences that young people brought with them as civic actors. Civic learning was not bound by the container of the classroom—it moved and flowed across settings, accruing through the interactions of people inhabiting varied perspectives. Finally, civic learning was affective and relational, engaging emotion and fostering connection. Building upon and extending critical and participatory reframings, a critical ecosystems theorization of civic learning can help us to envision deeper, more expansive forms of civic education that support, activate, and empower young people from across a broad spectrum of communities, propelling us toward a more just and inclusive civic future.
Evaluation of Scatterer Parameters From Ultrasound Scattering Models Taking Into Account Scattering From Nuclei and Cells of Cell-Pellet Biophantoms and Ex Vivo Tumors
Authors: Muleki-Seya Pauline , O’Brien William D.
Published: June 2024

The Quantitative Ultrasound backscatter coefficient provides the capability to evaluate tissue microstructure parameters. Tissue-based scatterer parameters are extracted using ultrasound scattering models. It is challenging to correlate ultrasound scatterer parameters of tissue structures from optical-measured histology, possibly because of inappropriate scattering models or the presence of multiple scatterers. The objective of this study is to pursue the quantification of pertinent scatterer parameters with scattering models that consider ultrasound scattering from nuclei and cells. The concentric sphere model (CSM) and the structure factor model adapted for two types of scatterers (SFM2) are evaluated for cell-pellet biophantoms and ex vivo tumors of four cell lines: 4T1, JC, LMTK, and MAT. The structure factor model (SFM) was used for comparison. CSM and SFM2 provided scatterer parameters closer to histology (lower relative errors) for nucleus and cell radii and volume fractions than SFM but were not always accompanied by lower dispersion of the scatterer distribution (lower coefficient of variation). CSM and SFM2 quantified cell and nucleus radius and volume fraction parameters with lower relative error compared to SFM. For tumors, CSM provided better results than SFM2.
Preschool Teachers’ Perceived Efficacy Providing Mathematics Instruction to Young Children With and Without Disabilities: A Survey Study
Authors: Hardy Jessica K. , Terol Adriana Kaori
Published: June 2024

Early mathematics skills are predictive of later achievement, but there is evidence teachers generally provide little mathematics instruction in preschool classrooms. We conducted this survey study to better understand teachers’ reported beliefs about their own mathematics skills, expectations, and practices for children with and without disabilities, and the impact of these reported beliefs and practices on the perceived effectiveness of their instruction. We found teachers had less confidence in their own mathematics skills than their mathematics teaching abilities and had differing expectations for children with and without disabilities. Their beliefs about their own mathematics abilities predicted their perceived effectiveness for typically developing children only, but their beliefs about their teaching abilities predicted their perceived effectiveness for children with and without disabilities. Implications include the need to better prepare and support teachers to teach mathematics to all children and collect data from varied sources on teachers’ practices.
Performance assessment of commercial wind turbines for low wind speed regions
Authors: Tahir Zia ul Rehman , Kanwal Ammara , Jamil Muhammad Zeeshan , Amin Imran , Abdullah Muhammad , Saeed Usama Bin , Ali Tariq
Published: June 2024

Wind resource assessment of 12 sites in low-wind regions of Pakistan was conducted, focusing on wind data characteristics and wind speed distributions. A comparative performance evaluation of Power Law (PL) and Logarithmic Law (LogL) for interpolation (at 60 m) and extrapolation (at 80 m) of wind speed was performed. Performance analysis of over 500 commercial wind turbines was carried out in terms of Net Capacity Factor (NCF). The wind power density of all sites at 50 m, ranges from 33 to 244 W/m2, categorizing wind power class as either poor or marginal. The performance evaluation shows that PL and LogL perform better for interpolation and extrapolation respectively, at the same height. A turbine with cut-in and rated speed of 1.0 and 10 m/s respectively, achieves maximum NCF across all sites due to lowest cut-in speed. The NCF of the turbine for marginal wind power class sites ranged from 53% to 58%.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair With Remplissage in Anterior Shoulder Instability Results in Fewer Redislocations Than Bankart Repair Alone at Medium-term Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Woodmass Jarret M. , McRae Sheila , Lapner Peter , Kamikovski Ivan , Jong Benjamin , Old Jason , Marsh Jonathan , Dubberley Jamie , Stranges Greg , Sasyniuk Treny M. , MacDonald Peter B.
Published: June 2024

Background:

A multicenter, double-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing isolated Bankart repair (NO REMP) to Bankart repair with remplissage (REMP) reported benefits of remplissage in reducing recurrent instability at 2 years postoperative. The ongoing benefits beyond this time point are yet to be explored.

Purpose:

To (1) compare medium-term (3 to 9 years) outcomes of these previously randomized patients undergoing isolated Bankart repair (NO REMP) or Bankart repair with remplissage (REMP) to manage recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability; (2) examine the failure rate, overall recurrent instability, and reoperation rate.

Study Design:

Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1.

Methods:

Recruitment and randomization for the original randomized trial occurred between 2011 and 2017. Patients ≥14 years diagnosed with recurrent traumatic anterior shoulder instability with an engaging Hill-Sachs defect of any size were included. Those with a glenoid defect >15% were excluded. In 2020, participants were contacted by telephone and asked standardized questions regarding ensuing instances of subluxation, dislocation, or reoperation on their study shoulder. “Failure” was defined as a redislocation, and “overall recurrent instability” was described as a redislocation or ≥2 subluxations. Descriptive statistics, relative risk, and Kaplan-Meier survival curve analyses were performed.

Results:

A total of 108 participants were randomized, of whom 50 in the NO REMP group and 52 in the REMP group were included in the analyses in the original study. The mean number of months from surgery to the final follow-up was 49.3 and 53.8 months for the NO REMP and REMP groups, respectively. Failure rates were 22% (11/50) in the NO REMP group versus 8% (4/52) in the REMP group. Rates of overall recurrent instability were 30% (15/50) in the NO REMP group versus 10% (5/52) in the REMP group. Survival curves were significantly different, favoring REMP in both scenarios.

Conclusion:

For the treatment of traumatic recurrent anterior shoulder instability with a Hill-Sachs lesion and subcritical glenoid bone loss (<15%), a significantly lower rate of overall postoperative recurrent instability was observed with arthroscopic Bankart repair and remplissage than with isolated Bankart repair at a medium-term follow-up (mean of 4 years). Patients who did not receive a remplissage experienced a failure (redislocated) earlier and had a higher rate of revision/reoperation than those who received a concomitant remplissage.

Registration:

NCT01324531 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
Investigation of scarf-patch-repaired radar-absorbing composite using circuit-analog absorbers subjected to low-velocity impact loads
Authors: Noh Ji-Sub , Noh Yeong-Deok , Ha Ji-Hwan , Nam Young-Woo , Kwak Byeong-Su
Published: June 2024

This study quantitatively evaluated the changes in the electromagnetic-wave-absorption performance of a circuit-analog (CA) absorber based on the applied impact energy. An electromagnetic simulation was employed to design a CA absorber with superior absorption efficacy within the X-band (8.2–12.4 GHz) spectrum. Based on this design, a CA absorber was fabricated using glass-fiber-reinforced plastic and a periodic pattern sheet (PPS). The damage to the CA absorbers was simulated through low-velocity impact tests at various energies, and their electromagnetic-wave-absorption degradation was quantified via return loss measurements. A scarf-patch repair method for the CA absorber was developed and applied to repair damaged absorber with the aim of reinstating their absorption performance, which was deteriorated by damage. Absorption performance evaluations of the repaired absorber confirmed that the proposed repair method can substantially restore the absorption performance. Additionally, simulations of the proposed repair method were used to enhance the understanding of the effects of the pattern mismatch and use of external ply within the PPS at the boundary line, which influence the effectiveness of the repair process.
Considering the Impact of High School Sexual Education on Past Sexual Victimization and Rape Myth Acceptance in a College Sample
Authors: Caulfield Nicole M. , Fergerson Ava K. , Buerke Morgan , Capron Daniel W.
Published: June 2024

Sexual victimization is a serious public health crisis affecting college students, with high rates reported among both women and men. Sexual consent education is crucial as it defines sexual assault and is linked to reduced risk of victimization. Rape myths and stereotyped beliefs shifting blame to survivors are established risk factors for sexual violence. Comprehensive sexual education can mitigate these attitudes, fostering a supportive environment for survivors. However, most high school students in the United States receive abstinence-based or abstinence-plus education, which uses unstandardized protocols and often lacks information about sexual consent. The following study explores the influence of high school sexual education on past sexual victimization and rape myth acceptance in college students. Six hundred sixty-four undergraduate students participated in an online survey through a university participant pool. Results show that those who received comprehensive sexual education were more likely to understand sexual consent and were less likely to endorse past sexual victimization. In contrast, students without comprehensive sexual education reported lower satisfaction with their sexual education and greater acceptance of rape myths. Despite limitations in the study’s sample and reliance on self-reporting, this research highlights the importance of implementing comprehensive sexual education, including consent education, in high schools. Policymakers and educators must recognize the influence of comprehensive sexual education in promoting healthy relationships and combating sexual assault. As a significant public health concern, incorporating standardized sexual consent education into high school curricula can equip students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships. Future research should explore diverse populations and the mediating role of related factors that may further influence these relationships. These efforts will contribute to fostering a safer environment within educational institutions and combating sexual assault.