bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Association of Psychological Factors With Willingness to Share Health-Related Data From Technological Devices: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
Authors: Eversdijk Marijn , Douma Emma Rixt , Habibovic Mirela , Kop Willem Johan
Published: December 2024

Background

Health-related data from technological devices are increasingly obtained through smartphone apps and wearable devices. These data could enable physicians and other care providers to monitor patients outside the clinic or assist individuals in improving lifestyle factors. However, the use of health technology data might be hampered by the reluctance of patients to share personal health technology data because of the privacy sensitivity of this information.

Objective

This study investigates to what extent psychological factors play a role in people’s willingness to share personal health technology data.

Methods

Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained by quota sampling based on age and sex in a community-based sample (N=1013; mean age 48.6, SD 16.6 years; 522/1013, 51.5% women). Willingness to share personal health technology data and related privacy concerns were assessed using an 8-item questionnaire with good psychometric properties (Cronbach’s α=0.82). Psychological variables were assessed using validated questionnaires for optimism (Life Orientation Test—Revised), psychological flexibility (Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire), negative affectivity (Type D Scale-14—Negative Affectivity), social inhibition (Type D Scale-14—Social Inhibition), generalized anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), and depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9). Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analyses, and network analysis was used to visualize the associations between the item scores.

Results

Higher levels of optimism (β=.093; P=.004) and psychological flexibility (β=.127; P<.001) and lower levels of social inhibition (β=−.096; P=.002) were significantly associated with higher levels of willingness to share health technology data when adjusting for age, sex, and education level in separate regression models. Other associations with psychological variables were not statistically significant. Network analysis revealed that psychological flexibility clustered more with items that focused on the benefits of sharing data, while optimism was negatively associated with privacy concerns.

Conclusions

The current results suggest that people with higher levels of optimism and psychological flexibility and those with lower social inhibition levels are more likely to share health technology data. The magnitude of the effect sizes was low, and future studies with additional psychological measures are needed to establish which factors identify people who are reluctant to share their data such that optimal use of devices in health care can be facilitated.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Modifying Nitrous Oxide Delivery at Stanford: Observational, Pilot Intervention Study
Authors: Kraybill Eric P , Chen David , Khan Saadat , Kalra Praveen
Published: December 2024

Background

Inhalational anesthetic agents are a major source of potent greenhouse gases in the medical sector, and reducing their emissions is a readily addressable goal. Nitrous oxide (N2O) has a long environmental half-life relative to carbon dioxide combined with a low clinical potency, leading to relatively large amounts of N2O being stored in cryogenic tanks and H cylinders for use, increasing the chance of pollution through leaks. Building on previous findings, Stanford Health Care’s (SHC’s) N2O emissions were analyzed at 2 campuses and targeted for waste reduction as a precursor to system-wide reductions.

Objective

We aimed to determine the extent of N2O pollution at SHC and subsequently whether using E-cylinders for N2O storage and delivery at the point of care in SHC’s ambulatory surgery centers could reduce system-wide emissions.

Methods

In phase 1, total SHC (Palo Alto, California) N2O purchase data for calendar year 2022 were collected and compared (volume and cost) to total Palo Alto clinical delivery data using Epic electronic health records. In phase 2, a pilot study was conducted in the 8 operating rooms of SHC campus A (Redwood City). The central N2O pipelines were disconnected, and E-cylinders were used in each operating room. E-cylinders were weighed before and after use on a weekly basis for comparison to Epic N2O delivery data over a 5-week period. In phase 3, after successful implementation, the same methodology was applied to campus B, one of 3 facilities in Palo Alto.

Results

In phase 1, total N2O purchased in 2022 was 8,217,449 L (33,201.8 lbs) at a total cost of US $63,298. Of this, only 780,882.2 L (9.5%) of N2O was delivered to patients, with 7,436,566.8 L (90.5%) or US $57,285 worth lost or wasted. In phase 2, the total mass of N2O use from E-cylinders was 7.4 lbs (1 lb N2O=247.5 L) or 1831.5 L at campus A. Epic data showed that the total N2O volume delivered was 1839.3 L (7.4 lbs). In phase 3, the total mass of N2O use from E-cylinders was 10.4 lbs or 2574 L at campus B (confirming reliability within error propagation margins). Epic data showed that the total N2O volume delivered was 2840.3 L (11.5 lbs). Over phases 2 and 3, total use for campuses A and B was less than the volume of 3 E-cylinders (1 E-cylinder=1590 L).

Conclusions

Converting N2O delivery from centralized storage to point-of-care E-cylinders dramatically reduced waste and expense with no detriment to patient care. Our results provide strong evidence for analyzing N2O storage in health care systems that rely on centralized storage, and consideration of E-cylinder implementation to reduce emissions. The reduction in N2O waste will help meet SHC’s goal of reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% before 2030.
High-Frequency Cognitive Control Training for Depression: Case Report (Preprint)
Authors: Vander Zwalmen Yannick , Hoorelbeke Kristof , Demeester David , Koster Ernst H W
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Cognitive control training (CCT) has gained attention in recent years as a preventative intervention in the context of major depressive disorder. To date, uncertainty exists around the working mechanisms of CCT and how its effects unfold overtime.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine cognitive and affective transfer effects following an unusually high number of training sessions.

METHODS

This case report presents data of a participant completing a large amount of training sessions (n=55) over the course of 1 year in 2 training phases: 10 initial sessions, followed by 45 additional sessions. Reliable change indices were calculated for several self-report questionnaires, measuring cognitive and affective functioning.

RESULTS

Cognitive task performance suggests improved cognitive functioning after training (accuracy scores increased from 43/181, 24% at baseline to 110/181, 61% shortly after training), which was maintained at follow-up (accuracy scores around 50%). Reliable change indices suggest a decrease in depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-II score decreased from 23 at baseline to 3 following initial training). Similarly, burnout symptoms following CCT showed a similar decrease. Maladaptive emotion regulation strategies displayed high variability, decreasing after periods of training but increasing when no training was performed. However, no changes in repetitive negative thinking were observed. Thematic analysis from an in-depth interview focusing on CCT adherence and user experience pointed to the importance of independency and accessibility of CCT in perceived agency, as well as the need for clear feedback mechanisms following training.

CONCLUSIONS

Training task performance indicates further increases in performance beyond typical amounts of training sessions (10-20 sessions), hinting that more sessions could be beneficial for continued improvement in cognitive functioning. In line with previous research, CCT decreased depressive symptomatology. However, its effects on emotion regulation remain unclear. Further mechanistic studies into the temporal unfolding of CCT effects are necessary to investigate potential working mechanisms.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05166798; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05166798
ThinkTactic VR: A Co-Developed Cognitive Remediation Program in Virtual Reality for Individuals with Psychotic Disorders (Preprint)
Authors: Yee Jasmin , Matheson Hannah , Bogie Bryce J. M. , Du Perron Émilie , Thérond Alexandra , Charest Maëlle , van Driel Catheleine , Goyette Marika , Lei Ya Ting , Noël Chelsea , Ariaratnam Kagusthan , Collins Greg , Gorman Chris , Cretu Ana-Maria , Tremblay Simon , Rivard Marie-Christine , Cullwick Catherine , Morris Crystal , Attwood David , Baines Alexandra , Stewart Angela , Bouchard Stéphane , Bowie Christopher R. , Guimond Synthia
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Cognitive remediation improves cognition and psychosocial functioning in individuals with psychotic disorders. The use of virtual reality to deliver cognitive remediation in immersive environments that mimic real cognitively challenging situations has the potential to increase engagement to treatment and further enhance its impact on functioning.

OBJECTIVE

In this project, we co-developed a cognitive remediation program in virtual reality with individuals with a psychotic disorder (n = 9) and healthcare professionals (n = 7) to identify and address their needs.

METHODS

Individuals with lived experience met nine times and the healthcare professionals met three times. Participants discussed personal and professional opinions on the challenges associated with cognitive difficulties in individuals with psychotic disorders. They also provided feedback on the program development.

RESULTS

We discerned four themes from the content expert working group: the need for a program to address cognitive impairments, the key program design elements to support cognitive rehabilitation, the importance of leveraging technology as an intervention tool, and the need to improve community functioning. Three themes were identified for the health care professionals: the need for a clinically significant program that addresses the research-to-practice gap, the need to improve patient engagement in services, and the need for a program that addresses the limited resources in healthcare. The needs of our end-user experts were placed at the center of the program development process. When possible, we also integrated their suggestions, like the incorporation of a virtual coach within the immersive environment.

CONCLUSIONS

Individuals with lived experience and healthcare professionals have distinct needs, which have informed the co-design of a novel cognitive remediation program in virtual reality, ThinkTactic VR. To our knowledge, ThinkTactic VR is one of the first co-designed and co-developed cognitive remediation program in virtual reality using an iterative, user-centered approach with individuals with a psychotic disorder and health care professionals.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Android untuk Siswa Tunagrahita Sekolah Luar Biasa
Authors: Arifudin Nanang , Thaha Taufik Kemal , Hardiyanti Margareta , Suakanto Sinung
Published: November 2024

Semua warga negara Indonesia berhak memperoleh pendidikan yang setara, termasuk anak-anak dengan kebutuhan khusus. Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) di Indonesia memberikan layanan pendidikan bagi siswa berkebutuhan khusus, salah satunya tunagrahita, yang memiliki tingkat IQ bervariasi dan memengaruhi kemampuan belajar, terutama dalam membaca. Metode pembelajaran membaca konvensional masih sering digunakan di SLB, membutuhkan kesabaran tinggi dan bergantung pada kemampuan guru. Untuk mengatasi kendala ini, dikembangkan aplikasi media pembelajaran membaca berbasis Android sebagai alternatif. Aplikasi ini memuat materi membaca, latihan soal, audio, gambar, manajemen siswa, dan catatan riwayat belajar. Proses pengembangan meliputi analisis kebutuhan pengguna, perancangan, implementasi, dan pengujian. Bahasa pemrograman Kotlin digunakan untuk pengembangan aplikasi, sementara Firebase digunakan sebagai basis data. Pengujian menunjukkan aplikasi ini telah memenuhi standar kualitas melalui beta testing, responsive testing, instrumentation testing, dan user acceptance testing. Aplikasi ini diharapkan menjadi alat bantu efektif bagi guru dalam meningkatkan keterampilan membaca siswa tunagrahita.
Studi Komparasi Teknik Pengujian End-to-End pada E-payment: Studi Kasus Travelink (Sistem Web E-ticketing)
Authors: Afidah Azza Ulil , Putri Divi Galih Prasetyo
Published: November 2024

Teknologi finansial menjadi agenda penting dalam industri jasa layanan keuangan dan perekonomian di masa depan. Salah satu inovasi teknologi di bidang perbankan, keuangan dan perdagangan adalah electronic payment atau biasa disebut epayment. Sistem e-payment sangat berpengaruh dalam proses transaksi pembelian tiket pada web, sehingga perlu untuk memastikan keberhasilan transaksi dalam suatu perangkat lunak melalui pengujian end-to-end. Berkaitan dengan masa pengembangan sistem, perusahaan pengembang perangkat lunak saat ini menginginkan proses pengujian yang cepat dan efektif, oleh karena itu metode eksekusi pengujian yang tepat diperlukan untuk pengujian end-to-end pada sistem. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus sistem e-payment Travelink. Keunikan dari sistem ini adalah adanya metode pembayaran yang memerlukan metode pengujian khusus. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan perbandingan antara ketiga metode pengujian, di antaranya pengujian secara manual, otomatis, dan hybrid (gabungan manual dan otomatis). Komparasi ketiga metode pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan matriks pengujian requirement coverage dan waktu eksekusi pengujian. Hasil perbandingan dengan kedua matriks pengujian menunjukkan bahwa metode pengujian otomatis mencakup 100% requirement dan yang paling cepat digunakan untuk pengujian end-to-end epayment Credit Card dan Virtual Account. Metode pengujian hybrid memberikan cakupan pengujian 100% dan paling cepat digunakan pada pengujian end-to-end e-payment QRIS. Hal ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi untuk menentukan metode pengujian yang akan digunakan pada sistem e-payment.
Analisis Perbandingan Kinerja Container Network Interface Flannel dan Cilium sebagai Interface Utama pada Multus CNI dalam Jaringan Klaster Kubernetes
Authors: Prakoso Bayu Agung , Oktiawati Unan Yusmaniar
Published: November 2024

Container menjadi alternatif virtualisasi infrastruktur layanan internet berkat efisiensi penggunaan sumber daya. Infrastruktur IT dapat terdiri dari beragam container, dengan Kubernetes berperan sebagai Container Orchestration. Container Network Interface (CNI) dipergunakan dalam skenario layanan pada Kubernetes untuk mengatur jaringan sehingga memudahkan terhubungnya layanan. Namun, masalah seperti kemampuan jaringan terbatas, kurangnya fleksibilitas, dan terbatasnya skalabilitas serta keamanan menjadi isu dalam penggunaan CNI plugin. Solusi atas persoalan tersebut adalah Multus CNI yang memungkinkan beragam antarmuka jaringan pada satu pod. Studi ini melakukan evaluasi kinerja antara Flannel dan Cilium sebagai plugin CNI dalam lingkungan Kubernetes Cluster dengan melibatkan Multus CNI. Metrik yang dianalisis mencakup latency, packet loss, throughput, dan CPU usage. Hasil penelitian akan menghasilkan pemahaman lebih baik mengenai kompromi yang harus dilakukan saat memilih antara Flannel dan Cilium sebagai plugin CNI dalam lingkungan Kubernetes Cluster.
Affective Commitment of Academic Staff in Higher Educational Institutions
Authors: Mwebaza Micheal , Francis Kizza Ssali , Kafuuma Samuel S , Mwesigye Raymond
Published: November 2024

The study established the level of Affective Commitment (AC) of academic staff of universities in Uganda. Academic staff from two universities, Uganda Christian University (UCU) and Kyambogo University (KyU), participated in the study. It was guided by three specific objectives: to establish the status of Academic Commitment (AC), to establish the perception of academic staff on their affective commitment, and to suggest ways of improving affective commitment among academic staff. The study utilised a model by Meyer and Allen to extensively discuss affective commitment. It was a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population involved lecturers from the two universities. These were sampled using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. This data was analysed at the univariate level using descriptive statistics means and standard deviations. Lecturers in the two universities indicated their moderately high degree of affective organisational commitment to their universities in their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This study provides at least some evidence of how the affective commitment of academic staff can be devised to ensure organisation effectiveness. The university’s continued efforts should be geared towards improving work conditions, encouraging creativity and participation, ensuring satisfaction, and acting in ways that increase the affective commitment of academic staff to their institutions.
Европейские проблемы ЭМС: итоги симпозиума EMC Europe 2024
Authors: Тихвинский В.О. , Девяткин Е.Е.
Published: November 2024

С 2 по 5 сентября 2024 года в Центре конгрессов и собраний ВМСС в г. Брюгге (Бельгия) состоялся ежегодный международный региональный симпозиум по электромагнитной совместимости EMC Europe 2024. Отмечено участие в значимом научном событии ученых из стран ЕАЭС.
Помехоустойчивость биортогональной М-мерной сигнальной конструкции в гауссовом канале
Authors: Медведев М.М. , Шаврин С.С.
Published: November 2024

Рассмотрен выбор вида модуляции для радиосистем, предназначенных для работы в отсутствии жестких ограничений к занимаемому диапазону частот. Для таких систем предлагается использование многопозиционной частотной манипуляции (M-FSK), имеющей высокую энергетическую эффективность и низкое значение пик-фактора излучаемого сигнала. Представлен анализ принципиальных особенностей манипуляции M-FSK, имеющей высокую энергетическую эффективность. Приведены результаты моделирования помехоустойчивости канала передачи для различных значений индекса и кратности модуляции, а также соответствующие спектральные характеристики. Разработаны рекомендации по реализации систем с M-FSK.
Сложные времена требуют смелых решений!
Authors: Шпир М.Ф.
Published: November 2024

По состоянию на начало лета 2022 года в Херсонской
области полностью отсутствовала цифровая инфра-
структура. Сегодня жители этого субъекта Российской
Федерации могут пользоваться всеми современными
государственными услугами, связью и телевещанием.
О большой работе, проделанной за короткий срок
командой цифрового ведомства в интересах жите-
лей нового региона Российской Федерации, рассказал
в беседе с корреспондентом нашего издания замести-
тель министра цифрового развития и массовых комму-
никаций Херсонской области Михаил Федорович Шпир.
The influence of social comparison tendency on SNS addiction tendency: the mediating effect of internalized shame moderated by self-compassion
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kang Min-ji , Jo Han-Ik
Published: November 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine the mediation effect of internalized shame relationship between social comparison tendency and SNS addiction tendency, and the moderated mediation effect of self-compassion in this path.
Methods To test the significance of the moderated mediation effect, we collected data from 249 participants aged 22 to 58 years old using an online survey to measure social comparison tendency, internalized shame, self-compassion, and SNS addiction tendency.
Results First, a significant correlation was found in all major variables. Second, the mediating effect of internalized shame was significant in the relationship between social comparison tendency and SNS addiction tendency. Third, self-compassion moderated the relationship between internalized shame and SNS addiction tendency. Fourth, it was found that the mediating effect of internalized shame on the relationship between social comparison tendency and SNS addiction tendency was moderated by self-compassion.
Conclusions High self-compassion people are less likely to experience SNS addiction tendency through internalized shame, even if they experience social comparison tendency. This study is meaningful in that presents implications that are helpful for understanding and intervention of clients with a high level of social comparison tendency in psychotherapy.
The Moderating Effect of Fear of Compassion, Self-Compassion in the Relationship between Adult Attachment and Relationship Addiction Tendency
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Oh JinJu , Chang SeokJin
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study attempted to verify the moderating effect by confirming whether mercy anxiety(fear of compassion) and self-compassion as psychological mechanisms in the relationship between insecure adult attachment and relationship addiction can be alleviated by acting as a moderating effect.
Methods To this end, this study conducted an online survey of 355 unmarried men and women in their 20s and 40s nationwide. This study uses 4 tools, such as ECR-R (Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised), the Korean version of the Fear of Compassion Scales, Korean version of Self-Compassion Scale, and the RAQ-30 (Relationship Addiction Questionnaire-30) to analyze these research questions. The research methodology is based on statistical analysis using the Stata 16 statistical program, which includes multiple regression analysis and the results are as follows.
Results First, this study confirmed that there are significant correlations among insecure adult attachment (attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance), fear of compassion, self-compassion, and relationship addiction. Second, this study identifies whether the influence of insecure adult attachment on relationship addiction depends on fear of compassion, verifying that its moderating effect is statistically significant. It can be interpreted that the lower the level of fear of compassion, the less the influence of insecure adult attachment on relationship addiction can be alleviated. Third, this study verifies the moderating effect of self-compassion in the relationship between insecure adult attachment and relationship addiction and showed that self-sufficiency was not significant as a moderating variable.
Conclusions When examining the influence of each factor on relationship addiction symptoms in this study, it should be taken into account that there may be differences between attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance dimensions within the unstable attachment type. Therefore, considering that clients may experience different difficulties in relationships that depend on each type of unstable adult attachment, counselors can establish counseling goals and counseling strategies. In addition, by examining the moderating effect of the relationship between insecure adult attachment and relationship addiction through fear of compassion and self-compassion, this study is significant in that it reveals psychological mechanisms that serve as buffer materials to alleviate relational addiction, and based on this, provides basic data for more practical application and utilization during consultation.
A Study on Sports Ethics of Golf players
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Shin Jae Won , Kwon Se Jeong
Published: November 2024

Objectives The purpose of this study is to assess the level of sports ethics awareness among golf players and to explore the causes of unethical behavior during competitions, with the ultimate goal of proposing measures to enhance ethical standards among golfers.
Methods A total of 210 athletes affiliated with middle and high school leagues, as well as KPGA and KLPGA, participated in this study. T-tests and ANOVA were used to analyze differences in ethical awareness according to personal background variables, while frequency analysis was conducted to identify the types of unethical behavior and the demand for ethical education.
Results The results indicate that there were no significant differences in ethical awareness by gender, but higher levels of ethical awareness were observed among older athletes with more experience and more frequent participation in competitions. Instances of personal unethical behavior during competitions were recorded at 148 cases, while observed unethical behavior by others reached 733 cases. The primary cause of unethical behavior was identified as pressure to achieve high scores. Furthermore, 80.3% of participants expressed the need for ethical education, with match-fixing being the most critical issue to be addressed (41.8%)
Conclusions This study concludes that there is a need for systematic and practical ethical education programs that can be implemented early in an athlete's career, particularly within institutions like KPGA and KLPGA.
A Study on Changes in Language Ability and Speech Sound Production Through Early Intervention in a Child with Submucous Cleft Palate and Hearing Impairment
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Joohong , Lee Sanghee , Lee Heebok
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study examined the changes in language ability and speech sound production by providing early auditory training, language intervention, and articulation training to a preschool child diagnosed with hearing impairment and with a history of cleft palate surgery.
Methods Using the Sequenced Language Scale for Infants (SELSI), the Preschool Receptive-Expressive Language Scale (PRES), the Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Test (REVT), and the Urimal Test of Articulation and Phonation (U-TAP), pre-tests were conducted on a child with hearing impairment and cleft palate. The child then received interventions, and the progress was assessed through mid-intervention and post-intervention tests, with the results being compared and analyzed.
Results As the intervention progressed, the child with hearing impairment and cleft palate showed an increase of 21 months in receptive language and 35 months in expressive language. The receptive and expressive vocabulary also significantly improved to 4 years 4 months and 6 years 4 months, respectively. Consonant accuracy increased from 27.9% before intervention to 81.39% after intervention, indicating a substantial improvement in articulation skills.
Conclusions The study confirmed significant improvements in language and articulation abilities during the intervention period, highlighting the effectiveness of early intervention for children with hearing impairment and cleft palate. These findings suggest that early intervention should be implemented in clinical practice for children with similar disabilities in the future.
Assessment Methods for Disciplinary Writing from the Perspective of Writing Education: Analysis of Performance Assessment Tasks and Rubrics
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Seulki
Published: November 2024

Objectives The aim of this study is to examine the patterns of disciplinary writing assessments and rubrics through an analysis of performance assessment tasks and rubrics, and to propose ways to improve them from the perspective of writing education.
Methods To explore the patterns of subject-specific writing assessments, performance assessment tasks and rubrics from 28 high schools for the first semester of the 2024 academic year across three grade levels were sampled. After sampling, 581 performance assessment tasks and rubrics from the social studies domain, 397 from the science domain, and 256 from the Korean language domain were analyzed.
Results Based on the analysis, reports, book reviews, and news articles were identified as the most frequently used forms of writing. Therefore, the characteristics of assessment methods for school-based writing were examined with a focus on these types. First, even within the same genre of writing, there were significant differences in how rubrics were implemented across different subjects, and these differences had a direct impact on the completed student writings. Second, there were cases where the distinctions between terms used in the performance assessment tasks were unclear and the rubrics failed to differentiate them effectively. Third, the setting of rubric stages and evaluation criteria often appeared to be somewhat arbitrary.
Conclusions When planning performance assessments that incorporate writing across subjects, considerations should be given to aspects such as the purpose of the tasks, the development of example texts, the design of evaluation rubrics, and teacher training.
A Study on the Development and Validation of Generative AI Literacy Measurement Tool for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Injoo , Yi Soyul , Kim Kwihoon
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study attempted to develop and validate a self-report measurement tool to measure Generative AI literacy of elementary and secondary teachers.
Methods To this end, the components of Generative AI literacy were devised based on previous studies, the draft items were developed, and the preliminary test items were selected through expert review. A preliminary test was conducted on 107 elementary and secondary teachers enrolled in the artificial intelligence convergence education major of the K Graduate School of Education, and an exploratory factor analysis was conducted based on the results to confirm the main test question as 31 questions, and the final tool was confirmed by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis on 137 people.
Results The Generative AI literacy measurement tool in this study developed in this study consists of 3 factors(Understanding Generative AI, Educational utilization of Generative AI, and Value of Generative AI) and two sub-factors within each factor, totaling six sub-factors and 31 questions. The final reliability Cronbach's α value of the instrument was above .9, indicating high reliability, and the correlation analysis among the sub-factors showed that all the Pearson correlation coefficients between the factors were significant at .7 or higher at the .001 level of significance. In addition, confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model fit indices, CFI and TLI, were both above .9.
Conclusions The measurement tool developed through this study can be used to confirm the level of Generative AI literacy of elementary and secondary teachers, and based on this, it can serve as basic data to provide education for elementary and secondary teachers to cultivate Generative AI literacy capabilities.
An Analysis of the Socio-Economic Effects of Seoul Learn Project: Focusing on the Change in the type of Participation in Private Education
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Hwang Jiwon
Published: November 2024

Objectives In this study, in order to analyze the socio-economic effects of the Seoul Learn project as a local government-based education platform project, the change in private education participation and private education expenses was analyzed, focusing on the change in the type of private education participation.
Methods The results of the survey (331 people) of guardians of Seoul Learn users conducted by the Seoul Institute in 2023 were used. Frequency analysis, cross-analysis, and variance analysis were conducted using the SPSS Windows 28.0 program.
Results In terms of bridging the educational gap, after encountering Seoul Learn after being burdened with private education expenses, there were many cases where private education was not conducted because they thought that the use of the Seoul Learn service alone was sufficient. Regarding the effect of reducing private education expenses, there was an average monthly decrease of 340,000 won, but the decrease was large in the youth group outside the school with more than 4 million won. The group that reduced private education expenses had high satisfaction with Seoul Learn.
Conclusions Through the Seoul Learn, it was confirmed through data that the project objectives of narrowing the educational gap and reducing private education expenses are being achieved to some extent. In that the satisfaction of the Seoul Learn affects the reduction of private education expenses, it suggested the direction of future improvement of the project, and suggested that a customized response according to various types of private education participation is necessary.
A Systematic Literature Review on the Effective Counseling Factors for North Korean Refugee Youth
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Choi Kum Joo
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study was conducted through a systematic literature review to identify effective counselor factors and intervention methods in counseling approaches for North Korean refugee youth.
Methods Academic journals and theses related to the counseling of North Korean refugee youth, published between January 2000 and March 2024, were collected. The academic search databases used for the thesis search included the Academic Research Information Service (RISS), the Korea Academic Information Service (KISS), and the Academic Database Service (DBpia). The search terms for selecting research literature were “North Korean refugee youth”, “North Korean defectors”, “setermin adolescents”, and “North Korean refugee students”, combined with the words “counseling” and “psychology”. A total of 25 documents were selected for analysis after applying selection and exclusion criteria.
Results Effective counselor factors were categorized into roles, attitudes, and abilities. The roles identified were adviser, advocate, intermediary, and social supporter. Counselor attitudes included the exclusion of preconceptions, stereotypes, and biases, as well as efforts to improve the social environment and perceptions based on truth and trust. Multicultural counseling competency was the most important ability factor. Regarding counseling intervention methods, group counseling was found to be more effective than individual counseling, and a mediated treatment approach was identified as more effective than verbal counseling.
Conclusions Counseling for North Korean refugee youth aims not only for psychological and emotional stability but for improving socio-cultural adaptability. Active interest and social participation for North Korean defectors, supported by the multicultural competencies of counselors, are necessary to achieve these dual goals.
Development of Shyness in Upper Elementary School Students: A Three-Year Longitudinal Study on the Relationships with Self-Disclosure, Self-Criticism, Internalizing Problems, and Sex Differences
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Do Hee
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study aimed to examine the characteristics of shyness observed during the upper elementary school grades and identify the factors contributing to the persistence of shyness. Additionally, the study investigated whether self-disclosure and self-criticism mediate the relationship between shyness and internalization problems.
Methods The study participants comprised 2,327 children who completed three self-reported surveys, from the fourth to the sixth grade. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics and the PROCESS Macro. A repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to examine developmental characteristics according to age and gender, while a multiple regression model was applied to identify factors influencing shyness. Additionally, a multiple mediation model was employed to assess the significance of the mediating effects.
Results First, shyness was found to be more prevalent among female than male students, with a significant increase in sixth grade. However, the interaction effect between sex and age was not significant. Additionally, the proportion of children whose shyness fell within the clinical range (+2 SD) was approximately twice as high from the fifth to the sixth grades compared to the fourth to the fifth grades. Second, self-disclosure was identified as the main predictor of shyness. Self-disclosure in the fourth grade affected shyness and self-disclosure in the upper grades. Third, the individual and sequential mediation pathways of self-disclosure and self-criticism in the relationship between shyness and internalization problems were significant.
Conclusions These findings suggest that while shyness tends to increase as children enter adolescence, the risk of it persisting long-term is greater if it exceeds the normal range. Additionally, interventions to improve shyness should focus on self-disclosure. When internalization problems are present, self-disclosure and self-criticism should be considered simultaneously.
Research trends related to play-centered curriculum for young children
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Hyun-Joo
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study aimed to identify research trends related to the play-centered curriculum for young children announced since 2018;when the 2019 Revised Nuri Curriculum was announced.
Methods The data for analysis were extracted by searching academic journals and dissertations in the field of early childhood education published in Korea from 2018 to June 2024 in the RISS;focusing on the keyword ‘play-centered.’ The types and contents of the research were identified;and the frequency and percentage were analyzed according to the analysis criteria;namely;publication type;publication year;research subject;research method;research variable;research topic;and each subcategory.
Results First;the number of research materials analyzed in the study was 249;including 124 academic journals and 125 dissertations. Second;the results of the analysis by publication year showed that 69 studies were published the most in 2022. Third;the number of studies targeting teachers was significantly higher in the overall comparison. Fourth;the results of the analysis by research method showed that qualitative studies were the most numerous;with 143 studies. Fifth;the results of the analysis of research variables showed that the variable ‘curriculum practice’ was the most common variable among the studies targeting teachers. Sixth;the results of the analysis of research topics showed that the topic ‘curriculum implementation’ was the most common among the studies targeting teachers.
Conclusions This study presented research trends necessary for follow-up research on play-centered curriculum and setting new directions for curriculum implementation in academia and educational fields.
Analysis of Domestic Research Trends on the Parenting Involvement of Fathers with Young children
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Park Hye-Kyoung , Kang Jinju
Published: November 2024

Objectives This study aims to examine research trends related to father involvement in parenting, as published in domestic academic journals.
Methods Articles were collected from RISS, KCI, DBpia, and KISS using keywords such as ‘father involvement in parenting,’ ‘infant,’ and ‘young children’ between May 14 and May 21, 2024. A total of 163 articles were selected after reviewing titles, abstracts, and full texts. The trends were analyzed based on research period, methods, subjects, and topics.
Results Results show that studies on father involvement in parenting began in 1993 and have continued annually, particularly from the fifth period (2013-2017) to the sixth period (2018-May 2024). Second, the majority of studies employed quantitative methods. Qualitative research and literature review methods began to appear in the fourth period (2008-2012), with a small number of mixed-method studies emerging in the sixth period. Third, the most common studies focused solely on fathers, followed by those involving fathers and their young children, fathers and mothers with their children, and studies on fathers and teachers. There were also studies focusing on mothers or mothers with their children, excluding fathers, as well as literature reviews and child panel studies. Lastly, the most frequent topic was the impact of father involvement in parenting on the development of young children. Other topics included studies on relational characteristics of fathers affecting involvement, the relationship between father involvement and maternal characteristics, the significance of fathers’ parenting experiences, fathers' perceptions and realities, and program development.
Conclusions Research on father involvement in parenting has grown steadily and is expected to increase further, driven by societal focus on addressing low birth rates, promoting gender equality, and expanding institutional support. Future research should consider diverse methods, subjects, and topics.
Results of treatment of patients with HIV infection in Russia, 2016-2022
Authors: Tsybikova E. B. , Kotlovskiy M. Yu. , Murtazaliev H. H. , Lorsanov S. M.
Published: November 2024

The aim. To study the results of treatment of patients with HIV infection in Russia and the subjects of the Russian Federation in dynamics for the period from 2016 to 2022.

Materials and methods. Information from the Federal Statistical Observation Form No. 61 for 2016–2022. To ﬁnd correlations between the indicators characterizing the number of patients with HIV infection who were under dispensary supervision, covered by antiretroviral therapy (ART) and achieved virological suppression, data from 85 subjects of the Russian Federation (RF) for 2016–2022 were used.

Jupiter Notebook interactive computing environment (6.5.2) was used to work with data from 85 subjects of the Russian Federation for the period from 2016 to 2022. Pandas software library (1.5.3) was used for data processing and analysis, compilation and work with structured dataset. The Scipy statistical function module (1.9.3) was used to ﬁnd the Spearman and t-Kendall correlation coeﬃcients. The Scikit-learn (1.0.2) and Statsmodels (0.13.5) software libraries were used to build a trend line and ﬁnd linear regression coeﬃcients.

Results and discussion. The study of the relationship between the number of patients with HIV infection who were registered at the dispensary (HIV-infected contingents) and who received ART in 85 subjects of the Russian Federation in 2016–2022 showed that in 2016 the share of subjects of the Russian Federation with low coverage of ART of HIV-infected contingents was 38.8% of their total number. However, by the end of 2022, in all 85 regions of the Russian Federation, contingents with HIV infection were proportionally covered by ART.

An analysis of the distribution of 85 subjects of the Russian Federation in 2016–2022, depending on the relationship between the natural logarithms of the number of HIV-infected contingents who achieved virological suppression (effective ART) with the number of contingents covered by ART, revealed 11 subjects of the Russian Federation in which the percentage change in the number of contingents with effective ART exceeded the calculated value and did not correspond to the percentage changes in the number of contingents covered by ART. The results indicated the presence of defects in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment, since in these subjects of the Russian Federation the number of contingents with effective ART exceeded the number of contingents covered by ART. In 18 subjects of the Russian Federation, on the contrary, the percentage change in the number of HIV-infected patients with effective ART was lower than the calculated value and did not correspond to the percentage change in the number of patients covered by ART, that is, the effectiveness of the treatment was insuﬃcient.

Conclusion. Currently, there is an urgent need in Russia to develop a methodology and criteria for evaluating the results and effectiveness of treatment of patients with HIV infection.
Variability of Rev protein in HIV-1 sub-subtype A6 in patients with different stages of HIV infection
Authors: Kuznetsova A. I. , Kim K. V. , Antonova A. A. , Lebedev A. V. , Ozhmegova E. N. , Tumanov A. S. , Munchak Ya. M. , Orlova-Morozova E. A. , Pronin A. Yu. , Prilipov A. G. , Kazennova E. V.
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study. The comparison of genetic diversity of Rev protein in HIV-1 sub-subtype A6 in people living with HIV (PLHIV) with different stages of the disease.

Materials and methods. 227 whole blood clinical samples received from PLHIV who have not had previously treatment and observed in Moscow Regional Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS and Infectious Diseases were analyzed. The extraction of proviral DNA, the ampliﬁcation of the ﬁrst and the second rev exons with the followed sequencing was carried out. Subtyping was conducted by analyzing the rev second exon. Then the conservatism and amino acid substitutions in Rev sequences were compared in patients from different groups.

Results and discussion. 220/227 (96.9%) samples contained HIV-1 sub-subtype A6. In patients with IV stage of the disease the conservation in Rev was signiﬁcantly lower. There were found two substitutions (L13I, S113P) with a statistically signiﬁcant difference in occurrence in PLHIV with different stages of HIV infection.

Conclusion. The results obtained conﬁrm the hypothesis of correlation between Rev structure and course of HIV infection and indicate the necessity for further research on this ﬁeld.