bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Air Temperature and Precipitation in Nitra, Slovakia in 2005–2019
Authors: Kišš Vladimír , Šurda Peter 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
High air temperatures and low amount of precipitation occur more and more frequently in Slovakia. The aim of this work is to evaluate the temperature conditions and total precipitation during the period 2005–2019 and to compare it with the 50-year climatic normal 1951–2000. Also, there was calculated the probability of summer days, tropical days, super-tropical days, frost days and ice days occurrence. Annual temperature is higher by 0.9 °C (1.1 °C during vegetation period) than normal. Rainfall, especially in the last 5 years, has a decreasing character (-75 mm.year−1) with frequent fluctuations. New phenomena – super-tropical days has occurrence of up to 20% between July and August. This study provides information based on which adaptation measures to the climate change need to be taken.
Numerical assessment of climate change impact on the hydrological regime of a small Mediterranean river, Lesvos Island, Greece
Authors: Koutsovili Eleni Ioanna , Tzoraki Ourania , Theodossiou Nicolaos , Gaganis Petros 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Frequency of flash floods and droughts in the Mediterranean climate zone is expected to rise in the coming years due to change of its climate. The assessment of the climate change impact at a basin scale is essential for developing mitigation and adaptation plans. This study analyses the variation of the hydrologic regime of a small Mediterranean river (the Kalloni river in Lesvos Island, Greece) by the examination of possible future climate change scenarios. The hydrologic response of the basin was simulated based on Hydrologic Modeling System developed by the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC-HMS). Weather Generator version 6 from the Long Ashton Research Station (LARS-WG 6.0) was utilized to forecast climate data from 2021 to 2080. These forecasted climate data were then assigned as weather inputs to HEC-HMS to downscale the climate predictions of five large-scale general circulation models (GCMs) for three possible emission scenarios (such as RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, and RCP 8.5). The alteration of the Kalloni hydrologic regime is evaluated by comparing GCMs based estimates of future streamflow and evapotranspiration with business as usual (BaU) scenario. Variation was noted in seasonal and in annual scale forecasting of long-term average discharges, which show increasing trend in autumn and decreasing in summer and there is observed a general upward trend of actual evapotranspiration losses.
Comparison of laser diffraction method and hydrometer method for soil particle size distribution analysis
Authors: Sedláčková Kateřina , Ševelová Lenka 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The article aims to present a comparative study of two methods used to determine the particle size distribution of fine and medium coarse soils. These methods are used to determine the grain size distribution curve in practice; however, for different purposes. The classical sedimentation method, based on the Stoke’s sedimentation law (hydrometer, areometric, the Casagrande’s method), standardized for a geotechnical classification of soils was compared with the laser diffraction method on the Mastersizer 3,000 analyser used for soil science purposes. The first comparison on nine samples showed significant differences, especially for larger fractions above 0.01 mm. All measured values of falls from laser diffraction analysis (LDA) showed higher values of all analysed fractions. It was also interesting to follow the trend between the tests for the preparation of conversion factors. The analysis also outlined the direction for further comparison. For the geotechnical use of the LDA, it will be necessary to take into account the sample preparation and processing before analysis.
Analysis on the influence factors of college students about the willingness to work in rural e-commerce
Authors: Gou Liwen , Zhang Xinyue 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
In recent years, rural e-commerce has been actively improving, but the contradiction between talent demand and supply has become increasingly prominent. This article combines the four dimensions of personal characteristics, professional attitude, family background and external environment to conduct empirical research on willingness to engage in rural e-commerce among e-commerce major students. The results show that the willingness to engage in rural e-commerce is generally low, which influences internship experience, academic planning, salary expectations, career perception, family attitudes, school guidance and public opinion.
“From the Lightest Light to the Darkest Dark”
Authors: Svensson Anette , Haglind Therése 
Published: May 2021

The present study focuses on consuming and producing stories using various forms of expression in the third-grade classroom. The aim of the study is to examine pupils’ and teachers’ experiences of working with a teaching unit that encourages the use of various text and media forms through literary productions, re-presentations, of Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter in order to gain increased insight into the pupils’ narrative competence and identity development. Hence, in what ways can working with various text and media forms and various forms of aesthetic expression promote pupils’ identity development?
The empirical data consists of qualitative interviews with the two teachers and 19 of the 39 pupils who participated in the teaching unit. A thematic analysis of the interviews illuminated two focal themes: identity development and moving through various forms of expression. While looking at the results of the study in relation to Langer’s (2011) stances of envisionment, it becomes clear that applying a contrastive learning approach does the following: it contributes to the progress of the pupils’ identity development, it encourages a deeper understanding, and, consequently, it facilitates and makes visible their learning processes, and their ability to apply a meta-perspective on their learning processes.
A geochemical study of the Crown Formation and Bird Member lavas of the Mesoarchaean Witwatersrand Supergroup, South Africa
Authors: Humbert F. , Hofmann A. , Kock M. de , Agangi A. , Chou Y-M. , Mambane P.W. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The ca. 2.97 to 2.80 Ga Witwatersrand Supergroup, South Africa, represents the oldest intracontinental sedimentary basin of the Kaapvaal craton. Two volcanic units occur in this supergroup: the widespread Crown Formation lavas in the marine shale-dominated West Rand Group and the more geographically restricted Bird Member lavas, intercalated with fluvial to fluvio-deltaic sandstone and conglomerate of the Central Rand Group. These units remain poorly studied as they are rarely exposed and generally deeply weathered when cropping out. We report whole-rock major and trace elements, Hf and Nd-isotope whole-rock analyses of the lavas from core samples drilled in the south of the Witwatersrand basin and underground samples from the Evander Goldfield in the northeast. In the studied areas, both the Crown Formation and Bird Member are composed of two units of lava separated by sandstone. Whereas all the Crown Formation samples show a similar geochemical composition, the upper and lower volcanic units of the Bird Member present clear differences. However, the primitive mantle-normalized incompatible trace element concentrations of all Crown Formation and Bird Member samples show variously enriched patterns and marked negative Nb and Ta anomalies relative to Th and La. Despite the convergent geodynamic setting of the Witwatersrand Supergroup suggested by the literature, the Crown Formation and Bird Member are probably not related to subduction-related magmatism but more to decompression melting. Overall, the combined trace element and Sm-Nd isotopic data indicate melts from slightly to moderately depleted sources that were variably contaminated with crustal material. Greater contamination, followed by differentiation in different magma chambers, can explain the difference between the two signatures of the Bird Member. Finally, despite previous proposals for stratigraphically correlating the Witwatersrand Supergroup to the Mozaan Group of the Pongola Supergroup, their volcanic units are overall geochemically distinct.
Sub-lithospheric mantle sources for overlapping southern African Large Igneous Provinces
Authors: Ashwal L.D. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractAt least four spatially overlapping Large Igneous Provinces, each of which generated ~1 x 106 km3 or more of basaltic magmas over short time intervals (&lt;5 m.y.), were emplaced onto and into the Kaapvaal Craton between 2.7 and 0.18 Ga: Ventersdorp (2 720 Ma, ~0.7 x 106 km3), Bushveld (2 056 Ma, ~1.5 x 106 km3), Umkondo (1 105 Ma, ~2 x 106 km3) and Karoo (182 Ma, ~3 x 106 km3). Each of these has been suggested to have been derived from melting of sub-continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM) sources, but this is precluded because: (1) each widespread heating event sufficient to generate 1 to 2 x 106 km3 of basalt from the Kaapvaal SCLM (volume = 122 to 152 x 106 km3) would increase residual Mg# by 0.5 to 2 units, depending on degree of melting, and source and melt composition, causing significant depletion in already-depleted mantle, (2) repeated refertilization of the Kaapvaal SCLM would necessarily increase its bulk density, compromising its long-term buoyancy and stability, and (3) raising SCLM temperatures to the peridotite solidus would also have repeatedly destroyed lithospheric diamonds by heating and oxidation, which clearly did not happen. It is far more likely, therefore, that the Kaapvaal LIPs were generated from sub-lithospheric sources, and that their diverse geochemical and isotopic signatures represent variable assimilation of continental crustal components. Combined Sr and Nd isotopic data (n = 641) for the vast volumetric majority of Karoo low-Ti tholeiitic magmatic products can be successfully modelled as an AFC mixing array between a plume-derived parental basalt, with &lt;10% of a granitic component derived from 1.1 Ga Namaqua-Natal crust. Archaean crustal materials are far too evolved (εNd ~ -35) to represent viable contaminants. However, a very minor volume of geographically-restricted (and over-analysed) Karoo magmas, including picrites, nephelinites, meimechites and other unusual rocks may represent low-degree melting products of small, ancient, enriched domains in the Kaapvaal SCLM, generated locally during the ascent of large-volume, plume-derived melts. The SCLM-derived rocks comprise the well-known high-Ti (&gt;2 to 3 wt.% TiO2) magma group, have εNd, 182 values between +10.5 and -20.9, and are characteristically enriched in Sr (up to 1 500 ppm), suggesting a possible connection to kimberlite, lamproite and carbonatite magmatism. These arguments may apply to continental LIPs in general, although at present, there are insufficient combined Sr + Nd isotopic data with which to robustly assess the genesis of other southern African LIPs, including Ventersdorp (n = 0), Bushveld (n = 55) and Umkondo (n = 18).
A Study on Anxiety Level and Academic Achievement of XI Standard Students of Thanjavur District
Authors: K. Suresh  
Published: May 2021

The Normative survey research has been conducted on Anxiety Level to the random sample of 731 XI standard students of Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu State. In this study, the investigator has used independent variable is Anxiety and the dependent variable is Academic Achievement. Gender, Locality, and Medium of Instruction are the demographic variables. Descriptive, inferential and correlation analyses were used to testing the hypotheses. The study reveals that the anxiety level of XI standard students is moderate and the Academic Achievement is in first class; Both Anxiety and Academic Achievement are significant with Gender, Locality of School and Medium of Instruction. The correlation between Anxiety and Academic Achievement is high negative correlation.
Aggressive Behaviors of Sri Lankan Preschool Children: A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Buddhiprabha D D Pathirana  
Published: May 2021

Very few studies have explored young children’s aggressive behaviors in collective cultures or in South Asian contexts. The present study reconnoitres in depth; the nature, types, prevalence and antecedents of aggressive behaviors displayed by Sri Lankan preschool children. The study was carried out in two phases using a mixed method; 1. Preschool teacher interviews (N = 23) with teachers from 14 varied preschool contexts in Sri Lanka, and 2. Observations of aggressive behaviors of 16 preschool children displaying prominent overt, and relational aggression from four varied preschool communities selected from a group of 135 children. Findings of this study make important contributions to aggressive behaviors within Sri Lankan preschool children and discuss them in the back drop of global research findings. Findings also provide new information regarding the manner in which aggression was expressed by the observed group of preschool children, labeled as ‘playful aggressive parodies’ by the author.
The Mediating Role of Spirituality between Self-Value and Counselling Attitudes among Nigerian Students in Malaysian Universities
Authors: Idowu, G.T  , Hassan, S. A  , Azimi, H  , Baba, M  
Published: May 2021

This study examined the mediating role of spirituality between self-value and counselling attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help among Nigerian students in Malaysian universities. The sample consisted of 394 Nigerian students who are currently enrolled in 10 randomly selected universities across Malaysia. They completed self-report questionnaires administered one-on-one in each of the selected institutions. It was hypothesized that there is no mediating relationship between self-value and counselling attitudes through spirituality. Two levels of quantitative research are presented: descriptive and correlational. SPSS version 22 and SEM analyses (descriptive statistics/AMOS) gave a contrary result, therefore the null hypothesis was rejected and it was concluded that spirituality mediated the relationship between self-value and counselling attitudes. Limitations in the current study, such as sample size, and directions for future studies to address the limitations are discussed.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness: hope for Depression
Authors: Monica Sharma  , Dr. Asha Hingar  , Dr. I.D. Gupta  
Published: May 2021

Depression is the common cold of mental disorders. It is one of the main issues that needs to receive a great deal of attention in order to create grounds to be prevented or cured. It is interesting to note that there is extensive literature emphasising the role and effectiveness of CBT as the treatment of depression. But few researchers talk about combined effect of CBT and Mindfulness. So to reduce this gap the present study aims to examine the application of CBT and Mindfulness to reduce the symptoms of Depression. This study adopts CBT and Mindfulness together in a case of 40 year old, married, educated woman experiencing depression from last 5 years. She was having difficulty in performing her everyday tasks and managing her work. Detailed therapy sessions were conducted to resolve the issues. The analysis of data revealed that both the techniques when used in combination were effective in reducing depression experienced by the client as there was significant reduction in the level of depression she suffered and reduced stress levels.
Women Empowerment and Its Challenges in Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Mohd Muzaffar Banday1  , Dr. P. Ganesan  
Published: May 2021

In Jammu and Kashmir Woman are the most vulnerable section due to violence caused by militancy and armed conflict. They are facing number of challenges related to health, economy,
education, politics, and more importantly they are traumatised due to prolonged depression of conflict in which number of women become widows. In this study researcher tried to access the freedom of movement within and outside their homes, freedom of acquiring education before and after their marriages and challenges faced by women were also identified with the help of primary and secondary data. Researcher found that women had high level of freedom for their education before marriage and they had high level of freedom for their movement both within and outside their villages.
Emotional Intelligence and Adjustment of Sports persons
Authors: Dharmendra Pratap Singh  , Dr. B. K. Bhardwaj  
Published: May 2021

The demand for adjustment is universal to all human beings and characterized by uniqueness, dynamicity, pervasiveness and indispensability. The processes and mechanisms of adjustment entail factors associated with the personal attributes of the individuals, socio-cultural milieu and genetic endowment which determine its exact nature, extent and quality. The sports relationship is unique and places a different type of demand on the part of sportspersons. Out of many stake holders of adjustment in the field of sports and games, the emotions play a pivotal role. The present research attempted to spell out the impact of emotional intelligence and gender in shaping the adjustment of the sportspersons. The study employed four hundred sportspersons with equal number of males and females as participants whose emotional intelligence and adjustment were measured through standardized psychometric tools. The results evinced that male and female differed in their four components and overall mean scores of emotional intelligence. The female participants evinced higher mean emotional intelligence score as compared to their male counterparts as well as on intrapersonal awareness and intrapersonal management dimensions of emotional intelligence. Contrarily, there were no gender differences on interpersonal awareness and interpersonal management dimensions emotional intelligence. In addition, the scores of emotional intelligence showed statistically significant positive correlations with all the four areas of adjustment such as home adjustment, health adjustment, social adjustment and emotional. The results have been discussed in the light of current theories of emotional intelligence and adjustment. The conclusions of the study have important theoretical and practical implications for the academicians, administrators, sportspersons, researchers of other professional associated with sports field and policy maker.
Neuroplasticity of the Brain: Neurophysiological Perspective
Authors: Mukesh Kumar Garg  , Preeti Sharma  , Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani  
Published: May 2021

The brain is the most important organ of human body. It is dynamic in terms of functional and structural aspects. Each human function is determined by brain. It was thought in the beginning that brain or its tissues do not regenerate once they are damaged. The recent research in neurosciences has shown that brain tissues have the ability to regenerate themselves. This phenomenon is known as neuronal plasticity. There have been multiple mechanisms which explain this phenomenon. Post injury experiences, neurochemical and neurophysiological aspects are some of the underlying mechanisms. The current paper attempts to explain the neurophysiological aspects of neuroplasticity. It has significant therapeutic implications.
Theories of Career Development: Educational and Counseling Implications
Authors: Preeti Sharma  
Published: May 2021

Career Development is a continuous lifelong process of developmental experiences that focuses on seeking, obtaining and processing information about self, occupational and educational alternatives, life styles and role options. Put another way, career development is the process through which people come to understand them as they relate to the world of work and their role in it. This career development process is where an individual fashions a work identity. In educational development, career development provides a person, often a student, and focus for selecting a career or subject to undertake in the future. Educational institutions provide career counsellors to assist students with their educational development.

It is imperative when educating the young people that the current school systems assist and consider the significance of this responsibility for the youth and their future. The influences on and outcomes of career development are one aspect of socialization as part of a broader process of human development. Theories and research describing career behavior provide the “conceptual glue” for as well as describe where, when and for what purpose career counseling, career education, career guidance and other career interventions should be implemented. In educational development, career development provides a person, often a student, and focus for selecting a career or subject to undertake in the future. Educational institutions provide career counsellors to assist students with their educational development. The current paper will focus on the various theories related to career development and their educational implications.
Impact of Parental Personality on Crying Child Behavior and Their Future Mental Health
Authors: Rupali Chandola  , S. C. Tiwari  , Rakesh Kumar Tripathi  
Published: May 2021

Background: Crying is an important means of communication for babies. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the survival, health and development of the child. Whether infants cry intensely for a few months or fuss frequently for the first year of life, a systems approach to development would suggest that the impact of extremes in crying on the infant’s immediate environment may have negative consequences for the dynamics of the parent-child relationship, which in turn would have implications for the child’s psychosocial development. Parents have important roles in child rearing, but the influence of their personality on rearing practices and their impact on the behavior of children has received surprisingly little attention. The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between parent’s personality and child crying behavior and future mental health. Methods: Study examined personality dimension of 300 parents of normal and psychiatrically ill male and female subjects selected purposively between 20-25 years age group. A question was asked to all the parents of the subjects, “What was the behavior of the subject during two years from the birth? Was he or she used to ‘cry’ often or not? The study was conducted on the parents of diagnosed 75 indoor and outdoor psychiatric patients and 75 normal controls. GHQ-12 negative subjects from the community formed the normal group. Dimension Personality Inventory (DPI) was administered on all parents of included subjects. Result: Significant difference was found in all the dimensions of DPI between ‘crying’ and ‘non crying’ child’s parents. Conclusion: The maturity of parent’s character appears to have a key role in reducing the risk of behavior problems in their children. Suggestions are made for parental education and future research.