bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Students Choosing Courses: Real-Life Academic Decision Making
Authors: Galotti Kathleen M. , Umscheid Valerie A. 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
We examined how high school and college students make an important real-life decision: choosing the courses they will take in the upcoming academic year. Current high school and college students completed an online survey. Participants listed their course choices and the criteria they used to make their decisions (e.g., time a course meets, subject matter of a course) and also responded to a modified version of the Reactions to Decision instrument (Galotti, Tandler, & Weiner, 2014), which measured their affective reactions to the decision-making process. College students tended to list more options and criteria when describing their decisions than did high school students. High school students rated the future importance of their decisions higher and their independence in the decision-making process lower than did college students. College students reported using information specific to courses, such as instructor, time a class is scheduled, and the requirements a course met, as criteria when using courses more than did high school students. High school and college students who listed more criteria tended to be less certain and comfortable with the decision-making process than their peers. We discuss the context of this decision for each group of students.
Survival Processing in a Novel Choice Procedure
Authors: Coverdale Michelle E. , Pandeirada Josefa N. S. , Nairne James S. 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
People remember information that has been processed for survival relevance particularly well, perhaps because our memory systems have been tuned by natural selection to retain information pertinent to inclusive fitness. In the standard procedure, people rate the relevance of single words or objects to an imagined survival scenario and then receive a surprise retention test for the rated items. Here we replicate the survival advantage in a novel choice procedure in which people are asked to choose which of two items would be most useful in a survival context or in a “moving” (Experiment 1) or “scavenger hunt” (Experiment 2) control context. Chosen items were remembered better than unchosen items, and the survival processing advantage did not interact with the choice effect. Experiment 2 replicates this pattern using the matched-scenario design first used by Nairne, Pandeirada, Gregory, and VanArsdall (2009). These experiments extend the generality of the survival advantage and provide diagnostic information about its underlying proximate mechanisms.
Anger, Compassion, and Happiness as Antidotes for Sadness
Authors: Demorest Amy P. 
Published: May 2019

AbstractThis study examined the relative effectiveness of anger, compassion, and happiness as antidotes for sadness. Although theory and research suggest that each of these emotions can counteract sadness, no research has compared their relative effectiveness. Participants were 184 undergraduates averaging 19 years of age, 53% female and 47% male. Self-report measures of emotion were collected at baseline, after a sadness induction, and after an anger, compassion, or happiness induction (depending on condition). Emotions were induced by having participants recall and write about autobiographical memories. All three emotion inductions significantly reduced sadness, but happiness yielded a significantly greater reduction than compassion or anger, and compassion yielded a significantly greater reduction than anger. With regard to theoretical implications, the findings are consistent with circumplex and script models of emotion, and future studies are proposed for exploring emotion antidotes in terms of these models. With regard to practical implications, future studies are proposed for examining the effectiveness of emotion antidotes using longer-term interventions and with clinical levels of emotional disturbance.
Sustentabilidade e Gestão de Instituições de Ensino Superior: Análise da Produção Científica
Authors: Henchen Anne Vanessa , Moura-Leite Rosamaria , Lopes José Carlos Jesus 
Published: May 2019

Objetivo do estudo: É analisar a evolução das publicações científicas acerca do tema gestão socioambiental e sustentabilidade, na prática das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Metodologia/abordagem: Utilizou-se o método ProKnow-C para seleção do portfólio bibliográfico e análise bibliométrica. O período de investigação foi de 2002 a início de 2017. Originalidade/Relevância: Em virtude da importância que a temática da sustentabilidade vem alcançando nos últimos anos, a gestão socioambiental surge como um caminho para as organizações demonstrarem, em suas políticas e práticas, o compromisso perante a sociedade e o meio ambiente. Nesse contexto, as IES precisam servir de exemplo devido ao seu papel como formadoras de opinião. Em face do exposto, o objetivo do estudo demostra relevância. Principais resultados: Foi selecionado um portfólio bibliográfico de 40 artigos, onde os periódicos Journal of Cleaner Production e International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education receberam destaque. Observou-se um incremento significativo no número de citações dos artigos do portfólio bibliográfico nos últimos cinco anos analisados. Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Os resultados do estudo auxiliam o pesquisador na escolha de referencial teórico de qualidade e reconhecido cientificamente. Conclusão: Como recomendação para trabalhos futuros, sugere-se aplicar a próxima fase do método ProKnow-C, denominada análise sistêmica, examinando o conteúdo dos artigos do portfólio bibliográfico evidenciados nesta pesquisa.
Tabla DK eLearning: optimización de la práctica docente en un ambiente online
Authors: Ferreira Nobre Ana María , Chenoll Mora Antonio , Melaré Vieira Barros Daniela , Setién Burgués Ana 
Published: May 2019

El presente trabajo es el resultado del estudio realizado en el ámbito de la práctica pedagógica en la enseñanza superior en e-learning. Observamos una mejora cualitativa y necesaria de las prácticas docentes online en sus modelos pedagógicos. El panorama teórico general en la educación enfatiza la necesidad de reforzar y perfeccionar las estructuras didácticas de la enseñanza online, pero existe una escasez de instrumentos de transposición didáctica para que eso suceda. En este escenario y con el objetivo de traer una contribución para el relleno de esa laguna, proponemos a través de elementos didáctico-pedagógicos y tecnológicos en contextos online, una tabla de observación con base al modelo de Amador et al. (2016)
Los procedimientos metodológicos fueron soportados por referencias bibliográficas, reflexiones y discusiones que acompañaron las diversas fases del estudio de la creación y validación de la tabla, Presentamos un ejemplo aplicado en el área de la lengua y cultura española y proponemos una estructura teórica como apoyo al desarrollo y sus resultados.
The present work results from the study carried out in the scope of the pedagogical practice in higher education in e-learning. We observe a qualitative and necessary improvement of online and e-learning teaching practices in their pedagogical models, the general theoretical panorama in education emphasizes the need to reinforce and improve the didactic structures of online teaching, but there is a shortage of didactic transposition instruments for this to occur. In this scenario and with the objective of contributing to fill this gap, we propose through pedagogical and technological didactic elements in online and e-learning contexts, an observation grid based on the model, DK eLearning-TPCK of Amador et al. (2016). The methodological procedures were supported by bibliographic references, reflections and discussions that accompanied the various phases of the study in the creation and validation of grids. We present an example applied in the area of Spanish language and culture and propose a theoretical framework to support development and its results.
Validación de la versión en castellano del cuestionario 'Community of Inquiry'
Authors: Ballesteros Velázquez Belén , Gil-Jaurena Inés , Morentin Encina Javier 
Published: May 2019

Presentamos el estudio de la fiabilidad y validez del cuestionario 'Community of Inquiry' (CoI) en su versión española. El modelo CoI concibe la enseñanza-aprendizaje en entornos on-line como proceso de indagación, a través del cual los participantes colaboran en el discurso y reflexión crítica para construir conocimiento personal y llegar a un entendimiento mutuo. Consecuentemente, el modelo CoI identifica la presencia de tres dimensiones: a) la presencia cognitiva, referida al grado en que los participantes son capaces de construir significado y conocimiento a través de la comunicación continua, la reflexión y la discusión; b) la social, definida como la habilidad de los participantes de identificarse con la comunidad, comunicarse y desarrollar relaciones interpersonales; c) la docente, referida al diseño, guía y dirección, por parte del profesorado, de procesos cognitivos y sociales con el propósito de lograr resultados de aprendizaje significativos en los estudiantes.
La validación del cuestionario en el contexto de enseñanza a distancia español muestra resultados satisfactorios desde el punto de vista de la validez de constructo y la fiabilidad como consistencia interna, confirmando la utilidad e interés de este instrumento en investigaciones que pretendan analizar y mejorar el desarrollo de procesos educativos a través de comunidades de indagación.
We present the study of the reliability and validity of the 'Community of Inquiry' (CoI) survey in its Spanish version. The CoI model conceives teaching-learning in on-line environments as a process of inquiry, through which the participants collaborate in the discourse and critical reflection to build personal knowledge and reach a mutual understanding. Consequently, the CoI model identifies the presence of three dimensions: a) the cognitive presence, referred to the degree to which the participants are capable of constructing meaning and knowledge through continuous communication, reflection and discussion; b) the social presence, defined as the ability of participants to identify with the community, communicate and develop interpersonal relationships; c) the teaching presence, referred to the design, guidance and direction, on the part of the faculty, of cognitive and social processes with the purpose of achieving significant learning results in the students.
The validation of the survey in the context of Spanish distance learning shows satisfactory results from the point of view of construct validity and reliability as internal consistency, confirming the usefulness and interest of this instrument in investigations that seek to analyze and improve the development of educational processes through communities of inquiry.
Le projet de fab lab en bibliothèque et le développement des apprentissages : une utopie réaliste ?
Authors: Lehmans Anne , Aït Belkacem Samira 
Published: May 2019

Ces dernières années, l’évolution des structures documentaires vers une diversification des espaces, des missions et des compétences des personnels a conduit plusieurs bibliothèques en France à créer des fab labs. Ceux-ci représentent un service innovant pour les médiathèques et les bibliothèques et offrent l’occasion aux bibliothécaires de revisiter leurs pratiques professionnelles, de bousculer leurs habitudes et de se confronter à une nouvelle posture professionnelle face aux usagers. Le fab lab peut être considéré comme un espace de développement de compétences liées à la conception et à la fabrication d’objets techniques, dans un projet ouvert et mutuel de construction des apprentissages et dans une perspective politique de « communs de la connaissance ». Cet article propose une réflexion croisée d’une professionnelle concernée dans son activité par un tel projet et d’une chercheuse conduite à examiner les effets des fab labs sur la motivation des jeunes.
La part du lecteur de textes littéraires dans la classe de français
Authors: Mercier Jean-Pierre 
Published: May 2019

Cet article examine la place et le rôle du sujet lecteur de textes littéraires dans la classe de français. Il ne s’agit plus, dans le cadre théorique que nous exposons, de penser exclusivement à former un lecteur qui comprend et interprète les textes littéraires à la faveur d’une pensée abstraite et rationnelle. Les conceptions gravitant autour de la notion de sujet lecteur font voir que la lecture émanant d’un sujet est nourrie de sa culture personnelle, conséquence de son histoire, amalgamée aux dimensions affectives, sociales et cognitives de sa subjectivité. Dans une perspective didactique, nous proposons de retenir deux critères pour l’élaboration des dispositifs de lecture des textes littéraires : le critère du climat et le critère d’autorisation.
Mémoires du temps perdu
Authors: Séguy Mireille 
Published: May 2019

Cet article s’intéresse à la réécriture de l’Élucidation médiévale (l’un des prologues « postiches » du Conte du graal et de ses trois premières Continuations) que propose La Tresplaisante et recreative hystoire de Perceval le Galloys, imprimée en 1530. Si le choix d’éditer ce prologue obscur – à tous les sens du terme – illustre sans doute le goût de la Renaissance pour une forme d’altérité médiévale, il témoigne aussi des limites de la compréhension de la forme d’archaïsme que met en oeuvre délibérément ce prologue qui invente, à la faveur d’une écriture lacunaire et opaque, un mythe sur l’origine perdue des récits arthuriens. L’article fait à terme l’hypothèse que l’imprimé marque, à cet égard, un autre rapport au temps, qui s’exprime dans un nouvel imaginaire de la production romanesque et un nouveau modèle de généalogie littéraire.
Development and feasibility study of an app (Ladle) for weight loss and behaviour change
Authors: Ogden Jane , Maxwell Hazel , Wong Adrian 
Published: May 2019

BackgroundWeight management interventions involving behaviour change often utilise face to face interventions which include evidence based behaviour change strategies yet are costly and time intensive. In contrast, digital interventions cost less and have a wider reach yet tend to lack an evidence base and are less effective.AimsThe present study therefore aimed to develop an evidence based behaviour change low cost app for weight management and to provide a preliminary analysis of its effectiveness.MethodsThe Ladle app was developed through evidence review and feedback from health care professionals and patients and consists of a 12 week course focusing on six habits and weight loss facilitated through 36 audio psychological lessons and 12 lessons specifically on the six habits. Each lesson was between 2–5 min (approx. 168 min of lessons). It was evaluated in terms of completion rate, weight loss, adoption of the six habits and participant feedback.ResultsThe results showed a completion rate of 44%, that 52% of Completers showed weight loss of at least 5%, 79% showed weight loss of at least 3%, the median % weight lost was −5% and the median weight loss was −3.8 kg. Further, by the end of 12 weeks the majority (>80%) of participants had adopted four of the six habits for at least 5 days a week and nearly half (45%) had adopted the remaining two habits for at least 4 days out of 7. Feedback comments were mainly positive (n = 80) focusing mostly on the content of the lessons. Some comments were neutral (n = 56) and involved a statement of commitment or a description of a challenge and a minority were negative (n = 23) describing some technical issues which were addressed as the evaluation progressed.ConclusionThe new Ladle app offers an evidenced based alternative to more intensive face to face interventions. On preliminary analysis it would seem to have lower completion rates than some more intensive interventions but comparable effectiveness for weight loss. It can also improve habits and is less time-intensive and costly to deliver. Participant feedback was generally positive.
Ellipse packing in two-dimensional cell tessellation: a theoretical explanation for Lewis’s law and Aboav-Weaire’s law
Authors: Xu Kai 
Published: May 2019

Background
Lewis’s law and Aboav-Weaire’s law are two fundamental laws used to describe the topology of two-dimensional (2D) structures; however, their theoretical bases remain unclear.

Methods
We used R software with the Conicfit package to fit ellipses based on the geometric parameters of polygonal cells of ten different kinds of natural and artificial 2D structures.

Results
Our results indicated that the cells could be classified as an ellipse’s inscribed polygon (EIP) and that they tended to form the ellipse’s maximal inscribed polygon (EMIP). This phenomenon was named as ellipse packing. On the basis of the number of cell edges, cell area, and semi-axes of fitted ellipses, we derived and verified new relations of Lewis’s law and Aboav-Weaire’s law.

Conclusions
Ellipse packing is a short-range order that places restrictions on the cell topology and growth pattern. Lewis’s law and Aboav-Weaire’s law mainly reflect the effect of deformation from circle to ellipse on cell area and the edge number of neighboring cells, respectively. The results of this study could be used to simulate the dynamics of cell topology during growth.
Effect of music interventions on anxiety during labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Lin Hsin-Hui , Chang Yu-Chen , Chou Hsiao-Hui , Chang Chih-Po , Huang Ming-Yuan , Liu Shu-Jung , Tsai Chin-Han , Lei Wei-Te , Yeh Tzu-Lin 
Published: May 2019

Background
Anxiety is commonly experienced during the delivery process and has shown to have adverse effects on maternal and infant health outcomes. Music interventions tend to reduce the effects of anxiety in diverse populations, are low cost, are easily accessible, and have high acceptability. The aim of this review and meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of music interventions in reducing anxiety levels among women during labor.

Methods
Seven databases from inception to the end of December, 2018, without any language or time restriction including Embase, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, PsycINFO, Airiti Library, and PerioPath: Index to Taiwan Periodical Literature were searched using key terms related to pregnancy, anxiety, and music. Randomized controlled trials that assessed the effect of music during labor and measured anxiety levels as an outcome were included. Meta-analyses were conducted to assess anxiety reduction following a music intervention compared to that after placebo treatment.

Results
A total of 14 studies that investigated a total of 1,310 participants were included in this review. The meta-analyses indicated that those in the intervention group had a significant decrease in anxiety scores (standardized mean difference = −2.40, 95% confidence interval (CI) [−3.29 to −1.52], p < 0.001; I2 = 97.66%), heart rate (HR) (difference in means = −3.04 beats/min, 95% CI [−4.79 to −1.29] beats/min, p = 0.001; I2 = 0.00%), systolic blood pressure (SBP) (difference in means = −3.71 mmHg, 95% CI [−7.07 to −0.35] mmHg, p = 0.031; I2 = 58.47%), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (difference in means = −3.54 mmHg, 95% CI [−5.27 to −1.81] mmHg, p < 0.001; I2 = 0.00%) as compared to the women in the control group.

Conclusions
Music interventions may decrease anxiety scores and physiological indexes related to anxiety (HR, SBP, and DBP). Music interventions may be a good non-pharmacological approach for decreasing anxiety levels during labor.
Ritual Employs of Birds in Ancient Syria-Palestine. By Giuseppe Minunno
Authors: Bailleul-LeSuer Rozenn 
Published: May 2019

Ritual Employs of Birds in Ancient Syria-Palestine. By Giuseppe Minunno. Alter Orient und Altes
Testament, vol. 402. Münster: Ugarit-Verlag, 2013. Pp. 165. €64.
Prevalence of Gender Based Domestic Violence (A Case Study) with the Special Reference to Eravur Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Kennedy J. , Dasinaa S. , Sujendran A. 
Published: May 2019

Despite numerous violence emerged and recognised in most part of the world, gender based violence causes severe impact on both mentally and physically to both the genders which ultimately threats the future of younger generation. As whole, it is evidenced by various Government and Non-Governmental activities in order to minimize the impacts towards the evolution to a peaceful nature from the household level. Violence against women is a widespread problem in Sri Lanka where cultural values and norms serve to highlight the abusive practices against women. The present study was conducted in Eravur Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division (Chenkalady), Sri Lanka in order to evaluate the current situation with the clinical based signs of the affected ones.
Primary and secondary data were collected from the Primary Health Care Centres which is widely distributed in the study location of the Eravur Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka. According to the statistical responses derived from the records from the local authorities, more than 70% of the total women were victimized in broad terms of physical, sexual and psychological abuses. It was relatively higher (90%) in the villages named as Marapalam (78%), Karadiyanaru (75%), Sinnapullumalai (83%), and Periapullumalai (80%). Moreover, physical abuses (81.5%) including slapping, pinching, kicking, burning etc were slightly higher while comparing with the sexual abuse (unwanted sexual contact- 48%) and emotional abuse (verbally humiliated/ illegal- 67%) at the identified locations. However, the present study indicates that there is a significant reduction while comparing with the yester years which might be due to the proper awareness on the basis of compromising and facing problems supported by the services carried out by the local organizations in Sri Lanka. The random sampling method has been used while interviewing the samples, and the available records from the authorities have been used for analysing.
Molecular Basis of Pathogenesis of Ectopic Fat Deposition in DM2 – An Overview
Authors: Prasad A. S. V. 
Published: May 2019

The presence of fat, beyond physiological limits, in organs, other than the adipose tissue, like the liver, the skeletal muscle, the heart and the pancreas etc is called ectopic fat. It causes specific organ dysfunction in the tissues concerned. The importance of the ectopic fat is that it is connected to peripheral tissue insulin resistance, obesity, metabolic syndrome etc. Though the molecular mechanisms underlying the specific organ dysfunctions are understood, still grey areas exists as to the source of the ectopic fat and how it finds it’s way to the specific sites of the target organs (intra- myocellular in skeletal muscle, hepatocyte cytoplasm of liver, epicardial surface and coronary arteries of heart etc.). The molecular mechanisms involving the actual ectopic deposition fat, are not clear. This article focuses on some of the grey areas in the pathogenesis of the ectopic fat deposition, besides reviewing briefly the facts already known in the literature about ectopic fat deposition.