bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Investigation of the Relationship between MBTI Personality Types and Decision-Making Competence
Authors: MesÃ¡roÅ¡ovÃ¡ Margita , BavoÄ¾ar Jozef 
Published: January 2023

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) belongs to the most widely used personality measures, but its associations with decision-making were rarely explicitly studied. Relationships between MBTI personality types and decision-making competencies were the object of interest in present study. 121 high school (age 15-16) and university students (age 19-25) completed MBTI test and Adult Decision-Making Competence to assess their personality and decision-making competence. Correlation analysis and analysis of variance were used to investigate the relationship between personality and decision-making competence. Correlation analysis revealed that only five of 48 relationships between eight personality dimensions on the one hand and six decision-making competencies on the other hand were significant. Similar results were found by the relationship between decision-making competencies and new variables created as the differences between two opposite dimensions. No differences in decision-making competencies were significant by the comparison of four basic MBTI types. MBTI personality types do not associate with decision-making styles. This result points out that good decision-making outcomes are not exclusive for certain personalities and can be achieved by various ways.
Keywords: decision-making competence; MBTI; university students
Relationship among the Verbal Competence, Self-Regulated Learning Strategies, and Professional Interests
Authors: MesÃ¡roÅ¡ovÃ¡ Margita 
Published: January 2023

Problem Statement: The starting point is an empirical observation that students who have clear-cut professional interests also have higher self-regulated learning strategies and study achievement. Purpose of Study:Â The aim of the study was to examine relationship existing between self-regulatory learning strategies and professional interests of students and find out whether the use of regulatory learning strategies depends on the level of verbal competence and professional interests. Methods:Â One hundred and twenty high school (17-19 year old) and university students (20-24 year old), 50 % were female, completed Graduate and Managerial Assessment (Blinkhorn, 1985), Metacognitive Awareness Questionnaire (Schraw & Dennison, 1994) and Interests Questionnaire (Guide to the World of Professions) to assess their verbal competence, self-regulated learning strategies and professional interests. Correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to reveal theÂ relationship among studied variables. Findings and Results: Correlation analysis proved significant correlations among the level of verbal competence and regulation of learning, as well as the professional interests focused on organizational and managerial activities, and scientific interests. Metacognitive knowledge is significantly associated with scientific interest with information and helping people activities. Regulation of metacognitions is positively linked to interests in organizational and managerial activities and helping people activities. As predictors of self-regulated learning strategies were confirmed the level of verbal competence, professional interests focused on organizational and managerial activities, scientific interests, and helping people activities.Â Conclusions and Recommendations: Â Study revealed important association among verbal competence, self-regulated learning strategies, and professional interests. This finding can be used in academic and career counselling.Â Keywords: Verbal competency; metacognitive awareness; self-regulated learning; professional interests
Psychomotor development on preschool child through movement games
Authors: Prodan Rodica , Grosu Emilia Florina , Muresan Alexandru 
Published: January 2023

Problem statement: the game, considered as a form of general and motor activity, is the main instrument in the formation and development of human personality. Purpose of study: the research aims to see the degree by which movement games teaching, applied within the Romanian educational program raises the psychomotor skills of preschool children: coordination, balance, rhythm, precision of movement, laterality.Â Methods: in conducting this research were used the survey method, the direct and indirect observation method, the measurement and evaluation method and the statistical and mathematical method. Data was collected during 18 months from 136 children, aged from 3 to 5 years (Â±3 months) and enrolled in 3 kindergartens. A custom developed Protocol was applied to the experimental group, while the control group received the classical educational program. Findings and Results: Descriptive statistics for the collected data indicate a statistically significant effect for the following variables: vertical jump F(1,133)=1.563, p=.213, MSE=15.824, Î·Â²=.012; speed running F(1,134)=7.206, p=.008, MSE=8.320, Î·Â²=.051. Independent t test results showed significantly higher average values for the experimental group versus the control group, for the variables: vertical jump t tests in the intermediate stage (t=2.668, p=.009); speed running t tests in the intermediate stage (t=2.261, p=.025) and final stage, (t=3.906, p=.001). The obtained results show a positive effect due to the Evaluation â€“ Intervention interaction, significantly higher for the variables: vertical jump Î·Â²=.11, running speed Î·Â²=.11, trunk bending Î·Â²=.16, trunk extension Î·Â²=.23.Conclusions and Recommendations: educational sport activities and movement games raise the level of driving skill development and psychomotor qualities, based on the biological factors - motor education interaction and a greater involvement in the correct performance of sport activities.
A morpho-semantic study of the diminutive suffix â€“Ã¦k in Persian
Authors: İmani Ava , Kassaei Gholamreza 
Published: January 2023

Diminution is a cognitive-mental process through which a core meaning of â€œsmallnessâ€ and other connotative meanings are added to a linguistic form. The diminutive suffix â€“Ã¦k in Persian plays an active role in word-formation and is worthy of consideration. This study aims to provide a morpho-semantic and pragmatic analysis of â€“Ã¦k. The theoretical frameworks used are Jurafsky (1996) and Lakoffâ€™s Radial category (1987). The data consists of 212 words ending in â€“Ã¦k which have been collected in two ways: 1) through a comprehensive search of Dehkhoda Dictionary (1998), and 2) based on the authorsâ€™ native intuition and interviews with some native speakers. The following are the findings of the study: 1) The concepts â€œchildâ€ and â€œsmallâ€ are prototypical in words ending in â€“Ã¦k, and can be considered the core meanings. Other meanings, such as â€œsimilarityâ€, â€œa small type ofâ€, â€œrelating toâ€, â€œplace nameâ€, â€œtype of diseaseâ€, â€œaffectionâ€, â€œbody jerksâ€, â€œdisdainâ€, â€œplant nameâ€, â€œmockeryâ€, â€œbird/insect nameâ€, â€œagentâ€, and â€œsympathyâ€ are extensions of the core meanings through the use of metaphor, inference, or generalization. 2) The suffix â€“Ã¦k is derivational and its input and output are mostly nominal; however, in some occasions, adjectives and verb stems can be inputs to word-formation processes involving â€“Ã¦k. 3) Jurafskyâ€™s framework accounts for Persian data to a great extent. Nevertheless, some of the suggested concepts in his network are not applicable to Persian, and there are concepts in Persian that have not been included in his proposed semantic network, and thus his framework needs to be slightly modified.Â Â Â
The theory of multilingualism in Albania
Authors: Papamihali Eva 
Published: January 2023

Until the 60s in the XX century, in Europe, foreign languages were a privilege aimed just for the rich, the educated and some other people who had specific crafts. Today in Europe and Albania, the foreign languages are part of the daily activities of lots of people. These languages enable getting and using a variety of information and nowadays this process is becoming easier and easier thanks to the increasing number of people who know one or even more foreign languages.Â Everybody knows and expresses the fact that foreign languages are a â€œmustâ€. The question which arises immediately after that is which of these languages we should learn. While attempting to answer the first one, there arises the second question, the third one and so on. What is communication like today? What will it be like in the future? Starting from the moment we think and dream about a future, there are still concrete opportunities to be analyzed so as to how we can get there. Along this article, we will reflect on communication today and we will describe the challenges that teaching foreign languages in Albanian schools should face. According to the statistics of the Eurobarometer in Europe (Special Eurobarometer 243. 2006) the biggest part of Europeans (65%) first get in touch with the foreign languages at school. It is school which enables the longest contact with the foreign languages. This fact makes school the most important and the most critical element to be studied compared to the supportive policies of multilingualism in communication.
From The Editor
Authors: Campbell Marilyn 
Published: January 2023

EditorialIt is the great honor for us to edit proceedings of â€œ7th World Conference on Psychology, Counselling and Guidance (WCPCG 2016)â€ Pine Bay Holiday Resort, KusadasÄ± Izmir, Turkey, 28 - 30 April, 2016. This privileged scientific event has contributed to the field of educational research for seven years.As the guest editors of this issue, we are glad to see variety of articles focusing on Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organization Psychology, Traffic Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychometric Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Media Psychology, Neuroscience Psychology, Child and Adolescent Counselling, Adult and Elder Counselling, Family Counselling, School Counselling, Higher Education Counselling, Health Counselling, Crisis and Risk Counselling, Occupational Counselling, Industrial Counselling, Cyber Counselling, Psychology Education and Occupational Issues, Inter-disciplinary approaches to Psychology, Counselling and Guidance, Technology usage in Psychology, Counselling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counselling, Special Education, etc.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Furthermore, the conference is getting more international each year, which is an indicator that it is getting worldwide known and recognized. Scholars from all over the world contributed to the conference. Special thanks are to all the reviewers, the members of the international editorial board, the publisher, and those involved in technical processes. We would like to thank all who contributed to in every process to make this issue actualized. A total of 27 full papers or abstracts were submitted for this conference and each paper has been peer reviewed by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total of 11 high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.Â I hope that you will enjoy reading the papers.Best Regards Â Guest EditorsProf. Dr. Marilyn Campbell, Queensland University of Technology, AustraliaÂ Editorial AssistantMsc. Zeynep Genc, Near East University, North Cyprus
Global sustainable and responsible investment activities and strategies of companies
Authors: Vartiak Lukas 
Published: January 2023

When companies invest their financial resources for gainful purposes, not all of their investment decisions are beneficial to the public welfare. Therefore, companies can invest in the new areas while also participating in the public welfare. This is embodied by the term sustainable and responsible investment (SRI). The aim of the paper is to identify SRI activities and strategies which should be included in the investment decision-making process of companies. The achievement of the aim is pursued by study of relevant documents and websites of the institutions dealing with SRI and SRI activities and strategies. Secondary research was mainly based on the analysis. The main finding is that existing SRI activities and strategies are not scrupulously CSR-oriented. As a result, SRI activities and strategies oriented on CSR areas are to be identified. Â Â Keywords: CSR; SRI; SRI activities and strategies; ESG factors; investors;
Practice and associated factors of traditional uvulectomy among caregivers having children less than 5 years old in South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2020; a triangulated cross-sectional study.
Authors: Yirdaw Berhanu Wale , Gobeza Mengistu Berhanu , Gebreegziabher Netsanet Tsegaye 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Traditional uvulectomy is widely practiced in Africa especially in sub-Saharan countries including Ethiopia. Studies conducted in different times and areas of the world have shown that the level of practice of uvulectomy and its associated factors were varied from country to country. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the practice and associated factors of traditional uvulectomy among caregivers having children less than 5 years old in the South Gondar Zone.
Objective; this study aimed to assess practice and associated factors of traditional uvulectomy among caregivers having children less than 5 years old in South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2020.
Method: a community – based triangulated cross-sectional study was conducted on 644 participants. Quantitative data were collected from 634 participants using a structured interviewer-administered Amharic version questionnaire; it was entered into Epi Data and analyzed using SPSS. Qualitative data were collected from 10 participants via an in-depth interview and analyzed by OpenCode. Descriptive statistics were calculated and logistic regressions were fitted to declare statistical significance at p-value < 0.05 and 95% CI.
Result: the prevalence of traditional uvulectomy in this study was 52.5% (95% CI, 48.6 – 56.3%). Moreover, lack of information [AOR = 2.975 (1.677 - 5.277)], perceived as uvula causes illness [AOR = 4.888 (2.954 - 8.086)], future intention or will perform [AOR = 4.188 (2.584 - 6.788)], perceived as traditional uvulectomy should not be eradicated [AOR = 1.893 (1.172 - 3.057)]), saw the previous good result [AOR = 9.396 (5.512 - 16.016)], health personnel hospitality problem [AOR = 5.922 (2.392 – 14.664)] and did not get cured by pharmacologic treatment [AOR = 3.918 (2.073, 7.405)] were significantly associated with traditional uvulectomy.
Conclusion and recommendation: the prevalence of traditional uvulectomy was high. Lack of information, perceived as uvula causes illness, future intention to uvulectomy, perceived as traditional uvulectomy should not be eradicated, saw the previous good result, health personnel hospitality problem and did not get cured by pharmacologic treatment were the factors significantly associated with traditional uvula cutting. Therefore, special attention will be given to creating further awareness to the community at large and setting controlling mechanisms for the health care delivery system.
Medical Student Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and USMLE Step 1 Exam Score
Authors: Davison Jenna , Taylor Malynda B. , Bumsted Tracy N. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background

Medical students from all backgrounds should have equitable opportunities of employment. Currently, many specialties utilize a minimum threshold for USMLE Step 1 score when screening applicants for residency interviews.

Activity

A survey of non-modifiable risk factors and Step 1 exam scores was collected and analyzed.

Results and Discussion

Study results demonstrated students with Adverse Childhood Experience score (ACEs) had increased odds of not meeting a minimum threshold. Students of Color and students who identified as female had higher odds of ACEs ≥3. The relationship between ACEs and Step 1 score was not significant at the passing threshold.
A longitudinal follow-up of continuous laryngoscopy during exercise test scores in athletes
Authors: Irewall Tommie , Bäcklund Catharina , Naumburg Estelle , Ryding Marie , Stenfors Nikolai 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is diagnosed by the continuous laryngoscopy during exercise (CLE). Whether or how much CLE test scores vary over time is unknown. This study aimed to compare CLE test scores in athletes over time, irrespective of respiratory symptoms and grade of laryngeal obstruction.
Methods
Ninety-eight athletes previously screened for EILO were invited for a follow-up CLE irrespective of CLE scores and respiratory symptoms. Twenty-nine athletes aged 16–27 did a follow-up CLE 3–23 months after the baseline test. Laryngeal obstruction at the glottic and supraglottic levels was graded by the observer during exercise, at baseline and follow-up, using a visual grade score (0–3 points).
Results
At baseline, 11 (38%) of the 29 athletes had moderate laryngeal obstruction and received advice on breathing technique; among them, 8 (73%) reported exercise-induced dyspnea during the last 12 months. At follow-up, 8 (73%) of the athletes receiving advice on breathing technique had an unchanged supraglottic score. Three (17%) of the 18 athletes with no or mild laryngeal obstruction at baseline had moderate supraglottic obstruction at follow-up, and none of the 3 reported exercise-induced dyspnea.
Conclusions
In athletes with repeated testing, CLE scores remain mostly stable over 3–24 months even with advice on breathing technique to those with EILO. However, there is some intraindividual variability in CLE scores over time.
Trial Registration ISRCTN, ISRCTN60543467, 2020/08/23, retrospectively registered, ISRCTN - ISRCTN60543467: Investigating conditions causing breathlessness in athletes
Genetic Diversity and Phylogeography of cultivated and wild Ophipogon japonicus based on chloroplast DNA exploration for origin and sustainable cultivation
Authors: Zhao Luying , Shen Yi , Zhang Qiaoyan , Liu Sha , Ren Qiuru , Qin Luping , Sun Yiqi 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
Ophipogon japonicus, planted in Sichuan (CMD) and Zhejiang (ZMD) Province in China, has a long cultivation history that can trace back to Ming dynasty (500 years ago) and Song dynasty (600 years ago) respectively. During the long period of domestication, the genetic diversity of cultivated O. japonicus has decreased a lot so that this species is facing with plant degradation. Therefore, it is urgent to clarify the genetic diversity and origin of cultivated O. japonicus to establish a theoretical basis for the utilization and conservation of the genetic resources of O. japonicus.
Result
We analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of 266 O. japonicus individuals from 23 sampling sites based on 4 chloroplast DNA sequences (atpB-rbcL、rpl16、psbA-trnH and rpl20-5’rps12), identified the effects of domestication on genetic diversity of cultivars and determined the geographic origins of cultivars. The results showed that cultivated O. japonicus and wild O. japonicus had 4 haplotypes and 15 haplotypes respectively. The genetic diversity of two cultivars (Hd = 0.35700, π = 0.06667) was much lower than the wild populations (Hd = 0.76200, π = 0.20378), and the level of genetic diversity in CMD (Hd = 0.01900, π = 0.00125) was lower than that in ZMD (Hd = 0.06900, π = 0.01096). Genetic differentiation between the cultivated and the wild (FST= 0.82044) was significant, especially between the two cultivars (FST= 0.98254). This species showed a more pronounced phylogeographical structure (NST > GST, P < 0.05). The result of phylogenetic tree showed that demonstrated with the outgroup O. amblyphyllus Wang et Dai, the genetic difference between CMD and ZMD is not enough to distinguish the cultivars from two producing area. Besides, both CMD and ZMD have a closer relationship with wild populations in Sichuan than that in Zhejiang. In addition, according to the TCS network and MaxEnt suggested that the wild population TQ located in Sichuan Province should be served as the ancestor of cultivated O. japonicus, which is supported by RASP analysis.
Conclusion
These results suggest that cultivated O. japonicus has experienced dramatic loss of genetic diversity under anthropogenic influence. The genetic differentiation between CMD and ZMD was likely to be influenced by founder effect and strong artificial selection for plant traits. It appears that wild populations in Sichuan area were involved in the origin of not only CMD but also ZMD. Furthermore, some scientific strategies are suggested for resource conservation of O. japonicus based on its genetic diversity and population structure in this study.
The Effect of Ding’s Screw and Tension Band Wiring for Treatment of Olecranon Fractures：A Finite Element Study
Authors: Nuo Yin , Pan Mingman , Li Chenglei , Du Li , Ding Liang 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background:Tension band wiring (TBW) is common surgical intervention for olecranon fractures. However, high rate of complications such as loss of reduction, skin irritation, and migration of the K-wires were reported up to 80%. We have developed a new cannulated screw with holes on the tail, which called Ding’s screw. The goal of this study was to evaluate the stability of Ding’s screw and tension band wiring (DSTBW) for treatment of olecranon fractures by using a finite element analysis.
Method: We conducted a finite element model by using two fixation methods: Ding’s screw and tension band wiring (DSTBW) and K-wire tension band wiring (TBW), were simulated to fix the olecranon fractures. The stress distribution, opening angle, twisting angle, and pullout strength of K-wires or screws were analyzed and compared.
Results: The highest von Mises stress of fixation happened in 90°elbow movement in both groups. The value was 241.2 MPa at scews in DSTBW, and was 405.0 MPa at K-wires in TBW. Opening angle: 0.730°,0.741° at 45° and 0.679°, 0.693° at 90° elbow flexion for TBW and DSTBW, respectively. Twisting angle: 0.146°,0.180° at 45° flexion and 0.111°, 0.134° at 90° flexion for TBW and DSTBW, respectively. There was much higher pullout strength of DSTBW when compared to TBW. The maximum pullout strength was 2179.1N for screws in DSTBW, and it was 263.6N for K-wires in TBW.
Conclusion: The technique of DSTBW can provide stable fixation to olecranon fractures, and reduce the risk of failure and migration of medical apparatus and instruments.