bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Measuring self-as-context in Chinese college students: Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of self-as-context scale (C-SACS)
Authors: Fang Shuanghu , Huang Mingjie , Wang Yiyi 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveTo examine the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Self-as-Context Scale (SACS) in college students.MethodWe used convenience sampling to recruit 708 Chinese college students. All participants completed the SACS and 343 of them were asked to complete the validation questionnaires (Satisfaction with Life Scale, Peace of Mind Scale, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire-Fusion, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21) at the same time. We conducted items analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), measurement invariance test, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and internal consistency reliability analysis. After 3 weeks, 217 participants filled out the SACS again to assess the test–retest reliability.ResultsThe exploratory factor analysis showed that the SACS consisted of two factors (Centering and Transcending), with a total of 9 items. The confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the two-factor structure fit well (χ2 = 55.40,df = 22, CFI = 0.977, TLI = 0.963, RMSEA = 0.065, SRMR = 0.032). According to the results of the measurement invariance tests, configural invariance, metric invariance, scalar invariance, and strict invariance of the 2-factor model, the C-SACS scores were comparable across genders. Additionally, the C-SACS total score and its subscale scores were significantly positively correlated with positive indicators of mental health (life satisfaction, affective well-being), significantly negatively correlated with negative emotions (depression, anxiety, stress), significantly negatively correlated with experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion (except for the Transcending factor), and significantly positively correlated with mindful attention and awareness. Regression analysis results revealed that the C-SACS surpasses the incremental effectiveness of AAQ-II and CFQ-F in predicting different psychological health indicators. The Cronbach’sαcoefficients of the C-SACS and two subscales were 0.88 [0.71, 0.90], 0.80 [0.87, 0.90] and 0.85 [0.83, 0.88] and McDonald’sω = 0.88 [0.87, 0.90],ω = 0.80 [0.78, 0.83],ω = 0.85[0.83, 0.88]. The test–retest reliability (ICC) was 0.73 and 0.72, respectively.ConclusionThe results of our study suggest that the Chinese version of SACS has good reliability and validity in Chinese college students.
Negative symptom dimensions and social functioning in Chinese patients with schizophrenia
Authors: Gao Tianqi , Huang Zetao , Huang Bingjie , Zhou Tianhang , Shi Chuan , Yu Xin , Pu Chengcheng 
Published: December 2022

ObjectiveNegative symptoms can seriously affect social functioning in patients with schizophrenia. However, the role of various components of negative symptoms in social functioning remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the associations among three different dimensions of negative symptoms (i.e., communication, emotion, and motivation) and social functioning to identify potential therapeutic targets.MethodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled 202 Chinese participants with schizophrenia. Negative symptoms were evaluated using the Negative Symptom Assessment (NSA). Social functioning was represented by the Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP) total score and employment status. Correlation analysis was conducted to clarify the relationship between negative symptoms and the PSP total score. Regression analysis was performed to explore the determinants of the PSP total score and employment status, considering negative symptoms and possible confounders, such as demographic features, positive symptoms, cognitive symptoms, depressive symptoms, and extrapyramidal side effects.ResultsThe PSP total score was correlated with all three dimensions of negative symptoms (i.e., emotion, motivation, and communication; rs = –0.509, –0.662, and –0.657, respectively). Motivation, instead of emotion or communication, predicted both low PSP total scores and unemployment.ConclusionSocial functioning in patients with schizophrenia was significantly related to motivation. Further studies should focus on motivation and consider it as a therapeutic target to improve patients’ social functioning.
Leadership for systems change: Researcher practices for enhancing research impact in the prevention of chronic disease
Authors: Pescud Melanie , Rychetnik Lucie , Allender Steven , Irving Michelle J. , Howse Eloise , Rutter Harry , Ison Ray , Riley Therese , Friel Sharon , Finegood Diane T. 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionStrengthening systems for chronic disease prevention is essential. Leadership for systems change is an important key to strengthening systems. Leadership in prevention research for supporting systems change remains a relatively abstract concept and there is limited empirical information about the leadership practices of prevention research teams when viewed through a complexity lens. In this paper we examine and describe some systems leadership practices for creating change through prevention research, as identified in a series of six case studies.MethodsA qualitative approach incorporating semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document review was used to facilitate an in-depth investigation of the research topic.ResultsSeveral researcher practices for enhancing research impact in the prevention of chronic disease were distilled from the data pertaining to how they sought to create change. These included persuasive communication, compassion and deep listening, reflective practice, and embedding themselves within the systems they sought to change.DiscussionThe findings provide insights that may assist prevention researchers and other practitioners dedicated to creating change in chronic disease prevention.
Discontinuation of long acting reversible contraceptive use and its determinants among women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Gebeyehu Natnael Atnafu , Tegegne Kirubel Dagnaw , Biset Gebyaw , Sewuyew Dagne Addisu , Alemu Biresaw Wassihun , Yitayew Alemker Mola 
Published: December 2022

IntroductionContraception discontinuation is a major public health issue that leads to unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate discontinuation of contraceptives and its determinants in Ethiopia.MethodsPubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, and Addis Ababa University online library were searched. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using STATA statistical software (v. 14). Publication bias was checked by forest plot, Begg's rank test, and Egger's regression test. To look for heterogeneity, I2 was computed, and an overall estimated analysis was carried out. Subgroup analysis was done by region, study setting, and publication. The pooled odds ratio for associated factors was also computed.ResultsOut of 654 studies assessed, 20 met our criteria and were included in the study. The total number of study participants was 8,780. The pooled prevalence of discontinuation of long acting reversible contraceptive use was 36.94% (95% CI: 28.547–45.326). According to sub-group analysis, Amhara region (45%) and institution-based studies (47.9%) had the highest prevalence. The most common reason for contraceptive discontinuation was negative side effect (42.3%).Women experienced side effects (AOR = 2.833:95% CI:2.005–4.003), didn't receive counseling on side effects (AOR = 2.417; 95% CI: 1.591–3.672), didn't appoint follow up (AOR = 2.820; 95% CI: 2.048–3.881), dissatisfied with the given service (AOR = 5.156; 95% CI: 3.644–7.296), and a desire to be pregnant (AOR = 2.366; 95% CI: 1.760–3.182) were predictors of discontinuation of contraceptives.ConclusionIn Ethiopia, the pooled prevalence of long acting contraceptive discontinuation was high. Side effects, not being informed about side effects, dissatisfaction with the provided service, no insertion follow-up, and a desire to become pregnant were all associated factors. Healthcare professionals should focus on the client's reproductive goals, proper management of side effects, counseling, and post-insertion visits.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022347860, identifier CRD42022347860.
Vacuum assisted closure for defects of the abdominal wall after intestinal transplantation
Authors: Pinheiro Rafael S. , Andraus Wellington , Fortunato Allana C. , Galvão Flavio H. F. , Nacif Lucas S. , Waisberg Daniel R. , Arantes Rubens M. , Lee Andre D. , Rocha-Santos Vinicius , Martino Rodrigo B. , Ducatti Liliana , Haddad Luciana Bertocco de Paiva , Bezerra Regis O. F. , Carneiro-D'Albuquerque Luiz Augusto 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundIsolated intestinal transplantation (IT) is indicated in cases of intestinal failure (IF) in the absence of severe liver dysfunction. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is the most frequent IF etiology, and due to the absence or considerable reduction of intestinal loops in the abdominal cavity in these patients, there is atrophy and muscle retraction of the abdominal wall, leading to loss of the abdominal domain and elasticity and preventing the primary closure of the abdominal wall. This study aimed to describe a technique for the closure of the abdominal wall after IT without using prostheses.MethodsFour patients underwent IT with the impossibility of primary closure of the abdominal wall. We describe a novel technique, associating a series of vacuum-assisted closure dressings, components separation, and relaxation incisions.ResultsAll patients presented a successful closure of the abdominal wall with the described technique, with no complications related to the abdominal wall.ConclusionThe technique proved to be safe, effective, and reproducible as an option for abdominal wall closure after IT. Employing this technique in a greater number of cases is necessary to confirm these results.
Ativismos Ambientais e Espiritualidades: (re) existências em Vandana Shiva e Dorothy Stang
Authors: Zimmermann Tania Regina , Bahia Cristiano Anderson 
Published: December 2022

O protagonismo feminino em ações de defesa do modo de vida de comunidades e de seus espaços de existências dignos e pautados na sustentabilidade nos alude por discussões que as colocam nos seus agenciamentos. Nesse sentido, objetiva-se discutir a participação feminina e suas inserções possíveis no ecofeminismo permeadas pela religiosidade e espiritualidade a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Duas personagens foram estudadas pelas suas referências na atualidade: a indiana Vandana Schiva e a naturalizada brasileira Dorothy Stang, pois a experiência espiritual dessas mulheres nos aduz a uma conexão específica com o meio ambiente e com modos de ativismos políticos. A pesquisa pontua que na socialização dessas mulheres alenta-se para o cuidado como afetação, para a solidariedade e a gratuidade, reforçando a sensibilidade e a justiça social.
Monogamia e (anti)colonialidades:
Authors: Núñez Geni Daniela , De Oliveira João Manuel , De Souza Lago Mara Coelho 
Published: December 2022

Neste trabalho buscou-se apresentar perspectivas indígenas às noções de monogamia e não monogamia, tendo o conceito de colonialidade como principal chave de análise. Como inspiração cosmogônica, foi utilizado o conceito de “artesania narrativa guarani”, através do qual foram avaliados os efeitos e reverberações da cristianização na construção da monogamia em Abya Ayla. O trançado teórico-temporal do artigo foi realizado em três fios: no primeiro, foram investigadas as relações entre monogamia e cristianização; no segundo, os efeitos contemporâneos dos discursos presentes nas cartas jesuíticas e no terceiro apresentaram-se as perspectivas filosóficas guarani sobre não monogamia. O referencial teórico foi construído de modo interdisciplinar, contando com as contribuições de historiografias, estudos descoloniais, anticoloniais e relatos orais. Salientou-se que a monogamia insere-se em uma conjuntura dos sistemas coloniais de monocultura (monoteísmo, monogamia, monossexismo) os quais têm em comum os princípios da exclusividade, não concomitância e não convivência. Por outro lado, a não monogamia indígena teria como princípio a floresta como signo de diversidade e concomitância. Como resultado, pontuou-se a importância das vozes indígenas na articulação de perspectivas não monogâmicas e de lutas anticoloniais, rumo a um reflorestamento emocional das relações não só inter humanos, mas com o planeta.
Palavras-chave: não monogamia indígena; artesania afetiva; colonialidade.
“isolamento social” e os níveis de escolaridade:
Authors: Rodrigues Lidiane 
Published: December 2022

Neste artigo, caracterizam-se e analisam-se determinadas condições políticas, sociológicas e culturais do modo de praticar o “isolamento social”, como medida não farmacológica e preventiva à disseminação da “Corona Vírus Disease” (COVID-19), no estado de São Paulo. Para tanto, baseia-se nas respostas dadas por 4118 indivíduos, maiores de 18 anos, a um questionário que circulou online, entre abril e julho de 2020. Inicialmente, o artigo discute o caráter voluntário e não obrigatório da adesão ao isolamento social, no Brasil. Em seguida, destaca, no perfil dos respondentes, o nível de escolaridade, com o objetivo de averiguar possíveis incidências deste fator sobre a equação prática definidora do isolamento social – isto é: a permanência ou a saída do domicílio, assim como sobre os juízos a respeito dela. O artigo constata certa vantagem dos indivíduos com mais escolaridade, posto que não apenas tenham mais acesso às informações a respeito da doença, porém sejam também mais propensos a incorporá-las em suas reações. Por outro lado, de modo contra intuitivo, observa que estes indivíduos são também mais condescentes na avaliação de seu regime de restrições e licenciosidade. As razões disso são discutidas com base na perspectiva teórica de Pierre Bourdieu e Luc Boltanski.
Effect of noninvasive castration method on weight gain, behavior and meat quality of ram lambs
Authors: Novotniné Dankó Gabriella , Czoller Rebeka , Rózsa-Várszegi Zsófia , Balogh Péter 
Published: December 2022

In the course of producing heavyweight lambs (above 35 kg), males need to be separated from females at the end of the fattening period. If not, the rams must be castrated because they reach sexual maturity, and their activity bothers the ewes or unwanted pregnancy may occur. The present study surveys if the Hungarian sheep keepers know or use the non-surgical elastrator method for castration and assess the effect of castration (surgical and non-surgical) on daily weight gain, behavior, moving activity, and meat quality of rams, respectively. We found many advantages regarding the use of the elastrator method. Based on the survey results, 10% of farmers who used elastrator had a positive experience and favorable opinion about this method. There is no need to separate the rams, which allows for less area requirement and more economical technological conditions. The traditional castration (with a knife) process is longer (4–6 minutes), and caused longer-lasting stress while the elastrator application is bloodless, took only 20–30 seconds, and were stress-free. The number of steps of ring-gelded individuals was much lower than that of the non-castrated rams. The difference in steps number could also be seen in ewes separated into different ram groups. The weight gains of individuals castrated by the ring were better than the surgically castrated ones and also individuals with testicles. The palatability of the meat from the non-castrated group was less favorable, and the chewiness of the ringed group was the best. Finally, our results highlighted the benefits of the noninvasive elastrator method in animal welfare aspects.
Ocupação Do Sertão De Leste Nas Minas Gerais Do Século XIX
Authors: Santos Victor Vinicius do , Carneiro Patrício Silva , Horta Célio Augusto da Cunha 
Published: December 2022

Esse estudo examina aspectos da ocupação da porção de Minas Gerais, anteriormente denominadas de Sertões de Leste, tendo em conta sua posição geográfica – situada na borda da região mineradora – e as frentes pioneiras que alcançaram essa vasta extensão de florestas no século XIX. Suas características naturais se preservaram devido a fatores de ordem política e econômica que impediram a circulação e o estabelecimento de colonos nessas terras. Contudo, a partir de 1808, o desbravamento e conquista ganharam impulso. Entre 1808 e 1839, as bases que garantiram a entrada no Sertão de Leste foram estabelecidas e os maiores obstáculos vencidos com a construção de novas estradas oficiais, doações de sesmarias e proliferação de fazendas e vilas que gradualmente acabaram com o espaço vital dos indígenas. De 1840 até o fim do século a ocupação se intensificou, as sesmarias doadas foram ocupadas, novas terras foram empossadas, o desmatamento, a agropecuária e atividades correlatas expandiram-se e a diversificação econômica ganhou expressão. O café avançou sobre essas terras, especialmente a partir de 1850/60 e, mais tarde, a indústria têxtil, a siderurgia e a mineração se consolidaram definitivamente nas imediações do curso médio da bacia do rio Doce.
Shared Autonomy Locomotion Synthesis with Virtual Wearable Robotic Devices
Authors: Hodossy Balint , Farina Dario 
Published: December 2022

<p>Objective: Virtual environments provide a safe and accessible way to test innovative technologies for controlling wearable robotic devices for assisting human movement. However, to apply them to systems that support walking, such as powered prosthetic legs, it is not enough to model the hardware itself. Predictive locomotion synthesizers can generate the movements of a virtual user, with whom the simulated device can be trained or evaluated. </p>
<p>Methods: We implemented a Deep Reinforcement Learning based motion controller in a physics engine, where autonomy over the humanoid model is shared between the simulated user and the control policy of an active prosthesis. A data-driven, continuous representations of user intent was used to simulate a Human Machine Interface that controlled a transtibial prosthesis. The system was tested in a complex non-steady-state locomotion task, involving turns and stops.</p>
<p>Results: Providing the intent to the device control policy did not improve performance of the human-prosthesis system if both policies were learnt simultaneously. However, if the human walking policy was frozen, the intent-driven prosthesis outperformed its counterpart at non-cyclic gait patterns.</p>
<p>Conclusion: The continuous intent representation used was shown to mitigate the need for compensatory gait patterns from their virtual users. Co-adaptation was identified as a potential challenge for training prosthesis control policies with human-in-the-loop.</p>
<p>Significance: The proposed framework outlines a way to explore the complex design space of robot-assisted gait, promoting the transfer of the next generation of intent driven controllers from the lab to real-life scenarios.</p>
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Optimal Participation of Co-located Wind-battery Plants in Sequential Electricity Markets
Authors: Zhu Rujie , Das Kaushik , Sørensen Poul Ejnar , Hansen Anca Daniela 
Published: December 2022

<p>Since hybrid power plants (HPPs) play an intensive role in the energy supply balance of future energy systems, there is today an increased attention on co-located wind-battery HPPs both in industry and academia. However, the profitability of HPPs in sequential electricity markets to overcome initial investment costs has not been yet well examined, especially with respect to balancing services provision. This article proposes a novel energy management system (EMS) for optimal participation of wind-battery HPPs in two sequential electricity markets, namely in spot market and balancing market. The methodology consists of three optimization models, which allow HPPs to achieve energy arbitrage, to provide balancing services, and to reduce real-time imbalance costs. Furthermore, the profitability of HPPs in future (2030) energy scenario is analyzed based on the new designed and developed EMS taking balancing service into account. The results of the overplanting case show that HPPs operated based on the proposed EMS achieve net present value 3.6 times as high as sole operation in spot market.</p>
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE PENEMUAN (DISCOVERY LEARNING) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Susianti Ria Eka 
Published: December 2022

A planned effort to develop one's potential and change one's attitude and way of thinking to interact in daily life so that how to behave for the better is the meaning of education. Mastery of concepts is very much needed in the learning process in the classroom but in fact there are still many students who do not understand the concept so that learning outcomes are still low, one of the causes of the lack of mastery of learning concepts in class is the lack of variety in learning or the use of classical learning methods makes students bored and bored to follow the learning process in class so that the material presented by the teacher is not conveyed properly to students. The method used in this study using descriptive quantitative methods, the data were analyzed using statistical calculations for the population in this study were all students of class VII SMP SLB Lampung Province which consisted of 2 classes with a total of 16 students, while the sample was taken 2 classes, namely class VII.A and class VII.B. To find out student results, an essay test was conducted. From the results of testing the hypothesis using the statistical formula t-test obtained the value of t = 3.08. From the t distribution table at the 5% significant level, it is known that t = 2.14 and t = 1.76, while at the 1% significant level it is known that t = t= 2.98 and t = 2.62, this means t > t
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DENGAN PENDEKATAN METAKOGNITIF TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS
Authors: Fitaloka Reza Dea , Netriwati Netriwati , Fadila Abi 
Published: December 2022

Rendahnya kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemahaman konsep matematis peserta didik di SMA N 1 Negerikaton Pesawaran dikarenakan peserta didik kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal yang diberikan serta kurang terlibat aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemahaman konsep matematis peserta didik yang mengikuti proses pembelajaran menggunakan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan pendekatan metakognitif dibandingkan dengan peserta didik yang mengikuti proses pembelajaran menggunakan model Pembelajaran dengan PBL saja pada kelas eksperimen 02 dan pembelajaran Direct Intruction pada kelas kontrol. Penelitian ini merupakan Quasy Eksperimental Design dengan Posttest Design. Penelitian ini memiliki jumlah populasi sebanyak 98 peserta didik kelas XI IPA. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 3 kelas dengan teknik sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan Cluster Random Sampling yaitu kelas XI IPA 1 sebagai kelas eksperimen 01, kelas XI IPA 3 sebagai kelas eksperimen 02 dan kelas XI IPA 2 sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes (essay). Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, setelah dilakukan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji MANOVA menggunakan SPSS 22 didapat bahwa nilai Pillai’s Trace, Wilk’s Lambda, Hotelling’s Trace, Roy’s Largest Root = 0.000 dan nilai α kriteria uji sehingga hipotesis ditolak dan diterima yang berarti terdapat pengaruh model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan pendekatan metakognitif terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemahaman konsep matematis.