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The Degree Of Intercultural Sensitivity And Effectiveness Among Students Of The College Of Education In Kuwait, Ghazi Alrasheedi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study aimed to identify the degree of intercultural sensitivity (IS) and intercultural effectiveness (IE) among students of the College of Education in Kuwait. The study sample consisted of 370 randomly selected students. A questionnaire consisting mainly of (IS) scale and (IE) scale was used to collect the data. Each of the scales comprises of five components. The results showed high scores of students’ responses in both the (IS) and (IE) components, which shows high levels of (IS) and (IE) towards those who are culturally different from them. The results also showed female superiority in some areas of the (IS) …

Archetypes (Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad, Third Coast Percussion), Nathan Cornelius

Soundboard Scholar

A review of  Archetypes, by Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad, and Third Coast Percussion (Cedille 201, 2021, 1 compact disc).

Anemia In Pregnancy And Low Birth Weight Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Kalijambe, Sang Sanggita Surya, Nur Aisyah Jamil, Dwi Cahyanti, Aulia Rahma, Amalia Adityas D. S, Tika Minawati Dewi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Pregnant women and infants were a vulnerable group during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to determine anemia in pregnancy and Low Birth Weight (LBW) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze their associated factors. This was a cross-sectional study used secondary data from maternal and child health records in Kalijambe Public health center, Sragen. A total of 1169 birth records from the period of 2019-2020 were collected. The chi-square and logistic regression were used to analyze the differences and significant associated factors. The prevalence of anemia in pregnancy increased from 38.33% in 2019 to 49.21% in 2020 ( …

Application Of Faulkenberry (2018) Bayes Factor To A Balanced Two Way Analysis Of Variance With Random Effects, Onyeike D. Egburonu, Omotayo A. Abidoye

Tanzania Journal of Science

The Analysis of Variance technique estimates variance components by comparing their mean squares to their expected values. Nevertheless, this method could give variance component estimates that are found outside the parameter space, i.e. negative estimates. In a bid to overcome this deficiency, alternate approaches are essential, and likelihood-based approaches have become common over time. Bayesian techniques have also been proposed and Bayes factors developed for examining various models. We applied the Bayes factor proposed by Faulkenberry (2018) to a Balanced Two Way ANOVA under three (3) cases, namely Case 1: the levels of the two factors are fixed; Case 2: …

The Effectiveness Of Occupation-Based Virtual Reality Intervention On Upper Extremity Functional Improvement In Post-Stroke Individuals: A Systematic Review, Darcy Bowman, Tiffani Suhm, Ann Marie Brown, Aubrey Barrett, Hannah Reilley

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

Purpose: Virtual reality (VR)-based therapy is an emerging practice in the clinical setting and still requires research documenting its efficacy. This review analyzed the effectiveness of VR-based therapy on upper extremity (UE) motor recovery in individuals with chronic stroke by analyzing multiple randomized controlled trials.

Methods: Search limits for this review consisted of articles published between January 2010 and January 2020 and available in English. Search keywords were based on language in individual databases (e.g. stroke or cerebrovascular accident, upper extremity, occupational therapy). Articles were limited to include only randomized control trials consisting of adult patients (18+) with …

Securing The Precipitous Heights: U.S. Lawfare As A Means To Confront China At Sea, In Space, And Cyberspace, Garret S. Bowman

Pace International Law Review

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Role Of Technological Revolution In Transport And Communications Development, Mohamad B. Chami

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The arousal of technology has changed a lot of aspects in human life and has drastically changed its path through a revolution that changed the whole world. This revolution took place in various aspects while affecting significantly the global economy and from those fields that considerably affect the life of human beings in the previous and current centuries are Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and transportation. It is these two factors that play a major role in the economy of countries and dominate the lives of societies in the world. Thus, this paper studies the impact of the technology revolution …

The Palestinian American “Transnational Identity”, Tarik Mokadi, Ayman Yousef

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This research aims at studying the complicated nature of the identity crisis suffered by the second generation of Palestinian Americans. This goal has been further explored by referring to different theoretical perspectives and conceptual paradigms to understand and analyze this topic under investigation. Many models and approaches have been used to reflect on the experiences of the Palestinians living in the US as Diasporic communities, facing the hardships of refugeedom and the pain of Return dream to the homeland. Both researchers attempted to rationalize the usage of these western related theories to fit the Palestinian context by matching them with …

The Compatibility Of The School Science Laboratories Environment With The Knowledge Economy Skills In The 1st Irbid Educational Directorate Schools, Mania Obaido

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aims at identifying the compatibility of the environment of school science laboratories with the skills of knowledge economy, and the study relied on the descriptive approach, where the questionnaire was used to collect data and included four filed, namely: creativity and thinking, problem-solving, effectiveness of the laboratory environment, and the provision of possibilities and communication technology, where the honesty and reliability of questionnaire have been verified. The sample of the study consisted of (228) supervisors of science laboratories in the 1st Irbid educational Directorate schools. The results showed that the environment of school science laboratories corresponds to the …

Creolizing Modern Buddhism: A Reply To Yarran Hominh & A. Minh Nguyen, Evan Thompson

Comparative Philosophy

In reply to Hominh and Nguyen, I argue that “creolizing” methods in the study and practice of Buddhism should not be opposed to historicist and contextualist modes of investigation and understanding. Rather, historicism and contextualism can and should inform creolizing approaches.

Cosmopolitanism, Creolization, And Non-Exceptionalist Buddhist Modernisms: On Evan Thompson’S Why I Am Not A Buddhist, Yarran Hominh, A. Minh Nguyen

Comparative Philosophy

In his recent book, Why I Am Not a Buddhist, Evan Thompson argues that inter-tradition or cross-cultural philosophical dialogue ought to be governed by cosmopolitan conversational norms that do not subsume any one tradition’s deep commitments under those of any other tradition, but rather bring those commitments into the discussion so that they can be challenged and defended. He argues on this basis for the application of a deeply contextualist and historicist interpretive methodology to Buddhist texts, concepts, and theories in dialogue with philosophy and contemporary cognitive sciences. Buddhist modernism, in eschewing that deeply contextualist and historicist methodology, falls …

A Sonogram Of The Dark Side Of The Dao: The Possibility Of Antinatalism In Daoism, Robbert Zandbergen

Comparative Philosophy

In the present work I study Daoist philosophy in conjunction with the radical new philosophy of antinatalism, spearheaded by South African philosopher David Benatar. Although I am not claiming equivalence between the two, a meaningful communication emerges between the classical Chinese sources used here and the modern doctrine of antinatalism. I argue that both visions partake in a radical critique of consciousness according to which this faculty of the human mind is far from what it is often held to be. In fact, it is perceived as a destructive and disruptive element of, and in, existence. Moreover, both offer a …

Appearance And Momentariness: The Nature Of Being Between Nāgārjuna, The Sarvāstivādins And Neo-Parmenidism, Federico Divino

Comparative Philosophy

In this article I will try to demonstrate the existence of points in common between the eternalist instances of Parmenidean philosophy and the Buddhist formulations made by some parts of the Abhidhamma, Nāgārjuna, and the Sarvāstivādins. These three philosophies have numerous points in common with Emanuele Severino’s formulations from the point of view of what is defined as neo-Parmenidism. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that the points in common between these systems of thought are due to a basic affinity which, despite having led them to emphasize different themes, present similar reasoning and logical consequences, which allow …

Methods Of Development Of Coordination Abilities Of Young Rhytmic Gymnasts, Manzura Davronbekovna Ortikova

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: to scientifically substantiate the effectiveness of the methodology for developing the coordination abilities of 5-7-year-old artists at the stage of preliminary basic training.

Methods: Analysis of materials of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, mathematical and statistical analysis, questionnaire analysis.

The basis of the methodology for the development of coordination abilities specific for young gymnats was the elements and complexes of exercises for the development of the speed of a motor reaction, complex coordination movements, visual memory, attention, performed in various changing conditions;

-variation of dynamic, temporal and spatial characteristics of movements;

-introduction of unusual starting positions; …

Utilization Of Eye Tracking Technology In Design And Marketing Decision Making, Arry Mustikawan, Wirania Swasty, Fariha Eridani Naufalina

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Original paper Research Aims: This study aims to reveal whether combination display affects fixation count and duration. Design/methodology/approach: This study used eye tracking methods in data collection and packaging design testing from the results of previous study. Respondents who participate were 40 people from teenagers and young adults. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively by the amount of fixation and processed by the Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) test. Research Findings: From the statistical data on Baba Nana Brand, the average duration of the respondents did not show any difference in the study. However, the number of variables …

The Effect Of Corporate Social Responsibility On Brand Awareness: Evidence From The Insurance Sector In Zimbabwe, Kudzaishe Charlotte Gaura, Wilbert Manyanga, Lovemore Chikazhe

Journal of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Emerging Markets

The aim of this study was to establish the eff ect of corporate social responsibility (donations, sponsorship and community involvement) on brand awareness within the insurance sector in Zimbabwe. Data was gathered from 350 insurance customers using a structured questionnaire with Likert-type questions. The fi ndings show that corporate social responsibility positively infl uences brand awareness. The study contributes to studies that proved a signifi cant relationship between corporate social responsibility and brand awareness in sectors other than the insurance sector. Thus, insurance fi rms are advised to seriously plough back proceeds to their communities

Marketing Strategies And Export Performance Of Fresh Produce Firms In Kenya, Anne Njonjo, Winnie Njeru, Francis Kibera, Joseph Owino

Journal of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Emerging Markets

The study objective was to examine the role of marketing strategies on export performance of fresh produce fi rms in Kenya. A major stream of research has considered marketing strategy and performance within the context of a domestic economy. A census survey was carried out among all the 100 fresh produce fi rms that were ordinary members of the Fresh Produce Export Association of Kenya (FPEAK) as at 31st June 2019. The study utilized a positivist approach. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. The results of regression analysis revealed that the …

Pengaruh Ethical Leadership Terhadap Affective Commitment Dan Job Satisfaction Yang Dimediasi Oleh Psychological Empowerment, Dwi Inesia, Niken Ardiyanti

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

This study discusses the effect of Ethical Leadership on Affective commitment and Job Satisfaction which’s mediated by Psychological Empowerment. Respondents of this study were 217 State Civil Servants in the DKI Jakarta area Hypothesis testing using Lisrel’s Structural Equation Model (SEM) 8.5 method. Hypothesis test result show that Ethical Leadership has a direct positive effect, both on Affective Commitment (SLF 0,25 and T-Value 2,53), and on Job Stisfaction (SLF 0,26 and T-Value 2,61). Psychologcal Empowerment partially mediateds the effect between Ethical Leadership and Af- fective Commitment (total effect value 0,8393). Psychologcal Empowerment also partially mediateds the effect between Ethical Leadership …

Lyft, Inc. V. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct., 137 Nev. Adv. Op. 86 (Dec. 30, 2021), Alyssa Rogan

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Lyft challenged the district court’s decision overruling their objection to the discovery commissioner’s recommendation that medical examinations during civil discovery are governed under NRS 52.380, not the Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure (NRCP) 35. NRS 52.380 was created after the Court amended NRCP 35. Lyft requested a writ of mandamus requesting this Court to instruct the district court to vacate its order that NRS 52.380 controls the process. This Court finds that NRS 52.380 is unconstitutional as it conflicts with NRCP 35. The Court granted the petition to vacate the decision and requests the lower court to review the motions …

Association Between Cigarette Smoking And Breast Milk Levels Of Nesfatin-1, Irisin, And Oxidative Stress Markers, Nesibe Yildiz, Adnan Yilmaz, Hatice Iskender, Eda Dokumacioglu

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Breast milk is a very important functional food in the prevention of metabolic and chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of smoking during pregnancy on the concentrations of nesfatin-1, irisin, and oxidative stress markers in breast milk.

Methods: This study included two groups of 14 smoking and 14 nonsmoking mothers. Malondialdehyde (MDA) level and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured according to the spectrophotometric method in breast milk samples. Nesfatin and irisin levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results: Levels of nesfatin-1 and MDA of the smoking group were significantly higher than …

Evaluating Technology-Mediated Collaborative Workflows For Telehealth, Christopher Bondy Ph.D., Pengcheng Shi, Pamela Grover Md, Vicki Hanson, Linlin Chen, Rui Li

Articles

Goals: This paper discusses the need for a predictable method to evaluate gains and gaps of collaborative technology-mediated workflows and introduces an evaluation framework to address this need. Methods: The Collaborative Space Analysis Framework (CS-AF), introduced in this research, is a cross-disciplinary evaluation method designed to evaluate technology-mediated collaborative workflows. The 5-step CS-AF approach includes: (1) current-state workflow definition, (2) current-state (baseline) workflow assessment, (3) technology-mediated workflow development and deployment, (4) technology-mediated workflow assessment, (5) analysis, and conclusions. For this research, a comprehensive, empirical study of hypertension exam workflow for telehealth was conducted using the CS-AF approach. Results: The CS-AF …

The Effectiveness Of Gamifi Cation In The Online And Offl Ine Qualitative Marketing Research, Michał Ścibor-Rylski

Journal of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Emerging Markets

Gamified market research tools help to increase respondents’ engagement and obtain more indepth results. Up till now the eff ects of gamifi cation have been tested in the offl ine environment. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world of the qualitative research and also triggered a need to replicate some previously presented eff ects. The article shows the results of two experiments proving the eff ectiveness of gamifi ed approach to the qualitative advertisement and product concept testing in an online environment. The experimental groups with a narrative context added to a question regarding the fi rst impression after viewing an …

Explaining The Tourism Relationship Management (Trm) In Tourism Enterprises (Case Study: Isfahan), Maryam Ghiasabadi Farahani, Siavash Imeni Gheshlagh, Alireza Sarfi

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Research paper Research Aims: The aim of the present study is to explain the relationship management with tourism in Isfahan tourism enterprises using structural equation modeling methodology. Design/methodology/approach: Based on distributing 312 questionnaires, the sample size was 300 academic experts, specialists and experts working in Isfahan tourism enterprises and professors and tourists in the fields of tourism management, IT and marketing selected by combining non-probability purposive (judgmental) sampling and snowball sampling methods. Research Findings: The results showed a correlation between “applications of TRM system” and “users' satisfaction with TRM” based on path analysis concerning confirmatory factor loadings analysis …

Building Brand Resonance: Optimizing Symbolic Brand Reputation And Customers’ Emotional Value, Murry Harmawan Saputra, Elia Ardyan, Cindy Yoel Tanesia, Endah Pri Ariningsih

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Research Paper Research Aims: The objective of this research is to create a conceptual model that explains how the process of building and increasing brand resonance by constructing important factors regarding consumer perceptions of brands, such as brand love, brand attitude, emotional customer value, and symbolic brand reputation. Design/methodology/approach: The respondents were owners and users of Toyota Fortuner car in Indonesia. There was questionnaires distributed directly to the Toyota Fortuner car users in several big cities in Indonesia (Yogyakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Jakarta, and Surabaya). Research Findings: The acceptance of all proposed hypotheses shows the importance of brand love, …

Revealing Past Identity Of Upcycled Products: How Simple Narrative Improve Product Perception, Stacia Reviany Mege, Grouse Oematan

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Research Article Research Aims: Telling a story about the past identity of a product is believed to help improve the positive perception towards the product. Certain product has gone through transformation from its past identity to new and more valuable product, known as upcycled product. This study aimed to investigate whether a simple narrative about repurposed products can generate higher perception of product biography, product appeal, felt specialness, and purchase intention of consumers. Design/methodology/approach: To test the hypotheses, a two-group between subject experiment involving 103 university students was conducted . Two upcycled products (pouch and bag) with simple …

The Effect Of Visual And Functional Criteria Of Packaging: Consumer Expectations Of Elements For Dairy Product Packaging, Maryam Ghiasabadi Farahani, Hooman Shababi, Peyman Ghafari Ashtiani

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Research paper Research Aims: This study seeks to investigate the effect of visual and functional criteria on packaging and consumer expectations towards the packaging elements of dairy products for children. Design/methodology/approach: For this purpose a sample containing 334 children between 7- 12 years were used. Sampling method was random sampling and measuring tool was questionnaire. In order to data analysis and hypothesis testing, structured equations test by means of "Lisrel software" was used and the research results show that recyclability of product, easy to carry, packaging (product) form and illustrations on packaging variables haven't positive and significant effect …

A Portrait Of The Gender Gap In Stem: A Focus On Identity Formation Among Final-Year Undergraduate Students In Tanzania, Mjege Kinyota

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This study investigates whether male and female students differ with respect to their STEM identity, and how female students negotiate between being female and being students pursuing careers that are perceived as masculine. The study uses a sequential explanatory mixed method design. A total of 749 final year STEM students from three Tanzanian universities participated in a survey that investigated STEM identity using six sub-scales: identity prominence, gender identity, stereotype endorsement, self-efficacy, persistence intentions, and positive feedback. Also, 19 females were interviewed as a follow-up exploration. Findings indicated a significant difference on stereotype endorsement only, where males significantly held negative …

Psychosocial Safety Climate And Job Performance Among Penang Island Hoteliers: The Mediating Roles Of Challenge Demands And Hindrance Demands, Kok Ban Teoh, Kia Hui Gan, Daisy Mui Hung Kee

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penang Island hoteliers cannot perform their job to meet the customers’ expectations due to their high job demands. Hence, this paper intends to examine the predictors of job performance among Penang Island hoteliers. Furthermore, the paper intends to investigate the potential role of challenge demands and hindrance demands as mediating variables. A total of 107 hoteliers from Penang Island hotels participated in the study. The study results showed that psychosocial safety climate and challenge demands possess a significant positive relationship with job performance, whereas psychosocial safety climate has a significant negative relationship with hindrance demands. …

Maternal Mindful Eating As A Target For Improving Metabolic Outcomes In Pregnant Women With Obesity, Karen L. Lindsay, Jasper Most, Kerrie Buehler, Maryam Kebbe, Abby D. Altazan, Leanne M. Redman

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Background: Maternal diet and eating behaviors have the potential to influence the metabolic milieu in pregnancies complicated by obesity, with implications for the developmental programming of offspring obesity. Emerging evidence suggests that mindfulness during eating may influence metabolic health in non-pregnant populations, but its effects in the context of pregnancy is less well understood. This study explored the individual and combined effects of mindful eating and diet quality on metabolic outcomes among pregnant women with obesity. Methods: In 46 pregnant women (body mas index >30 kg/m2) enrolled in the MomEE observational study, mindful eating (Mindful Eating Questionnaire, MEQ) and energy-adjusted …

Pengaruh Pembatasan Sosial Dan Variabel Ekonomi Terhadap Prevalensi Pandemi Covid-19 Di Provinsi Jawa Barat, Jordi Aperdanaste, Alfiah Hasanah, Adiatma Y. M. Siregar

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

There are numerous factors that might affect social restrictions regulation on the reduction of the number of Covid-19 cases in 27 cities and districts in West Java Province. This study aims to identify the effect of social restrictions and economic variables on Covid-19 pandemic in West Java Province. The investigation uses several data sourced from the Covid-19 Information & Coordination Center of West Java Province, and the Central Bureau of Statistics in West Java Province. The dependent variable in this study is the average increase in daily Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile, the independent variable in this study are dummy of social …