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The Impact Of A Psychological Counselling Program On Unconscious Conflicts And Free Will Among Coaches Of Selected Athletic Disciplines, Liqaa Abdul Zahra Obeid

Modern Sport

The study aimed to develop specialized scales for assessing unconscious conflicts and free will among coaches of selected athletic disciplines and to identify their levels in each coach. Additionally, it sought to design a psychological counselling program to enhance unconscious conflict and free will levels for coaches experiencing lower levels in these areas. The study further examined the impact of the counselling program on unconscious conflicts and free will among these coaches. The researcher hypothesized that there would be statistically significant differences between pre-test and post-test results in measuring unconscious conflicts and free will within the study sample. The study …

The Effect Of Coordination Exercises For Tendon Pulling And Anchoring Movement On The Accuracy Of Shooting Types Among Archery Players, Farah Alaa Jaafar

Modern Sport

The importance of this research lies in improving the level of eye-hand coordination, particularly during the crucial stages of pulling and anchoring before shooting, in order to enhance accuracy and subsequently achieve the proper shot toward the target. In this way, we have assisted coaches in guiding athletes toward better performance in achieving sports accomplishments and attaining the required points. The research problem lies in the fact that coordination is one of the essential and fundamental motor abilities for various sports, which contributes to enhancing accuracy. This particular game relies on shooting accuracy after the stages of pulling and anchoring …

The Effect Of Special Exercises Based On Heart Rate Indicators On Developing Some Functional Indicators And Explosive Strength In Volleyball Players, Ethar Hamdi Abdul-Rahman

Modern Sport

The aim of the research is to identify the level of physical abilities among the research sample and to determine the best rest periods based on heart rate indicators (120 beats per minute or 130 beats per minute) for their development and functional indicators, the researcher assumed there are statistically significant differences between the pre-test and post-test and research sample included players from the Heet Sports Club in volleyball, which is one of the clubs in the Iraqi Premier League for the (2022-2023) season, totaling 16 players. The researcher used the training approach due to its suitability for the nature …

The Impact Of Computer-Based Learning According To The Practice And Training Method In Teaching Some Offensive Skills In Foil Fencing, Abdul-Hassan Rahima Mashkoor

Modern Sport

The significance of this research emerges from enhancing the skill-based learning level in fencing, with an emphasis on offensive skills in foil fencing, which are considered some of the most difficult skills due to their requirement for precision, high focus, and speed of movement. Accordingly, using the appropriate educational method, such as computer-based learning following the practice and training method, can assist in performing the required movements and consequently improving the learners' proficiency in fencing. The research problem addresses skill performance, particularly offensive maneuvers in fencing, which demand a high level of understanding and focus during execution, as these maneuvers …

The Role Of Psychological Well-Being In Reducing Competition Stress Among Junior Artistic Gymnasts, Baida'a Tariq Abdul-Wahid

Modern Sport

The objective of the study was to develop two scales: one for psychological well-being and another for competition stress among junior artistic gymnasts. It aimed to assess the level of psychological well-being among these gymnasts, determine the level of competition stress they experience, and explore the role of psychological well-being in reducing competition stress. The hypothesis posited that there is a significant correlation, contribution, and impact of the psychological well-being scale results on the competition stress scale results within the research sample. The descriptive approach using the correlational relationships method was adopted, targeting a sample of junior artistic gymnasts for …

An Evaluative Study Of The Administrative Performance Of Supervisors In The Sports Activity Departments Of The General Directorates Of Education In Baghdad From The Perspective Of Physical Education Teachers, Walaa Ghazi Mohammed, Huda Abdul-Sameea Abdul-Wahhab

Modern Sport

The current research aims to construct a scale for evaluating the administrative performance of the sports activity departments within the general directorates of education in Baghdad Province from the perspective of physical education teachers. Additionally, it seeks to determine the level of administrative performance of these departments from the same perspective. The researchers adopted the descriptive method using a survey approach due to its suitability for the nature and objectives of the study. Selecting the sample is considered one of the crucial stages in research, as it must accurately represent the original population and align with the characteristics of the …

The State Of Record Clearance In The Commonwealth Of Virginia, Rob Poggenklass

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

One in three American adults has a criminal record, which can create significant barriers to finding suitable employment and housing. In Virginia, even arrest records are public and can last a lifetime unless someone navigates the complex process of expungement. For people with criminal convictions, the outlook has been even more bleak—Virginia is one of just a handful of states where no relief is available for conviction records.

But this is all about to change. On July 1, 2025, a record sealing law passed by the General Assembly in 2021 and signed by the previous governor, Ralph Northam, will take …

Counselors’ Mind-Skills And Self-Compassion During Counseling Service, Eni Rindi Antika, Mulawarman Mulawarman, Bobby Ardhian Nusantara, Tivanny Octasya, Vip Brilliant Stoic, Mirabai Bhana, Abi Fa’Izzarahman Prabawa

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of mind skills and self-compassion of school counselors in counseling services. The research method used quantitative with a cross-sectional survey research design. The instruments used in this study were mind-skills test instruments and self-compassion scales. The test on the validity and reliability of research instruments was performed using two ways. The validity of the mind-skills test instrument uses the point biserial technique because the data was dichotomous (true or false). The validity test of the self-compassion scale was carried out with the Pearson product-moment correlation point using an error level …

Strength-Based School Counseling In Addressing School Bullying Issue In Indonesia, Indy Hurun Ein, Natris Idriyani

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

As the school bullying issues rates have been increasing in the past decade, further comprehesinve actions from professionals in educarion are needed, mainly from school counselors. This paper aims to provide information and highlight key principles of strengths-based school counseling approach that would be compatible to deal with the issues. Using this contemporary approach, school counselors are highly recommended to work with other school stakeholders to create a positive environment and climate for students to prevent them from being both bullies and victims, including actions to identify students’ positive qualities, assign parents to enhance positive communications and relationships with their …

Emerging Trends In Cinema Education: A Bibliometric Analysis, Faturrahman Faturrahman, Wahyu Nanda Eka Saputra

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Cinema education has evolved significantly and become an effective medium in various fields, but comprehensive research analyzing its publication trends is still limited. This study uses a bibliometric analysis method with the PRISMA model to identify, select, and filter articles in Scopus-indexed journals from 1948 to 2024 (n= 650), with data analyzed using the VOSViewer application. The keywords used are cinema education, cinematherapy, film therapy, video therapy, cinema therapy, or video therapy. Results show a significant upward trend in publications on cinema education in the last decade, with a peak in the 2021-2023 period. The United States is the country …

Effectiveness Of Compassion-Focused Group Therapy To Increase Self-Compassion And Forgiveness In High School Students, Kristin Melliyati Benu, Mungin Eddy Wibowo, Mulawarman Mulawarman

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Self-compassion and forgiveness are inseparable in the lives of adolescents because adolescents are vulnerable to various conflicts due to social changes and demands that cause negative emotions and other psychological problems. Adolescents need self-compassion and forgiveness to be able to regulate negative emotions in dealing with difficult situations. Compassion focused group therapy is an approach that focuses on compassion so that it can help adolescents to foster kindness to themselves, accept themselves and difficult situations as human and be able to provide forgiveness to themselves and others. This study aims to test the effectiveness of compassion-focused group therapy to increase …

What Is It Like To Be A Diplomat? Reflections On Donald Griffin And Emotion, Oliver H. Turnbull

Animal Sentience

This commentary addresses three aspects of Donald Griffin’s work: (1) his thoughts beyond cognition, on emotion; (2) his views on the earliest origins of mind, including primitive forms of consciousness; and (3) his diplomatic use of memorable phrases to facilitate change.

The Role Of Training Programs For Visiting Supervisors In Enhancing The Performance Of Physical Education Teachers: A Resident Supervisor's Perspective In The Schools Of Qasaba Amman District, Anas Mohammed Khair

Modern Sport

The study aimed to identify the role of training programs for visiting supervisors in enhancing the performance of physical education teachers from the perspective of resident supervisors in the schools of Kasbah Amman District. The researcher adopted a descriptive approach to align with the nature of the study, utilizing an electronic questionnaire distributed to resident supervisors in the Kasbah Amman District. The questionnaire focused on two primary domains: classroom management and lesson planning. The study sample consisted of 27 resident supervisors, representing 16% of the total study population of 150 resident supervisors, selected randomly. The Statistical Package for the Social …

Operational Solutions To Everyday Problems From Border Advocates At Jewish Family Service Of San Diego, Kate Clark, Reilly Frye

San Diego Law Review

Day in and day out, across administrations at all levels of government, a cadre of impassioned change agents, including advocates, service providers, community stakeholders, and grassroots organizations, are called to action to fight. Through exhaustion and fatigue, this group unequivocally continues to center humanity and uplift sustainable solutions.

As a “border attorney,” I have been proximate to this work and space for more than fourteen years, the entirety of which has been at Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), a refugee resettlement organization, pro bono legal service provider, and operator of the San Diego Rapid Response Network Migrant Shelter …

Validation Of The Personal Responsibility Scale: Rasch Model Analysis, Irvan Budhi Handaka, Agus Taufiq, Syamsu Yusuf, Diki Herdiansyah, Zela Septikasari

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Increasing personal responsibility in education is an innovative idea, an idea to educate students in developing morals and values, or the basis of character education. This research aims to develop a personal responsibility scale for students which is expected to become a valid and reliable measuring tool. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach and data analysis used using the Rasch model. The research population consisted of 309 students as respondents, then the sampling technique was purposive sampling with a total of 20 students. The research results showed that the personal responsibility scale was declared suitable for …

Understanding Women, Infant And Children Feeding Decisions In Emergencies: The Case Of Covid-19 And The Formula Shortage, Davida Mensah, Edmund F. Agyemang, Constance Gewa

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: The advantages of breastfeeding and its role in emergencies are undeniable. Studies show that many women in developed countries choose formula over breastmilk, even in emergencies. Nevertheless, no one knows if postpartum women under the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program turned out to breastfeed or re-lactate their infants during these crises. This study aims to better understand WIC participants' perceptions about breastfeeding their babies in emergencies.

Methods: A chi-square test of independence was used to assess the association between breastfeeding choice and demographic characteristics and potential covariates of respondents. A post hoc analysis using Dunn's multiple comparisons test …

State Of Utah, Plaintiff And Appellee V. Jessica Buck, Defendant And Appellant : Reply Brief, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

ON DIRECT APPEAL FROM A SENTENCE JUDGMENT COMMITMENT ENTERED BY THE HONORABLE JUDGE JEREMIAH HUMES OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CARBON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

K. ANDREW FITZGERALD, Attorney for Appellant

Regulating Uncertainty: Loot Boxes In The Gaming Metaverse, Anthony Chen

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

Loot boxes are an increasingly widespread monetization model in video games that utilize random chance when dispensing items. Their implementation and use may result in significant harm to consumers. At the same time, loot boxes confer many benefits to game companies and gamers that should factor into their regulation. These harms and benefits may not be apparent at first glance, so it is necessary to consider loot boxes contextually within their game and the broader community to have a proper holistic analysis of their effects. Their unique and varying design makes them a challenge to place within a single established …

Cultivating Compassion: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation Of Empathy Among Medical Undergraduate Students, Anchu R Nath, Ishika Jindal, Nayanabai Shabadi, Sunil Kumar D

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND: Empathy plays a crucial role in medical practice, profoundly affecting patient outcomes and treatment. Understanding the factors that influence empathy among medical students can help in developing strategies to enhance empathetic skills during medical training. This study aims to evaluate the correlates of empathy among medical undergraduate students using an epidemiological cross-sectional design.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 270 medical undergraduate students from various academic years at JSS Medical College for four months (September 2023-December 2023). Convenient sampling was used to select study participants. Participants completed a standardized empathy questionnaire, the Jefferson Scale …

Promotion Of Overall Health During The Adolescent Period For Adolescent Girls Through Teaching Program – A Quasi-Experimental Study, Anusuya V. Prabhu Mrs., Sangeetha Priyadarshini, Mamatha Shivananda Pai Dr., Yashoda Sathish Dr.

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background

Adolescence, characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral transformations, often elicits varied responses from girls. Adequate data can aid them in navigating these changes effectively. The study aimed to assess adolescent girls' understanding of puberty, psychological transitions, reproductive health, and the importance of a balanced diet during this developmental stage.

Method:

In this quasi-experimental investigation, purposive sampling was utilized to gather data. The study comprised 184 teenage girls aged between 10 and 19, with 92 participants assigned to both the intervention and control groups. Data were collected using a pre-designed questionnaire consisting of thirty-one questions aimed at assessing knowledge of …

The Experiences Of Nurses Caring For Patients During The Initial Outbreak Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In The Maldives: A Phenomenological Study, Khadiyya Simany, Asiya Ibrahim

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The experience of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 in the Maldives may have been unique and at the same time similar to the global nursing situation during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to explore nurses’ experiences in providing nursing care for COVID-19 patients in one of the facilities in the Maldives. A descriptive phenomenological approach of inquiry was employed to explore the new phenomenon of the nursing experience during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Using purposive convenience sampling, six nurses were interviewed in depth via semi-structured face‒to-face interviews. The interviews were analysed through modified principles …

Assessment Of Examination Anxiety Among Secondary School Students In Selected Private High Schools In Udupi, Kotian Smitha Sanjeeva, Akshara N

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

ABSTRACT :Examination anxiety is considered a situation specific trait which predisposes the students to respond with increasing anxiety to an exam. A Study to Assess the Level of Examination Anxiety among 10th Standard School Students in Selected Private High Schools in Udupi” The sample consisted for this study are 312 high school students of 10th standard of state board and CBSE where 156 boys and girls are selected from private high school. The Descriptive research design was used and samples are selected by using Convenience Non-Random Sampling. The standardized tool was used for assessing the anxiety by using Westside test …

Quality Of Life (Qol) Among Cataract Patients In A Selected Hospital, Mangaluru, Ashritha Mendon, Annmariya Babu, Ashmitha Rodrigues, Anupama Johnson, Ans Mariya Joy, Arya Raphel, Precilla Dsilva

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background and Aim: A cataract is a condition in which the typically clear lens of the eye or its capsule, which is a transparent membrane surrounding the lens, becomes clouded or opacified, making it difficult for light to pass through the lens and reach the retina. This study aims to assess the quality of life among patients diagnosed with cataract and to determine the association between Quality of Life(QOL) and baseline variables.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a selected hospital in Mangaluru. The sample consisting of 152 subjects was selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool …

Perception Of Nursing Care Among Patients And Nurses In Neuro Units Of Selected Settings In Chennai., Kanwaljeet Kaur, Deepa M, Dr. Sudha R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Nurses are the health experts because they are caregivers, advocates, and educators. Patient is the Centre of nursing practice. Nurses provide care to patients from admission till discharge and gives more time to patients and their families as compared to other health care workers. This is the reason that nurses influence the patient perception about hospital care at most. Objective: The aim of this study was to Assessment of perception on nursing care provided among patients and nurses in neuro units of selected settings, Chennai. Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the …

Application Of Transformational Leadership In Nursing-An Integrative Review, Sudha R, Dhanalakshmi R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Nurses play a crucial role as leaders in healthcare and have the ability to turn their vision into reality. The different styles of leadership directly or indirectly affect both nursing and patient outcomes. Among these styles, Transformational Leadership (TFL) is the most preferred. Transformational leaders empower individuals to believe in themselves and have been found to have numerous benefits in nursing and other fields. As a result, this study aims to gather evidence for its application in nursing. The study employed an integrative review approach and searched literature from online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Additionally, articles were …

A Vygotskian Perspective On Multicultural Education: A Social-Based Learning Process In The Minangkabau Community, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Isnarmi Moeis, Junaidi Indrawadi, Zaenuddin Hudi Prasojo, Fatmariza Fatmariza, Rika Febriani

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Multicultural education and local wisdom function as crucial social assets in promoting unity within diverse societies. Indonesia, a country rich in ethnic diversity, possesses abundant local wisdom, particularly within the Minangkabau community of West Sumatra. This study examines the integration of Minangkabau local wisdom into the core elements of multicultural education, focusing on areas such as cultural awareness, sensitivity, cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, reflection, and cultural competence. Grounded in Vygotsky’s theory of learning as a process of social and cultural adaptation, this research adopts a qualitative methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews and focus group discussions for data collection. The analysis, carried …

Self-Compassion And Peer Social Support: Do They Influence Self-Efficacy In Career Decision Making Of Generation Z Students?, Wildan Madani, Helli Ihsan, Farhan Zakariyya

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

This study aims to determine the effect of self-compassion and peer social support on career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) among Generation Z college students in Indonesia. This study uses quantitative methods with a regression analysis approach. Sampling was conducted using non-probability sampling techniques with an accidental sampling approach. This study involved 367 active college students from Generation Z, aged 18-24, residing or studying in the metropolitan area of Greater Bandung. Greater Bandung was chosen as the research location because it represents the characteristics of Generation Z in Indonesia. The city is a center of education and culture with diverse higher education …

Exploring The Impact Of Self-Control, Motivation, And Resilience On Students' Self-Compassion, Diani Akmalia Apsari, Adi Atmoko, Ika Andrini Farida, Nur Eva, Augusto Da Costa, Aidah Fuadiyah

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

The core purpose of Pendidikan Profesi Guru Prajabatan (PPG) is to educate prospective teachers to become professional teachers. To achieve this goal, students requires psychological abilities when facing challenges such as dense and demanding tasks based on the curriculum that must be completed in 2 semesters. This study aims to (1) test the theoretical model of regression of self-compassion, and (2) determine the contribution of self-control, motivation, and resilience to self-compassion in PPG students. This study used a causal relationship design. Data were collected with (1) Brief Self Control Scale, (2) The Academic Motivation Scale, (3) The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, …

Evaluasi Ekonomi Total Hip Arthroplasty Protokol Enhance Recovery After Surgery Dibandingkan Konvensional Di Rsup Fatmawati Jakarta, Hanna Elisabet Lumbangaol, Mardiati Nadjib

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common orthopedic procedure performed to replace damaged hip joints with prostheses. The demand for this procedure is expected to rise in the future. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has been introduced as an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach aimed at optimizing postoperative recovery and reducing hospital length of stay. This study aims to evaluate the costs and effectiveness, including hospital stay duration and surgical success rates, of THA using the ERAS protocol compared to conventional approaches. This cross-sectional study involved data collection from healthcare providers between January 2020 and May 2023. The analysis showed that both …

Book Review: Russian Through Film: For Intermediate To Advanced Students; Pro-Dvizhenie: Advanced Russian Through Film And Media , Lynne Debenedette

Russian Language Journal

Using films as primary texts in third- and fourth-year Russian language classes (where students are likely to be between ACTFL Intermediate Mid and Advanced Low) presents both advantages and challenges for instructors and students. The two publications reviewed here are therefore welcome resources for instructors who seek to incorporate film into their upper-level language classes.