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Demystifying The Link Between Social Media Addiction And Sharing Without Verification: The Role Of Absentmindedness And Wellbeing, Murad Moqbel, Khaled A. Alshare, Michael A. Erskine

Information Systems Faculty Publications

We use salience and dual-system theories as the lens to investigate how (via which intervening mechanism) and when (under what condition(s)) social media addiction impacts unverified information sharing. Based on results from analyzing data from 234 social media users, we found that social media addiction augments unverified information sharing, and that absentmindedness partially mediates this relationship. Furthermore, we establish that wellbeing status buffers the harmful impact of social media addiction on unverified information sharing and absentmindedness.

Interactive Effects Of Co2, Temperature, And Nitrate Limitation On The Growth And Physiology Of Marine Cyanobacterium Synechococcus Sp. Ccmp 1334, Alyssa K. Sharbaugh

LSU Master's Theses

The marine cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. CCMP 1334 was grown in a continuous culture system on a 12:12 h light:dark cycle at all combinations of low and high pCO2 (400 and 1000 ppmv, respectively), nitrate availability (nitrate-limited and nutrient-replete conditions), and temperatures of 21°C, 24°C, 28°C, 32°C, and 35°C. The maximum median nutrient-replete growth rate was ~1.15 d−1 at 32 –35°C. Median growth rates at 1000 ppmv pCO2 were higher than those at 400 ppmv at all temperatures, but most of the differences were statistically insignificant. Carbon:nitrogen ratios were independent of pCO2 at a fixed relative growth rate but decreased with …

Covid-19 Cases And Factors Associated With 11 Indonesian Provinces, 2021, Mugi Wahidin, Wawan Ridwan, Doni Lasut, Aan Kurniawan, Yurika Fauzia Wardhani

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

In collaboration with other stakeholders, National Task Force of COVID-19 Control conducted massive detection of the cases, followed by contact tracing. The study aimed to overview COVID-19 cases from 58 districts of 11 provinces in Indonesia and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study design used secondary data from The National Task Force of COVID-19 Control. COVID-19 cases and other variables were collected in 58 districts in 11 provinces of Indonesia year 2021. The study incorporated descriptive, correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis with the district as an analysis unit. The median of COVID-19 cases was 804 per district, traced cases …

Bim-Gis Integration An Innovative Tool To Enhance Urban Heritage Management In The Digital Era, Ali H. Misilmani, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi, Hany Ayad, Samer El Sayary

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

Due to the great loss of the cities’ ancient monuments and urban heritage resulting from either natural disasters or irresponsible human actions, it has become very urgent to find an innovative tool for restoring and conserving historical buildings in a smart and sustainable way. Furthermore, this tool can help in decision making regarding the selection of appropriate materials and intervention works. Such objectives have been realized through innovative integration of BIM & GIS to enhance urban heritage management. BIM data has been imported into the GIS environment to be visualized in 3D and analyse different scenarios for buildings’ sustainable development. …

Conceptions Of Heroic Leadership In Civil Society, Theresa A. Thorkildsen

Heroism Science

While nations face multiple disruptions to civil society, individuals in late adolescence and early adulthood are overlooked for heroic leadership opportunities in some cultures. An underestimation of individuals’ abilities is sometimes fostered by biological definitions of human development that align competence with physical changes in the brain (Blakemore, 2012). Prolonged exposure to such disregard can encourage individuals to restrict the information they notice, fostering distortion in the intentions that support leadership readiness (Pratkanis, 2007). Studies of individuals’ conceptions of how the world operates can improve leadership readiness if such evidence is used to verify that individuals notice essential information. Using …

Field Testing Of Gamma-Spectroscopy Method For Soil Water Content Estimation In An Agricultural Field, Sophia Becker, Trenton E. Franz, Tanessa Morris, Bailey Mullins

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Gamma-ray spectroscopy (GRS) enables continuous estimation of soil water content (SWC) at the subfield scale with a noninvasive sensor. Hydrological applications, including hyper-resolution land surface models and precision agricultural decision making, could benefit greatly from such SWC information, but a gap exists between established theory and accurate estimation of SWC from GRS in the field. In response, we conducted a robust three-year field validation study at a wellinstrumented agricultural site in Nebraska, United States. The study involved 27 gravimetric water content sampling campaigns in maize and soybean and ⁴⁰K specific activity (Bq kg⁻¹) measurements from a stationary …

March 30, 2024, Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

No abstract provided.

Teaching Accounting Students To Think Critically By Engaging Them In The Classroom, Ashley B. Bentley, Michelle S. Freeman

Faculty Open Access Works

This article seeks to help faculty learn ways for accounting professors to incorporate teaching critical thinking based on research by Stephen Brookfield, a well-published expert in the field of critical thinking education. The paper will focus on how Brookfield’s research on teaching critical thinking can change the traditional accounting classroom where students passively cover content to a classroom where students engage within the content so that they develop the critical thinking skills necessary to effectively work in the profession. The authors will present three teaching methods that professors can implement in their classrooms to begin to teach students critical thinking …

Adhering To A Policy: The Moon Jae-In Government’S Housing Policy In South Korea, Inhye Heo

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

In a democratic country, it is not easy for a government to adhere to a public policy when public criticism of its effectiveness is mounted. However, the Moon Jae-in government in South Korea formulated a housing policy based on its ideological goal of pursuing “substantive equality” and adhered to such policy despite the ensuing social discontent. Because policy autonomy is a prerequisite for a government to stick to a policy, this paper aims to analyze this case, focusing on the relationship between the policy autonomy that the Moon government possessed and its adherence to said policy. It presents a theoretical …

Developing A Scale For Administrative Leadership Skills For The Performance Of Leaders Working In Sports And Youth Bodies And Institutions In Iraq, Huda Badir Mohammed, Israa Fuad Salih

Modern Sport

The objective of the study is to build a scale for measuring administrative leadership skills for the performance of sports and youth bodies and institutions in Iraq, as well as to introduce new domains to the scale. The problem addressed in the study lies in the absence or scarcity of scales designed in leadership skills, especially for the Olympic Committee or central federations. The researchers used a descriptive methodology with survey research methods. The research sample consisted of leaders and administrators of sports and youth bodies and institutions, including representatives of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, central federations, some first-class …

Proposed Educational Curriculum Using The Teaching Stations Strategy To Learn Some Defensive Skills In Handball, Asmaa Aziz Faleh

Modern Sport

The current research aims to investigate the impact of a proposed educational curriculum using the teaching stations strategy on learning some defensive skills in handball among third-stage students, Department of Physical Education, College of Basic Education. The problem of the research lies in the fact that handball is a team sport characterized by its various and interconnected skills. The researcher found a variation in the skill performance level of defensive skills in handball. If the players cannot perform the defensive skills effectively, it will affect their level and, consequently, weaken the defensive aspect among the students. Therefore, it is essential …

The Effect Of The Random Stimulation Strategy On Learning The Skills Of Upper And Lower Passing In Volleyball For Second-Year Middle School Girls, Zahraa Ali, Luma Sameer Hamoudy

Modern Sport

Randomization stimulation strategy is one of the strategies that encourage learners to think by making connections between two or more images that may initially appear to have no relationship. Here, learners are required to think and search for the link or relationship between the images. The research problem lies in the students' lack of proficiency in passing the volleyball from above and below, attributed by the researchers to the limited use of modern strategies that engage learners actively, as well as the learners' feelings of boredom. Therefore, the research aims to prepare instructional units using the randomization stimulation strategy for …

The Impact Of Using Exercises With Assistive Tools To Increase The Range Of Motion Of The Arms In Rowers For 2000 Meters, Ayad Abdul Latif Ali

Modern Sport

The study aimed to identify exercises using assistive tools to increase the range of motion for the arms of rowing players and to understand the impact of exercises with assistive tools on increasing the arm range of motion for rowing players. This was based on the observation that employing the arm's range of motion during the correct performance of rowing leads to increased shoulder joint movement. It was essential to follow this issue and observe its impact on the rowing range of motion and the improvement of numerical achievement. The researcher used the experimental method, and the study population consisted …

The Impact Of Virtual Reality Training Curriculum On Some Physical Abilities Of Young Table Tennis Players, Haifaa Dawood Hammoud, Liqaa Abdullah Ali

Modern Sport

The significance of this research lies in understanding the impact of virtual reality exercises and their role in developing certain physical abilities in young table tennis players within the training process. This understanding is based on the principles that every coach must consider in training and competitions. This includes selecting the type of exercises, the implementation method, or the effects of using different exercises. Through this, players can reach higher athletic levels and achieve good results. The objectives of the study include developing a training program for virtual and real-world exercises that are tailored to the abilities of the table …

The Percentage Of The Contribution Of Mental Alertness To The Performance Of The Optional Motor Group For Students Of The College Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences For Girls, Huda Eidan Muhammad, Sahira Razzaq Kadhim

Modern Sport

The movement formation is almost traditional or an exact copy of previous movement formations, which are supposed to be innovative. The reason is due to one of the variables related to the performance, which is the student’s lack of mental alertness, which would give the student the ability to innovate, focus, and have flexibility in thinking during the performance. This study aims to identify the statistical values of mental alertness and the performance of the optional motor combination in rhythmic gymnastics among the research sample, and to identify the relationship between mental alertness and the performance of the optional motor …

The Effect Of Feedback (Visual And Written) Through Instant Messaging And Enhanced By Assistance Exercises To Learn And Retain The Handstand Skill, Hawder Dilshad Abdul-Qader

Modern Sport

The importance of this study is highlighted by knowing the effect of displaying photographs and notes of the skill on the learner, but with a new means of presentation that differs from previous researchs, which is the use of instant messaging applications and the use of assistance exercises. The research problem was raised through the following question: Is the use of nutrition Feedback (visual and written) via instant messaging as an activity outside the lesson that has an effective impact on learning the handstand skill in gymnastics? Do assistance exercises as an activity outside the classroom have an effect on …

The Impact Of A High-Fitness Program On Developing Performance Endurance For Players Of The Basketball Skills Challenge Competition, Hadeer Falah Abed Saheb, Fatimah Abed Malih, Nevzat Demirci

Modern Sport

The Basic Skills Challenge in basketball is one of the sports competitions introduced recently. It relies on the individual skills of the players and their speed of performance, along with high accuracy and concentration throughout performing those skills. Therefore, it requires special endurance to perform those skills efficiently and quickly. The importance of the study is highlighted through utilizing CrossFit exercises in developing performance endurance, which helps players continue performing various skills and their repetitions throughout the match. The researchers found that there is a decrease in performance endurance from time to time during the competition or in its final …

The Effect Of Rehabilitative Exercises On Improving Physical Abilities In Individuals With Mild Shoulder Tendonitis Among Wheelchair Tennis Players, Aya Hasan Abdul-Ameer, Liqaa Ali Inad

Modern Sport

The importance of the research emerged from the role of special exercises in improving some body composition variables after liposuction procedures in women aged 30-45 years. The problem of the research lies in the lack of attention by some women who have undergone liposuction to engage in sports and physical exercises, believing that liposuction is the ultimate solution for eliminating fats and excess weight. So, the researchers utilize specialized exercises to enhance body composition, aiming to achieve natural body symmetry, muscle toning, and weight reduction. The research aims to investigate the extent to which these specialized exercises can improve body …

Perceived Over-Qualifications Of Volleyball Players And Their Relationship With Communication Skills With Team Members In The Clubs Of The Northern Region Of Iraq, Majeed Hameed Aziz, Majeed Hameed Fahed

Modern Sport

The research aimed to identify the level of perceived over-qualifications among volleyball players in clubs in the northern region of Iraq from their perspective, and their communicative abilities, with an explanation of the type and nature of the relationship between the perceived over-qualifications and communicative abilities. The researchers used the descriptive method in both its survey and correlational styles. The researchers defined the study population as volleyball players in the active clubs of the northern region's premier league and first division, totaling (27) clubs across four provinces: Kirkuk, Nineveh, Diyala, and Salahuddin. The researchers chose the entire study population as …

The Effect Of Defensive Tactics Exercises Based On The High-Press Strategy On Developing Some Basic Skills And Motor Response Speed In Youth Football, Ali Nadhim Kweir

Modern Sport

Defensive play forms the true foundation for success in football, as good defensive performance requires high organization and coordination among players to prevent opportunities for the opposing team. Through the researcher's work, it was observed that there is a variation in the performance of some basic skills, and one possible reason could be the players' inability to apply these skills during play. This led the researcher to identify a problem and attempt to address it through the implementation of defensive strategies. Implementing a high-press strategy is an essential part of basic game tactics. The experimental methodology was applied to a …

Preparing Movement Exercises Using A Proposed Laser Device On The Heel Of The Foot To Learn And Develop The Speed Of Rotation And Accomplish To The Discus Throw For Youth U 20, Nagham Hatem Hameed, Haider Faiq Al-Shamaa, Firas Haider

Modern Sport

Appropriate technical performance is directly linked to the goal of this motor performance, and achieving the goal depends on a number of requirements, including the application of the laws and conditions that are subject to the possibility of achieving performance for precise parts of the movement. The researchers wanted to study one of the most important stages of the effectiveness of discus throwing, as the rotation stage is considered the key to performance. The correct way to reach the throwing position in the best way, hence the importance of research into manufacturing a laser device that is attached to the …

Harley Cowan Interview Transcription, Bailie Jansons

(RE)CLAIM: Manhattan Project — Harley Cowan Photo Exhibition

No abstract provided.

Can Argument-Driven Inquiry-Assisted Virtual Laboratory Improve Pre-Service Physics Teachers’ Mastery Concept Of Simple Harmonic Oscillation?, Yolanda Dwi Vivian Karawahenni, Sutopo Sutopo, Arif Hidayat, Maya Mustika

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study endeavors to ascertain the efficacy of the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI)- assisted virtual laboratory learning model in enhancing the comprehension of simple harmonic oscillation concepts among pre-service physics teachers. Employing a mixed- method approach with an embedded experimental design, the investigation employs a reasoned multiple-choice instrument comprising 15 questions. Analysis of the results reveals a noteworthy 48.38% increase in the average mastery of concepts between the pre-test and post-test, yielding an N-gain value of 0.63. Statistical scrutiny through paired sample t-tests corroborates significant disparities between pre-test and post-test scores, evidenced by a tcount (16.28) exceeding the critical ttable value …

Error Analysis Of Learners’ Problem-Solving Abilities In Mathematics Courses: A Newman Error Analysis (Nea) Approach, Aprilita Ekasari, Don Jaya Putra

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study endeavors to systematically discern the spectrum of learner errors manifesting in problem-solving processes within the domain of mathematics, specifically focusing on the intricacies of integration, utilizing Newman Error Analysis (NEA) as the guiding framework. The cohort under investigation comprises 14 first-year students hailing from the Department of Physics Education at Musamus University, Merauke. Employing a descriptive methodology underscored by a qualitative orientation, this research incorporates tests and interviews as primary instruments for data collection. The tests are designed to meticulously evaluate the array of errors committed by learners, as per the tenets of Newman’s model. Additionally, a subset …

An Exploration Of Secondary School Science Teacher’S Epistemological Belief In Malang, Anindyta Nur Rizkyana Safitri, Endang Purwaningsih, Nuril Munfaridah, Alif Darmawan

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The objective of this study is to delve into the epistemological convictions of secondary school science teachers in Malang across various tenures, namely senior teachers, junior teachers, and pre-service teachers. Employing an explanatory sequential design model, the research employs a mixed-method approach. Quantitative data, gathered through the administration of the Scientific Epistemology Beliefs Questionnaire (n = 30), are complemented by qualitative insights drawn from interviews with teachers (n = 6) concerning their epistemological orientations. Descriptive statistics and qualitative analyses, utilizing an a priori coding technique aligned with the study’s conceptual framework, were conducted on the interview data. Quantitative analysis reveals …

Addressing Subject Heterogeneity In Time-Dependent Discrimination For Biomarker Evaluation, Xinyang Jiang, Wen Li, Ruosha Li, Jing Ning

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Accurate discrimination has been the central goal in identifying biomarkers for monitoring disease progression and early detection. Acknowledging the fact that discrimination accuracy of biomarkers for a time-to-event outcome often changes over time, local measures such as the time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve and its area under the curve (AUC) are used to assess time-dependent predictive discrimination. However, such measures do not address subject heterogeneity, although the impact of covariates including demographics, disease-related characteristics, and other clinical information on the discriminatory performance of biomarkers needs to be investigated before their clinical use. We propose the covariate-specific time-dependent AUC, a measure …

Real World Clinical Experience Using Daily Intelligence-Assisted Online Adaptive Radiotherapy For Head And Neck Cancer, Philip Blumenfeld, Eduard Arbit, Robert Den, Ayman Salhab, Tal Falick Michaeli, Marc Wygoda, Yair Hillman, Raphael Pfeffer, Marcel Fang, Yael Misrati, Noam Weizman, Jon Feldman, Aron Popovtzer

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

Background

Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) offers a dynamic approach to address structural and spatial changes that occur during radiotherapy (RT) for locally advanced head and neck cancers. The integration of daily ART with Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) imaging presents a solution to enhance the therapeutic ratio by addressing inter-fractional changes.

Methods

We evaluated the initial clinical experience of daily ART for patients with head and neck cancer using an online adaptive platform with intelligence-assisted workflows on daily CBCT. Treatment included auto-contour and structure deformation of Organs at Risk (OARs) and target structures, with adjustments by the treating physician. Two plans were …

Antioxidant Properties Of Bovine Liver Protein Hydrolysates And Their Practical Application In Biphasic Systems, Betul Arslan, Youling L. Xiong, Ayla Soyer

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The influence of protein hydrolysate produced from bovine liver protein hydrolysate (LPH) by enzymatic hydrolysis, using Alcalase/Protamex (1:1), on lipid dispersions was investigated. LPH production was optimized to maximize the antioxidant activity (at 45, 50, and 55 °C for 12, 18, and 24 h). Different concentrations of LPHs (1, 3, and 5 mg/g) were added to emulsions and to liposomes. Lipid oxidation level and particle size of the lipid dispersions were monitored for 14 days of storage at 25 °C. RESULTS: Radical scavenging activity and reducing power were the highest at 45 °C after 24 h of hydrolysis. Electrophoresis …

Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Cmr Immersive Virtual Reality (Ivr) Headset Training Compared To E-Learning For Operating Room Configuration Of The Cmr Versius Robot, Catherine L Eley, Varun Palaniappan, Abbie Carter, Opeyemi Sogaolu, James Horwood, Michael Davies, Jared Torkington, James Ansell

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Robotic surgery offers potential advantages over laparoscopic procedures, but the training for configuring robotic systems in the operating room remains underexplored. This study seeks to validate immersive virtual reality (IVR) headset training for setting up the CMR Versius in the operating room. This single-blinded randomized control trial randomised medical students with no prior robotic experience using an online randomiser. The intervention group received IVR headset training, and the control group, e-learning modules. Assessors were blinded to participant group. Primary endpoint was overall score (OS): Likert-scale 1-5: 1 reflecting independent performance, with increasing verbal prompts to a maximum score of 5, …

Degenerated High-Energy Piping Supports Of Thermal Power Plants, Mohd Hafiz Abdul Ghaffar, Ng Guat Peng, Muhammad Asyraf Shahabuddin

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

High-energy piping systems of power plants, such as Main Steam (MS) pipes or Hot Reheat (HR) pipes, operate at high temperatures and high pressure at base and cyclic loads. In the event of transient conditions, a pipe can be deflected dramatically and cause high stress in the pipe, leading to the failure of the piping system. Pipe hangers/supports are vital in maintaining the forces and stresses of the piping system within the allowable limits by allowing sufficient pipe movement from cold to hot conditions and protecting the piping system from operation transient loads such as steam hammer and water hammer …