Aspects Of Behavior Research Articles

The construct validity of self-regulated learning questionnaire for senior high school students: a Rasch model analysis

<span lang="EN-US">Self-regulated learning (SLR) is a condition in which students actively participate in the process of acquiring knowledge, and it closely relates to students’ metacognitive, motivational, and behavioral aspects. In order to measure this variable, an instrument was developed by referring to the Zimmerman cycle in the form of a questionnaire. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the construct validity of SLR questionnaires designed for high school students through Rasch model analysis. The method employed was descriptive quantitative research. The analyzed questionnaire consists of 50 positive statements, rated on 4-point Likert scale, and arranged of forethought, performance, and self-reflection phases. Furthermore, the construct validity was conducted on 235 third grade (XII) high school students in Gunungsitoli City (Indonesia), with a gender distribution of 58.29% female and 41.70% male. The results showed that the questionnaire with 4-rating scales satisfied the criteria for validity, gender inclusiveness, and unidimensionality based on Rasch model analysis for 25 statements. The implication of this research shows that the SLR questionnaire developed is valid and can be used in wider field research, especially in mathematics learning.</span>

The behavioral intention telepharmacy questionnaire based on theory of personal health differences and planned behavior

Modern pharmaceutical services are offered via telepharmacy, an internet platform. Identification of items and factors that influence people's behavioral intentions towards telepharmacy services is needed to develop this service. The study aims to develop a questionnaire based on a research model that combines two well-known theories: the theory of personal health differences (TPHD) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) technique. The purposive sampling strategy was combined with a cross-sectional observational method. 116 participants who were at least 18 years old were given the questionnaire. Convenience sampling from various population subgroups was used to select them. Data analysis was then conducted using the exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Factors were extracted using varimax rotation and principal component analysis. The results showed that the questionnaire consists of 16 items divided into 5 constructs (attitude and self-efficacy, behavioral intention, subjective norm, personal health status, and personal health value), this study proves that the behavioral intention telepharmacy questionnaire based on personal health differences and planned behavior theory is a reliable and valid measure. It can also draw attention to the many aspects of adoption behavior, helping service providers toward the successful digitalization of pharmaceutical services by fostering telepharmacy literacy. The application of telepharmacy is both a hope and a challenge for pharmacists and society, especially in terms of the intention to provide safe and quality pharmaceutical care.

The Impact of Social Media on Consumer Behavior and Purchasing Decisions in the Fashion Industry

Abstract: The present study aims to examine the noteworthy impact of social media platforms on customer behavior and purchase decisions in the ever-changing fashion business. Fashion marketers now need to grasp how social media usage affects consumer behavior due to its exponential expansion worldwide, especially among fashion-conscious populations. This study investigates the complex relationship between social media involvement and several aspects of consumer behavior, such as brand awareness, brand loyalty, buy intentions, and actual purchase behavior. It does this by conducting a thorough review of the existing literature and doing empirical analysis. Additionally, the study explores the ways in which brand advertising, influencer endorsements, and user-generated material on social media influence customer perceptions and preferences in the fashion industry. This study integrates theoretical understandings with real-world applications is to offer insightful information to fashion firms and marketers who want to improve their social media tactics and gain a competitive edge in a sector that is becoming more and more digital

Pan-cortical 2-photon mesoscopic imaging and neurobehavioral alignment in awake, behaving mice.

The flow of neural activity across the neocortex during active sensory discrimination is constrained by task-specific cognitive demands, movements, and internal states. During behavior, the brain appears to sample from a broad repertoire of activation motifs. Understanding how these patterns of local and global activity are selected in relation to both spontaneous and task-dependent behavior requires in-depth study of densely sampled activity at single neuron resolution across large regions of cortex. In a significant advance toward this goal, we developed procedures to record mesoscale 2-photon Ca2+ imaging data from two novel in vivo preparations that, between them, allow for simultaneous access to nearly all 0f the mouse dorsal and lateral neocortex. As a proof of principle, we aligned neural activity with both behavioral primitives and high-level motifs to reveal the existence of large populations of neurons that coordinated their activity across cortical areas with spontaneous changes in movement and/or arousal. The methods we detail here facilitate the identification and exploration of widespread, spatially heterogeneous neural ensembles whose activity is related to diverse aspects of behavior.

Leading Volunteers Effectively: Development and Preliminary Validation of the Volunteer Leader Behavior Scale

Volunteers are integral to civic and social life, and leadership is integral to keeping volunteers satisfied and committed. However, volunteer leadership research is hindered by the dispersion of leadership theories and the absence of a specialized leader behavior assessment tool. To address this, we developed and validated a four-dimensional scale for evaluating the behaviors of leaders of volunteers. Using confirmatory factor analyses, we confirmed a four-factor, hierarchical model in an Australian emergency volunteer sample. Concurrent validity was confirmed in relation to satisfaction with leadership, overall satisfaction with volunteering experience, and affective organizational commitment. Further details of quantitative studies for scale evaluation are provided. This study provides researchers and practitioners with a valid and reliable instrument to assess different aspects of effective leader behaviors within the volunteering context. Implications, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.

Employee Performance Assessment Model in Survey Service Companies Using Analytical Hierarchy Process and Naive Bayes

Assessment of the performance of employees of a survey service company produces a final score that is not in accordance with the company's transformation strategy in responding to external challenges and demands. The variable assessment process still uses 180 Degree Feedback which is one-way from superiors to employees. This makes the company's learning and growth activities, especially in the human resources department, not occur. Therefore, companies should improve the assessment model to become a tool for acquiring highly qualified performing employees. This study contributes to obtain a more comprehensive employee performance assessment model proposal and evaluate the model so that it can be implemented. The research limitation lies in the use of data, namely contract employees with the position of Project Manager. This study uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process and Naïve Bayes methods to obtain variable weights. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that SOE (State Owned Enterprises) AKHLAK was a new variable. The classification of the assessment variables is divided into Performance and Behavioral aspects based on the Minister of SOE Regulation. Changes that occur include formulas, mechanisms, and rating scales. The results of the verification and validation show that the model is in accordance with the design so that it can be implemented. Model trials with 360 DF show that PM's final score has a good chance of being assessed as a full-time employee. This valuation model can change along with company policies in responding to internal and external changes.

Consumption of pollen contaminated with field-realistic concentrations of fungicide causes sublethal effects in Bombus impatiens (Hymenoptera: Apidae) microcolonies.

Bumble bees are declining across the globe. The causes of this decline have been attributed to a variety of stressors, including pesticides. Fungicides are a type of pesticide that has been understudied in the context of bumble bee health. As a result, fungicides are often applied to flowering plants without consideration of pollinator exposure. Recent work demonstrates that fungicides have sublethal effects in bumble bees, but little is known about how much fungicide it takes to cause these sublethal effects. To address this gap in the literature, we fed microcolonies of the common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiensCressonHymenoptera: ApidaeHymenoptera: ApidaeHymenoptera: ApidaeHymenoptera: Apidae) pollen contaminated with a range of fungicide concentrations. We chose these concentrations based on the range of fungicide concentrations in pollen and nectar that were reported in the literature. Results revealed that later-stage pupae and newly emerged males are potentially sensitive to fungicide exposure, showing smaller size and reduced fat reserves at intermediate levels of contamination. Compared to the control, intermediated levels of fungicide-contaminated pollen led to increased pupal mortality and delayed male emergence. Contrary to expectations, higher fungicide levels did not exhibit a linear relationship with negative impacts, suggesting nuanced effects. Because body size and emergence timing are important aspects of bumble bee reproductive behavior, results have implications for mating success, potentially disrupting colony development.

High-intensity interval training mitigates the progression of periodontitis and improves behavioural aspects in rats.

To investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on periodontitis (PD) progression and behavioural outcomes. Forty-eight Wistar rats were divided into four groups: non-trained (NT); non-trained with PD; HIIT with PD; and HIIT. The HIIT protocol, involving daily treadmill sessions, spanned 8 weeks, with PD induced by ligature after the 6th week. Behavioural tests were conducted to assess anxiety and memory. Post euthanasia, we evaluated the systemic inflammatory profile and oxidative stress markers in the hippocampus and amygdala. A morphological evaluation and elemental composition analysis of the mandibular alveolar bone were performed. PD exacerbated alveolar bone level, bone surface damage and alterations in calcium and phosphorus percentages on the bone surface (p < .05), while HIIT attenuated these changes (p < .05). HIIT improved systemic inflammatory markers altered by PD (tumour necrosis factor [TNF]-α, interleukin [IL]-10, TNF-α/IL-10 and IL-1β/IL-10 ratios, p < .05). PD animals exhibited lower total antioxidant capacity and levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in the amygdala and hippocampus, respectively (p < .05). HIIT maintained these parameters at levels similar to those in NT animals. HIIT improved anxiety and memory outcomes altered by PD (p < .05). HIIT attenuates systemic inflammation, anxiety and memory outcomes promoted by PD.

“Zero interaction”, ignoring and acts of omission in the school ecology: Peer ostracism from the perspective of involved adolescents

AbstractThis study focuses on one type of excluding and isolating behaviour, the essence of which is the breakup of social interactions with a group member, which falls within the commonly accepted definition of ostracism. Based on interviews with 29 adolescents aged 12–18 (including 15 girls and 14 boys, all of whom were students in public schools without migrant backgrounds), an analysis of the content and typology of peer ostracism in school classrooms was conducted, emphasizing the perspective of those directly involved in the ostracism, i.e., the perpetrators. Three main dimensions and behavioural aspects related to ostracism emerged from the data: “Avoidance (Zero Interaction)”, “Expulsion from Group” and “Complete Ostracism”. The results indicate that the identified forms of ostracism rarely occur in a pure form, and are most often carried out in combination with non-verbal acts of overt exclusion. Furthermore, peer ostracism in group-class communities, which is consensual and chronic in nature, may reflect a distinct variant that qualifies for independent study. The paper also discusses directions for future research and actions to improve the social classroom environment.

A Case Report of Cryptococcal Meningitis Presenting with Psychiatric Abnormalities

Introduction: Cryptococcal infection is a significant pathogen causing meningitis, often manifesting early with psychiatric abnormalities. Due to the lack of other specific symptoms, these behavioral changes are frequently misattributed to other mental disorders or overlooked, leading to delays in diagnosis. This article reports on the diagnosis and treatment process of a patient with cryptococcal meningitis and summarizes the abnormal behavior in terms of mental and behavioral aspects of cryptococcal meningitis patients, providing a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcal meningitis. Case Presentation: We present a case of cryptococcal meningitis where the initial abnormal behaviors were attributed to stress, resulting in a lack of emphasis on cryptococcal treatment and subsequent failure of standard anti-infective therapy. Ultimately, we discovered abnormalities through cerebrospinal fluid examination and conducted targeted tests for Cryptococcus, resulting in a clear diagnosis and timely adoption of appropriate treatment measures. The patient's condition improved, and they were discharged. Conclusions: It is crucial for clinicians to deepen their understanding of cryptococcal meningitis. When encountering patients with unexplained fever accompanied by psychiatric and behavioral changes, a high suspicion for cryptococcal infection should be maintained.

Higher surface folding of the human premotor cortex is associated with better long-term learning capability

The capacity to learn enabled the human species to adapt to various challenging environmental conditions and pass important achievements on to the next generation. A growing body of research suggests links between neocortical folding properties and numerous aspects of human behavior, but their impact on enhanced human learning capacity remains unexplored. Here we leverage three training cohorts to demonstrate that higher levels of premotor cortical folding reliably predict individual long-term learning gains in a challenging new motor task, above and beyond initial performance differences. Individual folding-related predisposition to motor learning was found to be independent of cortical thickness and intracortical microstructure, but dependent on larger cortical surface area in premotor regions. We further show that learning-relevant features of cortical folding occurred in close spatial proximity to practice-induced structural brain plasticity. Our results suggest a link between neocortical surface folding and human behavioral adaptability.

The reference genome of Macropodus opercularis (the paradise fish)

Amongst fishes, zebrafish (Danio rerio) has gained popularity as a model system over most other species and while their value as a model is well documented, their usefulness is limited in certain fields of research such as behavior. By embracing other, less conventional experimental organisms, opportunities arise to gain broader insights into evolution and development, as well as studying behavioral aspects not available in current popular model systems. The anabantoid paradise fish (Macropodus opercularis), an “air-breather” species has a highly complex behavioral repertoire and has been the subject of many ethological investigations but lacks genomic resources. Here we report the reference genome assembly of M. opercularis using long-read sequences at 150-fold coverage. The final assembly consisted of 483,077,705 base pairs (~483 Mb) on 152 contigs. Within the assembled genome we identified and annotated 20,157 protein coding genes and assigned ~90% of them to orthogroups.

The Digital Revolution on Society through Digital Detox in the Modern Era

This study reveals on the negative impact of the digital revolution on society. This is a kind of the enablement of social isolation, addiction, and mental health issues. Technology has changed how people interact and communicate, often leading to increased social isolation and addiction to technological platforms such as social media. The study tells about the digital detox and how it tell us about a break from the screen will help people to bring balance to their digital and real-world lives. This way of soaking up real-time instead of screen time will ease anxiety, increase happiness, reduce multitasking, reduce those technology cravings, and allow you to connect more with the people in your life. This doesn't have to be a prolonged stretch or period where you quit technology entirely. But you can choose how long you feel comfortable doing a digital detox for anywhere from 24 hours to 1 week. Digital detox should not only refer to a time period during which a person refrains from using electronic devices, but also to time periods during which a person does not engage in certain types of applications, branded media, special features, interactions, and/or messages the studies is the lack of device-based measurements of smartphone use that would allow for reliable assessments of the duration of usage. Then also it is helpful to measure physiological indicators of health-related outcomes, and the study belongs to the aspect of compensatory behaviors during the digital detox intervention in this new era of technology use. While they sound like a good idea, digital detoxes are unsustainable because they cut us from the world. This can also have a negative impact on our overall mood, as well as leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

What Really Matters in Secondary-Level Students’ Classroom Participation: A Study from the Student’s Perspective

Effectively Increasing student classroom participation has always been a crucial challenge for secondary teachers. The present study aims to address the factors that contribute to increased student participation in the classroom, therefore fostering an improved learning environment from the secondary-level students’ perspective. This study uses a qualitative research approach to explore specific aspects of teachers' behavior that impact student participation. Through focused group discussions, students share their diverse experiences and perspectives, the dimensions of teachers’ particular behavioral influence on active engagement in the classroom. The findings shed light on teachers’ content delivery skills, the role of teachers’ rapport building, the impact of teachers’ willingness to explain in depth, and the influence of teachers’ voices. The study suggests valuable insights for educators striving to create a more conducive and participatory learning atmosphere in secondary education. Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (2),85-98

Key Influencing Factors On Ticket Purchase Decision

Background – Rapid technological advances are able to change all aspects of life and consumer behavior, so that consumers often make purchasing decisions using technology such as the internet Aim – The aim of this research is to prove the influence of e-WebQual, content marketing, social media marketing variables on purchasing decisions. Design/ Methodology/ Approach - This research is quantitative research with a data collection method through questionnaires distributed using Google Form to 192 respondents using accidental sampling technique by distributing questionnaires to respondents who meet the criteria such as CGV Madiun cunsumers. Data measurement uses a Likert scale of one to 5. Data analysis in this study uses SMART PLS 3.0 Findings – The research results show that e-WebQual has a significant influence on the decision to purchase CGV Madiun tickets, content marketing has a significant influence on the decision to purchase CGV Madiun tickets, social media marketing has a significant influence on the decision to purchase CGV Madiun tickets. Conclusion - It was discovered that E-WebQual, content marketing, and social media marketing have a positive and significant impact on purchasing decisions. Research Implication – This research has important implications for consumers and the CGV Madiun company. It will be beneficial for consumers in making purchasing decisions due to rapidly developing technological advances, then it will be beneficial for the CGV Madiun company, judging from the research results, the variables e-WebQual, content marketing, social media marketing can be used to explain purchasing decisions so that they can have a positive influence on the performance of CGV Madiun Limitations – This research shows that the R-Square results show that 54.5% of the dependent variable can be explained by the independent variable, while the remaining 45.5% is influenced by other variables

Life Table, Host Selection Behavior and Biochemical Aspects of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) Reared on Various Host Plants on Laboratory

Life Table, Host Selection Behavior and Biochemical Aspects of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) Reared on Various Host Plants on Laboratory

Impact of Plant on Insect Behavior and Sex Pheromone Emission

Insects intricately interact with host plants, significantly impacting their behavior and chemical communication, especially in phytophagous species. Insect physiology and behavior, particularly sex pheromone communication, are influenced by host plants, which improves mating and reproduction. While some insects release sex pheromones in response to cues from plants, others use the molecules of their host plants to synthesize sex pheromone precursors. Host plants chemicals synergize with sex pheromones, aiding in insect communication and reproductive success. These interactions shape various aspects of insect behavior, from aggregation formation to mate and host finding strategies, and even reproductive isolation among related species. Understanding these relationships is essential for comprehending ecological dynamics and devising sustainable pest management strategies.

Социально-психологическая дезадаптация подростков: типология и взаимосвязь с системой ценностных ориентаций

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The problem of studying socio-psychological disadaptation in adolescence occupies one of the central places in psychology. Socio-psychological disadaptation is always associated with multivariate difficulties that mediate a certain form of behavior. Modern researchers offer a fairly wide range of both definitions of this phenomenon and various classification groups. In this connection, the purpose of this theoretical study is to review some typologies of socio-psychological disadaptation and their relationship with the system of value orientations in the concepts of foreign and domestic authors. For the study, methods such as the analysis of scientific literature, the study and generalization of the experience and views of various foreign and domestic researchers on the types and types of socio-psychological disadaptation and their relationship with specific types of value orientations were used. In the course of the theoretical analysis, the views of modern foreign and domestic researchers were considered. Thanks to the analysis, the types of socio-psychological disadaptation and their orientation were identified, an attempt was made to determine the relationship between values and the behavioral aspect, the relevance of further empirical research was determined, which consists in studying specifically related value orientations with the behavioral aspect.&lt;/p&gt;

The Relationship Between Students Academic Emotions and Learning Behaviors in School Education

Different academic emotions have different effects on learning behavior, and most studies pay more attention to the influence of positive emotions on learning behavior and performance, and not on negative academic emotions. This paper first classifies and analyzes academic emotion in different dimensions, then expounds different dimensions of learning behavior with examples, and finally analyzes the two together to explore the relationship between them. This thesis aims to analyze and summarize the effects of different academic emotions on learning behavior of different dimensions, focusing on explaining the effects of negative emotions on different aspects of learning behavior and performance and the importance of assessing students' learning behavior. In the future, people can further explore the improvement effect of negative academic emotions on learning effects, how educators can take effective measures to understand the learning behaviors of different students and develop personalized teaching methods for them in order to cope with future academic difficulties.

Role of Primary School in Promoting Media Education and English Language Skills for Students

The study aimed to identify the reality of the primary school’s role in promoting media education and thus imparting English language skills to students in Al-Ahsa Governorate, and to reveal whether there are statistically significant differences between the responses of the study sample regarding the reality of the school’s role according to type of work and years of experience. A mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative) was used. A questionnaire was applied to a stratified random sample of female school leaders (102) and teachers (619). Personal interviews were also conducted with 21 primary school teachers in Al-Ahsa Governorate. The most important results revealed that the reality of the role of primary schools in enhancing media literacy skills among primary school students was to a high degree, and that the role of primary school in enhancing media literacy skills in the emotional aspect came in first place, followed by enhancing the cognitive aspect, while enhancing the behavioral aspect in Third place. There were also differences between the averages of the study sample’s responses at the level of (0.01) according to the type of work for female school leaders. The media education at primary school has a role in providing female students with listening and speaking skills in English, and that listening to short sentences was ranked first among English listening skills, while speaking single words was ranked first among English speaking skills for female primary school students.