Changes In Attitudes Research Articles

Dissemination of Indonesian Nasionalism and Islamic Religiosity Trough Podcast

This study aims to identify and explore the values of Pancasila in the content of Habib Jafar’s podcast on Deddy Corbuzier’s Youtube channel. The qualitative study uses a media observation study approach. The subject matter in this study uses Pancasila values as the theory of analysis. The research data was obtained through documentation techniques. As for data analysis, it is obtained through the stages of data reduction, presentation and verification. This study confirms the existence of dimensions of Pancasila values in the content of Habib Jafar’s podcast, including the value of divinity in building tolerant religious awareness, the value of humanity in realizing a harmonious life, and the value of unity in strengthening diversity. The findings of this study confirm that there is a relationship between Islam and statehood in building the social life of Indonesian people who are tolerant in religion and state. The shortcomings of this study do not know the impact of podcast content on audiences, such as changes in attitudes that are in accordance with the values of Pancasila.

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Space Targets Utilizing Joint Optical-and-ISAR Co-Location Observation

With traditional three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction methods for space targets, it is difficult to achieve 3-D structure and attitude reconstruction simultaneously. To tackle this problem, a 3-D reconstruction method for space targets is proposed, and the alignment and fusion of optical and ISAR images are investigated. Firstly, multiple pairs of optical and ISAR images are acquired in the joint optical-and-ISAR co-location observation system (COS). Then, key points of space targets on the images are used to solve for the Doppler information and the 3-D attitude. Meanwhile, the image offsets of each pair are further aligned based on Doppler co-projection between optical and ISAR images. The 3-D rotational offset relationship and the 3-D translational offset relationship are next deduced to align the spatial offset between pairs of images based on attitude changes in neighboring frames. Finally, a voxel trimming mechanism based on growth learning (VTM-GL) is designed to obtain the reserved voxels where mask features are used. Experimental results verify the effectiveness and robustness of the OC-V3R-OI method.

Gotta take my avatar shopping: impacts of interactive virtual shopping in esports

PurposeEsports game developers are incorporating interactive virtual shopping (IVS) experiences into their products to facilitate consumer–brand interactions. Despite the potential influence of IVS, existing research lacks an understanding of its impact on consumers’ overall affect– particularly game enjoyment, a critical factor in sustaining engagement with esports products – and on attitudinal change toward brands in the real world.Design/methodology/approachAn experiment was designed to examine the impact of shopping in the virtually interactive esports marketplace on game enjoyment. Mediating effects of positive change in brand attitude, perceived realism and character attachment and the moderating effect of self-avatar gender congruity were investigated using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Additionally, the impact of brand popularity on the relationship between IVS and brand attitude was examined using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).FindingsThere was a positive impact of IVS on game enjoyment, mediated by a positive change in brand attitude, perceived realism and character attachment. Self-avatar gender congruity moderated the mediation effect of perceived realism. Notably, less popular brands exhibited a greater change in brand attitude compared to more popular brands.Originality/valueThe findings add to the body of literature on esports, particularly in investigating the role of IVS within the esports virtual world and advancing research on cognitive appraisal theory. This study informs practitioners in the esports industry about the value of creating interactive virtual marketplaces, as they serve to benefit sponsoring brands and enhance game enjoyment for players.

Capacity-building interventions for health extension workers in Ethiopia: A scoping review.

Capacity-building interventions for health extension workers (HEWs) are key to providing quality health services to the community. Since Ethiopia's Health Extension Program was established, several types of capacity-building interventions have been developed to build HEW competencies. However, no comprehensive study has mapped the types of capacity-building interventions being used or the competencies targeted. To (1) identify and characterize evidence on capacity-building interventions for Ethiopian HEWs, including the competencies measured; (2) clarify evidence gaps in this area; and (3) explore how successful the interventions have been to inform the design of health extension programs and further research. We used keywords (health extension workers, capacity building, competencies) and related terminologies to search PubMed, Scopus, and Embase for published studies on capacity-building interventions for Ethiopian HEWs, and Google Scholar for unpublished studies and reports. Our search was limited to studies and reports published in English from 2003 to present. We used the JBI scoping review methodology to conduct this scoping review in a stepwise approach and a categorization approach to synthesize the evidence. Our search strategy identified 20 articles, all published except for one program report. The most common capacity-building intervention designed for HEWs was training, followed by supportive supervision, performance review and clinical mentoring meetings, and equipment supply; the most salient competency domains investigated were knowledge and skills. The interventions significantly improved immediate outcomes (knowledge, skills, attitude change among HEWs) and intermediate outcomes, such as increased service utilization and health-seeking behavior among community members. Only one study assessed whether capacity-building interventions improved inter- and intra-personal domains of capacity/competency. Capacity-building interventions for Ethiopian HEWs were found to be effective, but they mainly focused on improving technical competencies, such as knowledge and skills. Little attention has been paid to other competency domains, including motivation, leadership, and communication. Thus, future research could focus on a comprehensive set of capacity-building initiatives that addresses motivation, job satisfaction, communication, commitment, and resource allocation.

Research on Inertial Isolation Rotation Modulation of Dual-Axis Inertial Navigation Based on Multi-Error Coupling Characteristics

Currently, research on the rotational modulation of dual-axis inertial navigation for isolated carrier motion does not provide sufficient solutions for the compensation of the gyroscope scale factor error caused by the Earth’s rotation. Moreover, it is primarily applied to ships with low maneuverability and has not yet been implemented in the field of pure inertial guidance weapons. A dual-axis inertial isolation rotation modulation method is proposed to address this issue, taking into account the application characteristics of long-endurance guided weapons. An analysis of the system error characteristics under the coupling of multiple error sources acting on IMU was conducted, and it was found that the angular velocity of the inertial isolation carrier can significantly reduce the output error of the IMU. A dual-axis inertial isolation shaft system installation error compensation algorithm was designed, and an improvement was made based on the traditional sixteen-sequence rotation scheme to compensate for the projection components of the Earth’s rotation and carrier motion on the inner and outer frame rotation axes, achieving the inertial isolation rotation modulation function of dual-axis inertial navigation. Based on the attitude changes in long-range guided weapons, Monte Carlo simulation verification was conducted, and the results showed that this scheme can improve inertial navigation accuracy by 10% to 20%.

Triple Top Line Thinking for Triple Bottom Line Performance: Reflections on Outcomes of CCTU Eco-Guesthouse Business Plan Development

Purpose: Using the case of a DAAD-sponsored Eco-Guesthouse project at Cape Coast Technical University, the study analysed the outcomes of a business plan development based on the reflective experiences of participants and stakeholders. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was qualitative, following a phenomenological approach to inquiry. Structured interviews were used to collect data from a purposive sample of 12 participants and stakeholders. The data was analysed qualitatively using Constant Comparative Analysis (CCA). Findings: The study found that, for start-ups, Triple Top Line thinking allows a proactive strategic view of business. This influences the choice of business model, the approach to business planning and development, and consequently, the value placed on the outcomes of the process. The study concludes that project outcomes in the form of resulting new knowledge, skills acquisition, changes in attitudes, and the development and strengthening of new and existing relationships from a system perspective constitute a useful, albeit tacit and fuzzy construct for evaluating project performance beyond tangible outputs. Research Limitation: While the literature supports the number of participants and stakeholders (12) used for the study, the findings of such interview-based qualitative studies are often indicative, which limits the extent of generalisation. Practical Implication: This study can help us understand the value of business plan development for startups' potential success. Social Implication: The study shows that a TTL perspective of startups makes an integrated approach to business planning and development imperative and allows for interdisciplinary collaboration among stakeholders to achieve TBL performance. Originality/Value: The paper theoretically demonstrates the inextricable linkage between triple bottom line thinking and triple bottom line performance in achieving project success and the significant place of outcomes in evaluating project performance from a systems point of view.

An Airborne Gravity Gradient Compensation Method Based on Convolutional and Long Short-Term Memory Neural Networks

As gravity exploration technology advances, gravity gradient measurement is becoming an increasingly important method for gravity detection. Airborne gravity gradient measurement is widely used in fields such as resource exploration, mineral detection, and oil and gas exploration. However, the motion and attitude changes of the aircraft can significantly affect the measurement results. To reduce the impact of the dynamic environment on the accuracy of gravity gradient measurements, compensation algorithms and techniques have become a research focus. This paper proposes a post-error compensation algorithm using convolutional and long short-term memory neural networks (CNN-LSTMs). By leveraging convolution feature extraction capabilities and considering the temporal dependencies of dynamic measurement parameters with LSTM, the model demonstrates a stronger ability to learn from severely coupled time series data, resulting in a significant improvement in the compensation performance. This method outperforms traditional neural networks’ multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs) in terms of compensation accuracy on both simulated and measured airborne gravity gradient data from Heilongjiang Province.

Формирование гуманитарного мышления у будущих инженеров-строителей в процессе изучения общеинженерных дисциплин

In modern conditions of the need to increase the prestige of an engineer and build innovative engineering in our country, there is a great demand for a professional with humanitarian thinking. Such thinking allows solving engineering problems taking into account the value-semantic component and subjective factors. As the analysis of the existing system of training future engineers shows, the task of forming humanitarian thinking in students is not actually set, and the humanitarization of engineering education is correlated either with an increase in the share of humanitarian disciplines, or with forms of the educational process that involve training some universal skills. The problem of the research is to identify, from the standpoint of the methodology of the humanitarian-anthropological and metacognitive approaches, the features of the formation of humanitarian thinking in future civil engineers. In the context of this methodology and based on the analysis of scientific literature devoted to the phenomena of humanitarianism, humanitarian knowledge, thinking and humanitarian thinking, the concepts of "humanitarian thinking" and "humanitarian engineering thinking" are clarified. The novelty of the study is that the experience of humanitarian thinking is revealed in conjunction with the metacognition of the individual and is substantiated as a humanitarian component of the content of engineering education. The conditions for the formation of humanitarian thinking in future civil engineers in the process of studying general engineering disciplines are identified. Such conditions are associated with: the inclusion of dialogic situations in the educational process, the basis of which are metacognitive cues; metaphorization of the material of academic subjects in the course of cognitive activity; the implementation of textual-dialogical technology in classes as the leading pedagogical means of forming the quality under study and a way of actualizing the position of the subject of thinking in students. The article presents the data of a diagnostic survey devoted to identifying the level of humanitarian thinking in 185 students of different courses of the engineering and technology faculty of Kalmyk State University. The results of a formative experiment are presented, which confirmed the provisions of the research hypothesis concerning the change in the qualitative attitude to the profession among students in connection with the experience of humanitarian thinking and the dependence of the level of such thinking on the skills of metacognitive cognition.

Earth to Ashes: Cultural Transformations in the Cremation Rites of Modern and Contemporary South Korea.

Under Japanese rule in 1912, cremation was legalized in Korea, marking a shift from a strictly prohibited practice to an accepted funeral option. Initially viewed as a Japanese custom, cremation gradually transformed into a "civilized" choice, a perspective pushed by Japanese colonial authorities and some Korean modernizers. However, this narrative overlooks the gradual acceptance of cremation among Koreans. In the post-war era, cremation saw renewed popularity, steadily increasing from the late 1990s, with rates surpassing 90% by 2021. This shift reflects the influence of capitalistic values, framing cremation as a practical option due to its efficiency, economic benefits. This paper examines the evolution of cremation in Korea and how it symbolizes changing attitudes toward death from the 20th century to today.

Attitude change by facilitating choice: Experimentally evaluating a social identity‐based intervention to nativist populist rhetoric

Attitude change by facilitating choice: Experimentally evaluating a social identity‐based intervention to nativist populist rhetoric

Ensuring compulsory treatment is used as a last resort: a narrative review of the knowledge about Community Treatment Orders

Community treatment orders (CTOs) have become a standard feature of contemporary mental health care worldwide, even though those placed under them typically perceive them as coercive. This review of the literature found that the evidence regarding the impact of CTOs is mixed and contested. Despite concerns about the overuse of CTOs, there were no examples found of projects that have aimed to achieve a reduction in the use of CTOs that have proved successful. Literature on attempts to reduce CTOs is largely grey literature and so lacks the evidence base that is present in literature on the efficacy of these orders. Our review found that changing attitudes, preparing services and staff for practice change, and supporting the implementation of innovative alternatives need to be addressed in working towards reduction in CTO use. Several sources highlighted that lived experience perspectives should have a key role in driving reform.

Upaya Guru Bidang Studi Aqidah Akhlak dalam Membina Akhlak Siswa Kelas VI Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Falah 2 Cilodong - Depok

This research is driven by the bad impact of the digital world on the learning process, which spontaneously affects students' attitudes and behaviors. One of these impacts is students' social attitudes. The study examines the crucial role of teachers in the Aqidah Akhlak subject in instilling moral values in sixth-grade students at MI Darul Falah 2 Cilodong, Depok. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and documentation of activities, which were then assessed descriptively. The outcomes of the teaching methods utilized by the teachers can be drawn in the changes in students' attitudes and the way teachers teach Aqidah Akhlak. These changes are evident from students' discipline towards school rules, the habituation practices applied in the classroom, and the exemplary actions of the teachers as models for students to follow. The study concludes that teachers' understanding of their crucial role through workshops, training, and seminars on moral education strategies is effective in promoting the utilize of innovative teaching methods such as interactive lectures, role-playing, and extracurricular activities to instill positive character traits. Collaboration between schools, parents, and the community is also deemed essential for effectively monitoring and supporting students' moral development. Continuous evaluation of moral education efforts involving students, parents, and school authorities is crucial for enhancing the quality of moral education in the future. Overall, this research aims to foster a generation with strong character and noble behavior through the dedicated efforts of teachers in the Aqidah Akhlak subject.

Effect of applying phase change materials (PCM) in building facades on reducing energy consumption

Since fossil fuels are limited and there is an increasing demand for energy consumption, energy conservation and reducing consumption have become significant challenges. Applying phase change materials (PCM) for latent thermal energy storage (TES) systems is an effective method for energy conservation that has been widely considered in recent years. The building facade has the highest capacity for conserving or wasting energy due to its vast exposure to the environment. As a result, a change in attitude toward designing and constructing facades is considered a necessity since it is one of the key elements of building design. One approach to prevent materials from leaching from a structure where PCMs are incorporated is encapsulating and blending them with a suitable polymer. Choosing a PCM with suitable melting temperature, a polymer compatible with this material as a preserver and the best percentage of PCM in the polymer are key components. In this paper, the goal has been investigated through a 2-step process, including experimental and simulation phases. First, the effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as the PCM in the mixture with poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) for heat protection has been studied. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurement techniques were employed to study and determine the melting points of the samples and the mixed substructures. The results show that the best percentage for PEG in this research is 60%. In the second phase, to study the effect of polymers carrying the PCMs on the building’s energy consumption, a 5-story building with PCMs applied to its facade was simulated in EnergyPlus software. The annual heating and cooling loads of the building in each situation were then calculated. The results of the simulation and modeling shows that applying the PCMs will ultimately lead to a 40% decrease in heating load and 15% decrease in cooling load of the building.

Relationship between mental health and substance abuse on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth: A mixed methods longitudinal cohort study.

Mental health and substance use challenges are highly correlated in youth and have been speculated to be associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Literature has also suggested that mental health challenges in youth have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the longitudinal relationship between mental health challenges in youth and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is not well established. We examined the relationship between mental health, substance use and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth ages 14 to 29-years participated in a longitudinal survey study. Participants provided sociodemographic, mental health, and substance use data, as well as qualitative and quantitative information on their vaccine perspectives every two months between February 2021 to August 2021, and on February 2022. Generalized estimating equation logistic regression models were used to analyze the effect of mental health and substance use on vaccine hesitancy over time. Qualitative content area analyses were used to identify trends in vaccine attitudes. Mental health challenges and substance use frequency were associated with vaccine hesitancy, and significantly increased the odds of vaccine hesitancy over time. Additionally, mental health challenges were associated with decreases in vaccine hesitancy (OR: 0.80 (95% CI 0.66, 0.97)) when vaccines first began to emerge, but increases in vaccine hesitancy (OR: 1.72 (95% CI 1.32, 2.26)) one year later. Participants reported perceptions regarding vaccine safety and efficacy were the primary determinants influencing hesitant, uncertain, and acceptant vaccine attitudes. Additionally, changes in vaccine attitudes over time for some participants, were associated with changes in mental health. Increases in mental health challenges and substance use were associated with increases in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth over the COVID-19 pandemic. Health policy agencies should be aware of the potential impact of mental health challenges and substance use in youth, when developing vaccine policy and programs.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Pemanfaatan Pangan Lokal Sebagai Makanan Selingan bagi Keluarga Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a collection of symptoms that arise in a person due to the body experiencing problems in controlling blood sugar levels. The lower the knowledge, the higher the blood sugar levels. The low knowledge of respondents about DM disease makes respondents unable to control blood sugar levels. This community service aimed to enhance public knowledge about DM prevention through education on local food consumption and healthy behaviors. The activity was carried out in Kedungmundu, Semarang City, in August 2024, with the participation of 39 people. The education was delivered through lectures, discussions, and a booklet, containing information about DM, recommended diets, and the use of local food. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in community knowledge about DM prevention, with post-test scores higher than pre-test scores. This increase indicates that education through lectures and booklets was effective in disseminating health information. With better knowledge, the community is expected to adopt healthier behaviors that can reduce the prevalence of DM, particularly through the use of lokal food. This activity made an important contribution to promotive and preventive efforts to control DM within the community. Future research is recommended to explore the impact of increased knowledge on changes in community attitudes and behaviors in DM prevention.

Using a classroom aquaponics project to improve urban (city) students’ perception of STEM disciplines and career pathways

There is a need for secondary schools to provide more hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and specifically, more contextualized project-based investigation environments in the classroom that manifest the next generation science standards. This study investigated how, and to what extent, a 10-week contextualized aquaponics project-based investigation (APBI) affected urban (city) high school students’ attitudes toward STEM, aquaculture and aquaponics, and interest in future STEM-related disciplines and/or STEM career pathways. Currently, there is little research published in technical literature on how APBI may engage students in increasing attitudes and interest in aquaculture/aquaponics fields as a career choice and, more generally, STEM disciplines. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental research design, two different student groups participated in a hands-on APBI project and were given pre- and post-attitude/interest surveys (n = 22). The 12 survey items were rated by a 5-point Likert-type scale that measured changes in student interest and attitudes toward STEM as discipline and as an area of interest. In addition, the survey included a profile of the respondents with the demographic items. The results revealed that the intervention contributed to the treatment group students’ positive attitudes toward STEM in general, and aquaculture and aquaponics specifically, and to students’ developing an interest in the disciplines of STEM and/or as career pursuits. Results suggest that APBI models may be effective in attracting urban (city) students to STEM-related disciplines and careers.

IMPACT OF WALKING GROUP INTENSITY & TIMING ON EXERCISE ATTITUDES IN OLDER ADULTS: MIXED-EFFECTS ANALYSIS

Abstract How does physical activity intensity influence pre-frail and frail older adults’ attitudes toward physical activity? Casual-speed walking is enjoyable but more intense walking programs can stimulate greater physiologic adaptations and benefits. However, intensity might negatively impact motivation if it leads older adults to evaluate physical activity less favorably. These attitudes can be affective (involving emotional responses, such as enjoyment) or instrumental (involving perceived practical benefits, such as health improvements) and influence future physical activity through their effects on intentions. Whether high-intensity exercise alters the dynamics of attitude change is unclear. This study was a secondary analysis of the effects of 16-week casual-speed versus high-intensity walking intervention on attitudes toward walking in pre-frail and frail older adults. Participants (n = 156; M age = 79.9 years, SD = 7.0) were randomized into casual-speed or high-intensity walking groups and reported attitudes toward the intervention at four time points (baseline, 6, 12, and 16 weeks). Generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) with a gamma distribution assessed attitude changes over time. Results showed instrumental attitudes initially declined (Estimate = -0.006, p <.001) but followed a quadratic pattern, stabilizing or slightly improving later (Estimate = 0.0002, p =.008). Affective attitudes remained stable, with no significant changes over time. Intensity did not affect the rate of change for either attitude type, suggesting similar changes regardless of intensity. We concluded that high intensity walking did not influence attitudinal changes toward walking, and concerns about adverse motivational impacts of high-intensity activity in older adults may be overstated.

The critical role of emotional communication for motivated reasoning

Persuasive appeals frequently prove ineffective or produce unintended outcomes, due to the presence of motivated reasoning. Using the example of electric cars adoption, this research delves into the impact of emotional content, message valence, and the coherence of pre-existing attitudes on biased information evaluation. By conducting a factorial survey (N = 480) and incorporating a computational model of attitude formation, we aim to gain a deeper insight into the cognitive-affective mechanisms driving motivated reasoning. Our experimental findings reveal that motivated reasoning is most pronounced when persuasive appeals employ a combination of emotional and rational elements within a negatively valenced argument. Furthermore, our computational model, which estimates belief and affect adjustments underlying attitude changes, elucidates how message framing influences cognitive-affective processes through emotional coherence. The results provide support for a negative correlation between shifts in coherence in response to new information and the propensity for motivated reasoning. The research contributes to computational models of opinion dynamics and social influence, offering a psychologically realistic framework for exploring the impact of individual reasoning on population-level dynamics, particularly in policy contexts, where it can enhance communication and informed policy discussions.

Optimizing the Merdeka Curriculum for Developing the Pancasila Student Profile through Project-Based Learning

This study aims to understand the planning and implementation of the Merdeka curriculum in shaping the Pancasila student profile. Employing a qualitative research design with descriptive analysis, the subjects included curriculum vice principals, project teachers, and students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data validity was ensured through technique and source triangulation. The findings reveal that the implementation of the Merdeka curriculum is at a developing stage, 1) Curriculum planning carried out at the start of the academic year 2022/2023 following a prepared workflow. The school extensively improvises government-provided guidelines in developing the operational curriculum and project modules to better meet student and industry needs. 2) The instructional approach at SMK PK Krian 2 is project-based, with the implementation of (Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila dan Budaya Kerja: P5BK) using monthly blocks to replace intracurricular learning hours after (Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah: MPLS) activities, covering five themes to achieve the six dimensions of the Pancasila student profile. Assessment results show that students are progressing towards the goals set in the project modules, yet the full formation of the Pancasila student profile is not yet achieved due to the novelty of the projects. However, educators are optimistic that the Merdeka curriculum will foster changes in student attitudes and is most suitable for the school's conditions.

Children living in disaster-prone areas in Timor Island: what do they know about disaster and climate change?

ABSTRACT Global environmental change’s impact on local realities, which is getting more worrying daily, sparks awareness of the importance of risk reduction, adaptation, and preparedness in the communities, especially children and adolescents vulnerable to disasters and climate change. West Timor of East Nusa Tenggara Province is one of the areas that is at risk of climate change and disaster in Indonesia. This study aim to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and preparedness for disasters and climate change in children living in climate-risk and disaster years. The data were then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. Based on the study’s results, there are two main themes, namely (1) understanding related to disaster risk and climate change and (2) scientific attitudes possessed by students. Identifying the level of understanding and extent of critical thinking ability of children and adolescents that can inform policymakers and advocates to empower children to cope with future disaster risks.