Cognitive Value Research Articles

Factors Influencing Cashless Transactions Behaviour in Malaysia Higher Education Institution

The cashless transaction environment is growing tremendously with the current development of digital technology. These developments will create a cashless society that, with a diverse attitude, shapes consumer behaviour. The objective of this study is to explore the conceptual framework of the study on consumer beliefs in the sustainability of attitudes, intentions, and behaviours of cashless transactions. The main aims of this paper are also to explore the variables suggested by consumer beliefs to form the expected hypothesis to be implemented in these studies. The cashless transaction model will be studied based on attitudes to identify the value of beliefs and best practices among consumers. Based on this attitude, the conceptual framework of the cashless transaction focuses on cognitive value through the factors of belief in cashless transactions. This concept paper is also focused on the use of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and previous studies. Subsequently, this study was conducted to propose an attitude-based cashless transaction model to fit consumers of higher education institutions in Malaysia. It focuses on factors influencing behaviour in cashless transactions based on the conceptual framework. This paper, which specialises in cognitive aspects that will guide the study in the future, ranging from trustworthiness, usefulness, cybersecurity, transaction procedures, attitude, intention, and behaviour in cashless transactions. These factors will be the expected construct of influencing cashless transaction behaviour.

The Associations of Young Poles with Green Energy in the Context of Self-Assessment of Their Relevant Knowledge and the Importance Attached to the Energy Sources Used

The aim of this article is to identify the associations that young Polish recipients have with green energy, considering their self-assessment of the level of knowledge about green energy and the importance attributed to the energy sources they use on a daily basis. An analysis of the world literature on the subject indicates that there is a cognitive and research gap in the level of market awareness of individual recipients regarding green energy and its sources. This issue has been neglected even more among young people in the context of their associations with this type of energy. To eliminate these research gaps, five hypotheses were formulated. To this end, primary research was carried out using the survey method to collect data. The research covered 311 individual representatives of recipients in Poland aged between 18 and 24. The primary data collected was subjected to quantitative analysis, using specific tests and statistical analysis. Among other things, the following was discovered: (1) the dependence between the self-assessment of the level of knowledge about green energy and the importance attributed to the sources of energy used; (2) the dependence between the self-assessment of the level of knowledge about green energy and the associations with it (mainly negative ones); (3) the dependence between the importance assigned to the sources of energy used and the associations with green energy (mainly positive ones); and (4) that there were sets of recipients characterized by identical associations with green energy within the groups of people selected among the total respondents and among respondents assessing their level of knowledge as low or high, as well as among respondents attributing high or low importance to energy sources. The research results and the conclusions drawn have significant cognitive value and practical application.

Binging – a Fad or a Permanent Change in Media Consumption? A Critical Literature Review

Binging – and binge-watching in particular – has been receiving growing interest from communication scientists for a couple of years. Thus, after five decades of watching audiovisual content according to TV schedules, a recipient gained more autonomy regarding the content and ways of watching. The author aims to analyse the factors influencing the potential permanence of this specific way of media consumption, with literature review as the main method. These factors include different definitions of the concept, synonyms, applying the binging term to different media formats (binge-watching – binge-listening – binge-reading – binge-gaming), technological and social circumstances. These factors differ in their quality and scale. Will their convergence and synergy permanently change the practices of media consumption? Referring to previous changes in media differentiation, accessibility, and reception, although binging would probably become rather next, but not the dominating form of media practices of leisure time. The cognitive value of the article is to offer a theoretical basis for further quantitative and qualitative research on the reception of different media formats and genres; binging included.

Philosophy of Education in Postmetaphysical Thinking

Aim. The aim of the article is to define the possibilities of education in the concept of postmetaphysical thinking. The definition takes into account the need to understand education as an open process of developing an authentic personality. The new understanding of education helps to orient the educational process in the family and school towards the person of the pupil and the development of his real possibilities. Concept. The article is built around a comparison of metaphysical and post-metaphysical thought. It describes the fundamental differences between both types of thinking, with a focus on the importance of others and openness in the interpretation of fundamental pedagogical categories. Attention is paid to the understanding of the pupil, the teacher, the process of education, and the goal of education. The pupil is interpreted as a person who has individual and original abilities. The process of education is understood as the development of the individual abilities of the pupil. The objective of education is determined on the basis of the pupil's abilities. The aim of upbringing is not predetermined. The openness of pedagogical practice necessitates the openness to continuous updating of educational and training methods. Results and conclusion. Creation of a basic framework for the innovation of pedagogical practices. The proposed framework views pedagogical success as a means of finding a sense of self, leaves room for alternative solutions, and emphasises the importance of students' individual abilities. It allows for pedagogy based on acceptance of otherness. Through the pedagogy thus interpreted, it creates a path for creative solutions to educational problems while developing not only the individual abilities of students but also their capacity for tolerance, which is a prerequisite for the functioning of a democratic society, through the pedagogy thus interpreted. Cognitive value. The article presents problems that arise when using classical pedagogy, i.e. pedagogy based on metaphysical thinking. The aim of classical pedagogy is the passive passing of knowledge and the production of graduates with the same abilities and knowledge. Pedagogy based on a postmetaphysical approach educates pupils whose value is based on human nature. Each pupil is accepted according to his individual abilities. He is an original and authentic human being.

‘Lemonisation’ and Information Asymmetry on the Educational Services Market in Ukraine

Aim. The article aims to analyse the manifestations of information asymmetry in the market of educational services to develop proposals for improving the communication programmes of higher education institutions of Ukraine. Methods. The authors describe the display of information asymmetry in the market of educational services based on a sociological study among the 1st and 2nd-year students of Ukrainian universities, which aimed to study the criteria for choosing an educational programme. The authors used correlation analysis to assess the statistical significance of the influence of individual criteria on the selection of entrants. The survey was conducted at the universities in Ukraine that provide educational services on the bachelor’s degree specialities of 073 Management and 075 Marketing. A critical and comparative analysis of state regulatory measures to overcome information asymmetry was also applied. Results. The annual decrease in the number of university entrants in Ukraine and around the world has led to increased competition among universities, resulting in an escalation of information asymmetry in the market of educational services and its ‘lemonisation’. Conclusions. According to the results of the sociological study, despite the high availability of sources of information, at the time of entering the university, the vast majority of students did not consider themselves sufficiently informed about the benefits of studying in the chosen educational and professional programme. Several state regulatory measures have been taken to provide quality educational services in Ukraine and ensure unbiased information about universities. It was revealed that by allocating state-funded places for a specific speciality and university, the government significantly influences the choice of applicants. However, it should be noted that such impact is not very significant for applicants with high scores. Given this, the impact and effectiveness of both the state regulation system of universities in Ukraine and its specific instruments require further study. Cognitive value. The study results contribute to overcoming the asymmetry of information in the market of educational services, serve as a methodological basis for improving the communication programmes of higher education institutions, promote healthy competition among them. The findings of this study can be considered an essential contribution to future research.

Language and Cultural Peculiarities of Gender Realisation

Aim. The aim of the article is to reveal gender realisation peculiarities in English and German advertising texts. The concept of the research work is focused on the idea that representatives of different languages and cultures make unique world environment. The work proves the concept validity of the unique language nature in the distinctive idea of its cognitive base formed by an ethnic group. Methods. The concepts of universality and uniqueness of the linguistic and cultural features of gender perception are revealed using the methods of analysis and generalisation. Results. The result of the research work is in the necessity for advertising texts to have special gender language markers which are the kind of signal influencing the conscience of men and women while making purchases. The authors stress that social characteristics of men and women, such as age, social or family status expressed in the form of various degrees of comparison of adjectives are used mainly in English magazines; while German advertising texts put the use of adjectives and articles on the first place. Advertising for women have the set of a special expressive and emotional language tools complex while for men the use of vocabulary stressing the main type of activity of a man - energy is of the top priority. Conclusion. The research work presents cognitive value in theory and practical recommendations to gender linguistics specialising in advertising texts structure illustrating peculiar features of men and women as consumers being influenced by language, cultural, psychological characteristics.

EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PBL (PROBLEM BASED LEARNING) DENGAN SOAL ANIMASI TERHADAP NILAI KOGNITIF SISWA KELAS XI SMA NEGERI 1 JABUNG

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the PBL (Prob1em Based Learning) model with animation questions on the cognitive values ​​of class XI students on the Human Movement System at SMAN 1 Jabung. This type of research was quasi-experimental using a non-equivalent control group design technique. The researcher used 2 sample groups, namely Class XI IPA 2 as an experimental class with 29 students using the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model with animation questions and class XI IPA 1 as a control class with 30 students using the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model. ) without animation problems. The instrument in this study used a test in the form of multiple choice questions, namely pretest and posttest. Based on the results of the study using the t-test from the post-test results of the experimental class was 78.84 and the control class 65.2 obtained tscore> t-table (17.48>2.00). Then the effectiveness of the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model with animation questions was known by the gain score in the experimental class of 0.55 (medium). The control class had a gain score of 0.32 (medium). So it can be concluded that the class that uses the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model with animation questions and the class that used the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model without the animation problem were both effective in increasing the cognitive value of the XI science class students at SMA Negeri 1 Jabung.

Communication in online games on the example of own research

Aim. The aim of the research was to identify the ways in which users of online games communicate. The author of the article attempted to answer the question of whether these interactions differ depending on the age and gender of the players.
 Methods. The research was carried out in quantitative orientation on a group of 154 subjects: players who use the Facebook social platform. The research technique was an online survey.
 Results and conclusion. The study showed that Internet users most often use text chat. Communication among women is also popular with the help of the pre-set character animations and sound signals in the game. Men communicated in some ways similar to women: via text chat, character animations and in-game beeps, although they also indicated frequent communication via voice chat. It also turned out to be a myth that women do not like games. The study found that younger gamers spend more time gaming than the older gamers and prefer communication channels such as text chat, character animations and in-game signals.
 Cognitive value. I consider the topic discussed in the article current, important and necessary due to the fact that the virtual and real worlds overlap more and more. People make friends not only in direct contact but also via the Internet, e.g., in online gaming communities. The time of the pandemic and the associated home isolation confirmed the above conclusion

Is the Internet the right source for conquering knowledge on diseases?

Aim. The main aim of the project is to find out the opinions of the young people aged 18–30 on finding their disease symptoms on the Internet and about their emotions in order to establish the credibility of the sources they use and to understand the retrieved data.
 Methods. The study involved 100 people aged 18–30 who voluntarily completed a proprietary electronic questionnaire examining the attitude of young people to searching for disease symptoms on the Internet. In this work, the method of diagnostic survey was used.
 
 Results and Conclusion. Many of respondents found a diagnosis on the Internet based on their symptoms at least once in their life. Most of this information was searched for on the first pages appearing in a web browser after entering a given ailment into a search engine.
 Most respondents, indicate anxiety about their health as the main reason for which they searched for disease symptoms on the Internet. A lot of respondents did not consult these with a doctor. A large group of respondents claims that the information retrieved resulted in them experiencing fear and/or panic. The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the frequency of searching for health ailments on the Internet. The obtained results show the attitude of young people to searching the meaning of disease symptoms on the Internet.
 Cognitive value. The cognitive value of this article is the selection of a specific research group, which has enjoyed the possibility of easy and universal access to the Internet from an early age and for whom the Internet has become the main source of obtaining information in almost all areas of science and life.

Comparison of gait parameters under single- and dual-task conditions between children with specific learning disorder and typically developing children

BackgroundChildren with specific learning disorder (SLD) have some cognitive and postural stability problems compared to typically developing (TD) children. Their single and dual-task gait performance may be affected depending on these problems. Research questionAre there any differences between the gait parameters of children with SLD and TD under single- and dual-task conditions? MethodsA comparative-descriptive study was conducted among 35 children with SLD and 33 TD children. All participants were assessed for gait parameters using a custom wireless inertial sensor under single and dual-task conditions. In the dual-task gait tests, there were the following tasks: to carry a glass of water and to tell apart the color of the paper. ResultsThe children with SLD exhibited gait deterioration in both single and dual-task gait (p < 0.05). Dual-task cost cognitive values were higher in children with SLD (p < 0.05). SignificanceThis study highlights the worse gait performance of children with SLD under single- and dual-task conditions compared with TD children. However, interventions for their gait impairments are limited. At this point, SLD specialists can focus on multitasking to improve their walking skills.

How do climate change perception and value cognition affect farmers' sustainable livelihood capacity? An analysis based on an improved DFID sustainable livelihood framework

Research on the influencing factors of sustainable livelihoods in the context of climate change tend to focus on macro-regional and objective factors. However, there is room to expand on studies concerning the micro perspective and cognitive differences between farmers. This paper uses a survey on farmers' climate change perception and cognitive value in arid areas of Northwest China. Based on an improved Department for International Development (DFID) sustainable livelihood analysis, the authors explore the impact of climate change perception and value cognition on farmers' sustainable livelihood capacity, and analyze the differences according to farmers' socio-demographic characteristics. The results show that climate change perception can not only directly affect farmers' livelihoods, but also indirectly affect their sustainable livelihood capacity through economic and ecological value cognition. In the role of climate change perception and value cognition on sustainable livelihood capability, the farmers' socio-demographic characteristics have different effects on their action paths. Policymakers should focus on improving human capital in agricultural sector, especially for young and female laborers. Diversification of livelihoods should be encouraged to increase farmers' livelihood capital accumulation, especially for low- and middle-income earners. Popular science might also be actively marketed to enhance the awareness of livelihood value and climate change.

Alone Together: Poetics of the Passions in Late Medieval Iberia

Alone Together: Poetics of the Passions in Late Medieval Iberia

The costs of treating patients during the epidemics at the beginning of the 20th century, based on the example of the Hospital for Infectious Patients in Częstochowa

Purpose: The study characterizes the determinants of the costs of treating patients during various epidemics at the beginning of the 20th century in Częstochowa. Methodology/approach: Research tools included a literature review on the subject, legal acts, archival documentation of the Hospital for Infectious Patients, and other ar-chival materials concerning the costs of treating patients during the epidemic in Częstochowa between 1918 and 1922. Findings: The analysis shows that both now and 100 years ago, the tools for fighting the epidemic are similar. The most important include preventive vaccinations, a health care system properly adapted to crises, prevention, and the protection of medical personnel who treat sick people and other people who have contact with the sick. The research hypothesis was positively verified that “covering the costs of treating patients during the epidemic at the beginning of the 20th century was determined by the principles of set-tling accounts for the treatment of patients and running the hospital”. Practical implications: The results are essential for developing and improving health systems. They have a cognitive value and can be analyzed by decision-makers at various management levels of Poland’s medical entities. Originality: The article is part of the trend of historical research on the costs of Poland’s healthcare system.

The Cognitive Value of Aesthetic Emotions

Abstract Over the last two decades there have been considerable advancements in conceptual understanding and empirical findings on aesthetic emotions, one of the most popular topics in neurocognitive sciences and the scientific approaches to aesthetics. The paper proposes an empirical-theoretical review suggesting that aesthetic emotions have a strong cognitive potential in so far that they can enhance emotional intelligence. In particular, the review refers to the so-called ‘ability mental model’ of emotional intelligence and stresses evidence showing that aesthetic emotions can improve all the four dimensions of this model: perceiving emotions, using emotions to facilitate thought, understanding emotions, and self-regulating emotions.

Experiential value of volunteer tourism: The perspective of interaction ritual chains

Volunteer tourism is an increasingly popular activity in different parts of the world. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the experiential value of Chinese college students in volunteer tourism. Participant reports were used for qualitative research to explore the experiential value of 57 Chinese students participating in the AIESEC Global Volunteer Program. Research results based on the Interaction Ritual Chains Theory show that “role identification,” “authenticity”, and “interactivity” are the main experiences of interactive rituals. This research distinguishes five dimensions of volunteer tourism experiential value: emotional value, conversational value, cognitive value, esthetic value, and symbolic value.

Non-cognitive Values: A Warrant of the Rationality and Responsibility of Science

Although the presence of cognitive values in science has been accepted for half a century, until recently it was claimed that the presence of non-cognitive values threatened the rationality and objectivity of science and it was a sign of a scientist’s weakness. This view appeared to be correct when cognitive and non-cognitive values were treated dichotomously, and science was seen as a set of theories and procedures. The analysis of science as a social practice shows however that this dichotomy cannot be maintained and that the scientist, when planning and conducting research, makes assumptions which include value judgments encompassing certain non-cognitive values. Ignoring the presence of non-cognitive values does not secure objectivity and rationality of science. On the contrary, since they are constitutive elements of scientific research, pretending that they do not work in research exposes science to ideologization. Rational subordination of science to them becomes a vehicle and a warrant of not only rationality but also objectivity and social responsibility of science. This in turn allows us to restore the proper place of science in culture.

Music-Based Sling Exercise for Cognition and Function of Older Adults with Dementia

Aim This study investigated the effect of a rhythmic sling mobility exercise program on cognitive and functional ability in community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Methods Forty patients with dementia were allocated into either the experimental group (n1 = 21) that performed the rhythmic sling mobility exercise program while listening to their favorite popular music, or the control group (n2 = 19) that performed daily routine activities. The intervention was performed for an average of 1 hour 5 times a week for 4 months. Results There were changes between the pretest and post-test values of cognition and functional ability between the two groups that indicate significant improvement, with medium to large effects size (d) (MMSE: −0.548; GS: −0.842; BBS: −1.700; 10MWT: −0.656; and MBI: −1.303). Conclusion These findings suggest that the rhythmic sling mobility exercise program may be used to improve cognitive and functional recovery in community-dwelling older adults with dementia.

Evaluasi Pembelajaran BTHQ Kibar di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di SMP Mugadeta Muhammadiyah 3 Depok

The covid-19 pandemic made the learning process, especially BTHQ learning done remotely. This can make the ability of learners affected. In this case, tentors or educators in this BTHQ activity play an important role in improving and developing cognitive value skills in learners under any circumstances. Therefore, every educator must have a high level of desire so that the implementation of BTHQ in the Covid-19 pandemic can run properly and can improve cognitive abilities in learners. This study aims to identify the extent of the role of educators in evaluating BTHQ Kibar in learners during the covid-19 pandemic and to find out what factors affect the cognitive ability of learners in BTHQ kibar activities during the covid-19 pandemic so that the BTHQ learning process (Read Quran Memorization) can continue. In research using a qualitative descriptive approach, i.e. the data collected in the form of words, images, and not numbers. The results showed that BTHQ activities provide knowledge, understanding, how to read well using the letter makharijul, provide advice or motivation for children to follow BTHQ in a timely manner, provide punishment that educates learners, and conduct evaluations after BTHQ activities.

사찰음식 관여도와 인지적 가치가 충성도와 추천의도에 미치는 영향

This study conducted an empirical analysis of temple food consumers residing in Daegu and Gyeongbuk to find out the effect of temple food involvement on cognitive value, loyalty, and recommendation intention, and the relationship between cognitive value, loyalty, and recommendation intention. The survey was conducted from April 1 to April 30, 2022, and a total of 300 questionnaires were distributed and 244 copies were used for the analysis. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the degree of involvement in temple food had an effect on cognitive value, loyalty, and recommendation intention, followed by loyalty, recommendation intention, and cognitive value. Cognitive value was also found to have an effect on loyalty, followed by thousands of intentions. In particular, it is necessary to expand the policy interest and research focused on the market situation of the temple restaurants in the direction to reflect them in the actual performance creation and management of the temple restaurants.

Cross-Cultural Supervision Amidst A Generational Shift

Aim. This paper sets out to draw on my experience as a Sweden-based academic supervisor who is also active in Poland to reflect on the issue of cross-cultural supervision amidst a presumed generational shift that goes on in Poland. Split between stories of a destructive hierarchy and non-transparency in Polish academia on the one hand, and of an emergent “West-minded” reorientation on the other, this paper looks into the cultural idiosyncrasies that have made supervision in Poland tricky for me, if not outright difficult. Methods. This paper focuses on the perspectives of ten active PhD supervisors based in Poland. Using questionnaires and interviews the respondents were asked to reflect upon whether a generational shift is underway. This was done by comparing the ideals, attitudes, and behaviours of their past supervisors to those of their own. The results were then analysed through a set of challenges common in cross-cultural supervision and compared to the Swedish context. Results. The findings point to a possible gap between self-assessment of the respondents as progressive and the regressive practices that seem to linger and impact the students. Conclusion. A tentative conclusion is that the long-awaited generational shift in Poland has not yet fully taken root. This is further reflected in how markedly different the culture of supervision in Poland still is from the culture practised in Sweden. Cognitive value. The paper points to the difficulty of breaking free from the routines inherited from one’s past-generation supervisors. It also emphasises the benefits of cross-cultural supervision, given that shifts within cultural practices are difficult to perceive and implement while operating within a single cultural ecosystem.