Adaptive Concept Research Articles

Harnessing Children’s Picture Books to Socialize Children About Pain and Injury: A Qualitative Study

Pain experiences are common during childhood (eg, “everyday” pain, vaccine injections) and are powerful opportunities for children to learn about pain and injury. These experiences likely inform fundamental and life-long beliefs about pain. There is scant research investigating the sociocultural contexts in which children learn about pain and injury. One unexplored context is the shared reading of picture books (eg, between parents/caregivers and children). In this study, we investigated whether shared reading of picture books that included depictions of pain and/or injury prompted parent/caregiver-child interactions. If interactions were observed, we explored what those interactions entailed. Twenty parents/caregivers (8 men, 12 women) and their children (n = 27; 10 boys, 17 girls) were recruited from libraries in South Australia. Parent/caregiver-child families chose from 8 books (7 fiction, 1 nonfiction) with varying amounts of pain/injury-related content. Shared reading interactions were video recorded, transcribed, and analyzed alongside analysis of the picture books using reflexive thematic analysis. Pain/injury-related interactions were observed between parents/caregivers and children during shared reading of picture books. Qualitative analyses generated 1 main theme and 3 subthemes. Findings identified that shared reading presented an opportunity for children’s understanding of pain and injury to be socialized through discussion of characters’ experiences. This included teaching children about pain and injury, as well as promoting empathy and emotional attunement toward characters who were depicted as being in pain. Finally, parents/caregivers often responded with observable/expressed amusement if pain/injury was depicted in a light-hearted or unrealistic way. Overall, shared reading of picture books presents an untapped opportunity to socialize children about pain and injury. PerspectiveShared reading of picture books that have depictions of pain and/or injury can prompt parent/caregiver-child interactions about pain and injury. These interactions present critical opportunities that can be harnessed to promote children’s learning of adaptive pain-related concepts and behaviors during a critical developmental period.

Capitalism qua development in an era of planetary crisis

ABSTRACT Ecological crisis, massive inequality and war: our world is at a dangerous tipping point. Yet the present global crisis defies simple description and is difficult to explain. To clarify, it is argued that the character of the world crisis today is triple: ecological, economic and political. Underlying all three dimensions is the capitalist form of world society. The consolidation of this capitalist form was accompanied by the emergence of the concept of development within liberal philosophy. During the 20th century, development came to define geographical regions and legitimate capitalist political economy on a world scale. Capitalism came to be taken as development: I call this ‘capitalism qua development’. Because of the triple crisis, capitalism qua development is beginning to undergo a profound change. In an era of rapid global heating and ecological crisis, the tie between capital and development is straining and likely to give way. Capital is becoming more closely attached to the concept of adaptation. I argue that, in the most likely scenario (‘Climate Leviathan’), capitalism qua development will be recast as adaptation. Some signs of this shift are already apparent. Since this is only a likely prospect, three other possibilities – fates of the concept and practice of development – are proposed.

Applying Concepts of Curriculum Design and Cultural Adaptation: Collaborating on a Dual-Degree Occupational Therapy Program in Mainland China.

Occupational therapy is a profession with origins rooted in Western values. As culture plays an important role in shaping theory and practice, the curriculum design of academic programs that train future rehabilitation professionals should reflect the local context. As part of an international partnership, a dual-degree graduate program in occupational therapy was established between a Chinese and an American university. A team composed of members from both institutions collaborated on culturally adapting an entry-level master's program in occupational therapy for China, based on a U.S. program, which welcomed its first cohort in September 2019. This article details the timeline and process of program design and adaptation from conception, through implementation to evaluation and revision, with the aim of offering a framework for curriculum adaptation of other academic programs in the U.S. and internationally. The adapted curriculum includes the program mission, vision, and philosophy; the curriculum model with program outcomes and threads; the program scope and sequence; materials and resources; and course-specific objectives, learning activities, and assessments. The authors also share lessons learned through this experience of international collaboration as well as next steps for program evaluation and sustainability. The detailed overview of this international collaboration offers suggestions for individuals and institutions seeking to develop global partnerships and adapt curricula across cultural contexts.

Klimapolitisches Engagement auf kommunaler Ebene in Deutschland – Entwicklung eines Index zu Bewusstsein, Konzeption und Durchführung von Klimaschutz und Klimawandelanpassung

DThis paper presents an additive index on climate policy engagement at the municipal level, based on the three dimensions awareness, conception and implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation. The distortion of the index is based on the self-perception and personal assessment of municipal decision-makers, which were collected and evaluated as part of a primary survey (postal survey). The index shows how strongly a municipality is committed to climate policy. Thus, it represents an extension of previous indices that either only consider climate mitigation or adaptation or are only based exclusively on secondary statistics. The second part of the paper describes the application of the index in three counties or 51 municipalities in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The interpretation takes place in the context of structural characteristics of the municipalities concerned (number of inhabitants, share of votes of different parties, geographical location). The distribution of the index values shows a similar awareness in climate protection and climate change adaptation, but an increasing discrepancy in the implementation of adaptation-specific measures.

Social robot accessories for tailoring and appropriation of social robots

AbstractThe design of robots for everyday use should take into account the specific nature of the individual end-user and the possibility of interactions with multiple users in diverse scenarios, promoting versatility and increasing the chances of their successful adoption in everyday environments. Most robots are designed, however, to perform tasks and interact in typical social scenarios with an abstract human user. We observed a recent surge in the use of accessories with social robots, which aligns with a broader trend of consumers’ preference for personalizing the technologies they interact with. Drawing from the concepts of adaptability and customizability in collaborative systems, we explore the potential use of accessory-like items for social robots to enable low-tech customization and user appropriation, thus enhancing their value and suitability in various social situations. We draw from Human-Computer Interaction and Computer-Supported Co-operative Work literature to show how end-user customizability and appropriation are essential, but less frequently considered, in the study and design of social robots. We conceptualize Social Robot Accessories (SRAs) as a way for end-users to customize robots, and present three studies - (1) a literature survey on accessory-like item use with social robots, (2) a survey of commercially available robot accessories, and (3) a Twitter-based analysis of accessory use for AIBO and LOVOT robots by their users. We use findings from these studies to envision a design space of SRAs for use by Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) researchers.

Research on the dynamic mechanism of digital economy system coupling to enhance urban ecological resilience.

Urban ecological environment resilience is an important characteristic that should be possessed in the process of urban development. It is conducive to coping with the challenges of multiple risks and disturbances such as climate change, resolving chronic pressure, improving the ability to resist disaster risk, self-adjustment, and recovery, to maintain the structure and function stability of the urban system. The digital economy is a new economic form caused by the new technological revolution, which may effectively promote economic ecology and ecological economization. We clarify the elements of the digital economic system, construct the coupling evaluation index system of "digital infrastructure-industrial digitization-digital industrialization," and establish the coupling degree model to analyze the characteristics of the integration interaction, coordination, and self-organization of the digital economy subsystem. Based on emergency management theory, adaptive management concept, and resilient city theory, an evaluation index system is constructed from four levels of prevention, resistance, adaptation, and recovery to measure urban ecological resilience. Taking 278 cities in China from 2011 to 2021 as the research object, we established a spatial econometric model to explore the dynamic mechanism of digital economy system composition and coupling coordination to enhance urban resilience and summarize the theoretical model form. Based on this, we further propose countermeasures and suggestions for improving urban ecological resilience by using a digital economic system.

Transforming homeownership: an innovative financing model with a future value approach

Purpose This study aims to address the critical need for innovative financing solutions in the global housing sector, focusing specifically on Malaysia’s distinct housing finance system encompassing both conventional and Islamic loans. The primary objective is to develop a transformative housing finance model that addresses affordability challenges and reshapes the Malaysian housing landscape. Design/methodology/approach The study presents an alternate housing finance model for Malaysia, integrating lower monthly payments and reduced household debt. Key variables include house price appreciation rates, interest rates, initial guarantee fees and loan-to-value ratios. Inspired by the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme, the model aligns with proven global initiatives for enhanced affordability, balancing payment amounts, loan interest rates and acceptable price thresholds. Findings The study’s findings promise to address affordability disparities and reshape Malaysia’s housing finance landscape. The emphasis is on introducing a structured repayment plan that offers a sustainable path to homeownership, particularly for low-income families. Incorporating the future value adaptation concept, inspired by reverse mortgages and Islamic finance, enhances adaptability, ensuring long-term sustainability despite economic shifts. Practical implications The proposed model promotes widespread access to homeownership, offering practical solutions for policymakers to improve affordability, prompting adaptable risk management strategies for financial institutions and empowering potential homebuyers with increased flexibility. Originality/value The study introduces a transformative housing finance model for Malaysia, merging elements from reverse mortgages, Islamic finance and the HTB scheme, offering potential applicability to similar systems globally.

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND CROSS CULTURAL ADAPTABILITY: A RESEARCH ON GRADUATE STUDENTS

Individuals' desire to live in different nations to improve their living standards grows as globalization accelerates and countries' environmental conditions change. Even though people have a strong desire to do so, it is extremely difficult to adapt to a new culture. There are numerous factors that influence people's cross-cultural adaptability. The concept of cultural intelligence, which plays an important role in helping individuals understand individuals from different cultures and behave appropriately in that culture, is the most important of these factors. Cultural intelligence analysis can help individuals overcome or avoid these challenges. Individuals' personalities, in addition to cultural intelligence, are considered as another factor that has a significant impact on the results. The analysis of personality structures can reveal whether or not they can adapt to different cultures. The purpose of this study is to investigate the concepts of cross-cultural adaptability, cultural intelligence, and personality in the context of Business Administration graduate students' intentions to live abroad and to determine the extent to which these three concepts are related.

What types of business environment fosters the emergence of more specialized and sophisticated “little giant” enterprises?—An empirical study based on the TOE framework and configuration adaptation theory

AbstractNurturing specialized and sophisticated enterprises is a vital strategic initiative to mitigate the dependency on crucial technologies and to promote the competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing industry. Basing on a technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework, combined with geographic concentration, qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), and data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods, this article analyzes the conducive business environment for the growth of specialized and sophisticated “little giant” enterprises (LGEs) from configurational perspective. It takes the quantity and density of LGEs in different regions of China as the consequence event. The findings show that: (1) the spatial distribution of LGEs is highly uneven with a geographic concentration index (CR5) of 0.436 and a Herfindahl–Hirschman Index of 0.0599. (2) The presence of numerous technology‐oriented SMEs and a “favorable” business environment are not necessarily the regions where a larger number of LGEs are fostered. Indeed, the harmonious interplay of TOE is more important for achieving optimal outcomes. The differential configurations contributing to the regional output variations of LGEs can be classified with three patterns: technology‐organization‐environment synergistic promotion type (H1), innovation stimulation through effective financial support type (H2a), and compensatory type for inadequate innovation resources (H2b). While these configurations may lead to similar outcomes, they do not yield the same effectiveness. (3) The DEA reveals a tendency for “over‐optimization” in improving regional business environment under the TOE framework, indicating the presence of “input redundancy” and corresponding “output loss” issues in TOE factors. Local governments must adhere to the “barrel principle” and optimize the business environment that aligns with development of LGEs through the concept of dynamic adaptation. Adopting an organizational mindset of “stringing beads into chains” can help construct regional industrial chains with distinctive features.

Adaptivity in the inclusive transition to school

The transition to school is a key juncture in an individual’s educational trajectory, with far-reaching effects on the development of children and their families. Successful transitions require flexibility in the design of the transition process, addressing the needs of the persons involved in an adaptive manner. Adaptivity is also considered crucial for the success of inclusive transitions. However, a systematic breakdown of the aspects that characterize the concept of adaptivity in the context of inclusive school entry is not available at this point. This article therefore provides a conceptualization of adaptivity in the inclusive transition to school as well as a review of the current literature focusing this topic. The goal is to develop a model that structures the various aspects of adaptivity at school entry and offers an overview of the way these aspects are important to design the transition successfully according to current findings of empirical research. Building on a concept of transitions informed by ecological systems theory, we are guided by the assumption that adaptivity at transition to school may occur in three forms: as a feature of the persons involved in the transition; as a feature of the processes that moderate the course of the transition; and as a feature of the structures that frame the transition. Based on this distinction, we develop a model that presents adaptivity in the inclusive transition to school.

Exaptation in Transitional Urban Morphologies: First Notes on the Dynamics of Urban Form Read through the Theories of Natural Evolution

Studying the dynamics of urban form means questioning the processes of evolution of the form in general. The current discussion on the architecture of buildings and urban spaces has drawn the concept of adaptation from theories of natural evolution. These notes propose a reflection on the opposite and controverse concept of exaptation as it was proposed by the biologist and paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould in 1982. Through some examples (the different transformations of some Roman amphitheaters of the imperial age and the metamorphoses that occurred in the 20th century to some Chinese urban fabrics, originally made by courtyard houses), it is possible to extend to urban forms the idea of the casual co-optation for new uses of organs and anatomical parts developed for other reasons. This kind of reflection opens up innovative considerations on the potential of transitional urban analysis and its repercussions on evolutive urban transformation processes.

Implementation of Deep-Learning Strategies that Support Development of Adaptive Expertise in Two First-Year Pharmacy Courses

The objective of this study was to describe the implementation of two deep-learning strategies targeting the development of adaptive expertise skills in two first-year Doctor of Pharmacy courses. To stimulate the development of an environment conductive to building adaptive expertise skills, productive failure and concept mapping were integrated in two courses. The results showed the benefits of building an instructional structure that supports the development of adaptive expertise skills through high self efficacy and perceived value of the two tools on own learning.

Analysis of the application effect of ecological adaptability concept in rural landscape design based on TACSI-IPA evaluation

Abstract In this research, we apply the innovative TACSI-IPA system to study how ecological adaptability can transform rural landscape design, focusing on elevating design excellence and customer contentment. We innovatively blend the TACSI model—centered on capturing tourist attraction nuances—with a sophisticated latent variable approach for a deeper dive into customer satisfaction metrics. The introduction of IPA analysis allows us to intricately map out tourists’ satisfaction levels and interests, leading to more targeted evaluation outcomes. Our practical work in Zhangzhou Wuqiao Village has shown remarkable improvements in the appreciation of both its natural and crafted landscapes. Specifically, the plant and water landscapes achieved coordination scores of 2.25 and 4.46, respectively, with the crafted amenity landscape receiving widespread acclaim and an impressive satisfaction average above 4. A comparative lens against traditional villages underscores Wuqiao Village’s standout visual appeal.

Designable Data Augmentation-based Domain-adaptive Design of Electric Vehicle Considering Dynamic Responses

To address environmental pollution problems, electric vehicles (EVs) are attracting attention as future mobility vehicles. However, an increase in the number of advanced systems coupled with such vehicles imposes a limit on the development of EVs. The conventional design methods require a large amount of experimental and simulation data to satisfy the target performance of the system. Therefore, it takes time to arrive at the desired design solution. Hence, we propose a new design method using domain-adaptive designable data augmentation (DADDA). DADDA is a deep learning-based generative model that applies an inverse generator and domain adaptation concept to the data augmentation algorithm. This model aims to rapidly provide a design solution for a new system with a performance level similar to that of the existing system by adapting the domain of the existing system when the design information for a new system is insufficient.

An Adaptive Salp-Stochastic-Gradient-Descent- Based Convolutional LSTM With MapReduce Framework for the Prediction of Rainfall

An Adaptive Salp-Stochastic-Gradient-Descent- Based Convolutional LSTM With MapReduce Framework for the Prediction of Rainfall

The Biophysical Modelling of the Criteria in the Living Systems

Generally, the excitation is correlated with a local modification of the membrane potential; but if the depolarization is intense, it „propagates” and the electric features of the membrane of the entire cell change. The adaptation concept can have a narrower sphere, including only the functional, biophysical and anatomical modifications; in a wider meaning, the sphere extends to everything that represents changed functions and structures, which allow the development of life, even in extremely unfavourable environment conditions, until non lethal pathological alterations. Sexuality does not have only a reproductive biological function, but it has others as well: multiplicative, fortifying, selective, diversifying. The adaptation of organism to the life conditions is realized mainly by the adaptation of metabolism. Knowing the biophysical and biochemical regulation leads amongst others – to an even wider conception about the functions of the metabolism in the living organism.

Anteseden Niat Kewirausahaan Berkelanjutan Gen Z Kawasan Smart City Semarang: Apakah Teknologi dan Pemerintah Daerah Berperan?

The UN Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 focuses on entrepreneurship as a solution to turn ideas into action in building smart cities. Research states that entrepreneurship is crucial in creating sustainable companies in growing cities. Smart City is becoming a center for innovation and data technology to improve city services. Semarang City, as the center of economy and education in Indonesia, has implemented the Smart City concept since 2013. The rapid development of this city, together with the demographic bonus of Generation Z, supports the implementation of technological solutions in support of an adaptive and sustainable Smart City concept. This study aims to investigate the influence of urban entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education on the sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of Gen Z in the Smart City Area, in this case study Semarang City, by considering the moderator of the role of technology and local government support. This study proposes six hypotheses according to the proposed model of sustainable entrepreneurship in Smart City areas with moderation of business technology and government support. This study chose a survey-based quantitative approach on 250 local Semarang students, and the response data was analyzed using the SEM-PLS technique. The results showed that urban entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education significantly positively affect the sustainable entrepreneurial intentions of the Smart City area.Furthermore, it is proven that business technology and local government support moderate relations between urban entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education with the intention of sustainable entrepreneurship in the Semarang Smart City area. The study recommends the integration of the concept of entrepreneurship in the college curriculum and the establishment of partnerships between universities, industry, and government in Semarang City. The government must expand internet connectivity, provide training programs for entrepreneurs, utilize technology in city infrastructure, and collaborate with educational institutions and industry for inclusive and innovative economic growth.

Characteristics of sublittoral vegetation in the northwestern Okhotsk Sea based on the concept of adaptive zone

Sublittoral vegetation in the northwestern Okhotsk Sea is described on the data of diving survey in 2020 and some additional data obtained from 2003 to 2022. Five macroalgae associations (Saccharinetum latissimae, Pseudolessonietum laminarioidae, Alarietum esculentae, Sargassetum miyabeae, and Zosteretum marinae) and one group of red algae communities are identified and classified into 5 alliances, 3 orders and 3 classes. All these associations occur over entire area (from 56º to 59º N), within almost whole range of the surveyed depths (2–11 m), and occupy a total of 88 % of the vegetation cover, with statistically uniform distribution. Coenofloras of the associations are poor: up to 5–6 species or multispecies groups have been noted in every association. The concept of an adaptive zone is proposed as an optimal methodological basis for describing marine sublittoral plant communities in the temperate zone. The sublittoral associations in the study area are considered as elementary Petersen-type communities with on average ¾ of the bottom cover and biomass formed by the main dominant species. These associations and higher syntaxa can be built into the most common floristic system of syntaxonomic classification. The adaptive zone concept allows to solve the problem of subjectivism in selection of syntaxa, so the syntaxonomy becomes closer to natural classification with ecological meaning. Successful applicability of the adaptive zone concept for the algae resources assessment is proven; the stock in the surveyed area of 64 km2 is evaluated as 200 . 103 t.

Development and Use of Biotechnological System Models in Applied Scientific Research

The paper highlights the difficulties of functioning in multi-parameter systems due to the diverse nature of their link connections. The paper examines a specific case of an «operator-machine-animal» biotechnological system employed in the context of machine milking operations. The system includes three subsystems: two of them have a biological nature and exhibit probabilistic behavior, while the milking machine, serving as a connecting element with inanimate characteristics, is to be regarded as a deterministic technical subsystem. (Research purpose) The research aims to substantiate the conceptual approach to the functioning of an «operator-machine-animal» biotechnical system, taking into account the subsystem interaction patterns. (Materials and methods) The paper explores the conditions governing the operation of biotechnical systems characterized by inherent randomness (in the probabilistic-statistical sense). It was determined that the operation of such a system is influenced by a significantly greater number of factors compared to the «man-machine» system. The biotechnical system as a whole remains stochastic, while its control algorithms maintain a probabilistic nature. The study was conducted by assessing the results obtained through statistical analysis of experimental data, employing methods and techniques of mathematical modeling for technological processes, and exploring key avenues for the development of intelligent digital technologies. (Results and discussion) The utilization of adaptive control principles ensures a high probability of successfully attaining the ultimate objectives. A model for an «operator-machine-animal» system functioning has been developed. The rationale for the efficacy of the interaction between the «machine» and «animal» subsystems is illustrated through the case study of the DeLaval™ DelPro MU480 linear milking machine. A block scheme for the «operator-machine» control system was developed. The performance of the machine milking operator was assessed. A mathematical model detailing the operator's errors was outlined. Criteria for ensuring the operational reliability of the «operator-machine» system were introduced. (Conclusions) The efficiency of a multiply connected biotechnical system is constrained by the zone of maximum adaptation. A mathematical model is provided to describe the functioning of a machine milking operator. The professional stability of an operator, acting as an adaptive and stochastic component, depends on individual attributes and working conditions that need statistical evaluation. The adaptation concept is indicated as a promising area of research. Engineering decisions about the cow milking process are to be based on practical insights into animal ethology, formalized through logical-linguistic models.

Local Government Resonance on Disaster Potential Issues

Ring of fire that surround Indonesia from east to the west made this country become potential vulnerable to various types of natural disasters, Morowali is a district located in central sulawesi province that one of a disaster-prone area. It is traversed by the Matano fault which connected to Palu Koro fault which is a fault with approximately 8 mm active movement per year. This study aims to see how far the local government of Morowali responds to the issue of potential disasters, consider that Morowali district is one of the areas designated by the state government as a special economic zone. This study using an exploratory case study that does not see phenomena only from problems but also in the form of social activities, groups, and organization. Niklas Luhmann's concept of resonance is the main reference in describes the interconnection between systems and the environment. Research data obtained using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. The informants in this study were executive and legislative board. The results show that the executive and legislative response to the issue of potential natural disasters shows the resonant capacity of two functional systems politics and economics are weak, which shows that the government's system should encourage the concept of proactive adaptation to strengthen its response to the existing potential disasters and create security for the Morowali community.