Construction Of Theory Research Articles

The effect of parental and teacher autonomy support and core self-evaluations: a three-wave longitudinal study of middle students' career adaptability.

According to career construction theory, middle school students are in a critical phase of growth and exploration that requires self-reflection on their interests, values, and aspirations. Career adaptability is a key indicator of career development for middle school students and a crucial ability for achieving career success. Research indicates that many Chinese middle school students face significant hurdles in their career development, including a lack of motivation, limited self-awareness, and unclear career trajectories. To address these challenges, it is imperative to explore the factors influencing career adaptability, with a particular focus on the role of parental and teacher autonomy support within the framework of self-determination theory. This study aims to explore the correlation between parental autonomy support (PAS), teacher autonomy support (TAS), core self-evaluations (CSE), and career adaptability (CA) among middle school students. The longitudinal data for this study were collected from two middle schools in the Anhui province. Middle school students were recruited as research participants through a cluster sampling method. A total of 482 students were surveyed in three stages during a 1-year period, and a cross-lag model was employed to analyze the data. (1) From T1 to T2, T1PAS predicted T2CS, T1CSE predicted T2CA, and T1CA predicted T2TA; (2) from T2 to T3, T2PAS predicted T3CS, T2CSE predicted T3CA, and T2TAS predicted T3PAS; (3) TAS did not predict CSE and CA over time; (4) T2CSE mediated the relationship between T1PAS and T3CA. These findings suggest that autonomy support has a consistently positive influence on the career development of early adolescents. Valuing children's autonomy is beneficial for fostering positive self-evaluations and shaping their career trajectories. Autonomy support plays a pivotal role in enhancing middle school students' career adaptability and promoting career development by strengthening self-evaluations. Additionally, the effect of parental autonomy support is more stable than that of teacher autonomy support.

Correlation functions of weakly inhomogeneous plasma

This article focuses on the kinetic theory of inhomogeneous plasma and explores the interaction between a high-frequency electric field and weakly inhomogeneous plasma. Particularly, it examines the impact of an external variable field on the kinetic and high-frequency properties of the plasma, including kinetic equations, correlation functions, and distribution functions of charged particles. The study derives expressions for the pair (two-particle) correlation function and the corresponding distribution function, taking into ac- count the spatial inhomogeneity of the plasma and electric field, as well as the collisions between charged particles. The results were obtained using the kinetic equation for the spatial-temporal spectral density of fluctuations and the method of successive approximations (separation of slow motions and fast oscillations). The field amplitude is considered a slowly varying function of time and coordinates. The calculations neglect the contribution of the magnetic component of the electromagnetic field, which is applicable to longitudinal electric fields. The results obtained in this article are primarily of theoretical interest, they reveal the picture of the interaction of a weakly inhomogeneous plasma with a high-frequency electric field and can be used in the construction of a kinetic theory of an inhomogeneous plasma located in high-frequency electromagnetic fields. Note that for charged particles of the same sign, the correlation function is negative, and for particles of different signs it is positive. In addition, the correlation function is exponentially small when the distance between the particles is greater than the Debye radius. In all calculations, the contribution of the magnetic component of the electromagnetic field is neglected, which is quite true for the longitudinal electric field.

Penggambaran Perselingkuhan Pada Web Series Layangan Putus

At the end of 2021, Layangan Putus web series, which is based on the true story of a woman, went viral and was liked by many people. Layangan Putus tells the story of a harmonious domestic life that begins to fall apart with the emergence of a third person, the relationship eventually becomes a toxic relationship. This study aims to determine of infidelity in the web series Layangan Putus by using a qualitative descriptive method based on the theory of Social Reality Construction by analyzing signs based on Peirce's semiotic analysis, namely sign, object and interpretant. The results of this study show a picture of Aris's infidelity such as betrayal, having intimate relationships, giving gifts, hugging and kissing other women besides his wife.

The Analysis of Surreal Space’s Expression in Science Fiction Films: A Case Study of Interstellar

This research analyzes surreal space expression in science fiction films, using Interstellar as a case study. The study aims to identify the expression forms and visual effects of surreal space in science fiction films and to summarize the underlying scientific principles, aesthetic principles, and audience psychological interaction. The findings of this research will contribute to the improvement and industrial development of science fiction film scene design. By proposing instructions that combine scientific theories and physical space design, the study aims to address the issues of immature theories of surreal spatial constructions in science fiction films. The guidance provided will help enhance the quality of science fiction film productions.

Gauged Gaussian projected entangled pair states: A high dimensional tensor network formulation for lattice gauge theories

Gauge theories form the basis of our understanding of modern physics—ranging from the description of quarks and gluons to effective models in condensed matter physics. In the nonperturbative regime, gauge theories are conventionally treated discretely as lattice gauge theories. The resulting systems are evaluated with path-integral based Monte Carlo methods. These methods, however, can suffer from the sign problem and do not allow for a direct evaluation of real-time dynamics. In this work, we present a unified and comprehensive framework for gauged Gaussian projected entangled pair states (PEPS), a variational ansatz based on tensor networks. We review the construction of Hamiltonian lattice gauge theories, explain their similarities to PEPS, and detail the construction of the ansatz state. The estimation of ground states is based on a variational Monte Carlo procedure with the PEPS as an ansatz state. This sign-problem-free ansatz can be efficiently evaluated in any dimension with arbitrary gauge groups, and can include dynamical fermionic matter, suggesting new options for the simulation of nonperturbative regimes of gauge theories, including quantum chromodynamics. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Image Framing of Indonesia's Constitutional Court in Tempo.co News (18-27 October 2023)

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (MK) plays a crucial role in reviewing laws against the 1945 Constitution and resolving election disputes, ensuring adherence to constitutional principles. Tempo.co, a prominent media outlet, has extensively covered the MK, especially following the recent controversy over the Court's ruling on age limits for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. This research examines how Tempo.co frames its coverage of the MK using Robert N. Entman’s framing analysis model, alongside agenda-setting theory and media reality construction theory. Applying a qualitative methodology, the study analyzes Tempo.co’s news articles from October 18 to October 27, 2023. The analysis reveals that Tempo.co employs various framing techniques consistent with Entman's model, which influences public perception through agenda-setting by emphasizing specific aspects of the MK’s activities. Additionally, the coverage constructs a particular narrative about the MK's role and decisions. To ensure data validity, thorough checks were performed. Findings indicate that Tempo.co’s headlines generally maintain neutrality and do not exhibit overt political bias, focusing on the institution’s functions. This research offers insights into how media framing, through Entman's model, agenda-setting, and reality construction, shapes the portrayal of significant constitutional issues and affects public understanding of the MK.

IMPLEMENTATION MODEL OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE CONTEXT OF PETER L. BERGER'S THEORY OF SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION (STUDY AT ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN EAST JAVA - INDONESIA)

This research is an Applied Research on National Strategic Studies, on the Implementation Model of Religious Moderation in Ma’had (Islamic boarding school) by taking case studies in Surabaya City, Probolinggo Regency, Jember Regency, and Sumenep Regency. Objectives of the activity: First, to analyze management patterns in implementing religious moderation in Ma’had. Second, to analyze the application of subject teacher (ustadz) learning in implementing religious moderation in Islamic boarding school (Ma’had) for their students. Third, describe the obstacles faced by Ma’had institutions in implementing religious moderation. The research design is designed as a field research design in which the researcher will conduct observations and interviews with the respondents, on the issues raised. These findings will be analyzed using the social construction theory of Peter L. Berger.The results of the study show: First, the management pattern in implementing religious moderation in Islamic boarding school/Ma’had begins with determining the vision and mission of the madrasa, and preparing the madrasa work program which is documented in the Ma’had Strategic Plan, Ma’had Work Plan, Annual Activity Plan, Ma’had Activity Plan and Budget, and Ma’had Curriculum. Second, Ma’had in implementing religious moderation generally use three patterns, namely: (1) integrating in the learning process; (2) habituation activities; (3) through extracurricular. Based on the implementation model of religious moderation at the Ma’had, it can generally be concluded that these patterns are following Peter L. Berger's Social Construction Theory, namely the existence of stages in implementation such as the preparation of vision and mission, work programs and habituation to the institution (process externalization), implementation of vision and mission, work programs, and habituation to Ma’had (objectification process), and a correct understanding of moderation and implementation in everyday life both in the school, home, and community environment (internalization process).Based on the findings/results of the research, the suggestions/recommendations that can be given are: (1) there needs to be socialization, workshops, technical guidance, training on religious moderation for all educators and education personnel in Ma’had in order to create a unified insight; (2) The government in this case the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia needs to provide a separate budget related to religious moderation activities, especially in Ma’had so that activities can be carried out massively, systematically, and structured from the central level to the Ma’had level; and (3) Ma’had need to coordinate with parents through the madrasa committee, and carry out MoUs with stakeholders such as national private companies through CSR programs in implementing religious moderation in Ma’had, so that activities can be carried out massively and planned.

A new improved 3D Hoek-Brown criterion

The Hoek-Brown strength criterion has been widely used to estimate the strength of intact rocks and rock masses, and has been continuously developed. However, in the latest version of the standard, the criterion still ignores the influence of the intermediate principal stress. To study the different effects of intermediate principal stress on rock failure under triaxial or multiaxial stress states, this paper proposes a modified three-dimensional H-B strength criterion, which can be reduced to the H-B criterion, three-dimensional Priest criterion, Jiang’s (2012) criterion, and the Cai criterion. Multiaxial test data of six intact rocks were used for validation and applicability analysis. The results show that the proposed criterion can well describe the trend of multi-axial test data of six kinds of rocks, and the average mismatch of the six types of rocks is controlled within 10 MPa, which is much smaller than the fitting error of the original H-B criterion, Mogi criterion and Jiang’s criterion, indicating that the criterion has a good prediction effect on rock strength. The proposed criteria can provide a basic theory for the future construction of in-situ rock mass strength.

Naturalistic Decision-Making in Intentional Communities: Insights from Youth, Disabled Persons, and Children on Achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Equality, Peace, and Justice

The seventeen UN SDGs address critical global challenges. Among them, Goal 10—reducing inequality—and Goal 16—promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions—serve as foundational pillars in democracies, enabling the achievement of all other goals. Children, youth, and persons with disabilities are among those who stand to benefit most from these goals. Insights from the naturalistic decision-making practices of intentional communities, often framed as Contenders or Deviants in social construction theory, could be instrumental in advancing these objectives. This study examines the decision-making practices of three intentional communities representing youth, disabled persons, and children, each fostering a different version of equitable, peaceful, and justice-oriented governance to build strong institutions. The communities studied include a self-producing Korean popular music (K-pop) group representing youth Contenders, a mental health-supporting annual English conference for individuals on the autistic spectrum, and a Canadian alternative education, self-directed public senior elementary and secondary school—both considered Deviant societies in social construction theory, one focusing on disabled persons and the other on children. The historical method assesses the effectiveness of these communities’ preferred practices in achieving Goals 10 and 16. The results offer actionable insights for enhancing equality, peace, and justice while strengthening institutions to realize the full range of UN SDGs in democratic societies.

State Observer Synchronization of Three-dimensional Chaotic Oscillatory Systems Based on DNA Strand Displacement.

Currently, DNA strand displacement (DSD) as the theoretical basis of DNA chemical reaction networks (CRNs) has promoted the development of chaotic synchronization technique. This paper introduces the synchronization technology of two isomorphic three-dimensional chaotic systems based on DNA strand displacement under state observer. By studying the theoretical knowledge of DNA molecules, multiple DSD reactions are used to construct three-dimensional chaotic system. Based on two isomorphic chaotic systems, the linear transformation system and the state observer system are designed according to the theory of state observer construction. In addition, in order to realize the synchronization of chaotic systems, a coupling controller is designed between the drive system and the linear transformation system, and a soft variable-structure controller is designed between the state observer system and the response system. Through multiple DSD reactions, the chemical reaction networks of four chaotic systems and two controllers are constructed, and they are cascaded to realize the synchronization of two isomorphic three-dimensional chaotic systems. Numerical simulations verify the effectiveness and robustness of the scheme. Our work will extend and provide a reference for new methods to achieve synchronization of chaotic systems using DSD.

“To prosper you must be willing to pivot”: The career construction journeys of language teacher educators in Hong Kong

AbstractConsidering the essential role of language teacher educators in shaping the views and practices of future generations of language teachers, the limited attention that has been given to how these educators construct their professional identities is surprising. This article reports the results of a qualitative study that contributes to addressing this gap in knowledge by exploring how three experienced language teacher educators construct their professional identities in Hong Kong. Drawing upon elements of career construction theory, the study used in‐depth interviews to investigate the responses of these educators to the complex and challenging demands they encounter in research, teaching, and institutional service throughout the pursuit of their professional identities construction goals. Results suggest that the three educators value career adaption and operationalize adaptability as the willingness to both constrain their concerns and accept the necessity for compromises and trade‐offs. Implications for leaders of higher education institutions concerned with supporting language teacher educators' identities construction are discussed. Suggestions for future research are also considered.

A temporal dynamics framework and methodology for computationally intensive social media research

The growing availability of expansive social media trace data (SMTD) offers researchers promising opportunities to create rich depictions of societal and social phenomena. Despite this potential, research analysing such data often struggles to construct novel theoretical insight. This paper argues that holistically incorporating temporality enhances data collection and data analysis, subsequently facilitating process theory construction from SMTD. Recommendations to integrate temporality are outlined in the proposed Temporal Dynamics Framework and Methodology (TDFM). We apply the TDFM to investigate the temporal dynamics of mental health discourse on Twitter (now X) across different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, theoretically framed in the context of innate psychological needs satisfaction. The findings reveal dynamic shifts in social media use, indicating that different phases of the pandemic triggered changes in the needs motivating, and being motivated by, social media use. This illustrative case reflectively evaluates the TDFM's usefulness in contextualising SMTD collection, analytical strategies, and process theory construction by incorporating a dynamic perspective on time.

Unveiling Violence and Masculinity through a Psychoanalytic Study of Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class (1977), Sarah Kane' Blasted (1995) and The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield in Bosnian War (1996) by Matei Visniec

The examination of violence and its association with masculinity is depicted in three distinct plays: Blasted, written by Sarah Kane in 1995; Curse of the Starving Class, authored by Sam Shepard in 1977 (it was made into a Hollywood film in 1994); and Matei Vişniec’ The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield in the Bosnian War (1996). Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study employs close textual analysis and an extensive review of relevant literature to examine the representation of violence and masculinity in theatrical framework while also exploring the wider societal implications of such portrayals. The chosen plays present a wide range of viewpoints regarding violence, encompassing both highly intense manifestations of violence and the repercussions of warfare on the individuals. This analysis utilizes Judith Butler's theory of gender construction and Antonio Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty in order to examine the ways in which these plays either challenge or uphold conventional gender. Furthermore, it investigates the intricate correlation between trauma and aggressive conduct as depicted in the plays. By going deeply into the text and exploring its underlying concepts, it reveals the crucial function of theater in tackling and evaluating complex social problems. The plays act as a mirror for society viewpoints, forcing readers and the audiences to face uncomfortable truths about aggression, masculinity, and emotional anguish. The impacts of trauma on individuals and communities are brought to light. These plays demonstrate how war trauma can induce rage and promote violent behavior. It also highlights the power of theater to challenge harmful social conventions and catalyze positive social change by challenging traditional gender roles and power dynamics. Improving the audiences understanding of cultural attitudes and potential paths for societal change, this study contributes significantly to the assessment of violence and masculinity as depicted in theatrical performances.

Quantum field theories of relativistic Luttinger fermions

We propose relativistic Luttinger fermions as a new ingredient for the construction of fundamental quantum field theories. We construct the corresponding Clifford algebra and the spin metric for relativistic invariance of the action using the spin-base invariant formalism. The corresponding minimal spinor has 32 complex components, matching with the degrees of freedom of a standard-model generation including a right-handed neutrino. The resulting fermion fields exhibit a canonical scaling different from Dirac fermions and thus support the construction of novel relativistic and perturbatively renormalizable, interacting quantum field theories. In particular, new asymptotically free self-interacting field theories can be constructed, representing first examples of high-energy complete quantum field theories based on pure matter degrees of freedom. Gauge theories with relativistic Luttinger fermions exhibit a strong paramagnetic dominance, requiring large non-Abelian gauge groups to maintain asymptotic freedom. We comment on the possibility to use Luttinger fermions for particle physics model building and the expected naturalness properties of such models. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

The purely iterative conception of set

Abstract According to the iterative conception of set, sets are formed in stages. According to the purely iterative conception of set, sets are formed by iterated application of a set-of operation. The cumulative hierarchy is a mathematical realization of the iterative conception of set. A mathematical realization of the purely iterative conception can be found in Peter Aczel’s type-theoretic model of constructive set theory. I will explain Aczel’s model construction in a way that presupposes no previous familiarity with the theories on which it is based.

Re-enactment and embodied resonance in episodic memory: reconciling phenomenological approaches and constructive theories

AbstractThis paper investigates the embodied dimensions of episodic memory through a phenomenological analysis. Contemporary philosophical theories understand episodic memory as a mental representation of a past event ‘happening in the head’. A philosophical account that seemingly supports an embodied understanding of episodic memory comes from phenomenology. Phenomenology has traditionally understood episodic memory in terms of presentification, which implies a reproduction of the elapsed portion of the consciousness lived during the foreground experience, replicating the previous perceptual activity. However, this appears to be incoherent with the constructive theories of episodic memory, which highlight how subjects shift perspectives in memory or include information not present in the foregoing experience. Thus, according to these contemporary theories, episodic memory is unlikely to imply a replay of the past conscious experience. I argue that if we investigate the embodied dimensions, then it is possible to reconcile the phenomenological approach and the constructive theories. More precisely, I ground the investigation on the analysis of operative intentionality and its role in comparing procedural and episodic memory. I argue that two embodied features qualify the reproductive modification of consciousness: the flexible re-enactment of the previous operative intentionality and the pre-reflective mode of embodied resonance with an agent I am no longer.

Konstrusi Sosial Fenomena Child Free di Sosial Media Instagram (Studi pada Kasus Gita Savitri)

Technological advances provide convenience in every activity carried out by humans, including sharing all their activities on social media. Social media is an online platform that able to see human activities in it. One of the most popular social media is Instagram. The presence of Instagram has made many influencers appear and one of the phenomenal influencers is Gita Savitri with her opinion about Child Free. This study uses the Phenomenological methodology with Peter L. Berger's Social Construction theory. The research method was carried out by means of a literature study with several references

Usability Evaluation of a VR French Learning App for Google Cardboard

The purpose of this research work is to investigate cost-effective immersive virtual reality (VR) for learning French language by designing, developing and evaluating Mission Maison, an affordable immersive VR application for Google Cardboard. The development was guided by Design Science Research principle and aligned with John Biggs’ constructive alignment theory to transform passive learning into engaging adventures through immersive environments, compelling stories and gamified quizzes that is accessible via smartphone. 29 Malaysian young adults participated in the usability and acceptance evaluation using the System Usability Scale (SUS) in a controlled environment. All the participants were briefed on the application's functionality and went through a tutorial on using Google Cardboard prior to using the VR application. The evaluation revealed a high usability and learnability of Mission Maison, with an average SUS score of 86.38. The evaluation results also indicated that Mission Maison was easy to use, well-integrated, engaging and with minimal learning curves, serving as strong support that cost-effective immersive VR has the potential of springboarding traditional language learning to provide enjoyable and engaging learning experiences. The research work contributes in terms of a new practical budget-friendly immersive VR French language learning application and insights into usability and acceptance by young adults in Malaysia, for broader accessibility and adoption in language education. The findings provide educators, policymakers, and technology developers with a scalable solution to integrate immersive VR instructional design into curricula with aims to enhance language learning experiences.

Nurse educators’ guilt during the Covid-19 pandemic response

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted nurse educators, creating a dichotomy between their professional duties and a desire for direct patient care involvement. AimTo explore the emotional effects, particularly guilt, experienced by nurse educators due to their reduced role in frontline patient care during the pandemic, using personal construct theory to frame guilt as a reaction to role deviation. MethodsA cross-sectional survey involving 124 nurse educators from across the United States was conducted from March to May 2023. The survey investigated three attributes: Professional Responsibility, Emotional Impact, and Offsetting Activities. ResultsThe majority of respondents reported significant stress and guilt, exacerbated by the transition to online education, mandated pandemic safety measures, and their inability to contribute directly to patient care. ConclusionsFindings underscore the need for targeted support systems to help nurse educators navigate the professional and emotional challenges posed by the pandemic, highlighting the profound impact of their altered roles on their well-being.

A Review of Classical Self-Regulated Learning Theories

Self-regulated learning is not only a specific behavioral strategy in the learning process of learners, but also equally an excellent learning quality of individual learners. This paper will introduce and analyze the theory of classical self-regulated learning, which can effectively help us understand the essence of self-regulated learning more deeply and deepen some knowledge about self-regulated learning. And the essence and scope of self-regulated learning will be elaborated from the information processing theory, social construction theory, social cognitive theory and volitional theory of self-regulated learning.