Genius Research Articles

Moderating role of emotional intelligence on the association between adverse childhood experiences and conduct problems of adolescents

We explored the moderating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and conduct problems of adolescents. The participants were 588 in-school Nigerian adolescents (male = 59.9%; mean age = 14.64 years, SD = 1.31 years). They completed measures of adverse childhood experiences–abuse domain (ACEs–AD), conduct problems, and emotional intelligence. Hayes regression-based PROCESS macro results revealed that the physical/emotional abuse and sexual abuse were positively associated with conduct problems. Test of moderation effects indicated that physical/emotional and sexual abuse was positively related to conduct problems for adolescents with low emotional intelligence but not for adolescents with moderate and high emotional intelligence. The study findings suggest higher emotional intelligence as an asset for resilient coping with ACE and reducing the risk for in-school adolescents’ conduct problems.

Synchronous enhancement of safety protection and impact perception in intelligent leather

High protection performance and intelligence are gradually becoming indispensable key factors with the ever-improving personal protective equipment. However, protective material that can not only resist but also percept full type of impacts is an urgent need due to complex combat scenarios. This work reports an intelligent leather/shear stiffening gel (SSG)/Kevlar-shear thickening fluid (STF)/non-woven fabric (LSKSN) composite, which exhibits superior and comprehensive impact resistance performance in needle puncture, knife puncture, ballistic impact, and blunt impact. Especially, the LSKSN composite not only improves the puncture resistance performance by 71% but also still maintains a large resistance after being punctured. Moreover, the LSKSN composite possesses a high limit penetrated velocity of 159 m s−1 and can dissipate a high impact energy of 24.6 J, causing the bulletproof to be improved by 22%. Due to the excellent force-buffering performance and rate-dependent energy dissipation characteristics in wide-impact energy, the maximum energy dissipation rate of the LSKSN composite reaches 95%. Simultaneously, the further developed electronic LSKSN (E-LSKSN) composite shows outstanding perceptual capability, which is sensitive to various impacts and can accurately identify the impact types through different resistance changes (10–8000%) and response times (0.1–100 ms). Finally, based on the bending sensing and impact sensing properties of the E-LSKSN composite, a wireless signal transmission system is constructed to monitor the safety and movement status of the human body in real-time, which demonstrates this LSKSN composite possesses high potential in the next generation of intelligent protective equipment.Graphical

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness – Are Women Leaders Better

Emotional intelligence plays a vital role in the formation women's leadership characteristics. Women leaders displaying high emotional intelligence excel in managing their own and others' emotions, resulting in team unity, better communication, and conflict resolution. Moreover, emotional intelligence enhances women leaders' ability to adjust their leadership approaches to various contexts and individuals, thus augmenting their overall efficacy. The success of leadership effectiveness ultimately relies on the collaboration between emotional intelligence and leadership competencies which enables women to exploit on their strengths in mentorship, motivation, and collaboration. This research emphasis on women in executive positions in Indian corporate sector. The study involves a qualitative approach, applying thematic analysis. Data collection involved interviews with twelve women executives who have acquired senior leadership roles in Indian corporations. The analytical process enabled the identification of patterns and themes within the gathered data relating to emotional intelligence. The emergent themes incorporate self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills. These components discover the impact of women leadership on subordinates, focusing how their unique leadership style improves transparency in communication, employee participation, team cohesion, inclusiveness, and trustworthiness within the workforce. The exclusive approach of women leaders contributes for developing positive organizational characteristics. Finally, the study concludes that women leaders achieve a competitive advantage in organizational leadership effectiveness. Their discriminating emotional awareness enables them to empathize with team members, nurture healthy relationships, and foster inclusive work environments.

THE DESCRIPTION OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE PHARMACISTS IN PHARMACIES

Background: Consumer satisfaction with pharmaceutical services in pharmacies has not met expectations. This is due to several factors, such as a lack of communication skills and low levels of empathy among pharmacists. Friendly, polite, and communicative pharmaceutical services are crucial determinants of the quality of pharmacy services. Emotional intelligence enhances pharmacists' ability to empathize, control emotions, and listen actively. Objective: This study aims to identify pharmacists' characteristics and assess their emotional intelligence level in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Methods: This study employed a descriptive quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. A purposive sampling technique was used, and 30 pharmacists who met the predetermined criteria were selected. The instrument utilized was a questionnaire. Results: The study found that the average age of pharmacists was 28.17 years. The average length of practice as a pharmacist was 4.02 years, and 70% of pharmacists reported being present in the pharmacy daily at specific hours. The emotional intelligence levels among pharmacists showed that 13.3% had low emotional intelligence, 76.7% had moderate emotional intelligence, and 10% had high emotional intelligence. Conclusion: These findings indicate the need to enhance pharmacists' emotional intelligence through training and improving working conditions to support optimal pharmaceutical service quality in pharmacies. Keywords: Emotional Intelligence; Empathy; Pharmacist; Pharmaceutical Services; Patient Satisfaction.

Penerapan Problem Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila Kelas V SDN 02 Podorejo

This research was conducted to determine the effect of problem-based learning on improving student learning outcomes in the Pancasila Education subject class v SD Negeri 2 Podorejo, with a total of 27 students consisting of 10 male students and 17 female students. This research uses a descriptive classroom action research method. Data collection techniques past interviews with the head of the class teacher and the researcher also carried out phase I and II learning cycles. The results of this research show that some students are very enthusiastic during learning activities and participate actively. Students with high intelligence easily understand the material and get high grades, while students with low levels of ability tend to have difficulty and get low grades. The researcher encountered two obstacles; first, the researcher still needed to recognize and understand the characteristics of each student and the time limitations in carrying out the learning cycle.

Study on the electromechanical integrated design technology of high safety and intelligent

Study on the electromechanical integrated design technology of high safety and intelligent

Influence of Project-Based Learning Model and Emotional Intelligence on Critical Thinking Skills of Students in SMAN 1 Pangkep

This research aims to analyze the differences in critical thinking skills between students who are taught using the project-based learning model and the discovery learning model at SMAN 1 Pangkep students, describing the differences in critical thinking skills between students who are taught using a learning-based project model and the discovery learning model who have high emotional intelligence at SMAN 1 Pangkep, describes the differences in critical thinking skills between students taught using the project-based learning model and the discovery learning model who have low emotional intelligence at SMAN 1 Pangkep, analyzing the interaction between learning models and emotional intelligence on the critical thinking skills of SMAN 1 Pangkep students. The type of research uses a true experimental 2x2 factorial design with a research sample of two experimental classes and two experimental classes. The research elements used are teaching modules. The research instruments were critical thinking skills questions and emotional intelligence questionnaires, carried out at SMAN 1 Pangkep. The results of this research show differences in the critical thinking skills of students who are taught using the project-based learning model using the discovery learning model. For high and low emotional intelligence, there are differences in the critical thinking skills of those taught using the project-based learning model and those taught using the discovery model. There is no interaction between the learning model and emotional intelligence on the critical thinking skills of SMAN 1 Pangkep students.

Emotional Intelligence and Work-Life Balance in Employees

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of Emotional Intelligence and work-life balance on the quality of life of workers. The study used a quantitative methodology to meet the objectives of the study. While on the other hand, primary data was collected from responses to questionnaires widely distributed on the Google Forms platform. The sample of the study consisted of workers from different public and private sectors in the city of Tirana. In general, the participants in this study were a young age group, newly familiar with work and as such may still be trying to balance not only work-family conflicts but also to manage emotional intelligence in the workplace. The results of the study showed that there is no significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Work-Family conflict among the study participants. However, there was a significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Family-Work conflicts. The study also found that a high emotional intelligence also translated into a better quality of life among the study respondents, and these results varied depending on age, gender, education, length of time in the current job, and overall work experience. This synthesis of research on work-family conflict and emotional intelligence offers a multifaceted contribution to theory, practice, and policy. By integrating findings from diverse theoretical frameworks, it enhances our understanding of the complex interplay between emotional intelligence and the experience of work-family conflict. Practically, it highlights the significance of emotional intelligence in managing work-family conflict, suggesting interventions such as training programs and supportive organizational cultures. From a policy perspective, it suggests incorporating emotional intelligence measures into recruitment and advocating for work-life balance policies. These insights pave the way for more effective strategies to promote well-being and productivity in the workplace.

The THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WORK STRESS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

In the age of globalization as it is today, companies are challenged to compete effectively and efficiently in an ever-tightening market. This leads to increased pressure on the employees who work in the company. The process of achieving high employee performance requires the support of high emotional intelligence of employees to perform tasks well and be accountable for them. Emotional intelligence and work stress are related, because when employees feel stressed due to the existing workload, they need to be able to keep their emotions positive and use their emotions as their own motivation to perform their tasks well. In this study, quantitative research methods were used with a correlational research approach. A questionnaire with performance scales, emotional intelligence and work stress scales with a total of 49 questions was used for data collection. Dedicated grab samples were collected in this study and 81 samples were collected. Data analysis techniques that use assumption tests (normality tests, multicollinearity tests, and heteroscadastic tests) and hypothesis tests (partial tests, simultaneous tests, and determination coefficient analysis). The results showed that there was a significant association between the emotional intelligence variables and the performance variables of the employees, resulting from the results of the t-count (8,936) > t-table 1,990 with sig values. 0.000< 0.05 and there is no significant correlation between the variables for work stress and the performance variables of employees resulting from the results of the t-number (0.457) < t-table 1.990.

Exploring People’s Application Behavior of Electronic Certificates from the Behavioral Reasoning Theory Perspective: A Mixed-Method Approach

Promoting electronic certificates (e-certificates) is an important convenience measure to realize the high efficiency and intelligence of digital government services. This study develops a research model based on behavioral reasoning theory (BRT) and regulatory focus theory (RFT) to understand the public’s application behavior of e-certificates, thus expanding the empirical exploration of government service from the perspective of audience psychological motivation. A two-stage mixed-method approach is used: the first phase involved qualitative interviews to determine reasons for and against applying for e-certificates; the second phase comprised a quantitative study with 496 valid samples using PLS-SEM to examine the model. Results show that value alignment impacts the reasons for and against applying for e-certificates, as well as the intention to apply. Reasoning also affects behavior and intention to apply. Additionally, regulatory focus plays an important moderating role in the relationship between reasoning and application behavior. These conclusions offer practical strategies and recommendations for governments and policymakers.

Association of Oxidative Stress on Cognitive Function: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomisation Study.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between oxidative stress and cognitive function, encompassing cognitive performance, intelligence, memory, reaction time, speech and vision by a bidirectional Mendelian randomisation study. Independent genetic variants associated with glutathione S-transferase (GST), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), peroxiredoxin (PRDX), sulfhydryl oxidase (SOX) and thyroid peroxidase (TPO) were explored using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). The inverse variance weighted (IVW) or Wald ratio method was employed to ascertain the relationship between antioxidant enzymes and cognitive function. The MR analyses indicated that the MR effect estimates of GST (β = 0.0352, P = 0.0047, FDR = 0.0164) and TPO (β = 0.0531, P = 0.0003, FDR = 0.0021) were significantly associated with cognitive performance elevation. Furthermore, genetically predicted GST (β = 0.0334, P = 0.0043, FDR = 0.0151) and TPO (β = 0.0496, P = 0.0031, FDR = 0.0151) were found to be associated with high intelligence. Additionally, there were also some associations of SOX (β = 0.0243, P = 0.0283, FDR = 0.066) on high cognitive performance, TPO (β = 0.1189, P = 0.0315, FDR = 0.2205) on larger maximum digits remembered correctly, and SOX (β = - 0.2435, P = 0.0395, FDR = 0.1185) on reaction time. Nevertheless, the associations between antioxidant enzymes and speech and linguistic disorders, as well as visual disturbances, were not significant. We did not find reverse causation between antioxidant enzymes and cognitive function traits. This study provides evidence of potential causal relationships between oxidative stress and cognitive function.

Overview of Emotional Intelligence (EI) of implementing nurses in providing nursing services in inpatient wards at hospitals

Introduction: Emotional intelligence is an important skill that health professionals such as nurses must possess. Emotional intelligence leads to mental health, self-care, and job satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of emotional intelligence of nurses in the hospital, which consists of components of self-awareness, emotional management, motivation, empathy, and skills. Research Methodology: The research method was a quantitative survey involving 111 associate nurses from 10 treatment rooms selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a nurse characteristics questionnaire and an emotional intelligence questionnaire. Result: The results showed that the characteristics of the respondents were primarily female. Namely, 70 nurses (63.1%) and the level of education in the nursing profession was higher than the Diploma but not much different, namely 59 and 50 respondents, respectively. The average age of respondents is 31 years, and the average length of work is 6.54 years. The results of nurses' emotional intelligence are at a high level, namely as much as 70.3%; high emotional intelligence can support the ability of nurses to provide nursing services. Nurses must consider emotional intelligence development. Conclusion: This can have a good impact on the nursing services provided. Nurses will reach bio-psycho-social and spiritual well-being. Implementing EI in nursing practice within inpatient wards is essential for enhancing the quality of care provided to patients and the well-being of nursing staff. Investing in training programs that foster emotional intelligence could significantly improve healthcare outcomes, reduce burnout, and create a more supportive work environment

Walrus Pipes and Waving Panpipes

Musical instruments play a fundamental role in speculative music creations. Standing at the intersection of various fields, they embody concepts, meanings, symbols and musical consonances that are specific to each and every culture. In the present age, mass-produced Western instruments are primarily made for musical geniuses in service of virtuosity, while they all sound the consonances of a single standardized tuning system. In contrast, the 3D printed wind instrument project presented here aims to be a counterpoint to these instruments. They are simple, custom-made new instruments that work together as an ensemble, in service of communal playing. For this reason, they can be used for diverse musical purposes: they are open, nonauthoritative, and as embodiments of new meanings and uncommon consonances, they might as well be agents and representatives of speculative music worlds. This article reveals the complete design process of two 3D printed wind instrument ensembles developed throughout the project: the Walrus Pipes and the Waving Panpipes.

Beyond Pixels: The Journey to Realistic NPCs in Gaming

With the rapid development of the gaming industry, players increasingly demand realism and immersion. The anthropomorphization of NPCs (Non-Player Characters) is crucial for enhancing the gaming experience. This article reviews the development of NPC anthropomorphization technologies, analyzes representative methods and cases, and discusses current limitations and future trends. The article traces the evolution of NPC technologies from early rule-based systems to modern deep reinforcement learning and interdisciplinary approaches, highlighting key milestones. It assesses the advantages and limitations of these technologies at various stages, evaluating their impact on the gaming experience and related fields. Additionally, the article explores current trends in NPC anthropomorphization, particularly the integration of biology, neuroscience, psychology, and computer science, and analyzes the potential and challenges of these emerging methods. Looking forward, the article suggests possible breakthroughs and research focuses for NPC anthropomorphization technologies, offering insights for researchers and practitioners. This study aims to promote innovation in this field, providing players with a more realistic and immersive gaming experience. Furthermore, advancements in NPC technologies will also enhance AI research, driving it towards higher intelligence and broader applications.

Cognitive Diversity for Creativity and Inclusive Growth.

Cognitively diverse teams outperform high intelligence (IQ) teams in problem solving, while businesses with at least one woman in their board of directors financially outperform ones with all men boards. These well-known facts are lost in most academic science enterprises. Herein, we make the case for looking at sources, approaches, and opportunities in expanding cognitive diversity of research teams for high productivity and efficiency.

Safety Dynamic Monitoring and Rapid Warning Methods for Mechanical Shaft

In the context of urban space constraints, subway and underground projects have become crucial strategies to alleviate urban congestion and enhance residents’ quality of life. However, pit engineering, a frequent accident area in geotechnical engineering, urgently requires innovative safety monitoring technologies. Traditional monitoring methods face challenges such as high labor costs, lengthy monitoring cycles, high-risk working environments, and over-reliance on human judgment. To address these issues, this paper introduces an innovative monitoring system integrating Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing technology based on a subway pit project in Guangzhou. This system not only achieves fully automated data acquisition but also includes an intelligent monitoring cloud platform, providing unprecedented automated and intelligent monitoring solutions for support structures and the surrounding environment during mechanical shaft construction. The key findings of this paper include the following: (1) The breakthrough application of distributed optical fiber monitoring technology, including successfully deploying this advanced technology in complex pit engineering environments, enabling the precise and continuous monitoring of support structures and surrounding changes, and demonstrating its high effectiveness and intelligence in practical engineering. (2) The innovative design of an intelligent safety monitoring system. By integrating sensors and wireless communication technology, an efficient data networking architecture is constructed, supporting remote configuration and flexible adjustment of monitoring equipment, significantly enhancing data collection‘s real-time performance and continuity while greatly reducing safety risks for field staff, achieving an intelligent upgrade of monitoring work. (3) Comprehensive and accurate empirical analysis. During shaft excavation, the monitoring data collected by the system were stable and reliable, with all indicators maintained within reasonable ranges and closely matching expected changes caused by construction activities, validating the system’s practical application effectiveness in complex construction environments and providing a scientific basis for pit engineering safety management.

Ir-ALD Incorporated 2D Mxene Advanced Heterostructures for Green Hydrogen Energy Applications

Noble metals such as Pt, Ir, Ru, Pd, and Rh are also known as the precious platinum group of elements, demonstrating outstanding thermal, electrical, and electrochemical properties via excellent catalytic activities. However, they are costly and rare, mainly iridium (Ir), whose natural abundance is approximately one-tenth of the Pt and Ru precious metals. Ir is considered one of the best catalytic electrode materials after Pt, with high thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and low resistivity. Notably, for green hydrogen fuel economy, the high cost and intelligent, precise use of those precious metals remain challenging. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is an emerging industrially recommended atomic-level control technique to deposit the rarest noble metals as single metal atoms or clusters through their self-limiting growth and precision. For the first time, we introduced the practical use of Ir precious metals sensibly and smartly through ALD on emerging 2D V-MXene in its single atomic/cluster form by forming advanced Ir-ALD-V-MXene heterostructure, considering its cost and rarity for the next-generation hydrogen fuel application. Incorporating Ir-ALD into 2D V-MXene eliminated the stacking and dead volumes, which are significant challenges in 2D nanomaterials for hydrogen evolution catalysts, strategically altering the overall electronic and electrochemical properties. Remarkably, Ir single atoms/clusters empower the surface catalytic activity; hence, considering its scarcity, the enhanced catalytic performance per Ir atom with significantly less use of the Ir precious metals compressively investigated by computational and next-generation aberration corrected ultra-high-resolution advanced electron microcopies. Ir-ALD incorporated V-MXene demonstrated exceptionally 260% higher electrocatalytic activities than that of pristine V-MXene just by smartly controlling the Ir-ALD cycle numbers, hence reducing the use of precious metals. This study paves a vital approach through an emerging ALD process technique for creating new precious metal-based electrocatalysts on ever-expanding MXene 2D nanomaterials for clean energy conversion and storage devices.

ASSOCIATION OF ASSERTIVENESS WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Background: Assertiveness, emotional intelligence (EI), and self-esteem are key psychological traits essential for success in healthcare professions. These attributes significantly influence effective communication, self-expression, and emotional regulation, crucial for healthcare professionals such as nurses and physiotherapists. Objective: This study aims to investigate the associations between assertiveness, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem among undergraduate students in the BS Nursing and Doctor of Physiotherapy programs at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Specific objectives include assessing levels of self-esteem and assertiveness and examining their relationships with emotional intelligence. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was undertaken over a six-month period involving 242 students chosen through non-probability convenient sampling. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test, and the Begley and Glacken Assertiveness Questionnaire were employed for data collection. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, focusing on descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and ANOVA. Results: The demographic profile showed a majority of female students (57% in nursing and 84.3% in physiotherapy), predominantly aged between 21-25 years. A substantial number of students originated from rural areas. Emotional intelligence scores were notably high across both student groups. In contrast, self-esteem and assertiveness levels were moderate. Regression analysis revealed that self-esteem significantly predicted assertiveness in nursing students, while emotional intelligence did not exhibit a significant effect on assertiveness in either group. Conclusion: The findings indicate high emotional intelligence and moderate levels of self-esteem and assertiveness among the students. While self-esteem significantly influences assertiveness in nursing students, emotional intelligence does not affect assertiveness. The results emphasize the necessity of integrating emotional intelligence and assertiveness training into healthcare education curricula to foster the development of competent and resilient professionals.

Exploring the Interplay Between Self-Confidence and Emotional Intelligence in College-Level Educators: Implications for Teaching Effectiveness and Student Engagement

This study explores the relationship between self-confidence and emotional intelligence in college-level educators and examines their combined impact on teaching effectiveness and student engagement. As modern educational demands evolve, educators are increasingly recognized for their role in not only delivering content but also in fostering an inclusive, emotionally supportive learning environment. Self-confidence enables educators to present material with clarity, maintain authority, and adapt to diverse classroom challenges, while emotional intelligence equips them with empathy, self-awareness, and social skills essential for connecting with students on a personal level. The interplay of these traits contributes to a balanced teaching approach that supports both academic and emotional needs in students, thereby promoting active engagement, participation, and a positive classroom climate. This study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative self assessments and qualitative interviews to capture the nuanced ways in which self-confidence and emotional intelligence interact and influence teaching dynamics. Findings indicate that educators who possess both high self-confidence and emotional intelligence create classrooms that encourage open communication, foster psychological safety, and inspire student motivation. However, several limitations are noted, including the subjective nature of self-reported data and the influence of cultural and contextual factors on perceptions of confidence and emotional intelligence. Additionally, the study's cross-sectional design limits insights into the long-term development of these traits in educators. Despite these limitations, the study underscores the critical role of emotional and interpersonal skills in effective teaching, suggesting that professional development programs should integrate training in self-confidence and emotional intelligence to enhance educators’ overall impact. These findings contribute to a growing body of literature advocating for a holistic approach to educator preparation, one that values emotional acumen and self-assuredness alongside academic expertise. By emphasizing the importance of these traits, institutions can better support educators in creating enriching, engaging, and resilient learning environments that prepare students for both academic success and personal growth.

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in HR Leadership: Building Strong Teams in a Multigenerational

Emotional intelligence (EI) has been recognized as a crucial factor in human resources (HR) leadership, especially in building strong teams within a multigenerational work environment. This study aims to explore the role of emotional intelligence in HR leadership in addressing the challenges posed by diverse generational dynamics. Using a qualitative approach and case study method across several multinational companies, this research examines how HR leaders with high emotional intelligence can enhance team cohesion, facilitate effective communication, and manage intergenerational conflicts. The findings reveal that HR leaders with strong EI skills are better equipped to understand the emotional needs of employees across different age groups, ultimately helping to foster an inclusive and productive work environment. Leaders with high EI are also more responsive to the evolving needs of employees, from Baby Boomers to Generation Z, thus creating a flexible workplace culture that supports individual development. Challenges in applying EI in HR leadership are identified in the areas of differing values, communication styles, and expectations between generations, which can hinder team integration if not properly addressed. This study concludes that emotional intelligence is an essential competency for HR leaders to create cohesive and competitive teams within multigenerational organizations. Recommendations include developing EI training programs, adapting leadership strategies that are responsive to generational diversity, and raising awareness of the importance of EI in fostering team synergy.