Hope Of Success Research Articles

Why Abandon the Big Bang Theory — Science and Theology in Astronomical Cosmology

The Big Bang said the universe was created from ONE atom explosion. An atom exploding out of the sun, the galaxy, the universe, etc., cannot be science. Its roots in theology. 97 years has passed since priest and physicist Lemaître started his Big Bang. Since then, many offsprings of it has come out, like dark energy, dark matter …… Huge amount of resource was invested into them, yet none is successful. And no hope of success within the context of the Big Bang theory. This makes me doubt about the Big Bang and the astronomy cosmology within recent 97 years. I came up with the idea of abandoning the Big Bang theory. In the April 2024 meeting of the American Physical Society, I proposed this idea of abandoning the Big Bang Theory for people’s comments, and the responses were positive. (Figure 1) Here we described why we need abandon the Big Bang theology, how to abandon it, pros and cons of abandon it, and the way to solve most important problem related to abandon it. We first try to understand the difference between theology and science.

Negotiable fate-engagement relationship in higher education: The mediation role of hope for success and fear of failure

Studies concerning students’ ability to deal with everyday academic challenges (‘academic buoyancy’) and adjust to changes (‘adaptability’) were investigated in educational research over the last two decades (e.g., Martin & Marsh, Journal of School Psychology, 46:53–83, 2008; Martin et al., Journal of Educational Psychology, 105:728–746, 2013). However, how students deal with challenges imposed by fate has not been well-studied. Other than students’ abilities, students’ belief plays an important role in dealing with the academic adversity that fate imposes. The present study harnessed the Hope Theory to examine (1) the relation between negotiable and achievement motivation (hope for success and fear of failure), (2) the relation between achievement motivation and engagement, and (3) the mediation effect of achievement motivation in the relation between negotiable fate and engagement. University students in Hong Kong (n = 339) responded to an online cross-sectional survey. Mediation analyses demonstrated that the relation between negotiable fate and engagement was mediated by hope for success but not by fear of failure. In addition, hope for success only mediated cognitive engagement and affective engagement. The relation between negotiable fate and behavioral engagement was not mediated by hope for success and fear of failure. The findings contribute to the literature on the negotiable fate-engagement theoretical relation in educational research. Also, practical insights were discussed to manage student cognitive and affective engagement with negotiable fate and hope for success under fate constraints.

Impact of Achievement Motivation on Academic Performance among University Students: Moderating Role of Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of achievement motivation on academic performance as well as how romantic relationship satisfaction moderates this relationship among university students. For data collection, a survey research design was used. A sample of 300 university students was chosen using purposive sampling. Participants must be 18 years old and have completed at least 14 years of formal education. For comparison, engaged students were also included in the study. Married people were not included. After explaining the purpose of the study, informed consent was obtained. The Revised Achievement Motivation Scale (AMS-R) and the Relationship Assessment Scale were used to collect data (RAS). SPSS and Process Macro were used to analyse the collected data. Academic performance was found to be significantly positively correlated with achievement motivation. Satisfaction in a romantic relationship significantly moderated the relationship between hope for success and academic performance. The current study will assist future researchers in concentrating their efforts on this sensitive topic that is prevalent in our society.

Dark triad traits, study and power motives among medical students–A cross-sectional study at a German medical faculty

BackgroundA good physician should be empathic and altruistic, among other qualities. Therefore, the levels of socially undesirable personality traits (Dark Triad) as well as implicit motives of achievement, affiliation and power (Multi-Motive Grid) among medical students as future physicians were analyzed at two different points in their medical training. MethodsThis study includes 380 medical students in their first year and 217 in their third year in Germany. All participants completed the Dirty Dozen (DD) and Multi-Motive Grid (MMG) questionnaires at the end of two different classes as paper-and-pencil tests. Relevant differences of the Dark Triad traits between the medical students and reference sample and the two different cohorts, as well as their implicit motives, the associations of Dark Triad traits and MMG components and gender differences of the Dark Triad traits were calculated. ResultsThere were no significant group differences between year one and year three medical students in narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism (Dark Triad). There were no significant differences between the medical students and reference sample except in psychopathy. Male students scored significantly higher in the Dark Triad traits than female students. In the MMG, first-year students scored significantly higher levels in Fear of Rejection, and lower levels in Hope of Success and Hope of Power than the third-year students. Some associations were found between narcissism and Machiavelliansim with Hope of Success, Hope of Power and Fear of power. ConclusionsDark Triad traits already appear to exist before the commencement of medical studies. These traits do not differ significantly between the medical students and reference sample; only a few MMG components seem to differ at different stages of their studies. This lack of differences between the medical students and validation cohort indicates that tests based on (undesirable) personality traits are not suitable criteria for the admission selection of medical students.

Gender Perspectives on Role Models: Insights from STEM Students and Professionals

Qualified professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM education are in increasingly short supply globally. Role models can help increase women’s representation in STEM, both at entry and senior levels. The study objectives were to identify the characteristics of role models in STEM higher education and careers and to investigate the differences in role model characteristics between career stages and between genders. We used a mixed-methods methodology involving a questionnaire and interviews. The participants, 788 alumni and final-year undergraduate and graduate students from a STEM research university, responded to the questionnaire, and ten leading women in STEM professions were interviewed. The questionnaire results indicated that a higher proportion of women than men reported being influenced by a role model during their studies. Seven key characteristics of role models were identified from the open-ended responses and the interviews: ambitious, charismatic, empathic and encouraging, inspiring, knowledgeable, gifted, and professional. The most frequent characteristics women mentioned were empathic and encouraging. The research findings support and align with the social cognitive career theory (SCCT), demonstrating how role modeling, which is part of the environmental theme, boosts intrinsic motivation—part of the personal theme, for individuals in STEM, especially women. These processes impact women’s determination and professional performance—part of the behavioral theme. Based on our findings, to advance toward a STEM workforce characterized by greater fairness, we recommend designing and deploying structured mentoring programs and forums in STEM departments that can provide young women with more role models for success and thus with more hope for success in these fields.

Stato e odierne prospettive sul debito

Status and current perspectives on debt ABSTRACT: Ours is a world balanced precariously between hopelessly opposing forces. In such a world the long-standing and noble battle for the elimination of illegitimate debt has little hope of success. Action must be taken on the causes but do we have the capacity and the tools? This question is attempted to be answered in the five paragraphs of this update article, reiterating with further arguments the need for the United Nations General Assembly to request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the consistency and adequacy of existing rules. It is appropriate to refer for the premises to an earlier article on the subject, entitled Holy See and illegitimate debt. The path to the International Court of Justice (2015-2022). SOMMARIO: 1. Coltivare la speranza in un mondo migliore - 2. L’alternativa alla violenza nella svolta latinoamericana - 3. L’improbabile via statunitense - 4. La via italiana oggi - 5. Esiste un futuro per la via africana sul debito?

Redefining the battle against colorectal cancer: a comprehensive review of emerging immunotherapies and their clinical efficacy.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and presents a significant challenge owing to its high mortality rate and the limitations of traditional treatment options such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. While these treatments are foundational, they are often poorly effective owing to tumor resistance. Immunotherapy is a groundbreaking alternative that has recently emerged and offers new hope for success by exploiting the body's own immune system. This article aims to provide an extensive review of clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of various immunotherapies, including CRC vaccines, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies, and immune checkpoint inhibitors. We also discuss combining CRC vaccines with monoclonal antibodies, delve into preclinical studies of novel cancer vaccines, and assess the impact of these treatment methods on patient outcomes. This review seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the current state of CRC treatment by evaluating innovative treatments and their potential to redefine the prognosis of patients with CRC.

El rol de la filosofía en la investigación científica.

Abstract Scientific research needs to be approached on philosophical and reflective bases that allow the integral scientific development. The aim of this study is to make known the role of philosophy in the development and processes of scientific research. Philosophy is the fundamental basis for the development of science. Methodology: argumentative, based on a literary analysis of journals indexed in recognized research databases, with the purpose of substantiating argumentative positions of different authors in order to reach a deep understanding of the subject. Result: there is no scientific problem that does not raise a philosophical dilemma, nor philosophical controversy that can be approached with hope of success if it is not by adopting a critical attitude. Conclusion: rationalism, empiricism, paradigmatic changes and metaphysics should be taken into account as part of the philosophical roles that can contribute with important postulates to the development of research and science.

Education Islamic Parenting dalam Surah Al-Luqman Ayat 12-19: Prespektif Tafsir Al-Muyassar

Islamic education in the family, as reflected in QS. Luqman verses 12-19, describe Luqman's specialty as a figure who is wise and full of wisdom in the task of educating children. This concept provides a valuable foundation for parents in directing and educating their children, with the hope of success and safety, both in this world and the hereafter. This writing aims to analyze the concepts of Islamic education contained in QS. Luqman verses 12-19. The discussion point of this research focuses on the concept of Islamic Parenting education, by examining how Luqman as a father educated his child until his name was immortalized in the QS. Luqman verses 12-19. In this context, the research will review in depth the educational practices implemented by Luqman, as well as their relevance in the context of Islamic education in the family. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research method. The results of this research found that the education contained in QS. Luqman according to Tafsir Ibnu Katsir includes: (1) an attitude of gratitude towards Allah SWT who has given him privileges in the form of wisdom, (2) monotheistic education, (3) devotion to his parents, (4), good deeds, (5) worship, and (6) have noble character towards others.

Hope for Success Is Where Your Locus of Control Is. A Psychological Analysis of Relationships Between Hope for Success and Locus of Control in Polish Adolescents

The study aims to investigate relationships between various dimensions of locus of control and hope for success. 495 secondary school students aged 14 to 16 (Mage = 15.54, SD = 0.53) were surveyed. Hope for success was measured using Łaguna et al.’s Questionnaire of Hope for Success. Locus of control was assessed using the Questionnaire of Locus of Control. The results indicate that the two variables are interrelated. The present findings can be used in designing educational activities to support secondary school students’ sense of agency.

The Motivational Effects of Hope on Effort: Hope for Success With or Without Effort

The Motivational Effects of Hope on Effort: Hope for Success With or Without Effort

Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Farmer Producer Organization Members: An Empirical Investigation

In the context of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), there is an imperative requirement for meticulous scholarly inquiry in the field of entrepreneurship due to the knowledge gap in comprehensive understanding of the psychological methodologies for quantitatively assessing entrepreneurship. Therefore, this research paper aims to assess the entrepreneurial behavior of FPO members, aiming to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in this field. An ex-post facto research design was used in the study. The study was conducted in Kerala. Districts from Northern, Central, and Southern Kerala having the maximum number of FPOs were selected for the study. Wayanad from Northern Kerala, Idukki from Central Kerala, and Trivandrum from Southern Kerala were purposively selected for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of the FPOs based on discussion with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). Two functioning FPOs were purposively selected from the three districts From each selected FPO, 20 farmer members were randomly selected. A total of 40 farmers were surveyed from each district. Thus, from six FPOs in three districts 120 farmer members were selected. Random sampling technique was used for the selection of the farmer members from each FPOs. Entrepreneurial behaviour was measured using Entrepreneurial Behaviour Index. The assessment of various dimensions of entrepreneurial behaviour such as risk taking, hope of success, persuasibility, feedback usage, persistence, self-confidence, knowledgeability, manageability, innovativeness and achievement motivation helped to gain a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial characteristics within the FPO community. The findings of this study indicate that the majority of FPO members exhibit moderate levels of entrepreneurial behavior across different dimensions. Majority of the FPO members belonged to medium level of as risk taking, hope of success, persuasibility, feedback usage, persistence, self-confidence, knowledgeability, manageability, innovativeness and achievement motivation. This suggests that FPO members possess a balanced blend of entrepreneurial traits, demonstrating a proactive and enterprising approach towards their agricultural activities.

Psychological characteristics and future success: A prospective study examining youth soccer players at different stages within the German talent development pathway

In soccer substantial work has been invested to identify factors predicting future performance and success. As it concerns psychological characteristics, quantitatively and qualitatively limited research restricts insights on potential differences due to moderating variables such as players’ age and developmental stage within the talent pathway. Thus, the purpose of this study was to extend the empirical evidence on psychological characteristics by (a) validating the prognostic power of potential talent predictors for adult success in U17 “elite promotion” stage players and by (b) comparing these results to the group of U12 “talent development” stage players of the former study by Höner and Feichtinger using the same methodological approach. For both, an online survey was utilized to assess psychological variables across the domains of motivation, volition, self-concept, and emotions. Further, players’ performance level was determined four years after the assessment (i.e., U12 success criteria: admission to youth academy; U17 success criteria: achieving professional status). The statistical analyses revealed notable differences in the expression and prognostic value of psychological characteristics between the two samples. Among U17 players, dysfunctional (e.g., fear of failure, competitive anxiety) and functional attributes (e.g., hope for success, ego-orientation, competitiveness) significantly predicted individuals’ professional status. The results are discussed within the light of potential environmental demands which may influence the role of psychological dispositions and skills throughout talent development. Additionally, the significance of reliable assessments for applied practice is highlighted regarding sport psychological diagnostics and interventions. Lay summary: To optimally support talent development in soccer, researchers and practitioners seek to understand factors which facilitate players’ successful progression through talent pathways up to a professional level. The current study highlights psychological characteristics (e.g., hope for success, competitiveness) which predict future performance and should thus be nourished in young players.

Achievement motivation in civics courses at vocational grammar schools

This article examines achievement motivation in connection with the political knowledge of upper secondary level pupils at german vocational grammar schools. The influence of achievement motivation in civic courses has been scarcely researched so far. In the expectancy-value model, expectations of success are important determinants of action in relation to academic achievements. Pupils’ expectations of success or failure in civics courses have a behaviour-regulating function. They influence pupils’ behaviour when learning about politics. In the cross-sectional survey of 470 pupils, results show lasting effects from an approach motivation (“hope of success”) and an avoidance motivation (“fear of failure”) studied. The data of this study confirmed the influence of achievement motivation in civics courses on the school-related political knowledge. While cultural capital makes no significant difference in the extent of the motivational constructs, a migrant background showed moderate but inconsistent effects and gender had clear negative effects for the girls. In this study, it was shown that based on the theoretical foundation described, the theory of domain-specific competency can be combined with the achievement motivation in Civics.

Seize the Time! How Perceived Busyness Influences Tourists’ Preferences for Destination Advertising Messages

This study examines the impact of perceived busyness on the effectiveness of destination advertising based on construal level theory. Results from four experiments using two different tourism destination settings (i.e., water sports park and spa resort) indicate that low- (vs. high-) construal tourism destination advertisement is more effective for tourists with higher (vs. lower) busyness perception. This relationship is mediated by the need for time efficiency and benefit focus (serial mediation) and is strengthened when the achievement motivates (i.e., hope of success and fear of failure) of the tourist are high. Our study enriches tourism research by revealing that the effectiveness of destination advertising depends on a matching effect between advertising messages and tourists’ perceived busyness. It also has practical ramifications for destination marketing organizations in that it can enhance their understanding of tourists’ decision-making process with perceived busyness as an internal factor and thus help promote their destinations.

A two-factor model of perfectionism in sports

The main goal of the research was to examine the correlation between personality traits (conscientiousness and neuroticism), perfectionistic strivings and concerns, and achievement motives (hope of success and fear of failure). In this research, 348 respondents (111 women, 237 men) from Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, aged 16 to 54 years, filled out the questionnaires. Personality traits were measured by the Big Five plus 2 (VP + 2) questionnaire. The Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale 2 (Sport-MPS 2) and the Multidimensional Inventory of Perfectionism in Sports (MIPS) were used for measuring perfectionism, while the revised version of the Achievement Motivation Scale (AMS-R) was used for motivational strategies determination. The relations were investigated with the method of structural equations. The theoretical model showed satisfactory concordance with the empirical data (RMSEA = .021, SRMR = .019, CFI = .999, TLI = .996). The model predicts the mediating effect of perfectionistic strivings on the relationship between conscientiousness and hope of success, as well as neuroticism and hope of success, and the mediating effect of perfectionistic concerns on the relationship between neuroticism and fear of failure.

Evaluation of selected psychological parameters: Perception of happiness and hope of success in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Abstract Introduction Happiness and hope are important elements of mental health. One of the main goals of medical care, including diabetes care, is to achieve psychological wellbeing in patients, including a sense of happiness and purpose in life. Materials and Methods During educational workshops, a study of the level of happiness and hope for success was carried out in a group of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). 96 patients with T1DM filled out an anonymous questionnaire about subjective happiness (SHS) and a questionnaire about hope for success (KNS). Results People older than 50 years of age were characterized by a higher level of happiness than patients aged 18–26. No gender differences were observed for this parameter. In terms of hope for success, patients with T1DM did not differ from the general population in the general result or the two subscales. Men had a higher conviction about the ability to find solutions than women. Patients aged 18 to 26 years were characterized by a significantly lower overall result in the KNS test than older age groups. Patients aged 18 to 26 also had a significantly lower conviction about the ability to find solutions compared to other age groups. Conclusions Young adults aged 18 to 26 years are a group particularly vulnerable to lower feelings of happiness, lower hope for success, and lower belief in the ability to find solutions, compared to older age groups. Elderly patients over 50 years have good coping mechanisms and believe that their actions can bring good results.

Entrepreneurial behaviour of dairy farmers under Dairy Business School model

Entrepreneurship has become the need of the hour with good potential to improve livelihood and generate employment. Most of the small and marginal farmers are dependent on dairy farming and there is a need to enhance the income of the farmers as per government priority to double their income. Hence entrepreneurship development in production, processing, and marketing is essential. So with the aim to inculcate entrepreneurial behaviour among dairy farmers, the Dairy Business School (DBS) was set up on an experimental basis at NDRI, Karnal a premier institute working on Dairy. The present study was conducted in 12 villages in six adjoining districts of NDRI, Karnal. An action research design was used with a sample size of 180 farmers during 2021-22. The data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule by holding the personal interview. The results of the study revealed that the majority (61.11 %) of the farmers had a medium level of entrepreneurial behaviour. All the thirteen components of entrepreneurial behaviour like risk taking, hope of success, persistence, feedback usage, self confidence, knowledgeability, persuasability, manageability, innovativeness, achievement motivation, decision making ability, cosmopoliteness and profit orientation were at a medium level among dairy farmers. Knowledgeability was ranked first which contributed most to the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers while decision making ability at last.

Does intelligence predict development of investment traits from mid to late adolescence? Evidence from a 3-year longitudinal study.

Investment theories have claimed reciprocal relations between intelligence and investment traits (i.e., personality traits related to seeking out, and dealing with, cognitive challenges). However, previous research has primarily addressed the effects of investment traits on intellectual development (environmental enrichment hypothesis) and often focused on either childhood or later adulthood. The present study investigated the effects of intelligence on investment traits (environmental success hypothesis) from mid to late adolescence. In a 3-year longitudinal survey (2008-2011) covering four measurement occasions, the predictive effects of both fluid and crystallized intelligence on intraindividual change in both the achievement motive (i.e., hope for success and fear of failure) and need for cognition were examined. Overall, 476 adolescents (t1 : Mage = 16.43, SD = 0.55; 51.3% girls) from Germany participated. Second-order latent growth models indicated that fluid intelligence predicted a steeper growth in hope for success (β = .40), but was unrelated to change in the other investment traits. Crystallized intelligence had no effects on the investment traits under study. The results contribute to the research on the bidirectionality of intelligence and investment traits and add to our understanding of personality development from mid to late adolescence. Specifically, they underline the importance of nurturing hope for success especially in individuals with lower intelligence, but also show that support for the environmental success hypothesis seems to be limited to certain investment traits.

Decolonizing Memory: Algeria and the Politics of Testimony

Decolonizing Memory: Algeria and the Politics of Testimony