Introductory Section Research Articles

Socialization of Online Business License Production for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sidomulyo District

Purpose: The primary aim of the research paper should be explicitly stated to provide a clear understanding of the purpose and direction of the study. Identify the problem or issue under investigation and explain the significance of the research within a particular discipline or sector.
 Method: Summarize the study's research methodology. Briefly describe the research design, data collection methods, and any analytical techniques or instruments applied to the data analysis.
 Practical Applications: Examine the pragmatic consequences or uses of the research results. Emphasize the practical applications of the findings in various real-world scenarios, industries, or specific contexts, and outline any potential advantages or enhancements that can be attained.
 Conclusion: Provide a concise summary of the primary findings derived from the study. Emphasize the importance of the results and their contribution to a broader comprehension of the topic or resolution of the research issue outlined in the introductory section.

Enhancing efficiency in scientific writing in the field of plant growing: Collaborating with AI assistant ChatGPT for enhanced productivity

Abstract Every scientist at the beginning of his professional career inevitably encounters difficulties in developing scientific publications. These obstacles are often related with the preparation of the introductory section, which relies on existing research and from the mastery of various statistical approaches, understanding results and their interpretation. The aim of this study is to assess to what extent ChatGPT can streamline the process of writing scientific publications in the field of plant breeding and how it can be beneficial as an auxiliary tool. ChatGPT cannot entirely write the introductory section for you, but it can generate adequate ideas and fundamental aspects that the author can utilize and further develop for the elaboration of this part. ChatGPT can perform basic statistical analyses commonly used in such studies, which adequately align with the developments implemented in other statistical software.

Bion's assumption: Folklore and ideology around the group-as-a-whole

However disparate the theories about groups, their vocabularies are largely the same. Constructs are formulated in everyday language, obscuring fundamental differences between the underlying paradigms. This circumstance leaves open the option of popularising theories by combining elements from irreconcilable sources. The field of group relations conference work is not saved from this phenomenon, evidenced by the diversity of interpretations of two constructs in psychological group theory as originally developed by Wilfred Bion: group-as-a-whole and basicassumption. After an introductory section on folklore in group theory, a popularised version of Bion's theory is confronted with its relevance to our work in today's world.

Editorial introduction: From Paradise to Padua

This introductory section offers an overview of allusions and references to Padua in Middle English writing, dwelling on Geoffrey Chaucer's allusion to Padua and Petrarch in the Clerk's Prologue as well as on Herod the Great's reference in the Towneley medieval play, highlighting how early on in English imagination Padua became connoted as a faraway, exotic place, as well as a seat of learning. The introduction then continues by presenting the contributions that follow to this special issue on Shakespeare and Padua, and setting them in dialogue with one another.

Erratum: High-Throughput Identification of Resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. Tomato in Tomato using Seedling Flood Assay.

Erratum: High-Throughput Identification of Resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. Tomato in Tomato using Seedling Flood Assay.

The Relationship Between Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and HCV RNA Levels in HCV-HIV Coinfected Patients Before and After Receiving Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) Therapy at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang

The background described in the introduction section highlights the importance of studying the correlation between the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and HCV RNA levels in these patients. This research follows an analytical correlational observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted at the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang. It involved 38 subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The primary objective was to determine the correlation between PLR and HCV RNA levels in HIV-HCV coinfected patients receiving DAA therapy. The research findings concluded that there was a decrease in PLR and HCV RNA Viral Load levels in HIV-HCV coinfected patients after receiving DAA therapy compared to before receiving DAA therapy. The Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) was directly proportional to the quantitative HCV RNA Viral Load levels in HIV-HCV coinfected patients with a strong correlation value both before and after DAA therapy.

The changing landscape of heritage language learners abroad

Abstract This special issue highlights current research on topics related to linguistic and identity development of heritage language learners (HLLs) who participate in study abroad programs. With the steady increase of study abroad, it is becoming more common for HLLs to study in the country of their heritage or in one where the heritage language is spoken. The issues and challenges faced by HLLs often differ from their second language counterparts. While research on the linguistic development of HLLs abroad is increasing, much work remains. This introduction will highlight the importance of researching HLLs abroad, the growing amount of research conducted on HLLs, and identity work on HLLs abroad. In addition to these topics, several ideas are provided for future research on HLLs abroad. Following this, the articles in the special issue are presented, emphasizing how they contribute to the topics presented in this introductory section.

Separation between spouses for absence in Islamic jurisprudence and laws of GCC countries A comparative jurisprudence study

The issue of spouse separation due to the husband's absence is a topic deserving research due to its significant impact on people's lives, particularly in their pursuit of livelihood and the consequent separation from their families and homelands. This issue is also relevant to circumstances involving forced separations due to public calamities or legal systems in some countries. The primary objective of this research is to shed light on the perspectives of faqihs (jurists) regarding this matter and to elucidate the regulations governing personal status in the Arab Gulf States. The study commences with an introductory section, followed by the definition of absence and disagreements, along with an examination of their justifications for the legal separation of spouses. It also delves into the types of divisions that may result from such separations. Furthermore, the study outlines the provisions incorporated within the personal status laws of the Gulf States. In conclusion, the research encapsulates its key findings and recommendations. One of the noteworthy recommendations involves conducting a review of personal status laws in light of recent developments. Additionally, it is advised to consider extending the duration of allowable husband's absence when estimating separation length.

Machine learning practices in accounting and auditing

In the current technological era, Machine Learning applications are becoming popular every day. This research paper provides information about the effectiveness of the ML technique in accounting as well as the auditing process. To get proper results, different ML libraries are utilized, concluding seaborn, matplotlib, NumPy and so on. In the introduction section, the research purpose and this research objectives have been developed, through which the entire research process will be developed. “Logistic Regression Machine Learning Model” is built. Literary sources have been analyzed in the literature review section, through which it can be easy to gain different perceptions based on the research context. The effectiveness of different types of machine learning algorithms in accounting and auditing has been evaluated properly. To develop a knowledge level, it is important to increase proper attention, and this research paper will provide proper information based on ML effectiveness.

The New Human University Study: Structure-Stage Growth in a One Year Transformational Learning Program

This article presents evidence for the efficiency of the PraxisAletheia program at the Chicago based New Human University in promoting structure stage growth in students. It first outlines a narrative underlying the assumption that fostering human stage like development is pivotal for the future of humanity. Following this introductory section Development as Transcendental Pluralism is presented, a novel stage theory and assessment methodology for growth in hierarchical complexity and consciousness that served as main instrument to test the hypothesis that the PraxisAletheia curriculum structured around the work of Dr. Michael Cotton – Source Code Meditation and the 9 Summits of Transformation – promotes growth into later stages of human development. After critically reviewing one of the most widely used tools to measure stage development, the Sentence Completion Test, it presents strong evidence for growth in students at the New Human University. The growth patterns are then compared to other transformational learning programs to underline both that the increase in structure-stage development is profound given that we deal with adult population however, still realistic.

Vertical take-off and hover to cruise transition for a hybrid UAV using model predictive controller and MPC allocation

PurposeDual-thrust hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology offers a highly robust and efficient system that incorporates the take-off and landing capabilities of rotary-wing aircraft with the endurance capacities of fixed-wing aircraft. The purpose of this study is to model and control a hybrid UAV in three distinct flight modes: rotary-wing, fixed-wing and over-actuated model.Design/methodology/approachModel predictive control (MPC) along with linear models are applied to design controllers for the rotary-wing or vertical take-off and transition to the fixed-wing flight. The MPC algorithm is implemented with two approaches, first in its usual form and then in a new form with the help of tracking error variables as state variables.FindingsBecause the tracking error variables are more compatible with the cost function used in MPC, the results improve significantly. This is especially important for a safe and stable transition from rotary-wing to fixed-wing flight, which should be done quickly. The authors also propose a control allocation strategy with MPC algorithm to exploit the thrust and control inputs of both rotary-wing and fixed-wing systems for the transition phase. As the control system is over-actuated, the proposed algorithm distributes the control signal among the actuators better than the MPC alone. The numerical results show that the flight trajectory is also improved.Originality/valueThe research background is reviewed in the introduction section. The other sections are originally developed in this paper to the best of the authors’ knowledge.

Artificial Intelligence Tools in Academic Article Writing: Is it a Tool or a Co-Author?

Dear Editors, I have read your editorials on the use of artificial intelligence in academic articles with great attention and enthusiasm [1,2]. In addition, in the comments made to your articles, I reviewed the ethical problems that may arise from the use of artificial intelligence in scientific articles and the contributions that the article will provide in the writing process [3-6]. Although technological developments and advances in artificial intelligence have gained great momentum in recent years, I believe they should be accepted as an accumulation of all humanity. As a matter of fact, in very old sources, there is information that the machines known as robots and automatons at that time were used for entertainment purposes in the centuries before Christ. Furthermore, sophisticated machines, water clocks, and programmable humanoid automatons invented by İsmâil bin er-Rezzâz el-Cezerî in the 12th century, which have an important position in our scientific history, have played a significant role in the development of today's robot technology and mechanical sciences. Artificial intelligence applications are progressively being employed in agriculture, industry, military activities, health, art, and numerous other disciplines. Today, when we type "artificial intelligence" into the Google Scholar, we get 5,410,000 results, demonstrating how these developments have affected the academic world. As indicated in previous comments, I believe that applications such as ChatGPT in academic writings can be used for grammar corrections and abstract editing. Furthermore, these apps might be employed in the introduction section, where broad information about the topic under investigation is provided in the articles. However, since these applications do not only use academic databases during the literature review, the final version of the article should be evaluated by the relevant author. The primary ethical issue with these practices is that they are unable to accept responsibility in proportion to their authority. As a result, regardless of their contribution to the design of the paper, I think that these apps should not be deemed co-authors. However, it should be noted that these applications were used in the article. In conclusion, I believe that in the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence applications will make significant contributions to the writing of the article, particularly in academic studies involving quantitative data. We should use these technologies as a tool to contribute more to academic advancement. Kind regards,

THE BOUNDARY OF LOVE: EXCESSIVE CARE MAY INCREASE CHILDREN'S HAPPINESS THRESHOLD

This study aims to deeply understand the effect of excessive care on childrens happiness threshold, by conducting an in-depth exploration and analysis. We systematically dissect how excessive care changes the happiness threshold of children and further elaborately explain how this impact diffuses into childrens psychological, emotional, social, and learning domains. In the introduction section, we provide a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the research theme, explaining in detail the academic definition of the happiness threshold, and clarifying the core objectives and its importance of this research. According to the results of the study, we found that excessive care might increase the happiness threshold of children, making them have higher expectations for their parents love. This suggests that there is a significant causal relationship between excessive care and the happiness threshold. The impact of having a higher happiness threshold on children in psychological, emotional, social, and learning domains is multi-faceted and profound. However, we found that it is possible to find methods to balance care and the happiness threshold through implementing some effective strategies. In the conclusion section, we summarize the main findings of the research and also propose suggestions for future research directions and fields. We hope that this research can enhance the publics understanding of the issue of excessive care and the childrens happiness threshold, thus providing a reference for improving childrens happiness and quality of life. Besides, we also look forward to more researchers participating in the research in this field in the future to further deepen the understanding of this issue, promote the improvement of the related theoretical framework, and provide more effective strategies to solve the problem of excessive care and childrens happiness threshold. KEYWORDS: Etcexcessive care, Happiness threshold, Child psychology, Care balance strategies.

A Postmodern (Singularity) Future with a Post-Human Godless Algorithm: Trans-Humanism, Artificial Intelligence, and Dataism

The objective of this manuscript is to reveal that the challenge in understanding the ethical consequences of a post-human condition characterizing trans-humanist ontology is linked to postmodern epistemology lacking any metaphysical and theological essence. The introductory section provides an overview of trans-humanist thought and the concerns deliberated against it at the recent conference titled A.I Ethics: An Abrahamic Commitment to the Rome Call, charting a path ensuring that technological innovations do not undermine the ethical, spiritual, and moral values animating the telos of the human being. The second section traces the philosophical genealogy of trans-humanism from the Age of Reason (i.e., modern epistemology) to our current Age of Feeling (i.e., postmodern epistemology). This section also stresses that the ontology accenting both periods—the death of God and the death of human—is latent in trans-humanist ideology, which seeks to extinguish the quest of knowing God with an ateleological state that crucifies the human in pursuit of worshipping technology. The third section scrutinizes the conceptual framework of trans-humanism by deconstructing concepts structuring its worldview such as Singularity, Artificial Super Intelligence, and the pseudo-religion known as Dataism. Additionally, this section examines how trans-humanist proponents—while adhering to postmodern philosophy—alter the definitions of sacred concepts that exclusively animate a human state of being, such as consciousness, intelligence, and awareness, by anthropomorphizing AI. The final section recalls the wisdom of the Nicomachean Ethics and the Alchemy of Happiness, composed—respectively—by Aristotle and Al-Ghazali. It highlights the immoral significances of choosing to ignore the implications of Dataism and its techno-scientific objectives, which obscure the use of techne in a virtuous manner attaining eudaimonia and the essence of humanness seeking a path—using God-given sensoria—knowledge of Divine Beauty.

Digital technology in medical visits: a critical review of its impact on doctor-patient communication.

With the rapid advances of digital technology, computer-mediated medical practices are becoming increasingly dominant in medical visits. However, the question of how to ensure effective, patient-centered communication in this transition remains crucial. In this mini-review, we explore this topic by reviewing quantitative and survey-based studies, as well as discursive-interactional studies that focus on the visit as a communicative event. The review is organized into four sections: the introductory section provides a brief synthesis of the two main models used in medical practice and describes the effects of patient-centered communication practices on patients' health and well-being. The second section presents and discusses qualitative and quantitative studies that assess the effect of technology on medical interaction and its impact on patient-centered communication. The third section focuses on whether and how the digital medical record represents a "potential communication risk" during doctor-patient interactions and explores how certain pen-and-paper literacy practices could help mitigate these challenges. In the concluding section, we outline and analyze three key considerations for utilizing technologies to foster and enhance patient-centered communication during medical visits.

A case study of T-beams with hybrid section shear characteristics of reactive powder concrete

Abstract As an extension of recent developments in concrete understanding, an extensive study is currently being conducted on the structural performance of reactive powder concrete (RPC). This article guides how to investigate the shear behavior of RPC T-beams and calculate their ultimate and breaking shear capacities. The mechanical features of this construction material and approach to revising the reactive powder shear hybrid segment T-beams are cast-off in this motion and are investigated in this experimental study. To evaluate the effects of volumetric ratio of steel fibers, silica fume ratio, and tensile steel ratio, introductory section on the effectiveness of T-beam shearing reactive powder, the program of experimentation involved trying four beams. The research aimed to determine the deflection conduct of the load, downtime approach, strain amount over the beams’ depth, and failure form of cracks. In examining reaction powder’s mechanical characteristics mixtures, steel fiber volumetric ratio and silica fume volumetric ratio were also studied. Furthermore, a hybrid beam study revealed that by using reactive powder web and regular concrete in flange effectively, T-beam concert is enhanced when associated with normal concrete T-beams by 12%. Hybrid beams have also revealed that using reactive powder flange and usual concrete in a web effectively advances the show of T-beams when associated with standard concrete T-beams by 28%.

Presentation and publication skills: How to get your paper published

Getting your scientific paper published can be a difficult process. The quality of the paper relates to the quality of the design of the study, the questions asked, and defining an excellent primary endpoint that is easy to understand, and data obtained from a sufficiently large population. Before submitting your paper, go over all requirements like ethical approval, registration in public databases, and conflict of interest declarations.Manuscripts are structured in several sections. The introduction section should mainly focus on why the study was done. The materials and methods section should describe what was used and the results section provides a good representation of all data. Specifically, attention needs to be paid to high quality tables and figures. The discussion section should focus on putting the results in perspective. The abstract should cover all aspects in a condensed and focused manner.The publication process is handled by editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The first impression is the most important factor that decides whether the paper is sent out for review. If revisions are requested, a thoughtful response to the reviewers is needed. Hopefully, it all will lead to acceptance of the paper and publication.

Peer editing using shared online documents: the effects of comments and track changes on student L2 academic writing quality

While the use of collaborative peer editing is widespread in some online learning contexts, little is known about how constituent editing behaviours impact student writing quality when using shared online documents as the mediating tool. Therefore, the present study (n = 176) examines the effects of English language learners’ peer editing behaviours (comments and track changes) within the Google Docs platform on their subsequent academic writing quality at both individual and group levels. To better understand peer editing, the current study further divided track changes into either adding words or deleting words. Given the data’s complexity, a two-level correlation analysis was used. The results showed that, at the individual level, words deleted by editors were positively associated with students’ individual writing quality in the Introduction section. Further, words added by editors in the Introduction section were negatively associated with student individual writing. At the level of the peer editing group, there was a positive statistically significant correlation between words added and student writing quality in the Introduction and Discussion sections. Interestingly, comments had little association with student writing at the individual or group level.

The Genre of a Grant Proposal in the Modern Teaching Context: Challenges and Possibilities

Nowadays attaining a grant is a criterion of success for an early-career researcher and an important indicator of effective work of a university as a research-based and corporate institution. During its thirty-year history in Russia, grants have become a traditional and even routine practice for every Russian PhD student and an early-career researcher. Like their international colleagues, Russian researchers often don’t get sufficient support from their scientific advisor and an academic writing expert. A few attempts to improve current situation have been made in a number of research universities. One of such cases is a course “Grant Writing” that has been recently implemented in the English-language writing-intensive program of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. The complex aim or the paper can be explained by the multidimensional nature of a grant. After characterizing a grant proposal as an up-to-date text genre in the international and interdisciplinary context in the framework of Genre Field Analysis, we consider the full process of applying for a grant in real-life environment and classroom settings. Finally, in the lens of Critical Genre Analysis, the qualitative analysis of the introductory sections of Russian grant proposals is conducted. The modern genre theory gives the basis for using a combination of methods in our research. In the lens of Genre Field Analysis, the sociopragmatic approach to the grant proposal provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the modern practices of applying for a grant, while Critical Genre Analysis may contribute to the deeper understanding of the text production mechanisms. The synthesis of theory and practice and its role could be seen in the qualitative analysis of grant proposals written by PhD students, attendees of the course “Grant Writing” at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. The findings give evidence for insufficient disciplinary expertise and substitution of one genre – a grant proposal – by another one, more familiar for Russian students, – a research paper and an abstract. The obtained results testify in favor of the implementation of the course “Grant Writing” as well as other genre-based courses deeply rooted in the cross-disciplinary context and aimed at developing the researcher competence.

How much are the IMRaD structures of diploma theses and original research articles similar?

Objective: To investigate how much the IMRaD structure of diploma theses defended in graduate Study of Dental Medicine at University of Split School of Medicine is compatible with that of the original research articles, considering the proportions of IMRaD sections – Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion.Materials and methods: 150 diploma theses defended between 2016 and 2021 were collected from the Digital Academic Archives and Repositories (DABAR) and compared with 150 original research articles published in five dental scientific journals during the same period. The length of each IMRaD section in diploma theses and original research articles was measured using the Word Count in MS Office Word and expressed as the number of words. The overall length of IMRaD structure was calculated by adding the length of each IMRaD section. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression.Results: On average, the overall length of IMRaD structure of diploma theses was longer than that of the original research articles. On average, the longest section in diploma theses was the Introduction (occupied almost 50% the overall length of IMRaD structure). In the average original research article, the Introduction section occupied about 15% of the overall length of IMRaD structure, while the Discussion was the longest section. The highest correlation with the overall length of IMRaD structure in diploma theses was found for Introduction (R=0.82; R2=0.67; P<0.001). In original research articles, the Discussion section was most highly correlated with the overall length of IMRaD structure (R=0.62; R2=0.38; P<0.001).Conclusion: The IMRaD structure of diploma theses defended in graduate Study of Dental Medicine in Split differs from the structure of original research articles published in dental scientific journals. Diploma theses have a comparatively longer introduction and shorter discussion section than original research articles.