Mindful Approach Research Articles

Mindful Transportation: A Conceptual Framework for Enhancing Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Malaysia

This conceptual paper explores the integration of mindfulness principles into the development of transportation services for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Malaysia. Transportation plays a critical role in promoting inclusivity and enhancing the quality of life for PWDs, yet accessibility remains a significant challenge due to infrastructural barriers, lack of awareness, and limited empathy from service providers. Drawing on the concepts of mindfulness, which are rooted in awareness, empathy, and responsiveness, this paper proposes a framework that emphasizes inclusivity, respect, and collaboration among key stakeholders. The proposed framework emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that incorporates physical accessibility, staff training, and policy reforms. Inclusivity involves modifying infrastructure to meet universal design standards, while empathy requires transport providers to understand the unique challenges faced by PWDs and offer compassionate, tailored services. Responsiveness, a key element of mindfulness, calls for flexible and adaptive transport services that cater to the real-time needs of PWDs, ensuring that they can access public transportation with ease and dignity. By applying this mindful approach, the transportation system can become more accommodating and respectful toward PWDs, thereby reducing social exclusion and improving their mobility. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on disability inclusion and provides actionable strategies for policymakers, transport providers, and disability organizations to work together in creating a more accessible public transportation system. Future research should investigate the practical application of this framework and its potential to drive policy changes that benefit PWDs across Malaysia.

Appraise the Upshot Nurses Led Intervention of Nomophobia among Scholar in Selected College of Indore City

Nomophobia, or "no mobile phone phobia," is a modern psychological phenomenon characterized by the fear and anxiety experienced when individuals are unable to access their mobile phones. This research abstract explores the prevalence, causes, and psychological effects of nomophobia in contemporary society. The study investigates the relationship between nomophobia and various demographic factors, including age, gender, and socio-economic status, and examines how personality traits and social behaviors contribute to the condition. By utilizing quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research aims to assess the severity of nomophobia among different populations and its impact on mental health, daily functioning, and social interactions. The findings indicate that nomophobia is associated with increased levels of anxiety, stress, and dependency on digital devices, highlighting the pervasive nature of this condition in the digital age. The abstract concludes with a discussion on potential therapeutic interventions and strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of nomophobia, emphasizing the importance of fostering a balanced and mindful approach to technology use.

The Impact of Perceptual Readiness and Neglect on Human Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Cognitive Biases and Attachment Dynamics

Abstract: This paper delves into how the lenses of expectation and neglect shape our perceptions, relationships, and interactions with the world. Through the lens of expectation, individuals often fixate on objects or experiences that align with their desires, leading to a cognitive bias known as perceptual readiness. This bias results in a heightened focus on certain aspects of reality while potentially overlooking others. Conversely, the lens of neglect leads to the dismissal of stimuli that do not immediately attract our interest, often resulting in diminished engagement. These perceptual tendencies extend beyond inanimate objects to influence human relationships, where expectation can foster attachment to specific qualities in others, while neglect can erode potential connections. The study also examines the broader implications of these dynamics in cultural contexts, highlighting how our environment and cultural background shape our perceptual lenses. By acknowledging and understanding these biases, we can cultivate a more balanced and mindful approach to our interactions, fostering deeper and more meaningful relationships. Ultimately, this paper advocates for a mindset of tranquillity, where neither expectation nor neglect dominates our perceptions, allowing for genuine connections and personal growth.

Patterns of Parental and Peer Assistance in the Formation of Anti Bullying Behavior in Students at SMPK Citra Bangsa Mandiri Kupang

The objective of this study is to identify and explain the patterns of parental and peer support in shaping anti-bullying behaviour among students at SMPK Citra Bangsa Mandiri Kupang. Bullying is a persistent and repetitive form of aggressive behaviour characterised by an unequal power dynamic between the offender and the victim, with the intention of causing harm and exerting pressure on the victims. This study employs descriptive methodologies with a qualitative approach, utilising interview techniques. This buy is mostly aimed for the eighth grade children. The study involved a total of four participants, comprising two parents and two students. Interviews are systematically done to examine the influence of school programmes on the development of anti-bullying behaviour through observation. The study findings indicate the existence of three distinct forms of parental support in shaping children' anti-bullying behaviour. The concept of Conscious Parenting is the deliberate and mindful approach of raising children, with a strong emphasis on attentive care and effective communication. Authoritative Parenting, the second style, is distinguished by parents who make fair requests and have high levels of responsiveness towards their children. Parents who have been given official permission not only have elevated standards for their children, but also provide them with the necessary resources and assistance to achieve success.

Exploring the dynamics of virtual value co-creation in tourism: an analysis of social factors, mindful approach, and technological stress over time

AbstractThis research aims to analyze the relationship between social factors (social comparison orientation, loneliness, emotional support, and instrumental support) and the quadratic effects of the mindful approach and technological stress in co-creating virtual value for the tourism sector. Using a dynamic structural equation model, we analyzed data collected from a cohort of 400 tourists who actively participated in virtual tourism services between 2011 and 2022. Using this methodology, we investigate the long-term correlations between different elements and their impact on participants' participation in virtual value co-creation. Our research indicates a distinct correlation between the mindful approach and virtual value co-creation, exhibiting a positive quadratic effect that gradually decreases, implying the necessity of consistent mindfulness practices in the face of technological stress. Interestingly, we also find that technological stress has a positive quadratic role over time. As people become more adept at technology and accustomed to it, its favorable effects on virtual value co-creation diminish. In the current scenario characterized by collaborative innovation and interaction through digital platforms, they are of great importance for companies, especially in adapting to new social dynamics characterized by new technologies. Using the Mindful Approach in the digital context becomes necessary, emphasizing mainly conscious awareness to optimize the level of commitment, increasing the results of interactions. On the other hand, new technologies in value co-creative processes increase concern about technological stresses, especially in exposure to these new environments over time. In this way, achieving more excellent stability between digital interaction and reducing potential stressors becomes a critical business strategy for sustaining collaboration dynamics over time, thus ensuring individuals’ well-being and maximizing the concretion processes’ positive impact at both the individual and social levels.

A mindful body approach to creating architecture: movement, models and spatial experiences.

If architecture is an expression of human creativity through multi-sensory embodiment, then learning, creating and experiencing architecture should also be multi-sensory and embodied. In this article, we challenge the separation of mind and body through Sheets-Johnstone's mindful bodies concept. We define a mindful body in architecture as one that documents, analyses and memory maps the moving body in different qualities of movement to create diverse spatial experiences. A mindful body approach to creating architecture involves: (i) engaging in meaningful movement and documenting the body, (ii) documenting embodied interactions with dynamic, animate elements in the built environment, (iii) connecting our body's movements with emotions and memories, (iv) designing spaces that produce diverse movements and atmospheres, and (v) designing architecture based on these spaces. We hypothesize that if designers engage in a mindful body approach to design, they can create spatial experiences that help us make sense of ourselves, others and the world. A mindful body approach to design can result in architectural spaces that activate our attentional switches, connect haptic experiences and memories and reveal wonders. This article is part of the theme issue 'Minds in movement: embodied cognition in the age of artificial intelligence'.

Probabilistic programming for embedding theory and quantifying uncertainty in econometric analysis

Abstract The replication crisis in empirical research calls for a more mindful approach to how we apply and report statistical models. For empirical research to have a lasting (policy) impact, these concerns are crucial. In this paper, we present Probabilistic Programming (PP) as a way forward. The PP workflow with an explicit data-generating process enhances the communication of model assumptions, code testing and consistency between theory and estimation. By simplifying Bayesian analysis, it also offers advantages for the interpretation, communication and modelling of uncertainty. We outline the advantages of PP to encourage its adoption in our community.

Remediation of Film Archives: Digital Humanities and Audiovisual Heritage

The curatorship of audiovisual archival collections is currently influenced by the challenges of digital technologies. Integrating these technologies can open new horizons in accessing, preserving, and enhancing audiovisual materials, yet it also introduces significant ethical challenges. For instance, greater accessibility to audiovisual heritage enables a broader audience to explore archives’ resources through new distribution models driven by technological, economic, institutional, and cultural changes. However, these changes require a mindful approach in selecting the materials, with ongoing reflections on sustainability and obsolescence.

Research on the Disruptive Transformation and Future Development of American Teaching Models in the Context of Intelligent Transformation

The educational landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially evident in the United States where the "AI tutor + teacher" collaborative teaching model is gaining traction. This model synergizes the computational prowess of AI tutors with the irreplaceable emotional intelligence and creativity of human teachers, aiming to optimize educational outcomes and foster a more personalized learning experience. This essay delves into the intricacies of this innovative teaching model, elucidating its structure, characteristics, and potential future developments through a blend of theoretical analysis and practical case studies, including an in-depth examination of the Bettys Brain platform. The discussion extends to the foundational elements of Intelligent Tutoring Systems and the emerging field of human-computer collaborative teaching, highlighting the multifaceted implications of AI in education. The research methods encompass a comprehensive review of existing literature, case study analysis, and theoretical exploration. The essay concludes by underscoring the transformative potential of AI in education, while also advocating for a mindful approach to its integration, ensuring alignment with educational equity and ethical standards. The findings and discussions presented in this essay contribute to the broader discourse on the future of education, emphasizing the need for a balanced and thoughtful integration of AI to enhance the teaching-learning paradigm.

A roadmap to understanding interoceptive awareness and post-traumatic stress disorder: a scoping review.

The concept of interoception has existed since the beginning of the 1900s. It is suggested that humans can observe feelings arising from the body that allows them to develop a sense of their emotional status and physical condition. The term interoceptive awareness appears to originate with clinicians working with individuals who had experienced trauma, in particular Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this scoping review was to provide an overview of the existing literature surrounding the combination of these two themes: interoceptive awareness and PTSD. A total of 226 articles were initially screened and 52 articles were retained for comprehensive review. Nine articles were excluded, resulting in 43 studies included in the review. The review aimed to answer: (a) how is interoceptive awareness defined? (b) how is interoceptive awareness measured? (c) what is the function of interoceptive awareness? (d) is there/what is the relationship between interoceptive awareness and PTSD? The scoping review identified nine terms that are used synonymously throughout the literature surrounding interoceptive awareness and PTSD, and three primary ways in which interoceptive awareness is measured in relation to PTSD. The primary function documented was the role interoceptive awareness played in an individual's ability to regulate their emotions, and the most common and compelling function emerging was the association with emotion regulation. The evidence supports the utilisation of a definition of interoceptive awareness to include one that includes the quality of cognitive appraisal and focuses on the adaptive mindful approach to internal physical sensations as opposed to the heightened ruminative self-focus. Limitations and future research are suggested.

Power dynamics in business relationships in a turbulent environment: focus on anticipated power consequences and value creation

PurposeI aimed to develop a conceptual model of power dynamics focused on an anticipated power consequences in business relationships in a context of high environmental turbulence. I also intended to discuss the theoretical significance of my findings and indicate future research directions.Design/methodology/approachConceptual article indicating future research directions.FindingsThe proposal of the conceptual model of power dynamics focusing on anticipated power consequences in business relationships.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the presented model stem from the critique of the holistic view. My contribution lies in advancing our understanding of power dynamics in business relationships amid significant environmental change. I elucidate how transformative practices relate to power outcomes and value creation in these relationships.Practical implicationsThe model highlights the importance of a mindful approach to managing business relationships in a turbulent environment. It emphasizes considering expected power outcomes from activities and their impact on creating value in these relationships.Social implicationsThe proposed concept resonates with systems theory, which emphasizes how different levels of business relationships are interconnected. It enables the analysis of power dynamics at the individual level, such as employees, consumers and local communities. These groups often include the most vulnerable individuals impacted by relational business structures.Originality/valueThe focus on anticipated power consequences of transformative practices triggered by high environmental turbulences, while considering the impact of power distribution of relationship actors on the sharing of benefits and costs.

Towards mindful geographies

This paper proposes a mindful geography, in which mindfulness is understood as a research praxis and an alternative way to inhabit academia. Mindful geographies offer a resistance to ways the neoliberal university (and the discipline of geography) impacts the minds and bodies of those marginalised by this system. Firstly, to provide context to my argument, I situate myself within the literature pertaining to mindfulness. Subsequently, this allows me to focus on the ways geographers have engaged with mindfulness through the geographies of transformation, critical geographical perspectives on mindfulness, and non-representational approaches to the practice. This review allows me to engage with critical and transformational approaches to mindfulness through the interdisciplinary literature offering alternative pathways for the practice. Towards the end of the paper, I offer a different inflection for the ways that mindfulness might be used in geography. Here, I provide an explanation of the ways we might bring mindfulness into our geographical research practices to contribute to collective and individual development and healing. This work is prompted by personal experiences in the academy and seeks to promote a more mindful approach to academic knowledge and practice, one that foregrounds (self)care and slowness in the production of geographical knowledge.

Understanding and Mitigating Bias in Imaging Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are prone to bias at multiple stages of model development, with potential for exacerbating health disparities. However, bias in imaging AI is a complex topic that encompasses multiple coexisting definitions. Bias may refer to unequal preference to a person or group owing to preexisting attitudes or beliefs, either intentional or unintentional. However, cognitive bias refers to systematic deviation from objective judgment due to reliance on heuristics, and statistical bias refers to differences between true and expected values, commonly manifesting as systematic error in model prediction (ie, a model with output unrepresentative of real-world conditions). Clinical decisions informed by biased models may lead to patient harm due to action on inaccurate AI results or exacerbate health inequities due to differing performance among patient populations. However, while inequitable bias can harm patients in this context, a mindful approach leveraging equitable bias can address underrepresentation of minority groups or rare diseases. Radiologists should also be aware of bias after AI deployment such as automation bias, or a tendency to agree with automated decisions despite contrary evidence. Understanding common sources of imaging AI bias and the consequences of using biased models can guide preventive measures to mitigate its impact. Accordingly, the authors focus on sources of bias at stages along the imaging machine learning life cycle, attempting to simplify potentially intimidating technical terminology for general radiologists using AI tools in practice or collaborating with data scientists and engineers for AI tool development. The authors review definitions of bias in AI, describe common sources of bias, and present recommendations to guide quality control measures to mitigate the impact of bias in imaging AI. Understanding the terms featured in this article will enable a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating bias in imaging AI. Published under a CC BY 4.0 license. Test Your Knowledge questions for this article are available in the supplemental material. See the invited commentary by Rouzrokh and Erickson in this issue.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GREENWASHING: AN ANALYSIS OF SUFFICIENT CONSUMPTION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

The article examines how the fashion industry has been exploiting marketing tactics that encourage overconsumption and generate a mass consciousness among consumers, where a person's social status is determined by the clothes and accessories they use. However, these tactics have contributed significantly to global environmental pollution and socio-economic issues. The fashion industry has been driven by profit-first interests that rely on cheap materials, accelerated aging of products, aggressive advertising, and an offshoring strategy that provides cheap labor and low tax rates. It is high time that companies reassess their marketing strategies and focus on sustainable development. The current climate crisis demands that companies make informed decisions and take proactive measures toward sustainability. This article revealed the impact of fast fashion marketing on consumer behavior and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable fashion practices. The article analyzes the initiatives fashion companies take to incorporate sustainability into their core business strategies, for instance, innovative raw materials, recycling, and repair services. The article examines the practice of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated claims about their environmental efforts to appear more sustainable. The article emphasizes the need for companies to encourage consumers to sufficient consumption to stay sustainable and achieve zero emissions to solve climate problems. Achieving and maintaining consumer well-being and social equity are critical goals in today's global business environment. One strategy for achieving these goals is through sufficient consumption, which involves optimizing resource use and reducing waste. Sufficient consumption can be realized by revaluing personal needs and desires, limiting excessive consumption, and minimizing waste. By adopting a mindful and responsible approach to consumption, consumers and companies can promote social equity and cultivate a sustainable business environment.

From Textile Waste to Fashion: A Study on Reusing Textile Waste for Promoting Sustainable Fashion for its Prospects

Abstract: This research paper explores the imperative shift towards eco-friendly waste fabric management, emphasizing sustainable and recycle as key elements in environmental impacts. This survey investigates the perspectives of tailors and youngsters regarding sustainable practices in textile industry. By collecting responses from a diverse group of tailors and youngsters the study aims to understand their adoption and challenges related to eco-friendly materials, recycling methods, and sustainable techniques. The main purpose of this investigation was to promote awareness regarding sustainability and reuse of textile waste. During this study, the primary research from the tailors was done at (T- Nagar Tailors Street in Chennai) and youngsters were collected with the help of written questionnaire as well as personal interviews at Saveetha College of Architecture and Design in Chennai. This paper emphasizes more on eco-friendly environment and less wastage of textile fabric. Altogether of 20 respondents as youngsters and tailors were taken and their responses in terms of questionnaire and personal interviews were noted. This paper aims to contribute to eco-friendlier and more circular zero waste fashion industry addressing both environmental concerns and fostering a more sustainable future and know about the things that can possibly be reused and what they are making and understand the youngster’s perception about reusing waste & promoting the use of eco-friendly materials and encouraging consumers to adopt a more mindful approach to fabric consumption. By identifying the areas for improvement and reusing textile waste materials we not only can help the fashion industry but also our mother earth for future prospects.

Online Mindful Movement Approach for Older Adults: Two Case Studies

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact, especially on many older individuals. Outbreaks significantly affected accessibility and community engagement, making it challenging to maintain social connections with family, friends, and society. Social distancing measures and lockdown restrictions have been linked to challenges in physical and mental health, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive strategies that can alleviate the pandemic’s impact and foster meaningful social connections, particularly for older adults experiencing age-related cognitive changes (ACC). In response, an online mindful movement approach (MMA) targeting loneliness and psychological wellbeing in older adults experiencing ACC (n = 16) was implemented. This paper presents a comparative analysis highlighting two case studies derived from the parent study, examining the impact of the online MMA for older adults experiencing ACC. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the two cases. The participants reported a decrease in loneliness along with notable improvements in self-awareness, mood, and social connectedness. Additionally, they experienced an enhancement in their mindfulness practice and discovered new ways to use movement to enhance their well-being. The findings suggested that online MMA offered an alternative platform that can provide physical and psychosocial health benefits to older adults experiencing ACC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deep-Learning-Assisted Discriminative Detection of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B9 by Fluorescent MoSe2 Quantum Dots.

A facile and environmentally mindful approach for the synthesis of MoSe2 QDs was developed via the hydrothermal method from bulk MoSe2. In this, the exfoliation of MoSe2 was enhanced with the aid of an intercalation agent (KOH), which could reduce the exfoliation time and increase the exfoliation efficiency to form MoSe2 QDs. We found that MoSe2 QDs display blue emission that is suitable for different applications. This fluorescence property of MoSe2 QDs was harnessed to fabricate a dual-modal sensor for the detection of both vitamin B12 (VB12) and vitamin B9 (VB9), employing fluorescence quenching. We performed a detailed study on the fluorescence quenching mechanism of both analytes. The predominant quenching mechanism for VB12 is via Förster resonance energy transfer. In contrast, the recognition of VB9 primarily relies on the inner filter effect. We applied an emerging and captivating approach to pattern recognition, the deep-learning method, which enables machines to "learn" patterns through training, eliminating the need for explicit programming of recognition methods. This attribute endows deep-learning with immense potential in the realm of sensing data analysis. Here, analyzing the array-based sensing data, the deep-learning technique, "convolution neural networks", has achieved 93% accuracy in determining the contribution of VB12 and VB9.

A mindful approach to physician self-care.

There has been an increasing awareness of the importance of physician mental health. Several South African studies show a high prevalence of burnout among doctors. Burnout is characterised by three components: exhaustion, depersonalisation, and a sense of a lack of efficacy. Burnout is a result of both external and internal pressures. While lifestyle modification is essential, mindfulness-informed programmes promote self-regulation and resilience. Mindfulness programmes comprise three components: present moment awareness, perspective-taking and wisdom, and compassion. Physician wellness begins with individuals recognising the need of self-care and giving themselves permission to prioritise this. Ongoing identification of self-care needs and acting compassionately to address these needs is essential.

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This study explored the lived experiences of college leaders at Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) regarding organizational spirituality in the new normal. Using a phenomenological approach, five participants were selected through purposive sampling, and their responses were gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data, analyzed using the modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method, revealed four key themes: alignment of personal and institutional values, self-care and spiritual practices, fostering a supportive and harmonious environment, and reflection and mindful leadership. The findings showed that these leaders consciously aligned their values with the college’s culture, engaged in spiritual practices to enhance their well-being, and promoted a supportive organizational environment. These practices contributed to a reflective and mindful approach to leadership, which was essential in navigating the challenges of the new normal. The study’s implications suggested that higher education institutions should support leaders in aligning their values with organizational culture, encourage spiritual practices, and foster environments that enhance well-being. The study also contributed to the literature on spiritual leadership by focusing on leaders’ personal experiences, offering new insights into the role of spirituality in leadership. However, the study’s small sample size from a single institution limited its generalizability, and future research should include larger, more diverse samples. This study underscored the significance of spirituality in effective, compassionate, and resilient leadership in higher education.

IMPLEMENTASI MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA UNTUK MAHASISWA

Merdeka Learning Merdeka Campus (MBKM) is a higher education concept that aims to give students freedom to organize and take control of their learning process. This concept shifts the traditional paradigm of higher education as a reward for lecturers towards a more open and mindful approach to students. MBKM includes giving freedom to students in choosing courses, determining learning methods, and recognizing learning outside the campus. The research used in this journal is library research or library research, with data and information collection techniques through reading literature or written sources such as books, previous research, papers, journals, articles, reports and magazines. In its implementation, MBKM focuses on students, but in line with its goals and focus, there are challenges in implementing MBKM in tertiary institutions.