Peace Of Mind Research Articles

The influence of exercise adherence on peace of mind among Chinese college students: a moderated chain mediation model.

Exercising adherence constitutes a pivotal approach for college students to maintain physical well-being, while peace of mind serves as a crucial indicator of their psychological health. However, few previous studies have delved into the relationship between these two variables. Our study endeavors to investigate the association between the exercise adherence and the peace of mind of college students. The Exercise Adherence Questionnaire, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, Brief Self-Control Scale, Peace of Mind Scale, and Self Acceptance Questionnaire were tested on 1,520 college students from four universities in western China, and SPSS 25.0 and Mplus 8.3 were used for analysis. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between exercise adherence and meaning in life (r = 0.208, p < 0.001), self-control (r = 0.210, p < 0.001), and peace of mind (r = 0.237, p < 0.001) among college students. Mediation analysis reveals that exercise adherence has a significant direct effect on peace of mind in college students, with an effect size of 0.087. Moreover, meaning in life and self-control independently mediate the relationship between exercise adherence and peace of mind, with mediation effect sizes of 0.046 and 0.052, respectively. Additionally, meaning in life and self-control collectively exhibit a chain mediation effect, with a mediation effect size of 0.032. At the same time, the interaction terms of meaning in life and self-acceptance had a significant predictive effect on self-control (b = 0.090, p = 0.002). This study reveals both the relationship and intrinsic mechanisms by which exercise adherence influences the peace of mind among college students. Exercise adherence demonstrates a direct positive impact on peace of mind. Additionally, the association between exercise adherence and peace of mind is influenced by the individual mediating effects of meaning in life and self-control, as well as the chain mediation effect of meaning in life and self-control. Moreover, self-acceptance plays a positive role in regulating the relationship between meaning in life and self-control in the chain mediated pathway. This suggests that we need to encourage college students to develop the habit of exercise adherence and to carry out public welfare activities to enhance their meaning in life, self-control and self-acceptance, which will effectively promote their mental health.

Философские идеи С. Кьеркегора и Г. Марселя в романе Уокера Перси «Любитель кино»

The article analyzes the philosophical aspect of Walker Percy’s novel The Moviegoer, created under the influence of European existentialist ideas. The formal aspects of the text organization were borrowed by the writer from Sartre and Camus, while the idea of the novel was shaped under the influence of Kierkegaard’s and Marcel’s philosophy. The central theme of the novel is the overcoming of despair and discovery of faith as a source of both personal happiness and social well-being. Kierkegaard’s concept of freedom as the necessary basis for spiritual self-realization is contrasted in the novel with Sartre’s atheistic perception of freedom, demonstrating the impossibility of discovering one’s own identity in a godless world. The image of the central character in the novel is consciously based by the writer on Kierkegaard’s philosophical ideas, his interpretation of the main stages of human life, the opposition between faith and despair. But while Kierkegaard’s attention is focused on the act of gaining faith through the irrational leap, Percy is more attracted to the idea of a path that helps the character to move from one spiritual level of existence to another as a result of reflection and deliberate moral choice. This fact demonstrates the affinity between Percy’s and Marcel’s philosophical views. Percy also shares Marcel’s belief that the discovery of God cannot take place prior to the acknowledgement of a human person’s significance. Unlike Kierkegaard, the knight of faith in Percy’s and Marcel’s writings gains both the inner peace of mind and the ability to interact with the outside world quite successfully. The research demonstrates that while Kierkegaard’s ideas largely determine the initial situation in the novel, Marcel’s views eventually turn out to be dominant in Percy’s literary creation.

Revolutionizing Home Security: A Comprehensive Overview of an Advanced RFID Door Lock System for Keyless Access and Smart Home Protection

The abstract presents a cutting-edge RFID door lock system that does away with traditional physical keys to improve home security. The system uses state-of-the-art components, such as an RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) reader and an Arduino microcontroller, to provide a safe, keyless access option for homes. This technology provides homes with more protection and convenience, which is a comfort in a world where theft and unwanted access are ongoing issues. Conventional keys are not the best option for home security because they can be stolen, lost, or duplicated. By using customized RFID cards or key fobs, the RFID door lock system, on the other hand, streamlines the entry procedure while significantly lowering the possibility of unwanted access. An RFID reader module, an Arduino microcontroller, and an electronic locking mechanism are the three most crucial parts of the system. Once the authenticity of the card has been confirmed by the RFID reader, the Arduino microcontroller will utilize the obtained data to initiate the lock. Additionally, the system can be improved with features like smartphone applications for remote access control, which let homeowners monitor and grant access from a distance. This RFID door lock system has many advantages for homeowners, including strong security features, user-friendliness, and the capacity to monitor access events. These features provide homeowners with convenience and peace of mind. RFID-based security systems are an important development in the rapidly developing field of smart home technology.

Consumers’ Attitudes and Purchase Intention of Life Insurance in Nepal

This study explores consumer attitudes and intentions to purchase life insurance in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Purchase intention serves as the dependent variable, while the independent variables include tax savings, insurance agents, word-of-mouth, satisfaction, and trust. Utilizing primary data, this research aims to examine factors influencing investor behavior in the acquisition of life insurance policies.The findings of the study reveal that individuals with higher levels of education exhibit greater concern about life insurance compared to those with lower educational backgrounds.Furthermore, the results suggest that the majority of individuals are employed in the service industry rather than in government roles, as business owners, or in other fields. Life insurance policyholders showed a stronger preference for endowment policies over whole-life and term insurance. The primary motivation for purchasing life insurance is risk coverage, although people also seek it for savings, security, and peace of mind. Regression analysis indicates a strong relationship between insurance agents, decisions regarding life insurance purchases, and overall satisfaction.

Application and Prospect of Modern Food Preservation Technology

In recent years, food preservation technology has rapidly advanced, playing a crucial role in reducing food waste and enhancing economic efficiency. Simultaneously, it has provided consumers with more choices in their daily lives and shopping experiences. Traditionally, prolonged storage would often result in a loss of nutrients and a decline in taste. However, with the advent of modern preservation methods, the nutritional value of preserved foods is better maintained, ensuring that consumers receive essential nutrients even after extended storage. Furthermore, the emphasis on safety and reliability in food preservation is vital for ensuring that consumers can trust the products they purchase. With advanced preservation techniques, the risk of foodborne illnesses and contamination is significantly reduced, providing consumers with peace of mind about the safety of the food they consume. This paper comprehensively analyzes various preservation methods, including ultrasound technology, pulse electric field, and irradiation as physical methods, hurdle technology as a biological method, and the glass transition and drying in modified atmosphere packaging. By summarizing the findings from multiple research projects, the study aims to provide a reference for researchers engaged in relevant fields, helping them understand the current status of these technologies and identify potential areas for further improvement.

Examining the Influence of Mobile Payment Customer Experiences on Attitudinal and Behavioural Loyalty: Evidence from Tanzania

This study examined the influence dimensions of customer experience (CX) on attitudinal customer loyalty (ACL) and behavioural customer loyalty (BCL) in mobile payment (m-payment) service in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The unit of analysis employed was mobile payment customers, the sampling techniques used was convenient sampling and purposive sampling techniques to select service providers. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square regression with sample size of 379 respondents. The results suggested that out of four dimensions of CX, moment of truth, peace of mind and outcome of focus have a significant positive relationship with both ACL and BCL. The product experience dimension revealed that in mobile payment context customer regards PEX as less important. The study recommends to managers to work on improving PEX through improving marketing strategies. Mobile phone operators/companies advocate customer experience in enhancing customer repurchasing and recommendations. The study contributes towards understanding of the role of customer experience in customer behavioural and attitudinal loyalty in mobile m-payment context. Also, the policymakers should support the provision of m-payment services, cross-product comparison and enhance freedom of choice.

GERO-EDUCATION IN JAPAN: COMMUNITY RE-DESIGNING TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY AGING AND WELL-BEING

Abstract Japan has achieved the world’s highest level of life expectancy and is currently experiencing a super-aging society. Because of this, we have to take steps towards achieving a healthy aging society with evidence-based policies and longevity with happiness (well-being). In addition, it is necessary to integrate digitalization with information and communications technology through more than just the conventional healthcare measures such as going into the local community to increase opportunities for people from all generations to connect and interact. We also have to realize a true “population approach” with the aim of building a community where residents can easily engage in community-based activities centered on self-help and mutual aid. It is an urgent task to create a place for activities such as lifelong education and multi-generational exchanges as well as to build a comprehensively integrated community care system that allows people to live with peace of mind when they need long-term care. Thinking about planning the 100-year life, the super-aging society has had consequences for the healthcare and social care of older people in Japan, leading to societal innovations that promote health in older people. To extend the healthy life expectancy and achieve a bottom-up sense of community resilience and activity, an interdisciplinary gerontological collaboration with multi-stakeholders is indispensable, with collaborators such as municipal governments, industries, professional staffs, academic researchers (including universities, young career researchers, and students), and citizens. This session will introduce our efforts to promote gerontology education through redesigning the community with comprehensive knowledge.

Perlindungan Hukum Klaim Asuransi Pemegang Polis Asuransi

Life insurance has become integral to individual and family finances in the modern era, providing financial protection and peace of mind. Life insurance claims involve complexities that require in-depth understanding from both the policyholder and the insurance company. Legal protection in insurance claims is important to ensure policyholder rights are protected. This article investigates legal protection for life insurance policyholders during the claims process, analyzing regulations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and how legal protection ensures policyholder rights are safeguarded. The research method uses a juridical-normative approach with literature study, applying analytical descriptive analysis. The results illustrate the importance of understanding statutory provisions, consumer protection, and dispute resolution.

Parents' views of benefits and limitations of receiving genetic diagnoses for their offspring.

Individuals with autism with intellectual disabilities (ID) are increasingly undergoing genetic testing, posing questions of how parents view/respond to such results. Twenty-eight parents whose offspring had received genetic diagnoses of de novo pathogenic variants associated with autism were interviewed. Genetic diagnoses parents receive concerning their offspring's autism/intellectual disabilities can be 'double-edged' in several ways, having advantages, but also certain disadvantages and limitations. Benefits were medical/scientific (e.g., ending diagnostic odysseys and potentially contributing to research), emotional (e.g., relief, peace of mind and less self-blame), cognitive, social (e.g., validation and confirmation with others - it's 'not just in our head') and financial (e.g., estate planning), now and in the future (e.g., preparing for possible future symptoms, development and availability of treatment and setting realistic expectations). Limitations included a lack of medical treatments related to the genetic diagnosis, a sense of finality and heightened uncertainties which can increase anxieties (e.g., concerning additional symptoms associated with genetic diagnoses and offspring's ability to live independently in the future). Overall, parents were glad to receive the results, seeing the pros outweighing the cons. Parents responded to these tensions in various ways, having mixed feelings, recognizing the trade-offs and/or focusing on their offspring's present needs. Factors such as age of offspring at receipt of genetic diagnosis, parent's scientific background and prior views and degrees of self-blame affected these responses. These data, the first to examine how parents perceive genetic diagnoses received for offspring with autism and ID through whole exome/whole genome sequencing, highlight practical medical and psychological benefits as well as limitations. These findings thus have important implications for future education, engagement of families and research. Providers should be aware of these issues, to inform and assist families, who are considering such testing, about these potential pros and cons and responses.

Hydrogen and methane breath testing for abdominal bloating of small intestinal origin

Abdominal bloating with or without excessive gas production and with or without abdominal distention is common, very bothersome for patients, and is poorly understood. Bloating can be associated with gastrointestinal disorders, nutrient malabsorption, and systemic illnesses. The origin of abdominal bloating is often unclear, though it is usually associated with food intake and bowel motility dysfunction. Often, food allergies, food intolerance, or food poisoning are considered by the patient or physician as potential causes for bloating. A common concern in the patient’s mind is that healthcare professionals will dismiss or misdiagnose their complaint. The limited understanding of the pathophysiology of bloating leads to current empirical management, and bloating is often characterized as a “functional” disorder. Bloating carries a heavy clinical, psychological, and economic burden. Proper diagnosis will provide the patient with peace of mind and lead to effective treatment. This review focuses on the mechanisms and management of abdominal bloating associated with different small intestinal disorders identified by non-invasive hydrogen and methane breath tests.

Finding out the “gender” sooner: Ethical tensions and parental motivation in discovering fetal sex and chromosomal anomaly risk using noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has rapidly expanded in both utilization and scope since it became available in 2011. While NIPT screens for a limited number of chromosomal anomalies, it has become colloquially known as the “gender” test because of the ability to determine sex chromosome information. Yet users often report being less interested in learning about fetal risk for sex chromosome anomalies (SCAs). To date, most research with NIPT users has focused on those who receive “high risk” or “positive” results. Yet most NIPT users will receive “low risk” results. This is significant because NIPT continues to grow in popularity. To better understand how NIPT “test-negative” users report testing motivations, we analyzed semi-structured interviews with 37 NIPT users using constructivist grounded theory. Participants reported two motivations in using NIPT: 1) learning fetal sex information and 2) gaining “peace of mind” in confirming low risk of chromosomal anomaly, or disability. However, these motivations were also in tension with each other as users described gaining fetal sex information as a valued benefit that offset any anxiety or fear they experienced from participating in NIPT. These findings have implications for ongoing ethical debates over the role of fetal sex determination in NIPT and suggest that NIPT may also raise more subtle ethical challenges including the reinforcement of sex and gender binaries and the foreclosure of disability as familial possibility, revealing how epistemic shortcuts are at play within NIPT.

PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI KORBAN MAIN HAKIMSENDIRI DI TINJAU DARI PRESFEKTIF VIKTIMOLOGI

Lately, there has been a lot of news in the media, both online and conventional media, about the crime ofvigilantism. Vigilantism is an action that can harm the perpetrator and even set a bad precedent for othercommunities. This results in the behavior of criminals being imitated when encountered or found by thecommunity when they commit crimes in their own environment. Public unrest against the crimes that areoften encountered makes some people who feel their security, peace of mind is disturbed and no longer trustlaw enforcement officials, so they take the law into their own hands against the perpetrators of crimeswithout following the applicable legal process. In these conditions, the role and function of the police toprevent actions that lead to vigilantism becomes important.

The COVID-19 Crisis as a Practice of Patience and an Opportunity for Post-Traumatic Growth: A Narrative Review

Context: This study was carried out in order to provide a narrative review of the practice of patience and an opportunity for post traumatic growth in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 crisis). COVID-19 is a type of disease-causing acute respiratory syndromes. The mental health of people has been negatively affected by COVID-19 due to increased complications and mortality, special living conditions, and mandatory quarantine. Reactions to this crisis depend on the person's emotional processing style; therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to cultural and social factors. Trauma is defined as an individual’s exposure to an event, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in serious injury or threat to the integrity of the self and others. Commonly, the person’s first response to a traumatic event involves fear and helplessness. A traumatic event cannot be merely viewed as a threat or loss, as it also creates opportunities for positive changes, known as post traumatic growth (PTG). In the present study, we aimed to discuss the concept of patience to facilitate PTG in the context of a viral disease. Evidence Acquisition: The type of study is a narrative literature review. The content under study was the content and opinions with the keywords Post-traumatic growth and patience. The sources used were the Holy Quran books in the field of Islamic sources. Scopus and Google Scholar databases were also used to search for articles with the keywords patience and PTG. In this regard, the views of Islamic philosophers, sages, and scientists were considered. Results: It was found that patience involves acceptance, positivity, responsibility and commitment, faith, hope, reliance, and trust. The development of patience involves emotional restraint (avoidance of complaining, expressing anger or inappropriate instinctual desires, and revenge), tolerance (having peace of mind, self-care, self-regulation, and openness), endurance (showing tenacity, perseverance, and firmness), and positive expectations (anticipating relief, hope of salvation, and reward or perfection). Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, it can be stated that in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, people need to practice patience at a higher level than before. The development of this model and its training by counselors and therapists can help people who have severe anxiety disorders and depression caused by bereavement crises and other crises.

The impact of service experience on sustainable customer engagement: The mediation of green perceived value and customer satisfaction

AbstractWith increasing public environmental awareness, accelerating green transformation has become inevitable for enterprises to achieve long‐term development. Sustainable customer engagement (sustainable CE) is a core concept of consumer participation in sustainable consumption. Based on partial least squares‐structural equation modeling, this study establishes a prediction model for sustainable CE and explores the impacts of service experience, green perceived value, and customer satisfaction on sustainable customer engagement. This study collected 682 valid data points from customers of green hotels and analyzed the relationships between sustainable CE and its antecedent variables. The results showed that peace of mind and product experience can directly promote sustainable customer engagement. Service experience can enhance sustainable CE through the serial mediation of green perceived value and customer satisfaction. The conclusions enrich the existing knowledge in the field of sustainable consumption and engagement marketing and provide effective suggestions for green hotel managers.

‘If it works, don't fix it’: A qualitative study of knowledge, perception, and behaviour among private well owners in southeastern Ontario

Private well owners in Ontario are responsible for maintaining their wells and monitoring the quality of their well water supplies. Protective actions including well maintenance, treatment and regular water quality testing are crucial in preventing well water contamination and reducing exposure to waterborne pathogens, however participation rates are low. The current study sought to explore knowledge, perceptions, and behaviours among private well owners in two communities in southeastern Ontario (i.e., Town of Greater Napanee and Stone Mills Township) and contextualize relationships between motivators and barriers to undertaking protective actions. Semi-structured interviews were used to collate data from 40 private well owners (20 per community) in March 2021. The authors used a reflexive thematic analysis approach to arrive at central themes. Overall, four major themes were identified: (1) barriers to protective actions, (2) motivators to protective actions, (3) knowledge of potential sources and factors affecting local groundwater quality, (4) satisfaction and perceived drawbacks of well water as a drinking water source. Complacency regarding well water quality, low perceptions of risk, and inconvenience were key barriers, whereas “peace of mind” was a primary motivator to protective actions. Participants were more responsive to health events than environmental events, with differences in perceptions of risk and awareness between the two study communities found. This study provides insights into key socio-cognitive factors influencing protective actions and the unique and context-specific needs of private well owners. Findings may be used to inform development of tailored knowledge-translation strategies and evidence-based tools to enhance sustainable well water safety and management among private well owners in the province, Canada and globally.

Maintain Your Brain: outcomes of an online program to prevent cognitive decline with aging.

AbstractBackgroundEfforts to prevent cognitive decline with aging have had mixed results with successful interventions delivered in person. While online approaches are more scalable and feasible to deliver at a population level, no multimodal online intervention has yet been demonstrated efficacy. We aimed to reduce cognitive decline with ageing using an online package of interventions delivered intensively for 12 months followed by monthly boosters for 24 months.MethodInvitations were sent to people aged 55‐77 years from the 45 and Up study, a population‐based cohort study of one in ten people aged 45 years and older in New South Wales, Australia (n = 267,000). Participants were required to be eligible for at least two of four modules addressing physical inactivity and associated health risks (Physical Activity), adherence to a Mediterranean‐type diet and health risks associated with poor nutrition (Nutrition), cognitive activity (Brain Training) and mental well‐being (Peace of Mind). Participants received modules based on their risks, with 1:1 randomized allocation to active personalised coaching modules (intervention) or static information‐based modules (control). The primary outcome was change in an online combined multi‐domain cognitive score measured using COGSTATE and Cambridge Brain Sciences tests. Secondary outcomes included specific cognitive domain and ANU‐ADRI risk scores.ResultOf 96,418 invitations issued, 14,064 (14%) consented, 11,026 (11%) were eligible and 6,104 (6%) completed all baseline assessments. Over three years, using intention to treat analysis, the intervention group improved significantly more in the global composite cognition (p&lt;0.001). Significant benefits were also found in complex attention, executive function and learning and memory (all p&lt;0.001), as well as on a validated dementia risk instrument (p = 0.007). Results were similar when adjusted for baseline age, gender, dementia risk and number of modules eligible and when analysis was based on those completing follow‐up.ConclusionAn online platform tailored to individuals’ risk factor profiles over three years significantly delayed cognitive decline in older adults. This platform is scalable; if delivered at a population level with may help reduce the prevalence of dementia globally.

AI in Healthcare the Gift of Time and Peace of Mind

AI in Healthcare the Gift of Time and Peace of Mind

FC4: Maintain Your Brain: a scalable 3-year online intervention which reduced cognitive decline in 55-77 year olds

Objective:There is increasing focus on effective preventative interventions applicable at the population scale such as through technology and web-based approaches. We aimed to reduce cognitive decline with ageing using an online package of interventions delivered intensively for 12 months followed by monthly boosters for 24 months.Methods:Invitations were sent to people aged 55-77 years from the 45 and Up study, a population-based cohort study of one in ten people aged 45 years and older in New South Wales, Australia (n=267,000). Participants were required to be eligible for at least two of four modules addressing physical inactivity and associated health risks (Physical Activity), adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet and health risks associated with poor nutrition (Nutrition), cognitive activity (Brain Training) and mental well-being (Peace of Mind). Participants received modules based on their risks, with 1:1 randomized allocation to active personalised coaching modules (intervention) or static information-based modules (control). The primary outcome was change in an online combined multi-domain cognitive score measured using COGSTATE and Cambridge Brain Sciences tests using intention to treat analysis. Secondary outcomes included specific cognitive domain and ANU-ADRI risk scores.Results:From 96,418 invitations, 14,064 (14%) consented; 11,026 (11%) were eligible; and 6,104 (6%) completed all 10 baseline assessments. Over three years there was a significantly greater improvement in the global composite cognition z-score in the intervention group, ES = 0.106 (p&lt;0.001). Significant benefits were also found in complex attention, executive function and learning and memory (all p&lt;0.001), as well as on a validated dementia risk instrument (p=0.007).Conclusion:An online platform that tailored physical activity, nutrition, brain training, depression and anxiety interventions to an individual’s risk factor profile over three years significantly delayed cognitive decline in older adults. This platform is scalable and if rolled out at a population level may help reduce the prevalence of dementia globally.

Education on sharia drug use in bipolar disorder patients during fasting month at Prof. dr. Soerojo Mental Hospital Magelang

Bipolar disorder is an emotional state or mood that ranges from manic (high) to depressive. The role of the Qur'an in dealing with mental disorders can be as a therapist in changing the mind, personality of the patient gradually, and as a healer for patients suffering from mental disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of sharia drug use education on bipolar patients at Prof. Dr. Soerojo Magelang Mental Hospital during the fasting month. Methods: This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Data collection for this study was conducted in February-March 2023. This study used a questionnaire as a tool to collect data and information media delivered through brochures. The results showed that bipolar disorder cases mostly had female gender characteristics (52%), and most had high school education (80%) as the last recorded education. With the results of the percentage value of understanding sharia drug use education in bipolar disorder patients, there is an increase in the influence on the success of patient therapy in peace of mind, quality of life and compliance in taking medication.

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Cancer Surveillance Strategy Considerations for Glioblastoma Multiforme

Sporadic or inherited deficiencies in the production or activity of the tumor suppressor P53 lead to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), a multi-organ tumorigenic condition. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a tumor that commonly presents with a median age of 64, has a higher chance of appearing in much younger patients who have LFS [9]. Since the implementation of the 2016 Toronto Protocol to increase cancer surveillance in LFS patients, three cases of LFS-GBM have been discussed [11-13]. Here, we report a case of LFS in an 18-year-old male who had a seizure due to a GBM that had evaded a full-body MRI six months prior. Furthermore, we discuss the potential quality of life (QOL) benefits of providing patients with a shorter brain MRI screening interval: better survival outcomes and peace of mind. Though there may be a rise in the financial cost with an increase in the number of MRI scans, the prevalence of aggressive tumors that must be treated early for a better prognosis warrants more frequent screening. Furthermore, we address the importance of expanding clinical knowledge on GBM in the LFS setting as well as addressing the benefits of the protocol through statistical studies.