Social Consequences Research Articles

Validity and reliability study of 12 Item Pruritus Severity Scale for Turkish patients with burns.

Validity and reliability study of 12 Item Pruritus Severity Scale for Turkish patients with burns.

NFR-EDL: Non-linear fuzzy rank-based ensemble deep learning for accurate diagnosis of oral and dental diseases using RGB color photography.

NFR-EDL: Non-linear fuzzy rank-based ensemble deep learning for accurate diagnosis of oral and dental diseases using RGB color photography.

Auricular acupuncture associated with low-frequency laser in chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial.

Auricular acupuncture associated with low-frequency laser in chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial.

Environmental risk assessment of the Nile Delta, Egypt, based on radar interferometry, altimetry, and geodetic measurements

Abstract Egypt is confronted with a number of hazardous environmental incidents, mainly sea level rise (SLR) and land subsidence. The Nile Delta is a low-relief surface that is particularly vulnerable to flooding and SLR, making it important to study inundation scenarios for the region. Potential social and economic consequences of this anticipated sea encroachment were projected utilizing (1) crustal deformation calculations derived from the time series analysis using the Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSI) technique based on Least Squares Estimation. (a stack of 191 Sentinel-1 ascending scenes), and eight permanent stations of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS); both spanning the period 2014–2019, (2) SLR values using Satellite Altimetry, and (3) a high-resolution digital elevation model (TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X). The The key findings of this study are summarized as follows; (1) large cities and urban regions adjacent to the two main active branches of the Nile Delta (Rosetta and Damietta) experienced the majority of subsidence rates, (2) the cities of Damietta, Mansoura and Port said (eastern side of the Nile Delta) experienced the maximum rates of subsidence (− 11 ± 0.6, − 8.9 ± 0.7, and − 6.3 ± 0.7 mm/year, respectively), (3) the cities of Shebin El Kom, Damanhour, Tanta, New-Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh had moderate subsidence rates (− 3.2 ± 0.6, − 2.4 ± 0.7, − 4.2 ± 0.6, − 3.8 ± 0.7, − 3.2 ± 0.7 mm/year, respectively), (4) the Nile Delta subsidence seems to be dominated by anthropogenic reasons such as urbanization, ground water and hydrocarbon extraction, (5) the linear trend of sea level anomaly (SLA) from satellite altimetry data over the period from 1993 to 2019 along the Delta shoreline, the SLR is ~ 3.42 ± 0.5 mm/year, and (6) based on GIS tools and IDW interpolation, wide swaths of the northern Nile Delta would be flooded in the worst-case scenario, which would result in approximately 482 km2 being flooded in fifty years, 2433 km2 in one hundred years, and 3320 km2 in one hundred and fifty years due to the ongoing land subsidence and SLR of 3.4 mm/year.

Voluntary exercise is a moderately effective mitigator of chronic social isolation stress in two female rodent models.

Voluntary exercise is a moderately effective mitigator of chronic social isolation stress in two female rodent models.

Supporting young siblings of children with intellectual disabilities and/or visual impairments with the serious game 'Broodles': A mixed methods randomized controlled trial.

Siblings of children with neurodevelopmental conditions experience conflicting emotions and have an increased risk of mental health problems. Several sibling interventions have been developed, but few are readily available, leaving many siblings unsupported. Therefore, the free, online, self-administered sibling serious game 'Broodles' was developed. This study assessed its social validity and effectiveness in promoting quality of life, and inter- and intrapersonal factors in siblings (6-9 years) of children with intellectual disabilities and/or visual impairments. A mixed methods, waitlist control group, randomized controlled trial was conducted. In total, 107 Dutch or Belgian parent-child dyads completed questionnaires at three timepoints (baseline, one-month post-test, two-month follow-up). The intervention group also completed post-test interviews. Effects were assessed using multilevel modelling, and thematic analysis was applied to the evaluations. Significant, weak interaction effects (R² =.03-.06) were found on sibling negative adjustment, but only in those who completed ≥ 75 % of the game and followed the study timeline. Regardless of group, (very) small, significant improvements over time were found on several outcomes (R² =.01-.06). 'Broodles' was experienced as fun (80 %) and helpful (79 %). Perceived learning outcomes included the themes: 'sibling awareness and validation', 'emotions and needs', 'coping with emotions and situations' and 'family interactions'. Although quantitative data showed small effects, qualitative data revealed a variety of learning outcomes which can contribute to siblings' resilience, and prevention of mental health problems. To unlock its full potential, future studies should examine if additional family-targeted components can enhance the intervention's impact.

Responsive neurostimulation in Epilepsy: Effects on mood and quality of life.

Responsive neurostimulation in Epilepsy: Effects on mood and quality of life.

Modeling spatial and social interdependency effects on commuting mode choice

Modeling spatial and social interdependency effects on commuting mode choice

Towards a comprehensive framework for ethical and responsible standardisation

Abstract This paper presents a framework for ethical and responsible standardisation by adapting Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles to standard-setting. While standardisation is sometimes viewed as technical and neutral, it has profound social and political effects. We identify relevant potential shortcomings in standardisation: overlooked social impacts, short-run market capture, and loss of expertise during certification. Further, we emphasise the distinct context of standardisation: its commercial roots, and the distinct way it serves as a sphere of knowledge-creation. Taking these points together, we land on a four-part framework: Inclusivity, Anticipation, Stewardship, and Leadership. The paper reviews institutional measures to embed the framework in committee processes.

Identifying key determinants of work-related difficulties in multiple sclerosis: integrating clinical measures and socio-occupational factors.

One of the most social consequences of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a reduction in employability that occurs early in the disease. The aim of the study is to explore the factors contributing to specific work-related difficulties, including main functions affected by MS. The study involved two Italian centers and included subjects with MSdiagnosis of working age (18-65years) and currently employed. Subjects underwent an evaluation to investigate work-related difficulties, socio-occupational data and the main clinical domain affected by MS with an impact on work-related difficulties, such as walking, balance, upper limb and cognitive functions, mood and fatigue. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the direction and size of the relationships between specific work-related difficulty and the variables examined. A total of 82 subjects with MS were recruited (59.8% of females, mean age 44.0 (SD: 10.7) years, a mean EDSS score of 3.7 (SD: 2.4); mean education of 15.2 (SD: 4.2) years). The 36.6% of the sample resulted having work-related difficulties with a possible consequent risk of job lost. Our results highlighted that objective assessment of walking and balance, upper limb and cognitive functions were not significant determinants of any specific work-related difficulties. However, the key factors most strongly associated with work challenges are the presence of depressive symptoms, followed by physical and cognitive fatigue. Identifying the main factors related to work difficulties is a fundamental step to prevent the manifestation of these difficulties and develop tailored intervention for job retention.

The Wall Grey, the Bananas Yellow: The Social Importance of Color in Mrs. Dalloway

Abstract: This article positions Virginia Woolf's invocation of color in Mrs. Dalloway as an aesthetic technique that has political effects at the level of narrative. Consulting Caroline Levine's recent work on Victorian forms—specifically the Dickensian social network—I argue that the network structure extends into modernism and is most visible in this text through the appearance and re-appearance of certain pigments. Woolf's experiments with color blend moments and characters into one another, resulting in the formulation of a plot that weaves "spider's thread[s] of attachment" and complicating the traditional linear model of narrative as causal chain. To support my claim, I also consult Emma Kafalenos's work on narrative causality, in which she posits that readerly interpretation of narrative events is always context-dependent and at least partially determined by the sequence in which events are presented. I suggest that Woolf's use of color actually works to lift certain moments out of their contexts and link them instead with their narrative twins, thereby re-contextualizing these events along more associational, rather than chronological, lines. Viewed in this way, the novel becomes an immense network of intersecting, colored threads: a narrative world where nothing exists in isolation; where even the smallest action or insignificant thought can have far-reaching social consequences.

Elections, trust, and subjective well-being: the moderating role of Internet use.

Elections, trust, and subjective well-being: the moderating role of Internet use.

Digital Addiction and Sedentary Life Pandemic

In recent years, the increasing prevalence of digital addiction has become the focus of research attention. Increasing digital addiction can have negative physical, psychological and social effects on individuals. In the general population, impairments in health, education, work and other social functions caused by digital addiction can be resolved with preventive and therapeutic methods. In today's world where physical inactivity is common, initiatives are needed to increase physical activity and reduce digital addiction. Exercise programs prepared by physiotherapists can improve the quality of life of individuals with digitally dependent sedentary lifestyles. In this context, it is necessary to develop policies that will reduce digital addiction.

PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL, KEPUASAN, DAN PENILAIAN PRODUK PADA PEMBELIAN AEROSTREET DI SHOPEE

This study analyzes the impcat of social media, customer satisfaction and product review on Aerostreet shoes purchasing decisions on Shopee. Using a quantitive approach, data was collected through questionnaires from 100 Dian Nuswantoro University students who bought Aerostreet shoes. Data analysis used SPSS, including validity, reliability, classical assumption and hypothesis test. Result show that social media, customer satisfaction and product review significantly influence purchasing decision. This study provides insights for marketers to optimize social media effectiveness and product quality to enhance competitiveness in the digital market.

Social Effects of Military Interventions in Türkiye Judgements From Bilecik and Tekirdağ High Criminal Courts (1971-1980)

The military coups of 1960 and 1980 were important turning points in Turks. In the meantime, the government resigned with the military memorandum of 1971. The subject of this study is the cases opened regarding the crimes committed against the state and the government between 1971 and 1980. The examination was made on the decision records of Bilecik and Tekirdağ High Criminal Courts. It was concluded that the military interventions were not accepted by Turkish society since the relevant cases were opened mostly as a result of the reactions shown to the administration and the management approach of the period. As a result of the scanning of the archives of the High Criminal Courts in Bilecik and Tekirdağ, the decision cards containing the decisions given between 1971 and 1980 were used in a study for the first time and constitute the main source of this article.

Investigation of urban land development and utilization using an intelligent AHP algorithm and decision support system

The development and use of urban land with sustainable planning is a challenging task. In the optimization of urban land usage plans, this article investigates a decision-making framework based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with an intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) for a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) algorithm. The model considers several factors, including infrastructural demands, social effects, economic viability, and environmental sustainability, to manage the complexities and uncertainties inherent in urban land development. The framework of IFS is a more generalized and superior format of a fuzzy set. It can express both aspects of information in the form of degree of membership (DoM) and degree of non-membership (DoNM) under the range of interval. To address this type of situation, we aimed to develop AHP and Sugeno-weber t-norm (TNM) and t-conorm (TCNM) based aggregation operators (AOs) called intuitionistic fuzzy Sugeno-weber weighted averaging (IFSWWA) operators. The MCDM algorithm for AHP and derived AOs is presented, including the solution of real-life numerical examples for selecting the best plane for urban land development and utilization. To highlight the significance of the proposed approach, we will compare it with existing methodologies. Then, we discussed some solid conclusions.

The Effect Of Tax Sanctions, Tax Knowledge, And Tax Socialization On Individual Taxpayer Compliance With Taxpayer Awareness As A Mediation Variable

Revitalization of the implementation of correctional institutions with a prisoner development assessment system is a new policy formulated as a guideline to increase the objectivity of assessing changes in the behavior of prisoners, convicts and clients, to ensure the protection of rights, equality of opportunity and prevent abuse of authority. Ternate State Prison is one of the technical implementing organizational units of correctional institutions that plays a role in realizing the objectives of the policy. The realization and implementation efforts of the prisoner development assessment system policy are the objectives of the research. Using qualitative methods, supported by the theory of Edwar III (1980) as a reference for the conceptual framework and focus of the research. The determination of informants was determined by purposive sampling. Primary data obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, literature studies and studies of other related official documents were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. Decree of the Director General of Corrections Number: PAS-10. OT.02.02 of 2021 at the Ternate State Prison in its implementation has not been running effectively, the lack of socialization, technical training and supervision are the main obstacles. The prisoner development assessment system at the Ternate State Prison is running conditionally. Socialization and technical training are still limited to the environment of policy implementers in the echelon 1 work unit ranks.

Developing a Research Roadmap for Highway Bridge Infrastructure Innovation: A Case Study

Bridges are assets in every society, and their deterioration can have severe economic, social, and environmental consequences. Therefore, implementing effective asset management strategies is crucial to ensure bridge infrastructure’s long-term performance and safety. Roadmaps can serve as valuable tools for bridge asset managers, helping bridge engineers make informed decisions that enhance bridge safety while maintaining controlled life cycle costs. Although some bridge asset management roadmaps exist, such as the one published by the United States Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there is a lack of structured research roadmaps that are both region-specific and adaptable as guiding frameworks for similar studies. For instance, the FHWA roadmap cannot be universally applied across diverse regional contexts. This study addresses this critical gap by developing a research roadmap tailored to Idaho, USA. The roadmap was developed using a three-phase methodological approach: (1) a comprehensive analysis of past and ongoing Department of Transportation (DOT)-funded research projects over the last five years, (2) a nationwide survey of DOT funding and research practices, and (3) a detailed assessment of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) deficiently rated bridge inventory, including individual element condition states. In the first phase, three filtering stages were implemented to identify the top 25 state projects. A literature review was conducted for each project to provide ITD’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) members with insights into research undertaken by various state DOTs. Moreover, in the second phase, approximately six questionnaires were designed and distributed to other state DOTs. These questionnaires primarily covered topics related to bridge research priorities and funding allocation. In the final phase, a condition state analysis was conducted using data-driven methods. Key findings from this three-phase methodological approach highlight that ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), bridge deck preservation, and maintenance strategies are high-priority research areas across many DOTs. Furthermore, according to the DOT responses, funding is most commonly allocated to projects related to superstructure and deck elements. Finally, ITD found that the most deficient elements in Idaho bridges are reinforced concrete abutments, reinforced concrete pile caps and footings, reinforced concrete pier walls, and movable bearing systems. These findings were integrated with insights from ITD’s TAC to generate a prioritized list of 23 high-impact research topics aligned with Idaho’s specific needs and priorities. From this list, the top six topics were selected for further investigation. By adopting this strategic approach, ITD aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its bridge-related research efforts, ultimately contributing to safer and more resilient transportation infrastructure. This paper could be a helpful resource for other DOTs seeking a systematic approach to addressing their bridge research needs.

Patterns of substance use and cessation intentions among youths in internally displaced persons camps and host community in Northeastern Nigeria, 2021

Introduction: Forced displacement leading to internal displacement, especially in developing countries, is a growing global public health problem. The additional presence of substance use and abuse among forcefully displaced young people worsens the challenge by posing long-term health, social and legal consequences for both substance users and the general public. A better understanding of the pattern and drivers of substance use will be useful for the prevention and control of the menace among this vulnerable population. This study, therefore, aims to assess and compare the prevalence and willingness to stop substance use among youths in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and their host communities in Borno State, Nigeria. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among youths (15-29 years old) in IDP camps and the host communities in Maiduguri, North-East Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to recruit respondents from their households into the two study groups. Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), and Stages of Changes Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) instruments, were pretested and used to assess the prevalence, types and pattern of substance use, as well as willingness to stop substance abuse, via interviewer-administration Results: Three hundred (300) respondents were surveyed, comprising one hundred and fifty (150) each, from IDP camp and their host communities. Male-to-female ratios were 1:0.85 for the host and 1:0.67 for IDP study groups. The mean age was 21.9 ± 4.58 years (15-29 years), with significantly younger respondents in IDP compared with host communities. Overall 138 respondents were involved in substance abuse, yielding a prevalence rate of 46.0%. The prevalence of substance use among host and IDP study groups was 59.3% and 32.7%, respectively (p<0.05). Among substance users, the mean age at onset of substance use was 17.9 ± 3.6 years, with significantly earlier onset among IDP compared with host groups (p<0.05). Also, the mean duration of substance use was 5.39 ± 3.3 years, but with a significantly longer duration of use among IDP compared with host groups (p<0.05). Tobacco was the most commonly abused substance with high (15.2%) and moderate (33.3%) degrees of dependence, and a significantly higher proportion among IDP compared with host groups (p<0.05). In both groups, the commonest social means of taking substances was with friends, who were also the most common introducers of substances to respondents in both study groups. Most subjects had low levels of recognition (94.9%), ambivalence (62.0%) and taking steps (72.3%). Compared with respondents in the host group, those in the IDP group had a significantly higher proportion of high degree for taking steps (20.4% vs. 4.5%, p<0.05). Multinomial regression analysis identified age and male gender as the significant predictors of substance use (p<0.00). For every unit increase in age by one year, there was a 15% increased likelihood of substance use. More so, compared with females, males had a 12.28 times increased likelihood of substance use (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of substance abuse among youths forcefully displaced due to Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria. Youths should be gainfully employed and/or engaged in diverse forms of capacity-building activities. Rehabilitation services should be made available in host communities and IDP camps, to provide health education and counselling, towards prevention, treatment and control of substance use and its consequences.

A phenomenographic study on Chinese EFL teachers’ cognitions of positive and negative educational, social, and psychological consequences of high-stake tests

This study explores the multifaceted cognitions of Chinese English as a Foreign Language(EFL) teachers concerning the positive and negative consequences of high-stakes tests. The prevalence of high-stakes testing in the Chinese educational system underscores the need to understand teachers’ perspectives on the potential impacts of such assessments. The main aim is to phenomenographically investigate the various educational, social, and psychological consequences as perceived by EFL teachers. Additionally, the study aims to identify common themes and variations in teachers’ cognitions, shedding light on the complexity of their perceptions. The study employs a qualitative phenomenographic approach and involves in-depth interviews with 30 Chinese EFL teachers. Thematic analysis was utilized to categorize and interpret the identified themes related to positive and negative consequences. The findings reveal a range of cognitions among EFL teachers, delineating positive outcomes, such as enhanced educational quality and recognition, alongside negative repercussions, including narrowed curriculum and increased stress. The axial and basic themes comprehensively understand teachers’ perspectives on high-stakes testing. The study summarizes the identified themes and highlights their implications for educational practices and policies. Recognizing both positive and negative consequences emphasizes the nuanced impact of high-stakes tests on EFL teachers. The implications extend to curriculum design, teacher training, and the broader educational landscape, stressing the need for a balanced approach to assessment practices.