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Health literacy and successful aging in older adults: A predictive correlational design: Health literacy and successful aging.

This study aimed to measure health literacy and successful aging level and their predisposing factors among older adults. A predictive correlational design was performed. The study was completed with 450 older individuals, resulting in a participation rate of 94.9 %. The risk of inadequate and limited health literacy was higher in older adults who were single (3.4 times), those with chronic diseases (2.93 times), and those with medium/poor health perception (3.1 times). A multiple regression model consisting of age, health perception, and health literacy level explained 22 % of the variance in successful aging. The study concluded that health literacy and successful aging were predictive factors of each other. Marital status, education level, having chronic disease, regular medication use, and health perception predicted the health literacy level. Moreover, age, health perception, and health literacy level are significant predictors of successful aging.

Novel dual-channel ratiometric fluorescence probe for SO2 detection in food and bioimaging applications based on FRET mechanism.

SO2 is commonly used to ensure the safety of food, but englobing of excessive SO2 poses serious risks to human health. Additionally, as fourth gaseous signaling molecule, it plays a critical role in various physiological processes. Therefore, monitoring the concentration of SO2 in food and cells is crucial for correlative research and disease diagnosis. Herein, two ratiometric fluorescence probes (EHDA and EHDB) have been synthesized for detecting sulfite based on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). Undoubtedly, EHDA as the preferable probe due to its superior discernibility to SO32- than that of EHDB. Moreover, EHDA featured rapid response, high sensitivity, excellent selectivity, and low cytotoxicity in physiological pH. Besides, EHDA could be expanded to establish convenient smartphone SO2 sensing platform through innovatively loading EHDA on polyvinylidene fluoride membrane. Fortunately, EHDA has been utilized for determining SO32- in food samples and imaging the fluctuation of sulfite in living cells and zebrafish.

Observational methods for human studies of transgenerational effects

ABSTRACT There are substantial challenges in studying human transgenerational epigenetic outcomes resulting from environmental conditions. The task requires specialized methods and tools that incorporate specific knowledge of multigenerational relationship combinations of probands and their ancestors, phenotype data for individuals, environmental information of ancestors and their descendants, which can span historical to present datasets, and informative environmental data that chronologically aligns with ancestors and descendants over space and time. As a result, there are few epidemiologic studies of potential transgenerational effects in human populations, thus limiting the knowledge of ancestral environmental conditions and the potential impacts we face with modern human health outcomes. In an effort to overcome some of the challenges in studying human transgenerational effects, we present two transgenerational study designs: transgenerational space-time cluster detection and transgenerational case-control study design. Like other epidemiological methods, these methods determine whether there are statistical associations between phenotypic outcomes (e.g., adverse health outcomes) among probands and the shared environments and environmental factors facing their ancestors. When the ancestor is a paternal grandparent, a statistically significant association provides some evidence that a transgenerational inheritable factor may be involved. Such results may generate useful hypotheses that can be explored using epigenomic data to establish conclusive evidence of transgenerational heritable effects. Both methods are proband-centric: They are designed around the phenotype of interest in the proband generation for case selection and family pedigree creation. In the examples provided, we incorporate at least three generations of paternal lineage in both methods to observe a potential transgenerational effect.

IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES: FOCUS ON THE WA MUNICIPAL AREA OF GHANA

This research evaluated the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Wa Township of Ghana. Entrepreneurial descriptors included socio-demographic variables involving educational attainment, sex and age, and other determinants including risk-taking, innovative spirit, and determination. Through a questionnaire survey, 411 SME operators were contacted using a random sampling approach. Leveraging SPSS, the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential means. Correlation and linear regression analyses were executed. Per the correlation statistics, determination alone failed the significance test. The other factors influenced SME performance positively and significantly. According to the regression model, entrepreneurial competencies are vital predictors of SMEs’ performance in Wa Municipality (R-squired = 0.059, Prob>F = 0.000). Innovative capability accounts for the biggest share (13.9%) of the variance (r=0.139; p-value=0.0399). Therefore, to increase SMEs’ success in the Municipality, more efforts should be put into sharpening the innovative proficiencies of firm operators.

Situated practice laboratory: applying technology to promote social sustainability at the el Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Henríquez

This research is part of the follow-up of a project that began more than seven years ago, it is a long term project that aims to be a collective academic space for learning and technological development. Describing the value of sustainability, alternative energies, as well as the promotion of the culture of social justice. This is an applied and correlational research when the results showed high acceptance of the situated practice laboratory project.

Improvement in Tensile Performance of Ultra-high-performance Alkali-activated Concrete Using Surface-treated Steel Fiber

In this study, the tensile-performance enhancement of ultra-high-performance alkali-activated concrete (UHPAAC) was investigated by applying ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-treated steel fibers with increased surface roughness. Direct tensile tests and digital image correlation image analyses were conducted to evaluate its crack behavior. When EDTA-treated steel fibers were used in UHPAAC, the tensile strength and maximum tensile strain of the latter improved by approximately 70% and 1.5 times, respectively, compared with those of S13 steel fibers, with a strain energy density increase of approximately 2.8 times. Additionally, EDTA-treated fibers effectively reduced the average and maximum crack widths across all strain levels and facilitated the formation of approximately 1.5 times more microcracks, thus demonstrating excellent crack-width control and strain-hardening behavior. These results confirm that EDTA-treated steel fibers are effective in improving the tensile performance and microcrack behavior of UHPAAC.

Corpus Stylistic Analysis of Plague in Orhan Pamuk’s Nights of Plague and Daniel Defoe’s A Journal of the Plague Year

Drawing on corpus stylistics techniques, we analysed Nights of Plague and A Journal of the Plague Year by comparatively uncovering the keywords, clusters, and thematic signals by dint of Sketch Engine as an innovative corpus tool. Analysing each novel centering around “plague, political issues, fear, and panic in England and Minger Island”, the study attempted to explore how Defoe and Pamuk represent the plague through characters and events. Top-down and bottom-up approaches followed statistical and contextual patterns and associations based on the analysis of “perception of disease.” Log-likelihood and frequency contributed to the interpretation of the data. The main theme of “plague” affects both the characters and events and is explored in terms of the impact of disease, highlighting similarities and differences in commonly used lexical patterns. This analysis brings a recent global perspective to the concept of “plague” by examining its devastating effects.

Investigating the Impact of Learning Interest on Student Achievement in Javanese Language Courses at State Senior High Schools

Learning interest is a critical factor influencing students' academic achievement. This study examines the relationship between students' interest in learning and their learning outcomes in Javanese language lessons, emphasizing its role in preserving cultural heritage. A quantitative approach with a correlational research design was employed. The study was conducted at State Senior High School 2 Purbalingga, involving a population of 368 eleventh-grade students. Using simple random sampling, 192 students were selected. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, and analyzed using simple regression and the product-moment correlation formula. The findings indicate a significant relationship between students' learning interest and their learning outcomes in Javanese language lessons, with a calculated r-value of 0.670 and a p-value 0.05 (0.000). These results demonstrate a moderately strong positive correlation, suggesting that higher interest in learning is associated with better academic performance. The results highlight the importance of fostering interest in learning to improve academic outcomes and support the integration of cultural values through education. Internal factors, such as motivation, and external factors, such as teaching methods, are crucial in enhancing student engagement. This study underscores the positive impact of learning interest on academic achievement in Javanese language lessons. The findings contribute to strategies aimed at improving educational outcomes while preserving cultural heritage, emphasizing the need for innovative teaching methods and stakeholder collaboration.

Hubungan Peran Ibu dengan Pengetahuan Siswi tentang Menstrual Hygiene di Sekolah Dasar Wilayah Kelurahan Salaman

Background : Menstruation is a sign of puberty in women and requires proper management to prevent health and social problems. Lack of knowledge can cause problems with mothers playing a crucial role in menstrual education. Mothers are one of the first sources of information on menstrual hygiene. Objective : To find out the relationship between the role of mothers and students' knowledge about menstrual hygiene at the Salaman Village Regional Elementary School. Methods : Quantitative research with correlational descriptive design with an approach cross sectional. Use Total sampling Where the sample taken was 33 respondents, the measuring tools used were the mother's role questionnaire and the knowledge questionnaire menstrual hygiene, with a test Somers'd. Results : The results were obtained from 33 respondents aged 11 years as many as 17 respondents (51.5), the most menstruating age was 10 years old as many as 20 respondents (60.6%), the most respondents were class VI as many as 18 respondents (54.5%), the most respondents were 31-40 years old as many as 25 respondents (75.8%), the last education of the most respondents was high school as many as 22 respondents (66.7%), with 19 respondents (57.6%) entering the good category of motherhood and as many as 15 respondents (45.5%) entering the knowledge menstrual hygiene enough. Conclusion : There is a relationship between the role of mothers and the knowledge of female students about menstrual hygiene at the Elementary School in sekolah dasar wilayah kelurahan salaman with p-value 0,013 (p<0.05).

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SMARTPHONE ADDICTION, PROBLEMATIC SOCIAL MEDIA USE, AND PROBLEMATIC GAME USE

The technology is advancing rapidly, making our lives easier and more convenient than before. However, excessive use of technology can disrupt daily routines and create various life challenges. The objective of current study is to examine the gender differences in variables such as smartphone addiction, problematic social media use, and problematic use of games among young adults aged 18 to 30. The study involved the cohort of 342 participants (172 men & 170 women), with a mean age of 24.23 years and SD of 2.57. The correlational research design was adopted and purposive sampling was employed to select participants. Findings reveal a significant association between smartphone addiction, problematic social media use, and problematic use of games among young adults. Gender differences were observed, with the men scoring significantly higher on the variable of problematic social media use compared to women. Moreover, although men also scored slightly higher on smartphone addiction and problematic use of games, these differences were not statistically significant. The study discusses its limitations in the detail and offers recommendations for future research. Additionally, the implications of the findings for improving the well-being of young adults are thoroughly discussed at the conclusion of the study.

MISANTHROPIC ATTITUDE IN EMERGING ADULTS: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE AND MORAL DISENGAGEMENT

The present study examined the relationship amid religious intolerance, moral disengagement and misanthropy in adults. In order to examine the hypothesized relationship, a cross-sectional correlational research design was employed to collect data from a sample of 200 emerging adults (n = 104 men, n = 96 women) aged (18-25) years (M=21.14, SD=1.98) by using a nonprobability convenient sampling technique. The study variables were assessed through the Interreligious Sensitivity Scale (Holm, Nokelainen & Tirri, 2011), the Moral Disengagement Scale for Adults (Saif & Riaz, 2021), and Misanthropy Scale (Wuensch, 2002). The results provide significant information in reaching the conclusion. The results showed a significant positive relationship between religious intolerance, moral disengagement and misanthropy. Besides, religious intolerance and moral disengagement positively predicted misanthropy in the emerging adults. However, moral disengagement did not mediate the relationship between the religious intolerance and misanthropy. These indigenous findings would help the educational institutes to incorporate religious tolerance in emerging adults through curricula, promoting social harmony and can be used for further research exploration.

Controlling the surface properties of HY zeolite by Ce doping to achieve enhanced catalytic desulfurization

ABSTRACT CeHY molecular sieve adsorbents have been prepared by incipient wetness impregnation and subjected to a comprehensive characterization. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was employed to determine the adsorbent crystalline structure. The specific surface area was measured using the BET method to evaluate adsorption capacity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to assess surface morphology. The combined characterization measurements allow a direct correlation of adsorption with CeHY structure in order to optimize performance. At a Ce loading of 16%, cerium oxide particles on the external surface blocked some adsorbent pores. The content and nature of surface acid sites were determined by py-FT-IR measurements, and the adsorption-desulfurization performance was evaluated using fixed-bed breakthrough curves with chromatographic analysis. At a Ce loading of 6%, the adsorption-desulfurization efficiency was relatively high. When the ratio of total surface Brönsted (B) to Lewis (L) acidity decreased, adsorption-desulfurization performance was enhanced. An appropriate level of Ce is required to improve overall performance where a high Ce loading is detrimental due to the formation of cerium oxide particles on the adsorbent surface.

SMARTPHONE ADDICTION, PROBLEMATIC SOCIAL MEDIA USE & MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Smartphones have transformed communication and relationship-building among young adults; but, their misuse not only disrupts daily functioning but contributes to mental health issues. This study examines the mediating role of social media problematic use in relationship between smartphone addiction and depression in young adults, addressing gaps in the existing research. Utilizing a correlational design and purposive sampling, the study surveyed 106 young adults (61 men and 49 women) aged 18 to 25. The findings indicate positive and significant association between smartphone addiction and depression and social media problematic use; however, the relationship between social media problematic use and depression was positive but not significant. Mediation analysis reveals the partial mediating effect of social media problematic use on the relationship amid smartphone addiction & depression, with both direct and total effects being significantly positive, while indirect effect remained insignificant. Gender comparisons show no significant differences, although men scored higher than women smartphone addiction, social media problematic use and depression. Study discusses implications for youth welfare, acknowledges its limitations, and offers recommendations.

The role of Mathematics Education in Developing Critical Thingking Skill in the Industrial Era 5.0

This study explores the role of mathematics education in developing critical thinking skills in students within the context of Industry 5.0. As industries evolve and integrate human creativity with advanced technologies, the demand for critical thinking and problem-solving abilities has become more pronounced. Mathematics education, with its focus on logic, analysis, and problem-solving, is uniquely positioned to nurture these skills. The research employs a quantitative survey approach with a descriptive correlational design, analyzing the relationship between mathematics instruction and the development of critical thinking among high school and university students. A total of 150 respondents participated, all of whom had been exposed to problem-solving-based mathematics teaching methods. The study investigates the effectiveness of these methods in enhancing students’ critical thinking abilities and their relevance to meeting the challenges of Industry 5.0. Findings suggest a significant positive correlation between problem-solving mathematics education and the improvement of critical thinking skills. This research highlights the importance of integrating critical thinking into mathematics curricula to better prepare students for the digital and technological demands of the modern workforce.

THE SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND AGGRESSION: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF YOUNG ADULTS

Young adults frequently engage with social media platforms for various purposes, including the communication, information sharing, business and education. However, excessive use of these platforms can lead to negative outcomes such as aggressive behavior, as suggested by previous research. Despite this, the role of negative emotions, particularly depressed mood, in this association has been largely ignored, especially in Pakistan. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring the association between the social media addiction, depressed mood, and aggression. Using a cross-sectional correlational design and purposive sampling, study focused on 147 young adults aged 18 to 30 (M=20.61, SD=1.52). Results show that while social media addiction is positively related with depressed mood, this association is not statistically significant. However, social media addiction is significantly associated with aggression, depressed mood is positively and significantly associated with aggression. The result also depicts a partial mediation effect of depressed mood in the association between social media addiction and aggression, with both direct and total paths being significant, but indirect path being insignificant. The study concludes with limitations and provides recommendations and implications for supporting the mental well-being of young adults.

Antecedents of visitors' revisit intention to Bank Indonesia Library in Surabaya

The Bank Indonesia Library in Surabaya acts as a manager of knowledge and education for the community. When visiting the Bank Indonesia Library in Surabaya, users will notice the quality of space and public services. Library services are an attraction for users to visit. This study aims to determine the factors that cause antecedents of visitor’s intention to revisit the Bank Indonesia Library in Surabaya through an analysis of the relationship between visitor happiness, public services, quality of public space, and the intention to return to the library. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational design in the form of a questionnaire distributed directly and indirectly to library visitors. The results showed that the quality of public space significantly and positively affected visitor satisfaction, confirming the importance of public space in improving user experience. However, the quality of public services did not show a significant effect on visitor satisfaction, indicating the presence of other more dominant factors. In addition, both the quality of public space and public services did not have a significant indirect effect on intention to revisit when mediated by visitor satisfaction. Improving the quality of public space is important so that service quality can influence visitor behavior. This study concludes that the quality of public space is a major factor in visitor satisfaction, while public services require further improvement to increase their contribution to satisfaction and intention to revisit.

플립러닝 연계 시뮬레이션 교육에서 간호대학생의 의사소통능력, 학습만족도가 학습자기효능감에 미치는 영향

Objectives This study is a retrospective descriptive correlational research aimed at determining the extent to which communication skills and learning satisfaction, developed through flipped learning-integrated simulation education, influence the self-efficacy of nursing students. Methods The study was conducted with 164 senior nursing students from G University in G City, and data were collected between March and June 2023. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS WIN 26.0, employing descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results The data analysis revealed that nursing students' learning self-efficacy significantly differed based on their reasons for choosing the nursing program and preferred teaching methods. Furthermore, communication skills and learning satisfaction showed a significant positive correlation with learning self-efficacy. The variables influencing academic self-efficacy were found to be program choice motivation, communication skills, and learning satisfaction, which together explained 44% of the variance in learning self-efficacy. Conclusions To enhance nursing students' learning self-efficacy in flipped learning-based simulation education, it is important to consider the variables of communication skills and learning satisfaction as key strategies.

Assessing Social and Cultural Awareness: The Sociolinguistic Competence of Arts Students

Sociolinguistic competence is the understanding of social and cultural usage and discourse norms that apply to various languages. The study aimed to assess the respondents’ level of social and cultural awareness to know their level of sociolinguistic competence. The descriptive correlational research method was used to determine their level of social awareness, cultural awareness, and their sociolinguistic competence awareness. The result revealed that there is a significant difference between the respondents’ sociolinguistic competence awareness in year level and age, however, no significant difference in terms of course, there is a significant difference between the respondents’ level of social awareness in year level and course, however, no significant difference in terms of age, and it is indicated that there is a significant difference between the respondents’ level of cultural awareness in year level and course, however, no significant difference in terms of age. Hence, the level of sociolinguistic competence awareness depends on the level of awareness to social and cultural aspects of language. With this, there is a need for the students to be aware of their differences in social and cultural aspects of language to develop their level of sociolinguistic competence awareness. Students have to recognize how they use language, adjust their linguistic terms to connect with different culture, and address others with socially appropriate language.

The role of work place well-being and workload on mental health case study: Non-Civil Service Lecturer Halu Oleo University Kendari, Indonesia in 2024

Background: Mental health reflects an individual's emotional, psychological, and social state that allows them to cope with work stress, work productively, and contribute positively to the organization. A preliminary survey using an interview method for ten subjects from a total of 300 non-Civil Service lecturers at Halu Oleo University. This interview includes a number of questions, such as the identity of non-Civil Service lecturers, length of service, their views on their work, relationships with leaders and colleagues, and work environment conditions. The results of the interview revealed that the average non-Civil Service lecturer at UHO has a working period of about one year. Methods: The type of research used is a correlational quantitative research. Research methods are basically a scientific way to obtain data with specific purposes and uses. Based on this, there are four keywords that need to be considered, namely scientific methods, data, objectives and uses . Correlational research is a type of research with problem characteristics in the form of correlational relationships between two or more variables. Results: The results showed that the variable Work Place Well-Being had a weak correlation value with an appreciative value of p = 0.452 for mental health. For the workload variable, it showed a weak correlation with a significant value of p = 0.976 to the mental helath. Conclusion: The conclusion in this study is that there is a weak correlation between Work Place Well-Being and workload with helath.

The correlation between students' physical ability and their academic performance

Physical fitness is often linked to various cognitive and academic benefits, with numerous studies suggesting that physical ability may influence students' learning outcomes. Understanding this relationship is crucial for promoting holistic education that balances physical and intellectual development. This study investigates the correlation between students' physical ability and academic performance using a quantitative approach and a descriptive research design. The sample was selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved physical ability tests and academic performance scores obtained from students' reportbooks. The physical ability tests included the Vertical Jump, Sprint, Ruler Drop Test, Zigzag Run Test, Hand Wall Toss Test, and Pacer Test. Data were analyzed using correlation formulas to determine the relationship between each physical ability measure and academic performance. The results revealed varying degrees of correlation: the Vertical Jump test showed a direct correlation (r = 0.0026), the Sprint test indicated no significant correlation (r = -0.065), the Ruler Drop test demonstrated an indirect correlation (r = -0.013), the Hand Wall Toss test indicated a direct correlation (r = 0.009), the Zigzag Run test suggested an indirect correlation (r = -0.062), and the Pacer test showed an indirect correlation (r = -0.008). These findings suggest that some physical abilities may have a small direct or indirect relationship with academic performance, while others show no significant correlation. The findings suggest that creating well-rounded athletes requires attention to intellectual development alongside physical training, ensuring a balanced approach to nurturing future champions.