Use In Everyday Life Research Articles

Chinese older adults' social media use: a study of WeChat from a social practice perspective

PurposeResearch into older adults' use of social media remains limited. Driven by increasing digitalisation in China, the authors focus on Chinese older adults (aged 60–75)’ use of WeChat.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a qualitative interpretive approach and interviewed Chinese older adults to uncover their social practices of WeChat use in everyday life.FindingsBy using social practice theory (SPT), the paper unfolds Chinese older adults' social practices of WeChat use in everyday life and reveals how they adopt and resist the drastic changes in Chinese society.Originality/valueThe study contributes to new understandings of SPT from technology use by emphasising the dynamic characteristics of its three elements. The authors synthesise both adoptions and resistance in SPT and highlight the importance of understanding three elements interdependently within specific contexts, which are conditioned by structure and agency.

Understanding polysubstance use at the daily and event levels: protocol for a mixed-methods qualitative and ecological momentary assessment study in a community-based sample of people who use illicit drugs in Oakland, California, USA

IntroductionPolysubstance use is extremely common among people who use illicit opioids in the USA. It is associated with poor substance use treatment outcomes, infectious disease risk and alarming rates of...

Patient-centered empirical research on ethically relevant psychosocial and cultural aspects of cochlear, glaucoma and cardiovascular implants – a scoping review

BackgroundThe significance of medical implants goes beyond technical functioning and reaches into everyday life, with consequences for individuals as well as society. Ethical aspects associated with the everyday use of implants are relevant for individuals’ lifeworlds and need to be considered in implant care and in the course of technical developments.MethodsThis scoping review aimed to provide a synthesis of the existing evidence regarding ethically relevant psychosocial and cultural aspects in cochlear, glaucoma and cardiovascular implants in patient-centered empirical research. Systematic literature searches were conducted in EBSCOhost, Philpapers, PsycNET, Pubmed, Web of Science and BELIT databases. Eligible studies were articles in German or English language published since 2000 dealing with ethically relevant aspects of cochlear, glaucoma and passive cardiovascular implants based on empirical findings from the perspective of (prospective) implant-wearers and their significant others. Following a descriptive-analytical approach, a data extraction form was developed and relevant data were extracted accordingly. We combined a basic numerical analysis of study characteristics with a thematically organized narrative synthesis of the data.ResultsSixty-nine studies were included in the present analysis. Fifty were in the field of cochlear implants, sixteen in the field of passive cardiovascular implants and three in the field of glaucoma implants. Implant-related aspects were mainly found in connection with autonomy, freedom, identity, participation and justice, whereas little to no data was found with regards to ethical principles of privacy, safety or sustainability.ConclusionsEmpirical research on ethical aspects of implant use in everyday life is highly relevant, but marked by ambiguity and unclarity in the operationalization of ethical terms and contextualization. A transparent orientation framework for the exploration and acknowledgment of ethical aspects in “lived experiences” may contribute to the improvement of individual care, healthcare programs and research quality in this area. Ethics-sensitive care requires creating awareness for cultural and identity-related issues, promoting health literacy to strengthen patient autonomy as well as adjusting healthcare programs accordingly. More consideration needs to be given to sustainability issues in implant development and care according to an approach of ethics-by-design.

Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama dan Simbol Keagamaan (Pembentukan Identitas Islam Moderat Anak Melalui Songkok NU Perspektif Teori Konstruksi Sosial Peter Berger)

This paper examines managing religious moderation education by strengthening religious symbols, namely songkok, with NU logic. This study aimed to analyze how the use of symbols on the NU skullcap can shape the personality of SD Islamiyah Magetan students in forming an understanding of religious moderation from the perspective of Peter L. Berger's social construction theory. How can symbols convey messages about religious moderation as a form of planting moderate Islam and identity formation? This symbol has several functions, such as describing something as well as a form of conveying an implied message. Therefore, to analyze it using the social construction theory approach of Peter L. Berger. From the results of the reading, it can be concluded: First, the implementation of the regulation on wearing the NU songkok at SD Islamiyah Mageran is outlined in a regulation that enforces every male student to wear the NU songkok. Second, Sonkok NU can become an identity and have moderate Islamic values ??found in the relationship between moderate Islamic values ??of NU ideas such as tawasuth, tawazun, tasamuh, and ta’adul, which have an impact on their use in everyday life. Third, Religious Moderation Education through Sonkok NU as a moderate Islamic identity from the perspective of Peter L Berger's sociological theory of knowledge is through a process of externalization, objectivation, and internalization.

Evaluating Lexical Ambiguities About Brazilian Students in The Fifth Year of Elementary School Towards Statistical Graphs and Tables

When words that are part of everyday language are used differently from the way they are used in formal classroom language, it is said to present lexical ambiguity. Thus, this study aims to understand possible lexical ambiguities regarding knowledge about representations of statistical graphs and tables of 74 students in the fifth year of elementary school (approximately 10 years) of a municipal school in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil. This research was exploratory, with a qualitative and quantitative approach, in which data were collected through a questionnaire available on Google Forms. An Automated Content Analysis was carried out using the IraMuTeQ software (R Interface for Multidimensional Text and Questionnaire Analysis) performing multivariate statistical analyzes (Descending Hierarchical Classification - DHC and Factorial Analysis by Correspondence – CFA). The results show the predominance of words and verbal expressions of the common language related mainly to the intuitive meaning and its use in everyday life. It was also noticed indications of the formal construction of tables and graphs associated with guidelines carried out in the classroom.

Interactive Dialogics and Accuracy Of Physics LKPD Materials Based on PBL to Improve Student’s Critical Thinking Skills in Business And Energy Materials

The concept of effort is closely related to the concept of energy. Energy can be interpreted as the cause of effort. However, effort can also cause energy changes. The purpose of this study was to determine how the motivation ability and accuracy of PBL-based Physics LKS improve students' critical thinking on the material of effort and energy. This study used a research and development planning methodology. The data collection technique used is avalidation sheet as a validator. In addition, to obtain relevant information about the assessment tool, use analysis techniques, calculation methods to calculate the average score of each component and literature research. Based on the results of the research assessed by material experts and media experts, PBL-based LKS on the material of effort and energy and its use in everyday life is in the appropriate category and this PBL-based LKS can alsoincrease student learning motivation, where they can be more interactive in understanding the material of effort and energy and can think critically. Students can also solve problems about effort and energy material well. The conclusion obtained in this study is that the quality of this LKPD meets very good criteria so that this LKPD can be declared valid and of high quality to be used as one of the teaching materials for high school physics of work and energy. This LKPD has produced teaching materials that are quite accurate.

Yoga use, physical and mental health, and quality of life in adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A mixed-methods study

IntroductionIntervention studies show yoga has several physical and psychological benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), however few studies have explored yoga use in everyday life amongst people with IBS. This study explored yoga use as a predictor of IBS-related quality of life (QoL) in relation to other physical and psychological factors. It also utilized the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model to investigate predictors of yoga practice, with a qualitative exploration of perceived IBS-related benefits and barriers to yoga. MethodsA cross-sectional, mixed-methods survey was used. A total of 219 adults with IBS (86.3% female, 32% yoga practitioners, mean age 46.42 years) completed a questionnaire battery to assess symptom severity, psychological symptoms, general health, QoL, COM-B constructs in relation to yoga, and perceived effectiveness of yoga for IBS. Open-ended responses assessing perceptions of yoga in relation to IBS were analysed using thematic analysis. ResultsIn hierarchical linear regression, education, yoga use, symptom severity, anxiety, depression, and general health explained 64.6% of variance in QoL (p<.001). Yoga use explained 6.1% after controlling for education. In hierarchical logistic regression, COM-B constructs explained 37.5% of the variance in yoga use (p<.001). In the final model, only Opportunity (p<.05) and Motivation (p<.001) significantly predicted yoga practice. Qualitative analysis identified three themes reflecting perceived benefits of yoga (IBS Relief, A Valuable Self-Management Tool, Holistic Wellbeing), and three reflecting perceived barriers/limitations (Lack of Physical Capability, Need for a Tailored Approach, Limited Motivation). ConclusionThis study identified significant relationships between yoga use in everyday life, physical and mental health, and IBS-related QoL, and identified the COM-B model as a useful framework for understanding yoga practice amongst people with IBS. The findings demonstrate that practicing yoga as part of daily life may positively impact both physical and mental health of IBS patients. Furthermore, the findings can be used to inform more targeted yoga interventions and increase accessibility of yoga for this group.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Mata Pelajaran Desain Grafis Percetakan Berbasis Web Pada Kelas XI SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda

This study aims to provide an understanding of concepts and website learning in printing graphic design learning, along with the times, learning techniques and methods have shifted from traditional teacher-centered patterns to technology-based learning that places students as the main learner (student center). The type of research used is Research and Development (RnD), with the ADDIE development model (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation). The era of website-based andriod/desktop learning on the use of the internet as a learning motivator. Vocational high school graphic design teacher, Must be able to create and develop Android/mobile-based learning content in order to be able to attract students' interest during learning, because currently this is the media that students are most interested in and use in everyday life. Needs analysis techniques for making website-based media are software requirements (Windows 10 operating system, Google Sites, and CorelDrawX7), laptop hardware requirements (RAM4. AMD 8) Android hardware (minimum cellphone Helio P60, minimum RAM 1 GB). Data collection techniques with the method of observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The research subjects involved were 3 media experts consisting of 3 Mulawarman University lecturers. The validators consisted of 1 material expert teacher for the subject of graphic design printing at SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda, and students of class XI DKV SMK Negeri Samarinda. While the object under study is the feasibility of website-based learning media for graphic design subjects, printing, sketching and illustration subject matter.The results of this study are 1)Learning Media Products for Web-Based Printing Graphic Design Subjects 2) The feasibility test can be seen from the results of the test questionnaire obtained by 3 media experts obtained an average value of109.67 which is included in the category of "Very Eligible" and material experts obtained an average value of 42 which is included in the "Decent" category. The conclusion is that this learning media is very feasible to use.

Exploring associations between affect and marijuana use in everyday life via specification curve analysis.

Although frequently hypothesized, the evidence for associations between affect and marijuana use in everyday life remains ambiguous. Inconsistent findings across existing work may be due, in part, to differences in study design and analytic decisions, such as study inclusion criteria, the operationalization of affect, or the timing of affect assessment. We used specification curves to assess the robustness of the evidence for affect predicting same-day marijuana use and marijuana use predicting next-day affect across several hundred models that varied in terms of decisions that reflect those typical in this literature (e.g., whether to average affect prior to marijuana use or select the affect report closest in time to marijuana use). We fitted these curves to data from two ecological momentary assessment studies of regular marijuana and/or alcohol using college students (N = 287). Results provided robust evidence that marijuana use was slightly less likely following experiences of negative affect and slightly more likely following positive affect. Specification curves suggested that differences in previous findings are most likely a function of the specific emotion items used to represent affect rather than differences in inclusion criteria, the temporal assessment and modeling of affect, or the covariates added to the model. There was little evidence for an association between marijuana use and next-day affect. Overall, our findings provide evidence against the predictions made by affect reinforcement models in college students and suggest that future research should model the associations of marijuana use with discrete emotional states rather than general negative and positive affect. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Инвективные трансформации в современной масс-медийной коммуникации

This material is devoted to the use of trash writing and the use of profanity in the era of digitalization, the reasons for its appearance are identified, and the negative consequences of its use in everyday life are analyzed. Invective vocabulary is unprintable swearing, obscene language, profanity, which came from the lower strata of the language. Foul language, invective vocabulary and phraseology are often expressed as in a spontaneous speech reaction to an unexpected and unpleasant situation, and intentionally as a trash-writing tool. The purpose of the article is to analyze the use of profanity in modern media, to identify the reasons for its appearance, about the alleged benefits of its use. The main task is to consider the features of the invective linguistic transformation of global communication in new media.

Ragam Bahasa Slang Pada Kata “Well”

In the 21st century, there are many uses of new and foreign language terms, not even a few of these language terms have become normalized or normalized by the community for use in everyday life. The problem contained in this study is that the use of the slang term "well" is more dominantly used on social media, especially on social media tiktok and especially young people who tend to understand more about the term "well" slang. The purpose of this research is to find out why in the 21st century people, especially young people, are more interested in using the slang term "well" for everyday use and especially in social media tiktok. And also to invite or get used to using Indonesian more often . The method used in this research is qualitative data. The results of this study are to prove why the younger generation is more likely to use and understand more the Indonesian language in social media because Indonesian itself is an identity for citizenship. Based on the results of research that in the 21st century, people, especially the younger generation, are more comfortable and easier to understand the slang term "well".

Preparation and investigation of nanogenerators based on the flexible BTO/P(VDF‐TrFE) composites

AbstractIn this article, a piezoelectric thin film was obtained by mixing polyvinylidene fluoride‐trifluoroethylene (P(VDF‐TrFE)) and barium titanate (BTO) via a solvent vaporization process. All the morphologies, crystal phases, thermal and electrical tests, as well as potential simulations by COMSOL, were studied to analyze sample performances. It has been demonstrated that BTO has a positive effect on increasing the piezoelectric functional phase‐β phase within P(VDF‐TrFE). Furthermore, the optimal ratio of BTO to P(VDF‐TrFE) was determined to be 10 wt%. BTO nanoparticles were evenly distributed in the P(VDF‐TrFE) substrate, forming a more directional structure. Based on the most suitable material composition, piezoelectric, and triboelectric nanogenerators were constructed to harvest mechanical energy from human motions. Moreover, the factors influencing the electrical outputs of nanogenerators were systematically studied, such as the force values and frequencies of excitation, as well as the piezoelectric layer materials. The applications of lighting LEDs highlighted the practical use in everyday life. Finally, the comparison between simulations, theoretical analysis, and experimental results demonstrated the effect of BTO in enhancing the overall material properties. This work expands the application potential of piezoelectric nanocomposites in energy collection and storage by designing and optimizing ceramic‐doped piezoelectric polymer composites.

Criticism of modern approaches to the interpretation of the concept of «threat» in technical disciplines: elements of theoretical absurdity of some researchers' ideas

In the presented work, the subject of research is one of the main categories of the conceptual apparatus of such a new direction of theoretical thought as the science of safety - the concept of «threat». Despite the obvious simplicity of this term and its widespread use in everyday life and legal practice, disputes about its substantive basis do not stop in the scientific community. Insufficient elaboration of the main categories of safety theory leads to numerous ambiguous interpretations of its fundamental terms, which do not allow forming a strictly defined theoretical basis. Therefore, in this article, using the example of the analysis of publications published in scientific journals and on the «AGA-Sofia»s website, the most obvious shortcomings of existing approaches to the interpretation of the concept of «threat» and its main characteristics are revealed. The solution of the tasks set in the work is based on the application of methods of logical analysis, laws of terminology and methodological principles of philosophy. The paper draws attention to the fact that, unlike the general case, when a threat is formulated as the intention (possibility) of causing any harm to someone / something (the object of the threat) on the part of someone/something (the source of the threat), in technical disciplines, the threat is presented as the possibility of harmful consequences as a result of object–object/subject relations (the impact of something on someone/something). Among the identified shortcomings in the interpretation of the characteristics of the threat, it is emphasized that it does not necessarily have to be manifested. If the threat is real, it can be both explicit and hidden. In addition, its potential form is legitimate, due to the two-dimensionality of the universal «possibility». At the same time, the author draws attention to the grossest methodological miscalculation made by some researchers - the threat cannot be a phenomenon, since it represents only the possibility of harmful consequences of any phenomenon. The article draws attention to the fallacy of attempts by some authors to extend the scope of the definition of «threat» to the concepts of «blackmail» and «ultimatum», as well as to the possibility of perception responses when harm is caused as a result of the threat. The inaccuracies allowed by researchers in defining the term «threat source» are analyzed, and the validity of the use of certain terms closely related to the concept of threat, such as «threat to the safety of the object», «threat to interests», «threat of unauthorized access» is justified.

Development of video control system training stand

The article focuses on the process of teaching students technical aspects of video surveillance systems in the course "Technical Means of Security". The main attention is paid to the methods of developing professional competencies related to installation and configuration of equipment, mastering video surveillance software and mastering the application of facial recognition technologies. The article describes laboratory work in detail, starting from the theoretical basis laid at the beginning of the course to practical skills such as connecting cameras, configuring programs and creating databases for identifying individuals. The learning process includes preparation and analysis of theoretical material, performance of laboratory works, as well as testing and evaluation of the obtained results. The result is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of video surveillance systems and practical skills relevant for their future careers in security and use in everyday life. The research methodology in the article combines theoretical learning and practical laboratory work. It includes the steps of connecting video monitoring cameras, configuring software and facial recognition algorithms. Students gained experience with real equipment and programs, which contributed to deep learning of the material and development of practical skills. The scientific novelty of this article lies in the integrated approach to teaching students how to use video surveillance systems, including technical aspects of connecting the equipment, configuring software and face recognition algorithms. This approach provides not only theoretical training, but also practical mastery of skills, which is innovative in the context of security technology education programs. The findings of the article emphasize the importance of practical training in student learning. It is shown that real-life experience with equipment and programs significantly improves the quality of education and readiness of students for future professional activities. The article emphasizes that modern education in the field of security systems requires the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, thus providing comprehensive training of specialists in this important and relevant field.

Exploring the Effects of LED-Based Visible Light Communication on Reading and Color Perception in Indoor Environments: An Experimental Study.

Visible light communications (VLC) is a technology that enables the transmission of digital information with a light source. VLC is nowadays seen as a promising technology for indoor applications, helping WiFi to handle the spectrum crunch. Possible indoor applications range from Internet connection at home/office to multimedia content delivery in a museum. Despite the vast interest of researchers in both theoretical analysis and experimentation on VLC technology, no studies have been carried out on the human perceptions of objects illuminated by VLC-based lamps. It is important to define if a VLC lamp decreases the reading capability or modifies the color perception in order to make VLC a technology appropriate for everyday life use. This paper describes the results of psychophysical tests on humans to define if VLC lamps modify the perception of colors or the reading speed. The results of the reading speed test showed a 0.97 correlation coefficient between tests with and without VLC modulated light, leading us to conclude that there is no difference in the reading speed capability with and without VLC-modulated light. The results of the color perception test showed a Fisher exact test p-value of 0.2351, showing that the perception of color is not influenced by the presence of the VLC modulated light.

THE ISSUE OF FORMATION OF COMMUNICATIVE-PRAGMATIC DIRECTION IN TERMINOLOGY

The formation and development of any term field begins with the emergence of interest in the object of this field. Curiosity begets questions. Terminology is no exception. The emergence and development of this science is nothing more than the search for answers to questions related to the term system, the construction of linguistic units, their composition, and their use in everyday life and social activities. But in terminology, as in other sciences, it is an important condition that the selection of questions should be directed to a scientific goal, and that the answers to them should correspond to reality.

Bridging the Finger-Action Gap between Hand Patients and Healthy People in Daily Life with a Biomimetic System.

The hand is involved very deeply in our lives in daily activities. When a person loses some hand function, their life can be greatly affected. The use of robotic rehabilitation to assist patients in performing daily actions might help alleviate this problem. However, how to meet individual needs is a major problem in the application of robotic rehabilitation. A biomimetic system (artificial neuromolecular system, ANM) implemented on a digital machine is proposed to deal with the above problems. Two important biological features (structure-function relationship and evolutionary friendliness) are incorporated into this system. With these two important features, the ANM system can be shaped to meet the specific needs of each individual. In this study, the ANM system is used to help patients with different needs perform 8 actions similar to those that people use in everyday life. The data source of this study is our previous research results (data of 30 healthy people and 4 hand patients performing 8 activities of daily life). The results show that while each patient's hand problem is different, the ANM can successfully translate each patient's hand posture into normal human motion. In addition, the system can respond to this difference smoothly rather than dramatically when the patient's hand motions vary both temporally (finger motion sequence) and spatially (finger curvature).

Survival of lactic acid bacteria when using the developed yogurt from the milk of small cattle under in-vitro conditions

Functional nutrition is the use in everyday life of products of natural or artificial origin, which have a regulatory effect on the physiological functions, biochemical reactions of a person through the normalization of his microecological status. Cow remains a common raw material for yoghurts. In this article, the milk of small ruminants is considered as a raw material. The functionality of yogurt, shelf life, survival of bacteria in in vitro conditions are being studied. The purpose of the article is to identify the number of live microorganisms in terms of storage from - days, and in vitro conditions. Therefore, we chose the second method in order to study the viability of probiotics in the developed yogurts from sheep and goat milk, by modeling the gastrointestinal tract in vitro in comparison with the information available in the scientific literature. The studies were carried out in two stages: the stage of activation and preparation of strains, the second stage of modeling the gastrointestinal tract and checking at each stage of digestion. In this study, there were 8 samples, all samples showed a constant number of viable cells during 14 days of storage, even at 21 days there were viable bacteria. The number of viable cells was maintained at 107 and 106 CFU/mL until the 21st day of storage at 4 °C. The difference between BB counts may be related to its sensitivity to oxygen. Based on the experimental data obtained, it can be concluded that the samples showed a good initial concentration of probiotics - above 1010 CFU/g, after activation, as well as after simulating passage through the gastrointestinal tract with an average decrease of 106 and 107 CFU/g, which proves the therapeutic ability yoghurts from sheep's milk obtained according to the claimed method.

Katalog posthumanistycznych lęków w filmie Przestroga Agaty Alexander

The article contains an analysis of the science fiction film Warning (directed by A. Alexander, screenplay by A. Alexander, J. Kaye and R. Michaelson, USA–Poland 2021), which aims to determine the meaning of its structure and the motifs contained therein. As the author of the article claims, the film is an intellectual and artistic projection of the moral, existential and social consequences of technological development, especially of digital technologies. It shows a vision of the society of 2028, in which the fourth industrial revolution has already occurred. Androids, the transfer of consciousness, immortality, hybrids of religion and technology, and the resetting or virtualisation of memory no longer surprise anyone, so the effects of their use in everyday life are shown from the perspective of ordinary people. The film plot is made up of six micro‑‑stories, divided into parts and simultaneously developing, which, by presenting the existence of an individual in a technocratic world, also become an exemplification of a post‑‑humanist discourse permeated with fear and distrust toward the unreflective admiration of progress. The stories presented in the film create a kind of a “catalogue” of possible threats generated by technology, thus becoming yet another extremely current voice in the discussion about the state of modern civilization. A satirical and grotesque view of the near future supported by a catastrophic and apocalyptic imagination and a moral and didactic orientation determines the specificity of Warning’s narrative.

“Regional Linguobotanical Dictionary with Ethnocultural Data” as a Source for Creating a Galery of Phytoportraits and Fitosketches

The article demonstrates the possibility to create multidimensional studies: phytosketches and phytoportraits, dedicated to the analysis of plant images on the basis of dictionary entries of “Regional Linguobotanical Dictionary with Ethnocultural Data”, which the author is currently working on. The article introduces a term and elaborates on its distinction from the term phytoportrait, as well as formulates their main parameters. We suggest a phytoportrait model, including the following headings: introduction, dialect names of a plant/tree/shrub in the Kuban dialects, hyper-hyponymic paradigm, dialect phytomorphonyms, etymology (including folk), word-formation nest, figurative potential of a phytonym, use in everyday life, application in medicine, rites and religious festivals, folklore and folk omens, connected to plants. The maximum and minimum number of headings for each genre is indicated. The article shows the expediency of including illustrative material into the phytoportraits and phytosketches, which are either recordings of dialect speakers' live speech, presented by means of low-literate writing, or illustrative examples from ethnographic materials, the orthography of the source being preserved. The article presents one phytosketch “Zinnia” and phytoportrait “Pumpkin”, which describe the realia of the Kuban flora and their dialectal names.