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Mechanisms of Epigenetic Inheritance in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that causes debilitating functional impairment in patients. Observations from survivors of traumatic historical events solidify that this disease is not only associated with personal experiences but can also be inherited from familial traumas. Over the past decades, researchers have focused on epigenetic inheritance to understand how responses to adverse experiences can be passed down to future generations.
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The Multifaceted Sensemaking Theory
There are several key sensemaking models and theories that have attracted a lot of attention among researchers and practitioners. The adaptation and application of sensemaking has varied by field of study, organizational type, and industry. Sensemaking has been acknowledged as the catalyst for shifting research focus from a system-centered to user-centered phenomena in the field of information sciences. Sensemaking has also shifted the focus away from sender and receiver transactions in communications studies to constructions that are entangled with time, places, and perspectives.
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Relationship between Burnout and Career Satisfaction
Burnout is one of the most studied psychosocial syndromes in the workplace in recent years, typically shouldered by service professionals. Its best known and most studied definition includes three degenerative dimensions. The first is that of psychophysical exhaustion of the operator. The second is that of depersonalization (or cynicism) towards users and colleagues. The third and final stage is the reduction of professional effectiveness.
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Student and Instructor Ratings in Geographic Information Systems
Geographic information system (GIS) education empowers engineering students to make informed decisions, integrate comprehensive data, and communicate effectively through maps and visualizations. In GIS education, it is common to employ problem-based learning, which can benefit from the advantages of peer assessment methods.
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Education of Social Work
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stipulates that the social work profession aims to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, groups, and communities impacted by social disadvantages through intervention practices, teaching, research, and policy making based on principles of human rights and social justice.
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Variables to Assess Consumers towards E-Commerce
Changes in consumer behavior are driven by tastes and preferences that change over time as their socioeconomic conditions change. Evaluating online purchases in the retail sector requires considering various criteria. Researchers Kumar and Anjaly developed a scale to measure the experience of customers after the purchase, they validated an instrument made up of 35 items grouped into six dimensions: (a) delivery; (b) return and exchange; (c) customer support; (d) feel good; (e) benefits; and (f) product in hand, demonstrating that the customer experience during the online purchase process is multidimensional and that they prioritize the quality and speed of the service received.
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Social Norm
Social norms are societal expectations and guidelines regarding acceptable behavior, beliefs, and values within a given culture or community. These norms dictate appropriate conduct in various social contexts, shaping individuals' interactions, attitudes, and decisions. Social norms are enforced through informal mechanisms, such as social approval, peer pressure, and conformity, and serve to maintain social order, cohesion, and stability within societies.
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26 Jan 2024
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Social Network
A social network refers to a structure of social relationships and interactions among individuals, groups, or organizations. These relationships are characterized by connections, ties, or links that facilitate communication, exchange, and interaction within a network of interconnected nodes. Social networks can vary in size, complexity, and purpose, encompassing a wide range of interpersonal, professional, and community-based connections.
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Solidarity
Solidarity refers to the unity, cohesion, and mutual support among individuals or groups, often based on shared values, interests, or experiences. It represents a sense of common purpose, identity, and commitment to collective well-being, fostering cooperation, empathy, and reciprocity within social contexts. Solidarity can manifest in various forms, including social, political, economic, and cultural solidarity, and plays a crucial role in promoting social cohesion, resilience, and solidarity within communities and societies.
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Mathematics Enrichment Program
The mathematics enrichment activities aim to provide students with a stimulating mathematical experience, promote positive attitudes, raise the level of achievement, and contribute to efforts to enhance, generalize, and increase the general understanding of mathematics.
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