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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1439.v1

Global Trends in Breast Cancer Research: A Bibliometric Analysis from the Scopus Database (2014–2023)

Vishwas Hase, Ahirrao Manjusha

Subject: Social Sciences, Library And Information Sciences Keywords: Brest Cancer; Scientometrics; Bibliometrics; Cancer; Scopus

Online: 18 September 2024 (14:26:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1415.v1

Technological Interface Components that Support Accelerated ‎Learning in the Acquisition of Foreign Language Vocabulary

David Passig, Ganit Eshel-Kedmi, Adi Aharoni

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Accelerated learning; Acquisition of a foreign language; Luznov model; ‎CALL; VR learning environment

Online: 18 September 2024 (13:40:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1383.v1

Comparative Study of the Development of EFs in Children: Transition from the First Cycle to the Second Cycle of Early Childhood Education

ESPERANZA BAUSELA BAUSELA

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: BRIEF-P™; Development; Early Childhood Education; EFs; Parents; Teachers

Online: 18 September 2024 (11:57:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1302.v1

Motherhood in the Making: Key Determinants of Parenthood Motivation in Young Adult Women

Dario Vučenović, Matea Petrović, Katarina Jelić

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: childbearing motivation, attachment, emotional intelligence

Online: 18 September 2024 (10:29:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1372.v1

Self-Esteem, Student Engagement, and Academic Performance in Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

Udan Kusmawan

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Self-esteem; Student engagement; Academic performance; Distance education; Family systems

Online: 18 September 2024 (07:24:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1341.v1

A Combined Protection System for Wind Generators

Vladimir Kaverin, Gulim Nurmagambetova, Gennadiy Em, Sultanbek Issenov, Galina Tatkeyeva, Aliya Maussymbayeva

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: protection system; wind generator; emergency situations; icing; lightning; vibration; temperature increase

Online: 18 September 2024 (07:12:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1291.v1

Qualitative Insights into Cultural Heritage Protection in Serbia: Evaluating Legal and Institutional Gaps

Vladimir M. Cvetković, Stefan Gole, Renate Renner, Tin Lukić

Subject: Social Sciences, Safety Research Keywords: disasters; hazards; cultural heritage; protecting; qualitative research; interview; Serbia

Online: 18 September 2024 (04:57:53 CEST)

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This research is dedicated to a comprehensive examination of the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the legal and institutional measures designed to protect cultural heritage in the Republic of Serbia from the adverse effects of natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, rockfalls, floods, torrents, storms, hail, and forest fires. The study aims to identify the primary challenges and shortcomings within the existing legal and institutional framework, while also pinpointing and analyzing best practices and potential improvements for the protection system. This research posits a preliminary hypothesis suggesting that challenges may exist within the legal and institutional framework for the protection of cultural heritage in the Republic of Serbia, potentially limiting effective response and recovery following natural disasters. This hypothesis will be further developed and adapted based on the analysis of available data. Data collection for this research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with experts and an in-depth analysis of existing documentation. By conducting interviews with experts in the field, the research seeks to gather critical data and insights that will enhance the understanding of these issues and contribute to formulating viable solutions. The analysis and processing of data were carried out using ATLAS.ti software, which facilitated a comprehensive and systematic examination of the collected qualitative information. Furthermore, an assessment of the current capacity of institutions to respond rapidly and effectively to natural disasters that pose a threat to cultural heritage is a key component of the study. The ultimate goal is to develop recommendations that will fortify the legal and institutional framework, thereby bolstering the resilience of cultural heritage sites in Serbia against future natural disasters. The results of the research, highlight significant deficiencies in the legal framework, inadequate institutional capacities and resources, as well as a lack of proper training for crisis response. The need for improved inter-institutional cooperation and the development of technical-logistical resources is emphasized. This paper represents a significant contribution to the understanding and enhancement of the cultural heritage protection system, providing a foundation for further research and strategy development in this area.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1145.v1

Comparing Strategies and Success of Policy Entrepreneurs in EU Energy and Climate Policy Processes

Fredrik von Malmborg

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: Climate policy; comparative analysis; European Union; policy entrepreneurs; policy entrepreneurship; strategies

Online: 18 September 2024 (02:16:31 CEST)

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BackgroundThe clean energy transition required for decarbonisation of our societies make policymakers targets for broad business and non-business advocacy to ensure one’s often conflicting interests are protected or taken into consideration in public policies. The concept of policy entrepreneurs foregrounds the role of agency in understanding such acts of advocacy. This paper compares strategies used by policy entrepreneurs from different social spheres, advocating policy change or status quo, in four longitudinal cases related to European Union energy and climate policy 2011–2023. ResultsPolicy entrepreneurship was mainly of a cultural-institutional nature, aiming at altering or diffusing people’s perceptions, beliefs, norms and cognitive frameworks, worldviews, or institutional logics. But the actions of the European Commission did also include structural entrepreneurship, aiming at overcoming structural barriers to enhance governance influence by altering the distribution of formal authority and factual and scientific information. Motifs of policy entrepreneurs in the four cases differ, but strategies do not differ significantly between the public, private and civic spheres of society. Results indicate that civil society policy entrepreneurs focus on building broader coalitions than public and private sector entrepreneurs. There is no indication that policy entrepreneurs from a certain sector would be more successful than others in setting the agenda, changing perceptions of policy actors, or influencing actual policy change. However, policy entrepreneurs advocating policy change are more active and use more elaborated strategies than policy entrepreneurs advocating status quo. ConclusionsIt is concluded that policy entrepreneurs advocating policy change are more active and use more elaborated strategies than policy entrepreneurs advocating status quo. Thus, they are more successful in influencing policy outcomes. The European Commission was the only policy entrepreneurs to use structural entrepreneurship. the Commission acts to expand its reach into areas where the European Union does not hold much legal competence according to the constitution of the European Union. This comes with democratic deficits related to accountability and legitimacy and should be combated to reinstate and reinforce the position and powers of both the national and European legislators in taking the important decisions that impact the lives of European citizens.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1339.v1

Adaptation of Artificial Intelligence to Everyday Life for a Sustainable World: A Comparative Analysis of Artificial Intelligence and Teacher Decision-Making

Neslihan KARAKUŞ, Kerim Gedik

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Keywords: Sustainable world; artificial intelligence (AI); ethical dilemmas; teacher of ethics.

Online: 17 September 2024 (23:53:00 CEST)

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The utilization of artificial intelligence in education can contribute to sustainable development goals in various ways. AI in education can effectively convey sustainability issues to students. Through simulations and virtual environments, learners can experience sustainable practices firsthand. On the other hand artificial intelligence can assist administrators and educators in making data-informed decisions. This allows for more effective shaping of educational policies. This study explores how teachers and artificial intelligence (AI) address ethical dilemmas in edu-cation, comparing their decisions and examining the influence of variables such as gender, years of service, and education level. A total of 141 teachers from public schools in Turkey participated, and their responses were compared to AI-generated decisions using Yin's nested multiple-case de-sign. The scenarios were analyzed through five ethical frameworks: virtue ethics, deontological ethics, utilitarianism, social justice ethics, and situation ethics. Results showed that AI provided the same answer as the majority of teachers in six out of eight dilemmas but differed in two. AI favored a more analytical, result-oriented approach, while teachers emphasized empathy and rule adherence. Gender differences revealed that males leaned towards utilitarianism, while females favored social justice and situation ethics. Less experienced teachers preferred deontological and social justice ethics, while more experienced teachers leaned towards virtue ethics and utilitarian-ism. Elementary teachers emphasized virtue and social justice ethics, while middle and high school teachers favored deontological ethics and utilitarianism. The findings provide insights into ethical decision-making in education by highlighting the differences between solutions proposed by artificial intelligence and those offered by teachers. Additionally, they emphasize the im-portance of adapting artificial intelligence to everyday life to foster a sustainable world.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1331.v1

The Trail Making Test in Virtual Reality (TMT-VR): Examination of the Ecological Validity, Usability, Acceptability, and User Experience in ADHD

Katerina Alkisti Gounari, Evgenia Giatzoglou, Ryan Kemm, Ion N. Beratis, Chrysanthi Nega, Panagiotis Kourtesis

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: virtual reality; trail making test; ecological validity; usability; acceptability; user experience; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Online: 17 September 2024 (14:49:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1323.v1

Empowering Education 4.0: Impact of Using ChatGPT as a Virtual Mentor on K-12 Students Learning Science

Rafael Castañeda, Laura Mercadé, Víctor J. Gómez, Teresa Mengual, Francisco Javier Díaz-Fernández, Miguel Sinusia Lozano, Juan Navarro Arenas, Ángela Barreda, Maribel Gómez-Gómez, Elena Pinilla Cienfuegos, David Ortiz de Zárate

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: education 4.0; artificial intelligence; blended learning; ChatGPT; virtual mentor; K-12; science education

Online: 17 September 2024 (14:48:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1276.v1

Generative AI for Culturally Responsive Assessment in Science: A Conceptual Framework

Matthew Nyaaba, Xiaoming Zhai, Morgan Z. Faison

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Culturally Responsive Assessment; Assessment; Prompt Engineering; Generative AI (GenAI); Artificial Intelligence (AI); Science Education

Online: 17 September 2024 (08:43:20 CEST)

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This study highlighted the core and critical tenets that constitute culturally responsive science assessments (CRSciA) for K-12 education and aligned them with the capabilities of generative AI (GenAI). The tenets were identified based on their dominance in the literature, including Indigenous Language, Race and Ethnicity, Religious Beliefs, Family and Community, and Indigenous Knowledge. These tenets were instrumental in developing the GenAI-CRSciA framework and the subsequent prompts to generate CRSciAs aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) while comparing it with standard prompt strategies. The results showed that the GenAI-CRSciA prompting approach outperformed normal prompting strategies in terms of generating CRSciAs, proving its effectiveness in addressing the ongoing challenges in science assessments. Even though the GenAI-CRSciA framework presented assessments that cover a range of the cultural backgrounds, it presents potential challenges such as compromising curricula core competencies and overgeneralization of students’ backgrounds; overlooking subcultural variations within a country or region, for example differences between urban and rural students, or between different ethnic or linguistic groups within the same nation, which can lead to bias and less effective CRSciA outputs. To address this, we recommend that teachers provide comprehensive and specific background information about their students when using the GenAI-CRSciA prompting, ensuring that the generated content is truly reflective of the students’ unique cultural contexts. In larger class settings, teachers could implement comprehensive local data indexing, where detailed student background information is uploaded and retrievable for use in crafting more personalized CRSciAs. We strongly recommend educators to make conscious efforts to validate the generated assessments with input from human experts, including community or family, educators, and even students who are knowledgeable about the cultural nuances. We also suggest continuous professional development would be necessary to enhance teachers’ understanding of the cultural tenets.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1250.v1

The Evolutionary Framework for Human-Machine Alignment

Gleb Vzorin

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Superalignment; Human-AI co-evolution; HCI; machine culture

Online: 17 September 2024 (06:19:39 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1198.v1

Perceptions and Awareness of the Effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions in Selected Coastal Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

Chinomnso Chinazum ONWUBIKO, Dennis Worlanyo Aheto

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: coastal ecosystems; disaster risk reduction; perceptions; awareness; nature-based solutions; effectiveness

Online: 17 September 2024 (05:11:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1182.v1

15-Minute City: An Attempt to Measure Proximity to Urban Services in Rome

Keti Lelo, Francesco Chiaradia, Salvatore Monni, Federico Tomassi

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: 15-minute city; proximity; inequalities; mapping; Rome

Online: 16 September 2024 (12:27:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1215.v1

A Survey System for Artificial Intelligence-Based Painting Using Generative Adversarial Network Techniques

Ming-Der Jean, Chaoyang Zhang, Xiang Li

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: AI painting software; generative adversarial networks; fuzzy hierarchical analysis; evaluation models

Online: 16 September 2024 (11:39:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1218.v1

Human Rights in Saudi Arabia and The Country Vision Of 2030: An Analytical Perspective

Safran Almakaty

Subject: Social Sciences, Area Studies Keywords: human rights; Saudi Arabia; Vision 2030; women's rights; labor rights; qualitative analysis

Online: 16 September 2024 (11:37:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1168.v1

Into the Weeds: A Case Study of Pro-Environmental Behavior Through the North Carolina Native Plant Forum on Facebook

Sera Harold, Carla C. Johnson

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: pro-environmental behavior; social media; environmental education; Facebook

Online: 16 September 2024 (09:45:15 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2328.v3

An Assessment of Agent-Based Modelling Tools for Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change

Tom Selje, Rayhan Islam, Boris Heinz

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Community-based adaptation; climate change adaptation; agent-based modelling; simulations; tool assessment

Online: 16 September 2024 (09:35:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1144.v1

Examining the Impact of Urban Parks and Social Aspects on Social Sustainability: A Case Study of Konya, Turkey

Saliha Beste Büyükağaçcı, Nurgül Arısoy

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: social indicators; social sustainability; urban parks; sustainability

Online: 14 September 2024 (16:16:00 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1068.v1

Various Prospects of Biodiesel Production: Techniques and Challenges

Muhammad Ammad Jamil, Shamsa Aziz, Muhammad Salman Khalid

Subject: Social Sciences, Transportation Keywords: Biodiesel; Biodiesel production; Transesterification; Non-edible feedstock; Catalysts; Properties

Online: 14 September 2024 (10:16:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1011.v1

A Pandemic Risk Index to Monitor the Risk of Pará’s Coastal Municipalities during COVID-19: Addressing Vulnerabilities and Open Space Management

Ana Beatriz Brito Dias, Jose Antonio Jimenez, Luci Cajueiro Carneiro Pereira, Brenda Ribeiro Padilha da Silva, Luan Rabelo, Farley Darlan dos Santos Fernandes

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: pandemic; Covid-19; risk Index; social vulnerability; beaches

Online: 14 September 2024 (04:25:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1056.v1

Who would taste it? Exploring decision-making styles and intention to eat insect-based food among Italian University students

Maria Elide Vanutelli, Roberta Adorni, Paolo Alberto Leone, Aldo Luperini, Marco D’Addario, Patrizia Steca

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: automatic attitudes 1; explicit attitudes 2; intentions 3; IAT 4; novel foods 5; insect-based food 6; decision-making style 7

Online: 13 September 2024 (14:52:43 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2328.v2

An Assessment of Agent-Based Modelling Tools for Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change

Tom Selje, Rayhan Islam, Boris Heinz

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Community-based adaptation; climate change adaptation; agent-based modelling; simulations; tool assessment

Online: 13 September 2024 (10:47:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1070.v1

Multidisciplinary Professional Talent Cultivation in the Internationalization of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech Industry

Xin Xiong

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: foreign language education; the internalization of China’ s Agri-Sci-Tech industry; professional + foreign language; foreign language + professional

Online: 13 September 2024 (10:35:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1073.v1

The Eye of Every Storm: Policy Entrepreneurs to Strengthen the Role of Energy Efficiency in EU Climate Policy

Fredrik von Malmborg

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: Demand-side flexibility; energy efficiency; European Union; multiple streams framework; policy entrepreneurs; policy process

Online: 13 September 2024 (09:48:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1069.v1

The Creative Awareness Theory: A Grounded Theory Study of Inherent Self-Regulation in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Rebecca E. Champ, Marios Adamou, Warren Gillibrand, Sally Arrey, Barry Tolchard

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: adult ADHD; neurodevelopmental disorders; self-regulation; grounded theory; self-determination theory; positive aspects; positive attributes; creative adjustment

Online: 13 September 2024 (09:00:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1061.v1

Transformation of Organizational Behavior in Village Fund Management: Evaluation Study and Increasing the Effectiveness of Development Programs

Beatus Tampaip, Yosephina Ohoiwutun, Alexander Phuk Tjilen, Pulung Riyanto

Subject: Social Sciences, Government Keywords: Organizational Behavior; Village Fund; Development Effectiveness; Team Structure; Community Involvement

Online: 13 September 2024 (07:24:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0941.v1

Technical Fouls Effect on Momentum Change: Does the Season (Regular vs. Playoffs) Matter?

Gershon Tenenbaum, Yaniv K. Maymon, Tomer Ben-Zion, Assaf Lev

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: technical foul; psychological momentum; basketball; performance; coaches; Playoffs

Online: 13 September 2024 (04:15:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1001.v1

Impact of ESG Rating Disagreement on Debt Financing Costs

Fei Su, Xiaoran Xue

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: ESG; ESG rating disagreement; Debt financing costs; Mechanism analysis

Online: 12 September 2024 (16:02:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0931.v1

Family Functioning and Cohesion Scale: Validation of a Short Instrument for the Assessment of Intrafamily Relations

Vagioula Tsoutsi, Dimitris Dikeos

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Family cohesion; intrafamily relations; family functioning; scale

Online: 12 September 2024 (13:12:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0911.v1

An Agro-Food Planning System: Democratic, Decentralized, Holistic, and Voluntary Participatory

Murat Öztürk

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Agricultural planning; agro-food system planning; democratic planning; food security

Online: 12 September 2024 (11:32:46 CEST)

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In both capitalist and socialist economies, agricultural planning has been un-derstood as the allocation of planting areas to certain products, and the exist-ence of farmers, who are the main productive actors, as humans, their pro-duction potential and their ability to act rationally have been neglected. In ad-dition, in both economic structures, the desired results have only been achieved partially by determining prices. These experiences also reveal two important results: Agriculture is not fully planned, but it cannot be continued without planning either. Secondly, in a structure where production is social, it is nec-essary for agricultural products to have an exchange value, but price is a mul-tifunctional phenomenon and how it is determined is important. The current equivalent of the claim that prices are determined through the market mecha-nism is to advocate that prices are determined by capitalist companies that have monopoly power in the markets. The increasingly severe problems and in-creasing fragility of agricultural-food markets, which are already largely under the control of these institutions, already prove that this structure is not a solu-tion. On the other hand, it is no longer possible to provide food security by planning primary agricultural products alone, agri-food production and dis-tribution have acquired different structural characteristics, and it has become necessary to address food security within the framework of agri-food systems. Therefore, effective agricultural planning actually requires the planning of the agricultural food system as a whole. The e-nam system, which is being popu-larized in India and has achieved a certain success, points out that it is possible to organize and manage agricultural food markets after primary production. Moreover, it also shows that technological opportunities offer more effective planning opportunities. In this study, first of all, based on historical and current experiences, the inadequacies of the market mechanism, the fact that agricul-tural production is carried out by using living things to produce living things and depending on uncontrollable factors have been taken into consideration. Then, it has been concluded that a democratic, mix of centralized and decen-tralized planning, aiming to determine both production quantities and prices by utilizing the capacity and conditions of farmers and technological opportunities will meet today's needs. And in accordance with this result, a basic planning proposal has been presented.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0960.v1

Engaging Vulnerabilities in the Analysis of Political Hate and Threats: The Case of Nasty Rhetoric in Swedish Climate Politics

Fredrik von Malmborg

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: climate politics; democracy; far-right populism; hate; nasty politics; neoliberalism; threats; vulnerability

Online: 12 September 2024 (11:05:12 CEST)

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Following the course of critical researchers in management and organisation studies, striving to move away from traditional norms of academic writing that has created an empty, homogenous time with a focus on counting rather than content towards a more vertical writing, I dig deep down in this paper along the slope of what touches me deeply – a democratic decline in climate politics. Resonating with my own experiences of hate and threat campaigns, not locking my own vulnerabilities in, I analyse qualitatively the usage, reasons, contents, senders and targets of ‘nasty rhetoric’ in Swedish climate politics, and the implications thereof for democracy. With the 2022 elections to the Swedish parliament, a far-right populist nativist party gained tangible powers dictating the content and process of Swedish climate politics. In less than two years, Swedish climate politics have turned into an antidemocratic divisive politics portraying climate science as “a point of view”, female journalists writing about climate change and climate policy as “crypto environmentalists”, “motherfuckers” and “moron hags” that should be “fired” and “raped”, and the climate justice movement as “terrorists” and “a threat to Swedish democracy” that should be “sent to prison” and “executed”. Such ‘nasty rhetoric’ is used not only by anonymous trolls in social media, but by the prime minister, cabinet ministers and parliamentarians, even in debates in the Swedish parliament. It has inspired the far-right extremist movement to use physical violence. Use of nasty politics aims to silence the opponents to the government’s climate policy, the political opposition, climate scientists, the climate justice movement and journalists, breaching liberal and deliberative democratic norms such as legitimacy, accountability and justice. It is a powerful tactic that leaves its targets with an anxious fear of losing control and often a need for disappearance. Many targets resign or stay silent. I chose to break the silence and write differently about the issue.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0962.v1

Spatial Analysis of Middle-Mile Transport for Advanced Air Mobility: A Case Study of Rural North Dakota

Raj Bridgelall

Subject: Social Sciences, Transportation Keywords: Air Cargo; Autonomous Aircraft; Autonomous Trucks; Multimodal Freight Hubs; Middle-Mile Transport; Supply Chain Optimization; Supply Chain Management; Freight Transport Efficiency; Logistics Network Optimization; Environmental Sustainability

Online: 12 September 2024 (08:16:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0977.v1

Unraveling Youth Indebtedness in China: A Case Study Based on “Debtors Avengers” Community on Douban

Junan Zhang, Dong Liu

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: youth indebtedness; credit liberalization; Debt-fueled Debt

Online: 12 September 2024 (07:57:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0966.v1

The Direct and Indirect Effect of Academic Self-Efficacy on the Association between Students’ Feedback Sensitivity and Adjustment

Carolina Lunetti, Laura Di Giunta, Clementina Comitale, Ainzara Favini

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: adolescence; feedback sensitivity; academic self-efficacy; prosocial behavior; scholastic performance

Online: 12 September 2024 (05:39:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0909.v1

Understanding Belief - A Mindset Agency Approach

Maurice Yolles

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Agency Behaviour; Complex Adaptive Systems; Mindset Agency Theory (MAT); Affect-cognition and Tangible-intangible; Traits; Core beliefs; Self-efficacy beliefs; adaptation and Behaviour; Technology

Online: 11 September 2024 (15:26:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0854.v1

Storied Rocks: Portals to Other Dimensions

Richard Stoffle, Kathleen Van Vlack, Alannah Bell, Bianca Eguino Uribe

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: Rock Paintings; Pictographs; Rock Peckings; Petroglyphs; Native American Culture Heritage; Southwestern USA; Western USA; Ethnography; Geosites; Geotrails; and Geoscapes

Online: 11 September 2024 (10:32:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0811.v1

Performance Analysis Using the Classification Composition and Match Records in Wheelchair Basketball

Min-Chang Kim, Seunghun Lee

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: Wheelchair Basketball; Classification; Performance; Trend analysis

Online: 11 September 2024 (02:50:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0731.v1

Sustainable Mobility in the Century of Metropolises: Case Study of Greater London

Vinicius De Tomasi Ribeiro, Ana Cristina Fachinelli

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Metropolitan regions; Greater London; Metropolitan; Mobility; Sustainable

Online: 10 September 2024 (12:06:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0730.v1

Pedagogical Translanguaging in L2 Teaching for Adult Migrants: Assessing Feasibility and Emotional Impact

Julie Franck, Despina Papadopoulou

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: second language teaching; pedagogical translanguaging; derivational morphology; emotions; forced migration

Online: 10 September 2024 (12:05:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0719.v1

Attitudes towards Climate Change among Wilderness Seekers

Piotr Próchniak, Adam Ossowski

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: wilderness; climate change; outdoor recreation; attitude

Online: 10 September 2024 (09:58:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0759.v1

Implementation of Quality Function Deployment to Improve Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Institutes of Engineering in Oman

Jawaher Rashid Ahmed Al yaarubi, Amuthakkannan Rajakannu

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Quality Function Deployment(QFD); Total Quality Management (TQM); Online learning and Teaching; Higher Education Institutions (HEI); Voice Of Customer (VOC)

Online: 10 September 2024 (09:01:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0751.v1

Regulation Practice and Prospect of Privacy Protection of Data Flows in China

Liping Yang, Yiling Lin, Bing Chen

Subject: Social Sciences, Law Keywords: data flows; privacy protection; legislative framework; judicial practice; technical measures

Online: 10 September 2024 (09:00:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0706.v1

Effects of the Spatial Distribution of Activities and Gender Issues in Travel Behavior in the Barcelona Metropolitan Region

Lídia Montero, Lucía Mejía-Dorantes, Jaume Barceló

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: travel behaviour; sequence analysis; equity; clustering; spatial analysis; gender

Online: 10 September 2024 (08:07:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0707.v1

Associations among Beliefs Supporting Patriarchal Principles, Conflict Avoidance, and Economic Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships of Ultraorthodox Jews

Ruth Berkowitz, David Mehlhausen-Hassoen, Zeev Winstok

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: patriarchal principles; conflict avoidance; economic violence; intimate partner violence

Online: 10 September 2024 (08:00:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0746.v1

Value Extraction and Integrated Utilization of Spatial Assets in Old Communities Regeneration: A Case Study of Central Guangzhou, China

Xiaoyong Yin, Yiming Tang, Lei Yuan, Yongjun Ai, Yan Tang

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: old communities; spatial assets; value extraction; integrated utilization; Guangzhou; China

Online: 10 September 2024 (05:48:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0700.v1

Innovationology: A Comprehensive, Transdisciplinary Framework for Driving Transformative Innovation in the 21st Century

Pitshou Moleka

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: innovationology; innovation science; transdisciplinary research; transformative innovation; multilevel determinants; innovative ecosystems; epistemology; pragmatism; context-dependent process; organizations; holistic model; strategies; innovative mindsets; innovative ecosystems; entrepreneurs; corporate leaders; policymakers; science; paradigm shift; sociology; psychology; management; complexity; polycentric governance; inclusive innovation; sustainable development; Schumpeter; Drucker; Dewey

Online: 9 September 2024 (14:12:15 CEST)

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In an era of rapid technological advancements, complex global challenges, and intense market competition, the ability to generate and scale innovative solutions has become a critical imperative for organizations, policymakers, and societies worldwide. However, the existing academic landscape has lacked a cohesive, multidisciplinary framework for comprehensively understanding the multifaceted nature of innovation. Innovationology, a newly established scientific discipline, aims to address this gap by providing a unifying, transdisciplinary approach to the study and practice of transformative innovation. This comprehensive article introduces Innovationology as a cutting-edge science that integrates insights from diverse fields, including management, psychology, sociology, economics, and technology studies. Innovationology posits that innovation is a multilayered, context-dependent phenomenon, shaped by the intricate interplay of individual, team, organizational, and ecosystem-level factors. By synthesizing the latest theoretical advancements and empirical evidence, this article presents a holistic model of Innovationology that illuminates the key determinants of radical, game-changing innovations capable of disrupting existing industries and creating new market spaces. The article delves deep into the individual cognitive, behavioral, and motivational drivers of innovativeness, the team dynamics and organizational structures that foster collaborative innovation, and the ecosystem-level characteristics that catalyze the emergence and scaling of transformative innovations. Importantly, the article explores the crucial role of contextual factors, such as socio-cultural norms, institutional support, and resource availability, in shaping innovation outcomes. This article also establishes the epistemological foundations of Innovationology, grounding it in a transdisciplinary, holistic, and pragmatic approach to knowledge generation. Innovationology embraces a pluralistic epistemology that acknowledges the complexity and context-dependence of innovation, drawing on diverse methodological approaches to capture the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon. Furthermore, the article outlines the object of Innovationology, which is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the drivers, processes, and outcomes of transformative innovation. Innovationology seeks to elucidate the multilevel determinants of innovation, the dynamic interplay between various factors, and the contextual influences that shape innovation trajectories. By establishing a unifying, transdisciplinary framework, Innovationology aims to bridge the gap between innovation theory and practice, empowering a wide range of stakeholders to unlock the transformative potential of innovation. Importantly, this article outlines the practical applications of Innovationology, providing comprehensive strategies and evidence-based interventions for cultivating innovative mindsets, designing innovation-conducive organizational systems, and navigating the challenges of innovative ecosystems. The implications of Innovationology for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers, and innovation scholars are discussed in detail. By establishing Innovationology as a distinct, authoritative scientific discipline, this article sets the foundation for a more holistic, context-sensitive understanding of innovation and its multifaceted drivers. The insights generated by this new science can empower global organizations, institutions, and policymakers to address the complex, interconnected challenges of the 21st century through the strategic deployment of transformative innovations.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0673.v1

Caregiver Tax Credit Uptake in Canada between 1998-2015: An Analysis of the Longitudinal Administrative Databank

Peter Kitchen, Benjamin Kow, Allison Williams

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: caregiver tax credit; caregiver support; Canadian caregiving; caregiver amount

Online: 9 September 2024 (14:03:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0650.v1

Muslim World League (MWL) as a Soft Power Tool to Serve Muslims Globally: A Descriptive and Analytical Study

Safran Almakaty

Subject: Social Sciences, Religion Keywords: Muslim World League; soft power; global Muslim community; religious diplomacy; international relations; Political Communication theory

Online: 9 September 2024 (14:02:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0659.v1

Leisure Instruction Content Considered Important by Special Education Teachers for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Kazuaki Maebara, Yukiya Yamada

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: leisure instruction; intellectual disabilities; social participation; special education; vocational life

Online: 9 September 2024 (13:53:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0692.v1

Zakah in Non-islamic Countries: Addressing Economic Struggles and Religious Commitments of Muslims

Masood Ahmed

Subject: Social Sciences, Religion Keywords: Islam; Zakah; Economics; Inflation; Interest; Poverty; Growth and Development

Online: 9 September 2024 (12:48:06 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2427.v2

New Insights for Teaching the One Health Approach: Transformative Environmental Education for Sustainability

José Manuel Pérez-Martín, Tamara Esquivel-Martín

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: education for sustainability; GreenComp; LifeComp; one health; scientific practices; systems thinking; TeachComp; transformative environmental education

Online: 9 September 2024 (12:06:53 CEST)

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The One Health approach often reaches classrooms through Environmental Education (EE), which aims to guide society's response to current crises (environmental, health, economic, values). However, traditional EE teaching has focused on isolated ecological concepts and standardized solutions, ignoring the multidimensional nature of EE and failing to integrate the interdependence between environmental, animal, and human health. Moreover, teacher training often neglects didactic content knowledge, preventing students from acquiring the systemic vision needed to address eco-social problems and create sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This limits teachers’ ability to influence students' concerns and behaviours. In this context, this study aims to reflect on the current state of the issue and propose strategies informed by Science Education research to improve EE teaching, enabling the integration of One Health dimensions through effective didactics to achieve Transformative Environmental Education (TEE). For this purpose, we begin by addressing the limitations identified in recent systematic reviews, shifting the paradigm towards a symbiosis of EE and Science Education through scientific practices. We then present practical examples showcasing successful EE initiatives that foster a deeper understanding of socio-environmental issues, encourage innovative solutions, and nurture engaged citizens from early education onwards. These proposals can support classroom practice and ongoing teacher self-development. Pedagogical strategies include tackling issues that require systemic and critical thinking by developing scientific and epistemic practices while raising awareness of environmental justice. Thus, this study advocates for a new vision of EE, integrating the One Health approach, which could be applied to develop new educational programs, including teacher training. This would lead to a new learning evaluation model and help identify key determinants that trigger pro-environmental behaviours.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0564.v1

Statistical Law between Areas and Perimeters Created by a Moving Trajectory

Atushi Ishikawa, Shouji Fujimoto, Takayuki Mizuno, Yoshimi Tanaka

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: GPS data; human movement trajectories; individual attributes; external factors; linearity

Online: 9 September 2024 (11:42:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0632.v1

Impeding Digital Transformation by Establishing a Continuous Process of Competence Reconfiguration: Developing the New Construct and Measurements for Sustained Learning

Sandra Starke, Iveta Ludviga

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: Digital transformation; digital competences; sustained learning; knowledge management

Online: 9 September 2024 (09:17:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0624.v1

Maternal Behavioral Patterns and Their Impact on Fetal Development Trajectories

Nidhi Jithesh

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: perinatal mental health; maternal- fetal attachment; maternal depression

Online: 9 September 2024 (08:28:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0538.v1

AI and the Sustainability of the Signaling and Human Capital Roles of Higher Education

W. Robert J. Alexander, Raffaella Belloni

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: human capital; signaling; sustainability of higher education; AI; LLMs

Online: 6 September 2024 (12:08:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0496.v1

Exploring the Role of Psychedelic Experiences on Wellbeing and Symptoms of Disordered Eating

Nadine Loh, David Luke

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Psychedelics; eating disorders; anorexia; chronic; qualitative; mystical experience; psilocybin; ayahuasca; psychedelic experience; psychedelic assisted therapy; treatment resistant

Online: 6 September 2024 (09:38:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0480.v1

Constructing the Early-Stage Framework of Cultural Identity Enlightenment in Heritage Education

Ran Zheng, Liangjing Guo

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: cultural identity enlightenment framework; heritage education for early years; sustainable development goals; goal system construction

Online: 6 September 2024 (08:11:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0291.v1

Critical Control Points for Reducing Post‐Harvest Losses along the Milk Value Chain: Insights from Nandi and Kakamega Counties, Kenya

Simon Wanjala Omondi, John Kidali, Elias Kamau, Festus M. Murithi

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: Post harvest losses; milk value chain; farmers; cooperatives; Kenya

Online: 5 September 2024 (12:35:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0393.v1

Emotional Intelligence and Burnout Among Adolescent Basketball Players: The Mediating Effect of Emotional Labor

Wenjun Xue, Yiming Tao, Yangyi Huang, Guannan Liu, Huiru Wang

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: adolescent athletes; ; emotional intelligence; ; burnout; ; emotional labor; ; basketball players

Online: 5 September 2024 (12:34:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0269.v1

Investigating How Policies and Other Conditions Contribute Influencing Agricultural GHG Emissions in the EU

Francesco Galioto, Irene Criscuoli, Andrea Martelli, Maria Valentina Lasorella, Ilaria Falconi, Danilo Marandola, Giovanni Dara Guccione, Francesca Varia

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Policy evaluation; Climate mitigation; Soil health; Rural Development Programs

Online: 5 September 2024 (06:02:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0364.v1

Adaptation and Validation of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire (PBQ) for Chinese Population

W.Y. Winnie Yiu, H.N. Amy Cheung, Paul W.C. Wong

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Animal or Pet Bereavement; Chinese Validation; Pet Loss; Psychometric Validation

Online: 4 September 2024 (13:31:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0301.v1

Resilience, Anger, and Insomnia in Nurses after the End of the Pandemic Crisis

Argyro Pachi, Aspasia Panagiotou, Nikolaos Soultanis, Maria Ivanidou, Maria Manta, Christos Sikaras, Ioannis Ilias, Athanasios Tselebis

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: insomnia; anger; resilience; post-pandemic; nursing workforce

Online: 4 September 2024 (12:09:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0348.v1

Reducing Insurance Costs: Adoption of Protective Wearable Artificial Intelligence Devices by Couriers

Wei Sun, Junghoon Kim, Su Huadong

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: push-pull-mooring; affective event theory; wearable AI devices; perceived security; social influence; innovativeness

Online: 4 September 2024 (09:42:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0297.v1

Design and Implementation of a Musical System for the Development of Creativity through Electroacoustic Music in Edu-Cational Contexts

Esteban Peris, Adolf Murillo, Jesus Tejada

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: software design; music education; sound creation; electro-acoustic music

Online: 4 September 2024 (08:30:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0244.v1

What about Land Uses in Mobility Hub Planning?

Allan Pimenta, Liton (Md) Kamruzzaman

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: mobility hubs; land use; typology; transit patronage; cycling; Melbourne

Online: 4 September 2024 (04:51:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0199.v1

How Experiences of Stigma and Discrimination at Various Points in the Queer Life Course Interrelates with Alcohol Use: Views from Sexually and Gender Diverse Youth

Jorge Flores-Aranda, Yannick Gaudette, Anthea Dalle, Dominic Nadeau, Mathieu Goyette

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: LGBTQ+ youth; Alcohol use; Queer life course; Stigma; Discrimination

Online: 3 September 2024 (07:30:23 CEST)

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Background: The life courses of sexually and gender diverse individuals are shaped by a series of events that include acceptance of one’s own sexual orientation or gender identity, the coming out process, socialization in the LGBTQ+ environment. Generally experienced in a cis-heteronormative context, it is marked by stigma and discrimination and the social harms they can cause, including a higher-than-average prevalence of alcohol use. Objectives: To profile the alcohol use of SGD youth from a life course perspective; and to explore individual perceptions regarding the personal, social and cultural factors (including stigmatization and its consequences) modulating their consumption. Methodology: This qualitative descriptive study is grounded in symbolic interactionism. Semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 90 minutes were conducted with LGBTQ+ youth aged 18 to 30 using alcohol at least once a week. A thematic analysis was performed. Results: 31 individuals aged 18–29 (average age: 25) were interviewed. The average score regarding alcohol use was 14.25 (SD: 4–31), which corresponds to moderate risk and indicates the need for a brief intervention. Our study document how higher alcohol use among LGBTQ+ youth is shaped by individual, community and cultural factors at different points in the queer life course. Among the factors influencing drinking are the emotions experienced when questioning sexual orientation and/or gender identity as well as the feelings resulting from stigma and discrimination. Our findings also indicate the influence of socializing in the queer community and meeting peers and partners, as well as that of LGBTQ+ cultural practices. Discussion: Our study indicates the need for grassroots-level interventions that work to mitigate social pressures in queer socialization contexts. Accordingly, any intervention, whether preventive or therapeutic, must consider the interplay of personal, social, community and cultural factors. Interventions regarding alcohol use must build on the strengths of community and the sense of belonging.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0174.v1

Synergizing Systems Thinking and Technology-Enhanced Learning Using the Flow Theory Framework

Brina Kurent, Stanislav Avsec

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: systems thinking; higher-order thinking; student engagement; technology-enhanced learning; flow; optimal experience; sustainable education

Online: 3 September 2024 (07:29:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0563.v5

Amplifying Religious Literacy Education through the Frameworks of Global Competence

Tim Hall

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: cultural studies; global competence; global literacy; intercultural competence; religious literacy; religious literacy education

Online: 3 September 2024 (05:42:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2252.v1

Smallholder Market-Driven Cassava Production: Inefficiencies of Farmer-Led Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Lake Region, Kenya

Simon Wanjala Omondi, Paul Tana, Cosmas Lutomia

Subject: Social Sciences, Area Studies Keywords: Farmer-led SMEs; Market; Cassava value chain; entrepreneurial model; Lake Region Kenya

Online: 3 September 2024 (05:08:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0105.v1

Critical infrastructures in an Informal Settlement of Maputo City, Mozambique: The Special Importance of Sectors Interdependencies for Interventions Prioritization

Sílvia Cabrita, José Saldanha Matos, Filipa Ferreira

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Informal Settlements; Interdependencies; Maputo city; Sanitation; Urban infrastructures

Online: 2 September 2024 (17:01:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0097.v1

Greek Norms for the D-kefs Verbal and Design Fluency Subtests in Adult Population between 20–49 Years Old

Marianna Tsatali, Andromachi Konstantinou, Fotini Surdu, Despina Moraitou

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: D-KEFS, design fluency, executive functions, normative data, verbal fluency

Online: 2 September 2024 (13:38:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0101.v1

The Cyborg Cyclist: Articulating a Sociotechnical Imaginary of E-Velomobility

Lindsay Broadwell, Neil Brown

Subject: Social Sciences, Transportation Keywords: velomobility; e-velomobility; bicycle; EAPC; e-bike; transportation; sociotechnical imaginary

Online: 2 September 2024 (13:35:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0043.v1

Analyzing the Cooling Effects of Water Facilities in Urban Park: The Case of Sangju Namsan Park, South Korea

Young-Shin Yim, Tae Hyoung Kim, Hyunmin Daniel Zoh, Tae Kyung Kwon

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Urban parks; Climate adaptation; Cooling effects; Microclimate; Water facilities; Urban heat island; Thermal comfort; Sangju Namsan Park

Online: 2 September 2024 (11:28:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2246.v1

Will “Seeking Pleasure” Definitely “Sap One’s Spirit?”: Impacts of Mobile Phone Addiction on Research Self-Efficacy

Peng Li, Jiangyuan Chen, Zhitong Duan, Wei Xu, Yangcun Feng

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: mobile phone addition; research self-efficacy; mental stress; stress mindset

Online: 2 September 2024 (10:51:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0015.v1

Applying Bourdieu's Theory to Public Perceptions of Water Scarcity During El Niño: A Case Study of Santa Marta, Colombia

Miguel A. De Luque-Villa, Hernán Darío Granda-Rodríguez, Cristina Isabel Garza-Tatis, Mauricio González-Méndez

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Bourdieu's theory; Colombia; El Niño southern oscillation phenomenon; habitus; water management; water scarcity perception

Online: 2 September 2024 (08:45:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0024.v1

Normative Data for the D-KEFS Color-Word Interference and Trail Making Tests Adapted in Greek Adult Population 20–49 Years Old

Marianna Tsatali, Fotini Surdu, Andromachi Konstantinou, Despina Moraitou

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: D-KEFS; Color-Word Interference; executive functions; normative data; Trail Making Test

Online: 2 September 2024 (08:44:58 CEST)

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Background: This study was designed to adapt the Delis-Kaplan Executive System (D-KEFS) version of the Color-Word Interference (CWIT) and Trail making Tests (TMT) in Greek adult population from 20 to 49 years old, since it is of research as well as clinical importance to detect executive functions’ impairment in young adults with neurological or/and psychiatric conditions. Aims: Norms for the Greek adult population have been calculated to be available for neuropsychologists and health professionals who work in relevant settings. Methods: The study sample consisted of 101 healthy adults (41% male and 60% female), aged 20 to 49 years (M=32.16, SD=11.57) with education from 12 to 19 years of schooling (M=14.51, SD= .89). Pearson correlation test as well as chi square test were conducted to examine potential associations between gender, age, education, and participants’ performance. Afterwards, we calculated normative data using raw scores and transformed them to percentile scores. Finally, Greek norms were compared to the original raw scores, which were transformed in scaled scores by Delis et al. (2001). Results: The findings showed that age was the only variable which affected CWIT, whereas level of education as well as age were predictive factors for most TMT conditions, except for the visual scanning test (Condition 1). Gender did not affect both tests. Finally, D-KEFS norms for CWIT and TMT are available for Greek adult population to help clinicians detect executive functions’ deficits and therefore adjust tailored therapeutic strategies. Additionally, it is of great importance to use these tests for research purposes. Conclusion: Given that executive functions are assumed as high- level skills, which are highly related to everyday functionality, adapted tests contribute not only to assess the progression of any existing neurological as well as psychiatric disorders, but they can also be used to evaluate patients’ ability to live independently, as well as their access to work.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2229.v1

Mapping Rural Mobility in the Global South: A Participatory GIS Approach for Assessments of Daily Movement Needs and Practice

Pablo De Roulet, Jérôme Chenal, Baraka Jean-Claude Munyaka, Uttam Pudasaini

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: Participatory Geographic Information System (PGIS); Network Analysis; Rural Mobility; Nepal; Kenya

Online: 30 August 2024 (18:44:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2234.v1

Curvilinear Effect of Ethical Leadership on Emotional Exhaustion. The Role of Affective Commitment

Carlos Santiago-Torner, Mònica González-Carrasco, Rafael Alberto Miranda Ayala

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: ethical leadership; burnout; organizational commitment; work stress; organizational trust; emotional exhaustion

Online: 30 August 2024 (18:44:20 CEST)

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Purpose: The impact of ethical leadership on employee emotional exhaustion has been widely analyzed. However, the effect of the leader's moral intensity on the employee's emotional state has gone unnoticed. This research seeks to show that ethical management by the leader affects employees' emotional exhaustion in accordance with the scope of the leader's moral standards. Their relationship is not necessarily linear but adopts a curvilinear pattern as a function of the leader's ethical intensity, and affective commitment acts as a mediating mechanism. Methods: A simple mediation model is used. The sample consists of 448 professionals in six organizations in the Colombian electrical sector who responded to an online questionnaire. The sampling is probabilistic by conglomerates. Findings: This research revealed that ethical behavior is voluntary in nature and develops in an environment of trust. When the ethical leader surpasses specific moral turning points, the follower's learning becomes an obligation, preventing affective fluidity. A search for acceptance implies constant consumption of resources that weakens the follower's capacity for self-regulation until it is exhausted. Furthermore, when the leader's expectations are difficult to achieve, affective commitment causes emotional ambiguity in followers, intensifying the stress associated with their role and increasing the likelihood of burnout. Originality: This research challenges conventional wisdom about the positive, linear effect of ethical leadership on employees' emotional state. It broadens the understanding of this management style and fills a crucial knowledge gap by introducing a new perspective. Practical Implications: A horizontal, balanced, and accessible leader can quickly convey a convincing ethical discourse. Emphasizing the vulnerability and importance of human beings can help prevent moral anguish and ethical distances. This, in turn, provides followers with resources to mitigate exhaustion and strengthen commitment.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2258.v1

An Analysis of Key Factors Driving Food Tourism Develop-ment: A Scenario-Based Approach in the Rural Areas of Iran

Amir Karbassi Yazdi, Davood Jamini, Hossein Komasi, Giuliani Coluccio

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: Tourism; Tourism Development; Food Tourism; Futures Studies; Scenario Planning

Online: 30 August 2024 (15:43:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2227.v1

Yoga and Mindfulness: Enhancing Executive Skills in Transitional Economies

Mary Smith, Saran Singh

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Transitional economies; Executive development; Mindfulness-based interventions; Cross-cultural competence; Prosocial behavior

Online: 30 August 2024 (13:02:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2224.v1

The Ripple Framework: Co-Producing Social, Cultural, and Economic Value in Care through a Generative and Relational Approach

Luis Soares, Sarah Kettley

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Design Research Methods; Radical Participatory Design; Relational Research; Collaboration; Behaviour Change; Complexity; Ripples; Value; Trust

Online: 30 August 2024 (11:14:51 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2217.v1

Plastic Waste Pollution in Lorry Stations in Accra: Challenges and Solutions An In-Depth Analysis and Action Plan

McKenna North, Makafui Awuku

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: plastic pollution; plastic waste; waste pollution; pollution; plastic; lorry stations; ghana; stations

Online: 30 August 2024 (11:05:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2189.v1

Does Trauma Change the Way Individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Deal with Positive Stimuli?

Olimpia Pino, Maurizio Rossi, Matteo Charles Malvezzi

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; emotional numbing; valence; arousal; reward system; trauma; refugees

Online: 30 August 2024 (10:54:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2059.v1

Innovative Approaches in Pericardiocentesis Training: A Comparative Study of 3D-Printed Mannequins and Virtual Reality Simulations

Alberto Rubio-López, Rodrigo García-Carmona, Rodrigo Garcia-Carmona, Alejandro Rubio-Navas, Ángel González-Pinto, Pablo Cardinal-Fernández

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: intensive care training; pericardiocentesis; simulation models; 3D-printed mannequin; virtual reality (VR) training; medical education; heart rate variability (HRV); stress analysis in medical training

Online: 30 August 2024 (03:10:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2184.v1

The Implications Of Covid-19 Crisis On The Socioeconomic Conditions Of Sudanese Families

Amira Yousif Babiker Badri, Hind ahmed Bushra

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: ; Covid-19 in Sudan; socioeconomic and health policies

Online: 29 August 2024 (14:30:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2135.v1

The Culture of Ecological Security Policy; Research of Polish Regional Cities

Ewa Lipińska

Subject: Social Sciences, Safety Research Keywords: International ecological security; sustainable state development; social responsibility; environmental management; the value of regional cities

Online: 29 August 2024 (10:06:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2114.v1

Predicting the Behaviour of Cat Owners: Involvement, Attitudes and Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Geoff Kaine, Vic Wright, Zachary Turk

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: cat containment; companion cats; motivation; approach-avoidance theory; New Zealand

Online: 29 August 2024 (08:32:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2084.v1

Content Analysıs of Graduate Theses Made ın the Fıeld of Educatıon of the Concept of Atom ın Turkey

Ali KAYA

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Atom; Graduate Theses; Education and Training; Content Analysis; Türkiye

Online: 28 August 2024 (16:37:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0184.v2

The Rise and Transfer of the River Chief System: A Review of Chinese Water Governance and Its Potential to Transfer to the Global Community

David Dolowitz

Subject: Social Sciences, Government Keywords: River Chief; Water Management; Policy Transfer; Learning China

Online: 28 August 2024 (12:34:12 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2053.v1

The Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov: A Crossroad between Free Speech and Content Moderation through the Lens of the Harm Principle

SAMUEL DURAIVEL

Subject: Social Sciences, Media Studies Keywords: Harm Principle; Free Speech; Content Moderation; Digital Ethics; Telegram

Online: 28 August 2024 (12:21:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2019.v1

Exploring the Development Trend and Key Influencing Factors of Tianjin's Industrial Heritage

Yu Liu, Tai Luo

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Industrial heritage; distributional dynamics; attributional analysis; spatial geographic analysis; Tianjin

Online: 28 August 2024 (10:45:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1991.v1

Cracking Down on Data Leaks: Challenges and Legal Pathways for Statistical Officers in Indonesia

Gusti Anom Wijaya, Aswanto Aswanto, Musakkir Musakkir, Muhadar Muhadar, Ahsan Yunus

Subject: Social Sciences, Law Keywords: Authority; Statistical Crime; Law Enforcement; Data Leakage; Statistics

Online: 28 August 2024 (10:26:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2043.v1

On the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, Innateness Hypothesis and Semiotics

Isaac Penzance

Subject: Social Sciences, Language And Linguistics Keywords: Sapir-Whorf; linguistics; semiotics; cognitivity; grammar

Online: 28 August 2024 (10:24:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2026.v1

How Different Forms of Knowledge Transfer at Workplace Are Related to Self-Rated Work Performance?

Stanislava Stoyanova, Vaitsa Giannouli, Silviya Miteva, Nikolay Ivantchev

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: knowledge transfer; self-awareness; work performance

Online: 28 August 2024 (09:57:23 CEST)

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Successful work performance is an important part of everyday functioning. Different factors could contribute to efficiency at the workplace. Two studies aim to establish how different forms of knowledge transfer at the workplace are related to self-rated work performance and whether better work performance is related to mindfulness as an aspect of cognitive functioning. The participants were 742 working Bulgarians in Study 1 and 259 workers in Study 2. Ten scales were used in Study 1, measuring different forms of knowledge transfer and self-rated work performance, and two scales were used in Study 2, measuring self-assessed work performance and mindfulness. The results revealed that higher self-assessment of work performance correlated positively but weakly with the sharing of tacit knowledge at the workplace, sharing knowledge with colleagues in dyads, work climate encouraging mastership, sharing knowledge in teams, knowledge transfer by means of cooperation between different generations, institutionalized transfer of knowledge, knowledge receiving, and estimated effectiveness of participation in supervision as a supervisee. Some forms of knowledge transfer (sharing of tacit knowledge and sharing knowledge with colleagues in dyads) seemed more closely related to self-assessed work performance than others. Self-assessment of work performance did not correlate statistically significantly with performance motivational climate at work. The different forms of knowledge transfer correlated with each other. Better work performance is related to better cognitive functioning, as the second study of 259 workers additionally revealed that higher self-assessment of work performance correlated with better self-awareness measured by the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, i.e., more attention focused on own thoughts, emotions, and needs, i.e., on what is happening right now. Interconnectedness between the different forms of knowledge transfer indicates that stimulating one kind of knowledge transfer could also stimulate many other forms of knowledge transfer, but this may happen only when organizations support a mastery-motivated climate at work. Established connections between the different forms of knowledge transfer and self-rated work performance, as well as between self-assessed work performance and mindfulness, suggest that good cognitive functioning accompanied good functioning, and both may be facilitated by knowledge transfer at the workplace.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1988.v1

Investigating the Extent and Nature of the Primate Pet Trade on TikTok

Daisy Collins, Marco Campera

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: social media; Internet; online; marmoset; macaque; spider monkey; mona monkey; capuchin monkey

Online: 28 August 2024 (09:14:03 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2004.v1

A More-than-Human Ecology; Evolving Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

James Fern

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; higher education; assessment and feedback

Online: 28 August 2024 (09:04:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.2014.v1

The Identification and Characteristics of Korea's Depressed Regions from a Sustainability Perspective

Seung-Seok Han, Jeong-hyeon Choi

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: depressed region; region sustainability; depopulation; spatial analysis; population aging

Online: 28 August 2024 (08:00:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1920.v1

Emotional Intelligence May Be Associated with Some forms of Creative Potential

Ahmed M. Abdulla Alabbasi, Mark A. Runco, Abed Al-Nasser D. Al Jarrah, Nada A. Aljohani, Alaa Eldin A. Ayoub

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: divergent thinking; emotional intelligence; Social Game test; giftedness

Online: 27 August 2024 (05:00:53 CEST)

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