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Validation of the 5C Digital Competence Scale for the AI Era: A Rasch-Based Pilot Study
No full textThis project contains research materials for validating the Digital and AI Literacy Scale for Educators (DAIL-SE) among Indonesian pre-service teachers. The study applies Rasch Partial Credit Model to examine psychometric properties across the 5C Framework: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Citizenship. Sample: 99 pre-service teachers. Analysis conducted using R 4.3.2 with TAM package
Executive Functioning as a Mediator Between Social Skills and Psychopathology: The Moderating Role of Autism Diagnosis
No full textInternalizing and externalizing problems are highly prevalent among children and adolescents, with higher rates observed particularly among those with neurodevelopmental disorders. Previous studies have identified deficits in social competence and executive functioning (EF) as predictive factors of internalizing and externalizing problems, and some studies have indicated that EF mediates this association in autistic individuals. However, the role of EF and social competence across autistic and typically developing (TD) individuals remains underexplored in relation to internalizing and externalizing behaviors. We address this gap by using two moderated mediation analyses assessing the mediating effects of EF in the association between social skills and internalizing and externalizing problems. Poor metacognitive functioning was found to mediate the relationship between social skill deficits and internalizing problems only among autistic children and adolescents, whereas behavior dysregulation mediated the relationship between poor social skills and externalizing problems among both autistic and TD children and adolescents. These mediating effects of EF, however, were not moderated across the two diagnostic groups. These findings highlight the role of different domains of EF, i.e., metacognitive functioning and behavior dysregulation in internalizing and externalizing problems, which can help identify early EF-related vulnerabilities and inform EF-based interventions for psychological problems among autistic and TD children and adolescents
Validating a Measure of Mental Contamination in Adolescent OCD: A Psychometric Study
No full textMental contamination (MC) refers to a persistent feeling of internal dirtiness triggered by thoughts, images, or memories in the absence of physical contact (Rachman, 2011), often lingering long after a distressing or humiliating event (Coughtrey, 2010). MC is closely linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as intrusive thoughts can lead to compulsive cleaning behaviours aimed at reducing discomfort. More recently, MC has been conceptualised as a broader phenomenon that can appear in both clinical and milder forms.
The Vancouver Obsessional Compulsive Inventory – Mental Contamination subscale (VOCI-MC) (Rachman, 2005) has been validated for assessing MC symptoms in adults. However, its suitability for adolescents remains untested. Patient and Public Involvement (PPI), which focuses on centring people with lived experiences in the research design, was carried out. Young people, including those diagnosed with OCD, found the VOCI-MC to be adequate upon a change in wording for one of the questions. Therefore, our study aims to empirically evaluate the psychometric properties of the refined VOCI-MC in 13-18-year-olds using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess its potential use in community and clinical settings
The Eight Dimensions of Altered States of Consciousness in Adults and their Convergence with Childhood Consciousness
No full textRecent research shows that young children frequently report non-ordinary experiences, including extra sensory perceptions, out-of-body experiences, and states of self-transcendence, reflecting relational, pre-linguistic, and weakly individualised forms of consciousness. This paper integrates qualitative studies of children’s experiences with contemporary altered states of consciousness (ASC) classification schemes, applying the eight-dimensional model of altered consciousness (Fort et al., 2025). Phenomenological parallels are identified between childhood experiences and adult ASCs, including vivid imagery, bodily dislocation, self-boundary dissolution, timelessness, heightened affect, and altered cognitive control. We propose that early transcendental modes of awareness may form an experiential template that mimics adults’ pursuit of ASCs through meditation, psychedelics, sensory deprivation, and spiritual practices. Adopting a lifespan perspective, the paper highlights the need for systematic developmental and neuro-phenomenological research to better understand continuities between childhood consciousness and adult altered states
Utilizing generative AI to promote high school students’ personal relevance to math and interest in the math class: An intervention
No full textRelevance plays a pivotal role in student motivation and engagement. Generative AI, with its capacity for personalized and real-time dialogue, offers a promising avenue for promoting students’ identity-based relevance with learning content. This mixed-methods quasi-experimental study examined the effects of generative AI-assisted relevance interventions on 218 Chinese high school students’ relevance as identification with math (i.e., connections of math to students’ identity and sense of self) and their interest in the math class. Utilizing MANCOVA and fully-forward latent-variable SEM, the current study assessed both immediate and sustained effects (two weeks) of two intervention conditions: individualized AI interaction and collective AI interaction. Inconsistent with the initial hypothesis, even though individualized AI condition was more personalized, it was collective AI condition that showed significant effects on students’ relevance as identification with math immediately and one week after the intervention. Follow-up interviews revealed that participants in the individualized AI condition perceived the generative AI-generated identity-based connections to math (e.g., connections of math to their ideal career or life goals) as overly abstract and doubted their practical applicability. Demonstrating the connections of math with students’ proximal concerns or the applicability of math across different domains has been indicated as effective ways to promote students’ relevance as identification with math. Implications for integrating generative AI in authentic educational settings to promote students’ personal relevance to the school subject and interest in the learning content were discussed
Predictability, skeletal stability, and safety of iliac crest bone grafts in large maxillary advancement with Le Fort I osteotomy: a systematic review
No full textObjective: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the skeletal stability, predictability, and safety of using autogenous iliac crest bone grafts during large maxillary advancement performed with Le Fort I osteotomy. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in November 2025 using PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and WorldCat databases. Clinical studies reporting large maxillary advancement performed with Le Fort I osteotomy and incorporating autogenous iliac crest bone grafts were included. Study selection followed PRISMA guidelines. Data extraction focused on the magnitude of maxillary advancement, surgical protocols, stabilization methods, skeletal stability, relapse patterns, graft integration, implant-related outcomes, and complications. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: The review included clinical studies predominantly consisting of case reports, case series, and retrospective cohort studies. Autogenous iliac crest bone grafts were consistently used in complex clinical scenarios, such as severe maxillary atrophy, hypoplasia, and congenital craniofacial deformities. Large maxillary advancements were generally associated with favorable postoperative skeletal stability, with most relapse occurring during the early healing phase and minimal changes observed during long-term follow-up when rigid fixation and adequate graft integration were achieved. Interpositional grafting facilitated predictable advancement by bridging extensive osteotomy gaps. Donor-site morbidity related to iliac crest harvesting was typically mild and transient. Implant-related outcomes, reported as secondary findings, were generally favorable when implants were placed after an adequate healing period. Conclusion: Despite predominantly observational evidence, autogenous iliac crest bone grafting during large maxillary advancement with Le Fort I osteotomy appears to offer predictable advancement, acceptable skeletal stability, and a favorable safety profile, warranting further prospective investigation
Physiological Load and Breath-Holding in Artistic Swimming: A Scoping Review of the Impact of 2022-2025 Rule Changes
No full textBackground & Rationale： Artistic Swimming (formerly Synchronized Swimming) is undergoing its most significant transformation in history with the implementation of the World Aquatics 2022–2025 scoring system. This paradigm shift moves the sport from a focus on subjective artistic impression to a quantifiable "Degree of Difficulty" (DD). Under these new rules, athletes are compelled to increase the density of "Hybrid" elements and underwater breath-holding duration to accumulate higher scores, potentially pushing them to their physiological limits. Furthermore, the introduction of the "Base Mark" penalty creates a rigorous "all-or-nothing" judgment system, introducing significant psychological pressure that may exacerbate physiological stress and autonomic conflict.
Objectives： This scoping review aims to systematically map the existing literature on physiological load and breath-holding characteristics in artistic swimming, with a specific focus on the implications of the 2022–2026 rule changes. The primary research questions include:
1.How do the new rules (quantified DD and increased Hybrids) affect acute physiological load (e.g., heart rate, blood lactate, VO2) and apnea characteristics in elite athletes?
2.Do current routines induce higher anaerobic metabolism and more severe hypoxemia compared to the pre-2022 era?
3.Does the psychological pressure of "Base Mark" penalties influence physiological responses, such as heart rate variability (HRV)?
4.What are the safety implications for different age groups, particularly following the removal of breath-holding limits for junior athletes?
Methodology： This review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Eligibility criteria were established using the Population–Concept–Context (PCC) framework, including competitive artistic swimmers of all levels and excluding recreational participants. The review synthesizes evidence from peer-reviewed original research investigating physiological load (cardiovascular, metabolic, oxygenation) and breath-holding responses in training, competition, or simulated settings.
Expected Outcomes： The project will provide a comprehensive synthesis of physiological demands in the new rule era. The findings are expected to:
1.Identify knowledge gaps regarding the physiological safety of high-DD routines.
2.Provide evidence-based recommendations for World Aquatics regarding safety rules (e.g., potential re-introduction of breath-holding limits).
3.Assist coaches in optimizing periodization and training strategies to manage the increased anaerobic and hypoxic demands
Relational Forms Revisited: Operationalizing Simmelian Interaction Categories under AI-Mediated Research Conditions
No full textThis project contains the manuscript “Relational Forms Revisited: Operationalizing Simmelian Interaction Categories under AI-Mediated Research Conditions.” The study develops a rule-based analytical framework for operationally distinguishing dyadic and triadic interaction forms derived from Georg Simmel’s formal sociology. Using AI-mediated research dialogues as persistent interaction traces, the paper demonstrates methodological feasibility rather than statistical generalization. Materials include the full manuscript, coding rules, and analytical appendices to support transparency and reproducibility
ACOMPANHAMENTO FARMACOTERAPÊUTICO DE PACIENTES COM DPOC E ASMA ATRAVÉS DA TELEFARMÁCIA: UMA REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
No full textTrata-se de uma revisão de escopo da literatura a fim de reunir evidências sobre a efetividade do cuidado farmacêutico por teleconsulta em pacientes com doenças respiratórias. A revisão foi conduzida nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus e Lilacs , com os descritores “cuidado farmacêutico”, “telefarmácia”, “DPOC” e “asma”, combinados com operadores booleanos. Foram incluídos artigos publicados a partir de 2013 até 2025, em português, inglês ou espanhol, que abordassem intervenções farmacêuticas em pacientes com DPOC ou asma
Phenomenological Observation of Everyday Interactions
No full textA privacy-preserving field method for studying social and AI-mediated behaviors in public spaces. Focuses on relational patterns ("Herr ~65 bonds with staff M1") over personal data, using anonymous descriptors, spatial mapping, and triangulated observer notes. GDPR-compliant for alignment research with vulnerable groups. Validated via Wolfsburg café field studies (2026)