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People with schizophrenia-spectrum and bipolar disorders have difficulty accurately estimating their abilities and skills (impaired introspective accuracy [IA]) and tend to over- or underestimate their performance. This discrepancy between self-reported and objective task performance has been identified as a significant predictor of functional impairment. Yet, the factors driving this discrepancy are currently unclear. To date, the relationships between sleep quality and IA have not been examined. The current study aimed to explore the relationships between sleep quality and IA in participants diagnosed with schizophrenia (SCZ; n = 36), schizoaffective disorder (SCZ-A; n = 55), and bipolar disorder with psychotic features (BP; n = 87). Participants completed tasks of emotion recognition, estimated their performance on the tasks (used to calculate IA), and provided confidence ratings for their accuracy judgments. Participants also self-reported their sleep quality. These results suggest significantly greater discrepancies between self-reported and actual task scores for those with SCZ and SCZ-A compared to participants with BP. For those with SCZ, lower confidence on the tasks and underestimation of abilities were associated with lower sleep quality, while for those with SCZ-A, lower sleep quality was associated with higher confidence and overestimation of performance. Results suggest differential relationships between diagnostic groups. Future research is needed to further explore the factors driving these differing relationships, particularly the contrasting relationships between SCZ and SCZ-A.

This study aimed to measure the level of self-awareness among university faculty members, considering various demographic variables such as gender, academic specializations, and experience. The research was conducted on a sample of faculty members from four universities in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE): two from Jordan and two from the UAE. A sample of 172 faculty members was selected using an appropriate non-probability sampling technique. The researchers invited the entire study sample to participate in the self-awareness scale (SAS), developed using a translated Arabic version. The study found that the level of self-awareness among the sample was moderately average, with a mean score of 3.54. Additionally, according to the survey, there were no discernible gender disparities in self-awareness among university faculty members. However, there were statistically significant differences among faculty members in the sub-dimensions of realistic caution and self-reflection based on the experience variable, favoring faculty members with 11 or more years of experience. Significant differences were also observed in realistic awareness and indifference to external cues among faculty members specializing in humanities and social sciences compared to those in other specializations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Wide-awakeness"is the core proposition in Maxine Green's philosophy.The proposal of"wide-awakeness"is based on the reflection of the harm of technical rationality, the correction of excessive pursuit of the value of educational tools, and the vigilance of the numbness of "given" and the neglect of self-existence in teachers'work and life.This concept, borrowed from the field of sociology, aims to describe the ideal state of consciousness of teachers who maintain a high degree of consciousness tension and pay full attention to educational life, taking into account the dual demands of teachers'self-consciousness and identity consciousness.For teachers, the realization of "wide-awakeness"has the dual value of boosting personal growth and role growth: it can not only help teachers consciously change the status quo and pursue a better life, but also encourages teachers to transcend their own knowledge and thinking limitations, innovate teaching content and methods, and help students develop their personality and play their potential.

The article is devoted to one of the topical problems of modern psychology - the development of self-awareness in children - as it is considered in the psychology of giftedness. The study was aimed at identifying ‘self-image’ features in creatively gifted senior preschool children. It was carried out in line with the scientific approach proposed by A.M. Matyushkin to the study of giftedness as a prerequisite for the development of a creative personality. The study involved 290 children aged 6-7 years ( M = 6.6; SD = 0.54; boys = 143, girls = 147) attending preschool educational institutions in Moscow. The creative potential of the participants (senior preschool children) was identified using Figural Form A of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), as well as on the basis of observations, surveys of teachers and parents, and expert assessments of the children’s creative works. The results made it possible to identify a group of gifted senior preschoolers with high creative potential ( N = 52, boys = 26, girls = 26) and a group of their peers, equal in quantitative composition and gender distribution, whose creative potential was lower. The child’s ‘self-image’ features were revealed during a conversation based on the Twenty Statements Test - TST (M. Kuhn and Th. McPartland, modified by T.V. Rumyantseva) and the Study of the System of Children’s Self-Characteristics (O.A. Belobrykina). The analysis of the obtained data showed the relationship between the results of the Torrance Test performed by the senior preschoolers and the number of their self-characteristics. The following differences between the groups were highlighted: the gifted children named more characteristics when describing themselves than their peers; this was especially true for such subcategories of answers as ‘gender’, ‘age’, ‘role in society’, ‘role in the family’, ‘physical qualities’, ‘communication’, ‘abilities’, and ‘general’. The analysis of the ‘self-image’ structural components revealed that the group of the gifted children, to a greater extent than the group of their peers, represented the indicators of the social, communicative, physical, active and reflexive components. All this indicates a greater volume and greater degree of cognitive complexity and differentiation of the ‘self-image’ in the gifted senior preschoolers compared to their peers. At the same time, the following ‘self-image’ aspects common to both groups were identified: the predominance of self-characteristics of the subjective category (personality traits, skills, etc.) and emotionally positive responses. A comparison of the ‘self-images’ between the gifted boys and gifted girls showed that the girls had more pronounced ‘emotional characteristics (cheerful)’, ‘description of appearance (beautiful)’ and ‘role in the family’. The results obtained can be used in creating programs aimed at the emotional and personal development of gifted preschoolers, as well as in the process of consultative work on the prevention/correction of difficulties in the upbringing of preschoolers.

Pediatric behavioral concerns, encompassing anxiety, hyperactivity, and emotional dysregulation, pose significant challenges for children, families, and health-care professionals. Traditional interventions often rely on behavioral modification or medication, with varying degrees of success and potential side effects. In recent years, nonpharmacological approaches, particularly those grounded in mind–body practices, have gained traction. Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation technique rooted in yoga philosophy, offers a promising approach for promoting emotional well-being and positive behavioral change in children. This comprehensive review explores the potential of Yoga Nidra in addressing pediatric behavioral concerns. This review examined the potential mechanisms underlying Yoga Nidra's effects and existing research on its psychological impact, including stress reduction, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and sleep quality. Parallels were also drawn with hypnosis, another established mind-body technique. Finally, the research on Yoga Nidra’s effectiveness in specific behavioral issues was reviewed and advocated for further investigation as a noninvasive intervention for promoting positive child development.

The article reviews the monograph by Kapitalina Antonovna Koksheneva, DSc in Philology, dedicated to the cultural and philosophical aspects of N. N. Strakhov’s legacy. The book under review is an innovative study that links the problems of nihilism and devaluing of the idea of personality, and the crisis of rationality in the European philosophical culture of the last third of the 19th century. The monograph examines the legacy of K. S. Stanislavsky in the context of the theory of “organic art.” The study is characterized by both new approaches and interdisciplinary thoroughness. Based on the concepts of understanding man and the national nature of the soul, created by Russian philosophers of the second half of the 19th century, the author defines the range of national ideals that N. N. Strakhov developed in “The Struggle with the West in Our Literature,” and which is fundamental, eternally relevant for Russian culture. The research of K. A. Koksheneva convincingly proves that only the metaphysical method allows us to understand the cultural studies of N. N. Strakhov and the circle of artists-creators and thinkers-creators close to him.

Background. Sexual education in schools plays a huge role in preventing deviant behavior among adolescents. Firstly, sexual education helps adolescents understand their bodies, emotions and feelings; this contributes to the formation of a healthy self-image and relationships with others. Second, knowledge about sex and sexual relationships helps prevent undesirable consequences such as early pregnancy, infections and violence. Thus, sexual education in schools is an important tool in preventing deviant behavior among adolescents, helping them develop healthy relationships, make informed decisions and avoid dangerous situations. Purpose. Is to study the role of project-research work with adolescents within the framework of sexual education as prevention of deviant behavior among adolescents. Materials and methods. To solve the identified issue, the following research methods were used: analysis of foreign and domestic sources on organizing sexual education; questionnaires, observations, analysis of the organization of project-research work and consideration of possible inclusion of deviant behavior in adolescents in the scope of preventive measures. Result. Research shows that adolescents who have completed a sex education program based on project-research activities postpone the onset of their sexual activity more often and are more responsible in their use of contraception. Project-research activities are an effective tool for achieving the goals of sex education since they allow students to actively participate, develop critical thinking and discuss sensitive topics, help adolescents understand their needs and desires, and learn to build healthy relationships.

The article studies complex interplay of emotional intelligence (hereafter – EI) and its key role in managing interpersonal conflict in professional settings. The study elucidates how EI subtle components such as self-awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and social skills play an important role in deciphering and overcoming the emotional complexities inherent in professional conflicts. Through methodical research, the quintessential role of EI in creating a harmonious workplace has been revealed, where conflicts are not only effectively resolved but also transformed into opportunities for growth. At the same time, the critical role of empathy in understanding and appreciating emotional states of others has been emphasized, thus fostering more inclusive and empathic communication. The practice segment of the study offers a number of strategies and training programs aimed at developing EI in professionals. These techniques, ranging from mindfulness meditation to empathy mapping workshops and emotional intelligence training, offer actionable ways to increase emotional competence in a variety of professional situations. The article concludes by discussing practical applicability of these ideas in a variety of professional settings, suggesting directions for future research, including the study of EI in different cultural contexts and technology integration into EI trai ning. This comprehensive study not only contributes to the academic discourse on EI, but also serves as a beacon for organizations and individuals seeking to navigate the emotional landscape of today’s professional environments.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate abuse and neglect in the elderly, its relationship with depression, and insight in those suspected of abuse and neglect. Methods: The population of the study consisted of 307 elderly individuals who applied to the outpatient clinics of Ondokuz Mayıs University Hospital, who could read, write and had no speech or comprehension problems. In addition to questions on sociodemographic characteristics; the Yesavage Geriatric Depression scale, Elder Abuse Suspicion index and a question about patients’ self-awareness of individual abuse-neglect were used as data collection tools. Results: The possibility of depression was higher in primary school graduates, those who lived with family members or caregivers, and those with chronic illness. Suspicion of abuse was higher in primary school graduates, those who lived with family members or caregivers, those who had no income of their own, those with chronic illness and those who were taking psychiatric medication. Among the cases with suspicion of abuse, 58.8% were of the opinion that they had not been abused (p

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What role did Avicenna play in the evolution of philosophical thought regarding the recognition of presential knowledge? The clearest example of presential knowledge is human awareness of their own essence (self-awareness), and Avicenna used this selfawareness as the basis for his argument to prove the soul in the "suspended man" argument. However, what type of knowledge is this self-awareness: presential or acquired? Avicenna's statements about this self-awareness sometimes suggest it is presential knowledge and sometimes align with it being acquired knowledge. This article, using a descriptive, analytical, and critical method, examines and analyzes his statements, especially in the book "Mubahathat," where he defends the suspended man argument and addresses questions related to self-awareness. The aim is to clarify the connection between his concept of self-awareness and presential knowledge and to determine the position of his teachings on self-awareness in the development of the division of knowledge into presential and acquired in Islamic philosophy. The result of this research is that Avicenna's concept of self-awareness should be considered presential knowledge, even though he did not use this term and sometimes explained it using terms and concepts related to acquired knowledge. Therefore, he can be regarded as the pioneer in drawing philosophers' attention to this type of knowledge in the history of Islamic philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Darwin proposed that blushing—the reddening of the face owing to heightened self-awareness—is 'the most human of all expressions'. Yet, relatively little is known about the underlying mechanisms of blushing. Theories diverge on whether it is a rapid, spontaneous emotional response that does not involve reflection upon the self or whether it results from higher-order socio-cognitive processes. Investigating the neural substrates of blushing can shed light on the mental processes underlying blushing and the mechanisms involved in self-awareness. To reveal neural activity associated with blushing, 16–20 year-old participants (n = 40) watched pre-recorded videos of themselves (versus other people as a control condition) singing karaoke in a magnetic resonance imaging scanner. We measured participants' cheek temperature increase—an indicator of blushing—and their brain activity. The results showed that blushing is higher when watching oneself versus others sing. Those who blushed more while watching themselves sing had, on average, higher activation in the cerebellum (lobule V) and the left paracentral lobe and exhibited more time-locked processing of the videos in early visual cortices. These findings show that blushing is associated with the activation of brain areas involved in emotional arousal, suggesting that it may occur independently of higher-order socio-cognitive processes. Our results provide new avenues for future research on self-awareness in infants and non-human animals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a pivotal factor in shaping effective leadership and decision-making in today's complex and dynamic organizational landscape. This paper explores the integral role that emotional intelligence plays in enhancing leadership effectiveness and facilitating sound decision-making processes. Emotional intelligence, defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's emotions as well as those of others, is increasingly recognized as a key differentiator between average and exceptional leaders. Leaders who possess high emotional intelligence are better equipped to navigate interpersonal relationships, foster team collaboration, and respond adaptively to challenging situations. This study examines how emotional intelligence contributes to improved leadership performance by enhancing self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and social skills. Furthermore, it delves into how emotionally intelligent leaders make more informed and balanced decisions, leading to positive organizational outcomes. By integrating insights from research and real-world examples, this paper aims to underscore the significance of emotional intelligence as a critical competency for effective leadership and decision-making in various organizational settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Indian females have been objectified since time immemorial. The ancient Indian texts and architecture have numerous instances of sexual objectification of females. In the present time, self-objectification in girls is evident from the increasing popularity of apps like Photoshop, the rise in the makeup industry, plastic and cosmetic surgeries, and so on. This is especially relevant for females across the globe and leads to huge negative effects on women's identities. Purpose: The aim of the present study is to assess and compare the levels of body surveillance (self-objectification), body shaming, and control beliefs in adolescent girls from co-educational schools and all-girls schools. Methods: Four hundred adolescent girls from Convent schools in different cities in Uttar Pradesh were included in the study using purposive (homogeneous) sampling based on the inclusion criteria. The Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS) was used to assess body surveillance (self-objectification), body shaming, and control beliefs. Results: The results of the study revealed that the level of body surveillance (self-objectification) was significantly high among Indian adolescent girls. It was found that all-girls schools had a higher level of body surveillance (self-objectification), body shaming, and control beliefs as compared to adolescent girls from co-educational schools. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the phenomenon of self-objectification has numerous implications for the physical and mental well-being of girls, particularly during their formative years. Healthy behaviors and positive thoughts are the best ways to respect and honor one's body. The research suggests the need for meditation, awareness workshops, and school-level counseling for adolescent girls, especially in all-girls schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In an era that increasingly emphasizes the importance of sustainable lifestyles, this study aims to explore the potential role of physical education in improving, through the training of proprioception and peripheral vision, self-awareness and attention, and to verify their possible correlation with virtuous behaviours. Utilizing applications of the Synchrony methodology within the context of embodied cognition, it is hypothesized that a greater sense of bodily awareness, achieved through targeted physical training, may promote behaviours oriented towards sustainability. This hypothesis is based on the idea that enhanced self-awareness and/or attention could lead to a better understanding of one's living space, personal choices, and their consequences, thereby increasing responsibility towards the shared living environment. A pilot observational study and a subsequent experimental study involving 84 high school students were conducted to outline these potential aspects of indirect connection between specific physical training and more responsible behaviours, with the aim of helping, in the future, young people to develop such qualities also through specially designed physical education methodologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper aims to examine the contribution of emotional intelligence to employee performance enhancement in the public sector using evidence from Mersa Town, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. 200 respondents’ response was taken for this survey to meet its objective. An explanatory research design and a quantitative approach were applied. By employing stratified sampling, the employees were grouped based on their sector of expertise. The research employed primary data and a multiple linear regression model for analysis. The study’s findings showed that self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management, that is, all emotional intelligence proxies, have a significant positive effect on employees’ performance enhancement in the public sector. As a result, this study suggested that the public sector should do a better job of promoting self-awareness and ensuring emotions are effectively managed in the workplace to have strong self-management. The public sector also needs to come up with policies that help employees to become more socially conscious by promoting teamwork, which will help them to become more adaptive at managing relationships. The study’s conclusions have theoretical and practical implications for the creation of focused interventions and regulations meant to improve employee performance through the use of emotional intelligence.

This book review offers Norma Romm’s detailed reading of José-Rodrigo Córdoba-Pachón’s new book Ritual and Systems Thinking: Managing an Initial Encounter (Routledge 2024). The book review highlights how Córdoba-Pachón expresses his development of his own increasing self-awareness through considering the relation between ritual and systems thinking, while considering possibilities for “systems change.” Through his text (along with pictures and tables) he extends creatively various concepts and practices of ritual as well as ideas regarding systemic thinking and their potential for activating personal, social and ecological transformation. He links his engagement with pertinent literature to his experiences and deliberations across two continents.

For this article, I have adapted a talk I gave for an online conference centering around Jiddu Krishnamurti’s scholarship to address the theme of “a world in crisis.” I share a narrative of my experience discovering Krishnamurti’s work by way of introducing the idea of innate human intelligence as distinct from the mind-led intellect. This distinction is critical to our understanding of how we perceive the world, demonstrating that there are two ways of knowing: one is conceptual, and one is actual, we could say, or beyond concepts.

A person should achieve maximum satisfaction in life and achieve balance between physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects as the manifestation of self-actualization. This research aims to reveal that an individual who experiences a self-actualization process is able to recognize and develop their talents, abilities and values. The entire research is carried out using a qualitative descriptive method to reveal that self-actualization can be used as a guide to achieving harmony between all elements of the environment. In the data collection procedures, all the data with a focus on self-actualzation are gathered from the novel, covering a comprehensive data selection to meet the objectives of the study. The selected data are then sorted out to be conformed with the types of self-actualization as the points of analysis. For the data analysis, deductive frequency method of analysis is applied, going from general to specific analysis. All the types of data needed are classified, coded and interpreted comprehensively based on the focus of the study. The main data source is obtained from the novel above and subsequently from other related references. By using a humanistic psychology approach with the concept of the process of self-understanding which is then generated with the theory of human needs by Abraham Maslow, with a formulation of the levels of human needs starting from the most basic to gaining self-understanding, it is found that the novel contains the concept of self-actualization in the form of free will, responsibility and self-awareness.

The author of the article presents a study on the dialectics of the universal spirit from the perspective of Russian philosophy. The interrelation of concepts such as "national spirit," "folk soul," "national self-consciousness," "national character," and others is analyzed. The significance of the "Russian idea" for Russian self-consciousness is shown, revealing the uniqueness of the worldview of the Russian people, basic traditional values, and the distinctive path of civilization development. A historical overview and the stages of the development of ideas about the "Russian idea" are provided, highlighting the peculiarities of the development of national self-consciousness. The author elaborates on the idea that the "Russian idea" is one of the philosophical foundations of national self-consciousness, representing a unique understanding of the Russian soul and national character. The author employs methods of historical-philosophical analysis and the cultural studies method, allowing for an analysis of the course of historical changes in ideas about the Russian idea over centuries.

Based on developmental systems and dynamic systems theories, we propose the lifeworld approach--a conceptual framework for research and a hypothesis concerning early social-cognitive development. As a framework, the lifeworld approach recognizes the social embeddedness of development and shifts the focus away from individual developmental outcomes toward the reciprocal interplay of processes within and between individuals that co-constitutes early social-cognitive development. As a hypothesis, the lifeworld approach proposes that the changing developmental system--spanning the different individuals as their subsystems--strives toward attractor states through regulation at the behavioral level, which results in both the emergence and further differentiation of developmental attainments. The lifeworld approach--as a framework and a hypothesis, including key methodological approaches to test it--is exemplified by research on infants' self-awareness, prosocial behavior and social learning. Equipped with, first, a conceptual framework grounded in a modern view on development and, second, a growing suite of methodological approaches, developmental science can advance by analyzing the mutually influential relations between intra-individual and interactional processes in order to identify key mechanisms underlying early social-cognitive development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Flow has been described as a state of optimal performance, experienced universally across a broad range of domains: from art to athletics, gaming to writing. However, its phenomenal characteristics can, at first glance, be puzzling. Firstly, individuals in flow supposedly report a loss of self-awareness, even though they perform in a manner which seems to evince their agency and skill. Secondly, flow states are felt to be effortless, despite the prerequisite complexity of the tasks that engender them. In this paper, we unpick these features of flow, as well as others, through the active inference framework, which posits that action and perception are forms of active Bayesian inference directed at sustained self-organisation; i.e., the minimisation of variational free energy. We propose that the phenomenology of flow is rooted in the deployment of high precision weight over (i) the expected sensory consequences of action and (ii) beliefs about how action will sequentially unfold. This computational mechanism thus draws the embodied cognitive system to minimise the ensuing (i.e., expected) free energy through the exploitation of the pragmatic affordances at hand. Furthermore, given the challenging dynamics the flow-inducing situation presents, attention must be wholly focussed on the unfolding task whilst counterfactual planning is restricted, leading to the attested loss of the sense of self-as-object. This involves the inhibition of both the sense of self as a temporally extended object and higher–order, meta-cognitive forms of self-conceptualisation. Nevertheless, we stress that self-awareness is not entirely lost in flow. Rather, it is pre-reflective and bodily. Our approach to bodily-action-centred phenomenology can be applied to similar facets of seemingly agentive experience beyond canonical flow states, providing insights into the mechanisms of so-called selfless experiences, embodied expertise and wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to build a reading-based counselling program and measure its efficacyin developing self-awareness among secondary school female in Qassim region. For the study purposes, the semiexperimental method was adopted. The study tools included a reading-based counselling program, consisting of (12) sessions (prepared by author), and Al-Ghazouani’s (2017) self-awareness scale. The sample comprised (31) high school female students in Qassim, divided into a control group and an experimental group. The study findings revealed that the reading-based counselling program was effective in developing self-awareness among high school female students. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental female students' group in the pre and post program implementation on self-awareness scale in favor of the post application stage. There were statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the female students of the experimental and control groups on the self-awareness scale, favoring the experimental group. There were no statistically significant differences between the post and follow up applications (after 30-day follow up) on the selfawareness scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the measurable impact of Buddhist liberal arts courses on college students' ability to engage in self-reflection. This study uses the data gathered to establish, through statistical analysis, any correlations between two variables—Buddhist liberal arts as courses as the independent variable and self-reflection intelligence as the continuous dependent variable. First, the following results of the study show that the mean of the four self-reflection sub-categories for the students who found that the courses were helpful was higher than that of the students who found that they were not helpful: self-awareness (4.10 ± 0.49 > 3.90 ± 0.87), self-design (3.84 ± 0.66 > 3.40 ± 0.97), self-regulation (4.01 ± 0.04 > 3.48 ± 0.18), and self-examination (4.21 ± 0.03 > 3.94 ± 0.15), respectively. Second, the mean of the four self-reflection sub-categories for students who experienced a positive change of their perception in the courses was higher than that of students who experienced a negative change, as follows: self-awareness (4.08 ± 0.50 > 3.75 ± 0.82), self-design (3.84 ± 0.68 > 3.51 ± 0.93), self-regulation (4.00 ± 0.59 > 3.56 ± 0.67), and self-examination (4.17 ± 0.49 > 4.04 ± 0.73), respectively. This study illuminates the role of Buddhist-related liberal arts courses in higher education, specifically in fostering students' self-reflection skills. It offers valuable insights into educational practices aimed at enhancing self-reflection levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cognitive ability plays an extremely important role in personal development. However, current methods for enhancing self-awareness suffer from issues such as one-sidedness, partiality, and low dimensionality. To better improve the capacity for self-awareness, the method of establishing basic-element model from the field of extenics is adopted. This approach enhances the systematic nature of self-awareness and inspires the direction of self-development through building models of objects, affair, relation, and conjugate analysising the aspects of physical, systematic, antithetic, and dynamic. Preliminary analysis of some case studies has verified the effectiveness of the basic-element model approach in enhancing self-awareness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A robust level of self-awareness and self-acceptance is crucial for flight cadets. In this study, a total of 106 flight cadets from various grades and flight training sites were assessed using the self-awareness and self-acceptance scale. The scales were optimized through item analysis, reliability, and validity assessments. The finalized scales demonstrated an acceptable level of reliability and validity. Upon analyzing the collected data, it was observed that the overall self-awareness and -acceptance levels among the evaluated pilot students fell within the normal range. However, identifying positive symptoms directly proved challenging. The tested flight cadets exhibited moderate symptoms across each factor, with instances of severe symptoms in academic self-awareness. Notably, flight cadets trained abroad exhibited a lower level of self-awareness and -acceptance compared to those trained in China. But this phenomenon was not reflected in grade difference. Regression analysis revealed that physical and emotional self-awareness dimensions accounted for 62% of the variations in the psychological dimension, while passive self-acceptance explained 72% of the changes in active self-acceptance. Finally, in view of the issues found in the research, corresponding management measures and recommendations are presented to enhance the self-awareness and -acceptance levels of flight cadets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lack of awareness of symptoms or having a condition referred to as anosognosia is a common feature of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Previous literature on AD reported difficulties in evaluating self-abilities, often showing underestimation of limitations. There is increasing evidence that the perspective through which information is presented may moderate the performance appraisal and that anosognosia in AD might be a consequence of a deficit in assuming a third-person perspective. In this context, some studies showed that subjects may better recognize self-and other-difficulties when exposed to a third-person perspective. Considering the variety of approaches aiming to investigate the lack of awareness, there is still a scarcity of methods that provide great ecological validity and consider more than one facet of awareness, thus failing to offer more accurate evaluations of daily experiences. The present paper primarily addresses the theme of the multidimensional character of awareness of abilities in AD and the effect of perspective-taking on its trajectories. The focus turns to virtual reality as a promising tool for a greater evaluation of perspective-taking and self-awareness. Particularly, these systems offer the possibility to involve users in cognitive and sensorimotor tasks that simulate daily life conditions within immersive and realistic environments, and a great sense of embodiment. We propose that virtual reality might allow a great level of complexity, veracity, and safety that is needed for individuals with AD to behave according to their actual abilities and enable to explore the liaison between the subject's viewpoint, performance, and selfevaluation. In addition, we suggest promising clinical implications of virtual realitybased methods for individualized assessments, investigating specific impacts on subjects' life and possible improvements in their awareness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the correlation between teachers' emotional intelligence (EI) and students' academic achievement. Utilizing the Daniel Goleman questionnaire, the study delves into the multifaceted aspects of EI that extend beyond traditional leadership qualities. Goleman contends that, while attributes such as determination, intelligence, and vision are essential, they alone do not encapsulate effective leadership. Emotional intelligence introduces a spectrum of qualities crucial for leadership success, including self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneself, empathy, and social skills. The study employed a questionnaire developed by the researcher, employing a statement-based approach. Participants, predominantly students, were tasked with selecting statements that best resonated with their experiences. The questionnaire aimed to assess various dimensions of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, emotional management, self-motivation, empathy, and social adeptness. Through statistical analysis of the collected data, the paper examines the relationship between teachers' EI levels and students' academic achievement. Findings revealed the significance of teachers' ability to comprehend and regulate emotions, as well as their capacity for empathy and effective social interaction. Furthermore, the study sheds light on how these facets of emotional intelligence contribute to creating conducive learning environments and fostering student engagement and achievement. This research underscores the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in educational settings and provides insights into how enhancing teachers' EI can positively impact students' learning outcomes. The implications of these findings extend to educational policies and practices, advocating for the incorporation of EI training and development programs for educators to cultivate conducive learning environments and facilitate students' academic success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Enhancing employee mindfulness in an organisation setting necessitates the presence of transparency and selfawareness. Through the transparency and self-awareness, it has the potential to be nurtured and refined through the passage of time, and they have significant importance in successfully inspiring and driving employees towards the objectives of the organisation. Furthermore, it is important to note that leaders can modify their leadership approach based on different situations and the unique characteristics of individuals. The versatility can significantly improve effectiveness in managing diverse teams and promoting employee mindfulness. The objective of this systematic literature review is to gather and condense numerous prior research papers, offering a thorough summary of the existing data regarding the impact of leaders' transparency and self-awareness on promoting employees mindfulness. The systematic literature review approach is employed to offer a complete and unbiased overview of the current body of research pertaining to a certain subject matter. The process of identifying, analysing, and synthesising prior works is beneficial in addressing a particular research inquiry. The results indicate a noteworthy beneficial relationship between the level of leaders' transparency and self-awareness and the extent of employees' mindfulness. The prioritisation of fostering mindfulness practises among employees is crucial. The integration of mindfulness approaches has promise for augmenting a capacity to concentrate, participate in rational decision-making and proficiently cope with stress, so enhancing overall efficacy of employees within a professional context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managing Multi-Processor Systems-on-Chip (MPSoCs) is becoming increasingly complex as demands for advanced capabilities rise. This complexity is due to the involvement of more processing elements and resources, leading to a higher degree of heterogeneity throughout the system. Over time, management schemes have evolved from simple to autonomous systems with continuous control and monitoring of various parameters such as power distribution, thermal events, fault tolerance, and system security. Autonomous management integrates self-awareness into the system, making it aware of its environment, behavior, and objectives. Self-Aware Cyber-Physical Systems-on-Chip (SA-CPSoCs) have emerged as a concept to achieve highly autonomous management. Communication infrastructure is also vital to SoCs, and Software-Defined Networks-on-Chip (SDNoCs) can serve as a base structure for self-aware systems-on-chip. This paper presents a survey of the evolution of MPSoC management over the last two decades, categorizing research works according to their objectives and improvements. It also discusses the characteristics and properties of SA-CPSoCs and explains why SDNoCs are crucial for these systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Interoception, sometimes referred to as the 'hidden sense,' communicates the state of internal conditions for autonomic energy regulation and is important for human motor control as well as self-awareness. The insula, the cortex of interoception, integrates internal senses such as hunger, thirst and emotions. With input from the cerebellum and proprioceptive inputs, it creates a vast sensorimotor network essential for static posture and dynamic movement. With humans being bipedal to allow for improved mobility and energy utilization, greater neuromotor control is required to effectively stabilize and control the four postural zones of mass (i.e., head, torso, pelvis, and lower extremities) over the base of support. In a dynamic state, this neuromotor control that maintains verticality is critical, challenging energy management for somatic motor control as well as visceral and autonomic functions. In this perspective article, the authors promote a simple series of posture photographs to allow one to integrate more accurate alignment of their postural zones of mass with respect to the gravity line by correlating cortical interoception with cognitive feedback. Doing this focuses one on their body perception in space compared to the objective images. Strengthening interoceptive postural awareness can shift the net result of each zone of postural mass during day-to-day movement towards stronger posture biomechanics and can serve as an individualized strategy to optimize function, longevity, and rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mark tests, in which an animal uses a mirror to locate and examine an otherwise unnoticeable mark on its own body, are commonly used to assess self-recognition, which may have implications for self-awareness. Recently, several olfactory-reliant species have appeared to pass odour-based versions of the mark test, though it has never been attempted in reptiles. We conducted an odour-based mark test on two species of snakes, Eastern gartersnakes and ball pythons, with widely divergent ecologies (i.e. terrestrial foragers that communally brumate versus semi-arboreal ambush predators that do not). We find that gartersnakes, but not ball pythons, pass the test, and a range of control tests suggest this is based on self-recognition. Gartersnakes are more social than ball pythons, supporting recent suggestions that social species are more likely to self-recognize. These results open the door to examination of the ecology of self-recognition, and suggest that this ability may evolve in response to species-specific ecological challenges, some of which may align with complexity of social structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Professional counselors may choose to increase self-awareness and/or engage in self-care through the use of personal therapy. Some counselors may feel reluctant to pursue personal therapy due to stigma related to their professional identity. To date, researchers have paid limited attention to the unique concerns of counselors in personal therapy. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore counselors' experiences and decision-making in seeking personal therapy. Participants included 13 licensed professional counselors who had attended personal therapy with a licensed mental health professional within the previous 3 years. We identified six emergent themes through adapted classic phenomenological analysis: presenting concerns, therapist attributes, intrapersonal growth, interpersonal growth, therapeutic factors, and challenges. Findings inform mental health professionals and the field about the personal and professional needs of counselors. Limitations and future research directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The diagnostics and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women remain insufficient. Fluctuations of reproductive hormones during the premenstrual period, postpartum period, and (peri)menopause are neglected, even though they impact ADHD symptoms and associated mood disorders. Therefore, we created a female-specific treatment group for women with ADHD and premenstrual worsening of ADHD and/or mood symptoms. Methods: We describe the group programme and underlying rationale, offering a qualitative analysis of the participants' evaluation. Results: The seven bi-weekly sessions foreground the menstrual cycle and address several ADHD-specific topics in relation to this cyclical pattern. Concurrently, women track their menstrual cycle and (fluctuating) ADHD and mood symptoms with an adjusted premenstrual calendar. In total, 18 women (25–47 years) participated in three consecutive groups. We analysed the evaluation of the last group. Participants experienced the group as a safe and welcoming space. Recognition was valued by all. The topics discussed were deemed valuable, and the structure suited them well. Completing the premenstrual calendar augmented the awareness and recognition of individual cyclical symptoms. A lifespan approach increased self-understanding. Participants took their menstrual cycle more seriously, prioritising self-acceptance and self-care. Conclusions: Exploring a cyclical approach in a group setting seems to be a positive addition to treatment for female ADHD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim. To study the features of civic consciousness among modern university students.Material and methods. A total of 467 students took part in the study. The original author’s questionnaire was used (I. V. Koltsova, 2024), aimed at identifying the characteristics of students’ civic consciousness.Results. The study showed that the majority of students believe that secondary schools should take an active part in the development of civic consciousness of young people. Students behave in society in accordance with generally accepted rules, know the history of the Russian Federation, its traditions and customs, conspicuous figures, rights and responsibilities, speak their native language and actively use it in communication with representatives of their nationality. After training, most graduates plan to stay and work in the Russian Federation. However, about 30% of subjects have low scores on such issues as participation in the Russian presidential and legislative elections. There is a high awareness on socio-political events and laws, which indicates the low social activity of this group of respondents.Conclusion. The conducted research made it possible to identify both positive trends in relation to the civic consciousness of students, as well as problem areas that require targeted educational work.

Self-awareness is one of the key issues in life that every individual must possess for progress and advancement in their lives. It is highlighted in the Quran with terms such as insight and self-forgetfulness, and it is based on theological, ontological, and anthropological foundations. Each of these foundations has educational effects. The present study discusses the anthropological foundations of self-awareness in dimensions such as insight, orientation, and values, and aims to address the following questions:What are the cognitive foundations of self-awareness in the Quran, and what are their educational functions?What are the orientation foundations of self-awareness in the Quran, and what are their educational functions?What are the values foundations of self-awareness in the Quran, and what are their educational functions?Background Regarding the significant importance of this research, numerous activities have been carried out in the field of psychology with a religious approach, such as the book "Comparative Self-Awareness from the Perspective of Islam and Psychology" by Fatemeh Esfandiari, the book "Self-Awareness" by Samad Shah Mohammadi, the book "Self-Awareness and Self-Management" by Masoud Noorali Zadeh, the book "From Self-Awareness to Self-Knowledge" by Shahrbano Ghahhari, and articles like "The Relationship between Self-Awareness and God-Awareness" by Noorali Zadeh Miyaneji, Bashiri, and Jan Bozorgi in the Psychology and Religion Journal, no.19, article on the effectiveness of teaching self-awareness from the perspective of Islamic teachings on reducing students' psychological pressure by Amir Hossein Mousavi in the Psychology Studies Journal, no. 30, article on self-awareness and its educational functions in improving human social relationships in the Quran and Hadith by Fatemeh Saifali'i in issue 2 of volume 2 of the Journal of Educational Teachings in the Quran and Hadith, and others. However, no work has yet delved into the Quranic foundations that provide a fundamental and root-based look at this issue and its educational effects. It seems that this article may be the first work to address this topic.MethodologyIn this research, a descriptive-analytical method has been used to evaluate and analyze the main concepts including various dimensions of cognitive human foundations, self-awareness, and their educational effects in detail. This analytical method allows us to delve into a better understanding of the cognitive human foundations in dimensions such as attitude, orientation, values, self-awareness, and their educational effects from the perspective of the Holy Quran.General Research FindingsCognitive human foundations of self-awareness in the Quran are divided into attitude, orientation, and values foundations.The dual existence of human from body and soul, human's free will, and purposefulness are among the most important attitude foundations that significantly impact the fulfilling self-awareness and have educational effects such as attention to physical and spiritual dimensions, assisting human in the path of perfection, and enhancing human resilience, patience, and self-esteem. Purposefulness is directly related to self-awareness because without self-awareness, achieving one's goals and ultimate purpose is not possible, and without consideration of the hearafter, reaching the final goal is not achievable.Human nature and pure temperament, awareness of capacities, abilities, and shortcomings are among the most vital orientation cognitive human foundations that have a significant impact on the realization of self-awareness and have educational functions such as awareness of capacities, talents, and shortcomings as the starting point of self-awareness, recognizing capacities and shortcomings leading to strengthening confidence, increasing self-belief, and self-awareness.Human dignity, caliphate, and vicegerency of God are among the crucial values-based cognitive human foundations, each of which has a direct relationship with self-awareness and results in feelings of worthiness, self-esteem, and social status in society.Final ConclusionCognitive human foundations of self-awareness in the Quran are divided into attitude, orientation, and values foundations, each of which has educational effects.

Abstract Background High levels of empathy and self-awareness and low level of stress among nursing students are the core elements of improving patients’ care and outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess the levels, relationships, and predictors of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress in a sample of undergraduate Jordanian nursing students. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to collect data from 330 students using a web-based survey. Results The total mean scores of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress were 75.75, 40.17, and 55.65, respectively. Students who are studying in public universities, with higher GPA, who have no intention to leave nursing, and who are satisfied with nursing; reported higher level of empathy. Students with lower income level, who have no intention to leave nursing, and who are satisfied with nursing; reported higher level of self-awareness. Female students, those who sleeping 6 h and less, did not get a balanced diet or perform exercise, studying in public universities, lower GPA, have intention to leave nursing, and did not satisfy with nursing; reported higher level of perceived stress. Conclusions Nursing students reported adequate empathy level, low self-awareness level, and moderate perceived stress level. Students who are satisfied and have no intention to leave nursing reported higher level of empathy, self-awareness, and perceived stress. It is necessary to conduct interventional programs that enhance students’ well-being especially empathy and self-awareness, and reduce the level of their stress.

Little is known about the brain correlates of anosognosia or unawareness of disease in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Huntington's Disease (HD). The presence of unawareness or impaired self-awareness (ISA) of illness has profound implications for patients and their caregivers; therefore, studying awareness and its brain correlates should be considered a key step towards developing effective recognition and management of this symptom as it offers a window into the mechanism of self-awareness and consciousness as critical components of the human cognition. We reviewed research studies adopting MRI or other in vivo neuroimaging technique to assess brain structural and/or functional correlates of unawareness in PD and HD across different cognitive and motor domains. Studies adopting task or resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging, and/or 18-F fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography brain imaging and/or magnetic resonance imaging structural measures were considered. Only six studies investigating neuroimaging features of unawareness in PD and two in HD were identified; there was great heterogeneity in the clinical characteristics of the study participants, domain of unawareness investigated, method of unawareness assessment, and neuroimaging technique used. Nevertheless, some data converge in identifying regions of the salience and frontoparietal networks to be associated with unawareness in PD patients. In HD, the few data are affected by the variability in the severity of motor symptoms. Further studies are needed to better understand the mechanisms and brain correlates of unawareness in PD and HD; in addition, the use of dopaminergic medications should be carefully considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we discuss the implementation of artificial self-awareness mechanisms and self-reflection abilities in deep neural networks. While the current limitations of research prevent achieving cognitive capabilities on par with natural biological entities, the incorporation of basic self-awareness and self-reflection mechanisms in deep learning architectures offers substantial advantages in tackling specific problems across various scientific fields, including geosciences. In the first section, we outline the foundational architecture of our deep learning approach termed Self-Aware Learning (SAL). The subsequent part of the paper highlights the practical benefits of this machine learning methodology through synthetic tests and applications addressed to automatic classification and image analysis of real petrological data sets. We show how Self-Aware Learning allows enhanced accuracy, reduced overfitting problems, and improved performances compared to other existing methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Sadiqi Beiq Kitabdar, as a prominent Persian artist from the tenth to eleventh centuries, holds a unique position in the annals of traditional Persian painting. Despite the extensive study done by Welch, exploration into his life and works has been scarce. Sadiqi's artistic brilliance was somewhat overshadowed by contemporaries such as Bihzad or Reza Abbasi, and compounded by his reputed sharp temper that deterred effusive praise from his peers. However, delving deeper into the narrative of his life reveals a fascinating tale of an unconventional Qizilbash warrior, who has ascended to the pinnacle of artistic mastery amidst the Safavid era's cultural ferment. Understanding Sadiqi's contributions necessitates a nuanced examination of his life's chronicle, set against the backdrop of Iran's socio-political milieu in the Safavid era. Welch's meticulous research has illuminated key facets of Sadiqi's existence, offering insights into his patronage dynamics and the evolving landscape of Persian artistry. This study endeavors to unravel Sadiqi's enigmatic persona while shedding light on his profound impact on the burgeoning self-awareness and artistic ethos of the Safavid epoch. Research Method This research adopts a qualitative strategy employing a descriptive, historiographical method. Focusing on the Safavid period, it examines the concept of self-awareness in Persian painting, with Sadiqi Beiq Kitabdar as the primary subject. The study analyzes Sadiqi's artistic expressions and signatures. To do so, it employs an interdisciplinary approach to understand his self-awareness and its impact on the Safavid painting evolution. Research Findings Sadiqi Beiq, renowned for his prowess as a painter, emerged equally as a self-aware and prolific writer. Through his literary works, particularly Majma' al-Khawas, Sadiqi revealed a keen awareness of his status and effectiveness across various domains. His writings were marked by directness, candid observations, and occasional criticisms, reflecting his self-assured persona. Sadiqi's interactions with contemporaries, artists, and peers underscored his self-awareness, evident in his nuanced assessments and critiques. Despite his sharp temperament, Sadiqi's writings offered insights into the social and cultural milieu of his time, positioning him and his contemporaries within the broader artistic landscape of the Safavid era. In Majma' al-Khawas, Sadiqi showcased his discerning eye and critical attitude towards his contemporaries, sparing few from his candid evaluations. His commentary on poets and painters alike reflected his self-confidence and uncompromising nature. Notably, Sadiqi's writings depicted a selective acknowledgment of the talent, with few individuals receiving praise, often accompanied by subtle self-comparisons or references to his own accomplishments. His interactions with fellow artists revealed a complex blend of pride, confidence, and perhaps, a desire for recognition. Sadiqi's self-awareness extended beyond his literary works to his treatises on painting such as Qanun al-Sovar. In this technical treatise, he positioned himself as an authority, advocating naturalism and emphasizing the significance of imbuing paintings with meanings. Sadiqi's self-appointed role, as a guide in the realm of Persian painting, reflected his aspiration for lasting recognition and influence. Moreover, his writings suggested a deep-seated desire for artistic mastery and innovation, evident in his quest to explore the meaning behind painting. Through his poems and treatises, Sadiqi crafted a narrative of self-aggrandizement, portraying him as a polymath of an unparalleled talent. Despite occasional critiques from contemporaries like Iskandar Beiq Turkman, who had questioned his literary prowess, Sadiqi's writings exuded confidence and self-assurance. His self-perception, as a multifaceted artist who was adept in both poetry and painting, underscored his ambition and self-awareness. Contemporary accounts offered further insights into Sadiqi's self-aware persona. Mirza Taher Nasrabadi's anecdote depicted Sadiqi's assertiveness and awareness of his artistic value as he swiftly dismissed praise in favor of material recognition. Similarly, Ohadi-e Balyani and Valeh Esfahani's descriptions highlighted Sadiqi's reputation for haughtiness and conceit, which aligned with his strong sense of self-awareness. Overall, Sadiqi Beiq emerged as a multifaceted figure, whose writings and interactions reflected a nuanced understanding of his own abilities and place within the artistic community. His selfawareness, even though perceived as arrogance in some cases, was integral to his identity as an artist striving for recognition and mastery in the vibrant cultural milieu of Safavid Iran. Conclusion The study has delves into the transformative process, whereby artists' self-awareness shaped the trajectory of modern Persian painting with a focus on the influential figure of Sadiqi Beiq during the Safavid era. Through an examination of Sadiqi's self-awareness in his artistic endeavors, the study has elucidated his pivotal role in fostering a movement of artist self-awareness within this period. Sadiqi's extensive body of works, encompassing both paintings and writings, has underscored his acute awareness of his impact and status as an artist. His writings, whether authored by him or about him, revealed a nuanced understanding of his influence, which he strategically leverages when necessary. Moreover, while Sadiqi's critiques of others were at times harsh, his deliberate concealment of opinions regarding certain individuals suggested a calculated control over his behavior, indicative of his self-awareness. The study contends that Sadiqi's self-awareness and intelligence were instrumental in shaping contemporary modern painting art. Traditionally, Persian painting revolved around narrative-driven illustrations, characterized by a plethora of motifs and a rational, imaginative atmosphere. However, amidst religious reforms in Iran, the exodus of painters from the court led to a democratization of art patronage, resulting in a proliferation of painting genres and styles. This transition from elaborate, narrative-driven illustrations to single-page paintings marked a shift towards audience’s deeper engagement and reflection. In this period of artistic flux, Sadiqi and his contemporaries played a pivotal role in shaping modern Persian painting. Sadiqi's treatise on painting emphasized the importance of capturing both form and meaning and advocated a closer resemblance to nature in artworks. His artistic evolution mirrored this ethos as his works progressively embraced natural elements and techniques, such as perspective and shading, borrowed from the Western art. Notably, Sadiqi's reconfiguration of traditional painting formats and incorporation of natural elements facilitated a closer alignment between art and reality and elevated Persian painting to the new heights of realism and humancentric expression. In conclusion, the study posits Sadiqi Beg Mosavver as a central figure in the emergence of modern Persian painting. His self-awareness and artistic innovations served as catalysts for transformative change within the artistic landscape of the Safavid era. Through his visionary approach to painting and his profound understanding of artistic expression, Sadiqi left an indelible mark on the Persian art, ushering in an era characterized by heightened emotional resonance, narrative depth, and humanistic sensibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Psychological maturity has been a subject of interest in various cultures, but a comprehensive instrument tailored to specific cultural contexts has been lacking. Existing scales often do not consider relevant cultural factors, creating a gap in psychological research. This study aimed to address this gap by introducing the “Psychological Maturity Scale” designed to be culturally sensitive. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design to develop and validate the scale across diverse age groups, involving 2 sample groups of 194 and 213 individuals. The study included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and reliability and validity tests. The scale was also compared with established metrics like the Life Satisfaction and Positive–Negative Affect Depression Anxiety Stress Scales. Results: The research yielded a 4-dimensional model to understand psychological maturity, represented by the acronym SAFE, which stands for Self-Awareness, Autonomy, Flexibility, and Ego Resilience. The findings indicated that the scale is valid and reliable. Conclusion: Additionally, it was concluded that the dimensions of the developed scale are consistent with theoretical explanations. This scale is more than just an assessment tool; it serves as a culturally sensitive framework and is a crucial, fine-tuned instrument for future psychological research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To determine the correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance in the practical exam of fourth and final-year medical students at Pak International Medical College, Peshawar. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional correlational study and was conducted on fourth and final-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of Pak International Medical College, Peshawar, from 14th March 2020 to 10 August 2020. Data was collected with a non-probability convenience sampling technique by using a leadership toolkit emotional intelligence questionnaire. The academic performance in practical exams of students was measured from percentage marks scored in previous annual examinations. The relationship between emotional intelligence and practical academic performance was measured by multivariate analysis. Results: A total of 176students (88 from each year) participated with male to female ratio of 2.4:1. Students with poor academic performance maximally showed emotional competencies in the range of 10-17, which means that this area needs to be developed on a priority basis in medical students. The maximum number of students with fair and good academic performance showed all their emotional competencies in the range of 18-34, which means that there is a need to pay attention to these emotional competencies. The statistically significant p-value (< 0.05) indicates that students with higher emotional intelligence are least likely to fail in their examinations. Conclusion: Emotional intelligence can be a predictor of academic success. Students with higher emotional intelligence perform better in practical assessments. The academic performance of medical students can be improved by developing emotional intelligence-related competencies in them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The contribution of businesses to sustainability, captured in the concept of the triple bottom line (people, profit, planet), has been given a lot of attention. One line of argument is to make sustainability mandatory via regulation, while another is to create a consciousness for questions of sustainability in the minds of managers, that is, to make managers agents of sustainability. Thus, there is debate about what behaviors, practices, and skills leaders need for positive sustainability. In recent years, scholars have attempted to develop leadership approaches (e.g., sustainable leadership, sustainability leadership) that contribute to the implementation of sustainability and positively influence sustainability practices, filling a perceived gap in the current literature. Here, connections to popular relationship-based approaches such as ethical leadership, transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and responsible leadership are also discussed. In this paper, we debate to what extent a specific leadership type is necessary to successfully lead a company into a sustainable future or whether, regardless of conceptualized behaviors, practices, and skills, it is not the core character and attitude of leaders that is crucial to changing the company culture to achieve the goal of sustainable business. This paper first outlines the existing literature on leadership approaches designed to lead to greater sustainability. It does not claim to be exhaustive but refers to the most prominent research findings. It then critically assesses these and raises questions. In the third section, we propose an alternative view of successful leadership toward positive sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on developmental systems and dynamic systems theories, we propose the lifeworld approach—a conceptual framework for research and a hypothesis concerning early social-cognitive development. As a framework, the lifeworld approach recognizes the social embeddedness of development and shifts the focus away from individual developmental outcomes toward the reciprocal interplay of processes within and between individuals that co-constitutes early social-cognitive development. As a hypothesis, the lifeworld approach proposes that the changing developmental system—spanning the different individuals as their subsystems—strives toward attractor states through regulation at the behavioral level, which results in both the emergence and further differentiation of developmental attainments. The lifeworld approach—as a framework and a hypothesis, including key methodological approaches to test it—is exemplified by research on infants' self-awareness, prosocial behavior and social learning. Equipped with, first, a conceptual framework grounded in a modern view on development and, second, a growing suite of methodological approaches, developmental science can advance by analyzing the mutually influential relations between intra-individual and interactional processes in order to identify key mechanisms underlying early social-cognitive development.