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Peace education promotes the knowledge, skills and attitudes to help people prevent conflict occurring, resolve conflicts peacefully, or create conditions for peace. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the influence of knowledge on Peace Education to conflict resolution skills of the the Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao teachers of Cluster 3 schools, Department of Education, Division of Davao City. The descriptive-correlational research design under the quantitative research was used in the study. This design sought to find out the relationship between the teachers' knowledge on Peace Education and the teacher's conflict resolution skills. The first instrument used was a researcher made rating scale to determine the level of knowledge of the teachers on Peace Education. The second questionnaire was also self-assessment which was used to measure the conflict resolution skills of the teachers. The results showed that the knowledge on Peace Education was described as above average. On the other hand, the conflict resolution skills of the teachers were interpreted to be a high level. Moreover, data showed that there is a significant relationship between knowledge on Peace Education and conflict resolution skills of Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao teachers. Furthermore, results revealed that the indicators Cultivating Inner Peace, Promoting Human Rights and Responsibilities and Building Cultural Respect, Reconciliation and Solidarity significantly predict the conflict resolution skill of the teachers. Recommendations are geared towards the integration of peace education to all subject areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Mindfulness training is increasingly popular in China. The challenge of evaluating mindfulness practice objectively and accurately has attracted research attention. However, previous studies in China focused primarily on the quantity rather than the quality of mindfulness training. The Practice Quality - Mindfulness (PQ-M) can provide a solution. Consequently, the present study aimed to validate and assess the internal consistency and construct validity of the Chinese version of the Practice Quality - Mindfulness (Ch-PQ-M) in a non-clinical sample. Methods: One hundred and sixty participants (female:81) were recruited to practice 20 min of mindfulness training daily for four consecutive days and to complete the Ch-PQ-M, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Peace of Mind Scale immediately after each mindfulness practice. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale were administered pre- and post- 4-day treatment. Construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis), internal consistency, test–retest reliability, predictive validity and construct validity were examined. Results: Ch-PQ-M demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the established two-factor model (perseverance and receptivity). The Ch-PQ-M attention score was significantly associated with changes of trait anxiety. It improved with short-term mindfulness practice. The perseverance score consistently correlates with scores on peace of mind, state anxiety, trait anxiety, and observe and nonreactivity. The receptivity score remains consistently correlated with the nonjudging. These findings suggest that Ch-PQ-M is a valid instrument for evaluating individual mindfulness quality for a single-session practice. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that Ch-PQ-M (especially for the Ch-PQ-M perseverance score) has acceptable psychometric properties and is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing mindfulness practice quality in the Chinese cultural context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Germline genomic sequencing is increasingly integrated into pediatric cancer care, with pathogenic cancer-predisposing variants identified among 5–18% of affected children and variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in up to 70%. Given the potential medical implications for children and their families, parents' psychosocial responses to learning results are important to understand. Parents of children with cancer who learned their children's germline pathogenic or VUS results following paired tumor and germline genomic sequencing described their cognitive and affective responses to results in an open-ended write-in question after disclosure (M = 10 months post-disclosure; range = 1–28). Responses were coded and categorized using content analysis, then compared across results using chi-square and Fisher's exact test. Parents of children with pathogenic (n = 9), VUS (n = 52), and pathogenic plus VUS results (n = 9) described negative emotions, positive reactions, mixed emotions (i.e., positive and negative emotions), and neutral reactions. Negative emotions were described significantly more frequently with pathogenic results than VUS only (χ2 = 5.19; p =.02), with peace of mind and empowerment only described for those with VUS. Parents also described approach(es) to coping (e.g., faith, plan of action) and reactions specific to the uncertainty of VUS (e.g., disappointment at no explanation for cancer etiology). A subset with VUS described decreasing worry/distress with increased understanding of results, whereas others displayed misconceptions regarding VUS. Screening for emotional adjustment is warranted for parents of children with cancer receiving pathogenic germline results, and screening for understanding is warranted with VUS. Findings highlight the importance of pre-and posttest genetic counseling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The accurate identification and recognition of newborns hold significant importance in ensuring their safety and security within healthcare environments, particularly in hospitals and nurseries. This review article delves into the realm of biometric recognition techniques applied to newborns. The motivation behind this exploration lies in the pressing need for dependable methods that can prevent instances of mix-ups and mismatches, contributing to the overall welfare of infants and peace of mind for caregivers. The review encompasses an analysis of pertinent literature, focusing on authors, methodologies, databases, challenges faced, algorithms employed, performance metrics, and overarching observations. The authors examined a variety of biometric modalities, including footprint recognition based on minutiae features, handprints, facial recognition, and voice recognition. The study considers the distinct challenges associated with newborn biometrics, such as the limited availability of comprehensive databases containing diverse newborn biometric samples. The goal of this review paper is to conduct a thorough analysis of relevant research on biometric recognition of newborns, including the current state-of-the-art, potential challenges, and opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Calligraphy, as a form of mindful practice, encourages focus, creativity, and relaxation, which collectively contribute to a more peaceful mental state. Through regular engagement in calligraphy, older adults can develop better coping mechanisms for stress, leading to more effective selfmanagement of daily stressors. This enhanced ability to manage stress can reduce the overall burden on their mental and physical health, promoting a more positive outlook on life. Methods: This study employed convenience sampling and snowball sampling to select 246 older adults aged 60-70 from Changsha, China, in March 2024 as valid samples. AMOS v.23 was used to construct a structural equation model to validate the hypotheses. Results: The study found a significant positive correlation between calligraphy activities and peace of mind/stress self-management. There is also a significant positive correlation between peace of mind/stress self-management and perceived health status. Additionally, peace of mind and stress self-management act as mediators between calligraphy activities and perceived health status. Discussion: This indicates that calligraphy activities not only contribute to the psychological well-being of older adults but also indirectly enhance their positive perception of their own health by improving their mental state. Consequently, such activities can be an integral part of holistic health interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life and overall health of older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Foreign language peace of mind (FLPOM) is conceptualized as a Chinese culture-specific low-arousal positive emotional state of inner peace and harmony. It is used to describe learners' psychological well-being in the Chinese English as a foreign language (EFL) context. This study examines the intermediate mechanism for the positive effect of FLPOM on language achievement by testing learners' cognitive engagement as a mediator on the relationship between FLPOM and language achievement and competitive psychological climate as a moderator of the mediation effect. Foreign language enjoyment (FLE), a comparatively high-arousal positive emotion, is also tested in the same model for comparison purposes. Results showed that cognitive engagement mediated the relationship between both FLPOM and FLE and language achievement and that competitive psychological climate negatively moderated (i.e., weakened) the mediation effect of cognitive engagement on FLE and achievement, but did not moderate the mediation effect of cognitive engagement on FLPOM and achievement. The findings point to the role of FLPOM in gaining learners' individual resources (e.g., cognitive engagement) and, more importantly, the distinctive role of the low-arousal emotion of FLPOM in lowering resource loss and maintaining learner engagement in high resource loss (e.g., high competitiveness, high stress) circumstances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This study investigates the methodologies for overcoming anxiety through spiritual therapy, specifically focusing on the teachings of the Qur'an. It explores how spirituality, as outlined in religious texts, can provide strategies for alleviating anxiety and fostering inner peace. Methods: A descriptive approach was employed to examine spiritual therapy, with particular emphasis on the Qur'an's insights into the nature of anxiety and its remedies. The study considers both psychological perspectives and Islamic teachings, categorizing the methods into insight-based and behavioral approaches. Results: The Qur'anic approach to anxiety emphasizes two primary methods: insight methods, which include religious and mental spirituality, belief systems, and understanding the purpose of suffering; and behavioral methods, such as the remembrance of God, prayer, trust, piety, and belief in God and the Resurrection. These methods were found to play crucial roles in alleviating anxiety and promoting peace. Conclusions: Spirituality, particularly as taught in the Qur'an, serves as a foundational tool for human tranquility. By integrating cognitive and behavioral strategies, individuals can overcome anxieties arising from material deficiencies. Further research into the role of spirituality across different religious practices is needed to deepen the understanding of its impact on mental well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper narrates the concept of Sustainable Peace Leadership and examines how three prominent Peace Activists from South and Southeast Asia measure up to the concept. The article will consider the works and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi), Lhamo Thondup (The 14th Dalai Lama), and Nguyen Xuan Bao (Thich Nhat Hanh). Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in achieving Indian independence from the British Empire. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and has managed a difficult relationship with the Chinese government following the occupation of Tibet. Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist and is known as the 'father of mindfulness'. The paper identified several characteristics of Peace Leaders. These include being a charismatic leader who motivates their followers to achieve their goals in a non-violent and inclusive manner. Peace leaders meditate and spend time developing inner peace which then leads to outer peace. The paper also asserts that peace leaders are capable of recognizing the humanity in their opponents and seek a mutually beneficial solution. The three chosen individuals are all recognised as being charismatic leaders who were prominent peace leaders. All were deeply spiritual and practiced meditation and other inner work on a regular basis. They stressed the humanity in their opponents, based on their religious beliefs and the concepts of non-duality and interdependence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm, this research aims to create a better lecturer attendance application that improves the attendance system and creates peace of mind when lecturers arrive at national universities. The author analyzes the results of applying deep learning algorithms to an experimental face recognition system that uses convolutional neural networks. The purpose of this study is to show that deep learning algorithms can improve the accuracy and efficiency of recording presence. In addition, the goal of this research is to create a timekeeping application using face recognition technology that is expected to have a high level of accuracy. In addition, this research includes a modification of the CNN model. This modification resulted in an epoch value of 75 for training of 100% and test of 95%. Analysis of results, drawing conclusions, and suggestions for additional development are the final stages of this research. Evaluation of the integrated system is done by collecting actual attendance data and comparing it with the attendance records created by the system. This validation will help explain the performance of the system and find problems or vulnerabilities that may need to be fixed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An assistive intelligence sensor device is a comprehensive solution aimed at improving the mobility and independence of people with visual or hearing impairments. It integrates an array of advanced hardware components including Node MCU and Arduino board for data processing, GPS module with antenna for accurate location tracking, emergency key switch for instant warning activation, and time of flight sensor for accurate obstacle detection. A vibrator for haptic feedback, a Wi-Fi module for seamless connectivity and a display for visual feedback. Additionally, the device includes a laptop with a Python-coded program for real-time object detection using a camera, which helps identify and classify objects in the user's environment. Leveraging the Blynk IoT app, the device facilitates instant communication with caregivers or emergency responders, ensuring peace of mind and timely assistance when needed. Also, apart from detecting nearby obstacles and providing haptic feedback, the device uses a GPS module to live track the user's location, ensuring safety and security during outdoor navigation. The integration of intelligent software algorithms further enhances the functionality of the device, enabling it to adapt to various environments and user needs. This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the device's design, functionality, and potential applications to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. By integrating state-of-the-art hardware components with intelligent software solutions, the Assistive Intelligence sensor device represents a significant advance in assistive technology, empowering users to navigate their surroundings with confidence and independence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the importance of end-of-life planning and the benefits it provides for both the living and the dying. It emphasizes that end-of-life planning is a comprehensive process that involves legal documents, financial planning, funeral arrangements, healthcare decisions, and personal wishes. The article highlights the importance of having conversations with loved ones about these plans and the relief it provides for those left behind. It also suggests considering aspects such as legal documents, financial questions, medical decisions, personal wishes, and compiling a list of online accounts and assets. The article concludes by stating that end-of-life planning is a personal and ongoing process that requires time and can provide peace of mind for both individuals and their loved ones. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a meeting between a psychologist and three members of a first-response team in a kibbutz who experienced a traumatic event during a war. The men describe their experiences of trying to save lives and the feelings of abandonment and despair they felt when the army withdrew. The article explores the concept of courage and the importance of listening to one's values in times of crisis. The author emphasizes the need for human responsibility and the reliability of the world. [Extracted from the article]

Spiritual tourism has been gaining significance predominance among a distinct segment of tourists across the globe. Drastic changes in motives that lead to the emergence of new forms of tourism have conceived vehement competitive outsets for destination marketers, policymakers and governments. Changing external contexts such as lifestyles, westernisation of cultures, digital inclusions in people's lives, countries' upliftment of travel restrictions, competitive and lucrative positioning of destinations with multifaceted value offerings and increase of complexity of living have evoked the significance of spiritual tourism. The motive to find inner peace, being an integral aspect of spiritual tourism, has been witnessed as a niche market segment's want. This paper is an extract from a major research work that fosters an understanding of this perspective of finding inner peace and evaluating the influence of tourists' frequency of visits on their motives. With an empirical research design, the findings from the analysis of 327 responses acquired through a structured questionnaire reveal that the frequency of tourists' visits to the destination signifies their motives of finding inner peace. This paper indicates how the thereof can facilitate their destination branding strategies using this inference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A culture of peace is a condition that school members covet. Indonesia and Malaysia are two neighboring countries that support implementing peace education. Even though the two countries are allied and neighbors, each country has uniqueness, including implementing peace education. This study aims to describe the role of peace educators in Indonesian and Malaysian schools. Systematic literature reviews identify the position of peace educators in building a culture of peace in schools. The study uses eight main articles to describe the role of peace educators in Indonesia and Malaysia. The selected articles were analyzed by data extraction. The study results show that peace educators in Indonesia and Malaysia have different characteristics. Peace educators in Indonesia focus more on efforts to suppress student violence. Meanwhile, peace educators in Malaysia focus on building a constructive mindset towards all forms of experiences experienced by students. The study recommends further research to create a unique model of peace education according to the characteristics of students in Indonesia and Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the importance of using foot valves instead of surface mounted check valves in well systems, particularly shallow wells. The author, a professional well driller, highlights the benefits of foot valves in preventing vacuum leaks, simplifying winterization, and facilitating leak detection. Foot valves are recommended for new well systems due to their ease of installation, reduced maintenance, and improved leak identification capabilities. The author emphasizes that foot valves are not suitable for all wells, particularly older ones with corroded steel casings. Overall, the article provides valuable insights into optimizing well systems for efficiency and ease of maintenance. [Extracted from the article]

We explore the temporalities that shape and alleviate serious health-related suffering among those with chronic and terminal conditions in Kerala, India. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork between 2009 and 2019, we examine the entanglements between waiting for care within dominant institutions and the community organizing that palliates this waiting. Specifically, people navigate multiple medical institutions, experience loneliness and abandonment, loss of autonomy, and delays and denials of recognition as they wait for care. Community palliative care organizations offering free, routine, home-based care provide samadhanam (peace of mind) and swatantrayam (self-determination) in lifeworlds mired with chronic waiting. We document how community care sustains an alternative politics of shared time, untethered from marketized notions of efficiency and productivity toward profits. In so doing, we cast in high relief community healthcare imaginaries that alleviate serious health-related suffering and reconfigure Global North-centric perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With increasing public environmental awareness, accelerating green transformation has become inevitable for enterprises to achieve long‐term development. Sustainable customer engagement (sustainable CE) is a core concept of consumer participation in sustainable consumption. Based on partial least squares‐structural equation modeling, this study establishes a prediction model for sustainable CE and explores the impacts of service experience, green perceived value, and customer satisfaction on sustainable customer engagement. This study collected 682 valid data points from customers of green hotels and analyzed the relationships between sustainable CE and its antecedent variables. The results showed that peace of mind and product experience can directly promote sustainable customer engagement. Service experience can enhance sustainable CE through the serial mediation of green perceived value and customer satisfaction. The conclusions enrich the existing knowledge in the field of sustainable consumption and engagement marketing and provide effective suggestions for green hotel managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hyperhidrosis is a disease in which excessive sweat is secreted, resulting in an abnormal increase in systemic or local perspiration. In traditional Chinese medicine, hyperhidrosis belongs to the category of sweating disease. It is caused by an imbalance between yin and yang and abnormal excretion of body fluid. Many doctors treat the sweating disease from the perspective of heart, lung, and kidney; in contrast, we discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of hyperhidrosis from the perspective of liver and spleen, explain the significance of harmonizing the liver and spleen to improve the sweating disease, and put forward the key pathogenic factors of stagnation liver qi and spleen deficiency, and disharmony between nutrient qi and defensive qi, and the imbalance between yin and yang are the key pathogenic factor. Most of the clinical treatment start from the liver and spleen. The main treatment principle is based on soothing the liver and relieving depression, invigorating the spleen and nourishing blood, and regulating and harmonizing the nutrient qi and defensive qi, paying attention to the relationship between qi and blood in zangfu organs, invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi to consolidate its foundation, soothing the liver and relieving depression to regulate its qi, and invigorating qi and blood and perspiration. Treatment can be supplemented with Xiaoyao Powder plus-minus, mainly to strengthen liver wood and spleen soil, acquire nourishment, smooth qi, nourish the five zang, reconcile qi and blood, enhance physical strength and peace of mind, ensure sufficient qi to arrest sweating, coordinate the liver and spleen, balance the ascending and descending phases, and harmonize the five zang organs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article, written by Karin Stephen in 1936, explores the psychoanalytic perspective on fanaticism. It discusses the intense desire for immediate action and blind faith that characterizes fanatical behavior, highlighting the dangers it poses to society. The article suggests that self-knowledge and understanding the underlying causes of irrationality can lead to positive change. It emphasizes the need for further research into the forces driving fanaticism and the potential for psychoanalysis to contribute to mitigating this dangerous behavior. The text also explores concepts such as ambivalence, neurosis, unconscious beliefs, displacement, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior. It concludes that understanding these unconscious delusions and reactions can provide insight into self-destructive behavior and offer hope for finding a way out. [Extracted from the article]

Language teaching is a tense occupation wherein countless negative stressors such as students' misbehaviors, low income, assessment issues, and personal conflicts might threaten the well-being and happiness of teachers. Thus, cultivating a flexible mindset responsive enough to tackle various stressors has become a promising research scope. In this vein, minimalism, as a worldview that helps people reduce unwanted and excessive distractors, might be a possible solution that would possibly reduce the teachers' life and occupation stressors and cultivate their well-being-related strengths. However, the concept has been ignored in educational domains. Therefore, the present exploratory study sheds light on the minimalistic mindset of 34 Iranian English language teachers, recruited through purposeful sampling method and partook in an interview. Their answers were analyzed through thematic analysis to see whether minimalistic mindsets of teachers contribute to their welfare or not. The analyses of the qualitative data signaled that the findings would contribute to the educational psychology and language education literature by suggesting that teachers with minimalistic worldviews towards life are less stressed and concerned about distractors and are more prone to value inner peace, tolerance, and rapport in their personal and professional life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]