This study explored how psychology educators in South Africa can be professionally developed to embed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT)principles into their pedagogy,thereby enhancing psychological flexibility am...This study explored how psychology educators in South Africa can be professionally developed to embed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT)principles into their pedagogy,thereby enhancing psychological flexibility among postgraduate students.Using a Collaborative Action Research approach,seven educators and thirteen students participated in a ten-month intervention comprising four iterative cycles of training,implementation,and reflection.The thematic analysis found that ACT-informed pedagogy not only promoted student resilience,present-moment awareness(mindfulness),and values-based engagement(authenticity)but also catalysed shifts in educator identity toward more reflexive teaching.Students cultivated resilience by learning to tolerate emotional discomfort and sustain values-driven action,while developing mindfulness through present-moment awareness that fostered engagement.This process also nurtured authenticity,as students aligned their academic and professional identities with personally meaningful values,paralleled by educators’growing reflexivity and relational openness,signalling a values-informed pedagogy.These findings provide a theoretically grounded,contextually responsive model for cultivating soft skills in higher education,affirming the potential of ACT as a scalable,culturally congruent framework for professional development.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among 206 employees in the Guinean mining sector.Organizational commitment is measured using the revised version o...This study aims to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among 206 employees in the Guinean mining sector.Organizational commitment is measured using the revised version of the three-component model developed by Meyer,Allen,and Smith(1993),while job satisfaction is measured using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire(short-form).A positive and significant association(r=0.46,p<0.01)is found between organizational commitment and job satisfaction,supporting the argument that highly satisfied workers are more committed to their organization.The findings also show that organizational commitment is positively and significantly associated with both extrinsic job satisfaction and intrinsic job satisfaction.Finally,the study also highlights a positive and significant association between job satisfaction and each dimension of organizational commitment,as well as a positive and significant correlation between the dimensions of job satisfaction and those of organizational commitment.展开更多
Frontline employees often experience customer incivility,which may increase their intention to leave service organizations.Drawing on conservation of resources theory,this study examines how customer incivility affect...Frontline employees often experience customer incivility,which may increase their intention to leave service organizations.Drawing on conservation of resources theory,this study examines how customer incivility affects turnover intention through perceived overqualification and career commitment,and whether coworker support moderates these relationships.Survey data were collected from 483 hotel employees in China and analyzed using reliability tests,correlation analysis,mediation,and moderated mediation procedures.The results show that customer incivility is positively related to turnover intention.Career commitment significantly mediates this relationship,and perceived overqualification and career commitment form a significant serial mediation path.However,the single mediation effect of perceived overqualification is not significant.Coworker support weakens the positive effects of customer incivility and perceived overqualification on turnover intention and strengthens the protective effect of career commitment.展开更多
Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese ver...Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese version of the CAQ-8 along with other standardized measures,including the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II(AAQ-II),the Valuing Questionnaire(VQ),the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS),the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21),and the World Health Organization Fiveitem Well-Being Index(WHO-5).A retest was conducted one month later with 300 valid responses.Results:Exploratory factor analysis(n=818)identified a 2-factor structure,confirmed through validated factor analysis(n=817),showing good fit indices(CFI=0.990,RMSEA=0.040).Measurement equivalence across genders was established.The CAQ-8 showed significant positive correlations with life satisfaction,mental health,and values,and negative correlations with depression,anxiety,stress,and experiential avoidance.The scale demonstrated good internal consistency(Cronbach’sα=0.76)and retest reliability(ICC=0.70).Network analysis confirmed the robustness of the 2-factor model,with item 4 in CAQ-8 identified as a core item.Conclusion:The CAQ-8 is a reliable and valid tool for measuring committed action within the psychological flexibility model in Chinese populations.展开更多
In this paper,a strength-constrained unit commitment(UC)model incorporating system strength constraints based on the weighted short-circuit ratio(WSCR)is proposed.This model facilitates the comprehensive assessment of...In this paper,a strength-constrained unit commitment(UC)model incorporating system strength constraints based on the weighted short-circuit ratio(WSCR)is proposed.This model facilitates the comprehensive assessment of area-wide system strength in power systems with high inverter-based resource(IBR)penetration,thereby contributing to the mitigation of weak grid issues.Unlike traditional models,this approach considers the interactions among multiple IBRs.The UC problem is initially formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)model,reflecting WSCR and bus impedance matrix modification constraints.To enhance computational tractability,the model is transformed into a mixed-integer linear programming(MILP)form.The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated through simulations on the IEEE 5-bus,IEEE 39-bus,and a modified Korean power system,demonstrating the ability of the proposed UC model enhancing system strength compared to the conventional methodologies.展开更多
Objectives:College students face increasing mental health challenges.Although Acceptance and CommitmentTherapy(ACT)is effective,the efficacy of Internet-based ACT(iACT)needs further exploration.Methods:This study exam...Objectives:College students face increasing mental health challenges.Although Acceptance and CommitmentTherapy(ACT)is effective,the efficacy of Internet-based ACT(iACT)needs further exploration.Methods:This study examines the efficacy of iACT on college students’mental health through a randomized controlled trial.We recruited 90 college students(19.16±1.02 years old)and randomly divided them into the iACT group,face-to-face ACT group,and control group.The effects of the interventions were evaluated using the comprehensive assessment of ACT processes(CompACT)and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21).Results:Two-factor repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant time main effect of iACT.Face-to-face ACT and iACT effectively improved college students’psychological flexibility[F(2,83)=18.78,p0.05).Conclusion:While iACT and face-to-face ACT are effective shortterm interventions,face-to-face ACT demonstrates superior sustainability.Integrating guided sessions into iACT may enhance long-term outcomes.These findings advocate for blended interventions to address college students’mental health needs,particularly in resource-limited settings.展开更多
The quantum hybrid algorithm has recently become a very promising and speedy method for solving larger-scale optimization problems in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era.The unit commitment(UC)problem is a f...The quantum hybrid algorithm has recently become a very promising and speedy method for solving larger-scale optimization problems in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era.The unit commitment(UC)problem is a fundamental problem in the field of power systems that aims to satisfy the power balance constraint with minimal cost.In this paper,we focus on the implementation of the UC solution using exact quantum algorithms based on the quantum neural network(QNN).This method is tested with a ten-unit system under the power balance constraint.In order to improve computing precision and reduce network complexity,we propose a knowledge-based partially connected quantum neural network(PCQNN).The results show that exact solutions can be obtained by the improved algorithm and that the depth of the quantum circuit can be reduced simultaneously.展开更多
Objective:To study the relationship,the mediating effect of organizational commitment on nurses’ethical climate and ethical behavior.Methods:Structural Equation Modeling(SEM)was employed to perform path analysis in t...Objective:To study the relationship,the mediating effect of organizational commitment on nurses’ethical climate and ethical behavior.Methods:Structural Equation Modeling(SEM)was employed to perform path analysis in this exploratory study.The participants consisted of 280 Iranian nurses who were studied through proportional random sampling.The research tool was consisted of(1)the Ethical Climate Questionnaire by Cullen and Victor,which examines the ethical standards of selfishness,philanthropy,and ethical principles,as well as the reference sources of ethical arguments,including individual,regional,and global ones;(2)Allen and Mayer’s questionnaire,which measures organizational commitment in 3 areas:emotional commitment,continuous commitment,and normative commitment;and(3)Peterson’s Ethical Behavior Questionnaire,which combines nine items to form interconnected ethical behaviors and is based on a 5-point Likert scale.The data were analyzed using AMOS and SPSS v.23 software.Results:The correlation coefficient between the two variables,ethical climate and ethical behavior,showed a significant relationship(r=0.10,p=0.085).The organizational commitment showed a significant relationship between some dimensions and the total ethical climate.The ethical climate affects the organizational commitment(beta=3.261)and behavior(beta=0.121).Organizational commitment does not show any significant relationship with ethical behavior.The ethical climate affects the organizational commitment and the ethical behavior.Conclusions:Nursing managers and nursing staff should consider the ethical climate that affects the organizational commitment and nursing ethical behavior.展开更多
This study examined the relationships among workplace spirituality,mindfulness,mental well-being,and organizational commitment in professional female dancers.A total of 424 dancers from the United States participated ...This study examined the relationships among workplace spirituality,mindfulness,mental well-being,and organizational commitment in professional female dancers.A total of 424 dancers from the United States participated in the survey.Structural equation modeling indicated that workplace spirituality was positively associated with both mental well-being and organizational commitment,whereas mindfulness was significantly related only to organizational commitment.Mental well-being was a significant predictor of organizational commitment and mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and organizational commitment,but not between mindfulness and commitment.These results suggest that workplace spirituality functions as a psychological resource that enhances emotional health and strengthens organizational engagement.Thesefindings are consistent with self-determination theory,highlighting the role of value congruence and intrinsic purpose in sustaining motivation in high-performance contexts.Moreover,the studyfindings underscore the importance of fostering spiritually supportive work environments to promote psychological well-being and long-term organizational commitment.展开更多
As power systems expand,solving the unit commitment problem(UCP)becomes increasingly challenging due to the curse of dimensionality,and traditional methods often struggle to balance computational efficiency and soluti...As power systems expand,solving the unit commitment problem(UCP)becomes increasingly challenging due to the curse of dimensionality,and traditional methods often struggle to balance computational efficiency and solution optimality.To tackle this issue,we propose a problem-structure-informed quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA)framework that fully exploits the quantum advantage under extremely limited quantum resources.Specifically,we leverage the inherent topological structure of power systems to decompose large-scale UCP instances into smaller subproblems,which are solvable in parallel by limited number of qubits.This decomposition not only circumvents the current hardware limitations of quantum computing but also achieves higher performance as the graph structure of the power system becomes more sparse.Consequently,our approach can be extended to future power systems that are larger and more complex.展开更多
This paper examines the application of the Verkle tree—an efficient data structure that leverages commitments and a novel proof technique in cryptographic solutions.Unlike traditional Merkle trees,the Verkle tree sig...This paper examines the application of the Verkle tree—an efficient data structure that leverages commitments and a novel proof technique in cryptographic solutions.Unlike traditional Merkle trees,the Verkle tree significantly reduces signature size by utilizing polynomial and vector commitments.Compact proofs also accelerate the verification process,reducing computational overhead,which makes Verkle trees particularly useful.The study proposes a new approach based on a non-positional polynomial notation(NPN)employing the Chinese Remainder Theorem(CRT).CRT enables efficient data representation and verification by decomposing data into smaller,indepen-dent components,simplifying computations,reducing overhead,and enhancing scalability.This technique facilitates parallel data processing,which is especially advantageous in cryptographic applications such as commitment and proof construction in Verkle trees,as well as in systems with constrained computational resources.Theoretical foundations of the approach,its advantages,and practical implementation aspects are explored,including resistance to potential attacks,application domains,and a comparative analysis with existing methods based on well-known parameters and characteristics.An analysis of potential attacks and vulnerabilities,including greatest common divisor(GCD)attacks,approximate multiple attacks(LLL lattice-based),brute-force search for irreducible polynomials,and the estimation of their total number,indicates that no vulnerabilities have been identified in the proposed method thus far.Furthermore,the study demonstrates that integrating CRT with Verkle trees ensures high scalability,making this approach promising for blockchain systems and other distributed systems requiring compact and efficient proofs.展开更多
Objectives:For the younger generation(i.e.,Millennials and Generation Z),running is not only about physical health,but also about building psychological resources and multidimensional well-being,reflecting their uniqu...Objectives:For the younger generation(i.e.,Millennials and Generation Z),running is not only about physical health,but also about building psychological resources and multidimensional well-being,reflecting their unique culture and lifestyle.This study aims to investigate the structural relationships among exercise commitment,psychological capital(PsyCap),and flourishing in younger adults in South Korea by integrating Social Cognitive Theory(SCT)and Broaden-and-Build Theory(BBT)using a second-order partial least squares structural equation modeling(PLS-SEM).Methods:A total of 166 participants were recruited through convenience sampling via online survey.They were young South Korean adults(born 1983–2005)who run at least once a week and were recruited through two universities and running communities.The survey included validated scales measuring exercise commitment(cognitive and behavioral),PsyCap(hope,efficacy,resilience,and optimism),and flourishing(emotional,psychological,and social well-being).Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM with 5000 bootstrap resamples in SmartPLS 4.1.1.2.Subsequently,mea-surement and structural models were assessed through confirmatory composite analysis(CCA),and common method variance(CMV)was checked using Harman’s single-factor test.Results:Exercise commitment significantly predicted PsyCap(β=0.171,p<0.05)and PsyCap significantly predicted flourishing(β=0.444,p<0.001).Mediation analysis confirmed that PsyCap fully mediated the relationship between exercise commitment and flourishing(β=0.071,p<0.05).Although the indirect effect may appear numerically small,it translated to a 7.1%increase in flourishing scores—a practically meaningful effect in social science contexts where even modest changes yield real-world impact.The findings empirically support the integration of two frameworks,highlighting both motivational(SCT)and affective(BBT)pathways through which exercise fosters multidimensional well-being.Conclusions:Theoretically,this study advances understanding of how cognitive and behavioral commitment contribute to the development of psychological resources that collectively drive flourishing.Practically,the results suggest that running programs targeting younger adults should focus on fostering PsyCap—via goal setting,social support,and digital engagement—to maximize well-being outcomes.Moreover,the findings have the potential to inform mental health promotion strategies beyond the Korean context.This study has several limitations,including a skewed sample resulting from convenience sampling,the lack of comparative analysis across different age cohorts,and the use of second-order constructs that may obscure dimension-specific effects.Future research should address these limitations by employing stratified sampling,adopting comparative study designs,and conducting model comparisons between first-and second-order constructs to elucidate both overarching and dimension-specific pathways.展开更多
BACKGROUND Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)is a third-generation therapy that appears to be a promising psychological intervention for psychotic disorders.While several systematic reviews and meta-analyses that ...BACKGROUND Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)is a third-generation therapy that appears to be a promising psychological intervention for psychotic disorders.While several systematic reviews and meta-analyses that address the efficacy of ACT for psychosis have been conducted,no systematic review has specifically focused on the application of ACT to the early stages of psychosis.AIM To review the state of the art regarding the feasibility and efficacy of treating early psychosis(EP)with ACT-based interventions.METHODS First,we describe the foundations of the ACT model to provide the background required to contextualize the main objective of this review.Second,we searched the PubMed and PsycINFO databases for studies published up to January 2025 and identified eight studies that met our selection criteria.The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and the critical appraisal checklist provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute for randomized controlled trials(RCTs).RESULTS All studies were published after 2019.Among the reviewed studies,five were RCTs with a total combined sample of 399 nonoverlapping participants.The methodological quality was moderate for RCTs.The results showed that ACTbased treatments are feasible and improve psychotic symptoms,medication adherence,and global functioning in patients with EP.Furthermore,preliminary evidence exists for the benefits of group-based and online-delivered programs and those that combine face-to-face therapy with novel real-time digital interventions,such as“ecological momentary intervention”,to apply therapeutic con cepts to real life.CONCLUSION ACT-based treatments in the early stages of psychosis are feasible and improve symptoms,treatment adherence,and self-care skills.Although promising,these results are inconclusive.Further research is required.展开更多
BACKGROUND Military personnel frequently face unique psychological challenges due to highstress environments,which increase the risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression.Acceptance and commitment therap...BACKGROUND Military personnel frequently face unique psychological challenges due to highstress environments,which increase the risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression.Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)has shown potential in addressing these issues by enhancing psychological flexibility and resilience.AIM To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of ACT in improving the mental health of military personnel.Through a scoping review and meta-analysis,we quantitatively assess the impact of ACT on psychological outcomes,guiding future research and clinical practice.METHODS Relevant literature was searched systematically from database inception to June 30,2023,across multiple databases,including PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,and Embase.The Joanna Briggs Institute's(JBI)scoping review guidelines were used as the methodological framework.Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model,and publication bias was assessed through Egger's regression test and Begg's funnel plot.RESULTS Twenty-six studies were included,highlighting the application of ACT in addressing PTSD,chronic pain,anxiety,and depression among military personnel.The meta-analysis of eight studies demonstrated a significant positive effect of ACT on mental health,with a pooled mean difference of-4.99(95%CI:-6.53 to-3.45).Despite high heterogeneity(I2=63%),sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings.CONCLUSION This study underscores the potential of ACT as an effective intervention for improving the mental health of military personnel.Future research should focus on large-scale,multi-center RCTs to further validate these findings,particularly within diverse military populations.展开更多
Strategic initiative:Entering Oman for a new strategy In 2004,the International Department of CNPC’s BGP took a crucial step in the Middle East market by successfully securing a seismic exploration project for the na...Strategic initiative:Entering Oman for a new strategy In 2004,the International Department of CNPC’s BGP took a crucial step in the Middle East market by successfully securing a seismic exploration project for the national oil company of Oman,Petroleum Development Oman(PDO).展开更多
This study investigated the professional commitment of kindergarten teachers in a private kindergarten located in Jinan,Shandong Province,China.The research employed a questionnaire and utilized correlation analysis t...This study investigated the professional commitment of kindergarten teachers in a private kindergarten located in Jinan,Shandong Province,China.The research employed a questionnaire and utilized correlation analysis to examine the factors influencing the professional commitment of private kindergarten teachers.The findings revealed that the overall level of career commitment among private kindergarten teachers was moderately low.Among the three dimensions of professional commitment,namely,continuance commitment,affective commitment,and normative commitment,the affective commitment dimension exhibited a relatively high level,whereas the continuance commitment and normative commitment dimensions showed relatively low levels.Significant differences in professional commitment levels were observed based on teacher age,education level,age of children,salary,and class size.However,no significant differences were found based on teacher specialty,position,and teaching experience.展开更多
Objective: Nurse shortage is a critical problem for global healthcare services.It impacts the quality of clinical care.Work engagement is the core competence of hospitals,which indicates employee's positive attitu...Objective: Nurse shortage is a critical problem for global healthcare services.It impacts the quality of clinical care.Work engagement is the core competence of hospitals,which indicates employee's positive attitude toward organization and work.This study aimed to explore the relationships among calling,organizational commitment,and work engagement.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed,and 320 nurses from tertiary hospitals in China completed the questionnaires that included demographic information,calling scale,employee engagement scale,and organizational commitment scale.Pearson correlation was performed to test the correlations among calling,organizational commitment,and work engagement.Stepwise regression analyses were performed to explore the mediating role of organizational commitment.The bootstrap method was employed to confirm the mediating effect.Results: Nurses' work engagement score was at the medium degree,whereas calling and organizational commitment were in the medium to high level.The results revealed that calling,organizational commitment,work engagement,and each dimension were positively correlated with one another (r=0.145-0.922,P < 0.01).The organizational commitment plays a partially mediating effect between calling and work engagement (β =0.603 to 0.333,P < 0.01).Conclusions: The mediation effect of organizational commitment was verified,which provided a comprehensive understanding of how calling impacted work engagement.Moreover,administrators should not only promote interventions to increase work engagement but also pay attention to calling and organizational commitment so as to improve their work engagement.Taken together,increased level of work engagement is required in the current nursing field.展开更多
Objectives:The unrelenting migration trend of Filipino nurses to other countries has threatened the quality of patient care services in the country.This study explored the extent of nurses'organizational commitmen...Objectives:The unrelenting migration trend of Filipino nurses to other countries has threatened the quality of patient care services in the country.This study explored the extent of nurses'organizational commitment and turnover intention in the Philippines.Furthermore,predictors of nurses'organizational commitment and turnover intention were identified.Methods:A cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study.Two hundred nurses from nine rural hospitals in the Central Philippines were asked to participate in the study and 166 nurses responded(an 83%response rate).Two standardized instruments were used:the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire and the Six-item Turnover Intention Inventory Scale.Results:Findings revealed that Philippine nurses were moderately committed(3.13±0.24)to and were undecided(2.42±0.67)whether or not to leave their organization.Nurses'age(P=0.006),gender,(t=-2.25,P=0.026),education(t=2.38,P<0.001),rank(t=4.38,P<0.001),and work experience(t=2.18,P=0.031)correlated significantly with organizational commitment,while nurses'age(P=0.028)and education(t=1.99,P=0.048)correlated significantly with turnover intention.An inverse relationship was identified between the organizational commitment and turnover intention(r=-0.22,P=0.005).Conclusion:The findings of this study highlight the need for formulation and implementation of interventions to promote life-long commitment in nurses and to reduce turnover rates.展开更多
This paper presents a new method based on an immune-tabu hybrid algorithm to solve the thermal unit commitment (TUC) problem in power plant optimization. The mathematical model of the TUC problem is established by a...This paper presents a new method based on an immune-tabu hybrid algorithm to solve the thermal unit commitment (TUC) problem in power plant optimization. The mathematical model of the TUC problem is established by analyzing the generating units in modem power plants. A novel immune-tabu hybrid algorithm is proposed to solve this complex problem. In the algorithm, the objective function of the TUC problem is considered as an antigen and the solutions are considered as antibodies, which are determined by the affinity computation. The code length of an antibody is shortened by encoding the continuous operating time, and the optimum searching speed is improved. Each feasible individual in the immune algorithm (IA) is used as the initial solution of the tabu search (TS) algorithm after certain generations of IA iteration. As examples, the proposed method has been applied to several thermal unit systems for a period of 24 h. The computation results demonstrate the good global optimum searching performance of the proposed immune-tabu hybrid algorithm. The presented algorithm can also be used to solve other optimization problems in fields such as the chemical industry and the power industry.展开更多
With recent advances of quantum computanon, new threats key cryptosystems. In order to build more secure bit commitment schemes, this paper gave a survey of the new coming braid-based cryptography and then brought for...With recent advances of quantum computanon, new threats key cryptosystems. In order to build more secure bit commitment schemes, this paper gave a survey of the new coming braid-based cryptography and then brought forward the first braid-based bit commitment protocol. The security proof manifests that the proposed protocol is computationally binding and information-theoretically hiding. Furthermore, the proposed protocol is also invulnerable to currently known quantum attacks.展开更多
摘要This study explored how psychology educators in South Africa can be professionally developed to embed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT)principles into their pedagogy,thereby enhancing psychological flexibility among postgraduate students.Using a Collaborative Action Research approach,seven educators and thirteen students participated in a ten-month intervention comprising four iterative cycles of training,implementation,and reflection.The thematic analysis found that ACT-informed pedagogy not only promoted student resilience,present-moment awareness(mindfulness),and values-based engagement(authenticity)but also catalysed shifts in educator identity toward more reflexive teaching.Students cultivated resilience by learning to tolerate emotional discomfort and sustain values-driven action,while developing mindfulness through present-moment awareness that fostered engagement.This process also nurtured authenticity,as students aligned their academic and professional identities with personally meaningful values,paralleled by educators’growing reflexivity and relational openness,signalling a values-informed pedagogy.These findings provide a theoretically grounded,contextually responsive model for cultivating soft skills in higher education,affirming the potential of ACT as a scalable,culturally congruent framework for professional development.
摘要This study aims to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among 206 employees in the Guinean mining sector.Organizational commitment is measured using the revised version of the three-component model developed by Meyer,Allen,and Smith(1993),while job satisfaction is measured using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire(short-form).A positive and significant association(r=0.46,p<0.01)is found between organizational commitment and job satisfaction,supporting the argument that highly satisfied workers are more committed to their organization.The findings also show that organizational commitment is positively and significantly associated with both extrinsic job satisfaction and intrinsic job satisfaction.Finally,the study also highlights a positive and significant association between job satisfaction and each dimension of organizational commitment,as well as a positive and significant correlation between the dimensions of job satisfaction and those of organizational commitment.
摘要Frontline employees often experience customer incivility,which may increase their intention to leave service organizations.Drawing on conservation of resources theory,this study examines how customer incivility affects turnover intention through perceived overqualification and career commitment,and whether coworker support moderates these relationships.Survey data were collected from 483 hotel employees in China and analyzed using reliability tests,correlation analysis,mediation,and moderated mediation procedures.The results show that customer incivility is positively related to turnover intention.Career commitment significantly mediates this relationship,and perceived overqualification and career commitment form a significant serial mediation path.However,the single mediation effect of perceived overqualification is not significant.Coworker support weakens the positive effects of customer incivility and perceived overqualification on turnover intention and strengthens the protective effect of career commitment.
摘要Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese version of the CAQ-8 along with other standardized measures,including the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II(AAQ-II),the Valuing Questionnaire(VQ),the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS),the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21),and the World Health Organization Fiveitem Well-Being Index(WHO-5).A retest was conducted one month later with 300 valid responses.Results:Exploratory factor analysis(n=818)identified a 2-factor structure,confirmed through validated factor analysis(n=817),showing good fit indices(CFI=0.990,RMSEA=0.040).Measurement equivalence across genders was established.The CAQ-8 showed significant positive correlations with life satisfaction,mental health,and values,and negative correlations with depression,anxiety,stress,and experiential avoidance.The scale demonstrated good internal consistency(Cronbach’sα=0.76)and retest reliability(ICC=0.70).Network analysis confirmed the robustness of the 2-factor model,with item 4 in CAQ-8 identified as a core item.Conclusion:The CAQ-8 is a reliable and valid tool for measuring committed action within the psychological flexibility model in Chinese populations.
基金partially supported by Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute(KERI)Primary research program through the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.25A01038)partially supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(No.RS-2024-00218377).
摘要In this paper,a strength-constrained unit commitment(UC)model incorporating system strength constraints based on the weighted short-circuit ratio(WSCR)is proposed.This model facilitates the comprehensive assessment of area-wide system strength in power systems with high inverter-based resource(IBR)penetration,thereby contributing to the mitigation of weak grid issues.Unlike traditional models,this approach considers the interactions among multiple IBRs.The UC problem is initially formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)model,reflecting WSCR and bus impedance matrix modification constraints.To enhance computational tractability,the model is transformed into a mixed-integer linear programming(MILP)form.The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated through simulations on the IEEE 5-bus,IEEE 39-bus,and a modified Korean power system,demonstrating the ability of the proposed UC model enhancing system strength compared to the conventional methodologies.
基金funded by the Education and Teaching Reform Research Major Project of Anhui Province(2022xqhz023)(2023sx170).
摘要Objectives:College students face increasing mental health challenges.Although Acceptance and CommitmentTherapy(ACT)is effective,the efficacy of Internet-based ACT(iACT)needs further exploration.Methods:This study examines the efficacy of iACT on college students’mental health through a randomized controlled trial.We recruited 90 college students(19.16±1.02 years old)and randomly divided them into the iACT group,face-to-face ACT group,and control group.The effects of the interventions were evaluated using the comprehensive assessment of ACT processes(CompACT)and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21).Results:Two-factor repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant time main effect of iACT.Face-to-face ACT and iACT effectively improved college students’psychological flexibility[F(2,83)=18.78,p0.05).Conclusion:While iACT and face-to-face ACT are effective shortterm interventions,face-to-face ACT demonstrates superior sustainability.Integrating guided sessions into iACT may enhance long-term outcomes.These findings advocate for blended interventions to address college students’mental health needs,particularly in resource-limited settings.
基金supported in part by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M740874)。
摘要The quantum hybrid algorithm has recently become a very promising and speedy method for solving larger-scale optimization problems in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum(NISQ)era.The unit commitment(UC)problem is a fundamental problem in the field of power systems that aims to satisfy the power balance constraint with minimal cost.In this paper,we focus on the implementation of the UC solution using exact quantum algorithms based on the quantum neural network(QNN).This method is tested with a ten-unit system under the power balance constraint.In order to improve computing precision and reduce network complexity,we propose a knowledge-based partially connected quantum neural network(PCQNN).The results show that exact solutions can be obtained by the improved algorithm and that the depth of the quantum circuit can be reduced simultaneously.
基金supported by The Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment on Nurses’Ethical Climate and Ethical Behavior(No.IR.UMSHA.REC.1396.601).
摘要Objective:To study the relationship,the mediating effect of organizational commitment on nurses’ethical climate and ethical behavior.Methods:Structural Equation Modeling(SEM)was employed to perform path analysis in this exploratory study.The participants consisted of 280 Iranian nurses who were studied through proportional random sampling.The research tool was consisted of(1)the Ethical Climate Questionnaire by Cullen and Victor,which examines the ethical standards of selfishness,philanthropy,and ethical principles,as well as the reference sources of ethical arguments,including individual,regional,and global ones;(2)Allen and Mayer’s questionnaire,which measures organizational commitment in 3 areas:emotional commitment,continuous commitment,and normative commitment;and(3)Peterson’s Ethical Behavior Questionnaire,which combines nine items to form interconnected ethical behaviors and is based on a 5-point Likert scale.The data were analyzed using AMOS and SPSS v.23 software.Results:The correlation coefficient between the two variables,ethical climate and ethical behavior,showed a significant relationship(r=0.10,p=0.085).The organizational commitment showed a significant relationship between some dimensions and the total ethical climate.The ethical climate affects the organizational commitment(beta=3.261)and behavior(beta=0.121).Organizational commitment does not show any significant relationship with ethical behavior.The ethical climate affects the organizational commitment and the ethical behavior.Conclusions:Nursing managers and nursing staff should consider the ethical climate that affects the organizational commitment and nursing ethical behavior.
摘要This study examined the relationships among workplace spirituality,mindfulness,mental well-being,and organizational commitment in professional female dancers.A total of 424 dancers from the United States participated in the survey.Structural equation modeling indicated that workplace spirituality was positively associated with both mental well-being and organizational commitment,whereas mindfulness was significantly related only to organizational commitment.Mental well-being was a significant predictor of organizational commitment and mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and organizational commitment,but not between mindfulness and commitment.These results suggest that workplace spirituality functions as a psychological resource that enhances emotional health and strengthens organizational engagement.Thesefindings are consistent with self-determination theory,highlighting the role of value congruence and intrinsic purpose in sustaining motivation in high-performance contexts.Moreover,the studyfindings underscore the importance of fostering spiritually supportive work environments to promote psychological well-being and long-term organizational commitment.
摘要As power systems expand,solving the unit commitment problem(UCP)becomes increasingly challenging due to the curse of dimensionality,and traditional methods often struggle to balance computational efficiency and solution optimality.To tackle this issue,we propose a problem-structure-informed quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA)framework that fully exploits the quantum advantage under extremely limited quantum resources.Specifically,we leverage the inherent topological structure of power systems to decompose large-scale UCP instances into smaller subproblems,which are solvable in parallel by limited number of qubits.This decomposition not only circumvents the current hardware limitations of quantum computing but also achieves higher performance as the graph structure of the power system becomes more sparse.Consequently,our approach can be extended to future power systems that are larger and more complex.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and carried out within the framework of the project AP23488112“Development and study of a quantum-resistant digital signature scheme based on a Verkle tree”at the Institute of Information and Computational Technologies.
摘要This paper examines the application of the Verkle tree—an efficient data structure that leverages commitments and a novel proof technique in cryptographic solutions.Unlike traditional Merkle trees,the Verkle tree significantly reduces signature size by utilizing polynomial and vector commitments.Compact proofs also accelerate the verification process,reducing computational overhead,which makes Verkle trees particularly useful.The study proposes a new approach based on a non-positional polynomial notation(NPN)employing the Chinese Remainder Theorem(CRT).CRT enables efficient data representation and verification by decomposing data into smaller,indepen-dent components,simplifying computations,reducing overhead,and enhancing scalability.This technique facilitates parallel data processing,which is especially advantageous in cryptographic applications such as commitment and proof construction in Verkle trees,as well as in systems with constrained computational resources.Theoretical foundations of the approach,its advantages,and practical implementation aspects are explored,including resistance to potential attacks,application domains,and a comparative analysis with existing methods based on well-known parameters and characteristics.An analysis of potential attacks and vulnerabilities,including greatest common divisor(GCD)attacks,approximate multiple attacks(LLL lattice-based),brute-force search for irreducible polynomials,and the estimation of their total number,indicates that no vulnerabilities have been identified in the proposed method thus far.Furthermore,the study demonstrates that integrating CRT with Verkle trees ensures high scalability,making this approach promising for blockchain systems and other distributed systems requiring compact and efficient proofs.
摘要Objectives:For the younger generation(i.e.,Millennials and Generation Z),running is not only about physical health,but also about building psychological resources and multidimensional well-being,reflecting their unique culture and lifestyle.This study aims to investigate the structural relationships among exercise commitment,psychological capital(PsyCap),and flourishing in younger adults in South Korea by integrating Social Cognitive Theory(SCT)and Broaden-and-Build Theory(BBT)using a second-order partial least squares structural equation modeling(PLS-SEM).Methods:A total of 166 participants were recruited through convenience sampling via online survey.They were young South Korean adults(born 1983–2005)who run at least once a week and were recruited through two universities and running communities.The survey included validated scales measuring exercise commitment(cognitive and behavioral),PsyCap(hope,efficacy,resilience,and optimism),and flourishing(emotional,psychological,and social well-being).Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM with 5000 bootstrap resamples in SmartPLS 4.1.1.2.Subsequently,mea-surement and structural models were assessed through confirmatory composite analysis(CCA),and common method variance(CMV)was checked using Harman’s single-factor test.Results:Exercise commitment significantly predicted PsyCap(β=0.171,p<0.05)and PsyCap significantly predicted flourishing(β=0.444,p<0.001).Mediation analysis confirmed that PsyCap fully mediated the relationship between exercise commitment and flourishing(β=0.071,p<0.05).Although the indirect effect may appear numerically small,it translated to a 7.1%increase in flourishing scores—a practically meaningful effect in social science contexts where even modest changes yield real-world impact.The findings empirically support the integration of two frameworks,highlighting both motivational(SCT)and affective(BBT)pathways through which exercise fosters multidimensional well-being.Conclusions:Theoretically,this study advances understanding of how cognitive and behavioral commitment contribute to the development of psychological resources that collectively drive flourishing.Practically,the results suggest that running programs targeting younger adults should focus on fostering PsyCap—via goal setting,social support,and digital engagement—to maximize well-being outcomes.Moreover,the findings have the potential to inform mental health promotion strategies beyond the Korean context.This study has several limitations,including a skewed sample resulting from convenience sampling,the lack of comparative analysis across different age cohorts,and the use of second-order constructs that may obscure dimension-specific effects.Future research should address these limitations by employing stratified sampling,adopting comparative study designs,and conducting model comparisons between first-and second-order constructs to elucidate both overarching and dimension-specific pathways.
摘要BACKGROUND Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)is a third-generation therapy that appears to be a promising psychological intervention for psychotic disorders.While several systematic reviews and meta-analyses that address the efficacy of ACT for psychosis have been conducted,no systematic review has specifically focused on the application of ACT to the early stages of psychosis.AIM To review the state of the art regarding the feasibility and efficacy of treating early psychosis(EP)with ACT-based interventions.METHODS First,we describe the foundations of the ACT model to provide the background required to contextualize the main objective of this review.Second,we searched the PubMed and PsycINFO databases for studies published up to January 2025 and identified eight studies that met our selection criteria.The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and the critical appraisal checklist provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute for randomized controlled trials(RCTs).RESULTS All studies were published after 2019.Among the reviewed studies,five were RCTs with a total combined sample of 399 nonoverlapping participants.The methodological quality was moderate for RCTs.The results showed that ACTbased treatments are feasible and improve psychotic symptoms,medication adherence,and global functioning in patients with EP.Furthermore,preliminary evidence exists for the benefits of group-based and online-delivered programs and those that combine face-to-face therapy with novel real-time digital interventions,such as“ecological momentary intervention”,to apply therapeutic con cepts to real life.CONCLUSION ACT-based treatments in the early stages of psychosis are feasible and improve symptoms,treatment adherence,and self-care skills.Although promising,these results are inconclusive.Further research is required.
摘要BACKGROUND Military personnel frequently face unique psychological challenges due to highstress environments,which increase the risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression.Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT)has shown potential in addressing these issues by enhancing psychological flexibility and resilience.AIM To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of ACT in improving the mental health of military personnel.Through a scoping review and meta-analysis,we quantitatively assess the impact of ACT on psychological outcomes,guiding future research and clinical practice.METHODS Relevant literature was searched systematically from database inception to June 30,2023,across multiple databases,including PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,and Embase.The Joanna Briggs Institute's(JBI)scoping review guidelines were used as the methodological framework.Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model,and publication bias was assessed through Egger's regression test and Begg's funnel plot.RESULTS Twenty-six studies were included,highlighting the application of ACT in addressing PTSD,chronic pain,anxiety,and depression among military personnel.The meta-analysis of eight studies demonstrated a significant positive effect of ACT on mental health,with a pooled mean difference of-4.99(95%CI:-6.53 to-3.45).Despite high heterogeneity(I2=63%),sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings.CONCLUSION This study underscores the potential of ACT as an effective intervention for improving the mental health of military personnel.Future research should focus on large-scale,multi-center RCTs to further validate these findings,particularly within diverse military populations.
摘要Strategic initiative:Entering Oman for a new strategy In 2004,the International Department of CNPC’s BGP took a crucial step in the Middle East market by successfully securing a seismic exploration project for the national oil company of Oman,Petroleum Development Oman(PDO).
摘要This study investigated the professional commitment of kindergarten teachers in a private kindergarten located in Jinan,Shandong Province,China.The research employed a questionnaire and utilized correlation analysis to examine the factors influencing the professional commitment of private kindergarten teachers.The findings revealed that the overall level of career commitment among private kindergarten teachers was moderately low.Among the three dimensions of professional commitment,namely,continuance commitment,affective commitment,and normative commitment,the affective commitment dimension exhibited a relatively high level,whereas the continuance commitment and normative commitment dimensions showed relatively low levels.Significant differences in professional commitment levels were observed based on teacher age,education level,age of children,salary,and class size.However,no significant differences were found based on teacher specialty,position,and teaching experience.
基金Financial support for this research was received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (71704132)
摘要Objective: Nurse shortage is a critical problem for global healthcare services.It impacts the quality of clinical care.Work engagement is the core competence of hospitals,which indicates employee's positive attitude toward organization and work.This study aimed to explore the relationships among calling,organizational commitment,and work engagement.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed,and 320 nurses from tertiary hospitals in China completed the questionnaires that included demographic information,calling scale,employee engagement scale,and organizational commitment scale.Pearson correlation was performed to test the correlations among calling,organizational commitment,and work engagement.Stepwise regression analyses were performed to explore the mediating role of organizational commitment.The bootstrap method was employed to confirm the mediating effect.Results: Nurses' work engagement score was at the medium degree,whereas calling and organizational commitment were in the medium to high level.The results revealed that calling,organizational commitment,work engagement,and each dimension were positively correlated with one another (r=0.145-0.922,P < 0.01).The organizational commitment plays a partially mediating effect between calling and work engagement (β =0.603 to 0.333,P < 0.01).Conclusions: The mediation effect of organizational commitment was verified,which provided a comprehensive understanding of how calling impacted work engagement.Moreover,administrators should not only promote interventions to increase work engagement but also pay attention to calling and organizational commitment so as to improve their work engagement.Taken together,increased level of work engagement is required in the current nursing field.
摘要Objectives:The unrelenting migration trend of Filipino nurses to other countries has threatened the quality of patient care services in the country.This study explored the extent of nurses'organizational commitment and turnover intention in the Philippines.Furthermore,predictors of nurses'organizational commitment and turnover intention were identified.Methods:A cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study.Two hundred nurses from nine rural hospitals in the Central Philippines were asked to participate in the study and 166 nurses responded(an 83%response rate).Two standardized instruments were used:the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire and the Six-item Turnover Intention Inventory Scale.Results:Findings revealed that Philippine nurses were moderately committed(3.13±0.24)to and were undecided(2.42±0.67)whether or not to leave their organization.Nurses'age(P=0.006),gender,(t=-2.25,P=0.026),education(t=2.38,P<0.001),rank(t=4.38,P<0.001),and work experience(t=2.18,P=0.031)correlated significantly with organizational commitment,while nurses'age(P=0.028)and education(t=1.99,P=0.048)correlated significantly with turnover intention.An inverse relationship was identified between the organizational commitment and turnover intention(r=-0.22,P=0.005).Conclusion:The findings of this study highlight the need for formulation and implementation of interventions to promote life-long commitment in nurses and to reduce turnover rates.
基金Project partially supported by the Lamar Research Enhancement Grant and the National Science Foundation Grant (No. DUE-0737173) to Dr. W. Zhu at Lamar University
摘要This paper presents a new method based on an immune-tabu hybrid algorithm to solve the thermal unit commitment (TUC) problem in power plant optimization. The mathematical model of the TUC problem is established by analyzing the generating units in modem power plants. A novel immune-tabu hybrid algorithm is proposed to solve this complex problem. In the algorithm, the objective function of the TUC problem is considered as an antigen and the solutions are considered as antibodies, which are determined by the affinity computation. The code length of an antibody is shortened by encoding the continuous operating time, and the optimum searching speed is improved. Each feasible individual in the immune algorithm (IA) is used as the initial solution of the tabu search (TS) algorithm after certain generations of IA iteration. As examples, the proposed method has been applied to several thermal unit systems for a period of 24 h. The computation results demonstrate the good global optimum searching performance of the proposed immune-tabu hybrid algorithm. The presented algorithm can also be used to solve other optimization problems in fields such as the chemical industry and the power industry.
摘要With recent advances of quantum computanon, new threats key cryptosystems. In order to build more secure bit commitment schemes, this paper gave a survey of the new coming braid-based cryptography and then brought forward the first braid-based bit commitment protocol. The security proof manifests that the proposed protocol is computationally binding and information-theoretically hiding. Furthermore, the proposed protocol is also invulnerable to currently known quantum attacks.