bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Formation of Filaments and Dense Cores in the Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146)
Authors: Chung Eun Jung , Lee Chang Won , Kim Shinyoung , Tafalla Mario , Yoo Hyunju , Cho Jungyeon , Kwon Woojin
Published: July 2024

We present 850 μm linear polarization and C18O (3 − 2) and 13CO (3 − 2) molecular line observations toward the filaments (F13 and F13S) in the Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) using the JCMT POL-2 and Heterodyne Array Receiver Program instruments. F13 and F13S are found to be thermally supercritical with identified dense cores along their crests. Our findings include that the polarization fraction decreases in denser regions, indicating reduced dust grain alignment efficiency. The magnetic field vectors at core scales tend to be parallel to the filaments, but disturbed at the high density regions. Magnetic field strengths measured using the Davis–Chandrasekhar–Fermi method are 58 ± 31 and 40 ± 9 μG for F13 and F13S, respectively, and it reveals subcritical and sub-Alfvénic filaments, emphasizing the importance of magnetic fields in the Cocoon region. Sinusoidal C18O (3 − 2) velocity and density distributions are observed along the filaments’ skeletons, and their variations are mostly displaced by ∼1/4 × the wavelength of the sinusoid, indicating core formation occurred through the fragmentation of a gravitationally unstable filament, but with shorter core spacings than predicted. Large-scale velocity fields of F13 and F13S, studied using 13CO (3 − 2) data, present a V-shape transverse velocity structure. We propose a scenario for the formation and evolution of F13 and F13S, along with the dense cores within them. A radiation shock front generated by a B-type star collided with a sheet-like cloud about 1.4 Myr ago. The filaments became thermally critical due to mass infall through self-gravity ∼1 Myr ago, and subsequently, dense cores formed through gravitational fragmentation, accompanied by the disturbance of the magnetic field.
Dunes under attack: untangling the effects of landscape changes on Iceplant invasion (Carpobrotus spp., Aizoaceae) in Mediterranean coasts
Authors: Marzialetti Flavio , Grosso Giacomo , Acosta Alicia Teresa Rosario , Malavasi Marco , Cao Pinna Luigi , Sternberg Marcelo , Gupta Sharad Kumar , Brundu Giuseppe , Carranza Maria Laura
Published: July 2024

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are a great challenge for biodiversity conservation and management. Multi-temporal landscape analysis has a great potential for describing plant invasion, however conservation solutions accounting of landscape dynamics are still limited. This research aims to explore the spatial-temporal pattern of the IAP Carpobrotus spp. in relation with landscape changes on Mediterranean coastal dunes. Based on detailed multi-temporal Carpobrotus spp. and local land cover maps, we described coastal dune landscape changes of invaded areas using transition matrices. We then calculated a set of non-redundant class and landscape pattern metrics for the compared data maps and explored invasion trends through trajectory analysis. We analyzed the relationship between the spatial pattern of alien invasion over time (e.g., expansion or reduction) and landscape pattern trends by examining the temporal delta values of Carpobrotus spp. pattern indices in relation to the delta values of landscape pattern metrics, using a machine learning technique followed by Partial Dependence analysis. The spatial-temporal characteristics of Carpobrotus spp. patches and the contextual landscape varied across coastal tracts experiencing IAP expansion and reduction. Carpobrotus spp. invasion expanded with more numerous, bigger and more connected patches in tracts with stable seashore and increasing artificial surfaces. In coastal tracts affected by coastal erosion, Carpobrotus spp declined, /remaining in few, small and regularly shaped patches. Multi-temporal landscape analysis provides a sound framework for understanding invasion dynamics across landscapes influenced by a variety of factors such as seashore dynamics and urban sprawl. This approach offers valuable insights for developing tailored management strategies that account for specific contextual nuances and enables informed planning of recovery actions.
Les professeurs sont-ils des élèves comme les autres ?
Authors: Poligone Pierre
Published: July 2024

La réforme de la formation des enseignants nivelle par le bas le savoir disciplinaire, qui fait pourtant la légitimité de l’enseignant. Devant la disparité de statuts, pourquoi ne pas envisager un concours unique ?
Sénégal : un nouveau contrat social ?
Authors: Diouf Mamadou
Published: July 2024

L’élection de Diomaye Faye à la présidence de la République du Sénégal annonce l’effondrement du modèle qui arrimait les détenteurs de légitimités traditionnelles à l’État colonial. Elle répond à l’aspiration de la jeunesse de dissocier le religieux et le politique.
Retour d’Argentine
Authors: Le Blanc Guillaume
Published: July 2024

Dans l’Argentine anarcho-capitaliste de Javier Milei, la référence à la nation tend à s’effacer, avec notamment l’abandon de la souveraineté monétaire, tandis que la dictature (1976-1984) est réhabilitée. Le pays connaît donc une expérience de néolibéralisme autoritaire.
L’université américaine : la fin de la tour d’ivoire ?
Authors: Behrent Michael C.
Published: July 2024

L’université américains est en crise : elle rassemble un professorat précarisé, des étudiants endettés et une administration hypertrophiée. Et elle est vue comme l’un des fronts sur lesquels se joue une vaste guerre culturelle.
Identifiez-vous ! Lettre de Yale
Authors: Alloa Emmanuel
Published: July 2024

Dans les universités américaines, l’injonction à l’identification peut conduire à ce que toute expression publique soit retenue contre vous dans une sorte de confessionnal public. L’Amérique est ainsi un laboratoire des normes des sociétés en réseau.
Poussières d’Amérique à l’écran
Authors: Bittinger Nathalie
Published: July 2024

Le cinéma américain est aussi divisé que le pays entre les films qui donnent une meilleure visibilité aux marges, comme Nomadland de Chloé Zhao, et ceux qui alimentent la défiance populiste envers le système, comme les derniers films de Clint Eastwood.
Mine de rien
Authors: Matthieussent Brice
Published: July 2024

Les écrivains d’outre-Atlantique s’intéressent à la fiction de l’argent (Hernán Diaz), à des existences cadrées comme dans une prison (Brendon Taylor), à l’identité (Percival Everett) et à la nature (Richard Powers) – au rien qui contamine tout (Bret Easton Ellis).
Dans le techno-cocon
Authors: Léger Nicolas
Published: July 2024

La Silicon Valley est à la fois la terre de l’émancipation promise et le creuset de l’aliénation. Dans Vallée du silicium (Seuil, 2024), Alain Damasio observe la désagrégation du lien au profit de l’interconnexion.
Émeutes et violences policières
Authors: Roché Sébastian
Published: July 2024

Les émeutes urbaines des dernières décennies sont partout des réactions à la manière dont les policiers utilisent leurs pouvoirs contre les minorités ethniques dans les quartiers défavorisés. Mais il n’y a qu’en France que le pouvoir politique reste aveugle à ces aspects.
Compte rendu du colloque de l’OMCNC consacré à l’influence du mode de vie sur la santé
Authors: Leloutre Béatrice , Gélis Imbert Pascale , Mondain Véronique
Published: July 2024

Organisé par l’OMCNC et l’unité de médecine intégrative du CHU de NICE, le colloque consacré à l’influence du mode de vie, qui a eu lieu le 25 mai 2024 à la Faculté Saint-Jean-d’Angély à NICE, a rassemblé dans une ambiance bienveillante et dynamisante chercheurs, professionnels de santé, thérapeutes, patients, usagers, autour du thème « lifestyle medicine » ou comment se soigner par le mode de vie.
La numérisation de l’administration publique dans les États membres de l’UE en temps de crise : les contributions des plans nationaux de relance et de résilience
Authors: Profiroiu Constantin Marius , Negoiţă Ciprian Ionuţ , Costea Adrian Vladimir
Published: July 2024

Cet article explore, de manière comparative, l’état d’avancement de la transformation numérique de l’administration publique dans les États membres de l’UE. À l’aide d’une boîte à outils méthodologique spécifique qui combine analyse stratégique et statistique pour chaque État membre de l’UE, cet article évalue les investissements réalisés dans la numérisation des services publics, l’utilisation de la large bande, l’accès aux services publics numériques, le nombre d’utilisateurs de l’administration en ligne, le niveau des services publics numériques pour les citoyens et les entreprises, ainsi que les données ouvertes. Dans notre analyse, nous soutiendrons que les lacunes et les divergences dans le domaine de la numérisation de l’administration publique, en corrélation avec les indicateurs suivis dans l’indice de l’économie et de la société numériques, ont conditionné les États membres de l’UE à concevoir des actions, des mesures et des investissements spécifiques liés au contexte national. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Les lacunes et les divergences concernant la numérisation de l’administration publique sont analysées et évaluées par rapport à l’état d’avancement de la transformation numérique de l’administration publique dans les États membres de l’UE, en corrélation avec les objectifs et le financement alloués au pilier « numérisation » du PNRR. Le fossé de la numérisation est mesuré en identifiant et en évaluant des indicateurs quantifiables. Des évaluations concernant le pilier de la transformation numérique de l’administration publique aux niveaux national et régional sont disponibles, ce qui permet d’effectuer des analyses comparatives.
Les obstacles à l’administration numérique et la crise COVID-19 – Étude comparative des entités du gouvernement fédéral aux États-Unis et en Autriche
Authors: Moser-Plautz Birgit
Published: July 2024

L’administration numérique est un sujet en pleine évolution dans la recherche et la pratique, et lors de la crise du COVID-19, différents outils sont apparus comme des éléments cruciaux pour faire face à la crise. C’est en comparant le niveau fédéral aux États-Unis (culture anglo-saxonne de l’intérêt public) et en Autriche (culture européenne continentale de l’État de droit) que cet article examine comment les différentes barrières à l’administration numérique ont été influencées par la crise du COVID-19. Quatorze entretiens semi-structurés ont été menés avec des experts des départements américains et leurs homologues autrichiens. Les résultats indiquent de fortes similitudes entre les États-Unis et l’Autriche en ce qui concerne les obstacles culturels (culture bureaucratique, résistance au changement, aversion au risque), mais aussi les obstacles structurels (engagement politique et ressources, main-d’œuvre) à l’administration numérique. La principale différence réside dans les lois et les règlements, qui constituent des obstacles structurels découlant de traditions administratives différentes. En outre, l’étude met en évidence la nature dynamique des obstacles. Elle montre qu’une crise peut entraîner l’abaissement des barrières structurelles et culturelles. La suppression délibérée des obstacles structurels dans les espaces d’expérimentation peut donc également améliorer l’administration numérique dans les périodes « normales ». Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Savoir comment surmonter certains obstacles est essentiel dans les processus d’innovation. Cette étude montre que les crises peuvent ouvrir des fenêtres d’opportunité, mais elle fournit également des enseignements clés pour les mesures politiques qui peuvent être prises « en temps normal ». Les administrations publiques ont besoin d’un espace où les obstacles structurels sont délibérément supprimés afin d’expérimenter et d’apprendre, ce qui peut également réduire les obstacles culturels à l’administration numérique.
Une crise à combustion lente : les relations exécutives et la normalisation de la méfiance dans le fiasco du « cash for ash » en Irlande du Nord
Authors: Rice Charis , Connaughton Bernadette , Ratcliffe Jenny , Somerville Ian
Published: July 2024

Cet article explore les relations entre les ministres, les conseillers spéciaux et les fonctionnaires à travers le prisme d’une crise gouvernementale très médiatisée en Irlande du Nord. Bien que les relations politico-administratives soient un pilier de la recherche sur l’administration publique, la manière dont ces relations se présentent et fonctionnent au sein de la « famille Westminster » de la gouvernance est encore mal comprise lorsqu’elle opère dans des institutions décentralisées ou des sociétés post-conflit, tout comme leur rôle en cas de crise. Nous utilisons les piliers institutionnels de Scott comme cadre analytique et menons une analyse documentaire des déclarations des témoins de l’enquête publique pour explorer la crise du programme d’incitation au chauffage renouvelable qui a conduit à l’effondrement du Parlement d’Irlande du Nord. Grâce à une nouvelle application de la théorie existante, nous démontrons que la mise en œuvre du modèle de partage du pouvoir décentralisé et consociatif a engendré de nouvelles normes de gouvernance, qui ont donné la priorité et légitimé les agendas et les actions des acteurs politiques (ministres et conseillers spéciaux), par rapport aux fonctionnaires. Plus précisément, en comprenant comment les normes relationnelles – en particulier la méfiance – alimentent l’échec des politiques publiques et la crise institutionnelle, nos résultats contribuent à ce domaine de recherche et à celui, plus large, de l’administration publique. Les crises institutionnelles des gouvernements ont un impact négatif sur la prestation des services publics et sur la santé de la démocratie en général. La compréhension de ces crises est un premier pas important vers leur amélioration. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens La formation structurelle, systémique et comportementale quotidienne de la méfiance a un impact négatif sur la capacité des professionnels du gouvernement à reconnaître, communiquer et répondre aux risques ; cela peut créer des problèmes politiques qui peuvent s’aggraver, sans contrôle, jusqu’à ce qu’ils deviennent des crises à part entière. Afin d’atténuer de manière proactive les crises dans d’autres contextes de politique publique, les responsables et les équipes devraient intégrer des processus de sensibilisation, de réflexion et de gestion dans les évaluations des performances individuelles et opérationnelles afin d’améliorer les normes relationnelles et d’empêcher la normalisation de la méfiance.
Le pouvoir discrétionnaire des cadres supérieurs et la performance organisationnelle : analyse des organisations quasi-gouvernementales au sein du gouvernement coréen
Authors: Choi Sungjoo , Ko Yeongjun
Published: July 2024

La présente étude examine l’impact du pouvoir discrétionnaire des cadres supérieurs sur la performance organisationnelle dans les organismes publics. Nous avons analysé des données collectées de manière longitudinale auprès d’organisations quasi-gouvernementales en Corée. Les résultats montrent que le pouvoir discrétionnaire managérial des cadres supérieurs présente une relation en forme de U inversé avec la performance globale des organisations. L’effet marginal du pouvoir discrétionnaire des cadres supérieurs sur la performance de l’organisation est négatif. Cela suggère que les avantages liés au pouvoir discrétionnaire des cadres supérieurs diminuent à mesure que le niveau de pouvoir discrétionnaire des dirigeants augmente. Le pouvoir discrétionnaire plus important des cadres supérieurs dans la gestion des projets est plus susceptible de produire des résultats souhaitables pour les organisations. Le pouvoir discrétionnaire des cadres supérieurs n’a pas eu d’incidence significative sur la satisfaction des clients et la transparence des organisations. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Cette étude a montré empiriquement qu’il existe une relation en forme de U inversé entre le pouvoir discrétionnaire managérial et la performance organisationnelle. Il est nécessaire de laisser les gestionnaires publics exercer leur pouvoir discrétionnaire dans la gestion de leurs affaires, étant donné que la flexibilité et l’innovation dans la prise de décision jouent un rôle clé dans la gestion efficace des organisations dans les contextes organisationnels très turbulents. Il sera également important de contrôler correctement le pouvoir discrétionnaire des gestionnaires publics afin d’en éviter les conséquences négatives involontaires.
Images asilaires
Authors: Gilson Laurent
Published: July 2024

L’asile psychiatrique est incontestablement un lieu d’enfermement. Mais il fût aussi un lieu de rencontre : celle du cinéma et de la psychiatrie. Tout au long de sa courte histoire, la machine cinématographique s’est attelée à mettre en images l’intérieur (et l’intériorité) de cette institution, dont le caractère mystérieux a eu tôt fait d’offrir un terrain de jeu fécond pour l’imaginaire des réalisateurs, ainsi que pour leurs velléités critiques. Cet ouvrage se propose d’explorer la complexité de cette rencontre à partir de différents films. De Caligari à Shutter Island, de Titicut Follies à 12 jours, l’image de l’institution se transforme en même temps que l’histoire de la psychiatrie va de crises en bifurcations. Tantôt dépeint sous les traits d’une institution totalitaire où les malades ne sont peut-être pas ceux que l’on croit, tantôt conçu comme lieu où la vérité du récit est elle-même inquiétée par le trouble qui s’y déploie, le cinéma n’aura cessé de porter, voire de fabriquer la mémoire de l’asile, de la faire déborder par son propre contenu, travaillant par-là la profondeur de nos imaginaires, dialoguant de près avec notre étrangeté, et critiquant du même coup les traitements réservés à celles et ceux que notre Histoire a exclus de l’espace de la raison. Qu’on les juge authentiques ou fantasmées, il se pourrait bien qu’à la surface des images de l’asile scintillent les bribes de notre expérience de la folie qui, une fois installée entre les murs de l’institution, a pris des allures de cauchemar ; un mauvais rêve dont les figures spectrales se dérobent à notre regard, mais continuent de hanter notre contemporanéité par le biais du grand écran et de son pouvoir.
Moral testimony:
Authors: Zhuang Xuanpu
Published: July 2024

According to some pessimists, trusting moral testimony is an action in which the agent does not think about moral questions by herself, and thus it is unacceptable. I argue for optimism by giving some reasons to display moral agents are still depending upon their own in many cases of moral testimony. Specifically, I argue that testimony is a form of social cooperation: the division of epistemic labor. My strategy is as follows: First, I give a principle to show when an agent could reasonably trust moral testimony. Specifically, an agent could reasonably accept the testimony, when she can reasonably expect she would make the same or similar judgment with the testifier. Second, I show how moral testimony could work as a form of social cooperation. Given the principle of the same judgment, it is reasonable for the agent to form a moral belief and act with moral testimony. And it provides us higher efficiency in moral knowledge and shows respect for each moral agent. After that, I provide explanations for the problem of moral disagreement and moral understanding with such a principle for moral testimony. Finally, I respond to some possible objections and give some clarifications of my argument.
A hermenêutica e sua abordagem das ciências sociais segundo Bauman
Authors: Kahlmeyer-Mertens Roberto Saraiva
Published: July 2024

Trata-se da resenha informativa da edição brasileira de um livro de juventude do sociólogo e filósofo polonês Zygmunt Bauman. No livro enfocado, o autor aborda a hermenêutica e sua importância para as ciências humanas e sociais, dedicando dez ensaios sobre problemas das ciências sociais que constituem desafios a autores em cujo pensamento pode ser identificado o elemento hermenêutico. Desse modo, pensadores como Dilthey, Weber, Heidegger, Schütz são analisados em suas contribuições para o tema.
Antígona de María Zambrano:
Authors: Costa Solange
Published: July 2024

Tradução do “Prólogo” da obra de María Zambrano intitulada La tumba de Antigona. No texto, publicado originalmente em 1967, Zambrano ressignifica o mito de Antígona, atribuindo à personagem um outro destino, diferente daquele apresentado por Sófocles na versão clássica do mito. Para Zambrano, depois de enclausurada ainda viva em sua tumba, a protagonista não se mata, mas executa uma espécie de anagnórisis, de reconhecimento de si, que acontece ao passo em que dialoga com os demais personagens da história. Através de longas reflexões e de alguns diálogos, Antígona passa a pensar sobre sua própria condição e no modo como abdicou de si ao longo da sua trajetória para apoiar e defender a vida e os ideais de outras pessoas, como o pai, a cidade, os irmãos, o noivo e o rei. Antígona consegue então finalmente ter tempo para si e é nessa possibilidade que realiza o que Zambrano nomeia de transcendência poética. O texto aqui traduzido, é “Prólogo” da obra zambraniana, que anuncia uma Antígona que faz do que seria seu momento de declínio, ao ser enterrada viva, um tempo de afirmação e recriação de si.
The Family Perspective and Experience
Authors: Hall Gabriella , Eckert Ryan J.
Published: July 2024

This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of family dynamics on children's educational experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic's effect on education, necessitating a shift to remote, virtual, and hybrid learning models, underscored the importance of family support in maintaining continuity in children's education. The chapter delves into factors that shape family dynamics, such as socioeconomic status, family composition, and the educational background of parents or caregivers. These elements not only affect the level and quality of parent-child interaction but also contribute to educational challenges, disparities, and learning gaps, which were further magnified during the pandemic. The narrative further explores the diverse experiences and challenges faced by families of students with special needs. By examining the interplay of these dynamics, the chapter aims to offer insights into the complex relationship between family support and educational success, providing a nuanced understanding of the diverse family experiences during a global crisis.
Wait, We Have to Do What?
Authors: Sassano Jamie
Published: July 2024

This chapter delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by educators and during the the COVID-19 crisis, examining the emergent issues, experiences, and solutions in navigating remote teaching and learning. From technological constraints to the emotional toll of isolation, educators grappled with unprecedented challenges in adapting to online instruction while striving to maintain meaningful connections with students. Despite these challenges, the pandemic also spurred the emergence of new instructional techniques born out of necessity. Educators worldwide innovated in real-time, leveraging digital platforms and creative approaches to engage students and foster learning. Success stories highlight the resilience and adaptability of educators, as well as the transformative potential of technology-enhanced teaching practices. Looking ahead, the chapter explores the outlook for future teachers and educational systems, emphasizing the importance of integrating lessons learned from the pandemic into long-term contingency planning.
Secondary School Learners' Experiences During COVID-19 in Africa and Beyond
Authors: Mpolomoka Daniel L. , Mwaka Petronella , Mandyata Joseph
Published: July 2024

This chapter is informed by findings of a study that explored the lived experiences of learners who survived COVID-19 in secondary schools of Kasama District. The study emanated from the backdrop that while these experiences by COVID-19 survivors in their communities and society at large are well documented, little is known about such experiences involving learners as COVID-19 survivors in school environments which are much more vulnerable and delicate communities. A Systematic Literature Review (SR) was conducted on the subject. Specific search engines were employed with a distinct inclusivity and exclusivity criterion applied. Findings indicate that schools recorded COVID-19 cases among the learners more especially during the time when schools were in session. Literature abounds that confirms that schools had learners who experienced and survived the ills of the COVID-19 who required support system from their teachers, peers, and the school within the school community for the experience that they went through with COVID-19.
Analytic Hierarchy Process and Business Value Creation
Authors: Bhambri Pankaj , Kautish Sandeep Kumar
Published: July 2024

This chapter examines the tactical application of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) as an instrument for decision-making to enhance business value and achieve a competitive advantage. The chapter navigates through the theoretical foundations of AHP and its practical implementation, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how this methodology can be effectively employed in various business scenarios. Furthermore, the chapter examines real-world case studies and practical examples, showcasing instances where organizations have successfully utilized AHP to prioritize strategic objectives, allocate resources, and optimize decision-making processes. By elucidating the strategic significance of AHP in business value creation, the chapter contributes valuable insights for both academics and practitioners seeking innovative approaches to strategic analytics.
How Empowering Narratives and Strategic Analytics Fuel Luxury Brand Activism
Authors: Mahajan Renuka
Published: July 2024

Strategic analysis for brand management is a nascent tool that is based on data driven decision making. The modern consumer market can no longer be sufficiently drawn by the singular use of traditional marketing practices. As a result, brands have started to utilize brand activism to enhance their image by integrating social messaging in their advertisements which helps captivate socially conscious consumers. This chapter focuses on the use of such data-driven strategies that can maximize the value creation potential of a brand, especially in the case of luxury jewelry brands in the Indian market.
The Role of IoT in Modern Healthcare
Authors: Thottempudi Pardhu , Kumar Vijay
Published: July 2024

This chapter delves into the internet of things, a pivotal technological innovation incorporating sensors across various fields. Sensors in IoT are essential for data collection and crucial for detailed analyticity's impact is profound in developing smart cities, modern agriculture, digital education, and healthcare, particularly noticeable during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for digital healthcare solutions. IoT significantly enhances healthcare by enabling precise patient monitoring through a digital network. This study examines the applications of IoT, technological challenges, and barriers in healthcare, drawing on databases like Google Scholar, Elsevier, and PubMed. The discussion underscores the importance of IoT in healthcare, opening avenues for new research and tackling industry challenges. It shows IoT's role in improving healthcare services, combining it with advanced technologies to expand its beneficial impact. The chapter addresses potential challenges and offers strategies to improve IoT-based healthcare, focusing on COVID-19 and future health crises.
IoT as Wearable Device in Smart Healthcare Systems
Authors: Harshavardhanan Pon , Suman Preetam , Ghosh Soumya Sankar
Published: July 2024

Portable healthcare monitoring systems with internet of things (IoT) are now a major issue for many nations across the world due to the significant growth of healthcare monitoring systems. The use of IoT-based health monitoring solutions can result in the elimination of routine doctor visits and consultations. IoT is utilized in a health monitoring system that can monitor a person's temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Moreover, the device enhanced with NLP analyzes speech and sound to extract disease-specific information, adding a new dimension to traditional metrics. The voice captured in the device is pushed into the cloud storage, like AWS S3. The machine learning model, which was trained, is loaded to analyze this file using machine learning run time environments like AWS SageMaker. Now if a patient's health falls outside the expected range, the IoT system will let the clinician know. The medical staff can process and evaluate their current state by processing information about patients' ailments through a gateway.
Baby Care With Robotic Cradle Using IoT Cloud Network
Authors: S. Sugumaran , M. G. Chitra , M. R. Thiyagupriyadharsan , S Devaraju , V. Sivasankaran
Published: July 2024

In this modern world, the number of working mothers has risen significantly. Before even going to outside work, she is working for the family in all aspects of cooking, washing, cleaning the room, etc. Consequently, childcare becomes a daily challenge for many mothers. However, mothers cannot constantly observe their infant's activity and childcare to family conditions and workload. In this work, baby care with smart cradle is proposed in which infant activities and health status are observed with the help of various sensors, activator, internet of things (IoT) and the cloud called as baby care robot (BC-Robot). The proposed method helps mothers to monitor and take care of the infants' activities and health status from remote location.
Community-Based Tourism as a Sustainable Direction for the Tourism Industry
Authors: Gantait Arnab , Mathew Ravish , Chatterjee Prama , Singh Kuldeep
Published: July 2024

The evolving global tourism industry increasingly emphasizes sustainable practices benefiting both the environment and local communities. Community-Based tourism (CBT) in the Indian Sundarbans exemplifies this approach, preserving cultural and natural heritage while fostering grassroots socio-economic development. Through qualitative research methods including in-depth interviews, participant observations, and document analysis, this study reveals CBT's positive impact. It showcases successful cultural heritage preservation, community engagement in conservation, local empowerment, and economic diversification through tourism activities. Furthermore, CBT facilitates cultural exchange, education, and responsible tourism practices. This research provides nuanced insights into CBT's multifaceted benefits, offering valuable lessons for sustainable tourism development in ecologically sensitive areas worldwide. By raising awareness among communities, tourism planners, and policymakers, this study aims to support successful implementation of CBT initiatives in diverse tourist destinations.
Utilizing Digital Twin Technologies to Integrate AI's Unrealized Potential With Digital Public Health Initiatives
Authors: Ali Syed Ibad , Nandi Pabitra Kumar , Sayed Marwana , Shahane Smita , Iqbal Asif
Published: July 2024

In light of recent public health events such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and monkey pox (mpox), digital technologies have gained more attention. The term “digital twin” (DT) refers to the computer-generated, virtual counterpart of a real-world entity, such as a community, device, or person. intricacy of the latter and forecast, stop, keep an eye on, and improve actual results. There has been discussion of the potential applications of DT systems in public health, ranging from organising large vaccination campaigns to figuring out how diseases spread. Not withstanding the potential benefits for the healthcare industry, a number of ethical, societal, and economic issues might prevent DT from being widely used. However, establishing proper regulations, bolstering sound governance, and initiating international cooperative initiatives guarantee the early adoption of DT technology.
I Am My Greatest Invention
Authors: Hines Christian M.
Published: July 2024

Drawing on scholarship that conceptualizes the learning and meaning making of Black girls through the Black Girl Literacies framework, this chapter highlights examples of literacy practices in action in Marvel graphic novels with prominent Black girl characters. This framework can be used as a pedagogical tool to examine visual texts to see what themes are emergent and what can we learn from these characters, which can inform instructional practices and approaches to teaching a diverse set of students. It can ground educators in the understanding of the subversive literacies of Black girls.
Miles to Go
Authors: Low David E. , Rodríguez-Astacio René M. , Sárraga-López Yamil
Published: July 2024

In this chapter, three critical scholars of literature, literacy, multimodality, and identity trace various iterations of Miles Morales in the decade-plus since his debut. No longer confined to serialized comic books, Miles has, as of this writing, appeared in two prose novels; several popular and well-received animated films; video games; standalone graphic novels; televised cartoon programs; a picturebook; and in the form of toys, apparel, and other licensed merchandise. The character has been written and illustrated by hundreds of creators, with various backgrounds and intentions, across these media. Each is sedimented with meaning. Throughout the chapter, we examine Miles' transmedial development, specifically through the lens of his hybrid and intersecting biracial/bicultural identities, foregrounding representations of Puerto Rican identity in particular.
Media Literacy
Authors: Avci Zeynep Yurtseven , Misirli Özge , Tekbaş Gözde
Published: July 2024

Abundance of information, ease of contemporary technologies, and cheapening of technology make it easier to access the media. The influence of the media in shaping behavior and shaping society in this way, brings the importance of drawing attention to the risks in the media. Addiction is one of the common topics in the media. Considering that what is widely revealed in the media will be normalized by society after a while, it is possible to say that media literacy plays an important role in recognizing these risks and minimizing them. The aim of this study is to determine the media consumption habits of the participants and the types of addiction they noticed in the media, and to determine their perceptions of an addiction they chose with the help of metaphors. The study was conducted with 176 students who took the Media Literacy course and voluntarily participated in the study. According to the findings, although the participants came across many types of addiction in media content, the addictions they noticed the most were technology-related addictions and substance addiction.
On These Haunted Streets
Authors: Harrington Lalenja , Cox Karen
Published: July 2024

This chapter outlines the development of a collaborative transmedia storytelling process by the authors, whose visual and poetic work is articulated here within the framework of critical multimodal literacy (CML). The authors were tasked to help bring forward the stories of black musicians involved in the opera Omar, and in doing so discovered an artistic process that was strengthened by the intersection of their critical approaches. Chronicling their engagement with Omar provided them with a uniquely situated opportunity to describe their individual meaning making processes, and then discuss how consideration of each other's process impacted our storytelling. The authors do this through sharing specific story examples from the oral history project. Engagement with black artistic presence in opera also allowed them to explore our shared focus on anchoring this work within a socio-political context that supports the naming/transformation of inequities; helping to illustrate how this work is situated within the framework of CML and reflects a transmedia process of layered storytelling.
Enhanced Cloud-Based Search Efficiency and Privacy Integrating Greedy Depth-First Search Encryption With Multi-Keyword Ranked Search Algorithms
Authors: Joshi Narendra , Sambrekar Kuldeep P. , Patankar Abhijit J. , Rajawat Anand Singh , Goyal S. B.
Published: July 2024

Computing in the cloud is becoming increasingly widespread, which has led to an increase in the demand for cloud-based search services that are not only effective but also confidential. This research proposes a novel method that combines Greedy Depth-First Search Encryption (GDFSE) and Multi-Keyword Ranked Search Algorithms (MKRSA) to improve the effectiveness and confidentiality of cloud-based searches. Our framework is primarily geared toward maximising the effectiveness of search operations while guaranteeing high data confidentiality. GDFSE provides a powerful encryption mechanism that effectively protects data from being accessed by unauthorised parties and from any potential breaches that may occur. In addition, MKRSA makes it possible to retrieve relevant data effectively based on the rankings of multiple keywords, which significantly improves the precision of search results. We carried out a series of experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of our integrated approach concerning the preservation of privacy, the efficiency of search, and the amount of computational overhead. Our approach is suitable for a wide range of applications that operate in cloud-based environments as a result of the results, which demonstrate a significant improvement in search efficiency without compromising privacy. The findings of this study not only present a novel approach to improving cloud search services, but they also lay the groundwork for further research on the safe and effective retrieval of data in cloud computing.
Forging Digital Trust
Authors: Surapaneni Praneetha , Bojjagani Sriramulu
Published: July 2024

Today's digital revolution is built on the fusion of blockchain technology and cryptography. This paper examines how cryptographic algorithms support blockchain network security, integrity, and decentralization by delving into the complex interactions between these fields. We explore the landscape of cryptographic techniques that guarantee transactions and block authenticity through a thorough discussion. We also delve into the creation and administration of cryptographic keys within blockchain ecosystems and reveal the cryptographic underpinnings of consensus mechanisms. This paper also covered zero-knowledge proofs, multi-party computation, scalable solutions, secure cooperation, and the effective development of post-quantum cryptography. The findings shed light on a secure, inclusive, and radically transformational future powered by blockchain technology.
Scalability of Blockchain Using Sharding
Authors: Chakraborty Shibaprasad , Chakraborty Sukanta , Majumder Abhishek
Published: July 2024

As the adoption of blockchain grows, concerns about its scalability have become increasingly prominent. Sharding protocols offer a solution to this challenge through splitting the blockchain network up into smaller, easier-to-manage segments known as shards. Every shard functions autonomously, handling a specific set of transactions and smart contracts. This corresponding processing significantly improves the complete throughput of a blockchain network. This chapter presents a understanding of blockchain technology, delves into its core features and functioning, and explores the significance of sharding protocols in enhancing its scalability and efficiency. A comparative study of different sharding techniques has been performed. Future research directions on sharding in blockchain technology have also been discussed.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction
Authors: Suresh N. V. , Selvakumar Ananth , Sridhar Gajalaksmi , S. Catherine
Published: July 2024

According to an article that was published in Healthitanalysis, mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) have become commonplace in the healthcare industry in what seemed like an instant. The clinical advantages affiliation faces the double test of successfully coordinating reasonable expenses while at the same time conveying positive patient assessment. This investigation chapter examines the distinctive role that modernized thinking (PC-based knowledge) plays in identifying these issues within the clinical consideration association. Focusing in on clear executions, the survey takes a gander at how PC based data applications add to practical efficiency and cost decline in clinical idea settings. The effects of computer-based intelligence reconciliation on cycles like asset distribution, planning, and work process enhancement are examined within the context of contextual analyses of computer-based intelligence reconciliation in medical services organizations. The assessment looks at the common sense of man-made insight driven frameworks for working with administrative tasks and diminishing utilitarian purposes through these models. Additionally, the speculative piece dives into administrative thoughts related with doing man-made awareness in clinical benefits affiliations. As essential components of an efficient replicated understanding strategy, moral assessments, workforce planning, and advancement gathering procedures are investigated. The audit sees troubles that clinical benefits supervisors could totally through search in figuring out PC based data levels of progress and proposes authoritative perspectives for vanquishing these obstructions.
The Intellectual Property Landscape
Authors: Wandhe Priyanka
Published: July 2024

The world of intellectual property (IP) is a complex and evolving landscape, essential for safeguarding innovations from basic science. Basic science, involving long-term, high-risk research, is crucial for breakthroughs in fields like medicine, engineering, and computing. In today's competitive market, protecting and commercializing these innovations is vital. IP rights, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, offer legal protection, incentivizing further research and development. However, navigating the IP landscape is challenging due to varied laws and regulations. Digital technologies and global collaborations add complexities, necessitating new IP strategies. This chapter explores key IP concepts, the significance of patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and addresses international laws and ethical considerations. It also provides case studies and discusses future IP trends and developments.
Nepal
Authors: Pande Kumar
Published: July 2024

Nepal, a landlocked country nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is renowned for its majestic mountains, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual practices. In recent years, the global tourism industry has witnessed a significant shift towards wellness tourism, with travelers seeking experiences that promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This research aims to explore the intersection between wellness and tourism in Nepal, examining the country's potential as a wellness tourism destination, the diverse offerings available, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. By investigating the current landscape and identifying key strategies, this study provides insights for stakeholders to leverage Nepal's unique attributes and harness its untapped potential in the wellness tourism market.
Integrating Islamic Finance for Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0
Authors: Kismawadi Early Ridho
Published: July 2024

This study aims to investigate the potential synergies between Industry 5.0 and Islamic finance in the context of sustainable development. The analysis was conducted through a comprehensive literature review, with emphasis on the principles of Islamic finance. Research findings show that the integration of Islamic finance in Industry 5.0 has the potential to make a significant contribution to the achievement of sustainable development goals. The results of this study have far-reaching implications. First, it provides a more holistic understanding of the potential synergies between Industry 5.0 and Islamic finance. Second, it provides a basis for policymakers to consider the integration of Islamic finance in sustainable development strategies. Third, it stimulates further academic discussion on the ethical role of Islamic finance in the technologically advanced era, hoping to shape more responsible and inclusive business practices.
Exploring Namibia's Policy and Legal Landscape Towards Sustainable Investment in Industry 5.0
Authors: Tafirenyika Blessing , Adeyanju Adetunji Anthony , Eegunjobi Ruth , Sihela Jacob M.
Published: July 2024

This study explored Namibia's policy and legal frameworks regarding sustainable investments in the Industry 5.0 era with a special focus on foreign direct investments. A desktop qualitative document analysis of the relevant policies and legal documents was combined with semi-structured interviews carried out with selected key stakeholders. The findings offer policy recommendations to strengthen the impact of these frameworks in ensuring sustainable investments aligned with the goals of sustainable development in Industry 5.0. These include harmonisation of policies, transparency in investment project appraisal, and evaluation. The contracts should incorporate measurable specifications surrounding an investment's contribution to areas such as infrastructure to be developed, upgrading and transfer of skills to local people, sponsorship towards knowledge creation, and capacity building on local people, research and development, and sufficient monitoring and supervision by the relevant bodies to ensure compliance and adherence to the agreed conditions.
Research on Student Management Platform Based on Big Data Under Low-Carbon Environment
Authors: Hu Xiangang , Zhang Chengyu
Published: July 2024

This paper makes a comprehensive investigation on the development and implementation of low-carbon student management platform in educational institutions. The platform adopts advanced information technology, including cloud computing and big data analysis, aiming at solving urgent environmental problems by analyzing the dynamic learning data and daily behavior data of college students. The implementation of the platform has greatly reduced carbon emissions, especially greenhouse effect variables and dormitory electricity consumption. The observed impact highlights the effectiveness of using academic management platform to promote carbon emission reduction. However, this study acknowledges the existing limitations and predicts the long-term challenges, and emphasizes the need for continuous innovation and research in the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental sustainable development. Generally speaking, the development and deployment of low-carbon student management platform is a key step to promote the sustainable development of educational environment.
Aerobics Teaching With Few-Shot Learning Technology for Data Flow Analysis
Authors: Peng Qiuping , Wei Ningfei
Published: July 2024

In the context of college physical education curriculum reform, fostering students' interest and promoting lifelong physical exercise have become crucial. Aerobics, an integral component of physical education, plays a key role in achieving these objectives. However, existing data flow analysis technologies lack integration, limiting their ability to leverage information from various sources. To address this issue, this paper proposes an aerobics teaching model utilizing few-shot learning technology for data flow analysis. The model incorporates a label feature network based on metric learning, enhancing its ability to analyze multi-scale features and label features within classes. Comparative analysis demonstrates an 8.12% improvement in accuracy compared to traditional image feature combined classifier models.