bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Da convergência para a divergência regional: impactos da terceira revolução industrial nas desigualdades regionais brasileiras
Authors: Magalhães João Carlos Ramos
Published: February 2024

A desigualdade regional no Brasil é um tema de grande complexidade, refletindo contrastes socioeconômicos em todo o país. Analisando dados desde 1920 até 2016, Magalhães e Alves (2021) destacam uma trajetória não linear da desigualdade, com um período de aumento seguido por uma queda a partir de 1970. Apesar disso, a região Sudeste apresentou um preocupante aumento da disparidade a partir de 1996. O ensaio levanta questões sobre a continuidade ou reversão dessas tendências, contrastando teorias que preveem uma redução contínua das desigualdades regionais com dinâmicas que indicam um possível retorno à divergência espacial. O estudo também explora teorias que relacionam desigualdades regionais com estágios de desenvolvimento econômico. Este ensaio oferece uma análise detalhada desses padrões e suas implicações para o futuro do desenvolvimento regional no Brasil.
Densidade de focos de calor por município (número/hectare)
Authors:   Brasil. Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea). Diretoria de Estudos e Políticas Regionais Urbanas e Ambientais (Dirur)
Published: February 2024

O Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (Inpe) monitora os focos de calor no Brasil usando registros do sensor Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (Modis) do satélite Aqua. Esses registros, conhecidos como Aqua M-T, são cruciais para identificar mudanças no uso do solo. Em 2021, o Brasil registrou 184.081 focos de calor, uma queda de 21,0% em relação ao ano anterior e também menos do que em 2019. Esta redução interrompeu a tendência de aumento observada desde 2018. O Pantanal destacou-se pela redução na densidade de focos de calor, enquanto o Matopiba e Amacro mantiveram densidades relativamente altas, sugerindo intensa transformação no uso do solo, especialmente relacionada à expansão da agricultura e pecuária na Amazônia e cerrados desde 2012.
Saneamento rural no Brasil: desafios para a ampliação do acesso
Authors: Castro César Nunes de , Cerezini Monise Terra
Published: February 2024

O saneamento básico no Brasil, considerando a importância crucial desses serviços para a qualidade de vida e saúde da população. Embora tenha havido avanços nas últimas décadas, evidenciados por dados como a redução das internações por doenças relacionadas ao saneamento entre 1993 e 2008, conforme apresentado no Atlas de Saneamento do IBGE, ainda há muito a ser feito. A Constituição Federal de 1988 reconhece o saneamento básico como um direito fundamental e estabelece a obrigação de implementar políticas que garantam acesso universal e igualitário aos serviços de saúde e saneamento. No entanto, desafios como a falta de recursos financeiros e a dispersão populacional em áreas rurais tornam a ampliação do acesso a esses serviços uma tarefa complexa para o poder público. Este artigo busca analisar esses desafios e propor soluções para alcançar uma cobertura mais abrangente e eficiente de saneamento básico em todo o país.
Subsídios e proteção comercial agrícolas no Japão
Authors: Freitas Rogério Edivaldo
Published: February 2024

O texto aborda a complexidade das negociações comerciais agrícolas desde o pós-Segunda Guerra Mundial, destacando a importância das questões de subsídios e proteção comercial. Embora a Rodada do Uruguai tenha representado um avanço na regulação dos subsídios e na intenção de reduzir intervenções nos mercados agrícolas, a falta de um amplo acordo na Rodada de Doha levou a uma proliferação de acordos bilaterais, muitas vezes liderados por grandes players comerciais como Estados Unidos, União Europeia, Japão e China. É reconhecido que a redução dos níveis de apoio dos países desenvolvidos é essencial para diminuir distorções nos mercados globais de alimentos e criar condições mais orientadas para o mercado, especialmente para os países em desenvolvimento. O trabalho proposto visa analisar o suporte agropecuário do Japão no período de 2000 a 2020, além de avaliar sua proteção comercial em relação às importações de alimentos, com o intuito de fornecer insights úteis para os gestores de políticas públicas ou privadas, sob uma perspectiva brasileira. O artigo está estruturado em cinco seções: introdução, importância japonesa no contexto agropecuário mundial e seu potencial para o Brasil, metodologia proposta e base de dados utilizada, resultados obtidos e considerações finais.
Atualização do IVS a partir da Pnad contínua 2020 e 2021: aspectos metodológicos e breves comentários sobre seus resultados
Authors: Funari Armando Palermo , Simões Pedro Reis , Dias Tamara Talita Rodrigues , Costa Marco Aurélio
Published: February 2024

O Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social (IVS), desenvolvido pelo Ipea, é um indicador abrangente que avalia os níveis de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica em diferentes escalas territoriais, desde espaços intramunicipais até nacional. Baseado na ausência ou insuficiência de ativos essenciais para o bem-estar social, o IVS é composto por três subíndices: infraestrutura urbana, capital humano e renda e trabalho. Utilizando dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD), o IVS oferece uma medida objetiva para desagregações de sexo, cor e situação de domicílio, subsidiando pesquisas acadêmicas e políticas públicas voltadas para o enfrentamento da vulnerabilidade socioespacial. A transição do uso de dados do censo demográfico para a PNAD permitiu uma atualização mais frequente do IVS, embora tenha apresentado desafios metodológicos, como a compatibilização de variáveis ao longo da série histórica devido às mudanças na metodologia da PNAD ao longo do tempo.
THE EFFECTS OF TRANSACTION HOTSPOTS AND FLIPPING HOTSPOTS ON HOUSING PRICES
Authors: Hsieh Bor-Ming , Yang Chih-Yuan
Published: February 2024

In contrast to much of the literature that focuses on the issue of spatial dependence in housing price research, this study addresses the spatial aggregation of housing transactions and analyzes the effects of transaction hotspots and short-term flipping hotspots on housing prices by using real housing transaction data in Taipei City, Taiwan. The empirical results show that after controlling for the effects of spatial dependence and individual housing attributes, the impact of transaction hotspot areas on housing prices is significantly negative, while the impact of flipping hotspot areas on housing prices is significantly positive. The results verify that the key to driving up housing prices lies in flipping activities. Furthermore, the results of the spatial quantile regression model show that low-priced residential properties are more sensitive to the spatial concentration of housing transactions and flipping transactions in the housing market. Our results have implications for the government’s policy intending to control hot trade volumes to cool skyrocketing housing prices in a booming housing market. It is suggested that the government should pay attention to restraining short-term flipping activities in the housing market rather than setting constrains on housing transactions.
MAPPING THE SALINITY STATUS OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS BETWEEN KIRIKHAN-KUMLU IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REGION OF TURKEY WITH GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Authors: Gürler Kübra , Yalçın Mehmet
Published: February 2024

In this study, it was aimed to determine the salinity status of agricultural soils between Kırıkhan-Kumlu in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey by mapping with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). For this purpose, a total of 60 soil samples were taken from 0–20 and 20–40 cm depths and from 30 different points to represent the agricultural soils of Kırıkhan-Kumlu region in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey. In the soil samples, pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC) and exchangeable cation (ECC) values were determined to determine some soil properties. Total salt, salinity class, sodium adsorption rate (SAR), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) and soluble cations (Na, Ca and Mg) were determined to determine the salinity status of the soils. According to the results of the research; as a result of the analysis carried out to determine the salinity status of the soils; pH values were determined between 6.91–7.98; total salt content between 0.02–0.13%; SAR values between 0.023–0.044 me/100 gr; ESP values between 0.35–2.96%; soluble Na content between 0.019–0.034 me/100 gr; soluble Ca content between 0.018–0.245 me/100 gr and soluble Mg content between 0.037–0.113 me/100 gr. In addition, by applying the ESP-SAR regression relationship of the soils, it was revealed that the soils tended to alkalize towards the lower layers. The salinity values obtained as a result of the study were transferred to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment and interpolated by Kriging method and a salinity map of the study area was created. In conclusion, as a result of the research conducted in the soils of the study area in the Eastern Mediterranean region, it was determined that all of the agricultural soils of Kırıkhan-Kumlu region were classified as non-saline and that the soils did not have any problems in terms of salinity.
Response of Global Ionospheric Currents to Solar Flares with Extreme Ultraviolet Late Phases
Authors: Liu Xuanqing , Fan Xingyan , Liu Jing , Kong Xiangliang , Chen Yao , Li Qiaoling , Li Shuhan , Zheng Jiajun
Published: February 2024

It is known that solar flares can affect the current system of the middle- and low-latitude ionosphere. Most earlier studies have focused on such effects during their impulsive phases. Recent studies have reported flares with a significant extreme ultraviolet (EUV) late phase, the effects of which on ionospheric currents have not yet been investigated. Here, we examine the solar quiet (Sq) currents and equatorial electrojets during two X-class flares with EUV late phases using data from more than 200 ground magnetometers. Our results indicate that the ionospheric currents could be significantly enhanced during the impulsive phase, while the effects of the EUV late phase may increase the global ionospheric currents, but are often weak and thus could be obscured by a change in solar wind conditions. In the X1.8 flare event on 2012 October 23, besides the solar flare effects, the currents were modulated by solar wind pressure. In the X1.3 flare event on 2014 April 25, the solar wind pressure was weak and stable, and the Sq currents were enhanced compared to nonflare conditions. We also found that even weak changes in the solar wind dynamic pressure, with magnitudes as low as ∼2 nPa, which are often ignored, may have an appreciable impact on the global ionospheric current system.
Traveling waves for a nonlocal dispersal SIRS epidemic model with age structure
Authors: Jing Shiwen , Lian Hairong , Tang Yiming , Ma Zhaohai
Published: February 2024

This paper focuses on a SIRS infectious model of nonlocal dispersal adopted with age structure. We primarily investigate the existence and nonexistence of traveling wave solutions connecting the disease-free equilibrium state and the endemic equilibrium state. To be more precise, we obtain the existence of traveling wave solutions by constructing suitable upper and lower solutions and then applying Schauder's fixed point theorem when $ R_0 > 1 $ and $ c > c^* $. In addition, we prove the nonexistence of traveling wave solutions by applying the Laplace transform for $ R_0 > 1 $ and $ 0 < c < c^* $.
Reachable set estimation for neutral semi-Markovian jump systems with time-varying delay
Authors: Zhang Xipan , Shen Changchun , Xu Dingju
Published: February 2024

This work addresses the issue of finding ellipsoidal bounds of reachable sets for neutral semi-Markovian jump systems with time-varying delay and bounded peak disturbances, for which the related result has been rarely proposed for neutral semi-Markovian jump systems. Based on the modified improved Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, a boundary of the reachable set for neutral semi-Markovian jump systems was obtained with the aid of utilizing a novel integral inequality and combining with the time-delay segmentation technique. The numerical examples are supplied to verify the effectiveness of the obtained results.
Wiener Tauberian theorem and half-space problems for parabolic and elliptic equations
Authors: Muravnik Andrey
Published: February 2024

For various kinds of parabolic and elliptic partial differential and differential-difference equations, results on the stabilization of solutions are presented. For the Cauchy problem for parabolic equations, the stabilization is treated as the existence of a limit as the time unboundedly increases. For the half-space Dirichlet problem for parabolic equations, the stabilization is treated as the existence of a limit as the independent variable orthogonal to the boundary half-plane unboundedly increases. In the classical case of the heat equation, the necessary and sufficient condition of the stabilization consists of the existence of the limit of mean values of the initial-value (boundary-value) function over balls as the ball radius tends to infinity. For all linear problems considered in the present paper, this property is preserved (including elliptic equations and differential-difference equations). The Wiener Tauberian theorem is used to establish this property. To investigate the differential-difference case, we use the fact that translation operators are Fourier multipliers (as well as differential operators), which allows one to use a standard Gel'fand-Shilov operational scheme. For all quasilinear problems considered in the present paper, the mean value from the stabilization criterion is changed: It undergoes a monotonic map, which is explicitly constructed for each investigated nonlinear boundary-value problem.
Applying a Playcentric Design Process to Creating a First-Year Experience Course
Authors: Blick Andrew M.
Published: February 2024

Recent literature on the field of gaming and play in higher education has called for continued innovation and engagement with game-based curriculum and exploration of applications of game- and play-based learning in specific disciplines. In this chapter, the author describes the process of creating a first-year experience course based in game studies. Drawing from Fullerton's model of playcentric design, the author considered how to create a learning experience that simultaneously introduced students to the field of gaming studies and provided a solid foundation of academic literacies. This chapter includes a literature review of current research in the field of gaming and play in education; an overview of the curriculum the author developed for this learning experience, including highlights of learning activities, content, and materials; and discussion on building learning experiences around gaming and play.
Enhancing the Learning and Application of Knowledge in University Students
Authors: Moreno Alba González
Published: February 2024

Gamification is an innovative strategy to improve learning and knowledge application in university students. The study proposes a gamification design based on escape rooms adapted to the university context, integrating specific curricular elements in the challenges posed. These challenges require students to apply academic concepts and theories to solve problems and escape from the confined space in a limited time. The research highlights the effectiveness of this strategy in improving knowledge retention and students' motivation to learn. It also highlights the importance of collaboration and communication among participants as key elements for active and participatory learning. It is worth highlighting how the educational escape room proposal proves to be an effective strategy to involve university students in their learning process and encourage the practical application of their knowledge, which improves their understanding of academic content and strengthens their key skills.
From Theoretical Chemist to Synthesis Chemist
Authors: Ruiz-Muelle Ana Belén
Published: February 2024

The escape room will take place in a session for fourth-year chemistry students, specifically in the subject Laboratory of Organic Chemistry within the area of organic chemistry. Generally, chemistry students are afraid of subjects within the area of organic chemistry, so the use of gamification in them can change the students' perception of the subject, which will result in a greater number of passing grades, breaking the trend established in the subjects of the organic chemistry area of the career.
Gamification in the Art World
Authors: Durán Alejandro Galindo
Published: February 2024

It shows an investigation of an innovative educational strategy through the implementation of a escape room and a gamified visit to a local museum to explore the history of local art and learn about its artists and the corresponding artistic movement. The study focuses on the application of this methodology in the Master's degree in teacher training. The main objective is to awaken students' curiosity and motivation, while providing a different and playful approach to address theoretical concepts. The results obtained when evaluating the surveys conducted both pre- and post-experience revealed a highly positive reception that expressed a high level of satisfaction and motivation, highlighting the significant impact on their understanding and appreciation of local art along with a remarkable development of their critical and analytical thinking. This study evidences the relevance and potential of gamification in the educational field, especially in art learning and the promotion of local culture.
Introducing an Online Escape Room to Enhance Students' Database Concepts
Authors: Malik Sohail Iqbal , Khudayer Baidaa Hamza , Tawafak Ragad M. , Al-Farsi Ghaliya , Ashfque Mohammed Waseem
Published: February 2024

An online escape room can be used in learning processes to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills of students. Therefore, this study prepared and introduced the educational online escape rooms in the teaching and learning process of the database course. Each escape room consists of three puzzles related to the teaching topic of the course. A survey was administered with the students to collect their feedback about the escape rooms. Moreover, the final grades of the two groups of the database course were analyzed to determine the impact of the escape rooms on students' gain. Results show that students perceived that the escape rooms helped them in learning database concepts. The comparison of grades depicted the students' gain in all the three categories (high, medium, and low achievers) of the group who passed the course after offering the escape rooms as compared to the group who passes the course with the traditional approach. Moreover, the attrition rates (fail and dropout) were also decreased in the group who passed the course after offering the escape rooms.
Philosophy, Theory, and Praxis
Authors: Hayes Catherine
Published: February 2024

Pedagogical creativity is an opportunity to innovate, create agency, and raise awareness of critical commentary on issues that are often regarded as being central to the concepts of social justice and identity within the context of transformative learning. This is particularly true in relation to marginalized individuals and collective groups, distinguished from their peers by fundamental differences in cultural heritage, race, or religious belief. This chapter provides an insight into the theoretical and practical basis of gamification and its usefulness in explicating the meaning that others ascribe to their individual experiences of the world and how they interpret them. Gamification is posited as a means of facilitating freedom of expression for individuals and collective communities, for whom voicing personal beliefs and standpoints has been a barrier for rationale debate on issues of oppression and the advocacy of agency in practice.
Drone Technology in the Context of the Internet of Things
Authors: Shah Imdad Ali , Jhanjhi Noor Zaman , Ujjan Raja Majid Ali
Published: February 2024

Drones with integrated internet of things (IoT) technology now have a more comprehensive range of potential uses, including those for surveillance, agriculture, search and rescue, and package delivery. IoT-enabled drones rely on networked gadgets and sensors to gather and transfer data, boosting their functionality and effectiveness. Despite being advantageous, this connectivity exposes drones to weaknesses that could be used against them. The difficulties covered in this chapter include the requirement for strong authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to drone networks and the creation of secure communication channels to safeguard data.
Search and Rescue Drones
Authors: Fudge Tamara Phillips , Ferebee Susan Shepherd
Published: February 2024

The multifaceted potential of using drones for search and rescue (SAR) is worthy of exploration. There are surely benefits in securing the safety of humans and animals, but there are also needs for careful planning and taking inherent risks and other factors into consideration. There are also ethical discussions that should be raised in ensuring appropriate drone and data use. An evaluation of the current status, with a combination of real-world SAR examples and expert insight into security and privacy concerns, are presented as well as an exploration of concerns about integrating drones into SAR operations.
Security of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: Butt Rawish , Rehman Tayyab , Tariq Noshina , Ashraf Muhammad , Humayun Mamoona
Published: February 2024

The use of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has significantly transformed multiple industries by providing innovative solutions. The capability of drones to operate above restricted areas and potentially perform malicious activities has generated apprehension regarding the potential risks they may pose. It is essential for governments and organizations to establish robust laws and protocols to guarantee the safety and responsible use of drones. The advancement of drone technology should prioritize the integration of safety measures, such as secure communication and geo-fencing, to mitigate the risks of unauthorized access and possible exploitation of these devices. This research seeks to investigate the potential benefits and challenges of collaborations between governments, technology companies, and security agencies in addressing drone security concerns. The advantages and disadvantages of collaboration in order to ascertain the most efficient approach for creating a safe and favorable atmosphere have been deliberated.
Addresses the Security Issues and Safety in Cyber-Physical Systems of Drones
Authors: Laraib Areeba , Sial Areesha , Ujjan Raja Majid Ali
Published: February 2024

Drones' cyber-physical systems (CPS), which integrate computer, networking, and physical systems, can also be vulnerable to various security threats. As CPS often consists of a network of interdependent devices and systems, any one part may be the target of a cyberattack. By inserting malware into the software, exploiting vulnerabilities, or initiating cyber attacks, including denial-of-service attacks, cyber attackers can access the drone's control system unauthorised. Drones' onboard computers produce an immense amount of data, some of which may be very confidential. Data breaches and privacy violations can occur if this information is not encrypted or maintained securely.
Growth of Drones
Authors: Khan Azeem , Jhanjhi Noor Zaman
Published: February 2024

The chapter examines the ever-changing drone proliferation environment. Its primary purpose is to thoroughly investigate the delicate relationship between fresh possibilities and drone development issues. This research examines technological advancements and their transformative impact on many businesses. To understand drone ecology, this chapter employs an interdisciplinary approach that combines technical, ethical, and regulatory viewpoints. According to the findings of the chapter's research, drones have the potential to increase productivity, safety, and sustainability in a wide range of businesses. It also underlines the legal and ethical implications of their merging. Drones are described in the chapter as a metaphor for a social revolution that transcends technology and alters how we interact with the environment. The chapter wraps up by underlining the significance of responsible and balanced development, as well as striking a balance between innovation and ethics.
Expanding Learning Horizons
Authors: Elimadi Imane , Al-Qatawneh Khalil Shehadeh
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of serious games on student learning outcomes at University Hassan II. To participate in the study, a group of students from various disciplines was chosen. The primary goal was to evaluate the efficacy of serious games in improving knowledge acquisition, skill development, and engagement among university students. The study took a mixed-methods approach, collecting data using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Participants were divided into two groups: one that used serious games as part of their learning experience and one that used traditional instructional methods. Pre- and post-tests were used to assess knowledge gain, and surveys were used to assess student engagement and learning experience perceptions. These findings highlight the potential of serious games as effective educational tools. Incorporating serious games into the curriculum can boost student engagement, promote active learning, and create a more immersive and interactive learning environment.
Teachers and Schools Navigating Virtual Worlds and the Metaverse for Enhanced E-Learning
Authors: Adade Richard , Goosen Leila
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study reported on in this chapter is evaluating teachers' and schools' capacities to integrate technologies into a new educational curriculum using an e-capacity model approach. Against the background of navigating virtual worlds and the metaverse for enhanced e-learning, the chapter will discuss issues with regard to effective strategies and policies for digital integration in education and training, societal issues (social inequality and the digital divide, etc.), legal and ethical issues (intellectual property legislation, etc.), the hybridization of training (hybrid, Hy Flex, co-modal, etc.), simulations, artificial intelligence (AI) for training, the educational metaverse, and information and communication technologies (ICTs).
The Power of AI for the Sake of the Metaverse in Education
Authors: Souiet Maati , Amina Gaadi , Nadia Chafiq , Imane El Imadi
Published: February 2024

The potential for immersive, individualized, and interactive learning experiences for students has made the use of metaverse technology in education an extremely popular subject. This virtual reality environment, “the metaverse,” allows users to communicate with other users in a virtual environment by utilizing tools like augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and machine learning. Metaverse technology offers higher levels of creativity and customization than conventional e-learning techniques. It enables improved user-environment interaction and can replicate emotional and cognitive processes that are more similar to those encountered in face-to-face learning environments. By providing opportunities that would ordinarily not be available, this innovation creates new chances for enhancing established learning activities. The use of metaverse technology in education has the potential to completely transform the educational process by providing students with an immersive, personalized, and interactive environment.
University Pedagogy Evaluated by Massification and the Metaverse
Authors: Farsi Loubna , Jirari Hicham , Hasbaoui Anouar , Fallaki Hasna , Kahkahy Mohammed , Satea Abdelilah , Machraoui Ghizlane
Published: February 2024

Learner's access to an immersive, platform-like digital universe would be seen as an invitation to exist in a different way through a process of routine communication with a mentor (tutor) who enables him or her to break out of anonymity and express himself or herself using tools built into the hosting platform. The characteristics and purposes for using a MOODLE-like platform are obviously different from those of 3D virtual worlds. By fostering relational dynamics that encourage students to revalue their personal and academic identities by reviving their digital identities, the authors show how far the hybrid course can counteract the negative effects of massification. Defining the conceptual and theoretical frameworks, as well as a postulate and a problematic, will be done first in order to provide an account of this recent experience. Before presenting and discussing the findings, they first go over the methodology used to gather and analyze the information from students, both in-person (via the placement test) and virtually (via activity reports and satisfaction surveys).
Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Learning Analytics in a Moroccan Context
Authors: Housni Mohamed , Daoud Mohammed Ait , Namir Khalil , Aitlmoudden Othmane , Talbi Mohammed
Published: February 2024

The chapter evaluates the integration of learning analytics (LA) into Morocco's education system, a task marked by its inherent complexities. A detailed exploration of a case study involving the Provincial Directorate of Education in the Hay Hassani region aids this endeavor. LA's implementation and implications were critically examined, drawing upon the collected data, survey results, and interviews with key stakeholders. A key finding, the Mehnaty project, emerged as a remarkable LA application in the Moroccan context. The analysis indicates that this model, despite logistical and financial constraints, successfully captured age-and-location-based learning requirements, thus informing the design of a more contextually compatible curriculum. This endeavor confirms that implementing LA in the Moroccan educational landscape is viable, albeit with some challenges. The outcome underscores the importance of context in the utilization of LA, advocating for a tailored approach that takes local realities into account to ensure effective learning outcomes.
Harnessing the Dragon
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: February 2024

This chapter looks at how Confucian principles apply to contemporary management and how Chinese leadership might promote long-term sustainability. It looks at how China's distinctive leadership style, informed by Confucian ideals, has shaped long-term growth and ecological balance in the country's commercial practices. This chapter uses a variety of case studies to explore how these ideas are incorporated into the everyday practices of organizations and their approaches to the marketplace. The work stresses the significance of looking at problems from all angles, learning from history, and looking ahead creatively. It's a resource for people who want to learn more about the part Chinese leadership plays in promoting global sustainability.
The Role of Leadership in Implementing a Safety Culture in a Chemical Manufacturing Company
Authors: Mphafudi Emmanuel , Gerwel Proches Cecile Naomi
Published: February 2024

Senior management is obligated to prevent work-related injuries, ill health, and the safety of the natural environment, society, and future generations. In other words, one of the most important duties of a leader of an organisation is creating a safety culture, which depends on his/her leadership approach as a major indicator of safety performance. The study thus aimed to assess different leadership approaches to implementing a safety culture in a chemical manufacturing processing organisation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The study gathered qualitative data through interviews with 12 participants (managers and subordinates). Data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings indicated that subordinates preferred a transformational leadership approach, whereas managers preferred a transactional leadership approach. Leaders should be aware of the impact of their leadership approach in terms of formulating and implementing safety policies.
A Smart New Theoretical Model of Global Marketing Communication to Support Customer Relationship Management and Sustainability
Authors: Fath El Khair Khaoula , El Hamzaoui Mustapha
Published: February 2024

The history of communication models' evolution has seen incredible progress, from the first classic model which underlined just the fundamentals of communication (sender, receiver, message, and media) to recent models which have been able to integrate other interesting parameters closely related to human behavior, communication platforms, specificities of the communicators' environment, etc. This chapter will aim to develop a new theoretical model of global marketing communication based on artificial intelligence. This proposed model will integrate new elements necessary to be able to meet the requirements of customer relationship management (CRM) and those of sustainable development. For example, the new model will have to open up to global customers in order to satisfy them and will also have to take into consideration the constraints of sustainable development (environment, human factor, etc.) in relation to the product and/or the brand marketed to show how conscious and responsible the company is.
Digital Transformation of Banking and Sustainable Development
Authors: Kaur Kuldip , Sahni Nancy
Published: February 2024

The rapid advancement in digital technologies worldwide have led to the intensification of digital transformation of banking which requires improvements in the existing business models by creating new financial technologies and plays a very important role in the sustainability of any industry by creating a sustainable environment through inculcating social, environmental, and ethical considerations in its operations. The banking sector must strive to be competitive and provide customized and personalized services under banking 5.0. which is born out of industry 5.0 and works with collaboration of human and robots for sustainable development of banking. The current study aimed to provide a conceptual framework of digital transformation of banking for sustainable development under banking 5.0, which is elaborated through literature review and also to provide a comprehensive overview of various opportunities and challenges before banking 5.0 to achieve sustainable development and finally the initiatives taken by government to overcome these challenges are discussed.
Audit Digitalization, Do-Calculus, and Professional Judgment
Authors: Kwok Samuel , Omran Mohamed , Yu Poshan
Published: February 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new challenges to traditional audit practices within the e-commerce industry. This chapter investigates the current state of audit professionals, who leverage audit data analysis technology to analyze client big data systems. It explores the future of audit methods by introducing intervention by the latest Do-Calculus concepts and proposing a potential connection between BDA and ADA\. The authors employ qualitative analysis, combining in-depth interviews and content analysis, to explore how external auditors use skepticism to make necessary professional judgments. The authors' analysis reveals that auditors view AI technology as a tool and still rely on a combination of manual and computer-based audit methods to ensure the quality of their professional judgments and maintain the status quo. However, the challenge remains as audit practitioners must continually improve their AI capabilities in the new AI era.
Analysis Model at the Sentence Level for Phishing Detection
Authors: Mishra Sonali , Priyadarsini K. , Namdev Arpit , Venkataramana S. , Varun  , Pramanik Sabyasachi , Gupta Ankur
Published: February 2024

Global cyber dangers related to phishing emails have increased dramatically, particularly after the COVID-19 epidemic broke out. Many companies have suffered significant financial losses as a result of this kind of assault. Even though many models have been developed to distinguish between phishing efforts and genuine emails, attackers always come up with new ways to trick their targets into falling for their scams. Many companies have suffered significant financial losses as a result of this kind of assault. Although phishing detection algorithms are being developed, their accuracy and speed in recognizing phishing emails are not up to par right now. Furthermore, the number of phished emails has alarmingly increased lately. To lessen the negative effects of such bogus communications, there is an urgent need for more effective and high-performing phishing detection algorithms. Inside the framework of this study, a thorough examination of an email message's email header and content is carried out. A novel phishing detection model is built using the features of sentences that are extracted. The new dimension of sentence-level analysis is introduced by this model, which makes use of k-nearest neighbor (KNN). Kaggle's well-known datasets were used both to train and evaluate the model. Important performance indicators, including the F1-measure, precision, recall, and accuracy of 0.97, are used to assess the efficacy of this approach.
Detection of Posture Using MS-IoT-Based Solution to Provide Timely Treatment
Authors: Bhatia Sandeep , Mallikarjun Basetty , Goel Neha , Dandeva Divye , Sharma Neetu , Naib Bharat Bhushan
Published: February 2024

An extremely potent AI solution for animal care is created when Microsoft Custom Vision Service is combined with Azure IoT stack, particularly in hospitals with a shortage of monitoring manpower. The GUI and configuration files for Azure logic apps are unique. Here are various human charity and animal care charity agencies across who need an intelligent solution which can help them in continuous monitoring of animals in the process of their treatments. Human and animal posture detection is an intelligent care solution in India. It is designed using Microsoft technology stack. The whole idea behind the solution is to provide continuous monitoring of humans and animals in the hospital. And in case any improper gestures/postures are detected, then the solution can inform concerned doctors or care takers through mobile alerts. In this chapter, the authors have proposed architecture for hospital monitoring and this system has been implemented in real-time.
Algorithms as Political Subjects in Disruptive Technology Scenarios
Authors: González Arturo Luque , Salvatierra-Choez María Andreina , Popescu Cristina Raluca Gh.
Published: February 2024

Algorithms take over the economy and therefore drive a large part of the global political agendas, supranational organizations, and transnational companies at will. They make life easier for people—although not for all in the same way—through processes of practicality, eliminating a large part of social automatisms to the point of making decisions that are in many cases irrefutable for humans. They configure a new reality through processes of data extractivism and à la carte regulations, shaping à la carte disruptive policies for the people and entities that configure them, which in turn generate cyclopean benefits and colossal competitive advantages among competitors. The purpose of this chapter is to find out if technology has to be linked to some political and economic system to achieve justice or if it is the current socioeconomic system that endogenously and without limitations has the capacity to administer justice, forming a customized digital ecosystem.
Innovation and Startups for Transforming Nigeria's Developing Economy Into a Business Dynamo
Authors: Sanni Moshood Abiola
Published: February 2024

Startups wield significant influence on the global economy, stoking household demand and spurring price competition alongside established firms in competitive markets. Technologically driven payment and delivery options intensify competition, propelled by innovation aimed at enhancing daily essentials needs. The post-pandemic outcome casts a shadow on global economic headway, leading to reduced job opportunities. This chapter emphasizes the urgent need for conceptual, empirical, and policy reform in the context of innovations and startups in the Nigerian context.
Scalable Start-Up Business Models in the Innovative Development Process
Authors: Djukic Gordana P.
Published: February 2024

The aim of the chapter is to point out the scalability of innovative technological start-ups with business models that pave the way for development, which is a key factor for profitability and accelerated growth. In the modern world, in some countries, digital entrepreneurship is increasingly accepted in all current spheres of current social and economic development. The chapter will focus on work on digital startups with a special emphasis on Singapore and a comparison of the scalability of startups in the surrounding area and with certain successful countries. In the initial phase of formation, an attractive, technologically innovative, and scalable business model that contributes to quick and significant profit and technological and economic growth is being investigated.
Technological Innovation and Resource Management Practices for Promoting Economic Development
Authors: Joseph Emil
Published: February 2024

In today's rapidly evolving landscape marked by swift technological progress and growing resource demands, this comprehensive study undertakes a thorough exploration of the intricate interplay between technological innovation and resource management practices. The objective is to shed light on their synergistic potential in promoting economic growth while ensuring the prudent use of resources. The research pursuits encompass an exhaustive analysis of the correlation between technological innovation and economic development. By dissecting the underlying mechanisms through which innovation spurs economic growth, the study seeks to reveal the pathways that drive advancement across diverse sectors. Additionally, the investigation delves into the direct impact of resource management strategies on the sustainability of economic progress. This involves a careful examination of approaches that harmonize economic expansion with the judicious management of resources.
Health Ecosystem Resilience Strategies for Inclusive Development
Authors: Dzingirai Mufaro , Dzapasi Rukudzo , Mazwiembiri Theologience
Published: February 2024

Unprecedented health catastrophes like COVID-19 have heightened the need for a deeper understanding of health ecosystem resilience in the face of health shocks. Notably, the responses to health shocks yielded mixed results across the globe with some struggling to cope with the health shocks. Given the dominance of resilience as a concept in disciplines like engineering, psychology, material science, ecology, entrepreneurship, and business science, the applicability of resilience in the health sector is largely neglected. To address this literature gap, this chapter aims to establish the health ecosystem resilience strategies towards inclusive development. This study established seven health ecosystem resilience strategies, namely governance strategy, surveillance strategy, finance strategy, stakeholder engagement strategy, human resources management strategy, service delivery strategy, and physical resources mobilization strategy. The outcomes of this research will be of great value to health professionals, scholars, and policymakers.
Resource Management as a Performance Differentiator in Higher Education
Authors: Tubulingane Booysen Sabeho
Published: February 2024

Resource management is a planning process leading to the allocation of resources such as money, technology, and people to achieve optimal organizational performance. Student-to-staff ratio and staff expenditure-to-student ratio are used as measures of academic resource distribution within a university setup. Thus, the study analysed student academic performance in relation to student-to-staff ratio and staff expenditure-to-student ratio. The study's methodological approach involved a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive research design, applying secondary quantitative data (2022 academic year) from the university. The study has demonstrated and supported the education hypothesis; student-to-staff ratio is negatively associated with student academic performance. Staff expenditure-to-student ratio is positively associated with student academic performance. There is a need to reduce the student-to-staff ratio to achieve improved student academic outcomes. Educational programmes need to adopt self-directed learning philosophy, so that staff expenditure-to-student ratios are reduced.
Resources Management and Economic Development
Authors: Elisha Otekenari David
Published: February 2024

This study examined the relationship between resource management and economic development in Nigeria. Three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted the correlational design. A sample size of 384 was derived from the population of the study which was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's 1970 table. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to answer and also test the three null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The study reveals that there is a statistically significant relationship between resource management and economic development, as measured by per capita income, industrial progress, and the growth rate of national income. The study recommended among others that the countries should focus on developing strong institutions that can effectively manage natural resources as well as diversify their economies so that they are not overly reliant on natural resources.
Cinema and Secondary Education in Spain
Authors: Fernández-Martín María José , Moreno-Crespo Pilar , Núñez-Román Francisco
Published: February 2024

Formative cinema is a motivating tool for pedagogical transformation that acknowledges the possibilities of image, sound, and video in the classroom, although there is neither a single form of instruction nor a single method of application. This research proposes the analysis of the most recent trends in the use of cinema as a didactic resource in Spanish secondary education. For this retrospective longitudinal descriptive study, a bibliographic review of the scientific production in the last 15 years (n=48) has been carried out, following the recommendations of the PRISMA 2020 protocol from a critical interpretative synthesis approach. Among the results, didactic proposals and compulsory secondary education stand out as the stage of greatest interest. The mission of teachers as a fundamental element in the transformation of cinema from an audiovisual product to a didactic product and the role of students as active spectators are highlighted.
Implementation of Padlet and Moodle to Improve the Soft Skills of Future Teachers in Art Classrooms
Authors: Chust-Pérez Verónica , Esteve-Faubel Rosa Pilar , Esteve-Faubel José María
Published: February 2024

This study seeks to meet the need to find ways of introducing soft skills in the daily work of university students. Like hard skills, these soft skills must also be developed in order to meet the professional demands of a globalised world where interpersonal and intrapersonal skills play a fundamental role in effective communication when carrying out a specific job. For this purpose, a collaborative task was proposed in the art module of a teaching degree using the Padlet and Moodle educational platforms. The results show that these platforms aimed at fostering self-directed work have a positive effect, underlining the importance of collaborative peer learning environments. At the same time, they highlight the difficulty of conceptualising a set of variables to define and characterise soft skills, and the challenge faced by university lecturers in order to effectively put them into practice.