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Social Engineering Attacks in US Healthcare: A Critical Analysis of Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Marizu Obi
Published: September 2024

Social engineering attacks are increasingly becoming a serious threat to the US healthcare sector. These attacks exploit human psychology to manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security, rather than targeting technical vulnerabilities alone (Hadnagy, 2018). Given the vast amounts of personal and medical data managed by healthcare organizations, they present an attractive target for such attacks, making it crucial to understand and address these threats comprehensively (Smith & Lee, 2021).
This study investigates social engineering attacks in the US healthcare system by analyzing the key vulnerabilities and evaluating the effectiveness of existing mitigation strategies. Through an extensive review of recent literature and detailed case studies, such as the 2020 ransomware attack on a major hospital network and the 2021 phishing campaign affecting multiple healthcare facilities, the research identifies common attack methods, including phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating, and assesses their specific impacts on healthcare operations (Mitnick & Simon, 2011; Jones et al., 2022).
The research employs a qualitative approach, including the analysis of documented attack patterns and interviews with cybersecurity experts, to evaluate the current state of security measures and identify gaps (Creswell & Poth, 2018). This approach provides a nuanced understanding of how social engineering tactics are employed and the particular vulnerabilities they exploit within healthcare settings. The findings reveal that while some healthcare organizations have adopted advanced security technologies and training programs, significant vulnerabilities persist due to outdated systems, insufficient employee training, and inadequate incident response protocols (Williams & Green, 2021).
Based on these insights, the paper proposes several recommendations to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare. Key suggestions include implementing comprehensive employee training programs focused on social engineering threats, investing in advanced technologies like multi-factor authentication and intrusion detection systems, and developing robust incident response plans (Doe & Smith, 2021). These measures are essential for improving resilience against social engineering attacks, protecting sensitive patient information, and ensuring the continuity of healthcare services (Kark, 2020).
By addressing these vulnerabilities and strengthening defensive strategies, healthcare organizations can better safeguard against the evolving threats posed by social engineering attacks. This research adds valuable perspectives to the ongoing discussions about cybersecurity in healthcare and offers practical guidance for enhancing defenses against these pervasive threats.
A pessoalidade no desenvolvimento profissional docente
Authors: Silva Fabio Menezes , Silva Wellerson Quintaneiro da
Published: September 2024

Neste trabalho, procuramos refletir sobre a docência, em uma relação que intitulamos de ser-docente, estruturada a partir de discussões teóricas que articulam produção de subjetividade e identidade profissional, dissertando a respeito da pessoalidade na docência e incluindo as dimensões coletiva/social e política. Com o termo ser-docente, argumentamos a respeito da pessoalidade na docência e suas potências analíticas do cuidado, das conexões interpessoais e da investigação como postura para inferir sobre o desenvolvimento profissional docente, na concepção de uma integração recíproca entre percepções e agenciamentos. Reafirmamos a impossibilidade da neutralidade no ato de educar e da dissociação entre sujeito e docente. Destacamos, ainda, que as experiências pessoais, quando são sustentadas na premissa da justiça social pela/na educação, produzem uma dimensão política de atuação docente como potência do desenvolvimento profissional. Concluímos apontando, a partir de elementos empíricos, um espaço analítico possível demarcado por três eixos indissociáveis, denominados “identificação”, “sentidos de pertencimento” e “atitudes investigativas”.
Educação do campo, das águas e das florestas: diversidade cultural na construção do saber escolar na Amazônia paraense
Authors: Leonel Ronaldo dos Santos , Castro Andreia de Oliveira , Albuquerque Jacirene Vasconcelos de
Published: September 2024

Este artigo aborda a importância da educação para os povos do campo, das águas e das florestas na região da Amazônia paraense com foco na valorização dos saberes locais e na promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável das comunidades tradicionais. Tem como objetivo analisar a importância do respeito à diversidade cultural na construção do saber escolar dos povos do campo, das águas e das florestas na Amazônia paraense, discutindo a relevância de uma educação porreta, que respeite a diversidade cultural. O percurso metodológico baseado em uma abordagem qualitativa pode ser justificado por se acreditar que o método proporcionou a indagação acerca dos limites e possibilidades que o próprio processo de pesquisa cotidianamente apresenta. O reconhecimento dos saberes locais é destacado como ponto de partida para o aprendizado nessas comunidades, possibilitando uma educação contextualizada e significativa. Nessa abordagem, a escola se torna um espaço de diálogo e troca de experiências, valorizando a cultura e o saber popular como fundamentais para a construção do conhecimento. São discutidas também as críticas ao modelo atual de currículo imposto ao campo, dissociado de suas realidades locais e desconsiderando suas culturas. Para superar esses desafios, são apresentados os avanços conquistados por meio da luta dos movimentos sociais, especialmente os sem-terra, enfatizando a importância de iniciativas como a Licenciatura em Educação do Campo.
Reflexiones sobre el uso de artificios y el conocimiento especializado del contenido matemático de docentes del nivel primaria
Authors: Dávila Vargas Kelly Jennifer , Garay Ramírez Sthefani Elena
Published: September 2024

Este ensayo plantea que, cuando un docente de primaria posee una comprensión instrumental del contenido matemático, recurre a artificios para enseñar; es decir, utiliza procedimientos mecánicos para resolver problemas u operaciones matemáticas, simplificando los conceptos involucrados en la resolución. Sobre la base del marco del conocimiento matemático para la enseñanza propuesto por Ball et al. (2008) y el conocimiento de los temas (KoT) propuesto por Carrillo-Yañez et al. (2018), se describen los dominios de conocimientos implicados en la enseñanza de las matemáticas, en particular el conocimiento especializado del contenido matemático. Este no solo permite resolver un problema o realizar una operación correctamente, sino que implica comprender a profundidad las nociones matemáticas que subyacen y las conexiones entre estas. A través del análisis de algunos artificios, las autoras buscan promover la reflexión sobre la importancia del conocimiento especializado del contenido matemático en la formación docente.
Patterns and Relations in Small Ruminant Systems in Northern Jordan
Authors: Awad Rula , Jaouad Mohamed , Mohamed-Brahmi Aziza , Titi Hosam , Gasmi-Boubaker Aziza
Published: September 2024

Background: This study examines small ruminant production systems in Northern Jordan, where they play a crucial role in agriculture and support local livelihoods. Methods: A survey of 290 small ruminant holders was conducted from April 2022 to August 2023, employing descriptive and multivariate analyses using XLSTAT and TANAGRA software to explore socioeconomic traits, management practices and feeding strategies related to the production period of 2021. Result: The results showed that there was variability in small ruminant production systems. More than half of small ruminant holders utilized semi-extensive methods and focused on cash sales. Factors such as labor distribution, animal replacement strategies and housing practices differed among climate regions and governorates. The typological analysis revealed clusters of small ruminant holders based on criteria such as labor management (4% of small ruminant holders), animal replacement strategies (42%), market-oriented production systems (6%), extensive commercial sheep farming (30%) and experienced farmers with medium flock sizes (17%). This study provides valuable insights into the small ruminant production systems in Northern Jordan, informing future strategies for enhancing productivity and sustainability in the region.
Energy performance of a nZEB urban commercial building under the influence of a tropical climate and climate change
Authors: Fraga Anderson Azevedo , Lugão Layra Ramos , Santos Juliana Silva Almeida , Alvarez Cristina Engel de
Published: September 2024

Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) consist of buildings whose design integrates measures for optimizing energy consumption and renewable energy production systems, sufficient to nearly nullify their energy demand. However, it is known that climate changes can significantly impact the existing energy infrastructure. Therefore, the aim of this article is to analyze the applicability of this concept for urban buildings in tropical cities. Scenarios were simulated using computational models to assess the energy performance of an nZEB commercial building in the city of Vitória (Brazil), under the influence of parameters from urban configuration and climate change projections for 2020, 2050, and 2080. As a result, an increase of 1.17 ºC was observed in the annual average temperature of the external air, and a reduction of 3.85% in photovoltaic energy generation capacity was noted due to the urban heat island effect. In future projections, an increase of up to 23.35% in total consumption and 4.61% in energy production was observed. Furthermore, the cooling system stands out as the main contributor to the building's energy consumption.
progressiva dissolução da definição de Arquitetura
Authors: Vázquez Ramos Fernando Guillermo
Published: September 2024

Este texto discute o significado do termo Arquitetura em perspectivas histórica, conceitual e disciplinar, centrando a questão no âmbito da Teoria da Arquitetura. Como de hábito, apresentam-se as ideias provenientes de Vitrúvio e de Alberti para depois marcar uma inflexão, no século XIX, quando muda o significado do termo em função da urbanização induzida pela Revolução Industrial. Esta brusca alteração de um curso apoiado em 400 anos de história foi o início de um rápido processo de desmantelamento, ou de multiplicação dos sentidos do termo, que passou sucessivamente pela pressão exercida pela indústria da construção, depois pelo impacto corporativo para ser, finalmente, afetada pela financeirização. O resultado expõe a dissolução do significado de Arquitetura, uma vez que seu significante – isto é, a impressão que nos deixa – aparece como irrelevante no mundo contemporâneo. Apoiado em uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, a análise se ampara no método crítico-reflexivo, dentro do entendimento que lhe poderia dar Donald Schön, no âmbito da pedagogia, assim como numa “leitura atenta”, como a proposta por Elaine Showalter, para enfrentar os deslizamentos acontecidos ao conceito na sua formação histórica, dentro da Teoria da Arquitetura
Introduction
Authors: Mabrouk Patricia Ann
Published: September 2024

Greetings and welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of Scholarship & Practice of Undergraduate Research (SPUR). While this issue does not have a specific theme, it features several contributions delving into various aspects of mentoring and presenting fresh approaches and tools aimed at enhancing the overall undergraduate research experience. A number of pieces also explore initiatives and activities that aim to provide equitable access and opportunities for minoritized students. As you peruse these articles, you’re likely to uncover new insights into how you can foster more meaningful research experiences.
Equity of access to educational satellite television programs for secondary school students
Authors: Mengstie Missaye
Published: September 2024

The education system in most countries has been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic and is struggling against the socio-economic and political impacts of the pandemic. To mitigate the educational impacts of the pandemic, the Ministry of Education Center for Educational Information & Communication Technology of Ethiopia has started transmission of some selected subjects to secondary school students through Television. This study aimed to analyze the distribution of the educational satellite television program for secondary school students in Ethiopia. Data were taken from the Poverty and Economic Growth in Ethiopia document and the annual educational statistics abstract of the Ministry of Education. The results indicated that educational satellite Television program broadcasting reaches a very small proportion of secondary school students who are from urban areas and economically privileged families. Most importantly, the educational satellite television programs have not been designed and implemented in line with the equity and equality principle of distributive justice in education. It is recommended that the Ethiopian Ministry of Education design a possible mechanism to access the educational satellite programs for all secondary school students in the country.
Keywords: Distributive justice; education; equity of access; satellite television.
“The Ashkenazi Founder Event” and Exhumation of Bones in Erfurt : Genetic Revisionism with Cowboy Methodology and The Resulting Discovery of an Oviraptor Origin for Non-Hebrew Jews
Authors: Pirot* Florent
Published: September 2024

The antisemitic background of a genetic study on exhumed bones in Erfurt can be demonstrated in a few steps through careful read of the paper. The study nevertheless also includes a few more interesting results on a Khazar origin of Ashkenazi Jews – very rarely dubbed “Hebrews” - relating them clearly to a dinosaur origin, in Oviraptorausia.
Trabajo en equipo en estudiantes de administración: La clave está en la actitud
Authors: Araya-Pizarro Sebastián , Varas-Madrid Carlos , Rojas-Escobar Luperfina
Published: September 2024

Introducción: En la actualidad, el trabajo en equipo es considerado un factor clave para el logro de los resultados organizacionales y, por tanto, reconocido como una competencia fundamental en la formación del alumnado universitario del ámbito de los negocios. Objetivo: Analizar la propensión y actitud hacia el trabajo en equipo en estudiantes de administración de una universidad chilena. Método: El estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental y tipo descriptivo-transversal, utilizó como técnica de recolección de datos la encuesta (n=215) cuyo cuestionario se basó en el trabajo de Mendo-Lázaro et al. (2017) para la medición de las actitudes hacia el trabajo en equipo (CACTE). Los datos recopilados fueron examinados mediante un análisis estadístico descriptivo, inferencial y multivariante (regresión logística binaria). Resultados: Se halló que el alumnado prefiere trabajar de modo colectivo; y que las actitudes académicas y socioafectivas inciden significativamente en su predilección. Por consiguiente, se concluye que para mejorar la intención de trabajar en equipo resulta esencial atender el componente actitudinal discente.
Estrategias didácticas en la asesoría de tesis para desarrollar competencias investigativas: perspectivas de docentes y estudiantes
Authors: Tapullima-Mori Calixto , Montalvo Apolin Danitza Elfi , Bobadilla Bautista Sergio Daniel
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La asesoría de tesis es un componente esencial en la formación académica. Durante este proceso los estudiantes se embarcan en la tarea de investigar y contribuir al conocimiento en su campo de estudio. Pero para que esto resulte, es necesario que cuenten con competencias específicas sobre la investigación y herramientas que contribuyan en su desarrollo. Objetivo: El objetivo fue analizar el uso de las estrategias didácticas de los docentes en el proceso de asesoría de tesis para desarrollar competencias investigativas en los estudiantes de últimos ciclos de educación superior. Método: Se siguió un diseño cualitativo fenomenológico exploratorio y se aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a tres docentes expertos en investigación y a tres estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología, pertenecientes a una universidad privada en la ciudad de Tarapoto-Perú, y que fueron seleccionados mediante un muestreo intencional por conveniencia. Resultados: Se comprendió que (a) las estrategias didácticas que se aplican en la enseñanza aprendizaje para el logro de los objetivos académicos son el trabajo colaborativo, el estudio de casos, el uso de recursos audiovisuales, el trabajo en equipo e incluyen, la asesoría y el rol docente; (b) se definen a las competencias investigativas como un conjunto de habilidades, capacidades y actitudes necesarias para realizar una investigación y proyectos de tesis; (c) además, es necesario saber formular problemas, hipotetizar, dominar Software estadísticos y argumentar los resultados eficientemente; y (d) es importante enfatizar la capacidad para el análisis de la coherencia metodológica y el uso de gestores bibliográficos. Discusión: Las  ..
Why Don’t Firms File Tax Returns on Time? Evidence from the Indian GST
Authors: Gupta Bhanu , Velayudhan Tejaswi , Dhawan Prince , Garg Ankur
Published: September 2024

We study the prevalence and reasons for non-filing and late-filing of electronically-filed Goods and services Tax (GST) returns in the Indian context. Despite being easily observable and punitive, we document that about 30 percent of returns are routinely filed late, and about 10 per cent of returns are never filed. Our findings suggest that non-compliance is coming from cases where tax officer intervention is required and that light-touch nudges delivered through automated calls can raise compliance. Encouraging filing increases tax revenue, as non-compliance is not limited to taxpayers with zero or low tax liability, contrary to common belief. The effectiveness of individual-level enforcement and incentives is limited by non-compliance among taxpayers’ supplier networks.
Taxer l’argent mobile en Afrique : risques et avantages
Authors: Hearson Martin , Mader Philip , Abounabhan Mary , Carreras Marco , Diouf Awa , Lees Adrienne , Niesten Hannelore , Santoro Fabrizio , Wales Christopher
Published: September 2024

L’argent mobile est une industrie en plein essor en Afrique et présente des avantages potentiels pour le développement économique et l’inclusion financière. Confrontés à de forts vents contraires sur le plan fiscal, un nombre croissant de pays africains ont introduit des taxes sur l’argent mobile et d’autres services financiers numériques (SFN), dont certaines ont suscité une forte résistance. Les critiques craignent que ces taxes ne freinent la croissance des services financiers numériques et n’exercent un impact disproportionné sur les ménages aux revenus les plus faibles. L’ICTD a étudié l’impact de différentes approches de la taxation des SFN en Afrique dans le cadre de son programme DIGITAX, qui s’est déroulé de 2020 à 2024. L’équipe de DIGITAX et un réseau de chercheurs indépendants ont mené des recherches au Cameroun, en Côte d’Ivoire, au Ghana, au Kenya, au Nigéria, en Tanzanie et en Ouganda, ainsi qu’une recherche documentaire avec une portée géographique plus large. La présente note synthétise les résultats de la recherche et l’analyse politique du programme.
Three Waves of Civilizational Analysis in Sociology
Authors: Braslavskiy Ruslan
Published: September 2024

The article provides a comprehensive analytical reconstruction of the formation and evolution of the civilizational approach in the context of the intellectual and institutional history of sociology. Three waves of civilizational analysis are highlighted, coinciding with three stages of sociology’s disciplinary development: pre-disciplinary, disciplinary and post-disciplinary. The first wave includes the development of the unitary-linear concept of civilization in the middle of the 18th century, its reception in early sociology, and its total marginalization in the late 19th century with sociology’s entry into the classical period. The second wave began in the first two decades of the 20th century, marked by the development of pluralistic theory and comparative history of civilizations in the works of M. Weber and E. Durkheim with M. Moss. It continues in the interwar period, when — with the general decline of sociology’s interest in macro-historical topics — N. Elias and P.A. Sorokin created their theories of civilizational dynamics, and culminates in the critical reception of the meta-historical theories of local civilizations during the two and a half decades following the war. The third wave, which continues to the present day, was driven by the civilizational turn in the mid 1970’s, initiated by B. Nelson and S.N. Eisenstadt. It combines the tendency for civilizational analysis to embed itself in the sociological tradition with the intention to renew and consolidate its research program, represented by four main models: processual, configurational, interactive, and relational. J. Arnason carried out the most ambitious project of theoretical integration in the field of civilizational analysis on the basis of the concept of mutual constitution of culture and power. The internal division of the pluralist approach into meta-historical and sociological directions is just as important as its opposition to the unitary approach. The first formulations of both versions of the pluralist approach were made independently of each other during the decade-long period between 1869 and 1879 in Russia by N.Y. Danilevsky and N.I. Khlebnikov.
Job Satisfaction of the Teaching Staff in Russian Universities: From a Retrospective Analysis of Approaches to Modern Conceptualizaton
Authors: Rogozin Dmitry , Solodovnikova Olga
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the reception and rethinking of the concept of job satisfaction developed by Soviet sociologists in the late 1960’s. It criticizes the currently accepted approach, which puts forward wages as the main factor of job satisfaction (N.V. Rudakov, 2021; O. Rotar, B.E. Sarmiento, 2022). Other approaches that consider a broader set of satisfaction factors remain significantly dependent on the dominant financial-pragmatic framework (E.B. Mikhalkina, et. al, 2020; G.Z. Efimova, A.S. Latyshev, 2023).
Based on a retrospective analysis, the authors propose an updated concept of job satisfaction. It is tested on the data of a long-term monitoring study of the teaching staff of Russian universities, conducted by the Presidential Academy. The data from the sixth wave of this monitoring (the survey was conducted online by the authors of the article from April 18 up to and including June 10, 2023, 16,581 complete questionnaires were collected) are analyzed. A higher education teacher’s total family income and teacher’s wage are considered as significant factors in overall job satisfaction, but the most important conceptual attributes of satisfaction are the creative capacity and the content of a job. The first attribute is determined by a set of operational definitions that reflect perceptions of the world and confidence in one’s own professional position. The second is determined by the perceptions of the educational system and whether a person is seeking freedom of creativity.
Intermarriages: Factors, Characteristics and their Impact on Family and Society (Foreign Research Review)
Authors: Peshkova Vera
Published: September 2024

Intermarriage is one of the striking examples of extreme diversity as a key characteristic of the modern world. The most common and the most actively studied form of intermarriage are interracial, interethnic and interfaith marriages, as evidenced by the situations in different countries, primarily those that are actively accepting migrants. Studying intermarriages requires a complex approach that primarily includes an understanding of their place and role in migration, socio-economic, demographic and socio-cultural processes both in each country individually and globally. Based on this premise the author focuses on foreign studies of intermarriages in countries that actively accept migrants, such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Western European countries. The narrative logic consists of systematizing the recurring themes and problems of this social phenomenon which are united by the goal of identifying and describing the features of intermarriages, often from the perspective of comparison with monogamous marriages.
The review is divided into two parts. The first one briefly examines the conceptual basis of intermarriage studies which consists of theories united by the concept of exchange: the theory of social exchange, the theory of the marriage market and the transaction model — in sociology; theory of interdependence, investment model and theory of resource exchange — in social psychology. The second part focuses on three topics that most vividly reveal the features of any type of intermarriage. Firstly, the external factors determining physical and socio-cultural accessibility that create either opportunities or restrictions for mixed marriages are considered. Among the individual factors are age, gender, education, and socioeconomic status, religious, ethnic or racial affiliation which are considered both as personal qualities of participants in the marriage market and as exchanged resources. The review is concluded by analyzing how intermarriage influences the partners in marriage, as well as the communities to which the partners belong, and society as a whole. From the partners’ perspective the psychological and socio-psychological qualities that determine the stability of intra-family relations of mixed unions, conflicts and their resolution are considered. The long-term influence is determined through the place and role of children born in mixed marriages, as well as through the place and role of intermarriages in the mutual social integration of different groups in general.
Faculty of Sociology Science Session at the St Petersburg State University as part of the VIII St Petersburg International Labor Forum (February 20–22, 2024). Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of St Petersburg State University
Authors: Tarando Elena , Karapetyan Ruben , Malinina Tatiana
Published: September 2024

The article provides an analytical overview of the main thematic reports and discussions of the Faculty of Sociology scientific session at St. Petersburg State University held during the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Human Capital: Education, Labor, Employment in Modern Society”, which was part of the VIII St. Petersburg International Labor Forum (February 20–22, 2024), dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the founding of St. Petersburg State University. The article presents three main reports given during that session, which presented the directions of labor research at the Faculty of Sociology of St. Petersburg State University. As part of these reports, the problems of developing creative competencies in students, in particular analytical competencies, problems of informal employment, particularly in relation to the self-employed, as well as issues associated with research into the labor sector of China were raised.
Discovering antiquity in the second half of the 18th c. – from tradition to reception
Authors: Gralińska-Toborek Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Classicism, beginning in the second half of the 18th c., is by no means an obvious revival of antiquity. Still up to the 18th c., its legacy was regarded as an undeniable tradition that did not actually need to be explained in detail. However, with an increasingly conscious reflection on antiquity, there was also a growing conviction that it was a model – but an unsurpassed one. This shifted this tradition into the past. At the same time, from the mid-18th c. onwards, the desire for direct contact with ancient monuments, no longer only in Rome, but also in Greece and in the newly discovered Pompeii, caused the vision of antiquity to become more complicated. Connoisseurs, collectors, artists have become the very ones who introduce anxiety and challenge the existing image of Greco-Roman antiquity. Instead of the certainty of immersion in a tradition that is still relevant, a process of reception of antiquity as distant, pagan, baffling has begun.
Gratitudo: A justice-related virtue of antique origin
Authors: Saar-Kozłowska Alicja
Published: September 2024

The article is dedicated to presenting the ancient Greek and Roman, as well as Christian sources regarding the virtue of Gratitude, to be observed in modern times among monuments of various categories – in painting and sculpture, commemorative decoration projects, as well as philosophical, theological, and literary texts discussing the desired characteristics of a righteous, fair, good man, and inscriptions reflecting sets of exceptionally positive virtues which described a given figure, especially rulers.

Gratitude is inseparably connected with charity. It is manifested by feeling, repayment, and virtue. The idea of Gratitude has often been manifested by a stork, known for its extraordinary care towards parents already since antiquity. A proposition for representing the virtue of Gratitude was offered by Cesare Ripa in Iconologia (1593, illustrated edition 1603), commonly used by artists. It is personified by a woman holding a stork and a twig of lupine. However, the origins of its painting imagery with regard to Italian art prove to go beyond the publication of Iconologia. Stork as a symbol of Gratitude appeared already in Andrea Alciato’s Emblematum liber (1531) in the Gratiam referendam emblem (An obligation must be repaid). Its message was widely discussed in Pierio Valeriano’s Hieroglyphica (1556).

The stork motif, on the basis of observing the animal’s habits and symbolism traditions reaching antiquity, became associated with man’s best qualities regard- ing their relations with others – helping other people and cooperating with them. What constituted the basis of such special status of Gratitudo virtue were ancient sources of knowledge about storks’ habits, reaching Sophocles’ tragedy Electra, Aristophanes’ comedy The Birds, Aristotle’s Historia animalium, Artemidorus’ Oneirokritika, Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, and Claudius Aelianus’ De natura animalium. A significant role in strengthening the beliefs about a stork and its habits was also played by Physiologus and Horapollo’s Hieroglyphica.

In antiquity, the topic of Gratitude was examined by Aristotle, Cicero, and Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger. Among Christian authors, it was particularly discussed by St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas.
By analysing examples of both verbal and pictorial representations of the virtue of Gratitude, including various thinkers’ reflections on that topic, we find it closely related to justice, meaning a noble attitude towards helping others without expecting any prize, as well as remembrance about the received blessings.
PROTAGONISMO E PIONEIRISMO NA CONSTITUIÇÃO DO HEROÍSMO FEMININO SURDO
Authors: Monteiro Rangel Gisele Maciel
Published: September 2024

Com o objetivo de apresentar a constituição do heroísmo feminino surdo por meio da identificação de nomes de mulheres surdas consideradas pioneiras em suas áreas de atuação, a presente pesquisa busca valorizar as histórias da  comunidade surda, reconhecer o protagonismo feminino em diferentes espaços sociais e políticos, e ampliar a lista de heroínas surdas. Para isso, o presente trabalho inscreve-se, teoricamente, na articulação entre o campo dos Estudos Culturais e Estudos Surdos. A produção dos dados deu-se por meio da metodologia de pesquisa em mídias sociais, com uma postagem na rede social Instagram, na qual a autora recebeu 184 comentários que mencionavam 34 nomes de mulheres surdas consideradas heroínas. Essas mulheres são referenciadas pelo pioneirismo em suas áreas de atuação e pela representatividade na comunidade surda. Considerando as interações na referida rede, é possível concluir que a presença e o protagonismo das mulheres surdas rompem com estereótipos e contribuem para o empoderamento das jovens surdas, marcando um deslocamento epistemológico nas últimas décadas. Assim, o pioneirismo e protagonismo feminino constituem elementos essenciais na constituição do heroísmo feminino surdo e abrem caminho para outros modos de ser surdo na contemporaneidade.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA ENTRE OS PAÍSES SULAMERICANOS: ATENDIMENTO ÀS CIDADÃS SURDAS
Authors: Krause Keli
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho faz parte da investigação da tese de doutorado, propondo uma análise comparativa entre os países sul-americanos (Brasil, Argentina, Paraguai, Uruguai e Venezuela), sob o viés da política cultural da comunidade surda. Teve como objetivo analisar o atendimento às mulheres surdas no âmbito da saúde e na esfera policial. Nesse trabalho, foram utilizados os pensamentos do filósofo e sociólogo alemão Axel Honneth (teoria de reconhecimento), e da filósofa norte-americana Nancy Fraser para discussão sobre reivindicação política e social como prática da organização cultural o que inclui também a questão da comunidade surda, especialmente o movimento das mulheres surdas nas esferas de ações  institucionalizadas. Foram utilizados quatro métodos: o comparativo, da análise cultural, do grupo focal e análise documental e bibliográfica (física e digital), de fontes de trabalhos em diversas áreas. Como resultado percebemos que, embora a pesquisa tenha abrangido diferentes países, as conquistas de direitos das mulheres surdas nas políticas públicas de saúde e de segurança pública, apresentam semelhanças e diferenças na comparação entre os países.
Social innovation and disaster risk reduction in Japan: challenges and opportunities
Authors: Kawane Tomo , Ozaki Yasutaka , Suresh Divya , Zhang Yinzia , Mazumder Sreelekha , Shaw Rajib
Published: September 2024

In Japan, enhancing resilience towards disaster risk reduction (DRR) has primarily been interpreted as preparing the target population for risks within the built environment to mitigate the impact of the disasters. This approach has prioritized infrastructural safety as the prime focus of disaster management, reflecting societal needs of Japan to secure the evacuation of those affected and their accommodation in safe shelters. The longevity of the population, coupled with the issue of a declining birth rate, has made Japan increasingly vulnerable. Hazardous impacts of climate change demand social innovation in the framework of DRR and the Sustainable Development Goals in consideration of climate change adaptation. This study reviews the role of social innovation in DRR to place Japan’s case in a global context for a sustainable, resilient society. The Japanese research works on social innovation that have not been fully introduced so far are examined extensively. It critically evaluates the impact of stakeholder engagement in DRR through active grassroots engagements in Japanese society. Three case examples were examined through semi-structured in-depth interviews to assess the impact of social innovation in engaging stakeholders in civil society towards DRR by elaborating on their means and focusing on organizational, social, and individual spheres of resilience. The study finds that social innovation can be impactful in mitigating risks and enhancing resilience for DRR with a regional focus. This study contributes to the field of disaster science by highlighting the role of stakeholders in creating and ensuring a participatory and sustainable ecosystem for enhanced resilience. The existing framework of social innovation and DRR in society underscores the necessity of human interactions for effective stakeholder involvement. The conceptual framework of the study indicates that engagement of stakeholders in social innovation leads to systemic change and institutionalization of society while harnessing the principle of social inclusion.
How should Bank Syariah Indonesia respond to cyber-attacks? Churn, sentiments, and emotions analysis with machine learning
Authors: Timur Yan Putra , Ridlwan Ahmad Ajib , Fikriyah Khusnul , Susilowati Fitriah Dwi , Canggih Clarashinta , Nurafini Fira
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThis study aims to identify the most popular topics and words in Twitter conversations regarding cyber-attacks on Bank Syariah Indonesia that occurred in May 2023. It also seeks to analyze the sentiments, emotions, and potential customer churn of netizens following cyber-attacks.ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to investigate the public's response to cyber-attacks on Bank Syariah Indonesia, focusing on identifying key topics, analyzing sentiments and emotions, and estimating potential customer churn.MethodThis study uses a qualitative method with a sentiment analysis approach utilizing Orange Data Mining software. The data comprises tweets collected from May 10, 2023, to May 24, 2023, using keywords such as “BSI” and “Bank Syariah Indonesia,” resulting in 30,014 tweets. Sentiment and emotion analyses were conducted to categorize tweets and identify the prevalent sentiments and emotions.ResultsThe analysis reveals that the words “BSI,” “Data,” and “Lockbit” are most frequently mentioned, indicating the relevance of the cyber-attackers who targeted Bank Syariah Indonesia. The sentiment analysis showed that 56% of the tweets were neutral and dominated by emotions of joy. The study also identifies a short-term potential churn rate of 1.60% for Bank Syariah Indonesia's total customer base, indicating the risk of customers switching to other banks.ImplicationsThe results highlight the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and quick response strategies for maintaining customer trust and satisfaction. Financial institutions, particularly banks, must prioritize information and technology security to prevent customer churn and ensure the continuity of their services.Originality/NoveltyThis study provides insights into public reactions to cyber-attacks on Islamic banks, emphasizing the role of sentiment and emotion analysis in understanding customer behavior. This offers practical implications for improving risk management and customer retention strategies in the banking sector.
The role of Islamic banks in developing a sharia-based economy in the digital era in Indonesia
Authors: Irawan Heri
Published: September 2024

IntroductionThe financial industry, including Islamic banks, has been significantly affected by the digital era in Indonesia. Islamic banks operate based on Islamic Sharia principles, offering banking services that comply with Islamic law such as the prohibition of usury (interest) and other Sharia principles. They provide various types of financing, including mudharabah and musyarakah, as well as financial products, such as savings accounts, current accounts, and deposits.ObjectivesThis study examines the role of Islamic banks in developing a sharia-based economy in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital era. MethodThis study uses a literature review to investigate the role of Islamic banks in the development of a sharia-based economy. This research involves searching, processing, and analyzing data from various relevant and reliable literature sources. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns and key themes based on previous research findings.ResultsIslamic banks play a crucial role in sharia-based economic development and contribute significantly to Indonesia's economic growth. They enhance the investment sector through third-party funds (DPK) and increase financing through the distribution of funds to the public (PYD). Shariah principles, such as murabahah, mudharabah, and musyarakah, form the basis of financing offered by Islamic banks. Key opportunities include increased accessibility, product innovation and operational efficiency. However, challenges such as Shariah compliance, customer awareness, and cybersecurity were also analyzed. ImplicationsThe results suggest that Islamic banks can design strategies to optimize the benefits of the digital era while addressing its challenges. The findings emphasize the importance of adapting to digital advancements to maintain competitiveness and relevance in the financial industry.Originality/NoveltyThis study provides insights into the integration of Islamic principles with modern banking practices in the digital era. This highlights the dynamic role of Islamic banks in promoting economic growth while adhering to Sharia principles.
Women at the Crossroads: The Intersectional Dynamics of Women’s Movements in Assam
Authors: Brahma Bhanuprabha , Hassan Mofidul
Published: September 2024

The paper explores the mobilisation, interdependence, and organisation of the women's movement in Assam, locating it from the landmark events of the Assam Movement through a feminist lens. Instead of positioning women as passive recipients in Assam’s conflict-ridden areas, it captures the feminist recovery in the state’s men-led political movement. The study points out that while male leadership in Assam’s movements often relied on women’s involvement, women’s specific demands were frequently overlooked, and their voices were marginalised. In response, women have sought to reclaim their agency and narrate an alternative history. However, the social basis of the women’s movement is neither class nor ethnic minority but based on shared social circumstances. Therefore, studying the women’s movement in Assam, this paper considered an essential concern of feminism: dissimilarities and contrasting factors among women, depicting that gender alone does not marginalise. With a focus on this research gap, this study underscores the importance of an intersectional approach to understanding the fractured solidarity within Assam’s women’s movement, addressing a significant gap in feminist writing.
Feminisation of Extremism as a Socio-Psychological Phenomenon
Authors: Bolysbayeva Ainura , Abikenov Zharkynbek , Bolysbayeva Aigerim , Taskymbayeva Raya , Sarsenova Assem
Published: September 2024

Today, religious extremism, transforming and evolving, has appeared before the world community in a new form of feminist extremism. Since the radicalisation of women affects all levels of society, from everyday life to political institutions, this problem is the most pressing at present. Therefore,  this study aims to make a socio-psychological portrait of a female terrorist. The article analysed video and print interviews of six women who were convicted under the article "Terrorism". In order to fully consider this problem, media materials devoted to these women were studied. The study explored the history of feminisation of extremism, its impact on society, and methods of prevention, as well as constructed a sociological portrait of a woman influenced by extremism and indicated her motives for radicalisation. The obtained data can be used to create programmes to counter extremism and terrorism, gathering information for public lectures.
Trans-eQTLs Can Be Used to Identify Tissue-Specific Gene Regulatory Networks
Authors: Nikpay Majid
Published: September 2024

Previous high throughput screening studies indicated trans-eQTLs tend to be tissue specific. In this study, I probed if this feature can be used to identify tissue-specific gene regulatory networks. eQTL data (P<5e-8) for 16,259 genes were identified and their summary association statistics were obtained from the eQTLGen database. Next, eQTLs that display both cis and trans regulatory effects were selected and the association between their corresponding genes were examined by Mendelian randomization. 253 genes that exerted trans-regulatory impacts on 1,439 genes were identified. Majority of the identified gene-pairs aggregated into a gene regulatory network significantly enriched in hemo-immune processes. The robustness of finding was confirmed through simulation. Genes with higher gene expression heritabilities displayed broader regulatory impact in the network. The network displayed the scale-free topology, this provided the reason to examine the association of the network’s hub genes with the phenome. The outcome of analyses revealed GSDMB and ORMDL3 impact several disorders of immune origin and higher expression of HHEX is associated with lower triglycerides and risk of type 2 diabetes. This study reports trans-eQTLs can be used to identify tissue-specific gene regulatory networks and describes a workflow to achieve this purpose. The identified network displayed scale-free topology indicating the hub genes of a tissue-specific network could be targeted to prevent disease outcomes.
Sexual and Metabolic Differences in the Evolution of the Hippocampal Brain Tissue. Relationship with the Glucidic Metabolism-Alzheimer’s Disease Binomial
Authors: Martínez-Martos. Jose Manuel , Cantón-Habas Vanesa , Rich-Ruiz Manuel , Reyes-Medina María José , Ramírez-Expósito María Jesús , Carrera-González María del Pilar
Published: September 2024

Sex differences in brain metabolism and their relationship to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are an important emerging topic in neuroscience. Intrinsic anatomic and metabolic differences related to male and female physiology have been described, underscoring the importance of considering biological sex in studying brain metabolism and associated pathologies. The hippocampus is a key structure exhibiting sex differences in volume and connectivity. Adult neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus, dendritic spine density, and electrophysiological plasticity contribute to the hippocampus' remarkable plasticity. Glucose transporters GLUT3 and GLUT4 are expressed in human hippocampal neurons, with proper glucose metabolism being crucial for learning and memory. Sex hormones play a major role, with the aromatase enzyme that generates oestradiol increasing in neurons and astrocytes as an endogenous neuroprotective mechanism. Inhibition of aromatase increases gliosis and neurodegeneration after brain injury. Genetic variants of aromatase may confer higher Alzheimer's risk. Oestrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women prevents hippocampal hypometabolism and preserves memory. Insulin is also a key regulator of hippocampal glucose metabolism and cognitive processes. Dysregulation of the insulin-sensitive glucose transporter GLUT4 may explain the comorbidity between type II diabetes and Alzheimer's. GLUT4 colocalizes with the insulin-regulated aminopeptidase IRAP in neuronal vesicles, suggesting an activity-dependent glucose uptake mechanism. Sex differences in brain metabolism are an important factor in understanding neurodegenerative diseases and future research must elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic implications of these differences.