bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In situ simulation educational intervention in emergency care nursing: from identifying learning needs to developing clinical and transferable skills
Authors: Batista Viviane Faria , de Goes Fernanda dos Santos Nogueira , Reisdorfer Emilene , de Camargo Rosangela Andrade Aukar , Toneti Bruna Francielle
Published: August 2024

Introduction:

The nursing team is crucial in emergency care (EC) settings, serving as patients’ first point of contact. However, gaps in their training have been hindering the effectiveness of care and patient survival. In situ simulation (ISS) has been recognized as a valuable tool in EC education, uncovering hidden risks in clinical care areas. This study aimed to analyse how an ISS educational intervention in the EC department impacted participants’ clinical and transferable skills.

Methods:

To assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention on the 37 EC nursing professionals, a 12-month study quasi-experimental study was conducted. The study consisted of a survey to identify participants’ learning needs and four workshops tailored to meet the team’s specific needs, culminating in an ISS session. Knowledge levels were evaluated using pre- and post-tests administered before (T0) and after (T1) the workshops, along with a formative assessment with an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) holistic marking guide to measure the clinical and transferable skills acquired during the ISS.

Results:

The primary participant’s learning needs centred around cardiopulmonary arrest caused by acute myocardial infarction, including interpreting electrocardiogram and teamwork. These topics were used to develop the workshop and the simulation scenario. A significant difference (p < 0.001) was observed in the levels of learning between T0 and T1, indicating a marked improvement in the participants’ performance. The nursing professionals displayed proficient clinical and transferable skills during the ISS, successfully completing over 80% of the OSCE items.

Discussion:

These findings suggested that a customized educational intervention incorporating participatory learning and ISS effectively enhances clinical and transferable skills among nursing professionals. The positive outcomes observed in post-tests and OSCE holistic assessment highlighted the effectiveness of this intervention for the EC nursing team. The results of this study demonstrate that active participation in workshops facilitates knowledge acquisition. Furthermore, the OSCE results illustrate the practical application of clinical and transferable skills during the ISS.
Los golpes simbólicos de la transmisión: recuento del I Congreso Paraguayo de Sociología”
Authors: Rojas Sergio , Céspedes Roberto
Published: August 2024

Organizado por la Asociación Paraguaya de Sociología, el Primer Congreso Paraguayode Sociología ha inaugurado un espacio de posibilidades donde numerosossociólogos y sociólogas, así como profesionales de todas las cienciassociales, han podido estrechar lazos de conocimiento y de interreconocimiento,hecho que constituye, afirmamos, uno de los resortes fundamentales delas conquistas alcanzadas por la sociología.
Digitalización, ¿una nueva condición social?
Authors: Ricardi Esquivel Raúl Sotero
Published: August 2024

Se trata de una reflexión sobre la digitalización de la vida cotidiana, traducido en el uso generalizado de artefactos digitales conectados a internet que se volvió una práctica global, porque se constituyó en el tipo dominante de interacción, en un mundo digitalizado. Se trata un fenómeno técnico-social que afecta directamente a la esfera cognitiva y en consecuencia en el acceso a informaciones útiles en el campo laboral, educativo, político y lúdico.El uso de tecnología digital implica riesgos en el sentido que puede producir la sensación de poder sustituir a la capacidad de pensar y de decidir de los usuarios, porque la misma posee cierta autonomía y capacidad operativaal estar basado en la inteligencia artificial y ofrece asistencia robótica de diferentes tipos.
Trayectorias de Trabajo Social y Sociología convergentes en la FACSO-UNA
Authors: Vera Ada , Céspedes Roberto
Published: August 2024

Al crearse la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales en la Universidad Nacional de Asunción (FACSO-UNA) convergen las trayectorias institucional-académica de las carreras de Trabajo Social y Sociología de la UNA en 2018. En el primer caso, el itinerario institucional estudiado parte de 1989, con la caída de la dictadura mientras que, en el segundo incluye a un período anterior y no se limita a la UNA. En Trabajo Social se cuenta con los hitos institucionales y de curriculum; de carrera en un Instituto -parte de una Facultad- pasa a carrera en otra Facultad para luego ser Instituto (ITS) autónomo y finalmente culminar en la FACSO. En Sociología, el lapso histórico se extiende hacia atrás para, finalmente, de carrera en la Escuela de Sociología y Ciencia Política de la Facultad de Derecho pasar a la FACSO. Se analizan cuatro campos en cuatro períodos.
Article: The US CHIPS Act and Its Impacts on the WTO and China
Authors: Horng Der-Chin
Published: August 2024

In 2022 the US enacted the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act, providing USD 52.7 billion in subsidies to enhance the chip manufacturing capacity of the US semiconductor industry, attract American businesses back and encourage foreign investments. The CHIPS Act utilizes subsidies as a countermeasure against foreign subsidies in order to secure US leadership of the global semiconductor industry and advanced technology. This represents a significant policy change for the US semiconductor industry. The Act includes a guardrail clause aimed at restricting the investment in or export of advanced chips to China and this may potentially result in the fragmentation of the global chip value chain and in heightened geopolitical tensions. This paper discusses the objectives, subsidies, guardrail clause and clawback mechanism in the CHIPS Act, and their legality under the WTO. It also explores the impact of the CHIPS Act on the WTO and China. The US CHIPS Act is a politically sensitive issue of economic importance and legal complexity in the US-China relationship. It will also reshape the geopolitics of the global chip value chain. Subsidy poses a challenge for the WTO, and a more effective discipline on both subsidies and export restrictions should be an urgent need in a future WTO reform agenda.
Article: Trade-Gender Alignment of International Trade Agreements: Insufficiencies and Improvements
Authors: Chi Manjiao
Published: August 2024

There is a growing call for gender equality in international trade. Enhancing trade-gender alignment of international trade agreements (ITAs) is a major way to make ITAs genderresponsive. In recent years, an increasing number of gender provisions have been incorporated in ITAs, which can be roughly categorized in four major types from normative perspective: declaratory, aspirational, obligatory, and exceptive. While these provisions help draw attention to gender issues associated with international trade and investment, their normativity, enforceability and effectiveness remain at an insufficient level in general. Given the sensitivity and complexity of gender issues in many states, it seems unrealistic and undesirable to transform ITAs into a major discourse for states to address gender concerns, but it still makes sense to enhance trade-gender alignment of ITAs. This impliedly calls for incorporating larger number and more types of gender provisions in ITAs, enhancing their normativity and enforceability through suitable means, and harmonizing national gender laws and ITA gender provisions to create synergies for pursuing gender equality.
IMPACTO DAS DIFERENTES DIETAS NA SÍNDROME DO INTESTINO IRRITÁVEL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Silva Carla Cailane Cenci , Nascimento Weylla Silva do , Santos Emily Sales dos , Amaral Sharmiany Gomes do , Ferreira Camila Sousa , Ribeiro Júlia Caroline dos Santos , Gomes Queila , Santos Brian França dos
Published: August 2024

A condição conhecida como Síndrome do Intestino Irritável (SII) tem como principais características o desconforto abdominal e a modificação nos padrões intestinais, assim, sendo fortemente influenciada pela dieta. A orientação dietética revelou ser um fator significativo no manejo terapêutico da SII em razão de estudos os quais demonstraram que alimentos compostos de lactose, frutose, trigo, adoçantes ou alimentos produtores de gás, conhecidos como FODMAPs, tendem a piorar os sintomas comuns em pacientes com SII. Esta pesquisa trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, que utilizou as bases de dados MEDLINE, BVS e EMBASE para realizar a pesquisa no período entre agosto e novembro de 2023. Discutiu-se o interesse no tratamento não farmacológico da SII, baseado nas dietas zero glúten e com baixo teor de FODMAPs. Neste contexto, a dieta sem glúten possui implicação na redução da gravidade e intensidade dos sintomas. Ademais, a dieta com baixo teor de FODMAPs restringe a ingestão de vários carboidratos fermentados, o que tem ocasionado a diminuição dos sintomas da SII.
ANÁLISE DA FADIGA EM MATERIAIS METÁLICOS COM ÊNFASE NA MECÂNICA DOS SÓLIDOS
Authors: Oliveira Eduarda da Costa , Silva Rian Ferreira da , Silva Matheus Pereira da , Brito Antonio Thiago Pereira , Gomes Bernardo Rurik Aparecido
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho propõe uma revisão abrangente sobre o estudo da fadiga em materiais metálicos, com foco na mecânica dos sólidos. O objeto de estudo aborda os mecanismos de fadiga, os métodos de análise, as propriedades mecânicas e as inovações tecnológicas relacionadas a esse fenômeno. O objetivo é investigar e sintetizar os avanços recentes na compreensão da fadiga em materiais metálicos e destacar as principais contribuições da mecânica dos sólidos nesse campo. A metodologia adotada inclui uma revisão sistemática da literatura, com base em fontes como livros, artigos científicos e eventos acadêmicos, utilizando critérios de seleção para identificar estudos relevantes. Os resultados e conclusões destacam a complexidade dos mecanismos de fadiga, influenciados pela microestrutura dos materiais e por fatores operacionais. A análise dos métodos de ensaio de fadiga e das propriedades mecânicas dos materiais revela a importância da caracterização detalhada para prever o comportamento em fadiga. Além disso, são discutidas as implicações práticas das inovações tecnológicas, como novos tratamentos térmicos e o desenvolvimento de ligas metálicas avançadas. As lacunas identificadas na literatura apontam para oportunidades de pesquisa futura, incluindo a integração de técnicas avançadas de modelagem computacional e a investigação de materiais mais resistentes à fadiga. Em suma, esta revisão contribui para o avanço do conhecimento na área da fadiga em materiais metálicos, oferecendo uma base sólida para futuras pesquisas e aplicações práticas.
Alternative drug delivery systems for pregnancy related disorders: A focused review
Authors: Kumar Kammala Ananth , Lintao Ryan C. V. , Menon Ramkumar
Published: August 2024

Objectives: The objective of this review was to summarize currently developed advanced drug delivery systems that can be used for pregnancy related disorders along with their advantages and clinical relevance. Methods: This process used a defined search strategy of indexed publications from databases like Google scholar, PubMed, Embase, Medline, Scopus and UTMB library from 2000 to 2020   and included methods to assess the quality of the evidence retrieved. Results: Pregnancy is the unique physiological condition where some of the drugs will be lifesaving to mother, but they can be toxic to fetal tissue. It is mandatory to research on the novel drug delivery systems. Although there was a substantial quantity of research has been carried out on the maternal -placental-fetal drug uptake, transfer, and toxicity, therapeutic evaluations of advanced drug delivery systems in pregnancy remain in their infancy. Conclusions: In this review, we highlighted the physiological considerations of the placenta and summarized recent research work in advanced drug delivery systems used in pregnancy as well as their potential applications in clinical reality.
A comparison of antibiotic resistance in bacteria isolated from swine herds in which antibiotics were used or excluded
Authors: Mathew Alan , Beckmann Melissa , Saxton Arnold
Published: August 2024

Objective: To determine the effects on antibiotic resistance patterns of selected bacteria when antibiotics are used or excluded in swine. Methods: Four herds which had been subjected to antibiotic use (AU) and three herds that had not been subjected to antibiotics (AF) were selected. From each herd, six pigs from each of four weight groups (4.5, 23, 45, and 109 kg) and five sows were randomly selected for collection of fecal samples. Non-hemolytic Escherichia coli and potential foodborne pathogens, including Salmonella spp. and E coli O157:H7, were isolated from fecal samples and tested for susceptibility to ampicillin, ceftiofur, gentamicin, oxytetracycline, and sulfamethazine, using a standardized minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) analysis. Results: Susceptibility patterns were different between herd types for E coli, and to a lesser extent for salmonellae. In general, Ecoli isolates from AF herds demonstrated lower MICs for ampicillin, gentamicin, oxytetracycline, and sulfamethazine. The number of resistant isolates was greater from AU herds compared to AF herds. Herd type differences were more evident for isolates from younger pigs for ampicillin, gentamicin, ceftiofur, and sulfamethazine, whereas differences were more pronounced in older pigs and sows for oxytetracycline. For salmonella, MICs for oxytetracycline and ceftiofur were greater for AU herds compared to AF herds. Implications: Exclusion of antibiotics in swine production decreases, but does not eliminate, antibiotic resistance in E coli. Antibiotic use in swine appears to have a greater effect on resistance patterns of Ecoli than of salmonellae.
Analysis of Lightning and BioClean tests for assessment of sanitation levels in pork production facilities
Authors: Kelly Jason , Amass Sandra , Ragland Darryl , Spicer Pat , Alvarez Roberta
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To determine the test sensitivity and specificity of Lightning (BioControl Systems, Inc, Bellevue, Washington) and BioClean (BioVet, St Anthony, Minnesota) testing systems in determining whether various surfaces in pork production facilities have met the standards for disinfection; and to identify factors in pork production units which may interfere with the test sensitivity and specificity of Lightning or BioClean test results. Methods: Swab samples were collected from feeders, flooring, and walls in a wean-finish room and a nursery room of a 1600-sow, farrow-to-finish commercial operation. In both facilities, three adjacent swab samples of a 6.16 cm2 (0.955 in2) area were collected at each sampling site and analyzed using Lightning, BioClean, and cultural examination for bacteria. The test sensitivity and specificity of Lightning and BioClean tests were calculated for each surface using cultural examination as the "gold standard" for classifying a sample as clean or contaminated. Factors such as feed, manure, and disinfectant residues were tested to determine if they interfered with the test sensitivity and specificity of Lightning or BioClean tests. Results: Lightning tests were generally highly sensitive but had low specificity. BioClean tests were generally highly specific but had low sensitivity. Implications: Lightning and BioClean testing systems are not recommended for use in evaluating sanitation levels on swine farms without prior, independent, on-farm validation. Caution should be exercised when transferring technologies from other industries to pork production.
On-farm pork food safety: Attitudes and beliefs of swine practitioners
Authors: Michalak Michelle , Bahnson Peter , Miller Gay
Published: August 2024

Objective: To assess US swine veterinarians’ knowledge of and attitudes toward on-farm food-safety verification and auditing, veterinary training methods, and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach. Method: Attendees at the 1999 American Association of Swine Practitioners (AASP) annual meeting were asked to complete a written survey. Results: Swine practitioners from 23 states, who had offices or practices in the USA, provided 243 usable surveys. Respondents found private practitioners or herd veterinarians most acceptable as auditors of on-farm food-safety practices. Most methods of certification for the auditor were acceptable. The AASP was the preferred group to evaluate and certify veterinarians as auditors. Respondents believed that the HACCP approach to food safety was effective for residue avoidance, but were mixed in their opinion about its effectiveness in preventing microbial contamination. Implications: Veterinarians are interested in expanding the on-farm services they provide in food safety, and are willing to take further training to provide on-farm auditing and verification. Veterinarians would prefer AASP to take leadership in on-farm food-safety evaluation and certification of veterinarians.
The impact of endemic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and other pathogens on reproductive performance in swine
Authors: Regula Gertraud , Scherba Gail , Mateus-Pinilla Nohra , Lichtensteiger Carol , Miller Gay , Weigel Ronald
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of endemic infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), swine influenza virus (SIV), transmissible gastroenteritis virus-porcine respiratory coronavirus (TGEV-PRCV), pseudorabies virus (PRV), Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) on the reproductive performance of sows. Methods: Seventeen groups of 30 to 60 sows and gilts in seven herds were monitored over a 2-year period by serological testing for the pathogens listed above. Litter size, number of stillborn (including mummies), average weaning weight, preweaning deaths, and interfarrowing interval were recorded for the sows that were tested. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the association of the measures of reproductive performance with serological test results. Results: Infection with PRRSV was consistently associated with poorer reproductive performance. Sows that had antibodies to PRRSV had, on average, 0.1 to 0.9 more stillborn piglets per litter than did seronegative animals. The average interfarrowing interval was 3 to 10 days longer for PRRSV-seropositive sows. A consistent correlation between reproductive performance and serological results could not be found for SIV, TGEV-PRCV, PRV, M hyopneu-moniae, or APP. Implications: Even in herds where no clinical signs of the disease are present, reproductive performance may be substantially inferior in sows with high levels of antibody against PRRSV.
Factors associated with death due to hemorrhagic bowel syndrome in two large commercial swine farms
Authors: Straw Barbara , Dewey Catherine , Kober James , Henry Steven
Published: August 2024

Objective: To investigate the roles of season, gender, animal density, concurrent disease, and antibiotic feeding regimen on the occurrence of hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS). Methods: Retrospective analysis of finishing records from two large commercial swine herds. Results: Gender, animal density, and concurrentdisease were not associated with death due to HBS. Rates of death due to HBS were higher for pigs finished during the summer than for those finished in the winter. Rates of death due to HBS were lower in pigs fed rations containing bacitracin methylene disalicylate or chlortetracycline than in pigs on rations containing virginiamycin or no antibiotic. Implications: A definitive cause of HBS is still lacking; however, these results lend support to a non-infectious etiology involving intestinal volvulus. To further investigate whether HBS and volvulus are two separate syndromes, veterinarians and farm personnel trained to perform necropsies should palpate the mesenteric root before opening the abdomen.
The impact of feeder adjustment and group size-floor space allowance on the performance of nursery pigs
Authors: Smith Laura , Beaulieu Denise , Patience John , Gonyou Harold , Boyd Dean
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To determine the effects of group size and feeder trough opening on weanling pig performance, and to develop feeder adjustment recommendations for the pork industry. Materials and methods: Weanling piglets were randomly assigned to three group sizes (16, 20, and 24 pigs), with corresponding floor space allowances of 0.35 m2, 0.28 m2, and 0.23 m2 per pig. Crumbled feed was provided in trough-type dry feeders using five different feeder gap openings (range 9.2 – 31.5 mm) for 42 days, beginning 8 days postweaning. Three replicates were performed (N = 716). Results: During Days 21 to 42, body weight, ADG, and average daily feed intake increased with feeder gap size and floor space allowance (P < .05). By day 42, pigs in pens with the widest feeder gap weighed 10% more than pigs in pens with the smallest gap (P < .001). Pigs with the greatest space allowance (0.35 m2) were 5.6% heavier than pigs with the least amount of space (0.23 m2; P < .05). Implications: Under the conditions of this study, increasing space allowance from 0.23 m2 per pig to 0.35 m2 per pig was associated with increased body weight at approximately 10 weeks of age. Optimal growth and feed efficiency were observed when the feeder gap opening allowed 25 to 60% of the feeder trough to be consistently clear of feed. The capacity of a nursery feeder space is 11 pigs when the feeder gap opening allows 25 to 60% of the feeder trough to be clear of feed.
The effect of dietary chicken egg-yolk antibodies on the clinical response in weaned pigs challenged with a K88+ Escherichia coli isolate
Authors: Chernysheva Larisa , Friendship Roberty , Dewey Catherine , Gyles Carlton
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To determine if supplementing the diet of weaned pigs with a specific chicken egg-yolk-antibody product would protect against experimentally induced colibacillosis. Methods: Four treatment groups of 12 newly weaned pigs (approximately 22 days old) were fed either a control diet (Groups 1 and 2) or the same diet containing chicken egg-yolk antibodies (IgY) at inclusion rates of 0.32% (Group 3) and 3.2% (Group 4). Pigs in Groups 2, 3, and 4 were challenged with 5 mL of a suspension containing 1011 colony forming units per mL of a K88+ isolate of Escherichia coli. Results: Pigs in Group 1 (unchallenged controls) did not develop diarrhea. In the three groups challenged with E coli, pigs developed watery diarrhea and dehydration. Prevalence and severity of clinical signs were similar in all three groups. No appreciable levels of IgY were detected either in treated or control pigs by ELISA testing of small intestine content. Discussion: The E coli challenge was successful in creating a clinical response similar to field cases. The presence of chicken egg-yolk antibodies in the ration did not appear to be effective in preventing the disease. It is possible that IgY activity is greatly reduced by gastric acid and pepsin, and therefore, even at high inclusion rates, egg-yolk antibodies may not be efficacious in pigs as old as 3 to 4 weeks of age. Implications: Supplementation of chicken egg-yolk-antibody products may not be effective in controlling postweaning E coli diarrhea.
Effect of estrogen formulation and site of deposition on fertility of artificially inseminated sows treated with human chorionic gonadotrophin to induce ovulation
Authors: Cassar Glen , Kirkwood Roy , Poljak Zvonimir , Friendship Robert
Published: August 2024

Objective: To determine the effect of estradiol, either added to extended semen or deposited onto the vaginal mucosa, on the reproductive performance of artificially inseminated sows. Materials and methods: At 80 hours after weaning, 227 mixed-parity sows received an intramuscular injection of 750 IU of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) to induce ovulation. At 36 and 46 hours after hCG injection, sows exhibiting estrous behaviour (n = 198) were artificially inseminated with 3 x 109 spermatozoa in 80 mL extender. At the time of insemination, sows were sequ;entially assigned to receive 25 mg estradiol dissolved in the semen dose (E-semen; n = 66), 25 mg estradiol in an oil solution deposited onto the anterior vaginal mucosa (E-vag; n = 66), or no estradiol (Control; n = 66). Real-time ultrasound was used to determine pregnancy status 26 to 30 days after insemination. Pregnancy rates, farrowing rates, and subsequent total-born litter sizes were recorded. Results: Pregnancy rates were 97.0%, 92.4%, and 90.9%, farrowing rates were 89%, 92% and 89%, and litter sizes were 11.1, 10.8, and 10.5, for E-semen, E-vag, and Control, respectively. Differences were not significant (P > .5). These data indicate no benefit from supplemental estradiol at the time of insemination. However, any effect may have been masked by an improved performance of all treatment groups relative to the herd’s historical farrowing rate (75.7%). Implications: The breeding of sows following a controlled induction of ovulation may have the potential to improve sow fertility. However, under these conditions, supplemental estradiol provided no significant further benefit.
Kňazi z učiteľskej rodiny Cibulovcov
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Teologická fakulta v Košiciach, Inštitút cirkevných dejín, Sedlák Peter
Published: August 2024

The article discusses four priests from the teaching family of the Cibul family. The family came from the Liptov village of Vrbica. Two of the priests presented worked in the 18th and 19th centuries in the Košice diocese, two in the Spiš diocese. They were all blood relatives. Their work was very beneficial not only for God's people in the parishes where they worked, but also had an impact on the spiritual and cultural life in their surroundings. One of them was a religious, a military priest and the author of an unpublished catechetical manual. All of them made a significant contribution to the history of the two dioceses mentioned above.
Tridsať rokov Ekumenického spoločenstva cirkví a náboženských spoločností na území mesta Košice
Authors:   Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Varga Ladislav
Published: August 2024

The Ecumenical community of churches and religious societies in the city of Košice has been witness of unity between churches for 30 years. The decades of walking together towards unity are filled with many activities. The article is one of several efforts to gradually map the history of the community from the first impulses to its beginnings to the current period. It represents the individual periods of the community and a gradual development of the three dimensions of the ecumenical movement – spiritual, theological and social.
Profil kandidáta propedeutika v Kňazskom seminári v Košiciach (2017 – 2023)
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku Teologická fakulta v Košiciach, Katedra systematickej teológie, Kunder Marek
Published: August 2024

The existence of the propaedeutic class at the Priest Seminary in Košice as the first project of its kind in Slovakia provides an opportunity to examine the candidates who attended and shaped it over the course of seven years. The author's research attempts to present the profile of those who entered the propaedeutic program and examines them from the perspective of eight parameters – age, place of origin, family, siblings, attendance at a church school, time of entry into the seminary, altar serving, and the influence of a priest. The aim of the research is to confirm or refute the proposed hypotheses and to abstract the reality we live in from the profiles of the candidates. We will also attempt to outline further development paths for a positive response from young people deciding to choose a consecrated life – the priesthood.
Stress Detection in IT Professionals using Machine Learning
Authors:   Malla Reddy University, Praharshitha Vishwagna , G Dr. Gifta Jerith , Katoon Dr Thayabba
Published: August 2024

In today's fast-paced technology landscape, stress management is becoming increasingly important, especially among IT professionals. The work environment in the IT industry is often characterized by long hours, tight deadlines, and high expectations, which can lead to elevated stress levels. Unchecked stress not only impacts the health and well-being of professionals but also affects productivity and job satisfaction. This study aims to predict the stress levels of IT professionals using machine learning techniques, thereby aiding in proactive stress management. We utilize a range of features indicative of work stress, including Heart Rate, Skin Conductivity, Hours Worked, Number of Emails Sent, and Meetings Attended. These features provide a comprehensive view of both the physiological and work-related factors that contribute to stress. The application of machine learning in this context serves as an innovative approach to an increasingly pertinent issue. By leveraging the power of data analytics, this model aims to provide actionable insights for both individuals and organizations. Individuals can use these predictions for self-monitoring and early intervention, while organizations can utilize them to identify high-stress environments or roles, thereby allocating resources or interventions more effectively. Our preliminary results indicate a strong correlation between the chosen features and stress levels, demonstrating the viability of using machine learning for stress prediction in IT professionals. This study stands as a crucial step towards a more data-driven approach to mental health and well-being in the workplace. Key Words: : Randomforest, adaboost, extratree, Stress Detection, IT Professionals, Machine Learning, Stress Analysis, Mental Health
Navigating Office Dynamics and Human Resource Management in Transforming Indian Workplace
Authors: Shalini Origanti
Published: August 2024

The transforming Indian workplace, driven by globalization and technological advancements, presents unique challenges and opportunities in office dynamics and human resource management. This study explores the impact of cultural diversity, evolving employee expectations, and technological integration on organizational behavior and HR practices. By examining contemporary trends and case studies, the research highlights effective strategies for fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The findings offer valuable insights for HR professionals and organizational leaders aiming to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and overall workplace harmony. Keywords: globalization, technological advancements, cultural diversity, employee expectations, HR practices, organizational behavior
“Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor”: Indigenous students’ academic buoyancy and the locale of the learner
Authors: Sam Tamara , McDowall Ailie
Published: August 2024

This article explores how academic buoyancy, a concept from the educational psychology literature, can be used to understand the experiences of Indigenous secondary students’ schooling. Academic buoyancy refers to students’ ability to overcome everyday challenges of schooling. In this project, 11 Indigenous secondary students in a remote school shared their experiences of school and how they developed a range of capabilities to overcome the everyday challenges. Factors often seen as cultural impediments for Indigenous students, such as the “shame factor”, can be viewed as agentic attempts by Indigenous students to develop new capacities, such as a strategy to deal with the fear of failure. It is through these attempts that students develop strategies to negotiate the classroom without giving up their own cultural positions. This article extends earlier research on resilience to focus on the development of academically buoyant capacities that allow students to better navigate the complexities at the locale of the remote Indigenous learner.
Remote secondary education retention: What helps First Nations students stay until, and complete, year 12
Authors: Guenther John , Ober Robyn , Oliver Rhonda , Holmes Catherine
Published: August 2024

Over recent years there has been a strong emphasis on year 12 completion as an indicator of success in remote First Nations education. The research reported in this article explores what students, school staff and community members say leads to secondary school retention and, ultimately, completion. The research was conducted in the Northern Territory and Western Australia during 2023 by a team of researchers from Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Curtin University and University of Notre Dame. The research focused on remote and very remote independent and Catholic schools. The findings suggest several factors encourage retention, including the supportive role of families (although questions remain on how families might also be supported to encourage their children), the quality of teachers and their teaching, specific school programs and initiatives, post-school pathways, and boarding schools. Student aspirations and motivation are also critical for retention. The findings have implications for schools, school systems, state and federal policies, and associated funding priorities.
Prediction of CO2 emissions using machine learning
Authors: Bussaban Kanyarat , Kularbphettong Kunyanuth , Raksuntorn Nareenart , Boonseng Chongrag
Published: August 2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) contributes significantly to climate change as a greenhouse gas. The Earth's atmosphere is naturally kept warm enough to support life by greenhouse gases  which trap heat in the atmosphere. However, human activity has significantly increased the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere because of deforestation and the use of fossil fuels. One of the key concerns with human evolution that fuels global climate change is carbon dioxide (CO2). It is released as fuels burn  and as a result, people worldwide are gradually becoming more conscious of environmental issues. Effective policy formulation requires an investigation of the factors influencing CO2 emissions, yet tiny datasets and traditional research methodologies have hampered prior investigations. This research uses three prediction models to estimate CO2 trapping efficiency among CO2 emissions, energy use  and GDP: Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF). The machine learning (ML) techniques used in this work have demonstrated strong performance with multiple linear regressions, support vector machines  and random forest models with mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE)  and root mean square error (RMSE). The investigation has proposed a technique for approximating CO2 emissions and the results indicate that Support Vector Machine (SVM) can attain the highest degree of precision. The outcome could be a useful model for the decision support system to enhance an appropriate course of action for reducing CO2 emissions worldwide.
Analysis hybrid working, performance effectivity, and employee’s collaboration
Authors: Mildawani Maria Margaretha Tri Susetyaning , Wonte Gracia Ayu Chety
Published: August 2024

This study examines the influence of hybrid working on performance effectiveness and employee collaboration at PT. XYZ. We employed probability sampling via cluster randomized sampling to select respondents from seven business units. Primary data collection involved observation, interviews, and Google Form questionnaires. We adopted a quantitative approach utilizing correlation analysis and hypothesis testing. The study uncovered a robust correlation between hybrid working and performance effectiveness, contributing significantly to both performance and collaboration. Male employees demonstrated higher performance effectiveness than females, despite a moderate correlation. However, female employees still exhibited notable performance effectiveness, attributed to work-life balance. Departments that were adaptable to technology and less reliant on hardcopy methods showed heightened performance effectiveness. The findings underscore the importance of embracing hybrid working arrangements for improved performance effectiveness and enhanced collaboration. We encourage organizations to implement and optimize hybrid work policies to reap these benefits. Prioritizing work-life balance, particularly for female employees, is crucial for fostering satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, investing in technological infrastructure and providing training can enhance performance effectiveness by enabling proficient use of digital tools and platforms.
The role of some monetary and financial policy indicators in developing gross domestic product growth: An analytical and measurement study in Iraq
Authors: Al-Sultan Mohammed Medloal Ali , Alkarawy Heyder G Wannes , Abdulridha Mohammed Mohaisen
Published: August 2024

We aim to show the basic features of monetary variables and the nature of the work of monetary policy instruments, and to try to keep pace with the changes that accompanied the action of this policy for the period between 2000–2022. We find that economic stagnation negatively affects economic growth, with increasing bottlenecks affecting the economy in the short term in Iraq. However, elucidating the fundamental characteristics of monetary variables and functioning of monetary policy indicators, such as the money supply, exchange rate, and interest rate, remains a complex task. We used the standard and analytical approach for the results established for monetary policy, the general framework, and analysis of tools, gross domestic product, economic growth, and the impact of monetary policy on economic activity in Iraq for the highest, medium, and low. Through the research, results, the independent variables have a positive effect on the dependent variable that is, increasing the gross domestic product (GDP) for a previous period by one-unit leads to an increase in the gross domestic product (GDP). According to these data, the study presented the necessity of working with monetary policy in Iraq in a way that increases the growth of the gross domestic product. Therefore, it is necessary for monetary policy to work to control the monetary mass by achieving a balanced proportion between the monetary mass and the gross domestic product in order to reach balance between real and cash.
Smart medical English pedagogy on a smart teaching platform
Authors: Wang Xianyun , Hamat Afendi Bin , Shi Ng Lay
Published: August 2024

The widespread adoption of smart mobile devices has sparked significant innovations in China's smart education landscape in recent years. Smart teaching platforms play a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of smart teaching. This study aimed to enhance medical English pedagogy by implementing smart teaching on the smart teaching platform (Xuexitong). The researchers divided their 178 nursing-majored students into two control classes and two experimental classes to evaluate the effectiveness of smart teaching. Traditional classroom instruction was adopted in the control classes while smart pedagogy was applied in the experimental classes. After a semester-long teaching experiment, two assessments were conducted: a comparison of exam scores and a course feedback survey. The findings revealed that students in the experimental classes significantly outperformed the control group in these two assessments. This highlights the substantial effectiveness of smart medical English pedagogy demonstrating its ability to enhance students' language proficiency and comprehension in medical contexts far beyond traditional teaching methods. The study concluded that smart teaching can significantly improve teaching outcomes and facilitate pedagogical innovations among new technological advancements. These insights offer valuable guidance for future research to enhance the integration of smart mobile technologies with smart language pedagogy.
The influences of intrinsic motivation, transformational leadership, and digital skills on the intention to use digital technologies of Vietnamese banks’ employees via perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use
Authors: Trang Pham Thu
Published: August 2024

This study aims to investigate how intrinsic motivation, transformational leadership, and digital skills influence employees' intention to use digital technologies in Vietnamese banks through perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. A survey involving 432 employees across 21 Vietnamese banks was conducted, and data analysis utilized PLS-SEM via SMART PLS 4.0. The findings demonstrate positive relationships between perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and intention to use digital technologies. Furthermore, intrinsic motivation, transformational leadership, and digital skills have a positive impact on perceived ease of use, whereas intrinsic motivation and transformational leadership have a positive influence on perceived usefulness. These results offer practical insights for Vietnamese banks to enhance digital technology adoption.
Enhancing firm performance through corporate strategy and religious observance: Implications for business sustainability
Authors: Kartono  , Johari Razana Juhaida , Rosnidah Ida , Hamdani Emrizal
Published: August 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of corporate strategy and religious observance on company performance and business sustainability. Apart from that, this research also examines the role of company performance in mediating the influence of corporate strategy and religious observance on business sustainability. This study utilized a quantitative descriptive with an explanatory research approach. The data was collected from the distribution of questionnaires to 125 respondents representing the Cirebon City Regional-owned Enterprise located in Cirebon, Indonesia. The PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling) with the Smart PLS 3 data processing application has been used to analyze the proposed hypotheses. The research results show that corporate strategy and religious observance influence company performance and business sustainability. Apart from that, company performance was also found to mediate the influence of corporate strategy and religious observance on business sustainability. The results of this research can be used by the Regional Government of Cirebon City as the shareholder of Regional Owned Enterprises, especially Regional Pharmaceutical Companies, to implement corporate strategies and religious observance in managing human resources in their companies, because the research results show that these two factors can improve performance. Company and has a significant influence on employee performance, so that business continuity is also expected to be maintained.
Parental socioeconomic status, school physical facilities availability, and students’ academic performance
Authors: Werang Basilius Redan , Agung Anak Agung Gede , Sri Anak Agung Putri , Leba Seli Marlina Radja , Jim Edmond Leonard
Published: August 2024

Education is a key driver in reducing poverty and increasing shared prosperity. This study aimed to examine the impact of parental socioeconomic status and the school’s physical facilities availability on academic performance. A quantitative survey research approach was utilized taking the state junior high school students in Southern Papua Province, Indonesia, as the population and samples. Data on parental socioeconomic status and the school’s physical facilities availability were gathered using two quantitative survey questionnaires, while data on student academic performance was obtained by getting the surveyed students’ academic records. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis using the SPSS software version 21. The results revealed a significant positive impact of parental socioeconomic status and the school’s physical facilities availability on academic performance among the state junior high school students in Southern Papua Province, Indonesia, both partially and simultaneously. The result highlights the importance of addressing the disparities in access to quality education between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This study’s findings may endorse the efforts to eliminate class-based gaps in students’ academic performance in compulsory education. In addition, government policy on the socioeconomic status of parents and school grants should be implemented thoroughly to promote educational equity so that students from low economic backgrounds have equal access to quality education.
Specifics and Features of the Animal as a Movable Registered Object
Authors: Kerdikoshvili Tamar
Published: August 2024

საკუთრების უფლება წარმოდგენს საყოველთაოდ აღიარებულ, ერთ-ერთ უმნიშვნელოვანეს უფლებას, რომელიც მათ შორის რეგლამენტირებულია საქართველოს კონსტიტუციის 21-ე მუხლით. აღსანიშნავია, რომ კონსტიტუციის 21-ე მუხლით დაცულია მხოლოდ კანონიერი გზით მოპოვებული საკუთრება. საკუთრების უფლების დაცვა და საკუთრებით შეუფერხებლად სარგებლობის უზრუნველობა წარმოადგენს სახელმწიფოს ვალდებულებას. საყოველთაოდ აღიარებული ადამიანის უფლებებისა თუ თავისუფლებების დაცვა და ყველა პიროვნების თავისუფალი განვითარება სამართლებრივი წესწყობილების მიზანს წარმოადგენს. პიროვნების თავისუფალი განვითარება თავის მხრივ მჭიდროდაა დაკავშირებული საკუთრების უფლებით სარგებლობასთან. საკუთრების უფლება ადამიანის არსებობის საწყის, საბაზისო, ელემენტარულ საფუძველთან ერთად მისი თავისუფლებას შესაძლებლობების ადეკვატურ რეალიზაციას უნარსა და საკუთარი ცხოვრების პასუხისმგებლობით წარმართვას უზრუნველყოფს. მიუხედავად აბსოლუტური ბუნებისა, არ არის შეუზღუდავი, არამედ მესაკუთრე საკუთრებით სარგებლობის პროცესში შებოჭილია მთელი რიგი ასპექტებით, რაც სხვა პირთა ინტერესების დაცვით არის განპირობებული. ერთ-ერთ მომეტებული საფრთხის მქონე „ნივთს“ წარმოადგენს ცხოველი, რომელიც რეგისტრაციაუნარიანია. მიუხედავად იმისა, რომ არ არსებობს ერთიანი პოზიცია ცხოველის სამართლებრივ სტატუსთან დაკავშირებით, პრაქტიკაში ცხოველის სამართლებრივი მდგომარეობა გათანაბრებულია ნივთთან. ვინაიდან ცხოველი სრულად არ აკმაყოფილებს ნივთის ნიშნებს და ცალკეულ საკითხებთან მიმართებით დადგენილია განსხვავებული მიდგომა, მიზანშეწონილია ცხოველის სამართლებრივი სტატუსის თავისურებების ანალიზი და იმ სპეციფიკის იდენტიფიცირება, რაც უკავშირდება ცხოველის ნივთად აღიარებას.
Comparative Analysis of the Crimes Committed Under the Provoked Temporary Insanity Legislation of Georgia and Germany
Authors: Tsirkvadze Tamta
Published: August 2024

The Crime committed under the provoked temporary insanity is one of the most difficult issues of Criminal Law, it does not belong solely to the field of Law, but with it in close interaction are, psychology, psychiatry, public ethics, morality, politics and many other fields, therefore, it requires an interdisciplinary and dimensional approach, i.e. consideration in the context of the Dimension Theory. The work discusses the Criminal Law approaches of both Georgia, Germany and Common Law countries to the provoked temporary insanity crimes and, with by means of the comparative research method, the interconnection between them is analyzed. Based on the mentioned studies, such recommendations are offered that will make the attitude of Criminal Legislation and, in general, of the Criminal Law, towards the different types of the provoked temporary insanity crimes reasonably liberal and relevant to modernity. Number of essential problems were identified when studying the judicial practice and theory on the research topic; for example, regarding the differentiation of necessary self-defense and the provoked temporary insanity crimes. In addition to legal standards, moral standards are also relevant, showing signs of gender discrimination and are irrelevant from a legal point of view. For the development of the country and to establish our place in the European family, the psychological and moral readiness of the society to form an anti-discriminatory and non-violent ideology is necessary. Legislative and judicial authorities play the leading role in developing all the aforementioned. In addition, if we support this with scientific research, effective educational measures, the public awareness will also be significantly raised.