bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas Pendidikan Kesehatan Menggunakan Media Lembar Balik Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap dalam Pemilihan Jajanan Sehat pada Anak SDN 05 Wanasari Kabupaten Bekasi
Authors: Mulyanto Tatag , Isnaeni
Published: November 2024

Di negara berkembang, diare masih menjadi penyakit dengan tingkat morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi hingga saat ini, oleh karena itu penyakit ini masih dianggap sebagai masalah kesehatan yang belum dapat diatasi di Indonesia (Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia, 2019). Menurut Riskesdas 2018, kasus diare di Indonesia masih menjadi kontributor kedua tertinggi terhadap tingkat morbiditas di antara anak-anak di bawah lima tahun setelah ISPA (Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut) sebagai penyakit menular (Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia, 2019). Diare menjadi Kejadian Luar Biasa (KLB) yang terjadi pada tahun 2017 di Indonesia sebanyak 21 kali, tersebar di 12 provinsi dan kabupaten dengan total 1725 penderita dan 34 kematian (CFR 1.97%) (Kementerian Kesehatan Indonesia, 2019). Tujuan: Menganalisa Efektivitas Pendidikan Kesehatan Menggunakan Media Lembar Balik terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap dalam Memilih Camilan Sehat pada Anak-anak di SDN 05 Wanasari, Kabupaten Bekasi. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian pra-eksperimental dengan desain penelitian pre-post test satu kelompok dengan sampel 30 orang. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan kesehatan menggunakan lembar balik efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa tentang memilih camilan sehat dari 30% menjadi 77%. Selain itu, sikap negatif siswa terhadap memilih camilan sehat menurun dari 87% menjadi 33%, sementara sikap positif meningkat menjadi 67%. Dengan signifikansi 0.000, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pendidikan kesehatan menggunakan media lembar balik efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap siswa di SDN 05 Wanasari, Kabupaten Bekasi. Kesimpulan: Penelitian ini menemukan efek signifikan dari pendidikan kesehatan menggunakan media lembar balik untuk efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap siswa di SDN 05 Wanasari, Kabupaten Bekasi dengan signifikansi 0.000. Diharapkan hasil ini dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang pentingnya pengetahuan mengenai makanan yang mereka konsumsi.
Two short texts about mathematics and philosophy
Authors:   Retired Tunis, Tunisi, Jebara Adib Ben
Published: November 2024

In the philosophy of mathematics, formalism is the view that holds that statements of mathematics and logic can be considered to be statements about the consequences of the manipulation of strings (alphanumeric sequences of symbols, usually as equations) using established manipulation rules. In Platonism, the truth-values of our mathematical assertions depend on facts involving Platonic entities that reside in a realm outside of space-time.
Use of magnetic sheets in vertical deformation treatment of textile supports of contemporary paintings
Authors: Teixeira Joana
Published: November 2024

The practice developed during a conservation and restoration intervention does not always follow common or traditional standards, whether due to technical limitations, or space constraints related to the size of the works, or by the material requirements that the works themselves can present. In the light of various particularities and needs, research was initiated into the use of harmless and satisfactory methods in the occasional treatment of deformations of the support of contemporary pictorial works, using magnetic sheets. In its use, different valences were evaluated, such as the control in the iteration of the work, the effectiveness and control of humidity and time during the performance of the treatments, and the results obtained. This article will reflect on the process developed with the application of four case studies, presenting the advantages and disadvantages in the use of this method.
PHENOMENOLOGY OF REFLECTION: A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. VESELIN VASSILEV, D.SC.
Authors: Mavrodiev Stoil Lyubenov
Published: November 2024

The text introduces Prof. Veselin Vassilev, Ph.D., D.Sc., his scientific work and his contributions to the study of reflection. In response to the questions posed, Prof. Vasiliev outlines a phenomenology of the construct "reflexion" and provides information about the state of psychology in recent decades in our country and in other countries.
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON FORMING NEW RELATIONSHIPS: IMPLICATIONS FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THEORY OF MIND, EMPATHY AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Helvich Jakub , Kopecky Jan , Makalova Denisa , Novak Lukas
Published: November 2024

As a fallout of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world was put into isolation. During this period, social media saw a record influx of users who used the technology to stay connected. However, the long-lasting effects of the pandemic on interpersonal relationships and mental health remain a burning topic. Thus, the study aims to examine how the pandemic affected our ability to build new interpersonal relationships in connection to aspects of emotional intelligence such as empathy and Theory of Mind (ToM). Furthermore, the study also examines how the use of social media for communication changed after the pandemic. In total, N = 464 subjects (Age: M = 27.07; 47%, F = 25,9; 53%) participated in the study. Empathy, ToM, social media use for communication before and after the pandemic, and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic were assessed. A compelling finding of the study indicates a statistically significant positive relationship between empathy and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic, suggesting that empathy outweighs both emotional intelligence and social media usage in building new relationships. However, no significant relation was found between ToM and the ability to form new relationships before and after the pandemic. Lastly, no relation was found between ToM, empathy, and the use of social media for communication before and after the pandemic. Future studies should examine how the pandemic may have affected other facets of relationship formation and social interaction dynamics in connection with other aspects of emotional intelligence that have not been covered.
DIGITAL WELL-BEING AND CYBERSECURITY OR GOOD PRACTICES FOR USING INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Angelova Natasha Virmozelova
Published: November 2024

Digital well-being is related to people's abilities to process the information flow in such a way as to maintain a good level of psycho-physic functioning, to react to technostress adequately, and to filter the information flow to recognize cyberepta. The article reviews various studies that indicate good digital practices are related to learning and developing digital skills, ethical use of digital devices, and cyberthreat recognition.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN CHILDREN: THE PROTECTIVE ROLE OF RESILIENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-EFFICACY, AND PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Authors: Ioannidou Louiza , Michael Katerina
Published: November 2024

Stressful and adverse events pose a challenge to children’s mental health and well-being, as they are associated with internalizing and externalizing problems. The present study examined how family and individual factors act protectively to enhance children’s mental health and well-being. The study involved 421 children aged 9 to 12 and their parents/guardians. Children and parents completed questionnaires concerning their mental resilience, children’s self-esteem and self-efficacy, children’s mental difficulties, and child-parent relationships. Research findings indicated that children with high self-esteem and self-efficacy display more significant levels of mental resilience.  Furthermore, children develop fewer mental difficulties when parents and children have high resilience and engage in positive interaction practices. The study also highlighted that children's self-esteem predicts resilience through the mediating role of children's self-efficacy. Additionally, parents' resilience indirectly impacts children's mental health through children's resilience and parent-child closeness relationships. The findings underscore the importance of developing prevention programs to bolster children's resilience and well-being.
REVIEW OF THE BOOK "A MODEL FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF AGGRESSIVENESS IN THE BEHAVIOR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS
Authors: Mancheva Rusanka
Published: November 2024

The review presents the monograph of Chief. Associate Professor Simona Nikolova, PhD "Model for diagnosis and prevention of aggressiveness in the behavior of primary school students", which is distinguished by relevance, given the dynamic and often extreme situation in the educational environment. The topic focuses on the need to prevent aggressiveness in the behavior of children of primary school age, as a form of overcoming negative manifestations in their behavior. The proposed model methodologically offers an idea for the work of the school psychologist with students of primary school age with the aim of developing cognitive and emotional skills for communicating with peers, developing empathic abilities and opportunities to evaluate others' behavior. The proposed program offers, in terms of content, the immediate work of the psychologist with the children in a real school environment.
Concordance and Discordance Between Radiology Residents and Consultant Radiologist Interpretation Of CT Brain
Authors: Pervaiz Madiha , Umer Ummara Siddique , Abdullah Muhammad , Ghaus Ghulam , Khan Muhammad Kamran , Rehman Hammad Ur
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of this study is to assess the degree of concordance and discordance between the interpretations of computed tomography (CT) brain images by resident and consultant radiologists while emphasizing the critical significance of accurate image interpretation for informed clinical decision-making.
METHODOLOGY
The evaluation of radiology reports for CT Brain interpretation through a prospective analysis at the Radiology Department of Rehman Medical Institute over two years, from 1st October 2020 to 31st October 2022. A total of 198 patients who underwent cranial CT scans were interpreted by residents (R1, R2, R3, R4). Following this, the consultant radiologists reviewed the images and completed their reports. The reports of the residents and the consultant radiologists were then compared, and concordance was achieved when the residents’ reports were consistent with the final radiologist’s reports. The data collected were recorded in Microsoft Excel. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), and the kappa coefficient was used to determine the level of agreement between residents and consultants.RESULTSAmong the 198 CT Head reports evaluated, 186 of them were in agreement with the final report of the consultant radiologist. Of the correctly diagnosed cases, R1 correctly diagnosed 46 cases, R2 correctly diagnosed 80 cases, R3 correctly diagnosed 54 cases, and R4 correctly diagnosed 6 cases. Our study achieved a percentage agreement of 93.93, with a Cohen's kappa coefficient of 0.8.CONCLUSIONThe overall concordance rate between residents and consultant radiologists was 93.93%, with a kappa coefficient 0.8. This high kappa coefficient indicates strong agreement between the two groups.
Frequency of Maternal Morbidities in Patients with Placenta Previa - A Prospective Single-Centered Study in Hazara Division.
Authors: Khan Mohsin , Khan Naima , Noor Shehla , Hussain Ahtezaz , Rahman Hameed Ur , Irshad Sadia , Khan Faiza
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVES
The study aimed to determine the maternal morbidities in patients with placenta previa in a tertiary care hospital. Moreover, patients’ risk factors and outcomes will also be accessed as secondary outcomes.
METHODOLOGY
This prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad from January 2022 to July 2024. Any pregnant patients carrying the ultrasound diagnosis of placenta previa in an emergency or the ward were included in the study. A non-randomized convenience technique was applied for sample collection. Patients with other placental anomalies, such as placenta accreta, were excluded from the current study. The data was analyzed in SPSS version 21, and significance was kept below 0.005.RESULTSIn the present study, 104 cases of placenta previa were recruited, among which 76(73%) patients fall in the age range between 24 and 34 years. The incidence of major placenta previa was observed in 76/104 cases. In 86% of cases, obstetric trauma was observed, and in 54 (52%) cases, purpureal sepsis was recorded. The purpureal sepsis was 10/36(28%) in patients with tamponade placement and 8/36(22%) in APH patients with a significance of 0.001. Presentation with antepartum hemorrhage was seen in 67% of cases (8/12) in the age group < 20 years. The maternal mortality was 2%.
CONCLUSION
The complication rate was relatively higher than reported in previous studies. The rate of morbidity can be minimized by following a multi-disciplinary approach. The cases should be managed in settings with ICU care and blood bank facilities.
Midterm Follow-Up Of Tlif In Single-Level Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Authors: Satar Abdul , Kabir Samir Khan , Khan Muhammad Zahid , Khan Muhammad Arif , Khan Waqar , Ali Mazhar , Haq Muhammad Anwaar Ul
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVES
This study aims to evaluate the midterm clinical and radiological outcomes of TLIF in patients with single-level lumbar disc degeneration. The focus is on assessing the procedure's effectiveness in terms of pain relief, functional improvement, and any potential complications.
METHODOLOGY
A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar involving 120 patients who underwent single-level TLIF for lumbar disc degeneration between 2018-2023. The patients with a diagnosis of single-level lumbar disc degeneration confirmed by MRI, failure of conservative treatment for at least 6 months, and who underwent TLIF during the study period were included in the study. Data were collected on preoperative and postoperative pain scores, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and radiological parameters. SPSS version 24 was used.
RESULTSThe mean follow-up period was 36 months (range 24-48 months). There was a statistically significant improvement in both pain scores (p < 0.001) and ODI scores (p < 0.001). Fusion rates were high, with 92% of patients achieving solid fusion by the final follow-up. Complications were observed in 15% of the cases, with adjacent segment disease being the most common.
CONCLUSION
TLIF provides significant pain relief and functional improvement in patients with single-level lumbar disc degeneration at midterm follow-up. The procedure demonstrates a high fusion rate with an acceptable complication profile, making it a reliable option for this patient population
Assessment of the Quality of Health Facilities & Infrastructure to Support District Regional and City Planning Facilities
Authors: Putra Rahmat , Sidabutar Yuanita FD , Indera Edi , Raymond Raymond
Published: November 2024

Health facilities are a kind of public infrastructure essential for enhancing community health standards. According to statistical data from the city of Batam, the population of the Nongsa Keluran Batu Besar sub-district was 29,198 in 2020. The majority of respondents perceived the quality of medical personnel services for the general public in Batu Besar Village as satisfactory, evidenced by 50% of respondents. The quality of administrative services for the general public in Batu Besar Village was also deemed satisfactory, as indicated by 45% of respondents. Furthermore, the quality of pharmacist services for the general public in the Batu Besar sub-district was regarded as moderately satisfactory, supported by 47.5% of respondents. The quality of BPJS services for the general people in the Batu Besar sub-district is commendable. This is substantiated by the proportion of responses, which is 52.5%. The level of nursing services for the general people in the Batu Besar sub-district is commendable. This is evidenced by the number of replies, which is 70%. A majority of respondents, 65%, perceived the equipment facilities for the general public in Batu Besar Village as satisfactory, while 60% regarded the room facilities as reasonably good. A majority of respondents, constituting 40%, perceived the public parking facilities in Batu Besar Village as highly satisfactory.
Attitudes and Concerns Towards the COVID-19 Vaccine: Nursing Students' Perspectives
Authors: Dişli Çetinçay Duygu , Dişli Burcu , Hotun Şahin Nevin
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes and concerns of nursing students towards the COVID-19 vaccine.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted online between April-September 2021 with 238 nursing students. In the study, three data collection tools were used: the Introductory Information Form, the COVID-19 Personal Information and Experience Form, and Attitudes Towards the COVID-19 Vaccine Scale (ATV-COVID-19).
Results: In this study, 58.8% of the nursing students were aged 22 and under; 89.9% were women and 78.6% were undergraduate students, and 71.4% were willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Nursing students' ATV-COVID-19 positive attitude sub-dimension mean score was 3.90±0.94, and the negative attitude sub-dimension mean score was 3.45±0.73, and it was found that the attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccines were positive. A statistically significant difference was found between nursing students’ willingness to be vaccinated and vaccination according to the national immunization schedule, opinion on childhood vaccinations, and having sufficient and accurate information about vaccines against COVID-19 (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Nursing students' attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine were positive, but there were concerns about various issues, such as the safety of the vaccines and the possibility of harmful/lethal effects or side effects. Having a positive attitude towards other vaccines and having sufficient and accurate information about vaccines against COVID-19 positively affected students' attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines and the willingness to be vaccinated. It is recommended to carry out campaigns that support positive attitudes towards vaccines, conduct studies on vaccine safety and provide accurate information to promote immunization against epidemiological diseases.
Integrating Blockchain and Homomorphic Encryption to Enhance Security and Privacy in Project Management and Combat Counterfeit Goods in Global Supply Chain Operations
Authors: Akindote Odunayo , Onma Enyejo Joy , Olusola Awotiwon Babatunde , Innocent Odeh Idoko
Published: November 2024

The proliferation of counterfeit goods and data privacy concerns in global supply chain operations poses a significant risk to organizations and end-users alike. This paper explores the integration of blockchain technology and homomorphic encryption as dual mechanisms to enhance security and privacy in project management and supply chain operations. Blockchain offers an immutable, decentralized ledger that provides traceability and authenticity across supply chain nodes, while homomorphic encryption enables secure data processing and analysis without compromising sensitive information. The synergy of these technologies presents a robust framework to address counterfeit risks, facilitating end-to-end product authentication and allowing for secure, real-time collaboration in project management settings. This integration minimizes vulnerabilities in data handling and improves compliance with privacy regulations by securing data at rest and in transit. By evaluating case studies and recent advancements, this paper highlights the potential of blockchain and homomorphic encryption to redefine security protocols, fostering a trustworthy and resilient supply chain ecosystem. Future research directions are recommended to expand the practical applications and address scalability challenges associated with these emerging technologies.
Self-Esteem among Pre-Retirees and Retirees from Secondary Education in the Departments of Atacora and Donga (Benin)
Authors: André GAGA Finagnon , Olivier GAGA Vidéhouénou
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to highlight the quality of self-esteem in the way pre-retired and retired secondary school teachers perceive the end of their careers and adapt to it. It offers a better understanding of some of the psychosocial realities that emerge with the end of working life. To carry out this research, a mixed- method approach was adopted, based on semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, self-esteem assessment tests and participant observation of the facts and behaviour of the actors and/or subjects. Forty-two (42) permanent and contract civil servants were selected, regardless of sex, religion or marital status. The results collected and analysed showed that most of the subjects had a very low level of self-esteem. For these pre-retirees and retirees, retirement is a stage in their lives when they feel they have been left to fend for themselves. The end of their careers raises psychosocial issues for them, particularly in terms of identity, image and rehabilitation. For a better understanding of the end- of-career experience, it is crucial to study the self-esteem of pre-retirees and retirees in order to offer admission managers and the people concerned appropriate psychosocial and professional support for a happy retirement.
Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope Estimator Test to Analyze Trends for Temperature and Rainfall in Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Drema Lachi , Kessang Dorjee
Published: November 2024

In the past ten years, climate change has gained significant attention. Global climate change does not always affect various places in the same way. One important weather factor associated with climate change is rainfall. An appropriate first step in assessing how climate change may impact food security and water availability is to examine patterns in temperature and rainfall. The temperature, precipitation, and changes at several Arunachal Pradesh districts from 2001 to 2021 are examined in this study. We examined fourteen districts using the Mann-Kendall (MK) and Sen's Slope estimator test, which may identify long-term monotonic trends as well as variations in temperature and rainfall. The maximum and lowest temperature data revealed notable upward and decrease patterns, indicating that the region had experienced a change in climate. Nonetheless, there was an increase in rainfall patterns.
Balancing Safety and Justice, the Ethics of Predictive Policing
Authors: Motsamai Modise John
Published: November 2024

Examining the ethical ramifications of predictive policing in South Africa, the research aims to pinpoint major obstacles and dangers while examining potential solutions to allay worries and guarantee responsible application. Key subjects include data privacy, algorithmic bias, over policing, community involvement, accountability and transparency, and transparency. reduction of bias, oversight procedures, Important Points, Significant ethical issues are brought up by predictive policing in South Africa, including invasions of privacy, algorithmic prejudice, and over policing. Given the historical and current backdrop of racial inequality, these worries are more pressing. In order to address these issues, a balanced strategy that puts individual rights and public safety first is needed. In order to guarantee that predictive policing is used responsibly in South Africa, transparency, accountability, community involvement, and ethical standards are crucial. It is essential to mitigate bias in algorithms and data in order to stop biased results. An over-reliance on predictive policing can be detrimental to community relations and conventional enforcement techniques. Methodological strategy: Designing qualitative research, review of the literature, semi-structured interviews with members of the public, law enforcement officers, and predictive policing specialists Case studies of South African predictive policing initiatives, Content study of South African media reports on predictive policing. Relevance. The work advances our knowledge of the moral conundrums raised by predictive policing in South Africa in a more comprehensive and nuanced way. The study can serve to raise public awareness and encourage participation in the discussion over predictive policing in South Africa. The findings can assist policymakers and law enforcement agencies in creating moral and practical strategies for implementing predictive policing. In conclusion, there are advantages and disadvantages to predictive policing in South Africa. Although technology presents the possibility of more effective and efficient law enforcement, it also brings up serious ethical issues. South Africa can minimize the dangers associated with predictive policing while maximizing its potential advantages by addressing these issues and putting the necessary procedures in place.
Uncovering Silence: France’s Move to Reconciliation and the Depiction of Algerian Migrant Workers
Authors: HUBBELL AMY L.
Published: November 2024

In the catalogue
Algériens en France: 1954–1962, la guerre, l’exil, la vie
(2012), Benjamin Stora and Linda Amiri represent the lives of Algerian labourers and their struggles in the shantytowns around Paris during the Algerian War for Independence. From 1954 to 1962, the Algerian population in France rose sharply; yet, the workers were silenced in the national story until 2001, on the fortieth anniversary of the 17 October 1961 massacre of peaceful Algerian protesters in Paris. This article examines works that move Algerian migrant workers into the spotlight while considering historian Benjamin Stora’s 2021 report
Les Questions mémorielles portant sur la colonisation et la guerre d’Algérie
. This article analyzes how formal reconciliation work functions in the memorialization of Algerian migrant workers in France from the 1990s onwards, and how new memorial efforts embrace a discourse of silence and forgetting that effectively covers over the memory work that had already been undertaken.
Efficient multi-omics clustering with bipartite graph subspace learning for cancer subtype prediction
Authors: Zhu Shuwei , Liu Hao , Cui Meiji
Published: November 2024

Due to the complex nature and highly heterogeneous of cancer, as well as different pathogenesis and clinical features among different cancer subtypes, it was crucial to identify cancer subtypes in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The rapid developments of high-throughput technologies have dramatically improved the efficiency of collecting data from various types of omics. Also, integrating multi-omics data related to cancer occurrence and progression can lead to a better understanding of cancer pathogenesis, subtype prediction, and personalized treatment options. Therefore, we proposed an efficient multi-omics bipartite graph subspace learning anchor-based clustering (MBSLC) method to identify cancer subtypes. In contrast, the bipartite graph intended to learn cluster-friendly representations. Experiments showed that the proposed MBSLC method can capture the latent spaces of multi-omics data effectively and showed superiority over other state-of-the-art methods for cancer subtype analysis. Moreover, the survival and clinical analyses further demonstrated the effectiveness of MBSLC. The code and datasets of this paper can be found in https://github.com/Julius666/MBSLC.
Generalized Bayesian inference study based on type-Ⅱ censored data from the class of exponential models
Authors: Abdel-Aty Yahia , Kayid Mohamed , Alomani Ghadah
Published: November 2024

Generalized Bayesian (GB) is a Bayesian approach based on the learning rate parameter (LRP) ($ 0 < \eta < 1 $) as a fraction of the power of the likelihood function. In this paper, we consider the GB method to perform inference studies for a class of exponential distributions. Generalized Bayesian estimators (GBE) and generalized empirical Bayesian estimators (GEBE) for the parameters of the considered distributions are obtained based on the censored type Ⅱ samples. In addition, generalized Bayesian prediction (GBP) and generalized empirical Bayesian prediction (GEBP) are considered using a one-sample prediction scheme. Monte Carlo simulations and illustrative example are performed for one parameter models to compare the performance of the GBE and GEBE estimation results and the GBP and GEBP prediction results for different values of the LRP.
Optimization Research on Integrating Mental Health Into Ideological and Political Theory Courses Through Deep Learning Network Applications
Authors: Li ShaSha
Published: November 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating mental health education into ideological and political theory classrooms using speech emotion recognition technology from the field of human-computer interaction. Mental health education is essential for students' well-being, and this study establishes a theoretical framework for its integration into the curriculum. Utilizing recurrent neural networks (RNNs) augmented with attention mechanisms, the research demonstrates the model's proficiency in identifying subtle emotional cues within speech data. The model achieves an average recognition accuracy of 87.21% on the RAVDESS speech emotion corpus, showing particular strengths in detecting emotions like happiness and boredom. The findings suggest that this technology can be effectively employed to gauge student satisfaction with different teaching methodologies post-integration, offering valuable insights for refining educational practices in ideological and political theory classes through improved mental health education initiatives.
Educational Mobile Apps Enhancing Communication Skills in Children With Autism in Arab Countries
Authors: Alzahrani Asma Nasser
Published: November 2024

This exploratory literature review investigates the landscape of educational mobile applications designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Arab countries, with a specific focus on their efficacy in improving communication skills. After a comprehensive search of academic databases and digital libraries, nine studies were reviewed. These studies discussed seven Arabic-language applications designed for ASD children. Consistent with previous research findings, these applications were found to be effective in enhancing communication skills among ASD individuals. By shedding light on the few existing Arabic-language educational mobile applications for ASD children in Arab countries, this comprehensive review contributes significantly to the discourse surrounding ASD interventions. Additionally, it highlights the immediate need for linguistically and culturally sensitive educational applications, designed for a specific population of Arab children with ASD.
Design and Optimization of Higher Education Online English Teaching Utilizing Wireless Network Technology in the Context of 5G
Authors: Zhao Duanyang
Published: November 2024

The global demand for wireless communication networks is a result of the widespread use of wireless devices and the related surge of wireless service providers. Data transmission speed, coverage areas, cost-effectiveness, resource utilization, security, scalability, and adaptability are all elements expected to be improved in future 5G wireless networks. Since this rapid development of network communication technology affects the delivery of English education in tertiary contexts, English teachers in colleges and universities should make use of network resources—especially the communication tools embedded in the 5G network. File transfer protocol can utilize the advanced artificial bee colony optimization algorithm (AABCOA) to realize classification, and the system proposed in this article is simulated and tested in Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB). The research results indicate that students are unsatisfied with traditional methods of English pedagogy in higher education and are keen to explore the new learning possibilities provided by 5G integrated wireless network technology.
Semantic Web Approaches in Stack Overflow
Authors: Anwar Zeeshan , Afzal Hammad , Kadry Seifedine , Cheng Xiaochun
Published: November 2024

StackOverflow (SO), a prominent question-answering site for programming, has amassed a vast repository of user-generated content since its inception in 2008. This paper conducts a thorough analysis of research trends on SO, examining 170 publications from 2008 to 2019. Utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods, the study categorizes papers using literature review and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), identifying 62 topics grouped into 8 main categories. Additionally, it highlights tools developed by researchers using SO data sets, showcasing their practical applications. The analysis also identifies research gaps and proposes future directions for each research area. This study serves as a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers interested in utilizing community data sets, offering insights into existing work, essential tools and techniques, and potential avenues for future research.
Depressive symptoms and determinants among people who inject drugs in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Butawa Nuhu N. , Nmadu Awawu G. , Audu Sunday , Ajuonuma Fidelis O. , Hamza Khadeejah L. , Joseph Sunday , Sule Abdullateef G. , Adze Joel , Omole Victoria N. , Suleman Moroof O. , Usman Suleiman
Published: November 2024

Background: People who inject drugs (PWID) are known to have higher rates of mental health disorders, particularly depression. Despite this, there is a lack of research on the prevalence of depression among PWID in Nigeria.Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms and their determinants among PWID.Setting: The study was conducted in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria where a needle and syringe programme (NSP) for PWID was recently initiated.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among PWID using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using structured interviews and digitalised questionnaires covering socio-demographics, depression symptoms (PHQ-9) and perceived social support (MSPSS).Results: A total of 525 participants were included in the study, with the majority being males (73.3%) aged 24–35 years (54.5%). The study revealed a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among PWID, with 47.4% reporting major symptoms. Predictors of depression identified among PWID included older age, female gender, divorce, unemployment, having primary education and moderate social support.Conclusion: The study underscored a concerning prevalence of depressive symptoms among PWID, notably linked to diverse sociodemographic factors, emphasising the need for holistic, context-specific mental healthcare approaches for this population.Contribution: This study contributes to the limited research on the mental health of PWID in Nigeria. It highlights the need for targeted mental health interventions that consider the unique sociodemographic characteristics of this population.
Corrigendum: (Trans)languaging-for-learning: A perspective from the South
Authors: McKinney Carolyn , Tyler Robyn
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.
Job satisfaction and turnover: The role of creativity, engagement, and decent work amongst employees
Authors: Chinyamurindi Willie T. , Mashavira Nhamo
Published: November 2024

Orientation: The South African public service faces the challenge of a high labour turnover among its employees. There is a need for strategies to not only keep employees happy at work but also to retain them.Research purpose: The study investigates the determinants of job satisfaction and turnover intention accounting for the role of employee creativity, engagement and decent work.Motivation for the study: There is a need for strategies to not only retain employees within the public service but also to ensure the employees are satisfied with their jobs.Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 304 employees working within the South African public service in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 25) and the Linear Structural Relations (LISREL) software packages were used to analyse data.Main findings: It was established that higher ratings of decent work experience relate positively to employee ratings of engagement in the work and that they also influenced outcomes such as job satisfaction and employee turnover intentions.Practical/managerial implications: The findings are a useful precursor in improving not just the work experience for employees but also work related outcomes such as job satisfaction and turnover intention.Contribution/value-add: The study findings give practical interventions to address the challenge of high turnover and the dearth of job satisfaction among public service employees.
Unpacking fatigue: How burnout and engagement influence commitment and overtime among South African workers
Authors: Van Jaarsveldt Wessel , Jacobs Melissa
Published: November 2024

Orientation: Workplace fatigue has harmed the working environment, with workers becoming increasingly exhausted, disgruntled and detached from their work and co-workers. Curbing workplace fatigue is important to increase job performance, commitment, satisfaction and safety in the work environment.Research purpose: The objective of the study was to investigate the impact of fatigue on the relationship between overtime, burnout, commitment and engagement among South African blue-collar workers. The study also aims to understand the mediating role burnout and engagement play in the relationship model.Motivation of the study: The motivation behind this study was to understand the role fatigue plays in the working life of blue-collar workers.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study explored the relationship between overtime, burnout, engagement and commitment among blue-collar workers in South Africa. Data from 381 participants were gathered using purposive sampling.Main findings: The study found negative links between burnout, work engagement, and fatigue, showing that burnout or low engagement increases fatigue. Burnout and fatigue both reduce work commitment, weakening dedication to work.Practical/managerial implications: Reducing fatigue in blue-collar workers may lower burnout and increase commitment, engagement, and overtime willingness. Addressing burnout and promoting engagement is key to minimising fatigue’s negative impact on organisational outcomes.Contribution/value-add: The study contributed to deeper insight into the effect fatigue and burnout have on the blue-collar sample’s work commitment, work engagement and willingness to work overtime.
The relationship between seasonality and the diagnosis of acute leukaemia in central South Africa
Authors: Haupt Leriska , Burger Wilhelm , Dimba Nosipho , Joubert Salomina , Kemp Karina , Makhalima Relebohile , Mudima Jean , Swanepoel Kayla , Viljoen Janco , Van Marle Anne-Cecilia
Published: November 2024

Background: Leukaemias are haematological malignancies resulting from the abnormal clonal proliferation of haematopoietic precursors. Their incidence is influenced by various environmental and genetic factors.Aim: With this retrospective descriptive study, the authors aimed to explore the possible influence of seasonality on the type and number of acute leukaemia (AL) diagnoses made at the Universitas Academic Hospital (UAH) National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2021.Setting: Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa.Methods: Archived laboratory reports of all patients diagnosed with lymphoid and myeloid during the study period were included. Patients’ age, sex, ethnicity, final diagnosis and date of diagnosis were recorded. Information was pseudonymised to maintain confidentiality. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed to explore the possible influence of seasonality on the number of cases and type of leukaemia diagnosed.Results: In all, 249 patients were included. Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) was the most common AL subtype (n = 117; 47.0%). Over the 4-year study period, all AL subtypes were more frequently diagnosed in summer (n = 131; 52.6%). However, the monthly number of AL diagnoses was relatively consistent over the 4 years for all subtypes (p = 0.7603), with consistent peaks of AML cases during January and February (summer) and May (autumn).Conclusion: No statistically significant association between the different seasons and AL diagnosis was noted.Contribution: Further studies using a larger study population and a wider geographical area, conducted over a more extended period, might affect the observations made in this study
Cocaine-associated Chest Pain: Our Experience with Myocardial Markers and Stress Lexiscans
Authors: Mohsin Naveed , Pekler Gerald , Mushiyev Savi
Published: November 2024

Background:

Cocaine is a commonly abused recreational drug, leading to frequent emergency room visits. The aim of this study was to check the effect of cocaine on myocardial markers of injury and the stress myocardial imaging patterns.

Materials and Methods:

All patients with anginal chest pain or equivalents who tested positive for cocaine on urine drug screen with reversible myocardial ischemia on regadenoson stress myocardial perfusion imaging called lexiscans were included and their corresponding myocardial markers of injury and stress imaging were reviewed.

Results:

Thirty-four patients had tested positive for cocaine in urine, out of the 192 patients with reversible myocardial ischemia on stress testing. The percentage of cocaine-associated myocardial ischemia was up to 17.70% in our study. Creatine kinase-MB levels were above the normal reference value of 5 ng/mL in 72.7% of patients and the combined cardiac troponins by fourth-generation assays were above the detection levels (≥0.02 ng/mL for cardiac troponin I [cTnI] and ≥0.010 ng/mL for cardiac troponin T [cTnT]) in 50% of patients. None of our patients had severe reversible myocardial ischemia on lexicans, but rather minimal-to-mild reversible myocardial ischemia was seen in the majority (76.5%) of patients. cTnI elevation was significantly associated with minimal reversible myocardial ischemia on one-way analysis of variance (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Cocaine was associated with minimal-to-mild reversible myocardial ischemia on stress testing with significant elevation of cTnI.
Bilateral vitreous and retinal hemorrhage associated with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus followed by neovascularization
Authors: Lin Chen-Wei , Wang Jin-Jhe , Chang Yu-Cheng , Chen Kuan-Jung , Lai Chien-Hsiung , Chen Ching-Lung
Published: November 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is known for its diverse clinical manifestations, with hematological problems occasionally overlooked due to mild symptoms. This case report presents a 15-year-old girl with bilateral blurred vision resulting from severe retinal and vitreous hemorrhage secondary to SLE. Following the resolution of hemorrhage, neovascularization developed in one eye and was successfully treated with intravitreous injections of ranibizumab. This case highlights the significance of considering blood dyscrasia disorders in cases of intraocular hemorrhage and underscores the ocular manifestations and potential complications associated with SLE. Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are vital for preserving vision in such cases.
Comparison of magnification corrected optic disc size by slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundus photography, and optical coherence tomography
Authors: Thomas Linya , Kulkarni Chidanand , Kuzhuppilly Neetha I. R.
Published: November 2024

PURPOSE:

Optic disc size measurement is essential for determining landmarks, lesions, and distances of the retina. Due to the size variability in nature and when measured with different instruments, newer methods to compare sizes between different instruments are needed. We aimed to determine the comparability of slit lamp, fundus photography, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) measurements of optic disc size after correcting for both ocular and instrument magnification.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this prospective, observational study, optic disc size was measured by slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundus photography, and OCT. Instrument and ocular magnification was calculated, and the measured size was corrected for both using the Littman formula. The corrected values were analyzed using Bland–Altman plots and intra-class correlation (ICC) for agreeability and correlation, respectively. Linear regression analysis was conducted to estimate the systematic errors and interconvertibility in cases of high correlation.

RESULTS:

Fifty-six eyes were included for the analysis. Uncorrected and corrected values for each method had excellent correlation and agreeability (ICC absolute agreement >0.75, P < 0.01). Among magnification corrected values, slit lamp and OCT had excellent correlation and agreement (ICC consistency = 0.846, confidence interval 0.75–0.91, P < 0.01). This pair had R
2 = 0.73 on linear regression (P < 0.01). Linear regression formulas for interconverting uncorrected and corrected values for the three methods had variable accuracy (R
2 from 0.47 to 0.66).

CONCLUSION:

Uncorrected values of different methods for disc size measurement cannot be compared directly; they need ocular and instrument magnification correction. Among the three methods compared, the best interconvertible pairs of measurement were magnification corrected slit lamp and OCT values.
Choroid vascular index in myopic patients – A mini review
Authors: Chi Sheng-Chu , Huang Yi-Ming
Published: November 2024

Myopia has become a globally prevalent ocular disease. The choroid plays a vital role in myopia, and its changes tend to occur earlier than those of the retina and long-term variations in eye growth. Abnormal axial growth is an intrinsic characteristic of myopia, accompanied by ocular biomechanical changes that result in chorioretinal atrophy, thinning, and other complications particularly in the choroidal vasculature. Recent advancements in imaging technologies have provided deeper insights into these changes. This article explores key findings related to the choroid vascular index in myopia patients.
Situaciones particulares de la ética escolar para las prácticas de educación física
Authors: Durán Ángel Luis
Published: November 2024

La Educación Física al igual que las demás áreas del saber, debe proporcionar espacios de aprendizaje enmarcados en los lineamientos éticos que le permitan al estudiantado desarrollarse de forma significativa, al construir sus conocimientos y mantenerse de forma segura en el aspecto física y emocional. En este orden, el objetivo de este ensayo es analizar las situaciones particulares de la ética escolar para las prácticas Educación Física en la República Dominicana puesto que, es necesario que se presenten las condiciones adecuadas para que el profesorado pueda realizar sus quehaceres educativos de manera correcta, al beneficiar a sus alumnos de forma académica y humana. En tal sentido, después de abordar los planteamientos de este escrito de forma analítica se concluye que, es menester que se manifieste un accionar adecuado desde las prácticas laborales del docente de dicha área, así como en aquellas autoridades y personal relacionado a las labores educativas.