bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quand l’alliance de travail perçue par le conseiller en évolution professionnelle influence l’autonomie du demandeur d’emploi
Authors: Salès-Wuillemin Édith , Minondo-Kaghad Brigitte , De Oliveira Pierre , Clain Anthony
Published: October 2024

Cette étude porte sur l’accompagnement des Demandeurs d’Emploi (DE) par France Travail (FT). Le secteur des services affronte des changements importants en ce qui concerne la qualité du service délivré. FT propose un accompagnement personnalisé et un suivi réactif pour rendre autonome le DE dans sa recherche d’emploi. Ce changement a eu un impact direct sur le travail des Conseillers en Évolution Professionnelle (CEP). Nous étudions la déclinaison de ce nouveau service grâce à l’analyse de l’entretien de suivi d’inscription réalisé par le CEP avec le DE. Nous cherchons à mieux comprendre en quoi l’alliance de travail élaborée durant cet entretien peut favoriser l’autonomie du DE. Nous avons mesuré les liens entre l’alliance de travail perçue par chacun des acteurs et l’autonomie du DE. Aussi, 22 conseillers en évolution professionnelle et 41 demandeurs d’emploi ont été interrogés sur leur perception de l’alliance de travail (c’est-à-dire finalités, moyens et qualité de la relation) élaborée durant l’entretien. Puis ces 41 entretiens ont été analysés pour déterminer l’autonomie du DE selon son positionnement durant l’entretien. Ce positionnement a été appréhendé grâce à une analyse de discours portant sur trois indicateurs : l’occupation de l’espace interlocutoire par le DE, la focalisation du discours sur le DE et le contrôle de l’action par le DE. Les résultats révèlent que seule l’alliance de travail perçue par le CEP est significativement corrélée au positionnement du DE. Plus précisément, la corrélation est significative avec les finalités de l’alliance de travail perçues par les conseillers, la corrélation est partielle avec la qualité de la relation perçue et tendancielle avec les moyens perçus. La perception de l’alliance de travail par le CEP apparaissant comme un levier de l’autonomie du DE, nous proposons de former le conseiller à mobiliser des stratégies langagières lors des entretiens pour changer le positionnement du DE.
Extended Brauer analysis of some Dynkin and Euclidean diagrams
Authors: Cañadas Agustín Moreno , Espinosa Pedro Fernando Fernández , Rodríguez-Nieto José Gregorio , Mendez Odette M , Arteaga-Bastidas Ricardo Hugo
Published: October 2024

The analysis of algebraic invariants of algebras induced by appropriated multiset systems called Brauer configurations is a Brauer analysis of the data defining the multisets. Giving a complete description of such algebraic invariants (e.g., giving a closed formula for the dimensions of algebras induced by significant classes of Brauer configurations) is generally a tricky problem. Ringel previously proposed an analysis of this type in the case of Dynkin algebras, for which so-called Dynkin functions were used to study the numerical behavior of invariants associated with such algebras. This paper introduces two additional tools (the entropy and the covering graph of a Brauer configuration) for Brauer analysis, which is applied to Dynkin and Euclidean diagrams to define Dynkin functions associated with Brauer configuration algebras. Properties of graph entropies defined by the corresponding covering graphs are given to establish relationships between the theory of Dynkin functions, the Brauer configuration algebras theory, and the topological content information theory.
Saturated lysing efficiency of CD8+ cells induced monostable, bistable and oscillatory HIV kinetics
Authors: Xu Shilian
Published: October 2024

Effector CD8+ cells lyse human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV)-infected CD4+ cells by recognizing a viral peptide presented by human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on the CD4+ cell surface, which plays an irreplaceable role in within-host HIV clearance. Using a semi-saturated lysing efficiency of a CD8+ cell, we discuss a model that captures HIV dynamics with different magnitudes of lysing rate induced by different HLA alleles. With the aid of local stability analysis and bifurcation plots, exponential interactions among CD4+ cells, HIV, and CD8+ cells were investigated. The system exhibited unexpectedly complex behaviors that were both mathematically and biologically interesting, for example monostability, periodic oscillations, and bistability. The CD8+ cell lysing rate, the CD8+ cell count, and the saturation effect were combined to determine the HIV kinetics. For a given CD8+ cell count, a low CD8+ cell lysing rate and a high saturation effect led to monostability to a high viral titre, and a low CD8+ cell lysing rate and a low saturation effect triggered periodic oscillations; this explained why patients with a non-protective HLA allele were always associated with a high viral titer and exhibited bad infection control. On the other hand, a high CD8+ cell lysing rate led to bistability and monostability to a low viral titer; this explained why protective HLA alleles are not always associated with good HIV infection outcomes. These mathematical results explain how differences in HLA alleles determine the variability in viral infection.
Vélo et pandémie du Covid-19 : une structuration multiscalaire du réseau associatif en Île-de-France
Authors: Dusong Clément , Faure Emmanuelle , Demailly Kaduna-Eve , Bochaton Audrey
Published: October 2024

Les travaux réalisés autour de la pandémie de Covid-19 présentent cette dernière comme une période de changement radical en matière de mobilité. La crise sanitaire a permis de renouveler les discours sur le vélo comme mode de déplacement quotidien et de franchir de nouvelles étapes en matière de politiques publiques (aides à la réparation de vélos, aménagements cyclables provisoires tels que les "coronapistes"). Cet article étudie la structuration du réseau associatif pro-vélo en Île-de-France, en analysant ses dynamiques spatiales et son évolution de 1970 à 2023. Dans quelle mesure la crise du Covid-19 a-t-elle constitué un accélérateur des processus en cours, ou bien un levier de changements plus radicaux ? L’article mobilise des données quantitatives (recensement d’associations) et qualitatives (récits d’histoires associatives, entretiens d’acteur.rice.s associatifs, de collectivités territoriales et institutions) issues de deux corpus : l’un constitué avant 2020, l’autre après cette date. Les principaux résultats montrent que le rôle de plaidoyer associatif a permis d’ancrer le vélo comme moyen de transport crédible en Île-de-France. Si ces discours pro-vélo sont bien antérieurs à la crise du Covid 19, celle-ci a permis au monde associatif de gagner en légitimité, en structuration et en capacité d’action. Ce renforcement s’est traduit différemment en fonction des échelles d’action.
Le bestiaire d’Adamek
Authors: Aron Paul
Published: October 2024

André-Marcel Adamek est un romancier belge original, dont l’œuvre a rencontré un succès d’audience, mais qui demeure un peu négligé par la critique académique. On le classe généralement dans la tradition nationale des « fantastiqueurs ». L’article insiste sur l’importance des animaux dans son œuvre, et donc sur la possibilité de le lire comme un précurseur d’une nouvelle perception des relations entre humains et animaux.
Christine Van Acker et Nicole Malinconi en quête de présences animales
Authors: Zbierska-Mościcka Judyta
Published: October 2024

L'article se focalise sur deux livres – La Bête a bon dos de Christine Van Acker et Poids plume de Nicole Malinconi – nous invitant à abandonner la perspective anthropocentrée qui nous tient éloignés du vivant non humain. Confondant poésie, science et narration, ils s’efforcent de nous rendre sensibles et pleins de respect face à l’altérité animale. Considérés à la fois comme nos compagnons et nos maîtres, les animaux nous enseignent la lenteur, l’attention et l’émerveillement qui nous permettent de comprendre et de respecter le monde que nous partageons avec eux. Ils nous rendent aussi plus humains. Van Acker et Malinconi travaillent à inventer une langue susceptible de saisir l’insaisissable présence animale.
Vinciane Despret et le poulpe qui déplace les catégories
Authors: Chatelain Françoise
Published: October 2024

Vinciane Despret, philosophe et éthologue médiatique, publie en 2021 Autobiographie d’un poulpe et autres récits d’anticipation. Cet article s’interroge sur les raisons qui l’ont amenée à s’investir dans la littérature de fiction, sur son ambition de rendre compte de la pensée animale et, plus généralement, sur la manière dont peuvent s’articuler connaissance scientifique et création littéraire. Il examine également le choix de l’anticipation comme vecteur d’un discours à la fois philosophique et scientifique.
Éditorial : Les mineurs non accompagnés en Europe : entre diversité des modèles d’accueil et harmonisation des mécanismes de contrôle
Authors: Senovilla Hernández Daniel
Published: October 2024

En l’espace d’une décennie, l’émigration indépendante et spontanée des personnes mineures non accompagnées par des adultes responsables est devenue une manifestation migratoire consolidée au niveau mondial. Quand on considère l’Europe comme lieu de destination des enfants migrants isolés, les statistiques sont peu précises et ne sont pas toujours représentatives de la véritable ampleur du phénomène. Quoi qu’il en soit, les chiffres officiels ou connus sont inférieurs à 5 000 nouveaux cas par an, dans presque tous les États européens.
Visibilité et invisibilité de l’implantation spatiale du commerce d’exportation de véhicules d’occasion à Bruxelles
Authors: Rosenfeld Martin
Published: October 2024

Ce texte propose une réflexion autour de l’implantation spatiale du commerce d’exportation de véhicules d’occasion dans le quartier Heyvaert à Bruxelles. Ce micro-quartier occupe une position de place marchande au sein d’une filière transnationale faisant circuler des voitures d’occasion, qui proviennent de toute l’Europe et sont principalement destinées au marché africain. Cette activité commerciale réunit une multiplicité d’acteurs. Une brève description des fonctions occupées par chacun d’eux permettra de mieux comprendre le fonctionnement de cette filière commerciale.
Invisibilité et identification marginale à la ville : les paradoxes d’un quartier à forte représentation immigrée à Lomé (Togo)
Authors: Spire Amandine
Published: October 2024

L’invisibilité renvoie d’abord à ce qui échappe au regard, ou à ce qui se décèle très peu. En géographie, la notion désigne des formes spatiales et sociales cachées, non dites ou passées sous silence. Aux yeux du chercheur, il s’agit donc d’objets ou de processus marqués par une faible empreinte sur le terrain (en termes empiriques) ou par une absence de représentation officialisée (en termes théoriques).
Le nouveau site Internet de la REMI sur revues.org
Authors: Chabrol Marie
Published: October 2024

Depuis le 15 octobre 2008, le site Internet de la Revue Européenne des Migrations Internationales (REMI) présente un visuel nouveau, plus lisible, plus accessible et plus esthétique que l’ancien. La diffusion des travaux sur les migrations internationales et les relations interethniques n’en sera que plus rapide et plus ouverte à tous1.
Atlas sur les migrations internationales
Authors: Bahoken Françoise
Published: October 2024

Pour compléter l’article, disponible dans ce même numéro, sur les documents cartographiques sur les migrations internationales présents sur Internet, nous proposons une bibliographie commentée consacrée aux atlas et recueils de cartes sur les migrations internationales disponibles au format papier. Les cartes sur les déplacements internationaux -et même nationaux- de population au format papier demeurent en effet les plus courantes, et sans doute les plus utilisées. À notre grande surprise, nous avons pu identifier plus d’une dizaine d’atlas -dont certains sont en outre disponibles sur Internet- qui portent précisément sur des questions liées aux migrations internationales. Nous les présentons sur la base d’un classement par ordre alphabétique du nom du premier auteur et assortis d’une brève présentation.
Dépôt des travaux de Master dans une archive HAL : la base DUMAS
Authors: Tardif Carole
Published: October 2024

Dans l’élan général en faveur de l’Open Access, l’UFR de Sciences Humaines de Grenoble 2 a lancé le projet DUMAS (Dépôt Universitaire de Mémoires Après Soutenance - http://dumas.ccsd.cnrs.fr/), base d’archives ouvertes regroupant des travaux de niveau Master 1 et 2 validés par un jury.
« Magellan », le catalogue multi-sources en ligne de l’association Génériques
Authors: Scioldo-Zürcher Yann
Published: October 2024

Soutenant depuis 1987 un programme de diffusion des cultures de l’immigration, l’association Génériques est devenue un partenaire essentiel dans la construction des recherches portant sur les faits migratoires.
Aspects législatifs de la situation des mineurs étrangers non accompagnés en Belgique
Authors: Van Zeebroeck Charlotte
Published: October 2024

Chaque mois, on estime qu’environ 200 enfants étrangers arrivent en Belgique, seuls ou non accompagnés d’un adulte exerçant sur eux l’autorité parentale (parent ou tuteur). On les appelle couramment les MENA, pour « mineurs étrangers non accompagnés ». 70 % d’entre eux sont des garçons âgés de 15 à 18 ans. Ils viennent principalement d’Afrique (43 %), d’Europe hors Espace économique européen (30 %) et d’Asie (21 %)1.
La atención a los menores extranjeros no acompañados en el país Vasco: modelos de intervención y luces y sombras del sistema de acogida
Authors: Setién María Luisa , Barceló Fermín
Published: October 2024

En los últimos nueve años, el sistema de acogida de menores del País Vasco ha atendido a cerca de 3.000 menoresinmigrantes no acompañados. Anteriormente, no existían extranjeros menores acogidos. Este cambio en los servicios de protección de menores ha generado la necesidad de hacer frente a los retos suscitados por la presencia de estos jóvenes inmigrantes, adaptándose a los nuevos problemas y desarrollando nuevos modelos de intervención para abordarlos.
Reinhart Fuchs
Authors: Heinrich dit le Sournois
Published: October 2024

Cette adaptation alsacienne du Roman de Renart date de la fin du xiie siècle ou du début du xiiie siècle. On y retrouve de nombreux épisodes empruntés à l’œuvre française, comme Renart et les anguilles ou la pêche au seau, mais ils sont réagencés dans une perspective nouvelle. Tandis que la première partie du récit demeure assez proche de l’esprit ludique et facétieux des branches françaises dont elle s’inspire et présente un renard qui tente, avec plus au moins de succès, de piéger d’autres animaux, le deuxième mouvement se veut beaucoup plus acerbe et se distingue par son originalité. L’auteur alsacien y décrit un monde à l’envers où la malhonnêteté et la ruse l’emportent sur toutes les autres valeurs. À travers cette critique de la société contemporaine, Heinrich dit le Sournois vise également le pouvoir impérial, dénonçant la tyrannie et le manque de loyauté des Hohenstaufen. Cette édition présente le texte moyen haut-allemand établi d’après le Manuscrit 341 de la bibliothèque universitaire de Heidelberg et intègre le fragment de Cassel qui constitue la version la plus ancienne du récit dont nous disposons. Le texte alsacien est accompagné d’une introduction, d’une traduction française et de nombreuses notes permettant de le situer dans son contexte social et historique.
Organisational Forgetting
Authors: Verma Sohail , Bhalla Pretty
Published: October 2024

This study's objective was to elucidate the notion of organizational forgetfulness through an analysis of relevant literature. The study will first concentrate on the idea of forgetting in general. After that, the associated ideas will be made clear and the notion of organizational forgetfulness will be discussed. There will be a statement of potential future research directions in this topic, followed by the study's results. Since the idea of organizational learning has gained greater traction than the idea of organizational forgetting, this study and others of a similar nature are significant.
Unveiling the Power Play
Authors: Shukla Rishi Prakash , Saluja Shefali , Singh Archana , Verma Smriti , Nair Vilas
Published: October 2024

This study explores branding opportunities in globalizing sports events, with a focus on India's sporting landscape, particularly the Indian Premier League (IPL). Employing a mixed-method approach, the research integrates quantitative data from a survey of 335 respondents with qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups. The study investigates key constructs of brand awareness, brand associations, perceived quality, and brand loyalty to understand how sports brands can leverage these elements to achieve global recognition and engagement. The findings reveal that the IPL has achieved high brand awareness, with strong recall and recognition of its teams, logos, and major sponsors. Positive brand associations, such as excitement, entertainment, and quality, significantly contribute to their strong brand image. High satisfaction with the overall quality of IPL matches, event organization, and player performance enhances brand loyalty, which is further driven by emotional engagement, community building, and innovation.
Mobile Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things Security and Privacy
Authors: Salama Ramiz , Al-Turjman Fadi
Published: October 2024

Security and privacy are critical factors in the rapidly emerging fields of mobile cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Because mobile devices are so widely used and IoT devices are becoming ingrained in many aspects of our life, it is increasingly imperative to protect sensitive data and respect user privacy. This abstract looks at the challenges, solutions, and technology surrounding security and privacy in the context of mobile cloud computing and the Internet of Things. Data protection at all stages of life, from processing and transmission to storage and retrieval, is one of the core concerns in this field. Data encryption techniques are crucial for shielding confidential information from unauthorized access or interception. Access control systems control user permissions and stop unauthorized access to resources, while robust identity management approaches guarantee the identities of people and devices.
Catalyzing Sustainable Futures
Authors: Fouzdar Akanksha Singh , Saxena Ankit , Oberai Himani
Published: October 2024

This chapter focuses on how CSR would enable the realization of SDGs set by the United Nations in Asia. The chapter looks at how businesses across the region are harnessing CSR to contribute to thematic areas such as poverty alleviation, education, gender equality, and action on climate. Building from appropriate case studies from various Asian countries, the chapter would depict various CSR strategies and their coincidence with the SDGs, whether an opportunity or challenge. It also explores how these initiatives are effective, taking into consideration cultural, economic, and regulatory contexts within regions. The chapter goes through an analysis of the successes but also the limitations of CSR in Asia as a steppingstone to argue for the need to find more integrated, collaborative, and innovative approaches if the SDGs are to be realized. This puts very strong emphasis on the need for further commitment by business if sustainable development in the region is to be driven forward effectively.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Healthcare
Authors: Melina Anna Maria , Cristofaro Concetta Lucia , Ventura Marzia , Vesperi Walter
Published: October 2024

Contemporary society requires every organization to operate with a sense of social responsibility. Many organizations, including those in the healthcare sector, now include corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in their work programs. Today, healthcare organizations have different choices and tools to communicate their CSR activities. The use of traditional means of communication of CSR (social, sustainability and integrated reports, codes of ethics, certification standards, etc.) is often integrated with the implementation of interactive communication technologies (internet, websites, social media, social networks, mobile apps) that have gained ground year after year. This paper analyzes how new technologies support the development and attention of CSR in the healthcare sector.
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Health Sector
Authors: Boulesnam Mohamed , Hocini Ouissam
Published: October 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a cornerstone of contemporary business practices, embodying a company's dedication to ethical conduct, sustainable development, and social welfare. The healthcare sector, due to its essential role in society and the increasing demand for enhanced healthcare services, has recently gained prominence as a focal point for CSR initiatives. This study aims to investigate the contributions of leading companies, specifically Canon and Sony, as ranked by the RepTrak platform for corporate reputation, to the healthcare sector as part of their CSR activities. By analyzing their annual and sustainability reports from 2023, this research seeks to identify their tangible contributions to healthcare and evaluate the correlation between CSR practices and corporate reputation.
User Perceptions in Measuring the Impact of Digital Health Platforms on Social Care
Authors: Sathasivam Dinesh , Vidyashankar Renuka , R. Nalini
Published: October 2024

The present study aims to measure the perception of users towards digital health platforms and its benefits to society. Researcher has collected 282 responses from the respondents. Notably, younger adults, particularly those aged 21 to 40 years, are the predominant users, reflecting a strong inclination towards digital health applications within this demographic. The trend of using these platforms for both personal and family healthcare underscores a preference for family-inclusive solutions. The preference for mobile devices among 97.3% of respondents emphasized the need for mobile-optimized digital health platforms. Apollo 24/7's prominence as the most used application suggests its strong market presence and user satisfaction. The factor analysis identifies four main factors influencing the use of digital health platforms, accounting for a substantial proportion of the variance in the dataset. These factors highlight the significant trends and characteristics affecting users' engagement, proactive health management, trust in security, and barriers to adoption.
Patient-Centered Care for TB Patients
Authors: Srinivasan S. , Lama Prabha
Published: October 2024

The research study emphasized patient-centred care using a community assessment tool for persons with TB. The main objective was to identify the timeliness of healthcare services, access to TB services, quality of information from TB patients, and attitudes of healthcare providers, communities, and families towards TB patients. Conducted in the Trichy district across nearly 10 TUs, site selection was based on TB champions, high caseload, and District TB Officer suggestions. The study had a descriptive design with convenient sampling and used a mixed-method approach. The sample size was nearly 1,223 TB patients, including in-patients, current patients, and those who completed treatment within 6 months. The study aims to promote corporate social responsibility, provide better treatment for all patients, enhance their lives, and effectively eliminate TB.
Healthcare Professionals' Attitudes Towards Digital Technology to Support Their Mental Wellbeing
Authors: Bonello Stephanie , Buttigieg Sandra C.
Published: October 2024

Digital mental health therapies have been suggested to improve the accessibility and use of psychological treatment. However, little information is available about the attitudes and behavioural intentions of healthcare professionals towards such treatments for personal use. Poor attitudes and negative behavioural intentions can cause a significant barrier to the uptake and utilisation of this form of therapy. Therefore, this study sought to explore the attitudes and intentions of healthcare professionals towards digital mental health services. The relationships between attitudes, intentions, mental health status, and demographics were also investigated. The present study took the form of a quantitative cross-sectional needs analysis by distributing an online questionnaire to the targeted population. The findings from this study suggest a neutral attitude towards digital therapy, while maintaining openness to its utilization. Additionally, the findings highlight the need to enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge about digital therapy's empirical effectiveness.
Bridging Gaps in Palliative Care Through Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: M. Maya , Joseph Priya
Published: October 2024

The National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) in India was launched in 2012 with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of patients and their families affected with life limiting illness. Along with interventions at the government level, voluntary and community based models are also implemented through non-governmental organisations (NGOs). However, there is a dearth of adequate palliative care services in the country. The growing demand for robust palliative care systems requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders. This chapter explores the trends and patterns of corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending for palliative care in India based on the CSR reports submitted by companies and analyses the potential of corporate contributions to ensure a meaningful palliative care management system. The study aims to establish possible linkages between Government's interventions, NGO involvement and CSR funding which could ensure a robust palliative care system in India which would help the country to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3).
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Pharmaceutical Companies
Authors: Rabbani Md. Golam , Akash Asif All Mahmud
Published: October 2024

Apart from its defined contribution, the role of CSR in addressing health-related issues is not without criticisms. It is given critical weight, particularly about the CSR practices led by the pharmaceutical companies owing to its outright linkage with health outcomes. Thus, shedding light on pharmaceutical companies involved in dealing with a major public health threat associated with antibiotic resistance (ABR) through some forms of CSR practice is of greater importance. This chapter explores CSR practice backed by the evidence from ABR tackling strategies in Bangladesh. Recruiting a case study method, this chapter resorts to some broader theoretical underpinnings of CSR. Primary findings indicate that while CSR is viewed as a self-regulatory mechanism is inadequate in the ground reality. Pharmaceutical companies maintaining legal and ethical standards in antibiotic promotion fall short. Such unethical practices largely became visible with participants reporting taking antibiotics indiscriminately. It worsens due to the lax drug regulation at the field- level in Bangladesh.
Socially Responsible Marketing and Children's Health
Authors: Duarte Lima Joana Maria , Sousa Bruno Barbosa
Published: October 2024

In a world where children's health and well-being are non-negotiable priorities, this research emerges completely at the intersection between socially responsible marketing and the promotion of children's health, meticulously focusing its attention on the pharmaceutical sector, notably the involving the field of dermocosmetics. The analysis addresses in detail the fundamentals of socially responsible marketing, examining how ethical communication strategies and sustainable practices influence consumer perception and behavior. Consumer behavior is explored identically, investigating the role of brand attachment and examining how the emotional connection between consumers and brands can be strengthened or compromised, through the marketing strategies adopted. It is imperative to highlight quality management as the foundation on which consumer trust is built. This study includes a detailed review of academic and professional literature relevant to understanding the key concepts and practices of socially responsible marketing in the context of children's health.
The Societal Dynamics Unravelling the Impact of Social Media
Authors: Chandratreya Abhijit
Published: October 2024

The chapter titled “The Societal Dynamics: Unravelling the Impact of Social Media” investigates the influence of social media on contemporary society. It examines the ramifications of social media platforms on various facets of human interaction, communication, and behavior. key themes such as digital identity construction, online activism, misinformation dissemination, and the commodification of attention. By exploring these dynamics, it elucidates the intricate interplay between technological advancements and societal shifts, shedding light on the complexities of navigating the digital landscape in the 21st century.
Assessment of Social Media From the Perspective of Digital Ethics and Human Rights
Authors: Baydili Ismail
Published: October 2024

The impact of social media on our lives is significant and extends to a wide audience. However, this impact can sometimes lead to negative consequences. Despite spending a large part of our daily lives on social media platforms, it is observed that a structure to regulate these platforms and protect the fundamental rights of users has not been fully established. Although social media platforms have developed various rules within themselves and made regulations accordingly, the vague nature of these rules can sometimes become a hindrance to establishing order. Consequently, there is a necessity for the establishment of more general and transparent regulations to govern the operations of social media platforms. In this study, the concept of social media, the relationship between social media and privacy, freedom of expression in the context of human rights and communication freedoms are discussed. Subsequently, ethical statements of various social media platforms are examined while maintaining a general perspective.
Three Fakes With Deep Learning Techniques Fake News, Fake Reviewers, and Deepfakes
Authors: Boongasame Laor
Published: October 2024

The internet has brought convenience to the world. Many people communicate with each other through social media. Truth and lies are among the conveniences that people enjoy. Fake news and fake reviews cause problems for many people, both physically and mentally. For example, mentally, it may cause misunderstandings. Physically, it may lead to incorrect behavior towards the body, such as eating the wrong food or medicine. As a result, this paper presents a survey of research on various false stories that exist on social media. This paper will focus on three distinct topics: 1) fake news; 2) fake reviews; and 3) deepfakes. All three will be surveys of false stories used in deep learning. Some of the three tasks may contain the same information. At the same time, the theory may consist of multiple parts. Next, this chapter will present it in separate parts, hoping that readers will gain an understanding of fake social media and find it useful for future research.
Blockchain Technology for Secure and Trustworthy IoT Systems
Authors: Dinesh Kumar K. , Ravi Jayavadivel , Nachiappan Balusamy , Mohanraj A. , Shankar B. Prabhu , Najmusher H.
Published: October 2024

The fast Internet of Technology (IoT) growth has transformed industries by connecting gadgets and allowing real-time data change. But this increase additionally brings tremendous safety disturbing situations, which include records breaches, cyber assaults, and authentication vulnerabilities. The blockchain era gives a powerful approach to those issues through its decentralized, immutable ledger, which enhances protection, receive as proper, and transparency in IoT systems. It explores blockchain integration with IoT, focusing on how blockchain's decentralized safety fashions, immutable statistics, and consensus mechanisms can mitigate the important factor protection risks inherent in IoT networks. It discusses the capability blessings, which include superior data integrity, robust authentication, and identification management, at the same time as additionally addressing demanding situations like scalability and energy efficiency. It additionally examines practical programs of blockchain in IoT, which include smart contracts for automating strategies, decentralized identity management, and privacy-maintaining records techniques (Esmaili & Teimouri, 2024). Case studies from smart towns, commercial IoT, and healthcare provide real-world examples of blockchain's impact on improving IoT protection.
Enhancing Data Security and Accessibility in Libraries Through Blockchain Technology
Authors: Nachiappan Balusamy , C. Viji , A. Mohanraj , Moorthi Iyyappan , Hussain Mir Mahmood , N. Rajkumar
Published: October 2024

Implementing blockchain in libraries involves several key steps to ensure successful integration and optimal functionality. Firstly, libraries need to identify specific use cases where blockchain technology can add value, such as in cataloging, digital rights management, and user authentication. Following this, it's essential to conduct a feasibility study and pilot projects to evaluate the effectiveness of blockchain applications in a library setting. This should be complemented by training staff on blockchain fundamentals and its benefits. Building partnerships with blockchain experts and technology providers can also facilitate a smoother implementation process. Technical considerations include ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, choosing the appropriate blockchain platform (public, private, or consortium), and integrating blockchain with existing library management systems. Infrastructure requirements involve upgrading or investing in new hardware and software that support blockchain operations, as well as ensuring a reliable and scalable network infrastructure.
Secure and Transparent Transactions in Libraries Using Blockchain
Authors: Sabeena S. , Sathviga C. , Jaishankar R.
Published: October 2024

Libraries are using blockchain technology, which is known for its robust security, to improve their services. This paper investigates how blockchain technology might improve accessibility, security, and efficiency in library operations. The decentralized ledger of blockchain technology safely logs and verifies transactions, safeguarding information and avoiding unwanted modifications. Smart contracts can be utilized by libraries to minimize human intervention and administrative errors by automating procedures like book lending and returns and managing fees. Blockchain integration addresses critical issues by keeping immutable records of transactions, thus enhancing data security and reducing the risk of cyberattacks. By storing all transactions in a ledger that is only accessible to authorized users, this transparency fosters confidence. Furthermore, blockchain simplifies resource sharing and lending between libraries by accurately tracking and verifying shared materials. This method enhances the management of digital content, ensuring secure access to books and resources.
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Monitoring and Management
Authors: Dutta Jayashri , Medhi Smitakshi , Gogoi Mayurakshi , Borgohain Lisha , Abdel Maboud Nourhan Gamal , Muhameed Hanaa Mustafa
Published: October 2024

Remote sensing (RS) and geographical information system (GIS) have been extensively used for their ability to provide better scope for decision making in terms of monitoring and managing various natural resources: water, land, forest, agriculture, natural hazards, climate change, etc. In this chapter, the authors precisely discuss in detail about the various applications of remote sensing and GIS in numerous fields such as monitoring water quality, crop modelling, monitoring wildlife habitat and forest management, application in agriculture and soil science, water resource, as well as natural disaster management. This chapter will also incorporate several case studies where GIS and remote sensing were used as a powerful tool to delineate and monitor environmental changes and take the necessary steps to manage the same. This chapter will thus focus on the importance of remote sensing and GIS and its impact in sound decision-making, which in turn will secure the sustainable utilization of natural resources to reach the requirements of present as well as future generations.
Integrating GALDIT and GIS for Assessing Sea Water Intrusion Susceptibility in the Akermoud Coastal Water Table, Morocco
Authors: Khouz Abdellah , Trindade Jorge , El Bchari Fatima , Santos Pedro Pinto , Reis Eusébio , Moumane Adil , Ezzahra El Ghazali Fatima , Jadoud Mourad , Bougadir Blaid
Published: October 2024

The Akermoud coastal aquifer, situated in the northern region of Essaouira, Morocco, is an aquifer that has an important productive capacity, mainly used for irrigation. However, uncontrolled exploitation has increased the risk of sea water intrusion, leading to deteriorating water quality and threatening agricultural sustainability. In this research, in order to access susceptibility to sea water intrusion (SWI), six elements derived from diverse databases are used. Variables were combined in a GALDIT and GIS models, resulting in the analysis of 40 groundwater samples from wells. Results highlight the imminent threat of sea water encroachment into the coastal groundwater system. The resulting GALDIT index map indicates a notably high susceptibility index along a 3 km coastal band, between Tensift Oued and Bhaybeh Beach, enlarging southwards up to 5 km. Saline intrusion patterns are particularly observed between Zaouiet El Kourati and Ouled El Fequih villages, where the merging of saline and fresh waters amplifies salinization, affecting approximately 24% of the study area.
CXCL12/CXCR4 Axis Promotes the Chemotaxis and Phagocytosis of B Cells through the PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway in an Early Vertebrate
Authors: Gao Along , Lin Yuhua , Chai Yiwen , Han Jugan , Wu Liting , Ye Jianmin
Published: October 2024

Chemokines play crucial roles in the regulation of immune cell migration and development. The CXCL12/CXCR4 axis has been extensively studied in mammals, but its regulatory mechanism in teleost fish remains unclear. In this study, we used Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as a teleost model to investigate the mediation of the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis in IgM+ B cells. Our findings demonstrate that the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis exhibits chemotactic activity on IgM+ B cells and promotes the phagocytosis of IgM+ B cells. Blocking CXCR4 severely impairs the chemotaxis and phagocytosis of IgM+ B cells in vitro and reduces the percentages and numbers of IgM+ B cells that migrate to peripheral blood after pathogen infection in vivo. This reduction in migration leads to a decrease in the inflammatory response, an increase in tissue bacterial load, and a decrease in survival rate. We also discovered that the evolutionarily conserved PI3K-AKT signaling pathway and Girdin are involved in the immune response during Streptococcus agalactiae infection. Inhibitors of the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway prevent the chemotaxis and phagocytosis of IgM+ B cells, impair the expression and phosphorylation levels of related proteins in vitro, and prevent IgM+ B cells chemotaxis into the peripheral blood after pathogen infection in vivo. Furthermore, CXCR4 blocking significantly downregulates the expression of AKT and Girdin. Overall, our study reveals the regulatory mechanism of the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis on IgM+ B cells via the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway in tilapia, suggesting that the functions of the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis in B cells may be conserved between mammals and teleost fish.
Assessment of Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Ultrasonography
Authors: Sarkar Koushik , Chaudhury Maheswar , Bahinipati Pravakar , Das Somadatta
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

The reliability of the diaphragm thickening fraction in predicting weaning failure in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), as well as the relationship between the patients’ diaphragmatic inspiratory excursion and diaphragmatic thickness.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty mechanically ventilated patients participated in this hospital-based cross-sectional prospective study in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Patients who had been on a mechanical ventilator for at least 7 days and whose legal guardian was willing to provide consent were also included in the research. People with hemodynamic instability and those whose legal guardians were reluctant to comply were excluded.

Results:

Using diaphragmatic thickening fraction as a diagnostic criterion, the weaning failure group consisted of 24 patients, out of which we predicted diaphragmatic dysfunction (DD) in 19 patients. The weaning success group consisted of 26 patients, of which we predicted no DD in 21 patients. Weaning success or failure was predicted by diaphragmatic thickening fraction with a sensitivity of 79.16% and a specificity of 80.76%, diaphragm excursion with a sensitivity of 70.8% and an 80.7%, and diaphragmatic thickness with a sensitivity of 66.66% and a specificity of 73.91%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Diagnosing DD in mechanically ventilated, figuring out if extubation would be effective or not, monitoring respiratory effort, and assessing atrophy in ICU patients, ultrasonography may be an effective and accurate technique for mechanical ventilation patients, and it provides a convenient, noninvasive, affordable, and secure way to assess DD.
COVID-19 and Health-care Business Continuity in Africa: Perceptions of Risks and Vulnerabilities by Mid-level Management Staff in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ndubuisi Mokogwu , Akoria Obehi Aituaje , Obaseki Darlington Ewaen , Gregrey Oko-oboh Agbonvihele
Published: October 2024

Objectives:

The novel SARS-CoV-2 outbreak disrupted businesses globally and created fears in the general public and among health-care professionals. Almost universally, considerations about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects became priority in the daily operations of businesses, leaving hitherto pressing concerns in the back stage. Early in the pandemic, the management of University of Benin Teaching Hospital set up a Business Continuity Team which undertook an evaluation of the perceptions of mid-level hospital managers about their departments’ and units’ risks and vulnerabilities in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

Methods:

A modified International Labour Organization (ILO) risk profile self-assessment tool which focused on “people,” “processes,” “profits,” and “partnerships” was used to assess mid-level managers’ perceptions of their respective departments’ and units’ risks and vulnerabilities, consequent on the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were obtained from heads of departments and units using an online survey. Final scores were divided into terciles (three equal groups) in respect of perceived risks and adverse outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scores in the lower tercile were grouped as low risk/vulnerability, the middle group of scores as medium risk/vulnerability, and scores in the upper tercile as high risk/vulnerability.

Results:

Responses were obtained from 35 (49.3%) of the 71 clinical and nonclinical departments and units in the hospital. Fifteen of these (42.9%) were clinical. Nineteen (54.2%) departments were assessed to be at high risk/vulnerability, 9 (47.4%) of which were clinical. Twelve (34.3%) departments were assessed to be at medium risk/vulnerability – 4 (33.3%) of them, clinical. No department was assessed to be at low risk. The highest risk ratings were in the domains of “profits” and “partnerships:” 54 (84.4%) mid-level managers assessed their departments and units to be at high risk of the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic with respect to “profits” and 51 (79.7%) with respect to “partnerships.”

Conclusion:

Mid-level managers in clinical and nonclinical departments and units assessed their departments and units to be at medium and high risk of the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, using the ILO’s modified tool. Our findings enabled the management of the hospital and the Business Continuity Team to address the specific areas of concerns that were highlighted, develop contingency plans, and frame risk communication during the pandemic, with a view to fostering increased sense of safety in the workforce. This approach to risk assessment is repeatable, and we recommended it to other hospitals in Africa.
An Uncommon Case of Plasmodium vivax Malaria with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Rare Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors: Verma Anuragani , Singh Anurag , Rawat Shalini , Kushwaha Rashmi
Published: October 2024

Malaria is a severe health issue in India despite government efforts. Malaria has many complications, some of which can be life-threatening. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a prominent malaria complication, besides renal failure, cerebral malaria, pulmonary edema, and anemia. We report a young man with Plasmodium vivax malaria who developed septic shock due to DIC. A 25-year-old male had a fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea for 5 days. On clinical examination, the patient was in distress and had a fever of 102.6°F with a blood pressure of 86/46 mmHg. A complete blood count revealed anemia, leukocytopenia, and severe thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear findings showed a P. vivax parasite in red blood cells with the presence of a few schistocytes. Further coagulation tests showed raised prothrombin, partial thromboplastin time, and d-dimer. DIC and septic shock required critical care unit admission. Conservative treatment with artesunate and lumefantrine completely cured him. This unusual case shows that P. vivax causes severe malaria and its morbid consequences. It stresses early diagnosis and treatment to prevent mortality and morbidity.