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Scouting the Influence of Instructing Entrepreneurship Education in Indian Schools for Entrepreneurial Skills Growth: Mission Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Authors: Goyal Mukta , Srivastava Abhishek
Published: February 2024

Many new and abnormal solutions turn into new standards with a deeper understanding of the connection with the lockdown scenario in COVID-19. However, with loads of problems, we have managed to turn our business with new dealings followed by varied mysteries. Undoubtedly, we are now turning into a noble mechanism to drive in the direction of finding conclusive and ground-breaking results for the mass concerns in association with Internal Marketing Communications. Updated information now covers the promotions and correspondence business of the current new normal-like situation. Communication helps in understanding workers' awareness, habits, interests, preferences, and feelings as essential ingredients to preserve integrity from an introspective perspective. Internal communication is the connection that links emotions and behaviors in a contemporary work environment. The study's objective is to identify efficacious internal marketing techniques adopted by different prominent organizations in post COVID-19 era and compare strategies adopted with internal marketing in pre- and Post-Covid situations for employees. Despite challenges faced by organizations which are unparalleled to the existing scenario and can pretend like devastating effect in the pandemic situation, here in this paper, researchers have tried to drag the concepts of disruption of services with different prominent organizations in connection with the management of sales along with the requirements to manage the workforce to induce them to operate remotely and off-course in analyzing situations. Researchers have also focused on issues like the health and welfare of workforces and significant contributions to society. Now communication plays a key role in the pandemic situation, and the integration of technologies now serves as a major rescuer. The study showed that in-house communication professionals play a significant role in their entire organization since they collaborate with other staff to ensure that companies run as smoothly as possible. It also states that this epidemic leads management teams to notice that businesses cannot expand, succeed, or prosper without consciousness, commitment, and diligent staff, ultimately giving people the feeling of knowing products with virtual reality.
Comparartive Performance Apraisal of Selected Mutual Funds
Authors: Shukla Neeraj , Shukla Shipra
Published: February 2024

Since their inception, Mutual Funds are very much popular among investors. The most important reason for this can be a highly productive return and less risk level. It provides an opportunity for low-income individuals to directly participate in the financial market through which they can increase their return at lower risk. This paper focuses on various aspects which need to be investigated for investment in Mutual Fund. As the investments in Mutual Funds are growing in this current business scenario, proper analysis of risk and return should be made for investment in Mutual funds. This review paper is focused on various aspects of the Mutual Fund Industry and its related schemes.
Digital Divide as the Entrepreneurial Growth Engine in the Covid Era: A Review
Authors: Kumar Alok , Pathak Pramod
Published: February 2024

It has been customary for human beings to somehow attribute to nature an opportunity or a challenge that forced organizations and people to mend ways and processes to keep the business running or accelerating beyond the threshold. COVID is no exception. It threw up both challenges and opportunities to the business world and served as a strict teacher who leaves no stone unturned in implementing values and ethics across personal and organizational domains. India has always been a hotbed of activities, traditionally, in colonial times and late when the Digital wave happens to sweep one and all, irrespective of demographics and businesses. Undoubtedly, the Silicon Valley in the US hitherto was the understood leader in terms of technology utilization and innovating through various platforms to widen the already massive reach of the world over integrating the marketing and other functional strategies to rule the business world. However, then the ‘developing’ nations of Asia have started posing a stiff challenge to them – especially countries like China, India, Korea, and a few of South East Asia. West has always portrayed East with zone lag in terms of ‘materialistic’ development that portrays modern economy definitions; however, COVID made us understand the inside-out story on various fronts, including the digital landscape! The pandemic has forced economies the world over to redefine their priorities both economically and socially. Undoubtedly, we are a vast nation trying to move faster over the past decade in terms of developing and augmenting our ‘basics’ and penetration of digital technology has made things more accessible in terms of reach and speed. The behavioral dynamics associated with the mantra of ‘self-reliance’ bring in steep changes and newer paradigms of defining businesses and their successes. The entrepreneurial moods of the prominent young population are on the upswing, disruptions and innovations being the critical drivers catalyzed by what is famous as a ‘digital’ resource. This paper tries to highlight through a firsthand gaze-through available and emerging digital dynamics influencing ways of doing businesses and redefining customer satisfaction and how the digital divide, as we call it in India owing to infrastructure and usage variations, would redefine the market segments and serve the customers, mostly young, who are native to the uncertain world of experimentations.
Data Protection and Right to Privacy
Authors: Tiwari Shrish K. , Shukla Ayush
Published: February 2024

With the development of information and technology, our lifestyle has become such that one cannot live without using the internet, mobile phones, laptops, android phones applications etc. Due to this, human beings become exposed and knowingly or unknowingly share their personal data on these platforms. In this way, their right to privacy which is one of the aspects of the right to live with dignity, comes at stake. Privacy being a basic human right, we must recognize that a vision protective of information privacy in cyberspace will be singularly hard to maintain. The protection of the privacy interests of netizens is is in their hands. If netizens refuse to disclose their data, marketers have to employ technical measures which can be legally prevented. Objectives: The paper attempts to identify ways by which privacy is at risk to breach. The paper also aims to analyze the legal provisions available to maintain the privacy of any human being. Methodology: The paper is based on secondary information extracted from court cases, bare act of cyber-related laws, the constitution of India and press releases. The article will follow an analytical approach to understand the status of privacy in Indian laws. Main Findings: The major finding of the paper is that the unavailability of a specific law, rules for privacy is exist in the Indian legal system Implications: Digital revolution is now on full pace. Things are being virtual, digital life replacing physical one. People appreciate the digital avatar of social media because of breach of privacy if users do not follow due safety measures. This study has importance recognizing the importance of privacy in the course of maintaining the dignity of people. This study also inevitable in the legal sphere to identify legal remedies in case of breach of privacy. Novelty of Study: This study is original as it attempts to create an awareness regarding how privacy of an individual is important and should be kept unopened for strangers.
A Study on the Potential of Online Marketing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India
Authors: Jha Pawan K. , Adnan Shah Ali
Published: February 2024

An important part of the Indian economy comprises micro, small, and medium enterprise businesses, which contribute a great deal to industrial output, exports, employment, manufacturing for home and foreign markets, and other factors. Small Medium Enterprises in the service industry are the focus of this study, which examines the current marketing options accessible to them and the potential of online marketing. It has been divided into two parts. The evaluations focused on the sorts of service organizations in the Small Medium Enterprise sector that use SME marketing and social media platforms to sell themselves online. According to the study’s findings, small Medium Enterprise service providers have been shown to represent a niche market in their respective industries. For small and medium enterprise businesses, online media has grown in relevance over time, and it might be a great platform for marketing success. Online marketing and social media facilitate the acquisition, nurturing, and consolidation of leads based on recommendations and reviews, allowing companies to better interact with customers. Research has proven that internet marketing is cost-effective to establish and retain client lists for small and medium enterprises.
Child Health: National Asset of Future Generation
Authors: Mishra Jyoti , Singh Abhishek K.
Published: February 2024

India is the world’s leading country in young population, and this is the most crucial factor in development and sustainability. This could become possible due to the protection of child health. Without protecting child health development of country is impossible. The paper focuses how issues related with child health can be solved. The paper also explains the measures taken by the government and other foundations to resolve the issues related to child health.
A Study on Problems and Challenges Faced by the Women Entrepreneurs in Lucknow District
Authors: Shrivastav Priyanka , Singh Amit K. , Lakshmi Gauraw
Published: February 2024

Entrepreneurs play a very significant role in the development of a nation. These are the people who bring new ideas tothe market and work hard to make their ideas achievable with profits. Women Entrepreneurs is meant to be a group ofwomen who commence, manage, control, and exercise a business organization. Any enterprise run by a woman or groupof women comes under the head of women entrepreneurs. The Government of India (GOI 2006) has defined a femaleentrepreneur as "A women entrepreneur is defined as an enterprise owned and controlled by women having a minimumfinancial interest of 51% of the capital and giving at least 51% of employment generated in the enterprise to women.". Inother words, Women Entrepreneur is someone who takes up challenges to meet their personal desires, needs, and wantsand becomes financially independent. Earlier, it was observed that women were the most unexplored resource in thefield of entrepreneurship. But, today, females entrepreneurs have gained much recognition and importance in view ofestablishing a new venture and contributing to the development and growth of the economy as a whole. In the city ofLucknow, the women entrepreneurs didn't face the challenges of funding or ideas, but the main problem was the 'log kyakahengey' attitude, and this is the main reason most women had not put their dreams to work. This research paper triesto know about the problems and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs while doing business in the city of Lucknow.
Investigating and Comprehending the Value of Effective E-WOM for Improving E-retailer Services in India
Authors: Sahu Shantanu Kumar
Published: February 2024

This study aims to comprehend and explore the beneficial electronic word-of-mouth (E-WOM) for enhancing e-retailerservices in India. It looks into the elements that affect consumers' e-women and e-satisfaction with online store services.One aspect of e-wom that distinguishes it from conventional marketing communication is the mechanism for the positivefeedback. This study investigates why e-wom will be a strategic choice for Indian e-retailers by looking at current researchon the service quality construct and e-satisfaction. With the positive benefits of e-women in mind, this research will helpmarketers devise a plan to enhance the services offered by online merchants. The insights can help online retailers andother marketers grow their companies.
Evolution, acceptance, and adaptation of Fintech: A road map towards sustainable development
Authors: Chatterjee Ridhika , Srivastava Tapsi , Kaur Nabhjeet
Published: February 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could be considered the paramount objective for all nations in the world. In keeping with this, a sound global financial system is now required to fulfill its mandate to encourage the mobilization of private capital for the achievement of sustainable development and consistent economic growth. Blockchain, the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence are just a few of the recent technological advancements that have been made possible by digital transformation and advancement, specifically in the finance sector. Traditional banks, regulators, and policymakers are all paying close attention to the buzz surrounding Fintech. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the integration and innovation of emerging technologies and finance have accelerated financial technology development (FinTech). In this paper, we reviewed the literature on the evolution of Fintech in terms of regulations and policies, as well as the role of Fintech in achieving financial inclusion and sustainable development goals. We reviewed the fintech ecosystem and segregated it into three segments, from 2010-2015, 2016-2020, and 2021 to present. We have discussed the existing literature from the mentioned timeline and concluded that despite being surrounded by numerous challenges, the acceptance of Fintech has boomed over the period of time and created some new avenues for the future that support future sustainable international trade while also facilitating the SDGs.
The Literature Review of Blockchain and Its Applications
Authors: Mishra Gopal , Dixit Yachika
Published: February 2024

Blockchain has been viewed as a breakthrough and an innovative technology due to its privacy, security, immutability, and data integrity characteristics. This technology enables cryptographically secure and anonymous financial transactions among the user nodes of the network enabling the transactions to be validated and approved by all the users in a transparent environment. It is a revolutionary technology that earned its emerging popularity through the usage of digital cryptocurrencies. Even though blockchain holds a promising scope of development in the online transaction system, it is prone to several security and vulnerability issues. In this paper, blockchain methodology, literature review, its applications, and security issues are discussed which might shed some light on blockchain enthusiasts and researchers.
Digital Marketing A Way to Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Authors: Ahmad Yusairah , Chowdhary Abhishek
Published: February 2024

Organizations being aatmanirbhar will catalyse the country to economic growth. Digital marketing can be very useful as a tool for enterprises to achieve the goal of being self-reliant. We have discussed the emergence of the concept of aatmanirbhar Bharat and its future implications. The usefulness of digital marketing in achieving the goal of atmanirbhar Bharat. Digitalization can also simplify operations, make marketing campaigns more effective and open new revenue options. Any one or a combination of business websites, mobile applications, social network pages, search engines, emails and automation, digital partnerships, and more are all examples of digital marketing. These techniques are very useful. Then we discussed a case of how google and Facebook have captured the Indian online media. Most of the revenues go to these companies. We need to have our in-house platforms, applications and social media platforms so that we can keep the revenue earned from the Indian news with the Indian companies. There comes the requirement and need of developing an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Some policy changes will also be required to promote our platforms and limit the use of foreign platforms to shift maximum traffic to our platforms and hence developing an atmanirbhar Bharat.
CAPITÃS DE CONGADAS: ATUAÇÃO DE LIDERANÇAS FEMININAS NA FESTA DE REINADO DE NOSSA SENHORA DO ROSÁRIO EM SANTO ANTÔNIO DO MONTE (MG)
Authors: Santos Francimário Vito dos
Published: February 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a participação de mulheres capitãs de congadas no contexto da festa de reinado de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, São Benedito e Santa Efigênia, em Santo Antônio do Monte (MG). O reinado ou congado é uma manifestação religiosa que possui características afro-brasileiras, introduzida no Brasil colônia pelos negros escravizados. A festa de reinado reencena a coroação de Nossa Senhora por meio do coroamento de reis e rainhas congos, perpétuos e festeiros. A presença de mulheres líderes de congadas ocorre a partir do início de 2000. Até então, as funções ocupadas por elas se restringiam aos trabalhos domésticos necessários à realização dos festejos, atuando nos bastidores da celebração. Nas ruas, com exceção das bandeireiras (guias de ternos de congadas), as mulheres acompanhavam as congadas, por fora, nunca dançando ou cantando em louvor aos santos, como fazem os capitães. A pesquisa realizada compõe-se de observações participantes durante os festejos e entrevistas com as capitãs. O estudo mostrou que a luta dessas mulheres é antiga, algumas desde muito jovem, e que a maioria teve incentivos de parentes que eram capitães. No entanto, não basta chegar ao posto, a luta para se manter no cargo é uma constante e perpassa as relações de poder entre elas e os capitães.
Palavras-chave: Festa de reinado; Capitãs de congadas; Relações de poder; Santo Antônio do Monte (MG).
ÁFRICA E MODERNIDADE EM GEORGES BALANDIER
Authors: Motta Antonio , Oliveira Luiz Antonio de
Published: February 2024

As pesquisas realizadas por Georges Balandier no continente africano transformaram a tradição dos estudos africanistas na França. Contrastando tanto com a visão etnológica das origens construída por seus antecessores quanto com o modelo estruturalista de pensamento então vigente, a abordagem situacional e dinâmica da antropologia e da sociologia proposta por ele a partir de meados do século XX colocou em primeiro plano as relações de poder e as transformações sociais e políticas ligadas à colonialidade. Neste sentido, Balandier antecipou debates sobre as desordens da modernidade já a partir de suas primeiras experiências de campo em cidades africanas, destacando-se, ainda, pela natureza literária e reflexiva ou autobiográfica do conjunto de seus escritos. Assim, na trajetória intelectual que o conduziu de africanista e terceiro mundista a pensador das sociedades hipermodernas, figura a preocupação com as questões históricas e políticas do seu tempo.
Palavras-chave: Africanismo Francês; Georges Balandier; Situação Colonial; Modernidade.
O VÍCIO EM HUMILHAR: PRISÃO, ESTADO E GÊNERO EM NARRATIVAS SOBRE A REVISTA ÍNTIMA/VEXATÓRIA
Authors: Lago Natalia Bouças do
Published: February 2024

O artigo discute a revista íntima/vexatória a partir das disputas narrativas em torno da sua existência, proibição e posterior substituição pelos scanners corporais nas prisões paulistas. Argumento que a revista constitui um campo de disputas que tem como território os corpos de mulheres e que envolve pessoas presas, familiares, organizações não governamentais, organizações governamentais e o Sistema de Justiça. Em meio a essas disputas, pessoas e grupos produzem ideias de violação, humilhação, degradação humana e abuso perpetrados pelo Estado nos corpos submetidos à revista. Tais corpos requerem ser compreendidos como vítimas em esforços narrativos para a produção de casos inteligíveis no campo do Direito. O artigo segue os diferentes enquadramentos que constituem a revista como um tema de debate e disputa, com confluências e tensões entre sujeitos que, localizados em diversos campos, constituem sentidos e práticas distintas em relação à revista. As discussões em torno da revista íntima/vexatória são centrais para entender os trânsitos de pessoas entre dentro e fora da prisão, descrever a produção das fronteiras prisionais e vislumbrar alguns modos pelos quais prisão, Estado e gênero se conectam na conformação de corpos violáveis e de mecanismos de violação operantes em prisões.
Palavras-chave: Gênero; Estado; Prisão; Revista Íntima; Revista Vexatória.
FAMÍLIAS HOMOAFETIVAS E A ADOÇÃO CONJUNTA – ESPECIFICIDADES E ENFRENTAMENTOS
Authors: Santos Thaísy de Queiroz Souza , Penteado Júnior Wilson Rogério
Published: February 2024

Este artigo se detém à situação de famílias homoafetivas – aquelas compostas por um casal formado de pessoas do mesmo sexo – que procederam à adoção conjunta de crianças ou adolescentes, buscando analisar as implicações e efeitos de significação surgidos a partir desse tipo de configuração familiar no contexto social brasileiro. Para isso, como recurso metodológico, lançamos mão da netnografia a partir da observação sistemática em um grupo online no qual diversas famílias homoafetivas do Brasil participam e discutem sobre adoção e suas experiências, e entrevistas semiestruturadas – que foram realizadas através de material digital, por meio de ferramenta de um aplicativo de mensagens instantâneas, o WhatsApp – com cinco famílias que se dispuseram a ocupar o papel de interlocutoras na pesquisa. A partir dos dados produzidos, constata-se a importância de direitos conquistados pelos segmentos LGBTQI+ e, não obstante, os enfrentamentos de ordem sociocultural vividos por essas famílias que ainda precisam de maior atenção por parte da sociedade civil e governamental.
Palavras-chave: Famílias Homoafetivas; Adoção Conjunta; Direitos.
Health Belief Model for Public Acceptance of Implementing COVID-19
Vaccination in Singkawang City, Indonesia
Authors: Lidia Theresia , Widayati Aris , Nirmala Dewi Pramitha Esha
Published: February 2024

Background:

The efficacy of immunization is contingent upon public acceptance. Using the behavioral theory of the Health Belief Model (HBM), this study
seeks to determine intervention strategies against the most influential factor towards the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination program among
the societies of Singkawang City.

Methods:

This investigation involved a cross-sectional design. The perceived severity, susceptibility, barriers, benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy were
the independent variables. The dependent variable was the adoption of the COVID-19 vaccine by the public. Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and
Multivariate tests were used to present vaccine acceptance differences, relationships and impacts of each variable towards COVID-19 vaccine
acceptance.

Results:

There was a total of 461 participants in this study. For the majority of respondents (56.40%), COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among them remains
modest. The difference between the low and high vaccination acceptance groups (p-value < 0.05) was revealed. Except for perceived severity, this
study demonstrated that all HBM constructs had a significant relationship with vaccination acceptance (p-value < 0.05). In addition, the results of
the logistic regression test indicated that the cues-to-action construct was the most influential factor in vaccine acceptance (OR= 7.156; CI, 95%=
4.107 – 12.469), followed by self-efficacy (OR=3.218; CI, 95%=1.819 – 5.694).

Conclusion:

Thus, health policymakers should focus on cues-to-action and self-efficacy factors for developing a strategy to increase vaccine acceptance among
the Indonesian population by using current study results among the Singkawang population as a model to start the persuasion techniques.
Integration of Blockchain and Internet of Things
Authors: Babu R. , K. Jayashree , Vijay Priya , K. Vijay
Published: February 2024

Customers can benefit from the Internet of Things in a number of ways, and
it has the potential to transform the fundamental ways that consumers interact with
technology. The pervasiveness and correspondences maintained for IoT might provide
various conveniences and aids for people, but also open up many security loopholes.
Blockchain, a distributed digital ledger, is finding uses in industries as diverse as
finance, healthcare, utilities, agriculture, real estate, and Supplier Management. The
middleman acting as guardians for specific applications in these enterprises can be
removed in order to provide security and those equivalent applications can be run in a
distributed way with practically no centralized power. Blockchain technology makes
this feasible without sacrificing efficiency or safety, which was previously impossible.
Blockchain and IoT seem to be best on their own in the respective sector in which it is
applied, so businesses can try and exploit this powerful combination known as
Blockchain Internet of Things (BIoT) to bring immense advancements, progressions
and cutting edge innovations in the area of their interest. The term “BIoT” was created
by fusing blockchain with IoT applications.
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF PLACE ATTACHMENT ON INTENTION TO VISIT AMONG VISITORS TO JAZAN PROVINCE, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Madkhali Huthayfah , Alshuqaiqi Ahmad , Mat Som Ahmad Puad
Published: February 2024

This study examines the complex relationship among place attachment, visitor attributes, destination attributes, and intentions to revisit, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of sustainable tourism. Place attachment, which refers to the dynamic connections that are developed with particular destinations, significantly influences the likelihood that tourists will choose to revisit those locations. This research examines the above correlation in the tourism domain, specifically emphasising the function of place attachment as a mediating factor. Incorporating tourist attributes, destination attributes, and place attachment, the research forecasts travellers' likelihood of returning. The data was gathered utilising quantitative techniques, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM-PLS) was employed for the analysis. The results of this study offer significant contributions to our understanding of the complex ways in which visitors make decisions and the impact that emotional connections have on their intentions to return to particular locations. By illuminating the interdependencies among these variables, the research makes a valuable contribution to the progression of sustainable tourism practices.
SOCIAL NORM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AS THE PREDICTORS OF CITIZENS’ ACTUAL BEHAVIOUR TO ADOPT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
Authors: Roslan Farah , Kamarudin Mohd Khairul Amri , Ab Ghani Nur Izzati , Mohamed Nurshuhada
Published: February 2024

The increasing penetration of private motor vehicles for commuting demonstrates an astonishing vehicle reliance in Malaysia. The use of public transport could provide a promising alternative by enabling accessibility, reducing congestion and fatalities, and mitigating environmental problems especially in densely populated areas. However, the utilisation of public transport does not depend only on the intention but the actual use as well. Understanding individuals' readiness to adopt public transport are critical for improving sustainable mobility. Based on the theory of Interpersonal Behaviour (TIB), this study aims to assess the individuals' behavioural readiness to use for public transportation to improve sustainable mobility instead of using single-occupancy vehicles in Terengganu, Malaysia. This quantitative survey is distributed on 200 citizens at four densely-populated locations in cities of Terengganu, namely Kuala Terengganu, Chukai, Dungun and Jerteh. Data analysis is analysed using structural equation modelling of partial least squares (PLS-SEM).  The empirical results indicate that social norm and environmental concern are the main predictor that affecting the behavioural readiness on adopting public transport among the respondents. However, perceived value and affective construct do not have significant impact on citizens’ readiness to use public transport. Policy implications like enhancing service quality, promoting environmental benefits and implementing visible safety measures are addressed. As cities continue to invest in and prioritize public transport, they contribute to a more sustainable and resilient transportation landscape.
“NOT VIRAL, NOT POPULAR”: WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IKN? IN A PARTICIPATORY PLANNING LENS
Authors: Priyagus Priyagus , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Darma Dio Caisar
Published: February 2024

The Indonesian government administration, which was originally centered in Jakarta, will be moved in 2024. Interestingly, the construction of the Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) reaps pros–cons from the community. Discussions about the IKN planning pattern continue to be debated. To conduct this event, the orientation of the article is to invite public participation (outside the government) to determine the choice of what planning format is valid for the sustainability of the new IKN development. The profiles of respondents are local netizens who often use social media to test their insights who live around the IKN. The cluster sampling survey was carried out partially using online interviews throughout the 2022 period. Besides, the data collection process only focused on 251 respondents who have skills and are certified as urban planners who are members of associations with special expertise. The collected primary data is extracted into the Chi–Square model. As a result, it detects that the planning formulation suggested by netizens has an effect on the sustainability of the IKN development. From various walks of life including: scientists, observers/environmental activists, community leaders, social media observers, and entrepreneurs, the majority consider the most realistic planning approach for the sustainability of IKNs to be green cities. For the long–term, netizens reason and assume that this concept fulfills the necessary of green open space (RTH).
Effectiveness of a mHealth intervention with short text messages to promote treatment adherence among Mexican adults patients with HIV: A randomized clinical trial (Preprint)
Authors: Del Moral Trinidad Luis Eduardo , Andrade-Villanueva Jaime Federico , Martínez Ayala Pedro , Cabrera Silva Rodolfo Ismael , Herrera Godina Melva Guadalupe , Gonzalez-Hernandez Luz
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

n 2022, 39 million people lived with HIV, and efforts target the 95-95-95 goal by 2030. In Mexico, key affected populations include men who have sex with men, drug users, sex workers, and transgender individuals. Adherence to treatment is vital, influenced by patient-provider relationships and access to care. eHealth interventions, notably SMS reminders, show promise in enhancing adherence.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the effectiveness of a mHealth intervention on ART adherence amongst adult PLWHIV

METHODS

A randomized clinical trial on adult patients who attended the tertiary care from the university hospital “Hospital Civil de Guadalajara – Fray Antonio Alcalde” to initiate ART. mHealth intervention included the use of short message service (SMS) to interact with the patient and as a reminder system for upcoming medical examinations or ART resupply during a 6-month period. A control group (n=40) received medical attention by the standard protocol used in the hospital. Intervention effectiveness was assessed by quantifying CD4+ T cells, viral load, and a self-report of adherence by the patient.

RESULTS

The intervention group had greater adherence to ART than control (96% vs 92%, p = < .0001). In addition, the intervention group had better clinical characteristics, including lower viral load (141 cop/mL vs 2413 cop/mL, p = <.0001) and a tendency for a major number of CD4+ T cells (399 vs 290 cells/uL).

CONCLUSIONS

These results show that mHealth intervention significantly improves ART adherence. Implementing mHealth programs can improve the commitment of PLWHIV to their treatment.

CLINICALTRIAL

NCT05187741
Exploring adolescent healthcare provider perspectives on machine learning suicide risk classification using a mixed-methods approach  (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Pua Lani , Sisson Laura Nicole , Bajaj Mira , Haroz Emily Edmunds
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Suicide is a major cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24, necessitating effective risk identification at clinical encounters. While machine learning applied to electronic health records shows promise, further research and application of human-centered design is needed to translate these advances into clinical practice.

OBJECTIVE

This study explores pediatric healthcare providers' perspectives on suicide risk models, aiming to inform their design and implementation within the clinical workflow.

METHODS

Using a convergent mixed methods design, we conducted a quantitative survey and individual interviews, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Quantitative data were descriptively analyzed, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Integration of mixed methods was achieved through a joint display, and results were interpreted through a narrative review.

RESULTS

Thirty-eight participants completed the survey, and six were interviewed. Regarding the integration of a machine learning (ML) risk model into current workflows, 63% of survey respondents preferred alerts only for imminent risk immediately before the patient encounter. Participants preferred a prominent risk notification on the electronic health record (EHR), accompanied by decision-support tools. Approximately 46% of survey respondents expressed the need for ML approaches. Current screening tools pose challenges for patients with low cognitive function and providers. Two-thirds (66%) of survey respondents suggested that designing the EHR-based tool to improve communication between providers could facilitate implementation. Communication with patients and families requires close collaboration, navigating challenges around confidentiality, stigma, and youth-caregiver relationships. Providers expressed concerns about increased demand for mental health services, implications for patient confidentiality, coercive care, inaccurate diagnosis and response, and medical-legal liability.

CONCLUSIONS

There is tentative acceptability and enthusiasm among pediatric healthcare providers for AI risk models to identify suicide risk in adolescents. Successful implementation should incorporate provider perspectives in a user-led fashion to build trust and empower clinicians to respond appropriately to risk flags.
PERSPECTIVA DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO INTERGERACIONAL PARA TODAS AS GERAÇÕES
Authors: Eulâmpio de Moraes Rosana , Carmo de Souza Cruz Rebeca , Barroso Azevedo Moura Leides
Published: February 2024

O aumento da longevidade apresenta oportunidades para o contato entre gerações e, ao mesmo tempo, desafios na identificação de estereótipos, preconceitos e discriminações relacionados ao envelhecer e a velhice. Esse estudo tem como objetivo analisar as dimensões sobre a Educação Intergeracional apresentada na revisão literária científica brasileira. Observou-se que os fatores estruturantes relacionados às ambiências, os programas intergeracionais promotores de solidariedade entre gerações e uma Educação Intergeracional ao longo do curso da vida foram dimensões destacadas nos estudos. Conclui-se que uma Educação Intergeracional deva ser baseada no fortalecimento da cidadania participativa, diálogo entre as gerações, celebração da diversidade etária e na solidariedade.
VIDA ATIVA E COEDUCAÇÃO ENTRE GERAÇÕES
Authors: Pereira Fernando
Published: February 2024

Neste artigo dedicado à vida ativa e à coeducação entre gerações o nosso objetivo é sublinhar o valor do conhecimento das pessoas, seja qual for a sua idade e condição, romper com os estereótipos e contribuir para a boa relação entre gerações. Em termos metodológicos toma a forma de um pequeno ensaio, baseado na nossa experiência de docente e investigador ligado aos idosos e envelhecimento; as nossas ideias são complementadas com as palavras de outros autores consultados. O nosso argumento principal reside na ideia de vida ativa ao longo de todo o ciclo de vida dos indivíduos. Valorizamos as continuidades em detrimento das ruturas. Valorizamos a ideia de combinar harmoniosamente o pré-moderno com as condições da pós-modernidade. Procuramos, com as nossas ideias, ajudar a reabilitar o espaço público, a tirar partido das artes e da cultura e a reinventar a Universidade Senior e a Universidade como espaços de coeducação. O texto tem um certo cunho filosófico, propositado, pois é da vida e do sentido da vida que se trata.
GERONTOLOGIA SOCIAL CRÍTICA E NEOCONSERVADORISMO: tensões da dodiscência
Authors: Alcântara Adriana
Published: February 2024

A discussão se volta à perspectiva da Gerontologia Social Crítica, pautada no método dialético, decifra a vida de velhos e velhas, a partir das condições de existência. Tal direcionamento vem sido objeto de observação no ambiente da sala de aula, somado à pedagogia crítica/problematizadora, cuja abordagem se fundamenta no pensamento crítico, na realidade concreta, ensina a questionar em oposição à educação bancária, nos termos de Paulo Freire. Sendo assim, a escolha teórico-política pela Gerontologia Social Crítica e a pedagogia freiriana na experiência da docência na Pós- Graduação em Gerontologia (lato sensu) constitui o ângulo de análise do presente artigo, num tempo histórico de avanço do neoconservadorismo, expressão do capitalismo neoliberal, explícito em todas as dimensões da vida social, na última década, com repercussões profundamente negativas e preocupantes, a exemplo dos preconceitos com o/a diferente, bem como uma intolerância sobremaneira hostil e raivosidade desenfreada para com a vertente progressista, sobretudo em relação às teorias de Karl Marx e Paulo Freire.
MEMÓRIA, FORMAÇÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO PROFISSIONAL DOCENTE: construindo aprendizagens ao longo da vida
Authors: Fernandes Iandra Fernandes  Caldas , Sampaio Maria Lúcia Pessoa Sampaio
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho é um recorte de algumas discussões e análises de dados empíricos que foram aprofundadas na tese intitulada “No tear do tempo, tecer memórias, (re) contar histórias de professores aposentados do curso de Pedagogia da UERN de Pau dos Ferros”, vinculada ao Programa de Pós Graduação em Letras do Campus Avançado de Pau dos Ferros, da Universidade do Rio Grande do Norte. O foco de interesse está na construção da narrativa de uma professora aposentada do Departamento de Educação do Campus e instituição mencionados, de forma a estabelecer um diálogo com suas percepções acerca da profissão e das escolhas feitas ao longo de sua vida, tendo em vista o processo de (re) memoração, formação e desenvolvimento profissional, que emergem como categorias teóricas. O conteúdo memorialístico trazido pela professora foi apreciado através de uma abordagem qualitativa, tendo a História Oral Temática como metodologia de pesquisa e a entrevista temática semiestruturada como principal ferramenta para a coleta dos dados e constituição do corpus. Para a análise foram elegidos como marcos: a voz do sujeito, a situação dialógica e a negociação de sentidos. Entende-se, a partir daí, que a formação e o desenvolvimento profissional docente constituem um processo, vão se configurando no decorrer das trajetórias individuais que se fazem socialmente. Por meio das narrativas, é possível interpretar fragmentos da história social, partindo da subjetividade de uma história individual, pois o (re)memorador, ao mesmo tempo que faz aparecer a imagem de si.
CONFIGURAÇÃO HISTÓRICA DO SISTEMA EDUCACIONAL BRASILEIRO: houve espaço para as pessoas idosas?
Authors: Rocha Santos Maíra , Eleotério Soares Barroso Áurea , Barroso Azevedo Moura Leides , Miranda Forte Gomes Marília
Published: February 2024

Este estudo investiga, ao longo das décadas (1920- 2020), como as políticas educacionais brasileiras consideraram a inclusão da população idosa no sistema educacional. O problema de pesquisa está centrado em entender se a legislação e as oportunidades educacionais ofertadas no Brasil contemplaram os direitos de educação desse grupo. A pesquisa revelou que, ao longo desse tempo, as políticas públicas de ensino pouco consideraram as necessidades da pessoa idosa. Nota-se que esse grupo não foi o foco principal e que, em grande parte, a legislação se destinou a jovens fora da faixa escolar. Finalmente, o panorama histórico fornece uma visão crítica e abrangente da evolução das políticas educacionais no Brasil apontando os principais marcos educacionais para a população idosa, destacando a importância de considerar a educação ao longo da vida como um meio de promover a dignidade do envelhecimento e a ressignificação da velhice.
Un acercamiento al objeto de intervención del trabajo social
Authors: Calzada Lemus Francisco
Published: February 2024

Las diversas circunstancias y realidades en el proceso de la producción y la reproducción de las relaciones sociales que nos brinda el contexto de las prácticas que los sujetos cotidianamente desarrollan para satisfacer sus necesidades, se expresan a través de situaciones problemáticas que deben ser analizadas desde una perspectiva teórica que explique las categorías de las necesidades sociales. Este aporte nos permite redimensionar el objeto de intervención del trabajo social, principalmente porque en esa búsqueda de la especificidad se ha llegado a la confusión de considerar como objetos centrales de la intervención la pobrezay la desigualdad, desprovistos de un contexto y como expresiones de la cuestión social. Por ello se realiza un recorrido a través de las diversas aportaciones que han realizado destacados autores de la disciplina del trabajo social con relación al objeto de intervención.
El impacto de las políticas punitivas en las familias
Authors: Pérez Ramírez Berenice , Castillejos Cartas Jesús Alberto
Published: February 2024

Las políticas punitivas son estrategias creadas por el Estado para sancionar a las personas que infringen la ley, pero este castigo daña de igual manera a sus familias. En este artículo nos referiremos a las políticas punitivas que se despliegan en los centros de reinserción social. La manera en que el Estado realiza su acción punitiva en busca de mantener un “orden” impacta fuertemente en las familias de las personas que se encuentran privadas de su libertad. Esta reflexión fue elaborada con la intención de dar a conocer la manera en que el Estado, en su afán de castigar “el delito”, afecta a las familias y comunidades a las que pertenecen, sometiéndolas a vivir un proceso desgastante y con afectaciones de larga duración porque son familias que ya tenían desventajas antes de que su familiar estuviera privado de la libertad, generando más violencia sobre aquellos sectores que no pueden integrarse a una sociedad neoliberal que los excluye.
México, nación transterritorial. El desafío del siglo XXI
Authors: Guillén López Tonatiuh
Published: February 2024

El año 2021 es conmemorativo del bicentenario de la Nación Mexicana. A lo largo de sus dos siglos de existencia, como argumenta el análisis del libro, la nación ha carecido de una definición constitucional estable y, por consiguiente, a lo largo del tiempo ha modificado su alcance y composición social. En su etapa vigente, la nación ha adquirido un perfil transterritorial, derivado de la enorme emigración -concentrada en el país vecino del norte- y además provocada por el reconocimiento jurídico de su descendencia como integrantes de la nación en condiciones plenas. Desde la perspectiva poblacional, el resultado es que la actual nación mexicana esté integrada por más de 164 millones de personas. Con base en esa estructura social, la evolución de la nación transcurre ahora tanto en el territorio como afuera de éste -en condiciones inéditas en la historia nacional- afrontando desafíos extraordinarios que se despliegan como rubros decisivos del siglo XXI, incluyendo ejes fundamentales de las relaciones presentes y futuras de México con los Estados Unidos. El libro aborda el camino recorrido por la nación desde su origen, en 1821, siguiendo los pasos que decidieron su arribo a la etapa transterritorial en curso, sobre la cual se hace énfasis.
IoT-Enabled Health Monitoring Systems: Transforming Healthcare Delivery
Authors: Yadav Bhanu , Gupta Aryan , Sharma Neha , Sharma Yashika
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) technology integrated with healthcare has revolutionized the way we monitor and manage health. This research paper presents a comprehensive study and exploration of a Health Monitoring System (HMS) built upon using IoT technologies and principles. The HMS offers numerous advantages, which includes, reduced healthcare cost increased accessibility to healthcare services, enhanced patient outcomes, ultimately improving the quality of life. The core features of the HMS include a diverse array of IoT devices such as wearable sensors, smart medical equipment, and smartphones, which collect real-time health data. This data is then seamlessly transmitted, using advanced communication protocols, to centralized servers for analysis and interpretation. The system employs sophisticated data analytics and machine learning algorithms, providing healthcare professionals with invaluable insights into patient health. The technical architecture of the HMS is clarifying, illuminate on how these components synergic operate to create a robust system. However, we also address potential challenges and limitations, encompassing security concerns, data privacy, and scalability issues. These challenges underscore the importance of a balanced approach to ensure patient data confidentiality and system reliability. In conclusion, this research highlights the transformative potential of IoT-driven Health Monitoring Systems. The implications of integrating these two field helps not only improved healthcare outcomes but also hefty cost savings and increased access to healthcare services.
Multifunction Robot for Reducing Sensors Count in Greenhouse Monitoring
Authors: Urunkar Abhishek
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Over the years, greenhouse systems have been utilized to regulate the ambient conditions of precious crops in an effort to increase agricultural productivity. The crucial elements of a typical greenhouse are the construction of a polyhouse, the placement of artificial lighting, the careful use of vents, watering methods, and the calculated application of insecticides and pesticides, among other things. Numerous factors are crucial for optimum plant development, including soil moisture, temperature, humidity, light intensity, greenhouse layout, and plant spacing. Various monitoring and control methods have been suggested and put into practice for automated greenhouses throughout the years. For parameter monitoring in different plots of a green house, a number of sensors are often needed in green house automation. The interface between these sensors and the monitoring device is crucial. In exchange for a fee, several wired and wireless sensor networking solutions are being tested. This paper focuses on adopting a robotic approach to reduce the sensor count in the automated greenhouse system. The need of multiple sensors is eliminated as the robot can move across the greenhouse to collect data at required locations.