bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Evolution of Criminology and the Social Sharing of Emotion
Authors: Bisi Roberta
Published: October 2019

In the field of criminology, biographies or life stories should increasingly become the central moment of research aimed at that historical reconstruction which helps, for example, unravelling the tangle of responsibility at the time of a criminal offence. The life story orients and provides elements for the psychic examination and contributes, with the psycho-diagnostic tests, to the discussion on the case and the assertions that precede the conclusions of the expert's report. Placing value on the biographical approach in criminology effectively means abstracting as a guiding hypothesis the identification of the development of personality for the purposes of ascertaining the responsibility of an author and the prediction of future behaviour: reference is, therefore, to the life story understood not only as narration, but also as communication.
Psychological Violence
Authors: Cairo Maria Gabriella
Published: October 2019

This chapter deals with psychological violence in its most recurrent forms. The author uses the general definition of psychological violence as a starting point to then analyze its manifestations in two different contexts: the professional and private environment. This way, the author wishes to demonstrate that psychological violence is associated with the establishment of a hold, a conditioning, which makes the individual who is subjected to it incapable of recognizing it. It is a process which is developed through typical schemes and which follows a similar pattern in different contexts. The consequences for the victims are numerous. The author analyzes them through a psychosomatic approach which explains why certain diseases develop when individuals are subjected to such pressures. The author also shares the results obtained in her practise of accompanying victims.
The Impulsive Crime
Authors: Cimino Luca
Published: October 2019

The term “impulsive crime” is usually defined as a type of violent crime that arises suddenly under the pressure of intense emotional-affective involvement, against victims with whom an interpersonal relationship. The heterogeneity of the psycho(patho)logical frameworks underlying violent and sudden behavioral outbreaks has always represented one the most controversial and complex topics in forensic psychopathology. For this reason the author emphasizes importance of a approach characterized by a psychopathological and psychodiagnostics analysis, through the use in particular of the Rorschach Test, to understand the enigmatic nature of this type of offence that represents the “breaking point” the a particular and dramatic individual dimension, which develops and articulates within the context of the subject's life history, the analysis of which cannot be omitted if we wish to reach a position of “comprehension” of the criminogenesis and criminodynamics of the act itself, to implement even on appropriate therapeutic and preventive measures.
Homophobic Conduct as Normative Masculinity Test
Authors: Rinaldi Cirus
Published: October 2019

Homophobic violence can be considered as an expressive act. Violent behavior can be considered as anti-homosexual when victims are chosen because they are considered or perceived as homosexual. Following this reasoning, hate crimes as homophobic crimes have a communicative value, since they represent a range of “masculinization” practices within the processes of gender socialization, both in conventional and illegitimate social worlds. Every homophobic act aims to intimidate not just the victim, but the whole group associated with the, whether concretely or merely in the perception of the perpetrator. This chapter will take into account the main research on victimization from an international perspective; it will highlight how both the gender of the perpetrator and the cultural constructions of masculinity(ies), in a heterosexist and hegemonic system, seem to play a fundamental role in producing homophobic and anti-homosexual behaviour.
SNA as an Integrative Framework
Authors: Airola Alice
Published: October 2019

Since the second half of the year 1900, when the concept of organized crime became a matter of scientific interest, the inherent complex nature of this social phenomenon has been reflected in a multitude of definitions, methods, and analytical tools. Today, the time of integrating the huge body of knowledge, accumulated over time, has come. This chapter identifies a new and promising integrative tool in the social network analysis (SNA). In this regard, three main themes will be discussed: Why is an integrated approach to the study of organized crime necessary? How could SNA assist the researcher in structuring and implementing an effective integrative approach? and, In which ways could SNA resolve issues linked to the integrative approach, and, vice versa, to what extent a systematic integrative approach could improve the quality of SNA applied to organized crime?
Crime and Victimization in Cyberspace
Authors: Tonellotto Maurizio
Published: October 2019

The development of information technologies in recent years has transformed our society into a “hyper-connected space” in which the pitfalls, the risks, as well as the damages to the victims have grown exponentially. Identity theft, hacking, information piracy, threats to data integrity, on-line scams, or CEO fraud are the commonplace keywords that are part of the internet of things. Cybercrime can cause serious harm and long-term effects, whether the victims are individuals or companies. It is important to address the definition of “cybercrime,” since the term itself refers to a harmful behavior that is in some way related to a single computer or to a computer network and examine the main types of computer crimes in order to understand which countermeasures can be implemented to counteract these phenomena where the human factor is the fundamental component to promote the concept of “conscious attention” as a necessary resource to limit the risks of “cyber victimization.”
Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Interventions in Schools
Authors: Bianchini Elena
Published: October 2019

Issues of bullying and cyberbullying among schoolchildren are nowadays a matter of international concern, with school bullies, cyberbullies, and victims having become a topic of public concern and research in various countries around the world. This chapter, besides a definition of bullying and cyberbullying, explains the characteristics, types, causes, and consequences of these acts based on findings from various studies. In addition, the chapter presents some school-based intervention programs, implemented in different school settings, with the aim of effectively reducing levels of bullying and cyberbullying in schools. Finally, the chapter aims to provide guidelines and propose best practices in order to fight acts of violence and aggression.
The Evolution of Terrorism Threats
Authors: Razzante Ranieri
Published: October 2019

Terrorism is relatively recent in history, but in this short time, it has experienced a radical and progressive change in many ways. Starting from the teaching of the Athenian historian Thucydides, it is necessary to trace a brief history of terrorism to better understand a phenomenon that has proven extremely dynamic and complex. Born in France at the end of the 18th century, it was an instrument of intimidation and repression that was very useful for authoritarian regimes that took power over the centuries, but it was even more so for non-state actors who later used such violent actions to counteract the states. Today, the threat of terrorism is very different from the past: it is global, indiscriminate, and mostly of a political-religious nature, placing the need to review security measures and adapt them to new circumstances.
Medical Liability Defined by Guidelines
Authors: Fanci Giovanna
Published: October 2019

Italian law 24/2017 introduces a conformity assessment procedure to a behavioral pattern in case of an adverse occurrence committed by a sanitary professional: this one will be not stated criminally liable if his conduct has been recognized as compliant with guidelines. This chapter analyzes the mechanism provided by Italian Act, which is considered a useful instrument for managing the systemic complexity, but also a “shield” to defend the health profession. Despite some difficulties due to different factors (scientific and technological advance, prevention and control of clinical risk, enormous and sometimes unreliable flow of medical knowledge) the application of standards appears to protect healthy workers from accusations and social tensions by allowing for the actual circumstance. The object of the study will be Italian policies about public health and risk management and most significant judgments of Supreme Court. It will contextualize the damage in a relativistic and interactionist perspective.
Role of Collective Approach in Offender Rehabilitation
Authors: Tiwari Anjali
Published: October 2019

The main focus of this chapter is to understand the importance of collective approach regarding offender rehabilitation. In order to understand the collective approach as a phenomenon, the chapter will shed some light on the importance of this approach towards the betterment of any society. Some sections of the chapter will also delve into the realm of possible cause/s of the offences committed and will try to address the questions pertaining to the categories of why, how, and what. The scope of this chapter is limited to offences that were freely chosen as a wilful behaviour. Hence the offences perpetrated owing to mental illness, sexual desire, and under the influence of any drugs are beyond the scope of this chapter.
Prison Treatment Programs From an International Perspective
Authors: Cesari Stefano
Published: October 2019

The generalized use of imprisonment to meet the need for security witnessed by the high rates of incarceration in countries such as the United States makes it necessary to question sentences, seeking to shape them so that they actually pursue the purposes indicated by international resources. In harmony with the model proposed by international resources for which detention can actually constitute a period capable of facilitating re-entry into society, in the chapter, some local experiences regarding the treatment of prisoners will be discussed. The reduction of recourse to the precautionary measure of deprivation of liberty is a good practice to limit the detained population. As for the methods of treatment within the prison walls, a penitentiary model based on the empowerment of the prisoner and on the recovery of his or her social, family, and work dimensions seems the only way to legitimize the deprivation of freedom beyond a logic of mere suppression.
Victimology of Predatory Crimes and Prevention Techniques
Authors: Veratti Daniele
Published: October 2019

It is a well-known fact that the construction of insecurity is not directly proportional to either the crime rate nor to the violence of crime. It follows autonomous dynamics which are generally linked to psychological and communicative factors. The generation and production of fears are a result of a complex intermixing of exogenous and endogenous factors related to the individual perception of main social phenomena. The chapter, having examined the principal types of robbery and theft, will develop the crime-fear relationship with specific concern in regard to the issue of self-defence. The author will subsequently analyse the tools which favour the prevention of theft and crime, with particular attention to security policies, management of the urban space, types of informal social control, and primary-secondary victimization, paying particular attention to the construction process of collective fears and the new forms of segregation/social exclusion.
Optimization Models in Google Ads Campaigns
Authors: Barreto Sérgio , Barbosa Ricardo José Videira , Barbosa Belem
Published: October 2019

Google Ads is a powerful tool for companies wishing to gain visibility on Google searches, as it offers impression privileges for advertisers, by featuring the ad above the organic results listing. This chapter contributes to the optimization of Google Ads campaigns. It includes an empirical study with a sample of marketing professionals exploring their views on the challenges of Google Ads as a digital marketing tool. According to the participants in this study, Google Ads campaign profitability depends, largely, on the ability to choose a keyword pool that achieves the company's goals. Moreover, the complexity of these pay-per-click decisions, the costs involved, and its business implications demand more reasoned, quantified, and, if possible, optimized solutions. The chapter develops linear programming optimization models based on impressions, clicks, conversions, and billing. The models are tested on a real example using Excel optimization add-ins.
Developing an Understanding of Cyberbullying
Authors: Walker Carol M.
Published: October 2019

When considering ethical practice for educators in the 21st Century it is imperative that teacher educators, school counselors, and administration are knowledgeable in all aspects of bullying via technology that youth and young adults are experiencing on school campuses throughout the country. The exponential proliferation of technology and social media has brought traditional bullying into cyberspace. The purpose of this chapter is to enhance the reader's understanding of the incidents of cyberbullying, to provide knowledge of the challenges researchers face in operationalizing cyberbullying that will enable all professionals to assist victims, and to proffer techniques that may be implemented in the ethical practice of primary, secondary, or college educators as they work with Millennials and Neo-millennials in the 21st Century classroom.
Adolescent Victim Experiences of Cyberbullying
Authors: Gao Minghui , Filipino Tonja , Zhao Xu , McJunkin Mark
Published: October 2019

This chapter started by introducing a recent research study that disclosed adolescent victim experiences across seven major types of cyberbullying, significant gender and age differences, and reasons for not reporting incidents of cyberbullying to adults. The chapter then related the research findings to major areas in the literature on the nature and forms of cyberbullying in contrast to traditional forms of bullying, its prevalence among school-aged youths, the effects of gender and age on adolescent victim experiences of cyberbullying, and the factors that contribute to adolescent attitude toward reporting cyberbullying incidents to adults. The chapter suggested that future research should further explore issues such as how various types of cyberbullying affect adolescent mental wellbeing, how age and gender affect school-aged youth victim experiences of various forms of cyberbullying, and how professionals and other adults may help adolescents counter cyberbullying.
Constructing Virtual Radio Center
Authors: Tuncay Nazime
Published: October 2019

Radio channels lack visuality and virtual reality platforms are designed to overcome this problem. Virtual objects are very common these days and people get used to virtual platforms. Does this mean people are ready to be involved in such a system? Is this necessary? How to make sounds visible? Use of Virtual Reality is growing rapidly in industry as well as in education area. This chapter is about the virtual radio center construction necessities, usefulness, and its adaptability to real life and to courses.
Ubiquitous Self
Authors: Cipolletta Giorgio
Published: October 2019

In 2013, the Oxford Dictionaries announced “selfie” as the word of the year. The dictionary defined it as “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.” Selfies are also a complex form of social interaction, an emerging aesthetics, thus having an irrevocable impact on self-portraiture. All visual culture revolves around the body and the body par excellence is the face. The 21st century portrait represents a kind of black mirror where we project ourselves into a kind of blindness. Mask and face are confused by an omnipresent multividuality in which the shield reveals itself and reveals other possible worlds. The face-mask melts in between Real and Virtual and the self becomes augmented.
Through Achille Castiglioni's Eyes
Authors: Bolognesi Cecilia Maria , Aiello Damiano Antonino Angelo
Published: October 2019

The experimentations described here concern the virtualization of the Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni, a small museum that hosts important artefacts designed by one of the most famous architects and designers of the 20th century, winner of 7 “Compasso d'oro” awards. The digitization process creates two virtual experiences to enjoy the place and the design objects to give visibility to the small context far from the big museum. The first (less complex and immersive) experimentation deals with the semantic implementation of 360° panoramic photographs, giving rise to a virtual tour of the museum available on the web with no interaction: it is the description of the state of the art of this place. The second one (a real VR simulation) derives from a more complex workflow based on digital surveying, digital modelling, and developing of virtual environments and interactions. The two proposed case studies demonstrate how new technologies can represent indispensable instruments for the safeguard, enhancement, and communication of Cultural Heritage.
Where Is Hanuman?
Authors: Schettino Patrizia
Published: October 2019

The chapter presents the interpretative strategies used by designers of an immersive environment on Hindu mythology and Hampi, an archaeological site in India, and their own knowledge of Hindu deities and their attributes. The process of animating an Indian Hindu deity for a potentially international audience means not only mastering 3D computer graphics and producing high-quality panorama of the sacred and historical place, but also working carefully on the interpretation and representation. The chapter uses concepts and theories from different disciplines (iconology, hermeutics, design research, museums studies, etc.) with the aim to describe, deconstruct, and understand the design choices. The study uses as main method the grounded theory: data are interviews and observations and the patterns emerging from qualitative data are compared with previous theories, during the process of theoretical comparison.
Going Beyond Academics
Authors: Acosta Jatnna
Published: October 2019

Teaching culturally diverse students and immigrant communities requires the purposeful implementation of instructional strategies that are able to meet diverse learning needs. The whole child approach to teaching and learning allows educators to look at students as individuals and view their diverse characteristics as assets to learning as opposed to limitations. The presence of the achievement gap between culturally diverse students and those from immigrant communities presents unique needs that interfere with the possibility of post-school success opportunities. Recognizing the whole child in learning has been proven as an effective strategy for successfully engaging students in the classroom and supporting them in their postsecondary development. The purpose of this chapter is to allow educators of culturally and linguistically diverse students to learn about how they can embrace the diversity of their students and their families by building meaningful relationships that take into consideration the whole child.
How to Be Interculturally Responsive to Your English Language Learners' Writing Needs
Authors: Jones Kathryn , Mixon Jason R.
Published: October 2019

The goal of this chapter is to provide an overview of intercultural responsiveness (IR) in conjunction with taking an extensive inquiry into the three IR components. The knowledge of and strategies for cultural awareness, intercultural sensitivity, and cultural responsiveness are presented to edify and cultivate teachers of English language learners. With the foundational background of IR, educators will then be able to support their ELLs while they learn the writing process. It is understood from seminal research that all students that are learning to write will proceed within a prescribed sequence; additionally, the language learners will follow phases of second language acquisition (SLA) in their own progression. This chapter will review the phases of SLA, the five-step writing process resulting in recommendations that will benefit ELLs, and enhancements in pedagogy for teachers to subsist their instructional practices.
The Cultural Impact of Hidden Curriculum on Language Learners
Authors: Kamasak Rifat , Ozbilgin Mustafa , Atay Derin
Published: October 2019

With reference to theory and research, this chapter discusses the hidden curriculum of language textbooks and other teaching materials where culture, gender, race, or other topics associated with equality, diversity, and representativeness were presented in biased ways. Hidden curriculum may describe, present, or elicit stereotypes and reproduce cultural, gender, and racial bias in subtle ways; sometimes even teachers may not notice what the curriculum refers to or they may perceive stereotyping as harmless. This makes sociolinguistic problems with regard to use of a purist and monolithic cultural content more salient than ever. Yet, the new sociolinguistic landscape of language teaching where changing needs of language learners might not be accurately represented in teaching materials require the revision of current curricula and pedagogical practices. Therefore, this chapter draws conclusions from empirical studies on the topic and provides some implications for teaching and materials design.
Distributing Leadership Within Rural Schools
Authors: Uysal Huseyin , Holloway Jessica
Published: October 2019

Along with the immigration throughout the US, rural schools have experienced changes in demographics and need to adapt to meet the needs of diverse students. Addressing this issue, this chapter argues that rural schools in the US might benefit from distributed leadership (DLS) to meet the needs of school personnel and better understand emergent bilingual (EB) students. The authors highlight that DLS is likely to promote student-centered pedagogy (SCP) when the values of democratic education are adhered to. They first map out the recent research on rural schools with EB students and address the common challenges through big ideas from DLS. Then, they argue why DLS is functional in grappling with these challenges and discuss how rural schools can implement DLS efficiently. Lastly, they present pedagogical implications for professional development with a focus on deliberative democracy and share recommendations for future research.
Increasing Retention of Linguistically-Disadvantaged College Students in South Africa
Authors: Mussman Denise Carpenter , McGhie Venicia F.
Published: October 2019

This chapter discusses a two-week pre-semester course in English academic language skills to improve learning outcomes of second and additional English language speaking students at a historically Black university in South Africa, a country that faces tremendous challenges with educational inequities. Prof. Venicia McGhie created and organized the program, and Dr. Denise C. Mussman taught the course content. This chapter reports on and discusses the challenges that cause many students to fail or dropout of higher education studies, the curriculum of the pilot course, assessment results, and written feedback from students on which lessons helped them most. The smaller class size, speaking activities, and explicit lessons on grammar and writing all contributed positively to the self-efficacy of the students.
Dynamics of Translanguaging Practices
Authors: Ilosvay Kimberly
Published: October 2019

Translanguaging is a process by which people draw from all of their semiotic resources to co-construct meaning, thus learning from each other. While scholars tout translanguaging as being advantageous for work environments and cognitive development, educational practices often do not include translanguaging. Teaching of and through language traditionally adheres to the boundaries of separate language systems. Additionally, students may not want to code-mesh because traditionally, languages have been treated as distinct systems and individuals take on identities based on these systems as they provide membership in specific groups. Drawing on data from two different educational contexts, this chapter highlights some ways educators can legitimize translanguaging in the classroom in concrete ways. Suggestions offer new spaces to be explored when designing curricula and learning environments that value the language practices of students and families.
Where Our Paths Crossed
Authors: López Minda Morren , Saunders Jane M.
Published: October 2019

This chapter presents the case of two Latina teachers who worked with Latinx and emerging bilingual students. Their funds of identity are analyzed, and the professional development program is described, including ways it influenced the teachers' ideological clarity and sense of agency. While their experiences were different in many ways, Summer and Ximena's paths crossed through their shared experiences in the professional development program, and they became vocal advocates for language as resource and language as right perspectives in education. This chapter demonstrates the potential in professional development for teachers working with emerging bilinguals and immigrants, how teachers can move towards advocacy work and leadership by examining their own journeys and funds of identity.
Emergent Bilinguals in Rural Schools
Authors: Hughes Karnes Elizabeth , Hansen-Thomas Holly
Published: October 2019

This chapter explores rural teacher attitudes towards emergent bilinguals at the secondary level before, during, and after translanguaging professional development. Within the current political climate, accountability measures and assessment training affect teacher perceptions of second language acquisition and add to the deficit perspective. Juxtaposed with the accountability climate are the benefits of rurality and teachers who value the funds of knowledge these linguistically and culturally diverse students possess. Through a mixed methods study using qualitative and quantitative survey data, the authors examined the effects of translanguaging pedagogy on an English-only school district. The translanguaging strategies used in English language arts and reading classrooms showed potential to improve standardized English assessment scores by shifting the monolingual ideology of the teacher participants to a multilingual stance. The results of this study could revise current perceptions and pedagogy for emergent bilinguals.
Major Metrics, Concerns, and Assessment Strategy for Mobility Assistive Devices
Authors: Koumpouros Yiannis
Published: October 2019

The ageing of the population is one of the major societal and financial problems. The prevalence of disability increases dramatically by age. The loss of mobility can be devastating to the elderly. Mobility aids are a one-way street to maintain independent mobility. The performance of daily activities is restrained by a series of factors related to the assistive device limitations, or the ones emerged from environmental causes. A literature review reveals minimal tools for assessing mobility assistive devices able to capture users' satisfaction. The chapter presents an assessment methodology in order to investigate assistive mobility devices' limitations, dissatisfaction reasons, and identifies the most appropriate tools to study such limitations and conclude in valid outcomes. One of the valuable characteristics of the study presented in its generalizability since it is not disease oriented. A summary of the results from both the literature review and the real case study on a mixed group of end users are presented in the chapter.
Security Improvements for Safer Cross-Border E-Health Services in Europe
Authors: Katehakis Dimitrios G. , Pangalos George , Prentza Andriana
Published: October 2019

Preserving patient safety, patient rights, and safeguarding trust are crucial components for the provision of high-quality medical treatments across borders. This chapter focuses on required technological improvements to address quality challenges through the adoption of generic building blocks (BBs) towards enabling seamless care between European healthcare systems. The authors present important considerations that are relevant to incremental, cross-sectorial advancements for the enhancement of the technology used for the implementation of the directive on the application of patients' rights in cross-border healthcare. These include cross-domain technical BBs to support non-repudiation, capability lookup, dynamic service location, and electronic identification. The authors use cross-border electronic prescription and patient summary, as a case to discuss the use of related international interoperability standards, together with recommendations for future work relevant to the introduction of better quality, trustworthy, cross-border, electronic health services in Europe.
Financial Marketing-Based Role of Exchange Rate to Increase Foreign Trade in Turkey
Authors: Kiyak Özgür , Afşar Bilge
Published: October 2019

This chapter tries to determine whether there is a causal relationship between exchange rate and foreign trade. The study includes monthly data between February 2003 and December 2018 including dollar foreign exchange selling rate and inflation related real exchange rate for exchange rate, and export amount, import amount, export increase/decrease rate, and import increase. Increase/decrease rate is used for foreign trade among other variables, for a total of 6 variables. According to the obtained results of Engle-Granger cointegration analysis, there is a cointegration between variables in the long run. However, according to the results of the Toda-Yamamoto causality analysis, it was understood that there is no causality relationship between exchange rate and foreign trade.
Evaluation of Customer Expectations-Based New Product and Service Development Process
Authors: Yüksel Serhat , Ergül Gülcan
Published: October 2019

This chapter analyzed customer expectations-based new product and service development process in banking sector for the Turkish banking sector. In-depth interview technique was used. Four dimensions (finance, technology, customer and personnel, and physical conditions) were determined for measuring the efficiency of this process, and 12 criteria were determined for these dimensions. Questions were prepared by considering the literature and these dimensions and criteria. The 26 questions were asked to 12 different personnel working in Turkish banks. Those employees in the private and foreign banks did not indicate any negativity regarding the new product and service development process, but did report deficiencies in terms of personnel and physical conditions in relation to the new product and service development process.
The Role of Central Bank in Competitive Environment
Authors: Kurum Mustafa Eser , Oktar Suat
Published: October 2019

This chapter evaluates the macroeconomic impact of the interest rate corridor policy implemented by the central bank in Turkey. In this context, firstly the general framework, types and application of interest rate corridor policy are explained. Then, the interest rate corridor policy implemented by the CBRT after the global crisis was examined in detail. In addition, domestic and foreign literature examining the macroeconomic effects of the interest rate corridor policy has been included. This chapter examines the macroeconomic impact of the interest rate corridor policy implemented in Turkey using data from the 2011-2018 period. In the study, Engle-Granger Cointegration Analysis and Toda-Yamamoto Causality Analysis were used as models. As a result of the study, it was concluded that interest rate corridor had an effect on economic growth, foreign direct investment, and exchange rate variables.
Higher Dimensions of Clusters of Intermetallic Compounds
Authors: Zhizhin Gennadiy V
Published: October 2019

The author has previously proven that diffraction pattern of intermetallic compounds (quasicrystals) have translational symmetry in the space of higher dimension. In this paper, it is proved that the metallic nanoclusters also have a higher dimension. The internal geometry of clusters was investigated. General expressions for calculating the dimension of clusters is obtained, from which it follows that the dimension of metallic nanoclusters increases linearly with increasing number of cluster shells. The dimensions of many experimentally known metallic nanoclusters are determined. It is shown that these clusters, which are usually considered to be three - dimensional, have a higher dimension. The Euler-Poincaré equation was used, the internal geometry of clusters was investigated.
The Popularization of Political Communication
Authors: Ceccobelli Diego
Published: October 2019

This article presents and adopts a new definition of the popularization of political communication, which is defined as a strategic communicative action through which political actors try to create new connections with those citizens who do not still know, follow and support them and to emotionally strengthen the political bond with their current sympathizers. Second, a comparative analysis of the Facebook pages of the main political leaders of 31 countries shows that the popularization of political communication is a relevant phenomenon on Facebook, while a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) indicates that the presence of a presidential system, a high digitalization of the media system, and a high level of trust in political institutions are three sufficient conditions for a “pop” communication on Facebook. Finally, the article identifies and discusses its main properties and development under the current hybrid media system.
An Exploration of Social Media as Forms of Social Control and Political Othering
Authors: Jongore Magret , Chirimuuta Chipo
Published: October 2019

The twenty-first century problem is of “Othering.” In a world beset by challenges, global, national, and regional conflict wrapped within or organized around group-based difference. The concept of “Othering” is used for social media platforms as the cause of many, if not all of the stresses of globalization, and the “collision of cultures.” This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media in the wake of political othering on the Zimbabwean political landscape. More so, political othering is viewed as exacerbated by the various manipulations of different social media platforms. The article uses critical discourse analysis to unravel the unequal power relations inherent in social media platforms as both users and receivers of the peddled messages. Much as public media platforms are known to propagate a certain kind of mediated reality aimed at agenda setting and ideological persuasion in the presumed receivers. Social media platforms are used to negatively propagate rivalry, especially among political opponents.
Improving DV-Hop-Based Localization Algorithms in Wireless Sensor Networks by Considering Only Closest Anchors
Authors: Kaur Amanpreet , Kumar Padam , Gupta Govind P.
Published: October 2019

Localization problem has gained a significant attention in the field of wireless sensor networks in order to support location-based services or information such as supporting geographic routing protocols, tracking events, targets, and providing security protection techniques. A number of variants of DV-Hop-based localization algorithms have been proposed and their performance is measured in terms of localization error. In all these algorithms, while determining the location of a non-anchor node, all the anchor nodes are taken into consideration. However, if only the anchors close to the node are considered, it will be possible to reduce the localization error significantly. This paper explores the effect of the close anchors in the performance of the DV-Hop-based localization algorithms and an improvement is proposed by considering only the closest anchors. The simulation results show that considering closest anchors for estimation of the location reduces localization error significantly as compared to considering all the anchors.
Structure and Delivery for Mobile Learning Experiences
Authors: Kellam Hugh
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this article was to identify, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of best practices from the mobile learning literature for the structure and delivery of mobile learning. Mobile learning activities were deployed in a videoconference equipment training course which was accessed by physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals at medical organizations across Ontario. With regards to mobile learning delivery, user flexibility and control were identified as critical when utilizing a mobile learning experience to apply knowledge in a specific learning context. Avatar hosts were also identified as effective feedback and guidance mechanisms. The informal structure of mobile learning proved to be ideal for contextual, hands-on learning of specific workplace skills, supported by the baseline and summative knowledge provided by the online learning course. This study found that the structure and delivery of mobile learning must be considered during the instructional design stage in order to provide practical learning experiences and reliable learning outcomes.
What to Expect When You Are Simulating?
Authors: Sánchez-Caballé Anna , Esteve-Mon Francesc M. , González-Martínez Juan
Published: October 2019

While simulation is a proven teaching strategy, it has not had much development in the training of teachers. However, it has a lot of potential: risk elimination, high quality learning, reflective practice, didactic use of error, transition between theory, and practice. In addition to it, educational technology further enhances this potential: immersive digital environments enhance the realism of the simulations, help reflection, help overcome the time-space limitations, etc. To know the state of the matter on the potentialities of digital simulations in the training of teachers, a systematic review of the literature is organized, which allows us to know both the advances and the limitations in the use of this didactic strategy. On the one hand, it has been shown that digital simulations are effective in teacher training and that help cover current gaps; on the other hand, it is evident that there are technological limitations and shortcomings in research.
A System Dynamics Model for Sales and Operations Planning
Authors: Santos Nayara Teixeira , Santos Gisele Tessari , Silva Washington Santos , Ferreira Wanyr Romero
Published: October 2019

The use of system dynamics techniques to model the sales and operations planning (S&OP), associated with the economic and financial processes, is an innovative proposal. The objectives of this article are to model and simulate the S&OP process integrated with the financial management in a Brazilian lime processing industry, based on the system dynamics approach. Initially, the model was validated. Then, over twenty scenarios were simulated to assess the behavior of the system with its key factors variation. In the microenvironment scenarios, the company's internal perspective was the only element taken into account. In turn, regarding the macro environment scenarios, the basis was the projection of lime consumption related to the country's GDP. The results have genuinely contributed to the industry researched, since the lime processing industry is struggling with obtaining enough supply due to lime acquisition price fluctuations and, consequently, the oscillation of its production costs.
Measurement System Analysis and System Thinking in Six Sigma
Authors: Galli Brian J.
Published: October 2019

This article investigated measurement system analysis and system thinking in Six Sigma, as well as the factors that influence these actions. If the measurement system being used to accumulate data from the process delivers dependable and accurate results, the measurement system analysis regulates it. Process improvement initiatives can be derailed by faulty measurement systems. Also, managers who have read faulty data can be misled into making wrong decisions. To collect trustworthy data, a reliable measurement system is established with this process. A method to assess an organization as a system and interpret its practices as a whole with Six Sigma is system thinking. Also, fixing a system as a whole helps to identify the real causes of issues and to know where to address them. This article addressed the contribution of these two methods to an overall success of an organization operating Six Sigma. The most current variables, concepts, and models were studied within operations and project management. By using a design-science-investigate strategy, this study approved of a valuable growth reveal for reasonable and hypothetical application. This study allowed us to generate a fitting assessment model that will fill the research void. Also, this study contributed to the engineering field with improved project success rates and team communication.
Cloud-Based Access Control Framework for Effective Role Provisioning in Business Application
Authors: Auxilia M.  , Raja K.  , Kannan K.
Published: October 2019

In the evolution of social networks and big data, secure information sharing is a crucial task. When information is shared between the user and the organization admin, security plays a key role in any business organization in terms of privacy. Though many fruitful solutions prevail to protect the data integrity and privacy, there is a huge space for novel data protection schemes where a large set of data are involved. In this article, the Cloud-Based Access Control (C-BAC) framework is proposed which can fit in any business organization application. In this C-BAC, Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) is used to avoid unwanted information sharing with the neighboring employee. C-BAC framework with RSA provides security, based on the number of employees with the data handled by the particular employee, better than the existing access control framework with asymmetric encryption standard (AES) and Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) in terms of individual information handling.
Antecedent Effects of Info Content on User Attitudes Toward Radical Technology-Brand-Extension
Authors: Datta Pratim , Hill Geoffrey
Published: October 2019

Novel technologies can extend a brand and usher in a new age of digital confluence. The study extends TAM by examining information content as an antecedent to PEOU and PU and the moderating influences of prior knowledge and parent brand memory in early adoption decisions. Potential user attitudes towards novel technological-brand-extensions are captive to the information content that novel technological brand-extensions offer. While information content triggers user awareness, the path from awareness to adoption intention has not received much scrutiny. In surfacing the adoption intention process triggered by information content, we also investigate the roles of prior knowledge of similar products and parent brand memory as moderating influences that guide how information content (as persuasive appeal) is subsequently translated into user adoption behavior.
The relationship between the density of flies and the management of livestock waste with the incidence of diarrhea in the community of dairy farmers in Pudak Kulon Village, Ponorogo, Indonesia
Authors: Hanif Dhia Irfan , Martini Santi
Published: October 2019

Diarrhea is still one of community health problems in the world, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia, because of its high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aimed to know the relationship between the density of flies and livestock waste management with the incidence of diarrhea in the community dairy farmers. This study used a descriptive analytic with cross sectional study design. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation sheets, and measurements of the density of flies with a fly method grill and hand counter. Sample research used is as many as 177 family dairy farmers with the sampling method of cluster random sampling. The results of Chi Square test showed a significant relationship between the density of flies with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.00) and the existence of a significant relationship between livestock waste management with the incidence of diarrhea (p=0.00). It is recommended that dairy farmers could improve their healthy living behaviours and manage the livestock waste.
The effect of audiovisual media use on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in working mother
Authors: Dewi Uke Maharani , Windarti Yunik
Published: October 2019

The success of breastfeeding for the first six months is a challenge that must be faced by working mothers. Workload and work stress sometimes become obstacles that cause irregular breastfeeding, rush and even boring and unpleasant activities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of using audiovisual media on the duration of breastfeeding for working mothers. This research was conducted using the quasi-experimental method with the posttest control group design taking place in several workplace agencies in Wonokromo village area for the period February- September 2018. The control group was working mothers who breastfeed without using audiovisual media and the case group was working mothers who breastfeed using audiovisual media. Data was collected by using observation sheets and bivariate analysis with independent sample t test p = 0.02. The conclusion of the results of this study is the use of audiovisual media influences the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in working mothers.
Self-esteem and depression levels in diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Yulianto Yulianto , Lestari Yufi Aris , Suidah Hartin , Supriani Anik , Aprilia Riska , Mayasari Bety , Arismawati Dian Fitra
Published: October 2019

This study aimed to identify the relationship between self-esteem and the level of depression in people with Diabetes Mellitus. Cross sectional design was used in the study. There were 48 respondents chosen by Simple Random Sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire and then data was analyzed by Pearson test with a significance level of α 0.05. The results showed that more than half of respondents had mild depression of 33 people (68.8%). In addition, there is a relationship of self-esteem with the level of depression which based on the results of the Spearman Rho statistical test with the Significant value p=0.014 < α 0.05. It is expected that health care professionals can provide support and motivate diabetic patients to maintain their daily activities.