bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fixed/Floating Exchange Rate Systems, Health Crisis and Financial Markets of BRICS/Africa: Generalized Linear Model (GLM) Estimations
Authors: Umoru David , Hussaini Rafat , Igbinovia Beauty , Abu Enike I.
Published: December 2024

The fixed and floating exchange rate systems exhibit essential differences. The paper attempts to provide empirical clarification concerning the type of exchange rate regime that has the most favourable impact on stock market returns and prices of the BRICS and African markets using the GLM regression method. The results are based on the inverse Gaussian functions and also identity and 1og functions of the estimated generalized linear model. The fixed exchange regime impacted adversely and significantly on the stock prices of both stock markets. The floating regime impacted favourably and significantly on the stock prices of the BRICS and African stock markets at the inverse Gaussian and Gamma identities. Whereas the fixed regime impacted adversely on stock returns of the BRICS markets at Gaussian identity, it impacted positively but rather insignificantly on the performance of stock returns of African markets. For African stock markets, both the floating and fixed regimes impacted stock returns positively, but the impact of the fixed regime is significant and also of a higher magnitude compared to that of the floating regime (17.313>10.885) HIV and Covid-19 deaths have significant inverse effects on stock prices of African stock markets. For the BRICS markets, the effect of Covid-19 on prices and returns was negative but insignificant. Only stock return effect of HIV was adverse and significant for the BRICS markets. The research findings will be useful for financial marketers involved in international financial trade and seeking to align with developments in international financial markets.
Guided Reading: A Case Study in Evaluating Scientific Reports on Quantitative Research
Authors: Osorio Alessander , Ferreira Jr. Paulo Roberto , Cavalheiro Gerson Geraldo H.
Published: December 2024

Researchers have access to a vast repository of scientific papers reporting research results through the Internet. In this context, fostering collective knowledge growth, researchers may encounter situations where the content of a paper is not effectively utilized due to flaws in the presentation of conducted research. Various fields of knowledge have developed research protocols to assist in the production of scientific reports. In the field of Computer Science, proposals for such protocols are still in development. This paper describes a case study conducted with undergraduate and graduate students in Computer Science, involving guided reading of scientific papers, and recording students’ perceptions regarding adherence to a set of guidelines for the presentation of scientific results. The case study focused on papers presenting research results with a quantitative focus, such as performance evaluations. The exercise took place over two academic semesters, where reading instructions were provided, and impressions about the observed content were collected every two or three weeks. The analysis results indicated that, despite being well-written, the papers had gaps in relation to the reading guidelines. The study’s conclusions suggest that authors underestimate the importance of providing a comprehensive account of their experi-ence, highlighting the need for protocols to report scientific results in the field of Computer Science.
Le travail de discussion dans les centres communautaires de santé
Authors: Readi Ricardo
Published: December 2024

L’auteur de cet article cherche à souligner la pertinence du travail psychanalytique dans le domaine de la santé mentale communautaire. Les orientations théoriques qui sous-tendent ce point de vue sont basées sur le concept des systèmes sociaux de défense introduit par Elliott Jaques et développé plus avant par Isabel Menzies ; quant à la méthode d’intervention utilisée, elle s’apparente au travail de discussion, un mode d’approche original et à l’application réaliste conçu et étayé par la Tavistock Clinic. Grâce à ces apports, nous pouvons considérer comment le dysfonctionnement de l’institution est lié à la façon dont son travail implique une activité défensive entretenue inconsciemment par les participants, travailleurs et patients. Après une description de cette méthode et la pensée qui la soutient, l’auteur expose en détail son application dans le contexte d’un Centre communautaire de santé mentale à Santiago, au Chili. Il illustre son propos par plusieurs vignettes cliniques en même temps qu’il évoque quelques réflexions sur la valeur de ce type d’intervention pour la communauté.
Comme la gorge d’un oiseau qui respire. à propos de l’article de winnicott « l’esprit et sa relation au psyché-soma »
Authors: Ogden Thomas H.
Published: December 2024

Dans « L’esprit et sa relation au psyché-soma », Winnicott réinvente le concept de « psyché-soma » en le considérant comme un ensemble d’expériences qui ne se situent ni dans le corps ni dans le cerveau et, à vrai dire, nulle part. Une psyché saine se comprend comme le fonctionnement imaginatif des processus mentaux et le soma comme l’expérience physique du sentiment d’être réel et vivant. Winnicott nous offre une illustration clinique avec une patiente qui ne se sent pas réelle. Il décrit un moment dans l’analyse, dans lequel le fonctionnement somatique de la patiente constituait sa seule existence alors que Winnicott, en sentant sa propre respiration et en regardant la patiente respirer, sait qu’elle est vivante. Ce moment est la naissance de sa capacité à éprouver sa respiration (soma) et son imagination (psyché) comme étant réelles, vivantes et bien à elle. Parmi les concepts auxquels Winnicott fait allusion et que je développe, il y a (1) l’idée que, dans son travail clinique, Winnicott ne vit pas seulement une expérience avec sa patiente, mais aussi qu’il prête une structure inexprimée de sens à cette expérience, et que ces deux éléments sont inséparables ; et (2) l’idée que Winnicott introduit une série de termes et une façon de penser qui sont indépendantes de la différenciation entre conscient et inconscient (le modèle topographique de Freud). Ces idées comprennent la vitalité et l’inertie, la réalité et l’irréalité, l’être et la dislocation de l’être.
Épistémologie sculpturale, extraction et volume d’être
Authors: Beaugrand Catherine , Piette Albert
Published: December 2024

Les auteurs proposent un exercice d’épistémologie sculpturale, en comparant différents types de sculpture, tout en donnant une place particulière à L’Âge d’airain qui fut pour Rodin une expérimentation spécifique. En tentant un tel exercice, ils présentent L’Âge d’airain comme une extraction radicale, à la différence des reliefs et aussi de la plupart des rondes-bosses conçues dans leur rapport à un espace. La notion de forme, associée à celle de volume d’être, est sollicitée pour préciser la correspondance entre la sculpture de Rodin et un être humain. Dans une telle ronde-bosse, les « appuis » la faisant tenir sont importants. Ils aident à penser comment « tient » un être humain, comment il reste stable, malgré son mouvement.
Créer des formes, inventer des faires
Authors: Wateau Fabienne
Published: December 2024

Cet écrit revient sur plusieurs mises en écriture de ma recherche, des formes choisies pour restituer sous un autre format certaines thématiques anthropologiques, en en explorant les effets, en les destinant à certains usages ou publics, en les interrogeant pour en dégager les éventuelles pistes heuristiques. Il sera question du dispositif de recherche de ma pièce de théâtre, construite à partir des verbatims (ou mot à mot) de mes interlocuteurs, et publiée dans On ne badine pas avec le progrès (2016) ; d’un projet de techniques mixtes en cours, à partir de colorisation de photographies associées aussi aux mots exacts du terrain, présenté avec de premières planches en couleur ; et de deux retours sur expérience de projections de films, toutes deux survenues en novembre 2022. Entre formes et faires, il s’agira en effet de s’intéresser à « cette relation plastique, à ce va-et-vient constant entre fond et forme des savoirs » scientifiques, à la combinaison des possibles.
Le concept de less good idea face aux patrimoines controversés
Authors: Heintz Monica
Published: December 2024

Face aux défis politiques, intellectuels et émotionnels posés par le partage des patrimoines controversés tel que le patrimoine colonial, le recours au travail artistique s’est imposé depuis quelques années. Intégrés à de nombreux projets de recherche, les artistes collaborent avec les chercheurs et les responsables des collections pour trouver des formes de transmission vers des publics hétérogènes de ces matériaux sensibles. J’ai participé en août 2022 au Centre for the Less Good Idea de Johannesbourg à une résidence de création autour des images fixes et animées prises lors de la mission du père Aupiais au Dahomey en 1930, qui font partie des Archives de la Planète du musée départemental Albert Kahn. À cette occasion, j’ai écrit et mis en scène en m’appuyant sur une dizaine de photographies, un conte pour enfants, qui devait être joué par trois artistes sud-africains et un musicien béninois à l’aide d’un dispositif Pepper’s ghost. Les contraintes de temps font que seule une version Bêta de ce projet a pu être mise en place et filmée lors de la résidence, selon une mise en scène collective improvisée sur le moment. Cette expérimentation pourra servir d’exemplification du concept de less good idea mis à l’épreuve pendant la résidence et qui semble particulièrement convenir à l’insoluble équation du rendu public des traces des rapports coloniaux.
Entendre les mouches voler
Authors: Benabou Sarah , Picherit David
Published: December 2024

Cet article présente les enjeux et le caractère heuristique d’une approche sonore pour une anthropologie politique de l’environnement. Se fondant sur un projet expérimental et interdisciplinaire mêlant des anthropologues, des écologues, des artistes sonores et des muséologues, il interroge les façons dont une attention au son permet de saisir les dynamiques complexes du plateau de Valparai (Inde du Sud), où s’enchevêtrent régime de plantation et régime de conservation des forêts. Utilisant les marches sonores collectives comme méthode privilégiée de l’enquête, cette approche pose d’emblée la question de la « positionalité » à partir de laquelle nous écoutons le monde, et ouvre ainsi la voie à une cartographie politico-environnementale du territoire, attentive à la circulation des hommes, des animaux et du son. Pour autant, cette lecture n’est possible qu’à la condition d’adopter une posture délibérément ethnographique, c’est-à-dire attentive à des paysages sonores inclusifs dont l’interprétation repose sur un perpétuel va-et-vient entre intuitions épistémologiques et observations sensibles du collectif. C’est ainsi qu’il est possible d’entendre le mille-feuille des bruits du pouvoir — et de ce qui lui résiste.
De la Bibliothèque russe de Lausanne au fonds RU : relecture d’une histoire locale
Authors: Cantinotti Andrea
Published: December 2024

L’article reconstitue l’histoire locale d’une bibliothèque indépendante qui a existé à Lausanne au xxe siècle, la Bibliothèque russe de Lausanne. Le fonds de cette bibliothèque a été intégré à la Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Lausanne en 1955, sous la cote RU, qui constitue depuis quelques années un objet d’études. L’investigation s’attarde sur quelques personnes qui ont contribué à la vie de cette institution et de cette collection, à savoir Michel Morosow, Georges et Zénaïde Dessonnaz, ainsi que Nicolas Oulianoff.
Конец Тургеневской библиотеки? Личные свидетельства о вывозе фонда библиотеки (Париж, 1940 г.)
Authors: Ашешова Аглая , Евстифеева Рива
Published: December 2024

В 1961 г. в Новом журнале был опубликован рассказ Нины Берберовой «Конец Тургеневской библиотеки» – как отклик на фрагмент из воспоминаний советского писателя Ильи Эренбурга, бывшего эмигранта. Эренбург вскользь упоминает Тургеневскую библиотеку – важный центр притяжения для русской эмиграции Парижа с 1875 г., момента ее основания, до 1940 г., когда она была вывезена немецким военным командованием, вместе с другими культурными ценностями Парижа. Нина Берберова стала свидетелем вывоза книг, а также событий, приведших к этому трагическому эпизоду. В статье предлагается сравнение рассказа Берберовой с другими источниками, также рассказывающих о вывозе фондов библиотеки. Прежде всего, речь идет о нескольких альтернативных вариантах хода событий тех дней, изложенных библиотекарями Тургеневки и членами Правления: статья Николая Кнорринга, опубликованная после его возвращения в СССР; устный рассказ Дмитрия Одинца; и два письменных отчета, хранящихся сегодня в архиве библиотеки, авторства Валерии и Ивана Столяровых.К анализу привлечены и другие документы из архива библиотеки, прежде всего — читательские карточки.Сравнительный анализ всех этих источников обнажает значительную дистанцию между реальностью и повествованием Берберовой, и позволяет выдвинуть предположение о том, что рассказ о библиотеке был ею опубликован в репутационных целях. Он был призван продемонстрировать ее неприятие нацистской оккупации и изобразить попытку противостояния ей.
Детская книга в Русской библиотеке Лозанны: содержание коллекции и контекст ее формирования
Authors: Димяненко Анна Андреевна
Published: December 2024

В статье проанализирована коллекция книг для детей, хранящихся в Фонде RU Кантональной и университетской библиотеки Лозанны. В исследовании предпринята попытка реконструкции формирования коллекции книг, описан ее жанрово-тематический репертуар и состав авторов. В заключение рассматриваются педагогические и просветительские идей книговеда и теоретика библиотековедения Николая Рубакина и ученого Николая Ульянова, причастных к работе Лозаннской библиотеки.
Document. Les procès-verbaux inédits de la Bibliothèque russe de Lausanne en 1907
Authors: Tosato-Rigo Danièle
Published: December 2024

La révolution de 1905 a puissamment stimulé la création de bibliothèques russes en exil, en raison à la fois de l’augmentation du nombre d’émigré·e·s qu’elle a généré, de la proportion d’étudiant·e·s et de la complexité croissante de leurs appartenances politiques. Récemment découverts dans des archives policières, les procès-verbaux du comité de la Bibliothèque russe de Lausanne pour l’année 1907 offrent pour l’une d’entre elles l’occasion d’un arrêt sur image. La contextualisation de cette source met en relief le paysage russophone dans lequel s’inscrit son activité et les défis quotidiens d’une institution culturelle au caractère mouvant. Elle éclaire des acteurs et actrices ainsi que des aspects d’histoire matérielle — trouver un local, de l’argent, des livres, du temps… — qui échappent souvent à l’histoire de longue durée des bibliothèques basée sur les collections et les catalogues d’ouvrages. Cet éclairage documentaire comprend une transcription partielle de la source, réalisée par Natalia Boyarsky.
Le silence et l’oubli
Authors: Hansson Maria
Published: December 2024

Une des particularités de la littérature suédoise de la fin du xixe siècle est la présence de nombreuses autrices. À l’opposé du naturalisme français qui n’est représenté par aucune femme, le mouvement contemporain de la Percée moderne est marqué par le succès éclatant mais éphémère des œuvres féminines. À travers une étude de la réception de la littérature féminine, cet article entend interroger l’éclipse des autrices naturalistes suédoises vouées dès 1890 au silence et à l’oubli.
Balisages et réactualisations d’un espace baltique dans The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen (1904) d’Elizabeth von Arnim
Authors: McKeown Claire , Wiedemann Kerstin
Published: December 2024

Le récit de voyage semi‑autobiographique d’Elizabeth von Arnim, The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen, combine des réflexions humoristiques sur les interactions interculturelles avec des descriptions vives de l’île de Rügen dans la mer Baltique. Alors que la narratrice fait le tour de l’île, elle se retrouve de plus en plus impliquée dans la dissolution du mariage de sa cousine Charlotte et modifie son itinéraire pour tenter de réconcilier le couple. Peu lu en Allemagne du vivant de l’auteure, c’est à partir de la chute du mur que le texte commence à y circuler, permettant aux Allemands de l’ouest de redécouvrir un pays presque inaccessible durant l’existence des deux Allemagnes. L’intérêt renouvelé pour ce texte est un exemple d’“afterlife” (Astrid Erll, 2011) et permet de réfléchir aux raisons de sa pérennité dans la culture allemande. Nous proposons d’interroger la particularité de la représentation de Rügen construite à partir d’une vision féminine de l’espace ainsi que sa réception.
The virtues of epistemological decentring in labour law
Authors: Liberski-Bagnoud Danouta
Published: December 2024

Ousmane O. Sidibé’s book invites us to engage in a dual exercise of decentring and comparison. In many ways, this method is similar to that used by anthropologists faced with the formidable problem of using categories, concepts and theoretical models, all forged in the crucible of European history, when describing other cultures.
Customary Labour in French colonial Africa. An initial approach
Authors: Le Crom Jean-Pierre
Published: December 2024

In response to Ousmane O. Sidibé’s book Repenser le travail. Une contribution africaine, this article looks back at customary work in the French colonies in Africa. On the one hand, it seeks to give an account of how it was perceived in certain French-speaking colonial circles, among colonial administrators and certain missionaries, mainly in Cameroon. Secondly, by looking back at the political debates on the place to be given to local customs and usages in French colonial labour law, which was being established in the overseas territories between the Brazzaville Conference in 1944 and the promulgation of the Overseas Territories Labour Code in December 1952.
A change in mind-sets: How comprehensive and pro-employment policy thinking can make a difference for young people in Africa
Authors: Bausch Jonas , Elder Sara , Schmidt-Klau Dorothea
Published: December 2024

Africa’s youth continue to face challenges in finding decent work. Progress to improve their situation has been very slow, especially for women. While this hinders young people to use their potential, it also means a waste of resources for societies and can put at risk political stability. We analyse the situation of young people and discuss the necessary policy frameworks that can make a difference, based on an analysis of challenges and policy gaps. We also analyse policies at the country level to show that on the one side policies in Africa are often well designed but that, on the other side, implementation is often lacking. We present the ILO’s comprehensive approach to youth employment issues and show that the AU/ILO Youth Employment Strategy for Africa (YES Africa) is a good example for a regional framework that takes into account the recommendations of the ILO framework. We promote the need for a shift of mindsets to promote comprehensive employment policy frameworks and conclude with a set of recommendations for good policy design and implementation.
La religion et les valeurs traditionnelles : La Russie dans les guerres culturelles transnationales
Authors: Uzlaner Dmitry , Stoeckl Kristina
Published: December 2024

Dans cet article, nous établissons que le discours russe sur les valeurs traditionnelles doit une grande partie de son contenu et de sa formulation stratégique aux guerres culturelles mondiales. En remontant beaucoup plus loin que les récentes élaborations du Kremlin, nous examinons les origines des débats sur les valeurs publiques en Russie depuis la période de la perestroïka, lorsque les acteurs russes ont été socialisés à la réalité des guerres culturelles par des activistes occidentaux approchant les sociétés post-soviétiques avec un zèle missionnaire. L'article reconstruit l'émergence du discours sur les valeurs traditionnelles en Russie et souligne sa nature hybride en tant que mélange de notions sur la culture, la religion et l'histoire russes avec des idées de la droite chrétienne occidentale. Sur la base de documents, de la littérature et d'une recherche empirique qualitative avec des acteurs conservateurs en Russie et à l'extérieur, nous montrons que les valeurs traditionnelles autour desquelles les dirigeants russes ont construit leur doctrine de sécurité nationale anti-occidentale reflètent en fait la dynamique mondiale des guerres culturelles.
Parcours d’un schème théologique désécularisateur : L’exemple états-unien du schème kuyperien des « sphères de souveraineté »
Authors: Stavo-Debauge Joan
Published: December 2024

L’auteur revient dans cet article sur l’affaire Hobby Lobby et y montre le rôle d’un schème théologique désécularisateur emprunté à l’apologétique d’Abraham Kuyper : le schème des « sphères de souveraineté ». Depuis longtemps très populaire dans le monde évangélique et chez les acteurs de la droite chrétienne, ce schème a également été introduit au sein des théories juridiques et de la philosophie du droit, et il s’avère qu’il était très ajusté aux revendications de la famille Green, les multimilliardaires à l’origine de l’affaire Hobby Lobby.
Métaphores et allusions au religieux dans les discours écologiques en France autour de la COP 21 de 2015
Authors: Obadia Lionel
Published: December 2024

En se fondant sur l’analyse d’un corpus de discours d’acteurs du champ politique, d’acteurs du monde intellectuel mais aussi d’acteurs religieux conjointement engagés dans un débat [politique] sur l’écologie, cet article entend mettre en lumière certaines raisons de cet engouement mais aussi les stratégies discursives de différents acteurs sociaux et politiques, dans le contexte de la France contemporaine, et à partir d’opinions exprimées publiquement sur des supports de large diffusion, des médias audio-visuels ou sur Internet. Partant, il s’agit de faire saillir les logiques de positionnement politique qui se lisent en filigrane d’une référentialité toujours plus importante du religieux dans les débats écologiques, et de l’écologie dans les discours religieux.
Domaine de recherche et d’innovation majeur (DIM)Patrimoines matériels — innovation, expérimentation, résilience (PAMIR)
Authors: Bourgès Ann , Cuisin Jacques , Hélou de La Grandière Pauline , Jouves-Hann Barbara , Morana Burlot Delphine , Pichon-Meunier Gaëlle , Rolland Olivier , David Sophie , Bertrand Loïc
Published: December 2024

Le Domaine de recherche et d’innovation majeur (DIM) Patrimoines matériels — innovation, expérimentation, résilience (PAMIR) est le réseau de recherche francilien dédié à l’étude des sciences du patrimoine. En 2022, le Groupe de travail « Recherche et restauration » s’est constitué au sein du DIM avec pour objectif de proposer et mettre en place des dispositifs répondant aux besoins de financement de la recherche des conservateurs-restaurateurs et l’organisation d’événements valorisant ces actions. Cet article se propose de présenter ces actions et de rendre compte des thématiques et discussions développées dans le cadre de deux demi-journées de communications et de tables rondes organisées en 2023 et 2024.
Islamic Charitable Initiatives and the Third Sector
Authors: Mennani Maha , Attak Elhoussain
Published: December 2024

The examination of the non-profit sector focuses on rooting the principles of equitable resource distribution between all the community members. The appropriation of the potential of this sector meets Islamic objectives in terms of fostering the basis of equity and social solidarity. Indeed, the foundations of the Islamic economy are based on improving the economic and social well-being within Islamic Countries, in particular, by carrying out non-profit activities to reinforce the equitable distribution of funds. This practice has given rise to socio-economic reconsiderations, such as zakat. The objective of this chapter is to carry out a detailed investigation relying on the place of zakat institutions, within Islamic Countries, in simulating the aspirations of the non-profit sector. To this end, the study uses bibliometric methodology with RStudio. In addition, this research presents an additional framework for examining the impacts of zakat on economic and social development through reinforcing the third sector activities.
AI-Driven Marketing on Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Customer Engagement and Market Insights
Authors: Shenbagavalli T. , Deepak D. , Vijayarani S. , Kulkarni Sandeep , Ramya S.
Published: December 2024

This chapter analyses the impact of artificial intelligence on marketing strategies, customer engagement, and market knowledge. First, we discuss the historical background of applying AI in marketing and then discuss how these technologies are integrated into traditional marketing approaches. This makes it easy for any marketer to understand and consequently pursue various tasks AI facilitates to understand their audience market better. Such uses span from NLP to personalised recommendations and even prediction. The chapter highlights AI's benefits in marketing, including precision, customer experience, and real-time data processing. It also considers the challenges and ethical concerns of using AI, such as algorithmic bias and privacy concerns. We highlight the most efficient AI marketing techniques and briefly summarise insights from perceptive case studies and examples of the best companies. This article will also discuss how AI marketing will build and expand in the future and other aspects, such as new technologies that may arrive and revolutionise the marketing industry.
An Analytical Study on Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Commerce for the Tourism Industry
Authors: Chellappa Rathna , Ben Hamida Abdel Ghaffar , Nair Jugunu R. , Suresh R. V. , Sreerekha U. , Pappa D. Celin
Published: December 2024

E-commerce has brought about a tremendous transformation in several industries, including the tourist business. This abstract investigates the profound influence of e-commerce on the tourist industry, analyzing its advantages, difficulties, and future possibilities. Incorporating e-commerce platforms has optimized processes, improved consumer experiences, and created fresh opportunities for marketing and sales. Travellers can now easily book flights, lodgings, and tour packages via Internet platforms, enhancing convenience and consumer contentment. In addition, e-commerce has facilitated the expansion of tourist firms to a worldwide customer base, enhanced pricing tactics via dynamic pricing models, and collected vital consumer data to provide personalized services. However, the implementation of e-commerce in the tourist sector encounters certain obstacles despite its benefits. These include cyber security risks,
The Interplay of Brand Trust and Customer Loyalty on Assessing the Impact of Trust-Building on Retention and Advocacy
Authors: Rejitha R. , Jayalakshmi G.
Published: December 2024

An increasingly important factor of brand building in the modern marketplace is trust. To this end, the study tested different trust-building strategies and examined their influence on customer retention and advocacy. The sample consisted of 500 customers across industries surveyed to measure outcomes affecting brand trust and resultant loyalty behaviors through a broad mixed-method design. The statistical techniques used to analyse the quantitative data helped segregate significant trust factors most relevant for loyalty. In contrast, qualitative findings provided a deep perspective of customer experiences and expectations. Results show a positive and strong association between brand trust and market loyalty, which underlines that efforts to build or reinforce this relationship foster customer retention and advocacy among individuals in the Brazilian context. The analysis further identifies sector-specific differences that emphasise that the trust-loyalty relationship is moderated by the environment from which it operates.
The Influence of Social Media on Consumer Purchases and the Problem of Fake Reviews and Endorsements
Authors: Venkateswaran P. S. , Lishmah Dominic M. , Tumma Sandhya , Singh Shikha , Kem Deepak , Rahila J.
Published: December 2024

The study's goal is to determine how social media influences consumer purchasing decisions and investigate the issue of counterfeit reviews and endorsements. Information from a survey investigates how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn influence consumer behaviour. Despite the prevalence of false reviews in the information interface that consumers peruse, there is a lack of research to understand the role of fake reviews in the online purchase process. Consequently, the objective of this paper is to investigate the modifications in consumers' online purchase intentions that occur as a result of reading false evaluations in various scenarios. For products with a high level of brand recognition, false reviews do not influence consumers' purchase intentions. Conversely, for products with a low level of brand recognition, the degree of fakeness in the reviews decreases consumers' purchase intentions. Deceptive reviews and endorsements present a significant obstacle.
Developing Educational Leaders Within an EdD Redesign That Focuses on School Improvement
Authors: Lane Jennifer , Rios Antonio , Hickey Wesley D. , Odell Michael
Published: December 2024

The chapter “Developing Educational Leaders Within an EdD Redesign that Focuses on School Improvement” explores the shift in EdD programs to align with the principles and framework of improvement science. The chapter provides a historical overview of the Doctor of Education (EdD), explains the components of improvement science, including problem of practice, root cause analysis, and iterative testing, and highlights the role of data-informed decision-making and collaborative approaches in educational settings. Also discussed is the impact of CPED guidelines on the UT Tyler EdD program, with specific emphasis on the significance of the Dissertation in Practice (DiP) in bridging theory and practice. The authors explore how, by embedding these elements within an EdD program, future educational leaders are equipped to address complex challenges, implement effective interventions, and drive continuous school improvement.
Shifting Schools From Strategy to Foresight
Authors: Balser Walter Fernando , Tafuro Vinny
Published: December 2024

In this chapter the authors use the impacts of the global pandemic on educational systems as a muse to highlight the need for educational leaders to transition from strategic planning to foresight thinking. They analyze the shortcomings of traditional bureaucratic models and emphasize the importance of adaptive leadership in addressing contemporary challenges. They present the Three Horizons Framework as a tool for envisioning long-term educational innovations and integrating foresight into school leadership. By examining issues like teacher shortages, school choice, and facilities management, the chapter provides practical steps for fostering a future-focused mindset in educational environments, urging leaders to embrace innovation, adapt to emerging trends, and cultivate resilience in the face of an ever-evolving educational landscape.
Advancing Literacy Leadership Development
Authors: Maccalous Katrina , Watters Jennifer Bailey
Published: December 2024

Situated within a case example of a problem of practice mixed-methods study, this chapter presents leadership preparation and development considerations for the P-20 community related to enhancing literacy achievement while navigating the unique circumstances posed in rural schools. Through an examination of the literature on effective literacy practices, instructional resources, and school improvement efforts aimed at increasing student reading proficiency, the authors suggest actionable approaches to balance curriculum and pedagogy through a continuous improvement cycle model. Advancing the literature for the P-20 community, the findings and discussion from this study intersect school leadership preparation and practice with recommendations for professional development, recruitment and retention, distributed leadership, improvement science, data-driven decision making, and leadership across diverse settings.
From Industrial to Digital Economy
Authors: Badran Ahmed
Published: December 2024

this chapter addresses the issue of the digital economy from a public policy perspective by focusing on the strategies applied in the State of Qatar to emphasize the importance of the knowledge and innovation. In this context, information technology is a key in achieving comprehensive, sustainable and resilient economic development. The chapter starts from a main research question: To what extent do the current strategies of the State of Qatar contribute to the successful transition towards the digital economy? To answer this question, the chapter relies on the idea of methodological integration by combining the use of the descriptive analytical approach and the case study approach. The aim is to provide a critical analytical reading of previous literature in addition to determining the effectiveness of the strategies applied by the Qatari government to transform from traditional to digital economy.
Securing the Digital Supply Chain
Authors: Nahta Pratik
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the significant cybersecurity challenges facing modern supply chains within an increasingly digitized and interconnected business environment. It outlines the current threat landscape, highlighting issues like ransomware, phishing, and nation-state cyber threats, and examines their potential impacts on supply chain operations. The research identifies critical vulnerabilities, including third-party risks and IoT device weaknesses, while also discussing the dual nature of emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, which offer both opportunities and new security challenges. Additionally, the paper reviews mitigation strategies, evaluating frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Zero Trust Architecture, and draws lessons from recent high-profile cyber-attacks, such as the Colonial Pipeline incident. Finally, it identifies future research areas, including quantum-resistant cryptography and securing AI/ML models, aiming to provide organizations with actionable insights to strengthen their supply chain cybersecurity posture.
Etica clinica e nuove tecnologie: le questioni aperte in ambito sanitario
Authors: Spagnolo Antonio G.
Published: December 2024

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An audit of completeness of Road to Health Booklet at a community health centre in South Africa
Authors: Machimana Pfunzo , Nyalunga Suzan L.N. , Madela-Mntla Edith N. , Nzaumvila Doudou K.
Published: December 2024

Background: For continuity and quality of care, accurate record-keeping is crucial. Complete care is facilitated by completing a child’s Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) as well as prompt interpretation and appropriate action. This could result in a decrease in child morbidity and mortality.Aim: The study was aimed at assessing the completeness of the RTHB of children younger than 5 years.Setting: Temba Community Health Centre (CHC), Tshwane District, South Africa.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a data collection sheet adopted from previous studies.Results: Children less than 1-year-old accounted for 70.2% of the 255 RTHBs. The mean ± s.d. age was 11.5 ±10.76 months. The study finding showed no section was 100% fully completed. Of the 255 records studied, 38 (14.9%) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-exposed babies were recorded at birth, 39.5% were negative at 6 weeks and 60.5% were not recorded. Ninety-one (35.7%) children were unexposed. The HIV status of 126 (49.4%) children was not recorded. Sixty-six per cent (66%) of recorded maternal syphilis was negative. Immunisations, weight-for-age, neonatal information, and details of the family and child were fully completed in 80% of the booklets. Developmental screening was 17.2% completed, and oral health was 1.6% partially completed. The overall completeness was 40.3%.Conclusion: The completeness of RTHBs was found to be suboptimal.Contribution: The present study’s findings should serve as a reminder that healthcare practitioners must complete RTHBs in their totality in order to improve continuity and care quality, as the results indicated that RTHB completion was below ideal.
Quantification and Correlation of Cardiac Troponins in High-risk Patients with Varying Severity of Positive Stress Lexiscan Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Authors: Mohsin Naveed , Pekler Gerald , Mushiyev Savi
Published: December 2024

Background:

Cardiac troponins are the preferred biomarkers for the diagnosis of myocardial necrosis and are routinely used to diagnose acute coronary syndrome. However, the controversy still continues as to whether troponin measurement may be the useful tool for detecting reversible myocardial ischemia.

Objectives:

The study objectives were to quantitatively assess cardiac troponin levels in patients presenting with anginal chest pain or angina equivalents, correlate these levels with the severity of reversible myocardial ischemia on regadenoson SPECT MPI, and identify variables influencing troponin release in high-risk patients.

Methods:

We included all patients with anginal chest pain or angina equivalents who underwent regadenoson single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging, commonly known as Lexiscan, with positive stress results, defined as reversible myocardial ischemia. Their corresponding cardiac troponin levels and stress imaging parameters were reviewed.

Results:

In total, 96 patients with objective evidence of myocardial ischemia on stress lexiscans were studied. The cardiac troponin I (cTnI) was above the detection level of ≥0.02 ng/mL in 38, out of 63 patients (60.3%) and the cardiac troponin T (cTnT) was above the detection level of ≥0.010 ng/mL in 20, out of 33 patients (60.6%) by the fourth-generation assays. The median elevation (25–75th percentile) of cTnI was 0.10 ng/mL (0.07–0.22) and the median elevation (25–75th percentile) of cTnT was 0.051 ng/mL (0.026–0.211). Majority of patients (63.5%) did not have any ischemic electrocardiogram (EKG) changes. There was a pronounced elevation of cTnI in mild reversible myocardial ischemia (P > 0.05), and statistically significant elevation of cTnT in patients with ischemic EKG changes and severe myocardial ischemia on lexiscan (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Lexiscan is sensitive in detecting patients with reversible myocardial ischemia, even in the absence of ischemic EKG changes or troponin elevations. Cardiac troponins have complementary roles with cTnI sensitive for mild and cTnT sensitive for severe myocardial ischemia, respectively.
Bcl-2 and galectin-3 expression is associated with recurrence of ameloblastoma
Authors: Mahdavi Nazanin , Saffar Hana , Derakhshan Samira , Saffar Hiva , Heidari Narges
Published: December 2024

Background:

Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic neoplasm with a high recurrence rate. Identifying cellular and molecular changes in this neoplasm may help predict the recurrence risk. Bcl-2 and galectin-3 are anti-apoptotic proteins associated with the prognosis of many neoplasms. However, there are a few studies focusing on the association between these two markers and recurrence of ameloblastoma. This study aimed to investigate the association of Bcl-2 plus galectin-3 expression and recurrence of ameloblastoma.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective cross-sectional study was designed on 48 paraffin-embedded blocks diagnosed as ameloblastoma from 1998 to 2019. We retrieved follow-up data from patients’ records and used immunohistochemical staining for Bcl-2 and galectin-3 antibodies. Then, we analyzed their association with recurrence using Chi-square and Mann–Whitney test as well as recurrence-free survival using Kaplan–Meier curves and linear Cox regression. The level of statistical significance was P < 0.05.

Results:

Twenty-six patients had experienced the recurrence. The mean follow-up time was 93.53 months. There was a significant association between Bcl-2 plus cytoplasmic galectin-3 staining and recurrence (both P < 0.001). Furthermore, in univariate analysis, high expression of Bcl-2 was associated with less recurrence-free survival (log-rank: P = 0.020-univariable Cox: P = 0.033), but in multiple Cox regression, there was no significant association (P = 0.471). High cytoplasmic galectin-3 expression was also associated with less recurrence-free survival (log-rank: P = 0.007-univariable Cox: P = 0.015-multiple Cox: P = 0.044). Furthermore, we found a correlation between Bcl-2 and cytoplasmic galectin-3 staining (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

It seems that Bcl-2 and cytoplasmic galectin-3 staining might predict the risk of ameloblastoma recurrence. However, only the cytoplasmic galectin-3 staining might be an independent predictor of ameloblastoma recurrence, and we recommend further studies.
Perinatal mortality and its associated factors in selected tertiary care hospital of Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Authors: Kole Uma , Raddi Sudha
Published: December 2024

Background:

In many low- and middle-income countries, stillbirths are generally defined as those occurring after 28 weeks of gestation, whereas in some high-income countries, the threshold is set at 20 completed weeks of gestation. The stillbirth rate is acknowledged as a sensitive indicator of healthcare quality and equity. All provinces have demonstrated accelerated progress in reducing stillbirths.

Materials and Methods:

This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with perinatal mortality among 3508 mothers who delivered at selected tertiary care hospitals in Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Using consecutive sampling, mothers from labor rooms and maternity wards were surveyed via the Maternal and Newborn Health Registry.

Results:

The perinatal mortality rate observed in this study was 36.48/1000 live births. Among the mothers, 78.9% were anemic, 11.86% experienced antepartum hemorrhage (APH), and 79.7% had hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Additionally, 13.8% of neonates suffered from birth asphyxia, 6.1% presented with hypothermia, and 21.1% of births were preterm, with gestational ages ranging from 28 weeks and 6 days to 36 weeks and 6 days.

Conclusion:

The study conducted at tertiary care facilities revealed that most stillbirths were preventable and primarily linked to conditions such as APH, maternal hypertension, labor hypoxia, and low birth weight. Many of these deaths could be avoided through skilled obstetric care, which includes prenatal and intrapartum screening for specific conditions, fetal heart rate monitoring during labor, and timely interventions, often involving cesarean delivery. There is an urgent need for a global classification system and perinatal mortality audits to understand the causes better and enhance prevention efforts.
Treatment approaches for elderly patients with complex proximal humerus fractures: A comparative study
Authors: Shetty Sunil H. , Singh Shikhar D. , Agrawal Sarang , Shaikh Sameer S. A. , Mehta Nrupam , Dey Joydeep Kumar , Srivastava Abhilash
Published: December 2024

Background:

Proximal humerus fractures are typically minimally displaced and often result from low-energy trauma, particularly in elderly individuals with osteoporosis. In such cases, conservative or non-surgical treatments are generally effective. However, the optimal treatment approach remains an active research and debate area for fractures with moderate to severe displacement.

Aims and Objectives:

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis, focusing on evaluating and distinguishing the functional outcomes in elderly patients with complex proximal humerus fractures.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective, comparative study was conducted involving 60 elderly patients. The primary goal was to assess and compare the functional outcomes of complex proximal humerus fractures treated surgically using plating versus conservative treatment methods.

Results:

At the 8-week follow-up, patients in the non-surgical group demonstrated significantly lower average values for flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation than the surgical group. However, by the 6-month mark, no significant differences were observed between the two groups.

Conclusion:

The locking plate is a preferred implant for comminuted proximal humerus fractures. In this study, outcomes from locked plate fixation were comparable to those of non-operative treatments. Early initiation of physiotherapy and a robust rehabilitation program are crucial for achieving optimal functional recovery.
Assessment of hemodialysis stressors among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis
Authors: Michael Dhanya , John Molly , Samuel Usha , Lakshmi G.
Published: December 2024

Background:

Hemodialysis patients often face considerable physical and psychosocial stressors, which can negatively impact their quality of life. This study aims to assess these stressors among hemodialysis patients in selected hospitals in Kerala, India.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 222 hemodialysis patients. Participants were chosen through purposive sampling based on predefined inclusion criteria. Data were collected using self-reported methods, employing the validated Hemodialysis Stressor Scale to evaluate 32 physical and psychosocial stressors. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic data and stressor scores, whereas correlation analysis was conducted to identify relationships between variables.

Results:

The most frequently reported physical stressors were arterial and venous punctures [mean (M) = 1.4, standard deviation (SD) = 1.1] and muscle cramps (M = 0.97, SD = 0.72). For psychosocial stressors, fluid restrictions (65.3%, M = 2.49, SD = 0.80) and dietary limitations (54.1%, M = 2.21, SD = 1.00) were the most prominent. Correlation analysis showed a moderate association between age and both physical and psychosocial stressors, with older patients experiencing higher levels of stress.

Conclusion:

The study highlights that fluid and dietary restrictions are hemodialysis patients’ most significant psychosocial stressors, whereas arterial and venous punctures are key physical challenges. These findings underscore the importance of developing interventions to reduce these stressors and improve patients’ quality of life.