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A invenção de macacos, ou por que macacos não são neutros: Notas parciais sobre etoecologia e cosmopolítica na primatologia
Authors: Oka Mateus
Published: August 2023

Fundamentado em uma pesquisa realizada com primatólogas da Universidade de São Paulo que estudam macacos-prego, este artigo busca refletir sobre as condições de feitura dos saberes científicos entre tais pesquisadoras. As histórias e as publicações de uma primatóloga em particular, a docente que lidera o grupo acompanhado, serão o foco de discussão. Com o auxílio da ideia de “invenção” de Roy Wagner – suspendendo a “cultura” como um objeto definido a ser escrutinado –, o texto procura dar atenção às práticas de conhecimento operadas tanto pela cientista como pelos macacos. A hipótese formulada é que uma condição de “sujeito” dos macacos-prego é fundamental para esta primatologia. Assim, o artigo propõe introduzir e desdobrar as histórias das relações tecidas entre a pesquisadora e os macacos-prego, ancorando a reflexão nos caminhos de coprodução dos saberes científicos.
Vibrer d’émotion devant une œuvre d’art
Authors: Dewisme Virginie , Rondelez Valentine
Published: August 2023

Se laisser toucher par une œuvre d’art, c’est la proposition faite aux visiteurs du Musée des beaux-arts d’Arras. Pour faire découvrir ou redécouvrir à ses publics les chefs-d’œuvre des collections, l’équipe a choisi la proposition de Musair d’une immersion par l’émotion. Présentation de la conception du premier parcours de capsules sonores, en place depuis décembre 2021.
Nine Black Women Leaders in the Academy
Authors: Johnson-Leslie Natalie A. , Bowser Audrey D. , Davis Kimberley M. , Leslie Hewlett S.
Published: August 2023

This chapter explores nine Black women's formal and informal ways of leadership in the academy. Constructive disruptions by these nine Black women were based on their strong principles, values, and purpose as leaders. In addition, they initiated, managed, and overcame disruptions, including institutional oppression. Using the lens of intersectionality, critical race theory (CRT), and system justification theory, the researchers ground the documented constructive disruptions of instructional change of these nine Black women leaders. Document analysis of public records was used to determine the themes and tenets of these nine Black women's ways of leadership. Results showed that Black women are the most underrepresented in the academy as college presidents, there are higher expectations for them compared to their counterparts, many lack the benefits of mentorship, and micro affirmations can be a positive, motivating force. Implications for Black women aspiring to become institutional leaders are also highlighted in this chapter.
Learning to Be Leaders
Authors: Lutomia Anne Namatsi , Lewellen Chelesea , Bohonos Jeremy W.
Published: August 2023

In the United States, nonprofit organizations exist in varying sectors of society. These nonprofits are headed by leaders who play an important role in combating social justice issues like xenophobia, inequality, patriarchy, misogyny, and racism to name a few. However, little is known about how these leaders come into formal leadership positions in such agencies. Using case-study approach, this chapter addresses this gap by profiling two women leaders of small community-based nonprofit organizations based in Central Illinois. Each of the women profiled made mid-career transitions into their current roles in full-time nonprofit leadership and had worked for less than two years at the time they were interviewed.
Madame Cruise Director
Authors: Hune Jennifer Buie
Published: August 2023

This chapter chronicles the journey of one professor in the realization that not only are bias and racism part of everyday life for African-American people but also pervasive in higher education. This journey may serve as a template for other faculty members who may feel constrained by policy in education to forge a path of support and empowerment for faculty of color. Attention is given to the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion on majority campuses and work being done to determine the why and to combat attrition. Why is easily answered. The how to combat is more difficult. The journey will take the reader from recognizing that smart people are not immune to the prejudices that plague the unlearned. Education does not change one's heart or mind from ingrained practices of racism. The author's journey will take the reader through her own evolution from fighting what is now known as microaggressions to becoming a leader to empower other Black and Brown faculty members to call it out.
Psychological Safety for Black Women in Leadership
Authors: Runnels Carlissa
Published: August 2023

A psychologically safe work environment allows women to thrive as leaders and fully utilize their skills. When someone has personal psychological safety within themselves and applies it to their leadership aspirations, it gives them additional tools to use on their career journey. This chapter aims to present elements of internal psychological safety that Black women can use on their leadership journey to become successful leaders no matter what obstacles they encounter. The elements are employee empowerment, employee voice, employee connections, and employee meaning. All four elements work together to provide powerful results. These elements allow Black women to be prepared as they navigate and ascend in their careers. The chapter also provides strategies that women can immediately implement on their journey for each one of the elements.
Our Stories, Our Leadership, Our Lessons
Authors: Stilley Dana G.
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to provide insight, encouragement, and tools to African American female leaders whose leadership experiences have been impacted by racial and discriminatory acts in the workplace. African American women, having been assigned two disadvantaged social constructs, have unique lived experiences. These lived experiences provide understanding and knowledge into the realities of life for African American women. This chapter will share the lived experiences of African American, female, senior-level administrators in higher education, and underscore the complex factors that influenced their leadership traits, development, and style. This chapter will also discuss the temporal effect of lived experiences, demonstrating the link between past, present, and future leadership experiences for African American women. The chapter will also discuss the importance of the informal leadership that African American women provide to each other through sister-circle relationships. This chapter will conclude with recommendations and suggestions for future research.
The Road to Learning to Lead With Grace
Authors: Moore Carlitta M.
Published: August 2023

The mission of this chapter was to identify opportunities given to the author to obtain chances, which changed their outlook on life, and shifted their trajectory through leadership. There is often a set way to navigate the waters of leadership, yet that opportunity is not afforded to everyone. Are we placing ourselves in the correct webs of networking, are we seeking out opportunities to engage other like-minded individuals, or are we staying in a place of comfort and familiarity? The author will explain her journey, which began at a very young age. Through her journey, the reader will experience the challenges faced by the author and methods of continuing to higher heights.
I Never Saw Myself as a Leader
Authors: Jones-Branch Cherisse
Published: August 2023

This chapter will speak to the particular journey and experiences of a single Black woman leader in higher education. Transparency, especially from Black women leaders is critical. Most Black women leaders do not come from backgrounds where they frequently encountered other Black women in formal leadership positions, although they certainly engaged them informally, through church and community organizations. But because Black women are often first or second-generation college graduates obtaining their degrees was the primary goal. They rarely saw women who looked like them in the faculty (unless they attended a historically Black college or university), let alone in administration. Without this exposure, how could they know what it means to be a leader in higher education? Black women are leaders in higher education more so than ever before. But, as this chapter on an individual Black woman leader will demonstrate, they must speak truth to the complexities, nuances, and difficulties of their lived realities within the academy.
Organisational Philosophy and Culture
Authors: Hayes Catherine
Published: August 2023

This chapter considers the ongoing issues faced in relation to gender discrimination and change in relation to global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. A theoretical approach is adopted to consider the agency women are afforded within the context of leadership generally and change management, specifically. These debates are contextualised within global higher education and examined through theoretical lenses of influence, such as neoliberalism, which have impacted so much on the context specificity of change management in higher education and the cultures within which it has influenced so greatly. The recent global COVID-19 pandemic is used as a vehicle by which to drive thinking around concepts, which have had such an impact on women during this time, such as emotional labour, systemic equity, and structural inequality. The chapter concludes with a consideration of organisational structures and the agency that this has afforded women both historically and within the leadership challenges they currently face.
Development and Validation of the Scale of Intergenerational Conflict in Organizations
Authors: Vargas María de Lourdes Elena García , De la Garza Maria Teresa , Ruiz Gerardo Reyes
Published: August 2023

The study validates a scale that allows the exploration of intergenerational conflict in organizations. To validate the questionnaire, the descriptive statistics of the sample are obtained, Cronbach's alpha and Pearson's correlations between variables are calculated, an exploratory factor analysis is performed with the SPSS software. A first-order confirmatory factor analysis is performed with the AMOS software, and the Dillon-Goldstein rho (or composite reliability) is calculated to verify the internal consistency of the indicators for each latent variable. The result is that all the acceptance criteria have been met, the Rho de Dillon-Goldstein is acceptable, the first factor (opening of the generation gap) is 0.85, and the second factor (limitations for intergenerational work) is 0.78, so the model obtained the required validation quality.
Institutional Change and Institutionalization
Authors: Vargas-Hernandez José G. , Vargas-González Omar C.
Published: August 2023

This study has the purpose to analyze the implications between institutional change and institutionalization. It departs from the assumption that some institutional change theories provide through different framework perspectives to explain and analyze the different strengths and challenges of the institutionalization processes. The methods used are the meta-cognitive analytical descriptive based on the conceptual, theoretical, and analytical literature review. As it had been assumed, the study concludes in that institutional change theoretical frameworks lead to provide the intellectual tools to describe, explain, and analyze the strengths and challenges posed by the institutionalization processes.
Conflict Management in Organisations of Emerging Economies
Authors: Jayawardena Nirma Sadamali , Jayawardena Darshana
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview on conflict management strategies within the emerging economies via a detailed literature review. The study of organisational conflicts in emerging economies is a very rare research topic. This study was able to identify four major gaps in this area. Firstly, the topic organisational conflict research focuses more on organizational behaviour and occupational psychology research with less consideration on human resource management. Secondly, a majority of these studies has been conducted in Western and European countries with less focusing on the Asian context and emerging economies. Thirdly, few studies used the mixed research methodology to investigate the scenarios which provides more accurate findings. Fourthly, few studies analysed perspectives of both employees and employers since the majority of the existing studies used the perspective of either employee or the employer.
From Resistance to Readiness
Authors: Lopez Ashlita Florence , Joy Sebin , Kumar Arti Arun
Published: August 2023

Change initiatives often encounter resistance from employees, impeding successful implementation. Leveraging insights from neuroscience can provide valuable guidance in navigating this resistance and promoting readiness for change. Social experiences in a work environment affect the brain positively or negatively. By understanding the brain's response to change, change managers can create a supportive environment and communicate accordingly. This study examines the impact of social experiences on readiness to change among employees in the manufacturing sector from a neuroscience perspective. SCARF is a neuroscience-based model that evaluates five dimensions of social experiences such as status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness. This quantitative study is based on data collected from different manufacturing organisations. The results of this study provide insights into how change managers can address these social domains to promote successful change initiatives and improve employee readiness to change.
A Comprehensive Insights and Research Focus on Scaffolds for Meniscal Regeneration Using Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Sarveswaran S. , Kishore Kumar A. , Murugarajan A.
Published: August 2023

An essential component of a healthy knee joint is the meniscus. Complex fibro cartilaginous tissue called the meniscus is what keeps proper biomechanics in place. Meniscal injury is frequently associated with active lifestyles. In order to aid in the recovery of meniscal disorders, current meniscal tissue engineering and tissue regeneration research includes polymeric biomaterials, cell-based therapies, growth factors, and 3D printed hybrid scaffolds. Additive manufacturing, often known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, is able to create functional physical components with or without porosity by layer-by-layer deposition of the materials using 3D computer models. This chapter discusses the evolution of the computer-aided design (CAD) approach for creating meniscal scaffolds, as well as tips on how to optimise the internal architecture, cutting-edge materials, and manufacturing factors for the best biomimetic performance. The review study also covers the advantages and disadvantages of producing meniscal scaffolds using 3D printing technology.
Artificial Intelligence in Orthopedic Implant Model Classification
Authors: Sushma S. , Anuradha T. , Denslin Brabin D. R. , Jose Anand A.
Published: August 2023

Although past studies and the performance of prior models have not been assessed, artificial intelligence models have shown great accuracy in distinguishing particular orthopedic implant types from imaging, which is an essential and time-consuming operation. To describe the breadth, approach, and effectiveness of artificial intelligence algorithms in categorizing orthopedic implant models, the authors carried out a comprehensive review. They used the search phrases “artificial intelligence,” “orthopedic,” “implant,” and “arthroplasty” to look at research published up to March 10, 2021 in PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library. A modified version of the methodologic index for non-randomized studies was used to evaluate the studies. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were among the results that were reported. Eleven of the 2689 records found during the search were used in the analysis. Between 2 and 27 implant models were considered.
Electrical Discharge Machining Parameters and Dielectric Fluid
Authors: Gugulothu Bhiksha , Aravindan N. , Widjaja Gunawan , Lakshmanan S. A. , Suresh M.
Published: August 2023

This chapter describes the basic working principle of electrical discharge machining. The impacts of both significant and insignificant machining parameters were also detailed. Also, the purpose, properties, and types of dielectric fluid were discussed to better understand the process. This chapter is concluded with describing the benefits of flushing with its types. The rapid impedance of cold dielectric fluid causes an explosive evacuation of molten metal from the electrode and workpiece surfaces. This results in the formation of a tiny crater on the surfaces of the two conductors, which hardens hollow balls of material that are subsequently drained from the gap by the fluid.
Machine Learning Approach of Bio Silica Suspended Dielectric in EDM of Ti6Al4V for Biomedical Application
Authors: Yokesh Kumar B. , Baskar S. , Pragadish N. , Thenmozhi A.
Published: August 2023

A machine learning technique, the artificial neural network is used to predict the output responses of Ti6Al4V in electrical discharge machining, using nano bio silica infused vegetable oil methyl ester dielectric fluid and optimizing the operating parameters of electrical discharge machining by using the Jaya algorithm. The input parameters of the experiments are peak current, pulse on time, discharge voltage, and duty cycle, and the measured output responses are the material removal rate, tool wear rate, and surface roughness. The optimal architecture of the artificial neural network model is recognized as 4-10-10-3. The correlation coefficient of the artificial neural network prediction is 0.9626, and the least mean absolute percentage error of the material removal rate, tool wear rate, and surface roughness are 0.8129, 0.3337, and 1.2595%, respectively. The artificial neural network predicted accurate results and the Jaya algorithm optimized the operating parameters of Ti6Al4V in electrical discharge machining.
Social Media Usage in Indian Banking and Financial Institutions
Authors: Manickam Thirupathi , Gopalakrishnan S. , Hridhya P. K. , Ravi V. , Muniyanayaka Devarajanayaka Kalenahalli , Muniraju Haritha , Seenivasan B.
Published: August 2023

Due to technological innovation, the economy is transitioning from a market-driven to a network-oriented status, and social media has seized the leading I.T. trends in the technology sector. A paradigm change in banking and finance operations has occurred due to the upswing in innovation, transformation, and digitalisation in Indian banking and financial organisations. The development of online banking, mobile apps, mobile banking, and tools like debit and credit cards has changed how customers utilise banking and financing services. Thanks to social media and digital marketing, banks may now be practical tools for supporting customers' enterprises and gaining target prospects. To provide customers with rapid and efficient service in the post-pandemic age, Indian banks and financial institutions are rushing to modernise their technology infrastructure and digital goods. Social media offers users attractive options for 24-hour access to information and the use of financial services across temporal and geographic boundaries.
Role of Social Media on Government Initiatives Towards Human Resource Development
Authors: Shanmugam Vidhya , Gowrishankkar V. , Sibi S. , Maheswari T. Sudha , Bose S Vijay , Mora Murali , Chandramohan Senthilkumar , Maruthamuthu M. , Nazeer Irshad
Published: August 2023

In the digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for communication, networking, and information sharing. Its widespread popularity and accessibility have led to its adoption by governments worldwide to reach the public effectively. This chapter explores the role of social media in bridging the gap between government initiatives for human resource development (HRD) and the public. It examines how social media platforms have transformed the way governments communicate HRD policies, initiatives, and opportunities to citizens, fostering greater engagement, transparency, and inclusivity. The chapter also highlights the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with the use of social media in HRD initiatives. Social media's integration with government HRD initiatives has immense potential to enhance access to resources, promote skill development, and empower individuals in the modern workforce.
Exploring the Impact of Social Media on the Indian Banking Sector
Authors: Duraisamy Durairaj , Shivaram Chethan , Nethravathi N. , Anusha K. Y. , Rajput Kanchan , Subramanian Mathiraj , Kedla Shaila , Reddy Raghu Narayana , Hiremath Kiran
Published: August 2023

This chapter emphasizes the importance of compliance with data protection regulations and maintaining customer privacy. Finally, the framework offers strategic recommendations for Indian banks to optimize their social media presence, including the development of robust social media policies, integration with existing customer service channels, and investment in analytics to gain valuable insights from user interactions. Overall, this framework provides valuable insights for Indian banks seeking to harness the potential of social media to stay competitive, build customer trust, and enhance their overall operational efficiency in the dynamic digital landscape.
Electronic-Based Service Innovation
Authors: Ohoiwutun Yosephina , Muttaqin M. Zaenul , Ilham Ilham , Tebay Vince
Published: August 2023

This chapter aims to explore further how forms of public service innovation are applied in Jayapura City during the pandemic. Several highlights are the chapter's main focus, so the authors divide them into several sections. The first section reviews the implementation of electronic governance (e-governance). Then the second part describes how electronic-based services at the Jayapura City Disdukcapil were before the pandemic. The last section reveals the electronic-based service system during the pandemic. This study is a qualitative study using a research approach based on a literature study. The Jayapura City Population and Civil Registration Service (Disdukcapil) utilizes advances in digital technology by giving birth to various innovations to improve the quality of public service delivery in the field of population administration. The innovations are accessed online without coming to the Dukcapil office.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Industrial Recession in India and the Emerging Structural Breaks
Authors: Karmakar Asim Kumar , Das Tushar
Published: August 2023

In this paper, an attempt has been made to look into the effects of external shock generated by Pandemic on the industrial output growth in India by analysing the macroeconomic time series data generating process. The authors have carried out a number of tests concerning the stochastic behaviour and nature of trend of the annual industrial output growth at national level as well as for some major states for the period 1989-90 to 2020-21 locating possible structural break in the series. The authors observe that average annual growth rate of industrial production has decreased significantly in every sector in the lockdown period as compared to pre lockdown period. Testing of unit root hypothesis confirms the presence of stochastic trend in the logarithmic values of industrial output series both at the national and at the state level. The total production declined sharply during the lockdown and the structural break towards the fall in industrial production appeared before the lockdown. Hence, it seems that the lockdown by the pandemic may not be the primary source of industrial recession in India.
The Emergence of Cryptography in Blockchain Technology
Authors: Surve Tanuj , Khandelwal Risha
Published: August 2023

This chapter explores the evolution of cryptography in blockchain technology, studying its significance, challenges, and implications. It analyzes the various cryptographic algorithms employed in blockchain systems, emphasizing their significance in ensuring transaction security and anonymity. The chapter looks at the challenges of using cryptography in blockchain, such as scalability, key management, and the arrival of quantum computing. It also looks at how cryptography has influenced the emergence of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. It also examines current cryptographic trends and their possible impact on blockchain security, highlighting the importance of using best practices while implementing cryptography in blockchain systems. Overall, this chapter presents a detailed review of the critical role that cryptography plays in maintaining blockchain technology's integrity, privacy, and trustworthiness.
Navigating the New Frontier of Finance, Art, and Marketing
Authors: Sakib S M Nazmuz
Published: August 2023

This chapter explores the intersection of finance, art, and marketing in the new frontier of digital assets, specifically focusing on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the metaverse. The authors analyze the potential impact of these innovative technologies on traditional financial systems, art markets, and advertising strategies. Through a comprehensive examination of the concepts of blockchain, virtual reality, and decentralization, this chapter aims to provide insight into how these emerging digital assets can reshape the way people perceive and interact with financial, artistic, and marketing landscapes.
The Evolution of Web 3 and Decentralized Governance
Authors: Bassi Eleonóra , Bandirali Margherita
Published: August 2023

In this chapter, the authors give a theoretical overview of the landscape of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as the native organizational structure of Web 3. The authors place this new formation in the existing theoretical framework of transaction cost economics and new institutional economics analyzing their governance from economic and legal perspectives. They argue that DAOs are so-called hybrid organizations, which embrace features from the free market and from hierarchical organizations. DAOs show characteristics of hybrids such as pooling resources, coordinating operations by contracts and facing competition in their coordination. However, their changing nature imposes challenges in their identification.
Gamification for Industry 5.0 at the Core of Society 5.0
Authors: Arumugam Senthil Kumar , Tyagi Amit Kumar
Published: August 2023

Gamification has become a popular approach to engage employees, customers, and other stakeholders in various industries. With the advent of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0, the use of gamification is expected to increase, as companies and organizations look for innovative ways to enhance productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Industry 5.0 is the next phase of industrial development, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies, such as AI, IoT, and robotics, with human skills and creativity. Society 5.0, on the other hand, refers to a human-centered society that leverages technology to create solutions for social problems. This chapter explores the potential of gamification in the context of Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. It discusses the various applications of gamification, including training, education, marketing, and sustainability. It also examines the benefits of gamification, such as increased engagement, motivation, and collaboration.
Study on Blockchain-Integrated IoT
Authors: Sarkar Moumita , Roy Sandip , Bose Rajesh
Published: August 2023

The continuous development of interconnected devices is reconstructing livelihood and with the emergence of advanced technology yields growth in the usage of IoT devices. Though it is revolutionary and brings convenience, it faces different security challenges. The transition from traditional to smart in varieties of sectors makes the use of IoT technologies to become an integral part of lives which obviously requires a protection shield that can be offered by Blockchain. Blockchain's protected decentralization overcomes different hazards the IoT structure is facing. In this chapter, the authors have represented a detailed study on IoT, its layer and applications, a comparative analysis of different security threats, how an association with blockchain would mitigate different shortcomings of present IoT architecture, and the issues that exist in Blockchain-associated IoT.
Decentralized Identity in Web 3
Authors: Sisodia Himanshu
Published: August 2023

Web 3, or the decentralized web, uses blockchain technology and decentralised principles to revolutionize online interactions and commercial practises. It gives people authority, builds trust, and allows for peer-to-peer interactions. Blockchain is a decentralized and secure database that ensures transparent transactions without the need of middlemen. Web 3 is reshaping the financial, healthcare, supply chain, and entertainment industries. Cryptocurrencies provide safe and borderless transactions. It improves supply chain management, assures ethical sourcing, and gives content producers more influence. Decentralised identification systems overcome the problems associated with centralized identity. Scalability, interoperability, and performance are all difficult issues. The importance of interoperability and standardization cannot be overstated. Regulatory and legal problems must be consistent with the ideas of decentralized identity. Decentralized identification systems provide personalised and transparent experiences that foster trust and consumer loyalty.
Past Impact and Future Implications of the World Wide Web on the Accounting Industry
Authors: Singh Jaspal
Published: August 2023

With the initial development of Web 1.0 in 1989, the groundwork was laid out for radical and rapid transformation of an accounting industry which had been slowly evolving over thousands of years. In the late 1990s, with Web 2.0, simple websites and email were eclipsed by innovative accounting software and collaborative online tools. Accountants have taken advantage of these features as many of the lower-level functions are now replaced by value-adding analytics and ongoing communication. The newest version of the World Wide Web, Web 3.0, strives to progress business further with decentralized, blockchain-based applications. Distributed ledger technology, securely storing data in multiple locations with immutable transaction records, is increasing reliability of accounting functions. With smart contracts, business agreements can be executed via blockchain, adding another layer of security. However, the accounting industry is not without challenges as technology advances- it must stand with its ethical principles as the business world around it evolves with Web 3.0.
Plant Disease Classification in Segmented Images Using Computer Vision
Authors: Choudhury Rajashri Roy , Roy Piyal , Ghosh Shivnath
Published: August 2023

Agriculture productivity has a significant impact on the lives of people and economies because of the growing human population. In agriculture, plant diseases are a big problem since they result in severe crop losses and financial hardship for farmers. Traditional disease detection and categorization methods take a long time and are subjective, so automated and effective methods are required. Computer vision techniques have recently shown promise as tools for classifying plant diseases. To provide a precise and dependable system for disease detection and management, this article gives a thorough study on computer vision approaches for plant disease categorization. The research uses a variety of approaches, such as feature extraction, image pre-processing, and machine learning algorithms. Benchmark datasets are used for comparative study and performance evaluation of various methods. The outcomes show how effective computer vision techniques are at precisely diagnosing and categorising plant diseases.
Medicinal Plants for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Authors: Tung Bui Thanh , Nhung Nguyen Thi , Linh Duong Thi Hai
Published: August 2023

Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are those that affect the digestive tract. This may include sections from the esophagus to the rectum and the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, associated digestive organs. Gastrointestinal diseases may be acute, chronic, or recurrent. Natural products show the potential ability to treat the causes and decrease the GI tract production systems. This chapter presents some of the medicinal plants that are used to treat and minimize signals of GI disease pathogenesis.
Probiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Epigenomics
Authors: Bhat Mohd Iqbal , Rashid Shabina
Published: August 2023

Probiotics therapy has emerged as a popular, potential alternative therapy utilized in combating disorders associated with mammalian gut and visceral organs. Ongoing research suggests that probiotics directly or indirectly modulate host epigenomic signatures that in turn affect the host functional outcome. Data obtained from experimental studies indicate that microbiota, diet, and pharmaceuticals affect host epigenetic machinery subsequently resulting in specific physiological responses. Thus, molecular designing of epigenetic-based therapeutic agents may provide a valid pathway to rectifying aberrant changes and managing disease risk and progression. Recent investigations show that probiotic intervention mitigates uncharacteristic epigenetic changes that are associated with many health complications. However, stakeholders need to recognize that probiotic research is an emerging field; therefore, this science must undergo extensive mechanistic investigation. This chapter highlights the potential probiotic mediated host epigenomic interventions in disease therapy and management.
Inner Transformation of Teachers and Educators
Authors: Wagle Shree Krishna , Sitaula Bishal Kumar , Luitel Bal Chandra
Published: August 2023

As humanity progresses in civilization, it becomes increasingly clear that comprehending the complexities of life goes beyond a purely material, physical, or technological perspective. Educators recognize the need for broader approaches to shape our existence. It could be the reason that numerous scholars and educational practitioners emphasize the importance of harmonizing technological advancements with human life's inner, psychological, cultural, artistic, and spiritual dimensions. While many initiatives and programs already exist to enhance professional development in times of crisis, there remains a lack of evidence-based guidance for teachers and educators regarding their inner transformation. In this chapter, the authors delve into the realms of spirituality and consciousness, new biology, quantum sciences, and nature studies and education to explore the holistic form of professional development. This approach encourages teachers and educators to acknowledge their role as co-creators of the world, emphasizing inner awakening as a vital element of professional flourishing.
Transformation Through Participatory Action Research in a Community School of Nepal
Authors: Rajbanshi Roshani , Dahal Niroj
Published: August 2023

A school is a vulnerable place which is easily influenced by different activities that happen inside and outside the school. With the view to improving the quality of education, Rupantaran conducted participatory action research in a community school through creative teaching and learning methods. Transformative learning theory guided this study. The results of this study were observed at three levels: micro, meso, and macro levels. When teachers critically reflected, they had an inner transformation at the micro level. As a result of interventions, the teachers' pedagogy altered at meso level. Macro-level transformation occurred as the result of the intervention at school level. Establishment of gardening, urine-diversion toilets, pig, fish, and mushroom farming are examples of macro-level transformation. This study also discovered that students and instructors have the ability to affect the school community, which was possible through participatory action research. Thus, this study concludes that transformation is hard to achieve, and participatory action research is a means to bring transformation.
Executing Ecopreneur Model of Local Curriculum for Bringing Life to School and School to Life
Authors: Wagle Shree Krishna , Luitel Bal Chandra
Published: August 2023

The chapter highlights the significance of an ecopreneur model, which integrates entrepreneurship and sustainable practices within the framework of environmental sustainability. Drawing from the research, the chapter offers insights and recommendations, suggesting that Nepal should reconsider its policies on local curricula to incorporate the concept of ecopreneurship. This approach would enable children and schools to engage in entrepreneurship with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and social responsibility, thereby contributing to social transformation. By introducing ecopreneurship into the local curriculum and providing practical applications in real-world contexts, Nepal can strive towards building a more sustainable future for its citizens. But, as mainstream schooling design is less relevant for effective executing of real-life learning, it is necessary that educators need to think and work for living-schools
Transformative Praxis as a Mode of Fostering Action Learning
Authors: Dahal Niroj , Luitel Bal Chandra , Pant Binod Prasad
Published: August 2023

Guided by the question, how does transformative praxis work as a means of promoting action learning? In this chapter, the authors discuss the notion of transformative praxis (TP) in their pedagogies as university faculties and practitioners. Likewise, the authors argue that TP is an effective method for promoting action learning (AL). TP is a pedagogical and/or transformative model that focuses on 'praxis' and aims to create a possibility of orientation for learners as opposed to a linear hierarchy of outcomes and/or results. Next, the authors further discussed AL as a problem-solving approach that involves acting and reflecting on the results and/or outcomes to gain insights and improve outcomes. For instance, this chapter also aims to provide a theoretical and some extent practical guideline for educational practitioners to apply reflective research and practice in their educational engagements to gain a multidimensional understanding for promoting active learning. On the whole, the authors attempted to explore TP as a mode for fostering AL.
Empowerment Through Participatory Action Research and Herder Parents' Play With Their Young Children in Rural Mongolia
Authors: Batsaikhan Javzandulam , Lkhagvadorj Tsog-Erdene
Published: August 2023

Education for young children in rural Mongolia has been a problem due to the limited availability of formal education services, which are only accessible in town areas. Living in remote regions and not sending their young children to kindergarten at a young age, herder parents lack the knowledge and facilities to support their children's learning and development at home, potentially leading to future difficulties in their school learning. To address this issue and strengthen herder parents' involvement in their children's education, a participatory action research (PAR) approach was utilized wherein groups that are adversely affected by a social problem undertake collective research to understand and address it effectively. The PAR program lasted for seven months and was implemented in two rural areas of Mongolia. It included monthly in-person meetings and an online platform for sharing experiences of intentional play and activities developed by the herder parents.
A Systematic Review on Drug Interaction Prediction Using Various Methods to Reduce Adverse Effects
Authors: Swathi Mirthika G. L. , Sivakumar B.
Published: August 2023

Interaction prediction between the drugs is a preeminent task. Drug - drug interaction (DDI) causes serious effects to human life. The adverse effect can result in death when the interaction is not known. Predicting all DDI is a challenging mission as it requires much time. Health care professionals and care givers may not be aware of all potential drug interactions. Many studies have been carried out to predict the DDI in meticulous way. Drug banks play the major role in providing information about the drugs; through drug banks we could predict the adverse effect while using two or more drugs together and can avoid the adverse reaction caused by DDI. In this article, the authors have compared different approaches used for predicting the interactions, analyzed with the methods and a comparison is provided for understanding the methods used in each research work.
Exploring the Intersection of Athletic Psychology and Emerging Technologies
Authors: Li Qiuying , Li Xiaodong , Chui Kwok Tai , Arya Varsha
Published: August 2023

This paper delves into the dynamic intersection of athletic psychology and emerging technologies, aiming to understand their interplay and implications for sports performance. The study examines the latest research and literature in this field, encompassing the use of social media, digital devices, and virtual reality as technological advancements. It explores the impact of these technologies on athlete psychology, mental resilience, motivation, and goal setting. By analyzing country-specific scientific production, author contributions, and keyword trends, the paper provides insights into the global landscape of research in athletic psychology and emerging technologies. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the evolving relationship between technology and athlete psychology, offering potential avenues for optimizing performance, mental well-being, and training strategies in the realm of sports.
Artificial Intelligence and the Myth of Objectivity
Authors: Pathni Rajiv Kumar
Published: August 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being rapidly integrated into healthcare with a naïve belief in the objectivity of AI and a complacent trust in the omniscience of computational knowledge. While AI has the potential to transform healthcare, there are significant ethical and safety concerns. The pace of AI development and the race for AI supremacy is leading to a rapid, and largely unregulated, proliferation of AI applications. It is important to understand that AI technologies bring new and accelerated risks and need meaningful human control and oversight. However, standards and regulation in the field are at a very nascent stage and need urgent attention. This paper explores the issues related to reliability, transparency, bias, and ethics to illustrate the ground realities and makes a case for developing standards and regulatory frameworks for the safe, effective, and ethical use of AI in healthcare.
Klinefelter syndrome and cutaneous localization of diffuse large B cell lymphoma: a real connection or a casual association?
Authors: Scarfì Federica , Magnaterra Elisabetta , Santini Simone , Taviti Franca
Published: August 2023

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a common aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, accounting for nearly 30-40% of all cases. This condition can affect the skin both primarily and secondarily. Herein we report a clinical and dermoscopic case of skin metastasis of DLBCL in a patient with Klinefelter syndrome.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding human immunodeficiency virus index testing in 2021, Burkina Faso
Authors: Ouedraogo Smaïla , Kabore Ahmed , Diallo Ismaël , Sarigda Maurice , Dahourou Désiré L. , Kabre Kuilga B. , Romba Issa , Yonli Bapougouni P.C. , Dah Ter T.E. , Meda Nicolas
Published: August 2023

Although knowing one's HIV status is a necessary step in initiating antiretroviral treatment, more than a quarter of Burkinabe who are HIV‑positive do not know their status. To reach the target of screening at least 95% of people living with HIV (PLHIV), the country has opted for HIV index testing (screening of sexual partners, children and partners of intravenous drug users). This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers on HIV index testing. A cross‑sectional study was conducted among health workers on index testing pilot sites in Burkina Faso. We constructed scores of health workers' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV index testing. A total of 132 health workers were surveyed, 62.8% of whom were female. Regarding profiles, 44.7% of the participants were nurses and 5.3% were midwives; physicians and psychosocial counselors accounted for 16.7 and 33.3%, respectively. Most of the participants worked in public health centers (60.6%). Overall, the majority of the participants had poor or average knowledge (85.6%) of the index testing strategy and harmful or inadequate practices (87.1%). Less than half (40.9%) had favorable attitudes toward the strategy. Our study showed that the knowledge of health workers was generally average, their attitudes were not very favorable and their practices were mostly inadequate with regard to HIV index testing. In order to increase the chances of reaching the first 95% of UNAIDS, trainings on the topic must be designed for health workers.
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in secondary school student population in the city of Douala, Cameroon
Authors: Bilog Nadine , Lele Elysée C.B. , Ndongo Jerson M. , Biloa Yves J.M. , Bwegne Josiane B.N. , Ndemba Peguy B.A. , Etaga Noël B. , Mandengue Samuel H. , Ngoa Laurent S.E. , Temfemo Abdou , Bongue Bienvenu , Guyot Jessica , Ayina Clarisse N.A.
Published: August 2023

While the burden of metabolic syndrome (MetS)is still increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a lack of data among young Cameroonian population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its components among secondary school students in Douala.This was a cross-sectional prospective study carried out on 803 students recruited from February to May 2021 in public and private secondary schools in Douala city, Cameroon. MetS was assessed according to the IDF/AHA/NHLBI 2009 consensus definition. The data collection consisted of a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, measurement of anthropometric parameters (height, weight, body massindex (BMI), waist circumference) and overnight fasting blood sample. Blood pressure (BP), fasting blood glucose,HDL cholesterol and triglycerides were measured using standard methods. The mean age was 18±3 years, 73.3% female. The prevalence of MetS was 27.4%, common among participants aged ≥16 years, and higher in females compare to males (33.7% vs. 11.1%, P0.0001). The prevalence of MetS components i.e abdominal obesity, high BP, fasting hyperglycemia, low-level HDL cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia were 14.1, 18.1, 42.8, 51.4 and 38.6% respectively. All MetS components were significantly higher in females compared to males except for high BP which was similar among the genders. In our study population, the prevalence of MetS is high and this calls for improved monitoring to limit the evolution of associated cardiometabolic complications among young Cameroonians.
An Unusual Presentation of Cavernous Sinus Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Nasr Zaid , Stasheff Steven , Packer Roger , Whitehead Matthew , Lateef Tarannum
Published: August 2023

Cavernous sinus syndrome in pediatrics is a rare condition with poorly understood epidemiology. Tolosa Hunt syndrome is characterized by severe and unilateral periorbital headaches accompanied by restricted and painful eye movements. We present a 6-year-old female patient with symptoms of right eye ptosis, diplopia, and recurrent headaches of varying duration. Initial non-contrast MRI showed 2.8 x 2.1 cm mass expanding the right cavernous sinus with extension into Meckel’s cave and Dorello’s canal. Patient was started on IV corticosteroids on hospital admission and after 2-3 days, eye movements improved.