bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Advances in the management of post-endodontic pain: a review
Authors: Varma K Meghana , Satish Rajulapati Kalyan , Sajjan Girija S , Varma K Madhu , Panitini Bhavani , Ponnada Naveena
Published: April 2023

This review describes the management of post-endodontic pain pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. Acute periapical inflammation brought on by endodontic treatment-related chemical, mechanical, and/or microbiological damage to the periapical region causes postoperative pain, which is multifactorial in nature. A wide range of technical and pharmacological techniques are taken into consideration and proposed to control post-operative endodontic pain, the present study primarily comprised an overview of systematic reviews, randomized clinical trials, and invitro studies summarizing advancement in the management of post-operative endodontic pain.
Contesting Human Rights: How Religious Freedom Confront Gay Rights and Vice Versa
Authors: Alfian Andi
Published: April 2023

One of the issues that caught my attention in the discussion on Religion and Human Rights, which is also an issue that has recently started to be hotly discussed in Indonesia, is the issue of LGBTQ+ minority rights (gay rights). This issue becomes interesting, the issue of gay rights, especially when this issue deals with the Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). As we saw in the discussion of human rights at International, tensions between gay rights and FoRB in several countries have their own characteristics. For example, in Indonesia, recently, the movement for defenders of the FoRB has begun to bloom, and, I observe, there is a tendency to include minority groups such as indigenous people, including LGBTQ+ people (gay rights), into their circle of struggle. The question is, how do religious freedom rights (FoRB) deal with gay rights? Or conversely, how do gay rights deal with religious freedom? In that context, this book becomes relevant to discuss. This book provides each author’s many different moral arguments and philosophical commitments.
Adoption and Utilization of Integrated Patient Management System in Botswana Public Health Facilities
Authors: Seitio-Kgokwe Onalenna , Mafa Rodnie Kgalemelo , Mbe Lesego Selotlegeng
Published: April 2023

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in the healthcare sector has gained momentum over a period of time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adoption and utilization of the integrated patient management system (IPMS) in health facilities in Botswana. A mixed-method approach was adopted in this study. The simple sampling procedure was adopted and used among the sample size of four hundred and twenty healthcare workers. The quantitative questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data for this study. The findings of this study showed that IPMS adoption brings about better performance and is very productive for a tiring healthcare setting. The results also show that the use of IPMS helps medical practitioners to deliver quality healthcare service and it benefits the population at large since services become faster and more efficient. This recommends that all health facilities should be provided with enough and relevant resources and support needed to effectively use and reap the benefits of the IPMS. In addition, the Ministry of Health and Wellness and all the concerned education stakeholders need to make sure that ICT adoption and use in healthcare are maintained and encouraged through training and workshops so that the user is well-equipped with the appropriate use of technology to achieve the desired results.

Keywords: adoption, integrated patient management system, health, utilization
EXPLAINING XGBOOST PREDICTIONS WITH SHAP VALUE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO INTERPRETING DECISION TREE-BASED MODELS
Authors: Ergün Serap
Published: April 2023

Understanding the factors that affect Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how they affect them is frequently important in sectors where data and data science are crucial. Machine learning is utilized to model and predict pertinent KPIs in order to do this. Interpretability is important, nevertheless, in order to fully comprehend how the model generates its predictions. It enables users to pinpoint which traits have aided the model’s ability to learn and comprehend the data. A practical approach for evaluating the contribution of input attributes to model learning has evolved in the form of SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations offer an index for evaluating the influence of each feature on the forecasts made by the model. In this paper, it is demonstrated that the contribution of features to model learning may be precisely estimated when utilizing SHAP values with decision tree-based models, which are frequently used to represent tabular data.
Revealing the Interior Structure of Icy Moons with a Bayesian Approach to Magnetic Induction Measurements
Authors: Biersteker John B. , Weiss Benjamin P. , Cochrane Corey J. , Harris Camilla D. K. , Jia Xianzhe , Khurana Krishan K. , Liu Jiang , Murphy Neil , Raymond Carol A.
Published: April 2023

Some icy moons and small bodies in the solar system are believed to host subsurface liquid water oceans. The interaction of these saline, electrically conductive oceans with time-varying external magnetic fields generates induced magnetic fields. Magnetometry observations of these induced fields in turn enable the detection and characterization of these oceans. We present a framework for characterizing the interiors of icy moons using multifrequency induction and Bayesian inference applied to magnetometry measurements anticipated from the upcoming Europa Clipper mission. Using simulated data from the Europa Clipper Magnetometer, our approach can accurately retrieve a wide range of plausible internal structures for Europa. In particular, the ocean conductivity is recovered to within ±50% for all internal structure scenarios considered, and the ocean thickness can be retrieved to within ±25 km for five out of seven scenarios. Characterization of the ice shell thickness to ±50% is possible for six of seven scenarios. Our recovery of the ice shell thickness is highly contingent on accurate modeling of magnetic fields arising from the interaction of Europa with the ambient magnetospheric plasma, while the ocean thickness is more modestly affected and the ocean conductivity retrieval is largely unchanged. Furthermore, we find that the addition of a priori constraints (e.g., static gravity measurements) can yield improved ocean characterization compared to magnetometry alone, suggesting that multi-instrument techniques can play a key role in revealing the interiors of Europa and other ocean worlds.
Two new species of the genus Asceua Thorell, 1887 (Araneae, Zodariidae) from China
Authors: Wang Wei , Lin Yejie , Zhang Xiaoqing , Chu Chang , Li Shuqiang , Huang Chengming
Published: April 2023

The spider genus Asceua Thorell, 1887 contains 34 species, almost entirely limited to Indochina, India, Sri Lanka and China, with a regional distribution. Eleven species of Asceua are currently only known from China, five of them are described only from one sex.

Two new spider species of the genus Asceua are reported from China, A. haocongi sp. n. (♂♀, Hainan) and A. zijin sp. n. (♂♀, Jiangsu). Photos and a morphological description of the new species are provided.
Description of two new species of Dicranomyia (Erostrata) crane fly (Diptera, Limoniidae) from Korea, with remarks on DNA barcoding and updated taxonomic key
Authors: Kim Jisoo , Bae Yeon Jae
Published: April 2023

Two new crane fly species, Dicranomyia (Erostrata) jejuensissp. nov. and D. (E.) koreanasp. nov., from Korea are described on the basis of morphology and mitochondrial COI sequences. DNA barcode sequences for other four D. (Erostrata) species from Korea are also provided for the first time. The identification key for all known D. (Erostrata) species is presented.
Comparison of Keratoconus Specific to Standard IOL Formulas in Patients With Keratoconus Undergoing Cataract Surgery
Authors: Kozhaya Karim , Chen Allison J. , Joshi Manasi , Kenny Peter I. , Koch Douglas D. , Fram Nicole , Weikert Mitchell P. , Wang Li , Khandelwal Sumitra S.
Published: April 2023

Purpose:

To assess the performance of multiple intraocular lens (IOL) formulas in eyes with keratoconus.

Methods:

Eyes with stable keratoconus scheduled for cataract surgery with biometry measurements on the Lenstar LS900 (Haag-Streit) were included. Prediction errors were calculated using 11 different formulas, including two with keratoconus modifiers. Primary outcomes compared standard deviations, mean and median numerical errors, and percentage of eyes within diopter (D) ranges across all eyes with subgroup analysis according to anterior keratometric values.

Results:

Sixty-eight eyes from 44 patients were identified. In eyes with keratometric values less than 50.00 D, prediction error standard deviations ranged from 0.680 to 0.857 D. Percentages of eyes within ±0.50 D of target ranged from 57.89% to 73.68% with no statistical differences among formulas. In eyes with a keratometric value of more than 50.00 D, prediction error standard deviations ranged from 1.849 to 2.349 D and were not statistically different with heteroscedastic analysis; percentages of eyes within ±0.50 D of target ranged from 0% to 18.18% with no statistical differences among formulas. Only keratoconus-specific formulas (Barrett-KC and Kane-KC) and the Wang-Koch axial length adjustment version of SRK/T resulted in median numerical errors not significantly different than 0, regardless of keratometric values.

Conclusions:

In keratoconic eyes, IOL formulas are less accurate than in normal eyes and result in hyperopic refractive outcomes that increase with steeper keratometric values. Using keratoconus-specific formulas and the Wang-Koch axial length adjustment version of SRK/T for axial lengths of 25.2 mm or greater improved IOL power prediction accuracy compared to other formulas.

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J Refract Surg
. 2023;39(4):242–248.]
Accuracy of 24 IOL Power Calculation Methods
Authors: Voytsekhivskyy Oleksiy V. , Hoffer Kenneth J. , Tutchenko Larysa , Cooke David L. , Savini Giacomo
Published: April 2023

Purpose:

To scrutinize the accuracy of 24 intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation formulas in unoperated eyes.

Methods:

In a series of consecutive patients undergoing phacoemulsification and implantation of the Tecnis 1 ZCB00 IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision), the following formulas were evaluated: Barrett Universal II, Castrop, EVO 2.0, Haigis, Hoffer Q, Hoffer QST, Holladay 1, Holladay 2, Holladay 2 (AL Adjusted), K6 (Cooke), Kane, Karmona, LSF AI, Naeser 2, OKULIX, Olsen (OLCR), Olsen (standalone), Panacea, PEARL-DGS, RBF 3.0, SRK/T, T2, VRF, and VRF-G. The IOLMaster 700 (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG) was used for biometric measurements. With optimized lens constants, the mean prediction error (PE) and its standard deviation (SD), the median absolute error (MedAE), the mean absolute error (MAE), and the percentage of eyes with prediction erros within ±0.25, ±0.50, ±0.75, ±1.00, and ±2.00 D were analyzed.

Results:

Three hundred eyes of 300 patients were enrolled. The heteroscedastic method revealed statistically significant differences (
P
< .05) among formulas. Newly developed methods such as the VRF-G (standard deviation [SD] ±0.387 D), Kane (SD ±0.395 D), Hoffer QST (SD ±0.404 D), and Barrett Universal II (SD ±0.405) were more accurate than older formulas (
P
< .05). These formulas also yielded the highest percentage of eyes with a PE within ±0.50 D (84.33%, 82.33%, 83.33%, and 81.33%, respectively).

Conclusions:

Newer formulas (Barrett Universal II, Hoffer QST, K6, Kane, Karmona, RBF 3.0, PEARL-DGS, and VRF-G) were the most accurate predictors of postoperative refractions.

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J Refract Surg
. 2023;39(4):249–256.]
Effects of Chilled Saline Irrigation on SMILE Surgery
Authors: Li Yingli , Shen Yuan , Wang Yilin , Li Xue , Zhao Pengyue , Fu Min , Li Weili
Published: April 2023

Purpose:

To investigate the effect of ultra-early visual correction and prognosis of myopic astigmatism after irrigation with the chilled balanced salt solution (BSS) during small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery.

Methods:

A prospective case-control study was enrolled from 202 patients (404 eyes) who had SMILE, and randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group (each group was 101 cases [202 eyes]). After lenticule extraction on SMILE, the corneal cap and the corneal incision were flushed with chilled saline in the intervention group, whereas the control group was flushed with room temperature saline. All patients in the two groups were examined for early complications before and 2 hours, 24 hours, and 7 days after surgery and the results were compared, and statistically analyzed, including the recovery degree of naked eye vision, ocular irritation symptoms, opaque bubble layer, diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK), uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), and corrected distance visual acuity.

Results:

The ocular irritation symptoms in the intervention group were milder than those in the control group at 2 hours after surgery, and the recovery of visual acuity at 2 and 24 hours after surgery was significantly faster than that in the control group, but there was no statistical difference in UDVA between the two groups at 7 days after surgery (
P
> .05). The incidence of DLK in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group, and the difference was significant (
P
= .041).

Conclusions:

Chilled BSS irrigation can reduce the emergency response of corneal tissue after SMILE, relieve ocular irritation, promote vision recovery, and relatively reduce incidence of early complications.

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J Refract Surg
. 2023;39(4):282–287.]
Biogenic synthesis, characterization and effects of Mn-CuO composite nanocatalysts on Methylene blue photodegradation and Human erythrocytes
Authors: Kabengele Carlos N. , Kasiama Giresse N. , Ngoyi Etienne M. , Inkoto Clement L. , Bete Juvenal M. , Babady Philippe B. , Tshibangu Damien S. T. , Tshilanda Dorothée D. , Kalele Hercule M. , Mpiana Pius T. , Ngbolua Koto-Te-Nyiwa
Published: April 2023

Each year more than 150, 000 tons of dyes are released in effluents by industries. These chemicals entities non-biodegradable and toxic can be removed from effluent by metallic nanomaterials. The aqueous extract of Manotes expansa leaves is used as reducing and stabilizing agent in the biogenic synthesis of Mn-CuO nanocomposites. The nanoparticles obtained were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence, Dynamic Light Scattering (DSL), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The hemotoxicity of biosynthesized nanomaterials was assessed by evaluating their hemolytic activity using erythrocytes as a model system. The photocatalytic activity of Mn-CuO was carried out by photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue dye as a model. The results obtained by UV-vis spectroscopy showed a Plasmonic Surface Resonance band at 408 nm. XRD and X-ray fluorescence made it possible to identify the presence of particles of formula Mn0.53Cu0.21O having crystallized in a Hexagonal system (a = 3.1080 Å and c = 5.2020 Å). Spherical morphology and average height 49.34 ± 6.71 nm were determined by SEM and DSL, respectively. The hemolytic activity of biosynthesized nanomaterials revealed that they are not hemotoxic in vitro (% hemolysis 3.2%) and 98.3% of Methylene Blue dye was removed after 120 min under irradiation with solar light in the presence of Mn-CuO nanocomposites.
A new fourth-order grouping iterative method for the time fractional sub-diffusion equation having a weak singularity at initial time
Authors: Khan Muhammad Asim , Alias Norma , Ali Umair
Published: April 2023

A new fourth-order explicit grouping iterative method is constructed for the numerical solution of the fractional sub-diffusion equation. The discretization of the equation is based on fourth-order finite difference method. Captive fractional discretization having functions with a weak singularity at $ t = 0 $ is used for time and similarly, the space derivative is approximated with the help of fourth-order approximation. Furthermore, the convergence and stability of the scheme are analyzed. Finally, the accuracy and validity are investigated by some numerical examples.
Realistic simulation of time-course measurements in systems biology
Authors: Egert Janine , Kreutz Clemens
Published: April 2023

In systems biology, the analysis of complex nonlinear systems faces many methodological challenges. For the evaluation and comparison of the performances of novel and competing computational methods, one major bottleneck is the availability of realistic test problems. We present an approach for performing realistic simulation studies for analyses of time course data as they are typically measured in systems biology. Since the design of experiments in practice depends on the process of interest, our approach considers the size and the dynamics of the mathematical model which is intended to be used for the simulation study. To this end, we used 19 published systems biology models with experimental data and evaluated the relationship between model features (e.g., the size and the dynamics) and features of the measurements such as the number and type of observed quantities, the number and the selection of measurement times, and the magnitude of measurement errors. Based on these typical relationships, our novel approach enables suggestions of realistic simulation study designs in the systems biology context and the realistic generation of simulated data for any dynamic model. The approach is demonstrated on three models in detail and its performance is validated on nine models by comparing ODE integration, parameter optimization, and parameter identifiability. The presented approach enables more realistic and less biased benchmark studies and thereby constitutes an important tool for the development of novel methods for dynamic modeling.
A Study on the Intercultural Competence of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Training Teachers
Authors: Sánchez-Sánchez Gabriel , Encabo-Fernández Eduardo
Published: April 2023

This contribution shows a study on the intercultural competence of students of the degree in primary education at the University of Murcia, Spain. The importance of the culture associated with the learning of a language will be stated as the main idea, while the training process of future educators will be analysed so as to find out whether it is adequate. By means of an exploratory-descriptive research design, the authors worked with students from different courses (a decade apart) in order to compare their behaviour in terms of communicative and intercultural competence. Using a measuring instrument based on responses to seven case studies, data were extracted which led to conclusions that show that, although there are some differences between the two groups studied, there are still some gaps in the cultural knowledge of a foreign language and grammatical problems arising from a classroom approach that is far removed from the communicative-functional one.
Looking Into Foreign Languages and Multimodal Creativity as a Tool for Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education
Authors: Lopes Ana Costa , Costa Cristina Amaro , Coutinho Emila , Oliveira Isabel , Pereira José , Gillain Romain , Amante Susana , Fidalgo Susana , Relvas Susana Soares da Silva Rocha , Delplancq Véronique
Published: April 2023

The innovation of pedagogical practices is a challenge currently faced by higher education, in which the student is the main actor in the learning process. The aim of this project is to develop collaborative work, using multimodality in communication, adapted to the professional context, as a strategy to foster the learning of foreign languages. The JASM project ([Janela aberta sobre o mundo].Open Window onto the World: Foreign Languages, Multimodal Creativity and Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education), developed by a multidisciplinary team, rests upon an active learning dynamic based on projects, through the creation of digital narratives focused on the linguistic and cultural diversity of a city in Beira Alta, Viseu. The use of several action-research approaches allowed students of the undergraduate course in media studies at the School of Education in Viseu to develop a multilingual and multicultural awareness, in a creative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment.
Antecedents of Participation in Music Festivals
Authors: Santos Sara , Santo Pedro Espírito , Augusto Luísa
Published: April 2023

In the marketing literature, the desire or need to participate in a music festival is triggered by various reasons. Some sponsorship forms have associated brands with music festivals. One of the counterparts of the sponsorship is the possibility of associating the name of the brand with the designation of the name of the festival—that is, the brand acquiring the naming right of the festival. However, this theme has aroused the academy's interest, and studies that show the importance of the festivals in connection with the sponsoring brand. Thus, this study (N = 306) was carried out through a research model, tested through the PLS-SEM methodology, which showed that cultural exploration and socialization have effects on trust and brand connection and that the congruence between the sponsoring brand and the festival's characteristics play a mediating role in this relationship. Therefore, recommendations are suggested that contribute to the theoretical-practical deepening of new forms of persuasive communication, such as sponsorship, applied to the creative and cultural industries.
Festivals as a Resource of Heritage Tourism
Authors: Kulshrestha Ruchika , Srivastava Surabhi
Published: April 2023

Rich and colorful festivals are a witness to our diversified arts and heritage around the world. Festivals are increasingly finding a place in every segment with integrity, where tangible and intangible heritage treasures are combined. To reveal the potential for tourism through promoting festivals as a resource of heritage, this research uses bibliometric analysis to carry out a systematic analysis of the literature. From the Web of Science data over the last 10 years (2012–2022), 199 English-language publications were gathered for analysis using VOS viewer. The most cited articles, contributions to heritage festivals research by various authors, nations, organizations, journals, and so on for innovations in the tourism sector, provided useful insights. This research entails a thorough examination of recent advancements in festival tourism, as well as a discussion of the researchers' future plans.
Gastronomic Festival Tours in Turkey
Authors: Akyürek Suat
Published: April 2023

The demand for gastronomy tourism has been increasing in recent years, and gastronomy tours and festivals are marketed as an important gastronomic product in meeting this demand. However, research on the motivation and expectations of tourists participating in gastronomy festivals are still not sufficient in the literature. In this study, it is aimed to determine the motivation and expectations of tourists who participated in the tours organized under the name of gastronomic festival tours. Face to face interviews were carried out with 23 tourists who participated in three different gastronomic festival tours arranged in Turkey. In the light of the findings, the motivations of tourists participating in gastronomic festival tours were evaluated within the scope of push and pull factors. Expectations of tourists from gastronomic festival tours were classified into five categories as general services, relations with other people, environmental conditions and internal expectations, which were especially for products/activities that are the focal point of the tours.
Local Fairs
Authors: Sharma Anukrati , Arora Shruti , Dash Debendra Nath
Published: April 2023

Festivals and fairs abound throughout India. More festivals are observed in this nation than everywhere else in the globe. Social and cultural festivals and fairs have become a tool for promoting regional economies, extending the tourist season, and developing the tourism industry. The effects of these fairs and festivals matter for the local economy as well as the tourism industry. The culture, traditions, and festivals provide an explanation of the “way of life of a place” and aid in our understanding of a certain locale. To discover more about the customs and traditions of the host town, many tourists go to attend a variety of festivals. The chapter has therefore concentrated on different regional fairs and festivals of Rajasthan that have not yet been explored with the intention of enhancing the local economy, and such chances occasionally go unused. The recommendation would therefore be to invest in festival development and community involvement while providing tourists with distinctive experiences.
Conceptual Framework to Position Devika River (Gupt Ganga) as a Religious Festival Tourist Destination
Authors: Pradhan Biswabhusan , Ayush  , Rana Krishma , Gangotia Amit
Published: April 2023

In Hinduism, rivers are considered holy and sacred as they have various historical, religious, and social importance. The aim of this research is to explore the historical, religious, and socio-economic importance of the Devika River (Gupt Ganga) and the surrounding area and its potential for being developed as a religious festival tourism destination. This study employed qualitative method to explore the potential of research sites by using both primary data and secondary data. The results of this study revealed that the conservation of rivers is very important to save this culture and history. Also, the importance of festivals for the regional development through tourism was highlighted. Furthermore, it has been found that Devika River and the surrounding area has enormous potential to be developed as a religious festival tourist destination, but lack of planning and support from the government and minimal participation from other tourism stakeholders has always deprived this destination from exploring its true potential.
Destination Branding Through Tourism Festivals of Khasi Hills and Garo Hills Region Meghalaya in India
Authors: Kulshreshtha Sharad Kumar , Tynsong Iadonlang , Kumar Ashok
Published: April 2023

Meghalaya is the most beautiful and scenic state among the northeastern regions. In Sanskrit, ‘Meghalaya' means ‘Abode of Clouds.' This state has blessed with natural and cultural attractions. Meghalaya tourism has conducted two more yearly tourism festival associated with their nature and culture to attract more tourists Khasi and Garo hills region, a sincere initiative for destination branding through events. This chapter is an attempt to showcase the potential these two tourism festivals, i.e., Cherry Blossom Festivals and Me'gong Festivals, which are associated with festival destination marketing of these two regions of Meghalaya. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the emergence of such tourism festivals with mix of traditions, culture, heritage, indigenous characterizes of local destination, in order to transform it into a festival and attract a large number of tourists to build-up iconic destination branding.
The Influence of Mobile Devices on the Travel Behavior of Millennials (Gen Y)
Authors: Trihas Nikolaos , Soumala Maria , Kourgiantakis Markos
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the use of mobile devices (i.e., smartphones, smartwatches, tablets) by Generation Y (Millennials), in the three phases of travel (pre-trip, on-site, post-trip). In order to meet this purpose, a survey was conducted via a structured self-completed questionnaire in a sample of 211 Millennials in Greece. The study's results revealed that Millennials are heavy users of the internet and social media to which they connect daily and spend several hours of the day. Mobile devices are used by Millennials during all three phases of a trip (pre-trip, on-site, and post-trip), however, to different extents and for different purposes. Further, this research showed that Millennials have downloaded many different types of travel-related applications. Special mention is also made of the advantages of mobile devices for travel purposes in the COVID-19 era.
Critical Essay on Emerging, Transformative, and Disruptive Companies Influencing Consumer Behaviour
Authors: Abranja Nuno , Rodrigues Tiago , Bernardo Edgar
Published: April 2023

This chapter focuses on a set of innovative technologies applicable to the tourism sector, which influence customer behavior when booking or consuming. Hi-tec digital tools reveal great opportunities for tourism companies to create creative and entrepreneurial solutions capable of simplifying procedures, streamlining working methods, and presenting greater levels of competitiveness and innovation for sustainable growth. At the same time, they make it possible to generate conditions for driving new and improved consumer experiences, raising their satisfaction levels. This critical essay focuses on a grounded reflection on transformative technologies map-heating and geo-fencing, beacons, teleporters, robotic telepresence, facial recognition, gadgets and wearables, travelbots and chatbots, big and small data, business intelligence, analytics and predictive intelligence, hyper-tourism, visiconomy, and mobile tourism, without the purpose of exhausting the topic.
A Qualitative Assessment of Inter-Organizational Networks, Organizational Ecosystems, and Joint Venture Associations
Authors: Joshi Mihir
Published: April 2023

Inter-organizational networks are fundamental in propelling the relationships within the organizations. ION are also important for those organizations that are involved in establishing a cross cultural association. However, such relations are affected by several factors, like social climate and economic environment. Initially through literature review, several variables were identified that contribute to the interorganizational networks, organizational ecosystems, social exchange theory and joint ventures. In the next step, qualitative data analysis was performed using RQDA. Text analytics was employed to study various correlations among the variables. The study argues following assertions: 1) The formation and necessity of understanding IONs in ever changing business eras; 2) The association of interorganizational networks, organizational ecosystems, and constituents of social exchange theory; 3) The failures of JV associations and IONs.
An Empirical Investigation of Student E-Trust and Enrolment Intention in an Online Paid Hult Prize Certificate Program
Authors: Ben Cheikh Amal , Ferchichi Ghada
Published: April 2023

In a fast-growing online learning environment, the purpose of this research is to investigate the factors that influence the students' enrollment intention toward the Hult Prize Certificate Program. Accordingly, a quantitative approach is chosen. A survey was conducted with 105 respondents. The partial least squares method was used. Data analysis shows that the Hult Prize Certificate Program Digital Brand Image, E-WOM, and perceived price have an impact on the students' online trust. The latter has a strong and significant influence on the students' enrollment intention. Followed by the moderating effect of perceived benefits of COVID-19 social distancing on the link between online learning and e-trust which is rejected. However, Hult Prize brand credibility moderator role on the link between students' Online trust and intention to enroll is confirmed. Managerial recommendations are drawn to help decision makers in increasing the level of enrollment intention leading to high business performance.
Business Model Data Tools and Artificial intelligence (AI)
Authors: Hamrouni Basma , Bourouis Abdelhabib , Korichi Ahmed , Mohsen Brahmi
Published: April 2023

An important axis of the contribution of business models is building a base for computer-assisted management tools. Management scholars are important actors that generate models and concepts. Nevertheless, these concepts are rarely translated into software-based tools, which could deliver huge value to management. However, the highly creative task of business model innovation is not effectively supported by these studied tools. Also, trust is not offered by these AI-based DSS systems to allow extremely accurate decisional guidance. To address these issues, the authors combine findings with studying 18 software tools from research and practice from scholars on software tools for business model design to address these problems. First, the authors provide a comprehensive taxonomy that identifies five novel categories of software-based business model development tools. Second, they provide a new generation of tools using the AI for Business Model that can give explanations in order to increase trust in suggested solutions. The performance results provided demonstrate the advantages of the suggested method.
High-Immersion Virtual Reality-Mediated Intercultural Virtual Exchange
Authors: Canto Silvia , Jauregi-Ondarra Kristi , Gruber Alice
Published: April 2023

Social virtual reality (VR) is a powerful tool to enrich foreign language (FL) learning processes in collaborative settings. Given the importance of situated, contextual, and interactional learning practices in FL learning, social VR has attracted the attention of language educators. Despite its potential, it has received little attention in research and is underused in FL education. In this study, students in international dyads (Germany – the Netherlands) collaborated in VR using Spanish as a lingua franca, carrying out tasks in a social VR app using high-immersion head-mounted VR headsets. Engagement, students' willingness to communicate, and sense of presence in the social VR environment were investigated. Qualitative and quantitative data included pre- and post-surveys, reflection diaries, video-recordings of the interactions and focus group interviews. The findings show willingness to communicate in social VR varied among students, sense of presence differed among students, students displayed varying degrees of engagement, and some VR features eased student anxiety.
Contextualizing and Integrating Intercultural Telecollaboration
Authors: Vinanda Leviana
Published: April 2023

This chapter discusses the pedagogical strategies for integrating an intercultural telecollaboration program in a classroom context. The examination is done through small-scale action research (AR) conducted in a general English class for adolescents in an English course in Indonesia. The research focuses on the teacher's observation and reflection on the design process and the implementation of an intercultural telecollaboration program. The teacher-researcher reflective journal is the main data resource. Some of the important findings include maintaining close observation, reflection, and a flexible attitude in crafting and employing an intercultural telecollaboration program and the role of the reflective journal in understanding the teacher's perspective and strategies.
The Implications of Blockchain Technology for the Preservation of Indian Intangible Cultural Heritage
Authors: Ghorpade Aniket , Pandey Uma
Published: April 2023

Blockchain is a technology that allows for the open storage of every transaction that a given network generates. The term “blockchain” refers to a sequence of blocks made up of encrypted copies of each register. The main feature of blockchain technology is decentralized data, which means that data is spread across the many nodes or computers that make up the network. Blockchain secure database platform has been established in the past decades. Blockchain can be extensively and effectively implemented in the preservation, recognition, and development of ICH globally. It can be used as a secure database platform as well as an efficient and easy market platform for authentic ICH practitioners and products and services. The present study will evaluate the use of blockchain technology in preserving the ICH of India and also highlight the advantages of the said technology. The data is collected from secondary sources. This study will offer a reference for the network security research related to the digital protection of the ICH.
Empowering Leaders in Early Childhood Special Education
Authors: Al-Rashaida Mohammad , Moustafa Ashraf
Published: April 2023

Any successful educational system must have strong leadership because it is crucial to the vibrancy of institutions. Early childhood (EC) and special education (SE) programs require decisive leadership since managers and service providers are accountable for delivering high-quality instruction. This chapter examines the key leadership practices necessary for effective leadership in early childhood special education (ECSE). The importance of setting a clear vision and mission, building positive relationships with families and staff, and establishing a supportive learning environment are emphasized. Evidence-based strategies for promoting teacher quality and student outcomes are presented, as well as recommendations for ongoing professional development and evaluation. The chapter concludes with a call to action for leaders to commit to continuous improvement and strive for excellence in their leadership practices in serving children with disabilities and their families. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of constant learning and professional growth for ECSE.
Multibacillary, cavitary tuberculosis in an immunocompetent child perpetuating to family members - A Case Report
Authors: Uma B. M. , Kulkarni M.
Published: April 2023

Cavitary tuberculosis in the immunocompetent paediatric age group is not a common occurrence. The cavitary condition of the disease relates to a high bacillary load and such patients are highly infectious. If not treated early, it can cause perpetuation of infection to close contacts in the family who also can eventually turn positive for tuberculosis (TB).
Here is a case of an eleven-year-old girl with a history of cough for 2 months present throughout the day, associated with yellowish, non-blood-tinged sputum, fever and chills. The Ziehl Neelson stain revealed acid fast bacilli 3+. Sputum culture by MB/BacT automated system flagged positive on day 12. The MPT64 antigen test confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The PPD skin test was significantly positive in family members. The child improved with antitubercular treatment and her family members were negative for AFB and chest X-ray findings.
Open cases of tuberculosis with cavitary lesions in the paediatric age group need to be recognized early with a high index of clinical suspicion and treated along with contact tracing of close contacts.
Serological evidence for chikungunya and Zika virus infections in patients clinically diagnosed as dengue in Northern Sri Lanka
Authors: Briyangari S. , Kowsalavani J. , Murugananthan K. , Noordeen F.
Published: April 2023

Background: Chikungunya (CHIKV), Zika (ZV) and dengue (DENV) viruses are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. CHIKV, ZV and DENV infections produce similar clinical features during the early phase of the illness. Disappearance of chikungunya for the last four decades and no reported evidence of Zika fever in Sri Lanka results in the diagnosis of any illnesses resembling dengue as DENV infection in the country.
Objectives: This study aimed to test for serological evidence for CHIKV and ZV infections in samples collected from patients suspected of having dengue fever.
Methods: Ninety-one sera were tested to determine past exposure to CHIKV and ZV through anti-CHIKV IgG and anti-ZV IgG positivity whilst recent infections were determined through anti-CHIKV IgM and ZV IgM positivity. Recent DENV & CHIKV and DENV & ZV co-infections were detected using anti-DENV IgM & anti-CHIKV IgM positivity and anti-DENV IgM & anti-ZV IgM positivity respectively.
Results: Of the 91 patients, 12% and 21.9% had recent and past CHIKV infection respectively, and 1.1% and 19.9% had recent and past exposure to ZV respectively. The overall exposure rate of CHIKV was 34.1% and that of ZV was 20.9%. Of the 91 patients with the clinical diagnosis of dengue, 69.2% had evidence for DENV infection. Nearly 8.8% had DENV and CHIKV co-infection and none of the patients had DENV and ZV co-infection. Of the patients with DENV infection, 14.3% had past exposure to CHIKV and 13.2% had past exposure to ZV. Approximately 63% of CHIKV and DENV co-infected patients had past exposure to DENV.
Conclusions: Findings of this study show evidence for exposure to CHIKV and ZV in the dengue suspected patients. Most of the clinical features were similar in recent DENV, CHIKV and ZV infections which will contribute to miss CHIKV and ZV infections in dengue endemic resource limited countries where testing for CHIKV and ZV infections are not routinely done.
Temporal Flexibility in Business Process Outsourcing Industry: Organization of Work/Non-Work around Time Zone Dependent Work Schedules in a Gendered Cultural Context
Authors: Alwis T. P. G. P. C. , Jayawardana Ananda K. L.
Published: April 2023

Offshoring business processes to low-cost locations around the globe has made temporal flexibility a pervasive feature in the work lives of young workers in global South countries like Sri Lanka as it requires them to work on a time zone dependent (TZD) basis. In an environment where great resignation has broadened the discourse on flexibility and work-life balance while pandemic-induced economic crisis urging the Asian businesses to return to purely physical pre–Covid-19 legacy processes, this article explores the under-researched social consequences of the organization of work and non-work lives around non-standard work schedules, and how Sri Lankan TZD workers experience and manage those consequences. Data was gathered from in-depth interviews with TZD workers in Sri Lanka. The findings reveal that TZD work reflects a temporal colonization of global South countries by the capital of Western countries. Though unexpected, interposed transitions are inevitable in TZD work, male and female TZD workers experience them differently due to the reinforcement of prevailing gender and cultural stereotypes in Sri Lanka. Despite significant social de-synchronization resulting from temporal colonization, TZD workers have rearticulated the way they produce their social life with a more ‘inward’ approach—facilitated by the homelike environment created at the workplace.
Hungry runners – low energy availability in male endurance athletes and its impact on performance and testosterone: mini-review
Authors: Cupka Martin , Sedliak Milan
Published: April 2023

Low Energy Availability (LEA) arises from the inability to cover energy needs and requirements of training or normal physiological functions. This value differs from the energy balance, which takes into account the total daily energy intake compared to all the energy expended, regardless of the amount of fat-free mass. Insufficient energy consumption affects recovery, adaptation processes, increases the risk of injury or illness, so all of this can negatively affect performance. This mini-review is written on research articles in Pubmed database related to LEA in endurance-trained men and its impact on performance and testosterone. This article also clarifies the prevalence of LEA in male endurance athletes and its correlation to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S). LEA occurs in male endurance athletes and correlates with decreased testosterone levels, decreased bone density and also Resting Metabolic Rate. In endurance-trained men, there is great potential for the negative consequences of low energy availability. It can also be said that there are possibilities for primary screening, so we recommend regular check-ups of blood markers, body structure and keeping not only training but also dietary records, which can increase awareness of an adequate energy balance.
Tra etica e cura. Il fine vita nella Terapia Intensiva Pediatrica “aperta” ai familiari
Authors: Pizzi Simone
Published: April 2023

L’articolo esplora alcune importanti questioni collegate al tema del fine vita nelle Terapie Intensive Pediatriche (TIP) “aperte” ai familiari del bambino ricoverato. Come è stato sottolineato dall’Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità nel documento Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into paediatrics, c’è un peso emotivo maggiore sia per i familiari che per i clinici quando si è di fronte alla malattia grave e severa di un bambino. La presenza dei famigliari nella TIP può essere talvolta percepita dallo staff medico come un ostacolo, ma l’esperienza – nella TIP “aperta” dell’ospedale pediatrico “G. Salesi” di Ancona, oggetto specifico dell’articolo, e anche di altri ospedali, come riportato in letteratura – dimostra che si tratta di una pratica positiva, di una buona pratica, perfino essenziale per il bambino negli ultimi giorni o nelle ultime ore di vita ed anche per i genitori che sono posti nelle condizioni di assistere il figlio o la figlia e di verificare che è stato fatto tutto ciò che era umanamente possibile fare da parte del personale medico e infermieristico – elemento cruciale per evitare sensi di colpa in futuro. Le TIP “aperte” devono essere concepite e disegnate non soltanto come luoghi in cui si forniscono le cure cliniche più avanzate e innovative, ma anche come dei veri e propri “luoghi etici”, in cui uno staff ben istruito si fa carico di provvedere per quanto umanamente possibile all’alleviamento dei sintomi, del dolore e della sofferenza, con atteggiamenti e comportamenti virtuosi, usando gli strumenti della medicina narrativa e della comfort care nella prospettiva di un’etica della compassione.
Hylin-a1: a new weapon peptide against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Authors: Chianese A. , Zannella C. , Giugliano R. , Foglia F. , Della Marca R. , Ambrosino A. , Morone M.V. , Palma F. , Panico E. , Monti A. , Doti N. , Franci G. , De Filippis A. , Galdiero M.
Published: April 2023

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Diagnosi delle parassitosi intestinali: esame microscopico vs esami molecolari
Authors: Quaranta G. , Guarnaccia A. , Fancello G. , Agrillo C. , Iannarelli F. , Sanguinetti M. , Masucci L.
Published: April 2023

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Rilevamento incidentale di Mansonella perstans in immigrato da zona endemica con malaria
Authors: Leka K. , Genovesi A. , Bracco S. , Cuntrò M. , Ghilardi A. , Schillaci N. F. J. , Farina C.
Published: April 2023

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EVRİŞİMLİ SİNİR AĞLARI KULLANARAK OPTİK KARAKTER TANIMA
Authors: ÜNAL Ahmet , ÜNAL Esra , GÜLER Dilcan
Published: April 2023

Teknoloji insan hayatının önemli bir parçası olmuştur. İnsanlar her an her yerde akıllı cihazlar ve bilgisayarlar aracılığı ile gerek gündelik gerekse iş hayatlarına ait tüm süreçleri hızlı ve doğru olarak gerçekleştirebilmektedir. Bu durum zamanın daha verimli kullanılmasını sağlamaktadır. İş hayatında tüm yazışmalar, belgeler bilgisayarlar üzerinden yapılmaktadır. Bu nedenle metin tanıma ve karakter tanıma teknolojisinin kullanılması maliyetten ve zamandan tasarruf sağlanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada resim içerisindeki metin ifadelerin sayısallaştırma yöntemi ile tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda taranan bir dökümanın gri tona çevrilmesi, sayfa üzerindeki gürültünün temizlenmesi, doküman üzerinde satırların tespiti, tespit edilen satırların kelimelerine ayrılması, ayrılan kelimelerden harflerin elde edilmesi ve evrişimsel sinir ağı algoritmaları ile elde edilen harfin tespitinin yapılması adımları bir örnek üzerinden incelenecektir.