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Entretien avec Élisabeth Gayon, ancienne présidente ADBS (2009-2011)
Authors: Gayon Élisabeth
Published: July 2024

Engagée à l’ADBS en 1988, pour aider ses équipes à se développer (chez Elf Aquitaine), Élisabeth Gayon a été présidente de notre association de 2009 à 2012. Elle évoque l’évolution des techniques documentaires et la capacité d’adaptation de l’ADBS, partage des expériences positives, notamment au COEPIA et à l’AFNOR, mais exprime un certain pessimisme quant à l’avenir des métiers de l’information, soulignant les changements et les défis.
Entretien avec Anne-Marie Libmann et Véronique Mesguich, anciennes co-présidentes ADBS (2012-2015)
Authors: Libmann Anne-Marie , Mesguich Véronique
Published: July 2024

« Une aventure humaine inoubliable » : tels sont les termes dont Anne-Marie Libmann et Véronique Mesguich qualifient leur expérience de co-présidence de l’ADBS. Animées toutes deux par le souci de promouvoir les métiers de l’info-doc, elles ont œuvré pour valoriser leurs compétences au sein des organisations, à un moment difficile, où les professionnels perdaient leur statut de « référents ». Si elles éprouvent une certaine nostalgie pour le « dynamisme décentralisé » qui caractérisait alors le fonctionnement de l’association, elles portent sur l’époque actuelle et ses défis un regard toujours passionné et enthousiaste.
Le réseau des animateurs à l’ADBS : un rôle précieux et indispensable
Authors: Astruc Suzette , Guépin Charlotte , Pasquier Chantal
Published: July 2024

« Accompagner ses adhérents dans leur employabilité », « promouvoir les métiers du management de l’information », « permettre aux professionnels de se maintenir au meilleur niveau » : telles sont les trois principales missions de l’ADBS. Le rôle et le travail des animateurs (adhérents bénévoles) est d’y participer activement à l’échelle locale, via un réseau local et thématique (ou sectoriel). Ce réseau, très vivant, permet à l’ADBS de se tenir au plus près des préoccupations des professionnels de l’information, et leur offre une assistance précieuse.
Un instantané du secteur de la documentation audiovisuelle au début de la troisième décennie du 21 e siècle (INTD-Cnam)
Authors: Scopsi Claire
Published: July 2024

La licence professionnelle de documentaliste audiovisuel du Cnam a été créée en 2001 1 . Depuis plus de vingt ans, ses diplômé.e.s traversent les évolutions de la photographie, du cinéma et de la vidéo ; leurs stages, leur insertion professionnelle témoignent des tendances d’une activité qui ne cesse de se reconfigurer. C’est à partir de leurs expériences que cet article dresse un instantané du secteur de la documentation audiovisuelle au début de la troisième décennie du xxi e  siècle.
Entre Bibliosuisse et l’ADBS, un partenariat précieux
Authors: Valloton Preisig Amélie
Published: July 2024

Fondée en 2016, Bibliosuisse est l’association suisse des bibliothèques, centres de documentation et des professionnel·le·s I+D. Elle mène une politique active de partenariat nationale et international, via un processus stratégique participatif. Avec les associations francophones, et l’ADBS en particulier, dont elle est déjà partenaire, Bibliosuisse souhaite renforcer les collaborations. Les deux associations et leurs membres ont tout à gagner à ces rapprochements.
Regard futuriste sur le passé : réflexions d’une experte sur l’évolution prodigieuse des sciences de l’information au Québec… et ailleurs
Authors: Lavigueur Élisabeth
Published: July 2024

La bibliothéconomie, la gestion de l’information, l’archivistique ou les techniques documentaires, la création progressive des associations professionnelles dans ces domaines, et enfin l’amélioration continue de l’enseignement et des formations ont transformé la société, la culture et les citoyens au Québec, pays pionnier à bien des égards dans ces domaines. Là comme ailleurs, la profession a dû faire face et s’adapter à de nombreux tsunamis (dont la Covid). À partir d’expériences-terrain et de projets menés au cours des dernières décennies, Élisabeth Lavigueur, experte chevronnée en sciences de l’information, présente des réflexions originales et formule des messages profonds et parfois piquants. De quoi susciter des inspirations, des échanges propices et des provocations fécondes.
Le 3 e centenaire de l’union melkite avec Rome (1724).Les défis de la réconciliation fraternelle entre les Grecs d’Antioche
Authors: Hachem Gabriel
Published: July 2024

L’article analyse la tentative du synode grec catholique pour rétablir la communion avec l’Église orthodoxe d’Antioche en 1996-1997. Bien que les deux Églises aient salué l’initiative, des divergences théologiques et ecclésiologiques ont empêché sa réussite. L’auteur préconise un dialogue local renouvelé, inspiré des développements récents de l’œcuménisme. Il suggère d’approfondir la tradition antiochienne commune, de s’ouvrir à la diversité ecclésiologique et d’explorer de nouveaux modèles synodaux. Le processus synodal de 2021 offre une occasion de redécouvrir la synodalité caractéristique des Églises orientales. En fin de compte, le rétablissement de l’unité passe par le courage prophétique, la créativité contextuelle et l’engagement œcuménique authentique.
Le synode grec melkite de ‘Aïn-Traz (1909). Les défis et les limites ecclésiologiques d’un synode législatif
Authors: Bustros Nicolas
Published: July 2024

Le synode grec melkite de ‘Aïn-Traz (1909) représente une tentative de concilier les prérogatives pontificales et les privilèges des patriarches orientaux. Malgré son corpus législatif important, ses actes n’ont jamais été approuvés par Rome. L’article analyse l’ecclésiologie sous-jacente, particulièrement la conception de l’Église, la primauté romaine et l’institution patriarcale. Si le synode affirme la primauté et l’infaillibilité papales, il insiste aussi sur l’autonomie du patriarcat et le pouvoir synodal. Cette approche vise à réconcilier les traditions orientale et occidentale. Cependant, Rome percevait cette affirmation d’indépendance d’un œil critique. L’auteur plaide pour une ecclésiologie orientale renouvelée, préservant l’équilibre entre primauté et synodalité au sein des Églises catholiques orientales.
Intégrité scientifique : entre perception et menaces. Le cas de la recherche en sciences de gestion
Authors: Elabidi Houda , Baruel Bencherqui Dominique
Published: July 2024

Le questionnement autour de l’intégrité scientifique est fort et complexe. Son enjeu est important dans le sens où elle représente le fondement de l’héritage scientifique de l’humanité. Quant à sa complexité, elle peut être associée à l’imbrication d’une multitude de facteurs qui accompagnent sa perception. S’inscrivant dans ce cadre, l’objectif principal de notre étude est de comprendre la perception qu’ont les chercheurs de l’intégrité scientifique et d’identifier ses menaces. Nous avons opté pour une étude qualitative qui a l’avantage d’analyser les raisons et les causes profondes du comportement des individus. Cette étude a mis en exergue différents types de menaces pouvant impacter l’intégrité scientifique. Cela nous a conduit à proposer un ensemble de principes et de bonnes pratiques pouvant être utilisés comme un consensus sur les normes de l’intégrité et un cadre de référence pour la gouvernance scientifique.
Wealth in the Quadratic Loss Function of the Ramsey Malinvaud Cass Koopmans Model of Optimal Savings
Authors: Chatelain Jean-Bernard , Ralf Kirsten
Published: July 2024

En utilisant le developpement limité de Taylor à l’ordre deux du Lagrangien du modèle d’épargne optimale de Ramsey, la richesse est prise en compte dans la fonction de perte quadratique et pas seulement la consommation. La pondération de la richesse est donnée par le degré de concavité de la fonction de production à rendements décroissants multiplié par l’utilité marginale de la consommation. La pondération de la consommation est donnée par le degré de concavité de la fonction d’utilité. Cette fonction de perte quadratique implique que la vitesse de convergence vers l’équilibre dépend de l’arbitrage entre le lissage de la richesse (qui accèlère la convergence) et le lissage de la consommation (qui retarde la convergence). En revanche, le développement limité de Taylor à l’ordre deux de l’utilité (au lieu du Lagrangien) met un poids de la richesse égal à zéro dans la fonction de perte quadratique, ce qui est faux si la fonction de production est à rendements strictement décroissants.
Mesoscopic glass transition model: Influence of the cooling rate on the structure refinement
Authors: Ankudinov Vladimir , Shklyaev Konstantin , Vasin Mikhail
Published: July 2024

The process of glass transition during the quenching in the domain with the cold wall has been numerically simulated. We have implemented the temperature-dependent form of the previously proposed theoretical model, which combined the heat transfer in the domain and the gauge theory of glass transition, assuming the presence of topologically stable distortions (disclinations) in the forming solid. The competition between crystallization (formation of polycrystalline structure) and the formation of the amorphous disordered phase has been shown. At the relatively slow cooling rates corresponding to the formation of the crystalline phase, we observed a columnar to equiaxed transition qualitatively similar to the observed in many metallic alloys. The moving front followed the equilibrium isotherm corresponding to the equilibrium temperature of transition in the disclinations subsystem, although front drag resulted in the effect of kinetic undercooling and the emergence of the maximum velocity of the crystallization front. High thermal conductivity values associated with the substantial heat flux lead to the bulk amorphous state. The dynamics of the coarsening of the primary amorphous structure depended on the annealing temperature.
Microbial feed additives in ruminant feeding
Authors: Kholif Ahmed E. , Anele Anuoluwapo , Anele Uchenna Y.
Published: July 2024

The main purposes of feed additives administration are to increase feed quality, feed utilization, and the performance and health of animals. For many years, antibiotic-based feed additives showed promising results; however, their administration in animal feeds has been banned due to some public concerns regarding their residues in the produced milk and meat from treated animals. Some microorganisms have desirable properties and elicit certain effects, which makes them potential alternatives to antibiotics to enhance intestinal health and ruminal fermentation. The commonly evaluated microorganisms are some species of bacteria and yeasts. Supplementing microorganisms to ruminants boosts animal health, feed digestion, ruminal fermentation, animal performance (meat and milk), and feed efficiency. Moreover, feeding microorganisms helps young calves adapt quickly to consume solid feed and prevents thriving populations of enteric pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract which cause diarrhea. Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Bacillus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Aspergillus oryzae are the commonly used microbial feed additives in ruminant production. The response of feeding such microorganisms depends on many factors including the level of administration, diet fed to animal, physiological status of animal, and many other factors. However, the precise modes of action in which microbial feed additives improve nutrient utilization and livestock production are under study. Therefore, we aim to highlight some of the uses of microorganisms-based feed additives effects on animal production, the modes of action of microorganisms, and their potential use as an alternative to antibiotic feed additives.
e-LSTM: EfficientNet and Long Short-Term Memory Model for Detection of Glaucoma Diseases
Authors: Wiharto  , Tri Harjoko Wimas , Suryani Esti
Published: July 2024

Glaucoma is an eye disease that often has no symptoms until it is advanced. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), after cataracts, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of permanent blindness globally and is expected to affect 111.8 million patients by 2040. Early detection of glaucoma is important to reduce the risk of permanent blindness. Detection is achieved by structural measurement of early thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL). The RNFL is the portion of the retina located outside the optic nerve head (ONH) and can be observed in fundus images of the retina. Analysis of retinal fundus images can be performed with computer assistance using machine learning, especially deep learning. This study proposes a deep learning-based model, a convolutional neural network (CNN) using the EfficientNet architecture combined with long short-term memory (LSTM), for laucoma detection. Using ACRIMA, DRISHTI-GS, and RIM-ONE DL datasets with k-fold cross-validation, the model achieved high performance on the ACRIMA dataset: accuracy 0.9799, loss 0.0596, precision 0.9802, sensitivity 0.9799, specificity 0.9771, and F1score 0.9799. This EfficientNet and LSTM combination (e-LSTM) outperformed previous studies, offering a promising alternative for evaluating retinal fundus images in glaucoma detection.
Adapting Palates
Authors: Ranga Indu , Ranga Bindu , Premjani Khushi
Published: July 2024

This research explores how two different personality traits—neophilia and neophobia—affect people's eating habits and preferences in the context of sustainable gastronomy tourism. Neophilia, which indicates an openness to trying new culinary experiences, contrasts with neophobia, which is defined as a fear of new foods. Data was collected from 234 gastronomy tourists in Bangalore to examine these dynamics. Smart PLS-SEM 4 was utilized for data analysis. The survey investigated the attitudes and behaviours of participants regarding sustainable food practices that they encountered while engaging in gastronomy tourism. The results show that food neophobia significantly improves people's perceptions of food quality, which further had a statistically significant favourable influence on sustainable consumption; it had no significant effect on post-consumption behaviour. The study highlights how vital gastronomy is to improving experiences, preserving local identity, and drawing tourists—particularly in the rapidly growing category of culinary tourism.
Application of Smart Technologies in the Development and Promotion of Religious Tourism Destination
Authors: Talukder Mohammad Badruddoza , Kabir Firoj , Mia Md. Nasir , Khan Musfiqur Rahoman
Published: July 2024

This chapter seeks to consolidate insights into the role of smart technologies in enhancing the religious tourism experience. The chapter uses a qualitative approach to lead secondary sources with literature reviews to provide objectives and replicable conclusions based on prior studies addressing similar study inquiries. The findings underscore a significant contribution to integrating smart technologies and the quality of the religious tourism experience. Attributes such as informativeness and interactivity emerge as pivotal factors influencing this relationship with security and privacy concerns for attention and improvement in religious tourism destinations. The chapter aims to equip destination managers within religious tourism sites with a comprehensive understanding of the transformative potential of smart technologies in enriching tourist experiences. Furthermore, it provides actionable insights to implement measures that enhance visitor satisfaction, foster loyalty, and promote the development and promotion of religious tourism destinations.
Determination of Satisfaction Levels of Individuals Participating in Cultural Tourism With ChatGPT
Authors: Yaşar Emre , Tür Erge , Yayla Eda , Öztürk İsmail
Published: July 2024

ChatGPT plays a crucial role in analyzing online comments from tourists, as demonstrated in this study. Through its analysis and interpretation capabilities, ChatGPT effectively identifies satisfaction factors in tourist comments regarding Zelve Open Air Museum, Paşabağı, Güray Museum, Göreme National Park, and Kaymaklı Underground City. By delineating both positive and negative factors, ChatGPT adds a new dimension to the evaluation of online comments. Moreover, ChatGPT assigns satisfaction scores to these factors, further enhancing its contribution to the analysis of tourist feedback. Overall, this study highlights ChatGPT's ability to parse online comments, identify satisfaction factors, and provide valuable insights into tourist experiences.
Theoretical and Conceptual Study of Culture and Regional Cuisines of India
Authors: Kumar Vinod , Kulshrestha Ruchika
Published: July 2024

The chapter explores the theoretical and conceptual foundations of regional cuisine, specifically focusing on Indian food offered domestically and internationally. It draws from an earlier study conducted by various experts in the hospitality sector. The cuisine of India is a reflection of the region's rich cultural heritage and diverse geography. It is renowned for its wide range of flavours, ingredients, and cooking techniques. This chapter was completed by studying and referencing a total of 96 research studies. Additionally, the chapter explores the necessity of the current investigation based on previous literature and establishes the conceptual framework for the research.
Which Tourist Type Cares More About Environmental Sustainability?
Authors: Apak Ömer Ceyhun
Published: July 2024

This research aims to reveal the impact of tourist types (explorer, adventurer, organized mass, and drifter) on environmental sustainability. In addition, the primary objective of the research is to determine which type of tourist cares about environmental sustainability and at what level. The research was designed according to the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research approaches. The study sample consists of 491 domestic tourists who stayed in a hotel in Türkiye last year. Data were collected using tourist types and environmental sustainability scales. The study found a moderate and significant relationship between explorer, adventurer, organized mass, and drifter tourist types and environmental sustainability. Considering the relative importance levels of the variables used in the study within the scope of hierarchical regression analysis, it was determined that adventurer, explorer, drifter, and organized mass tourist types were significant predictors of environmental sustainability, respectively.
The Role of Social Media in Sustainable Branding
Authors: Santos Sara , Vasconcelos Maria , Ferreira Sónia , Augusto Luísa , Espírito Santo Pedro
Published: July 2024

Consumers increasingly expect brands to make a positive impact on communities and societies. Nowadays, communicating about corporate social responsibility can involve storytelling techniques, making the issues more understandable and relatable than straightforward and logical messages. However, in the academic field, research needs to gather and systematise the relationship between these topics and their influence on stakeholders' attitudes. This chapter aims to understand how stakeholders act towards storytelling content related to corporate social responsibility on social media. Thirteen academic papers were gathered from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, which were in English and openly accessible, fulfilling the inclusion criteria. These papers provided insights into stakeholders' perspectives on corporate social responsibility storytelling on social media. This study holds significant implications for businesses, emphasising the value of crafting narratives on social media.
Conscious Entrepreneurship
Authors: Shukla Kamakshi , Kaur Manmeet , Mukherjee Madhuri , Pranjal Piyush , Sarkar Soumya
Published: July 2024

Brand authenticity and a distinguished narrative are two key ingredients for the success of a business venture, especially a new one trying to get a foothold in a market. Brand narrative is the concise, streamlined story that acts as the platform for an organization's marketing and communication. It can be leveraged as the framework to interpret and communicate the key elements of authenticity. In today's day and time, characterized by issues around sustainability, conscious consumerism, transparent governance, and social capitalism, entrepreneurial ventures often struggle to build an authentic brand narrative, which is crucial for their success and often necessary for survival. The present chapter provides a discourse on a new compelling narrative, rooted in Indian spirituality, for sustainable branding for entrepreneurial ventures – ‘conscious entrepreneurship.' The chapter highlights this novel discourse with the help of four conscious entrepreneurial ventures by analyzing their narratives available in the public domain.
Storytelling, Sustainability Branding, and Corporate Reputation
Authors: Cabrera-Gala Ramsés , Lopes Miranda Sandra
Published: July 2024

This chapter aims to examine how sustainability branding influences the reputation of a higher education institution (HEI) in Mexico through the use of organizational storytelling. The method employed for this study was a case study approach, involving 30 in-depth interviews conducted with students enrolled in the mentoring program. The interview script was based on the corporate reputation index (CRI) and was aligned with the triple bottom line (TBL) pillars of sustainability. The findings indicate that students' perceptions of the economic aspects of the HEI include maximizing the benefits received relative to their investment and perceiving a higher quality of educational services. Students' evaluations of the social aspects of the HEI encompass aspects such as service, leadership, infostructure, scholarships, cultural traditions, and health promotion. Students' assessments of the environmental aspects suggest a focus on institutional practices, empathy, and collaboration. The combination of these elements of sustainability branding enhances a positive reputation for the HEI.
Beyond Greenwashing
Authors: Tchanturia Nino , Dalakishvili Rusudan
Published: July 2024

In today's business world, companies must embrace authentic sustainable branding. This chapter explores its essence, significance, and practical implications. Through case studies like Interface, REI, Burt's Bees, Fairphone, and Danone, we uncover successful sustainability strategies. Findings stress transparency, authenticity, and stakeholder engagement for consumer trust. Businesses must take a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and economic factors. Recommendations focus on innovation, collaboration, and impact assessment. Ultimately, this chapter calls for prioritizing sustainability to remain competitive and foster positive impact.
The NEDC-GTOPSIS Node Influence Evaluation Algorithm Based on Multi-Layer Heterogeneous Classroom Networks
Authors: Shou Zhaoyu , Xie Jinling , Wen Hui , Tang Jinghang , Li Dongxu , Zhang Huibing
Published: July 2024

To address the deficiency in the analysis of individual students within existing research on in-classroom social networks and the constraints of traditional centrality metrics in identifying influential nodes, this paper presents the NEDC-GTOPSIS evaluation method for evaluating node influence in multi-layer heterogeneous networks. Initially, students' friendship, interaction, and attribute information are leveraged to compute neighborhood overlap and attribute similarity between nodes, to construct the Composite Relationship Network. Subsequently, the Seat Similarity Network is constructed by applying the Nearest-Neighbor Effective Distance Criterion to compute seat similarity across various class sessions among nodes. Finally, the structure characteristics of two networks serve as influence decision indicators, and the GRA-TOPSIS algorithm, based on the combined weight method, evaluates nodes' influence. Experiments demonstrate that, compared to traditional single-layer relational networks and classical algorithms, this method can more effectively assess influential student nodes.
Research on Personalized Teaching Strategies Based on Learner Profiles in a Blended Learning Environment
Authors: Liu Bing , Yuan Dongbin
Published: July 2024

The effort to implement personalized teaching in blended learning environments faces various challenges, such as the diversity of needs among learners, educators must find ways to identify, understand, and address these differences. This study explores how to construct a learner profile model in blended learning environments, develop personalized teaching strategies based on learner profiles, and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies. The results demonstrate that personalized teaching strategies significantly enhance learner engagement, autonomy, and academic performance. These strategies have been validated through satisfaction surveys conducted with both teachers and students. The study provides a theoretical framework and practical guidance for personalized teaching while also highlighting challenges in implementation. It is recommended that future research expand sample sizes, integrate quantitative and qualitative research methods, and pay closer attention to learners' personalized needs to further enhance the practicality and effectiveness of personalized teaching strategies.
Physical Delivery Network Optimization Based on Ant Colony Optimization Neural Network Algorithm
Authors: Wu Shujuan , Cheng Hanlie , Qin Qiang
Published: July 2024

The development of modern logistics chains is not just simple cargo transportation, it has become a cross-integrated industry that integrates many emerging technologies such as IoT technology, intelligent transportation, cloud computing and mobile Internet. Based on the ant colony algorithm (ACA), this paper optimizes the physical delivery network of the optimized neural network algorithm, establishes a mathematical model for the constraints and optimization objectives in the optimization of the physical delivery path, and proposes some improvements to the ACA to improve the convergence of the algorithm. speed and global search ability, so as to use the improved algorithm to solve the physical delivery path optimization problem. Experiments show that the optimal distance of physical delivery path planning calculated by traditional ACA is 207.8544km, while the optimal distance of improved ACA path planning is 197.9879km. The performance of the improved ACA is improved by analyzing the results of solving typical examples.
Air Quality Investigation Pre-COVID-19
Authors: Rastogi Rohit
Published: July 2024

In the populated and developing countries, governments consider the regulation and protection of environment as a major task and should take into consideration the concept of Smart Environment Monitoring. The main motive of these systems is to enhance the environment with various technology including sensors, processors, data sets and other devices connected across the globe through a network. This system can basically help in monitoring air quality which is necessary in the field of meteorological studies and movement factors. Also, these factors contribute a lot in air pollution. The values of major pollutants like SO2, PM2.5, CO, PM10, NO2, and O3. In recent years, machine learning in most emerging technology for predicting on historical data with 99.99% of accuracy. To prognosticating air quality index of NCR, India in different aspects like stubble farming, motor vehicle emission, and open construction practices which result in polluting the air quality of NCR. The manuscript is helping to frame a structured view of air quality prediction methods in reader's mind.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Recommendation Engines on Customer Experience Across Product Categories
Authors: Sasanuma Katsunobu , Yang Gyung Yeol
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools such as recommendation engines are widely used in online marketing and e-commerce; however, online retailers often deploy these tools without understanding which human factors play a role in which products and at which stage of the customer journey. Understanding the interaction between AI-powered tools and humans can help practitioners create more effective online marketing platforms and improve human interaction with e-commerce tools. This paper examines customers' reliance on recommendation engines when purchasing fashion goods, electronics, and media content such as video and music. This paper also discusses the potential for improvement in recommendation engines in online marketing and e-commerce.
State Ownership and Green Innovation
Authors: Liu Renhao , Zhang Beifan , He Tong , Fan Youqing , Li Shuang
Published: July 2024

Climate change and digital transformation have significant effects on all aspects of society. With the increasing importance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that represent governments' stand to respond to environmental challenges, this study investigates how state ownership affects green innovation and how digital transformation factors play a role at both the firm level and the provincial level. Based on the data analysis of Chinese listed firms between 2008 and 2021, we find that state ownership hinders green innovation. However, with a high degree of digital transformation at the firm level and digital innovation capability at the province level, the state ownership and green innovation relationship can be weakened. Overall, this study advances both green innovation and SOE innovation literature by bridging state ownership, green innovation, and digital-related factors. We advocate government and SOE managers to invest more in digital transformation and improve their digital capabilities for better green innovation output.
Factors Affecting Customer Readiness to Trust Chatbots in an Online Shopping Context
Authors: Fu Jindi , Mouakket Samar , Sun Yuan
Published: July 2024

This study expands the limited research on chatbots by integrating factors from the unified technology acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model and the technology readiness index (TRI) framework to explain individuals' trust in chatbots within an online shopping context. According to our findings, customer readiness characteristics (innovativeness and optimism) positively affect customers' expectations of chatbots (effort expectations as well as performance expectations), whereas discomfort negatively impacts effort expectations but does not significantly affect performance expectations. In addition, our results indicate that customers' expectancy characteristics of chatbots will positively impact their trust in this technology. These outcomes highlight the importance of an individual's personality and his expectations of the chatbots which will lead to his trust in this technology within the online shopping context. The results provide insights into building trust in chatbots, thus increasing customer willingness to use them.
Ischaemic stroke as the initial presentation of a pheochromocytoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1
Authors: Gnanathayalan S. W. , Fernando B. M. S. , Bulugahapitiya U.
Published: July 2024

Pheochromocytoma is a rare but well-recognised manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Ischaemic stroke has been rarely reported in patients with pheochromocytoma. It can be due to either hypertension or vasospasm. A 33-year-old woman presented with ischaemic stroke and was evaluated for young stroke. Examination revealed clinical diagnosis of NF 1. She had persistent regular tachycardia and mild hypertension. But she denied features suggestive of pheochromocytoma spells. 24-hour urinary metanephrine level was elevated and there was large left adrenal mass lesion. She underwent left sided adrenalectomy. Histology further confirmed the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. There should be a lower threshold to suspect pheochromocytoma in patients with NF 1.
A fatal case of diphtheria endocarditis complicated with microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia and multiple septic emboli causing brain infarctions in a patient with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Premasiri D. G. A. L. , Rathnasiri K. A. D. V. , Wijerathna A. S. , Perera H. M. U. A. S.
Published: July 2024

ndocarditis due to non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae is emerging as a rare subtype of endocarditis, with limited case reports available. It has been related to the presence of prosthetic valves, underlying cardiac disease, or the use of injectable drugs. We present a fatal case of endocarditis due to non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in a native aortic valve complicated with microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia and multiple septic emboli in the brain causing infarctions in a patient with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis who was on anti-tuberculosis therapy (ATT). Following blood culture positivity and suggestive evidence from the echocardiogram, the patient was initially treated with intravenous ceftriaxone and vancomycin along with ATT. Evolution was assessed by sterile blood cultures post therapy and follow-up transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiograms (TOE). Even though the patient's condition improved with intravenous antibiotic therapy, it later deteriorated with disseminated intravascular coagulation and liver injury followed by prerenal acute kidney injury and multiple septic emboli causing the patient’s demise, which may have necessitated surgical interventions.
Unilateral basal ganglia infarction presenting as sudden onset daytime sleepiness
Authors: Mettananda K. C. D. , De Saram E. M. T. K. , Wickramasinghe M. K. I. I. , Siriwardana S. A. S. R.
Published: July 2024

Basal ganglia (BG) are involved in motor coordination. BG strokes usually present with problems controlling speech, movements, mood and posture leading to abulia which is a prominent feature. BG stroke presenting with daytime sleepiness is not well reported. We report a 63-year- old Asian woman with hypertension presenting with sudden onset daytime sleepiness due to basal ganglia infarction. This case highlights the importance of considering BG infarction as a differential diagnosis for sudden onset daytime sleepiness.
SLCIM picture quiz
Authors: Higgoda Rakitha
Published: July 2024

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Bilateral mydriasis as the first manifestation of Miller Fisher syndrome
Authors: Rathnasiri K. A. D. V. , Senadeera Y. , Karunathilaka S. , Wijerathne A. , Premasiri L.
Published: July 2024

Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) is a rare variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), characterised by a unique clinical triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. MFS, which was first described in 1956 by Charles Miller Fisher , is frequently preceded by an infection, usually respiratory or gastrointestinal, and is believed to be triggered by an autoimmune reaction targeting peripheral nervous system components. However the MFS is further categorised into incomplete forms which can be present without the classical triad, such as acute ophthalmoparesis, acute ataxic neuropathy, acute ptosis and acute mydriasis. We report a case of a 50-year-old man presenting with dilated and unresponsive pupils, which progressed rapidly to ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. Given the clinical history supported by the cyto-protein dissociation in cerebrospinal fluid, the patient was diagnosed to have MFS and successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. This case underscores the importance of recognising atypical features of MFS, such as primary mydriasis, and highlights the variable clinical spectrum within the syndrome. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for MFS, particularly when faced with unusual neurological presentations, to ensure timely intervention and optimal patient outcomes.
Prevalence and characteristics of chronic kidney disease in patients attending the nephrology clinics of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Weerasooriya W. A. N. D. , Karunathilake H.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major health concern on a global scale, and its impact is also significant in Sri Lanka. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are identified as the main causes of CKD in Sri Lanka. Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) has undeniably surfaced as a substantial factor in the prevalence of CKD in recent decades, notably in specific geographic areas worldwide. Methods: Over a course of three months, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at the outpatient clinics of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka to describe the socio-demographic factors related to CKD and to understand the aetiological factors of the disease within CKD patients attending the clinics.Results: The study involved 387 CKD patients, with an average age of 53 years. Males accounted for 62.8%. Of total participants, CKD Stage V with or without regular dialysis consisted of 26.5% and transplant patients consisted of 26.8%. Most (88.1%) patients were from the western province while 11.9% were from other provinces. The prevalence of CKD secondary to diabetes mellitus was 35.9% followed by hypertensive kidney disease (31.3%). The most common aetiology for CKD in the western province was diabetes mellitus (37.2%) followed by hypertension (31.5%). The prevalence of CKDu was 7.9% in the western province and 13.0 % in other regions. Diabetes mellitus (p< .001) and glomerulonephritis (p< .001) were significantly associated with age groups above and below 40 years.Conclusion: This study highlights diabetes and hypertension as the predominant causes of CKD among patients in both the western province and other provinces of Sri Lanka. It also highlights the heightened prevalence of hypertensive kidney disease in the young population compared to previous studies.
La qualità della vita
Authors: Sgreccia Elio
Published: July 2024

Questa espressione "la cultura della vita" sta diventando un incoraggiante messaggio, carico di orientamenti etici e spirituali, ed anche di programmi operativi. È un'espressione che è diventata centrale e "sintetica" all'interno dei lavori e delle proposte del recente convegno della Chiesa Italiana "A servizio della vita umana". Ma è anche un 'espressione che viene assunta con un significato diverso dagli ecologisti e ambientalisti e infine nell'ambito delle scienze biomediche e sociali per le quali la espressione viene messa in relazione con l'altra non meno carica di suggestione "la qualità di vita".
Clinical Profile and Outcome in Snake Envenomation in the Maval Region of Western Maharashtra: A Rural Tertiary Health-care Hospital Experience
Authors: Metkar Gauri Shrikrishna , Saraf Shalaka Prakash , Nagare Mangala Rajesh
Published: July 2024

A prospective observational study was conducted in a rural tertiary health-care hospital in the Maval region to analyze sociodemographic contributors, clinical profile, and outcomes in snake envenomation. Fifty-eight patients with confirmed snakebites admitted to the hospital from November 2019 to August 2021 were studied. Snakebite was found to be the most common in middle-aged adult male agricultural population while working outdoors in the daytime. Bleeding from the bite site and other areas such as the oral cavity, swelling, and bluish discoloration of the affected limb were the clinical features observed. Complications such as cellulitis and acute kidney injury were detected in 81% of patients. Despite this, there was no mortality or permanent disability in any of the patients. The knowledge of risk factors can help the vulnerable agrarian population to protect themselves from snakebites. Good medical facilities such as intensive care units, laboratory support, and availability of antisnake venom and blood products are important determinants in final patient outcome.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Care and Treatment in Puducherry – A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Yadav Aparna Singh , Sarkar Sonali , Chinnakali Palanivel , Soundappan Govindarajan
Published: July 2024

Background:

The shift of focus toward pandemic control had an impact on public health issues that need to be addressed. As the impact may vary in the different areas based on COVID-19 cases and strictness of measures to control the disease, studying the local situation and related factors is essential to strengthening the TB program.

Objectives:

The objective is to compare the TB care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the challenges faced by stakeholders during the pandemic.

Materials and Methods:

A mixed method study was conducted in Puducherry with a quantitative phase involving data extraction from the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), followed by in-depth interviews to explore the challenges faced by stakeholders.

Results:

In 2020, there were 67% and 23% reductions in number of presumptive TB case and notified TB cases, respectively, while the decline was lesser in the year 2021 (reduction of 59% and 13%, respectively). The main challenges faced in providing and accessing TB care were social stigma, lockdown restrictions, fear of getting COVID-19, redeployment of staff to COVID-19-related activities and increased COVID-19 workload.

Conclusions:

There is a need to strengthen active case finding for the missed TB cases through the mobile vans equipped with diagnostics, combined testing for COVID-19 and TB, greater inclusion of private sector and dispensaries as well as community awareness for stigma prevention.
Perception of Threat and Efficacy in Contracting COVID-19 Infection among Tobacco Users – A Cross-sectional Analytical Study from Four Indian States
Authors: Kar Sitanshu Sekhar , Joseph Neema , Goel Sonu , Singh Rana J. , Patro Binod Kumar , Pala Star , Kumar Rajeev , Purohit Bishwaranjan , Medini Shravan Kumar , Kharbangar Ory Nica , Anandraj Jeyanthi
Published: July 2024

Background:

To trigger quit intention and practice of preventive measures for COVID-19 among tobacco users; it is imperative for them to be well aware of the fact that they are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection and should be at higher efficacy to practice preventive measures for the disease as compared to nonusers of tobacco.

Objectives:

This community-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from April 2020 to May 2020 among 1203 adult participants to compare the threat and efficacy perception among users and nonusers of tobacco.

Materials and Methods:

Perception of threat was assessed using three questions on perceived threat and one question on perceived susceptibility; whereas perception of efficacy was assessed using four questions each on self-efficacy and response efficacy through telephonic interview.

Results:

There was no significant difference in the overall threat perception among users and nonusers of tobacco. However, state-wise analysis showed that tobacco users had higher perception of threat for SARS-CoV-2 infection in all the states except Telangana. The overall perception of efficacy among tobacco users was significantly higher as compared to nonusers of tobacco.

Conclusion:

The study calls for active collaboration between tobacco control enthusiasts and the Government to promote awareness of a higher risk of COVID-19 disease among tobacco users. In essence, the study’s implications extend beyond COVID-19 and can guide targeted efforts to promote awareness, behavior change, and collaboration in the context of other infectious diseases among tobacco users.
Association of Common Mental Disorders with Diabetes Mellitus – Evidence from Community-based Matched Case–Control Study in North India
Authors: Salve Harshal Ramesh , Kamble Bhushan Dattatray , Krishnan Anand , Sagar Rajesh , Ramakrishnan Lakshmy , Kant Shashi , Nongkynrih Baridalyne , Sreenivas Vishnubhatla
Published: July 2024

Background:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and depression are major public health problems globally. Evidence of linkage of common mental disorders (CMDs) including depression and anxiety disorders with DM is sparsely reported from community-based settings.

Objective:

The present study aimed to study the association between CMDs and DM among adult population (>30 years) residing in a rural area of North India.

Materials and Methods:

A community-based case–control study was conducted in 28 villages of Ballabgarh block of Faridabad district of Haryana. Cases (diabetes) were recruited from the community with at least 1 year of diabetes. Age- and sex-matched two neighborhood controls were selected from the same community. Diabetic status was confirmed using glycated hemoglobin. CMDs such as depression and anxiety disorders were screened using PRIME-MD Hindi version. Conditional logistic regression was used to study the relationship between diabetes and CMDs.

Results:

Total 211 cases (diabetic) and 273 controls (nondiabetic) were approached for the study, of which 173 cases and 175 controls were analyzed. Cases and controls were comparable with respect to age, sex, and socioeconomic status. CMDs were found more among cases as compared to controls (67.5% vs. 37.5%) (P < 0.001). On conditional logistic regression analysis, CMDs were significantly higher among diabetes cases (adjusted odds ratio – 3.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.9–5.2).

Conclusion:

Strong evidence of coexistence of CMDs and DM from this population-based study necessitates the need of incorporation of management of CMDs into diabetes control program in India.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Young Women of a University in Central Gujarat – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Shringarpure Kalpita , Baxi Rajendra , Sheth Margi , Patel Purvi , Parmar Vidhi , Baxi Sushma
Published: July 2024

Background:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrinological disorders affecting 6%–8% of women in reproductive years. An early liberal PCOS screening appears to be a cost-effective strategy, benefiting earlier diagnosis and intervention.

Objectives:

The objectives are to measure the prevalence of PCOS and factors associated with PCOS among young girl students of a University in Central Gujarat.

Materials and Methods:

All consenting girl medical students enrolled in MBBS curriculum during 2013–2017 were given a self-administered questionnaire (for signs and symptoms of PCOS), taking due prior permissions; during January 2018–June 2019. Using Rotterdam (2006) criteria, those who were screened for PCOS were subjected to abdominal ultrasonography (USG) and if required, laboratory investigations (random blood sugar, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and free testosterone). The proportion of young women having PCOS as per the Rotterdam and European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (EHSRE) Criteria are reported.

Results:

The study enrolled 308 girl medical students. More than one-tenth of the study participants (11.7%, 36/308) had confirmed PCOS (Rotterdam Criteria). As per the EHSRE criteria, 24/36 had classic PCOS, 11/36 had ovulatory phenotype, and 01/36 had the non-hyperandrogenic phenotype PCOS. USG was required in 123/308 (39%); of which 91 consented and 16/91 (18%) had conclusive PCOS. Twenty-three girls required laboratory investigations, of which two had abnormal values suggestive of PCOS. Irregular menses and hirsutism were significantly associated with the PCOS (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The proportion of young medical students with PCOS was 12%. Irregular menses and hirsutism were significantly associated with PCOS.