bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital transformation and corporate resilience: Evidence from China during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Yan AiMin , Ma Hao , Zhu Dandan , Xie Julan
Published: November 2024

To investigate the relationship between digital transformation and corporate resilience in the face of external shocks, we empirically analyzed the relationship between digital transformation and corporate resilience in the context of COVID-19 by dividing corporate resilience into two dimensions: Resistance and recovery. The data in this paper came from manufacturing companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen A-shares from 2017 to 2021. The empirical results showed that there was a significant inverted U-shaped relationship between digitalization and corporate resilience. After rich robustness tests, the major findings of this paper hold. Performance surpluses and external competition positively moderate the inverted U-shaped relationship between digitalization and corporate resilience. Performance deficits negatively moderate the inverted U-shaped relationship between digitalization and corporate resilience.
The Development of an Assessment Instrument for Behavior Toward Hypoglycemia Risk Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Outpatients in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Veryanti Putu Rika , Sauriasari Rani , Sartika Ratu Ayu Dewi , Elya Berna , Mokoagow Muhammad Ikhsan
Published: November 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument for assessing patients’ behavior toward the risk of hypoglycemia through self-assessment. Insufficient education and supervision of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) outpatients by healthcare providers is a significant concern, affecting their behavior during the treatment process. Additionally, inappropriate behavior typically increases the risk of hypoglycemia. To mitigate this risk, several studies have recommended evaluating patients’ behavior, necessitating the development of a new instrument.Methods: The study procedures were conducted in 3 stages: instrument development (face and content validity, stage I), construct validity and reliability test (stage II), and criterion validity (stage III). Stage I involved 5 healthcare practitioners, including internal medicine doctors, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists in hospitals and community health centers. Stage II included 20 respondents using a 1-shot test method. Stage III involved 237 type 2 DM outpatients at Central General Hospital (RSUP) in Jakarta, employing a cross-sectional design and consecutive sampling.Results: The results indicated that the developed instrument was valid and reliable, comprising 9 domains (29 questions). These domains included behavior toward blood glucose monitoring, diet, physical activity, medication, assistance from healthcare providers, hypoglycemia management, self-care, family support, and insulin use. Furthermore, poor behavior was found to increase the risk of hypoglycemia by 2.36 times.Conclusions: Based on these results, the developed instrument could be effectively used to evaluate behavior toward hypoglycemia among type 2 DM outpatients, confirming its validity and reliability.
Entrare a Troia, fuggire dalla spelonca
Authors: Perencin Nicola
Published: November 2024

L’article part de l'analyse comparative de deux exploits d'Ulysse, tous deux attestés dans l’Odyssée pour la première fois : son entrée triomphale à Troie grâce au stratagème du cheval de bois et son évasion audacieuse de la grotte de Polyphème grâce au stratagème des béliers. Si les parallèles et les symétries entre les deux récits ont déjà été soulignés, on a rarement insisté sur le fait que les deux épisodes sont construits sur le schéma mythique de la traversée d’un seuil interdit ou d’un passage difficile grâce à l’emploi d’un animal (ou de son simulacre), dont la fonction est de neutraliser ou déjouer la vigilance de l’adversaire qui se trouve dans une position avantageuse. À ce propos, l’étude comparative des sources classiques et des contes folkloriques offre un point de vue privilégié pour révéler les connexions inédites entre Ulysse, le seuil interdit et l’animal, ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives sur les aventures d’Ulysse et leur mise en scène dans les poèmes homériques.
Fatum : le destin en Grèce et à Rome
Authors: Bettini Maurizio
Published: November 2024

L’article présente une réflexion sur le destin à partir de textes littéraires et d’explications linguistiques. Il analyse les récits grecs qui répondent au dicton médiéval mors tua, vita mea, c’est-à-dire les histoires de substitution entre la vie de deux personnes, comme dans le cas d’Admète et d’Alceste. Selon la conception grecque, le destin est une « partie » (moira) de la vie, en revanche, selon la représentation romaine, il est ce qui est prononcé (fatum) : il appartient « à la sphère de la parole forte (fari), capable de produire des effets dans la réalité ». Les divinités Tria Fata, présentées parfois comme féminines, parfois comme mâles, sont ainsi étudiées en mettant en valeur l’acte de « dire » le destin, qui est donc « une parole forte, prononcée par une agency/agentivité supérieure ».
Beautiful Bodies and Cunningly wrought Materials
Authors: Preiswerk Sophie
Published: November 2024

Les statuettes en bronze sont de petits agalmata destinés à faire plaisir aux dieux et à favoriser les échanges avec eux. Elles sont souvent inscrites à cette fin avec le nom du donateur humain ou du destinataire divin. Le présent article examine ces inscriptions dédicatoires et leurs qualités esthétiques et matérielles. L’objectif est de démontrer comment les inscriptions peuvent matérialiser l’appréciation des scripteurs pour la qualité artistique des statuettes, en offrant des expressions tangibles des relations homme-objet dans les pratiques votives. Les inscriptions dédicatoires reflètent la valeur intime que les scripteurs accordent au matériau, à la forme et à l'artisanat, et servent donc non seulement de moyen de communication mais aussi d'intermédiaire entre la fabrication et la dédicace.
Riconoscere la scrittura come oggetto grafico
Authors: Pancotti Mia
Published: November 2024

La valeur sémantique du plus ancien verbe signifiant « lire » en grec ἀναγιγνώσκω a été au cœur d’un débat non résolu. De la reconnaissance de caractères alphabétiques (Chantraine) aux séquences acoustiques (Svenbro), l’absence d’accord sur les fonctions cognitives que ce verbe présuppose se justifie par l’étonnante évolution sémantique qu’il a connue. Avant de se référer à la lecture de séquences alphabétiques, le verbe est employé chez Homère pour la reconnaissance de formes extérieures : objets et visages de personnes familières. Quel est le lien entre la reconnaissance des visages et des objets et la lecture ? Des études neuroscientifiques ont montré que chez les individus pré-alphabétisés (comme les enfants en âge préscolaire), la reconnaissance de l’écriture se fait de manière visuo-sémantique et globale, en traitant le mot écrit comme un objet graphique. La première définition sémantique de cet ancien verbe pourrait témoigner d’un moment cognitif précis, situé au début de la relation entre les Grecs et l’écriture.
Un, personne et cent mille
Authors: Cellamare Dario
Published: November 2024

L’empereur Julien (361-363) est souvent présenté dans l’historiographie non seulement comme le « dernier empereur païen », mais aussi comme un sectateur enthousiaste d’Hélios, tellement lié à cette puissance divine qu’il semble mettre en place une adhésion presque monothéisante. En analysant les passages de son Hymne à Hélios roi dédiés aux célébrations envers cette divinité à Rome, l’article évalue la « réécriture » par Julien des traditions et des lieux cultuels romains ainsi que les réseaux qu’il tisse avec d’autres puissances divines, dans le but de façonner « son » Hélios. Ensuite, on vérifie si la pratique rituelle de Julien justifie cette affinité élective affichée ou si, au contraire, ce n’est qu’une construction littéraire. L’analyse questionne enfin certaines idées reçues à propos des transformations des cultes traditionnels pendant l’Antiquité tardive, par exemple la prétendue évolution vers un monothéisme ou hénothéisme païen, pour montrer davantage la persistance des mécanismes de fonctionnement typiques des systèmes ritualistes anciens.
Rien n’est caché
Authors: Corre Nicolas
Published: November 2024

La cérémonie mystérieuse en l’honneur de Bona Dea se déroulait de nuit et était réservée aux femmes. Rendu célèbre par le scandale qui impliqua Clodius, ce rite curieux constitue un objet historique et théorique à part entière. Si le sacrifice en l’honneur de Bona Dea a pu être à l’occasion désigné sous le nom de damium, c’est bien la modalité rituelle qui est propre à cette cérémonie – in operto – qui permet de la distinguer. À la différence de la plupart des cérémonies publiques, le rite se tient « à couvert », au sein d’une habitation. Il renvoie à une double dissimulation : celle-ci peut se faire par le voile ou par un obstacle physique à la vue, mais aussi par le sens caché des mots employés. Ceci permet de mettre en scène une séparation radicale mais temporaire du masculin et du féminin, séparation ayant pour but de redéfinir périodiquement chacun de ces deux éléments. Prototype des cérémonies « secrètes » ou occulta, les sacra in operto constituent à ce titre une ouverture vers tout un champ de rites à explorer et à interpréter.
Histoire et histoire des religions : Into the Wild
Authors: Bonnet Corinne
Published: November 2024

À la lumière de son parcours scientifique personnel, l’Auteur réfléchit aux principes fondateurs de l’histoire des religions telle qu’elle la conçoit et la pratique ; elle met en avant cinq points : la dimension historique, méditerranéenne, philologique et anthropologique, historiographique et comparative.
Le football dans Paris et ses banlieues
Authors: Sorez Julien
Published: November 2024

Sport devenu au cours du XXe siècle le plus populaire en Europe, le football peine à trouver dans Paris et ses banlieues le succès et le soutien qu’on lui accorde dans la plupart des capitales européennes et des grandes métropoles françaises. En France, tout se passe comme si, dans la capitale d’un État fortement centralisé, les conditions politiques, sociales et économiques n’étaient pas réunies pour qu’une pratique populaire comme le football devienne une composante de l’identité urbaine parisienne et un outil de son rayonnement culturel. Ce travail de recherche envisage, en considérant le développement du football dans Paris et ses banlieues, de redonner à cette pratique la place qui fut la sienne dans la première moitié du XXe siècle, de montrer que les joueurs, dirigeants et équipes parisiens ont été au cœur de la diffusion spatiale et sociale du football dans l’Hexagone. Il s’efforce donc de comprendre les fondements de ce paradoxe français qui fait depuis plusieurs décennies de la région parisienne une périphérie du football européen.
Mythe et idéologie impérialiste autour de l’environnement naturel africain : de la posture écologique contrastée chez Werewere Liking
Authors: Kouadio Hervé Koffi
Published: November 2024

Cette étude postule qu’à partir du mythe initiatique porté au statut d’archétype qui prend place dans le biotope de la forêt, s’est développé un imaginaire identitaire écologico-spirituel spécifique tiré de la philosophie animiste. Organisant les rapports harmoniques et productifs entre humains et non-humains, entités co-dépendantes, cet imaginaire protecteur de l’environnement est mis à mal par l’impérialisme engagé dans un processus écocidaire à travers l’exploitation des ressources du milieu naturel africain. La confrontation du double tableau à partir de la mythocritique et de l’écocritique dévoile une posture culturelle environnementale dichotomique chez Werewere Liking. La figure impérialiste « altércide » appelle à décoloniser l’environnement naturel africain par la rupture des rapports entre dominants et dominés fondés sur l’héritage colonial
Représentations écosémiotiques dans le cinéma burkinabè
Authors: Kabre Victor
Published: November 2024

La question de l'environnement semble être en marge de la tendance esthétique dominante du cinéma burkinabè. Avec la rupture artistique des années 2000, la situation écologique devient un sujet pris en charge par des cinéastes de renom. Il va s'agir dans la présente étude, à partir d'une herméneutique écosémiotique, de démontrer le marquage de cette thématique par le film burkinabè. Mais aussi de déconstruire le mode de sa prise en charge filmique d'un point de vue écosémiotique. Et ce, à travers deux créations inscrites dans le champ de la cinématographie nationale burkinabè récente.
Le décret de l’émancipation des esclaves de 1848 : une application difficile au Sénégal (1848-1905)
Authors: Sène Cheikh
Published: November 2024

Cet article examine la difficile application du décret de l’abolition de l’esclavage du 27 avril 1848 dans les possessions françaises du Sénégal (Saint-Louis, Gorée, Podor et Sédhiou). En s’appuyant sur des rapports et des correspondances d’administrateurs coloniaux conservés aux Archives nationales d’outre-mer (ANOM) et aux Archives nationales du Sénégal (ANS), il aborde les conflits juridiques et politiques soulevés par l’article 7 dudit décret qui établit que « le sol de France affranchit l’esclave qui le touche » et s’attache aux stratégies adoptées par les esclaves pour s’émanciper. Face aux menaces des propriétaires d’esclaves qui tiennent l’économie du Sénégal et la crainte de voir Saint-Louis et Gorée devenir des citadelles closes sinon assiégées par des esclaves fugitifs en quête de liberté, l’administration française décide de dévoyer le principe du sol libérateur pour des raisons économiques et politiques. N’ayant pas les moyens militaires et le pouvoir de prendre des mesures fermes face à la poursuite de l’esclavage, la justice, le droit et les lois deviennent les instruments de la stratégie coloniale française. Un processus de sélection des esclaves fondé d’abord sur leurs conditions de traitement jugées « pénibles » ou « souples » puis sur la nature des rapports politiques (bons ou mauvais) entre la France et les États de la Sénégambie remplace le principe du sol libérateur. Les conquêtes militaires coloniales conditionnent l’attitude de l’administration française face à la lutte contre l’esclavage. Plusieurs décrets condamnant la traite et l’esclavage se heurtent aux normes juridiques locales, coutumières et religieuses qui les tolèrent. En 1904, l’assassinat de Henri Chautemps, administrateur adjoint aux affaires indigènes, par un allié de Diery Fall, membre de l’élite locale accusé de traite de captifs, pousse l’administration coloniale française à prendre des mesures assez fermes pour éradiquer la traite des captifs et non l’esclavage dit de case qui affecte toutes les sociétés de l’Afrique-Occidentale française. L’application des lois abolitionnistes adoptées par les colonialistes français et considérées comme des mesures humanistes, est restée souple et sujette à des manipulations. Cependant, ces lois n’ont jamais pu éradiquer les normes et coutumes juridiques islamiques immuables et rigides, qui sont abstraites, attribuées à la volonté divine et transmises de génération en génération. Le non-respect des nouveaux textes juridiques et l’intransigeance des pratiques esclavagistes locales poussent des familles d’esclaves à adopter la fuite comme stratégie d’émancipation. Les normes juridiques endogènes et coutumières ont mis du temps à accepter les principes du droit colonial et à s’y conformer. La mollesse dans la lutte contre l’esclavage est aujourd’hui la cause de sa résurgence dans les sociétés peules et soninkés, fortement attachées à leurs valeurs traditionnelles qui cautionnent l’asservissement des êtres humains.
Aumônier militaire, une vocation ?
Authors: Lacotte Rémy Hême de
Published: November 2024

Les aumôniers militaires ont-ils une vocation ? L’introduction en France, au début du xixe siècle, d’une aumônerie catholique structurée et unifiée a permis aux hommes d’Église d’imposer leurs critères sur un recrutement jusque-là abandonné à des supérieurs laïcs, avec pour conséquence de faire primer la régularité sacerdotale sur l’adéquation à un ministère en milieu militaire. Semblables, par le profil, au reste du clergé séculier contemporain, les aumôniers du xixe siècle ont pu être attirés par les carrières alternatives que leur ouvrait le passage sous les drapeaux, à la périphérie d’un système concordataire dominé par leurs évêques, même si la sortie du cadre diocésain représentait une part de risque susceptible de dissuader des candidats. Dans ce contexte, l’épanouissement notable d’un discours sur la vocation, à compter du milieu du siècle, a surtout été le fait des aumôniers eux-mêmes, à partir d’une vision renouvelée de leur ministère rapprochant le prêtre et le soldat sur fond de patriotisme.
Nouveaux profils des vocations et défis pour les communautés monastiques
Authors: Jonveaux Isabelle
Published: November 2024

Les statistiques actuelles des communautés monastiques montrent que les individus qui se présentent à la porte des communautés sont en moyenne plus âgés, ont un niveau d’étude plus élevé, une expérience professionnelle et parfois une expérience de vie de couple. Les postulants sont aussi de plus en plus mobiles géographiquement. Quels sont les canaux de recrutement qui amènent les intéressés à la porte des monastères et dans quelle mesure les communautés déploient-elles des stratégies pour les attirer ? Enfin, quels défis représentent les nouveaux profils des novices pour la formation monastique ? Grâce à des données statistiques et qualitatives, cet article interroge le nouveau profil sociographique des entrants en France, Autriche et Pologne, les voies d’accès à la vie monastique ainsi que les défis actuels pour la formation.
L’archive sonore, moteur pour une création située
Authors: Vogel Corsin
Published: November 2024

La réappropriation d’archives sonores dans un processus de création constitue une pratique que l’on peut retrouver depuis des décennies dans les musiques actuelles ou la musique contemporaine et qui est intimement liée à la démocratisation du support audio enregistré. En parcourant ma propre démarche artistique, je propose dans un premier temps de définir les contours de l’archive sonore, du support enregistré documentaire et scientifique à tout support disponible à l’écoute. Dans un second temps, je m’efforcerai de décrire à travers des exemples personnels diverses manières d’utiliser une archive sonore dans une visée de création : littérale, abstraite ou par traitements acoustiques intermédiaires, me permettant de jouer avec les frontières perceptives et les représentations mentales du public, avec l’épaisseur originelle, historique, culturelle et territoriale de l’archive sonore.
Listening in the Gaps: On Creative Practice, Knowledge Making and Archival Sound
Authors: Phillips-Hutton Ariana
Published: November 2024

For more than fifty years the archive has been viewed as a site of power and its critique. Within the drive for archivability, the technological dependence, and consequent vulnerability to loss and decay, of sound archives render them problematic. Yet, the very same fragility has also made sound archives a site of intensive creative production as artists and musicians re-work sonic materials into new shapes and stories that transcend the material constraints of the archive itself. In this contribution, I examine listening to various examples of creative ‘documentary’ musical practice as opening the way to a deeper consideration of the multiple relations between archival sound, artist, and listener. By exploring the contingent, and ultimately ephemeral, relations on which a musical work depends, we can better understand how listening in the archival gaps informs creative processes as well as illuminate emergent meaning in these artistic uses of sonic remnants.
Les nouvelles technologies se cantonnent-elles à « ajouter des pattes à un serpent » ? De l’apport des TAO et de la TA pour l’enseignement et la traduction des chengyu du chinois mandarin
Authors: Hayette Manon
Published: November 2024

Les chengyu, unités phraséologiques formellement codifiées (majoritairement quadrisyllabiques) spécifiques au chinois mandarin (Conti, 2020 : 412), constituent une pierre d’achoppement pour les traducteurs, d’autant plus pour des étudiants pour qui les connaissances culturelles font défaut. Bien que ces expressions figées aient depuis toujours intéressé linguistes et lexicographes, ces derniers ne sont toujours pas parvenus à en donner une définition univoque.Dans les programmes d’enseignement de la langue chinoise et de la traduction, les chengyu restent le parent pauvre, et ce, malgré le fait que ces idiomes, bien que souvent issus de la littérature classique, fassent partie du langage courant. Ce manquement serait dû à un manque d’outils appropriés conduisant à une démotivation des enseignants (Guo, 2017 : 101).Après avoir offert une définition de travail des chengyu, nous présenterons, dans un objectif didactique, une étude pilote menée sur la traduction d’ouvrages de littérature chinoise contemporaine, visant à démontrer l’apport de la traduction assistée par ordinateur (notamment les outils d’analyse de corpus tels que Sketch Engine) ainsi que de la traduction automatique dans l’enseignement de la traduction. Enfin, nous montrerons comment exploiter également au mieux les données dégagées par les corpus pour améliorer les entrées des dictionnaires bilingues ZH-FR.
Fostering Global Competence in Higher Education
Authors: Karanikola Zoe
Published: November 2024

An attempt to shed light on students' perceptions on basic dimensions of global competence and the ways it could be cultivated in the field of tertiary education was made through this research study. The qualitative approach was followed, and the tool of open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were adopted for data collection. The sample of the study consisted of twenty (N=20) undergraduate students, of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Patras. According to the findings, most of the participants regard themselves as being global citizens, and they consider that they are aware of topics such as current events, environmental issues, migration, crisis, human rights and diversity. Finally, they argue that the curriculum of their department does not significantly encourage the development of global competence, whereas their institution could enhance students' mobility and exchanges, and support students more with some scholarships in order to travel and study abroad.
The (In)visible Rainbow Literature Review
Authors: Struloeff Katrina Lynn
Published: November 2024

Using an argumentative literature review this chapter analyzes peer-reviewed publications that center the experiences of queer* women in educational leadership. A small sample of 7 publications were selected. Their purpose, participants, theoretical framework and findings are provided. Four themes emerged including: (1) negotiating personal identity while weighing risk and consequences; (2) the embedded power dynamics and tensions while working within a hetero-normative, homophobic, patriarchal, racism, ableist system; (3) the value of mentors, allies, and co-conspirators, with a side of tokenism; and (4) embodying resistance and joy as queer women in educational leadership.
Redefining Leadership
Authors: Friedman Patricia
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the pivotal role of media literacy in leadership development, particularly in fostering gender inclusivity. By analyzing how media shapes public perceptions and narratives around leadership and gender, the study highlights the critical need for leaders to engage with media critically and intentionally. The research underscores the influence of media representations in perpetuating harmful stereotypes and the disparities in how different genders are portrayed and perceived in leadership roles. Through a comprehensive review of recent studies, including data from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and Pew Research Center, this chapter argues that media literacy can significantly enhance leaders' abilities to promote equity and inclusiveness. It proposes a model where leaders use media literacy to challenge and redefine normative narratives, thus bridging societal divides and fostering a more equitable leadership landscape.
An Evaluation on the Development and Digitalization Performance of Participation Banking in Turkey
Authors: Tekiner Yasemin , Alkan H. Işil
Published: November 2024

Participation banking in Turkey is a system that has been an alternative to conventional banking Although participation banking in Turkey has encountered many challenges thanks to the digitalization process, they could be able to reduce costs, increase revenues, ensure innovation, and respond to customer needs more quickly and effectively, in other words, they have strengthened their position in the financial sector and have managed to become an important alternative to conventional banks. The main goal of this study is to examine the development of participation banking in Turkey and to examine the performance of participation banks in the digital transformation process. It is revealed with the study that, efforts to increase product diversity, developing tools that can respond to customer needs more easily and quickly, informing the public (especially young population) accurately about participation banking, and increasing financial and digital literacy in the country may be the practices that will pave the way for participation banks in the digital transformation process.
Empirical Study on Relationship Between Macro Economic Variables and Non-Performing Assets in Private Banks
Authors: Verma Priyanshi
Published: November 2024

The research aims at analyzing the correlation between the accumulation of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in the private sector banks (ICICI, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra, Federal, Axis Bank) and the economic development of the Indian economy. An analysis of the correlation between NPAs of various private sector banks with annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Interest rates, Inflation rates, Unemployment rates. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between various economic variables and the increase in NPA, particularly during a period when the economy is recovering from the COVID-19-induced stagnation in economic activities leading to an increase in inflation rates.
Identification of Areas Under Stress Due to Short-Term Renting
Authors: de la Osada-Saurí David , Pitarch-Garrido Maria Dolores
Published: November 2024

Urban tourism has grown significantly in recent decades, driven by urban development policies and changes in tourist preferences, which now favour experiences and tourist apartments over traditional accommodation. This growth has given rise to terms such as touristification, overtourism, and tourismphobia. The authorities have implemented planning and control measures for tourist accommodation, with notable examples in Madrid and Barcelona. However, cities such as Valencia still face challenges and are in a period of reflection. This chapter proposes a method to facilitate such reflection, presenting four scenarios based on the main impacts of tourism: the price of access to housing, the number of tourist accommodation places, and demographic movements. The average of these scenarios makes it possible to identify areas under pressure from tourism and to initiate a planning process similar to that of other cities.
Minimizing Waste in the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Waaje Abdul , Karim Rejaul , Roshid Md. Mustaqim , Meem Tamanna Nusrat
Published: November 2024

Despite economic difficulties, global warming, and the ongoing recovery from the pandemic, the hospitality industry, a key player in the global economy, is under more urgency to adopt sustainable practices. This chapter examines 'Lean Hospitality,' an approach to the hospitality industry that borrows lean concepts from manufacturing operations to strengthen efficiency, reduce waste, and satisfy customers more. It examines how these concepts have changed and how they manage different kinds of waste, such as solids, liquids, gases, food choices, and potentially hazardous materials. The 5S Lean Philosophy, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, and Poka-Yoke are some of the methodologies studied to see how they might promote operational excellence and continuous improvement, offering a promising future for the industry. Examples of real-world advantages and disadvantages are provided through case studies, including the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh's effective lean implementation.
Impact of Waste Management in Transforming Dharamshala to a Sustainably Developed Tourist Destination
Authors: Singh Amrik , Sharma Rajan , Sucheran Reshma
Published: November 2024

The increasing number of tourists visiting Dharamshala, the temporary residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the location of the impressive Dhauladhaar, presents a significant challenge for sustainable waste management. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the effects on stakeholders. This study investigates the consequences of sustainable waste management in the context of increasing tourists. It examines the intricate dynamics between stakeholders and waste management practices to identify the benefits and challenges of this paradigm shift. The perspectives of various stakeholders, including local communities, businesses, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and tourists, are analysed to illuminate their diverse interests, concerns, and aspirations. With the growth of tourism, the amount of waste generated also increases, necessitating sustainable waste management practices. The need for collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement is also highlighted to develop a sustainable path.
Cruise Ship Waste Management
Authors: Sucheran Reshma
Published: November 2024

Large cruise ships, capable of accommodating over 6,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members, generate substantial waste, necessitating effective management strategies to mitigate environmental impacts. This study employs a systematic literature review to identify key themes and research gaps in cruise waste management research. Using the PRISMA flow method, 47 relevant research articles were selected based on relevance. The data from these articles were analysed using bibliometric and content analysis techniques. The key themes identified include plastic waste, microplastic waste, food waste, wastewater, and waste management strategies. The study revealed significant research gaps that demand immediate attention and action concerning the effectiveness of waste management strategies, socio-economic considerations, interdisciplinary approaches, regulatory compliance, food waste disposal methods, regional collaborations, policy initiatives, and integrated waste management approaches.
Introduction to AI in Education Assessment
Authors: Sahu Sutapa , Sarkar Saptarshi Kumar , Barik Sreya , Pandit Satyabrata
Published: November 2024

This again is another avenue in education where artificial intelligence shall have been observed with a certain ability of identifying the learner performance in accordance with grading system, the automation of major tests, flexible education to learners and feedback. This comes with a plan on how it is to be done together with the risks and how they are assumed to be managed, then need analysis and eventually samples with selected people before the samples can go round to people in the large. Issues of ethical and privacy impacts, objectives that need to be met by available data, the resources required and their expected results are also covered in the chapter. The chapter notes that in the context of learner environment, it was proposed that AI should be used for learners beneficially in order to improve the learning environment and the necessary skills to navigate through the complexities of the modern world was to be developed and applied effectively.
AI in K-12 Education
Authors: Del Becaro Tommaso
Published: November 2024

The chapter aims to investigate the complex relationship between the exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the educational sector and certain human rights, highlighting concerns regarding the rights to privacy and non-discrimination. The proposed analysis focuses on the K-12 education context, prioritizing children's rights and risks related to student data exploitation. The chapter begins with an overview of the development of learning analytics (LA) and AI technologies, proceeding to an analysis of their costs and benefits. This is followed by an in-depth examination of the right to privacy and data protection, investigating the specifics in the European Union (EU) and United States (US) contexts. It then addresses the issue of algorithmic non-discrimination, especially in the use of student assessment techniques, and investigates the right to education, particularly inclusive education.
Understanding Destination Brand Experience
Authors: Abrar Muhammad , Khan Ahmad Sohail , Shabbir Rizwan
Published: November 2024

Ecotourism is one of the most vital catalysts of conservation and sustainable development in tourism. Ecotourism favours the production of economic and administrative support for protected areas, heightens the understanding of environmental and historical values, and improves the visitor's experience. The chapter explains the conceptual understanding and aspects of destination band experience and looks into the theoretical foundation of destination brand experience in the ecotourism industry. Furthermore, it explores the factors influencing destination brand experience, strategies, challenges and future trends in managing ecotourism. Destination marketers could design their marketing communication programs to better integrate with the expectations of intended tourists to augment their destination experience. Policymakers might also use this information to develop sustainable tourism plans and regulate how tourism influences the environment and the local community, ultimately leading to a refined destination brand experience.
Wine and Cultural Tourism as Niche Opportunities in Slovakia, Czechia, and Canada
Authors: Mazurek Marica
Published: November 2024

This chapter will discuss recent advancements in the tourism industry, particularly in light of the COVID-19 time. Tourism destinations can profit from the sound effects of sustainable and niche tourism during economic downturns and unrest by enhancing their reputation, image, and level of service and utilizing their local cultural resources and legacy. The only travel locations that will be more successful and competitive are those that can investigate new product offerings and deal with the realities of the current environment. In tourist destinations, ecology and sustainability have begun to take centre stage. Niche tourism is a prime illustration of this kind of growth and provision. The study aims to explain the importance of wine tourism as a form of niche tourism and to add the importance of culinary and cultural tourism as additional niche tourism products. The Brand Niagara Region in Canada, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic will be the study's main subjects.
Awareness of Ecotourism and the Creation of Ecotouristic Destination Brands in Türkiye
Authors: Sonuç Nil
Published: November 2024

This chapter aims to define and understand the current perception of ecotourism by analyzing the academic literature and identifying the perspectives of international and related national organizations. Following a global view of ecotourism, the Türkiye case is dealt with by examining the potential of ecotourism and the evolving phases of the ecotourism development path of Türkiye on the way to the creation of ecotouristic destination brands in this country. Compared to the classical mass tourism of sun-sea-sand, ecotourism has adopted an alternative tourism path, which is carried out to be more considerate of the protection of biodiversity and much more attentive in terms of human-environment interaction. Therefore, as international organizations emphasize, the sustainable management of ecotourism is advised, and ecotouristic destination branding is suggested to be developed for Türkiye.
Proactive Governance
Authors: El Filali Issam , Ouberni Sarah
Published: November 2024

This chapter analyzes the financial and accounting governance strategies and approaches pointing out the importance of preventing internal fraud within companies as opposed to detecting and responding to anomalies. It explores the new approaches adopted by auditors to reduce deviant behaviors among internal actors, as well as their evolving and strengthened role in stopping financial crime. This chapter underlines the effectiveness of preventive techniques and anomaly detection and highlights the utility of modern technologies and methods for collecting and analyzing essential information and their impact on financial and accounting audits.
The Synergy of Sustainability, Intelligent Methods, and Smart Grid Applications
Authors: Dekhici Latifa , Guerraiche Khaled , Belmabrouk Karima
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the convergence of sustainability, intelligent methods, and smart grids as a solution to the escalating energy demands and environmental concerns of the 21st century. It investigates how smart grids, empowered by machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other advanced techniques, can create a more efficient and environmentally friendly energy ecosystem. Key applications in load forecasting, demand management, renewable integration, and grid optimization are examined. The chapter acknowledges challenges like resource intensity and data privacy, advocating for robust regulations and responsible development to ensure equitable access to smart grid benefits. Ultimately, it presents a comprehensive analysis of this synergy, aiming to equip readers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of the energy landscape and build a sustainable energy future.
Collective Intelligence for Sustainable Society
Authors: Joseph Jipson , Pandey Ananya
Published: November 2024

Sustainability is a catchword of the present generation. The evolution of sustainability through the sustainable development model of Brundtland report and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) affirms that the present generation is not only focused on its developmental needs but also concerned about the survival needs of the future generations. This constructive and progressive vision emerged from the positive mentality of many people affirming that the existence of collective intelligence (CI) is advantageous to society. CI insists that open dialogue, mutual sharing, and collaborative efforts can make wonders in human existence. Human coexistence becomes more meaningful with CI. It has also shaped the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR), which stands for the firms' responsibility towards society. CSR also tries to share a portion of the economic benefits to the marginalized sections of society. From this perspective, the chapter analyzes the role of CI-guided CSR for establishing a sustainable society.
Contours of Choice
Authors: Iqbal Syed Mohd Uzair , Jannawar Hritika
Published: November 2024

There has been a long-running debate between the fetal rights and reproductive rights of women surrounding the topic of abortion. The world is divided into the groups of pro-life and pro-choice. Amid this debate, India, despite having an issue of female infanticide due to its social history and structure, has proactively taken a stand through legislation and adjudication for the ‘reproductive rights of women.' The commendable efforts in Indian jurisdiction through the 2021 Amendment to the ‘Medical Termination Act, 1971' along with its few limitations and the recent developments by the Supreme Court of India, have been examined in this chapter.
The Role of Wireshark in Packet Inspection and Password Sniffing for Network Security
Authors: Mishra Manvi , Hussain Md Shadab , Chaubey Nirbhay Kumar , Gupta Prabhakar
Published: November 2024

In today's interconnected digital landscape, network integrity, efficiency, and security are paramount for business, institutional, and personal interactions. This chapter focuses on delving into the functionalities of Wireshark, offering an extensive exploration of packet inspection methodologies and effective strategies to mitigate the risks associated with password sniffing attacks. It involves capturing and analyzing network traffic, examining key protocols like HTTP, DNS, SMTP, and more, and demonstrating data transmission across the network Through practical demonstrations readers are guided through the process of deploying Wireshark to capture and analyze network packets in real-time. Focused on thwarting password sniffing—a common tactic used by adversaries to intercept and decrypt sensitive data, including login credentials. Wireshark enables readers to identify and counter common password-sniffing techniques. The chapter also covers proactive steps like adopting secure protocols, encryption algorithms, and best password management practices.
Convergence of Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Development and Smart Cities
Authors: Ponmalar A. , Muthuram A. , Therasa M. , Priya V. , Sathya V. , Subha S. , Siva Subramanian R.
Published: November 2024

This research looks at how advanced technologies work with regards to creating sustainable development and smart cities. The focus is on five key areas: They include AI, Blockchain, eGovernance, GreenTech, and EcoIntelligence. Sustainability and efficiency these are the aspects that concern the discourse of the present dissertation regarding each technology. This paper also shows that these technologies are very useful for practicing sustainability and creating intelligent cities. Its purpose is to give readers a clear view of how these technologies can be used to solve critical environmental and social issues. The primary focus of this survey includes the analysis of the use of these technologies in differing domains, the examination of the issues encountered during the integration process, the revelation of the potentials of these technologies, and the description of future prospects. As such, the paper presents a comprehensive framework that will be useful to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in understanding how sustainable urban development can be achieved.
Enhancing Sentiment Analysis Through Multi-Channel Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Kumar Anand , Pal Mahesh
Published: November 2024

The rapid expansion of social media has turned it into a treasure trove of real-time public opinions and discussions, essential for understanding sentiments on a wide range of topics. Social media's influence on public perception is immense, making sentiment analysis (SA) a vital tool. Advanced machine learning models, such as CNNs and RNNs, are crucial in this process. CNNs excel at identifying sentiments in short texts by focusing on specific words, while RNNs are better at understanding the broader context in longer texts. Hybrid models, combining CNNs and Bi-RNNs, effectively capture both detailed and contextual sentiments. These models, especially when enhanced with attention mechanisms, have proven highly effective in sentiment analysis, as demonstrated by their performance on datasets like IMDB movie reviews. This success showcases their ability to handle the complexity and nuances of natural language in user-generated content.
Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Strategy Considering Brand Spillover Effect
Authors: Ma Zhonghua , Mengyao Yan
Published: November 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturers ensure power battery supply through either direct sourcing or technology cooperation. This paper examines the battery supply strategy of an entrant manufacturer(m2), in a two-tier supply chain that includes a battery supplier (s), an incumbent manufacturer (m1), and the aforementioned entrant. It investigates these strategies under the influence of the brand spillover effect. It reveals that when m1 opts for direct battery procurement, if m2 boasts higher after-sales service standards, adopting a technology cooperation strategy becomes more advantageous. A sweet spot exists wherein, given m2's brand power and after-sales service level fall within a certain range, all supply chain participants can achieve mutual benefits. In scenarios where m1 depends on technology cooperation for its battery supply, it is advisable for m2 to mirror this approach by also engaging in technology cooperation.
Enhancing Phishing Detection in Semantic Web Systems Using Optimized Deep Learning Models
Authors: Zhou Liang , Gaurav Akshat , Arya Varsha , Attar Razaz Waheeb , Bansal Shavi , Alhomoud Ahmed
Published: November 2024

Phishing detection in Semantic Web systems is crucial to safeguarding users from malicious attacks. In this context, this work presents a deep learning-based phishing attack detection model using MobileBERT for feature extraction and hyperparameter optimization using covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES). The model obtained a 95% classification accuracy. Important benchmarks like accuracy, recall, and F1-score show good ability to discriminate between phishing and legitimate emails. Applying CMA-ES, which improved detection accuracy, helps to verify the model even more. MobileBERT and CMA-ES together offer Semantic Web systems a fresh, efficient method of phishing detection.
Innovation in Financial Enterprise Risk Prediction Model
Authors: Jin Jing , Zhang Yongqing
Published: November 2024

In the context of predicting financial risks for enterprises, traditional methods are inadequate in capturing complex multidimensional data features, resulting in suboptimal prediction performance. Although existing deep learning techniques have shown some improvements, they still face challenges in processing time series data and detecting extended dependencies. To address these issues, this paper proposes an integrated deep learning framework utilizing Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Transformer model, and Wavelet Transform (WT). The proposed model leverages CNN to derive local features from the data, employs the Transformer to capture long-term dependencies, and uses WT for multiscale analysis, thereby enhancing the accuracy and stability of predictions. Experimental results demonstrate that the CNN-Transformer-WT model performs excellently across various datasets, including Kaggle Dataset (Credit Card Fraud Detection Dataset), Bank Marketing Dataset, and Yahoo Finance Historical Stock Market Dataset.
LEITURA DAS CONDIÇÕES HUMANAS E SOCIAIS DE VIDA NAS PEQUENAS CIDADES DA REGIÃO IMEDIATA DE MARINGÁ – PR
Authors: Zambon João Pedro , Endlich Angela Maria
Published: November 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma leitura das condições humanas e sociais de vida nas pequenas cidades da Região Imediata de Maringá (PR), utilizando indicadores como o Índice de Gini, Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) per capita, Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social (IVS) e Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDHM). A pesquisa abrange o período de 2000 e 2010, baseando-se nos dados mais atualizados disponíveis. A estrutura inclui uma seção dedicada aos indicadores, explicando suas relevâncias e a escolha da terminologia "condições humanas e sociais de vida". Em seguida, realiza-se uma leitura regional por meio de mapas temáticos, complementada por um quadro-resumo que destaca os municípios com os melhores e piores desempenhos em cada indicador. As conclusões enfatizam a necessidade de políticas públicas integradas para reduzir as desigualdades e melhorar a qualidade de vida nas cidades da região, além de propor futuras pesquisas para aprofundar o entendimento sobre as condições sociais e econômicas dessas localidades, ampliando o conhecimento e a formulação de estratégias mais eficazes.