bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mental wellness and health-related quality of life of young adult survivors of childhood cancer in Singapore
Authors: Fong Francis Jia Yi , Wong Bryan Wei Zhi , Ong Jamie Si Pin , Tan Beron Wei Zhong , Seng Michaela Su-Fern , Tan Ah Moy , Tanugroho Raymond Reinaldo
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at risk of experiencing psychological distress years after completing cancer treatments. We aimed to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors affecting psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among CCS in Singapore, and compare with their siblings without a history of or existing cancer as control.

Method: We recruited 143 young adult CCS aged ≥18 years attending survivorship clinics at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore who were in remission for ≥5 years and treatment-free for ≥2 years, and 57 siblings. CCS and siblings were matched at a 1:1 ratio based on sociodemographic factors yielding 46 pairs for comparison. Among CCS participants, 79 (55.2%) were male, 86 (60.1%) had leukaemia, 29 (20.3%) had solid tumours, 15 (10.5%) had lymphoma and 13 (9.1%) had brain tumours. All participants completed the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18) and Medical Outcomes Short Form-36 (MOS SF-36) questionnaires from August 2021 to July 2022.

Results: There were 35 (24.5%) CCS who reported psychological distress in the BSI-18 Global Severity Index. Five (3.5%) and 31 (21.7%) CCS reported low HRQOL in the physical and mental composite scores, respectively. Mean scores between CCS and their siblings were not statistically significant across all domains of the BSI-18 and MOS SF-36. Associated risk factors for psychological distress and low HRQOL among CCS were history of psychiatric illness after cancer diagnosis and mood affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion: CCS reported significant psychological distress and low HRQOL although they were not statistically different from their siblings. A holistic and risk factor-centric follow-up programme can aid early detection and mitigation of psychological late effects for CCS and their families.
Analisis Situational Awareness pada Petugas Lost and Found PT Kokapura Avia di Bandar Udara Internasional Yogyakarta (Study Literature)
Authors: Hardin Muhammad Andri , Widagdo Djoko
Published: September 2024

Sebagai salah satu Bandara Internasional, petugas lost and found di Bandara Internasional Yogyakarta harus mampu untuk memberikan pelayanan dengan sebaik mungkin. Namun, kesulitan pada saat berkomunikasi dengan penumpang mancanegara menjadi suatu hambatan. Jumlah personel yang tidak memadai menyebabkan tingkat beban kerja yang lebih tinggi dan tuntutan situasional awareness yang lebih. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode studi literatur. Untuk dapat memperoleh jawaban dari penelitian maka peneliti membuat desain rancangan penelitian. Penelitian kualitatif merupakan penelitian yang digunakan untuk menyelidiki, menemukan, menggambarkan, dan menjelaskan kualitas dari pengaruh sosial. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan peningkatan situational awareness di unit Lost and Found Bandara Internasional Yogyakarta melalui penerapan teknologi (CCTV, AI, IoT), pelatihan rutin, dan strategi berbasis data memungkinkan penanganan bagasi yang hilang atau rusak lebih efisien. Koordinasi dengan tim terkait meningkatkan kinerja petugas, mempercepat pelacakan, dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan.
SMART TERRITORIES AND THE FACTORS INVOLVED IN THEIR CONSTITUTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVISION
Authors: Madrigal-García Lilia Angélica , Miranda-Rosales Verónica , Rozga-Luter Ryszard , Canales-García Rosa Azalea , Chávez-Álvarado Rosalia
Published: September 2024

Smart territories encompass both rural and urban areas in diverse integration contexts, making it necessary to know the factors that constitute them to evaluate their applicability in various contexts. The aim of this research was to investigate the factors that influence the formation of smart territories in Latin America. A systematic revision was carried out using the PRISMA declaration guidelines. A search in Dialnet, Redalyc, ResearchGate, Scielo, and Google Scholar produced 18 documents for revision. Articles were found in Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela, and each country considered specific factors relevant to their reality. Regarding the theme of the studies, a significant part of them focused on the conceptualization of what a smart territory is and the identification of the factors involved in their development. Among the factors found, five were frequently mentioned: innovation based on the generation of knowledge, effective governance, identification of the competitive advantages of the territory, active participation of all sectors of society, and the improvement of quality of life for everyone. It was concluded that access to technology and education implementation are both essential in the development of smart territories, along with democracy and good governance.
Productivity in a Stroke Survivor: Development and Initial Testing of a Stroke-Specific Return to Work Instrument
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos., ILEYEMI, MSc Babatunde Lekan , GBIRI, PhD Caleb Ademola Omuwa ,   Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos., OLAWALE, PhD Olajide Ayinla ,   Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos.
Published: September 2024

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of sudden loss of work and productivity in adults. With no existing instrument to assess or predict a return to work for stroke survivors. There is a growing need as more survivors are discharged with expectations to return to productive life. This study focused on developing a new instrument called the Stroke-Specific Return to Work Instrument (SSRTWI) to assess and predict when stroke survivors can return to work. Given the increasing incidence of stroke and its impact on productivity, this is an important area of study. Methods: This study used a mixed-method approach using qualitative exploratory in-depth semi-structured interviews. Fifty-three stroke survivors within productive age participated. Twenty survivors and fourteen experts were involved in the initial development through focus group discussions. Thematic analysis was used to analyze focus group data. There was a four-stage testing process to ensure internal consistency. 33 participants were involved in initial instrument testing. Content validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were assessed. Results: Participants were aged 26-55 years (mean age = 48.4 ± 5.5 years). Seventy-six items initially generated through focus group discussions were reviewed. Eighteen items were eliminated while twenty-two items were reworded. The Content validity index was 0.93, Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) was 0.89, and the Intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.91. Conclusion: This study addresses an important gap in stroke rehabilitation by providing a validated instrument to assess return-to-work readiness for stroke survivors. The mixed-method approach and involvement of survivors and experts in the development process strengthened the instrument’s relevance and validity.
Digital Narratives and Social Dynamics: Examining the Influence of Technology in Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger
Authors:   Lecturer in English, Government Polytechnic Gondia, Maharashtra., Andel Anil Vandeo , Nandlal Kesur Bhupendra ,   Professor and Head, Department of English, M.J. College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Published: September 2024

Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger provides a critical analysis of the impact of digital technology and media on social dynamics within modern India. Published in 2008, the novel delves into the socio-economic changes occurring during a time of significant globalization and economic advancement, as experienced by its main character, Balram Halwai. This research focuses on the novel’s portrayal of digital technology and media as pivotal elements in facilitating social mobility, transforming urban environments, and serving as instruments of manipulation. Balram’s engagement with media illustrates its capacity to broaden personal aspirations and influence social hierarchies. The narrative’s representation of Bangalore’s technological vibrancy mirrors larger societal shifts, while simultaneously emphasizing how media can perpetuate existing power disparities. Adiga’s storytelling highlights the contradictions inherent in technological advancement, revealing how digital innovations can create new possibilities while exacerbating pre-existing inequalities. The application of theoretical frameworks such as technological determinism, social constructivism, media influence, postcolonial studies, and socio-economic analysis enriches the understanding of these themes, showcasing the intricate relationship between technology, media, and social dynamics in contemporary India.
The Effect of Entrepreneurship Education, Motivation, and Interest on Entrepreneurship Mental Attitude of Economic Education Students of Jambi University
Authors:   Department of Economics Education, Jambi of University, Jambi, 36361, Indonesia, Syuhada Siti , Monika Sri ,   Student Department of Magister Economic Education, Jambi of University, Jambi, 36361, Indonesia, . Mayasari ,   Department of Economics Education, Jambi of University, Jambi, 36361, Indonesia, Rifki Ahmad ,   Department of Economics Education, Jambi of University, Jambi, 36361, Indonesia, . Azizah ,   Department of Economics Management, Batanghari of University, Jambi, 36361, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial motivation, and entrepreneurial interest on the entrepreneurial mental attitude of students of Economics Education, University of Jambi using path analysis. The methodology used is quantitative. The subjects in this study were economics education students from the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 intakes with a population of 262 students and a sample of 158 students who were then used as respondents in the study. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire with the help of a Google form. Based on the resul ts of the research that has been carried out, there is a direct influence (1) of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial interest (2) entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial interest (3) entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial mental attitude (4) entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial mental attitude (5) entrepreneurial interest on entrepreneurial mental attitude, and there is an indirect influence (6) of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial mental attitude thro ugh entrepreneurial interest (7) entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial mental attitude through entrepreneurial interest. So it can be concluded that all Ha are accepted and H0 is rejected.
Biophilic Design Principles with Kinetic Facade
Authors: Divyansh Dave  , Meenakshi  , Anmol Bhardwaj  , Sunakshi Shokeen
Published: September 2024

This research investigates a biophilic residential kinetic facade design to enhance environmental performance and aesthetic appeal. The need for this study arises from the growing demand for innovative design solutions that address both environmental sustainability and occupant well-being. As urbanization intensifies, residential spaces face increasing challenges in maintaining energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and a connection to nature. Conventional facades often fall short in adapting to varying environmental conditions, leading to higher energy consumption and reduced thermal comfort. The kinetic design allows for dynamic adaptation to changing sunlight and airflow conditions, optimizing thermal comfort and air quality. Integrating biophilic elements into the facade further enriches its aesthetic appeal while fostering a connection that benefits occupants' mental and emotional health. The results indicate that the kinetic facade significantly contributes to energy savings and substantially improves indoor environmental quality by adjusting light and ventilation levels. Additionally, the inclusion of flora enhances biodiversity and creates a harmonious living environment. This study underscores the potential of integrating kinetic and biophilic design concepts in residential architecture to address contemporary challenges of sustainability and quality of life. The findings offer valuable insights for architects and designers seeking to incorporate dynamic, nature-inspired elements into building facades, advancing the field of sustainable and human-centered design.
Restaurant Ambience as a Catalyst for Sustainability in Mangaluru
Authors: Shreenidhi B S  , Dr Zeena Flavia D’souza  , Daphney Marita Sequeira  , Sanjana D
Published: September 2024

Going to a restaurant is an experience that engages all of our senses - not just our taste buds! The music played in the restaurant, the color scheme in the restaurant, and the way the chairs are arranged in the restaurant, all of these components of atmosphere play an important role in forming an impression about the place. People have also become more sensitive to their comfort in relation to the environment. As a result, the study's primary goal is to determine if men or women are more influenced by restaurant ambiance. The study on Restaurant Ambience as a Catalyst for Sustainability was conducted in Mangaluru, and it is based on primary data obtained through questionnaires from 512 respondents. Statistical tools, Chi-Square tests, graphs, and charts were used to analyze and interpret the data. The research is based on the consumer's perspective. The study discovered that the atmosphere of a restaurant has an equal impact on men and women. Customers dine out for the experience as much as the quality of the cuisine that is served, therefore the atmosphere is critical to keeping them coming back. As a result, restaurant ambiance can be a powerful weapon for staying profitable in the market.
Cybersecurity: Leveraging Deception for Enhanced Cyber-Attack Sensing
Authors: Richa Upraity  , Rohit Kumar Singhal
Published: September 2024

Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and damaging, leading to significant disruptions and data losses. One promising countermeasure is deception—strategically promoting false beliefs to mislead attackers. This study introduces a deception simulation designed to evaluate hacker decision-making when faced with deceptive tactics. We conducted an experiment with 100 participants, examining two critical factors: the intensity of deception (low vs. high) and the timing of its implementation (early vs. late). Our findings reveal a notable trend: in scenarios where deception was both intense and deployed later in the simulation, hackers were more likely to refrain from attacking. These results indicate that well-timed and substantial deceptive strategies can effectively deter cyber-attacks. This research underscores the potential of deception as a robust defensive mechanism, offering valuable insights into optimizing cyber defence strategies through psychological manipulation of adversaries.
Block Buy: Block Chain Powered Marketplace
Authors: Aniket Wagh  , Nikita Sarje  , Rajlaxmi Warat  , Dipika Paranjape
Published: September 2024

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform marketplaces by allowing decentralized, secure, and transparent transactions. This study introduces a marketplace architecture based on block chain to overcome the limitations of centralized platforms. Our design utilizes smart contracts to automate transactions, maintain integrity, and remove intermediaries. We detail the essential elements of the system, such as user registration, product listing, payment, and conflict resolution. This marketplace is built using Ethereum block chain, Flutter, and IPFS for data storage. Furthermore, we assess the system's performance and security through various simulations. The outcomes show that the proposed blockchain-based marketplace provides significant benefits in efficiency, transparency, and trust, showing promise to revolutionize the e-commerce sector.
Mobile-based Student Internship Monitoring System using Progress Tracking Algorithm
Authors: Emma Greta M. Castro
Published: September 2024

The Mobile-based Student Internship Monitoring System using Progress Tracking Algorithm was developed to enhance the University of Antique, Tario-Lim Memorial Campus, College of Computer Studies' management of student trainees. This system digitizes the manual handbook, allowing trainees to efficiently access and use it via a mobile application on Android devices. Administrators can manage users, system operations, and maintenance, while trainees can clock in and out, view timestamps, input daily tasks, manage forms, and link their accounts to parents and agencies. Faculty members can monitor student details, student time records, student tasks, and manage forms. Parents can view student details, time records, tasks, and manage forms, while partner agencies can validate records, evaluate performance, and manage forms. The system includes a GPS locator for tracking student’s daily time records, generates comprehensive reports, and was evaluated by 30 stakeholders, including student interns, faculty, parents, partner agencies, and IT experts. The evaluation, based on ISO 25010 standards, confirmed the system's functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, security, portability, and compatibility. The study concludes that the system effectively manages intern records, enhances accountability through GPS tracking, and improves administrative processes with automated report generation, meeting or exceeding required standards and providing a high-quality solution for managing and monitoring student internships.
On Sombor Indices of Some Structural Isomers
Authors: Vedula Padmavathi  , G. V. Narasimha Murthy  , Jyoti Shinde
Published: September 2024

Some degree based topological indices can be used to predict chemical properties of molecular structures. Sombor index, reduced Sombor index and average Sombor index on chemical trees of some structural isomers are calculated. In particular Carbon structures of alcohol family with OH in 1st, 2nd, 3rd …. Positions are considered and derive Common formula to calculate the Sombor indices.
Diables cupides ou soldats chrétiens ?
Authors: Alardin Gary
Published: September 2024

Les guerres de Religion françaises sont marquées par l’emploi massif de troupes étrangères par tous les partis entre 1562 et 1598. Venus des États voisins du royaume, ceux qu’on appelle « mercenaires » marquent durablement les mémoires des guerres civiles. Ils demeurent le symbole de la cupidité et d’une violence indifférente à la fracture confessionnelle du royaume. Cette dernière ne serait alors pour eux qu’une formidable opportunité de faire du profit en allant vendre leurs services au plus offrant. Or, cette image sinistre est une construction partisane dont les origines remontent à l’époque même des conflits. Les polémistes du temps s’attachent à effacer toute forme de motivations confessionnelles ou de solidarité avec leurs coreligionnaires français, catholiques ou protestants. Ces auteurs façonnent une figure littéraire surtout utilisée pour attaquer leurs adversaires politiques. Ce portrait est plus tard réactivé par les nationalismes du XIX e siècle qui l’adaptent pour donner une profondeur historique à la xénophobie du temps. Dans cette veine, l’historiographie reste largement tributaire de cette vision qui ne résiste pas à une lecture croisée des sources françaises et étrangères. Une ouverture aux sources européennes suffit à fissurer ce portrait sans nuance et appelle à réexaminer le rapport entre l’intérêt financier et les convictions religieuses des mercenaires.
« Mauvais réflexe », de Zidane à Canguilhem
Authors: Andrieu Bernard , Félix François
Published: September 2024

Le réflexe est un mouvement naturel et spontané qui semble dépourvu de teneur morale car il ne relèverait pas de la responsabilité du sujet. Il est ce qui échappe à la maitrise du corps et à la civilité des mœurs. Le mauvais réflexe se produit lorsque le corps réagit trop vite, emporté par la colère ou la situation dans un temps plus rapide que celui de la conscience réfléchie : le temps du corps vivant est en avance, par anticipation motrice, sur celui de la conscience du corps vécu. Relire avec les yeux de Georges Canguilhem le coup de tête de Zidane, mauvais réflexe face aux insultes de son adversaire en finale de la Coupe du monde de football de 2006, montrera de quelle façon la nervosité, de Descartes à l’électrophysiologie moderne, sert d’argument à une causalité neurophysiologique du mauvais réflexe.
Leibniz et la double liberté divine
Authors: Hayashi Takuya
Published: September 2024

Le principe du meilleur n’ôte-t-il pas la réalité du choix divin de ce monde ? Comment est-il possible de préserver le libre arbitre de Dieu, si sa volonté est strictement déterminée par le jugement infaillible de sa sagesse ? La doctrine leibnizienne de la liberté divine n’a cessé d’être débattue. En revanche, l’historiographie a relativement négligé une option corollaire : pourquoi créer quelque chose plutôt que rien ? La distinction scolastique entre la liberté de spécification et la liberté d’exercice vaudrait-elle, d’une certaine manière, pour la pensée leibnizienne ? Le même type de nécessité s’applique-t-il à ces deux formes de liberté ? Cet article interroge la place de cette double liberté dans la pensée tardive de Leibniz autour de ses Essais de Théodicée, en prenant compte de sa doctrine de la Création et des attributs divins. Cette problématique est fondamentale, puisqu’elle interroge deux grandes questions associées au principe de raison et la limite de la raison humaine.
Yasını Sanatıyla İyileştirmeye Çalışan Bir Kadın: Käthe Kollwitz
Authors: Berkmen Bengü , Keçeci Malyalı Eser
Published: September 2024

Sanat eserlerindeki önemli temalardın birisi yastır. Sanatta, ölüm, yas ve annelik teması dendiği zaman akla gelen en önemli isimlerden birisi Käthe Kollwitz’dir. Kollwitz, 78 yıllık hayatının birçok döneminde yaşadığı kayıplarla baş edebilmenin yolunu sanat eserleri üretmekte ve toplumsal sıkıntıları anlatabilmekte bulmuştur. Bir tema olarak ölüm, Käthe'nin sanatında yaşamı boyunca tutarlı bir motif olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Käthe, bir yandan kendi kederi ve yası ile mücadele edip ölümü tasvir etmenin yollarını tasavvur ederken, kendi acılarıyla mücadele eden diğerlerinin savunucusu da olduğuna inanmaktaydı. Dönemindeki bir çok kadın sanatçıdan farklı bir yönde ilerleyen Kollwitz, expresyonizm akımını benimseyerek ses getiren ifade tarzı ile kendini gösteriyordu. Duygusal ifade bağlamlarında sanatçıyı özgünleştiren Expresyonizm, dışavurumcu hareket ve psikanalizden beslenmekteydi. Dolayısıyla 19. yüzyılın nesnel gerçekliğine karşı olan inancın yitirilmesi sonucunda içsel deneyimlerin, sübjektif yorumların temsilleri değer kazamaya başlamıştı. Bu metinde Käthe Kollwitz’in bazı önemli eserlerinin hem sanatsal hem de psikanalitik yorumu, yaşam öyküsü ile birlikte ele alınarak anlatılmıştır.
Institutional Racism within the National Health Service (NHS): Ethnic Minority Populations as the Main Target
Authors: Acha Ernest
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine Institutional Racism within the National Health Service (NHS): Ethnic Minority Populations as the Main Target.
Methodology: The study employed a mixed-methods approach. The study focuses on ethnic minority healthcare professionals, particularly migrants from African countries with colonial ties to the UK, such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Ethnic minority patients from these same African nations, who have accessed healthcare services within the NHS, are also a key focus. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 healthcare workers and 20 patients from ethnic minority backgrounds. A survey was distributed to 100 healthcare workers and patients from similar ethnic backgrounds. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis, Narrative Analysis and Cross-case Comparison. Qualitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics.
Findings: Interviews conducted with Cameroonian, Nigerian, Ghanaian, South African and Zimbabwean NHS employees reveal a pattern of discriminatory practices that hinder their professional development. Many respondents reported feeling marginalised, with limited opportunities for advancement compared to their white counterparts.Quantative data revealed that 55% of respondents reported feeling that their healthcare needs were not adequately addressed, 47% stated that they had experienced long waiting times compared to white patients and 40% reported that they had been misdiagnosed or received inappropriate treatment.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It expands the understanding of neo-colonialism by demonstrating its continuity through healthcare recruitment and treatment of ethnic minorities in the UK, highlighting a transnational connection between former colonial powers and less developed countries, The research advocates for the implementation of cultural competence training and unbiased recruitment processes to mitigate discrimination in the workplace and healthcare services. The research highlights the need for policy interventions targeting the promotion and advancement of ethnic minority workers within the NHS, suggesting reforms that promote equal opportunities for career growth.
Maternele en obstetrische uitkomsten in vrouwen met mucovisidose: een retrospectieve case series van patiënten uit UZ Leuven
Authors: Daniels T. , van Calsteren K. , Dupont L.
Published: September 2024

Maternal and obstetric outcomes in women with cystic fibrosis: a retrospective case series of patients in UZ Leuven

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease, caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. This mutation may lead to pulmonary and endocrine complications. With CF therapies improving, the life expectancy of CF patients has increased and so has the number of pregnancies.

Methodology: The case series describes the maternal and obstetric outcomes for 8 patients who had their pregnancy follow-up and delivery at the University Hospital of Leuven between January 2015 and December 2021. Based on a review of the literature, a multidisciplinary approach to handle pregnancy in CF patientson multiple levels (fertility, obstetric, pneumology, endocrine) is worked out.

Results: In our patient group all patients were referred for genetic counseling and 50% of the patients underwent fertility treatment. For the obstetric results, 2 out of 8 patients had a preterm delivery, there were no infants with low birth weight (LBW) or intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) seen. 6 out of 8 patients delivered vaginally from which 2 had an assisted delivery. For the pneumological state, all patients were screened prenatally and had a prenatal FEV1 >60%. During pregnancy, 4 out of 8 patients required hospitalization for IV antibiotics for a CF exacerbation. 2 out of 8 patients had the diagnosis of CF-related diabetes (CFRD).

Discussion: With appropriate patient selection (based on preconceptual nutritional status, pulmonary and cardiac function, bacterial burden and pancreatic function) and a multidisciplinary approach during pregnancy, good obstetric and maternal outcomes can be expected.
Co-evolution and Sustainable Procurement in Humanitarian Organizations: The Mediating effect of Self-organization
Authors: Aryatwijuka Dr Wilbroad , Arimpa Joan Shina , Mutebi Assoc Prof. Henry , Tukamuhabwa Assoc Prof. Benjamin , Muhwezi Prof. Moses
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The study examined the role of self-organization in facilitating co-evolution and sustainable procurement in Humanitarian Organisations (HOs).
Materials and Methods:  Using simple random sampling, data were collected from 79 Hos with respondents purposively selected following a quantitative cross-sectional design, which was analyzed through partial least structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS version 4.0.9.0.
Findings: Co-evolution and self-organization play a significant role in the attainment of sustainable procurement, and the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable Procurement is partially mediated by self-organization.
Implications: Co-evolutionary and self-organizing approach are introduced to allow humanitarian agencies procure sustainably during relief operations. HO procurement functions can interact with other partners in their procurement activities by continuously engaging each other and sharing resources.
By confirming mediation, the mediation role of self-organization in the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable procurement among HOs, the study provides critical insights in the evolving literature.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:  The study shows that co-evolution connects with self-organization and sustainable procurement. Furthermore, it explains how self-organization mediates the relationship between co-evolution and sustainable procurement.
Literary analysis of Dаvid Mitсhеll’s novel “The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet”
Authors: Sarsenbaeva Zoya
Published: September 2024

This article presents a brief literary analysis of David Mitchell’s novel The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, exploring its thematic, narrative, and stylistic elements within the contexts of historical and postmodern literature. Set in late 18th-century Japan, the novel intricately blends historical fact with fiction, examining the tensions between Western colonial ambitions and Japanese isolationism. Through an in-depth analysis, the article highlights how Mitchell employs a rich tapestry of historical detail, complex character development, and narrative structure to explore themes of cultural conflict, colonialism, and identity. The author argues that Mitchell’s novel is characterized by meticulous historical reconstruction, yet transcends conventional historical fiction by incorporating postmodern elements such as metafiction and intertextuality. The novel’s structure, with its multiple perspectives and interwoven plotlines, challenges traditional storytelling methods and engages with broader questions of historical representation and the nature of reality. By focusing on the experiences of Jacob de Zoet, a Dutch clerk, and his interactions with the isolated Japanese society, the novel delves into the impact of cultural and political forces on individual lives.
Architectural Design Process and its Impact on Studio Class Performance among Architecture Students of a Private University in Nigeria
Authors: Opaluwa Ejiga , Oso Oluwagbenga , Onamade Akintunde , Ola Moyinoluwa , Falusi Tolulope , Ajana Feranmi , Ibrahim Rasaki
Published: September 2024

Architecture, a field that addresses the organization of space and the resolution of spatial, aesthetic, and social challenges, involves a complex design process that bridges conceptual ideas and tangible realities. This study investigates the effects of understanding the architectural design process on architecture students’ performance in design studio classes. Conducted among students at the Department of Architecture, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, the research utilized a historical research design to evaluate performance across three academic sessions. The study aimed to describe the architectural design process, assess students’ comprehension of the process, and examine how this understanding impacted their design studio performance. Data were collected from student records and analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2010 for trend analysis. Results indicate a positive correlation between students’ comprehension of the design process and their academic performance. Specifically, students who demonstrated greater participation in design studio activities showed incremental improvement in both their understanding of the architectural design process and their grades. The iterative nature of the design studio, where students repeatedly engage with the design process, fosters deeper understanding and enhanced performance through deliberate practice. The study concludes that reinforcing students’ understanding of the architectural design process throughout their education is essential for producing architects capable of solving real-world design challenges. It recommends that architecture programs emphasize the benefits of mastering the design process to equip future architects with the skills necessary for sustainable environmental planning and design.
Formulating a Novel Model for Information Commerce (I-Commerce) and Consumer Purchase Intention: An Empirical Investigation in the Malaysian Context
Authors: Daud Norzaidi Mohd , Mohamed Intan Salwani , Nazuri Siti Nur Shuhada
Published: September 2024

This study aims to develop a novel model for information commerce (I-commerce) and examine its relationship with purchase intention. As the landscape of electronic commerce (e-commerce) evolves towards this new paradigm of I-commerce, it is crucial to understand this transition. Despite its growing application and distinct role in the business sector, I-commerce remains relatively underexplored and underrecognized. The proposed model is designed to assist industry leaders who engage in online transactions by providing deeper insights into customer needs and preferences. Additionally, given that this may be one of the first studies to investigate I-commerce in detail, it holds the potential to offer significant contributions to the field of online marketing.
Accounting Information Relevance and Investor’s Decision in Nigerian Equity Market (2008-2014)
Authors: Thompson Mayaki Adeolu
Published: September 2024

This study examines the relationship between accounting information relevance and investment decision. This is with a view to providing information on the relationship between accounting information relevance and investment decision in Nigerian Equity Market. The study used secondary data. The population consists of all investors in 200 firms quoted on the floor of Nigeria Stock Exchange. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting 40 firms that were fully in operation during the period 2008-2014. Simple random sampling technique was used to select five investors from each firm totaling 200 investors. Secondary data on variables such as earning per share, dividend per share, price earnings ratio and earning yield were obtained from Annual Reports and accounts of sampled quoted firms in the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Factsbook for the period 2008-2014. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that there is a significant positive relationship between accounting information and investment decision in Nigerian equity market. (t=1.607757; p=<0.05). The study concluded that the accounting information has significant effect on investors in their investment decisions in equity market and that miss-statement of financial accounting information will negatively affect the confidence of the investor on financial statements.
La construcción territorial de los pueblos indígenas como un proceso permanente: nacionalidad waorani y aislados tagaeri-taromenane
Authors:   , Duque Orozco Gabriela Estefanía
Published: September 2024

The doctoral dissertation on the Territorial Construction of indigenous peoples as a permanent process: Waorani Nationality and Isolated Tagaeri - Taromenane aims to be a contribution of Critical Social Work to understand how the Waorani, an indigenous nationality of recent contact and the Tagaeri - Taromenane, isolated peoples without permanent contact, they relate to their territory amid pressures and strategies of systematic territorial dispossession. For this, a Participatory Action Research was developed in the Waorani community of Toñampare, Curaray parish, Arajuno Canton, Pastaza Province. This methodological process began in 2016 and has been strengthened to date with various research and outreach initiatives. The main one is the Wiñenani – Pikenani Intergenerational School, a space for non-formal education where Pikenani wise men teach their grandsons and granddaughters the activities and knowledge to live in a biodiverse territory. This pedagogical commitment is endorsed by the Universidad Central del Ecuador, managing to link students and teachers from different branches of science. The pedagogical foundation of the school is learning by doing with an intergenerational approach. The results of this process can be reviewed in the publications that make up this compendium, such as Intercultural health in Toñampare told from the dialogic disagreement of knowledge and Contributions to Action Research for Transformation: Elderly-Teachers and Resistance Against the Systematic Territorial Dispossession; Learning-doing with an intergenerational approach: Learning in freedom told from the Ecuadorian Amazon; Community tutorials – "Waponi Eñeguimamo Taaro" (path of good learning) in Waorani communities of Pastaza in times of covid-19; Lessons learned for transformative Social Work: vernacular territorial management - Guardia Indígena Meñebai and Weaving rights: Educational equality from Critical Social Work. As well as in other contributions of the research group. The conclusions revolve around the tensions that emerge in power relations due to territorial domination. Also, to the possibility of territorializing intergenerationality as a category of analysis for territorial studies. And to the conjunction Critical Social Work, Participatory Action Research and territorializing intergenerationality as a proposal to intervene in the social issue for transformation.
TÜRKİYE’DE II. DÜNYA SAVAŞI YILLARINDA TÜRK DÜNYASI ALGISI: KIZILELMA DERGİSİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Tombak Fatma
Published: September 2024

Çalışmada, 2023 yılında, Erdem Yılmaz tarafından kaleme alınan eser değerlendirilmiştir. Eser kritik edilerek bu alanda çalışan akademisyenlere ve bu konuya ilgi duyan okuyucuya kitap hakkında bilgi verirken Yılmaz’ın çalışmasının alana katkısı değerlendirilecek ve çalışma analiz edilecektir. Yazar ve eserin içeriği kısaca tanıtıldıktan sonra II. Dünya Savaşı yıllarında Turancılık Davası ile ön plana çıkmaya başlayan Turancı matbuatın incelendiği eser analiz edilerek değerlendirilmesi gerçekleştirilecektir. Yazarın ulaşmak istediği amacı, kitabın konusu ve içeriği, kime hitap ettiği, konuyu ele alış şekli, üslubu gibi noktalar üzerinden çalışmanın kritiği gerçekleştirilecektir. Çalışma ile kitabı okuyacaklara, akademisyenlere ve kitabın yazarına kitap hakkında bilgi vererek fayda sağlamaları amaçlanmıştır.
As Organizações da Sociedade Civil e a Lei de Improbidade Administrativa
Authors: Dal Pozzo Augusto Neves , Rocha Silvio Luís Ferreira da
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo analisa a tutela da probidade administrativa no âmbito das Organizações da Sociedade Civil por ocasião da celebração dos termos de colaboração e fomento. Está dividido em quatro partes principais. Em primeiro lugar, apresenta algumas considerações gerais que contextualizam o assunto. Na sequência, trata da sujeição à Lei de Improbidade Administrativa, tanto na fase de contratação quanto, na sequência, na de execução. Depois de configurado o panorama, examinam-se, propriamente, os aspectos da Lei de Improbidade Administrativa que são aplicáveis às Organizações da Sociedade Civil. Por fim, apresentam-se algumas conclusões pertinentes ao desenvolvimento do tema. Utiliza-se o método dedutivo. A pesquisa é fortemente conceitual, com suporte na legislação e na doutrina.
Aceitação do ato administrativo e distinção face a algumas figuras próximas - Um olhar à luz do direito português
Authors: Luís Sandra Lopes
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho é dedicado ao tema da aceitação do ato administrativo, sendo nosso intuito analisar o seu regime legal, proceder à enunciação dos respetivos fundamentos e tratar dos seus elementos caraterizadores. Faremos ainda a distinção entre aceitação tácita e aceitação expressa. E, no final, procederemos à distinção da figura da aceitação do ato administrativo face a algumas figuras próximas, que por vezes com ela são confundem, a renúncia, o decurso do prazo de impugnação e a desistência da instância.
Teoria jurídica da justiça
Authors: Martins Ricardo Marcondes
Published: September 2024

Propõe-se neste estudo uma teoria jurídica da justiça. O ordenamento jurídico tem como postulado a pretensão de justiça. Sua violação, pela adoção de um conteúdo intoleravelmente injusto, configura uma contradição performativa e gera inexistência jurídica. A incorreta ponderação dos valores jurídicos, considerados os princípios formais, resulta em uma decisão injusta, existente, mas inválida. A decisão justa decorre de uma análise técnica e exige o respeito à competência discricionária. É apurada mediante ponderação, realizada em um processo observante de exigências racionais, entre elas a motivação. A apuração da justiça pressupõe sensibilidade para as questões humanas e, por isso, é facilitada pela maturidade e pela neutralidade. Respostas definitivas pressupõem um processo justo, obediente ao devido processo legal. A coisa julgada, regra geral, faz a decisão injusta ser assimilada como justa pelo Direito.
A formação e a prática interdisciplinar no Brasil: uma entrevista com Djalma Thurler
Authors: Bresolin Maia Cadore Caroline , De Carvalho Ortega Bárbara , Urzedo Rocha Motta Clara , De Leon Ana Terra , Thürler Djalma
Published: September 2024

No dia 3 de abril de 2024, o Professor Djalma Thürler - Coordenador da Câmera 2 da Área Interdisciplinar da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pesquisa e Ensino Superior (CAPES) e professor da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - esteve na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) para a realização da Aula Magna do Programa de Pós Graduação Interdisciplinar em Ciências Humanas (PPGICH), intitulado "Pensando a ciência interdisciplinar: notas para uma reprogramação descolonizatória" e outras atividades institucionais.
Nesse ínterim, um coletivo de discentes do PPGICH/UFSC se reuniu para elaborar algumas questões acerca da especificidade da formação interdisciplinar em seus aspectos práticos, metodológicos e políticos. Nesse sentido, a entrevista que ocorreu no dia 4 de abril, quinta-feira, na UFSC, objetivou trazer para cena as nuances da prática da pesquisa interdisciplinar e os anseios vividos pelos discentes e egressos do programa a respeito da disputa por espaço e reconhecimento no contato com outros campos disciplinares.
Camponeses, operários e a tentativa de resistência armada ao golpe de 1964 na Baixada Fluminense
Authors: Souza Bastos Gabriel
Published: September 2024

O artigo analisa uma tentativa abortada de resistência armada ao golpe de 1964, envolvendo um bloco político composto por associações de camponeses e sindicatos, especialmente petroleiros, na Baixada Fluminense. Através de análises documentais, jornalísticas e entrevistas, é destacada a organização desse bloco político naquela conjuntura e as circunstâncias da tentativa de resistência. O artigo também aborda representações sociais da memória dessa tentativa e de uma possibilidade de formação de guerrilha em uma localidade rural da Baixada Fluminense, alvo de intensa repressão após o golpe. Através dessa análise, o artigo problematiza a suposição de amplo apoio popular ao golpe e conclui que essa tentativa de resistência armada dependia da reação do Presidente João Goulart ao movimento golpista.
The Hand Accumulation aNd Dexterity FUnctional Limits–Shriners (HANDFULS): A New Clinically Feasible Measure of Hand Volume and In-Hand Manipulation for Children
Authors: Parry Ingrid , Wilson Machelle , Starcevich Ana , Bettencourt Kory , Greenhalgh David , James Michelle
Published: September 2024

Importance: Having a problem-specific hand function test that can be administered easily with children is important for consistency in measuring and monitoring outcomes.

Objective: To introduce basic testing procedures for Hand Accumulation aNd Dexterity FUnctional Limits–Shriner (HANDFULS), a clinically feasible hand outcome measure for two common hand problems, in-hand manipulation and palmar workspace volume; examine its face validity and test–retest reliability; and provide reference values for children and adolescents with typically developed, noninjured hands as a foundation for further study.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Pediatric hospital and surrounding community.

Participants: Children and adolescents, ages 2 to 20 yr, with typically developed, noninjured hands.

Intervention: A newly developed hand function test called HANDFULS.

Outcomes: HANDFULS measured palmar workspace volume, represented by the number of marbles children and adolescents could comfortably fit in their hand, and in-hand manipulation, represented by seconds per marble needed to collect the marbles in the hand.

Results: Results for the primary outcomes palmar workspace volume and the HANDFULS scores were reported by age group. For every year increase in age, HANDFULS score decreased by 0.02 s per marble (p < .001). The test showed moderately high test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = .84) and was typically administered in less than 5 min with supplies costing about $30.

Conclusions and Relevance: This study proposes a hand outcome measure that addresses a gap in the literature and clinical practice in the measurement of hand function.

Plain-Language Summary: The Hand Accumulation aNd Dexterity FUnctional Limits–Shriners (HANDFULS) offers a new, clinically feasible outcome tool for measuring in-hand manipulation (the number of seconds per marble a child or adolescent needs to collect marbles in one hand). HANDFULS simultaneously considers palmar workspace volume (the number of marbles a child or adolescent can comfortably fit in one hand) as a foundation for future testing with various patient populations to provide meaningful and relevant information about hand function.