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THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN CYBERSECURITY: A PATH TO RESILIENCE
Authors: Dahmer Luis Joivan Nunes
Published: September 2024

Organizational culture is pivotal in safeguarding against cyber threats, representing a crucial component of effective information security. The integration of cybersecurity into the organizational culture transcends technical issues, transforming it into a shared responsibility embraced by all employees. Project managers are uniquely positioned to spearhead this cultural transformation by incorporating security practices from the inception of projects, empowering teams, and encouraging open dialogue about risks. Education and awareness initiatives led by managers can foster an environment where security is prioritized collectively, effectively reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing organizational resilience. Research underscores the necessity of a collaborative and integrated approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of sustained commitment across all organizational levels. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the responsibility for establishing a robust security culture increasingly rests with organizational leaders. By acting as change agents, these leaders can reshape the company’s perspective on cybersecurity. Creating a safe and resilient work environment not only protects organizational assets and information but also bolsters the trust of clients and partners, paving the way for a secure future in the digital landscape. Ultimately, building a strong cybersecurity culture involves proactive engagement from all employees, ongoing education, and transparent communication about risks. This holistic approach reinforces the notion that cybersecurity is not merely the domain of IT departments but a shared mission that requires the active participation of every individual within the organization.
THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION IN BANKING: TRANSFORMING INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Authors: Lima Lucas Gonçalves de
Published: September 2024

The banking and financial sector is undergoing a profound technological revolution that is significantly altering investment dynamics and challenging traditional institutions. The increasing use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), asset tokenization, and process automation enhances operational efficiency and accessibility while democratizing investment opportunities, thereby fostering a new era of financial inclusion. The rise of fintechs, which offer innovative and personalized solutions, underscores the necessity for traditional banks to adapt in order to remain competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape. Key issues, including privacy concerns, regulatory frameworks, and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, are vital for ensuring investor trust and promoting a sustainable future. Recent studies highlight the importance of monitoring the impact of fintechs on the performance of traditional banks and the challenges posed by BigTechs, which further complicate the financial ecosystem. As banks grapple with the need to innovate, their ability to harness emerging technologies and adapt their strategies will be critical for their long-term viability and success. This intersection of technology and finance is not only transforming the sector but also redefining relationships among investors, institutions, and the concept of investment itself. Ultimately, the ongoing evolution within the banking industry reflects broader trends toward modernization, inclusivity, and a more equitable financial landscape.
THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF ADVERTISING IN BRAZIL'S ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE
Authors: Bruno Rodrigo Xavier
Published: September 2024

Advertising is a fundamental driver of business growth, enhancing brand value, boosting revenues, and shaping corporate strategies. It promotes competitiveness through price transparency, innovation, and consumer choice while facilitating the global expansion of brands. Between 2001 and 2020, advertising investments in Brazil grew at a compound annual rate of 4.5% above inflation, underscoring the sector's economic significance. In 2020, its contribution to Brazil’s economy was approximately R$ 418.8 billion, directly supporting around 435,000 jobs across various industries. The dynamic Brazilian market presents unique challenges for brands, particularly concerning cultural sensitivity. The case of OXXO, a Mexican convenience store chain, highlights the risks of misjudging local consumer sentiments, as its campaign to teach the Brazilian pronunciation of its name received criticism. This underscores the necessity for brands to adapt their messaging to local nuances rather than relying on literal translations. Emerging technologies and changing consumer preferences are also reshaping advertising strategies. Companies must leverage artificial intelligence, data analytics, and new media channels to engage consumers effectively. Ethical considerations regarding digital advertising and data privacy are becoming increasingly important as consumer awareness rises. Brazil’s advertising landscape is characterized by diversity, with regional brands often leading in local markets due to their cultural connections. To succeed, businesses must tailor their marketing strategies to align with Brazilian consumer needs, incorporating localized content, leveraging social media, and understanding regulatory complexities. By fostering cultural sensitivity and adopting flexible communication strategies, brands can enhance their connection with Brazilian consumers and thrive in this vibrant market.
A ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA UMA ÊNFASE ACERCA DAS LICITAÇÕES
Authors: Martins Lindomar Araujo
Published: September 2024

A pesquisa aqui desenvolvida foi pontuada no seu objetivo central que foi em analisar a Administração Pública na sua atenção de satisfazer o interesse público ao conteúdo das licitações. Essa temática ressoa na doutrina jurídica em que as licitações e sua relação com a Administração Pública é um tanto quanto importante pois vincula consigo pressupostos que coadunam em possibilitar benefícios como a eficiência, celeridade e economia ao erário público. Todavia a mencionada questão que paira em face a importância se dá nesses benefícios e vantagens para a Administração Pública bem como a plenitude de satisfazer o interesse público, nesse viés pode ser elencado a Supremacia do Interesse Público. É sabido que a Administração Pública tem consigo uma nuance que a deixa delineada a obediência aos princípios encontrados no escopo do artigo 37 do texto constitucional de 88 que confere pontos os quais a Administração Pública se vê condicionada em seguir, nesse entendimento as licitações cotejadas ao liame jurídico e administrativo perfaz essa obediência concatenada ao ente estatal, nesse prisma é nítida a legalidade desse procedimento adotado a satisfação do interesse público e como também em fomentar a delegabilidade do ente estatal ao particular em face de proporcionar a sociedade serviços adequados e satisfatórios que atendam às suas necessidades. Assim sendo exsurge as licitações como mecanismo bastante capaz na pertinência da Administração Pública e interesse público.
PRESCRIÇÃO DE EXERCÍCIOS PARA LESÕES MUSCULOESQUELÉTICAS EM POLICIAIS: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA COM META-ANÁLISE.
Authors: Hoflinger Francielle , Caldeira Júnior Cleonir
Published: September 2024

A natureza da atividade laboral realizada por policiais exige o uso exaustivo de força muscular, o que pode resultar em lesões musculoesqueléticas (LME), as quais são uma das principais causas de afastamentos no trabalho. O presente artigo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática com meta-análise, restrita a estudos experimentais a fim de verificar os protocolos de intervenção utilizados para a prevenção e tratamento de lesões musculoesqueléticas (LME) em policiais. Foram selecionados os artigos relevantes publicados nos últimos dez anos utilizando-se as bases de dados da PubMed, Medline e Cochrane. Conclui-se que aparentemente o treinamento deve conter exercícios para glúteos e abdominais (referente a dores lombares), rotadores internos e externos (para lesões no ombro), isquiotibiais e flexores de quadril (para lesões no joelho) sendo que carga selecionada deve propiciar de 8 a 20 repetições com uma frequência de 3 a 4 vezes por semana.
مستوى استخدام المشرفين التربويين للأسلوب الإشرافي القائم على الصداقة الناقدة من وجهة نظر المعلمين –دراسة ميدانية في مدارس وكالة الغوث الدولية
Authors: القططي محمد
Published: September 2024

هدفت التعرف إلى مستوى استخدام المشرفين التربويين في مدارس وكالة الغوث للأسلوب الإشرافي القائم على الصداقة الناقدة، وكذلك الكشف عن اتجاه الفروق تبعاً لمتغير (الجنس، والمؤهل العلمي، وسنوات الخدمة)، وطبق الباحث المنهج الوصفي بأسلوبه التحليلي،  واستخدم الاستبانة على عينة قوامها (368) معلماً ومعلمة تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية الطبقية، واستخدم الباحث استبانة لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة ، وكانت أهم النتائج: أن درجة تقدير المعلمين لاستخدام المشرفين التربويين للأسلوب الإشرافي القائم على الصداقة الناقدة كبيرة بوزن نسبي (71.1%)، كما وتوجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى لمتغير الجنس لصالح الإناث، وعدم وجود فروق تعزى لباقي متغيرات الدراسة، تحسين جودة ممارسة المشرف التربوي للأدوار الإشرافية المطلوبة منه، وخاصة في مجال اللقاءات القبلية للزيارة الصفية، وإشراك المعلمين بغية التوصل لحلول نابعة من احتياجاتهم، وذلك من خلال: تطوير مهارات المشرف التربوي بما يجعله قادراً على توظيف الأساليب الإشرافية الحديثة كأسلوب الصديق الناقد بجودة عالية.
فاعلية توظيف استراتيجية التلعيب في تنمية التحصيل المعرفي والدافعية نحو تعلم التكنولوجيا لدى طالبات الصف العاشر الأساسي بمحافظات غزة
Authors: أبو ماضي ساجدة
Published: September 2024

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of employing a gamification strategy in  developing of an academic achievement and motivation towards learning the technology among female students of the tenth grade academic in Gaza, To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the experimental method where it was applied to a randomly selected sample consisting of (70) female students of the tenth grade in the Sabra and Shatila Secondary School, divided into 35 groups for the experimental group and 35 for the control group. The experiment was implemented in the second semester of the academic year (2017 - 2018), where the researcher prepared an achievement test in the field of technology. The validity of the test was verified by referees validity and internal Consistency.  It also prepared the motivation scale towards learning the technology and confirmed. The results showed statistically significant differences in student achievement in technology for the group studied in the gamification method. The result of the motivation scale towards learning the technology showed positive results for the gamefication method.
THE EUROPEAN MIRROR OF HYBRID WAR: HOW RUSSIA TRIES TO DESTABILIZE THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Synelnyk Iryna
Published: September 2024

The unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine, which is the biggest war after the World War II, has caused a number of problems in Europe and in the whole democratic world, which is concerning regarding the functioning of the international institutions, the security of the countries that are part of international organizations, but aren't members of the EU and NATO, the protection of human rights mechanisms and the lack of mechanisms for the prevention of war and conflicts.
It is clear that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is no accident. The Russian elites, led by President Vladimir Putin, have been preparing for this move for years. Not only have they acted openly, but they have also been waging a hybrid war. Moreover, the war in Ukraine has been going on since 2014, when Russia supported the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics for succession. And before that, Moscow unilaterally annexed Crimea. The European response to Russian aggression has been diplomatic expressions of concern and threats, and some sanctions, which Russia has successfully evaded. It seemed that Europe had consistently adapted to the new geopolitical environment.
But only after 24th of February 2022, all civilization's words stand by Ukraine and the Ukrainians. The Western allies of Ukraine give money and weapons, humanitarian aid, training of military and deminers and take in Ukrainian refugees. The war in Ukraine is in its third year. This analysis elaborates the Russian influence on different levels and the European reactions to their attacks and provocations.
A comparative study of the healing effects of sesame oil and TiO2 nanoparticles gel on second-degree burn
Authors:   University of Diyala, Abbood Osamah Riyadh , Alzubaidy Mohanad W. Mahdi , AL-Shammari Ahmed Majeed ,   Mustansiriyah university, Bouskout Mohammed ,   Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Published: September 2024

Burns, a severe form of soft tissue injury, can cause significant damage and, in extreme cases, be fatal. They also lead to considerable mental and emotional distress due to excessive scarring and skin contractures. Despite various treatment methods, burn care remains a challenging medical issue. In this study, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), revealing particle sizes ranging from 31.52 to 69.08 nanometers. The impact of biosynthetic nanomaterials and sesame seed oil on burn healing in laboratory rats was investigated. The study compared the effects of a 1% TiO2 solution and 20% sesame oil on burned skin with a control group of rats having natural skin. Fifteen rats were divided into three groups, each receiving daily treatment for 28 days. The results indicated that the TiO2 treatment significantly accelerated healing compared to the sesame seed oil group, which had a slower healing rate of 0.12 points per day. The TiO2 treatment demonstrated a marked improvement in healing speed and effectiveness.
Lightweight Deep Learning Algorithm for Sorting Medical Waste Embedded System
Authors: Gan Y. S. , Liu Yuan-Zhi , Tseng Bo-Cheng , Liong Gen-Bing , Liong Sze-Teng
Published: September 2024

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased number of hospitalized patients, and in some countries, the overwhelming problem has even caused the collapse of the healthcare system. Thus, the associated waste generated and inadequate waste disposal may have deleterious impacts on public health and the surrounding environment. This paper aims to design and implement an automatic medical waste identification and sorting mechanism that can distinguish the items disposed of via a series of image processing procedures. Specifically, the system can classify, sort, and calculate the disposed items based on their visual appearance. To establish this, both software and hardware systems have been devised. Particularly, the vision system for object detection and classification is constructed based on several popular pre-trained convolutional neural networks. Upon verifying the type of waste (i.e., general infection, dangerous infection, and general garbage), an automatic sorting mechanism will be triggered to dispose of the object in the corresponding garbage bin. The experimentation has been validated on a total of self-collected 2025 images from 3 categories, and the best accuracy attained is 99.34% when adopting GoogLeNet as the backbone architecture.
An Improved Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Target Tracking Deployment in Spatial Sensor Networks
Authors: Liu Lisha , Fan Xincan
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current research on spatial sensor networks and the node deployment methods employed for mobile target tracking. The study introduces particle swarm optimization (PSO) and its quantum behavior extension, detailing concepts such as the quantum state wave function and particle position representation. Subsequently, an improved Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO) algorithm is proposed. This enhanced algorithm increases population diversity by incorporating quantum rotation gates and quantum mutation mechanisms, expands the search space through the superposition state and interference principles of quantum mechanics, and dynamically adjusts algorithm parameters to balance global exploration and local search. These modifications aim to improve both the convergence speed and accuracy of the algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate that the improved QPSO algorithm surpasses traditional mobile tracking deployment algorithms and the standard quantum behavior particle swarm optimization algorithm in terms of target tracking deployment within spatial sensor networks. Notably, it significantly enhances the tracking success rate and reduces tracking errors.
O processo de regulamentação dos profissionais de nível superior em gastronomia e suas demandas
Authors: Lima Paulo Eduardo Martins de , Costa Eveline Alencar , Xavier Leandro Pinto , Carneiro Alessandra Pinheiro de Goes
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho objetivou estudar Projetos de Leis (PLs) que apresentam propostas para a regulamentação dos profissionais de nível superior em gastronomia. Utilizou-se metodologia do tipo quantitativa e qualitativa, com análise de dados descritivos, como também do tipo bibliográfico, baseado em artigos científicos e em dados do Ministério da Educação. Para o levantamento sobre PLs que tratam da regulamentação da referida profissão foram realizadas pesquisas no site do Congresso Nacional, do Governo Federal e instituições legislativas. Identificou-se cinco PLs, em que dois foram arquivados e três encontram-se em tramitação, contudo, com matérias que se diferenciam, principalmente quanto à descrição das atribuições e exigências para o profissional. Foi constatado, que os PLs não levam em consideração as formações de bacharéis e tecnólogos; e desse modo, para que a regulamentação avance, sugere-se organização, pesquisa e discussão sobre as atribuições das duas categorias e, que considerem ainda os profissionais que já atuam no mercado. Portanto, a criação de uma associação poderia ser um passo inicial para a conquista dessa regulamentação e, consequentemente, para o conselho de classe.
“Não é só sobre cozinhar, é sobre pensar a gastronomia!”: a importância formativa do Encontro Regional de Estudantes de Gastronomia
Authors: Oliveira Túlio Martins de , Silva Gabriela Brito de Lima , Sugizaki Barbara Cassetari
Published: September 2024

Em 2016 no Brasil, formou-se um movimento de estudantes de Gastronomia cuja procedência vem dos cursos superiores concentrados na região Nordeste. O Encontro Regional de Estudantes de Gastronomia (EREGASTRO) foi um evento que teve como propósito integrar o corpo estudantil e promover uma maior agência dos estudantes em diversas questões relacionadas à educação. A partir disto, este ensaio tem como objetivo refletir sobre a importância de tal encontro, destacando os seus desdobramentos e contribuições para a formação em Gastronomia. No primeiro momento discutimos os primórdios do movimento e seus motores; no segundo, são apresentados breves relatos sobre os eventos já realizados e seus principais desfechos e em seguida apresentamos alguns desdobramentos do movimento estudantil impulsionados pelo encontro. Concluímos que o grupo responsável pela criação e execução do encontro foi pioneiro nesta área ao organizar o movimento estudantil em Gastronomia. Estes foram responsáveis por protagonizar diversas discussões e ações que ultrapassaram o meio acadêmico e repercutiram de modo abrangente em outras searas do campo, e em especial na educação e formação em Gastronomia.
Ectropion congénital bilatéral de la paupière supérieure traité conservativement : à propos de (02) cas
Authors:   Service d’Ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya, BP 36 Ouahigouya Burkina Faso, Ouattara A , Savadogo H ,   Service de pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya/ Université de Ouahigouya, BP 36 Ouahigouya Burkina Faso, Sankara P ,   Centre National de Lutte contre la Cécité/ Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Diarra MK ,   Centre National de Lutte contre la Cécité/ Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Beremwidougou AC ,   Service de pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya/ Université de Ouahigouya, BP 36 Ouahigouya Burkina Faso, Bologo I ,   Service d’Ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya, BP 36 Ouahigouya Burkina Faso, Sawadogo NC ,   Service de médecine Interne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya/Université de Ouahigouya, BP 36 Ouahigouya Burkina Faso, Traore/Dolo M ,   Service d’ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sourô Sanou /Université Polytechnique de Bobo Dioulasso, 01 BP 676 Bobo Dioulasso 01 Burkina Faso, Diallo JW ,   Service d’ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sourô Sanou /Université Polytechnique de Bobo Dioulasso, 01 BP 676 Bobo Dioulasso 01 Burkina Faso
Published: September 2024

Objectif : Rapporter la prise en charge conservative de deux cas cliniques d’ectropion congénital bilatéral de la paupière supérieure dont un cas associé à un l’ichthyose lamellaire. Cas cliniques: Cas 1 : Il s’agissait d’un nouveau-né de six (06) jours de vie, de sexe masculin chez qui l’examen ophtalmologique et dermatologique a diagnostiqué l’ectropion congénital bilatéral avec Ichthyose lamellaire compliquée de fissures des plis plantaires et des plis des poignets. La Chlorhexidine aqueuse et la pommade de Vaseline étaient appliquées sur la peau. A l’entretien psychosocial la mère se souciait au sujet de probables malformations associées. Cas 2 : Il s’agissait d’un nouveau-né de sexe masculin d’un jour de vie qui a été admis dans le service de pédiatrie du CHUR de Ouahigouya quelques heures après l’accouchement à domicile. Le diagnostic retenu était l’ectropion congénital bilatéral des paupières supérieures. Lors de la consultation psycho-sociale la mère disait craindre le regard et les dires de son entourage. Le traitement conservateur de notre observation était constitué de lubrifiants, de soins hygiéniques à base de substitut lacrymal et d’antiseptique. Le premier cas avec ichthyose lamellaire a bénéficié d’antibiothérapie pour prévenir une infection oculaire secondaire. Conclusion : L’ectropion congénital bilatéral de la paupière supérieure est une malformation rare dont la prise en charge précoce et médicamenteuse peut permettre le repositionnement normal des paupières supérieures. Il ne faut pas oublier l’aspect psychosocial dans la prise en charge de cette pathologie oculaire dans nos contrées. Mots-clés : Ectropion, congénital, bilatéral, paupières, supérieures, psychosocial.
A case of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture in a child
Authors:   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Ouattara SJJ , Bonny R ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Aké YL ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Midekor KG ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Kouassi SD ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Sounkéré M ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast, Moh EN ,   Cocody Teaching Hospital,  Department of Mother Children, Paediatric Surgery Unit, Félix Houpouet Boigny University, Ivory Coast
Published: September 2024

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR) is a rare injury in children. It occurs in a context of polytrauma. It can go unnoticed with a difficult diagnosis that can be late. Imaging is a key element of diagnosis. We report the case of a 10-year-old child with post-traumatic left diaphragmatic rupture suspected by chest X-ray and confirmed by thoraco-abdominal computed tomography. Keywords: Traumatic, diaphragmatic rupture, Child.
Framing April 6: Discursive dominance in the Egyptian print media
Authors: Reese Aaron
Published: September 2024

Much attention has been given to the role of electronic media in organizing recent protests in Egypt, particularly the ability of a group known as the “April 6 Youth Movement” to attract 70,000 members to a Facebook group in support of a general strike planned for April 6, 2008. Print media, however, have been relatively understudied despite their importance as a shaper and reflection of elite opinion and their role in influencing public perceptions of the protests. There was a dramatic discrepancy among Egyptian papers in how the strikes were described, and so a comparison of how Egypt’s official and independent newspapers framed the 2008 protests makes a fascinating case study in how social movements and their opponents seek to present advantageous versions of events. How this effect occurs is relevant to the study of both social protest movements and the ways in which authoritarian regimes deal with opposition. Some may challenge the importance or influence of print media in Egypt; roughly half of the population of Egypt is illiterate and it is generally only elites who are the primary consumers of print media. While I am hesitant to overstate the influence of newspapers, to discount the message that print carries entirely is short-sighted. It can be argued that the goal of the competition over framing is precisely to influence those very elites who, after all, are generally those wielding political power. While this study examines newspapers published immediately after the April 6 strikes, the argument presented here should be generalizable to other forms of media such as television, or to any other medium in which we find a competition to establish an accepted interpretation of events – the dominant frame.
BOOK REVIEW | New Media and the New Middle East
Authors: Radsch Courtney C.
Published: September 2024

In a round-up of new scholarship on Arab media and politics, New Media and the New Middle East brings together essays by established and rising experts that offer insight into current media trends and suggestions for the trajectory of future research. Editor Philip Seib, noted communications scholar and professor of journalism and public diplomacy at the University of Southern California, begins the book with a chapter entitled “New Media and Prospects for Democratization,” which examines the impact of the internet on national media systems, concluding that although new media have influenced indigenous media and politics, democratization remains a “work in progress” in which the media play an important role. The twelve other chapters encompass a range of issues, from public diplomacy to satellite television to the media strategies of terrorist organizations. While the strength of the writing and research varies throughout the book, they nearly all add valuable new data to a field where usage statistics and baseline information about audiences and advertising, for example, are virtually non-existent. Many of the chapters present new empirical data based on surveys among a limited but purposive sample, thus offering at least a jumping-off point for further study from what had been a black hole of knowledge. Though some of the studies, like Samar al-Roomi’s chapter on internet usage by Kuwaiti women and the chapter on how Al Jazeera watchers regard press freedom by Shahira Fahmy and Thomas Johnson, rely on relatively few cases or data points, the effort to collect and present information about media usage, gratification and political relevance is an important one.
Satellite censorship Arab League style
Authors: Kuttab Daoud
Published: September 2024

There is no doubt that the proliferation of Arabic language satellite stations is causing a lot of waves in the Arab world. Seen innocently, the need for some type of regulatory process makes sense. But the Arab League members with the exception of Lebanon and Qatar were not innocently trying to ban pornography or violent programming from Arabs’ television screens. Nor is their most recent resolution trying to curtail the content of Arab satellite stations an attempt to create an Arab version of the American FCC. It is no short of an attempt to control the minds and thoughts of Arab viewers, mostly on political issues. The Arab League is a voluntary organization of Arab countries that has some moral authority but no binding power. Until recently, the only regular meeting that occurred like a Swiss watch was the meeting of Arab interior ministers. The leaders of Arab intelligence and security forces met regularly to plan and coordinate actions that protected their own regimes as well as the interests of their international allies, most prominently the United States. Lately, information ministers’ meetings are competing with their fellow interior ministers’ in terms of regularity and coordination. In the Arab world, ministers of information (or ministers of disinformation as some sarcastically call them) are responsible for state run media. Some of them have offices at the national television headquarters where they direct the content of what their people get to see and hear. They are often personally responsible for the content and order of the news and current affairs programming as well as who should be invited as guests and who should not be allowed to grace the national screen.
Nasrallah and the compromise and rehabilitation of Hizbullah’s reputation
Authors: Wilmsen David
Published: September 2024

A speech by Hizbullah Secretary General Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah is always an event. In Lebanon’s sectarian media environment, newspapers and television stations reflect the views of the religious factions and political parties to which their owners belong. Sectarian considerations affect which news is reported and, generally, speeches of most leaders are broadcast only when the message is convenient to a particular station’s agenda. Yet every station in Lebanon carries Nasrallah’s speeches live, and every newspaper reports his words, emphasizing this or that point depending upon their stance toward him or his party. Not all Lebanese are in his thrall, but Hizbullah’s prodigious military capabilities and growing power within the country’s political system means that Nasrallah’s words bear more portent than anyone else’s for the future of the country—both immediate and long term. The stance that any particular media outlet expresses or person adopts often maps the political factions in the country. Attitudes run from ecstatic support for Nasrallah and Hizbullah to the barest tolerance for and the most meager acknowledgement of any contribution that he or his party might offer the state. These attitudes, especially at the ends of the spectrum, also reflect sectarian affiliations in rough outline, with Hizbullah members and supporters, mostly Shiite, displaying the greatest enthusiasm and Maronite nationalists, who are only willing to make alliances with Muslim parties out of pure convenience, voicing open skepticism about the party and its aspirations.
The Arab States Charter for Satellite Television: A quest for regulation
Authors: Amin Hussein Y.
Published: September 2024

Arab ministers of information recently adopted a charter calling for regulation of satellite television broadcasting. This charter was adopted after an extensive public debate by all Arab countries except Qatar. Qatar has not rejected the charter and has requested additional time to review the document. An article in the charter has generated a great deal of debate and some condemnation from a number of international media watchdog organizations, which have expressed concern that the states’ control over satellite broadcasters operating in their countries could be used to suppress independent and critical media voices. This kind of criticism, while understandable, is not new. In fact, it has been expressed every time there has been movement to regulate electronic media, such as when UNESCO, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA), launched a set of Guidelines for Broadcasting Regulation. Regulating broadcasting is not a new concept to most of the world; however, it is new to countries in the Arab world, which have used a broadcast code of ethics instead of the body of rules and regulations that should govern the industry in general. The recently adopted Charter that is being vilified by media watchdogs is not so much different than the charters of many of the world’s broadcasting networks, such as NHK, BBC, and others, or national broadcasting regulators, like the broadcasting charter of the European Commission and the U.S.’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
From Saints to Sinners: Identity and celebrity in a contemporary Iranian television serial
Authors: Delap Josie
Published: September 2024

Strolling through the evening streets of Tehran between August and October 2006, the flicker of television screens in homes, shops and cafes would have caught your eye, all showing Narges, the summer serial. Eavesdropping on conversations in restaurants and coffee shops, you would have heard people discussing the ill-fated love affair of the young protagonists, Nasrin and Behrooz. Browsing any one of the many newsstands on the streets of Tehran over the summer, the plethora of magazines and newspapers that featured Narges, supplying a veritable smorgasbord of tabloid tittle-tattle, further attested to its popularity and impact. These publications offered interviews with the stars, the stars’ own analyses of and reactions to the characters in Narges, speculation about plot developments and responses to the death of Poupak Goldareh, the star of the show. The fascination with its stars continued after the serial finished as it emerged that a sex tape featuring one of the stars of Narges, Zahra Amira Ebrahimi, had found its way into the public sphere. The story received considerable coverage online and a certain amount in the international press. The Iranian media also reported the story, although they did so somewhat obliquely.
The Princess and the Facebook Girl
Authors: Pintak Lawrence
Published: September 2024

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there lived a beautiful princess. Hers was a fairytale existence of spectacular palaces and footmen with gleaming swords and, of course, a handsome prince. But this princess was sad, for the voices of her people were but a whisper. It was her fervent desire to hear the town criers shout news from the highest parapets; to watch the scribes fill vast parchments with true tales from near and afar. Princess Rym, such was her name, was of good heart and gentle soul; well-versed was she in speaking with a clear tongue. In her youth, she had even dabbled in prose. But evil forces conspired against this fair maid. Truth be known, in the king’s own entourage there were those who bowed obsequiously, yet secretly plotted to turn her dreams to dust. One night at a gala feast, staged within the walls of a splendid castle on the shores of an inland sea of salt, the princess proclaimed her “Utopian” dreams of “lifting the veil” from her subjects and creating “paths to understanding” between peoples. Yet among those spellbound by her soaring oratory sat a scribe sentenced to be dragged away to the dungeons for speaking of dastardly deeds among the Powers that Be.
BBC Persian television launches
Authors: Cochrane Paul
Published: September 2024

On January 14, the BBC launched its Persian-language satellite television network, BBC Persian, with a £15 million ($21 million) annual budget, the British broadcaster’s latest foray into a foreign language channel after BBC Arabic went on air in 2008. As has been the case for most foreign language channels linked to Western governments, a cloud of suspicion has hung over BBC Persian, much like how the U.S.-government funded al-Hurra and Voice of America (VOA) are viewed in the Middle East, as soft power at its most blatant and spectacular. For while the BBC is funded by the British public paying an annual television license, PTV – as it is referred to within the BBC – receives additional funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Indeed, PTV made waves from London to Tehran before the channel was even launched, with British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mail spouting off on the ill usage of taxpayer money, while Tehran eyed the channel as a potential rabble rouser on par, if not actually worse, politically speaking, than the 50-odd private Persian channels that illegally broadcast into Iran from LA. – “Tehrangeles.”
BOOK REVIEW | Asad in Search of Legitimacy: Message and Rhetoric in the Syrian Press under Hafiz and Bashar
Authors: Abboud Samer
Published: September 2024

Kedar’s book seeks to address the relative gap in research on the Syrian media. The format and style of the book is rather standard throughout, offering readers thematically organized chapters that each try and discern and analyze messages, headlines, stories and strategies of the Syrian press. The period focus of the book is on Hafiz al-Asad’s rule, although a lengthy concluding chapter is devoted to the first year and a half of Bashar al-Asad’s presidency. An interesting format used by Kedar is to provide the media content in Arabic followed by English translation. The format is beneficial for readers who wish to juxtapose the original content with the author’s analysis. Kedar’s focus is on news stories written in the three main Syrian newspapers: Tishrin, Al-Ba‘ath and Al-Thawra. Despite proclamations of objectivity (pg. xv), he relies on rather crude generalizations and culturalist arguments about Syrians and Arabs in general that saturate the analysis and deflect from the analytical contribution of the book in explaining the dynamics of the Syrian print media. The first chapter discusses ways in which the media serve the goals of propagating regime ideology and legitimating the rule of Hafiz al-Asad to the Syrian public. While he is successful in distinguishing between propaganda and information and in drawing parallels between media content and the political imperatives of the regime, Kedar’s methodology of content analysis ignores the relationship between media and other institutions that served similar socializing functions within Syrian society. He fails to see the media as an appendage of Syria’s authoritarian political structure, suggesting instead that it is “recruited” (pg. 10) to serve the goals of the regime. The second chapter departs from a focus on Hafiz al-Asad towards analyzing messages about the Syrian state. In this, the lengthiest chapter, he identifies and organizes themes found in the Syrian press, including themes of unity, “Arabness,” and modernism. He also demonstrates consistent patterns in how other national issues such as citizenship, the army and the Ba‘ath Party are treated in the media.
Strong medicine
Authors: El Feki Shereen
Published: September 2024

What’s the difference between nine and 50 percent? Two months in prison or $5,000 if you’re a journalist in Sudan. In August 2007, Al Hayat Wa Al Nas, a Sudanese newspaper, published an article on homosexuality in Khartoum high schools. The paper alleged that half of the students engaged in same-sex activity became infected with HIV, citing a local AIDS organization as its source. The piece caused an uproar, not least in Sudan’s Ministry of Education, which formally objected; and so, the editor, journalist and NGO representative found themselves in court. The alleged source denied any involvement, while the newspaper’s chief executive argued the publication was only acting in the public interest, and that the evidence supporting its claim was locked away in a secret report. Sudan’s Press Tribunal was unimpressed; both the editor and NGO worker were fined 10,000 Sudanese pounds ($5,000). The former refused to pay and ended up in a Khartoum prison. This episode is an extreme example of some of the everyday problems in reporting on health and science in the Arab region. Journalists often have little knowledge of medical and scientific issues, and a poor grasp of basic tools, among them statistics. Without doubt, Sudan has a serious AIDS problem. According to UNAIDS, 1.6% of the population is infected with HIV, and a recent study of homosexual men in Khartoum puts their infection rate at more than nine percent. But this is still a far cry from the 50% cited in the Sudanese article; while such rates are conceivable in small, closed networks of people at risk of HIV, an experienced health journalist would have thought twice about publishing such numbers without a substantial paper trail.
OPTIMALISASI PEMANFAATAN DIGITAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Sri Ananda Pertiwi  , Santi Anwar
Published: September 2024

Efektivitas pembelajaran dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya pemanfaatan media pembelajaran yang dinamis dan fleksibel. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah sebagai bentuk upaya optimalisasi pemanfaatan media digital dalam pengajaran.. Kegiatan ini melibatkan 11 dosen berlatar belakang pendidikan Bahasa Inggris dan 5 mahasiswa jurusan pendidikan Bahasa Inggris pada salah satu Universitas di Merauke. Tahapan dalam kegiatan ini adalah Pengamatan dan wawancara, pembuatan rencana pemanfaatan media pembelajaran, pembuatan desain media pembelajaran, uji coba media pembelajaran, sosialisasi media pembelajaran dan distribusi angket persepsi kepada dosen. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang diterapkan di Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di Universitas Musamus, dapat disimpulkan dari  hasil evaluasi yang diperoleh faktor penyebab belum optimalnya pemanfaatan media digital dalam pengajaran adalah faktor sumber daya manusia, lingkungan, materi, dan metode. Di sisi lain, persepsi sebagian besar dosen yang mengikuti sosialisasi dan melakukan uji coba memberikan respon yang positif terhadap pemanfaatan flatform digital sebagai media pembelajaran. Pemanfaatan media digital benar akan menjadi salah satu alternatif pemecahan masalah atas isu yang dihadapi di Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Musamus dalam pengajaran, terutama menyikapi kehadiran mahasiswa yang fluktuatif sehingga tidak bisa mengakses materi ajar secara maksimal. Hasil evaluasi ini dapat digunakan sebagai acuan optimalisasi media pengajaran di jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Musamus.
Pengenalan Teknologi Tepat Guna: Pemilihan Bahan Stainless Steel dalam Pembuatan Alat Pangan untuk Meningkatkan Keamanan dan Kualitas Produk
Authors: Fitrah Muhammad Aqdar , Taufiq Thahir Muhammad , Utami Hermin Hardyanti
Published: September 2024

Teknologi yang tepat guna kini menjadi kunci utama dalam meningkatkan mutu dan keamanan produk pangan. Pemilihan material untuk peralatan pangan sangat penting, terutama dalam konteks penggunaan stainless steel. Stainless steel dipilih karena karakteristik khususnya yang meliputi ketahanan terhadap karat, ketidakreaktifan dengan makanan, dan kemudahan dalam pembersihan. Keunggulan ini berkontribusi pada pengurangan risiko kontaminasi dan peningkatan daya tahan peralatan pangan. Analisis dampak penggunaan stainless steel terhadap keamanan pangan dan mutu produk menyoroti relevansi pemilihan material dalam industri pangan. Pengabdian ini menekankan pentingnya teknologi yang tepat sasaran untuk mencapai produk pangan yang aman, berkualitas, dan ramah lingkungan. Penggunaan peralatan pangan berbahan stainless steel diharapkan dapat meningkatkan standar kebersihan dan keamanan dalam pengolahan makanan di rumah tangga serta meningkatkan kualitas hidup secara keseluruhan.
Creencias en oftalmología
Authors: Rodrigo M. Torres
Published: September 2024

¿Cuál es la realidad?Estamos viviendo en un mundo con realidades paralelas que orbitan en diferentes  redes alrededor de una inteligencia artificial que parece absorberlo todo. La ciencia y la práctica clínica también están viajando, cruzando fronteras complejas. La geografía parece ser poco relevante y nos olvidamos de dónde quedan los lugares porque nos acostumbramos a dejarnos guiar por programas fríos, exactos y cómodamente misteriosos. Perdimos la referencia de lo lejos que puede estar otro colega y/o un paciente salvo que realmente tengamos que hacer el esfuerzo de recorrer esos kilómetros conduciendo rutas con baches y peligros o viajando en vuelos costosos, que además en nuestros países iberoamericanos son infrecuentes e imprevisibles ya que se alteran por muchas más causas que las condiciones climáticas. Cabe preguntarnos si ante este presente nos hemos planteado realmente cuál es nuestra realidad, como médicos, como oftalmólogos. ¿Sabe dónde puede leer y puede publicar su realidad científica? La respuesta es: en revista OCE.
No todo parásito de párpado es Demodex
Authors: Videla María Laura , Mansilla Josefina , Altamirano María Belén
Published: September 2024

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Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Tindakan Siswa SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang Dalam Memilih Produk Anti Jerawat Yang Tepat
Authors: Warda Wahyuningsi
Published: September 2024

Pengendalian masalah jerawat dapat dimulai dengan perawatan kulit serta pemilihan produk anti jerawat yang tepat. Banyaknya pilihan produk anti jerawat yang tersedia  dipasaran sehingga untuk menghindari kesalahan pemilihan perlu dilandasi dengan pengetahuan yang baik, disertai dengan sikap dan tindakan yang tepat.  Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan siswa(i) di SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat serta untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap tindakan dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif cross sectional, dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu Stratified Proportional Sampling, diperoleh 180 responden terdiri dari kelas X, XI,dan XII. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil kuesioner yang dibagikan melalui online dan diolah menggunakan SPSS 21. Pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan siswa(i) SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat menunjukkan kategori baik dengan skor rata-rata pengetahuan 3,77, sikap 26,49, dan tindakan 5,46. Pengetahuan dan sikap siswa(i) SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tindakan dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat dengan nilai Sig 0,026<0,05. Pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan siswa(i) SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat menunjukkan kategori baik. Pengetahuan dan sikap siswa(i) SMA Negeri 6 Enrekang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tindakan dalam memilih produk anti jerawat yang tepat.