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Workplace Cyberbullying
Authors: Padmanabhan Sindu
Published: January 2024

Workplace cyberbullying, a prevalent and evolving challenge in contemporary professional environments, involves the use of electronic communication platforms to harass, intimidate, or harm individuals within the workplace. This chapter provides an overview of the key aspects of workplace cyberbullying, including its manifestations, contributing factors, and strategies for prevention and intervention. Workplace cyberbullying encompasses a range of behaviors such as online harassment, exclusion, impersonation, and the spread of false information. The digital landscape provides a platform for negative interactions that extend beyond traditional forms of workplace bullying, affecting individuals psychologically, professionally, and the overall workplace culture. Several factors contribute to the occurrence of workplace cyberbullying, including power imbalances, strained relationships, and organizational culture.
Towards the Development of a Structure Based on the Learning Styles of Dynamic Adaptive Hypermedia for Online Teaching
Authors: Benfarha Mohamed , Lamarti Mohammed Sefian , El Hichami Outman
Published: January 2024

Dynamic adaptive hypermedia is a technological approach that adapts the content and presentation of information according to the needs and preferences of each learner, according to their learning style which is the way they prefer to receive, process, and assimilate information. This chapter consists of examining how to integrate learning styles in the development of a dynamic adaptive hypermedia system in online teaching and exploits its richness to improve the effectiveness of online teaching, To this end and to contribute to the development of a structure based on the learning styles of a dynamic adaptive hypermedia for online teaching, vary depending on the specific implementation of the characteristics of the learner which makes it possible to evaluate learning styles for personalized adaptation by valuing the impact of adapting learning styles on learning outcomes, knowledge retention, and learner satisfaction.
Classifying Different Levels of Customer Satisfaction With Vietnamese Hotel Services by Analyzing Customer Feedback
Authors: Nguyen Ha Thi Thu , Manh Hung Nguyen , Kim Thoa Bui Thi
Published: January 2024

The development of online booking systems has created information platforms for sharing customers when choosing a destination. Mining this information helps to understand the customer's experience and measure customer satisfaction with hotel services. Recent studies used this approach with machine learning or language models to mine the data generated by customers on the internet. However, this approach still has some limits when wanting to understand more customer insight. This article uses linguistics rules to measure customer satisfaction by combining aspects and polarity words. In the first step, the dataset with 21,196 reviews on seven main cities in Vietnam was collected from TripAdvisor. Next, the study developed a series of formulas to measure customer satisfaction with Vietnamese hotel service aspects based on inferential statistics and linguistic rules. Python's VADER library was used to measure overall customer satisfaction for Vietnamese hotels. In the final step, by language analysis, the authors calculate and grade the satisfaction score with hotel aspects from 1 to 5. Moreover, the study discovered the negative aspects of positive reviews, while previous studies were rarely mentioned.
Meta-Analysis and the Integration of Terrorism Event Databases
Authors: Jones Timothy Lee
Published: January 2024

Why do terrorist attacks occur in certain places and times but not others? Despite advances in collection and empirical methods, the literature has produced divergent results and reached little consensus for common hypotheses about the economic, political, and social causes of terrorism. It is hard to know what to make disagreements as studies adopt disparate research designs using different datasets covering different locations and times. This article applies the xSub data protocol to conduct a meta-analysis of terrorism event datasets and isolate explanations for variations in findings. Although the datasets are constructed for different purposes by different research teams, with different inclusion standards, processing data onto a common event typology, and conducting analysis across common coverage reduces heterogeneity in findings. This protocol also facilitates comparisons with general conflict event datasets, providing researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with a broader context for understanding terrorism in relation to other forms of violence.
Measurement of Student Engagement in a Generic and Online Learning Management System-Based Environment
Authors: Jain Rajashree , Abhyankar Minal , MVV Prasad Kantipudi , Aluvalu Rajanikanth , Raisinghani Mahesh S.
Published: January 2024

Use of technology on campuses of higher education has changed how students are engaged in the process of learning. It also has brought lot of asynchrony to the definition of class room teaching, active learning, student-staff interactions, and dealing with various academic challenges. The paper presents a study conducted to measure student engagement in a generic and online learning management system-based teaching learning environment. The paper presents threefold results. The first one is on identification of student engagement styles. The styles identified can further be used to design, develop, and implement most student engaging policies on campus which are beneficial to all the stakeholders. Second, the central point of the study is the student and her/his engagement with the learning process. The paper presents a student engagement report card to individual students for their analysis. Informing and involving students to know about their engagement report card would be beneficial. The third is feedback on a trail left by students' logs on the learning management system that can help the teachers to plan the teaching methodology. The methodology used was based on the data collected by the students of the institute/university. A student engagement questionnaire was used to measure student engagement in both generic and online learning environments. A cluster analysis was conducted on the data collected to identify the student engagement styles. A subcategory analysis was reported as a student engagement report card. The student-logged data on the institute learning management system was used to present the third analysis.
Butyrate, Valerate, and Niacin Ameliorate Anaphylaxis by Suppressing IgE-Dependent Mast Cell Activation: Roles of GPR109A, PGE2, and Epigenetic Regulation
Authors: Nagata Kazuki , Ando Daisuke , Ashikari Tsubasa , Ito Kandai , Miura Ryosuke , Fujigaki Izumi , Goto Yuki , Ando Miki , Ito Naoto , Kawazoe Hibiki , Iizuka Yuki , Inoue Mariko , Yashiro Takuya , Hachisu Masakazu , Kasakura Kazumi , Nishiyama Chiharu
Published: January 2024

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced by the intestinal microbiota during the fermentation of dietary fibers as secondary metabolites. Several recent studies reported that SCFAs modulate the development and function of immune-related cells. However, the molecular mechanisms by which SCFAs regulate mast cells (MCs) remain unclear. In the current study, we analyzed the function and gene expression of mouse MCs in the presence of SCFAs in vitro and in vivo. We found that the oral administration of valerate or butyrate ameliorated passive systemic anaphylaxis and passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in mice. The majority of SCFAs, particularly propionate, butyrate, valerate, and isovalerate, suppressed the IgE-mediated degranulation of bone marrow–derived MCs, which were eliminated by the Gi protein inhibitor pertussis toxin and by the knockdown of Gpr109a. A treatment with the HDAC inhibitor trichostatin A also suppressed IgE-mediated MC activation and reduced the surface expression level of FcεRI on MCs. Acetylsalicylic acid and indomethacin attenuated the suppressive effects of SCFAs on degranulation. The degranulation degree was significantly reduced by PGE2 but not by PGD2. Furthermore, SCFAs enhanced PGE2 release from stimulated MCs. The SCFA-mediated amelioration of anaphylaxis was exacerbated by COX inhibitors and an EP3 antagonist, but not by an EP4 antagonist. The administration of niacin, a ligand of GPR109A, alleviated the symptoms of passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, which was inhibited by cyclooxygenase inhibitors and the EP3 antagonist. We conclude that SCFAs suppress IgE-mediated activation of MCs in vivo and in vitro involving GPR109A, PGE2, and epigenetic regulation.
Glycolysis Induced by METTL14 Is Essential for Macrophage Phagocytosis and Phenotype in Cervical Cancer
Authors: Wang Bingyu , Mao Zhonghao , Ye Jinwen , Jiao Xinlin , Zhang Teng , Wang Qi , Han Sai , Zhang Youzhong , Wang Chunling , Dong Taotao , Cui Baoxia
Published: January 2024

N 6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant mRNA modification in mammals and it plays a vital role in various biological processes. However, the roles of m6A on cervical cancer tumorigenesis, especially macrophages infiltrated in the tumor microenvironment of cervical cancer, are still unclear. We analyzed the abnormal m6A methylation in cervical cancer, using CaSki and THP-1 cell lines, that might influence macrophage polarization and/or function in the tumor microenvironment. In addition, C57BL/6J and BALB/c nude mice were used for validation in vivo. In this study, m6A methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing analysis revealed the m6A profiles in cervical cancer. Then, we discovered that the high expression of METTL14 (methyltransferase 14, N6-adenosine-methyltransferase subunit) in cervical cancer tissues can promote the proportion of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)–positive tumor-associated macrophages, which have an obstacle to devour tumor cells. Functionally, changes of METTL14 in cervical cancer inhibit the recognition and phagocytosis of macrophages to tumor cells. Mechanistically, the abnormality of METTL14 could target the glycolysis of tumors in vivo and vitro. Moreover, lactate acid produced by tumor glycolysis has an important role in the PD-1 expression of tumor-associated macrophages as a proinflammatory and immunosuppressive mediator. In this study, we revealed the effect of glycolysis regulated by METTL14 on the expression of PD-1 and phagocytosis of macrophages, which showed that METTL14 was a potential therapeutic target for treating advanced human cancers.
Cutting Edge: Characterization of Low Copy Number Human Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2–Transgenic Mice as an Improved Model of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Bradshaw Christine M , Georgieva Teodora , Tankersley Trevor N , Taylor-Doyle Tama , Johnson Larry , Uhrlaub Jennifer L , Besselsen David , Nikolich Janko Ž
Published: January 2024

A popular mouse model of COVID-19, the K18-hACE2 mouse, expresses the SARS-coronavirus entry receptor, human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) driven by the keratin-18 promoter. SARS-CoV-2–infected K18-hACE2 mice exhibit neuropathology not representative of human infection. They contain eight transgene (Tg) copies, leading to excess hACE2 expression and rampant viral replication. We generated two new lines of K18-hACE2 mice encoding one and two copies of hACE2 (1-hACE2-Tg and 2-hACE2-Tg, respectively). Relative to the original strain (called 8-hACE2-Tg in this study), 2-hACE2-Tg mice exhibited lower mortality, with less viral replication in the lung and brain. Furthermore, 1-hACE2-Tg mice exhibited no mortality and had no detectable virus in the brain; yet, they exhibited clear viral replication in the lung. All three strains showed SARS-CoV-2–related weight loss commensurate with the mortality rates. 1-hACE2-Tg mice mounted detectable primary and memory T effector cell and Ab responses. We conclude that these strains provide improved models to study hACE2-mediated viral infections.
Underweight and overweight among elderly persons in an urban resettlement colony of Delhi
Authors: Gongal Gaurav , Kaur Ravneet , Kalaivani Mani , Nongkynrih Baridalyne , Kant Shashi , Gupta Sanjeev Kumar
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has been rapidly increasing along with the increasing number of elderly persons throughout the world. In developing countries like India, it is no different. At the same time, the prevalence of underweight along with its association with different socioeconomic variables cannot be neglected. The objective was to estimate the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among the elderly in an urban resettlement colony of Delhi and to find their association with various sociodemographic variables.

Methods:

A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted among 499 elderly persons (60 years and above) selected by Simple Random Sampling. A pretested questionnaire was used for sociodemographic variables and weight and arm-span were measured. Prevalence was calculated and the association using multivariate logistic regression.

Results:

The prevalence of underweight was 13.8% (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 10.9–17.2%), overweight 18.2% (95% CI: 15.0%–21.9%), and obesity 27.3% (95% CI: 23.4–31.4%). Elderly persons having normal Body Mass Index was 40.6%. Underweight was significantly associated with illiteracy and not doing anything at present; obesity was more common among females, younger, and educated elderly persons.

Conclusion:

Three-fifths of elderly persons in the urban area were underweight or overweight or obese. Targeted community-based interventions are required to optimize their nutritional status. Focus areas should include appropriate and acceptable dietary advice, and an increase in physical activity to reduce complications.
Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
Authors: Harikrishnan U , Sailo Grace Lalhlupuii
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

Protective factors such as supportive home and school environments significantly influence the future life outcomes of school-going adolescents. The current study was done to assess the protective factors for home and school of school-going adolescents.

Methods:

A cross-sectional descriptive survey method was used for with a multistage cluster sampling. Data was gathered from 600 adolescent students enrolled in 19 schools throughout the Kollam district of Kerala. A self-reported validated Indian Adolescent Health Questionnaire was used.

Results:

Home-related protective factors were found to be significantly correlated with age, sex, and type of school, using a binary logistic regression model.

Conclusion:

There is a necessity for preparing a strong assessment plan and intervention package for better development of school-going adolescents.
Internet addiction among college students during the lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic: An observational study from South India
Authors: Shetty Kannappa V. , Shekar Chandra , Kumar Sanjeev , Marimuthu Palaniappan , Amritha K. S. , Suparna S. , Bamney Urmila
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

The COVID-19 epidemic has had and continues to have a profound medical, psychological, and social impact on people of all ages, causing a crisis effect on society. Adolescent's psychosocial status was badly influenced by pandemic control strategies like an extended absence from formal education and home seclusion, during which their Internet use increased significantly. Excessive usage of smartphones can cause serious health problems such as neck pain, accidents, sleep disruptions, and depression.

Methods:

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 201 students aged between 16 and 25. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was distributed over numerous online portals. The sociodemographic questionnaire and the Internet addiction test were used for the study.

Results:

The mean age of students was found to be 21.2 ± 7.38 years. Most of the participants were female (130, 65%), undergraduates (118, 59%) and were using mobile network as a modem of connectivity (163, 81%). The salience (92.98) and neglect work (39.34) subscales of Internet addiction were higher among nuclear family students. Internet addiction is positively correlated to the family income (0.149**) of students.

Conclusion:

The outcomes of the study imply that during a lockdown, students can be given psychological support.
Familial predisposition to diabetes: How do parents and offsprings perceive the risk?
Authors: Gupta Monica , Saini Ruchika , Lehl Sarabmeet Singh , Gupta Akanksha , Sareen Aashnaa , Sharma Archna
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

Familial predisposition to diabetes is an important determinant for its occurrence in the immediate descendants. Perception of this risk provides an opportunity to educate the family to adopt health-promoting behaviors and thereby delay or prevent new cases among children.

Methods:

A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among parents with diabetes to assess their awareness on the risk of developing diabetes in their offsprings and recognition of the need for transference of health-related advice. Simultaneously, a questionnaire was presented to their offspring to determine their perceived risk of developing diabetes and motivation toward adoption of healthy lifestyles.

Results:

There were a total of 100 parents (Group 1) and 100 offspring (Group 2). Only 25% of parents perceived that their children were at an increased risk of acquiring diabetes. Only 10% and 15% advised their children to adhere to diet and exercise, respectively. The mean age of the offspring was 32.30 ± 9.33 years, and the body mass index was 25.08 ± 4.58 kg/m2; 10% were detected to have prediabetes and 8% overt diabetes during the study. A higher percentage (36%) of offspring perceived an increased risk of incurring diabetes than an average person due to a positive family history, while the majority (64%) did not perceive any increased risk. Only 20% were adopting healthy eating and exercise habits.

Conclusion:

The awareness of the risk of diabetes among the parents and offspring was low. Even those who understand the risk did not adopt healthy lifestyles. Almost one in five offsprings who were detected to be glucose intolerant were unaware of it.
Breast Self-Examination intervention package: A boon to lesser educated women of a marginalized community
Authors: Rao Shrilekha , Khandekar Jyoti , Laskar Ananya Ray
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a noninvasive and cost-effective method that allows women to examine their breast tissue for any visual or physical changes. It is recommended that all women aged 20 years and older should perform BSE as soon as the breasts are fully developed, and this should be done every month and at the end of the menstruation cycle. The awareness levels regarding BSE among women are poor and can be enhanced by Behavior Change Communication (BCC). The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding BSE pre- and post-educational intervention among adult women of the reproductive age group.

Methods:

A community-based interventional study was conducted among 150 adult women (18–49 years) residing in the Palam area of Delhi. A BCC intervention package was administered, and pre- and 3-month post-intervention assessment was done.

Results:

The mean age of the study participants was 34 ± 9.46 years. None of the women had a good score of knowledge before intervention; while after intervention, more than half (56%) achieved a good score. The association between improvement in the BSE knowledge scores with age, socioeconomic status, and tobacco usage was found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:

The mean score of knowledge improved after giving the BCC and the difference in all three scores was highly significant. Such an intervention package will benefit the women belonging to marginalized communities by raising awareness levels and acceptance for BSE.
Evolution of newborn screening in India and the way forward
Authors: Darshan Mukesh , Kumar Nitesh
Published: January 2024

Newborn screening (NBS) programs have gained recognition as successful initiatives in several developed countries. In India, the implementation of dried blood spot screening is slowly gaining traction, with both the private and public health-care sectors playing crucial roles. The objective of the study was to assess the evolution and current status of NBS programs in India and the contributions of the private and public sectors. The role of the private sector in NBS is explored, with private hospitals in urban areas offering screening options for parents willing to pay. The private facilities have better infrastructural facilities and technological capabilities as compared to government ones. We searched pubmed with the keywords NBS for metabolic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism, NBS in India and found out the relevant articles. Various public NBS programs in states such as Chandigarh, Goa, and Kerala are analyzed. The Chandigarh program, initiated in 2017, has emerged as a pioneering public NBS program in India, while Goa has implemented NBS programs in two phases, addressing shortcomings and focusing on follow-up and treatment resources. The Kerala program, initially a pilot, aims to screen every birth in government hospitals and expand to private hospitals. The Unique Methods of Management and Treatment of Inherited Disorders initiative by the Government of India and the Neonatal Early Evaluation Vision mission by the Delhi government are newer public sector initiatives targeting genetic disorders and metabolic error screening. The cost effectiveness of NBS program has been documented in low and middle income settings. With the major chunk of screening capabilities handled by private sector in Indian settings, it's imperative for funding and support for NBS in government settings. Achieving universal NBS in India may require time and concerted efforts; however, with improving health-care standards and financing mechanisms, there is optimism that NBS will find its routine and become a universally applied program.
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Remission in Indian Population – A Review of Literature
Authors: Tadikamalla Viswanath , Kumar S. Saravana , Leo X. L. Jayanth , Raj P. Praveen
Published: January 2024

Diabetes mellitus and obesity have touched the level of epidemic globally long back, and their prevalence is rapidly growing beyond the predicted rates. Indians (Asians in general) are at a high risk of developing both these diseases than the rest of the global population due to innumerable reasons that will be discussed later. Bariatric surgery has proven efficacy without any doubts standing as first and best among all available options in the effective treatment of both these diseases. Some metabolic surgeries have reported various remission rates ranging up to 100%. The authors aimed at analyzing the available literature quoting the remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus after bariatric surgery in Indian ethnicity.
Validation of Eating Screen in Hindi: A Step Forward to Combat an Under-researched Menace of Eating Disorders in India
Authors: Rina Kumari , Bhoi Rosali , Vindal Anubhav , Lal Pawanindra
Published: January 2024

Background:

A culturally appropriate tool to screen and diagnose eating disorders (EDs) is lacking in India.

Aim:

This study aims to translate, adapt, and validate ED Diagnostic Scale (EDDS) in Hindi.

Methodology:

Hindi translation of EDDS was done by three psychiatrists, two of whom were familiar with Western culture, their mother tongue being Hindi. The bilingual panel of experts, including three surgeons, one Professor in the English language, and one person with severe obesity (International English Language Testing System score Band 8.5) resolved translation inconsistencies. Back translation to the English language was done by an independent translator. Pretesting/focused-group discussion/cognitive interviewing was done in persons with severe obesity (n = 55). Hindi-version so-developed was administered to students (n = 120) after a week. Test–retest reliability was assessed. The original EDDS, Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M), and Fat Phobia Scale-Short Form (FPS-SF) were applied to 175 participants (students [n = 120], patients [n = 55]). The psychometric properties of Hindi-EDDS were investigated.

Results:

The mean age of students and patients was 18.60 and 43.38 years, respectively. Students and patients’ mean body mass index was 21.77 and 43.21 kg/m2, respectively. Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity for sample adequacy were 0.859 and χ2 = 3155.775; P = 0.000, respectively. The Spearman–Brown coefficient for Hindi-EDDS was 0.755 and 0.707, respectively. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha and Kuder–Richardson - 20) was α = 0.898. Cross-language concordance had a significant intra-class correlation coefficient (0.725–1.000). WBIS-M and FPS-SF showed a significant correlation with various items of Hindi-EDDS.

Conclusion:

The Hindi EDDS is a culturally sensitive tool with acceptable psychometric properties.
Nghiên cứu ảnh hưởng của hoạt động quản trị đến hiệu quả kinh doanh các công ty ngành bất động sản niêm yết trên sàn giao dịch chứng khoán Việt Nam
Authors: Na Lê , Thịnh Nguyễn Danh , Lý Trần Đình
Published: January 2024

Nghiên cứu nhằm đo lường sự ảnh hưởng của hoạt động quản trị đến hiệu quả kinh doanh của các công ty. Nghiên cứu thực hiện chọn mẫu ngẫu nhiên 180 báo cáo tài chính, trong 12 năm liên tục, của 15 công ty bất động sản niêm yết trên sản giao dịch chứng khoán Việt Nam. Kết quả thống kê cho thấy ban giám đốc các công ty thường từ 03 đến 05 thành viên, phần lớn giám đốc là kiêm nhiệm thành viên hội đồng quản trị. Các công ty có kết quả và hiệu quả kinh doanh tăng khá nhanh qua các năm. Kết quả phân tích mô hình tác động cố định (FEM) và mô hình tác động ngẫu nhiên (REM) cho thấy, có mối quan hệ ngược chiều giữa các biến đòn bẩy tài chính; quy mô công ty theo tài sản và giới tính của kế toán trưởng với hiệu quả kinh doanh. Còn các biến tỷ số nợ/vốn chủ sở hữu; hệ số tài sản cố định; quy mô lao động; tuổi của công ty và tỷ lệ nữ giới trong hội đồng quản trị có mối quan hệ cùng chiều với hiệu quả kinh doanh.
Антисанкционные меры: понятие и их реализация в судебной практике
Authors: Богатина Ю.Г.
Published: January 2024

АНТИСАНКЦИОННЫЕ МЕРЫ — ЛЕГАЛЬНЫЙ СПОСОБ РЕАГИРОВАНИЯ НА НЕДРУЖЕСТВЕННЫЕ ДЕЙСТВИЯ ИНОСТРАННЫХ ГОСУДАРСТВ. ВВЕДЕННЫЕ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ КОНТРМЕРЫ ЧЕТКО ОПРЕДЕЛЯЮТ ПОДПАДАЮЩИХ ПОД ИХ ДЕЙСТВИЕ ЛИЦ И ОСНОВАНИЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ТАКИХ МЕР. ПОНИМАНИЕ ПРИНЦИПОВ И ЦЕЛЕЙ КОНТРМЕР, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБОВ ИХ ДОСТИЖЕНИЯ, КАК И ВЕРНАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ ПОДПАДАЮЩИХ ПОД АНТИСАНКЦИОННОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ОТНОШЕНИЙ, ПОЗВОЛЯЮТ СОХРАНИТЬ ОБЩИЙ БЛАГОПРИЯТНЫЙ ИНВЕСТИЦИОННЫЙ КЛИМАТ В СТРАНЕ.
Improving financial decision making within German SMEs by incorporating digitalization within an expanded FAP model.
Authors:   , Herrmann Matthias
Published: January 2024

Financial decision making is a key element for any German company. SMEs are the backbone of German industry and make a key contribution to employment, innovation and growth. This research project explores the methods relied upon by German SMEs regarding financial decision making and the need to consider digitalization in the decision making process. This promotes better financial decision making in practice and contributes to theory. Using a mixed-method approach including a case study, this research project explores the need for digitalization and improved financial decision making in SMEs by interviewing members of senior management. The research paradigm is pragmatism, which is also a key element in practice for senior management (Madden, 2021). This study shows that senior managers in German SMEs understand the importance of digitalization in the context of financial decision making, yet do not include aspects of digitalization in their appraisal of financial matters. A risk that also arises as companies frequently to do not properly understand their own profile and respective, individual, degree of digitalization. This research project provides an improved and more advanced financial appraisal model and includes digitalization aspects in the overall decision making process. German SMEs that will utilize the improved FAP model in the future will have the opportunity to make better financial decisions. The findings show the need for an improved FAP model and the promotion of improved financial decision making models. Currently, many companies rely on standard NPV calculations as their sole decision making model, with most relying on a single variable. Relying on a single variable poses risk of not capturing other relevant elements within financial decision-making. This improved financial decision making model includes an index for strategy, project risk and digitalization as well as the NPV calculation. By employing the improved FAP model, any German SME will gain the opportunity to improve its financial decision making as well as to include the key staff members in the decision making process to take better informed financial decisions. Furthermore, the research results based on the case study and the interviews with managers of German SMEs provide additional insights into the current situation of German SMEs in the context of this research project.
Industrial anchorage in bioeconomy: what role does logistics governance play?
Authors: Benoit Sylvie
Published: January 2024

This paper tries to identify the anchoring factors for emerging bioeconomy activities in some territories, based on a reading of the logistic constraints of this sector which generates important flows upstream. It is based on an identification of location factors for industries using biomass; a comparison of the petroeconomy/bioeconomy “line” logistics flows and the analysis of three cases of companies: the first one remained anchored after having been bought; the other one quickly relocated; and the third one recently established. This leads to a proposal for the role of logistics governance that can contribute to anchor such activities facing highly international competition, dependent on raw materials price fluctuations and on uneven international regulations.

Cet article tente d’identifier les facteurs d’ancrage des activités de bioéconomie en émergence sur certains territoires, à partir d’une lecture des contraintes logistiques de ce secteur qui génère des flux importants en amont. Il est fondé sur une identification des facteurs de localisation des industries qui utilisent la biomasse, une comparaison des flux logistiques entre les voies pétrochimie et bioéconomie, et l’analyse de trois cas d’entreprises : l’une restée ancrée après avoir été rachetée, l’autre rapidement délocalisée, la troisième récemment implantée. Il en résulte une proposition du rôle de la gouvernance logistique pouvant contribuer à l’ancrage de telles activités fortement concurrencées à l’international, dépendantes des fluctuations des cours des matières et de réglementations internationales peu uniformisées.
Clinicians as Researchers
Authors: Rolando Rolando T. , Rotor Esmerita , Vitente Arvie C. , Escuadra Catherine Joy T. , Regino Jocel M. , Rafael Carmina L.
Published: January 2024

This issue of PhJPT includes research on the development of an outcome measure intended to holistically assess pain. This is the first quantitative study published in PhJPT by a physical therapist primarily working in the clinics, developed from research questions from the clinical environment, and based on clinical experience. This paper also has an Invited Commentary from an expert on the topic, and a corresponding response to the commentary by the study author. The PhJPT intends also to create a podcast based on this paper and we encourage the readership to watch/listen to the podcast when it becomes available.
OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION AMONG EGYPTIAN COPTIC ORTHODOX IMMIGRANTS
Authors:   , Manoly Sherry
Published: January 2024

Background: The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox (Copt) population in America has grown exponentially due to religious intolerance in Egypt. Many Copts experience feelings of helplessness because of the stark difference in American culture compared to their home culture. Occupational therapy (OT) is a profession that can impact the experience of Copts through participation in meaningful occupations. This qualitative study sought to answer the research question, “what is the current state of occupational engagement for recently immigrated Coptic immigrants?” Methods: Eighteen participants filled out the 9-question open-ended survey concerning overall perceptions about moving to America. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings: The seven overarching themes identified were consistent with the literature about the immigrant experience; participants stated their experience moving was challenging, and overwhelmingly stated that services to ease transition into American lifestyle would have been beneficial. Conclusion: Findings from this study should allow for OT practitioners (OTPs) to expand knowledge about the impact of immigration for minority groups such as Copts using evidence-based practice, and facilitate the enculturation of Copts by re-establishing daily occupational routines and engaging in education on new cultural norms associated with American culture while keeping ties to Egyptian culture.
Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Gastrointestinal Disorders in Triathletes
Authors: Arthur Cássia Campos , Assis Evelyn Suene Maia de , Porto Pereira Yves Ferreira , Drummond Marcos Daniel Motta
Published: January 2024

In long-term efforts, such as triathlon, the requirement for carbohydrate intake can also work as an ergogenic strategy. However, the literature has reported and recorded gastrointestinal discomfort by athletes during the race when performing this practice, which can compromise performance. Mouth rinses with carbohydrates, followed by the disposal (spitting) of the solution, is a strategy to maintain performance, without generating side effects. Therefore, this study aimed to verify the potential side effects of carbohydrate mouth rinse in triathlon athletes during cycling practice. Twelve trained male - triathletes were subjected to two experimental situations, in which they have completed 1.5 km of swimming, followed by 40 km of cycling, within the shortest time possible and self-regulated intensity (time trial test). Throughout the cycling, blindly and crossed-wise, the volunteers rinsed their mouths using a bolus of 25 ml of 0% CHO placebo solution and 16% CHO (maltodextrin) solution, for each 12.5% of the distance to be covered. A gastrointestinal symptoms questionnaire was answered at the end of the 40 km cycling. Only one volunteer (8.33%) reported discomfort, while 91.66% of them presented no type of symptoms according to the CHO rinse protocol. Therefore, carbohydrate mouth rinse presents no gastrointestinal side effects during long-term exertion.
Indicadores para evaluar la calidad de la clase de educación física en educación general básica
Authors: Altamirano Morán Nicole Andrea , Loor Mendoza Walter Isaac , Menoscal Burgos John Fabian , Nieve Arroyo Oliba Seledina , Morales Fisher Boris René , Rodríguez Carrión Alejandro Eleuterio
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio surge a partir de la problemática evidenciada en las clases de la Educación Física en la educación general básica, caracterizado por dificultades en la mejora de la calidad. Uno de los principales que atentan contra el problema es el desconocimiento de parte de los docentes sobre las TICs y como establecer un estándar para evaluar los conceptos básicos de los sistemas educativos. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión teórica acerca de la aproximación teórica sobre los indicadores para evaluar la calidad de la clase de Educación Física en la educación general básica a través de estrategias de búsquedas bibliográfica. Como metodología se utilizó la revisión bibliográfica de revistas de divulgación o de indagación científica en sitios base de datos regionales y de alto impacto como Scopus, Web of Science, Dialnet, Redalyc, Scielo y Latindex considerando como criterios impacto, relevancia y actualidad. Se obtuvo como resultado que el área de Educación Física está implicada con la formación y el desarrollo de las capacidades tanto físicas como sociales involucrando a los individuos en la comunidad educativa, lo cual permite que el alumno incremente sus habilidades motrices; a su vez se ha logrado evidenciar que el contexto familiar también juega un papel fundamental en edad infantil (niños-niñas). En conclusión, esta área es útil durante la educación general básica ya que a través de esta se proponen actividades que favorecen las habilidades y capacidades físicas tanto condicionales como coordinativas (fuerza, rapidez, resistencia y flexibilidad).
Classificação dos fatores preditores de quedas em idosos com fraturas de quadril utilizando a CIF
Authors: Oliveira Pedro Henrique Coimbra de , Rodrigues Ana Luísa Ferreira , Fagotti Lorenzo , Elmescany Raquel Brito , Romão Juliana de Faria Fracon e , Funghetto Silvana Schwerz , Menezes Ruth Losada de
Published: January 2024

Embora os fatores de risco para quedas em idosos sejam conhecidos, pouco se sabe sobre suas relações com fatores demográficos, deficiências corporais, limitações de atividades e restrições de participação e fatores ambientais. Objetivo: Mapear a estrutura da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) para classificar os preditores potenciais das quedas relatadas pelos idosos hospitalizados para tratamento cirúrgico da fratura de quadril. Método: Estudo descritivo com 64 idosos operados por fratura do quadril que ocorreu após queda da própria altura. Foram explorados os dados sociodemográficos, além do contexto de ocorrência que levou o idoso à queda. Os dados são apresentados de forma descritiva e relacionados à luz da CIF. Resultados: Deficiências relacionadas às funções corporais estiveram mais relacionadas nos momentos das quedas autorrelatadas, especialmente as funções neuromusculoesqueléticas e relacionadas ao movimento; além disso, os fatores ambientais em metade das ocorrências estiveram presentes e consistiram em barreiras/obstáculos para a funcionalidade e estão relacionados aos fatores de risco extrínsecos para quedas. Conclusões: A abordagem biopsicossocial proposta pela CIF proporciona aos profissionais da saúde um panorama multidimensional sobre a saúde da pessoa idosa e propicia o melhor direcionamento das intervenções, a fim de proporcionar funcionalidade e qualidade de vida, e reduzir encargos financeiros atrelados às consequências das quedas, como as intervenções cirúrgicas.
A disciplina lutas nos cursos de graduação em Educação Física: reflexões para a formação docente
Authors: Nascimento Victor Rapozo do , Pinto Luiz Felipe Machado , Antunes Marcelo Moreira
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho objetiva analisar as ementas das disciplinas sobre a temática das Lutas, ministradas nos cursos de graduação em Educação Física das universidades federais brasileiras e sua relação com as proposições da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) para este conteúdo. Para isso, foi feito um levantamento na plataforma e-MEC, dos dados disponíveis nos sites oficiais das instituições de ensino superior públicas federais, considerando as seguintes informações: Presença de curso de graduação em Educação Física, distinção entre cursos de Licenciatura e Bacharelado, oferta de disciplina obrigatória e optativas sobre lutas, artes marciais e esportes de combate. As informações coletadas foram analisadas a luz da BNCC, no sentido de encontrar aproximações e distanciamentos. Em um total de 68 IES, apenas 37 possuíam a temática oferecida. Nestas, 72 disciplinas referentes a temática lutas foram encontradas. 42 destas destinando-se a modalidades de cunho amplo e 35 de representadas por modalidades específicas. Esse cenário, quando comparado com os pressupostos curriculares da BNCC, pode indicar a necessidade de mais disciplinas que dialoguem com as perspectivas escolares, tanto no ensino fundamental, quanto no ensino médio. Por conseguinte, o tratar acrítico da temática lutas em sua perspectiva cultural e multifacetada contribui para o modelo de ensino mecanizado e pouco relevante das mesmas.
Samara State Transport University
Authors: Editorial Artiсle
Published: January 2024

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PAMETNI UGOVOR – REVOLUCIJA U UGOVORNOM PRAVU ILI ZAMENLjIV KONSTRUKT?
Authors:   Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia, Kovačević Dušica
Published: January 2024

The development of information technologies offers a handful of opportunities for innovative phenomena, including a smart contract - a decentralized system that works using blockchain technology. The concept of the smart contract as a modern solution incorporates more dimensions of technology that create (legal) relations between its authors and the contracting party where numerous dilemmas of the legal shaping of this digital document occur. In order to shed light on the real place of smart contracts in the legal system and their impact on traditional legal patterns, the paper presents the central characteristics of the smart contract that distinguish it from classical. These characteristics further serve to display potential areas in which a very likely smart contract will have a wider application, as well as to point out shortages that can occur during its workmanship and execution. At the same time, the advantages and restrictions of the application of smart contracts are pointed out by an explanation of imaginary smart contract applications on a real example from court practice, and by clarifying the principle of invading the smart contract on the example of the DAO Fund.
KRŠENjE PRETPOSTAVKE NEVINOSTI – PROBLEM SAVREMENOG DRUŠTVA
Authors: Vidović Srđana
Published: January 2024

In this article, the author presents the current problem in criminal proceedings, namely the violation of the presumption of innocence. This legal principle is a fundamental human right proclaimed by the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia and also the principle of a criminal proceeding that places the burden of the proof on the Prosecutor. The author's aim is to examine how the presumption of innocence is frequently violated in modern society and to explain the protection mechanisms against it. Therefore, the first part of the article describes the term and purpose of the presumption of innocence and then presents the most common way of its violation. Current practice indicates that the media are the ones who violate this presumption the most. The importance of media is well-known in modern society, so the fact that they are the most common violators is dangerous. Besides the fact that this behavior represents a violation of human rights, it could also make a prohibited impact on the judges in the criminal proceeding. Additionally, it could jeopardize legal certainty.
Особливості викладання військово-орієнтованих модулів для студентів фармацевтичного факультету в умовах воєнного стану
Authors: Martynenko S. O. , Kalashchenko S. I. , Chernenko G. F. , Drapey I. M. , Fedosov Y. O. , Chayka Y. G.
Published: January 2024

Вступ. Організація навчального процесу в умовах війни базується на алгоритмах відпрацьованих під час пандемії СOVID-19 з особливостями навчання за дистанційною формою якого на той час вже на високому рівні оволоділи науково-педагогічні працівники навчального закладу.

Мета. Встановити відношення студентів НМУ імені О.О. Богомольця до дистанційної форми навчання під час воєнного стану, виявити недоліки та переваги впроваджених методів дистанційного навчання та ефективні моделі організації навчання, які відповідають потребам і реаліям сучасної вищої освіти на даний час.

Матеріали і методи. Анонімне онлайн анкетування за допомогою програмного забезпечення Google Forms, що містило 27 питань, з подальшим аналізом серед студентів 3 курсу (n=143) фармацевтичного факультету, які вивчали дисципліни на кафедрі медицини надзвичайних ситуацій та тактичної медицини. Критеріями включення для респондентів були здобувачі вищої фармацевтичної освіти та вік студентів від 19 до 24 років.

Результати. За результатами опитування нами встановлено, що більшість респондентів позитивно оцінили використання дистанційної форми навчання під час військового стану 84,6 %.

Нами виявлено, що 85,9% респондентів задоволені технологіями дистанційного навчання, які застосовувалися під час підготовки офіцерів запасу медичної служби у період воєнного стану. Встановлено, що 86,5% студентів позитивно оцінили роботу науково-педагогічних працівників кафедри медицини надзвичайних ситуацій та тактичної медицини в рамках дистанційного навчання під час воєнного стану. Визначено ключову роль в навчальному процесі платформи LIKAR_NMU, за допомогою якої 86% здобувачів вищої фармацевтичної освіти НМУ отримали інформацію вчасно та в якісному форматі контенту достатньому для підготовки до заняття.

Висновки. Отримані у дослідженні результати вказують на те, що, запровадженням технологій дистанційного навчання у НМУ більшість респондентів задоволені. Сучасні технології допомагають підвищувати рівень навчальної активності студентів та формувати високий рівень компетентностей у теоретичних, практичних навичках.
Аналіз використання УФ-випромінювання для знезараження питної води при надзвичайних ситуаціях
Authors: Vergolyas M. R. , Ivanko О. М. , Mavrykin Ye. O.
Published: January 2024

Вступ. На сьогодні актуальною проблемою в Україні та інших країнах світу є отримання доброякісної питної води в польових умовах, зокрема, під час  надзвичайних ситуацій різного характеру.

Метою роботи було провести аналіз використання установок УФ-випромінювання для знезараження питної води в польових умовах.

Матеріали та методи. Методи дослідження: бібліосемантичний, аналітичний, узагальнення, прогностичний. Методологія дослідження базувалася на системному підході. Для вирішення поставлених завдань застосовано метод системного аналізу (системно-історичний і системно-структурний).

Результати дослідження. Встановлено, що застарілі на сьогодні ртутно-кварцеві та аргоново-ртутні лампи УФ-випромінювання різних конструкцій використовуються для централізованого та нецентралізованого питного водопостачання в Україні та інших країнах світу, однак лише з появою пристроїв монохромних джерел УФ на основі світлодіодів УФ-випромінювання цей метод знезараження питної води стали використовувати для індивідуального використання в польових умовах. На сьогодні проведені лише поодинокі дослідження відповідних пристроїв окремих конструкцій для індивідуального використання (у вигляді фільтру, палички або пляшки), що довели їх ефективність та переваги порівняно з ртутними лампами. Тем не менш, доцільно збільшувати ефективність УФ-світлодіодів шляхом збільшення їх потужності та зміни профілю гідравлічного потоку. Встановлено, що УФ-випромінювання з використанням світлодіодів є альтернативним методом знезараження питної води в польових умовах. Проведені поодинокі дослідження окремих конструкцій відповідних пристроїв для індивідуального використання свідчать про їх ефективність та/або доцільність конструктивного вдосконалення. Ефективність та безпечність знезараження питної води відповідним методом залежить від товщини шару води та її якості, інтенсивності УФ випромінювання, часу його дії, гідродинамічних характеристик, матеріалів, конструкції пристрою, наявності надійного джерела його живлення та підзарядки тощо. 

Висновки. На сьогодні є актуальним на підставі проведення натурних експериментальних досліджень розширити знання щодо властивостей, характеристик, умов безпечного використання, а також правил контролю ефективності роботи портативних УФ-світлодіодів різних конструкцій для знезараження питної води в польових умовах.