bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional terhadap Motivasi Belajar Bimbingan Dharma pada Pemuda Buddhis Vihara Dhyana Maitreya Kota Medan Tahun 2021
Authors: Henny Henny , Lisniasari Lisniasari , Siu Ong Cin
Published: December 2024

Generasi sekarang cenderung mulai banyak mengalami kesulitan emosional seperti mudah merasa kesepian dan pemurung, mudah cemas, mudah bertindak agresif, serta kurang menghargai sopan santun. Kecerdasan atau angka IQ yang tinggi bukan merupakan satu-satunya jaminan kesuksesan seorang anak di masa depan. Ada faktor lain yang saat ini cukup popular yaitu kecerdasan emosional. Pentingnya kecerdasan ini karena banyak dijumpai anak-anak yang cerdas di Vihara begitu cermelang prestasinya, namun tidak dapat mengelola emosinya seperti mudah marah, mudah putus asa atau angkuh dan sombong. Sehingga prestasi yang telah diraih itu tidak banyak bermanfaat bagi dirinya
Penelitian kuantitatif ini menggunakan jenis penelitian lapangan. Subjek penelitian ialah Pada Pemuda Buddhis Vihara Dhyana Maitreya Medan yang terdiri dari 30 Pemuda Vihara. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket dengan skala likert. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis regresi linier sederhana.
Hasil analisis data dengan rumus regresi linear sederhana diperoleh besarnya adalah Kecerdasan Emosional berpengaruh signifikan sebesar 71,3% terhadap Motivasi Belajar Bimbingan Dharma Pada Pemuda Buddhis, sedangkan 28,7% lainnya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Kecerdasan emosional mempengaruhi terjadinya Motivasi Belajar Bimbingan Dharma Pemuda Vihara, hal ini dikarenakan EQ berhubungan dengan kemampuan seseorang dalam mengenali dan mengelola emosi, baik diri sendiri maupun orang lain serta mampu memotivasi dan membina hubungan dengan orang lain sehingga perilaku ini dapat secara sadar mempengaruhi kegiatan jasmani dan batin.
Evaluating the Role of Productive Communication Between Teachers and Principals on Educational Achievement
Authors: Roseni Emilda , Kovacikova Elena , Caushi Azizaj Kleona
Published: December 2024

Communication plays a very important role in the functioning of various sectors, including healthcare, business, education, and government institutions. As communication becomes increasingly vital, its complexities within organizational settings demand greater attention in educational research. Effective communication, which forms the backbone of successful relationships, bridges geographical and cultural divides, fostering a sense of collaboration and mutual understanding. This study focuses on the intricate dynamics of leadership-employee communication, marked by its adaptability, precision, and evolving nature within educational institutions. The research supports the premise that strong communication practices significantly enhance institutional performance. Schools that foster open, consistent communication between administrators and teachers not only achieve higher levels of efficiency but also experience substantial improvements in educational quality.
 
Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 25 October 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Narmd), Monitoring the Effectiveness of a Stable Treatment: A Prospective Study
Authors: Kasa Katerina , Lutaj Pajtim
Published: December 2024

This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a stable treatment, with relevant and long-term results, in patients diagnosed with neovascular AMD. The data were collected by analyzing the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) images at the first visit and the last visit after two years of follow-up. This study compares the functional and structural visual results between patients who did not regularly follow their planned intravitreal anti-VEGF injection intervals with those who did. Currently, there are no studies in our country that certify the correct management of treatment for nAMD patients or optimal eye care services to support them. This is important for creating evidence and strategies for better treatment and monitoring of patients with advanced neovascular AMD. This study identifies the role of correctly adhering to treatment for maintaining optimal BCVA and the quality of life of people at risk of progression to late AMD. The group of patients with nAMD who did not adhere correctly to the planned intravitreal anti-VEGF injections had worse functional and structural results in BCVA and OCT. We recommend emphasizing the importance of maintaining continuity of care for neovascular AMD patients to achieve better results in BCVA and quality of life.
 
Received: 8 August 2024 / Accepted: 31 October 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
Digital Banking Across the Balkans: Navigating Adoption, Innovation, and Regional Challenges
Authors: Kola Blerim , Zhezha Vaeld , Noti Elton
Published: December 2024

Digital banking has emerged as a major force in reshaping financial services globally, providing greater access, efficiency, and cost savings. This study focuses on the usage and adoption of digital banking in the Balkan countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia. These nations, at varying stages of economic development and regulatory alignment, offer a unique context for exploring the trends, drivers, and barriers to digital banking. The article begins by examining the global rise of digital banking and its potential to address financial inclusion, particularly in emerging markets. It then provides an in-depth analysis of the Balkan region, where some countries have embraced digital banking more rapidly, while others face challenges such as limited infrastructure, digital literacy, and regulatory hurdles. Through a comparative analysis, this paper identifies the key factors influencing digital banking penetration, including technological advancements, economic conditions, regulatory frameworks, and consumer trust. The study utilizes secondary data from a range of sources, including financial reports, statistical databases, and academic literature.
 
Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 31 October 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
Perception Electoral Integrity Index (PEI) Local Elections, May 14, 2023
Authors: Kume Andon , Qejvani Olta , Lirëza Linert
Published: December 2024

Referring to the PEI2023 value = 53.33 points, the Local government elections that took place in Albania on May 14, 2023, are evaluated as a process, which in its entirety was classified at the "Moderate" level. Compared to the parliamentary elections of 2021, the value of the Index has decreased by about 4.4 points. Factors related to the financing of the election campaign (32.3 points against 40.3 points), legislation (45.6 points against 54.5 points), registration of electoral subjects (48.8 points versus 59.8 points) are perceived as factors with the greatest negative effects on the integrity of elections. Albania continues to be classified in the group of countries where the challenge of organizing and conducting democratic elections that must meet international standards and OSCE commitments is present.
 
Received: 15 August 2024 / Accepted: 30 October 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
The Association of Demographic Factors with Pain in Patients After Surgery
Authors: Dervishi Alketa , Refatllari Brizida , Zyberaj Flora , Duka Blerina , Bimi Indrit , Imami Alma , Çela Miranda , Poloska Albana
Published: December 2024

Background. Pain is considered a subjective, unpleasant, multidimensional experience, which includes different emotional, affective or cognitive components, related to actual or potential tissue damage. Pain is the most common symptom that patients report after surgical procedures. Studies show that the prevalence of postoperative pain can reach up to 80%. Aim. Evaluation of the level of postoperative pain and its association with socio-demographic characteristics. Materials and Methods. This is a crossectional study carried out at University Hospital Centers, Tirana, during the period 2022 – 2023. American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire (APS-POQ-R)1995/2010 for “Evaluation of Postoperative Pain management”, revised in 2010 was used for data collection. Pain assessment was conducted 6-24 hours after the surgical procedure. Results. A total of 237 patients with a mea age 49.5 (±18.9) yrs and range 18 to 88 years were interviewed. 45.6 % were females and 54.4% males. The prevalence of POP was 79.3%, 95CI (74.2.-83.7). A significant association of pain with gender, agegroup, level of education was found. Conclusion. Acute pain management continues to be a very serious clinical issue. It was concluded that the age, gender, level of education, civil status and residence of patients were significant factors in POP. In order to achieve a more effective management of POP, other studies should be carried out in the future, to evaluate in a more real way, the association of demographic data with pain after surgery.
 
Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 27 October 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
Building Bridges to European Integration: Albania and Kosovo's Joint Efforts in the Balkans
Authors: Lusha Evelina
Published: December 2024

This study aims to look at the joint efforts of Albania and Kosovo in enhancing European integration within the Balkans. It tries to figure out, through an analysis of the joint programs and strategic partnerships, the extent to which these initiatives help them realize their shared goal of EU membership and regional stability. Prior Work: Previous scholarship has looked mostly into individual tracks on how to integrate into Europe by analyzing the political, economic, and social reforms undertaken by Albania and Kosovo separately. Other studies have tried to identify challenges and opportunities for the Western Balkans in this regard of EU integration. Yet little is known about cooperative work between Albania and Kosovo, and what it means for the wider regional context represents a gap in this literature. Key Findings: The two countries have managed, as shown by these findings, to build such a framework of cooperation together with dimensions being diplomatic, economic, and even cultural. Cross-border infrastructure projects, policy reforms, and joint diplomacy as well as collaboration in regional and international initiatives have played a bigger part in lifting up their prospects for integration. The paper shows how important it is for these two countries to ally strategically in tackling common challenges, like issues of political instability within their territories, fostering economic development programs, and social cohesion that make up the key tenets upon which EU membership is anchored.Value: This paper is therefore important in providing an insightful analysis into how synergistic cooperation between Albania and Kosovo can be used to enhance European integration prospects. It underscores the role bilateral cooperation can play in ensuring regional stability on the path to EU membership. The paper provides insight into how other aspiring member states from the Balkans can use cooperative strategies to inform the broader European integration agenda from a disadvantaged region. Future Longitudinal studies should be done to assess the impact that such joint initiatives by Albania and Kosovo could have on their EU integration trajectories over time. Comparative analyses with other regional Balkan partnerships could give a more nuanced knowledge of best practices and lessons learned. Moreover, investigating how international organizations and external stakeholders support these bilateral agreements will further make a lot of sense in the academic discussion on European integration in the region.
 
Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 12 November 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
The Role of the Academic Incubator as an Acceleration Tool to Foster Entrepreneurship and Academic-Industry Connections
Authors: Stana Alma , Rista Amarildo , Mukli Lindita , Xhaferra Edmira
Published: December 2024

Academic incubators are innovative ecosystems that foster strategic partnerships between academia - industry. By providing resources, infrastructure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to academic research and expertise, academic incubators help bridge the gap between research and commercialization, fostering innovation and contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The main purpose of this paper is to show the role of the academic incubator to foster entrepreneurship and academia-industry connections. This study presents a conceptual framework of an academic incubator by describing the key components, processes, and relationships that characterize it. It presents a structured approach to understanding how these entities operate together and contribute to fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing academic-industry connections. The paper describes the main mechanisms to develop a successful academic incubator. In addition, it describes the impact of an academic incubator to foster entrepreneurship and academic-industry connections in various dimensions, as well as the challenges and limitations faced by academic incubators. This paper presents a noble contribution to the development of academic incubators, as well as to understanding their impact in the development of innovative ideas, startups, foster entrepreneurship and Academia-Industry connections.
 
Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 13 November 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
Business Performance in Albania
Authors: Taraku Elfrida , Taraku Arba
Published: December 2024

Today, many people aim to create businesses to increase income, but only a small number of them achieve the desired success. The main causes of failure include a lack of financial resources, poor performance and a lack of innovation, which often lead businesses toward bankruptcy. Businesses in Albania play a key role in the country's economic development, contributing significantly to the state budget. Performance measurement is a key indicator of a business's success, showing whether it can generate revenue and grow. In recent years, performance measurement has expanded to include non-financial indicators, such as employee performance and customer satisfaction. This study examines the importance of performance measurement in Albanian businesses, analysing whether adequate attention is given to ensuring long-term success.
 
Received: 19 August 2024 / Accepted: 19 November 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024
التحديات التي تواجهها مناهج العلوم الإسلامية واللغة العربية في كليات الإلهيات المتعلقة بجودة المخرجات
Authors: Mugalles Marvan
Published: December 2024

من المقاصد المهمة التي لا بُدَّ أن يسعى لها المجتمع المسلم إيجادُ عددٍ كافٍ من العلماء والوعاظ وحملة العلم الشرعي الرّبانيين المخلصين الذي بهم يرتفع واجب التكليف الكفائي، وقد تكفَّلت الدُّول الإسلاميَّة بهذا الواجب من خلال إنشاء مؤسسات خاصة تسعى لتأهيل كادر متخصص، والتي من ضمنها كليات الإلهيات "كليات العلوم الإسلامية"؛ إلَّا أنَّ هناك بعض التحديات التي تواجه هذه الكليات، منها كيفية أداء "المناهج الدراسية"، فبالنظر إلى متطلبات التكوين الشرعي واللغوي لدى طالب العلم وما يجب أن يكون عليه من مستوى علمي عالٍ مواكب للأهداف المرسومة، ومستوى سلوكي سامٍ تتحقق معه الغاية العظمى من دراسة علوم الشريعة الإسلامية وهي العمل بالعلم، فإنَّ هذه المناهج قد يشوبها شيء من القصور في تجويد المخرجات وتحسينها، وهذا يجعل التدريس الجامعي للعلوم الشرعية والعربية أمام تحدٍّ يحتِّم الوقوف عنده والنظر في أشكاله وصوره واقتراح الحلول الممكنة له، وهو ما يجعل تناول هذا البحث من الأهمية بمكان، وقد ارتأيت أن أتطرَّق فيه إلى الأهداف المرجوَّة من تدريس العلم الشَّرعي وفي كيفيَّة تحصيله، وبيان بعض إشكالات المناهج والمقرَّرات الدِّراسيَّة في كليات الإلهيات في ضوء ذلك، واقتراح بعض الحلول العمليَّة لها، والتي قد تم تطبيقها في بعض الجامعات التي حاولت التغلب على مثل هذه الإشكالات.
The Effects of Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth on Environmental Degradation in Cameroon
Authors: Nginyu Giyoh Gideon , Dinga Gildas Dohba , Bita Ndambi Caroline
Published: December 2024

Developing countries, like Cameroon, usually face a dilemma between promoting economic growth and development and conserving their natural environment. Two key factors that influence this dilemma are foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth. Nowadays, it is obvious that sustainability is a vital development goal for every society. This study is designed to assess the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth on environmental degradation in Cameroon. Data for this study is gotten from the World Development Indicators and Environmental Footprint Network over the period 1961 to 2017. Based on a structural equation model technique, it was found that FDI has a negative and statistically significant effect on environmental sustainability, and economic growth has a negative and statistically significant effect on environmental sustainability. The Baron and Kenny approach reveals that there is partial mediation of economic growth on the effect of foreign direct investment on environmental degradation in Cameroon.
A Pathway Exploration of Green Finance Reform Pilot Zone Policies to Promote Urban Green Development: Evidence from China
Authors: Shi Shengying , Lin Xinxuan , Zhong Yuyuan
Published: December 2024

Green development has become an important global strategy for addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development. As a core driver of economic development, the role of finance in supporting green development cannot be ignored. Green finance, as an important branch of the financial sector, provides a strong financial guarantee for green development by guiding the flow of funds to green industries and projects. In this context, based on data from six financial green reform pilot zones in China, this paper explores the current situation of the six green financial reform pilot zones, analyses the impact of green financial policies on urban green development, and discusses in detail the role mechanism between green financial policies and urban green development. This study not only enriches the theoretical framework of the relationship between green finance and green development, but also provides practical guidance for policymakers to optimize green finance policies and promote coordinated regional green growth.
Construction of Access Rules for Data Transaction Subjects
Authors: Li Simin
Published: December 2024

At present, data exchanges have been set up in various provinces and cities in China, but China has not yet established uniform rules for data transactions. As an important threshold to ensure the security of data transactions, it is of great significance to construct access rules for data transaction subject. By building access rules for data transaction subjects, data transaction rules will be gradually improved, which is also a positive response to China’s policy requirements. Adhering to the principle of ensuring data security and promoting the release of data value, this paper analyzes the existing rules of data exchanges and explores the construction ideas of access rules for data transaction subjects. Data transaction subjects can be divided into data providers and data demanders. In addition to examining the basic situation of the subject of the transaction, a more detailed examination is needed. For data providers, it is necessary to review whether they have any recent data-related violations and whether they have a sound data compliance management system. For data demanders, it is also necessary to review their data-related breaches, cybersecurity protection capabilities, and data security protection capabilities.
Social Features of Gorizia and Carniola as Presented in Nektere opazke ruskega profesorja by Baudouin de Courtenay
Authors: Devetak Robert
Published: December 2024

Jan Ignacy Niecisław Baudouin de Courtenay (1845–1929) was a Polish linguist who devoted a significant part of his research to Slovenian dialects and their linguistic features by largely focusing on the western Slovenian ethnic area (Gorizia, Resia as well as the Torre/Ter Valley and the Natisone/Nadiža Valley). The article focuses on his first research visit to the provinces of Gorizia and Gradisca and Carniola in the second half of 1872 and early 1873. Emphasis is on describing the local environment and its reception of Baudouin de Courtenay’s fieldwork. The article also presents his records, titled Nektere opazke ruskega profesorja (A Few Observations Made by a Russian Professor), about society in Gorizia and Carniola, which he published in the feuilleton of the newspaper Soča. His writings offer an interesting and sometimes critical view of Slovenian environment from the perspective of a foreign observer. The article focuses on the segments describing the economic and social conditions, questions regarding national identity and determination as well as the role of women in society.
The defence line of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in Carinthia and Styria
Authors: Duh Aleksander
Published: December 2024

In the 1930s, Fascism and especially Nazism threatened to change the borders established after the Great War. Countries therefore prepared for conflict by building defence lines along their borders with hostile neighbours. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia also began building a defence line, first on its western border with Italy, and after the annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938, also in Carinthia and Styria. The paper describes the planning, construction, and wartime operation of the defence line, as well as its integration into the landscape. Apart from examining archival sources and reviewing the existing literature, research also included locating individual fortifications in the field, determining their coordinates, and estimating the remaining portions of Sector 6 in Carinthia and Styria.
Optimalisasi Pelayanan Food And Beverage Dalam Mendukung Event Pariwisata Pada Warung Makan Gudeg Cah Solo Di Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Hutami Novita Uki , Yoningsih Kharisma Azmi , Afgani Rizky Rivaldy , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Orientani Rezki
Published: December 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pelayanan makanan dan minuman di Warung Makan Gudeg Cah Solo, Tangerang Selatan, guna mendukung event pariwisata. Pendampingan dilakukan dalam tiga tahap: penerapan sanitasi dan keselamatan dalam pelayanan makanan, pengelolaan limbah dan keberlanjutan, serta monitoring dan evaluasi. Pelatihan melibatkan penerapan standar kebersihan, manajemen limbah organik dan anorganik, serta peningkatan kesadaran karyawan terhadap praktik keberlanjutan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan kualitas pelayanan, mulai dari pemahaman karyawan terhadap sanitasi hingga penerapan pengelolaan limbah yang lebih baik. Program ini diharapkan dapat memperkuat daya saing usaha kuliner lokal dalam rangka mendukung pariwisata yang berkelanjutan di Tangerang Selatan.
Efeito de crises internacionais na previsão dos preços de exportação da celulose brasileira, de 1997 a 2021
Authors: Monteiro Piedade Lyrio Mateus , Silva Soares Naisy
Published: December 2024

The present work analyzed and estimated the international crises effects on the of Brazilian
wood pulp export prices forecast, from 1997 to 2021, through an intervention analysis model. The results indicated that the best intervention model estimated was ARIMA (12,1,12), but none of the investigated events had a permanent and significant effect on the time series.
MALİ MÜŞAVİRLİK MESLEK ALANINA PIERRE BOURDIEU PERSPEKTİFİNDEN BAKMAK
Authors: Baran Emre , Aslanoğlu Suphi
Published: December 2024

Bu makale, Pierre Bourdieu'nün sosyolojik perspektifi ve kavramsal araçları olan habitus, sermaye, alan ve sembolik şiddet üzerinden mali müşavirlik meslek alanını derinlemesine incelemektedir. Bireylerin mali müşavirlik meslek alanında kalıcı bir yer edinebilmeleri için sahip olmaları gereken sermaye türlerinin yanı sıra, bu sermayeleri nasıl edindikleri ve dönüştürdükleri tartışılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, kültürel sermaye, meslek mensuplarının alan içerisindeki pozisyonlarını belirlemede önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Ayrıca, kadın-erkek yapısı, tecrübeli-az tecrübeli, alt-üst ilişkisi gibi hiyerarşik yapının yoğun bir şekilde hissedildiği meslek alanında sembolik şiddet çeşitli formlarda kendini göstermektedir. Bu şiddetin meslek mensuplarının alan içerisindeki pozisyonlarına olası etkileri değerlendirilmiştir.
Mobile Assisted Language Learning Communication: Improving Reading Comprehension and Goal Orientation in Iraqi EFL Students
Authors: Ziaei Sima , Alsaedi Raghad Abbas
Published: December 2024

Due to its easy access and ubiquity, Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) can benefit language learners with no restriction of time and place. The present study, with pre-experimental design, which was carried out on 145 Iraqi EFL learners, first studied the effect of MALL on the learners’ English reading comprehension ability. Throughout the study, the EFL students were required to have reading courses via a mobile application. Applying a paired samples t-test, the study revealed a significant effect of MALL on participants’ reading comprehension ability. Secondly, to assess the degree of students’ goal orientation, the goal orientation questionnaire was given to fill out once at the beginning of the course and once at the end of the process. The results indicated that MALL can significantly affect learners’ goal orientation. Finally, the correlation between reading comprehension and goal orientation in Iraqi EFL students was significant, which indicated that students’ reading ability was also related to their level of goal orientation.
The Effect of Internet-Based Applications on Written Communication Skills
Authors: Davoodi Hakimeh , O.Jaghi Mohsen
Published: December 2024

Despite its theoretical importance, there is a scarcity of experimental research into the effectiveness of internet-based applications in the English classroom context. The present study, using a mixed-methods design, aimed at examining whether online applications, including Adobe Connect and BigBlueButton, could improve writing. In doing so, a pool of 34 pre-intermediate students participated in the study based on convenience sampling, and a pool of six students participated in the qualitative phase of the study based on purposive sampling. IELTS task 2 band descriptor and semi-structured interviews were used to gather the data. One-way ANCOVA, theme-based categorization, and inter-coder reliability were conducted to analyze the data. The results confirmed that there was a statistically significant difference between the two experimental groups; the Adobe Connect group showed higher scores than the BigBlueButton group with respect to written communication skills. Following inter-coder reliability, ten common themes were elicited from the interviews, including innovative, fruitful in learning collocations, challenging, useful for distance learning, colorful, and bad internet connection. Ultimately, practical implications were provided for students and teachers.
The Effect of Sports on Expected Confidence and Yakut Moral Intelligence Levels in Individuals
Authors: Tatlısu Bülent , Tozoğlu Burak , Uçan İzzet , Polat Şeyda
Published: December 2024

In this study, the impact of sports and various variables on the expected trust and ethical intelligence levels of university students was investigated. The research was conducted using a general survey model. Data collection instruments included a "Personal Information Form" developed by researchers, along with the "Expected Trust Scale" and "Ethical Intelligence Scale." Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 software. Independent sample t-tests were employed for binary group comparisons based on the number of categories of the independent variable, while one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with post-hoc LSD tests was used for multiple groups. The relationship between the two scales was examined using Pearson correlation analysis. The analysis results were interpreted at a significance level of 0.05. In the study, it was observed that university students' expected trust and ethical intelligence attitudes were influenced by variables such as age, faculty of study, participation in sports, weekly duration of sports activity, type of sport, and age at which sports were started. Additionally, significant positive correlations were found between participants' levels of "Expected Trust" and "Ethical Intelligence." In conclusion, it was determined that sports significantly contribute to both expected trust and ethical intelligence attitudes.
Narrativas docentes: tensiones entre discurso y práctica
Authors: García Cardona Juliana
Published: December 2024

Dentro de los factores determinantes en la calidad y los procesos educativos se encuentran las percepciones, ideas y creencias de los y las docentes. Sus narrativas dan cuenta de la naturaleza y configuración del acto educativo, y por ende, de su determinación en el quehacer, como el caso de brechas y tensiones entre el discurso pedagógico y la práctica en las aulas. El presente artículo que se deriva de una investigación doctoral más amplia, presenta los hallazgos de un proceso de reflexión teórica acerca de las tensiones emergentes entre el discurso y la práctica cotidiana de los docentes, bajo la consideración de identificar factores asociados a las inconsistencias sobre la labor docente. Los resultados indican tres aspectos principales de tensión: la distancia entre la formación teórica y las realidades en el ejercicio docente, el contraste entre las expectativas de los docentes y las restricciones en el contexto de las instituciones educativas y por último las contradicciones entre el discurso entre las prácticas innovadoras y las prácticas tradicionales. Estas tensiones lejos de representar simples contradicciones abren escenarios de crecimiento profesional y transformación educativa contextualizada.
La plateforme d’info-formation Ici TSA
Authors: Garcia Romane , Roduit Delphine
Published: December 2024

L’accès aux soins des personnes autistes représente un défi aussi bien pour les personnes elles-mêmes que pour leurs proches et le personnel médical. De multiples barrières compliquent le dépistage et la prise en soin de problèmes de santé, alors que cette population comporte un risque accru de développer une constellation de pathologies physiques ou psychiques. Cet article présente la plateforme de formation « Ici TSA (Ici Tous Sont Accueillis) » qui, dans le cadre du projet Ici TSA, apporte des réponses à cette problématique à travers la formation et des outils concrets.
Amélioration de l’accès aux soins des personnes sourdes et malentendantes
Authors: Sebaï Tanya , Peixoto Befecadu Filipa A. Baptista
Published: December 2024

En janvier 2022, les Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG) ont créé le poste d’infirmière référente pour les personnes sourdes et malentendantes, un poste unique en Suisse romande. Cet article propose une définition de la surdité et la prévalence de cette atteinte de l’audition. Il aborde ensuite les différentes difficultés d’accès aux soins rencontrées par ces personnes, considérées comme population vulnérable. L’activité de l’infirmière référente, permettant de lever les obstacles liés à la surdité dans les soins, est finalement présentée et illustrée par quelques exemples concrets.
Dispositif d’enseignement spécialisé dans les gymnases du canton de Vaud
Authors: Joss Almassri Céline , Cottet Martine
Published: December 2024

Depuis mai 2023, un dispositif d’enseignement spécialisé propose des prestations aux personnes impliquées dans la formation gymnasiale vaudoise. L’enjeu est de soutenir l’égalité des chances de l’ensemble des élèves dans l’accès à la formation et le déroulement des études. Cet article présente la conceptualisation de ce dispositif, la première année de sa mise en œuvre et préconise diverses pistes et bonnes pratiques afin de faire face aux défis rencontrés.
Análisis del factor mediador de la prevención del embarazo adolescente en una universidad pública del centro de México
Authors: Molina González María del Rosario , Velez Baez Sonia Sujell , López de Nava Tapia Sofía , Soto Ramírez Tania , Pérez Hernández Gricelda
Published: December 2024

La prevención del embarazo adolescente es un tema central en la agenda pública, aunque la literatura advierte que los esfuerzos por contenerlo han sido poco atingentes. El objetivo del presente estudio fue establecer el efecto mediador de las actitudes para diseñar un modelo predictivo. Se realizó un trabajo exploratorio, transversal y correlacional con una muestra de 100 estudiantes seleccionados por el compromiso de su universidad en la prevención del embarazo. Los resultados indican que las actitudes reducen el impacto de los factores determinantes. Se recomienda extender el modelo hacia las variables psicosociales para establecer un modelo más predictivo de la prevención del embarazo adolescente.
A baropodometric analysis of postural therapy supported by immersive virtual reality
Authors: Moraes Ígor Andrade , Palmeira Eduardo Gabriel Queiroz , Matsushita Raul , De Siqueira Alexandre Gomes , De Oliveira Dean A. Rodrigues , Cardoso Alexandre , Lamounier Júnior Edgard Afonso
Published: December 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) can support postural therapies through proprioceptive assistance and engaging interactive features. Plantar pressure measurements are critical for accurate and individualized diagnosis of gait and posture. In a previous work, we developed an immersive VR environment to support postural therapy and conducted a user study. This study expands on previous research and aims to investigate the impact of postural therapy supported by immersive VR technology, compared to a traditional method. Our analysis utilizes unexplored baropodometric data collected during supervised therapy sessions in our prior work. Based on our current understanding, this study represents the pioneering exploration of combining baropodometric analysis with immersive VR technology to support postural therapy. In the experiment, healthy students (n = 22) with an average age of 12 years were randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. The experimental group underwent the therapeutic intervention using immersive VR, while the control group followed the same protocol without VR assistance. Baropodometric data were collected before and after the sessions and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Both groups showed postural improvements after the intervention, particularly in reducing foot pressure imbalances between the left and right feet; however, a statistical analysis indicated that VR-assisted therapy demonstrated more noticeable improvements in baropodometric parameters regarding weight and rearfoot weight distributions, as well as maximum foot pressure. Our findings reinforce the potential of integrating VR technology and baropodometric parameters to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This combination can serve as a complementary tool in clinical and research contexts, with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment in postural therapy.
Introducing a Self-Supervised, Superfeature-Based Network for Video Object Segmentation
Authors: Mendonça Marcelo , Oliveira Luciano
Published: December 2024

This work introduces a novel video object segmentation (VOS) method, called SHLS, which combines superpixels and deep learning features to construct image representations in a highly compressed latent space. The proposed approach is entirely self-supervised and is trained solely on a small dataset of unlabeled still images. The result of embedding convolutional features into the corresponding superpixel areas is ultra-compact vectors named superfeatures. The superfeatures form the basis of a memory mechanism to support the video segmentation. Through it we are able to efficiently store and retrieve past information, enhancing the segmentation of current frames. We evaluated SHLS on the DAVIS dataset, the primary benchmark for VOS, and achieved superior performance in single-object segmentation as well as competitive results in multi-object segmentation, outperforming state-of-the-art self-supervised methods that require much larger video-based datasets. Our code and trained model are publicly available at: github.com/IvisionLab/SHLS.
Transformers-Based Few-Shot Learning for Scene Classification in Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
Authors: Coelho Thamiris , Ribeiro Leo S. F. , Macedo João , Santos Jefersson A. dos , Avila Sandra
Published: December 2024

Sexual abuse affects many children globally, with over 36 million reports in the past year. The vast amount of multimedia content exceeds law enforcement’s analysis capacity, necessitating reliable automated classification tools. While effective, deep learning methods require extensive data and costly annotations that are restricted to law enforcement. This Master’s thesis addresses these challenges using Transformer-based models for classifying indoor scenes, where such content is often found. Utilizing few-shot learning, the study reduces the need for extensive annotations, comparing classic few-shot models with Transformer-based models and exploring different methods for feature vector aggregation. The findings show that aggregating vectors using the mean is most effective, achieving 73.50 ± 0.09% accuracy with just five annotated samples per class. Evaluated with the Brazilian Federal Police, the model achieved 63.38 ± 0.09% balanced accuracy on annotated child sexual abuse indoor scenes, indicating the technique’s potential to aid preliminary screening efforts.
Evaluating Image Synthesis: A Modest Review of Techniques and Metrics
Authors: Sousa Roney Nogueira de , Oliveira Saulo Anderson Freitas
Published: December 2024

This paper reviews various image synthesis methods, highlighting key techniques such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Diffusion Models. We analyze commonly used datasets and evaluation metrics, including SSIM, MS-SSIM, FID, IS, and LPIPS. Our findings show a preference for SSIM in structural quality assessment, while FID and IS are favored for overall quality and diversity. The growing use of LPIPS indicates a shift towards advanced perceptual metrics. This review emphasizes the necessity of combining multiple metrics for a comprehensive evaluation of image synthesis models, aiding future research in the field.
Video cropping using salience maps: a case study on a sidewalk dataset
Authors: Costa Suayder M. , Damaceno Rafael J. P. , Cesar Jr. Roberto M.
Published: December 2024

Video cropping aims trim video frames to highlight a subject area. This paper introduces a new framework for automated video cropping tailored to sidewalk footage, which is particularly useful in applications such sidewalk navigability and urban planning. By developing a method for video salience annotation using simple mouse input, the introduced framework provides a simple and flexible approach for video cropping. This application is crucial in scenarios where accurately focusing on pedestrian areas is necessary to enhance analysis and decisionmaking processes. The experimental results obtained from real data in the wild shows that the method is robust to a large variety of sidewalk conditions in different Brazilian cities.
Improving Vehicle Identification Through Advanced Fine-Grained Vehicle Classification
Authors: Lima Gabriel E. , Laroca Rayson , Santos Eduardo , Nascimento Jr. Eduil , Menotti David
Published: December 2024

Vehicle identification plays a crucial role in Intelligent Transportation Systems, impacting areas such as toll collection, vehicle access control, and criminal forensics. Despite recent strides in Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) research, real-world scenarios still pose significant challenges. This work explores potential enhancements in vehicle identification systems by integrating modules such as ALPR with Fine-Grained Vehicle Classification (FGVC), which categorizes vehicles based on attributes such as type, make, model, and year. Our study focuses on advancing FGVC, particularly vehicle type classification. We investigate selective prediction, a technique that allows models to discard uncertain predictions, and examine superclass methods, including a novel online superclass approach that operates solely during the test phase. We trained and evaluated four deep learning models using a dataset adapted from a widely adopted ALPR dataset. The results demonstrate that both superclass methods and selective prediction improve classification accuracy, with the combination of online superclass and selective prediction delivering the best performance. Future research will focus on integrating these enhancements into ALPR systems to determine how FGVC can further enhance their capabilities.
TransferAttn: Transferable-guided Attention for Video Domain Adaptation
Authors: Sacilotti André , Sebe Nicu , Almeida Jurandy
Published: December 2024

Unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) in videos is a challenging task that remains not well explored compared to image-based UDA techniques. Although vision transformers (ViT) achieve state-of-the-art performance in many computer vision tasks, their use in video domain adaptation has still been little explored. Our key idea is to use the transformer layers as a feature encoder and incorporate spatial and temporal transferability relationships into the attention mechanism. A Transferable-guided Attention (TransferAttn) framework is then developed to exploit the capacity of the transformer to adapt cross-domain knowledge across different backbones. To improve the transferability of ViT, we introduce a novel and effective module, named Domain Transferable-guided Attention Block (DTAB), which compels ViT to focus on the spatio-temporal transferability relationship among video frames by changing the self-attention mechanism to a transferability attention mechanism. Experiments conducted on the UCF-HMDB and Kinetics-NEC Drone datasets, with different backbones, like I3D and STAM, show that TransferAttn outperforms state-of-the-art approaches. Also, we demonstrate that our DTAB yields performance gains when applied to other ViT-based methods for video UDA.
Estudo Comparativo de Algoritmos de Classificação de Imagens na Identificação de Pneumonia em Raios-x Pulmonares
Authors: Goberski Jennifer Mayara de Paiva , Brito João Vitor Maciel de , Raposo Marcel Antunes , Patrocinio Vinicius Dionizio , Tavares Leonardo Gomes
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise comparativa de diferentes modelos de técnicas de aprendizado de máquina para a classificação binária de imagens de raio-x pulmonares a fim de de identificar a presença ou ausência de pneumonia. Utilizando uma base de dados pré-processada, que incluiu normalização e balanceamento de classes, foram aplicadas técnicas de data augmentation e pesos de classe para otimizar o treinamento dos modelos. Entre os modelos clássicos avaliados, como Regressão Logística, Árvore de Decisão, SVM, MLP e Random Forest, a SVM destacou-se com a melhor performance, obtendo uma pontuação média de F1 score de 0,96. No entanto, os modelos de aprendizado profundo, particularmente as Redes Neurais Convolucionais (CNNs), como ResNet e EfficientNet, superaram significativamente os modelos tradicionais, alcançando F1 scores de até 0,98. A ResNet foi identificada como a arquitetura mais eficaz, graças à sua capacidade de capturar características complexas nas imagens de raio-x. Os resultados sugerem que o uso desses modelos pode aprimorar a precisão diagnóstica, oferecendo suporte valioso para profissionais de saúde na detecção precoce de doenças pulmonares.
A Vine-Copula Method for Outlier Identification in Photovoltaic Arrays
Authors: Li Haitao , Song Weiqiong , Zhao Le , Guo Shuai , Song Wei , Huang Li
Published: December 2024

To improve the operational efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic power stations, this paper introduces a novel approach to detect outliers in photovoltaic arrays using a Vine-Copula method. The procedure is divided into two distinct phases. Initially, it identifies deviations in the direct current (DC) component of the photovoltaic (PV) system. The following phase extends this by pinpointing irregularities in the DC voltage of the array. To model the interconnection between the PV current, irradiance, and temperature, the Vine-Copula is employed in this process. The optimisation of this function is based on the Akaike information criterion. Subsequently, a conditional probability model for the PV current is developed along with a formula to determine the quantile of this probability. This interval is then employed as the primary metric for detecting and eliminating current deviations. After refining the current data, a similar approach is taken to address voltage irregularities. The results of the simulation tests indicate that this proposed method is more effective, showing lower error rates and higher accuracy in detecting outliers, compared to other methods.
Gebäudemanagement: Sozialwirtschaft unter Strom
Authors: Halfar Bernd , Schmidt Marco
Published: December 2024

Viele Organisationen der Sozialwirtschaft haben ehrgeizige Klimaziele. Damit sie erreicht werden, muss die Branche vor allem ihre Gebäude in den Blick nehmen. Um die CO2-Emissionen der Sozialimmobilien im erforderlichen Ausmaß zu senken, sind gewaltige Investitionen erforderlich. Wie kann eine vernünftige Investitionsstrategie aussehen?
Welche Anforderungen stellt die Klimakrise an das Management freier Träger?
Authors: Eder Hans
Published: December 2024

Dieser Beitrag beschreibt die zunehmenden Herausforderungen, mit denen freie Träger der Sozialen Arbeit aufgrund der Klimakrise konfrontiert sind. Es wird deutlich, dass Organisationen wie DRK, Caritas und AWO bereits Maßnahmen ergreifen, um ihren CO2-Ausstoß zu verringern und ihre Strukturen nachhaltiger zu gestalten. Die Klimakrise erfordert ein Umdenken in Bezug auf Ressourcenmanagement und Nachhaltigkeit, wobei viele Träger noch keine einheitlichen Standards für die CO2-Bilanzierung haben.
Eco Social Work: Soziale Arbeit in Zeiten der Entfremdung
Authors: Feldermann Katrin , Straßer Selina , Salmhofer Marina
Published: December 2024

In diesem Artikel möchten die Autorinnen einen Einblick in eine Lehrveranstaltung geben, die im Jahr 2023 stattfand. Sie setzte sich mit Fragen der Professionalität in der Sozialen Arbeit auseinander und hatte zum Ziel, die Natur als Resonanz- und Lernraum (Eco Social Work) sowie sicheren Ort (Safe Space) zu erschließen.
Change Management: Chancen nutzen, strategisch denken, unternehmerisch handeln
Authors: Horneber Markus
Published: December 2024

Geht es vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen gesundheitspolitischen Reformüberlegungen lediglich um eine Konsolidierung der Sozialwirtschaft – oder steht nach über 150 Jahren sozialer Arbeit nicht vielmehr ein Paradigmenwechsel bevor? Einerseits Staatsideologie (die sogenannte „Ent-Ökonomisierung“), andererseits enorm gestiegene Sozial- und Gesundheitsausgaben und die demografische Entwicklung mit ihren gravierenden Konsequenzen – wie kann da Zukunft gelingen? Ein Plädoyer für Spielraum und Unternehmertum.
Schnittstelle Arbeits- und Sozialrecht
Authors: Pfeffer Julia
Published: December 2024

Was Sie im sozialrechtlichen Mandat wissen müssen Die Schnittstellen zwischen Arbeits- und Sozial(versicherungs-)recht sind vielfältig – ihre rechtliche Einordnung und Anwendung auf konkrete Sachverhalte bereitet jedoch regelmäßig Schwierigkeiten. Vor allem in der arbeitsrechtlichen Praxis führt dies häufig dazu, dass Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten nicht genutzt und versicherungsrechtliche Folgen nicht bedacht werden. Auch Stolperfallen werden meist nicht gesehen und Vergleiche mit falscher Erwartung geschlossen. Solche Fehler zu vermeiden, ist Zweck dieses Buches. Die wichtigsten arbeitsrechtlichen Schnittstellen Stringent nach Sozialrechtsgebieten behandelt die Autorin die relevantesten arbeitsrechtlichen Schnittstellen und gibt Tipps anhand konkreter Beispiele, die allesamt dem Praxisalltag entspringen. Neben diesen Beispielen bietet das Buch auch ein auf den Arbeitsrechtler zugeschnittene, sozialrechtliche Checkliste für die Bearbeitung von Beendigungssachverhalten. Profitieren Sie von der Kompetenz und Erfahrung der Autorin Das Hauptaugenmerk der Autorin, die mehrere Jahre anwaltlicher Vorerfahrungen im Arbeitsrecht mitbringt, liegt dabei auf der systematischen und prägnanten Darstellung materiell-rechtlicher Schnittstellen und prozessualer Unterschiede.