bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conversation with an Interpreter: Considerations for Cross-Language, Cross-Cultural Peacebuilding Research
Authors: Flaherty Maureen , Starkova Sonya
Published: July 2021

The ongoing processes of peacebuilding involve dialogue (Lederach 1997) and co-discovery (Freire 1970), which can sometimes be facilitated through academy-initiated research. Qualitative research provides opportunities to move from a positivist approach to a more equal, participatory, interactive exploration that benefits all participants, including the researcher in a “co-production of knowledge” (Karnieli-Miller, Strier, and Pessach 2009 p. 279). Cross-cultural, cross-language research (where researchers and participants do not share the same language), with all its riches, brings particular challenges for all involved. Beyond the issues of power and perceived power in any kind of research (Sprague 2005), in cross-cultural and cross-language research, already complex interactions are both facilitated/navigated and multiplied with the addition of an interpreter (Wallin and Ahlstrom 2006) who becomes the conduit for all interactions. This article focuses on the experiences of a cross-language interpreter involved in a participatory action study in peacebuilding in her home country of Ukraine. Her insights on the role of the interpreter, and considerations for future studies are shared through a conversation with the primary/initial inquirer at the end of this qualitative mixed-method project.
Achieving Democracy: Implementing the 1992 Salvadoran Peace Accords
Authors: Cox Raymond , Renderos Hugo
Published: July 2021

The literature on negotiations and bargaining has been dominated by academics in business and public administration. Given the interests and orientation of the academic disciplines, it is not surprising that the academic studies predominantly have examined the processes and dynamics at the level of collective bargaining and to a lesser extent organization leadership and management. Dispute resolution has a distinctly intra–organizational character. In 1991 the warring factions in El Salvador came together to negotiate both an end to the fighting, but also to create a framework for the introduction of a democratic government for the country. Over a period of several months the two sides shaped an agreement. Finally in late December of 1991 with a flurry of decisions an agreement was drafted and signed. Twenty years later the country continues to implement the peace accord, but there is no consensus that the task is complete.
Counteracting Dynamics of Violent Communication in Bullying
Authors: Koko Jacques
Published: July 2021

This study examines fourteen conversations from observations conducted on bullying among 8th graders in 2002, in a Middle School in Virginia in the United States of America to: (1) identify power disparity in verbal bullying between bullies and targets, (2) examine how power disparity in verbal bullying empowers the perpetrator against silent targets, (3) explain how targets’ verbal responses neutralize bullies or stop bullying, and (4) design an approach to counteracting verbal bullying –the “agere contra” approach to bullying, which demonstrates how words could also be used, not only to counteract bullying, but also to heal both the perpetrator and the target of bullying with the intervention of third parties. It was hypothesized that targets’ response (silence or verbal reaction) to verbal bullying affects bullies’ attitudes or decision to perpetuate or stop bullying cycle. The study used a mixed-method approach to perform conversation analysis, and semiotic analysis on the data collected. The results show support for the hypothesis. In light of the results, the study advocates for counteracting bullying by using the “agere contra” approach, which translates into a combination of the target’s verbal response and the intervention of third parties, open anti-bullying teams guided by a school conflict resolution specialist.
Moving ‘Beyond Neutrality’ and Cross-cultural Training: Using World Café Dialogue to Address End-of-life Care Inequalities
Authors: Font-Guzman Jacqueline
Published: July 2021

In this article I discuss how World Café Dialogues can be used to unveil structural and cultural violence that drive the behaviors that maintain end-of-life care inequalities, especially among minorities, in acute healthcare hospitals. Conflict practitioners are rarely included in conversations of end-of-life care inequalities and when included it is to “solve a problem” through bioethics mediation or provide training in cross-cultural competence. I argue that conflict practitioners need to broaden their approach to conflict and use their skills to surface unequal power structures and implicit beliefs that maintain the unjust status quo in end-of-life care disparities.
Democratic vs. Capitalist Peace: A Test in the Developing World
Authors: Ekmekci Faruk
Published: July 2021

This paper aims to test the capitalist and democratic peace arguments within the developing world. Notwithstanding the theoretical arguments and empirical evidence which indicate two different dynamics of interstate conflict in the developing and the developed worlds, the proponents of both “democratic peace” and “capitalist peace” arguments did not take into account the distinction between developing and developed countries and tested their hypotheses within samples that included “all dyads” in different time periods. This study aims to fill this gap by testing capitalist and democratic peace arguments within the developing world. It tests the capitalist and democratic peace arguments through statistical analysis (logistic regression) of the militarized interstate disputes in the developing world between 1951 and 2000. The results support the “capitalist peace” argument and suggest that, within the developing world, economic development leads to interstate peace, whereas democracy does not. The findings are robust to different measures of conflict, democracy and economic development.
Paisajes costeros: la construcción del patrimonio balneario en Río de Janeiro y Viña del Mar
Authors: Euzebio Umberto , Rebouças Eduardo Melo
Published: July 2021

Neste trabalho foi analisada a metodologia interdisciplinar na formação de professores de português como Língua de Acolhimento, em um grupo heterogêneo de imigrantes do Haiti, por meio de oficinas interdisciplinares envolvendo os oito eixos de orientação para extensão universitária: saúde, educação, trabalho, tecnologia, meio ambiente, comunicação, direitos humanos e cultura. As oficinas foram desenvolvidas com amplas interações e discussões por meio da interculturalidade, relações sociais e interdisciplinaridade, sempre com adaptações e alterações do planejamento, para atender às demandas dos participantes. Foi constatado que a sensibilização do formando para atuar com ensino de português como Língua de Acolhimento para a construção de práticas específicas de ensino para imigrantes e a formação interdisciplinar permitem maior compreensão do universo dos estudantes e maior diálogo e interação entre eles e o professor.
Qual a importância de se escrever uma biografia alimentar? Estudo a partir da análise de textos biográficos
Authors: Escouto Luiz Fernando Santos
Published: July 2021

O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar as respostas dos acadêmicos concluintes do curso de Tecnologia em Alimentos à uma pergunta “qual a importância de se escrever uma biografia alimentar? Através desta pergunta textos narrativos produzidos foram analisados pelo método da análise narrativa. Das 39 produções escritas com textos narrativos breves geradas na aula de gastronomia a partir de quatro relatos autobiográficos apenas seis foram selecionadas. Os resultados da análise das narrativas mostraram que a importância da escrita da biografia alimentar reside no fato de ser um tema interdisciplinar entre ciência, tecnologia e arte e, por representar um modo sensibilizador de como foi feito o processo pedagógico através das lembranças alimentares, os acadêmicos inscreveram na memória gustativa suas histórias de vida.
Coherencia entre el currículum formal y currículum real del curso Psicología en la carrera Médico y Cirujano
Authors: García Marroquín Vilma Estela
Published: July 2021

El artículo presenta los resultados de la evaluación curricular, realizada en la unidad didáctica de psicología, de la facultad de ciencias médicas, de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, se realizó con el objetivo de determinar la coherencia que existe entre el currículum formal y el currículum real de dicha unidad didáctica.

 

El estudio tuvo un enfoque mixto, ya que por su naturaleza y los sujetos a investigar era importante conocer su perspectiva tanto subjetiva como objetiva, por lo que se eligió técnicas de recolección de datos tanto cualitativos como cuantitativos, con un diseño exploratorio secuencial, de tipo descriptivo. La recopilación de información fue basada en dos cuestionarios, el primero aplicado a 80 estudiantes de tercero y sexto año de la carrera de médico y cirujano, el segundo se aplicó a 25 médicos egresados. Se realizó un grupo focal, con 9 docentes, que integran el claustro de profesionales que imparten la asignatura de psicología a los estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de medicina.

 

Los principales resultados fueron los siguientes: el 43% de los estudiantes opinó que muchas veces el contenido del programa del curso fue afín con los temas recibidos en clase. El 41.3% opinó que siempre se cumplió con lo establecido en el programa. Mientras que el 33.3% de los egresados consideró que el aporte del curso de psicología en su carrera como médicos, está relacionado con la conceptualización de la materia. El 25% respondió que el curso les aportó contenido relacionado con la integración de la conceptualización, aplicación, reflexión, darle un sentido a la vida cotidiana y las competencias laborales que el médico necesita desempeñar.

 

En cuanto a la perspectiva y el paradigma educativo, existe una discrepancia entre estudiantes y egresados, ya que el 43.8% de los estudiantes, opinan que el currículum de psicología aplica una perspectiva critica o de evaluación para la acción y el 56.3% considera que el paradigma educativo es crítico, mientras que el  47.8%  de los egresados, considera que la perspectiva que se utiliza en el currículum de psicología es hermenéutico o de la evaluación para la comprensión y el 37.5% ubica el currículum en un paradigma cuantitativo.

 

Es necesario hacer una reformulación del currículo. Es por ello, por lo que se hacen las recomendaciones respectivas para dar solución a esta problemática y de esta manera se hagan los ajustes necesarios al currículo de la unidad evaluada.
Design and Development of IoT-Enabled Medicine Reminder Box
Authors: Sathish P. , Bamar Anusha , Ande Likhitha , Sowmyasri Sangapu
Published: July 2021

IoT (Internet of Things) refers to a system of internet-connected devices which are capable of sending and receiving the data without human intervention. This technology enabled the remote monitoring in health care sector which lead to keep the patients safe and heathy, and ensuring to deliver superlative care. Some people apparently should be taken care by the caretakers and other family members. This is not provided by everyone in today’s life. So, they may forget to consume medicines at the right time and may also forget what pill has to be taken. This paper aims to develop a device which alerts the patients to take medicine at the right time in an efficient manner. The proposed system has a facility which alerts the patients to take medicine on time and also acknowledges the medicine in-take through a Gmail notification. In the proposed system, the alarm is set up with the help of Blynk app indicating the patient to take the medicine. The IR sensor interfaced with the microcontroller unit determines the patient medicine in-take. The sensor detects the hand movement of the patient when he opens and takes the medicine from the slot provided. The corresponding message is sent to the caretaker via Gmail based on the IR sensor status.
Türkiye için Raylı Sistem Alternatifleri Seçiminin Çok Ölçütlü Değerlendirme Yöntemi ile Analizi
Authors: SOLAK Kemal , ÖCALIR Ebru Vesile
Published: July 2021

Farklı ölçü birimleriyle ifade edilen birçok faktörü değerlendirme imkanı veren çok ölçütlü karar verme yöntemleri, toplu taşıma türlerinin seçimi süreci için kullanılabilecek bir alternatif oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışmada çok ölçütlü değerlendirme yöntemi ile Türkiye için raylı sistem alternatifleri değerlendirilmiştir. Belirlenen dokuz değerlendirme ölçütü ile üç farklı seçenek için oluşturulan üç ayrı senaryoya göre değerlendirme yapılmış ve sonuçlar karşılaştırılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, raylı sistem tercihleri oluşturulurken Türkiye’de henüz kullanılmayan MAGLEV tren alternatifinin de tartışılmaya değer olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Düşük ilk yatırım maliyeti ile hızı arttırılmış geleneksel trenler ön plana çıkar iken, çevre duyarlılığı ve çok yüksek hızı ile MAGLEV treni daha etkin performans sergilemektedir. Her ne kadar çok yüksek ilk yatırım maliyetleri gerektirse de, Türkiye’de raylı sistem tercihleri oluşturulurken, henüz Türkiye’de kullanılmayan MAGLEV tren sistemi alternatifi de öne çıkmaktadır.
Design of the Active Control Algorithm to Reduction of the Vibrations due to Interaction High-Speed Railway Vehicle Bogie and Structure
Authors: KOÇ Mehmet Akif , EROĞLU Mustafa , ESEN İsmail
Published: July 2021

This study analyzes excessive vibrations that occurred on the railway vehicle bogie with the computer simulation of a 4-DOF half car railway bogie dynamic physical model and Euler-Bernoulli flexible bridge beam with the simply supported boundary conditions has been introduced considering some limitations which affect problem formulation. To reduce these excessive vibrations other than conventional suspension systems such as passive one, an active suspension system has been designed and attached to the primary suspension system of the railway bogie car. Then, to control these active suspension systems, a control algorithm based on PID and SMC is considered. The coupled equation of motion of the railway bogie car and flexible Euler-Bernoulli bridge beam is obtained by Hamilton’s principle in the time domain with the active suspension system. Finally, to demonstrate the effect of the active suspension system with the PID and SMC algorithm upon these excessive vibrations, a computer simulation has been implemented, and the results are presented comparatively. Consequently, the maximum railway vehicle bogie vertical displacement and vertical acceleration have been significantly reduced.
Demiryolu Bağlantı Elemanlarında Bulunan Kusurların YOLOv4 ve Bulanık Mantık Kullanarak Tespiti
Authors: GÜÇLÜ Emre , AYDIN İlhan , ŞAHBAZ Kadir , AKIN Erhan , KARAKÖSE Mehmet
Published: July 2021

Demiryollarında bulunan bağlantı elemanları, raylı sistemlerin en önemli bileşenidir. Bağlantı elemanları, diğer bileşenleri birbirine bağlar ve trenin raylar üzerinde güvenli bir şekilde hareket etmesini sağlar. Bu nedenle, hasarlı bağlantı elemanlarının tespiti, demiryolu taşımacılığının güvenliğini sağlamak için önemlidir. Bağlantı elemanlarının kontrolü genellikle eğitimli çalışanlar tarafından görsel olarak yapılır. Güvenlik standartlarını sağlayabilmek için binlerce kilometrelik hat, insanlar tarafından denetlenmelidir. Ancak bu yöntem, hız açısından oldukça sınırlıdır ve ihmallere neden olabilir. Bu nedenle, otomatik denetim sistemlerinin geliştirilmesine ihtiyaç vardır. Bu çalışmada, kırık bağlantı elemanlarını tespit etmek için, YOLOv4 ve bulanık mantık yapısına dayanan yeni bir yöntem önerilmiştir. Bağlantı elemanı görüntüsü 6 ayrı parçaya bölünerek etiketlenmiştir. Bağlantı elemanı görüntülerine YOLOv4 algoritmasının uygulanması ile 6 parçanın güven değerleri oluşturulmuştur. Oluşan 6 farklı güven değeri bulanık mantık yapısı için giriş değeri olarak verilmiştir ve bağlantı elemanının sağlık durumu hakkında yüzde cinsinden sonuç değeri üretilmiştir. Deney sonuçları, doğru tespit oranının %99 üzerinde olduğunu göstermiştir.
ETCS Seviye-1 Sisteminde Noktasal Hız Tespitine Dayanan Hemzemin Geçit Tasarımının İncelenmesi
Authors: SARIKOÇ Fatih
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışmada noktasal ve hız aralıklarına duyarlı bir geçit modelinin fonksiyonel tasarımının ETCS (European Train Control System) seviye-1 sisteminde uygulanması incelenmiştir. Bu inceleme geçidin kapalı kalma süresi ve geçit donanım gereksinimi bakımından yapılmıştır. İnceleme sonrası geçidin toplam kapalı kalma süresindeki kısa süreli kazanıma karşın donanım gereksiniminin ve dolayısıyla kurulum maliyetinin belirgin biçimde yükseldiği tespit edilmiştir. İncelenen modelde yüksek maliyete rağmen emniyet ve işletmecilik veriminde zafiyetler etkileri olacağı bulunmuştur. Karmaşık geçit kontrol tasarımları yerine yol alt/üst geçidi yapılması önerilmiştir. Eğer bu mümkün değilse geçit noktasında statik hız profiline göre kapalı kalma süresi kısaltılmış geçit tasarım modelleri uygulanmalıdır.
Floristic structure and ecological role of Rourea afzelii stand in three savannah ecosystems from Cameroon
Authors: Victor Awé Djongmo , Valery Noiha Noumi , Louis Zapfack
Published: July 2021

The present study investigated the floristic structure and ecological role of Rourea afzelii stands insavannah, forest galleries and swampy areas to Cameroon. An 80 m x 50 m transect method wasundertaken to measure floristic diversity using Shannon index, Pielou equitability, Simpson’s indexand the importance value index. The structure of Rourea afzelii stands is determined by density,basal area and biovolume. The results of this study show that Rourea afzelii stands are morediversified in savannah with a Shannon diversity index (ISH =4 ± 0.03bit). The highest log stabilityof Rourea afzelii stands is observed in the savannah (EQ=0.75 ± 0.008). The Simpson index of theRourea afzelii stands is larger in the forest gallery (D=0.088 ± 0.0022). Rourea afzelii Stands aredenser in savannah (113 ± 2.54 individuals/ha). The basal area and biovolume of Rourea afzeliistands are very high in swamp area (St=15.75 ± 0.02 m2/ha, Biov=9.08 ± 0.12 m3/ha). The diametricstructure has an asymmetrical “L” shaped appearance, indicating a strong regeneration of Roureaafzelii Stands in the three sites studied. Rourea afzelii Stands in forest galleries sequestered morecarbon (26.41 ± 0.0015 ton C/ha) than those in savannahs and swampy areas. This valuecorresponds to sequestration of carbon dioxide of 96.92 ± 0.82 ton CO2/ha. Economically, thiscorresponds to the CDM carbon price (290.77± 3.332 Euros/ha), a Voluntary Market Carbon Priceof 455.54 ± 1.908 Euros/ha, a REDD + carbon price of 9692 ± 8.152 Euros/ha. In conclusion, theresults of this study can be used in the context of protection and conservation as well as thedomestication of such a species.
Comparison of Water Quality and Heavy Metals Concentration between Lata Janggut and Lata Keding, Jeli, Kelantan
Authors: Abdul Malek Nur Hanisah , Mohd Isa Nur Madihah , Abdul Halim Nurul Syazana , Muhamad  Nor Amal Najihah
Published: July 2021

Water quality change is caused by indirectly or directly sources such as human activities,uncontrolled sewage, or heavy metals and sediments. This study was conducted at two famousecotourism places in Jeli, Kelantan which are Lata Janggut and the new ecotourism place, LataKeding. The main objective of this study is to compare water quality index and heavy metals at thecascades. Twelve samples were collected from two points which are flowing water and stagnantwater in each cascade. Mann Whitney test was used to determine whether there are significantdifferences in concentration of each physical and chemical parameters between Lata Keding andLata Janggut. Spearman correlation was also used to determine the relationships between physicaland chemical parameters. This study found that Water Quality Index (WQI) in Lata Janggut is 69.07(Class III) and Lata Keding is 71.75 (Class III) which means that the water quality was slightlypolluted for both cascades. Therefore, Lata Janggut and Lata Keding require extensive treatment ifit will be used for water supply but still under control and safe to had body contact with the water.However, further monitoring are needed to avoid any environmental issues arise.
ANALISIS SWOT TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG NAHDATUL ULAMA DALAM MENJAGA KEUTUHAN NKRI
Authors: Wahyudi Furqon , Marzuqkoni Muhamad
Published: July 2021

This study aims to identify and analyze strategies to answer nu challenges and opportunities in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia by using SWOT analysis consisting of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats as a strategy to increase the capacity of NU in maintaining the integrity of the Nkri This scientific paper is descriptive writing by reading nu social conditions in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia using SWOT Analysis. To get accurate data, the method used is interview (in-depth interview), and look at the current social condition of the Republic of Indonesia. Several strategy steps will be selected using SWOT Analysis. The results of this scientific paper writing in which NU in answering challenges and opportunities in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia has strengths, weaknesses, oppurnities, and threats in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia. Swot analysis results that NU is able to maintain the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia by developing a movement of scientific studies, through online-based dkwa media, and so forth. As well as NU must exist or NU must be directly involved in addressing if there is information spread but the information is hoax
Analysis of Restaurant Indoor Air Quality in Smoking-Allowed Vs. Smoke-Free College Communities
Authors: Williams Ronald , Barnes Jeremy , Hall Michael , Day Timothy , Hunt Barry
Published: July 2021

This study examined the indoor air quality of restaurants in two cities with universities, one smoke-free (n=15) and one that allowed smoking (n=17). Results indicated that restaurants protected by smoke-free ordinance had significantly (p=.036) lower levels of particulate matter (13.10±10.33 ug/m3) compared to restaurants which allowed smoking (130.72±212.64 ug/m3). Mean particulate matter within smoking-allowed restaurants was caused by as few as three cigarettes being smoked at one time. Based on the EPA Air Quality Index, 70.6% of smoking-allowed restaurants yielded an unhealthy classification compared to only 6.7% of smoke-free restaurants (p=.005). Smoke-free ordinances provide effective protection from indoor air pollution.
Social Support and Connectedness as Predictors of Weight Control Behaviors in Online Communications
Authors: Branscum Paul , Ling Chen , Wang Xiaoqian
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of social support and social connectedness for five weight control behaviors among overweight/obese adults (N=118) participating in an online weightloss community. The five weight control behaviors investigated were physical activity, screen time, and the consumption of sugar-free drinks, sugar-sweetened drinks, and fruits and vegetables. Step-wise multiple regression was used to predict each weight control behavior with constructs of social support and social connectedness. Social support was highly predictive of all behaviors under investigation. Furthermore, interactions within the community (active or passive users) were significant for two behaviors (screen time and fruit and vegetable consumption), and number of minutes engaged in the community per week was significant for fruit and vegetable consumption only. These results suggest that promoting social support is likely the most important feature for online weight loss communities.
Developing and Implementing a Sexual Assault Violence Prevention and Awareness Campaign at a State-Supported Regional University
Authors: Dupain Mandi , Lombardi Julie
Published: July 2021

The purpose was to analyze the percent of targets achieved for seven student objectives of HealthyCampus 2020. The objectives were chosen to assess our university's implementation of a Sexual AssaultViolence Prevention and Awareness campaign. Overall, 1,019 students at our university filled out the ACHA-NCHA II Survey. Our SSRU identified four areas of health concerns where improvements arenecessary to align more closely with Healthy Campus 2020: physical assaults, emotionally and sexually abusive intimate relationships, non-consensual touching and penetration, and feelings of safety at night. To align our student health objectives with the Healthy Campus 2020 targets we have identified the following areas that need extra eff orts: physical assaults, emotionally and sexually abusive intimate relationships, non-consensual touching and penetration, and feelings of safety at night. Based on these results we will continue emphasizing the prevention model using a coordinated, educational approach.
Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Determine the Condom Use Behavior Among College Students
Authors: Asare Matthew
Published: July 2021

The study utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to determine condom use behavior among college students. A total of 218 college students with mean age of 20.9 years old participated in the study. A 32- item cross-sectional survey was administered among the participants. The constructs of attitude towards behavior, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm (p<0.001) significantly predicted intention to use condoms and they accounted for 64% of the variance. Behavioral intention significantly predicted condom use and it accounted for 15% of the variance. The TPB could be used to guide programs in promoting condom use among college students.
Using Social Cognitive Theory to Predict Breastfeeding in African-American Women
Authors: Eastin Adryan , Sharma Manoj
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study was to apply social cognitive theory (SCT) to predict breastfeeding initiation and duration in African-American women in a community sample. A total of 238 African-American women completed a 50-item valid and reliable questionnaire assessing their knowledge, expectations, self-efficacy, self-efficacy in overcoming barriers and self-control in initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Regression results indicated that self-efficacy for initiation and self-efficacy in overcoming barriers for initiation were significant predictors for initiation of breastfeeding in African-American women. Logistic regression revealed that self-efficacy to breast feed for more than six months and self-control for duration were significant predictors.
Hypertension Among Asian Americans: Associations With Measures of Acculturation
Authors: Lu Xiaoxiao , Sim Hwa , Juon Hee-Soon , Lee Sunmin
Published: July 2021

We examined the association between multiple measures of acculturation and objectively measured hypertension among three Asian American groups. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 584 Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese adults. Acculturation was measured by years in the U.S., English fluency, and self-rated identity. Hypertension prevalence was 29.1%. Individuals who self-rated as “bicultural/westernized” were less likely to have hypertension as compared to those who self-rated as “Very Asian”. In the subgroup analysis, significant association between acculturation as measured by self-rated identity and hypertension was only observed among Chinese participants. Future research can benefit by acknowledging the multidimensional effects of acculturation on hypertension.
Measuring Student Perceptions of University Tobacco-Free Policy: The Campus Tobacco-Free Policy Scale
Authors: Williams Ronald , Day Timothy , Hall Michael , Hunt Barry
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study was to expand the use of the recently created Campus Tobacco-Free Policy Scale and examine the perceptions of tobacco-free policy benefits and enforcement among on campus residents (N = 1,235). Results indicated high scale reliability (alpha = 0.829), as well as differences between the tobacco users’ and non-users’ health beliefs and policy support. Scale scores revealed that users were much less likely to indicate support for tobacco-free campus policies than non-users (p< 0.001). Users and non-users responded positively that a tobacco-free policy would create a healthier campus environment; however, non-users were more likely to recognize the importance of a tobacco-free policy and feel that students would support the policy (p < 0.001). Both users and non-users indicated support for university-led enforcement strategies as opposed to peer confrontation strategies. The Campus Tobacco-Free Policy Scale is a valid, reliable instrument to examine student support for tobacco-free campus policies.
A Mixed Methods Analysis of Workplace Health Promotion at Small, Rural Workplaces
Authors: Macy Gretchen , Watkins Cecilia
Published: July 2021

Background: Benefits of comprehensive workplace health promotion (WHP) programs and organizational support are well documented. However, few workplaces offer WHP programs. This study used mixed-methods analysis to examine the benefits of WHP and organizational support at small, rural workplaces. Methods: Kentucky workplaces with fewer than 500 full time employees and located in rural counties were surveyed. Results: Most workplaces did not offer comprehensive WHP programs or elements of organizational support. Cost, time, workplace size, location and lack of expertise were all identified barriers to implementation of WHP programs and organizational support. Conclusion: Identification of barriers to WHP and organizational support is needed to develop and facilitate more effective WHP programs at small, rural businesses.
Marijuana use among college students and attitudes towards legalization
Authors: Vidourek Rebecca A. , King Keith A. , Merianos Ashley L. , Burbage Michelle , Oluwoye Oladunni
Published: July 2021

Marijuana use is a prevalent behavior among college students. As marijuana is legalized in some US states, student attitudes towards marijuana use may be changing towards use and legalization. The purpose of the present study is to examine the extent of marijuana use among college students and investigate student attitudes towards use legalization. A questionnaire was developed by the research team to measure study aims. Students completed the questionnaire in classrooms. A total of 291 students completed the survey. Results indicated that greater than half (55.7%) smoked marijuana in their lifetime. Almost half (42.1%) of students agreed or strongly agreed that marijuana should be legal. Differences in attitudes toward use and legalization were found based on lifetime marijuana use. Based on study find-ings, a high percentage of students used marijuana. College health professionals may benefit from study findings as results can be used in prevention and intervention efforts.
Roles of Physical Activity Type in Exercise Motivational Profiles and Behavioral Frequencies Among College Freshmen
Authors: Chu Tsz Lun (Alan) , Zhang Tao , Li Hongxin
Published: July 2021

This study examined the relationships among gender, race/ethnicity, physical activity (PA) type, exercise motivation, and frequencies of various exercise intensities.College freshmen (N = 170; 68 male, 102 female) in the southwestern U.S. completed an online survey on exercise motivation and behavior. Chi-square tests indicated that males generally performed more fitness training and less aerobic exercise than females, whereas no differences were foundamong racial/ethnic groups. Descriptive discriminant analyses revealed that sport participation contributed to the most adaptive motivational profileand highest behavioral frequencies, suggesting that sport participation is the most effective PA type for college freshmen to maintain exercise.
The Contraceptive Behavior of Young Women Raised in Foster Care
Authors: Espinoza Luis Enrique , Rabl Angela , Espinoza Lucas Enrique
Published: July 2021

This study investigated the relationship between parental gure sex education and former foster alumni’s contraceptive behavior. Data from 75 women aged 18-25 from the 2011-2015 National Survey of Family Growth were analyzed. There was no association between parental gure sex education and contraceptive behavior (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.26; 95% CI: 0.34–2.34, p > 0.05). Women with fewer sexual partners were less likely to use contraceptives than those who had multiple sex partners. Future research is needed to determine how the foster care system impacts partaking in high-risk sexual behaviors.
Parenting Behaviors Associated with Past-Year Tranquilizer Use Among a National Sample of Adolescents: Results from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use & Health
Authors: Yockey R. Andrew , King Keith A. , Vidourek Rebecca A.
Published: July 2021

Parenting behaviors have profound influence on typically developing adolescents’ health trajectories. Further research is warranted on the relationship between specific parenting behaviors and illicit substance use. The present study sought to examine past-year parenting behaviors and past-year tranquilizer use among a national sample of adolescents. A secondary analysis of 13,722 adolescents who participated in the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health was conducted. Weighted univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify relationships of parenting behaviors and past-year tranquilizer use. A total of 4.65% (n = 635) of adolescents reported past-year tranquilizer use. Significant predictors included age (14-15 years old OR: 1.91, p <.001; 16-years old OR: 3.39, p <.001), sex (Female, OR:1.28, p <.01), race (African-American, OR: 0.58, p <.001; Asian, OR: 0.32, p <.001), health status (Good/Fair/Poor, OR: 1.85, p <.001), not setting limits on television (OR: 1.24, p < .05), not telling your child that they are doing a good job (OR: 1.57, p <.01), and not making them do chores (OR: 1.41, p <.05). Recommendations (e.g., focus groups) for health professionals are included.
What do they want? Web-based survey incentive preferences among college students
Authors: Lederer Alyssa M.
Published: July 2021

Offering incentives is a survey research best practice; however, little is known about what kind of incentives college students, a frequently sampled population for health research, prefer. To fill this gap, N=415 undergraduates took a web-based survey with four incentive options. Cross-tabulation analyses with the chi-square statistic and Cramer’s V were used to compare incentive selection by demographic variables. Participants most commonly selected e-gift cards to Amazon and a popular coffee chain; incentive preferences varied based on demographics. Providing incentive choice and considering the preferences of specific priority populations may help to increase web-based survey response rates among college students.
Filling the Cannabis Misuse Knowledge Gap for College Campus Health Teams
Authors: Putnam Janice , Doyle Karen , Kiger Amy , Riggs C. Jo
Published: July 2021

Missouri legalized medicinal marijuana in 2018, however, knowledge gaps related to cannabis misuse exist on college campuses. This study evaluated the effectiveness of professional development on cannabis misuse. A mixed-method design was used. Subjects included students, faculty, and staff (N=40).  Using an independent samples t-test (p<.05), analysis of student results (n=33) demonstrated significant increases in confidence in identifying various cannabis forms, routes, and safe levels of use; explaining problems related to cannabis use; discussing cannabis use and decreasing cannabis use; and implications of law and workplace policies. Participants reported being likely to use or share what they learned. There was no effect on the intention to change their use of cannabis. A further need for cannabis-related pregnancy and pain treatment information was reported.
Obesity Health Education Integrated Into Current Work Roles of Health Education Specialists
Authors: Yazel-Smith Lisa G. , Bishop Charity A. , Ayars Candace L.
Published: July 2021

Health education specialists (HES) can reduce obesity burden within the public and healthcare systems. This study examined HES’ obesity knowledge and attitudes toward obesity with their willingness to integrate obesity health education (HE) into current work roles. A sample of 1297 completed the survey. No relationships were found between respondents’ obesity knowledge and willingness, nor between bias and willingness, while 90% were willing to integrate obesity HE into current work roles. Additional results show age, years in practice, and currently working in obesity predicted willingness. Health education specialists are willing to integrate obesity health education regardless of knowledge or biases.
Digital Payment Service in India - A Case Study of Unified Payment Interface
Authors: A. Mahesh , Bhat Ganesh
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The Indian Banking sector is striving hard to popularise digital payments and has gained momentum after demonetization and digital India initiatives. To facilitate digital payments, “National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)” launched the “Unified Payment Interface (UPI)”, which is an amazing, revamped, and cost-effective breakthrough for enabling digital payment services for all. Proliferation of smartphones, technological innovations, and effective internet communications has signified the usage of mobile payment facility for smartphone users, financial institutions and particularly the banks. To achieve paperless and cashless economy, Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is a potentially innovative way of transferring funds using a virtual payment address established by the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). Hence, it is needed to be assessed for its potential to contribute towards achievement of digital economy. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper is focused on understanding Unified Payment System’s (UPI) growth and its progression in retail digital payment over the years. The study was carried out by exploring secondary data sources and by applying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis format. Finding/Result: UPI has shown remarkable growth in last couple of years due to customer’s shift towards contactless payments over other methods. Study revealed that the growth of digital payments has increased significantly, especially in the retail payment sector on the UPI platform. Originality value: This study examines UPI's position in the digital payment ecosystem, with an emphasis on identifying UPI's core strengths and growth prospects, as well as areas for future research to investigate India's complete e-payment ecosystem. Paper type: A research case study on Digital Payment Service in India - A Case Study of Unified Payment Interface
A Review Paper on Design and Fabrication of Belt Oil Skimmer
Authors: S. P. Prof. Kamble , Audumbar Mr. Salunke Aniket , Anil Mr. Rajurkar Saurabh , Pradip Mr. Mendake Dhiraj , Prakash Mr. Shinde Prathmesh
Published: July 2021

Oil Skimming Although designs vary, all oil skimmers rely on specific gravity, surface tension and a moving medium to remove floating oil from a fluid’s surface. Floating oil and grease cling to skimming media more readily than water, and water has little affinity for the media. This allows skimming media in the shape of a belt, disk, drum, etc. to pass through a fluid surface to pick up floating oil and grease with very little water. This oily material is subsequently removed from the media with wiper blades or pinch rollers. Oil skimmers are simple, dependable and effective tools for removing oil, grease and other hydrocarbons from water and coolants. Often, an oil skimmer by itself can achieve the desired level of water purity. In more demanding situations, oil skimming is a cost-effective means of removing most of the oil before using more complicated and costly treatments such as coalescers, membrane filters and chemical processes. Grease skimming involves higher viscosity hydrocarbons. Oil skimmers must be equipped with heaters powerful enough to keep grease fluid for discharge. If the floating grease has formed into solid clumps or mats, a spray bar, aerator or mechanical apparatus can be used to break up grease mats and facilitate removal. This topic describes the development of the OS with typical working model.
Direitos humanos e etimologias de gênero no sistema constitucional brasileiro: questões terminológicas e princípio da igualdade
Authors: Izidro Lúcio
Published: July 2021

RESUMO

 

O presente trabalho objetiva demonstrar que a linguagem apresentada no aviamento dos artigos da Constituição Federal Brasileira de 5 de outubro de 1988 já não se ajusta às especificidades contemporâneas da pós-modernidade, em especial no que se refere ao princípio dos direitos e garantias individuais fundamentais, nomeadamente a igualdade. O objetivo mais específico é demonstrar que os postulados e o princípio da igualdade, quando cotejados com o artigo 5º, caput e incisos da lexfundamentalis, demandam um atualizado linguajar para que possam atender, além de ao binarismo homem e mulher, a outras categorias relacionais, a exemplo dos LGBTTQI+. O referencial teórico utilizado está embasado nos Estudos de Gênero, e a metodologia se pauta pela análise documental. As questões etimológicas das terminologias no campo da ciência jurídica, mais precisamente no sistema normativo constitucional, tendo como gatilho o princípio da igualdade, serão analisadas, abordando suas definições e terminologias.

 

Palavras-chave: Gênero. Terminologia. Igualdade.

 

RESUMEN

 

El presente trabajo pretende demostrar que ellenguaje presentado enlaredacción de los artículos de laConstitución Federal Brasileñadel 5 de octubre de 1988 ya no se adecua a las especificidades contemporáneas de laposmodernidad, en especial enlo que se refiere al principio de losderechos y garantíasindividualesfundamentales, en particular al de igualdad. El objetivo más específico de este trabajo es demostrar que los postulados y elprincipio de igualdad, cuando se examina el artículo 5º, caput e incisos de lalexfundamentalis, exigen una actualizacióndellenguaje para que puedan atender más alládel binarismo hombre y mujer, a otrascategoríasrelacionales, por ejemplo, la de loscolectivos LGBTTQI+. El referente teórico utilizado está fundamentado enlosEstudios de Género, y lametodología se pauta enelanálisis documental. Lascuestiones etimológicas de lasterminologíasenel campo de laciencia jurídica, más precisamente enel sistema normativo constitucional, tienen como objeto dianaelprincipio de igualdad, para ello se analizan y abordan sus definiciones y terminologias.

 

Palabras clave: Género. Terminología. Igualdad.
Reflexões para a construção do campo epistemológico da Gerontologia Educacional
Authors: Oliveira Rita de Cássia da Silva
Published: July 2021

RESUMO
 
Este texto objetiva refletir sobre a relevância e a necessidade da construção do campo epistemológico da Gerontologia Educacional, baseado na concepção da educação permanente e dos espaços educacionais organizados nas universidades para propiciar educação para a terceira idade, tendo em vista uma mudança de paradigma sobre a velhice, fundamentada no envelhecimento e na velhice saudável e ativa. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, por meio de livros e artigos científicos que abordam a temática, evidenciada como relevante na atualidade frente ao crescente contingente de idosos na sociedade brasileira.
 
Palavras-chave: Educação. Terceira Idade. Epistemologia. Universidade Aberta para a Terceira Idade.
 
 
ABSTRACT
 
This text aims to reflect on the relevance and the need to build the epistemological field of Educaional Gerontology, based on the concept of permanen education and educational spaces organized in universities to provide education for the elderly, with a view to changing the paradigm  about old age, based on aging and healthy and active old age. Ait is a bibliographic review, through books and scientific articles that address the theme, evidenced as relevant today in view of the growing contingent of elderly people in Brazilian society.
 
Keywords: Education. Third Age. Epistemology. Open University for the Elderly.
A formação do Educador da EJA
Authors: Tavares Maria Janailma Barbosa da Silva
Published: July 2021

Tema: Educação de Jovens, Adultos e Idosos.
Educação e Direitos Humanos
Authors: Nunes Carlos Henrique Ferreira
Published: July 2021

Tema: Educação e Direitos Humanos
Social media marketing in Croatian consumerism
Authors: Brtan Ivona
Published: July 2021

Aim: To investigate the impact of social media on consumer information processing and decision making processes related to purchasing via social media platforms. To examine how consumers differ in decision making and how they perceive credibility of social media and mass media marketing.
Methods: The study included a total of 161 adults (64 male and 97 female) whose participation was voluntary and anonymous. We used a questionnaire with 25 Likert scale questions in Croatian that addressed the decision making processes and the information processing theory. The questionnaire was accessible via Google Drive link. All submissions were complete.
Results: Facebook (41.0%) and Instagram (42.9%) were the most popular social media platforms among Croatian consumers in our sample. They spent several hours per week exposed to various contents available on these platforms. Consumers’ response to that content was affected by numerous factors, from word of mouth in their social circle (34.2%) and other online information (34.7%) available to their personal level of motivation and interest in what was being offered. With respect to the general attitude towards social media marketing, consumers belonged to one of the two streams. One stream found it useful mostly for allowing communication between consumers and companies (28.6%) and the direct accessibility to other users’ experience (30.4%), a major factor in their attitude formation. In the other stream, the consumers were often irritated by the vast number of ads which appear on social media that do not match their interests or needs (52.1%). Overall, the time Croatian users in our sample spent on social media decreased with age.
Conclusion: Regardless of their gender, Croatian consumers consider social media very accessible, yet sometimes unprofessional, whereas mass media appears to be less demanding and often imprecise in targeting consumer interests and needs.
Cerium Stearate Electrodeposited Superhydrophobic Coatings for Active Corrosion Protection of Anodized AA2024-T3
Authors: Abirami S. , Bharathidasan T. , Sathiyanarayanan S. , Arunchandran C.
Published: July 2021

The present study investigated the active corrosion protection provided by superhydrophobic cerium stearate coatings. Superhydrophobic cerium stearate was deposited on anodized AA2024-T3 at 40 V with different electrodeposition times using a simple DC electrodeposition technique to know the role of electrodeposition time on surface morphology, hydrophobicity, and corrosion resistance. The structure and morphology of cerium stearate was characterized to understand its formation mechanism. Electrodeposition process at 40 V for 120 min resulted in the formation of dual-scale Allium giganteum like micro/nano hierarchical texture of cerium stearate with a water contact angle of 165±1.6°. The cerium stearate coating obtained for 120 min process time had excellent self-cleaning property and good chemical stability, environmental stability, and mechanical durability acceptable for industrial applications. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning vibrating electrode technique were used to investigate the active corrosion protection of cerium stearate coating. The electrodeposited cerium stearate coating showed active corrosion protection based on self-healing ability by releasing cerium (Ce3+) ions.