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Effets de la technique de relaxation psychologique quantique sur le degré d’acceptation des patientes atteintes du cancer du sein
Authors: Merlin Ni Made , Anggorowati A , Bagus Ropyanto Chandra
Published: April 2024

Contexte : Les impacts physiques et psychologiques d’une maladie, de même que les effets indésirables des médicaments, alourdissent parfois le processus d’acceptation pour le patient. Acceptant mal sa situation, le patient est tenté d’abandonner son plan de traitement au détriment de son état de santé, qui peut alors se dégrader et entraîner une réhospitalisation au bout de quelques mois. Cette étude vise à évaluer les effets de la technique de relaxation psychologique quantique sur la capacité d’acceptation de leur état des patientes atteintes d’un cancer du sein. Méthodologie : Étude quasi expérimentale « pré-post » avec groupe témoin. L’échantillon, composé de 64 répondantes sélectionnées à l’aide d’une technique d’échantillonnage consécutif, a été divisé en deux groupes : le groupe d’intervention (n = 32) et le groupe témoin (n = 32). La technique de relaxation psychologique quantique a été administrée en deux phases, chacune comportant trois séances. Chaque séance durant 15-20 minutes, la durée totale des six séances a été estimée à 90-120 minutes. Les données sur le degré d’acceptation des patientes ont été rassemblées au moyen d’un questionnaire visant à mesurer l’acceptation de la maladie (Acceptance of Illness Scale, ou AIS) et les analyses statistiques ont été faites au moyen d’un test t et d’un test de Wilcoxon. Résultats : La technique de relaxation a permis aux patientes du groupe d’intervention de mieux accepter leur situation (p < .001) tandis qu’aucune amélioration significative n’a été constatée chez le groupe témoin (p > .005). Conclusion : La technique de relaxation psychologique quantique a aidé les patientes atteintes d’un cancer du sein à mieux accepter leur situation. Recommandation : D’autres études sur les effets de la technique de relaxation psychologique quantique sur la dépression et la qualité de vie des patients doivent être faites. Mots-clés : cancer du sein, technique de relaxation psychologique quantique, acceptation de soi
Regards sur les séquelles psychosociales des cancers pédiatriques sur le parcours de réintégration des jeunes survivants devenus adultes : étude qualitative exploratoire
Authors: Racine Shanelle , Sanchez Otto , Lemonde Manon , Taccone Michael , Schulte Fiona
Published: April 2024

Contexte : Environ 82 % des personnes atteintes d’un cancer pendant l’enfance survivent plus de 5 ans après le diagnostic. La survivance transforme leur quotidien et entraîne parfois des difficultés psycho­sociales. Les séquelles psychosociales – rarement étudiées – sont inter­reliées, surtout en ce qui concerne la réinsertion aux activités normales. Objectif : Examiner les effets psychosociaux de la survie au cancer pédiatrique et la réinsertion sociale des jeunes adultes. Méthodologie : Des entrevues individuelles semi-structurées détaillées ont été réalisées auprès de personnes ayant survécu à un cancer pédiatrique afin d’étudier les aspects psychologiques du retour au travail, à l’école et en société après la rémission. Après la transcription manuelle des entrevues, on a procédé à une analyse phénoménologique interprétative. Un groupe de discussion a été organisé pour permettre aux survivants de discuter des résultats de l’étude et de l’interprétation des données. Résultats : Les entrevues individuelles et le groupe de discussion ont fait ressortir trois grands thèmes : le regard porté sur la réinsertion, le regard porté sur l’adaptation et le regard porté sur le cancer. Conclusions : La présente recherche amorce une démarche visant à comprendre en quoi le regard que portent les survivants sur l’adaptation et les obstacles liés au système de santé influence la réintégration après le cancer. Les survivants ont exprimé le besoin d’obtenir des renseignements fiables sur la survivance au cancer et d’être mieux informés par leurs professionnels de la santé afin de se préparer à la vie après le cancer. Ces aspects devront faire l’objet d’autres études qualitatives détaillées. Mots-clés : cancer pédiatrique, survivance, réinsertion, transition, effet psychosocial, jeune adulte
Soutien des frères et sœurs d’un jeune touché de cancer : soins collaboratifs pour les familles
Authors: Gélinas-Gagné Charlotte , D'Amico Miranda
Published: April 2024

Objectif : Cette étude examine les systèmes de soutien et les besoins des frères et sœurs des jeunes touchés par un cancer, mettant en lumière les défis émotionnels et informationnels auxquels les frères et sœurs sont confrontés. Ce domaine a reçu relativement peu d'attention. Devis et méthodologie : Des entretiens qualitatifs ont été menés et une analyse thématique a été utilisée pour obtenir des perspectives approfondies sur les expériences et les points de vue des frères et sœurs. Bien que la taille relativement petite de l'échantillon de l'étude et l'homogénéité des participants soient reconnues comme des limites, l'approche présente plusieurs forces, notamment la pertinence et la diversité des participants dans les cohortes d'âge. Résultats : Les résultats soulignent le rôle essentiel des professionnels de la santé, en particulier des infirmières pour fournir du soutien émotionnel et informationnel aux frères et sœurs. Une approche centré sur la famille, un soutien psycho- social, et des interventions personnalisées sont recommandés pour répondre de manière efficace aux besoins spécifiques de la fratrie. Conclusion : Dans l'ensemble, cette étude met en lumière l'importance de reconnaître et de répondre aux besoins de soutien des frères et sœurs dans les soins en oncologie pédiatrique, en mettant en avant leur rôle en tant que composante essentielle du système familial. Cette étude souligne l'importance de fournir un soutien à la fratrie pendant et après l'expérience du cancer. Mots-clés : cancer pédiatrique, cancer chez les jeunes, frères et sœurs, éducation en santé, soutien, soins infirmiers, professionnels de la santé, soutien psychologique, soutien informationnel
Supportive care services in New Brunswick, Canada: An environmental scan
Authors: Schwarz Charlotte , Luke Alison , Ashfield Lauren , Easley Julie , McIntosh-Lawrence Stephanie , Beaulieu Danie , Doucet Shelley
Published: April 2024

Cancer diagnosis and treatment often have significant physical and psychological implications for both the survivor and their family/caregivers. Necessary services extend beyond medical treatment and include a variety of supportive care services (SCS) that address individuals’ physical, social, educational, and emotional needs. This study seeks to map the SCS available in the province of New Brunswick (NB), Canada, for cancer survivors, their families, and their caregivers. An environmental scan was conducted to assess current SCS available in NB. While some SCS exist in NB, they are not always easily accessible or identifiable, and gaps in services were prevalent. In particular, a gap in services was found for individuals who are no longer actively receiving cancer treatment, as well as for family members and caregivers.
Organ donation: A cross-Canada perspective of critical care nursing practice
Authors: Starzomski Rosalie , Molzahn Anita , McCarthy Rosella , Budz Bernice , Bernice Sandra
Published: April 2024

Aim: Our aim in this study was to describe the experiences of critical care nurses in the organ donation process in selected units across Canada. Interviews and focus groups were conducted to elicit perceptions of critical care nurses regarding their experiences with potential organ donors and their families. Methods: Two adult critical care units (one with an active transplant program and one with no transplant program) in each of eight Canadian cities were studied. Purposive sampling was used to select three critical care nurses from each unit for individual interviews and six to eight nurses from the 16 critical care units for focus groups. Findings: There were 112 participants who participated in an individual interview and/or a focus group. Following data analysis, the themes identified were related to support, the process of organ donation (including preparing family and ourselves, lived experience of nurses, saying good-bye, death rituals, spiritual beliefs, and meaning of death), systemic considerations (culture and environment), and outcomes of the organ donation process. Conclusion: While the benefits of organ donation and transplantation are clear, it appears that greater consideration can be given to policies, structures and processes, including education about systemic racism and unconscious bias that support nurses involved in the process.
Evidências do Desenvolvimento das Habilidades do Pensamento Computacional em Alunos do Ensino Fundamental com Histórias em Quadrinhos
Authors: Oliveira Márcio Canedo de , Nunes Maria Augusta Silveira Netto
Published: April 2024

Há um avanço tecnológico relevante no mundo moderno que resulta em transformações sociais no âmbito da empregabilidade. Diante desse cenário, o Pensamento Computacional (PC) vem sendo colocado no foco da inovação educacional como um conjunto de habilidades que devem ser adquiridas pelas novas gerações. Neste contexto, este artigo tem como objetivo buscar evidências da sensibilização das habilidades do PC em alunos do Ensino Fundamental por meio do uso de História em Quadrinhos (HQs). Para isso foi proposta uma pesquisa exploratória com abordagem quantitativa, com procedimento quase-experimental. Avaliou-se a influência desta abordagem com alunos do 5º ano de uma escola pública. Os resultados evidenciaram melhor desempenho dos alunos nas atividades propostas após as intervenções realizadas resultando em amostragens que denotam a absorção do conteúdo de forma a evidenciar o desenvolvimento das habilidades referentes ao PC.
Uso de learning analytics para Avaliação de eficiência de curso de introdução à Inteligência Artificial
Authors: Henklain Marcelo Henrique Oliveira , Pereira Filipe Dwan , Silva Luciano Ferreira , Ribeiro Acauan Cardoso , Rocha Herbert Oliveira , Balico Leandro Nelinho , Urquiza Marcelle Alencar , Oliveira Marcia Gabrielle Bonifácio de , Zambonin George Lucas Monção , Ferreira Mello Rafael
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficiência do curso on-line ABC da Inteligência Artificial, tendo adotado a Análise do Comportamento como teoria educacional. Participaram 244 pessoas, ao longo de quatro ofertas do curso, desde graduandos em ciências exatas até pós-graduados de outras áreas. Foi aplicada prova de 30 itens de V/F no início (pré) e ao final do curso (pós-teste), para avaliar aprendizagem e autoconfiança em relação às próprias respostas na prova. Avaliamos, ainda, a satisfação com o curso. Observamos aumento estatisticamente significativo de acertos e de autoconfiança entre pré e pós-teste, com tamanhos do efeito de moderado a alto: 0,48 ≥ d ≤ 0,87 (aprendizado) e 0,45 ≥ d ≤ 0,98 (autoconfiança). A satisfação com o curso foi elevada (M = 4,45; DP = 0,10). Esperamos que esse curso seja replicado e seus recursos, principalmente objetivos de aprendizagem e avaliações, possam ser aperfeiçoados, a partir do material gratuitamente disponibilizado na Internet.
STEM Education for Young Women via Heroic Narratives: Evaluating the Heroine’s Learning Journey
Authors: Costa Luis Felipe , Barbosa Carlos Eduardo , Lima Yuri , Nascimento Luciana , Galeno Larissa , Santos Ana Moura , Xexéo Geraldo , Souza Jano Moreira de
Published: April 2024

The Fostering Women to STEM MOOCs (FOSTWOM) project aims to increase the number of women in STEM careers through the participation of young women through free-access Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). One of its actions was the conception of the Heroine's Learning Journey (HLJ), a framework, separated into 12 stages, which employs a heroic narrative to inspire and empower young women, between ages 15 to 21, to persist in their pursuit of STEM studies. This framework is strategically tailored for online learning environments, specifically MOOCs. This study assesses the effectiveness of the HLJ through a survey involving 12 educational specialists affiliated with the FOSTWOM project. Results reveal that in terms of motivation capacity, all HLJ stages received a minimum of 60% positive ratings, and it was pointed out the need for improvement of two stages. Educators can harness the HLJ model to develop MOOCs that cater to gender equality needs within STEM fields.
Uma análise do uso de ferramentas de geração de código por alunos de computação
Authors: Lira Werney Ayala Luz , Santos Neto Pedro de A. dos , Osorio Luiz Fernando Mendes
Published: April 2024

O GitHub Copilot é um assistente de código que utiliza inteligência artificial para auxiliar desenvolvedores em suas tarefas de codificação. Por ser uma ferramenta relativamente nova, muitos pesquisadores tem dirigido esforços para avaliar a sua eficiência. No intuito de realizar uma avaliação dessa ferramenta dentro do ambiente acadêmico, foi proposto um experimento, no qual alguns alunos de graduação em computação resolveram problemas simples de programação com e sem o auxilio dessa ferramenta, para assim, avaliar o impacto de ferramentas desse tipo no processo de ensino/aprendizado. Os resultados mostram que os alunos que utilizaram o GitHub Copilot resolveram mais problemas corretamente e em menos tempo. A partir da análise estatística realizada concluiu-se que os tempos médios dos alunos que utilizaram o GitHub Copilot e os que não utilizaram são estatisticamente significativos.
Um Farol para Criação e Avaliação de Cursos de Ciência de Dados: Os Referenciais Curriculares da SBC
Authors: Brayner Angelo , Carvalho André P. L. de , Ruiz Duncan Dubugras A. , Ogasawara Eduardo
Published: April 2024

Este documento apresenta os referenciais de formação na área de Computação para os cursos de Bacharelado em Ciência da Dados (RF-CD-21). Estes Referenciais foram construídos em torno da noção de competência, em consonância com as competências definidas pela Força Tarefa em Ciência de Dados da Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) em 2021 (ACM Data Science Task Force (2021). Assim como feito pela SBC na preparação de um Currículo de Referência para outras áreas da Computação, as 17 (dezessete) competências apontadas como necessárias estão resumidas em 8 (oito) eixos de formação, de forma a facilitar a construção de currículos nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) brasileiras. Cada eixo de formação relaciona os conteúdos considerados úteis no desenvolvimento das competências necessárias. Por fim, este referencial busca nortear a construção de um Projeto Pedagógico de Curso (PPC) para cursos de graduação em Ciência de Dados pelas IES, proporcionando flexibilidade para que cada uma delas defina seus PPC conforme sua vocação e seus objetivos.
Posicionando a BNCC Computação: uma Comparação com Documentos Curriculares Internacionais
Authors: Eloy Adelmo , Alves Luiz , Blikstein Paulo , de Deus Lopes Roseli
Published: April 2024

A aproximação entre a Ciência da Computação e a Educação Básica é uma tendência global acelerada por várias motivações. No contexto das políticas públicas, a inclusão de conceitos de computação nos currículos nacionais busca legitimar e orientar ações descentralizadas para o desenvolvimento de habilidades relacionadas ao pensamento computacional. Recentemente, por meio do anexo de Computação à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), o Brasil definiu as habilidades específicas para serem desenvolvidas no âmbito da computação ao longo da Educação Básica, oferecendo a oportunidade de comparar essa política com a de outros países. Nesse contexto, a pergunta de pesquisa que norteia este estudo é: como as habilidades propostas na BNCC Computação se comparam com padrões curriculares de outros contextos? Para responder à pergunta, o estudo compara o documento curricular de computação brasileiro com o de dois países que adotam políticas semelhantes, utilizando técnicas de análise textual. Os resultados indicam um nível de detalhamento mais elevado na BNCC Computação do Brasil, com uma abordagem mais conceitual e menos aplicada, ainda que priorizando aspectos sociais dessa ciência. Apesar de tais resultados estarem limitados à análise dos documentos em si, eles fornecem insumos sobre possíveis forças e limitações do documento curricular que será implementado ao longo dos próximos anos, assim como de políticas derivadas a partir dele.
O que graduandos em informática consideram necessário aprender sobre Ética? Subsídios para a Educação em Computação
Authors: Henklain Marcelo Henrique Oliveira , Barreto Yaritza , Brito Filipe Gabriel Tomaz , Santos Marcus Vinicius Maia dos , Lobo Felipe Leite , Silva Luciano Ferreira
Published: April 2024

A Ética é crucial para profissionais da computação. Por isso o ensino dessa disciplina precisa ser cuidadosamente planejado. Assim, os nossos objetivos foram: (1) investigar o que graduandos em informática priorizam aprender sobre ética e, a partir disso e do conhecimento científico existente, (2) elaborar proposta de objetivos de aprendizagem (OAs). Para o Objetivo 1, coletamos dados de 38 alunos, cuja tarefa foi responder questionário sobre artigos do Código de Ética da SBC e temas considerados importantes de serem ensinados, e práticas antiéticas frequentes. Como resultado, observamos que eles priorizaram aprender sobre LGPD, privacidade, segurança, códigos de ética, pirataria e desinformação. Sobre o Objetivo 2, propusemos como resultado 40 OAs, que compõem o objetivo terminal de “Decidir comportamento mais promissor diante de dilema ético no trabalho em computação”, e um canvas para auxiliar a ensiná-los. Esperamos que essa proposta seja testada e aperfeiçoada em trabalhos futuros.
Formação geral e humana no currículo de Ciência da Computação
Authors: Delgado Carla A. D. M. , Silva João C. P. da , Teixeira Eldanae N. , Vivacqua Adriana S. , Rossetto Silvana , Valerio Juliana V.
Published: April 2024

Os currículos de cursos de Ciência da Computação no Brasil são muito voltados para a formação técnica do egresso, com ênfase em matemática e computação, e dão pouca atenção para os impactos da computação na sociedade. Uma oportunidade para diminuir esta lacuna surgiu a partir da obrigatoriedade da reserva mínima de dez por cento da carga horária total que os estudantes devem cumprir com atividades de extensão. Embora importante, apenas a inclusão da extensão como atividade obrigatória nos currículos não é suficiente para dar ao egresso uma visão mais ampla do papel do profissional da computação na sociedade. Neste trabalho, descrevemos o processo sistemático utilizado na construção de uma nova proposta curricular para o curso de Ciência da Computação da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, o qual incorporou análise de contexto, análise de riscos, estratégias e planos de ação para implantação de mudanças, visando uma metodologia orientada para a construção de um currículo mais flexível e atento às demandas da sociedade. A nova proposta curricular, já implantada, incorpora atividades de extensão universitária e outras oportunidades que permitam ao egresso ter uma formação mais humanista e mais abrangente, sem prejuízos para a sua formação técnica.
Advancing Chatbot Conversations: A Review of Knowledge Update Approaches
Authors: Da Costa Luis Antonio L. F. , Melchiades Mateus Begnini , Girelli Valéria Soldera , Colombelli Felipe , Araújo Denis Andrei de , Rigo Sandro José , Ramos Gabriel de Oliveira , Da Costa Cristiano André , Righi Rodrigo da Rosa , Barbosa Jorge Luis Victória
Published: April 2024

Conversational systems like chatbots have emerged as powerful tools for automating interactive tasks traditionally confined to human involvement. Fundamental to chatbot functionality is their knowledge base, the foundation of their reasoning processes. A pivotal challenge resides in chatbots' innate incapacity to seamlessly integrate changes within their knowledge base, thereby hindering their ability to provide real-time responses. The increasing literature attention dedicated to effective knowledge base updates, which we term content update, underscores the significance of this topic. This work provides an overview of content update methodologies in the context of conversational agents. We delve into the state-of-the-art approaches for natural language understanding, such as language models and alike, which are essential for turning data into knowledge. Additionally, we discuss turning point strategies and primary resources, such as deep learning, which are crucial for supporting language models. As our principal contribution, we review and discuss the core techniques underpinning information extraction as well as knowledge base representation and update in the context of conversational agents.
The Impact of Innovation Adoption on Sustainable Business Development in China: the role of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Performance
Authors: Hsu Ching-Chi
Published: April 2024

ESG as a phenomenon appears to be consistent with high quality development of economy of country like China, hence, implementation of ESG is essential to embrace sustainability. Thus, it is imperative to scrutinize the its effectiveness and, in this lieu, the study attempts to scrutinize the effectiveness of innovation adoption on the environmental, social and governance performance, and SBD of the electric vehicle industry in the context of China. Along with it, mediating role of ESG performance has also been explored in the study. Primary data was collected for the study and PLS-SEM methodology was used to evaluate the collected data. Results showcase that innovation adoption is positively correlated with ESG performance and SBD of the electric vehicle industry in China. The outcomes also exposed that the ESG performances significantly mediates the relationship between innovation adoption and SBD. In the light of the evidence, the analysis recommends that organizations must value their ESG performance in order to formulate relatable policies.
Does Digitalization Lead to Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in China?
Authors: Liang Fang
Published: April 2024

In the past 20 years, there has been an increased focus on the connection between investments in  digitalization, environment, and economic growth, however the effects of digitalization on energy efficiency  in developing nations have received little attention in empirical researches. therefore, the goal of current research is to study the effect of digitalization on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in China over 1995-2020. For this purpose, two separate models are formulated with energy efficiency and CO2 emissions as dependent variables and digitalization (measured by ICT technologies) as the explanatory variable. The study applies three time series approaches namely, Dynamic Ordinary Least Square (DOLS), Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS), and Canonical Cointegration Regression (CCR) to empirically estimate the study objectives. The study findings show that ICT plays positive role in promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability as coefficient of ICT is negative in both models. It was concluded from the findings that ICT sector has positive implications in terms of energy and environment in China. The study recommends the Chinese government and policy makers to pay attention and device effective policies for promotion of ICT sector in the country.
Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Energy Consumption and Economic Growth: An Empirical Assessment for China
Authors: Wang Yuanyuan , He Yucheng , Ahmed Shoaib
Published: April 2024

Regarding the association between information and communication technology (ICT) and economic growth and energy consumption, particularly in developing economies, there is a great deal of controversy and a lack of empirical study. This study applies Quantile Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (QARDL) approach to empirically probe into the effect of ICT on energy consumption and economic growth in China. Two corresponding models for energy consumption and economic growth are formulated and the data of all of the variables spanning over 1995-2021 period is taken from different secondary sources. The findings of the study reveal significant and positive impact of ICT on economic growth at all quantiles in the short and long run. Similarly ICT has significant and positive impact on energy consumption also at all quantiles. The Quantile Granger Causality test provides evidence for bidirectional causality between ICT and economic growth and ICT and energy consumption. Wald test proved the presence of and symmetric and linear association between ICT and economic growth and ICT and energy consumption at quantiles in the long and short run both. In the light of these findings, the study recommends the Chinese government and investors to have more investment in energy efficient ICT products that consume less energy and help increase in economic growth in China.
Das Weisungsrecht des Matrixmanagers
Authors: Dechert Hannah
Published: April 2024

In matrix organisations, matrix managers assume control of the operational business units that are detached from legal structures and give instructions to the employees integrated into them. The thesis focuses on this right to give instructions under labour law and shows how and within what limits it can be exercised by a matrix manager. In addition, aspects of works constitution law are examined and the rights and obligations of employees managed by a matrix manager are analysed. Furthermore, the thesis also deals with the question of whether the shareholders' meeting of a German limited liability company in a de facto group can delegate the right under company law to give instructions to a matrix manager.
The obscurities of jus ad bellum proportionality and its interplay with jus in bello
Authors: Schirwon Dana
Published: April 2024

Although not explicitly mentioned in Art. 51 of the UN Charter, there is a consensus that self-defence is inter alia restricted by proportionality. However, the content and scope of this so-called jus ad bellum proportionality are still controversial in international legal scholarship and practice. This book concretises the criterion with the help of the rules of interpretation of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, taking into account the extensive application of the proportionality requirement by states and UN institutions as subsequent practice pursuant to Art. 32 VCLT. As practice indicates, this book finally the relevance of the rules of international humanitarian law in the assessment of jus ad bellum proportionality.
Unternehmensübergreifende Personalpartnerschaft als Instrument flexibler Personalgestaltung
Authors: Kesisoglugil Benjamin
Published: April 2024

Unexpected crisis scenarios often result in companies having an unforeseeable surplus of workers, which may only be temporary. At the same time, it is possible that an increased demand for products or services in other sectors of the economy can hardly be met. In this context, a cross-company personnel partnership enables flexible solutions to bridge temporary personnel requirements on the one hand and existing personnel surpluses on the other. This book examines the different implementation models of cross-company personnel partnerships, classifies them in the existing legal context and provides specific design guidelines and options.
Vereinszweck und Gemeinnützigkeit
Authors: Schäfer Patrick
Published: April 2024

The legal practice of associations is characterized by non-profit law, as most recently expressed by the so-called “Kita-Decisions” of the Federal Court of Justice on the delimitation of association classes. In light of the growing awareness of the influence of non-profit law on the constitution of organizations under civil law, this work examines the purpose of associations from the perspective of civil law and non-profit law. The focus here is on the existence of a change of purpose in accordance with Sec. 33(1) sentence 2 German Civil Code (BGB), which is also examined for the reorganization of non-profit associations into for-profit companies, as well as the general relationship between non-profit status and the purpose of the association, which is of particular relevance when withdrawing from non-profit status.
Reformationsfolgenrecht und Rezeptionsfolgenrecht
Authors: Ku Yi-Hsin
Published: April 2024

The work deals with a current topic in both German and Taiwanese constitutional law - the sustainability of the respective religious law systems in the trend of changes of the role of religion and belief in the social and the legal order. Particular attention is paid to the significance of the right of religious communities to self-determination. The work is the first legal dissertation published in Germany that undertakes a comprehensive and material-rich comparison of the German and Taiwanese religious law systems, focusing on the respective prerequisites, definitions and applications of religious law for mutual comparison and criticism.
Political Theory of Art
Authors: Fransoni Alessio
Published: April 2024

The book enters the debate on the relationship between aesthetics and politics with an original and comprehensive theory. As Fransoni makes clear, a political theory is not a theory of politics, but a theory that deals with things, in this case art, in order to read them in the light of the political, i.e. in relation to human plurality. In the light of the political, the work of art and other common notions of art criticism find new and surprising definitions. At the same time, it is revealed how the work of art manifests some of the crucial relationships of politics, such as that between freedom and world. A political theory ultimately looks at art from the same perspective of plurality that art, together with other concepts of the political, helps to define.
Emotional Empathy and Its Relationship with Perceived Stress
Authors: Salerno Natalie , Urquijo Sebastián
Published: April 2024

Empathy is essential in the health care context as it affects diagnosis, care, adherence, and treatment effectiveness. In addition to influencing the doctor-patient relationship, it impacts the quality of life of professionals, as does stress. There are studies on the link between empathy and stress, and some conclude that stress decreases empathic disposition. Others propose that burnout is associated with empathic hypertrophy. From this, the question arises to know the way in which empathy and stress are related in the university population. To this end, a correlational study was carried out on 651 students from the National University of Mar del Plata (Argentina). Among the findings, a positive association between the level of perceived stress and emotional empathy stands out.
Use of data mining algorithms in chicken breeding: A systematic review
Authors: Louis Tyasi Thobela , Cyril Mathapo Madumetja , Mokoena Kwena , Rankotsane Hlokoe Victoria , Madikadike Molabe Kagisho
Published: April 2024

Data mining algorithms have been performed to reveal the factors that can be used to enhance live body weight and egg weight during chicken breeding. This work was conducted to systematically review the published articles on the use of data mining algorithms in chicken breeding. ScienceDirect, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar and were used for searching articles. Using the combination of chicken or chicken breeding, data mining algorithm or decision tree, body weight and egg weight as keywords. The results indicated that 8 articles were included from 120 articles were found from searching. The 8 included articles were published from 2016 to 2021 and most of them were originated from South Africa (n = 3) followed by Turkey (n = 2) with. CHAID as the most used data mining algorithm (n = 5) followed by CART (n = 4). Out of 8 included articles, 6 of them used coefficient of determination (R2) as the selection criteria and CART was found as the best model followed by the CHAID model. It is concluded that CART followed by CHAID data mining algorithms are the recommended models that might be used for improving egg production and growth performance of chickens.
Non-Coding RNAs Function as Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Wang Yingqi , Zhu Daling , Yu Hang
Published: April 2024

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a disease characterized by complex pathogenesis and high mortality rates following diagnosis. Non-coding RNA plays a pivotal role in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension, offering promising prospects as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for this condition. The utilization of nucleic acid drugs in disease treatment suggests the feasibility of packaging non-coding RNA into carrier systems and employing them in human pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment through appropriate delivery routes. However, currently, no nucleic acid drugs are available for the clinical treatment of PAH. Identifying active regions within non-coding RNA through molecular docking analysis and developing suitable nucleic acid drugs hold great potential for advancing the field of PAH therapeutics.
Beyond Borders: Impacts of the Syrian Refugee Crisis on Jordan
Authors: T. Bani Salameh Mohammed
Published: April 2024

This study examines the profound socio-political and economic ramifications brought about by the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan, a nation at the forefront of Middle Eastern hospitality toward displaced populations. With the influx of over 1.4 million Syrian refugees, Jordan faces unprecedented challenges that test its economic resilience, social fabric, political stability, and national identity. The research highlights Jordan’s commendable humanitarian response despite its limited resources, emphasizing the strain on public services, infrastructure, and the labor market. Furthermore, the study examines the international response to the crisis, critiquing the adequacy of global aid and the effectiveness of international policy interventions. It proposes a multidimensional approach to refugee support, encompassing immediate humanitarian aid, long-term development strategies, and policies that foster social integration and economic inclusion. This article underscores the need for a coordinated and compassionate international effort to alleviate the burdens on Jordan, encouraging a shift toward sustainable solutions that benefit both refugees and host communities. By highlighting the critical challenges and proposing actionable recommendations, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on global refugee crises and their impact on host countries like Jordan.
Perspective Chapter: Strategies for Achieving Full-Range of Vision – Multifocal IOLs and Surgical Options for Correcting Residual Refractive Errors
Authors: Jagić Mateja , Bohač Maja , Barišić Ante , Šabanović Dino , Blazhevska Sara , Žerjav Lucija
Published: April 2024

Currently, cataract is considered one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness globally. Due to the development of surgical techniques and intraocular lenses (IOL) design, patient’s demands for complete spectacle independence have grown continuously. Today, the procedure of multifocal IOL implantation is an option for providing a full-range of vision. Although technology has advanced, there are still some drawbacks, such as lower optical quality postoperatively and postoperative residual refractive error, which also greatly reduces spectacle independence, visual quality, and patient satisfaction. Basic options for residual refractive error are the prescription of glasses or contact lenses, but in patients who require life without optical aids, corneal refractive surgery has proven to be a safe and predictable solution. Predominantly, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) correction methods are applied, with an emphasis on Aberration-free excimer ablation profiles that do not include wavefront-guided treatments, given the uncertain methods of analyzing higher order aberrations (HOA) in patients with implanted multifocal IOLs.
Microbiome and Long-Term Health Considerations
Authors: Octavio Zavala-Soto Jose
Published: April 2024

All the tissues of our body are formed by cells, but there are at least 1–10 times more microbes than cells in it, which coexist in balance and help us maintain our health. Most of them are found in the intestine; through their interaction with the food, they produce a great variety of functions related to nutrition and the functioning of the nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems through their influence on gene programming, among others. It is now known that there are periods in life that are more sensitive and have greater long-term impacts that depend on the proper functioning of this large number of microbes in the human body. Pregnancy, birth, and the first 2 years of the life of a human are crucial stages that can predispose a person to health or disease, and in this chapter, we will be able to delve into the role played by cesarean section as a way of birth in this regard.
Exploring Reasons for Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake by Female Clinicians at AIC Kijabe Hospital
Authors: Belyse Arakaza  , Peter David Halestrap  , Stephanie Onguka
Published: April 2024

Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Local data suggests that the uptake of cervical cancer screening is low among the general population. Clinicians play a vital role in the fight against cervical cancer. However regional data demonstrates a low uptake of cervical cancer screening among clinicians. This study aimed at exploring reasons for personal screening uptake and recommendations to increase screening uptake among female clinicians at AIC Kijabe Hospital.  This was a qualitative study using 22 in-depth interviews with female clinicians. Data analysis was done using thematic analysis. Personal cervical cancer screening uptake was mostly facilitated by the perception of risk, the desire to model positive health behavior and the convenience of awareness campaigns. Aversion to the screening process was a major barrier to screening among this population. Some of the female clinicians’ suggestions to improve clinicians’ screening uptake were details on how to improve the screening process. Significant barriers deter cervical cancer screening among this population. Increasing knowledge and improving the screening process might improve screening uptake among female clinicians at AIC Kijabe Hospital.
Influence of Strategic Formulation on the Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya
Authors: Sekere Karimi , Kiriri Peter , Njenga Kepha
Published: April 2024

This study addressed the influence of strategic formulation on the performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya. Methodically, the study was guided by the positivist research philosophy and applied cross-sectional descriptive research design. The population of the study targeted was 622 Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises registered under the Kenya Association of Manufacturers membership, based in Kenya. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted to select 243 managers and business owners. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire based on the research objectives. Data collection was conducted in a structured inexpensive and minimal time-consuming manner, assisting in answering the when, who, where, what, and how questions and also to determine whether a relationship exists between the dependent and independent variables. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were employed for analysis. The descriptive statistics revealed that mission had the highest average mean of 4.19, while vision, goals, and policies had an average mean of 4.12 each. Regression analysis found that strategic formulation significantly predicted performance, ꞵ = .300, t =7.292, p = .000, hence the null hypothesis was rejected.  The study concluded that strategic formulation substantially influences the performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya. the study therefore recommends that the management should also review the mission, vision, goals, and policies of the firms frequently and accordingly as it helps in performance improvement.
Representations of Gender Based Violence in Kenyan Soaps and their Reverberation on Audience attitudes, perceptions and Behaviour
Authors: Kung'u Susan , Kamau Sam
Published: April 2024

This research study adopted an analytical design to examine the representations of gender-based violence in Kenyan soap operas and their reverberation on viewer attitudes, perceptions, and behaviour. Grounded in media representation, framing theory, and social constructivism, the study explored the multifaceted depictions of gender-based violence within these popular television dramas. Employing content analysis and focus group discussions as research methods, the study aimed to uncover patterns, themes, and underlying messages pertaining to gender-based violence in the selected soap operas. Through content analysis, the research analyzed the portrayal of gender-based violence, while focus group discussions provided a platform to delve into viewer perspectives, interpretations, and responses to these representations. By combining these research methods, this study endeavored to illuminate the impact and consequences of these media portrayals on viewer attitudes, perceptions, and behaviour. The findings of this study will contribute valuable insights to media policy and practice, social intervention strategies, and audience engagement approaches.
Political Pursuit of Unity: A Narrative Inquiry into the Davidic Reign and its Typology in the Oyo Empire
Authors: Adegbile Wole
Published: April 2024

This is a contextual-biblical study on how political leaders can effectively pursue national unity amid diversity. Psalm 133 is one of the remarkable biblical texts on unity, it, therefore, becomes a major standpoint in this study. First, the study draws a connection between Psalm 133 and David’s reign, otherwise called Davidic unity reign. Second, it examines the unification strategy in the Oyo Empire and highlights its similarity in comparison with the Davidic unity reign. The methodology used in the study is narrative inquiry. It investigates the life of David in connection to Psalm 133 bringing out the relevant narrative behind the psalm. It also inquires about the historical narrative of the Oyo Empire with the aim of uncovering the political practices that were geared towards the unity of the empire. All the information in the study was gleaned from existing literature. Based on biographical, historical, and comparative analysis, it is evident that both King David’s Israel and Alaafin’s Oyo Empire have the worship of a divine being as their tool of unity. The major antithesis is that while Yahweh, the universal God, used David to unite all the tribes of Israel through worship, Alaafin used Sango, a tribal god, to unify all the people under his ruler-ship.
Driving Digital Transformation in Insurance Firms: Unleashing the Power of Identifying Adaptive Challenges Behavior
Authors: John ogilla Odindo  , George K'aol  , Kefah Njenga
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of identifying adaptive challenges behavior on the digital transformation of insurance firms in Kenya. Guided by the research question on the relationship between identifying adaptive challenges behavior and digital transformation, the study employed an adaptive leadership theoretical framework and a postpositivist philosophical stance. A descriptive correlational research design was adopted, and data were collected from a target population of 392 through a self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 127 supervisors was drawn from the 56 insurance firms listed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority. The ordinal logistic regression results indicated a good model, which explained 59.7% of the variance in digital transformation and significantly predicted digital transformation β2 = -4.787, p ≤ .05.  Hence, identifying adaptive challenges behavior has significant influence on the digital transformation of insurance firms in Kenya. The research recommended that identifying adaptive challenges behavior is emphasized in driving digital transformation in the insurance industry.
Influence of Security Governance on Enterprise Security Risk Management Adoption in Chartered Universities in Kenya
Authors: Levis Omusugu Amuya  , Peterson Mwai Kariuki  , Consolata Ndung'u Thuranira
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of security governance on Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) adoption in Kenya’s chartered universities. We utilized the diffusion of innovation theory to explain security governance as an organizational characteristic that steers and guides ESRM adoption in universities. From a target of 60 chartered universities, we randomly selected a sample of 22 public and 20 private chartered universities. We collected data from a security executive from the main campus of each of the sampled universities using a self-administered questionnaire. Spearman’s correlation results revealed that security governance had a strong, positive, and statistically significant influence on ESRM adoption; rs (33) =.524; p =.002. Ordinal logistic regression analysis indicated a good model, which explained 53.4% of the variance in ESRM adoption. Therefore, security governance has a significant influence on ESRM adoption. We have discussed managerial implications and suggested future research directions.
The Effects of Monitoring and Evaluation on Delivery of Quality HIV Care Services in County Hospitals
Authors: Jalla Jaldesa  , Serah Kimaru
Published: April 2024

Developing countries face significant difficulties that are identified with the arrangement of low-quality medical care administrations which have been ascribed to insufficient information and abilities compounded with low staff individuals. M&E in Kenya is feeble with helpless data and information sharing. Nonetheless, the current M&E frameworks actually have disconnected exercises, various program-explicit M&E structures and the current M&E frameworks fulfilling the revealing necessities of benefactors. These difficulties have made a powerless culture of data use and request and provision of quality HIV care services. The purpose of the study; toascertain the effects of monitoring and evaluation on delivery of quality HIV care services in county hospitals. The study was guided by the following research objectives; To establish the effect of processes analysis on delivery of quality HIV care services, to examine the effect of continuous monitoring on delivery of quality HIV care services, to understand the effect of proper documentation and data reporting on delivery of quality HIV care services and to examine the effect of quality technology on delivery of quality HIV care services. The study was guided by the theory of change and program theory. The study targets 25 respondents, health care workers providing the HIV care services. The data collection tools used included; questionnaire-guided guided interview. Descriptive research design was used in the study. Qualitative data was used and analyzed using descriptive statistic while qualitative data using content analysis, the content of the open finished inquiries is considered and partitioned into topics guided by the destinations of the examination. However, Qualitative data will likewise be changed into quantitative data and broke down by the assistance of SPSS as per the main objectives of the research. The data will be utilizing frequency tables, bar graphs and pie charts.