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Combating School Shootings
Authors: Fegett David
Published: May 2023

Mass shootings worldwide have become commonplace, and the number of shootings occurring within educational facilities is unacceptable. This chapter will examine the incident through the lens of cumulative strain, demonstrating the theoretical application of this event. Through the understanding of cumulative strain, threat assessment tools can be enhanced to provide more significant opportunities for prevention. This chapter will highlight two distinct areas: police response to active shooters and the responsibilities of school administrators concerning the preparation, intervention, and prevention of the next school shooting. Establishing the best prevention methods may not prevent the next active shooter; however, it enables stakeholders to mitigate the opportunity and hopefully identify those at risk of dangerous behavior. This chapter will also explore the impact of both legislative efforts designed to create safer environments in our schools and the impact of developing best-practice threat assessment tools.
The Impact of Routine Activities on the Number of School Shooting Injuries and Fatalities
Authors: Joseph Justin J. , Purser Christoper W. , Elia Elizabeth , Yelderman Logan A.
Published: May 2023

The current study goal was to examine the impact of routine activities theory (RAT) on school shooting injuries and fatalities to propose theoretically grounded policies. The current study involves a negative binomial analysis of 932 school shooting incidents from the K-12 school shooting database (K-12 SSDB). The results suggest that pre-planned attacks and firearm types were significantly related to the number of school shooting causalities. The findings suggest policy development and implementation should concentrate on the motivated offender and target suitability component of routine activities theory to reduce school shooting casualties. Specifically, policies should concentrate on limiting access to firearms, and specific types (i.e., rifles), and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students.
Prospects of Blockchain Technology in Finance Sustainability
Authors: Kaur Gurpreet , Bansal Mehak , Kaur Taranpreet
Published: May 2023

Blockchain technology is a multidisciplinary approach that is growing fast in the economy. The attributes possessed by blockchain are evident in many sectors in the economy such as banking, financial services, innovation, creativity, etc. Blockchain has brought out a revolutionary change in the economy as it provides transparency, cost efficiency, accuracy. Application of blockchain technologies in finance will help in attaining sustainability. The chapter provides comprehensive review of past studies on the role of blockchain technologies in financial services and in enhancing financial performances. The study will provide better insights to the managers of the financial institutions regarding the pros and cons of blockchain technology.
Marketing Trends in the Cryptocurrency Industry
Authors: Kumar Dinesh , Kaur Tavleen , Bajaj Sakshi , Juneja Manmeet Singh
Published: May 2023

This chapter examines the marketing trends and strategies used in the cryptocurrency industry. A qualitative research design was used, with case studies of five cryptocurrency firms as the primary data source. Secondary data sources such as websites, social media accounts, articles, and blogs were also analyzed. The study found that content marketing, social media marketing, and influencer marketing are the industry's most commonly used marketing strategies. Community building and brand reputation were also found to be essential for the success of companies operating in the cryptocurrency industry. However, the study's limitations including the limited sample size, reliance on secondary data, the potential for researcher bias, and lack of triangulation should be considered when interpreting the findings. The insights gained from this study can inform the development of marketing strategies in the cryptocurrency industry and guide future research in this area.
Bloodstream Infections in Infants and Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Ward Jessica , Herrera-Eguizabal Josseline , Andersen Keirsten , Ryan Kelsey , Guerrero Melanie , Glucoft Marisa , Murray Paula
Published: May 2023

Background

Children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery are at risk for laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections (LCBIs). These infections can lead to morbidity, mortality, and increased health care costs. The role of mucosal barrier injury in causing LCBIs is unknown.

Objectives

To describe characteristics of LCBIs in patients admitted to cardiac intensive care and step-down units and to assess frequencies of National Healthcare Safety Network infection types and associations with organism classification, patient clinical factors, and infection outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective cohort analysis using manual electronic medical record data abstraction included children with congenital heart disease who developed an LCBI while receiving inpatient cardiac care between August 2011 and November 2018 at one institution. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and outcome variables were collected and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results

Eighty-seven patients with congenital heart disease developed 103 LCBIs during the study time frame. The most common causative microorganisms were gram-positive bacteria, including Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Sixty-three percent of causative organisms were characterized as originating from mucosal barrier injury, although no infections met National Healthcare Safety Network criteria for mucosal barrier injury LCBIs.

Conclusions

Translocation of bacteria through injured gut mucosa may cause bloodstream infections in children with congenital heart disease. Further investigation is warranted to understand microbiome changes that adversely select pathogenic gut organisms. Preventive care to maintain intact gut function and a healthy microbiome should be explored for this patient population.
Utility of a “Lavender Lounge” to Reduce Stress Among Critical Care Registered Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Smith Stephanie A. , Kokoczka Lynne , Cottrell Constance
Published: May 2023

Background

Work-related stressors are present in almost every profession, but many believe nurses caring for critically ill patients experience additional and unique stresses. Results of previous studies have demonstrated the potential benefits of various interventions to reduce stress among intensive care nurses. However, the practicality of nurses taking time out from a busy unit to meet their own needs remains in question.

Objectives

To assess intensive care nurses’ perceptions of the usability of a lounge designed to support them in refreshing and renewing themselves after stressful clinical situations.

Methods

This study used a descriptive, cross-sectional design and survey methodology with a convenience sample of registered nurses from a medical intensive care unit.

Results

Of 250 registered nurses eligible for participation, 54 (21.6%) completed surveys, and of those, 31 (57%) reported having used the lounge within the past month. Nurses reported having coverage provided by colleagues, visiting during their lunch break, and having low unit acuity were facilitators of lounge use. Barriers included high unit acuity, high unit census, and high patient care demands with no one available to cover patient assignments.

Conclusions

The variables that lead to stress and burnout among medical intensive care unit nurses also prevent nurses from using a “relaxation room.” A more effective approach may be organizational change that supports reduction of workload through increased staffing, prearranged breaks during shifts, and increased recovery time between shifts by limiting work to no more than 40 hours per week.
Risk Factors Associated With Pressure Injury in Critically Ill Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Shields Ashlee , Lin Jiuann-Huey Ivy
Published: May 2023

Background

Children with congenital heart disease have unique risk factors associated with the pathophysiology of an abnormal heart; hence, this population is most likely at increased risk of acquiring a pressure injury during hospitalization. Few studies have included patients with congenital heart disease or examined the factors unique to these patients.

Objective

To identify risk factors associated with pressure injury development in children with congenital heart disease.

Methods

This retrospective study used a convenience sample from hospital-acquired data at an urban, tertiary, free-standing children’s hospital. Patients were admitted to the intensive care unit between 2011 and 2018 with a diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Chi-square analysis was done to compare risk factors between patients, and logistic regression analysis was used to predict the probability that a patient would acquire a pressure injury.

Results

Eighty-two (30.5%) of the 269 patients in this study acquired pressure injuries. Sixty-six patients with pressure injuries met the inclusion criteria for analysis; 82% of those patients had had corticosteroids prescribed, and 71% were receiving anticoagulants. The overall predictive model for acquiring a pressure injury indicated an odds ratio of 3.25 (95% CI, 1.58-6.65) with an anticoagulant and an odds ratio of 9.98 (95% CI, 4.68-21.3) with a prescribed corticosteroid (P < .001 for both factors). Inpatient mortality was significantly associated with pressure injuries.

Conclusions

Corticosteroid and anticoagulant use were contributing factors in the development of pressure injuries in children with congenital heart disease.
Assessment of biological effect of nab-paclitaxel combined with gemcitabine, using contrast enhanced ultrasonography and elastography, in advanced pancreatic ductal carcinoma: A single-center pilot study
Authors: Dahel Yanis , Chanez Brice , Zemmour Christophe , Piana Gilles , Mitry Emmanuel , Giovannini Marc
Published: May 2023

EUS associated with contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS (CH-EUS) and EUS elastography (EUS-E) are used in clinical practice to assess pancreatic tumor at the diagnosis. In case of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with liver metastasis, nab-paclitaxel combined with gemcitabine is a first-line treatment option. We aimed to assess the modification of PDAC microenvironment induced by the combination of nab-paclitaxel with gemcitabine, by endoscopic ultrasonography techinics. This single center phase III study conducted between February 2015 and June 2016 included patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma with mesurable liver metastasis and no prior cancer treatment fit for two cycles of nab-paclitaxel combined with gemcitabine. We aimed to perform EUS with CH-EUS and EUS-E of the pancreatic tumor, CT scan and contrast enhanced ultrasonogram (CE-US) of a reference liver metastasis, before and after the two cylces of chemotherapy. Primary end point was modification of vascularizaion of primary tumor and a reference liver metastasis. Secondary end points were modification of stromal content, safety profile of drug combination and tumor response rate. Sixteen patients were analyzed, but only 13 received two cycled of chemotherapy (CT) (toxicity [n = 1] or death [n = 2]). There was no statistical modification induced by CT concering vascularity of primary tumor (time to maximum intensity P = 0.24, value of maximum intensity P = 0.71, hypoechogenic aspect generated by injection of contrast enhancing agent), vascularity of a reference liver metastasis (time to maximum intensity P = 0.99, value of maximum intensity P = 0.71) and tumor elasticity (P = 0.22). Eleven patients had tumor response assessement, 6/11 (54%) had measurable disease response 4/11 (36%) with partial responses and 2/11 (18%) with stable disease. All other patients showed disease progression. No serious side effects occurred, 6/11 patients had a dose adjustment. We did not show significant modification of vascularity and elasticity but these results should be taken with caution because of important limitations.
A Chinese prospective multicenter cohort study evaluating EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections using the Hot AXIOS system
Authors: Li Peng , Zhang Zheng , Wang Sheng , Jin Zhendong , Du Yiqi , Yang Aiming , Feng Yunlu , Zou Xiaoping , Wang Lei , Wang Xiaoyan , Tian Li , Zhou Pinghong , Zhang Yiqun , Liu Jun , Ding Zhen , Zhang Junwen , Yang Jian , Sun Siyu , Zhang Shutian
Published: May 2023

Background and Objectives:

The Hot AXIOS system, which features a cautery-enhanced lumen-apposing metal stent, facilitates EUS-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic fluid collection (PFC). We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stents in a multicenter Chinese cohort.

Patients and Methods:

Thirty patients from nine centers with a single pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) or walled-off necrosis (WON) who underwent EUS-guided transgastric or transduodenal drainage with the novel stent were prospectively enrolled.

Results:

We included 15 (50%) patients with PPs and 15 (50%) with WONs. The mean diameter of the PFCs was 11.06 ± 3.56 cm. Stent placement was technically successful in all patients (100%), whereas clinical success was achieved in 93.3% of patients (28/30). Clinical success was defined as the alleviation of clinical symptoms combined with at least a 50% reduction in PFC diameter within 60 days after surgery. 73.3% (22/30) of AXIOS stents were removed after reaching clinical success in the 1st month of follow-up. A total of 14 (46.7%) PFC-associated infections occurred (4 pre- and 10 postoperation), which recovered within 1 week after treatment. Other complications included three (10%) partially or fully blocked stents and two (6.7%) stent migrations. Regarding the fully opened stent without blocking, complete remission of PFCs within 1 month was independently predicted by a previous pancreatitis attack > 6 months prior (adjusted odds ratio: 11.143; 95% confidence interval: 1.108–112.012; P = 0.041).

Conclusion:

EUS-guided drainage of PFCs using the Hot AXIOS system is safe and efficient. Regarding completely patent stents, a previous pancreatitis attack > 6 months prior predicts a greater chance of achieving 100% remission of PFCs within 1 month of AXIOS treatment.
Efficacy of Oral Ivermectin as Empirical Prophylaxis for Strongyloidiasis in Patients Treated with High-Dose Corticosteroids: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Yongbantom Akedanai , Sribenjalux Wantin , Manomaiwong Natapong , Meesing Atibordee
Published: May 2023

People living in areas endemic for strongyloidiasis are at risk of latent Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Corticosteroid therapy is a well-established risk factor for life-threatening hyperinfection syndrome and disseminated disease owing to suppression of the immune system. There are limited data available on the efficacy and cost of providing oral ivermectin prophylaxis to all patients receiving high-dose corticosteroids for strongyloidiasis in endemic areas. We thus conducted this retrospective cohort study at Khon Kaen University’s Srinagarind Hospital from 2015 to 2019. Inclusion criteria were as follows: age ≥ 18 years, having received ≥ 0.5 mg/kg/day of prednisolone or equivalent for at least 14 days, and hospitalization during the study period. A total of 250 patients were included in the study: 125 in the empirical prophylaxis group (prescribed ivermectin even if fecal examination results were negative or nonexistent) and the remaining patients in the definite therapy group (prescribed ivermectin only if S. stercoralis was detected by fecal examination). The prevalence of strongyloidiasis at enrollment estimated by fecal examination was 5.5%. Ivermectin was given to 125 patients (100%) in the prophylaxis group compared with 12 (9.6%) in the definite therapy group (P value < 0.001). During the 12-month follow-up period, S. stercoralis was detected in three patients, two in the prophylaxis group and one in the definite therapy group (P value = 1.000). No cases of hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated disease were found. The empirical prophylaxis strategy had a significantly higher cost than the definite therapy strategy (563 versus 254, P value < 0.001) and did not demonstrate superior efficacy in strongyloidiasis prevention.
Diseño, implementación y evaluación de un MOOC para el desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales en educación superior.
Authors: Ponce Ceballos Salvador , Martínez Soto Yessica , García Cabrero Benilde
Published: May 2023

El artículo documenta el proceso realizado para el diseño de un MOOC (Massive Open Online Course, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales dirigido a estudiantes de educación superior. Se describe tanto la fundamentación de la propuesta, como las fases del proceso. De igual forma, se describen los resultados de la evaluación del curso después de su implementación, para lo cual se utilizaron dos instrumentos: el primero fue diseñado ad hoc, para medir la satisfacción, mientras que el segundo midió el desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional y las habilidades sociales; mediante un instrumento previamente validado en población latinoamericana.
Salud mental para la prevención de consumo de sustancias adictivas en adolescentes de bachillerato.
Authors: Cruz Bello Patricia , Martínez Albarrán Dora María Cleotilde , De La Cruz Martínez Alejandra , Jiménez Vargas Diana , Calderón Miranda Margarita
Published: May 2023

Con el objetivo de Analizar la relación entre salud mental y consumo de sustancias adictivas, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, con muestra de 101 adolescentes a quienes se aplicó el Cuestionario de Tamizaje de Problemas en Adolescentes. Se obtuvo como resultado que el 37.7% presentó riesgo en cuanto al uso de sustancias y 51.5% en la dimensión salud mental; se encontró un nivel de significancia de .373. Se concluye que se realice un abordaje integral interdisciplinario, diseñando e implementando estrategias de autocuidado para promover la salud mental y prevenir las adicciones en los adolescentes.
El uso adecuado del acompañamiento tutorial en educación secundaria.
Authors: García Canales María Esther
Published: May 2023

La investigación analiza cómo se emplea el tiempo de acompañamiento tutorial en educación secundaria. Se da a conocer el planteamiento del problema, las preguntas de investigación, los objetivos y la justificación. Se muestra el sustento teórico y se presentan las consideraciones a la que se llegaron al terminar esta investigación.
Métodos de enseñanza de la técnica-táctica en grupos de fútbol juvenil de ITESM Toluca.
Authors: Millán Villanueva Jesús Alberto
Published: May 2023

Debido a la necesidad de trabajar a distancia por el fenómeno de la pandemia, se llevó a las sesiones formativas de entrenamiento a un terreno virtual, obligando a docentes de todos los niveles y áreas a adaptarse, reinventarse y crear nuevas estrategias, que permitan llevar la enseñanza a los estudiantes hasta sus casas. En la educación física y actividades deportivas, la intervención didáctica es compleja. El presente artículo describe la forma en que adecuaron los métodos de enseñanza los formadores responsables de los grupos de fútbol juvenil del Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Toluca (ITESM Toluca) al trabajar de manera virtual y los resultados obtenidos en los aspectos técnicos y tácticos de los grupos de estudio.
Estimulación del lenguaje verbal en los niños de 4 a 5 años.
Authors: Rea Tutillo Paola Estefania , Viera Camana Carlos Daniel , Chancusi Herrera Anita Azucena
Published: May 2023

El presente artículo es el resultado de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo implementar recursos didácticos para la estimulación del lenguaje verbal en los infantes de 4 a 5 años. El estudio tiene una base metodológica de índole cualitativa, basada en una investigación bibliográfica documental con el uso de técnicas e instrumentos de recolección de datos como la entrevista y la observación. La propuesta planteó una guía didáctica que contiene actividades y recursos para la estimulación del lenguaje. La guía se aplicó y obtuvo resultados positivos, ya que los niños se motivaron, participaron activamente y fortalecieron su lenguaje verbal, potencializando su desarrollo integral.
Comportamientos sexuales de riesgo para embarazos no deseados e infecciones de transmisión sexual en estudiantes universitarios mexicanos.
Authors: Delgado Delgado Josefina , Bueno Brito Cornelio , Brito Delgado Hugo Cesar , Pérez Castro Eduardo , Petatán Mendoza Silverio
Published: May 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los comportamientos sexuales de riesgo predominantes, relacionados con el embarazo no deseado y contagio de infecciones de transmisión sexual en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Se realizó estudio transversal. Participaron 187 estudiantes de licenciatura en enfermería con edad promedio de 20.86 años. La información se obtuvo mediante un instrumento tipo cuestionario anónimo. Los universitarios revelan comportamientos sexuales de riesgo que pueden afectar su salud y proyecto de vida. 67.9% de los participantes inició las actividades sexuales antes de 21 años, 43.9% recurren con amigos o compañeros cuando quieren conocer sobre salud sexual y reproductiva. El 65.5% de estudiantes no usan algún método anticonceptivo durante las relaciones sexuales. 37.0% han tenido 3 o más parejas sexuales.
Estilos de vida sostenibles: Una revisión sistemática (2013-2022).
Authors: Pelayo Zavalza Adrián Ricardo , Gómez Chávez Lino Francisco Jacobo , César Arnaiz Fernanda
Published: May 2023

Los estilos de vida sostenibles son un clúster de diversos comportamientos, hábitos de consumo e identidades que satisfacen necesidades actuales de la población con equidad intergeneracional. El objetivo es analizar los estudios realizados de estilos de vida sostenibles mediante una revisión sistemática. Se hizo una búsqueda en la Web of Science utilizando las palabras claves en inglés “sustainable lifestyles” donde se encontraron 311 documentos. Se utilizó el protocolo PRISMA para la selección y análisis de los artículos. Se encontraron cinco principales variables de estudio: alimentación, consumo responsable, transporte y/o movilidad, ocio y vivienda. Ocio y vivienda son áreas de oportunidad para explorar y desarrollar desde otras disciplinas y que enriquezcan el campo de estudio de los estilos de vida sostenibles.
Influencia de la planificación estratégica en la ejecución presupuestal de la Dirección de Redes Integradas de Salud Lima Este, 2022.
Authors: Saravia Pineda Silvia , Choy Galindo Johana Melania
Published: May 2023

El siguiente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la relación de la influencia de la planificación estratégica y su correspondencia directa con la ejecución del presupuesto, para lo que se escogió una muestra perteneciente a las Redes Integradas de Salud en Lima Este, durante lo que va del año 2022. El método que sustenta este trabajo fue descriptivo exploratorio partiendo del presupuesto asignado para ese año y comparándolo con la gestión real de cada una de las áreas. Los resultados recogidos brindan elementos suficientes para proponer y desarrollar un conjunto de medidas de planificación, cuestión que involucrará de mejor forma a los trabajadores del sector como parte del protagonismo que deben ejercer para un óptimo funcionamiento de la institución mencionada.
El impacto de la gestión de riesgos en el área de tecnologías de la información en las PYMES.
Authors: Gutiérrez-Ortiz Manuel Eduardo , Moreno Herrera Ana Elisa
Published: May 2023

En este artículo se analiza el impacto de la gestión de riesgos en el área de tecnologías de la información en las PyMES de la zona Tampico – Madero – Altamira. Se pretende determinar si la gestión de riesgos está correlacionada con un beneficio cuantitativo en el área de las tecnologías de la información de las empresas mencionadas. El tipo de estudio es correlacional explicativo, basado en una investigación de campo. La técnica utilizada para la recopilación de datos fue mediante la aplicación de cuestionarios, aplicando una prueba piloto para validarlos; posteriormente, se realizó un análisis cuantitativo para medir los grados de correlación e impacto de cada una de las variables definidas.
Evolución al valor del capital humano en América Latina y el caribe - ALC: una revisión sistemática.
Authors: Zea Huaraya Carlos , Cari Cuentas Balvina Elizabeth
Published: May 2023

Este artículo de revisión sistemática considera un estudio de la evolución al valor del capital humano, enfatizando en el capital humano como un modelo de progreso, con un elemento importante que son las personas en su crecimiento económico. En la metodología, nos apoyamos por el enfoque cualitativo, por lo que utilizamos la recolección de información y su análisis, revelando un proceso de interpretación, porque se buscó encontrar los principales desafíos que se deben enfrentar en la evolución al valor del capital humano, y a partir de ello, tener un punto comparativo que analiza diversos artículos científicos que proponen resolver la problemática en los países latinoamericanos y el Caribe.
The Reality of Empowerment Women Leaders in Druze Schools within the Green Line and Its Relationship to their Job Performance
Authors: Ali Safi Huseein , Ashour Mohammed Ali , Al Omari Mousa Akram Mahmoud
Published: May 2023

The study aimed to diagnose the reality of women leadership empowerment of subordinates in Druze schools within the Green Line and its relationship to their job performance, and to findout the factors that influence this. To achieve the aims of the study and to answer its questions, a correlational descriptive, survey methodology was used, using the questionnaire that was distributed to the study sample consisting of (290) individuals who were chosen in a simple random way represented by the study population.

The results showed that the level of women leadership empowerment of subordinates came to a large degree too, and that the level of their job performance came to a large degree. In addition, the results showed a positive statistical significant correlation between the level of women leadership empowerment of subordinates, and their job performance in the Druze schools within the Green Line. Further to the results of the study, the study recommended that women leaders become encouraged to use the areas of administrative empowerment that is reflected positively in the level of job performance of subordinates.
The Degree of Participation of Educational Advisors in Decision making in Northern District Schools within the Green Line and their Relationship to Administrative Empowerment
Authors: Al Heeb Ola Husein , Oleimat Saleh Naser , Khasawneh Anis Saqer
Published: May 2023

This study aims to identify the degree of educational advisors' participation in administrative decision-making in schools from the point of view of principals and advisors, and to identify the level of administrative empowerment of educational advisors in schools, as well as the relationship between the participation of educational advisors in making administrative decisions and their relationship to administrative empowerment. To achieve the aims of the study and to answer its questions a descriptive correlational methodology was used. The study sample was chosen in a simple random way representing the study population, during the academic year (2019-2020) as the sample included (441) respondents, the results showed that the degree of educational advisors participation in decision-making The administration in the Northern District inside the Green Line was large, and the results also showed that the level of administrative empowerment among educational advisors in schools in the Northern District within the Green Line was large, as well, and the results showed that there was a statistically significant correlation (α = 0.05) between the degree of educational advisors' participation In making administrative decisions in Northern District schools inside the Green Line and their relationship to their administrative empowerment.
Intellectual Efficiency of Primary School Principals in the North within the Green Line and its Relationship to Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Hegazy Reham Samir , Jubran Ali Mohammad
Published: May 2023

The study aimed to identify the relationship between intellectual efficiency and emotional intelligence among primary school principals in the North within the Green Line from teachers' point of view. The study sample consisted of (460) primary school teachers. To achieve the study objectives, descriptive survey methodology was used. The results showed that the level of intellectual efficiency among primary school principals was high from teachers' point of view, while emotional intelligence was moderate. The results revealed statistically significant differences in intellectual efficiency level among primary school principals due to qualification, in favor of Bachelor degree, while there were no statistically significant differences due to gender and experience. Also the results revealed statistically significant differences in emotional intelligence level among primary school principals due to qualification, in favor of Bachelor degree, while there were no statistically significant differences due to gender and experience. It was found that there was a statistically significant positive relationship between intellectual efficiency and emotional intelligence among primary school principals from teachers' point of view.
Developing a List of Criteria for Assessing the Instruction Performance of Computer Science Teachers in Jordan Based on International Standards
Authors: Fares Sanaa Jamil , El-Shara Ibrahim Ahmad
Published: May 2023

This study aimed at developing a list of criteria for assessing the instruction performance of Computer science teachers and identifying the extent of their achievement of it, and whether their estimates has difference according to their gender and teaching experience. The descriptive developmental methodologyvwas used. The sample included (223) randomly selected teachers. To achieve the aims of the study, an instrument was developed included a list of criteria for assessing the instruction performance of Computer science teachers; and distributed on five Subdomains: Computational culture; Evaluation skills; Information security; Technology ethics; and technological literacy. The instrument included (49) indicators reflecting teaching performance. The validity and reliability of the instrument were assured.

The results showed that the computer science teachers have highly achieved the proposed standards in their instructions, from their own point of view, and the results did not reveal a statistically significant difference between the averages of computer science teachers estimates of their achievement degree of the proposed standards according to the gender and teaching experience variables.
Sustainable Expatriate Management: Rethinking International Assignments
Authors: Schmitz Marina A. , Ommen Enno , Karlshaus Anja
Published: May 2023

This article explores the concept of sustainable expatriate management, which incorporates environmental, social, and economic factors, and how it can be implemented in a corporate context. We argue that with increasing societal and environmental issues, it is crucial to revisit the overall global philosophy and policies, including the expatriate life cycle. We apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework to examine how businesses can remodel their practices to become more resilient. Furthermore, based on a systematic literature review, we identified gaps in research on the integration of environmental factors into sustainable expatriate management. Lastly, this article presents a model for understanding the three layers of sustainability in expatriate management, which can assist practitioners in identifying blind spots and material topics.
Sonic Scanner Helps in Identifying Reservoir Potential and Isotropic Characteristics of Khasib Formation
Authors: Al-Ameri Nagham , Hamd-Allah Sameera
Published: May 2023

Natural fractures provide an important reservoir space and migration channels for oil and gas reservoirs and control the reservoir potential. Therefore, it is essential to understand the methods for identifying accurate reservoir permeability and characterizing reservoir fractures. In particular, using conventional measurements to identify permeability and characterize fractures is very expensive. While using conventional logging data is very challenging, and an efficient characterization correlation method is urgently needed. In this paper, we have evaluated reservoir potential based on the sensitivity of sonic scanner tools to fluid mobility, maximum stress direction, and fractures presence. This tool provides a continuous estimation of these important parameters along the studied formation using a real field data. Dispersion behavior based on the difference between the maximum and minimum energy of the studied formation is used to detect reservoir heterogeneity and anisotropy. Dispersion analysis shows the presence of inhomogeneous anisotropy in several intervals along the studied formation. The methodology used in this paper provides an accurate estimation of reservoir permeability varies from 1 to 100 md. Also, the application of this technique shows an accepted percent error of reservoir permeability estimation reaches to 7% when compared to laboratory core measurements. The average direction of the maximum horizontal stress in the studied formation is detected to be NW10 to N16E. The study results prove that the proposed technique is effective for the identification of important reservoir properties in the oil industry.
Klasifikasi Penyakit Jantung Menggunakan Algoritma Decision Tree Series C4.5 Dengan Rapidminer
Authors: Agus Oka Gunawan I Made , Indah Saraswati I Dewa Ayu , Riswana Agung I Dewa Gede , Eka Putra I Putu
Published: May 2023

Penyakit jantung masih menjadi salah satu penyebab utama kematian tertinggi di Indonesia dan dunia baik pria maupun wanita pada segala usia. Untuk menekan jumlah kematian akibat penyakit jantung, maka dari itu perlunya dilakukan penelitian untuk menganalisa data terkait dengan penyebab penyakit jantung terjadi. Pada penelitian ini digunakan algoritma decision tree series C4.5 dalam melakukan proses klasifikasi data penyakit jantung. Algoritma decision tree series C4.5 ini diproses pada tools rapidminer version 9.10. melalui tahapan Pre-processing, Set role, pemodelan algoritma decision tree series C4.5 terhadap data training, apply model terhadap data testing, dan pengujian untuk menghitung keakuratan model terhadap data testing. Pengujian menggunakan confusion matrix menghasilkan tingkat Accuracy sebesar 80,43% dan didapatkan error classification sebesar 19,57%. Serta diperoleh hasil Visualisasi AUC (Area Under Curve) dari kurva ROC diperoleh nilai AUC:0,798 (Positive class): Penyakit Jantung.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Financial Reports
Authors: Chen Hung Chi , Chiang Hsiang-Tsai , Voren Dessy
Published: May 2023

Abstract

The Corona Virus Disease pandemic has significant adverse effects on the economy, health, and society that have hampered global economic growth. Taiwan is one of the countries impacted by this pandemic. The pandemic had an enormous influence on the world economy, making the role of financial report quality an even more critical issue. This study aims to examine and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of financial reports. Additionally, it intends to examine and evaluate the differences between the impact of audit opinion and audit quality on the quality of financial reports before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study adopts secondary data, i.e., annual financial reports and audit quality data of public listing firms on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Furthermore, this study selected data from 2016 to 2021. This study proves that the COVID-19 pandemic affects the quality of financial reports. Furthermore, this study suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic strengthens the negative impacts of audit opinion on the quality of financial reports using accrual earnings management proxies. However, it also shows that the audit quality did not impact the quality of financial reports proxied by accrual and real earnings management at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.

JEL classification numbers: G32, M41, O06, Q56.
Keywords: The Quality of Financial Reports, COVID-19 Pandemic, Audit Opinion, Audit Quality.
O pensamento de máquinas em Ada Lovelace
Authors: Neumann Patricia
Published: May 2023

Resumo

Construir máquinas que simulam ações humanas tem sua ampla expressão na Modernidade quando do crescente interesse em compreender como as pessoas funcionam através da construção dos autômatos. É neste contexto que se insere o problema do pensamento de máquinas em Ada Lovelace, matemática do século XIX, na Inglaterra. O objetivo deste artigo é, portanto, elucidar a resposta de Ada ao problema de se máquinas podem pensar. Para Ada, máquinas não pensam. A partir disto, mostra-se que o argumento de Turing em contraposição a Ada desconsidera elementos fundamentais do paradigma filosófico do dualismo de substâncias. Tal desconsideração de Turing aponta para uma significativa mudança tecnológica e de perspectiva humana dentro do período de um século que o separa de Ada.

Palavras-chave: Ada Lovelace; pensamento; máquina; filosofia da mente.

ABSTRACT

To construct machines that simulate human actions has a wide expression on Modernity with the increasing interest to understand how people work through construction of the automaton. Into this context the problem of thinking of machines is located in Ada Lovelace, a mathematician in nineteenth century, in England. Then the objective of this paper is to elucidate Ada’s answer regarding the problem if machines are able to think. To Ada, machines do not think. Since it, we try to demonstrate that the Turing’s argument against Ada do not consider fundamental elements from dualism of substances paradigm. This Turing’s disregard points to a significant technological change and human perspective into a period of one century that separates him and Ada.

Key-words: Ada Lovelace; thinking; machine; philosophy of the mind.

RESUMEN

Construir máquinas que simulen las acciones humanas tiene su amplia expresión en la Modernidad cuando el creciente interés por comprender el funcionamiento de las personas a través de la construcción de autómatas. En este contexto se inserta el problema del pensamiento de máquinas de Ada Lovelace, una matemática del siglo XIX, en Inglaterra. El objetivo de este artículo es, entonces, dilucidar la respuesta de Ada al problema de si las máquinas pueden pensar. Para Ada, las máquinas no piensan. A partir de esto, se demuestra que el argumento de Turing en contraposición a la Ada ignora elementos fundamentales del paradigma filosófico del dualismo de la sustancia. Este desprecio de Turing apunta un importante cambio de perspectiva tecnológica y humana en el periodo de un siglo que le separa de Ada.

Palabras clave: Ada Lovelace; pensamiento; máquina; filosofía de la mente.
Burning Man: arte, política e economia em uma matriz das relações corporativas e cibernéticas contemporâneas
Authors: Ceolin Arnon Manhães
Published: May 2023

Resumo

O presente artigo aborda o festival Burning Man, fundado em 1986 e sediado anualmente no deserto Black Rock (EUA), como um laboratório social e tecnológico a céu aberto, onde são elaboradas muitas das orientações ideológicas e técnicas reproduzidas pelo mundo corporativo e cibernético contemporâneo. Parte-se de uma revisão da literatura acerca da gênese histórica do festival e de seus princípios norteadores para se compreender, por meio de uma abordagem ensaística, a incorporação do Burning Man pelos gestores do Vale do Silício, com destaque para a influência que o festival exerce sobre a plataforma Google e suas formas particulares de organização do trabalho e de tecnologia cibernética. A partir dessa relação específica, chega-se a um entendimento do Burning Man como uma “infraestrutura cultural” de larga escala, correlacionada às injuntivas contemporâneas que invadem o mundo do trabalho e das redes.

Palavras-chave: Burning Man; Zona Temporária Autônoma; economia da dádiva; Google.

ABSTRACT

This article discusses the Burning Man festival, founded in 1986 and held annually in the Black Rock desert (USA), as an open-air social and technological laboratory, where many of the ideological and technical guidelines reproduced by the contemporary corporate and cyber world are elaborated. It presents a literature review about the historical genesis of the festival and its guiding principles to understand, through an essayistic approach, the incorporation of Burning Man by Silicon Valley managers, with emphasis on the influence that the festival have on Google and its particular forms of work organization and cybernetic technology. From this specific relationship, we reach an understanding of Burning Man as a large-scale “cultural infrastructure”, correlated with the contemporary injunctions that invade the world of labor and networks.

Keywords: Burning Man; Temporary Autonomous Zone; gift economy; Google.

RESUMEN

Este artículo aborda el festival Burning Man, fundado en 1986 y celebrado anualmente en el desierto de Black Rock (EE.UU.), como un laboratorio social y tecnológico al aire libre, donde se elaboran muchos de los lineamientos ideológicos y técnicos reproducidos por el mundo corporativo y cibernético contemporáneo. Se parte de una revisión bibliográfica sobre la génesis histórica del festival y sus principios rectores para comprender, através de un enfoque ensayístico, la incorporación de Burning Man por parte de los directivos de Valle del Silicio, con énfasis en la influencia que el festival ejerce sobre Google y sus particulares formas de organización del trabajo y la tecnología cibernética. A partir de esta relación específica, llegamos a entender el Burning Man como una "infraestructura cultural" a gran escala, correlativa a los mandatos contemporáneos que invaden el mundo del trabajo y las redes.

Palabras-clave: Burning Man; Zona Temporalmente Autonoma; economía del don; Google.
Membangun Komunikasi yang Komunikatif
Authors: Efendi Erwan , Pulungan Nirwana Amaliah , Apriliani Putri , Dewangga Pradana Aria
Published: May 2023

Communicative communication is a process when a person or several people provide information to connect with the other person or the communicator using language, attitudes or behavior that is easily understood by the communicator. Communicative communication is a process when a person or several people provide information to connect with the other person or the communicator using language, attitudes or behavior that is easily understood by the communicator. In all situations this communicative attitude is needed to facilitate communication with other people, understand things and so on. And we must apply this communicative attitude from an early age so that we can train someone to have the courage to speak in public, to express opinions and to make decisions. Of course, we have to study communicative attitudes first, starting from understanding to example sentences. Because this can make it easier when communicating with other people. Communicative when communication takes place on the individuals who are involved and want to make the interlocutor understand his intentions by trying to achieve what is called validity claims. Hardiman (2009) mentions 4 kinds of claims. And any effective communication must also achieve this fourth claim and the person who is able to communicate.

keywords: communication, communicative
INVESTIGATION OF HEAT CONVECTION DURING VEHICLE BRAKING
Authors: AY GÖKÇE Cansu , DEMİR Abdullah
Published: May 2023

The brake system is the most significant active safety system that converts the vehicle's mechanical energy into heat energy based on the braking pair’s friction. The transfer of heat in the brake pair during braking occurs by conduction, convection, and radiation. In disc brakes, which are widely used today, the effect of the heat transfer coefficient, which continually changes with the disc's angular velocity on the cooling of the braking pairs is important. The change in heat convection coefficient can be calculated with a numerical approach. In this study, on disc temperature effect of heat convection coefficient and angular velocity has been examined with the finite element method using the experimental data in the SAE J2522 Comprehensive Brake Efficiency Test Standard, fading test procedure. Disc brake design has been designed in the SOLIDWORKS program, and analysis has been carried out using ANSYS 2020 R2 in steady-state thermal analysis. It has been determined that the cooling amounts at the initial of braking are higher than the cooling amounts at the end of braking, and the effect of cooling by convection in the reduction of the temperature difference at the end of braking compared to the initial state is between 91.22% and 91.74%.
EFFECTS OF ROUGHNESS ELEMENTS ON V-CORRUGATED ABSORBER PLATE SOLAR AIR HEATERS
Authors: SHAWISH Hussain , ÖZDENEFE Murat
Published: May 2023

Solar air heaters (SAHs) generally have low thermal efficiency, hence numerous research has been done to enhance their performance and to widen their applications. Although there has been extensive research on them, adding roughness elements on the corrugations of V-corrugated absorber plate SAHs to enhance their performance have not been investigated. Hence this work is an effort to address this gap by performing a numerical study to investigate the thermal performance enhancement caused by attaching transverse and longitudinal fins on 60o V-corrugated absorber plate SAH. It is also aimed to investigate the effect of same roughness elements on simple flat plate SAH. ANSYS Fluent program was utilized to simulate and analyze the three-dimensional airflow through the SAHs. The simulations were performed for three different Reynolds numbers; 4000, 8000 and 12000. The effects of adding fins on the outlet air temperature, Nusselt number and friction factor were analyzed and discussed. The results indicated that addition of roughness in the form of transverse and longitudinal fins offered enhancement in the thermal performance, leading the corrugated plate-longitudinal fins SAH to achieve the maximum outlet air temperature (315.3 K) and the flat plate-transverse fins SAH to attain the highest Nusselt number (58.4). For the V-corrugated SAH, transverse fins enhanced the Nusselt number by 17% compared to the smooth case, while the longitudinal fins offered 4 degrees increase in the outlet temperature. For the flat SAH on the other hand, transverse fins enhanced the Nusselt number by 26% as compared to the smooth case, while the longitudinal fins resulted in 2 degrees increase in the outlet temperature.