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Data Governance to Counter Hybrid Threats against Critical Infrastructures
Authors: Pestana Gabriel , Sofou Souzanna
Published: July 2024

Hybrid threats exploit vulnerabilities in digital infrastructures, posing significant challenges to democratic countries and the resilience of critical infrastructures (CIs). This study explores integrating data governance with business process management in response actions to hybrid attacks, particularly those targeting CI vulnerabilities. This research analyzes hybrid threats as a multidimensional and time-dependent problem. Using the Business Process Model and Notation, this investigation explores data governance to counter CI-related hybrid threats. It illustrates the informational workflow and context awareness necessary for informed decision making in a cross-border hybrid threat scenario. An airport example demonstrates the proposed approach’s efficacy in ensuring stakeholder coordination for potential CI attacks requiring cross-border decision making. This study emphasizes the importance of the information security lifecycle in protecting digital assets and sensitive information through detection, prevention, response, and knowledge management. It advocates proactive strategies like implementing security policies, intrusion detection software tools, and IT services. Integrating Infosec with the methodology of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, especially in the response phase, is essential for a proactive Infosec approach, ensuring a swift stakeholder response and effective incident mitigation. Effective data governance protects sensitive information and provides reliable digital data in CIs like airports. Implementing robust frameworks enhances resilience against hybrid threats, establishes trusted information exchange, and promotes stakeholder collaboration for an emergency response. Integrating data governance with Infosec strengthens security measures, enabling proactive monitoring, mitigating threats, and safeguarding CIs from cyber-attacks and other malicious activities.
Smart Non-Intrusive Appliance Load-Monitoring System Based on Phase Diagram Analysis
Authors: Stanescu Denis , Enache Florin , Popescu Florin
Published: July 2024

Much of today’s power grid was designed and built using technologies and organizational principles developed decades ago. The lack of energy resources and classic power networks are the main causes of the development of the smart grid to efficiently use energy resources, with stable and safe operation. In such a network, one of the fundamental priorities is provided by non-intrusive appliance load monitoring (NIALM) in order to analyze, recognize and determine the electricity consumption of each consumer. In this paper, we propose a new smart system approach for the characterization of the appliance load signature based on a data-driven method, namely the phase diagram. Our aim is to use the non-intrusive load monitoring of appliances in order to recognize different types of consumers that can exist within a smart building.
Integrating Smart City Principles in the Numerical Simulation Analysis on Passive Energy Saving of Small and Medium Gymnasiums
Authors: Qian Feng , Sun Hongliang , Yang Li
Published: July 2024

With the increasing energy consumption in buildings, the proportion of energy consumption in public buildings continues to grow. As an essential component of public buildings, sports buildings are receiving more attention regarding energy-saving technologies. This paper aims to study the passive energy-saving design methods of small-and medium-sized sports halls in hot summer and cold winter regions, exploring how to reduce building energy consumption by improving the spatial design and thermal performance of the enclosure structures of sports halls. Taking the Wuhu County Sports Center as an example, this study uses computer simulation software to analyze the building’s wind environment and the thermal performance of its external walls and roof. The results show that the large volume of the sports hall significantly impacts the distribution of wind speed and pressure around it, and this impact decreases with height. The thermal simulation of the enclosure structures demonstrates that adding insulation layers to the interior and exterior of the walls and roof of the sports hall is an effective way to reduce energy consumption in both winter and summer. Additionally, wind environment simulations of different roof shapes reveal that flat roofs have the most significant blocking effect on wind and are prone to inducing strong vortices on the leeward side; concave arch roofs have the least blocking effect on airflow, and arch and wave-shaped roofs maintain lower vortex intensity on the leeward side. Hopefully, this study can provide significant references for the energy-saving design of future small- and medium-sized sports buildings.
The Current Evolution of International Political Economy: Exploring the New Theoretical Divide between New Globalization and Anti-Globalization
Authors: Vlados Charis Michael
Published: July 2024

This study explores the evolving theoretical divide within the field of International Political Economy (IPE), focusing on the debate between the advocates of new globalization and critics from the anti-globalization perspective. By conducting an integrative review of the contemporary literature, we explore the foundational theories, core components, and primary theorists of both perspectives, aiming to understand their predictions for future global dynamics. The investigation reveals a polarization in theoretical orientation, reflecting divergent views on the implications of globalization. Through a critical analysis, the paper identifies the liberal international order and the respective contemporary neo-Marxist viewpoints as central to the debate, evaluating their critiques and contributions to understanding the new globalization’s trajectory. We suggest a synthesis of these perspectives, positing that the future of globalization—or “new globalization”—will be influenced by structural changes in global power dynamics, ongoing crises, and technological progress. This is encapsulated in the “evolutionary structural triptych” (EST) approach, which perceives the world economy as an evolutionary result of political, economic, and technological structures, which correspondingly reposition the objectives of stability, growth, and innovation in the new emerging era. In conclusion, we advocate for a balanced approach to globalization, emphasizing the need for policies that promote fairness, sustainability, and cooperation in the changing global environment. This leads to the re-introduction of an appealing concept for globalization’s future: a new, realistic, open, and innovative global liberalism.
Enhancing Industrial Buildings’ Performance through Informed Decision Making: A Generative Design for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic and Shading System Optimization
Authors: Banti Neri , Ciacci Cecilia , Bazzocchi Frida , Di Naso Vincenzo
Published: July 2024

The Italian industrial sector contains 22% of the final energy demand due to the poor energy performance of manufacturing buildings. This proposed study aimed to evaluate retrofit interventions for existing industrial buildings integrating photovoltaic solutions into the external envelope to improve both the environmental sustainability and the facade performance. The methodology is based on an innovative procedure including BIM and generative design tools. Starting from the Revit model of a representative case study, interoperability with energy analysis plugins via Grasshopper were exploited to optimize the differently oriented facade layout of photovoltaic modules to maximize the electricity production. In the case of comparable facade sizes, the building orientation had a minor impact on the results, although a southern exposure was preferable. The optimized configuration involved the installation of PV panels with a tilt angle ranging from −35° to −75°. The best compromise solution between the panel surface area and energy production during the summer solstice involves 466 m2 of PV modules. The design-optioneering approach was used to define possible alternatives to be explored for the possible installation of solar shading systems on existing windows. In this case, the impact on visual comfort within the working environment was chosen as a reference parameter, along with the value of the indoor air temperature. A decrease in this parameter equal to 0.46 was registered for the solution with horizontal (or nearly horizontal) shaders and a spacing ranging between 0.2 and 0.4. The integration of the BIM environment with generative design tools effectively assists decision-making processes for the selection of technological solutions in the building sector.
Time-Varying Correlations between JSE.JO Stock Market and Its Partners Using Symmetric and Asymmetric Dynamic Conditional Correlation Models
Authors: Mohammed Anas Eisa Abdelkreem , Mwambi Henry , Omolo Bernard
Published: July 2024

The extent of correlation or co-movement among the returns of developed and emerging stock markets remains pivotal for efficiently diversifying global portfolios. This correlation is prone to variation over time as a consequence of escalating economic interdependence fostered by international trade and financial markets. In this study, the time-varying correlation and co-movement between the JSE.JO stock market of South Africa and its developed and developing stock market partners are analyzed. The dynamic conditional correlation–exponential generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (DCC-EGARCH) methodology is employed with different multivariate distributions to explore the time-varying correlation and volatilities between the JSE.JO stock market and its partners. Based on the conditional correlation results, the JSE.JO stock market is integrated and co-moves with its partners, and the conditional correlation for all markets exhibits time-variant behavior. The conditional volatility results show that the JSE.JO stock market behaves differently from other markets, especially after 2015, indicating a positive sign for investors to diversify between the JSE.JO and its partners. The highest value of conditional volatility for markets was in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing the riskiest period that investors should avoid due to the lack of diversification opportunities during crises.
The Leading Wine Cooperatives in Argentina and Europe: What Are the Strategic Choices to Penetrate the Distribution Channels in the United States and Canada?
Authors: Coelho Alfredo
Published: July 2024

This work focuses on understanding the different strategies adopted by wine cooperatives located in Argentina and the main E.U. wine countries for penetrating international distribution networks in the U.S. and Canadian markets. This study adopts a contingency framework integrating a stakeholder approach for the understanding of the logic behind a cooperative’s strategies to penetrate distribution networks (wholesalers, importers, and alcohol monopolies). This empirical study is based on the analysis of still and sparkling wine exports to the U.S. and Canadian markets, covering a period of approximately 54 months (2017–2021). The sample includes the analysis of more than 7000 containers shipped by the leading wine cooperatives in each individual country. The findings suggest the existence of heterogeneous choices in the distribution networks among wine cooperatives but also uniqueness related to the nature of the type of products marketed (still wines, sparkling wines, etc.) as well as the nature of the geographic origin of wine cooperatives. More precisely, the distribution of wine cooperatives in the U.S. and Canada shows different patterns. This investigation contributes to a better understanding of the behavior of wine cooperatives in marketing channels and to the literature on buyer-driven chains. It provides insights into the strategic choices of wine cooperatives and contributes to wine policies by providing insights on the modalities for the financing of the promotion of cooperative wines in non-E.U. countries.
Transversus Abdominis Plane with Rectus Sheath Blocks Versus Port Site Infiltration of Local Anaesthesia in Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy—Does It Reduce Postoperative Opiate Requirement? A Pilot Study
Authors: Izwan Sara , Malhotra Tanishk , Vemuru Ujvala , Cooper Michelle
Published: July 2024

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard of treatments for symptomatic gallstone disease. The aim of this study is to determine if postoperative opiate use is reduced with transversus abdominus plane (TAP) and rectus sheath (RS) regional anaesthetic blocks compared to port site local anaesthetic (LA) infiltration. A prospective, randomised cohort study was conducted of adult patients who underwent an emergency LC between 25 April 2022 and 25 May 2023. An amount of 40 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine was infiltrated as either TAP and RS blocks or to port sites. Patient demographics, operative data, and postoperative opioid use were collected from the medical record. In total, 138 patients were enrolled in this study: 73 patients allocated to the LA to port sites cohort (52.9%) and 65 patients in the TAP and RS cohort (43.5%). The most common indication for surgery was acute cholecystitis. The average amount of opiate analgesia use was 115.2 mg in the LA group compared to 61.2 mg in the TAP and RS group (p < 0.05). Optimisation of postoperative pain allows for early recovery, improved patient satisfaction, and improved cost-effectiveness for the health service. With a trend towards multimodal analgesia, the uptake of TAP and RS regional anaesthesia may help to achieve this goal.
The Impact of Early-to-Moderate Stage Chronic Kidney Disease on Hospitalization Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: A Nationwide Analysis Using the National Inpatient Sample Database (2002–2019)
Authors: Ammad Ud Din Mohammad , Ain Qurratul , Abedin Muhammad Shan Ul , Shahzad Moazzam , Mushtaq Muhammad Umair
Published: July 2024

Many patients with a hematologic malignancy have other pre-existing conditions at the time of consideration of an allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT). Among these, mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common comorbid condition that can potentially impact the rates of non-relapse mortality among transplant patients. While the risk of severe CKD on allo-HSCT is well recognized, there remains a paucity of data in terms of the impact of mild-to-moderate CKD on patient outcomes in this setting. Using data from the National Inpatient Sample database, we aimed to investigate the impact of mild-to-moderate CKD on hospitalization outcomes for patients undergoing an allo-HSCT. Multivariate analysis revealed that CKD patients had a 31% higher risk of all-cause mortality (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: 1.01–1.70; p = 0.04) and a higher risk of other common hospitalization complications, including acute kidney injury, acute pulmonary edema, cardiac arrhythmias, and septic shock. While this study has limitations, including its retrospective nature and lack of specific medication data, it underscores the importance of considering CKD as a significant risk factor in allo-HSCT outcomes.
Molecular Characterization of Leptospira Species among Patients with Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illness from the Municipality of Villeta, Colombia
Authors: Silva-Ramos Carlos Ramiro , Matiz-González J. Manuel , Gil-Mora Juliana , Martínez Díaz Heidy-C. , Faccini-Martínez Álvaro A. , Cuervo Claudia , Melby Peter C. , Aguilar Patricia V. , Cabada Miguel M. , Rodas Juan David , Hidalgo Marylin
Published: July 2024

Leptospira is a bacterial genus that includes several pathogenic species related to leptospirosis. In Colombia, leptospirosis is a mandatorily reported disease, widely distributed across the country. In the Villeta municipality, leptospirosis has been identified as an important cause of febrile illness; however, to date, no studies have been performed to identify the circulating species. A genus-specific qualitative qPCR was performed on DNA extracted from febrile patients’ acute-phase whole-blood samples targeting a fragment of the rrs gene. Positive qPCR samples were further amplified for the adk, icdA, LipL32, LipL41, rrs, and secY genes through conventional PCR for sequencing. All high-quality obtained sequences were further assessed through concatenated phylogenetic analysis. A total of 25% (14/56) of febrile patients’ acute blood samples were positive for Leptospira spp. High-quality sequences were obtained for only five genes, and analysis through concatenated phylogeny identified that all sequences clustered within the P1/pathogenic clade; some of them formed a robustly supported clade with Leptospira santarosai, and others were closely related with other Leptospira species but exhibited considerable genetic divergence. We describe the presence of pathogenic Leptospira species among febrile patients from the Villeta municipality and identify L. santarosai and other Leptospira species as causative agents of leptospirosis in the region.
Human Defensin 5 Inhibits Plasmodium yoelii Development in Anopheles stephensi by Promoting Innate Immune Response
Authors: Liu Tingting , Wang Jing , Li Xin , Yu Shasha , Zheng Dan , Liu Zhilong , Yang Xuesen , Wang Ying
Published: July 2024

Malaria poses a serious threat to human health. Existing vector-based interventions have shortcomings, such as environmental pollution, strong resistance to chemical insecticides, and the slow effects of biological insecticides. Therefore, the need to develop novel strategies for controlling malaria, such as reducing mosquito vector competence, is escalating. Human defensin 5 (HD5) has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. To determine its effect on Plasmodium development in mosquitoes, HD5 was injected into Anopheles stephensi at various time points. The infection density of Plasmodium yoelii in An. stephensi was substantially reduced by HD5 treatment administered 24 h prior to infection or 6, 12, or 24 h post-infection (hpi). We found that HD5 treatment upregulated the expression of the innate immune effectors TEP1, MyD88, and Rel1 at 24 and 72 hpi. Furthermore, the RNA interference of MyD88, a key upstream molecule in the Toll signaling pathway, decreased the HD5-induced resistance of mosquitoes against Plasmodium infection. These results suggest that HD5 microinjection inhibits the development of malaria parasites in An. stephensi by activating the Toll signaling pathway.
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Land Use and Community Perception in Peri-Urban Environments: The Case of the Intermediate City in Indonesia
Authors: Sasongko Ibnu , Gai Ardiyanto Maksimilianus , Azzizi Vidya Trisandini
Published: July 2024

The emergence of a peri-urban area is driven by a high degree of accessibility in the suburbs due to the development of housing and urban facilities. Such a phenomenon requires specialized planning approaches in accordance with the peri-urban dynamics, where there is no clear distinction between a wholly urban and a wholly rural area. The objectives of this research are to (1) identify land-use change of the peri-urban area; (2) analyze the zoning typology of peri-urban area span across 20 years; and (3) identify the settlement pattern and community perception of the peri-urban area. This research observes land-use change in an Indonesian peri-urban area using geographic information system (GIS) analysis in the urban frame zone, urban–rural frame zone, rural–urban frame zone, and rural frame zone during 2012–2022 and land-use change prediction for 2022–2032. Consequent community perception analysis was conducted to comprehend complex interactions in the urban–rural continuum. Results indicate that by 2032, urban characteristics shall become significantly more prominent in 50% of the peri-urban area compared to 2012, due to better accessibility and the presence of nationwide migrant attractors, such as universities. Spatial planning must address these varying dynamics to effectively manage the development of urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.
Research on Runoff Management of Sponge Cities under Urban Expansion
Authors: Sun Hongliang , Wu Shangkun , Dong Qiyu , Zhou Xue , Yang Jixian , Li Gang
Published: July 2024

To integrate the sponge city concept into urban development, we propose an analytical approach for runoff volume control, considering urban expansion. Using Changchun City as a case study and historical land-use data, we simulated the prediction of Changchun City’s land-use structure for 2035 change with the GeoSOS-FLUS platform. We calculated storage volumes for Low Impact Development (LID) designs using 2019 and 2035 land surface data. The objective is an 80% runoff volume control rate by 2035. Through Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis, we assessed the impact of various land-use types on LID storage volume calculations. Findings show that industrial land significantly influences LID storage volumes. This highlights the need for precise surveys of industrial land properties and surface composition in sponge city planning for more accurate runoff volume control analysis in Changchun City. The results indicate that LID storage volumes based on current data may not meet long-term sponge city goals due to increased impervious surfaces and runoff coefficients during urbanization.
Research on the Driving Behavior and Decision-Making of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in Mixed Traffic Flow by Integrating Bilayer-GRU-Att and GWO-XGBoost Models
Authors: Wang Lei , Guan Zhiwei , Liu Jian , Zhao Jianyou
Published: July 2024

The continuous increase in the penetration rate of autonomous vehicles in highway traffic flow has become an irreversible development trend; in this paper, a novel hybrid prediction model of deep sequence learning and an integrated decision tree is proposed for human–machine mixed driving heterogeneous traffic flow scenarios, so as to realize the accurate prediction of the driving intention of the target vehicle in the traffic environment by autonomous vehicles (AVs). Firstly, the hybrid model uses the attention mechanism-based double-layer gated network model (Bilayer-GRU-Att) to effectively capture the time sequence dependence of the target vehicle’s driving state, and then accurately calculate its trajectory data in different prediction time-domains (tpred). Furthermore, the hybrid model introduces the eXtreme Gradient Boosting decision tree optimized by the Grey Wolf Optimization model (GWO-XGBoost) to identify the lane-changing intention of the target vehicle, because the prediction information of the future trajectory data of the target vehicle by the aforementioned Bilayer-GRU-Att model is properly integrated. The GWO-XGBoost model can accurately predict the lane-changing intention of the target vehicle in different prediction time-domains. Finally, the efficacy of this hybrid model was tested using the HighD dataset for training, validation, and testing purposes. The results of a benchmark analysis indicate that the hybrid model proposed in this paper has the best error evaluation index and balanced prediction time consuming index under the six prediction time-domains. Meanwhile, the hybrid model demonstrates the best classifying performance in predicting the lane-changing intentions of “turning left”, “going straight”, and “turning right” driving behaviors.
Investment Decision-Making to Select Converted Electric Motorcycle Tests in Indonesia
Authors: Rahmawati Tasya Santi , Sutopo Wahyudi , Wicaksono Hendro
Published: July 2024

The issue of carbon emissions can be addressed through environmentally friendly technological innovations, which contribute to the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions (NZE). The electrification of transportation by converting internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles to converted electric motorcycles (CEM) directly reduces the number of pollution sources from fossil-powered motors. In Indonesia, numerous government regulations support the commercialization of the CEM system, including the requirement for conversion workshops to be formal entities in the CEM process. Every CEM must pass a test to ensure its safety and suitability. Currently, the CEM testing process is conducted at only one location, making it inefficient and inaccessible. Therefore, most conversion workshops in Indonesia need to take investment steps in procuring CEM-type test tools. This research aims to determine the best alternative from several investment alternatives for CEM-type test tools. In selecting the investment, three criteria are considered: costs, operations, and specifications. By using the investment decision-making model, a hierarchical decision-making model is obtained, which is then processed using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the technique for order of preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS). Criteria are weighted to establish a priority order. The final step involves ranking the alternatives and selecting Investment 2 (INV2) as the best investment tool with a relative closeness value of 0.6279. Investment 2 has the shortest time process (40 min), the lowest electricity requirement, and the smallest dimensions. This research aims to provide recommendations for the best investment alternatives that can be purchased by the conversion workshops.
The Care Trajectories and Nature of Care Received by Children Aged 5–11 Who Are in Need of Therapeutic Residential Care
Authors: Nixon Catherine
Published: July 2024

A total of 10% of children looked after in residential care in Scotland are aged 5–11. Although there has been a significant amount of information published about the care trajectories of adolescents in residential care, there is limited information about the experiences of younger children. In this paper, we explore the care trajectories and nature of care received by 5–11-year-olds identified as being in need of residential care. Our results show that younger children who enter residential care have significant trauma histories and experience significant levels of emotional and behavioural dysregulation that foster carers find challenging to manage, resulting in recurrent placement breakdowns. Residential care, particularly small-group-sized care that adopts social pedagogical and psychotherapeutic approaches, was considered beneficial for addressing the psychosocial and emotional needs of younger children. Despite these findings, there were concerns about the long-term use of residential care for younger children. Our results highlight that there is a need to improve access to paediatric mental health services for children in family-based placements. There is also a need to invest in better training and support for foster carers looking after children in severe distress. Community-based outreach services and in-home respite services provided by residential care teams are one way this could be achieved. Finally, in order to promote earlier and more timeous use of residential care, there is a need to shift societal views around residential care being a placement of last resort to rather being a place of recovery and healing that should sometimes be used as a placement of first resort.
A scoping review of unexpected weight loss and cancer: risk, guidelines, and recommendations for follow-up in primary care
Authors: Martinez-Gutierrez Javiera , De Mendonca Lucas , Ly Philip , Lee Alex , Hunter Barbara , Manski-Nankervis Jo-Anne , Chima Sophie , Daly Deborah , Fishman George , Lim Fong Seng , Wang Benny , Nelson Craig , Nicholson Brian , Emery Jon
Published: July 2024

Background

Cancer diagnoses often begin with consultations with GPs, but the non-specific nature of symptoms can lead to delayed diagnosis. Unexpected weight loss (UWL) is a common non-specific symptom linked to undiagnosed cancer, yet guidelines for its diagnostic assessment in general practice lack consistency.

Aim

To synthesise evidence on the association between UWL and cancer diagnosis, and to review clinical guidelines and recommendations for assessing patients with UWL.

Design & setting

Systematic search and analysis of studies conducted in primary care.

Method

Four databases were searched for peer-reviewed literature from 2012 to 2023. Two reviewers conducted all the steps. A narrative review was conducted detailing the evidence for UWL as a risk factor for undiagnosed cancer, existing clinical guidance, and recommended diagnostic approach.

Results

We included 25 studies involving 916 092 patients; 92% provided strong evidence of an association between UWL and undiagnosed cancer. The National Institute for Health Care and Excellence (NICE) Cancer Guideline in the UK was frequently cited. General suggestions encompassed regular weight monitoring, family history, risk factor evaluation, additional signs and symptoms, and a comprehensive physical examination. Commonly recommended pathology tests included C-reactive protein (CRP), complete blood count, alkaline phosphatase, and thyroid-stimulating hormone. Immunochemical faecal occult blood test, abdominal ultrasound, and chest X-ray were also prevalent. One large cohort study provided age, sex, and differential diagnosis-specific recommendations.

Conclusion

This evidence review informs recommendations for investigating patients with UWL and will contribute to a computer decision support tool implementation in primary care, enhance UWL assessment, and potentially facilitate earlier cancer diagnosis.
Factors influencing multiple non-utilised healthcare appointments from patients’ and healthcare providers’ perspectives: a qualitative systematic review of the global literature
Authors: Aldadi Asrar , Robb Kathryn A , Williamson Andrea
Published: July 2024

Background

The term 'non-utilised appointments' emerged in 2019 but lacks a clear definition. We focus on multiple non-utilised appointments owing to recent advances in understanding 'missingness' in UK health care. Studies on missed appointments show conflicting results regarding interventions such as text messaging owing to oversight of occasional versus repeated missed appointments. Understanding patient and healthcare-related factors in multiple non-utilised appointments is crucial for improving interventions and patient engagement.

Aim

To identify factors influencing multiple non-utilised appointments from patients' and healthcare providers' perspectives.

Design & setting

A systematic review of qualitative research identifying factors that influence multiple non-utilised appointments across diverse global healthcare settings.

Method

The review employed a qualitative systematic approach, encompassing diverse papers from multiple databases, irrespective of patient or healthcare provider age, location, or setting. Data analysis followed Thomas and Harden’s thematic synthesis method. Themes are presented in alignment with both the health service and patient perspective aspects of the Levesque access model.

Results

Ten thousand and eighty-six records were retrieved. Five studies met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. Six key themes influenced appointment utilisation. Healthcare system determinants highlighted provider–patient relationship and professionalism, and healthcare organisation factors role in appointment utilisation. Patient experience and decision making explored personal factors. Additionally, communication, support, and engagement delved into challenges with communication and language, family and social support, and socio-familial barriers to appointment utilisation. Health and wellbeing factors encompassed medical conditions, mental and emotional factors, and psychosocial determinants affecting appointment utilisation. Moreover, financial constraints and socioeconomic factors were identified as significant contributors. Lastly, healthcare access and barriers addressed transportation challenges, accessibility issues, and geographical barriers impacting healthcare access.

Conclusion

The analysis reveals complex factors influencing multiple non-utilised appointments. Strong provider–patient relationships improve care accessibility. Flexible scheduling and patient-centred approaches are pivotal, alongside addressing workplace discrimination. Tailored healthcare services and overcoming geographical barriers are essential. Ensuring safety, accessibility, and communication, while supporting vulnerable groups and mental health needs, are necessary. Equitable access to services and alternative transportation solutions are essential for comprehensive healthcare delivery.
Перші фільми братів Люм’єр. Фактологічна основа і виникнення образу-міфу
Authors: Черков Георгій
Published: July 2024

В пропонованій статті автором проведено комплексний аналіз усталених відомостей про найвідоміші ранні фільми братів Люм’єр («Прибуття поїзду на вокзал Ла-Сьота» та ін.), що стосуються обставин створення, виходу, сприйняття, змісту. Виявлені незбіги вищезазначених відомостей із фактичними обставинами, на думку автора, дають підстави вбачати певну системність, яка може бути представлена як механізм трансформації фактичних обставин суспільно значущої події у образ цієї події: утворення образу-міфу, існування й передачі уявлень про подію у цій формі. В цьому контексті, на думку автора, обрані для аналізу фільми раннього кіно є прикладом такого механізму трансформації, який є універсальним і здатний охоплювати широкий клас суспільних явищ
Activities and Opinions of Science Teacher Candidates on Ecological Citizenship
Authors: Koca Gamze , Çobanoğlu Elif Omca
Published: July 2024

Teachers undertake important tasks regarding awareness of the environment and raising ecological citizens. In particular, science courses include ecological issues, and science teachers are more responsible for being practitioners of these courses. The purpose of this study is to determine pre-service science teachers' views on ecological citizenship, rights of nature, ecological constitution, participation, responsibility, sustainability, rights and justice, which are the features of ecological citizenship. In line with this purpose, the study uses phenomenological design, which is a qualitative research method. The study group of the research is composed of 21 science teacher candidates, except for senior year students, attending the education faculty of a state university in a large city in the Black Sea region in 2020-2021 academic year. Descriptive analysis method was used in the analysis of the interviews. According to the findings of the study, science teacher candidates thought individuals must first be aware of nature rights and their responsibilities to nature in order to qualify as ecological citizens. It was found that teachers thought all the creatures living in nature, just like humans, have the right to live. They also thought that the protection of nature should be secured by certain laws and rules. In this respect, environmental education programs applied from pre-school to university are recommended to be reexamined in terms of ecological citizenship.
The Relationship Between Teachers' Web 2.0 Tools Usage Competency Levels and Self-Efficacy Perceptions
Authors: Aksoy Oktay
Published: July 2024

The research aims to determine Web 2.0 tools usage levels of teachers teaching at preschool, primary and secondary school levels, in terms of school levels and educational backgrounds, and to reveal the possible relationship between teachers' use of Web 2.0 tools and their self-efficacy levels. The study comprised 203 instructors from Zonguldak province with various education levels and teaching at various school levels. The data in this study was collected through “Competency in Using Web 2.0 Tools" and "Teachers' Self-Efficacy Perceptions" scales. Correlation and two-factor ANOVA analyses were used to determine the outcomes after verifying the data's normal distribution and the scales' fit indices. According to the study's findings, scores on the "Web 2.0 Tools Usage Competency Scale" were higher in favor of teachers with a master's degree. It was concluded that teachers' usage levels of Web 2.0 tools were significantly related to classroom management, one of the sub-dimensions of the teachers' self-efficacy perception scale, and their educational level, one of the demographic characteristics of the teachers. Furthermore, when the self-efficacy measure sub-dimensions were examined, it can be concluded that teachers' levels of the use of Web 2.0 tools did not differ significantly by school level or educational level, but they did differ significantly in terms of classroom management. The research findings also offer suggestions.
Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Merkezinde Çalışan Fen Bilimleri Öğretmenlerinin LGS Sınavında Sorulan Beceri Temelli Sorular Hakkındaki Görüşleri
Authors: Arduç Mehmet Akif , Yıldırım Nejmettin , Evrenkaya İsrafil
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, fen bilimleri branşında Liselere Geçiş Sistemi (LGS) sınavında sorulan beceri temelli sorulara ilişkin ölçme ve değerlendirme merkezinde çalışan fen bilimleri öğretmenlerinin görüşlerinin belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcıları 2021-2022 eğitim-öğretim yılında Türkiye’nin farklı illerindeki Millî Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı il müdürlüklerinde ölçme ve değerlendirme merkezlerinde görev yapan 10 fen bilimleri öğretmeninden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın bulgularında; dikkat, üst düzey düşünme becerileri, yaşam becerileri, 21. yüzyıl becerileri, soruların zorluğu, yetersiz süre, iyileştirilebilir sorular ve ders kitabına uyumsuz sorular kavramlarının öne çıktığı belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, beceri temelli soruları öğrencilerin çözebilmeleri için dikkatli olmaları gerektiği, üst düzey düşünme becerilerine ve yaşam becerilerine sahip olmaları gerektiği belirlenmiştir. Soruların bazen gereksiz derecede zorlayıcı olduğu ve bu durumun öğrencilerin motivasyonlarını olumsuz yönde etkilediği öğretmenlerce belirtilmiştir. Ayrıca öğretmenler öğrencilerin sınavda soruları yetiştiremediklerine dikkat çekerek yeterli süre verilmesi gerektiğini ifade etmişlerdir. Öğretmen görüşlerinden soruların ders kitabı ile uyum içerisinde olmadığı anlaşılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında öğrencilere daha fazla zaman verilmesi gerektiği, soruların öğrencilerin seviyesine göre hazırlanması gerektiği, öğretim programı ve kitaplar gibi kaynakların bu sorular doğrultusunda güncellenmesi gerektiği gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Integration of the Process Approach and Agile-technology of Project Management in Lean Manufacturing
Authors: Елкина Л.Г. , Сухова Н.А. , Яковлева А.А.
Published: July 2024

В статье представлены результаты исследования генезиса современных подходов управления, рассмотрена концепция интеграции процессного подхода и Agile-технологии проектного менеджмента в системе бережливого производства. Предложена интегрированная модель проектирования бизнес-процессов в системе бережливого производства, включающая описание входов и выходов процессов, а также применяемые методы и инструменты.

The article presents the results of a research of the genesis of present management approaches, considers the concept of integrating the process approach and the Agile-technology of project management in a lean manufacturing system. An integrated model for designing business processes in a lean manufacturing system is proposed, including a description of the inputs and outputs of the processes, as well as the methods and tools used.
Modern Trends of Development of State Social Policy
Authors: Атоева З.К. , Саркарова Д.С.
Published: July 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются роль и направления социальной политики в России. Уделяется внимание направлениям государственной политики в области эффективной системы социальной защиты и уровня жизни населения. Решение наиболее значимых социальных проблем возможно при проведении структурных изменений социального обеспечения, в результате которых произойдет перераспределение социальных затрат в пользу наиболее малоимущих групп населения. В настоящее время в Российской Федерации социальные функции не реализуются в необходимом объеме, предусмотренном законом, в силу ограниченных финансовых возможностей.

This article discusses the role and directions of social policy in Russia. Attention is paid to the directions of state policy in the field of an effective system of social protection and the standard of living of the population. The solution of the most significant social problems is possible with structural changes in social security, which will result in a redistribution of social costs in favor of the poorest groups of the population. Currently in the Russian Federation, social functions are not implemented to the extent required by law, due to limited financial capabilities.
Uncertainty in Estimates of Influencing Factors by Different Categories of Decision-makers
Authors: Тутыгин А.Г. , Чижова Л.А. , Коробов В.Б.
Published: July 2024

При разработке и принятии управленческих решений различные категории руководителей по-разному воспринимают влияние различных факторов, особенно тех, которые имеют лишь качественное выражение и, следовательно, обладают высокой степенью неопределенности. Авторы приходят к выводу о том, что категория владельцев предприятий малого и среднего бизнеса, в отличие от топ-менеджеров крупных корпораций, с одной стороны, более восприимчива к несистематическим рискам, чем к систематическим, с другой при принятии решений обладает более высокой способностью адаптации к факторам, попадающим в зону неопределенности. Результаты исследования могут использоваться в качестве одного из ключевых аспектов при разработке государственных проектов и программ, направленных на стимулирование и развитие экономики.

When developing and making management decisions, different categories of managers perceive the influence of various factors differently, especially those have only qualitative expression and, consequently, have a high degree of uncertainty. The authors conclude that the category of owners of small and medium-sized businesses, in contrast to top managers of large corporations, on the one hand, is more susceptible to non systematic risks than to systematic ones, on the other hand, when making decisions, it has a higher ability to adapt to factors that fall into the zone of uncertainty. The results of the study can serve as one of the key aspects in the development of state projects and programs aimed at stimulating and developing the economy.
Problems of Strategic Planning and Economic Management in Modern Russia
Authors: Евдокимова Татьяна Рашитовна
Published: July 2024

Проблема планирования экономического и социального развития России не теряет своей актуальности в экономической науке. Стратегическое планирование как одна из главных функций управления позволяет определить долговременные горизонты, выявлять индикаторы развития и направлено на формирование институтов, обеспечивающих достижение поставленных целей. От качества работы системы стратегического планирования будет зависеть эффективность экономической политики государства. В статье исследуются проблемы стратегического планирования в России, дается оценка его эффективности, представлены рекомендации по его совершенствованию.

The problem of planning the economic and social development of Russia does not lose its relevance in economic science. Strategic planning as one of the main management functions allows us to define long-term horizons, identify development indicators and is aimed at creating institutions that ensure the achievement of goals. The effectiveness of the state economic policy will depend on the quality of work of the strategic planning system. The article explores the problems of strategic planning in Russia, assesses its effectiveness, and provides recommendations for its improvement.
Assessment of the Level of Activation of the Personnel of the Contact Area of the Organization
Authors: Корнова Г.Р. , Логинова Е.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматривается специфика управления персоналом контактной зоны. Показана ограниченность традиционных методов, применяемых при оценке персонала контактной зоны. Обосновывается необходимость разработки и внедрения методов, оценивающих характер влияния (положительного, отрицательного) отдельного работника на организационное окружение. Предложен инструмент оценки персонала контактной зоны, показаны результаты апробации методики типологической оценки уровня активации персонала контактной зоны. Раскрыт прикладной характер применения разработанного инструмента оценки персонала контактной зоны.

The article deals with the specifics of personnel management in the contact zone. The limitations of traditional methods used in the assessment of contact zone personnel are shown. The author substantiates the need to develop and implement methods that assess the nature of the influence (positive, negative) of an individual employee on the organizational environment. The proposed personnel evaluation tool contact zone, shows the results of testing the methodology of the typological evaluation of the activation level of staff contact zones. The applied nature of the application of the developed tool for evaluating the personnel of the contact zone is revealed.
Institutional Factors for the Implementation of Socio-economic Modernization in Russia
Authors: Маричев Сергей Геннадьевич
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема осуществления социально-экономической модернизации, а также возможности перехода к инновационно-ориентированной экономике. Проанализированы институциональные факторы, способствующие и препятствующие накоплению социального капитала и сближению формальных и неформальных институтов в России и зарубежных странах. Кроме того, детализированы этапы инновационного процесса и выделен фактор наличия потребности в создании инноваций как один из основных в контексте стимулирования инновационного процесса.

The article discusses the problem of implementation of socio-economic modernization, as well as the possibility of transition to an innovation-oriented economy. Institutional factors that promote and hinder the accumulation of social capital and the convergence of formal and informal institutions in Russia and foreign countries are analyzed. In addition, the stages of the innovation process are detailed and the factor of the need for creating innovations is highlighted as one of the main in the context of stimulating the innovation process.