bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO E OCUPACIONAL DE TRABALHADORES RURAIS INSERIDOS EM ÁREAS DE FRUTICULTURA DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO
Authors: Barros Stefania Evangelista dos Santos , Santos Mariana Brandt Fernandes , Gonçalves Thainá da Costa Santos , Moreira Márcia Bento
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A comunidade trabalhadora rural é de suma importância para o funcionamento das colheitas periódicas de frutas, verduras, grãos e legumes. Devido a isso, entender o perfil sociodemográfico e ocupacional é de grande importância quando queremos conhecer o público e seu perfil, coletando informações como gênero, idade, raça, escolaridade, estado civil e condições trabalhistas, dando embasamento para pesquisas futuras e propostas de melhoria de trabalho e em relação ao de agrotóxicos utilizados nas plantações. OBJETIVO: Traçar o perfil sociodemográfico e ocupacional dos trabalhadores rurais inseridos no polo de fruticultura do município de Casa Nova, localizado no interior da Bahia, no semiárido nordestino. METODOLOGIA: Foi aplicado um formulário semiestruturado através de entrevista, que buscava a caracterização das condições sociodemográficas, ocupacionais e entre outras, sendo que essas duas são os objetos de estudo neste capítulo, contendo 57 perguntas. A pesquisa finalizou com 200 trabalhadores agrícolas, sendo 43 destes de pequenas propriedades; 91 de médio porte e 68 de grande porte. A análise desses dados foi feita mediante a estatística descritiva. Os dados foram organizados em planilhas e gráficos do software Excel. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: Em relação ao perfil sociodemográfico, pode-se ver que o sexo masculino era predominante em relação ao feminino, Em relação à faixa etária, a idade variou entre 18 e 73 anos, predominando as faixas etárias de 18 a 50 anos, considerada mão de obra jovem e ativa; 19% dos entrevistados moram a menos de 500 metros da lavoura; 39,50% dos entrevistados tinham o ensino fundamental incompleto, seguido por 25,50% com ensino médio completo; Quanto ao perfil ocupacional, quando perguntado sobre as relações de trabalho, a maior parcela (29%) dos entrevistados relataram trabalhar com o serviço de pagamento por diárias, seguido de 27% afirmarem ser assalariados, 21% trabalham como meeiro. CONCLUSÃO: Esses dados são de suma importância para entender o perfil do trabalhador rural, que vive em uma zona de difícil acesso para realizar acompanhamento de saúde e ter o suporte necessário para prevenir doenças e agravos.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DOS AGROTÓXICOS UTILIZADOS EM ÁREAS AGRÍCOLAS DE FRUTICULTURA IRRIGADA DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO
Authors: Barros Stefania Evangelista dos Santos , Moreira Márcia Bento
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Considerando o contexto de alto consumo de agrotóxicos no Brasil, com forte expansão nos últimos anos. Assim a aplicação incorreta e excessiva de veneno pode causar desequilíbrios ambientais e na saúde humana. A gravidade dos efeitos tem relação direta com a toxicidade da substância, da dose, do tipo de contato e do organismo. A classe dos herbicidas e inseticidas se destacam nos casos de intoxicação por agrotóxicos, até mesmo por se tratar dos venenos mais incorporados na agricultura, principalmente fruticultura irrigada. OBJETIVO: Caracterizar os agrotóxicos utilizados em área da fruticultura no município de Casa Nova-BA. METODOLOGIA: A pesquisa finalizou com 200 trabalhadores agrícolas, sendo 43 destes de pequenas propriedades; 91 de médio porte e 68 de grande porte. A análise desses dados foi feita mediante a estatística descritiva. Quanto às características dos agrotóxicos foram classificados, segundo classe, ingrediente ativo, grupo químico, classificação toxicológica, classificação ambiental. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: no estudo foram 49 tipos de agrotóxicos, tendo como principais classes vistas às dos inseticidas (38,77%), seguido fungicida (24,48%) e herbicida (14,28%). Quanto ao grupo químico de destaque, foram os organofosforados, bem comum na fruticultura irrigada, posteriormente, vem piretróide e neonicotinóide. A classificação toxicológica, concentrou-se em III medianamente tóxico (26,53%), IV pouco tóxico (30,61%) e V improvável de causar danos à saúde (32,65%). No risco ambiental, 55,10% dos venenos utilizados nas culturas eram classificados como II muito tóxico ao ambiente, 38,77% e III produto perigoso ao ambiente. Os venenos mais citados foram Korplan (Clorpirofós), Acefato, enxofre, Alto 100 (Ciproconazol), Banzai (Dimetomorfe), Ridomil (Mancozebe + matalixem) e Lannate (Metomil). CONCLUSÃO: Foi encontrado na área de estudo a prevalência de agrotóxicos inseticidas e fungicidas, do grupo químico organofosforados, piretróides e neonicotinóides. Embora tenha se encontrado em sua maior parte agrotóxicos com classificação toxicológica pouco e improvável de causar danos, porém existem princípios ativos destes agrotóxicos causadores de danos à saúde, como desreguladores endócrinos, genotóxicos, neurotóxicos, carcinogênicos e mutagênicos; substâncias que ocasionam toxicidade reprodutiva.
PERCEPÇÃO DE TRABALHADORES AGRÍCOLAS SOBRE O RISCO DA MANIPULAÇÃO DE AGROTÓXICOS: CONHECIMENTOS E PRÁTICAS
Authors: Siqueira Vitória de Barros , Rocha Alaine Souza Lima
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Os riscos relacionados ao trabalho agrícola são múltiplos, destacando-se a exposição aos agrotóxicos. O nível de conhecimento dos trabalhadores influencia práticas e atitudes voltadas à prevenção que podem diminuir os riscos à saúde. OBJETIVO: Identificar a percepção dos trabalhadores agrícolas brasileiros sobre os riscos à saúde relacionados ao uso dos agrotóxicos. MÉTODOS: Revisão integrativa da literatura por meio de buscas na PubMed, LILACS e SciELO. Foram considerados elegíveis estudos quantitativos ou qualitativos que relatassem a percepção de trabalhadores agrícolas sobre o uso de agrotóxicos e seus riscos à saúde. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: Foram encontrados 23 artigos, sendo 12 incluídos na análise final. As amostras variaram entre 20 e 113 trabalhadores. A maioria dos trabalhadores analisados reconhece o risco dos agrotóxicos, julgando como perigosos ou muito perigosos, porém, continuam utilizando os agrotóxicos por considerarem indispensáveis. Foram observadas diferenças na percepção sobre os riscos do uso de agrotóxicos de acordo com o gênero dos trabalhadores, entre os homens destaca-se na negação e entre as mulheres a invisibilidade. Os estudos relataram o uso incompleto ou mesmo o não uso dos EPIs pelos trabalhadores e a baixa escolaridade dos trabalhadores foi fator determinante para a baixa adesão a medidas de segurança. CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos trabalhadores agrícolas está ciente que o manuseio dos agrotóxicos pode ser considerado perigoso, no entanto o conhecimento acerca dos riscos à saúde ainda é escasso nessa população.
SUBNOTIFICAÇÕES DOS CASOS DE INTOXICAÇÃO EXÓGENA E MONITORAMENTO PELOS SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÃO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Santos Kamila Juliana da Silva
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: As intoxicações por agrotóxicos no Brasil configuram-se um importante problema de saúde pública. A facilidade no acesso e aquisição de agrotóxicos, bem como a crescente utilização com aumento no número de registros de intoxicações, dificulta a vigilância sobre estes eventos pelas autoridades de saúde. A importância do registro reside no fato de que as informações obtidas servem de subsídio para elaboração de estratégias para redução ou amenização dos danos que possam ser causados pelas contaminações. OBJETIVO: Discutir os aspectos relacionados às subnotificações dos casos de intoxicação exógena e do monitoramento destes eventos pelos sistemas de informação em saúde. METODOLOGIA: Como processo metodológico do trabalho, foi feito uma revisão de literatura sobre os temas. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: Apesar das estimativas apontarem grave situação com o uso inadequado agrotóxicos e de intoxicações exógenas no país, diversos estudos sugerem subnotificação de casos. Mesmo entre os casos notificados, existem diferentes problemas nos Sistemas de Informação em Saúde - SIS, como não identificação de casos crônicos, dados incompletos, inadequados e informações que não possuem capacidade de subsidiar ações, incluindo discrepâncias entre os atendimentos realizados em hospitais e a referência da notificação dos casos nos prontuários CONCLUSÃO: Como maior consumidor mundial de agrotóxicos, o Brasil necessita estruturar em âmbito nacional um sistema integrado de informações sobre o uso destes agentes químicos, que seja alimentado com dados por órgãos públicos de saúde, meio ambiente, agricultura, indústria e comércio com sistematização e divulgação de informações periodicamente.
PERCEPÇÃO DO RISCO PARA SAÚDE RELACIONADO À MANIPULAÇÃO DE AGROTÓXICOS PELOS TRABALHADORES AGRÍCOLAS EM ÁREAS DE FRUTICULTURA IRRIGADA DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO
Authors: Barros Stefania Evangelista dos Santos , Moreira Márcia Bento
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A percepção de risco para saúde relacionado à manipulação dos agrotóxicos pelos trabalhadores rurais é um medida importante de conscientização para redução dos riscos e proteção, como também de se pensar estratégias de implementação de uma agricultura sustentável, uma vez que já está tão sedimentado o conhecimento sobre suas externalidades negativas da agricultura convencional para saúde, assim como para natureza. OBJETIVO: analisar a percepção do risco para saúde relacionado à manipulação de agrotóxicos pelos trabalhadores agrícolas de fruticultura irrigada no Vale do São Francisco, no município de Casa Nova-BA. METODOLOGIA: A pesquisa finalizou com 200 trabalhadores agrícolas, sendo 43 destes de pequenas propriedades; 91 de médio porte e 68 de grande porte. A análise desses dados foi feita mediante a estatística descritiva. Para avaliação de percepção do risco para saúde relacionado à manipulação de agrotóxicos foram baseadas em perguntas aos trabalhadores agrícolas se consideram o agrotóxico prejudicial à saúde do agricultor e consumidor, conhecem alternativas de produção de alimentos sem uso de insumos químicos ou agrotóxicos e se considera ser possível a produção sem estes. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: 93% dos trabalhadores agrícolas disseram ser sobre se prejudicial à sua saúde o manejo com os agrotóxicos. 79% disseram ser prejudicial à saúde do consumidor final; ao serem consultados sobre se conhecem alternativas de produção de alimentos sem uso de insumos químicos ou agrotóxicos, 71,50% afirmaram não; ao serem perguntados se consideram ser possível a produção sem uso de insumos químicos ou agrotóxicos, 47% responderam que não. CONCLUSÃO: Os agricultores tiveram uma percepção do manejo dos agrotóxicos, assim como, do consumo dos alimentos com resíduo de veneno que são prejudiciais para saúde de ambos, porém suas práticas de proteção durante o uso dos agrotóxicos se dizem contrária com que percebem.
AGRICULTURA ECOLÓGICA E DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL SUSTENTÁVEL
Authors: Barros Stefania Evangelista dos Santos , Moreira Márcia Bento
Published: June 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Em meio à insustentabilidade da agricultura convencional com tantos impactos negativos para o meio ambiente, saúde humana, socialmente e economicamente também. O necessário seria tomar medidas que facilitem a transição para um tipo de agricultura que seja de baixo carbono, preservadora de recursos e que beneficie os produtores mais pobres. Nesse sentido, a agroecologia surge como alternativa de produção sustentável e que consegue atender às demandas de consumo de alimentos pela população. OBJETIVO: Refletir sobre uma agricultura de cunho ecológico, destacando a importância da agroecologia e a implementação das políticas públicas nesta construção para um desenvolvimento territorial sustentável. METODOLOGIA: Como processo metodológico do trabalho, foi feito uma revisão de literatura sobre os temas. RESULTADOS e DISCUSSÃO: A agricultura sustentável é o sistema produtivo de alimentos e fibras com manutenção dos recursos naturais, insumos externos mínimos, produtividade, redução dos impactos ambientais adversos, produção satisfatória de alimentos como também distribuição de renda e necessidades sociais das famílias e comunidades rurais. Nesse sentido, para uma política agrícola sustentável, os mecanismos de crédito (custeio e investimento) devem estar associados a uma assistência técnica habilitada em agroecologia com a viabilização de canais de comercialização para uma produção agrícola diversificada para assim se efetivar um desenvolvimento rural sustentável. CONCLUSÃO: Logo, todas as formas de produção agrícola com baixo carbono são efetivas para garantir um alimento seguro e nutricional, que beneficie um desenvolvimento rural sustentável, reduza as desigualdades sociais, tenha uma economia solidária, preserve os ecossistemas e seja garantidora de alimento para todas as gerações futuras.
PHOTOVOLTAIC-THERMOELECTRIC HYBRID MODULE FOR CONTINUOUSLY POWERING A VACCINE COOLER IN NIGER
Authors: GALY ADAM Aichatou , YESİLATA Bulent
Published: June 2023

In areas where the access to an off-grid electricity is not possible or not reliable, the transport and conservation of vaccine and medicines is not possible. Nevertheless, these areas need and have right to access medical. This need is much more critical nowadays since preservation of COVID-19 vaccines require cold-chain at some level of degree. Solar energy can be used to power the refrigerator destined to keep the medicines and vaccines cool. Even tough stand-alone PV is already used to power theses coolers, the use of a PV-TE hybrid generators could allow the improvement of the autonomy. The output power of the PV alone and the hybrid are investigated under Niger meteorological conditions. The two systems coupled with a medical cooler are investigated. The results show that the hybrid system produces considerably more power to be stored in the battery, indicating much longer autonomy.
Fundamentals of Pedigree Visualization and Feature Extraction for the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Pattern
Authors: Sogir Sajjad Bin , Roy Pranto , Basak Tapati
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the transmission of a trait, such as a disease, through an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern under the two distinct situations of full penetrance and reduced penetrance, as well as twins. To assess how a disease is passed down from one generation to the next based on the provided genetic conditions, two data sets were produced for 14 and 45 individuals with three and four generations, respectively. Then comparisons were drawn between the various situations. Due to certain restrictions, the original data was not available, yet the simulated data behaved exactly like the characteristics of autosomal inheritance. The inheritance patterns for several genetic disorders would match the findings if genuine data had been utilized in this analysis.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Multidisciplinary Treatment, and Nurse-Guided Transitional Care in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Liu Xueshuang , Song Li , Xiao Shuqin , Wang Yu
Published: June 2023

The current study evaluated the effect of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and multidisciplinary treatment followed by a nurse-guided transitional care bridge program in 100 hospitalized older adults. In the intervention group, CGA and multidisciplinary care were performed. The control group was provided with guideline-associated treatment. Study outcomes comprised the 6-month Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score, Lawton Instrumental ADL (IADL) score, and unplanned hospital readmission rate. There were no differences in mean 6-month Katz ADL scores between intervention and control groups; however, significant differences were found between groups in IADL score and unplanned hospital readmission rate. CGA followed by nurse-guided transitional care stabilized patients' IADL score and improved hospital readmission rate. The current results informed that combining CGA with multidisciplinary continuous nursing is an effective and feasible working pattern; however, more exploratory work is needed. [
Research in Gerontological Nursing, 16
(5), 224–230.]
On the boundedness of the solution set for the $ \psi $-Caputo fractional pantograph equation with a measure of non-compactness via simulation analysis
Authors: George Reny , Al-shammari Fahad , Ghaderi Mehran , Rezapour Shahram
Published: June 2023

A large number of physical phenomena can be described and modeled by differential equations. One of these famous models is related to the pantograph, which has been investigated in the history of mathematics and physics with different approaches. Optimizing the parameters involved in the pantograph is very important due to the task of converting the type of electric current in the relevant circuit. For this reason, it is very important to use fractional operators in its modeling. In this work, we will investigate the existence of the solution for the fractional pantograph equation by using a new $ \psi $-Caputo operator. The novelty of this work, in addition to the $ \psi $-Caputo fractional operator, is the use of topological degree theory and numerical results from simulations. Techniques in fixed point theory and the use of inequalities will also help to prove the main results. Finally, we provide two examples with some graphical and numerical simulations to make our results more objective. Our data indicate that the boundedness of the solution set for the desired problem depends on the choice of the $ \psi(\kappa) $ function.
Common fixed point theorems for multi-valued mappings in bicomplex valued metric spaces with application
Authors: Abdou Afrah Ahmad Noman
Published: June 2023

The aim of this article is to introduce a generalized Hausdorff distance function in the setting of a bicomplex valued metric space. Using this, we obtain common fixed point theorems for generalized contractions. Our outcomes extend and generalize some conventional fixed point results in the literature. We also furnish a significant example to express the genuineness of the presented results. As an application, we derive some common fixed point results for self mappings, including the leading results of [Demonstr. Math., 54 (2021), 474-487] and [Int. J. Nonlinear Anal. Appl., 12 (2021), 717-727].
The lower bound on the measure of sets consisting of Julia limiting directions of solutions to some complex equations associated with Petrenko's deviation
Authors: Zhang Guowei
Published: June 2023

In the value distribution theory of complex analysis, Petrenko's deviation is to describe more precisely the quantitative relationship between $ T (r, f) $ and $ \log M (r, f) $ when the modulus of variable $ |z| = r $ is sufficiently large. In this paper we introduce Petrenko's deviations to the coefficients of three types of complex equations, which include difference equations, differential equations and differential-difference equations. Under different assumptions we study the lower bound of limiting directions of Julia sets of solutions of these equations, where Julia set is an important concept in complex dynamical systems. The results of this article show that the lower bound of limiting directions mentioned above is closely related to Petrenko's deviation, and our conclusions improve some known results.
Two-step inertial method for solving split common null point problem with multiple output sets in Hilbert spaces
Authors: Okeke Chibueze C. , Adamu Abubakar , Promkam Ratthaprom , Sunthrayuth Pongsakorn
Published: June 2023

In this paper, an algorithm with two-step inertial extrapolation and self-adaptive step sizes is proposed to solve the split common null point problem with multiple output sets in Hilbert spaces. Weak convergence analysis are obtained under some easy to verify conditions on the iterative parameters in Hilbert spaces. Preliminary numerical tests are performed to support the theoretical analysis of our proposed algorithm.
Transcripciones latinas de fórmulas islámicas en textos ibéricos medievales sobre Muḥammad
Authors: Kynaston Grant
Published: June 2023

Este artículo examina una característica lingüística a menudo olvidada en la polémica cristiana sobre Muḥammad en la Iberia medieval: la transliteración de fórmulas islámicas del árabe al latín. Tras esbozar un marco para evaluar estas expresiones dentro del contexto multilingüe más amplio de al-Andalus, examina dos polémicas latinas de la región que contienen transcripciones sustanciales de fórmulas similares. En primer lugar, se examina la transcripción de la declaración de fe islámica en el Liber scale Mahometi, del siglo XIII, e identifica un patrón de vernacularización y distorsión en la presentación de frases árabes en el texto. En segundo lugar, analiza una transliteración del Tultusceptru de los siglos IX-X, considerada corrupta por estudiosos anteriores, y evalúa los datos fonológicos de la frase. Este artículo defiende una lectura novedosa que, a su vez, indica una mayor conciencia y sensibilidad del pensamiento islámico por parte del polemista. Por último, estas lecturas son corroboradas comparando las interpretaciones de los textos del takbīr.
The Essential Skills for Candidates Entering the Accountancy Profession
Authors: Chan David Y. , Dorata Nina T. , Ulrich Mark M.
Published: June 2023

The skills required to become a successful accounting professional are evolving. In the past, accountancy students that excelled in memorizing and retaining technical content have generally performed well in their professional careers. The advancement of technology such as robotic process automation and artificial intelligence has changed that status quo in the profession. Essential skills (ES) such as critical thinking, deduction, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, inclusive mindset, effective communication and presentation, articulate writing, professionalism, ethical reasoning, and the ability to provide/receive constructive criticism are becoming paramount in this new environment. Professional and academic frameworks have promulgated the importance of these higher order skills. However, accounting programs have generally not adapted as well in preparing students with these skills. The authors provide directors of accounting programs with two different approaches in implementing these ES into their curriculums.
The Opportunity for Growth of Sustainability Accounting and Reporting in the College Accounting Curriculum
Authors: Coville Timothy G.
Published: June 2023

This chapter provides the reader with the following: 1) background on the numerous calls for the incorporation of sustainability topics into the college level accounting curriculums; 2) evidence that these calls have been largely neglected; and 3) further evidence for how the business community, regulators, and other professional organizations are demonstrating both the desire, and the need for, sustainability knowledge in our graduates. The intent is to support the belief that more higher education institutions (HEI) will indeed increase their incorporation of sustainability topics into their accounting curriculum.
Gamification as a New Approach in International Accounting Education in the Digitalizing World
Authors: Koç Feden
Published: June 2023

In the study, gamification method is suggested as an alternative or supportive learning method to traditional theoretical and applied courses in training the accounting staff needed by businesses in higher education institutions in the digitalized world. In this context, it is aimed to teach the measurement principles within the scope of IAS/IFRS to a total of 108 students studying at Uşak University, a state university in Turkey, and taking accounting courses, by gamification method. For this purpose, first of all, a theoretical lesson on the measurement principles within the scope of “IAS/IFRS” was taught with the students, and then a written test on each valuation basis was administered to the students. Afterwards, students were allowed to play the digital game “Let's Measure Its Value,” which the authors created in line with a scenario in the digital environment and where each measurement basis was exemplified with visuals. The answers given by the students regarding the measurement principles with both methods were compared.
Changes, Challenges, and Choices
Authors: Martins Helena , Cunha Tiago , Carvalho Amélia Oliveira , Carmo Cecília , Baldacci Gianluigi
Published: June 2023

Crises deriving from pandemics, extreme weather events, wars, and shifts in technological paradigms are becoming the new normal, adding to the paradigm shifts already underway in the accounting profession due to profound changes in the way people work and information is managed. In this context, there is an agreement from both academics and professionals that, in addition to technical skills, there are other “soft” skills that are critical for value creation by accountants. This chapter proposes a reflection on key soft skills for the future of the accounting profession, especially considering the turbulent times ahead, with a special focus on the role of higher education institutions.
Explorative Analyses and Discussions to Compose Design Principles of Building and Spaces
Authors: Çalışkan Ekrem Bahadır
Published: June 2023

The term metaverse was first used in the novel 'Snow Crash.' However, it has come into people's lives with the development of 3D design and visual techniques, machine computations, blockchain, and the internet. Companies and communities worldwide are launching their metaverse platform with diverse functions like trading, gaming, and socialization. The virtual spaces are designed, and virtual buildings or reconstructions of existing ones can be seen. The facts and laws of the universe that people live in directly affect their understanding, so developers generally tend to implement these into their virtual environments. However, the factors which shape and govern the real world are not valid in virtual environments. Thus, there are diverse possibilities in the metaverse. This chapter presents the metaverse and its platforms with definitions, usage, interfaces, and problems. It explores the facts of the universe and discusses gaps and lack of designing spaces and buildings in virtual environments by thinking about the possibilities in the metaverse.
A Case Study to Analyse the Online and Hybrid Learning Trends in Quantity Surveying Education From the COVID-19 Pandemic at Taylor's University
Authors: Yaakob Azrina Binti Md , Kamarazaly Myzatul Aishah , Lee Yee Shi
Published: June 2023

There are two types of online learning, which are online learning and hybrid. COVID-19 pandemic, coining the term “new normal” has impacted, directly and indirectly, the global economy, including shaking up the education sector. The education system completely shifted the learning method from traditional face-to-face classes to an online learning system. This situation has posed an extreme challenge to the education community and forced the educators to shift their teaching mode overnight. Taylor's University had constantly applied traditional learning in quantity surveying education has been exposed to the new changes as well. This pandemic has highlighted the need for more online technology training and evolution. However, the online learning trend in quantity surveying education remained undervalued due to the familiarity of students with traditional face-to-face classes. Hence, the objective of this research is to identify the differences in students' attitudes, to identify the differences in students' achievement and to provide strategies to improve online learning and hybrid learning.
Investigating Key Factors Influencing Malaysian Architects' Use of Glue-Laminated Timber
Authors: Mari TamilSalvi , Rosien Daniel , Ng Veronica , Gunasagaran Sujatavani , Kuppusamy Sivaraman
Published: June 2023

Glue-laminated timber (GLT) and closely related cross-laminated timber (CLT) represent a technological shift that has brought about new possibilities for architects to employ as part of their design toolkits. In temperate climate zones and industrial countries, GLT and CLT have seen a recent surge in their application. Its popularity has increased in response to favourable changes in building regulations and due to the increasing importance of certifiable sustainability in the built environment. In Malaysia, the adoption of GLT has been very limited to date. This study examines which factors influence Malaysian architects with regard to the use of GLT/CLT as a building material. From the Malaysian architects surveyed for this research, it is evident that there is a significant interest in using GLT and CLT in future projects. Most respondents stated that they had previously considered using GLT and/or CLT but abandoned the idea due to the absence of local supply and the resulting high cost of importing GLT/CLT.
The Adoption and Challenges of Using Green Materials in Building Construction Projects
Authors: Lim Tze Shwan , Lee Yee Lin , Goh Yin Xi , Kam Kenn Jhun , Soon Lam Tatt
Published: June 2023

The impact of the construction industry on the environment has made people more and more aware that it is necessary to adopt a sustainable and responsible attitude to the current construction practices. Increasing attention has prompted the Malaysian government and professional institutions to alleviate this problem more actively without restricting development needs. The objective of this study includes identifying the types of green materials adopted in buildings, comparing the differences between green materials and common materials, and investigating the challenges of using green materials in buildings in Malaysia. A quantitative method with a questionnaire has been adopted in this study and analysis of the study is conducted by descriptive method, inferential method, and ANOVA method. Through intensive literature study, it has brought a better understanding of the types of green building materials adopted.
Resolution of Construction Payment Disputes
Authors: Shirley Chin Ai Ling , Kamarazaly Myzatul Aishah , Ali Naseem Ameer , Moossajee Ali
Published: June 2023

The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA 2012) has redefined how construction disputes are resolved in Malaysia. The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in Kenya has long provided Adjudication Rules for the Construction Industry 2003. According Muigua and Muigua, it is not commonly used to resolve commercial disputes in Kenya. This research fills the gap to address curiosity. The chapter studies the trend of contractual adjudication in Kenya, and the potential challenges of implementing statutory adjudication in Kenya for construction payment disputes. The results revealed that QS in Kenya usually are involved in contractual disputes nevertheless commonly refer to negotiation and arbitration. The findings also indicate that adjudication is not a preferred choice of ADR due to cost, time and lack of provisions in the standard form of contract in Kenya. But the findings proved that most QS's will propose adjudication as the preferred method due to the structured manner the rules will be provided in backed by the parliament.
A Study on Building Inspection and Building Defect Rectification From the Contractors' and House Buyers' Sentiments
Authors: Kam Kenn Jhun , Lim Xiao Jing , Lim Tze Shwan , Soon Lam Tatt
Published: June 2023

Competitive and fast-track construction environments with quantity without quality lead to the occurrence of building failure and defective works. The necessity of building inspection and rectification of the defect figure is becoming predominant in the vacant possession of new residential buildings. This paper study on cost involvement and worthiness of building inspection and building defects rectification from the contractors' and house buyers' perspectives to resolve the arising problem of building failure and defective works. The research is a mixed-method approach, it comprises qualitative and quantitative methods. Interviews were conducted with contractors, whereas a questionnaire survey was carried out with house buyers as targeted respondents of this study to obtain data and information. Both contractors and house buyers' perspectives on building inspection and building defect rectification have been observed. From this study, everyone can better understand the cost involvement of the common defects and have their standard to measure the worthiness of building inspection.
Pragmatic Consideration on Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Healthy Homes
Authors: Nasir Siti Nuratirah Che Mohd , Ariffin Nur Haizal Mat Yaacob , Alwi Najah Md , Aziz Salmiah , Amin Nur ‘Izzati Mohd , Maharimi Mohammed Fadzli
Published: June 2023

The topic of health is becoming more of a crucial element in today's life particularly due to the COVID-19 crisis. This research was conducted to point out an eco-friendly building material focusing on interior environment towards better quality of life. The method adopted incorporates deeper literature study and interview sessions with expertise in the built environment mainly in eco-friendly and sustainable houses. The results show that there is a long list of available local eco-friendly material mainly timber, brick, concrete, and bamboo that can be used in producing a healthy home. This research concludes that people need to gain more understanding of these materials and demand from our construction players will help to push more interest for these healthier options products. The data collected could be seen as important in the wake of recent endemic COVID-19 that involved wellbeing inside the house. This would be beneficial to the policy maker, enlightened building industry players and homeowners to highlight the significance of practicing a healthy environment.
Architecture and the Everyday
Authors: Alwi Najah Md. , Mazlan Ida Marlina
Published: June 2023

Although Malaysia is traditionally a tea-drinking nation, the global coffee culture has become an integral part of a “third” space in the country's urban and rural areas. The study highlights the shared qualities and cultural elements that shape the design and atmosphere of Malaysian coffee places, providing insights into their role as important social tools in the country. By exploring the spatial design and social meaning of these coffee places, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between architecture, cultural identity, and everyday life experiences in Malaysia. However, this study focuses on a limited number of selected coffee houses in specific regions of Malaysia. The findings should be interpreted within this context and may not capture the full diversity of coffee places across the country. The findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the intersection of architecture, culture, and social interactions, serving as a foundation for further exploration and appreciation of Malaysia's unique coffee culture.
Local People's Participation in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management
Authors: Nasrolahi Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Public participation in cultural heritage, with particular regard to conservation, has been a concern ever since the Venice Charter, and it still is to this day. This approach has also been highlighted in World Heritage documents. The Faro Convention adopted a shift in focus from the conservation of cultural heritage values to the value of cultural heritage for society. Accordingly, cultural heritage institutions inevitably have to apply a participatory approach in order to achieve sustainable conservation. Moreover, a number of papers have focused on the importance of public participation in heritage conservation and tourism management. This chapter studies the concept of people's participation in cultural heritage conservation and management in international charters and documents. It also takes into account various methods and approaches in Human-Computer Interaction studies, which have valuable resources for user engagement in designing services by people for people, in order to propose an effective, applicable people-participation approach to cultural heritage management.
The Concept of Addiction and Its Causes
Authors: Bulut Yunus Emre
Published: June 2023

Addiction can be briefly defined as the inability to stop using or control a substance or behavior. This concept can be used for many substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, as well as behavioral addictions such as eating, gaming, sex, gambling, computer and smartphone usage, television watching, internet and social media usage, digital game shopping, etc. Among these addictions, we can collectively consider computer, smartphone, television, internet, social media, and digital game addictions as “technological addictions.” The concept of technology addiction entered our lives after the 2000s, when the internet and technological tools became widespread. In this chapter, the concept of addiction and the causes of addiction are defined in general, followed by the concept of behavioral addiction and its causes. And finally, the concept of technology addiction and its causes are explained with the support of the literature. In addition, the equivalents of these definitions in the relevant diagnostic guidelines and ICD diagnosis codes are mentioned.
Digital Addiction and Its Reflections on the Individual and Society
Authors: Şirin Hülya , Ketrez Gamze
Published: June 2023

Digital technologies greatly affect many aspects of our lives and make life easier in every way. Nowadays, more than half of the world's population uses digital technology. Continuous and excessive use of digital technological tools or applications can lead to digital addiction. Presently, digital addiction is considered as a behavioral addiction, although there seems to be a lack of consensus on its definition. Effects of digital addiction on individuals are physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral, etc. Also, digital addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of digital technologies, can have significant effects on society. Those are social, economic, legal and ethical, educational, cultural and societal norms, healthcare, environmental, privacy, security, and mental health, impacts. From a public health perspective, the priority is to prevent the prevalence of digital addiction. Effective programs in prevention and treatment should include a multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary approach and be methodologically strong, evidence-based programs.
Digital Game Addiction and Children
Authors: Ersoy Mustafa , Şahbaz Ahmet Furkan
Published: June 2023

This study examines the topic of digital game addiction and children. The study addresses the effects of digital games on children, addiction symptoms, and the impact of addiction on children's social, academic, and psychological development. According to the results of the research, symptoms of digital game addiction include excessive time spent playing games, loss of control, preoccupation with games, developing tolerance, neglecting social and academic responsibilities, and experiencing physical health problems such as sleep disorders and eye strain. Digital game addiction can negatively impact children's social skills, academic performance, and psychological well-being, thus reducing their quality of life. Therefore, it is recommended for parents and teachers to limit children's use of digital games and encourage them to engage in other activities. Parents and teachers should monitor children's use of digital games, recognize addiction symptoms, and take necessary precautions.
A Field Research on Digital Playing Tendencies and Addiction of High School Students
Authors: Türkoğlu Süleyman , Türkoğlu Hülya Semiz
Published: June 2023

All the needs for education, social relations, social activities, and personal development are now being provided through digital resources. Based on the fact that studies on digital game addiction are not at the desired level, the main purpose of the study is to investigate the factors affecting digital game addiction in high school students and the relationship between digital game addiction, which has become a growing problem, and mindfulness concepts. According to the results of the survey applied to 181 high school students studying in Istanbul Esenyurt, the general and all sub-dimensions of the Digital Game Addiction Scale do not differ significantly according to gender, grade level and school success. The answer to the question ‘I prefer playing games to spend time with my friends physically,' 3.24, ‘I discuss the time I spend in the game with people close to me,' is 2.99, ‘I postpone my sleep time to reach my goal in the game,' with an average of 2.93. reveals the result that he is addicted to digital games as an indicator of addiction.
Digital Game Addiction and Children
Authors: Sebastian Shilpa Elza , George Derik , Girish S.
Published: June 2023

Nowadays the usage of digital games has increased a lot. Console games, PC games, and online games are all examples of digital games. Aside from these, it has been observed that digital games are also played with portable technologies such as mobile phones and tablets. Children's play equipment, play habits, and play perceptions have all changed as a result of these changes. As a result, digital games have a significant influence on children. This chapter focuses on the effects of digital games on children and how children became addicted to digital games. It also discusses how to avoid overusing digital games. It also explains the meaning of digital games and discusses their history and future.
Social Media Addiction and Fear of Missing Out
Authors: Monteiro Ana Paula , Cardoso Cláudio J. S. , Andrade Sílvia , Relva Inês , Simões Margarida
Published: June 2023

Social networks are part of daily life, and their use has been growing exponentially. Despite its potential, research has shown that social networks can be enhancers of addition. Psychological well-being can be called into question by the restlessness of the subject caused by the dependence on wanting to be online, particularly in social networks that gives rise to the term FoMO (fear of missing out), explaining the desire to remain online continuously. This chapter characterizes addiction to social networks and its relationship with FoMO. The concept of FoMO is discussed and explanatory theories. Some measures will be presented. Individual, intrafamilial, and extrafamilial characteristics associated with fear of missing out will be analyzed. The consequences of FoMO in different areas of the individual's life are presented. Some strategies for managing digital technologies to minimize this symptomatology will be discussed.
Combination of cyclosporine A and methylprednisolone to treat pediatric Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome
Authors: Dewi Shinta Trilaksmi , Qomariah Laily Noor , Sarkowi Widya Khairunisa , Puspitasari Monika , Khalidah Miya , Anggatama Marcella , Rizkiani Dwinanda Almira , Etnawati Kristiana , Febriana Sri Awalia
Published: June 2023

The treatment of epidermal necrolysis in pediatric patients remains a major challenge. Cyclosporine A has emerged as a promising therapy for epidermal necrolysis in adults; however, its efficacy in children is unclear. We present the case of a boy with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome who was initially resistant to methylprednisolone monotherapy but improved after receiving the combination of cyclosporine A and methylprednisolone. Published reports on the use of cyclosporine A for pediatric epidermal necrolysis are also briefly reviewed.
Cost analysis in the management of moderate-to-severe psoriasis: comparison between conventional and biological systemic therapies
Authors: Mortato Edoardo , Baratta Silvia , Rubino Luca , De Caro Anna Paola , Loconsole Francesco
Published: June 2023

Background. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with an important socio-economic burden. Available therapies include conventional systemic drugs and biological drugs, such as Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-α inhibitors, that are characterized by high costs. Aim. Perform a cost-estimation analysis of conventional treatment vs therapy with biosimilar TNF-α inhibitor between January 2021 and January 2022, according to the Apulia regional cost list. Methods. The average annual expenditure per patient on conventional treatment (cyclosporine and methotrexate) vs therapy with biosimilar TNF-α inhibitor was compared. The 'cost per responder' was determined by analyzing the percentages of 'responders' (patients achieving PASI 75 and PASI 90) and 'non-responders' (PASI <75) after one year of treatment. Results. The annual per capita expenditure with cyclosporin was €3,515.35, with methotrexate was €1,048.87, while for treatment with TNF-α biosimilar inhibitor drug was €3,030.11. The "cost per responder" analysis showed a value of €8,573 for cyclosporine, €2,834 for methotrexate, and €3,564 for TNF-α biosimilar inhibitor. Conclusions. Conventional drugs have a greater impact on healthcare expenditure than TNF-α biosimilar inhibitors.
Assessment of blood culture and tube agglutination serology test for the diagnosis of typhoid fever amongst malaria-negative patients: a one-year hospital-based study
Authors: Nirmal Kirti , Saini Vikas , Ahmad Nadeem , Pal Singh Narendra
Published: June 2023

Salmonella serotypes, including Salmonella Typhi, S. Paratyphi A, S. Paratyphi B, and S. Paratyphi C, are responsible for the systemic, protracted febrile sickness known as typhoid fever. Various antibody-based tests are being used for diagnosing typhoid fever. This study was carried out to assess the performance of the widal test and blood culture for the diagnosis of typhoid fever among malaria-negative patients in a tertiary care hospital in east Delhi, India. The study was conducted from July 2021 to June 2022 in the Department of Microbiology of a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. Patients, including the adult and pediatric population, were evaluated for typhoid fever and participated in an observational, prospective study on febrile patients that was malaria-negative. Venous blood samples were obtained under strict aseptic conditions and further processed for widal serology and blood culture tests for typhoid fever. In our study, the prevalence of blood culture-positive Salmonella species was 0.3% (30/10,000 = 0.3%) Among antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, S. Typhi revealed the highest resistance rates for Ciprofloxacin (43.33%), Azithromycin (36.66%), and third-generation cephalosporins. Out of 30 blood culture-positive Salmonella Typhi of typhoid fever patients, 5 (17%) samples were negative for the Widal test. Among 30 samples, all were blood culture positive, but only 25 samples show Widal titer above the baseline i.e. >1:64. Although blood culture is the gold standard for the diagnosis of typhoid fever, the Widal test does play a role in the diagnosis and management of typhoid fever, especially in suspected cases when blood culture is negative, especially in government tertiary care hospitals.