bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Mediating Effect of Social Support on Major Satisfaction and College Adjustment among Nursing Students
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Choi Ji Yeon
Published: October 2023

The study was conducted to identify the effect of social support in the relations between major satisfaction and college adjustment among nursing students.
The subjects of this study were 100 sophomore nursing students from two universities located in D and G cities. The data collection period is from March 10, 2022 to March 30, 2022, and was conducted through a self-administered questionnaire.
The research model was designed on the basis of PROCESS Macro Model 4 proposed by Hayes (2013). The collected data was analyzed using SPSS 24.0, PROCESS Macro ver. 3.5 program.
The mean score for major satisfaction, college adjustment and social support perceived by nursing students were 3.98, 3.45, and 4.00 points out of 5, respectively. Major satisfaction, college adjustment and social support had strong correlations with each other (p<.001). The difference in adaptation to college life is when the major is chosen by oneself (t=3.41, p=.001), when the motive for selecting a major matches one's aptitude (F=5.73, p=.004), and when satisfaction with college life (F=14.01, p<.001) was significantly high. To confirm the effects on social support, the covariate was adjusted for major selector, aptitude in major selection motive, and college life satisfaction. Major satisfaction had a direct effect on college adjustment (β = .574) and social support (β = .625). Social support had a direct effect on college adjustment (β = .241). There was a mediation effect of social support between major satisfaction and college adjustment (β = .619).
Based on the results of this study, it was confirmed that nursing students' major satisfaction affects their adaptation to college life using social support as a mediating variable. Therefore, by identifying the sub-factors of social support that can increase the satisfaction of nursing students who will become future nurses, we propose the development of specific emotional, evaluative, informational, and physical intervention programs in nursing education and research to verify their effectiveness.
Improving EFL Learners’ Reading Motivation With Intensive Reading Using “ReadTheory”
Authors: Anqoudi Salwa al , Gabarre Cecile , Gabarre Serge , Aamri Siham Al
Published: October 2023

Foundation students need to pass English proficiency courses before joining their Bachelor program. Omani students are English as foreign language (EFL) learners. Therefore, acquiring reading skills is crucial in unlocking their academic performance. The researchers implemented an online intensive reading club seeking to engage unmotivated students into improving their reading through task-based learning from the ReadTheory website. The objectives were twofold, first to identify factors of engagement in the online intensive reading club leading to improved reading skills, and second to explore how these factors could instill long-term reading motivation. A three-cycle action research was conducted over six months with 10 participants. The systematic thematic analysis of observations, discussions, semi-structured interviews, and artifacts resulted in an in-depth understanding of the demotivation, engagement, learning and acquisition processes. Participation to the intensive reading club resulted in heightened motivation and improved reading skills due to the students’ active engagement in the Readtheory enhanced intensive reading tasks. Authentic and meaningful materials, immediate individual performance reports on reading skills and progress contributed to increased engagement, yielding long-term intrinsic and extrinsic reading motivation. The resulting Online intensive reading model will benefit teachers, students, and stakeholders seeking to motivate EFL students to read in the target language.
A New Digital Twin-Based Fault Diagnosis Approach Using Parameter Estimation and Information Entropy
Authors: AYDIN İlhan , AYDIN Emrullah , AKIN Erhan
Published: October 2023

Induction motors are one of the important motor types used in industry. Although these motors are generally of robust construction, they are subject to failures due to ambient operating conditions. The traditional diagnostic methods are based on measuring signals such as current, vibration, temperature, and speed from an experimental setup for good and faulty motors. But finding an equivalent motor that can compare with the motor used in the industry is always difficult. Therefore, by constructing a digital twin of the real motor, signals belonging to the healthy motor can be obtained, which is equivalent to the motor in the industry. In this study, motor stator faults were tried to be diagnosed using digital twin and motor signals obtained from a real experimental setup. The faulty frequency region is determined in the spectrum by estimating the parameters related to the motor current, and the faults are determined according to the information entropy. The operation of the proposed system has been tested with data from both the digital twin and the real motor, and successful results have been obtained.
Enhancing Image Classification Performance through Discrete Cosine Transformation on Augmented Facial Images using GANs
Authors: ŞENER Abdullah , ERGEN Burhan
Published: October 2023

The continuous advancements in technology are profoundly influencing various domains, including the realm of artificial intelligence. Within this field, the development and training of facial recognition systems have emerged as one of the most prominent research areas. Nowadays, facial recognition systems are rapidly replacing traditional security methods. In order to develop a good face recognition system, the training process must be provided with sufficient data. Recently, the number of open-source data that can help improve the accuracy of face recognition systems is limited. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are a type of machine learning algorithm comprising two interconnected neural networks that engage in a competitive relationship. It is widely used in work domains such as image creation, image manipulation, super-resolution, text visualization, photorealistic images, speech production, and face aging. In the study, the lack of data for training face recognition systems was first solved with synthetic face images obtained with GANs. In the subsequent stage of the investigation, the aim was to enhance the image classification procedure through the application of the discrete cosine transform to the images. This approach aimed to fortify facial recognition systems against the presence of authentic-looking fabricated faces within virtual environments. In the study, it was found that the classification of faces could be improved by 30% compared to the normal classification model. The primary objective of this research endeavor is to make a significant contribution towards the development of highly accurate facial recognition systems.
Catania flatfoot score: A diagnostic-therapeutic evaluation tool in children
Authors: Vescio Andrea , Testa Gianluca , Caldaci Alessia , Sapienza Marco , Pavone Vito
Published: October 2023

Triggering, locking, clicking, and crepitus of the fingers are common symptoms patients present with. Even though crepitus and triggering can occur as part of the same underlying diagnosis, it is important to differentiate between them, as they usually indicate different possible diagnoses. The differential diagnoses that should be considered include trigger finger, metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthritis, fractures or dislocations, extensor digitorum communis subluxation or dislocation, locked MCPJ, avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head, and Dupuytren’s disease. A thorough clinical examination with appropriate special investigations can permit the clinician to make the correct diagnosis. Appropriate management of a confirmed diagnosis is successful in providing symptomatic improvement.
Late brachial plexopathy after a mid-shaft clavicle fracture: A case report
Authors: Alzahrani Mohammad M
Published: October 2023

Triggering, locking, clicking, and crepitus of the fingers are common symptoms patients present with. Even though crepitus and triggering can occur as part of the same underlying diagnosis, it is important to differentiate between them, as they usually indicate different possible diagnoses. The differential diagnoses that should be considered include trigger finger, metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthritis, fractures or dislocations, extensor digitorum communis subluxation or dislocation, locked MCPJ, avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head, and Dupuytren’s disease. A thorough clinical examination with appropriate special investigations can permit the clinician to make the correct diagnosis. Appropriate management of a confirmed diagnosis is successful in providing symptomatic improvement.
Comparative Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation Therapy for Essential Tremor: A Randomized Pragmatic Clinical Trial
Authors: Dai Dingwei , Fernandes Joaquim , Kim Han , Coetzer Henriette
Published: October 2023

Background: Transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) is a wrist-worn, non-invasive therapy delivering calibrated stimulation to the median and radial nerves. While the efficacy and safety of TAPS therapy for essential tremor (ET) have been demonstrated, current evidence supporting therapeutic benefits of TAPS versus standard of care (SOC) is lacking. This prospective study evaluated the clinical benefit of adding TAPS treatment to SOC versus SOC alone.

Methods: This randomized, controlled, pragmatic trial recruited patients from a large health plan’s Commercially Insured and Medicare Advantage population. 310 patients were randomized 1:1 to one month of treatment with TAPS (TX) or standard of care (SOC). The pre-specified endpoints were changes in tremor power measured by motion sensors (primary) and improvement in Bain & Findley Activities of Daily Living (BF-ADL) upper limb scores reported (secondary) between TX and SOC at one month.

Results: 276 patients completed the one-month endpoints (n=133 TX, n=143 SOC). The study met the primary and secondary endpoints, with significantly reduced tremor power in TX than SOC (0.017 (0.003) versus 0.08 (0.014) (m/s2)2; geometric mean (SE); p < 0.0001) and greater improvement in the BF-ADL score in TX than SOC (1.6 (0.43) vs 0.2 (0.37) points; mean (SE); p < 0.05). 82% of TX patients experienced tremor improvement from before to after therapy. No serious device-related adverse events were reported.

Discussion: This trial demonstrates that TAPS significantly improves tremor power and BF-ADLs in patients with ET compared to SOC over one month of home use.

Highlights

This study found that TAPS significantly improves tremor power and BF-ADL scores in patients with ET compared to SOC over one month of home use. This real-world study suggests that non-invasive TAPS therapy is a safe and valuable treatment option for patients with ET.
Jorge Amado, a infância e a máquina literária:
Authors: Costa Júnior José dos Santos
Published: October 2023

Parte-se de uma pesquisa sobre o “dispositivo da menoridade”, isto é, a rede de saberes, poderes, instituições, profissões e leis que contribuíram para a emergência histórica do conceito-imagem do menor infrator no Brasil a partir da Primeira República (1890-1930), passando por transformações ao longo do século XX. Neste texto, recorta-se o romance Capitães da Areia (1937), de Jorge Amado, para problematizar as condições de emergência de narrativas sobre a relação entre infância, abandono e delinquência na cidade de Salvador (BA) na década de 1930, em meio às mudanças pelas quais passava o país após a “Revolução de 1930” e a instituição do Estado Novo (1937-1945). Mobilizando as ferramentas teórico-conceituais de Michel Foucault acerca da análise enunciativa observa-se os modos de constituição da literatura como crítica social às relações de desigualdade socioeconômica.
A “guerra justa dos aliados”:
Authors: Regiani Álvaro Ribeiro
Published: October 2023

Interpreta-se neste artigo algumas estratégias discursivas para convencer a opinião pública sobre a legalidade da Guerra do Golfo (1991). Por meio da análise de reportagens, entrevistas e artigos publicados nos jornais Folha de São Paulo e Jornal do Brasil, pretende-se contextualizar a discussão envolvendo o filósofo político Norberto Bobbio e o jurista Celso Lafer em torno da “guerra justa”. Desse modo, é central neste artigo, as recepções e os efeitos discursivos desse debate público para compreender as representações dos povos árabes nos anos iniciais da globalização.
Para uma história social das práticas eleitorais:
Authors: Angeli Douglas Souza
Published: October 2023

O artigo apresenta resultados da pesquisa intitulada “Para uma história social das práticas eleitorais: as eleições no centro-oeste mineiro (1932-1950)”. O objeto da pesquisa nessa etapa teve como foco as práticas eleitorais no Centro-Oeste mineiro nas eleições de 1933 e 1934. Como se davam as práticas eleitorais no Centro-Oeste mineiro na década de 1930? O que o estudo da história social das eleições no Centro-Oeste mineiro pode indicar acerca da experiência de democracia da década de 1930? O estudo a nível local e regional pode fornecer indicativos de como os sujeitos conformaram práticas sociais relacionadas à disputa eleitoral. Nesse caso, fica evidente a centralidade do papel dos partidos políticos no processo de alistamento eleitoral e o abuso do poder dos interventores em favor do partido situacionista.
Justiça Aberta para populações colonizadas: troca de saberes na judicialização das questões políticas
Authors: Bezerra André Augusto Salvador
Published: October 2023

A intensa judicialização das questões políticas é uma realidade que impõe reflexões acerca de suas potencialidades democráticas. Neste contexto, o artigo tem como objetivo apontar como o Judiciário pode fortalecer a democracia brasileira atuando para que estratos populacionais historicamente colonizados tenham seus saberes considerados pelo Estado. O estudo alinha-se à governança judicialmente dialógica advinda do conceito de Justiça Aberta. Além disso, adota-se a definição sociológica de colonialismo na compreensão do silenciamento imposto a setores da sociedade desde o período colonial. Sob tais bases teóricas, mencionam-se dois julgados, envolvendo a legitimação de saberes de indígenas e quilombolas. Ao final, o artigo conclui que os julgados citados revelam possibilidades democráticas do fenômeno da judicialização das questões políticas pelo fato de o Judiciário ter se colocado como promotor do diálogo igualitário entre os poderes de Estado e estratos sociais.
Imagem, Identidade e Representação
Authors: Zagonel Mateus André
Published: October 2023

O surgimento de uma rota turística na cidade de Erechim – RS com equipamentos dotados de elementos estéticos em suas fachadas e representantes da arquitetura produzida pelos imigrantes italianos após o assentamento destes no estado levanta algumas reflexões sobre a percepção desses objetos na paisagem em que se inserem, o Vale Dourado. São equipamentos que servem à atividade turística que tem se desenvolvido no lugar e que vêm transformando a paisagem e estabelecendo uma dinâmica concreta de turismo cultural. Este trabalho busca discutir como a representação desse grupo através da materialidade simbólica ganha força de expressão e atua sobre o espaço estabelecendo novas dinâmicas sociais ligadas a identidade, a região e as fronteiras objetivas e subjetivas.
Reflexões sobre a história do ensino de história e sua importância para a disciplina de história no ensino básico
Authors: Severino Márcia Santos
Published: October 2023

O ensino de história no Brasil é hoje considerado um importante campo de pesquisa da área de história e as discussões por ele impetradas tem contribuído para pensarmos mais do que o próprio ensino, mas também a aprendizagem histórica de estudantes, crianças e adolescentes do ensino básico. Mais do que isso o campo também nos instiga a refletir sobre as idiossincrasias da implementação mesma dos estudos em história no país. O presente artigo procura fazer reflexões sobre a história do desenvolvimento do ensino de história, a implementação da disciplina no século XIX no país à partir da constituição do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro, passando por mais de um século de pesquisas relacionadas às questões curriculares, metodológicas, entre outros temas que surgem conjuntamente ao desenvolvimento do campo, até os dias atuais.
DEMOKRASİSİZ HALKLARDAN HALKSIZ DEMOKRASİLERE: DAĞILAN SSCB VE SONRASI
Authors: KORKMAZ Tuğrul
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı 1985 Gorbaçov iktidarında “Glasnost” ve “Perestroyka” ile başlayıp altı yıl süren reformların ardından 1991’de dağılan Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliği’nden (SSCB) ortaya çıkan devletlerin siyasal sistemlerini ampirik demokrasinin temel niteliklerinden olan özgür, adil ve düzenli seçimlerin yapılması ile çoğunluğun yönetimi/değişebilirliği bağlamında değerlendirmektir. Çalışmanın problematiğini uzun yıllar komünist sistemle yönetilmiş bu devletlerde dağılma sonrasında hangi yönetim biçimlerinin, parti sistemlerinin tercih edildiği, demokratik gelişimin ne ölçüde sağlandığı ve bu ülkelerin siyasal sistemlerine yön veren faktörlerin neler olduğu hakkında fikir edinmek oluşturmaktadır. Betimleyici ve karşılaştırmalı tarihsel yöntemlerin bir arada kullanıldığı çalışmada kısaca SSCB’nin dağılma süreci sonrasında bölgede ortaya çıkan yeni devletlerin siyasal durumu, ortaya çıkan yeni devletlerde tercih edilen siyasal sistemler ve bunların özellikleri, bu devletlerden kaçının demokrasiye yöneldiği ve bu demokrasilerin nasıl işledikleri gibi soruların cevapları aranmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen başlıca sonuç olarak dağılma sonrası SSCB’den ortaya çıkan on beş bağımsız devletin tamamının demokratik bir siyasal sistem kurma çabası içinde olmalarına rağmen, yalnızca birkaç devletin başarılı olduğu tespiti gösterilebilir. Bir diğer sonuç olarak ise bu devletlerin büyük bölümünde yeni tesis edilmeye çalışılan bu demokrasilerde komünist sistemden miras kalan tek parti/öncü parti zihniyetinin devam etmekte olduğundan bahsedilebilir.
İSLAMİYET ÖNCESİ TÜRK BOZKIR GÖÇEBELERİNİN MEKÂN ALGILARINI ANLAMAK ADINA YAŞAM COĞRAFYALARINI ÖĞRENMEK
Authors: AKCAN Ayten
Published: October 2023

Orta Asya’da bozkırda yaşayan Eski Türklerin mekân algıları ve yaşam şekillerine dair araştırmalar genellikle geleneksel olarak bu alanı coğrafi bir bölge olarak ele almaktadır. Mekân ve yer kavramları, hangi yaşam tarzında olursa olsun bu coğrafyada yaşayan insanların düşünce sisteminde zamanla kurumsallaşmış ve kutsallaşmıştır. Çalışmamızın konusu olan İslamiyet Öncesi Türk Bozkır göçebelerinin mekân anlayışlarının, duyusal ve dinsel deneyimler sonucu yaşam şekillerine nasıl yansıdığı hâlâ ana araştırma odağının dışında kalan bir meseledir. Aynı zamanda Türk bozkır göçebelerinin yaşam şekilleri üzerine yapılan araştırmaların birçoğunda mekân ve göçebelik kavramlarının arasında bulunan felsefi yön bir kenara bırakılarak sadece coğrafi bir mekân algısı içerisinde gerçekleştiğini gözlemleyebiliriz. Bu durum Türk göçebelerinin yerli toprak duygusunun yanı sıra mistik, duygusal, dini ve estetik mekân algılarını göz ardı eden bir yaklaşım meydana getirebilir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışma, Türk bozkır göçebe dünya görüşünde ve Moğollarda, doğal yaşam bölgelerinin birçok farklılığı içerisinde barındırırken, gerçek yaşam ortamındaki yansıma dikkate alınarak çevrenin simgesel açıdan nasıl algılandığını araştırmayı hedeflemektedir. Aynı zamanda bu çalışma amacı, yaşanılan coğrafyanın, mekân ve yere dair iki farklı perspektifi nasıl ortaya çıkardığı konusuna eğilmektir.
Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Emergence of Creative Displacement Anxiety
Authors: Caporusso Nicholas
Published: October 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), a subset of AI that can generate novel content such as images, text, and music, has the unique transformative potential of augmenting human creativity, offering tools that can enhance creative expression and open unprecedented avenues for innovation. However, alongside its remarkable capabilities, the inevitable pervasive integration of this technology in every aspect of human life, including creative fields, involves the risk of giving rise to unforeseen psychological challenges for our society. This article discusses the potential emergence of a novel psychological phenomenon consisting in the multifaceted response to the perceived overshadowing of human creativity by AI-driven tools. Specifically, the article introduces the term “Creative Displacement Anxiety” (CDA), describe its foundation, and discuss its relationships with established psychological and psychosocial models, theories, constructs, and diagnoses such as technostress, impostor syndrome, cognitive dissonance, and economic anxiety. The article conceptualizes and elucidates the potential root causes, symptoms, and implications of CDA. Additionally, it discusses how some of the possible negative mental health outcomes could potentially be mitigated. Our work emphasizes the need for interventions that raise awareness on generative AI, support individuals in accepting and incorporating AI as a creative tool and companion and helps them navigate this new landscape. Finally, by offering a view of the interplay between AI advancements and the human creative psyche, our research aims at fostering the discussion around embracing the positive contribution of generative AI to our society.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on Management of Premenstrual Syndrome for high school girls aged between 12 to 15 years in a selected High school, Hyderabad
Authors: Yadav Dr. Seema , Joyce Ms.
Published: October 2023

Objectives of the study were: To assess the knowledge level of the adolescent girls regarding Management of Premenstrual Syndrome by pretest. To develop and administer structured teaching program on Management of Premenstrual Syndrome to the high school girls. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program through post- test. To determine the association between knowledge and selected bio-socio demographic variables. The study adopted the pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design with the structured teaching as independent variable and knowledge of management of premenstrual syndrome by the high school girls aged between 12 to 15years as the dependent variable. The population of the study was the high school girls studying in classes from Std. VII to Std. X, aged between 12 to 15 years. The size of the sample was fifty. The data was collected by interview method with the help of structured questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was accessed by using split half method. The correlation coefficient was calculated using Karl Pearson's formula and the reliability R of the structured questionnaire is found to be practical. It was observed that before the structured teaching program that 100% of the schoolchildren were below average regarding the knowledge of management of premenstrual syndrome and no schoolchildren were above average nor even average category. The overall performance of the pre-test mean score was 10.14 (25.35%) whereas the overall post-test mean score was found to be 23.06 (57.65 %). The tabulated paired 't' test was16.82 which is very much higher than the tabulated 't' value 2.3124 at 49 degrees of freedom with 5% level of significance. The data shows that there was a significant difference in the overall pre-test and the post-test knowledge scores among high school girls. Hence the first formulated hypothesis was accepted. Chi-Square test for assessing the association between knowledge scores of the high school girls with selected bio-socio demographic variables shows that the knowledge scores are associated to occupation of the subject's father. Remaining all selected bio- socio demographic variables have no association with the knowledge scores. The findings show that the knowledge of the management of premenstrual syndrome can be improved with structured teaching program and help them to lead a healthy reproductive life.
Therapeutic restorative nutrition for associated trauma
Authors:   Izmerov Research Institute of Occupation Health Moscow Russia, Pilat Tat'jana L. , Moroz Elena V. ,   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia, Fateev Aleksandr V. ,   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy, organoleptic properties, safety and tolerability of a specialized food product of dietary therapeutic and dietary preventive nutrition restorative protein cocktail (RPC) (LEOVIT Nutrio, Russia) in postoperative patients of medium severity with associated trauma (AT). The study included 40 patients with various AT of head, abdomen and extremities, who were randomized into two groups of 20 patients each. The patients of the main group along with standard pharmaco- and nutritional therapy received additional therapeutic nutrition RPC for 10 days. In the control group, patients did not receive therapeutic nutrition. After the survey of patients, it was found that the therapeutic nutrition has good organoleptic properties and is convenient to use. 98% of patients in the main group noted pleasant taste, smell and color of the cocktail (4-5 points). The use of RPC significantly increases the level of total protein, albumin and hemoglobin in the blood, contributes to the normalization of electrolyte levels and basic biochemical parameters. Application of the dietary product did not cause any adverse reactions and negative effects. The results of the study indicate the possibility of using the specialized food product for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, as a supplement to the standard diet, as well as an independent short-term diet (up to 3-5 days). The product is recommended to improve the quality of life, restore vital tonus, physical activity, metabolic functions of the organism of patients with AT and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) pathology both in the pre- and postoperative periods and in the rehabilitation period in order to reduce adverse reactions and complications and promote faster recovery of patients.
Оrganization of the work of an express diagnostics laboratory at the multifunctional medical center during the COVID-19 period
Authors:   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia, Karpov Vladimir O. , Esaulenko Nikolaj B. ,   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia, Tarantina Tatiana N. ,   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia, Doliner Nikita D. ,   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry Moscow Russia
Published: October 2023

The article highlights the practical issues of organizing the work of an express laboratory as part of a multifunctional (infectious) medical center and the procedure for laboratory support of patients in conditions of an enhanced anti-epidemic regime. The issues of choosing the most informative studies, equipment and staffing of the laboratory are touched upon. A comparative characteristic of the volume and spectrum of laboratory studies was carried out. Recommendations to improve the quality of preparation of patients for laboratory diagnostic procedures are given.
Several Methods for Calculating and Estimating the Hausdorff Dimension
Authors: Cao Ziang
Published: October 2023

Among various fractal dimensions, the Hausdorff dimension is the most widely used and fundamental one. However, in many cases, calculating or estimating its value can be challenging. This article systematically introduces several methods for calculating the Hausdorff dimension, starting with its definition and properties. In method one, the dimension is estimated using upper and lower bounds. For the upper bound, it usually requires finding a specific covering, while for the lower bound, the mass distribution principle is commonly employed for estimation; In method two, the clever use of potential theory is applied to estimate the Hausdorff dimension; In method three, for some high-dimensional cases, the dimension can be reduced using the projection theorem, and then the original dimension is estimated by computing the dimension of the lower-dimensional cases; In method four, the dimension estimation of the Cartesian product of two sets is considered, and several theorems are used to provide upper and lower bounds for the dimension; In method five, the focus is on the dimension calculation of self-similar sets. For such sets, under the condition of open sets, heuristic methods can be used for calculation; In method six, analogous to self-similar sets, the estimation of the dimension for self-affine sets is summarized.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS REGARDING NEWBORN CARE IN A RURAL COMMUNITY LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Authors: FAROOQ A , JAVED J , FIRDOS U , RIAZ N , ISHAQ N , BASAHART M , ZAFAR M
Published: October 2023

Pakistan had an infant mortality rate of 56.88 per 1,000 live births in 2022. According to the World Health Organization, Neonatal mortality is about 45% of all under-five deaths. This study aimed to determine the infant care knowledge and habits of mothers in rural Lahore, Pakistan. A structured questionnaire was used to gather information for a community-based cross-sectional investigation. A straightforward random method was used to determine who each survey respondent was. A grading method was used to determine the mother's level of expertise and actual practice in caring for their newborns. A basic random procedure was used to choose 98 participants. The umbilical cord was reportedly severed by a modern blade in 78% of the cases, while traditional chemicals were reportedly applied to the cord in 12%. While 66 percent of women said that colostrum should be given to their babies, 88 percent of moms knew that breastfeeding should begin within an hour of the baby's birth and that neonates should receive the exclusive feed. Only 5% of moms were unaware that newborns are completely immunized, and 95% had received all their recommended vaccinations. According to the study, it was common practice to apply traditional substances to the umbilical cord, throw away colostrum, delay starting nursing, and feed neonates exclusively. Particularly in rural areas, the Maternal Child Health (MCH) programs and healthcare delivery systems must focus urgently on preventing harmful care behaviors and adopting healthy practices.
Aborto: uma análise de gênero do voto do ministro Luís Roberto Barroso no Habeas Corpus 124.306/RJ à luz do colonialismo
Authors: Rosário Luana , Barbosa Bianca
Published: October 2023

O artigo objetiva fazer uma análise de gênero do voto do ministro Luís Roberto Barroso na decisão do Habeas Corpus 124.306/RJ, à luz dos direitos fundamentais da mulher e da ótica do colonialismo, além de investigar se tal decisão abre um precedente no caminho da descriminalização do aborto pelo reconhecimento judicial de direitos reivindicados pelo movimento feminista, no Brasil. Conjuga marcos teóricos de análise de gênero e reflexões de pautas de movimentos feministas ao conceito de colonialidade do ser. A concepção epistêmica foi a Ecologia dos saberes, que toma o objeto de estudo em sua complexidade, cuja compreensão demanda a conjugação de saberes metodológicos. A metodologia aproximou os estudos do gênero e do feminismo de diretrizes da Análise do Discurso. A técnica de pesquisa foi a documental, na consulta do voto do ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal, disponível no site, e bibliográfica, na consulta do marco teórico a servir de parâmetro de análise. Conclui que o voto do ministro acena à luta por direitos protagonizada pelas mulheres e sua emancipação decolonizadora
Enhancing dry mix mortar strength with natural fillers and polymers
Authors: Moskalova Khrystyna , Aniskin Aleksej , Orešković Matija , Kovač Željka
Published: October 2023

Dry mix mortars are becoming more and more popular in the world’s building materials market. Therefore, the issue of increasing the technological and mechanical properties of stucco mixes is relevant. The aim of the paper is modification of lightweight dry stucco mixes with fine limestone and perlite as well as with hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose and dispersible polymer. In order to investigate the different mixes, an 18-point experiment was designed. Density, compressive strengths and crack resistance of dry plaster mixes were studied using requirements of standard.  Mathematical models were obtained for the compositions as a result of processing the experimental data. The regularities of the fillers’ and additives’ influence on the properties of the mixes were established, depending on their amount and combination. It was observed that methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose improves the crack resistance and compression strength, and contributes to a slight decrease in density. The crack resistance of plaster mortars changes more than 1.5 times, the most crack-resistant compositions have an average amount of porous fillers.
Social Media as a Tool for Disseminating Scientific Knowledge on Child Abuse and Resilience: A Brazilian Experience
Authors: Souza Francine , Goldfarb Deborah , Priolo Filho Sidnei Rinaldo
Published: October 2023

Objectives: Social media is a common tool for disseminating information in developing countries, including Brazil. Research regarding social media’s effect on increasing awareness of and knowledge about child abuse has yet to be widely tested in those countries. This exploratory study tested whether social media is a viable outlet for disseminating empirically supported information about child abuse in Brazil.

Methods: We utilized social media platforms, such as Facebook, ResearchGate, Twitter (which has subsequently rebranded as X but will be referred to herein as Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, to disseminate a series of short videos, in cartoon format, on the scientific research surrounding child abuse, adverse childhood events, and resiliency to such experiences.

Results: The results indicate that social media has a promising reach in Brazil, as the dissemination started by 10 researchers had over 30,000 views.

Conclusion and Implications: Social media may be a viable format for disseminating empirically-supported information in developing countries like Brazil. Each platform, however, has its own characteristics and, as such, the target audiences, engagement, delivery, followers, impact time, and other metrics vary across platforms. Additionally, not all social media platforms provide the same outreach internationally. Future directions are discussed.
University faculty perceptions of online education: A systemic review of leadership and educational innovation
Authors: Mendoza Velazco Derling José , Flores Hinostroza Elizeth Mayrene , Rua Sanchez Luis Efren
Published: October 2023

The present study aims to evaluate the relationship between leadership and innovation in online education, focusing on the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences of the Universidad Técnica de Manabí (FSBSUTM) during the first semester of 2023. The university is located in the Republic of Ecuador. The research was developed under a quantitative approach, using a Likert-type questionnaire. The population of interest was made up of teachers from the Faculty of Humanistic and Social Sciences of the Technical University of Manabí, with a total of 70 members. To select the sample, non-probabilistic participatory sampling was used. The statistical analysis focused on the study of correlations between variables, using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The results obtained indicate that stronger training and experience in educational innovation are positively related to the ability to overcome difficulties and promote the effective implementation of strategies in virtual education. It is concluded that university leaders face challenges in implementing online educational innovation. However, the importance of implementing effective leadership strategies and fostering a pro-innovation digital culture as a means of overcoming such difficulties is highlighted. These findings have significant implications for university leadership training and development, as well as for the promotion of educational innovation in virtual environments.
Development of Child to Parent Violence Scale (CPV-S): Investigating Psychometric Properties in Turkish Adolescents
Authors: ÖZDEMİR BİŞKİN Serap
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to develop a reliable and valid data collection tool for assessing child to parent violence in adolescents. A total of 418 students attending secondary education participated in the study, with 55% (220) being female and 45% (188) being male. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were used to analyse the factor structure of the scale. The reliability of the scale presented in this study was evaluated using Item-total Correlations, Cronbach’s Alpha (α) and McDonald’s Omega (ω) coefficients. According to the results of factor analysis conducted in this study, it was determined that the Child to Parent Violence Scale (CPV-S) consists of 14 parallel items (Mother and Father forms) consisting of emotional, financial and physical violence dimensions. The results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the scale generated good values for both the mother and father forms. Concerning criterion related validity, a significant positive relationship was found between child to parent violence for both mother and father forms and tendencies toward violence and adolescent-parent conflict. Lastly Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald’s Omega coefficients for the Mother Form and Father Form is found to be sufficient. These results show that the scale presented in this study can be utilized to assess child to parent violence in adolescents.
A systematic review of the implementation of Industry 4.0 in human resources
Authors:   Department of Management Studies, University of Mysore, Karnataka, India, Shreesha R.
Published: October 2023

The advancement of both society and the economy may be traced back to the industrial sector. Businesses and academic institutions alike have shown considerable enthusiasm for the Industry 4.0 initiative. Although “Industry 4.0” as a concept has been explored in academic circles for some time, it is only recently that the term has become popular in both academic and industrial settings. Academic studies, on the other hand, aim to better the industrial sector by clarifying the meaning of the concept and developing relevant systems, business models, and methodologies. Businesses need a thorough understanding of the features and substance of Industry 4.0 in order to make the transition from machine-dominated to digital production. These data will be useful when they formulate a plan. Along this route, there have been many discussions and plans put forth. The rapid progress of industrial science is linked to this ailment. This paper conducts a literature review to investigate the relationship between Industry 4.0 and the development of industrial engineering science, the challenges that this field faces, and the impact that the industrial revolution had on human resources, all of which contributed to the emergence of Industry 4.0. To improve productivity, efficiency, and unemployment, the concept merges digital technologies, the Internet, and conventional industries. Moreover, some of the ramifications concern the detrimental effects of Industry 4.0 on human resources. The fundamental objective is to furnish labor forces with tools by expanding employment and spawning new avenues for business ownership across several industries and institutional configurations
Preface: 7th International Conference on Economics and Management, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (EMEHSS 2023)
Authors: Kang Qin , Benson Caroline
Published: October 2023

The organizing Committee of 7th EMEHSS warmly welcomes you to join the 7th International Conference on Economics and Management, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (EMEHSS 2023), this conference was held in Hong Kong, China during July 22-23, 2023.

Based on the experience of the previous four sessions, the theme of this 6th EMEHSS focused on the fields of economics and management. The aim of the EMEHSS is to provide an interactive platform for the scholars, economists, managers, innovators, entrepreneurs, government agencies and policy-makers etc., from both China and abroad to exchange ideas.

EMEHSS 2023 received 137 manuscripts. And the acceptance rate is less than 50%. Articles submitted to the conference should report original, previously unpublished research results, experimental or theoretical and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We firmly believe that ethical conduct is the most essential virtual of any academic.

Conference Organizing Committee
Study on the Influence Mechanism of Land Use Patterns on Land Economic Benefits
Authors: Ni Shenghang
Published: October 2023

Land use refers to the long-term or periodic business activities aimed at land resources by using various methods and behaviors for the purpose of economic and social benefits. It is the content of human activities to obtain corresponding product benefits and economic benefits through effective use of land resources in the labor process. In general, the factors of farmers' land use are embodied in the differences in land use patterns and management practices. Different land use patterns and management practices are not only responses to natural socio-economic conditions and local policies, but also the most direct external reasons leading to land quality changes. How to guide farmers to make decision on the optimal land use behavior and construct the optimal land use model is of great significance for maintaining local land quality and increasing farmers' income. On the basis of expounding the problems existing in rural land use in China, this paper discusses the land use mode of coordinated development between urban and rural areas from different angles, and analyzes the influence mechanism of land use mode on land economic benefits.
Financial Technology and Monetary Policy Reform
Authors: Ma Yingkai
Published: October 2023

With the wide application of computer technology in the financial field, financial technology has aroused widespread concern in the industry. Relying on artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain, financial technology has promoted the innovation of financial products and services and the transformation and upgrading of finance. With the emergence of financial technology, new payment methods such as mobile phone payment and third-party payment are constantly emerging, which reduces people's preference for cash, promotes the development of payment methods, and blurs the level of money supply. The rapid development of financial technology not only optimizes the allocation of financial resources, but also affects the effectiveness of monetary policy. In this paper, financial technology is brought into the framework of micro-banking, and the micro-mechanism of its influence on monetary policy reform is analyzed theoretically. The development of financial technology improves the efficiency of financial business, solves the pain points in traditional financial industry, and promotes the development of financial industry and even the whole society. Financial technology will cause fluctuations in GDP in the short term and promote the improvement of GDP in the long term. The development of financial technology promotes the increase of money supply, but it also weakens the measurability and controllability of money supply.
Priority options for the 17 UN Sustainable Development Strategies
Authors: You Yaqi , Yang Yuwen , Zhang Han
Published: October 2023

The United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are expected to be achieved by 2030. In order to achieve these goals as soon as possible, we need to prioritize the selection of SDGs that have a significant role, a high impact, and a wide range of relevance, and focus our efforts on prioritizing these goals. This paper mainly adopts the method of building mathematical models to study, aiming at the relationship between 17SDGs, the selection of priorities, and the test of models, three models are mainly established after the target is quantified. On the combing of the relationship, the goal relation network between 17SDGs is obtained by establishing the grey relational degree - ISM coupling model. With regard to priority selection, the Dematel model was established to calculate the impact degree, affected degree, centrality, cause degree and weight of goals, and some priorities in 17SDGs were established through analysis. As for the model testing, based on the actual situation in China, the coupled model of grey forecasting and multiple linear regression was established to predict the situation of each SDGs after 10 years to achieve the role of model testing. Combined with the current reality, the model is actually applied against the background of the current international pandemic of COVID-19, and the goal relation network and priorities of the current 17SDGs are obtained. The results show that the current implementation of 17SDGs can be divided into one, two, and three levels in order of priority from urgent to slow. Focusing on achieving the highest priority goals in this general order will have a wider and more visible impact, while removing some obstacles and providing more support for the realization of the lower goals, so that all SDGs can be achieved as soon as possible.
Quality of Internal Controls, Management Compensation and Corporate Surplus Management
Authors: Guo Fenglian
Published: October 2023

After enterprises enter high-quality development, the quality of corporate accounting information has received attention from all walks of life, and the internal control of enterprises and the salary level of management play a crucial role. Based on the perspective of management's salary level, the relationship between internal control quality and corporate surplus management is empirically investigated with a sample of A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2021. What’s more, the contribution of management's salary level to internal control and corporate surplus management is studied through a moderating effect model, and the robustness of the relationship is verified through multiple testing models. The empirical results show that the quality of internal control can significantly inhibit the accrual surplus management behavior and the real surplus management behavior of enterprises and improve the quality of accounting information and decision usefulness, and the higher the level of management compensation, the better the inhibiting effect of internal control on the surplus management behavior of enterprises.