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Reducing uncertainty in future projections of potential evapotranspiration using a regional climate model and observational datasets: A case study of Egypt
Authors: Anwar Samy A. , Zhouri Latifa , Zerouali Bilel , Wong Yong Jie
Published: December 2024

This study aims to reduce uncertainty in future projections of potential evapotranspiration (PET) across Egypt by utilizing the regional climate model (RegCM4) under two distinct Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP): RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. The RegCM4 was downscaled using the medium-resolution Earth System Model from the Max Planck Institute, achieving a horizontal resolution of 20 km over Egypt. Initially, the spatial distribution of simulated PET was assessed, followed by the  orrection of historical PET calculations using long-term gridded data from the Climate Research Unit (CRU) through a linear regression model (LRM) at twelve locations representing diverse climate zones in Egypt. The LRM was then applied to adjust future PET projections covering the period from 2006 to 2100. Significant spatial anomalies in PET were observed, articularly during the periods 2061–2080 and 2081–2100, with more pronounced anomalies under the RCP8.5 scenario compared to RCP4.5. Across all locations, the RegCM4 effectively captured the monthly variability of PET in relation to CRU data. Furthermore, the application of the LRM substantially improved the accuracy of simulated PET, demonstrating the  ffectiveness of this approach in enhancing model performance and reducing uncertainty in future projections.
Athanase, Nicée et la « controverse arienne »
Authors: Gwynn David M.
Published: December 2024

Comment s’est construite ce que l’histoire des dogmes appelle généralement « la controverse arienne » ? On doit à Athanase, évêque d’Alexandrie, d’avoir imposé la vision d’un parti arien unique et structuré, pour mieux faire ressortir par contraste sa propre figure d’opposant et de défenseur de la vraie foi. Ce n’est que dans un second temps qu’il a retenu le concile de Nicée et sa formule de foi comme un marqueur clair de cette foi orthodoxe.
La christologie sans le dogme – Le dogme sans la christologie Adolf von Harnack et Erik Peterson ou deux interprétations anti-spéculatives du Christ
Authors: Stoll Christian
Published: December 2024

Les débats qui opposèrent deux célèbres savants allemands dans la première moitié du xx e siècle, Adolf von Harnack et Erik Peterson, s’ils ne portent pas directement sur le concile de Nicée, concernent la manière dont nous pouvons comprendre les discussions de l’Église ancienne sur le Fils et la Trinité : sont-elles essentielles à l’Église ?
Nicée (325) et l’actualité de la théologie trinitaire Trajectoire d’une réception ambivalente
Authors: Holzer Vincent
Published: December 2024

Dans la théologie du xx e siècle, la réception théologique du concile de Nicée est souvent ambivalente, en particulier lorsqu’elle cherche à dépasser la disjonction entre Jésus de l’histoire et Christ de la foi. Il est certes plus facile de renoncer aujourd’hui à une opposition facile entre pureté du langage biblique et hellénisation indue du christianisme. Mais la lecture des théologiens de l’Église ancienne, dont Augustin, invite aussi à examiner la manière dont nous comprenons et interprétons la place de Nicée dans l’histoire des doctrines.
Approches anthropologiques et ethnographiques de l’Union européenne (1993-…)
Authors: Hamm Marylou , Georgakakis Didier
Published: December 2024

Dans cette introduction, Didier Georgakakis et Marylou Hamm interrogent la postérité, dans les études européennes, du rapport Abélès, Bellier et McDonald publié dans les années 1990. En revenant sur ces travaux fondateurs et en esquissant les liens continus jusqu’à un ensemble de recherches contemporaines, ils montrent l’intérêt du regard anthropologique et de la méthode ethnographique pour étudier les lieux du politique européen. Derrière une diversité de perspectives, se distinguent quelques points communs centraux de ces travaux : une épistémologie de rupture avec des analyses d’inspiration plus positiviste, un regard qui concilie l’étude des rapports de pouvoir à celle des représentations collectives, un va-et-vient réflexif entre le terrain (sur le long cours) et l’analyse. Simultanément, ils définissent un espace de la diversité des usages où se dessinent deux axes principaux, entre anthropologie et ethnographie d’un côté, et entre étude des pratiques au sein des institutions européennes et étude des sociétés et identités européennes. Finalement, les auteurs présentent les contributions originales de ce dossier, ayant en commun de renouveler les réflexions méthodologiques et épistémologiques sur la compréhension de l’espace européen, et témoignent ainsi de l’actualité et de la richesse de ce sous-champ.
Exclusive Insights and Case-related Paradigm Doubting: Participant Observation on German EU Policy
Authors: Beichelt Timm
Published: December 2024

Dans la littérature sur l'observation participante, la recherche sur les gouvernements ou les organisations internationales joue un rôle mineur. Peu de gouvernements, d'organismes internationaux ou d'agences autorisent les chercheurs à pénétrer dans leurs cercles internes, et une grande partie des informations pertinentes pour l'analyse peuvent être soumises à des règles de restriction. Cependant, si les chercheurs ont accès aux organes gouvernementaux, ils peuvent recueillir des informations sur les pratiques de gouvernance qu'il est difficile d'obtenir par d'autres moyens. Ce document décrit une observation participante au sein du département européen du ministère allemand des Affaires étrangères. L'article traite des relations de l'observateur avec les enquêtés, des difficultés de montée en généralité et de potentiels problèmes quant à l'identification du chercheur avec son objet de recherche. Introduction
Les abus sexuels et leur lien avec le discours de l’Église sur la sexualité
Authors: Thiel Marie-Jo
Published: December 2024

Quels liens les abus sexuels entretiennent-ils avec le discours de l’Église sur la sexualité ? La contribution s’appuie sur la parole de victimes. Elle s’interroge d’abord sur la plus-value qu’apporte leur écoute. Elle rappelle ensuite le cadre multifactoriel et systémique de la « crise des abus ». C’est qu’on ne saurait réformer l’éthique sexuelle et familiale sans tenir compte du fonctionnement institutionnel qui la porte. Enfin, elle argumente pour sa transformation en éthique relationnelle, sachant miser sur l’expérientiel et appuyée sur une anthropologie relationnelle dans une Église, peuple de Dieu, tout entière synodale et charismatique.
Quelle éthique théologique de la sexualité après le rapport de la CIASE ?
Authors: Saintôt Bruno
Published: December 2024

Prolongeant l’article précédent intitulé « Du “contre nature” aux valeurs interpersonnelles : une évolution inachevée de la théologie de la sexualité », la réflexion développe la méthode théologique en insistant sur l’écoute inaugurale des expériences heureuses ou malheureuses de la vie sexuelle et sur les conditions pour dénouer les contradictions normatives actuelles. Elle valorise les nouvelles conditions de discernement de la volonté de Dieu dans l’interprétation des Écritures, la critique historique des concepts employés, notamment ceux de nature et d’ordre, ainsi que les conditions subjectives d’accès à sa propre intériorité, de perception de ce qui affecte la vie d’autrui, et de conscience de son propre pouvoir d’influence.
L’articulation entre éthique sexuelle et discours social de l’Église
Authors: Fino Catherine
Published: December 2024

Cet article propose de considérer la Doctrine sociale de l’Église comme une ressource pertinente pour la morale sexuelle, pour réguler le pouvoir et combattre l’injustice ou la violence au sein du couple. Le respect de la dignité humaine fonde l’exigence du consentement et le respect de l’inviolabilité et l’intégrité du corps, au sein du couple et de la famille. La visée du bien commun inclut la sécurité des personnes contre toute forme d’abus et la promotion de relations sociales sans manipulation ni instrumentalisation, hommes et femmes étant traités à égalité. La recherche du « bien commun conjugal » évite les dérives sacrificielles du don de soi et régule l’exercice de l’autorité ou du pouvoir au sein du couple.
Numerical solution of nonlinear complex integral equations using quasi- wavelets
Authors: Khudhair Ahmed Ayad , Sohrabi Saeed , Ranjbar Hamid
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we introduced a numerical approach for estimating the solutions of nonlinear Fredholm integral equations in the complex plane. The main problem was transformed into a novel integral equation, which simplified the computation of integrals derived from the discretization technique. The combination of the standard collocation method with periodic quasi-wavelets, as well as their fundamental properties, was utilized to convert the solution of the newly formulated integral equation into a nonlinear complex system of algebraic equations. The convergence properties of the scheme were also presented. Finally, several numerical examples were provided to demonstrate the efficiency and precision of our proposed approach, which also confirmed its superiority over polynomial collocation methods.
As dissidências das normas de género: história de vida e singularidades de Ariel
Authors: Pereira Vera , Oliveira João Manuel de , Joaquim Teresa
Published: December 2024

Neste artigo pretende-se explorar as experiências narradas na história de vida de uma pessoa intersexo que transitou socialmente de género, aprofundando a temática da dissidência nas suas dimensões mais significativas. Em termos metodológicos realizou‑se um estudo qualitativo, no qual se recolheu a sua história de vida através de entrevistas não estruturadas, tendo a análise temática do corpus sido realizada fenomenologicamente. A narrativa autobiográfica permitiu entender o modo como o contexto familiar, escolar, laboral, médico e social impactaram nas experiências de vida da pessoa no período em que ocorreram e como reverberam no presente, constrangendo comportamentos e paralelamente impelindo à dissidência e ao exercício de narrar a sua própria experiência.
Os não-homens-homossexuais e as não-mulheres-lésbicas: contributo para a compreensão da origem das narrativas homofóbicas em Portugal
Authors: João António
Published: December 2024

Em Portugal, desde o fim do século XIX e durante as primeiras décadas do século XX, discursos médicos e jurídicos entrelaçaram-se de forma a estabelecer aquilo que pretendiam que fosse a imagética em torno do sujeito homossexual, isto é: doente e criminoso. Foi a narrativa potenciada por esse binómio que vigorou por décadas, assim permanecendo durante o regime do Estado Novo e depois dele. Qual seria o motivo de tamanha preocupação em ostracizar esses indivíduos? Por que razão foi o sexo anal privatizado e, com isso, todas as possibilidades trazidas pela abertura do ânus? Por que razão foi à mulher constantemente dificultada, durante séculos a fio, a sua emancipação sexual? Todas estas questões são a base para o texto que se segue; mas a resposta é simples e a razão é a mesma para todas elas: a manutenção do imperialismo do falo(centrismo).
Monsters, catastrophes and epistemic violence in the Anthropocene. For a postcolonial feminist understanding and political project
Authors: Giuliani Gaia
Published: December 2024

My critique of the Anthropocene explores European and Western imaginaries of natural disaster, mass migration and terrorism through a postcolonial inquiry into modern conceptions of monstrosity and catastrophe. Established monstrous icons in popular visual culture and news media help trace the genealogy of modern fears of human/environmental catastrophe. Widely investigated in many fields, including art, literature, philosophy, history, cultural studies, and feminist and queer studies, monstrification in my analysis coincides with a historically produced discursive process that may reveal the relationship between the violence of the Anthropocene and its legitimation across time and space. Yet my inquiry does not stop at unveiling the inherent violence of the Anthropocene but goes on to propose a feminist, post-developmental and ecologist epistemology and a political project that embraces a new conception of the political.
Artistas de la Sevilla quinientista: valoración, presencia y ausencia en los escritos de Francisco Pacheco
Authors: Escuredo Elena
Published: December 2024

La lectura detenida del Arte de la Pintura pone de manifiesto el valor que Francisco Pacheco dio a muchos artistas que le precedieron y dejaron su obra en la ciudad de Sevilla durante el siglo XVI. Ello, unido a los elogios que hizo de Pedro de Campaña, Luis de Vargas, Pablo de Céspedes o Pedro de Mesa en su Libro de verdaderos retratos, permite entender qué pintores fueron referenciales para él, cuáles suscitaron opiniones negativas y quienes cayeron en el olvido de sus escritos. A través de estas líneas se intentará desgranar los motivos que le llevaron a señalar la valía de algunos artistas y a justificar la denostación por otros, como Pedro Villegas Marmolejo o Juan de Roelas.
La dinámica de los efectos autoficcionales en No voy a pedirle a nadie que me crea de Juan Pablo Villalobos
Authors: Reyes García Claudia
Published: December 2024

En el contexto latinoamericano, la autoficción ha sido empleada para tratar, entre otros temas, aquellos relacionados con las principales problemáticas sociales y políticas del presente. Es el caso de la novela No voy a pedirle a nadie que me crea del escritor mexicano Juan Pablo Villalobos. En esta obra, los «efectos autoficcionales» producen una dinámica de lectura cooperativa que permite emplear el humor para abordar temas vinculados a la violencia, el crimen organizado o la migración. Estos «efectos autoficcionales» son analizados en el presente artículo, destacando su conexión con la noción de «postura» de autor, los juegos metaficcionales que producen, la manera en la que involucran al lector o lo llevan a mantenerse atento, y a identificar las diferentes claves de lectura que hacen de esta novela una obra con su propio manual de lectura.
Semi-structured Qualitative Interview Guide
Authors: Maher Chi , Bedwei-Majdou Catherine
Published: December 2024

The chapter explains how to develop semi-structured qualitative interview guide for a doctoral research project. Semi-structured qualitative interviews (SSQIs) combine the use of predetermined thematic open questions with a flexible approach to, in the interview, how they are ordered or phrased. Such flexibility gives the researcher opportunities to probe participants for further clarification, and to explore specific themes. In view of the exploratory nature of semi-structured qualitative interview, the chapter explains the importance for doctoral students to clearly set out the philosophical stances that underpin their research project and the ethical questions pertinent to their research. The chapter addresses the interview guide, particularly how it may be used to overcome challenges researchers might encounter during the data collection process. Within these areas, methodological rigor in commencing a research project is discussed to support doctorial students' growth as semi-structured qualitative researchers.
Reassessing the Paradigm Shift in Doctoral-Level Research
Authors: Musendekwa Menard
Published: December 2024

This study undertakes a thorough examination of the shifting paradigms within doctoral-level research, specifically within the domain of Old Testament Studies. By critically analyzing traditional methodologies and contemporary advancements, it aims to shed light on the dynamic evolution occurring within this specialized field of academic inquiry. Through an exploration of emerging theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and interdisciplinary intersections, this research offers valuable insights for doctoral candidates and scholars navigating the complexities of Old Testament research. By re-evaluating established paradigms and embracing innovative perspectives, this study seeks to enrich scholarly discourse, foster critical engagement, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of knowledge within Old Testament Studies.
Disability Awareness and Inclusion
Authors: Gonzalez Claudia C. , Vasquez Raquel C. , Reed Bruce J.
Published: December 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) reported an increase in the prevalence of persons with disabilities affecting one in four people in the United States. Disability awareness and inclusion describe how a combination of understanding, acknowledgment, compassion, and acceptance can allow persons with disability the same opportunities as those without disabilities. This can be seen with the increase in persons with a disability graduating from postsecondary institutions, about 14% from 2012 to 2022 of persons over 25. This chapter covers foundational material regarding disability awareness and inclusion, including the prevalence of disability in general and in educational settings, the models of disability, myths and facts. disability etiquette, and person-first language. The chapter encompasses the evolution of disability awareness related to the treatment toward and inclusion of persons with disabilities. It concludes with recommendations on increasing awareness and attitudinal acceptance for persons with disabilities.
An In-Depth Analysis of How Artificial Intelligence Is Being Used in the Field of Digital Marketing
Authors: Tran Minh Tung
Published: December 2024

This thorough examination delves into the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of online advertising. AI plays a role in tailoring ads to individual preferences, generating dynamic content, and utilizing chatbots to enhance customer interaction. Through the use of data and automation, AI optimizes advertising campaigns and enhances overall efficiency. However, it is important to consider the ethical implications of AI. The study emphasizes the need to closely monitor potential biases in algorithms and anticipate job displacement due to automation. To harness the full potential of AI, the study provides practical advice to marketers. This comprehensive analysis highlights AI as a powerful catalyst for change in online advertising, urging stakeholders to navigate its potential and challenges in order to build a successful future.
Tech-Powered Influence Revolutionizing Marketing Strategies Through Influencer Marketing Technology
Authors: Balaji K.
Published: December 2024

In today rapidly evolving marketing landscape, the convergence of technology and influencer marketing has emerged as a potent force, reshaping consumer engagement. This chapter examines the transformative impact of influencer marketing technology on modern marketing strategies. The objectives of the study encompass a multidimensional analysis of technology's role in influencer identification, campaign optimization, and emerging trends such as augmented reality and micro-influencers. Methodologically, the research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative interviews with industry experts and quantitative analysis of industry data. The findings reveal the profound potential of technology-enabled influencer marketing, empowering brands to achieve precise audience targeting and enhance brand authenticity. The chapter concludes with practical suggestions for marketers, advocating for investment in advanced analytics tools, cultivation of authentic influencer relationships.
The Influence of Positions, Theme Congruence, and Context Congruence on the Effectiveness of In-Stream Advertising
Authors: Tran Duong Nguyen Thuy
Published: December 2024

Online video advertising has surged alongside the growth of online video consumption, blending traditional branding with interactive potential. This study evaluates the effectiveness of in-stream video ads based on position, theme congruence, and context congruence. It aims to identify impactful conditions and positions for ads and assess their impact on memory, attitude, and purchase intention. The research reviews prior literature on in-stream advertising, congruence, and position effects, hypothesizing that congruence enhances ad effectiveness, while position influences ad recall and viewer engagement. Empirical research involving 80 respondents in April 2024 confirms these hypotheses, revealing that incongruent ads at the beginning enhance logo recall, while congruent ads improve product awareness. Thematic congruence with context incongruence at video start and end elicits the most positive viewer attitudes and desires. The findings offer insights for marketers to optimize in-stream ad effectiveness based on desired outcomes and placement considerations.
Business Intelligence and Market Research
Authors: Tran Minh Tung , Duong Hoai Lan , Vo Thi Kim Oanh
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the influence of business intelligence (BI) and market research on the growth of e-commerce businesses, using a mixed-method approach that includes data analysis and case studies. Primary data is gathered through case studies, while secondary data is drawn from relevant literature. The research seeks to demonstrate how BI and market research enhance e-commerce competitiveness, profitability, and overall growth. Findings will provide e-commerce businesses with insights on leveraging BI for strategic expansion, help management understand the value of BI in decision-making, and guide BI teams in optimizing performance for better ROI. The study aims to show that a well-defined BI plan and comprehensive market research are essential for a successful e-commerce presence (Hypothesis: H1).
From Classroom to Clinic
Authors: Nawaz Faisal A. , Opriessnig Elisa , Usman Firdous M. , Agrohi Jhalak , Arshad Zara , Kashyap Rahul , Anwar Siddiq
Published: December 2024

The medical profession is at a crossroads with technology and innovation disrupting traditional care delivery, posing challenges for training future and current workforces. Traditional memorization-based medical education may become impractical due to information overload, exemplified by the rapid growth of research. AI's ability to democratize knowledge and reshape clinical workflows will be crucial in this context. AI-powered platforms have improved medical students' assessment scores by providing real-time feedback, personalized study resources, and virtual patient simulations. These tools enhance clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and practical knowledge, while automated assessments offer timely, objective evaluations. Despite these benefits, a lack of understanding of AI among learners and educators, and disparities in access to AI tools, hinder its full potential. This chapter explores AI's transformative impact on medical education, addressing its applications, challenges, and integration.
The Clinical Impact and Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology
Authors: Charonis Anthi Zoe , Perpatari Elisavet , Charonis Alexander
Published: December 2024

Ophthalmology stands as a multimodal image-based medical specialty, and has been propelled by artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. The chapter provides an overview of the latest AI applications as a means of extracting insights from datasets. These advancements facilitate cloud-based platforms that enhance communication between patients and providers, fostering collaborative environments pivotal in optimizing remote patient care. Moreover, the chapter includes a discussion of the technologies developed for prompt diagnosis, accurate prognostication, and personalized treatment for the most prevalent ophthalmic conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. Beyond primary eye diseases, the discussion extends to AI's impact on detecting systemic diseases through ocular imaging, paving the way for innovative risk stratification models. To conclude, in an attempt to avoid the hyperbole of the past, the chapter contemplates the challenges hindering the clinical implementation of AI in Ophthalmology while considering its transformative potential in patient care.
Increasing Self-Awareness in Online Students in Counselor Education
Authors: Wallace Donya D. , Jacoby Rachel
Published: December 2024

The multicultural social justice counseling competencies (MSJCC) provides counselors with a framework for integrating social justice and multicultural competencies into practice. As the first domain, self-awareness is central to the multicultural developmental process. Self-awareness, the developing consciousness of one's beliefs, values, and behaviors, is critical in understanding the impact on the counselor-client relationship and addressing power and privilege dynamics. However, the development of self-awareness among privileged and marginalized counselors-in-training (CITs) is often overlooked in early counseling courses. This chapter introduces culturally sustaining pedagogy to support the growth of self-awareness in CITs. The authors define the relevance to multicultural competency development and demonstrate its effectiveness using case studies and applicable exercises that counselor educators can incorporate into foundational courses. As counseling education expands its reach through online/virtual learning, including culturally sustaining practices becomes essential.
Understanding Minoritized Students' Experiences in Counseling Programs
Authors: Sierra Mariangelly
Published: December 2024

Minoritized students face a multitude of challenges that contribute to poor experiences in higher education in comparison to more privileged student groups. Multiculturally competent behaviors positively influence minoritized students' experiences in higher education and promote culturally responsive learning environments. This chapter sheds light on minoritized students' experiences in counseling programs by explaining the minoritization processes that influence their experiences, providing real-world examples that illustrate them, and highlighting protective factors that support this student population. The chapter places student-faculty relationships and microaffirming faculty behaviors at the core of effecting change. The chapter concludes with practical implications to inspire counselor educators and supervisors into action and an invitation to continue the dialogue of improving minoritized students' experiences as a way of embodying the multicultural and social justice counseling values held in such high regard in the profession.
Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs
Authors: Bhindi Janvi Sunilbhai , Jangra Ruchi
Published: December 2024

The rural landscape of India is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with women increasingly venturing into entrepreneurship. While these entrepreneurs contribute to household income and reshape their communities' economic fabric, their journeys are not without hurdles. This chapter explores how family and social support networks influence, empower, and shape the entrepreneurial endeavors of rural women in India. Moving beyond a simplistic portrayal of support, it examines diverse forms such as financial assistance, childcare, emotional encouragement, business advice, and access to markets and networks. This nuanced understanding highlights the critical role these networks play in the success and sustainability of women-led rural enterprises. The chapter also delves into challenges like conflicting gendered expectations, limited resources, and power dynamics. Recognizing the unique realities of rural India, it examines how social norms, limited access to formal financial institutions, and community ties influence family and social support.
Empowering Rural Women in Harnessing Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development Goals in the Digital Era
Authors: Thomas Anila
Published: December 2024

In the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the empowerment of rural women through entrepreneurship emerges as a pivotal strategy for fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development. This chapter explores the intersection of digital technologies and entrepreneurship as catalysts for economic empowerment among rural women. By leveraging digital platforms, innovative business models, and targeted support systems, rural women can overcome traditional barriers to entrepreneurship, including limited access to markets, resources, and information. Through a comprehensive analysis, this chapter demonstrates how empowering rural women entrepreneurs not only aligns with SDGs such as gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and reduced inequalities (SDG 10) but also promotes sustainable communities and innovation. Ultimately, the integration of digital technologies in entrepreneurship provides a transformative pathway for rural women's empowerment, fostering resilience and sustainable development in rural regions.
Enhancing Women's Economic Empowerment Through Exploitation of Ethnic Cultural Values in Tourism Business in Ta Van Commune, Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province
Authors: Pham Hanh Thi , Nguyen Huong Nhien , Le Hoa Anh
Published: December 2024

This chapter clarifies the theory of women's economic empowerment and examine the use of tradition cultural values in tourism within Ta Van commune, Sapa town, Lao Cai province, Vietnam. This study also proposes policy recommendations to the government, especially the Central Vietnam Women's Union to support ethnic women in Ta Van commune in sustainably utilizing and prseving traditional cultural values. Methodology includes field investigations and in-depth interview method of typical caases in Ta Van commune. SWOT analysis to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges of exploiting national cultural values in tourism business in Ta Van commune is also done. Tourism business activities here will develop stably from 2020 – 2023. This is the result of policies to encourage the exploitation of national cultural values in tourism business and the business participation of women in this place. Difficulties of women in Ta Van commune doing tourism business include (1) limited cultural level and (2) small and micro enterprises with little business capital.
The Impact of Digital Tools on the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women
Authors: Ateş Ömer , Bayram Gül Erkol , Bayram Ali Turan
Published: December 2024

This chapter examines the transformative impact of digital tools on the economic empowerment of rural women, highlighting how mobile phones, internet access, and digital financial services enhance women's access to vital resources, including information, markets, and financial services. Mobile technology, particularly mobile banking and money services, has enabled secure transactions, empowering women to save, borrow, and invest independently. Access to digital tools also bridges the knowledge gap between rural and urban areas by providing women with critical information on market trends, agricultural practices, and more, which supports informed decision making and productivity. Furthermore, digital platforms facilitate ongoing skill development and networking, allowing rural women to engage in collaborative communities. Despite these advancements, challenges such as limited digital literacy, infrastructure, and cultural barriers persist requiring targeted policy interventions to foster inclusive digital empowerment.
Key Drivers of Artificial Intelligence on Learner Engagement and Experience
Authors: Iyer Shankar Subramanian
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and student engagement within educational settings. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into education, educators, policymakers, and technology developers must understand the factors driving AI adoption and its effects on student engagement and experience. This chapter identifies critical elements influencing AI use in education through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis. This chapter investigates their impact on student engagement's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions. The findings offer valuable insights into how AI can enhance the student experience, supporting the development of more effective, AI-driven educational strategies tailored to foster engagement.
An Analysis of Cloud Computing in Game Theory
Authors: Mohanty Dibyanshu , Jain Vishal
Published: December 2024

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing are reshaping educational experiences, particularly in optimizing resource allocation, minimizing latency, and enhancing user Quality of Experience (QoE). This chapter introduces an AI-driven resource allocation optimization model tailored for cloud-based educational systems, utilizing game-theoretic techniques to manage and distribute resources efficiently. The model conceptualizes the education cloud ecosystem as a multi-agent environment, where each component acts as an intelligent entity that adapts dynamically to users' needs. This approach minimizes resource wastage by aligning content delivery with real-time demand while ensuring equitable access across diverse learning contexts. Initial findings demonstrate substantial improvements, including faster content loading, reduced latency and enhanced adaptability of learning materials to varied user requirements. This approach supports sustainable cloud resource management and provides a scalable solution for meeting the growing demands of digital education.
AI and Geospatial Intelligence
Authors: Waykar Yashwant Arjunrao , Yambal Sucheta
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), focusing on how key AI technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing are revolutionizing the analysis of geospatial data. The chapter examines the evolution of GEOINT through AI advancements and delves into practical applications across various domains, including defense, disaster management, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Future trends, such as the integration of AI with quantum computing, autonomous systems, and augmented reality, are discussed to highlight emerging possibilities. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI in GEOINT, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and data quality issues. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide insights into the future trajectory of AI in geospatial intelligence, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and strategic decision-making.
Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart Cities
Authors: Sindhuja M. , Alice K. , Nancy A. Maria , Vinoth N. A. S.
Published: December 2024

In the era of rapid technological advancements, cities worldwide are rapidly evolving into “smart cities,” leveraging technology to enhance the lives of their residents. However, this digital transformation brings forth significant challenges and risks, particularly in terms of cybersecurity. This chapter comprehensively examines the realm of smart city cybersecurity, focusing on vital elements and essential security aspects. It begins with an introduction highlighting technology's pivotal role in modern urban development and identifying key components such as IoT devices and communication networks. The chapter delves into the spectrum of cyber threats that smart cities encounter, emphasizing risk mitigation to secure both infrastructure and data. It explores security challenges while elucidating the intricacies of technological integration. The chapter outlines proactive cybersecurity strategies tailored for smart cities and explores emerging trends, offering insights into the future landscape of cybersecurity within these cities.
Develop a Hybrid Ensemble Transfer-Based Residual Multi-Resolution CNN for Classification of Land Cover in Remote Sensing Images
Authors: Suresh Anand M. , Anto Arockia Rosaline R. , Padmapriya G. , Samuel Prithi , Kirubanantham P.
Published: December 2024

A reliable field covering identification from distant sensed Images is important for numerous programs, like ecological surveillance, city creation, and asset administration. Conventional approaches typically fell low in managing the intricacy and variety of distant sensed information. Present a novel method to enhance the robustness and accuracy of land cover classification through ensemble transfer-based Residual Multi-Resolution Convolutional Neural Network (RMRCNN) models. The proposed system uses the residual and multi-resolution architecture of multiple pre-trained RMRCNNs to capture multi-scale features. We train these neural networks on targeted satellite imagery sets using transfer learning, which enables the algorithms to leverage pre-learned characteristics from massive Image libraries. Using the complementing strengths of each RMRCNN and reducing its drawbacks, the ensemble method combines the output of different RMRCNNs to improve classification performance. Large tests were conducted on renowned distant recognizing information sets to assess the proposed method. This leads to suggest that the group transfer-based RMRCNN algorithms significantly surpass conventional single-model addresses and other developed methods, accomplishing greater categorization reliability, exactness, and remember. The excellent applicability of the proposed strategy over various kinds of land cover and geographical regions highlights its capacity for expansion and resilience. This study offers a viable path for further research in this area by demonstrating the effectiveness of ensemble transfer learning techniques with RMRCNN algorithms for improving surface area categorization in satellite imagery.
Social Internet of Things (SIoT)
Authors: Selvakumar P. , Geetha S. , Kaya N. , Chandel Pankaj Singh , Srivastava Prateek
Published: December 2024

The concept of the Social Internet of Things (SIoT) represents a transformative leap in the integration of networked devices with social networking principles, This approach, while innovative, primarily emphasizes operational efficiency and data collection without deeply considering the social dynamics that influence human-device interactions. SIoT, however, introduces a new layer by integrating social behaviors and relationships into the IoT framework, creating a more interactive and responsive network of connected devices.At its core, SIoT leverages the principles of social networking to enhance the functionality of connected devices. It draws from social network theories, treating devices as social entities that can interact with one another in ways similar to human social interactions. This approach not only facilitates enhanced communication between devices but also enables them to make decisions based on social contexts and relationships. .
KK Approach to Increase Resilience in Internet of Things
Authors: Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat
Published: December 2024

This technique for identifying malicious nodes is known by the inventor as the “KK approach.” We compare the throughput and delay of the system with the proposed KK Approach, and the results are superior compared to the earlier techniques. Its abilities to learn, adapt, collaborate, and act independently make it a potent weapon in fighting against cyber threats. It is also capable of learning. However, additional research and development are required to overcome the limitations and challenges associated with its deployment. It is essential to continue investigating and financing state-of-the-art solutions in order to guarantee the security and privacy of these networks. This is because we rely more and more on gadgets connected to the IoT for our everyday needs.
Cybersecurity
Authors: G. K. Sandhia , Ranjani M. , Nithiyanandam N. , U. M. Prakash , Srinivasan R. , Girirajan S. , Saisanthiya D. , Ramaprabha J.
Published: December 2024

The rapid growth of technology in recent decades has led to a sharp rise in cybercrimes, impacting millions of individuals and businesses through identity theft, data breaches, and similar threats. These cyberattacks have become more advanced and effective in their malicious intent, revealing the shortcomings of traditional cybersecurity measures. As a result, there is a growing need for innovative strategies to combat these threats, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key solution. AI's flexibility, speed, and precision make it well-suited to address evolving security challenges. Companies handling sensitive data can use AI to automate the detection of threats and stay ahead of cybercriminals. AI-powered systems offer strong defense capabilities by identifying malware, detecting unusual traffic, preventing phishing and spam, and responding to data breaches and unauthorized access. This chapter outlines the significant impact of AI on cybersecurity, examines future trends, and highlights the challenges that remain.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Threat Intelligence
Authors: Rajendran Rajesh Kanna , Tulasi B.
Published: December 2024

The integration of NLP into threat intelligence systems offers numerous advantages. Automated analysis significantly reduces the time and effort required by human analysts, allowing them to focus on higher-level strategic tasks. Besides, NLP models can process information in real-time, providing timely alerts and insights that are essential for proactive defense measures. By continuously learning from new data, these models improve over time, enhancing their accuracy and relevance.The application of NLP in threat intelligence also presents challenges. The dynamic and evolving nature of language, especially in the context of cybersecurity, requires continuous model updates and refinements. Additionally, the presence of jargon, slang, and coded language in cyber threat communications necessitates sophisticated linguistic models capable of deep contextual understanding. Ensuring data privacy and addressing ethical concerns related to surveillance and information gathering are also critical considerations.
Perception of Technology Use, Online Safety, and Advertising Among Minors
Authors: Gutierrez-Jauregi Alaitz , Aramendia-Muneta Maria Elena , Alarcón-López Rocío
Published: December 2024

The spread of communication technology has transformed socialization, with Spain consistently exceeding the European average in internet access—Navarra notably leads in connectivity. However, excessive internet use, particularly among youth, poses challenges. Responsibility for minors' tech use extends beyond parents to society and institutions. This study uses quantitative research on a representative sample of minors, analysing both perceived and actual usage, and the role of social agents in shaping internet habits and safety perceptions. Results highlight the importance of social context in digital habits, revealing links between safety perceptions, parental control, and technology norms. The study also explores perceptions of online advertising, emphasizing the need to raise privacy awareness and regulate ads targeting minors, offering insights into youth digital consumption challenges.
Regulating Emerging Technologies
Authors: Zziwa Ivan , Ilolo Anthoinette , Dawson Maurice , Serwadda Brian
Published: December 2024

The surprisingly fast development of more advanced technologies brings both chances and problems for the development of economies and societies on a global scale. Developed countries have both profited and suffered due to these technologies, which have brought several benefits as well as adverse side effects. In East Africa, the acquisition of such technologies is on the increase. By analyzing the regulatory processes and ethical considerations in these areas, we can show whether East Africa can use these to minimize damage and contribute to social development. By thoroughly examining existing literature and case studies, the work aims to yield actionable recommendations for policy-makers, industry players and civil society actors in East Africa. Considering a forward-looking and inclusive regulation model with lessons learned from elsewhere and local issues, this project aims to give East Africa a chance to use emerging technologies to their full potential while at the same time preventing traps and leading to equitable societal benefits.
A retrospective 21-year study of tumoral lip lesions
Authors: Arcoverde Renata da Rocha , Carvalho Elaine Judite de Amorim , Leonel Augusto César Leal da Silva , Pérez Danyel Elias da Cruz , Matos Emmanoel Matheus de Oliveira , Castro Jurema Freire Lisboa de
Published: December 2024

Lips are the location of more than 27.5% of oral lesions due to their anatomical location and constant exposure to irritating factors. The aim of the present work was to carry out a study of lip neoplasms diagnosed in an oral histopathology laboratory. This is a cross-sectional study based on secondary data of lip neoplasms diagnosed in a histopathology service between January 2000 and December 2021. 109 cases (7.6% of the total) were analyzed. The average evolution time was 26.55 months. Excisional biopsy was more frequent in 52 cases (47.7%). Males were affected in 63 cases (57.8%). The mean age was 47.07 years. Benign neoplasms were more frequent in 71 cases (65.1%), the lower lip was the main site of occurrence, with 61 cases (56%). Papilloma accounted for 33 cases (30.3%), oral squamous cell carcinoma for 32 cases (29.4%) and pleomorphic adenoma for 12 cases (11%). In 81 cases (74.3%), there was agreement between clinical diagnosis and histopathological findings. Benign neoplasms are more frequent than malignant ones, with higher incidence in males and in patients over the 5th decade of life. The most common location was the lower lip and oral squamous cell carcinoma accounted for most malignant neoplasms.
Maternal attachment levels of advanced age mothers and relation factors
Authors: Toker Eylem , Sonmez Mehtap Omac , Ozyesıldag Cemile , Akbulut Gamze
Published: December 2024

Being mother at advanced age is associated with physical, emotional and social problems during pregnancy. The purpose of study to finding out the maternal attachment of pregnant women of advanced age and the associated factors. The methodology used was a descriptive and cross-sectional research. The minimum sample size was calculated as 323 in a confidence interval of 95%, with a margin of error of 5%. Total 278 pregnant women were included in this study. Data were collected through Personel Information Form and the Maternal Attachment Inventory. Non-parametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis,Mann-Whitney U), logistic regression analysis was performed for evaluating statistically significant data.  The mean of Maternal Attachment Inventory scores is 97.22 ± 17.38 points. The maternal attachment level was higher in cases in which the mother did not work (O.R:0.944), the epidural anesthesia was used (O.R:2.937), the mother had low number of stillbirths (O.R:0.868), the mother gave birth to male infant (O.R:1.022), the newborn had high birth weight (O.R:1.038), the newborn had congenital anomaly (O.R: 0.795) and the mother had no skin-to-skin contact (O.R:0.933). we conclude that though it was discerned that mothers of advanced age had high levels of MA, it was identified that the MA level was affected by certain demographic variables.