bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Community Psychiatry in Singapore: A Pilot Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programme
Authors: Lim CG , Koh CW , Lee C , Poon WC
Published: July 2023

Severe mental illnesses cause their sufferers dismal functional impairment. The Global Burden of Disease lists schizophrenia among the top 10 contributors to health burden and disability around the world. In the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) of Singapore, 9 out of 10 Class-C beds are occupied by patients whose hospitalisation periods last 300 days on average. Whilst deinstitutionalisation has not seen its expected level of success overseas, the provision of community-based psychiatric care has been shown to be more cost-effective than hospital-based inpatient care. As such, there is a need for increased emphasis on community psychiatric services, both to provide and to effectively utilise available resources to assist patients with severe mental illnesses in living and functioning within the community. In line with several other efforts, a pilot Assertive Community Treatment or ACT Programme was launched by IMH in November 2003. This article details the aims, set-up and services of this pilot project funded by the Health Service Development Programme (HSDP) for 3 years, which receives referrals from IMH psychiatrists. With the services provided by the ACT team including psychosocial rehabilitation, it is hoped that patients will continue to receive adequate psychiatric care as well as maintain sufficient skills for self-care and independent living within the community despite the well-documented deteriorating course of psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia.
Measurable Predictive Factors for Progression to AIDS among HIV-infected Patients in Singapore
Authors: Chow KY , Ang LW , Verghesse I , Chew SK , Leo YS
Published: July 2023

Introduction: This study identifies measurable factors at the time of diagnosis that predict the progression to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients in Singapore. Materials and Methods: We carried out a retrospective study of 790 HIV-infected patients from 16 May 1985 to 31 December 2001. The end-point was the onset of AIDS-defining illness listed in the 1987 and 1991 revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria, but excluded CD4 cell counts as a criterion. Using the Kaplan-Meier method, AIDS-free survival curves were plotted for age groups at diagnosis, baseline CD4 counts and periods for utilisation of antiretroviral treatment. A Cox regression model was constructed to determine independent predictors of disease progression. Results: Univariate analysis showed that patients of older age at diagnosis had a significantly higher risk of progression compared to younger patients, and patients with higher baseline CD4 cell counts had a lower risk of progression to AIDS. Adjusting for the simultaneous influence of several covariates on the rate of HIV progression to AIDS, multivariate analysis using the Cox model showed a significantly higher risk of progression for older patients at diagnosis, and the progressive lowering of risk with increasing baseline CD4 cell counts. Conclusions: This study found older age at diagnosis and baseline CD4 cell counts to be measurable predictors for HIV progression to AIDS at time of diagnosis. Identification of these risk factors enables physicians to provide counselling and advice, and to start appropriate treatment early. This could lower the risk of progression and improve survival.
Formación ciudadana desde las plataformas digitales de Radio Camagüey, Cuba: desafíos de la transformación digital
Authors: Blanco Martínez Yoel
Published: July 2023

Las plataformas digitales como espacios de socialización y compartimentación de información muestran un crecimiento desde las últimas décadas del pasado siglo y en el presente. En buena medida porque lo que se comunica incide de manera directa en los comportamientos de las personas dada la confluencia de creencias, valores, intereses políticos, patrones culturales, gustos, preferencias, contenidos jurídicos, más allá de las formas tradicionales de relacionarse. Incluso, se transforma la manera en la que se difunde el mensaje educativo desde lo audiovisual, audio, gráfico y texto. Ello, genera cambios en los medios de comunicación, como la radio, la que hoy tiene un mayor uso desde las diversas plataformas digitales en las que habita. La presente investigación se centra en socializar los resultados parciales de una tesis de maestría que aborda la contribución a la formación ciudadana desde las plataformas digitales de Radio Camagüey del público seguidor. Se significa la responsabilidad que se asume frente a la sociedad, no solo en llevar una información veraz y objetiva a este tipo de público, también en concebir espacios donde se pueda interpelar la realidad, los derechos y deberes de los ciudadanos, lo patrio y lo nacional, lo identitario, los componentes ético, moral, político, jurídico y cultural de los cuales son portadores los hombres.
Los imaginarios del agua y del territorio en comunidades rurales
Authors: Aurora Vidal Pinilla Yanlika
Published: July 2023

A sustentabilidade é enquadrada nas dimensões ambiental, social, econômica e cultural, que permitem a transformação do território a ser dirigido. No entanto, a falta de evidências de processos de apropriação de conhecimentos ancestrais sobre a gestão eficiente da água pelas instituições do país levou as comunidades rurais dos territórios a se encontrarem em situação de vulnerabilidade e risco de sobrevivência. O objetivo deste trabalho é realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre temas relacionados com os imaginários da água e do território. A metodologia desenvolvida é baseada em ferramentas cientométricas para analisar os resultados das consultas feitas nos bancos de dados Scopus, Web of Science e Dimensions. Através da Árvore da Ciência, os documentos mais importantes foram selecionados para analisar os subtemas relacionados à sustentabilidade, desenvolvimento local e água. A descoberta mais relevante é a necessidade de uma mudança de paradigma na gestão da água, onde os aspectos espirituais e cosmogônicos dos Povos Indígenas são tornados visíveis e incluídos na gestão dos recursos hídricos.
Parents' Experience in Providing Support and Motivation to Children in Conflict with the Law Undergoing Rehabilitation During the Time of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Abduh Muhammad , Fahrudin Adi , Yusuf Husmiati , Hutahaean Erik Saut H.
Published: July 2023

This study aims to explore the experiences of parents and the obstacles they experience in providing support and motivation for children undergoing rehabilitation during the Covid-19 period at LPKA Class II Jakarta. This study uses a qualitative research method - descriptive. The results of this study are that there is compatibility in several aspects of parental support given to their children who are undergoing rehabilitation at LPKA Class II Jakarta during the Covid-19 period, including (1) having time with family) having good communication between family members; (3) mutual respect among family members; and (4) there is a close relationship or bond between family members. The motivation given by parents is to try to bring bathing warmth to the family which ultimately raises motivation in children to be better. Meanwhile, the obstacles faced by parents include (1) fluctuating signal conditions, (2) time constraints, (3) limited internet quota filling costs, (4) unable to attach children directly, and (5) the child's response.
papel da comemoração na construção de d. Pedro II na revista do IHGB – 1925
Authors: Antonio da Silva Leandro
Published: July 2023

No ano de 1925, várias regiões e instituições do país comemoravam o centenário de nascimento de D. Pedro II. Dentre as instituições e os periódicos da imprensa, a Revista do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico (RIHGB) organizou um volume comemorativo que, ao compilar e publicar inúmeros textos de periódicos, tecia uma narrativa memorial e historiográfica com o intuito de inscrever a memória/história do Império e do Imperador na República. O presente artigo pretende investigar o papel dessa comemoração na construção de D. Pedro II e do Segundo Reinado, em 1925. Para isso, foi adotada a noção de operação historiográfica como categoria de análise das narrativas que atuaram nessa construção histórica da RIHGB. A partir dessa pesquisa, apresentamos as intencionalidades, o impacto e a qualidade dessa comemoração, que consistiu em um empreendimento no qual buscou selecionar no passado monárquico imagens, fatos, circunstâncias e valores ao presente da República.
Sistemas de indicadores de desertificação no Semiárido brasileiro: uma revisão sistemática integrativa da literatura
Authors: Nobre de Souza Anny Catarina , Sérgio Domiciano Gomes de Souza  , Maria Losângela Martins de Sousa
Published: July 2023

A desertificação, fenômeno de degradação das terras secas e deterioração dos seus recursos naturais, decorrente das variações climáticas e das ações humanas, se apresenta enquanto problema socioambiental grave e por essa razão tem despertado o interesse acadêmico e científico em como o identificar. É nesse sentido, que o trabalho trata de uma Revisão Sistemática Integrativa da Literatura (RSIL), com o objetivo de identificar os sistemas de indicadores de desertificação aplicados no Semiárido brasileiro, em trabalhos de 2011 a 2021 no Portal de Periódico Capes e Base Digital de Teses e Dissertações. Orientado pelo método Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses de Page et al. (2021), foi possível identificar 256 resultados, que pelo processo de triagem foram incluídos 26. Desses, analisou-se o recorte territorial, local de estudo, matriz de indicadores, técnicas e métodos empregados, conferindo uma espacialização e diagnóstico que evidencia a complexidade do estudo da desertificação, sobretudo pela diversidade de categorias e indicadores levantados.
Visitação em áreas naturais urbanas: um estudo sobre a atratividade do Parque Estadual do Cocó (Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasill)
Authors: Lindoso Tais , De Paula Davis
Published: July 2023

Devido à crescente procura por áreas verdes com condições para o desenvolvimento de práticas de lazer, as Unidades de Conservação (UC) ‒ como os Parques ‒ acabam sendo muito visitadas. No caso da cidade de Fortaleza, o Parque Estadual do Cocó (PEC) é visado para esse fim. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo é identificar o perfil do visitante e o raio de atratividade do PEC. Para isso, foram aplicados 233 formulários estruturados com os visitantes que estavam no local. Os formulários foram analisados estatisticamente com o Excel. No cálculo do deslocamento dos visitantes, foi utilizado o Google Maps, por considerar os percursos de deslocamento. A partir disso, foram identificadas a distância mínima de 0,75 km e a máxima de 23,2 km, com 68 bairros como pontos de origem dos visitantes. Verificou-se que o raio de influência do PEC é de 12,14 km, o que evidencia sua relevância como área de lazer.
Editorial
Authors: Cláudio Zanotelli
Published: July 2023

Editorial
O Ensino De Língua E Literatura Macuxi A Partir Das Kasari Pantoni E Outras Narrativas Do Boto
Authors: Machado Ananda , Raposo Moreira Auristela , Dorrico Julie
Published: July 2023

Neste texto propomos possibilidades de inserir as literaturas Macuxi no ensino de língua e cultura Macuxi nas comunidades indígenas em Roraima. O Boto é um /personagem bastante conhecido entre os povos indígenas em Roraima, no Norte, na Amazônia e no Brasil. A partir de nossas vivências nas comunidades indígenas, da língua Macuxi falada e das histórias contadas, principalmente por mulheres indígenas consideradas guardiãs dos saberes ancestrais, apresentamos aqui propostas de atividades para o ensino de língua Macuxi a partir deste tema.
Volume Completo
Authors: Rezende Patrick
Published: July 2023

Volume completo do dossiê "Por uma linguística menos eurocêntrica: reflexões, pesquisas e o estado da arte de línguas indígenas".
A concept of Technological and Managerial Complexity of Project Management in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Pakistan
Authors: Javed Engineer Salim , Alam Mehboob
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The study aims as an engineering example of a single-objective Project Complexities (SOPCs) problem, Water Users Associations (WUAs) of On Farm Water Management (OFWM) and its use for a Project Complexities & Water Management (PCs & WM) model parameters prediction is presented in this study.

Methodology: A traditional method for WUAs training used herein is the well-known Background ladder method, which uses an umbrella based approach of project application and adaptation to the prevailing scenario and locale to minimize an output error. As a novel approach, umbrella approach of complex project can be used here for the same purpose.

Findings: It is shown that obtained errors are much lower than the outputs obtained from the Background ladder method. Next, an identification of the integration of complex projects as in David model. This model is a fully three-dimensional approach of Linear, Horizontal and Vertical Project Complexities and Water Management at different combinations of Project Complexities and Water Management along with the development of new model in the shape of Ladder Approach. The first main result is that the Complexities of Complex Projects Can be solved by parallel analysis in reasonable time and locale. The second outcome is the fact that the local minimas of the identified problems can be resolved through Umbrella Approach of Project Application and adoption method as well as statistical analysis. This will also minimize the need of training of locale peoples for a Water Management Project’s work.
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of workers on safety hazards and health risks in vehicle body manufacturing companies in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Abanga Charles , Moturi Wilkister , Makindi Stanley
Published: July 2023

The manufacturing of vehicle bodies in Nairobi County, Kenya, exposes workers to a number of safety and health risks. For the purpose of creating efficient safety and health programs, it is essential to comprehend the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of employees about these hazards. Therefore, this paper intended to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of employees regarding health and safety hazards in Nairobi County, Kenya where majority of vehicle body manufacturing companies are situated. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain qualitative and quantitative data from 260 firms using a cross-sectional survey approach. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that the knowledge, attitudes and perception of workers on safety hazards and risks in the vehicle body manufacturing companies was highly affected and dependent on the need for occupational health risks and safety hazards being reported to the administration. Within this, majority respondents argued that improved personnel management would be essential in improving knowledge, attitudes and perception of workers on the OSH. The results will provide insight into the level of workers’ awareness of health and safety problems, their attitudes toward safety precautions, and their opinions of how effective current safety programs are. These findings will help to establish targeted safety measures and policies that will lessen the impact of health and safety concerns on workers in Nairobi County, Kenya’s vehicle body manufacturing sector.
The Relationship Between Health Perception and Life Satisfaction of Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes
Authors: ALTAY Birsen , KARACA BIÇAKÇI Nevra , ALTIN Alaattin , ARSLAN Lütfi
Published: July 2023

This research was conducted to examine the relationship between health perception and life satisfaction of elderly people living in nursing homes. This study, which was conducted in accordance with the descriptive research principles seeking relationship, was conducted with elderly individuals living in five nursing homes in Samsun between March and July 2019. Sample selection was not made within the scope of the research, and 129 elderly individuals aged 65 and over were reached. The data of the study were collected using the "Personal Information Form", "Health Perception Scale" and "Satisfaction with Life Scale". The data obtained from the research were evaluated in the SPSS 20.0 program. While evaluating the research data; number, percentile, T test, One Way ANOVA, correlation and multiple regression analysis were used. 27.9% of the participants are women. 10.1% of the participants are married and 81.4% have children. It was determined that 79.8% of the participants made their own decision to stay in a nursing home and 66.7% had visitors. It was determined that 72.9% of the participants had a chronic health problem and 31.8% evaluated their health as bad. While 13.2% of the participants consider themselves to be very old, 17.1% consider old age as a bad condition. Participants' health perception scale total score averages were 50.21±6.40, (min-max=31-65), and life satisfaction scale total score averages were 14.4±4.81, (min-max=5-25). A statistically significant relationship was found between the participants' state of having any chronic health problems and the places they want to live, and the health perception scale (p
Teenager’s Knowledge and Perspectives on Teenage Pregnancy at Selected Barangay of Echague Isabela Philippines
Authors: Lovelites D. Zamora  , Markhipolito P. Galingana  , Princess Mae D. Gonzaga  , Mark Yhasua D. Manalang  , Jeanelle Q. Marayag  , Ana Marie S. Natividad  , Freizel Anne C. Ong  , Angelica R. Petines
Published: July 2023

Teenage pregnancy has long been a global issue. This may be due to the fact that the knowledge and use of contraception are lowest among adolescents. Moreover, some researchers concluded that very young pregnant women had a positive perception of their pregnancy, anticipating that the child would have a positive impact on them. Therefore, the researchers conducted the study to assess the teenagers’ knowledge and perspectives on teenage pregnancy at selected barangay of Echague, Isabela, Philippines in order to determine various areas of competency that was lacking in this population. Non-probability sampling method was used under convenience sampling to gather a total of 95 sample size. A slightly modified survey questionnaire was also used. The result of the survey and statistical analysis using Pearson Correlation Coefficient showed that there was no significant relationship between teenager’s perception of their knowledge on reproduction, contraception and perspective on teenage pregnancy when group according to their age and educational attainment because they lack of firsthand experience regarding these matters. Moreover, with the use of Independent Sample T-test, it was revealed that there was no significant difference when grouped according to sex because females outnumbered the males by almost half.
ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF POLYPHENOL OF Moringa oleifera LEAVES AND POLYPHENOL GLYCOSIDE CATALYZED BY TRANSGLYCOSYLATION OF Trichoderma viride
Authors: Sulistyo Joko , Nazir Sohaib
Published: July 2023

Purpose of this study was to synthesize polyphenol glycoside as transfer products that may have some biological activities, by application of transglycosylation reaction in the present of polyphenolic compound which was extracted from Moringa oleifera leaves as its acceptor and different flours as its substrate for the transglycosylation. The reaction was catalyzed by glucosyltransferase derived from fungal culture of Trichoderma viridae as a source of crude enzyme. The formation of transfer products was determined using TLC and HPLC which exhibited that polyphenol glycoside could be synthesized through the enzymatic reaction. The study had shown that substrates such as starch, maltodexrin, corn flour, wheat flour, rice flour and cassava flour were also as potential substrates to synthesis the polyphenol glycoside in the presence of polyphenolic extract as acceptor. The result of HPLC analysis presented that the isolated glycosides had retention times and concentration of 1.446 (0.0017 mg/ml), 1.431 (0.14mg/ml), and 1.474 (0.012mg/ml), respectively, as compared to the retention time of arbutin (1.474) that was applied as authentic standard. Observation using 1H NMR as well as 13C NMR showed that structures of the transfer products were identified as gallic acid- 4-O-β-glucopyranoside, ellagic acid-4-O-β-glucopyranoside, and catechin-4’-O-gluco pyranoside, respectively. IC50 value of EAGP for DPPH was 46.12µg/ml as compared to ascorbic acid (35.96µg/ml), BHT (39.73µg/ml) and α-tocopherol (42.62µg/ml) respectively, while IC50 value ofEAGP for ABTS was 64.01µg/ml as compared to ascorbic acid (30.13µg/ml), BHT (38.09µg/ml) and α-tocopherol (54.84µg/ml) respectively, whilst IC50 value of EAGP for H2O2 was found to be 51.90µg/ml while for BHT, ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol were 44.18µg/ml, 47.18µg/ml, and 49.57µg/ml, respectively.
GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SELECTED BIOCHEMICAL INDICES ASSESSMENT IN THE SERUM AND LIVER OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS JUVENILES EXPOSED TO VARYING CONCENTRATIONS OF WATER SOLUBLE FRACTION OF CRUDE OIL
Authors: Olaleye Victor Folorunsho , Fakolujo Olumide Isaac , Adewole Henry Adefisayo , Obuotor Efere Martins
Published: July 2023

The effect of varying concentrations (0, 0.25, 0.05 and 1.0% v/v) of water soluble fraction (WSF) of crude oil on the growth performance and biochemical changes in the serum and liver of 144 Clarias gariepinus Juveniles stocked into 12 glass aquaria at the rate of 12 fish per tank in triplicate for 90 days was assessed. The growth performance indices of the fish juvenile over the 90 days of toxic exposure revealed that the mean weight gained, specific growth rate, and total feed intake of the fish specimen decreases with increase concentration of the WSF of crude oil. However, 10% and 20% mortality were recorded in the fish exposed to 0.5% and 1.0% WSF of crude oil respectively. The activity of ALT and AST in the serum of the fish were significantly higher (p<0.05) with the increased concentration of WSF of crude oil while the ALT and AST activity of the liver of the fish juveniles irrespective of the added concentration of WSF of crude oil showed no significant differences (p>0.05). The study concluded that WSF of crude oil had adverse effects on the growth performance, blood serum and liver activities in C. gariepinus juveniles.
AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES ASSEMBLAGES RESPONSES TO WATERSHED LAND USE IN TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE (TWR), LAHAD DATU, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Authors: Fikri Arman Hadi , Tan Wai Shu , Wong Andrew Wong Bak Hui , Kueh Boon Hee , Harun Sahana
Published: July 2023

A study on the aquatic invertebrate communities was conducted at Tabin Wildlife Reserve (TWR), Lahad Datu, Sabah, with the objectives to study (i) the diversity of aquatic invertebrates across different land use, (ii) the composition of aquatic invertebrates in different habitats and microhabitats in the stream, and (iii) the relationship between invertebrates and the water quality of the stream. Sampling was done at Sg. Lipad which flows across the secondary forest area and plantation area. Kick net method was used to sample the aquatic invertebrates for 14 continuous days in January to February 2015. A total of 3,579 individuals were sampled consisting of 76 families from eight orders, in both of the land uses. The diversity of aquatic invertebrates in the secondary forest was found to be slightly higher than plantation area with H’= 3.213 and H’= 3.188 respectively. The aquatic invertebrates were also found to be more abundant in riffle habitat, and the least in pool habitats. The diversity for pool habitat, however, was the highest among all other habitats with H’= 3.709. Both physico-chemical parameters and biotic indices indicated that the invertebrate communities were affected by the water quality in the surroundings, and may be used for rapid assessment of water quality at TWR.
Solar Car: Brief Review and Challenges
Authors: Abd Hamid Ag Sufiyan , Razali Halim
Published: July 2023

Solar energy is known as renewable and clean source of energy. This tremendous amount of energy is widely used from small portable application to gigawatt size power plant generation. It has been utilized for various off grid or standalone applications including for vehicles. However, the progress of Solar Car (SC) was unsatisfied. Unlike Hydrogen Car (HC) and Pure Electric Vehicle (PEV), there is no commercialize SC marketed yet. Many strategies contributed to the successful of HC and PEV such as supportive policy, taxation, facilities and private involvement. The main component of SC can be simplified and consists of the structure, photovoltaic (PV) module, rechargeable battery pack, electric motor and power management unit. Main issue for SC is how to match between energy require and supply. Researchers are trying to find multiple solution from various aspects. Thirty SC prototypes were developed globally by numerous parties and most of them from academic bodies or universities. The purpose of the development is for solar car racing and to break commercialization boundary. As far as technology is concern, to achieve self-powered SC is quite challenging. The nearest potential solution can be learned from HC and PEV. All these potential solutions must be balance with the other side factor and come with a cost.
CONTENT ANALYSIS AND VALIDATION METHODOLOGY FOR STRUCTURING AND IMPLEMENTING A STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Authors: Victória Garbelini Ribeiro Anna , David Giovana , Freitas Baueb Jorge , Bahov Shinnishi Juliana , Moraes Armesto Leonardo , Kawamoto DelaTorre Lucas , Chaves Reis Priscila , Roberto Alonso Thabata
Published: July 2023

The study is developed in order to understand the methodological factors that best lead to the validation of a standardization instrument before a specialized technical body, according to the guideline suggested by Hoskins and criteria indicated by Lynn, in view of the opportunity of legitimation and formalization standard operating procedure (SOP) as a recognized and certified municipal tool. For this, the Standard Operating Procedure is given as an instrument that standardizes the follow-up, endorses the strengthening of the system-user bond and allows for improvements with regard to the degree of confidence of the information allocated in the patient registration system of the basic health units. health. This formalization attests to a milestone in the municipality, parameterizing its actions, further professionalizing its personnel, and guaranteeing the technical functionality relevant to each individual in primary care. The creation of the first municipal POP opens up a fertile and prosperous field for observation for the development of new procedures that contribute to more adequate lines of care, effectiveness in the service, guarantee of regularity in the use of resources, as well as in the assertive feedback of municipal data and referring to the direction of investment and intentionality of subsequent municipal health plans.
ANALYSIS AND PREDICTION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES IN TWO STEPS
Authors: Barros Chrisóstomo Heitor , Normando Ferreira de Paula Ricardo , De Moraes Alves Robson
Published: July 2023

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (TIM) addresses the concept of intelligence, in which their work together promotes the integral development of the individual. Despite not having been developed for educational purposes, TIM started to be widely used in this environment, helping in the teaching and learning process of students. The theory covers eight types of intelligences and has a qualitative character. However, studies appear with the intention of quantifying the approach of the Intelligences. Based on this approach, this article aims to quantitatively relate the intelligences to each other and verify how a prediction model reacts to this data set. For this, multiple regression and an artificial neural network (Multilayer Perceptron — MLP) were used. This research, of an applied nature, was carried out with students from the three grades of high school in a state public school in Fortaleza/CE. They answered a questionnaire with 80 questions based on the Multiple Intelligences itinerary developed by Armstrong (2001). A set of eight multiple regressions was created and the presented results show that there were small distortions in some coefficients when compared with the indices of the correlations between the variables. One of the plausible hypotheses is the size of the dataset. On the other hand, the prediction achieved with the MLP proved to be promising in terms of analyzing the development situation of any student. It is intended, in future studies, that the results can be implemented in a chatbot that offers, in a predictive way, prescriptions for the development of intelligences in the school environment.
TICS IN THE YVU PORA RENDA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
Authors: Luis Troche Ojeda Pablo , David Britez Prieto Alejandro , Daniel Velázquez Silva Jorge , Vanessa Ruiz Diaz de Salvioni Viviana , Armoa Alcides
Published: July 2023

The following investigative work allowed us to analyze the lack of influence of Information and Communication Technologies -ICT- in the Yvu Pòra Renda Indigenous Community, ICTs have already reached the most remote places through, for the most part, the smart phones. This reality must be read properly from school, to take advantage of these technologies for the benefit of learning with cultural and linguistic relevance. The methodology used is mixed research under the Quantitative and Qualitative approach, data collection was carried out through interviews and surveys. The results made it possible to identify shortcomings in the use of ICTs in the teaching-learning processes, difficulties in the indigenous community regarding the use of ICTs, and interaction problems, which could be overcome with the appropriate and oriented use of ICTs. ICT, this facilitated the generation of a series of recommendations regarding their use, with a view to improving the indigenous community and thus favoring the general academic results and the interculturality present in the community, actions that could be equally beneficial in other institutions or countries. Through the use of ICTs, the indigenous community can make good use of drones, GPS, software, digital mapping platforms, and data management. Several indigenous peoples in the region have found an ally in technology to strengthen their territories and their identity.
Efecto de la inmersión y del sustrato sobre la germinación y longitud radicular en moringa
Authors:   Universidad de Oriente, Monagas, Venezuela, Romero Marcano Guillermo Sabu , Silva-Acuña Ramón ,   Postgrado de Agricultura Tropical, Campus Juanico, Universidad de Oriente, Núcleo Monagas, Venezuela, Guillén Mendoza Mauro ,   Carrera Medicina Veterinaria, Escuela Superior Politécnica Agropecuaria de Manabí, Calceta, Manabí, Ecuador, Palomo-Bárcenas Sebastián ,   Profesional de libre ejercicio
Published: July 2023

Con el objetivo de cuantificar las variables germinación inicial (GIN), germinación final (GFI), índice de velocidad de germinación (IVG) y longitud de la radícula (LRA) de moringa, variedades “Supergenius” y “Criolla”, con inmersión en agua por 12 horas, o sin inmersión, colocadas en sustratos de papel absorbente y/o arena lavada de río, se instaló un ensayo donde los tratamientos proceden del arreglo factorial 23, en el diseño de bloques al azar, con cuatro repeticiones. Una bandeja con 50 semillas por unidad experimental y 16 bandejas de aluminio por sustrato. Las cuantificaciones se realizaron entre los 5 y 8 días después del soterro y sus valores interpretados por desglosamiento y prueba de Tukey a 5% de probabilidad. La GIN en el sustrato papel fue superior para “Supergenius”, aunque en arena, ambas variedades fueron idénticas. No hubo diferencias entre sustratos en presencia o ausencia de la inmersión, aunque, la GIN en arena fue superior, para las semillas tratadas con inmersión. La GFI; fue superior en “Supergenius”, y de manera similar para el IVG, “Supergenius” difiere de la “Criolla”, con mayor índice; adicionalmente, cuando son sometidas a un proceso de inmersión, “Supergenius” presenta mayor índice de velocidad de germinación, y el proceso de inmersión acelera ese valor. Las semillas sometidas a inmersión, para la variable LRA, presentaron mayor longitud y fue el sustrato papel donde se observaron esos mayores valores. Para evaluar germinación en semillas de moringa, es pertinente colocarlas en inmersión durante 12 horas y usar papel como sustrato de soporte.
Intelligent use of maritime info-communication systems in developing environments
Authors:   , Kapidani Nexhat
Published: July 2023

The doctoral dissertation entitled “Intelligent use of maritime info-communication systems in developing environments” examines to which extent some maritime entities in developing countries use rationally (intelligently or smartly) Information Communication Technology and Systems (ICT&S). In addition, the dissertation examines readiness of considered maritime entities to introduce and adopt novel, sophisticated ICT&S in the future. In this regard, the explorative, comparative and causal studies have been carried out in several maritime companies in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and South Africa. The objectives of these studies were contemporary maritime ICT&S like Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Port Community System (PCS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Electronic Logistics Marketplace (ELM), Blockchain Technology (BCT), Vessel Traffic Monitoring Information System (VTMIS), THETIS System as a part of Port State Control (PSC), SafeSeaNet (SSN), European Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE), Sea Traffic Management (STM), e-Navigation, e-Maritime, Maritime Cloud, Common Maritime Communication Platform (CMCP), (Satellite) Automatic Identification System ((S)AIS), Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT), Maritime Surveillance Service (MSS), Earth Observation Services (EOS), Satellite-based Oil Spill Detection System (SOSDS), Oil Spill Prediction Modeling System (OSPMS), Maritime Single Window (MSW) or Maritime Single Environment (MSE), Digital Twins (DT), and Autonomous aerial/sea surface/underwater Vehicles (AxV). The number and capacities of these complex, contemporary ICT&S speak in favor of rapid and huge digital changes in maritime. Developing countries, with generally vertically integrated administration and transitional economy, challenging operating environments, along with fragile social freedom, face numerous impediments in implementing these ICT&S. Therefore, the goal of this dissertation is to identify challenges in new digital technologies adoption and in achieving related innovation success in the emerging countries, including South Africa and proper solution options to addressing these challenges, using the best international practice.
Forensic Examination of Post-Fire Damaged Electrical Conductors by Using X-Ray Radiographs
Authors: Svare Mark
Published: July 2023

Structural fires globally have a catastrophic impact on loss of life, property damage, and socioeconomic factors. Forensic scientists, engineers, and/or fire investigators — often working together as fire investigation practitioners — are commonly tasked with determining both the area of fire origin and its cause. During the course of a fire investigation, a fire investigation practitioner may implement an origin determination methodology termed “arc mapping” or an “arc survey.” The correct application of an arc survey as a fire origin determination method is dependent on the fire investigation practitioner’s ability to distinguish and characterize features observed on post-fire damage electrical wiring and equipment. Experiments were conducted to generate a dataset of post-fire damaged electrical conductor artifacts. Generated artifacts were visually examined, compared, and characterized by X-ray examination. The research results produced a validated, novel, non-destructive methodology for utilizing X-ray imagery to reliably distinguish and characterize electrical conductor damage features for forensic investigations.
Design and Evaluation of an Innovative Mobile Solution: QR Code-based Inventory Monitoring System
Authors: Noguerra Jr Crispin P
Published: July 2023

This study presents the design and evaluation of a mobile-based solution that utilizes QR codes to monitor and track inventory that addresses the need for efficient and accurate inventory management in various industries. The system incorporates user-friendly mobile application functionalities, such as stock-in and stock-out management, item monitoring, and inventory reporting, ensuring secure access through user registration and authentication. The evaluation reveals high scores in accuracy, efficiency, usability, effectiveness, security, and maintainability, showcasing the system's reliability, effectiveness in inventory management, and userfriendliness. The system offers benefits such as optimized inventory processes, minimized stockouts, informed decision-making, improved operational efficiency, enhanced inventory control, and on-the-go accessibility. Overall, this research underscores the significance of innovative mobile solutions for inventory management, validating the effectiveness and suitability of the QR Code-based Inventory Monitoring System for diverse industries, leading to improved inventory processes and decision-making.
Competition and Strategy in JSIT Education: Managing Complexity and Uncertainty
Authors: Kholid  , Suyanto Bagong , Dinda Nadia Fiona Niska
Published: July 2023

Like many for-profit and not-for-profit industries, the Islamic school education sector has faced several fundamental challenges over the last decade. Education used to be considered a public good, provided by non-profit organisations that were not subject to market pressures and had a clear social mission. Education is now a global service provided by virtual companies in an increasingly complex and competitive information market. To face these challenges, Islamic schools need the right strategy, a need that is reflected in various supervisory research strategies in the field of Islamic schools. The aim of this article is to contribute to this understanding by providing guiding principles for Islamic education leaders and policy makers. To that end, he proposes a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), which describes eight main trends that will affect Islamic schools and academics in the short and medium term. Based on these trends, three main challenges for Islamic educational institutions with fundamental implications for research and practice have been identified: (1) the need to increase valuation and market share; (2) the need to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset; and (3) the need to expand interaction and value creation with key stakeholders.
The Effect of Perceived Organizational Support on Employee Performance during Organizational Change with Affective Commitment to Change as Mediator
Authors: Prasetyo Budi , Harsono Mugi
Published: July 2023

In facing the challenges of a world full of uncertainty, every organization needs to adapt to organizational changes. Employees as change targets need high motivation to be able to accept change. The success of an organizational change can be seen through the realization of employee affective commitment, which leads to increased performance during organizational change. This study aims to analyze the role of perceived organizational support on employee performance. In addition, to analyze the role of mediating affective commitment in the relationship. The object of research was carried out in the government sector by taking a sample of 128 respondents who are employees of the public sector organization, the Central Bureau of Statistics in Indonesia. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires distributed via email and social media. The research findings show that perceived organizational support does not directly affect employee performance. Meanwhile, affective commitment is a perfect mediator mediating the relationship between perceived organizational support and employee performance. Research is limited to the scope of one government agency only. Furthermore, research can be conducted in all government agencies in Indonesia to provide more comprehensive results.
Environmental Disclosure and Return on Assets of Manufacturing Companies Listed in Nigeria
Authors: Folajimi ADEGBIE Festus , Olajide DADA Samuel , AJAYI Ademola
Published: July 2023

The return on assets indicator informs existing and potential investors how effectively management has optimally utilized its resources from investments. Studies have advanced that manufacturing companies’ level of commitment has the ability to enhance earnings and corporate return on assets. Lack of optimal utilization of corporate assets and non-compliance with environmental requirements has weakened the earnings of manufacturing companies. Evidence has revealed that not many manufacturing coming have integrated environmental disclosure into their operations. This study examined the effect of environmental disclosure on the return on assets of manufacturing companies listed in Nigeria. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design. The population consisted of the 66 listed manufacturing companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group as of December 31, 2021. Purposive sampling was used to select 29 manufacturing businesses. Validated data were taken from the public financial statements of the selected manufacturing enterprises for 16 years (2006-2021). A statutory audit of the financial accounts was used to ensure the data's veracity. Descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics were utilized to assess the data. The study revealed that environmental disclosure affects the return on assets of manufacturing companies listed in Nigeria (Adj.R2 = 0.017, F(5, 458) = 8.333, p < 0.05). The study recommended that managers of manufacturing companies should integrate environmental disclosure as a critical duty as evidence of policies in practice in protecting the environment towards gaining legitimacy and patronage in deepening the return on assets of the companies.
Board Characteristics and Shareholder's Value Creation of Insurance Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
Authors: Omondi Osiga Kevin , Kimutai Dr Caroline
Published: July 2023

The corporate board ensures desirable shareholder value creation because of its immense role in strategic oversight, performance evaluations and governance. The board is at the center, as evidenced by the accelerated growth of private insurance companies worldwide. However, insurance companies in Kenya have experienced slow growth over the last decade. To get a clear understanding of the effects of the board on a corporation’s financial performance, it is vital to assess the association between the characteristics of the board characteristics and its creation of shareholder value. The study examined the impact of board characteristics on the shareholder’s value creation for Insurance companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study aimed to establish the effect of board characteristics (size, diversity, independence, and expertise) on shareholder value creation in listed insurance companies. The shareholder, resource dependency, stewardship, and agency theories underpin the study. The study used a descriptive research design to analyze five insurance corporations listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) for ten years from December 2010 to 2020. The study utilized data published in audited annual reviews and reports for the five selected insurance corporations listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A correlational analysis was employed to test the degree and strength of the relationship between the variables understudy, and a regression model was developed. The study established that board expertise had the most significant impact on shareholder value creation, followed by board size, board diversity and board independence. The study recommended the prioritization of the board expertise to boost shareholder value creation, the optimization of board sizes depending on company needs and the inclusion of more women on boards.
The Impact, Response and Construction of Cultural Security in the Late Qing Dynasty
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, Zhang Wule
Published: July 2023

Since the Opium War, western cultural customs have had an impact on late Qing society, and traditional cultural customs have gradually been replaced by western cultural customs. The impact of Western culture is threatening China's cultural security. In this process, different voices in the late Qing Dynasty spoke out about how to maintain their own cultural security: diehards chose to stick to themselves and resist all foreign things; the Westernization School and the Reformists chose to absorb advanced western culture and customs to varying degrees. In terms of its own customs, the late Qing Dynasty spread traditional Chinese customs and culture through official and unofficial channels.
Challenges and Opportunities for Niger's Economic Development: A Focus on Agriculture and Mining
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, Ibrahim Aïchatou , Ousmane Mariama
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the challenges and opportunities for sustainable economic development in Niger, focusing on the agriculture and mining sectors. While agriculture is the mainstay of Niger's economy, it faces challenges such as climate change, low productivity, and lack of infrastructure. The mining sector has great potential, but also faces challenges related to regulation, environmental protection, and social impacts. The government has implemented policies and initiatives to support these sectors and promote sustainable development. The paper identifies key policy options, including revising regulations, improving infrastructure, promoting local content, and implementing social and environmental safeguards. To achieve sustainable and inclusive development, Niger needs to prioritize investments in human capital, social protection, and environmental sustainability, while also promoting private sector engagement and regional integration.
A study on the Influencing Factors to China-Pakistan Trade under BRI Initiative
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, Tang Jun , Xing Xuanyu , Huang Tingting
Published: July 2023

The Belt and Road Initiative is a grand plan proposed by China to promote the common development and prosperity of China and its partner countries. With the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the flagship of the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Pakistan relations are getting closer, known as the “iron brother”. Economic cooperation is a key priority for both sides. Under the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, this study uses trade data of China and Pakistan to find out the bilateral trade problems and the influencing factors behind them. This study will discuss the above questions and propose some suggestions for policymakers. Specifically, the discussion of the problems was conducted in terms of GDP, population, comparative advantages, international environment, domestic environment, and other factors respectively. In the conclusion part, the author suggests that the two countries should try to improve their domestic/international environment and reduce policy barriers to promote the trade. Modern industrial parks are encouraged to solve the problems. This study on the influencing factors and economic trade relations between China and Pakistan hopes to provide some academic references to the study of the CPEC and provide some guidance to the policy makers.