bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Political Hate Speech Detection using Machine Learning
Authors: Kagne Prof.Ashvini
Published: November 2023

In the digital age, the detection of hate speech has become a crucial task, given the pervasive and detrimental impact of offensive content on individuals and communities. This project is dedicated to developing a machine learning-driven approach for the identification and mitigation of hate speech within online platforms.The primary aim of this research is to explore the effectiveness of various machine learning algorithms in the accurate and efficient detection of hate speech in political speeches. The project entails the collection and preprocessing of a substantial dataset consisting of user- generated content from social media platforms and online forums, with annotations indicating hate speech content. The dataset is then partitioned into training, validation, and testing sets, and natural language processing techniques are employed to extract relevant features. Diverse machine learning models, including logistic regression, support vector machines are implemented and fine-tuned using the training data. In summary, this contributes to the ongoing fight against hate speech in political speeches by harnessing the power of machine learning. The findings not only shed light on the challenges and potential solutions in hate speech detection but also pave the way for the development of more robust and precise systems, ultimately fostering a safer and more inclusive online environment. Key Words: Hate Speech Detection, Political Hate Speech , Machine Learning, Offensive Content , Support Vector Machine.
Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment on behavioral intention to use through trust
Authors: Maria Vita , Sugiyanto Liem Bambang
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out how perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment, and trust affect the behavioral intention to use shopeepay users in DKI Jakarta. This research is quantitative. The survey was conducted on 160 respondents who are or have used shopeepay. Data analysis was carried out using structural equation modeling with AMOS. The results show that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and trust variables have a significant positive influence on behavioral intention. However, this is different from perceived enjoyment which has a positive and insignificant influence on behavioral intention to use. This is different from perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived enjoyment which show insignificant results if mediated by trust. Research reveals that overall trust makes the greatest contribution to behavioral intention to use, followed by perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. So the conclusion is that companies can increase behavioral intention to use through personal information data security which is the largest contributor indicator to personal information security from hacking. The limitations in the research, among others, the limited theoretical studies up to the time of data collection, the location and research objects which only focused on e-wallet users in the DKI Jakarta area, and the number of respondents who had not reached the maximum limit that should have been.
OS PARÂMETROS DOS CASOS DE SÍFILIS ADQUIRIDA NA POPULAÇÃO IDOSA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Caldas Ana Carolina Lisboa , Cruz Cristiane Costa da , Billy Elber de Souza , Silva Larissa Ribeiro da , Costa Jean Cairo da Silva , Begot Julliana Carneiro , Castro Maressa dos Santos , Rêgo Rejane Costa do , Costa Tayná Corrêa da
Published: November 2023

Introdução: O envelhecimento da população brasileira, além do aumento da expectativa de vida dos idosos, propiciou a essa faixa etária a ocorrência de agravos de saúde que antes se pensava restritos à população mais jovem, como a sífilis. Objetivo: Frente a isso, esta pesquisa propõe em investigar os casos de sífilis adquirida na população idosa brasileira, por meio de análises na literatura e observar os dados notificados da doença. Método: Foi realizado uma pesquisa através de um estudo bibliográfico de abordagem qualitativa do tipo de revisão integrativa de literatura (RIL). Para construção do estudo, foram feitas coletas nas bases de dados Brasil Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e no Departamento de informática do sistema único de saúde do Brasil (DATASUS), nos períodos de 2019 a 2022. Resultados: Os dados referentes de todos os casos de sífilis adquirida pela população idosa no Brasil, nos períodos de 2018 a 2021 mostraram que a faixa etária de 60-64 anos de idade obteve o maior número de casos com 15.342 notificados. Conclusão: A sífilis está entre as ISTs que mais acomete a população, sendo considerada uma infecção de problema para a saúde pública. Diante desses resultados obtidos, definimos que apesar da redução dos casos notificados da doença, é necessário que intensifique as medidas preventivas e os cuidados dos profissionais com a população idosa, evitando assim disseminação descontrolada desta infecção.
Validation of Gait Process Evaluation in People with Lower Limb Amputation
Authors: Zaczyk Marcin
Published: November 2023

Objective: The gait process after lower limb amputation in a prosthesis is far from the original previously learned gait. In this paper, we present a simple method of observing and recording gait parameters. The proposed method was distinguished by the fact that gait measurement systems were permanently integrated into the prosthesis. The prosthesis became the measuring system in the study. Analysis of the parameters recorded in this way allows to unequivocally show the difference between correct gait and incorrectly realised gait in a lower limb prosthesis with high precision.Aim: The main objective of the study was to show the hallmarks of the gait process in amputees using a lower limb prosthesis (after the rehabilitation process and secondary learning of gait in a prosthesis) compared to the hallmarks of the gait process of a pre-amputee.Methods: Two people participated in the pilot study. One of them was scheduled for amputation surgery. The individual was selected using double-blind sampling from a patient base of 200 people, with Buerger's disease diagnosed at baseline. The second person underwent right lower limb amputation of the proximal third of the lower leg with a medium stump. The etiology of this amputation was Buerger's disease with necrosis of the foot with arterial congestion.Results: The results obtained in the pilot study showed that recording the loading pattern in the heel and forefoot is sufficient for unambiguous gait assessment. The obtained data allow the introduction of corrective measures in the positioning of the prosthesis, adapting it to the patient's anatomical gait style.Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrated that the analysis of foot movement can determine degree of gait correctness, and Dega's IV gait index as well as J.B. Saunders index can be the basis for evaluating gait correctness.
Correlations Between Shoulder and Hip Joints in Professional Male Rugby Players and Their Impact on Body Balance
Authors: Czyż Karol , Jaszczur-Nowicki Jarosław , Granda Tomasz , Kruczkowski Dariusz , Perliński Jacek , Potocka-Mitan Małgorzata , Pieniążek Magdalena , Bukowska Joanna M.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The game of rugby is becoming more and more popular, despite the fact that it is a collision sport in which skill plays a large role. In the training process, great importance is placed on the development of general physical fitness, in particular, on strength, power and muscular endurance.Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse the co-organisation between range of motion, body balance, power and speed of the kick and throw in men practicing rugby.Material and methods: The study involved 19 players training rugby on the Extraleague team of MKS Ogniwo Sopot, with an average age of 27.325.49. The Inbody 270 body composition analyser, the EPSR1 mat measuring the distribution of foot pressure on the ground, the WiVA sensor for measuring the range of motion and the Tendo Unit for measuring the explosive force were used to carry out testing.Results: The results indicate that people with a higher level of balance perform a throw with more power and speed. It was also shown that the range of motion in the upper limb is directly proportional to the range of motion in the hip joint.Conclusions: In the sport of rugby, flexion and extension movements of both the shoulder and hip joints are performed alternately. Based on the results, it can be concluded that in rugby athletes, balance training deserves special attention, which may translate into greater speed and power of the throw during a game. At the same time, an increase in the range of motion when flexing the arm and an increase in the pressure on the forefoot were noted, and the inversely proportional relationship between the COP area of the whole body and the heel area of the left foot may indicate the transfer of body mass by the tested players to the metatarsal and forefoot.
Efecto mediador del clima escolar entre el estatus socioeconómico y el desempeño académico en estudiantes españoles
Authors: Vite-Castro Jonathan Jair , Huerta-Manzanilla Eric Leonardo
Published: November 2023

Investigaciones anteriores han demostrado que el estatus socioeconómico está relacionado con el desempeño académico de los estudiantes, y esta tendencia está presente en los estudiantes españoles de 15 años, según los datos de PISA 2018. En esta edición, España obtuvo puntajes por debajo del promedio de la OCDE en matemáticas y ciencias, además de una baja en la cantidad de alumnos sobresalientes en dicho programa, lo que es preocupante ya que el éxito económico de un país está ligado al desempeño académico de sus miembros. Estudios previos han observado que el clima escolar es un factor que reduce el impacto negativo que otros factores suelen tener sobre es desempeño académico, por lo que en el presente trabajo se identificaron los factores del clima escolar que son relevantes en distintos grupos de estudiantes, de acuerdo con su estatus socioeconómico. Utilizando Modelos de Ecuaciones Estructurales y la base de datos PISA 2018, se observó que el clima escolar tiene un efecto directo en el desempeño académico, el cual es capaz de mediar el efecto del estatus socioeconómico y se vuelve un factor determinante para identificar si un alumno tendrá un desempeño sobresaliente dentro de su grupo de estudio. Además, los resultados indican que los factores que componen al clima escolar afectan de forma distinta el desempeño académico de los estudiantes según el estatus socioeconómico que posean.
The Influence of Experiential Marketing and Integrated Marketing Communications on Visitor Loyalty
Authors: Butarbutar Novita , Sherly Sherly , Sinaga Onita Sari , Doloksaribu Winda Sri Astuti , Sudirman Acai
Published: November 2023

In responding to various tourism problems and competition between industries, as well as increasing the spirit of creativity in entrepreneurship in Indonesia, a special marketing strategy is needed in the tourism sector. In the context of tourism in the Lake Toba tourist area, several factors, such as experiential marketing and integrated marketing communication, can influence visitor loyalty. The main aim of this research is to analyze the influence of experiential marketing and integrated marketing communications on visitor loyalty in the Lake Toba tourist area. This research uses a literature and field research design with a causal associative approach with 130 respondents. The results of the data analysis confirm that there is a positive and significant influence between experiential marketing and integrated marketing communications on visitor loyalty. The conclusions of this research inform tourism actors in the Lake Toba area to utilize technology such as augmented reality (AR) or mobile applications to provide interactive experiences to visitors. Integrate technology to make it easier to access information and activities around Lake Toba. In addition, involving local communities in the planning and implementation of experiential marketing can create authentic tourist experiences. Through in-depth experiential marketing and good integration between various communication channels, Lake Toba can build a strong image and attract visitors to experience its beauty and uniqueness.
CONCEPT OF FEMICIDE AND IMPORTANCE OF ITS LEGAL REGULATION
Authors: Lubura Majida
Published: November 2023

Violence against women is a phenomenon we encounter on a daily basis and which is present in all areas and all cultures and social systems, through time. The most severe form of violence against women is femicide, as a gender-based murder of a woman by a man who thinks he has a right to take her life. Femicide is therefore a crime that discriminates. Since this phenomenon is still rarely object of scientific research, the author of this article wants to give contribution to the further study and recognition of femicide as an urgent social problem, his understanding and adequate response through the legal systems of the countries.

The author puts focus of discussion in this paper, on the issue of femicide, starting with the analisys of the phenomenon of violence against women, meaning of this notion, its forms, and the International, European and national legal framework. While in conclusion, author explicates confirmation of hypotheses that there is an inadequate legal framework for the prevention of femicide, as a serious social problem in international, European and national legal framework, both directly through the criminalization and punishment of the perpetrator of this crime, as well as taking other measures aimed at prevention and protection of women against this form of violence.
CRIMINOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CORRECTIVE RAPES OF LESBIANS IN SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Authors: Kazić Ena , Ćorović Rialda
Published: November 2023

Corrective rapes are extremely big problem with which is facing South African society. It is caused by increasing intolerance towards members of LGBT society and that increase is followed by the increase of corrective rapes. The aim of this article is to represent the problem of corrective rapes from criminology point of view. Related to that, authors will defne corrective rapes, represent their legal nature and its’ specifc elements by which they are different from other rapes. We will explain the causes and consequences of corrective rapes and possibility of prevention of this form of sexual violence.
PRIZNANJE PRAVA NA PRISTUP INTERNETU KAO SAMOSTALNOG LJUDSKOG PRAVA – POTENCIJALI I PREPREKE
Authors: Jelisavac Trošić Sanja I. , Gordanić Jelica B.
Published: November 2023

Internet se pokazao kao značajno sredstvo za olakšanje svakodnevnih životnih aktivnosti, ali i mehanizam koji omogućava efikasnije uživanje mnogih ljudskih prava. Pandemija Covid-19 ukazala je na neophodnost interneta i otvorila pitanje o mogućem priznanju prava na pristup internetu kao samostalnog ljudskog prava. Autori ispituju prirodu interneta, njegov značaj u svakodnevnom životu ljudi, kao i blizak odnos sa drugim ljudskim pravima, posebno pravom na slobodu  izražavanja i pravom na slobodu udruživanja. Pored mnogobrojnih prednosti koje pristup internetu nosi, ukazuje se i na nedostatke interneta, posebno u domenu autorskih prava i govora mržnje. Kao najvažnije prepreke na putu priznanja pristupa internetu kao samostalnog ljudskog prava identifikuju se nedostatak političke volje država, nedovoljno jasna priroda prava na pristup internetu i njegovo shvatanje kao pomoćnog sredstva kojim se mogu ostvariti druga ljudska prava. Rad zaključuje da pitanje prava na pristup internetu kao ljudskog prava ne treba biti olako odbačeno od strane međunarodne zajednice, imajuću u vidu njegove potencijale koji su posebno došli do izražaja za vreme pandemije i drugih vanrednih situacija.
ODNOS FUNKCIJE PRAĆENJA USKLAĐENOSTI POSLOVANJA I PRAVNOG ODELJENJA OSIGURAVAJUĆEG DRUŠTVA U SVETLU ODREDABA DIREKTIVE SOLVENTNOST II
Authors: Tošić Iva S.
Published: November 2023

Funkcija praćenja usklađenosti poslovanja, u skladu sa odredbama Direktive Solventnost II, predstavlja jednu od ključnih funkcija u društvu. Međutim, budući da je reč o relativno novoj funkciji, organizovanje ove funkcije kao posebne organizacione jedinice može biti izazovno za pojedina osiguravajuća društva. Imajući to u vidu, javlja se dilema da li se ova funkcija može organizovati u okviru iste organizacione jedinice sa pravnim odeljenjem osiguravajućeg društva. Za razliku od funkcije praćenja usklađenosti, Direktiva ne pominje pravno odeljenje ni u jednom članu. Svakako da bi najadekvatnije rešenje bilo da funkcija praćenja usklađenosti poslovanja bude organizovana kao nezavisna i samostalna organizaciona jedinicu, ali kako se ne bi previše opteretila mala i srednja društva, Direktiva uvodi načelo proporcionalnosti. Primenjujući ovo načelo društvu se daje mogućnost da, između ostalog, organizovanje ključnih funkcija prilagodi prirodi, obimu i složenosti rizika koji u društvu postoje.

Autor u radu analizira odnos funkcije praćenja usklađenosti poslovanja i pravnog odeljenja osiguravajućeg društva, najpre iz ugla njihovih nadležnosti, a zatim i iz ugla njihovih karakteristika. Cilj je da utvrdi da li postoje prepreke za organizovanje ovih dveju funkcija u okviru iste organizacione jedinice.
WETLAND DEGRADATION AND LOSS DUE TO THE EXPANSION OF ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES
Authors: Kuchara Vishwa , Charan Ronak , Mankad Archana , Solanki Hitesh
Published: November 2023

A wetland ecosystem covers about 5-10% of the earth's land. Wetlands play a significant role in the world's economy but they suffer from several threats from various influencing factors. Wetlands are destroyed due to the expansion of human activities and their effect on living and non-living organisms. Some of India’s and Gujarat's wetlands case studies highlight the worst conditions of wetlands from past decades. These case studies highlight the reasons for wetland degradation, and also which types of issues need to be addressed. Wetlands are the most important ecosystem on earth, and to control wetland degradation, it is essential to improve special laws and regulations and be aware of people to conserve ecosystems.
Development of Mathematics Learning Tools Using Peer Instruction with Structured Inquiry Method Based on Local Culture Oriented on Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability
Authors: Ruswana Angra Meta , Zamnah Lala Nailah , Shahid Mursaleen , Umar Nasir
Published: November 2023

This research aims to describe the characteristics of mathematics learning tools and produce valid, practical and effective mathematics learning tools using the Peer Instruction with Structured Inquiry (PISI) method based on local culture which is oriented towards mathematical problem solving abilities. This research is development research using the ADDIE development model. Data analysis was carried out in this research to determine the feasibility of the development product in terms of the validity, practicality and effectiveness of the learning tools being developed. The research results show that 1. mathematics learning tools using the PISI method based on local culture oriented towards mathematical problem solving abilities have several characteristics, namely: a) Learning activities carried out using the PISI method stage consist of 2 parts, namely Peer Instruction which indirectly leads to the Structured Inquiry stage; b) The problem investigated in learning is a problem with the local cultural context of Ciamis; c) The use of local cultural context makes the mathematical knowledge concepts obtained by students become more meaningful and students become aware of the importance of mathematics because mathematical concepts are also found in students' daily activities; d) The instrument used in assessing learning outcomes is in the form of mathematical problem solving ability test questions. 2. Mathematics learning tools using the PISI method based on local culture are oriented towards mathematical problem solving abilities that meet the criteria of being valid, practical and effective.
Özel Gereksinimli Bireylere Yönelik Tutumlar: Sosyal Hizmet Öğrencilerinden Yansımalar
Authors: GÜL Gülcan , BARIŞ İsmail
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırmada lisans düzeyinde öğrenim gören sosyal hizmet öğrencilerinin engellilere yönelik tutumlarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden genel tarama ve ilişkisel tarama modeli esas alınmıştır. Çalışmanın ana evreni sosyal hizmet öğrencileridir. Tesadüfi (rastgele) örnekleme yöntemi ile yürütülen araştırmada % 95 güven aralığında örneklem büyüklüğü 374 olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya 397 öğrenci gönüllü olarak katılım göstermiştir. Araştırmacı tarafından çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda hazırlanan Görüşme Formu (anket) Google Formlar aracılığı ile online olarak paylaşılmış olup elde edilen verilerin analizi için SPSS 22.0 programı kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin sosyo-demografik özellikleri dikkate alınarak Ki-kare, Bağımsız Örneklem T testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA), frekans dağılımları, ortalama, yüzde, standart sapma gibi istatistiksel analizler yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak öğrencilerin engellilere yönelik tutumları genel anlamda olumludur.
Dermatologic Manifestations in Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Review
Authors: Zaman Aktharuz , Qureshi Muhammad Ali
Published: November 2023

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin primarily obtained from animal-based foods. It is crucial for hematopoietic cell formation, with methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin being its active forms. The metabolic process involves stomach release, binding to proteins, and absorption in the ileum with intrinsic factor. The liver stores B12, but deficiency can occur due to dietary, absorption, transportation, or metabolic issues. Causes of low B12 levels include dietary choices, gastrointestinal diseases, and medications likemetformin. Dermatological changes associated with deficiency, such as hyperpigmentation, can occur, possibly due to decreased glutathione and increased melanin production. Vitamin B12 deficiency has a wide range of symptoms, from asymptomatic to severe neurological impairments, but its dermatologic effects have been under-represented in literature.” Keywords: Vitamin B12 deficiency, dermatologic manifestations
A Study of the Association of Smoking with Cardiometabolic Risk
Authors: Lesloom Fouzy Mohammad , Humayyim Jaber Ali Saad Bani , Alyami Fahad Zamil , Laslom Obeid Mohammed , Hamaim Mohammed Ali Bani , Hammem Mohamed Hussien Bany , Alqahtani Manal Mohammed Ali , Hommadi Hasan , Hommadi Latifah , Sultan Samar
Published: November 2023

Aim of the study: To explore the effects of cigarette smoking on cardiometabolic risk in Saudis in Jeddah City. Methods: Following a descriptive case-control approach, the study included 160 healthy Saudi adults who were sampled consecutively (100 smokers [60 males and 40 females] and 60 non-smokers [36 males and 24 females]). Personal characteristics, smoking patterns, and cardiometabolic risk assessment were included in a questionnaire. Each participant’s cardiometabolic functions were assessed by drawing blood. Results: Among participant smokers, 80% smoked one pack daily, while 20% smoked more than one pack daily. Smokers had insignificantly higher levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and non-HDL, significantly higher vWF functional activity, and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (p<0.001 for both), but significantly lower albumin and total bilirubin levels than non-smokers (p=0.026, and p<0.001, respectively). The number of daily cigarettes consumed correlated positively and significantly with plasma levels of LDL-cholesterol (r=0.225, p=0.004), non-HDL cholesterol (r=0.220, p=0.005), vWF function activity (r=410, p<0.001), high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (r=0.686, p<0.001), but negatively correlated with total bilirubin (r=-0.459, p<0.001). Moreover, the cigarette smoking intensity correlated positively and significantly with the participant’s systolic blood pressure (r=0.303, p<0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0.300, p<0.001), body mass index (r=0.448, p<0.001), and waist-to-hip ratio (r=0.493, p<0.001). Those who had smoked for more than 10 years had significantly higher plasma levels of triglycerides (p=0.031), total cholesterol (p=0.023), LDL cholesterol (p=0.011), non-HDL cholesterol (p=0.008), vWF functional activity (p<0.001), systolic blood pressure (p=0.011), and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.023). Moreover, heavy smokers had a significantly higher BMI (p=0.001) and waist-to-hip ratio among male smokers (p=0.003). Conclusions: Cigarette smoking is associated with increased dyslipidemia, body mass index, and central obesity, in addition to higher vWF functional activity. Increased hs-cTnI levels in smokers indicate a higher risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death. Keywords: smoking, cardiometabolic risk, lipid profile, liver function, troponin.
Development and usability testing of Smart Record Management Solution in Higher Education Institutions in Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Khuda Bux Brohi  , Mehrin Haq  , Khalid Hussain Shaikh  , Ambreen Ramzan  , Umair Hussain
Published: November 2023

In this modern technological world, approximately everything has been electronic. Manual documentation is not a safe way; it might result in the loss of employees’ important information. Managing huge amounts of data manually means organizations need much more human resources for handling paperwork. On the other hand, cost, time, and efficiency are also needed. This is the fact that fully automated systems are beneficial over manual and semi-computerized systems. However, it is also a question that how much fully automated systems are beneficial over manual or semi-computerized systems. Because, the usability of the application could be a barrier between such types of solutions to switching from manual or semi-computerized systems to fully automated systems, whose answers were tried to find out in this study. For this, a web-based Smart Record Management Solution (SRMS) was developed and evaluated in three universities in Sindh, Pakistan, so that, the usability of the app can be measured. The Application was evaluated by 60 employees distributed in three groups (Administrative head, clerical staff and General employees) in district Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan. The data was collected through a questionnaire from the participants to measure the usability of SRMS. According to the results, the majority of the participants reported that the app was easy to use and participants were equally satisfied with the application. The results are promising; in the future, an experiment will be conducted for the successful implementation of Smart Record Management Solution and to find out the proper deployment of such systems.
Biserica, o realitate mistică și instituțională ca un liant între trecut, prezent și viitor
Authors:   Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă ”Justinian Patriarhul” al Universității București, Mazilu Dumitru
Published: November 2023

Istoria omenirii începând cu perioada primară, consemnează în diverse izvoare religioase, culturale, științifice concepte și idei care arată că Biserica are rol misionar și de factor de echilibru spiritual, social adăugându-i-se rolul de sursă de emanație de principii și norme bazate pe slovele dumnezeieștii scripturi precum și din legile nescrise ale tradiției. Biserica s-a implicat activ în rezolvarea multor conflicte sociale și de altă natură până la cele care țin de confuziile, depresiile și crizele ce apasă asupra psihicului si spiritului credincioșilor. Toate acestea ne îndreptățesc să apreciem ca Biserica se constituie atât o realitate mistică dar și o realitate instituțională, dualitate asupra căreia doresc să aduc câteva argumente și păreri personale.
Visual and Intuitive Representation of Interior Space
Authors: Sadiklar Zeynep , Karakas Bahar Kücük
Published: November 2023

Interior design is basically a discipline that is related to the transformation of space and focuses on human needs. Throughout the interior design education process, students learn about current materials, colors, textures, detailing, technical drawing, the history of interior styles, architectural and furniture construction knowledge, space analysis, and visual representation of space. Intuitive thinking in interior design solution is one of the ways of generating solutions. This study describes the interior design process and visualization stages that proceed intuitively in the model making course, which is continued through distance education. Due to the adverse effects of the earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, the Spring Semester education of 2023 was conducted nationwide in Turkey through remote online platforms. During the Model Making course, great efforts were made to keep the students’ adaptation and interest alive. As a result, students shaped and visualized the spaces, described in the stories provided to them, based on their intuitions.
Fomento de la creatividad a través de mentorías. Un proyecto de Ciencia y Arte para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje
Authors: López Mariló , Lantarón Sagrario , Carnero Sandra
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo presenta un proyecto cuyo eje central es la realización de una competición educativa, adecuada para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de los estudiantes de diferentes etapas formativas, a través de un concurso que aúna la ciencia y el arte. El concurso Art & Science ha sido una actividad del Aula Taller Museo de las Matemáticas π-ensa de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) y de la comunidad SSERIES de la Alianza de Universidades Europeas EELISA, organizada conjuntamente con el Instituto Nacional de Física Nuclear (Italia) y el CERN en Ginebra, para promover la cultura científica entre los estudiantes combinando los lenguajes del arte y la ciencia, dos herramientas de conocimiento que se encuentran entre las más altas expresiones de la creatividad humana. El proyecto ha estado dirigido a estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato que han sido mentorizados por estudiantes universitarios de la Alianza EELISA. El objetivo principal ha sido la divulgación científica a través del arte. Se ha realizado entre los meses de diciembre de 2022 y abril de 2023. Este capítulo es una ampliación de la comunicación publicada en el Libro de Actas del Congreso CIVAE 2023.
eTwinning Projects in the Humanities: Personal and professional benefits for future teachers
Authors: Milković Ivana , Luzzini Marzia , Nieto Moreno de Diezmas Esther Luisa , Soldo Luciana
Published: November 2023

The use of eTwinning in initial teacher education (ITE) is intended to provide student teachers with opportunities that benefit them on a professional and personal level. These benefits for teachers and their students are confirmed by several studies in the European context. This chapter provides insights into student teachers’ opinions on the benefits reported by teachers involved in eTwinning projects. The study was conducted with student teachers from Italy, Spain and Croatia who participated in the international eTwinning project ITE: Educ@ting for sustainability, from universities to classes in the academic year 2002/2023. The results of the study confirm that student teachers have a positive opinion of eTwinning and are aware of both the personal and professional benefits of participating in an eTwinning project.
Desarrollo musical en la primera infancia: ¿pueden realmente los niños pequeños aprender música?
Authors: Frías Pérez Ana Isabel
Published: November 2023

Dado que nuestra capacidad de aprender nunca es más alta que en el momento del nacimiento, resulta esencial que los niños tengan en sus primeros meses de vida la oportunidad de adquirir un vocabulario rico de sonidos. La teoría del aprendizaje musical conocida como “Music Learning Theory” y desarrollada por el pedagogo E. Gordon, nos ofrece un marco de referencia muy interesante y en constante expansión para poder comprender mejor las fases por las que transitan los niños en su desarrollo musical desde el nacimiento. Esta teoría nos vuelve a reconectar con un aspecto esencial: la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la música como un lenguaje auditivo, alejada de una experiencia meramente intelectual y conceptual y fundamentada en la musicalidad, experimentación, percepción, absorción y asimilación corporal de la música. Partiendo del símil de cómo aprenden los niños el lenguaje, indagaremos en esta primera fase del desarrollo musical (0-3 años) proporcionando también algunas ideas de cómo acompañarlo y estimularlo.
Speaking, Writing, and Thinking: linguistic relativity and research
Authors: Biggs Michael A.R.
Published: November 2023

We note that our writing systems suffer from the same problem of linguistic relativity as our spoken languages, i.e., that our first language influences how we think. This is known inaccurately as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis or Whorfianism, which seems to make paradoxical any original thinking or paradigm shifts. We compare this problem to Wittgenstein’s concept of aspect-blindness. Our review shows that Boas, Sapir, Whorf, and Wittgenstein all claimed that language guides our habits of thought, but equally, all rejected the strong version of linguistic relativity called linguistic determinism. Using examples from Wittgenstein’s notational praxis, we argue this apparent paradox of originality can be addressed by objectifying our metaphors using non-conventional notations and images, thereby revealing them, and allowing us to break out of our conceptual habits and aspect-blindness. The outcome is a sketch theory of notation that addresses the problem of linguistic relativity for research and original thinking.
La alquimia del gesto háptico-poíētico y la imaginación en la expresión artística humana
Authors: Riera i Vicent Imm
Published: November 2023

En toda manifestación artística humana, el gesto deviene la excelsa entidad a través de la cual, mediante un intercambio dialéctico entre la exterioridad cosmológica y la interioridad del sujeto -eso por lo que el Ser se auto-reconoce a sí mismo y se reconoce además reflejado en la alteridad-, el individuo expresa y materializa sus sensaciones y pensamientos haciendo gala de su fusión en la poderosa imaginación creadora. La sincronía entre este impulso gestual y la facultad única de la imaginación, encuentran en lo háptico y la poíēsis los atributos esenciales que propician la alquimia. Este artículo tratará de poner en relieve los valores de estas ideas así como de remarcar la importancia de su consciencia, práctica y transmisión. La humanidad vive inmersa en una vorágine técnica ineludible que amenaza con alejarla cada vez más de sus gestos más esenciales, aquellos donde la imaginación háptico-poíētica se despliega en toda su magnificencia para producir auténticas expresiones artísticas, las que fundan su originalidad en las profundidades sensibles del Ser
Understanding and Addressing Youth Mental Health: Challenges and Strategies
Authors:   Disability Rehabilitation Professional, Educationist, and Activist, New Delhi., Yadav Mudita
Published: November 2023

The tumultuous phases of adolescence and early adulthood, marked by a whirlwind of physiological, emotional, and psychological changes, form the foundation of an individual’s identity and resilience. This research paper unfolds an intricate narrative—a deep exploration of the multifaceted realm of youth mental health. The weight of academic expectations, the ebb and flow of peer dynamics, the intricate tapestry of familial relationships, and the ever-present societal benchmarks all contribute to the complex matrix of factors that either nourish or erode youth mental health. The urgency of unraveling this complexity stems from an ethical imperative and a pragmatic realization—the mental well-being of our youth not only shapes individual destinies but also reverberates through the very fabric of our society. We confront not only the challenges but also the barriers that obstruct young individuals from seeking assistance. The stubbornness of stigma erects barriers that hinder vulnerable youth from accessing the support they deserve. Limited awareness of available resources and concerns about confidentiality compound these obstacles, creating a chasm between struggling youth and the avenues of aid. These barriers compel us to devise strategies that erode stigma, propagate awareness, and build bridges towards confidential and accessible mental health support.
Factors Influencing EMTCT Service Utilization by HIV-Positive Pregnant Women at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Rukungiri District, Western Uganda
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University, Western  Campus Uganda, Francis Mujurizi
Published: November 2023

This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and health-related factors affecting the utilization of Early Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) services among HIV/AIDS pregnant women at Karoli Lwangi Hospital in Rukungiri district. Data was collected from 97 pregnant mothers with HIV/AIDS through questionnaires. The findings revealed that most participants had a good understanding of HIV transmission routes, particularly from mother to child during pregnancy, labor, and breastfeeding. The majority were aware that antiretroviral therapy (ARV) could prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) but disagreed that using condoms could prevent it. The study also showed a high willingness to separate from spouses if they tested positive for HIV and strong support for HIV-infected mothers delivering with skilled health workers. However, a significant barrier to the utilization of EMTCT services was the unaffordability of healthcare costs. This suggests that despite positive attitudes and knowledge, financial constraints remain a critical hindrance to EMTCT service utilization. Keywords: EMTCT, Pregnant women, HIV/AIDS, Healthcare, Health worker.
Impact of Urban Planning on Household Poverty Reduction in Uganda: A Review
Authors:   Department of Public Administration and Development Studies, Kampala International  University, Uganda, Grace  Lubaale , Val Hyginus Udoka Eze Muhwezi Amosi Kahara , Edaku Charles , Asaba Richard Bagonza
Published: November 2023

The study analyzed the impact of urban planning on reducing household poverty in Uganda. It found that both negative and positive factors significantly influence household poverty. The study also identified five key factors that contribute to household poverty: social services, research and development, employment, and investment. The findings suggest that urban planners should align their policies with government policies when allocating resources to reduce poverty caused by unplanned urbanization. The study recommends that urban planners work to improve the quality of life for households in Uganda. Keywords: Household poverty, urban population growth, urban planning, Urban Sprawl, Government intervention
Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Students in Iganga High School Iganga District -Eastern Uganda
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., Joet Kasango
Published: November 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to two billion people in the world have been infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV); about 350 million people live with chronic HBV infection, and about 600,000 people die from HBV- related liver disease or HCV each year. The Infection is highly endemic in Uganda with a national prevalence estimate of 10%. To the best of my knowledge, there is no data regarding the knowledge, attitude, and influence of socio-economic status on hepatitis B infection in secondary school settings in Uganda. This study aimed at assessing HBV infection knowledge, HBV vaccination attitude, and the influence of socioeconomic status on HBV vaccination among students of Iganga high school Iganga District Eastern Uganda. This study used a cross-sectional design that recruited a total of 247 secondary school students from Iganga High School randomly. The main method that was employed in selecting a sample from the population was a simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires were the main tools used for data collection and collected data was analyzed using STATA software version 14.0. Logistic regression analysis was carried out to determine the socioeconomic factors influencing the immunization status of Iganga High school students. The mean age of the study participants was 15.9 years with a standard deviation of 2.3 years from the mean. The minimum age was 12 years whereas the maximum age was 25 years. The mean knowledge score was 5.2 with a standard deviation of 2.4 from the mean, the majority of the study participants 70.04% (173/247) had a low level of knowledge on HBV infection and 29.96% (74/247) had a high level of knowledge. The majority of the study participants 68.98% (169/245) had an unfavorable attitude towards HBV vaccination meanwhile 31.02% (76/245) had a favorable attitude. The age group of 12–14 years versus the age group of 15–17 years (cOR3.07, 95%CI 1.67 – 5.62, P<0.001). Having an extra job (cOR2.81, 95%CI 1.06 – 7.45, P=0.037) and having heard about HBV (cOR2.04, 95%CI 1.07 – 3.90, P=0.029) were the socio-economic factors influencing the hepatitis B vaccination status of study participants. There was a low level of knowledge of Hepatitis B infection and an unfavorable attitude towards Hepatitis B vaccination among students of Iganga High School. The study indicates that the age of the students; having an extra job and hearing about HBV were the socio-economic factors influencing HBV vaccination among students in Iganga high school. Keywords: HBV infection, Liver disease, HBV vaccination, Students, Immunization status.
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Ante-Partum Hemorrhage among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Jinja City.
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University Western Campus  Uganda., John Paul Edeket
Published: November 2023

This study was carried out at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital to determine the Prevalence and associated risk factors of antepartum haemorrhage among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. The researcher used simple random sampling to select her Mothers to participate in the study. The mothers that participated in this study were 15 years and above and had genuine and mature answers according to the Researcher's view of the study. The questionnaires were constructed to obtain information on the prevalence and associated risk factors of antepartum haemorrhage among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. The researcher analyzed the quantitative data that was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. It was expressed in terms of frequencies and percentages, which helped the researcher to show the distribution of respondents on each of the independent and dependent variables. The majority of the mothers were of the age group (26-30) years accounting for 33.3%, and the least were both (30-35) years and above 35 years accounting for 18.8%. 91.7% of the respondents were married, 4.2% were divorced and 2.1% were widows. The majority were peasants accounting for 41.7%, followed by employed ones at 31.2%, unemployed were 25.0% and lastly unspecified at 2.1%. These respondents were majorly of college/tertiary level of education accounting for 37.5%, followed by uneducated at 25.0%, secondary level at 22.9%, primary level were 10.9% and lastly post-graduate level at 2.1%. The majority of the respondents were not having PV bleeding which is 79.1% and those with PV bleeding were only 18.8% of the respondents. For those with PV bleeding it mainly lasted for 1 day with 6.2% of the respondents. It has found that APH was common in mothers in the age group of (20-30) years and factors which increased APH among women that participated in the study included the following factors smoking or chewing tobacco, number of deliverance, history of operations on the uterus, time interval to get another pregnancy, history of trauma. This made these major risk factors of APH. There the research recommended the government, sub-county, district and health workers to educate mothers on the risk factors of APH especially those above. Keywords: Antepartum haemorrhage, Pregnant women, Antenatal clinic, PV bleeding, Mothers.
Comparative Evaluation of Sweet Potato and Peas Starches as Disintegrants in the Foundation of Paracetamol Tablets
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology Kampala International University  Western Campus Uganda, Immaculate Ssemakula
Published: November 2023

Starch is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical dosage forms such as binder, diluent, disintegrant, absorbent, glidant and sweetener. Starch also has industrial applications as a viscosifier, defoaming and emulsifying agent. However, most of the starch used for these purposes is corn starch and is obtained by importation into Uganda from other countries, which results in a lot of money being utilized in importation of the corn starch which affects the cost of the final products formulated from this starch. The purpose of this research was to determine the disintegrant properties of sweet potato and pea starches in paracetamol tablets. Sweet potatoes and peas are grown locally, hence can be used as alternative sources of starch to corn starch so that the costs of production for pharmaceutical products that require starch can be reduced. In this study, I extracted starch from peas and sweet potatoes in the laboratory and then used it as a disintegrant to formulate paracetamol tablets using the wet granulation method. From the results obtained, starch powders extracted from both peas and sweet potatoes passed the tests that make them suitable for use for pharmaceutical purposes, and the paracetamol tablets formulated using the two starches as disintegrants had the desired disintegration time. However, the results indicated that peas starch had better disintegrant properties than sweet potato starch when used as disintegrants in the formulation of paracetamol tablets. All the paracetamol tablets disintegrated before 15 minutes as recommended by the Bp specification of disintegration time of less or equal to 15 minutes for uncoated tablets. The paracetamol tablets formulated using starch from peas and sweet potatoes disintegrated within 9 minutes and 10 minutes respectively. Keywords: Disintegrant properties, Sweet potato and pea starches, Pharmaceutical products, Paracetamol tablets, Corn starch.
Andrea Voßhoff, Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Gedöns
Authors: Semsrott Arne
Published: November 2023

Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz ist seit vielen Jahren gleichzeitig Beauftragte für Informationsfreiheit. Inzwischen zeigt sich: Die Doppelfunktion könnte ein Grund dafür sein, dass es in dem Bereich nicht vorangeht.
Pokémon-Go-Entwickler abgemahnt, Unmut gegen Verlegerbeteiligung, Spotify im Dilemma
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) hat die Entwickler von Pokémon Go abgemahnt. Nach Auffassung des Verbands verstoße das das kalifornische Unternehmen Niantic mit seinem Spiel gegen deutsche Verbraucherrechts- und Datenschutzstandards, weshalb der VZBV  15 Klauseln aus den Nutzungs- und Datenschutzbestimmungen  abgemahnt habe.
Facebook und Youtube erproben Extremismus-Filter, interplanetarisches Dateisystem, Wasserzeichen in E-Books
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Plattformen wie  Facebook  und  Youtube  experimentieren laut einem Reuters-Bericht damit, als  extremistisch  klassifizierte Inhalte automatisiert zu erkennen und zu sperren. Während die Firmen den Einsatz nicht bestätigen wollten, beruft sich Reuters auf Aussagen von Technikexperten.
Sind die Autoren so reich, dass sie ihr Geld verschenken können?
Authors: Michal Wolfgang
Published: November 2023

Am kommenden Samstag treffen sich die Mitglieder der Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort im Münchner Hofbräukeller. Es geht um die Rückzahlung der Gelder, die laut Bundesgerichtshof zu Unrecht an die Verlage ausgeschüttet wurden. Die Führung der VG Wort möchte, dass die Autoren zugunsten der Verleger auf das Geld verzichten.