bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimizing Implementation: Elucidating the Role of Behavior Change Techniques and Corresponding Strategies on Determinants and Implementation Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Dubbeldeman Eveline M , Crone Mathilde R , Jong Jessica C Kiefte-de , Kleij Rianne MJJ van der
Published: March 2024

Method
We performed a cross-sectional study among practitioners and management professionals working in youth (health)care organizations. Using questionnaires, we obtained data regarding the presence and perceived value of BCT-strategy combinations and the association between BCT-strategy combinations and determinants and ultimately, implementation performance. Chi-squared tests and multivariate regression analyses were performed to determine whether determinants and implementation performance were influenced by specific BCT-strategy combinations.
Results
Data from 104 practitioners and 34 management professionals were used for analyses. Most of the management professionals stated that the BCT-strategy combinations (could) positively affect(ed) their implementation performance. Results on practitioners’ level showed that half of the implementation hypotheses could be confirmed. Practitioners who reported an absence of BCT-strategy combinations were skeptical regarding their potential influence on determinants and implementation performance.
Conclusion
Several BCT-strategy combinations were found to improve or have the potential to improve the implementation performance of both practitioners and management professionals. When developing and evaluating implementation efforts, we recommend clearly describing the goal of the implementation effort and using frameworks that include a description of both the BCTs that will elicit behavior change, the strategy to achieve this, as well as the mechanisms that drive the observed changes in behavior or outcomes. Understanding the interconnected process between BCTs and strategies, and how they influence determinants, is important for designing targeted and evidence-based behavior change interventions. This understanding is key to optimizing resource allocation and ultimately contributing to the overall success of implementation efforts in youth care.
Decoding molecular interactions: unraveling the crosstalk between the Wnt pathway and key Signaling networks by miRNA in colorectal cancer progression
Authors: Pasdar Alireza , Rahmani Farzad , Amerizadeh Forouzan
Published: March 2024

Background
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is intricately influenced by dysregulated microRNAs (miRNAs) targeting the Wnt signaling pathway, a phenomenon pivotal in CRC initiation and progression. The exploration of miRNA-Wnt interactions holds promise for innovative therapeutic strategies in CRC treatment.
Methods
a comprehensive list of genes influenced by dysregulated miRNAs targeting the Wnt pathway was compiled. High-scoring genes from the miRDB database underwent further analysis. Protein-protein interaction networks were constructed using Cytoscape and StringApp 2.0, with hub proteins identified through MCC, MNC, DMNC, and Degree algorithms. Gene ontology, KEGG enrichment analysis, CytoCluster, and promoter motif analysis were employed to characterize gene functions, associations, dysregulated clusters, and regulatory elements.
Results
Protein-protein interaction networks unveiled 15 central hub proteins, including IGF1, TNF, FGF2, associated with colorectal cancer pathogenesis. Gene ontology and KEGG analysis revealed their involvement in critical biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions. CytoCluster analysis identified dysregulated miRNA-targeted gene clusters linked to cancer-related pathways. Promoter motif analysis provided insights into regulatory elements governing hub protein expression.
Conclusion
The identified hub proteins, enriched in cancer-related pathways, offer potential therapeutic targets. These findings pave the way for future research, enhancing our ability to develop targeted interventions for improved outcomes in CRC treatment.
The Early and Late Universe in the Modified Einstein-Maxwell-Gauss-Bonnet Model
Authors: Tsyba Pyotr , Rakhatov Dauren , Razina Olga
Published: March 2024

This work investigates the Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet model with scalar and electromagnetic fields. The created model was reconstructed using a hybrid scale factor. The initial viability analysis of the model confirmed the compliance of the solutions with modern cosmological data. The equation of state parameter $\omega$, corresponds to the case of an accelerated expanding universe. In addition, an alternative approach utilizing $Om(z)$ diagnostics has been implemented. The values of the scalar field and its potential obtained during the solution correspond to the cases of "slow-roll" and chaotic inflation. The values of the slow-roll parameters, based on the coupling function $\xi(\phi)$ are obtained. Parameters correspond to the condition of the beginning of inflation. Based on the slow-roll parameters, the values of the spectral indices $n_S$, $n_T$, and the tensor-to-scalar ratio $r$ are obtained. The propagation speed of the acoustic ($c_A$) and tensor ($c_T$) perturbations have been determined. Subsequently, an examination of the post-inflationary phase in the universe's evolution was conducted. This analysis was predicated on the utilization of energy conditions. Furthermore, an extensive evaluation involving cosmographic parameters and statefinders diagnostics was executed. The application of the described methods has shown that the model is stable, viable, and can be used to study the early and late stages of the universe's evolution.
Contraceptive continuation among women of reproductive age utilising city of Cape Town family planning services
Authors: Naidoo Carron , Harries Jane , Zweigenthal Virginia
Published: March 2024

Background
There is a need to provide comprehensive contraceptive services that are consistent and address the requirements of women who are at risk of unintended pregnancy. This study describes characteristics of contraceptive users accessing family planning services and their contraceptive method usage patterns, focusing on continuation, at public clinics in Cape Town, South Africa.
Methods
The study reviewed the 2017 routinely collected data on contraceptive users (n = 217 274), aged 15–49 years accessing services across 102 public clinics. We calculated all method continuation and method-specific continuation for all hormonal contraceptive methods, using novel measures of ascertaining contraceptive continuation suited to routine data. Multi-variate analysis was used to examine the relationship between sociodemographic and health characteristics with contraceptive continuation with p-values < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Results
Of the 217 274 women, 95.6% used short acting methods (68.2% injectables, 9.1% oral pills, 18.2% male and female condoms), while < 5% used long-acting reversible methods (implant 3.9%, intrauterine device 0.4%). The all-method method continuation proportion was 39.5%. Among specific methods, norethisterone enanthate injectable had the lowest continuation proportion at 8%, followed by the oral pill at 11%. These two methods are the most favoured contraceptive options among younger women aged 15–24). Contraceptive continuation was associated with dual method use (OR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.74–1.84), older age (25–49) (OR: 1.16; 95% CI: 1.13–1.18) and had reduced odds if a user was on treatment for TB (OR: 0.64; 0.57–0.73).
Conclusions
Both method-specific and all-method contraceptive continuation were low, which indicates high rates of contraceptive method discontinuation without women switching their method. This may point to issues requiring attention at health provider, health system and contraceptive user levels. Expanding patient-centred counselling and education, ongoing in-service education of health providers, and inventory monitoring systems to address issues such as stockouts are needed.
Bioinformatics analysis of actin interactome: Characterization of the nuclear and cytoplasmic actin-binding proteins
Authors: Mokin Yakov I. , Povarova Olga I. , Antifeeva Iuliia A. , Artemov Alexey V. , Uversky Vladimir N. , Turoverov Konstantin K. , Kuznetsova Irina M. , Fonin Alexander V.
Published: March 2024

Actin is present in the cytoplasm and nucleus of every eukaryotic cell. In the cytoplasm, framework and motor functions of actin are associated with its ability to polymerize to form F-actin. In the nucleus, globular actin plays a significant functional role. For a globular protein, actin has a uniquely large number of proteins with which it interacts. Bioinformatics analysis of the actin interactome showed that only a part of actin-binding proteins are both cytoplasmic and nuclear. There are proteins that interact only with cytoplasmic, or only with nuclear actin. The first pool includes proteins associated with the formation, regulation, and functioning of the actin cytoskeleton predominate, while nuclear actin-binding proteins are involved in the majority of key nuclear processes, from regulation of transcription to DNA damage response. Bioinformatics analysis of the structure of actin-binding proteins showed that these are mainly intrinsically disordered proteins, many of which are part of membrane-less organelles. Interestingly, although the number of actin-binding proteins in the nucleus is greater than in the cytoplasm, the drivers for the formation of the membrane-less organelles in the cytoplasm are significantly (four times) greater than in the nucleus.
Artificial arachnoid granulation: sub-mmduckbill valve for hydrocephalus treatment
Authors: Jung Yuna , Gulick Daniel , Christen Jennifer Blain
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Hydrocephalus is characterized by the accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cranium due to an imbalance between production and absorption of CSF. The standard treatment involves the implantation of a shunt to divert excess CSF into the peritoneal cavity, but these shunts exhibit high failure rates over time. In pursuit of improved reliability and performance, this study proposes a miniaturized valve designed to mimic the natural one-way valve function of the arachnoid granulations and thereby replace the shunts.
Methods: A benchtop testing setup was employed to characterize the behavior of the fabricated valve. Additionally, an animal study was conducted to assess the valve's in vivo: performance. This involved the injection of saline into the lateral ventricle to elevate intracranial pressure (ICP), followed by the drainage of the saline through the valve inserted into the cisterna magna (CM) to reduce pressure.
Results: Our prototype features a silicone duckbill valve design combined with a silicone tube as an inlet. Through benchtop testing, the valve exhibited unidirectional flow with negligible reverse leakage, revealing that critical parameters such as the width of the fluid channel (W) and bill length (L) could be controlled to optimize valve performance. Notably, the valve configuration with W = 0.8 mm and L $<$0.5 mm achieved the lowest cracking pressure (2.22 $\pm$ 0.07 mmHg) and outflow resistance (22.00 $\pm$ 0.70 mmHg/mL/min) within the low cracking pressure range of conventional shunts. Our observations demonstrated that when the valve was closed, pressure differences from baseline to peak exceeded 20 mmHg due to the absence of drainage, resulting in sustained pressure elevation. Conversely, upon opening the valve by removing the clamp, pressure differences from baseline to peak remained below 5 mmHg, indicating effective drainage of injected saline through the valve.
Conclusion: These promising results highlight the potential of the miniaturized duckbill valve as an alternative for ICP management in hydrocephalus, offering improved control and reliability compared to conventional shunting systems. Further research is required to evaluate the valve’s performance as a chronic implant.
Journal of Tropical Forest Science - a Seminal Publication Benefits Forest Researcher Worldwide as Demonstrated by Bibliometric Analysis (2001 to 2023)
Authors: GOKUL S , C.Swaminathan  , P.Kathirvelan  , Kannan Pandian
Published: March 2024

Bibliometric analysis stands as a valuable means of assessing the impact and significance of scientific journals. This study delves into a bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Tropical Forest Science, utilizing data from the Scopus database within the timeframe of 2001 to 2023. Over a three-month period (August – October 2023), we employed the R software and the "bibliometrix" package to scrutinize publication trends, authorship patterns, citation trends, and collaboration networks within the journal's literature. Our analysis yielded noteworthy findings, such as the presence of 33 single-authored articles, indicating a substantial number of single-authored contributions. The year 2012 demonstrated the highest average citations per year, underscoring its impact in the scholarly community. Additionally, the United States claimed the top position in production over time, reaching 267 documents in 2023. Regarding research topics, "priority journal" held the highest frequency in 2007, suggesting its significance in the journal's literature. The globally most cited document was "Science" authored by Bonan GB in 2008, amassing a remarkable 3,981 citations. The United States emerged as the most often cited country overall, with a sum of 17,034 citations. In essence, this bibliometric analysis furnishes researchers and stakeholders with a comprehensive grasp of the impact and influence of the Journal of Tropical Forest Science, serving as a valuable resource for guiding future research endeavors and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in this significant field.
ROS-based Multi-sensor Integrated Localization System for Cost-effective and Accurate Indoor Navigation System
Authors: Irwansyah Achmad S. , Heryadi Budi , Dewi Dyah K. , Saputra Roni P. , Abidin Zainal
Published: March 2024

Accurate localization is essential for enabling intelligent autonomous navigation in indoor environments. While Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) provide efficient outdoor solutions, applications in indoor environments require alternative approaches in order to determine vehicle's global position. This study investigates a ROS-based multi-sensor integrated localization system utilizing wheel odometry, inertial measurement unit (IMU), and 2D Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for cost-effective and accurate indoor autonomous vehicle (AV) navigation. The paper analyzes the limitations of wheel odometry and IMU, highlighting their susceptibility to errors. To address these limitations, the proposed system leverages LiDAR SLAM for real-time map generation and pose correction. The Karto SLAM package from robot operating system (ROS) is chosen due to its superior performance in previous research. Furthermore, the paper presents a low-cost prototype utilizing Raspberry Pi and Arduino Mega as the main controllers, demonstrating the feasibility of achieving accurate indoor localization with readily available hardware. This research contributes to the development of practical and cost-effective indoor navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles in wide range applications.
Advanced Ransomware Detection: Unveiling Anti-Analysis Tactics through Enhanced Temporal Data Correlation
Authors: Aftab Muhammad Arslan , Shafi Qaisar
Published: March 2024

Ransomware continues to pose a persistent threat to computer systems, leading to substantial data breaches and financial losses. Detecting advanced ransomware attacks that employ anti-analysis techniques presents a significant challenge for existing technologies, leaving systems vulnerable. In response to this critical cybersecurity gap, this research endeavors to enhance ransomware detection by effectively countering anti-analysis measures. Acknowledging the limitations of current methods, particularly in the context of dynamic and polymorphic malware, this study directs its focus towards the crucial pre-encryption phase of ransomware attacks. Herein lies the novel contribution of our approach: leveraging enhanced temporal data correlation to identify ransomware before encryption by meticulously analyzing timestamps and detecting advanced analysis evasion techniques such as API hooking and dynamic code variations. Using a range of conventional machine learning classifiers including K Nearest Neighbor, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, SVM, and Decision Tree, we evaluate the efficacy of enriched features for early detection. Our results demonstrate superior performance, notably achieving a remarkable accuracy of 0.98 with the SVM classifier. Evaluation metrics such as recall, precision, and F1 score corroborate the effectiveness of our methodology in detecting anti-analysis ransomware. This research underscores the paramount importance of dynamic analysis in enhancing accuracy and resilience, particularly in the face of evolving ransomware strains. It highlights the necessity for ongoing research to refine feature extraction techniques and explore advanced machine-learning strategies. By addressing a critical component of cybersecurity challenges, our methodology represents a significant step towards the early detection of anti-analysis ransomware in today’s dynamic threat landscape.
Tumour budding is a useful predictor to identify high-risk stage II colon cancer patients after curative surgery
Authors: Zengin Mehmet
Published: March 2024

Aim
Although it is now accepted in the literature that tumour budding (BD) is a useful survival indicator in colon cancer (CC), there are still uncertainties about daily use. Here we methodologically examined the role of BD on survival in CC.
Methods
In our study, we analyzed CC patients operated on between 2005 and 2012. BD was calculated separately using different comprehensive methodological methods.
Results
We first investigated an optimal evaluation method. The relationship with prognostic factors was better (lymphatic invasion [p = 0.001], advanced PT [p = 0.003], perineural invasion [p = 0.040], MSS [p = 0.016], advanced size [p = 0.001], tumour perforation [p = 0.005], and margin involvement [p = 0.043]) in Method-1 (invasive margin focus & hot-spot area & deeply invasive block). Similarly, with the same method, the success of the cut-off value, the correlation of BD data (r = 0.724), and the repeatability of the method (Κappa = 0.53 − 0.75) were quite good (ROC = 0.816 [0.707–0.925]). Then, survival analysis was performed using the best three methods, including this method. In univariate analysis using Method-1, survival analyses were worse in high BD patients (RFS: 81%, p < 0.001; OS: 84%, p < 0.001). Multivariate analyses using the same method confirmed that high BD for RFS and OS was an independent poor prognostic parameter for survival (p = 0.002, Hazard ratio [HR]: 1.42 [1.13–1.80]) and OS (p = 0.014, HR: 1.38 [1.07–1.79]).
Conclusions
With our study, we showed that BD calculated by the standard method is a very valuable prognostic parameter in stage II CC and can contribute to the detection of patients with poor prognosis in stage II CC.
Visuomotor Control of Stepping over Obstacles Improves in Early Alzheimer’s Disease after Lecanemab Treatment: A Single Subject Case Series
Authors: Brandmeir Cheryl L , Herrick Emily , Bahdasariants Serhii , Yakovenko Sergiy
Published: March 2024

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), an incurable, progressive neurological disease, is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. While traditionally recognized for cognitive impairments, the emergence of gait disturbances presents a pivotal aspect of disease advancement, necessitating consideration of associated sensorimotor dysfunction. AD affects cortical visuomotor transformations, evidenced by diminished cortical thickness and altered reaction times in reaching tasks. Furthermore, eye-tracking studies have identified cognitive interference during visuomotor tasks, manifesting as increased saccadic movements and prolonged fixations, likely attributable to heightened cognitive demands. Although these findings support AD’s effects on the visuomotor transformation in locomotion, its diagnostic and assessment potential remains unexplored. Moreover, the recent use of monoclonal antibody therapies targeting β-amyloid show cognitive improvements, yet their efficacy in improving motor-related functional outcomes remains largely unexplored.
Case Presentation: In this case study, we present a 75-year-old female diagnosed with early AD treated with Lecanemab. We explore gait changes pre- and post-Lecanemab infusions over 9-months. Before treatment, the patient scored 23/30 on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and 25/30 on the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). Visuomotor processing was assessed using treadmill locomotion with and without obstacles of different sizes. Response time was measured as the period between the obstacle presentation and the initiation of stepping over that obstacle at preferred walking speed maintained across sessions. Additionally, we assessed for potential disruption of embedded limb representation in planning pathways through psychometric testing of limb speed perception. Measurements were repeated every 3-months for 9-months. At 9-months, the patient scored a 29/30 on the MMSE and a 30/30 on the FGA. During advanced gait assessment, she cleared obstacles, with an overall RT of 1.50 ± .39s. Limb speed perception accuracy remained stable.
Conclusion: Our patient demonstrated disrupted visuomotor processing and execution functions during the treadmill obstacle avoidance task. Treatment potentially reversed this early functional metric and helped maintain it throughout the treatment period. At the 6-month mark, the participant showed no difference from her neurotypical cohort, with results enduring at 9-months. Psychometric testing indicated stable limb speed perception accuracy over the 9-month period, suggesting no disruption in the representation of limb dynamics.
Risk and Protective Factors for Female Cancer Breast in Al Dakahleya, Egypt
Authors: Soliman Amir , Attef Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. There were more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020, in Egypt, it constitutes 33% of female cancer cases and more than 22,000 new cases diagnosed each year
Objectives: To assess possible risk and protective factors of female cancer breast in Al Dakahleya governorate.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted in Al Dakahleya Governorate included 200 cases and 200 controls, in a period of 7 months from Nov. 22 to May 23
Results: The study suggested some risk factors for cancer breast as advanced age, unemployment, obesity (BMI more than 30 Kg/m2), unhealthy diets (diets high in polyunsaturated fat), dense breast, and history of at least 5 years contraceptive pills or any other hormonic drugs (therapy) intake, and protective factors as ideal body weight and increasing number of pregnancies.
Conclusion: Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. This an unmatched hospital based case-control study was conducted in Al Dakahleya Governorate to assess possible risk and protective factors of cancer breast, included 200 cases an 200 controls, in a period of 7 months from Nov. 22 to May 23, the study suggested some risk factors as advanced age, unemployment, obesity (BMI more than 30 Kg/m2), unhealthy diets (diets high in polyunsaturated fat), dense breast, and at least 5 years history of contraceptive pills or any other hormonic drugs (therapy) intake, and protective factors as ideal body weight and increasing number of pregnancies.
Elucidating drivers of repurchase intention in the e-marketplace through the lens of online trust-building mechanisms
Authors: Wen Brandon , Kurniasari Florentina , Dwi Lestari Elissa
Published: March 2024

Indonesia has low e-commerce transactions despite high internet usage. This study examines the e-repurchase intention on Lazada Indonesia, an e-marketplace with declining traffic and sales. This study uses the perceived usefulness of institutional-based mechanisms, the perceived usefulness of seller-based mechanisms, and the perceived usefulness of experience-based mechanisms to examine how trust in the e-market and e-seller affect repurchase intention. This quantitative study includes 231 Lazada Indonesia customers from the past three months (the survey was conducted in January 2023). The data were statistically analyzed with partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). 43.72% of the respondents shop one to three times a month, 42.42% – more than three times per month, and 13.85 – less than once per month. Trust in the e-marketplace increased when participants believed institutional-based processes were beneficial (with a beta value of 0.272 and a P value of 0.000) and seller-based mechanisms were valuable (with a beta value of 0.509 and a P value of 0.000). In terms of trust in the e-seller, only the perceived usefulness of seller-based mechanisms has a significant effect (with a beta value of 0.567 and a P value of 0.000), while the perceived usefulness of experience-based mechanisms has no effect. This study has also shown that e-seller trust significantly affects repurchase intention. Finally, with a beta value of -0.055 and a P value of 0.046, e-marketplace trust negatively moderates the relationship between e-seller trust and repurchase intention. Thus, e-marketplace trust can replace e-seller trust in customer repurchase intentions.
AcknowledgmentThis study is conducted with the support of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara.
A escolarização na Penitenciária Modulada Estadual de Ijuí (RS): processos de subjetivação
Authors: Belinaso Anelise Maria , Schwengber Maria Simone Vione
Published: March 2024

O acesso e a permanência da escolarização compreendemos como fundamentais para a formação dos sujeitos na sociedade contemporânea. Quando, entretanto, a família e/ou rede primária de socialização não possuem capital cultural e econômico, tampouco oferecem a devida atenção à escolarização dos filhos, e ainda quando a escola regular exclui, a rua, ou melhor, um conjunto de abandonos, acabam, muitas vezes, produzindo as primeiras ligações com o mundo do crime. Neste artigo discutiremos os processos de subjetivação a partir da experiência da escolarização oferecida pelo NEEJA, na Penitenciária Modulada Estadual de Ijuí (RS), às pessoas em situação de privação de liberdade. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida a partir das narrativas de vida de três sujeitos em processo de escolarização na citada Penitenciária. Nosso movimento de análise mostra que a escolarização na escola prisional contribui para a construção da subjetividade de sujeitos como capazes de aprender, de compreender o mundo dos conhecimentos e dos saberes científicos, e ainda produz uma certa minimização da experiência de exclusão e de discriminação social sofrida na escola regular, uma ressignificação das experiências escolares anteriores às da penitenciária. Contribui, também, para a humanização e a formação desses sujeitos na perspectiva da inclusão do detento, e por último propõe uma integração social, de emprego, de laços sociais, de relacionamentos e de reconhecimento de dignidades como indivíduos capazes de aprendizagens.
Palavras-chave: educação prisional; escolarização; processos de subjetivação; sistema prisional
Documentar na educação infantil: um olhar sobre um percurso formativo com professoras na creche
Authors: Mendes Marcia Regina , Pandini-Simiano Luciane , Da Rocha Luciano Dault
Published: March 2024

O presente texto tematiza o gesto de documentar na Educação Infantil. A pesquisa, desenvolvida em uma perspectiva qualitativa, foi realizada no âmbito do Mestrado em Educação em Santa Catarina. Teve como sujeitos uma diretora e quatro professoras que atuam na Educação Infantil na mesma região e que participaram de uma experiência formativa realizada a partir de um curso de extensão tecido pela análise do gesto de documentar na creche. A observação participante, registros escritos, fotográficos, audiovisuais e, sobretudo, o estar junto com as professoras foram os instrumentos de pesquisa. Como resultados, identifica-se nas documentações pedagógicas construídas pelas professoras a concepção de criança como sujeito de direitos, criadora, potente, ativa no processo de construção histórica. Essa concepção possibilitou pensar outra forma de docência na creche, que compreende as crianças e suas infâncias não sob um ângulo de análise autocêntrico, mas partir da lógica infantil, que tem no brincar sua forma privilegiada de ser, estar e conhecer o mundo. No percurso formativo com as professoras observou-se que o compartilhamento das documentações construídas se constituiu uma experiência (trans)formadora, potencializando outras formas e racionalidades para pensar um percurso formativo com professores.
Women in Water
Authors: Davis Cheryl , De Cock Andrée , Ibrahimllari Arlinda , Odud Liudmyla , Radilova Siyka
Published: March 2024

In this book, women working in the water industry across the globe discuss their challenges and lessons learned in relation to opportunities and advancement, disrespectful behavior, self-confidence, age, work-life balance, and mentoring. Their voices provide useful guidance on how we can modify water industry practices to optimize everyone's contribution at a time when water supply, water quality, and climate change challenges mean that no-one's talent should be wasted.
Calidad del agua como factor determinante de la actividad turística en un destino costero. Análisis de la percepción de los principales involucrados
Authors: Vargas-Leira Freddy de Jesús , Navarro-Hernández Pedro Luis , Sossa-Álvarez Rubén Darío
Published: March 2024

Este trabajo presenta un análisis descriptivo que enfatiza en cómo los actores del turismo en Santa Marta (Colombia) perciben la calidad en la prestación del servicio de acueducto en este territorio, puntualizando en aquellas empresas turísticas relacionadas con el servicio de hospedaje y gastronomía. El método utilizado en este estudio tiene alcance descriptivo y enfoque mixto, con técnicas que consisten en la aplicación de encuestas a los actores involucrados, así como en el análisis de fuentes documentales recopiladas a través de procesos de revisión literaria. Los resultados y los principales aportes de este artículo señalan que la percepción de los turistas acerca de la calidad del agua en los establecimientos del destino es, en su mayoría, favorable, lo que contrasta con lo manifestado por los representantes de los establecimientos y de agremiaciones empresariales. Además, según los empresarios, las principales afectaciones por esta problemática están relacionadas con las dificultades para la comercialización y prestación de un servicio de calidad, así como con el deterioro de la infraestructura y de los activos de operación de su establecimiento.
Gobernanza territorial en la construcción de paz. Un panorama para la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Colombia)
Authors: Díaz Rocca Luz Helena
Published: March 2024

El libro presenta un análisis de los desafíos de la gobernanza territorial en la construcción de la paz en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta desde la acción colectiva de los actores relevantes en dos perspectivas: una panorámica o general en la aplicación de la planeación con enfoque territorial en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, y otra sectorial, desde el turismo en sitio localizado: el corregimiento de Minca (distrito de Santa Marta), un sector que presenta un sensible crecimiento luego del posconflicto. Al examinar la planificación con enfoque territorial se revelaron las dificultades de la gobernanza para lograr la coherencia en el uso de la tierra debido a la diversidad de visiones de los actores involucrados y de integrar de manera sostenible a las poblaciones asentadas en áreas protegidas. En el caso de estudio se observó que la paz ha generado un dividendo en el turismo, pero a falta de una gobernanza comunitaria y multinivel los beneficios económicos, sociales y ambientales son limitados.
Estágio profissional em turismo
Authors: Bittencourt Flora Thamiris Rodrigues , Silva Renan Ribeiro da , Zouain Deborah Moraes
Published: March 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo geral analisar as expectativas dos alunos dos cursos de Turismo das faculdades públicas do Rio de Janeiro sobre os estágios realizados, de modo a estabelecer uma relação entre o estágio e a formação superior em Turismo dos universitários. Foi feita uma pesquisa quantitativa, do tipo survey, com coleta de dados primários online com 113 graduandos de faculdades Estaduais e Federais, além dos Institutos Federais, de Turismo do estado do Rio de Janeiro que estavam fazendo estágio ou já haviam finalizado. O questionário foi disponibilizado de 21 de fevereiro a 31 de março de 2019. Para avaliação dos dados alcançados, após a coleta, foram realizadas análises exploratórias e descritivas. Os resultados mais relevantes foram: a principal motivação para realizar o estágio é adquirir aprendizado e qualificar-se profissionalmente e a prática de atividades extracurriculares contribui para o ingresso no estágio. Como requisito indispensável para a realização dessa atividade, destaca-se o perfil de ser dinâmico e proativo. Nesse ambiente de qualificação, é possível a interação com diversos profissionais, além disso, há a troca de conhecimentos e experiência, e ampliar a visão de mercado. Para futuros estudos, sugere-se que seja feita uma pesquisa com empresas para entender as expectativas delas em relação ao estagiário. Assim, propõe-se incluir a percepção dos gestores de Turismo sobre os profissionais que desejam em seus negócios, assim como quais tipos de capacidades e competências técnicas são mais relevantes atualmente. Sugere-se também que uma pesquisa seja feita com estagiários de Turismo de todo o Brasil, para que a temática possa ser analisada mais profundamente e possa ser difundida nas Instituições de Ensino Superior e organizações turísticas, além de proporcionar contribuições teóricas e sua aplicação no desenvolvimento prático do mercado de trabalho.
Turismo Pedagógico em Contexto de Patrimônio Natural e Cultural da Vila de Paranapiacaba em Santo André - SP
Authors: Frank Fabíola Bonaldo , Moreira Sueli Aparecida , Neiman Zysman
Published: March 2024

A Vila de Paranapiacaba, que se encontra no município de Santo André-SP, em meio a Serra do Mar e é uma área de mananciais e de Unidades de Conservação da Mata Atlântica. A construção da Vila guarda um Patrimônio Material e Imaterial decorrente do histórico de construção da ferrovia, com a forte influência da cultura Inglesa. Nesse contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a proposição de um roteiro de turismo de experiência, pedagógico e ou excursionista de 1 dia sob a perspectiva de modelos de cadeias produtivas sustentáveis. A proposta foi organizada em Estações de modo a facilitar a Educação Patrimonial e a Educação Ambiental no contexto da Vila de Paranapiacaba. O perfil de população atual da Vila é composto por descendentes das famílias ferroviárias que a ocupam desde sua fundação e por ocupações mais recentes de famílias em situação de vulnerabilidade social. Dentre as atividades de cadeias produtivas, constatou-se um forte potencial local para o Turismo Excursionista ou Pedagógico fundamentado no turismo de Experiência na natureza e no patrimônio e ou Turismo de 1 dia. O Turismo de Experiência pode ser desenvolvido em Estações como estratégia pedagógica de modo a facilitar a circulação de visitantes sem extrapolar a capacidade de carga do espaço arquitetônico preservado. O Turismo de Experiência, excursionista pedagógico de 1 dia pode atrair público de escolas da Capital nos dias da semana de modo a equilibrar a economia local e fomentar a conservação do patrimônio histórico-cultural.
Recursos e Atrativos Naturais na Região Turística Baixada Verde (RJ): Uma Análise Sobre o Município de Magé
Authors: Tavares Daiane Estacio da Silva , Pacheco Laissa
Published: March 2024

A Baixada Fluminense tem sido estigmatizada pelo seu histórico de descaso público, violência e insegurança. Desde o ano de 2017 os gestores públicos dos municípios da região em parceria com o Observatur Baixada Verde têm se reunido com a intenção de mudar a imagem da região e promover o seu desenvolvimento por meio do turismo. Um dos resultados dessa parceria foi a realização do inventário turístico do município de Magé, considerado uma das etapas do planejamento turístico. Diante dos dados levantados, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os recursos e atrativos naturais de Magé, pontuando as suas fragilidades e potencialidades. Como procedimentos metodológicos foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas e análises documentais, assim como técnicas de observação, visitações in loco para o mapeamento dos atrativos, marcação das coordenadas no GPS Essentials, aplicação de formulários (INVTUR-MTUR) e criação de um banco de imagens. Para análise dos dados e elaboração de um diagnóstico sobre Magé, foi construída uma Análise SWOT. Como resultados, as principais fragilidades identificadas foram a falta de sinalização turística dos elementos naturais, crimes ambientais nas Unidades de Conservação e ausência de fiscalização ambiental. Como potencialidades, a maioria dos atrativos apresentaram capacidade para o desenvolvimento do turismo nas seguintes segmentações turísticas: turismo de aventura, turismo pedagógico, ecoturismo e de lazer; além da possibilidade de criar circuitos incluindo os atrativos naturais e culturais, e roteiros integrados com os municípios circunvizinhos.
Letramento social e leitura do mundo: a palavra do profeta em “gentileza” de Marisa Monte
Authors: Lima Francisco Renato , Alves de Brito Ana Maria
Published: March 2024

Os domínios ideológicos da escrita ultrapassam as barreiras institucionais, uma vez que, em diferentes contextos e domínios, os sujeitos, alfabetizados ou não, lidam com o poder e a influência das práticas letradas em suas vidas. Nesse sentido, este estudo, seguindo as noções de ‘leitura de mundo’ e ‘letramentos sociais’, formuladas por Paulo Freire (2011) e Brian Street (1995), analisa a música “Gentileza”, de Marisa Monte, buscando identificar, em sua letra, as marcas ou discursos que evidenciam o letramento social, no modelo ideológico, e a capacidade de leitura de mundo da personagem principal retratada, o Profeta Gentileza. O estudo assume uma abordagem qualitativa, a partir de pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica, à luz de obras, como: Freire e Macedo (2013) e Street (2003a; 2003b; 2006; 2014) e demais autores, a saber: Bakhtin (2009; 2011), Boff (2012), Kleiman (1995), Marcuschi (2010), Tfouni (1988; 2006, 2010), entre outros. A análise da canção, partiu de uma abordagem interpretativa do gênero textual letra de música, constituindo assim, uma “análise de conteúdo”, conforme Penafria (2009). Esse cotejo analítico evidencia que, a leitura – do mundo e da palavra; e/ou vice-versa – ocorrem de modo cíclico: o Profeta Gentileza, leu e interpretou o mundo, sobretudo, a partir de uma visão cristã e ideológica, oralizando e grafando nas pilastras do Viaduto do Caju (RJ); já Marisa Monte, evoca musicalmente, a importância do seu trabalho e de sua trajetória como sujeito da palavra sentida, proferida e humanizadora, instauradas nos liames da cultura, das estruturas de poder e de domínio social.
Máscaras Gélédé como artefatos cultuarais: por uma educação antirracista
Authors: Santos da Silva Monteiro de Camargo Janete
Published: March 2024

As máscaras africanas representam a cultura de um povo, e seu significado varia conforme o contexto de criação e uso. Assim, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a temática das máscaras africanas Gélédé acerca de seu significado cultural e identitário, destacando a possibilidade de aplicabilidade da Lei nº 10.639/03 para promoção de uma educação antirracista. Procuramos responder aos questionamentos: ‘Quais significados culturais são produzidos pelas máscaras Gélédé? De que forma as máscaras Gélédé podem contribuir para a construção de identidades?’. Para tanto, utilizamos como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental exploratória, ancorada na corrente teórica dos Estudos Culturais (Hall, 2003; 2006; 2016). Concluímos que a temática máscaras africanas Gélédé é complexa e há poucas pesquisas sobre o tema.
Resenha do livro Sociedade do Cansaço de Byung-Chul Han
Authors: Oliveira Carla Mireli Cachoeira de , Silva Cecilia Nascimento da , Lima Gisele Viana , Quintela Guilherme Maia , Barreto Luis Claudio Correia , Leal Débora Leitão
Published: March 2024

HAN, Byung-Chul. Sociedade do cansaço. Vozes, Petrópolis: 2017
Exploration of Multicultural Student Education on Ethical Issues in an Australian Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum
Authors: Sheedy Angela Dawn
Published: March 2024

Background

Australian undergraduate nursing courses and their student profiles vary greatly, and so does the class’s cultural and racial diversity. Student nurses will bring their own cultural identity, values, and opinions with them to class, both online and face-to-face. For the educator, there are many deliberations around being culturally considerate with such diverse groups, particularly when ethically centered topics can make cultural considerations challenging. This can contest both the students’ and educators’ beliefs and customs and may cause personal discomfort in some form. The purpose here is to explore the discomfort and potential issues the educator may face in delivering and managing such education forums.

Methods

This project uses an autoethnography narrative methodology with the implementation and analysis of a reflective journal and incorporates theories inclusive of the Pedagogy of Discomfort, Theory of Deontology, and Critical Resistance Pathways.

Results

The resulting journal spanned 3 months of the educators’ reflections on cultural interactions across a multicultural public health class of 290 students and from interactions with health and academic peers. Analysis of the entries found indications that a person’s cultural norms tended to form the core basis of responses and attitudes to culturally confronting topics, different perspectives from students and academics in health can lead to discomfort on discussion of ethically confronting topics, and racism was not always rebutted or acknowledged.

Conclusion

Practical implications for working safely across cultures have been presented with six core areas identified for tertiary education sectors and nursing educators to consider. These areas are focused on improving the educators’ ability to address culturally conflicting situations during education delivery, navigating course/unit content, and reflecting on their own cultural beliefs and norms and those of their students and peers.
A Perspective View of Bio-Inspire Approaches Employing in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Prakash Ved , Pandey Suman , Singh Deepti
Published: March 2024

In this chapter, we discuss a bio-inspired computational model that utilizes
heuristic techniques. This model is robust and possesses optimization capabilities to
address obscure and substantiated problems. Swarm intelligence is an integral part of
this bio-inspired model, functioning within groups. The nature of these algorithms is
non-centralized, drawing inspiration from self-management to solve real-life complex
computational problems. Examples include the traveling salesman problem, the
shortest path problem, optimal fitness functions, security systems, and the use of
optimal computational resources in various areas. The deployment of a Wireless Sensor
Network involves a group of sensor nodes, typically implemented at remote locations
to observe environmental behaviors. However, these sensor nodes operate on batteries,
making replacement or recharge nearly impossible once deployed. Energy is a crucial
resource for wireless sensor networks to extend their lifetime. While numerous
concepts have been proposed to improve the lifespan of wireless sensor networks,
many issues in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are designed as multi-dimensional
optimization problems. The bio-inspired model offers a solution to overcome these
challenges. Swarm Intelligence proves to be a simple, efficient, and effective
computational methodology for addressing various issues in wireless sensor networks,
including node localization, clustering, data aggregation, and deployment. The Swarm
Intelligence methodology encompasses several algorithms such as Ant Colony
Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Reactive Search
Optimization (RSO), Fish Swarm Algorithm (FSA), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Bacterial
Foraging Algorithm (BFA), and Differential Evolution (DE). This chapter introduces
Swarm Intelligence-based optimization algorithms and explores the impact of PSO in
wireless sensor networks.
Cyber Security from a Business Perspective
Authors: Verma Vikas , Garg Amit , Singhal Saurabh
Published: March 2024

In today’s era of Information Technology, we have encountered drastic
changes in computing methodologies due to a tremendous increase in ONLINE
communication traffic both in terms of the number of users and data communication.
The COVID–19 pandemic has brought the entire world online. Cyber Security plays an
important role in the field of information technology. In order to secure information,
one can face many challenges. Nowadays, governments and other organisations are
following various measures to prevent vivid cybercrimes. In this chapter, we have
raised concern over the drastic increment in an ONLINE communication system, which
urges the need for the development and deployment of Cyber Security in a business
environment.
Role of Artificial Intelligence in 3-D Bone Image Reconstruction: A Review
Authors: Pradhan Nitesh , Singh Dhaka Vijaypal , Rani Geeta , Agarwal Monika
Published: March 2024

Three-dimensional geometry of a bone is important in the correct diagnosis
of a disease, arthritis, or other bone deformities. The modalities such as Computer
Tomography Scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are used for a three-dimensional
view of a bone. Both the above- stated modalities have high costs and expose the
patient to strong carcinogenic radiations. Computer Tomography captures an extensive
number of images to collect the required information from a bone. Another modality
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is more suitable for retrieving information from soft
tissues rather than bones. Therefore, it becomes less effective to read the pathology
from bones. This has motivated the authors to identify imaging techniques useful in
detecting the pathology or deformity in bones. Also, this is the need of the hour to
provide a low cost and safer technique of bone imaging. To address this need, we
present a review of the bone imaging techniques and techniques applied for the
conversion of two dimensional images into three-dimensional form. We also give the
directions for developing the patient-specific and organ-specific optimized techniques
for 3-D reconstruction.
A Clinical Decision Support System for Effective Identification of the Onset of Asthma Disease
Authors: Pooja M.R.
Published: March 2024

We present a clinical decision support system for the identification of
asthmatics in two different cohorts representing rural and urban populations in India.
The input data representing the two populations are cross-sectional in nature and are
necessarily categorical in nature, with information on clinical history emphasizing
clinical symptoms and patterns characterizing the disease. The system is described as
hybrid as it combines the unsupervised and supervised learning techniques in a unique
way as discussed in the work presented in the paper. The clustering information
emphasizing the phenotypic characterization of asthma is an input to the classifier and
a significant improvement is observed in the performance of the classifier. The results
of the developed hybrid decision support system are quite promising for suitable
deployment in a real-time scenario, as it explores the benefits of both supervised and
unsupervised learning techniques. Further, the use of clustering information in the form
of cluster evaluation scores as an input parameter to the classifiers can efficiently
predict disease outcomes, especially with diseases such as asthma, as the disease is
heterogeneous and exhibits several disease subtypes and heterogeneous phenotypes.