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Superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems : Josephson effect and collective modes as definitive identification-markers
Authors:   , Pascucci Filippo
Published: September 2024

This thesis explores superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems, semiconductor structures with two thin conducting layers, one doped with electrons and the other with holes, separated by a few nanometers. Theoretical predictions suggest these systems can exhibit superfluid, supersolid, exciton normal solid, and Wigner crystal phases. Identifying clear markers of superfluidity is crucial due to experimental challenges in confirming excitonic superfluidity. This thesis focuses on two phenomena: the Josephson effect and density collective modes. For the Josephson effect, we propose an exciton bilayer Josephson junction in double monolayer Transition Metal Dichalcogenides. We suggest using the Shapiro method to measure the exciton Josephson current and propose fabricating the device with a tunable potential-barrier height. In low potential-barrier regions, the exciton superfluid flows over the barrier, while in high potential-barrier regions, flow is driven by quantum tunnelling. This helps delineate the boundary between Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) and BCS-BEC crossover regimes. For density collective modes, we examine low-temperature behaviour to identify the normal-superfluid transition as a function of density. In the normal state at high density, the system exhibits low-energy optic and acoustic modes. As density decreases, entering the superfluid phase, the response changes, with the superfluid gap blocking these modes. We expect pair-breaking collective modes to appear at the onset of exciton superfluidity due to the Coulomb interaction. Our theoretical model developed using a path-integral approach and the Hartree-Fock approximation, includes screening and intralayer correlations. We calculate gap and number equations governing superfluid phase behaviour, showing that intralayer correlations enhance screening, especially in the BCS-BEC crossover regime. This leads to a reduced superfluid gap, a shift in the BEC to BCS-BEC crossover boundary to lower densities, and the disappearance of a predicted minimum in electron-hole pair size. This study advances the understanding of superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems, providing theoretical predictions and experimental proposals. By identifying clear markers of superfluidity, this work contributes to the broader effort of realizing and characterizing excitonic condensed phases in realistic systems.
Coffee cake — an alternative feed for animal nutrition
Authors: КСЕНОФОНТОВА А.А. , ШАПОВАЛОВ С.О. , БУРЯКОВ Н.П.
Published: September 2024

Кофе является одним из наиболее ценных сырьевых продуктов в мировой торговле. При его производстве образуется большое количество побочных продуктов, значительная часть которых представлена жмыхом. Содержание в нем целлюлозы, белков, незаменимых аминокислот, жиров, полифенолов, витаминов, минеральных и дубильных веществ позволяет рассматривать данный продукт как перспективный компонент комбикормов, обладающий высоким антиоксидантным, пребиотическим и противомикробным потенциалом. В связи с тем, что в последние годы цены на корма существенно выросли, сравнительно низкая стоимость жмыха, получаемого при производстве кофе, будет способствовать снижению экономических затрат на производство животноводческой продукции. В статье представлен обзор научных публикаций об использовании жмыха кофейного в качестве альтернативного кормового средства для разных видов продуктивных животных.

Coffee is one of the most valuable raw materials in world trade, but its production produces a large number of by-products, a significant part of which is cake. The content of cellulose, proteins, essential amino acids, fats, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and tannins in coffee cake allows us to consider this product as a promising feed product with high antioxidant, prebiotic and antimicrobial potential. In addition, due to the fact that feed costs have increased significantly in recent years, the relatively low cost of cake obtained during coffee production makes it possible to consider it as one of the components of the diet, which will reduce the economic costs of production.
Impacto de las intervenciones psicopedagógicas en el rendimiento académico de niños con TDAH: un análisis crítico
Authors: Pazmiño Vaca Julio Aníbal , Vinueza Yánez Elsa Germanía , Toapanta Otavalo Mariana de Jesús , Valladares Tipán Karla Yessenia , Calderón Otavalo Myriam Mercedes
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo de revisión tiene como objetivo analizar críticamente el impacto de las intervenciones psicopedagógicas en el rendimiento académico de niños con Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDAH). Se empleó la metodología PRISMA para garantizar un enfoque sistemático y exhaustivo en la identificación y evaluación de estudios relevantes. Se incluyeron 50 estudios de una selección inicial de 200 artículos, abarcando intervenciones conductuales, educativas y cognitivas. Las categorías de análisis se centraron en el rendimiento académico, la atención, el comportamiento en el aula, y la interacción social. Los hallazgos principales indican que las intervenciones multimodales, que combinan técnicas conductuales y educativas, son las más efectivas para mejorar el rendimiento académico y la conducta general de los estudiantes con TDAH. Además, el uso de tecnología educativa y programas de entrenamiento cognitivo mostró mejoras significativas en la atención y habilidades organizativas. Sin embargo, se observó que la efectividad de las intervenciones puede variar según factores individuales como la gravedad del TDAH y el contexto educativo. En conclusión, las intervenciones psicopedagógicas bien diseñadas y adaptadas individualmente pueden tener un impacto positivo en el rendimiento académico de los niños con TDAH, aunque se requiere una implementación y seguimiento cuidadosos para maximizar sus beneficios.
ZINE: Towards a Modern Approach to Writing Academic Papers
Authors: Jesus Forten , Romeo Pilongo
Published: September 2024

The study highlighted the low proficiency levels of Filipino students in PISA 2024 and other assessments, particularly in the areas of critical thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy. To addressthese deficiencies, the paper proposed the creation of zines as a modern approach to writing academic papers, aiming to enhance creative thinking and increase students' interest in the writing process. The zine, as aninformal and self-published medium, offers an opportunity to incorporate higher-order thinking skills intoeducational activities.
Analyze the Potential of the Wood Processing Industry to Export to the European Union Market: A Case Study of the Wood Processing Industry in Bolikhamxay Province
Authors:   National University of Laos, Phommalin Soukan
Published: September 2024

This research aims to analyze the challenges associated with exporting wood products to the European market and evaluate the production readiness of the wood processing industry. The study employs SWOT analysis, the Ishikawa diagram, and FMEA to assess the strengths and weaknesses to identify the root causes of problems, and propose potential solutions for wood processing factories in Bolikamxay Province. Data has been collected from relevant sectors, including the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the Department of Industry and Trade, and the Department of Finance in Bolikamxay Province. The results of the study also found that the wood processing industries in Bolikhamxay Province (9 factories) are equipped with machinery and labor at a moderate level with an average value equal to 2.97 and 3.17 respectively, in this only 1 factory has more machine equipment than the others at a very good level with an average value equal to 4.55 because the factory has all the machines along the production line and is a factory managed by foreigners. There are only 3 factories with a good level of labor competency at the average of 3.83 because these 3 factories have foreign workers such as Vietnamese and Indian at good labor skills. The study concluded that Bolikhamxay Province currently does not export wood products to Europe; however, exports to neighboring countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and China. Laos and European regulations related to 13 specific criteria for exporting wood products. As the case of Bolikhamxay Province can meet only 3 criteria, which equates to 7.69% compliance. This indicates that 92.31% of the criteria remain unmet. This study found that in order to be ready to export wood products to the European market, wood processing industry operators in Bolikhamxay province must improve their machinery and labor skills.
O que há de novo em Obesidade e PMA? Os melhores artigos do último ano
Authors:   Hospital Santa Maria, Policiano Catarina , Aguiar Ana ,   Hospital Santa Maria
Published: September 2024

A obesidade tem sido associada a piores desfechos reprodutivos após tratamentos de PMA, afetando a qualidade embrionária, a recetividade endometrial e o risco de complicações gestacionais. A decisão de adiar tratamentos de FIV/ICSI para promover a perda de peso deve ser considerada nas mulheres mais velhas. A investigação futura deve focar-se em estudos longitudinais para avaliar os efeitos de intervenções de perda de peso adaptadas à idade e ao IMC. A promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis e a perda de peso controlada são essenciais, mas os riscos e benefícios devem ser cuidadosamente ponderados para otimizar os tratamentos reprodutivos.
RESUMO DO ARTIGO IMAGEM E RETÓRICA NA PROVA EM VÍDEO
Authors: Benetello Ernesto Ribeiro de Souza Lima
Published: September 2024

The scholarly article "Image and Rhetoric in Video Evidence" by Vicente Riccio, Clarissa D. Guedes, Amitza T. Vieira, and Alexandre Souza, published in 2018, explores the increasing use of video evidence in courtrooms, highlighting the interplay between Law and Rhetoric in the context of modern technology. The authors argue that images possess significant rhetorical elements and their interpretation is not purely objective but requires qualified analysis. The study is structured into three parts: the relationship between Law, Rhetoric, and image; the procedural analysis of the image as evidence; and the need for visual literacy among legal practitioners. They emphasize the importance of adapting legal practices to effectively incorporate new technologies, as demonstrated by changes in the 2015 Civil Procedure Code. Ultimately, they present the image as an emerging transdisciplinary research field in Law, necessitating the development of new understanding and interpretation methods.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE CASOS DE PANCREATITE AGUDA E A COVID-19: INFORMAÇÕES PERTINENTES À SAÚDE COLETIVA
Authors:   Danilo Figueiredo Soave, Barros Luana Vitória Lopes , Souza Elen Cristina Pereira , de Lacerda Andreza Damiana , Dalmagro Maria Eduarda Três , Garcia Ana Clara Almeida , Pereira Thays Inocêncio , Andrade Alexya Eduarda , de Oliveira Amanda Gicelle Fortunato , Felício Mariana Fonseca Tavares , da Silva Rafaella Almeida
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the phase of viral infection by SARS-CoV-2 began to awaken a warning sign for acute pancreatitis in some patients. In this context, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2, amylase and lipase should be taken into account in relation to this association, as information relevant to the population. Method: An integrative literature review was used with searches in databases based on the guiding question: “What is the relationship between COVID-19 and cases of acute pancreatitis?”. Results and discussion: A total of 148 results were found. Of which, 144 articles belonged to the Pubmed database, 2 articles to LILACS and 2 to IBECS. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 117 articles were removed after reading titles and abstracts. Thus, a total of 27 articles were selected for full reading, of which 10 were included due to their relevance. In view of this, it is discussed that the proliferation of the virus within the cells of the pancreatic islets can result in autoimmune reactions generating negative impacts. Conclusion: The association of COVID-19 with acute pancreatitis, even though it is a possibility, does not have plausible evidence to confirm such a relationship. Therefore, it is essential to produce better evidence.
Context Specific Complexity Management - A recommendation model for optimal corporate complexity
Authors: Schott P. , Horstmann F. , Bodendorf F.
Published: September 2024

Companies face emerging external complexities that they must respond to with internal complexity to be able to perform on a superior performance level. On that account, an application-oriented methodology to support the context specific selection of appropriate complexity management methods for accomplishing the optimal level of internal complexity is lacking. A complexity management model is introduced that tackles this deficiency. Based on the identification of 37 complexity drivers that determine corporate complexity and 81 complexity management methods from literature, an assignment matrix with 2,997 relations between complexity drivers and methods is stretched. A scoring algorithm uses these relations to generate a sorted list of appropriate management methods for a specific complexity context determined by relevant complexity drivers. The approach is operationalized by a software prototype and evaluated through six interviews with experts from the field who confirmed practical relevance, appropriateness, and value-added of the provided management recommendation.
Linking Environmental Sustainability and Healthcare: The Effects of an Energy Saving Intervention in Two Hospitals
Authors: Manika D. , Gregory-Smith D. , Wells V.K. , Comerford L. , Aldrich-Smith L.
Published: September 2024

Set in a real organisational setting, this study examines the challenges of implementing environmentally sustainable behaviour in healthcare. It evaluates the success of a real energy saving behaviour change intervention, based on social marketing principles, which targeted the employees of two National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. It also explores the intervention benefits for three key stakeholders: the organisation/hospitals, hospital employees and patients. A rich secondary dataset containing actual workplace behaviour measures (collected via observations) and self-reported data from employee interviews and patient questionnaires is used for this purpose. The intervention encouraged three employee energy saving actions (called TLC actions): (1) Turn off machines, (2) Lights out when not needed, and (3) Close doors when possible; which led to energy savings and carbon reduction for the two hospitals. Hospital employees reported a greater level of work efficiency as a result of engaging in TLC actions, which increased the 'quiet time' periods in both hospitals. Indirectly, employees' TLC actions also improved patients' quality of sleep (which in turn is positively associated with greater patient hospital experience satisfaction). These findings shed light on the benefits of social marketing interventions targeting energy saving behaviour change for multiple stakeholders in healthcare organisations. They also illustrate connections between environmental sustainability and social and political pillars of corporate social responsibility. Additionally, organisational culture was highlighted as a key challenge in changing practices. To encourage long-term sustainable behaviour, this study recommends a pre-intervention assessment of infrastructure and equipment, the communication of expected benefits to motivate higher involvement of employees, the need for internal green champions and the dissemination of post-intervention feedback on various energy saving and patient indicators.
Conceptual design of a telecommunications equipment container for humanitarian logistics
Authors: Parisi S. , Achillas C. , Aidonis D. , Folinas D.
Published: September 2024

Preparedness addresses the strategy in disaster management that allows the implementation of successful operational response immediately after a disaster. With speed as the main driver, product design for humanitarian aid purposes is a key factor of success in situations of high uncertainty and urgency. Within this context, a telecommunications container (TC) has been designed that belongs to a group of containers that serve the purpose of immediate response to global disasters. The TC includes all the necessary equipment to establish a telecommunication centre in the destroyed area within the first 72 hours of humanitarian operations. The design focuses on defining the topology of the various parts of equipment by taking into consideration factors of serviceability, functionality, human-product interaction, universal design language, energy consumption, sustainability and the interrelationship with the other containers. The concept parametric design has been implemented with SolidWorks CAD system.
"Have a little faith": A vignette study of inter-organizational cooperation and innovation performance
Authors: Koster F. , Bloem D.
Published: September 2024

This study contributes to our knowledge about the relationship between inter-organizational cooperation and innovation performance. While research shows that ties between organizations can be a precondition for innovation, less is known about how to govern these inter-organizational relations. Theoretically, relations between organizations can be based on prices (the market), authority (hierarchies), or trust (communities). A central debate in the literature concerns the question whether these mechanisms are substitutes or complements. If they are substitutes, only one of them should suffice, if they are complements, it is possible to have combinations of these mechanisms. A vignette study was conducted to answer this question. The results show that trust is the main mechanism in inter-organizational relations aimed at innovation performance. Furthermore, the results provide evidence that price, authority, and trust are complementary mechanisms.
Developmental proactivity and professional ability as older workers' employability resources. A longitudinal study explaining career events
Authors: Roobol C. , Pruijt H. , Koster F. , Leijten F.R.M.
Published: September 2024

his four-year longitudinal study examines how two facets of employability-professional ability and developmental proactivity-are linked to career events among workers ages 45 years and older. We construe employability as a personal resource that predicts a higher likelihood of experiencing positive career events and a lower likelihood of experiencing negative ones. Results reveal that developmental proactivity leads to a higher probability of internal promotion, while professional ability leads to a lower probability of salary loss, demotion, and unemployment. The findings indicate that these two facets of employability can offer critical insights for understanding the career events of older workers.
Examining User Acceptance and Adoption of the Internet of Things
Authors: Lu Y.
Published: September 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a new technological paradigm that can offer a number of innovative applications and services targeting different scopes of adoption. The full potential impact of the IoT is enormous due to its pervasive nature and the rapid improvement of enabling technologies. Taking lessons from information technology and systems in their early stages, a low degree of user acceptance would hinder the progress of IoT implementation. Studies of the IoT from the user perspective mainly investigated factors influencing acceptance and use of a specific service or application. A comprehensive view of users' attitude toward the IoT platform may offer further insights. Drawing upon the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model, this study examined six potential determinants of users' adoption of the IoT platform and tested two potential psychological outcomes. Using data collected from 615 potential users and analysing with structural equation modelling techniques, the results and findings of this study contribute to facilitating understandings of IoT acceptance and adoption.
Will shoppers adopt online group buying? Understanding Predictors of consumers' intention to adopt online group buying in a typical sub-Saharan African context
Authors: Ojiagu N.C. , Ojiaku O.C. , Nkamnebe A.D.
Published: September 2024

Globally, online group buying (OGB) enjoys wide acceptance within the ecosystem of electronic commerce. Despite its popularity, it is still nascent in Nigeria and most sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies. With increased internet and online shopping penetration in SSA, the low-price advantage of OGB, and price sensitivity exhibited by most SSA shoppers, we argue that the adoption of OGB is expected to be high among SSA shoppers. SSA countries have a diverse institutional and marketing environment, which makes it unlikely to explain consumer behaviour with the same factors used in another context. Therefore, understanding the potential predictors of OGB adoption would have far-reaching theory and practice implications. Accordingly, this study seeks to understand the predictors of shoppers' intention to adopt OGB in Nigeria, a typical SSA context. The theory of planned behaviour, social cognitive theory and empirical validations from the extant literature provide a theoretical framework for the study. Three hundred and twenty (320) members of the social media community were surveyed. Responses were analysed with regression analysis to test for the hypothesised relationships. The result underscores the importance of specific self-efficacy and previous experience as important predictors of group buying website adoption intention.
The Role of Innovation Resistance and Technology Readiness in the Adoption of QR Code Payments Among Digital Natives: A Serial Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Ashrafi D.M. , Easmin R.
Published: September 2024

Recent literature on the QR code payment system has called for further research on the adoption of QR codes as a payment tool among digital natives. In response to this call, this study investigates the influence of perceived value on digital natives' attitudes and trust in fostering their intention to adopt QR code payments through the integration of prospect theory and perceived value theory. Following a purposive sampling technique, a quantitative approach was employed and PLS-SEM was performed to evaluate the study hypotheses. A structured questionnaire was used to collect survey data from 387 digital natives. Findings showed that digital natives' behavioural intention to adopt QR code payments was positively influenced by perceived value and trust but not by attitude. Furthermore, the findings demonstrated that attitude and trust serially mediated the relationship between digital natives' perception of value and their propensity to accept QR code payments. Nevertheless, this study also highlighted the moderating effects of technology readiness and innovation resistance and showed how they strengthen and weaken the relationships amongst perceived value, attitude, trust, and behavioural intention. The study offers valuable insights for marketing managers and policy makers in understanding digital natives' perceptions towards adopting QR codes with regard to making payments and advances the theoretical depth by contributing to the literature related to the adoption of QR codes while making payments.
Mapping the Field of Research on Entrepreneurial Success: A Bibliometric Study and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Sardana S. , Singhania V.
Published: September 2024

Entrepreneurship has lately become a buzzword, and emphasis is being placed on ensuring the success of entrepreneurial ventures through both financial and non-financial means. This study aims to critically review and provide insights into the key developments in the literature on entrepreneurial success. The review employs bibliometric methods and content analysis on 595 research articles extracted from the Scopus Database for the period 1996 to 2021. The findings of the study highlight the growth trends of publications on entrepreneurial success, the most impactful articles, journals, and countries working in this domain as well as the evolution of entrepreneurial research topics over the years. Six clusters, representing major themes that have been explored in the literature in the past 26 years, are uncovered through content analysis. Future research agendas have been elaborated based on the emerging topics of study.
mpression Management Tactics in the Workplace: Enhancing or Compromising the Employee Performance?
Authors: Pareke F.J. , Suryosukmono G. , Hayadi I. , Nasution N.
Published: September 2024

Employees use impression tactics to create a specific self-image in the workplace, consciously or unconsciously. Such tactics have been classified into positive and negative tactics, with the former including self-promotion, ingratiation, and exemplification, and the latter including intimidation and supplication. Positive tactics generally lead to favorable outcomes, for instance, high-performance ratings, while negative tactics lead to the opposite. However, categorizing impression management tactics into positive and negative may not be entirely accurate, and our research findings challenge this traditional classification. An online self-report measure survey was implemented, involving 313 employees working in government and private organizations in Bengkulu, Indonesia. Hypothesis testing using Hierarchical Regression Analysis revealed that impression management tactics strongly affect contextual performance, followed by task and adaptive performance. In particular, our research findings indicate that self-promotion tactics hurt adaptive performance, while ingratiation tactics positively affect task, adaptive, and contextual performance. Exemplification tactics positively affect task performance and contextual performance, while intimidation tactics negatively affect task, adaptive, and contextual performance. Supplication tactics, on the other hand, negatively affect task performance and contextual performance but positively impact adaptive performance.
Preparing organisations for employee-driven open innovation
Authors: Amundsen O. , Aasen T.M. , Gressgard L.J. , Hansen K.
Published: September 2024

The present study addresses the need to prepare organisations, small or large, for open innovation approaches, including the development of capacity to exploit the potential benefits of such principles through Employee-Driven Innovation (EDI). Based on interviews in 20 Norwegian enterprises, we propose that EDI is an under-explored opportunity in many organisations, and that the systematic introduction of EDI practices increases organisations' ability to exploit open innovation principles and favourably impacts the capacity for innovation. Specifically, EDI results in a more general interest in improvement among employees, increased engagement in innovation processes, and reduced opposition to change.
Using Delphi technique to build consensus in practice
Authors: Giannarou L. , Zervas E.
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on the use of Delphi technique in building consensus in practice. More specifically, it reviews some fuzzy issues regarding the expert's panel selection and the questionnaire design, while it provides two case examples for the consensus measurement. Hence, examining some controversies, it makes obvious that the purpose of the study and the homogeneity of the sample are crucial factors when designing the Delphi procedure. However, what still remains unclear is the approach in measuring consensus, which varies from study to study. In this case, the present paper recommends a complementary use of three measures to assess consensus, since each one separately could not be thought of as a good proxy of it. These measures are: (i) the interquartile range, (ii) the standard deviation and (iii) the 51% percentage of respondents lying in the 'highly important' or 'strongly agreeing' category.
A Comprehensive Systematic Review of MRI Techniques for the Early Detection of Brain Tumors: Clinical Implications and Diagnostic Accuracy
Authors: Firmansyah Arwan , Utama Arya
Published: September 2024

Background: Brain tumours are malignancies of brain tissues. Characterising such tissues and identifying related genes can help to estimate tumour spread, and further help to identify tumour grades for the treatment planning. Such characterisation comprises of the different tumour components assessment. The aim: The aim of this study to show about MRI techniques for the early detection of brain tumors. Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. Result: Eight publications were found to be directly related to our ongoing systematic examination after a rigorous three-level screening approach. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis of the complete text was conducted, and additional scrutiny was given to these articles. Conclusion: MRI plays a major role in the diagnosis, grading, treatment and treatment response assessment of brain tumours and other intracranial lesions. Several adjunct MR imaging techniques have been developed to quantitatively measure a number of biophysical properties of brain tissue in vivo, allowing regional changes in the tissue microstructural environment to be better characterised. These techniques include diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).
Impact of Climate Change on Cropping Patterns and Farmer Adaptation Strategies: A Case Study in Tropical Regions
Authors: Mukhlis  , Irawan Messy , Idris Nahri
Published: September 2024

Climate change has become a major focus in the agricultural context, especially in tropical regions where its impacts are felt more strongly. This study aims to investigate the impact of climate change on cropping patterns and farmer adaptation strategies in tropical regions, using a case study approach. The research method involves field surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis to understand how climate change affects crop preferences, agricultural productivity, and farmer adaptation actions. The results show significant changes in cropping patterns and agricultural productivity in response to climate change, as well as various adaptation strategies implemented by farmers to address these challenges
Efficacy of Narrative Meaning Reconstruction Interview for Pet Loss
Authors: Pahl Nelson
Published: September 2024

Objectives: With this study, I sought to resolve a primary question regarding narrative therapy and its application to bereavement: Is the meaning reconstruction interview (MRI) an effective means to initiate pet loss processing?Methods: Seven participants took part in a 3-phase narrative therapy sequence: an in-office visit; a homework assignment; and a 30-minute phone session. Each phase included a different section of the MRI. Participants were assessed at intake and 15 minutes post-exercise during each phase using the Grief Severity Index (GSI).Results: On average, GSI scores improved during each phase. In addition, all seven participants showed at least some numerical improvement after each phase.Conclusions: My findings suggest the MRI does have a positive impact on pet loss and may serve as an enticing first step in any narrative therapy, experiential counseling, and/or meaning reconstruction approach to pet loss.
Memoir Writing for Problematic Grief After Spousal Personality Change via TBI
Authors: Pahl Nelson
Published: September 2024

A sixty-one-year-old female’s husband suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a car accident two years prior. The TBI causes a permanent personality change in the husband. Client endures problematic grief after the “death” of her husband’s previous personality; symptoms like anger, restlessness, and detachment are present. Client and I begin work on that grief through a series of 45-minute, weekly in-office sessions. With this third session, I introduce the narrative concept of memoir writing.
Efficacy of Therapeutic Letters for Grieving Peers After Teen Suicide
Authors: Pahl Nelson
Published: September 2024

Adolescents grieving the loss of a peer to suicide experience a significant decline in their quality of life. Among the various approaches undertaken to facilitate emotional processing and resilience in these adolescents, therapeutic letter writing has emerged as a promising avenue. This literature review seeks to examine the efficacy of therapeutic letters as an intervention for grief following teen suicide. Specifically, this review examines the impact of this method on emotional processing, meaning-making, and long-term adjustment to the loss. The review also considers the potential challenges and ethical concerns associated with implementing therapeutic letters, including issues of confidentiality and the cognitive capacities of adolescents. In conclusion, this literature review highlights the significant promise and complex nuances of using therapeutic letters for adolescence grief counseling. As clinicians strive to offer more comprehensive and compassionate care to adolescents dealing with loss due to teen suicide, therapeutic letters can assist them in doing so.
Engaging and Managing Diverse Stakeholders in HR Initiatives: Implementing an Inclusive Approach
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This article explores strategies for effectively engaging and managing diverse stakeholder groups in HR initiatives. It acknowledges that while workforce diversity has business benefits, it also introduces management complexities that leaders must thoughtfully navigate. Specifically for HR initiatives, buy-in must be gained from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders who are impacted. The article outlines common stakeholder categories and highlights the diversity within each. It then presents an inclusive framework comprising tailored engagement methods, two-way communication, and an iterative process. Specific operational tactics are discussed along with real-world industry examples. The framework aims to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders through respecting their differences. This inclusive, partnership-oriented approach to stakeholder engagement is argued to deliver credibility and relationship benefits that are critical for HR initiatives' long-term success.
Research on the Dissemination Effect of AIGC-generated Content on New Media Platforms: A Case Study of Xiaohongshu
Authors: Mu Yangyang
Published: September 2024

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) technology has shown strong application potential and communication effect on new media platforms. Taking Xiaohongshu as an example, this paper deeply discusses the communication effect of AIGC-generated content on new media platforms. Through empirical analysis, this paper reveals how AIGC technology affects content creation, communication efficiency and user interaction, and analyzes the mechanism, influencing factors and future development trends behind it. The purpose of this article is to provide valuable reference and inspiration for content creators, brand owners and platform managers of new media platforms.
Is Algorithm Killing News?Controversies and Breakout Strategies in Algorithmic News
Authors: Yang Xuechun , Liu Jiawei
Published: September 2024

Traditional  journalism  is  undergoing  an   algorithmic  transformation.  Nowadays, algorithmic  news  can  be  widely  used  as  one  of  the  main  ways  of  information dissemination, but the controversy it brings is also increasingly prominent. In this article, the essence and formation mechanism of the controversy in algorithmic news are discussed in more detail by combing the related literature and analyzing the data of practical cases. It is found that the controversy of algorithmic news mainly originates from the issues of information filtering, recommendation bias and algorithm opacity. In addition, the controversy also relates to users' concerns about authority, credibility and diversity. Aiming at a series of issues arising from algorithmic controversy, this article proposes a tripartite solution strategy for platforms, users and media, which is of reference value for alleviating algorithmic news controversy , enhancing users' trust and satisfaction of algorithmic news.
Research on the Framework Theory of News Reporting by Western Mainstream Media on the Beijing Winter Olympics
Authors: Xiang Xinyue , Liu Yinjing , He Tingting , Shi Mengyao
Published: September 2024

This paper conducts in-depth textual analysis and framework analysis of the data news reports by Western mainstream media on the Beijing Winter Olympics based on the background of media convergence. The research finds that Western media reports exhibit overall characteristics of objectivity, political leanings, changing with the time, and diverse topics. Furthermore, this paper proposes strategies for how China can enhance its national image through external communication, including strengthening media promotion, leveraging social media, fostering international cooperation, and organizing unique cultural events. Through comprehensive and detailed analysis, this paper aims to provide valuable references and insights for enhancing China’s image and influence on the international stage.
The Eve Made from the Rib of Female Spectators: The Construction of Rudolph Valentino’s Effeminate Screen Characters Under the Female Gaze—Case Studies of Three Films Starring Rudolph Valentino in 1921
Authors: Chen Yue
Published: September 2024

The objective of this essay is to analyze the construction of Rudolph Valentino’s effeminate cinematic characters in the early 1920s Hollywood cinema, specifically case studying three films, namely, Camille (1921), The Sheik (1921), and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921). Through textual analysis, it would illustrate how these characters were crafted in terms of three pivotal aspects: melancholic romanticism, ethnic exoticism, and meticulously designed aesthetics, which together foster the sense of otherness and objectification that imitate the common situation of womanhood, and thus evoked profound resonance among female spectators. Through referring to the gaze theory of Laura Mulvey and the mirror theory of Jacques Lacan, this essay would further distinguish the male and female gaze, arguing that Valentino’s on-screen presence facilitated a reversal of the conventional looking pleasure and created a unique form of female gaze that mirrored their subjective projection and the experience of being gazed upon. This positioning of Valentino’s characters as both the object and the embodiment of feminine sensuality and suffering also symbolizes the self-awareness and empowerment in female spectatorship.
Digital Art Creation under AIGC Technology Innovation: Multidimensional Challenges and Reflections on Design Practice, Creation Environment and Artistic Ecology
Authors: Ren Qiyue , Tang Yiling , Lin Yuxi
Published: September 2024

With the rapid development of science and technology, artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) technology has gradually become a great help in the field of digital art creation. It not only changed the mode of traditional artistic creation, but also brought unprecedented multi-dimensional challenges and reflections to design practice, creative environment and artistic ecology. This paper will discuss these two aspects and discuss the opportunities and difficulties faced by digital art creation under the technical innovation of AIGC.
Application Research of Image Classification Based on Pytorch and Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Li Zhaoyu
Published: September 2024

The image classification problem of convolutional neural network (CNN) on CIFAR-10 dataset is studied, and the model is implemented and experimented with PyTorch. Through the training and testing of the model, we analyze the performance of the model and explore the possibility of improvement. The experimental results show that the model achieves a certain accuracy in the image classification task, but there is space for improvement in some categories.
Exploring the development of Female Subjectivity through Eco-Feminism: An Analysis of the film Out of Africa
Authors: Yushu Zhu
Published: September 2024

Eco-feminism has creatively merged feminism and environmental protection, highlighting the close connection between women and nature. While there are internal disagreements, eco-feminism emphasizes women's liberation and environmental protection as intertwined goals. The development of eco-feminism is linked to the awakening of female self-awareness, which provides a foundation for environmental efforts. The film Out of Africa depicts the protagonist's self-discovery in the natural environment, inspiring viewers to reflect on its relationship with nature. Ultimately, achieving ecological balance requires equal cooperation between genders and a new model of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
The Application of Artificial Intelligence in News Communication: Practical Exploration and Ethical Dilemma
Authors: Yijing Xie
Published: September 2024

The application of artificial intelligence in news communication has evolved from saving labor costs and improving efficiency to extending the perception range of professional journalists and strengthening their judgment ability. Innovative practical explorations have been carried out in news production, presentation, and distribution. However, the application of artificial intelligence has also brought ethical dilemmas of social bias diffusion to news media. In the face of this challenge, the news and communication academic community and industry have worked together to open up innovative paths in eliminating bias and maintaining social equity through technological "algorithm verification evolution" and social "human-machine coupling".
My Research Doctorate Journey
Authors: Mitchell Brendan
Published: September 2024

This article presents my critical reflections of my doctoral journey from its initial pre-application period through to its completion. The article demonstrates that I gained extensive professional, practical, and theoretical knowledge and experience, which benefits me in all facets of my life. The themes of my reflective piece are the requirements to be proactive and organized. While I could have approached aspects of my study in a more effective and efficient manner, which are discussed throughout this paper, both my personal and professional situations combined with my time management skills enabled me to complete all the requirements to earn my doctorate ahead of the required completion time. This reflection may help potential doctoral or higher-education by thesis candidates on their journeys.
Factors that Drive Customers towards E-Commerce in Bangladesh: A Perceptional Exploration of Click and Mortar Business
Authors: Mamun Muhammad Ziaulhaq
Published: September 2024

E-commerce has facilitated trade in many effective ways. With the reduction of physical contact, it has brought up to a whole new dimension with innumerable potentials in molding modern day trade. The concept of e-commerce is relatively novel in Bangladesh. A customer would go fore-commerce only when there is benefit inherent in the process. Commonly, benefit is measured in terms of time, cost, accessibility, convenience, value addition and post purchase services. In the study, the customers’ perception regarding click and mortar business showed that e-commerce is better than traditional commerce broadly in terms of time, accessibility and convenience, and psychosomatic features. Specifically, the findings show that, e-commerce saves purchase and trading time; does easy accessibility of sites; makes more savings, supports fast transaction, helps in hassle free shopping; provides necessary information, and demands physical shipping or delivery. But the respondents perceive to suffer from cognitive dissonance (negative feeling after purchase), unsatisfactory post purchase service, and inadequate change/money back for delivered products. The findings suggest further improvement in product design, marketing strategy, and especially, internet infrastructure.
HUBUNGAN LITERASI KEUANGAN TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN (Studi Kasus Pada Panti Pijat Tuna Netra di Seputaran Kecamatan Gajah Mungkur Kota Semarang)
Authors: Dirgo Wahyono
Published: September 2024

Tantangan manajer keuangan pada lingkungan yang berubah dengan cepat, perlu menguasai pengetahuan keuangan yang memadahi dalam mengelola perusahaan. Literasi keuangan dibutuhkan semua orang dan manajer keuangan dari berbagai kalangan, sebagai pedoman melaksanakan pekerjaan. Tujuan yang akan dicapai adalah realistis, dapat diukur, ada target pada waktu tertentu. Pengetahuan dasar keuangan yang dibutukan oleh UMKM panti pijat tuna netra antara lain aspek manajemen kas, akses perbankan, pendapatan, pemisahan uang pribadi dan uang bisnis serta peran sumber daya manusia dalam mengelola bisnis. Arus kas merupakan informasi penting perubahan kas, bermanfaat bagi manajemen dan pemilik modal/ kreditor untuk mengambi keputusan operasional maupun investasi. Saving adalah selisih pendapatan yang tidak dikonsumsi, salah satu metode yang baik untuk investasi modal kerja atau modal tetap.
PENGARUH UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, ROA, LAVERAGE DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP TAX AVOIDANCE (STUDI KASUS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SECTOR LOGAM DAN SEJENISNYA YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)
Authors: Sigit Agus Dwi Prasetyo  , Samto
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh ukuran ukuran perusahaan, ROA, Laverage, dan kepemilikan konstitusional terhadap tax avoidance. Objek pada penelitian ini perusahaan manufaktur sub sector logam dan sejenisnya yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2015-2019. Datayang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresilinier
berganda. Populasi yang digunakan adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI Periode 2015-2019. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 16 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel , ukuran persahaan, return on asset (ROA), dan leverage berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance, sedangkan kepemilikan konstitusional tidak berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance.
ANALISIS GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DI PT. SOLID UTAMA LOGISTIK SEMARANG
Authors: Sigit Agus Dwi Prasetyo
Published: September 2024

Leadership is very important in determining the goals to be achieved. Leaders of a company have their own leadership styles according to the personality and character of the leader himself. A leader has a very important role in a company. Leaders play a role in guiding and directing the company to achieve mutually determined goal. This research aims to determine the leadership style adoPT.ed by the leader of PT. Solid Utama Logistik Semarang. This research also aims to whether the leader has a role in the implementation of employee work and what are the role of the leader. The method used in this research is a qualitative research methods. In collecting data, this research uses observation, interview, and documentation methods. The results showed that leadership style applied by PT. Solid Utama Logistik Semarang was a participatory leadership style. The leader has a role as a leader, as a liaison, as a decision maker, as a spokesperson for the company, and the person who oversees and monitors employee performance.