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From Strain to Serenity: The Role of Deliberate Communication in Mitigating Stress Among School Children; A Review
Authors: Sandhu Nehchal
Published: December 2023

Stress amongst children is prevailing and is a huge problem in the present times. Trying to adapt, maintaining good grades, planning for the future, and managing many things (extra co-curricular activities, sports, etc) often cause stress for many children. Students typically experience the stress of syllabus, high levels of competitive situations, and their failure to manage with the high expectations. Miscommunication and non-communication of parents often add to and create more burden on the already stressed-out children. The present paper reviews already existing research on the effect of communication strategies on reducing stress in school children.
Online Learning by University Students for Improved Performance in Emerging Economies
Authors: Muridzi Gibson , Dhliwayo Shepherd
Published: December 2023

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the uptake of online learning as a new normal by university student for improved performance in emerging economies. Objectives of this study is to determine the uptake of online learning by university students, establish effect of online learning on university student performance, and to develop a framework that promote the uptake of online learning by university students in improving their performance in emerging economies. Emerging technologies and practices, such as online learning, are reported and predicted to have the potential to influence the future of global higher education teaching and learning.  Lecturers and students in emerging economies contexts are less familiar with the use of digital technologies and had to struggle hard due to the lack of proper training and skills to utilize digital technologies which are inevitable for online learning, be it synchronous or asynchronous. A systematic literature review approach was used. 219 articles were found in the Scopus database, 69 papers were selected for the study. Results showed that online learning has bought positive impact on the lives of students in improving their academic performance for universities in emerging economies. There has been limited research into the use of digital technologies and their effects on student engagement and performance in emerging economies context. The present study was therefore designed to address this gap by focusing on the use of online learning by establishing various digital tools and their roles in fostering students’ online performance. This study therefore recommends a framework that promotes the uptake of online learning by university students in improving their performance in emerging economies through the four pillars of legislative framework, online leaning platforms, infrastructure, and human capital. The theoretical findings of this study therefore offer insights on policy implications for online learning practitioners and policymakers.
Analysis of Counseling Practicum Reflective Journals Undergraduate Student Majoring in Counseling : Focusing on Client Experiences
Authors:   Korean East West Mind Sci Association, Jang YooJin , Kim KyoungMi
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth understanding of counseling undergraduate students majoring in counseling’s client experiences by examining their experiences as clients in counseling practicum through reflective journals. For this purpose, the reflective journals of 21 undergraduate students majoring in counseling who gained client experience through counseling practicum while taking the 'Adolescent Psychology and Counseling' course at D University in Busan using an inductive method of qualitative research were used as analysis data. Reflective journals were written and submitted for each of the five sessions, which took place once a week for 50 minutes. The submitted reflective journals were classified into initial, middle, and final stages according to the progress of the counseling process, and were analyzed inductively by grouping similar categories within each stage. As a result, 6 classifications, 10 categories, and 20 sub-categories were emerged: , , , , , . This study has implications significant in confirming the perception and expression of counseling undergraduate students majoring in counseling’s client experiences and the growth through client experiences.
THE EXOGAM2 CALIBRATION USING THE NEWLY DEVELOPED NUMEXO2 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC
Authors: ŞAHİN Elif , ERTÜRK Sefa , BOZKURT Vakkas
Published: December 2023

In this study, the calibration process of the EXOGAM2 conventional gamma detector system with the newly developed digital electronic device, namely NUMEXO2, will be presented. This experimental study was performed at the GANIL (Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds) nuclear research center in France. The energy calibration of the EXOGAM2 detector system with the newly developed NUMEXO2 digital electronic device was conducted using both low and high gamma energy levels of a 152Eu radioactive source. This calibration was carried out for two EXOGAM2 detectors, and the energy resolution of each crystal in the EXOGAM2 system was determined. The energy resolution of each crystal was found to be reasonable energy resolution values of the EXOGAM2 detectors. Therefore, the use of the digital electronic device NUMEXO2 did not affect the energy resolution of the detectors, but it did enable us to acquire data at a high counting rate.
Impact of Renaissances in The History of Uzbekistan And Causative Factors of The Third Renaissance
Authors: Kholikova Rakhbar E. , Narkulov Dusmurat T. , Abilov Urol M. , Khudoykulov Azamat B. , Karimov Nodir R. , Iskandarov Sherzod A. , Khudayberdiev Asomiddin K. , Niyozova Nilufar Sh.
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to explore the historical renaissances in Uzbekistan, with a specific focus on the factors contributing to the third renaissance. While the European Renaissance serves as a historical reference point, the article aims to delineate the unique aspects of Uzbekistan's cultural development and exchange, investigating the influences that have shaped its cultural identity and worldview.

 

Methods: To achieve the stated objectives, the study employs a methodological approach that involves examining historical, religious, and artistic traditions in Uzbekistan. The analysis includes a comparison with the European Renaissance to highlight divergent yet impactful cultural and intellectual developments. By utilizing a comparative and historical lens, the article seeks to unravel the factors that have contributed to the distinctive renaissances in Uzbekistan.

 

Results: The results of this study provide insights into the unique historical renaissances in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the factors that characterize the third renaissance. The article delves into the cultural, religious, and artistic influences that have shaped Uzbekistan's identity, distinct from the European experience. The results underscore the transformative impact of these renaissances on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the region.

 

Conclusion: In conclusion, the article synthesizes the findings by highlighting the pivotal role of renaissances in shaping Uzbekistan's history and cultural identity. It emphasizes the distinctiveness of the third renaissance and its contribution to the worldview of Uzbekistan. The conclusion acknowledges the influences from both internal and external sources, shaping a unique cultural tapestry. Ultimately, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural dynamics that have defined Uzbekistan's renaissances and their enduring impact.
Perbandingan Sifat Fisis dan Mekanik pada bahan Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) dan High Mosture Resistant (HMR) Menggunakan Zwick Roell Z005
Authors: Fhadilla Annisa Intan , Ramlan Ramlan , Sari Fadillah Permata , Johan Akmal
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan sifat fisis dan mekanik pada dua jenis bahan kayu yaitu Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) dan High Moister Resistant (HMR). Peralatan yang digunakan untuk menguji sifat fisis dan mekanik pada kedua bahan jenis bahan kayu tersebut adalah alat Zwick Roell Z005. Metode yang digunakan adalah uji tarik, uji kekerasan, uji densitas, dan uji absobsi air. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bahan MDF memiliki kekerasan yang lebih rendah dibandingkan bahan HMR, namun memiliki densitas yang lebih tinggi. Selain itu, bahan MDF juga menyerap air lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan bahan HMR. Namun, dalam hal ketahanan terhadap tarikan dan impak, bahan HMR menunjukkan peforma yang lebih baik daripada bahan MDF. Penelitian ini memberikan informasi yang berguna dalam pemilihan bahan kayu yang tepat untuk kebutuhan tertentu, terutama hal sifat fisis dan mekanik dari bahan tersebut.Kata Kunci: Sifat Fisis, Sifat mekanik, MDF, HMR, Zwick Roell Z005
Effect of intensity and duration of quantitative feed restriction on broiler caecum microbiota
Authors: JAHANPOUR HOSSEIN , SEIDAVI ALIREZA , QOTBI ALI AHMAD ALAW , DELGADO FERNANDO , GAMBOA SANDRA
Published: December 2023

This study evaluated the effects of quantitative feed restriction with different intensity and duration on broiler intestinal microbial flora. Using a completely randomized design, Ross 308 male broiler chicks (115; 3 replications/ treatment; 10 chicks/replication) were assigned to 5 experimental treatments. These included quantitative feed limitations in 50% (T2,T3) and 25% (T4,T5) lower than the recommended by the Ross 308 broiler catalogue in 2 periods of 7 (T2, T4) and 14 days (T3, T5), with one control treatment (T1; feed intake as ad lib.). All chicks were fed ad lib. before and after the limitation period, until slaughter (day 42). The results showed that quantitative feed restriction had significant effects on microbiota of ceca in broilers except for lactic acid bacteria. A feed restriction of 25% during 7 days (T4) resulted in the highest mean value for coliforms and Escherichia coli; in contrast, a feed restriction of 25% during 14 days (T5) resulted in the highest mean value for lactobacilli and enterobacteria. A feed restriction of 50% during 7 days did not affect microbial count when compared with the control group. The number of total bacteria was higher in T4 although the difference had not been statistically significant from T2 and T3. Major alterations occurred for E. coli and coliforms in T4, lactobacilli and enterobacteriaceae in T5 and enterecoccus in both T3 and T4. It is concluded that a feed restriction of 25% during 7 days (T4) gave rise to the growth of other species than those analyzed in this study whereas a feed restriction of 25% during 14 days increased lactobacilli and enterobacteriaceae.
The Integration of Traditional Symbols and Modern Product Design: Cultural Inheritance and Innovation
Authors: Yijing Chen , Sharudin Sharul Azim
Published: December 2023

This study focuses on integrating traditional symbols and modern product design, exploring how to achieve innovative design while maintaining cultural heritage. The article first analyzes the significance and value of traditional symbols as well as the characteristics and requirements of modern product design. Subsequently, the integration of traditional symbols and modern product design was explored, including the introduction and integration of traditional symbol elements, the reinterpretation and innovative design of traditional symbols, and the combination of traditional symbols and modern technology. Finally, from the perspective of cultural inheritance and innovation, strategies for the integration of traditional symbols and modern product design were proposed, including strengthening the mutual integration of traditional symbols and modern product design, enhancing the innovative ability of traditional symbols, expanding the application fields of traditional symbols, and strengthening the cultivation of talents for traditional symbols and modern product design.
Tannhelsetjenester til eldre med hjemmetjenester – praksis, egenvurdert kunnskap og utfordringer blant norske tannleger og tannpleiere
Authors: Uhlen-Strand Marte-Mari , Hovden Ewa Alicja Szyszko , Schwendicke Falk , Ansteinsson Vibeke Elise , Mdala Ibrahimu , Skudutyte-Rysstad Rasa
Published: December 2023

Hovedbudskap

En betydelig andel tannleger og tannpleiere i Norge opplever at de mangler kunnskap i møte med sårbare eldre pasienter.

Tannbehandling av eldre pasienter med hjemmetjenester sikter oftere mot å lindre akutte orale problemer enn å opprettholde eller forbedre den orale helsen.

En stor andel tannleger og tannpleiere i Norge opplever at de trenger mer tid for å innhente grunnleggende informasjon om disse pasientene, for eksempel medisinlister eller endringer i pasientenes helsetilstand.

Både tannleger og tannpleiere gir ofte råd om bruk av fluorider, børsteteknikk og interdentalt renhold til eldre pasienter med hjemmetjenester, men atskillig færre oppgir å gi kostholdsråd til disse pasientene.

Funnene i denne studien indikerer behov for økt fokus på kommunikasjon, informasjonsutveksling og tverrfaglig samarbeid om eldre pasienter med hjemmetjenester
EVALUATION OF INNOVATIONS IN ENTERPRISES ON THE EXAMPLE OF BULGARIA
Authors:   Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Chobanova Rossitsa
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of the evaluation of innovations in enterprises in Bulgaria and its comparability with that of other European countries. In this connection, the conceptual-categorical apparatus, the used databases and the methodology of their collection and interpretation are discussed. Quantitative analyzes and assessments were carried out in compliance with the requirements of the methodological guidelines of the OECD and Eurostat of the "Frascati" family. Difficulties have been identified in more precisely comparing the evaluations of innovations in Bulgarian enterprises with those in other countries of the European Union, and the reasons for these difficulties have been established. Innovations in Bulgarian enterprises are characterized by different signs. For this purpose, a structural analysis and an analysis of the context were carried out. The obtained results give reason to determine important gaps in the formation of the national innovation policy. Among them is the failure to take into account globalization in the formation of a national environment for the market functioning of the economy, which is expressed in decreasing external and internal demand for new products produced in the country, imbalances in the financing of R&D, etc., which lead to a decrease in innovations in the Bulgarian enterprises. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are defined from the point of view of the formation of an innovation policy adequate to the new realities.
ARE MONEY AGGREGATES GOOD PREDICTORS FOR THE BULGARIAN INFLATION RATE?
Authors:   Toulouse School of Economics, France, Nenovsky Nikola
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this article is to study the relationship between the increase of the money stock and the increase of the price level in the Bulgarian economy through the implementation of a monetarist price gap model and through the study of VAR forecasting performances. Firstly, we obtain that the price gap, namely the difference between the theoretical sustainable price level as defined using the equation of exchange and the observed price level is a relevant predictor for inflation dynamics in Bulgaria. Secondly, the analysis of the performance of VAR forecasts of inflation show that the M2 money supply is a fundamental variable present in the best forecasting models, evaluated through their predictive accuracy, when tested on the recent inflationary upswing which began in the third quarter of 2021. This finding is especially important for Bulgaria, given that its monetary policies are bonded to those of the European Central Bank (ECB) through its local currency board. The ECB’s expansionist monetary policy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can thus be seen as one of the factors explaining the unusually high inflation level in Bulgaria.
FREE TRADE OR PROTECTIONISM? TRADE BARRIERS AND TRADE POLICY OF THE EU
Authors:   New Bulgarian University, Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Marinov Eduard
Published: December 2023

For years, a number of researchers have questioned whether there is an implicit impulse for protectionism hidden behind the tariff and non-tariff liberalization clauses put forward in all new EU agreements, as well as in the Union's participation in various formats of multilateral trade negotiations. On the other hand, the introduction of protectionist measures implemented by many countries around the world is increasingly being observed. In order to summarize and clarify these trends in the development and restructuring of the global trade system and the EU's place in it, the article first summarizes some insights from economic theory and empirical research on free trade and protectionism, then it examines the pre-pandemic trade barriers vis-à-vis the EU, and finally it assesses the “new framework” of bilateral and multilateral preferential trade agreements in the EU trade policy.
The Exploration and Utilization of Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) Genetic Resource in Its Center of Origin
Authors: Alemayehu Desalegn , Benti Tadesse , Beksisa Lemi , Merga Dawit , Getaneh Admikew , Tefera Fekadu , Addisu Melaku
Published: December 2023

Coffee, which is the most popular soft drink in the world, belongs to the genus Coffea in the Rubiaceae family. About 124 species are known in this genus, whereas Coffea arabica L. and Coffea canephora are the two most widely cultivated species worldwide. Coffea arabica is the only tetraploid species in the genus coffea and is self-fertile, while other species are diploid and generally self-incompatible. Ethiopia is the center of origin and diversity for arabica coffee, which is the only species cultivated in the country. The availability of wide genetic variability among the indigenous coffee and the diverse agro-ecologies in the country provided immense possibilities to improve the crop for desirable agronomic and breeding interest traits. Cognizant of this and the occurrence of coffee berry disease (CBD) in Ethiopia for the first time, a coffee breeding program was initiated in the 1970’s aiming at exploiting the available genetic diversity and developing productive varieties combining disease resistance, best quality, and other desirable characteristics. Coffee genetic resource collection, characterization, evaluation, conservation and genetic studies are among the major breeding activities undertaken so far by designing and implementing different breeding strategies following the conventional breeding approach. So far, outstanding achievements have been recorded in collecting 7130 germplasm accessions, generating basic information on the genetics aspects, and developing 44 improved varieties of which seven are F1 hybrids and identifying 149 elite promising genotypes for further evaluation to develop and release a new varieties. Extensive collection of coffee genetic resources from unaddressed areas, and application of molecular breeding techniques such as marker-assisted selection and breeding for stress tolerance, among others, would be the main focus areas of future coffee breeding programs.
A Study on the Effect of Neighborhood Context in the United States on Juvenile Weapon Carrying
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Lee Jae Seung , kim Jung Gyu
Published: December 2023

Possession of weapons among American youth is a significant factor causing fear of crime. In fact, gun attacks by youth are threatening the lives of citizens and causing serious violations of overall social safety. When youth use firearms, the most vulnerable place is school. Therefore, the possession of weapons by students on campus in itself causes serious fear. Such fear in school prevents students from carrying out normal academic activities and causes serious problems in non-academic school activities. Previous studies on youth weapon possession have investigated factors that can influence weapon possession behavior. However, the main explanatory factor revealed in most previous studies focuses on the influence of personal factors such as peer influence or home environment such as parents. Considering these differences from previous studies, this study was planned to explore the influence of regional factors on delinquency and crime as explanatory factors. The research method used logistic regression analysis to examine the impact of regional factors of youth residence on weapon possession. As a result of the study, regional factors were found to be a significant factor influencing the behavior of youth carrying weapons inside and outside of school.
Kamusal Halkla İlişkiler Perspektifinden Afet İletişimi ve Sosyal Medya Kullanımı: Orman Yangınları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: BOZTEPE TAŞKIRAN Hatun , AĞCA Mahmut Enes
Published: December 2023

Afetler toplumun tamamını ya da büyük bir kesimini etkileme ve zarar oluşturma potansiyeli bulunan, bireysel veya grup olarak üstesinden gelmenin olanaklı olmadığı durumlardır. Afetlerin yönetim sorumluluğu ise kamu hizmetleri ile doğrudan bağlantılı olmaları nedeniyle devlet yönetim organlarına atfedilmektedir. Kamu kurumlarının afet dönemlerinde ortaya çıkan yoğun enformasyon ihtiyacını karşılamak üzere gerçekleştirdikleri afet iletişimi ise kamusal halkla ilişkiler bağlamında değerlendirilebilmektedir. Afet iletişimi, afetle ilgili bilgilerin geniş hedef kitlelere hızlı bir biçimde iletilmesini gerektiren bir süreçtir ve sosyal medya afet iletişiminin gerçekleştirilmesi için önemli bir kapasite önermektedir. Bu çalışmada 2021 ve 2022 yıllarında gerçekleşen orman yangınları özelinde sosyal medyanın afet iletişimi amaçlı kullanımını ortaya koymak üzere nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden içerik analizi tekniğinin kullanıldığı bir araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada doğrudan kendi faaliyet alanları ile bağlantılı olması nedeniyle afet iletişimini gerçekleştirmekten sorumlu olan Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı, Orman Genel Müdürlüğü ile Tarım ve Orman Bakanı’nın resmî Twitter hesapları üzerinden bir inceleme yapılmıştır. Hem resmî hesaplarda paylaşılan içerikler hem de bu içeriklere diğer sosyal medya kullanıcılarının verdikleri yanıtların analize tabi tutulması yoluyla sosyal medyanın kamu kurumları ve vatandaşlar tarafından afet iletişimi amaçlı kullanımının tespiti amaçlanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular orman yangınları döneminde afet iletişimini gerçekleştiren kamu kurum ve temsilcilerinin odaklandığı ilk üç amacın bilgilendirme (n=315), meşrulaştırma (n=214) ve açıklama (n=148) olduğuna işaret etmiştir. Hedef kitlelerin ise tepki gösterme (n=3295), temenni bildirme (n=2793) ve destek verme (n=2601) amaçlarına yoğunlaştığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca sosyal medyanın kamusal halkla ilişkilerde afet iletişimi amaçlı kullanımında diyalojik iletişim yaklaşımının benimsenmediği de araştırma bulguları ile ortaya konmuştur.
Analysis of the Importance of User Stories in Agile Development
Authors:   School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China, Lu Dan , Yang Qing ,   School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China, Bi Yingxin ,   School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China, Tian Pingye ,   School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
Published: December 2023

Meeting user needs and improving user experience is an important goal of agile development. User story is an important tool to manage user needs in agile development. User story can clearly convey the users role, needs, values and other information. In response to the problem that the ordering of user stories by UX designers or agile developers is highly subjective, this paper proposes a method for objectively analysing the complex relationships between user stories. Firstly, an application of quality function deployment and dependency structure matrix is proposed to derive the dependency relationships between user stories. Secondly, a user story network is established by taking user stories as nodes and dependencies between user stories as edges. Further, The K-shell method was applied to rank user stories in terms of the strength of constraints, the strength of the constrained, outbound degree and inbound degree between nodes. Finally, a brief case study of an agile game APP is carried out to visually analyze the complex dependencies among user stories, and rank the importance of user stories from the perspective of network, which greatly reduces the response time to user needs.
Technical Adjusting Process of Chinese Construction Professionals: An Explanatory Model
Authors:   Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, Luo Jungang , Santoso Djoen San ,   Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, Zhang Rui ,   CSCEC International Construction CO., Ltd., China, Zheng Bo ,   CSCEC International Construction CO., Ltd., China
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a novel perspective on Chinese construction professionals’ adjusting process to new technical contexts. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, the study identified the mental process, checkpoints, operational process, and reflection as the key components of the adjusting process. Additionally, the research found that technical cognition played a crucial role in supporting the adjusting process, while motivators such as ‘being competent in the job position,’ ‘monetary incentives,’ ‘positional incentives,’ and ‘making good use of their own advantage’ acted as drivers for the process. Based on the findings, the paper proposes an explanatory model that demonstrates the relationships between the adjusting process, technical cognition, and motivators. This study sheds light on international professional adjustment and could inform international project management approaches and further research on Chinese construction professionals’ performance improvement.
How Collaborative Innovation System in Megaprojects Evolves? An Empirical Study of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Project
Authors:   School of Urban Economics and Management, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, China, Chen Xiaoyan , He Qinghua ,   School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Published: December 2023

Infrastructure megaprojects (shortly megaprojects), bringing together heterogeneous stakeholders, e.g. government, owners, and contractors, are an ideal context for developing a collaborative innovation system. This paper presents the evolution of the collaborative innovation system from the perspective of the transformation of stakeholders’ salience and functional roles. We empirically grounded our study on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) megaproject in China, analysed with the stakeholder, innovation, and collaborative innovation system theoretical lens. The case shows that the collaborative innovation system can be divided into four stages, namely the birth stage, development stage, mature stage, and re-innovation stage. Stakeholders’ salience usually remains unchanged with exception of engineering consulting firms, and stakeholders’ functional roles evolve in eight different directions. The study provides practical guidance on dealing with collaborative innovation in infrastructure megaprojects.
Project Management Awards and Professional Development: The Evidence from IPMA
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of organizational sciences, Serbia, Todorović Marija , Toljaga-Nikolić Danijela ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of organizational sciences, Serbia, Obradović Vladimir ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of organizational sciences, Serbia
Published: December 2023

Professional development in the field of project management is getting more attention of research studies in journals in project management field, organizational studies, and human resource management. The facts are showing that we live the time of the projectification of the society, and in time where a public recognition of the outstanding performances, and achieved excellence became a practice and the need of a modern business world and academic environment. However, existing literature lacks the evidence of professional awards benefits and impact on organization, profession, and individuals. The article aims to analysis the importance of global professional awards in the field of project management, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods, and presenting a case study of global project management awards. The findings contribute to existing project management literature in the field of professional development of organizations and individuals, as well as the impact of awards on personal, professional, and organizational level.
Social Selection and Social Influence for Innovation: Coevolution of Relationship Networks and Negative Behaviours for BIM Implementation in Construction Projects
Authors:   School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, Shao Shiting , Cao Dongping ,   School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Published: December 2023

Within temporary and multi-disciplinary construction projects, the implementation of disruptive innovations like building information modelling (BIM) can not only reshape inter-personal relationships but also induce individual negative behaviours toward the changes related to innovation implementation. However, little is known about how these relationships and behaviours mutually impinge upon one another over time. Drawing on the method of stochastic actor-oriented models, this study explores how negative behaviours affect the dynamics of the formal task-oriented communication network and the informal knowledge-oriented advice network for BIM implementation through the social selection mechanism, and how these networks affect the dynamics of negative behaviours through the social influence mechanism. Our results reveal that the social selection mechanism is significant in both the communication and advice networks, whereby communication and advice relationships are more frequently observed between individuals with similar negative behaviours. We also find that compared with the advice network, the communication network has more significant influences on the dynamics of negative behaviours through the social influence mechanism whereby individuals’ negative behaviours become more similar to the behaviours of those with whom they communicate. As an exploratory effort of using a network-behavioural coevolution perspective in the project management domain, this study provides insights into how the complexity of the interdependencies between relationship networks and behaviours can be more effectively managed to facilitate the advancement of innovative technologies such as BIM in the project-based construction industry.
Research on the Cooperation Efficiency of Engineering Project under BIM Context Based on Fuzzy Comprehensive Assessment Method
Authors:   Business School, Hohai University, Nanjing, China, Jin Chenhao , Guo Zhengyu ,   Business School, Hohai University, Nanjing, China, Ma Shuai ,   Shanghai Branch, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China, Sun Xiaorong ,   College of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China, Liu Silu ,   Business School, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
Published: December 2023

Project cooperation is of great importance for engineering project success. Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has brought revolutionary changes on engineering project, however, the impact of BIM technology on the effectiveness of collaboration has not been elaborated. This paper explores the influence degree of BIM technology application on engineering project cooperation by combining questionnaire and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. The influence factors of BIM technology on project cooperation are summarized after literature review and analysis. Then questionnaire survey is conducted, fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method-based quantitative model is applied to find the most and least influential factors. If BIM technology could be rationally used, it will promote the harmonious cooperation between all parties of the project and produce better cooperation benefits. At the same time, the research conclusion also indicates that BIM technology will be accepted and applied in more and more projects as well as become the backbone of the engineering construction field. Moreover, cooperation environment is the most significant factor in the cooperation of BIM to engineering projects. This study is beneficial to promote project cooperation and improve collaboration performance for construction engineering industry.
Research on Performance Evaluation of Agile Project Management Team
Authors:   Business School of Hohai University, Nanjing, China, Wu Mengni , Zhuge Shen ,   Huai'an financial center investment and Construction Co.,Ltd, Huai'an, China
Published: December 2023

With the development of the times, agile has become the direction of transformation for many enterprises, as the traditional project management method approach can no longer meet the needs of users. This study focuses on the characteristics of agile project management team. First, using balanced scorecard and combining the opinions of experts, agile project management team performance measures were identified in four dimensions: financial, customers, processes, and learning and growth. Then, the scoring data of each index is obtained by means of expert scoring. And the weight of each index is calculated by analytic hierarchy process. After the above steps, a performance evaluation index system suitable for agile project management team is formed. Finally, according to the results, some suggestions are put forward for the performance improvement of agile project management team.
Intégration linguistique des élèves-migrants subsahariens dans l’environnement scolaire au Maroc : au croisement d’expériences familiales
Authors: El-Kacimi Badreddine
Published: December 2023

Cette étude examine l’intégration linguistique des élèves immigrants au Maroc. La recherche repose sur un entretien avec six parents d’élèves originaires d’Afrique subsaharienne, visant à explorer leur environnement familial, les expériences de leurs enfants à l’école, et recueillir leurs opinions. Les résultats mettent en évidence que les conditions personnelles et objectives actuelles entravent une réelle intégration. L’environnement familial n’encourage pas l’intégration, car les langues locales et officielles ne jouent qu’un rôle mineur sur le marché du travail, où la préférence est donnée au français. De plus, le Maroc est souvent considéré par ces immigrants comme une étape transitoire vers l’Europe.
FINAL CONSOLIDATION AGE OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE SIBERIAN CRATON
Authors: Donskaya T. V. , Gladkochub D. P. , Sergeev S. A. , Khubanov V. B. , Mazukabzov A. M. , Motova Z. L.
Published: December 2023

Petrographic, geochemical and U-Pb geochronological research studies are done into cataclastic granitoids of the southeastern part of the Irkutsk block of the Sharyzhalgay basement uplift of the Siberian craton – the uplift which is considered southern part of the Tungus superterrane according to most of tectonic schemes. The representative sample of these granitoids corresponds to granodiorite in its geochemical properties and is characterized by high contents of Al2O3, Th, Sr, Ba, low concentrations of K2O, Nb, Y, Yb, a highly fractionated rare earth elements pattern (Lan/Ybn=284), and the absence of europium anomaly. U-Pb geochronological studies of zircon from cataclastic granodiorite were carried out independently by two methods: SIMS and LA-ICP-MS, which showed good consistency of the results. The U-Pb age of the cores of zircon grains with magmatic zoning corresponds to 2893±19 Ma (SIMS method) and 2889±16 Ma (LA-ICP-MS method). These results can be interpreted as the age of the Archean granodiorite protolith. The rims of zircon crystals with the Archean cores, as well as the individual zircon crystals with parallel zoning, yielded ages of 1855±6 Ma (SIMS method) and 1864±5 Ma (LA-ICP-MS method), which record the time of granodiorite transformations. The age of about 1.86 Ga corresponds to the main Early Proterozoic stage of metamorphism, migmatization and magmatism, which show their widespread occurrence in the Sharyzhalgay basement uplift. This age estimate together with the previously published ages for metamorphic and their synchronous magmatic events in the Sharyzhalgay uplift allowed concluding that the Tungus superterrane joined the earlier formed core of the Siberian craton in the time interval 1.85–1.88 Ga. The final stage in the Siberian craton formation is the development of the South Siberian post-collisional magmatic belt, intersecting all large Early Precambrian blocks of the southern part of the Siberian craton, already united into a single structure.
MONITORING OF CHANGES IN THE STRESS-STRAIN STATE OF GEOENVIRONMENT AT THE PETROPAVLOVSK GEODYNAMIC TESTING SITE BASED ON THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL BOREHOLE AND GPS DATA DURING THE ACTIVE PHASE OF PREPARING THE ZHUPANOVSKY EARTHQUAKE (JANUARY 30, 2016, Mw 7.2)
Authors: Gavrilov V. A. , Poltavtseva E. V. , Titkov N. N. , Panteleev I. A. , Buss Yu. Yu.
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the results of comparative analysis of the data regarding the multi-instrumental borehole monitoring data of changes in the geoenvironment stress-strain state and GPS data obtained in the time vicinity of the close strong Zhupanovsky earthquake. The purpose this study was to assess the feasibility of using GPS measurements on routine basis for effective monitoring of strong Kamchatka earthquakes in the area of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The Zhupanovsky earthquake active phase was chosen as a "test" time interval for comparing GPS and borehole monitoring data. This earthquake has been the strongest seismic event since 2000 in terms of the ratio of the earthquake focus length to the hypocentral distance. The time series borehole electromagnetic and geoacoustic data were compared with the dilatation series reflecting the relative changes in the area of a triangle composed of Kamchatka GPS observation network located in the Petropavlovsk geodynamic testing site. The analysis indicates a high degree of consistency in these time series. GPS data obtained during the active phase of the earthquake preparation is agree with the results of mathematical modeling expected values of volumetric strain on the daylight surface on the eve of the earthquake. A joint analysis of borehole and GPS data made it possible to specify the time limits for the stages of change in the stress-strain state of geoenvironment and to resolve ambiguity of interpretation of the electromagnetic and geoacoustic borehole measurement results at the final stage of preparing the Zhupanovsky earthquake.
UAV AERIAL SURVEY IN MONITORING OF COASTAL GEOSYSTEMS IN THE SOUTHERN IRKUTSK AMPHITHEATRE
Authors: Mazaeva O. A. , Yuriev A. A. , Babicheva V. A.
Published: December 2023

Estimating the dynamics of exogenous geological processes and understanding their controlling factors is an urgent task faced by many regions of the world. One of the methods of its solution is monitoring. The paper presents the UAV monitoring results for short-term dynamics of complex exogenous processes at five key sites in the coastal zone south of the Bratsk reservoir. The study area is a part of the platform structure in the south of the Irkutsk amphitheater, which is considered to be relatively stable in terms of geodynamics. There has been developed a methodical scheme for obtaining data series on the dynamics of complex exogenous geological processes in the coastal geosystem. A flight altitude of 50–60 m is optimal to obtain orthophotos with a resolution of 1.1–2.2 cm/px, sufficient to estimate the areal dynamics of the processes, and a DEM with a resolution of 2.6–5.4 cm/px to estimate the volumetric dynamics.

The eroded coastal area at the Rassvet site was measured to be 6900 m2, which corresponds to an average erosion width of 3.45 m per linear meter of coastal length with maximum values of up to 6.51 m. A high rate of coastal erosion in the period 2021–2022 is related to the maximum water level in the Bratsk reservoir, close to the normal headwater level. The assessment of the volumetric dynamics of the coastal gullies yielded negative values, as most of the gully mouths were eroded. The secondary valley-bottom gullies (Mamontov and Barany sites) and coastal gullies (Khadakhan site) are characterized by positive dynamics both in area and volume growth (12–20 m2 and 1.3–35.0 m3, respectively). At the Khadakhan site, the volumetric growth of new and previously observed suffusion sinkholes was 0.45 m3.

The obtained areal and volumetric rates of the exogenous processes can serve as a basis for their modern assessment and prediction of their development in order to prevent and reduce socio-economic risks.
Quality of Life and Psychological Problems in Children with and without Celiac Disease
Authors: Sarani Yaztappeh Jafar , Bakhshani Nour-Mohammad , Fatollahzadeh Saina , Shahraki Touran , Shahraki Mansour , Mohebi Mohammad Davood , Mojahed Azizollah , Shahkaram Homa
Published: December 2023

Background: Celiac disease (CD) triggers an autoimmune response in the body involving the immune system. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the quality of life (QOL) in children with CD and those without CD. Additionally, the study aimed to contrast the self-reported QOL of children with CD with the assessments made by their parents. Methods: In this cross-sectional, case-control study, the QOL of children with CD, aged 6-12 years, was compared with that of age- and gender-matched children without CD. Additionally, the study involved a comparison of the QOL assessments reported by both parents and children. The Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (Kid-KINDL) was used to appraise QOL from the perspectives of both children and their parents. Specifically, the parents completed the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Results: The present results indicated significant differences between children with and without CD in terms of QOL, psychological problems, attention, internalizing symptoms, and externalizing symptoms (as reported by the parents), as well as school performance, self-esteem, and emotional well-being (as reported by children) (P < 0.05). Furthermore, significant differences were observed in the QOL and self-esteem reports between children with CD and their parents (P < 0.05). Conclusions: This study offered valuable insights into the QOL, psychological disorders, and related factors in children with and without CD. Additionally, it underscored the tendency of parents with children suffering from CD to underestimate their children’s QOL.
Potentials of Hyperuricemia and Insulin Levels in Predicting Hypertension in Obese Children: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Dalili Setila , Hassanzadeh Rad Afagh , Salkhori Omid , Dabbaghi Shayan , Karambin Mohammad-Mehdi , Badeli Hamidreza , Koohmanaee Shahin
Published: December 2023

Background: Recent studies in humans show that increased uric acid predicts hyperinsulinemia and obesity. Objectives: Our study aimed to investigate whether hyperuricemia and insulin levels predict hypertension in obese children. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on the records of 161 obese children aged 5 to 15 years old based on the defined inclusion criteria. Children's blood pressure, height, weight, FBS (fasting blood sugar), HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), TG (triglyceride), HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c), urine albumin, creatinine, insulin levels, and uric acid were measured. Data were analyzed by SPSS software. The significance level was considered P < 0.05. Results: According to the data obtained from this study, the mean of SBP (systolic blood pressure) and DBP (diastolic blood pressure) in obese children with hyperuricemia was higher than in obese children without hyperuricemia. The average insulin in obese children and hypertension was higher than in obese children without hypertension, especially in males and the age group of 5 - 10 years. The levels of cholesterol and LDL in hypertensive males were higher than in those with hyperuricemia. HDL was higher in children without hyperuricemia than in children with hyperuricemia. The strongest predictors of uric acid were age (P < 0.001, B = 0.183), HbA1c (P = 0.014, B = 0.255), and cholesterol (P = 0.03, B = -0.007), respectively. Conclusions: Based on this study, there is a relationship between uric acid levels and parameters such as obesity and blood pressure, and the findings showed that increased uric acid predicts hyperinsulinemia and obesity. Therefore, this study indicates that physicians and healthcare workers should consider the level and state of uric acid.
Effective Factors in the Number of Children Among Iranian Women: An Application of Poisson Regression Model
Authors: Ghorbani Raheb , Gharibi Maryam , Ansari-Nia Fayeze , Ghorbani Narges , Safari Habib-Allah , Kahouei Mehdi , Soltani-Kermanshahi Mojtaba
Published: December 2023

Background: The number of children born into a family has a significant impact on a mother’s reproductive system’s physiological health and overall well-being. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effective factors in the number of living children (NLC) among married women in Semnan, Iran, with a particular focus on social, cultural, and economic influences. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined the reproductive histories of 600 married women aged 15 to 49 years from Semnan, Iran. Sample size calculations were based on the principal variable, the expected number of children, using PASS software. The women were selected through a multistage random sampling method from health center lists in 2018 (April-October). The data were collected through interview questionnaires and analyzed using the Quasi-Poisson model. Results: The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age at first marriage for mothers (MAM) and fathers was estimated to be 21.02 (4.80) and 25.10 (4.70) years, respectively. Additionally, the mean (SD) values for the number of expected children (NCEX), living children, and the number of pregnancies were 2.19 (0.96), 1.85 (0.81), and 2.15 (1.03), respectively. Among the variables of interest, only NCEX, the number of pregnancies (with a positive effect), MAM, father’s education, multiple births, and the desire to have children (with a negative effect) significantly influenced NLC. Conclusions: This study recommends implementing an educational program to promote an optimal and ideal family size to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. The age of women at marriage is a significant factor, as an increase in women’s age leads to shorter pregnancy intervals, exposing women to complications, such as premature birth, perinatal death, and intrauterine growth restriction. Policymakers should, therefore, encourage early marriages by fostering a culture and providing supportive facilities.