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The Importance of Building Communities as the 10th Characteristic of Servant Leadership and Organizational Performance
Authors: Creighton-Randall Olayinka
Published: January 2024

Notwithstanding the proliferation of articles that have been written on servant leadership, the majority of these articles have been on developing and/or testing measurements. Very little research has been done on the 10 characteristics of servant leadership and no research has been done on the tenth characteristic which is building communities, especially within organizations. Also, no single definition of building organizational communities can be found in the literature. This chapter reviews what literature exists on building organizational communities and establishes that building organizational communities as servant leaders does have an impact on organizational performance. A definition of building organizational communities is proffered. Future research proposed includes the testing of the applicability of the definition of building organizational communities across various types of organizations. Future research should also explore other characteristics of servant leadership and how they relate to organizational performance.
AI Discrimination in Hiring
Authors: Morin Stacey L.
Published: January 2024

By corporations applying the ethical framework of Rawls justice and fairness and critical race theory (CRT) to artificial intelligence (AI) for hiring, employers can help to ensure that AI systems are used in a fair and just manner and that the rights of workers are protected. AI has become an integral part of modern hiring processes, promising efficiency, objectivity, and data-driven decision-making. However, concerns regarding AI discrimination in hiring have emerged as a critical ethical and societal issue. This chapter delves into the complex dynamics of AI-driven hiring discrimination, exploring its root causes, consequences, and potential solutions. The chapter further provides a comprehensive analysis of AI discrimination in hiring and a best practice rooted in CRT and the ethical framework of Rawls justice and fairness.
The Influence of User Experience and Traffic in Higher Education Websites
Authors: Gani Esther , Ayeni Foluso , Mbarika Victor , Musa Abdullahi I. , Ngwa Oneurine
Published: January 2024

This chapter examines the influence of users' experience and traffic in promoting the visibility of higher education institution websites in low- and middle-income settings. The authors adopted a cross-sectional survey design with quantitative approaches. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 10 was drawn from a population of 46 higher education institutions. Website traffic is moderated in the relationship between users' experience features and website visibility. Users' experience features had positive and significant effects on website visibility. The study confirms website visibility as an underpinning outflow in the relationship between user experience features and visibility of higher education institution websites in low- and middle-income settings.
Can a Student Large Language Model Perform as Well as Its Teacher?
Authors: Gholami Sia , Omar Marwan
Published: January 2024

The burgeoning complexity of contemporary deep learning models, while achieving unparalleled accuracy, has inadvertently introduced deployment challenges in resource-constrained environments. Through meticulous examination, the authors elucidate the critical determinants of successful distillation, including the architecture of the student model, the caliber of the teacher, and the delicate balance of hyperparameters. While acknowledging its profound advantages, they also delve into the complexities and challenges inherent in the process. The exploration underscores knowledge distillation's potential as a pivotal technique in optimizing the trade-off between model performance and deployment efficiency.
Backdoor Breakthrough
Authors: Jones Angel Justo
Published: January 2024

This study introduces “NeuroGuard,” an innovative defense mechanism designed to enhance the security of natural language processing (NLP) models against complex backdoor attacks. Diverging from traditional methodologies, NeuroGuard employs a sophisticated variant of the k-means clustering algorithm, meticulously crafted to detect and neutralize hidden backdoor triggers in data. This novel approach is universally adaptable, providing a robust safeguard across a wide range of NLP applications without sacrificing performance. Through rigorous experimentation and in-depth comparative analysis, NeuroGuard outperforms existing defense strategies, significantly reducing the effectiveness of backdoor attacks. This breakthrough in NLP model security represents a crucial step forward in protecting the integrity of language-based AI systems.
Adapting to Change
Authors: Basharat Mahmoud , Omar Marwan
Published: January 2024

The rapid evolution of cyber threats in digital communication necessitates robust and adaptive natural language processing (NLP) models, especially for spam detection. This chapter explores the effectiveness and sustainability of adversarial training in NLP models within dynamic spam detection contexts. The authors investigate how adversarially trained models illustrate the concept drift phenomenon. The findings reveal significant insights into the limitations and potential of adversarial training, providing a nuanced understanding of its long-term implications in real-world deployment scenarios. This research contributes to the broader understanding of NLP model resilience, emphasizing the necessity of continuous model evolution to maintain efficacy in changing cyber environments.
From Attack to Defense
Authors: Omar Marwan
Published: January 2024

In recent academic discussions surrounding the textual domain, there has been significant attention directed towards adversarial examples. Despite this focus, the area of detecting such adversarial examples remains notably under-investigated. In this chapter, the authors put forward an innovative approach for the detection of adversarial examples within the realm of natural language processing (NLP). This approach draws inspiration from the local outlier factor (LOF) algorithm. The rigorous empirical evaluation, conducted on pertinent real-world datasets, leverages classifiers based on long short-term memory (LSTM), convolutional neural networks (CNN), and transformer architectures to pinpoint adversarial incursions. The results underscore the superiority of our proposed technique in comparison to recent state-of-the-art methods, namely DISP and FGWS, achieving an impressive F1 detection accuracy rate of up to 94.8%.
Revolutionizing Malware Detection
Authors: Omar Marwan
Published: January 2024

Cybercrime has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry in recent years. Malware deployment is one of these cybercrimes' most common aspects. This malicious software has shown its ability to cripple large commercial organizations and collect significant financial tolls up to billions of dollars yearly. It targets a variety of industries, sectors, corporations, and even individual entities without discrimination. Malware writers continuously hone their techniques and raise the bar on their sophistication, creating difficult-to-detect malware that may be left unnoticed in the background for extended periods of time to get around security measures. The first accuracy rate of the baseline model is a phenomenal 98%. The accuracy of the CNN model increases to an astonishing 99.183% by increasing its complexity, outperforming the performance of the bulk of CNN models reported in the literature. This CNN model is used to forecast the appearance of new malware samples in our dataset, further demonstrating its effectiveness.
Impact of Auditing and Feedback in the Face of Resistance to Organizational Change in the Healthcare Industry
Authors: Servidio Arden E.
Published: January 2024

The advent of telehealth has ushered in a transformative era in healthcare, demanding not only technological innovation but also a fundamental shift in organizational culture. This chapter underscores the indispensable role of an audit-centric culture in healthcare organizations navigating the telehealth landscape. By embracing and valuing organizational audits of processes, policies, and patient experiences, healthcare organizations empower themselves to optimize costs, enhance health outcomes, elevate patient satisfaction, and bolster overall effectiveness. In a digital age where adaptability and continuous improvement are paramount, the cultivation of an audit-centric culture emerges not as an option but as an imperative for healthcare organizations seeking not just to survive but to thrive. This research offers a compelling narrative of the benefits and strategies of embracing audits as a cornerstone of organizational excellence in telehealth-driven healthcare environments.
Impaired Driving as a Public Health Concern and Healthcare Technology Approaches
Authors: McLester Quatavia
Published: January 2024

Drunk driving remains a pervasive issue in the United States, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 28 lives daily, with over 10,000 annual fatalities over the past decade. While existing measures and interventions have shown some effectiveness, they remain insufficient in addressing the multifaceted nature of this public health crisis. Therefore, this inquiry endeavors to explore and develop cutting-edge healthcare technologies and public health strategies to reduce drunk driving incidents and alleviate their profound societal impact. This public health inquiry adopts a perspective paper format, synthesizing contemporary methodologies and insights from industry practices and academic literature. By exploring the development and implementation of innovative healthcare technologies and public health interventions, this chapter contributes to advancing the field and enhancing road safety nationwide. This holistic approach seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences of drunk driving, ultimately protecting individuals, families, and society.
Exploring Healthcare Technologies and Their Role in Alleviating Parental Burnout
Authors: McLester Quatavia
Published: January 2024

The rise of teleworking, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought forth a multitude of challenges for employees, particularly single parents. This has resulted in parental burnout, intensified stress, and heightened workplace pressure. Balancing remote work and parenting within the home has caused a concerning surge in stress levels. However, healthcare technology tools have emerged as vital resources for aiding single parents in managing teleworking stress. Healthcare technology tools, like smartphone apps, texting apps, and tele-mental health services, are instrumental in assisting single parents in managing teleworking stress. As organizations adapt to the evolving work landscape, these technology tools continue to be vital for supporting employees, particularly single parents, in navigating the challenges of remote work. This chapter offers a comprehensive exploration of existing literature, shedding light on proactive support for single parents through healthcare technology tools, with full employer support.
Effect of Anodizing Voltage and Tobacco Extract Addition on the Structure of Porous Anodic Aluminum Oxide (PAAO) Layer
Authors: Mustofa Akhmad Zein Eko , Adhika Damar Rastri , Ramelan Aditianto , Susana Susana
Published: January 2024

Porous Anodic Aluminum oxide (PAAO) is a porous oxide layer resulting from anodization. The structure of PAAO is influenced by anodization parameters, i.e., voltage and electrolyte composition. Increasing anodization voltage can affect the process of pore formation and oxide growth during anodization. Adding additives such as ethanol, propanol, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) can increase pore regularity and affect the structure of PAAO. In this study, tobacco extract (TE) was added to the oxalic acid-based anodizing solution. TE has many active compounds that may affect pore formation and oxide growth. Morphological analysis shows decreased pore diameter when adding tobacco extracts with concentrations of 0, 0.1, and 0.5 g/L, namely 43.92, 41.42, and 37.8 nm at anodization voltage 40 V. In anodization with a voltage of 60 V, a decrease in pore diameter was obtained with 46.47, 34.24, and 26.8 nm for adding tobacco extract 0, 0.1, and 0.5 g/L. The thickness of PAAO increases from 6.45 µm to 16.87 µm with increasing anodization voltage and tobacco extract concentration. The increase of tobacco extract concentration can lead to the decrease of the XRD peak intensity, where the sequence of the most significant decrease was observed for the peaks of (111), (220), (200), and (311), respectively. A decrease in the intensity ratio of (111) and (220) AAO peaks indicates the influence of tobacco extract on the anodization process. Further thermal analysis by Thermo-gravimetric (TG) shows an increase in mass loss from 1.47 to 5.37% with increasing tobacco extract concentration from 0 g/L to 0.5 g/L. TG results indicate the incorporation of tobacco extract in the inner pore wall.
Fabrication and Characterization of Nano-Structured ZnS:Cu LED
Authors: Nurlis Aulia Ghifari , Adhika Damar Rastri , Nuruddin Ahmad , Aska Yulian , Pradana Arfat
Published: January 2024

A wide range of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) applications, from general lighting to transmission sources of the Visual Light Communication (VLC) system, makes the LEDs very important to be developed. This research focuses on comparing LED performance due to the variation in surface size and shape of the LED. The research method is carried out with a simulation and an experimental approach. Before the experiment, the LED was simulated with nanopattern variations to determine the best fabrication parameter. The simulation method is carried out using Ansys Lumerical FDTD 2021. The experiment method used to fabricate nanopatterns on the surface of a semiconductor LED layer uses the nanoimprint lithography method. Stamps for nanoimprint lithography are made using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and the nanopattern sources are obtained from DVD and Blu-ray grating patterns. The characterization of nanoscale patterns was carried out using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The light emission intensity is measured using a lux meter at a series of emission angles. The results obtained from this research are that the smaller the width and the periodicity of the grating nanopattern, the light produced will be distributed at a wider angle, but the light intensity will decrease; conversely, for a planar surface without a grating nanopattern, level of focus and intensity of light will be higher. In addition, the thicker the ZnS:Cu layer, the better the intensity of the light produced.
Synthesis of Titanate Nanosheets from Indigenous Indonesian Ilmenite Minerals
Authors: Maulana Fakhri Akbar , Yuwono Akhmad Herman , Sofyan Nofrijon , Dhaneswara Donanta , Lalasari Latifa Hanum , Herbirowo Satrio
Published: January 2024

Titanate nanosheets are a type of 2-dimensional nanomaterial with vast applications in electronics, energy storage, and photocatalysis due to their superior properties, such as their large specific surface area and excellent electrical conductivity. Titanate nanosheets are expected to be the material precursor of TiO2 nanostructures with further treatment. The current research aims to synthesize titanate nanosheets using the natural mineral ilmenite from Indonesia through the hydrothermal method. X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunaeur-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis were used to characterize the chemical composition, crystal structure, shape, size, and specific surface area of the prepared samples. The structure phase of the as-synthesized sample is known to be layered titanate. The as-synthesized nanosheet sample has a diameter ranging from 2.5 to 4 μm and BET surface areas of approximately 40 m2/g. This concise hydrothermal method could create 2-dimensional structured nanomaterials from Indonesian local minerals.
Importance of the Use of Amorphous Gabions in the Face of a Possible Scour on the Continental-Peru Bridge
Authors: Atachsgua Diego E.F. , Collahua Jorge V.H. , Mogrovejo Rubén E.G.
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this article is to demonstrate the importance and necessity of applying amorphous gabions around the pillars of the continental bridge, to counteract the impact of scour. For the development of the research, the local scour that occurs in the pillars of the Continental Bridge (Madre de Dios, Peru) was calculated, analyzed and compared for return periods of 100 and 500 years; The Hec Ras software was used to perform the hydraulic modeling. The development of the article was accomplished by compiling scour calculation methodologies, such as the Colorado State University (CSU) method. Additionally, it was possible to reach the conclusion that, when working with the CSU method, more real values ​​are obtained in terms of local scour.
Attachment styles, mental health, and trauma during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in an Italian adult population
Authors: Ierardi Elena , Bottini Marta , Preti Emanuele , Di Pierro Rossella , Madeddu Fabio , Riva Crugnola Cristina
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted adults’ mental health around the world. Various studies highlighted the role of sociodemographic risk factors, including age, gender, and level of education, in increasing this impact. Although insecure attachment styles are considered a vulnerability factor for psychopathology and difficulties in coping with stressful situations, few studies have examined the role of attachment styles in relation to psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to investigate the role of attachment styles in affecting psychopathological problems and post-traumatic symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of Italian adults (N=1548). During the first lockdown in Italy, the Attachment Style Questionnaire, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, and Symptom Checklist 90-Revised were administered to the participants to assess attachment styles, trauma-related symptoms, and psychopathological problems. The results showed that 41% of the participants had symptoms of clinical and subclinical relevance during the pandemic. Anxious and avoidant insecure attachment styles predicted psychopathological problems and post-traumatic symptoms, whereas secure attachment style was a protective factor. Our results highlighted the significant role played by the quality of attachment styles on adult mental health during the pandemic, providing valuable elements for targeted psychological support interventions.
Attachment orientations and emotion regulation: new insights from the study of interpersonal emotion regulation strategies
Authors: Messina Irene , Calvo Vincenzo , Grecucci Alessandro
Published: January 2024

A crucial point for the understanding of the link between attachment and emotion regulation concerns the individual tendency in turning to others to alleviate distress. Most previous studies in this field have considered almost exclusively intra-personal forms of emotion regulation, neglecting the role of social interaction in emotion regulation processes. In the present study, instead, we focused on interpersonal emotion regulation. 630 adults were assessed for their attachment orientations, general difficulties in emotion regulation, and habitual intra-personal and interpersonal emotion regulation strategies. Results showed that the imbalance between the hyper-activation and deactivation of the attachment system, which characterize unsecure attachment, reflects a correspondent imbalance in the use of emotion regulation strategies, with an exaggerated dependence on other associated with attachment anxiety and pseudo-autonomy associated to attachment avoidance.
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone: a case report
Authors: Abu-Dayeh Ala , Alhyassat Samir
Published: January 2024

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone is rare. Histologically, it resembles leiomyosarcoma of soft tissue. Given the rarity of this entity, its diagnosis should be made only after clinical studies and workup have excluded metastasis from other sites. Herein, we describe an additional case of primary bone leiomyosarcoma. We report a 32-year-old female patient, who presented with right knee pain and was found to have a right distal femur mass by imaging studies. Biopsy showed a neoplasm composed of fascicles of spindle cells, arranged in different patterns, with significant pleomorphism. The tumor cells were positive for smooth muscle actin, focally positive for desmin and H-caldesmon. No other masses in the body were detected by imaging studies. The diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma of the bone was rendered. Given the broad diagnostic differential of primary bone leiomyosarcoma, it is important to be aware of this rare bone tumor phenotype and of its histomorphologic and immunohistochemical features for an accurate diagnosis.
Bowel preparation protocol for hospitalized patients ages 50 years or older: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: He Yu , Liu Qi , Chen Yi-Wen , Cui Li-Jian , Cao Kai , Guo Zi-Hao
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer progressively increase with age and become particularly prominent after the age of 50 years. Therefore, the population that is ≥ 50 years in age requires long-term and regular colonoscopies. Uncomfortable bowel preparation is the main reason preventing patients from undergoing regular colonoscopies. The standard bowel preparation regimen of 4-L polyethylene glycol (PEG) is effective but poorly tolerated.

AIM

To investigate an effective and comfortable bowel preparation regimen for hospitalized patients ≥ 50 years in age.

METHODS

Patients were randomly assigned to group 1 (2-L PEG + 30-mL lactulose + a low-residue diet) or group 2 (4-L PEG). Adequate bowel preparation was defined as a Boston bowel preparation scale (BBPS) score of ≥ 6, with a score of ≥ 2 for each segment. Non-inferiority was prespecified with a margin of 10%. Additionally, the degree of comfort was assessed based on the comfort questionnaire.

RESULTS

The proportion of patients with a BBPS score of ≥ 6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2, as demonstrated by intention-to-treat (91.2% vs 91.0%, P = 0.953) and per-protocol (91.8% vs 91.0%, P = 0.802) analyses. Furthermore, in patients ≥ 75 years in age, the proportion of BBPS scores of ≥ 6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2 (90.9% vs 97.0%, P = 0.716). Group 1 had higher comfort scores (8.85 ± 1.162 vs 7.59 ± 1.735, P < 0.001), longer sleep duration (6.86 ± 1.204 h vs 5.80 ± 1.730 h, P < 0.001), and fewer awakenings (1.42 ± 1.183 vs 2.04 ± 1.835, P = 0.026) than group 2.

CONCLUSION

For hospitalized patients ≥ 50 years in age, the bowel preparation regimen comprising 2-L PEG + 30-mL lactulose + a low-residue diet produced a cleanse that was as effective as the 4-L PEG regimen and even provided better comfort.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Bangladeshi children: Analysis of 100 cases
Authors: Mazumder Md Wahiduzzaman , Benzamin Md
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is defined as bleeding that occurs proximal to the ligament of Treitz and can sometimes lead to potentially serious and life-threatening clinical situations in children. Globally, the cause of UGIB differs significantly depending on the geographic location, patient population and presence of comorbid conditions.

AIM

To observe endoscopic findings of UGIB in children at a tertiary care center of Bangladesh.

METHODS

This retrospective study was carried out in the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition of Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujib Medical University, a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh, between January 2017 and January 2019. Data collected from hospital records of 100 children who were 16 years of age or younger, came with hematemesis, melena or both hematemesis and melena. All patients underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (Olympus CV 1000 upper gastrointestinal video endoscope) after initial stabilization. Necessary investigations to diagnose portal hypertension and chronic liver disease with underlying causes for management purposes were also done.

RESULTS

A total of 100 patients were studied. UGIB was common in the age group 5-10 years (42%), followed by above 10 years (37%). Hematemesis was the most common presenting symptom (75%) followed by both hematemesis and melena (25%). UGIB from ruptured esophageal varices was the most common cause (65%) on UGI endoscopy followed by gastric erosion (5%) and prolapsed gastropathy (2%). We observed that 23% of children were normal after endoscopic examination.

CONCLUSION

Ruptured esophageal varices were the most common cause of UGIB in children in Bangladesh. Other causes included gastric erosions and prolapsed gastropathy syndrome.
Nomogram to predict gas-related complications during transoral endoscopic resection of upper gastrointestinal submucosal lesions: Clinical significance
Authors: Wen Xu-Peng , Wan Qi-Quan
Published: January 2024

Transoral endoscopic resections in treating upper gastrointestinal submucosal lesions have the advantages of maintaining the integrity of the gastrointestinal lumen, avoiding perforation and reducing gastrointestinal fistulae. They are becoming more widely used in clinical practice, but, they may also present a variety of complications. Gas-related complications are one of the most common, which can be left untreated if the symptoms are mild, but in severe cases, they can lead to rapid changes in the respiratory and circulatory systems in a short period, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to predict the occurrence of gas-related complications early and take preventive measures actively. Based on the authors' results in the prepublication of the article “Nomogram to predict gas-related complications during transoral endoscopic resection of upper gastrointestinal submucosal lesions,” and in conjunction with our evaluation and additions to the relevant content, radiographs may help screen patients at high risk for gas-related complications. Controlling blood glucose levels, shortening the duration of surgery, and choosing the most appropriate surgical resection may positively impact the prognosis of patients at high risk for gas-related complications during transoral endoscopic resection of upper gastrointestinal submucosal lesions.
Research on the Forming Process of Bimetal Composite Pipe by
Hydroforming
Authors: Tang Yue
Published: January 2024

Bimetal composite pipe has higher strength and is more corrosion and high
temperature resistant compared to single metal pipe, making it a new type of
pipe that is being gradually applied to important industrial fields such as
aviation and aerospace manufacturing. To study the hydraulic forming mechanism
of bimetal composite pipes, the forming process is divided into three stages:
liner pipe elastic–plastic deformation, base pipe loading, and unloading. The
stress and strain relation between the liner and base pipe during the gradual
increase in hydraulic pressure is analyzed, and the range of selected internal
pressure required for composite pipe formation and the relation between residual
contact pressure and internal pressure for the liner–base pipe interface are
obtained. The accuracy of analytical predictions for the contact pressure and
the axial and circumferential strains on the outer wall of the base pipe during
the forming process is verified through numerical simulation and composite pipe
forming experiments. Through this analysis, the appropriate internal pressure
for forming can be selected and the residual contact pressure between the layers
can be effectively regulated to ensure quality formation of composite pipes,
depending on different materials and working conditions. Effective guidance for
production practices can be provided by theoretical analysis and numerical
simulation during the development of bimetal pipe composite process.
Characteristics of drowning cases in different age and sex groups according to the results of a retrospective study
Authors: Voloshynovych Volodymyr M. , Voloshynovych Viktoriia M. , Voloshynovych Marian S.
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the factors for drowning death such as age and sex. The article provides data from Ukraine, where the mortality rate from drowning is 4.69 per 100,000 population, which ranks it 31st in the world.

The aim of article focuses on documenting the characteristic of drowning death cases in different age and sex groups in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine, where 178 drowning cases were analyzed from 2010 to 2014. Analyzed drowning cases for which autopsies were performed at the Ivano-Frankivsk Autopsy Room from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2014.

The article concludes that age and sex are important predictors of drowning and that individualized prevention strategies are needed for different population groups. The data show that drowning mortality was highest among men aged 31 to 40 years (41 of the total 141 cases; 29.07%), and mortality among women was highest among those aged 61 to 70 years (7 of the total 37 cases; 18.92%) and 71 to 80 years (7 of the total 37 cases; 18.92%). The ratio of male to female deaths was almost 4 : 1, with a mortality rate of 79.21% for men and 20.79% for women. The review also identifies an association between alcohol consumption and drowning deaths, suggesting that targeted prevention efforts are needed for high-risk populations, such as young adults and men. The article emphasizes the importance of further research to better understand the underlying factors and develop effective prevention strategies.
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinde Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Düzeyinin ve Etkileyen Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: TEKBAŞ Serap , DAL YILMAZ Ümran , POLA Ganna
Published: January 2024

Giriş: Sağlıklı olmayı ve sağlığı sürdürmeyi sağlayacak bilgilere erişme, anlama ve kullanma

becerilerini tanımlayan sağlık okuryazarlığı bireylerin kendi sağlığı ile ilgili doğru karar alabilme

durumu ile ilişkilidir.

Amaç: Bu çalışmada hemşirelik öğrencilerinin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyini ve sağlık okuryazarlığı

düzeyini etkileyen faktörlerin belirlemesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipteki çalışmamızın örneklem grubunu hemşirelik bölümünde

öğrenim gören 538 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veri toplama aracı olarak, araştırmacılar tarafından

hazırlanan kişisel bilgi formu ve yetişkin sağlık okuryazarlık ölçeği kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin yetişkin sağlık okuryazarlık ölçek puan ortanca değeri 15

olarak bulunmuştur. Birinci sınıftaki öğrencilerin yetişkin sağlık okuryazarlığı ölçek puan ortancası

diğer sınıflara göre daha düşük bulunmuştur (p
COVID-19 Perceptions, Avoidance and Vaccine Attitudes of Nursing Students: Case of Türkiye
Authors: ULAŞ KARAAHMETOĞLU Gülşen , ARABACI Zeynep
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study was carried out to investigate the factors related to the attitudes of nursing students to avoid COVID-19, their perceptions of the disease, and their attitudes towards the vaccine.

Methods: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Nursing students (n = 354) studying at a university in Turkey formed the sample. Online forms included the descriptive characteristics survey form, the avoidance from COVID-19 attitudes scale, the COVID-19 disease perception scale and the COVID-19 vaccine attitudes scale.

Results: The students’ mean COVID-19 disease perception scale dangerousness subscale score was 3.86 ± 0.77 and mean contagiousness subscale score was 3.73 ± 0.99. The students’ mean avoidance from COVID-19 attitudes scale cognitive avoidance subscale score was 2.29 ± 0.92 and mean behavioral avoidance subscale score was 3.40 ± 1.04. the students’ mean COVID-19 vaccine attitudes scale positive attitude subscale score was 3.62 ± 1.08 and mean negative attitude subscale score was 3.42 ± 0.89. the women had higher scores than the men (p
Exploring Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Turkish Academics
Authors: TEMEL Ayla , MERMER Gülengül , EMLEK SERT Zuhal
Published: January 2024

Background: Health literacy has become an important health policy and health promotion agenda item in recent years. In addition, it is thought that academicians have an important role in the development of health literacy in society. With this research, it was aimed to examine the level of health literacy and related factors in academicians.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in all faculties of a university in Turkey. Academicians were selected by stratified and simple random sampling (293). In the collection of data, it was prepared by the researchers by examining the literature; Personal Information Form and Health Literacy Scale were used.

Results: Mean score on the Health Literacy Scale was 108.49 ± 10.66. Higher scores were obtained by females, those who did not smoke or drink alcohol, those who always ate healthily, those who had had no difficulties in accessing health services, and those who perceived their quality of life and general health as very good, and the difference was found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was determined that the health literacy level of the academicians was between “I have a little difficulty” and “I have no difficulty”. Academicians have an important position as role models in the development of society. For this reason, it is important to initiate projects to increase the health literacy levels of academicians.
Çocuklarda Stresin Duygusal Yeme Davranışına Etkisi
Authors: DEMİRAL Ümran , BAŞKALE Hatice
Published: January 2024

Giriş: Çocuklar anksiyete gibi duyguları bastırmak için yemeye başlandığında bu durum duygusal yeme ile sonuçlanabilir.

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı çocuklarda stresin duygusal yeme davranışına etkisini belirlemektir.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı kesitsel çalışmanın örneklemini 5. ve 6. Sınıfta öğrenim gören 291 öğrenci oluştur-muştur. Veriler Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu, Çocuk ve Adölesanlar için Duygusal Yeme Ölçeği ve Ço-cuklarda (8-11 Yaş) Algılanan Stres Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tek yönlü varyans analizi, pearson korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Çocukların yaş ortalaması 10.50±0.50, %58.1’i kız, boylarının ortalaması 143.56±7.88, kilola-rının ortalaması 37.30±7.64 ve beden kitle indekslerinin ortalaması 18.01±2.86’dır. Çocuklarda Algılanan Stres Ölçeği ile Kaygı-Öfke-Hayal Kırıklığı Alt Boyutu arasında (r=.183, p
Türkiye’de Hemşirelik Eğitiminin 2015-2023 Yılları Arası Güncel Durumu
Authors: ARSLAN YÜRÜMEZOĞLU Havva , KOCAMAN Gülseren
Published: January 2024

Giriş: Ülkemizde uzun yıllardır hemşirelik programları ve öğrenci kontenjanları sayılarının hızla artışı, buna karşın eğitici sayılarının yetersiz olması hemşirelik eğitimi ile ilgili en önemli sorunların başında gelmekte¬dir. Bu kronik sorunlara veriler ışığında bakmak sorunu doğru değerlendirmek açısından önemlidir.

Amaç: Yetersiz eğitici ve fazla öğrenci sayılarına yönelik güncel durumu ve yıllar içindeki değişimi yansıt¬mak ve Yükseköğretim Kurulu tarafından belirlenen program açma kriterlerine uyum açısından hemşirelik programlarını değerlendirmektir.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı türde yürütülen araştırmada, hemşirelik lisans ve lisansüstü programlarında 2015-2023 yılları arasındaki öğrenci, mezun, eğitici sayıları ilgili istatistiklerden ve üniversitelerin web sayfalarından elde edilmiştir. Veriler Microsoft Excel programında tanımlayıcı istatistikler kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Toplam 153 üniversitede eğitim veren hemşirelik lisans programı sayısı 184’dür ve programların büyük çoğunluğu sağlık bilimleri fakülteleri bünyesinde yer almaktadır. Hemşirelik programlarının öğrenci kontenjanlarının 17895, öğretim üyesi sayısının 1367, öğretim elemanı sayısının 1239 olduğu, bir öğretim üyesine düşen öğrenci sayısının ortalama 68.7, bir öğretim elemanına düşen öğrenci sayısının ise ortalama 27.9 olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Bu çalışmanın sonuçları; hemşirelik programları ve öğrenci kontenjanlarının plansız ve kontrolsüz artışının, yetersiz eğitici sayısı ile birleştiğinde hemşirelik eğitim kalitesini tehdit ettiğini göstermektedir. Araştırma sonuçları, öğrenci kontenjanları ve istihdam ile ilgili ulusal karar vericilerin yanı sıra hemşirelik programlarının eğiticileri ve eğitim yöneticileri için bir uyarı niteliğindedir.
Ética de la responsabilidad y cuidado en un horizonte de inteligencia artificial sostenible
Authors: Terrones Rodriguez Antonio Luis
Published: January 2024

A menudo, el destello de los beneficios que reporta la inteligencia artificial en numerosos espacios, eclipsa los impactos medioambientales de esta tecnología. En este sentido, en un contexto marcado por la superación de los límites planetarios, es conveniente iniciar una senda reflexiva que aspire a plantear una inteligencia artificial sostenible. El compromiso con la responsabilidad y el cultivo del cuidado modelan un marco ético para la realización de la sostenibilidad como un ideal moral indispensable para el presente y el futuro de los intelectos sintéticos. El reconocimiento y la estimación de la vulnerabilidad de la biosfera constituyen dos piezas claves para comprender los efectos de una agencia moral mediada por la tecnología.
De Sócrates y la filosofía como arte de vivir a la Práctica Filosófica
Authors: Cotanda Ricart Inmaculada
Published: January 2024

Este artículo se centra en presentar una nueva forma, aunque paradójicamente antigua, de entender la filosofía. Se trata de la filosofía como arte de vivir, cuyo ejemplo paradigmático lo encontramos en la figura socrática, aquel personaje enigmático del siglo V a. C que impactó a la humanidad no tanto por su obra como por su vida y su forma de filosofar. En este artículo, trataremos de comprender tanto el significado como el valor de su filosofía, partiendo de la revitalización que ha hecho de la misma el historiador Pierre Hadot. Finalmente, veremos cómo la Práctica Filosófica se abre paso en nuestra actualidad con el fin de recuperar este espíritu originario con el que nació la filosofía.
Voces éticas y educación en tiempos veloces: una reflexión
Authors: Moreno Pérez Carlos María
Published: January 2024

Este es artículo es una reflexión en torno a la sociedad VUCA y BANI en la que nos hallamos inmersos. Tras caracterizar a una y otra, se describe las dos crisis que han marcado a esta sociedad: la primera, es la crisis económico-financiera del 2008 y, la segunda, es la crisis que generó la COVID-19 (2019). A estas dos, se le unía otra subyacente, en la sociedad, que es la llamada “crisis de valores” que alcanzó a distintas partes de la sociedad. También, se describe cómo en las últimas dos décadas se ha agravado una crisis medio ambiental que se está produciendo a escala mundial. Además, a estas dos crisis, se añade una crisis geopolítica de alcance imprevisibles, para el conjunto, de la población mundial que se refleja en la invasión por parte de Rusia de Ucrania y el agravado conflicto palestino-israelí con las consecuencias que tienen tanto una como la otra en la población mundial. El impacto de esta situación que se refleja en la sociedad lleva al autor a plantearse su impacto en las personas, en las distintas partes implicadas en la tarea de educar y el reflejo/la necesidad de unas voces éticas en la Educación.
Applying IB Knowledge to IB Researchers: The Academic Capability Building and Knowledge Creation Process
Authors: Kim Heejin , Harzing Anne-Wil
Published: January 2024

Using the lens of Nonaka’s knowledge creation theory, we suggest the most effective ways of academic capability building for enhanced knowledge creation. Through an ex-post reflection on the first author’s recent experiences, we provide a framework and vocabulary that opens up new ways of understanding academic capability building and the academic knowledge creation process. We suggest that applying IB knowledge to our own profession may help us to better understand our own knowledge creation process.
Editorial
Authors: Hand Michael , Gatley Jane
Published: January 2024

We are pleased to present the second part of our double special issue on university philosophy outreach programs. The first six articles on this theme appeared in Issue 10(1) and the final three are published here. Also included in this issue are two regular articles: one on acts of thought in the community of inquiry and one on the experience of teaching philosophy in Icelandic schools.
Doing philosophy: Beyond books and classrooms
Authors: Bland Kaz , Wilson Rob
Published: January 2024

‘Philosophy in community’ projects provide powerful, immersive introductions to philosophical thinking for both children and tertiary students. Such introductions can jumpstart transformative learning as well as diversify who seeks out philosophy in the longer term, both in schools and in universities. Using survey responses from teachers, parents, participants, staff, and volunteers of two such programs—Eurekamp Oz! and Philosothon—we show how participants find value in engaging in communities of inquiry and philosophical thinking more broadly. We argue correspondingly that such philosophy in community projects are an asset to universities, both as highly successful university outreach programs and in offering high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students mentoring and employment opportunities utilising their growing philosophical skills. For these reasons, philosophy in community programs provide alternative and supplementary pathways into sustained philosophical thinking to those available within traditional philosophy in the classroom approaches.
Teaching philosophy in compulsory education:
A dive into teachers’ experiences and effects
Authors: Björnsson Jóhann
Published: January 2024

This paper presents findings from qualitative research on teachers’ experiences of practising philosophy in Icelandic schools and its effects on their work and students. The research question is: What are the teachers’ experiences of teaching philosophy in compulsory education, and how do these experiences shape their practices and affect their students? Nine philosophy teachers from South-West Iceland were interviewed from January to June 2021. Findings show both opportunities and challenges of practising philosophy with students. Opportunities consist of students’ training in democratic living, reflective thinking, and a better understanding of various subject matters if the tools of philosophy are used. For teachers, the main challenge of doing philosophy is the uncertainty in the classroom when teaching through dialogue.
Взаимосвязь социально-психологического портрета личности новобранца с успешностью его адаптации к армейским условиям
Authors: DZÎC Ilona
Published: January 2024

The article describes the results of the study on the relationship between the socio-psychological portrait of a new recruit and his or her successful adaptation to the military environment. The empirical study was organized to identify the peculiarities of the adaptation of conscripts to the army environment by identifying their personality characteristics. A sample of 302 recruits aged 18-24 years was selected for the study. In this study, we aimed to defi ne the objectives, hypotheses and tasks of the research, as well as to present statistical data and correlations of the variables analyzed, such as character emphasis, neuropsychic stability, self-esteem, motivation and stress resistance. Analysis of the data allows us to conclude that a set of relatively stable personal characteristics in military personnel plays a key role in their successful adaptation to a wide range of situations encountered in the military environment.
Сексуальность в пожилом возрасте: стереотипы и возможности
Authors: ТОЛСТАЯ Светлана , СЛАВИНСКИ Марина
Published: January 2024

The research discusses the main ageist stereotypes associated with sexuality in older individuals, as well as presents and analyzes the results of an empirical study of the characteristics of sexual activity in the elderly. This article presents the findings of a study focused on peculiarities of sexual manifestation in old age. The study involved 202 participants, of which 107 (53%) were women and 95 (47%) men, all of whom were residents of the Israeli Center for Psychological Help in Life Crises. The age distribution among the participants was as follows: 62-71 years old – 77.2%; 72-79 years old - 35.4%; 80 years old and older –26.1%. The experiment showed that the subject of sexuality remains relevant for older individuals, and they do not perceive societal barriers to expressing their sexuality. the cessation of sexual activity is found to be directly linked not to age but rather to the absence of a sexual partner or declining health. The study’s results indicate that 62.5% of respondents in committed relationships are sexually active. Among divorced individuals, this percentage rises to 68.2%, whereas widowed respondents exhibit the lowest level of sexual activity at 16.3%, which aligns with expectations.
Жертвенная позиция личности: взаимосвязь с доменами ранних дезадаптивных схем у взрослых
Authors: АНЦИБОР Людмила , КОВРОВА Анастасия
Published: January 2024

The article contains the results of experimental research on the correlations between 5 domains of early maladaptive schemas and the peculiarities of personality victim position. A total of 262 adults participated in the experiment. Significant positive correlations between the indicated variables were identified. The personality victimhood has a significant positive correlation with all 5 domains of early maladaptive schemas (the strongest correlation was identifi ed with Domain IV "Dependence on others"). Different types of manifestation of the victim pozition of personality are most positively correlated with Domain IV „Dependence on others”, Domain V. ”Hypervigilance” and Inhibition”, and Domain I “Separation” and Rejection”.
Rolul narcisismului și a funcției reflexive parentale în dezvoltarea personalității și a stării psihoemoționale a copilului
Authors: CAȘCAVAL Ion
Published: January 2024

The article investigates the correlations between the narcissistic dimensions of parents and the neurotic symptoms of children, in a sample of 20 parent-child pairs. The average age of children is 9 years. The research reveals that the narcissistic aspects of mothers can influence the psychic organization of the child, having implications for the development of personality traits and psychopathological symptoms. An essential feature highlighted by the research concerns the mother’s ability to mentalize. The significant links between certain maternal narcissistic dimensions and children’s neurotic symptoms highlight the potential impact that parental narcissism and mentalizing ability have on healthy child development. The results obtained underline the importance of the reflexive parental function in metabolizing the neurotic symptoms of children.
Reprezentarea socială a stresului informațional la adolescenți
Authors: CAZACU Daniela
Published: January 2024

This article explores the social representation of informational stress among adolescents in the context of the exponential growth of available information in the online environment. The research sample consists of 100 teenagers. By analyzing the results obtained through associative methods and the prototypic-categorical technique, it is observed that adolescents exhibit signifi cant variation in the frequency and importance of terms associated with informational stress. Terms such as‚ News’ and ‚Knowledge’ appear to be central in their representation, suggesting a less negative perspective on informational stress. Conversely, terms like ‚Competition’ and ‚Job’ have lower frequencies, indicating an underestimation of the impact of these factors on stress levels. Overall, these observations support the initial hypothesis, highlighting the diversity of adolescents’ perceptions regarding the impact of informational stress and emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in managing online information.