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THE EFFECT OF FOSSIL FUEL AND HYDROPOWER ON CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS: EKC VALIDATION WITH STRUCTURAL BREAKS
Authors: Xia Chenxia , Wang Zilong
Published: March 2020

This research is carried out to explore the relationship between economic growth, fossil energy, carbon emissions, hydropower,
industrial development and energy endowment, and the effectiveness of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis in China from 1965 to 2016
is tested. To this end, some econometric methods with structural breaks are employed. The results illustrate that the EKC considering structural
breaks is existed in China. Furthermore, hydropower consumption can significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, however, the reduction
an be masked by the increase of fossil energy consumption. In addition, industrialization level and economic growth positively and significantly
affect CO2 emissions. Finally, some policies for reducing CO2 emissions are put forward.
Derrière les barreaux
Authors: Ribeiro Rego Nathalie
Published: March 2020

Le monstrueux est partout. Il se décline de façon subtile et insidieuse. Parfois les monstres finissent derrière les barreaux. A travers une expérience humaine dans une Maison d’Arrêt, Nathalie RR, gestalt-praticienne strasbourgeoise, dévoile des moments partagés avec certains détenus prisonniers de leur monstre intérieur . Elle souligne les stigmates qui enchaînent, elle décrit l’itératif des scénarios, elle pointe les aberrations d’un système. Les détenus vivent une double peine : la condamnation et le statut irréversible de monstre . Ils prennent perpète . Et si les monstres n’étaient pas que des monstres ? Et si nous regardions leur part d’humanité ? “Mes amis, retenez ceci, il n’y a ni mauvaises herbes ni mauvais hommes. Il n’y a que de mauvais cultivateurs”, affirme Victor Hugo.
L’incompétence est-elle seulement de fruit de l’idéologie ? Kakistocratie, cleptocratie et cacocratie
Authors: Naszályi Philippe
Published: March 2020

L’apparente disparition, du moins en Europe, de la terreur qu’inspirait le communisme, a fait croire à nombre de nos contemporains que nous sortions de l’« âge idéologique » pour entrer dans un monde sans histoire où la rationalité du système de production capitaliste serait contrôlée par ce nouveau dieu qu’est le marché. Le fait d’avoir fait croire à l’ensemble de la planète qu’une seule voie désormais menait le monde, est une idéologie qui génère tout autant de serviteurs zélés et incompétents que l’on en trouvait jadis à la tête des organisations du Gosplan. Mais cette caste néolibérale est aussi très souvent, très étatique, ce qui n’est pas le moindre de ses paradoxes. C’est ce que l’on pourrait appeler la « cleptocratie » où, le copinage de formation et l’interchangeabilité des carrières, font qu’en gouvernant, on favorise, par le vol des deniers publics, les entreprises des copains de promotion, allés « pantoufler », et qui se montreront accueillants, lors des changements de pouvoir ! Mais cette cleptocratie se double désormais du règne des médiocres : la Kakistocratie qui est une nuance certaine de la cacocratie (Kakocratie), ce cinquième système socio-technico-économique qui est la confiscation des pouvoirs du peuple par les représentants de la démocratie représentative. La kakistocratie correspond mieux à ce que nous constatons, du moins en France, la caste dirigeante formée pour l’essentiel dans les mêmes écoles, dites « Grandes », est bien une sorte d’aristocratie inversée. Comme Térence, nous faisons nôtre cette sentence qu’étant hommes, « rien de ce qui est humain ne nous est étranger ! » et c’est l’oubli de cette vérité qui est la cause de bien des problèmes économiques et sociaux qui concernent au premier chef les gestionnaires. C’est dans cet esprit qu’a été organisé ce numéro autour de ces quatre dossiers : – L’entepreneur, un métier ou des pratiques ? – Le changement : un moyen de survie ? – La RSE et l’Ethique ! – Digitalisation : clef de la perfomance ?
L’enjeu du triptyque
Authors: Bello Pascal , Roger Feudjo Jules
Published: March 2020

Cette étude a pour objectif de comprendre le rôle des savoirs, de la culture et des stratégies dans la formation de la performance des PMI camerounaises, plus d’une décennie d’années après la libéralisation des activités économiques par l’Etat. Pour conduire cette étude, nous avons utilisé la méthode hypothéticodéductive. Ce qui nous a permis de formuler quatre (04) hypothèses. Sur la base des données collectées auprès de quatre-vingt-huit (88) PMI camerounaises, nous constatons que les variables savoirs, culture et stratégies influencent chacune positivement la performance. Il apparait aussi que l’effet des savoirs sur la performance est plus élevé que celui de la culture qui lui-même est plus élevé que celui des stratégies. Bien plus, l’effet combiné des trois (03) variables sur la performance est plus élevé que celui de chacune d’elles prise isolement. Par ailleurs, cette étude met en exergue la métamorphose du management des PMI camerounaises après la perte du monopole.
Le Discours : de la méthode pour gérer le changement stratégique
Authors: Siegel Dominique
Published: March 2020

Le changement stratégique occasionne généralement des remises en question importantes, que les parties prenantes, notamment les salariés de l’entreprise, contestent parfois avec violence si ce dernier n’est pas bien géré sur le plan discursif. L’objectif de cet article est de mettre en avant à la fois une méthodologie d’engagement du discours et de la justifier comme une sorte « d’invariant » pour optimiser sa mise en œuvre. L’existence d’un système de valeurs s’impose comme un autre « invariant » dans les cas proposés par J.-J. Pluchart, base de l’émergence d’éléments de Re/Liance favorisant la confiance nécessaire pour accepter et partager les évolutions.
Pour survivre en situation de rupture, la meilleure défense c’est l’attaque !
Authors: Pasquet Philippe , Mathé Jean-Charles
Published: March 2020

Les phénomènes de plus en plus fréquents de rupture menacent les positions de leaders historiques. À partir de cas emblématiques et du modèle AMC (Awareness, Motivation, Capability), une analyse stratégique est proposée en ce sens pour apprécier le lien siégeant entre rupture et leadership. Il est caractérisé par des stratégies de régénérescence, c’est-à-dire traduisant que les firmes répondant le mieux aux trois critères sont les plus à même de pérenniser leur position dominatrice.
Le rôle des challenges numériques dans l’efficacité des processus d’innovation ouverte
Authors: Mamavi Olivier
Published: March 2020

L’objectif de cet article est de montrer comment les challenges numériques (data challenge) améliorent l’efficacité des processus d’innovation ouverte. À partir de l’étude du cas de la plate-forme Management & Data Science, nous montrons l’émergence d’un nouveau type d’intermédiaires d’innovation. Ces intermédiaires proposent un mécanisme de transfert de connaissances capable à la fois de réduire les coûts de transaction et d’améliorer la capacité d’absorption des connaissances. Finalement, nous révélons un dispositif original pour animer une communauté épistémique. Ce dispositif permet d’améliorer la coordination des acteurs, de fournir des incitations, de créer, puis de diffuser des connaissances.
The effect of including full-fat dried black soldier fly larvae in laying hen diet on egg quality and sensory characteristics
Authors: Bejaei M. , Cheng K.M.
Published: March 2020

Effects of including full-fat dried black soldier fly larvae (DBSFL) in laying hen diets on egg quality, fatty acid and metal compositions of the yolk, and the sensory characteristics of hard-boiled eggs were investigated. In addition to the control soy-based layer diet, two experimental diets with soybean meal partially (50%) and completely substituted by chopped DBSFL (10 and 18%, respectively) were examined. Ninety 18-wk-old Novogen Brown layers were randomly divided into six mobile trailers (3 diets × 2 replications) in a 17 week trial. Five eggs from each trailer were collected, weighed and stored in 4 °C for 24 hours on weeks 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 of the study. Egg shell characteristics (presence of cracks, deformation, and weight and thickness) and interior egg quality (albumen weight and height, yolk weight and colour, and Haugh units) tests were then conducted, and the proportions of the weights of shell, yolk and albumen were calculated. For the yolk nutrient composition tests, 12 eggs from each group was randomly selected, and yolks were extracted and mixed to provide 100 g sample per diet. Six judges also evaluated the sensory attributes of eggs in six sessions (two eggs/session). Control eggs were heavier, and had higher shell and albumen weights than DBSFL eggs. They also had a thicker shell compared to 18% DBSFL eggs. 10% DBSFL eggs had heavier shell and higher yolk to albumen ratio than 18% DBSFL eggs. Yolk fat content increased with the increase in the DBSFL content of the feed. However, odour, flavour and texture perceptions were not affected. In conclusion, partial substitution of soybean meal and oil with DBSFL resulted in the production of eggs with comparable quality to control eggs.
Can farm weeds improve the growth and microbiological quality of crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus)?
Authors: Ng’ang’a J. , Imathiu S. , Fombong F. , Borremans A. , Van Campenhout L. , Broeck J. Vanden , Kinyuru J.
Published: March 2020

Farming of edible insects has been proposed as a means to reduce current practices of harvesting from the wild. While farming could relieve the pressure on wild populations, as well as on their natural habitats, and generate a continuous supply of edible insects to the consumers, the high cost of commercial chicken feeds is still a challenge to many farmers. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the partial replacement of commercial chicken feed with the farm weed, wandering Jew (Commelina sinensis), would have an impact on weight gain and microbial quality of farmed field crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus). Therefore, we have experimentally compared two types of feed: (1) starter commercial chicken feed only (SO); and (2) starter commercial chicken feed supplemented with fresh wandering Jew weeds (S+W). After a feeding period of thirty days, the final body weight differed significantly (P=0.026) between crickets fed with SO and with S+W, which averaged at 1.11 and 1.39 g, respectively. Generally, high counts of total aerobic,Enterobacteriaceae, lactic acid bacteria, bacterial endospores, yeasts and moulds were observed in both experimental groups. However, bacterial endospore counts of S+W fed crickets (2.7 log cfu/g) were significantly lower (P=0.021) than these of the SO fed ones (3.9 log cfu/g). Metagenetic analyses indicated that Proteobacteria, Firmicutes and Tenericutes were the most abundant phyla, while members of the family Coxiellacea, and the generaLactobacillus, andSpiroplasma were the most abundant operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Concerning the food safety, a few OTUs could be associated with potential food pathogens, such asClostridiaceae,Staphylococcus andEnterobacteriaceae. In summary, the inclusion of fresh wandering Jew weeds in commercial starter chicken feed produced crickets with increased body weight and improved microbial quality.
Nurse Educator Competence: A Study of Norwegian Nurse Educators' Opinions of the Importance and Application of Different Nurse Educator Competence Domains
Authors: Johnsen Kristin Ørmen , Aasgaard Heid Svenkerud , Wahl Astrid Klopstad , Salminen Leena
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACT

This article presents results from a study focusing on Norwegian nurse educators' opinions of the importance and application of different nurse educator competence domains. The sample consisted of all nurse educators in Norway (N = 828). The Ideal Nursing Teacher Questionnaire was used to assess nurse educator competence. The questionnaire was returned by 348 nurse educators, yielding a response rate of 42%. Results show both teacher competence and nursing competence were rated more important than evaluation skills, personality factors, and relationship with students. Correlation analyses (Pearson's r) between the ratings of how important the educator assessed the statement of a good teacher and whether the statement was applied in practice showed in general few and weak relationships. Multivariate classification analyses (ANCOVA), controlling for age, showed teachers who have more than 10 years experience in education report the relationship with student domain as more important than those with shorter careers in education. Determination of the relative importance and application of different competency domains in nursing education has implications for graduate level nursing curriculum development, as well as for professional development activities for nurse educators.
El Trienio Liberal (1820-1823) a través de la prensa valenciana
Authors: León Navarro Vicente
Published: March 2020

La presse espagnole du Trienio Liberal a joué un rôle idéologique important dans le développement des événements politiques, sociaux et même religieux de ces années. Dans le même ordre d'idées, la presse valencienne a produit des journaux, et d'autres publications d'imprimeurs locaux qui présentèrent des caractéristiques journalistiques différentes. Une partie de celle-ci s’inscrit dans la continuité ; l’autre fut éphémère. Cependant, tous ces éléments ont contribué de manière intéressante à un processus politique qui a échoué à la fois en raison de sa viabilité difficile et de l’invasion des Cent mille Fils de Saint-Louis.
L’encre avant la poudre. Le traitement des « affaires d’Espagne » dans la presse d’opinion parisienne durant Trienio Liberal (1820-1823)
Authors: Nagy Laurent
Published: March 2020

La révolution constitutionnelle d’Espagne est durant toute son éphémère existence un objet d’intérêt constant et croissant pour les Français. En effet, l’acceptation par Ferdinand VII (mars 1820) de la Constitution de 1812 a lieu au moment où un gouvernement d’inspiration contre-révolutionnaire s’impose au château des Tuileries. La presse du Côté Gauche, comme du Côté Droit, use des événements politiques survenus au-delà des Pyrénées pour influencer l'opinion publique nationale.Durant tout le Trienio liberal (1820-1823) les publicistes d'opinion informent, déforment et interprètent à des fins de politique intérieure les nouvelles de la péninsule. Cet article revient sur les différents canaux d’information entre les deux royaumes et sur les combats de presse d’une grande violence menés par les feuilles libérales, ministérielles et contre-révolutionnaires durant ces trois années.
Le Trienio liberal dans la presse de la République d’Haïti
Authors: Dufour Gérard
Published: March 2020

Les nations européennes ne furent pas les seules à suivre avec intérêt, voire passion, les événements de ce qu’on appela alors la seconde révolution d’Espagne et la presse (officielle et officieuse) de la république d’Haïti informa aussi régulièrement que possible ses lecteurs de l’évolution de la situation dans la péninsule ibérique entre 1820 et 1823. Même si, dans un premier temps, elle veilla à afficher la plus grande neutralité entre les forces en présence, elle laissa voir sa sympathie pour des libéraux qui avaient aboli l’Inquisition et chassé les jésuites. Mais, lorsque les Cent Mille Fils de Saint Louis franchirent la Bidassoa, malgré l’indifférence de certains de ses compatriotes, elle prit clairement position en faveur des constitutionnels, craignant qu’en cas de succès, la France, qui n’avait toujours pas reconnu l’indépendance de l’île, ne tournât ses armes contre elle.
De la musique à la lutte armée, de 1968 à Action directe : entretien avec Jean-Marc Rouillan
Authors: Velasco-Pufleau Luis
Published: March 2020

Jean-Marc Rouillan est l’un des membres fondateurs d’Action directe (1977-1987). Dans cet entretien, il parle des liens entre sa pratique musicale et l’expérience sensible de son engagement politique depuis 1968, du rôle de la musique et du son dans la lutte armée d’Action directe, ainsi que de la place qu’il attribue à la musique dans la mémoire des luttes politiques.
From Music to Armed Struggle, from 1968 to Action Directe: An Interview with Jean-Marc Rouillan
Authors: Velasco-Pufleau Luis
Published: March 2020

Jean-Marc Rouillan is one of the founding members of Action directe (1977–1987). In this interview, he talks about the connection between his musical practices and his political activism since the May 1968 events in France, the role of music and sound in the armed struggle of Action directe, and the place he attributes to music in the history of political struggles.
On Music, Torture and Detention: Reflections on Issues of Research and Discipline
Authors: Papaeti Anna
Published: March 2020

This essay explores the late engagement of music research with the long-standing yet overlooked association between music, violence and terror. In mapping this new field, it seeks to understand this latency as a disciplinary trauma. It examines music’s integral role in new technologies of terror emerging during the Cold War, the cultural biases that have turned it into an elusive means of torture, and the effects stemming from the overshadowing of its damaging potential. Focusing on the notion of witnessing, it highlights the need for more nuanced soundscapes of detention that explore the entanglement of negative and positive uses of music as they are imposed from above and reclaimed from below.
Assessment of Surface Water Pollution With Heavy Metals
Authors: Gheorghe Duca , Aliona Mereuta , Tănăselia Claudiu , Levei Erika , Natalia Velisco
Published: March 2020

Water pollution represents the direct or indirect change of its normal composition as a result of human activity in such extent that is affecting all other possibilities to use the water in its natural state. This study was carried out to investigate the seasonal variability and distribution of heavy metals in the waters of Somesul Mic (Romania), Bic (Republic of Moldova), and Prut (Romanian-Moldovan natural border) rivers. Water samples were collected from nine sampling sites in Autumn 2016, Spring and Summer 2017. Dissolved metals concentrations were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and flame atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). The metal index (MI) was calculated to assess the contaminations of the Somesul Mic, Bic, and Prut rivers. MI values revealed that Somesul Mic and Prut rivers are pure to moderately affected by metal pollution, while Bic river is slightly to strongly affected by metal pollution.
Nano-Catalysis Process for Treatment of Industrial Wastewater
Authors: Karnena Manoj Kumar , Konni Madhavi , Saritha Vara
Published: March 2020

The rapid increase in population and urbanization leads to the scarcity of water resources in the present era. Therefore, effective wastewater treatment is a prerequisite for a growing economy. Development and implementing the advanced treatment technologies of wastewater with high efficiency and low capital is difficult. In the recent advancements among various treatment processes, nanomaterial science has been attracting the attention of researchers. However, limited collective knowledge is available in this context. The chapter reviews the potential of nano catalysis's process, mechanism, and current drawbacks in treatment technologies. It explains the different nano catalysts that are widely utilized for the treatment and removal of organic and inorganic pollutants in water and wastewater and discusses the nano-based photocatalytic, nano-based electrocatalysis, nano-based Fenton catalysis and their efficiency in various removal of pollutants from wastewater.
Intensive Biochemical Processes of Wastewater Treatment With High Caloricity Biogas Production
Authors: Duca Gheorghe , Covaliov Victor , Covaliova Olga
Published: March 2020

Anaerobic digestion of organic substrates in wastewaters from agro-industrial sector can be efficient method to reduce the pollutant contents, and also a source of biogas. The research is focused on developing of intensified biogas technology and integrated equipment, based on a series of original approaches. New types of new phyto-catalysts of methanogenic digestion were proposed: aescinum, squalene, and betulinol, introduced in the digested biomass in micro-concentrations of 10-3-10-5%. The proposed substances promote about 1.5-2 times acceleration of methanogenic process and increase biomethane contents in biogas close to the natural gas level – up to 93-97%. As a feedstock for biochemical digestion, post-distillery vinasse in mixture with farmyard manure was used. By combining of biochemical treatment with microfiltration an advanced treatment degree was reached, reducing COD from 28530 mg O2/L to 187 mg O2/L. In bioreactor proposed, biomass using coefficient reaches 85-93%, as compared to 60% in the conventional biogas processes.
Remote Detection of Environmentally Vulnerable Terrain in Terms of Chemical Pollution of Soil and Groundwater
Authors: Romanciuc Inna , Pazynych Natalia , Manilov Anton I.
Published: March 2020

Remote sensing is an efficient way to detect environmentally vulnerable terrain, where waste chemicals and excess fertilizers must result to considerable pollution of soil and groundwater. The indicators of such vulnerable formations were analyzed and applied for investigation of ground microdepressions. First indicator was the humidity level that was well recognized from the satellite images by calculation of normalized water index (NWI). Another active indicator used for the detection was the relief. The method of relief plastics joint with morphodynamic analysis was suggested for the data processing. The scheme of water basins and the map of environmentally fragile areas were created by combination of the indicators of soil humidity and topography. On the basis of the created maps, the restrictions for used chemicals can be developed in order to preserve considerable environmental impact of the pollution.
Nanotechnology-Based Nano-Biosorbents
Authors: Dutta Mintu Maan , Charingia Anushmita
Published: March 2020

Most countries worldwide face the problem related to clean and safe water. The major source of contamination of water bodies includes the discharges of wastes from various domestic and industrial sources (heavy metal ions, dyes, and pharmaceuticals). To overcome those problems, various water purification methods such as coagulation, flocculation, adsorption, membrane separation, biological, and electrochemical methods have been engaged. Adsorption using nano-biosorbents based on chitin, chitosan and modified chitosan, cellulose, alginate, micro algal has emerged as a better alternative for the removal of contaminants from drinking and wastewater treatment. The main advantages of these nano-biosorbents include its biodegradability and eco-friendliness, which have attracted researchers to this field.
Ethnic Use, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Cyperus rotundus
Authors: Rahmatullah Mohammed , Jannat Khoshnur , Reeck Gerald R. , Jahan Rownak , Rahman Taufiq , Shova Nasrin A. , Islam Maidul
Published: March 2020

Cyperus rotundus (nut grass in English) is a perennial erect sedge plant and is distributed in over 90 countries of the world, where it has been mostly classified as a highly invasive weed. Despite this classification, the plant has been considered from traditional times to be medicinally important. The traditional uses of the plant in various countries include uses against various gastrointestinal tract disorders, skin diseases, leprosy, fever, and neurological disorders. Evaluation of the plant and especially its rhizomes in a scientific manner has revealed the presence of numerous phytochemicals and wide-ranging pharmacological activities, which include anti-microbial, gastrointestinal, wound healing, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-malarial, anti-obesity, hepatoprotective, and anti-pyretic activity. The scientific validation of a number of traditional uses strongly indicates that the plant may prove useful in the discovery of a number of lead compounds and novel drugs.
Wild Plants Used as a Forest Ecosystem Services by the Local Inhabitants of Champawat District of Uttarakhand to the Subsistence of Their Livelihood
Authors: Kharkwal Kapil , Mansotra Dalip Kumar , Bhandari Bhupendra Singh
Published: March 2020

This chapter deals with scientific information about the wild socioeconomic plants used by the local inhabitants of the Champawat district of Uttarakhand for the enhancement of their livelihood. During this entire study, it was observed and documented that poor rural people of this area are educationally and financially backward, and they do not have any permanent source of income; due to this reason they are unable to fulfill their necessary requirements. Therefore, they are totally dependent on various forest ecosystem services, viz., selling prepared herbal medicines, wild edible fruits, and wild ornamental plants, etc., which shares approximately 45-50% of their total annual income and plays a vital role for the upliftment of their livelihood. During this research work, a total of 63 plant species belonging to 58 genera under 46 families have been documented, which are being used as livelihood resources by the locals of this area.
A Framework Proposal for Blended Type Discipline Creation
Authors: Celestino Eduardo Henrique , Yamamoto Iara
Published: March 2020

One of the factors responsible for changes in society is information and communication technologies, the so-called ICTs, according to Silva and Maciel (2015). With the rise of new information and communication technologies, the traditional model of teaching in which the teacher has an active role (of speaker) and the student has a passive role (listener) can no longer meet the demands of the contemporary world and its technologies. Hybrid teaching solutions (such as blended learning) arise from the use of technology and innovations in the education sector. Thus, this chapter aims to understand how courses categorized as blended should be structured to maximize the potential of this teaching-learning method for teachers, students, and educational institutions. To achieve this goal, a framework was created consisting of the following steps: preparation of the teaching and learning plan, development of activities, development of materials, organization of the virtual environment, follow-up of the course / discipline and discipline rating and improvements identification.
Formal and Non-Formal Education
Authors: Itelvino Lucimar da Silva , Rezende da Costa Priscila
Published: March 2020

Social entrepreneurs convert social problems into opportunities, create businesses, and transform entrepreneurial experience into social changes. Therefore, it is important to understand the formation of social entrepreneurs as creators of social innovations. This chapter tries to understand how the formation of social entrepreneurs occurs. The authors analyzed the narratives of the life stories of social entrepreneurs in Brazil. The results showed that the formation of social entrepreneurs is linked to their learning spaces and contexts, their leadership trajectory, and their motivations to undertake social entrepreneurship, as these factors are permeated by formal and non-formal education. The formation of social entrepreneurs results in the development of innovative products, processes, or methods that improve the quality of life and reduce inequality, leading to exponential social innovations.
Validating the Learning Strategies Scale Among Business and Management Students in the Semi-Presential University Context
Authors: Cândido Ricardo Batista , Yamamoto Iara , Zerbini Thaís
Published: March 2020

This research validates the University Learning Strategy Scale (EEA) used by Martins and Zerbini (2014), among Business and Management students of semi-presential courses. The sample had 350 observations obtained from students of a Higher Education Institution based in the State of São Paulo. Preliminary results showed that although the Learning Strategies Scale (LES) was developed and validated in a hybrid context application, in this research it was applied to the semi-present context and its results were satisfactory, presenting high internal consistency indices, with alphas of Cronbach's of (α = 0.94) for the general scale. Regarding the four dimensions, the result was also very close to the LES with 1) (α = 0.92) for the Cognitive Strategies construct, 2) (α = 0.77) for Emotion Control, 3) (α = 0.85) for Self-Regulatory Strategies and 4) (α = 0, 83) for Interpersonal Help. This scale shows evidence of instrument validity.
Contemporary Quality Management Approaches and Practices Within the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Pius Abraham , Alharahsheh Husam H. , Nwaogbe Obioma , Dariescu Mihaela
Published: March 2020

This chapter is planned and designed to enable readers to explore the concept of quality management in the hospitality sector, while improving efficiency and competitiveness in 21st century globalised business environment. In fact, quality is meeting or exceeding customer expectations consistently. To achieve this aim, companies should recognise all the service qualities that add to customer value and lead to satisfaction and loyalty. The readers of this chapter will be able to increase understanding of quality management systems and processes within the hospitality industry and how to improve and sustain organisational performance, to gain a competitive edge in this transition period to the green economy. Also, the chapter provides readers with the relevant knowledge needed for quality assessment schemes, national /international benchmarking standards, and regulatory agencies.
Improved Transmission of Data and Information in Intrusion Detection Environments Using the CBEDE Methodology
Authors: França Reinaldo Padilha , Iano Yuzo , Monteiro Ana Carolina Borges , Arthur Rangel
Published: March 2020

To anticipate threats, the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) enables the collection and use of information from various types of attacks to defend an entire network infrastructure. Therefore, this chapter develops a method of data transmission based on discrete event concepts, due to the fact that in this digitally globalized world, networks deal with a huge set of data all the time. Data refers to facts, events, actions, activities, and transactions which have been and can be recorded, i.e., the raw material from which information is produced, nurturing the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. This methodology was named CBEDE and experiments were matched in the MATLAB software, where the memory consumption was evaluated, presenting great potential to intermediate users and computer systems. Results showed better computational performance related to memory utilization related to the compression of the information, showing an improvement reaching up to 114.39%.
A Survey on Detection and Analysis of Cyber Security Threats Through Monitoring Tools
Authors: Kotari Manjunath , Chiplunkar Niranjan N.
Published: March 2020

Cyber crime is a serious threat for day-to-day transactions of the digital life. Overexposure of the personal details in social networks will lead to the cyber crime case. Therefore, detection and monitoring of cyber crime are challenging tasks. The cyber criminals are continually flooding the various intrusions all over the network. The cyber safety team should have a noteworthy challenge of filtering various such information. Continuous nonstop cyberattacks or intrusion examinations by security tools will significantly improve the threat alerts. However, cyber security becomes more expensive in the case of the above methods. The chapter provides systematic survey of various cyber security threats, evolution of intrusion detection systems, various monitoring mechanisms, open source cyber security monitoring tools, and various assessment techniques. The chapter also proposes a model of Cyber security detection and monitoring system and its challenges.
Intrusion Detection Systems for Internet of Things
Authors: S. Gayathri K. , Thomas Tony
Published: March 2020

Internet of things (IoT) is revolutionizing this world with its evolving applications in various aspects of life such as sensing, healthcare, remote monitoring, and so on. These systems improve the comfort and efficiency of human life, but the inherent vulnerabilities in these IoT devices create a backdoor for intruders to enter and attack the entire system. Hence, there is a need for intrusion detection systems (IDSs) designed for IoT environments to mitigate IoT-related security attacks that exploit some of these security vulnerabilities. Due to the limited computing and storage capabilities of IoT devices and the specific protocols used, conventional IDSs may not be an option for IoT environments. Since the security of IoT systems is critical, this chapter presents recent research in intrusion detection systems in IoT systems.
A Comprehensive Survey on DDoS Attacks and Recent Defense Mechanisms
Authors: Gupta Brij B. , Dahiya Amrita , Upneja Chivesh , Garg Aditi , Choudhary Ruby
Published: March 2020

DDoS attack always takes advantage of structure of Internet and imbalance of resources between defender and attacker. DDoS attacks are driven by factors like interdependency of Internet's security, limited resources, fewer incentives for home users and local ISPs, flexibility of handlers to control multiple compromised systems at the same time, untraceable nature of malicious packets and unfair distribution of resources all over the Internet. This survey chapter gives a comprehensive view on DDoS attacks and its defense mechanisms. Defense mechanisms are categorized according to the deployment position and nature of defense. Comprehensive study of DDoS attacks will definitely help researchers to understand the important issues related to cyber security.
Auto Fill Security Solution Using Biometric Authentication for Fake Profile Detection in OSNs
Authors: Gupta Brij B. , Sahoo Somya Ranjan , Bhatia Vaibhav , Arafat Adil , Setia Abhik
Published: March 2020

This chapter discusses a model that allows the user to access social networking sites through login using smart phone-based biometric authentication. Currently, social networking websites permit the user to access their page through login and some sites provide auto fill system to login into users account through browser by permit. The browser saves the password in password protected space and automatically auto fills the password to access the account by user. This facility is not highly reliable due to the auto fill system for laptop users. When someone uses the laptop of others and visits any website, the auto fill system opens the content with saved password. Secondly, elderly people have problems logging into today's websites. To remember the password for every account is very difficult for elderly people. This chapter describes a model for security and authenticity. Authors used a hybrid model with android as the application with fingerprint authentication and chrome extension as the auto fill process for user access.
A Cyber Crime Investigation Model Based on Case Characteristics
Authors: Liu Zhi Jun
Published: March 2020

In the early stages of the digital investigation of cyber crime, digital evidence is inadequate, decentralized and fragmented. Cyber crime investigation model based on case characteristics is presented in this paper, to help determine investigation orientation and reduce investigation area. Firstly, purifying and filtering the digital evidence collected, classification and acquirement of event sets are accomplished. Secondly, a method of imperfect induction is applied to analyze the event sets and construct one or more premises, and combining with the case characteristics extracted from the legal requirements, inference and its reliability are given. Finally, through a case analysis of network pyramid sales, the initial practice shows the model is feasible and has a consulting value with cyber crime investigation.
Using an Ontology for Network Attack Planning
Authors: van Heerden Renier , Chan Peter , Leenen Louise , Theron Jacques
Published: March 2020

The modern complexity of network attacks and their counter-measures (cyber operations) requires detailed planning. This paper presents a Network Attack Planning ontology which is aimed at providing support for planning such network operations within the cyber domain. The amount of cyber information is increasing constantly and the time that information stays relevant and valuable in decreasing similarly. Thus semantic technologies can contribute towards the intelligent processing of information in this ever-changing environment. An ontology enables the representation of semantic information. In additional, automated reasoning can enrich the representation by inferring unknown relationships. The inferences that can be made with the automated reasoning capabilities of ontologies provide a unique insight into the relationships between network targets and attacks, compared to traditional databases.
Secure Interoperability in Cyber-Physical Systems
Authors: Alcaraz Cristina , Lopez Javier
Published: March 2020

Transparency in control transactions under a secure network architecture is a key topic that must be discussed when aspects related to interconnection between heterogeneous cyber-physical systems (CPSs) arise. The interconnection of these systems can be addressed through an enforcement policy system responsible for managing access control according to the contextual conditions. However, this architecture is not always adequate to ensure a rapid interoperability in extreme crisis situations, and can require an interconnection strategy that permits the timely authorized access from anywhere at any time. To do this, a set of interconnection strategies through the Internet must be studied to explore the ability of control entities to connect to the remote CPSs and expedite their operations, taking into account the context conditions. This research constitutes the contribution of this chapter, where a set of control requirements and interoperability properties are identified to discern the most suitable interconnection strategies.
Optimization of Operational Large-Scale (Cyber) Attacks by a Combinational Approach
Authors: Filiol Éric , Gallais Cécilia
Published: March 2020

Recent attacks against critical infrastructures have shown that it is possible to take down an entire infrastructure by targeting only a few of its components. To prevent or minimize the effects of this kind of attacks, it is necessary to identify these critical components whose disruption, damage or destruction can lead to the paralysis of an infrastructure. This paper shows that the identification of critical components can be made thanks to a particular pattern of the graph theory: the vertex cover. To illustrate how the vertex cover can be useful for the identification of critical components, the electrical power transmission and distribution system of the United States is used as an example. It is shown how it is possible to build an attack scenario against an infrastructure with the results of a vertex cover algorithm.
Detecting Synchronization Signal Jamming Attacks for Cybersecurity in Cyber-Physical Energy Grid Systems
Authors: Rawat Danda B. , Chatfield Brycent A.
Published: March 2020

The transformation of the traditional power grid into a cyber physical smart energy grid brings significant improvement in terms of reliability, performance, and manageability. Most importantly, existing communication infrastructures such as LTE represent the backbone of smart grid functionality. Consequently, connected smart grids inherit vulnerabilities associated with the networks including denial of service attack by means of synchronization signal jamming. This chapter presents cybersecurity in cyber-physical energy grid systems to mitigate synchronization signal jamming attacks in LTE based smart grid communications.
Distributed System Implementation Based on “Ants Feeding Birds” Algorithm
Authors: Mulay Preeti , Patel Krishnal , Gauchia Hecto Gomez
Published: March 2020

Evolving technologies are intricately woven into the fabric of social and institutional systems. With the invent of “Internet of Everything (IoE)” concept it is realistic now to employ animals and or humans to transmit details electronically. IoE concepts with sensor technology can prove wonders in any domain for that matter starting from eFarming, eHealth, eCare and what not. Humans can transform electronics by using various eConnected gadgets also motivated due to or based on “Nature Inspired Algorithms”. The confluence of IT, psychology with non-IT systems will be part of new generation's life. Such collaborative concept can be implemented practically with the help of “Cloud-to-Dew-Computing” based technologies. To include so many concepts together, it is essential to concentrate also on Cyber Security and Risk associated with such conceptual implementation. Dew-Computing at root levels will take care of Cyber Security effectually. Dew-Computing being backend support of Distributed System, can process multiple entities resourcefully. “Animal Data Interchange Standards” are very well considered innovative business opportunity these days and for years to come. These standards have started their work focusing on the Dairy related animal standard. Every dairy animal should enjoy life to remain healthy and more productive. Incremental Learning about Animal Life Data and Animal Identification, behavior, seasonal-changes, health etc. can be easily achieved with IoE.
Cyber Security Vulnerability Management in CBRN Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Authors: Mugavero Roberto , Abaimov Stanislav , Benolli Federico , Sabato Valentina
Published: March 2020

As cyberattacks are becoming the prevalent types of attacks on critical infrastructures, due protection and effective response are crucial in CBRN facilities. This article explores comprehensive cyber security vulnerability management related to CBRN Control Systems and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and provides recommendations that will increase CBRN operational cyber security and ensure further platform for the research in the field of operational vulnerability detection and remediation. The article reviews several key issues related to ICS vulnerability management cycle, vulnerability sharing with security developers, patch and network management, cyber offensive threats and threat actors and related cyber security challenges. It covers such specific issues as ICS connectivity to private/public networks, critical ICS accessibility via Web Access, Wi-Fi and/or unauthorised software inside corporate networks. The proposed solutions refer to some areas of vulnerability management for the awareness and development of countermeasures.
Exploring Myths in Digital Forensics
Authors: Kessler Gary C. , Carlton Gregory H.
Published: March 2020

Digital forensic methodology deviates significantly relative to the methods of other forensic sciences for numerous practical reasons, and it has been largely influenced by factors derived from the inception and evolution of this relatively new and rapidly changing field. Digital forensics methodology was developed more by practitioners in its early days rather than by computer scientists. This led to accepted best practices in the field that may not represent the best or, at least, tested, science. This paper explores some of these differences in the practice and evolution between digital and other forensic sciences, and recommends scientific approaches to apply to many digital forensic practice rituals.
The Cyberethics, Cybersafety, and Cybersecurity at Schools
Authors: Chen Irene L. , Shen Libi
Published: March 2020

The 2006 Megan Meier case, where a teenage girl who was bullied on the Internet through e-mail and Myspace which was said to ultimately lead to her suicide, shed light on the cyber bullying issue in schools. This article uses a case study approach to describe how a number of school institutes were grappling with the loss of confidential information and protecting students on the WWW, each through a unique set of circumstances. It will reveal potential reactions of the institutions and possible ways to deal with the cyber threats. With experiences, school districts take measures to offer value education by improving students' knowledge and awareness of Cyberethics, Cybersafety, and Cybersecurity (C3) concepts to provide them with the means to protect themselves, and to enhance the safety and security of national infrastructure.
Filtration of Terrorism-Related Texts in the E-Government Environment
Authors: Alguliyev Rasim M. , Aliguliyev Ramiz M. , Niftaliyeva Gunay Y.
Published: March 2020

E-government expresses the process of utilizing advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) to automate internal activities of government agencies and their external relations with citizens and businesses. All these interactions provide better, faster and more secure public services. In this article, a method for the detection of terrorism-related activities in the e-government environment has been suggested. In the proposed method, terrorism-related activities are defined based on the similarity between the users' opinions and the vocabulary database created linked to terrorism.
Jihadist Propaganda on Social Media
Authors: Al-Rawi Ahmed , Groshek Jacob
Published: March 2020

This article focuses on ISIS followers on Twitter in an effort to understand the nature of their social media propaganda. The research study provides unique insight into one of the largest data sets that investigates ISIS propaganda efforts on Twitter by examining over 50 million tweets posted by more than 8 million unique users that referenced the keywords “ISIS” or “ISIL.” The authors then searched this corpus for eight keywords in Arabic that included terms of support for ISIS and the names of different Al-Qaeda leaders. A mixed research method was used, and the findings indicate that ISIS activity on Twitter witnessed a gradual decline, but the group was still able to post different types of tweets to maintain its online presence. Also, the feud between ISIS and Al-Qaeda was intense, ongoing, and prevalent in online interactions among ISIS followers. The study provides an understanding of using big data to better grasp the propaganda activities of terrorist groups.
What We Know and What Else We Need to Do to Address the Problem of Violent Extremism Online
Authors: Khader Majeed
Published: March 2020

This concluding chapter is an attempt made to summarise and analyse the chapters provided by the various authors in this book. The analysis used in this chapter is based on a public health prevention model created by Quick, Quick, Nelson, and Hurrell (1997). The value of this approach is the systemic prevention angle that it undertakes to examine problems and solutions.
Introducing E-Government in Kazakhstan
Authors: Kuatova Aida , Bekbasarova Togzhan , Abdrashev Ruslan
Published: March 2020

The concepts of e-democracy and e-government in Kazakhstan have been introduced as innovative technologies for the interaction of state power with civil society institutions. Digital technologies are considered in the light of implementing the principles of cooperation, conscientious fulfillment of the state, and population obligations. Promoting such issues increases public services, helps to create new conditions for ensuring transparency and honesty of the state system, strengthens trust between the parties, promotes further societal democratization, and raises the main aspects of national security. Discussing/sharing experiences, we appeal to scholars in political sciences and state officials, to contribute to the background for justification/implementation of new technologies and ways of cooperation between state authorities and the population. The chapter outlines effective ways of state development to be a competitive subject of international relations able adequately to meet the contemporary challenges, keeping up with the times and puts the interests of the population first.