bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship among Physical Environment, Internal Response and Job Satisfaction of Employees in the Korean Galbi Restaurants
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kang Yun-Sik , Cha Suk-Bin
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of physical environment on internal response, and job satisfaction of employees in Korean Galbi restaurants. The data collected from a survey of 229 restaurant employees in Seoul metropolitan area was analyzed. The factor analysis showed that there were four dimensions for physical environment(cleanliness, attractiveness, functionality, & convenience), two dimensions for internal response(stable response & cognitive response), & one dimension for job satisfaction. The findings of the study showed that cleanliness had a positive effect on stable response while attractiveness had a positive effect on stable and cognitive response. Functionality had a positive effect on cognitive response. Only cognitive response had a positive effect on job satisfaction. The study concludes with the implications of the study and future research.
The Effect of Dysfunctional Customer Behavior on Employees' Emotional Exhaustion and Service Sabotage in Restaurant Industry
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Jeong Chang-Yoon , Kim In-Sin
Published: October 2023

This study aims to (1) explore factors of dysfunctional customer behavior that the restaurant contact employees perceive, (2) investigate which factors have more impacts on causing their burnout while on the service floor and (3) identify the relationships among the employees’s burnout, service sabotage and job performance. The proposed model was experimentally tested using data collected from 259 restaurant employees in two major cities, including Seoul and Busan, in South Korea. The results indicated that (1) there are four factors of dysfunctional customer behavior identified, including intentional access, abusers, compensation, rude/disturbing behavior and except for intentional access, three of those significant factors of dysfunctional customer behavior have impacts on employees’ burnout and (2) burnout affects both service sabotage and job performance, but the relationship between service sabotage and job performance was not significant. The theoretical and managerial implications were discussed.
Positioning Strategy of Global Franchise Coffee Shop's Brands in Busan, Korea
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Lim Hui-Rang , Lee Sang-Mook , Kim Hak-Seon
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate positioning strategy according to global franchise coffee shop brands. Discriminant Analysis was utilized to suggest methodological framework that seeks to find their relative positions in the coffee shop brands. As a result, the results show that six factors (employee’s service, brand image, physical environment, marketing, coffee quality, and accessibility) were extracted from Exploratory Factor Analysis that contains twenty seven questions related to service quality of coffee shop. Second, Discriminant Analysis revealed that three factors out of six including brand image, physical environment, and accessibility showed the highest discriminant power. Based on the three factors, positioning maps were made and the location of five brands were identified.
The Three Factor structure of Tourist Satisfaction at Marine Leisure Tourist Destination
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Huh Jin , Lee Young-Jin
Published: October 2023

According to recent studies, a product attribute or a service attribute asymmetrically affects overall satisfaction. Following the recent studies, this paper offers a categorization of attribute satisfaction with a Marine Leisure Tourist Destination by applying Three-Factor Model of Customer Satisfaction. According to the result, Natural resources are identified as ‘Basic Factors’, Food related attribute, Lodge related attribute, and Gudie & Information related attribute as ‘Performance Factors’, Accessibility in Tourist Destination as ‘Excitement Factors’. It is important for planners and marketers in tourist destination to recognize which attribute satisfaction leads to the increase in the overall satisfaction and the decrease in the overall dissatisfaction. Our study not only makes scholarly contributions to the study on marine tourism but also offers practical and useful suggestions on marine tourism planning.
Structural Relationship of Hotel Employees Conflict, Turnover Intentionsand Perceived Organizational Support
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim Ju-Yeon , Kim Yeong-Gug
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate a role of a perceived organizational support between hotel employees conflict and turnover intentions. Therefore, it was hypothesized that a perceived organizational support has a significant effect on turnover intentions directly and work-family conflict and family-work conflict, which in turn affects on turnover intentions. In this survey, the data collected from a survey of 228 hotel employees was analyzed using a structural equation modeling. The study results showed that even though validity and reliability of the research model were ensured, there was no significant relationship between a perceived organizational support and work-family conflict and family-work conflict. Thus, a alternative model was suggested, and then a moderating role of a perceived organizational support was tested. As the findings, there was a moderating effect of a perceived organizational support between constructs (work-family conflict and family-work conflict and turnover intentions) across between highly-perceived group and low-perceived group.
Family Ideology in the Culture of Camping as Family Leisure
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Park Jeong-Eun , Lee Hoon
Published: October 2023

Over several years, participation and interest in camping has undergone significant growth in Korean society, with increasing emphasis placed on family leisure as one of the most beneficial activities for family cohesion. As a result of this growth, media text dealing with camping has dramatically increased in a variety of forms. The purpose of this study is to understand how family ideology is reflected in the leisure discourse of camping activity. Feature articles about camping from major daily newspapers were analyzed by applying Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis philosophy and its method. In these articles, the contemporary family was found to have serious problems such as a lack of communication because of a lifestyle that is too busy, and lack of care in family relations compared to computer or game addiction. The articles suggest camping as a good activity to improve family relationships. At the same time, the discourses that were analyzed signified the presence of men, in particular the father, as being dominant in camping activities. Therefore, such a discourse could bolster normal family ideology, middle-class family ideology, and gender role stereotypes. It is necessary to interpret media discourse in further studies in terms of the sociocultural aspects of leisure.
Coastal Cruise’s Safety Service Strategy
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Moon Bo-Young , Yang Soung-hoon
Published: October 2023

This study is aimed to explore how small-scale cruise line operators secure passenger's safety and strategically capitalize safety on service. The Korean cruise market has been untapped over the years and also there is surprisingly lesser attention given to the coastal and river cruise segment. A qualitative approach is taken to reveal the interviewees' idea in deep structure, which is namely core category in grounded theory. Half-constructed questions administered to eight experienced cruise masters find that a short-lived and classified community is reflected in the measure of safety on board. Based on the paradigm model in grounded theory, a more elaborated procedure is suggested along with a way of incorporating safety into service. This article is expected to stimulate future empirical study, create a bridge between safety and service and also create opportunity for a coastal cruise to survive upcoming fierce competition with overseas major cruise lines.
An Exploration Study about Memory Formation based on On: site Experience in the Cross: cultural Tourism Context
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, SANG SENYAO , Lee injae
Published: October 2023

The cross-cultural heritage tourism experience has been proven a significant way to develop sustained heritage tourism and broaden the national image. Also memory of the experience in the recollection stage is an important factor in the evaluation of tourism experience and future behavior. However, there was little previous research in studying the memory formation under a cross-cultural heritage tourism context. With this limitation, this study developed a research model based on the qualitative analysis of 17 Chinese international students who visited two cross-cultural heritage tourism sites. One of the major findings was that memory was constructed according to time point factors, emotional factors and cognition factor. Furthermore, the tourists actively reinforced their memory by watching their photo album or telling their story to others outside the site. Finally, this study also found a significant gap between the on-site experience and the memory of the experience.
Modeling of controlled synthesis of intermetallic composite with different describing phase formation kinetics methods
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Tomsk, Knyazeva Anna G. , Anisimova Maria A. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Tomsk, Chumakov Yury A. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Tomsk
Published: October 2023

Currently, multilevel (multilevel), multiscale (multiscale) and multiphysical (multi-physical) approaches to modeling the synthesis of new materials are of great interest. The purpose of this work is to compare two modeling approaches to the synthesis of coatings from Ti and Al powders on a substrate under the condition that the process is controlled by a moving heat source. The first approach consists in a formal description of the reactions sequence based on formal kinetics. The result is the composite coating composition depending on the parameters of the movable heat source. The second way of describing phase formation leads to a two-level model, in which the separation by description levels is associated with the separation of physical processes. The macrolevel problem includes the thermal part. The problem at the meso level gives the phase composition at each point of the macrosample and is solved in the quasi-stationary approximation. Based on the solution of the problem in each reaction cell, the distribution of aluminum and titanium concentrations, the phase boundaries position and the volume fractions of all phases in the cells at an arbitrary point in time, corresponding to the volume fractions of the phases at each point of the macrosample, are found. The resulting volume fractions of the phases are converted into mass concentrations of intermetallic compounds for comparison with the model of the first type. It is shown that both approaches lead to close values of the average integral concentrations of the phases. However, the dynamics of phase formation can differ significantly.
Formation of the maximum of electric field strength at a given space point by a focused linear antenna array
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Iuzvik Denis A. , Stepanov Maksim A. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

The possibility of forming a maximum of the electric field strength at a given point in space with the help of a focused one-dimensional linear antenna array is considered. It is shown that the location of the maximum electric field strength does not coincide with the point of in-phase addition of electromagnetic waves emitted by the elements of the antenna array - the focusing point. The dependence of the shift of the maximum electric field strength on the focus point for various focal lengths and sizes of antenna arrays is presented. It has been found that the value of the shift in the focusing coordinates is determined only by the size of the antenna array and does not depend on the number of its elements. The relationship between a decrease in the intensity of an electromagnetic wave and a shift in the maximum amplitude of the electric field strength is described. The paper presents the dependences of the amplitude of the electric field strength for antenna arrays of various linear sizes and the calculation results confirmed the theoretical concepts. A phase portrait for antenna arrays of various sizes is presented showing the in-phase arrival of waves at a given point in space. According to the family of dependencies presented in the paper, it can be concluded that the greater the ratio of the linear dimensions of the antenna array to the focal length, the smaller the shift in the maximum amplitude of the electric field strength.re frequency plane as a result of an iterative process, which makes it possible to determine the values of the required function.
Development and validation of a diagnostic model to differentiate spinal tuberculosis from pyogenic spondylitis by combining multiple machine learning algorithms
Authors: Huang Chengqian , Zhuo Jing , Liu Chong , Wu Shaofeng , Zhu Jichong , Chen Tianyou , Zhang Bin , Feng Sitan , Zhou Chenxing , Wang Zequn , Huang Shengsheng , Chen Liyi , Zhan Xinli
Published: October 2023

This study focused on the development and validation of a diagnostic model to differentiate between spinal tuberculosis (STB) and pyogenic spondylitis (PS). We analyzed a total of 387 confirmed cases, out of which 241 were diagnosed with STB and 146 were diagnosed with PS. These cases were randomly divided into a training group (n = 271) and a validation group (n = 116). Within the training group, four machine learning (ML) algorithms (least absolute shrinkage and selection operator [LASSO], logistic regression analysis, random forest, and support vector machine recursive feature elimination [SVM-RFE]) were employed to identify distinctive variables. These specific variables were then utilized to construct a diagnostic model. The model’s performance was subsequently assessed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the calibration curves. Finally, internal validation of the model was undertaken in the validation group. Our findings indicate that PS patients had an average platelet-to-neutrophil ratio (PNR) of 277.86, which was significantly higher than the STB patients’ average of 69.88. The average age of PS patients was 54.71 years, older than the 48 years recorded for STB patients. Notably, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was higher in PS patients at 6.15, compared to the 3.46 NLR in STB patients. Additionally, the platelet volume distribution width (PDW) in PS patients was 0.2, compared to 0.15 in STB patients. Conversely, the mean platelet volume (MPV) was lower in PS patients at an average of 4.41, whereas STB patients averaged 8.31. Hemoglobin (HGB) levels were lower in PS patients at an average of 113.31 compared to STB patients' average of 121.64. Furthermore, the average red blood cell (RBC) count was 4.26 in PS patients, which was less than the 4.58 average observed in STB patients. After evaluation, seven key factors were identified using the four ML algorithms, forming the basis of our diagnostic model. The training and validation groups yielded area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.841 and 0.83, respectively. The calibration curves demonstrated a high alignment between the nomogram-predicted values and the actual measurements. The decision curve indicated optimal model performance with a threshold set between 2% and 88%. In conclusion, our model offers healthcare practitioners a reliable tool to efficiently and precisely differentiate between STB and PS, thereby facilitating swift and accurate diagnoses.
Six Inversion Strategies for Avoiding Rejection in Academic Publishing: Lessons from the IS Discipline
Authors:   University of Sydney, Ciriello Raffaele , Thatcher Jason B. ,   Temple University
Published: October 2023

The publication process in many academic disciplines, including in Information Systems (IS), can seem arduous and unpredictable, particularly for early career researchers. While the literature offers plentiful guidance on how to pursue publication acceptance, this paper offers a crisp summary of common mistakes that lead to rejection and provides six actionable inversion strategies for avoiding them. Namely, when preparing a paper, we recommend you (1) abstain from methodological promiscuity and (2) never overclaim (but try not to underclaim either); When submitting a paper, it is a good idea to (3) steer clear of bootlicking and (3) avoid sloppiness; and, after receiving the reviews, you should (5) forego belligerence, and (6) stop flogging a dead horse. These inversion strategies can help early career researchers better navigate the review process, increasing the chances of their papers maturing, and helping to avoid mistakes that lower the chance of publishing in high-quality IS journals.
Maasai Identify Male Altruists by Facial Appearance
Authors: Butovskaya M.L. , Rostovtseva V.V. , Mezentseva A.A. , Mabulla A.
Published: October 2023

In this experimental study, we continue investigating an association between facial morphology and individual psychological characteristics. The study was conducted in the population of Maasai (Ngorongoro, Tanzania) in two stages during field trips in 2016 and 2021. At the first stage, we collected anthropological photo portraits from 305 individuals (123 women and 182 men) and interviewed them to identify the propensity to help others. Six generalized morphed portraits of Maasai (men and women) were created based on individual propensity to help. At the second stage of the study, portraits were presented to 200 Maasai, men and women from the same population. The portraits were evaluated according to the degree of expression of four qualities: physical strength, proneness to help others, a "good friend", and self-confidence. The results of the study revealed that representatives of the same population are able to distinguish altruistic men by their facial shape. Men who were prone to provide assistance to others were perceived as physically stronger. No such association was found for female portraits. The results are interpreted from the standpoint of evolutionary psychology.
Visual Illusions and Perception of Classical Architecture
Authors: Bondarko V.M. , Solnushkin S.D. , Chikhman V.N.
Published: October 2023

We carried out psychophysical experiments to study perception mechanisms of images that are elements of building projections in ancient and classical architecture. The curvature of isolated lines and lines superimposed on a fan picture (Wundt-Hering illusion), as well as the orientation of lines in the presence of distractors with varying inclination and separation (tilt illusion) were estimated. We used the methods of constant stimuli and the forced choice procedure. The experiments were carried out on three subjects with a large number of presentations of stimuli, which made it possible to evaluate the statistical significance of the obtained dependences. The values of distortions in the illusion of Wundt-Hering (WH) and in the tilt illusion were determined. It is shown that the curvature of single lines without fan lines is estimated adequately. The analysis of the results led to the conclusion that corrections of the orientation and curvature of elements in classical architecture compensate for the distortions of visual perception. At the same time, the curvature of some elements may be due to the aesthetics of perception.
Features of the Emotional State of Doctors Working and Not Working with Patients with Covid-19 in the Context of Their Individual Psychological Differences
Authors: Doronina T.V. , Okulova A.E. , Maksudova E.A. , Penkina M.Y.
Published: October 2023

Since 2019, the world has faced the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the lives of almost everyone. But the greatest burden of responsibility fell on the shoulders of medical workers who have been fighting for the lives of patients in the "red zones" all this time, experiencing enormous overload and stress, and after all, everyone has limited resources to overcome difficult life situations and reacts to them in their own way. In this regard, the purpose of our work was to study the emotional state of doctors working and not working with patients with COVID-19 in the context of their individual psychological differences, such as personal anxiety, features of aggressive behavior and the presence of certain socio-psychological attitudes. The total number of study participants was 81 people aged 27 to 63 years (M=43.6; SD=8.7). As a result of the study, significant differences were revealed in the severity of situational anxiety, overstrain and counteraction to stress in groups with moderate and high levels of personal anxiety among doctors working in "red" zones. For doctors working in "clean" zones, significant differences between situational anxiety and overexertion were revealed for this parameter. The presence of significant connections of such features of aggressive behavior as aggressiveness and hostility with the severity of stress, overexertion and resistance to stress was found. Significant connections between the levels of situational anxiety, overexertion and resistance to stress and different styles of behavior in conflict situations were also revealed. In addition, the links between situational anxiety, overstrain and resistance to stress and various styles of socio-psychological attitudes were revealed.
Emotional Component of the Perceived Quality of Acoustic Events
Authors: Bogoslovskaya N.A.
Published: October 2023

The article represents the description of the results of the empirical research of the peculiarities of the acoustic events interpretation by the tuvans living in different regions of the Republic of Tuva. This article includes the analytical statistics of the emotions that have been felt by the respondents while listening to the natural sounds of the surrounding area. It has been revealed that the research participants prefer describing the perceived acoustic events in terms of “pleasant-unpleasant” and the most widely spread basic emotions are fear and happiness.
Modern Anti-Stress Technologies in Extreme and Helping Professions
Authors: Rozenova M.I. , Ognev A.S. , Ekimova V.I. , Kokurin A.V.
Published: October 2023

The sources of life and professional stresses, including the risks of the "new global reality" determined by artificial intelligence, are generalized and differentiated (according to the levels of the professional-labor and individual-psychological environment). Psychological aspects of occupational health are indicated by the structural phenomenology of occupational stress, in the variants of activity stresses (physiological, subject-activity and informational) and relationship stresses (business and personal). The introduction of programs to increase stress resistance among pilots, military personnel, medical workers and teachers has shown that stress resistance is polydetermined by the circumstances of individuality, training, experience, status, and should be considered as a universal vital professional competence amenable to development. Four approaches to the introduction of anti-stress technologies are identified: through the organization of the conditions of the professional environment; training and training of specialists; correction of states and consequences of stress; integration of personal characteristics and lifestyle (mastering stress management and health management). We introduce a three-level instrumental concept of applying stress management methods at the level of strategic self-determination, resource allocation, and removal of physiological discomfort.
A Blended Learning Practice of "Flipped Classroom" Mode in Intercultural Communication Course
Authors: KS Aashika , Batta Ajoy
Published: October 2023

This paper examines the flipped classroom models used in the online intercultural communication course that was created by instructors and students. Teachers adjust to a blended learning approach created by integrating online and in-person instruction. The secret to providing students with a good education is to put them first when developing the curriculum because of the unique aspects of online learning. To help students, develop practical intercultural communication skills, instructors apply the case analysis method with their class. A useful and efficient teaching plan that included teaching goals, content knowledge, and teaching techniques after considering the comments from the students was created. Students were assisted in taking part in the entire experience of examining genuine instances and finding solutions. Students are taught about the "Performance Culture Approach" methodology and urged to discuss real-world issues in the classroom. Students can identify a workable solution to the issue to minimize communication barriers and successfully conduct multicultural conversations by examining and debating real examples.
Negotiating Feminine Identities in Manju Kapur's Difficult Daughters
Authors: Pandey Sanjay Prasad , Kaur Manjit
Published: October 2023

This research delves into the exploration of women’s identities within a society dominated by men as depicted in Manju Kapur’s known novel, Difficult Daughters. Grounded in theory, the study examines how Kapur’s female characters navigate the complexities of a male dominated world while grappling with layers of identity formation. By adopting a perspective, the analysis sheds light on the challenges faced by these protagonists as they strive to transcend expectations and traditional gender roles. The narrative lens of this novel serves as a reflection of societal norms that restrict women’s aspirations and autonomy. Through examination of the text this research uncovers the dualities faced by the characters that are simultaneously constrained by ingrained gender norms and driven by their desire, for personal fulfilment. Their journey unfolds as a negotiation between conforming to expectations and pursuing their individuality. By analysing character dynamics, narrative arcs and social contexts this study showcases how the protagonists, in Kapur’s novel grapple with issues related to marriage, education and self-determination. Drawing upon theory it reveals how these characters confront challenges push against normative boundaries and strive to carve out their own space within a patriarchal society. The analysis delves into the relationships of the characters whether it be with their families, society or, within themselves. It closely examines the challenges that these women encounter as they try to balance their dreams and desires with the expectations imposed upon them by society.
Arun Joshi: A Literary Artist of Existential Writing
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Pandey Sanjay Prasad , Batta Ajoy
Published: October 2023

Existentialism, a very important literary movement of the twentieth century, occupies a very important place in the world literature. The major proponents of this theory are Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean Paul Sartre, Albert Camus and others.  The key features associated with the existential literature are the depiction of sense of alienation, detachment, loneliness, aloofness, anxiety among the denizens of the modern world. Although, to begin with it was a European phenomenon, it soon spread to other parts of the world and impacted the writers all over the world. India also came under its influence. Many Indian writers exhibited existential traits in their works. Arun Joshi was the most prominent of them. His works, especially all novels, very beautifully incorporates existential elements. The present paper intends to study and exhibit the existential traits in the novels of Arun Joshi.
Evaluation of Challenges Encountered by Dental Students in The Study of Orthodontics
Authors: Kumar Tarun , Tomer Geetika , Singh Vivek , Prasad P. Narayana , Rawat Anupa , Joshi Sumit
Published: October 2023

Orthodontic education plays a crucial role in preparing dental students for the specialized field of orthodontics. This study aimed to evaluate the challenges encountered by dental students during their orthodontic studies. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data collection through surveys and qualitative insights through interviews. A total of 321 dental students from various dental schools participated in the research, providing their experiences and perceptions of challenges in orthodontic education. The survey questionnaire comprised 15 close-ended questions, covering academic, clinical, technological, psychological, and motivational challenges. The results revealed diverse perceptions of the difficulty level of orthodontic theoretical concepts, with participants expressing varied opinions on the intensity of coursework. Challenges in applying different orthodontic techniques were frequently reported, highlighting the importance of practical training and clinical support. Participants expressed concerns regarding the sufficiency of academic resources provided by institutions to address challenges, indicating scope for improvements in teaching methodologies and learning materials. Stress levels due to the demands of orthodontic studies were evident, underscoring the need for support systems to promote students' emotional well-being. The study also explored participants' self-confidence and motivation in pursuing orthodontics as a career. While self-confidence in clinical decision-making was reported by a significant proportion, motivation levels varied among participants. Despite these challenges, dental students generally expressed satisfaction with their overall orthodontic education, reflecting the dedication and interest in the specialized field.
Evaluation Of Alocasia Cordfolia Rhizomes Extract for Its Potential To Inhibit Oligomeric Amyloid β‑Induced Microglial Activation Through NADPH Oxidase
Authors: Shui Dong , Das Sreemoy Kanti , Azman Nadiah Syafiqah nor , Geng Rong-Hui
Published: October 2023

Objective: The search for natural neuroprotective components from plants has received extensive attention worldwide. The purpose of this study was to examine the inhibitory effect of Alocasia cordfolia rhizomes extract (ACRE) on Oligomeric Amyloid β (oAβ)-induced microglial activation, and further to assess whether this effect is mediated through NADPH oxidase. Methods: Microglia activation model was established by inducing BV-2 microglia cells with oAβ. After treated with the extract for 24 h, cell viability was detected using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, intracellular levels of ROS, MDA and SOD, as well as contents of NO, IL-1β and TNF-α in cell culture media were analyzed with commercial kits. Next, the protein expression of gp91phox was determined by Western blot. Results: In oAβ-stimulated BV-2 microglia cells, cell proliferation was significantly increased, intracellular ROS and MDA levels were markedly raised while SOD activity was reduced, and contents of NO, IL-1β and TNF-α in cell culture media were distinctly elevated. Meanwhile, gp91phox protein expression was obviously increased. However, these effects could be dramatically reversed dose-dependently by ACRE. Conclusion: ACRE may be a potentially promising natural neuroprotective products for the treatment of AD, due to its excellent activity in inhibiting microglial proliferation and activation induced by oAβ.
Public-Private Partnerships in Education: A Comprehensive Study of The Right to Education in India
Authors: Shukla Nilay , Desai Ketan , Tiwari Ruchi
Published: October 2023

This research article explores the evolving landscape of education in India, focusing on the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the context of the Right to Education Act. India's government schools face resource constraints, prompting increased private sector involvement in education. This article discusses the impact of PPPs on education access, equity, and quality, drawing on a field survey conducted in Vadodara. Demographically, the survey reveals heightened awareness of the Right to Education Act, especially among women, underscoring its importance. An overwhelming majority recognizes PPPs' role in enhancing education but highlights the need for greater awareness regarding the nuances of these partnerships. Additionally, opinions vary on the adequacy of the Act's 25% reservation policy, signalling potential room for improvement. Teachers' perspectives showcase widespread compliance with reservation policies in public schools. Yet, concerns arise over private school reservations' efficacy. Respondents emphasize the Act's positive impact on education quality, affordability, and infrastructure, underscoring the comprehensive demand for improved educational access. However, doubts linger regarding PPPs potentially exacerbating educational inequalities, challenging competition, and privatizing the sector. Clear policies and safeguards are imperative to address these concerns. In sum, this research underscores the transformative potential of PPPs in realizing the Right to Education, while advocating for greater awareness, policy refinement, and equitable outcomes to ensure quality education for all in India.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019: A Law with A Hollow Scheme
Authors: Karkun Aziza L. , Tiwari Ruchi , Saiyed AkilAli , Desai Ketan
Published: October 2023

The fight of Muslim women in India is a crusade of rights. They have often remained a puppet in the name of “Women’s rights”. The major reason behind this is a lack of shrewdness of those women who give green signal to shallow and superfluous rights by victimizing their eternal rights. One such recent example which has been a subject of controversy is victimized Muslim women who assuredly need protection through the liberal rights discourse but are bestowed the insignificant rights through the currently enacted, The Muslim women (Protection of rights on marriage) Act, 2019. This Legislation has been highlighted as social reformation for married Muslim women which ensures Gender equality and helps promote married Muslim women’s fundamental rights and their empowerment. To the contrary, this act shows red eye towards Muslim husband by criminalizing the pronouncement of triple talaq. This paper explores the issue of criminalizing private conduct under the shade of Jurisprudence which determines State’s limit to regulate private behaviour. Furthermore, it advocates reviving the identity of Muslim women by unveiling the repercussions of the provisions of the Act. It further efforts to solve the issue of triple talaq by taking it to the plane of ‘Individual Autonomy’. The present research is descriptive in nature based on secondary data.
Cybersecurity In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence – Who Should Be Culpable?
Authors: Chaturvedi Miss Astha , Tiwari Ruchi
Published: October 2023

The age of the AI has come in hurtling and it has become difficult for law makers to keep pace. At the same time, unbridled by legislations, criminals in the cyber space are using these Artificial Intelligence tools. The instances of ChatGPT’s use in writing academic articles to morphing pictures of people, the degree of seriousness is high. Another incident was the use of morphed pictures of a celebrity couple’s child for disseminating fake news. The lines of reality and morphed is blurring to an extent that the line is very unclear and hence it is essential that proper laws are put in place to identify and assign culpability to the use of AI for criminal activities. Although the AI applications are guided by moral codes, the said moral codes would be guided by the developer’s morals and hence the question of standardized laws, ethics and morals would arise here. While the debate around AI and intellectual property rights have been on the round for some time and Courts in certain jurisdictions have already deliberated on it, the question has shifted to criminal culpability in case of hacking, creation of photos that falsify evidence, publication of pictures of individuals that have been digitally altered via AI, etc. The question that arises is who is in control of the actions of the AI, since the creator of the AI is not always the person who is involved in criminal activities that are affected through the AI. Also, would a standard code of ethics be able to govern the AI’s functioning successfully?
Features of the course of type 1 diabetes mellitus and its complications against the background of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia
Authors: Mazepa Svetlana I. , Kotovshchikova Elena F. , Veitsman Inna A. , Lomakina Natalia A. , Nechaeva Mariya N.
Published: October 2023

Changes in connective tissue against the background of hyperglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus is a morphological substrate for the formation of diabetic complications. The presence of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia in a patient with absolute insulin deficiency, the prevalence of individual external manifestations of which among young people is 85.4%, can increase the risk of developing and progressing complications of diabetes mellitus. The purpose of the review is to summarize the literature data on the impact of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia on the course of type 1 diabetes mellitus and its complications when they are combined in one patient. An analysis of the literature has shown that today there are single studies that have studied the specifics of the course of type 1 diabetes mellitus and its complications against the background of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia, with some aspects analyzed in children and adolescents, others in adults, which does not allow to draw clear conclusions. The results of these studies demonstrated earlier development and progression of such diabetic complications as nephropathy, neuropathy, post-injection lipodystrophy in patients with increased dysplastic stigma. According to some experts, patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and concomitant undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia should be allocated to a separate group of dispensary observation, since they may have a higher risk of developing and progressing rate of chronic complications of diabetes mellitus, which leads to a concomitant decrease in quality of life and increased risk of disability. However, to date, the question of the influence of increased dysplastic stigmatization on the course of type 1 diabetes mellitus has not been fully studied.
Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Organ Bağışı ve Transplantasyon Konusundaki Bilgi ve Tutumlarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: TEKİN Yasemin Eda , ABDULLAYEV Ayşegül
Published: October 2023

Giriş: Organ nakli alanında büyük gelişmeler yaşanmasına rağmen uzun yıllardır tüm dünyada organ bağışı sayıları istenen düzeye getirilememiştir. Geleceğin sağlık profesyonelleri olan hemşirelik öğrencilerinin bu konudaki bilgi ve tutumları, organ bağışı konusunda hasta ve yakınlarının farkındalığının artırılması açısından önemlidir.

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin organ bağışı ve transplantasyon konusundaki bilgi ve tutumlarını belirlemektir.

Gereç-Yöntem: Bu araştırma 257 hemşirelik öğrencisi üzerinde tanımlayıcı olarak yapılmıştır. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafında hazırlanan “Organ Bağışına Yönelik Davranış ve Tutum Belirleme Formu” ve “Organ-Doku Bağışı ve Transplantasyon Bilgi Ölçeği” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde frekans, ortalama, yüzde, standart sapma ve Tukey testi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Öğrencilerin %84,4’ü organ bağışında bulunmak istediğini belirmektedir. Öğrencilerin çoğunluğu toplumun organ bağışı konusunda yeterince bilgilendirilmediğini düşündüğünü, %60,3’ü ülkemizde organ bağışı yapacak kişilerin haklarının yasalarla katı şekilde korunduğuna inanmadığını, yalnızca %24,0’ü okul eğitimi sırasında bilgi edindiğini belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin %84,8’i karşı cinsten bir kişiye organını bağışlamak istemediğini belirtmiştir. “Organ-Doku Nakli ve Transplantasyon Bilgi Ölçeği” puan ortalaması 12,9±2,4, “Donör özellikleri” alt boyutu puan ortalaması 3,5±0,9, “Organ bağışı ile ilgili legal, etik ve medikal süreç” alt boyutu puan ortalaması 9,4±1,9’dir. Organ bağışında bulunmak isteyen öğrencilerin ve organ bağışında bulunmayı isteyenlerin ölçek toplam puanı anlamlı olarak daha yüksektir (p
Gebelerin E-Sağlık Okuryazarlığının ve Sağlıklı Yaşam Davranışlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: BALTACI Nazlı , KAYA Nurdan , KILIÇKAYA İremnur
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, gebe kadınların e-sağlık okuryazarlığı ve sağlıklı yaşam davranışları düzeylerini, bunlarla ilişkili faktörleri belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Kesitsel tipte olan araştırma, sosyal medya platformları aracılığı ile online olarak 267 gebe kadın ile yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri “Gebe Tanıtım Formu”, “E-Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği (ESOÖ)” ve “Gebelikte Sağlıklı Yaşam Davranışları Ölçeği (GSYDÖ)” ile toplanmıştır. Veriler, bağımsız örneklem t testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi, Tukey HSD testi, Pearson korelasyon analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Gebelerin ESOÖ puan ortalaması 30,51±4,83 ve GSYDÖ toplam puan ortalaması 113,99±13,15 olarak bulundu. Gebeliğe ilişkin herhangi bir şikayeti olmayan, gebelik sürecinde yeterli sağlık hizmeti aldığını düşünen ve bu süreçte sağlık, kendine, bebeğine bakım ile ilgili bilgisi olan, internet/sosyal medyadan edindiği bilgilerin doğruluğunu sağlık profesyonellerine danışan ve internette gebelik süreci ile ilgili sağlık kaynaklarına erişebilmenin önemli olduğunu düşünen kadınlar daha fazla e-sağlık okuryazarlığa ve gebelikte sağlıklı yaşam davranışlarına sahipti (p
Talasemi Hastası Çocukların Beslenme Durumunun Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ASLAN ÇİN Nazlı Nur , KOÇ Nevra
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Araştırma 2-17 yaş arası talasemi tanılı çocukların beslenme durumunu incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Araştırma, 86 talasemi hastasından dahil edilme kriterlerini karşılayan ve gönüllü olan 2-17 yaş arası, talasemi tanısı alan 23 çocuk ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler çocukların sosyodemografik özellikleri, beslenme alışkanlıkları, antropometrik ölçümleri, biyokimyasal bulguları ve besin tüketim kaydı sorularından oluşan anket formu ile yüz yüze toplanmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler SPSS 25,0 paket programı kullanılarak uygun istatistiki testler kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Katılımcıların %65,2’si kız ve %34,8’i erkek olup, ortalama yaş 10,3±5,2 yıl olarak saptanmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan çocukların tamamının (%100,0) hemoglobin ve hematokrit düzeyleri düşük, ferritin düzeyleri yüksekti. Talasemi hastası çocukların %52,2’si besin desteği kullandığını ve en çok kullandıkları üç besin desteğinin D vitamini (%52,2), folik asit (%26,1) ve çinko (%21,7) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Talasemi hastası kız çocuklarının yaklaşık yarısının enerji (%43,5) ve kalsiyum (%53,3) alımlarının yetersiz olduğu; erkek çocukların enerji (%50,0), folat, (%50,0), C vitamini (%37,5), kalsiyum (%37,5) ve magnezyum (%37,5) alımlarının yetersiz olduğu saptanmıştır. İki-10 yaş aralığındaki çocukların %30,0’unun folat, %40’ının kalsiyum alımlarının yetersiz olduğu saptanmıştır. Bunun yanı sıra, 11-17 yaş aralığındaki çocukların %53,8’inin C vitamini ve kalsiyum, %38,5’inin çinko alımlarının yetersiz olduğu saptanmıştır.

Sonuç: Talasemi hastası çocukların makro ve mikro besin ögelerini yetersiz aldığı saptanmıştır. Bu çalışma talasemi tanılı çocukların beslenme yetersizliği açısından risk altında olduğunu saptamak için beslenme izlemine ihtiyaçları olduğunu belirlemiştir. Gelecekteki çalışmalar, Türk talasemi hastası çocuklarda daha geniş örneklemde diyet kalitesi ve beslenme durumunun sağlık sonuçları üzerindeki etkisine doğrudan odaklanmalıdır.
IoT aplicado al monitoreo en tiempo real de cultivos agrícolas
Authors: Fernández Federico
Published: October 2023

Los notorios cambios en el comportamiento climático que van desde oscilaciones hacia valores extremos de temperatura hasta la ausencia de lluvias en largos periodos de tiempo, disminuyendo las fuentes naturales de agua como ríos y arroyos e incluso los depósitos subterráneos de agua, con los consiguientes daños que esto produce en todo lo concerniente a la producción agrícola trae como consecuencia, la disminución en la producción de los mismos con el consiguiente impacto en la economía por el aumento de los precios y en un caso más extremo la escases de los mismos, impactando en la calidad de vida de la población. Por ello es importante realizar un monitoreo en tiempo real de las condiciones en que se encuentran los cultivos agrícolas a fin de optimizar el uso de los recursos disponibles. A fin de llegar a estos objetivos el Internet de las Cosas (IoT) se ha demostrados como una herramienta muy útil debido, entre otras cosas, a la disminución del tamaño y precio de los circuitos integrados, aparición de circuitos empotrados o motas que permiten el diseño con una funcionalidad específica que incluyen sensores, reducción del consumo de potencia permitiendo la utilización de baterías, los cuales van apareciendo con mayor duración, la simplificación de las comunicación wifi que permite en la actualidad el acceso ilimitado a amplias zonas geográficas con dispositivos muy simples que no solo permite la comunicación Wifi sino también tienen integrada la posibilidad de medir variables mediante sensores. En este trabajo presentamos nuestro sistema mediante el cual se puede realizar el monitoreo de las condiciones de suelo en tiempo real utilizando tecnología IoT.
Resolviendo la ecuación del movimiento armónico amortiguado mediante algunos métodos numéricos
Authors: Vega Salustiano , Jara Jorge , Vega Osvaldo , González Gustavo , Vargas Crispín
Published: October 2023

El modelo del movimiento armónico amortiguado es uno de los temas abordados en el área de la matemática y de física, su representación mediante ecuaciones diferenciales es el motivo principal de su estudio. Usualmente se analiza el caso más simple para obtener una solución analítica real, en el que las técnicas usuales de resolución impartidas para describir el movimiento armónico amortiguado consideran pequeñas intensidades de amortiguamiento. Sin embargo, el análisis mediante ciertos métodos numéricos que resuelven de manera aproximada ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias permitirá resolver numéricamente este modelo y proporcionar diferentes técnicas de resolución. En este trabajo se resolverán numéricamente la ecuación diferencial que describe el movimiento armónico amortiguado. Se propondrán algunas condiciones iniciales a la ecuación diferencial y se implementarán las funciones ODE23, ODE45 y ODE 113 de Matlab y algunos algoritmos numéricos clásicos, tales como los métodos, de Euler Back de primer orden, de Runge Kutta de segundo orden, de Adams Moulton de tercer orden y de Runge Kutta de cuarto orden. Se realizará finalmente, una comparación de los algoritmos numéricos y de las funciones de Matlab implementadas con la solución analítica exacta de la ecuación diferencial, así como con la solución exacta para la velocidad vertical de la masa.
Problems That Arise in a Multicultural Environment: African and Western Cultures
Authors: Flis Joanna
Published: October 2023

The essay presents observations of a student regarding cultural differences in Polish university environment. The author notes differences in various fields of functioning of her group: concerning the rules within the university and outside of it - in the area of everyday life. They are focused especially on those elements that - although obvious - do not always serve to shape open attitudes towards other people.