bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regulating sexual labour in modern and contemporary Greece
Authors: Μιχαλακέα Αθηνά-Χριστίνα
Published: November 2024

Παρόλο που η σεξουαλική εργασία αναφέρεται συχνά ως «το παλαιότερο επάγγελμα», η φύση της ως εργασία συχνά αμφισβητείται. Οι κρατικοί λόγοι και ορισμένα ρεύματα του φεμινισμού διατηρούν μια κατ' εξαίρεση άποψη για την εργασία του σεξ, εις βάρος της θέσης των εργαζομένων στο σεξ. Η παρούσα διατριβή διερευνά τις ιστορικές καταβολές αυτού του εξαιρετισμού και τα αποτελέσματά του, εστιάζοντας στην περίπτωση της Ελλάδας. Αντλώντας στοιχεία από την κριτική επιστήμη και μέσα από το πρίσμα του καταργητικού φεμινισμού, διερευνά τις ομοιότητες και τις συνέργειες μεταξύ της κρατικής ρύθμισης και της φεμινιστικής βιομηχανίας διάσωσης από τα μέσα του 19ου αιώνα έως σήμερα. Η έρευνα βασίζεται σε δευτερογενή και πρωτογενή ιστορική έρευνα, αρχειακές και προφορικές μαρτυρίες εργαζομένων στο σεξ, χρησιμοποιώντας τη μέθοδο της Κριτικής Προφορικής Ιστορίας. Η ιστορία χρησιμεύει ως εργαλείο κριτικής νομικής ανάλυσης, ξετυλίγοντας τις πολύπλοκες σχέσεις μεταξύ του κράτους, των φεμινισμών και των εργαζομένων στο σεξ, που αποσιωπούνται από τους κυρίαρχους λόγους. Με την Ελλάδα να βρίσκεται στη σφαίρα της δυτικής επιρροής, η διατριβή αυτή διερευνά τις πολλαπλές βιοπολιτικές πτυχές του δικαίου (χωρικές, υγιεινές, συνδεδεμένες με την έννοια της παραγωγικότητας και με τη μεταναστευτική πολιτική), καθώς και την ποινική-προνοιακή σχέση που εγκαθιδρύει το κράτος σε συνεργασία με την εγχώρια φεμινιστική φιλανθρωπία. Αυτές οι διαδικασίες, που εκτυλίσσονται παράλληλα, έχουν εντάξει τη διακυβέρνηση της σεξουαλικής εργασίας σε ένα ευρύτερο πλαίσιο διαχείρισης και πειθάρχησης των εργατικών τάξεων. Αυτό που υποστηρίζεται είναι ότι ο τεχνητός διαχωρισμός της πορνείας από άλλες μορφές γυναικείας εργασίας εγκλωβίζει περαιτέρω τις εργαζόμενες στο σεξ σε μια συνέχεια παρανομίας/ποινικοποίησης. Αντίθετα, η τοποθέτηση της σεξουαλικής εργασίας σε ένα ευρύτερο πλαίσιο πολιτικής οικονομίας και κοινωνικής αναπαραγωγής καταδεικνύει την εσφαλμένη φύση αυτού του διαχωρισμού, αλλά και άλλων αναγωγικών διχοτομήσεων (παραγωγική/αναπαραγωγική, επίσημη/ανεπίσημη, θυματοποίηση/εργοδοσία). Η θεσμική αναγνώριση της σεξουαλικής εργασίας ως εργασίας επανέρχεται έτσι στο προσκήνιο ως ένα κρίσιμο ζήτημα που θέτει ερωτήματα σχετικά με την ευρύτερη έννοια της εργασίας στον καπιταλισμό και κατά πόσον το εργατικό δίκαιο μπορεί να μετριάσει ή να διαιωνίσει τις διαρθρωτικές ανισότητες. Τελικά, η διατριβή συμβάλλει στην αντιμετώπιση αυτών των νέων προκλήσεων και αναλαμβάνει επίσης τις ευκαιρίες για προβληματισμό σχετικά με τη λειτουργία του νόμου και τη σημασία των πρακτικών αντίστασης και αγώνα εκτός του πεδίου του νόμου.
Tourist Discourse and Its Subtypes
Authors: Goncharova Lyubov
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the institutional and communicative-pragmatic parameters of tourist discourse. Subtypes of tourist discourse are singled out, which make it possible to determine the belonging of texts of tourism sphere to a certain group.

The aim of the work is to define and characterize the tourist discourse, to identify its subspecies.

The objectives of the study are related to the characterization of institutional parameters of the subspecies of tourist discourse and the description of communicative-pragmatic features and linguistic features of texts belonging to different subspecies of tourist discourse.

Research methods used in the work: general scientific, sociolinguistic and linguistic methods.

The material of the study was 300 texts/discourses of tourist themes, divided into subspecies.

The results of the study allow us to distinguish tourist discourse as a complex type of institutional discourse, including several subspecies, to clarify the definition of “tourist discourse” and to describe its subspecies by communicative and pragmatic characteristics.
Los partidos populistas y antisistema en democracia: Podemos (España) y el Movimiento 5 estrellas (Italia) desde un análisis secuencial
Authors: Toppi Hernán Pablo
Published: November 2024

En la literatura usualmente se plantea que los partidos populistas y antisistema afectan la democracia. Este artículo propone una mirada alternativa, en tanto la pluralidad democrática también puede favorecer la erosión del sentido de dichas agrupaciones. En este sentido, se propone un estudio secuencial de la trayectoria de Podemos (España) y del Movimento 5 Stelle (Italia), desde su fundación hasta la elección nacional, después de haber participado de un gobierno de coalición (con fuerzas del establishment), momento en el cual, se considera que ya no tenían su carácter antisistema original. Se concluye que la democracia, en términos de su pluralidad, es permisiva con los partidos antisistema cuando estos expresan una lógica confrontativa frente al conjunto del establishment político, pero no cuando deciden conformar coaliciones con al menos parte de este último. El adoptar este camino, factible en una democracia fragmentada, tiene un costo para los partidos antisistema: perder su razón de ser antisistema, al abandonar un discurso nosotros versus ellos, que debería referir al conjunto de la élite política.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA A FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE DOCENTES: A ACESSIBILIDADE EM LIBRAS NO CONTEXTO DA SAÚDE
Authors: Francisco Gildete da Silva Amorim Mendes , Júnior Gláucio  de Castro
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo configura-se como uma revisão de literatura que visa explorar a importância da formação continuada de docentes em diferentes cursos do ensino superior, destacando-se como uma estratégia essencial para fomentar a acessibilidade na área da saúde, especialmente no contexto de atendimento a pessoas Surdas. Ao longo do texto são analisadas diversas práticas de acessibilidade destinadas a esse público nos ambientes de saúde, tais como programas de capacitação direcionados aos profissionais da saúde e a criação de materiais informativos acessíveis. É ressaltada, de maneira expressiva, a necessidade de investimento em programas de formação continuada, os quais visam capacitar educadores acerca das melhores práticas em acessibilidade, métodos didáticos inclusivos e tecnologias assistivas. A ênfase recai sobre a importância de dotar os profissionais da área da saúde com habilidades que favoreçam a promoção da inclusão no âmbito acadêmico. Como resultado desse investimento em formação continuada, evidencia-se a relevância da implementação de políticas públicas nos cursos de formação de professores do ensino superior na área da saúde, visando à minimização de problemas de comunicação nos ambientes de atendimento. Propõe-se, então, uma abordagem interdisciplinar na formação, incorporando elementos como treinamento em comunicação inclusiva, estágios práticos sensibilizadores, adoção de tecnologias assistivas, conscientização cultural e sensibilidade, além da instituição de avaliação contínua. Dessa forma, a presente pesquisa sugere uma abordagem integrada e abrangente, alinhada com as demandas contemporâneas de inclusão, buscando promover uma formação mais completa e sensível, capaz de preparar educadores para enfrentar os desafios específicos presentes nos ambientes de saúde ao lidar com pessoas Surdas.
CÍRCULO DE LEITURA E WEB RÁDIO ESCOLAR: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA ENTRE LEITURAS – IMPRESSA E DIGITAL
Authors: Vital da Conceição Paula , Rodrigues Dias Andrea Maria
Published: November 2024

Este artigo objetiva expor como se deu a experiência de trabalho do componente curricular Círculo de Leitura no Projeto Web rádio Fala Madrid, desenvolvido desde o ano de 2020, na Escola Municipal Madrid, instituição de ensino pertencente à Secretaria Municipal de Educação do Rio de Janeiro.
METAVERSO NA EDUCAÇÃO: EXPLORANDO A PLATAFORMA FRAME VR COMO AMBIENTE IMERSIVO E DE APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Sobral dos Santos Aline Patrícia , Vieira Fabia Magali Santos
Published: November 2024

Considerando que o Metaverso se refere a um ambiente virtual tridimensional, geralmente acessível por meio de interfaces digitais e cuja interação ocorre por meio da internet, proporcionando uma experiência imersiva aos usuários, o objetivo deste trabalho foi explorar a apropriação do metaverso na educação, apresentando uma experiência com plataforma Frame VR como ambiência pedagógica intencional que estimula a interação, a criatividade e a participação ativa. Com uma abordagem qualitativa, baseando-se no método cartográfico de pesquisa-intervenção, apresentamos um relato de experiência do minicurso sobre metaverso e os resultados de uma avaliação e mapeamento junto com os participantes do minicurso. Os resultados da avaliação mostraram que a maioria dos participantes não tinha experiência prévia com tecnologias de Realidade Virtual antes de utilizar a plataforma Frame VR, indicando um cenário de novidade e descoberta. Apesar disso, identificamos resistência para o uso do metaverso na educação, apesar da experiência divertida e interativa que tiveram. Ressaltamos a importância de um processo de implementação cuidadoso e de uma formação adequada dos professores para o apropriação do metaverso na Educação.
A TRANSPOSIÇÃO DO ORAL PARA O AUDIOVISUAL: ROTEIROS DE VÍDEOS NO ÂMBITO ESCOLAR
Authors: Rosa Vinote Rocha Gleiciane , Tedesco Maria Teresa
Published: November 2024

Este artigo, a partir da Teoria a Iconicidade Verbal, busca compreender como as marcas textuais em narrativas orais possibilitam a transposição bem-sucedida para o audiovisual. A hipótese principal é a de que a abordagem icônica oferece uma base eficiente para essa transposição e o objetivo principal é transpor narrativa oral para texto audiovisual, tendo como fundamento essa teoria. De forma específica, tem como objetivos apresentar uma proposta de atividades didáticas para para produção de roteiro de textos audiovisuais no âmbito escolar, com foco no processo de significação. O aporte teórico está fundamento na abordagem de Simões (2009) acerca da Teoria da Iconicidade Verbal. Destaca-se a relevância da escolha da Teoria da Iconicidade Verbal como teoria basilar por conceber o texto como uma imagem que contém marcas textuais que direcionam aos significados, fornecendo pistas cruciais para a transposição para o contexto audiovisual. No contexto educacional, as atividades propostas à luz da Teoria da Iconicidade Verbal visam a atenuar barreiras em relação à ausência de familiaridade de docentes com técnicas cinematográficas, promover a compreensão dos signos do texto audiovisual e desenvolver habilidades essenciais para a convivência em uma sociedade digital. Os resultados destacam a eficácia da abordagem icônica na transposição do oral para o audiovisual, ressaltando sua importância no contexto contemporâneo de letramento midiático, já que a comprovação da possibilidade de transposição é uma realidade que impacta a forma como se percebe e como se ensina a linguagem audiovisual.
NAVEGANDO NO MAR ABERTO DA EDUCAÇÃO: RECURSOS EDUCACIONAIS ABERTOS E A FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Borges Teles Rodrigo
Published: November 2024

Este estudo investiga a viabilidade de obter formação continuada de alta qualidade de maneira gratuita, utilizando plataformas de Recursos Educacionais Abertos (REA). Focalizando nas potencialidades formativas, a pesquisa centra-se na análise da Plataforma Avamec. Adotando uma abordagem mista, que combina métodos quantitativos e qualitativos, o estudo emprega o método netnográfico para imersão na Plataforma Avamec. Os resultados revelam uma crescente demanda por formação continuada nos últimos anos, especialmente para cursos de aperfeiçoamento oferecidos pela plataforma. A análise dos dados sugere que é possível obter uma experiência de formação continuada de qualidade, de forma flexível, por meio de Recursos Educacionais Abertos. Este estudo contribui para a compreensão de como plataformas como a Avamec podem desempenhar um papel crucial na oferta de formação continuada de maneira eficaz. Concluímos que a integração de REA em plataformas educacionais pode ser uma estratégia promissora para promover a aprendizagem contínua de maneira acessível e de alta qualidade.
EDUCAÇÃO TRANSMIDIÁTICA: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE A PRODUÇÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA BRASILEIRA NA ÚLTIMA DÉCADA
Authors: Rodrigues Valtemir , Versuti Andrea
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma análise das teses, dissertações e artigos produzidos no período de 2014 a 2023 sobre a educação transmídia. O estudo é parte de uma pesquisa de Doutorado em andamento, cujo propósito é investigar os impactos da formação continuada docente na perspectiva da transmidiação de conteúdos. Foram identificados 89 trabalhos, dos quais 25 foram selecionados considerando a aderência ao campo da educação, a aproximação das discussões, as abordagens e as análises realizadas. Dos trabalhos, emergiram cinco categorias temáticas: estímulo à leitura e à produção textual; desenvolvimento de habilidades, criatividade e imaginação; letramento digital; Narrativa Transmídia como recurso didático e formação continuada docente. Foi possível identificar, a partir dos estudos, um particular interesse em entender o uso da transmídia no ensino de Língua Portuguesa e Literatura, na mediação pedagógica, nas práticas de colaboração em rede, na aprendizagem de idiomas, na alfabetização por meio do lúdico e no desenvolvimento de competências. No campo da formação docente, inicial ou continuada, para o uso pedagógico da transmidiação foram encontradas apenas sete pesquisas nos indicando uma lacuna de lacuna de investigação.
STORYTELLING NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA LEITURA E DA ESCRITA: UMA PROPOSTA DE INOVAÇÃO PARA O ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Jerlane Ferreira da Silva Barreto Jéssica , Maria de Araújo Célia
Published: November 2024

Um dos grandes desafios da educação é conseguir motivar a leitura e desenvolver a escrita nos estudantes. Nesse sentido, faz-se necessário desenvolver metodologias que possam ajudar a melhorar os índices de leitura e escrita. Dessa maneira, este artigo apresenta uma proposta metodológica inovadora de storytelling, a arte de contar histórias. O objetivo geral é explorar o potencial das técnicas de storytelling para estimular a criatividade e a imaginação dos alunos, por meio de uma oficina, com o intuito de facilitar a criação autoral de narrativas e o desenvolvimento das habilidades de escrita. Este trabalho caracteriza a estrutura da oficina, evidenciando cada encontro proposto nela com os objetivos do conhecimento, suas intenções e a forma de avaliação. Para a construção da base teórica, o artigo discute também o ensino de língua portuguesa no Brasil e as metodologias ativas, em especial o storytelling. Por fim, esta proposta pretende contribuir com a melhora das habilidades de leitura e de escrita no ensino de Língua Portuguesa, no Ensino Fundamental, a partir do uso de storytelling, por meio de uma metodologia inovadora que possa inspirar outros professores.
O USO DE TECNOLOGIAS NOS CINCO ANOS INICIAIS DE ESCOLARIZAÇÃO DE UM ESTUDANTE COM NECESSIDADES COMPLEXAS DE COMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: Batista de Oliveira Cleiton , Monteiro da Cruz Mara , Barcelos Machado Gabriela , Mariano Moraes da Silva Ingrid
Published: November 2024

Considerando o processo de escolarização de um estudante com Necessidades Complexas de Comunicação (NCC) decorrentes do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) durante o primeiro segmento do Ensino Fundamental (1º ao 5º ano), este trabalho tem por objetivo identificar os recursos pedagógicos adotados neste período. O percurso metodológico partiu de uma análise documental, utilizando-se os relatórios e fichas de acompanhamento do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) dos referidos cinco anos de escolaridade, de 2019 a 2023, no total de quinze documentos. A partir da leitura destes documentos, os autores destacaram todas as referências a recursos utilizados na prática educacional, dividindo-os em dois grupos: baixa e alta tecnologia. Este trabalho provocou reflexões sobre as diferentes conjunturas educacionais do processo, que incluiu um período intermediário de ensino remoto, durante a pandemia de Covid-19. O estudo longitudinal realizado a partir da leitura dos relatórios elaborados pelas equipes docentes que acompanharam o estudante desenha um contraste entre os recursos utilizados no período de ensino remoto e os utilizados no ensino presencial. Destaca-se, na pesquisa realizada, que tecnologias desenvolvidas para Comunicação Alternativa e Ampliada (CAA), imprescindíveis para favorecer o processo de comunicação de estudantes com NCC, foram mais amplamente utilizadas durante nos períodos de ensino presencial. Estudos de Vigotski sobre a compensação da deficiência afirmam que os recursos desenvolvidos pelo ambiente cultural, neste caso, a escola, têm a função de ampliar as possibilidades de participação social do indivíduo que tem alguma desvantagem em função da condição da deficiência. A relevância de se desenvolver estratégias e adotar recursos para garantir a acessibilidade às atividades da escola reside no fato de que é nas atividades coletivas que tem origem o desenvolvimento das funções psicológicas superiores. Tal premissa reforça a necessidade de que o AEE adote e desenvolva tais recursos com o objetivo de favorecer um processo de escolarização efetivo, ampliando as possibilidades de desenvolvimento e aprendizagem do educando.
Experiences of men with non-cancer related lymphoedema UK-based online survey. Part two: findings and discussion
Authors: Cooper-Stanton Garry , Gale Nicola , Sidhu Manbinder , Allen Kerry
Published: November 2024

This article is the second instalment in the series. The preceding article detailed the background, methodology and methods, while the current article delves into the study's findings and alignment with the broader literature. The study aimed to explore the research question: ‘how do men perceive their engagement in the self-management of non-cancer-related lymphoedema?’ Upon completing an online survey based on the validated lymphoedema quality of life tool (LYMQoL), the gathered data underwent narrative thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: Theme 1 explored the strategies men use to address the psychological impact of self-care, including physical concealment. Theme 2 focused on the use of physical control as a method for managing perceived vulnerability. Theme 3 centred on relationships within self-care. The findings shed light on the intricate nature of self-care in the context of lymphoedema and its impact on masculinity. These insights resonate with existing literature, emphasising the use of available resources driven by the perceived vulnerability men experience in their lives.
Integrating compression therapy into heart failure and lymphoedema management
Authors: Cooper Garry , Brown Donna
Published: November 2024

Heart failure (HF) and lymphoedema often co-exist, significantly affecting the quality of life and requiring complex management. Heart Failure, characterised by reduced cardiac function, affects around 1 million people in the UK. Lymphoedema, involving lymphatic failure, affects 4 to 29 per 1000 individuals, particularly older adults. Traditionally heart failure management focuses on medication, while lymphoedema relies on compression therapy (CT). The article examines the integration of CT to treat lymphoedema with coexisting HF. Evidence suggests that with careful management and multidisciplinary collaboration, CT can be safely used in stable HF patients to manage lymphoedema, improving overall treatment outcomes and patient wellbeing. This approach requires adherence to guidelines and a holistic, patient-centred care model. Debates about CT for lymphoedema in the presence of HF highlight the need for patient-focused and all-encompassing care. Practitioners must consider the broader context of both conditions and collaborate with colleagues and patients to make informed treatment decisions.
CONSUMER PREFERENCES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS IN DEVELOPING AND DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Authors: Lamçe Elda , Braimllari Alma
Published: November 2024

This study has taken into consideration the most important factors that influence consumers’ choice of clothing by analyzing some of the most popular brands in the market. The study was completed in two countries making a comparison between the preferences of consumers in a developed and developing country. The method used is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which, by structuring the problem, makes it easier to classify the criteria that influence consumers’ evaluation of clothing brands. Six main criteria, sixteen sub-criteria, and different fast fashion brands were considered. The results of this method revealed different priorities regarding the criteria between the two regions even though the most preferred brand was the same. These results help the companies included in the study to not only improve their products, but to have a better approach to the customer, and strengthen their competitiveness.
Green Packaging Material Preferences among Young Chinese Consumers: A Comparative Study of Recycled versus Virgin Papers and Bio-based versus Synthetic Materials
Authors: Luo Wen , Zhang Yijing , Zheng Jiarong , Yao Minting , Mineo Keito , Liu Guanghua
Published: November 2024

Increasing the use of recycled paper instead of virgin wood pulp paper and plastic in green packaging has the potential to alleviate the current pressure on wood supplies, reduce the carbon footprint of consumer goods, and improve the sustainable development of the forest industry. Exploring how consumers’ environmental, carbon, and health concerns influence their preferences for different layers of green paper products can provide theoretical guidance for enhancing resource utilization and promoting sustainable development of the forest products market. This study aimed to identify consumer perceptions of green attributes, assess the impact of environmental and carbon concerns on green product preferences, and examine the significance of paper materials in various packaging layers. Utilizing conjoint, factor, and regression analyses, we investigated young Chinese consumers’ green packaging preferences, focusing on their prioritization of packaging types and the choice between recycled and regular paper over fossil-based materials. The results indicate that consumers prefer green attributes in food packaging, such as recycled paper, paper-based substitutes for plastic, and corn fiber substitutes for nylon. However, recycled paper and virgin paper have no significant difference in consumer utility. For different layers, the preference for recycled paper was slightly higher for outer packaging than for inner packaging and packaging in direct contact with food. Cognitive and affective attitudes toward recycled paper material have a positive impact on both recycled paper and paper-based plastic substitutes, while environmental concern directly influences the choice of recycled paper, and carbon concern influences consumer preferences for paper-based plastic substitutes.
Reported impact of creativity in the Wakakosha (‘You’re Worth It’) internal stigma intervention for young people living with HIV in Harare, Zimbabwe
Authors: Heniff Lauren , France Nadine Ferris , Mavhu Webster , Ramadan Mohannad , Nyamwanza Owen , Willis Nicola , Crehan Eimear , Chinembiri Moud , Cheallaigh Deirdre Ni , Nolan Ann , Byrne Elaine
Published: November 2024

Internal stigma (negative judgements towards oneself) continues to be a barrier to HIV treatment, management and care, and has global public health consequences. People living with HIV (PLHIV) who report internal stigma are less likely to seek care, adhere to treatment and can experience increased depression and lower quality of life. The Wakakosha (‘You’re Worth It’) programme sought to reduce internal stigma among young PLHIV using inquiry-based stress reduction (IBSR), a cognitive and awareness-based methodology. This sub-study focused on creativity, exploring how it promotes young PLHIV’s well-being. We analysed individual interviews (n = 14), focus groups (n = 3), poems (n = 5), songs (n = 2) and self-compassion letters (n = 38) and 23 activity journals from November 2021 to March 2022, utilising inductive thematic analysis to identify themes across the data. Creativity saturated the Wakakosha intervention through modalities such as drawing, colouring, body mapping, music and letter writing. These engaged participants and gave them a space in which to shift their internal stigmatising beliefs, and helped them in multiple ways including: facilitating emotional regulation, self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-worth and body positivity. Creativity also enhanced participants’ self-image and allowed them to see their own abilities. Music improved the therapeutic environment by helping participants focus, emote, retain messages and connect within the group setting. Letters to self/others allowed participants to let go of stigma towards themselves and the circumstances of their infection. Tools such as drawing and body mapping assisted participants with emotional recognition and expression. This sub-study provided insight into the potential of creativity, when integrated into an IBSR intervention, in counteracting internal stigma. Ongoing replication is needed to continue to evolve best practices for internal stigma interventions. Future work should use more structured and specific interviews with participants regarding their creative processes.
Does CEO social capital affect corporate ESG performance?
Authors: Wu Wenyi , Tian Zhaoping , Wang Guangzhi
Published: November 2024

This paper empirically examines the relationship between CEO (Chief Executive Officer) social capital and corporate ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) performance. Using a sample of A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2010 to 2020, the paper finds a negative correlation between CEO social capital and corporate ESG performance. In addition, we also consider how the firm’s market trading activity and CEO duality moderates the impact of CEO social capital on firms’ ESG, and both are concluded to be positively moderated. Upon further research, we also find that (1) the positive contribution of CEO’s social capital to firms’ ESG performance is more significant in state-owned enterprises. (2) The negative facilitating effect of CEO’s social capital on corporate ESG performance is more significant in large-scale enterprises. (3) ESG practices lead to the loss of shareholder wealth, resulting in the reduction of corporate value. The results of the study deepen the knowledge of academics and practitioners about the value-creating function of CEO social capital, and provide empirical evidence for listed companies to pay attention to and make use of CEO social capital to enhance their corporate social responsibility commitment.
A community action network-based intervention for improving knowledge of zoonoses among wildlife hunters and traders in Epe, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Cadmus Eniola O. , Awosanya Emmanuel J. , Adesokan Hezekiah K. , Akinseye Victor O. , Olaleye Funmilayo E. , Morenikeji Olajumoke A. , Fawole Oluwatosin E. , Ansumana Rashid , Ayinmode Adekunle B. , Oluwayelu Daniel O. , Cadmus Simeon
Published: November 2024

The West Africa One Health project is a multi-country project designed to utilise the One Health approach and deploy the Community Action Networks (CAN), a concept rooted in the principles of community-based participatory research, to improve knowledge of high-risk communities on zoonoses. The majority of emerging zoonoses occur at the human-wildlife interface, of which wildlife hunters and traders are critical stakeholders. We assessed the effectiveness of a CAN-based intervention involving the use of a video documentary and case studies as model tools in improving the knowledge of zoonoses among wildlife hunters and traders in Epe, an established hunting community in Lagos State, Nigeria. A single-group pre-post design involving a total of 39 consenting registered wildlife stakeholders was adopted. A pre-tested, semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on the participant’s sociodemographic characteristics, awareness level, and knowledge of zoonoses pre and post CAN-based intervention. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics McNemar and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests at a 5% level of significance. The mean age of the participants was 46.7 ± 10.9 years. Most (76.9%) identified as male and had at least secondary education (89.7%). The number of participants who were aware that diseases could be contracted from animals and that it could be through inhalation and close contact increased significantly from 13 (33.3%), 2 (5.1%), and 9 (23.1%) pre-intervention to 37 (94.9%), 11 (28.2%), and 21 (53.8%) post-intervention, respectively. The overall median knowledge score increased significantly from 1 (Interquartile range (IQR): 0–2) pre-intervention to 3 (IQR: 2–4) post-intervention. The CAN-based intervention involving the use of a video documentary and case studies as model tools was effective in improving the knowledge of zoonoses among wildlife hunters and traders in the hunting community and may be beneficial for future practice.
Exploring vaccine hesitancy in digital public discourse: From tribal polarization to socio-economic disparities
Authors: Ayaz Huzeyfe , Celik Muhammed Hasan , Koytak Huseyin Zeyd , Yanik Ibrahim Emre
Published: November 2024

This study analyzed online public discourse on Twitter (later rebranded as X) during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand key factors associated with vaccine hesitancy by employing deep-learning techniques. Text classification analysis reveals a significant association between attitudes toward vaccination and the unique socio-economic characteristics of US states, such as education, race, income or voting behavior. However, our results indicate that attributing vaccine hesitancy solely to a single social factor is not appropriate. Furthermore, the topic modeling of online discourse identifies two distinct sets of justifications for vaccine hesitancy. The first set pertains to political concerns, including constitutional rights and conspiracy theories. The second pertains to medical concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy. However, vaccine-hesitant social media users pragmatically use broad categories of justification for their beliefs. This behavior may suggest that vaccine hesitancy is influenced by political beliefs, unconscious emotions, and gut-level instinct. Our findings have further implications for the critical role of trust in public institutions in shaping attitudes toward vaccination and the need for tailored communication strategies to restore faith in marginalized communities.
Adopting a model of antimicrobial stewardship program to anti-tubercular treatment stewardship: A single-centre experience from a private tertiary care hospital in South India
Authors: Samban Swathy S. , Kunoor Akhilesh , Prasanna Preetha , Krishnakumar Malavika , Shashindran Nandita , Nair Chithira V. , Babu Abhinandh , K. J. Ananth Ram , Nair Sivapriya G. , Chandra Subhash , Kulirankal Kiran G. , Gutjahr Georg , S. Rakesh P. , Sathyapalan Dipu T. , Moni Merlin
Published: November 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC). Inappropriate use of Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT) undermines treatment efficacy and could contribute to drug resistance. While antimicrobial stewardship programs (AMSP) are well established, anti-tubercular treatment stewardship programs (ATTSP) in private hospitals do not have an established model. An AMSP model in a private tertiary care hospital in South India was repurposed to monitor the prescription appropriateness of ATT. A multidisciplinary team evaluated the ATT prescription appropriateness among inpatients over a one-year period with the 4R’s criteria: Right Indication, Right Drug, Right Dose, and Right Frequency. The ATTSP team filed recommendations for inappropriate prescriptions to the primary clinical care team, and compliance to the recommendations was documented within 48 hours. During the study period, 172 ATT prescriptions were evaluated. Inappropriate dose and drug prescriptions were found in 16% and 7%, respectively. The primary clinical care teams complied with 83% of the recommendations within 48 hours. The potential impact of implementing the ATTSP model nationwide was assessed using published data, suggesting that the opportunities to correct inappropriate prescriptions could reach a quarter million. The study provides a proof of concept that an ATTSP can be successfully implemented in a TB endemic, resource-constrained setting. Extrapolation for implementing ATTSP across the country has the potential for huge public health benefits.
Registered report: The effectiveness of a Bhagavad Gita intervention to reduce psychological distress in homeless people—A randomised controlled trial
Authors: Konduru Laalithya , Dahia Simranjeet Singh , Kothari-Speakman Gargi
Published: November 2024

Introduction

The coronavirus disease pandemic has worsened psychological distress in people experiencing homelessness (PEH). This study evaluates the impact of learning the Bhagavad Gita versus engaging in Kuchipudi dance on reducing psychological distress in PEH in Chennai and Dhanbad, India.

Methods and analysis

Participants will be allocated into Bhagavad Gita, Kuchipudi dance, Both interventions, or Control groups. The Kessler scale (K10) score, representing the primary outcome, will be measured at four time points: one day before intervention, one day after intervention completion, 40 days post-intervention, and 1 year post-intervention. The K10 scores will be analyzed using the Generalized Estimating Equation framework. Additionally, subgroup analysis based on participant demographics (e.g., age, education, religion, employment) will be conducted to explore potential differential effects using analysis of covariance. Statistical significance will be determined at p < 0.05 (two-tailed).

Dissemination

After study completion, findings will be shared at conferences, in peer-reviewed journals, and with stakeholders and community groups. Authorship will be granted to contributing researchers, with acknowledgment for others. The dataset will be publicly available upon publication. Efforts will be made to communicate results through infographics, plain language summaries, and tailored strategies, including community meetings and digital platforms, to engage and empower PEH in decision-making.

Trial registration

The trial has been registered with the Clinical Trials Registry of India (registration number: CTRI/2022/12/048416).
Risk factors for unintentional injury hospitalisation among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in Australia’s Northern Territory: A data linkage study
Authors: Su Jiunn-Yih , He Vincent Yaofeng , Lithgow Anna , Guthridge Steven
Published: November 2024

Background

Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of hospitalisation for children. This study investigated the incidence and associated risk factors for unintentional injury hospitalisation (UIH) among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children aged under 5 years in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study using linked data from a perinatal register, hospital admissions, school enrolment and child protection services. The outcome variable was a first UIH. Potential risk factors included gender, pregnancy and birth outcomes, maternal education level, child protection service contact and geographic remoteness. Modified Poisson regression was used for multivariate modelling.

Results

A cohort of 21,189 children (54.0% Aboriginal) born between 2000 and 2010 were followed to the age of 5 years. The overall incidence of first UIH was 25.8 per 1,000 person-years, which was 28.6% higher among Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal children (28.8 and 22.4 per 1000 person-years, respectively). Risk factors identified in the full model included: being male (incidence rate ratio (IRR) 1.26, 95%CI: 1.17–1.36); living in a remote (IRR 1.26, 95%CI: 1.14–1.40) or very remote area (IRR 1.44, 95%CI: 1.29–1.59); having a notification or substantiated notification for abuse (IRR 1.42, 95%CI: 1.27–1.58 and IRR 1.60, 95%CI: 1.41–1.82, respectively); or neglect (IRR 1.32, 95%CI: 1.17–1.48 and IRR 1.28, 95%CI: 1.11–1.47, respectively). After adjustment, there was no difference in UIH rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. In both stratified models, being male, living in remote or very remote areas and having a notification or substantiated notification for child maltreatment were identified as risk factors.

Conclusions

Our study found high UIH incidence rates and evidence for an association between UIH and child maltreatment. This suggests child maltreatment and UIH have shared determinants and points to the need for clinicians to be aware of the overlap between these conditions and the importance of cross-agency collaboration in prevention and management.
A quasi-experimental study assessing the effectiveness of a community-based egg intervention in the nutritional and health status of young children from rural Honduras
Authors: Palacios Ana M. , Keko Mario , Rochani Haresh , Nazaruk Dziyana , Aslan Asli , Tome Joana , Mayo-Gamble Tilicia , Ramos Gisela , Manship Laura
Published: November 2024

Objective

This community-public-private-academic coalition project implemented and evaluated the effectiveness of a rural, community-based egg intervention that aimed to support the nutrition and health of children living in rural, poor communities from Intibucá, Honduras, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

This investigator-blind, non-randomized, controlled study was informed by a community health improvement process and participatory research. Women from 13 communities were given a microloan to start an egg farm that supplied 1 egg daily to 201 children ages 6–24 months for 1 year (intervention group). Control communities (n = 14) were selected from neighboring municipalities with similar sociodemographic backgrounds based on size. Sociodemographic-, anthropometric-, and morbidity data were collected biannually between January 2021 to January 2022. Outcome changes were compared with linear-, generalized- or Poisson- mixed models adjusted by sex, age, maternal education, breastfeeding status, assets, adults living at home, baseline outcomes, and community-cluster.

Results

Baseline to 6- and 12-month weekly frequency of egg intake significantly increased in the intervention vs. the control group: 6-month change = 1.86; 95%CI (1.61, 2.14); 12-month change = 1.63; 95%CI (1.42, 1.87 p<0.001), respectively. Baseline to 12-month changes in the intervention group were not significant for length/height-for-age-z-scores = 0.12, p = 0.187; weight-for-length/height-z-scores = -0.02, p = 0.78; and diarrhea prevalence, AOR = 1.69; 95%CI (0.53, 5.42), p = 0.378. Lower odds of respiratory infections were observed for the intervention vs. the control group at 6- and 12-month post: AOR = 0.28; 95%CI (0.12, 0.63), p = 0.002; AOR = 0.30; 95%CI (0.12, 0.75), p = 0.010, respectively.

Conclusions and relevance

Children in the intervention group reported consuming eggs more days per week relative to the control group. Lower odds of respiratory infections were observed in the intervention group throughout the study. Ongoing follow-up will offer more insights on the intervention’s effectiveness in linear growth, dietary diversity, food security, and other nutritional outcomes.
Fine-scale genetic structure and rare variant frequencies
Authors: Gagnon Laurence , Moreau Claudia , Laprise Catherine , Girard Simon L.
Published: November 2024

In response to the current challenge in genetic studies to make new associations, we advocate for a shift toward leveraging population fine-scale structure. Our exploration brings to light distinct fine-structure within populations having undergone a founder effect such as the Ashkenazi Jews and the population of the Quebec’ province. We leverage the fine-scale population structure to explore its impact on the frequency of rare variants. Notably, we observed an 8-fold increase in frequency for a variant associated with the Usher syndrome in one Quebec subpopulation. Our study underscores that smaller cohorts with greater genetic similarity demonstrate an important increase in rare variant frequencies, offering a promising avenue for new genetic variants’ discovery.
The use of poll aggregators in political journalism during Brazilian 2022 presidential campaign
Authors: Nogueira Galvão Pereira Bruno , Guimarães de Oliveira Arthur
Published: November 2024

The present research aims to understand how Brazilian media outlets use electoral forecasting methods in journalistic articles within the scope of coverage of the 2022 presidential elections. The year 2022 was remarkable due to the launch of several poll aggregation tools by the press, which have been used as an alternative to traditional polls to reinforce the demanding electoral coverage. In this context, we collected data from journalistic articles of selected media outlets that cite their own poll aggregators from January 1, 2022, to July 31, 2022. The research maps the utilization of aggregators in newspapers and presents an analysis of the articles that use the poll aggregators. To do so, we classified the articles into three distinct categories, identified according to patterns found in the way they use the aggregator. Finally, it underlines the innovative character of the research on the use of poll aggregators by media outlets.
Fake news e fact-checking nas eleições presidenciais
Authors: Ferracioli Paulo , Sbaraini Fontes Giulia , Butture Kniess Andressa
Published: November 2024

Tornando-se uma preocupação em todo o mundo, as chamadas fake news geraram uma reação do Jornalismo tradicional: os projetos de checagem de fatos (fact-checking). Diante desse cenário, o artigo tem como objetivo averiguar, em caráter exploratório, como ocorreu a checagem de boatos durante o processo eleitoral, tendo como foco a produção dessas verificações. O objeto empírico do trabalho é o projeto Comprova, que contou com repórteres de diversas empresas jornalísticas. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com quatro jornalistas que atuaram no projeto. Na sequência, as respostas foram submetidas a uma Análise de Conteúdo realizada por meio do software Iramuteq. Os resultados demonstram, entre outros achados, que o WhatsApp foi uma das ferramentas mais utilizadas pelos verificadores e que o processo de checagem tem distinções em relação à apuração jornalística tradicional
Eleições e comunicação em Moçambique
Authors: Tsandzana Dércio
Published: November 2024

O humor pode ser sinónimo de várias realidades, mas raramente se pensa na dimensão política que pode ter. Se, ao longo da história, o humor tem sido usado para transmitir sentimentos de diversa ordem, pouco ou quase nada já foi estudado, na perspectiva política, para o caso de Moçambique. Assim, baseando-se nas Eleições Gerais de 2019 e, através de uma metodologia qualitativa (entrevistas semi-estruturadas e netnografia), este artigo discute a forma pela qual o humor pode ser uma maneira de fazer política em períodos eleitorais. Como resultado, além das limitações de acesso à Internet existentes no país, os exemplos apresentados revelam a existência de uma tendência crescente do uso de imagens e memes como forma de acção política, destacando, sobretudo, práticas de ridicularização política ou simples actos de risos ou propaganda. Igualmente, nota-se a necessidade de se usar o humor como alternativa ao facto de haver um aparente fecho do espaço cívico, visando a realização de actos de activismo e participação política, dada à existência de um clima de permanente impedimento para que as pessoas manifestem, de facto, o seu pensamento político em períodos eleitorais. Por conseguinte, as redes sociais da Internet emergem como um “tubo de escape” por se considerar.
Media e género nas eleições brasileiras de 2022
Authors: Neves Caetano Ribeiro Jessica , Basílio de Simões Rita , Silveirinha Maria João
Published: November 2024

Este artigo centra-se na presença e representação das mulheres políticas na imprensa Brasileira. O corpus é constituído por todas as notícias dos jornais Folha de São Paulo e Estadão, no período pré-eleitoral de 2022 no Brasil. A análise empírica desenvolve-se por métodos mistos: o corpus é inicialmente analisado quantitativamente, por intermédio de análise de conteúdo com categorias similares a estudos anteriores, para levantamento comparativo da cobertura de períodos eleitorais. Adicionalmente, como estudo qualitativo, procedemos a uma análise textual e visual das notícias, à semelhança dos estudos de caso do Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), com foco nas mulheres candidatas ao pleito, procurando aprofundar a sua representação na imprensa em causa. Procuramos com esta pesquisa ampliar a discussão sobre o ‘Teto de Vidro’ e os media, bem como as barreiras históricas que impedem as mulheres de alcançar e concorrer aos cargos de poder.
Endoscopic management of hernia repair fixing tacks embedded in the bladder wall: A case report
Authors: Ngoc An Huynh Tran , Qu Liang , Shahbaz Shekib , Manohar Paul , Donnellan Scott , De Sousa Antonio
Published: November 2024

Background: Migration of fixing tacks into the bladder wall is a rare complication following laparoscopic hernia repairs. Case presentation: This report detailed an 80-year-old male who presented to the clinic with hematuria. Cystoscopy revealed a bladder calculus adherent to the bladder wall, with an underlying metallic tack. A stent snare was used to secure the edges of the tack, and a resectoscope loop was carefully used to resect and free it from surrounding mucosa. Conclusion: This was the first case report to describe the successful removal of a metallic fixing tack from the bladder through a transurethral approach in a patient post-hernia repair.
Impacto da capacitação no nível de conhecimento do Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola (PDDE) e suas ações integradas
Authors: Da Silva Anielson Barbosa , Bispo Ana Carolina Kruta de Araújo , Santos Gabriela Tavares dos , Pereira Maria Aparecida Nunes , Diniz Adriana Valéria Santos
Published: November 2024

Este artigo analisa o impacto da capacitação no nível de conhecimento do Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola (PDDE) e suas Ações Integradas. A pesquisa, de abordagem quantitativa, envolveu 843 participantes que realizaram um curso de capacitação a distância, oferecido por um dos Centros Colaboradores de Apoio ao Monitoramento e à Gestão de Programas (Cecampes), parceiros do Fundo Nacional de Desenvolvimento da Educação (FNDE). A análise dos dados, baseada em estatísticas descritivas e testes não paramétricos, revelou que o curso a distância com tutoria aumentou significativamente o nível de conhecimento dos participantes sobre o PDDE e as 12 Ações Integradas avaliadas. Além disso, houve um incremento no nível de conhecimento sobre os processos de gestão e acompanhamento do PDDE. O tamanho do efeito, segundo os parâmetros de Cohen (1988), variou de pequeno a elevado, e o teste de Wilcoxon confirmou diferenças significativas em todas as variáveis analisadas. Conclui-se que a capacitação ofertada pelo Cecampe teve um impacto positivo no nível de conhecimento dos cursistas, indicando potencial para melhorar a qualidade da educação básica.