bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Digital Technologies in Promoting India as a Tea Destination
Authors: Banerjee Shuvasree , Tyagi Pankaj Kumar
Published: June 2024

Delving into the historical evolution and current landscape of the sector, this chapter discusses how digital technologies have transformed India's tea tourism locations. In order to understand the unique setting of tea tourism in India, it is necessary to first have a grasp of the worldwide trend towards digital transformation in the tourism industry, which is covered extensively in the literature study. This chapter primarily aims to improve tea tourist experiences by examining the function of different digital technologies. The creation of mobile apps specifically for tea tourism, familiarity with internet presence and marketing tactics, and the incorporation of virtual and augmented reality tours are all part of this. A closer look at how these technologies have altered the tourist experience is provided, with a focus on how they have contributed to sustainable tourism practices, made experiences more accessible, and fostered more personalised participation. The chapter recognises that there are still obstacles, such as a lack of infrastructure and reluctance to adopt new technologies, even though there have been beneficial results. Furthermore, it considers what's to come in terms of technology and how it may affect the tea tourist industry.
Consumer Experience and Decision-Making in the Metaverse
Authors: Tyagi Mani , Tyagi Shenki
Published: June 2024

Traditional advertising channels are being reimagined and transformed in this virtual space, offering marketers unprecedented opportunities to connect with consumers on a deeper level. In this context, this chapter focuses specifically on uncovering the latest trends and strategies shaping advertising practices in the metaverse. From immersive brand experiences in virtual environments to targeted advertising campaigns using augmented reality overlays, the possibilities are vast and exciting. We will examine how brands are harnessing the power of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other emerging technologies to captivate audiences and drive meaningful engagement. Ultimately, this chapter serves as a roadmap for marketers navigating the complexities of advertising in the metaverse. By understanding the latest trends, technologies, and best practices, businesses can position themselves for success in this rapidly evolving landscape. Join us as we embark on this journey into the future of advertising in the metaverse.
Management of Customer Relationships
Authors: Mandal Pratap Chandra
Published: June 2024

It is imperative for companies to develop and manage customer relationships effectively. The objective of the study is to analyze the effective management of customer relationships by companies. The methodology adopted is a conceptual analysis of the various strategies and initiatives adopted by companies for managing customer relationships. Companies customize and personalize their offerings with the help of permission marketing and engagement marketing. They empower their customers, manage customer word of mouth, and deal with customer complaints effectively. Academicians may analyze the existing strategies and initiatives and suggest effective strategies and initiatives for management of customer relationships. Practicing managers may evaluate the existing strategies and initiatives and implement effective strategies and initiatives in future. All these will enable companies to develop strong bondage with their customers, to manage customer relationships effectively, and to achieve business excellence in the long run.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Bio-Inspired Soft Robotic Arm for Healthcare Applications
Authors: Dheerthi N. , Kishore Kumar A. , Sarveswaran S. , Murugarajan A.
Published: June 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of soft robotic technologies inspired by biological systems for various applications, particularly in healthcare. The study encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating principles from biomechanics, robotics, and materials science to design and characterize the soft robotic arm. By examining the mechanical structure, actuation mechanisms, and control strategies, this research aims to elucidate the advantages and challenges associated with deploying bio-inspired soft robotic arms in healthcare settings. Furthermore, the investigation delves into the materials selection process, considering factors such as biocompatibility, durability, and flexibility to ensure safe and effective interaction with biological tissues. Overall, this comprehensive analysis contributes to advancing the understanding of bio-inspired soft robotics and highlights its potential transformative impact on healthcare by offering innovative solutions for improving patient care, surgical outcomes, and quality of life.
Image Steganography-Embedding Secret Data in Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Nissi Angel N. , Suryanarayana Gunnam , Pillutla Siva Ramakrishna , Chandran Kathik
Published: June 2024

Image steganography methods use manual features for hiding payload data in cover images. These manual features allow less payload capacity and also cause image distortion. In this chapter, the authors detail a CNN-based network image steganography. The major contributions are twofold. First, they presented a CNN-based encoder-decoder architecture for hiding image. Secondly, they introduce a loss function, which checks joint end-to-end encoder-decoder networks. They evaluate this architecture on publicly available datasets CIFAR10. The results indicate an increase in payload capacity with high peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity index values.
Searching for the optimal precondition procedure for mesenchymal stem/stromal cell treatment: Facts and perspectives
Authors: Zhao Yu-Dong , Huang Yong-Can , Li Wei-Shi
Published: June 2024

Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells are potential optimal cell sources for stem cell therapies, and pretreatment has proven to enhance cell vitality and function. In a recent publication, Li et al explored a new combination of pretreatment conditions. Here, we present an editorial to comment on their work and provide our view on mesenchymal stem/stromal cell precondition.
Assessment of North Delhi People’s Electric Vehicle Purchase Intent
through Consumer Behavior and Technology Adoption Theory
Authors: Wangchuk Singye , Mahajan Pranav , M. Abhimanyu , Chaudhary Rajiv
Published: June 2024

The transportation sector of India is a significant consumer of energy,
accounting for over 18% of total energy consumption, which equates to 94 million
tons of oil equivalent (MTOE). This contributes to heightened air pollution
concerns, especially in densely populated cities such as Hyderabad and Delhi.
Despite government initiatives such as FAME-I and FAME-II, the current scenario
reflects only a modest 2% adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs). As a result,
understanding consumer perceptions, particularly in highly populated urban
areas, is crucial. Applying a non-probabilistic–hypothetic deductive research
method, this article examined the purchase intent of 403 respondents in North
Delhi based on EV attributes and consumers’ attitudes. The study revealed a
positive influence of attributes on attitude (r = 0.386;
p < 0.001; t = 5.9256; standardized
B = 0.205, R2 = 0.149), as well as attitude on
intent (r = 0.327; p < 0.001;
t = 5.003; standardized B = 2.141;
R2 = 0.107), while no significant influence was found between
attributes and intent (r = −0.063; p = 0.360;
t = 0.918). Additionally, the study suggested that EVs are
in the early stages of the DOI process, with 36.2% showing a positive attitude
toward EVs, guaranteeing a 100% purchase as their next car. While this study can
be used as a reference for policymakers, further investigation in different
regions worldwide, as well as the consideration of different metrics to evaluate
attributes and attitudes for the evaluation of intent, would offer a deeper
understanding of this field.
Massive inferior wall aneurysm presenting with ventricular tachycardia and refractory cardiomyopathy requiring multiple interventions: A case report
Authors: Anuforo Anderson , Charlamb Jake , Draytsel Dan , Charlamb Mark
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Inferior wall left ventricular aneurysms are rare, they develop after transmural myocardial infarction (MI) and may be associated with poorer prognosis. We present a unique case of a large aneurysm of the inferior wall complicated by ventricular tachycardia (VT) and requiring surgical resection and mitral valve replacement.

CASE SUMMARY

A 59-year-old male was admitted for VT one month after he had a delayed presentation for an inferior ST-segment elevation MI and was discovered to have a large true inferior wall aneurysm on echocardiography and confirmed on coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography. Due to the sustained VT, concern for aneurysm expansion, and persistent heart failure symptoms, the patient was referred for surgical resection of the aneurysm with patch repair, mitral valve replacement, and automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator insertion with significant improvement in functional and clinical status.

CONCLUSION

Inferior wall aneurysms are rare and require close monitoring to identify electrical or contractile sequelae. Coronary CT angiography can outline anatomic details and guide surgical intervention to ameliorate life-threatening complications and improve performance status.
A new sufficient condition for a 2-strong digraph to be Hamiltonian
Authors: Darbinyan Samvel Kh.
Published: June 2024

In this paper we prove the following new sufficient condition for a digraph
to be Hamiltonian:
{\it Let $D$ be a 2-strong digraph of order $n\geq 9$.
If $n-1$ vertices of $D$ have degrees at least $n+k$ and the remaining vertex
has degree at least $n-k-4$, where $k$ is a non-negative integer, then $D$ is
Hamiltonian}.
This is an extension of Ghouila-Houri's theorem for 2-strong digraphs and is
a generalization of an early result of the author (DAN Arm. SSR (91(2):6-8,
1990). The obtained result is best possible in the sense that for $k=0$ there
is a digraph of order $n=8$ (respectively, $n=9$) with the minimum degree
$n-4=4$ (respectively, with the minimum $n-5=4$) whose $n-1$ vertices have
degrees at least $n-1$, but it is not Hamiltonian.
We also give a new sufficient condition for a 3-strong digraph to be
Hamiltonian-connected.
RESEARCH ON THE DYNAMIC MECHANISM AND POLICY OF INDEPENDENT INNOVATION OF CHINESE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES
Authors: Caihong Hu
Published: June 2024

Independent innovation is essential to the competitiveness and sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises. Based on the research review of independent innovation in manufacturing at home and abroad, this paper analyzes the industrial basis, policy conditions and innovation driving factors for the implementation of independent innovation by manufacturing enterprises, and clarifies the development conditions, ways and motivation mechanism of independent innovation development. It is expected to provide a theoretical reference for improving the independent innovation capability and level of manufacturing enterprises.
GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF THAILAND IN THE COVID-19 SITUATION
Authors: Dockthaisong Boonton , Shatnataphat Chattawat
Published: June 2024

The objectives of this research were: 1) Study problems of Government personnel management in The Thailand Government Sector from the past to the Present and Lead to the future. 2) Study analyze The Adaptation in Government personnel management in The Thailand Government Sector in The Situation of Covid-19, and every crisis situation and 3) Find an appropriate management approach and Government personnel management in The Thailand Government Sector. This is qualitative research using documented data analysis. The researchers studied and analyzed articles, textbooks, journals, online media and related research. The results of the study found that; 1) The caused by difficulties comparing standards in ASEAN, rules, regulations or administrative structures, Strategic integration in line with the national development strategy; 2) Analyze and develop a performance appraisal system according to the situation. Situational Compensation Management Regulations Training and development are inconsistent with national development strategies; 3) Should build context of knowledge on the principles and methods of change, and information about the feelings and concerns of government officials should be developed, and management policies based on motivation theory should be developed.
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER : A MAJOR STRUCTURING FACILITY SERVING THE DISTRICT OF ANGRE
Authors: Kobenan Appoh Charlesbor , Dagnogo Foussata
Published: June 2024

The construction of the University Hospital Center (UHC) of Angré in the district of Cocody is part of the ivorian State's policy of bringing third-level health structures closer to the populations in the city of Abidjan, which is experiencing a rapid demographic growth and a significant spatial expansion. Built on an area of 4.5 hectares, this new center was built to relieve congestion and strengthen the healthcare offer of the three UHCs (Cocody, Treichville and Yopougon) which already existed and have not undergone major extension work capacity. With a capacity of 250 beds, the UHC of Angré has a technical platform that is relatively well equipped with medical devices and has an international center for endoscopy and advanced technique in surgery, an operating room, a dental office, and many specialized services. Beyond these health care opportunities offered, the UHC of Angré plays a major role in urban changes of the district of Angré. This study highlights the positive mutations generated by this new UHC. The methodology adopted for this purpose is based on documentary research, observation and surveys (interviews and questionnaire). The results obtained show that the construction of the UHC has led to a transformation of the Angré district, through its construction, the opening and asphalting of the service roads, accompanied by public lighting, as well as the development of various economical activities.
IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL PLAN INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AGENCY OF ROKAN HILIR REGENCY
Authors: Saputra Hendrawan , Munaf Yusri , Rosmayani  , Yogia Moris Adidi , Prayuda Rendi
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Regional Government Information System at the Regional Development Planning Agency of Rokan Hilir Regency. The Local Government Information System policy in Rokan Hilir Regency is a system that can document and administer regional development data into information that can be used as information for the community in the context of planning, implementing, and evaluating government performance. This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive research type. The main informants in this study were officials within the Regional Development Planning Agency of Rokan Hilir Regency. Sample selection is done by (purposive sampling). Based on the results of research and data analysis, it shows that: (1) The basis for implementing Local Government Information System for financial management in the Rokan Hilir Regency Government is the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 70 of 2019 concerning Regional Government Information Systems, (2) Problems that occur in the application of Local Government Information System A Rokan Hilir Regency was reviewed through the policy implementation approach model by Van Meter and Van Horn (1975) in the form of problems of Standards and policy objectives, Resources, Communication between related organizations, Characteristics of implementing organizations, Social, economic and political environment, and Implementing Attitudes.
SOAPOLOGY - A BUSINESS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT ON TWO LEADING INDIAN SOAP MANUFACTURING BRANDS
Authors: Gupta Sidhant
Published: June 2024

In order to acquire knowledge outside the classroom and widen my horizons in the field of reallife business development activities, I conducted a comparative analysis report on two prominent Indian soap manufacturing brands namely - Dabur India Limited a national soap brand & Raj Industries a regional soap brand. The main focus of the study was to gain an insight into the business histories of these firms, examine their business strategies and marketing techniques, learn about their multiple product ranges and then finally I self-designed a SWOT analysis for the market brand assessment. I had the opportunity to interview the Managing Partner of Raj Industries and learn through his varied professional experiences. I transcribed and compiled the interview inputs into this research paper. This white paper concludes with a section that highlights my learning related to this study.
LEGISLACIÓN INTEGRAL PARA LA NO DISCRIMINACIÓN POR MOTIVOS DE IDENTIDAD DE GÉNERO Y RECONOCIMIENTO DE LOS DERECHOS DE LAS PERSONAS TRANSEXUALES DE ANDALUCÍA
Authors: Fernández Ramos Severiano , Pérez Monguió José María
Published: June 2024

Códigos del derecho propio de Andalucía. Nuevo Marco de las Políticas Sociales e igualdad
ESTETIKA DESAIN DINDING KELAS ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Farida Fauziah Dinar , Hidayat Heri
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjawab rumusan masalah berupa estetika desain dinding kelas anak usia dini. Dengan memberikan suatu rangsangan kepada anak tidak hanya dengan pembelajaran tetapi juga diiringi dengan desain-desain yang sesuai dengan anak usia dini. Karena anak usia dini merupakan masa yang tepat dalam memberi dan merangsang kepekaan anak sesuai dengan kebutuhan anak, terutama melalui karya seni berupa estetika dinding kelas ini. Dengan adanya estetika desain dinding kelas untuk anak usia dini diperlukan kreativitas yang dapat menarik pada aspek perkembangan anak terutama pada minat belajar anak. Penyajian yang digunakan disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan tahapan perkembangan anak. Pemilihan warna sangat penting karena kompisisi warna yang bagus akan menciptakan hasil karya seni yang menarik dan membuat suasana yang menyenangkan serta dapat meningkatkan kualitas belajar anak ditambah dengan tema yang menjadi daya tarik anak. Menciptakan rancangan keestetikan pada sebuah objek perlu mengetahui adanya teori estetika, prinsrip estetika dan tingkatan estetika. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penetilian studi literatur. Subjek penelitian ini di fokuskan kepada anak usia dini, data yang dikumpulkan serta data yang dianalisis berasal dari literature, dokumentasi maupun jurnal relavan sesuai judul yang diteliti. Hasil dari penelitian ini mengatakan bahwasanya estetika desain dinding kelas anak usia dini harus diterapkan pada setiap lembaga pendidikan anak usia dini, karena hal ini dapat membantu perkembangan kreativitas dan minat belajar anak dan menciptakan suasana yang aman, nyaman dan tentram bagi anak dalam proses pembelajaran. Melalui estetika desain dinding kelas ini sangat berdampak positif bagi psikologis anak dalam membantu mengembangkan pertumbuhan baik dalan aspek perkembangan, proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran bagi anak.
Luxury Car Leasing
Authors: Sihombing Santi , Khaddafi Muammar
Published: June 2024

This study aims to provide insights and knowledge to new entrepreneurs on developing their businesses by utilizing luxury car leasing services, focusing on the benefits of leasing versus buying, personalizing the lease experience, and supporting business activities through upgraded personal branding. The objectives are to analyze the advantages of luxury car leasing over purchasing, explore the personalized leasing experience for customers, and examine the role of luxury car leasing in enhancing business operations and personal branding. This research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing case studies and interviews with both leasing companies and lessees. Data was collected through structured interviews with key stakeholders in the luxury car leasing industry, including leasing company representatives and customers who have leased luxury cars. Additionally, market analysis and literature reviews were conducted to support the findings. The findings indicate that luxury car leasing offers significant advantages over purchasing, including financial flexibility, access to the latest car models, and lower maintenance costs. Personalized leasing experiences were highly valued by customers, contributing to higher satisfaction and loyalty. Furthermore, leasing luxury cars positively impact personal branding and business operations by providing entrepreneurs with a sophisticated image and reliable transportation for business activities.
Settlement of Bad Loans with Guarantee of Dependent Rights at Banks and Auction Houses Based on the Law on Dependent Rights No.4 of 1996 (Case Study: Decision No.550/Pdt/2019/PT MDN)
Authors: Ghani Mohamad Ariza Al , Tanawijaya Hanafi
Published: June 2024

The interaction between economic development and the banking sector, particularly in the provision of credit, is crucial, with the resolution of non-performing loans (NPLs) being a significant issue. This study, titled "Resolution of Non-Performing Loans with Collateral Rights in Banks and Auction Houses," aims to investigate the mechanisms for resolving NPLs through the execution of collateral rights as stipulated by Law No. 4 of 1996. Utilizing Verdict No. 550/Pdt/2019/PT MDN as a case study, the research employs normative and legal analysis methods to explore the implementation of collateral rights in the auctioning of collateral assets when debtors default on their loans. The findings reveal the legal procedures and effectiveness of collateral execution in mitigating NPLs. The study concludes that the proper application of collateral rights laws can significantly aid in resolving NPLs, with implications for improving banking sector stability and credit recovery processes.
Efektivitas Subsidi Kendaraan Listrik terhadap Perkembangan Industri Otomotif dalam Mewujudkan Program Making Indonesia 4.0
Authors: Faturrochman Muhamad , Yaasiin Thoha Hanif
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji efektivitas subsidi kendaraan listrik dalam mendukung perkembangan industri otomotif di Indonesia sebagai bagian dari implementasi Program Making Indonesia 4.0. Program ini bertujuan untuk merevitalisasi sektor industri, meningkatkan inovasi, dan memperkuat infrastruktur industri guna menyongsong era Industri 4.0. Salah satu strategi yang diterapkan adalah pemberian subsidi untuk pembelian sepeda motor listrik sebesar Rp7.000.000. Subsidi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan minat masyarakat terhadap penggunaan kendaraan listrik, yang pada gilirannya akan mendorong pertumbuhan industri kendaraan listrik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan subsidi ini berpotensi menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih bersih, meningkatkan kesehatan masyarakat, dan merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi berkelanjutan melalui pembukaan lapangan pekerjaan baru dan peningkatan pendapatan negara.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Check in Counter terhadap Kepuasan Penumpang pada Waktu Peak Hour di Bandar Udara Syamsudin Noor Banjarmasin
Authors: Dari Wulan , Meilani Irwina
Published: June 2024

Dampak yang terjadi  dari meningkatnya jumlah penumpang di bandar udara dapat menyebabkan penumpukan di  beberapa area pada saat proses menjelang keberangkatan Seperti di area check-in counter.  Unit ini memiliki tugas dan fungsi sesuai dengan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan penumpang pada layanan chceck-in counter yaitu antara lain ramah dan cepat tanggap (responsif). Unit check-in counter merupakan kegiatan operasional pertama yang dilakukan di bandar udara. oleh karna itu, pelayanan di unit check-in counter harus benar-benar di perhatikan dan dilaksanakan dengan seoptimal mungkin. Penelitian ini menggunakan Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode angket/kuesioner. Angket atau kuesioner merupakan teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan cara memberikan seperangkat pertanyaan atau pernyataan tertulis kepada responden untuk dijawabnya. Untuk pengambilan sampel sebanyak 100 responden diberikan kepada penumpang di ruang tunggu keberangkatan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket/kuesioner, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil Uji T dengan nilai signifikasi 0,00 yang berarti H0 ditolak, Ha diterima yang berarti terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan penumpang Syamsudin Noor Banjarmasin. Dan besarnya pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan penumpang sebesar 63,6%. Dimana nilai signifikasi uji T sebesar 0,000 lebih kecil dari konstanta 0,05. sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa variabel kualitas pelayanan (X) berpengaruh terhadap variabel kepuasan penumpang (Y).
Investigation of the Relationship between Prosocial and Play Behaviors of 60-72 Months-Old Children Attending Preschool Education
Authors: Gencer Rabia , Bartan Murat
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted to examine the prosocial behaviours and play behaviours of 60-72-month-old children attending preschool education and the relationship between these behaviours. For this purpose, the research was designed by adopting the correlational survey model. The sample of the study consisted of 300 children aged 60-72 months attending kindergartens in Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year. "Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale-Teacher Form" and "Preschool Prosocial Behaviour Scale" were used in the study. It was determined that peer play behaviours differed statistically according to the variables of gender, age, parental education level, parental occupation, number of siblings, family income status and previous preschool education. Upon analyzing the prosocial skills of the children participating in the study, it was found that prosocial skills showed a statistically significant difference according to the variables of gender and previous pre-school education, but did not show a statistically significant difference according to the variables of age, parents' education level, parents' occupation, number of siblings and family income status. Another result of the study was that there was a positive relationship between children's prosocial behaviours and play interaction behaviours and a negative relationship between children's play disruptive behaviours.
Investigation of The Blade’s Sweep Size Effect On the Air Flow Field and The Energy Efficiency of the Ceiling Fan
Authors: Prakash Malaiyappan  , Silambarasan Palanivel
Published: June 2024

The ceiling fan is the most economic device to cool the residential areas and as well as commercial areas. The ceiling fan plays vital role in thermal comfort for the people in those areas. Due to recent advancement in technologies ceiling fans are become energy efficient. This paper talks about the comparison of energy efficient and changes in flow field across the user perceiving annulus radius of three different sweep size of ceiling fan. Also suggesting user to select the ceiling fan based on their flow-field requirement.  It explains the flexibility of blade design and its effect on flow field. This approach also talks about the power consumption and volumetric airflow for energy efficiency. Specifically, variation from 0.9m, 1.2m and 1.4m sweep size blades considered and compared. The flow field generated by the ceiling fans are captured by Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) technique. All the tree different sweep size ceiling fans are analysed through CFD.  The CFD results shows that the 1.4m sweep size blade fan gives more spread and energy efficient than other type of fans.
ASSESSMENT OF INTRA-GROUP RELATIONSHIPS IN SERVICE TEAMS BY EMPLOYEES WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SOCIAL COMPLIANCE
Authors: Dukhnovsky Sergey V.
Published: June 2024

The goal is to study intra-group relations as an indicator of the favorability of the socio-psychological climate in the service team among employees with diff erent levels of social regulation. The main methods in the study were the questionnaire “Subjective assessment of intra-group relationships” and the scale “Social normative personality.” primary statistical analysis, correlation and comparative analysis were used as statistical methods. The respondents were 151 employees of the internal aff airs bodies. It was established that the higher the level of social normality of the employee, the more the functional-positive characteristics of intra-group relations (understanding, emotional proximity, belonging to the team, and the ability to feel like a professional while in it) and the less the functional-negative characteristics (tension, confl ict, unfavorable sensual tone in the relationship) are expressed. Assessment of Intra-Group Relationships in Service Teams by Employees with Diff erent Levels of Social Compliance 51
It was established that the higher the social normative of the employee, the higher the general index of intra-group relations, which is an indicator of the socio-psychological climate in the service team. It is shown that the overall indicator of intra-group relations, as an indicator of the socio-psychological climate, is diff erent among socio-regulatory
and non-normative employees. Assessments of intra-group relations by regulatory employees indicate a favorable socio-psychological climate in their service teams, while non-normative employees, based on assessments of intra-group relations, will have a moderately favorable climate.
"OS CASOS DE VIOLÊNCIA SEXUAL NÃO SÃO UMA DEMANDA MUITO COMUM NOSSA"
Authors: Viana Palucci Júlia
Published: June 2024

Neste artigo proponho uma reflexão a respeito de algumas das implicações provocadas pela forma como os atendimentos realizados em um núcleo especializado da Defensoria Pública do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, o NUDEM - Núcleo Especial de Defesa dos Direitos da Mulher e de Vítimas de Violência de Gênero, onde realizei um trabalho de campo entre agosto e dezembro de 2022. Procuro mostrar como a condução dos atendimentos pode produzir categorias diversas para nomear as violências sofridas pelas mulheres que procuram o serviço. A partir da descrição da rotina de atendimentos, mostro como situações de “violência sexual” tornam-se uma demanda do NUDEM através de diversas categorias, ainda que o núcleo não possa judicializá-las. Isso porque as pessoas que realizam os atendimentos possuem tanto o papel de identificar as ações judiciais cabíveis e peticioná-las, a partir da escuta dos relatos das mulheres, quanto de fazer com que elas reconheçam as violências de gênero vividas, independentemente do interesse por judicializar a questão. Desse modo, o olhar direcionado para a forma como os atendimentos são conduzidos provocou uma (re)construção das questões que antes norteavam a pesquisa, visto que foi necessário atentar-se ao papel da Defensoria Pública nos casos de “estupro”, que é um crime de ação penal pública incondicionada, o que significa que o órgão responsável por oferecer a denúncia é o Ministério Público.
EXPERIMENTOS SÔNICOS NA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 DE UMA PROFESSORA DE ANTROPOLOGIA NAS BORDAS UNIVERSITÁRIAS
Authors: Bazzo Juliane
Published: June 2024

Este artigo discute duas experiências de ensino de antropologia conduzidas em universidades públicas durante o regime remoto emergencial em 2020, instalado devido às restrições sanitárias impostas pela pandemia de Covid-19. Um desses experimentos resultou em uma playlist musical construída coletivamente entre discentes e o outro em um podcast, cujos episódios reúnem falas de antropólogas(os) convidadas(os) a contribuir ao longo de uma disciplina. Ambas as vivências estão situadas em um contexto laboral específico, que é o de docência temporária da autora, a partir do qual são analisadas de uma perspectiva antropológica. O texto busca argumentar sobre a importância de se incluir, no debate acerca de uma universidade de atuação decolonial, os dois elementos protagonistas da reflexão apresentada: o som, como meio de conhecimento historicamente deslegitimado em seu potencial no Ocidente; assim como a dimensão do trabalho docente, cujas condições de exercício profissional aprofundam sua precarização durante a pandemia, vivida sob um governo de extrema direita no Brasil, no âmbito de um processo de expansão de governanças neoliberais em escala global.
"Academic Resonance: Women's Work-Life Harmony"
Authors: Ali Shaheen Efrah
Published: June 2024

Women's pivotal societal role includes academia, yet balancing home management and professional duties presents distinct challenges for female educators. This study explores how women teaching professionals in higher education harmonize work and personal spheres. Demographic and key variable analyses investigate workplace influence on their work-life balance. 163 women employees' data in higher education were examined, encompassing age, experience, and perceptions of work-life balance factors. Data reliability used the Cronbach alpha Method. Outcomes highlight variables impacting academic performance and work-life balance. Challenges faced by women in higher education emerge, encompassing personal responsibilities, work-family conflicts, excessive workloads, and institutional policies. This research underscores women's intricate experiences, revealing multifaceted factors influencing equilibrium between professional and personal lives in higher education.
Atendimento domiciliário gerontológico: contribuições para o cuidado do idoso na comunidade - doi:10.5020/18061230.2008.p61
Authors: Souza Iracema Radael de , Caldas Célia Pereira
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Apresentar as contribuições do Atendimento Domiciliário (AD) para o cuidado do idoso na comunidade. Síntese de dados: Seguindo propostas da Gerontologia, buscouse como questão norteadora a contribuição deste tipo de atendimento para o cuidado do idoso, e assim, delimitar princípios norteadores do AD: humanização, interdisciplinaridade e o suporte ao cuidador, como fundamentais para a continuidade e êxito da modalidade. A busca de dados constou de pesquisa de dados primários publicados nos períodos de: 1988, 1994 e 1996-2007. Ressaltando que o tema está em conformidade com as Políticas de Saúde preconizadas atualmente no Brasil, o AD surge como nova estratégia de atenção, contribuindo na reorientação de modelos assistenciais ao idoso e ao mesmo tempo humanizando a atenção da saúde do idoso. Conclusão: observou-se, a partir dos dados obtidos, que o atendimento domiciliário contribui significativamente para o cuidado do idoso na comunidade, representando uma estratégia vantajosa. Pode-se dizer que tal vantagem advém da possibilidade de, além de humanizar o atendimento, diminuir os custos da atenção por meio de altas precoces; demonstrando que o Atendimento Domiciliário com enfoque Gerontológico é diferenciado, proporcionando um tratamento mais adequado ao paciente, seu cuidador e família.
Deleuze and the Immanent Sublime
Authors: Schreel Louis
Published: June 2024

What becomes of the sublime today, in a philosophy that discards the old oppositions between body and mind and embeds human reason in the creative evolution of life? In this book, Louis Schreel shows how Gilles Deleuze’s life-long engagement with the Kantian sublime grappled with just this question. Its core argument centres on Deleuze’s understanding of the sublime in terms of psychic individuation – a creative, self-organizing process that animates cognitive systems from within.

Exploring Deleuze’s transcendental philosophy through central concepts of self-organization, psychic individuation, passibility and infinity, this book shows how a new notion of the sublime emerges in a timely and novel way. In this way,Deleuze and the Immanent Sublimeopens up an innovative perspective on transcendental philosophy, shedding new light on Deleuze’s transcendental empiricism both in relation to Kant and to contemporary cognitive science. Engagement with previously untranslated writings from thinkers including Jean Petitot, Gilbert Simondon, Henri Maldiney and Erwin Straus adds further breadth to the development of Deleuze’s ideas on the sublime in this systematic study.
Global Governance and Social Democracy
Authors: Mouzelis Nicos P. , Sotiropoulos Dimitri A.
Published: June 2024

How can we understand social democracy today?This ambitious book offers a global perspective on the nature of capitalism; its past and future possibilities of survival; the differentiation between neoliberal, authoritarian and social democratic systems, exemplified by the United States, China, and the EU; and the conflict relationships between them.

Reflecting on urgent global risks, such as climate change, pandemics and nuclear confrontation - Mouzelis & Sotiropoulos explore why these risks can only be dealt with by the cooperation of these three major players in the global arena. They explore how the model of social democracy, which in the previous century tamed unfettered capitalism in some national contexts, can help contain the excesses of global capitalism now. In clear, compelling and coherent terms, the authors demonstrate how unchecked antagonism among these three major players has the potential to spill-over into inertia or reluctance to manage these urgent risks, to the detriment of humanity as a whole.
Alternative Conceptions of the Spiritual
Authors: Dumsday Travis
Published: June 2024

Analytic philosophy of religion and philosophical theology are known for being focused on issues pertaining specifically to Judeo-Christian theism.This volume answers the call for novel work on a broader range of ideas about the spiritual, engaging with key concepts and neglected recent literature from other traditions.

Alternative Conceptions of the Spiritualengages with polytheism, animism, panspiritism and theophanism as propounded by recent philosophers and members of lesser-known spiritual traditions and new religious movements. Summarizing and assessing their core ideas and arguments with both clarity and sympathy, Dumsday combines respectful dialogue with logical rigour. Providing an accessible introduction to a rich and nuanced set of traditions largely overlooked in contemporary philosophical scholarship, the work will be welcomed by philosophers, theologians and students of new religious movements.
Magic, Literature and Climate Pedagogy in a Time of Ecological Crisis
Authors: Ahlberg Sofia
Published: June 2024

Channeling the creative potential of humanity to transition towards joyous and just futures in times of life-threatening climate change, this book uses metaphors of magic and shapeshifting to imagine liveable futures achievable through other-than-rational means.

Focusing on a wide range of 20th and 21st-century novels from a diverse range of writers such as Madeline Miller, Jeff VanderMeer, Ursula LeGuin, N.K. Jemisin, Ambelin Kwaymullina and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, it suggests that readers take seriously the pedagogical potential of magic in literature for the classroom and beyond while providing them with contextualized, collective methods of climate action.
Yugoslavia and Greece 1940–41
Authors: Di Martino Basilio , Battistelli Pier Paolo
Published: June 2024

A new illustrated history of the German and Italian air campaigns in the invasions of Greece and Yugoslavia, the last full-scale Axis air offensives before OperationBarbarossa.

The Greece campaign was launched by Italy in October 1940, the first large-scale campaign of the Italian Air Force outside North Africa, and its last major solo effort. With the German involvement in April 1941, and with the invasion of Yugoslavia, the Balkans saw the last large-scale Axis air campaign in Europe before the invasion of the USSR. It was also the campaign that saw expeditionary units of the RAF fighting alongside the Greeks – most famously, the handful of Hurricanes that fought to the end from makeshift olive-grove airfields, among them the Hurricane ace and future novelist Roald Dahl.

In this book, renowned historian Pier Paolo Battistelli and air power expert Basilio di Martino explain how this unique campaign was fought. They highlight elements such as the Italians’ development of air-to-ground support while carrying out, for the first and only time, an airborne operation, and how the Germans refined their tactics from the 1940 campaign in the West, while now also playing a major anti-shipping role.

Illustrated throughout with rare photos, superb original paintings, maps and 3D diagrams, this is an expert account of the air war over the eastern Mediterranean.
The Pyramids
Authors: Hellum Jennifer
Published: June 2024

The great pyramids at Giza are among the largest stone structures in the world, unsurpassed in size and scope since the days of antiquity. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World still standing. And yet, despite over four thousand years of study, some debate still surrounds these structures at the most basic levels. Who built the pyramids? How were such feats accomplished years before the advent of modern engineering? Why were the pyramids built in the first place? This volume explores the circumstances surrounding these mighty structures, including pyramid design, construction and architecture, foundations in Egyptian cosmology, symbolism, and political implications.

Narrative chapters, primary documents, and detailed histories of individual pyramids bring the reader to a deeper understanding of the Old Kingdom, a unique integration of church and state that allowed its rulers to ascend to the position of god after death. These conditions laid the groundwork for the creation of such massive tomb markers, powerful monuments designed to equip pharaohs for the afterlife and immortalize them for all eternity.
Real-World Nuclear Deterrence
Authors: Coleman David G. , Siracusa Joseph M.
Published: June 2024

The threat of nuclear weapons did not fade away with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Rather, the geopolitical disorders of the post-Cold War era and the rise of global terrorism have ensured that they remain conspicuously present on the world stage as a serious international concern. With the eight or nine nuclear powers maintaining about 27,000 nuclear weapons in their arsenals to this day, it is clear that they are here to stay for the foreseeable future. The primary mission of these nuclear forces has been and remains deterrence. Using plain language rather than policy jargon, this historically focused book shows how nuclear deterrence has worked rather than how it should. It then shows how the growing threat of nuclear proliferation threatens to create a far more complicated international situation largely because of the attendant proliferation of state nuclear deterrents.

By drawing on a wide array of new sources from international archives and the latest in international scholarship, Coleman and Siracusa put some of the most important and enduring problems of nuclear deterrence over the past sixty years into global context. Nuclear deterrence in the real world often operates very differently from how it should according to the prevailing theories, and Coleman and Siracusa take a fresh look at how nuclear weapons policy has been made, finding that it often has had surprisingly little to do with what works and what does not. By studying in depth how governments here and abroad have confronted and dealt with some of the most important issues in nuclear weapons policy, for example, How many nuclear weapons are enough? and What is it that will deter? they find that the making of nuclear weapons policy is a complex, fluid bargaining process subject to the tides of politics, budgets, threat perception, ideology, technology, parochial service rivalries, flawed information, and sometimes just plain wishful thinking.
The Romans
Authors: McGeough Kevin
Published: June 2024

So many myths and legends. So many senators and Caesars. So many documents, archaeological finds, movie-made misconceptions, and scholarly histories. With so much information available on the civilization of ancient Rome, and more discoveries happening all the time, where do you start?

The Romans: New Perspectivesis the ideal starting point for investigating this extraordinary civilization—its remarkable rise and decline, the scope of its power and wealth, the details of everyday life for its people, and its signature contributions to human culture (food, architecture, government, public works, art, and more).

The Romanstakes readers from the establishment of the monarchy (circa 753 BCE) through the rise of the republic (circa 509 BCE), the imperial period, and ultimately to the fall of the empire and the coronation of the barbarian king Odoacer. It is an engaging account of current thinking on Roman life and culture informed by a number of dramatic recent discoveries. The book provides a coherent introduction to the field, while pointing the way toward further reading on specific topics and personalities.
Salvaging American Defense
Authors: Cordesman Anthony H.
Published: June 2024

Anthony Cordesman offers a detailed analysis of ten major challenges affecting U.S. national security, systematically identifying current failures and inefficiencies and proposing constructive ways to proceed in the future.
School Library Media Centers in the 21st Century
Authors: Craver Kathleen W.
Published: June 2024

School library media centers are at a critical juncture. Over the next decade, schools will undergo fundamental technological, economic, societal, instructional, and administrative changes. Craver discusses the major forces for change confronting school libraries, analyzes their implications as a guide for future decision making, and recommends that school library media specialists assume a leadership role in meeting these challenges. The work provides current data and statistics on future trends in technology, employment, education, society, instruction, and school administration that can help the school library media specialist to formulate forceful arguments for the acquisition of new technologies, instructional reform, and full implementation of resource-based learning. School library media specialists who need to plan and make decisions about the future of their school libraries will find this book an invaluable resource.

To visualize the future, Craver creates contrasting scenarios of utopian and dystopian school library media centers in the 21st century. Chapter 1, Technological Trends, discusses the digitalization of all media and the implications of the technological revolution on the school library media center. Chapter 2, Economic Trends, considers the impact of demographic changes and declining budgets and how to deal with them. Chapter 3, Employment Trends, outlines future trends in the workforce and suggests ways in which the school library can respond. Chapter 4, Educational Trends, charts the decline in literacy and the growing school reform movement. Chapter 5, Social and Behavioral Trends, discusses the change from a nation with minorities to a nation of minorities and the transformation of the American family. Chapter 6, Instructional Trends, shows how the instructional role of the school library media specialist will change with the presence of advanced technologies. Chapter 7, Organizational and Managerial Trends, describes the role the school library media specialist will have to assume as the technological, economic, educational, and cultural changes affect the daily business of the media center. Chapter 8, Challenges, focuses on a series of challenges in technology, performance-based programs, collection development, instruction, and organization and manayement of the library media center.
The Second Great Awakening and the Transcendentalists
Authors: Hankins Barry
Published: June 2024

Hankins details how revivalist religion and the spread of democratic ideals reinforced one another in post-colonial America.
Security and Progress
Authors: Brumpton Paul R.
Published: June 2024

Examines the imperial policies of Salisbury and liberal notions of empire after the Indian Mutiny.