bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Auditory Stimulus on Gazing Behavior in Driving Assistance
Systems
Authors: Takao Kisa , Uchida Hironori , Li Yujie , Nakatoh Yoshihisa
Published: July 2023

In order to prevent traffic accidents caused by drivers ' inattention,
various driving assistance systems have been developed. These systems alert
the drivers through sound and warning displays. However, since the type of
sound and the location of the sound differs depending on the car model, if
the driver does not pay attention, may miss the warning signs. This study
examines a method to support drivers' perception of danger by presenting
auditory stimuli to promote visual awareness of an arbitrary location. A
previous study showed that when a simple visual task was used, the
presentation of stimulus sound accelerated the selection of the next
fixation target. There were differences in confirmatory behavior toward the
target depending on the direction of sound production. Based on these
results, we hypothesized that when watching actual driving images, the
differences in gaze behavior would emerge depending on whether sounds were
presented from the target direction and the type of sound and measured
subjects' gaze. The results obtained in this study do not indicate that the
sound has an inductive effect, because there are conditions and
non-existences in which the sound significantly shortens the induction time
of the target. In addition, it is considered that a motive to move the
subject's gaze is necessary to induce visual attention, and the induction of
attention by auditory stimuli is considered only an auxiliary function. In a
subjective evaluation conducted after the experiment, more than half of the
subjects responded that their attention was directed toward the direction of
the sound presentation. We would like to examine the relationship between
sound presentation and picture features and its effectiveness in inducing
attention in the future.
Informational Assistance System – a Key to Self-Empowerment of Persons
with Cognitive Disabilities in Manual Assembly?
Authors: Bendzioch Sven , Hinrichsen Sven
Published: July 2023

The development trend in manual assembly towards increasing demands in
terms of quality, variety, and cost pressure makes the transition for people
with cognitive disabilities to the general labor market extremely difficult.
Nevertheless, this employment sector is a central component of many
activities in a sheltered workshop. Therefore, this paper investigates the
use of an informational assistance system for persons with cognitive
impairments to close the gap between the characteristics of this group and
the operational requirements. In this way, the transition from the sheltered
workshop to the general labor market will be facilitated and promoted.
A Framework For Assessing The Impact Of Potential Disruptive Technologies
In Business
Authors: Paulo Silva Bartolomeu José , Água Pedro
Published: July 2023

Today's world prompts businesses with increased challenges in what
competitiveness concerns. Challenges span from the need for a post-pandemic
recovery to the hardship driven by world conflicts, growing energy prices,
and inflation among others. With the resulting intense competition
businesses look for news ways to innovate and gain a competitive edge on
their arenas. Technology has been a major driver for business
competitiveness, and the acceleration in the creation of new products and
services only makes matters more difficult for most businesses. Business
leaders and top management teams across industries have to manage finite
resources and funds, while at the same time deal with tough choices on how
to react on technological threats which may affect their businesses,
sometimes with catastrophic consequences, as has happened by the effect of
technological change over history. At other times some apparent
technological advantage my prompt business leaders to choose among
alternative technological paths. Such decision makers oftentimes lack a
framing and pragmatic approach to assess such potentially disruptive
technologies.This paper proposes an alternative framework for assessing the
impacts of potential disruptive technologies across business relevant
dimensions – the sort of competitive edge companies look for when searching
for a competitive edge. This research followed a critical thinking approach
supported by alternative analysis techniques. The framework proposed
comprises five dimensions: strategic, operational, tactical, technical, and
organizational. The strategic dimension considers political, economic,
military, cultural, and legal factors as variables. The operational
dimension evaluates performance, congruence, and opportunity. In the
tactical dimension, the variables are secrecy, as well as tactics,
techniques, and procedures. The technical dimension takes into account
performance, maturity, and interconnectedness. Finally, the organizational
dimension includes internal support, pacing gap, and cost as variables.
Examples of historical disruptive technologies will be provided. By
analyzing the impact of a specific technology on these dimensions and
variables, the framework can determine whether the impact is null, moderate,
high, or revolutionary. The framework that is suggested for evaluating the
impact of potentially disruptive technologies serves as a valuable tool for
informing policymakers, business and industry leaders, and supporting
decisions concerning technology investment, capability development, and
other strategic initiatives.
Proposition of an utilitarianism and fair objective function building
method based on values and socio-economic consequences for data-driven
decisions
Authors: Goglin Christian
Published: July 2023

In this short article, we propose a method to setup the objective
function of machine learning binary classifier used in data driven decision.
The goal is to take fair decisions aligned with an ethical value system and
based on the long-term consequences of prediction errors for all
stakeholders.The proposed method is based on human in the loop with an
ethical committee to define the appropriate setup of the objective function,
depending on the context of the decision. The setup parameters are of three
categories: the fairness criteria, the ethical values and the weights
associated to socio-economic long-term consequences of prediction errors.
QHS Methodology for Business Intelligence with CRM in Warehouse Services
and Foreign Trade Logistics
Authors: Vicente Villa Garcia Jorge , Martinez Gutierrez Rodolfo , Martinez Solis Rodolfo , Arisbeth Hernandez Castañeda Grecia
Published: July 2023

Business-oriented companies in the foreign trade supply chain that
involve the phase of Merchandise Warehouses and Logistics Services as an
added value; They generate, due to their highly specialized nature of the
context of global trade, security control implications through risk control
systems and integral security of all the processes of the services of the
value chain. For the purposes of this study, a research proposal is made
through an eclectic methodological proposal combining the QHS methodology
and elements of the Business Intelligence methodology, to analyze the
information variables of various sources of information of a company; With a
multidimensionality approach to find correlation of success in the
achievement of operational performance indicators, productivity, and
customer satisfaction levels, under a systemic approach.
Toward an online rehabilitation exercise service based on personal
independent living goals and risk management
Authors: Yukihira Takashi , Tokunaga Hiroko , Ihara Masayuki , Murakami Hiroki , Koga Akihiko , Maeda Ryoichi , Saruwatari Shinpei , Takeshita Kazuki , Hisano Shinya , Motoe Masashige
Published: July 2023

In a nursing care domain, labor shortage is a significant problem.
Information communication technologies (ICT) are expected as a tool to solve
it. Care services, that value “personhood” of individuals, should be
designed based on a person-centered principle[1]. We aim to develop an
online rehabilitation exercise service that utilizes the ICT but is based on
the principle. This paper reports a trial of intervention experiment of the
online rehabilitation exercise, which was conducted as a 12-time event for
three months. A subject, a female in 78 years old with left hemiplegia who
desires more rehabilitation opportunities, joined about 45-minute online
exercise sessions in addition to regular outpatient rehabilitations. She
exercised by watching a model exercise on a tablet screen that is connected
to the nursing facility. The model exercises were performed by an
occupational therapist for the first four times and by on-site care workers
for the rest. A manual with notes on exercise instruction was distributed to
the workers. The instructor change and the manual are for the future regular
operation of the service. The exercises were designed for not only the
recovery of her arm and fingers on the affected side but also her
rehabilitation goal of being able to cook again since a goal setting is
important[2]. For risk management, the exercises were limited to those
performed in a sitting position and her burden was confirmed before, during,
and after the exercise. The exercise design was tentatively determined based
on information from a manager of the nursing facility and from an interview
with her. After that, the exercise load was adjusted according to her
response in trial sessions by the occupational therapist. As a result of
physical function measurements, questionnaires, and interviews, there was no
improvement in physical functions, but an effect of her self-disclosure was
confirmed.[1] Kitwood, T. and Bredin, K. (1992) Towards a theory of dementia
care: Personhood and well-being, Ageing and Society, Vol.12, No.3,
pp.269-287.[2] Smit EB, Bouwstra H, Hertogh CM, Wattel EM, van der Wouden
JC. (2019) Goal-setting in geriatric rehabilitation: a systematic review and
meta-analysis, Clin Rehabil., Vol.33, No.3, pp.395-407.
Analysis of readiness to implement the level of knowledge and use of new
digital technologies (AI, IoT and e-services) in the SOEs in Poland
Authors: Stefaniak Sylwia
Published: July 2023

The survey was commissioned by the Prime Minister's Office. It was
intended to verify the level of readiness for the implementation of new
digital technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, Internet of Things,
cloud technologies, big data, metaverse, AR/VR) in Polish State Owned
Enterprises (hereinafter: SOE). Work on this material began in late 2022,
and the survey itself was actually conducted using the CAWI method on a
sample of 170 SOEs in January 2023. The most numerous companies represented
in the survey were medium-sized companies (50-249 employees), as well as
those from cities with a population between 100,000 and 500,000. It is worth
mentioning that due to the scarcity of foundational data on the
implementation of new digital technologies in SOEs, the survey conducted is
exploratory in nature. It fills, to a large extent, the knowledge gap on the
state of implementation of new digital technologies in SOEs. The article
presents the main conclusions of the study.
QHS methodology to develop competency standards for talent management in
customs agency
Authors: Moreno Bravo Ramon , Martinez Gutierrez Rodolfo , Castro Bojorquez Roberto , Gualberto Flores Velazquez Juan
Published: July 2023

A customs agency that integrates the services of tariff classification,
maritime clearance and supply chain services, must comply with regulations
of legal requirements, implying a constant specialization in the management
of talent in operations management, the development of a quality management
system contributes to continuous improvement processes, with the
implementation of the QHS methodology, competency standards will be
developed to certify the specialized talent of the staff, ensuring the
learning curve and generational change to consolidate the KPIs of customer
satisfaction.
Not one thing at a time: When concomitant multiple stressors produce a transdiagnostic clinical picture
Authors: Goldstein Ferber Sari , Shoval Gal , Weller Aron , Zalsman Gil
Published: July 2023

A condition of exposure to multiple stressors resulting in a mixed clinical picture spanning conventional categories without meeting any of them in full, encompasses a risk for a list of comorbidities preventing appropriate prevention and treatment. New transformative transdiagnostic approaches suggest changes spanning conventional categories. They base their systems of classification on biomarkers as well as on brain structural and functional dysregulation as associated with behavioral and emotional symptoms. These new approaches received critiques for not being specific enough and for suggesting a few biomarkers for psychopathology as a whole. Therefore, they put the value of differential diagnosis at risk of avoiding appropriate derived prevention and treatment. Multiplicity of stressors has been considered mostly during and following catastrophes, without considering the resulting mixed clinical picture and life event concomitant stressors. We herewith suggest a new category within the conventional classification systems: The Complex Stress Reaction Syndrome, for a condition of multiplicity of stressors, which showed a mixed clinical picture for daily life in the post coronavirus disease 2019 era, in the general population. We argue that this condition may be relevant to daily, regular life, across the lifespan, and beyond conditions of catastrophes. We further argue that this condition may worsen without professional care and it may develop into a severe mental health disorder, more costly to health systems and the suffering individuals. Means for derived prevention and treatment are discussed.
Model Pendidikan Nilai dengan Orientasi Pemberdayaan Peserta Didik
Authors: Arito Arito , Husniyah Farihatul , Ramadhanisnaini Nur Mufida
Published: July 2023

The concept of good character was popularized by Thomas Lickona by referring to the concept put forward by Aristotle as follows "the life of right conduct, right conduct in relation to another person and in relation to self", which means a life of good behavior/full of virtue is to behave well towards other parties (God Almighty, humans, and the universe) and towards oneself. There is one event that we can make an example of as a person with good character. Indonesia will become the fifth largest country in the world, so its people must be educated to contribute to the country and global civilization by having good character or values. The values ​​that must be taught to society from an early age are discipline, polite, honest, simple, clean, good deeds, frugal, patient, and exemplary. The way to teach good character or values is through educational institutions, both formal and non-formal. The learning process in value education involves mixing good values that you want to instill, facilitating students to learn actively, and using learning models that empower students. In addition to having to exemplify these values, educators, both teachers and lecturers, must also have insight into the concepts used in facilitating the learning process, namely the sources of norms, noble values that need to be developed, learning approaches and strategies, and understanding of students. The estuary of values education is the creation of a conducive and democratic atmosphere for improving human resources who are religious and have an international outlook based on Indonesianness and Islam. so that the character of a nation that is cultured and has noble character is formed, and a civilized and noble national civilization is realized as a strong pillar of civilization.
Family Resilience in the Context of Migration: Exploring the Lived Experience of Filipino Migrants' School-Going Older Adolescent Children
Authors: Botor Nephtaly
Published: July 2023

Using Froma Walsh's Family Resilience Framework, this study explored the experiences of overseas Filipino workers' (OFWs) families as narrated by adolescent children of migrant parents. Ten (10) Filipino college-level older adolescents (five were female) served as participants in an in-depth interview. Their narratives explored key family resilience processes using a Deductive Qualitative Analysis using various domains of family resilience (i.e., family belief system, communication processes, and organizational patterns). The study found that: (1) The family adjusts belief systems to accommodate unsettling realities of international labor migration; (2) Roles change in the family to compensate for responsibilities fulfilled by the parent before leaving for another country; and (3) Communication processes were strained, but family members serve as moderators to ease tensions and maintain a pre-migration relationship. This study concluded that the family resilience framework is a robust lens through which migrant families' experiences can be understood. Families generally exert effort to maintain homeostasis and cope with migration's psychological and social costs. A resilience-focused model for addressing psychosocial needs is proposed. Processes more apparent to the Filipino family and opportunities for future research are also discussed.
Challenges and Opportunities for Cultural Diversity and Language Preservation in Nigeria
Authors:   African Culture Researcher, Nigeria, Yoko Victoria
Published: July 2023

This research paper explores the challenges and opportunities presented by language and culture in a globalized world, with a focus on Nigeria. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 56 participants to gather their experiences and perspectives on the topic. The interviews revealed that interviewees recognized the importance of promoting cultural diversity and language preservation and highlighted the impact of globalization on local cultures. Measures proposed to address these challenges included promoting multilingualism, supporting cultural initiatives, incorporating local languages and cultural practices into education, promoting media representation of diverse cultures, and encouraging community involvement. However, it was also recognized that the challenges faced by Nigeria are unique and require tailored solutions that balance the benefits of globalization with the preservation of local cultures and languages.
Data Management and Governance Glossary
Authors: Shubily Aishah , Hires Emily , Diaz Gisselle , Lopez Guillermo , Le Kenny , Nguyen Kevin , Jawaharlal Lavanya , Ruiz-Sundstrom Maureen
Published: July 2023

This glossary is intended to support professionals who are seeking to understand Data Management and Governance in the context of K-12 and higher education. The definitions included in this ebook provide a fundamental understanding of common Data Management and Governance terms. This glossary was co-created by education professionals and graduate students enrolled in Claremont Graduate University’s EDUC 448: Data Management & Governance course taught by Dr. Gwen Garrison, PhD during the Fall 2021 semester.
Early Earthquake Disaster Response Management: The BSMI Humanitarian Aid Experience in Turkey
Authors: Supartono Basuki , Muftisany Hafidz , Rudi Muhamad
Published: July 2023

On February 6, 2023, the regions of Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating earthquake during the winter season, resulting in numerous casualties, injuries, displacement, and infrastructure damage. In response, the Turkish president appealed for international assistance, prompting the Indonesian Red Crescent to deploy a humanitarian aid team. The methods employed encompassed three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The implementation phase involved coordination, collaboration, and the distribution of humanitarian aid. The distribution of essential items such as ready-to-eat food, winter clothing, and medicine took place in Hatay Province and Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Effective coordination was established with the governments of Indonesia and Turkey, alongside collaboration with humanitarian agencies and Turkish medical organizations. Additionally, plans for the subsequent deployment of the medical team were reviewed. All activities were successfully executed and received positive feedback.  The Indonesian Red Crescent successfully provided crucial assistance in response to the earthquake disaster in Turkey. The efforts encompassed various aspects, including aid distribution, coordination with relevant authorities, collaboration with partner organizations, and future planning. The outcomes achieved were noteworthy and yielded a positive impact.
Prediction of Stock Price Time Series using Transformers
Authors: Costa Lorenzo D. , Machado Alexei M. C.
Published: July 2023

This work presents an implementation of the Transformer on the problem of predicting stock prices from time series. The model is compared with ARIMA and a neural network with LSTM cells. We hypothesize that, due to the powerful memory capacity and association between series values, the Transformer would be able to achieve better results than other shallow or deep solutions. The data used in the experiments is the average daily prices of 8 shares of the Ibovespa index in the period of 2008. The obtained results corroborated the hypothesis of superiority of the Transformer which predicted the stock prices with higher accuracy in 60% of the times.
La colère des soignants : vers une justice affective dans l’espace public
Authors: Bogaert Brenda
Published: July 2023

Les soignants expriment régulièrement leur colère dans l’espace public. Ils dénoncent le démantèlement de l’hôpital public selon les principes du New Public Management, qui conduit à gérer l’hôpital comme une entreprise. La crise du Covid-19 a aggravé ce ressentiment, avec la surcharge de travail, l’augmentation du stress et des cas de burn-out. Comment comprendre cette colère et son importance pour l’avenir de nos institutions ? Afin d’en proposer une analyse nuancée, nous commencerons par élaborer une compréhension historique et contemporaine de cette émotion. Nous introduirons ensuite le concept « d’injustice affective » proposé par la philosophe Amia Srinivasan pour révéler la valeur éthique et épistémique de la colère pour les soignants. Enfin, nous étudierons les difficultés qu’on rencontre pour œuvrer en faveur de la justice affective dans ces débats à travers l’exemple des médias.
Les progymnasmata : un lent et long remède contre l’hystérisation des débats ?
Authors: Chiron Pierre
Published: July 2023

Dans l’esprit de la « science ouverte », nous présentons une réflexion portant à la fois sur la très riche tradition de la rhétorique ancienne, l’enseignement des Lettres aujourd’hui, et les complexes problèmes posés par l’empiètement massif de l’industrie culturelle, par le biais des écrans, sur le territoire de l’éducation. Nous fondant sur le cycle de formation antique dit progymnasmata (exercices préparatoires de rhétorique), nous déclinons cette réflexion en quatre points principaux : le recours, dans l’apprentissage de la langue et des formes discursives, à l’activité et à la créativité de l’élève, une gestion maîtrisée du temps scolaire, une formation systématique et approfondie au décentrement et à l’esprit critique, un usage contrôlé de la technologie.
Sébastien Castellion et Loys Le Roy : deux approches raisonnées de la violence interconfessionnelle au début des guerres de religion
Authors: Crescenzo Richard
Published: July 2023

En 1562 les divisions religieuses en France dégénèrent en conflit armé. Castellion (Conseil à la France désolée) et Loys Le Roy (Des Différens et troubles advenans entre les hommes par la diversité des opinions en la religion) proposent deux options différentes pour rétablir la paix : la tolérance pour le premier, la concorde pour le second. Ces deux voies suivent des logiques opposées : la concorde postule le retour à l’unité, la tolérance consiste à accepter la division. Concorde et tolérance sont les deux voies entre lesquelles hésite la France de 1562 à 1598, quand l’Édit de Nantes met fin aux guerres de religion.
Liberdade e mal em Santo Agostinho
Authors: Ribeiro de Lima Victor R. ,   Order of Augustinian Recollects
Published: July 2023

This paper expresses the principles of free will in the thought of the philosopher and bishop of Hippo, St. Augustine, in order to establish the understanding that there is about freedom and evil, since every human creature seeks to be free and good. In order to interpret the concepts of free will and the origin of evil, we will take into consideration these works of Saint Augustine: De libero arbitrio, Confessiones, and De ciuitate Dei; what is presented in the three books about whether sin comes from free will and whether the proof of God’s existence reveals him as the source of all good. In addition to the use of some commentators. In reviewing the texts one can affirm that God is not the author of evil, but the misuse of free will which in itself is a good, and praise God for the universal order, of which free will is a positive component, even if subject to sin. For Augustine, true happiness is found in accepting the Grace of God. The ability to choose, that is, free will, is not free until then. Freedom consists in having the will to return to the good. Free will conditions us to follow God’s will or not. However, only the one who chooses to carry out God’s will with God’s help will be free.
Dalit Literature is the impact of Dr Ambedkar’s philosophy with reference to V. T. Rajshekar's 'Caste-A Nation within Nation'
Authors:   Associate Professor, Government College for Women Hisar Haryana, Yadav Nutan
Published: July 2023

V. T. Rajshekar’s book ‘Caste – A Nation within the Nation’ (2007), which shifts his fundamental tone from protest to more serious analysis, is a turning point in his creative career. It explains how particular communities become marginalized within the confines of a nation-state. Even though casteism is implemented in all social institutions, caste is still a contentious subject in India, according to Rajshekar, who starts the book with this assertion. He makes the observation that in order to understand how deeply ingrained casteism is in India, one must look at the institution of marriage. He claims that the newspaper matrimonial pages are blatantly casteist and oppose caste integration, which should logically take place in a democracy. Rajshekar makes the point that knowledge of a country without knowledge of its castes and subcastes is essentially lacking. People, according to him, do not even realize that Indian society is made up of several castes and communities rather than being one cohesive community. Rajshekar claims that the caste system was created as a result of upper caste predominance, which led to rigorous social classification and, ultimately, a structure that may lead to war. He also demonstrates how the constitutional foundation can be used to address the marginalization of some communities within the framework of a nation-state. The book is a blatant allegory of the unethical power struggles in 20th-century India. In order to examine the viewpoint on discrimination of the lower strata of society, this research paper attempts to undertake a close study of Dr. Ambedkar’s work and its influence on literature. He also explains the marginalization of certain communities that happens within the framework of a Nation-state that can be solved by the constitutional base. The novel is a transparent allegory of the dirty power politics of the twentieth-century India. This research paper also tries to make a close reading of Dr. Ambedkar’s work and its impact on literature to assess the view on discrimination of the lower strata of society.
Challenges For Effective Implementation Of Junior Secondary Schools Social Studies Curriculum In Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education  Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria, Muhammad Sule
Published: July 2023

The paper examines the challenges for effective implementation of junior secondary schools’ social studies curriculum in Nigeria. The paper discussed the concept of Social Studies, aims and objectives of Social Studies curriculum, and Social Studies curriculum. The paper discussed the concept of curriculum, concept of curriculum implementation, and the challenges for effective implementation of junior secondary schools social studies curriculum in Nigeria which include; inadequate instructional resources, lack of well-trained Social Studies teachers, challenges of national integration, difficult in selecting appropriate methods of teaching, overlapping nature of social studies contents, inflexibility, poor ICT knowledge, policy changes, frequent turnover of teachers, lack of sufficient finance, among others. The concluded that, effective teaching and learning process in Social Studies is not one way process. It is a complex task which needed both parties; teachers, learners, parents, government, and educational stakeholders. The paper recommended that; school supervisors and administrators should ensure that Social Studies teachers use appropriate teaching methods and strategies to meet the demand, instructional resource should be provided, ICT knowledge should be given to Social Studies teachers, Social Studies teachers should be given opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, workshops and in services in order to update their knowledge of subject matter, Social Studies curriculum reviewers should reconstructions of content of the curriculum to align its’ objectives with Social Studies.
वर्तमान संदर्भ में डा. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर के विचारों की प्रासंगिकता
Authors:   GMN College Ambala Cantt, Kumar Rakesh
Published: July 2023

‘राष्ट्रवाद तभी औचित्य ग्रहण कर सकता है, जब लोगों के बीच जाति, नस्ल या रंग का अन्तर भुलाकर उनमें सामाजिक भ्रातृत्व को सर्वोच्च स्थान दिया जाए।’’ . डाॅ. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर डाॅ. भीम राव अंबेडकर बहुमुखी व्यक्तित्व के धनी थे। वह एक विद्वान, लेखक, क्रांतिकारी, संविधान निर्माता और परिवर्तन के अग्रदूत के रूप में जाने जाते है। उन्होंने अपने जीवन में छुआछूत और जाति प्रथा के बारे में बहुत संघर्ष किया, क्योंकि उन्हें छुआछूत और जाति के संदर्भ में अनेक चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ा। इसलिए वह चाहते थे कि दलित समाज के लिए ऐसे सार्थक आयाम स्थापित किये जाए जिससे भविष्य में वे अपने जीवन में इस प्रकार के विकारों के शिकार न हो। इसलिए शिक्षा ही एकमात्र ऐसा साधन है, जिसके माध्यम से परिवर्तन को समाज में स्थापित किया जा सके। और यह परिवर्तन संविधान में ऐसे प्रावधान करने से होगा, जिसमें सभी को समान अवसर और सुविधाएँ प्राप्त हो। देश में लोकतंत्र की सफलता के लिए स्वच्छ समाज, भातृत्व एवं वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण का होना अति आवश्यक है। भीमराव अम्बेडकर का सम्पूर्ण जीवन मानव समाज की सेवा में समर्पित रहा। उन्होंने शताब्दियों से भारत में चले आ रहे रूढ़िवादी का समूल नाश करने का प्रयास करते हुए, दलितों के एक बड़े वर्ग को संविधान में समानता का दर्जा प्रदान कराने का महान् कार्य किया, साथ ही परतंत्र भारत को स्वतंत्रता दिलाने के प्रयास स्वरूप लेखों व अपने महान विचारों द्वारा दलित वर्ग को संगठित करने का सफल कार्य भी पूर्ण किया। इसके साथ ही समाज उद्धारक तथा सामाजिक चेतना को जागृत करने तथा महिलाओं की स्थिति में सुधार करने के क्षेत्र में उनकी अहम् भूमिका रही। अम्बेडकर साहब ने अनेक ऐसे सृजनात्मक राजनीतिक आयाम स्थापित किये, जिससे समाज में एक नई चेतना का विकास हुआ। उनके आर्थिक विचार समाज में समानता स्थापित करने में मील का पत्थर साबित हुए। राष्ट्र निर्माण तथा राष्ट्रवाद के निर्माण में उनकी अहम भूमिका रही। उनके अनुसार एक आदर्श समाज तथा राष्ट्रीय एकता तभी स्थापित हो सकती, जब समाज में किसी प्रकार का कोई भेदभाव नहीं रहेगा।
Blockchain y canal interno de información
Authors: Franco Blanco Carlos
Published: July 2023

Las utilidades de la incipiente tecnología Blockchain son numerosas en la actualidad y otros están aún por descubrir. En el presente trabajo, en primer lugar se conceptualiza la tecnología blockchain y el canal interno de información para finalizar desarrollando la integración de la citada tecnología en los canales internos de informaciones de las distintas organizaciones como sistema de almacenamiento de las comunicaciones de irregularidades.
Presentación de la profesora Ana Mohino Decana de la Facultad de Derecho de la UNED
Authors: Fernández de Buján Federico
Published: July 2023

La razón que justifica mi intervención para presentar a la Prof. Ana Mohino, no es tanto mi condición de Maestro suyo, sino su condición de ser ella mi discípula predilecta. Esta valoración tengo la satisfacción de proclamarla, con frecuencia, en privado y en intervenciones públicas.Está unida a mí desde hace 28 años. La conocí muy jovencita, como alumna de un curso de Doctorado que yo impartía y, desde el primer momento, detecté de forma diáfana que era una «pura sangre universitaria».
PHYTOCHEMICALS AND TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HERBAL DRINK (HD) ON LIVER AND KIDNEY IN WISTAR RATS
Authors:   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., S. Robert , E. Kwizera ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., P Mujinya ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., A. Wandera ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., F. Bwambale ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., J.R. Mpumbya ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., P.M. Aja ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda., S. Dayyabu ,   Department of ABiochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda.
Published: July 2023

Herbal medicine use is on the increase worldwide and many studies have associated their use with hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Herbal drink (HD) is a commercial herbal supplement mainly used in Uganda. In this study, we evaluated the phytochemical composition, and acute and sub-chronic toxicological effects of HD on hepatorenal integrity in Wistar rats. Modified Lorke’s method was employed in the acute toxicity study. For the sub-chronic toxicity study, a total of sixteen (N= 16) Wistar rats were randomly allotted to four groups of four rats each (n=4). Normal control group, NC (normal dose equivalent of distilled water), Group T1 (half normal dose of HD), Group T2 (normally recommended dose equivalent of HD),and Group T3 (twice normal recommended dose of HD). All treatments were done by intragastric gavage for a period of twentyeight days. Phytochemical analysis of HD showed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, and carbohydrates. The animals were able to tolerate a dose of up to 5000 mg/Kg. It was demonstratedthat continuous twenty-eight-day treatment with HD does not significantly (p>0.0 alter kidney and liver function parametersin Wistar rats. This observation concurs with the histopathological findings of the liver and kidney tissues which showed no remarkable histomorphological alterations. Regular intake of HD does not have any significant toxic effects on the liver and kidney in Wistar rats.
AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF Ficus carica L. INHIBITS HISTAMINE INDUCED GASTRIC ACID SECRETION, WHILE PROMOTING INTESTINAL MOTILITY IN SPRAGUE DAWLEY RAT
Authors:   Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos,  2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda, F.O Awobajo , J.I Ogbu ,   Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, J.A Olowe ,   Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, A.Y Fashina ,   Department of Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, O.O Sunmonu ,   Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Published: July 2023

Background: Ficus carica is a plant belonging to the family Moraceae, popularly known as ‘Opoto’ in Southwest Nigeria. It is used in folk medicine as an emollient, demulcent, laxative and galactogogue. However, these claims need to be scientifically evaluated. In this study, the effects of oral administration of the aqueous leaf extract of Ficus carica L. on gastric acid acidity and intestinal motility were studied in laboratory rats. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to evaluate the effect of aqueous leaf extracts of Ficus carica on gastric acid secretion and intestinal motility in the laboratory rats. Method: The research was divided into two phase; gastric acid secretion and gastric motility studies. A total of forty-two male rats used for this study were divided into two groups; group for gastric secretion study (10 rats) and those rats for intestinal motility study (32 rats). The groups were further divided into control and extract treated group and the latter were gavaged with 2.0 mg/kg of the extract daily for three week prior to the assay while the control group received equal volume of distilled for the duration of the study. Animals were fasted overnight before the day of the test. The motility study was carried out using the activated charcoal method while the effect on gastric acid secretion was carried out by gastric effluent titration method at basal rate and after the administration of histamine and histamine receptor blocker respectively. Results: Aqueous Ficus carica L. leaf extracts significantly reduced gastric acidity while reducing the gastrointestinal transit time with increased peristaltic index. Conclusion: Aqueous leaf extract of Ficus carica reduced the acidity of the gastric secretion while increasing the motility. This extract may further be explored for possible development of drugs for treating gastric ulcer and constipation.
Terminalia Catappa seed oil (TCSO) modulates fertility hormones dysfunction and redox imbalance in male Wistar albino rats exposed to cigarette smoke
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria, F.C Igwe
Published: July 2023

The objective of the Study: Terminalia Catappa seed oil (TCSO) modulates fertility hormone dysfunction and redox imbalance in male Wistar albino rats exposed to cigarette smoke. Methods: A total of 36 male Wistar albino rats were randomly distributed into 6 groups (A – F) of 6 rats each. Group A received normal saline and rat feed only. Group B – F were exposed to cigarette smoke for a period of 90 minutes. Group B was left untreated. Groups C - E were treated with 5.0, 2.5, and 7.5 ml/kg body weight (bw) of TCSO respectively. Group F was treated with 100 mg/kg bw of ascorbic acid. The animals were allowed free access to drinking water. Exposure to cigarette smoke was done by inhalation using the box method once daily while administrations of the seed oil and ascorbic acid were done by oral intubation twice daily for 28 weeks. The serum male fertility hormones and oxidative stress markers were determined using standard biochemical procedures. Results: There were marked elevated serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced levels of luteinizing hormones (LH), testosterone, estradiol, reduced glutathione (GSH), decreased activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in Wistar albino rats exposed to cigarette smoke. Interestingly, the treatment of Wistar albino rats exposed to cigarette smoke with TCSO restored the hormonal dysfunction and redox imbalance. Conclusion: The findings of this study show that TCSO was able to restore male hormonal dysfunction and redox imbalance in rats exposed to cigarette smoke and hence could be beneficial in the management of male hormonal and oxidative imbalance associated with cigarette smoking linked to male infertility
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: AN EXIGENT TOOL TO CURB INTERCULTURAL CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Nnamdi Nmesoma
Published: July 2023

Communication is crucial to societal development and relationship building. In every developed country of the world, communication between the people is deemed a priority. However, effective communication in homogeneous states is easier compared to cultural diverse states. Nigeria is an African country famous for its fascinating cultural diversity, and has over 250 ethnic groups. However, this cultural diversity has led to unhealthy competition among the groups for superiority. The stereotypes created by Nigerians about each other remains a major impediment to effective intercultural communication. The absence of mechanisms to control ethnocentrism reveals the low level of the Nigerian government’s dedication towards nation building. Corruption and insecurity have fueled over the past couple of years due to increase in intercultural conflicts. Communication should be a substitute for violence in instances of rising tribal tensions. This study investigated the history of intercultural conflicts in Nigeria and its relationship with intercultural miscommunication. The research findings depict that Nigeria has a very weak foundation for inter-ethnic and inter-religious co-existence. Nigeria must rebuild its foundation to ensure peaceful co-existence among the ethnic groups and religions in the country, and to facilitate development and security.
Investigating Religious Ethics and Sociocultural Relationships in-between Ifá and Ayò Ọlọ́pọ́n among the Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria: A Critical Comparative Study
Authors: Okewande Oluwole
Published: July 2023

In Africa, ethics are encapsulated their various religious and social activities. Among the Yoruba, ethnical codes are propagated in religious activities especially, Ifá and in socio-cultural activities such as ayò ọlọ́pọ́n. Ifá, the springboard on which Yoruba culture rests have specialized formal and informal rules regulating its activities. This informs why violation of rules guiding Ifá profession is regarded as ethical misconduct; the punishment of which may attract severe spiritual and/or human sanctions. Likewise, ayò ọlọ́pọ́n- indigenous Yoruba sociocultural board game have informal ethical rules. However, despite the national and international nomenclatures of Ifá and ayò ọlọ́pọ́n, no study is known that undertakes ethical interrelationship between the two cultural elements together. Employing code- a semiotic element, a channel through which communication is encoded. Ethical code of Ifá is compared with ayò ọlọ́pọ́n. It is found out that, there are affinities between operational rules guiding against Ifá divination profession and rules guiding against ayò game. This study concludes that, among the Yoruba, ethical codes of Ifá and ayò ọlọ́pọ́n are activated for sustainability of peace and development. Ethics of Ifá and ayò ọlọ́pọ́n are found related and therefore, ayò ọlọ́pọ́n ethical code is an extension of Ifá ethical code.
The Role of Communication in Sport Integration
Authors: Sinkó Gábor
Published: July 2023

The study examines what role communication has played in the integration of Somalis into Swedish society by looking at sport as a tool for successful integration. It also explores how both the local and international image of the Somalia National Bandy Team has changed in light of communication about them in the media. I argue that communication has enabled the team to be able to garner financial support, attract international attention and overcome initial prejudice towards Somalis in Sweden. The research adopts a qualitative research approach and is based on the document content analysis of media articles, interviews and questionnaires with bandy players and Borlänge officials, and the documentary film Trevligt Folk. It contends that it can be successful to integrate migrants into a society with the help of sport, and that not only the image of sportspeople but of the general migrant community may improve, as illustrated by the case study of the Somalia National Bandy Team in Sweden.
Significance of the Application of Resilience-based Approach in Human Trafficking at the Area of Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Kállai Krisztina
Published: July 2023

It is beyond dispute that the effects of climate change can be experienced more frequently at all parts of the ecosystem. The current change of our environment contributes to unpredictable natural disasters, which results increased number of children victims by human trafficking in the devastated areas, that mostly affected the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. As the overwhelming natural disasters destroy the education system and other social services, human traffickers may take their victims easily for mainly sexual exploitation. The resilience-based methods can produce solutions to this global challenge and reduce vulnerability and risk concerning the orphaned by natural disasters who can easily become exploited persons by human traffickers. The aim of the study is introducing and analysing the Geneva Convention that should be the essential frame of the resilience-based approach of human trafficking.
A Review of: “Britain, Germany and Colonial Violence in South-West Africa, 1884–1919: The Herero and Nama Genocide” by Mads Bomholt Nielsen
Authors: Pálfi László
Published: July 2023

Horst Drechsler made a revolutionary move when he explored the “Report on the Natives of South-West Africa and Their Treatment by Germany” a.k.a. Blue Book, written by the South African invaders of German South West Africa. The East German historian, whose book “Südwestafrika unter deutscher Kolonialherrschaft: der Kampf der Herero und Nama gegen den deutschen Imperialismus (1884–1915)“ meant a paradigmatic change in the research of German colonial history, since the socialist scholar was the first who declared that the German rule in South West Africa was a form of colonial guilt.
Reflexões sobre os escritos de Anni Albers: interações entre design moderno e têxteis andinos
Authors: Carvalho João Victor Brito dos Santo , Kanamaru Antonio Takao
Published: July 2023

Este artigo se debruça sobre algumas das reflexões de Anni Albers acerca do design e do pensamento projetual têxtil moderno – sistematizados em seus escritos ao longo de sua trajetória na Bauhaus e no Black Mountain College – para fazer considerações em torno de três temas principais dentro de seu trabalho: a retórica funcionalista, a centralidade da matéria-prima no pensamento projetual têxtil moderno e interações entre design e formas culturais vernaculares e tradicionais. São empregados a revisão bibliográfico-documental e levantamentos em acervos museológicos físicos e virtuais, com o objetivo de que tais reflexões possam fomentar o pensamento crítico em torno do design têxtil moderno, seu processo histórico de conformação e, principalmente, suas interações com culturas locais.
“Plus size sai do armário”: uma análise do lugar de fala das mulheres gordas na editoria de moda da revista Donna
Authors: Pilger Caroline Roveda
Published: July 2023

O objetivo é analisar um conjunto de matérias da revista Donna cuja temática principal é a moda relacionada às mulheres gordas sob a perspectiva do lugar de fala. Donna é uma revista feminina de Porto Alegre – RS, vendida junto ao jornal Zero Hora desde 1993. O corpus é um recorte de publicações de 2016 a 2019, que corresponde ao reposicionamento editorial da revista, ocorrido em 2017, cuja temática apostou em uma “diversidade feminina” e no que o periódico chamou de “mulheres reais”. Tenho como questionamentos centrais: de que formas Donna autoriza a existência das mulheres gordas relacionadas à moda? Quais as principais temáticas com a presença das mulheres gordas na editoria de moda? Como principais problematizações, pude constatar a inserção das mulheres gordas relacionadas às reivindicações pelo direito de inclusão na sociedade de consumo, na mídia e na moda, com a celebração dos corpos ditos “fora dos padrões”, por meio do enaltecimento estético e da possibilidade de acessar um “mundo magro”. São ações guiadas por movimentações individuais e, apesar da celebração do “orgulho plus size” e desconstrução dos padrões de beleza, há um corpo gordo padronizado pela moda, mercado e mídia – um corpo midiático gordo: o que nomeio de uma gorda adequada, uma gorda light – modelos plus size inseridas nas mídias de grande circulação e nas redes sociais, e em um universo e “estilo de vida plus size”, conquistado pela liberdade de ser bela, consumir, ter uma vida sexual e sucesso profissional.