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The Impact of Railroad Construction on Community Social Behavior in Marusu District, Maros Regency
Authors: Sumandiyar Adi
Published: February 2024

The goal of this research is to understand more about how railroad construction affects the social marginalization of individuals in Marusu District, Maros Regency. It used descriptive qualitative research and a case study approach to gather and analyze data on the engagement of all stakeholders in railroad development in Maros Regency. The results showed that the construction of railroads had a good impact on the social behavior of the community, as shown by a shift toward better development and support for government policies. Furthermore, the local population anticipates that the railroad will make their area significantly more advanced, as well as have a favorable impact on social conduct The transition of the local community from an agrarian to a modernist social existence
Rice Production, Policies, and Their Implications on Food Security Indonesia - Thailand Perspective
Authors: Yusuf M.Asa`ari , Sundari Sri , Purwanto Ignatius Djoko , Kurnia Ratih Rachma
Published: February 2024

Rice serves as the primary commodity in the staple food supply in Asia, with Indonesia being the number one consumer of rice in Southeast Asia. Despite having the largest land area in Southeast Asia and being located on the equator, which provides favorable conditions for agriculture, Indonesia, particularly, imports rice from Thailand. The national agricultural sector in Indonesia has proven to be significant, but the country is considered lagging behind Thailand in terms of rice commodities. From an economic perspective, rice remains a strategic commodity, both for food security and the agricultural sector, especially for farmers. This article employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on the land area, the existence of agricultural banks, fair pricing, farming orientation, modernization of agricultural tools, and government policies. The research findings emphasize the need for the development of new rice varieties to address climate change and increase resistance to pests. It also stresses the importance of accurate fertilizer subsidies, vigilance regarding global food crises due to conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East, and anticipated climate change impacts. Indonesia must play a role in future rice exports, considering the high agricultural potential in the country
The Future Vision of Content Personalization Through Trusted Curation
Authors: Footen John , Williamson Jason , White Blake , Pitt Jesse , Coley Garrett
Published: February 2024

Future Content Personalization techniques will likely flip the power dynamic between centralized content producers/distributors and networked media consumers. Critical to this power shift will be personalized control of all consumer data and subsequent viewer preference matching that will impact how content is produced, how data is managed, and how advertising is delivered. This paper envisions a new conceptual and viewing-context-aware AI-enabled entity in the media ecosystem—the “Curator Agent.” We explore the required innovations for this future—fully trusted technology to enable hyper-personalized and context-aware content to become a reality.
Improvements to On-Set Virtual Production Acoustics for Production Dialog
Authors: Rigney Eric
Published: February 2024

While capturing in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) or ‘final pixel’ remains a primary goal of On-Set Virtual Production (OSVP), “final sample,” recording usable performance dialog that carries over to final sound mix, is often its casualty. Unlike the sound damping qualities of traditional sound stages, volume stages can resemble the acoustical characteristics of an echo chamber. Production sound mixer/recordists' traditional abatement methods can prove inadequate in OSVP due to concerns over blocking visually valuable environmental lighting reflections and space limitations restricting reverberation mitigation options. Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR) is a post-production solution of last resort due to budgetary, logistical, and creative costs. Zero-ADR (ZADR) is therefore as creatively and economically as valuable to production as is the goal of final pixel. With education, productions employing a sound mitigation specialist with specific mitigation equipment, and early and consistent cooperative/collaborative inter-departmental communication can effectively mitigate reverberation and unwanted noise in a volumetric stage, allowing post-production sound editors to effectively process (clean) the OSVP recorded tracks, significantly minimizing ADR usage.
PORTUGUESE TOURISM – SUSTAINABLE PLANNING: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Mendes Júlio , Henriques Cláudia
Published: February 2024

Purpose. The post-COVID challenges led to rethinking the Portuguese tourism policy within the context of reinforcing the goals of sustainability . Despite the high complexity of perspectives on tourism planning, this paper aims at discussing the importance of tourism planning and management to achieve sustainable tourism development.Method. The paper is a literature review on tourism planning and management. Simultaneously, categorial content analysis is conducted with regard to Portuguese tourism challenges and planning tools.Findings. Tourism is a strategic sector for the Portuguese sustainable development as recognised in a set of planning tools, such as “Tourism Strategy 2027” [TP 2017], “The Reactivate Tourism. Build the Future Action Plan” [TP 2021a], and the “+ Sustainable Tourism Plan: 2020-23 - More than a challenge, it is the way” [TP 2021b]. Sustainability, inclusiveness, cohesion, participation, dialogue, integration, conservation, preservation, innovation and responsibility are keywords in this process.Research limitations and conclusions. The discussion about Portuguese tourism planning can be deepened considering other methodological tools, such as interviews with tourism planning stakeholders, in order to evaluate its effectiveness as well as future planning trends in a post-COVID-19 pandemic and within the volatile context of the war in Ukraine.Originality. The number of publications associated with Portuguese tourism planning is limited, thus highlighting the need for more studies.Type of paper. A case study.
CRITICAL AREAS OF TOURISM POLICIES TO BE REVISITED AND BROUGHT INTO FOCUS
Authors: Handszuh Henryk
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The politically and socially sensitive aspects of tourism are brought into focus in this paper. They are rarely, if ever, found at the forefront of declared tourism policies: democratic access to tourism; observance of human rights in the context of movements regarding persons and migrations of all sorts; economic and social promises of tourism aimed at benefiting underdeveloped countries with a view to alleviating poverty; as well as education through tourism on par with vocational training, or the absence of civil society and consumer education for tourism.Methods: Analysis of potential issues to be included in tourism policies, based on a review of expert literature and documents of international organisations, as well as the author`s personal experience with academia.Findings: The desired re-focusing and restructuring of tourism policies can be achieved if conciliary and regulatory measures to this effect overcome partisan and short-term, financial capital-induced interests in tourism production and consumption patterns, when accompanied by transparency, fairness, empathy and solidarity with the unprivileged stakeholders in tourism development.Research limitations and conclusions: The findings and suggested actions should be validated by dialogue and surveying stakeholders in tourism development with a view towards navigating appropriate strategies and leaderships to the desired end.Practical implications: Contribution to the international debate on tourism and its promises in the critical areas which are currently subordinate to the overriding production and consumption patterns.Originality: Reconsidering and putting into question the established expectations of, and beliefs in, tourism, underpinned by the findings and recommendations of international organisations.Type of paper: A review paper based on the analysis of literature and reports of international organisations.
THE ASSEMBLY OF TOURISM EXPERTS: HISTORY AND THE PRESENT
Authors: Gołembski Grzegorz , Migdal Marek
Published: February 2024

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REPORT ON THE SEMINAR ENTITLED “THE IMPORTANCE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE CO-MANAGEMENT OF A TOURIST DESTINATION”
Authors: Plichta Jarosław
Published: February 2024

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IN MEMORY OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. TEOFILA JAROWIECKA, PH.D. (1930-2022)
Authors: Jarowiecki Jerzy
Published: February 2024

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Applyng the Free Energy Principle to the Functional Neurological Disorder Model of Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Novel Perspective
Authors:   Department of Neuroscience, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, Leeds, UK; Leeds University, MAVROUDIS Ioannis
Published: February 2024

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is a complex disorder characterized by a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period following a concussion. This paper will explore this novel perspective on PCS, discussing the potential implications for understanding the underlying mechanisms of PCS and informing the development of more effective treatments. We will delve into the key components of the Functional Neurological Disorder Model (FND) model and the Free Energy Principle (FEP), discuss how these components relate to PCS, and propose a potential FND model for PCS based on the FEP. We will also discuss potential treatment implications, suggesting how interventions could be tailored to help the brain recalibrate its predictive coding and develop more adaptive responses. By providing a novel perspective on PCS, this paper aims to stimulate further research into the underlying mechanisms of PCS and contribute to the development of more effective treatments for this complex disorder.
SÍNDROME DE RAPADILINO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Farias Kelly Soares , Santos Ana Beatriz da Silva
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: avaliar o desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor de uma criança com o diagnóstico de Síndrome de Rapadilino, atendida na clínica escola de fisioterapia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, por meio da aplicação da Escala Motora Infantil de Alberta (AIMS).  Metodologia: Trata-se de um relato de caso, de caráter descritivo, com uma abordagem quantitativa e transversal, desenvolvido em uma Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia. A amostra consiste em uma criança com diagnóstico clínico de síndrome de Rapadilino, inscrita para atendimento fisioterapêutico. Os instrumentos utilizados foram uma ficha de avaliação sociodemográfica e a AIMS. Essa pesquisa foi submetida ao Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da UEPB e foi aprovada com o número CAAE: 74237223.1.0000.5187. Resultados: paciente, sexo masculino, 5 meses de idade, filho de pais não consanguíneos, nasceu pré-termo espontâneo moderado e pequeno para a idade gestacional. Apresenta o diagnóstico de síndrome de Rapadilino desde os três meses de idade, e sua irmã de 12 anos possui o mesmo diagnóstico. A criança apresentou-se pequena para a idade (baixo peso e baixa estatura), com aplasia do rádio e da patela, bilateralmente, pé torto congênito e pé equino. Na AIMS, apresentou um escore <5%, que significa desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor atípico. Conclusão:  A criança incluída no estudo apresentou déficits no desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor. Faz-se necessária uma rede de cuidados multidisciplinar e longitudinal para permitir recursos terapêuticos que tragam maior funcionalidade e qualidade de vida para esta criança.
EVOLUÇÃO DAS FACHADAS VERTICAIS RESIDENCIAIS NA ORLA DE MACEIÓ-AL (1970-1990)
Authors: Cavalcante Morgana Maria Pitta Duarte , Caldas Ana Noélia Araújo
Published: February 2024

O processo de verticalização em Maceió começou na década de 1960 e trouxe transformações no ambiente construído da cidade, modificando a paisagem e o modo de vida no litoral alagoano. Este artigo tem como principal objetivo traçar e compreender a trajetória das principais tipologias de fachadas encontradas em prédios de apartamentos verticais, localizados nos bairros de Ponta Verde, Pajuçara e Jatiúca, Maceió, entre os anos de 1970, início da verticalização na área, até 1990, com base na análise cadastral (plantas e dados de construção) e análise fotográfica de edifícios. Os prédios selecionados marcaram a paisagem arquitetônica pelo caráter inovador do ambiente construído em Alagoas. A fim de sistematizar o estudo, algumas categorias de análise foram utilizadas neste estudo, tais como composição formal, complexidade construtiva, revestimentos, materiais e sistemas construtivos, bem como indicadores de racionalidade do projeto. Desta forma, concluímos a importância dos estudos tipológicos na concepção de uma base de dados que possa ser utilizada para investigação complementar ou mesmo como referência para novas pesquisas relacionadas com o tema da produção do projeto e sua análise.
Magical Realism and Social Critique in Latin American Literature: A Comparative Analysis of García Márquez and Isabel Allende
Authors: Herrera Javier
Published: February 2024

This comparative analysis explores the themes, narrative techniques, and cultural contexts of Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende, two luminaries of Latin American literature. Both authors employ magical realism to delve into social and political issues, albeit in distinct ways. García Márquez’s intricate narratives critique power structures and societal decay, while Allende’s intimate stories focus on personal relationships and resilience. Despite their differences, both writers share a commitment to using literature as a tool for social critique and cultural exploration.
The Role of Non-State Actors in Conflict Resolution: A Comparative Analysis of Peacebuilding Efforts in Colombia and Nepal
Authors: Ramirez Camila
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the role of non-state actors in conflict resolution through a comparative analysis of peacebuilding efforts in Colombia and Nepal. Drawing upon the experiences of NGOs, civil society organizations, religious institutions, and community-based groups, the study explores similarities, differences, and lessons learned from these contexts. In Colombia, non-state actors have confronted political violence and drug trafficking, while in Nepal, they have addressed ethnic tensions and Maoist insurgency. Despite distinct challenges, non-state actors in both countries have contributed to fostering dialogue, promoting reconciliation, and advocating for human rights. The analysis highlights the importance of inclusive approaches, dialogue facilitation, and community resilience in promoting sustainable peace. Policy implications and recommendations emphasize the need for supportive legal frameworks, conflict prevention strategies, and inclusive peace processes to empower non-state actors and advance peacebuilding efforts.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM AND IN THE WEST
Authors: Qaderi Kangavari Rouhullah
Published: February 2024

Today, human rights have become the political means of Western civilization to exert pressure on countries because of their independent politics or religious diversity. The West, without taking into account the basic concepts of cultural elitism, nor the autochthonous values and norms of the nations, accepts only and the only self-defnition of human rights. Of course, the general political principles of human rights such as the right to determine one’s own destiny (the right to life worthy of man, the right to freedom, the right to safety, the protection from every kind of harassment, maltreatment and oppression and the prohibition of any kind of activity that violates the dignity of another man) are common and can not be violated by referring to cultural elitism.

The work aims at treating human rights concepts and documents in Islam and the West and by providing them with comparative analysis to provide a basis for research and a better assessment for all those who deal with topics and comparisons of human rights. The aim of the presented work is to promote and encourage of intellectual circles to the interreligious and inter-civilization dialogue.
Intraoral Nevi of Gingiva - A Case Report
Authors: Dinesh Yasothkumar
Published: February 2024

Intraoral nevus is a benign skin and mucosal tumour characterised by the presence of melanin-producing, neuroectodermal derived cells that can range in colour from light to dark brown, reddish brown, blue, or red. It comes in a variety of shapes, from oval to spherical. Oral melanotic nevi, which causes localised pigmentation, are a rare oral lesion. In a major survey, they were found in only 0.1 % of the population. Nevi can be acquired over time or be present from birth. Congenital nevi are hamartomas, but acquired nevi are benign neoplasms. They are most typically found on the palate, but they can also be found on the buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. A case report of an intramucosal nevus of gingiva in a 25-year-old woman and its surgical excision is presented in this article.
Face-Veiled Women in Contemporary Indonesia
Authors: Sopyan Imam
Published: February 2024

Eva F. Nisa, Face-Veiled Women in Contemporary Indonesia, Routledge (2023) ; 231 pages + xix)
The Expressions of Indonesian Muslims in Performing the ʿUmrah Pilgrimage to Mecca
Authors: Dewi Subkhani Kusuma
Published: February 2024

Minor Islamic pilgrimages (ʿumrah) are increasingly being studied as part of commodified pilgrimages in the age of trade and tourism. This relatively modern construction has restricted researchers’ understandings of practices like pilgrimages to the graves of saints. This article compares two imagined Indonesian Muslim religio-cultural communities performing ʿumrah, utilizing a hybrid ethnography method to obtain data. The paper is structured in two sections. Firstly, it discusses how traditionalist Muslims understand ʿumrah as a means of maintaining the authority of the teachings of Sufi ʿulamāʾ. This group adopts the ethical principles of Sufi practices, which involve three key elements: reverence for Sufi ʿulamāʾ, observance of sacred times, and the recitation of prayers to obtain intercession (shafāʿah) and blessings in life (barākah). The second section explores how another group, guided by Muslim ethics, aligns ʿumrah journeys with the principles of capitalism within Islam. Using global and cosmopolitan Muslim perspectives, these spiritual reformers and coaches approach ʿumrah by creating practices suitable for the aspirations of the middle-class Muslims. They tailor the practice of ʿumrah, based on Islamic practices, to account for the ethical principles of self-managing individuals. This comparative presentation demonstrates diverse Muslim experiences, refraining from a homogenous expression of the ʿumrah. Ultimately, this paper advocates for more comprehensive studies of the ʿumrah pilgrimage in Indonesia, including ones that focus on nuanced expressions of pilgrims and diverse roles played by Islamic religious authorities, moving beyond simplified commercial interpretations.
The Role of Customer Intention Regarding Environmentally Sustainable Islamic Banking in Indonesia: Examining the Structural Model
Authors: Sodik Fajar , Mahfuzh Muhammad Ady , Olivia Diana
Published: February 2024

Environmental degradation is a global concern for businesses, requiring consistent effort to maintain sustainable environmental practices. Environmental sustainability is a crucial issue of concern to everyone, an increasing proportion of people are paying attention to various environmental issues in all parts of their lives, including in the context of Islamic banking. This research aims to develop and test a contextual framework for studying customer intentions in adopting sustainability Islamic banking activities and services. The study uses the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model, adding new constructs to the main variables, such as trust, environmental consciousness, and perceived environmental outcomes. The survey collected data from 198 customers of Islamic banks in Indonesia, with the PLS-SEM modeling technique used to test the research model. The results show that perceived behavioral control is a significant influence on behavioral intentions, while attitude and subjective norms have no significant effect on behavioural intentions. Environmental consciousness significantly affects perceived environmental outcomes, which, in turn, significantly affect trust as well as behavioural intentions. Other statistical results find that environmental consciousness can affect behavioral intentions when mediated by perceived environmental outcomes. Overall, this study has theoretical and managerial implications and offers directions for future research on environmentally sustainable Islamic banking.
Low Equality for Women, Slower Economic Growth for All? Evidence from D-8 Countries
Authors: Samuda Sri Juli Asdiyanti
Published: February 2024

Gender equality promotes economic improvement and reduces income inequality. Considering the goal of all countries to achieve faster and stronger economic growth, improving gender equality may represent a promising solution. This paper examines the link between gender equality and economic growth in the ‘Developing Eight’ (D-8) countries from 1998 to 2021. This study provides estimation using a system GMM and panel causality test to determine the effect of gender equality on economic growth. The results indicate a positive and significant effect of gender equality on economic output in D-8 countries. Heterogenous panel non-causality findings suggest that gender equality and economic output have a bidirectional relationship in D-8 countries, indicating that economic output also affects gender equality.
Global Economic Landscape: From 5 ‘G’ To Polycrisis, and the Outlook Scenarios
Authors: Azis Iwan J
Published: February 2024

Learning from ‘Great Moderation’ to the ongoing ‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation,’ past episodes of capital flows can explain the evolution of global economy and the associated vulnerabilities. The events in all episodes are related to one another, and the corresponding vulnerabilities are interrelated. Together with the expected and unexpected contemporary shocks (pandemic, wars, geopolitical tensions) the built-up vulnerabilities contribute indirectly to the current sorry-state of global economy. As uncertainties abound, and the world is in polycrisis, it is difficult to forecast what is going to happen. Any estimate, including those made by the international organizations are subject to change. The outlook scenarios mapped out in this paper is intended to help us just to frame thinking about the potential paths ahead.
“Fatherman” On the Move: Social Transformation Strategy in Indonesian Family Education
Authors: Lestari Lenni
Published: February 2024

“Fatherlessness” has long been a worldwide issue and social trend of our time. Research suggests that high-risk children in single-parent homes have nearly five times greater chance of developing mood disorders than those in co-parenting households. This article discusses “Fatherman”, an agency that voices the vital role of fathers in becoming psychological heroes for their children. The study aims to explore the strategy of the “Fatherman” agency in educating parents in Indonesia and to understand how “Fatherman”’s initiatives relate to gender roles and their broader impact on Indonesian society. This study employed a qualitative research approach by utilizing the content analysis method on several “Fatherman” social media accounts and books. The findings of this study revealed that the strategy adopted by the founders of the “Fatherman” account, namely Ustadz Bendri Jaisyurrahman and Ayah Irwan Rinaldi, makes fathers aware of their important role in the domestic sphere. This can be seen from the testimonials of online course participants, followers of the “Fatherman” account, and readers of the “Fatherman” books. Furthermore, the understanding of fatherhood has changed over time. Fatherhood has always been a multifaceted concept, from just being a provider (nafaqah) to becoming a role model for children, giving marital support, and nurturing. Based on a gender perspective, “Fatherman” still seems ambiguous and semi-patriarchal. The fundamental barrier is that masculinity, as currently constructed, becomes a tension for men to be fully involved in nurturing and household work. While “Fatherman” aims to encourage fathers to actively engage in parenting, they advertently reinforce gender superiority or perpetuate traditional gender roles. The social transformation that “Fatherman” offers is a changing perception of a father’s role in nurturing. Certainly, there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to the fatherlessness crisis in Indonesia today. However, “Fatherman” agency will be one of the leading voices in providing an understanding of the father’s role.
The Nature and Process of Meaning-Making in Text-Based Classroom Discussion of an American Islamic School
Authors: Parlindungan Firman , Rodgers Adrian
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to uncover how elementary school students and their teacher make meaning as they participate in text-based classroom discussion at an American Islamic school. One English language art teacher and 20sixth grade students participated in this study. We employed a case study design with classroom observation, field notes and documentation as tools for data collection. The gathered data were analyzed qualitatively. We found that the classroom talks in discussing textual information followed the traditional I-R-E (Initiate-Respond-Evaluate) pattern in which the teacher held control over turn-taking opportunities and interpretive authority. The students’ participations in this discourse were restricted to remembering facts, rules and procedures found in the text in which their responses were limited and brief. In contrast, the classroom talks about extratextual information as well as about Islamic knowledge and values were more dialogic in which the conversational flow was not directed by the teacher. The students’ responses were longer with elaborated explanation or reasoning to support their position. Their Islamic cultural backgrounds and practices also enabled them to extend the discussion and make better sense of the text. These findings indicate that teachers’ didactic strategy in conducting text-based classroom discussion shapes whether students would have meaningful interaction or not. We subscribe to the view that meaning of text and knowledge construction are not solely derived from the text or defined by one person. Instead, they can be co-constructed in dialogic discussion that challenges various voices, tensions and conflicts between members of the class.
Preface
Authors: Nurmila Nina
Published: February 2024

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Kajian Bahasa dalam Konteks Influencer Marketing: Pengaruh Pemakaian Bahasa dalam Pemasaran Akun Selebgram @Fadiljaidi
Authors: Ayu Azzahra Annisya , Azzam Izzuddin  , Rana Hanifah Jihan , Abdirakha Ilham Muhammad , Br Tarigan Yola Tarisa , Eni Nurhayati
Published: February 2024

In a continually evolving digital landscape, influencers play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behaviors. This research focuses on analyzing the language strategies employed by influencers in their marketing content. From the use of creative language styles to tailored keyword usage, this study highlights how language serves as a primary tool in capturing attention, building brand identities, and influencing audience mindsets. Apart from considering the language strategies utilized by influencers, this study also delves into the impact of language usage on their followers. This analysis sparks a discussion on how audiences perceive various types of language used in influencer marketing content. The influence of language on the perception of promoted products or services and purchasing decisions takes center stage in this research.
Comprensión inferencial y textos argumentativos en estudiantes de la especialidad de educación física y deportes
Authors: Benavente Ramírez Eustorgio Godoy
Published: February 2024

Determinar la comprensión inferencial en los textos argumentativos que poseen los estudiantes del II ciclo de la carrera de Educación Física de la Universidad José Faustino Sánchez Carrión-Huacho. Para tal efecto se utilizó la metodología inductiva hipotético-deductiva, iniciándose   con la observación del fenómeno y tematización de este, recogiendo datos para su análisis y su respectivo resultado: Que, si bien interpretan el contenido del texto teniendo en cuenta el contexto, no significa que están utilizando la comprensión inferencial como muestran los datos obtenidos, un porcentaje significativo no infieren la significación del texto. Conclusión: Los estudiantes carecen del manejo de la comprensión inferencial, problema que debe solucionarse con prácticas específicas y continuas para fortalecer la comprensión lectora en su más alto nivel, las personas se involucren en la criticidad, creatividad y actúen en la solución de problemas.
The process of the legislative regulation of themusic therapy profession in Cyprus — Antonia Plysi & Panagiota Kapnisi
Authors: Plysi Antonia , Kapnisi Panagiota
Published: February 2024

On 5th May 2022, a law on the registration of music therapists and other related matters [Ν.68(1)2022] was unanimously ratified by the House of Representatives in Cyprus. This report describes in detail the process that the Cyprus Music Therapy Association (CyMTA) followed in order to achieve legislative regulation of the music therapy profession. Before analysing the regulation process, we present a short introduction to Cyprus’ history to clarify the particular political situation of the country. Then, we provide a historical review of the development of music therapy and the music therapy profession in Cyprus. Finally, we describe the Cypriot constitutional framework, as the statutory consolidation of the music therapy profession in Cyprus was mainly achieved through constitutional procedures.
Level of Environmental Ethics Awareness and Environmental Citizenship Participation among Filipino Higher Education Student Leaders
Authors: C. Nayle Aldridge , C. Tarroza Clarence , P. Lualhati Genalyn , B. Atienza Jecelle
Published: February 2024

School institutions are responsible for honing environmental ethics awareness and environmental citizenship participation among their students. Student leaders, on the other hand, are expected to uphold responsibilities to empower their co-students and address pressing environmental issues through different sets of activities aligned with sustainable development goals. Thus, this study assessed the higher education student leaders' environmental ethics awareness, environmental citizenship participation, and its correlation, and proposed a plan of activities to sustain and enhance the two aforementioned variables. By employing a descriptive-correlational design with a researcher-made questionnaire, this study found out that the higher education student leaders are highly aware of ethical actions concerning the environment. However, in terms of citizenship participation, the results revealed that these student leaders are not highly participative in various environmental activities despite having high levels of awareness. Hence, this study suggests that fostering collaborations among student leaders, organizations, and clubs will address environmental issues collectively, strengthening their environmental ethics awareness and participation, and a proposed plan of activities that may be initiated by the concerned authorities to ensure its full implementation.
Caring for cancer patients in acute cancer care settings: Voices of South African nurses
Authors: Maree Johanna , Jansen van Rensburg Jacoba , Hadebe Sizakele
Published: February 2024

Little is known about the experience of nurses caring for cancer patients. This study was undertaken to provide a straightforward description of the experiences of South African nurses caring for patients in acute cancer care settings. Purposive sampling selected 20 nurses with whom there were in-depth interviews. The participants were mostly female registered oncology nurses with more than 5 years’ experience. Three themes were identified: defining the cancer nursing experience, the challenges experienced in caring for cancer patients, and challenges imposed by the healthcare system. Most of the participants believed they were called by God to care for cancer patients. However, the challenges they experienced led to guilt feelings and believing the care they provided was insufficient. They were subjected to workplace violence, missed the support from senior nursing management and displayed signs of burnout. Addressing these challenges could limit their emotional distress and prevent burnout.
S’occuper des patients atteints de cancer : l’expérience d’infirmières et d’infirmiers d’Afrique du Sud travaillant en soins aigus
Authors: Maree Johanna , Jansen van Rensburg Jacoba , Hadebe Sizakele
Published: February 2024

On sait peu de choses de l’expérience des infirmières et infirmiers d’Afrique du Sud qui soignent les patients atteints de cancer. La présente étude avait pour but de décrire en termes simples l’expérience du personnel infirmier travaillant dans les milieux de soins aigus. Par échantillonnage dirigé, on a sélectionné 20 infirmières et infirmiers qui ont ensuite passé des entrevues détaillées. Il s’agissait pour la plupart de femmes, infirmières autorisées en oncologie, ayant plus de 5 ans d’expérience. Trois thèmes sont ressortis des discussions : la définition de l’expérience des soins infirmiers oncologiques, les difficultés de la prestation de soins aux patients atteints de cancer, et les problèmes attribuables au système de santé. Pour la plupart, les personnes ayant participé à l’étude croyaient que Dieu les avait appelées à travailler auprès des patients atteints de cancer. Toutefois, à cause des difficultés vécues, elles se sentaient coupables et n’avaient pas l’impression de donner des soins adéquats. En outre, elles étaient victimes de violence dans leur milieu de travail, ne bénéficiaient pas du soutien des cadres de gestion des soins infirmiers, et montraient des signes d’épuisement professionnel. Pour réduire la détresse émotionnelle et prévenir l’épuisement, il faudra trouver une solution à ces problèmes.
Revue intégrative des stratégies de prévention et de traitement de la fatigue de compassion chez les infirmières en oncologie
Authors: Collier Jodi , Jansen van Rensburg Jacoba , Hadebe Sizakele
Published: February 2024

La fatigue (ou usure) de compassion est un mélange de traumatisme secondaire et d’épuisement professionnel cumulatif résultant d’une difficulté à composer avec son environnement. De par la nature de leurs fonctions, les infirmières en oncologie sont particulièrement sujettes à la fatigue de compassion. Les conclusions de la présente revue intégrative révèlent un manque de sensibilité et de compréhension envers les infirmières en oncologie qui éprouvent de la fatigue de compassion, et ce, même s’il s’agit d’un groupe à haut risque. Il sera ici question de l’efficacité des stratégies d’autosoins, de pleine conscience et d’interventions visant à renforcer la résilience pour surmonter la fatigue de compassion. Certaines études suggèrent que les interventions préventives seraient plus efficaces que les interventions curatives. Il est essentiel de promouvoir et de protéger le bien-être des infirmières en oncologie; c’est aux organisations, aux administrations, aux établissements d’enseignement, aux équipes soignantes et à chaque infirmière d’y voir. Mots-clés : fatigue de compassion, traumatisme secondaire, traumatisme vicariant, épuisement professionnel, oncologie, infirmière
Breaking barriers: Indigenous nurse navigator role in oncology care for the Inuit
Authors: Roberts Carolyn
Published: February 2024

Individuals who live in the north of Canada face many challenges when they are diagnosed with cancer. Accessing cancer care usually means having to travel to a cancer centre in southern facilities and stay in a city away from family, local community, language and culture. The Indigenous Cancer Program atThe Ottawa Hospital was established to assist these individuals in navigating a complex and unfamiliar system of care. The First Nations, Inuit, Métis Nurse Navigator role was designed to collaborate with these patients and develop interventions to meet their unique needs. Recently, a satellite oncology clinic was opened in the territory of Baffin Island Nunavut where patients can be assessed, receive cancer immunotherapy therapy treatment, if required, and be followed after their primary treatment is finished. Holding the clinic in the local setting reduces the travel and time away from home for cancer patients. It is hoped this type of care can be expanded in the remote areas of the country.
Lever les barrières : du rôle de l’infirmière pivot pour les Autochtones dans les soins oncologiques aux Inuits
Authors: Roberts Carolyn
Published: February 2024

Les personnes qui reçoivent un diagnostic de cancer dans le nord du Canada doivent relever de nombreux défis particuliers. Pour accéder à des soins oncologiques, elles doivent généralement se rendre dans un centre de cancérologie situé dans le sud du pays et séjourner dans une ville loin de leur famille, de leur communauté, de leur langue et de leur culture. Le Programme de cancérologie pour les Autochtones de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa a été créé pour aider ces personnes à s’orienter dans un système de soins oncologiques complexe et peu familier. L’infirmière pivot auprès des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis (PNIM) a pour mission de collaborer avec ces patients et de mettre au point des stratégies d’aide répondant à leurs besoins. Une clinique satellite d’oncologie a récemment été ouverte sur l’île de Baffin, dans le Nunavut, où les patients peuvent être évalués, recevoir un traitement d’immunothérapie anticancéreuse si nécessaire et être suivis après leur traitement primaire. L’ouverture de cette clinique en région éloignée permet aux patients atteints d’un cancer de réduire leurs déplacements et d’éviter de longs séjours loin de chez eux. On espère que ce type de soins pourra être étendu ailleurs au Canada.
Relato de Experiência do Desenvolvimento de Aplicação da Heurística Algoritmo Genético para Solução do Problema da Próxima Versão
Authors: Gama Thiago D. de C. Q. , C. Junior Celso G. , T. Junior Gilmar , da Silva Ana Clara A. G. , Martins Ricardo Manuel G.
Published: February 2024

Este estudo investiga a aplicação da heurística Algoritmo Genético para resolver o complexo Problema da Próxima Versão na engenharia de software. O problema envolve a seleção e priorização de funcionalidades para a próxima versão de um software. O estudo adapta o Algoritmo Genético para tratar dessa questão, demonstrando sua eficácia em comparação com outras configurações por meio de experimentos em conjuntos de dados reais. Os resultados indicam que essa abordagem gera soluções eficientes e balanceadas para os objetivos do projeto, oferecendo insights valiosos para a gestão de requisitos em projetos de desenvolvimento de software.
Comparando Semelhanças em Impressões Digitais usando Inteligência Artificial
Authors: Chaul Marco C. , Silva Alessandro R. , Pires Sandrerley R.
Published: February 2024

Algoritmos de reconhecimento de impressões digitais são complexos e envolvem várias etapas interdependentes. Recentemente, a Inteligência Artificial (IA) tem se destacado como uma ferramenta poderosa para melhorar esses processos. Este artigo se concentra em avaliar como a IA pode aprimorar a etapa final: a identificação de semelhanças entre impressões digitais de entrada e as armazenadas no banco de dados, determinando se são da mesma origem. Detalhes sobre os modelos de IA usados e os resultados obtidos são discutidos ao longo do artigo, juntamente com a importância e eficácia dos recursos de IA no avanço e aprimoramento dos algoritmos tradicionais utilizados na análise de impressões digitais.
HealthHistory: Uma Arquitetura de Software para Histórico Médico Baseado em Blockchain para a Gestão do Paciente
Authors: Stival Thiago Filipe , Câmara Nicholas , Marques Fabio , Alves Wallison , Neto Valdemar Vicente Graciano
Published: February 2024

Saúde é um domínio essencial. Pessoas realizam, ao longo da vida, múltiplos tipos de procedimentos médicos (tais como cirurgias, consultas e exames) em diferentes locais, o que gera uma grande quantidade de dados em formatos heterogêneos (exames impressos, pedidos, receitas, prescrições, entre outros) e geralmente físicos e perecíveis. Ademais, nomes de profissionais de saúde, histórico médico e quando o paciente foi consultá-lo são informações sujeitas a perda ou esquecimento. Como consequência, um profissional de saúde muitas vezes não tem acesso ao histórico completo de saúde do paciente e precisa refazer exames ou prescrever medicamentos cuja ineficácia pode já ter sido comprovada por outros profissionais; o que pode causar desperdícios financeiros para o paciente, para as seguradoras de saúde e/ou para o sistema público de saúde, além de atraso na recuperação ou tratamento do paciente. A principal contribuição deste trabalho é apresentar a arquitetura de software e o aplicativo derivado HealthHistory, um aplicativo cuja arquitetura foi estruturada utilizando Blockchain para manter um histórico médico único e uniformizado de pacientes. Ele foi avaliado por 17 especialistas em arquitetura de software e/ou blockchain. Resultados indicam que o uso de blockchain juntamente com aplicações móveis são viáveis como solução para o problema de armazenamento e compartilhamento de histórico médico de pacientes.
A Rapid Tertiary Review at the Fake News Domain
Authors: Gomes Juliana R. S. , Neto Valdemar Vicente Graciano , Barbosa Jacson Rodrigues , de Lima Eliomar Araújo
Published: February 2024

Context: The spread of fake news on social media platforms has emerged as a pressing concern in recent years. Between 2018 and 2023, numerous secondary studies (SS) have explored this issue, employing diverse methodologies and approaches. Surprisingly, no tertiary study exists to summarize the state of the research. Objective: The aim of this paper is to provide a rapid overview of the SS on fake news research topics for researchers and practitioners. Method: We defined and conducted a rapid tertiary review to find SS published from 2013 to August 2023. 50 most relevant studies in a Google Scholar search were retrieved, from which 15 secondary studies were included and analyzed. Results: A diversity of definitions for fake news exist, often associated with the technology and content in which they are being analyzed. Various stages of fake news processing are covered in the literature. A predominance in the use of deep learning (DL) was observed and challenges still remain, including the urgent need for real-time learning and early detection of fake news.
Identification of Potential Threats in the Critical Path for Defense Operations by Cross Reference Features Clustering
Authors: Horta Antonio , Marinho Renato , Holanda Raimir
Published: February 2024

Cyber attacks are a threat to the security of the most diverse types of organizations. To mitigate the risk of suffering successful attacks, organizations use different types of assessments. The research problem addressed in this study is to present, among the behaviors of known threats, those that are similar to the assessment campaign carried out and consequently represent greater risk when attempting attacks using the more exploitable critical path. The purpose of this research is to present a method for identifying the critical path of the threat and the similarity factor by Cross Reference Features (CRF) method to identify the opponents most similar to the procedures used in the assessment campaign carried out. The CRF was used as a baseline for comparison between 2 unsupervised learning algorithms in the threat clustering task. For essays that considered only groups as threats, K-means outperformed the Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering by 2.4 percentage points, while in the essay with all threats, Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering surpassed K-means by 2.3%.
Detecção de Vulnerabilidades em Contratos Inteligentes Utilizando Arvore Sintática Abstrata
Authors: Esquivel Eduardo V. B. , Campos Josué Nunes , Mendonça Ronan Dutra , Vieira Alex Borges , Nacif José Augusto Miranda
Published: February 2024

À medida que avançamos em direção a novas soluções de aplicações descentralizadas, observa-se um crescente número de contratos inteligentes nas redes blockchain, desde implementações mais simples até as mais complexas e valiosas. No entanto, esse aumento significativo traz consigo uma preocupante quantidade de contratos vulneráveis, que estão suscetíveis a ataques de invasores mal-intencionados com o objetivo de roubar recursos ou causar falhas nas aplicações. O objetivo deste artigo é fornecer documentação sobre a detecção das principais vulnerabilidades do Solidity e apresentar uma solução de detecção automatizada que utiliza técnicas de análise estática para identificar vulnerabilidades em grandes conjuntos de dados de contratos inteligentes. Para tanto, foram realizados testes de desempenho e comparações com as principais ferramentas atuais da área de verificação de contratos inteligentes, nesses experimentos a nossa ferramenta apresentou bons resultados tanto em termos de tempo de execução como em capacidade de detecção em relação às demais.
Automated security proof of SQUARE, LED and CLEFIA using the MILP technique
Authors: Carvalho Gabriel Cardoso de , Souza Neto Tertuliano , Sousa Thiago do Rêgo
Published: February 2024

Provable security in cryptography is extremely relevant nowadays, since it is regarded as the basis for the proposal of new ciphers. In that sense, the designers of new ciphers have to find ways to prove that the proposed cipher is secure against the most pertinent forms of attack. Being safe against differential and linear cryptanalysis is still considered the bare minimum standard for any new cipher. In the last decade, a great deal of attention has been given to automated ways of proving the security of ciphers against both forms of attacks, the original one being generating mixed linear integer programs that model the given cipher in such a way that, by solving it, we are able to know the minimum number of rounds necessary for the cipher to be secure. In this paper, we apply this technique in the well known block ciphers LED, SQUARE and CLEFIA, and compare the results with the original security claims.
Malware Classification using Transfer Learning through the GPT-2 model
Authors: Vanzan Matheus , Duarte Julio Cesar
Published: February 2024

Malware detection and classification pose critical challenges in the field of cybersecurity. In recent years, deep learning techniques have made remarkable progress in addressing the classification problem, outperforming traditional methods. Moreover, Natural Language Processing has proven successful in extending its applications beyond natural language texts across numerous semantic domains. This research work focuses on presenting a proposal that extends the Transfer Learning from OpenAI’s GPT-2 model to identify different malware families, without prior knowledge of their behaviors. The achieved results are highly promising, with an exceptional accuracy rate of 99.72%, close to state-of-the-art results reported for the problem.
Implementação de Ataques em Ambiente Simulado para Estudo de Segurança Cibernética em Sistemas Elétricos
Authors: Oliveira Johnatan A. de , Santos Anderson F. Pereira dos , Salles Ronaldo M.
Published: February 2024

A inserção das comunicações digitais nos sistemas elétricos de potência tornou essas infraestruturas críticas susceptíveis aos ataques cibernéticos. Protocolos de rede desses sistemas, definidos pelo padrão IEC 61850, possuem vulnerabilidades conhecidas e formas de mitigá-las são estudadas atualmente. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta uma simulação em laboratório de um sistema elétrico modelado no Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) utilizando um IED real em hardware-in-the-loop com a implementação de ataques cibernéticos. Os experimentos realizados servirão de base no estudo de detecção de intrusão nesses ambientes.