bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Semantic Analysis of Language used in Disaster Announcements and Signages in Davao City
Authors: Cabunoc Mikhaila Elaine C. , NGO CRISTY GRACE , Baer Madelon Vi M. , Sampiano Mairaleen I.
Published: July 2024

This qualitative corpus-based study aimed to identify the elements in semantic as well as analyze the relationship between an entity and its neighboring non-entity text found in disaster announcements and signages in Davao City. The study utilized social media and public signages as means of collecting data wherein disaster announcements and signages related to flood, fire, and earthquake are being focused. To analyze the data, the researchers used two parts of the process of semantic analysis namely Lexical Semantic Analysis focusing on elements in semantic and Relationship Extraction centralizing on entities and relations. The results exhibit that in those announcements and signages six (6) elements in semantics were commonly found namely Homonyms, Hypernyms, Hyponyms, Polysemy, Synonymy, and Antonymy in which each conveys different lexical meanings that affects the meaning of a sentence. Furthermore, a category of relations was found in the extraction process of the entity and non-entity text which are Description, Causation, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Response. These categories helped explain how each relationship formed with an entity can provide different meaning and different context. All things considered, copywriters of public service announcements for disaster announcements and signages should take note of the word choice and their arrangement and linkage when writing so as to have a better communication and understanding with the citizens to avoid vulnerability with risks.
Multimodal Discourse Analysis on Female Representations in Film Posters
Authors: Navarro Ana Louella N , Adriano Teresita Q.
Published: July 2024

This study aims to identify the multimodal features used in film posters of Filipino movies produced between 2010 and 2023 that are currently found on Netflix. It aims to highlight the various stereotypes of women depicted through various multimodal modes using Multimodal Discourse Analysis and anchored on Visual Grammar by Kress and Van Leeuwen and Systemic Functional Linguistics by Halliday. Moreover, through this study, the researcher examined how these representations affected female viewers’ construction of their feminine images and their overall impression on the film posters. There were 40 film posters analyzed and 11 female participants interviewed. The results revealed that the interactional (gaze, size of frame, and perspective), compositional meanings (salience and informational value) of the film posters were tools to display different female representations. Also, the representational meanings made up by vectors and different structures and process underscored different female representations. These representations were also observed in the themes that were developed from the responses of the participants, which include: women’s stereotypical image portrayal, progressive female characters, stereotype subversion, and objectification. Finally, the participants also had similar opinions regarding the influence that film posters have on them when choosing which movies to watch, and the most prominent visual elements that attract the viewers.
Desafios e perspectivas de acadêmicos de enfermagem sobre a prática da pesquisa no ensino superior
Authors: Nascimento Maria Rayanne Silva do , Lima Madyanne Kelly Silva de , Figueredo Vinícius Alves de , Barros José Diogo , Sampaio Ariádne Gomes Patrício , Oliveira Maryldes Lucena Bezerra de
Published: July 2024

Introdução: Durante a formação acadêmica, a prática da pesquisa científica é considerada um fator contribuinte para o aprimoramento do aprendizado na vida do discente, servindo como fonte de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento acadêmico. Objetivo Analisar os desafios e perspectivas de acadêmicos de enfermagem sobre a prática da pesquisa no ensino superior. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de caráter exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, realizado em um Centro Universitário de Juazeiro do Norte, com 22 alunos do curso de graduação de Enfermagem. A coleta de dados feita através de uma entrevista semi estruturada e a análise dos resultados utilizou-se a Análise Temática, proposta por Minayo. Resultados: Emergiram três categorias, todas elencando a importância da atividade da pesquisa na universidade e sua influência na prática profissional, porém falhas no incentivo à produção cientifica durante o curso de graduação de Enfermagem. Evidencia-se como principais influencias para a prática da pesquisa o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico, a melhora da comunicação e escrita e a construção de um bom currículo. No âmbito das principais dificuldades, os participantes mencionaram a abordagem da disciplina de produção cientifica e a pouca relação de alguns professores com a pesquisa. O incentivo mais evidente para as atividades de pesquisa está o interesse individual dos discentes. Conclusão: O estudo demonstra que a pesquisa científica, se caracteriza como componente importante da formação acadêmica, representando o amadurecimento do conhecimento através da busca sistemática por soluções, respostas ou aprofundamento dos estudos. Porém, há necessidade de fortalecer a interação entre pesquisa e ensino dentro das universidades.
La giurisprudenza ordinaria in materia penale: le contraddittorie anime del principio di laicità
Authors: Marchei Natascia
Published: July 2024

Contributo destinato alla pubblicazione nel volume collettaneo a cura di A. BARBA, La laicità del diritto, per i tipi della Aracne Editrice.
SOMMARIO: 1. La laicità come mera “non confessionalità”: lo svuotamento delle norme penali che tutelavano la “religione dello Stato” - 2. Il paradosso della “laicità democratica”: la protezione della religione della maggioranza dei cittadini - 3. La “laicità positiva” come garanzia di pluralismo (confessionale e culturale): i corollari della laicità - 4. Il “diritto alla laicità” del singolo nei confronti dello Stato inadempiente: le oscillazioni della giurisprudenza - 5. Brevi considerazioni conclusive
Cittadinanza e laicità fra emancipazione e messianesimo politico
Authors: Monateri Pier Giuseppe
Published: July 2024

Contributo destinato alla pubblicazione nel volume collettaneo a cura di A. BARBA, La laicità del diritto, per i tipi della Aracne Editrice.
SOMMARIO: 1. Per una storia-formante della cittadinanza – 2. L’Anfang della polis – 3. La cittadinanza politica specificamente europea – 4. Il modello politico puro – 5. La Francia e l’economia della salvezza – 6. La Germania e la cittadinanza culturale – 7. L’Italia e l’internazionalizzazione interna – 8. Gli Stati Uniti: cittadinanza e messianesimo politico – 9. Cittadinanza globale e cittadinanza u-topica
Immigrazione e reati culturalmente motivati Il diritto penale nelle società multiculturali
Authors: Basile Fabio
Published: July 2024

Il presente scritto riproduce, con piccole modifiche, l’introduzione al volume Immigrazione e reati culturalmente motivati. Il diritto penale nelle società multiculturali, 2ª ed., Milano, 2010, pag. XV - 496, in corso di stampa per i tipi della Giuffrè Editore (l’indice completo del libro può essere consultato sul sito Internet http://air.unimi.it/).
SOMMARIO: Premessa. – 1. Immigrazione e pluralità di culture: nuove sfide per il diritto penale. – 2. Localismo e non-neutralità culturale del diritto penale ‘sotto tensione’ per effetto dell’immigrazione. – 3. Panorama di giurisprudenza europea sui reati culturalmente motivati. – 4. Teoria e prassi della c.d. cultural defense nell’ordinamento statunitense. – 5. Quale rilevanza penale per la ‘motivazione culturale’?
La diffamazione delle religioni nella protezione ultranazionale dei diritti umani
Authors: Angeletti Silvia
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è destinato alla pubblicazione nel volume collettaneo "Diritto penale della libertà religiosa", per i tipi di G. Giappichelli editore.
SOMMARIO: 1. Libertà religiosa vs. libertà d’espressione: un punto di osservazione - 2. La libertà di opinione e di espressione nel quadro delle disposizioni internazionali e regionali a garanzia dei diritti umani - 3. La libertà d’espressione quale elemento fondante di una società democratica - 4. Il regime giuridico di tutela contro l’hate speech: un’incerta definizione di confini - 5. Il concetto di diffamazione delle religioni, tra protezione della sensibilità religiosa ed esigenze della pace sociale - 5.1. Il primo obiettivo: la tutela delle religioni e delle convinzioni - 5.2. Il secondo obiettivo: sconfiggere una causa indiretta di violazione dei diritti umani - 6. Difficoltà e rischi nella definizione e interpretazione giuridica della diffamazione delle religioni. Alcune proposte di soluzione.
“A chiare lettere” (a proposito di un intervento)
Authors: Tedeschi Mario
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è destinato alla pubblicazione sul prossimo numero della Rivista "Diritto e religioni"
Il concordato come modello di analisi normativa nell’evoluzione degli ultimi trent’anni di relazioni Stato - Chiesa
Authors: Carobene Germana
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è destinato alla pubblicazione negli Atti del IV Simposio Internacional de Derecho Concordatario, sul tema “30 años de los Acuerdos entre España y la Santa Sede” (Almeria, 18-20 novembre 2009).
SOMMARIO: 1. Il concordato come strumento nomologico del diritto ecclesiastico - 2. Strutturazione normativa dell’istituto nella sua fase attuale - 3. Configurazione giuridica degli accordi concordatari e collegamento strutturale ai trattati internazionali - 4. L’Accordo con il Brasile del 14 novembre 2008. Considerazioni conclusive.
Il crepuscolo dell’impotenza
Authors: D’Avack Alessandro
Published: July 2024

SOMMARIO: 1. Premessa – 2. Il Codex del 1983 con brevi richiami storici – 3. Il verum semen e la vasectomia – 4. Impotenza assoluta e relativa, organica e psichica – 5. La copula coniugale – 6. Il bonum coniugum – 7. Antecedenza e perpetuità – 8. Sterilità – 9. Impedimento o vizio del consenso – 10. Divagazioni medico-giuridiche – 11. Immaturità affettiva – 12. Sintesi – 13. Sanatio in radice e convalidatio simplex – 14. Conclusioni.
Il diritto ecclesiastico “vivente” nella giurisprudenza della Corte di Cassazione
Authors: Botta Raffaele
Published: July 2024

Testo della relazione tenuta al Convegno nazionale di studio (organizzato dall’A.D.E.C. e tenutosi a Bari il 17-18 settembre 2009) sul tema "Laicità e dimensione pubblica del fattore religioso. Stato attuale e prospettive", destinata ad essere pubblicata negli Atti del Convegno.
SOMMARIO: 1. Il ruolo della Corte di cassazione – 2. La giurisdizione ecclesiastica matrimoniale – 3. Le conseguenze economiche della dichiarazione di nullità di un matrimonio canonico trascritto – 4. Il filtro dell’ordine pubblico – 5. Un nuovo orientamento – 6. Le questioni processuali – 7. Trattamento tributario e rapporti di lavoro – 8. I diritti fondamentali – 9. Temi di minore impatto e bilanciamento tra diritto di libertà religiosa e diritti fondamentali.
Profili problematici della legge vaticana n. LXXI/2008 sulle fonti del diritto
Authors: Attollino Simona
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è stato segnalato dal Prof. Raffaele Coppola.
SOMMARIO: 1. Considerazioni introduttive - 2. L’analisi del provvedimento - 3. Lo strumento del rinvio - 4. Riflessioni conclusive.
Il crocifisso tra Roma e Strasburgo
Authors: Colaianni Nicola
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è destinato alla pubblicazione nella rivista Appunti di cultura e politica, XXXIII, 2010, n. 3
SOMMARIO: 1. Una norma senza legge – 2. Le sentenze di Roma … – 3. … e quella di Strasburgo – 4. La prospettiva della legge.
Problemi di dinamica concordataria
Authors: Bordonali Salvatore
Published: July 2024

Si riproduce, con l’aggiunta delle note, il testo della relazione tenuta al Convegno di Napoli su “Il riformismo legislativo in diritto ecclesiastico e canonico” del 27-28 maggio 2010.
SOMMARIO: 1. Rilievi preliminari - 2. Vecchio Concordato e nuova Costituzione - 3. Sul valore del richiamo dei Patti nella Costituzione - 4. La proposta di legge costituzionale per abolire l’art. 7 Cost - 5. Inscindibilità tra art. 7 e art. 8 Cost. - 6. La polemica anticoncordataria e i suoi effetti negativi - 7. La fase della revisione - 8. Sul significato dell’art. 3 Cost. - 9. Critica dell’accostamento dell’art. 3 alla categoria dei principi supremi - 10. Sul valore attuale di concordati e intese - 11. Considerazioni riassuntive.
Il riformismo nell’epoca della codificazione canonica
Authors: Lo Castro Gaetano
Published: July 2024

Il testo riproduce la relazione tenuta al Convegno su “Il riformismo legislativo in diritto ecclesiastico e canonico” (che si è svolto presso l’Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 27-28 maggio 2010), destinata alla pubblicazione negli Atti.
SOMMARIO: 1. Finalità empiriche della prima codificazione del diritto canonico del 1917: il riordino dei testi legislativi - 2. (segue) Conseguenze della codificazione: in particolare, la prevalenza della proclamazione normativa del diritto nella formazione dell’esperienza giuridica - 3. La codificazione del 1983 in funzione dell’attuazione del Concilio Vaticano II - 4. La funzione isagogica del codice e l’idea di ricondurre ad esso l’intera esperienza giuridica nella Chiesa - 5. L’intento sistematico del legislatore del 1983.
Stati e religioni in Europa: problemi e prospettive
Authors: Casuscelli Giuseppe
Published: July 2024

Testo della relazione tenuta al primo convegno dell’International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies - ICLARS (Università di Milano, 22-24 gennaio 2009) su “Diritto e religione nel ventunesimo secolo: modelli di relazione tra Stati e comunità religiose”, destinato, nella versione in lingua inglese, alla pubblicazione negli Atti.
SOMMARIO: A. Una premessa sulle complessità dell’Europa – B. Le evidenze del presente – C. I cambiamenti in corso – D. I problemi del futuro
Una “teologia scomoda”
Authors: Bilotti Domenico
Published: July 2024

Il contributo è stato segnalato dal Prof. Antonino Mantineo.
SOMMARIO: 1. Una premessa: la Notificatio del 26 Novembre 2006 contro il gesuita Jon Sobrino - 2. Una “teologia scomoda”: temi, prospettive, percorsi - 3. Prime conclusioni: il Concilio Vaticano II e le posizioni pluralistiche all’interno della Chiesa
Soft law e sistema delle fonti del diritto ecclesiastico italiano
Authors: Freni Fortunato
Published: July 2024

SOMMARIO: 1. La globalizzazione ed i conflitti di identità - 2. La unilateralità confessionale - 3. La unilateralità statale - 4. La bilateralità necessaria - 5. La definitività provvisoria di una specifica transazione - 6. La parlamentarizzazione - 7. Gli accordi derivati - 8. L’obiezione di coscienza - 9. La rilevanza ultranazionale dei diritti umani - 10. La giurisprudenza costituzionale - 11. I recenti contributi ad una moderna nozione di positività del diritto - 12. Il diritto ecclesiastico come strumento per l’intercultura
La Chiesa e il sociale
Authors: Zanotti Andrea
Published: July 2024

Relazione tenuta in occasione del Convegno sul tema “La Chiesa in Italia: oggi” organizzato dal Dipartimento di Scienze giuridiche, Facoltà di Giurisprudenza dell’Università degli Studi di Ferrara (16-17 ottobre 2009).
SOMMARIO: 1. La divaricazione tra soggetto e potere: nascita degli Stati assoluti - 2. Princeps imago Dei: la progressiva sottrazione del sociale alla Chiesa - 3. La risposta della Chiesa fino alle soglie della contemporaneità - 4. Il Concilio Vaticano II e la caratterizzante dimensione sociale della Chiesa - 5. Il Concordato, la sussidiarietà, il volontariato - 6. Persona imago Dei: l’atomizzazione, nell’età della tecnica, della dimensione sociale e la sua ridefinizione - 7. Quale Chiesa per quale futuro?
La morte e i suoi riti: mutamenti culturali ed evoluzione legislativa in Italia
Authors: Cavana Paolo
Published: July 2024

Testo, ampliato e con note, della relazione introduttiva al Convegno “La morte e i suoi riti. Per una celebrazione cristiana dei funerali” (Imola, 1-2 giugno 2009), promosso dalla Commissione liturgica della Conferenza Episcopale dell’Emilia-Romagna, destinato alla pubblicazione su "ll Diritto ecclesiastico".
SOMMARIO: - 1. L’atteggiamento nei confronti della morte in Occidente - 1.1. La morte come evento familiare e pubblico - 1.2. L’individualizzazione della morte – 1.3. La famiglia borghese e il culto dei morti in età moderna - 2. L’interdetto sulla morte e la sua ospedalizzazione nella società moderna - 3. Mutamenti culturali re-centi ed evoluzione sociale – 3.1. La reazione agli eccessi della morte ospedalizzata – 3.2. La razionalizzazione scientista della morte come fenomeno meramente biologi-co – 3.3. La diffusione della cremazione – 3.4. Riti funebri e sepolture in una società multireligiosa e aperta all’immigrazione - 4. Principi costituzionali e cura dei defunti - 5. Il quadro legislativo nazionale: sua complessità ed evoluzione recente – 5.1. Piani cimiteriali – 5.2. Sistemi di sepoltura. La cremazione – 5.3. La dispersione delle ceneri e l’affidamento dell’urna (l. n. 130/2001) - 6. I limiti di alcune recenti normative regionali
Financing of Churches in Italy
Authors: Durisotto David
Published: July 2024

Paper for the International conference held under the auspices of the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic “Financing of Churches and Religious Societies in the 21st Century”, in Bratislava 14-15 October 2009, Nitra 16 October 2009. Il contributo è stato segnalato dal Prof. Carlo Cardia.
Rilievo delle norme confessionali nel territorio italiano
Authors: Tozzi Valerio
Published: July 2024

Relazione al Convegno sul tema “La tutela dei minori di cultura islamica nell’area mediterranea. Aspetti sociali, giuridici, medici” (Università di Napoli - L’Orientale, 28-29 ottobre 2009).
SOMMARIO: 1. Premessa - 2. L’abuso del richiamo alla categoria delle confessioni religiose - 3. I limiti del metodo concordatario - 4. Principi costituzionali e comportamenti religiosi - 5. Il concetto di norme derivanti dalle culture religiose
Laicità e dimensione pubblica del fattore religioso. Stato attuale e prospettive. I temi del Convegno Nazionale di Studio
Authors: Varnier Giovanni B.
Published: July 2024

Testo della relazione tenuta al Convegno nazionale di studio sul tema "Laicità e dimensione pubblica del fattore religioso. Stato attuale e prospettive", organizzato dall’A.D.E.C. (Bari il 17-18 settembre 2009), destinata a essere pubblicata negli atti del Convegno.
SOMMARIO: 1. L’Ateneo di Bari e le discipline ecclesiasticistiche - 2. La laicità dello Stato e lo spazio delle religioni nella sfera pubblica – 3. L’ambito in cui collaborare – 4. La rotta da percorrere – 5. Le insidie del cammino da percorrere – 6. Uno sguardo alla nostra disciplina
«Fratture culturali» e «terapie giuridiche». Un percorso giurisprudenziale tra multiculturalità e soluzioni interculturali
Authors: Anello Giancarlo
Published: July 2024

SOMMARIO: 1. Diritto alla cultura e “differenziazioni” giuridiche nei contesti multiculturali - 2. Il progetto multiculturale in Canada e l’emersione del diritto musulmano: l’evoluzione della disciplina di arbitrato in Ontario - 3. L’incrocio tra disciplina di arbitrato e diritto “non-ufficiale” in Gran Bretagna - 4. Intersezione tra diritti religiosi, disciplina di arbitrato e giurisdizione statale: casistica - 5. Critica del multiculturalismo, differenziazioni giuridiche e diritti umani - 6. Le “conseguenze” della cultura e il diritto. 7. Il diritto come prodotto culturale - 8. Conclusioni: richiamo ad una prospettiva giuridica interculturale
Vittime vulnerabili nell’Italia di oggi e ‘durata determinata’del processo penale
Authors: Dolcini Emilio
Published: July 2024

SOMMARIO: 1. Vittime vulnerabili e Pacchetto sicurezza 2009 – 2. Morire di carcere – 3. Rischiamo di eccedere nella tutela degli omosessuali? – 4. Vittime da reato e ‘durata determinata’ del processo
DIGITAL INVESTIGATION OF LAMNIFORM SHARK VERTEBRAE FROM THE SIBILLINI MTS. (NORTHERN APENNINES, ITALY)
Authors: MOSCARELLA ALFIO , ROMANO MARCO , CONSORTI LORENZO , CIPRIANI ANGELO , BINDELLINI GABRIELE , MARRAMÀ GIUSEPPE , CARNEVALE GIORGIO , GARZARELLA ADELE , PAMPALONI MARIA LETIZIA , CITTON PAOLO , SPANO' FERDINANDO , D'AMBROGI CHIARA , MURARO CRISTINA , PRINZI ERNESTO PAOLO , RADEFF GIUDITTA , ROMAGNOLI GINO , FABBI SIMONE
Published: July 2024

During the sampling of a stratigraphic section along the shore of the Fiastra Lake (Carg Project - Sheet 313 “Camerino” of the Geological Map of Italy at 1:50 000 scale), a small rock boulder with partially exposed bony material was discovered at the base of a small cliff at the northern termination of the Sibillini Mts. In this area, the classical facies of Umbria-Marche stratigraphic succession are well exposed. The Oligocene-Miocene portion of the succession is represented by the ~200 m-thick Scaglia Cinerea Formation, passing upwards to the ~100 m-thick Bisciaro Formation. The microfossil assemblage has allowed the specimen to be constrained to the lower Burdigalian. The skeletal remains were examined using a CT-SCAN, a non-invasive method that has proven to be highly performing. The analysis revealed some articulated vertebrae, deformed by lithostatic compaction, which are attributed to a shark of the Order Lamniformes. Subsequently, the vertebrae were digitally isolated, extracted from the surrounding matrix, and rendered into three-dimensional prints. Through digital retro-deformation, the body length of the lamniform shark was estimated to be approximately 4 metres. Further considerations on the vertebrae allowed us to infer that the studied shark had similarities to either Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque, 1810 or Carcharodon carcharias Linnaeus, 1758. The development of a dead-fall microbial community likely facilitated the preservation of the vertebrae. The studied specimen represents the first occurrence of a lamniform shark in the Lower Miocene of the Umbria-Marche Domain and represents one of the very rare recorded occurrences of lamniforms from the Lower Miocene of Italy.
EFFECT OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION ON BODY MASS INDEX AND HORMONAL IMBALANCE IN WOMEN HAVING POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Authors: NADEEM F , ASHRAF S , ASLAM S , IQBAL A , BUTT MA , ANWAR R , IRSHAD F
Published: July 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent gynecological disorder that significantly impacts women of reproductive age. Both PCOS and thyroid dysfunction independently increase the risk of ovarian dysfunction and prenatal complications. International studies have associated thyroid dysfunction with menstrual irregularities in women. Objective: This study aims to understand the influence of thyroid dysfunction on Body Mass Index (BMI) and hormonal imbalance in women diagnosed with PCOS. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at two medical facilities, Sardar Begam Hospital and Cheema Family Hospital, involving participants aged 18 to 43 years. The sample size consisted of women diagnosed with PCOS. Data collection spanned from April 2023 to April 2024. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data on participants' history of PCOS, symptoms of irregular menstrual cycles, and BMI. Blood samples were collected to measure thyroid hormone levels, which were analyzed using ELISA. Statistical analysis was performed using [Insert Statistical Software], applying descriptive statistics and comparative analysis to assess the impact of thyroid dysfunction on BMI and hormone levels in PCOS patients. Results: The study findings indicate that 73.33% of women with both PCOS and thyroid dysfunction experienced weight gain, whereas only 26.67% did not report weight gain. Additionally, 80% of the participants reported acne, 60% experienced hirsutism, and 90% had irregular menstrual cycles. Muscle weakness and low energy were prevalent in 63.33% of the women, while 73.33% reported depression, and 66.67% reported hair loss. Significant differences were observed in the levels of Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) among women with PCOS with and without thyroid dysfunction. Specifically, for T3 levels, PCOS patients with thyroid dysfunction had a mean level of 7.3213, whereas those without thyroid dysfunction had a mean level of 63.812. Similarly, for T4 levels, PCOS patients with thyroid dysfunction had a mean level of 7.3213, compared to 63.812 in those without thyroid dysfunction. Conclusion: The study highlights the substantial impact of thyroid dysfunction on both T3 and T4 levels in PCOS patients. These findings underscore the importance of routine thyroid function screening in PCOS patients to devise more personalized and effective treatment strategies.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING INFECTION PREVENTION AT THE TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF PESHAWAR KPK
Authors: BIBI S , KHAN FU , SAJJAD S
Published: July 2024

Occupational health and safety is a crucial element in every organization, especially in a health care setting. Health care workers (HCWs) play a role as vectors and reservoirs for the spread of infection from patient to patient and staff as well. Infection control and prevention practices are essential elements of quality health care and patient safety in health facilities. Objectives: This study was aimed at assessing the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice scores of the HCWs towards infection control at three public sector hospitals in Peshawar KPK. The study will help policymakers in the design and development of appropriate infection prevention programs and strategic plans by identifying the gap in infection control practices. Method: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses regarding infection prevention and control by using a validated and structured questionnaire in three tertiary care hospitals in KPK. The sample size was calculated by using the Raosoft calculator, and the sample size was 318 nurses from these three hospitals, including those nurses who were willing to participate in the study and nurses who had more than one year of experience. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Result: The participants were 55% male and 45% female; 55% were married, 42% were unmarried, 2% were divorced, 51% were diploma holders, 49% were degree holders, and most of the participants were charge nurses, which is 89%, and 11% were working in different administrative positions. Most of the participants who completed the survey were working in intensive care units, which is 66%, and others working in general wards and OPDs. 61% of nurses got information about safety precautions from training, 61% and 29% from books, and 10% from other resources. Participants who got training were 52%, and 48% of participants did not get any training on infection control precautions. Nurses who had knowledge about safety precautions were 84%; only 16% had not enough knowledge about infection control precautions. In attitude and practice about infection control, 58% were in compliance with practice, and 88% showed a positive attitude regarding infection control practices. Conclusion: In the conclusion, we can say that there is enough knowledge among nurses regarding infection control practice, but implementation of this knowledge in practice should be ensured by doing strict supervision of infection control practices in every health care facility.
Investigating the Relationship Between the World Giving Index and the Donations in Lions Clubs International Foundation
Authors: Svidronova Mária Murray , Kaščáková Alena , Krátky Bohumír
Published: July 2024

There is much research on how to improve the provision of local public services without having to increase municipal public spending. Latest trends stress out the role of citizens and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that can provide various public services using private funding (donations) and volunteers. This paper analyses the relationship between the World Giving Index and donation in a selected NGO, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). We investigate whether financial donations made to international humanitarian LCIF in different countries around the world influence the World Giving Index. Main methods used are panel regression and correlation analysis on the sample of 97 countries and 116,033 donors. The results suggest that donations made to LCIF have a positive impact on the World Giving Index. We support our findings with extended theory of planned behaviour model for Slovakia based on a questionnaire with 150 respondents.
The Legal Status of Macro-Prudential Authorities in the EU Member States
Authors: Kálmán János , Janovec Michal
Published: July 2024

The study examines the main components of the organizational framework for macro-prudential management in the Member States of the European Union. The organizational design of macro-prudential management is a competence of the Member States, which can themselves be grouped into different models. First, the study provides an overview of the international and EU standards and recommendations on the legal status of macro-prudential bodies in the Member States. Then, it lists those basic features of the legal status of macro-prudential bodies which are relevant with a view to the present inquiry before finally turning to address those very features. The study concludes that there is a tendency for the EU macro-prudential body to standardize the basic elements of the legal status of the Member State macro-prudential bodies. However, the process of standardization, in terms of the content of the institutional framework, is still at an early stage and a variety of legal solutions may be identified for each of the substantive aspects. As such, we claim that the institutional framework of macro-prudential policy is best described by a coordinated standardization of the substantive pillars with different formal features and with different legal solutions.
From Tech Skills to Performance Gains: How Digital Literacy Drives Productivity Improvements in the Public Sector
Authors: Oladimeji Kazeem Adebayo , Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq Kayode , Adejumo Abdulhakeem
Published: July 2024

With rapid technological advancements, developing a digitally literate workforce is imperative for public sector organizations to enhance performance. However, research linking digital literacy and employee outcomes in developing country contexts has been limited. This study investigated the relationship between digital literacy and productivity among local government employees in Nigeria. A survey was conducted with 113 employees in Ilorin West Local Government in Nigeria. PLS-SEM was used for the analysis. Digital literacy demonstrated significant positive effects on productivity. Access to ICT positively moderated the digital literacy-productivity relationship. The study makes important theoretical contributions by extending ICT adoption research to public sector contexts and revealing the performance benefits of digital literacy in the workplace. Practically, it capacitates public organizations to increase investments in structured digital skills development programs to motivate employees and unlock productivity improvements.
Effects of Combined Organic Selenium and Zinc Supplementation on In Vitro Ruminal Enzyme Activities and Relative Populations of Several Bacterial Species
Authors: Anam Moh Sofi’ul , Astuti Andriyani , Widyobroto Budi Prasetyo , . Gunawan , Agus Ali
Published: July 2024

Selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are essential animal microminerals. Combining Se and Zn (Se-Zn) as a feed additive in its influence on rumen fermentation patterns is still very limited, so further investigation is needed. The present study explored the supplementation impact of combined Se-Zn from organic sources on rumen enzyme activity and relative abundance of several bacterial species through an in vitro method. Five treatments, each with six replicates were used in the study. The first group treated without Se and Zn supplementation (T0, control), the second group treated with 0.3 ppm Se + 60 ppm Zn (T1), the third group treated with 0.45 ppm Se + 60 ppm Zn (T2), the fourth group treated with 0.3 ppm Se + 90 ppm Zn (T3), and the fifth group treated with 0.45 ppm Se + 90 ppm Zn (T4). The parameters observed included rumen microbial enzyme activities (carboxyl methyl cellulase, amylase, protease) and the relative abundance of rumen microbes (Ruminococcus sp., Ruminococcus flavefaciens, Ruminococcus albus, Streptococcus sp., Prevotella ruminicola, and Eubacterium ruminantium). Results indicated that carboxyl methyl cellulase (CMC-ase) and amylase activities raised in T2, T3, and T4 in comparison to T1 and T0 treatments. Protease activity and protein enzyme content increased in T2 compared to all treatments. The relative abundance of Ruminococcus sp. and Ruminococcus albus was higher in T2 and T3 compared to T0 treatment. Furthermore, an elevated Ruminococcus flavefaciens was indicated in T2 compared to other treatments. The T2, T3, and T4 led to higher abundances of Eubacterium ruminantium, Prevotella ruminicola, and Ruminococcus albus compared to T0 and T1. It is concluded that organic Se and Zn enhanced the relative abundance of several bacterial species and the activity of enzymes in the rumen; optimal results are recommended when combining 0.45 ppm Se + 60 ppm Zn.
The Effects of Adding Coconut Water to Egg Yolk Diluent on Motility, Viability, and Abnormality of Etawa Crossbred Goat Sperm
Authors: Hoesni Fachroerrozi , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Abutani Sri Arnita , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: July 2024

The Etawah crossbreed goat is a dual-purpose type of goat that can adapt well to tropical regions in Indonesia. The current research aimed to evaluate the effects of adding coconut water to citrate egg yolk diluent on the spermatozoa quality parameters (motility, viability, and abnormality) of the Etawah crossbred goat at the physiology and reproduction laboratory of animal husbandry, Jambi University (Indonesia). The research employed a randomized block design on Etawa crossbreed goats aged around 2-3 years with an average weight of 12 kg per head in six groups. The treatments included 100% citrate diluent of egg yolk without adding coconut water (P0) as a control, 90% citrate diluent of egg yolk + 10% coconut water (P1), 80% citrate diluent of egg yolk + 20% coconut water (P2), 70% citrate diluent of egg yolk + 30% coconut water (P3), 60% citrate diluent of egg yolk + 40% coconut water (P4). The parameters evaluated in this study included viability of spermatozoa, spermatozoa motility, and spermatozoa abnormalities. The five treatment tubes were stored in a refrigerated cabinet at 5°C for 2 days. After this period, semen quality assessment was assessed microscopically. The percentage of live spermatozoa was determined using a staining technique. The spermatozoa motility was assessed based on their ability to move. Abnormal spermatozoa were calculated based on the number of abnormal spermatozoa compared to the total number of spermatozoa. The results of the study showed that the addition of 20% coconut water to the 80% citrate diluent of egg yolk (P2 treatment) reduced the rate of decline in spermatozoa viability and did not increase the number of spermatozoa abnormalities significantly, compared to other groups. There was no decrease in the viability of Etawah crossbreed goat spermatozoa during 2 days of storage at 5°C in all groups. Therefore, it was concluded that coconut water could be added up to 20% into the egg yolk without any significant negative effects on spermatozoa quality parameters evaluated in the current study.
Evaluation of Stored Whole Blood and Monitoring the Health of Dogs After Transfusion Using Fresh Whole Blood, Stored Whole Blood, and Packed Red Blood Cells
Authors: Nguyen Thuong Thi , Nguyen Hoa Thi Quynh , Dinh Khanh Nguyen
Published: July 2024

Blood products have been widely used in emergencies and treatment, necessitating optimal storage conditions to maintain quality. The current study aimed to evaluate the blood quality during storage, transfusion effectiveness, and reactions during and after transfusion in dogs. Five Greyhounds, including three males and two females aged 2.5 years old, and with 25-30 kg bodyweight, were selected and randomly labeled N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5. Fresh whole blood, stored whole blood, and packed red blood cells from the samples dogs were used for transfusion in the study. The investigated parameters were total protein (TP), aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), total carbon dioxide (tCO2¬), creatine kinase (CK), creatinine (CREA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose (GLU), white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), hematocrit (HCT), plaletes (PLT), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), chloride (Cl), manganese (Mg), sodium (Na), and potassium (K). The results indicated that all parameters of stored blood samples were in the normal range during 28 days of storage in a refrigerator at 2-4°C. However, some parameters (TP, AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, MCV, tCO2, and K) increased, while others (CK, CREA, BUN, GLU, WBC, RBC, HCT, PLT, Ca, P, Cl, Mg, and Na) decreased during the storage period, especially Ca, P, and Na were below the normal range. All dogs indicated no reactions during and 5 hours after transfusion. However, dogs had symptoms of inappetence and mild diarrhea in 1-2 days after transfusion. Dogs received fresh whole blood recovered on day 3, while dogs of the stored blood recipient group recovered on day 4. By day 5, all dogs were healthy with no abnormal signs. The findings indicated the presence of hematological and biochemical alterations in stored blood, highlighting the importance of considering transfusion of stored blood for patients with critical medical conditions.
Ultrasonography Examination of the Kidney in Bali Cattle
Authors: Gunawan I Wayan Nico Fajar , Jayanti Putu Devi , Dharmayudha Anak Agung Gde Oka , Sukernayasa Wayan , Puja I Ketut
Published: July 2024

Ultrasonography is an important technology for examining renal measurements, including length and width. The kidneys can be easily examined, and various structures in the kidneys are distinguishable with ultrasound. This research aimed to determine the normal ultrasonographic appearance of the kidneys in healthy adult Bali cattle, providing a reference for future descriptions of Bali cattle kidneys. In this research, 8 Bali cattle, aged 2-3 years with the healthy status of the urinary system were examined. The tool used was an animal ultrasound device, named Mindray DP10 Veterinary Ultrasound, with a 3-7.5 MHz convex transducer, utilizing a B-mode image mode. The transducer was placed in the right paralumbar fossae. The results indicated that the average horizontal length of the kidneys was 17.36 cm and the average vertical diameter of the kidney was 4.6 cm. The echogenicity of the renal cortex showed an echoic image, while the pyramidal part of the renal medulla indicated a relatively hypoechoic image. The results of measuring the diameter of the left kidney in clinically healthy Bali cattle could be used as a basis for decision-making in determining the clinical status of kidney health in this breed of cattle.
Optimized Group-Centric Data Routing in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Authors: P P ,   Professor, Department of Cyber Security, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram -637408, India,   Professor, Department of ECE, Sree Rama Engineering College, Tirupati-517507, India,   Associate Professor, Department of ECE, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram -637408, India,   Professor, Department of CSE, School of Engineering and Technology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy-621112, India,   Professor, Department of ECE, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram -637408, India,   Associate Professor, Department of ECE, PSN College of Engineering and technology, Tirunelveli-627152, India, A.Rajan A , R.Praveena R , Navaneethakrishnan Sundara Rajulu , Babu T.R.Ganesh , Murugan K.Sakthi
Published: July 2024

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are increasingly being utilized in environments where human presence is limited or dangerous. The main goal is to enhance the data processing capabilities of these components to extend the overall lifespan of the design. Researchers have explored conventional energy-saving methods to address the energy constraints of sensor nodes. However, it became clear that traditional routing methods, specifically those based on packet grouping, were inadequate. The proposed system, known as Optimized Group-Centric Data Routing (OGC-DR), introduces an efficient method of data routing by utilizing the concept of grouping nodal points. This approach enhances data routing management by differentiating between routing within a nodal group and routing between adjacent nodal groups. Group Heading Nodes (GHN) are assigned to each group of sensory nodes according to fitness criteria. The implementation of a tree-based routing structure improves data routing by creating a meeting-zone and strategically selecting intermediary nodes between the source and destination node. To improve data privacy, a sender and receiver engage in an asymmetric secret-key exchange at nodal points. Data is then directed to its ultimate destination via predetermined intermediary nodes and Group Heading Nodes. Simulations of the proposed method indicate several advantages, such as lower end-to-end delays, reduced energy consumption, higher active node count, and enhanced packet delivery rates. Furthermore, it improves data privacy for all communication within the sensory architecture.
A Machine Learning Approach for Automated Detection and Classification of Cracks in Ancient Monuments using Image Processing Techniques
Authors: admin admin ,   Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai-600089, India,   Director, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai-600089, India, Venkatachalam Subbiah Bharathi
Published: July 2024

Stone monuments stand as enduring testaments to human history and cultural heritage, yet they are susceptible to deterioration over time. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive approach for the automated detection and classification of cracks in ancient monuments, integrating machine learning and advanced image processing techniques. Our method addresses the pressing need for efficient and objective assessment of structural integrity in these invaluable artifacts. The proposed algorithm begins with preprocessing steps, including image enhancement using adaptive histogram equalization to improve crack visibility. Subsequently, feature extraction techniques such as Grey Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) and Local Binary Pattern (LBP) are applied to capture essential characteristics of crack patterns. Central to our approach are the Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) and Improved Support Vector Machine (ISVM) classifiers, which are trained on the extracted features to detect and classify cracks with high accuracy. The BPNN learns complex relationships between input features and crack types, while the ISVM leverages a margin-based approach for robust classification. Through extensive experimentation on a diverse dataset of ancient monuments, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in accurately identifying and categorizing cracks. The proposed method offers a scalable and objective solution for monitoring the structural health of ancient monuments, contributing to proactive conservation efforts and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Deploying the Affordances of Social Media
Authors: Zidulka Amy
Published: July 2024

Educational scholars have highlighted how social media platforms can be powerful sites of learning and organizing for social change. Research into informal social media learning has suggested that it promotes life-wide education, offering opportunities to learn through networks of connection, co-create knowledge with others, and foster self-directed learning. Studies of social media-based activism, for instance linked to movements like Black Lives Matter and Me Too, have demonstrated that it leads to the acquisition of subject-matter expertise, development of capabilities such as organizing for change, development of capacity for self-reflection, and personal transformation such as increased belief in one’s ability to shift political systems. 
However, universities are yet to fully leverage the affordances of social media for learning. Many institutions offer online classes, and many individual instructors utilize social media in their teaching. Yet, university learning has not transformed to a degree that is commensurate with the radical ways in which, in our post-digital era, learning has come to be transformed in society at large. In this context, a question to be asked is why universities, those institutions charged with educating individuals for personal and societal benefit, stake such minor claims in what has emerged as an integral learning space of our era. Universities’ slowness to embrace change means they are abdicating important spaces of learning, connection, and change to private corporations like X and Facebook, which lack both the skills and motivation to promote learning in the public interest.
This presentation argues for a university-owned social media platform, which would use the media’s affordances to advance a post-classroom vision of learning; classes would continue to be part of the educational experience, but they would be decentred as the primary site of learning. Further, this presentation tells of the presenter’s work in exploring the possibility of prototyping such a platform within their own university. It builds on Networked Learning (NL) scholarship, specifically expanding Lee and Bligh’s (2023) expanded design framework for transformative NL, and drawing inductively on relevant NL literature to put forward six design principles for a university owned platform. The platform would connect formal and informal learning. It also would connect learners, staff, and faculty to each other and to the community outside the university. It would be comprised of three virtual spaces, dedicated to: (1) learning and organizing for social change; (2) student-initiated community building and learning; and (3) university-led news, events, and discussion.
Re-imagining higher education futures
Authors: Bayne Sian , Ross Jen
Published: July 2024

This workshop is intended for those who have an interest in speculative methods, storytelling and the future of networked learning in universities. 
The workshop will use a set of new speculative scenarios for the future of higher education teaching. The scenarios were developed in 2022 to work as a provocation and starting point for new conversations about the future of our universities and the teaching we do through them. They aim to unsettle assumed futures and support us to imagine new, desirable ones. They are told from a particular time and place, and speak to present concerns and hopes. Each scenario is accompanied by a piece of microfiction which aims to convey something of what of what our imagined futures might look and feel like. 
It will be run by Sian Bayne and Jen Ross.