bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ist die Thüringer Rechtsordnung widerstandsfähig genug? Zum Policy-Paper „Rechtsstaatliche Resilienz in Thüringen stärken. Handlungsempfehlungen aus der Szenarioanalyse des Thüringen- Projekts“
Authors: Leunig Sven
Published: July 2024

In April 2024, a scenario analysis on the resilience of the Thuringian constitutional and legal system was presented in the Thuringian state parliament with a view to the possible participation of an authoritarian populist party in government after the state elections in Thuringia in September 2024 . In this study, a number of suggestions were made as to how democracy in the Free State could be made more resilient, even if a party such as the AfD “only” achieved the most or more than a third of the votes . This article examines these pro- posals from a political science perspective in terms of their usefulness and necessity . As a result, most of the proposals can be agreed with, even if it must be pointed out that democ- racy cannot be “saved” by changes to (constitutional) legal provisions alone .
Der Rhythmus Europas.
Authors: Neyer Jürgen
Published: July 2024

Der Artikel analysiert die sozialen Herausforderungen Europas und beschreibt sie als Ausdruck dysfunktionaler politischer Strukturen. Der EU fehlt es an institutionellen Mechanismen, die einen kontinuierlichen Abgleich zwischen der gesellschaftlichen Nachfrage nach sozialpolitischen Umverteilungsmechanismen und ihren Steuerungsangeboten realisieren. Historische Beispiele aus unterschiedlichen Epochen illustrieren, dass derartige systemische Defizite zu umfassenden politischen Krisen führen können. Um dieses zu verhindern braucht es ein handlungsfähiges parlamentarisches Zentrum in Europa, das effektive Feedbackmechanismen zwischen Regelungsautoren und -adressaten realisiert und die notwendigen sozialpolitischen Maßnahmen initiiert.
Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Vitiligo Patients and Their First-Degree Relatives: Two Diseases with Similarities in Pathogenesis and Treatment
Authors: Kavyani Mohammadreza , Lajevardi Vahideh , Ghiasi Maryam , Daneshpazhooh Maryam , Heidari Sama , Teimourpour Amir , Balighi Kamran
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Vitiligo is a common pigmentation disorder manifested by white macules and patches. It is accompanied by some autoimmune and neurological diseases. Recently, it has been suggested that multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common in vitiligo patients and that they have a higher risk of developing MS during their lifetime. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of MS in patients with vitiligo and their first-degree relatives and compare it with the prevalence in the population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were consecutively collected from patients referred to Razi Hospital from March 2020 to December 2021. Results: 709 patients with vitiligo participated in this study, and 15 reported a history of MS (2.12%, 95% CI: 1.06-3.17%). This rate was significantly higher than the prevalence of MS in the average population of Tehran (p < 0.001). Of the 2886 first-degree relatives of the patients, 10 had MS (0.35%, 95% CI: 0.13-0.56%), which was higher than the prevalence of MS, yet not statistically significant. Conclusions: A significant association between vitiligo and MS was observed, which should be of clinical and therapeutic importance. However, the prevalence of MS in first-degree relatives of vitiligo patients was higher than the average rate, yet not statistically significant.
Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography: Usefulness in the Non-Invasive Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Alopecia of Infancy
Authors: Tognetti Linda , Galluccio Giulia , Oranges Teresa , Pianigiani Elisa , Ierardi Francesca , cinotti elisa , Rubegni Pietro
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Soon after birth, the clinical differential diagnosis between sebaceous of Jadassohn (NSJ), congenital triangular alopecia (CTA) and aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) may be challenging. A certain overlap of standard dermoscopic features can occur, especially in atypical cases, depending on scalp skin morphology and maturation age. The recently developed line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) can provide morphological skin details with cellular resolution trough a rapid non-invasive examination. Objectives: To assess the LC-OCT features of 6 cases of congenital alopecia of different aetiologies, with both typical and atypical clinical appearance. Methods: A non-invasive imaging examination combining standard dermoscopy, high-resolution videodermoscopy (HRVD) and LC-OCT was realized in 7 babies presenting for congenital alopecia with overlapping features, aged between 5 months and 5 years. Results: Based on the specific LC-OCT features, and supported by HRVD features, a diagnosis of nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn (NSJ), congenital triangular alopecia (CTA) and aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) were made in 4, 2 and 1 case, respectively. Conclusions: The combined LC-OCT plus HRVD non-invasive imaging bring the advantage to have a real time diagnosis, to set the proper management and allows to avoid a skin biopsy in the perinatal age/first years of life at delicate skin site.
Frequency and Correlation of Peripheral and Tissue Eosinophilia With Clinical Manifestations in Patients With Bullous Pemphigoid
Authors: Abtahi-Naeini Bahareh , Zare-Mehrjerdi Farhad , Shahmoradi Zabihollah , Rastegarnasab Fereshte , Akbari Mojtaba , Zolfaghari Azadeh , Heidari Asiyeh , Mohaghegh Fateme
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune disease involving the sub-epidermal layer. Eosinophilia may play a role in the pathogenesis of BP. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the correlation between dermal or peripheral eosinophilia with clinical presentations in patients with BP. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 108 BP patients from January 2010 to September 2019. Clinical data were recovered. Skin biopsies were re-evaluated, and the Bullous Pemphigoid Disease Area Index (BPDAI) severity score was calculated. Finally, the relationship between clinical features of BP and dermal or peripheral eosinophilia was analyzed. Results: A total number of 108 patients were included in this study. Thirty-five were excluded due to our exclusion criteria. Finally, data from 73 patients were analyzed. 57.5% of the population was female. There was a significant direct correlation (r= 0.33) between BPDAI severity score and tissue eosinophilia (p= 0.03). No significant relationship was found between BPDAI severity score and peripheral eosinophilia (P= 0.52). There were significant positive correlations between tissue eosinophilia with absolute serum eosinophil count (P= 0.002; r= 0.49) and percentage (P< 0.0001; r= 0.89). Conclusion: This study revealed significant relationships between tissue eosinophilia and BP severity. These findings could be useful in clinical practice. The possible role of eosinophils in BP clinical features should be considered as a promising help for better diagnosis and treatment.
Guselkumab - In Psoriasis and Beyond
Authors: Bubna Aditya Kumar , Viplav Vinayak
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Guselkumab is an interleukin 23p19 inhibitor, and the first in this group, to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of moderate to severe psoriasis. Apart from its utility in psoriasis, there are a number of other dermatologic conditions where guselkumab has demonstrated value. Objectives: The aim of this narrative review is to describe the utility of guselkumab in psoriasis as well as its implication in off-label dermatologic disorders. Methods: Pubmed, Google Scholar, Scopus and ResearchGate were searched for scholarly articles related to guselkumab and its utility in dermatology using the search terms “Guselkumab” AND “Psoriasis” AND “other dermatological disorders”. Results: Guselkumab is a valuable biologic agent for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthropathy. It has also been used successfully for other dermatologic disorders like hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen planus, pityriasis rubra pilaris and pyoderma gangrenosum. Recently, its utility in Stewart-Treves angiosarcoma (STA) has been exemplified. Conclusion: Guselkumab’s usage is not limited to psoriasis. Its benefit extends to many more dermatologic conditions. Its utility in STA could open an avenue for its application in the field of oncology. Furthermore, it has an acceptable safety profile.
Comparative Analysis of Intralesional Immunotherapy and Conventional Treatments for Non-Genital Warts: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Authors: Molla Amr , Tobaiqi Muhammad , Elbadawy Hossein , Jannadi Raed , Eltahir Heba , Albadawi Emad , Alzaman Naweed , Aloufi Mohammed , Abouzied Mekky , Albadrani Muayad
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Warts, benign skin growths caused by various human papillomavirus strains, are categorized as genital and non-genital. Non-genital warts often lack noticeable symptoms but can lead to psychological distress due to factors like embarrassment. Traditional treatments, including physical and chemical methods, show limitations, prompting the exploration of novel approaches like intralesional immunotherapy. The clinical challenge lies in selecting the most effective modality. Objective: In our study, we used the network meta-analysis (NMA) as a statistical tool to explore the most effective intralesional immunotherapy interventions. Methods: Comprehensive searches of Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases were conducted until December 2023. Eligible studies were analyzed for outcomes presented as risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Treatments were ranked using the P-score in an NMA performed with R software. Results: We included 68 RCTs in our study. For complete response, needling showed a significant difference compared to Candida albicans antigen (RR= 0.13, 95% CI [0.02; 0.99]) and Mw (RR= 0.12, 95% CI [0.02; 0.94]). In overall response, both bleomycin and furosemide with digoxin were significant compared to autoimplantation (RR= 0.46, 95% CI [0.24; 0.88]) and (RR= 0.40, 95% CI [0.18; 0.91]) respectively. Similarly, both were significant compared to cryotherapy (RR= 0.45, 95% CI [0.27; 0.76]) and (RR= 0.40, 95% CI [0.19; 0.82]) respectively. Conclusion: This NMA indicates needling, furosemide with digoxin, and PBP antigen stimulants as effective for non-genital warts, surpassing traditional treatments in complete and overall response. Direct comparisons in future research are warranted to confirm their superiority.
Political Disorientation and Legibility Loss in the Trumpian Years
Authors: Alejandro Roberto ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2024

This essay discusses political disorientation and what I define as a legibility crisis ushered in by the election of Donald Trump in 2016. After defining these concepts, it provides evidence for them and fleshes out how they were expressed in prophecies about Trump in white evangelical communities. A legibility crisis is the realization that some fundamental aspects of the symbolic domain (language, civic values, political practices, and institutions) are no longer binding or recognizable. There is a loss of touch with what was once expected political conduct, but this loss gravitates toward something that is not fully graspable in its conceptual and emotional dimensions. In examining political disorientation, I refer to a three-dimensional condition encompassing the personal, the institutional, and the analytical. This disorientation challenges our expectations about institutional norms and forces us to realize that the respectability and legitimacy of those institutions have been hollowed out. This essay will also address the culture of prophecy in some evangelical groups and how prophetic utterances shape these groups’ understanding of the American Constitution and political reality.
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: The Power and Damage of AI-assisted Tools on Academic English Reading Skills
Authors: Chea Phalla , Xiao Yangtian
Published: July 2024

The research explores the impact of AI-assisted tools on academic English reading skills in the classroom and personalized learning among university students regarding how AI tools complement students’ assessments. To conduct this research, 24 students were divided into two groups of equal size: a control and an experimental group, which will be involved in an experimental study: one group using solely conventional methods and another group using AI-assisted tools in addition to conventional methods. The goal is to gain evidence on the effectiveness of AI-powered tools in enhancing reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and critical thinking while identifying potential damage, such as overreliance on AI and ethical implications. It employed a mixed-methods approach, which involved an experimental study, survey, and semi-structured interview with students who either have or have not utilized AI for English reading learning. In the experimental research, pre-and post-tests were used to compare the differences in English academic reading scores between two groups of students. The survey was used to determine the students’ opinions on the effectiveness of AI tools, and individual semi-structured interviews were employed to obtain more detailed information. The findings posit that the involvement of AI tools in facilitating traditional teaching and learning methods has a more significant positive effect on improving academic English reading skills in educational settings, offering better convenience and effectiveness for students. However, challenges such as overreliance on AI and ethical implications were emphasized. The research provides invaluable insights into the potential benefits and challenges of evolving AI tools to enhance higher education English reading skills in educational settings.
Submarine Maneuvering Performance Analysis: a Study of the Effect of Different Rudder Angle Settings on the Turning Dynamics of SUBOFF Submarine
Authors: Zhao Guanyixuan , Zhang Yining , Xie Yifan , Liang Zhenjie , Lin Qifeng , Jiang Haoyu
Published: July 2024

In the ongoing pursuit of bolstering maritime military capabilities, the optimization and augmentation of submarine performance stand as pivotal objectives within the realm of strategic naval power. Given the exacting operational standards required for submarines to execute vital missions like reconnaissance, stealthy attacks, and tracking, this study leverages Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation technology to meticulously analyze and evaluate submarine maneuverability under various rudder angle configurations. Through a thorough examination of a spectrum of simulation results, this study unveils the critical determinants influencing submarine maneuverability and proposes corresponding optimization strategies. The outcomes not only furnish a robust scientific foundation for enhancing submarine maneuvering capabilities but also offer valuable technical insights for advancing overall submarine operational efficacy. The discoveries of this study bear significant practical significance and applicability, guiding submarine design endeavors and fortifying tactical responsiveness in intricate maritime settings.
Important Role of Theoretical Mechanics in Engineering
Authors: Zhao Guanyixuan , Zhang Yining , Xie Yifan , Liang Zhenjie , Cai Rongjie , Zhang Yihao
Published: July 2024

Theoretical mechanics, fundamental to engineering, is crucial for technological advancement in areas like mechanical design, energy, and aerospace. Despite its broad application, challenges arise when addressing complex systems or interdisciplinary studies, where current models and methods may fall short. The purpose of this paper is to synthesise examples of applications of theoretical mechanics in various engineering fields and to demonstrate its key role in solving practical problems. At the same time, the article will also discuss the current problems and challenges encountered in the application of theoretical mechanics, including the consideration of complex environmental factors in practical engineering and the difficulties brought about by the intersection of multiple disciplines. In order to address these challenges, the article will suggest future developments in theoretical mechanics, such as the development of more efficient computational methods and the introduction of innovative experimental techniques. These recommendations are intended to promote the further development of theoretical mechanics and to foster its wider application and deeper disciplinary cross-fertilisation in the field of engineering.
Efektivitas Layanan Konseling Kelompok dalam Mengurangi Kecanduan Game Online pada Siswa
Authors: Maulana Tasya , Sukma Dina
Published: July 2024

The experience of playing online games can make players feel happy and can eventually lead to addiction or dependence. Online game addiction can have an unfavorable impact on several aspects of student life. The purpose of this study is to see the effectiveness of the implementation of group counseling services in reducing online game addiction. This study used a quantitative approach using experimental methods. The research design used is pre-experiment, using a one group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study were phase F students at SMA Negeri 1 Lubuk Basung, the sampling technique used purposive sampling technique, then based on the appropriate criteria, 12 students were obtained who experienced online game addiction. The technique used to collect data is by distributing online game addiction scales, then the results are analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test formula. The results showed that the implementation of group counseling services was effective in reducing online game addiction in students at SMA Negeri 1 Lubuk Basung.  In particular, the use of group counseling services can significantly reduce online game addiction.
Enhancing Plant Disease Detection through Deep Learning
Authors: Reddy Kudumula Tejeswar , Chakravarthy B Dilip , M. Subbarao  , Srinivasulu Asadi
Published: July 2024

Progress in the field of deep learning has displayed significant potential in transforming the detection of plant diseases, presenting automated and efficient approaches to support agricultural processes. This investigation explores the major obstacles associated with the detection of plant diseases, emphasizing constraints related to data availability, generalization across different plant species, variability in environmental conditions, and the need for model interpretability in the realm of deep learning. The deficiency and imbalanced distribution of labeled data present considerable challenges when training accurate disease identification models. Moreover, the necessity for broad generalization across various plant species underscores the requirement for versatile models capable of proficiently identifying diseases in a diverse range of plants. Variability in environmental conditions introduces inconsistencies and noise in the data, underscoring the significance of resilient models that can adapt to diverse conditions. Additionally, ensuring that deep learning models are interpretable and explainable is crucial for establishing user confidence and enabling informed decisionmaking. This research aims to propose innovative methodologies and approaches to alleviate these obstacles and advance plant disease detection. By tackling these challenges, our objective is to contribute to the creation of dependable, interpretable, and widely applicable deep learning solutions, ultimately promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing food security
Enhancing Crop Prediction Accuracy: SVM Classifier Optimization using Tree-Structured Parzen Estimator
Authors: P.Rajyalakshmi  , A.Anusha  , Reddy P.Sandhya
Published: July 2024

India’s agricultural sector is vital to the country’s economy and provides the majority of the country’s export earnings. Both conventional farming practises and those that include outside advice see widespread use. The agricultural sector is crucial to the development of a country like India. The bulk of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Farmers already use estimates to guide their decisions on fertiliser use and crop selection. The development of a country’s agricultural sector should be a top priority for any nation seeking economic progress. Major variables that offer large hazards to agricultural productivity include climatic variations that are difficult to forecast and hard to regulate, conventional farming practises, and inadequate irrigation infrastructure [10]. It is only recently that researchers have begun using machine learning to the study of harvest results. Predicting agricultural output reliably is a critical issue. The most efficient approach to resolving this problem has been the use of machine learning technologies. Machine learning and other similar methods are used and examined in the agricultural industry to forecast next year’s harvest. In order to predict crop yield in relation to fertiliser application rates, this research recommends using the Tree-structured Parzen Estimator (TPEOSM), an enhanced version of the Support Vector Machine. Accuracy, precision, recall, and the f1 score are only few of the indicators used to evaluate an individual’s performance. The commonly-used SVM classifier is outperformed in accuracy by the suggested approach. We anticipate that farmers will be better able to plan their crop production and fertiliser applications in light of the predicted weather patterns. The data presented here will be helpful in making such choices.
Advancements in Anomaly Identification: A Comprehensive Literature Survey on Fuzzy Aggregation-based Deep Learning Approaches
Authors: Singh Vijendra Pratap , G. Khandizod Anita , Nagesh Dharavath
Published: July 2024

Real-time monitoring systems are increasingly crucial since urbanization and industrialization have grown significantly in recent decades. AI-based anomaly detection ignores the notion that anomalous behavior’s features may change over time, making it worthless. The necessity for a typical, fixed-error training sample is another limitation of anomaly detection algorithms. This research suggests utilizing the Step Incremental Learner (SIL) to find abnormalities in live video streams. SIL uses active learning and fuzzy aggregation for unsupervised deep learning. This allows real-time updates and baseline and outlier detection. SIL is assessed on three benchmark datasets using accuracy, robustness, processing overhead, and contextual factors. Our lab experiments demonstrate the proposed device can maintain video monitoring.
Using turnitin for detecting plagiarism: insights from BS accountancy students in a Philippine university
Authors: Quiminales Jannine , Meridor Chrislyn , Daban Ashley Nicole , Gallamos Christine Mae , Nacionales Joseph , Claridad Norberto
Published: July 2024

The growing incidence of plagiarism in schools and universities requires the adoption of efficient techniques to identify and discourage academic dishonesty. One of the well-known plagiarism detection technologies that is frequently utilized in educational institutions is Turnitin. This paper aims to explore and learn about the challenges faced by BS Accountancy students using Turnitin and its effectiveness in detecting plagiarism, as well as its impact on students' attitudes and behaviours towards plagiarism and academic honesty. This study used qualitative methods where in; a total of 26 BS Accountancy students were chosen as the participants; The researchers used Thematic Analysis by Braun and Clark (2006) in evaluating their data by coding the interview transcripts through Saldana’s (2016) manual coding: the first cycle through in vivo coding, the second cycle through eclectic coding, and axial coding. The results revealed the following themes: promoting academic integrity; unlocking potential for academic excellence; promoting intellectual property and ethics; navigating the challenges of Turnitin as a plagiarism detection tool; addressing the issues of plagiarism detection; safeguarding against copyright infringement; fostering improvement and software enhancement; assessing Turnitin’s effectiveness in the digital landscape; harnessing the power of a helpful and effective tool; addressing the user’s concerns; and navigating the tool's limitations. These themes, in conclusion, identified the students' perspectives and also highlighted Turnitin's diversity as a plagiarism detection tool. Turnitin promotes academic integrity, challenges, and improvement through transparency and ethical conduct. Educators and developers must collaborate to enhance and optimize the tool to ensure its positive impact on the academic community.
The influence of social media on English language learning and academic performance at undergraduate level
Authors: Ali Zeeshan
Published: July 2024

This research article imparts new and current knowledge about the essential characteristics of the influence of social media especially Facebook, and YouTube on the English language learning and academic performance of BS English students. The questionnaire was used as a research instrument to collect the data from the sample students. The questionnaire was developed online using the Google drive option. The developed questionnaire was shared with sample students through WhatsApp, Email, and social media. The sample of this study was 64 students of the University of Lahore who were studying in the BS English program. A convenient sampling technique was used to collect data. The nature of this research was quantitative. The descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the collected data to get the results. The analyzed data revealed the findings concerning grammatical and vocabulary problems, health issues, poor results, assignments, exams, and downloading of material relevant to English language structure and use. The researcher concluded that social media influences English language education permanently. Future researchers should use and implement large sample and broader area.
Cohesion in Ali Douagi’s sleepless nights and Shirley Jackson’s the lottery: A comparative study
Authors: Hamdi Sondes
Published: July 2024

Since the publication of Halliday and Hasan’s book Cohesion in English (1976), a few studies have been done on cohesion in short stories (Sari, 2016; Abed, 2016; Khaingo, 2016). However, to the best of our knowledge, not one has examined cohesion in Ali Douagi’s Sleepless Nights (1969) and Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery (1948). This paper tries to fill this gap by examining and comparing the use of grammatical cohesion and lexical cohesion in these two short stories. Using a qualitative and descriptive approach, this study identifies the grammatical and lexical cohesive devices utilized in the two short stories. The results show that both short stories utilize grammatical cohesion and lexical cohesion to build a text that “hangs together” as a consistent whole. However, a few differences between the two short stories can be observed: whereas Sleepless Nights uses the four types of grammatical cohesion (ellipsis, conjunction, reference and substitution), The Lottery is found to utilize ellipsis, conjunction and reference only.  Also, a slight difference related to lexical cohesion can be observed: in The Lottery, text parts are found to be lexically tied through repetition, near-synonymy, hyponymy and antonymy. Sleepless Nights, however, utilizes hyponymy, repetition, synonymy, and antonymy. The results confirm the claim that cohesion is an integral element for any type of discourse, including short stories.
Gender violence in media: A study of Kaduna state media corporation (ksmc)
Authors: Ofordi Joy Amarachi , Salisu Abdullahi
Published: July 2024

Gender violence is a global pandemic that has permeated every sector of human life including the media. It is a major public health and human rights problem involving all ages and sexes however, women in media, have taken quite the hit in the form of threats or abuse in connection with their work, as victims of intimidation, sexual harassment, deprivations of liberty or certain rights. As a result, this research investigated gender violence in Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC). Amongst others, this study purposes to identify the various forms of gender violence and the causes of gender violence in Kaduna State Media Corporation. Anchored on the feminist theory, the research combines qualitative analysis of relevant literature with primary data collected through in-depth interviews in which 10 participants from both genders, were purposively selected media professionals in Kaduna State Media Corporation. The findings show that gender violence exists in KSMC against women, in very subtle forms of abuse of power, assault, psychological abuse, and discrimination however, they have put in preventive such as sensitization programs and workshops to combat gender violence. The study, therefore recommends that media organizations should try and employ more women in their organizations and also, anyone found assaulting his female colleague should be severely punished, as the workplace ought to be conducive for everyone.
The role of quality technical education for technological advancement in Nigeria: The interface
Authors: Akegbejo David Adeleke
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the interface between quality technical education and technological advancement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of education provided as regard technical education in relationship to technological advancement in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was a survey. The study was carried out in three public technical colleges in Ondo State. The population of the study comprised all students and staff of the three government technical colleges in Ondo State. There was no sample in the study. Two instruments were used for data collection. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. Drafted copies of the questionnaire with a total of forty items were validated by three experts, and one specialized in Measurement and Evaluation. The test-retest method was used to ascertain the reliability of the instruments. The instrument was subjected to a reliability test using an estimate of internal consistency developed by Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The overall reliability index for the instrument was 0.88 and therefore deemed reliable. 103 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researcher and with three research assistants. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions. For decision to be reached regarding the mean, the upper and lower limits of the mean were adopted. Finding showed that lack of qualitative technical education hampered the technological advancement and deprived Nigeria from joining the league of developed nations because quantity is replacing quality. Therefore the following recommendation were made; the federal government and state should consider siting technical colleges in each local government areas just as it has unity colleges and higher institutions across the states that will serve as models in times of quality; emphasis must be placed on skills acquisition and technological advancement at all levels of our technical education to produced graduates that do not just have the certificates but skills; funding of technical schools should meet up to UNESCO recommendation of 26%.
Ethical issues of social media in Nigeria
Authors: Adams Emmanuel Jibb , Dorcas Baba
Published: July 2024

This study sought to analyse ethical concerns of social media in Nigeria. The theoretical framework adopted is the Source Credibility Theory. The study employed Critical Discourse Analysis. The population of the study consisted of the top four (4) social networking sites in Nigeria. Out of these, Twitter was purposively selected for its widespread use for youth activism, particularly within the context of the #EndSARS protest; and for being the only social media platform the federal government had temporarily banned for ethical violations. A convenient sample of ten (10) tweets, which included retweets with text and images posted both during and within 18 months after the protest, was used to collect secondary data. Findings demonstrated a mix of ethical and unethical use of Twitter within the context of the protest. The result also revealed that although Twitter is a credible source of information, there were instances of anonymous tweets, which cast some doubts on the credibility of that specific source. The study recommends that beyond social media regulations, there is a need for the promotion of media literacy in Nigeria’s workplaces and educational system. In addition, the form of self-regulation inherent in African ethics should be applied by users of social media to facilitate harmonious communication. This study has made a modest contribution in the area of source credibility theory by proposing a conceptual framework within the context of the study.
Translation machine: an introduction
Authors: Fuzianti D , Tawami T , Mardiyani R , Rahmatillah R , Saputra H
Published: July 2024

Technology is a benchmark for universal development by providing easy access for users. Technology has also spread to the realm of languages where online translation tools make communication across languages easier. This research aims to provide information about the accuracy of translation in the Indonesian to English using Google Translation and Papago Naver to examine the language use of translation tools for websites. In this paper, we used qualitative methods to support our analysis by comparing both selected tools. The results indicated the quality of online translation tools is ineligible as the language used on the website. Several errors were found, mostly because the system could not recognize pronouns and only translated as according to their literal meaning without considering lexicosemantic. In conclusion, both translation tools have different accuracy levels to translate a variety of text and 50% of it is considered inaccurate which needs to be corrected by replacing each word and editing the whole text. This research is expected to facilitate the translation of words or sentences on a small or large scale and to provide another alternative on switching language use.
Non-verbal communication in the workplace: Perceptions of hospitality management Filipino student interns in the service encounters
Authors: Malate Justin Joyce , Garcia Czar Evans Philip , Granados Eric Luis , Lor Heaven Kage , Nacionales Joseph , Claridad Norberto
Published: July 2024

Effective communication plays a crucial role in the hospitality industry's successful service encounter. Although verbal communication is significant for this role, non-verbal communication is just as significant. However, there's a relatively limited body of knowledge about non-verbal communication in the hospitality and tourism literature. Therefore, the study's objectives are to elucidate the perception of Filipino hospitality management student interns of the roles of non-verbal communication and how its dimensions assist in the service encounters. By achieving the abovementioned objectives, the findings have provided valuable insights to the inadequate knowledge. Using a qualitative approach, specifically interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), target students from Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) taking an internship in Tacloban City. Applying purposive convenience sampling, 18 selected participants who conformed to the criteria were interviewed (semi-structured). The data collected were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's (2021) thematic analysis, followed by Saldaña's (2015) manual coding for the emergence of themes imperative for final conclusions. Findings show that non-verbal communication is an important part of service encounters, promoting effective connections, improving customer satisfaction, and optimizing customer interaction. While the non-verbal dimensions including facial expressions, kinesics, paralinguistics, and proxemics greatly aids by creating exceptional customer experiences and enhancing overall service quality. While the student interns met the customer's demands and forged stronger bonds by effectively utilizing and understanding these non-verbal cues. Therefore, it concludes that non-verbal communication intervention and the assistance provided by its dimensions contribute to successful service encounters and create favorable experiences for both student interns and customers.
Biosynthesized calcium oxide from calcined conch shells: A potential bactericidal agent against Escherichia coli
Authors: Ibañez Kate Loucille C. , Dedal Analou D.
Published: July 2024

The occurrence of ineffective antibiotics and an abundance of waste shell has provided a research opportunity to study calcium compounds through natural recycling, derived from the abundant gleaned species of gastropod conch (Canarium urceus) shells. Particularly, calcium oxide from waste shells were investigated as a value-added application for inhibiting pathogenic Escherichia coli. Hence, this study investigated its bactericidal activity through the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method to measure its growth inhibition ability. Waste conch shells were collected from Maitum, Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental. Conch shell powder was obtained through calcination in a muffle furnace for two hours at 800°C (CS800) and 900°C (CS900), both at 50% and 75% (w/v) concentrations, for comparison. Among the four tested samples with three replicates each, results indicated that CS800 (50%) exhibited the highest inhibitory effects against E. coli. Findings also revealed that samples at 50% concentration demonstrated higher antibacterial activity than those at 75%. This statistically suggests that concentration level significantly influenced the bactericidal activity, whereas the 100°C difference in calcination temperature did not. The antibacterial activity of calcined conch shells can be attributed to CaO through two mechanisms: primarily, the strong alkalinity of the medium, and secondarily, the generation of Ca2+ and reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the surface of CaO, which cause cell wall rupture. Another possible mechanism is also associated with generating superoxides
Pengaruh Variasi Produk Layanan Purnajual dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Pengguna Smartphone Infinix di Kota Bekasi
Authors: Arditiyanto Muhammad Iqbal , Juliandara Luthpiyah
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh variasi produk, layanan purnajual, dan kualitas produk terhadap loyalitas konsumen pengguna smartphone Android Infinix di Kota Bekasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif yang mencakup observasi, kuesioner, dan studi pustaka. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji statistik dan regresi berganda dengan program SPSS. Hasil analisis regresi berganda menunjukkan bahwa variasi produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen, dengan nilai t sebesar 5.675 dan tingkat signifikansi 0,000. Layanan purnajual juga memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen, dengan nilai t sebesar 3.168 dan tingkat signifikansi 0,002. Kualitas produk juga menunjukkan pengaruh signifikan dengan nilai t sebesar 6.693 dan tingkat signifikansi 0,000. Pengaruh gabungan dari variasi produk, layanan purnajual, dan kualitas produk terhadap loyalitas konsumen mencapai 65,4%, sementara 34,6% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Perubahan loyalitas konsumen dapat diprediksi menggunakan persamaan regresi Y = -2,235 + 0,347(X1) + 0,252(X2) + 0,242(X3), di mana pengaruh simultan yang signifikan ditunjukkan oleh hasil uji F sebesar 60.481 dan tingkat signifikansi 0,000.
Pengaruh Pemberian Insentif Terhadap Motivasi dan Kinerja Supervisor di Melia Laundry and Dry Cleaning Denpasar
Authors: Neva Eka Pratiwi Anak Agung
Published: July 2024

Salah satu strategi penting dalam manajemen sumber daya manusia untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan kinerja karyawan adalah melalui pemberian insentif. Penggunaan KPI yang dikaitkan dengan sistem insentif dalam manajemen sumber daya manusia dapat membawa banyak manfaat bagi perusahaan dan karyawan. Dengan KPI yang terencana dengan baik dan insentif yang tepat, perusahaan dapat memastikan karyawan bekerja menuju tujuan yang sama, meningkatkan kinerja, dan merasa dihargai atas kontribusi mereka. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah yang menjadi indikator penentu bagi pemberian insentif karyawan dan bagaimana pengaruh pemberian insentif terhadap motivasi dan kinerja supervisor di Melia Laundry and Dry Cleaning Bali, sebuah jasa binatu yang memiliki beberapa cabang di Bali. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Paradigma yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah paradigma konstruktivisme. Pada Melia Laundry and Dry Cleaning Bali, terdapat empat supervisor yang mengelola produksi, sumber daya manusia, keuangan, dan mesin teknikal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan para supervisor tersebut merasa insentif finansial yang diberikan perusahaan membantu kehidupan mereka, sehingga pemberian insentif tersebut memotivasi mereka untuk meningkatkan kinerja sesuai dengan bidang kerja masing-masing.
Determinants of the students’ satisfaction with accounting program in the context of digital transformation at Banking Academy of Vietnam
Authors: Lê Thị Hương Trà ,   Banking Academy of Vietnam, Trần Thị Phương Trầm , Phạm Thị Như Quỳnh , Đỗ Hương Giang
Published: July 2024

In the current wave of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution, the digital transformation trends in training at universities is gradually becoming popular and widely applied. In recent years, at the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV), content related to digital transformation has been included in the training program. However, this application is not really complete in all aspects. Therefore, the article focuses on researching factors affecting the level of student satisfaction with accounting training in the context of digital transformation at the BAV through regression analysis with survey data from December 2023 to January 2024 for 243 accounting students and alumni who have been studying at the university. The results show that the level of student satisfaction with accounting training in the context of digital transformation at the BAV is influenced by the training and career guidance program, teaching staff and facilities. From these results, recommendations are proposed to increase student satisfaction with accounting training in the context of digital transformation at the BAV.
Revisión actualizada de los beneficios de la Citicolina como neuroprotector en el post evento cerebro vascular
Authors: Castro Freire Edgar Santiago , Cedeño Patiño Andrea Aracely , Cedeño Párraga Steban Xavier , García Zambrano Luis Clemente , García Muguerza Mauro Enrique , Ponce Alencastro Jhon Alexander
Published: July 2024

Una causa considerable de discapacidad física y cognitiva es el accidente cerebrovascular. Para evitar daños o reducir la aparición de lesiones luego de un evento cerebrovascular a nivel del sistema nervioso central, se utilizan los fármacos neuroprotectores como la citicolina. Los agentes neuroprotectores tienen su importancia en la prevención de enfermedades neurodegenerativas y en la protección de lesiones traumáticas. Describir los beneficios de la citicolina como neuroprotector en el post evento cerebro vascular. Investigación de tipo descriptiva documental. Los descriptores DeCS/MeSH nos proporcionaron las palabras clave “beneficio”, “neuroprotector”, “accidente cerebrovascular” y “Citicolina” para una posterior recolección, revisión y análisis de fuentes bibliográficas en bases de datos como PubMed, Elsevier y Scopus, en español e inglés, a través del motor de búsqueda Google Académico y los operadores booleanos AND, OR y NOT, relacionados con el tema planteado. Los estudios revisados muestran evidencia de que los pacientes con ictus agudo pueden beneficiarse del tratamiento con citicolina al obtener una mejor recuperación funcional y neurológica, además de ser un fármaco seguro y útil. En conclusión, la citicolina presenta una alta seguridad e induce la regeneración neuronal. De esta manera, representa una opción farmacológica viable para los pacientes que han sufrido un accidente cerebrovascular isquémico.
Gender, Security and Poverty in Africa: The Bane of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria
Authors: Anthony Onoja ,   Department of Sociology Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, Nigeria, Sunday Odumu Abraham , William Ejeh Adoyi ,   Department of Liberal Studies Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda Zamfara State, Nigeria,   Department of Public Administration Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

Nigeria is now experiencing complex existential challenges related to gender inequity, citizen security, and poverty. The establishment and maintenance of states are heavily influenced by gender dynamics, which are further compounded by the disruptive effects of economic and social inequalities. Non-state actors perpetuate discrimination and violence, specifically targeting women and girls, as a result of entrenched cultural norms that dictate stereotypical gender roles and relationships. The primary aim of the research is to examine the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals about gender, security, and poverty in Nigeria. The six geographical regions are descending into a state of ungovernability, as terror squads have completely taken control of rural and suburban communities. The paper's theoretical foundation is based on Robert Merton's Anomie Theory. The research used a methodical approach by using content analysis, specifically relying on secondary data. The study mostly gathered statistical data from reputable sources such as the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigerian Living Standard Survey, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, and SDGs Base line reports. The findings indicate that implementing policies such as the Micro-Credit Scheme and Conditional Cash Transfer as part of Social Investment did not effectively address the issues of poverty and security. The results of the study indicate that gender inequality, insecurity, and poverty are still widespread in all aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Consequently, development is certain to be hindered. The article states that the expansion and implementation of universal social protection and social security schemes should not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, or education systems. The paper suggests In order to eradicate insecurity and poverty, it is imperative to develop more robust economies. This process starts by empowering women to transition from mere participation in the economy to attaining complete economic authority. Keywords: Bane, Gender, Security, SDGs and Poverty