bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Les Aventuriers de Zoom, chronique d'un groupe à vocation thérapeutique créé pendant le confinement
Authors: Martinez-Takegami Paula , Minari Marion
Published: December 2021

Le confinement imposé en mars 2020 nous a poussés à réinventer une façon d’« accueillir » sans lieu les patients de l'hôpital de jour. Comment transposer des soins basés sur la psychanalyse et la psychothérapie institutionnelle quand la distance nous sépare ? Comment se saisir des outils numériques et informatiques pour tenter de maintenir une continuité des soins et des liens ? La création d'un groupe via la plateforme Zoom durant cette période confinée a été l'une des réponses apportées par l'équipe soignante, amenant son lot de questionnements éthiques et cliniques.
Preparing and Leading Nurses to Complete an Organizational Assessment
Authors: Miller Kristin , Embree Jennifer L.
Published: December 2021

The ability to perform an organizational assessment is a valuable skill for nurses to have as we continue to equip nurses to lead in organizations. Organizational assessments are used to assess an organization before any change. This column discusses how to prepare and lead nurses to perform an organizational assessment.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
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Influence of Perioperative Practice on Cognitive Function of Scrub Nurses: A Cross-Sequential Study
Authors: Yousefiazar Awat , Vafaeiardeh Simin , Nabavi Amanj , Ahmadzadeh Jamal
Published: December 2021

Background:

The operating room is a sophisticated, dynamic environment, with advanced technology. The goal of our study is to evaluate the effect of peri-operative practice on the cognitive functions of scrub nurses.

Method:

This study included a total of 75 scrub nurses. The d2 Test of Attention was used for evaluation of cognitive function. The test was conducted with participants on three different working shifts.

Results:

A significant difference was found between overall mean values for total number of items processed, number of errors, total number of items processed minus number of errors, and concentration performance scores for the posttest compared with the pretest.

Conclusion:

Perioperative practice has a significantly positive effect on cognitive function of scrub nurses, although this positive effect has a downward trend with increasing age as well as increasing workload.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2021;52(12):565–574.]
Strategies to Reduce Bias and Racism in Nursing Precepted Clinical Experiences
Authors: Johnson Ragan , Browning Kristine , DeClerk Leonie
Published: December 2021

Background:

Nursing programs are tasked with ensuring diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) learning environments for all student learners. With calls to diversify the nursing workforce, engaging nursing preceptors in program-wide DEI initiatives are crucial. Preceptors lacking commitment to DEI could result in poor patient-preceptor communication, tense learning environments, or biased evaluations of students.

Method:

Suggestions for successful strategies to include the preceptor in nursing program's antiracism initiatives are based on the current literature.

Results:

Best practices include providing antiracism training for preceptors, decreasing potential for bias in student evaluations, inquiring about observed racism in clinical sites, and equipping students to be upstanders for antiracism and DEI interventions.

Conclusion:

Dismantling racism and bias in nursing education requires a multilevel strategy. Nursing programs and nurse educators have a responsibility for ensuring a bias-free learning environment and should include the preceptor in antiracism strategic planning.

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J Nurs Educ
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A note on PM-compact $ K_4 $-free bricks
Authors: Zhou Jinqiu ,   Faculty of Science, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China, Li Qunfang ,   Department of Mathematics, Ganzhou Teachers College, Ganzhou 341000, China
Published: December 2021

A 3-connected graph is a brick if the graph obtained from it by deleting any two distinct vertices has a perfect matching. The importance of bricks stems from the fact that they are building blocks of the matching covered graphs. Lovász (Combinatorica, 3 (1983), 105-117) showed that every brick is $ K_4 $-based or $ \overline{C}_6 $-based. A brick is $ K_4 $-free (respectively, $ \overline{C}_6 $-free) if it is not $ K_4 $-based (respectively, $ \overline{C}_6 $-based). Recently, Carvalho, Lucchesi and Murty (SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics, 34(3) (2020), 1769-1790) characterised the PM-compact $ \overline{C}_6 $-free bricks. In this note, we show that, by using the brick generation procedure established by Norine and Thomas (J Combin Theory Ser B, 97 (2007), 769-817), the only PM-compact $ K_4 $-free brick is $ \overline{C}_6 $, up to multiple edges.
The least-squares solutions of the matrix equation $ A^{\ast}XB+B^{\ast}X^{\ast}A = D $ and its optimal approximation
Authors: Zhang Huiting ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, China, Yuan Yuying , Li Sisi , Yuan Yongxin ,   Library of Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, China
Published: December 2021

In this paper, the least-squares solutions to the linear matrix equation $ A^{\ast}XB+B^{\ast}X^{\ast}A = D $ are discussed. By using the canonical correlation decomposition (CCD) of a pair of matrices, the general representation of the least-squares solutions to the matrix equation is derived. Moreover, the expression of the solution to the corresponding weighted optimal approximation problem is obtained.
Analysis of Engineering Student Data in Online Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kanetaki Zoe , Stergiou Constantinos , Bekas Georgios , Troussas Christos , Sgouropoulou Cleo
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many educational institutions around the world in 2020 and 2021 as traditional education has been interrupted to prevent the spread of the virus. This forced the transition from traditional education to fully distance learning envi-ronments for all levels of education. The widespread adoption of distance learning has led instructors to form new digital learning environments and methods. In response to this unexpected situation, data regarding engineering students and their interaction with the learning environment was accumulated and processed, generating a matrix of 129 × 165 variables. The motivation for this research is to identify new variables that impact student performance during the disorientation of the educational process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistical analysis was performed and discussed in this paper including correla-tion analysis, factor analysis, and clustering. Reliability analysis was also performed and ANOVA (analysis of variance) was applied to clusters. The novelty of this work is to use student performance data and statistical analysis of online surveys to reveal patterns that can help reduce dropout rates and transform the educational process, under extenuating and imposed distance learning circumstances. A major finding is that by applying innovative teaching methods, thereby meeting the challenge of an imposed distance learning environ-ment, students' spatial conceptions improve, overcoming the absence of a physical learning space. Deep insights for individual students were discovered, as well as significant relation-ships between students' transition from secondary to higher education and their understand-ing of geometric features. Evidence of the effectiveness of the online learning framework that was integrated showed that it positively influenced students' learning styles.
Fostering Students’ Cognitive Achievement Through Employing Virtual Reality Laboratory (VRL)
Authors: Ernawati Dian , Ikhsan Jaslin
Published: December 2021

Titration was one of the chemistry concepts that require practicum in the learning process. But, many obstacles in the real laboratory such as lack of material, tools, and times made the real laboratory less optimal. These lacks could be solved by used Virtual Reality (VR) technology. VR made a big contribution to the education sector. One of them was implementing it in the development virtual laboratory. Virtual laboratory plays an important role in the learning process. It was possible to manipulate 2D (virtual world) objects similar to 3D (real world) objects. This study developed Virtual Reality Laboratory (VRL) to analyze its characteristics, quality, and impact on students' cognitive achievement. A research and development (R&D) method with a post-test design was used in this study. The subjects of this study were 102 high school students in class XI. The samples were divided into 3 classes, namely CC (real laboratory); EC-1 (VRL); and EC-2 (real laboratory and VRL). The results of students' cognitive achievement were analyzed using ANOVA and it was found that there were significant differences in students' cognitive achievement in the three classes. Students who used VRL had higher cognitive achievement than students who used real laboratory. VRL also received excellent grades from chemistry educators. Thus VRL is very useful as a supplement in the teaching and learning process.
Antidiabetic Activity (Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity, Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activity)/Agents From Medicinal Plants
Authors: Sansi Manish Singh , Iram Daraksha , Narayan Kapil Singh , Kumar Sandeep , Prakash Om , Misra Dipanjan
Published: December 2021

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by inherited or acquired deficiency in insulin secretion and by decreased insulin secretion by the organ. Insulin deficiency causes the DM. Synthetic drugs are widely used in the treatment of diabetes, but they have some side effects. The antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipedemic effects of the plants are related to their ability to maintain pancreatic function. Medicinal plants constituents such as glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids mitigate DM. B. ciliata inhibits the α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Cinnamon extracts improve insulin receptor function by activating insulin receptor kinase and inhibiting insulin receptor phosphatase, which lead to an increase in insulin sensitivity. Morinda lucida also had the highest antioxidant activity, and it also inhibited the α-glucosidase. Many plants have also been shown to antihyperlipedemic effects. Finally, it can be concluded that medicinal plants have that ability to treat or prevent DM.
Plant-Derived Compounds and Their Potential Role in Drug Development
Authors: Kaloudas Dimitrios , Penchovsky Robert
Published: December 2021

This article describes how with the development of biotechnology, plants have gained again a prominent place as a relatively inexpensive source for the creation of recombinant pharmaceuticals. Plant-derived compounds have started playing a major role in the pharmaceutical industry with many plant-based products to have found their way in drugs and chemicals used for the treatment of different diseases and their symptoms. Plant-derived compounds have been tested for the treatment of several types of cancer, Central Nervous System disorders, as enhancers during chemotherapy and as vessels for targeted drug delivery. Genetically modified plant cells have been recruited for the production of therapeutic agencies as well as in the creation of expression systems for virus-like particles that could be used as vaccines. Moreover, microRNAs mimicking the plant ones have the ability to inhibit tumors in mammalian cells. This review describes plant-derived compounds and their properties as potential therapeutic agents and precursors for the development of novel drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.
Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Potential of Cinnamon
Authors: Mishra Neha , Srivastava Rashmi
Published: December 2021

Cinnamon has been used as a spice, condiment, and aromatic plant since centuries ago. Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. There are more than 250 species of cinnamon worldwide. In India, Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum cassia are the most common species grown in the Himalaya region. They have been used as folk medicine for the treatment of nausea, flatulent dyspepsia, coughs, diarrhea, malaria, gastric disorder, and to alleviate pain and inflammation in rheumatic arthritis. Therapeutic properties of cinnamon are due to the presence of bioactive constituents such as p-coumaric, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and eugenol. Cinnamaldehyde and eugenol are the major active constituents responsible for its characteristic flavor, aroma, and therapeutic properties. Pharmacological studies found that it could be a promising candidate with potential for designing new drugs. This review is aimed to summarize the ethanomedicinal importance, phytochemistry, and wide spectrum of pharmacological and therapeutic applications of cinnamon.
Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Coriander
Authors: Singh Sonia , Agrawal Nitin , Mishra Isha
Published: December 2021

Coriander, named as Coriandrum sativum Linn, belongs to the family Umbelliferae and is one of the most popular and well-known spices/condiments and herbal medicines. The essential oils and fatty oils are the two major active chemical constituents present in the plant. The other minor ingredients found to be present are monoterpenes hydrocarbons i-e limonene, γ-terpinene, α-pinene, p-cymene, borneol, citronellol, camphor, geraniol, and geraniol acetate and abd heterocyclic components such as pyrazine, pyridine, thiazole, furan and tetrahudrofuran derivatives, isocoumarins, coriandrin, dihydrocoriandrin, coriandrons A-E, flavonoids. The volatile oil from the leaf contains aromatic acids such as 2-decenoic acid, E-11-tetradecenoic acid, undecyl alcohol, tridecanoic acid, capric acid, undecanoic acid, and more. The current pharmacological research reveals the application of coriander has antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Hairy Roots
Authors: Deka Pradip Chandra
Published: December 2021

Agrobacterium rhizogenes induces hairy root disease in plants. The neoplastic (cancerous) roots produced by A. rhizogenes infection, when cultured in hormone free medium, show high growth rate and genetic stability. These genetically transformed root cultures can produce levels of secondary metabolites comparable to that of intact plants. Several elicitation methods can be used to further enhance the production and accumulation of secondary metabolites. Thus, hairy root culture offer promise for high production and productivity of valuable secondary metabolites in many plants. Hairy roots can also produce recombinant proteins from transgenic roots, and thereby hold immense potential for pharmaceutical industry. Hairy root cultures can be used to elucidate the intermediates and key enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and for phytoremediation due to their abundant neoplastic root proliferation property. Various applications of hairy root cultures and potential problems associated with them are discussed in this chapter.
Analysis of Serbian Production and Export of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Authors: Ignjatijević Svetlana , Cvijanović Drago
Published: December 2021

The emphasis of the research in this chapter was put on the analysis of production and export/import of MAP (Medical and aromatic plants) from Serbia. After reading this chapter, readers will find out that the production of MAP in a long time period has been steady, although has been present fluctuations per years. They will know that indigenous and cultivated MAPs are equally present on the market, and will notice that they are equally present in export as well, i.e. that there is no such register. They will be familiar with the positive effects of planned production and the significance of scientific and technological achievements implementation. Readers will be able to recognize the dynamics of changes in export and import of MAP. They will find out which products are the most significant in export and import and will notice the connection between the export structure of MAP sector and earned value - foreign exchange inflow. They will be able to understand the character of exchange, value of export/import and the comparative advantage of export. Readers will be especially familiar with experiences and recommendations of other authors on the development of MAP sector and directives of authors for deepening the research within this chapter. They will know the connection between a low foreign exchange inflow and types of products in export and will understand the need for new organization models and education of manufacturers.
Functional Foods for Treatment and Prevention of Obesity and Its Associated Disorders
Authors: Tingirikari Jagan Mohan Rao
Published: December 2021

Obesity has now become an epidemic affecting wide variety of population across the world. It is associated with a cluster of cardiovascular diseases and other related metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer which is mainly caused due to the dysbiosis in the energy intake and expenditure. Researchers have found a wide variety of functional foods from different sources which help in combating and prevention of obesity and its related diseases. Recent advancement in nutritional science has led to the development of several functional foods with low glycemic index. The present chapter highlights about the problems related to obesity and the importance of various functional foods which have great potential to be incorporated in our daily diet to curb the menace of obesity.
Enzyme-Triggered Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical and Food Applications
Authors: Upadrasta Lakshmishri , Garlapati Vijay Kumar , Lakdawala Nafisa , Banerjee Rintu
Published: December 2021

Enzyme-mediated polymeric hydrogels are drawing considerable attention in pharmaceutical and food sectors owing to their superior biocompatibility and process controllability under physiological conditions. Enzymes play a significant role in polymeric hydrogel formation through different mechanisms. Oxidases (e.g., horseradish peroxidase and tyrosinase) have demonstrated to drive the crosslinking of gel precursors by oxidizing the phenolic or acrylic moieties to free radicals. Transferases and hydrolases catalyze elongation of biopolymer chains which gradually self-assemble into hydrogels. Still more certain enzymes also participate in hydrogel formation by releasing gelation factors. Enhancement of the desired properties of certain hydrogels through the interior and exterior post-modifications has also been demonstrated by certain enzymes. Hence, in this chapter, the authors explore the different mechanisms of enzyme-mediated hydrogels preparations and its fabrication towards pharmaceutical and food sectors along with the discussion of recent trends and further prospects.
Nutraceuticals for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Cascella Marco , Muzio Maria Rosaria , Bimonte Sabrina , Cuomo Arturo
Published: December 2021

A wide range of neurologic complications, including central neurotoxicity conditions and peripheral neurotoxicity, are associated with antineoplastic drug regimens. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most common and severe cancer treatment-related adverse effect, as well as the most diffuse type of neurotoxicity, because about one third of all patients who undergo chemotherapy may experience this side effect. CIPN can negatively impact the long-term quality of life of cancer survivors, and can lead to dose reduction of the chemotherapy agent, or possible cessation of treatment. Unfortunately, although several agents and protocols have been proposed, no prophylactic strategies have proven useful yet. Therefore, new alternative therapies have been considered for CIPN prevention. In this chapter, the authors analyze the potential applications of nutrients, dietary supplements and herbal products, such as single herbs, the Kampo medicine goshajinkigan and other herbal combinations, for CIPN prevention.
Georgetown as a Gastronomy Tourism Destination
Authors: Ahmad Albattat , Johari Shufri
Published: December 2021

Nasi Kandar is one of the most favourable delicacies for tourists when visiting Penang. However, the hygiene level in most of Nasi Kandar restaurants has slumped lately. Thus, the purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between visitor awareness towards revisit intention to Nasi Kandar restaurants. Three hundred eighty-four respondents from Penang Island were accessed using a simple random sampling. The results revealed that there is a positive relationship between visitor awareness and revisit intention. Price and service eventually give a strongly positive impact towards revisit intention. This result will help the local authorities to increase the quality and hygiene of Nasi Kandar in Penang, hence bring more tourists to visit this tourism destination.
The Contribution of Female Creativity to the Development of Gastronomic Tourism in Greece
Authors: Poulaki Panoraia , Kritikos Antonios , Vasilakis Nikolaos , Valeri Marco
Published: December 2021

Gastronomy as an important part of the culture, morals, customs, and traditions of the countries meets the needs of visitors and at the same time contributes to tourism development through the rich gastronomic heritage. Gastronomic tourism offers the possibility of increasing the income criteria of a population, increasing jobs, and developing the national economy. The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of female creativity in the development of a gastronomic destination with a case study of Naxos in the South Aegean in Greece. At the same time, it aims to highlight the great challenges and opportunities brought about by gastronomic tourism with the contribution of women's entrepreneurship. Women's creativity and entrepreneurship create new job opportunities. The dynamic presence and activity of the women of Naxos highlights the tourism destination of Naxos as a destination of high gastronomy. Secondary sources present gender discrimination in entrepreneurship, women's entrepreneurship in tourism, and the connection of tourism with gastronomic heritage.
The Urban Sensescapes and Sensory Destination Branding
Authors: Imamović Irma , Azevedo António Joaquim Araújo , Sousa Bruno Miguel Barbosa de
Published: December 2021

The sensory attractiveness of destinations has recently been one of the most important focal points when considering the impact of senses on positive and memorable travel experiences. Specifically, urban areas reflect different multisensory dimensions that can be analyzed and included in marketing efforts to stimulate positive tourists' experience and memory of a place, but also to encourage local sustainable development. Despite the fact that tourism studies center tourist experience mainly on visual impressions, recent researches stress the importance of recognizing and understanding the role of the human body in forming positive experiences, which is in tourism literature known as sensescapes (i.e., tactile, visual, gustatory, olfactory, and auditory senses).
Using Family-Centered Practices to Increase Language Access for Multilingual Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Authors: Lange Karen K. , Blair Alissa , Whitby Peggy J. Schaefer
Published: December 2021

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience language deprivation in the early years that impacts long-term communication and educational outcomes. Fortunately, family engagement in the early childhood years has been shown to increase outcomes for young learners, and the standards for early childhood family engagement align with best practices for teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing from multilingual families. Best practices for early childhood education, deaf or hard of hearing education, and multilingual education all place the family at the forefront with a strong belief that family is the first and best teacher for their child. The purpose of the chapter is to present the alignment of family centered practices across early childhood, deaf or hard of hearing, and multilingual education literature and present family centered collaboration strategies to increase early childhood language access for young multilingual children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Family-Centered Intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multilingual Learners
Authors: Rosenzweig Elizabeth A. , Voss Jenna M. , Melo Maria Emilia de , Valencia María Fernanda Hinojosa
Published: December 2021

This chapter explores principles of family-centered listening and spoken language (LSL) intervention, research, and best practices for children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) using multiple spoken languages and their families. Children with any degree/type of hearing loss who are in environments where multiple languages are spoken are referred to as deaf multilingual learners (DMLs). The language landscape for these children is varied. Some DMLs acquire a first language (L1) at home and are exposed to subsequent spoken languages in school or community settings; others are born into families where multiple languages are spoken from the beginning. While the chapter focuses on a framework of family-centered intervention applied to language development for DMLs whose families have selected LSL outcomes, the principles discussed broadly apply to DMLs using varied language(s) or modality(ies). Through analysis of best practices for interventionists and case studies, readers will understand bi/multilingual spoken language development for children who are DHH.
Human Digital Transformation Readiness
Authors: Novotný Ota , Potančok Martin , Krajčík Vladimír
Published: December 2021

Digital transformation can effectively support innovative strategic planning. However, it is necessary to realise that the digital ecosystem produces enormous volumes of data and creates unique requirements for working with it. Due to this, data needs to be integrated into the mindset and decision-making processes properly. The proposed solution is based on an analysis of digital transformation readiness models, analyses of the status of data and data literacy in the models and their extensions, a definition of the levels of readiness that need to be achieved, and preparation of educational programs for the enhancement of human digital transformation readiness from the mindset and skillset perspective. The main outputs of the chapter correspond to the problem and the suggested solution. They include the human digital transformation readiness index based on the capability maturity model (CMM), required mindset, and skillset, taking into account the digital and data literacy of the participants of innovation activities.
The Challenges of the COVID-19 Infodemic
Authors: Mirek-Rogowska Aleksandra E. , Gajdka Krzysztof
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brings challenges not only to health systems and governments around the world, but also to the media. One of them is to provide the public with information about the virus, healthcare. However, if there is not enough knowledge regarding the virus it might be a good base for false information flowing all over the media. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic should be called ‘infodemic', which is as dangerous as the virus pandemic. In order to prevent the dangerous consequences of false information, wide collaboration between different groups of experts, authorities, media, and media users is required, as well as very good media and information management.
Government Response Capacity to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chaves Alvaro
Published: December 2021

This work estimates the impact of the preventive isolation measures adopted by national and regional authorities in Colombia to answer the following question: Where do the government's isolation measures effectively reduce the number of COVID 19 infections and deaths? Using official information reported by the Ministry of Health and constructing a panel data structure, a model of differences in differences suggested by Cerulli and Ventura is estimated. Estimates of the impact of containment measures show that the peak is delayed and the number of infections and deaths reduced. The government's response to the pandemic on diseases has a significant dynamic impact over time once implemented. The pre-treatment period was significantly affected by the current treatment.
The Impact of the Spread of COVID-19 on Globalization
Authors: Nigrinová Lenka
Published: December 2021

The text analyzes the changes in the process of globalization which have occurred in connection with the spread of COVID-19 and determines the possibilities for further development. It is based on the definition of globalization according to the OECD. Several years before the pandemic came, and globalization entered a phase of slowdown. It was called deglobalization. The main facts that caused this process were financial recession in 2008 and changes in USA and China economic relationship. The pandemic has weakened economic growth in many countries, reduced trade and travel, and introduced restrictive measures. The effects of a pandemic for individual states depend on the extent to which the states are connected in global production and trade networks. Three scenarios and their impact on globalization, trade, and the world economy are introduced.
International Cooperation in Mitigating Global Air Transport Crises
Authors: Zýka Jan , Červinka Michal , Vosečková Lucie
Published: December 2021

The authors deal with the unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on the air transport sector and the reactions of selected segments to this situation. Air transport is a global industry, and this situation needs to be addressed through cooperation at an international level. The authors focus on the airport and airline sector, which, due to the nature of their business, chooses a different strategy. Despite the need for international cooperation, there are also efforts to use the crisis situation for its own expansion into vacant market segments, especially by selected low-cost air carriers. The strategic starting points of international organizations for individual sectors are given as well as examples of selected airport entities and airlines. The chapter is complemented by a common approach of airports and air carriers, which could significantly affect the cost of air transport, especially in the EU.
Management of Quality, Satisfaction, and Loyalty of Rural Destinations
Authors: Blanařová Astrida
Published: December 2021

Tourism is a major global industry that, in its heyday, has become significantly concerned with quality and related themes, satisfaction and loyalty. This chapter aims to identify the factors that influence the quality of a rural destination and the associated visitor satisfaction and loyalty. These factors in turn have an impact on destination management, but also other stakeholders such as tourism entrepreneurs in the destination or residents. In 2020, tourism has undergone significant changes due to the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. For instance, travel abroad was regulated through government regulations, which caused an increase in demand for rural tourism. As the author's research has shown, some quality factors have undergone significant changes. Even the quality management to achieve visitor satisfaction and loyalty has proven to be very important, especially in the sense that by gaining loyalty at this specific time, it can ensure that visitor numbers are maintained even after the pandemic period when the return of and high growth in overseas travel is expected.
Educational Technology Based on Virtual and Augmented Reality for Students With Learning Disabilities
Authors: Cano Sonia Rodriguez , Delgado-Benito Vanesa , Gonçalves Vitor
Published: December 2021

Educational technology is contributing towards diversity awareness as it allows you to create more personalized and student-centered learning situations. This chapter addresses specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and, specifically, dyslexia, since it is one of the most prevalent challenges in the educational field. Information and communication technologies allow direct intervention with students who have special educational needs as an alternative to traditional resources, which is much more motivating. In this sense, as an example, various projects and applications are presented that allow working on this type of difficulties with students. This chapter highlights the virtual reality and augmented reality software carried out in the context of the European Erasmus + FORDYSVAR project, of which the authors are part.
Virtual Simulation
Authors: Tarver Emily
Published: December 2021

Virtual simulation is a learning tool that employs specific hardware and software technology for simulation-based provider training within a digital domain. Extended reality or XR software includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) programs that represent a rapidly growing area within the field of virtual simulation. This training may provide either provider- or patient-centered learning modules, with dedicated hardware and software centered on skill-based, 3D modeling or case-based learning. Demand for these learning programs in healthcare education was fueled by the remote learning needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to this growing demand, there is a significant role for many virtual simulation software programs within the traditional classroom and lecture hall. This is a previously untapped resource for simulation education. The flipped classroom model provides an opportune framework for the incorporation of immersive, virtual simulation learning programs within spaces previously limited to the more passive, podium-based lecture.
Building an Extended Reality Pedagogical Continuum Through 180° First-Person Point-of-View Video
Authors: Ros Maxime , Neuwirth Lorenz S.
Published: December 2021

The advancement of virtual reality (VR) technology for educational instruction and curricular (re)design have become highly attractive and newly demanding areas of both the technology and healthcare industries. However, the quickly evolving field is still learning about each of the associated VR technologies, whether they are evidence-based, and how they are validated to decrease cognitive load and in turn increase student/learner comprehension. Likewise, the instructional (re)design of the content that the student/learner is exposed to in VR, and whether it is immersive, and promotes memorable content and experiences can influence their learning outcomes. Here the Revinax® Handbook content library that is displayed in an immersive virtual reality application in first-person point-of-view (IVRA-FPV) is contrasted with third-person point-of-view (IVRA-TPV) through VR headsets to an individual, and computer displays to many individuals along with augmented reality (AR) are evaluated as emerging advancements in the field of VR and AR.
Inclusive Host Language Teaching
Authors: Amaro Raquel , Correia Susana , Gonçalves Matilde , Barbero Chiara , Magalhães Miguel
Published: December 2021

This chapter presents research on the teaching-learning of Portuguese as a host language, based on the exploration of authentic informational and institutional texts targeting migrant and refugee people, and considering that successful host language teaching must correspond to the needs of its target audience. The chapter discusses methods of defining and identifying criteria and features to monitor official texts with regard to inclusiveness and bias. It provides insights on how to select real texts to be used in task-based language teaching approaches for inclusive host language teaching. Departing from a real corpus analysis, the potential and the limitations of existing guidelines to inclusiveness for the assessment of real texts are shown, as well as other still neglected issues. Furthermore, this chapter provides future research directions to an effective and reliable assessment of inclusive texts that can serve as inclusive host language teaching materials through NLP and machine learning approaches.
Computerized Dynamic Assessment as a Potential Inclusive Assessment Tool for Reading Comprehension
Authors: Ünal Ayça , Yuksel Dogan
Published: December 2021

The dynamic assessment concept dates back to the sociocultural understating of Vygotsky. Dynamic assessment is a new perspective that combines instruction and assessment procedures while assessing students. In a more recent perspective, computerized dynamic assessment provides electronic mediations to the students when the wrong answer emerges. In this regard, C-DA offers an inclusive way of assessment. This study aims to investigate the effect of C-DA on the reading comprehension performances of the students. To achieve this goal, the C-DA application was implemented for 92 participants, and their performances were recorded. After the implementation, the actual, mediated, and learner potential scores of participants were calculated and then tabulated to the SPSS program. Wilcoxon signed-rank and descriptive analysis were used to analyze the results. The findings of the Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the actual and mediated scores of students.
Translanguaging as a Pedagogical Practice for Successful Inclusion in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Classrooms
Authors: Papadopoulos Isaak
Published: December 2021

The research was developed and implemented to investigate the attitudes and views of both Greek and immigrant students with regard to performing translanguaging and its role in their communication, as well as in enhancing their intercultural awareness and sensitivity, in an attempt to explore whether translanguaging can lead to a successful inclusion of students with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds at school. To clarify it more, the research focused on investigating whether translanguaging improved and enhanced 1) students' interaction and 2) collaboration on joint projects/tasks within and outside the school context. The researcher made use of 1) semi-structured interviews with students, while 2) special observation protocols were used by the researcher to record authentic interaction and communication of students and teachers in practice and to explore trends towards raising intercultural awareness and sensitivity in environments that encourage translanguaging.
Mismatched Students, Missed Opportunities
Authors: Porter Tameka
Published: December 2021

Theoretical frameworks on mismatch, rooted in affirmative action literature, provide divergent conclusions on how overmatch, a synonym for affirmative action, and undermatch shape degree completion outcomes for Black undergraduates at selective postsecondary institutions. Through examining data from the 2003–2009 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Survey, this study creates an academic index that estimates the precollege academic credentials of approximately 650 Black, first-time undergraduates enrolled at the top three tiers of selective colleges during the 2003–04 academic year to examine the effects of undermatching or attending a college that is less rigorous than a college that matches their precollege academic record. The findings suggest that overmatched Black students who enrolled at the most selective institutions were far more likely to graduate than students with similar precollege academic credentials who enrolled at their best academic match. The results also indicate that undermatching had an adverse effect on degree completion rates.
Disability Life Writing
Authors: Keller Nicol Marilyn , Best Sarah
Published: December 2021

This dual autothnographic research study examined the knowledge and experience gained by two women through the course of narrative exchange. Using the theoretical lens of Disability Studies and Critical Race Theory, DisCrit, and the methodology of disability life writing, the authors explored themes of deficit thinking, cultural essentialism, intersectionality, ability profiling, and liberation. The authors made recommendations for educating preservice teachers using disability life writing and personal reflection. Other implications for teacher preparation coursework included teaching disability as a cultural model, exploring counter narratives for social change, and unpacking deficit mindset. Finally, the authors suggest further research for finding best practices for instruction and implementation of recommended practices.
Examining the Cultural Capital in the Parental Involvement of African American Parents of Disabled High School Students
Authors: Griffin-Blake Donovan
Published: December 2021

This chapter explores the value of cultural capital in the parental involvement of African American parents of disabled high school students. The traditional approach of parental involvement is widely implemented across public education. The framework for parental involvement is outdated and racially one-sided, which causes the contributions of African American parents to be devalued by their child's school. This chapter focuses on a qualitative study of five African American mothers of disabled high school students and how they engage with their children's public education. The participants provide narrative examples of their cultural capital and they have used it to help benefit their child's education. This implies the need to revise the image of parental involvement to one that is a more diverse inclusionary model, which will help schools better support the academic achievement of students from culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Credit Recovery
Authors: Payne Blair
Published: December 2021

Credit recovery programs are a form of alternative learning in which students have an additional opportunity to gain credit, or pass, a previously failed class by retaking the course, either in full or with key standards. Although little scientific research exists regarding the effectiveness of credit recovery, in addition to the short- and long-term impacts that it has on students, research has determined that students of color and students with disabilities are disproportionally represented within credit recovery programs. As a result, some of a school's most vulnerable students end up in credit recovery programs and directly experience the inequitable implications of the programming. This chapter examines the history of credit recovery, the studies that have sought to address its effectiveness as an intervention, the inequalities that the system has inadvertently created, and future recommendations for consideration.
The Home and Community Connections Model
Authors: Nyberg Julia L. , Manzone Jessica A.
Published: December 2021

A major myth of gifted education is the idea that gifted and advanced learners should already possess the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in rigorous learning experiences. This myth reinforces the underrepresentation of historically marginalized groups in gifted programs, as the institution does not value or recognize how they demonstrate knowledge. This chapter addresses that misconception by constructing differentiated learning experiences using students' home and community pedagogies. The Home and Community Connections Model authentically responds to the strengths, talents, and interests of each learner by purposefully designing classroom opportunities that value these areas. This chapter defines the prompts of the Home and Community Connections Model and demonstrates how they can be integrated into classroom instruction. The activation and recognition of potential through students' home and community assets create the access points for equitable educational experiences that challenge deficit-minded beliefs and misconceptions.
Student Character Building and Behaviour Through Islamic Value-Based Teaching
Authors: Amzat Ismail Hussein , Mahyutan Riyadotul Jannah , Agus Riyantowo Selly Isnaini , W. Omar Wan Nurul Ain , Lubis Alwi
Published: December 2021

This chapter used qualitative methods to collect data on the influence of Islamic values in teaching in building student character in Malaysia schools. The population consisted of different schoolteachers from Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Online interview was used to explore those teachers' perceptions on the inculcation of Islamic values in teaching on student character building. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. From the reports, inculcation of Islamic values was found to help in building students' good character, but to make it happen, teachers are seen as role players and models. Additionally, environment, parents, and peer support also played big roles in the inculcation of Islamic values in students. Media is reported to be used wisely to help children such as showing children the programs that promote Islam and its beauties. As an implication and conclusion, for schools to have good organizational behaviour, Islamic values must be inculcated in teaching to impact positively student behaviour and attitude while becoming good persons with Islamic adab and akhlaq.
Monstruos revinientes, mítica polifonía: encrucijadas entre identidad nacional, historia argentina y narrativa zombi.
Authors: Rezzónico Sabrina
Published: December 2021

En este artículo, exploramos la significación histórico-cultural de las coordenadas diciembre de 2001 en Argentina y los imaginarios de lo nacional desde narraciones de posdictadura a través de las categorías de multitud, espacio y tiempo. Así, señalamos fragmentos de utopías que se apropian y rescriben acontecimientos de la historia argentina, y la potencialidad de lo monstruoso y lo zombi como configuraciones que posibilitan leer refundaciones míticas de lo nacional, los efectos del terrorismo de Estado y topías (im)posibles en la narrativa pos2001.
Cargos e Sujeitos: uma reflexão sobre os agentes régios e distinção na América – Ouvidoria de São Paulo (1699-1720).
Authors: Pegoraro Jonas Wilson
Published: December 2021

Por meio da análise de um universo diminuto, os primeiros ocupantes dos cargos de ouvidor, meirinho e escrivão da Ouvidoria de São Paulo, este artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre os cargos e os sujeitos que os ocuparam na instituição, tendo como pano de fundo considerações a respeito da distinção que o cargo proporcionava, bem como as nomeações régias, ações e oportunidades na América portuguesa. Ainda, guardadas as devidas proporções, nos apropriamos da perspectiva de Bourdieu de espaço social, relativizando as distinções que os espaços de ação dos sujeitos proporcionavam. As fontes utilizadas para compor esta análise foram as consultas e cartas trocadas entre os agentes régios e a administração central da Coroa lusitana, documentos disponibilizados em formato digital pelo Projeto Resgate a partir dos existentes no Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino.
Loucura como doença, estigmatização e literatura: uma análise da produção intelectual em instituições psiquiátricas – Maura Lopes Cançado, Stela do Patrocínio e Albertina Borges da Rocha.
Authors: Da Silva Renato , Ribeiro Fortuna Daniele , Cristina de Oliveira Rosane
Published: December 2021

Resumo: Nos processos históricos, a loucura foi observada como castigo divino, comportamento inadequado ou doença. Neste estudo, apresentamos uma análise entrelaçando a loucura no campo do estigma, da doença e a produção intelectual nascidas de dentro das instituições psiquiátricas, escritas por aqueles que, em função de um diagnóstico, enfrentaram a abjeção. Teoricamente, as discussões sobre loucura e estigma pautam-se especialmente em Michel Foucault (1978) e Erving Goffman (1974). Do ponto de vista dos métodos, o estudo alicerça-se em pesquisa bibliográfica e análise dos diários de Maura Lopes Cançado, Stela do Patrocínio e Albertina Borges da Rocha, destacando, em suas narrativas, as aproximações e distanciamentos no que concerne às vivências nas instituições psiquiátricas.