bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OF UKRAINE ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE "DIIA" APP AS A COMPONENT OFG2CCOMMUNICATION IN TIME OF WAR
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Andrieieva Olha , Holumbiovska Anastasiia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

In times of war, effective communication between the government and the population becomes a vital component of maintaining social cohesion, disseminating information, and fostering a sense of unity. This article delves into the strategic communication efforts employed by Ukraine, focusing on the "Diia" app as an innovative tool facilitating communication between the government and its citizens during times of war. By examining the features, impact, and challenges of the "Diia" app, this study sheds light on the significance of leveraging technology to enhance government-citizen communication in times of crisis.
EXPLORING HEDGE FUNDS: A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT THEIR HISTORY, CURRENT STATUS, ANALYSES, AND EMERGING TRENDS
Authors: Genin Vlad E. , Gadmaliyev Elbrus ,   George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Published: May 2024

This research paper provides a foundational overview of the hedge fund industry. Focusing on the historical evolution and fundamental principles of hedge funds, the paper aims to familiarize readers with the industry's key aspects and current trends.
Retrospective analysis of nonfatal skeletal injuries sustained in road incidents involving electric scooters
Authors: Siedin Maxim S. , Plis Semyon S. , Klevno Vladimir A. , Maksimov Aleksandr V. , Plashchinskiy Alexander A.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Although scooters were officially recognized as vehicles in the Russian Federation not so long ago, the incidence of scooter injuries has been growing for several years.
AIM: To analyze epidemiological data and the nature of injuries in victims of nonfatal electric scooter incidents.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 78 medical records of persons injured in road incidents involving electric scooters who were treated in the trauma department of the Regional Hospital No. 4 of Adler between 2020 and 2021. The nature of the injury by sex, age, seasonality, time of day, and characteristics of damage depending on the category of road users (driver and pedestrian) were analyzed retrospectively.
RESULTS: Of the 78 road incidents involving electric scooters, 28 occurred in 2020 and 50 in 2021. The sex distribution was nearly the same, with ≥40 men and 38 women, and their median age was 36 (30–45.8) years. Most of the accidents (n=52) occurred in summer and autumn months. The exact time of injury was known in 35 cases (17‰ in the daytime, 18‰ in the evening. Depending on the circumstances, all accidents were divided into falls from electric scooters (n=73), collisions of moving scooters with pedestrians (n=3), and collisions of moving scooters with a moving car (n=2). Of the 73 patients who sustained fractures, 67 had a closed type. Intra-articular fractures were detected in 41 victims. Lowe-limb fractures (n=43) prevailed over fractures of other localizations. In addition, 18 cases of knee injuries and 14 cases of trauma to the proximal tibial epiphysis were recorded.
CONCLUSION: The incidence of scooter injury is increasing. In the warm regions of the Russian Federation, such accidents have a year-round prevalence with predominance in the summer months owing to the large influx of vacationers. More often than other incidents, falls from electric scooters are noted, resulting in lower limb injuries, including with intra-articular fractures of the condyles of the tibia.
Increasing Nursing's Knowledge of CHG Treatment
Authors:   , Grawl Danielle E
Published: May 2024

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are hospital-acquired infections that can increase patient mortality rates and costs for healthcare organizations. A DNP quality improvement (QI) project on a medical-surgical unit in an urban community hospital was implemented to improve chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) treatment and documentation using AHRQ guidelines. CHG treatment has been shown in the literature to reduce CLABSIs when used appropriately by nurses. The QI project aimed to reinforce the evidence-based practices nurses learned in their onboarding and orientation classes through materials from AHRQ guidelines and an education intervention. The QI project utilized the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle. A pre- and post-review of charts determined the number of times CHG treatment and documentation was performed using a data collection tool. Pre- and post-intervention analysis compared the number of opportunities to perform CHG treatment and documentation based on the number of central lines on the medical-surgical unit. The Chi-square test was used to analyze the pre- and post-documentation results. The results were not statistically significant (p = 0.12). Post-intervention, CHG treatment and documentation increased from 75% to 90%. There was also an increase in the number of times patient education related to CHG treatment and patient documentation of CHG refusal were documented. The education intervention reinforced the nurses' knowledge of CHG treatment and documentation. Education reinforcement provides the support nurses need to follow evidence-based best practice guidelines to prevent CLABSIs in the non-ICU setting.
Export - Import performance of coal in India: Trends, challenges and measures for achieving trade balance
Authors: Srinivasan Sundararajan , Ramar N.
Published: May 2024

Coal is considered to be the one of the major and crucial natural resources in the world and in our Indian economy. Coal serves as the raw material for generation of the electricity, for the hotel industry and for the other purposes which are highly effective in our economy. Among the coal producers in the world, India is the fourth largest producer of coal and for the requirements of domestic uses India also imports the coal from different countries. In the Indian economy the amount of coal exports has resulted to the trade deficit problems. Although the Indian coal sector has shown a dominant performance, world bank research has shown some serious issues which are faced by the coal industry. Through this paper an attempt has been made to examine the trends, challenges and measures for achieving trade balance through various methods. In accordance to that, existing literature has been gathered with the topics consisting of Coal Exports and Coal Imports to illegal mining, innovative technology and foster ways which improve the quality of coal. The primary objective of this research articles aims in finding out the reasons which focuses for the huge imports and low imports of coal with an objective to achieve trade balance. Thus the conclusion is there are very uncharted areas which can be taken up by the researchers to find the trade balance of coal. For the statistical analysis the tools like Mann Whitney U - Test and Annual Growth Rate has been used using SPSS and the results are provided accordingly.
Assessment on recruiters judgements in the resumes of engineering students in campus recruitment
Authors: Gopi Krishna A K , Koursar Basha P , Yadav Suneetha , Kiran Kumar Reddy G
Published: May 2024

Recruitment of applicant is based on the personality perceptions. In this analysis we have examined the personality perceptions in resumes of engineering students within the completion of engineering course. This study focussed on the relation of impression management theory’s principle of self-presentations strategy with resumes. Specific personality perceptions of resumes were assessed to judge the hire-ability level of engineering students. In the process of assessment, this study focuses on three significant areas of resume such as educational qualifications, personal information and resume format. These three areas were strongly associated with the recruiter’s perceptions for fresh engineering position. This study was conducted at the entry level of engineering positions in the campus recruitments. We have selected and scrutinised 145 numbers of resumes in the current research work.
Supporting Māori learners through bicultural teacher–parent partnerships using the PATI model
Authors: Saunders Karyn
Published: May 2024

For partnerships between non-Māori teachers and Māori parents in English-medium education to productively support student learning, parents must first associate positive feelings with three layered interaction types involving their child’s teacher. The first interaction type is the teacher with their teacher self; the second is teacher–student interaction; the final is teacher–parent interaction. Māori parents’ perspectives on how teacher dispositions and actions facilitate positive feelings within these three intertwined interaction types make up the paddling along together interactions (PATI) model. It is suggested that this model be implemented in steps, ideally in collaboration with a colleague with whom to explore and celebrate.
From key competencies to science capabilities and on to enduring competencies: Tracing the trajectory of an idea
Authors: Hipkins Rosemary
Published: May 2024

There is often a steady trajectory of curriculum change under the surface of developments that might seem arbitrary or inconsistent. This article traces the change from key competencies to science capabilities and, most recently, to enduring competencies. All these changes (and names) respond to increasing awareness of the challenges involved in weaving curriculum elements together. For the Science learning area, these challenges centre on how best to understand why the Nature of Science strand was included in the Science learning area, and what difference it should make to learning experiences. Other learning areas can doubtless describe similar types of curriculum weaving challenges.
Closing the Loop in the Process of Manufacturing Noise Barriers and Floating Trash Barrier - Case Study
Authors: Huttmanová Emília , Chovancová Jana , Rovňák Martin , Minďašová Simona
Published: May 2024

The circular economy embodies a contemporary approach centered on sustainability and waste reduction, gradually integrating into production and consumption practices. Nonetheless, it has often remained a theoretical or abstract concept across various economic sectors. This paper focuses on the potential implementation of circularity principles, using the production process of noise barriers, manufactured by the production company based in Prešov, Slovak Republic, as an illustrative example. Through a comprehensive case study, it was determined that reintegrating generated waste into the production cycle is feasible. Moreover, there is potential for a cascading effect, where original waste could be utilized across multiple production processes. This underscores how the circular economy fosters economic efficiency, innovation, and creativity in diverse areas such as design, product diversification, input sourcing, and production planning. The paper's significance lies in its thorough examination of the production process, quantifying various types of waste to uncover innovative methods of converting waste into new input materials. Additionally, it offers insights and actionable guidance towards embracing multicircularity (via a circularity spiral), along with strategies for identifying opportunities to incorporate circularity elements into production schemes. This approach promises extensive economic, environmental, and social benefits, considering product nature and usage.
Method for Optimizing Incident Handling Process for Telephony Outsourcing Companies
Authors: Neyra-Cruz Jose , Haro-Enríquez Jaime , Daza Alfredo , Asin Fernando , Saboya Nemias
Published: May 2024

Communication service companies strive to maintain quality service, which implies having strategies that facilitate timely attention to incidents. In this context, this study proposes a method to improve incident management in an IP voice communication outsourcing company. The method was developed in three phases: preliminary analysis, improvement, and comparison. The preliminary analysis phase involved identifying the problem, defining indicators, conducting pre-measurement and developing solution proposals. The improvement phase included planning (defining requirements), designing the technical solution, coding and integrating the method, and testing it. Finally, the comparison phase evaluated the results before and after the implementation of the method using four indicators: incidents in queue for attention, incidents resolved outside of business hours, response time to Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) incidents, waiting time to be served. The sampling for the study was differentiated for each indicator and data were collected over a period of three months for "pre" and five months for "post". The results showed the complete elimination of waiting time for AD user support. Additionally, the time to resolve incidents was reduced to 36 seconds.The workload of the attentions was also considerably reduced thanks to the automation of the process.
Attitudes of Generation Z Towards Sustainable Behaviour in Tourism
Authors: Kubíková Ľubomíra , Rudý Stanislav
Published: May 2024

Young adults from generation z are ecologically active individuals with a high level of involvement in climate change, waste, and responsible consumption. Based on this statement, we decided to confirm or reject it for a selected sample of Slovak tourists. Our research objective is to find and assess the attitudes and preferences of tourists from generation z. We collected data based on a questionnaire with a sample of 118 respondents aged 18-24. The questionnaire aimed to identify responsible behaviour and focused on attitudes towards sustainable consumption decisions. It was evaluated based on a 5-point Likert scale. We used the Mann-Whitney U test, Pearson's, and Spearman's correlation coefficient and logistic regression to find and identify the results. Our results point to the behaviour and attitudes of 118 Slovak respondents of generation z, who are interested in sustainability and separation responsibility for the environment in tourism. Findings may significantly impact tourism. Identifying problems allows for understanding the motives of tourists' behaviour, which creates the basis for effective measures to reduce environmental impact. Identifying these attitudes makes it possible to create targeted awareness campaigns and contribute to a better understanding of tourists' preferences. These finding are also significant in raising awareness about travel's environmental impacts and supporting tourists' ecologically responsible behaviour, which can lead to more sustainable tourism development.
Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods: A Case of Software Vendor Selection
Authors: Rani Anshul , Mishra Deepti , Omerovic Aida
Published: May 2024

Various multi-criteria decision-making methods have been utilized in literature to address vendor selection challenges in various contexts. This study reflects on these decision-making techniques for vendor selection in the software ecosystem during software outsourcing. For the same, firstly, a requirement framework for the decision-making process for software vendor selection is proposed. Afterwards, five selected different multi-criteria decision-making techniques are compared and critically analysed against this requirement framework. This study supports software practitioners and decision-makers by providing information about which decision-making method to choose, considering the trade-off between the benefits and drawbacks of adopting each method or using hybrid approaches by combining two or more techniques with fuzzy logic. It is found that decision-making techniques generally lack in modelling the problem itself and handling the conflicts and uncertainties that may prevail during the decision-making process. Furthermore, it has been identified that artificial neural networks (ANN) and analytic network process (ANP) can support the dependencies between alternatives and criteria while handling complex interactions in the software ecosystem. On the other hand, due to its comparative ease of use, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) can serve better in scenarios where decision-makers are not experienced, or past data to train the ANN or ANP models is unavailable.
Trends in Melanoma Mortality in Serbia: A 22-Year Population-Based Study
Authors: Babic Zorana , Rancic Nemanja , Ilic Sanja , Corovic Snezana , Milicic Vesna , Djordjevic Gordana , Djordjevic Ognjen , Ilic Sladjana , Radevic Svetlana
Published: May 2024

Background: We aimed to investigating the sex-specific and age-specific melanoma mortality trends observed on the territory of Serbia between 2000 and 2021.
Methods: This population-based study used data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia database during the period 2000–2021. The calculation of the gender and age-standardized rates (ASR) was performed. We used a regression analysis complete with linear trend model.
Results: The mean ASR was 1.77 per 100,000 people, meaning that male mortality rates (2.24 per 100,000) was higher than female mortality rates (1.34 per 100,000). During the observation period, a rising trend in mortality from melanoma skin cancer was reported. Observed by gender, the change of melanoma mortality trend was significant in men (P=0.021), but not in women (P=0.747). The annual growth rate of ASRs values was 1.43%. A increase in the melanoma mortality rate was observed since 2000 by 2.44% annually in males and by 2.79% annually in females. Mortality rates were increasing in both sexes as they aged, and the greatest number of deaths was recorded in the group of those aged 80 yr or above (16.25 per 100,000 for men; 10.45 per 100,000 for women).
Conclusion: Our study findings underline the importance of launching more effective public health awareness campaigns to educate people about the dangers of melanoma and its symptoms’ detection along with establishing a diagnosis at an early stage of the disease, especially among male patients and those at an advanced age.
Factors Shaping Exercise Patterns and Health Status among the Elderly in Aging Nations: A South Korean Perspective
Authors: Yi Eun Surk , Rezaei Mehdi , Byun Hyun , Jeon Sangwan
Published: May 2024

Background: The global phenomenon of population aging requires an understanding of the factors influencing the health of the elderly becomes imperative. We aimed to focus on South Korea, a nation set to become an aging society by 2025.  The study examined the influence of regular exercise and exercise types on the health of the elderly with particular attention to South Korea's unique sociodemographic context.
Methods: We targeted individuals aged 50 yr and above. The study was conducted through online surveys from August to September 2023.  Utilizing Logistic Regression analysis and Chi-Square tests, the research explored correlations, trends, and influencing factors affecting elderly exercise behaviors, encompassing demographic variables, health status, and exercise types.
Results: The analysis of demographic characteristics revealed that marital status, education level, and financial status displayed diverse representations within the sample. Comparisons between health status and exercise groups suggested potential health benefits for the Regular Exercise group. Logistic Regression analysis identified significant influences of gender and financial status on regular exercise engagement. Additionally, a strong relationship between health status and exercise preferences, notably strength training, emerged.
Conclusion: Regular exercise and exercise types benefit elderly individuals. Men and those with better financial status are more likely to exercise regularly. Strength training emerges as a significant contributor to better health across various health status categories. Policymakers and healthcare professionals should consider these insights to develop targeted interventions for promoting healthy aging, acknowledging the cultural and socioeconomic factors of South Korea's aging population.
Hospital Managers' Decision-Making Puzzle
Authors: Hayati Yeganeh , Mosadeghrad Ali Mohammad , Arab Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Background: Decision-making is choosing one option from among different options. Most decision-making models were developed in the general industry. Specific decision-making models are needed due to the special nature of the hospital and its services. We aimed to propose and validate a decision-making model for hospital managers.
Methods: This research used the modified Delphi technique to develop and validate a decision-making model for hospital managers. A data collection form was used to collect data. The search of English databases covered the period from 1990 to 2020. The first draft of the model was introduced through a scoping review and semi-structured interviews. Two rounds of Delphi were conducted with 33 experts to verify the proposed model.
Results: Many factors affect the quality and outcome of a hospital manager's decision. The decision- making model developed in this study has 10 constructs grouped into three components (i.e., inputs, processes, and outputs). These constructs include decision maker, decision implementer, organization, client, subject, analysis, identification, evaluation & selection, implementation and control. This model provides a guide for each decision stage and determines the conditions necessary for a good decision.
Conclusion: Using the decision-making puzzle and considering the set of inputs, processes, and outcomes of the decision making together alongside with specifying the details of each decision-making stage make it easy for hospital managers to decide. Such a scientific, objective and systematic approach in decision-making will result in desired results for staff, patients, managers and the hospital. This puzzle is also a good tool for pathology of hospital managers' decisions.
Impact of Curing Periods on the Evaluation of Thermal, Mechanical Properties, and Energy Consumption of Concrete Buildings
Authors: Talhaoui Abdallah , Fezzioui Naima , Benidir Adel
Published: May 2024

This study examines the impact of the curing period on the thermal and mechanical properties of concrete and its subsequent effect on building energy consumption. The research methodology is divided into two parts: experimental and simulation. In the experimental section, concrete specimens were created using regular concrete with a dosage of cement of 350 Kg/m³, and curing periods were varied (without curing, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days) to assess thermal conductivity, density, ultrasonic pulse velocity, and compressive strength at 28 days. The results indicated that compressive strength increased by 71% between uncured and 28-day cured specimens, ultrasound propagation speed increased by 15%, and thermal conductivity increased by 31% with longer curing periods. A simulation using TRNSYS software estimated the energy consumption of a reference building with varying concrete properties based on the curing period. The simulated building consisted of three rooms, a hall, and a kitchen, with double exterior walls of 25 cm thickness and interior walls of 10 cm thickness. The findings revealed that longer curing periods contributed to increased energy consumption in the building. This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between curing periods, concrete properties, and their effect on the energy efficiency of concrete buildings.
Internationalization ecosystems: a framework proposal for the international business theory
Authors: Costa Júnior João Florêncio da , Calazans Dinara Leslye Macedo e Silva , Andrade Adrianne Paula Vieira de , Araújo Afrânio Galdino de
Published: May 2024

Objective: The research proposes an original theoretical framework to explain the nature, uniqueness, and dynamics of the Internationalization Ecosystem (INT-E), streamlining the integration of contemporary International Business (IB) theories into an ecosystemic perspective. Method: A systematic literature review (SLR) was carried out to identify the different types of studies focused on internationalization from an ecosystemic perspective, followed by a thematic analysis, which determined the framework’s key conceptual constructs. Main Results: An INT-E framework was conceptualized, integrating business, entrepreneurial, innovation, and platform ecosystems, extracting pivotal elements to enhance its theoretical and practical dimensions within the realm of IB studies. Relevance/Originality: The INT-E concept is underexplored in IB literature, especially in an ecosystemic context. It is typically seen as part of broader ecosystems like entrepreneurship or digital platforms, but here a new conceptual perspective is proposed, opening avenues for further inquiry. Theoretical / Methodological Contributions: Theoretically, by conceiving the INT-E framework, the research encourages the pursuit of studies on ecosystem integration and replication, which is still incipient in most IB literature. Methodologically, the application of the thematic analysis enhances the qualitative aspect of studies in IB theory. Social / Managerial Contributions: The framework serves as a tool for enhancing internationalization strategies across various dimensions, including export promotion, foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction and ecosystem integration.
A Study to Measure the Potential Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Academic Integrity
Authors: Duane Aidan
Published: May 2024

Platform business models like Uber Ride or Airbnb Lodging enable innovative business models by operating digital platforms to connect providers and consumers of products and services in two-sided markets. A particular challenge with platform business models is designing an appropriate revenue model to capture value. This paper presents a taxonomy that classifies the different dimensions and characteristics of revenue models for platform business models. A proven taxonomy development method is used that includes a review of current literature related to platform business models. The taxonomy provides a comprehensive classification of platform revenue models and is applied to a real-life case. The results of this paper include a UML class model and a final taxonomy with 14 dimensions and 64 characteristics. The paper contributes to the design process of novel platform business models and expands the understanding of how digital platforms can generate revenues.
Analysis of Development and User Aspects of ePrescription in Slovenia
Authors: Rant Živa , Stanimirović Dalibor
Published: May 2024

Slovenia has well-developed eHealth solutions. One of these is ePrescription, which enables the electronic prescription of medicines and their dispensing in pharmacies. With few exceptions, the everyday functioning of the healthcare system ground to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. New treatment protocols and the risk of infection meant that health professionals faced major challenges in their work. Patients tried to reduce the number of personal visits to healthcare institutions as much as possible, both out of fear of infection and in response to the changes introduced in healthcare provision and the various restrictions put in place. Because of the exceptional circumstances, other inherent factors and pressure from patients, health professionals began to make more intensive use of eHealth solutions. The ePrescription solution was already in general use at this time and proved extremely important in ensuring the prescription of medicines. The paper will describe the ePrescription solution in detail, illustrate its development and, with the help of data from statistics and business intelligence modules, analyse its use.
Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis as a Tool for Indivudual and Organizational Decision Support in Technology Adoption: Revealing the Potential
Authors: Kumbure Mahinda Mailagaha , Luukka Pasi
Published: May 2024

As the digital economy and society rapidly grow, individual and organizational adaptation to technology has gained substantial concern across various sectors. However, this process involves many challenges, including uncertainty and complexity arising from factors such as the reliability, feasibility, and compatibility of technologies. Based on evidence from existing literature, this study proposes applying the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) approach as a valuable tool in investigating associated challenges and complex configurations of influential factors within the context of individual and organizational technology decision-making in technology adoption. The fsQCA has emerged as a popular tool in qualitative analysis, particularly in recent years, where its use has grown substantially. This paper conducts a systematic literature review of journal articles published between 2015 and 2023 using fsQCA, focusing on digital transformation, AI, IoT, e- and m-commerce applications, digital assistants, business analytics, sustainable development, and machine learning. This study offers a detailed review of related research, the implications of the identified trends, and the potential for future research utilizing fsQCA to explore performance and human behavior in technology adoption and organizational technology decision-making contexts.
Responsible Implementation of AI in Higher Education: Ethical Factors Guiding Dutch IT Teachers
Authors: van Meerten John , Smit Koen , van Steenbergen Marlies , Berkhout Matthijs
Published: May 2024

This study explores the ethical factors that influence teachers in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Employing a mixed methods approach, which includes a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), two focus groups involving IT teachers, a survey, and four interviews, a total of 37 ethical factors were identified through the SLR & focus groups. The ethical factors identified from the literature review and focus groups highlight the nuanced perspectives surrounding the use of AI implementation. The results from the survey and interviews provide an initial step toward further exploration and generalization of the research findings. The findings contribute to a refined understanding of ethical considerations in AI use for teachers, offering valuable insights for higher education stakeholders. The study not only enhances ethical knowledge in AI implementation but also underscores the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping ethical decision-making within the higher education landscape.
Decision Analytics—Less Expected Motivators for HEPA Programs
Authors: Carlsson Christer
Published: May 2024

There is a need to raise the physical activity levels in the population as this will give significant savings in healthcare costs, both long- and short term. This has motivated numerous projects and campaigns during the last 15-20 years, which mostly have not produced any long-term, and not any significantly positive results. We need “some better ways”, which build on the design of programs for young elderly (our target group) that get adapted to and adopted for sustained use. Decision analytics could be a possible approach to find the wanted “better ways”. The DigitalWells program is a first implementation of decision analytics with (at least) partial answers to the complaint - “you cannot be sure that time spent will actually give sufficient health effects” – a key reasons why exercise programs are discontinued. DigitalWells is a digital ecosystem, an effective and useful context for advanced digital analytics, which offers better forms for user guidance and support.
The Factors That Influence the Adoption of Tools That Improve the Agile Way of Working and Continuous Improvement at the Dutch Central Government
Authors: Wieringa Rene , Morsch Paul , Ravesteijn Pascal , Bronsgeest Wouter
Published: May 2024

Due to the changing technological possibilities of services, the demands that society places on the level of service provided by the Dutch Central Government (DCG) are changing rapidly. To accommodate this, the Dutch government is improving its processes in such a way that they become more agile and are continuously improved. However, the DCG struggles with the implementation of improvement tools that can support this. The research described in this paper aims to deliver key factors that influence the adoption of tools that improve the agile way of working and continuous improvement at the DCG. Therefore, a literature review has been conducted, from which 24 factors have been derived. Subsequently, 9 semi structured interviews have been conducted to emphasize the perspective of employees at the DCG. In total, 7 key factors have been derived from the interviews. The interviewees consisted of both employees from departments who already worked with tools to improve agile working and continuous improvement as well as employees from departments who haven’t used such tools yet. An important insight based on this research is that the aims, way of working and scope of the improvement tools must be clear for all the involved co-workers.
Relaxing or Exciting? Mobile Emotion Recording in Natural Settings
Authors: Mitas Ondrej , Wielenga Ben , Evers Kees , Farkić Jelena , Ward Peter , Klijs Jeroen , Bastiaansen Marcel
Published: May 2024

The health benefits of experiencing nature are well-known. Several established theories, such as attention restoration, biophilia, and awe theories, suggest that lowered emotional arousal is a mechanism of the health effects of experiencing nature. This has not been tested in nature walking experiences in the field, and has not accounted for the recent trend of constructing built features such towers, bridges, and museums to bring visitors in closer touch with nature. Wearable skin conductance recording technology has recently opened this avenue for research. The present study shows that these built features were associated with lower emotional arousal than natural areas, or than purely functional built features. However, individuals reporting improvment in health over the visit experienced relatively lower arousal in natural areas, yet higher arousal at built features such as bridges, towers, and museums aimed to bring them closer to nature. These effects point to biophilia and attention restoration occurring in natural environments, while built features focused on nature may be triggering awe.
It’s a Match! – Finding the Perfect Participants for Health Research. Study on the Willingness to Share Health Data with a Research Referral Portal
Authors: Mandl Melanie , Malin Christine , Thalmann Stefan
Published: May 2024

Finding suitable participants is a big challenge for health research and is considered a significant barrier. Research referral portals (RRPs) matching participants with requirements of researchers are intended to overcome this barrier. Here, the willingness to share health data is the key success factor for this data-driven matching process. However, the variables and incentives influencing the willingness to share have not been researched in this specific context so far. Therefore, this article presents a two-stage study exploring individuals’ willingness to share personal health data with RRPs conducting two focus group interviews (n=13) and an online survey (n=1,223). The study investigated the willingness to share data among individuals for RRPs and identified five influencing data categories. We also identified factors such as attitudes towards technology, altruism, and science affecting willingness to share. Practical implications include refining matching processes and enhancing data security, while longitudinal studies are suggested for broader insights.
Repeat After Me: Dynamic Workouts for The Wellbeing of Elderly Individuals with Dementia
Authors: van de Hoef Annemae , Leewis Sam , Smit Koen , Slingerland Mark , Kaiser Larissa , Saukko Katariina , van Gend Ruben , de Haas Mirjam
Published: May 2024

In the past two decades, social robots have been utilized in the healthcare of elderly individuals with dementia to assist in exercising and companionship. In this research, we investigated whether elderly individuals with dementia were more engaged when receiving varying mobility sessions from a social robot than non-varying mobility sessions. Groups of elderly individuals with dementia (N=18) of differing dementia levels participated in three exercise sessions either with varying sessions (n=9) or with non-varying sessions (n=9). Our results show a small improvement in engagement in varied sessions compared to non-varied sessions, however, the difference was not significant. Additionally, the study gives insights into the application of this technology and the challenges involved in conducting this type of experiment.
The Use of Neutralisation Techniques in the Context of Responsible Online Shopping: A Latent Profile Analysis
Authors: Makkonen Markus , Frank Lauri , Holkkola Matilda , Paananen Tiina
Published: May 2024

Although many consumers use various neutralisation techniques to eliminate the anticipated guilt that results from not engaging in responsible consumption, the use of such techniques in the context of responsible online shopping has attracted little attention in prior research. In this study, we aim to address this gap by examining (1) whether it is possible to segment consumers in terms of their use of neutralisation techniques to eliminate the anticipated guilt that results from not engaging in responsible online shopping and (2) how these segments potentially differ from each other in terms of demographics (e.g., gender, age, and income), online shopping frequency, and anticipated guilt. The examination is based on 478 responses from Finnish consumers that were collected in spring 2023 and are analysed with latent profile analysis. Our findings suggest the existence of four distinct consumer segments with several differences between them in terms of demographics and anticipated guilt.
Designing a Process Model of Integrated Lifelong Provision of Healthcare to Patients
Authors: Rant Živa , Kern Tomaž
Published: May 2024

During a period of treatment, patients come into contact with a variety of health providers at different levels of the health system. Gaps can form between individual treatments. Judging from experiences in other sectors, such as industry, viewing patient care as a process could be one of the factors in a successful solution. The basic research method will be the Design Science Research approach. The research will explore the intersection of business processes, healthcare provision and digital transformation. The result will be an artefact - a conceptual organizational process model of the lifelong integration of patient care. We would like to demonstrate that understanding healthcare provision as a lifelong organisational process has a significant positive effect on reducing organisational and information gaps between different instances of treatment.
Developing Public Values Based AI Systems Using Value Sensitive Design
Authors: Slingerland Erik , Ongena Guido , van Steenbergen Marlies
Published: May 2024

The growing prevalence of AI systems in society, has also prompted a growth of AI systems in the public sector. There are however ethical concerns over the impact of AI on society and how this technology can impact public values. Previous works do not connect public values and the development of AI. To address this, a method is required to ensure that developers and public servants can signal possible ethical implications of an AI system and are assisted in creating systems that adhere to public values. Using the Research pathway model and Value Sensitive Design, we will develop a toolbox to assist in these challenges and gain insight into how public values can be embedded throughout the development of AI systems.
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Authors: Sousa Fabiana Costa de , Cavalcante Márcia Suany Dias
Published: May 2024

Este artigo se propõe apresentar uma proposta de sequência didática, na qual a prática docente possa conduzir o ensino das propriedades textuais, articulando os gêneros orais e escritos, especificamente, partido do gênero Debate até à produção escrita do Artigo de opinião. Fez-se uma pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica, cujas fontes principais foram Bakhtin (2000); Marcuschi (2008); Koch (2017) e Antunes (2003). Apresentou-se uma sequência didática por meio dos gêneros textuais Debate e Artigo de Opinião, cujo modelo de inspiração metodológica foi o dos pesquisadores de Genebra Dolz, Noverraz e Schneuwly (2004). O ensino do texto em sala de aula é fundamental para que o aluno possa construir seus argumentos e estar consciente de que os gêneros textuais estudados na escola não são diferentes do que são vivenciados fora dela e que o professor tem essa função de ensinar a língua, conforme a concepção sociointeracionista cognitiva do texto.
FAKE NEWS NO PROCESSO ELEITORAL BRASILEIRO DE 2018:
Authors: Lisboa Andréia Muniz , Soares Thiago Barbosa
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar os efeitos de sentido materializados em uma Fake News retirada da agência de checagem de notícias, APF (2018), que circulou nas vias midiáticas durante as eleições presidenciais brasileiras de 2018. Nosso aporte teórico metodológico ancora-se, sobretudo, nos trabalhos derivados da análise do discurso de filiação pecheutiana, a partir do qual mobilizamos as noções de formação discursiva e de memória discursiva. Os gestos de descrição e interpretação mobilizados na análise mostram a formação discursiva do político corrupto, atualizando a memória discursiva do acontecimento histórico dos processos do Mensalão e Operação Lava Jato, que culminou na prisão do ex-presidente Lula. A movimentação de sentido da materialidade instaura a elaboração de uma rede discursiva, convocando sítios de significância que fazem retomar os já ditos “Lula ladrão” e “Bandido bom é bandido morto” cujos sentidos apontam um discurso moralista atravessado pelo discurso de ódio que fabrica a retórica do cidadão de bem versus cidadão do mal.
OBSERVATÓRIO DE NEOLOGISMOS:
Authors: Munhoz Estella Maria Bortoncello , Eckert Kleber
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem como foco a análise de neologismos. A neologia é a designação de processos de criação lexical e o resultado dessa criação se denomina neologismo. Os neologismos se relacionam com a expansão do léxico conforme a necessidade e a criatividade dos falantes, além de dialogarem com as constantes transformações pelas quais as línguas passam. Para a realização da pesquisa, foram analisados possíveis neologismos encontrados no site da revista Mundo Estranho, retirados de publicações da seção Cultura. Por meio do critério lexicográfico, percebeu-se que dentre as 43 palavras selecionadas como possíveis neologismos, 32 o eram de fato. Além da predominância de estrangeirismos, parte dos vocábulos localizados foram formados por sufixos produtivos que possuem ocorrência no idioma, isto é, que contêm características morfológicas presentes na Língua Portuguesa.
Aheng Di Helbestên M. Zahir Ertekin De
Authors: Akgül Halil
Published: May 2024

Di helbestê de aheng bi hin teknîkên rîtmê ve saz dibin. Ahenga derekî (kêş) û ahenga navekî (serwa, paşserwa, dubarekirin, cînas û ww.) karîgeriya helbestê xurttir dikin. Helbestên klasîk bi awayekî tund xwe bi van hêmanan ve girêdane lê helbestên nûjen ku di çarçoveya nûxwaziyê de kemilîne, xwe ji van qaliban rizgar kirine lê pê re jî ji hin hêmanên ahengê bêpar mane. Digel vê, helbesta serbest ahenga xwe bi teknîkên cuda bidest xistiye. Ahenga helbestê çawa ku karîgeriya helbestê xurttir dike û wê dixe bazineya estetîkê, şêwaza helbestvan jî diyar dike. M. Zahir Ertekin bi du pirtûkên xwe yên helbestê (Nêrgiza Lam û Elîfê, 2016 – Xeyalên Kehrebayî, 2020) ve nûnerekî helbesta kurmancî ya nûjen e. Me helbestên wî ji aliyê kêş, serwa, paşserwa û dubarekirinê ve li ber çavan raxist. Bi alîkariya Microsoft Word û Microsoft Excelê me rêjeya dengan, dubarekirina deng û peyvan tesbît kirin. Di helbestan de kêşa ‘erûzê ya tekûz nayê dîtin, ji nav 119 helbestan 12 helbest bi kêşa xwemalî ne, helbestên din jî an bi kêşa kêm a ‘erûzê an jî bi awayê serbest in. Bikaranîna serwa û paşserwayê qels e. Di dubarekirina deng û peyvan de hin deng û peyv bêtir derdikevin pêş. Ev rewş di herdu pirtûkan de jî bi heman awayî ye.
Türk Edebiyatı Matbuatının İhmal Edilen Bir Türü “Tahkikat/Anket/Soruşturmalar” Üzerine Bir Bakış: Anketler Işığında Türk Edebiyatının İç 100’ü (Tahlil-Metin- Açıklama), Selçuk Atay, Ihlamur Akademi, İstanbul, 2024, C.1: 615, C.2: 608, C.3:525, C.4: 522, C.5:368 Sayfa, ISBN: 978-625- 98997-5-6.
Authors: İnci Naciye
Published: May 2024

Fransızca “enquéte” sözcüğünden dilimize girmiş olan anket, süreli yayınlar içerisinde anlam kazanarak bir tür hâline gelmiştir. Süreli yayının birer parçaları olan sanatkâr ve anketler, sanatkârın biyografisine dair bilinen ve bilinmeyen yönlerinin, eserleri ile ilgili kapsamlı bir bilginin, onun yaşam biçimini ve düşünce dünyasını yansıtması yönüyle edebiyat araştırmaları için bir kaynak niteliğindedir. Bu çalışmada süreli yayınlarda edebî hayatın nabzını tutan anketleri 5 ciltlik bir külliyat hâlinde Cumhuriyet’in 100. Yılına armağan olarak Doç. Dr. Selçuk Atay tarafından yayına hazırlanan Anketler/Soruşturmalar Işığında Türk Edebiyatının İç 100’ü (Tahlil-Metin-Açıklama) adlı kitabı incelenmiştir. Anket metinleri sanatkârların biyografik bilgilerine, sanat anlayışlarına, edebî dönemin sosyal, siyasi alt yapısını, dönemin şartları ve edebî meselelerini, muhitlerini ve eserlerini tanıtması bakımından; sanatkârın gözünden devrindeki başka sanatkârlar ile ilgili sanatı ve eseri hakkındaki fikir ve düşüncelerinin tanıtılmasını ve edebiyat tarihçiliğine katkı sağlaması yönüyle bu külliyat çalışması edebiyat ve sanat dünyası için önemli bir kaynak niteliğindedir.
La construcción del punto de vista en el tratamiento informativo sobre conflictos socioambientales. Análisis de los diarios El Comercio y La República en el caso Repsol entre el 16 de enero y 14 de abril de 2022
Authors:   , Alvarez Wong Alonso Samuel
Published: May 2024

Este trabajo de investigación examina la construcción del punto de vista en el tratamiento informativo a partir de los relatos informativos de los diarios El Comercio y La República durante la cobertura que realizaron ambos medios sobre el derrame de petróleo de Repsol en Ventanilla entre el 16 de enero de 2022 y el 14 de abril de 2022. En este trabajo se analizan y exploran los relatos informativos de ambos medios y la construcción de su punto de vista plasmado implícitamente a partir de categorías de análisis que permiten identificarlo. Esta investigación explora a través de una herramienta con 7 categorías de análisis las diversas variables en los relatos como las fuentes utilizadas, enfoque del relato, la puesta en escena del apoyo visual, la importancia otorgada al relato por parte del diario, género periodístico, los personajes utilizados y las denominaciones a los mismos. Este trabajo presenta los conceptos de tratamiento periodístico, construcción del punto de vista, conflictos socioambientales y periodismo socioambiental.