bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O USO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NO SISTEMA DE APOIO À DECISÃO NAS EMPRESAS NA REGIÃO DE ARARAQUARA
Authors: Dolce Eduardo Henrique , Farina Renata Mirella , Florian Fabiana
Published: November 2024

This article investigates the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in companies in Araraquara, SP, and its importance in decision-making. Organizations are increasingly integrating AI into their projects, recognizing benefits such as cost reduction and increased productivity. Decision Support Systems, which use predictive models, allow managers to process large volumes of data and respond quickly to market dynamics. Despite still moderate implementation in some sectors, AI has demonstrated positive impacts on decisions and trend forecasting. However, barriers such as the high cost of implementation and a lack of confidence in the technologies limit its adoption. The survey reveals that although companies recognize the benefits of AI, acceptance remains limited. The expectation is that the use of Artificial Intelligence will increase, thus requiring employee training and technical support to increase its benefit. The survey suggests that education about Artificial Intelligence is crucial to its acceptance and success in organizations.
DROGAS E COSMÉTICOS MAIS PRESCRITOS EM DERMATOLOGIA PEDIÁTRICA: DOSES E PECULIARIDADES
Authors: Cacau Bianca Lopes , Almeida Denise Evelyn Machado de , Santos Karina Rodrigues dos
Published: November 2024

As diferenças nas peles dos recém-nascidos, lactentes e crianças em relação aos adultos são mais acentuadas quanto menor é a idade, acarretando diferenças nas apresentações e tipos de dermatoses, bem como no manejo.  A população pediátrica possui mecanismos farmacocinéticos e farmacodinâmicos próprios, que levam a modificações nas doses, concentrações, durações, formas e vias de administração dos medicamentos. Portanto, esse estudo objetiva elaborar um manual acerca dos tratamentos em dermatopediatria, de fácil entendimento, para profissionais de saúde, a partir do estudo sobre a dermatoses e os fármacos usados para lesões de pele na infância. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, a partir da pesquisa na LILACS, Science direct, Google Acadêmico, PUBMED e Scielo, com os descritores DeCS/MeSH “dermatology” “pediatrics” “treatment”, utilizando artigos dos últimos 10 anos, nas línguas inglesa, portuguesa e espanhola, além da pesquisa em bulas de medicamentos aprovados pela ANVISA, publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Foram selecionados 26 dos 56 artigos obtidos, com identificação das afecções dermatológicas mais prevalentes, bem como seu tratamento. Concluiu-se que esse público, prevalente em doenças dermatológicas, tem particularidades quanto a administração e ação dos fármacos, necessitando de adequações na prescrição dos medicamentos.
IMPACTO DA GRAVIDEZ NA ADOLESCÊNCIA: UMA ANÁLISE BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Lucena Emanuelly Clara Ambrósio de , Balbino Mayra Emanuelly Silva , Albuquerque Victória Júlya Alves de , Lima Antônio Gustavo Sobral , Cavalete Eduardo Nunes de Lima , Barros Sobrinho Heraldo Cordeiro
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo busca analisar as consequências da gravidez precoce, que é um problema significativo de saúde pública. Ele foca nas repercussões socioeconômicas, culturais e educacionais desse fenômeno e nas questões associadas, como prematuridade, baixo peso ao nascer e mortalidade infantil. O estudo conclui que a gravidez na adolescência é amplamente influenciada por condições sociais desfavoráveis e pela falta de educação sexual acessível e abrangente. Além disso, relata a necessidade de políticas públicas voltadas para a educação sexual e campanhas preventivas, especialmente para adolescentes em situação de vulnerabilidade, a fim de reduzir as taxas de gravidez precoce e seus impactos na saúde e na vida dessas jovens.
Improper Omission as an Amplifier Device of the Criminal Statue in Colombia
Authors: Armando Noriega Ruiz  , José Luis Robles Tolosa  , Elina Marcela Meriño Ortega  , Andrés Felipe Soto Barrios
Published: November 2024

In the evolution of criminally relevant action in modern crime theory, social action has assumed a particular significance as a dogmatic element that enables the effective protection of legal assets in a society beset by risks. In the vast array of theories regarding the role of the guarantor and its legal and doctrinal development, as well as the jurisprudential extension of equivalence clauses of improper omissions that serve as amplifier devices of the criminal statue through an indirect adaptation, there is a need to identify the most effective means to shield legal assets, which allows for an imputation of passive conducts, despite having an active typical description. This introduces the controversial figure of the improper omission, which is used with the function of perfecting all of the structural elements of the criminal conduct. When an individual knows he is in a position of guarantor and is aware of the potential consequences, but fails to take action, having the means to prevent a foreseeable outcome, this device serves to enhance the criminal protection of legal assets, fostering social solidarity as the basis of the criminal justice system. This system, by satisfying the function of general prevention of the punishment, ideally dissuades the individual from committing crimes with the threat of penalty. These theories are fundamental to understanding criminal responsibility by improper omission in the context of the objective imputation theory. By guiding the evolution and delimitation of its application, they serve as a significant factor in criminal social control in Colombia.
The Protectionist (Interventionist) Economic Model and the Liberal Economic Model in Peru: 1961-2021
Authors: J. Adolfo Hinojosa Pérez
Published: November 2024

The objective of this research is to conduct a comparative analysis of the two models of growth and development that were applied in Peru over the past six decades (1961-2021). The objective is to conduct a comparative analysis of the Import Substitution Model (ISM) and the Liberal Model (LM), to determine which of these models has demonstrated superior performance in terms of economic growth and social welfare for the country. In this instance, the documentary and systematic review of the material obtained from both physical and virtual libraries was employed as a method. Consequently, a variety of economic indicators have been examined, including the primary indicator of economic growth, gross domestic product (GDP), to account for the effects of inflation and ensure the accuracy of the data. Furthermore, the principal social indicators have been examined and contrasted to gauge the nation's social well-being. The findings of the study demonstrate that the ML has demonstrably outstripped the MSI in terms of economic growth and the enhancement of social welfare for Peruvian society over the past three decades. However, it would be erroneous to assume that this model has entirely resolved the country's economic and social challenges.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Undergraduate Experience
Authors: Carmen M. Alegría-Bernal  , Jhan C. Fernández-Delgado  , Fernando S. Andía-Alegría
Published: November 2024

The objective of this article is to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AGI) as a learning tool in clinical practice, as perceived by clinical students of human medicine. To this end, six learning activities were devised and executed, employing diverse pedagogical approaches and AGI tools, with the objective of addressing various facets of clinical practice. These included the creation of explanatory material, literature analysis, the selection of clinical cases for publication, the development of self-assessment questions, the production of explanatory videos, and the creation of scientific posters. These activities were conducted during the clinical internships of the fifth year of the medical curriculum and were evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings indicated that the incorporation of GAI as a pedagogical instrument in the clinical training of medical students yielded a favorable influence on their motivation, self-assurance, satisfaction, competencies, and knowledge.  The students identified GAI as a novel, applicable, useful, and transferable tool and expressed interest in continuing to use it in the future. However, the results also indicated that students encountered certain challenges and difficulties in utilizing GAI as a learning tool, including overconfidence, resistance, and a lack of understanding. In conclusion, this study provides empirical evidence on the use of GAI as a learning tool for undergraduate medical students' clinical practices, and contributes to the knowledge base regarding the possibilities and challenges of GAI application in higher education.
Exploring the Impact of Mobile Library Services in Karnataka: A User Perspective
Authors: Arunkumar H. S. , Begum Khaiser Jahan
Published: November 2024

The study critically evaluates the utilization and impact of public library services, with an emphasis on mobile libraries, within Karnataka State. A meticulously designed questionnaire was distributed, collecting data from 840 users, achieving an impressive response rate of 88.88%. The objectives of the study are to assess the frequency and motivations behind library visits, analyze user awareness of available services, and gauge attitudes towards the effectiveness of mobile libraries. The findings revealed a significant prevalence of urban users, with students emerging as the most frequent patrons. Statistical analysis indicates no substantial variations in library usage across different demographic groups. The results highlight the crucial role of public libraries in facilitating knowledge and dissemination. The study suggests a need for enhanced awareness and engagement strategies, particularly in the use of mobile library services.
Fatores associados à sobrecarga de trabalho da enfermagem no Brasil
Authors: Luzia dos Santos Josilene , Gonçalves Pires Fernandes Ingridy Tayane , Aparecida Leoni Elaine , Aparecida Caetano Solange , Vieira Valdemir , Regino Magalhães Plínio , Regino Magalhães Lilian , Lopes Adriane , Batista Flores Péricles Cristiano , Corá Martins Laurelena , Justo Ferreira Márcia Zotti , Lima do Nascimento Aparecida , Flora de Melo Silvana
Published: November 2024

Reitera-se que o excesso de atividades desenvolve uma sobrecarga de trabalho para os enfermeiros e, assim, engendra diversas consequências. Logo, é essencial entender quais são os fatores associados em tal fato.  Objetivo: Investigar os fatores associados à carga excessiva de trabalho na enfermagem no Brasil, com o intuito de debater os principais resultados identificados na literatura científica. Métodos:  O estudo, uma revisão integrativa, foi realizado em setembro de 2024 com pesquisas nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e Lilacs, utilizando os descritores “Carga de Trabalho”, “Enfermeiros”, “Fatores de risco” e “Brasil”, combinados pelo operador booleano “AND”. Seguiu-se as seis etapas de Mendes, Silveira e Galvão (2008); foram selecionados 07 artigos finais. A pergunta central foi: “Quais são os fatores associados à sobrecarga de trabalho em enfermagem no Brasil?”. Resultados: Os estudos  indicam que a sobrecarga de trabalho dos enfermeiros está associada à Síndrome de Burnout, causada por baixa remuneração e falta de apoio institucional. Além disso, a alta demanda por atendimento, jornadas longas e condições inadequadas de trabalho, como falta de recursos e subdimensionamento das equipes, agravam a exaustão. O período pandêmico intensificou a pressão emocional e psicológica. Conclusão:A sobrecarga de trabalho na enfermagem, agravada pela pandemia de COVID-19, está associada a fatores como alta demanda, Síndrome de Burnout, baixa remuneração e falta de apoio.
Impactos e riscos da gravidez em Idade Avançada
Authors: Rodrigues de Freitas Nívia Larice , Carvalho Evaristo Alana , Ferreira Crescencio Nataline , Santesso Rafael Augusto , Araújo da Silva Tâmia Rayara Carvalho , Rodrigues Junqueira Gabriel Garcia , De Souza Raquel Delfina , Valadares Maria Luiza de Lima Alves , Ribeiro Jackson Silva , Da Silva Raimundo Ronaldo Barbosa , Farias Allyne Kelly Carvalho , Rocha Karla Layse Dantas , Nobre Paulo Victor Chaves
Published: November 2024

A tendência crescente de mulheres postergarem a maternidade, motivadas por fatores como carreira, estabilidade financeira e escolhas pessoais, aliada ao aumento da longevidade e aos avanços nos cuidados de saúde, tem tornado mais comum a gestação em idade avançada. No entanto, essa condição implica riscos tanto para a gestante quanto para o bebê. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar os impactos e riscos da gravidez em idade avançada, considerando as complicações para a gestante e o bebê, e discutir as recomendações médicas e o acompanhamento pré-natal adequados para essa faixa etária. Este estudo revisa qualitativamente a literatura sobre os riscos e impactos da gravidez em idade avançada, concentrando-se nas complicações para a mãe e o feto. Realizado entre janeiro e junho de 2024, a pesquisa utilizou artigos em português das plataformas SciELO, Google Scholar e PubMed. A gravidez após os 35 anos aumenta riscos médicos, como hipertensão e diabetes, e pode levar a parto prematuro e baixo peso ao nascer. Também traz desafios emocionais e sociais para a gestante. Acompanhamento médico e psicológico é crucial, e técnicas de reprodução assistida ajudam nessa faixa etária. A gravidez tardia traz riscos médicos e emocionais, exigindo monitoramento e apoio psicológico, além de planejamento e acesso a tecnologias reprodutivas.
A relevância do tratamento paliativo e o manejo da dor em pacientes críticos na UTI
Authors: Rodrigues de Freitas Nívia Larice , Evaristo Alana Carvalho , Guedes Martha Evangelista , Crescencio Nataline Ferreira , Santesso Rafael Augusto , De Assis Bruna Alves , Fontes Amanda de Araújo , Junqueira Gabriel Garcia Rodrigues , Tobias Diogo Felipe dos Santos , Da Silva Raimundo Ronaldo Barbosa , Dos Santos Milena Maria , Jales Sarah Borges de Andrade , Araújo Jaqueline Barros da Silva , Freire Alyne Maria Lima , Pereira Juan Felipe da Silva , Oliveira Isabelle Nascimento
Published: November 2024

As dificuldades de acesso aos cuidados paliativos e ao manejo da dor para pacientes críticos em UTIs trazem sérias consequências para o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos, além de impactarem emocionalmente suas famílias. A escassez de serviços especializados, somada às barreiras institucionais e à falta de treinamento específico, muitas vezes impede que pacientes em estado grave recebam o alívio necessário para suas condições. Este estudo analisa a importância de implementar estratégias colaborativas e interdisciplinares na área de cuidados paliativos nas UTIs, visando superar esses obstáculos e oferecer uma abordagem mais humanizada e eficaz. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de uma revisão da literatura em bases, como SciELO, Google Acadêmico e PubMed, utilizando termos como “cuidados paliativos em UTI”,”UTI”, “manejo da dor” e “qualidade de vida”. As consequências da falta de cuidados paliativos adequados incluem o agravamento do sofrimento físico e psicológico dos pacientes, além do desgaste emocional dos familiares e das equipes de saúde. Assim, é essencial que políticas de saúde e protocolos hospitalares priorizem a inclusão de cuidados paliativos no ambiente de UTI, promovendo capacitações e adotando um enfoque multidisciplinar. Com isso, é possível não apenas melhorar a saúde e dignidade dos pacientes críticos, mas também contribuir para o bem-estar dos profissionais, impactando positivamente a sustentabilidade do atendimento intensivo e o desenvolvimento de uma prática centrada no paciente e na família.
Sharing the Trauma
Authors: LaPorte Heidi Heft , Sweifach Jay , Linzer Norman
Published: November 2024

This article highlights the results of a qualitative study exploring the perceptions of front-line social workers about the use of therapist self-disclosure (TSD) to work through painful emotional distress subsequent to the disaster when working with clients in the aftermath of a catastrophic
event. This study was conducted with focus groups of social workers in health-care and social-service settings in the United States, Canada, and Israel. Transcripts were coded for themes and analyzed using the computer software package Atlas TI. The respondents identified a number of ethical
and practical dilemmas. Prominent among them was the use of TSD following a shared traumatic event. In this article, the discussion focuses on circumstances surrounding the use of TSD by practitioners during and immediately following disaster-based emergencies, such as the SARS epidemic in
Canada, 9/11, ongoing terrorist acts in Israel, and hurricanes in Florida. This article presents findings specific to TSD. These findings are part of a larger study that examined the impact of man-made and natural disasters on social work practice. The findings reveal a beginning understanding
about how and the extent to which TSD is and is not used in the therapeutic relationship when both client and therapist have experienced simultaneous trauma. We also offer a beginning set of recommendations for using TSD with disaster victims.
Encounters with stone: Missionary battles with idols in the southern New Hebrides
Authors: Bedford Stuart , Haskell-Crook Dijana , Spriggs Matthew , Shing Richard
Published: November 2024

A fundamental goal of Christian missionaries in the Pacific was to depose indigenous deities and substitute them with Christian beliefs. Hence, they were constantly battling indigenous idolatry and idols. The islands of the southern New Hebrides were the first locations in Melanesia where missionisation was attempted with strategies and philosophy heavily influenced by the practices of the London Missionary Society in Polynesia. On the island of Aneityum idols were primarily unmodified stones which were regularly offered to the church in a sign of conversion and which in some cases were incorporated into church buildings. Guided by oral traditions, a cache of such stones was excavated at the mission station at Anelcauhat, southern Aneityum. They highlight the ongoing negotiation between kastom and Christianity in Vanuatu that began more than 150 years ago.
Book Reviews
Authors: Emmitt Joshua
Published: November 2024

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Polynesian settlement of the Marquesas Islands: The chronology of Hanamiai in comparative context
Authors: Rolett Barry , Dye Thomas
Published: November 2024

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Hanamiai is a coastal dune site in the Marquesas Islands. The continuous cultural sequence extends from initial Polynesian colonization through European contact. We present a revised site chronology based on 14 new dates and Bayesian modeling of the entire series of 22 age estimates. Our results show that the start boundary for the earliest Hanamiai phase is AD 1160-1266 (95% credible interval). We also compared the Hanamiai chronology with the chronologies for seven other Marquesan sites. Finally, we estimated the tempo of Marquesan settlement and the age range for a transition in material culture from the Archaic to the Classic era.
Lapita Burials, a New Lapita Cemetery and Post-Lapita Burials from Malakula, Northern Vanuatu, Southwest Pacific
Authors: Bedford Stuart , Buckley Hallie , Valentin Frédérique , Tayles Nancy , Longga Numa F.
Published: November 2024

During archaeological excavations investigating Lapita period sites on the islands of Uripiv and Vao off the northeast coast of Malakula, northern Vanuatu, Lapita (8) and Post-Lapita burials (7) were recovered. These are the first prehistoric burials to be reported on in detail from northern Vanuatu and the site on Uripiv Island has since been confirmed as a Lapita cemetery, one of only three identified to date. The Uripiv cemetery is situated in a separate location to the contemporary midden dumping and habitation areas which has important implications for survey and excavation strategies. The Lapita burials on Vao were situated within the defined extent of the Lapita midden. The skeletal remains provide further rare information on the mortuary practices, health and social behaviour of both Lapita populations and their descendants which demonstrates distinctive change from 3000 to 2000 BP.
Polynesian origins: a biodistance study of mandibles from the Late Lapita site of Reber-Rakival (SAC), Watom Island, Bismarck Archipelago
Authors: Pietrusewsky Michael , Buckley Hallie , Anson Dimitri , Douglas Michele Toomay
Published: November 2024

Biological distance studies, especially those based on cranial and skeletal morphology, continue to provide physical anthropologists and bioarchaeologists with an exceptional set of mathematically based methods for understanding population relatedness and population history. Because of the demonstrated correlation between phenotypic and genotypic similarities, studies of cranial form, most notably cranial measurements, occupy a central role in modern biodistance studies. This paper examines the results of multivariate statistical procedures applied to measurements recorded in modern and prehistoric mandibles from the Pacific, including the largest sample of intact Lapita mandibles from the SAC site on Watom Island, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The results of this analysis demonstrate that the Lapita-associated mandibles from the SAC site are morphologically most similar to mandibles from eastern Melanesia and the Polynesian mandible series are closest to mandibles from Southeast Asia. As demonstrated in earlier biological distance studies based on craniometric data, the results of this new biodistance study support an ancestral Polynesian homeland in Wallacea and not one within geographic Melanesia.
Household Archaeology and ‘House Societies’ in the Hawaiian Archipelago
Authors: Kahn Jennifer
Published: November 2024

The house society model can serve as an important tool for testing models of increasing social complexity at the microscale in Polynesia. In this paper, I discuss the house society model in relation to household archaeology studies carried out in the Hawaiian archipelago. Hawaiian household archaeology studies commonly follow materialist approaches, which while touching upon ideational themes such as site proxemics, gender, or the kapu system (social proscriptions), typically privilege material data for establishing household wealth as a proxy for household rank and status. Given that the micro-scale level of the household allows for archaeologists to access traces of people’s everyday lives, including features of social life such as domestic ritual, links to the ancestors, and cosmogony, more humanistic interpretations are possible. It is here that the strength of the house society model comes into play, as a heuristic device for modeling the social lives of houses and the people who lived, worked, slept, ate, and worshipped within and around them. I explorethese themes through an analysis of household archaeology case studies in Hawai‘i, including those from Kawela (Moloka‘i), Kohala (Hawai‘i), and Miloli‘i (Kaua‘i).
Chief bilong PNG Akiologi: Papers in honour of Herman Mandui
Authors: Ford Anne , Leavesley Matthew , Summerhayes Glenn
Published: November 2024

This volume is in honour of a remarkable archaeologist – the late Mr Herman Mandui. Herman was the Deputy Director of the National Museum and Art Gallery of Papua New Guinea, an institution he worked for since 1993. Herman was only 45 when he left us due to meningitis complicated by tuberculosis. Yet, in the short time he was with us, he accomplished more than most would in a dozen lifetimes.
Between Deterministic and Random Process in Prehistoric Pacific Island Abandonment
Authors: Leppard Thomas Peter
Published: November 2024

The cause or causes of prehistoric island depopulation in the Pacific remain a subject of debate. Explanations have tended either to focus on the inherent environmental limitations of the ‘Mystery Islands,’ or the unviability of small populations. It is argued in this paper that these factors are functionally related (low carrying capacity drives exaggerated demographic stochasticity), but that this recognition cannot account for why some small, otherwise fragile islands were not depopulated. It is suggested that we should recognize a causal role for both less, as well as more, deterministic processes. Late Holocene climate change and the spatial aspects of pathogen transfer through the Pacific are highlighted as types of process which may have rendered already liminal populations ultimately unfeasible.
Experimental Kūmara Gardens at Whatarangi, Palliser Bay and Robin Hood Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand: Results after 23 Years
Authors: Leach Foss
Published: November 2024

Two experimental gardens of kūmara (Ipomoea batatas), one on each side of Cook Strait, were planted and harvested without fertiliser for a period of 14 and 23 years respectively. The mean annual yield for the garden on the north side of Cook Strait was 10.2 tonne/ha and 7.5 tonne/ha for the southern garden. More than 90% of tubers harvested weigh less than 100g. Yields fluctuated considerably, but did not decline over time. We monitored rainfall, sunshine hours, air and soil temperatures, and several soil chemical characteristics. Some correlations with yield were found, but do not account for the high degree of variation in annual yield. Between plant variation in yield was a similar order of magnitude as annual variation. No correlation was found between seed size and individual plant yield. Several soil nutrients decline significantly over time. Conversely, phosphorus consistently rises over time in both gardens, starting about 10mg/L and rising to c.50 mg/L after 12 years. This is attributed to vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) around the root system of  kūmara.  A minor sub-project with taro, Colocasia esculenta, shows success on both sides of Cook Strait. Results from the research were modeled to estimate pre-European population size in Palliser Bay
Collaboration Between the Faculty and Librarians to Improve Students’ Information Literacy Skills at Strathmore University
Authors: Wambui Kamau Grace , Odhiambo Adika Fredrick
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The current information explosion poses challenges in finding relevant information to individuals including university students. Therefore, there is need for students to be taught information literacy (IL) skills to enable them find relevant information for their discourses effectively and efficiently. This can best be achieved through faculty-librarians collaboration. The purpose of this study was to investigate the collaboration between the faculty and librarians in improvement of information literacy skills of all students at Strathmore University.Methodology – This was a case study of Strathmore University. A sample size of 40 respondents was purposively selected from a target population of 500 comprising of students, the faculty and librarians. Data was collected through structured interviews as well as documentary review. Data was analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics.Findings – The study found that Strathmore University has embraced information literacy training. There exists limited faculty-librarian collaboration in IL training where the faculty provides scheduling of the timetable for the trainings, research assignments as well as involving the librarians in the assessment of originality of students’ assignments. The librarians conduct the IL trainings and assist in the assessment of originality of students’ assignments. However, more faculty-librarian collaboration is needed. The study recommends the integration of the IL course into the curriculum across disciplines.Implications – The findings of this study may benefit students by improving their information literacy as a result of improved faculty-librarians collaborative training.Originality – The study was original in terms of focus. It fills a void on recent research on faculty-librarian collaboration in Information literacy training.
Analyses of mwoch: Acholi nicknames
Authors: JP Odoch Pido , K Pido Donna
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – Mwoch is an Acholi term for various poetic pronouncements. Depending on the frequency of use and popular reaction, such pronouncements can define individual identity or become community nicknames that work like national anthems. In general, mwoch are folkloric, metaphoric or panegyric statements of opinion on life; in this article, we translate mwoch as nicknames whose main cultural landscape is the Acholi of Northern Uganda.
Methodology – Discourse analysis, participant observation, and interviews dating back to the 1940s were among the parameters we used. Yet, we fear that overindulgence in mainstream research methods will ‘get us stuck in a tar baby’ (Disney Walt, 1946).
Findings – Though ‘getting stuck in a tar baby’ is culturally North American, it is similar to the Acholi folktale entitled ododo pa apwoyo, oculli ki won poto ngor (tale of the hare, wildcat and the owner of a field of cowpeas). The Hare and Wildcat used to steal the cowpeas; the owner noted goings-on but could not catch the culprits. The theft continued until the owner conceived and crafted a beautiful girl (tar baby) from the latex of a rubber tree and placed it in his field of cowpeas. When the two came to steal the crop, they saw the tar baby, engaged with it and got stuck.
Implications – Although Acholi and American folktales strike similar notes, Acholi folktales are often different since they are largely verbal rather than visual and metaphoric rather than overt. Unless analysed and discussed, meanings in such expressions may remain hidden and rather useless to stakeholders, including scholars.
Originality – This is an original article whose main goal is to unravel the meanings, if not the knowledge, of a few selected Acholi nicknames.
Value of academic libraries in improving higher education institutions' knowledge management practices
Authors: Florence Vincent Mosha Neema , Ngulube Patrick
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – Academic libraries are widely recognised globally as necessary for improving knowledge management (KM) practices in higher learning institutions (HLIs). This study investigated the value of academic libraries in improving KM practices in HLIs.Methodology – A quantitative cross-sectional research design was conducted across academic libraries in selected HLIs in Tanzania. A systematic sampling technique was used to recruit librarians from academic libraries as study participants. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics® 29.0.2 statistical software.Findings – Findings revealed a low level of KM practices and a lack of KM training among respondents. Knowledge retrieval and access, along with knowledge capture and creation, were mentioned among the critical KM practices performed in academic libraries to enhance KM practices within HLIs. Furthermore, enhancing teaching, learning, research, and innovation were identified as notable benefits resulting from improved KM practices in HLIs. Respondents highlighted a scarcity of KM skills and competencies as the main challenge that limits academic libraries to improve KM practices in HLIs.Implications – The study will lead to a deeper understanding of the value of academic libraries in supporting KM practices in higher education. Policies will be formulated to implement the identified need. For instance, various policies need to be developed regarding the types of knowledge to be captured and preserved, the duration of preservation, and the methods of processing it.Originality – This study's uniqueness lies in the fact that limited research has been conducted by academic libraries in the country, and the findings indicate minimal efforts to embrace KM practices in HLIs.
Collection Development Models in Academic Libraries in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwusa Joseph
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The study investigated collection development models in academic libraries in South-South, Nigeria.Methodology – This study was designed as a descriptive survey. The population consisted of 30 academic collection development librarians purposively sampled from academic libraries in SouthSouth, Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a 3-point scale (Agreed- 3, Undecided- 2 and Disagree- 1) questionnaire. Out of the 30 questionnaires administered to respondents, 27 were retrieved and used for the study. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Findings – The study revealed that the main method for developing academic library collections was through purchase; respondents have adequate knowledge of “just-in-case” and “just-in-time” models of collection development; and that a majority of the respondents use the “just-in-time” model in building their library collections.Implications – As a result of insufficient funds to address purchase of library resources and embark on just-in-case model, chief librarians must advance and put forward fund raising strategies to circumvent government inability to provide funds adequately.Originality – To best knowledge of the author, this study is the first of its kind in investigating the application of “just-in-case” and “just-in-time” collection development methods in academic libraries in South-South Nigeria
Use of Massive Open Online Course for digital skills development by undergraduates in selected universities in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Johanna Otitoju Goodness , Ezinwa Nwagwu Williams
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The rationale of this study is to examine the use, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, and internet accessibility/availability of the use of MOOC for digital skills development by undergraduates in selected universities in Ibadan, Nigeria.Methodology – This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. This research targets 378 of the 21764 undergraduate students in private and public universities in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo state. Undergraduates are suitable targets for the adoption of MOOC because they are potential early adopters of information technologies and have diverse educational needs.Findings – A substantial portion of respondents (77.8%) utilised MOOC, with 72% enrolling and 60.8% completing their enrolled courses. Additionally, most agreed that MOOC surpass traditional classrooms (mean=3.24, SD=0.728) in clarity, while most students reported receiving adequate support during challenges. Except for IA/A, all the UTAUT variables significantly predicted undergraduate use of MOOC in the universities in Ibadan, Nigeria.Implications – The findings of this study suggest that MOOC is growing in acceptance and utilisation among students, thus indicating an embrace of digital learning methods in education. These results highlight the further exploration into the factors influencing MOOC adoption, touching more profound students' motivations and barriers that enhance course completion rates.Originality – This study stands out due to its comprehensive assessment of various factors influencing MOOC adoption and utilisation among students, offering a holistic view of their experiences and perceptions.
Mobilisation and Use of Alternative Funds by University Libraries in Nigeria
Authors: Onomeh Ubogu Janet
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – This paper investigated the level to which funds raised are used in solving financial problems in university libraries in Nigeria.Methodology – The study employed a descriptive survey to investigate fundraising in university libraries in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of eleven (11) heads of university libraries in South-South geo-political zone in Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study. Data was collected through structured questionnaires. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics.Findings – The study revealed that fundraising is necessary in university libraries because the institutions have limited options of coping with financial stress. The study concluded that there should be intensive effort to intensify fundraising efforts by university librarians. Librarians also need to utilise a wide array of fundraising approaches. There is also need for an appropriate structure to facilitate successful and well-organised fundraising efforts by libraries.Implications – Alternative sources of funds in libraries have become necessary in the face of meagre funding from the government against increasing expectations on the part of the university libraries. Also, there should be a concerted effort to embrace other unexploited means of fundraising by librarians.Originality – This is an original and empirical study which will serve as an eye-opener to librarians in raising funds for libraries.
Awareness and Adoption of Quick Response Code by Librarians in Universities in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria
Authors: Esoswo  Ogbomo Francisca , Irogbo Ishioma Faith
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – Quick response code is a barcode that stores readable  information using a digital device. They track information about products  frequently used in marketing and advertising campaigns. The study investigated  librarians’ awareness and adoption of quick response codes in universities in Delta  and Edo states, Nigeria.   Methodology – A descriptive survey design was employed to establish the  relationship between librarians’ awareness and the willingness to adopt QR codes  using a population of 124 librarians from 14 libraries in Delta and Edo states,  Nigeria. Frequencies were used to analyse the respondents' demographic  information, and the statistical mean (x) was used to answer the research  questions. The criterion mean was placed at 2.50.  Findings – Findings revealed that many librarians in Delta and Edo States  university libraries are familiar with QR codes. Librarians are willing to use QR  codes to market services to users, connect users directly to online resources, and  create codes for all primary library services to users. There is a significant  relationship between librarians' awareness and their willingness to adopt QR  codes in university libraries in Delta and Edo states.  Implications – The study recommended that more awareness campaigns be  organized to attract more librarians to QR codes. Originality – This is original research conducted to ascertain the level of awareness  and adoption of quick response codes by librarians in university libraries in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria.
Provision of Digital Reference Services in Selected Nigerian State University Libraries
Authors: Onomeh Ubogu Janet
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – This paper investigated provision of digital reference services in selected Nigerian state university libraries. The study examined how digital reference service can improve information service delivery to library users in Nigerian university libraries.Methodology – A survey research method was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 45 professional librarians from three university libraries. These are Delta State University Library, Abraka; Niger Delta University Library, Amasoma; and River State University of Technology library, Port Harcourt. The population of librarians in the three institutions was small. So, the whole population formed the sample size and was used for the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics.Findings – The study revealed that digital reference services offered in the university libraries include instructions, guidance, information and research assistance and consultation to library users. Social media like Facebook and Twitter, text-based chats, email correspondences, live chat and telephone communication are all channels through which digital reference services are delivered in the state university libraries studied. Effects of digital reference services on university libraries include increased patrons’ interactions, speed of service delivery to users and accessibility of information services. Challenges faced in the provision of digital reference services were low bandwidth in remote areas, hitches in downloading articles, slow Internet connection and insufficient support for reference librarians.Practical Implications – The findings will serve as a reference point for other university libraries considering offering digital reference service.Originality – This is an original research study. This study is the first of its kind in the study area
Human Factors Affecting the Preservation of Serial Materials: A Case Study of Federal University Libraries in North Central Nigeria
Authors: Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo , Efe Francis Ejedafiru , Olukotun, Victor Olukotun, Victor
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – This study examined the human factors that affected the  preservation of serial materials in federal university libraries in north-central  Nigeria. The objective was to analyse human factors influencing the preservation  of serial collections in federal university libraries.   Methodology – The study used a descriptive research design. The population was  250 librarians, while 196 was used as the sample. A self-created open-ended  questionnaire collected responses from librarians and library officers at federal  university libraries in north-central Nigeria.  Findings – The study revealed that human factors, such as theft and vandalism,  natural disasters, and rough treatment of serial items, impact the preservation of  these resources. The libraries use various preservation techniques, including dust  removal, laminating, shelf care, repairing faded inks, binding, and photocopying.  The statistically significant influence of human variables on preserving serial  materials in federal university libraries in central Nigeria was also made clear.  Librarians in these libraries had implemented some preservation strategies due to  the deteriorating nature of serial material and the associated effects of human  factors.  Implications – It was suggested, among other things, that university library  management regularly teach library employees to incorporate more preservation  techniques for serial items, like bleaching and pesticide use, microfilming, de acidification, and digitisation. Originality – This paper publishes the results of an original study on the human  factors which affect the preservation of serials in federal libraries in Nigeria.
Epistemic Deference and African Indigenous Knowledge Production
Authors: Kayode Fabidun Francis , Pius Olatunji Cyril-Mary
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – It is frequent to find in African indigenous knowledge production, instances of giving credence to the belief of another other than oneself, and accepting such belief as justification of one’s own epistemic claim. The argument pursued in this paper is that each epoch of the African has a reservoir of indigenous knowledge that is capable of meeting the demand of the continent at every point in time. The significance of doing this is to complement existing literature on African epistemology generally, making it logically coherent to conclude that epistemic deference is more relevant than has been acknowledged.Methodology – The paper has employed critical analysis and hermeneutic interpretation of theoretical data and data from history and culture of Yoruba (African) people.Findings – The paper argued in strong terms against the adoption of all pieces of acclaimed knowledge on the ground that since such were not conceived with Africa in mind, they will not yield what is desirably African. The position maintained in the paper is similar to the coherence theory of knowledge. It is a position that knowing does not take place until an idea had been conquered, internalised and coheres with one’s system and previously acquired knowledge on the level of the individual.Implications – This paper helps towards making the complementarity between truth, knowledge and epistemic difference a holistic organic system deeply and uniquely situated in African ontology.Originality – The paper has employed critical analysis and hermeneutic interpretation of theoretical data and data from history and culture
Maritime Discourse in Diachronic Aspect
Authors: Dumbadze Sopiko , Iakobidze Kristine
Published: November 2024

The work deals with the Georgian maritime discourse in different time ranges. It shows the impact of dominant languages on verbal communication of Georgian seafarers at different times and their trace not only in oral but in written languages.
The research is connected to the very topical issue today, the purity of the Georgian language that is highly debatable among linguists. Language, language system, language policy is a complex phenomenon, study of which is inexhaustible and comprehensive. The work aims to depict the state of the Georgian maritime discourse, existing problems and to review the ways of solving them. Accordingly, it sets the following goals: to review the maritime discourse, identify barbarisms and neologisms, make a contrastive analysis of the examples found, present the impact of the globalization role.
The synchronous and diachronic approaches used in the study reveal the influence of Russian and English on the Georgian maritime discourse. Nothing can stop the process of entering and establishing new lexical elements in a language. It is a continuous factor, but not all the words are capable of entering the base language, most of them disappear with time passage. Language in general has the ability to protect itself.
Modern vision in the use of liquid cargo operation simulators
Authors: Tsetskhladze Alexander , Zarbazoia Kristine
Published: November 2024

The cargo operation planning, the process of implementation is one of the most difficult tasks carried out on liquid cargo vessels. The chief officer’s task is to process a huge amount of information, accurately enter data into a special computer, consistently calculate the stages of the work, and finally the most important is to complete the task in the shortest period of time. In the implementation, less attention is paid to the economic use of cargo mechanisms, their wear, and fuel costs.
Despite the recommendations and strategies for the effective management of cargo operations, modern artificial intelligence has not yet fully replaced the mankind. We offer a modern and effective way to solve problems, such as maritime universities and maritime training center simulator classes’ students will search the most effective ways of cargo operation. The collaboration among vessel, university and terminal would be distance in the internet cloud, which provides: the ships’ crew work schedule reduction, a wide choice of cargo operations plans, selection of the optimal option, energy-saving, only target use of mechanisms, which finally lead to less wear and tear, fuel economy and, consequently reduction of CO2 pollution in the atmosphere. It will also reduce cargo operation time, thus reducing port and terminal fees. More over this principle of operation will increase the number of qualified personnel in the future and will be used in the future for remote control liquid cargo operations on unmanned vessels of future.
Network Strategies Logic
Authors:   University of Economics in Katowice, Poland, Czakon Wojciech
Published: November 2024

This paper adopts ab dominant logic perspective, i.e. conceptualization of business and critical resource allocation, in order to provide ab network strategies typology. The first type is based on structural logic and seeks positional, configuration and relational rents. The second logic is resource-based and views networks as ab resource access structure, ab critical resource per se and ab competence development challenge. Third, the value-creation and value-appropriation logic opens ways to exploit coopetition or ecosystems in firms’ strategies.
What is the cause of the reversed halo sign in this patient?
Authors: Du Plessis W
Published: November 2024

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