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The Motivation of Bilingual Students in Mathematics and Information Technology Education
Authors:   Bishop Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Milanova Silvena
Published: April 2024

This article examines what constitutes bilingualism in school. What is education for these students. What difficulties do bilingual students face in mathematics and information technology and whether teachers succeed in motivating them. Whether education is important to them and to what extent. Is attention paid to teaching bilingual students? The role of mathematics and information technology (IT) education for the integration of students in a bilingual environment?
What is Epistemological Anarchism?
Authors: Kilian Krzysztof J.
Published: April 2024

Epistemological anarchism is a methodological fallibilism, i.e. an approach according to which all scientific knowledge is not only provisional, but so are the methods of acquiring it. It is a belief that we are doomed to a provisional character of knowledge, yet the guide to this provisionality is a selected methodology. This conviction is contrasted with the belief that not only are we doomed to a provisional character of knowledge, but that we have no permanent guide to this provisional knowledge.
Educação ambiental com base em textos de divulgação científica como estratégia de ensino teórico-prático de ciências
Authors: Sousa Carlos Henrique da Silva , Oliveira Rômulo José Fontenele , Sousa Alessandra Palha Dias , Nery Francisa Marília Silva , Sousa Fernando Assunção , Aquino Flávia Lorena Alves de , Silva John Layonn de Sousa , Catapreta Jean Carlos Antunes , Oliveira Karla Costa Bezerra Fontenele , Oliveira Maria Eliete Gomes , Duarte Stefany dos Santos
Published: April 2024

A Educação Ambiental (EA) é um processo educativo que possui a intencionalidade de capacitar de forma individual e coletiva os indivíduos, construindo uma gama de valores, encargos e atitudes que levam à conservação e proteção do meio ambiente como um todo. O uso de estratégias de ensino como Textos de Divulgação Científica (TDC), viabiliza o alcance dos resultados pretendidos no ensino de EA. O objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar de que forma a educação ambiemtal, com base em textos de divulgação científica, pode ser usada como estratégia teórico-pratica no ensino de ciências. Justifica-se que a utilização desses textos, possibilita o acesso à informação de forma contextualizada e abre um leque de discussão dentro da sala de aula. Selecionamos, neste trabalho, TDCs voltados aos temas ambientais à luz de correntes de Educação Ambiental de acordo com Sauvé (2003), evidenciando mecanismos desencadeadores para debates nas aulas por meio da leitura e interpretação dos TDC, oferecendo subsídios ao professor de Ciências acerca da seleção e análise de TDC, podendo facilitar seu trabalho quanto à escolha dos textos mais adequados a seus objetivos pedagógicos. Concluiu-se que que as correntes de Educação Ambiental, propostas por Sauvé (2003), mostraram-se adequadas aos objetivos deste artigo, tendo em vista que permitem ao professor de ciências (ou leitor) ampliar seu repertório de estratégias pedagógicas quando da proposição de estudos ou atividades que envolvam a Educação Ambiental. A revista de divulgação científica, escolhida pela equipe de pesquisas, mostrou-se também adequada, face à grande quantidade e qualidade dos textos. Outro fator importante observado, apesar da revista demonstrar uma tendência à corrente da sustentabilidade, foi a diversidade de correntes, fato esse que demonstra a sua abrangência em Educação Ambiental e multiplica as possibilidades de aprendizado que podem representar.
UNA PROPUESTA DIALÉCTICA PARA LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LOS NEGOCIOS INTERNACIONALES
Authors: Sánchez Elías Sosa
Published: April 2024

Este trabajo destaca lo complejo que puede ser la implementación de una estrategia empresarial, en el mundo de los negocios internacionales, no tan solo para permanecer en el escenario y sobrevivir, sino también para estar en el nivel de la alta competencia del mercado global, encontrando que, las categorías de la dialéctica materialista son reflejo de una evolución del pensamiento, y que se vuelven relevantes en un escenario económico de incertidumbre también llamado caos, desarrollándose estas categorías no bajo un enfoque reduccionista, sino holístico, ya que la dinámica global de la competitividad así lo demanda. El éxito estratégico, no puede reducirse a una simple formula, sin embargo, si se toman en cuenta todos y cada una de las categorías y leyes de la dialéctica materialista, ha sido posible desarrollar, mediante la práctica, las costumbres mentales y formas de pensamiento que nos ayuden a liberar el poder creativo. Esto incrementa las posibilidades para producir conceptos estratégicos que tienen éxito y se obtenga una ventaja competitiva, respondiendo a nuestra principal interrogante: ¿Acaso existen en la actualidad categorías universales que puedan mejorar las estrategias competitivas de los negocios internacionales de México? Sin lugar a dudas, una parte son las categorías de la dialéctica y por otro lado integrarlas a un modelo esquemático en el que todas las categorías, así como, las leyes de la dialéctica confluyan en un solo propósito, esto hace interesante la propuesta, porque todo no tan solo tiene un sentido, sino que le da un significado preponderante para estudios futuros a nivel empresarial.
The Importance of Defining Cybersecurity from a Transdisciplinary Approach
Authors: Ferdousi Bilquis
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a transdisciplinary approach to define the field of cybersecurity. The main purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of the impact of cybersecurity in different aspects of life, improving the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary relation focusing on the impact of cybersecurity on other disciplines. The more specific purpose is to determine how cybersecurity professionals, including academics and researchers, can better approach cybersecurity as a transdisciplinary field to ensure data security and privacy. The paper focuses on how cybersecurity affects the different aspects of society, such as legal systems, online business and services, etc., on personal and organizational levels. Additionally, it focuses on how trans-disciplinarity involves academic researchers from different, unrelated academic disciplines as well as non-academic stakeholders or end-users to create new knowledge. Based on the extensive literature review on multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity, and transdisciplinarity research in cybersecurity, this study found that a transdisciplinary approach is needed to ensure cybersecurity in organizational and individual level. For that purpose, the academics, researchers, and practitioners from different disciplines must engage with their content extending beyond their traditional academic boundaries and reaching out to non-academic stakeholders or end-users of digital technology.
ChatGPT, Metaverses and the Future of Transdisciplinary Communication
Authors: Cowin Jasmin
Published: April 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has propelled human-machine interaction and immersive experiences to unprecedented levels. Current discussions revolve around Trans-disciplinarity, transdisciplinary communication, metaverses2, and a paradigm shift ushered in by ChatGPT, an intelligent conversational agent powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 architecture. Its integration into VR and metaverses for education and transdisciplinary communication is also being explored. The objective is to discuss and reframe ethical issues arising within the global discourse surrounding technology adaptation, and the innate promises, potential, and pitfalls. By examining the technical and ethical implications of such a potential integration, the paper aims to uncover the broader contexts of these advancements. A deeper understanding of the challenges ahead can be achieved by critically examining the risks and opportunities presented by ChatGPT, virtual realities, and metaverses. The paper emphasizes the need for initiative-taking measures to guide the development and deployment of these transformative technologies. Furthermore, the intersection of AI, VR, metaverses, education, transdisciplinarity, and transdisciplinary communication will be investigated and examined.
Trans-Disciplinary Communication for Policy Making: A Reflective Activity Study
Authors: Leon Cristo
Published: April 2024

This paper reports on a workshop conducted at the NSF's 2023 Eddie Bernice Johnson, INCLUDES National Network Convening: Sustaining Equity-Driven Systems Change, held in Washington, DC, from August 2-4, 2023. Titled "Enhancing Inclusivity through Expertise Sharing: A Reflective Group Activity on Effective Policy Development," the workshop employed Trans-Disciplinary Communication (TDC) as a methodological framework. Participants represented a cross-section of academia, nonprofits, federal agencies, and the general public, focusing on STEM Education, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and traditionally underrepresented groups (TUG). The paper delineates the protocol for eliciting robust participation and facilitating knowledge sharing. Subsequently, it scrutinizes the outcomes of these interactive discussions, culminating in an analysis of the broader implications of the activity. A significant finding emphasizes the pressing need for greater dissemination and divulgation by successful programs. A pivotal question underpinning this study is: How can Trans-Disciplinary Communication (TDC) be operationalized to foster equitable and innovative policy development in STEM fields? This inquiry fosters actionable steps and constructive dialogue toward achieving equity-driven systems change.
Digital Games in Education: An Interdisciplinary View
Authors: Oberer Birgit , Erkollar Alptekin
Published: April 2024

Digital games have emerged as a promising tool in educational settings, offering engaging and interactive experiences that improve student motivation and learning outcomes. This paper explores the interdisciplinary nature of the use of digital games in education, highlighting their potential impact across disciplines and subject areas. Drawing on literature from fields such as psychology, education, computer science, and game design, we examine the key elements of game-based learning, including serious games, gamification, game mechanisms, and player experience. We also discuss the criteria for selecting games in educational contexts and provide practical recommendations for finding and modifying games to meet specific learning objectives. We also provide examples of games that can be used effectively across disciplines, including science, mathematics, computer science, and social science. Through this interdisciplinary lens, we emphasize the importance of integrating digital games into educational practices to foster student engagement, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills. By embracing the potential of digital games, educators can harness their transformative power to create dynamic and immersive learning environments that prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.
Disciplinary Inbreeding or Disciplinary Integration?
Authors: Callaos Nagib
Published: April 2024

This article explores the risks of disciplinary inbreeding caused by disciplinary isolations in what has been called disciplinary silos. Disciplinary isolation necessarily reduces the disciplinary intra-variety and, according e the First Law of Cybernetics, it diminishes its level of adaptability. Hence, an isolated discipline loses the effectiveness to adapt to the changes that the same discipline may generate, let alone the changes generated by other disciplines and by the ex-disciplinary real world, This is an evident and real problem that disciplinary silos seem not to be perceiving or do not want to perceive. To face this situation, it is necessary to generate the opposite phenomenon. Since the meaning of Academic Inbreeding is associated with the analogy of Biological Inbreeding, then what we need is the analogy of its opposite in Biology, which is heterosis, hence it would be called Disciplinary Heterosis”, which is oriented to inject variety in disciplines by means of relating them, and the more distant the better as it happens in biological evolution. This "disciplinary heterosis", analogously to “biological heterosis" may lead to innovation and a more complete understanding of complex problems. and this is achieved via inter- and trans-disciplinary communication and collaboration. This necessarily requires inter- and trans-disciplinary communications and collaboration. This is a source of diversification, variety (in terms of The First Law of Cybernetics), individual analogical thinking, collective parallel thinking, and, hence, individual and collective creativity. This is the context of the article, which is mainly centered on Disciplinary Inbreeding, its risks, and potential dangers. The implicit objective of this focus is to reason the importance and even the necessity of Disciplinary Integration,just as which would be achieved via inter- and trans-disciplinary communication, education, and continuous self-education. This article is a step toward complementing other articles related to the importance of inter- and transdisciplinary communication oriented to show that what has been important is increasingly being required, because of the risk and potential dangers that may be present if Disciplinary Inbreeding is not balanced with its opposite: “Disciplinary Heterosis”, through disciplinary integration, via inter- and trans-disciplinary communication and education.
A Multi-Disciplinary Cybernetic Approach to Pedagogic Excellence
Authors: Hendel Russell Jay
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a theory of good pedagogy that i) unifies several current theories, ii) is cybernetic, that is, content independent, and iii) operationally defined. The paper builds off a recent theoretical unification of pedagogy using the four pedagogic pillars of executive function, goal-setting, attribution theory, and self-efficacy. A novelty of the theory is avoidance of jargon, such as higher cognitive, which, while having intuitive appeal, has meaning which is ambiguous. The theory also avoids secondary terms such as creative or analytic and instead focuses on root psychological processes such as executive function and multiple modalities. The theory is applied in a multi-disciplinary setting addressing both machine and human mastery of tasks. This multi-disciplinarity is synergistic allowing simultaneous considerations of emotional (human) and efficiency (machine) issues. The theory is easily applied to new situations without the need for special training. It is hoped that instructors will begin to use this approach in their instructional design.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Business World
Authors: AlQato Hebah Y.
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses, altering the industry dynamics, and opening up new possibilities for development and innovation. In fact, AI is also allowing businesses to enhance choices, increase efficiencies, and improve customer experiences because of its capacity to analyze enormous volumes of data, automate processes, and deliver predictive insights. The automation of jobs and procedures is one of AI's most significant effects on business. AI-powered solutions are rapidly being utilized to automate repetitive jobs like data entry, customer support, and inventory management, freeing up humans to concentrate on higher-value tasks that call for creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. AI is also transforming how businesses communicate with their customers. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are growing, offering customers 24-hour assistance and customized recommendations. In order to assist businesses better understand their consumers' requirements and preferences, AI is being used to examine customer data and generate insights. This allows businesses to better customize their products and services to their target industry's needs. The emergence of AI has raised questions regarding data security and consumers’ privacy, employment displacement, and AI's ethical application, however. As AI-powered technologies grow more prevalent in the workplace, businesses will have to ensure that their employees have the necessary skills to work alongside them. They also need to make sure that they have procedures in place to preserve the data security and privacy of consumer data. Thus, there will be a large and extensive effect of AI on business in the future. The advantages of AI in terms of boosting productivity, enriching consumer experiences, and encouraging creativity and development are apparent, even though there are some challenges that need to be resolved. The businesses organizations who adopt AI and make plans to take its advantages are likely to prosper in the coming years.
IOT BASED MOVABLE ROAD DIVIDING SYSTEM
Authors:   UG Students, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Sai Rajeswari Institute of Technology, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh – 516360, M Mallikarjuna,
Published: April 2024

Road dividers conventionally serve the purpose of segregating traffic on roads into lanes for ongoing and incoming vehicles, facilitating smooth traffic flow. Typically, an equal number of lanes are designated for each direction of traffic. However, static road dividers present a limitation as they do not adapt to varying traffic demands. Our objective is to devise an automated road divider system capable of dynamically adjusting lane allocation, thereby accommodating the prevailing traffic patterns. The potential benefits of such a system include significant savings in time and fuel consumption, particularly by reallocating lanes to the direction experiencing higher traffic volume. This innovation promises to alleviate traffic congestion effectively and enhance traffic management strategies.
Navigating Uncertainties: A Holistic Framework for Identifying and Assessing Risks in Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Authors:   Bachelor OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION  IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT  School Of Business  Galgotias University, Singh, Astha
Published: April 2024

To review the extant literature on 3PL risk management (SCRM, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring), developing a comprehensive definition and conceptual framework; to evaluate prior theory use; and to identify future research directions. Additionally, our framework emphasizes the importance of aligning performance metrics with risk objectives, facilitating ongoing monitoring and evaluation of 3PL partnerships. By establishing clear performance benchmarks and feedback mechanisms, organizations can promptly identify emerging risks and implement corrective actions as necessary. Methodology: A systematic literature review of couple of articles (published 2000-2016) based on descriptive, thematic, and content analysis. Drawing from extensive literature review and industry best practices, our framework integrates multiple dimensions of risk identification and evaluation into a cohesive methodology. We propose a structured approach that encompasses both qualitative and quantitative techniques, enabling organizations to comprehensively assess risks across various stages of the 3PL relationship lifecycle. Through the application of our holistic framework, organizations can enhance their ability to navigate uncertainties in 3PL relationships, fostering resilience and competitiveness in today's dynamic business environment. Findings: There has been a considerable focus on identifying risk types and proposing risk mitigation strategies. Research has emphasised organisational responses to 3PL risks. Research implications: A broad, contemporary understanding of 3PL risk management is provided; leading to a conceptual framework. The research agenda guides future work towards maturation of the discipline. Practical implications: Managers are encouraged to adopt a holistic approach to risk management. Guidance is provided on how to select appropriate risk treatment actions according to the probability and impact of a risk. Key components of our framework include risk categorization, stakeholder engagement, scenario analysis, and performance metrics alignment. By systematically categorizing risks according to their nature and impact, organizations can prioritize mitigation efforts and allocate resources effectively. Stakeholder engagement ensures that diverse perspectives are considered in the risk assessment process, enhancing its accuracy and relevance. Furthermore, scenario analysis allows for the exploration of potential future events and their implications on 3PL operations, enabling proactive risk management strategies. Keywords: 3PL, Risk management, Systematic literature review (SLR), theoretical approach
Fashion Recommendation System and Virtual Trial Room
Authors:   Computer Engineering, Al Ameen College of Engineering And Management Studies, Pune-412216, India, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Hedaoo Akshay
Published: April 2024

The fashion industry has recently witnessed massive growth in the clothing and textile industries. In e-commerce marketplaces, where there are many options accessible, relevant product material or information can be filtered, arranged, and efficiently communicated to users. As the standard of living increased, people's attention began to shift towards fashion, which is considered to be a common form of aesthetic expression. The development of the fashion business over time has been influenced by this human tendency. The abundance of clothing alternatives on e-commerce sites, however, has made it more difficult for customers to select the ideal outfit. In this article, we describe a personalised fashion recommender system that generates suggestions for the user based on input. In order to enhance the consumer shopping experience, we developed a software application that combines a recommender system with the OpenCV and TensorFlow technologies. This will enable customers to virtually try on clothing without having to wait in a large queue. The application uses OpenCV to map the clothes onto the customer’s body, the customer can then have a look at it and decide whether to buy the clothes or not. According to the results, there is no need to visit trial rooms because the mapping is done precisely onto the user's body. Thus, our app offers a quick, simple, and accurate method of trying on clothing, and we think that will help shape the retail sector.
WebSec : Exploring and Modulating Vulnerabilities
Authors:   Chandigarh University  Mohali , India, Singh Yuvraj
Published: April 2024

This research investigates the performance of the OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (OWASP ZAP) and Paros open-source vulnerability scanners on the Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA). By evaluating their capability to identify vulnerabilities, along with assessing their user-friendliness and features, the study highlights each scanner's strengths and weaknesses. The insights aim to assist developers and security professionals in selecting the most effective tools for improving the security posture of web applications. Keywords—Web Application Security, Vulnerability Scanners, OWASP ZAP, Paros, Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA), Open Source Tools, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing.
Adoption of Golden Rice: A Boon for the Children Suffering from Vitamin A Deficiency
Authors: Kumari Kalpana
Published: April 2024

Many poor people worldwide cannot afford nutritious food and depend on rice for their daily food needs. In 2022, Asia was home to 55% (402 million) of the people in the world affected by hunger, while more than 38% (282 million) lived in Africa. India is the world’s secondlargest producer of rice, wheat, vegetables, and fruit. Malnutrition is a major problem that causes many immediate and long-term health problems. Over 33 lakh children in India are malnourished, with Maharashtra, Bihar, and Gujarat having a major share. Vitamin A deficiency causes irreversible blindness in 500,000 children annually, which ultimately results in large-scale deaths. In Southeast Asia, due to VAD, every year, five million children develop symptoms that may lead to blindness. VAD is also a matter of concern in several areas of Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is estimated that vitamin A nutrition may prevent approximately 1 to 2 million deaths every year among children aged 1 to 4 and an additional 0.25 to 0.5 million during the higher age group of children. One of the major causes of vitamin A deficiency is that milled rice does not contain β-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A synthesis. In this scenario, adopting Golden Rice which is genetically modified rice could benefit the population living in developing countries. This review article gives emphasis on the importance of overcoming vitamin A deficiency.
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Using Numerous Plants: A Review
Authors: Kharde Harshal S , Gadhave Sandeep R , Pawar Gokul J , Ranmale Akash R
Published: April 2024

Nanotechnology deals with the production and usage of material with nanoscale dimension. The nanoscale dimension provides nanoparticles with a large surface area to volume ratio and thus very specific properties. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) had been in recent studies due to its large bandwidth and high exaction binding energy and it has potential applications like antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic, antiinflammatory, wound healing, antioxidant and optic properties. Due to the large rate of toxic chemicals and extreme environment employed in the physical and chemical production of these NPs, green methods employing the use of plants, fungus, bacteria and algae have been adopted. This review is a comprehensive study of the synthesis and characterization methods used for the green synthesis of ZnO NPs using different biological sources.
Promoting Learning About Local Food Security by Applying Environmental Education Processes to People in Central Part of Thailand
Authors: Bunkhiao Khomkrit , Koomklang Jidapa , Rawang Wee , Woraphong Seree
Published: April 2024

The objective of this research is twofold: firstly, to examine the level of local food security and the community members’ understanding of environmental education; and secondly, to develop a model that enhances local food security by implementing the environmental education practices of the community residents. Utilized mixed-methods research. Data were gathered via a questionnaire, a group discussion, and a workshop. A total of 378 respondents were chosen for the questionnaire using multi-stage selection, while 45 respondents were chosen using purposive sampling. Furthermore, a total of 32 community volunteers were extended an invitation to participate in the workshop. This study included descriptive statistics and content analysis. The findings indicate that the target communities have an average perception level of 3.19 regarding local food security, while their knowledge about the environment is at a high level of 4.01. The study identifies five key components for establishing local food security, namely: (1) learning local food identity; (2) inheriting local wisdom; (3) transmitting local food knowledge; (4) managing sources of local food; and (5) building local networks.
Fog Integrated Architecture for Secured Cloud Computing
Authors: Salman Rasha Hani
Published: April 2024

The domain of fog computing is one of the emerging segments of the distributed computing which the secured delivery of computing services is integrated. In the domain of fog computing, the nearby access to the computing environment is made so that the overall dependency of the Internet connection and bandwidth can be avoided. In this way, the nearby infrastructure of servers and computing environment is made so that the complete dependencies from the Internet and Cloud can be avoided. In addition to the presented aspects in the manuscript, the overall performance of the fog computing based environment can be escalated with the usage of dew or mist based computing which are further the advanced version of the implementation in the distributed environment to the current level of the accuracy and performance for the multiple dimensions in the scenarios.
A Psycho-Pragmatic Study of Superstition in Literary Texts
Authors: Naji Abed Asst. Lect. Safa , AlMamoory Prof. Dr. Salih Mahdi Adai
Published: April 2024

The present study investigates the concept of superstition in some literary texts from a psycho-pragmatic view. It aims to present the conceptualization of the superstition in literary texts by employing psycho-pragmatic tools as implicatures, specch acts, items of relevance theory, perceptual organizations and types of deictic expressions. It comes up with two types of superstition which are causal and coincidental in which pledges, condemnation, request, states, description speech act have been used; scopal, epistemic, existential, partitive, and privatalization are utilized as relevance items to avoid ambiguity in the representation of superstition; and perceptual organization as similarity, focus, elaboration are played psychological role to reflects inner feeling and belief of the character in the chosen texts.
Navigating the Algorithmic Marketplace: How AI is Changing Consumer Psychology and Brand Loyalty
Authors: Ojha Ayush Kumar
Published: April 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally reshaped the online marketplace. AI algorithms now curate content, personalize recommendations, and influence consumer decision-making in profound ways. This paper explores the impact of AI on consumer psychology and brand loyalty. We examine how AI algorithms exploit psychological biases to nudge consumer behavior and cultivate brand preference. Additionally, we investigate how AI can be used ethically to build trust and foster long-term brand relationships not only changing the dynamic in the tech world but also making an Impact in the Market and other areas. This paper focuses on how AI is capturing the Market and how AI is contributing to Markets and Business growth.
Analysis of Consumer Satisfaction at a Five-Star Hotel
Authors: Rezeki Syailendra Reza Irwansyah , Dharmawan Donny , Yuwantiningrum Sri Endah , Nuryanto Uli Wildan , Sesario Revi
Published: April 2024

The development of the number of hotels in Medan City is also very rapid and this has led to very tight hotel competition in Medan City. Hotels are often found in urban areas. Especially in places near airports, terminals, large stations, and busy centers in cities, where such places are often used as traffic by people who are on a trip, traveling, and those who don't. have relationships at the destination. Hotel classification can be differentiated based on building quality, facilities, and service quality. The purpose of this research is to analyze consumer satisfaction at a Five-Star Hotel. This type of research is associative. Population in this study are consumers who have used the services of a Five-Star Hotel. The sample in this study used the slovin method. The formula used in the slovin method, so the total sample is 100. Testing this hypothesis uses the partial (t) test. The research results show that responsiveness has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction at a Five-Star Hotel. Empathy has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction at a Five-Star Hotel.
Gait Function and its Association with Functional Independence, Quality of Life, and Community Reintegration in Stroke Survivors.
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria., NWAEDOZIE Obianuju Chinekwu , GBIRI Caleb Ademola Omuwa ,   Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Published: April 2024

Background and Aims: The major outcome of stroke rehabilitation is the recovery of the ability to walk. However, a large proportion of stroke survivors are discharged to the community with gait deficiency which impairs their functional independence, and quality of life increasing the burden of care on caregivers especially their lack of functioning in the community. This study assessed the gait functional performance in community-dwelling stroke survivors and explored its association with functional independence, quality of life, and community reintegration in community-dwelling stroke survivors. Materials and methods: This study involved 115(59 males and 56 females) community-dwelling stroke survivors. Their gait functional performance was assessed using the 10-meter walk test (10MWT) while their functional independence was assessed with the functional independence measure (FIM). Their quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the Stroke-specific QoL scale while community functioning and productivity were assessed using the community integration questionnaire (CIQ). Their scores on the assessments were compared with the normative data of their age and sex-matched healthy individuals. Data was analysed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient and Chi-Square at p<.05. Results: Participants’ ages ranged between 27 to 78 years (mean=60.48±37.84 years). More participants (56.7%) had right hemispheric lesions and 43.3% had lesions in the left hemisphere. Their gait function, functional independence performance, QoL, and community reintegration functions were significantly (p<0.05) lower than their age and sex-matched normative data. There was a significant (p<0.05) association and relationship between their gait functional performance and each of the functional independence performance, QoL, community reintegration, and productivity. Conclusion: Gait functional performance in community-dwelling stroke survivors is significantly lower than in age and sex-matched healthy individuals and it is significantly associated with low functional independence performance, low quality of life, poor community functioning, and lack of productivity in stroke survivors, Abnormal gait pattern is related to poor functional independence, poor quality of life and low productivity.
Orbital Defect Reconstruction using Customized Implants: Current Techniques and Long-Term Outcomes in Maxillofacial Surgery.
Authors:   Dentist, Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Ecuador., Muñoz Nicolay Mijail Hidrobo , Zapata Mario Roberto Melena ,   Dentist, Universidad de las Américas, Ecuador., Guerrero Doménica Dayana Soto ,   Dentist, Universidad de las Américas, Ecuador., Ortega Erika Fernanda Miguez ,   Dentist, Universidad Hemisferios, Ecuador., Felicita Kevin Lenin Lalangui ,   Dentist, Universidad de la Américas, Ecuador., Cedillo Jean Carlo ,   Dentist, Universidad de Guayaquil, Ecuador., Molina Nadya Sofía Obando ,   Dentist, Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Ecuador., Guerrero Geovanni Xavier Guevara ,   Dentist, Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Ecuador.
Published: April 2024

This systematic review investigates the current methods and long-term results of maxillofacial surgery orbital defect restoration with personalized implants. PRISMA standards were followed in order to identify and analyze pertinent studies that focused on patient-specific implants (PSI) for orbital abnormalities. This was accomplished by a thorough search of multiple databases. The findings demonstrate how well PSI works to improve both functional and cosmetic outcomes, such as the correction of facial asymmetries, enophthalmos, and diplopia. Surgical navigation and 3D printing are examples of cutting-edge technology that have improved orbital defect reconstruction's precision and versatility. While some research points to a trend toward better results when using PSI as opposed to more conventional methods, additional long-term data is required to properly assess its effectiveness. The analysis highlights the role that customized implants play in attaining the best possible outcomes and urges more research to improve surgical methods and assess patient outcomes over long time frames.
Syllable contact effects as a diachronic precursor to mora licensing in early French /sC/ clusters
Authors: Montaño Francisco Antonio
Published: April 2024

This paper proposes that Old French coda /s/ deletion (11th-13th centuries) forms part of a broader diachronic progression of ever-stricter requirements on the sonority contour of /sC/ clusters in syllable contact, reframing part of a well-known moraic analysis (Gess 1998a, 1999, and later work) of Old French coda loss phenomena.  Given the multistage rollout of coda /s/ deletion as a function of the sonority of the following onset, an approach hinging on syllable contact constraints not only offers a more detailed and precise formalization of the diachrony of word-medial /sC/ in Old French, but also draws systemic connections with cognate processes affecting /sC/ clusters in early French such as prothesis and earlier Proto-French stop epenthesis.  The Optimality-Theoretic analysis presented here formalizes these phenomenological links and the constraints on syllable-contact sonority using the Split Margin Approach to the Syllable (Baertsch 2002, Baertsch & Davis 2003).  Rather than sonority-graded mora-licensing constraints causing Old French coda /s/ deletion, the present account argues that their ranking above Faith is instead the acquisitional outcome of the near-total absence of coda /s/ across the lexicon, as a culminative result of the progressive tightening of syllable contact requirements.
Influence of Method Thawing to Success Artificial Insemination of Cows
Authors:   Veterinary Science Doctoral Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, Permana Rief Ghulam Satriya , Puspitadesy Shafa Adea ,   Veterinary Science Doctoral Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, Nareswari Anggitya ,   Master of Veterinary Science Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, Ediyono Suryo ,   Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Artificial insemination has been widely known among breeders as an effective reproductive technology by inserting sperm collected from male animals into the reproductive tract of female animals for the purpose of improving genetic quality. The success of AI is influenced by several factors, namely semen quality, inseminator expertise, livestock health, and other supporting factors. Good semen quality is one of the determining factors for the success of artificial insemination. One of the quality standards for frozen semen according to SNI is the level of motility post thawing minimum 40%. Motility level post thawing very dependent on technique thawing used. Thawing is the process of re-thawing frozen semen at physiological body temperature to reactivate sperm cells. Thawing can have an impact on reducing the quality of spermatozoa if not done properly. Temperature and time accuracy thawing will maintain sperm viability and motility, so that sperm quality is maintained and the success rate of artificial insemination will be high.
Indian and Chinese Origins of West African Village Chickens as Revealed by Mitochondrial DNA Partial D-Loop Regions
Authors:   Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (Formerly Federal University of Agriculture), Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria., Edson Tor Noah
Published: April 2024

The study assessed the maternal genetic origins of West African village chickens using a 920-bp mtDNA D-loop region fragment of 127 samples from four populations (Gambia, Togo, Liberia and Nigeria). The mtDNA D-loop region was amplified following standard PCR protocols, using AV1F2: 5′-AGGACTACGGCTTGAAAAGC-3′ and 5′-TGCTTAAGGTTAATTACTGCTG-3′. as the forward and reverse primers respectively. Sequencing was done using Sanger’s dideoxy chain termination method. In addition, 268 sequence samples harvested from Genbank representing Gallus gallus from Africa, Mediterranean and different regions of Asia, were included in the analysis, bringing the total sample size to 395. 24 polymorphic sites and 13 West African chicken haplotypes (WAC1-13) were detected. The evolutionary relationships amongst studied populations and other African and global chicken populations were investigated using MEGA 7 and NETWORK 4.6 softwares. The results grouped 11 of the haplotypes including the dominant one (WAC1) with India, Pakistan and Egypt into haplogroup E, indicating an Indian sub-continental origin and Egypt as an entry point, while the other haplotypes (WAC8 and 10) clustered with haplogroup B widely believed to be of Chinese matrilineage and reported for the first time in West Africa by this study. Haplogroup B is thought to be a heritage of recent introgression of exotic alleles from commercial lines. The study shows that India and China were most likely geographic origins of the matriarchs of the West African village chickens.
A Study on the Policy Direction of Local Tax Reduction for Social Welfare Facilities
Authors:   Korea Public Choice Association, Lim Sang-Soo
Published: April 2024

This paper is trying to examine the feasibility of local tax reduction for social welfare facilities from an economic perspective. In Korea, local tax reduction targets for social welfare facilities are divided into children's welfare facilities, youth welfare facilities, senior welfare facilities, the Korean Red Cross, and social welfare corporations. When local taxes are reduced in this way, the final demand for the facility increases and the income of the facility's workforce increases, resulting in an economic ripple effect. Based on this, the feasibility of the local tax reduction is analyzed.
Although economic feasibility analysis is generally based on predictions of the size of local tax reductions, this study seeks to evaluate economic feasibility based on the added value generated by 1 won of local tax reduction. The added value induced by the increase in final demand due to this local tax reduction is less than 1 won. Additionally, this local tax reduction may increase labor costs, so if this is not reflected, economic feasibility will be underestimated. Accordingly, as a result of the analysis including the added value induced amount due to the increase in labor costs, the added value induced amount is greater than 1 won. Considering this, this system is evaluated as not valid in terms of economic feasibility. However, since social welfare facilities have the effect of promoting the welfare of the socially underprivileged, it is necessary to examine the validity of social welfare facilities based on equity.
Aproximações com a educação especial no território de Sassari-Itália
Authors: Venturini Renata Santos , Ribeiro Lorrayne Hewellen Cristino , Jesus Denise Meyrelles de , Ghidini Sabrina Selvatici Gomes
Published: April 2024

O artigo em tela embasou-se em uma pesquisa desenvolvida a partir do projeto “Educação especial, políticas e contextos: análise de configurações, de indicadores e de tendências em diferentes cenários”. Trata-se de um estudo comparado internacional que busca compreender os movimentos de escolarização de alunos com necessidades educativas especiais no território de Sassari-Itália, em um Estudo Comparado com o Brasil. Apoia-se na Cartografia Simbólica e no conceito de Tradução de Boaventura de Sousa Santos. Analisa a legislação italiana, busca tecer aproximações entre o contexto italiano e compreender melhor o processo de materialização das políticas públicas de inclusão praticadas na escola no contexto italiano da Educação Inclusiva. Aponta traduções importantes para entender o outros e a "nós mesmos".
Characterization of thermostable amylases of the mid intestine gland of Ucides Cordatus and its potential use as an enzymatic biosensor for mercury
Authors: Lima Fernanda Jeniffer Lindoso , Silva Allysson Kayron de Carvalho , Silva Marllen Santos da , Rodrigues Marcelo Fernandes , Jorge Marianna Basso , Espósito Talita da Silva
Published: April 2024

Amylases are enzymes that represent approximately 25% of the global enzymatic market, presenting a widespread biotechnological application. This study aimed at extracting, purifying, and characterizing the amylases from the mid intestine gland (MIG) of Ucides cordatus to evaluate their sensitivity to metallic ions as a source of enzymes for environmental monitoring. The crude extract obtained from the MIG was subjected to a partial two-step purification: thermal treatment and precipitation with ammonium sulfate in two fractions (F1: 0-30% and F2: 30-60%). F2 was incubated in different substrates. After observing the high amylolytic activity in this fraction when compared to the other substrates, characterization was performed. The optimum temperature for F2 varied between 45 and 55ºC and the optimum pH between 6 and 7. Protein molecular masses for F2 were estimated to be between 30-34 kDa. F2 amylolytic activity was activated in the presence of 0.0001 mM of Cu+2 (14.5%), Mg+2 (13.29%), Na+ (12.66%), Ca+2 (11.04%), Fe+2 (6%) and inhibited by 0.0001 mM of Cd+2 (22.38%) and Hg+2 (95%). Due to having its activity strongly inhibited by mercury, we suggest the potential use of this fraction as a biological component as a biosensor for heavy metal monitoring.
Cuidados paliativos no paciente com demência avançada: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Rodrigues Lucas Celin , Mascarenhas Kaue Sousa , Silva Cristiano Andrade , Felício Indira da Silva
Published: April 2024

A demência avançada está associada à profunda deterioração cognitiva e alterações físicas. Essa doença neurodegenerativa é considerada uma das principais causas de incapacidade entre a população em envelhecimento e está relacionada a uma dependência progressiva dos cuidadores. Com o aumento da população idosa e consequente carga de cuidados de demência, é preciso considerar a necessidade de serviços e cuidados paliativos como uma prioridade urgente de saúde pública. Portanto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar quais são os cuidados paliativos a serem adotados no manejo do paciente com demência avançada. O método utilizado foi a Revisão de Literatura do tipo Narrativa, utilizando-se de artigos científicos, capítulos e livros publicados a partir de 2013, disponíveis nas bases de dados Scielo, PubMed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Evidenciou-se nesta pesquisa que o reconhecimento e a avaliação da demência, bem como o desenvolvimento de planos de cuidados eficazes e abrangentes são importantes para reduzir o fardo da doença. Os cuidados paliativos são apropriados em qualquer momento após o diagnóstico e incluem estabelecer o local de cuidado na última fase da vida, o gerenciamento de sintomas como dor, dispneia e disfagia, bem como cuidados com alimentação, conhecimento de agentes farmacológicos e gerenciamento psicossocial. Conclui-se que os cuidados paliativos estão relacionados à qualidade de vida ao longo da trajetória de uma doença, ajudando as pessoas com demência a viver, proporcionando conforto em vez de prolongar a vida a todo o custo.