bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of professional culture of the future teacher in the conditions of informatization of education
Authors: BOLGAR Olena
Published: March 2023

The relationship between professional culture, professional and personal qualities of a teacher and the challenges of the modern educational process are analyzed in the article. Particular attention is paid to the formation of information culture of the future teacher, preparation for the use of information and communication technologies in their professional activities. The need to develop professional and information culture of teachers to ensure the effectiveness of modern educational process is demonstrated. Author specify the professional and personal qualities which are necessary for realization of requirements of modern educational process. The study takes into account the direct activities of modern teachers in the conditions of development of modern Ukrainian education.
The Relationship BetweenThe Perception of Transactional Distance, Perceived Learning and Course Attendance
Authors: Özaydın Özkara Betül
Published: March 2023

In this study, the transactional distance (TD) perception of a total of 435 students, who took all their courses in the distance learning environment in the first year and continued some of their lessons in this way in the second year, was determined despite being a formal education student due to Covid-19. The transactional distance perceptions were examined according to demographic characteristics and the relationship between the student's transactional distance perceptions and perceived learning and course attendance were investigated. Survey model was used in the study. “Perceived Distance Scale in Blended Learning Environments”, “Perceived Learning Scale” and “students attendance chart” in the student information system of the school were used to collect data. It was seen that the students' perception of TD was not high, and the perception did not change according to gender. It was determined that the dialogue perceptions of the "Transportation and Traffic Services" students participating in the study were higher than the "Computer Programming" students. While a significant and positive relationship was observed between students' TD perceptions and their perceived learning scores, no relationship was found with their attendance to the course. In order to make students' perceptions of transactional distance even lower, a proposal was made to increase the awareness of the instructors in the sub-dimensions of Transactional Distance.
Eğitsel Robot Setleri ile Gerçekleştirilen STEM Etkinliklerinin Etkililiği: Deneysel Bir çalışma
Authors: TÜRK Ender Faruk , KORKMAZ Özgen
Published: March 2023

Çalışma, ortaokul 5. sınıf matematik dersinde eğitsel robotlar ile uygulanan STEM etkinliklerinin problem çözme becerilerine, ders başarılarına, STEM becerilerine etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada nicel yöntemlerden yarı deneysel desenin ön-test, son-test kontrol gruplu deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılı 2. döneminde Ordu ili Aybastı ilçesindeki Atatürk Ortaokulunda eğitim alan 2 tane 5. Sınıf oluşturmaktadır. Kontrol ve deney gruplarında 20'şer öğrenci bulunmaktadır. Çalışma grubu seçilirken uygun örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak, öğrencilerin başarılarını ölçmek için 20 maddelik "Temel Geometrik Kavramlar ve Üçgenler ve Dörtgenler Başarı Testi", öğrencilerin problem çözme becerilerini ölçmek için 24 maddelik "Çocuklar İçin Problem Çözme Envanteri" ve Öğrencilerin STEM beceri düzeylerini ölçmek için 23 maddelik "Temel STEM Beceri Düzeyleri Ölçeği" kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS programı kullanılmıştır. Aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma ve bağımsız örneklem t-testi analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonucunda yapılan uygulamanın öğrencilerinin matematik dersi başarı düzeylerine arttırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin problem çözme becerilerinin toplam puanları ve alt faktörlerini olumlu yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca öğrencilerin STEM beceri düzeyleri toplam ve fen alt faktörlerine katkı sağlamamıştır. Öğrencilerin STEM beceri düzeylerine Matematik ile Mühendislik ve Teknoloji alt faktörü açısından olumlu yönde katkı sağladığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
STRONG CONVERGENCE TO COMMON FIXED POINTS USING ISHIKAWA AND HYBRID METHODS FOR MEAN-DEMICLOSED MAPPINGS IN HILBERT SPACES
Authors: Kondo Atsumasa
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we establish a strong convergence theorem that approximates a common fixed point of two nonlinear mappings by comprehensively using an Ishikawa iterative method, a hybrid method, and a mean-valued iterative method. The shrinking projection method is also developed. The nonlinear mappings are a general type that includes nonexpansive mappings and other classes of well-known mappings. The two mappings are not assumed to be continuous or commutative. The main theorems in this paper generate a variety of strong convergence theorems including a type of “three-step iterative method”. An application to the variational inequality problem is also given.
The advertisement calls of Pristimantis galdi Jiménez de la Espada, 1870 and Pristimantis katoptroides (Flores, 1988) (Anura, Strabomantidae)
Authors: Batallas Diego , Brito Jorge
Published: March 2023

In this study we describe for the first time the calls of Pristimantis galdi and Pristimantis katoptroides. Recordings were obtained in Sangay National Park, Ecuador. We highlight the importance of recording P. galdi since its call has been recorded after 153 years of having been described as a species. The call of P. galdi consists of 7 to 9 short notes, the sounds of which are similar to a hammer hitting a nail, with a mean dominant frequency of 2.39 kHz. In turn, the call of P. katoptroides consists of a single note, the sound of which is similar to a metallic “tic”, with a mean dominant frequency of 1.74 kHz. We compared the advertisement calls of P. galdi, P. katoptroides and P. roni as these species share similar morphological characteristics and are grouped in the spiny green frog’s ecotype. Despite these morphological similarities, their advertisement calls are different. Obtaining calls of Pristimantis species in Ecuador might prove difficult with short-term studies due to the great sampling efforts that may be needed to get these recordings. Therefore, implementing active and passive monitoring could help improve our knowledge of acoustic signals in Ecuador’s rainfrogs.
Mycobiont-specific primers facilitate the amplification of mitochondrial small subunit ribosomal DNA: a focus on the lichenized fungal genus Melanelia (Ascomycota, Parmeliaceae) in Iceland
Authors: Xu Maonian , Liu Yingkui , Möller Erik , LaGreca Scott , Moya Patricia , Wang Xinyu , Timdal Einar , de Boer Hugo , Barreno Eva , Wang Lisong , Thüs Holger , Andrésson Ólafur , Magnússon Kristinn Pétur , Ólafsdóttir Elín Soffia , Heiðmarsson Starri
Published: March 2023

The fungal mitochondrial small subunit (mtSSU) ribosomal DNA is one of the most commonly used loci for phylogenetic analysis of lichen-forming fungi, but their primer specificity to mycobionts has not been evaluated. The current study aimed to design mycobiont-specific mtSSU primers and highlights their utility with an example from the saxicolous lichen-forming fungal genus Melanelia Essl. in Iceland. The study found a 12.5% success rate (3 out of 24 specimens with good-quality mycobiont mtSSU sequences) using universal primers (i.e. mrSSU1 and mrSSU3R), not including off-target amplification of environmental fungi, e.g. Cladophialophora carrionii and Lichenothelia convexa. New mycobiont-specific primers (mt-SSU-581-5’ and mt-SSU-1345-3’) were designed by targeting mycobiont-specific nucleotide sites in comparison with environmental fungal sequences, and assessed for mycobiont primer specificity using in silico PCR. The new mycobiont-specific mtSSU primers had a success rate of 91.7% (22 out of 24 specimens with good-quality mycobiont mtSSU sequences) on the studied Melanelia specimens. Additional testing confirmed the specificity and yielded amplicons from 79 specimens of other Parmeliaceae mycobiont lineages. This study highlights the effectiveness of designing mycobiont-specific primers for studies on lichen identification, barcoding and phylogenetics.
Revision of Aplosonyx Chevrolat, 1836 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) from China, with descriptions of three new species
Authors: Feng Chuan , Yang Xing-Ke , Liu Yang , Li Zhi-Qiang
Published: March 2023

In this study, 21 species of the leaf-beetle genus Aplosonyx in China are described, including three new species, Aplosonyx ancorellasp. nov., Aplosonyx nigricornissp. nov. and Aplosonyx wudangensissp. nov., and 1 new record, Aplosonyx duvivieri Jacoby, 1900. Additionally, Aplosonyx ancora fulvescens Chen, 1964 is elevated to species. A key to the Chinese species of Aplosonyx is provided.
Promoting Elderspeak Awareness: Adapting Changing Talk Online Communication Education for Adult Day Services Staff
Authors: Williams Kristine , Coleman Carissa K. , Hein Maria , Shaw Clarissa , Perkhounkova Yelena , Beachy Tim
Published: March 2023

Communication is fundamental for dementia care across long-term services and support (LTSS) settings. Education increasing nursing home (NH) staff awareness of person-centered communication has reduced staff elderspeak communication and reduced resistiveness to care of residents with dementia. The current study tested the Changing Talk Online (CHATO) education with adult day services (ADS) staff to identify strategies for adaptation for other LTSS settings. Three dementia-specific ADS sites participated in the CHATO education program. Participants completed knowledge assessment, communication ratings, and confidence ratings on providing care pre- and post-CHATO; a program evaluation; and rated their intention to use skills in practice. Findings were compared to an earlier study of CHATO in NHs. Focus groups evaluated feasibility, applicability, and directions for tailoring. Mean scores on the Changing Talk Scale knowledge test increased by 15 percentage points (
p
< 0.001). Confidence in providing dementia care scores also increased (
p
= 0.037). The mean Modified Diffusion of Innovation scale score was 2.2, similar to that in NHs, indicating intent to use skills; and program evaluation was positive. Focus group participants reported CHATO was valuable and recommended incorporating scenarios specific to ADS care. [
Research in Gerontological Nursing, 16
(2), 85–94.]
The 0.19-mg Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema: An Expert Consensus
Authors: Kolomeyer Anton M. , Eichenbaum David A. , Kiernan Daniel F. , Suñer Ivan J. , Hariprasad Seenu M.
Published: March 2023

Background and Objective:

To better understand the level of agreement among retina specialists on the role of inflammation in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME), and the use of 0.19-mg fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) implant in DME treatment, a consensus survey was drafted and disseminated to retina specialists across the United States.

Materials and Methods:

Using the modified Delphi method, a list of 12 consensus statements were generated by the coauthors based on short-answer responses to an initial survey. In total, 56 retina specialists completed the entire consensus survey. Except for two multiple-choice questions, there were 10 consensus statements that used a modified Likert scale to indicate their level of agreement to the statement: Agree = 3, Mostly Agree = 2, Mostly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 0. Percentage agreement and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated, and a consensus threshold was set at > 80% agreement for each statement.

Results:

Seven of 10 consensus statements using the modified Likert scale reached consensus, including those on the role of inflammation in pathophysiology of DR/DME, injection burden and patient adherence, and efficacy and safety of the FAc implant. The remaining three statements displayed high agreement with average scores > 80%, but the 95% CIs were below threshold. These included the impact of the FAc implant on DR progression, FAc as baseline therapy for DME, and the effectiveness of the steroid challenge to mitigate intraocular pressure risk after FAc use. Two multiple-choice questions focused on clinical situations in which corticosteroids would be used as baseline therapy for DME (pseudophakic eye [73%], recent stroke/myocardial infarction [66%], and pregnancy/breastfeeding [66%]) and which delivery route satisfies the steroid challenge for the FAc implant (intravitreal [100%], sub-tenon/periocular [73%], and topical [57%]).

Conclusions:

Physicians highly agreed on the role of inflammation in pathophysiology of DR/DME, injection burden and patient adherence, and efficacy and safety of the FAc implant. However, full consensus was not found on the impact of the FAc implant on DR progression, FAc as baseline therapy for DME, and the effectiveness of the steroid challenge to mitigate intraocular pressure risk after FAc use.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina.
2023;54(3):166–173.]
International Validation of Myopic Traction Maculopathy Staging System
Authors: Parolini Barbara , Arevalo J. Fernando , Hassan Tarek , Kaiser Peter , Rezaei Kourous A. , Singh Rishi , Sakamoto Taiji , Rocha Jorge , Frisina Rino
Published: March 2023

Background and Objective:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the interobserver agreement of the myopic traction maculopathy (MTM) staging system (MSS).

Patients and Methods:

Each observer was asked to look at the MSS Table and then identify, in each optical coherence tomography scan, one among four stages of MTM in the retina, one among three stages in the fovea, and, as secondary findings, the presence or absence of an outer lamellar macular hole and the presence or absence of epiretinal abnormalities. The interobserver agreement value was calculated using the Gwet's AC1 unweighted and AC2 weighted statistics. The outcomes were interpreted as poor (<0.00), slight (0.00 to 0.20), fair (0.21 to 0.40), moderate (0.41 to 0.60), substantial (0.61 to 0.80), or almost perfect (0.81 to 1.00) agreement.

Results:

The agreement, among 65 participants, was 0.62 (AC1) and 0.77 (AC2) for the retina stage; 0.63 (AC1) and 0.81 (AC2) for the fovea stage; 0.56 (AC1) for the outer lamellar macular hole; and 0.26 (AC1) for epiretinal abnormalities.

Conclusion:

The MSS is highly reproducible and helps ophthalmologists to share information on MTM in a more accurate and reliable way.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2023;54(3):153–157.]
An intuitionistic fuzzy entropy-based gained and lost dominance score decision-making method to select and assess sustainable supplier selection
Authors: Hezam Ibrahim M. , Rani Pratibha , Mishra Arunodaya Raj , Alshamrani Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Sustainable supplier selection (SSS) is recognized as a prime aim in supply chain because of its impression on profitability, adorability, and agility of the organization. This work introduces a multi-phase intuitionistic fuzzy preference-based model with which decision experts are authorized to choose the suitable supplier using the sustainability "triple bottom line (TBL)" attributes. To solve this issue, an intuitionistic fuzzy gained and lost dominance score (IF-GLDS) approach is proposed using the developed IF-entropy. To make better use of experts' knowledge and fully represent the uncertain information, the evaluations of SSS are characterized in the form of intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS). To better distinguish fuzziness of IFSs, new entropy for assessing criteria weights is proposed with the help of an improved score function. By considering the developed entropy and improved score function, a weight-determining process for considered criterion is presented. A case study concerning the iron and steel industry in India for assessing and ranking the SSS is taken to demonstrate the practicability of the developed model. The efficacy of the developed model is certified with the comparison by diverse extant models.
Computing the zeros of the Szegö kernel for doubly connected regions using conformal mapping
Authors: Gafai Nuraddeen S. , Murid Ali H. M. , Naqos Samir , Wahid Nur H. A. A.
Published: March 2023

An explicit formula for the zero of the Szegö kernel for an annulus region is well-known. There exists a transformation formula for the Szegö kernel from a doubly connected region onto an annulus. Based on conformal mapping, we derive an analytical formula for the zeros of the Szegö kernel for a general doubly connected region with smooth boundaries. Special cases are the explicit formulas for the zeros of the Szegö kernel for doubly connected regions bounded by circles, limacons, ellipses, and ovals of Cassini. For a general doubly connected region with smooth boundaries, the zero of the Szegö kernel must be computed numerically. This paper describes the application of conformal mapping via integral equation with the generalized Neumann kernel for computing the zeros of the Szegö kernel for smooth doubly connected regions. Some numerical examples and comparisons are also presented. It is shown that the conformal mapping approach also yields good accuracy for a narrow region or region with boundaries that are close to each other.
Reliability analysis of s-out-of-k multicomponent stress-strength system with dependent strength elements based on copula function
Authors: Cai Jing , Yang Jianfeng , Zhang Yongjin
Published: March 2023

This paper considers the reliability analysis of a multicomponent stress-strength system which has $k$ statistically independent and identically distributed strength components, and each component is constructed by a pair of statistically dependent elements. These elements are exposed to a common random stress, and the dependence among lifetimes of elements is generated by Clayton copula with unknown copula parameter. The system is regarded to be operating only if at least $s$($1 \leq s \leq k$) strength variables in the system exceed the random stress. The maximum likelihood estimates (MLE) of unknown parameters and system reliability is established and associated asymptotic confidence interval is constructed using the asymptotic normality property and delta method, and the bootstrap confidence intervals are obtained using the sampling theory. Finally, Monte Carlo simulation is conducted to support the proposed model and methods, and one real data set is analyzed to demonstrate the applicability of our study.
Approximation of elliptic and parabolic equations with Dirichlet boundary conditions
Authors: Kim Youchan , Ryu Seungjin , Shin Pilsoo
Published: March 2023

We obtain an approximation result of the weak solutions to elliptic and parabolic equations with Dirichlet boundary conditions. We show that the weak solution can be obtained with a limit of approximations by regularizing the nonlinearities and approximating the domains.
Industrial Engineering Student Competency Mediation Model
Authors: Iraola-Arroyo Alonso , Iraola-Real Ivan
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence between the research competences of the context, decision-making and planning in a sample of students of the Industrial Engineering career of a private university in Lima - Peru. In the sample there took part 150 students of the career of Industrial Engineering, 84 men (53.9%) and 66 women (42.8%). The sample were between the 16 to 31 years old (MeanAge = 19.77, SD = 4.50). The results showed, the three competencies are significantly related and at the same time, they are predicted. Nevertheless, it is identified that the decision-making competence mediates the predictive relationship between the investigations of the context with the planning; in this way, it is understood that future industrial engineers can plan well if they have previously developed the competence of contextual research and decision-making.
Professional Corporate Employee Education from the Point of View of the Types of Education and the Applied Forms of Education
Authors: Gabrhelová Gabriela , Matulčíková Marta , Dolinská Eva , Barnová Silvia , Breveníková Daniela
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this paper is to characterize the types and forms of continuing vocational education applied in selected Slovak companies and their benefits for employee performance. The basic concepts, i.e. compulsory and voluntary vocational training of employees, obligations of the employer and the employee related to these forms of education are defined in the paper in accordance with the law. Most of the mandatory trainings are intended for all employees of a given employer entity and concern occupational safety and health, first aid, fire protection, as well as trainings focused on regular verification and renewal of employees' skills. Voluntary educational activities are based on the interests and needs of employees. Questionnaire and interview methods were applied in the empirical research. The target number of respondents selected from two divisions of the statistical classification of economic activities in the Slovak Republic was 120. The research results presented in the tables show the types and forms of education/training applied in the analyzed companies, classified by the number of participants, duration and repetitiveness of the training. The research results confirm that mandatory training courses are organized in all the companies surveyed, while voluntary continuing education in these companies is most often conducted as a one-time educational activity of short duration.
Onto-oriented Information Systems for Teaching Physics and Technical Disciplines by STEM-environment
Authors: Kuzmenko Olha , Dembitska Sofiia , Miastkovska Maryna , Savchenko Iryna , Demianenko Valentyna
Published: March 2023

Therefore, a significant problem of our time is the substantiation of the scientific approach to the construction of an innovative educational environment with the use of STEM technologies in the teaching of physics and technical disciplines. Research hypothesis: introduction of a scientifically based onto-oriented information system of teaching physics and technical disciplines using the requirements of STEM education will help ensure the quality of the educational process of higher education institutions of technical orientation and stimulate the development of STEM skills in applicants.

The purpose of the research is to substantiate the principles of an onto-oriented information system for teaching physics and technical disciplines using STEM-environment and its approbation in the process of training specialists in the speciality 272 «Aviation Transport». The object of research is the process of modelling the onto-oriented information system of teaching physics and technical disciplines using the requirements of STEM education. The subject of the research is to improve the process of professional training of specialists in technical specialities based on integrative and interdisciplinarity. The authors have identified and substantiated the onto-oriented information system of teaching physics and technical disciplines using STEM-environment in institutions of higher education of technical profile; it is established that the implementation of the proposed onto-oriented information system of teaching physics and technical disciplines with the use of STEM-technologies.
Design of An Adaptive E-learning Model Based on Artificial Intelligence for Enhancing Online Teaching
Authors: Kaouni Mouna , Lakrami Fatima , Labouidya Ouidad
Published: March 2023

Nowadays, teaching involves more and more the usage of digital tools to accompany face-to-face learning. Such a system is being referred to as hybrid teaching. These digital tools include mainly  distance learning platforms based on LMS (Learning management systems). LMS help to create on-line digital spaces to store and organize teaching material while providing a pedagogical learning process to connect educational communities. Despite the many forms of content that can be implemented on these platforms, from traditional file-based to interactive and animated content, these systems remain both passive and generic. They lack the ability to adapt to the learner in terms of learning skills, preferences, languages, intellectual abilities, learning patterns and rhythms. This paper proposes a design and modeling of an intelligent and dynamic adaptive learning system based on artificial intelligence with the main objective of identifying and providing personalized learning environments adapted to the learner needs.
Personalized Combination Recommendation of Short Video Online Learning Resources
Authors: Ouyang Shujuan
Published: March 2023

Short video online learning resources are widely used in online learning classes because of their strong display ability, popularity and easiness to understand and concise content. The existing learning resource recommendation methods usually ignore the local time series dependence information and possible periodic changes of students' historic online learning rules, and are not suitable for the recommendation scenarios of short video online learning resources. Therefore, this article studies the personalized combination recommendation method of short video online learning resources. Preprocessing of short video online learning resources is carried out, including content feature analysis and candidate recommendation list generation. Then, based on the initial recommendation list, a combination recommendation model of short video online learning resources based on information enhancement and overlapping information of knowledge points is proposed, and the construction ideas of the model are described in detail. Experimental results verify the effectiveness of the model.
Identify Slow Learners in Math: Case Study in Rural Schools
Authors: Murdiyanto Tri , Wijayanti Dwi Antari , Sovia Anny
Published: March 2023

Abstract— One way to identify slow learners is with an IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test. However, in rural schools, facilities for conducting IQ tests are very difficult to obtain, usually only in big cities. Whereas student identification is very necessary before students register for elementary schools, in order to determine students' abilities, so that later students can be facilitated according to their learning needs. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach that aims to identify slow learners in rural schools. The participants involved were all students in four schools in one village in Indonesia. Data were obtained by conducting interviews with teachers, sorting student report cards, observing the learning process, and administering tests. The results showed that based on interviews with teachers, sorting student report cards, observing the learning process, and giving tests, there were 17 students identified as slow learners. Among them are 6 female students and 11 male students. In addition to the IQ test, the identification of slow learners can be done by interviewing teachers, viewing student report cards, observing the learning process in class, and giving tests to students. Thus each teacher can identify each student easily, this will be very helpful for teachers in rural schools.

identify, rural school, slow learner
Study the Effect of Using Google Classroom on the Academic Performance Under the Covid19 Pandemic Using Data Mining Technique
Authors: Alsaidi Bushra Khraibet , Ali Mariam A. , Hussain Inaam A.
Published: March 2023

— In light of the pandemic that has swept the world, the use of e-learning in educational institutions has become an urgent necessity for continued knowledge communication with students. Educational institutions can benefit from the free tools that Google provide and from these applications, Google classroom which is characterized by ease of use, but the efficiency of using Google classroom is affected by several variables not studied in previous studies Clearly, this study aimed to identify the use of Google classroom as a system for managing e-learning and the factors affecting the performance of students and lecturer. The data of this study were collected from 219 members of the faculty and students at the College of Administration and Economics at the University of Baghdad in Iraq and have reached Google classroom offers all the technologies wanted by students and lecturer but there is a positive correlation between lack of knowledge of technical matters and decrease in the use of Google classroom and online education and vice versa.
Analyzing the Efficacy and Utility of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on College Students with Disabilities
Authors: Wojtara Magda
Published: March 2023

Many adults in the United States suffer from one or multiple disabilities. In the college student population approximately 19% of college students suffer from a disability (National Center for College Students with Disabilities, 2018). Commonly experienced disabilities include, but are not limited to, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, chronic illness and other disabilities (National Center for College Students with Disabilities, 2018) . The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights act preventing discrimination based on disability, was first passed in 1990 and was amended in 2008 to include a more inclusive definition of disability. Previous studies suggest that the ADA has improved accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The hypothesis of this project is that while the ADA has improved accessibility for individuals with disabilities, many individuals with disabilities still do not have access to appropriate accommodations. Furthermore, the hypothesis suggests that these individuals, especially those with invisible disabilities, remain stigmatized. To test this hypothesis, an in-depth literature review was conducted alongside a brief survey that was distributed to undergraduate students at multiple universities. The data from this study reveal that the ADA was successful in some aspects of providing protections for individuals with disabilities, but ultimately that reform is still needed to ensure appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities on college campuses. Future studies would further explore the relationship between various intersectional identities including but not limited to race, religion, and sexual orientation and disability accommodations.
Historical Evolution of Cannabis sativa Transmogrifying Utilizations
Authors: Bashir Irfan , Bashir Sameena
Published: March 2023

Cannabis sativa is known in India as hemp, ganja, and bhang. Its domestication date is unclear. According to archaeological evidence, hemp was known in the past, with the earliest mentions coming from China and India. Excellent hemp study could help us objectively examine humans' particular interaction with the plant. Different civilizations use the plant in a number of ways. In ancient India, the plant was largely used to make textiles and other therapeutic remedies. Company officials were concerned that its use would lead to insanity during colonial times. According to the 1893-1894 hemp drug committee report, the East India Company officials' perspectives had evolved. They passed a slew of hemp-related legislation and imposed new taxes. According to the commission's findings, Bhang has no biological or societal implications. How did colonial rulers who were against consuming it yet saw it as a good source of fibre change their minds? It is hoped to better understand how perceptions, misperceptions, politics, and rules shape attitudes toward drug use.
Cannabis sativa
Authors: Jain Priyanka Joshi , Rajnani Nikhil Prem , Kurup Nalini Satish
Published: March 2023

Cannabis sativa (Hemp) is an herbaceous species used in foods and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, etc. It has two active constituents: Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol. Cannabinoids suppress uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells, provide pain relief to HIV patients, and help with neurogenic symptoms. Cannabis extracts have exhibited more effectiveness against various bacteria and yeast. Improvement in skin hydration and skin elasticity was observed. Excessive sebum production and proliferation of sebocytes is normalized. Hemp extracts arrest the anagen phase of the hair cycle to cause reversal of the temporal and vertex thinning in Androgenetic alopecia. It has antioxidant potential as well as an anti-ageing effect. Owing to the variability in legislation in different countries, Cannabis sativa poses challenges in research. This chapter discusses the diverse applications of this double-edged herb.
Role of Cannabis sativa L. in the Cosmetic Industry
Authors: Sarkar Anup Kumar , Sadhukhan Sanjoy
Published: March 2023

Cannabis sativa L. is a flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae, and has been cultivated since ancient times for its fibres, oils, resins, dried inflorescences, and leaves. It can be used for a variety of industrial purposes. Over the years, the therapeutic and pharmacological efficacy of its phytoconstituents is shown in a variety of human diseases and health. The use and exploitation of the plant have sparked controversy; however, there are recent legalizations of its use for medical and other purposes in many countries within the corresponding legislative framework. In addition to this legalization, C. sativa is encouraging the very rapid growth of the cannabis oriented pharmaceutical industry. This chapter summarized recent developments in the science of C. sativa and its products about their industrial application, while also addressing gaps in the existing knowledge and future research directions for this high-value multi-use, and potential industrial plant with universal benefits.
Communicating Cultural Heritage to Many and by Many
Authors: Harlov-Csortán Melinda
Published: March 2023

Cultural heritage has been connected to identity, community belonging, and sustainability, all of which should be communicated effectively through and with the given cultural heritage. One key factor of effective communication is the involved actors. Communicating cultural heritage involves new actors if the given cultural heritage example receives more than local acknowledgement. The current research investigates the actors involved in communicating such a cultural heritage through the example of the Fertő/Neusiedlersee transnational UNESCO World Heritage site. One of the identified outstanding universal values is that there is multiculturalism printed in the cultural landscape. Accordingly, the investigation looks both at the diverse cultural communities communicated as heritage values, and at the actors participating in the touristification of the site by communicating the local heritage values. Two main findings of the investigation are that the dynamic character of the actors and their lack of cooperation threaten the heritage communication of the researched location.
Edible Traditions
Authors: Pattanayak Khusi
Published: March 2023

The food that we consume everyday becomes part of our identity and existence. As we move and relocate, we bring our traditional food with us, which undergoes numerous transformations in the new land. Traditional cuisines symbolize racial and ethnic distinctiveness and add flavors to the childhood memories. Traditional food not only provides necessary nourishment to the body, but also helps communities stay together and create transnational bonds. One such example of gastronomical legacy is Pakhala, an Odia cuisine prepared from cooked rice that is soaked in fermented water or fresh water. This chapter will engage in decoding the journey of this humble summer food from the coastal state of Odisha (India) to being the poster child of Odia identity on social media and beyond. The evolution of intangible heritage as Pakhala is a great example of how cultures change their form and create new discourses on tradition while bridging the gap between past and future.
Combining Modern Communication Methods With Heritage Education
Authors: Hastowohadi Hastowohadi , Supraptiningsih Nurhandayani , Setyaningrum Rina Wahyu
Published: March 2023

Moving from fully online to hybrid requires extra hard work to furnish teaching-tasks as easier to adopt and adapt by students in this transitioning era. In cultivating local heritage, the IDLE teacher should mix the tasks with the topic of ‘revealing local heritage' to insert on hybrid teaching. Therefore, this paper aims to explore teachers' experience in implementing IDLE on hybrid teaching at Indonesia's secondary level. By using narrative research design, the authors will set up bundles of participants' life stories into a holistic image; and analyze the chapter by using language appraisal and transitivity. The authors recruited six teachers to narrate the story behind the implementation of IDLE on hybrid teaching. The authors sharpen the data collection by doing a semi-structured interview to emerge fruitful data transcription to be analyzed. The study will contribute to a practical recommendation to implement IDLE in hybrid teaching.
The Role of Modern Communication Methods in Enhancing the Economic Value of Heritage in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Authors: Kosmas Petros , Vatikiotis Leonidas , Andreev Hristo
Published: March 2023

The relationship between cultural heritage, economic value, and modern communication methods is recognized as being of great interest due to the specialization that has occurred and the originality that it possesses. Prior to a few years ago, it would probably have been impossible to conduct this type of discussion. Since then, accumulated knowledge as well as unanswered questions and the evolution of interdisciplinarity have formed the basis for proposing methods, frameworks, and responses that to one degree or another deepen and advance collective knowledge in this interdisciplinary area. The approach taken in this chapter demonstrates its originality, since it attempts to integrate different disciplines, such as cultural heritage, economic value, and modern communication methods. As a result of this chapter, it is possible to determine on a certain level the degree of difficulty of the proposed approach.
A Framework to Preserve Indigenous Archive Stories in South Africa
Authors: Netshakhuma Nkholedzeni Sidney
Published: March 2023

This chapter proposes a framework to preserve indigenous archive stories neglected by the apartheid government in South Africa. The mandate of the Mpumalanga Provincial Archives archives include preservation neglected archives of indigenous people. The Basic Education department plays an important role to educate young pupils to understand the significance of archives materials to community. The Department of Basic Education and the Mpumalanga Provincial Archives should collaborate on archive education system. Information community technology is enabler to promote heritage education.
An Overview and Synthesis of Entrepreneurial Theories for Start-Ups and MSMEs in the Era of Industry 5.0
Authors: Mohammed Jamil Mohammad Izzuddin
Published: March 2023

In Industry 5.0, entrepreneurship, an entrepreneurial mindset, and entrepreneurial skills will be crucial for success. Entrepreneurs will be able to identify opportunities and innovate, adapting to changes in the market and leveraging new technologies to create value and drive growth. This will require a deep understanding of the industry, strong leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. Ultimately, entrepreneurs who can excel in this environment will be well-positioned to thrive and succeed in the era of industry 5.0. The purpose of this chapter is to go through the major entrepreneurship theories that can potentially alter the growth and performances of start-ups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This chapter also proposed a framework that synthesizes all relevant entrepreneurial dimensions and theories including entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial ecosystem, entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurial education in the era of Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0 and Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives in Supply Chain Sustainability
Authors: Sekaran Anguselvam , Dadwal Sumesh Singh , Ali Adbul
Published: March 2023

Industry 5.0 requires an organisation to maintain supply chain sustainability by using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, thus avoiding social, environmental, ethical, or other risks. This chapter explores the factors, processes, and impacts of the use of ESG framework in sustainability throughout supply chain management. The development of this research shows the European fast fashion industry, which had invested in ESG initiatives to maintain sustainability standards across their whole supply chain operations of the European fast fashion market.
Readiness for Export-Oriented E-Commerce in the Age of Industrial Transformation
Authors: Garip Büşra , Tunahan Hakan
Published: March 2023

This study aims to develop a scale to measure the readiness of export-oriented e-commerce for companies that will face the reality of moving from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. This scale, which aims to determine companies' readiness level for e-export, is the first attempt in this sense in the literature. Several steps have been followed in the scale development process. First, a draft scale consisting of 69 items and different dimensions is created based on the literature review. Next, a focus group study is conducted, and expert opinions are collected. After testing the content validity and running the factor analysis, eight factors comprising 28 positive and negative statements were formed. Validity and reliability analyses of the pilot study, including 50 companies, show that the scale is applicable. These results show that human resources and management functions, whose essential element is human, at the Industry 5.0 level; it also demonstrates its compatibility with processes, most of which are machine and digital, and the importance of cooperation between them.
IoT Privacy by Design
Authors: Butt Usman , Gutappa Baba shaheer , Pendlebury Gemma , Hassan Bilal , Butt Waleed , Davelis Aristeidis
Published: March 2023

The integration of the internet-of-things (IoT) and IoT devices and architectures with various aspects of modern society is observed at the beginning of this chapter. Discussion is made on the numerous applications of IoT and accompanying technologies, such as big data. The taxonomy of IoT privacy issues is analysed, from its personal applications to business environments, the public sector and social services. The threats and challenges of IoT are also observed, alongside related ethical and sociological issues and concerns under the scope of privacy. The analysis is then shifted towards the legislative and regulatory frameworks under which IoT currently operates, as the current approaches to resolving its privacy issues and the extent to which they are successful. Finally, attention is placed on the future of privacy and security in IoT, with a discussion on the evolution of privacy-enhancing methodologies and potential risks and threats.
Attitude to clinical research among health professionals affiliated with the Italian Federation of Centers for the Diagnosis of Thrombotic Disorders and the Surveillance of the Antithrombotic Therapies (FCSA)
Authors: Poli Daniela , Tartaglia Riccardo , Barcellona Doris , Bucciarelli Paolo , Ciampa Antonio , Grandone Elvira , Malcangi Giuseppe , Rescigno Giuseppe , Toschi Vincenzo , Testa Sophie , Squizzato Alessandro
Published: March 2023

Clinical research is vital in supporting evidence-based practice. However, several barriers make participation in research difficult. We performed a survey to evaluate the attitude to research of the members of the Italian Anticoagulation Clinics. The survey includes 19 closed questions on the perception of participating in research and exploring the benefit that health professionals wish to obtain. A total of 167 questionnaires were returned from 97/220 (44.1%) Centers, of which 89.7% were not academic. Participants (median age 56 years, range 29-75y; 56.3% females) were equally distributed all over the country; 151/167 (90.4%) of respondents believe that participating in research helps to reduce the routine of their work and allows a better quality of work, 72/167 (43.1%) complain heavy workload. More than 74% of respondents would like to participate in scientific meetings, without difference in relation to age. Instead, inclusion in the authorship of a scientific paper is of relevance for 75.6% of respondents ≤50 years and for 65.2% of respondents >50 years. A substantial positive attitude towards research was evident, suggesting that independent scientific societies could be of valuable support for the growth of research culture.
Severe hypercalcemia in elderly patient with asymptomatic pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report
Authors: Barros Manoela , Francisco Sarah , Vieira Julia , Costa Rafael , Motta Luciene , Barros Cristiano , Sesquim Decio , Tieppo Alessandra , Pupim Caroline , Lirio Morelato Renato
Published: March 2023

Hypercalcemia presents itself as a challenging disorder in clinical practice, with hyperparathyroidism and malignancies accounting for 90% of the causes. The case report describes a married 78-year-old white rural male worker with low level of education. Given the social isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the patient initially received antidepressants for a history of adynamia, muscle weakness, and inappetence for a year. Four months before admission, he had an aggravation of the clinical picture, presenting mental confusion, and becoming dependent for all daily life activities. He was hospitalized with adynamia and intense fatigue, muscle weakness, inappetence with weight loss, splenomegaly and severe hypercalcemia (15.9 mg/mL; corrected by serum albumin - reference value: 8.8 to 10.3 mg/dL) and low parathyroid hormone level. This is a rare case of severe hypercalcemia in an elderly patient with asymptomatic pulmonary tuberculosis with late diagnosis and renal impairment, possibly aggravated by hypercalcemia.
Association of positive psychological variables with disease activity, functional disability and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a preliminary study
Authors: Meléndez-Monreal K.C. , Brambila-Tapia A.J.L. , González-Díaz V. , Cerpa-Cruz S. , Gutiérrez-Ureña S.R. , Yeo-Ayala M.d.C. , Robles-García R. , Martínez-Bonilla G.E.
Published: March 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease which has shown positive correlations between negative psychological variables and disease activity in transversal studies and in the follow-up. However, the association of positive psychological variables with disease parameters including disease activity (DAS-28), functional disability (HAQ) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) has not been investigated. Patients with RA attending the external consultation of a third level hospital were invited to participate and fill in a questionnaire with personal, disease and psychological variables; body mass index was also obtained as well as ESR. A total of 49 patients were included. The three dependent variables correlated among them, with the highest correlation for DAS-28 and HAQ (r=0.645, p<0.01), followed by somatization and HAQ (r=0.614, p<0.01) or DAS-28 (r=0.537, P<0.01). In addition, HAQ showed negative correlations with environmental mastery (r=- 0.366, p<0.01), personal growth (r=-0.292, p<0.05) and monthly extra money (r=-0.328, p<0.05), and borderline negative correlations with emotion perception (r=-0.279, p=0.053) and self-acceptance (r=-0.250, p=0.08). ESR showed a significant negative correlation with emotion perception (r=-0.475, p<0.01). In conclusion, we observed important correlations of positive psychological variables with disease activity, functional disability and ESR that could be addressed in order to prevent or treat these disease features.