bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rethinking Social Media Ethics in Nigeria
Authors: Asan Ate Andrew , Akpor Ewomazino Daniel , Olley Wilfred Oritsesan Olley , Omosotomhe Samson Ighiegba , Chukwu Obinna Johnkennedy , Dauda Jamila Abubakar , Abdulazeez Isah
Published: May 2024

With the coming on board of citizen journalism, the newsroom ethics have become obsolete to accommodate the growing spectrum of the technologically driven new media structure despite the fact that social media have become relevant in information dissemination in the market place of ideas. This study which adopts a qualitative research approach interrogates the zero new media ethics in Nigeria; investigates the implications of lack of new media ethics in Nigeria’s media practice; and evaluates the direction of new media content in Nigeria. Built on Scanlon’s contractual theory, the paper found out that the zero new media ethics challenge is a global phenomenon and that the situation has paved way for fierce censorship measures on both the mainstream and social media structures in the country. The study recommends that a comprehensive new media ethic be fashioned out by the appropriate stakeholders in the media industry to address the abysmal scenario.
Efficacy of GSR Biofeedback Relaxation on Aggression and Blood Pressure in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Yanjana  , Chandrakar Alka , Shrivastava Priyamvada , Sahu Manoj K , Wilson MJ Antony , Thomas Sannet , Kumar Mahendra
Published: May 2024

To verify the effect of GSR biofeedback (GSR-BF) relaxation training on aggression, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, we conducted a randomized controlled trial among type II diabetes patients (TIIDPs). 228 TIIDP were selected from the various hospitals of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Sixty participants who were found to have scores above the 75th percentile on the aggression inventory were included in the sample. Participants with higher aggression were invited for intervention and out of them, 50 randomly divided into two groups: the biofeedback relaxation group and the sham-control group. The 25 TIIDPs in the treatment group were given training on the use of the GSR-BF device for the management of stress parameters, with a total of 20 sessions (30 minutes each). The 25 TIIDPs in the control group didn’t receive any training on biofeedback relaxation. Aggression, blood pressure, and blood glucose were assessed before and after the intervention. Aggression was recorded on follow-up too. The SPSS 16th version was used for the analysis. The GSR-BFgroup reported a significant change in systolic blood pressure (p = 014), blood glucose levels (P = 005) and in the dimensions of aggression (p = 001) on the post-intervention test. On the other hand, the control group reported a moderate increase in aggression. The biofeedback group had a significant reduction in the levels of aggression and blood pressure, while the control group had a significant increase in aggression. These findings will be helpful for the promotion of overall health in hyperglycemic TIIDPs.
Impact of Parental Participation and Socioeconomic Status on Intellectually Disabled Children’s Academic Achievement in Inclusive Schools
Authors: Kushwaha Ravindra Kumar , Ahmad Sarfaraz
Published: May 2024

This study examines the roles of parental participation and socioeconomic status in influencing the academic achievement of intellectually disabled children in inclusive schools. By employing a mixed-methods approach-including quantitative academic data analysis, surveys, and qualitative interviews with parents, educators, and students—the research aims to explore how varying levels of parental involvement and socioeconomic factors like family income, parental education, and access to resources affect educational outcomes. The study seeks to uncover any synergistic effects between these factors, offering insights that could guide educational policies and practices to support these students more effectively. Ultimately, the findings aim to enhance equitable learning environments in inclusive educational settings
Bibliometric Analysis of Organizational Innovation Trends
Authors: Rosanti Feira Aprilia , Qamari Ika Nurul , Arni Surwanti
Published: May 2024

In the current era, where technology is developing rapidly, and people's lifestyles are changing along with the times, organizations are required to be able to survive and develop to innovate. Innovation in organizations is implemented after the organization has conducted comprehensive research covering the internal and external conditions of the organization. By conducting research, organizations are able to find out what advantages and disadvantages they have so that innovation can be implemented optimally. Innovation means adjusting and enhancing the current services, goods, and procedures of the organization. Despite the importance of research on organizational innovation, there are few articles and scientific research that discuss this. This research strives to show the importance of innovation in organizations. It shows the development of research on organizational innovation by using a systematic approach to a literature review and science mapping analysis. Data was obtained online from the Scopus data database, and VosViewer was used to evaluate outcomes and identify patterns in relations and development. It is feasible to see the relationships between topics like people, organizational innovation, and organizations by employing this network visualization. The field of organizational innovation research has been in decline, according to this study. This research has contributed to the growth of organizational innovation research across multidisciplinary study areas.
Emotional Intelligence and Social Interaction – A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: J, Prabakar S Ida Merlin
Published: May 2024

The focus of the present study is to evaluate and review the documents on Emotional Intelligence and Social Interaction published in the Scopus database. The keywords used to obtain the documents are “Emotional Intelligence” and “Social Interaction”. This study performs bibliometric analysis on 284 articles published between the years 2000-2023. It is evident from the findings that publications related to emotional intelligence and social interaction have been steady for the past few years and there is a need in the rise for research in this field as social interaction is the basis for any social outcome. The bibliometric analysis shows that the top cited article with 570 citations is ‘Emotion regulation abilities and the quality of social interaction’. The most influential authors are Green, Michael F. and Horan, William P. The top influential countries are the United States and the United Kingdom and the top sources are the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Personality and Individual Differences. The study provides implications for future researchers based on the literature review and bibliometric analysis carried out and highlights the need for in-depth research on emotional intelligence and “social interaction” from a sociological and socio-psychological perspective.
Influence of Media Literacy on the Dissemination of Fake News among Instagram and Twitter Users
Authors: Nunayon Zannu Prosper , Olajide Talabi Felix , Sanusi Bernice Oluwalanu , A. Adesina Oluwakemi , Adewunmi Aderibigbe Adebola , T. Adelabu Omowale , Oyinloye Oloyede , Adedapo Bello6 Samson
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to determine how media literacy affects the dissemination of misleading information on Instagram and Twitter. Users create a more informed and dependable social media ecosystem by fostering responsible sharing habits and improving media literacy abilities when a piece of proper information is disseminated. To accomplish the goals of the study, a survey method was utilised to gather data with a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Undergraduate students at Redeemer's University made up the participants in the study. Using the Taro Yamane formula for sample size, a sample of 373 was selected from the population. Findings point to a mixed state of media literacy, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and educational initiatives to improve users' capacity to distinguish between reliable and misleading news. The study suggests specific programmes to improve users' capacity to assess material, confirm assertions, and recognise promotional content in the light of the findings. The study concluded that social media platforms should incorporate fact-checking tools, source verification capabilities, and plain labelling of promotional content, education initiatives on media literacy and critical thinking into the web page of Instagram and Twitter users. To achieve all the suggested recommendations, media literacy training must be continuous so that social media users can make educated and informed decisions
Fintech's Role in Green Finance: Procuring Funds for Sustainable Energy
Authors: Misra Neeti , Gupta Sumeet , Rao T Joji
Published: May 2024

Green financing is the furthermost significant name for the procurement of sustainable energy projects like renewable energy etc. Green bonds and green insurance are currently the two financing mechanisms for environmental businesses' sustainable procurement. There have been some problems that the issuing companies and the investors have encountered during the green bond procurement process. However, financial technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain, and robotics are promising solutions for green financing because they have already proven their significance and impact in a variety of fields such as finance and sustainable energy projects. The purpose of this study is to address and analyze the role and significance of fintech technologies in the procurement of greenfinanced sustainable infrastructure, as well as highlight research implications, limitations, and future work. In this study, we have followed inclusion and exclusion of the articles on the basis of key criteria. Following this, we have discussed the perspective of the different existing research on green finance, green bonds, insurance, fintech and sustainability for the sustainable energy procurement. The findings of the study are Fintech based high-level architecture proposed for the procurement process of funds for green financed sustainable energy projects. This study is the first attempt to group information from previously published research about green financing and integration of fintech for the smooth process of procurement of funds for sustainable energy projects.
Developing a Legal Framework for Virtual Court Hearing in Nigeria
Authors: Etareri Umukoro Brown , Ogorugba Omozue Moses , Oghenedoro Avwerosuo
Published: May 2024

This article focuses on the legal framework on virtual court hearing in Nigeria. There is a vacuum in the Nigerian legal system that was brought to limelight during the Corona virus pandemic and this gap relates to the issue of justice being denied and delayed in times of emergency such as pandemic, war and even insecurity which halt the flow of human activities and smooth administration of the legal system. Having regard to the mandatory requirements of the fundamental rights’ provisions in the Nigerian Constitution which guarantee fair hearing and the right to be tried before a court of law within a reasonable time, it becomes imperative to define the legal foundation for the application of the procedure for virtual court hearing in Nigeria in the absence of an explicit constitutional safeguard. The article considers the legality of virtual court hearing in the Nigerian legal system and the constitutional requirement that trials should be held in public and within a reasonable time. The article observes that though there is no direct constitutional backing for the application of virtual court hearing in Nigeria, there are explicit rules of court regulating the practice as a remedy in the time of emergency. The study finds that the practice of virtual court hearing has already gained recognition in the Nigerian legal system, however, there is need for a constitutional backing on the framework in the light of the conflicting opinions and skepticisms surrounding the practice.
Concurrent Enhancement of Curcumin's Stability and Dissolution by the Preparation of its Eutectic Mixtures
Authors: Ahlawat Sunita , Budhwar Vikas , Choudhary Manjusha , Kumari Sumita
Published: May 2024

Rhizomes of Curcuma longa is the source of the chemical curcumin. It possesses several pharmacological characteristics, including anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic antioxidant properties. But it also has several drawbacks, that limit its application as a medication. Curcumin's drawbacks that impede its application as a therapy include its poor chemical instability, solubility, bioavailability, and quick systemic clearance because of its rapid metabolism under physiological conditions. Its weak internal physicochemical properties make it less effective. These characteristics include photoinstability, limited bioavailability due to hydrolysis, and water insolubility. For the purpose of this investigation, a eutectic combination of 15% and 85% curcumin and nicotinamide was made. DSC, FTIR, and XRD analyses were used to assess the product's dissolving rate and photostability. The eutectic combination dissolved ten times faster after forty minutes than the parent medication. Following the 7th s day of accelerated photostability testing, curcumin-nicotinamide eutectic combinations shown 36% degradation, which was 34% less than pure curcumin. The photostability nvestigations were carried out in accordance with ICH Q1B recommendations. According to current research, cucumin may be a viable contender for pharmaceuticals in the future
Pandemic's Ripple Effect: Exploring Dynamic Connectedness of Indian Equity and Commodity Markets
Authors: Harikumar Yedhu , Muthumeenakshi M
Published: May 2024

This research investigates volatility spillovers between the Indian equity markets and commodity futures markets. The Nifty 50 index is chosen as a representative of the equity market, based on market capitalization, while Crude Oil, Copper, Zinc, Gold, and Silver are selected to represent the commodity market in India. The selection of each commodity is grounded in considerations of liquidity and physical market size. This research investigates how the volatility in the Indian stock market interacted with the volatility of five major commodity markets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ascertain the direction of information flow, the study employs the Granger causality approach. The research investigates how volatility transmits from the Indian equity market to various commodity markets. Employing methodologies inspired by Diebold and Yilmaz (2012) for Time Varying Parameter and Vector Autoregression (TVP VAR) analysis, the study explores these connections. To further delve into the dynamic relationship between these markets, wavelet coherence analysis is also utilized. This methodologically robust approach goes beyond traditional correlation analysis by deconstructing the co-movements across different time scales, offering a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationships and potential transmission mechanisms at play during the unprecedented period of the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing the frequency-dependent interactions between these markets, the study aims to shed light on how economic shocks and market fluctuations in one sector might propagate and impact the other, providing valuable insights for investors, policymakers, and researchers alike.
Empowering Her Path: The Impact of Spousal Support on Women’s Decisions, Success, and Wellbeing
Authors: Kiruthika A  , Geetha R
Published: May 2024

Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women taking up entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu. Many married women have started their businesses, driven by their passion, skills, and desire for financial independence. No study has analyzed spousal support and its impact on women's decision-making, performance, success, and overall well-being, specifically in the Tamil Nadu cultural context. Addressing this gap is essential because businesswomen are intensely embedded in their families and are an imperative force for monetary and communal improvements. The sample of this study was 147 married businesswomen in Tamil Nadu. Researchers assessed various descriptive factors to examine the association between spousal support and business engagements (Hypotheses 1 and 2) and spouses' education and business knowledge (Hypotheses 3 and 4). These factors impact Tamil Nadu businesswomen's performance, success, and psychological well-being. The assessments ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 1.09. The chisquare divergence between the interrupt lone model and the model between all predictors entered is significant (p
Fundamentos de la cirugía estereotáctica: pasado, presente y futuro
Authors: Benedetti Juan C.
Published: May 2024

Con el inicio de la práctica neuroquirúrgica se planteó la gran dificultad del abordaje de las estructuras profundas del cerebro. El acceso, por ejemplo a los ganglios de la base, envuelve un riesgo inevitable e inaceptable de daño de áreas elocuentes debajo de la superficie cerebral o aquellas adyacentes a estos ganglios. Las técnicas de cirugía abierta convencional son esencialmente métodos inapropiados para la cirugía de estructuras profundas del cerebro, a pesar del gran avance de las técnicas microquirúrgicas. La cirugía estereotáctica nace como una solución a estas limitantes.
Biopsia estereotáctica de lesiones cerebrales
Authors: Del Salto Silvano Dávila , Vargas Rivadeneira Ernesto
Published: May 2024

Introducción: El auge de la cirugía estereotáctica se debe al hecho de ser un método quirúrgico mínimamente invasivo para llegar a un blanco con gran exactitud. Una de sus aplicaciones es la biopsia estereotáctica .
Material y método: 71 pacientes con lesiones intracraneales, sometidos a biopsia cerebral mediante cirugía estereotáctica guiada por tomografía computada, desde abril de 1991 a diciembre de 2006.
Resultados: En 70 de los 71 casos reportados la biopsia fue diagnóstica; en 49 de estos pacientes se diagnosticó tumor cerebral, 10 presentaron lesiones quísticas (cisticercosis en 6 casos, quiste aracnoideo en 3 y quiste coloideo del tercer ventrículo en 1), en 7 pacientes se diagnosticó absceso cerebral, que fue drenado. La mayor parte de las lesiones se localizó en regiones profundas del encéfalo o a nivel del tallo cerebral, en donde el alto riesgo de morbimortalidad de la cirugía convencional contraindicaba la resección quirúrgica.
Conclusiones: La biopsia estereotáctica es un procedimiento eficaz y seguro para la determinación histológica de lesiones cerebrales profundas con difícil acceso neuroquirúrgico. Con la biopsia estereotáctica no se presentaron complicaciones importantes.
Understanding Self Theory: “I” Or “Me” to Self & the Relationships of “I” & “Me” to Others from Character Sketch of Mahabharata
Authors: B. R. Shyam , Aithal P. S.
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Roger self theory is an important section in every organization in handling individual’s personality. Personality is a combination of behaviour, attitude emotion, perception and thought pattern that define an individual. On approach to personality emphasizes the self and it is characteristic. The research paper is an interesting blend of “I” or “Me” to self and relationships of “I” and “Me” to others to management, science and mythology. The researcher explains how self-theory to professional & psychology students with the help of characters from Mahabharata. The outcome of the research helps individual personalities to discover them as well as to understand basic individual differences.
Objectives: The researchers have set the following primary objectives and the current study investigates 2 broad research questions: (1) To examine self theory from character sketch of Mahabharata (OCEAN). (2) To identify whether self-theory applies to actualizing tendency (Real Self).
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is based on both secondary & primary evidence. Hypotheses are stated for the various variables selected and analyzed to prove or disprove the same without any errors.
Findings/Result: After analysis researchers conclude there is a fairly high degree of positive correlation between theory aspects and renewal trend. Therefore, the study concludes there is a correlation between the elements of theory and the renewal trend from Mahabharata characters to individuals with the ancient Indian texts.
Research Limitations/Implications: In the present research an attempt is made by the researchers to understand the research gap in the area hence a conceptual idea is proposed and the research goes further to advance significance to discover the degree of relationship to interpret characters from Mahabharata to explain self-theory.
Originality/New Knowledge/Interpretation/Value: Roger’s theory is very essential to safeguard the individual’s personality and committed himself to understanding the how attitude, behavior and perception change can come about. Thus, the researchers work aims at finding the self-theory & its impact on individual’s personality. Psychologists explain this by segregating personality into a private and public persona. Private is the ‘real’ inner person, while public is the way that the individual presents themselves to the outside world. We may be confident.
Paper Type: The study is based on both secondary & primary evidence. There are many characters in the Mahabharata, with each one having self-theory. Many characters are similar but differ in their personality. However, this is not a definitive list.
Comparison of Hemodynamic Effect of Propofol and Ketofol during Induction of Anaesthesia in General Surgery Patients
Authors: Kashif Naeem  , Muhammad Hamood Farooqi  , Aimen Zafar  , Shahzad Asfandyar Haider  , Hira Saeed Khan  , Qamar Zaman Phull
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the comparison of homodynamic effect of propofol and ketofol duringinduction in general surgery patients.Study design: Randomized control trialSetting: Department of Anesthesia, Surgical ICU and Pain management, Civil Hospital Karachi.Duration: Seven months from June 2019 to January 2020.Methods: Patients scheduled for elective general surgery procedures, aged 20 to 60 years, bothmale and female patients were included. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups.Group A received a combination of ketofol while Group B received propofol as the inductionagent. After recording of the base line values of mean arterial pressure patient was induced usingpropofol or ketofol. Mean arterial pressure readings were noted at 30 seconds after druginjection, as well as at 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes after intubation, to capture theimmediate hemodynamic effects of the drugs and to observe any potential changes over timefollowing intubation.Results: The average age of the patients was 37.38±13.78 years. Out of 64 patients, 30(46.9%)were male and 34(53.1%) were female. Homodynamic effect was significantly high in thosepatients who received ketofol than those who received propofol (100% vs. 59.4% p=0.0005).The findings observed also with significant differences in hemodynamic effects between the twogroups, even after controlling for age, gender, and ASA classification (p-<0.05).Conclusion: Combination of Ketofol with ketofol was observed to be the betterhemodynamically as compared to Propofol. Additionally, the use of ketofol reduces the cost ofinduction and decreasing the economic burden on the patient.
Incidence of Cryptosporidium: A Neglected Parasite in Immunocompetent Adults in Swabi
Authors: Amjad Mahboob  , Nazish Babar  , Asim Ali Shah  , Asfandyar Babar  , Amir Mumtaz  , Aqsa Aslam
Published: May 2024

Objective: To highlight the increasing incidence of Cryptosporidium in immunocompetent adults and the resultant altered epidemiology.
Methodology: This study was conducted over a period of one year, from 1st January 2023 to 1st of January, 2024 at Microbiology Laboratory MTI- GKMC/BKMC, Swabi. Modified Ziehl Neelsen staining was performed on the received stool samples from patients presenting with wide range of symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Abdominal pain, recurrent episodes of diarrhea and weight loss were the main symptoms. Modified ZN stain being one of the most reliable, quick and cost effective methods for the detection of cysts of Cryptosporidium using 40X and oil immersion lens was used for diagnosis.
Results: A total of 62 samples were received from immunocompetent patients in the said period out of which 34% were positive for the oocysts of Cryptosporidium species. Out of a total of 21 positive samples 62% were males and 38% were females. The age range of the patients spanned between 20 to 60 years.
Conclusion: Knowing this high incidence 34% of Cryptosporidium spp. in the healthy adults, necessitates to prioritize steps for the prevention of this infection by implementation of public health measures.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Combined High-Resolution Computed Tomography and MR Cisternography in Evaluation of CSF Rhinorrhea Patients, Taking Surgical Findings As Gold Standard
Authors: Sana Wasim  , Bilal Altaf  , Hina Hanif Mughal  , Maria Khaliq  , Riffat Raja  , Khadeeja Zia
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of combined high-resolution computed tomography and MR Cisternography in evaluation of CSF rhinorrhea patients, taking surgical findings as gold standard.
Methodology: The Observational Cross-sectional study was conducted at Benazir Bhutto and Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi for a total period of 12 months from 1 June 2022 to 1 May 2023. All patients having CSF rhinorrhea (discharge of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose) of >1-month duration was enrolled and underwent HRCT/MR cisternography subsequently followed by surgery and results of both modalities were compared.
Results: Out of a total of 156 patients enrolled, 136 (87.1%) were males and 20 (12.8%) females. The results of this study yielded a sensitivity of 93.3%, specificity of 61.9%, positive predictive value of 94% and a negative predictive value of 59%. The overall accuracy of combined HRCT/MR Cisternography for the diagnosis of CSF rhinorrhea was found to be 89.1% in comparison to surgery.
Conclusion: The use of Combined HRCT/MR cisternography for the diagnosis of CSF rhinorrhea is a feasible, safer and highly accurate modality for correctly identifying such cases and circumvents the limitations imposed by the use of any single modality in these patients.
Efficacy of Celecoxib and Naproxen Sodium After Non-Surgical Extraction of Permanent Teeth: A Randomized Control Study
Authors: Nida Fatima  , Khalid Mahmood Siddiqui  , Baig Muhammad Zeeshan , Muhammad Abul Hasan Ali  , Abdul Manan Shahid  , Varqa Faraid
Published: May 2024

Objective: To compare the level of pain relief that two NSAID salts offer following a simple closed tooth extraction technique, as well as to assess patient adherence to the prescribed dosage schedule.
Methodology: This Randomized Control Design study was conducted at Islamabad medical & dental college, from 2018-2019. 150 patients made up the sample, who were split into two equal groups using a computerized lottery system: the experimental group and the control group. Following tooth extraction under local anesthesia, participants in the experimental group were told to take one 200 mg tablet of celecoxib orally for two days, while the control group was administered two 550 mg tablets of Naproxen Sodium orally twice a day. The standard Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess post-extraction pain after 24 and 48 hours. Patients' adherence was verified by having them fill out a Performa form by phone call after 48 hours. After collection of Data, analysis was done with the help of SPSS version 21.0.
Results: After tooth extraction, both medications were similarly effective in reducing pain, although participants adhered to the OD dose of celecoxib substantially more than the BD dose of naproxen sodium.
Conclusion: There was statistically insignificant difference in pain relief provided by Celecoxib and Naproxen Sodium after 24 and 48 hours of single tooth extraction.
Küresel Çevresel Değişim Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Gökçınar Betül , Yazıcı Kubilay
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmada Varela-Losada vd. (2021) tarafından geliştirilen “Global Environmental Change (GEC)” isimli ölçeğin Türkçe uyarlamasını sağlamak üzere geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması yapılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda uyarlama çalışmalarında gerçekleştirilen geçerlik ve güvenirlik adımları takip edilmiştir. Çalışma grubunu Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören 1181 (879 kadın, 302 erkek) öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak hem orijinal hem de uyarlaması yapılan ölçekten yararlanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS-25 ve AMOS-25 paket programları kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda ölçeğin dil geçerliğinin geçer düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizinde ise bazı maddelerin hata varyansları arasında bir ilişki olduğu için kovaryans kurularak modifikasyon yapılmıştır. Ayrıca faktör madde uyum estimate değeri anlamlı olmayan dört madde Türkçeye uyarlanan ölçekten çıkarılmıştır. Son durum üzerine kurulan DFA modeline ilişkin maddelere ait estimate değerlerinin kabul edilebilir olduğu ve uyum gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Bu anlamda modelin doğrulandığı görülmüştür. Cronbach’s Alpha iç tutarlılık katsayısı ise .74 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Uyarlama sonucunda ulusal alanyazına kazandırılan ölçeğin küresel çevresel değişime yönelik öğretmen adaylarının tutumlarını belirlemek üzere kullanılabilir olduğuna ulaşılmıştır. Öğretmen adaylarının küresel çevresel değişime yönelik tutumlarını belirlemek üzere yapılacak çalışmalarda uyarlanan ölçeğin kullanılması önerilebilir.
Sentiment Analysis of YouTube Comments
Authors: Saurabh Chakraborty  , Rutika Zambre  , Hrishikesh Sharma  , Tapash Gaikwad  , Dr. Nitin Janwe
Published: May 2024

This study explores sentiment analysis of YouTube comments using machine learning algorithms including CNN, LSTM, SVM, Naive Bayes, and Random Forest. Implementing ensemble learning techniques, we evaluate their accuracies to understand public sentiment. The backend is built with Django, frontend with Vue.js, facilitating user-friendly visualization of results. Our findings highlight ensemble learning's effectiveness in enhancing sentiment analysis accuracy, offering insights into public sentiment on online platforms
Smart Wheel Chair using IOT
Authors: Dr. Shivakumar K S  , Keerthi. B  , Sai Charan. M  , Mohammed Nauman. M S  , Tej Paul. S
Published: May 2024

The microcontroller based wheelchair using android is a device designed to assist individuals with mobility impairments. The system utilizes an Android application installed on a smartphone to control the movement of the wheelchair. The smartphone communicates with a microcontroller via Bluetooth, which is responsible for processing the received commands and controlling the movement of the wheelchair's motors. The system includes obstacle detection sensors that detect any obstacles in the wheelchair's path and prevent collisions.
The microcontroller based wheelchair using android is a device that combines modern technologies to help individuals with mobility impairments. It utilizes an Android application and a microcontroller to control the movement of the wheelchair. Here are some more details about this innovative device:
Android Application: The Android application is installed on a smartphone and acts as a remote control for the wheelchair. The user can use the application to move the wheelchair forward, backward, left, and right. Additionally, the application provides the user with real-time feedback on the wheelchair's battery level, speed, and direction.
Microcontroller: The microcontroller is responsible for processing the commands received from the smartphone and controlling the movement of the wheelchair's motors. The microcontroller is programmed to interface with the wheelchair's motors and control their speed and direction.
Improving the quality of life for the elderly and disabled people and giving them the proper care at the right time is one the most important roles that are to be performed by us being a responsible member of the society. It's not easy for the disabled and elderly people to maneuver a mechanical wheelchair, which many of them normally use for locomotion.
Hence there is a need for designing a wheelchair that is intelligent and provides easy maneuverability. In this context, an attempt has been made to propose a thought controlled wheelchair, which uses the captured signals from the brain and eyes and processes it to control the wheelchair. Electroencephalography (EEG) technique deploys an electrode cap that is placed on the user's scalp for the acquisition of the EEG signals which are captured and translated into movement commands by the arduino microcontroller which in turn move the wheelchair
Distraction Effects of Manual Texting and Voice Messaging When Approaching Pedestrian Crossings on Urban Roads: a Driving Simulator Study
Authors: Calvi Alessandro
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of texting while driving on driver performance and road safety. In order to achieve this goal, 51 participants took part in a driving simulator study that replicated an urban environment. During the trials, text messages with questions of equal cognitive weight were sent to be answered via 1) a manual texting application or 2) a voice message application. A baseline condition with no secondary task was also tested. Along the simulated route, there were some events that could cause a crash, like pedestrians crossing on-and-off crosswalks. The overall findings indicate that both texting and voice messaging activities while driving have detrimental effects on driving performance and road safety, putting drivers at high risk. The practical applications of the findings of this study are primarily directed at policymakers and stakeholders for the development of effective and targeted campaigns.
Predictive Software Engineering: Delivering Effective Business Solutions through Custom Software Development
Authors: Kontsevoi Boris
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the seven core principles of the Predictive Software Engineering (PSE) framework. These principles are designed to empower custom software development companies to deliver transparent and reliable solutions, all while adhering to predetermined budgets. The paper delves into each of the seven principles: Meaningful Customer Care, Transparent End-to-End Control, Proven Productivity, Efficient Distributed Teams, Disciplined Agile Delivery Process, Measurable Quality Management and Technical Debt Reduction, and Sound Human Development.
Empowering Teenage Resilience: A Mobile App for Personalized Mental Health Support in the Post-covid Era
Authors: Du Guannan , Tran Khoa
Published: May 2024

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, teenagers worldwide have faced unprecedented stress and mental health challenges. This research paper presents a novel mobile application, designed as a technologically advanced solution to support the mental well-being of this vulnerable demographic [11]. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, the app offers personalized advice and support based on individual user inputs, such as emotional states and preferences captured through diary entries [12]. It uniquely integrates location-based volunteer activity suggestions, aiming to engage teenagers in community service, thereby enhancing their sense of purpose and connection. The core of the application includes a sophisticated AI feedback system, personalized volunteer opportunities, and a secure personal journaling feature, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of teenage users. Experimental results have demonstrated the AI system's superior accuracy in providing advice, surpassing that of human volunteers, with an accuracy rate of 80% compared to the volunteers' 75%. Additionally, user engagement experiments using A/B testing methods on UI design changes showed a significant increase in user interaction and time spent within the app, highlighting the effectiveness of the enhanced card layout over traditional Gridview layouts. These findings underscore the application's potential not only in delivering accurate, personalized mental health support but also in fostering a greater sense of community and engagement among teenagers. By addressing the pressing need for accessible, personalized mental health solutions, this work contributes significantly to the discourse on leveraging technology to mitigate the mental health crisis among youth, advocating for the broader adoption and continuous development of such innovative approaches.
A Smart Child Safety System for Enhanced Pool Supervision using Computer Vision and Mobile App Integration
Authors: Li Pak Hon , Zhang Yujia
Published: May 2024

Ensuring child safety around swimming pools remains a paramount concern for parents and caregivers [4]. In this research, we present an innovative child safety system that leverages advanced computer vision technology and mobile app integration. Our system employs the YOLOv5 object detection model to continuously monitor swimming pool areas for the presence of children [5]. Upon detection, it promptly sends real-time alerts to parents' mobile apps, allowing for proactive supervision and accident prevention. We conducted two experiments to evaluate the system's performance: one focused on the object detection model's accuracy, achieving high precision and recall rates of 93.5% and 82.2%, respectively, while the other assessed the system's real-world applicability and mobile app functionality [6]. The results indicate robust child detection capabilities and reliable alerting mechanisms. By addressing limitations such as environmental factors and usability, our project strives to enhance child safety near swimming pools, offering a valuable contribution to the field of safety technology [7].
Determining the Relationship between Political Decentralization and the Quality of Maternal Health Services in Uganda, Sheema Municipality, Sheema District.
Authors: Benard Dr. Nuwatuhaire , Andrew Dr. Ainomugisha
Published: May 2024

The study investigated the relationship between political decentralization and the quality of maternal health services in Uganda, Sheema Municipality Sheema District. cross-sectional and correlational research designs were adopted on a sample of 235 respondents. Quantitatively data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics, frequencies and percentage tables and qualitatively, by thematic content analysis. Inferential analysis results indicated that political decentralization had a strong positive significant relationship with quality of maternal health services. Therefore, it was concluded that political decentralization as a component of decentralization policy implementation is essential for quality of maternal health services. The study recommended that the Government of Uganda should implement political decentralization policy in the health sector by granting local government powers and authority to manage and run the health facilities in order to improve the quality of maternal health services.
Assessment of Understanding And Perception of Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Medico-legal Autopsy
Authors: Maqsood Muhammad , Kashif Butt Muhammad , Adhami Saad uz Zaman , Hassan Hafeez Muhammad , Javaid Tahira , Sardar Hira
Published: May 2024

Objective: To address the declining interest in forensic medicine and contribute to curriculum improvements by identifying knowledge gaps and exploring perceptions of undergraduate medical students in Pakistan regarding autopsies. It seeks to investigate the impact of autopsy exposure on students' attitudes toward pursuing forensic medicine as a career. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a questionnaire was conducted among 272 third and fourth-year MBBS students at a private medical college, over a six-month period. Results: According to the results of this study, most of the of students correctly understand the basic purpose of forensic postmortem examination, which is to determine the cause of death. However, there are knowledge gaps in understanding the legal and procedural aspects of autopsy. Additionally, the study highlights the students' perception of autopsy, with a substantial portion feeling uncomfortable or considering it disrespectful to the body. Conclusion: The findings provide insights into how the curriculum can be enhanced to prepare medical students for the ethical, emotional, and professional aspects of forensic pathology.
Assessment of Self-Medication Practices among Undergraduate Students Before and During COVID-19
Authors: Arshad Javaria , Syed Uffaq , Nosherwan Ali Syed , Zaffar Sehrish , Khalid Momina
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess self-medication knowledge, prevalence, reasons, and conditions among undergraduate medical students. Material and Methods: A survey was conducted among 329 undergraduate healthcare students in tertiary care hospitals & IOD using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, and categorical variables were analyzed with Chi-square and logistic regression tests at a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: Self-medication was prevalent among 202 (61.4%) participants: 54 (26.7%) before COVID-19, 16 (7.9%) during COVID-19, and 132 (65.3%) both periods. Knowledge levels varied: 179 (54.4%) with poor knowledge, 150 (45.6%) with good knowledge regarding self-medication. Painkillers 176 (87.1%) were commonly self-administered class of drug, with fever 166 (82.6%) being the most treated condition. Individuals often used their own prior prescriptions 125 (62.5%) as a source of information for self-medication. The predominant reason for self-medication was fear of contact with the infected person during the pandemic, along with fear of quarantine or isolation. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study reveals concerning self-medication practices among undergraduate healthcare students, particularly with painkillers for common ailments. Field of study, academic year, and personal background influenced self-medication tendencies, while highlighting knowledge gaps. The COVID- 19 pandemic exacerbated these behaviours, necessitating immediate attention. Healthcare education must adapt to equip future professionals with decision-making skills amid rising self-medication practices.
Correlation of Stature with Head Circumference of Male Adults of Upper Punjab
Authors: Bibi Fozia , Shahid Butt Usman , Serwer Ambreen , Zaheen Uzma , Farid Noreen , Khattak M. Asghar
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study aimed to find how head circumference and stature related to males in Upper Punjab between the ages of 21 and 30. Material and Method: The investigation was conducted using a quantitative methodology. The 382 adult male residents of Kharian City provided the data. The program SPSS 25 was used to conduct the analysis. Results: The average stature, as determined by descriptive data, was 170.4 cm. 56.45 cm was the average head circumference. The height and head circumference have a 0.518 Pearson correlation. The value of r shows a statistically significant positive correlation. After the regression analysis was completed, the regression equation was used to label the regression curve. Conclusion: The results of this investigation showed a correlation between head circumference and stature. Measuring head circumference will help forensic experts determine stature, especially when only the head is exposed due to a natural or artificial calamity
Young People’s Interaction with Political Information in Japan
Authors: Kamada Hitoshi
Published: May 2024

This paper investigated how Japanese young people’s attitudes toward politics and the social environments they are in affect their interaction with political information in their daily life. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty people to gather data about their experiences with political information and their attitudes toward politics. The results show that they have mixed feelings about political information, which arise from personal factors but are interrelated with broader social factors. Their attitude, which comprises their sense of remoteness to politics, low political efficacy, and difficulty understanding politics, reduces their interest in knowing political information. Social factors that limit opportunities for political participation and conversation diminish the utility of information and the motivation for seeking information. The habit of monitoring political information, often facilitated by experience watching television news with family, emerges as a factor that can maintain young people’s exposure to political information, regardless of their level of political interest.
History, Fiction, and Trauma
Authors: Raj RANJITHA
Published: May 2024

Abstract
 
Post independent India has witnessed several horrific incidents of communal violence. The largest communal riot happened in the year 1984, in the capital city New Delhi. The Anti- Sikh Riots of 1984, happened after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of
India. But for a long time, there was silence surrounding the incident in which thousands lost their lives. The silence was primarily caused from the trauma inflicted from the incident. There are reasons to believe that the silence was politically motivated too. But the role fictional writings have played in communicating the traumatic memory of the incident was significant. This paper studies the novel Amu written by Shonali Bose to understand representation of traumatic memory of the community. The paper attempts to problematize the decades long silence surrounding the incident and the novel’s role along with other similar fictional accounts’ in unraveling the truth of the incident. The concept of unspeakability in trauma is examined alongside the forced silencing of the incident.
Keywords: History, Unspeakability, trauma, 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, Fiction, Silencing
CELEBRANDO O CENTENÁRIO DE PAULO FREIRE: UMA ANÁLISE DAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DO AUTOR NA PESQUISA EM CONTABILIDADE
Authors: Moreira Janielle , Angotti Marcello , Mafra de Sá Carolina
Published: May 2024

Neste trabalho, investigamos a incorporação do pensamento de Paulo Freire na pesquisa em contabilidade. Realizamos um levantamento abrangente de pesquisas nacionais e internacionais, buscando identificar como os autores se apropriam da obra do autor. Analisamos 56 artigos, dos quais quase metade são de autores brasileiros. Entre as publicações internacionais, destacam-se a Austrália e o Reino Unido (em inglês) e a Colômbia (em espanhol). O uso das ideias de Paulo Freire se concentrou em quatro áreas: (i) princípios pedagógicos, (ii) saberes necessários à docência, (iii) contabilidade em contextos sociais e (iv) dialogicidade na prática contábil. A realização de pesquisas e debates sobre esses temas indica um potencial para aperfeiçoar o ensino e a prática contábil em prol da sustentabilidade. No entanto, como observado em alguns estudos, ainda há muito a ser feito para integrar efetivamente as ideias de Freire na prática: na estrutura básica de ensino, na relação em sala de aula e na concepção e elaboração dos relatos socioambientais.
EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: José Miranda Gilberto , Pereira de Castro Casa Nova Silvia , De Oliveira Vendramin Elisabeth
Published: May 2024

A disparidade entre o ambiente acadêmico e a sociedade tem sido alvo de muitas críticas nas diversas áreas do conhecimento, inclusive na área contábil (Machado & Casa Nova, 2008; Lavarda, Panucci-Filho & Michels, 2017; Guerreiro, 2022). Essa literatura destaca a necessidade de uma formação completa nos aspectos técnico, humano, social e ético, bem como uma maior integração entre estudantes e instituições de ensino com a sociedade. A intensificação desse debate colocou a extensão como uma possibilidade prática capaz de reduzir a lacuna entre a academia e a sociedade, servindo como uma ponte transformadora entre universidade e comunidade.