bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Natural and Artificial Intelligence Interactions in Digital Networking: A Multilayer Network Model for Economic Value Creation
Authors: Moro-Visconti Roberto
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the integration of natural intelligence (NI) and artificial intelligence (AI) within traditional firms linked through a multilayer network framework. The research explores this central question: How can the integration of NI and AI, facilitated by copula nodes, drive economic value creation in digitized firms? 
The paper combines theoretical and empirical results of the observed increments in cost-benefit marginality linked with AI adoption by checking out testing in various domains such as manufacturing, retailing, finance, etc. The performance of the model shows enhanced efficiency and decision-making, as well as savings in costs. Copula nodes that connect multilayer networks blend NI with AI, boosting overall value. Unlike existing studies, this framework operationalizes copula nodes to capture real-time dependencies between human-driven and AI-driven processes, offering a comprehensive view of economic value creation across digitized firms. A methodology section outlines the empirical validation process conducted across multiple industries (manufacturing, retail, and finance), providing key insights into efficiency, decision-making, and cost optimization.
The practical implications offer a strategic pathway for firms to enhance profitability and competitiveness in the digital age. The results underscore the importance of strategically integrating AI with human intelligence to maximize economic outcomes.
 
Received: 18 August 2024 | Revised: 22 October 2024 | Accepted: 10 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Roberto Moro Visconti: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data Curation, Writing - Original Draft, Writing -Review & Editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition.
Pengaruh Konten Sosial Media Instagram Mpr Ri Terhadap Online Angegament
Authors: Muhammad Iqbal Nana Supriatna  , Daniel Handoko
Published: November 2024

This research examines the impact of Instagram social media content of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) on online engagement of its followers. In the digital era, government agencies increasingly rely on social media to communicate with the public. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the MPR RI's Instagram content strategy in increasing community interaction and participation online. The aim of this research is to measure the influence of Mpr Ri's Instagram social media content on online engagement, then the theories used are Instagram (miles 2019: 125) and online Engagemnet (Corkum et al 2021). And this research method uses quantitative survey data collection techniques and then distributes questionnaires to followers of the Instagram account @mprgoid as many as 75 respondents. content analysis and measurement of engagement metrics such as number of likes, comments & shares
Pengaruh Fanatisme terhadap Emosi
Authors: Mochammad Helmy Fikri  , Nadia Ayu Fadhilah
Published: November 2024

Fanaticism towards football clubs has become a phenomenon with significant impacts on their supporters' social and psychological aspects. This study aims to identify how fanaticism towards FC Barcelona influences the emotions of its fans, particularly followers of the Instagram account @fansbarcaid_. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study explores the emotional experiences of fans through in-depth interviews with the account's followers. The findings reveal that fanaticism contributes to various emotional responses, including long-lasting loyalty to the team, emotional attachment during victories and defeats, and emotional and material support for the team. This research provides deeper insights into the relationship between sports fanaticism and the emotional dynamics of fans, particularly the dynamics of fanaticism within the football context. The fanaticism of @fansbarcaid_ followers towards FC Barcelona fosters profound loyalty and significant emotional attachment.
Prescribed Fire as a Tool for Management of Grasslands
Authors: Oloo John
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate how prescribed fire as a tool can be used for the management of grasslands with specific questions: (i) What is the importance of prescribed fire? (ii) What is the importance of grasslands?
Methodology: The methodology used was systematic literature review and the findings were; prescribed fire is useful in: reduction of fuels, altering vegetation communities, improving wildlife habitat, releasing of nutrients, removing seed dormancy and helps in killing disease vectors while grasslands are useful in provision of grass for ruminants, Grass for perfumes, alcohols and beverage, Ecosystem services, Climate regulation, Erosion prevention, Tourism, recreation, and hunting, Cultural heritage, spiritual, and social cohesion.
Findings: In conclusion, based on the provisions of prescribed fire and grasslands, there is every need to use prescribed fire in grasslands management.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: For managers intending to use this tool, I recommend that a smaller area of less than ten hectares of grassland should be used for experiment first and results observed. After that, then larger areas can be burnt because the manager would have gotten the necessary skills and competency. The objectives of using prescribed fire should be well stated.
Infectious Waste Management in General Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia: Perspectives of Healthcare Workers
Authors: Mulife Jane , Khumar Amit , Hangulu Lydia
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Poorly managed infectious waste was the cause of majority of accidents and exposures to infectious waste in general hospitals in Zambia. The overall aim of this study was to appraise infectious waste management in the five general hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia.
Methodology: An explorative qualitative study was conducted to assess infectious waste management in Lusaka, Zambia, nesting the perspectives of 21 healthcare workers drawn from five general hospitals in Lusaka district.
Findings: The results showed that, the state of infectious waste management in a cross-section of general hospitals in Zambia had fallen short of the World Health recommended standards. A myriad of contributing factors to poor waste management amplified included, lack of regular staff training, insufficient infectious waste management equipment and inadequate protective clothing for waste handling, stock out of colour- coded bin liners and bins was a common occurrence. Other key findings were, limited space for storing waste before disposal or transportation and the lack of awareness about segregation and waste management rules as well as the limited financial resources to procure standard infectious waste protection and disposal equipment.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommended to conduct longitudinal studies across hospitals to establish the impact of waste management practices and its corresponding health risks, the government to effectively fund hospitals to enable them train health workers, procure adequate infectious waste management equipment among others in case of delayed supplies from or central supply chain and to sub contract the private sector or social entrepreneurs to manage waste on behalf of hospitals to address the current challenges facing the general hospitals while seeking for sustainable long term solutions. Furthermore, ZEMA should increase its operational capacity to enhance effective monitoring of Health Care Institutions over Health Care Waste compliance and surveillances.
Deepfake:A Comprehensive Survey of Generation and Detection Methods
Authors:   Shenzhen University, NIU Yuanchen , LI Yuanman ,   Shenzhen University, LI Bin ,   Shenzhen University, LI Xia ,   Shenzhen University
Published: November 2024

Under the impetus of generative models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Diffusion Models, facial deepfake technology has made significant progress. Among these, deep face swapping, as one of the most widespread and impactful research directions in the realm of Deepfake, has captured widespread attention. With its application in diverse areas such as daily entertainment and film production, this technology has catalyzed new innovative possibilities, thereby propelling the advancement of related industries. On the other hand, its rapid evolution poses an increasingly formidable challenge to personal privacy protection, societal stability, and even national security. Against this backdrop, the development of efficient and reliable facial deepfake detection technology has become a critical strategy to counteract this complex threat. Firstly, this article provides an overview of face-swapping methods based on deep learning, categorizing and summarizing them from the perspectives of generation and guidance. Subsequently, the article systematically outlines facial deepfake detection techniques focusing on image spatial and frequency domains. Furthermore, it categorizes and organizes video-oriented facial deepfake detection technology from the perspectives of intra-frame. image forgery features, inter-frame. spatiotemporal feature fusion, and multimodal information fusion. In conclusion, the article summarizes the array of challenges faced by deep face swapping and detection algorithms in addressing technological issues and privacy security. Simultaneously, it delves into the exploration of future directions for development.
Analysis of Global Warming by the Seismo-Geothermics
Authors:   Hunan Earthquake Agency, CHEN Lijun
Published: November 2024

Based on the data of ANSS earthquake catalog of California Earthquake Center and the author’s theory and method of Seismo-Geothermics, this paper analyzes the annual strain energy anomalies of several deep seismic activity tectonic samples beneath the shell. The analysis yields 9 images that exhibit a high degree of correlation with the concurrent curve of global mean temperature anomalies. The warming of the earth’s climate is not the damage caused by human production activities, but a normal phenomenon of selfregulation in the rotation of the earth, and is not diverted by human will. At present, humanity is primarily focused on risk mitigation and disaster relief efforts. Thus it can be seen that the 2016 Paris Agreement is a good environmental protection agreement, which should adjust the current carbon emission and carbon zero policy, so as to protect the environment, promote the development of global industrialization, common progress, and benefit mankind.
Formation,Development and Evolution of Zanda Basin in Xizang Autonomous Region
Authors:   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center,Laboratory for Big Data and Decision, YANG Hu , ZHANG Mingyuan ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center, YUAN Liang ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center, Chen Jiaqi ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center, ZHANG Huishan ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center, ZENG Zhongliang ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center, LUO Jiangbo ,   China Geological Survey Military-Civilian Integration Military-Civilian Integration Geological Survey Center
Published: November 2024

Zanda Basin is a continental sedimentary basin, the administrative division is in the southwest of Xizang Autonomous Region, the basin developed a unique “soil forest”, and the sedimentary sequence is relatively complete. There have been some researches on the evolutionary history and stratigraphic sequence of Zanda Basin, yet a systematic summary remains lacking. By integrating relevant data, literature and field investigation, this paper provides a new approach for the study of continental sedimentary basins through the research methods of sequence stratigraphy and genetic stratigraphy analysis in the area. Through the description of the whole process of evolution, formation, development and closure of Zanda Basin, a “framework” of the sedimentary evolution history of Zanda Basin is built. The genetic facies, forming environment, sedimentary process, geometric form. and spatial distribution of vertical strata in sedimentary system are systematically studied. Thus, it shows the evolution history of Zanda basin. The analysis shows that the Zanda Basin can be divided into three stages: the germination stage, the development stage and the shrinking and sealing stage. During the Pliocene-Early Pleistocene period, the development and evolution of the Zanda Basin have generally experienced weak-to-strong-to-weak geological activity, accompanied by sedimentary processes transitioning from initial alluvial deposition, through lacustrine sedimentation, and back to alluvial deposition, as the basin evolved from early to late stages of depression. By elaborating the evolution history of Zanda Basin in different stages in detail, we can understand the whole process of the formation, development and extinction of continental basins in the plateau area, and provide reference for the study of geomorphic environment and ecological changes in the plateau area.
Research on the Impact Effects and Mechanism of Digital Economy on the Green Transformation of Beijing
Authors:   Beijing Union University, SONG Yijia , LU Yichang ,   Beijing Union University, MO Shuren ,   Beijing Union University, TIAN Yuan ,   Beijing Union University
Published: November 2024

With the increasingly severe global environmental problems, green transformation has become an important issue for the development of major cities. As the capital city of China, Beijing faces a particularly prominent contradiction between economic development and environmental protection, making it imperative to explore a path towards high-quality green development. This study aims to analyze the impact of digital economy on Beijing􀆳s green transformation and its internal mechanism, with a view to providing theoretical basis and policy reference for the city􀆳s sustainable development. By analyzing the positive effect of digital economy development at the production, lifestyle. and ecological levels, this paper g highlights its key role in upgrading Beijing􀆳s industrial structure, optimizing the employment landscape, directing the influx of social capital, as well as enhancing residents’ quality of life while improving the ecological environment. The study finds that the digital economy not only promotes the development of new industries centered on technological advancements, but also facilitates the optimization and upgrading of traditional industries, resulting in reduced energy consumption and improved energy efficiency through its deep integration. Moreover, the popularization and application of digital technologies have improved residents􀆳 consumption patterns and lifestyles, contributing to a low-carbon way of living. This study concludes by presenting policy recommendations for Beijing􀆳s green transformation, which encompass enhancing research, development and promotion of green technologies, deepening the intelligent transformation of energy consumption, accelerating the construction of smart cities, and strengthening carbon emissions monitoring, etc. These recommendations are of great theoretical and practical significance for exploring the relationship between the digital economy and the green transformation, formulating relevant policies, and promoting sustainable development.
A Study on Sustainable Urbanization Based on Ecological Protection and Human Wellbeing in Xizang Autonomous Region
Authors:   School of government, TIAN Ming , TIAN Yicong ,   School of government
Published: November 2024

Population evolution and urbanization in Xizang Autonomous Region are key variables influencing the construction of ecological security barrier and sustainable development on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Based on a detailed description of the number, structure, distribution pattern and evolution of the population in Xizang from 1982 to 2020, this paper studies the main problems of urbanization development in Xizang and the countermeasures to promote sustainable urbanization. It is found that in recent 10 years transforming changes have taken place in Xizang’s population pattern, and the rapid development of urbanization is becoming the core factor. However, the over-dispersed population, unreasonable urban system and insufficient service function of major cities and towns are the main problems faced by Tibet and its sustainable development of urbanization. The two most important agglomeration areas of population and towns, the “One River and Two Tributaries” area and the Seni-Karub area, are facing serious shortages of construction land, the constraints of canyons, and the pressure of ecological protection. Accordingly, the study proposes several suggestions to build a sustainable development model on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, based on “win-win” efforts to protect the plateau’s ecological environment and promote people’s livelihood. First of all, the population distribution pattern should be changed from “mainly scattered” to “mainly concentrated” to adapt to the rapid development of urbanization and the acceleration of population migration. Secondly, based on full coverage of population services, a secondary urban system pattern of “central city-county town” should be constructed to improve and perfect the service function of county towns. Thirdly, the problem of land use for urban expansion can be solved according to local conditions without damaging the ecological environment. Finally, the model of non-local cooperatives is used to ensure that the income of the transferred population does not decrease, and the three measures are taken to prevent farmers and herdsmen in cities from returning to poverty, including human capital improvement, social security supplement, and ecological industry development
Smart Traffic Management System based on Traffic Intensity on Busy Road
Authors: Rahul Rajput  , Sourabh Sahu  , Vedant Panday  , Yasharth Shrivastava  , Yashwant Kushwah  , Dr. Abhishek Sharma
Published: November 2024

Traffic congestion is a common problem in regions across India and other countries. Malfunctioning traffic signals, weak law enforcement, and bad traffic management procedures are also contributing reasons. A major difficulty in Indian cities is a lack of ability to extend existing infrastructure, making smart traffic management the only possible option. Congestion harms the economy, the environment, and the overall quality of life. As a result, solving this issue is becoming more critical. Infrared sensors, distributed network, magnetic coil being identified, and surveillance footage are some for the current roadway management techniques. Despite their effectiveness, these methods have long initial stages and quite costly establishment and upkeep costs. Radio Frequency Identification, also called RFID, is an invention that has been recommended to address these issues. Real-time regulation of traffic can be got done more quickly and affordably by integrating RFID with current traffic signaling systems. Compared to conventional systems, this technology allows for faster identification of obstructions to traffic and provides a more affordable price for installation and setup time. Preventive actions can therefore be taken sooner, which will improve traffic flow and save drivers money and time.
Entre La Docilidad y Lo Desafiante de Las Habilidades Blandas en La Educación Superior
Authors: y Frank Gonzales Quispe Freddy , Angel Capuñay Reátegui Miguel , Quispe Berríos Haydeé , Merlin Rojas Miranda Alipio
Published: November 2024

Actualmente, la formación universitaria no se centra solo en transmitir conocimientos teóricos y prácticos, sino también en desarrollar habilidades blandas,
consideradas competencias clave para el éxito académico y profesional, ya que
ayudan a los estudiantes a enfrentar situaciones difíciles, tomar decisiones adecuadas y aprender de sus propias experiencias y de las de otros. Esta investigación examina la importancia y el desarrollo de estas habilidades en estudiantes
universitarios mediante una revisión sistemática de artículos publicados entre
2019 y 2024 en bases de datos académicas como Scopus, Redalyc, SciELO y
Google Scholar. Se aplicaron criterios de elegibilidad con la metodología Prisma, lo que permitió seleccionar y analizar 15 estudios relevantes. Los resultados muestran que el desarrollo de habilidades blandas depende de múltiples
factores y está influenciado por el contenido curricular y la metodología de enseñanza. En conclusión, las habilidades blandas son esenciales en la formación
estudiantil, ya que preparan a los alumnos para abordar diversas situaciones
de manera efectiva y contribuyen tanto a su rendimiento académico como a su
integración en el ámbito laboral.
2024 Polish Recommendations for the Management of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Children and Adolescents.
Authors: Mysliwiec Malgorzata , Bandura Marta , Anna Wołoszyn-Durkiewicz Anna , Hennig Matylda , Walczak Mieczysław , Peregut Pogorzelski Jarosław , Sykut-Cegielska Jolanta , Miszczak-Knecht Maria , Chlebus Krzysztof , Wasąg Bartosz , Banach Maciej
Published: November 2024

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common monogenic disease leading to the accelerated development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Despite increasing medical knowledge, diagnostic testing, and a growing number of therapeutic options, the effectiveness of detecting and treating FH remains highly insufficient. Only early detection (as early as possible) and optimal treatment in pediatric patients will lead to a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in later years. We present the guidelines for the management of FH in children and adolescents in Poland. This document is an update of the 2014 Position Paper of the Lipid Expert Forum.
Evaluation of the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and glycogenic acanthosis
Authors: Güven İbrahim Ethem
Published: November 2024

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the possible etiologic factors, espacially GERD, in the presence of glycogenic acanthosis (GA).
Methods: A total of 387 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy between November 2023 and April 2024 were enrolled for the study. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of the presence of GA. Groups were compared in terms of factors such as age, smoking, GERD, hiatal hernia, and helicobacter pylori.
Results: Group comparasion revealed no significant difference except the presence of hiatus hernia, and GERD which was observed higher in the GA (+) group (p <0.001, for both parameters). In terms of the identification of the predictors of GA positivity, univariate and multiple variate analysis were performed. Only GERD (OR: 7.628, 95% CI: 3.202-18.169, p < 0.001) and hiatus hernia (OR: 3.449, 95% CI: 1.387-8.579, p = 0.008) were demonstrated as independent predictors of GA positivity in the multiple variate analysis.
Conclusion: In this study, we demonstrated that GA may be associated with GERD and hiatal hernia.
Association of Liver Enzymes in the preeclampsia Patients Presenting In A Tertiary Care Hospital: Case Control Study
Authors: Yasin Jazba , Ilyas Sadia , Mubarak Ateeqa , Aziz Uzma , Shami Nabeela , Sadaqat Ameelia , Sajjad Kumail
Published: November 2024

Objective: To assess the association of preeclampsia with deranged liver enzymes of patients
presenting in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: It was case a control study including 100 females who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
They were enrolled in the study from OPD of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghurki
Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Informed consent was obtained. Then two groups were formed
i.e. cases with preeclampsia and controls without preeclampsia. Then blood sample was
obtained in 3cc BD syringe. All samples were sent to the laboratory of the hospital for assessment
of ALT and AST. Data was entered and analyzed by SPSS version 21.0. Odds ratio was calculated
to find association between preeclampsia and deranged ALT and AST.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 33.30 (±4.45) years in cases and 32.96 (±4.72) in the
control group. Mean gestational age was 33.88 (±4.07) weeks while 33.6 (±4.29) weeks in the
control group. It was observed that body mass index was 28.90 (±2.32) in cases and 31.45
(±3.76). Parity was also almost similar in the both groups. It was observed that among cases 14
(28%) of the participants had deranged. ALT and AST value while 3 (6%) in the control group
which was significant with Odds ratio >1.
Conclusions: Significantly deranged liver enzymes were observed in the eclampsia patients.
There is a need to conduct further study to know its relationship with disease.
How Accurate are the Clinical and Biochemical Markers in Predicting Histological Chorioamnionitis AfterPPROM?
Authors: Sadaqat Ameelia , Rathore Saira , Sultana Nayyer , Mushtaq Rashida , Mahmood Sanam
Published: November 2024

Objective: To investigate the effects histological chorioamnionitis(HCA) can produce on clinical features and biochemical inflammatory markers in mothers and infants after PPROM which may help with detection of HCA.
Method: This cross-sectional study included 70 mother-infant pairs presenting to GTTH and CPTH Lahore. Gestational age at presentation, duration of ROM, maternal pulse, abdominal tenderness, colour of liquor, maternal and cord blood TLC and CRP, results of HVS, neonatal blood culture and mode of delivery were recorded on a pre-designed proforma.
Results: Mean age of females was 27.5±4.05 years, mean gestational age at ROM was 32 weeks 6 days, median 34 and mode 35 weeks. Mean duration of ROM was 46.4± 51.4 hours. HCAwas confirmed in 14/70 patients. MaternalTLCin HCA+ve group was 14784.29±5958.44 /ml3 and in non-HCAgroup was 12834.29 ± 33772.56 /ml . Maternal CRP in HCAand non-HCAgroup was 23.2±20.58 and 14.82±19.19 mg/Lrespectively.According to ourstudy the sensitivity and specificity of maternalTLCfor detecting HCAwas 21.4% and 87.5%
respectively. Sensitivity of CRP was 14.2% and specificity 57.1%. Mean cord blood TLC and CRP in HCA 3 3+ve was 15182.86±6114.96/ml and 5.958±.27mg/L. In HCA-ve group cbTLC was 13097.04±8437.26 ml
and CRPwas 5.84±11.88mg/L.
Conclusion: None of the specific clinical features or the biochemical investigations were statistically significant in detecting histological chorioamnionitis in patients presenting with PPROM.
IntroductionSurgical site infections (SSI) after a cesarean sec-tion(CS)canoccurinapproximately3-20%of cases. The infection rate can vary based on several factorsincludingthecleanlinessoftheoperatingroom, thehealthofthepatient,andtheeffectivenessofinfection 1control measures.More than one in five (21%) preg-nanciesgloballyarenowdeliveredviaCS, according to recent data from the World Health Orga-nisation(WHO).Thisnumberisanticipatedtoincrease over the following ten years, with caesarean delivery of nearly 2a third (29%) of all babies anticipated by 2030.With the increasing rate of caesarian birth in most developedcountries,postpartuminfectiousmor-biditywillbecomeamorealarmingissue.Theimportant area of concern is that prophylactic measures must be adopted for decreasing post-partum infectious morbi-dity.Severalstrategiesareemployedtoreducetherisk ofSSIafteraCS,suchaspre-operativeantibiotic prophylaxis,propersterilizationofsurgicalinstruments, maintaining aseptic techniques during the procedure, and ensuring a clean and controlled surgical environ-3ment.Additionalmeasurestopreventinfectioninclude the use of sterile gloves and drapes, appropriate hand hygiene by healthcare providers, timely removal of suturesorstaples,andpatienteducationonwound care post-operatively.Itisimportantforhealthcareproviders tocloselymonitorpatientsafteraCSforsigns of infection,suchasfever,increasedpain,redness,swelling, Comparison of Short Term and Long Term Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective LowerSegment Cesarean Section
Authors: Afzal Rabia , Jabeen Shaista , Batool Amna , Afzal Rizwana , Sadaqat Ameelia
Published: November 2024

Objectives: To compare efficacy of short term and long term antibiotic prophylaxis in terms of wound infection in patients undergoing elective LSCS.
Methods: A comparative study was conducted in Department of obstetrics and Gynecology, Hide here from Editors. Study duration was one year from January 1, 2012 to December 31 2012. A total 626 patients (313 in every group) were enrolled in the study. Group A received single dose of 3rd generation cephalosporin (cefriaxone) preoperatively as intravevous infusion 30 min before incision. Group B was given two doses ceftriaxone 12 hrly for 24hrs followed by 1st generation cephalosporin (cephradine) 500 mg oral antibiotic therapy for 5 days. Efficacy was compared between two group using chi-square test of independence. Data analysis was done on
SPSS version 10.
Results: A total of 65 out of 313 (20.9%) patients showed fever/wound infection in group A and 64/343 (20.4%) patients had fever /wound infection in group B. In Group A ,37 patients began showing fever/wound infection during hospital stay and 28 patients had fever/wound infection after discharge from hospital . In Group B, 35 patients had wound infection during four days of hospital stay and 29 had wound infection after discharge.
Conclusion: The short term and long term prophylaxis were equally effective in reducing morbidity, assessed by postoperative temperature and wound infection.
The Principle of Responsibility to Protect as a New Approach to the Use of Force in International Relations.
Authors: Dabaa Abtihal Riayadh , Kridis Noura , Hummadi Khalid Awad
Published: November 2024

Practical behavior and international practice have led to the emergence of “new approaches to the use of force within the scope of international relations,” citing various arguments, despite the serious international attempts made to limit “the phenomenon of the use of forcein the field of international relations,” which the League of Nations began. After World War I, the United Nations ended in the wake of World War II by trying to create a legal system that the United Nations was keen to implement by resorting to the use of force in accordance with the provisions of “Chapter Seven of the Charter” in order to achieve international peace and security.With the establishment of the International Committee on Intervention and State Sovereignty, which works to find some kind of consensus between the duties of the international community to intervene in the face of widespread violations of international humanitarian rules, and the necessity of respecting the principle of state sovereignty, and in December 2001 the committee concluded by making a report whose main topic was the endorsement of the principle of the responsibility to protect internationally, which was anew concept and advanced idea for the principle of international humanitarian intervention.
The Cultural Politics of Renaming in Selected Native Canadian Poems
Authors: Gharkan Estabraq Rafea , Otaiwi Shamam Ismail
Published: November 2024

Cultural erasure and land dispossession form the core of the settler colonization of Turtle Island (Canada), a colonization thatseeks the production of colonial space through processes such as colonial naming which aims at erasing the presence of the Indigenous peoples, invalidating their cultures and claiming ownership over their lands. In their resistance to their cultural and physical eradication and the occupation of their land by the settler colonizers, the Indigenous writers adopt the revitalization of their languages as an anticolonial discourse of Indigenous cultural preservation. Many past studies investigated the decolonization processes in Indigenous Canadian poetry. However, renaming as a decolonizing act of Indigenous cultural revitalization is notapproached in the selected poems. Thus, this article examinesthe renaming practices in Duncan Mercredi’s “mahikan”(1991), Marilyn Dumont’s “nomenclature” (2007)* and extracts from Louise Bernice Halfe’s book-length poem, Blue Marrow(1998). The article applies the ideas on naming expressed in Linda Tuhiwai Smith’s Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples(2012), as well as the concept of ‘generative refusal’ which is conceptualized by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson in her book As We Have Always Done: Indigenous Freedom through Radical Resistance(2017). The article concludes that renaming as it is adopted by the selected poets serves as a counter-narrative thatunsettles the colonial discourse of Indigenous cultural erasure and land dispossession by reasserting the presence of the Indigenous peoples and their spiritual connections to their land and culture.
Entre a moda afro-brasileira e a estética-política: uma análise informacional digital realizada em lutas cotidianas de ativistas negras caruaruenses
Authors: Suellen Arcoverde Moreira Vanessa , Zimmerle da Nóbrega Costa Flávia , Alice Vasconcelos Rocha Maria
Published: November 2024

Ser mulher negra no Brasil é assumir um papel desafiador, pois sobre elas recai os legados do: racismo, machismo e vulnerabilidade econômica. Formas de lutas incessantes conformam o seu cotidiano e uma das principais estratégias de suas práticas ativistas é a estética-política, considerada primordial para sua representatividade social. Diante do contexto, essa pesquisa objetivou revelar: Como a estética-política presente na moda afro-brasileira atua nas lutas das ativistas negras caruaruenses nas redes digitais? O nosso arquivo foi composto por 1.586 documentos coletados nas mídias sociais digitais, publicadas por ativistas negras. Inspirados na Análise de Discurso Foucaultiana, desvelamos os enunciados e as suas relações síncronas e incidentes. Tais relações discursivas evidenciaram como os elementos informacionais dessa estética materializam uma identidade pautada na ancestralidade, capaz de evocar o apoio mútuo e eficácia de ações nesse contexto.
Las elecciones y la unidad nacional: diez tesis críticas
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 402, 1982: 233-258.
La desinformación: Haig, un caso límite
Authors: S. S.
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 402, 1982: 285-288.
La situación económica del país ; Posturas ante las elecciones ; Primeras reacciones ante las elecciones ; Resultados electorales por departamento ; Posición de la República Argentina
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 37, No. 402, 1982: 303-325.
PENYUSUNAN INSTRUMEN ASESMEN MINAT DAN GAYA BELAJAR ANAK DI KABUPATEN MAJENE
Authors: Saodi Syamsuardi , Hiola St. Fatmah , Ahmad Muh. Ihsan Said , Hajerah Hajerah , Hasmawaty Hasmawaty
Published: November 2024

Community Partnership Program (PKM): Training on the preparation of assessment instruments for children's interests and learning styles for teachers in kindergartens in Majene Regency, aims to improve the competence and basic ability of teachers in mastering assessments in education units, especially in kindergartens. This PKM will be held from April to November 2023 in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi with partners of the Indonesian Kindergarten Teachers Association (IGTKI) Banggae Branch, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi. PKM participants consist of teachers and principals of PAUD units. The methods used in this PKM activity are lectures, discussions, questions and answers and assignments. Analysis of the success rate of PKM activities is through measuring the level of mastery of the material and task completion. The final condition of the implementation of this Community Partnership Program activity shows that participants can understand how to prepare a Diagnostic Assessment on aspects of children's readiness and interest in learning in kindergarten. The success of this PKM can be seen from the high participation and motivation and discipline of participants during the training activities.
The Role of Scientific Titles in Shaping Research Visibility and Citations
Authors: Gichuki Dennis
Published: November 2024

The title of a research article serves as its “initial impression” and must be carefully drafted to enhance appeal and relevance. A well-constructed title is essential for increasing readership and indexing efficiency, as many readers rely on it to gauge the paper’s relevance without reading the entire manuscript. The title should be descriptive, accurate, concise, and contain essential keywords for proper indexing. This study found that declarative titles, which clearly state the paper’s main findings, are most effective in improving research visibility and citation rates. Accuracy and clarity were also highly valued by authors, with a preference for titles that succinctly represent the content of the research. While shorter titles performed better in search algorithms, excessively brief titles were less appealing to readers. These findings suggest that a balance between informativeness and brevity is crucial for maximizing the impact of a research article.
Persuasive Communication Strategy to Introduce Emergency Shelter on Mount Rinjani
Authors: Septiana Winda , Angelita Gloria
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze how the communication process in introducing Emergency Shelter with communication strategies on Mount Rinjani. By involving informants from the Hexa Helix model such as from academics, business, government, community, mass media, and tourists.

In this study, to introduce Shelter Emergency using persuasive communication strategies and Albert Bandura’s social learning theory. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with the determination of informants using purposive techniques. While data collection is carried out using interview techniques, observation, documentation, and forum group discussions.

The results of this study indicate that there is an urgency for academics, businesses, governments, communities, mass media, and tourists who have never received an approach or training, especially emergency first aid, which is the reason for building the Emergency Shelter, while in the nature tourism activities of climbing Mount Rinjani, it is very active and there is a lot of interest from tourists. So that with this persuasive communication strategy, it can be expected to be a manifestation and a more serious effort in developing interest in nature tourism climbing Mount Rinjani.
Examining intersectionality of social identities in Birim Central Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana
Authors: Evelyn Owusu-Yeboah  , Vivian Owusu Yeboah
Published: November 2024

The aim of this current review is to provide a detailed analysis of literature on the intersectionality of social identities and their impact on family dynamics, relationships, and support systems in Birim Central Municipality, Eastern Region of Ghana. The objective of the research is to investigate how overlapping social identities such as gender, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status shape the experiences of families within the municipality. Google scholar, Scopus (Elsevier) and Science Direct (Elsevier), were a few of the databases used for the review.  The findings reveal that the intersection of social identities creates both challenges and opportunities for families. Gender roles, ethnic norms, religious beliefs, and economic conditions interact to influence household responsibilities, access to resources, and decision-making processes. Families from marginalized ethnic and socioeconomic groups often face greater obstacles in securing support, while traditional gender norms continue to shape household dynamics, especially in lower-income families. Religious beliefs also play a significant role in shaping family values and practices, contributing to both cohesion and tension in some households. In conclusion, the intersectionality of social identities plays a critical role in shaping family dynamics in Birim Central Municipality. Policies and programs aimed at supporting families must consider these overlapping factors to ensure equity and inclusivity. To support family cohesion and social fairness in the Birim Central Municipality, the study recommends focused interventions that cater for the unique needs of families impacted by the confluence of gender, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic position.
Keywords: Family Dynamics, Relationships and Support Systems, Social Identities.
The Effects of Mobile Money Systems on Business Performance among Informal Traders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Furahisha Caster N. , Gomera William Clifford
Published: November 2024

The introduction of mobile money systems has significantly enhanced financial services in Dar es Salaam, providing essential financial tools for informal traders who often lack access to formal banking. These systems enable traders to store, send, receive money, and access microloans, improving transaction speed, convenience, and overall business efficiency. This study aims to evaluate the effects of mobile money systems on informal traders' business performance, focusing on capital growth, customer base expansion, and operational management. Using a mixed-methods approach with qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey, the research found that mobile money systems positively affect financial management and business growth. However, traders face challenges such as high transaction costs and system complexity, which hinder full adoption. The study concludes that mobile money has the potential to significantly transform informal trade by fostering financial inclusion, enhancing liquidity, and improving trade efficiencies, but it also highlights the need for targeted policy interventions to address barriers to adoption and maximize its benefits for this sector. This research also recommends reducing transaction fees and fostering supportive regulatory environments to promote digital financial inclusion.
Developing University Students’ English Speaking Skills: Assessing Hindrances in the Educational Environment of Higher Learning Institutions in Rwanda
Authors: Nsengiyaremye Costase , Ngabonziza Jean de Dieu Amini
Published: November 2024

The study explored the hindrances associated with the educational environment of undergraduates' English-speaking development at one higher learning institution in Rwanda. This study selected the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB). It aims to identify specific barriers in the educational environment that inhibit speaking skill development and to propose actionable recommendations. This study adopted a parallel mixed research approach. The sample consisted of 197 students drawn from a population of 850 undergraduate students in Level One across three faculties at UTAB, enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year. Data were collected using questionnaires and classroom observations and analyzed using descriptive statistical tables and texts. The outcomes of this research revealed inefficient access to language resources, inappropriate teaching methods, and limited interactive speaking opportunities, all of which significantly hinder undergraduates’ speaking development. By highlighting these gaps, the researchers proposed teacher training programs, enhanced language resources, and increased opportunities for students to practice speaking in authentic contexts as potential interventions. Recommendations to policymakers and educators included providing a more supportive learning environment that promotes speaking skills development through an interactive learning atmosphere, which is a key factor in undergraduates' speaking development. The implications of this study extend beyond UTAB, offering insights for other higher education institutions facing similar challenges in English language education.
Stakeholder Participation and the Sustainability of Community-Based Water Borehole Projects in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Machuma Ruth Sonia , Odek Antony , Vundi Nason
Published: November 2024

Stakeholder participation is crucial for the success of sustainable development policies and community-based projects. This study assessed the impact of stakeholder participation on the sustainability of water borehole projects in Mavoko Constituency, where many initiatives faced challenges once international donor funding ended. Specifically, the research examined the effects of social inclusion, the significance of stakeholder engagement, and the relationship between planning and the sustainability of community-based water projects in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County. Guided by resource dependence theory, the study employed a descriptive survey design. To select questionnaire respondents, a systematic random sampling procedure was utilized. The research targeted 1,230 individuals involved in 20 community-based water projects and selected a sample of 302 respondents using Taro Yamane’s formula. Data collection tools included questionnaires, with data analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 for both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics provided frequency and percentage summaries, while inferential statistics, including binomial logistic regression and correlation analysis, explored the relationships between stakeholder participation and project sustainability. The findings revealed that enhanced social inclusion increased the likelihood of project sustainability by approximately 5.6 times, stakeholder engagement improved sustainability odds by nearly 4.8 times, and effective planning contributed to a 3.6-fold increase in the likelihood of achieving high sustainability levels. These results underscore the need for a more strategic approach to stakeholder participation for practitioners and policymakers. The study concludes that social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and planning each have a statistically significant positive impact on the sustainability of community-based water projects. To further enhance sustainability, the study recommends integrating comprehensive social inclusion strategies to ensure equal participation opportunities for all community segments, including women and youth. Additionally, strengthening stakeholder engagement by securing consistent financial and material support and improving resource management practices is crucial. Regular training and knowledge-sharing initiatives should also be implemented to build stakeholder capacity and create a supportive environment for successful project implementation. These findings are significant as they offer actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing the critical role of strategic stakeholder participation in enhancing the sustainability of community-based water projects.