bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uma perspectiva de ensino-aprendizagem em Libras com aplicativo gratuito em projeto unificado na UFPel
Authors: Oliveira Franklin Sales de , Santos Dulcinéia Esteves , Silva Lucas Superti da , Rocha Rogers
Published: April 2024

O ensino de Libras ainda encontra muitas limitações no Brasil. Esse trabalho visa apresentar parte do projeto SER-Libras, que tem como objetivo a democratização do ensino, buscando ferramentas através de um aplicativo, desenvolvido com uma abordagem colaborativa e aplicação híbrida, que tem o potencial de melhorias no aprendizado do Sistema de Escrita e Registro da Libras (doravante SER-Libras).
Design Colaborativo em Literacia de Dados no Complexo do Alemão: Uma Abordagem Inspirada no Método Paulo Freire
Authors: Brito Luciana S. , Dias Angélica F. S. , França Juliana B. S. , Vivacqua Adriana S.
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta o desenho de uma investigação etnográfica por meio da pesquisa-ação, para propor um design educacional participativo para o ensino-aprendizagem de literacia de dados (LD). Nos inspiramos no método Paulo Freire, colaborativo em sua filosofia e design. A proposta une universidades, movimentos sociais, poder público e o território do Complexo do Alemão, passando por etapas dos círculos de cultura. O design baseado em ativos (DBA) será a abordagem epistemológica para a construção e para a avaliação de uma metodologia. Os círculos de cultura se realizarão na Nave Nova Brasília, no Rio de Janeiro, podendo se estender a outros coletivos.
Projeto Contato: o uso da colaboração através da dança, música, tecnologia e inovação
Authors: Modesto Julli C. , Figueiredo Caroline B. , Guimarães Gabriel A. S. , Oliveira Lenine V. , Dias Angélica F. S.
Published: April 2024

O processo de composição musical, em intenso e inseparável diálogo com a dança, avança nos desafios característicos enfrentados na criação de um repertório inédito dedicado a um novo instrumento musical. A presente pesquisa visa amalgamar a dança e a música, transformando o bailarino num simultâneo performer da música. E, para além das descobertas que enriquecem o campo artístico. Além disso, o trabalho possui potencial para contribuir com experiências e resultados inovadores apoiados por modelos colaborativos.
Promovendo a Autonomia de Cegos - Desafios e Lições Aprendidas na Colaboração para o Desenvolvimento de um Sistema Inteligente para Monitorar Odores
Authors: Ferreira Aida Araújo , de Brito Gilmar Gonçalves , de Assis Romero Barbosa , Barbosa Ioná Maria Beltrão Rameh , de Carvalho Vânia Soares , da Silva Carla Maria , de Assis Júlia Didra Bezerra , da Silva Niviane Cristina Alves , Silva Rebeca Beatriz de Luna Oliveira
Published: April 2024

Este projeto tem o objetivo de investigar e analisar os desafios enfrentados e lições aprendidas durante o desenvolvimento de um Sistema Inteligente de Monitoramento de Odores para auxiliar pessoas com deficiência visual. Informações sobre os sensores eletroquímicos utilizados são apresentados, ressaltando sua precisão e confiabilidade no monitoramento de gases perigosos. Essa tecnologia desempenha um papel importante para a segurança de pessoas com deficiência visual, contribuindo significativamente para o avanço da autonomia, permitindo que estes sejam capazes de perceber um vazamento de gás que possa ameaçar sua vida e tomar atitudes imediatas. O texto explora ainda questões-chave relacionadas à colaboração, como os desafios na comunicação entre os participantes, o papel de ferramentas de colaboração, e a experiência conjunta na prática extensionista. Além disso, destaca as lições aprendidas, as oficinas de prototipação da tecnologia e perspectivas futuras, incluindo a precisão da detecção e a evolução nas áreas de hardware e software, demonstrando o impacto positivo do projeto na educação e na comunidade.
Participação em microtarefas crowdsourcing: o que motiva os idosos Brasileiros?
Authors: Amorim Ana Maria , Vieira Vaninha
Published: April 2024

Crowdsourcing é um conceito associado à resolução de problemas que depende da multidão como elemento principal. No entanto, entender as motivações e desmotivações no crowdsourcing é desafiador. Esta pesquisa investiga esses fatores em microtarefas realizadas por idosos. Conduzimos dois estudos exploratórios nos quais idosos com 60 anos ou mais realizaram três microtarefas distintas, seguidas por entrevistas semiestruturadas. Realizamos um estudo piloto com oito fatores motivadores e surgiu nove novos. Em seguida, conduzimos a Survey 1, onde 14 dos 17 fatores tiveram concordância acima de 50%, e identificamos sete novos fatores motivadores e oito desmotivadores. Na Survey 2, 21 dos 24 fatores motivadores obtiveram concordância acima de 50%. Os resultados indicam que os idosos são motivados por tarefas dinâmicas que estimulam sua curiosidade, aumentam seus conhecimentos e habilidades, auxiliam no cuidado de sua saúde física e mental, e também por tarefas altruístas. Alguns fatores desmotivadores incluem microtarefas irrelevantes ou que consomem muito tempo.
JosueApp: democratização da alimentação escolar a partir de um protótipo open-source, colaborativo, baseado em PWA
Authors: Andrade Hilson G. V. de , Ferreira Aida A. , Felix Welton P. L. , Leite Geovanna M. S. M. e , Soares Gabriel V. S. , Carvalho Filho Edson J. S. de
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho apresenta um aplicativo desenvolvido dentro de um Projeto de Extensão, cujo principal objetivo é facilitar o controle da distribuição de refeições em escolas públicas. Para tal, propõe o uso de um sistema web, baseado na tecnologia PWA, de código aberto e desenvolvido de forma colaborativa, visando a redução no tempo de desenvolvimento e implementação.
StoryGirl na Prática: Um relato de experiência sobre as práticas colaborativas no projeto de extensão
Authors: Santos Andreza C. , de Oliveira Ana Clara M. , Dias Angélica F. S. , França Juliana B. S.
Published: April 2024

A presença de mulheres na tecnologia da informação diminuiu drasticamente ao longo dos anos. Porém, a computação já esteve fortemente associada às mulheres. Este estudo apresenta os resultados de um projeto de extensão universitária que introduziu estruturas lógicas de programação utilizando histórias e a linguagem de programação em blocos, o Scratch para meninas de 11 a 16 anos de escolas públicas e privadas. Os resultados alcançados demonstram que é possível explorar o conceito de programação técnica através da narrativa e do ensino colaborativo, enfatizando a importância da formação de conhecimento.
Inovação no Desenvolvimento de um Fotômetro LED para Monitoramento de Poluentes Ambientais em Água — uma Abordagem a Partir da Colaboração com o Programa Futuras Cientistas
Authors: Santana Mirella Emily B. , Ferreira Aida A. , Luz Arthur Gabriel S. da , Silva Crystian da Paz , Brito Gilmar G. de , Lima Maria Lúcia de M. e , Botelho Priscilla de S. , Assis Filho Romero Barbosa de
Published: April 2024

Este projeto visa abordar o desenvolvimento de um fotômetro LED para monitorar poluentes ambientais em água, resultado da colaboração entre o programa Futuras Cientistas e a instituição de ensino. Destaca-se o uso de ferramentas digitais integradas para promoção da interdisciplinaridade. A abordagem interdisciplinar impulsionou o avanço do dispositivo e ampliou as competências das participantes, além de promover inclusão nas áreas STEM. Em suma, este estudo destaca a importância da colaboração multidisciplinar na promoção da inovação tecnológica e do aprendizado ativo, enfatizando o potencial transformador das parcerias entre instituições de ensino, programas de extensão e equipes de pesquisa e desenvolvimento.
Projeto StandUPET: transformando garrafas pet em ferramenta para Educação Ambiental em comunidades costeiras
Authors: Ferreira Vanessa de M. , Pereira Marcos Bastos , Correa-Silva Mônica D. , Lima Gustavo C. A. , Fontel Breno B.
Published: April 2024

O Projeto StandUPET nasceu da iniciativa de alunos da Faculdade de Oceanografia em 2017. Busca promover a ressignificação de resíduos sólidos (garrafas pet) como pranchas de stadup usadas em ações de Educação Ambiental e prática de esportes em ambientes costeiros. Auxiliando a desenvolver a gestão destes resíduos de maneira ambientalmente responsável.
Solução Tecnológica para Solicitação de Apoio ao Embarque de Pessoas com Deficiência ao Transporte Público na Região Metropolitana do Recife
Authors: Bione Bruno , Machado Artur , Rameh Ioná , Ferreira Aida , Carvalho Vânia
Published: April 2024

Este artigo descreve um projeto em desenvolvimento no campus Recife do Instituto Federal de Pernambuco para facilitar o embarque de pessoas com deficiência no transporte público. A solução proposta utiliza Internet das Coisas (IoT) por meio de um dispositivo microcontrolado, oferecendo acessibilidade durante o embarque. Os usuários podem verificar o tempo de chegada do transporte, gerar solicitações de embarque e, futuramente, enviar essas solicitações ao motorista antecipadamente. Isso proporciona autonomia e segurança no embarque para as pessoas com deficiência. Além disso, um formulário eletrônico permite a contribuição de dados estatísticos sobre a acessibilidade dos pontos de embarque na cidade.
Desafios e lições aprendidas no fazer extensionista para uma colaboração transformadora e interdisciplinar na área de Computação
Authors: Santos Débora Abdalla , Dos Santos Juliana M. Oliveira , Matos Ecivaldo de S.
Published: April 2024

Este artigo descreve os principais desafios de um programa de extensão que completa 20 anos no ano de 2024, destacando os desafios em duas principais dimensões: Pessoas e Comunicação. Associado a isto, é descrito o histórico das principais ferramentas de colaboração utilizadas pelo grupo ao longo dos anos, com alguns indícios de aspectos positivos e negativos neste processo. Por fim, são tecidas algumas reflexões sobre o papel da Universidade, da Extensão e da área de Sistemas Colaborativos para apoiar a colaboração entre universidade e sociedade.
Utilizando a teoria de adoção da inovação para disseminar o uso da StackSpot AI em equipes remotas
Authors: Rocha Thayssa A. da , Pinto Gustavo , de Souza Cleidson , Mota Marcelle P.
Published: April 2024

A inteligência artificial nos negócios apresenta-se como um novo paradigma de desenvolvimento. Empresas de tecnologia em todo o mundo estão conectadas com esta tendência e atuam na transformação ativa de suas operações. Este artigo descreve uma experiência em andamento de disseminação da StackSpot AI, uma ferramenta de apoio à atividade de construção de software através de IA generativa e contextualizada. Além da inovação tecnológica que alterna paradigmas, o desafio reside na necessidade de fazer esta disseminação tecnológica entre funcionários que atuam em formato de trabalho remoto.
Uma experiência exitosa na educação especial e inclusiva: o curso de extensão do IFRJ campus Belford Roxo
Authors: Samim Aline dos Anjos Guimarçaes , Santos Cassiano Luiz do Carmo , Scovino Priscila da Costa
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma experiência exitosa no que diz respeito à educação especial e inclusiva no Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), a partir de um projeto de extensão. O projeto consistiu em um curso de extensão no segundo semestre de 2023, em que foram debatidos vários assuntos relacionados ao tema com a comunidade interna e externa ao campus. Como resultado, pudemos construir o PEI (Plano Educacional Individualizado) dos alunos do campus e fomentar a adoção de políticas inclusivas a nível institucional.
Impact of Rice Husk Biochar on Soil Carbon Sequestration, Methane Emission, and Rice Yield in Wetland Soil (Ultisol)
Authors: Rajalekshmi Kamala , Bastin Betty , Sasidharan Sandeep
Published: April 2024

The integration of physical, chemical, and biological indicators of soil quality that have an impact on environmental factors and farmer profitability is the focus of soil health. Applying biochar is an effective technique to promote soil carbon sequestration, which is a component of soil quality. Rice husk biochar (RHB), produced from the pyrolysis of rice husk (RH), has a higher nutritious value than biochar made from wood. A field research was conducted to evaluate the short-term implications of RHB-derived nutrient translocation and distribution in rice crop, as well as their effects on soil nutrients, rice productivity, and methane (CH4) emissions in wetland Ultisol. The treatments included applying four organic fertilizers: rice husk biochar, daincha (Sesbania aculeata), jack tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) leaves, and farm yard manure (FYM) at rates of 35 (N1), 70 (N2), and 105 (N3) kg N ha−1. The results showed that the application of RHB enhanced the uptake of soil organic carbon (SOC) as well as the production of rice grains and straw. The yield of brown rice increased with higher rates of N treatment. The RHB contributed a significant amount of carbon to the refractory paddy soil, which increased its carbon content in the crop as well. Consequently, there was a significant 50–60% drop in CH4 emissions from soil as compared to FYM.
Health issues in nurses
Authors: David Liliana , Maria Sabo Cristina , Farcau Dorin , Iuliu Dumitrascu Dinu
Published: April 2024

This comprehensive review delves into the intricate web of health issues affecting nurses and healthcare professionals (HCPs). The paper explores various facets of this multifaceted issue, from the historical evolution of the nursing profession to the contemporary challenges faced by nurses in their professional roles. It investigates the demanding nature of nursing duties, the often arduous working conditions nurses contend with, and the intricate interplay between health issues and the medical field. A specific focus is placed on the prevalence of medical conditions, infectious diseases, stress-related disorders, and psychological challenges that nurses commonly face. The paper also addresses the alarming issue of suicide among nurses, as well as the pervasive problem of burnout and organic diseases that afflict this essential workforce.
Identifying critically ill children at risk of dying during hospital admission in Malawi: prognostic accuracy of a modified qSOFA score
Authors: M Kumwenda , R Assies , I Snik , G Chathima , J Langton , Y Chimalizeni , ST Romaine , JBM van Woensel , P Pallmann , ED Carrol , JCJ Calis
Published: April 2024

No abstract available.
Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in the stool of pediatric patients using the Xpert MTB/Rif Ultra assay
Authors: L Mun , D Gomez , N Sitali , A Rajabzoda , S Azamova , B Pirmahmadzoda , M Rekart , A Aung , A Sinha
Published: April 2024

No abstract available.
Mechanical Bonding Properties of Solderable Anisotropic Polymer Composite containing Low-Melting-Point and High-Melting-Point Solder Fillers
Authors: Ha Yi Hyeon , Jung Myeong Jin , Park Jong-Moon , Choi Sung Woo , Kim Jong-Min , Yim Byung-Seung
Published: April 2024

In this papers, to enhance the mechanical bonding properties of solderable anisotropic polymer composites (SAPCs) containing low-melting-point solder filler only, a new low-melting-point solder and high-melting-point solder mixed filler filled SAPCs (LH-SAPCs) was proposed, and the influence of the high-melting-point solder filler on the conduction path formation and mechanical bonding properties of the LH-SAPC were investigated. Two types of LH-SAPC were synthesized by adding high-melting-point solder within the low-melting-point solder/high-melting-point solder mixed filler at mixing ratios of 0 and 50 vol% (the volume fraction of low-melting-point solder/high-melting-point solder mixed filler in the polymer composite was 20%), and a bonding test was conducted using QFP. The results exhibited that the LH-SAPC containing high-melting-point solder formed a wide and stable conduction path due to the proper selective conduction path formation behavior by the interaction between molten low-melting-point solder and solid-state high-melting-point solder fillers within the polymer composite with low viscosity condition. Furthermore, the mechanical bonding properties of the LH-SAPC joints containing high-melting-point solder were enhanced compared to that of LH-SAPC containing low-melting-point solder only owing to the precipitation hardening and dispersion strengthening effects due to the increase of fine Bi-rich, Cu6Sn5, and Ag3Sn intermetallic compound particles inside the conduction path.
High-Speed Thermo-Compression Sinter-Bonding Properties in Air of a Paste Containing Dendritic Cu Particles Having Oxalate Skins
Authors: Kim Horyun , Lee Jong-Hyun
Published: April 2024

To enhance the sinter-bonding speed of Cu dendrite particle-based paste, the particles were surface-treated with oxalic acid solution. This treatment transitioned the particle surface from an oxide layer to a CuC 2 O 4 phase, which suppressed the oxidation of Cu until thermal decomposition between 284-315 °C generating Cu nanoparticles. Using the surface-treated Cu dendrite particle-based paste, sinter bonding at 320 °C under 5 MPa pressure in air provided a sufficient shear strength of 23.4 MPa in just 60 s, reaching the maximum of 28.7 MPa after 180 s. The in situ generated Cu nanoparticles from the thermal decomposition of CuC2O4 directly contributed to the very rapid sintering-bonding behavior at 320 °C. However, the bondings at 300 °C and 350 °C showed poorer bonding characteristics than that of before treatment, indicating that the surface treatment strategy for forming CuC2O4 skins is effectively implemented by appropriately setting the following sinter-bonding temperature.
A Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electron Beam Welds of SA508 Gr.3 Cl.1 steel with Different Heat Treatment conditions for Small Modular Reactor
Authors: Jung In-Chul , Suh Heon-Min , Choi In-Sung , Suh Jeong , Jo Seong-Woo , Shim Deog-Nam , Hong Hyun-Uk
Published: April 2024

Electron beam welding was conducted on SA508 Gr.3 Cl.1 steel, which is being considered as a material used in the pressure vessel steel of small modular reactors. The characteristics of the welds were analyzed under various heat treatment conditions. The heat treatment conditions were categorized as as-welded, post weld heat treatment(PWHT), quality heat treatment(QHT), and their features were examined and compared through cross-sectional structure and composition analyses, as well as mechanical property tests. The electron beam welded joints displayed no defects, including pores or cracks. weld metal of the as-welded specimen revealed a needle-type martensite with high hardness, whereas the base metal was characterized by tempered bainite. The weld cross-section bead of the QHT specimen exhibited no significant difference in microstructure compared to the base metal. Tensile testing revealed that both the as-welded and PWHT specimens fractured at the base metal, whereas the QHT specimen fractured at the weld metal. The PWHT specimens showed enhanced impact values in the welds compared to the as-welded specimens. In the QHT specimens, both the base metal and the weld metal demonstrated similarly favorable impact values, approximately 200 Joules. It is evident that post-welding heat treatment improves the toughness value, and quality heat treatment can result in the weld metal being similar to the base metal.
Is The Job Performance of Tourism Academicians Related to their Emotional Intelligence?
Authors: Tokgöz Leyla , Işık Zennube , Işık Mehmet Fatih
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research is to determine whether the job performances of tourism academics in Türkiye are related to emotional intelligence. Further, this research is anendeavor to investigate whether emotional intelligence and job performance differ according to demographic variables. “Job Performance Scale” adapted by Yang and Hwang (2014) was used to measure the job performance of academicians. In addition to that “Rotterdam Emotional Intelligence Scale” developed by Pekaar, Bakker, Linden, and Born (2017) and adapted to Turkish by Tanrıöğen and Türker (2019) was used to measure their emotional intelligence. The research sample consists of academicians working in Tourism Faculties, Vocational Schools and Tourism Colleges in Türkiye. As a result of the analyzes made in line with reaching the goal, it is determined that the job performances of tourism academicians have a positive and moderately significant relationship with their emotional intelligence. Both job performance and emotional intelligence did not differ by gender. A difference was found between job performance with both academic title and working time factors. It is also found that emotional intelligence differs partially according to the marital status of the academicians. Other results are presented in the findings section.
PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND A QUALITY CULTURE
Authors:   Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), Zhumagulova A.
Published: April 2024

The article addresses the issues of implementing international principles and legal support in the context of promoting a culture of quality as a primary priority for the development of Central Asian countries. The key mechanism for improving the quality of education is international accreditation, which has a positive impact on academic mobility and the expansion of internationalization. Special attention is given to the formation of a unified educational space in the Central Asian region. The aim of the article is to assess and analyze the development and implementation of accreditation in the countries of Central Asia. Various approaches and methods, including grouping, comparative analysis, evaluation and forecasting methods, were applied during the research.
PROBLEMS OF DETERMINING THE LEGAL NATURE OF COVERT INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS
Authors:   University of International Business named after K. Sagadiev (UIB), Tatarinova L. , Ivanova Z. ,   Komi Republican Academy of State Service and Administration
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this article is to study the legal nature of covert investigative actions - a legal institution enshrined in national legislation in 2014, and to identify the signs by which covert investigative actions (hereinafter – CIA) can be distinguished from other operational investigative measures (hereinafter – OSA). Taking into account the peculiarities of the legal institutions of the CIA and the OSA, a question arises, the answer to which is of fundamental practical importance for distinguishing the MPM and the OSA, by defining their features and purpose. The problem of determining the legal nature is also aggravated by the fact that in the criminal procedural legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan there is no detailed description of the algorithm of their conduct, unlike other investigative actions. This absence is due to the correlation of CIA with the institute of state secrets, the definition of which follows from the meaning of Article 1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On State Secrets" [1]. To fully disclose the topic we have chosen, the author used various methods of scientific cognition, which allowed not only to analyze the available points of view, but also to formulate his own conclusions and proposals, namely: the method of system analysis, the formal legal method, as well as the comparative legal method. The research presented by us will allow, based on an understanding of the legal nature of the CIA, to successfully apply it without violating the principle of legality, including when using a wide range of forms and methods of operational investigative activities when collecting evidence in criminal proceedings. This is due to the fact that, on the one hand, CIA act as a very effective mechanism for obtaining evidence in criminal cases that have a high degree of latency, and on the other hand, the use of CIA can increase the risk of violations and/or restrictions of a number of constitutional human and civil rights. Moreover, the issue of legalizing the results of the conducted CIA is acute, if they were carried out without the sanction of the investigating judge due to the presence of circumstances that do not require delay.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Academy of Civil Aviation, Seydakhmetov B. , Kaliyeva G. ,   Academy of Civil Aviation,
Published: April 2024

Modern requirements for civil aviation personnel impose high standards in terms of professionalism, safety, and technical competence. With the constant development of aviation technology, appropriate personnel training is required. Training should include mastery of modern aviation systems, electronics, automated control systems, and the ability to work with latest technical developments. Global aviation safety standards are constantly being updated, and personnel must stay up-to-date with the latest developments. Educational programs should emphasize compliance with international safety standards and regulations. With an increasing number of international flights, the ability to communicate effectively in different languages and diverse cultural environments has become important. Educational programs should focus on developing communication and interpersonal skills. Civil aviation personnel must be prepared to respond effectively to crisis situations such as accidents, terrorist threats, and pandemics. Educational programs should include simulations and hands-on training to develop management skills for stressful situations. Civil aviation, one of the most complex and responsible industries, is developing rapidly and requires highly qualified and competent personnel. International standards and certification systems play a decisive role in specialist training, ensuring uniform requirements and quality of training throughout the industry. Adaptation of the education system in civil aviation to modern requirements plays a key role in ensuring not only a high level of professionalism of personnel but also the safety and reliability of aviation in the context of rapid technological and structural development of the industry. This article is devoted to the analysis and optimization of personnel training systems in civil aviation, taking into account the principles of vocational education. In the context of the rapid development of the aviation industry and constant changes in personnel requirements, this article examines the key aspects of the organization of the educational process at various levels, ranging from basic training to advanced specialized programs.
Seasonal dynamic of termite foraging (isoptera) in Cat Tien National Park (South Viet Nam)
Authors: Irina Semenyuk , Nguyen Thi Van
Published: April 2024

Foraging activity of five termite species, namely Macrotermes carbonarius (Hagen), M. gilvus (Hagen), M. malaccensis (Haviland), Hypotermes obscuriceps (Wasmann), Hospitalitermes bicolor (Haviland), was studied in Cat Tien National Park for two years with monthly performed route counting of open forages. Chosen model species differed in ecological preferences, life history and the nesting type. Termites community showed foraging activity all round the year. Foraging activity despite the original hypothesis did not correlate significantly with precipitation level and soil temperature measured monthly. Most of species increased foraging activity in dry months, but decreased it in months with heavy rains. In rainy season, most of species demonstrated not only night time foraging activity typical for Asian termites, but also were actively foraging during the daytime. During the dry season, foraging activity happened only in night time. Termite species showed different strategies and adaptations to abiotic conditions, which allow the community to maintain decomposing activity all round the year.
Finding Belief Systems in Modern War Movies: An Analysis of the Film The Messenger Through the Lens of the American Civil Religion
Authors: Strahle Ann ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Films are a way to communicate the human experience, sometimes uniquely representing the current mood of a populace or political movement of the time. This research explores how the film The Messenger, released during the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, portrayed the religious and spiritual elements of American society and the experience of the soldier during wartime. It did this by employing a study of dialogue, signs, and symbols popularized by scholar Robert Bellah and his theory of the American Civil Religion. This article explores how both overt and embedded messages of religion and spirituality are intrinsically tied with the American military experience.
‘Us’ and ‘Them’: Early Quakers and the ‘Establishment’
Authors: Roads Judith ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

The emergence of the early Quaker movement in England has been well documented. This paper focuses on Quakers’ confrontation with the establishment and with both Christian mainstream writers and other dissenting Christians. My discourse-analytic case study makes use of corpus-based techniques to uncover how Quakers and their adversaries spoke and wrote about themselves in relation to the other. I draw on theoretical studies within the field of pragmatics to show how these two groups unconsciously used markers of clusivity and stance. Results indicate a strong sense of Quaker separateness within seventeenth-century society, with implications for religious minorities today.
Voicing the Sacred: Polyphony and the (re)creation of Sacred Church Texts through Storytelling
Authors: Savage Andrea W. D. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Religious faith is rooted in the teachings of sacred, and often ancient, texts. These texts are taught from, talked about, and integrated into the core of religious organizing and personal meaning-searching for citizens around the world. In many cases, a larger religious entity dictates and utilizes the various sacred texts of a faith to communicate with and teach local members of that faith. This article examines the relationships between religious organizations, local members, and Christian church texts by combining the methodological concerns of Institutional Ethnography with Bakhtin’s theory of polyphony in order to understand how religious texts are invoked as sacred by organizational members in talk about their congregation, and how they are created and recreated through storytelling.
Papal Media Ecology: Laudato Si’ as a Medium of Technocratic Resistance
Authors: Gilchrist Brian ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This article frames Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ as papal media ecology, religious communication that invites interpretations using media ecology. First, a media ecological analysis of Laudato Si’ articulates concerns about the global, environmental impact of the technocratic paradigm. Second, Martin Heidegger’s definition for ge-stell is examined to consider the effects of technology on existence. Third, Heidegger’s methods for rejecting ge-stell are compared to Pope Francis’ plans for replacing the technocratic paradigm. Pope Francis offers a superior approach because a combined top-down and bottom-up approach in a community committed to social change is more likely to enact a paradigm shift.
Parishioners’ and Non-Parishioners’ Perceptions of Priests: Homilies Informed by an Intergroup Perspective are Linked to More Positive Perceptions
Authors: Lancaster Alexander L. , Rittenour Christine E. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Guided by the common ingroup identity model (CIIM; Gaertner & Dovidio, 2000; Gaertner, Dovidio, Anastasio, Bachman, & Rust, 1993), this study utilized a sample of undergraduate students (N = 175) who identified as Catholic or non-Catholic, and who were assigned randomly to one of the three homily conditions (i.e., “you” language, “we Christians” language, or “we everyone” language). Consistent with predictions, the results indicated that, compared to non-Catholics, Catholics had significantly more positive perceptions of the priest, as did individuals—Catholic and non-Catholic—who read the “we Christians” language homily as compared to those who read the “you” language homily.
“Guard Your Tongue:” Lashon Hara and the Rhetoric of Chafetz Chaim
Authors: Koban John E. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This article explores an understudied aspect of Jewish rhetoric—restrictions against speaking lashon hara (evil speech, libel, gossip)—to contribute to the field’s understanding of Jewish rhetorical traditions. In reading Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan’s (1838-1933) treatise Chafetz Chaim (1873), this article shows how Jewish speech laws function as an ontological, nonagonistic, and ethical community-oriented rhetoric. In reading the Chafetz Chaim, this article shows that Kagan’s exigency in compiling the speech laws was in response to anti-Semitism and Enlightenment era Haskalah Judaism. The dialogic rhetoric found in Chafetz Chaim provides ethical and methodological lessons for contemporary rhetorical scholars, lessons that resonate with important twentieth century Jewish rhetorics.
The Rhetoric of “I”: The Promises and Pitfalls of the First-Person Singular Nominative Pronoun in Christian Sermons
Authors: Parkes Sam Persons ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This essay considers the use of the word “I” in Christian sermons. Preachers commonly use “I” in three ways: 1) in reference to themselves; 2) as they stand in for the listener or share the stories of others; and 3) as they stand in for God. The essay examines why the word should be employed in each voice and how these uses and stances offer rhetorical risks and benefits. An ethical framework of love and liberty is developed as a series of norms by which uses of “I” can be guided. The ethical uses of “I” are examined in turn, inviting preachers to use the power of this small word to help identify with hearers rather than to coerce belief or action.
The Papal Visit and the Rhetoric of Conciliation: An Epideictic Perspective
Authors: Ofori Maximilian Dominic ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Using the epideictic as a hermeneutic entrance, this paper argues that Pope Francis’ rhetoric of conciliation during his visit to the United States in September 2015 resonated with a majority of Americans because he identified and consubstantiated with American society, American values, and American people in both word and deed. Casting himself as a brother and friend with profound knowledge of American history and cultural realities, the Holy Father refrained from pontificating and criticizing; rather, he chose the path of fearless dialogue amplified with performative rhetoric.
Magisterium of John Paul II and the Moral Dilemmas of Free Speech: A Communication Based on Freedom and Truth
Authors: Pujol Jordi ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Some recent cases related to free speech show that different forms of fundamentalism challenge the liberal notion of absolute tolerance. This situation can also express that liberal tolerance based on ethical skepticism is not enough to solve the moral problem of noxious speech. I briefly explore the historical context and the philosophical background where political rights like free speech were founded. During this process, the Church passes from condemning modernity to dialogue. Vatican II contains the new theoretical framework of the Church about the secular world. The magisterium of John Paul II on communication and freedom in the public sphere offers a new approach to media within the Church and a profound insight to the main dilemmas related to the exercise of freedom.
The Moderating Influence of the Strength of Social Identification with Religion on the Relationship between Similarity and Dissimilarity in Religious Affiliations between Superiors and Subordinates and the Quality of LMX (Leader-Member Exchange) Relationships in the Indian Context
Authors: Oommen Deepa ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This study tested the moderating influence of the strength of social identification with religion on the relationship between similarity and dissimilarity in religious affiliations and the quality of leader-member exchange (LMX) relationships. One thousand five hundred and seventeen employed people, residing in India, responded to a survey from a subordinate perspective. The results of the survey provided support for the moderating influence of the strength of social identification with religion and further showed that at low levels of identification, the quality of the relationship was better in different-religion dyads than in samereligion ones. Hence the main implication is that studies have to consider moderators in examining the influence of demographic similarities/dissimilarities on LMX relationships as they can tease out the conditions under which the relationships hold.
Pentecostal Broadcasting in Uganda
Authors: Jenga Fred ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This study situated in the area of media and religion in Africa investigates the emergence of Pentecostalism in Uganda and the creative use of radio and television by indigenous Pentecostal pastors. Informed by political economy and cultural studies perspectives, the research examines questions of media presence, ownership, message, and the influence of the socioeconomic and cultural environment in enabling the intersection of media and religion. Findings reveal a creative use of media by pastors for evangelism, mobilization of resources, and strategic political positioning in the country.
“It is in Giving that We Receive”
Authors: Penman Will ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

This article examines liturgy through a responsiveness-oriented rhetorical analysis. Responsiveness is an emerging conception of rhetoric that brings focus to how people change their own habits. For Christians, this article finds that liturgical call-and-response can develop people’s rhetorical responsiveness because the scriptedness of responding simplifies what people should do/say, putting more emphasis on people’s participation and their willingness to be drawn in. These findings are then extended through examining two moments in a larger project, which show that liturgy can be adapted for antiracist rhetorical work outside of worship services, in that liturgy allows people to listen, participate without dominating, and subordinate themselves to a common spiritual goal. Overall, this article contributes to work on religious rhetoric, race, and rhetorical theory.
The Role of Economic Factors for Healthcare Usage in the U.S. Hispanic Community
Authors: Huang Shannon , Abdelmalak Veronika , Elhaija Ahmad
Published: April 2024

Conducted by the 501(c)-3 nonprofit, International Collegiate Health Initiative (ICHI), this study focuses on the significant role of economic factors in healthcare usage within the Hispanic community in the United States. Particularly highlighting the challenges posed by low socioeconomic status, insurance coverage gaps, and geographical barriers that limit access to essential healthcare services and affect the quality of care received by this demographic.The study found low socioeconomic status as a major barrier to adequate healthcare among the Hispanic population. This economic constraint is intricately linked to limited access to healthcare resources, notably in health education and preventive care (Escobedo et al., 2023). The findings emphasize the strong connection between lower socioeconomic status and significantly reduced opportunities for accessing essential medical care. Furthermore, with 12% of Latinos lacking access to insurance, the results show a substantial disparity in health insurance coverage within the Hispanic community. The lack of sufficient insurance coverage leads to a reluctance to seek medical care due to cost concerns (De Jesus & Xiao, 2014). This gap is especially concerning, as it prevents patients from seeking healthcare services in a timely and prompt manner. Additionally, geographical barriers are shown to significantly restrict healthcare access. Around 22% of Hispanics encounter obstacles in reaching healthcare services due to factors such as long travel distances to clinics and inadequate transportation (Oh et al., 2018). These factors demonstrate the need to provide economic support to underserved communities in order to produce greater healthcare outcomes in underserved communities. Effective intervention in these areas is crucial for breaking the cycle of healthcare disparities and ensuring sustainable health improvements for the Hispanic community.
Analyzing the Capacity of the Healthcare System in Gaza to Address Gaza Residents Needs
Authors: Elhaija Ahmad , Ravi Harshita
Published: April 2024

The present humanitarian crisis in Gaza has resulted in the devastation of medical facilities and health infrastructure. As of January 2024, the World Health Organization reports that 78% of primary care clinics funded by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA, 2024) have ceased operations, and hospitals’ bed capacity throughout Gaza has decreased by more than 59% (World Health Organization, 2024). Direct military attacks on medical facilities as well as the blockade of medical supplies and humanitarian aid pose the largest obstacles to greater healthcare attainment in Gaza (IRC, 2024). Over the course of the conflict, there has been a surge in the number of people suffering from war injuries, which now totals 71,377 (Shurafa, 2024). The rise in the number of patients who require access to medical services in combination with the limited hospital functionality in the Gaza Strip is putting a massive strain on their already limited healthcare system; before the over 6 month long duration of direct military attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on hospitals in Gaza, data indicated a maximum ratio of 1.55 hospital beds per 1000 individuals across the entire region of the Gaza Strip, while the ratio in the US is around 2.35 hospital beds per 1000 individuals (Taylor, 2024). The already poor living conditions of the demographic–most of whom are housed in temporary structures in severe weather conditions with a lack of access to food and water for sustenance or hygiene–signify a need for a more robust healthcare system. However, triage conditions prioritize treatment of the most severe war injuries, which has forced hospitals to abandon previously established vaccination projects and disease surveillance programs, leaving the remaining population to suffer from preventable diseases such as chickenpox, upper respiratory infections, scabies, and Hepatitis A (Soni, 2024). Individuals who do receive medical care face higher levels of infection due to a lack of adequate sanitation, waste management measures, and basic hygiene supplies (The Economist, 2024).
TÜRKİYE’DE SERMAYE PİYASASI TEMELLİ FİNANSAL GELİŞME İLE EKONOMİK BÜYÜME ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN FOURİER YAKLAŞIMLAR İLE ANALİZİ
Authors: Şeyranlıoğlu Onur
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmada, 1998-2022 yılları çeyrek dönemlik veriler ile Türkiye’de sermaye piyasası temelli finansal gelişme ile ekonomik büyüme arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Finansal gelişmeyi temsilen Borsa İstanbul pay endeksi işlem hacmi ile ekonomik büyümeyi temsilen Gayri Safi Yurt İçi Hasıla verisi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada, Augmented Dickey ve Fuller, Lee ve Strazizich (2003, 2004) ve Christopoulos ve León– Ledesma (2010) Fourier KSS birim kök testleri, uzun dönem ilişkilerin tespitinde Tsong vd. (2016) tarafından geliştirilen Fourier Shin eşbütünleşme testi, eşbütünleşik seriler arasındaki katsayı tahmini Dinamik En Küçük Kareler (DOLS) tahmincisi ve son olarak değişkenler arasındaki nedensellik ilişkileri Granger nedensellik temelli Hacker ve Hatemi J (2012) bootstrap nedensellik testi ile sınanmıştır. Finansal gelişmenin bağımlı değişken olduğu modelde seriler arasında uzun dönemli ilişki tespit edilmiştir. DOLS bulgularına göre, ekonomik büyümede meydana gelen %1’lik artış, finansal gelişmede %1,08372 oranında artış yaratmaktadır. Bu sonuç, Türkiye’de ekonomik büyümenin sermaye piyasası temelli finansal gelişmeyi artıran bir gösterge olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, nedensellik bulgularına göre %10 anlamlılık düzeyinde finansal gelişme ekonomik büyümenin Granger nedeni olduğu görülmektedir. Sonuçta, DOLS tahmincisi finansal gelişme ile ekonomik büyüme ilişkisinde talep takip modelini; nedensellik bulgusu ise arz öncülü modeli doğrulamaktadır.
MUHASEBENİN DİJİTALLEŞMESİ VE SAĞLIK YÖNETİMİ ÖĞRENCİLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Hiçyorulmaz Ela
Published: April 2024

Bilgi teknolojilerinin hızlı gelişimi birçok alanda etkisini göstermektedir. Muhasebe uygulamalarının dijital sistemler üzerinden yapılması nedeniyle bu hızlı gelişim sürecine uyum sağlanmalıdır. Muhasebe alanında eğitim gören öğrencilerin dijitalleşme sürecine uyum düzeyleri ve dijital programları kullanabilmeleri giderek önem kazanmaktadır. Muhasebe dersi alan öğrencilerin muhasebenin dijitalleşmesi hakkındaki görüşlerini ortaya koymak amacıyla bu çalışma yapılmıştır. Araştırma Hitit Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Sağlık Yönetimi Bölümü öğrencilerine anket uygulaması şeklinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. 360 kişi olan mevcut evrenden örneklem büyüklüğü 186 olarak belirlenmiş ve 200 öğrenciye ulaşılmıştır. Güvenilirlik ve geçerlilik analizleri ile kontroller sağlandıktan sonra hipotez sonuçları Independent-Samples T Testi ve ANOVA analizleri ile test edilmiştir. Analizler için SPSS 2018 programı kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre erkek öğrencilerin kadın öğrencilere göre, 2.sınıfların 1. ve 3. sınıflara göre Endüstri 4.0’ı daha çok algıladığı söylenebilir. Ayrıca muhasebe dersleri ile Endüstri 4.0 arasındaki ilişki boyutunda öğrencilerin demografik özellikleri ile herhangi bir ilişki tespit edilememiştir.
The music box operad: Random generation of musical phrases from patterns
Authors: Giraudo Samuele
Published: April 2024

We introduce the notion of multi-pattern, a combinatorial abstraction of polyphonic musical phrases. The interest of this approach to encode musical phrases lies in the fact that it becomes possible to compose multi-patterns in order to produce new ones. This composition is parametrized by a monoid structure on the scale degrees. This dives the set of the musical phrases into an algebraic framework since the set of the multi-patterns is endowed with the structure of an operad. Operads are algebraic structures offering a formalization and an abstraction of the notion of operators and their compositions. Seeing musical phrases as operators allows us to perform computations on phrases and admits applications in generative music. Indeed, given a set of initial multi-patterns, we propose various algorithms to randomly generate a new and longer phrase emulating the style suggested by the inputted multi-patterns. The designed algorithms use sorts of grammars working with operads and colored operads, known as bud generating systems.