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Academic Dishonesty from the Perspective of Primary School Teachers
Authors: Ferková Štefánia , Zacharová Zlatica 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Academic dishonesty is addressed by various experts in pedagogy and psychology who seek to preserve academic integrity in accordance with the moral and ethical principles of contemporary society.

Methods:
The intention of the research was to find out how teachers evaluate different types of cheating by students during class, how they react to different types of academic dishonesty, and how they themselves were dishonest during their time in college. Teachers (N=272, mean age 40.85 years) responded on a 5-point Likert scale the attitudes towards morality, but also whether students cheated or self-reported their academic dishonesty when they were students.

Results:
Factor analysis indicated the existence of 4 factors of teachers’ moral beliefs (Trust in implicit morality, Teacher-given morality, Need for explicit rules, and Internalization of moral principles), which were correlated with students’ assessment of academic dishonesty (Use of external resources, Cooperation) and with teachers’ self-reported academic dishonesty (Utilitarianism, Unauthorized advantage, and Helping others).

Discussion:
The research findings suggest that teachers should focus more on understanding their pupils’ behaviour rather than condemning or punishing academic dishonesty and seek to develop their moral competence.

Limitations:
The research sample size is not representative, also the research method is not standardized.

Conclusions:
The role of teachers is to apply teaching strategies that will promote honest and responsible student behaviour.
A Systematic Literature Review of Synchronous E-Learning Challenges in Higher Education Institutions in Developing Nations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Musikavanhu Tichaona Buzy , Scheepers Elizabeth Isabel 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to online learning, with synchronous e-learning becoming a critical modality in higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide. This shift, while ensuring educational continuity, has unveiled numerous challenges, especially in developing nations where resources and infrastructure may not adequately support such a rapid transition.

Purpose:
This study aims to provide a systematic literature review of the challenges encountered by students in developing nations during the implementation of synchronous e-learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on identifying and analysing technological, pedagogical, infrastructural, socioeconomic, and health-related challenges that have impacted the efficacy of online learning.

Methods:
Through a systematic literature review of 43 peer-reviewed studies conducted in developing nations, dated between 2020 and 2022 sourced from the SCOPUS database, this article synthesises findings on the multifaceted challenges faced by HEIs students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employs a thematic analysis approach to categorise these challenges and discuss their implications for educational equity, student well-being, and the resilience of higher education systems in developing countries.

Conclusions:
The study underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to address the identified challenges, emphasising the importance of infrastructural improvements, pedagogical support, socioeconomic interventions, and health-focused measures. It calls for a collaborative effort among educational institutions, governments, and international organisations to enhance the resilience and inclusivity of e-learning environments, ensuring equitable access to quality education in developing nations during and beyond the pandemic.
037. Outcomes of Management of Adult Patients with Acute Limb Ischemia Using Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis (CDT) and Thrombectomy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ronadi Daniel , Winatha I Made Arya 
Published: November 2024

Background: Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is one of the arterial emergencies of sudden decrease in limb perfusion and poses a threat to limb viability. Immediate management is required for better prognosis of the patient. Treatment with Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and thrombectomy methods have their own advantages and disadvantages that require further study. Methods: The authors completed a descriptive systematic review of retrospective cohort studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) based on PRISMA guidelines, including studies that included CDT and thrombectomy interventions in patients with acute limb ischemia. Data were extracted on sample size, age, diagnosis, mechanism of intervention, treatment outcome and complications. Results: Of the 304 studies, the authors included 5 cohort studies and RCTs, with a total sample size of 5,781 samples aged 60-72 years. All studies used CDT method, compared with various thrombectomy (Percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy (PAT), Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (PMT), Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT), Catheter-based thrombectomy (CBT), and Operative embolectomy. It was found that therapeutic outcomes based on risk of amputation, mortality and complications did not show significant differences between the two groups, but hospitalisation duration outcomes appeared longer in patients with CDT than thrombectomy (p value 0.0001 and 0.000). Conclusion: ALI is a condition that requires immediate management to reopen arterial flow so that ischaemic conditions in the tissue can be avoided, various intervention methods either with medication (thrombolysis) or invasive procedures with thrombectomy are considered to provide good outcomes in patients.
039. Obstructive Ileus Caused by Colitis Tuberculosa: A Case Report
Authors: Kurniati Rizki , Pustaka I Gusti Ngurah 
Published: November 2024

Background: Gastrointestinal TB (GTB) constituting approximately 1% to 3% of all TB globally and characterized including of any part of digestive system and its related organs. Results: A 61 years old man was admitted to emergency departement with abdominal pain and abdominal distention since 6 months and getting worse in 1 day. He also complained dispneu. On examination, the abdomen was rigid, distended, and tender and the lung has wheezing. The radiographs of abdomen revelved dilated loops of the small intestine with multiple air-fluid levels suggestive of small intestine obstruction. A chest radiograph showed active TB with opacity of the right lung. The patient was planned for exploratory laparotomy and founded anastomosis, peritoneal deposits, matted bowel, and a perforation of ileus. Intraoperative biopsy was taken from the ileus perforation and revelved tuberkulosa infected. Postoperatively, he was started antituberculous theraphy (ATT) of Rifampicin, isoniazid, and ethambutol (RHE). Conclusion: Obstructive Ileus is a complication of gastrointestinal tuberculosis in patients with a history of untreated latent tuberculosis.
Experience With Breakout for Collaborative Learning and Assessment in Higher Education
Authors: Martín-Caraballo Ana Martin , Paralera-Morales Concepción , Segovia-González Maria Manuela , Tenorio-Villalón Ángel Francisco 
Published: November 2024

Aim: The aim of this study is to verify empirically that the combination of ICT and game-based teaching for teaching and assessment of mathematics at university level allows students to obtain meaningful learning that favours performance in the subjects of mathematics and statistics.

Theoretical framework: The main concepts and theories underpinning the research are presented, thus providing a solid basis for contextualising and gaining a better understanding of the research.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises on the one hand a systematic review of the literature. Quantitative data were collected from experience with students in the fields of Economics and Engineering in quantitative and technical subjects.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that the students who carried out this experience performed better than those who did not. Therefore, focusing the activity as a game using different ICT tools (specifically, GeoGebra), allows us to change the classroom routine and, in a secondary way, to check the skills and competence level of each student in the use of technology and the subject itself. Likewise, in order to be able to base the decisions taken to formulate the evaluation activity, we have indicated the precedents in the literature that have been taken into consideration.

Implications of the research: These implications could cover all areas related to education and especially higher education, as it is not usual to use gamification at university levels, although on the other hand, it is more usual to use ICT.

Originality/Value: The implementation of an evaluative activity based on gamification and specifically on escape games (specifically a breakout) is not common in the field of university teaching in mathematics. This type of disruptive activities with the usual routine in the classroom not only favours meaningful learning, but also the motivation and interest of students before new situations. Therefore, there is a clear need to generate new projects that break the educational monotony in which students currently find themselves so that they can also learn social competences with their peers that facilitate their incorporation as citizens into society, promoting a better and sustainable world.
Perspectives on the use of Bottom-Up Technologies for Converting Solid Waste Into Renewable Energy in the Context of the Urban Circular Economy
Authors: Batista Larissa Simões Ferreira , Stefano Ercília de , Rodriguez Tatiana Tavares , Borges Marcos Martins , Freitag Alberto Eduardo Besser 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This investigation has the general objective of mapping in the literature, technologies and steps in solid waste management, which can intensify and contribute to the use and energy recovery of solid waste and its reinsertion based on circular logic for urban areas in Brazil.

Theoretical Framework: The problem of waste management affects the entire ecosystem and Brazil is among the countries that most produce and irregularly eliminate solid waste. The theoretical study seeks to present the current scenario of RSU in Brazil, from the legislative aspect, circular economy concepts aligned with Lean Green in favor of sustainable development and how these concepts are aligned with current management practices in case analysis . studio in Copenhagen - Denmark.

Method: The methodology adopts a qualitative character, with an exploratory and descriptive approach, a hybrid approach that combines bibliographic review, with the analysis of existing case studies.

Results and Discussion: Thus, the result of the analysis is one of the main technologies and ascending practices: gasification and composting, in which the latter stands out, as well as the soil correcting properties, supporting the entire process of the material organic. waste, improves compost for the production of renewable energy and can provide adequate compost for energy production. It is concluded that the integrated approach to the circular economy, supported by Lean Green concepts and promoting technocentric management practices, is the path towards an efficient transition, promoting resource savings and sustainable development in Brazil.

Implications of the investigation: The practical and theoretical implications of this investigation are discussed, providing information on how the results can apply or influence practices in the field of solid waste management, with a focus on organic waste and a focus on valorization for the production of renewable energy. These implications can contribute to the elimination of spills and sustainable development.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by seeking alternatives and practices to value solid waste in order to help the production of renewable energy based on concepts that can facilitate the implementation of efficient management and its potential for savings in it urban context.
The Effect of Digital Analytics Capacity and Open Eco-Innovation on The Reduction And Waste Of Grain Losses
Authors: Bortoluzzi Daiane Antonini , Lunkes Rogério João , Rosa Fabricia Silva da 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The study aims to analyze the effect of digital capacity and open process and management eco-innovation on the reduction and disposal of grain losses.

Theoretical Framework: In this topic, digital analysis capacity and open eco-innovation are presented, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a quantitative approach, with grain companies in Brazil. Data was collected through a questionnaire, in which 175 responses were obtained and analyzed using structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).

Results/Discussion: The results obtained revealed that open-process eco-innovation helps in the prevention and disposal of grain losses. In contrast, open management eco-innovation helps in the disposal of grain losses. Furthermore, open process and management eco-innovation mediate the relationship between digital analysis capability and the allocation of grain losses.

Research Implications: Practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in subject management and sustainability.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature on open process and management eco-innovation as an intermediary mechanism to explore the relationship between digital analysis capability and the prevention and allocation of grain losses. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by showing managers strategies and ways to prevent grain losses that occur in the production, post-harvest, and processing phases.
Sustainability Indicators of Family Farming in a Rural Community in the Amazon Interior
Authors: Pereira Júnior José Cícero , Santos Iedo Souza , Silva Ismael Matos da 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this work was to measure sustainability indicators using the MESMIS methodology in the Colônia do Uraim community in Paragominas, state of Pará, aiming to show the sustainability level of this productive activity.

Theoretical Framework: This section introduces the concept and foundations of the MESMIS Method (Marco para Evaluación de Sistemas de Manejo de Recursos Naturales Incorporando Indicadores de Sustentabilidad), which assesses the sustainability of agroecosystems through indicators. Additionally, it explores the concept of sustainable development and the importance of specific indicators to evaluate and strengthen sustainability in family farming systems in the Amazon.

Method: The research adopts a case study approach in a community within the Amazon, focusing on nine family agroecosystems. The MESMIS method was used, applying questionnaires and direct observations to gather data from the producers. The analysis was based on identifying and measuring sustainability indicators in the environmental, economic, and social dimensions, which were scored on a scale from 1 to 5.

Results and Discussion: The results show an intermediate effort in environmental conservation, primarily through reforestation, but reveal economic and social challenges, such as low diversification of activities and the need for technical support, underscoring the need for public policies adapted to the local context.

Research Implications: The implications of this research encompass both the practice of monitoring sustainability in agroecosystems and the development of support policies for family farming. This study is particularly relevant for environmental conservation initiatives and local economic development, providing essential data to improve sustainable agricultural practices.

Originality/Value: The study contributes to the sustainability literature by applying and adapting the MESMIS method to Amazonian family agroecosystems, highlighting local specificities. This innovative approach enables a critical assessment and offers recommendations that can influence policies and sustainable development strategies in the region.
Environmental Efficiency of Municipalities in the Araguaia River Valley in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil: an Approach Via Data Envelopment Analysis
Authors: Oliveira Deimison Rodrigues , Ribeiro Ana Cristina de Almeida , Binde João Luis , Morais Patrícia Dias de , Martins Romildo Camargo , Santos Adriana Bilar Chaquime dos , Araújo Rildo Vieira de , Costa Reginaldo B. 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the environmental efficiency of municipalities located in the Araguaia River Valley, in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil, focusing on the relationship between economic development and sustainability, aiming to identify practices that promote the conservation of biodiversity and the reduction of environmental impacts.

Theoretical Framework: The text addresses concepts of sustainable development and sustainability, highlighting important distinctions between them. It highlights the relevance of urban planning, in association with the Sustainable Development Goals, as a tool for including environmental factors in promoting environmental quality and the well-being of communities. In this sense, the rational use of natural resources appears to be a preponderant and essential factor in ensuring sustainability and promoting balanced development.

Method: This is a qualitative and quantitative approach. The data were obtained through the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics website for the Gross Domestic Product variable and on the Terrabrasilis website for the deforestation variable, involving 25 municipalities in Mato Grosso, in the Araguaia river basin. Based on the data, the R software was used to process the information, using a mathematical model based on Data Envelopment Analysis.

Results and Discussion: The results showed a low level of environmental efficiency in the VRS model, with average values of 0.25762 (2017), 0.21655 (2018), 0.36978 (2019), 0.214396 (2020) and 0.28803 (2021). A minority of municipalities were highlighted in environmental efficiency, indicating that they are located on the DEA production frontier, pointing to a balance between environmental protection and economic growth. The success of the municipalities that stood out demonstrates the importance of planning, social mobilization and commitment, it is possible to reverse or minimize the scenario of environmental degradation.
Research Implications: The study points to the need for public policies aimed at improving the environmental efficiencies of municipalities that showed lower performance, especially minimizing deforestation.

Originality/Value: The originality of the study focuses on the importance of studies aimed at measuring environmental efficiency in the municipalities that make up the cerrado, highlighting the importance of preserving and conserving this biome.
An evaluation and comparison of frictional resistance, surface roughness, and microbial colonization of silver-coated and uncoated stainless steel archwires – An in vivo study
Authors: Raval Rutvi Vikram , Sharma Padmaja , Naik Harshit , Patel Kalpesh 
Published: November 2024

Objectives:
When undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, white spot lesions and caries are frequently observed. The silver coating on brackets, archwires, and bands can help prevent these conditions. However, this might have an impact on friction and the oral environment, which would then impact the movement of the teeth. Thus, this study was taken up to evaluate and compare the frictional resistance, surface roughness, and microbial colonization of silver-coated and uncoated stainless steel archwire.

Material and Methods:
The investigation contained sixty samples, with 30 samples in each sub-group. Group 1 included 30 samples of 0.019 × 0.025” stainless steel wires coated in silver nanoparticles and Group 2 included 30 uncoated 0.019 × 0.025” stainless steel wires. A thermal vacuum evaporation technique was used to coat the wire with a 10 nm layer of coating. After placing the wire for 6 weeks in the oral cavity, it was retrieved and evaluated for frictional resistance, surface roughness, and microbial colonization.

Results:
After comparing the friction across the groups, the results did not show statistically significant differences. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the surface roughness of wires coated in silver was lesser compared to the wire’s uncoated segment. As for the microbial colonization, Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus showed reduced growth in the silver-coated portion.

Conclusion:
It can be concluded that silver coating does not alter the frictional properties of the wire. In the archwire’s silver-coated part, the surface roughness was lower. The silver coating showed significant anti-bacterial activity.
Cognizance of patients’ rights towards health in a teaching hospital in Sindh, Pakistan: A comparative study
Authors: Memon Zoheb Rafique 
Published: November 2024

Objectives
The objective of this study is to compare cognizance of patients’ rights among patients and doctors.

Material and Methods
The comparative cross-sectional study was undertaken in various wards of a teaching hospital in Sindh, Pakistan to explore cognizance of patients’ rights among patients and doctors. A total of 390 patients and 417 doctors were selected from the general medicine and general surgery wards of a teaching hospital in Sindh, Pakistan, from December 01, 2021 to February 28, 2022, through convenience sampling. A validated, pre-guided questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS version 26.0 was used for analysis. The cumulative and segregated analysis of mean ± standard scores of patients’ and doctors’ cognizance regarding patients’ rights were assessed using an independent t-test.

Result
The segregated analysis of the mean scores of cognizance of patients’ rights among patients and doctors revealed that the majority of associations were statistically significant (p < 0.05), with a few exceptions. These included the right to receive the best available care and respect (p = 0.29), the right to know about their treatment in an understandable language (p = 0.23), and the right to receive healthcare in a hygienic, clean, and safe environment (p = 0.79).

Conclusion
There is a significant difference in the levels of cognizance regarding patients’ rights between patients and doctors.