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NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIAL MEDIA'S EVOLVING ROLE IN CONTEMPORARY RECRUITMENT
Authors: Shaha Shuva , Haque Saw. Mu. Shamoel 
Published: March 2024

This research explores the evolving role of social media in contemporary recruitment, focusing on emerging trends, success factors, and potential pitfalls. As organisations increasingly turn to social media platforms for talent acquisition, our comprehensive literature review analyses shifts in candidate behaviour, platform preferences, and technological advancements. The study identifies critical success factors, such as employer branding, engagement strategies, and data analytics, essential for effective social media recruitment. Additionally, we scrutinise potential drawbacks, including privacy concerns and online reputation management. Our findings highlight the transformative impact of social media on recruitment processes, emphasising the need for organisations to adapt and optimise their strategies. The research contributes academically and practically, offering insights for recruiters, HR professionals, and organisational leaders seeking to leverage social media strategically in talent acquisition. Recommendations include incorporating interactive content, exploring augmented reality for employer branding, and adopting technologies like blockchain, AI-powered chatbots, and virtual reality for transparent, engaging, and innovative recruitment practices.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu/0729/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
HOUSEHOLD WATER INSECURITY EXPERIENCES (HWISE) SCALE: THE PROTOCOL OF CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND STATISTICAL VALIDATION
Authors: Selvaratnam Navodya C. , Selvaratnam Naren D. , Nanayakkara A.M.N.A.D.J.S. , Tennakoon S. 
Published: March 2024

Annually Sri Lanka experiences substantial rainfall; but, the availability of water within the island nation is unbalanced. Lack of an appropriate system view, suitable national-level policy, and bimodal rainfall have resulted in Sri Lankans experiencing medium to high water stress. Considering the impact individual households have to endure due to the unavailability of water, the following study presents a protocol to culturally adapt and statistically validate the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE) scale to the Sinhala language. The protocol critically discusses the application of classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) and documents all relevant steps for the scale validation process. Through this study protocol, the authors attempt to demonstrate the procedural rigor of the adaptation and validation process of the HWISE scale to the Sinhala language in Sri Lanka. The availability of a valid scale to evaluate household water insecurity experiences will assist public health experts, policymakers, and the government in understanding the nature and severity of water stress and the consequences across health, economic, and psychosocial contexts. Similarly, preventative interventions and key policies could be implemented to further support the initiatives of responsible authorities.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DIALOGUE AS A TOOL FOR INTERCULTURAL COEXISTENCE IN THE MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM: TEACHERS’ VIEWS
Authors: Vavitsas Theodoros 
Published: March 2024

In the context of the present study, we attempted to explore teachers’ views on the role of dialogue and intersubjective communication, both in the public sphere and in the ecology of the classroom. The theoretical framework of the research was the theory of communicative action of Habermas. The research was conducted in the framework of the qualitative research method with semi-structured interviews as a methodological tool for data collection. The sample of the research was fifteen (15) Greek primary school teachers and the questionnaire consisted of thirteen (13) questions. The findings of the research show that teachers: praised the role of dialogue, recognizing its value in the effort to peaceful coexistence between different cultures; appeared to attach great importance to the role of dialogue in the classroom, recognizing its importance and value; stressed the value of getting to know new cultures, which can enrich the “native culture” with new elements; stated that social change can come about through dialogue.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0014/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FIGHTING FOR THEIR PLACE IN BRAVE SPACES: UNCOVERING THE TRAVAILS OF THE CLOSETED POLICE OFFICERS
Authors: Gono Jr. Exequiel R. , Villaluz Vincent G. , Niala Christian Mhel A. , Libante Kenneth A. 
Published: March 2024

<p>In law enforcement and correctional agencies, sexual orientation and gender identity-based harassment and employment discrimination remained persistent until today. Moreover, there is stereotyping involved in the issue of being closeted in the law enforcement agency. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences, challenges, and struggles faced by closeted officers in law enforcement organizations. The study’s participants are closeted police officers, who were chosen through snowball sampling, while data were collected via interview guide questionnaires. The study employs a qualitative phenomenological research approach, focusing on what people experience concerning certain significant life events and how they perceive those occurring. Thematic analysis was employed as the chosen qualitative data analysis approach. The study revealed that closeted gay police officers needed to adjust and adapt themselves to the workplace dynamics to fit in while balancing their values to stay true to themselves. The participants also experienced discrimination, stereotypes, and bullying. The significance of this study is to understand better the experiences, challenges, and struggles of closeted police officers; specifically, to explore their lived experiences in law enforcement organizations, document the difficulties the respondents have faced and the coping techniques they used to overcome the significant challenges in their professions and document how the closeted police officers project themselves during police operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL: </strong>J15, J71, J78, Z13<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Investigation of Optical Characteristics and Synthesis of Cobalt-Doped Cds (Cds: Co) Using Simple and Rapid Microwave Activated Method
Authors: R. Ranjan  , C.M.S Negi  , K.P Tiwary  
Published: March 2024

Cobalt-doped cadmium sulphide semiconductor nanoparticles (CdS: Co NPs) were made using a microwave-assisted method with different cobalt concentrations. Chemicals like sodium sulphide, cobalt chloride, and cadmium acetate were used. The Debye-Scherer equation helped find the nanoparticles' size, revealing a 2 to 4 nm range. X-ray diffraction showed a zinc-blend structure. The optical bandgap energies were found to be undoped and doped are 2.44eV and 2.58eV, respectively. For pure CdS, the XRD spectra display three main peaks at 2θ = 26.68°, 44.16°, and 52.32°. Modest alterations have been noted in 2θ for Co doping levels of 3% in CdS NPs. The peaks point to the samples' cubic structure and correlate to the (1 1 1), (2 2 0), and (3 1 1) planes. The sizes of the nanoparticles, which are 2.29 nm, 3.64 nm, for pure and Co (3%) doped CdS, were determined using the FWHM and Debye Scherer equation. The substitution of Co2+ion for Cd2+ion may be the cause of the decrease in nanoparticle size observed in the Co-doped CdS sample as concentration rises. The difference in the ionic radii of Cd2+ (0.98 Å) and Co2+ (0.72 Å) shows that when the concentration of Co-doped CdS increases, the lattice constant falls. The peak at 3646 cm-1 in the higher energy area of the 400–4000 cm–1 FTIR spectra is attributed to the O–H stretching of absorbed water on the surface of CdS. Its bending vibration confirms the existence of water. Using HRTEM, the size of the produced nanoparticles was examined. Additionally, it confirms the sample's nanocrystalline structure. For 3% Co-doped CdS, the average size of randomly chosen nanoparticles is determined.
The Impact of Leadership Styles on Academic Performance in Thai Higher Education Institutions
Authors: ZHONG Jiacheng 
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of leadership styles on academic performance within Thai Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), amidst a rapidly evolving global higher education landscape. Recognizing the pivotal role of leadership in adapting to change, fostering innovation, and sustaining academic excellence, this research aims to discern which leadership practices most effectively enhance academic performance in the Thai context. By integrating various leadership theories and examining their applicability in Thai HEIs, the study identifies the relationship between leadership styles and academic outcomes, thereby contributing to a broader understanding of leadership's impact on educational success.
Methodology: Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative analysis of academic performance indicators across different institutions with qualitative interviews from a diverse range of university administrators, deans, and department heads. This methodology allows for a comprehensive exploration of how leadership styles correlate with academic performance metrics.
Findings: Findings suggest that transformational leadership is significantly associated with higher academic performance, characterized by its emphasis on vision, communication, and employee motivation. In contrast, transactional leadership styles, focusing on rewards and penalties, show a less pronounced impact. The study also highlights the importance of contextual factors, including cultural, economic, and political influences, in shaping effective leadership practices within Thai HEIs.
Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: The primary innovation of this research lies in its contextual examination of leadership styles within the Thai higher education sector, providing insights into the nuanced ways in which leadership can influence academic performance in a specific cultural and institutional framework. This understanding is vital for formulating strategies aimed at enhancing leadership effectiveness and, consequently, improving student academic outcomes in Thai higher education settings.
The Organically Cultivation Techniques of Curly Chili in Handayani Farming Group, Sidokaton Village, Gisting District
Authors: Kartina Raida , Prajaka Nanang Wahyu , Darma Wika Anrya , Putri Sekar Utami , Jumawati Riana 
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This community service aims to guide chili farmer groups, especially the Handayani farmer group, to start cultivating chili plants organically on their farming land.There were three stages of the implementation method used, namely increasing knowledge, increasing skills and evaluation. Increasing knowledge was given through lectures to provide knowledge about the cultivation of organic chili plants, botanical pesticides and production of compost made from Azolla pinnata; followed by skills improvement by making botanical pesticides, propagating Azolla pinnata and making compost, demonstration plots of chili plants and then evaluation. Guidance for demonstrations on how to cultivate organic chilies started with planting seeds on the ridge, applying azolla compost to the planting holes, then planting chilies and applying botanical pesticides. Farmers planted chilies in beds that had been made as many as 192 plants which were divided into 6 beds. Afterwards, there were carried out the maintenance activities, controlling pests and diseases with the application of botanical pesticides, and harvesting along with post-harvest handling. This activity would be monitored. Monitoring was carried out once a month, especially at the end of each group of practiced cultivation activities. As an indicator of success, the results of the activity evaluation showed an increase in knowledge of organic farming concepts of 55% and an increase in skills of 85%.

Keywords: Sidokaton village, Pesticide Organic, Azolla pinnata
Evaluation of the effectiveness of canine assisted therapy as a complementary method of rehabilitation in disabled children
Authors: Grabowska Iwona , Ostrowska Bożena 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of canine assisted therapy as a complementary method of rehabilitation in children with developmental disabilities.MethodsOverall, 39 children with a disability, of both sexes, aged 4–9 years took part in the study. The diagnostic survey was used as a method, the research tool was a survey that consisted of 23 questions. The survey was to be filled in by the parents.ResultsCanine assisted therapy turned out the most effective one in attention-focussing (94%), developing mobility (92%) and motor function (90%), improving downtime (92%), achieving balance and coordination (84%), and finding a way to show affection (83%). Therapeutic benefits were also observed in the children’s emotional and social sphere.ConclusionsCanine assisted therapy has a major impact on improving balance, coordination, and motor skills. The closeness of the animal makes children quiet and relaxed. Canine assisted therapy contributes to the reduction of aggressive behaviour and increases awareness. It is an effective and recommendable complementary method of rehabilitation for children with intellectual and motor disorders.
Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Mengatasi Demoralisasi Peserta Didik
Authors: Rahmat Hasan As’ari, 
Published: March 2024

Masalah kenakalan siswa dalam dunia pendidikan sudah menjadi hal yang tidak asing lagi untuk didengar. Kenakalan-kenakalan yang dilakukan oleh siswa terkadang bertentangan dengan norma-norma hukum yang berlaku di masyarakat. Berangkat dari latar belakang itulah peneliti kemudian ingin membahasnya dalam tesis ini dan mengambil judul Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Untuk Mengatasi Demoralisasi Peserta Didik di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisa terkait Bagaimana pelaksanaan strategi guru pendidikan agama Islam untuk mengatasi demoralisasi pada peserta didik di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto, kemudian faktor pendukung dan penghambat pelaksanaan strategi guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam mengatasi demoralisasi pada peserta didik di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Lokasi penelitian di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis menggunakan metode miles dan huberman. Pengecekan keabsahan data dengan menggunakan triangulasi.
Adapun temuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Pelaksanaan strategi guru pendidikan agama Islam untuk mengatasi demoralisasi pada peserta didik di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto, strategi yang dilakukan ada 3 yakni a). Strategi Preventif, (Mengaktifkan kegiatan keagamaan seperti salat zuhur, sholat dhuha berjamaah, salat jumat bagi laik-laki, serta mengaji di masjid). b) Strategi Represif, (Memberikan bimbingan dan nasehat, menegakkan disiplin sekolah, memberlakukan sanksi). c) Strategi Kuratif (Melakukakan pembinaan khusus, dan memberikan skorsing 2) Faktor penghambat dan pendukung pelaksanaan strategi guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam mengatasi demoralisasi pada peserta didik di SMA Negeri 1 Pacet Mojokerto, a) Faktor penghambat yaitu (1) faktor internal (Seperti kurangnya pemahaman agama dan kesadaran siswa, (2) faktor eksternal (Seperti pengaruh lingkungan dan pergaulan bebas, serta lingkungan keluarga). b) Faktor pendukung yaitu (1) Pelatihan dan Pengetahuan, (2) Program Bimbingan dan Konseling, (3) Membangun Hubungan Positif dengan Siswa, (4) Fasilitas Sekolah yang cukup memadai.
Machine learning methods to predict sea surface temperature and marine heatwave occurrence: a case study of the Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Bonino Giulia , Galimberti Giuliano , Masina Simona , McAdam Ronan , Clementi Emanuela 
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Marine heatwaves (MHWs) have significant social and ecological impacts, necessitating the prediction of these extreme events to prevent and mitigate their negative consequences and provide valuable information to decision-makers about MHW-related risks. In this study, machine learning (ML) techniques are applied to predict sea surface temperature (SST) time series and marine heatwaves in 16 regions of the Mediterranean Sea. ML algorithms, including the random forest (RForest), long short-term memory (LSTM), and convolutional neural network (CNN), are used to create competitive predictive tools for SST. The ML models are designed to forecast SST and MHWs up to 7 d ahead. For each region, we performed 15 different experiments for ML techniques, progressively sliding the training and the testing period window of 4 years from 1981 to 2017. Alongside SST, other relevant atmospheric variables are utilized as potential predictors of MHWs. Datasets from the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative (ESA CCI SST) v2.1 and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ERA5 reanalysis from 1981 to 2021 are used to train and test the ML techniques. For each area, the results show that all the ML methods performed with minimum root mean square errors (RMSEs) of about 0.1 °C at a 1 d lead time and maximum values of about 0.8 °C at a 7 d lead time. In all regions, both the RForest and LSTM consistently outperformed the CNN model across all lead times. LSTM has the highest predictive skill in 11 regions at all lead times. Importantly, the ML techniques show results similar to the dynamical Copernicus Mediterranean Forecasting System (MedFS) for both SST and MHW forecasts, especially in the early forecast days. For MHW forecasting, ML methods compare favorably with MedFS up to 3 d lead time in 14 regions, while MedFS shows superior skill at 5 d lead time in 9 out of 16 regions. All methods predict the occurrence of MHWs with a confidence level greater than 50 % in each region. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of incoming solar radiation as a significant predictor of SST variability along with SST itself.
PD-1 antibody in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of SMARCA4-deficient advanced undifferentiated carcinoma of the duodenum: Two case reports
Authors: Shi Yi-Nan , Zhang Xiao-Rui , Ma Wei-Yu , Lian Jing , Liu Yan-Feng , Li Yi-Fan , Yang Wen-Hui 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
SMARCA4 is a component of chromatin remodeling of SWItch/sucrose-nonfermenting (SWI/SNF) complexes and plays an essential role in oncogenesis. SMARCA4-deficient malignancies arising from the gastrointestinal tract are rare and have a poor prognosis. There is no standard treatment for advanced and undifferentiated SMARCA4-deficient duodenal malignancies. Programmed death 1 (PD-1) antibodies, known as immune checkpoint inhibitor antibodies, potentially play a role in treating gastrointestinal tract malignancies.
CASE SUMMARY
We present two patients with SMARCA4 deficiency and TP53 gene mutation in advanced undifferentiated carcinomas of the duodenum. For both patients, SMARCA4 deficiency was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining for the BRG1 protein, while TP53 gene mutations were observed via next-generation sequencing. Both patients were administered chemotherapy in combination with an anti-PD-1 antibody. The two patients exhibited completely different responses to treatment and had different prognoses. Case 1 experienced rapid progression after PD-1 infusion and chemotherapy, case 2 experienced a remarkable response after treatment, and the progression-free survival was more than 6 months.
CONCLUSION
This study described our clinical and pathological observations of SMARCA4-deficient advanced undifferentiated carcinoma of the duodenum. PD-1 combined with chemotherapy showed a certain efficacy in select patients, providing options for treating these highly malignant tumors. Patients with liver metastases had a worse prognosis than did those with only lymph node metastasis.
LEGISLAÇÃO E POLUIÇÃO SONORA: HARMONIZANDO DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO E QUALIDADE DE VIDA NA FISCALIZAÇÃO DE BELO HORIZONTE
Authors: Dias Karine de Lima , Silva Raquel Guimarães 
Published: March 2024

Este artigo se dedica a examinar os desafios enfrentados pela fiscalização urbanística ambiental na busca por um equilíbrio de interesses no contexto da aplicação da Lei 9505/08, que regula o controle de ruídos, sons e vibrações na cidade de Belo Horizonte. O propósito é realizar uma análise sobre a eficácia da legislação municipal à luz dos princípios constitucionais e legais que endossam a harmonização das perspectivas econômicas, sociais, ambientais e urbanísticas no âmbito local. Além disso, pretende-se investigar os aspectos dos instrumentos legais relacionados ao exercício do poder de polícia municipal, que frequentemente desfavorecem ações de fiscalização orientadas para resultados e sua devida aplicação. No contexto da capital mineira, é evidente que o quadro legal e regulatório em relação ao controle de ruídos e vibrações apresenta algumas limitações. Assim, são propostas modificações para uma abordagem mais justa e direcionada ao controle da poluição sonora. Essas melhorias apontam não apenas para atualizações mais eficazes na resolução de conflitos inerentes ao tema de forma eficiente e harmoniosa, mas também indicam caminhos de atuação mais coesos, em conformidade com os princípios constitucionais e legais.
Exploring kidney biopsy findings in congenital heart diseases: Insights beyond cyanotic nephropathy
Authors: Juarez-Villa Jose Daniel , Zepeda-Quiroz Iván , Toledo-Ramírez Sebastián , Gomez-Johnson Victor Hugo , Pérez-Allende Francisco , Garibay-Vega Brian Ricardo , Rodríguez Castellanos Francisco E , Moguel-González Bernardo , Garcia-Cruz Edgar , Lopez-Gil Salvador 
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND
The association between congenital heart disease and chronic kidney disease is well known. Various mechanisms of kidney damage associated with congenital heart disease have been established. The etiology of kidneydisease has commonly been considered to be secondary to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), however, this has only been demonstrated in case reports and not in observational or clinical trials.
AIM
To identify baseline and clinical characteristics, as well as the findings in kidney biopsies of patients with congenital heart disease in our hospital.
METHODS
This is a retrospective observational study conducted at the Nephrology Department of the National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”. All patients over 16 years old who underwent percutaneous kidney biopsy from January 2000 to January 2023 with congenital heart disease were included in the study.
RESULTS
Ten patients with congenital heart disease and kidney biopsy were found. The average age was 29.00 years ± 15.87 years with pre-biopsy proteinuria of 6193 mg/24 h ± 6165 mg/24 h. The most common congenital heart disease was Fallot’s tetralogy with 2 cases (20%) and ventricular septal defect with 2 (20%) cases. Among the 10 cases, one case of IgA nephropathy and one case of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis associated with immune complexes were found, receiving specific treatment after histopathological diagnosis, delaying the initiation of kidney replacement therapy. Among remaining 8 cases (80%), one case of FSGS with perihilar variety was found, while the other 7 cases were non-specific FSGS.
CONCLUSION
Determining the cause of chronic kidney disease can help in delaying the need for kidney replacement therapy. In 2 out of 10 patients in our study, interventions were performed, and initiation of kidney replacement therapy was delayed. Prospective studies are needed to determine the usefulness of kidney biopsy in patients with congenital heart disease.