bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Appraisal of Mobile Apps for Communication and Collaboration among Construction Project Teams
Authors: Yankah J. E. , Adjei K. O. , Bonney S. O. , Kotey S. , Tieru C. K. 
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The construction industry faces communication and collaboration challenges, leading to delays, errors, and increased costs. This study investigates the impact and effectiveness of mobile apps in enhancing internal and external communication and collaboration in the construction industry.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research design consisted of five phases: familiarisation with the study topic, literature search for construction apps, selection of apps, assessment and categorisation of apps, and validation of app functionality. The selection of apps was based on their versatility, capability to perform multiple tasks, market popularity, relevance to communication and collaboration, readability, and range of functions. Empirical study articles were used to validate and assess the functionalities claimed by the app developers.
Findings: Out of the 65 mobile apps evaluated, only 12 met the exclusion criteria for assessing the practicality of their functions through empirical evidence. Mobile apps like Slack, Microsoft Teams, SmartBidNet, and Basecamp have the potential to significantly enhance communication, collaboration, and decision-making processes in the construction industry.
The Research Limitation: The study identified and evaluated only 12 mobile apps out of 65, based on the exclusion criteria established to evaluate the practicality of the applications' functions through empirical evidence. This limited sample size may not fully represent the range of mobile apps available for communication and collaboration in the construction industry.
Practical Implication: The mobile apps to be used by project team members have the potential to replace traditional methods, particularly for geographically dispersed teams, leading to improved project efficiency and accuracy.
Social Implication: Mobile apps facilitate real-time communication with local communities, allowing construction projects to address concerns and involve community members in the decision-making process.
Originality/value: The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the availability, accessibility, and competencies of mobile apps in improving internal and external communication and collaboration within the construction industry.
Evaluating E-Commerce Engagement Factors In Saudi Arabia: Financial Loss, Identity Theft And Privacy Policies
Authors: Alghamdi Faten Saleh , Nor Roshazlizawati Mohd 
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of financial loss, identity theft, and privacy protection policies on the willingness of tourists in Saudi Arabia to engage in e-commerce.

Theoretical framework: This study examines Saudi Arabian visitors' use of e-commerce, highlighting the consequences of financial loss, identity theft, and privacy laws. The study employs Smart PLS and structured questionnaires, underpinned by a theoretical framework of trust and security, to uncover heightened fears over online identity theft. Policies protecting privacy become essential, boosting customer confidence and promoting e-commerce. The study adds to the scant amount of information in this field by emphasising the role that regulations play in maintaining transaction security and promoting user confidence.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative research methodology to examine the relationship between financial loss, identity theft, privacy protection policies, and the willingness to engage in e-commerce in Saudi Arabia. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data, and Smart PLS was used to analyse the results using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).

Findings: The study reveals that Saudi Arabian tourists express more concern about online identity theft than financial loss. Privacy protection policies play a pivotal role in enhancing their trust and participation in e-commerce, underscoring the importance of regulatory measures for ensuring user confidence and online transaction security.

Research, Practical & Social implications: This study highlights the unique worries that Saudi Arabian internet customers have, prioritising identity theft over money loss. Policies protecting privacy become an important middleman that is essential to fostering trust and promoting e-commerce. The findings encourage more investigation into the fundamental elements influencing user choices in study. Practically speaking, companies may improve tactics by giving strong privacy safeguards top priority. In order to promote a safe and reliable e-commerce environment that benefits customers and the expansion of Saudi Arabia's online market, it is socially vital to advocate for explicit privacy legislation.

Originality/value: This study is a pioneering attempt to investigate Saudi Arabian tourists' e-commerce behaviour. It adds to the scarce body of knowledge in this area by illuminating the importance of privacy protection policies in fostering consumer trust.
Proposta de um jogo didático com transcrição em braile para aprendizagem da tabela periódica
Authors: Wanderley Albaneide Fernandes , Sousa Allanny Kelly de 
Published: December 2023

As redes de ensino, em sua maioria, se sentem despreparadas para atender alunos com deficiência, seja por falta de infraestrutura ou de formação profissional adequada. Este trabalho tem por objetivo propor um jogo sobre tabela periódica para o ensino de Química, em uma perspectiva inclusiva, adequado a estudantes com deficiência visual. O jogo incluiu a produção de 40 (quarenta) cartas com o símbolo dos elementos, 40 (quarenta) cartas contendo perguntas sobre a tabela periódica, 01 (uma) carta legenda e a tabela periódica, todas a informações foram transcritas em braile. As regras envolvem a formação de duas trincas de cartas, com elementos do mesmo grupo, condicionadas a respostas corretas aos questionamentos. O jogo foi denominado Trinca dos Elementos, a reglete negativa foi utilizada para transcrever em braile. O jogo foi aplicado em uma turma do curso de licenciatura em química e um jovem com deficiência visual, que certificaram sua eficiência, caracterizando-o como jogo didático. A partir da análise da aplicação do jogo Trinca dos Elementos, houve uma maior compreensão do conteúdo.
Validation of the GAEU-1 Acale to Assess the Learning Management of University Students
Authors: Ramos-Galarza Carlos , García-Cruz Patricia , Lepe-Martínez Nancy , Del Valle Milenko , Bolaños-Pasquel Mónica , Cruz-Cárdenas Jorge 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The self-management of university learning encompasses a series of aspects that allow students to be conscious and autonomous in their professional training. Objective: In this article, we present the process of creation and validation of a scale to assess essential factors of this phenomenon: self-management of learning, conscious motivation strategies for learning, perception of academic performance, and techniques for deep learning. Method: The design is a cross-sectional quantitative process with the purpose of carrying out validity and reliability analysis of a psychological measurement instrument. The research was conducted with 1373 university students from Chile and Ecuador. Results: The scale consists of 19 items that conform the four factors mentioned and whose results indicate adequate psychometric properties, allowing it to be applied in the Latin American context. Novelty:This research proposes a new instrument to assess the self-management of the university learning process, which contributes to carrying out new research in the university educational context. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SIED2-019 Full Text: PDF
Black-Label et une flèche pour un pays à l’encan : marronnages et écopoésies chez Léon Gontran Damas et Elie Stephenson
Authors: Dubosson Anne-Sophie 
Published: December 2023

Faire « marronner » des textes poétiques pour y relever les différents tissages et lignes de fuite qu’offrent ces mêmes œuvres : Voici ce que tente d’explorer cet article à travers deux auteurs guyanais, Leon-Gontran Damas et Ellie Stephenson. D’un côté, Black Label de Damas, où se déploie cet « imaginaire de l’enchevêtrement » proposé par Sandrine Bédouret-Larraburu et David Bérouret et de l’autre, Ellie Stephenson, dans son œuvre poétique Une flèche pour le pays à l’encan. Faire dialoguer ces œuvres entre elles participe du désir de forger des géographies intentionnelles de marronnage, d’inscrire celles-ci dans cette « dynamique de lyannaj » que nous propose Dénètem Touam Bona à travers cette question, formulée par Gramsci : « Que faire, comment riposter, comment créer des alliances face à la fragmentation de forces subalternes qu’opère toute hégémonie ? ». Il nous faudra ainsi concevoir cette réflexion autour du territoire mouvant et contestataire de ces œuvres marron, selon les frontières imaginaires toujours renouvelées de l’exil et de la quête de soi.
SOSIALISASI PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA ORGANIK DAN NON-ORGANIK UNTUK KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN DI DESA BULU CINDEA, KABUPATEN PANGKEP
Authors: Yani Fitri Indah , Rahmi Rahmi , Syarif Asrianti , Ibrahim Juliani , Salam Nurinsana , Syamsia Syamsia , Chadijah Andi , Nanda Abd. Rakhim 
Published: December 2023

Peran aktif dari masyarakat dalam melakukan pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga sangat penting terutama dalam mengurangi jumlah timbunan sampah. Permasalahan sampah di lingkungan Desa Bulu Cindea dapat dikatakan masyarakat belum mampu melakukan pengelolaan sampah organik dan non organik dengan benar. Apabila terus dibiarkan akan menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan dan mengganggu kesehatan masyarakat. Maka dari itu dilakukannya kegiatan sosialisasi ini agar masyarakat desa Bulu Cindea dapat memahami pentingnya pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga. Dalam kegiatan ini dilakukan sosisalisasi untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat dalam melakukan pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga organik dan non-organik secara mandiri dan bisa terlaksana dengan baik. Pengelolaan sampah ini akan dirasakan efektif karena secara langsung akan melibatkan masyarakat desa secara aktif. Dari hasil pengabdian masyarakat sosialisasi di desa Bulu Cindea masyarakat mulai melakukan pengeloalaan sampah organik dan non-organik rumah tangga secara mandiri, dapat memperbaiki sistem pengelolaan sampah, mampu mengurangi tumpukan sampah yang dapat menyebabkan berbagai penyakit dan lingkungan sekitar tempat tinggal menjadi lebih bersih, nyaman dan sehat.
PENDAMPINGAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MONITORING EKOSISTEM LAMUN DI PANTAI MUTIARA, KABUPATEN SUMBAWA
Authors: Fahruddin Muh. , Suriyadin Adi , Murtawan Heri , Abdurachman Muhammad Haikal , Ilyas Anita Prihatini 
Published: December 2023

Pulau Kaung memiliki potensi ekosistem lamun yang merupakan ekosistem penting bagi kelangsungan hidup berbagai jenis biota perairan. Rahmawati et al., (2014) mengatakan bahwa kerusakan lamun diakibatkan oleh faktor alami dan manusia terutama yang beraktifitas di kawasan pesisir. Hal tersebut dikarenakan kurangnya pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat. Adapun hal-hal yang perlu dilakukan untuk keberlangsungan ekosistem lamun yaitu dengan memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat mulai dari identifikasi jenis, manfaat dan monitoring ataupun pendataan. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat terkait ekologi lamun yang meliputi jenis, manfaat, status dan ancaman serta monitoring kondisi ekosistem lamun. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini berupa penyuluhan oleh narasumber dan diskusi mengenai peranan ekosistem lamun dan kerusakan yang dihadapi, serta bagaimana monitoring tutupan lamun. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat sangat antusias untuk terlibat aktif dalam upaya pengelolaan ekosistem lamun dan hasil monitoring menunjukkan kondisi lamun di lokasi termasuk dalam kategori kurang kaya dengan persentase 37,5% dengan persentase tutupan jenis tertinggi ditunjukkan oleh jenis Enhalus acoroides dan Thalassia hemprichii. Perlu dilakukan kegiatan transplantasi yang merupakan upaya mengatasi permasalahan kondisi ekosistem lamun di Pantai Mutiara agar fungsi dari pada ekosistem lamun secara ekologi dapat berkelanjutan, mengingat ekosistem lamun di daerah tersebut memberikan jasa ekonomi bagi masyarakat di kawasan pesisir Pantai Mutiara. Kegiatan pengabdian sangat dirasakan manfaatnya oleh masyarakat, dan telah merubah pola pikir seperti pemahaman dan kesadaran mereka.
Identificación, implementación y evaluación de las competencias genéricas en el currículo de las licenciatura mixta y no escolarizada en la Universidad del Valle de México
Authors: Castro Núñez Ricardo , Barahona Romero María de los Ángeles 
Published: December 2023

Esta investigación apoyó la actualización general de los planes de estudio a nivel licenciatura en sus modalidades mixta y no escolarizada de la Universidad del Valle de México con un enfoque en las competencias genéricas que se desarrollan en el estudiante de licenciaturas como parte de su perfil de egreso. El diseño de la investigación se basa en modelo de investigación acción, aportando información que guíe la toma de decisiones y los procesos de cambio. El enfoque de la investigación fue cualitativo en conjunto con la investigación cuantitativa. Los datos muestrales fueron los alumnos inscritos en nuevo modelo curricular por ciclo escolar en la modalidad mixta y no escolarizada durante el periodo 2020 y 2021, como resultado del desarrollo de trabajo de identificación de las competencias genéricas a innovar, derivadas de una investigación educativa interna y apoyados con un grupo consultor externo que llevó a cabo entrevistas y técnicas participativas grupales, cuyos resultados permitieron el rediseño de las competencias genéricas para el nuevo Modelo Educativo institucional que forman parte del nuevo modelo curricular; acompañadas con un innovador modelo de diseño instruccional para la operación de las asignaturas 100% en línea, desarrollando rúbricas para evaluar el logro de los niveles de dominio de las competencias propuestas. Como conclusión, se ha logrado la implementación y operación de un nuevo modelo curricular con nuevas e innovadoras competencias genéricas que fortalecerán el perfil de egreso de los estudiantes egresados en la segunda mitad de ésta década.
Patient attitude towards disease as a predictor of its course and outcome
Authors: Zakharyan E. A. , Cherniy E. V. 
Published: December 2023

According to a significant amount of scientific research, it is known that the deterioration of public health and the tendency towards certain types of disease cannot be explained only by conventional factors. It has been proven that a patient’s attitude towards their disease determines their response to the pathology and their adaptation to their new condition. The aim of this work is to analyze research, views, and beliefs of doctors and psychologists on the influence of a patient’s perception of their own illness and their attitude towards it on the course of the disease. This review presents an analysis of numerous scientific works aimed at identifying types of attitudes towards disease that are characteristic of various nosological forms, both mental and somatic. As a result of the literature analysis, a set of conditions and factors that determine the nature and intensity of the influence of attitudes towards disease on its course and outcome were identified. These include the volume and nature of information about a specific disease, which is understood by the patient according to their intellectual and psychological readiness to perceive and interpret it; the way in which a doctor provides information about the course of the disease, possible outcomes, and planned treatment methods; age and gender; the nature and severity of the disease itself, as well as the mental health of patients.
Features of external respiration in individuals using various methods of psychoactive substance consumption
Authors: Urunova G. R. 
Published: December 2023

The study of the influence of inhalation psychoactive substances (PAS) on the respiratory system is an important issue, given the speed and trend of the spread of various inhalation devices. Hookah is a device for smoking tobacco, the essence of which is the passage of tobacco smoke through a container with water or other liquids (milk, alcohol). The study was conducted among students of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (SAFU), and the population permanently residing in the city of Arkhangelsk. The study was conducted from 2020 to 2022. The aim of this article is to compare the indicators of external respiration in individuals using PAS in different ways. Material and methods. External respiration was assessed by spirometry. Spirometry is a fairly simple, non-invasive and informative method for measuring airflows and volumes. The article presents an analysis of spirometry data from 155 people. Group I included individuals not using tobacco products, Group II included cigarette smokers only, and Group III included individuals using tobacco with a hookah. Results. Volume indicators (FVC, FEV1) in Group I were significantly higher than in representatives of Groups II and III (p > 0.01); Also, in Group I, speed indicators were significantly higher. A significant decrease in the FEV indicator was found in Group III compared to Group II (p > 0.01). Also, members of Groups II and III had a significant decrease in speed indicators compared to Group I.
Kidney damage in hypertension disease
Authors: Murkamilov I. T. , Aitbaev K. A. , Fomin V. V. , Murkamilova Zh. A. , Astanin P. A. , Yusupova T. F. , Yusupov F. A. 
Published: December 2023

Essential hypertension (EH) is the most common cardiovascular disease and the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide. The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency and nature of kidney damage in hypertension. 189 patients (69 men and 120 women) with hypertension (stages I, II, and III) aged 43 years and older were examined. The average age of the patients was 61.2 ± 8.7 years. Clinical and biochemical tests were conducted on all patients, including red blood cell indices, C-reactive protein (CRP), lipid profile, fibrinogen, electrolytes, glucose, uric acid, creatinine, and cystatin C. The duration of hypertension was also recorded for each patient. Kidney function was assessed using serum creatinine (CKD-EPI) and cystatin C (F. Houcke). Patients were categorized according to the degree of decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) based on the recommendations of the Russian Nephrology Society. Patients with kidney damage were divided into two groups: Group 1 consisted of patients with hypertension without signs of CKD (GFR calculated by cystatin C ≥ 60 ml/min), while Group 2 consisted of patients with hypertension complicated by CKD. The results showed that hypertension was accompanied by target organ damage in 70.8% of cases. The prevalence of CKD among patients with hypertension was 28.5%. Proteinuria was mainly detected in patients with renal insufficiency. The frequency of GFR categories according to CKD-EPI and F. Houcke formulas was as follows: G1 — 54.4% and 13.7% (p < 0.05); G2 — 35.9% and 57.6% (p < 0.05); G3a — 5.2% and 19.5% (p < 0.05); G3b — 3.1% and 5.2% (p < 0.05); G4 — 0.5% and 3.1% (p < 0.05) and G5 — 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. There was a strong correlation between GFR and serum creatinine (r = –0.439; p < 0.05) and cystatin C (r = –0.866; p < 0.0001). Patients in Group 2 (hypertension with kidney damage) had significantly higher levels of CRP, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, cystatin C, and longer duration of hypertension, but lower levels of total calcium than patients in Group 1. In conclusion, CKD was present in 28.5% of patients with hypertension, and proteinuria was mainly detected in patients with renal insufficiency. Serum cystatin C levels most accurately reflect kidney filtration function.
Mirror therapy as a method of rehabilitation for stroke patients
Authors: Motriy E. V. , Shepel I. S. , Neustroeva T. E. 
Published: December 2023

Mirror therapy as a rehabilitation method for stroke patients. Stroke claims millions of lives every year worldwide. Its severity is associated with the damage to important brain structures and severe disruptions of various physiological functions in patients, making the investigation of methods to alleviate the consequences of stroke relevant. The aim of this study is to highlight the methods of mirror therapy, their effectiveness, and to examine some possible mechanisms underlying the positive effects of mirror therapy on the recovery of limb functions. Materials and Methods. A review and analysis of literature data were conducted. Literature search was carried out in Scopus and Pubmed databases. Technical implementation of mirror therapy. Various three-dimensional structures are used to implement the method of mirror therapy, allowing the patient to perceive the work of the working limb as the work of an immobilized leg or arm, which has a positive effect on the rehabilitation process. In many studies, the effectiveness of mirror therapy has been demonstrated both in the chronic and acute phases after stroke. Several hypotheses have been put forward by scientists about the mechanisms of the effectiveness of mirror therapy, suggesting the activation of motor neuron centers and zones in the brain cortex. Conclusion. According to the results of numerous studies, mirror therapy shows a sufficiently high effectiveness in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and improves their quality of life.
Retrospective Analysis of Spontaneous Reports of Fatal Adverse Reactions Associated with Lidocaine
Authors: Matveev A. V. , Konyaeva E. I. , Egorova E. A. , Beitullaev A. M. 
Published: December 2023

SCIENTIFIC RELEVANCE. Pain and pain relief are among the most important problems that arise during medical procedures. Lidocaine is used not only as an anaesthetic during interventions but also as a diluent for other medicinal products. Analysis of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with lidocaine contributes to studying lidocaine toxicity and, as a result, developing measures to reduce side effects.AIM. The authors aimed to conduct a retrospective analysis of spontaneous reports of fatal ADRs associated with lidocaine.MATERIALS AND METHODS. This study analysed spontaneous ADR reports of fatal outcomes associated with lidocaine submitted to the federal ADR database in the Automated Information System of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare of the Russian Federation (Pharmacovigilance, versions 1.0 and 2.0) from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2020.RESULTS. The ADR reports included 102 fatal outcomes associated with lidocaine. Most often, lidocaine was prescribed as a local anaesthetic or as a diluent for antibacterials. Studying the administered lidocaine doses, the authors identified several overdose cases. Most life-threatening conditions were due to hypersensitivity reactions of anaphylactic shock (54 cases, 52.9%). Lidocaine administration was accompanied by loss of consciousness, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest in 10 cases (9.8%). Convulsions were a significant clinical sign in 9 cases (8.8%).CONCLUSIONS. Awareness of the risks of systemic toxic effects of local anaesthetics, including lidocaine, necessitates the practical implementation of certain safety measures, such as allergy skin tests before administration and mandatory monitoring of doses and patients’ well-being after administration.