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Mapping school violence: impacts, responses, and lessons learned from Brazil
Full text linkThis article investigates school violence in Brazil, analyzing how incidents are addressed by educational institutions. The research aims to evaluate whether school responses to violence are based on evidence-based strategies or rely on procedures known to be ineffective. Effective techniques, as documented in the literature, include comprehensive prevention programs, social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions, peer mediation, and community involvement strategies. To do so, 75 incidents of school violence, categorized into six different types and recorded between January and December of 2023, were examined. Data were collected from videos posted on social networks, video-sharing platforms, and news channels. Findings indicate that institutional responses to school violence are primarily reactive and insufficient, pointing to an absence of effective preventive measures. This ineffectiveness results from organizational deficiencies, particularly the failure of schools to learn from previous experiences and implement effective interventions. This study highlights the urgent need to restructure institutional approaches to school violence in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of adopting evidence-based preventive measures and promoting a culture of continuous organizational learning and improvement. Keywords: violence; school; videos; social networks; organizational learning. Acknowledgements: This research was supported by the Federal University of Pará - Brazil through PROPESP-Pro-Rectory of Research and Post-Graduation. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/15-4-04 Publication date: May 28th 202
Research on the Toolization Path of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Field of News Communication: Industry Empowerment and Anxiety Management Using DeepSeek as an Example
Full text linkGenerative AI is rapidly changing how news is created and shared. It boosts efficiency and sparks new content ideas, but also causes worry about technology and ethics. This study uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and distributed cognition theory, with examples like DeepSeek, to explore how generative AI is used in journalism and its effects. Through a survey (181 responses) and interviews (59 people), the research found that news professionals value efficiency but often overlook the risks. Their anxiety primarily stems from the threat of job displacement, ambiguous ethical responsibilities, and the opacity of AI technology. The study suggests a collaborative approach to governance, including education, ethics, and professional development. It recommends training to change how people think, virtual simulations, and transparent AI design to help people and machines work together. This paper highlights the paradox of AI, where it can both empower and undermine, offering insights and solutions to balance technology with human values. Keywords: Toolization Path, Generative Artificial Intelligence, News Communication DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/15-5-02 Publication date: June 28th 202
Human Resource Management Strategies in Clinical Laboratories: Addressing Workforce Challenges and Enhancing Performance - A Review
Full text linkThis review explored human resources management (HRM) strategies in addressing workforce challenges and enhancing performance in clinical laboratories. Extensive literature reviews were conducted on all the thematic areas of the study, spanning HRM, clinical laboratories, and other ancillary topics. The review examined the five primary areas of human resources management, including recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and compliance, to address workforce challenges and enhance performance in clinical laboratories. The findings were explicitly in favour of applying the tools to resolve the conundrum of workforce challenges and performance enhancement. Adopting these approaches could resolve many inherent internal and external factors that militate against the efficiency and productivity of clinical laboratories. This study has contributed valuable insights into improving HRM practices as they affect the clinical laboratory ecosystem, and in extension, the entire medical industry. Keywords: Clinical laboratory, human resources management, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and compliance. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/15-6-05 Publication date: July 28th 202
The Mother and Mother Tongue: Yorùbá Language Identity and Maintenance Strategies through Women’s Involvement in Folkloric Performatives
Full text linkThis paper examines the roles of women in the maintenance of the ethnolinguistic identity of the Yorùbá people of Southwestern Nigeria. Language endangerment and subsequent shift from the use of the language, especially among the younger generation is a contemporary issue which calls for home and intentional efforts towards preserving the Yorùbá ethnolinguistic identity and ensuring its passage from generation to generation. It is worthy of note however, that women in the Yorùbá society continue to contribute their quota to the maintenance of the Yorùbá language and cultural identity through various avenues; such that they play vital role as the first teachers of their children through folkloric performances. Although the changes experienced in times, shows that folktale performatives have gradually moved away from the traditional moonlight tales especially in contemporary urban communities, to a new setting. The Yorùbá women still continue to engage the broadcast media (radio and television programmes) to disseminate folktales within the Yorùbá culture and thus promote the language. The involvement of women in the utilization of folktales through the broadcast media and the dominant use of the Yorùbá language during the broadcasts teach morals and also serve as strategies for the maintenance of the Yorùbá language, culture and identity. This is because Yorùbá folkloric performatives have been a vital means of indigenous language preservation especially among minority ethnic groups. Narratology theory was adopted as the framework. Data for the study were obtained from the programme charts of five private and government-owned radio stations in Ọ̀ṣun State. Content analysis was done to highlight the number and nature of the programmes involving women as folktalers, story tellers and how they contribute to the maintenance of the Yorùbá ethnolinguistic identity and preservation of the mother tongue. Keywords: Mother Tongue, Identity, Yorùbá Ethno-linguistic Identity, Social dislocation, Yorùbá folkloric performatives, and Women DOI: 10.7176/DCS/15-2-06 Publication date: July 30th 202
Overview of the Integration of AI Tools in Developing an English-English-Vietnamese Dictionary of Health-Related Terminology: Insights from a Pilot Student Survey
Full text linkThis article presents an innovative approach to addressing the challenges faced by first-year medical students in acquiring and understanding English medical terminology. Recognizing the limitations of traditional and inconsistent online dictionary resources, the Department of Foreign Languages, the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences (FFS) at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP) has developed an AI-powered English-English-Vietnamese medical terminology dictionary. Integrated into the FFS website and powered by ChatGPT and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, this tool provides simplified, contextually accurate definitions tailored to the needs of health science learners. Drawing from authoritative sources and continuously refined through AI, the dictionary supports vocabulary development, academic reading, and international research readiness. Insights from a pilot survey conducted with 235 first-year medical students revealed high demand for a reliable, accessible, and student-friendly medical dictionary. The survey findings highlighted frequent usage of English medical terms, common difficulties in understanding complex definitions, and strong support for an online dictionary with integrated features such as pronunciation, simplified explanations, and mobile accessibility. These results informed the design and implementation of the tool, emphasizing a learner-centered approach and technological integration in medical education. The study underscores the potential of AI to enhance terminology acquisition, promote standardized language use, and modernize digital learning resources in health education. Keywords: AI in education, medical terminology, English for health sciences, ChatGPT, NLP, online medical dictionary, UMP. DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/106-03 Publication date: May 30th 202
Semiotic of Layout Elements and Layout Principles on A Novel Cover
Full text linkThe purpose of this research is to identify the meaning of the signs that can be identified as layout elements and principles on the book cover, namely text element, visual element, invisible element, sequence principle, emphasis principle, balance principle and unity principle using semiotic. The data that is used in this research is the book cover of Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer. The method that is used in this research is qualitative method since it does not have a statistical data. The result shows that the book cover has all those kinds of elements and principles mentioned above applied on it. The text elements that have been found are decks, title, subtitle and byline. There are two visual elements that is found on the cover is artworks. And the invisible elements that can be found are margin and grid. All four principles are found in the book cover are sequence, emphasis, balance and unity. The research shows that the layout elements and principles appeal the prospective readers by showing the meaning behind the layout elements and principles are what is the story about. Keywords: semiotic, book cover, layout elements, layout principle DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/106-04 Publication date: May 30th 202
Forest Fires in Pakistan: Trends, Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies - A Review and Gap Analysis
Full text linkIn Pakistan, forest fires are a major environmental problem that threatens biodiversity, human settlements, and the climate. This in-depth review brings together the most recent research on forest fire patterns, their causes, their effects on the environment and society. It suggests the ways to prevent and reduce their frequency in different ecological zones of Pakistan. By carefully looking at recent literature, this study finds important gaps in research and propose ways where future research take direction. There is not much research on forest fires forecasting system in Pakistan over the prolonged period of time, which shows how important it is to conduct a full investigation. The review looks at patterns, technological solutions, and management strategies related to forest fires. Important findings show that the increasing number and severity of wildfires, which are caused by climate change, social and economic factors, and people's carelessness, have become a major issue. The rise in global temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns make things drier. At the same time, dangerous human actions like throwing away flammable materials and burning crops in unsafe ways make wildfires even more dangerous. This study gives policymakers, practitioners, and forest managers essential information so that they can make strategies for managing forest fires in Pakistan. Keywords: Climate Change, Mitigation Strategies, Environmental Impacts, Wildfire Management. DOI: 10.7176/JRDM/95-09 Publication date: July 31st 202
An Evaluation of the Central Bank’s Role in Promoting Financial Access and Protection for Youth in a Mid Income Country
Full text linkPurpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the Central Bank’s role in promoting financial access and protection for youth for the period 2020-2023. The Central Bank has a focus on financial inclusion for children in its strategy and sought to develop a financial inclusion strategy under strategic direction number five (5). Materials and Methods: Non-probability sampling technique was employed using a sample of 60 employees of the Bank of Zambia. A mixed method embedded design was applied. Data was gathered via a questionnaire and interviews. Descriptive analysis was employed to analyze quantitative data whereas thematic analysis approach was used to analyze qualitative data. Findings: The findings show that the Bank of Zambia has not done fairly well in offering digital financial services for the youth, except from engaging in financial literacy. Furthermore, another major discovery in this research is positive impact that financial technology had because of its services which made access to financial services easy and that people no longer needed to visit the bank branch but used Internet. In terms of interim performance of the Bank of Zambia, this study discovered that the bank has not done much. The barriers to financial inclusion for young people include lack of financial literacy and lack of appropriate financial products. Conclusion: An evaluation of the central bank’s role in promoting financial access and protection for youth was done using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. This mixed-methods design provides interesting insights into establishing the state of implementation of Strategic direction 5. The conclusion drawn is that promotion of financial literacy and financial empowerment, particularly for children has not happened and as such the strategic direction has not complimented the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) objective to improve the quality and availability of financial products and services for minors. Recommendations: This study recommends among other things to increase financial capability in the provision and demand for young financial services and products, engage in increased sensitization and education of both supply and demand side players. Keywords: Financial products and services, youth, children, financial literacy, financial inclusion. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/17-7-09 Publication date:August 31st 202
The Role of Strategic Intelligence in Achieving Sustainable Education
Full text linkThis study investigates the role of strategic intelligence in achieving sustainable education among faculty members at the College of Pharmacy, University of Kufa. Using a descriptive-analytical method and a structured questionnaire, the research examined five dimensions of strategic intelligence: exploration, vision, motivation, partnership, and leadership with deep knowledge. The findings indicate a significant positive impact of these dimensions on sustainable education, particularly in improving educational quality, empowerment, and social responsibility. Vision and leadership with deep knowledge emerged as the most influential factors. The study recommends training programs to strengthen these dimensions and foster collaboration and foresight in academic institutions. Keywords: Role of Strategic Intelligence, Sustainable Education, Faculty Members, College of Pharmacy. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/17-8-03 Publication date:September 30th 202
Assessing Product Pilot as a Strategy for New Product Commercialization: A Case Study of Engie Energy Access Zambia Solar Home System Products
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to assess the product pilot as a strategy for new product commercialization at ENGIE Energy Access Zambia. The study focused on three variables namely, (1) Proficiency of departments in utilizing product pilot (2) Communication among the key departments, and (3) Effectiveness of key components of pilot strategy (customer feedback, price, promotions and place). The study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative survey responses with qualitative insights from structured interviews to provide a comprehensive analysis of organizational capabilities and constraints in pilot implementation. Quantitative data was collected from a stratified random sample of 110 employees of ENGIE Energy Access Zambia while qualitative data was collected from stratified purposive sample of 16 respondents. The quantitative data was analyzed using R software statistical tool version 4.2.2 while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, following Braun & Clarke's (2006) six-step framework using NVivo software (version 14) which facilitated the coding and theme development process. Models such as multiple regression, One-way ANOVA, mediation analysis and relative importance analyses were used to conduct data interpretation. The study revealed substantial departmental differences in pilot strategy implementation (F (3, 75) = 4.86, p = .004, η² = .16), with Product & Operation demonstrating superior KPI proficiency (4.11), communication effectiveness (3.49), and strategy component implementation (4.02) compared to Customer Finance (3.42, 2.75, 3.33, respectively). Additionally, communication effectiveness emerged as a critical predictor of both KPI proficiency (p < .001, R² = .83) and strategy component implementation (p < .001, R² = .78). Further, the study revealed that departments within Engie Energy Access Zambia differed in how well they handled the product pilot process. For instance, some departments were more skilled in tracking performance, communicating clearly, and applying strategy elements effectively, while others were not. Communication was found to be a key factor in effective implementation of the pilot strategy. Some of the common communication problems revealed during the study were lack of information sharing, unclear messages, and weak feedback systems. These issues often caused delays or misunderstandings during pilot implementation. The study concludes that for product pilots to succeed, it is not enough to have technical skills or a good understanding of the market. Success of a product commercialization depends on how well departments share knowledge, communicate, and work together. The study therefore, recommends four main actions for Engie Energy Access Zambia in its sale of solar home system products as: (1) departments should be more integrated during pilot planning, working together from the start; (2) In addition to generic communication protocols each department should have specific communication protocols that suit their needs; (3) a better system for collecting and acting on customer feedback should be introduced; and (4) the company should focus more on improving customer Satisfaction, rather than just lowering prices. These steps will help the company carry out more effective pilots and improve the success of new product. Key words: Pilot, Commercialization, Product, strategy DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/17-9-02 Publication date: October 30th 202