Positive Implications Research Articles

Personalized movie recommendation in IoT-enhanced systems using graph convolutional network and multi-layer perceptron

Exploring the optimization of communication strategies for animation films in the context of cross-cultural communication, this research integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) and convolutional networks. The research constructs a collaborative filtering (CF) movie recommendation model based on a graph convolutional neural network (GCN) and investigates its application in cross-cultural communication. The fusion of IoT and convolutional networks in movie communication is also analyzed, and the effectiveness of the proposed GCN-CF model is validated through comparative experiments. The results indicate that, compared to other models, the GCN-CF model achieves the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) on the MovieLens 100 K and MovieLens 1 M datasets, with values of 0.8762 and 0.8275, respectively. Compared to traditional models, the GCN-CF model exhibits significantly superior performance in terms of RMSE, with reductions ranging from 0.6 to 5.2%, highlighting its heightened detection accuracy and overall performance. Moreover, the performance of the GCN-CF model is enhanced after introducing attention mechanisms and auxiliary information on both datasets, showing an improvement of 0.4% compared to the scenario without these additions. This data demonstrates the effectiveness of attention mechanisms and auxiliary information. Finally, the research presents an animation film communication strategy based on IoT and convolutional networks, offering novel insights for film production and communication, along with positive implications for cultural exchange and the advancement of the global media industry.

Re‐examining the ancient roots of the concept of intellectual virtue

AbstractContemporary scholars working in virtue epistemology profess to take inspiration and build on the ancient Greek conception of intellectual virtues. In this paper, I show that, despite their claim, contemporary models of intellectual virtue differ in notable ways from the ancient Greek account of the concept. I pinpoint two major differences between the ancient Greek conception of intellectual virtues and the contemporary understandings of the term. These amount to (a) what the term of intellectual virtues includes and (b) the location of the value of intellectual virtues. I argue that re‐examining the philosophical history of the concept of intellectual virtue can have significant positive implications for contemporary virtue epistemology. Indicatively, I show that it could lead to the development of theories that maintain that intellectual excellences are conducive to leading a good life because their activity is constitutive of the human good—instead of locating their value, as contemporary virtue epistemologists currently do, in the epistemic goods that they enable the agent to acquire and/or in the agent's epistemic motivations.

DIREITO DE IMAGEM DE JOGADORES EM GAMES

This work's main objective was to analyze the concepts that permeate the image rights of players in games with a focus on legal, economic and ethical implications, mapping and describing relevant legislation that regulated the image rights of players in games, analyzing economic and ethical implications. that permeate the subject, and also seeking to discuss possible weaknesses in the current scenario of the games industry and the use of player images. This theme stands out in relevance due tothe great growth of the electronic games sector, to such an extent that they have become a type of sport (e-sports), moving social and economic aspects. The method used was bibliographical research, with a search and analysis carried out in article publications, legislation, electronic magazines, official government websites and other materials made available online. The work discussed legislation such as: image rights, personality rights, arena rights, explained the development of electronic games and the economic aspects involved, and finally, presented information on positive and negative implications involving the issue today in Brazil . As a result, there is a drop in articles that discuss the specific topic, but it is also clear that the topic has been debated in the judiciary, especially due to the urgency of guidelines that guide Brazil regarding technological expansion and its implications. It was also concluded that there is a need for legislation that deals more specifically with the different circumstances involving sport and technology, so that there is no precedence in infringing civil rights and favoring game developers, but also does not delay the development of this branch in the our country.

Musical Mirroring of Social Predicaments in Aristotle “GLOC-9” Pollisco Song Compositions through Stylistic Lens

This study was a stylistic analysis aimed at delineating the different social predicaments embedded in the ten (10) song compositions of GLOC-9. Particularly, it sought to: (1) identify the linguistic levels used in cascading the message and style of the songs along with semantics, lexicogrammar, phonology, and acoustic phonetics; (2) determine the stylistic devices under figures of speech used in the songs; (3) define the thematic levels presented in the songs along with the thematic concept and thematic statement; (4) specify the values or morals conveyed in the songs; and (5) discuss the social predicaments embedded in the songs. To further strategize the data gathering, the researchers used the Hallidayan Systemic-Functional Linguistic Theory in order to extract the different linguistic levels in the songs. Thus, the researchers found out that the social predicaments embedded in the song compositions that depicted social realities were: (1) social injustice; (2) violence; (3) prostitution; (4) drug addiction; (5) corruption; (6) gender discrimination; (7) killing; (8) poverty; and (9) brain drain mentality. Ergo, the results being demarcated in this study may help cultivate social awareness and provide positive implications in terms of transcending the minds of every Filipino, which is a crucial determinant in society and more especially in that of the nation.

Muriqui House: conservation management to support the recovery of the northern muriqui Brachyteles hypoxanthus in Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract Ensuring the demographic and genetic viability of small populations of threatened primates requires a range of management approaches. Here we describe a novel mixed in situ and ex situ management project that was developed to restore a population of the Critically Endangered northern muriqui Brachyteles hypoxanthus. This isolated population, located in Ibitipoca, Lima Duarte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, had declined to two adult males and would have gone extinct without intervention. A first attempt at in situ management in 2017 involved the translocation of a solitary female from another region, but this female did not associate or interact with the males and disappeared after 9 months. We thus initiated a second and ongoing ex situ management project that involved constructing a complex consisting of a large, open-air enclosure abutting a small patch of forest surrounded by an open area in the process of restoration, all of which is protected by electric fencing. The entire area within the fencing is called Muriqui House. The two Ibitipoca males and two solitary, wild females from another location were captured and released into the enclosed part of Muriqui House between March 2019 and January 2020 and into the forested part of Muriqui House in February 2020. The birth of an infant in this group in November 2020 and the acceptance by the group of a third female translocated from another area in January 2021 demonstrate the potential of this approach for the recovery of this isolated population, with positive implications for the conservation of the species.

Positive Implications of Introducing Mindfulness Techniques as a Platform for Preoperative Stress Reduction to Improve Patient Outcomes Postpercutaneous Coronary Intervention

Positive Implications of Introducing Mindfulness Techniques as a Platform for Preoperative Stress Reduction to Improve Patient Outcomes Postpercutaneous Coronary Intervention

Shared value in female entrepreneurship. A publicness frame in the field of knowledge sharing

PurposeWhile most research on female entrepreneurship has been conducted using the traditional private-for-profit logic, with the growing rise of hybrid and public organizational forms, the value of female entrepreneurial initiatives tends to be shared with society at large. Overcoming the traditional distinction between private vs public sectors, this paper relies on the publicness theory and aims to appreciate the shared value of female entrepreneurship by reviewing evidence from the field of knowledge sharing.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct a three-phase systematic literature review on female entrepreneurship and knowledge sharing based on a sample of 188 articles for the period 2010–2022 retrieved from the three most extensive databases for evaluating scientific research (i.e. WoS, Scopus and Google Scholar) using a combination of relevant keywords within business and management domain. After the performance analysis of selected publications, the authors conduct a content analysis aimed at identifying the most recurrent theoretical framing, the impact of female entrepreneurship on value creation and the use of knowledge sharing. Finally, the authors conduct a thematic analysis using the theoretical perspective of the publicness to frame how different knowledge-sharing practices have been used in female entrepreneurship to create and spread public value.FindingsThe findings reveal that female entrepreneurship research has generally adopted managerial organizational and sociological theoretical frameworks, reported positive implications on value creation and has seldom exploited knowledge-sharing practices, with particular reference to the settings of low level of publicness. In addition, based on the development of the conceptual model, the authors suggest that the practice of networking in organizational structures characterized by a high level of political and/or economic authority makes the pattern of public value-sharing with the entire ecosystem easier.Originality/valueThe authors adopt an original approach that frames female entrepreneurship research within the lens of publicness theory to highlight the knowledge-sharing practices that allow the value created by female entrepreneurial initiatives to become a shared value in organizations characterized by high levels of political and/or economic authority. The proposed framework contributes to the research on entrepreneurship and knowledge sharing by providing a structured reference point to carry forward research on gender entrepreneurship and knowledge-sharing practices through the theoretical lens of the publicness.

Characterization of mitochondrial metabolism related molecular subtypes and immune infiltration in colorectal adenocarcinoma

Colorectal adenocarcinoma (COAD) is the most common subtype of colorectal cancer. Due to the imperfect prognosis of COAD, related prognostic factors and possible mechanisms need to be further investigated. During tumor development, mitochondria help tumor cells survive in a variety of ways, so that further screening of mitochondrial metabolism related targets has positive implications for COAD. We screened the mitochondrial metabolism-related genes (MMRG) associated with the COAD prognosis and explored the MMRG-related molecular subtype characteristics of by unsupervised consensus clustering analysis. Using ESTIMATE and ssGSEA algorithms, we evaluated the immunoinfiltration characteristic landscape of different molecular subtypes defined by MMRG. Combining the expression profiles of differentially expressed genes associated with the MMRG subgroup and the survival characteristics of COAD, we constructed an MMRG prognostic model using LASSO-univariate Cox analysis and successfully validated its impact on independently predicting risk stratification of COAD. The potential clinical value of the MMRG score was subsequently evaluated by subgroup immunoinfiltration characteristics and drug susceptibility prediction analysis. We also offer SEC11A as a new potential target for COAD by single-cell sequencing analysis. The effect of SEC11A on the proliferation, invasion abilities and mitochondrial dysfunction of COAD cells was confirmed through in vitro experiments. Our study provides new insights into the role of MMRG and new target for COAD potential intervention.

Design System of Solar-Powered Safety Lamp Integrated Proximity Sensor as a Solution for Accident Prevention at Blind Spot Areas

The curved contour of the road creates blind spots which increase the risk of traffic accidents. Throughout 2019, there were 107,500 accident cases recorded in Indonesia. Therefore, efforts are needed to provide road infrastructure that supports driving safety, such as traffic signs to reduce the risk of accidents in blind spot areas. This research aims to design a smart safety light warning system that is integrated with solar-based street lighting. The design uses a design-based research approach referring to several established standards including Indonesia National Standard (SNI) 7931: 2008, SNI IEC 60529:2014, Regulation of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 13 of 2014, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), and Article 115 of Minister of Transportation Republic of Indonesia Regulation PM 27 of 2018. This study used Design-Based Research (DBR) as a research methodology. The result of this study is a prototype design and development of smart safety light warning system which can be optimized. Validation of the design and circuit is conducted using prototyping modeling 1:20 from the original dimensions to measure the function and performance of the circuit. The prototype is capable of turning on warning lights and siren notifications when detecting objects with a maximum distance of 350 cm as measured by the HC – SR04 sensor. Charging the stored solar panels via the accumulator allows the technology to continue working for 45 hours without charging. For power efficiency purposes, the technology is equipped with an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor with a minimum limit of 341-lux which regulates the lighting. The development of these safety lights will increase driver awareness when passing through blind spot areas and have positive implications for reducing the number of accidents in Indonesia.

Upaya Pemenuhan Hak dan Kewajiban Suami Istri Disabilitas

Rights and obligations arise from the practice of valid marriage. Therefore, each couple must fulfill their rights and obligations equitably. However, many couples struggle to perform these duties effectively due to various factors, including personal limitations that hinder their ability to meet their rights and obligations, often stemming from the incomplete or impaired functioning of one or more body parts. This research aims to explore the efforts made by disabled spouses to fulfill their rights and obligations and the impact of these efforts on family resilience. The study employs field research, utilizing an empirical approach and data collection techniques such as interviews and sampling. The findings indicate that the endeavors of disabled couples to fulfill their rights and obligations are remarkable. Husbands are willing to work hard to provide for their households, demonstrating care and commitment to family responsibilities. Meanwhile, wives also actively seek additional income and show obedience and respect towards their husbands. These efforts have positive implications for the resilience of their households.

Establishing prognostic models for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma based on immune cells.

Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a malignant liver tumor that is challenging to treat and manage and current prognostic models for the disease are inefficient or ineffective. Tumor-associated immune cells are critical for tumor development and progression. The main goal of this study was to establish models based on tumor-associated immune cells for predicting the overall survival of patients undergoing surgery for ICC. To establish 1-year and 3-year prognostic models for ICC after surgical resection. Immunohistochemical staining was performed for CD4, CD8, CD20, pan-cytokeratin (CK), and CD68 in tumors and paired adjacent tissues from 141 patients with ICC who underwent curative surgery. Selection of variables was based on regression diagnostic procedures and goodness-of-fit tests (PH assumption). Clinical parameters and pathological diagnoses, combined with the distribution of immune cells in tumors and paired adjacent tissues, were utilized to establish 1- and 3-year prognostic models. This is an important application of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment. CD4, CD8, CD20, and CK were included in the establishment of our prognostic model by stepwise selection, whereas CD68 was not significantly associated with the prognosis of ICC. By integrating clinical data associated with ICC, distinct prognostic models were derived for 1- and 3-year survival outcomes using variable selection. The 1-year prediction model yielded a C-index of 0.76 95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.65-0.87 and the 3-year prediction model produced a C-index of 0.69 (95%CI: 0.65-0.73). Internal validation yielded a C-index of 0.761 (95%CI: 0.669-0.853) for the 1-year model and 0.693 (95%CI: 0.642-0.744) for the 3-year model. We developed Cox regression models for 1-year and 3-year survival predictions of patients with ICC who underwent resection, which has positive implications for establishing a more comprehensive prognostic model for ICC based on tumor immune microenvironment and immune cell changes in the future.

Public awareness of mental illness: Mental health literacy or concept creep?

Rising awareness of mental illness has increased the public's mental health literacy, with positive implications for help-seeking and destigmatization. We argue that it has also enlarged the public's concept of mental illness. People have become better at recognizing the presence of mental illness but may have become worse at recognizing its absence. This conceptual expansion fosters unwarranted self-diagnosis, the pathologization of ordinary distress, and unnecessary treatment. It is incumbent on mental health professionals to promote accurate knowledge of mental illness and push back against overly expansive concepts of it.

Y/N and OOMFs: Development, Maintenance, and Consequences of Parasocial Relationships on Stan Twitter

The study examines Stan Twitter users’ sense of belonging and their likelihood of creating PSRs as a substitute for real-life connections lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A convergent mixed-method design: specifically, the parallel databases variant was used to test the hypothesis and explore research questions. Conducted in January 2022, the study involved online interviews via Zoom with participants from the Philippines. Participants included Stan Twitter users (N = 126) and non-Stan Twitter users (N = 111), all at least 18 years old. Additionally, qualitative interviews were conducted with Stan Twitter users (N = 12) to explore PSRs in depth. Quantitative results (t = 0.548; p = 0.584) indicate no significant difference in the need to belong between the samples; Pandemic (i.e., period) and generational (i.e., Gen Z) effects are seen as contributors. Qualitative results show that PSRs develop due to fulfillment of belongingness needs and other factors, are maintained through parasocial interactions and fandom activities, and have both negative and positive implications for stans’ relationships, fandom behavior, personal growth, and well-being. The findings suggest reinforcing cybersecurity measures and potentially redefining PSRs due to their perceived reciprocation.

Effectiveness of Civic Political Literacy Through Collaboration Between Schools and NGOs in Makassar City

<span lang="IN">The low political literacy of citizenship is an urgency in building community participation, so real efforts are needed to increase public understanding and awareness of political issues. This study explores LAPAR SULSEL’s role in the civic political literacy program in Makassar City in providing information, implementing political education, and collaborating with other institutions to achieve program goals. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative research methods. The results showed that LAPAR SULSEL has a significant role in increasing civic political literacy in Makassar City. They provide information through publications on social media, seminars, discussions, and training using educational and advocacy strategies to build public awareness</span><span lang="IN"> about political issues. In this research it can be concluded that through the provision of information and effective political education programs, LAPAR SULSEL has succeeded in helping people become more active and aware of their rights and obligations as citizens. Therefore, this study has positive implications for the development of civic political literacy by emulating the efforts of LAPAR SULSEL in providing information and conducting political education</span>

MINERAL PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN NIGERIA

This study empirically determined the effect of mineral production on environmental pollution in Nigeria from 1985 to 2022. The research utilised time series data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data bulletin and the World Development Indicators (WDI) of the World Bank. The data analysis methodologies utilised include descriptive statistical analysis, ADF Unit Root test, ARDL Bound Co-integration test, and ARDL methodology. The result of the ADF unit root test indicated the presence of a combination of stationary and non-stationary elements. That is a mixture of I(0) and I(1). Furthermore, the ARDL limits co-integration test has shown the presence of a long-term link between the variables. Finally, the ARDL estimation revealed that crude petroleum and natural gas production, likewise mining and quarrying had significant and positive implication on emission of CO2 in both long and short runs. Coal production had positively significant impact on CO2 emission in the long run but positively insignificant impact in the short run. In addition, metal ores positively and insignificantly impacted on CO2 emission in both the long and short runs. The study's results indicated that mineral mining in Nigeria resulted in a rise in environmental contamination. The report proposed that the Nigerian government should thoroughly evaluate and revise current environmental laws and regulations in order to effectively address the environmental consequences of mineral development. This should include establishing clear standards, guidelines, and permits for mining operations, waste management, pollution control, and rehabilitation of mining sites. KEYWORDS: Mineral Production, Environmental Pollution, CO2 Emission

Environmental Implications of Sculpture Landscape in Ancient Cities with Reference to Enugu, Nigeria

The study aimed to examine the environmental implications of landscape sculptures in Enugu, with the objective of examining the historical record and awareness of the cultural connotation of Landscape sculptures to the city development. Based on a qualitative approach, this study examines six landscape sculptures situated in the central business district of the city. The study employs mainly the primary sources of data which include; site visits and interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary data such as Archives and internet search engines. Using a purposive and simple random sampling technique, a sample size of 60 community elders and youth were interviewed through focus group discussion (FGD), and oral interview with the aid of a questionnaire. Data were qualitative and quantitative analysed. Findings identified six major landscape sculptures without and with cultural connotations; the Otigba Statue, the White Lion statue, and the status of Park Lane hospital, while others; were sculptures of the three wise monkeys, coal miners, and Edward Anike statue. Findings discovered that more than 90% of the youth are not aware of the historic record and connotation of the landscape sculptures in the city. Keys findings show non-marketable values of environmental implication. The Chi-square result (X2 = P-Sig > 0.05) shows that the environmental implications of the sculpture landscape have no statistical relationship to the economic value of city development, but the non-marketable values show a positive implication of environmental and social implications to city development. The study suggests public enlightenment to enhance landscape sculpture preservation. Further examination of landscape sculpture preservation techniques should be considered for sustainable city development.

Confidants for life: Examining sibling relationship positivity and disclosure in U.S. Latinx college students while considering the role of familism

Familism is a central facet of Latin culture, yet there has been little work examining its role within the sibling relationship. Importantly, young adulthood provides a unique context where sibling dynamics may shift as independence increases and one begins to solidify their personal beliefs. During this time, sibling relationship quality remains influential. One mechanism to encourage positive sibling relationships is by teasing apart disclosure content. Therefore, we posited the following research questions: Is disclosure content associated with sibling relationship quality? Are there differential associations between familism dimensions (referent, support, obligations, and respect for family) and sibling relationship quality? Do these familism dimensions moderate the association between domain-differentiated disclosure and sibling relationship quality? To address these questions, via online surveys, 186 Latinx undergraduates ( M age = 21.35, SD = 1.79) reported on frequency of disclosure to their closest-in-age sibling, sibling relationship quality, and endorsement of four familism values. Findings revealed that more frequent engagement in personal disclosure (e.g., “How I spend my free time”) was associated with more reports of sibling positivity. With prudential disclosure (e.g., “Whether I smoke cigarettes”), more frequent disclosure was associated with less sibling positivity. All four dimensions of familism were associated with more sibling positivity. For personal disclosure, across all familism models, its association with sibling positivity was magnified under average to high levels of familism endorsement. For prudential disclosure, its association with sibling relationship quality was magnified under high levels of familism endorsement for all models except for respect for family. Within the respect for family model, when endorsed at low levels, multifaceted (e.g., “Whether I stay out late”) disclosure was associated with more sibling positivity. Our study highlights the particularly positive implications of siblings disclosing about personal domain issues compared to other topical domains. Our work also suggests familism is positive for sibling relationships, but interestingly, when it interacts with disclosure, the findings are mixed.

Effect of ultrasonic rapid thawing on the quality of frozen pork and numerical simulation

Different ultrasonic power densities have positive implications for thawing frozen pork. This study investigated the effects of a 20 kHz ultrasonic frequency and different ultrasonic power densities (0, 10, 20, 27, 33, and 40 W/L) on the thawing loss, color, texture, pH value, and TBARS value of thawed frozen pork. It was found that ultrasonic rapid thawing significantly reduced the thawing time of frozen pork, with the shortest thawing time observed at an ultrasonic power density of 40 W/L, resulting in a 68.8% reduction in thawing time compared to static water thawing without ultrasonic treatment, and a 14.8% improvement in tenderness. When the ultrasonic power density exceeded 10 W/L, there were no significant differences in thawing loss, cooking loss, texture, color, pH value, and TBARS value of frozen pork compared to fresh pork. A numerical model of the acousto-thermal coupling of ultrasonic rapid thawing of frozen pork was also established in this study. The ultrasonic amplitude of the thawing process was visualized through numerical calculations. The predicted thawing time and thawing temperature of ultrasonic thawing showed a high degree of fit with experimental values. The average deviation (AD) of thawing time and temperature was 0.19–0.36 °C and 10–70 s. The root mean square error (RMSE) of thawing temperature was 0.09–0.32.

New development: How working from home influences the governance of municipally owned corporations and affects the public interest

IMPACT This article provides important insights for public administration practitioners, particularly those involved in the governance of municipally owned corporations (MOCs). The research highlights how the shift to working from home (WFH) during the Covid 19 pandemic influenced governance practices, with both positive and negative implications for the safeguarding of the public interest. While formal accountability remained strong, reduced trust and less effective informal collaboration emerged as challenges. These findings are particularly relevant for municipal leaders and policy-makers responsible for overseeing MOCs, as well as for those involved in digital transformation and remote work management. The article underscores the need for developing digital skills among civil servants and tailoring governance practices to address the complexities of WFH, which is increasingly becoming the norm. Practitioners in other countries should consider these insights while accounting for differences in governance structures and cultural contexts.

The relationship between exercise attitudes, exercise consumption demand, and amount of exercise

Exercise attitudes and exercise consumption demand are critical to health promotion. This study explored the relationship between exercise attitudes, exercise consumption demand, and amount of exercise to enrich the "attitude–behavior" model of physical exercise. We used the Exercise Attitude Scale, the Exercise Consumption Demand Scale, and the Physical Activity Rating Scale to investigate the exercise attitudes, exercise consumption demand, and the amount of exercise of 1,227 urban residents. Our results showed that the eight dimensions of exercise attitudes were positively correlated with the four dimensions of exercise consumption demand and the amount of exercise, and the four dimensions of exercise consumption demand were positively correlated with the amount of exercise. In addition, exercise consumption demand played a mediating role in the relationship between exercise attitudes and amount of exercise. The above findings have positive implications for related policies such as health promotion as well as exercise consumption.