106 research outputs found
SECURING THE INBOX: ADVANCING CYBER RESILIENCE WITH FINE-TUNED BERT
In recent years, phishing attacks have persisted as a widespread threat in the contemporary digital environment, presenting substantial risks to individuals and organizations. Cybercriminals are devising increasingly sophisticated strategies to deceive users through malicious emails. In response to this challenge, this research focuses on developing a new tool for detecting phishing emails utilizing the BERT algorithm. The tool aims to enhance email security by accurately identifying deceptive emails and protecting users from potential cyber threats. The primary objective of this study is to investigate how leveraging the BERT algorithm can improve the detection of phishing emails compared to traditional methods. The methodology involves fine-tuning the pre-trained BERT model on a dataset comprising both legitimate and phishing emails to learn patterns and characteristics of phishing attempts. The study evaluates the effectiveness of the BERT-based detection tool through various experiments and performance assessments. The results indicate that the BERT algorithm achieves an accuracy of 98% in identifying phishing emails, demonstrating its potential to enhance email security measures significantly. The significant contributions of this research lie in developing an advanced tool for combating phishing attacks, thereby mitigating risks associated with cyber threats. Additionally, this study fills a crucial gap in current email security measures by harnessing the power of state-of-the-art natural language processing techniques for phishing detection. By delivering valuable insights into the effectiveness of the BERT-based approach in safeguarding users against phishing attacks, this research contributes to creating a safer and more secure online environment
Views of the Tenth Grade Female Students about the Factors Affecting the Academic Achievement
This study aims to identify the views of Tenth Grade female students in the schools of Fujairah Educational Zone about the factors affecting the academic achievement. The descriptive research method was employed to achieve the study\u27s objectives. A questionnaire of 21 questions is developed for investigating four aspects related to school administration roles: if- the role of the large number of different materials on academic achievement, ii- the role of communicating between school principals and families, iii- the role of families in raising student achievement, and iv- the role of the programmer in raising the student achievement prepared by the school administration. The pilot, validity and reliability tests of the questionnaire were carried out prior to distributing to the population sample drawn from secondary schools of girls. The data was analyzed with the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). The views of the Tenth Grade female students revealed that: i- there is a big influence of the large number of different materials on academic achievement, ii- there is a positive role of communicating between school administration and families, iii- there is a role of parents in raising student achievement, and iv- there is a role of the programs that are prepared by the school administrations in raising the student achievement.
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The effects of organisational innovation and creativity on human resources practices in the ministry of interior UAE
Well-managed businesses traditionally view creativity and innovation as a path to success. Creativity stimulation and the exploration of wholly new and uncharted territory result in a rise in the organisation's production. The key to cost-effective company solutions is encouraging people to think creatively and providing them with the resources and time to explore new areas for innovative ideas. Creativity enhances the problem-solving process. Creativity is essential for organisations today, especially given the market's dependence on cutting-edge technologies. The combination of creative minds has the potential to bring innovative company concepts to fruition. This study aimed to assess the effects of innovation and creativity on human resources practices in the Interior Ministry of the UAE. This study employs a quantitative approach by using a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. In the data collection, 300 employees from the Ministry of Interior based in Abu Dhabi were chosen as the respondents. SPSS and PLS-SEM software were used for the data analysis. The findings show that there is an insignificant causal relationship between administrative innovation and human resources practices, while process innovation has a significant causal relationship with human resources practices, with a path coefficient of 0.229, a t-statistic of 2.166, and a p-value of 0.031. Cumulatively, about 45.1 percent of the variance in human resources practices in the UAE is explained by administrative innovation, process innovation, government services, motivation, communication, and technology creativity, as indicated by the coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.451. To attain successful human resources practices in the United Arab Emirates, the research suggests devoting special attention to innovation and creativity in the ministry since they affect human resources practices. There is a need to enhance process innovation by implementing systems that can accept process modifications and execution, hence encouraging a methodical search for new product ideas. The use of additional technology-based innovations to create human resources practices is vital, especially in the management of departmental data demands, the use of technology to speed up the decision-making process, and the utilisation of technology tools in data collection and usage
Prevalence and Determinants of Epilepsy among School Children in Aseer Region- KSA
Epilepsy is a heterogeneous collection of neurological conditions and syndromes characterized by recurrent, unprovoked, paroxysmal seizure activity. It is estimated that 10.5 million children under 15 years have active epilepsy, representing about 25% of the global epilepsy population.2 Of the 3.5 million people who develop epilepsy annually, 40% are younger than 15 years, and more than 80% live in developing countries. Epilepsy is an important cause of neurological morbidity in .children. Family history of epilepsy, neonatal complications, perinatal brain damage, congenital cerebral malformations, intracranial infection, neonatal seizures, febrile seizure were found as predictors of childhood seizure disorder in many of the studies. In early onset epilepsy perinatal asphyxia, neonatal meningitis and neonatal seizure was found to be the important predictors little research has been done on childhood epilepsy in Aseer region. Greater knowledge on risk factors of epilepsy in the early years of life could help to improve understanding of epilepsy, can tell us about its prognosis and allow early intervention. Objectives: This research aimed to determine the prevalence of epilepsy among the school children and determine the risk factors associated with epilepsy Methodology: A case control study was conducted among school students aged 6 up to 18 years. Primary , preparatory and secondary schools was randomly selected in Abha and Khamis Mushait. Results: 20 cases of epilepsy was detected among the studied group. The identified major etiologic factors of the epilepsies were cerebral trauma , febrile convulsions, A family history of epilepsy was a risk factor of the cases, and the consanguinity rate among the parents was high. Conclusion :The most important risk factors for epilepsy in this study only head trauma, febrile convulsions, consanguinity and family history of epilepsy were significant Keywords: Prevalence, Determinants, Epilepsy, children, schoo
Antecedents and Consequences of Marital Satisfaction in an Emirati Sample: A Structural Equation Model Analysis
© 2017 Taylor & Francis. This study surveyed 1,000 married Emirati men and women to explore a model of marital satisfaction in relation to self-esteem, satisfaction with life, gender-role attitudes, and general health (physical and psychological). The Emirati Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMSS), State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the Arabic General Health Questionnaire, and the Sex-Role Egalitarianism Scale were used. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the EMSS indicated a moderate fit of the data to one factor structure. CFA on SSES and SWLS indicated an adequate fit of the data to the four-factor solution and one factor, respectively. The structural equation model for the EMSS showed that both general health and gender-role attitudes predict marital satisfaction and that marital satisfaction seems to predict the individual’s well-being as measured by life satisfaction and self-esteem. These results are discussed within the context of the United Arab Emirates culture and directions for future research are provided
Determinants of human resource practices: Empirical study of Abu Dhabi Ministry of Interior
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of innovation and creativity on human resource practices within the Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The study specifically examines how various dimensions of innovation, including administrative innovation, process innovation, and technology, along with creativity factors like motivation and communication, influence HR practices. The objective is to determine the extent to which these factors contribute to enhancing HR effectiveness and fostering a competitive edge within the ministry.
Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a quantitative research design, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 300 employees of the Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi. The sample was selected to represent a cross-section of the ministry's workforce, ensuring that the findings are reflective of the broader organizational environment. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive statistics and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships between innovation, creativity, and HR practices.
Findings: The findings reveal a differentiated impact of the studied variables on HR practices. Process innovation, communication, and technology were found to have significant positive relationships with HR practices, indicating that these factors are critical drivers of effective HR management in the ministry. In contrast, administrative innovation, government services, and motivation did not show significant causal relationships with HR practices. The model explains 45.1% of the variance in HR practices, underscoring the substantial influence of the examined innovation and creativity factors on HR outcomes.
Research limitations/implications: The research is limited to the context of the Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi, which may constrain the generalizability of the findings to other sectors
or geographical regions. Additionally, the study focuses on specific innovation and creativity factors, potentially overlooking other relevant variables that could influence HR practices.
Practical implications: The findings suggest that to achieve effective HR practices, the ministry should prioritize the development and integration of these factors. Specifically,
enhancing process innovation by implementing systems that facilitate the adoption and execution of innovative practices is crucial. The ministry should also focus on improving communication channels and leveraging technology to support HR functions, ultimately contributing to a more competitive and effective organizational environment.
Originality/value: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a focused examination of the role of innovation and creativity in shaping HR practices within a
governmental context in the UAE. It offers original insights into the specific factors that influence HR effectiveness in the Ministry of Interior, highlighting the critical role of process
innovation, communication, and technology. The study's findings have practical implications for policymakers and HR professionals in similar public sector organizations, emphasizing the need to foster a culture of innovation and creativity to enhance HR practices and overall organizational performance
INOVATIVNE PRAKSE U UGOSTITELJSTVU – PREGLED LITERATURE
The purpose of this research is to provide guidance for future research that may be related to the concept of innovation
specifically within the hospitality industry, which is quite imperative when recent researches are being analyzed further and looked on in a deeper scope. Literature reviews examined in this study had a different drive. The main purpose was to analyze factors that influence business models in the hospitality industry, to provide fusion potential on collaborative innovation in tourism and hospitality and to determine dimensions for sustainable oriented hospitality innovation. This literature review seeks to inspect the existing literature published in the period 2012-2022 by using Emerald Insight and ProQuest database with the following keywords: “innovation” and “hospitality” concerning their a) research focus, b) methodology used, c) sample, d) results. All papers that matched the research requirements and time frame are presented. The two databases were carefully examined for the purpose of this study. This systematic and detailed literature review could be a useful base for future researches and service innovation as a key of business success and competitive advantage for the hospitality industry. One of the most significant findings is the relative lack of empirical researches conducted on the sample of restaurants.Svrha ovog istraživanja je pružiti smjernice za buduća istraživanja vezana uz inovacije u ugostiteljstvu, a u tu svrhu važno je analizirati novija istraživanja i sintetizirati glavne pristupe i nalaze. Pregledi literature analizirani u ovoj studiji imali su drugu svrhu. Njihova je svrha bila analizirati čimbenike koji utječu na poslovne modele u ugostiteljstvu, pružiti sintezu o inovacijama
svojstvenima turizmu i ugostiteljstvu te odrediti dimenzije za ugostiteljske inovacije koje su orijentirane na održivost. Ovaj pregled literature nastoji analizirati postojeće istraživačke studije objavljene u razdoblju od 2012. do 2022. godine koristeći Emerald Insight i ProQuest bazu podataka sa sljedećim ključnim riječima: “inovacija” i “ugostiteljstvo” u vezi s njihovim a) fokusom istraživanja, b) korištenom metodologijom znanstvenog rada, c) uzorkom, d) rezultatima istraživanja. Prikazani su svi
radovi koji su odgovarali zahtjevima istraživanja i vremenskom okviru. Dvije su baze podataka temeljito pregledane za potrebe
ove studije. Ovaj sustavni i detaljni pregled literature mogao bi biti korisna baza za buduća istraživanja u području inovacija
u uslužnom sektoru kao ključ poslovnog uspjeha i konkurentske prednosti ugostiteljske industrije. Jedan od najznačajnijih zaključaka je relativan nedostatak empirijskih istraživanja provedenih na uzorku restorana
Surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: a prospective, international, multicentre cohort study
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common infections associated with health care, but its importance as a global health priority is not fully understood. We quantified the burden of SSI after gastrointestinal surgery in countries in all parts of the world.
Methods: This international, prospective, multicentre cohort study included consecutive patients undergoing elective or emergency gastrointestinal resection within 2-week time periods at any health-care facility in any country. Countries with participating centres were stratified into high-income, middle-income, and low-income groups according to the UN's Human Development Index (HDI). Data variables from the GlobalSurg 1 study and other studies that have been found to affect the likelihood of SSI were entered into risk adjustment models. The primary outcome measure was the 30-day SSI incidence (defined by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for superficial and deep incisional SSI). Relationships with explanatory variables were examined using Bayesian multilevel logistic regression models. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT02662231.
Findings: Between Jan 4, 2016, and July 31, 2016, 13 265 records were submitted for analysis. 12 539 patients from 343 hospitals in 66 countries were included. 7339 (58·5%) patient were from high-HDI countries (193 hospitals in 30 countries), 3918 (31·2%) patients were from middle-HDI countries (82 hospitals in 18 countries), and 1282 (10·2%) patients were from low-HDI countries (68 hospitals in 18 countries). In total, 1538 (12·3%) patients had SSI within 30 days of surgery. The incidence of SSI varied between countries with high (691 [9·4%] of 7339 patients), middle (549 [14·0%] of 3918 patients), and low (298 [23·2%] of 1282) HDI (p < 0·001). The highest SSI incidence in each HDI group was after dirty surgery (102 [17·8%] of 574 patients in high-HDI countries; 74 [31·4%] of 236 patients in middle-HDI countries; 72 [39·8%] of 181 patients in low-HDI countries). Following risk factor adjustment, patients in low-HDI countries were at greatest risk of SSI (adjusted odds ratio 1·60, 95% credible interval 1·05–2·37; p=0·030). 132 (21·6%) of 610 patients with an SSI and a microbiology culture result had an infection that was resistant to the prophylactic antibiotic used. Resistant infections were detected in 49 (16·6%) of 295 patients in high-HDI countries, in 37 (19·8%) of 187 patients in middle-HDI countries, and in 46 (35·9%) of 128 patients in low-HDI countries (p < 0·001).
Interpretation: Countries with a low HDI carry a disproportionately greater burden of SSI than countries with a middle or high HDI and might have higher rates of antibiotic resistance. In view of WHO recommendations on SSI prevention that highlight the absence of high-quality interventional research, urgent, pragmatic, randomised trials based in LMICs are needed to assess measures aiming to reduce this preventable complication
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Perceptions of Stigmatization by Others for Seeking Help (PSOSH) Scale
Social network stigma refers to the perceived negative views about seeking help for mental health problems that are held by those closest to an individual, such as family and friends. This form of stigma predicts help-seeking attitudes and intentions beyond other forms of stigma, and is predominantly measured using the Perceptions of Stigmatization by Others for Seeking Help scale (PSOSH; Vogel, Wade, & Ascheman, 2009). However, the PSOSH was normed using samples from the United States and, until the cross-cultural validity of this measure is established, it cannot reliably be used within other countries (Miller & Sheu, 2008). As such, the current study (N = 3,440) examined the cross-cultural measurement invariance of the PSOSH using the sequential constraint imposition approach across 11 countries/regions: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Portugal, Romania, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom (U.K.), and the United States (U.S.). Overall, findings indicate that the PSOSH measures a meaningful construct (i.e., configural and metric invariance) across the 11 countries/regions and that future cross-cultural research could use the PSOSH to examine relationships between social network stigma and other variables. Scalar invariance results also supported the examination of mean differences in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Turkey, the U.K., and the U.S., but not in Hong Kong, Romania, Taiwan, and UAE. Implications for future cross-cultural research are discussed
Restoring Degraded Landscapes through An Integrated Approach Using Geospatial Technologies in the Context of the Humanitarian Crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
The influx of nearly a million refugees from Myanmar's Rakhine state to Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, in August 2017 put significant pressure on the regional landscape leading to land degradation due to biomass removal to provide shelter and fuel energy and posed critical challenges for both host and displaced population. This article emphasizes geospatial applications at different stages of addressing land degradation in Cox’s Bazar. A wide range of data and methods were used to delineate land tenure, estimate wood fuel demand and supply, assess land degradation, evaluate land restoration suitability, and monitor restoration activities. The quantitative and spatially explicit information from these geospatial assessments integrated with the technical guidelines for sustainable land management and an adaptive management strategy was critical in enabling a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach to successfully restoring degraded landscapes in a displacement setting
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