bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conditions d’accès au plaisir dans le travail. Ouverture du Cippt 11. 7 octobre 2021
Authors: Dejours Christophe
Published: November 2022

Ce texte analyse les enjeux d’une théorie du plaisir au travail : pour enrichir la pratique de l’enquête et de l’intervention sur le terrain en psychodynamique du travail et pour outiller l’écoute du clinicien en charge de patients consultant pour une souffrance relevant de la psychopathologie du travail. Est ensuite proposée une synthèse des connaissances acquises : sur les processus psychiques en cause dans l’accès au plaisir dans le travail ; sur les conditions individuelles et collectives requises pour accéder au plaisir dans le travail ; sur les rapports entre plaisir, santé au travail et contribution du travail vivant à la production de la culture.
Des femmes, la mangrove et la pêche
Authors: Ganem Valérie , Lopes Pena Paulo Gilvane
Published: November 2022

À partir du constat d’un développement plus tardif et moins intense de troubles musculo-squelettiques ( tms ) chez les pêcheuses artisanales de fruits de mer de la Baie de Tous les Saints au Brésil que chez d’autres salariés exposés à des contraintes similaires ou d’intensité inférieure, cet article avance et cherche à étayer l’hypothèse suivante : la moindre intensité de ces symptômes et leur apparition tardive sont dues, au moins en partie, au plaisir ressenti par ces femmes à l’occasion de ce travail réalisé collectivement, en harmonie avec la nature, selon des méthodes ancestrales et qui a permis à leur communauté de résister à l’esclavage transatlantique puis à l’exploitation capitaliste.
En travaillant avec les bêtes : plus que du plaisir, du bonheur
Authors: Porcher Jocelyne
Published: November 2022

Évoquer le bonheur au travail aujourd’hui peut paraître incongru, voire, dans le contexte du happiness management , scientifiquement douteux et politiquement suspect. Pourtant, être heureux au travail est une demande légitime. C’est à partir de résultats de recherche sur le travail en élevage et en m’appuyant sur l’analyse d’œuvres de Rosa Bonheur que j’argumente en ce sens. En élevage en effet, le travail est articulé avec des rapports de don. Les éleveurs doivent être à la hauteur du don que leur font les animaux. Que les animaux soient heureux est donc une exigence du travail. Et si les animaux sont heureux, les éleveurs peuvent, si rien ne s’y oppose, l’être aussi. Alors que l’industrie des productions animales accroît mondialement sa puissance et ses nuisances, le bonheur reste une idée neuve pour défendre l’humanité de nos relations de travail avec les animaux.
Ivresses urbaines et cyniques chez Beigbeder
Authors: Kari-Méreau Louise
Published: November 2022

L’ivresse et l’alcool sont omniprésents dans les romans mondains, festifs mais aussi pessimistes, analytiques et cyniques de Frédéric Beigbeder. Marc Marronnier, dans la trilogie éponyme des années 1990, puis Octave Parango, dans la trilogie éponyme qui se développe de 2000 à 2020, et enfin Oscar Dufresne, auteur de « l’anti-journal » l’Egoïste Romantique, rendent compte de leurs élucubrations et des promenades au gré de leurs sorties nocturnes. La consommation d’alcool – parfois doublée de stupéfiants – permet l’expression de leur cynisme. Cet article développe le concept de cynisme moderne (entre altruisme et égocentrisme) et l’applique aux personnages beigbederiens pour détailler la critique de la société française qui en ressort. Leurs errances urbaines sont des pivots importants de leur vie et leur consommation d’alcool est une réaction à la société contemporaine française : cet article étudie l’inconscience ironique politique de Marronnier, la conscience cynique politique de Parango et la réflexion de Dufresne sur la « clubbisation du monde ».
Les errances du vin : ivresse, musique et signifiance dans Moderato cantabile de Marguerite Duras (1958)
Authors: Perreault Isabelle
Published: November 2022

Œuvre inaugurale en regard de ce qui deviendra le style de Marguerite Duras, Moderato cantabile conjugue le motif de l’enivrement alcoolique à la perturbation du sens dans le roman : celui-ci cesse d’obéir à une causalité narrative linéaire et à l’appartenance des signes aux réalités qu’ils désignent pour adopter une dynamique erratique, tantôt entraînée dans un mouvement de répétition circulaire, tantôt sujette à la dissémination aux confins du monde sensible. Déclinée également dans sa variation musicale, qui exacerbe une sensibilité à fleur de peau avivée par le vin, l’ivresse accomplit le dérèglement du et des sens, par lequel la pensée, puis le corps des protagonistes sont portés en-dehors d’eux-mêmes pour « aller hors de la rencontre », qui définit selon Blanchot le propre de l’errance. Catalysant la transgression, l’ivresse gagne la poétique du roman : si la structure redondante du récit et son développement par échos figurent le ressassement de la parole enivrée, les écarts syntaxiques de la prose et sa progression parataxique donnent aussi l’illusion d’une narration qui titube et défaille sous les effets de l’intoxication. C’est enfin dans l’extension d’un présent indécis, qui se déploie en marge du temps social, que s’accomplit l’expérience alcoolique, parachevant dès lors la dislocation du récit des ornières de l’intelligibilité.
De la flûte pastorale au faisceau de licteur. Quelques pistes de recherche sur le rapport entre académies pastorales et Révolution française. Avec une liste d’académies pastorales
Authors: Penge Luca
Published: November 2022

Cet article enquête sur les conditions qui ont rendu possible la rencontre entre la Révolution française et les académies pastorales, notamment l’Arcadia de Rome et le Blumenorden de Nuremberg. Nous faisons l’hypothèse que l’intérêt des révolutionnaires français pour les académies pastorales s’explique par la constitution démocratique de ces dernières. Dans une première partie, nous étudierons l’organisation politique de l’Académie de l’Arcadie, telle qu’elle est mise en place par les Leges et les Institutiones de 1696 ; nous verrons que l’académie a participé à l’élaboration des théories jusnaturalistes et contractualistes qui ont été le fondement des constitutions de la Première République. Dans une deuxième partie, nous montrerons que les statuts (1793) de l’Ordre des Fleurs sont restés fidèles aux modèles antiques des démocraties d’Athènes et de Rome, tout en laissant transparaître quelques mots et idées appartenant au débat contemporain. Nous chercherons enfin à savoir s’il a existé dans la pastorale littéraire un équivalent du berger-citoyen inventé par les académies : nous verrons que les bergers démocrates de Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1781 et 1788) ont pu favoriser une conciliation entre pastorale et Révolution. L’article contient enfin une liste des académies pastorales recensées jusqu’à ce jour en France, Italie et Allemagne.
La représentation de la « Révolution » grecque en 1821 dans les récits de voyage français au XIXe siècle
Authors: Antigone Samiou
Published: November 2022

Les voyageurs français en Grèce avant, pendant, mais surtout après la Révolution grecque en 1821 jettent leur regard sur de nombreux et divers aspects de la grécité. Le grand nombre des récits de voyage publiés offre une représentation intéressante et complète de l’altérité grecque, qui est strictement liée avec les motifs et les conséquences de la révolution à la fois. Le terme « révolution » occupant une place prépondérante dans les textes étudiés, il apparaît apte à recevoir plusieurs interprétations d’après l’identité socioculturelle, les expériences personnelles et l’idéologie politique des écrivains français, qui visitent la Grèce avant et après la fondation de l’état grec indépendant en 1830. Si les voyageurs français aperçoivent souvent la Révolution par rapport au passé classique de la Grèce, ils s’intéressent quand-même aussi aux perspectives de la prospérité politique du pays dans l’avenir. D’autre part, une mise en relation de la révolution française de 1789, qui a largement influencé l’insurrection grecque en 1821, est tentée dans cette étude afin de mettre en valeur le support idéologique de la révolution grecque, hérité du siècle des Lumières français. En somme, l’évaluation romantique de l’acte révolutionnaire reflète le retentissement du courant philhellène fervent, développé dès la fin du 18ème siècle en France. D’autre part, la critique plus réaliste de la révolution grecque signale la nécessité d’adopter le credo libéral et de promouvoir la souveraineté du peuple à de rares expressions d’opinions antirévolutionnaires.
Chromatisme de l’amour et de la guerre dans la novella « Tempête » de Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio et le roman Le Venin du papillon d’Anna Moï
Authors: Dǎrǎu-Ştefan Alexandra
Published: November 2022

Notre article se donne pour premier but de mettre ensemble des textes appartenant à deux écrivains de l’extrême contemporain ressortant des univers culturels différents, nommément le Franco-Mauricien J.-M.G. Le Clézio et la Franco-Vietnamienne Anna Moï. Notre deuxième but sera d’extraire et de passer au crible les palettes chromatiques employées par les deux auteurs, tout en soulignant les propriétés nouvelles que ceux-ci leur attribuent. Pour mener à bien notre recherche, nous ferons appel aux deux grands thèmes récurrents dans la novella « Tempête » et le roman Le Venin du papillon, plus précisément, l’amour et la guerre.
L’empreinte romantique de la Passion du Christ : Le Mont des Oliviers d’Alfred de Vigny et Soif d’Amélie Nothomb
Authors: Gherasim Claudiu
Published: November 2022

Le propos de cet article est d’analyser la « mise en scène » de la Passion du Christ dépeinte par les canons de l’esthétique romantique pour mettre en discussion l’héritage et le développement de cette perspective du XIXe siècle dans la littérature contemporaine. En ce sens, nous avons choisi deux œuvres littéraires, le poème iconique Le Mont des Oliviers d’Alfred de Vigny et le roman relativement récent d’Amélie Nothomb, Soif, pour suivre les traces de trois points communs entre les deux transpositions qui façonnent la Passion du Christ comme une histoire romantique : l’humanité du Fils de Dieu, la problématique de la filiation (paternelle) et le mutisme du Père.
Supporting Adaptive English Learning With Fuzzy Logic-Based Personalized Learning
Authors: Ding Fangfang
Published: November 2022

Serious play for learning has gained popularity in recent years. The research belongs to the opportunity to engage pupils in innovative ways to attract and hold their attention. The purpose of this research is to offer a novel interdisciplinary strategy to identify English language possibilities using complex games that integrates psychological analytic theory, fuzzy reasoning, and neural networks. The study began with a Delphi approach to collect comments from students based on a matrix of the usage of complex games to speak English. A fuzzy logic-based personalized English learning (FLPEL) system is suggested in this article. It creates a fuzzy linguistic identification method that includes four basic input variables (strong points, weak points, possibilities, and risks) recognized through the matrix. It indicates the outcome (studying potentials of the second language) by considering some dynamic input characteristics. The outcomes of the implementation were acquired using the Matlab tool and revealed trustworthy insights and discoveries.
Relationship Between Sustainable Tourism Indicators and the Operational Challenges of the Tourism Business
Authors: Nagarjuna G.  , Thomas Joby
Published: November 2022

Wildlife resorts are one of the most prominent and attractive segments of the accommodation sector. They face many socio-economic and environmental challenges to implement sustainable tourism practices in their daily operations. This study aims at investigating whether there is any relationship between socio-economic and environmental issues, and challenges faced by wildlife resorts in implementing sustainable tourism practices, and the indicators used by the resorts to measure their sustainable tourism practices. The study employs triangulation design to conduct the research. Survey method was employed for identifying the sustainable tourism indicators and personal interviews with resort managers were conducted to identify the operational issues and challenges of wildlife resorts for the implementation of sustainable practices. Based on purposive sampling, sixteen wildlife resorts from the Indian state of Karnataka are selected for the study. Dedoose software is used to conduct mixed method analysis, to compare and analyse the data obtained from both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Dynamic Population Cooperative
Authors: Li Wei , Shi Cisong , Xu Qing , Huang Ying
Published: November 2022

Particle swarm optimization (PSO) has attracted wide attention in the recent decade. Although PSO is an efficient and simple evolutionary algorithm and has been successfully applied to solve optimization problems in many real-world fields, premature maturation and poor local search capability remain two critical issues for PSO. Therefore, to alleviate these disadvantages, a dynamic population cooperative particle swarm optimization for global optimization problems (DPCPSO) is proposed. Firstly, to enhance local search capability, an elite neighborhood learning strategy is constructed by leveraging information from elite particles. Meanwhile, to make the particle easily jump out of the local optimum, a crossover-mutation mechanism is utilized. Finally, a dynamic population partitioning mechanism is designed to balance exploration and exploitation capabilities. 16 classic benchmark functions and 1 real-world optimization problem are used to test the proposed algorithm against with 6 typical PSO algorithms. The experimental results show that DPCPSO is statistically and significantly better than the compared algorithms for most of the test problems. Moreover, the convergence speed and convergence accuracy of DPCPSO are also significantly improved. Therefore, the algorithm is highly competitive in solving global optimization problems.
Procurement 4.0 and Organizational Performance in the Malaysian Construction Industry
Authors: Lee Khai Loon , Shaharud-din Afiq Muqri Bin
Published: November 2022

Procurement 4.0 is the result of the industrial revolution (IR) 4.0 technologies implemented into the organization. The incorporation of IR 4.0 with the procurement system in the Malaysian construction industry is still low because of the lack of expertise available to adopt the technology. Therefore, this study investigated relationships between procurement 4.0 elements, organizational performance, and mediating effect of intention to optimize the procurement process. To support this study, resource-based view theory and theory of planned behaviour were applied. This study focuses on 5267 G7 Malaysia construction companies. 413 online survey questionnaires were distributed using cluster random sampling techniques, and 134 responses were successfully acquired, representing 32.45% of the response rate. SmartPLS was used to analyze the data. Seven hypotheses are supported, while three are not supported. The mediating effect of intention to optimize the procurement process is significant only in the relationship between procurement 4.0 strategy and organizational performance.
Indoor Framework
Authors: Alamri Sultan
Published: November 2022

The tracking of spatial objects in indoor location-based services is becoming increasingly important for many applications. However, much research has focused only on querying and indexing in indoor spaces without considering the indoor variations. Therefore, this paper presents an indoor framework which includes data structures of indoor environments comprised of various building features and multiple floors. Moreover, the indoor framework includes indoor navigation and routing for both directed and undirected indoor environments, indoor density which takes into account the room capacity, and movement trajectories in single and multi-floor structures. Using synthetic data, the authors conducted extensive experiments to evaluate the proposed framework. The results show that this indoor framework can be implemented efficiently and effectively.
Antibiotic use in Namibia: prescriber practices for common community infections
Authors: Pereko Dawn D. , Lubbe Martie S. , Essack Sabiha Y.
Published: November 2022

Background: Despite the threat of resistance, the use of antibiotics globally is high and continues to increase. Much of this use is attributed to overprescribing by physicians. The objective of this study was to assess doctors’ management of common community-acquired infections in Namibia.Methodology: A cross-sectional survey based on a web-based self-administered questionnaire was conducted. Doctors belonging to the local professional associations comprised the study population. Data were collected from March to July 2014.Results: A 10% ( n = 44) response rate was achieved. Respondents were from across the country and practised mainly in the private health sector. Both awareness of local antimicrobial sensitivity rates and ownership of national Standard Treatment Guidelines were poor (20% and 31% respectively). Common practice in managing common infections, with the exception of chronic otitis media, cystitis and pyelonephritis, is to treat empirically. The reported first-line antibiotics of choice were the combination of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid for upper respiratory tract infections and ciprofloxacin for urinary tract infections. Management of infections was the same across all socio-demographic factors and was not influenced by patient workload.Conclusion: This survey revealed that first-line antibiotic choices of doctors are not informed by the Namibia Standard Treatment Guidelines and the local and regional antimicrobial sensitivity data. Interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing in Namibia should include better dissemination of guidelines and information regarding local antimicrobial sensitivity rates as well as strategies for the implementation of guidelines.
The pharmacological management of erectile dysfunction
Authors: Marais Andre
Published: November 2022

The inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for sexual intercourse is a common problem experienced by a third of men over the age of 40 years. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a debilitating disease which can have profound psychological effects on personal relationships and the social well-being of the affected individual. The diagnosis and evaluation of sexual dysfunction has been well described, and several validated algorithms are available to quantify the classification and severity. The International Index of Erectile Function and the Sexual Health Inventory for Men questionnaires are commonly used in the initial assessment of ED. Several risk factors have been linked to the pathophysiology of ED. Endothelial damage has been the focus of many recent studies. An evaluation of cardiovascular status, in addition to the administration of questionnaires to men with ED, might reduce mortality and improve sexual quality of life.
The allergic scholar
Authors: Schellack Natalie , Upton E. , Schellack G.
Published: November 2022

Allergic diseases are on the increase globally. There has been a doubling in the number of scholars suffering from allergy-related disease in the past two decades. This article describes the predisposing factors which contribute to an increased incidence of allergies within the population. These factors include a genetic predisposition, allergen exposure, abnormalities in the bowel flora and infection exposure. Some of these relate to the hygiene hypothesis and the microflora hypothesis, which are discussed in this article. Treatment options for those suffering from allergic disease are also discussed, with an emphasis on asthma, anaphylaxis, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.
Chronic pelvic pain
Authors: Zinn Philip
Published: November 2022

Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain in the pelvis lasting for more than six months (some say three). The pain may be experienced in any of the structures of the pelvis, including the gynaecological organs; the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tract; and the vascular, neural and musculoskeletal systems. The pain can be continual, cyclical, provoked or unprovoked, and is frequently multifocal. A woman who complains of painful sex, for example, may also report vulvovaginal pain and dyspareunia; bladder frequency, urgency and suprapubic pain, as well as irritable bowel symptoms. Although an initiating event is sometimes described, such as an episode of severe “thrush” or cystitis, or following pelvic surgery or childbirth, this initial insult may be long forgotten and no longer relevant. Vulvodynia, endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome are common causes of chronic pelvic pain in women but are often misdiagnosed and poorly managed.
The impact of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) in targeted supplementation of children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in South Africa
Authors: Steenkamp Liana , Lategan Ronette , Raubenheimer Jacques
Published: November 2022

Objective: To describe catch-up growth in children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) on targeted supplementation using Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF). Methods: An impact study was done to determine anthropometric changes in children aged 12–60 months who received RUSF (175 kcal/kg/day) for six weeks, managed as outpatients and followed up for 12 weeks until a final assessment. Results: Default rates were high, with 30% of children returning to the primary healthcare facility for follow-up only once or twice. Despite significant improvement in height-for-age Z-score (HAZ), weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ), weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), 70.5% of the sample remained in the same malnutrition classification and only 26% recovered. The growth velocity of children with a lower initial WHZ was significantly higher (r = –0.15, p 0.05) than those with less wasting, but only 20% grew at a rate to achieve catch-up growth. The mean growth velocity decreased as the intervention period continued. Conclusion: All median anthropometric indicators improved with RUSF supplementation. However, catch-up growth or recovery occurred in only 20–25% of children included in the study. These findings create questions about the value of supplementation in the absence of blanket food distribution or other interventions to address food security.
Short- and long-term safety and efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Sarma Phulen , Kaur Hardeep , Hafezi Farhad , Bhattacharyya Jaimini , Kirubakaran Richard , Prajapat Manisha , Medhi Bikash , Das Kalyan , Prakash Ajay , Singh Ashutosh , Kumar Subodh , Singh Rahul , Reddy Dibbanti Harikrishna , Kaur Gurjeet , Sharma Saurabh , Bhattacharyya Anusuya
Published: November 2022

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and outcomes of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) and different CXL protocols in progressive keratoconus (PK) population at short and long-term.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. A total of eight literature databases were searched (up to February 15, 2022). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CXL versus placebo/control or comparing different CXL protocols in the PK population were included. The primary objective was assessment of outcomes of CXL versus placebo and comparison of different CXL protocols in terms of maximum keratometry (Kmax) or Kmax change from baseline (Δ), spherical equivalent, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and central corneal thickness (CCT) in both at short term (6 months) and long term (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year or more). The secondary objective was comparative evaluation of safety. For the meta-analysis, the RevMan5.3 software was used.

RESULTS:

A total of 48 RCTs were included. Compared to control, CXL was associated with improvement in Δ Kmax at 1 year (4 RCTs, mean difference [MD], −1.78 [−2.71, −0.86], P = 0.0002) and 2 and 3 years (1 RCT); ΔBCVA at 1 year (7 RCTs, −0.10 [−0.14, −0.06], P < 0.00001); and Δ CCT at 1 year (2 RCTs) and 3 years (1 RCT). Compared to conventional CXL (C-CXL), deterioration in Δ Kmax, ΔBCVA and endothelial cell density was seen at long term in the transepithelial CXL (TE-CXL, chemical enhancer). Up to 2 years, there was no difference between TE-CXL using iontophoresis (T-ionto) and C-CXL. At 2 and 4 years, C-CXL performed better compared to accelerated CXL (A-CXL) in terms of improving Kmax. Although CCT was higher in the A-CXL arm at 2 years, there was no difference at 4 years. While exploring heterogeneity among studies, selection of control eye (fellow eye of the same patient vs. eye of different patient) and baseline difference in Kmax were important sources of heterogeneity.

CONCLUSION:

CXL outperforms placebo/control in terms of enhancing Kmax and CCT, as well as slowing disease progression over time (till 3 years). T-ionto protocol, on the other hand, performed similarly to C-CXL protocol up to 2 years.
Is Periodontitis a Risk Factor for Lung Cancer? A Meta-Analysis and Detailed Review of Mechanisms of Association
Authors: Kesharani Pooja , Kansara Payalben , Kansara Tikal , Kini Arjun , Bhat Raksha , Shetty Preethesh , Penugonda Bapanaiah
Published: November 2022

Background:

Numerous studies have explored the correlation of periodontal disease (PD) with the risk of lung cancers, but the findings were inconsistent. Therefore, we did a meta-analysis to ascertain the correlation of PD with the risk of incident lung cancer.

Methods:

The authors searched relevant studies in databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and MEDLINE) till November 2020. We registered the study at the International database of Prospectively Registered Systemic Reviews under the CRD42020198119. The summary relative risk (RR) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using fixed-effects models.

Results:

Twelve studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. The pooled analysis revealed that PD was significantly associated with an increased risk of lung cancer (RR 1.71; 95%CI 1.61–1.81; P < 0.01). Subgroup analysis was performed based on gender distribution, geographic location, and type of studies.

Conclusion:

From this current evidence, PD is a potential risk factor for the development of lung cancer. The risk for incidence of lung cancer is surged twice in the patients with PD, even though age and smoking are controlled in the studies.
Effect of 1% curcumin gel on myeloperoxidase activity in GCF and periodontal status in the initial phase of orthodontic tooth movement
Authors: Samita  , Verma Sanjeev K. , Sharma Vivek K. , Moinuddin  , Ahad Abdul
Published: November 2022

AIM:

To explore the potential effect of locally applied 1% Curcumin on myeloperoxidase (MPO) enzymatic activity in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and on the periodontal status during the initial phase of orthodontic tooth movement.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

Forty patients (26 females and 14 males) aged 12-25 years who required fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly divided into two equal groups. The control and test groups were similar in the various baseline parameters, including standard oral hygiene protocol. Moreover, 1% Curcumin gel was applied around mandibular anterior teeth in the test group twice daily, from three days before to 14 days after the placement of archwires. MPO activity and periodontal status were recorded at five different time points; before placement of archwire (baseline), immediately after placement of archwire, 2 hours, 7 days, and 14 days later.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED:

The data were analyzed using the paired t-test for intra-group differences and the unpaired t-test for intergroup differences at five different time points. Statistical significance in the intragroup and intergroup difference of Plaque and Gingival index was calculated using the unpaired t-test.

RESULTS:

Maximum MPO enzymatic activity in GCF was observed two hours after the placement of the archwire. MPO activity decreased slightly on the seventh day, but values were still elevated as compared to baseline. However, MPO activity came back to the values similar to baseline on day 14 in the control group and significantly lower than the baseline in the test group. The inter-group differences in clinical periodontal parameters were non-significant.

CONCLUSIONS:

The locally applied 1% Curcumin gel appears to decrease the MPO activity in GCF on the 14th day after placement of the archwires. However, clinical periodontal status in the initial phase of tooth movement is unaffected by curcumin if patients adhere to good plaque control.
Zebrafish as model for studies in dentistry
Authors: Ohashi Amanda S. C. , de Souza Schacher Helena R. , Pizzato Christiane S. , Vianna Mônica R. M. R. , de Menezes Luciane M.
Published: November 2022

INTRODUCTION:

Over the last years, zebrafish has gained prominence in the biomedical community. It is currently considered one of the best vertebrate animal models for various types of studies, such as toxicology and developmental biology.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to conduct a literature review on the use of zebrafish in dentistry and whether this animal model could be a viable alternative for performing different types of studies in this area.

METHODS:

A literature search was performed using the PubMed, Lilacs, Embase, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source. The keywords used as search terms were zebrafish and dentistry. The selection criteria were articles published in English that used zebrafish as an animal model in dentistry, oral health, and craniofacial growth/development.

RESULTS:

The electronic search of literature yielded 421 articles. After the analysis of the abstracts, 29 articles were selected for an in-depth analysis and reading of the full text.

CONCLUSIONS:

All studies included in this review confirm zebrafish's excellence as an animal model for various types of dentistry studies, as well as assisting and complementing other studies involving mammals.
The influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental aesthetics and need for orthodontic treatment among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alotaibi Shahad Dh. , Alotaibi Amjad S. , Barashi Mohammed A. , Khojah Maysaa Z. , Rajeh Mona T.
Published: November 2022

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental appearance and need for orthodontic treatment.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A self-administered questionnaire was used in a random sample of a general adult population in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. A total of 1014 participants completed the questionnaires, which included the STOP-BANG questionnaire, Oral Aesthetics Subjective Impact Score questionnaire, and Aesthetic Component of Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used to compare differences between the groups.

RESULTS:

Overall, 6.5% (66/1014) of the participants were classified as being at high risk of OSA of which 71.2% were males and 28.8% were females (P < 0.001), 57.6% were >50 years of age, 90.9% had obesity, and 81.8% had an enlarged neck circumference. But only 10.1% of the participants reported that they snore loudly. A positive self-perception of dental esthetics was found in 42 (6.2%) and 518 (76.6%) participants at high and low risk of OSA, respectively. Furthermore, of the participants in the high- and low-risk groups, 4.2% and 66.7% considered themselves in need of orthodontic treatment, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

The prevalence rate of people at intermediate to high risk of OSA was 26% of the general population and being at high risk of OSA had no influence on self-perceived dental esthetics and need for orthodontic treatment.
Categories of weight modules for unrolled restricted quantum groups at roots of unity
Authors: Rupert Matthew
Published: November 2022

Motivated by connections to the singlet vertex operator algebra in the
$\mathfrak{g}=\mathfrak{sl}_2$ case, we study the unrolled
restricted quantum group $\overline{U}_q^{ H}(\mathfrak{g})$ for any finite
dimensional complex simple Lie algebra $\mathfrak{g}$ at arbitrary roots of
unity with a focus on its category of weight modules. We show that the
braid group action naturally extends to the unrolled quantum groups and
that the category of weight modules is a generically semi-simple ribbon
category (previously known only for odd roots) with trivial Müger
center and self-dual projective modules.
Bibliography: 44 titles.
Physiological response of rabbits to organic selenium: Serum metabolites, liver and kidney function tests and hematological indices
Authors: Ewuola E. O. , Akinyemi D. E.
Published: November 2022

An experiment was carried out to evaluate the serum total protein, glucose, liver, kidney and haematological response to varied levels of exogenous L-Selenomethionine (L-SeMet). Twenty four male rabbit bucks, about 10 months old were randomly allotted to four treatments in a completely randomized design. Blood samples were collected at day 21 and day 42 from the bucks and processed for total protein, glucose, haematocrit, haemoglobin, erythrocytes, leukocytes,and leukocyte differential count determination. Serum total protein was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in rabbits administered 0.3 mgkg-1 and 0.4 mgkg-1 at day 21 than those fed 0.2 mgkg-1. However, Glucose, alanine aminotransferase, spartate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase were not significantly influenced by L-SeMet administration at both days 21 and 42. Blood urea was significantly (p < 0.05) lower in bucks administered 0.4 mgkg-1 L-SeMet comparedto the control. Creatinine and sodium levels in the bucks were also not significantly influenced by L-SeMet. This suggested that exogenous supplementation of L-SeMet did not have adverse effect on the physiological processes of the rabbit bucks. Increased serum total protein observed in the experimental animals could be attributed to L-SeMet administration to the rabbit bucks which probably enhanced dietary protein utilization and/or protein synthesis.
Diagnostic challenges in monitoring and evaluating annual ivermectin (Mectizan®) treatment intervention strategy to determine onchocerciasis elimination status
Authors: Osue H.O. , Inabo H.I. , Yakubu S.E. , Audu P.A.
Published: November 2022

Ability to accurately detect an active infection depends largely on the high accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of a diagnostic test. There is no single diagnostic tool that meets the criteria of been simple, measurable, accurate, repeatable and timely (SMART). Combining the screening and confirmation tests have been relied upon in determining the true epidemiological situation of ongoing ivermectin or Mectizan® treatment intervention strategy. Antibody detection assays have been evaluated as screening tools using various formats like different types of agglutination protocol, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT). Despite these developments, presence of any stage of the parasite antigen, microfilaria (fourth larva, L4) and macrofilaria (adult worm) confirms active infection. The standard microscopic examination of skin snips for emerged microfilaria obtained with a scleral biopsy punch is capable of spreading blood viral diseases. The sensitivity of the test has decreased following post-treatment with ivermectin and surveillance for recrudescence is inevitable. On one hand, the time preceding when parasite materials liberated as against when detectable immune responses were invoked decreases the sensitivity of serological tests. The DNA molecular based tests with the attendant complexity of protocol remained a technical barrier that has been surmounted with the development of loop- mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). This technique amplifies DNA with high specificity, sensitivity and rapidity under isothermal conditions. It will serve as alternative definitive diagnostic test to skin microfilaria detection. A combination of LAMP with IgG4 antibodies against O. volvulus 16 kiloDalton (Ov16) antigen is used as a rapid qualitative test of human finger-prick blood, serum and plasma now widely applied in disease endemic countries. Also, diethyl carbamazine (DEC) patch skin test for popular eruption indicative of positive infection attracted further re-evaluation as non-invasive screening tool devoid of skin biopsy and blood sample collection.
Geometric Model Checking of Continuous Space
Authors: Bezhanishvili Nick , Ciancia Vincenzo , Gabelaia David , Grilletti Gianluca , Latella Diego , Massink Mieke
Published: November 2022

Topological Spatial Model Checking is a recent paradigm where model checking
techniques are developed for the topological interpretation of Modal Logic. The
Spatial Logic of Closure Spaces, SLCS, extends Modal Logic with reachability
connectives that, in turn, can be used for expressing interesting spatial
properties, such as "being near to" or "being surrounded by". SLCS constitutes
the kernel of a solid logical framework for reasoning about discrete space,
such as graphs and digital images, interpreted as quasi discrete closure
spaces. Following a recently developed geometric semantics of Modal Logic, we
propose an interpretation of SLCS in continuous space, admitting a geometric
spatial model checking procedure, by resorting to models based on polyhedra.
Such representations of space are increasingly relevant in many domains of
application, due to recent developments of 3D scanning and visualisation
techniques that exploit mesh processing. We introduce PolyLogicA, a geometric
spatial model checker for SLCS formulas on polyhedra and demonstrate
feasibility of our approach on two 3D polyhedral models of realistic size.
Finally, we introduce a geometric definition of bisimilarity, proving that it
characterises logical equivalence.
Introdução aos Dados Abertos Conectados
Authors: Blaney Jonathan
Published: November 2022

Este tutorial apresenta os principais conceitos de dados abertos conectados (*Linked Open Data*), incluindo URIs, ontologias, formatos RDF e uma breve introdução à linguagem de consulta de gráficos SPARQL.
Structuring the Analysis of International Conflicts and Threats
Authors: Tsvietkov Oleksandr
Published: November 2022

This paper considers the theoretical and practical approaches to the analysis of pressing and sensitive issues of international life, such as conflicts and threats in international relations. Their current multipolar model, as well as the previous bipolar one, is described by an expansive range of historically developed and new hybrid conflicts occurring in Europe and almost all parts of the world, which in themselves pose serious regional and global threats or result from such exacerbations. In a modernised political-scientific epistemological key, this article raises the question of the need to isolate and analyse the current diversity of international challenges, threats, and conflicts and their typification and structuring. For this reason, it is proposed to achieve greater specificity in the analysis of conflict situations and in understanding the possibilities of obtaining a certain geopolitical result from their settlement, namely in the confrontation between Ukraine and Russia. Thematically, using examples from world and Ukrainian diplomatic practice, the study presents analytical approaches to the issue of international threats based on the theory of international relations and relevant research in expert and academic circles on war, peace, and conflict studies. The methods of application of the Copenhagen School of Securitisation Theory, the Normandy Index, the Concept of Ontological Security, etc. are defined as the most appropriate and promising among others. Conflict structuring models based on value approaches in five areas, and different levels of crisis and threat analysis are also considered. The latter is proposed to expand from three to four levels of analysis or targeted “dilution of 4 shelves” of a particular situation, with variable or combined choice of level of consideration and solution. An in-depth understanding of current conflicts and threats should stimulate international dialogue and contribute to a better understanding of international security and the search for solutions to the current conflicts
EU and Russian Foreign Policy in the Arctic as a Factor in Shaping Ukraine's Strategy in the Earth's Polar Regions
Authors: Cheberkus Dmytro , Fedchuk Andrii , Zherebchuk Sophia
Published: November 2022

The geopolitical importance of the Arctic has been growing in recent decades as leading global and regional nations seek to implement new strategic and economic opportunities. This study analyses the content of strategic policy documents that define the principles of foreign policy in the Arctic region of the two main actors in world politics on the Eurasian continent – the European Union and the Russian Federation – who have different strategic visions of the region, as well as the activities of Ukraine in the polar regions. The paper demonstrates that the principles of EU foreign policy in the region are aimed at protecting the rights of citizens of the Arctic EU Member States, balanced development of the region with a clear imperative for environmental protection and research to this end. In turn, Russia's policy in the Arctic has a clear military-strategic priority, especially since 2014, subsequent to the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula and the occupation of eastern Ukraine. Considering this, further tasks of Ukraine's foreign policy in the Arctic region should be to make full use of Ukraine's integration potential into the European Research Area and to join the European Green Course as an ambitious EU integration project. Furthermore, foreign policy should also include the development, maintenance, and strengthening of all available international legal mechanisms and instruments to counter the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine, which is fully in line with Ukraine's recently approved Foreign Policy Strategy
Diplomatic Service of Maria Dontsova: Little-Known Facets of a Famous Figure (Personal Story to the Collective Portrait of Ukrainian Women Diplomats)
Authors: Matiash Iryna
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the article is to highlight the activities of Maria Bachynska-Dontsova in the field of diplomatic service during its formation as a state institution in the closest to modern form. The research methodology is based on the principles of scientificity, historicism, and systematicity. To identify and classify sources, the methods of archival heuristics and source study criticism were used; to study the activities of M. Dontsova as a representative of women in Ukrainian diplomacy, methods of prosopography were used. The relevance of the study stems from the lack of scientific research on the role of women in the formation of the Ukrainian diplomatic service during the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917-1921, and in particular the lack of coverage in the scientific literature of M. Dontsova’s activity as a member of Ukrainian diplomatic missions. The scientific novelty of the research results lies in the reconstruction based on the identified archival sources of M. Dontsova's activity as an employee of the Ukrainian diplomatic service and the reflection of her personal history in the collective portrait of Ukrainian female diplomats. M. Bachynska-Dontsova went down into the history of the Ukrainian diplomatic service as the wife of the head of the press bureau of the EDM UPR in Switzerland, prominent statesman and politician D. Dontsov, whom she helped with information and publishing activities, translations, and maintaining contacts with readers. Through her tireless work, she had demonstrated the essential role of a diplomat's wife in the diplomatic service. At the same time, she became one of the representatives of women in the Ukrainian diplomatic service. Like the vast majority of women in diplomatic missions, she did not have leadership authority but was a “universal government official” as an accountant, translator, clerk, and government commissioner. Noteworthy is her activity in the field of public and cultural diplomacy after completing diplomatic service in women’s NGOs to form a positive image of Ukraine abroad, to tell the truth about Ukrainian problems, to develop tools for cultural diplomacy
Design Method of Changing Medium Voltage Alternating-Current Cable to Direct-Current Operation
Authors:   Jiangsu Shangshang Cable Group Academy of Science and Technology, Liyang 213300, P.R. China, Xiao Han  , Xiongjun Liu  ,   Jiangsu Shangshang Cable Group Academy of Science and Technology, Liyang 213300, P.R. China, Junguo Gao  ,   Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectrics and Its Application, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, P.R. China, Longxiao Chen  ,   State Grid Electric Power Research Institute,Nanjing 210000, P.R. China, Chendan Tang  ,   Jiangsu Shangshang Cable Group Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, P.R. China
Published: November 2022

Changing the existing medium voltage alternating current cable to transmit direct current is a feasible technical transformation scheme, which has obvious advantages in cable capacity increase and operation reliability improvement. At present, there is only one project case introduced in the alternating current to direct current conversion of medium voltage alternating current cables. Most of the studies are carried out from the perspective of theoretical analysis and design calculation. The research focuses on the constraints of alternating current to direct current conversion of different cables and the design of ampacity and voltage. This paper studies the design method of converting the existing alternating current cable to direct current, analyses some problems in the current design and the technical details that need to be further improved, and discusses the constraints of converting the medium voltage alternating current cable to direct current from the aspects of current carrying capacity design, system design and system design, insulation temperature difference and electric field inversion, voltage design, space charge accumulation threshold calculation, electrical type test, etc. On this basis, this paper puts forward a design idea of alternating current to direct current transformation of medium voltage alternating current cable based on comprehensive constraints and suitable for practical engineering transformation and makes an example calculation. Finally, it gives implementation suggestions for the electrical type test of alternating current to direct current transformation of medium voltage alternating current cable.