bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The world crisis in the field of animal farming and the reasons that caused it
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Balakirev Nikolay A. , Balakirev Alexander N. ,   KaMP LLC, Kazan, Russia
Published: March 2024

The pursuit of profit by producers of fur-bearing animal skins has led to their overproduction and a reduction in selling prices. With the world population needing 40 million skins in 2014, 100 million were produced, this contributed to a decrease in demand for raw materials and their prices. In all countries, a reduction in livestock began, Covid-19 was added to this, animal rights defenders took advantage of this situation, demanding that the Government of their countries close fur farms and ban the sale of products made from natural fur. A number of countries have decided to close fur farming by 2024. This consent has already been given by 20 countries, most of the countries of the European Union, to ban the sale of fur products. Those countries where fur farming was a traditional activity, such as Finland, Denmark, Greece, found themselves in a difficult situation, demanded a scientifically based conclusion, which should be discussed at the end of this year in the EU. Some US states have not remained aloof from this problem, each of which makes its own decisions.
Control jubata grass hotspots in the Point Reyes Wilderness: Review of project funded FY2016?2018
Authors: Hamingson Ellen
Published: March 2024

Jubata grass--one of Point Reyes National Seashore?s highest-priority invasive species--threatens important habitat in designated wilderness. Natural Resource funding ($210,000) was obtained to eradicate small infestations and bring 3,025 acres to maintenance level. Work was conducted 2016-2019 in the central wilderness, source of the highest jubata grass concentration.

We treated 278 patches (7.8 gross and 3.0 net infested acres), 13% (37 patches) twice, across 3,300 landscape acres. About 17% were initially treated chemically; 83% were manually removed. Due to increased costs, jubata grass spread, and unexpected challenges, treatments were not implemented over the full project area.

Patches treated manually and chemically with and without retreatment were monitored in summer 2019. We assessed effects on jubata grass cover and presence of regrowth; variation among treatments; and factors that might explain variability. Treatment resulted in highly significant reductions in patch-level jubata grass cover. Over half the monitored patches had over 50% jubata grass cover pre-treatment; by summer 2019, about half had no jubata grass, and none had 50% or higher jubata grass cover. Results did not differ significantly among treatments. With marginal significance, results indicated post-treatment cover and regrowth could be related to patch size, plant distribution, or soil type. Smaller, more isolated, or patches on sandier soils were more likely to be eradicated. Though the largest patches were not eradicated, cover was substantially reduced if retreatment was applied.

Lessons learned may help guide future management, ideally with new approaches as they develop, given significant constraints on herbicide use.
Historical Study of Kohat District: (1849-1947)
Authors: Anum Shahid
Published: March 2024

Kohat is the capital of the Kohat District in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtun Khwa province. The current study investigated Kohat's administrative history during the British period and measured the gradual change in the administrative profile and British-locals relationshop over time. The study's primary focus variables were administrative changes. The study relied on documentary and official sources to collect factual data, while interviews were used to learn about social memory and people's perceptions. The data was arranged thematically and was also cross-checked. Finally the study is written in narrative and descriptive style.
Keywords: administrative history, British period, British-locals relationshop
Transmitting Performance Simulation of Piezoelectric Transducer for Underwater Application
Authors: Muhamad Lotfi Siti Azizah , Yaacob Mohd Ikhwan Hadi , Indratno Toni Kus
Published: March 2024

This paper reports transmitting performance simulation of the circular piezoelectric transducer using finite element analysis (FEA) approach. The 3D model of the transducer is designed and simulated using six different piezoelectric materials. FEA simulation and modelling had been carried out using the COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 software. The thickness and radius of the piezoelectric material layer were varied and transmitting performance were compared and analysed. From this simulation, the transmitting performance of the Piezoelectric Micro Ultrasonic Transducer (PMUT) is decreased as the membrane radius increased, while it increased as the thickness of the piezoelectric material layer increased. The total device thickness at 430 µm with the membrane radius at 1500 µm, show the best performance at 240 kHz of frequency, tailored for many underwater applications. The thickness and radius have contributed significantly to the mechanical stress generated at the surface of the piezoelectric material layer, in contact with the electrode. Hence, the device radius and thickness of the piezoelectric layer are considered, regardless of the type of piezoelectric material used.
The Level of Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students on i-Think Mind Map in the District of Merlimau, Malacca
Authors: Saiman Muhammad Hafizzi , Abdullah Mai Shihah
Published: March 2024

This study was carried out to identify the level of students’ knowledge and to compare gender perception on the i-Think mind map in Merlimau district, Malacca. A survey design was employed using a five-point Likert Scale structured questionnaire. Respondents were selected using simple random sampling involving 343 forms one to form four students. Descriptive analysis was conducted to find the mean and percentage, while inferential analysis using a two-way ANOVA, t-test to make a comparison between knowledge and perception of the i-Think mind map. This study demonstrated the form four students had the highest knowledge level of 83.72 per cent (excellent) followed by form two and form one with a value of 82.46 per cent (excellent) and 79.49 per cent (good) respectively. The perceptions level among the respondents towards the i-Think mind map was moderately high and uniform (mean value of 3.01 – 4.00). Female students’ knowledge was higher (mean value of 3.66) than male (mean value of 3.54). The study also found that there was a significant difference between the level of knowledge and perception of male and female students with significant values ​​of 0.007 and 0.001 respectively. This study concludes that the i-Think mind map is well received by students. Hence, these findings have the potential to be benchmarked on the status of i-Think mind map implementation in Malaysia, particularly in Malacca. Continuous monitoring should be carried out to view its consistency among students. This study implicates that the i-Think mind map should be used to enhance the students' content knowledge on a larger scale.
Artificial neural network (ANN) modelling to estimate bubble size from macroscopic image and object features
Authors: Vinnett Luis , León Roberto , Mesa Diego
Published: March 2024

Bubble size measurements in aerated systems such as froth flotation cells are critical for controlling gas dispersion. Commonly, bubbles are measured by obtaining representative photographs, which are then analyzed using segmentation and identification software tools. Recent developments have focused on enhancing these segmentation tools. However, the main challenges around complex bubble cluster segmentation remain unresolved, while the tools to tackle these challenges have become increasingly complex and computationally expensive. In this work, we propose an alternative solution, circumventing the need for image segmentation and bubble identification. An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was trained to estimate the Sauter mean bubble size (D32) based on macroscopic image features obtained with simple and inexpensive image analysis. The results showed excellent prediction accuracy, with a correlation coefficient, R, over 0.998 in the testing stage, and without bias in its error distribution. This machine learning tool paves the way for robust and fast estimation of bubble size under complex bubble images, without the need of image segmentation.
3. Towards a Fatal University: Temporal (In)determinacies in Heisenberg and Derrida
Authors: Hoofd Ingrid Maria
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Many lament the poor state of the university as an effect of neo-liberalisation. The university, these critics say, has strayed from its ‘pure’ pursuit of knowledge, justice, and truth. This paper takes issue with this explanation. It suggests instead
that this state signals a reversal of the principle of causality, which points towards the aporetic endeavour of certain ideals of academic research since their inception. What is more, it claims that the contemporary acceleration of this aporia through cybernetics has led to a situation in
which especially the hard sciences start to deconstruct themselves. It will substantiate this argument by reading Jacques Derrida’s Psyche together with Werner Heisenberg’s Physics and Philosophy, and point out that Heisenberg’s defence of an uncertainty principle in quantum
physics, marks the return of the auto-immunity of the university project and its embodiment in the conception of linear time, eventually calling for a ‘fatal’ university instead.
Peran Pusat Pembelajaran Keluarga (Puspaga) Dalam Pelayanan Masyarakat di Balai RW 5 Kelurahan Lidah Kulon Surabaya
Authors: Sibarani Anggie Amalia Sukmana
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran dan upaya Mahasiswa sebagai Fasilitator Puspaga dalam pelayanan masyarakat di Balai RW 5 Kelurahan Lidah Kulon Surabaya. Selain itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambat Puspaga dalam pelayanan masyarakat di Balai RW 5 Kelurahan Lidah Kulon Surabaya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian meliputi Mahasiswa Puspaga dan Masyarakat RW 5 Lidah Kulon. Data yang dikumpulkan dengan cara wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian diperoleh peran dan upaya Puspaga dalam pelayanan di Balai RW 5 Lidah Kulon dilakukan secara preventif dan promotif. Upaya preventif dilaksanakan dengan sosialisasi, kelas parenting, dan konseling di Balai RW 5. Adapun dalam Upaya promotif dilakukan dengan memberikan layanan informasi melalui platform sosial media seperti instagram dan youtube. Faktor pendukung pelaksanaan Puspaga Balai RW tidak terlepas dari bantuan pihak yang bersangkutan dan sarana prasarana di Balai RW 5 yang membantu berjalannya kegiatan dengan lancar. Meskipun demikian, terdapat hambatan bagi Fasilitator Puspaga dalam melakukan tugasnya seperti kurangnya partisipasi warga, masyarakat yang belum bisa terbuka kepada Fasilitator Puspaga serta kurangnya keinginan masyarakat mempelajari mengenai parenting, pengasuhan anak dan kesehatan reproduksi.
Perchiazziite, Co2(CO3)(OH)2, a New Member of the Rosasite–Malachite Group from the Monte Ramazzo Mine, Italy
Authors: Barbaro Anna , Nestola Fabrizio , Kasatkin Anatoly V. , Ardit Matteo , Rotiroti Nicola , Škoda Radek , Agakhanov Atali A. , Dalconi Maria Chiara , Castellaro Fabrizio
Published: March 2024

Perchiazziite, ideally Co2(CO3)(OH)2, is a new mineral discovered at the Monte Ramazzo Mine, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy. It occurs as globular aggregates up to 0.1 mm in diameter, composed of very thin fibers. These develop on a matrix composed mostly of goethite and magnetite, in association with calcite and Co-bearing malachite. Aggregates of perchiazziite are pale orange-pink on their outer surfaces but white in thin section. It is translucent with white streak, silky luster, brittle tenacity, and uneven fracture. No cleavage and parting are observed. The Mohs hardness is ∼4. Dcalc. = 3.970 g/cm3. The mean refractive index calculated using the Gladstone-Dale equation is 1.77. The main bands in the Raman spectrum are at 154, 511, 707, 1085, 1526, 3304, and 3479 cm−1. The chemical composition (by electron microprobe; CO2 and H2O by stoichiometry) of perchiazziite is (in wt.%): MgO 1.81, CaO 0.41, MnO 0.32, FeO 0.12, CoO 32.45, NiO 4.02, CuO 5.40, ZnO 25.60, CO2 20.63, H2O 8.42, total 99.18. The empirical formula calculated on the basis of 5 O apfu is: (Co0.93Zn0.67Cu0.15Ni0.12Mg0.10Ca0.02Mn0.01)Σ2.00(CO3)(OH)2. The crystal structure was refined by the Rietveld method. Perchiazziite is monoclinic, space group P21/a, a = 12.1832(16) Å, b = 9.3187(16) Å, c = 3.1570(3) Å, β = 97.165(15)°, V = 355.62(8) Å3, and Z = 4. The strongest lines of the X-ray powder diffraction pattern [d, Å (I, %) (hkl)] are 6.040 (22) (200), 5.073 (38) (210), 3.694 (53) (220), 2.599 (100) (021), 2.535 (26) (420), 2.480 (27) , 2.140 (26) , 1.561 (25) . Perchiazziite is a new member of the rosasite–malachite group.
Factors affecting the costs of broiler chicken production in light of urgent international variables
Authors: Alamri Yosef , Kotb Alaa , Abdelkawy Alaa
Published: March 2024

The study aims to analyze the costs of broiler chicken production in the Fayoum governorate, and in particular the effects that the Russia–Ukraine war has had on production costs. The results indicate increased production costs due to the war and a decreased net return for the three production capacities and the sample average: the return index on invested dollars before the war was 0.71, 0.89, 1.0, and 0.87, respectively; however, this decreased after the war to 0.35, 0.53, 0.66, and 0.51, respectively. The war has led to an increase of 43.93% in the minimum price as the production costs have risen. The value of the price elasticity of supply was about 0.233 at the minimum price and 0.041 at the current price level. If the prevailing price increases by 10% to become $2.13 thousand per ton, the price elasticity of supply becomes about 0.037. The study recommends producing cheap, high-quality, non-traditional feed and focusing on small production capacities. It also suggests integrating and developing them to increase profits.
KEYWORDS
capacity savings, cost functions, economic efficiency, equivalence price, quantitative equivalence, supply function
Phẫu thuật triệt căn điều trị ung thư đường mật rốn gan type III tại bệnh viện Trung ương Huế
Authors: Ho Van Linh
Published: March 2024

TÓM TẮT

Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng và đặc điểm kỹ thuật phẫu thuật triệt căn điều trị ung thư đường mật rốn gan.

Đối tượng, phương pháp: Gồm 9 bệnh nhân ung thư đường mật rốn gan được phẫu thuật triệt căn ở Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế từ 12/2019 đến 6/2023.

Kết quả: Tuổi thường gặp ở bệnh nhân ≤ 60 là 66,7%, nam giới gấp 2 lần so với nữ. vàng da, ngứa và phân bạc màu tỷ lệ gặp lần lược 100%, 88,9% và 88,9%. Marker ung thư CA19.9 trung bình là 199,3 ± 15,7 (155 - 760). Khối u kích thước ˂ 4 cm là 88,9% và tỷ lệ phát hiện khối u rốn gan trên MRI là 100%. Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình: 365,1 ± 35,7 (315 - 405) phút, lượng máu mất: 350,5 ± 47,1 (225 - 430)ml. Biến chứng rò miệng nối mật ruột và abscess tồn dư sau phẫu thuật tỷ lệ tương ứng là 11,1%. Thời gian nằm viện 11,6 ± 5,5 (11 - 19) ngày và không có tử vong sau phẫu thuật.

Kết luận: Triệu chứng vàng da và ngứa là thường gặp, chụp cắt lớp vi tính và cộng hưởng từ rất có giá trị trong việc phát hiện khối u rốn gan. Phẫu thuật triệt căn điều trị ung thư đường mật rốn gan (u Klatskin) type III có thể thực hiện được ở các Bệnh viện tuyến cuối.

ABSTRACT

Radical surgery for treatment of Klatskin tumor with type III at Hue Central Hospital

Objectives: To study some clinical and paraclinical characteristics and technical characteristics of hepatectomy surgery treated Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma.

Methods: Including 9 patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma who underwent hepatectomy surgery at Hue Central Hospital from 12.2019 to 6.2023.

Results: The common age in patients ≤ 60 is 66.7%, 2 times more men than women. Jaundice, itching and discolored stools were 100%, 88.9% and 88.9% respectively. The mean CA19.9 was 199.3 ± 15.7 (155 - 760). Tumor size ˂ 4 cm is 88.9% and the detection rate of liver tumor on MRI is 100%. Average surgery time: 365.1 ± 35.7 (315 - 405) minutes, blood loss: 350.5 ± 47.1 (225 - 430)ml. Complications of anastomotic fistula and residual abscess after surgery were 11.1%, respectively. Hospital stay was 11.6 ± 5.5 (11 - 19) days and there was no mortality after surgery.

Conclusion: Symptoms of jaundice and pruritus are common, and computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are very valuable in detecting Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatectomy surgery for type III hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor) can be performed in terminal Hospitals.
Kết hợp nội soi lồng ngực và nội soi thực quản bóc u cơ dưới niêm mạc thực quản
Authors: Ho Huu Thien
Published: March 2024

TÓM TẮT

Mục tiêu: Báo cáo phương pháp điều trị mới bằng cách kết hợp nội soi lồng ngực và nội soi thực quản như một phương tiện hướng dẫn bóc khối u dưới niêm mạc thực quản trong việc ngăn ngừa tổn thương niêm mạc.

'Đối tượng, phương pháp: Báo cáo 6 bệnh nhân u cơ trơn thực quản được phẫu thuật liên tiếp từ tháng 1/2022 đến tháng 1/2023, trong đó có 5 nam và 1 nữ với độ tuổi trung bình là 46,66 ± 15,34 (28 - 63).

Kết quả: Năm bệnh nhân có một khối u cơ trơn và một bệnh nhân có 2 khối u cơ trơn liền kề. Chiều dài khối u dài nhất trung bình 3,21 ± 1,76 cm (2,2 - 7,0). Cả 6 bệnh nhân đều được phẫu thuật nội soi lồng ngực bên phải dưới sự giám sát nội soi thực quản. Sinh thiết tức thời cho thấy u cơ trơn ở cả 6 bệnh nhân. Không có bệnh nhân nào phải chuyển sang mổ mở hoặc cắt thực quản qua nội soi lồng ngực. Một bệnh nhân bị thủng niêm mạc trong quá trình phẫu thuật đã được khâu lại dưới giám sát và kiểm tra của nội soi thực quản. Thời gian phẫu thuật trung bình là 111,66 phút ± 24,62 (90 - 180 phút). Không có bệnh nhân nào tử vong. Không có bệnh nhân nào bị viêm phổi hoặc dò thực quản sau mổ. Thời gian nằm viện sau mổ trung bình là 7,16 ± 3,43 ngày. Ngoài ra, thời gian rút ống thông dạ dày và rút ống dẫn lưu ngực lần lượt là 2,66 ngày và 1,83 ngày.

Kết luận: Kết hợp phẫu thuật nội soi lồng ngực và nội soi thực quản để bóc u cơ dưới niêm mạc thực quản là khả thi và an toàn. Tuy nhiên, cần nghiên cứu trên số lượng lớn bệnh nhân để có đánh giá chính xác hơn về phương pháp này.

ABSTRACT

Thoracoscopic enucleation of esophageal leiomyoma in combination with esophageal endoscopy

Aims: To report a new approach by combining thoracoscopy and esophagoscopy as a means of guidance to dissect esophageal submucosal tumors in preventing mucosal damage.

Methods: A total of 6 esophageal leiomyoma patients were consecutively operated on from January 2022 to January 2023, of which 5 were men and 1 woman with an average age of 46.66 ± 15.34 (28 - 63).

Results: Five patients had a single leiomyoma and one patient had 2 adjacent leiomyomas. The longest tumor length averaged 3.21 ± 1.76 cm (2.2 - 7.0). All 6 patients underwent right - sided thoracoscopic surgery under esophageal endoscopic supervision. Frozen biopsy showed leiomyoma in all 6 patients. No patient needed conversion to open surgery or thoracoscopic esophagectomy. One patient had a mucosal perforation during surgery that was sutured. The average surgery time is 111.66 minutes ± 24.62 (90 - 180 minutes). No patient died. No patient had pneumonia or esophageal leakage postoperatively. The average postoperative hospital stay was 7.16 ± 3.43 days. In addition, the time of gastric tube placement and chest tube placement were 2.66 days and 1.83 days, respectively.

Conclusion: Combining thoracoscopic and esophageal endoscopic surgery to remove esophageal submucosal myoma is feasible and safe. However, research on a large number of patients is needed to have a more accurate assessment of this method.
Creativity and Wellbeing
Authors: Upadhyay Geeta
Published: March 2024

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Little Red Dots: An Abundant Population of Faint Active Galactic Nuclei at z ∼ 5 Revealed by the EIGER and FRESCO JWST Surveys
Authors: Matthee Jorryt , Naidu Rohan P. , Brammer Gabriel , Chisholm John , Eilers Anna-Christina , Goulding Andy , Greene Jenny , Kashino Daichi , Labbe Ivo , Lilly Simon J. , Mackenzie Ruari , Oesch Pascal A. , Weibel Andrea , Wuyts Stijn , Xiao Mengyuan , Bordoloi Rongmon , Bouwens Rychard , van Dokkum Pieter , Illingworth Garth , Kramarenko Ivan , Maseda Michael V. , Mason Charlotte , Meyer Romain A. , Nelson Erica J. , Reddy Naveen A. , Shivaei Irene , Simcoe Robert A. , Yue Minghao
Published: March 2024

Characterizing the prevalence and properties of faint active galactic nuclei (AGNs) in the early Universe is key for understanding the formation of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and determining their role in cosmic reionization. We perform a spectroscopic search for broad Hα emitters at z ≈ 4–6 using deep JWST/NIRCam imaging and wide field slitless spectroscopy from the EIGER and FRESCO surveys. We identify 20 Hα lines at z = 4.2–5.5 that have broad components with line widths from ∼1200–3700 km s−1, contributing ∼30%–90% of the total line flux. We interpret these broad components as being powered by accretion onto SMBHs with implied masses ∼107–8
M
⊙. In the UV luminosity range M
UV,AGN+host = −21 to −18, we measure number densities of ≈10−5 cMpc−3. This is an order of magnitude higher than expected from extrapolating quasar UV luminosity functions (LFs). Yet, such AGN are found in only <1% of star-forming galaxies at z ∼ 5. The number density discrepancy is much lower when compared to the broad Hα LF. The SMBH mass function agrees with large cosmological simulations. In two objects, we detect complex Hα profiles that we tentatively interpret as caused by absorption signatures from dense gas fueling SMBH growth and outflows. We may be witnessing early AGN feedback that will clear dust-free pathways through which more massive blue quasars are seen. We uncover a strong correlation between reddening and the fraction of total galaxy luminosity arising from faint AGN. This implies that early SMBH growth is highly obscured and that faint AGN are only minor contributors to cosmic reionization.
Case Report: Is Intravenous Immunoglobulin Important when Used Together with Pulse Steroid! Complete recovery within 1 Month of Pediatric Patient Diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis
Authors: Faraj Neda , AlHawiti Manal , AlGosi Sarah
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Pediatric acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a potentially devastating condition with variable outcomes and presents significant demands on health and social care resources.
CASE PRESENTATION: The patient in the present study was a 9-year-old boy, unknown to have chronic diseases. He was presented to Maternity and Children Hospital, Tabuk, with a history of acute progressive onset of unsteady gait and imbalance with pictures of encephalopathy. “Change level of consciousness” for >1 week, preceded by fever and upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. Physical findings were very suggestive and consistent with ATM. Diagnosis was confirmed by blood investigations, lumbar puncture analysis, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain, and spine. The analysis of lumbar puncture (cerebrospinal fluid) showed high white blood cells count and high protein level “more than 500.” The findings of MRI brain and spine were consistent with TM. The treatment was done initially with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) by a dose of 2 g/kg divided over 2–4 days; followed by a dose of IV pulse steroid, 30 mg/kg/dose of methylprednisolone once a day for 3 days, with close monitor. The patient had a full physical and radiological recovery within less than one month. In conclusion, IVIG showed a significant role in the management of ATM together with steroid.
CONCLUSION: IVIG showed a significant role in the management of ATM and could be used as a supportive treatment together with IV pulse steroid. IVIG showed a good efficacy with no serious complications.
Corrigendum: Hu H et al. (2023) Taxonomic and phylogenetic characterisations of six species of Pleosporales (in Didymosphaeriaceae, Roussoellaceae and Nigrogranaceae) from China. MycoKeys 100: 123–151. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.100.109423
Authors: Hu Hongmin , He Minghui , Wu Youpeng , Long Sihan , Zhang Xu , Liu Lili , Shen Xiangchun , Wijayawardene Nalin N. , Meng Zebin , Long Qingde , Kang Jichuan , Li Qirui
Published: March 2024

Four new species, Xynobius azonius sp. nov., X. brevifemora sp. nov., X. duoferus sp. nov., and X. stipitoides sp. nov., are described and illustrated, and one species X. geniculatus (Thomson, 1895) is newly reported from South Korea. Xynobius geniculatus (Thomson, 1895) is redescribed and illustrated, and a new combination, Xynobius (Stigmatopoea) cubitalis (Fischer, 1959), comb. nov. is suggested. An identification key to the Xynobius species known from South Korea is provided.
Molière et le plaisir de jouer
Authors: Podalydès Denis , Sarthou-Lajus Nathalie
Published: March 2024

Jouer Molière ne semble faire qu’un avec le plaisir de jouer pour l’acteur et metteur en scène Denis Podalydès, auteur d’un récent ouvrage sur le grand dramaturge français, En jouant, en écrivant. Molière & Cie (Seuil, 2023). Actuellement en tournée pour Le Tartuffe ou l’Hypocrite , le sociétaire de la Comédie-Française explique pourquoi, depuis l’enfance, il ne cesse de revenir aux pièces de Molière, à la puissance comique et tragique de cette œuvre.
Associations Among Psychological Resilience, Self-Esteem, Social Support, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors in Adolescents Receiving Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Authors: Huang Lijuan , Hou Dandan , Xiao Qingqing , Huang Xuehua
Published: March 2024

Purpose:

To explore associations among psychological resilience, self-esteem, social support, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors in adolescents receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

Method:

In this cross-sectional study, 505 Chinese adolescents (aged 10 to 19 years) receiving inpatient psychiatric care completed a general characteristics questionnaire, the Psychological Resilience Scale (PRS), Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale (CASSS). Statistical tests were used to compare NSSI incidence, scale scores, and factors influencing NSSI.

Results:

The incidence rate of NSSI was 77.82% (
n
= 393). Total and dimension scores on the PRS, SES, and CASSS in the NSSI group were significantly lower than those in the non-NSSI group (
p
< 0.01). Binary logistic multifactorial regression analysis showed that participants who were female and aged 10 to 14 years were more prone to NSSI behavior (
p
< 0.05). Having close friends, high parental expectations, and moderate to high self-esteem were protective factors for NSSI behavior (
p
< 0.05).

Conclusion:

Nursing personnel should prioritize enhancing psychological resilience, self-esteem, and social support in adolescents receiving inpatient psychiatric care to mitigate the risk of NSSI and ensure the safety of hospitalized individuals. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62
(9), 47–54.]
A discrete extension of the Burr-Hatke distribution: Generalized hypergeometric functions, different inference techniques, simulation ranking with modeling and analysis of sustainable count data
Authors: Alqahtani Khaled M. , El-Morshedy Mahmoud , Shahen Hend S. , Eliwa Mohamed S.
Published: March 2024

The intertwining relationship between sustainability and discrete probability distributions found its significance in decision-making processes and risk assessment frameworks. Count data modeling and its practical applications have gained attention in numerous research studies. This investigation focused on a particular discrete distribution characterized by a single parameter obtained through the survival discretization method. Statistical attributes of this distribution were accurately explicated using generalized hypergeometric functions. The unveiled characteristics highlighted its suitability for analyzing data displaying "right-skewed" asymmetry and possessing extended "heavy" tails. Its failure rate function effectively addressed scenarios marked by a consistent decrease in rates. Furthermore, it proved to be a valuable tool for probabilistic modeling of over-dispersed data. The study introduced various estimation methods such as maximum product of spacings, Anderson-Darling, right-tail Anderson-Darling, maximum likelihood, least-squares, weighted least-squares, percentile, and Cramer-Von-Mises, offering comprehensive explanations. A ranking simulation study was conducted to evaluate the performance of these estimators, employing ranking techniques to identify the most effective estimator across different sample sizes. Finally, real-world sustainability engineering and medical datasets were analyzed to demonstrate the significance and application of the newly introduced model.
Photogrammétrie et analyse de surface des modèles 3D pour l'étude des supports épigraphiques des inscriptions antiques de Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaucluse, France)
Authors: Roux Elsa
Published: March 2024

Plusieurs inscriptions antiques de Vaison-la-Romaine ont fait l’objet de relevés photogrammétriques assez précis pour pouvoir observer les traces d’outils et réaliser une étude comparative. Dans le cadre de cette présentation, nous allons revenir en détail sur deux inscriptions découvertes en 1912 dans les hyposcaenia du théâtre antique de Vasio Vocontorium : l’inscription en l’honneur de Claude divinisé (ILGN 205a) et l’inscription en l’honneur de Britannicus César (CAG, 84/1, p. 237, no 250). Ce projet est basé sur l’étude de toutes les traces d’outils, d’usures, ou autres altérations. Les facsimilés numériques issus de la photogrammétrie offrent de nouvelles possibilités pour cette étude. Il est possible d’intervenir sur les modèles afin de produire des analyses de surfaces, de visualiser certains détails et d’obtenir de meilleurs rendus. Ces observations livrent non seulement des renseignements sur le travail des artisans et sur les méthodes de confection, mais témoignent également de l’ensemble des étapes de « vie » des supports épigraphiques, avant et après la gravure des textes. Cette étude a permis de démontrer que les deux inscriptions ont été réalisées par un même artisan. Cette démonstration vient également nourrir les débats sur la datation du corpus et son intégration au sein du théâtre.
The degradation of metal sheets in polychrome sculptures: the “applied brocades” of Savoy
Authors: Pinto Ariane , Poline Victor , Bouvier Caroline , Bordet Pierre , Blanc Nils , Fabre Frédéric , Lelong Florence , Martinetto Pauline
Published: March 2024

At the end of the Middle Ages, “applied brocade” was one of the most sophisticated ways of imitating prestigious textiles, using pigments, organic materials, and metallic sheets (tin and gilding). This article is dedicated to the study of “applied brocades” observed on 6 religious statues from the Savoy Duchy, where a severe degradation of the metallic parts has been systematically detected. The elucidation of the mechanisms of the metal sheet degradation is crucial for a better understanding of the ancient manufacturing techniques as well as for the selection of the best restorations. This article is based on a multi-analytical approach involving non-invasive and in situ analytical techniques (XRD, XRF), synchrotron imaging on micro-samples (CT-XRD), and analyses on cross-samples (SEM-EDX, and ToF-SIMS). Tin foil analyses show no evidence of metallic tin, but demonstrate the presence of two types of tin alteration products indicative of an atmospheric corrosion: romarchite (SnO) and cassiterite (SnO2). XRD pattern treatments highlight the average crystalline size of both corrosion products: about 10 nm for SnO2 and 50 µm for SnO. Cassiterite is also present in larger proportions than romarchite. The gildings show the presence of both gold and silver. The atmospheric corrosion of silver has been identified as AgCl.
Inspecter les zones d’altitude : programme TAHMM ou le développement d’une procédure multi-source pour la prospection archéologique des terrains d’altitude
Authors: Calastrenc Carine , Baleux François , Laurent Antoine , Llubes Muriel , Philippe Magali , Poirier Nicolas , Rendu Christine
Published: March 2024

Jusqu’à ces trente dernières années, les zones de montagne ont été considérées comme immuables. Leurs modes d’accès et de gestion, leurs dynamiques d’évolution et les pratiques agro-pastorales étaient jusque-là perçus atones. Il a fallu la mise en place d’un dialogue entre les sciences humaines (archéologie, histoire, ethnologie) et naturelles (anthracologie, palynologie) et l’insertion de nouveaux outils (DGPS – Digital Global Positionning System – et SIG – Système d’Information Géographique) pour que ces territoires soient considérés différemment. Aujourd'hui, les montagnes font l'objet de questionnements interdisciplinaires qui révèlent des histoires longues et complexes. Préalable indispensable à toute recherche archéologique, la prospection en haute montagne présente des spécificités et des enjeux qui lui sont propres : limitation d’accès, forte variabilité de perception des infrastructures. Se pose alors la question de savoir comment, pratiquement, systématiser les acquisitions, pour arriver à traiter de plus vastes territoires et enrichir l'information pour parvenir à détecter tous les aménagements qui échappent actuellement aux yeux des archéologues. Les avancées technologiques, la diversification et la miniaturisation des capteurs, la démocratisation des drones et les progrès en matière d'ergonomie informatique permettent aujourd’hui de réfléchir à la mise en place d'une nouvelle procédure d'acquisition, de traitement et de fusion des données. C'est ce que fait le programme de recherche TAHMM (Télédétection Archéologique en Haute et Moyenne Montagne) depuis 2018 autour de quatre zones ateliers situées en Occitanie et Nouvelle Aquitaine. Par le développement d'une approche multi-source à haute résolution spatiale, spectrale, radiométrique et temporelle, il vise à optimiser la détection des vestiges archéologiques en milieux d’altitude durant la phase de prospection.
État des lieux de l’archéométrie : un aperçu des études présentées lors du XXIIIe colloque du GMPCA à Chambéry (France) en 2022
Authors: Chalmin Emilie , Pinto Ariane , Savin Marie-Claire
Published: March 2024

L’organisation du XXIIIe colloque « Archéométrie » du GMPCA à Chambéry (France) en mai 2022 a été l’occasion de rassembler les acteurs de la recherche en archéométrie avec pour ambition d’illustrer les apports des approches intégratives dans l’étude des sites archéologiques et dans la formalisation de nouveaux concepts, comme celui de la biographie de l’objet. Cet article présente un aperçu des études présentées et introduit cette réflexion sur les approches intégratives au travers des différentes contributions issues des conférences et des posters rassemblés dans ce numéro de la revue d’ArcheoSciences – Revue d’archéométrie. Il s’agit ici d’aborder le polymorphisme de l’archéométrie et de rendre compte de la diversité des méthodes et méthodologies mises en œuvre sur un vaste panel d’objets d’étude issus du passé répondant à des problématiques anthropocentrées permettant d’accéder à une meilleure connaissance des sociétés passées et de répondre aux enjeux de conservation et de restauration actuels de ces objets qui font patrimoine.
Index sans frontières
Authors: Baudry Hervé
Published: March 2024

Dans l’histoire de la censure d’Ancien Régime en France, on en sait encore trop peu sur la production et la circulation des catalogues de livres interdits non français. Comme l’a écrit Jean-Louis Quantin en 2015, « une étude à part devra étudier le rôle que, faute d’un Index national, tint alors l’Index romain ». Encore faut-il pouvoir déterminer la place que ce type d’ouvrage (il y a des index) a pu occuper dans l’espace des usages bibliologiques, en particulier des contrôles directs sur la circulation des livres et la lecture des textes. Le présent travail s’attache à présenter les données concernant la circulation des index conçus et produits en particulier en Espagne et à Rome, ainsi que leur reproduction sur le territoire français, permettant ainsi de mieux cerner quelques éléments clefs touchant aux questions des usages et de l’efficience des pratiques de contrôle, notamment par la microcensure.
Une « abomination si exécrable »
Authors: Fontana Paolo
Published: March 2024

Dans cet article, à travers la documentation conservée dans les archives de la Congrégation pour la Doctrine de la Foi à Rome, nous examinons l’histoire des convulsionnaires jansénistes en France dans la première moitié du XVIIIe siècle. On note en particulier comment la documentation des archives montre les relations entre la nonciature à Paris, l’Inquisition et la Secrétairerie d’État telles qu’elles s’organisaient dans le traitement de la question convulsionnaire. Les jansénistes convulsionnaires sont définis comme des imposteurs, des fourbes, des frénétiques, des fanatiques, des fous, des mercenaires à gages, dans un vocabulaire qui mêle médecine, théâtre, criminalité, passant progressivement de la théologie au contrôle de la société. Ce vocabulaire, qui exclut le recours à des catégories démonologiques comme la possession, déjà mises de côté par l’Inquisition, est partagé avec le Saint-Office par les jansénistes français critiques du mouvement convulsionnaire, ses miracles, ses miraculés et ses prophètes.
L’ancien gallicanisme au péril du combat antilibéral de la papauté intransigeante
Authors: De Franceschi Sylvio Hermann
Published: March 2024

Entre juin 1850 et décembre 1852, une succession de condamnations romaines frappe des ouvrages publiés en France et manifeste la volonté du Saint-Siège de mener une offensive brutale à l’encontre des doctrines gallicanes et régalistes. Dans le dispositif de riposte du magistère romain, la Congrégation de l’Index a été lourdement sollicitée. La proscription de la Theologia dogmatica et moralis de Louis Bailly le 7 décembre 1852 constitue le point d’orgue d’une campagne qui a vu la proscription du Manuale compendium de l’abbé Lequeux et de l’Histoire de l’Église de France de l’abbé Guettée.
Performing Khaleejiness on Instagram: Authenticity, hybridity, and belonging
Authors: Stokes Corinne
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the work of a group of Gulf-based Instagram influencers in order to examine the top-down diversity discourses with which they engage, and the way in which their performances affirm or challenge these discourses. I draw on a series of comedic skits that depict everyday encounters with linguistic and cultural difference, focusing in particular on videos that foreground instances of identification of the self and others. Both the themes the influencers explore and the ways in which they pose them inspire active debate among commenters, making the videos a significant site for public negotiation of linguistic and social dimensions of Khaleejiness. Through detailed analysis of the videos and their associated comment sections, I argue that the influencers’ work promotes a cosmopolitan Khaleeji identity with room for espousing both authenticity and hybridity.
The Dubai Effect: From Egyptocentricism to Gulf-based Pan-Arabism in Arab Pop Songs
Authors: Nedjat-Haiem Richard
Published: March 2024

This article delves into the concept of "Pluri-Arabism" within the context of modern Arab pop music, using Dubai as a metaphor for cultural diversity and examining its impact on the maintenance of regional Arab identities. It discusses the evolving landscape of Arab pop culture, which has seen a shift away from the Egyptian cultural dominance towards a more diverse representation of linguistic and cultural representations. Through case studies of artists like Assala Nasri and Balqees Fathi, the article explores how performers from various Arab regions are redefining cultural centers, challenging the traditional notion of Cairo as the sole hub of Arab music. Additionally, the role of satellite channels as well as digital platforms in reshaping the financing and dissemination of contemporary Arab pop culture is analyzed. Looking ahead, the article considers the potential future developments in the Arab music and media industries, particularly in light of Riyadh's efforts to establish itself as a cultural leader in the region.
“Visible invisibility”: from traditional ṭaggāgāt to Samra female pop stars, representations and performativity of race and gender in the northern Arabian Peninsula
Authors: Houssais Coline
Published: March 2024

This article looks at how race and gender are represented and performed as far as female Sumr (brown skinned) performers in the northern Arabian Peninsula are concerned, from traditional ṭaggāgāt (wedding singers) to contemporary pop stars. Its main thesis is that musical entertainment over the centuries has been conducted by Sumr on the basis that it was not deemed suitable by the cultural orthodoxy of the time, and that therefore only individuals and communities located at the margins of society, such as the Sumr then, could be associated with it. By doing so their position within northern Arabian societies became one of integrated marginality, and, when the repertoire performed predominantly by Sumr became a key element of the patrimonialization of cultural heritage in the context of national identities definition conducted by newly independent states, they became the object of visible invisibility. A phenomenon that exists to this day, including in other spheres of the music industry.
Du #Chadolf #Kitler au #NeinNeinCat : réinterpréter le nazisme au prisme des chatons mignons
Authors: Simon Justine
Published: March 2024

Dans un contexte de circulation débordante d'images violentes, cet article analyse les mécanismes d'appropriation, de reformulation, de partage et d'interprétation de l'imagerie de chats à la petite moustache noire ou à la patte avant-droite levée faisant référence au Führer du Reich allemand, qui envahissent les réseaux socionumériques. À partir d'une méthodologie hybride alliant analyse du discours numérique et étude de la réception, la vira­ lité du #Chadolf#Kitler est examinée afin de saisir les dangers et les enjeux de ces pratiques participatives, oscillant entre aliénation nazie mémétique et dénonciation de la violence.
Global Impact of Carbon Emissions and Strategies for Its Management
Authors: Garg Amar Prakash , Chaudhary Monika , Garg Chitwan
Published: March 2024

Climate change is a major threat to the survival of life on this planet. It is the major cause of environmental damage besides the accumulation of pollutants, increasing plastic, polythene and e-waste, global warming, and increasing carbon emissions. The increasing use of fossil fuels is resulting in increased amounts of carbon emission and greenhouse gases (GHG), rising temperature, toxic gases, increasing temperature, and air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere. The weather has changed significantly over the past five decades and particularly during the last 5-10 years, from polls to the tropics. With its impact on numerous elements of the ecological, environmental, socio-political, and socio-economic disciplines, climate change (CC) is a multilateral complicated international issue. It is a worldwide threat that has started to strain several industries including agriculture, humans, animals, and biodiversity. In addition to the size of the shift, the likelihood that it will become irreversible determines how harmful human-induced climate change will be.
Global Impact of Plastic Pollution and Its Management for Sustainable Development
Authors: Chaudhary Monika , Garg Amar Prakash
Published: March 2024

Plastic pollution is a global occurrence from villages to urban, farms to deserts, deep oceans to mountaintops, tropical landfills to arctic snow including in food chain. Over the past 60 years, there has been a steady build-up of plastic garbage on land and ocean's surface, mainly because of the unplanned, unrestricted use of plastic in routine use, non-cycling and use and throw habit of a common man. As usage of this strong and cheap material has increased over the past few decades, the waste problem has gotten worse because of non-biodegradation in nature. Since the turn of the century, the amount of plastic produced worldwide has quadrupled, reaching over 400 million metric tonnes annually in 2021. While plastic items typically have a lifespan of ten years, depending on their composition and method of disposal, plastics can take up to 500 years to degrade. The environment is harmed by the removal of all this plastic. Only 16% of plastics are recycled; the remainder is either disposed of in landfills or burned.
Digital Innovation in the Service Sector
Authors: Hassan Viana Imad , Basheer Shakeel , Mir Faizan Ashraf , Abou Fayad Simon Georges
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores digital innovation in the service sector and its impact on customer experiences. It covers the drivers and enablers of digital innovation, emphasizing the role of technologies like AI, data analytics, and mobile apps in transforming interactions. Case studies highlight successful implementations, while challenges such as privacy and change management are discussed. The chapter also explores emerging trends like blockchain, IoT, and VR. A customer-centric approach is emphasized, stressing the importance of understanding and meeting customer needs. Practical recommendations are provided for organizations to embark on their digital innovation journey, including strategic planning, talent acquisition, and fostering an innovative culture. Overall, the chapter offers a roadmap for businesses to leverage digital technologies and revolutionize customer experiences in today's digital era.
Tourism in the Metaverse
Authors: Rosário Albérico Travassos , Dias Joana Carmo
Published: March 2024

Metaverse tourism is an emerging concept that refers to the practice of exploring and experiencing virtual worlds and digital environments. It offers a wide range of immersive experiences, social interactions, and exploration opportunities. In the metaverse, tourists can visit and interact with various virtual destinations, which can be designed to replicate real-world locations, historical periods, fantasy realms, or entirely new and imaginative landscapes. Tourists can embark on virtual adventures, solve puzzles, or participate in multiplayer games with people worldwide. It is important to note that the metaverse concept is still evolving, and the extent of its development and adoption may vary over time. However, as technology advances and virtual experiences become more immersive, metaverse tourism will likely become an increasingly popular and accessible form of travel and exploration. Based on the above, the authors intend to systematically review the bibliometric literature on tourism in the metaverse using the Scopus database with the analysis of 75 academic and/or scientific documents
Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts of CBDCs
Authors: Shilina Sasha
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the multifaceted impacts of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) across the economic, social, and environmental domains. It investigates their potential to boost financial inclusion, streamlines transactions, and transforms monetary policy, while also addressing privacy issues, digital literacy, and environmental considerations. The chapter underscores the need for regulatory oversight, technology choices, and privacy safeguards, alongside strategies for education, equitable access, and environmental sustainability. The conclusion identifies future research areas, emphasizing the pivotal role of CBDCs in reshaping the global financial landscape.