bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Telmessos AW-4 Rock Tomb: Its Place and Importance Among Lycian Rock Tombs with Its Architecture and Iconography
Authors: YILMAZ ERKOVAN Nisa
Published: July 2024

Telmessos, situated between Lycia and Caria in the western region, boasts a rich history dating back to the BronzeAge. Specifically, the city Telebehi in Lycian houses distinctive rock tombs exemplifying the craftsmanship of theregion, noteworthy for their facade arrangements. This analysis focuses on the AW-4 rock tomb in the AmynthasRock necropolis. The tomb features a bedrock-carved facade with two panels, a niche in the front, and an inscriptionand figured relief on its walls. Traces of a sliding door, common in Lycian tombs, are evident at the entrance. Theinterior includes a U-shaped arrangement of three kline, serving as a resting place for the deceased. Unique data onthe region's rock grave tradition is provided by the Lycian inscription and iconographic description accompanyingthe tomb.
Editorial : Boletim Regional, Urbano e Ambiental (BRUA) : n. 25, jan./jun. 2021
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Wagner de A.
Published: July 2024

Nos dias atuais, qualquer discussão sobre economia e desenvolvimento deve abordar os impactos duradouros da pandemia do coronavírus, que afetou a saúde e a economia global de forma desigual entre as Unidades da Federação (UFs). Embora o boletim não trate diretamente dos efeitos da pandemia no Brasil, destaca-se a importância de analisar o crescimento nacional e as desigualdades regionais. O progresso tecnológico e a infraestrutura sustentável são fundamentais para o crescimento econômico e a qualidade de vida. Além disso, a coordenação de políticas regionais e urbanas, incluindo transporte, saneamento e habitação, é crucial. O Brasil enfrenta desafios relacionados à pressão sobre alimentos e matérias-primas, com destaque para as relações comerciais com a China, que influenciam diretamente o PIB brasileiro.
Editorial : Boletim Regional, Urbano e Ambiental (BRUA) : n. 26, jul./dez. 2021
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Wagner de A.
Published: July 2024

A desaceleração econômica global e brasileira devido à pandemia de Covid-19 foi causada por ações governamentais de confinamento e um comportamento conservador dos investidores, agravando uma economia já estagnada. A 26ª edição do Boletim Regional, Urbano e Ambiental aborda os impactos da Covid-19 em diversas regiões do Brasil, analisando o comportamento dos investimentos, a agropecuária, e o meio ambiente. Destaque para a análise das finanças públicas das Unidades da Federação (UFs), a irregularidade dos investimentos no Brasil, desigualdades tecnológicas na agricultura, e políticas ambientais municipais. A edição também explora a estratégia de vacinação nas fronteiras brasileiras e o impacto do trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
Subsídios e proteção comercial agrícolas nos Estados Unidos
Authors: Freitas Rogério Edivaldo
Published: July 2024

Este artigo aborda a delicada questão dos subsídios e proteção comercial agrícolas, historicamente desafiadora nas negociações comerciais globais. Embora tenha havido avanços na Rodada Uruguai, a falta de um acordo abrangente na Rodada Doha levou à proliferação de acordos bilaterais, especialmente pelos Estados Unidos. O Brasil, um importante protagonista no comércio internacional de alimentos, enfrenta os impactos dessas políticas. O estudo analisa a trajetória dos subsídios agrícolas dos EUA e a proteção comercial, oferecendo insights relevantes para formuladores de políticas públicas e privadas. As seções subsequentes detalham a importância dos EUA no cenário agrícola mundial, a metodologia utilizada, os resultados obtidos e as conclusões finais.
La mirada smithiana sobre la felicidad, el bienestar, la desigualdad y el Estado
Authors: Hill Lisa
Published: July 2024

En tiempos de turbulentos cambios sociales y económicos, Adam Smith buscó entender en qué forma el éxito de las sociedades comerciales modernas debía ser considerado. Al hacerlo, redefinió el concepto de bienestar nacional y la idea general de un Estado exitoso. Estas nuevas concepciones se ven reflejadas en las soluciones que Smith ofreció para los problemas más apremiantes de desigualdad propios de su tiempo: la disminución de la pobreza, la inseguridad alimentaria, la explotación de clases, los deteriorados niveles de educación y la esclavitud. Se trata de situaciones que pusieron a prueba los límites de su fe, tanto en el mercado como en la intervención del Estado. En dicho proceso terminó revelando que era menos libertario y partidario del laissez faire de lo que habitualmente se cree, pero también menos progresista de lo que algunos intelectuales han sugerido. En efecto, la mirada de Smith estaba plagada de tensiones e incluso de contradicciones internas. Sin embargo, es posible concluir que el filósofo puede describirse de todos modos como un intelectual profundamente comprometido con el libre mercado y con la sociedad comercial, aunque también con el sistema de clases.
Capital, interés y usura: tensiones y continuidades entre la escolástica franciscana y Adam Smith
Authors: Perpere Viñuales Álvaro
Published: July 2024

En este artículo intentaré establecer una relación entre las ideas del fraile franciscano del siglo XIII, Pedro Juan Olivi, y las ideas de Adam Smith sobre el dinero, el capital y la usura, tal como se analizan en La riqueza de las naciones. Olivi fue probablemente el primer pensador que introdujo el concepto de capital para analizar la vida económica y, en especial, el trabajo de los mercaderes. En su De Contractibus apeló a esta idea al abordar la difícil cuestión del dinero y la usura, tratando de saber si era moralmente lícito prestar dinero a los mercaderes y ganar algún tipo de interés con él. Aunque la posición tradicional era contraria al cobro de intereses, considerado moralmente ilícito, Olivi comprendió que esto debía reevaluarse en vistas de defender el trabajo de los mercaderes. Así, para resolver esta difícil tensión entre dinero, usura y vida comercial, Olivi desarrolló algunas ideas que fueron luego continuadas en los siglos siguientes, primero entre otros franciscanos pero luego por otros intelectuales, como Grotius y Pufendorf. Si mi hipótesis es correcta, las ideas de Adam Smith sobre el dinero, el capital y la usura están respondiendo, especialmente en algunos pasajes de RN, a ciertos problemas plan-teados por esta tradición. Sin duda, las ideas de Smith acerca de este tema no pueden ser concebidas como un simple desarrollo de la tradición escolástica franciscana. Pero, por otro lado, creo que una revisión de esta tradición puede ayudarnos a desplegar nuevas perspectivas sobre la obra de Smith.
oMEGACat. II. Photometry and Proper Motions for 1.4 Million Stars in Omega Centauri and Its Rotation in the Plane of the Sky
Authors: Häberle Maximilian , Neumayer N. , Bellini A. , Libralato M. , Clontz C. , Seth A. C. , Nitschai M. S. , Kamann S. , Alfaro-Cuello M. , Anderson J. , Dreizler S. , Feldmeier-Krause A. , Kacharov N. , Latour M. , Milone A. P. , Pechetti R. , van de Ven G. , Voggel K.
Published: July 2024

Omega Centauri (ω Cen) is the most massive globular cluster of the Milky Way. It is thought to be the nucleus of an accreted dwarf galaxy because of its high mass and its complex stellar populations. To decipher its formation history and study its dynamics, we created the most comprehensive kinematic catalog for its inner region, by analyzing both archival and new Hubble Space Telescope (HST) data. Our catalog contains 1,395,781 proper-motion measurements out to the half-light radius of the cluster (

∼
5.0
′

) and down to m
F625W ≈ 25 mag. The typical baseline for our proper-motion measurements is 20 yr, leading to a median 1D proper motion precision of ∼11 μas yr−1 for stars with m
F625W ≈ 18 mag, with even better precision (∼6.6 μas yr−1) achieved in the extensively observed centermost (

r
<
1.5
′

) region. In addition to our astrometric measurements, we also obtained precise HST photometry in seven filters spanning from the ultraviolet to the near-infrared. This allows detailed color–magnitude diagram studies and separation of the multiple stellar populations of the cluster. In this work, we describe the data reduction used to obtain both the photometric and the proper-motion measurements. We also illustrate the creation and the content of our catalog, which is made publicly available. Finally, we present measurements of the plane-of-sky rotation of ω Cen in the previously unprobed inner few arcminutes and a precise measurement of the inclination, i = 43.°9 ± 1.°3.
symfind
: Addressing the Fragility of Subhalo Finders and Revealing the Durability of Subhalos
Authors: Mansfield Philip , Darragh-Ford Elise , Wang Yunchong , Nadler Ethan O. , Diemer Benedikt , Wechsler Risa H.
Published: July 2024

A major question in ΛCDM is what this theory actually predicts for the properties of subhalo populations. Subhalos are difficult to accurately simulate and to find within simulations, and this propagates into uncertainty in theoretical predictions for satellite galaxies. We present Symfind, a new particle-tracking-based subhalo finder, and demonstrate that it can track subhalos to orders-of-magnitude lower masses than commonly used halo-finding tools, with a focus on Rockstar and consistent-trees. These longer survival times mean that at a fixed peak subhalo mass, we find ≈ 15%–40% more subhalos within the virial radius, R
vir, and ≈35%–120% more subhalos within R
vir/4 in the Symphony dark-matter-only simulation suite. More subhalos are found as the resolution is increased, in contrast to the Rockstar halo finder, which appears to be converged at smaller subhalo counts. We perform extensive numerical testing. In agreement with idealized simulations, we show that the

v
max

, the maximum circular velocity, is systematically biased low until high resolutions (n
peak ≳ 3 × 104) are achieved, but that mass loss itself can be resolved at much more modest resolutions (n
peak ≳ 4 × 103). We show that Rockstar converges to false solutions for the mass function, radial distribution, and disruption masses of subhalos. We argue that our new method can trace resolved subhalos until the point of typical galaxy disruption without invoking post hoc orphan modeling. We outline a concrete set of steps for determining whether other subhalo finders meet the same criteria. We publicly release Symfind catalogs and particle data for the Symphony simulation suite at http://web.stanford.edu/group/gfc/symphony.
UVCANDELS: The Role of Dust on the Stellar Mass–Size Relation of Disk Galaxies at 0.5 ≤ z ≤ 3.0
Authors: Nedkova Kalina V. , Rafelski Marc , Teplitz Harry I. , Mehta Vihang , DeGroot Laura , Ravindranath Swara , Alavi Anahita , Beckett Alexander , Grogin Norman A. , Häußler Boris , Koekemoer Anton M. , Oyarzún Grecco A. , Prichard Laura , Revalski Mitchell , Snyder Gregory F. , Sunnquist Ben , Wang Xin , Windhorst Rogier A. , Chartab Nima , Conselice Christopher J. , Guo Yicheng , Hathi Nimish , Hayes Matthew J. , Ji Zhiyuan , Kim Keunho J. , Lucas Ray A. , Mobasher Bahram , O’Connell Robert W. , Sattari Zahra , Smith Brent M. , Taamoli Sina , Yung L. Y. Aaron ,   the UVCANDELS Team
Published: July 2024

We use the Ultraviolet Imaging of the Cosmic Assembly Near-infrared Deep Extragalactic Legacy Survey fields (UVCANDELS) to measure half-light radii in the rest-frame far-UV for ∼16,000 disk-like galaxies over 0.5 ≤ z ≤ 3. We compare these results to rest-frame optical sizes that we measure in a self-consistent way and find that the stellar mass–size relation of disk galaxies is steeper in the rest-frame UV than in the optical across our entire redshift range. We show that this is mainly driven by massive galaxies (≳1010
M
⊙), which we find to also be among the most dusty. Our results are consistent with the literature and have commonly been interpreted as evidence of inside-out growth wherein galaxies form their central structures first. However, they could also suggest that the centers of massive galaxies are more heavily attenuated than their outskirts. We distinguish between these scenarios by modeling and selecting galaxies at z = 2 from the VELA simulation suite in a way that is consistent with UVCANDELS. We show that the effects of dust alone can account for the size differences we measure at z = 2. This indicates that, at different wavelengths, size differences and the different slopes of the stellar mass–size relation do not constitute evidence for inside-out growth.
On the Response of the Transition Region and the Corona to Rapid Excursions in the Chromosphere
Authors: Chaurasiya Ravi , Bayanna A. Raja , Louis R. E. , Pereira T. M. D. , Mathew S. K.
Published: July 2024

Spicules are the thin hair/grass-like structures that are prominently observed at the chromospheric solar limb. It is believed that fibrils and rapid blueshifted and redshifted excursions (RBEs and RREs; collectively referred to as REs) correspond to on-disk counterparts of type I spicules and type II spicules, respectively. Our investigation focuses on observing the response of these REs alongside similar spectral features in the chromosphere, transition region (TR), and corona, utilizing space–time plots derived from coordinated observations from the Swedish 1 m Solar Telescope/Hα, Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), and Solar Dynamics Observatory. Our analysis reveals upflowing REs, promptly reaching temperatures characteristic of the TR and corona, indicating a multithermal nature. Similarly, downflowing features exhibiting similar spectral signatures over the disk display plasma motion from the corona to chromospheric temperatures, demonstrating a multithermal nature. In addition to distinct upflows and downflows, we observe sequential upflow and downflow along the same path, depicting a distinctive parabolic trajectory in space–time plots of observations sampling TR and various coronal passbands. Similar to isolated upflows and downflows, these REs also exhibit a multithermal nature throughout their trajectory. Furthermore, our results reveal a more intricate motion of the REs in which both upflow and downflow coexist at the same spatial location. On a different note, our analysis, utilizing coordinated IRIS spectral observations, shows spatiotemporal redshifts/downflows in both the TR and chromosphere, suggesting that at least subsets of the strong redshifts/downflows observed in TR temperature spectra result from the return from the upper atmosphere flow of plasma in the form of bundles of spicules or features exhibiting similar spectra.
WIYN Open Cluster Study. XC. Barium Surface Abundances of Blue Straggler Stars in the Open Clusters NGC 7789 and M67
Authors: Nine Andrew C. , Mathieu Robert D. , Schuler Simon C. , Milliman Katelyn E.
Published: July 2024

We investigate barium (Ba) abundances in blue straggler stars (BSSs) in two open clusters, NGC 7789 (1.6 Gyr) and M67 (4 Gyr), as signatures of asymptotic-giant-branch (AGB) mass transfer. We combine our findings with previous Ba abundance analyses of NGC 6819 (2.5 Gyr) and NGC 188 (7 Gyr). Out of 35 BSSs studied in NGC 7789, NGC 6819, and M67, 15 (43% ± 11%) are Ba enriched; no BSSs in NGC 188 are Ba enriched. The Ba abundances of enriched BSSs show an anticorrelation with cluster age, ranging from an enrichment of [Ba/Fe] ∼ +1.5 dex in NGC 7789 to [Ba/Fe] ∼ +1.0 dex in M67. The Ba-enriched BSSs all lie in the same region of the H-R diagram, irrespective of cluster age or distance from the main-sequence turnoff. Our data suggest a link between AGB donor mass and mass-transfer efficiency in BSSs, in that less massive AGB donors tend to undergo more conservative mass transfer. We find that 40% ± 16% of the Ba-enriched BSSs are in longer-period spectroscopic binaries with orbital periods less than 5000 days. Those Ba-enriched BSSs that do not exhibit radial-velocity variability suggest AGB mass transfer in wide binaries by either wind mass transfer or wind Roche-lobe overflow. Given the preponderance of long orbital periods in the BSSs of M67 and NGC 188 and the frequency of Ba enrichment in NGC 7789, NGC 6819, and M67, it may be that AGB mass transfer is the dominant mechanism of BSS formation in open clusters older than 1 Gyr.
Time-dependent Hinode/EIS Atlas of a Coronal Mass Ejection Containing Cool Material
Authors: Wraback E. M. , Landi E. , Manchester W. B.
Published: July 2024

We report the first time-dependent spectral atlas of a coronal mass ejection (CME) observed by the Hinode/Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer (EIS). EIS observed the Cartwheel CME on 2008 April 9 at 09:30–10:00 UT in its full wavelength range and captured the bright core containing prominence material as it passed across the slit field of view. The measurement of the differential emission measure (DEM) showed that the observation captured two plasma components, a coronal component at Log T ≈ 6.05 K and a cold component at Log T ≈ 5.30 K, which we interpret as the prominence material in the CME core. We used this DEM to develop a spectral atlas for the four EIS spectra containing the CME material and the pre- and postevent spectra. These observations provide the basis for studying CME plasma evolution in the low solar corona, as well as guide observations from the current and upcoming spectrometers, including Solar Orbiter/SPICE, Solar-C/EUVST, and MUSE, which will advance our understanding of CME plasma evolution.
On the Interpretation of Mid-infrared Absorption Lines of Gas-phase H2O as Observed by JWST/MIRI
Authors: Li 李 Jialu 佳璐 , Boogert Adwin , Tielens Alexander G. G. M.
Published: July 2024

Rovibrational absorption lines of H2O in the 5–8 μm wavelength range selectively probe gas against the mid-infrared continuum-emitting background of the inner regions of young stellar objects and active galactic nuclei and deliver important information about these warm, dust-obscured environments. JWST/Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) detects these lines in many lines of sight at a moderate spectral resolving power of R ∼ 3500 (full width at half-maximum of 85 km s−1). Based on our analysis of high-resolution SOFIA/EXES observations, we find that the interpretation of JWST/MIRI absorption spectra can be severely hampered by the blending of individual transitions and the lost information on the intrinsic line width or the partial coverage of the background continuum source. In this paper, we point out problems such as degeneracy that arise in deriving physical properties from an insufficiently resolved spectrum. This can lead to differences in the column density by 2 orders of magnitude. We emphasize the importance of weighting optically thin and weak lines in spectral analyses and provide recipes for breaking down the coupled parameters. We also provide an online tool to generate the H2O absorption line spectra that can be compared to observations.
The Hemostatic Effect of T-Hemocel in Neurosurgery Case
Authors: Islam Andi Asadul , Ibrahim Juliani , Kurniawan Venansius R.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a neurosurgical procedure associated with significant blood loss. Effective hemostatic agents can minimize blood loss and improve surgical outcomes. T- Hemocel, a hemostatic agent composed of oxidized regenerated cellulose, is increasingly used in neurosurgery, but its efficacy in DC requires further investigation.
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the hemostatic efficacy of T-Hemocel in patients undergoing DC.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducted on ten (10) patients who underwent DC at our institution between July 2019 and August 2019. Data on patient demographics, time to hemostasis, and surgical complications were collected. Due to the limited sample size, a control group receiving a different hemostatic agent was not included.
RESULTS: All ten patients who received T-Hemocel during DC achieved hemostasis within 10 min of administration. No surgical bleeding incidents were reported. This retrospective analysis suggests that T-Hemocel may be a viable hemostatic option in DC, with all patients achieving hemostasis within 10 min. However, the small sample size limits the generalizability of these findings.
CONCLUSION: Future studies with larger sample sizes and potentially including a control group are warranted to confirm these observations and explore the efficacy of T-Hemocel in a broader range of neurosurgical procedures.
New records on the distribution of the Mexclapique, Girardinichthys viviparus (Bustamante, 1837) (Cyprinodontiformes, Goodeidae), an endangered species in Mexico
Authors: López-Segovia Eduardo , Pérez-Díaz Jorge , Del Moral-Flores Luis Fernando , Hernández-Arellano Tao
Published: July 2024

The “Mexclapique” Girardinichthys viviparus, is a goodeid endemic to the Valley of Mexico basin. This species is endangered following habitat alterations due to urbanization and pollution in central Mexico over the last 70 years, which has contributed to its population decline. From collections in the aquatic systems of Tlaxcala, 160 juveniles and adults of G. viviparus were captured (17.9–53.4 standard length) in six sites located in the upper basins of the Moctezuma and Atoyac rivers and extended its distribution to the east of the state of Tlaxcala in the Tecolutla River basin. Its presence in these sites may be the result of the processes of expansion, adaptation and establishment that the species has had in central Mexico, as well as the intercommunication through artificial channels in some of these lakes. These new records of G. viviparus are vital as they provide information about the prevailing populations in habitats in a region that has experimented with anthropogenic activities conjointly with the loss of aquatic systems. Besides, the lack of aquatic biodiversity preservation projects in Tlaxcala does not guarantee its long-term conservation.
La (re)production de catégorisations genrées dans les audiences de violences intrafamiliales. Ethnographie d’une juridiction belge
Authors: Le Meur Oona
Published: July 2024

L’objet de la recherche est d’analyser, au cours des interactions lors d’audiences pénales en matière de violences intrafamiliales, la mobilisation de catégories genrées, structurant le raisonnement juridique et la prise de décision. Les parties à l’audience fournissent en effet des comptes rendus sélectifs des faits afin de les faire correspondre à une catégorie juridique abstraite, voire à une peine. La mobilisation des catégories genrées intervient dans la négociation de la narration de ces faits, de manière à les adosser à la norme pénale pertinente. Ces catégories fonctionnent de manière binaire et antagoniste. L’obligation pour les justiciables et leurs représentant·es légaux·ales de se positionner vis-à-vis de ces catégories – de s’en défendre ou d’y répondre – contribue à la (re)production de catégories genrées stéréotypées au cours de l’audience pénale. À travers l’analyse de deux cas d’étude, cette recherche est donc une contribution empirique à une analyse féministe du droit.
La promesse d’éternité numérique des neurosciences. Enjeux juridiques de la connectomique
Authors: Varnerot Valérie
Published: July 2024

La connectomique est une branche des neurosciences promettant à l’être humain l’éternité numérique. La digitalisation du connectome ou reproduction numérique de l’architecture et des connexions cérébrales permettrait de restaurer l’essence spirituelle intime d’un être primitivement trépassé. La résurrection digitale s’accompagne d’une profonde novation de la réalité humaine qui éprouve la binarité du droit faisant de l’être humain vivant un sujet et de son cadavre, une chose. Que le droit l’appréhende comme un reste humain immatériel ou qu’il restaure la personnalité du défunt, l’entité numérique n’est plus qu’un agrégat de données, objet d’un réseau de droits subjectifs, dont le destin juridique est aussi peu enviable qu’elle soit considérée comme une chose ou un sujet de droit.
Considérations épistémologiques sur la vérité judiciaire
Authors: Vorms Marion
Published: July 2024

Dans cet article, j’examine deux ensembles d’arguments venant à l’appui de l’idée largement partagée selon laquelle la vérité judiciaire relèverait d’un régime à part. Selon un premier ensemble d’arguments, que je qualifie de « modestes », les contraintes qui s’imposent au juge le conduisent à devoir se contenter d’une vérité imparfaite – de « second rang » si on la compare à la vérité dite « scientifique ». Je montre que ces arguments reposent sur une vision erronée et naïve de cette dernière et que rien ne distingue, de ce point de vue, les conclusions factuelles sur lesquelles les juges doivent appuyer leurs décisions de celles que tout décideur en situation d’incertitude doit admettre. Selon un second ensemble d’arguments, que j’appelle « présomptueux », l’impératif d’autorité des décisions de justice oblige à considérer que ce qui sort de la bouche du juge est la vérité ; pour en préserver le caractère incontestable, on affirme, à nouveau, qu’elle ne correspond pas à la vérité « tout court » – ou encore à la vérité « absolue ». Je montre que, si l’on entend par « vérité judiciaire » ce qu’expriment les conclusions du juge qui comportent des qualifications juridiques, alors il est clair que cette vérité judiciaire n’est pas du même ordre que la vérité factuelle, mais je suggère que l’on peut se passer, dans ce cas, de la notion de vérité au profit de celle de décision ; en outre, pour que ces décisions soient justes, il convient de s’assurer que leur fondement factuel soit le plus exact possible – comme pour tout autre décision que l’on doit prendre en situation d’incertitude.
Le droit comparé, refuge de l’empirie juridique
Authors: Bordere Camille
Published: July 2024

Alors que la pensée juridique française se (re)cherche face aux transformations de l’univers juridique dans lequel elle baigne, la voie de l’empirie apparaît comme l’une des options possibles pour se saisir de la complexité moderne du droit. Si les manifestations scientifiques, les publications collectives et les programmes de recherche se multiplient et s’aventurent toujours plus loin dans l’exercice empirique, l’on ne peut s’empêcher de remarquer le vide laissé par l’éternel grand absent : le comparatiste. Historiquement versé dans les différentes démarches empiriques, le comparatiste aurait, à ce stade encore précoce du (potentiel) développement d’une empirie juridique à la française , des choses à dire et des pratiques à exposer à ceux qui la promeuvent. Il en aurait d’autant plus que cette appétence particulière lui a déjà permis d’aborder les écueils, difficultés et obstacles sur lesquels cette dernière bute aujourd’hui. Sans avoir toutes les réponses à toutes les questions, le refuge créé par les comparatistes à l’empirie juridique apparaît comme l’une des multiples voix à entendre si la pensée juridique française devait, finalement, faire une place à cette voie alternative.
Les voies du polylogue
Authors: Vanoosthuyse François
Published: July 2024

Le polylogue est une structure dont la fréquence, la complexité et la portée sémantique sont particulièrement remarquables dans le roman français du xix e  siècle. La linguistique conversationnelle a élaboré une description d’ensemble des structures polylogales, en différenciant des types de dynamique interactionnelle, des types de locuteurs et d’auditeurs, des manières de gérer les tours de parole. Cette étude s’intéresse au polylogue dans la perspective d’une poétique et d’une histoire du roman. On y distingue deux structures principales (elles-mêmes susceptibles d’être déclinées) : le dialogue à plus de deux personnages et le collage-montage de dialogues, plus caractéristique des productions de la seconde moitié du siècle. On réfléchit aux enjeux sémantiques (notamment politiques) de la structure polylogale dans le contexte post-révolutionnaire, et aux enjeux de son ironisation par le montage.
Le dialogue médical dans les romans réalistes et naturalistes du second XIX e siècle
Authors: Tron-Ymonet Laure-Hélène
Published: July 2024

Le xix e  siècle permet le développement de la clinique. Le médecin apprend à lire sur les corps les indices de la maladie. Cette enquête visuelle est renforcée par le dialogue que le médecin instaure avec son patient : tandis que l’interrogatoire auquel il le soumet permet de construire l’histoire de la maladie, le discours qu’il propose est supposé donner un sens aux symptômes du patient. Alors qu’ils sont pressentis comme le lieu de représentation par excellence de ce dialogue d’enquête, les romans réalistes et naturalistes du second xix e  siècle, pourtant désireux de relayer les nouveaux discours médicaux et de participer à la construction des savoirs de leur temps, semblent toujours l’escamoter ou le dévoyer. Cet article entend étudier ces modalités de transformation du discours médical et faire émerger, ainsi, les fonctions qu’il prend au sein de la diégèse.
Instruire en dialoguant : de la poétique au politique
Authors: Barel-Moisan Claire
Published: July 2024

Si le dialogue constitue une forme ancienne qui, hors du champ romanesque, a longtemps été mise au service de la démarche philosophique et de l’exposé de thèses scientifiques ou politiques, l’usage spécifique du dialogue instructif au sein du roman a coïncidé au  xix e  siècle avec une vision politique de l’éducation populaire selon laquelle la connaissance descend du savant à l’ignorant. Pour éviter que l’échange dévie vers le discours pontifiant, acclimater le savoir au roman suppose donc de doter le dialogue didactique de fonctions narratives. Mais loin d’une véritable polyphonie où le savoir émergerait de la confrontation des voix, le dialogue instructif met en œuvre une communication strictement orientée. Rares sont les exemples de « romans du maître ignorant ». Si le dialogue instructif tend à s’effacer du roman après les années 1880, c’est ainsi qu’il s’identifie à un projet positiviste désormais largement contesté.
Du journal à la revue : étude comparée du discours sur le style au XIX e siècle
Authors: Kaës Emmanuelle , Vidotto Ilaria
Published: July 2024

Cette étude se propose de comparer les discours sur le style dans deux corpus distincts de périodiques : la critique littéraire dans la grande presse quotidienne d’une part, la critique littéraire dans la revue, lieu de publication prestigieux et gage de légitimité littéraire, d’autre part. Le premier corpus est constitué d’articles de la presse quotidienne, tous formats confondus, et d’orientation idéologique variée. Le second rassemble des articles tirés de revues de culture générale comme la Revue des Deux Mondes, la Revue politique et littéraire , ou de publications spécifiquement littéraires et artistiques comme le Mercure de France . Extraites au moyen du logiciel Anatext, les données sont explorées à partir de trois moments-clés, 1840, 1866 et les années 1880-1890. Par le « magistère » culturel qu’elle exerce, la critique des revues offre un espace plus ample au développement d’une réflexion sur le style, tandis que la grande presse tend à solliciter les qualificatifs préfabriqués de la vulgate rhétorique. Le discours médiatique sur le style n’intègre que progressivement, à partir de la seconde moitié du siècle, les valeurs de l’expressivité individuelle et de l’originalité – cette intégration donnant lieu à une dissension entre la modélisation rhétorique des styles et la conception nouvelle du style comme signature individuelle, conception qui intègre les acquis du romantisme.
Energy efficient resource allocation of IRS-Assisted UAV network
Authors: Zhang Shuang , Gu Songwen , Zhou Yucong , Shi Lei , Jin Huilong
Published: July 2024

The integration of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks with intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) technology offers a promising solution to enhance wireless communication by dynamically altering signal propagation. This study addresses the challenge of maximizing system energy efficiency (EE) in IRS-assisted UAV networks. The primary objective is to optimize power allocation and IRS reflection design to achieve this goal. To tackle the optimization problem, we employ a block coordinate descent (BCD) method, decomposing it into three subproblems: phase shift optimization, power allocation, and trajectory planning. These subproblems are iteratively solved using an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed PSO algorithm effectively plans high-quality UAV trajectories in complex environments, significantly enhancing EE. The findings suggest that the IRS-assisted UAV model outperforms traditional UAV models, offering substantial improvements in wireless communication quality and EE.
Highlighting Bahrain’s Ancient Heritage
Authors: Lombard Pierre
Published: July 2024

A strategic commercial crossroads during Antiquity but also heir to a pearling economic tradition of several centuries, the current Kingdom of Bahrain strives to manage, protect and promote its historic tangible heritage, initially based on numerous archaeological sites covering nearly four millennia and several ancient urban sectors rich in a traditional architecture recognized for its originality and diversity within the Arab Gulf countries and internationally. This mission is a real challenge in the smallest Arab state, with a highly dense population and growing economic expansion. This contribution presents the essential characteristics of this national heritage, the main actors in its management, and the implemented strategy for its enhancement. Like its immediate neighbours, Bahrain aims to become a significant regional cultural hub by cultivating specific “cultural niches” likely to attract a demanding and quality audience.
Jacques de Morgan et André Jouannin : les premières recherches archéologiques de la France au Bahreïn
Authors: Chevalier Nicole
Published: July 2024

En septembre 1903, lors d’une escale de quelques jours à Bahreïn, André Jouannin accomplissait une courte exploration dans la nécropole de A’ali. En 1905, bien que succincts, les résultats étaient publiés sous la direction de Jacques de Morgan dans les Mémoires de la Délégation Scientifique Française en Perse. En insérant cette recherche parmi les travaux de la Délégation, Morgan montrait son intérêt pour l’étude des nécropoles et sa volonté d’étendre ses compétences sur le Golfe.
Pearl Fishing in Bahrain: new evidence from the archaeological collections and archives
Authors: Carter Robert
Published: July 2024

During preparation of content for Bahrain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pearling Testimony of an Island Economy (aka the Pearling Path) new artefactual, archaeological and documentary evidence was discovered and collated that reveals the long history of pearl fishing in Bahrain, and its central role in the economy of Bahrain and the Gulf. In this paper a comprehensive presentation is given of pearls and pearl jewellery found during archaeological excavations in Bahrain, including the rich collection of Tylos Period jewellery (mainly Hellenistic to Parthian periods). Remarkable new evidence of pearl-fishing in the Early Islamic period is outlined, as revealed by recent excavations at a major installation built around a submarine spring (Al Sayah) off the coast of Muharraq Island. Samples of archival evidence relating the more recent historical fishery are presented and discussed, derived from the unrivalled archive of primary documentation kept by the Bahrain National Museum.
A Critical Appraisal on the Impact Maximization of Integrated Service Delivery Through District Development Model
Authors: Tshishonga Ndwakhulu Stephen , Sebake Bernard Karabo
Published: July 2024

This chapter assesses the impact of the district development model (DDM) 's impact in maximizing integrated service delivery in South Africa. This chapter argues that the maximization of service delivery could only occur through proper alignment of resources, closing gaps between the people and the government. The chapter uses DDM objectives to evaluate the potential and challenges in enhancing integrated service delivery and intergovernmental relations at the local government level. DDM objectives are as follows: a) to promote cooperation instead of functioning in silos; b) to attenuate the disassociation between government and people; c) to ensure the delivery of consolidated services. OR Tambo District Municipality, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, and Waterberg District Municipality were used as case studies to reflect on the operation of the piloted DDM in South Africa.
Urinary Tract Aspergillosis in a Child with Pelviureteric Junction Obstruction
Authors: Raj Nikhil , Saha Ankita , Singh Riddhi , Rautela Apurva , Singh Vikramjeet , Das Anupam , Sen Manodeep , Agarwal Jyotsna
Published: July 2024

Aspergillus spp. are fungi which are mostly nonpathogenic, but some species such as Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus niger can cause aspergillosis in humans. Aspergillosis can manifest as pulmonary or extrapulmonary infections, with respiratory involvement being common but infections in other body parts being rare. Urinary aspergillosis, an uncommon manifestation of Aspergillus infection, presents unique challenges in diagnosis and management due to its rarity and varied clinical presentations. It is seen in immunocompromised individuals, patients with underlying structural urinary tract abnormalities, or those undergoing invasive procedures. Here, we present a case of an 8-month-old child who presented with intermittent fever and increased urination since birth. The child underwent bilateral open pyeloplasty with double-J (DJ) stenting. A month later, the child returned with anuria, fever, and abdominal mass, leading to infected DJ stent removal and bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy. Despite antibiotic treatment, fever persisted. A fungal culture was done which showed growth of A. flavus. Liposomal amphotericin B was started for the patient after which he became afebrile, and all the fungal cultures done, thereafter, were negative. Urinary tract aspergillosis is rare, particularly among individuals with a strong immune system. Persistence of urinary tract symptoms despite antibiotic and medical therapy may raise the possibility of fungal infection such as urinary tract aspergillosis.
Cellular Pleomorphic Adenoma of Minor Salivary Glands with Collagenous Crystalloids: A Peculiar Finding
Authors: Sharma Sudha , Singh Atul , Chandran V. Anish
Published: July 2024

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a benign salivary tumor uncommonly seen in minor salivary glands. Collagenous crystalloids are an uncommon finding and may pose a diagnostic dilemma in cellular PA. We present a case of myoepithelial cell-rich PA of hard palate with paucity of chondromyxoid stroma and characteristic collagenous crystalloids.
Desmoid Type of Fibromatosis of Ureter: A Rare Case
Authors: Mishra Sanjay Kumar , Trisal Monal , Mishra Jyoti
Published: July 2024

This study presents a rare case of desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) in the ureter of a young adult, highlighting its unusual occurrence within the urinary tract. The patient experienced right flank pain, leading to the discovery of gross hydroureteronephrosis with a suspicious distal ureteric mass. Surgical intervention revealed a well-defined tumor displaying characteristic histological features of DTF. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis. Despite the absence of nuclear β-catenin expression, the patient underwent wide local excision. This case highlights the need for individualized treatment plans for DTF and emphasizes its consideration in cases of obstructive uropathy with atypical mass presentations.
Parotid Gland Metastasis of Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report of a Rare Phenomenon
Authors: Vias Poorva , Saklani Ashish , Thakur Anantika , Sankhyan Era
Published: July 2024

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the conjunctiva is rare. It is commonly associated with ultraviolet ray exposure, viral infections, and conjunctivitis. Its management includes surgical excision with adjuvant treatment. Surgery alone leads to a high risk of recurrence even in early stages. Local recurrence is most common, and chemotherapy is preferred over resurgery in such cases. Lymphatic and distant metastases are seen in advanced cases. Here, we present an elderly female with early-stage SCC of the conjunctiva who underwent surgery alone, defaulted, and presented with parotid gland metastasis without any evidence of residual disease in the eye. The various lines of management have been discussed here.
Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in a 5-year-old Female Patient: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Siddiqui Maryam , Juneja Akanksha , Sultan Amina , Popli Deepika Bablani
Published: July 2024

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) represents a rare entity among the frequently encountered solitary gingival growths. It is a reactive benign lesion of connective tissue whose pathogenesis is idiopathic, but authors believe that inflammatory hyperplasia originating in the superficial periodontal ligament can cause POF occurrence. Indistinguishable clinical features of soft-tissue lesions make the diagnosis strenuous for clinicians. However, we can achieve a definitive diagnosis with the help of histological findings. The favorable therapy of POF is surgical excision of the lesion along with the underlying periosteum after eliminating all possible local contributing factors to reduce its recurrence. This article presents a case of POF in a 5-year-old Indian girl who reported painless swelling in the area of mandibular anterior and also discusses its clinical presentation, radiographic findings, histological features, diagnosis, and satisfactory clinical management.
RPRD1B/CREPT facilitates the progression of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by inhibiting apoptosis through the NF-κB signaling pathway
Authors: Xu Lu , Xie Zhi-Hao , Li Jun , Tao Shi , Ren Fang-Li , Wang Yin-Yin , Chang Zhi-Jie , Hao Xin-Bao
Published: July 2024

Objective:

To investigate the role of RPRD1B in the progression of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and its potential as a therapeutic target.

Methods:

This study analyzed RPRD1B expression in DLBCL and normal tissues using public databases and assessed its prognostic impact through survival analysis. In vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to explore the mechanisms by which RPRD1B influences tumor growth and apoptosis.

Results:

RPRD1B expression was significantly elevated in DLBCL compared to normal tissues and was associated with poor prognosis. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that RPRD1B promoted lymphoma cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis through the NF-κB signaling pathway.

Conclusions:

RPRD1B plays a critical role in the progression of DLBCL by modulating apoptosis and cellular proliferation. Targeting RPRD1B may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for DLBCL, suggesting its potential as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in hematological malignancies.
Persicaria lanigera (Polygonaceae) leaf extract exhibits antiulcerogenic and antiproliferative activities against acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis and cotton pellet-induced granuloma tissue in rats
Authors: Antwi-Adjei Meshack , Obese Ernest , Adakudugu Emmanuel Awintiig , Aboagye Benjamin , Anokwah Daniel , Karikari Akua Afriyie , Antwi-Adjei Roberta , Ameyaw Elvis Ofori
Published: July 2024

Objective:

To assess the effect of leaf extract of Persicaria lanigera on cotton pellet-induced granuloma tissue formation and acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis.

Methods:

Rats were randomly divided into six groups: normal control, negative control, positive control (dexamethasone or sulfasalazine) as well as Persicaria lanigera (100-600 mg/kg)-treated groups. The effects of the extracts on body weight, antioxidant, and hematological parameters, as well as mast cell proliferation, were assessed. In addition, a histological evaluation was conducted.

Results:

Persicaria lanigera extract significantly decreased the mean exudate amount and suppressed granuloma tissue formation in a concentration-dependent manner in rats (P<0.05). Additionally, the extract significantly increased body weight, improved hematological profile, reduced the disease activity index score and malondialdehyde level, as well as enhanced catalase and superoxide dismutase activities (P<0.05). Histological evaluation showed Persicaria lanigera extract alleviated acetic acid-induced colonic damages, as evidenced by decreased cell necrosis, edema, and inflammatory cell infiltration.

Conclusions:

Persicaria lanigera extract possesses antiproliferative, antioxidative, and anti-colitis activities. However, its underlying mechanisms of action need further investigation.
Investigating the Relationship between Maximum Aerobic Capacity and Cognitive Ability and Employees’ Workability in a Dairy Factory
Authors: Faridan Mohammad , Mahdavi Neda , Tajik Leila , Mohammadi Rasool , Alizadeh Faezeh , Abdikia Faezeh
Published: July 2024

Aim:

Considering the importance and necessity of physical and mental fitness of the employees with their job demands, this study aimed to estimate the levels of aerobic capacity among the workers and determine the factors that might affect these levels. The relationship between the aerobic capacity levels and the values of workers’ cognitive function and workability was also investigated.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty healthy male employees from a dairy factory were recruited using a random sampling method. The study design consisted of the completion of checklists containing personal data, anthropometric measurements, and evaluation of job ability, maximum aerobic capacity along with the cognitive ability of the participants using the Workability Index (WAI) standard questionnaire, Queen’s College step test, and psychomotor vigilance test (PVT), respectively.

Results:

The mean values of VO2 max, reaction time (RT), and WAI of workers were 45.54 ± 6.13 mL/kg/min, 337.82 ± 29.93 ms, and 42.76 ± 5.02, respectively. Based on the Pearson correlation test, a weak statically significant correlation was observed between PVT and VO2 max (r = 0.3, P = 0.02) as well as PVT and physical work capacity (r = 0.263, P = 0.04). The findings of this study showed that there was a significant relationship between height, weight, body mass index, RT, and error percentage with maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max).

Conclusion:

According to the physiological criteria, the employees’ capabilities and job requirements are not in balance; particularly for those working in laboratory, office, or service departments. Therefore, using standardized recruitment tests, providing sports facilities and developing integrated indicators are a principal element of establishing an ergonomic balance in this workplace.