bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Managing sustainable E-Waste resilient infrastructure effectively with the introduction of Smart Bin
Authors: Poh Soon JosephNg  , Karthik Paran Vasu  , Koo Yuen Phan  , Jianhua Sun  , Zhiming Wei
Published: June 2024

Innovation has become an essential and inevitable factor that profoundly influences globalization and supports the prosperity of economies worldwide. Over the past few decades, one of the most common forms of innovation has been the development of electronic goods and gadgets, particularly components of the Internet of Things (IoT). These electronic goods have become indispensable in various industries, such as manufacturing, medical, telecommunication, food and beverages, and service sectors, significantly enhancing operational processes. With the increasing demand for electronic goods globally, both businesses and end users have embraced their usage extensively. However, this widespread reliance on electronic equipment has also led to a surge in electronic waste generation, posing a significant environmental challenge. Studies by Thakur (2021) have estimated that approximately 44.7 million tonnes of e-waste have been generated annually since 2016, a figure projected to rise steadily with the continuous advancement of new technologies. Malaysia produces about 365,000 tonnes of e-waste each year, prompting the need for effective e-waste management solutions. One such solution has been implemented by ERTH, a non-governmental organization (NGO), that offers convenient collection services for e-waste around the Klang Valley (Hakim, 2022). As the demand for electronic goods continues to escalate, stakeholders must recognize the environmental impact of e-waste and actively engage in sustainable e-waste management practices. The integration of innovative approaches such as ERTH's e-waste collection services can significantly contribute to minimizing the detrimental effects of e-waste on the environment hence fostering a more environmentally responsible approach towards electronic goods consumption. By promoting responsible disposal practices and embracing recycling initiatives, societies can work together to create a greener and more sustainable future.
Interaction Assessment of Stress Intensity Factors of Surface Cracks on Thick Cylinders under Tension Force and Bending Moment
Authors: Omar Mohammed Al-Moayed  , Johan M.F  , Al Emran Ismail  , Ali Kamil Kareem  , Saifulnizan Jamian  , Sufian Farid Shaker  , Tareq Hamad Abed  , Omar Hammad Aldulaymi
Published: June 2024

From an engineering perspective, hollow cylinders have various applications in the industry due to their strength, versatility, and geometric properties, making them vital for various applications in diverse industries. Therefore, it could be seen in many aspects such as fluid conveyance, manufacturing and fabrication, rotating machinery, structural components, storage, and pressure vessels. As it is well-known fracture is the most dominant type of failure in cylinders that is caused by defects or flaws. With time, these cracks (flaws) may extend and lead to a tragic failure, posing significant risks to both the nearby environment and humans. Moreover, crack cooperation which is known as (crack interaction) represents a chief apprehension, where cooperation or interaction may accelerate the crack growth and cause unpredictable failure. In this work, a wide variety of crack configurations were examined to quantify the interaction of double-interacting surface cracks located on a thick cylinder numerically via ANSYS software. The Stress Intensity Factor (SIFs) has been utilized as a driving force to describe the crack interaction. The results found that crack interaction influenced both cracks by the same rate, and SIFs distributed along the crack front by the same style as that of a single crack. Also, an inversely proportional relationship has been found between the crack interaction and the separation distance between the cracks. It is possible to conclude that the crack interaction of double interacting cracks exhibited a shielding effect, where SIFs for the case of double cracks were less than those of single crack.
Quantitative Characterization of the Perforation Behaviour of Direct Recycled Aluminum Alloy 6061 Plates Subjected to High-Velocity Impact
Authors: Irfan Alias Farhan Latif  , Mohd Khir Mohd Nor  , Nur Kamilah Yusuf  , S Kanna Subramaniyan  , Mohd Syazwan Abdul Samad  , Norzarina Ma’at
Published: June 2024

This study aims to establish the perforation behaviour of direct recycled AA6061 to help establish the properties of the current most optimized direct recycled AA6061 through the hot press forging technique. This was achieved by subjecting direct recycled AA6061 plates of varying thickness to high-velocity impacts using a single-stage gas gun setup. The impactor is a hemispherical steel projectile of 13mm in length and 8.5mm in diameter. Plates of 3,4,5 and 10mm thickness were tested at velocities ranging from 120 m/s to 402 m/s. The deformation profiles of the impacted plates were captured and analyzed to quantitatively establish the perforation behaviour of recycled AA6061 plates. The plates showed irregular and non-axis symmetric patterns of deformation hinting the material exhibits anisotropic properties. The changes in the deformation profile were investigated in relation to changes in impact velocities and plate thickness were made to understand how they impact the profile. The deformation area was observed to be decreasing when the bullet impact velocity was increased. Higher velocity impact events lead to more material ejection from the plate in the form of fragmentation. Additionally, the deformation zone was observed to be getting smaller with an increase in the thickness of the plate. Thicker plates were found to have more fragmentation compared to thinner plates. Ductile failure characteristics such as petal formation and plugging were observed along with brittle characteristics such as fragmentation and conal fractures. Lower-velocity impacts lead to more energy absorbed by the target plates. Thicker plates observed more of the bullet’s energy. Through experimentation, the deformation behaviour of the directly recycled AA6061 material was established. This data can be used as a base for further research into the material’s behaviour characterisation.
Arabic Music Genre Identification
Authors: Moataz Ahmed  , Sherif Fadel  , Manal Helal  , Abdel Moneim Wahdan
Published: June 2024

Music Information Retrieval (MIR) is one data science application crucial for different tasks such as recommendation systems, genre identification, fingerprinting, and novelty assessment. Different Machine Learning techniques are utilised to analyse digital music records, such as clustering, classification, similarity scoring, and identifying various properties for the different tasks. Music is represented digitally using diverse transformations and is clustered and classified successfully for Western Music. However, Eastern Music poses a challenge, and some techniques have achieved success in clustering and classifying Turkish and Persian Music. This research presents an evaluation of machine learning algorithms' performance on pre-labelled Arabic Music with their Arabic genre (Maqam). The study introduced new data representations of the Arabic music dataset and identified the most suitable machine-learning methods and future enhancements.
The Comparison of Fuzzy Regression Approaches with and without Clustering Method in Predicting Manufacturing Income
Authors: Nurfarawahida Ramly  , Mohd Saifullah Rusiman  , Efendi Nasibov  , Resmiye Nasiboglu  , Suparman
Published: June 2024

In the manufacturing area, predicting future income is more important to keep maintain their industry profits. In addition to this, most of the manufacturing company having a bit problem in predicting their manufacturing income, especially in terms of data and method used. Hence, this paper proposed another improvise method of fuzzy regression approach with and without clustering method for uses of predicting manufacturing income. Then, one of the widely uses of statistical analysis are fuzzy regression approach such as fuzzy linear regression (FLR) and fuzzy least squares regression (FLSR). Furthermore, clustering is one of the most common methods for grouping data based on its similarity. Apart from this, fuzzy c-means (FCM) recognised as the best clustering method. This study's model was evaluated by three measurements errors: root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Based on numerical calculations, it was determined that the proposed fuzzy least square regression with fuzzy c-means clustering model is superior to others, with RMSE = 59756.78229, MAE = 2948.616554, and MAPE = 13.34916083. Therefore, this model indicates as the robust method and suitable use for prediction analysis, especially in handling uncertain and imprecise data.
Unveiling Effective CSCL Constructs for STEM Education in Malaysia and Indonesia
Authors: Nur Zahira Mohamed Zahir  , Suhaizal Hashim  , Khairul Anuar Abdul Rahman  , Nurul Nadwa Zulkifli  , Slamet Riyadi  , Joko Siswantoro
Published: June 2024

The acquisition of knowledge and skills in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) plays a crucial role in fostering the development of future innovators. These subjects are critical for creating future thinkers. Additionally, it is important to note that there are a lot of job openings in the STEM fields, and this trend is expected to keep growing. However, students don’t seem to be as motivated to study in STEM fields or work in STEM fields. One teaching method that is becoming more popular is computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). This is because it can have a big effect on how people learn, especially in STEM subjects. It is very important to set up a CSCL learning environment for STEM schooling right away. However, that there isn’t a good framework and there aren’t many widely used design methods in this area. Without a question, there is a strong need to learn more about design methodologies in the areas of collaborative and technology-enhanced learning to come up with simple methods for CSCL. Because of this, the goal of this study is to investigate the conceptual parts of CSCL methods in STEM education. This will be used to make CSCL educational methods that are good especially for STEM education. STEM academics in Malaysia and Indonesia were surveyed using questionnaires to find the most important parts of CSCL strategies in STEM education, and the results were analysed using the Fuzzy Delphi Method. The results give us a list of CSCL settings used in schools, which can be used as a guide for creating and using CSCL strategies in STEM education.
Evaluation of the Electrical Power Transformer Fins Design Technology: Numerical Analysis and Experimental Validation
Authors: Ali Shokor Golam
Published: June 2024

The study includes numerical analysis and experimental verification on an electrical power distribution transformer (250 kVA, 11 kW, Oil Natural Air Natural). ANSYS Fluent R3 2019 software was used to develop the numerical simulation model. The validity of the numerical model was confirmed by comparing the results of the numerical model and experimental data. The study aims to improve the efficiency and performance of electrical power distribution transformers by proposing a design that reduces the temperature of the transformer while maintaining its traditional size. Numerically, the effect of fin geometry on the temperature and density of transformer oil was studied. Four different fin designs were proposed and compared with the traditional design. According to the results, all proposed designs contributed to improving the cooling performance of the transformer compared to the traditional design. Design A is similar to the traditional transformer design, with the only modification being manipulation of the fin length, and achieves an average oil temperature reduction of 4 K. Design B showed the smallest temperature drop of the four designs, with a 3 K drop. Designs C and D include ventilation channels that match the shape of the fin, providing distinct design differences. The difference between both designs relied on the fact that for design C, the orthogonally of fin plates was retained. On the other hand, in design D, skewing of fin plates was introduced. Design D proved to be the most effective in reducing the average oil temperature, being reduced by 10 K. On the other hand, Design C reduced the average oil temperature by 7 K.
Time-Depending Flow of Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid Past a Stretching Sheet with Suction and Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Effects
Authors: Farah Nadzirah Jamrus  , Iskandar Waini  , Anuar Ishak
Published: June 2024

This research examines the laminar magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow of a mixture of three different nanoparticles, known as a ternary hybrid nanofluid, over a permeable stretching sheet. In this analysis, we are considering a permeable stretching sheet that is decelerating, with unsteadiness parameter . The governing equations are turned into similarity equations by utilizing appropriate similarity transformations. The MATLAB software is then employed to program the code, utilizing the bvp4c function. The skin friction and heat transfer coefficients plots, along with velocity and temperature profiles, are delivered for various values of the suction, unsteadiness, magnet, and nanoparticle volume fraction parameters. According to the numerical findings, both unsteadiness and suction parameters play roles in boosting the heat transfer rate. Nevertheless, the heat transfer rate is reduced by the augmentation of magnetic parameter.
Interior Temperature Dynamics and Its Implications for Heatstroke Risk: Designing an IoT-Based Vehicular Heatstroke Sensor Device
Authors: Mizah Ramli  , Nur Hazwani Mokhtar  , Nur Fatihah Azmi  , Noor Faradila Paiman  , Zulhaidi Mohd Jawi
Published: June 2024

Vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children represent a critical issue with potentially severe consequences. To address this problem, this research presents an IoT-based Child Safety System (CSS) designed to prevent and mitigate heatstroke incidents in vehicles. This article focuses on the development and evaluation of the system, taking a user-centric approach to ensure its effectiveness and user acceptance. The study begins with a comprehensive survey conducted to gather user requirements and preferences regarding CSSs. The survey data provides valuable insights into the design and functionality expectations of potential system users, enabling the development of a solution that aligns with their needs. Subsequently, an experiment is conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed IoT-based CSS. The experiment involves the installation of temperature sensors in a fleet of vehicles, with data collected to monitor and analyze the temperature variations inside the vehicles during different conditions. Consequently, the acquired temperature data assesses the system’s ability to detect potentially dangerous situations and provide timely alerts to caregivers. Preliminary results indicate a positive response from the survey participants, with a high level of interest in and willingness to adopt the IoT-based CSS. Moreover, the temperature data collected during the experiment demonstrates the system’s capability to effectively monitor the in-vehicle temperature and promptly notify caregivers when potentially hazardous conditions arise. This article presents a preliminary investigation, laying the foundation for further research and development in the field of CSSs. Future studies could focus on refining the system’s design, incorporating additional features to enhance its functionality, and conducting larger-scale trials to evaluate its effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Overall, this research contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat vehicular heatstroke incidents involving children. By emphasizing a user-centric approach and leveraging IoT technology, the proposed CSS shows promising potential in preventing tragic incidents and safeguarding the well-being of children in vehicles.
Numerical Analysis of Transient Convective Heat Transfer in a Dental Implant
Authors: Muhammad Ikman Ishak  , Ruslizam Daud  , Siti Noor Fazliah Mohd Noor
Published: June 2024

Hot substance consumption can have adverse effects on the neighbouring bone tissue in proximity to a dental implant. Elevated temperatures at the interface between the bone and implant could potentially disrupt the local cellular processes crucial for osteointegration. The primary goal of this study was to analyse the temperature and heat flux distributions within the implant body, surrounding bone, and bone-implant interface when the implant system subjected to a thermal load of transient nature. Transient thermal finite element analysis was utilised to analyse a three-dimensional model of dental implant with three different lengths – 6, 10, and 13 mm – placed in a mandible section. In order to obtain realistic results, thermal load was applied through convection on the outer surface of the prosthesis, simulating exposure to a hot liquid with the temperature and convection heat transfer coefficient of 67°C and 0.005 W/mm2°C, respectively. The temperature of the other components in the model was maintained at a constant 37°C. The results showed that increasing the implant length generally led to lower temperature and heat flux levels in the implant body, bone, and bone-implant interface. The highest temperature and heat flux values were concentrated in the superior region, gradually decreasing toward the inferior region. Importantly, all maximum temperature values remained below the limits associated with cellular bone necrosis and remodelling, thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It is noteworthy that, when considering transient thermal load, shorter implants pose a significantly higher risk of implant failure compared to longer ones.
Activation energy, Rotational and Hall current Effects of Magnetohydrodynamic 3D flow of Non-Newtonian Hybrid Nanofluid over a Stretched Plate
Authors: Dr.V.Ramachandra Reddy Vaddemani  , Yeddula Rameswara Reddy  , Donti Ratnam Srinivasan
Published: June 2024

Nanofluids are of great importance to researchers as they have significant uses industrially due to their high heat transfer rates. Recently, a new class of nanofluid, ‘‘hybrid nanofluid” is being used to further enhance the heat transfer rate. This new model in 3D is employed to examine the impact of activation energy, Rotational and hall current on a Non-newtonian hybrid Fe3O4/Al2O3 nanofluid flow over-stretched plate. Using similarity transformations, the controlling partial differential equations are turned into a set of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. For that system of equations, the shooting method is used to generate numerical solutions. The impact of various entry parameters on transversal and longitudinal velocities, temperature, heat flow and surface shear stress are studied numerically and graphically. A good correlation between the earlier studies is obtained in specific cases showing the convergence criteria of the present procedure. Further, the physical significance of the contributive parameters is presented through graphs and tables. The observation shows that the particle concentration for the hybrid nanofluid augments the fluid velocity. Moreover, the inclusion of dissipative heat favors enhancing the fluid temperature for the involvement of the particle concentration.
Newtonian Heating in Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Hybrid Nanofluid Flow Near the Stagnation Point over Nonlinear Stretching and Shrinking Sheet
Authors: Nurwardah Mohd Puzi  , Mashitah Aziz  , Nur Syazana Anuar  , Norfifah Bachok  , Iaon Pop
Published: June 2024

Hybrid nanofluids have demonstrated superior heat transfer performance in numerous applications. However, there remains a need for further research to broaden the scope of their potential applications. The unique behavior of hybrid nanofluids, driven by their potential for improved thermal efficiency, continues to be a focal point of investigation and exploration. This study focuses on the effects of Newtonian heating in MHD hybrid nanofluid near the stagnation point over a nonlinear stretching/shrinking sheet. The Tiwari and Das model, which is a single-phase model, was used to develop the mathematical model. The base fluid and the nanoparticles are assumed to be in thermal equilibrium; hence there is no thermal slip between them. The combination of metal (Cu) and metal oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles with water (H2O) as the base fluid is used for the analysis. Furthermore, the governing equations are transformed using a similarity transformation technique into similarity equations, which are then solved numerically using a bvp4c function in MATLAB software. Numerical comparison with the published literature is conducted to validate the numerical results, and excellent agreement is found. The impact of physical parameters on the velocity, temperature, skin friction, and local Nusselt number is graphically deliberated. The outcomes suggest that non-unique solutions are found in a specific range of the shrinking parameter. It is also observed that increasing Cu (copper) nanoparticle volume fractions cause an increase in the skin friction coefficient and the local Nusselt number. The presence of magnetic and nonlinear parameters widens the range of solutions to exist while different observation is noticed with an increase in the volume fraction of Cu. Other than that, it has been shown that the Nusselt number increases as the magnetic parameter increases. Lastly, the rise of Newtonian heating contributes to an increase in the temperature profile. This investigation is crucial for understanding the thermal behavior of Cu-Al2O3/ H2O under the influence of physical factors like a magnetic field and Newtonian heating.
Una cuestión de tiempo. Entrevista a Elena Esposito
Authors: Esposito Elena , Mascareño Aldo , Araos Consuelo , Gardella Nicole
Published: June 2024

Una cuestión de tiempo.
Elena Esposito en Conversación con Aldo Mascareño, Consuelo Araos y Nicole Gardella.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE BANKS
Authors: Dr O. P. Gupta  , Dongre Neetu
Published: June 2024

In the dynamic world of finance, banks play a pivotal role in economic stability and growth, and analysing their financial performance is crucial for investors, regulators, and policymakers. This study offers a comparative analysis of the financial performance of banks over five years (2018-19 to 2022- 23), underscoring their importance in the financial ecosystem. It evaluates profitability, asset quality, and liquidity, key indicators of a bank's health and efficiency. Profitability is assessed through Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Net Interest Margin (NIM), while Asset Quality is gauged using Gross and Net Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ratios, and the Credit Deposit Ratio. Liquidity is examined via Liquid Assets to Total Assets and Liquid Assets to Demand Deposits ratios. Employing ratio analysis and a correlation matrix, the research uncovers trends and interrelationships in these financial metrics. The findings reveal an overall enhancement in profitability and asset quality, with notable increases in ROA and ROE and a decline in NPA ratios. Liquidity analysis shows varying trends. This study provides critical insights into the banking sector's financial health, highlighting areas of strength and potential risk, essential for informed decision-making and strategic planning in the financial industry.
The politics of Africa’s urban–industrialisation: authoritarian centralisation and policy integration
Authors: Robi Selam
Published: June 2024

A growing body of literature addresses the implications of the ongoing rapid state-led, export-oriented industrialisation in African cities for a range of development concerns – e.g. labour relations, value chain development, gender relations and China’s involvement in infrastructural development. This study focuses on another important implication of Africa’s rapid industrialisation that has not been sufficiently explored – urban–industrial integration. Recent scholarship that looks at the interaction of urban and industrial development in Africa identifies challenges emerging at the nexus caused by lack of policy integration (PI). However, this literature does not address why this disconnect between the policy spheres arises or why it continues to persist.

Based on thematic analysis of over a hundred qualitative interviews with key policy actors in the urban–industrial sphere, I argue policy fragmentation in the African urban–industrial nexus is driven by processes of ‘authoritarian centralisation’ that foster adverse political conditions for PI – more specifically conceptual integration, policy coordination and infrastructural integration. The study illustrates the relationship between authoritarian centralisation and PI and discusses the ways in which authoritarianism has shaped urban policy, planning and development and its integration into industrial and economic development strategies. The paper contributes to the nascent literature on the politics of urban–industrialisation in a broader range of developmental authoritarian African states.

This article was published open access under a CC BY licence:
https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0
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Deneb Is a Large-amplitude Polarimetric Variable
Authors: Cotton Daniel V. , Bailey Jeremy , Perkins Jean , Buzasi Derek L. , Boiko Ievgeniia
Published: June 2024

We write to report the discovery that Deneb is a large-amplitude polarization variable. Over a ∼400 days time span from 2022 August Deneb’s polarization was typically around 3900 parts per million (ppm) in the SDSS

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band. Yet, it varied by several hundred parts per million in an irregular way on a timescale of weeks. The largest polarization change, amounting to 2500 ppm, occurred shortly after the last pulsation “resumption” event identified by Abt et al. in TESS photometry. The relationship between the observed polarization—particularly corresponding to the resumption event—and its brightness and H
α
spectra suggests a mechanism involving density changes in its wind and/or extended atmosphere. Smaller effects due to pulsations are not ruled out, and further study is recommended.
A Novel Model for the MeV Emission Line in GRB 221009A
Authors: Wei 魏 Yu-Jia 煜佳 , Ren 任 Jia 佳 , He 贺 Hao-Ning 昊宁 , Yang 杨 Yuan-Pei 元培 , Wei 韦 Da-Ming 大明 , Dai 戴 Zi-Gao 子高 , Zhang 张 B. Theodore 兵
Published: June 2024

Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) have long been considered potential sources of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs; with energy ≳1018 eV). In this work, we propose a novel model generating MeV emission lines in GRBs, which can constrain the properties of heavy nuclei that potentially exist in GRB jets. Specifically, we find that relativistic hydrogen-like high-atomic-number ions originating from the β decay of unstable nuclei and/or the recombination entrained in the GRB jet can generate narrow MeV emission lines through the de-excitation of excited electrons. This model can successfully explain the MeV emission line observed in the most luminous GRB ever recorded, GRB 221009A, with suitable parameters including a Lorentz factor γ ∼ 820–1700 and a total mass of heavy nuclei M
tot ∼ 1023–1026 g. Especially, the emission line broadening can be reasonably attributed to both the expansion of the jet shell and the thermal motion of nuclei, naturally resulting in a narrow width (σ
line/E
line ≲ 0.2) consistent with the observation. Furthermore, we predict that different GRBs can exhibit lines in different bands with various evolving behaviors, which might be confirmed with further observations. Finally, our model provides indirect evidence that GRBs may be one of the sources of UHECRs.
A new enigmatic genus of the ichneumonid subfamily Ctenopelmatinae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) from Thailand
Authors: Ranjith Avunjikkattu P. , Quicke Donald L. J. , Reshchikov Alexey , Butcher Buntika A.
Published: June 2024

The Ctenopelmatinae is one of the least explored groups of Ichneumonidae in South East Asia. We describe and illustrate an enigmatic new genus, Thaictenopelma Ranjith, Reshchikov & Quicke with the type species, T. splendida Ranjith, Reshchikov & Quicke, sp. nov., from a moderately high altitude site in northern Thailand. The new genus shows a unique set of morphological characters that distinguishes it from all other ctenopelmatine genera. The presence of a pair of complete latero-median as well as complete dorso-lateral carinae on the T2 are considered autapomorphic characters of the new genus. Affinities of the new genus within the Ctenopelmatinae are discussed and a note on the taxonomic placement is provided.
Spatial distribution models and biodiversity of phytoplankton cysts in the Black Sea
Authors: Dzhembekova Nina , Zlateva Ivelina , Rubino Fernando , Belmonte Manuela , Doncheva Valentina , Popov Ivan , Moncheva Snejana
Published: June 2024

The current study employed diverse statistical and machine learning techniques to investigate the biodiversity and spatial distribution of phytoplankton cysts in the Black Sea. The MaxEnt distribution modeling technique was used to forecast the habitat suitability for the cysts of three potentially toxic microalgal taxa (Lingulodinium polyedra, Polykrikos hartmannii, and Alexandrium spp.). The key variables controlling the habitat suitability of Alexandrium spp. and L. polyedra were nitrates and temperature, while for the P. hartmannii cysts, nitrates and salinity. The region with the highest likelihood of L. polyedra cyst occurrence appears to be in the western coastal and shelf waters, which coincides with the areas where L. polyedra red tides have been documented. The projected habitat suitability of the examined species partially overlapped, perhaps as a result of their cohabitation within the phytoplankton community and shared preferences for specific environmental conditions, demonstrating similar survival strategies. The north-western region of the Black Sea was found to be the most suitable environment for the studied potentially toxic species, presumably posing a greater risk for the onset of blooming events. Two distinct aspects of cysts’ ecology and settlement were observed: the dispersal of cysts concerns their movement within the water column from one place to another prior to settling, while habitat suitability pertains to the particular environment required for their survival, growth, and germination. Therefore, it is crucial to validate the model in order to accurately determine a suitable habitat as well as understand the transportation patterns linked to the particular hydrodynamic properties of the water column and the distinct features of the local environment.
Les (mauvais) augures migratoires
Authors: Slama Serge
Published: June 2024

L’Union européenne et certains de ses États membres développent des outils visant à prédire et anticiper les flux migratoires à partir de différentes sources de données. À supposer que ces instruments soient fiables, qu’en est-il de leur finalité ? Vu les orientations répressives du nouveau pacte européen sur la migration et l’asile, il semble illusoire de penser que ces logiciels vont exclusivement servir à améliorer l’accueil des personnes étrangères… En réduisant ainsi les migrations à un flux de données, ils alertent bien davantage sur la déshumanisation des politiques migratoires et le déni des droits fondamentaux.
Retour sur le débat autour de la versification anglaise à l’époque élisabéthaine – une hypothèse sur le blank verse shakespearien
Authors: Denoyer Brice
Published: June 2024

Le blank verse , majoritaire dans les pièces de Shakespeare, est traditionnellement reconnu comme un « pentamètre iambique ». Pourtant, Cette appellation n’existe pas dans les traités contemporains de l’auteur, qui révèlent un bouleversement théorique et poétique, sur fond de débat entre réformateurs du vers anglais, et partisans de la traditionnelle rhyme (la rime). Une exploration diachronique peut permettre d’y voir plus clair dans un débat que la critique shakespearienne n’a pas encore tranché.
La littératie en santé : destinée à l’amélioration de la santé ?
Authors: Guingal Paul
Published: June 2024

Introduction : La littératie en santé est un enjeu majeur de santé publique. Elle structure et organise les décisions en santé des individus. Une amélioration de la littératie en santé est directement corrélée à une meilleure santé. Sur la base de cette corrélation, une fonction de maintien ou de promotion de la santé a été assignée à la littératie en santé. Cependant, rien ne prouve à ce jour que la littératie en santé, et donc les décisions qu’elle engendre, aient pour finalité l’amélioration de la santé. But de l’étude : L’objectif de notre étude est de décrire la structure de la littératie en santé d’une population selon le HLQ afin de vérifier si cette structure suit ou non un impératif de promotion ou de maintien de la santé. Résultats : La littératie en santé n’est pas structurée selon une finalité d’amélioration de la santé. Conclusions : La littératie en santé n’est pas nécessairement construite pour améliorer la santé. La prise de décisions en santé (en tant que produit de la littératie en santé) obéit, au moins partiellement, à d’autres lois que celle de la volonté d’amélioration de la santé. Il faut dépasser le modèle réduisant la littératie en santé et donc la décision en santé à la stricte ingénierie rationnelle d’individus visant uniquement à promouvoir ou maintenir leur santé.
Drogue, violence et résilience : consommateurs de drogue en cure et anciens délinquants violents à Dakar
Authors: Ndoye Fatou , Bâ Idrissa , Diop Djibril , Tine Jean Augustin Diégane , Diop Rosalie A. , Thiam Mamadou Habib , Sall Mouhamadou , Sall Babaly
Published: June 2024

Au Sénégal, nous constatons une augmentation des actes de délinquance violente et de la consommation de drogues illicites. L’étude se focalise sur deux groupes distincts : les consommateurs de drogues (CDs) en cure et les anciens délinquants violents (DVs). La méthodologie adoptée comprend une étude quantitative auprès de la population générale (n=1009), suivie d’une enquête qualitative auprès de 15 participants, dont 8 CDs en traitement au Centre de Prise en charge Intégrée des Addictions de Dakar (CEPIAD) et au Centre Jacques Chirac de Thiaroye, ainsi que 7 anciens DVs du quartier de Grand Yoff. Ce quartier, connu pour sa violence, est juxtaposé à HLM Grand Yoff, un quartier résidentiel également touché par ces manifestations violentes. L’objectif de l’étude est d’établir le lien entre consommation de drogues et violence en analysant les récits de vie de jeunes adultes sevrés de cette consommation et de la délinquance, puis d’identifier les facteurs de résilience. L’enquête a révélé que la violence chez les jeunes n’est pas systématiquement liée à la consommation de drogue ; elle en constitue plutôt un facteur encourageant. Les liens entre drogue et violence dépendent des prédispositions individuelles, du type de drogues utilisées et de la dépendance. La résilience résulte d’une interconnexion de facteurs individuels, socioculturels et environnementaux, se manifestant comme un processus avec des succès, des échecs et parfois des rechutes.
House of the Dragon et Game of Thrones : récurrence en variations sonores
Authors: Garnier Antoine
Published: June 2024

L’agrégation de House of The Dragon à Game of Thrones pose des questions auxquelles une approche musicologique peut répondre du fait même que le compositeur Ramin Djawadi construit un vaste système ekphrastique donnant une cohérence sémiologique à la (aux deux) série(s). HOTD altère l’harmonie du système djawadien établi dans GOT  : comment sonne alors l’ensemble GOT/HOTD ? Cet article veut éclairer les conséquences de la formation de ce polyptyque télésérial en expliquant comment Djawadi traite ces questions formelles, structurelles. Riche d’un recensement des musiques présentes dans l’oeuvre double, l’analyse aborde les questions des génériques d’ouverture, des signaux sonores, de la pratique sémiotique de l’instrumentation, de l’usage du système thématique et de son déploiement évolutif à travers l’oeuvre ainsi que du rapport en évolution entre les musiques diégétiques et extra-diégétiques. Cette lecture de loin d’un GOT du monde d’avant couplée à une lecture de près d’une HOTD tout juste entamée apporte un éclairage supplémentaire sur la récurrence en variation tellement propre à la télévision, elle-même feu central dans notre culture contemporaine.
« Affronter ensemble la crise sanitaire » : les effets de l’épidémie de Covid-19 sur les relations de travail en ehpad
Authors: Plault Marion , Triplet Lisa , Xing-Bongioanni Jingyue
Published: June 2024

Comment les professionnelles des établissements d’hébergement pour personnes âgées dépendantes ( ehpad ) ont – elles fait face à l’épidémie de Covid – 19 ? À partir d’une enquête menée entre 2021 et 2022 qui articule méthodes qualitatives et quantitatives, cet article vise à étudier la dimension relationnelle des conditions de travail dans les ehpad pendant la première année de la crise sanitaire. Il montre que les travailleuses de première ligne du secteur (aides-soignantes, infirmières, agentes de service) ont surmonté l’aggravation de leurs conditions de travail et l’incertitude liée à l’épidémie grâce à la solidarité qui s’est exprimée sous la forme d’un soutien moral mais aussi d’une forte entraide concrète au travail. L’épidémie a par ailleurs bouleversé l’organisation du travail en ehpad en amenant certains cadres à « remettre la blouse ». Si ces pratiques n’ont pas perduré sur le long terme faute d’une institutionnalisation de la part des établissements, les sentiments d’injustice et de manque de reconnaissance partagés par de nombreuses soignantes et agentes de service depuis la sortie de la crise risquent d’affaiblir leur engagement et la force des collectifs de travail à moyen et long terme.
La construction et la défense de la professionnalité des travailleurs sociaux comme mesure collective de prévention des risques psychosociaux
Authors: Mélon Laetitia
Published: June 2024

Une analyse comparative des conditions de travail et d’emploi au sein de trois services d’éducation et d’hébergement en Belgique francophone permet de cerner des facteurs organisationnels qui participent à l’ébranlement de la professionnalité des travailleurs sociaux et qui les exposent aux risques psychosociaux. En réaction, ces travailleurs mettent en place des stratégies de résistance collective, plus ou moins efficaces, visant à défendre leur professionnalité et participent à la prévention des risques psychosociaux.
Techno-optimism of Malaysia education blueprint (2013-2025) and its effect on the local sustainability education narrative
Authors: Yean Aai Sheau , Rahim Suzieleez Syrene Abdul , Salleh Umi Kalsum Binti Mohd
Published: June 2024

Given the increasing dominance of technology across various sectors, it is not surprising that education has also adopted narratives supporting and sustaining its importance in humanity's daily lives. In Malaysia Education Blueprint, narratives partial towards technology, known as techno-optimism, are commonly sighted. The concern with these narratives lies in the environmental impact a techno-optimistic education blueprint would perpetuate; that is, a partiality that enables the continuity of a consumptive status quo that induced the climate crisis in the first place and the maintenance of an unrealistic expectation of continuous comfort in an increasingly challenging ecosystem fuelled by misplaced optimism on technology. To break free from such a lifestyle and promote sustainability, education must support the effort by providing an alternative perspective that prioritises the sustainability of Earth and the well-being of its people. This paper argues for the Malaysia Education Blueprint that serves to guide the nation after 2025 to be based on a holistic approach that takes into account the sustainable interdependence between humans and the environment, as well as the cultivation of a mindset that fosters mutual flourishing.
The Origin of Cultivated Buckwheat in Mankang District of the Sanjiang Area of Eastern Tibet and its Diffusion to India and the Himalayan Hills
Authors: Ohnishi Ohmi
Published: June 2024

Natural populations of the wild ancestor of cultivated common buckwheat were searched and collected, starting from its discovery in1990 and finishing the collections in 2005. Among the collections, the samples Zhuka, Xihe from Mankang district of Tibet are most closely related to cultivated common buckwheat. On the other hand, cultivated populations of common buckwheat in Zhouba, Zhubalong both from Mankang district are most closely related with the wild ancestor of common buckwheat. This leads to the hypothesis on the origin of cultivated buckwheat in Mankang district in the Sanjiang area. The diffusion rout from the original birthplace to India and the Himalayan hills is proposed. Several characteristics of Indian and Himalayan common buckwheat are discussed. A main conclusion of the discussion is that the European buckwheat is not of Indian origin nor of the Himalayan origin. It probably came from the northern China through the Silk Road.
Dialoguer avec les brahmanes : de l’œuvre missionnaire aux Voyages philosophes
Authors: Atlas Yasmine
Published: June 2024

Cet article explore le dialogue avec les brahmanes – en tant que forme discursive et rapport aux croyances hindoues –, tel qu’il s’illustre dans l’apostolat jésuite avec le Père Roberto de Nobili avant d’être réinvesti, avec toujours plus d’ambiguïté et d’effets en retour, sous la plume de voyageurs comme François de La Boullaye-Le Gouz et François Bernier.
Apports de la carte géomorphologique et des matrices de Harris dans l’analyse des aménagements anthropiques : application à la grotte de La Garma (Espagne)
Authors: Kemper Jules , Delannoy Jean-Jacques , Jaillet Stéphane , Ontañon-Peredo Roberto , Arias Pablo
Published: June 2024

La découverte récente d’importants aménagements anthropiques dans des sites ornés (ex : grotte Chauvet, Nawarla Gabarnmang) ou non (ex : grotte de Bruniquel), réinterroge notre connaissance sur ces espaces souterrains et sur la manière dont ils ont été investis par les sociétés passées. La grotte de La Garma (Cantabrie, Espagne) constitue un cas d’étude exemplaire. On y relève plusieurs structures anthropiques directement associées à d’anciennes phases d’occupation et d’ornementation magdaléniennes. Cette cavité constitue de ce fait un site idéal pour développer des outils méthodologiques visant à identifier et à décomposer le palimpseste des nombreuses interventions humaines passées. L’accent est mis dans cet article sur la zone VII de la Galerie Inférieure, éloignée de près de 300 m de l’entrée paléolithique. L’utilisation conjointe de la cartographie anthropo-géomorphologique à haute résolution spatiale et des diagrammes de Harris a permis d’identifier plusieurs périodes d’aménagement de la grotte depuis le Paléolithique jusqu’à la période médiévale. La cartographie géomorphologique a permis d’identifier d’anciens aménagements parfois difficiles de lecture ; les diagrammes de Harris ont permis de décomposer dans le temps les enchaînements des gestes humains et de rendre compte de leur répartition dans la grotte. Le croisement de ces deux approches permet de reconstituer l’évolution du paysage souterrain au temps de ses fréquentations passées et de souligner ses modifications anthropiques anciennes. Cette démarche méthodologique offre un nouveau regard sur cette cavité et sur l’engagement des sociétés passées au sein d’espaces souterrains parfois éloignés des zones d’entrée.
Current and Future Research Directions
Authors: Das Himadri Sekhar
Published: June 2024

The union of machine intelligence (AI) and manlike robotics has brought about extraordinary progresses in miscellaneous rules, promising the concoction of an extreme-smart information technology. These branches investigate current research trends and future guidance in used AI and manlike electronics for the growth of the extreme-smart cyberspace. The authors argue key sciences, challenges, and potential uses in various fields to a degree healthcare, education, amusement, and manufacturing. Additionally, they investigate moral concerns and societal impacts guide the unification of AI and manlike science into information technology. This comprehensive review aims to support acumens into the developing countryside of AI and manlike robotics research, leading future endeavors towards achieving the thorough potential of the extreme-smart computer network.
Determinants of maternal near-miss among women admitted to public hospitals in the Hadiya zone, central Ethiopia: a case-control study
Authors: Kusheta Samuel , Tura Gurmesa , Tadele Afework , Yesuf Wudu
Published: June 2024

One of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations is to bring the global maternal mortality ratio down to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Therefore, pinpointing the factors that influence maternal near-misses would help expedite the accomplishment of this goal. Studies on these topics are, nevertheless, scarce in the Hadiya zone and throughout Ethiopia as a whole. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to maternal near-misses among women who are admitted to public hospital maternity wards in the Hadiya zone in central Ethiopia. A facility-based, unmatched case-control study was conducted from February 17 to August 16, 2019. The study covered all secondary and tertiary public healthcare facilities in the Hadiya zone, which includes three district hospitals and one referral hospital offering comprehensive emergency obstetric care services. The study included 279 women in total (70 cases and 209 controls). Mothers who had had a near-miss were the cases, and mothers who had not had one were the controls. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24 was used to analyze the data, and the multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to control confounders. The odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to determine statistical significance at a p-value of less than 0.05. Living in a rural area [adjusted OR (AOR)=3.16; 95% CI: 1.62, 6.16], no birth preparedness (AOR=3.50; 95% CI: 1.66, 7.41), ever gave birth by cesarean section (AOR=3.68; 95% CI: 1.63, 8.31), previous history of hypertension (AOR=3.69; 95% CI:1.52, 8.96), and poor knowledge of pregnancy danger signs (AOR=3.15; 95% CI: 1.32, 7.52) were all determinants of maternal near-miss. Thus, strengthened public health and clinical interventions in these arenas need to prioritize rural women and women with a previous history of hypertension.
The myth of Gorgo/Medusa in ancient written sources
Authors: Lazarou Anna
Published: June 2024

The present article reports all ancient writers and poets who dealt with the Gorgoneian head and the Gorgon-Medusa related myth presented in a chronological order basically during the 1st millennium B.C. from Homeric epics to late antiquity of Fabius Planciades Fulgentius and Ioannis Malalas in the 5th and 6th c. A.D. Essentially it is a discussion on the ancient written sources, based on the original texts. Especially for the most ancient sources - such as Homer, Hesiod, Cyclic epics – and references were made to known scholars in the field of philology. Particularly critical discussion and comments are made, along with the investigation of the primary ancient writing sources, as well as the related iconography. The final conclusions show the degree of influence of ancient written sources on art, but also vice versa, that is, how much art influenced ancient texts.