bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ethnosemantic Toponymy of Tourist Attraction in Bangka Island
Authors: Amalia Resti , Lubis Donal Fernado , Bowo Tri Arie
Published: September 2024

Bangka Island has several kinds of tourist attractions, such as natural tourism, historical tourism, cultural tourism and artificial tourism. The names of tourist attractions on Bangka Island still follow the names of the areas where the tourist attractions are located. Unfortunately, many local residents do not acknowledge the origins and meanings of the names of these tourist attractions. There is a need for an in-depth study regarding the naming of tourist attractions on Bangka Island to increase public awareness and the body of knowledge that needs to be preserved to increase tourism potential on Bangka Island. Research on the toponymy of tourist attractions on the island of Bangka uses ethnosemantic methods, and the results are described qualitatively. Ten tourist attractions were selected by random sampling based on the availability of information in the community. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that the names of tourist attractions on Bangka Island consist of three aspects, namely the linguistic aspect, both generic and specific, and the historical aspect of the formation and dynamics of society in the area.
A STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT MANAGEMENT WORK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE SCIENTIFIC VIEW OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   GGNTU named after academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Abubakarova Khadizhat M. , Grigorieva Irina V. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Magomaeva Rita S. ,   FGBOU VO Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov
Published: September 2024

In student management work, the realization of the ultimate need for the development of higher professional talents is a manifestation of student management work that keeps pace with the times, and has important practical and theoretical significance. This article is guided by the scientific concept of development and the analysis that the consultants of an educational institution, as the main force guiding the healthy growth of students, should develop development concepts in order to increase the relevance of their work, meet the needs of student development, improve the efficiency of their work and build a large educational system.
RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM OF INTERNET SECURITY IN THE ERA OF BIG DATA
Authors:   GGNTU named after academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Magomadov Musa V. , Ovseenko Galina A. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Gerikhanov Zelimkhan A. ,   Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov
Published: September 2024

Times are always moving forward, and information technology is also constantly evolving. Due to the widespread popularization of computer intelligent devices in society, a large amount of data will be generated every moment. Therefore, in recent years, more and more people have been conducting in-depth research on how to safely store this data in order to increase the security of big data storage. This article focuses on the discussion of information security and protection of computer networks in the context of big data, their analysis based on the environment, storage needs, working methods, etc., and also uses this as the main basis for offering protection of network information security.
RESEARCH ON THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL LAW
Authors:   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after academician M. D. Millionshchikova, Grozny, Russia, Temirova Aza B. , Shardanovna Saida K. ,   North Caucasus State Academy, Cherkessk, Russia, Ozdamirova Laura M. ,   Chechen State University to A. A. Kadyrov, Grozny, Russia
Published: September 2024

The basic principles of financial law are fundamental. They embody the essence and basic spirit of financial law and dominate this system. They are followed when regulating financial relations. The basic principles of financial law are not static. In different countries or at different historical stages, due to different levels of economic development and financial policy objectives, the basic principles of financial law are also different. The article is intended to summarize and analyze the fundamentals of the current financial legislation of our country from such angles: legislation, financial law, self-control.
ANALYSIS OF WAYS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PROFESSIONAL LITERACY IN THE FIELD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors:   GGNTU named after academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Umatgerieva Khadizhat R. , Badaeva Larisa A. ,   FGBOU VO Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov, Kosulin Valery V. ,   Kazan State Energy University
Published: September 2024

Due to the rapid development of artificial intelligence, countries around the world have introduced a new policy aimed at capturing commanding heights in the development of artificial intelligence. In this new situation, it is very important to study the impact of artificial intelligence on human society. Combined talents with good professional literacy and professional skills have become a prerequisite for students when choosing a career and employment. It is especially important to improve the professional ethics of students while carefully studying artificial intelligence technologies. Firstly, he introduces the need to improve the professional literacy of artificial intelligence, then puts forward the factors influencing it, and finally puts forward methods to improve the professional literacy of artificial intelligence.
On Locally Conformal Kaehler Submersions
Authors: Çimen Çağrıhan , Pirinççi Beran , Taştan Hakan Mete , Ulusoy Deniz
Published: September 2024

We study locally conformal Kaehler submersions, i.e., almost Hermitian submersions whose total manifolds are locally conformal Kaehler. We prove that the vertical distribution of a locally conformal Kaehler submersion is totally geodesic iff the Lee vector field of total manifold is vertical. We also obtain the O'Neill tensors $\tilde{\mathcal{A}}$ and $\tilde{\mathcal{T}}$ with respect to the Weyl connection of a locally conformal Kaehler submersion. Then, we proved that the horizontal distribution of such a submersion is integrable iff $\tilde{\mathcal{A}} \equiv 0$. Finally, we get Chen-Ricci inequalities for locally conformal Kaehler space form submersions and Hopf space form submersions.
From Ricci Soliton to Almost Contact Metric Structures
Authors: Gherici Beldjilali
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we construct almost contact metric structures on a three-dimensional Riemannian manifold equipped with an almost Ricci soliton. Then, we give the techniques necessary to define the nature of such structures. Concrete examples are given.
First record of Tonatia bidens bats foraging on moss
Authors: Lins Luz Júlia , Captivo Lourenço Elizabete , de Moraes Costa Luciana , Carneiro Fernando Israel , Lima Brandão Martha , Salles Caio
Published: September 2024

Cases of bryophyte consumption by vertebrates are often presumed incidental. In this paper we reported, for the first time, the behavior of foraging in moss by bats, Tonatia bidens (Phyllostomidae), in the Cagarras Archipelago Natural Monument, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Due to bryophytes low nutritional value and digestibility, we suggest that obtaining water or forage for invertebrates may be the main objectives, and that this behavior can result in moss dispersion.
Unicystic Ameloblastoma Masquerading as Vascular Lesion
Authors: Choudhary Aakriti
Published: September 2024

Ameloblastoma is a benign epithelial tumor of odontogenic origin which shows variations in its presentation that intrigue the authors. Authors report a case of unicystic ameloblastoma which presented, clinically and radiographically mimicking features of a vascular lesion. Patient reported with the chief complaint of pain and swelling in the left lower-third of the face. The investigations performed gave a diagnosis dilemma and hence deciding on appropriate investigations played a pivotal role to enable precise diagnosis of the lesion and facilitated surgeons to decide on the treatment plan.
Incidencia del Síndrome Burnout en las Funciones Ejecutivas del personal Docente del Distrito Educativo Achacachi
Authors: Torrez Juaniquina Richard Jorge , Jiménez Mamani Lourdes Ceferina
Published: September 2024

El Burnout Docente es un estado de agotamiento físico, emocional y mental que resulta de una sobreexposición al estrés laboral educativo, trayendo consigo insatisfacción profesional, sensación de agotamiento constante y disminución tanto en sus habilidades blandas como en la calidad formativa. Estudios recientes indican que la docencia es una de las ocupaciones más propensas a desarrollar esta afección, por ello se plantea determinar la incidencia del Síndrome Burnout en las Funciones Ejecutivas del personal docente del Distrito Educativo Achacachi-Bolivia, fundamentándose en el paradigma positivista, con enfoque cuantitativo, de nivel descriptivo-correlacional y diseño no experimental–transeccional, seleccionando por muestreo aleatorio simple a 166 docentes del Sub-distrito Lago Cordillera para aplicar el MBI y un muestreo intencional para la prueba BANFE. Los resultados demostraron la presencia del Síndrome Burnout en los docentes, subsiguientemente se formuló el curso “COMUNIDAD GECAN” para ayudarlos a obtener un mejor control de su vida desde la neurociencia.
La Nueva Escuela Mexicana y el pensamiento crítico: De la parte procedimental a la sustantiva
Authors: Pineda Luna Omar
Published: September 2024

El siguiente escrito tiene como objetivo problematizar el modelo educativo impulsado por el actual gobierno titulado “Nueva Escuela Mexicana” (NEM). La NEM se puso en marcha en el inicio del ciclo escolar 2023-2024 en la educación básica en México. Las expectativas y debates en torno a la propuesta educativa han hecho de esta política, una de las más controvertidas de las últimas décadas. En poco tiempo, se realizaron en todo el país los Consejos Técnico Escolar y Talleres Intensivos de Formación Continua para Docentes, estas capacitaciones tuvieron el propósito identificar el vínculo entre los materiales educativos, el Plan de Estudio 2022 y los programas sintéticos y analíticos. Más allá de la polémica por los libros de texto o la eliminación de las “competencias en educación”, lo que interesa a este ensayo es ahondar en uno de sus ejes principales: el pensamiento crítico. Así como conocer la armonización entre la parte minimalista y la maximalista de la NEM en la educación en México.
Sostenibilidad y riesgo como paradigmas regulatorios en la conexión agua y energía
Authors: Esteve Pardo José
Published: September 2024

SUMARIO: 1. LA EXPANSIÓN Y APARENTE DOMINIO DE LA SOSTENIBILIDAD Y OTROS CONCEPTOS PROCEDENTES DE LA ECOLOGÍA.— 2. LA REFERENCIA CONSTITUCIONAL. UTILIZACIÓN RACIONAL DE LOS RECURSOS NATURALES Y SU TRASFONDO CIENTÍFICO.— 3. LAS LÍNEAS DE PROTECCIÓN DE LOS RECURSOS NATURALES Y SUS COBERTURAS.— 4. EL RIESGO, LA SOCIEDAD DEL RIESGO, COMO CONCEPTO COETÁNEO A LA SOSTENIBILIDAD. SUS DIFERENCIAS DE MATRIZ CIENTÍFICA Y DE OPERATIVIDAD.— 5. LA CRECIENTE EXPANSIÓN DE LOS RECURSOS HÍDRICOS NO CONVENCIONALES. EL PANORAMA CARACTERÍSTICO DE LA SOCIEDAD DEL RIESGO.— 6. LA APLICACIÓN DEL SISTEMA PROPIO DE LA REGULACIÓN DE RIESGOS. SU INCORPORACIÓN A LA RECIENTE NORMATIVA EUROPEA Y NACIONAL.
Desempeño docente y su incidencia en el aprendizaje de la lengua en estu-diantes con bajo rendimiento en la educación general básica
Authors: Lopez Jumbo Miriam Susana , Bayas Chacha Luz Maria , Herrera Cantos Jaime Fernando , Garcia Samaniego Maria Teresa , Ruiz Medina Johana Mishel , Guevara Guevara Nancy Patricia , Consuelo Sanchez Bertha
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar detalladamente la estrecha relación existente entre el desempeño docente y su impacto significativo en el proceso de aprendizaje de la lengua en aquellos estudiantes que presentan un nivel de rendimiento académico considerado bajo dentro del ámbito de la educación general básica. Mediante un detallado proceso de investigación cualitativa, se lleva a cabo un exhaustivo análisis de diversos elementos, tales como las metodologías de enseñanza implementadas, la formación y preparación del cuerpo docente, el ambiente educativo presente en las aulas y las variadas estrategias pedagógicas utilizadas por los profesionales de la educación en centros escolares que albergan a alumnos con desempeño académico por debajo de la media. El estudio detallado revela que los docentes desempeñan un papel fundamental e insustituible en el complejo proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, resaltando que la aplicación efectiva de metodologías participativas y la utilización de estrategias personalizadas para abordar de manera individualizada las necesidades particulares de los estudiantes con dificultades en el aprendizaje del idioma son elementos esenciales para potenciar su desempeño académico. Además, es importante destacar que la ausencia de programas de formación permanente y la insuficiencia de materiales didácticos apropiados constituyen obstáculos significativos que restringen las oportunidades de los educadores para brindar una asistencia eficaz a los alumnos con desempeño académico deficiente. Por consiguiente, se sugiere encarecidamente fortalecer y potenciar los programas de formación docente, así como fomentar activamente la integración y aplicación de herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas y recursos pedagógicos innovadores dentro del entorno educativo. El artículo también profundiza en la relevancia del entorno escolar y la interacción entre el profesor y el alumno como un factor crucial en la motivación y el fomento de competencias lingüísticas. Finalmente, después de un exhaustivo análisis, se llega a la conclusión de que una mejora significativa en el desempeño docente, centrada en la constante actualización pedagógica y el sólido respaldo emocional brindado a los estudiantes, genera un impacto sumamente positivo en el proceso de aprendizaje de la lengua en aquellos alumnos que presentan un rendimiento académico por debajo de la media. Se recomienda encarar la implementación de medidas educativas que promuevan activamente la formación continua del profesorado y la instauración de entornos de enseñanza-aprendizaje inclusivos con el objetivo de potenciar el rendimiento académico en el ámbito de la educación primaria.
Обратноосмотическая фильтрация молочной творожной сыворотки как способ детоксикации её выбросов и улучшения функционирования очистных сооружений г. Петропавловска-Камчатского
Authors: Мангазеев Александр Владимирович , Васильев Максим Владимирович , Клочкова Татьяна Андреевна , Клочкова Нина Григорьевна
Published: September 2024

Высокое негативное воздействие молочной творожной сыворотки на жизнедеятельность обитателей водоёмов и почвы определило запрещение её сброса в централизованные системы водоотведения на законодательном уровне. Рост производства на Камчатке сыра и творога неизбежно повлёк за собой увеличение объёмов выработки молочной творожной сыворотки. Самым крупным её производителем здесь является АО «Молокозавод Петропавловский». Сыворотку он сбрасывает в городскую канализацию практически в неразбавленном виде. Её залповые выбросы поступают на единственные в Петропавловске-Камчатском канализационные очистные сооружения КОС «Чавыча». Наши ранние исследования показали, что долговременное воздействие сыворотки, даже в концентрации 20 %, снижает жизнедеятельность организмов активного ила. В настоящей работе обсуждаются результаты экспериментов по обратноосмотической фильтрации сыворотки с целью её детоксикации, данные по её химическому составу и составу полученного из неё фильтрата, а также воздействие фильтрата на физиологическое состояние и функциональную активность организмов активного ила очистных сооружений г. Петропавловска-Камчатского. Показано, что этот тип фильтрации позволяет отсекать от сывороточного потока наиболее токсичные компоненты — белковые соединения и молочную кислоту, имеющую молекулярную массу 90.07794 г/моль или 1250 Дальтон. Содержание в обратноосмотическом фильтрате биогенных элементов и такие его характеристики, как БПК5 и ХПК, свидетельствуют об их значительно более низких значениях, чем в самой сыворотке. Эксперименты по добавлению в фильтрат активного ила показали, что он не оказывает губительного воздействия на представителей его микробиома. Это доказывает эффективность использования обратноосмотической фильтрации для детоксикации отходов творожного производства АО «Молокозавод Петропавловский» и предотвращения гибели представителей микробиома активного ила городских очистных сооружений.
Композитные магнитосорбенты для очистки воды от катионов тяжёлых металлов и поверхностно-активных веществ
Authors: Арефьева Оксана Анатольевна , Ольшанская Любовь Николаевна , Татаринцева Елена Александровна , Голов Дмитрий Андреевич
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматриваются современные композиционные материалы на основе хитозана, оксида графена и магнитных частиц для очистки сточных вод от ионов тяжёлых металлов (цинк, медь) и поверхностно–активных веществ. Рассмотрены способы изготовления и применения композиционных сорбентов. Состав полученного сорбционного материала изучен методом ИК-спектроскопии. Определены функциональные группы (первичные аминогруппы и гидроксогруппы), способные координироваться с различными ионами металлов или участвовать в ионном обмене. Показано, что композиционный магнитный сорбент обладает высокой гидрофобностью — контактный угол смачивания составил 140 градусов; плавучесть материала в течение 96 часов не опускалась ниже 84 %; низкое водопоглощение 0.2 г/г. Кроме этого, разрабатываемый сорбент может быть использован для очистки воды от нефтепродуктов и масел. Определены флокуляционные и сорбционные свойства биополимера хитозана при нанесении на анионные поверхностно-активные вещества.
Моделирование режимов СВЧ–обработки деформационных швов
Authors: Дорняк Ольга Роальдовна , Недоносков Александр Борисович
Published: September 2024

Представлены результаты моделирования процесса СВЧ–нагрева фрагмента жёсткого аэродромного или дорожного покрытия, которое включает деформационный шов и окружающие бетонные плиты. Деформационный шов является трёхслойным. Цель нагрева — довести материал верхнего слоя (герметика) до состояния текучести, что способствует ликвидации мелких дефектов и позволяет поддерживать высокое качество деформационного шва. Расчёты проведены на основе математической модели электродинамики и теплообмена. Электродинамическая часть задачи поставлена как стационарная на основе уравнения Гельмгольца. Тепловая задача является нестационарной с подвижными тепловыми источниками. Мобильная система сформирована из нескольких волноводов, которые перемещаются вдоль оси шва друг за другом. Показано, что предложенный подход позволяет существенно повысить эффективность термообработки деформационного шва. Проанализировано влияние механизмов нагрева на процесс развития температурного поля каждого из четырёх элементов покрытия.
The Complex World
Authors: Krakauer David
Published: September 2024

The Complex World, originally published in Volume 1 of Foundational Papers in Complexity Science, presents an entirely new framing of nature, of the human role in the natural and technological worlds, and what it means to prosper on a living planet. We live in a complex world—meaning one that is increasingly connected, evolving, technological, volatile, and potentially poised for catastrophe. And yet we continue to treat the world as if it were simple: linear, unchanging, disconnected, and infinitely exploitable. Complexity science is an approach to understanding and surviving in a complex world. In this concise and comprehensive introduction, Santa Fe Institute President David C. Krakauer traces the roots of complexity science back to the nineteenth-century science of machines—evolved and engineered—into the twentieth-century science of emergent systems. By combining insights from evolution, computation, nonlinear dynamics, and statistical physics, complexity science provides the first scientific framework for understanding the purposeful universe.
Europol-együttműködés a magyar bűnüldözésben
Authors: Vas Zsolt , Szongoth Richárd
Published: September 2024

Aim: The aim of the article is to present the practical aspects of Europol’s role in Hungarian law enforcement.
Methodology: We have collected knowledge about the operation of Europol, its services and support of law enforcement by studying the available EU and Hungarian regulations, as well as performing the former management tasks of Europol Hungarian Liaison Bureau, and practical implementation of the tasks of the crime coordinator assisting domestic procedures.
Findings: Europol’s law enforcement services provide Hungarian law enforcement agencies with opportunities that cannot be provided by other agencies. In addition to supporting specific investigations, the institutional system also provides IT, strategic and financial support to countries.
Value: The study provides operational, practical insights into the possibilities of cooperation with Europol, which will allow the staff of the criminal and judicial authorities to have a deeper insight into the more effective detection and investigation, as well as answers on the individual services and their future, also interpreted in the context of the readers.
A bűnüldözési információcsere nagy kihívása
Authors: Ujfalussy Nikolett
Published: September 2024

Aim: The paper attempts to take stock and present the most significant dilemmas and challenges of cross border criminal data and intelligence exchange between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States that can be experienced by police personnel in the field at the moment.
Methodology: In addition to the relevant legislation, recommendations and best practices, the paper – based on personal experience as a police professional, supplemented by insights of the members of the EU law enforcement community – describes and illustrates the various challenges of today’s international police cooperation landscape.
Findings: The EU law enforcement information exchange scene is in the midst of its transformation due to globalisation and the progressive information and communication technology advancement. The evolution of the institutionalised cross border criminal data and intelligence exchange has to keep up with the world of crime and reflect the challenges which arise from the sensitive nature of the policy area itself, where any substantial development can only be reached by innovation and capacity building of the law enforcement sector.
Value: This snapshot is to give a structured overview and to draw more attention to the complexity and the controversies of the international law enforcement information exchange landscape, which policy-makers and police professionals have to face nowadays in order to successfully prevent, detect or investigate cross border criminal offences.
Az Europol terrorizmus elleni küzdelemben nyújtott szerepe: több mint 25 éves partnerség
Authors: Ortiz Antonio
Published: September 2024

Aim: Provide an overview of the evolution of Europol’s counter-terrorism capabilities over the last 25 years. Focus on the establishment of the European Counter-Terrorism Centre (ECTC).
Methodology: In this article on counterterrorism, the methodology employed involves a qualitative approach, leveraging first-hand experiences and insights from Europol’s operational involvement and institutional development.
Findings: Over the past two decades, significant terrorist attacks have profoundly influenced the European Union’s counter-terrorism policies and institutions. These events have accelerated the development of Europol’s dedicated counterterrorism capabilities, transforming it from an agency with limited operational capacity into a key player in the EU’s counter-terrorism efforts. Europol’s role expanded significantly after 2015 leading to the establishment of the European Counter-Terrorism Centre (ECTC). The ECTC supports national counter-terrorism efforts through enhanced law enforcement cooperation and operational services, addressing emerging threats like jihadist use of the internet for recruitment and propaganda, through the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU). Despite progress achieved, counterterrorism remains primarily a national competence, with Europol playing a supportive role. The continuous evolution of Europol’s strategic and operational tools reflects the EU’s commitment to a collective approach, balancing national prerogatives with the need for coordinated, transnational efforts to combat terrorism effectively.
Value: The value of this article lies in its practical insights offering an internal perspective from a seasoned security practitioner focusing on operational and institutional realities as opposed to theoretical frameworks.
The AI-shift: how Europol is leveraging artificial intelligence to combat serious organised crime and terrorism
Authors: Dános Valér
Published: September 2024

Aim: The aim of this article is to highlight the importance of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law enforcement to combat serious organised crime and terrorism, while ensuring responsible and accountable use of AI tools through collaboration and knowledge-sharing among European law enforcement agencies.
Methodology: The study uses a descriptive methodology to describe the development and cooperation process through which the Innovation Lab contributes to the innovation development and knowledge sharing of Europol and its member countries.
Findings: With the increasing volume and speed of investigative data, AI has emerged as a promising solution to help law enforcement agencies process and analyse large and complex datasets. Europol has been at the forefront of developing and sharing AI tools with its Member States, ensuring their responsible and accountable use. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law enforcement investigations has been found to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of crime fighting, particularly in processing and analysing large and complex datasets.
Value: The article highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among law enforcement agencies to keep pace with AI advancements and prevent criminal abuse of these technologies.
Europol 25, Hungary 20
Authors: Hegyaljai Mátyás
Published: September 2024

Aim: Europol has evolved over the last quarter of a century, as its legal framework has changed in line with EU requirements, and its tasks have expanded and its network of contacts has become more extensive.
Methodology: Beyond the national offices of EU Member States, close cooperation is now possible across several continents through operational, strategic and working agreements with third countries.
Findings: The unique use of a liaison officer system and participation in joint investigation teams helps to build trust-based relationships. Over the years, several specialised crime centres have been set up.
Value: In Hungary, the design of the national unit has been developed in line with EU expectations and has adapted continuously over the last twenty years to the changes at Europol.
Europol’s Counter-Terrorism Role: over 25 Years of Partnership
Authors: Ortiz Antonio
Published: September 2024

Aim: Provide an overview of the evolution of Europol’s counter-terrorism capabilities over the last 25 years. Focus on the establishment of the European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC).
Methodology: In this article on counter-terrorism, the methodology employed involves a qualitative approach, leveraging first-hand experiences and insights from Europol’s operational involvement and institutional development.
Findings: Over the past two decades, significant terrorist attacks have profoundly influenced the European Union’s counter-terrorism policies and institutions. These events have accelerated the development of Europol’s dedicated counter-terrorism capabilities, transforming it from an agency with limited operational capacity into a key player in the EU’s counter-terrorism efforts. Europol’s role expanded significantly after 2015 leading to the establishment of the European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC). The ECTC supports national counter-terrorism efforts through enhanced law enforcement cooperation and operational services, addressing emerging threats like jihadist use of the internet for recruitment and propaganda, through the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU). Despite progress achieved, counter-terrorism remains primarily a national competence, with Europol playing a supportive role. The continuous evolution of Europol’s strategic and operational tools reflects the EU’s commitment to a collective approach, balancing national prerogatives with the need for coordinated, transnational efforts to combat terrorism effectively.
Value: The value of this article lies in its practical insights offering an internal perspective from a seasoned security practitioner focusing on operational and institutional realities as opposed to theoretical frameworks.
What is in a tale title?
Togail na Tebe
as an editorial construction
Authors: BRIGGS MARIAMNE M.
Published: September 2024

George Calder’s 1922 edition of the Middle Irish translation of Statius’ Latin epic the
Thebaid
was published under the title
Togail na Tebe: The Thebaid of Statius. The Irish Text
. This article examines manuscripts, manuscript catalogues, and the reviews of Calder’s edition to demonstrate that the title
Togail na Tebe
(‘The Destruction of Thebes’) was the editor’s own creation. The reasons behind Calder’s choice of a title are explored, and an argument is put forward as to how this title has informed approaches to the Middle Irish version of the
Thebaid
in modern literary criticism; in particular, in making connections to the medieval Irish literary genre
togla
(‘destructions’) evidenced in the medieval Irish Tale-Lists A and B. Other possibilities for a tale-title to this narrative are considered before it is recommended that modern scholars refer instead to this text as the Middle Irish
Thebaid
.
Corporal punishment and child abuse in Ireland, 1700–1870
Authors: KELLY JAMES
Published: September 2024

This article seeks to trace the changing attitudes to the administration of corporal punishment to children, apprentices and servants in Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Informed by the conviction derived from the Biblical injunction that ‘whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him’ (Proverbs 13:24), parents, guardians, masters and others long believed that it was necessary routinely to punish their charges. Much of the corporal punishment that was resorted to was applied with ‘due management’, but the prevailing permissive attitude also facilitated its injurious use. This article is grounded in a series of such instances spanning the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, beginning with the failure to pursue the prosecution of Lady Frances Gore in 1711 for the death of her son, Robert, and continuing with sequence of cases that did proceed to trial. These permit the conclusion, commencing with the trial in 1762 of Vere and Neale Molloy for the abuse of their daughter, Sarah, that the combination of the preparedness of the law courts to hand down severe sentences and the disapproval of the public heralded an increased awareness of the issue before the end of the eighteenth century. This was insufficient to eradicate fatal and abusive punishment. However, mounting public disapproval in the nineteenth century of the mistreatment of apprentices, servants and children encouraged the newly established police to prosecute and the courts to penalise those who were responsible. It had less impact on the administration of corporal punishment in the school or the home, but the gradual acceptance that masters, mistresses were not entitled to beat apprentices and servants not just reduced the contexts where corporal punishment was permissible, it contributed to the appreciating sense that it was efficacious only when it was properly administered.
Mid-infrared Measurements of Ion-irradiated Carbonaceous Meteorites: How to Better Detect Space Weathering Effects
Authors: Lantz C. , Nakamura T. , Baklouti D. , Brunetto R. , Henault E. , Kobayashi S. , Mivumbi O. , Djouadi Z. , Quirico E. , Zolensky M. , Hiroi T.
Published: September 2024

Remote sensing study of asteroids will soon enter a new era with an increasing amount of data available thanks to the JWST, especially in the mid-infrared (MIR) range that allows identification of mineral species. It will then be possible to establish a taxonomy, as is currently available in the visible–near-infrared range, based on MIR spectral parameters. It had been previously shown that the MIR range is very sensitive to space weathering (SpWe) effects. Thus, it is crucial to determine which spectral changes are involved to disentangle initial composition from surface aging and provide tools to interpret future remote sensing data of asteroids. We present here MIR measurements of a wide variety of ion-irradiated carbonaceous chondrites as a simulation of the solar wind SpWe component. We evaluate several parameters (the Christiansen feature and Reststrahlen band positions, the width of the main Si–O band) and test different measurement conditions (ion energy and geometry of observation). We highlight a dependency of the spectral changes with the initial composition, as hydrated samples are more affected than anhydrous ones. We confirm the role of the geometry in the detection of SpWe effects as already shown in the near-infrared, with a competition effect between the depth probed by photons and the implantation depth of ions (function of the energy used). We will discuss the results in the framework of future observations and Ryugu’s and Bennu’s samples studied in the laboratory.
A rare case of Whipple disease presenting as a hydrosalpinx and granulomatous peritonitis
Authors: Dokic Milan , Janjic Tijana P , Beleslin Aleksandra B , Micic Jelena D , Jovanovic Ljubisa Z , Jovic Jasna
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Whipple disease is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. The classic form affects gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems; but other forms may damage the heart, brain, or lungs. Due to non-specific and diverse clinical symptoms, diagnosis of Whipple disease is challenging and often late. Adequate and timely antibiotic treatment is essential for favorable outcome.
Case presentation: Here we present a case of a young woman admitted to the gynecological clinic for diagnostic laparoscopy for suspected haemato-/hydro- salpinx and peritoneal endometriosis. Macroscopic findings during laparoscopy revealed miliary whitish lesions in the pelvis and histopathology reported granulomatous salpingitis and peritonitis. She was complaining of intermittent abdominal pain, bloating and weight loss. Subsequently, the laparoscopy symptoms worsened and her general condition deteriorated. Differential diagnosis included infective agents such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis; in addition to sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and malignancies; all of which were excluded. Finally, Tropheryma whipplei was suspected, and after esophagogastroduodenoscopy with duodenal biopsy, long-term antibiotic treatment was initiated and the patient fully recovered.
Conclusions: Although Whipple disease is rare, it is important to have a high level of awareness for Tropheryma whipplei infection. The localization and course of Whipple’s disease may be unpredictable, but a favorable outcome is expected with adequate antibiotic treatment.
Synergy of Xpert (MTB/RIF) and Line probe assay for detection of rifampicin resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: Hussain Shahida , Sultan Sikander , Riaz Saba , Hussain Hajra , Javed Hasnain , Mazhar Rabia
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Early diagnosis and successful treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) demands rapid, precise, and consistent diagnostic methods to minimise the development of resistance. Therefore, this comparative study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of Xpert (MTB/RIF) and Line probe assay (LPA) for detecting drug-resistant TB.
Methodology: This study comprised 389 (279 pulmonary and 110 extrapulmonary) samples from patients suspected of having TB. All samples were subjected to Xpert (MTB/RIF), LPA, solid culture, and drug-susceptibility testing. Out of 320 samples, only 180 culture (gold standard) positive were included in the final evaluation. The diagnostic characteristics for methods used were determined by calculating diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values. The agreement between all methods was determined by calculating the kappa coefficient.
Results: The sensitivity and specificity for Xpert (MTB/RIF) for detecting TB were 88.5% and 96.4%, respectively, against the solid culture. On the other hand, LPA showed sensitivity and specificity at 94.3% and 100%, respectively. Xpert (MTB/RIF) showed moderate agreement (kappa 0.65, p < 0.01) – (73.3% sensitivity; 97.6% specificity) for the detection of rifampicin resistance. However, LPA achieved better diagnostic accuracy (kappa 0.80, p < 0.01) – (84.6% sensitivity; 98.4% specificity) against drug-resistant TB.
Conclusions: Xpert (MTB/RIF) and LPA have outstanding diagnostic sensitivity and specificity against RIF resistance with a shorter turnaround time, which could result in a substantial therapeutic outcome. Our findings showed LPA superiority over Xpert (MTB/RIF) for drug resistance. However, due to operational challenges, the requirement of technical expertise and infrastructure issues, LPA cannot be used as point-of-care testing in resource-limited countries.
Prevalence and molecular identification of hypodermosis from slaughtered cattle in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraq
Authors: Mohammed Aram A , Hama Soor Taib A , Abdulqadir Mardin O
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Hypodermosis is a subcutaneous infestation in cattle that is caused by larvae of Hypoderma spp. and it is an economically important disease in the cattle industry. This study aimed to find the prevalence rate of hypodermosis and identify variations in the COX1 gene among isolates present in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Methodology: The study was conducted in a Sulaymaniyah slaughterhouse from March to July 2021. The carcasses of 867 cattle were carefully checked before and after skinning them to record the presence of boils containing the larvae of Hypoderma spp. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) using TaqI enzyme, and sequencing of the COX1 gene were used for diagnosis and molecular characterization of Hypoderma spp.
Results: The rate of infestation with Hypoderma bovis was 1.61% and the highest rate (3.57%) was detected in April. The disease was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in local breeds at 2.79%. PCR-RFLP confirmed that all recorded species were H. bovis. The result was further confirmed by Sanger sequencing of the COX1 gene of the isolated species. Comparison of the sequences of the conserved COX1 gene of the parasite led to identification of six different haplotypes in the research area. Two of the haplotypes were previously recorded internationally, while four new haplotypes associated with four novel mutations were recorded for the first time in the study region. Conclusions: Based on these results we can conclude that H. bovis is a widespread species in the research region.
Mitochondrial markers revealed genetic panmixia in the data-deficient yellowfin snapper, Lutjanus xanthopinnis (Actinopterygii: Eupercaria: Lutjanidae), from a hotspot of the southern region of the South China Sea
Authors: Rahman Md Moshiur , Ariffin Nur Asma , Seah Ying Giat , Nor Siti Azizah Mohd , Mat Jaafar Tun Nurul Aimi , Nur Nuralif Fakhrullah Mohd , Habib Ahasan
Published: September 2024

Understanding the genetic structure and diversity of marine fish is crucial for a sustainable management program. We examined the genetic diversity and historical demographics of the yellowfin snapper, Lutjanus xanthopinnis Iwatsuki, Tanaka et Allen, 2015, in the coastal waters of east Peninsular Malaysia which is bordered by the southern part of the South China Sea using the mitochondrial genes (mtDNA) D-loop and Cytochrome b (Cyt-b). A total of 99 (D-loop) and 78 (Cyt-b) specimens of L. xanthopinnis were successfully sequenced from six locations within the range of species distribution along the Malaysian South China Sea. In the presently reported study, the lack of genetic differentiation among populations can be attributed to historical demographic events, eggs and planktonic larvae’ ability to disperse, spawning patterns, and the absence of physical barriers in the geographical landscape. Maximum likelihood gene trees demonstrated that the populations under study had limited structuring and formed a panmictic population that lacks support for internal clades. The AMOVA (Analysis of Molecular Variance) and population pairwise ФST values indicated high genetic exchange between the study areas. A high level of haplotype diversity (D-loop: 0.948–1.000; Cyt-b: 0.542–0.928), low nucleotide diversity (D-loop: 0.0095–0.0159; Cyt-b: 0.0022–0.0049) and starlike haplotype network indicates a recent expansion of L. xanthopinnis populations in Malaysian South China Sea. However, neutrality and goodness of fit tests revealed non-significant values. Furthermore, the BSP (Bayesian skyline plot) analysis estimated population expansion events during the late Pleistocene. During this epoch, the fluctuation in sea level may have led to an increase in the abundance of resources and favorable habitats for the yellowfin snapper. The presently reported findings could initiate efficient management strategies for L. xanthopinnis along the coastal areas of the Malaysian South China Sea and other nearby nations that share the same waterways.
The diversity and taxonomy of Tomentella (Thelephoraceae, Thelephorales) with descriptions of four new species from Southwestern China
Authors: Zhang Xiaojie , Shi Fulei , Yang Ke , Zhao Changlin
Published: September 2024

Taxonomy plays a central role in understanding the diversity of life, translating the products of biological exploration and discovery specimens and observations into systems of names that settle a “classification home” to taxa. Up to this point, studies on the taxonomy and phylogeny of the basidiomycetous genus Tomentella stemmed mainly from the temperate to boreal zones of the North Hemisphere, but were scarce in tropical Asia. In this study, four new species, viz. Tomentella olivaceobasidiosa, T. velutina, T. wumenshanensis and T. yunnanensis from China, are described and illustrated based on the morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic analyses, in which the sequences of ITS+nLSU+mtSSU+RPB2 genes were used for the phylogenetic analyses using Maximum Likelihood, Maximum Parsimony and Bayesian Inference methods. All the new species can be well recognised by their macroscopical and anatomical characteristics. The four new species, closely related taxa in the phylogenetic tree and morphologically similar species are discussed.
L’intervention militaire turque à Chypre en 1974, intervention humanitaire unilatérale ou invasion ?
Authors: Bertrand Gilles
Published: September 2024

Il y a cinquante ans, un coup d’État fomenté par la junte militaire grecque renversa le président chypriote Makarios (15 juillet 1974), provoquant une intervention militaire turque. Les troupes turques occupèrent une partie de l’île, mettant ainsi en œuvre sa partition de facto (17 août 1974). Depuis lors, la version officielle turque n’a jamais varié : il s’agissait d’une « opération de paix » visant à protéger la minorité chypriote turque, tandis que, côté chypriote grec, il est systématiquement question d’une « invasion ». Depuis, et surtout depuis la fin de la Bipolarité, les débats et les évolutions du droit et de la pratique internationaux ont alimenté les deux versions de l’histoire : affirmation continue du refus de l’ingérence dans les affaires intérieures des États, mais aussi émergence du principe de responsabilité de protéger ; interventions militaires revendiquées comme humanitaires mais aussi invocation douteuse du concept de maintien de la paix et de la sécurité internationale (Irak, 2003) et pour finir agression de la Russie contre l’Ukraine maquillée en « opération militaire spéciale » et même en « opération spéciale de maintien de la paix ». Cet article propose donc de remettre en perspective l’intervention militaire turque à Chypre à l’aune de ces débats et évolutions.
Vieillir sous le soleil des Antilles !
Authors: Bringuier Barbara
Published: September 2024

L’expérience du développement de l’association des Petits Frères des Pauvres aux Antilles. La situation démographique des Antilles est peu ou mal connue par le grand public et les idées reçues sont souvent erronées. La Martinique et la Guadeloupe seront les départements les plus vieux de France dans quelques années. Une des conséquences du vieillissement est l’accroissement de l’isolement social des personnes âgées. L’association Petits Frères des Pauvres développe depuis trois ans des actions de lutte contre l’isolement des personnes âgées de plus de 50 ans vivant dans des conditions de précarité dans trois îles des Antilles : Martinique, Guadeloupe et Saint-Martin. Malgré l’expérience de plus de 75 ans de l’association, les équipes de bénévoles et de salariés doivent faire face à des défis spécifiques aux territoires ultramarins. La mobilisation de bénévoles est essentielle pour l’association car seuls les citoyens peuvent prendre le temps de retisser des liens avec des personnes isolées. Comme en Métropole, l’isolement social des personnes vivant dans des conditions de précarité est encore plus important car la pauvreté est un facteur d’isolement social. Au-delà des visites à domicile et des activités collectives mises en place pour et avec les personnes accompagnées, l’association développe aux Antilles des actions de sensibilisation auprès de collégiens pour changer le regard sur les aînés et offre des possibilités à toutes les générations de se mobiliser en tant que bénévoles.
Vieillir à l’ère du changement climatique : le défi d’une commune guadeloupéenne
Authors: Simzac Anne-Bérénice , Llobet Élodie
Published: September 2024

La décennie à venir comportera deux défis majeurs pour les territoires français : le vieillissement de la population et le changement climatique. Ce double enjeu est présent dans les régions ultramarines et amène ces territoires à imaginer des solutions pour anticiper des problématiques majeures. À partir d’une démarche prospective menée dans une commune guadeloupéenne, cet article vise à étudier la façon dont les territoires d’Outre-mer peuvent faire preuve de résilience face à ces deux défis. Trois axes d’action principaux seront présentés : l’habitat et le parcours résidentiel, la mobilité, les commerces et services de proximité. Nous constaterons également que la thématique des solidarités locales est présente dans les différentes actions imaginées. En conclusion, nous montrerons que même si les populations vont être confrontées à des problématiques multiples (sociales, économiques, environnementales…) aux conséquences importantes, ces territoires peuvent dès à présent transformer certaines contraintes en opportunités pour le futur. Cela reste un réel défi pour les collectivités et pour le relever, elles gagneront à miser sur une approche systémique et une mutualisation des actions.