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De qui est-ce ? Médiapoétique d’un roman-surprise dans L’Express en 1955
Authors: Thérenty Marie-Ève
Published: July 2024

L’Express propose en 1955, à l’initiative de Françoise Giroud, un curieux concours à ses lecteurs. Il s’agit de retrouver quels écrivains parmi François Mauriac, Françoise Sagan, André Maurois, Louise de Vilmorin, Roger Nimier, Paul Vialar, Henri Troyat et Béatrix Beck ont respectivement rédigé les différents chapitres d’un roman policier, De qui est-ce ?, fabriqué pour la circonstance. Il s’avère que si, en apparence, ce roman s’inscrit dans une longue généalogie qui l’ancre à la fois paradoxalement dans le xixe siècle médiatique et dans une culture littéraire élitiste, il révèle surtout la conversion de L’Express à une conception commerciale de la valeur littéraire caractérisée par le culte du best-seller. Ce ralliement accompagne logiquement la transformation de l’hebdomadaire en un newsmagazine dont le roman De qui est-ce ? annonce significativement la recette : événementialisation, illustration et éditorialisation.
Paris Match colonial : variétés d’un discours de contrepoint
Authors: Demougin Laure
Published: July 2024

Paris Match a publié des articles coloniaux qui ont connu une certaine célébrité. D’autres, moins connus, ont fait partie de la pléthore de textes qui ont construit, sur différents modes et avec différentes tonalités, les images coloniales des années 1950 en particulier. Le présent article se propose d’étudier quelques cas révélateurs de ce « discours colonial de contrepoint » que le magazine développe : « discours colonial » car le journalisme tient une place prépondérante dans la perception que les lecteurs français vont avoir des colonies et se nourrit d’un riche arrière-plan ; « de contrepoint » car on visera plutôt ici les reportages publiés en parallèle aux guerres de décolonisations, traces coloniales qui témoignent d’un autre rapport à l’actualité. Il sera donc question ici des reportages qui utilisent l’arrière-plan de la littérature coloniale pour produire de nouvelles images et de nouveaux textes.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, un mythe de la culture moyenne dans les hebdomadaires des années 1950
Authors: Charlier Marie-Astrid
Published: July 2024

À travers l’étude de quatre hebdomadaires importants des années 1950 – Paris Match, Radar, L’Express et France-Observateur –, cet article propose une exploration des représentations de l’existentialisme et de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, totalement imbriqués, voire interchangeables dans le discours et l’imaginaire de ces périodiques. Véritable mythe de la culture moyenne, ce « village extraordinaire » est représenté selon deux dispositifs complémentaires : la starisation d’une part, avec Sartre, Prévert et Gréco pour vedettes, et l’humour potache d’autre part, qui tourne en dérision la mode existentialiste que les journaux fabriquent pourtant. Utilisant les ressorts du newsmagazine à l’américaine tout en maintenant les dispositifs de la petite presse du xixe siècle puis de l’entre-deux-guerres, les quatre hebdomadaires fabriquent une mythologie « Saint-Germain-des-Prés » pour la culture moyenne, alimentée également par un nombre important de fictions romanesques et cinématographiques.
Perspectives pour une histoire des annonces publicitaires de la presse magazine
Authors: Truxa Laura
Published: July 2024

Cet article a pour but de proposer des pistes pour développer l’étude historique du contenu publicitaire de la presse magazine. Dans un premier temps, un état des lieux de la littérature abordant le sujet permet de dresser un cadre théorique pour ce projet, au croisement de l’histoire de la publicité, de l’histoire culturelle de la presse et des études visuelles. Une telle initiative invite à prendre en compte à la fois les dimensions commerciales des annonces publicitaires, et leurs dimensions esthétiques et matérielles, dont la périodicité et la répétitivité. Face à ces spécificités, et à la quantité massive des annonces disponibles, la constitution de corpus d’étude doit faire l’objet d’une réflexion. Plusieurs propositions et hypothèses de travail sont ici passées en revue, sans prétention à l’exhaustivité. Enfin, une dernière partie s’interroge sur les méthodes adaptées à l’examen de ces objets et tente d’envisager une articulation entre analyse des contenus et histoire matérielle des publicités de la presse magazine.
Jean Daniel et « l’habit de lumière » : la figure du général de Gaulle dans Le Nouvel Observateur (1964-1970)
Authors: Lévrier Alexis
Published: July 2024

Cet article est consacré au rôle paradoxal que Le Nouvel Observateur et son rédacteur en chef ont joué dans la construction d’un mythe gaullien entre 1964 et 1970. Cet hebdomadaire s’est pourtant construit en partie contre le général de Gaulle : le fondateur de la Ve République y apparaît donc en toute logique, jusqu’à son départ du pouvoir, comme un personnage de plus en plus rejeté. Mais dans les éditoriaux de Jean Daniel perce en réalité, derrière des condamnations parfois très vives, une admiration à peine dissimulée pour le Président. Ce gaullisme inavouable le conduit souvent à entrer en contradiction, voire en opposition avec les idées défendues par le magazine qu’il a cofondé. Durant ces six années, Le Nouvel Observateur a ainsi offert l’image d’un objet éditorial complexe, polyphonique, et à l’identité insaisissable, puisque des tensions apparaissent constamment entre l’orientation politique voulue par le journal et les articles de son premier rédacteur.
Le « style jeune » : les discours sur les modes de la jeunesse dans les hebdomadaires des années 50
Authors: Audebert Sixtine
Published: July 2024

Au cours des années 50, le « style jeune » ainsi que les mots pour en parler s’inventent dans les médias. Au fur et à mesure de l’acculturation américaine, la presse passe de la tradition moqueuse des chansonniers, imprégnée d’un mépris réactionnaire vis-à-vis de cette culture de masse, au registre de la panique morale, contribuant à construire la mythologie romantique de cette culture générationnelle.
Production de photographies par les soldats-reporters en Indochine et mise en valeur par la presse magazine illustrée
Authors: Ruellan Denis , Ruellan Josiane
Published: July 2024

Cet article considère l’hypothèse que les institutions médiatiques et militaires ont intérêt à leur rapprochement lors des conflits. Il prend pour étude de cas la guerre coloniale d'Indochine, opposant la France aux indépendantistes vietnamiens (1945-1956). Il analyse un dispositif industrialisé de production, par l'armée française, d’images d’actualité dont la principale finalité était leur reproduction dans la presse, et il aborde trois questions : Comment a fonctionné cette organisation de production ? Peut-on considérer qu’elle a été performante au regard de l’ensemble des images diffusées par les journaux ? Et faut-il considérer que ce dispositif témoigne d’une coopération des institutions médiatiques et militaires dans la coproduction d’une représentation de la guerre d’Indochine ? Cet article met à profit deux sources : d’une part, les archives militaires (Service historique de la défense ; Établissement de communication et de production audiovisuelle de la défense) et civiles (Archives nationales d’outre-mer) sur l’organisation et les acteurs, d’autre part les publications de presse magazine et quotidienne de l’époque, en particulier les illustrés qui se développent rapidement à cette époque.
Traître, lâche ou victime ? Le gouverneur d’Exilles face à ses juges (1708-1710)
Authors: Vo-Ha Paul
Published: July 2024

En août 1708, pendant la guerre de Succession d’Espagne, le commandant d’Exilles, Laboulaye, rend aux Savoyards la place dont il avait la garde après quelques jours de siège, la garnison prisonnière de guerre. Cette reddition rapide, suspecte, est interprétée par le maréchal de Villars comme une marque de lâcheté ou pire, une trahison. Face au scandale, Laboulaye, soucieux de défendre son honneur, réclame d’être échangé et se rend à la Bastille. S’ouvre alors une longue procédure qui débouche, 18 mois plus tard, sur la condamnation du gouverneur à la prison à vie pour lâcheté, l’accusation de trahison n’étant finalement pas retenue. Cette affaire permet d’étudier le processus de construction sociale du lâche ou du traître, la justice extraordinaire mise en branle par le pouvoir royal pour criminaliser cette reddition hâtive et la réception publique de la sentence au sein de l’armée. Dans la sphère militaire, certaines voix dissonantes dénoncent un jugement inique, attestant la naissance autour de cette affaire d’un public, voire d’un espace public autonome et critique qui s’émancipe en partie des autorités
Sustainable Service Design meta-scenario for take-it-back services on white-good appliances
Authors: Graciano Bheatriz Silvano , Conte Adele Cagnato , Dos Santos Aguinaldo , Barbosa Ana Beatriz Avelino , Andrade Bruna , Daros Carolina , Lied Gabriel , Amaral Júlio César do
Published: July 2024

Changing consumer behavior regarding the proper disposal of household appliances by designing a meta-scenario proposition for a take-it-back service, that generates value in the interaction between consumers, manufacturers and different stakeholders of electrical and electronic equipment companies, is the initial challenge of this article. It reveals an investigation into this current problem, and details the development process of the service by using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors integrated into a collaborative digital platform designed for Electrolux Brasil. The research and development of the proposal focused on promoting transparency for consumers throughout the service and seeks to meet the three sustainability dimensions. The methodology adopted for the research uses a systematic literature review combined with a range of service design tools. It begins with the comprehensive elucidation of reverse logistics and its combination with emerging technologies. Service Design tools such as Focus Group, Card Sorting, Tomorrow’s Headlines, and Storyboard were carefully exploited, serving the dual purpose of deepening the dilemma and fostering the ideation process. The implications of emerging technologies as an axis of the proposed meta-scenario are consistent with the transformation of consumer behavior; it enhances consumer decision-making by emphasizing its role as a catalyst towards sustainability.
Combined General Anaesthesia with Retrolaminar Block for Breast Cancer Surgery in Pompe’s Disease
Authors: Yap Si Hui , Tsai Fung Chen , Singh Prit Anand
Published: July 2024

Pompe’s disease is a rare metabolic disease that results in progressive muscle weakness which culminates in respiratory failure in the late onset type. Patients with Pompe’s disease are at high risk of cardiac and respiratory complications under general anaesthesia owing to their premorbid cardiac and respiratory impairments, as well as the respiratory depressant effects of anaesthetic and analgesic agents. We present a high-risk case of a patient with late onset Pompe’s disease complicated by severe restrictive lung disease scheduled for breast cancer surgery under general anaesthesia with a single shot retrolaminar nerve block for analgesia.
Molecular and physiological insights of salt tolerance in hulled barley (Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum)
Authors: Soud Noura S. , Fahmy Ashraf H. , El-Sharkawy Ahmed M.A. , Hussein Mona H.
Published: July 2024

Background

The nutritional value of hulled barley makes it a promising resource for creating new healthy foods globally. However, improving the salt tolerance of certain barley cultivars remains a challenge, despite their inherent salt tolerance.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the physiological and molecular mechanisms associated with salt tolerance in barley, focusing on the expression of genes involved in regulating cellular ion homeostasis, detoxification, and water transport.

Materials and methods

Three barley cultivars were subjected to different levels of NaCl concentrations. Data on several growth parameters and gene expression were measured and recorded.

Results and conclusion

Increasing salinity affected shoot and root length, fresh and dry weight, depending on genotype. Giza-130 showed higher dry weight, followed by Giza-135, while Giza-136 showed the lowest value. Giza-130 exhibits the ability to regulate intracellular ion concentration through a higher expression level of the NHX1- gene, demonstrating its ability to effectively absorb water under salinity stress, due to its high expression level of the hvpip −aquaporin gene and effectively remove reactive oxygen species and reduces oxidative stress through the accumulation of higher concentrations of catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, and superoxide dismutase. In contrast, Giza-136 showed down-regulated gene expression and higher sensitivity to salt stress. Giza-130 was salt tolerant, followed by Giza-135 while Giza-136 was very sensitive. The genotype-specific regulation of gene expression not only highlights the important role of these genes in protecting plants against salt-induced oxidative stress but also improves our understanding of the salt stress tolerance of barley and plays an important role in improving salt tolerance in other crops.
Age-related Height Decrease: Physiological Phenomenon and a Question of Law
Authors: Sethi Saru , Arora Pankaj
Published: July 2024

This case study explores the physiological phenomenon of height decrease with aging, scientifically known as age-related height loss or shrinkage. It delves into the mechanisms underlying this process, including changes in intervertebral discs, bone density, and posture. The genesis of this inquiry is whether height decreases with age to determine the eligibility of police personnel for regularization in the service.
Natural orifice trans-oral, trans-vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy: Surgical steps and technique
Authors: Harsha M. P. , Padha Karan
Published: July 2024

Natural orifice scarless cosmetic surgeries are becoming a reality with increasing experience of advanced laparoscopic surgeries and availability of modern energy sources. Many techniques of minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy through cervical and extra-cervical routes such as chest wall, trans-axillary, sub-mental, post-auricular and trans-luminal approach have been attempted. However, trans-oral trans-vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy with its excellent cosmetic effect has become the more popular option among the surgical community with advantages such as decreased hospital stay and minimal complications. In this case report, we describe natural orifice trans-oral, trans-vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy approach (NO-TOTVET) and add to literature the technique in which NO-TOTVET can be utilised, thus adding to the repertoire of the operating surgeon.
A new method of pancreaticojejunostomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: A retrospective analysis of 93 cases
Authors: Li Junhan , Xiang Jianqiang , Zhu Jie , Wang Mengnan , Lin Meng , Wang Haibiao , Li Hong
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Pancreaticojejunostomy have been studied and modified for more than a hundred years. We investigated a new method of pancreaticojejunostomy to explore its value in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Patients and Methods:

A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 93 patients who underwent laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy with ‘Shunt-block combined’ pancreaticojejunostomy at Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital from April 2017 to February 2023.

Results:

All patients successfully completed the surgery, with two cases requiring conversion to open surgery. The average operation time was 328.5 (180–532) min, the average intraoperative blood loss was 182.9 (50–1000) mL and the average laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy time was 29.6 (20–39) min. There were no cases of grade C pancreatic fistula postoperatively, 10 cases of grade B pancreatic fistula, 43 cases of biochemical fistula and 40 cases without detected pancreatic fistula.

Conclusion:

‘Shunt-block combined’ pancreaticojejunostomy was a safe and effective method for pancreaticojejunostomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Análisis sobre desinformación política en los discursos de líderes del Gobierno español vía X
Authors: Rando Cueto Dolores , De las Heras-Pedrosa Carlos , Paniagua-Rojano Francisco Javier
Published: July 2024

Introducción: Las redes sociales, especialmente Twitter (ahora X), se han convertido en plataformas clave para la difusión de información falsa o sesgada por líderes políticos, afectando la percepción pública y la democracia. Se analiza cómo esta desinformación influye en la opinión pública y exacerba la polarización política. Metodología: La investigación se basa en una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre desinformación política y un análisis de la actividad en X de líderes políticos españoles durante eventos significativos entre 2021 y 2022. Utilizando Fanpage Karma, se analizaron los tuits de seis representantes políticos, incluidos el presidente del gobierno y portavoces de los principales partidos en el Congreso. Los eventos estudiados fueron: la Ley Trans, el cruce de inmigrantes en Melilla, el regreso del rey emérito Juan Carlos I y la Cumbre de la OTAN en Madrid. Resultados: El análisis reveló que la mayoría de los mensajes políticos en X carecen de transparencia y están cargados de tono emocional, con predominio de acusaciones y críticas. Los mensajes sobre la Ley Trans fueron los más numerosos, destacando términos como derechos humanos, igualdad y feminismo, mientras que otros se centraron en la derogación de leyes y críticas al gobierno. La actividad en X muestra una tendencia hacia la polarización, con pocos mensajes asépticos y un alto nivel de reacciones emocionales y controversiales. Discusión y conclusiones: La investigación concluye que la desinformación en la comunicación política en X es significativa y contribuye al desorden informativo, debilitando la confianza pública en las instituciones democráticas. La alta frecuencia de mensajes emocionales y contradictorios fomenta la inseguridad y la polarización política. Se destaca la necesidad de programas de alfabetización mediática para capacitar a los ciudadanos en la identificación y evaluación crítica de la información en redes sociales. Las administraciones públicas y los medios de comunicación deben promover mayor transparencia y veracidad en la información política para contrarrestar la desinformación y fortalecer la democracia.
Sistema intensivo de producción de leche en base a praderas permanentes de riego en el sur de Chile. II Producción de materia seca, consumo y proposición de un test para evaluar la calidad del manejo pastoril
Authors: Butendieck N. , Lanuza F. , Romero O. , Hazard S. , Mardones P.
Published: July 2024

En este estudio se estima la producción de materia seca (MS), el consumo y la eficiencia de conversión de MS en leche en un sistema cerrado de producción con praderas permanentes bajo riego. Debido a errores en la estimación de la producción de MS con el método de corte directo (CD), se usó el método indirecto de la energía neta. Junto con detallar el cálculo del procedimiento se plantean, varias opciones de “costo de cosecha” conforme a los lineamientos señalado por Fox et al. (1990). En este estudio se aplicó el factor 0,40. Si se parte de una producción real y se calcula su contenido de ENL, esa energía producida debió haber sido consumida. Adicionalmente, si se utiliza la curva de conversión de MS en leche durante el período de pastoreo se pueden calcular factores mensuales, trimestrales o promedios, que en este trabajo fue en promedio 1,45 Mcal de ENL kg-1 MS. Usando estos conceptos se pudo establecer, que la producción promedio de MS ha-1 fue 17.009 kg, el consumo promedio diario por vaca masa fue 16,5 kg y el consumo medio por cada 100 kg de peso vivo fue 3,1 kg, así como el consumo por W0,75 fue 0,149 kg, con una eficiencia de conversión de MS en leche de 1,05:1. Adicionalmente, el método de la energía neta tiene un coeficiente de variación bajo, del 5,69%, valor que apoya la validez de los resultados. Como medida para establecer la calidad del manejo del pastoreo se propone la correlación entre los días vaca y la producción de leche, valor que en este estudio fue 0,975.
Additively Manufactured Wheel Suspension System with Integrated Conductions and Optimized Structure
Authors: Weitz Fabian , Debnar Christian , Frey Michael , Gauterin Frank
Published: July 2024

Society's growing environmental awareness and increasing urbanisation require new and innovative vehicle concepts. The use of additive manufacturing (AM) expands the design freedom in component development. In this paper, these are utilised to further develop a front axle suspension for a new type of modular vehicle concept. The wheel suspension components are optimised on the basis of a new method that has already been applied in previous work. This is based on industry-standard load cases for the strength design of the components, as well as the available installation space determined for the design of the suspension components and the suitable configuration of the suspension components. The component geometries identified using numerical methods that are suitable for the force flow are optimised with regard to the integration of information, energy and material-carrying lines in the control arms and the lines are used as load-bearing structures as extensively as possible. High-strength light metals are used to minimise the component masses. Openings are provided in the components for routing electrical cables. The fluid transport is realised using lines integrated into the wishbones. The final geometries of the suspension components are then validated by a finite element analysis (FEA) of the entire suspension model. The result of the method used are lighter suspension components with a maximum degree of functional integration. The increased functional integration reduces the required installation space, which improves the vehicle package and achieves greater front wheel clearance, which increases the possible steering angles and thus improves maneuverability. The reduction in unsprung masses can improve driving behaviour and has a positive effect on the vehicle's energy consumption. In addition, the integration of the conductions section simplifies the assembly of the front axle suspension.
Charging Infrastructure for Employer Parking – Real Data Analysis and Charging Algorithms for Future Customer Demands
Authors: Mehlig Dennis , Krumbholz Matthias , Gerstadt Max
Published: July 2024

The mobility industry with its entire ecosystem is currently striving towards sustainable solutions, which leads to a continuous production ramp-up of electrified vehicles. The parallel extension of the charging infrastructure is needed but faced with various challenges like high investments and power limitations of local electrical grid connection. To fulfill the user requirements of electrified vehicle owners, large-scaled but cost-efficient charging systems for different parking scenarios in residential buildings, at work or at the destination are essential. MAHLE chargeBIG offers large-scaled and centralized charging infrastructure with more than 2,000 already installed charging points since 2019. This paper is a first scientific publication with an in-dept evaluation of the large-scaled charging infrastructure usage. Based on backend data of multiple MAHLE chargeBIG charging infrastructure installations with more than 600 charging points, more than 70,000 recorded charging events are analyzed. It proves that a single-phase charging concept offers sufficient charging power and is able to master multiple charging events by fulfilling customer requirements despite an unexpanded electrical grid infrastructure. As simulated in already published studies [1,2], 3-5 kW per vehicle are a sufficient charging power to recharge the daily electricity demand in employer parking areas with less than 15 kWh in average. In combination with smart charging algorithms, the system can avoid charging power limitations caused by the grid connection and allows the integration in smart grid company environments.
On-Center Steering Model for Realistic Steering Feel based on Real Measurement Data
Authors: Dieing Andreas , Reuss Hans-Christian , Schlüter Marco
Published: July 2024

Driving simulators allow the testing of driving functions, vehicle models and acceptance assessment at an early stage. For a real driving experience, it's necessary that all immersions are depicted as realistically as possible. When driving manually, the perceived haptic steering wheel torque plays a key role in conveying a realistic steering feel. To ensure this, complex multi-body systems are used with numerous of parameters that are difficult to identify. Therefore, this study shows a method how to generate a realistic steering feel with a nonlinear open-loop model which only contains significant parameters, particularly the friction of the steering gear. This is suitable for the steering feel in the most driving on-center area. Measurements from test benches and real test drives with an Electric Power Steering (EPS) were used for the Identification and Validation of the model. The open-loop architecture on steering rack level shows adequate results and generate a nearly delay-free response of the expected steering torque. Further it allows the expansion to a closed-loop or a hybrid model with neural networks. This makes it particularly suitable for force feedback systems in driving simulators or Steer-By-Wire Systems.
Measurements in the Recirculation Path of a Fuel Cell System
Authors: Allmendinger Frank , Martin Benedikt , Schmidtmann Marlen
Published: July 2024

The study demonstrates the possibility and in particular the method to derive the efficiency of the entire fuel cell power system by measuring specific data of the recirculation path of the anode circuit of a fuel cell system. The results demonstrate the capabilities of the existing test rig and enable investigations on the suitability of auxiliary components. This study focuses on the hydrogen recirculation path equipped with multiple sensors and a needle valve to enable the required operating conditions of the fuel cell.

Running a startup load profile without reaching the equilibrium state at all steps, the dynamic of the system and the requirements to the sensor parameters, such as sampling rate and precision, was seen. Additionally, it became obvious that the recirculation pump used is oversized, but a load point shift compensated this artifact. In detail, the stoichiometry and the efficiency of the entire system was evaluated. It was seen that the hydrogen concentration is approximately constant over the whole range of power of the fuel cell. Furthermore, all the results corresponded to the expectations so that it can be assumed that the test bench is working correctly. Further investigations will follow.
Next-Gen Battery Strategies 2027+: Potentials and Challenges for Future Battery Designs and Diversification in Product Portfolios to Serve a Large Bandwidth of Market Applications
Authors: Miller Ines
Published: July 2024

The pace of innovations in battery development is revolutionizing the landscape and opportunities for energy storage applications leading to a stronger market segmentation enabling a better suitability to fulfill specific application requirements.

For automotive applications, several approaches to increase energy densities, to improve fast charging performance, and to reduce cost on a pack level are considered. Among them, a promising example is the direct integration of battery cells into the battery pack (Cell-to-pack; CTP) or vehicle (Cell-to-chassis, CTC) to increase energy densities and to reduce costs, as already commercialized by Tesla, CATL and others.

On cell level, a segmentation between high-performance and low-cost applications is realized in the technology developments. Hereby, a diversification of the cell manufacturer’s product portfolio can be observed. As a strong demand for NMC and LFP-based battery cells is leading to fluctuating raw material prices (especially for Lithium), especially sodium-ion batteries (SiB) are gaining increased attention further pushed with the announcements and achievements of CATL and Northvolt to be considered primarily for ESS, but also potentially automotive applications. On the other hand, developments to improve cell performance are achieving higher maturity, especially on the anode side with the implementation of engineered silicon materials, but also for (semi-)solid-state technology. As a compromise, mixed LF(M)P/NMC cell chemistry concepts are also considered as alternative solutions.
Stefan Zabierowski – Conrad Researcher
Authors: Samsel Karol
Published: July 2024

The study is an attempt to discuss and summarize the multidirectional and multifaceted Conradist achievements of Stefan Zabierowski. I carefully try to present the scholar’s work on many planes so as to reveal his precursorship, which is not always visible at first glance. It is Zabierowski who creates the entire background of reading and reception research in Conrad studies, starting from the monograph from 1971, entitled Conrad w Polsce. Wybrane problemy recepcji krytycznej w latach 1896-1969 [Conrad in Poland. Selected problems of critical reception in the years 1896-1969] up to Dziedzictwo Conrada w literaturze polskiej XX wieku [Conrad’s Legacy in Polish literature of the 20th century] from 1992. From the perspective of interpretive research, Zabierowski-the researcher represents the exegetical school, devoting most of his attention to one work, the analysis of which has been deepened over the years, also using modern reading theories (Umberto Eco’s concept of the open work) – Lord Jim. In the discussion on the so-called Joseph Conrad’s Polish, as well as borderland background, Zabierowski proposes a competitive metaphor to the one comparing Conrad’s writing to the cathedral in Kamieniec Podolski by Paweł Hostowiec (Jerzy Stempowski) – Conrad’s literature is the Slutsk Belt of competing currents, motifs and poetics and as such, it requires original intertextual reflection. Zabierowski initiates it by comparing the Gould marriage from Nostromo with the Niechcic marriage from Maria Dąbrowska’s Nights and Days.
A Denegative and Intertextual Reassessment of “The Tale”
Authors: Branny Grażyna Maria Teresa
Published: July 2024

This paper demonstrates that, as in the case of other short fictions of Joseph Conrad (“Freya of the Seven Isles,” A Smile of Fortune,” and “The Planter of Malata”), also in the case of “The Tale” (1917)—the author’s most enigmatic piece—an intertextual and a denegative approach generates new perspectives. “The Tale”s intertextuality is considered here in the context of pre- and post-Conrad American writing, ranging from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, through William Faulkner’s, to Toni Morrison’s. A denegative (asserting presence by absence, and vice versa) reconsideration of “The Tale”’s diagetic concentric narration demonstrates that it owes its epistemological haze precisely to the device of denegation, which likewise creates a strict convergence between the story’s governing themes of love and war, thereby revealing the undercurrent of idealism, ego, and suspiciousness in the commanding officer’s character, which seems to be the main factor in both his murderous operational decision and the lovers’ estrangement.
Conrad and Lying
Authors: Skolik Joanna
Published: July 2024

Conrad’s attitude to lying appears to be unequivocally critical. Closer inspection reveals, however, that his approach is more complex. Writing about his life he intended to present it as coherent and ordered, with nothing left to chance and everything imbued with meaning. Thus white lies, compromises with the truth, half-truths, wishful thinking, and so on, are treated by Conrad as simply human.

In his books Conrad presents different varieties of lying, and although he does not claim that lying is always wrong he proves that people are always responsible for the consequences of their lie and must bear such consequences. Some lies are noble, harmless or redemptive, bringing good, while some are destructive and corrupting. The most dangerous is self-delusion. The consequences that man has to face in case of such a lie are unexpected and irreversible.
LORD MURUGAN AND HIS SIX ABODES IN TAMIL NADU AN EFFICACY IN PILGRIMAGE TOURISM
Authors: Shaheed Khan  , Freeda Maria Swarna M
Published: July 2024

The name Murugan evokes a response that takes one to the facet of something very holy and philosophical and at times, the esoteric. He has been regarded a God of the Tamil people (Tamil Kadavul). Known by several names, including, Karthikeya, Shanmukha, Palaniandavar, Dandayudhapani, Shiva Kumara, Saravana, Swaminatha, Kumaraswami (Bachelor God) and has been syncretized with the Vedic deity of Subrahmanya. Wherever one finds the Tamil people, the community, Murugan is the symbol of divinity.
Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu number in the thousands, but a devotees wish to go to Arupadai Veedu (six abodes/war houses) temples located at Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur and Pazhamudircholai as mentioned in the Sangam Literature works of Nakkeerar (Thirumurugatrupadai) and Arunagirinathar (Tiruppugal) ushers in the element of pilgrim tourism giving it a greater dimension to a phenomenal deity. The chapter studies the opportunities of tourism promotion at the destinations. It has been seen that, the way the destinations pertaining to Lord Murugan are visited is something worth understanding, which will provide for a dynamic understanding of how pilgrimage tourism can be promoted to the visitors, who throng to these places in large numbers.
A Study on the Impact of Wage and Salary Management on the Performance of IT Employees in Hyderabad
Authors: A. Varalakshmi  , Amtul Wahab  , Farisa Begum  , Foziya Begum  , Gachkeshwar Roja  , Gadipi Monica
Published: July 2024

This research endeavors to investigate the relationship between wage and salary management practices and the performance levels of Information Technology (IT) employees in the vibrant city of Hyderabad. As compensation is a critical factor influencing employee motivation and productivity, understanding its impact on the performance of IT professionals becomes crucial for organizations operating in the technology sector. Employing a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews, the study aims to examine the various aspects of wage and salary management, including fairness, transparency, and competitive benchmarks, and their influence on employee performance. Key objectives include assessing the correlation between compensation satisfaction and job performance, identifying the factors that contribute to employee perceptions of fairness in wage and salary structures, and exploring the role of non-monetary incentives in enhancing overall job satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, the research aims to provide insights into the preferences and expectations of IT employees regarding their compensation packages. The findings of this study are anticipated to contribute valuable insights for IT organizations in Hyderabad, helping them optimize wage and salary management practices to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing talent.
Desafíos contables de las Universidades Públicas ecuatorianas: un análisis de caso enfocado en la rentabilidad y endeudamiento institucional
Authors: Segovia Borja Katherine Fernanda
Published: July 2024

Este artículo examina los desafíos contables de las universidades públicas ecuatorianas, enfocándose en la rentabilidad y el endeudamiento institucional durante el período de 2019 a 2021. Se identificó que las instituciones enfrentan obstáculos significativos que impactan su estabilidad financiera y capacidad para cumplir con sus metas educativas y de investigación. Estos retos se derivan no solo de limitaciones económicas y aumentos en los costos de operación, sino también de desajustes entre las prácticas contables y los estándares requeridos para una gestión transparente y eficiente. La investigación adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo y correlacional, utilizando el coeficiente R de Pearson para examinar la relación entre varios indicadores financieros, como la liquidez, la gestión, la rentabilidad y el endeudamiento. Esta metodología permitió una evaluación rigurosa del estado económico de la Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, Sede Latacunga, y reveló la influencia de la gestión financiera en la sostenibilidad institucional. Los resultados mostraron que, aunque la universidad mantiene una liquidez alta, indicativo de su habilidad para cubrir deudas a corto plazo, enfrenta un bajo nivel de rentabilidad y un endeudamiento que compromete su capacidad de inversión y crecimiento a largo plazo. La discusión del estudio resalta la necesidad de una gestión más eficiente de los recursos y la implementación de estrategias que mejoren la rentabilidad sin comprometer la calidad educativa. En conclusión, este estudio no solo aporta a la literatura existente al proporcionar un análisis detallado de la gestión financiera en un contexto académico público, sino que también ofrece recomendaciones prácticas para la optimización de recursos en universidades públicas.
Application of the ESG-concept in agricultural sector of Kazakhstan: competitive advantages
Authors: Shalbayeva A.R. ,   Turan University, Tamenova S.S. , Umbеtaliev A.D. ,   Turan University,   Shymkent University
Published: July 2024

The goal is to identify the possibilities of applying the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) system for agro-industrial complex based on the analysis of its current state and adaptation to the concept of socio-economic and environmental sustainability (ESG). The methods - general scientific: comparative, statistical analysis, as well as logical and generalization, which were used as theoretical and methodological basis based on the fundamental principles of the ESG-concept, presented in the works of various foreign economic schools. Results - main problems of AIC are identified and systematized according to the UN methodology. The authors note that the proposed grouping of SDG parameters, focused on agricultural sector of Kazakhstan and connections established between them, will make it possible to create an effective, efficient model for the growth of the country’s economy and its agro-industrial production. Conclusions - the research conducted by the authors of the article shows that there is significant resource for achieving the effectiveness of the Sustainable Development Goals based on the implementation of integrated approach that ensures unity and balance of social, economic and environmental goals and their integration into corporate strategies that set out the mission and objectives of the enterprise, as well as means and methods for their implementation. The importance and advantages of the ESG-concept for overcoming the environmental crisis, reducing the anthropogenic impact on the environment, creating conditions for improving the well-being of the rural population and the level of competitiveness of agricultural producers are justified. The implementation of ESG-standards plays important role in ensuring the sustainable development of the industry, helping to improve financial performance of enterprises, providing optimal conditions for attracting investors and strengthening reputation on domestic and international markets, preserving biological and natural diversity.
Social entrepreneurship as alternative form of employment in rural areas
Authors: Abdildinova N. E. ,   Astana International University
Published: July 2024

For rural labor market, it should be noted the specific nature of the demand and supply of labor, imbalance between them, low level of professional training, lack of high degree of readiness for innovation, and lack of labor resources. In this regard, we can consider an alternative form of social entrepreneurship that increases employment of the rural population. The goal is to show the most important aspects of development of corporate social responsibility as the best option for improving the quality of life of the population in rural areas through access to education, healthcare and cultural leisure opportunities, disseminating the entrepreneurial skills of rural residents, increasing their self-esteem and self-sufficiency. Social entrepreneurs use local resources and create new markets for agricultural products, handicrafts, and tourism services. Methods – statistical and economic, scientific analysis, comparison. The study is based on the analysis of information obtained from domestic and foreign scientific publications, statistical data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Strategic Planning and Reforms. Results - the author presents indicators of demographic trends and the impact of the state of labor potential on employment in the country and in rural areas over the past 5 years, including the current state of employment and unemployment in rural areas and expanding the range of social and entrepreneurial activities based on entrepreneurial activity aimed at solving social problems. Social entrepreneurship is distinguished by the following main features: innovation, self-sufficiency and financial sustainability, entrepreneurial approach. Conclusions - the author has given proposals that increase social and economic security, employment opportunities in rural regions, stimulating the investment initiative of business entities.
O materialismo entre gerações de jovens portugueses
Authors: Santos Fernando Sá Neves dos , Neves Maria Manuela de Sá
Published: July 2024

As sociedades ocidentais são consumistas onde o materialismo assume um papel importante (McCracken, 1990). Com base em duas amostras de jovens universitários de Portugal, uma de 500 recolhida em 1996, e uma outra, obtida em 2005 com 143 jovens, procedemos à análise e comparação dos valores materialistas entre estes jovens, através da adaptação da escala de valores materialista de Richins e Dawson (1992). Através da análise factorial confirmatória, com recurso aos modelos de equações estruturais, estimamos as diferenças de sentimentos materialistas entre as duas gerações de jovens estudantes universitários. A tentativa de estabelecer um modelo materialista de 2º ordem também é válida para estimar o materialismo entre os grupos de jovens. A diferença significativa ao nível da forma como encara o sucesso em termos materialistas indica que a geração actual sente menos ansiedade relativamente à avaliação do seu sucesso e dos outros com base em bens materiais, tal como se verifica que o factor centralidade constitui aquele que menos contribui para o nível de materialismo de todos os jovens do estudo.
Estudo da composição de fitoquímicos bioativos em plantas medicinais portuguesas
Authors: Vinha Ana F. , Costa Ana , Santos António , Herdeiro Maria T. , Machado Marisa
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo teve como objetivo determinar os teores de fitoquímicos em três espécies vegetais nativas de Portugal - erva-cidreira (Melissa officinalis L.), camomila (Matricaria chamomilla L.) e tília (Tilia cordata Mill.) - , através da quantificação dos compostos fenólicos totais, flavonoides totais, proantocianidinas (taninos totais) e carotenoides totais. Foi também avaliada a possível correlação entre a atividade antioxidante (in vitro) e o efeito sinérgico entre os diferentes fitoquímicos presentes, através do método do radical livre DPPH. Os extratos aquosos apresentaram diferenças significativas (p  0.05) entre todos os fitoquímicos estudados. A erva-cidreira apresentou maiores concentrações em fenólicos totais (258.1 mg.100g-1) e flavonoides totais (686.4 mg.100g-1), verificando-se uma correlação positiva entre estes compostos e o seu poder antioxidante (65%). A camomila foi a planta medicinal com maiores teores em taninos (37.0 mg.100g-1), compostos reconhecidos pelo seu poder adstringente e propriedades digestivas. Todas as plantas apresentaram atividade antioxidante, superior à amostra controlo, com valores compreendidos entre 8.5% e 65% para a tília e erva-cidreira, respetivamente. Este estudo prova que as plantas medicinais portuguesas são uma fonte rica em compostos bioativos para a aplicação nas indústrias alimentares e farmacêuticas.
A perceção jovem acerca do trabalho intergeracional
Authors: Carmo António
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho apresenta um estudo inicial para um projeto intergeracional, questiona uma das gerações sobre a perceção e disponibilidade para a participação, incidindo sobre 5 turmas de 10.º ano da Escola Profissional Bento de Jesus Caraça, delegações de Lisboa e Seixal em Portugal. O principal objetivo do trabalho consiste em saber qual a perceção dos jovens sobre o desenvolvimento de aprendizagens com projetos intergeracionais que promovam interação com idosos de uma forma continuada. Procura também saber qual a disponibilidade destes jovens para a participação nos mesmos. Tendo como horizonte, por um lado, a partilha de conhecimentos e interiorização de valores e, por outro, a inclusão dos idosos ao nível da utilização das tecnologias da informação e comunicação, facilitando a comunicação destes com os jovens, através de partilha de experiências de vida que servem de conteúdos para o desenvolvimento curricular e trabalho escolar, nomeadamente nas disciplinas de TIC – Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação e de Área de Integração. Para o desenvolvimento do projeto intergeracional temos os idosos que se encontram a viver em lares com uma vida pouco ativa quer ao nível cognitivo quer ao nível físico e os jovens que estudam no secundário no ensino profissional.
RISKS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN DURING OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUGS IN OBESITY THERAPY AND EXAMPLES
Authors:   Proton System, Beograd, Srbija, Kariklić Jasmina , Marinković Valentina ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Serbia
Published: July 2024

Off-label use is defined as use of a medicine for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, dosage, or route of administration. Off-label use in most cases is not considered illegal, inappropriate, experimental, usualy only a detailed analysis of benefits and risks are missing. One of the approved off-label uses of drug Metformin is in obesity treatment, which achieves its weight-reducing effect through common and very common side effects (digestive problems). Although currently FDA-approved only for diabetics, Ozempic is being used as an off-label, due to its popularity on social networks, to help the non-diabetic patients to reduce weight. Based on the results of the FMEA method, we can determine and evaluate the priority in control and risk assessment. It is necessary to precisely define the descriptive terms of occurrence (O), severity (S), detection (D), with the associated quantitative values, as well as an overview of the risk ranking system
CHANGE MANAGEMENT - RESPONSE IN A CRISIS SITUATION
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Serbia, Milenković Jelena , Marinković Valentina ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy, Serbia, Marković Svetlana ,   Belgrade Business and Arts Academy of Applied Studies, Serbia, Popivoda Vanja ,   Belgrade Business and Arts Academy of Applied Studies, Serbia
Published: July 2024

crisis is an event or series of events that poses a significant threat to an individual, group, organization or society as a whole. It often involves a sense of urgency, requiring immediate attention and response to prevent or minimize negative consequences. There are many different approaches to crisis management described in literature but the ones considered the most relevant and most commonly applied in practice are Kurt Lewin's Change Model, Everett M. Rogers: Diffusion of Innovations, John Kotter's Theory of Change, The Social Identity Theory, ADKAR Model and Complex Adaptive Systems Theory. The key steps to take when an organization finds itself in a high risk, unstable situation include rapid crisis identification, forming a crisis team, communication, adaptability and agility, and last but not least - learning from experience. Case studies from practice, that have contributed to the advancement of crisis management theories, will be showcased in the paper