bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La professionnalité des personnels de direction à l’épreuve de la continuité pédagogique
Authors: Denny Jean-Luc , Plateau Jean-François , Flavier Eric
Published: June 2023

Dans le contexte de la covid-19, la fermeture des établissements scolaires s’est accompagnée de l’application d’une continuité pédagogique. D’une ampleur inédite, elle interroge la professionnalité du personnel de direction (« perdir ») entendue, selon une approche ergologique, sous l’angle des normes et valeurs. Reposant sur une méthodologie mixte (320 questionnaires, 7 entretiens) à dominante qualitative, l’étude explore les potentielles transformations du métier en situation de crise. Les résultats révèlent un métier sous contraintes caractérisé par la nécessité de s’adapter en permanence au non-maitrisable mais dont la crise n’a pas modifié profondément leur professionnalité. Elle a en revanche accentué le sentiment de malaise des professionnels qui prennent sur eux pour accompagner les professeurs. Paradoxalement, la mise en œuvre de la continuité pédagogique se réalise au prix de l’abandon du pilotage pédagogique par le « perdir ».
Continuité éducative face à la crise sanitaire au Chili
Authors: Morales Aceiton Maciel
Published: June 2023

Cet article interroge les enjeux de la continuité scolaire face à la crise sanitaire au Chili en comparant les possibilités, les conditions et l’accès à l’éducation dans les trois principaux types d’établissements qui co-existent dans le pays : publics, particuliers-subventionnés et privés. Pour comprendre et analyser cette problématique, nous proposons d’abord une brève mise en contexte de l’histoire récente du Chili pour ensuite nous concentrer sur le système social et éducatif actuel. À partir de notre travail de terrain, nous allons réfléchir aux différences entre les trois types d’écoles existant dans le pays. Comment ces trois types d’établissements sont-ils en mesure d’assurer la continuité pédagogique malgré la fermeture des écoles ? Quelles sont les conséquences immédiates ou visibles des différences entre ces trois types d’institutions éducatives ? Quel regard les parents d’élèves et les enseignants portent-ils sur cette situation ?
Introducción. Acercamientos históricos a las relaciones terapéuticas
Authors: Medina Domenech Rosa María , León Sanz Pilar
Published: June 2023

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Antropologia dell’apprendimento come esperienza applicata
Authors: Bonetti Roberta
Published: June 2023

Cinque video sperimentali esplorano il paesaggio urbano e le sue mura nella città di Bolzano. Il lavoro è stato realizzato da un gruppo di studenti e studentesse del corso “Illegal Design - Urban Walls” nella Facoltà di Design e Arti della Libera Università di Bolzano. L’obiettivo è stato quello di cogliere, attraverso azioni di gruppo e condivise, il concetto antropologico di confine “facendo esperienza” dei muri presenti nello spazio urbano. Per affrontare il tema delicato dell’equilibrio tra legale e illegale, lecito e illecito, l’azione ha richiesto agli studenti di comprendere come i confini territoriali e simbolici incidano sulla nostra percezione dello spazio urbano e sul comportamento umano, e come le idee e gli oggetti possano essere utilizzati per disobbedire, provocare e trasformare tali confini in esperienze dinamiche di relazione. Grazie a questa attività, gli studenti e le studentesse sono divenuti più consapevoli di quanto uno spazio fisico – il muro – non sia necessariamente un limite, o una barriera inerte che delimita, ma possa essere, invece, un limine, una transizione trasformativa, un’opportunità creativa per sperimentare in modo ludico e immaginativo un modo nuovo di abitare lo spazio.
Droit international, eurocentrisme et colonialisme : de la hiérarchisation des civilisations et des peuples à travers des exemples de la théorie juridique allemande
Authors: Rademacher Ingrid
Published: June 2023

Au cours du xixe siècle, le fondement jusnaturaliste de la doctrine du droit international est progressivement remplacé par un concept eurocentrique de civilisation se voulant porteur de valeurs universelles. Le droit international européen positif est présenté dans la seconde moitié du xixe siècle comme la conscience juridique du monde civilisé. Dans ce nouveau discours, il devient le garant du progrès historique, doté d’une mission civilisatrice en raison de son caractère universel. Cette construction de l’histoire intègre et justifie le colonialisme faisant de lui l’élément constitutif d’un processus de civilisation. Le discours établit un standard de civilisation européenne présumé permettant la hiérarchisation des civilisations et des peuples. La distinction discriminatoire entre civilisations supérieures et inférieures, peuples civilisés et non civilisés, sert notamment à légitimer la non-reconnaissance juridique des peuples colonisés, leur inexistence sur le plan du droit international positif dont ils sont délibérément exclus en tant que sujets de droit.À travers les contributions de juristes représentatifs de la doctrine du droit international européen en Allemagne, l’article présente dans un premier temps l’émergence de la conception eurocentrique qui réduit dès la première moitié du xixe siècle le droit international au droit des nations civilisées (Martens, Klüber, Heffter). Le second point présente deux positions juridiques différentes justifiant le colonialisme, avec l’approche fondée sur le droit naturel de Bluntschli d’une part et celle représentative du courant positiviste de Holtzendorff d’autre part.
Wo bleibt das Dazwischen?
Authors: Gallus Alexander
Published: June 2023

Bis heute erzeugt die Weltbühne, Weimars wohl prominenteste Intellektuellen-Zeitschrift, kontroverse Urteile. Halten sie die einen für radikaldemokratisch, so die anderen für staats- und demokratiefeindlich. Gleich welcher dieser entgegengesetzten Würdigungen man zuneigt, gilt sie doch stets als weltanschaulich festgelegte Richtungszeitschrift. Der Aufsatz sucht hingegen nachzuweisen, dass die Weltbühne stärker dem Typus einer Forumszeitschrift entsprach, die einen publizistischen Ort für demokratische Demokratiekritik bereitstellte. Dieser Modus des argumentativen Widerstreits zeigte sich etwa an einer Mitte der 1920er Jahre auf ihren Seiten geführten Debatte über Friedrich Ebert oder – so rund um die Reichspräsidentenwahlen von 1925 und 1932 – an einem gedanklichen Balancieren in politischen Angelegenheiten zwischen Idealvorstellungen einerseits, Machbarkeitserwägungen andererseits. Statt am Beispiel der Weltbühne typologisch klar fixierte Vorstellungen von „Demokratie“ oder „Antidemokratie“ gleichsam zu überprüfen, lassen sich an ihr vielmehr geistig-politische Schwebelagen studieren und die dynamischen Formungsprozesse des linksintellektuellen Demokratiedenkens angesichts je spezifischer Konstellationsbedingungen und Kampfsituationen während der Weimarer Republik nachvollziehen.
Dictature, État fort et République
Authors: Roques Christian E.
Published: June 2023

Dans la littérature sur le « libéralisme autoritaire », la conférence sur « la dictature dans les limites de la démocratie » qu’Alexander Rüstow prononce à la Deutsche Hochschule für Politik en juillet 1929, ainsi que sa théorisation d’un « État fort » en 1932, lui valent généralement d’être présenté comme épigone de Carl Schmitt et, dès lors, de servir d’illustration à la dérive « proto-fasciste » du libéralisme weimarien au tournant des années 1930. À partir d’un retour au texte source, le présent article entreprend de montrer qu’une telle lecture ne fait pas justice aux positions de Rüstow. Après une rapide présentation de la biographie d’Alexander Rüstow et son profil particulier à cheval entre la gauche et le libéralisme conservateur, l’article entreprend de dégager la critique de la démocratie qu’articule la conférence de 1929 et le programme de réforme qui en découle. Sur ce fondement, et en soulignant la proximité des analyses de Rüstow avec celles de Hermann Heller, l’article argumente que la pensée politique de Rüstow est bien mieux comprise à partir de la forme « républicaine » qu’à partir du concept de « libéralisme autoritaire ».
1889 : le droit international d’asile et la mémoire de l’exil en Amérique du sud
Authors: Blumenthal Edward
Published: June 2023

Le Traité pénal international de Montevideo de 1889 créa la figure du droit international d’asile en Amérique du sud. Cet article explore la mémoire historique du droit d’asile sud-américain, en partie occultée derrière une image de la région comme productrice de l’exil et l’essor du régime européen depuis la période d’entre-deux-guerres. Il s’agit pourtant d’une tradition propre d’asile, liée à la reconnaissance de l’asile diplomatique et l’importance de l’exil dans l’ordre politique de la région, ce qui s’est traduit par la codification précoce et soutenue comme figure du droit international, qui s’est étendu à toute l’Amérique latine au xxe siècle.
1948: One Year, Countless Exiles
Authors: Rioli Maria Chiara
Published: June 2023

L’expulsion des palestiniens lors de la guerre de 1948 représente l’origine du déplacement des palestiniens, qui concernait à l’époque environ 750 000 femmes, hommes et enfants. Suivant l’approche de cette section du numéro de Diasporas sur les années charnières, ce court article fournit une introduction aux événements et processus fondamentaux qui ont eu lieu au cours du « long 1948 palestinien », commencé en novembre 1947 avec la partition de la Palestine par les Nations Unies et terminé avec les armistices entre Israël, l’Égypte, le Liban, la Jordanie et la Syrie en 1949, sans toutefois apporter une solution définitive à la guerre israélo-palestinienne.
2021 : l’héritage soviétique de la minorité coréenne et les expériences migratoires en Corée du Sud
Authors: Yim Eunsil
Published: June 2023

Le passé soviétique continue-t-il de structurer les conditions d’existence de la minorité coréenne trente ans après l’effondrement de l’Union soviétique en décembre 1991 ? Cette question se pose plus particulièrement chez les Coréens qui ont choisi d’« immigrer » en Corée du Sud après avoir vécu plus d’un demi-siècle d’isolement, aggravé davantage par la soviétisation et l’assimilation de la culture russe. Une analyse empirique permet de saisir comment l’héritage soviétique pèse sur leurs expériences migratoires, marquées à la fois par la précarisation professionnelle, la marginalisation sociale et la discrimination culturelle.
Migrations et diaspora grecques :
Authors: Korma Lena
Published: June 2023

Le but de cet article est de présenter très brièvement les principaux points de la production de l’historiographie grécophone de la migration et diaspora grecque, parue pendant les années 1970‑2020. Elle met l’accent sur les tendances principales selon chaque période historique de la Grèce, aux nouvelles pistes de la recherche et aux nouvelles questions émergées, aux résultats de la contribution et de la communication avec d’autres disciplines (sociologie, science politique, géographie) et d’autres approches internationales.
Tombouctou, 1591. À la croisée des migrations en Afrique
Authors: Dewière Rémi
Published: June 2023

En 1591, la ville de Tombouctou est conquise par une armée envoyée par le sultan marocain Aḥmad al-Manṣūr. Cette armée était composée de renégats et de réfugiés andalous, ainsi que de soldats marocains du Dra’a et de Fès. Ces hommes et leurs descendants installèrent un ordre nouveau dans la ville, modifiant sa structure sociale et son architecture. Tombouctou est alors à la croisée de migrations : terminus pour les uns, point de départ pour ceux qui fuient l’invasion marocaine. La prise de Tombouctou constitue le fruit et le point de départ de changements profonds en Afrique à l’époque moderne.
1685 : date de mémoire
Authors: Lachenicht Susanne
Published: June 2023

Le 18 octobre 1685, date de la révocation de l’Édit de Nantes, représente un paroxysme dans la longue histoire de la persécution des huguenots en France. 150 000 à 200 000 protestants français quittent leur pays afin de s’installer dans les pays du refuge. Pour la grande majorité des huguenots qui restent en France commence un nouveau chapitre de l’histoire de leur persécution. Pour les deux groupes, l’année 1685 est alors une date traumatisante ; pour ceux fuient la France, elle est aussi la date d’un renouveau huguenot, d’une nation dispersée à l’étranger, une diaspora quasiment mondiale. Durant des siècles, et encore aujourd’hui, 1685 représente l’événement qui lie les membres de cette diaspora aux protestants calvinistes en France.
1853 à Milan : au carrefour des révolutions manquées
Authors: Durand Antonin
Published: June 2023

La révolte milanaise du 6 février 1853 est longtemps restée dans l’ombre de 1848 dont elle semblait une simple réplique. Cet article s’attèle à en montrer les spécificités en insistant sur la place des réfugiés dans le mouvement : c’est essentiellement de l’étranger que la conspiration a été préparée et plusieurs de ses acteurs ont franchi les frontières suisse et piémontaise pour y participer. Cependant, la répression qui s’abat sur les émigrés politiques de part et d’autre de ces frontières après la révolte montre une volonté plus large de s’en prendre aux émigrés politiques, indépendamment de leur participation au mouvement.
A rare case of Hyperphosphatemic Tumoral Calcinosis in a 13 year old Nigerian boy
Authors: Nnakenyi Ifeyinwa , Edoga Chioma , Nnakenyi Emeka , Iloanusi Nneka , Okwor Chika
Published: June 2023

Tumoral calcinosis is a rare disorder that presents with ectopic calcifications deposited at different periarticular soft tissue regions of the body- mostly hips, elbows and shoulders. It results from a relative deficiency of, or resistance to, the phosphate-regulating hormone - Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23), due to gene mutations, causing hyperphosphatemia. We describe this condition in a 13 year old, Nigerian boy who presented with a 7 year history of multiple body swellings of firm to hard consistency. Laboratory investigations showed hyperphosphatemia with normal serum calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone levels. Radiological and histological findings were consistent with tumoral calcinosis. Having had two previous surgeries to remove the lesions, he was now commenced on low phosphate diet and phosphate binders. It is important to differentiate tumoral calcinosis from other causes of pathological calcification using clinical and laboratory findings especially in environments where molecular genetic testing is not readily available.
Helicobacter Pylori infection and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Is there a relationship?
Authors: Rashad Mostafa Neveen , Ali Abeer A.M. , Alkaphoury Mona Gamalludin , Marzo Roy Rillera
Published: June 2023

The most prevalent infection that causes chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancer is Helicobacter pylori infection. Recent research has implicated H. pylori in the pathogenesis of non-gastrointestinal diseases such as cardiovascular, autoimmune, and metabolic disorders. In addition, since H. pylori is believed to be implicated in insulin resistance, numerous studies have been conducted to determine the relationship between H. pylori infection and nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD), but the results have been contested. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between H. Pylori infection and nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases. One hundred patients were examined via urea breath test for the presence of H. pylori infection and vibration-controlled transient elastography for the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. After adjusting for other variables, age, body mass index (BMI), and H. pylori infection were associated with elastography 248dB/m. Infection with H. pylori contributes to the development of NAFLD, and its eradication may influence prognosis.
Role of Ayurveda treatment in the management of hepatitis B (Ubhayapatha Ashrita Swatantra Kamala)- A case report
Authors: Varsakiya Jitendra , Goyal Mandip , Kumari Ritu , Kathad Divyarani
Published: June 2023

Hepatitis B is one of the most common causes of liver disease, and due to unawareness of the safety measures, more prone to spread. As per the World Health Organization, for the South East Asia region, its prevalence is 2%. Yellowish discoloration of the eyes, body, and urine, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting is its cardinal symptoms. In Ayurveda, this set of symptoms is known as Kamala. This case report illustrates the effectiveness of the Ayurveda treatment modality in a patient with a viral load of 3705.71 IU/ml, and the values of AST (aspartate aminotransferase) and alanine transaminase (ALT) were 140 IU/ml and 173 IU/ml, respectively. A 40-year-old female patient with a complaint of yellowish discoloration of urine, eyes, and skin with fatigue and irritability was diagnosed with Ubhayapatha Ashrita Swatantra Kamala. The patient was treated with Ayurveda drugs and Virechana Karma (therapeutic purgation). After the treatment for 13 months, the disease was cured. Improvement was observed based on hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (hepatitis B DNA PCR) (decreased from 3705.71 IU/ml to <50.0 IU/ml) and the values of AST (decreased from 140 IU/ml to 19.0 IU/ml) and ALT (decreased from 173 IU/ml to 28 IU/ml). The patient was stable and asymptomatic during the follow-up period of 4 months.
Understanding cancer etiology
Authors: Aku Amulya Murthy , Patil Ashok
Published: June 2023

Background of the Study:

As many as 10 million people have died from cancer globally in 2020, making it the top cause of mortality in the globe. Cancer develops as a result of the multi-stage process by which normal cells convert into tumor cells, progressing from a precancerous lesion to a malignant tumor. By avoiding risk factors and applying existing evidence-based preventative techniques, 30%–50% of malignancies may be averted. In order to avoid cancer, it is essential to know the specific causes of the disease. Nidanas, or etiologies, are well-described in Ayurvedic science. Here, the causes of cancer have been outlined so that the knowledge may be used effectively to avoid the disease.

Aims:

Identification of cancer etiologies that have been described in classics. Evidence-based understanding of these etiologies and to comprehend the significance of etiologies in cancer prevention.

Materials and methods:

A thorough evaluation of literature, including ancient Ayurvedic classics, modern medical texts, and articles published in reputable journals, was conducted to meet the study's goals and objectives.

Results:

According to Ayurveda, there are three distinct phases of tumorigenesis: chronic inflammation, precancerous development, Granthi (a benign glandular swelli ng), and Arbuda (a precancerous tumor) (definite malignancy). A growing body of evidence suggests that the tumor microenvironment, which is predominantly controlled by inflammatory cells, is an essential player in the neoplastic process.

Conclusion:

Although inflammation is coming into the picture just now in the contemporary world, Ayurveda has described this as a leading cause 5000 years back. It is evident that diet and lifestyle play a crucial role in the etiology of Shoth (inflammation).
Comparative evaluation of zinc oxide-eugenol and zinc oxide with Neem oil in root canal treatment of primary teeth
Authors: Patel Dhvani Gordhanbhai , Fernandes Shoba , Bafna Yash , Choksi Krunal , Chaudhary Shaila , Mishra Priya
Published: June 2023

Background:

Various root canal filling materials are used to preserve pulp tissue involved carious the primary tooth. A single material that fulfills all the requirements of an ideal root canal filling material for primary teeth is yet unavailable. Hence, this study was initiated to evaluate clinically and radiographically, the efficacy of two obturating materials – zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) and zinc oxide mixed with Neem oil (ZON) for 12 months.

Aims:

To assess the success rate of a mixture of zinc oxide and neem oil in comparison to zinc oxide-eugenol paste, as an obturating material in primary molars. To compare the efficacy of ZON as an obturating material at the various time interval of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively.

Materials and methods:

This split-mouth, double-blind study was performed on 24 children aged 5–7 years, who presented with bilaterally infected primary molars. Total 48 infected primary molars were divided into two groups for pulpectomy followed by obturation with ZOE and ZON, respectively. Randomization with the chit-pick method, for the control and experimental drug, was performed. A follow-up for 12 months was performed. The Chi-square test was used for inter-group comparison and the Z test was used for the analysis of data over a period of time.

Results:

Overall clinical findings in this study revealed 91.7% results in ZOE compared with 100% results in the ZON group. The radiographical findings revealed 91.7% results in ZOE compared with 100% success in the ZON group.

Conclusion:

ZON demonstrated excellent effectiveness as an obturating material in the 12-month follow-up period as compared to ZOE in primary teeth. The efficacy elicited in this study could be a basis to recommend ZON as herbal alternative obturation material.
Improving the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Role of Religion
Authors: Amadi KU , Odinka JI , Obiechina K , Ofoefuna C , Chukwu U , Aguocha CM
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Previous studies have found religion as a useful tool in coping with chronic medical conditions including HIV/AIDS.

Aim:

This study assessed how religiosity and religious coping are associated with quality of life (QOL) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Patients and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study of 140 HIV clinic attendees of a Nigerian tertiary health facility. Religiosity, religious coping and QOL were measured with religious orientation scale-revised (ROS-R), Brief Religious Coping (Brief RCOPE) and World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-BREF), respectively. Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between ROS-R, Brief RCOPE and WHOQOL-BREF.

Results:

Intrinsic religiosity (IR) scores had a moderate positive correlation with psychological health domain of QOL (r = 0.4, N = 140, and P 0.001), and a weak positive correlation with physical health domain of QOL (r = 0.2, N = 140, and P 0.05). Extrinsic religiosity (ER) scores moderately correlated positively with the psychological health domain of QOL (r = 0.03, N = 140, and P 0.002), but weakly correlated positively with the physical health domain (r = 0.2, N = 140, and P 0.02). Positive religious coping (PRC) scores moderately correlated positively with the psychological health domain (r = 0.03, N = 140, and P 0.05) and weakly correlated positively with physical health domain of QOL (r = 0.2, N = 140, and P 0.02). Extrinsic religiosity social (ERS) scores had a moderate positive correlation with the social relationships domain (r = 0.4, N = 140, P 0.001).

Conclusion:

Increased ER, IR orientations and Positive Religious Coping appear to improve the psychological and physical health domains ofQOL QOL Therefore, religiosity should be encouraged among PLWHA to improve QOL.
Direct Thermal Injury to the Popliteal Artery after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Moon SH , Kang DG , Byun JH
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Vascular damage after total knee arthroplasty is rare. However, delayed diagnosis and management may cause adverse outcomes for patients. In particular, direct thermal injury to the popliteal artery after total knee arthroplasty is extremely rare. A 74-year-old woman presented to another institution with a left popliteal artery injury after left total knee arthroplasty. Arteriography revealed total occlusion of the popliteal artery, and emergency surgery was performed. Because of the total occlusion of the popliteal artery due to severe direct thermal injury, anastomosis was performed in an end-to-end fashion with a right great saphenous vein graft. At the time of discharge, she had no specific symptoms other than pain at the surgical site, with a palpable left dorsalis pedis pulse. While performing total knee arthroplasty, the anatomical position of the popliteal artery should be carefully considered to prevent injury.
Robustness of NMF Algorithms Under Different Noises
Authors: Kang Mengyao , Zhao Jiawei , Han Zheng
Published: June 2023

In machine learning, datasets are often disturbed by different noises. The Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF) algorithm provides a robust method to deal with noise, which will signiﬁcantly improve the efﬁciency of machine learning. In this investigation, the standard NMF algorithm and L2,1-Norm Based NMF algorithm are studied by designing experiments on different noise types, noise levels, and datasets. Furthermore, Relative Reconstruction Errors (RRE), accuracy, and Normalized Mutual Information (NMI) are used to evaluate the robustness of the two algorithms. In this experiment, there is no signiﬁcant difference in performance between the two algorithms, while L2,1-Norm Based NMF algorithm shows relatively small advantages.
Angelus novus: O sedanji preteklosti. – Prihodnosti.
Authors: Jerše Sašo
Published: June 2023

»Sašo Jerše se kot zgodovinar in humanist v petih razpravah o zgodovini, preteklosti in spominu suvereno in pronicljivo sooča z epistemološkimi vprašanji povezanimi z razumevanjem soodvisnosti sodobnosti, preteklosti in prihodnosti. Njegov poglobljen in interdisciplinarno zastavljen razmislek o zgodovinopisnih vzvodih in namerah podira poenostavljene predstave o zgodovini in spominu, ki so vse prepogosto prisotne v slovenskih zgodovinarskih vrstah in tudi širše v slovenski družbi. Navezujoč se na Walterja Benjamina in njegovo razpravo O pojmu zgodovine potrdi tako zgodovinopisno nujnost “teoretične armature” kot neogibnega odmika od historizma. Razumevanje in osmišljanje post-pandemične družbene izkušnje in »temnih časov« se po njegovem lahko opreta le na pluralno razumljeno zgodovino in na tradicijo kritičnega znanstvenega diskurza. Izhajajoč iz konkretnih primerov in omemb opozori na kvarne posledice moralizirajočih in političnih zgodovinskih sodb, ki onemogočajo preseganje slovenske politične in kulturne razdvojenosti. V posameznih premišljevanjih, ki jih opravi v dialogu z avtorji in avtoricami, kot so na primer Hannah Arendt, Carl Schmitt, Alain Badiou, Walter Benjamin in drugi, potrdi nujnost historiografskega soočenja z referenčno politološko miselno tradicijo, kot tudi neogibnost razumevanja slovenskega političnega in kulturnega dualizma v luči širše humanistične tradicije in univerzalnosti zgodovinskega znanja. Končni namen Jeršetove erudicije in zgodovinopisno teoretičnega samoizpraševanja ostaja kritično osmišljanje slovenske sodobnosti in preteklosti.« (iz recenzije prof. dr. Marte Verginella)
Profil épidémiologique, clinique et évolutif des personnes âgées admis en réanimation au CHU de Cocody (Abidjan-Côte-d’Ivoire)
Authors: Bekoin-Abhé Maria Josiane Chake , Mobio Michael Paterne , Coulibaly Théodore Klinna , Cécile Marie Cécile Olama Enyegue Marie , Coulibaly Mhassiamy , Tetchi Denis Yavo
Published: June 2023

Context and objective: The increase in the number and proportion of elderly people has health consequences. Our objective was to describe the clinical and evolutionary profile of the elderly admitted to the intensive care unit and to identify factors associated with mortality in the intensive care unit.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in the multipurpose intensive care unit of the CHU of Cocody from January 2019 to December 2020.Results: The annual prevalence of elderly subjects was 8.6 %. The mean age was 70.5 years ± 9.4 years (range: 60-92 years), the sex ratio was 0.8. The number of patients professionally active was 17.5 % and the majority of them lived in urban areas. The medical history was mainly hypertension and diabetes. The most common reasons for admission were disturbed consciousness (69.2 %) and respiratory distress (12.5 %). The admission length was 3 to 7 days (33.3 %). The diagnoses retained were dominated by ischemic stroke (24.2 %), diabetic ketoacidosis (17.5 %). The death rate was 65.8 %. Age, type of pathology, and duration of hospitalization were prognostic factors significantly related to mortality.Conclusion: The ageing of the population has a major impact on the recruitment of patients in intensive care, requiring multidisciplinary collaboration.

Contexte et objectif. La croissance en nombre et en proportion des personnes âgées implique des conséquences sanitaires. La présente étude avait pour objectifs de décrire le profil clinique et évolutif du sujet âgé admis en réanimation et de rechercher des facteurs associés à la mortalité en réanimation polyvalente.Méthodes. C’était une étude documentaire descriptive, de janvier 2019 à décembre 2020, dans le service de réanimation polyvalente du CHU de Cocody.Résultats. La prévalence annuelle des sujets âgés était de 8,6 %. Leur âge moyen était de 70,5 ans ± 9,4 ans (60-92), le sex ratio de 0,8. Les patients en activité professionnelle étaient de 17,5 % et la majorité vivaient en zone urbaine. Les antécédents médicaux étaient surtout l’HTA et le diabète. Les motifs d’admission fréquemment étaient le trouble de la conscience (69,2 %), la détresse respiratoire (12,5 %). Le délai d’admission était de 3 à 7 jours (33 3 %). Les diagnostics retenus étaient dominés par l’AVC ischémique (24,2 %), l’acidocétose diabétique (17,5 %). Le taux de décès était de 65,8 %. L’âge, le type de pathologie et la durée d’hospitalisation étaient des facteurs pronostiques significativement liés à la mortalité.Conclusion. Le vieillissement de la population a un impact majeur sur le recrutement des patients en réanimation, nécessitant la collaboration multidisciplinaire.
Multiple thrombose veineuse profonde du membre inferieur compliquant une grossesse. A propos d’une observation clinique
Authors: Diaouga Hamidou Soumana , Yacouba Maimouna Chaibou , Garba Rahamatou Madeleine , Oumara Maina , Idi Nafiou , Nayama Madi
Published: June 2023

The occurrence of deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy is a rare situation with an incidence of 0.6 per 1000 pregnancies. It poses a diagnostic and therapeutic problem. We report a case of deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb in a 19-year-old primigravida. The diagnosis was suspected on the basis of clinical signs and D-dimer assay, and confirmed by venous Doppler ultrasound. Treatment consisted of anticoagulation with enoxaparin at a therapeutic dose throughout pregnancy. The mode of delivery was caesarean section. The maternal and perinatal prognosis was good.

French Abstract

La survenue d’une thrombose veineuse profonde au cours de la grossesse est une situation rare avec une incidence de 0,6 pour 1000 grossesses. Elle pose un problème diagnostique et thérapeutique. Nous rapportons un cas de thrombose veineuse profonde de membre inferieur chez une primigeste de 19 ans. Le diagnostic était suspecté sur la base des signes cliniques, du dosage des D dimères et confirmé par l’échographie doppler veineux. Le traitement a consisté en une anticoagulation par enoxaparine à dose thérapeutique tout au long de la grossesse. Le mode d’accouchement était la césarienne. Le pronostic maternel et périnatal était bon.

Mots-clés : Grossesse, Maladie veineuse thromboembolique, Thrombose veineuse profonde
Nigerian football system: examining macro-level practices against a global model for integrated development of mass and elite sport
Authors: Kaka’an Iorwase Derek , Smolianov Peter , Koh Choon Lian Denise
Published: June 2023

This study assessed the macro-level football management practices in Nigeria giving references to best international practices with a goal to determining areas for improvement. A questionnaire was developed for the following elements of the model: Partnerships with supporting agencies, balanced and integrated funding and structures of mass and elite sport. Survey questions were validated by six experts including academicians, executives from sport governing bodies, football coaches and administrators. To determine the areas for improvement, the copies of questionnaire were completed by 116 coaches. Possible advancements were identified through semi-structured discussions with 10 football administrators and experts. Results suggested possible enhancements at macro level (socio-economic, cultural, legislative and organizational). Identified were best international macro football management practices. Detailed were ways to improve partnerships with supporting agencies and balanced and integrated funding and structures of mass and elite sport, therefore improving national health, education, crime control and social harmony in Nigeria.
Gender equality in oil mining companies: a case of Lokichar, Kenya
Authors: Shikuku Caroline Khasoha , Mburugu Edward , Kabiru Joseph
Published: June 2023

This paper is on the findings of a study done by the authors of this paper in 2019 on Change in Gender Roles as a Factor in Gender Participation and Empowerment in the Oil Mining Industry: Case of Lokichar. One of the objectives was establishing the extent to which oil mining in Turkana County has contributed to changes in gender equality. Sample size of three hundred (300) respondents was selected through systematic random sampling. Finding indicated that there is no relationship between involvement in oil mining activities and equal opportunity for men and women to work in mining activities. The paper recommended that issues like compensation, decision making, royalty sharing, power relations should be well spelt out in policies like the Mining Bill (2014) to ensure gender mainstreaming and no ambiguity in interpretation and Quality Assurance and gender audits should be adopted by companies ensuring a robust Monitoring and Evaluation.
Why do most spectacular surprise successes end up in defeat?
Authors: Dii Christian Tsaro , Eniye Christian Dubakeme
Published: June 2023

This study analysed why most spectacular surprise successes end up in defeat. Surprise has consistently been a substantive characteristic of warfare. Surprise is an event that is initiated with the aim of taking the enemy unaware. The surprise initiator desires to attain victory against the enemy with minimal attrition to their equipment and forces. Some surprise offensives however, remarkably succeed at the initial point, only to become catastrophic in the end for the surprise attacker. The objective of the study was to probe the possible causes for an ultimate defeat of the surprise attackers by the victim of the surprise through an in-depth historical analysis of case studies of surprise wars. The study adopted the qualitative research approach and a descriptive discourse pattern, and data collection was mainly secondary. An in-depth analysis brings to light that surprise offensives mostly fail in a catastrophic way because the strategy of the adversary that took the initiative is miscalculated. Thus, surprise mobilizes the victim and their response is usually vicious and brutal resulting in the defeat of the surprise initiator. The study recommended that for a surprise to be successful and achieve an ultimate victory in a war it needs to be incorporated into a creative comprehensive war strategy.
Rejuvenating and preserving Ibibio cultural ethos in children's moonlight play songs through the mass media
Authors: Akpakpan Johnson , Akpakpan Mary
Published: June 2023

The Ibibios, like people in other cultures, are endowed with a set of norms and moral principles that act as a guiding philosophy in social, political, economic and religious domains. The value of moonlight songs and tales in traditional society cannot be overemphasised. This important traditional musical genre plays a significant role in conveying educational, traditional, cultural, religious and social principles to children. This paper examines the means of observable shift from the oral medium of transmission of moonlight play songs to radio and television. Despite the immense qualities of moonlight play songs, they are more or less becoming endangered species in the present-day society. The reasons for this development could be partly owing to incessant killings in the society, violence, hatred, and rancour. This has barred children from engaging in communal activities, thereby rendering the main essence of moonlight plays defeated. There is a need for a paradigm shift from the traditional/indigenous setting to modern through the mass media such as television, radio and the internet. The qualitative approach was adopted as the methodology. This method included fieldwork, interviews, recording, transcription of selected moonlight songs. It is thus suggested Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Company, IFM105.9, Comfort FM, FM 94.5 Passion FM could serve as veritable media to propagate valuable lessons embedded in this traditional music genre to promote good morals and ethos. Similarly, curriculum planners at the early education level should integrate moonlight play songs into the curriculum.
Responsibility of popular musicians in causing social change in contemporary Nigeria: An analytical study
Authors: Ibekwe Eunice Ukamaka , Abiakwu Chima Albert
Published: June 2023

The musician in contemporary Nigeria constantly finds himself enmeshed in a conflict where he is expected to be both a lead voice and a pacifier. This work therefore analyses the role of Nigeria’s contemporary popular musicians in positive social re-engineering since by their art they are seen to enjoy a particular kind of immunity and freedom in making their voices heard in society. The questions remain, to what extent have they fulfilled this responsibility in the light of emerging socio-political concerns? What are the factors that inhibit their performance of this role as bearers of society’s conscience? This survey is conducted using secondary sources, analysis of song texts, live events and personal observations by the researcher as medium of data collection. It was evident that indeed there is the burden of social change on the shoulders of the Nigerian musician, a responsibility that has been performed with varying degrees of commitment and success in contemporary Nigeria. The study recommends a better reception of the messages of popular musicians especially as it concerns the well-being of society.
Phenotypic detection of multi-drug resistant MBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria isolated from clinical samples of patients in hospitals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Etang U. E. , Akpan S. S. , Inyang U. C. , Akpan N.G. , Tatfeng M. Y. , Moses A. E.
Published: June 2023

Metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) continue to be a bane in the treatment of clinical infections in both community and hospital settings. Prompt detection of multidrug resistant (MDR) strains using antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and MBL detection are vital for therapeutic options. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, distribution and antibiotic susceptibility of MDR and MBL-producing GNB from clinical samples in health facilities in Akwa Ibom State. A total of 480 samples comprising wound, urine and blood were collected aseptically from eligible in- and out-patients for the study and GNB were recovered from the samples using standard bacteriological techniques. The identification of isolated GNB, AST and detection of MBL-producing GNB were done using VITEK®2 COMPACT (Biomerieux) automated system, Modified Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method and IMP+EDTA CDT phenotypic method, respectively. Gram-negative bacterial growth was detected in 135 (77.1%.) cases with Escherichia coli (20.7%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.8%) and Burkholderia cepacia (14.1%) being the most preponderant isolates. Urine yielded more GNB, 45.2% than other samples. The isolates were sensitive to gentamicin (63%), imipenem (54.8%), and ofloxacin (46.7%) but showed high resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (78.5%), ceftriaxone (74.1%) and aztreonam (66.7%). The overall prevalence of MDR was 60% with the highest recorded in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), 64.8%. The overall prevalence of MBL producers was 39.3% with H. alvei, M. morgannii, P. mirabilis, R. radiobacter and P. aeruginosa being the majority, mostly from urine samples (47.5%) and UUTH health facility (43.7%). All MBL-producing GNB were MDR strains. Seven strains were pan-drug resistant. A combination of robust antibiotic and MBL screening of drug resistant GNB is essential for effective therapeutic decisions. Also, rational use of antibiotics, review of antibiotic usage policies and increased surveillance of MBL-producing GNB is strongly advocated.
Investigation of textural attributes of sediment in Ifelodun County, Nigeria
Authors: Adedoyin A. D. , Lekan-Ojo K. A. , Atat J. G. , Omorinoye O. A.
Published: June 2023

Stream sediments were collected from different areas in Ifelodun county within latitude 8°451N to 8°51N and longitude 4°461E to 5°61E. 13 samples of sediments were obtained from each of the eight locations totaling 108. A German standard sieve set of mesh with shaker was used for grain size analysis. The results of grain size analysis range from medium to very coarse sand as the majority of sediment composition before investigation of textural parameters. The result of textural parameters was obtained and used to differentiate the depositional environment of the sediments. The mean, sorting, skewness and kurtosis defined the sediment as very coarse, poorly sorted, vary from very fine skewed to near symmetrical with mesokurtic environment, although the other extreme tails also exist. Positively skewed and poorly sorted sediments characterized low energy environment.
The effect of donor age on recipient kidney graft function
Authors: ŞİRİN Mehmet Emin , POLAT Muhammed Emin , KARAASLAN Mustafa , ÖLÇÜCÜOĞLU Esin , YILMAZ Mehmet , ÖLÇÜCÜOĞLU Erkan
Published: June 2023

Purpose: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a highly morbid and mortal condition. Renal transplantation is the most favorable and preferred solution of this disease. Age is an important factor that can effects the success of transplantation. In this study, we investigated the effect of donor age on the outcomes of kidney transplantation.

Materials And Methods: 101 ESRD patients who underwent live or cadaveric kidney transplantation were included and analyzed retrospectively in this study. We reviewed age, sex and body mass index (BMI) of the donors and age, sex, BMI, length of stay, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and serum creatinine measurements of the recipients were recorded. Recipient serum creatinine levels were recorded at intervals up to 18 months after transplantation.

Results: Donors were divided into 3 groups according to age (50 years (n:34). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of donor's gender, BMI, living/cadaveric ratio, and recipient's gender, age, and BMI (p>0,05). Length of hospital stay of recipients whose donor
Photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of green-mediated Khaya senegalensis-silver nanoparticles and oxidized carbon nanotubes
Authors: Labulo A. H. , Terna Augustine , Oladayo O. F. , Brahim H. I , Tanko N. S. , Ashonibare R. A. , Opeyemi J. D. , Tywabi-Ngeva Z.
Published: June 2023

This study investigated the photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from a medicinal plant extract of Khaya senegalensis (K. senegalensis) and oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes (oCNTs), respectively. The CNTs were functionalized using acid treatment. The green synthesized AgNPs from K. senegalensis (KS-AgNPs) and oCNTs were characterized by UV–Visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission emission microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The formation of KS-AgNPs was confirmed by the UV–Vis absorption spectra, which showed an absorption band at 427 nm with a color change from yellow to brown. The morphology of KS-AgNPs was spherical in shape, with an average particle size of 9.30 nm. The FTIR analyses revealed distinctive functional groups, such as, hydroxyl (O-H), amines (N-H), and carbonyl (C-O), which were directly involved in the synthesis and stability of AgNPs. The XRD spectra was distinctive with five intense peaks at 2theta angles of 38.12°, 44.28°, 64.43°, 77.48°, and 81.54o while oCNTs gave intense peaks at 2theta angles of 26.43o, 42.36o, 44.46o, 54.51o, 59.98o, and 77.40o. The photocatalytic property of green synthesized KS-AgNPs was determined to be 40.7 % higher than that of oCNTs when applied for treatment of industrial waste water. The ability of green-mediated KS-AgNPs to inhibit against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria was observed to be that gram (-) bacteria (E. coli) was more susceptible to KS-AgNPs than the gram (+) bacteria (S. aureus), in which case their susceptibility was least in oCNTs for both bacteria, respectively.
Pela Gandong from the Perspective of Christian Religious Education
Authors: Keriapy Frets , Tafonao Talizaro
Published: June 2023

Local wisdom that develops in every region in Indonesia is an important thing that must be developed and planted in every layer of society. One of the local pearls of wisdom developed in Maluku is Pela Gandong. Pela Gandong has long been developed in Maluku, but unfortunately, it has not been rooted and has become flesh and blood of every person in Maluku. The conflict that occurred in 1999-2000 is the evidence. Thus, this research aims to make Maluku's local wisdom Pela Gandong necessary for living in harmony in post-conflict times. Using qualitative research literature-based, the authors found that even though the root of the conflict was not in religion but in politics and the economy, the flourishing of local wisdom Pela Gandong could fortify any threats from outside. Therefore, this is where the role of Christian Education is to instil the attitude of Pela Gandong in every student. The task of flourishing Pela Gandong is not only the responsibility of the family and society, but education is an important means of enriching it.
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hand Operated Maize Sheller
Authors: OKUSANYA Muyıwa , AGBONGİABAN Francis
Published: June 2023

Maize is a popular food crop of the world. After harvest, maize is shelled traditionally by small holders of farms. This method has not proved to be effective due to drudgery attached, kernel breakage and poor shelling capacity. Over time, motorized shellers have been introduced to address the challenges faced by processors; they have not gained widely adoption due to unaffordable cost of owning one. There is the need to design a cost effective and eco-friendly solution that will suit the need of subsistence farmers in the industry. This work focuses on development of a hand-operated maize sheller. A major component is the lever arm fitted to a ball bearing to transfer rotational motion to stripping chute. The machine uses the principle of abrasion to shell maize. Model (Y=54.92+ 0.248 X1-2.68 X2 ± 1.187) obtained from evaluation reveals that shelling capacity is a function of two predictors, speed (X1) and moisture content (X2). For every unit increase in cranking speed at a particular moisture content (23.2%, 18.5% or 14%) shelling capacity increases considerably. When the experiment is run at much lower moisture content (18.5%) shelling capacity increases significantly. The machine reached highest shelling capacity (60 kg h-1.) at lowest moisture content (14%) and highest speed (120 rpm). The machine was developed at affordable cost of $61. Shelling efficiency is also a function of speed and moisture content at which it is processed. For this condition, maximum shelling efficiency is achieved at lowest moisture content possible (14%) and terminal speed of 80 rpm. Mechanical damage resulted when the speed and moisture content are inconsiderably high. The machine is suitable for use by small and medium scale processors; it can efficiently replace the manual shelling methods as it is affordable, less stressful and easy to maintain.