bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Des « Jeux olympiques » avant l’heure ? L’internationalisation précoce des fêtes fédérales de gymnastique sur la base du modèle helvétique (années 1860 – années 1910)
Authors: Mayencourt Gil
Published: June 2024

L’historiographie de la gymnastique associative se concentre surtout sur le rôle de la pratique dans la construction des États-nations et la formation du soldat. En revanche, peu d’études portent sur son internationalisation précoce. Basé sur des fonds d’archives inédits, cet article veut donc montrer que la rhétorique patriotique des gymnastes et le décorum national de leurs fêtes cohabitent, dès les années 1860, avec un cosmopolitisme qui n’a rien d’anecdotique. Dans ce cadre, l’essor international de la gymnastique associative pourrait bien constituer les prémices d’une première mondialisation des exercices physiques, traditionnellement associées à l’essor des sports et à la rénovation de l’olympisme durant la Belle Époque.
Challenging conventional narratives on trade unions’ attitudes towards decarbonisation – a case-based analysis
Authors: Guisset Anne , Metta Julie , Van Overbeke Toon , Lenaerts Karolien , Bachus Kris
Published: June 2024

L’Union Européenne (UE) souhaite devenir climatiquement neutre d’ici 2050, engendrant un impact considérable sur les acteurs de la société, y compris les travailleurs et les syndicats. Les secteurs industriels figurent parmi les secteurs qui doivent relever les plus grands défis liés à la décarbonisation. Dans cette étude, nous examinons les positions des syndicats et les facteurs qui influencent leurs attitudes, leurs stratégies et leurs actions vis-à-vis de la décarbonisation. A partir de trois études de cas menées dans différents secteurs industriels et pays de l’UE, nous constatons que les attitudes des syndicats à l’égard de la décarbonisation ne sont souvent pas aussi conservatrices que la littérature le suggère. Bien que les contextes régionaux, nationaux et industriels soient importants, leurs influences ne sont pas aussi dominantes qu’escomptées. Malgré les défis rencontrés par les syndicats, ils semblent soutenir la décarbonisation, cherchant à assurer une transition juste pour leurs membres et les travailleurs impliqués.
A Personal Testimony from a Combatant in the Tigrayan Defense Forces
Authors: Netsanet Serbi
Published: June 2024

Ce texte retrace le parcours et l’expérience d’un jeune homme engagé comme combattant dans les Forces de défense du Tigray (TDF). Adoptant un point de vue subjectif et ancré, qui a rarement été publié, il renseigne sur l’intensité des combats, et décrit les souffrances et les restrictions subies par les soldats comme par les populations civiles. Il met également en lumière la crise politique interne au Tigray et révèle ses liens avec le déroulement du conflit au quotidien. Ce texte est un document original, il a été partiellement anonymisé par la rédaction et les événements qui nous ont semblé trop exposer l’auteur ont été reformulés entre crochets.
Les dépendances au fil de la vie
Authors: Menecier Pascal
Published: June 2024

La dépendance est devenue un leitmotiv en santé, en santé mentale, mais aussi dans le travail social, au point d’en perdre le sens et de risquer bien des approximations. La dépendance n’est ni la perte d’autonomie ni la sujétion, quand le besoin d’aide qu’elle induit est avant tout une base de lien social. Aborder la dépendance comme une relation, introduisant la place de la pourvoyance et d’objets de dépendance, permet de repenser une terminologie aux sens multiples, omniprésente autour de personnes âgées ou vulnérables et de chacun d’entre nous.
Les dépendances au fil de la vie
Authors: Pellissier Jérôme
Published: June 2024

De tous les animaux, les humains sont ceux qui naissent et demeurent les plus dépendants. Une dépendance qui accompagne la néoténie : garder longtemps des caractéristiques juvéniles, notamment celles qui nous permettent de ne cesser d’apprendre, de recueillir, de remodeler, socialement et culturellement, à chaque génération, les apports des générations précédentes, toute cette humanité que le patrimoine génétique ne transmet pas.
Psychologie et soins palliatifs
Authors: Bioy Antoine
Published: June 2024

Après avoir rappelé la démarche éthique de recherche appliquée aux soins palliatifs, nous présenterons brièvement les méthodologies possibles et leur adaptation à ce contexte singulier. Nous proposerons également en quoi cette recherche est nécessaire pour nourrir des pratiques éclairées, à distance de tout dogmatisme. Nous illustrerons cette démarche par un champ en plein essor : celui de l’étude des accompagnements thérapeutiques utilisant les processus de transe dans l’exercice du psychologue clinicien auprès de patients en situation palliative.
Place du psychologue et complexités en soins palliatifs
Authors: Dormont Mélanie
Published: June 2024

Les Unités de soins palliatifs et leurs fonctions sont encore aujourd’hui méconnues socialement. Découvrir ces lieux peut donc s’avérer étonnant, déroutant, et bouleverser nos diverses représentations. L’appareil psychique est ainsi mis à l’épreuve face à ce que nous pouvons y rencontrer : des corps malades, une temporalité incertaine, et bien évidemment la mort.
Les méthodes projectives : de l’indication à la restitution
Authors: Roman Pascal
Published: June 2024

Les enjeux de la pratique des épreuves projectives dépassent largement la dimension technique qui sous-tend une telle pratique, du point de vue de la passation, de la cotation et de l’interprétation des données recueillies. En effet, la situation projective ouvre à une rencontre qui implique deux subjectivités, et qui, sur une autre scène, mobilise des mouvements transféro-contre-transférentiels spécifiques.
Les méthodes projectives : de l’indication à la restitution
Authors: Bossuroy Muriel , Ikiz Tevfika , Pheulpin Marie-Christine
Published: June 2024

Même en prenant pour acquis une universalité fondamentale du psychisme humain, les variabilités culturelles peuvent rendre délicates la passation comme l’interprétation des épreuves projectives en situation transculturelle. En effet, le contexte culturel impacte tant la mobilisation transféro-contre-transférentielle que les réponses fournies. Ici, les capacités de décentrage du clinicien s’avèrent essentielles.
Les méthodes projectives : de l’indication à la restitution
Authors: Verdon Benoît
Published: June 2024

La démarche d’interprétation d’un protocole de test projectif comporte plusieurs points saillants : prise en compte des sollicitations latentes du matériel, traduction d’une partie des données cliniques en données numériques, analyse minutieuse pour dégager et confronter des points d’accord et de divergence. Elle s’adosse à un modèle théorique capable d’éclairer le fonctionnement psychique du sujet et son implication dans ce cadre singulier.
Les méthodes projectives : de l’indication à la restitution
Authors: Camps François-David , Smaniotto Barbara , Guinard Maïa
Published: June 2024

Cette fiche présente l’intérêt de la méthodologie du test-retest aux projectifs. Cette méthode – qui peut s’inscrire dans une perspective longitudinale – permet d’appréhender la dynamique du fonctionnement psychique et les éventuels processus de changement. Elle soutient une évaluation qualitative et processuelle de la vie psychique du sujet, au plus près de ses mouvements et problématiques, tant internes qu’intimes.
Jean Laplanche : vie et oeuvre. Une introduction
Authors: Hebbrecht Marc
Published: June 2024

Cet article introductif sur la vie et l’œuvre du psychanalyste français Jean Laplanche (°1924 +2012) décrit brièvement l’histoire de sa vie. En plus d’être psychanalyste, il était également universitaire, traducteur et viticulteur. Après une formation philosophique et des études à l’université de Harvard, il entre en analyse avec Lacan. Il est ensuite devenu le grand théoricien de la psychanalyse freudienne. Les lignes principales de son œuvre sont exposées : les fantasmes originaires, la révolution copernicienne, la situation anthropologique fondamentale, l’évolution de la théorie de l’étayage vers une théorie de la séduction généralisée, la traduction comme principe fondamental de la psyché. Vers la fin de sa vie, Laplanche a introduit le terme Sexual qui a joué un rôle important dans le débat sur le genre. La théorie de Laplanche est illustrée par une vignette clinique de l’auteur lui-même. Les implications cliniques sont enfin discutées. En conclusion, l’article décrit comment Laplanche a influencé la pensée de l’auteur.
La psychanalyse en une page. Pourquoi payer plus cher ?
Authors: Martens Francis
Published: June 2024

Au travers de l’œuvre tâtonnante de Freud et de ses successeurs, la métapsychologie psychanalytique a cheminé non sans mal ni contradictions. Le travail austère et rigoureux de Jean Laplanche a remis de l’ordre dans la maison tout en prolongeant le chemin freudien. Il aboutit à une conception tellement claire et épurée qu’on peut la résumer en une seule page de format A4.
Se distancier du principe monolingue en programme d’enseignement en immersion
Authors: Mary Latisha , Lemoine-Bresson Véronique , Choffat-Dürr Anne
Published: June 2024

La présente étude s’inscrit dans une recherche collaborative en didactique du plurilinguisme qui conçoit l’enseignement bilingue dans une véritable alternance des langues (Candelier et Castellotti, 2013), y compris celles des familles. Elle examine les discours d’enseignants sur la place et le rôle de la langue dominante (le français), de la langue cible (l’anglais) et des langues parlées à la maison dans une école primaire française en programme d’immersion en anglais. L’analyse des données multimodales et hétérogènes révèle un changement dans la conscience linguistique des enseignants concernant l’utilisation de la L1 des élèves comme ressources. Elle montre leur volonté d'expérimenter de nouvelles pédagogies faisant appel à l’ensemble des répertoires linguistiques des élèves, et les défis qui restent à relever.
Risk Factors for Re-treatment After Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism
Authors: Muqbel Ziad , Förster Anika , Alkarkoukly Samer , Arba-Mosquera Samuel , Dick H. Burkhard , Taneri Suphi
Published: June 2024

Purpose:

To identify potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of re-treatment following keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) for myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Methods:

This was a retrospective study of patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism who underwent KLEx using the VisuMax 500 laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec) between April 2015 and December 2020. Patients were assigned to one of two groups: the control group and the re-treatment group (if they had additional refractive surgery within 2 years of the primary treatment). The effect of different preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative parameters on the re-treatment rate was analyzed.

Results:

Overall 1,822 eyes of 938 patients were analyzed. In total, 2.96% of eyes (n = 54) underwent re-treatment. The re-treated patients were more likely to be women and have high myopia, high astigmatism, steep corneas, higher ocular residual astigmatism, and residual myopic and/or astigmatic refractive error. In contrast, no significant correlation was found between re-treatment rate and age, chord µ, type of astigmatism, and corneal thickness.

Conclusions:

Factors associated with higher rates of retreatment after KLEx included female gender, manifest refractive high myopia (> −5.00 diopters [D]), astigmatism (> 2.00 D), spherical equivalent (> 6.00 D), ocular residual astigmatism, steeper corneas, and postoperative residual myopic and astigmatic refractive errors. This study may help to preoperatively detect patients at risk for re-treatment, improve preoperative patient counseling, and optimize patient selection to reduce future re-treatment rates.

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Correction: Generalized primal topological spaces
Authors: Al-Saadi Hanan , Al-Malki Huda
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this note is to give some mistyping corrections for our published article in [1].
Bounds for certain function related to the incomplete Fox-Wright function
Authors: Mehrez Khaled , Alenazi Abdulaziz
Published: June 2024

Motivated by the recent investigations of several authors, the main aim of this article is to derive several functional inequalities for a class of functions related to the incomplete Fox-Wright functions that were introduced and studied recently. Moreover, new functional bounds for functions related to the Fox-Wright function are deduced. Furthermore, a class of completely monotonic functions related to the Fox-Wright function is given. The main mathematical tools used to obtain some of the main results are the monotonicity patterns and the Mellin transform for certain functions related to the two-parameter Mittag-Leffler function. Several potential applications for this incomplete special function are mentioned.
Mental Health of Medical Students After Combating the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-sectional Study in Vietnam
Authors: Cap Duc Minh , Nguyen Anh Quang , Nguyen Tham Thi
Published: June 2024

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of mental health (MH) symptoms and associated factors among medical students who were engaged in combating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in 4 provinces/cities of Vietnam.Methods: A cross-sectional study with 580 participants was conducted at a medical university in Northern Vietnam. MH was assessed using the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, which was previously standardized in Vietnam. Data were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to examine the association between MH symptoms and relevant factors.Results: Out of a total of 2703 medical students, 21.5% responded to the questionnaire. Among the 580 respondents, the prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were 43.3%, 44.0%, and 24.7%, respectively. Factors significantly associated with self-reported depression included being female and having a COVID-19 infection. Similarly, being female and having a COVID-19 infection were significantly associated with self-reported anxiety. Factors associated with self-reported stress included being female, having a personal or family history of MH symptoms, working more than 8 hr/day, and having a COVID-19 infection.Conclusions: COVID-19 has adversely impacted the MH of medical students. Our findings are valuable in their potential to motivate universities, MH professionals, and authorities to offer mental healthcare services to this group. Furthermore, there is a pressing need for training courses designed to equip future healthcare workers with the skills to manage crises effectively.
An Educational Inclusion Model for Adults with Diverse Neuromuscular Conditions through the use of an Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
Authors: Valencia-Londoño Paula A. , Cardona-Rodas Hilderman , Jiménez-Builes Jovani A.
Published: June 2024

An estimated 790 million individuals globally are afflicted with at least one form of disability. Among this population, 79 million are afflicted with diverse neuromuscular disorders. The educational inclusion of these people is complicated by the loss of the ability to communicate and breathe, difficulty walking, dressing, and/or eating without the assistance of another person. Several studies have demonstrated that assistive tools can function as a means of providing support. However, the feasibility of obtaining these instruments is hindered by limited supply, exorbitant prices, intricate operation, and substantial maintenance requirements. As a result, they are promptly abandoned following their acquisition. In contrast, artificial intelligence algorithms are of paramount importance as they enable the execution of computational processes that acquire knowledge from data, thereby enabling progressive performance enhancements deprived of explicit human intervention. The current study is aimed to tackle the obstacle of ensuring that this population has access to education by developing a mobile application that utilizes an eye-tracking algorithm to gather fixation data from individuals afflicted with this condition. This enabled the development of an innovative and personalized learning environment, which yielded outcomes including enhanced usability, accessibility, autonomy, time management, and physical barrier elimination.
Advancing Efficiency and Consistency in Agarwood Inoculum Production through Agarwood-Induce Inoculum Mixing Machine
Authors: Herath H. M. W. A. I. , Jinendra B. M. S.
Published: June 2024

Agarwood is a bio-resin that withstands a consistent market demand worldwide due to its exceptional formula of fragrant resin and rare essence of herbal aromatic compounds. However, the Agar-resin is formed only in the Thymalaeaceae family trees as a self-defense mechanism towards plant stress. In commercial-level agarwood production, artificial inoculation is essential for reliable agarwood production. However, the prevailing method of agar-based inoculum preparation has been plagued by the tedious, time-consuming, and poor texture of insufficient blending via particle blockages in the field operation is frequent. As such, this study invented a novel Agarwood-Induce Inoculum Mixing Machine addressing the shortcomings of the prevailing hand-held type mixing machine. The operation performance of both machines was systematically evaluated for the time required for a single bend, electrical energy consumption, and the quality of the final product. The results revealed a drastic reduction of time required for the completion single blend by 6 times i.e. from 18 minutes to 3 minutes by using the newly invented machine. The total electric energy savings for the completion of one batch of the blend was found to be 2.4 times (energy reduction from 0.48kWh to 0.2kWh) than the existing method. In addition to the two sample T-test results, a substantial reduction of time and energy with p-values close to zero (p<0.001), an exceptional quality homogeneous creamy foam of the final blend which is vital for a successful inoculation was received. The quality of the produced inoculum was rigorously assessed by a custom-formulated five-parameter index and 96.25% of the sample from the new machine and ranked “excellent" while the existing hand-mixing machine was with diverse performance. According to the chi-square test, there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) in the quality of the output inoculum between the two methods. The final blend of inoculum produced by the new machine was found to have exceptional quality homogeneous creamy foam texture which is vital for providing a hassle-free convenient operation background of the fields during the inoculation process.
enhancing Germination of Terminalia catappa L. (Tropical Almond) Seeds through Different Seed Treatments
Authors: Ketipearachchi K. G. , Vidanapathirana N. P. , Subasinghe S. , Silva T. D.
Published: June 2024

Terminalia catappa L. is a multipurpose species remained as an underutilized in Sri Lanka. The plant primarily spreads naturally and occasionally by cultivation. The natural regeneration of plants occurs through seed propagation of Terminalia catappa L. There are very few numbers of studies carried out on enhancement seed propagation. Therefore, present study aims to optimize seed germination of Terminalia catappa L. through various seed treatments. The present study was carried out at the University of Colombo Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences in Weligatta, Hambantota from March 2021 to June 2021. The experiment was arranged in a Completely Randomized Design, with twenty replicates for each treatment. Seeds without any treatment (T1), seed clipping (T2), seed coat removal (T3), sun drying for 1 hour (T4), soaking in hot water (700C) for 10 minutes (T5), dip in 70% HCL solution for 5 minutes (T6), dip in 70% HCL solution for 10 minutes (T7), dip in 90% HCL solution for 5 minutes (T8), dip in 90% HCL solution for 10 minutes (T9), clipped seeds treated with gibberellic 200 ppm for 6 hours (T10), clipped seeds treated with gibberellic 400 ppm for 6 hours (T11), sundried for 1 hour followed by treated with gibberellic 200 ppm for 6 hours (T12), sun dried for 1 hour followed by treated gibberellic 400 ppm for 6 hours (T13) were applied as treatments. The pretreated seeds were established in small containers (2’’ X 2’’) filled with sand. The significantly (P≤0.05) highest germination percentage (80%) and lowest number of days (18 days) taken for sprouting were recorded from the seeds soaked in hot water (700C) for 5 minutes. The higher (P≥0.05) seedling height after 60 days of planting was recorded from T13 (sun dried for 1 hour followed by treated with GA3), T5 (soaking in hot water (700C) for 5 minutes) and T2 (seed clipping). Thus, soaking in hot water (700C) for 5 minutes was enhanced the germination of Terminalia catappa L. seeds. This research contributes valuable insights into optimizing seed propagation of Terminalia catappa L., offering a practical approach for enhancing germination percentage in cultivation practices.
Assessing Undergraduate Entrepreneurs’ Propensity to Adopt Blended Learning Strategies; A Case Study at University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences
Authors: Siriwardena B. P. , Abeywickrama L. M. , Sandika A. L. , Vidanapathirana N. P.
Published: June 2024

The student’s likelihood of using an educational technology such as blended learning is heavily influenced by their level of satisfaction with that technology. However, it is not expressed clearly in certain extents. The University of Colombo Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences plays an important role in undergraduate entrepreneurial education through blended learning in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of undergraduate entrepreneur’s intention to enroll in the blended learning degree programme and their level of satisfaction. The population is made up of agricultural entrepreneurs who want to pursue degrees in the field of agriculture. The entire population included and pretested questionnaire used for gathering primary data on a range of variables on satisfaction and intention of blended learning. The secondary data was also collected accordingly. Analysis was conducted utilizing the statistical software programme SPSS (version 26). Significant positive correlations were found between the likelihood to embrace blended learning in higher education and factors such as overall satisfaction (p < 0.05), the form of delivery of blended learning (p < 0.05), the decision to follow a blended learning degree (p < 0.05), and promotion of blended learning among undergraduates (p < 0.05). However, satisfaction with the amount of time spent on the degree programme did not show statistical significance in relation to the intention to use blended learning (p > 0.05). Considering that, satisfaction with blended learning is having an impact on intention to use blended learning by undergraduate entrepreneurs.
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Pneumatic Type Agarwood Inoculum Injector (PAII)
Authors: Herath H. M. W. A. I. , Jinendra B. M. S.
Published: June 2024

Agarwood, a fragrant resin, is produced by certain tree species in the Thymalaeaceae family as a defense mechanism against stress. In commercial plantations, artificial inoculation of the fungal mix is used to induce the said stress, which is crucial for a fruitful harvest. The paste, containing viscous agar to be applied into drilled holes in the tree trunks and branches. Yet, an efficient tool to deliver this paste is lacking. Currently, inadequate industrial caulking guns are being used, proving time-consuming and ergonomically subpar design. To overcome these limitations, a Pneumatic type Agarwood Inoculum Injector was developed. A 6L capacity cast iron chamber was used as the core pneumatic body of the injector. An HCFE 3/8″ non-return valve served as the air inlet. The delivered inoculum passed through a 1mm stainless steel strainer to prevent nozzle blockage. A pressure safety valve, set at 15 bars, released excess pressure. Inoculum compression relied on ambient air, filling up to 5L. A comparison of performance between the new device with the existing caulking gun was done for the inoculum filling rate, time taken to complete a single inoculation point, and the prevented volume of inoculum wastage. With the new device, the average filling volume of inoculum inside the drill holes was increased up to 85.35% and reduced the inoculum wastage from 1.325ml to 0.47ml per drill hole and both improvements were significantly different at the 5% probability level (p<0.05). The results concluded that the developed device is capable of delivering a smooth flow of inoculum paste to the target when the impending pressure thrust range is within 5 to 15 bars. Moreover, within this pressure range, the total volume of 5L was delivered at a fairly consistent rate. The invented new device was found to be highly successful in assisting the critical process of inoculation in the commercial-level agarwood industry.
WHAT NEXT? THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY AFTER THE UKRAINE WAR AND THE NEW BALANCE OF WORLD POWER
Authors: Gromek-Broc Katarzyna , Zherebov Vladimir , Van Damme Sam , Karinge Sarah
Published: June 2024

Il saggio tratta in primo luogo il futuro della politica europea di vicinato, e in particolare la sua dimensione orientale: la guerra in corso potrebbe infatti offrire l’opportunità di affrontare i problemi che fino a ora ne hanno limitato l’efficacia. L’invasione russa ha infatti messo in luce le debolezze strutturali della tale politica europea di vicinato in materia di sicurezza e cooperazione, rendendone necessaria una revisione per affrontare la mutevole realtà geopolitica, tenendo conto degli interessi strategici della Russia. In presenza di due paesi candidati all’adesione all’Unione, inoltre, l’unico approccio praticabile è quello differenziato, che cioè tenga conto dei bisogni e degli interessi dei partner. Vengono poi esaminati i nuovi obiettivi emergenti: connettività, digitalizzazione, transizione verde, oltre alle necessarie riforme democratiche. Vengono trattate successivamente le implicazioni dell’alleanza sino-russa dopo l’attacco all’Ucraina, con particolare riguardo all’interazione tra le tattiche aggressive russe e le ambizioni strategiche cinesi: viene esaminato inoltre il ruolo emergente dell’Africa nella strategia dell’Unione. Quanto al conflitto ucraino, dal punto di vista della Russia questo potrebbe concludersi al tavolo dei negoziati, ma un approccio strategico a lungo termine è fondamentale per gestirne le conseguenze. La Russia cerca infatti stabilità e influenza adattando le alleanze e gestendo il sostegno interno per garantire i propri interessi geopolitici in un contesto globale in evoluzione. Inoltre, sempre analizzando le relazioni sino-russe, il saggio valuta l’atteggiamento cauto della Cina, caratterizzato dalla riluttanza a sostenere pienamente le azioni militari russe: gli interessi diplomatici, economici e geopolitici della Cina sono infatti influenzati negativamente dal conflitto, che pone sfide anche alla Belt and Road Initiative e alla crescente influenza della Cina in Africa. Infine, il conflitto ha interrotto le importazioni di alimentari e fertilizzanti in Africa, causando aumento dei prezzi e del debito pubblico, nonché battute d’arresto negli sforzi di ripresa economica. Le nazioni africane rimangono poi divise sul conflitto, enfatizzando la diplomazia e la cooperazione, mentre mostrano scetticismo verso un ordine multilaterale dominato dall’Occidente.
SICUREZZA, CERTEZZA DEL DIRITTO E FUNZIONI DELLO STATO: RIFLESSIONI STORICHE A PARTIRE DALLA SCIENZA DI POLIZIA
Authors: Edigati Daniele
Published: June 2024

The essay aims to carry out some reflections on the sonship between the paradigm of security, as developed in the modern age, especially by eighteenth-century science de police, and the legal certainty, conceptualized later, but already substantially present in this age. In the concept of security and in those policies suggested by science de police (so-called security police) a series of considerations are developed which aim to ensure not only the defense of the State, but also its efficiency, the observance of the rules and the certainty of subjective legal situations and relationships. Such tension does not fail to present contradictions, with dynamics that are reproduced in a similar way even today.
Eminenze grigie. Uomini all’ombra del potere
Authors: Castellani Lorenzo
Published: June 2024

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Assessment of the adequacy of bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a retrospective study
Authors: Di Matteo Roberta , Gota Claudia , Bina Claudia , Martino Lorenzo , Perciante Rossana , Condino Giovanna , Arcidiacono Simona , Gardalini Menada , Cassinari Antonella , Bolgeo Tatiana , Maconi Antonio
Published: June 2024

Background: a colonoscopy is crucial for detecting Colorectal Cancer (CRC), and its success is reliant on various fac- tors, notably colon cleansing. Investigating the frequency of procedure interruptions due to inadequate bowel prepara- tion and associated predictive factors could inform targeted interventions. This study aimed to retrospectively assess inadequate bowel preparation rates in outpatient and inpatient settings. Materials and Methods: this observational, retrospective, and single-center study examines patient records from a sin- gle hospital in northern Italy. This investigation involves individuals who underwent colonoscopies from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, regardless of whether they were receiving outpatient or inpatient care. Results: this study included 1977 participants. The median age of all participants was 64 years, with ages ranging from 41 to 86. Among males, the median age was 65 years, varying from 56 to 74, whereas for females, it was 64 years, rang- ing from 55 to 74. The majority (78.7%) of participants came from their homes. The type of product used for colon preparation was evaluated in 1783 patients: 92% of them used an osmotic action product (55.7% high volume, 36.3% low volume). The adequacy of the colon preparation for the procedure, assessed using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale, was found to be poor (score≤5) for 24.2% of the participants, with 13.5% scoring 0. Conclusions: the study suggests healthcare providers should enhance patient education for colonoscopy preparation, especially focusing on hospitalized patients with higher rates of inadequate preparation. Strategies should align with guidelines but also prioritize personalized approaches.
An Effective Therapy of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy of Childhood: a Case Report
Authors: Khalifa Maher A. , Abou Heikal Mai M. , Ragab Yasser , Swidan Mohamed
Published: June 2024

Acute necrotizing encephalopathy of childhood is a rare type of encephalopathy characterized by multiple bilateral brain lesions, mainly involving the thalami but also the putamina, internal and external capsules, cerebellar white matter, and the brainstem tegmentum. It is a rare condition; the first case was described in 1995, and many cases have been reported in Asia and in many Western countries. Most cases are sporadic; however, a few cases of recurrent and/or familial episodes have been reported, secondary to mutations in the RANBP2 gene) and other gene mutations that are all responsible of normal mitochondrial functions. Clinically, it is characterized by acute encephalopathy with dramatic neurological deficits/symptoms. The condition usually has a poor prognosis with high morbidity and mortality rates. We report a 5-year-old boy who showed a typical presentation of this rare condition after obtaining the consent of his legal guardians. We demonstrate how the effective combination of immune suppressive therapy with the mitochondrial cocktail during the early course of the disease leads to clinical and radiological improvement.
Cardiac affection in lysosomal storage disorders and effect of enzyme replacement therapy
Authors: Mokhtar Wesam A. , Omar Nariman F. , Niazy Asmaa M.M. , Ali Alshymaa A.
Published: June 2024

Background

Cardiac dysfunction is a serious problem in the majority of lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs), emerges silently, and contributes significantly to early mortality.

Aim

To detect the cardiac affection of LSDs and to evaluate the effectiveness of enzyme replacement therapy.

Patients and methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 30 children with a confirmed diagnosis of LSDs, who were under enzyme replacement therapy at the Pediatric Metabolic and Genetic Clinic of Zagazig University Children Hospital during the period of 6 months from June 2022 to December 2022. An echocardiographic examination was conductede for all patients before and after treatment.

Results

Ejection fraction (EF) was significantly increased after treatment than before treatment (P value <0.001). In the MPS IV (Morquio) group, valvular lesions, ventricular hypertrophy, and pulmonary pressure were insignificantly different between the studied children before and after treatment.

Conclusion

Ejection fraction in the MPS IV (Morquio) group was significantly improved after treatment than before treatment.
Middle distal canal: A rare morphological variation in root canal anatomy of the mandibular molar
Authors: Akhtar Saleem , Pathak Peeyush , Bhagabati Nilav , Chaudhary Seema
Published: June 2024

A thorough cleaning and shaping of root canals is one of the primary objectives of root canal treatment. For that the clinician needs to be aware of different variations in root canal configurations. The purpose of this article is to report the successful treatment of middle distal canal with type VIII vertucci’s root canal configuration. Treatment plan included the non surgical root canal treatment of right mandibular first molar with five canals followed by periodontal management of mesial bony defect. Re-examination at 6 months after the periodontal surgery revealed reduction in PD (from 13 to 5 mm) and with no sign of bleeding on probing. Radiographic follow up showed bone formation in the periodontal intrabony defect. A progressive bony healing appeared radiographically and all signs and symptoms absent after 6 months of thorough root canal treatment with periodontal management of mesial bony defect of right manidibular first molar.
Contemporary comprehension of root canal biofilms and future perspectives: Part 1
Authors: Vishwanath Vijetha , Neelakantan Prasanna
Published: June 2024

Apical periodontitis is an inflammatory response of the periradicular tissues to microbial infection of the root canal system (intraradicular infection) or to biofilms attached to the external surface of the root (extraradicular infection). Over the past few decades, our understanding of how microbiota initiate, progress, and sustain disease has been well characterized. In parallel, state-of-the-art approaches have attempted to demonstrate the spatiotemporal complexity of biofilm communities both within the tooth and elsewhere in the body. Despite all this research, translation of such critical knowledge into biofilm management in endodontics has been minimal, in part because of lack of directional clarity. The purpose of this commissioned review is to highlight our current understanding of root canal microbial communities as a cause of pulpal and periradicular disease. While several reviews have been written on this topic, few have delved deep into the biogeography, assembly, and functional profile, a void which this review will attempt to fill. The authors hope that this review will open out-of-the-box thinking and newer perspectives in biofilm management in endodontic treatments.
Role of the globus pallidus in motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Jiang Yimiao , Qi Zengxin , Zhu Huixian , Shen Kangli , Liu Ruiqi , Fang Chenxin , Lou Weiwei , Jiang Yifan , Yuan Wangrui , Cao Xin , Chen Liang , Zhuang Qianxing
Published: June 2024

The globus pallidus plays a pivotal role in the basal ganglia circuit. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra, which leads to dopamine deficiency in the brain that subsequently manifests as various motor and non-motor symptoms. This review aims to summarize the involvement of the globus pallidus in both motor and non-motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease. The firing activities of parvalbumin neurons in the medial globus pallidus, including both the firing rate and pattern, exhibit strong correlations with the bradykinesia and rigidity associated with Parkinson’s disease. Increased beta oscillations, which are highly correlated with bradykinesia and rigidity, are regulated by the lateral globus pallidus. Furthermore, bradykinesia and rigidity are strongly linked to the loss of dopaminergic projections within the cortical-basal ganglia-thalamocortical loop. Resting tremors are attributed to the transmission of pathological signals from the basal ganglia through the motor cortex to the cerebellum-ventral intermediate nucleus circuit. The cortico–striato–pallidal loop is responsible for mediating pallidi-associated sleep disorders. Medication and deep brain stimulation are the primary therapeutic strategies addressing the globus pallidus in Parkinson’s disease. Medication is the primary treatment for motor symptoms in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, while deep brain stimulation has been clinically proven to be effective in alleviating symptoms in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease, particularly for the movement disorders caused by levodopa. Deep brain stimulation targeting the globus pallidus internus can improve motor function in patients with tremor-dominant and non-tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease, while deep brain stimulation targeting the globus pallidus externus can alter the temporal pattern of neural activity throughout the basal ganglia–thalamus network. Therefore, the composition of the globus pallidus neurons, the neurotransmitters that act on them, their electrical activity, and the neural circuits they form can guide the search for new multi-target drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease in clinical practice. Examining the potential intra-nuclear and neural circuit mechanisms of deep brain stimulation associated with the globus pallidus can facilitate the management of both motor and non-motor symptoms while minimizing the side effects caused by deep brain stimulation.
The complex roles of m6A modifications in neural stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and self-renewal and implications for memory and neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: Li Yanxi , Xue Jing , Ma Yuejia , Ye Ke , Zhao Xue , Ge Fangliang , Zheng Feifei , Liu Lulu , Gao Xu , Wang Dayong , Xia Qing
Published: June 2024

N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent and conserved RNA modification in eukaryotic cells, profoundly influences virtually all aspects of mRNA metabolism. mRNA plays crucial roles in neural stem cell genesis and neural regeneration, where it is highly concentrated and actively involved in these processes. Changes in m6A modification levels and the expression levels of related enzymatic proteins can lead to neurological dysfunction and contribute to the development of neurological diseases. Furthermore, the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells, as well as nerve regeneration, are intimately linked to memory function and neurodegenerative diseases. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the roles of m6A in neural stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and self-renewal, as well as its implications in memory and neurodegenerative diseases. m6A has demonstrated divergent effects on the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells. These observed contradictions may arise from the time-specific nature of m6A and its differential impact on neural stem cells across various stages of development. Similarly, the diverse effects of m6A on distinct types of memory could be attributed to the involvement of specific brain regions in memory formation and recall. Inconsistencies in m6A levels across different models of neurodegenerative disease, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, suggest that these disparities are linked to variations in the affected brain regions. Notably, the opposing changes in m6A levels observed in Parkinson’s disease models exposed to manganese compared to normal Parkinson’s disease models further underscore the complexity of m6A’s role in neurodegenerative processes. The roles of m6A in neural stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and self-renewal, and its implications in memory and neurodegenerative diseases, appear contradictory. These inconsistencies may be attributed to the time-specific nature of m6A and its varying effects on distinct brain regions and in different environments.
Combinatorial therapies for spinal cord injury repair
Authors: Sousa Carla S. , Monteiro Andreia , Salgado António J. , Silva Nuno A.
Published: June 2024

Spinal cord injuries have profound detrimental effects on individuals, regardless of whether they are caused by trauma or non-traumatic events. The compromised regeneration of the spinal cord is primarily attributed to damaged neurons, inhibitory molecules, dysfunctional immune response, and glial scarring. Unfortunately, currently, there are no effective treatments available that can fully repair the spinal cord and improve functional outcomes. Nevertheless, numerous pre-clinical approaches have been studied for spinal cord injury recovery, including using biomaterials, cells, drugs, or technological-based strategies. Combinatorial treatments, which target various aspects of spinal cord injury pathophysiology, have been extensively tested in the last decade. These approaches aim to synergistically enhance repair processes by addressing various obstacles faced during spinal cord regeneration. Thus, this review intends to provide scientists and clinicians with an overview of pre-clinical combinatorial approaches that have been developed toward the solution of spinal cord regeneration as well as update the current knowledge about spinal cord injury pathophysiology with an emphasis on the current clinical management.
apropiación partidista del meme: fandom y propaganda en las elecciones generales españolas de 2023
Authors: Barragán-Romero Ana I. , Caro-Castaño Lucía , Bellido-Pérez Elena
Published: June 2024

Introducción: Esta investigación se centra en la apropiación del meme como estrategia propagandística en campaña electoral, situándola en el marco del politainment y la humanización del candidato. Concretamente, el trabajo analiza la resignificación del meme de “Perro Sanxe” en las elecciones generales españolas de julio de 2023. Lo que comenzó siendo un insulto por parte de la derecha española hacia el presidente del gobierno Pedro Sánchez, fue resignificado por la izquierda y posteriormente apropiado por la dirección de comunicación del PSOE. Metodología: El estudio presenta un diseño metodológico exploratorio-descriptivo que adopta el análisis crítico del discurso sobre las intervenciones de Pedro Sánchez en medios de infoentretenimiento. Complementariamente, se han realizado dos entrevistas en profundidad, una a Ion Antolín, dircom del PSOE, y otra a la usuaria de Mr. Handsome, cuenta fandom de Pedro Sánchez en X. Ambas técnicas han sido acompañadas por una revisión documental de la cobertura mediática de “Perro Sanxe” durante la campaña. Resultados: Los resultados demuestran que la resignificación del meme de “Perro Sanxe” como apelativo positivo fue relevante en la estrategia electoral del PSOE, orientada a mejorar la imagen de su candidato y humanizarlo, en respuesta al ataque de la derecha, centrada en acabar con el “sanchismo”. Discusión y conclusiones: Del estudio se extrae la importancia del uso del humor como herramienta propagandística, especialmente para la activación de voto, favoreciendo un efecto underdog en este caso, y del uso de técnicas de comunicación de guerrilla para conectar con los votantes más jóvenes.
Appropriating Hajj as an Effective Peacebuilding Avenue Among Muslims in Ghana
Authors: Zagoon-Sayeed Haruna
Published: June 2024

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; and even though it is primarily a spiritual endeavour, its main objective is to make its participants peacebuilders when they return to their communities. This paper seeks to explore Hajj values for potential peacebuilding among Muslims in Ghana. The paper is an analysis of a qualitative study that utilized survey questionnaires; in-depth interviews; and participant observation as the main research techniques to collect data. The study found among other things that critical values of peacebuilding such as forgiveness, reconciliation, and good relationships are inherent in the performance of Hajj; and that Ghanaian Muslims who are passionate about Hajj can leverage these values to build peace among themselves and within communities in which they live. The study concludes that the Ghana Hajj Board can use its Hajj village concept to instill peacebuilding values in Muslims who participate in it annually.
Physical Therapy Graduate Perceptions of the Didactic Use of GoReact Video Assessment Software and Work Readiness
Authors: Moore Jacqueline
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Physical therapy education programs adopting online teaching and learning must ensure students acquire the necessary skills for optimal professional work readiness, including appropriate assessment and feedback in the online environment. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates' professional work readiness after using GoReact video assessment software at an accredited DPT education program in the United States.

Methods: Semi structured interviews were conducted with 15 DPT graduates via virtual teleconferencing software. Interview data were analyzed using descriptive and emotion coding.

Results: Results indicated that most participants held an overall positive view of GoReact as it related to their preparedness for professional physical therapist practice, with feedback, self-reflection, repetition, and freedom of use noted as most beneficial. Negative opinions of GoReact and work readiness primarily involved the lack of in-person tactile feedback on psychomotor skills and technical challenges regarding recording angles and upload speeds. Participants also offered helpful suggestions for the use of GoReact in physical therapy and other health professions education programs.

Discussion: As more professional physical therapy education programs adopt online teaching and learning practices, there is a need for innovative technology to supplement and possibly replace conventional instruction, assessment, and feedback methods to positively impact DPT graduates' professional clinical work readiness. Understanding DPT graduate perceptions of GoReact and work readiness supports the greater need for innovative education research and practices to ensure students develop the psychomotor skills necessary for optimal work readiness.
Karakteristik Keselamatan Lalu Lintas Di Kota Manado
Authors: Syaban Alfath Satria Negara , M. Akbar Fauzan  , Dede F. Fadhilla
Published: June 2024

There has been a significant increase in transportation facilities in the city of Manado which has affected the level of traffic congestion to date and has resulted in very high social costs. Indirectly it affects the increase in traffic problems, one of which is traffic accidents. The purpose of this research is to find appropriate alternative solutions for the community to reduce accidents and make efforts to increase traffic safety in the city of Manado. This research was made using an exploratory quantitative research methodology with a triangulation model that examines phenomena based on the interpretation of descriptive statistical data, observation as well as documentation and field surveys. The results of the analysis show that there are 6 accident-prone road sections in Manado City, namely Jalan AA Maramis, Jalan Ring Road I, Jalan Sam Ratulangi, Jalan RW Monginsidi, Jalan Piere Tendean, and Jalan RE Martadinata. Adequate street light facilities are needed and there is a need to improve the lights so that they are not covered by vegetation on several roads, especially roads which are prone to accidents.