bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Évaluation des effets d’ateliers de lecture interactive sur le développement de la conscience de l’écrit d’enfants de 3 et 4 ans en centre de la petite enfance en milieu défavorisé
Authors: Myre Bisaillon Julie , Paul Marianne , Tremblay-Lemieux Charlotte , Michaud Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

L’objectif de cet article est de présenter les effets d’ateliers de lecture interactive sur le développement de la conscience de l’écrit chez les enfants fréquentant un centre de la petite enfance (CPE) en milieu défavorisé. Une absence de différence statistiquement significative entre les résultats du groupe expérimental (n=156) et du groupe témoin (n=68) a été relevée, pouvant en partie être expliquée par une implantation variable des ateliers et une présence déjà régulière de la lecture avant la mise en place de l’intervention. On relève néanmoins une amélioration significative des résultats dans certains sous-échantillons du groupe expérimental, notamment en ce qui concerne l’âge des enfants et le sexe assigné à la naissance. De plus, selon les éducatrices, les ateliers de lecture interactive ont permis de susciter davantage d’intérêt envers la lecture chez les enfants. Les conditions d’implantation de même que la difficulté à révéler les effets de changement de pratiques sur l’amélioration des habiletés des enfants seront discutés.
Groundbreakers
Authors: Klevnäs Alison , Ljung Cecilia , Noterman Astrid , Brownlee Emma
Published: December 2024

This paper presents osteological analyses and radiocarbon dates from human remains found in early churchyards on the Baltic island of Gotland. Graves from the first phases of burial have been discovered beside churches on Gotland on many occasions since the late nineteenth century, usually during preparations for new interments. Previous work has focused on the artefacts found with many of them, which suggest that the early churchyard dead were buried in costume closely resembling that worn in the last phases of the traditional grave fields. These finds have been a key source for research into the chronology and process of the Christianization of Gotland during the late Viking Age and early medieval period. Neglected, however, are the human remains which were sometimes recovered alongside the artefacts, but until now escaped research attention. Here we present analyses of the remains of 26 individuals recovered from Garda churchyard, with smaller numbers from Stånga, Havdhem and Fardhem. The results contribute osteological characterization of the early adopters of churchyard burial, along with new absolute dates for the establishment and use of the new Christian burial sites, and demonstrate that the practice of furnished burial was maintained in churchyards for an extended period.
Percepción de Éxito en la Clase de Educación Física Post Covid-19 en Niños de Primaria
Authors: Aguirre Gurrola Hilda Bertha , Walkup Nuñez Leslie Alejandra , Ortíz Martínez Maria Guadalupe , Ramirez Farias Alberto Alonso , Gallegos Sanchez Jesus Jose
Published: December 2024

La OMS recomendó el confinamiento por COVID-19, lo que llevó a los profesores de educación física a realizar adecuaciones curriculares. El aislamiento limitó las experiencias en clase, por lo que nos planteamos describir la percepción de éxito de niños de 5º y 6º de primaria en clases de educación física post-COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental, longitudinal, prospectivo y descriptivo con una muestra de 136 niños (edad promedio: 11.01 años ± 0.71); 69 niñas (50.7 %) y 67 niños (49.3 %), de 5° (47.1 %) y 6° (52.9 %) grado de primaria. Se utilizó el Cuestionario de Percepción de Éxito (POSQ) de Cervelló, Escartí y Balagué (1999). Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas en el grupo experimental en la dimensión ego (p < .001; dCohen = 0.82) y en la dimensión tarea (p < .01; dCohen = 0.44), con efectos grandes y pequeños, respectivamente. En el grupo control no se observaron diferencias ni efectos en ninguna dimensión. Estos hallazgos sugieren que las clases de educación física pueden generar cambios positivos en la percepción de éxito. Concluimos que los docentes pueden fomentar una percepción equilibrada de éxito mediante un trato igualitario y la promoción del desarrollo de habilidades.
Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetes Mellitus and Physiotherapy Management
Authors: Chew Wai Hoong , Xuan Mah Kai
Published: December 2024

Diabetes Mellitus is prevalent and contributed to high mortality rate. The hyperglycemia in diabetic individual leads to low-grade inflammation, vasoconstriction, arterial stiffness, endothelial dysfunction and thrombotic abnormalities. These placing them at higher risk of developing peripheral arterial disease which compromised the blood perfusion, particularly the lower extremity. Despite the development of peripheral arterial disease in Diabetes Mellitus can leads to wide array of complications and leaves the individual with great disability, however, various physiotherapy interventions have been supported by previous literature to be able to improve the functional outcomes and quality of life. This first part of this review paper focused on the pathophysiology of peripheral arterial disease in Diabetes Mellitus, while the second part focused on the various physiotherapy interventions for improving the functions and outcomes in diabetic individual with peripheral arterial disease.
Evaluating the Fuel Potential of Castor Biodiesel and Its Blends for Land-Based Gas Turbine Engine
Authors: Adache Linus , Mogaji Taye Stephen , Olabanji Olayinka Mohammed , Ayodeji Olagoke Zephaniah
Published: December 2024

The significant contributions of land-based gas turbines to the power generation sector cannot be over emphasized. However, fueling gas turbines with fossil fuels is linked to atmospheric emissions, contributing to global warming and climate change. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the potential of locally sourced castor oil as a credible biodiesel feedstock for powering land-based gas turbines. Castor seeds were locally sourced, and crude oil was produced via mechanical extraction. The physio-chemical properties of the fuels were evaluated, and both the oils and the resulting biodiesels were characterized for specific gravity, viscosity, sulfur content, and lower heating value, using ASTM standards. The sulfur content for castor oil was 0 mg/L compared to diesel’s 0.73 mg/L. Castor biodiesel (COB) had a specific gravity of 0.9594, while diesel's specific gravity was 0.8536, with specific gravity increasing from B10 to B30. Thermodynamic performance of the castor biodiesel and its blends was analyzed using GASTURB software, examining specific fuel consumption (SFC), power output, fuel flow rate, thermal efficiency, and emissions. Results showed that COB and B30 had the highest power outputs of 33,839.5 kW and 33,801.9 kW, respectively. However, COB had higher SFC (0.4567 kg/kWh) and fuel flow (2.66366 kg/s) compared to diesel (0.2934 kg/kWh and 1.98875 kg/s). The findings suggest that COB fuel and its blends have potential for powering land-based gas turbines.
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) dalam Penyelesaian Sengketa Cross Border E-Commerce Guna Mewujudkan Perfect Procedural Justice
Authors: Prasetyaji Allicia Putri , Firnanda Adetya , Gavin Darius
Published: December 2024

Undang-undang yang membantu penyelesaian sengketa perjanjian digital internasional melalui e-commerce perlu untuk dibuat sebagai tanggapan terhadap masalah penyelesaian konsumen e-commerce lintas batas. Selain itu, tantangan yang dihadapi bahwa setiap negara mempunyai pedoman hukum tersendiri dalam menyelesaikan penyelesaian konsumen melalui Sistem Penyelesaian Sengketa Online (ODR). Salah satu jenis kajian yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif, yaitu kajian yang dilakukan dengan mengkaji peraturan perundang-undangan yang bersangkutan untuk diterapkan pada suatu permasalahan hukum tertentu. Data dapat dikumpulkan dan diproses menjadi tiga jenis berbeda: primer, sekunder, dan tersier. Sumber hukum primer meliputi catatan resmi, peraturan perundang-undangan, dan berita acara sidang pembuatan peraturan perundang-undangan. Jurnal, tesis, buku teks pada satu atau lebih disiplin ilmu hukum, dan tesis merupakan contoh sumber hukum sekunder. Studi literatur dengan menggunakan tiga pendekatan, yaitu pendekatan komparatif, pendekatan legislasi, dan pendekatan kontekstual, digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data sekunder (pendekatan konseptual). Dalam rangka menyelesaikan perselisihan pribadi melalui penyelesaian Cross-Border E-Commerce, penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengembangkan sistem Online Dispute Resolusi (ODR) yang dapat diterima oleh negara-negara lain yang warga negaranya mempunyai atau terlibat hubungan hukum dalam penyelesaian Cross-Border E-Commerce. bisnis. Studi ini menekankan perlunya Indonesia menciptakan kerangka ODR yang menyeluruh untuk memfasilitasi perluasan aktivitas e-commerce di seluruh negeri dan menawarkan opsi penyelesaian yang bisa diterapkan dan efektif.
Von Raum, Zeit und Bienen – Tempus und Aspekt im Altnovgoroder Dialekt
Authors: Focke Nele
Published: December 2024

Der Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit Teilaspekten des Verbalsystems, das in den Birkenrindenbriefen belegt ist. Die in den Briefen gefundene Sprachform, der sogenannte Altnovgoroder Dialekt, wird als Ausgangspunkt
für einen ungewöhnlichen Blickwinkel auf die ostslavische Sprachgeschichte genommen. Es werden gängige Annahmen und Theorien zum Tempussystem und dem diachronen Aspekt erläutert und entsprechende Belege aus dem
Altnovgoroder Dialekt vorgestellt.
Способы реализации категории эмотивности в свадебных обрядовых текстах
Authors: Машенцова Ева
Published: December 2024

Der Artikel widmet sich der Analyse der Besonderheiten des Brautvokabulars am Beispiel von Hochzeitsritualtexten. Die wichtigsten emotionalen Lexeme mit negativer
Semantik, die die Braut während des Hochzeitsrituals verwendet, werden hervorgehoben. Die Eigenschaften dieser Lexeme werden aufgeführt.
QR 17
Authors: Cenicafé Federación Nacional de Cafeteros
Published: December 2024

QR 17
Model Prediksi Kepadatan Pariwisata Jawa Barat Menggunakan Metode Long Short-Term Memory with Temporal Attention
Authors: Nadya Safitri  , Pramudita Rully , Muis Saludin , Shafirawati Fitri , Anggoro Muhammad Seno
Published: December 2024

This study aims to apply the Long Short-Term Memory Networks (LSTM) with Temporal Attention method in predicting tourism density in West Java tourist destinations. The problem faced is the uncertainty in estimating tourist density at various locations and times, which makes the management of tourism resources and facilities difficult. Therefore, this study is important to provide a tool that can help make more effective decisions in the tourism sector in West Java. The urgency of this study lies in the need for accurate and real-time tourist density predictions to support the management and development of tourist destinations in West Java. With the right prediction model, related parties can regulate capacity, optimize services, and avoid negative impacts such as excess capacity and crowds that have the potential to endanger visitors and the environment. The purpose of this study is to develop a tourism density prediction model that combines the distinctive features of LSTM with a temporal attention mechanism. This model aims to provide accurate and dynamic tourist density estimates, taking into account the temporal patterns of tourist visits in West Java. The model evaluation methods used in this study are RMSE and MAE, and the results of the model testing are that it has an RMSE value of 32208867.139 and an MAE value of 5099.219, and it is hoped that there will be a dataset with a long period after the covid mass where the dataset is free from abnormal events so that a more appropriate model is obtained.
Аcимптотичний аналіз загального розв’язку лінійної сингулярно збуреної системи диференціальних рівнянь вищого порядку з виродженнями у багатовимірному випадку. Ч. 1
Authors: Пафик Сергій
Published: December 2024

Розглянуто однорідну систему лінійних сингулярно збурених диференціальних рівнянь m-го порядку з матрицею при старших похідних, яка вироджується з прямуванням малого параметра до нуля. З використанням методів діаграм Ньютона та внутрішнього проєктування досліджено структуру загального розв’язку цієї системи рівнянь і можливість побудови її асимптотики у випадку, коли відповідний матричний характеристичний поліном має кілька скінченних і нескінченних елементарних дільників однакової кратності. Отримані результати узагальнюють відомі дослідження, проведені для аналогічних систем рівнянь першого і другого порядків, а також для системи m-го порядку у випадку, коли відповідний матричний характеристичний поліном має по одному кратному скінченному та нескінченному елементарному дільнику.
Powerful Outflows of Compact Radio Galaxies
Authors: Miranda Marques Bárbara L. , Rodríguez-Ardila Alberto , Fonseca-Faria Marcos A. , Panda Swayamtrupta
Published: December 2024

Gigahertz peaked spectrum (GPS) and compact steep spectrum (CSS) sources are compact radio galaxies (RGs), with jets extending up to 20 kpc and ages <103 yr. They are considered to evolve to Fanaroff–Riley RGs, but the real scenario to explain the compact sources remains unsolved. The young compact jets make GPS/CSS ideal for studying feedback in the nuclear region of active galactic nuclei because the jets are just starting to leave this region. Numerical simulations and jet power estimates suggest that compact sources can drive outflows on scales several times larger than the radio source itself, but the lack of suitable data limits comparisons between theory and observation. We carried out an optical spectroscopic study of 82 CSS/GPS with Sloan Digital Sky Survey-DR12 data to investigate the influence of compact jets in the gas. We found outflowing gas components in the [O iii] λ5007 emission lines in half of our sample. The kinetic energy of the outflowing gas in compact sources is comparable to that observed in extended RGs, indicating that the compact jets can drive powerful outflows similar to those in FR RGs. The observed anticorrelation between the kinetic power of the outflow and the radio luminosity suggests an interaction between the young jet and the interstellar medium (ISM). This finding provides significant observational support for previous simulations of jet–ISM interactions and supports the evolutionary scenario for RGs. However, the lack of sources with high kinetic efficiency indicates that some compact galaxies may be frustrated sources.
Detecting Suicidality from Reddit Posts Using a Hybrid CNN - LSTM Model
Authors: Ahadi Seyedeh Aridis , Jazayeri Kian , Tebyani Sahand
Published: December 2024

The identification of individuals who indicate suicidal behaviors on social media platforms has become more significant in recent years. The utilization of textual data may help in the development of systems aimed at predicting individuals' mental health. This article proposes an integrated framework for the identification of suicidal thoughts in social media through the implementation of a layered classifier model consisting of a convolutional neural network (CNN) and a long short-term memory (LSTM) model. Various combinations of embedding techniques, activation functions, and solver algorithms are applied to the network. The mixture of these techniques forms 82 distinct methodologies employed, followed by comparing the results obtained. A collection of approximately 60,0000 user posts from 2018 to 2020 was compiled from Reddit for the study. It has resulted in the combination of TF-IDF (word embedding), RReLU (activation function), and Adam (solver algorithm) reaching the highest overall performance. The model achieved impressive accuracy, F1 Score, and AUC of 86%, with precision and recall score of 91% and 82% respectively. It was fitted in just 8.69 seconds, demonstrating its time efficiency as well. This approach has great potential for creating a platform in real life to not only reduce the social impacts of suicidality and mental illness, but also increase social access to mental health resources for all individuals. 
La peur hypocondriaque du cancer du sein. Un échec de la double fonction maternelle : « mère du nourrisson » et « censure de l’amante »
Authors: Panitz Denny , Bobos Fotis
Published: December 2024

La conceptualisation théorique de Michel Fain sur la “censure de I’amante” (1971) offre un cadre à l’investigation des aspects traumatiques non représentés de la peur hypocondriaque du cancer du sein. L’échec de la fonction maternelle à la fois comme mère-du-nourrisson et amante-du-père crée des déficits considérables au sein du lien primaire psychosomatique. Les auteurs visent à attirer l’attention sur l’importance de la facette mère-du-nourrisson inhérente à la fonction maternelle duelle. Le scénario répétitif et menaçant vécu par le patient hypocondriaque est à considérer comme une forme d’autoérotisme pathologique, indiquant une construction insuffisante de la bisexualité psychique et, partant, de l’identité sexuelle. La peur hypocondriaque du cancer du sein constitue une hallucination positive, tandis que le déni du sein en bonne santé représente une hallucination négative (Green, 1993). Le topos du corps, objet de la projection de l’angoisse de mort, implique l’existence d’associations sous-jacentes liées à l’histoire du patient. La complexité propre aux angoisses hypocondriaques aiguës est démontrée dans l’analyse d’une patiente, au cours de laquelle la dyade analytique a été sollicitée pour révéler et construire différents niveaux de sens afin d’enrichir la capacité de mentalisation.
A hybrid algorithm based on improved sine cosine algorithm and population incremental learning and its application to economic load dispatch in power systems
Authors: Ye Aoshuang , Li Yichao , Xu Dong , Wu Zhiwei , Chen Guohua , Tang Junjie , Zhu Zhiyuan
Published: December 2024

The Sine Cosine Algorithm (SCA) excels in local search capabilities for solving real optimization problems. However, its strong local search ability and rotational invariance often lead to convergence at local optima. In this paper, we introduce a hybrid single-objective optimization algorithm, the Improved Sine Cosine Algorithm, and the Population-Based Incremental Learning Algorithm (ISCAPBIL). First, the Improved Sine Cosine Algorithm (ISCA) is developed by incorporating the hyperbolic sinusoidal cosine function, which dynamically interferes with individual positions to enhance optimization accuracy. Additionally, the Levy flight function is embedded within ISCA to improve its exploratory capabilities. The combination of ISCA and PBIL leverages their respective strengths, with ISCA performing local searches and PBIL handling global searches. This integration achieves a dynamic balance between global and local search processes. Our experimental results demonstrated that ISCAPBIL effectively avoided local optima, significantly improving solution accuracy compared to other algorithm variants. Moreover, when applied to the economic load scheduling problem in power systems, ISCAPBIL exhibited superior optimization efficiency and potential for practical application. The Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) problem is a core optimization task in power systems that aims to minimize generation costs while satisfying demand balance and various operational constraints. However, ELD is often formulated as a complex nonlinear optimization problem, influenced by high dimensionality and constraints, making it challenging for traditional methods to achieve efficient solutions. To address these challenges, we proposed a hybrid algorithm combining the improved Sine Cosine Algorithm (SCA) and Population Incremental Learning (PIL). By leveraging the strengths of both techniques, the proposed algorithm achieved a balance between global exploration and local exploitation. The algorithm was applied to several benchmark ELD problems, and the results demonstrated its superiority in terms of convergence speed and solution quality compared to other methods.
Integrated ISPH approach with artificial neural network for magnetic influences on double diffusion of a non-Newtonian NEPCM in a curvilinear cavity
Authors: Alhejaili Weaam , Alotaibi Munirah , Aly Abdelraheem M.
Published: December 2024

The artificial neural network (ANN) in conjunction with the incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) approach, deals with exothermic reaction effects on Cattaneo-Christov (Ca-Ch) heat and mass transport of nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM) in a curvilinear cavity. The ANN model, trained on data obtained from ISPH simulations, accurately predicted the mean $ \overline{Nu} $ and $ \overline{Sh} $ values. Two cases of boundary conditions included $ \left({T}_{h}\&{C}_{h}\right) $ on top/bottom walls and $ \left({T}_{c}\&{C}_{c}\right) $ on vertical walls and inner ellipse for C1. The boundary walls of a curvilinear cavity were kept at $ \left({T}_{h}\&{C}_{h}\right) $ and the inner ellipse was maintained at $ \left({T}_{c}\&{C}_{c}\right) $ for C2. The pertinent parameters were scaled as Frank-Kamenetskii number $ Fk\left(0-1, \right) $ Ca–Ch heat, mass transfer parameters $ \left({\delta }_{\theta }\&{\delta }_{\mathrm{\Phi }}\right)(0-0.2), $ Hartmann number $ Ha(0-60), $ buoyancy ratio parameter $ N(-2-4) $, power law index parameter $ n(1.1-1.4) $, Rayleigh number $ Ra({10}^{3}-{10}^{5}) $, Soret/Dufour numbers $ \left(Sr\&Du\right)(0-0.5) $, and fusion temperature $ {\theta }_{f}(0.1-0.9) $. The simulation results demonstrated the effectiveness of Ca-Ch heat and mass transport parameters in lowering temperature and concentration within a curvilinear cavity at C1 and C2. Increasing $ {\delta }_{\theta }\&{\delta }_{\mathrm{\Phi }} $ from 0 to 0.2 resulted in a $ 44.1\% $ and $ 48.9\% $ drop in velocity field at C1 and C2, respectively. Boundary conditions (C1 and C2) significantly affected mass, heat transfer, heat capacity ratio, and velocity field within a curvilinear cavity. An increase in Power law index $ n $ from 1.1 to 1.4, reduced a velocity field by $ 64.68\% $ and $ 64.66\% $ at C1 and C2, respectively. Increasing $ Sr $ and $ Du $ helped distribute concentration. When $ Sr $ and $ Du $ were raised from 0 to 0.5, the velocity field increased by $ 34.17\% $ and $ 29.73\% $, respectively, at C1 and C2.
Le zbeul
Authors: Carton de Grammont Sarah
Published: December 2024

Quand on est ethnographe-anthropologue, on ne peut pas tout ethnographier partout tout le temps. Pourtant, on ne peut pas s’en empêcher. Quand le réel nous requiert, il nous arrive parfois de prendre des raccourcis — poétiques éventuellement ? La frontière entre l’anthropologie et la littérature se fait alors aussi poreuse qu’est inexistante celle entre la vie et le travail.
The choice of fundamental rights in Algerian labour law
Authors: Koriche Mahammed Nasr-Eddine
Published: December 2024

The study of fundamental rights at work revolves around two essential questions. The first is to determine which rights should be classified as such. The interest in this question reveals a diversity of international and national sources which, in the case of Algeria, are not in agreement with each other in the choice of these rights. Secondly, there is the question of the singular function assigned to fundamental rights. Doctrinal analysis distinguishes a diversity of functions, but it is not certain that they are reflected in a remarkable way in legislative and judicial practice.
The ILO Convention 190, a turn of the tide or drop in the ocean for the fight against sexual harassment in the workplace? A comparative analysis South Africa / United Kingdom
Authors: Mueller Livia
Published: December 2024

Sexual harassment in workplaces worldwide persists despite legal measures aimed at addressing it. The adoption of ILO Convention 190 (C190) marked a significant step in combating this issue, but its effectiveness depends on how states implement its provisions. This study assesses the impact of C190 on sexual harassment in South Africa (SA) and the United Kingdom (UK). SA and the UK were selected for their common law systems and timely ratification of C190, allowing for comparable assessments after 22 months (SA) and 18 months (UK). While C190 positively influenced legislative discourse in both countries, it fell short of significantly strengthening sexual harassment protections, reflecting a disconnect between intent and implementation. Nonetheless, C190 holds promise as a platform for workers’ unions to advocate for enhanced access to protections against sexual harassment.
The fight against in-work poverty: between national laws and EU law
Authors: Ratti Luca
Published: December 2024

In-work poverty is a challenge for the European Union (EU) and, more generally, for the stability and well-being of societies in EU Member States. The quality of employment and the fight against poverty are interdependent issues that feature prominently in the Europe 2020 strategy, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the social commitments announced by the EU at the Porto Summit in 2021 and 2023. This study proposes to analyse from a legal point of view the many issues raised by the emerging phenomenon of in-work poverty and to open up avenues of research in national and EU law. The study draws on the results of three years’ work by a consortium of European universities and research centres brought together under the Working, Yet Poor (« WorkYP ») project, funded by the EU’s Horizon2020 programme for the years 2020-2023, analysing the legal systems of seven European countries (Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden). The project placed at the heart of the analysis certain groups of workers, characterized by their (particularly) vulnerable position (« VUP » - Vulnerable and Under-represented Persons). By adopting this analytical perspective, the study aims to examine the risk of in-work poverty that these groups may face and the obstacles to their protection. This should make it possible to devise possible ways to combat in-work poverty from a multilevel regulatory perspective.
Resignations in the heat of the moment: A comparison of South African law with selected common-law countries
Authors: Calitz Karin
Published: December 2024

In South Africa, in the United Kingdom, Canada (Ontario), Australia and New Zealand, courts have held that when employees resign in the heat of the moment, an objective assessment must be made to establish whether the employee really intended to resign. If an employer regards the employment relationship as being terminated when (objectively viewed) the employee did not intend to resign, it could be regarded as a dismissal. This article recommends that South African courts develop the Common Law in terms of the constitutional right to fair labour practices to recognise that a resignation in the heat of the moment, considering words and context, could objectively indicate that an employee did not intend to resign. If the employer treats the « resignation » as having terminated the employment relationship in these circumstances, it should be treated as a dismissal.
The Evolution of the Legal Status of the CAEPR - Department of Theology of the University of Lorraine
Authors: Messner Francis
Published: December 2024

The Autonomous Center for Religious Teaching and Pedagogy (CAEPR) also called theology department is an educational department of the UFR of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Lorraine located in Metz. The statutory particularities of the CAEPR arise from a convention of May 25, 1974 concluded between the Holy See and the French Republic. It establishes the prerogatives of the Bishop of Metz in the functioning of this department, particularly for the appointment of professors and teachers. The main objective of this center is to provide clerics and lay people responsible for Catholic religious education in primary and secondary schools in Moselle with appropriate training. Religious authorities have also over a long period asked future priests to train within the framework of the CAEPR. The Bishop of Metz decided in 2018 to break ties with the CAEPER and to put an end to public university training for religious executives, regretting that these overly elitist training courses do not take into account the “human, spiritual and pastoral dimensions”.
“Chasing one another's tails”: E.L. Mascall on the Academic Abolition of Theology
Authors: Yip Peirce
Published: December 2024

At the end of his theological career, E.L. Mascall articulated in Theology and the Gospel of Christ (1977) his misgivings about the direction academic theology was taking. He saw theology as being in a state of crisis, arguing that theologians, in their anxiety to be accepted in the modern secularized university, have neglected the practice of theology in the proper sense of the term. The result of this neglect of theology’s proper object is a loss of coherence and unity amongst the various theological disciplines, which crucially threatens the relevance of the theological endeavour. The paper presents and develops Mascall’s critique in engagement with other theologians (inter alia Joseph Ratzinger and Stanley Hauerwas) and attempts to sketch a way forward.
Le « spirituel mais non religieux » en santé : sacré sauvage et domestication scientifique
Authors: Evrard Renaud
Published: December 2024

Un espace intermédiaire semble constitué par le « spirituel mais non religieux », que nous allons considérer sous l’angle de ses implications dans le champ de la santé. Nous étudions des expériences du « sacré sauvage », notamment aux frontières de la mort : expérience de mort imminente, lucidité terminale et nécrophanie. Se présentant sous des formes spontanées ou induites dans des dispositifs expérimentaux, ces vécus font l’objet d’une nouvelle domestication scientifique qui interroge la mobilité des frontières de cet espace intermédiaire.
L’ancienne cité indigène Ruisseau d’Or (actuelle Cité Oued Edheb), une marge urbaine en voie d’intégration à la ville d’Annaba-Algérie
Authors: Zeghdoudi Hadjer , Boukhemis Kaddour , Zeghiche Anissa
Published: December 2024

La marge urbaine est une entité socio-spatiale mouvante, modelée par des systèmes d’acteurs, de pouvoirs et de représentations évolutifs dans un système d’espace-temps. L’objectif de l’article est, non pas de développer une réflexion théorique sur la marginalité, mais de porter un regard sur cette question à partir de l’ancienne cité indigène Ruisseau d’Or de création coloniale en marge de la ville de Bône, l’actuelle Annaba. Après un détour par la langue et l’histoire sur les sens et significations de marge, de marginal et de cité indigène, l’accent s’est porté sur le lien entre la Cité Ruisseau d’Or, objet matériel, et les visées et stratégies des acteurs en place pour faire et défaire la marge ; et puis sur les perceptions des habitants de ladite cité ; et ce grâce aux informations issues de documents d’archives, d’aménagement et d’urbanisme et d’un important travail de terrain. Nos résultats confortent l’idée selon laquelle, d’une part, la marginalité socio-spatiale n’est ni un hasard, ni une fatalité, ni une réalité figée ; et d’autre part dans la construction du sentiment de satisfaction des habitants s’entremêlent la réalité objective et le construit subjectif.
Traduire la science-fiction
Authors: Ray Alice
Published: December 2024

La traduction joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement et l’évolution du genre de la science-fiction, mais il s’agit d’un objet d’étude encore peu étudié en traductologie. Ces quelques pages introduisent le dossier « Science fiction & traduction » en révélant les défis inhérents à la traduction du genre et en donnant quelques repères académiques, afin de placer les articles du dossier dans un état de l’art en constante évolution et de discuter l’objectif d’un tel dossier.
De l’usine intégrée au Jumeau Numérique : socio-histoire des prospectives françaises de l’industrie du futur (1980-2020)
Authors: Saraceno Marco
Published: December 2024

L’article analyse l’évolution historique d’un discours technocratique présentant les « nouvelles technologies » comme le ressort d’une « révolution industrielle » au visage humain. En suivant les traces de cet ensemble d’énoncés dès les années 1980 et jusqu’aux annonces contemporaines de l’industrie 4.0, on met en évidence un dispositif rhétorique récurrent. Celui-ci consiste à présenter les nouveaux systèmes automatisés comme le support de l’autonomie au travail. En identifiant une cyclicité de ce type de discours dans l’histoire de l’industrialisation, l’article analyse les raisons sociologiques sous-jacentes de cette rhétorique. Cet ensemble d’énoncés est mobilisé afin d’engager les décideurs industriels (ingénieurs et chefs d’entreprises) dans le développement et l’exploitation de systèmes d’automatisation. Ils apparaissent dans des phases historiques dans lesquelles l’industrialisation est justement « critiquée » pour son impact sur l’autonomie des travailleurs. De la sorte, ces discours mobilisent l’image de technologies qui, tout en étant parfaitement automatiques, « remettent l’homme au cœur de la production ». Le concept de « jumeau numérique » porté par l’idée d’un système complexe, regroupant opérateurs humains et machines, qui deviendrait « conscient » de son fonctionnement par la confrontation avec son « double » virtuel, apparaît comme le dernier avatar de cette rhétorique.
The Importance of Diagnosing Before Planning
Authors: Santos Paula Marques , Guedes Anabela
Published: December 2024

Any organisation wants to achieve success and, to do so, it needs to follow a set of steps to maximise that goal. Although non-profit organisations do not pursue profit as their central objective, they must be sustainable in the medium and long term and therefore need to apply all the tools available to guarantee this. The main aim of this chapter is to propose a diagnosis survey to help the gathering/systematisation of all the needed information regarding internal environment in non-profit organisations. After a brief theoretical conceptualisation, some tools to support the external environment analysis – general and task environment – will be presented and explained. As we also need a tool that helps internal organisation's analysis, it will be presented our innovative diagnosis survey proposal. Finally, we also aim to analyse and explain two different tools to summarize external and internal environment analyses - the SWOT analysis and the problem tree.
Sustainability and Innovation Perspectives in Social Enterprises
Authors: Iodice Gesualda , Fareeha Fareeha , Tregua Marco , Bifulco Francesco
Published: December 2024

Social challenges require new forms of entrepreneurship to respond to the evolution of demand. In this scenario, social enterprises emerge as they pursue multiple objectives combining the economic and the social component. This study aims to shed light on the drivers of social entrepreneurship in two different contexts of social entrepreneurship, namely European and Asian. A qualitative content analysis on international reports highlighted two drivers to compare (a) sustainability and (b) innovation, aimed at outlining the prevailing model(s). An analysis of companies is run to compare the drivers of social entrepreneurship arising from policy and context. The results demonstrate the multidimensional nature of the phenomenon which responds to specific inputs depending on the institutional solidity, still with contextual differences making different the alignment between macro-level and business level. The evidence obtained offers a series of theoretical and practical implications to be considered in improving the community well-being pursued through social entrepreneurship.
Impact of Pranayama on Cardiopulmonary Health
Authors: Sarkar Riya , Sadhukhan Ishani , Gupta Adrija
Published: December 2024

Pranayama, an ancient Indian breathing exercise technique, regulates the length, frequency, and timing of breaths. Pranayama releases the breath and allows prana also facilitates the flow of life force throughout the body, helping it to heal, relax, and become more energized. Cardiovascular endurance, also known as aerobic fitness. Benefits of cardiovascular endurance include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart and blood vessel problems, strengthening the heart and lungs, enhancing mental performance and improving the overall quality of life. Nose is the primary system for inhalation and exhalation in many breathing exercises. This technique is based on the extraordinary sensitivity of our lungs, optimizing the air we breathe for entry into the respiratory system, where the air's temperature and humidity are adjusted. This chapter will explain how Pranayama enhances airflow into the body, generating both physical and subtle heat that ignites the internal fires of the body and mind and that improves cardio-pulmonary health by enhancing the circulation.
The Power of Micro-Yoga in the Workplace
Authors: Mondal Himel , Mondal Shaikat , Baidya Chayan , Juhi Ayesha
Published: December 2024

People need yoga at the office because prolonged desk work can lead to physical issues like back pain and stiffness, which yoga can alleviate through gentle stretching and improved posture. Micro yoga at the office, consisting of short, simple stretches and mindfulness exercises, can significantly enhance both physical and mental health. By incorporating brief sessions of yoga throughout the workday, employees can alleviate the physical strain caused by prolonged sitting, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal issues like back pain and stiffness. These micro yoga breaks also promote better posture and increased circulation, leading to heightened energy levels and reduced fatigue. Mentally, these small doses of yoga help mitigate stress, improve focus, and foster a sense of calm, thus enhancing overall productivity and well-being. By seamlessly integrating into the office environment, micro yoga offers a practical, accessible way for employees to maintain their health and wellness amidst the demands of their workday.
AI in Tourism
Authors: Lina Farhana Yeasmin , Talukder Mohammad Badruddoza
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence is redefining the tourism industry by ensuring the accumulation of technologies in business operations and tourism-related activities and fostering economic growth and financial outcomes. From the automated reservation system, AI is increasing its branches toward personalized marketing, setting dynamic pricing models, and offering tailored experiences per guests' requirements. Tourism and hospitality-related services can strengthen smarter decision-making, certify efficient operations, and enhance service delivery to tourists. This chapter scrutinizes the sequential development of AI in tourism, examining assorted AI applications that have been applied to the tourism industry. AI creates new job opportunities, increasing efficiency at work, enhancing competitiveness, and encouraging economic expansion and growth, especially in developing markets. This chapter offers a thorough overview of the transformative role of AI in tourism-related business, economic development, and advancement challenges and opportunities AI presents to the industry.
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Cloud-Based ERP Systems in the South African Gold Mining Industries
Authors: Masenya Tlou Maggie , Aroba Oluwasegun Julius
Published: December 2024

South Africa is one of the nations in Africa that has contributed to the mining industry due to the mineral substances found within the nation. However, the current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that is used in the mining sector dramatically impacts the way gold mines function and their effectiveness. Most of South African Gold Mines are still using old cloud-based ERP system. The aim of this chapter is to investigate the implementation of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) within the South African gold mining industries by looking at the variables that influence the move from a conventional or traditional ERP framework to a cloud-based framework. The study identified the factors affecting the effective implementation of cloud-based ERP system including cyber threat, cost of deployment, flexibility, more space storage, time and shortage of highly skilled local worker force. This chapter recommends that a hybrid strategy incorporating a cloud-based ERP system with the support services system would be beneficial.
Innovative Pedagogies for a Digital World
Authors: Javed Fareeha
Published: December 2024

This chapter aims to provide a thorough analysis of the ways in which innovative pedagogies can adapt to the ever-changing demands of future competencies and skills in a digital world. In an attempt to offer perceptive guidance on how to alter education to better prepare students for the problems that lie ahead, the chapter offers helpful recommendations, case studies, and in-depth research. With its enormous potential to revolutionize education, the field of creative pedagogies for the digital era is vibrant and constantly evolving. By implementing these innovative strategies, educators may design more successful, inclusive, and captivating learning opportunities that equip students for the demands of the twenty-first century. Although there are many obstacles to overcome, implementing cutting-edge digital pedagogies has the potential to greatly enhance learning experiences. Successful deployment necessitates a thorough strategy that addresses infrastructure, teaching strategies, digital literacy, inclusivity, and ethical considerations.
Analysis of retinal changes in COVID-19 patients: A cross-sectional study at the Navy General Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Authors: Goonesekera D. T. , Salvin K. A.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The systemic implications of COVID-19 extend beyond the respiratory system, with emerging evidence suggesting potential retinal involvement. COVID-19 infection may be associated with changes in immune and coagulation systems and possible viral spread through the blood-brain barrier, with clinical and anatomopathological findings of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), the effects of these alterations on the eye, specifically regarding posterior segment involvement, have not been fully explored.This study compares retinal changes observed in Sri Lankan COVID-19 patients with findings reported in other international studies.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 79 COVID-19 positive navy personnel. Retinal evaluations, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), were performed, and the results were compared with normative data from the Cirrus HD OCT machine and published findings from similar studies conducted globally.Results: Among the 158 eyes examined, 46 (29.11%) showed deviations in macular thickness, with the central foveal region being most affected. These findings are consistent with other studies reporting retinal changes post- COVID-19, albeit with variations in the prevalence and type of retinal involvement. The absence of significant findings in visual acuity and slit-lamp examinations contrasts with the OCT results, emphasizing the importance of advanced imaging techniques in detecting subtle retinal changes.Conclusions: The study’s findings align with international reports, highlighting the presence of retinal changes in a subset of COVID-19 patients. These results support the assumption of SARS-CoV-2 may have direct or indirect effects on the retina, necessitating further investigation and routine OCT screening in COVID-19 patients.
Efficacy of faricimab (Vabysmo) intravitreal injections in diabetic macular edema and macular edema with sub retinal neovascular membrane: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Salvin K. A.
Published: December 2024

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of faricimab intravitreal injections in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and macular edema with sub retinal neovascular membrane (SRNVM) who were unresponsive to previous treatments, including bivacizumab and dexamethazone intravitreal implant.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 28 patients (ages 40-88) with either DME (17 patients) or SRNVM (6 patients). All patients had received more than five avastin injections, and five DME patients had also received ozurdex injections without significant improvement. Faricimab injections ranged from 2 to 6 doses. Anatomical and functional outcomes were assessed.Results: Significant anatomical improvement was observed in patients with DME including those with disorganization of inner retinal layers. However, no detectable improvement was noted on the visual outcome in some cases. SRNVM patients showed stable or improved outcomes with up to 6 injections. Functional satisfaction was reported by most patients despite the lack of visual acuity gain.Conclusion: Faricimab intravitreal injections demonstrate anatomical benefits in DME patients unresponsive to other treatments in Sri Lankan population and offer a promising alternative therapy for managing nonresponsive cases of DME and SRNVM.
A Cocaine and Heroin-Related Sudden Death in Sri Lanka: Toxicological Evaluation
Authors: Hathurusinghe L. S. , Karunaratne W. D. V. , Gunawardena S. L. R. , Weerasinghe A. J.
Published: December 2024

Cocaine is a prominent illicit substance associated with sudden mortality in individuals engaging in poly-drug use. We are presenting a case of a sudden death of a 37-year-old male. The autopsy failed to reveal the pathological cause of death, and the toxicological analysis of post-mortem samples was carried out. Quantitative analysis of ethanol was carried out by headspace gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector (FID). Solid-phase extraction was carried out to extract drugs and their metabolites from biological samples. After derivatization, these drugs and metabolites were then quantitatively analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The analytical methods were validated before analysing the samples.In the toxicology results, all biological samples, including blood, bile urine, and stomach contents, contained morphine, with concentrations ranging from 12 μg/mL to 55 μg/mL. 6-Monoacetylmorphine was detected in urine at a concentration of 8 μg/mL and in stomach contents at a concentration of 60 μg/mL. The concentrations of cocaine were detected in bile, urine, and stomach contents at 727 μg/mL, 202 μg/mL, and 39 μg/mL, respectively. Benzoylecgonine was detected in blood, urine, and stomach contents at concentrations of 6 μg/mL, 227 μg/mL, and 7 μg/mL, respectively. Additionally, ecgonine methyl ester was identified in urine at a concentration of 123 μg/mL. Furthermore, ethanol concentrations of 109 mg/100 mL in blood and 102 mg/100 mL in urine were also detected.The presence of cocaethylene in the stomach contents and urine samples confirmed that cocaine and ethanol were co-administered, leading to a more pronounced effect. The presence of cocaine, its metabolites, ethanol, cocaethylene, and heroin metabolites in the biological samples reveals the simultaneous use of cocaine, heroin, and ethanol. This drug combination likely led to acute toxicity. Therefore, these findings provide a well-defined outline for the cause of death.
Forensic toxicology: A retrospective
Authors: Korb Ann-Sophie
Published: December 2024

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