bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Les figures narratives et descriptives de l’utopie : entre nature et communauté / société
Authors: Kouvouama Abel
Published: June 2022

Cet article a pour but principal d’analyser la nature de l’utopie. Une fois posé un cadre conceptuel, on se penche, à l’aide d’exemples précis, sur ses figures narratives et descriptives en rapport avec le mythe et l’idéologie dans les champs de la philosophie, de la sociologie et de l’anthropologie. Appréhendée dans sa double acception contradictoire, à la fois comme cité du bonheur et de la perfection «  Eu-topos  » et/ou cité de nulle part «  Ou-topos  » selon Thomas (1517), l’utopie révèle d’emblée cette intelligence du double sens.
La mort et l’utopie. Une réflexion à partir d’Ernst Bloch et de Vladimir Jankélévitch
Authors: Latini Micaela
Published: June 2022

L’article analyse le concept de mort dans l’œuvre d’Ernst Bloch, qui constitue un défi majeur pour le principe espérance . Lorsque Bloch aborde cette question dans ses textes, il lie la dimension du deuil au thème du travail de la vie. Si ce dernier est en fait la quête d’un sens ultime et définitif, il ne peut advenir qu’en allant à l’encontre de la finitude elle-même. Or, ce n’est qu’en se consacrant pleinement à la tâche qu’est la vie que l’existence humaine peut trouver son sens. L’article analyse ces positions blochiennes en les comparant aux thèses sur la mort proposées par Vladimir Jankélévitch.
Pour une histoire économique de l’habillement et de l’équipement sportifs
Authors: Gaillard Isabelle , Dietschy Paul
Published: June 2022

L’habillement et l’équipement sportifs sont longtemps restés les parents pauvres de l’histoire économique du sport. Ils sont pourtant un segment essentiel d’un marché du sport qui a acquis depuis la fin du XIX e  siècle un poids économique, social et culturel majeur et qui s’est globalisé depuis les années 1960. Développer l’histoire des différents types d’entreprises impliquées dans ce secteur est un des moyens de mieux connaître trois domaines liés : les pratiques et performances sportives ; les acteurs, marchés et réseaux ; les relations entre le stade et le sportswear.
Les brèves heures de gloire au XX e siècle des équipementiers français du football
Authors: Dietschy Paul
Published: June 2022

Les équipementiers sportifs français sont nés à la Belle Époque et pendant l’entre-deux-guerres. Il s’agissait autant de commercialiser des produits fabriqués en Grande-Bretagne que de leur substituer des articles faits en France. Situées dans la région parisienne, dans les aires de la bonneterie ou dans l’Ouest, ces entreprises se dotent de marques se référant à l’excellence sportive. Elles se développent notamment par l’innovation et en attachant leur nom aux vedettes du football français puis du football mondial. Elles connaissent un véritable essor après les années difficiles de l’Occupation et de la reconstruction. Leurs produits sont appréciés et vendus sur des marchés extérieurs (20 à 30 % de la production). L’augmentation du pouvoir d’achat et du nombre de licenciés à la Fédération française de football, qui atteint 1,4 million de membres en 1980, sans compter les joueurs d’autres organisations sportives (scolaires, confessionnels ou politiques) et du dimanche, leur assure un marché en expansion. Paradoxalement, ces entreprises familiales ne parviennent pas à se développer en groupes internationaux capables de faire face à l’expansion d’Adidas dont la filiale alsacienne a été ouverte en 1959. Dans la première moitié des années 1970, des dissensions internes, une capacité d’innovation réduite, des investissements surdimensionnés, la dévaluation de la livre et le flottement du dollar, la concurrence asiatique, mettent à la merci de la firme d’outre-Rhin deux des fleurons hexagonaux : Hungaria et Le Coq Sportif. Les deux sont rachetés par Adidas, mais le premier est réduit au rôle de sous-traitant du Coq Sportif qui développe une gamme de ballons et de chaussures et des usines sont délocalisées. Toutefois, depuis le début des années 2000, Le Coq Sportif connaît un renouveau, profitant de l’essor du sportswear. De même, Hungaria et Patrick ont été rachetés par des investisseurs et équipent à nouveau clubs de football et de rugby européens.
Le rêve de Van Gogh
Authors: Janssens Dominique-Charles
Published: June 2022

«  Un jour ou un autre, je crois que je trouverai le moyen de faire une exposition à moi dans un café . » Ce rêve de Van Gogh, un entrepreneur l’a fait sien. Dominique-Charles Janssens a fait de l’auberge où le peintre vécut ses derniers jours un lieu de mémoire. Cette longue aventure a dû composer avec les difficultés de l’exploitation d’un lieu culturel privé et a pu compter sur l’extraordinaire popularité du peintre dans le monde entier. Il reste désormais à aller au bout du rêve : exposer un tableau du maître dans sa dernière chambre…
Chapitre 8. Clinical research on CAM – Discussion on Kampo , a Japanese complemenary alternative medicine (CAM), and evidence based medicine (EBM)BM
Authors: Toya Waki
Published: June 2022

Dans les années 1970, les besoins du public en phytothérapie japonaise ont augmenté et le ministère de la Santé et du Bien-être a été inondé de demandes d’extraits de plantes japonaises en tant que médicaments en vente libre. En 1975, le ministère de la Santé a publié le guide des normes d’approbation des produits Kampo pour 210 prescriptions. Mais, bien que la médecine Kampo ait déjà été partiellement intégrée au système de santé, cela ne signifie pas que la recherche clinique n’est pas été menée ou que la médecine basée sur des preuves soit prise à la légère.
Lire et comprendre le comportement animal : une herméneutique ordinaire
Authors: Mondémé Chloé
Published: June 2022

Comprendre le comportement animal et le rapporter à une action signifiante revient à attribuer aux actions animales une forme d’agentivité, rendue visible dans l’ajustement entre les actions des uns (participants humains) et les actions des autres (participants animaux). Dans cet article, nous observons comment les participants humains parviennent à faire des inférences sur les états émotionnels des individus animaux avec lesquels ils interagissent, et ce, de plusieurs manières : soit en formulant explicitement le sens qu’ils pensent pouvoir leur donner (i) ; soit en produisant des formes de ventriloquie, rétablissant la signification supposée d’un comportement dans les termes d’un jeu de langage humain (ii) ; soit en agissant directement de manière ajustée, manifestant ainsi l’intelligibilité qu’ils accordent et la compréhension qu’ils ont des actions de leur coparticipant (iii). Le propos s’appuie sur des données collectées dans différents contextes : interactions entre humains et chiens domestiques dans des foyers, chiens d’assistance auprès de personnes non voyantes, chevaux d’équithérapie, et animaux sauvages dans une réserve naturelle du Moyen Atlas.
Bringing Back the Love of Practice
Authors: Trepanier Sylvain
Published: June 2022

Bringing back the love of practice is vital to the nursing profession. This article suggests three simple rules that will foster engagement for nurses and thus the love of practice. First, touch base with all nurses weekly to ask them three simple questions. During the onboarding process, let newly hired nurses know why they were chosen, what strengths were seen in them, and how they will add value to the organization. Finally, create and build a trusting environment for nurses.

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Sex-Influenced Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Pien Li-Chung , Tsai Hsiu-Ting , Cheng Wan-Ju , Rias Yohanes-Andy , Chou Kuei-Ru , Chen Su-Ru
Published: June 2022

The current study aimed to explore sex-influenced risk factors for cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. This cross-sectional study was a secondary analysis using a population-based design. We accessed and analyzed data from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging survey of 2011. Participants were older adults aged ≥55 years living in non-indigenous townships. A total of 3,392 community-dwelling older adults were included. Results showed that the prevalence of cognitive impairment in females and males was 15.3% and 5.7%, respectively. Having a low educational level and being single (i.e., single, widowed, or divorced) were risk factors for cognitive impairment in both sexes. Males who had more than two chronic diseases had a higher risk of cognitive impairment. Self-reported hearing loss and depression increased risk of cognitive impairment in older females. Older age, lower educational level, and single marital status were associated with cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. The effects of self-reported hearing loss, depression, and chronic disease on cognitive impairment were influenced by sex. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48
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Textured soybean protein improved level of glycated albumin, LDL–Cholesterol, and protein intake in prediabetes postmenopausal overweight women
Authors: Utari Diah Mulyawati , Kartiko-Sari Indri , Kohno Mitsutaka , Yamamoto Shigeru
Published: June 2022

Background

Indonesia has been increasing in health issues such as obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM), cardiovascular diseases (CVD), stroke and others. Healthy lifestyle of improving dietary habit with food consumption is considered effective to prevent these health issues. Soybean-based food is considered as food-alternative for plant-based protein and its ability to push down global warming rate.

Objective

This study aims to test the effect of Textured Soybean Protein (TSP) on level of Glycated Albumin (GA) and lipid profiles in prediabetes overweight postmenopausal women.

Methods

A parallel study design consisted of two groups: intervention group provided with TSP contains 30 grams protein and control group, with study duration of 21 days. Each group consists of 26 postmenopausal women with criteria of overweight with fasting blood sugar level of 120–200 mg/dL (prediabetes). The data was analyzed by unpaired and paired t-test.

Results

TSP has significant influence on the change of GA level (3.4% reduction, p < 0.05) and LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C) (6.0% reduction, p < 0.05). TSP also improve the protein consumption of 18.1%.

Conclusions

The provision of TSP for 21 days could improve GA and LDL-C significantly. In longer term, TSP is expected to improve of lipid profiles, insulin resistance and controlling weight and BMI.
On a nonhomogeneous Kirchhoff type elliptic system with the singular Trudinger-Moser growth
Authors: Deng Shengbing , Tian Xingliang
Published: June 2022

The aim of this paper is to study the multiplicity of solutions for the following Kirchhoff type elliptic systems

   \begin{document}$ \begin{eqnarray*} \left\{ \begin{array}{ll} -m\left(\mathop \sum \limits_{j = 1}^k \|u_j\|^2\right)\Delta u_i = \frac{f_i(x, u_1, \ldots, u_k)}{|x|^\beta}+\varepsilon h_i(x), \ \ & \mbox{in}\ \ \Omega, \ \ i = 1, \ldots, k , \\ u_1 = u_2 = \cdots = u_k = 0, \ \ & \mbox{on}\ \ \partial\Omega, \end{array} \right. \end{eqnarray*} $\end{document}

where \begin{document}$ \Omega $\end{document} is a bounded domain in \begin{document}$ \mathbb{R}^2 $\end{document} containing the origin with smooth boundary, \begin{document}$ \beta\in [0, 2) $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ m $\end{document} is a Kirchhoff type function, \begin{document}$ \|u_j\|^2 = \int_\Omega|\nabla u_j|^2dx $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ f_i $\end{document} behaves like \begin{document}$ e^{\alpha_0 s^2} $\end{document} when \begin{document}$ |s|\rightarrow \infty $\end{document} for some \begin{document}$ \alpha_0>0 $\end{document}, and there is \begin{document}$ C^1 $\end{document} function \begin{document}$ F: \Omega\times\mathbb{R}^k\to \mathbb{R} $\end{document} such that \begin{document}$ \left(\frac{\partial F}{\partial u_1}, \ldots, \frac{\partial F}{\partial u_k}\right) = \left(f_1, \ldots, f_k\right) $\end{document}, \begin{document}$ h_i\in \left(\big(H^1_0(\Omega)\big)^*, \|\cdot\|_*\right) $\end{document}. We establish sufficient conditions for the multiplicity of solutions of the above system by using variational methods with a suitable singular Trudinger-Moser inequality when \begin{document}$ \varepsilon>0 $\end{document} is small.
Mathematical modeling of mutated COVID-19 transmission with quarantine, isolation and vaccination
Authors: Wang Fang , Cao Lianying , Song Xiaoji
Published: June 2022

Multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 have emerged but the effectiveness of existing COVID-19 vaccines against variants has been reduced, which bring new challenges to the control and mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this paper, a mathematical model for mutated COVID-19 with quarantine, isolation and vaccination is developed for studying current pandemic transmission. The basic reproduction number $ \mathscr{R}_{0} $ is obtained. It is proved that the disease free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable if $ \mathscr{R}_{0} < 1 $ and unstable if $ \mathscr{R}_{0} > 1 $. And numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate our main results. The COVID-19 pandemic mainly caused by Delta variant in South Korea is analyzed by using this model and the unknown parameters are estimated by fitting to real data. The epidemic situation is predicted, and the prediction result is basically consistent with the actual data. Finally, we investigate several critical model parameters to access the impact of quarantine and vaccination on the control of COVID-19, including quarantine rate, quarantine effectiveness, vaccination rate, vaccine efficacy and rate of immunity loss.
Mise sous silence des actions antidiscriminatoires dans l’accès aux soins. Le champ périnatal face aux discriminations à l’encontre des femmes étrangères en France
Authors: Virole Louise
Published: June 2022

Depuis les années 1990, les politiques de santé périnatales françaises ont identifié les femmes étrangères comme un public au risque périnatal élevé à prendre en charge de manière prioritaire au sein de dispositifs dédiés. Bien qu’en pratique ces dispositifs médico-sociaux luttent contre les discriminations que connaît ce public dans l’accès aux soins, leur dimension antidiscriminatoire y est néanmoins invisibilisée. Cet article analyse les mécanismes d’invisibilisation de ces actions antidiscriminatoires au sein du champ périnatal au regard des logiques contradictoires de la politique de santé et de la politique migratoire française. Il montre que la mise sous silence de l’action antidiscriminatoire dans les textes des politiques de santé périnatale, dans le ciblage des dispositifs dédiés et dans les pratiques des professionnel·le·s de santé entrave la prise de conscience des mécanismes discriminatoires par les femmes étrangères, limitant leur capacité à se mobiliser contre les discriminations.
Humaniser l’accouchement au Bénin ? Retour sur l’échec d’un projet de la coopération japonaise
Authors: Schantz Clémence , Baxerres Carine , Aboubakar Moufalilou
Published: June 2022

Depuis les années 1970, des mouvements militants internationaux dénoncent une approche médico- et techno-centrée de la naissance. En réponse à cette « techno-bio-médicalisation », le concept d’« accouchement humanisé » a émergé dans les années 1990 en Amérique latine puis s’est globalisé. Cet article propose d’analyser l’échec d’un projet japonais d’accouchement humanisé dans une maternité au Bénin. Sur la base d’observations participantes et d’entretiens, nous montrons que la proposition des actrices et acteurs du développement japonais se heurte à une forte incorporation de la « science obstétricale » par les soignant·e·s, et plus particulièrement par les sages-femmes béninoises. Plus précisément, en interdisant la présence d’un·e accompagnant·e auprès de la femme qui accouche et en refusant que celle-ci adopte une position autre que la position gynécologique, les sages-femmes reproduisent le modèle obstétrical dominant au détriment du confort et du bien-être des femmes.
De la (ré)conciliation : trajectoire d’un imaginaire politique dans le Brésil contemporain (1974-2020)
Authors: Hollanda Cristina Buarque de
Published: June 2022

Cet article retrace la genèse, l’épanouissement et la suspension (ou l’interruption, l’avenir le dira) de la réconciliation comme imaginaire politique au Brésil, de la transition vers la démocratie aux jours actuels. Il montre également les affinités et les dissonances que cet imaginaire a révélées et générées entre les divers acteurs engagés dans cette transition. Enfin, il met en lumière les nuances et les évolutions de sa signification au cours des dernières décennies, dans un rapprochement avec l’imaginaire politique des droits de l’homme, a priori antagonique et concurrent.
Deep Learning Applied to COVID-19 Detection in X-Ray Images
Authors: Arteaga-Arteaga Harold Brayan , delaPava Melissa , Mora-Rubio Alejandro , Bravo-Ortíz Mario Alejandro , Alzate-Grisales Jesus Alejandro , Arias-Garzón Daniel , López-Murillo Luis Humberto , Buitrago-Carmona Felipe , Villa-Pulgarín Juan Pablo , Mercado-Ruiz Esteban , Martínez Rodríguez Fernanda , Palancares Sosa Maria Jose , Contreras-Ortiz Sonia H. , Orozco-Arias Simon , Hassaballah Mahmoud , de la Iglesia Vayá María , Cardona-Morales Oscar , Tabares-Soto Reinel
Published: June 2022

COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has affected healthcare and people's lifestyles worldwide since 2019. Among the available diagnostic tools, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction has proven highly accurate. However, the need for a specialized laboratory makes these tests expensive and time-consuming between sample collection and results. Currently, there are initial steps for the diagnosis of COVID-19 through chest x-ray images. Additionally, artificial intelligence techniques like deep learning (DL) help identify abnormalities. Inspired by the reported success of DL, this chapter presents an introduction to state-of-the-art DL-based approaches applied to the detection of COVID-19 in chest x-ray images, which currently allows assessing disease severity. The results presented are obtained using well-known models and some novel networks designed for this task. In addition, the models were evaluated using the most used public datasets, applying preprocessing techniques to improve detection results. Finally, this chapter shows some possible future research directions.
Generation of Novel Synthetic Portable Chest X-Ray Images for Automatic COVID-19 Screening
Authors: Morís Daniel Iglesias , de Moura Joaquim , Novo Jorge , Ortega Marcos
Published: June 2022

The diagnosis and the study of the evolution of COVID-19 is crucial to tackle the challenge that this disease represents for healthcare services. Chest x-ray imaging allows us to visualize the pulmonary regions, where COVID-19 causes its main affectation. In order to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, a crucial aspect in the pandemic, portable chest x-ray devices are advantageous being easier to decontaminate in comparison with the fixed machinery, despite offering a lower image quality. Furthermore, the recent emergence of COVID-19 implies a data scarcity that must be tackled. In this chapter, the authors present the analysis of a strategy that generates novel synthetic portable chest x-ray images using the CycleGAN, an architecture for image translation that is trained with unpaired data. The novel set of images is then added to the original dataset, improving the performance of the classification model.
Role of Global Institutions in Competency Development
Authors: Dixit Ramnath , Sinha Vinita
Published: June 2022

This chapter aims to highlight the role of global institutions in facilitating competency development for people from different nationalities spread across diverse geographies. Training and development is an essential step towards accomplishing inclusive development and is closely connected with social and economic development on a universal scale. Although multilateral institutions are taking efforts towards providing timely and regular training to people worldwide, there is ample scope for ensuring the successful implementation of knowledge and skills disseminated through various training initiatives. It is in this context that transfer of training or learning transfer gains prominence as a game changer in shaping the development initiatives driven by global institutions. This chapter thus delves deeper on the need to ensure a robust training transfer ecosystem and the significance of global institutions in facilitating the same to achieve competency development. The chapter concludes with pragmatic recommendations to enhance competency development universally.
Organizing and Administering School-Based Agricultural Education Systems and the FFA
Authors: Solomonson Jay K. , Roberts Richie
Published: June 2022

This chapter investigates how school-based agricultural education systems and FFA programs have been structured, organized, and administered in the United States. Specifically, the roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local education authorities are described and how school-based agricultural education (SBAE) and FFA programs operate within those sectors. The chapter also chronicles how supervision models have evolved and changed after the passage of the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917. Agricultural education stakeholder groups driving policy at the state level were also explored. Finally, an emphasis is placed on the diversity of each state and local entity's structure and organization throughout the chapter.
Planning Daily Lessons
Authors: Rubenstein Eric D. , Smalley Scott W.
Published: June 2022

The planning of daily lessons involves a variety of components to deliver a successful lesson. This chapter will look at the integration of a daily lesson plan with a focus on how to write the objectives, essential questions, the integration of Bloom's taxonomy in lesson objectives and connecting objectives and essential questions to an assessment. An additional focus is placed on the components of the daily lesson plan looking specifically at the alignment of standards, accommodations for students' IEP and 504 plans, integrating interest approaches and lesson activities.
Assessing Government Initiatives Towards the Development of Entrepreneurship in India
Authors: Verma Jyoti
Published: June 2022

Entrepreneurs are playing a significant role in economic development. It helps in creating jobs, reducing poverty, maintaining demand-supply equilibrium, and solving a number of problems of any country. It will thus automatically increase the GDP of the country and make the country self-reliant. This can only be possible if, and only if, equal participation from all sections of the society should come forward and join hands for self-development and self-employability. Now there is a strong need to change youth mindsets. The Indian government has taken many initiatives to make entrepreneurship a successful model and also to strengthen this innovation ecosystem. The main purpose of such initiatives is to promote entrepreneurship solutions for economic sustainability and growth. This chapter highlights the current innovative ecosystem of entrepreneurship and the challenges it faces. It also highlights the initiatives taken by the Indian government for the promotion of entrepreneurship development in India.
An Interrogation of Entrepreneur Perspectives on the Nexus of Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Authors: Ramlal Naisha , Chiweshe Nigel
Published: June 2022

Understanding the effects of entrepreneurs' intentions towards sustainable entrepreneurship can be an initial step in developing sustainable entrepreneurs. Limited research has been conducted on the intention of practicing entrepreneurs, specifically among owners of SMMEs (small, medium, and micro enterprises) towards sustainable entrepreneurship. Previous research focused on a traditional entrepreneurial process, with limited studies having been done to investigate the intentions of entrepreneurs to engage in sustainable entrepreneurship. Studies focusing on intention towards sustainable entrepreneurship are limited, more so in South Africa. To fill this research vacuum, this chapter provides insights on entrepreneurs' perceptions of sustainable entrepreneurship. The chapter reveals that entrepreneurs' intentions to adopt sustainable practices were driven by subjective standards, their views toward sustainability, and their perceived behavioural controls. From a managerial standpoint, this chapter recommends that SMMEs match their business operations with their stakeholders' values.
Overcoming Systemic Racism in Health Professions Advising
Authors: Cruz Anya
Published: June 2022

The professional healthcare admissions process is rife with inequalities, and it is imperative that advisors do not amplify the unequal system. Health professions advisors can use their work with historically marginalized students to overcome systemic racism in pre-health advising and the professional school application process. Health professions advisors must support students who have not historically been supported in pursuing admission to professional healthcare programs. In this chapter, advisors will learn how to engage with those who do not fit the traditional image of a “perfect” candidate for professional healthcare programs. Advisors will learn how historically marginalized students, with non-traditional activities, are in fact strong candidates for their respective professional programs. This chapter also recommends specific language that advisors can use to engage with students who have varied experiences in order to support them on their journey to a professional healthcare career.
Reflecting on Race and Health Outcomes
Authors: Salato Savannah J. , Fifield Brandt Barbara
Published: June 2022

A recently graduated pre-health student reflects on the valuable lessons learned about race and health outcomes in social science and humanities courses throughout her undergraduate interdisciplinary program. Coinciding with her unique college experience were the turbulent events of 2020, with a global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd bringing to light racial inequities in the student author's own backyard of Minneapolis. These events illustrated the need for empathetic and humanistic health professionals who are aware of and can address race and health inequities. Based upon research from her honors thesis, this chapter will use the example of maternal health disparities to demonstrate the complex history of racism in healthcare and the impact of system levels on health. The authors make the case for using liberal arts courses to prepare students to become health professionals who have interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness necessary to address racism and health inequities.
Pipeline Programs Supporting Underrepresented Pre-Health Students
Authors: Sims Lillian R. , Elam Carol L. , Isaac Joslyn D. , Mbeng Ako Jane F. , Ebong Ima M.
Published: June 2022

A diverse health professions workforce is critical to healthcare access and quality, but nurturing interest and recruiting students from underrepresented backgrounds into health science careers remain a challenge. Pipeline programs commonly target students who are underrepresented in health professions, including those from racially and ethnically minoritized groups as well as those from rural areas, low socioeconomic backgrounds, first-generation college students, and other marginalized subgroups. The work of a variety of institutions in developing pipeline programs provides many successful models for enhancing diversity in health professions programs. This chapter describes the roles institutions and pre-health advisors can play in connecting underrepresented pre-health students with well-designed pipeline programs.
Truth in Football From the “Hand of God” to VAR
Authors: Sirer Esennur
Published: June 2022

Today, dozens of cameras are placed at various points on the football field, making sure that no detail is overlooked. The positions are reviewed using the video assistant system (VAR). However, despite the existence of live broadcast cameras and their technology-integrated structure, there is a position to be discussed after the match; the truth is reinterpreted. As Umberto Eco emphasizes, live-action, where television time and real-time are closest to each other, is not a mere repetition of an event, but an interpretation. In the chapter, the poetics of truth in football is discussed in the historical and technological process.
“Not Ignoring the FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) Effect” as a New Way to Persuade Consumers to Buy
Authors: Özden Aybike Tuba
Published: June 2022

FoMO (The fear of missing out) was noticed by marketers and started to be used on consumers. FoMO is an anxiety disorder that is defined as not being aware of exciting things when not being looked at, or missing out on the experiences of others. Although the FoMO effect has a negative meaning, businesses manage to use this concern to their advantage. Limited production, shortage of products in stock, short-term discounts, showing the number of people interested in the same product, promotions offered as opportunities not to be missed are among the efforts of businesses to persuade consumers through FoMO. It is seen that the literature on FoMO in the field of marketing is limited. This study aimed to examine the relationship between FoMO and consumption and to evaluate the relevant literature. For this purpose, the findings, results, and evaluations obtained by examining the experimental and conceptual studies in the relevant literature were synthesized.
An Antecedent Study of Mobile Social Game Addiction vs. Virtual Goods Purchase
Authors: Jiang Nan , Kaur Manmeet , Adnan Mohd Muttaqin Bin Mohd , Turner Jason James , Goh See Kwong
Published: June 2022

This study aims to investigate how cognitive antecedents impact on social game addiction and virtual properties purchase among Generation Y players in Malaysia. Using a quantitative method with 341 Generation Y gamers and analysed via structural equation modeling through a two-step analysis approach, the results demonstrate that social game addiction is influenced by enjoyment, play intensity and self-control. The purchase intention of virtual goods is affected by flexibility and play intensity. However, social game addiction has no impact on a gamer’s intentional purchase of virtual items. A player’s income level interacts with the relationship between flexibility and likelihood of virtual property purchase, which could be insightful for gaming publishers and vendors.
Spatial mapping of annual rainfall in the São Francisco River Basin
Authors: Oliveira Willian dos Santos , Medeiros Elias Silva de , Silva Alessandra Querino da , Oliveira Luciano Antonio de
Published: June 2022

Precipitation is an important object of study and plays an important role in the dynamics of rainfall distribution in a region. This study investigated the spatial and temporal variation of precipitation in the São Francisco River Basin (SFRB). A historical series of data from 1989 to 2018 was analyzed, and a random function was decomposed into trend and residual components for analysis of precipitation. Interpolation techniques were used to analyze precipitation spatial behavior over time, using high-resolution precipitation maps. Our results showed that the exponential model prevailed in four periods. The findings also showed a high precipitation variability in the SFRB and enabled us to monitor precipitation behavior over the years, as well as in the different sub-regions in SFRB. Finally, important information was obtained, enabling, for instance, the identification of vulnerable areas suffering from lack of rainfall.

Keywords: kriging, R software, variogram.
A Rare Presentation of Endometrial Cancer recurrence with Scapular metastasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Kavitha Nagandla , Mohamad Noor Azura Noor , Kampan Nirmala , Shafiee Mohamad Nasir
Published: June 2022

Bone metastasis from endometrial cancer is rare. Most of the early stage endometrial cancers with endometrioid histology are confined to the uterus at the time of diagnosis and confer a good prognosis. Endometrial metastases to the bone are generally restricted to the axial skeleton, including the pelvis and thoracolumbar vertebrae. Skeletal metastases in the appendicular skeleton such as scapula, clavicle and extremities to tibia, and tarsus are rarely reported. We present the case of a 50-year-old woman with diagnosis of endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, FIGO stage IB, grade 2, with lympho-vascular space invasion who developed recurrence within 10 months with bone metastasis to left scapula and extraosseous soft tissue mass over left shoulder. There are very few cases reported in literature of scapular metastases in an early-stage endometrial carcinoma. We discuss evaluation, treatment options, overall survival rates and provide a literature review of prior published reports.
Microsurgical Penile Replantation: Case Report
Authors: Kenneth Aluora , Stanley Khainga , Ferdinand Nang’ole , James Ikol , Andrew Were , Mukami Gathariki , Martin Ajujo , Nang’andu Alungo
Published: June 2022

Penile replantation is uncommon, with most data being case reports or case series. In our setting, replantation is fairly new despite penile amputations being common as a result of marital disputes and assault. Replantation remains the most ideal option for managing these cases. We present a case of penile replantation in a 17-year-old male after traumatic amputation following an assault. Some of the challenges we encountered included loss of skin and the glans with formation of a hypospadias. Nevertheless, the outcome was satisfactory with return of sensation and erection.
Changes in Astigmatism and Visual Acuity after Pterygium Excision in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Authors: Amoah Kwadwo , Lartey Seth Yaw , Mohammed Abdul-Kabir , Ahmed Abdul-Sadik , Arthur Kwesi Amissah Nyan , Kyei Ernest Nkansah
Published: June 2022

Background: Pterygium is a conjunctival subepithelial fibrovascular growth commonly occurring in the inter-palpebral conjunctiva nasally or temporally. It tends to grow over the cornea, leading to visual impairment due to various factors, including astigmatism.

Methods: This was a prospective, multi-centered, hospital-based, interventional study carried out within 12 months in three eye centers in the Ashanti region of Ghana. One hundred eyes of 100 adults (≥18 years) with primary pterygia were recruited. Operated eyes had measurements of uncorrected visual acuity (UVA), aided visual acuity (AVA), and keratometry readings (K-readings) before pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft (CAG), 2 weeks after surgery, and 6 weeks after surgery.

Results: The mean age of patients was 47.1±11.5 years. The mean pre-operative astigmatism was 5.0±5.9 D. The mean astigmatism values at 2 and 6 weeks post-operatively were 1.7±1.5 and 1.3±1.0 D, respectively. Eighty-nine eyes had AVA ≥6/12 (0.11 mean logMAR) before surgery, whereas 97 eyes had AVA ≥6/12 (0.02 mean logMAR) 6 weeks after surgery, and the increase was statistically significant.

Conclusion: Pterygia excision with CAG leads to an approximately fourfold reduction in mean pterygium-induced astigmatism by 6 weeks after surgery.
Perineal Repair of a Postoperative Perineal Hernia – Case Report
Authors: Kazuma Seke Manase Ephraim , Mufaddal Kazi , Sukumar Vivek , Saklani Avanish
Published: June 2022

Postoperative perineal hernia (PerH) following abdominoperineal resection is a rare complication of radical pelvic oncologic surgery performed with curative intent for rectal cancer, with a reported prevalence of 0.6–7%. PerH is clinically diagnosed as an occurrence of a swelling in the perineum caused by the herniation of abdominal or pelvic viscera through a defect in the pelvic floor. The definitive repair method of pelvic floor defect of PerH is not established but includes exclusion of tumor recurrence and repair of pelvic floor defect. We herein report the treatment of a PerH using a combination of biological mesh and a V-Y gluteal fascio-cutaneous advancement flap, performed at Tata Memorial Hospital, in Parel, Mumbai, India.
On two species of Opogona Zeller, 1853 from St Helena Island (Tineoidea: Tineidae: Hieroxestinae)
Authors: Karisch Timm
Published: June 2022

A new species of Opogona is described, based on specimens collected at two sites with Gumwood trees (Commidendrum robustum (Roxb.) DC.) (Asteraceae) on St Helena Island. The species is very distinctive among all other known Opogona species on the island in its characteristic bronze-and-black speckled pattern of the forewings. Colour photographs of the moth and drawings of the male and female genitalia are given. Genetic and morphological examination of specimens treated as O. apicalis (E. Wollaston, 1879) and O. compositarum (E. Wollaston, 1879) revealed that they are conspecific, and these two names are therefore here synonymised, giving priority to Tinea compositarum E. Wollaston, 1879 over the equally old Tinea apicalis E. Wollaston, 1879 syn. nov.
A new species of Iolaus Hübner, [1819] (Papilionoidea: Lycaenidae: Theclinae) in the subgenus Argiolaus Druce, 1891 from Kenya
Authors: Sáfián Szabolcs , Collins Steve C.
Published: June 2022

A new species in the genus Iolaus (Papilionoidea, Lycaenidae, Theclinae) is described from the Gatamaiyu Forest, Aberdare Mountains, Central Highlands, Kenya. Morphologically, I. gatamaiyu sp. n. is similar to I. manasei Libert, 1993, a species of submontane forests of the Cameroon Highlands, which has very different male genitalia. The male genitalia of the new species are similar to those of I. crawshayi crawshayi Butler, 1897, I. crawshayi littoralis Stempffer & Bennett, 1958 and particularly to those of I. crawshayi maureli Dufrane, 1954. All these subspecies of I. crawshayi, however, are morphologically and ecologically distinct. The subgeneric placement of I. manasei is also briefly discussed.
Hunting: A risk factor associated with malaria infection in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Akande F.A. , Ejilude O. , Adelakun O.D. , Idowu A.O.
Published: June 2022

Malaria is a known major health problem affecting half of the world’s population. The disease prevalence is associated with some occupational risks. The aim of this study was to determine malaria prevalence among hunters in Ogun state, southwest Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered on 212 consenting hunters whose blood samples were collected. The blood samples were screened for Plasmodium species by microscopy using both thin and thick blood smears. Blood parameters were monitored in both infected and non-infected hunters; Packed Cell Volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration, WBC count, and RBC count. Plasmodium falciparum was observed in the blood of 38 hunters (17.9%), of which three had a PCV of ≤ 33%. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of Plasmodium parasite and gender of the hunters but there was a significant difference with PCV, RBC, haemoglobin concentration, age, sleeping in the bush, mosquito bite, level of education and hunting experience of the hunters as regards Plasmodium infection. With the prevalence recorded from this study, there is need for hunters to be educated on the risk of malaria and the need to use insecticide treated nets, repellents and protective clothing during their hunting adventures.
Occurrence and risk factors associated with Eimeria species infections in Clarias gariepinus and Heteroclarias species
Authors: Adah A.D. , Lawal S. , Oniye S.J. , Okunbabjo O.O. , Ola-Fadunsin S.D. , Adah A.S.
Published: June 2022

Eimeria infection can cause a serious health risk to fish in the wild and especially to the fish production enterprise. Eimeria species are a group of protozoan parasites common in many fish farming systems with little information available on the occurrence, impact, and risks associated with the infection in fish populations. This study was conducted to ascertain the prevalence and risk factors associated with Eimeria species infections in three hundred and seventy-six Clarias gariepinus and Heteroclarias species from some selected fish farms in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Using direct smear techniques, oocysts were recovered from the mucous and intestinal content of the fish. Data on the risk factors were obtained by administering a well-structured questionnaire to the fish farmers. An overall prevalence of 30.3 % was obtained for the apicomplexan parasite of the genus Eimeria. The monthly prevalence of Eimeria species infection among fish was highest in October and the lowest in July. Some risk factors were significantly (p <0.05) associated with fishes in the univariate model. Sex of fish, level of formal education of farmers, feeding of fish with dead poultry and fish, and the number of ponds in a fish farm were the significant risk factors in the multivariate model. This finding indicates that Eimeria species infection is endemic and of great concern among the fish population, thereby posing significant health problems. There is a need for improved fish management practices and biosecurity protocols.
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among primary school children in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekpenyong V.E. , Etim S.E.
Published: June 2022

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections initiate a major health issue in children from developing countries and are the vital cause of morbidity. The study determined the prevalence of STH infection among children in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. Faecal samples were collected from four hundred and twenty-five (425) children selected randomly from school-aged children. The samples were examined exploiting standard parasitological methods. Results revealed the presence of three helminth species with an overall prevalence of 41.2% including Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm and Trichuris trichiura with a prevalence of 20.0%, 13.2% and 8.0% respectively. Chi-square analysis showed no significant difference between the helminths at p<0.05. Variables considered in the study were location, gender, and age. The study indicated that soil-transmitted helminths were prevalent in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. Control measures such as periodic mass deworming, sanitation and health education should be enforced.
Public health, tourism, and the emergence of pandemics
Authors: Otubanjo O.A.
Published: June 2022

The paper recognises the primary need for national investment in the global and ancient tourism industry, to fill the gap in the economic transition from the depleting oil industry. This paper elucidates on the import of the principles and development of healthy cities in line with global practice and good public health to thrust nations into profitable and sustainable tourism, as a driver for national growth and development, to improve the GDP and job opportunities for the teeming population; and the impact of pandemics. It elaborates and documents the adverse, poor public health indices of Nigeria and indicates the need for urgent and drastic improvement in the deplorable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services which are predominantly donor driven, in order to battle the large-scale endemic Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and annual epidemics of microbial infections. WASH is considered critical to the fight against NTDs, for effective tourism. Human behaviour, such as open defecation and urination, need to be addressed, as conducive health- related behaviour must be adopted as an integral component of tourism development. It is suggested that while different types of tourism should be put in place, medical tourism should be in the fore to reduce the current foreign exchange expenditure of the country as well as improve the public health status of Nigeria. The paper recognises the need to combat the diverse annual microbial epidemics that have occurred over time, negating, and challenging the quest for the benefits of tourism. The need for infrastructural development of transport systems in conjunction with improved civil service administrative structures is indicated; transformational tourism is a political choice. Impact of diverse past and recent pandemics, particularly the COVID-19, on tourism, as well as the global actions to curtail its spread are discussed. The way forward for sustainable tourism in national development for Nigeria is outlined and linked with effective participation of the different arms of governance and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the transformation associated with the Sustainable Development Goals. The role of the social media is emphasised. The Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), a custodian and stakeholder in diseases control and prevention has a vital role to play in the transformational agenda through intellectual contributions and involvement.
Haemoprotozoan parasites of camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Mamman S.A. , Dakul D. A. , Yohanna J.A. , Dogo G.A. , Alanza A.J. , Maikenti J.I. , Nnabuife H.E. , Kamani J.
Published: June 2022

Camels are becoming increasingly important in northern Nigeria, both as work animals and source of protein for humans. Haemoparasitic infections constitute a threat to health and productivity of camels leading to economic losses. A crosssectional study was conducted on blood samples of 600 camels from northwestern Nigeria to determine the prevalence of haemoparasites. Blood samples from apparently healthy camels slaughtered for human consumption in Kano and Katsina abattoirs were screened for haemoparasites by parasitological method. Four haemoparasite genera and their prevalence which include, Babesia (0.3% vs 0.3%), Anaplasma (1.0% vs 1.3%), Theileria (3.0% vs 0.3%) and Trypanosoma (6.3% vs 4.3%) of veterinary importance were detected in Katsina and Kano states respectively. Haemoparasites overall prevalence of 6.3% and 10.6% were also recorded for Kano and Katsina states, respectively. Infection due to Trypanosoma sp. was more prevalent in the two study areas. Overall, there was no association between haemoparasites prevalence, age, sex, season and body condition of camels. This study emphasizes periodic evaluation of parasitic infections of camels taking into consideration risk factors and public health importance associated with camels.
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in slaughtered cattle at Lafenwa Municipal Abattoir, Ogun State
Authors: Adewumi T.S. , Akinkuotu O.A. , Shoyombo-Amusa R.T. , Adekoya O.A. , Okwelum N. , Akinkuotu A.C.
Published: June 2022

The prevalence of Cryptosporidium in slaughtered cattle at a municipal abattoir in Ogun State was determined by acid-fast staining of stools. Using formalin ethyl acetate sedimentation followed by modified kinyoun’s acid fast staining of 280 faecal samples collected, 105 (37.5%) were positive for Cryptosporidium oocysts. Infection was higher in females and nondiarrhoeic cattle than males and diarrhoeic animals respectively. However, there were no statistical differences (p>0.05) between the sexes and stool consistencies in Cryptosporidium infection. The highest infection rate, 51.2%, was recorded in the Red Bororo breed while the lowest rate, 17.0%, was recorded in the Sokoto Gudali breed. This study showed that cattle slaughtered at the abattoir were mostly infected with Cryptosporidium which may have serious economic, veterinary, and public health implications to beef consumers, abattoir, and farm workers within the state.