bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sulfur nanocomposites with insecticidal effect for the control of Bactericera cockerelli
Authors: Araujo-Yépez Lany S , Tigrero-Salas Juan O , Delgado-Rodríguez Vicente A , Aguirre-Yela Vladimir A , Villota-Méndez Josué N
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research was to synthesize nanocomposites consisting of sulfur nanoparticles coated with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils to determine the insecticidal effect in the control of nymphs of paratrioza (Bactericera cockerelli (Sulc) (Hemiptera: Triozidae)) in potato crops. A solution of thiosulfate was reduced to elemental sulfur, and the sulfur nanoparticles were coated with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils with the three concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75%. The samples were characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The insecticidal efficacy of the nanocomposites was evaluated in the entomology laboratory 24, 48, and 72 h after application. Furthermore, efficacy was compared to the commercial insecticide thiamethoxam (0.25%) and a control. The results show that eucalyptus nanocomposites with oil concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75% and rosemary nanocomposites with an oil concentration of 0.5% have an insecticidal efficacy of 100% for the control of insect nymphs 24 h after application. The insecticidal efficacy of rosemary nanocomposites with oil concentrations of 0.25% and 0.75% increases over time and reaches 100% at 24 and 72 h, respectively. The synthesized nanocomposites are more effective in controlling nymphs of paratrioza than the commercial insecticide thiamethoxam; thus, they could be used for the development of new insecticides.
無業者増加予防のためのキャリア教育改善策に関する研究 : 日韓社会における青年無業者増加の現状分析を中心に
Authors:   The Society of Korea and Japan Education, Lee Eunju
Published: November 2023

 本研究は最近青年層を中心に増加している‘無業者’の原因を検証するために行ったものである。世界的に最も早く超高齢化社会への進行を控えた韓国は、就労人口の減少はもちろん、青年のフリーターが増加しつつある。そこで長期間にわたりキャリア教育及び引きこもりへの自立支援に取り組んできた日本の事例を調べ、韓国社会に与える示唆点を探った。研究方法としては事例研究を選択し、日韓社会における無業者増加の背景を調査し、それにともなう青年支援政策の変化過程を時期別および原因別に比較分析を行った。
分析結果、無業者増加の現象は時期別に「失業」「就労猶予」「無業者」の状態へ進展し、韓国は現在「就労猶予」の時期に当てはまっており、今後フリーターなどの無業者が一層増加する可能性が見られる。また、韓国は理想的な仕事や大学院への進学のために就労を控える比率が高い反面、日本は一人っ子の増加などによる対人関係の問題から就労を忌避し、引きこもり化する傾向が見られた。そこから日本では公立学校においてキャリア教育の改善などに取り組んでいることが分かった。これは超高齢化社会への進行に直面している韓国社会に多様な社会問題の解決への示唆を与えるであろう.

This study is a microscopic analysis of the case of Japan's youth support system, which experienced youth unemployment problems before Korea, in order to examine the cause of the recent expansion of the non-economically active population among young people. As Korea rapidly becomes a super-aged society, declines in the working-age population are accompanied by increasing numbers of youth delaying career entry. By reviewing Japan’s longstanding improvements to youth unemployment policies, we drew implications for Korea. Analysis revealed the increasing non-economically active population has progressed to “unemployment,” “delay of career entry,” and “non-economic activities” by period, and it can be seen that Korea is currently in a period of “delay of career entry”. This suggests the possibility of an increase in the non economically active population in Korea in the future. Japan’s precedents can inform Korean society on this emerging issue as the population becomes super-aged with a low birth rate.
日本における多文化共生のための防災教育
Authors:   The Society of Korea and Japan Education, Lee Jung Hi
Published: November 2023

 本研究は、日本における多文化共生に関する議論や多文化共生の観点から見た防災教育の特徴を明らかにすることにその目的がある。そのため、日本で論じられている多文化共生に関する理論的考察とともに、多文化共生の観点から見た防災教育の現状や教育実践を検討した。研究の結果、次の4つの特徴が明らかになった。第一に、日本の多文化共生に関する主な議論はニューカマーに重点を置いて展開されている。第二に、日本の多文化共生の政策は下から上に向かって発展していく様相を示している。第三に、多文化共生のための防災教育では、自助と共助が主体となっている。第四に、多文化共生のための防災教育の実践においては、教師自身が持っている「偏見」をそのまま表し価値指向的な「共感」を形成することで、多様性を尊重する姿勢を育成している。一方、多文化共生のための日本の防災教育においては、公助の限界が明らかになり、その対応が求められている。このような日本の多文化共生のための防災教育は、中央政府の施惠的な形で展開されている韓国の多文化政策及び気候変動によって頻発する自然災害に対応していくための防災政策や教育実践に大きな示唆を与えている。

This study explores multicultural coexistence (MC) in Japan and reveals the characteristics of disaster prevention education (DPE) from the perspective of MC. To this end, we examined the current status of DPE and educational practices from the perspective of MC, as well as theoretical considerations regarding MC being discussed in Japan. Four key characteristics emerged. First, the main discussion regarding MC in Japan focuses on newcomers. Second, Japan's policy for MC shows an aspect of development from the bottom up. Third, DPE emphasizes self-help and mutual assistance. Fourth, in the practice of DPE for MC, an attitude of respect for diversity is being cultivated by forming value-oriented empathy by exposing teachers’ prejudice. However, Japanese DPE for MC has revealed the limitations of public assistance, which must be addressed. These characteristics and limitations of DPE for MC in Japan hold insights for Korea’s centralized multicultural benefits policies and disaster prevention education given increasing climate change-driven natural disasters.
Tendencias del Uso de Dispositivos Móviles en los Jóvenes Universitarios del Estado de Michoacán y la Responsabilidad Social de las Instituciones de Educación Superior
Authors: Mateo Mejía Dra. Carolina , Bautista Hernández Miguel Ángel
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el grado de dependencia que tienen los alumnos de las Instituciones de Educación Superior en Michoacán, específicamente en la Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo y en la Universidad Tecnológica de Morelia sobre el uso de sus dispositivos móviles, determinar si existen diferencias significativas entre estos dos grupos de participantes y sentar las bases para establecer de manera clara qué actitudes se espera de parte de los docentes y facilitadores en la institución respecto al uso de los dispositivos móviles del alumando durante la jornada y activiades escolares, así como deterinar la responsabilidad social que tienen las IES ante la dependencia que muestran los alumnos en clase al utilizar su dispoitivo móvil. Resulta imperante recibir orientación para los docentes con el objetivo de motivar al alumnado a utilizar herramientas digitales siempre y cuando aporten realmente al proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje, también se concluye que es de suma importancia la conducta que se espera de parte de los padres frente al uso del celular en sus hijos universitarios. Para la obtención de la información se utilizó un cuestionario de 429 repuestas, un diseño metodológico cualitativo no experimental, con un enfoque transversal y un alcance descriptivo. Para el análisis de datos se utilizó la estadística descriptiva y una prueba no parametrica de diferencia de medias para muestras independienes con el propósito de probar si las medias de estos dos grupos desconocidos entre si son iguales o no. La selección de datos arrojó como resultado que 195 alumnos de la UMSNH utilizan en el rango de dependencia sus dispositivos móviles en almenos una de las vairables estudiadas y 48 alumnos de la UTM utilizan en el rango de dependencia sus dispositivos móviles, por otro lado, la prueba no parametrica U de Mann Whitney arrojó valores p > a 0.05 lo que significa que no existe una diferencia estadística significativa en la variable “dependencia” entre ambos grupos de estudio.
The Influence of Instagram Analogue Surabaya on the Interest of Analogue Camera Followers
Authors: Adam Zakaria  , Moch. Subechi Nurcahyo
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the Instagram account @analog surabaya on interest in photography using analogue cameras on followers. The theory used is the theory of uses and gratification. This theory explains the nature of audiences who are active in consuming media so that they can be selective in sorting out media messages that aim to meet audience needs. The method used in this research is quantitative method. By using a questionnaire in drawing data conclusions. The sampling technique in this study used simple random sampling. Based on the research that has been done, the researcher draws the conclusion that there is an influence of the Instagram account @analog surabaya on interest in photography using analogue cameras on followers. The correlation coefficient is 0.713 with a tendency of influence of 22.7%. The needs of the audience in this study are literacy needs about photography, especially analogue cameras, which are influenced by the @analog Surabaya Instagram account by 22.7%.
Moral message of tolerance in Coki & Muslim's Youtube podcast on Being Human
Authors: Jevon Putri Ayunovem Samino  , Mochammad Arkansyah
Published: November 2023

Moral messages are an important part so that we can add knowledge about the value of life. Moral messages can be conveyed through means of communication, one of which is through mass media that are comprehensive for the community. Submission of information via YouTube can be done quickly, one of which is through Podcasts. This study aims to determine the contents of the moral message contained in the podcast from the perspective of Coki & Muslims about tolerance for diversity and sensitive comedy on YouTube "Menjadi Manusia". The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method using John Fiske's theory where in conducting this research it describes the emergency of tolerance in Indonesia which has resulted in persecution of Tretan and Coki contained in the podcast content and what moral message is contained therein. By conducting this research, the researchers found results that there is a lack of tolerance in Indonesia and the treatment of organizations, especially the persecution of certain parties they perceive as threats. Therefore, the researcher concludes that the younger generation must do something about this problem of tolerance according to their respective capacities and not become a group that just stays silent and allows intolerance to occur.
Differences peripheral of blood in HIV patients with and without cognitive disorders at “Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah” Hospital
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia, Widyastuti Ketut , Utama I Made Susila ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia, Laksmidewi Anak Agung Ayu Putri ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

Background and objective. The prevalence of mild neurocognitive Disorder (MND) has increased after using antiretroviral therapy (ARV), which is around 51.5%. Inflammation plays an essential role in the neurodegenerative state of HIV patients. Peripheral blood images can assess increased macrophage activation by evaluating the number of leukocytes, neutrophils, total lymphocytes, hemoglobin, platelets, platelets, and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) to determine the condition of systemic inflammation in HIV patients with cognitive impairment. This study to know differences in the appearance of peripheral blood in HIV patients with and without cognitive impairment. Method. Observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design on 44 HIV patients who were outpatients at the polyclinic Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) at Prof Dr. IGNG Ngoerah Denpasar Hospital. Subjects were divided into 2 groups based on cognitive status assessed using the MoCA-INA questionnaire. The peripheral blood images considered were the average levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes. Results. 31-40 years old, male, with >9 years of education, has a CD4 count >200, and has received ARV therapy >1 year. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test performed on both groups showed that the data were normally distributed with p>0.05. Bivariate analysis using an independent t-test with a 95% confidence level (α=0.05) found significant differences in mean leukocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte, and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios (p<0.05) between groups of HIV patients with cognitive impairment and no cognitive impairment. Conclusion. Inflammatory markers from the peripheral blood picture are increased in HIV-infected persons.
A narrative review of percutaneous laser disc decompression - early experience in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, Eghosa Morgan , Benedict Okechukwu Azu ,   Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, Obiora Anaka ,   Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, Gbolahan Osholowu Adedayo ,   Department of Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, Joshua Olajide ,   Department of Surgery, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Published: November 2023

Overview. Managing chronic pain arising from the degenerative disc disease of the spine has remained a huge challenge while choosing from within a vast array of treatment armamentarium ranging from the use of medications only or in combination with other physical treatment options, minimally invasive heat therapy, and operative interventions. Patients with chronic pain referred to as ‘contained disc’ in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc pathology have been successfully managed with percutaneous laser disc ablative therapy. This approach is only for selected patients and advantages derivable from this approach are the preservation of soft tissue anatomy, minimal post-procedure pain, less metabolic responses, and no blood loss when compared to open surgical procedures. Methodology. This is a one-year retrospective narrative study of six adult patients who presented with chronic low back pain related to the spine and had a lumbosacral spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan with findings of contained disc herniation. Patients’ brief clinical evaluation which involves biodata, history of pain, and pain scores using the visual analogue scale (VAS) pre and post-intervention and Oswestry disability index to assess disability from chronic pain. A narration of these patient’s progression to follow-up six months after the procedure was documented. Results. The results showed significant improvement in the VAS and ODI scores in five of the 6 patients, with one showing marginal improvement. Conclusion. Percutaneous lumbar disc decompression is effective in the management of chronic low back with concordant clinical and radiological evidence of contained disc pathology.
Ideale Kommunikation, reale Filmproduktion
Authors: Schröder Stephan Michael
Published: November 2023

Between 1909 and 1918, cinema became a ubiquitous cultural practice in Denmark; during the same period, the Danish film industry was one of the most important in the world. Drawing on a large number of archival documents that have
been made accessible for the first time, this study examines the interaction between cinema and Danish literature at that time: What did Danish literature mean for cinema, what did cinema mean for literature? The first volume
discusses, among other things, how the literary intelligentsia attempted to establish a ›literary cinema‹ in accordance with cultural hegemonic norms, how the genre of the screenplay emerged and how the literary intelligentsia
worked as screenwriters in the film industry. The second volume analyses the cinema debate in the Danish media, the involvement of the literary intelligentsia in film censorship and the literary discourses on cinema.
Ideale Kommunikation, reale Filmproduktion
Authors: Schröder Stephan Michael
Published: November 2023

Between 1909 and 1918, cinema became a ubiquitous cultural practice in Denmark; during the same period, the Danish film industry was one of the most important in the world. Drawing on a large number of
archival documents that have been made accessible for the first time, this study examines the interaction between cinema and Danish literature at that time: What did Danish literature mean for cinema, what
did cinema mean for literature? The first volume discusses, among other things, how the literary intelligentsia attempted to establish a ›literary cinema‹ in accordance with cultural hegemonic norms, how the
genre of the screenplay emerged and how the literary intelligentsia worked as screenwriters in the film industry. The second volume analyses the cinema debate in the Danish media, the involvement of the
literary intelligentsia in film censorship and the literary discourses on cinema
EFFICIENCY AND CHALLENGES IN PUBLIC REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT: INSIGHTS FROM LITHUANIA
Authors: Cohen Viktorija , Bereznauskė Evelina , Burinskas Arūnas , Raslanas Saulius
Published: November 2023

Public real estate is considered an integral part of national wealth. It generates a wide range of economic activities that contribute to creating and providing common public goods. This study examines the efficiency of public real estate management in Lithuania. Our findings show that public property use, disposal, and management strongly depend on the managerial approach. We apply data envelopment analysis (DEA) in addition to the income value, regression, and correlation methods. We find that there are certain biases present due to the exclusion of some state-owned properties from the public register. Furthermore, we identify the need for greater precision in the indicators used for financial reporting of state-owned assets. The excessive number of vacant asset units poses a challenge, as it requires substantial maintenance expenditures. Moreover, the appraisal of alternative use of these assets is lacking, thereby limiting the potential for maximizing public benefits. Our analysis reveals that the rental price per 1 m2 and the residual value of the leased premises are the most critical determinants influencing the management efficiency of publicly owned property. Furthermore, it is evident that the residential property is the only type of state-owned property managed efficiently within the Lithuanian public sector. These findings underscore the importance of formation of robust public real estate policies.
Mercury’s Hidden Past: Revealing a Volatile-dominated Layer through Glacier-like Features and Chaotic Terrains
Authors: Rodriguez J. Alexis P. , Domingue Deborah , Travis Bryan , Kargel Jeffrey S. , Abramov Oleg , Zarroca Mario , Banks Maria E. , Weirich John , Lopez Anthony , Castle Nicholas , Jianguo Yan , Chuang Frank
Published: November 2023

The discovery of global elemental volatile compositions, sublimation hollows, and chaotic terrains has significantly reshaped our understanding of Mercury’s geology. These findings suggest the existence of volatile-rich layers (VRLs) extending several kilometers in depth, challenging the traditionally held view of a predominantly volatile-devoid Mercury crust. However, the precise nature and origin of these VRLs remain to be elucidated. The Raditladi basin exhibits morphologies analogous to terrestrial and Martian glaciers. These geomorphological features are potentially derived from impact-exposed VRLs, likely constituted of halite, other semivolatile salts, or organic volatiles. The distinctive rheological traits of substances such as halite substantiate this hypothesis. The inference posits a potential ubiquity of VRLs on a planetary scale, albeit potentially ensconced at considerable depth in specific regions. North polar chaotic terrains elucidate the VRLs’ genesis and temporal evolution. The intense fragmentation of heavily cratered landscapes during their formation indicates a composition dominated by volatiles. This finding postulates a phase of volatile-enriched crustal accretion predating the Late Heavy Bombardment (∼3.9 Ga). Regardless of lost mass, the unaltered basal elevation post-collapse signals a transition to a volatile-free stratum. The exposure of an exhumed lithological substrate within Mercury’s stratigraphy, identifiable in gravimetry as an impacted paleosurface, contests the magma ocean differentiation concept for VRL formation. It infers a grand-scale construct originating from depositional processes, possibly due to the collapse of a transient, hot primordial atmosphere.
Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of Hosta (Asparagaceae) on Shikoku Island, Japan, including five new species, one new subspecies, and two new status assignments
Authors: Yahara Tetsukazu , Hirota Shun K. , Fujii Seiko , Kokami Yasushi , Fuse Kengo , Sato Hiroyuki , Tagane Shuichiro , Suyama Yoshihisa
Published: November 2023

Japan has 16 native species of the genus Hosta Tratt. (Asparagaceae). A recent study on Hosta based on field surveys and molecular phylogenetic analyses resulted in the discovery of six unknown taxa in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Island, southwestern Japan. We aimed to identify these unknown taxa. Therefore, we constructed a finely resolved phylogeny for 320 Hosta samples collected from the Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu Islands using multiplex inter-simple sequence repeat genotyping by sequencing (MIG-seq). Based on this phylogenetic analysis and related morphological observations, we describe five new species, H. longipedicellatasp. nov., H. minazukiflorasp. nov., H. polyneuronoidessp. nov., H. samukazemontanasp. nov., and H. takiminazukiflorasp. nov. and one new subspecies, H. takiminazukiflora subsp. grandissubsp. nov. In addition, we propose two new status assignments, H. tardiva subsp. densinerviacomb. and stat. nov. and H. scabrinerviastat. nov. We also propose classifying H. kikutii var. tosana as a species, H. tosana. Further studies that combine MIG-seq with careful morphological observations are needed for Hosta plants on all Japanese islands, which may result in the discovery of even more undescribed species.
La Conférence de Rome, entre souveraineté et lutte contre l’impunité
Authors: Bitti Gilbert
Published: November 2023

Si l’année 2022 marquait le vingtième anniversaire de l’entrée en vigueur du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), c’est bien l’invasion du territoire ukrainien par les forces armées russes qui propulsera de nouveau les questions de justice pénale internationale sur le devant de la scène médiatique et à une bonne place dans l’agenda d’un certain nombre de pays. C’est dans ces contextes d’effervescence qu’il revient de rappeler l’histoire de la justice pénale internationale. Une histoire qui est longue et compliquée. La complexité des négociations ayant conduit à la création de la CPI sont symptomatiques des points de tension entre désir de lutter contre l’impunité et préservation des souverainetés étatiques. Malgré ces difficultés passées mais aussi actuelles et certainement à venir, la CPI existe et est permanente.
La coopération des États avec le Bureau du Procureur de la CPI : un avant et un après l’Ukraine ?
Authors: Turlan Pascal
Published: November 2023

Avec l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie le 24 février 2022, une bascule s’est opérée sur les plans géostratégique, politique et diplomatique, mais aussi dans le domaine de la justice pénale internationale. Le sursaut constaté dans ce domaine ne concerne pas tant le travail des institutions judiciaires, dont le niveau d’engagement et la charge de travail étaient déjà très élevés, mais bien la considération qui leur est accordée par les États et l’implication des partenaires de la CPI et de son Bureau du Procureur. Tant par le soutien public affirmé et les ressources allouées que par les efforts d’entraide pénale effectués, le dynamisme renouvelé de la coopération judiciaire internationale rappelle l’importance et l’utilité du système de Rome. Reste à savoir comment passer d’un sursaut ponctuel et circonstanciel à une consolidation au-delà d’une situation donnée.
Le Mécanisme international, impartial et indépendant pour la Syrie et la coopération des États : témoignage de sa cheffe
Authors: Marchi-Uhel Catherine
Published: November 2023

Contournant les blocages du Conseil de sécurité, empêchant la saisine de la Cour pénale internationale, l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies crée en décembre 2016 un mécanisme tout à fait inédit : le Mécanisme international, impartial et indépendant chargé de faciliter les enquêtes sur les violations les plus graves du droit international commises en République arabe syrienne depuis mars 2011 et d’aider à en juger les responsables. Sa cheffe revient sur les circonstances de sa création et sa place dans le champ de la justice pénale internationale avec pour toile ce dialogue constant avec les Etats.
Le moment laboétien de Claude Lefort
Authors: Charreau Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

La lecture lefortienne du Discours de la servitude volontaire , publiée en 1976 au sein d’une influente réédition de ce classique de l’humanisme, représente une contribution majeure, tant du point de vue du corpus lefortien que de la littérature sur Étienne de La Boétie. En s’inspirant de la pratique herméneutique développée par Claude Lefort, cet article étudie d’abord la manière dont l’œuvre est travaillée par sa réception depuis le 16 e  siècle, jusqu’au point d’inflexion des années 1960-1970, qui représente un véritable « moment laboétien », marqué par la profusion des appropriations antagoniques du texte et du concept de La Boétie. Après avoir situé le travail de Lefort au sein de ce moment de crise politico-théorique et dans son propre itinéraire de pensée, il s’agit ensuite de rendre compte de la singularité de la lecture de Lefort. C’est à travers son attention au langage philosophique de La Boétie que l’interprète nous permet de penser, au-delà des actualisations incessantes du texte et des écueils de la tradition interprétative, l’inactualité persistante de ce classique de la pensée politique humaniste.
La dernière prise de parole de Claude Lefort
Authors: Mouchard Claude
Published: November 2023

« Fragilité et fécondité des démocraties » : tel fut le titre de la dernière conférence que donna Claude Lefort à la Sorbonne en juin 2009. Les remarques rassemblées dans ce texte ont été suscitées par l’écoute, puis par la (re)lecture et la publication de cette grande conférence. Ce sujet fut pour Claude Lefort, des décennies durant, inépuisable. Il s’y confronta par des lectures d’une incomparable ampleur, en même temps qu’au prix d’âpres confrontations avec les situations politiques en cours. Dans notre dangereux « temps présent » (pour reprendre le titre du dernier recueil publié de son vivant), le « travail » de pensée politique de Claude Lefort nous est – et restera – indispensable.
Growth as a Chain Reaction: its Production Function, the Three Growth Regimes and the Advanced Economies
Authors: Villemeur Alain
Published: November 2023

Un nouveau modèle de croissance endogène a été développé en réconciliant les idées de Kaldor (la croissance économique comme réaction en chaine), de Schumpeter (la destruction créatrice) et de Keynes (la demande effective) ; une nouvelle fonction de production est obtenue. A partir de ce modèle de croissance, il est démontré qu’il existe trois régimes de croissance, avec des optima caractérisés par la maximisation du retour sur l’investissement de rationalisation ou de capacité. Ces enseignements s’avèrent cohérents avec les réalités des 17 économies avancées (Européennes, Anglo-Saxonnes and Japonaise) sur la longue période 1961-2018 pour lesquelles nous disposons de données précises. Ces trois régimes de croissance reflètent des économies durant le boom économique d’après-guerre, des économies Anglo-Saxonnes très créatrices d’emplois mais aussi des économies aux faibles performances depuis les années 2000. Les fondamentaux sont également cohérents avec les caractéristiques des optima, reflétant ainsi l’objectif des entrepreneurs de maximiser le retour sur l’investissement de rationalisation ou sur l’investissement de capacité. Au sein de chaque régime de croissance, l’augmentation de la part du profit dans le revenu affaiblit la croissance du PIB et la croissance de la productivité, alors qu’elle peut améliorer la croissance de l’emploi. Codes JEL : D33, E23, E24, E25, O40
État des lieux de la situation du tabagisme en France : tendances observées et nouveaux enjeux
Authors: Obradovic Ivana , Pasquereau Anne , Spilka Stanislas , Andler Raphaël , Douchet Marc-Antoine , Guignard Romain , Beck François , Nguyen-Thanh Viêt
Published: November 2023

Cet article fait le point sur les évolutions en matière de consommation de tabac et de produits de vapotage, en France, depuis une trentaine d’années, et les enjeux qu’elles soulèvent pour les pouvoirs publics, en termes de prévention et de prise en charge des conséquences sociosanitaires. Produit d’une analyse conjointe de Santé publique France (SpF) et de l’Observatoire français des drogues et des tendances addictives (OFDT), il montre d’abord un « tournant générationnel » dans la consommation de tabac et les représentations sociales de la cigarette depuis le milieu des années 2010, avec un recul marqué de l’expérimentation parmi les adolescents, qui est devenue à la fois moins courante et plus tardive, ce qui était un des objectifs des plans nationaux de réduction du tabagisme successivement mis en place depuis 2014. Le tabagisme reste néanmoins assez stable parmi les adultes, prédominant chez les hommes, avec des écarts entre hommes et femmes qui se maintiennent depuis le début des années 2000. Au-delà du différentiel de genre, les disparités sociales de consommation restent importantes, parmi les jeunes comme à l’âge adulte. Cependant, si la prévalence du tabagisme ne progresse plus, celle du vapotage augmente, ce qui constitue un point d’attention dès lors qu’une partie de ces pratiques induit une consommation de nicotine. Cela induit également le risque d’une « renormalisation » de l’acte de fumer, qui constitue un point de vigilance des autorités sanitaires, en France comme dans d’autres pays européens. L’analyse se conclut sur la nécessité de continuer à adapter le système d’information statistique et les enquêtes qualitatives pour permettre un suivi épidémiologique de la situation qui reste performant.
Signed double Italian domination
Authors: Almulhim Ahlam
Published: November 2023

A signed double Italian dominating function (SDIDF) on a graph $ G = (V, E) $ is a function $ f $ from $ V $ to $ \{-1, 1, 2, 3\} $, satisfying (ⅰ) $ \sum_{u\in N[v]}f(u)\ge1 $ for all $ v\in V $; (ⅱ) if $ f(v) = -1 $ for some $ v\in V $, then there exists $ A\subseteq N(v) $ such that $ \sum_{u\in A}f(u)\ge3 $; and (ⅲ) if $ f(v) = 1 $ for some $ v\in V $, then there exists $ A\subseteq N(v) $ such that $ \sum_{u\in A}f(u)\ge2 $. The weight of an SDIDF $ f $ is $ \sum_{v\in V}f(v) $. The signed double Italian domination number of $ G $ is the minimum weight of an SDIDF on $ G $. In this paper, we initiated the study of signed double Italian domination and proved that the decision problem associated with the signed double Italian domination is NP-complete. We also provided tight lower and upper bounds of a signed double Italian domination number of trees, and we characterized the trees achieving these bounds. Finally, we determined the signed double Italian domination number for some well-known graphs.
Certain properties of a class of analytic functions involving the Mathieu type power series
Authors: Alenazi Abdulaziz , Mehrez Khaled
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we studied some geometric properties of a class of analytic functions related to the generalized Mathieu type power series. Furthermore, we have identified interesting consequences and some examples accompanied by graphical representations to illustrate the results achieved.
A dehazing method for flight view images based on transformer and physical priori
Authors: Ma Tian , Zhao Huimin , Qin Xue
Published: November 2023

Aiming at the problems of local dehazing distortion and incomplete global dehazing of existing algorithms in real airborne cockpit environments, a two-stage dehazing method PhysiFormer combining physical a priori with a Transformer oriented flight perspective was proposed. The first stage used synthetic pairwise data to pre-train the dehazing model. First, a pyramid pooling module (PPM) was introduced in the Transformer for multiscale feature extraction to solve the problem of poor recovery of local details, then a global context fusion mechanism was used to enable the model to better perceive global information. Finally, considering that combining the physical a priori needs to rely on the estimation of the atmosphere light, an encoding-decoding structure based on the residual blocks was used to estimate the atmosphere light, which was then used for dehazing through the atmospheric scattering model for dehazing. The second stage used real images combined with physical priori to optimize the model to better fit the real airborne environment. The experimental results show that the proposed method has better naturalness image quality evaluator (NIQE) and blind/referenceless image spatial quality evaluator (BRISQUE) indexes and exhibits the best dehazing visual effect in the tests of dense haze, non-uniform haze and real haze images, which effectively improves the problems of color distortion and haze residue.
Dynamics of an epidemic model with general incidence rate dependent on a class of disease-related contact functions
Authors: Yan Qian , Liu Xianning
Published: November 2023

Starting from the idea of constructing the standard incidence rate, we take the effective contact times of individuals in the population per unit time as a contact function, $ T(\cdot) $, which depends on the population size. Considering the influence of disease on the contact function, the influence intensity factor of the disease affected by the infected person is integrated into the nonlinear incidence rate. We propose an epidemic model with a class of disease-related contact functions. Then, we analyze the well-posedness of the solutions of the model. By using the next generation matrix method, we get the basic reproduction number $ \mathcal{R}_0 $. We find that the existence and stability of the equilibria are not only related to $ \mathcal{R}_0 $, but also to the intensity of the disease affected for the infected person, $ \eta $, and the contact function, $ T(\cdot) $. We obtain some stability results under different assumptions about the contact function. Finally, we use MATLAB to simulate the system for several different contact functions. The numerical simulation results agree with our qualitative study. At the same time, we also prove that the system may have a Hopf bifurcation when the contact function $ T(\cdot) $ satisfies some corresponding conditions.
Tightlacing and Abusive Normative Address
Authors: Edlich Alexander , Archer Alfred
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we introduce a distinctive kind of psychological abuse we call Tightlacing. We begin by presenting four examples and argue that there is a distinctive form of abuse in these examples that cannot be captured by our existing moral categories. We then outline our diagnosis of this distinctive form of abuse. Tightlacing consists in inducing a mistaken self-conception in others that licenses overburdening demands on them such that victims apply those demands to themselves. We discuss typical Tightlacing strategies and argue that Tightlacing typically is manipulative. Typical tightlacers will be motivated by a strong desire to suppress a kind of behaviour on the victim’s part. We will then differentiate Tightlacing from a related and widely discussed form of psychological abuse, Gaslighting. While Gaslighting focuses on the victim’s epistemic capacities and typically serves to insulate the abuser from potential dissent, Tightlacing focuses on the kind of person the victim is and typically serves to insulate the abuser from confronting ways of behaviour they cannot cope with. While Gaslighting targets the victim’s epistemic self-trust, Tightlacing targets their basic sense of who they are and their sense of entitlement to conduct themselves as who they really are. We finish by diagnosing the wrong-making features of Tightlacing, arguing that Tightlacing, among many secondary wrongs, makes the victim complicit in a denial of their rights as well as an erasure of who they are.
Subjective Facts about Consciousness
Authors: Lipman Martin A.
Published: November 2023

The starting point of this paper is the thought that the phenomenal appearances that accompany mental states are somehow only there, or only real, from the standpoint of the subject of those mental states. The world differs across subjects in terms of which appearances obtain. Not only are subjects standpoints across which the world varies, subjects are standpoints that we can moreover ‘adopt’ in our own theorizing about the world (or stand back from). The picture that is suggested by these claims has an appeal but is at the same time obscure and stands in need of regimentation. This paper explores and motivates a metaphysical account of what it is for subjects to be standpoints, what it is to adopt standpoints in our representations and, most importantly, how these notions might help us better understand the subjective character of conscious mental states. Some well-known observations by Thomas Nagel serve as starting points and the paper concludes by revisiting Nagel’s argument for the inevitable incompleteness of objective accounts of mental states, which will be reframed in terms of the central commitments of the proposed framework.
Reconceiving Murdochian Realism
Authors: Mason Cathy
Published: November 2023

It can be tempting to read Iris Murdoch as subscribing to the same position as standard contemporary moral realists. Her language is often similar to theirs and they share some key commitments, most importantly the rejection of the fact-value dichotomy. However, it is a mistake to assume that her realism amounts to the same thing theirs does. In this paper I offer a sketch of her alternative conception of realism, which centres on the idea that truth and reality are fundamentally ethical concepts. For Murdoch, I suggest, realism is a matter of doing justice to the objects one is confronted with—something that cannot be understood except in ethical terms.
Sibling Relationship and Communication Disorders
Authors: Panchakshari Abhishek Budiguppe , Siddaraju Girish K.
Published: November 2023

Sibling relationships are one of the most influential relationships, and they last for a lifetime. The dynamics of the relationship would evolve with respect to time. In the initial years of years of life, the relationship is filled with jealousy, competition, and rivalry; however, this relationship would turn more cordial. The dynamics of relationships are quite different if one of the children (siblings) has a communication disorder. The attention of the parents would be channelized on the target child with communication disorder, this would elicit negative feelings in the less attended sibling. In addition to this, the sibling can face humiliation, shame, and embarrassment caused due to their sibling, this can strain the relationship further. The current book chapter discusses the evolvement of sibling relationships with time, potential variables influencing sibling dynamics, and sibling relationships in communication disorders. It also discusses the sibling relationship involving some specific disorders like autism, intellectual disability, and stuttering.
Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach in Children and Adolescents' Mental Health
Authors: Sahu Anamika , Manohar Harshini , Gupta Preeti
Published: November 2023

In clinical and community settings, youth generally present with high rates of comorbidity and rapid developmental change, requiring the clinician's attention to manage multiple facets of the disorder. Though evidence-based treatments (EBTs) have been developed for young people and have shown promising results, these EBTs do not usually guide how to deal with associated comorbid conditions. Meanwhile, transdiagnostic treatment approachs (TTA) go beyond the diagnosis and address shared mechanisms across disorders. TTA takes multidimensional action to support youth through eclectic treatment strategies. This chapter summarizes the complexities associated with child and adolescent mental health, transdiagnostic processes underlying youth psychopathology, and the need for transdiagnostic intervention over disorder-specific treatment. Furthermore, it gives a snapshot of transdiagnostic intervention protocols and advocates for more methodologically rigorous evidence.
Empowering Families
Authors: Singha Ranjit , Singha Surjit
Published: November 2023

This chapter examines the importance of family involvement in infant and adolescent psychological practices and interventions. It emphasizes the significance of involving families in the therapeutic process, which leads to enhanced treatment outcomes, increased parent and carer satisfaction, and a higher probability of long-term success. It discusses evidence-based interventions that effectively engage and empower parents and carers, such as parent education, family therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy. Despite the numerous advantages, family involvement may face cultural differences, language barriers, stigma, and lack of awareness. Mental health professionals must adopt culturally sensitive approaches, combat stigma, and provide ongoing support and education to surmount these obstacles. When families are actively involved and empowered, they establish a strong support network beyond therapy sessions, promoting resilience and positive change for the child's development and well-being.
Socio-demographic and lifestyle predictors of high adiposity among primary school children aged 8-9 years in the Colombo Municipal area
Authors: Thillan Kalaichelvi , Lanerolle Pulani , Thoradeniya Tharanga , Samaranayake Dulani , Wickramasinghe Pujitha
Published: November 2023

Background: Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors have an impact on the prevalence of obesity. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and lifestyle predictors associated with high body fat in 8 to 9-year-old primary school children.Methods: Data used in the present analysis were derived from a case-control study, where cases (percentage body fat- males >28.6% and females >33.7%, N=160; males=81) and controls (percentage body fat- males ≤ 28.6% and females ≤33.7%, N=164; males=80) were recruited from primary schools in the Colombo Municipal area. Anthropometry and body composition were measured, and socio-demographic, dietary and physical activity data were collected. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed and adjusted odd ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.Results: High body fat was associated with high birth weight (females-AOR 10.57 95%CI 1.65-67.84), high household income (males-AOR 3.20 95%CI 1.25- 8.20), unhealthy snacking (>2/day) (females-AOR 3.16 95%CI 1.12-8.90), unhealthy snacking in the school environment (males-AOR 3.20 95%CI 1.28-8.00), high consumption of sweetened carbonated beverages (females-AOR 6.57 95%CI 1.88-22.92), low levels of vigorous intensity activities (<3 times/week) (males-AOR 3.48 95%CI 1.32-9.21, females-AOR 2.92 95%CI 1.13-7.52), screen time (>2hours/day) (males-AOR 8.97 95%CI 2.59-31.09, females-AOR 11.22 95%CI 4.24-29.64) and non-screen activities (>2hous/day) (females-AOR 3.81 95%CI 1.35-10.77).Conclusion: Birth weight, household income, unhealthy snacking, consumption of sweetened carbonated beverage, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviours were the major predictors of high body fat in this study population.
Pedagogical changes in undergraduate medicine in the new normal – what should remain and what should not?
Authors: Katulanda Prasad , Samarathunga Thilina
Published: November 2023

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Macroamylasemia as a Rare Cause of Hyperamylasemia: A Case Report
Authors: Al-Johani Wejdan M.
Published: November 2023

Macroamylasemia is a rare condition characterized by the formation of an amylase–globulin complex that is too large to be readily excreted by the kidneys and leads to elevated serum amylase levels. It is a benign condition lacking severe signs and symptoms that does not require treatment. This paper presents a case of a middle-aged man with unexplained elevated serum amylase levels. Despite an initially elevated triglyceride level, clinical findings, laboratory test results, and radiological findings were not suggestive of pancreatitis. The ratio of renal amylase clearance to creatinine clearance was calculated at <1%, consistent with macroamylasemia. No specific treatment was given, and he was monitored periodically. Nevertheless, macroamylasemia is a diagnostic challenge because of the need to differentiate it from other causes of hyperamylasemia to avoid unnecessary tests and treatments.
Athletic Training Students’ Mental Health Recognition and Referral Skills, Part 1: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Anderson Alyssa S. , Pitney William A. , Armstrong Kirk J. , Kinslow Beth
Published: November 2023

Context

The increased prevalence of mental health conditions and athletic training education’s heightened focus on behavioral and mental health necessitate an examination of teaching techniques for this material. This study explores the impact of virtual pedagogical strategies on athletic training students’ knowledge and confidence with mental health recognition and referral to help educators determine best practices for content delivery.

Objective

This study examined the effect of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on students’ knowledge and confidence in mental health recognition and referral. The impact of group allocation (standardized patient [SP] encounters, case-based learning [CBL], and control) on these outcomes was also assessed.

Design

Randomized controllled trial portion from a sequential, explanatory mixed-methods design.

Setting

Online learning environment.

Patients or Other Participants

Convenience sample of 70 students (25 men, 44 women, 1 nonbinary; aged 23.38 ± 2.27 years) from Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education-accredited graduate-level professional athletic training programs.

Intervention(s)

All participants completed MHFA training followed by either no intervention, an SP encounter, or CBL activity.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Mental health recognition and referral skills as measured by an electronic knowledge assessment and self-reported confidence scale whose content validity were established by an expert panel.

Results

A mixed-model analysis of variance showed significant improvement from pretest to posttest for both knowledge and confidence [knowledge: F(1,67) = 70.31, P < .001; confidence: F(1,67) = 206.41, P < .001]. This relationship was similar among all 3 groups. No significant difference in knowledge or confidence was found between the control, SP, and CBL groups.

Conclusions

With the increased need to care for patients’ behavioral and mental health, professional athletic training programs and continuing education should consider incorporating MHFA training to improve content knowledge and confidence in skills. While no numerical difference between the groups was shown by this study, supplementation with simulation through CBL or SP encounters provides an opportunity for application specific to athletic training practice, which may help reinforce concepts and enhance clinical readiness.
Thoughts on China’s contemporary religious relationship: Discussion in view of current theories
Authors: Zhang Zhigang
Published: November 2023

How to deal with the ever more complex religious relationships is not only a significant issue for Chinese central government and the Communist Party but also a cutting-edge topic for the religious academy at home and abroad. Based on the review of the latest internationally acknowledged four theoretical orientations, namely religious market model, religious ecological model, religious compatibilism, and religious praxism, this article proposes an innovated framework, positive orientating theory of Chinese religious relations. The author intends to explore more active thoughts on theories and policies that would particularly reflect on and align with the typical characteristics of religious relationships in Chinese context.Contribution: Based on the review of the latest internationally acknowledged four theoretical orientations, namely religious market model, religious ecological model, religious compatibilism, and religious praxism, this article proposes an innovated framework, positive orientating theory of Chinese religious relations.