bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Path to Noonomy: The Main Direction for Global Development
Authors: Bodrunov Sergey D. ,   Free Economic Society of Russia
Published: July 2024

The issues of global development of humanity in the conditions of civilizational transformation are considered. Against the background of political and economic transformation associated with the shift of power centers to the global South, a transformation of human takes place. It is driven by the challenges associated with growing needs with limited resources. In the context of exacerbation of global problems, the coordination of private and public interests is of particular relevance. The solution to the problem is seen in the development trajectory towards a new industrial society of the second generation and further – to noonomy, in the transition from economic human to noohuman, aimed at creating a world of values of a more humanistic culture. The kick for technological knowledge can only be given by a changed person, a creative person, that is ready to comprehend new knowledge (including in the field of scientific and technical progress) and spiritual development. The following are considered as components of the path to noonomy: technological progress, diffusion of ownership, socialization of society and solidarity. The correlation of noonomy with the Chinese concept of a community of common destiny for mankind is emphasized.
Zu einem Christlichen Gottseligen […] leben geführet
Authors: Kuhl Uta
Published: July 2024

Da Frauen in der Geschichte aus vielen Lebensbereichen verdrängt wurden, was sich in der schriftlichen Überlieferung niederschlug, bieten Werke der bildenden Kunst einen aufschlussreichen Zugang zu ihrer Arbeit. Denn die
Förderung von Kunst und Künstlern bot Frauen Handlungsspielräume, die ihnen in anderen Bereichen nicht offenstanden. Häufiger als in schriftlichen Quellen belegt, waren fürstliche Frauen an repräsentativen Baumaßnahmen
beteiligt - auch an der Errichtung oder Ausstattung von Hofkapellen, wie ausgewählte Beispiele aus Schleswig-Holstein und Dänemark zeigen. Die Schlosskirche in Sønderborg ist bis heute als ›Kapelle der Königin Dorothea‹
bekannt. In ihrer heutigen Form geht sie weitgehend auf die Umbauten der Königin Dorothea von Sachsen-Lauenburg zwischen 1568 und 1570 zurück. Die Hofkapelle von Schloss Gottorf wurde um 1590 im Rahmen des von Herzog
Adolf begonnenen Umbaus des Nordflügels errichtet. Die Wappen Adolfs und seiner Gemahlin Christine von Hessen über dem Eingang deuten darauf hin, dass die Herzogin bei der Ausstattung der Gottorfer Kapelle nach dem Tod
Herzog Adolfs eine wichtige Rolle spielte. Als Witwen haben Frauen einen größeren Handlungsspielraum. Das Wirken von Herzogin Auguste ist besonders in ihrem Witwensitz, dem Schloss Husum, sichtbar, wo sie zunächst eine
Schlosskapelle errichten ließ. Der Herzogin Maria Elisabeth wird das Husumer Hofgesangbuch von 1676 zugeschrieben.
Weibliche Macht im Porträt
Authors: Borges Sophie
Published: July 2024

Der Beitrag untersucht die Porträts Katharinas der Großen (Herzogin von Holstein 1762-1773) und anderer Fürstinnen aus dem Hause Romanow-Holstein-Gottorf in der Porträtsammlung von Schloss Eutin, insbesondere im Hinblick
auf die Manifestation weiblicher Macht und weiblicher Netzwerke in Porträtbildern. Die große Porträtsammlung von Schloss Eutin ist ein junges Forschungsfeld. Der Beitrag gibt einen ersten Überblick über mögliche
Forschungsperspektiven, um Einblicke in die Entstehung dieser Sammlung, ihre strategische Bedeutung für das Haus Oldenburg/Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf und die Entwicklung der Galerie über die Jahrhunderte zu gewinnen.
Der Beitrag zeigt, dass unter den vielen möglichen Forschungsansätzen die Fragen nach weiblichen Netzwerken und weiblicher Repräsentation von Macht in der Porträtgalerie von besonderem Interesse sind.
The Role of District Learning Support Officials in the Application of Concessions to Learners with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Morelle Mokwena , Bila Sindisa
Published: July 2024

The dawn of democratic South Africa witnessed transformation in the education system where policy were developed to ensure education that cater all learners irrespective of their diverse abilities. Through the constitution post-1994 education policies ensures equitable access to education for all learners irrespective of their differences.The study intends to explore the role played by district based support team (DBST) in the application of learners identified with learning barriers in inclusive schools. The study was conducted in Matlosana local education office (MLEO), where qualitative study approach was employed. Participants were selected as personnel in the district office, teachers as people responsible for the implementation of inclusive education in inclusive schools, school based support team, departmental heads as people managing the implementation of inclusive education in schools. All participants were selected from four inclusive schools in Matlosana local education office. In this study data was collected through the use of semi structured interviews and video recorded.
Plagiarism Detection using iThenticate Software: An Experience
Authors: Susheela P.
Published: July 2024

The main purpose of this paper to discuss the practical guidelines for detecting plagiarism using iThenticate Software is commendable. Plagiarism detection is crucial in maintaining academic and research integrity, and providing a step-by-step procedure using iThenticate adds practical value to the academic community.
Respondents Personal Information as Predictors to the Factors that Influence Academic Performance of Learners
Authors: Durog Elvie M.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study was to determine which of the respondents profile information best predicts the academic performance among learners. A total of 100 learners were selected using the random sampling technique in Binugao National High School in Davao City, Region XI. The study utilized a descriptive- correlation design. An adapted survey questionnaires were utilized which centered on respondents personal information and academic performance. Percentage, Mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis were used as statistical tools of the study. Results revealed on the percentage of respondent profile information among learners in terms of gender, age and parental annual income is 100 percent. The extent of academic performance among learners in terms of student related factor is mostly extensive; in terms of school related factor is sometimes extensive; in terms of home related factor is sometimes extensive; and in terms of teacher related factor is sometimes extensive. Clearly, the findings inferred a strong significant relationship between the respondent profile information and academic performance among learners. Based on the result of the analysis, the respondent profile information namely: gender, age and parental annual income predicts academic performance of the learners by registering a p-value of .001 which is less than .05 in the level of significance. This leads to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Further, the result indicates that for every unit increase in three facets of respondent profile information, the academic performance among learners will also increase by 3.498 holding other factors constant.
Driver Drowsiness Detection using MATLAB
Authors: Viraktamath S. V. , Majjigudda Disha , Peshwe Vaishnavi , Telsang Navami
Published: July 2024

Driver drowsiness is critical toroad accidents and fatalities worldwide. Various systems utilizing image processing, computer vision, and machine learning techniques have been proposed to address this. This paper consolidates the findings from few relevant studies focusing on drowsiness detection in drivers. The proposed systems aim to detect signs of drowsiness, such as eye closure and facial expressions, and issue timely alerts to prevent accidents. By analyzing these studies, thispaper provides insights into the methodologies, challenges, and advancements in drowsiness detection technology, paving the way for more robust and effective systems in the future.
Ecoanatomical Affiliation of Halophyte in Hydrocarbon Polluted Sites in Parts of Bodo Coastal Creeks, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: T. Mojuetan, , F.B.G. Tanee, , Wosu, N.L Edwin-
Published: July 2024

The increasing demand for energy supply and revenue has led to an ever increasing oil exploration and exploitation in parts of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. This has also led to an increase in hydrocarbon pollution leading to the destruction of the plant and animal ecosystems in parts of Rivers State. This study was aimed at investigating the impact of hydrocarbon pollution on the stem and root anatomy of a special group of plants- “Halophytes” present in polluted and unpolluted areas of Bodo Creek, Gokana in Ogoni land Rivers State. The result reveal diverse structural aberrations and challenges involving the species inability to pick up stains thereby limiting the clarity of focus, conversion of air/intercellular spaces into vacuoles filled with oil, rearrangement of the vascular bundles, thickening of the sclerenchyma cells, damage of vital parts of stem and root tissues as well as shrinkage and detachment of cortex from the epidermis leading to the reduction of the air compartments. All these are the anatomical distortion associated with the impact on hydrocarbon pollution on the internal structures of these halophytes when compared with the structures of sections in the controlled unpolluted site.
The Prospects of AfCFTA in Promoting Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Africa
Authors: Touray Katim , Nyanga Sesha
Published: July 2024

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) functions as a boost for Africa's economic development by enhancing intra-African trade. This is because trade is an engine of growth and development. For the fact that most African nations that are located within the same region engage in similar and competitive production, the ensuing economic cooperation and trade exchanges not only have the promise of increasing trade but also stimulating other ancillary economic activities, creating new job opportunities, speeding up economic growth, promote the standard of living, and promote economic development. However, AfCFTA's record has not been very impressive. The main obstacles to intra- regional commerce among African countries include heavy reliance on trade in primary goods, high product and market concentration of exports, and inadequate regional manufacturing networks. This study therefore examines continental economic trends and Intra African Trade: Prospects for African Continental Free Trade Area. The study adopted qualitative methods of data collection and analysis and the comparative theory of integration. The study found that the low level of trade diversification implicated the capacity of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to achieve improved intra-regional trade performances in Africa. African countries maintain as much as 77% export specialization, with higher external/world trade at 84.6 percent of their total import and export trade. The study recommended that Governments should invest in infrastructure development, including building roads, railways, ports, and airports, as well as improving access to electricity and broadband. Governments should adopt modern trade facilitation measures such as electronic customs systems, single window platforms, and risk management techniques and should align their technical regulations and norms with global best practices and standards, as those created by appropriate international standard-setting organisations like the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
The Perception of Information Technology (Social-Media) in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): A SWOT Analysis
Authors: Nuri Siti Nuran , Nurita Andriani
Published: July 2024

The trend of digitalization is affecting commerce around the world.  Previously traditional marketing methods have now been integrated into the digital world. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is important for carrying out business activities, especially in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This study aims to analyze the use of social media as a marketing tool for MSMEs in Bangkalan District. The method used is SWOT analysis (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat). Qualitative data in the form of questions asked to research respondents using a questionnaire with 30 respondents from MSMEs in Bangkalan District, then the data is quantified so that it can be analyzed more deeply. The results obtained by MSMEs in utilizing social media as a marketing medium based on the SWOT quadrant diagram are in quadrant I, which means that the strategy used is a growth strategy, namely the SO strategy. This strategy uses strengths to take advantage of opportunities that exist in MSMEs. The implementations are to use various social media platforms effectively, increase the intensity of marketing/promotion through good cooperation with influencers for endorsement content, market development to e-commerce, strengthen or maintain existing relationships with consumers, maintain product and service quality, create interactive, entertaining, emotional, and informative content.
Pengaruh Budaya Kerja dan Iklim Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. Korin Technomic Cirebon
Authors: Furqon Muhammad , Wiwin Winarsih
Published: July 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai pengaruh budaya kerja dan iklim kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT Korin Technomic Cirebon. Data dikumpulkan melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 74 karyawan di PT Korin Technomic. Data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS Statistic Versi 23. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang telah divalidasi dan direliabilitasi oleh pihak sesuai kriteria pada sampel yang diteliti. Metode analisis data mencakup analisis deskriptif, analisis korelasi, serta uji hipotesis regresi linear berganda.
Hasil dari riset didapatkan, budaya kerja secara individu berdampak positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, begitu pula dengan iklim kerja. Secara keseluruhan, budaya kerja dan iklim kerja bersma-sama memberikan dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.
 
Keywords: budaya kerja, iklim kerja, kinerja karyawan
 
Abstract: This study analyzes the effects of work culture and work climate on employee performance at PT Korin Technomic Cirebon. Data was collected through the distribution of questionnaires to 74 employees at PT Korin Technomic. The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics Version 23. The method of data collection utilized validated and reliable questionnaires as per the criteria set by the relevant parties for the sample under study. Data analysis methods included descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression hypothesis testing.
The research findings indicated that individual work culture had a positive and significant impact on employee performance, as did the work climate. Overall, both work culture and work climate together had a positive and significant impact on employee performance.
 
Keywords: work culture, work climate, employee performance
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Program Perbaikan Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (RUTILAHU) Bagi Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR) di Kawasan Wisata Kabupaten Pangandaran
Authors: Yuyun Taufik  , Santy Sriharyati
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi pelaksanaan program perbaikan rumah tidak layak huni (rutilahu) bagi masyarakat berpenghasilan rendah (MBR) di Kawasan Wisata Kabupaten Pangandaran.  Penelitian ini memfokuskan tentang evaluasi pelaksanaan program perbaikan rutilahu di Kabupaten Pangandaran, dimana pada tahun 2019 Kabupaten Pangandaran memperoleh 820 unit rumah yang diperbaiki atau 820 KK yang merupakan Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah. Populasi penelitian ini, difokuskan kepada penerima bantuan, sampel yang terpilih sebanyak 100 sampel dan stakeholder yang terkait.
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara terstruktur menggunakan kuesioner dan melakukan wawancara mendalam kepada tim pelaksana kegiatan. Pada tahap pengolahan data menggunakan SPSS.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Program Perbaikan Rumah Tidak Layak Huni sangat membantu, jelas sangat efektif untuk penuntasan rumah tidak layak huni, hal ini ditunjukan bahwa skor rata-rata dari evaluasi pelaksanaan perbaikan rumah tidak layak huni sebesar 3,84 yang berarti tinggi/setuju dan pemerintah daerahpun tidak lelah berhenti untuk mengusulkan program ini.
Dari penelitian ini, bahwa pentingnya evaluasi pelaksanaan program perbaikan rutilahu di Kabupaten Pangandaran dan menjadi perhatian penting bagi stakeholder terkait dalam menangani permasalahan rumah tidak layak huni serta dapat memberikan rekomendasi terhadap perbaikan kedepannya.
Promosi Kredit Usaha Rakyat Di Massa Pandemi Covid19 Pada PT BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (PERSERO) TBK KC Soreang”
Authors: Hamdani
Published: July 2024

Promosi merupakan komunikasi yang dilaksanakan perusahaan kepada konsumen yang memuat informasi, membujuk, dan mempengaruhi konsumen, dengan tujuan meningkatkan volume penjualan dengan menarik minat konsumen dalam mengambil keputusan membeli di perusahaan tersebut. Penelitian yang dituangkan dalam tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pelaksanaan Promosi Kredit Usaha Rakyat di Massa Pandemi Covid-19 pada PT. Bank BRI (Persero), Tbk KC Soreang Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif yang menjelaskan dan menggambarkan mengenai Pelaksanaan, kendala dan solusi yang dilakukan dalam pelaksanaan Promosi Kredit Usaha Rakyat di Massa Pandemi Covid-19 pada PT. Bank BRI (Persero), Tbk KC Soreang Setelah melakukan analisa dan pembahasan masalah, penulis memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa pelaksanaan Pelaksanaan Promosi Kredit Usaha Rakyat di Massa Pandemi Covid-19 pada PT. Bank BRI (Persero), Tbk KC Soreang sudah berjalan dengan cukup baik, namun terdapat hambatan-hambatan yang harus diperbaiki agar dapat meningkatkan kerja.
Pengaruh Business Intelligence, Pembelajaran Jaringan, dan Inovasi Terhadap Kinerja Startup
Authors: Novianti Indah Putri  , Puji Pramesti  , Rita Komalasari  , Zen Munawar
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengusulkan model untuk menyelidiki efek langsung dari Business Intelligence (BI) pada kinerja, dan efek tidak langsung, melalui pembelajaran jaringan (NL) dan inovasi (INNOV). Investigasi didasarkan pada sampel 228 startup dari berbagai negara Eropa. Kami mengeksplorasi hubungan tersebut menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling. Hasil studi ini menunjukkan efek positif di antara variabel yang berbeda dan kami dapat menyimpulkan bahwa kapasitas Business Intelligence berdampak pada pembelajaran jaringan, inovasi, dan kinerja. Dari temuan ini, dapat dikatakan bahwa beberapa perhatian harus disesuaikan dengan kapasitas intelijen bisnis di perusahaan rintisan, mengingat dampaknya terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Selain itu, efek pembelajaran jaringan melalui BI signifikan dan menghadirkan pengaruh positif dalam kinerja. Karena startup biasanya berjuang dengan kekurangan sumber daya dan tim menghadapi banyak tuntutan perhatian, tampaknya mengusulkan praktik intelijen bisnis merupakan tantangan baru untuk diatasi, tetapi karena informasi merupakan sumber daya utama untuk pengambilan keputusan yang lebih baik dapat membuahkan hasil.
SupSpec: A Python Package for Measuring the Doppler Shifts of Supernova Spectral Lines
Authors: Linhart Nahum , Yao Ivy , Yadavalli S. Karthik
Published: July 2024

Here we present an open-source Python package, SupSpec, which aids in finding the velocity structure of spectral features throughout supernova (SN) ejecta. This code is designed to require minimal user interaction and can ingest an arbitrarily large number of spectra. By fitting a Gaussian distribution to the spectral sequence of a single SN over time, it finds the “velocity structure”—the evolution of the velocity of a specific absorption feature over time. SupSpec is available on GitHub and on Zenodo.
System features of fast sodium reactors in a two-component structure of nuclear power generating
Authors: Troyanov Vladimir M. , Gulevich Andrey V. , Gurskaya Olga S. , Dekusar Viktor M. , Eliseev Vladimir A. , Korobeynikov Valeriy V. , Moseev Andrey L.
Published: July 2024

The stepwise conversion of Russian nuclear power industry to a two-component nuclear energy system (NES) with thermal and fast reactors in a single closed NFC allows a number of deferred system problems of modern power industry to be solved, such as accumulation of spent fuel from thermal reactors and spent fuel repatriated from foreign Russian-designed NPPs; inefficient use of highly limited raw uranium inventories; recycling of minor actinides and other long-lived high-level waste accumulated in the course of thermal reactors’ operation. The paper examines the fundamental capabilities of two-component NES, which appear due to the availability of commercial fast neutron sodium reactors. Due to the synergistic development of thermal and fast reactors, it is expected to achieve an economic effect associated with introduction of new fuel services in the nuclear energy system, such as production of plutonium and improvement of its isotopic composition for thermal reactors, transmutation of “external” minor actinides, production of isotopes for various purposes, production of hydrogen, etc. The expansion of Russia’s export opportunities is also being considered, it can be done through fuel supply for both power units built in compliance with Russian technologies and foreign power units with MOX fuel. In this approach, it is important to analyze the economy of the whole system, where fast reactors, due to their inherent surplus of neutrons, perform the functions required to the entire NES, rather than to analyze the technical and economic indicators of individual reactors. The article makes a preliminary technical and economic assessment of such system functions provided by fast sodium reactors. It is shown that fast and thermal reactors operating together in a two-component nuclear energy system, with the same electrical power and similar technical and economic indicators, can significantly reduce the necessary infrastructure costs and/or generate additional income, thereby reducing the specific levelized cost of electricity production.
Advanced development of nuclear power as a factor in ensuring sustainable development of humanity
Authors: Podchufarov Andrey Yu. , Galkina Anastasia N. , Vanina Svetlana S.
Published: July 2024

The future of nuclear power has been widely discussed by the scientific community and the public, which is explained by the high potential of peaceful nuclear technologies in providing mankind with affordable energy, preserving the climate, developing industry, medicine, science, and education. The materials of the study are devoted to assessing the impact of nuclear power on modern challenges and achieving indicators that are reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals. The paper uses the provisions of the intersystem interaction theory, system models for managing basic target indicators, methods of correlation, regression, autoregression analysis. The study confirmed the positive impact of nuclear power on the integral indicators of sustainable development. Considering the resource constraints, the preferred scenario for nuclear power development was substantiated, and its impact on achieving the integral indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals was assessed.
Integrative taxonomic study of mononchid nematodes from riparian habitats in Bulgaria. I. Genera Mononchus Bastian, 1865 and Coomansus Jairajpuri & Khan, 1977 with the description of Mononchus pseudoaquaticus sp. nov. and a key to the species of Mononchus
Authors: Altash Stela , Kostadinova Aneta , Peneva Vlada
Published: July 2024

The species diversity of the genera Mononchus Bastian, 1865 and Coomansus Jairajpuri & Khan, 1977 was assessed in a study of the mononchid nematodes from a wide range of riparian habitats in Bulgaria. Four species were identified based on morphological and morphometric data: Coomansus parvus (de Man, 1880), Mononchus truncatus Bastian, 1865, Mononchus pseudoaquaticussp. nov., and Mononchus sp. The first three species were characterised both morphologically and molecularly (18S and 28S rRNA gene sequences) and the integration of these data and phylogenetic analyses provided support for their distinct species status. This paper provides detailed descriptions, morphometric data for multiple species populations, drawings and photomicrographs, and the first taxonomically verified sequences for C. parvus (n = 6), M. truncatus (sensu stricto) (n = 4) and M. pseudoaquaticussp. nov. (n = 3). Comparative sequence and phylogenetic analyses suggested that the utility of the 18S rRNA gene for species delimitation is rather limited at least for some species complexes within the genus Mononchus. At the generic and suprageneric level, the 18S and 28S rDNA phylogenies both recovered the three genera represented by two or more species (Mononchus, Mylonchulus, and Parkellus) as monophyletic with strong support, the Mononchidae as paraphyletic, the Anatonchidae as monophyletic, and there was no support for a sister-group relationship between Mylonchulus and Mononchus. A key to the species of Mononchus is provided to facilitate the identification of the currently recognised 31 species.
Revalidated after having been described more than a century ago: Calamaria berezowskii Günther, 1896 (Squamata, Colubridae) from Sichuan, Southwestern China
Authors: Liang Ya-Ting , Huang Zi-Dan , Ding Li , Vogel Gernot , Ananjeva Natalia B. , Orlov Nikolai L. , Shi Sheng-Chao , Wu Zheng-Jun , Chen Ze-Ning
Published: July 2024

The reed snakes of the genus Calamaria Boie, 1827 are one of the largest groups of Asian snakes, distributed from northeast India to the Maluku Islands of east Indonesia. Recent research on the genus in China has revealed that the species diversity of the group was underestimated. In this study, morphological comparisons and mitochondrial DNA analysis revealed that a junior synonym of C. pavimentata Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854 — Calamaria berezowskii Günther, 1896 is valid, hence we redescribed and recovered the validity of C. berezowskii. This species can be distinguished from other congeners by the combination of the following characters: four supralabials; one preocular; rostral shield width larger than height; mental not touching anterior chin shields; eye diameter less than the distance from eye to mouth edge; less than 1/2 of the posterior chin shield meets in the midline; dorsal scales reduced to six rows at tail; indistinct light ring present in the nuchal region or a more or less distinct yellowish collar. Phylogenetically, this species is sister to C. pavimentata, with significant genetic differences (0.190) on mitochondrial gene Cyt b.
Blumer ou l’interaction « à fleur de peau »
Authors: Le Breton David
Published: July 2024

L’auteur retrace à grands traits l’apport de Blumer pour la théorie et la méthodologie en sciences sociales. L’interactionnisme blumérien, avec sa filiation à Simmel, introduit la dimension du sens et de l’interprétation au sein des interactions entre acteurs sociaux dans un monde complexe et mouvant.
L’« analyse de variables » en sociologie
Authors: Blumer Herbert , Lacaze Lionel
Published: July 2024

Il s'agit d'un examen critique des lacunes et les limites de la recherche empirique en sociologie, qui « cherche à réduire la vie de groupe à des variables et à leurs relations ». « [L’]analyse de variables » omet le processus d'interprétation et de définition qui se déroule dans l'interaction sociale et qui donne son caractère essentiel à la vie de groupe. Le point de vue de l’unité agissante échappe aux prémisses logiques de l'analyse de variables.
Nonlinear mixed type product $ [\mathscr{K}, \mathscr{F}]_\ast \odot \mathscr{D} $ on $ \ast $-algebras
Authors: Nisar Junaid , Alsuraiheed Turki , Rehman Nadeem ur
Published: July 2024

Let $ \mathcal{A} $ be a unital $ \ast $-algebra containing a non-trivial projection. In this paper, we prove that if a map $ \Omega $ : $ \mathcal{A} $ $ \to $ $ \mathcal{A} $ such that

   \begin{document}$ \begin{equation} \nonumber \Omega( [ \mathscr{K}, \mathscr{F}]_\ast \odot \mathscr{D}) = [\Omega(\mathscr{K}), \mathscr{F}]_\ast \odot \mathscr{D} + [ \mathscr{K}, \Omega (\mathscr{F})]_\ast \odot \mathscr{D} + [ \mathscr{K}, \mathscr{F}]_\ast \odot \Omega (\mathscr{D}), \end{equation} $\end{document}

where $ [\mathscr{K}, \mathscr{F}]_{\ast} = \mathscr{K}\mathscr{F}- \mathscr{F}\mathscr{K}^\ast $ and $ \mathscr{K} \odot \mathscr{F} = \mathscr{K}^\ast \mathscr{F}+ \mathscr{F}\mathscr{K}^\ast $ for all $ \mathscr{K}, \mathscr{F}, \mathscr{D} \in \mathcal{A}, $ then $ \Omega $ is an additive $ \ast $-derivation. Furthermore, we extend its results on factor von Neumann algebras, standard operator algebras and prime $ \ast $-algebras. Additionally, we provide an example illustrating the existence of such maps.
Cinémas politiques, lecture esthétique
Authors: Jaudon Raphaël
Published: July 2024

Le cinéma politique ne cesse de résister à la possibilité d’une définition claire et unique malgré les nombreux travaux d’histoire et de théorie du cinéma qui lui sont consacrés. Il n’y a pas un mais des cinémas politiques, parfois très éloignés dans leur conception de l’engagement. Ce livre propose un panorama des manières d’envisager les relations entre cinéma et politique. Il mobilise pour cela des œuvres d’époques et de styles variés : cinéma social ou militant, fictions ou documentaires, films historiques, propagande, etc. L’auteur, en s’écartant des discours majoritaires existants, affirme la nécessité d’une lecture esthétique du cinéma politique. L’ouvrage s’articule autour de cinq thèses (Ce n’est pas le film qui est politique, mais la lecture qui en est faite – Toute poli­tique a son esthétique – Le cinéma et la politique se posent mutuellement des problèmes – Le film est une action – Le cinéma politique n’existe pas), qui sont autant de propositions pour repenser les qualités politiques des films, leur poten­tiel de subversion, et en fin de compte, leur capacité à transformer le monde.
Lectures hispaniques d’un historien
Authors: Chartier Roger
Published: July 2024

Témoignage d’un parcours intellectuel de réflexion sur le livre à l’époque moderne, au fil des lectures de textes de fiction en langue espagnole, et des liens tissés avec des hispanistes français ainsi que des spécialistes espagnols, portugais et ibéro-américains.
A Civilização e a raça como destino
Authors: Schwarcz Lilia Moritz
Published: July 2024

Este artigo propõe provocar uma reflexão sobre o uso do termo «civilização», do ponto de vista da antropologia. O termo não pode ser desconectado de um processo colonizador de séculos, também na América ibérica. Através do exempo do Brasil – Colônia, Império e na primeira metade do século XX, na República – discute-se como a ideia de «civilização» não pode ser desvinculada de um pensamento eurocêntrico e colonizador, que colocou no lugar de bárbaros, selvagens e inferiores, indígenas e escravizados africanos. A própria ideia de mestiçagem serviu a esse projeto de branqueamento social, que é, de fato, um projeto civilizatório, tendo o homem branco e «universal» no centro.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards E-learning Among Allied Health Undergraduates in a Defence University, Sri Lanka: a Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Lakshman M. P. , Kaluarachchi K. , Wimalasiri U. , Guruge L. , Vidanage D. , Gamage G. P. , Solomans T.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: E-learning is a popular mode of learning among undergraduates and understanding the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards e-learning is important in planning effective teaching and learning activities.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 589 undergraduates of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiography and Radiotherapy at a Defence University in Sri Lanka. A pre-tested, self-administered online questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0 (Chi-square, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA).Results: The response rate was 98%. More than half (58.4%, n= 344) of the participants had a good level of knowledge on e-learning, while 76.1% (n= 448) of the participants had neutral attitudes. Nearly 60% (n= 357) of the participants showed an average level of practice. The knowledge, attitudes and practices were not significantly different between the undergraduates of Allied Health degree programs (p>0.05). The attitudes towards e-learning were different between the academic years (p=0.008), where the 3rd year students had a significantly higher score for attitudes compared to 4th year students (p=0.005). Those who had previous knowledge (before university entry) of information technology (IT) showed significantly higher scores in knowledge (p<0.001), attitudes (p=0.002) and practices (p<0.001) towards e-learning compared to those who had no previous IT knowledge.Conclusion: The undergraduates had a good level of knowledge on e-learning and it was further strengthened by their IT knowledge. Updating teaching methods with new techniques is recommended to improve the attitudes and practices towards e-learning among undergraduates in different degree programs.
Ankle brachial index for the diagnosis of asymptomatic lower extremity peripheral arterial disease
Authors: Cicconi Francesco
Published: July 2024

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common vascular problem in which progressive narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis reduces blood flow in the lower extremities. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic PAD in patients admitted to an internal medicine ward as well as the risk factors for the onset of the condition. This study included 98 institutionalized patients without a history of PAD. Based on the value of ankle-brachial index (ABI), PAD was classified as mild (0.7-0.9), moderate (0.5-0.7) or severe (<0.5). A detailed lower extremity doppler ultrasound was performed on patients with an ABI index <0.9 to provide more accurate information on peripheral arterial disease. The prevalence of asymptomatic PAD was 10.2%. The mean age of patients with positive ABI was 74. The main risk factors associated with PAD are smoking, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. ABI is a useful and simple tool for detecting asymptomatic PAD. It is also crucial for early diagnosis, prevention and treatment, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular adverse events as well as limb complications.
Die beleg van Mafeking: Dagboek van Abraham Stafleu
Authors: Davey A.M.
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
Watter ís die oudste dorp in Transvaal?
Authors: Marx Roelf
Published: July 2024

Prof. G.N. van den Bergh's view in Contree 18 (July 1985) that Klerksdorp is not the oldest town in the Transvaal, is refuted in this article. It argues that although Klerksdorp was only officially declared a town on 12 September 1888, there was a town in existence at Schoonspruit (Elandheuwel) long before this date, a fact which has been acknowledged even in official correspondence. A comparison of the pioneering years of Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom and other old towns (dorps) is drawn. It is also shown that au Dorp and Nuwe Dorp in fact formed a unity and that Klerksdorp already in 1884 was regarded as the Transvaal's oldest town.
The collapse of the Graaff-Reinet board of executors during the great depression (1929-1934)
Authors: Minnaar A de V.
Published: July 2024

The world-wide economic depression of 1929-1934 also bore down heavily on small-town financial institutions. A case in point was that of the Graaff-Reinet Board of Executors (established 1856) and the Midland Agency and Trust Company of Graaff-Reinet. A severe blow to their financial viability had been Great Britain's going off the gold standard on 21 September 1931. The Midland Agency was able to survive but the Board of Executors collapsed - the first such instance in South Africa during the great depression. It closed its doors on 20 October 1931 and was thereafter placed under judicial management. One result of this collapse was the introduction of the Companies Amendment Bill into the 1932 parliamentary session by Dr K. Bremer, MP for Graaff-Reinet.
An archivist's error? Notes on the origin of two farm names in the Western Cape
Authors: Wilson M.L.
Published: July 2024

In this short paper the author examines the origin of the names Bakkeley Plaats and Vredendal, two adjacent farms in the Western Cape. He questions the validity of a former chief archivist's explanation of these farm names and uses archival sources, contemporary reports of early travellers and personal communications of old inhabitants to make his point.
Cydnidae Pigmentation: A Dermoscopic Case Series
Authors: Agrawal Shipra , Sharma Shilpi
Published: July 2024

Insects can cause a variety of dermatological problems ranging from asymptomatic cutaneous pigmentation to life threatening anaphylaxis. The pigmentation caused by burrowing bug, is oval to bizarre in shape, brown-black in colour, seen mainly over exposed areas. There are handful of case reports describing the dermoscopic features of Cydnidae pigmentation. We have tried to summarise all the literature available on clinical and dermoscopic details of Cydnidae pigmentation.
Reliability of rubrics in the assessment of clinical oral presentation: A prospective controlled study
Authors: Moothedath Muhamood
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND:

Rubrics are assessment tools customarily designed to judge a student’s skills in diagnosis, clinical assessment, presentations. as well as academic performance. The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability of rubrics in clinical oral presentations by students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a prospective control study that enrolled 300 undergraduate students, students in their internships, and post-graduate students in various clinical streams. Ethical committee approval was obtained before finalizing the study from appropriate regulatory and institutional bodies. A pre-validated questionnaire was designed and distributed to all the participating students. All students were assessed using the traditional examination method as well as by rubric assessment. The responses obtained were compared and statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Chi-square statistical tool.

RESULTS:

Rubric assessment was found to have high statistical significance (P < 0.0001) when compared with the traditional method of examination.

CONCLUSION:

In the present study, rubrics were found to serve as an effective method for judging student skills following a clinical oral presentation. However, due to contradictory scientific evidence, there is a requirement for a large sample size to be included for rubric or traditional assessment method studies.
Unleashing the power of AI: Assessing the reliability of ChatGPT in disseminating breast cancer awareness
Authors: Mheidly Nour
Published: July 2024

ChatGPT is a large language model that can initiate conversations with humans and respond to their questions. Due to its access to vast amounts of text data, it has the potential to offer health information. This study will explore the ability of ChatGPT to disseminate health information on breast cancer to draw predictions on its acceptance and utilization as a portal for breast cancer awareness. Through the Technology Acceptance Model that focuses on two main aspects, the ease of use and the usefulness, a qualitative comparative analysis was conducted to assess breast cancer information retrieved from ChatGPT and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Common queries that patients with breast cancer and the public often ask were used for assessment. A checklist of the essential elements covered by each question was created. Four themes (definition, prevention, diagnostics, and therapeutics) were used for the coding process and truth tables were created to compare answers. Results showed that the design of ChatGPT renders it an easy platform to initiate conversation and obtain clarifications and explanations for ideas and questions instantaneously. ChatGPT provides adequate and correct information on breast cancer compared to the CDC website, collects information from multiple authentic resources, and provides better access to information. Nevertheless, ChatGPT lacks accountability, and the nature of its responses changes over time. Overall, ChatGPT is a promising medium for the dissemination of health information on breast cancer and an important tool for raising awareness and improving public health knowledge on the disease.
Communication and sexual skills in marital functioning and satisfaction and reduced marital conflicts among Iranian couples: A systematic review
Authors: Azarnik Mina , Rafeipour Amin , Hatami Mohammad , Mousavi Mahsa S.
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of communication and marital (sexual) skills in marital functioning and satisfaction and reduced marital conflicts among Iranian couples. The research literature has been collected from Magiran, SID, Noormags, ISC, and Civilica databases from 2006 to 2021. In the initial search, 104-related articles were extracted and after removing the duplicates, and screening the title and abstract, 34 articles were identified as relevant. After screening the full text of the articles, 20 studies were selected based on the inclusion criteria. According to the studies reviewed, the findings demonstrated that both interventions based on communication skills training and marital (sexual) skills training have improved marital satisfaction, sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction, and reduce marital conflicts. But the reviewed studies also had several blind spots and limitations were discussed in the article.
Body mass index and cognitive functioning decline: Exploring the relationship
Authors: Kaur Tanveer , Ranjan Piyush , Kaloiya Gauri S. , Bhatia Harpreet , Baboo Ananta G. K. , Rawat Nandini , Upadhyay Ashish D. , Chopra Sakshi , Anwar Wareesha , Sarkar Siddharth
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND:

Cognitive functions may play an important role in the management of obesity by promoting compliance towards lifestyle-related behaviours. This study aimed to identify cognitive deficits among adults and examine their association across different Body Mass Index (BMI) categories in an Indian setting.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study is a cross-sectional survey of a sample attending a tertiary care hospital in northern India. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale was administered as part of an interview schedule to evaluate participants’ cognitive performance across eight domains. The responses were analyzed to investigate the association between BMI and total MoCA scores, as well as domain-specific MoCA scores.

RESULTS:

Three hundred forty-nine participants, with a mean age of 36.9 ± 10.9 years and a BMI of 26.7 ± 4.6 kg/m2, were recruited. BMI was found to be significantly associated with the total MoCA score, indicating a negative relationship (P < 0.001). A significant negative association was found between six domain-specific scores, namely visuospatial, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall (P < 0.001), orientation (P < 0.05), and BMI.

CONCLUSION:

An association between BMI and cognitive functioning (both overall and domain-specific) was observed, showing a dose-effect relationship. In these cases, visuospatial, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation were found to be affected.
Efficiency of assertiveness training on the stress, anxiety, and depression levels of college students (Randomized control trial)
Authors: ElBarazi Amani Safwat , Mohamed Farah , Mabrok Maram , Adel Ahmed , Abouelkheir Ahmed , Ayman Rana , Mustfa Maram , Elmosallamy Mohamed , Yasser Raneem , Mohamed Fatima
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND:

The significance of assertiveness in promoting mental health is well acknowledged. To investigate the impact of assertiveness training on lowering anxiety, stress, and depression among college students at a private university in Cairo.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this study, three questionnaires were used: demographic, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and Rathus Assertiveness Schedule. Students were randomly allocated to either a group that underwent assertiveness training (experimental group) or a control group. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was utilized with a pre- and post-assessment. The training program is an adapted version of DBT skills training. The training program includes mindfulness, assertiveness, and problem-solving skills through eight 90-min group sessions.

RESULTS:

There were (n = 50) students in the experimental group compared with (n = 50) the control group. Assertiveness group, in comparison with control group, resulted in significantly greater reductions in stress as shown in DASS scores (the effect size, d = 0.52, P < .000), anxiety (the effect size, d = 0.30, P < .000), depression (the effect size, d = 0.21, P < .000), and total scores of DASS (the effect size, d = 0.45, P < .000). Assertiveness group, in comparison with control group, resulted in significantly greater increase in assertiveness as shown in RAS scores (the effect size, d = 0.38, P < .000).

CONCLUSION:

It is possible that increasing an individual’s level of assertiveness might be a helpful strategy for reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.
The medical librarian’s roles in the patient education process: A scoping review protocol
Authors: Amini Faezeh , Ashrafi-rizi Hasan , Khorasani Parvaneh , Hashemian Mohammadreza
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND:

The presence of medical librarians in the patient education team can greatly facilitate the patient education process. Expanding the role of medical librarians in patient education and using them in this process requires understanding the roles and services they can provide. This scoping review aims to identify different traditional and modern services and roles that medical librarians provide specifically in the patient education process.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A scoping review protocol is reported, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols statement and guided by The Joanna Briggs Institute. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and LISTA (Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts) will be searched. A grey literature search and hand-searching of citations and reference lists of the included studies will also be undertaken. Studies with their full text are not available and are in languages other than English will be excluded. Two independent reviewers will screen titles/abstracts and full text of retrieved articles and eligibility disagreements within a pair will resolve by discussion or a third reviewer. Data charting will be done in accordance with the data extraction tool made in Excel. Findings will be presented as a narrative summary supported by tables and diagrams.

CONCLUSIONS:

Identifying the different services that medical librarians provide in the patient education process leads medical librarians to inform about the different services they can provide in the patient education process and to expand their roles as well as policymakers and hospital managers to be aware of these roles and use medical librarians in the patient education process appropriately. It also helps the general public and patients to learn about the services that medical librarians can provide them in this process.