bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Du conflit à la concertation autour des peupleraies (France) : un exemple de stratégie pour une plus grande résilience territoriale face au changement climatique ?
Authors: Robert Amélie
Published: July 2023

Dans le contexte du changement climatique, les plantations forestières sont parfois présentées comme une solution d’atténuation et d’adaptation, certes questionnable. Pour que cette option soit réellement une solution qui autorise une plus grande résilience territoriale face au changement climatique, il importe que la présence de ces plantations sur le territoire soit envisagée de manière concertée. Cette démarche est précisément en train de se mettre en place en France : après des années de controverses, les acteurs de la filière populicole et ceux impliqués dans la protection de l’environnement ou des paysages semblent désormais disposés au dialogue, notamment dans le Val de Loire, à l’initiative du CRPF (Centre régional de la propriété forestière). Dans cet article, nous analysons cet exemple, après avoir rappelé les controverses qui entourent les peupleraies et précisé la méthodologie : nous nous fondons surtout sur des observations et des entretiens. Même si elle bénéficie d’un contexte favorable (le recul des peupleraies), cette démarche apparaît comme un exemple de stratégie pour une plus grande résilience territoriale, dans la mesure où les acteurs territoriaux sont parvenus à s’accorder sur des préconisations visant à améliorer ces plantations, au moins sur le plan environnemental. Pour autant, des améliorations sont nécessaires, afin de prendre davantage en compte le volet social.
Modelo para la práctica reflexiva en la formación docente en Ciencias Naturales
Authors: Mazzitelli Claudia Alejandra , Guirado Ana María , Laudadío María Julieta
Published: July 2023

La formación continua del profesorado exige no sólo instancias de actualización sino también la creación de espacios de reflexión sobre la propia práctica docente, con el propósito de convertir el aprendizaje en fuente de retroalimentación. En este artículo se presentan los resultados de un estudio llevado adelante con docentes de educación secundaria de Ciencias Naturales y de Tecnología, con el objetivo de desarrollar un proceso de reflexión sobre la práctica basado en un modelo elaborado a partir de la sistematización de diferentes propuestas implementadas previamente con docentes en servicio y estudiantes de profesorado. Los resultados muestran la aplicación del modelo -en el que se propone la reflexión como un proceso continuo-, que comienza con una primera etapa (Andamiaje) en forma grupal y mediada y avanza hacia una sistematización y autonomía como un proceso individual (Consolidación), valorando en cada etapa el aporte de la “mirada del otro”.
Marcos semánticos y a/r/tografía visual en educación patrimonial
Authors: Mena Jaime
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo aborda el estudio de la teoría de marcos semánticos aplicada al acceso patrimonio. Partiendo de la concepción propuesta por la lingüística cognitiva del marco semántico como una herramienta para la comprensión, presentamos un estudio que explora las posibilidades de este instrumento como catalizador de los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje al patrimonio. Atendiendo a las características del enfoque a/r/tográfico, el estudio se organiza como una práctica artístico-visual en la que investigación, educación y creación artística se presentan como acciones simultáneas que se retroalimentan, de tal modo que el proceso y las imágenes resultantes son en sí mismas objeto de análisis, instrumento de investigación y propuesta educativa.
El patrimonio cultural inmaterial en la formación inicial del profesorado de Educación Primaria
Authors: Ponsoda López de Atalaya Santiago , Pinto Helena , Moreno Vera Juan Ramon , Ponce-Gea Ana Isabel
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación parte de una experiencia educativa desarrollada en el marco de la formación inicial docente y tiene como principales objetivos conocer las ideas del futuro profesorado sobre el patrimonio inmaterial y la integración de sus diferentes manifestaciones en las programaciones didácticas de aula. En este sentido se utilizó una metodología de corte semi experimental con un diseño pretest y postest a partir de una acción educativa que permitió reflexionar sobre el potencial de este tipo de patrimonio y su aplicación en la etapa de Educación Primaria a través de tecnologías educativas. El programa formativo fue desarrollado en el grado de Maestro/a en Educación Primaria de la Universitat d’Alacant con 52 participantes. Los resultados obtenidos muestran la importancia que se confiere a esta tipología patrimonial y la necesidad de implementar programas educativos específicos para la formación del futuro profesorado.
Effect of Gender on Stressful Experiences of First Year Students. An inside from a public university in Kenya.
Authors: JO Aloka Peter
Published: July 2023

The present study examined the effect of gender on stressful experiences of first year students in one selected public university in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted to guide data collection. The participants were one hundred and ninety eight first year students (198) at one university. Quantitative data was obtained using Stress Questionnaire. Inferential analysis by use of independent t-test was used to test hypothesis. The findings indicated that there are significant gender differences in stressful experiences on academic demands, psychological and social relationship and financial difficulties among the first year university students. Therefore, this implies that Dean of students at universities should design support mechanisms to support female students in coping with stressors as new students.
British Travelers and British Travel Writing: An Overview to British Travelers Visiting Albania in the First Half of 19th Century
Authors: Karakaҫi Dalila
Published: July 2023

The Grand Tour played an important role in the education of the aristocratic British youth. Several requirements served for its classical qualification. The Tour lasted from some months to some years. Travelers’ individual choices, spread of diseases, priority to special places, as well as historical events shaped the travel plan. The Tour changed its classical denotation in the 19th century, reflecting a radical social transformation in the British society. The middle class would be engaged in travelling beyond the borders of the British territory. The Romantic traveler of the 19th century differers from the classic traveler of the Grand Tour, stressing heroism and bravery, avoiding scenic descriptions. These travelers resembled the explorer. A term introduced by the Romantics. The dense narrative produced in this period would permit the British public to become familiar with unalike people, experiences, and lands. There are five travellers that visited the Albanian land in the first half of 19th century, during British Romanticims. Dodwell, Hughes, Martin Leake, Urquhart and Best published works mentioning the Albania theme, people, culture, nature, geography. Dodwell’s work is significant because of classical archeology. T.S. Hughes gives information about Ali Pasha and his mystical figure. Topographical data on the Albanian population, customs, and traditions are introduced in Leake’s book. Urquhart looks at the Orient from a philosophical viewpoint. A work about hunting, natural beauty, customs, traditions is written by Best. Therefore, their books give essential information about the country in the first half of this century.
Research progress of quantum Hall effect in topological insulator
Authors: Zhang Shuai , Song Feng-Qi ,   Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
Published: July 2023

Three-dimensional topological insulators (TIs) with gapless topological surface states (TSSs) have attracted considerable attention because of their unique properties. The transport of TSS is an essential means to explore the novel properties. The quantum Hall effect (QHE) of TSS is an important content in the study of topological insulator, for it is an important characteristic of the pure TSS transport. This paper briefly reviews the recent research progress of QHE in TIs. Firstly, we introduce the fundamental concepts of the QHE in TIs. In a three-dimensional TI, each TSS contributes to a half-integer QHE. An integer QHE should be observed due to the existence of top and bottom surface in TI. Then, we review the realization and development of QHE. With the optimization of TI materials, the QHE of TSS is observed in bulk-insulating TIs. Next, the phase transition and scaling law behavior of QHE in TIs are discussed. The dominance of electron-electron interaction of the TSS is revealed by the anomalous critical exponent. Also, the experimental studies of the magnetic proximity and gate voltage modulation of the QHE are reviewed in detail. Finally, the perspectives of QHE in TIs are discussed.
State-dependent coupling of hippocampal oscillations
Authors: Modi Brijesh , Guardamagna Matteo , Stella Federico , Griguoli Marilena , Cherubini Enrico , Battaglia Francesco P
Published: July 2023

Oscillations occurring simultaneously in a given area represent a physiological unit of brain states. They allow for temporal segmentation of spikes and support distinct behaviors. To establish how multiple oscillatory components co-vary simultaneously and influence neuronal firing during sleep and wakefulness in mice, we describe a multivariate analytical framework for constructing the state space of hippocampal oscillations. Examining the co-occurrence patterns of oscillations on the state space, across species, uncovered the presence of network constraints and distinct set of cross-frequency interactions during wakefulness compared to sleep. We demonstrated how the state space can be used as a canvas to map the neural firing and found that distinct neurons during navigation were tuned to different sets of simultaneously occurring oscillations during sleep. This multivariate analytical framework provides a window to move beyond classical bivariate pipelines for investigating oscillations and neuronal firing, thereby allowing to factor-in the complexity of oscillation–population interactions.
Inhibitory G proteins play multiple roles to polarize sensory hair cell morphogenesis
Authors: Jarysta Amandine , Tadenev Abigail LD , Day Matthew , Krawchuk Barry , Low Benjamin E , Wiles Michael V , Tarchini Basile
Published: July 2023

Inhibitory G alpha (GNAI or Gαi) proteins are critical for the polarized morphogenesis of sensory hair cells and for hearing. The extent and nature of their actual contributions remains unclear, however, as previous studies did not investigate all GNAI proteins and included non-physiological approaches. Pertussis toxin can downregulate functionally redundant GNAI1, GNAI2, GNAI3, and GNAO proteins, but may also induce unrelated defects. Here, we directly and systematically determine the role(s) of each individual GNAI protein in mouse auditory hair cells. GNAI2 and GNAI3 are similarly polarized at the hair cell apex with their binding partner G protein signaling modulator 2 (GPSM2), whereas GNAI1 and GNAO are not detected. In Gnai3 mutants, GNAI2 progressively fails to fully occupy the sub-cellular compartments where GNAI3 is missing. In contrast, GNAI3 can fully compensate for the loss of GNAI2 and is essential for hair bundle morphogenesis and auditory function. Simultaneous inactivation of Gnai2 and Gnai3 recapitulates for the first time two distinct types of defects only observed so far with pertussis toxin: (1) a delay or failure of the basal body to migrate off-center in prospective hair cells, and (2) a reversal in the orientation of some hair cell types. We conclude that GNAI proteins are critical for hair cells to break planar symmetry and to orient properly before GNAI2/3 regulate hair bundle morphogenesis with GPSM2.
Predicting the sequence-dependent backbone dynamics of intrinsically disordered proteins
Authors: Qin Sanbo , Zhou Huan-Xiang
Published: July 2023

How the sequences of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) code for functions is still an enigma. Dynamics, in particular residue-specific dynamics, holds crucial clues. Enormous efforts have been spent to characterize residue-specific dynamics of IDPs, mainly through NMR spin relaxation experiments. Here, we present a sequence-based method, SeqDYN, for predicting residue-specific backbone dynamics of IDPs. SeqDYN employs a mathematical model with 21 parameters: one is a correlation length and 20 are the contributions of the amino acids to slow dynamics. Training on a set of 45 IDPs reveals aromatic, Arg, and long-branched aliphatic amino acids as the most active in slow dynamics whereas Gly and short polar amino acids as the least active. SeqDYN predictions not only provide an accurate and insightful characterization of sequence-dependent IDP dynamics but may also serve as indicators in a host of biophysical processes, including the propensities of IDP sequences to undergo phase separation.
Functional trait diversity of Cyclanthaceae and its convergent evolution with Araceae in Neotropical forests
Authors: Riordan Erin C. , Vargas Ramirez Orlando , Rundel Philip W.
Published: July 2023

The Cyclanthaceae comprise a relatively small family of about 230 species and 12 genera in the Pandanales that is widespread in wet Neotropical forests. The great majority of species can be divided into three growth forms (understory herbs, epiphytes, and root-climbing hemiepiphytes) that share functional traits with similar growth forms present in the Araceae, a member of the Alismatales and not closely related. Our objectives were first to characterize the diversity, functional growth forms, and ecological traits of Cyclanthaceae at the La Selva Biological Station. Specific functional leaf and canopy traits of terrestrial herbs and epiphytes are very similar and associated with ecological success in both families. We further examined the functional traits of root-climbing hemiepiphytes, a specialized growth form that links the two families but rare in other families and argue that their specialized functional traits allow them to be considered as a distinct functional growth form. A key trait in distinguishing hemiepiphytes which are rare outside of the Cyclanthaceae and Araceae is the severance of the main stem hydraulic connection to the soil early in plant development. We used field data to examine the possible evolutionary pathways of developmental and ecological transition from terrestrial to hemiepiphyte growth forms. The broader ecological success of hemiepiphytic Araceae compared to Cyclanthaceae is hypothesized to result from the presence of heteroblasty in developing stems and leaves which allows more efficient utilization of complex canopy light environments of wet tropical forests.
En torno a la narcoimaginación, sus paradojas históricas y figuraciones contemporáneas
Authors:   Universidad de Freiburg, Herlinghaus Hermann
Published: July 2023

El texto ofrece una reflexión conceptual sobre las diferentes formaciones de narrativas y literaturas que se dedican a la representación de conflictos en torno a los narcóticos o el impacto de sustancias psicoactivas hacia la alteración de la conciencia. Se propone la noción de una modernidad psicoactiva occidental como marco histórico y fenomenológico para situar y distinguir una narcoimaginación latinoamericana contemporánea de las narcoliteraturas europeo-occidentales.
Escribir sobre el narcotráfico: relatos adictivos
Authors:   North Central College, Fonseca Alberto , Soler Carlos ,   Investigador Independiente
Published: July 2023

A partir de la popularización de las drogas a mediados del siglo XX y su impacto social, económico y cultural, todo el planeta se transformó. Colombia, por las condiciones específicas de su geografía y la idiosincrasia de sus gentes, ha sido un escenario idóneo para la producción, circulación, distribución y consumo de sustancias psicotrópicas. A lo largo de la historia reciente del país, periodistas, abogados y políticos, entre otros, han entendido que la ilegalidad de las drogas no admite concesiones, porque el narcotráfico se adapta con total facilidad a cualquier expresión de la violencia. Desde las periferias geográficas los artistas e intelectuales se han incluido en ese debate contribuyendo con un repertorio variado y sugestivo de obras. Esta revisión de archivo de las producciones culturales ligadas al tráfico de drogas busca la construcción de una cartografía que permita la orientación para encontrar la salida del laberinto. Con toda seguridad la visión específica del caso colombiano puede iluminar al resto de países de Latinoamérica.
Resolução de inequações produto-quociente pelo método da reta única: um novo paradigma
Authors: Lemos de Medeiros Marcelo , Costa Emerson de Sousa
Published: July 2023

Com o objetivo de propor um método didático mais eficiente para a resolução de inequações produto-quociente, o presente trabalho baseou-se nos pensamentos em educação matemática de Ávila (2003) e da semiótica de Duval (2012) para aprimorar didaticamente o método apresentado por Bloch (1993) desenvolvido há mais de duas décadas. Este método, que foi apresentado de maneira muito formal à época, não foi popularizado, e assim, continua o paradigma da utilização do método convencional (quadro de sinais) até os dias atuais. Os resultados mostram que, com abordagem didática mais elaborada, simples e intuitiva dos conceitos, é possível mostrar que o método, denominado aqui de método da reta única, é viável e mais eficiente em relação ao método convencional com o auxílio de representações gráficas, criando-se assim, uma possibilidade real de convencimento dos professores de matemática com uma forma moderna de tratar esse tema atualmente e para as gerações futuras.
Effect of Land Configuration, Seed Rates and Variety on Growth and Yield of Soybean in Central India
Authors: Malviya Shreya , Patel Harish Chandra
Published: July 2023

The present experiment was conducted under ongoing ‘All India Coordinated Research Project’ (AICRP) for Dry land Agriculture at College of Agriculture, Indore to study the effect of land configuration, seed rates and variety on growth and yield of soybean in Central India. The study was carried out with 03 main plot treatments (03 land configurations i.e. L1- Flat sowing-45 cm, L2- Raised bed of 90 cm with 3 Rows bed-1 and L3- Raised bed of 60 cm with 2 Rows bed-1) and 04 sub plot treatments (02 varieties of soybean i.e. V1-RVS 2001- 4 and V2-JS335; 02 seed rates i.e. S1-60kg ha-1 (75% of Normal seed rate) and S2 40kg ha-1(50 %of Normal seed rate)). The various observations related to plant growth parameters viz., plant height, number of branches per plant, leaf area, number of nodules per plant, plant dry weight, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, grain weight per plant, grain yield, straw yield and harvest index were recorded. The obtained data was analyzed by method of variance and the null hypothesis was tested by the ‘F’ test. Further, the critical difference was worked out to judge the difference between the two treatment means. The results revealed that the land configuration, seed rates and variety showed significant effect on growth and yield of soybean.
For a Reading of Lordship and Bondage: The Genesis of Practical Reason as a Way to Hegel's First Philosophy
Authors: Arruda Alberto
Published: July 2023

In the following essay I shall propose a reading of Lordship and Bondage that follows what Robert Pippin termed a ‘practical turn’ (Pippin 2011: 28). I shall further argue that this turn ought to be qualified as Hegel's first philosophy. Starting with a reading that evinces the connection between the practical achievement of Self-Consciousness and the notion of Spirit as exhibiting a concentric relation, Spirit will be revealed to have its centre in the practical achievement of Self-Consciousness. I will then offer a commentary on the notion of a complex desideratum as a way of attaining the concept of desire at work in the Phenomenology. The commentary will show that Hegel frames the satisfaction of this desire as a distinctive problem that will in turn necessitate a proper practical solution. This leads us to the implicit critique of contractualism, that may—in the terms of Hegel's argument—function as an impediment to the proper philosophical understanding of reciprocity. To conclude I shall propose a reading within the intrasubjective family of readings. We will find that the critique of both contractualism and the apprehension of the complex desideratum offers us the rationale for interpreting the peculiar absence of fear in Hegel's allegory of life-and-death struggle. I shall offer a detailed reading of the Lord and Bondsman trope and interpret these two figures as two aspects of one self-conscious individual in the process of apprehending their practical nature, thus making explicit a tripartite structure of practical self-consciousness. This will be suggested as the solution to the initial orectic problem and the beginning of an argument towards the practical attainment of Spirit.
Using the study of reasoning to address the age of unreason
Authors: Osman Magda
Published: July 2023

If we accept that societally, politically, and even culturally enlightenment face some serious challenges, can we use this rethinking of theories of reasoning to address them? The aim here is to make a case for building on the work presented by De Neys as an opportunity to advance an applied reasoning research programme.
MR imaging features to predict the type of bone metastasis in prostate cancer
Authors: Koyama Hiroaki , Kurokawa Ryo , Kato Shimpei , Ishida Masanori , Kuroda Ryohei , Ushiku Tetsuo , Kume Haruki , Abe Osamu
Published: July 2023

Bone metastases (BMs) of prostate cancer (PCa) have been considered predominantly osteoblastic, but non-osteoblastic (osteolytic or mixed osteoblastic and osteolytic) BMs can occur. We investigated the differences in prostate MRI and clinical findings between patients with osteoblastic and non-osteoblastic BMs. Between 2014 and 2021, patients with pathologically proven PCa without a history of other malignancies were included in this study. Age, Gleason score, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density, normalized mean apparent diffusion coefficient and normalized T2 signal intensity (nT2SI) of PCa, and Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System category on MRI were compared between groups. A multivariate logistic regression analysis using factors with P-values < 0.2 was performed to detect the independent parameters for predicting non-osteoblastic BM group. Twenty-five (mean 73 ± 6.6 years) and seven (69 ± 13.1 years) patients were classified into the osteoblastic and non-osteoblastic groups, respectively. PSA density and nT2SI were significantly higher in the non-osteoblastic group than in the osteoblastic group. nT2SI was an independent predictive factor for non-osteoblastic BMs in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. These results indicated that PCa patients with high nT2SI and PSA density should be examined for osteolytic BMs.
PRAME and LEF1 in Combined Deep Penetrating Nevus and Combined Blue Nevus: Utility and Pitfalls
Authors: Vanderbeck Kaitlin , Rothrock Aimi T. , Cho Woo Cheal , Nagarajan Priyadharsini , Aung Phyu P. , Hudgens Courtney , Bassett Roland L. , Ivan Doina , Prieto Victor G. , Curry Jonathan L. , Torres-Cabala Carlos A.
Published: July 2023

Deep penetrating nevi (DPN), particularly those showing combined features, or combined deep penetrating nevi (CDPN), may show histopathological resemblance to blue nevus (BN) and melanoma. Preferentially Expressed Antigen in MElanoma (PRAME) is a marker that helps distinguish melanoma from benign melanocytic lesions. Lymphoid enhancer–binding factor 1 (LEF1) has been proposed to be used in conjunction with β-catenin for diagnosis of DPN. The immunohistochemical expression of PRAME and LEF1 was evaluated in 10 DPN (including 6 CDPN and 2 DPN-like proliferations with atypical features), 16 BN (including combined and cellular BN), and 2 melanomas with features of DPN or BN. PRAME was negative in most DPN (n = 10/10, n = 9/10, one case with discrepancy between readers) and all BN (n = 16/16), while the 2 melanomas included were positive (n = 2/2). All DPN were positive for LEF1 (n = 9/9) while only a subset of BN were positive (n = 6/16, P = 0.0028; n = 5/16, P = 0.001, per both readers). LEF1 seemed to be easier to interpret than β-catenin because of its nuclear pattern of expression. The expression of LEF1 in the regular nevus component of combined BN presents a potential pitfall in practice because it may lead to misinterpretation of LEF1 as positive in the BN component of the lesion. However, a subset (approximately one-third) of combined BN seemed to show true LEF1 expression. Taking into account pitfalls in interpretation, the combinatorial panel of PRAME and LEF1, in addition to conventional histopathological features, may be useful to distinguish CDPN from combined BN and other benign and malignant mimics.
The effect of phacoemulsification on visual function among Filipino cataract patients measured by a validated Filipino translation of Catquest-9SF
Authors: Negre Geraldine Clare Marie P. , Martinez Jose Ma. D.
Published: July 2023

Background

This study developed a validated Filipino version of the Catquest-9SF and administered it to cataract patients pre- and post- surgery.

Methods

This is a two-phase, single-center, cross sectional, questionnaire type study. The study included participants decked for surgery who are 18 years and above. Sampling was done purposively. The Catquest-9SF questionnaire was translated into Filipino, according to a standard procedure, and validated. The validated version was administered to the participants before and after unilateral cataract surgery. Data were analyzed using Rasch analysis.

Results

Sixty-one patients were enrolled in the study. The preliminary Rasch analysis showed misfit of item 2, which was subsequently excluded from analysis. The remaining eight items showed person separation index of 2.70, reliability coefficient of 0.88, infit of 0.66 to 1.17, outfit of 0.66 to 1.49, observed raw variance explained by measures of 55.3% and eigenvalues of 1.9, 1.4, 1.2, 1.0 and 0.9. There was slightly poor targeting (mean person location 1.24) and multidimensionality but no evidence of differential item functioning (DIF). High internal consistency of items were observed (Cronbach’s alpha ≥ 90). Comparison of responses between pre- and post-surgery showed highly significant marginal homogeneity (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The Filipino translation of Catquest-9SF, the Catquest-8SF-PH, was highly valid. It showed improved perceived visual outcomes among Filipino patients post-cataract surgery.
O Processo de Luto em Familiares de Vítimas da Covid-19
Authors: Canuto Rafael Menezes Souza , Ferreira Ana Carolina Lima , Novaes Lucas Felix , Salles Rodrigo Jorge
Published: July 2023

A perda de um familiar devido à COVID-19 envolve particularidades, como a impossibilidade de despedidas e rituais funerários adequados em virtude das medidas sanitárias propostas ao longo dos anos de 2020 e 2021. A supressão dos rituais de despedida acarreta no enlutado sofrimento psicológico que pode dificultar o processo de luto. Desta maneira, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar o processo de luto de pessoas que perderam familiares por ação da COVID-19. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo de metodologia qualitativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis familiares de vítimas da COVID-19 de 1º ou 2º grau de parentesco, com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos, de ambos os sexos e tempo mínimo de perda de seis meses. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio do procedimento de análise de conteúdo. Observou-se que aspectos como a impossibilidade de acompanhar seus familiares durante a internação, não conseguir realizar rituais fúnebres para a despedida do familiar e o negacionismo social da pandemia, foram fatores que podem dificultar o processo de elaboração do luto em tempos de pandemia. Portanto, é necessário pensar em medidas de cuidado, políticas públicas e formas de assistência para essa população.
Instinct
Authors: Crespo Mónica
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The Summer 2023 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. Find out why the New York Times named Ploughshares "the Triton among minnows." The Summer 2023 Issue, guest-edited by Tom Perrotta, features poetry and prose by Marianne Leone, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Andre Dubus III, Fabio Morabito, Jen Trynin, Olufunke Grace Bankole, and Jess Walter, among others.
Reverse
Authors: Nguyen Diem
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The Summer 2023 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. Find out why the New York Times named Ploughshares "the Triton among minnows." The Summer 2023 Issue, guest-edited by Tom Perrotta, features poetry and prose by Marianne Leone, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Andre Dubus III, Fabio Morabito, Jen Trynin, Olufunke Grace Bankole, and Jess Walter, among others.
Elementos de la civilización árabe en la Comunidad Valenciana
Authors: Kawalec Anna
Published: July 2023

ResumenEste artículo tiene como objetivo identificar el impacto de la cultura musulmana en la región de Valencia. Para la civilización musulmana la Península Ibérica fue una de las primeras pasarelas a Europa. La herencia dejada por la civilización musulmana está muchas veces difuminada, probablemente debido a su larga presencia en los hábitos, la vida cotidiana y en la mentalidad. La autora intenta señalar las diversas manifestaciones de la presencia árabe en lo que hoy es la Comunidad Valenciana, tanto materiales como intangibles. En Valencia la mayoría de los edificios de la época islámica no han sobrevivido hasta nuestros días. Sin embargo, se puede observar una gran cantidad de elementos intangibles de la cultura árabe conservados en muchos ámbitos de la vida: ritos, costumbres, idioma, agricultura, etc. En el texto se intenta identificar la herencia musulmana en los siguientes áreas: arquitectura y arte, agricultura, folclore, idioma. En el artículo no fue posible identificar todos los monumentos y vestigios de la cultura árabe en la región de Valencia. En el texto se omite aspectos tales como: la cerámica y la producción de papel en Xátiva, la cocina, la música y el canto.Palabras clave: cultura musulmana, Comunidad Valenciana, Tribunal de las Aguas, folclore, arabismos.AbstractThe aim of this paper is identification of the impact of muslim culture in the region of Valencia. For the muslim civilization, the Iberian Peninsula was one of the first gateways to Europe. The legacy of islamic civilization is often blurred, probably due to its long presence in the habits, daily life and mentality. The author tries to point out the various manifestations of the Arab presence in contemporaneous Valencia, both tangible and intangible. In present-day Valencia the most islamic buildings have not survived till today. However, we can observe a lot of intangible elements of arabic culture preserved in many areas of life: rituals, customs, language, agriculture, etc. The text attempts to identify the muslim heritage in the following areas: architecture and art, agriculture, folklore, language. It was not possible to identify all the monuments and vestiges of arab culture in the region of Valencia. This text does not include issues such as ceramics and paper production in Xativa, cuisine, music and songs.Keywords: muslim culture, Valencia region, Tribunal de las Aguas, folklore, arabisms.
Mauritania tras la primavera árabe: posicionamiento de Tawassoul en las elecciones de 20131
Authors: Ojeda García Raquel
Published: July 2023

Mauritania se encuentra inmersa en la celebración de las primeras elecciones legislativas y municipales tras la primavera árabe. Estas elecciones muestran el posicionamiento de los principales actores políticos y su relación con un régimen político autoritario y debilitado. Nuestro interés se centra en el análisis del papel ejercido por el partido Tawassoul en la primavera árabe y su participación en las elecciones legislativas y municipales. Otro actor fundamental en las movilizaciones ha sido Iniciativa para el Resurgimiento de un Movimiento Abolicionista en Mauritania (IRA). Tawassoul a pesar de haber mantenido posiciones de enfrentamiento al régimen político y al presidente Ould Abdel Aziz durante la primavera árabe, ha decidido participar en las elecciones rompiendo el boicot proclamado por la Coalición de la Oposición Democrática (COD) y su alianza con estos partidos. Por su parte, IRA mantiene sus posiciones iniciales defendidas durante las movilizaciones y eso le ha impedido ser reconocida legalmente como un partido político.AbstractMauritania is celebrating the first legislative and municipal elections following the Arab Spring. These elections show us the position of the main political actors and their relationship with the authoritarian political regime. Our interest is focused on the analysis of the role exerted in the Arab Spring by the Tawassoul party and its participation in the legislative and municipal elections. Since this approach other main character has been Initiative for the resurgence of the abolitionist movement (IRA). Tawassoul has decided to participate in the elections, in spite of its critiques against the political regime and the President Ould Abdel Aziz. This decision breaks the cohesion of the opposition parties and their boycott. However, the IRA maintains its positions during the Arab Spring and the conditions of a non-legalized party.
Henry P. Newman
Authors: Busold Stefanie
Published: July 2023

Henry P. Newman liebte die Schönen Künste: Im Haus des Hamburger Getreidegroßhändlers, der an seinem Firmenkai revolutionäre Entladetechniken einführte, verkehrten Maler und Dichter. Über viele Jahre trug der Merchantbanker eine außerordentliche Sammlung exquisiter Gemälde zusammen. Darunter befanden sich Arbeiten französischer und deutscher Impressionisten. Als der Erste Weltkrieg ausbrach, stiftete Henry P. Newman den Lazarettzug C1 und begleitete diesen im Winter 1915/16 nach Bulgarien. Auch für die Wissenschaft engagierte sich der gebildete Kunstliebhaber. Er gehörte zu den Mitgliedern des ersten Kuratoriums der Hamburgischen Wissenschaftlichen Stiftung. Die vorliegende Biographie zeichnet das Leben dieses Mannes nach, der sich – ganz entgegen dem vorherrschenden Selbstverständnis der hanseatischen Kaufmannschaft – neben seinem Beruf mit Hingabe und Sachverstand der Kunst widmete.
Old Tensions or New Relations
Authors: Cappucci John
Published: July 2023

The Essay provides scholars space to share peer-reviewed research. Scholars are challenged not only to work though advancing the investigations happening a particular subfield, but also to give attention to what such work says to and about the larger field. In this issue, John Cappucci presents an ethnographic analysis of a Canadian Catholic diocese’s perception of Jews and Judaism, examining how it mirrors and diverges from the Roman Catholic Church’s official positions. Additionally, Cappucci thinks through issues of research design for studying and modeling social identity.
A Strong form of Cl-Cl -Connectedness
Authors: Manoj Sumit Harsh V. S. Chauhan
Published: July 2023

Modak and T. Noiri introduced a weak form of connectedness[1] in topological space called - -connectedness. In this paper, we introduce the notion of - -separated sets and - -connectedness spaces which is strong form of - -connectedness. We obtain several properties of this notion.
Impact of Claim Settlement on Sales of Life Insurance Policies – A Case Study of LIC of India
Authors: Dr.R.Indirajit S.Maheswari
Published: July 2023

Claim settlement is one of the most important parts of the life insurance services. Person who is holding or planning for the life insurance will always want to have prompt claim settlement. For any insurance company sales of insurance policies is the biggest source of revenue and if claim are not properly settled then it will affect its sales. The study is based on the secondary data collected from IRDA annual report and it shows that LIC of India continue to grow due to its prompt claim settlement, highest insurance premium collections and highest number of policies sold.
Satisfactory Level with LIC’s Service
Authors: Dr.R.Indirajith S.Maheswari,
Published: July 2023

The current scenario in the insurance industry is a complex and competitive environment tinged with little stability. The success of the insurance business depends on the awareness of the policy holders about the products and satisfaction of the policy holders regarding the service rendered by LIC of India. As per the instruction, given by IRDA the LIC of India opened branches in rural semi urban and urban areas. There are eighteen branches in division. The researcher has selected all these branches for this study. Insurance industry is a service-oriented unit. It renders services like sufficient space, display adequate information, suggestion box, timely intimation about premium, immediate premium receipt, coverage of risk etc. The study revealed that in general, all the respondents/policy holders have certain level of expectations from the services that are to be delivered by an insurance company. Their expectation level varies irrespective of the demographic profile (such as gender, age, etc.). The forthcoming years will be more dynamic and challenging among the insurance companies as delivering excellent services to all the strata of the economy will ensure their share.
Improving the Performance of Internal Auditor in Implementing the Supervision Policy in Pemprov DKI Jakarta
Authors: Sjaiful Evilina , Akbar Maruf , . Soetjipto
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the implementation of supervision policy in DKI Jakarta Province. The research approach is qualitative using DEM (Discrepancy Evaluation Model). The method in gathering data is by observation, interview and documentation and the analysis technique is by reducing data, presenting and concluding. The research findings show: (1) In the Design Stage, the release of government policy regarding the supervision conducted by the Jakarta Intern Administration Superintendent (Inspectorate) is a process to ensure that local government run efficiently and effectively in accordance with the stipulated plan; (2) In the Installation Stage, there are two overlapping functional positions in conducting internal supervision of government administration in DKI Jakarta, namely Auditor and P2UPD (Supervisor of Administration of Government Affairs in the Local). The internal supervision of DKI Jakarta government conducted by Inspectorate (APIP) includes the organizing activities of local government and performance of local government apparatus; (3) In the Process Stage, Jakarta Inspectorate performs 3 (three) types of supervision, namely pre-audit supervision, supervision in the implementation process and post-audit supervision; (4) In the Results Stage, the level of Inspectorate performance in 2015 in conducting supervision has not achieved 100% target, as measured from: (a) index of Jakarta DKI Corruption Perception reached 3.4 out of 3.8 target (b) assessment of financial statements with fair opinion results with exception (WDP) from unqualified target (WTP) and (c) Indicator of Improvement assessed by LKIP achieved CC from B target.
Polyneuritis cranialis related to SARS-CoV-2 infection: a case report
Authors: Gradišnik Peter , Osterc Koprivšek Andreja , Rus Miha , Golli Tanja , Damjan Hermina
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Polyneuritis cranialis (PNC) is a less known regional variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome and has rarely been described in children. Here, we report a case of an adolescent, who became perilously ill following severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 infection.

Case report: A 15-year-old boy presented with acute multiple cranial nerve palsies. The presence of GQ1b antibodies and nerve conduction studies confirmed the diagnosis of PNC. The patient was treated with plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulins, but clinical improvement was gradual and very slow.

Conclusion: PNC is a rare and severe neurologic condition that can be triggered by coronavirus infection.
Формирање и развој фонда Библиотеке Историјског института у Београду
Authors: Јованчићевић Милица , Мереник Славица
Published: July 2023

Библиотека Историјског института је специјална библиотека затвореног типа намењена првенствено сарадницима ове установе, али се њоме користе домаћи и страни научни радници, као и други појединци у потрази за ретким издањима до којих се тешко долази. Почела је са радом 1947. године, убрзо по оснивању Института. Зачетак библиотечког фонда чиниле су библиотеке Станоја Станојевића и Јована Н. Томића, откупљене од њихових наследника. Поред тога, фонд се увећавао и завештањима некадашњих сарадника Историјског института, куповином нових књига и разменом. Библиотека поседује и збирку старих и ретких књига, референсну и картографску збирку, као и велики број домаћих и страних часописа. У овом раду покушали смо да представимо фонд Библиотеке Историјског института у Београду на основу књига инвентара монографских публикација и часописа, као и извештаја о раду Историјског института објављених у Историјском часопису и Годишњаку САН.
Leucoxene concentrate as an effective source for synthesizing MAX phase high-temperature ceramic composites
Authors: Belyaev I. , Istomin P. , Istomina E. , Nadutkin A. , Grass V.
Published: July 2023

The authors have developed a three-stage technology for making dense Ti3SiC2–TiB2–(TiC)–SiC ceramic composites of a leucoxene concentrate being a product of previous treatment of titanium-containing sandstones. The first stage means the synthesis of agglomerated Ti3SiC2–TiB2–SiC powders which may significantly differ in SiC content. The synthesis proceeds by the method of the vacuum carbosilicothermic reduction of leucoxene concentrate using SiC as a reducing agent with addition of B4C as a solid boron-containing component. The second stage is etching the obtained powders with hydrofluoric acid in order to remove the by-products of silicide composition having been formed of impurities in leucoxene concentrate. At the final third stage, the purified Ti3SiC2–TiB2–(TiC)–SiC powders are hot-pressed in a graphite die under 30 MPa at a temperature of 1500-1550 °C. The end product is Ti3SiC2–TiB2–(TiC)–SiC ceramic composites with nearly absolute pore-free microstructure.
The Developing of the comprehensive examination system in the intermediate colleges in the southern governorates of Palestine
Authors: خلف الله د. محمود إبراهيم , التلولي أ. حنان أحمد
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to develop the comprehensive examination system in the intermediate college in the southern governments of Palestine, and suggest ways to develop it, and the researchers depended the descriptive approach in its analytical style, and used questionnaire as a main tool for study, and the study sample was selected using the simple random sampling method, It consisted of (278) faculty and administrative staff members, and (220) male and female graduates, and one of the most important findings of the study was: that the degree of the study sample’s assessment of the level of effectiveness of the elements of the comprehensive examination system in the intermediate colleges in the southern governorates of Palestine came with a relative weight of (73.20%), which is a high degree, and that the degree of The graduates' assessment of their level of satisfaction with the comprehensive examination system got a relative weight of (80.10%), which means that it is very high. The researchers suggested a number of ways, the most important of which are: holding enrichment training and rehabilitation courses for all administrators and faculty members on the comprehensive exam, holding periodic meetings between the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the concerned colleges to discuss the comprehensive exam procedures, and developing the comprehensive applied exam standards, in order to achieve the development of the system.
The causal relationship between Education Attainment and Rheumatic Diseases: A two-sample Mendelian randomization
Authors: Xie Jiangzhen , Mao MengHui , Zhang Bin , Yang MingFeng , Wang HongZhi
Published: July 2023

Background
Weak socioeconomic status (SES), including low education attainment (EA), has been reported in rheumatic disease patients. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between educational attainment and the risk of rheumatic diseases.
Methods
Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with EA were used as instrumental variables (IVs) to estimate the causal effect of EA on various rheumatic diseases [systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Sjögren's syndrome (SS), gout, and osteoporosis (OP)]. The random-effects inverse-variance weighting (IVW) method serves as the principal analytical strategy, with supplementary analyses utilizing alternative approaches, such as MR-Egger and weighted median methods, to reinforce the robustness of our conclusions.
Results
Higher education levels reduced the incidence of RA both in UK Biobank [odds ratio (OR) = 0.9964, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.9949–0.9978] and FinnGen (OR = 0.6945, 95% CI = 0.6027–0.8003). There was, however, no relationship between EA and other rheumatic diseases, which was consistent across both databases. With meta-analysis, further MR analyses, and analyses with more IVs included, the conclusions were robust and trustworthy.
Conclusion
Our MR study indicated that genetically predicted individuals with lower levels of EA are more susceptible to cause RA. But, this correlation was not observed in the SLE, AS, SS, gout, and OP.