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Healing Our Children: Divine Energies in Play
Authors: Zappacosta Judy D.
Published: November 2024

Imagination, play and unconscious energies create healing moments that remind the reader of children's unique ability to articulate their own inner truth. Bringing together thoughts from Dora Kalff, Carl Jung, Erik Erickson, and Native American spiritual leader Black, Elk, the world of childhood, play therapy and sandplay are discussed and amplified by examples form specific casework involving young children. The poetic metaphors used by children bring poignancy to the therapeutic work involving such sensitive issues of abandonment and abuse. The talks of the therapist as container and holder of these extraordinary moments is noted.
The Development of Masculine Power in Sandplay
Authors: Dundas Evalyn
Published: November 2024

This case study describes a 23-year-old man, suffering with depression. He is unable to verbalize his thoughts or  feelings. Through 12 sandtrays, the process shows the emerging feminine, the  balance of the masculine and feminine and the developing androgyny of the  energy. Significant miniatures are used. The snake holds renewal and healing;  the frog rebirth and the dark life; and the tree, the earth/sky connection. The Russian stone woman and old man, hold the polarity of the balancing opposites.  The work of the sandplayer with the witness in the therapist, along with the  work of his male analyst, provided the containment for this individual to find  renewed health.
Navajo Sand Painting and Sandplay
Authors: Baker Clare
Published: November 2024

The comparisons and contrasts  between Navajo sand painting and Sandplay therapy is considered by this writer.  The Navajo Ceremony combines rituals of symbolism for several days. The central  piece of the ceremony involves Changing Woman, the collective symbol of the life  cycle. The similarity of these two expressions is the apparent loosening of the "psychic logjam" in symbolic form. The correlations are striking. Both provide  the means for waking up images of the Collective, which prompt balance and  healing.
Letters From Laura Ruth Bowyer Pickford
Authors: Mitchell Rie Rogers , Friedman Harriet S.
Published: November 2024

Professor Ruth Bowyer Pickford lived, witnessed, and participated in the rich history of the evolution of the sand tray movement. Through her correspondence with us, she shared vivid vignettes of her own experiences and personal view of the personalities and stories of the pioneers in sand tray. Copies of her letters in this article convey the passion that these founders felt about the power of the sand tray, as well as their experiences and conflicts. Dr. Pickford's colorful correspondence also gives a full picture of her, an extraordinarily competent and engaging modern woman. A bibliography of her sand tray publications is included.
Sandplay and Relation
Authors: Kawai Hayao
Published: November 2024

Dr. Kawai presented this paper at the Second STA National Conference in 1992. He shows the significance of the therapist-client relationship in describing the sandplay process of a 47- or 48-year-old woman, suffering from chronic depression using 12 trays and dream work. .He describes his work in the therapeutic relationship as that of "cleaning up the cultural disease" for this Japanese woman. She moves through her alienation from herself, into the comfort of the therapeutic relationship and then the comfort of her own inner resources. Dr. Kawai helps to show that Sandplay is not a therapeutic technique, but a relationship which provides healing.
Efektivitas Bermain Peran untuk Meningkatkan Perkembangan Bahasa pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Maisyaroh Siti , Nisa Hidayatun , Ilmiyah Ismi Ulfatul
Published: November 2024

Perkembangan anak usia dini sangat berpengaruh terhadap tumbuh kembang anak yang akan datang, dalam setiap aspek perkembangan saling behubungan dalam proses perkembangan anak. Salah satu aspek perkembangan anak adalah bahasa sebagai sarana komunikasi yang berisikan pikiran dan perasaan dalam menyampaikan informasi kepada orang lain. Belajar dengan bermain mampu memenuhi kebutuhan aspek perkembangan pada anak baik itu perkembangan kognitif, efektif, sosial, emosi, motorik, dan bahasa. Bermain peran menambah kosakata bahasa anak karena terjadinya suatu interaksi dengan temannya ketika mereka bermain peran. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data dari observasi dan dokumentasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa efektif bermain peran untuk meningkatkan perkembangan bahasa pada anak usia dini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknik bermain peran yang dilakukan di TK DEWI MASYITHOH 03 Sarimulyo dapat  meningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa anak.
Comparison of Self-Esteem and Academic Procrastination among Male and Female Healthcare Undergraduates-A Comparative Study.
Authors: Kiran Fatima  , Farnaz Ilyas  , Sidra Naz  , Syed Razi Muhammad  , Syed Imran Mehmood
Published: November 2024

Objective: To validate the academic procrastination scale (APS) and Rosenberg Self- Esteem Scale (RSES) and to compare mean score of self- esteem and academic procrastination among male and female students of Southern Punjab.Methodology: This was the Cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduates of MBBS, Physiotherapy (DPT), Pharmacy (D-Pharmacy) and Allied Health Sciences (AHS) disciplines of private institute of Bahawalpur Medical College (BMC) from January till March-2024. The study tool was comprised of three sections. Section one was about demographic variables like gender, age, graduation program. APS of Tuckman and RSES was used to measure APS and SES in section two and three respectively. For data analysis SPSS version 27 was used. Normality of data was checked with Shapiro-Wilk test. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess the validity of APS and RSES. P-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result: Total n=400 forms were distributed from which n=387 were included for data analysis with 93.6% of response rate There was total n=262 (67.7%) female and n=125 (32.3%) male students. Male students were found to be more procrastinator then female students (39.3 + 8.17) and (42.72 + 9.8) respectively. While comparing RSES, there was insignificant difference found. Male students had higher RSES score as compare to female students 27.93 + 4.6 and 28.6+ 4.50 respectively-table.3. APS was found to be validated tool at Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.821.Conclusion: Academic Procrastination Scale was found to be valid tool in local context. Lower APS was found among male students showed more procrastinators then female gender.
Key Words: Academic Procrastination, Procrastination, Self-Esteem, undergraduates.
SAFE HYSTRECTOMY
Authors: Qamar-un-Nisa  , Madhu  Bala Sharma
Published: November 2024

Middle-aged women suffering from vesicovaginal fistula following hysterectomy represent a significant health issue within the community. Accurate diagnosisand appropriate treatment selection are crucial for achieving effective outcomes. Ureterovaginal fistula is a severe condition that poses considerable clinicalchallenges, exacerbated by social and psychological factors. On September 19, 2024, a one-day workshop was conducted in partnership with the Pakistan National Forum on Women’s Health and Muhammad Medical and Dental College, featuring Professor Pushpa Sirichand and her team. The event took place at Muhammad Medical and Dental College in Mirpurkhas and included participants from the Obstetrics and Gynecology department, postgraduate trainees, house officers, and paramedic staff from Muhammad Medical College and Isra University.
Beyond Teaching: The Indispensable Role of Research.
Authors: Syed Imran Mehmood
Published: November 2024

The question of whether a university can still be considered a university without research has sparked debate among academics and policymakers. Some argue that teaching and research are inseparable, while others believe that universities can focus solely on teaching without compromising their status. This short communication explores the role of research in defining a university and argues that research is essential to the very fabric of higher education.
8–9. századi tárgytípusok, viseleti szokások továbbélése a Kárpát-medence 10–11. századi sírjaiban
Authors: Fülöp Réka , Győri-Pórszász Anna , Révész László , Ritoók Ágnes
Published: November 2024

A Kárpát-medence kora középkori történetének egyik legfontosabb kérdése a honfoglaló magyarok és az általuk helyben talált népesség egymáshoz való viszonya. Míg utóbbiak közül a nyugatiés délszláv közösségek, a Karoling peremkultúra egyes elemeinek, valamint a dél-erdélyi bolgár csoportoknak a továbbélését a kutatók túlnyomó többsége tényként kezeli, az avar kori populáció utódainak (különösen az alföldi avarságnak) a fennmaradása viták kereszttüzében áll. Utóbbiak esetében a vélemények széles skálán mozognak, a teljes pusztulástól a népes közösségeknek a magyarságba történt betagozódásáig számos elképzelés felbukkant a történeti, régészeti és bioarcheológiai szakirodalomban. E dolgozat szerzői egymástól függetlenül figyeltek fel arra, hogy egyre több olyan tárgytípus, viseleti jellegzetesség vagy temetkezési szokás mutatható ki a Kárpát-medencében feltárt 10–11. századi sírokból, melyeknek eredete a 8–9. századi népesség hagyatékára vezethetők vissza. Dolgozatunk (már csak a rendelkezésünkre álló szűkre szabott terjedelem miatt is) nem tűzhette ki célul a kérdéskör teljes feldolgozását, a tárgyalt elemek teljes felgyűjtését. Jelen írásunkat előtanulmánynak és figyelemfelhívásnak szánjuk. Az itt felvetett kérdések teljes kidolgozása későbbi résztanulmányok sorozatának lesz a feladata.
Újabb adatok az Árpád-kori nagyméretű veremépületek kérdéséhez
Authors: Terei György
Published: November 2024

Kána, illetve a kánai terület első okleveles említése 1240-ből származik, amikor a veszprémi püspök rögzíti a kánai és telki apátok számára, hogy a földterületből 200 jugera földet „nagypesti” német polgároknak adnak bérbe szőlőtermelés céljából. Az oklevélben nem szerepel, hogy a tárgyalt föld pontosan hol helyezkedik el, csupán az, hogy Kána mellett található. Az Árpád-kori falu egykori területén, a Budapest határán belül található lelőhelyen, 2003 és 2005 között folyt régészeti kutatómunkáról korábban számos fórumon beszámoltunk. Bár az ásatási eredmények feldolgozása rögvest a terepmunka befejeződésével megkezdődött, még mindig sok a feladat. Terveink szerint kisebb-nagyobb részletekben közöljük az egyes tárgyakat, leletcsoportokat vagy objektumcsoportokat. Jelen munkámban a faluhelyen feltárt négy nagyméretű földbe mélyített objektumot szeretném bemutatni részletesen, egyrészt azért, mert egy mára ugyan ismert, de viszonylag ritka objektumtípusról van szó, másrészt mert egy változatos, és szerkezetében elég bonyolult építményről beszélhetünk, mely első ránézésre is teljesen elkülönül a jól ismert veremházaktól. Egy-egy példa előfordult korábban is, de nagyobb számban a 2000-es évek elejétől tömegesen meginduló nagyfelületű feltárások során lettek ismertek.
Automated Intelligence: Designing Next-Gen AI Architectures with AutoML
Authors: Krishna Pasupuleti Murali
Published: November 2024

Abstract: The chapter "Automated Intelligence: Designing Next-Gen AI Architectures with AutoML" explores the transformative potential of Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) in revolutionizing AI development. It delves into the core components of AutoML, such as data preprocessing, model selection, and hyperparameter optimization, and highlights the technologies driving this innovation, including Neural Architecture Search (NAS), meta-learning, and reinforcement learning. Practical applications across industries, from healthcare to finance, are examined to illustrate AutoML's impact on real-world problems. The chapter also addresses the challenges and limitations, such as data quality, interpretability, and computational resource constraints. Finally, it discusses future directions, including emerging trends and the ethical and societal implications of AutoML, emphasizing the importance of responsible adoption and continuous advancement in this field. Keywords: AutoML, Automated Machine Learning, AI architectures, Neural Architecture Search, meta-learning, reinforcement learning, data preprocessing, model selection, hyperparameter optimization, AI democratization, explainable AI, computational resources, ethical AI, future trends, AI in industry.
Challenges in Implementing Quality Education at INTI International University: An Examination of Human Resource Management Practices
Authors: Ramachandaran Sharmila Devi
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the challenges that INTI International University has had in integrating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 by ensuring inclusive, high-quality education and opportunities for lifelong learning into its HRM practices. Key problems identified by the study include the need to accommodate varied faculty requirements in an inclusive environment, integrate new technologies with current teaching approaches, and attract and retain talented instructors. The implementation of HRM strategies is hampered by resource constraints, changing educational requirements, and the need for ongoing strategy modification, according to the insights of an HR specialist. The results emphasize the necessity of continual modifications to HRM practices to address these issues and forward the objective of universal access to high-quality education.
Determinants of Employee Innovative Work Behavior
Authors: Rahmat Erwan , Sugiarto Agus , Dwiatmadja Christantius , Sunarto Hari
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the direct and indirect effects of resilience, transformational leadership, competence, and religious attitudes on innovative work behavior. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The population in this study was 1491 employees. A total of 579 employees participated were subjected to statistical analysis using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that the resilience, transformational leadership, and competence have a direct effect on the innovative work behaviour. Similarly, the competence and transformational leadership are also found to have a direct effect on the resilience. However, the religious attitudes have no direct effect on either transformational leadership or resilience. Further, the resilience plays a mediating role in the indirect effect of competence and transformational leadership on the innovative work behavior. In contrast, the resilience fails to mediate the indirect effect between religious attitudes and innovative work behavior. These empirical findings highlight the significant influence of determinants of innovative work behavior.
Research on the modification technology of beta molecular sieve
Authors: Jackson Henry , Wilson Katherine , Miller Noah
Published: November 2024

The influence of temperature and time of the acid washing and hydrothermal treatment on Beta zeolite properties was examined in detail, the results revealed that acid washing at 2h and 80℃and 2h hydrothermal treatment at 650℃are the best modification operating conditions. The different SiO2/Al2O3ratio of Beta zeolite are systematically modified using optimized modification operating conditions. Beta zeolite modified from higher SiO2/Al2O3ratio of the starting Beta also has higher SiO2/Al2O3 ratio. Crystallinity of starting Beta zeolite has less effect on the modified Beta zeolite. As the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of starting Beta increased, total acid amount of modified Beta decreased. When the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of starting Beta is bigger, the surface area and pore volume is higher.
Teaching mathematical concepts based on the principle of "Consistency in Explanation"
Authors: Zhang Guochao , Zhan Xu
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the importance and methods of achieving "self-consistency" in the teaching of mathematical concepts. It first emphasizes the central role of mathematical concepts in learning mathematics and, through the example of teaching the eccentricity of an ellipse, points out the complexity of understanding mathematical concepts. Then, by exploring the history of "eccentricity," the paper demonstrates the human conventions and historical development behind mathematical concepts, highlighting the need for teachers to delve into the origins and meanings of concepts in their teaching. The paper proposes four strategies to achieve "self-consistency": sorting out the history of mathematical development, finding applications of mathematics in daily life, rebuilding connections between mathematical knowledge, and utilizing perspectives from other disciplines. Finally, the paper argues that "self-consistency" is not only a teaching method but also a teaching philosophy, aimed at helping students gain a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
Research on adolescents' new media literacy and its cultivation
Authors: Han Min-joon , Ryu Ji-eun , Schulz Anna
Published: November 2024

Emphasizing the cultivation of adolescents' new media literacy and their ability to respond to the new media environment is of great significance to the growth of young people. Adolescents can enhance their learning autonomy, broaden their horizons, and meet their personalized development needs by utilizing new media in their studies and daily lives; however, new media has certain adverse effects on the construction of a systematic knowledge system and the development of reading, learning, thinking, and critical abilities in adolescents. Based on the characteristics of new media, this article analyzes the pros and cons of new media's impact on adolescents and preliminarily discusses the cultivation of adolescents' new media literacy from multiple perspectives, including the nation, society, schools, teachers, parents, and students themselves.
USO DA BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR NA PRODUÇÃO DE NOVOS MEDICAMENTOS
Authors: Vieira Camila Parente , Silva Francisco José da , Barros Victor Jampierrre da Silva , Lima Simone Biana de , Oliveira Joanilson Rosa , Lago Alexsander Frederick Viana do
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION: Molecular biology, by acting in the development of biotechnological drugs, such as Zidovudine and Sofosbuvir, offers significant innovations in modern pharmacology, providing more specific and effective therapies for complex diseases. These drugs, although promising, still face challenges related to high costs and limited accessibility. The field is constantly evolving, seeking to improve the specificity and sensitivity of therapies for better prognoses. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To explore the applications of molecular biology in the production of new drugs and its impact on the creation of personalized treatments. METHODOLOGY: This work is a qualitative, exploratory bibliographic review, which analyzes 7 articles published between 2020 and 2024 on molecular biology correlated to drug development. The research used databases such as BVS, DrugBank, PubMed and others, applying rigorous criteria for their selection. RESULTS: This study analyzes the potential of molecular biology for the development of new drugs, highlighting techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing and CRISPR/Cas9. A review highlights the importance of these approaches in personalizing therapies and identifying molecular targets, in addition to discussing the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs. Advances in molecular pharmacology offer new opportunities for more targeted and specific treatments with several drugs in complex diseases. CONCLUSION: The integrative review highlighted the importance of molecular biology techniques, such as DNA sequencing, PCR and CRISPR/Cas9, in drug development and personalized medicine, demonstrating their effectiveness in the treatment of genetic and infectious diseases. It is urgent to carry out new studies to explore the interactions of these technologies and their clinical applications, evolving towards better pharmacological treatments.
INOCULAÇÃO COM AZOSPIRILLUM BRASILENSE EM SEMENTES DE MILHO QUIMICAMENTE TRATADAS
Authors: França Eduardo Antonio Tiodozio de , Bortot Dyogo
Published: November 2024

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da inoculação de Azospirillum brasilense em sementes de milho tratadas com diferentes agentes químicos, com o objetivo de avaliar o impacto na produtividade dos grãos e a eficácia da combinação com tratamentos químicos. O experimento, realizado na Fazenda Escola Univel, em Cascavel-PR, seguiu um delineamento em blocos casualizados, com cinco tratamentos: testemunha, inoculação isolada com Azospirillum brasilense, inoculação com fungicida, inoculação com inseticida e a combinação de Azospirillum com fungicida e inseticida. Os resultados mostraram que a combinação completa de Azospirillum com inseticida e fungicida foi a mais eficaz, promovendo maior desenvolvimento das plantas e produção de biomassa. Isso indica que essa abordagem é uma alternativa promissora para melhorar a produtividade do milho, sendo segura para o meio ambiente e a saúde humana.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO PRÉ TREINO E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O AUMENTO DA ANSIEDADE: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Pereira Bráulio dos Santos , Silva Danielle Coimbra Pereira da , Medeiros Gabriel Sanguanini de , Rodrigues Thainá de Lima , Carvalho Amanda Bezerra , Silva Weison Lima da
Published: November 2024

The use of pre-workout supplements is common among those seeking to optimize athletic performance. These products, which often contain stimulants like caffeine, taurine, and tyrosine, are designed to increase energy, endurance, and concentration but may also be associated with increased anxiety. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the use of pre-workout supplements and the increase in anxiety, considering their pharmacological actions. Specific objectives included identifying the main ingredients found in pre-workout supplements, discussing clinical aspects related to anxiety, and pointing out the mechanisms of action of stimulants that may trigger anxious symptoms. The research followed PRISMA guidelines, examining relevant articles published in the last eight years in databases such as PubMed and SCIELO, resulting in the analysis of 13 studies. The main identified ingredients include caffeine, beta-alanine, branched-chain amino acids, arginine, and L-Dopa. Caffeine is particularly notable for its stimulating effects and potential to increase anxiety. The mechanisms of action of stimulants can elevate the release of neurotransmitters that induce alertness but also contribute to anxiety symptoms, such as nervousness and restlessness. The combination of multiple ingredients can lead to complex interactions, where ergogenic benefits are counterbalanced by adverse effects, such as increased heart rate. An informed approach, guided by healthcare professionals, is essential to optimize results without compromising mental and physical health.
The Role Of Machine Learning In Transforming Healthcare: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Masters in Information Technology, Emporia State University, Kansas, USA, Uddin Mohammed Majbah , Islam Ashraful ,   Master Of Science In Information Technology , Washington University Of Science And Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, Saha Rony ,   Rony Saha Master of Science in Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Goswami Debashish ,   Master of Science in Information Technology, Assam Don Bosco University, India
Published: November 2024

This systematic review explores the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in healthcare, focusing on its applications in disease diagnosis, personalized medicine, healthcare operations, and patient monitoring. By analyzing 167 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2024, the review highlights how ML algorithms have significantly improved early disease detection, treatment personalization, and operational efficiencies in healthcare settings. Findings reveal that ML-powered diagnostic tools, especially deep learning models, demonstrate accuracy levels comparable to human experts in areas like cancer detection. Additionally, ML models tailored for personalized medicine have shown promise in optimizing treatment protocols based on genetic profiles, reducing adverse reactions and improving patient outcomes. In healthcare operations, ML applications have streamlined hospital resource management, enhanced workflow efficiency, and reduced administrative burdens through predictive analytics and natural language processing (NLP). Moreover, ML-driven remote patient monitoring systems have enabled proactive interventions for chronic disease management. Despite these advancements, challenges related to data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and regulatory compliance persist. Addressing these barriers is critical for realizing the full potential of ML in healthcare, ensuring ethical deployment and equitable access. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks and further research to enhance the integration of ML technologies into clinical practice.
Ética e processo analítico
Authors: Aufranc Ana Lia B.
Published: November 2024

A autora aborda e tece considerações acerca das noções de saúde e de doença na perspectiva junguiana. A seguir, discute o que seria a cura no processo analítico. Tece elaborações sobre o significado da ética do processo de individuação. Revê a questão da consciência ética individual vis-à-vis com o código moral de determinada cultura. Finaliza refletindo sobre a ética envolvida no processo analítico e na relação paciente-analista.
Olhos Negros: A luta de um homem contra o fascínio do “não ser”
Authors: Lotfi Glória
Published: November 2024

Estudo sobre o processo de individuação no filme Olhos Negros (1987) de Nikita Mikhalkov (Itália-Rússia-Estados Unidos, 1987), considerando casamento e relações familiares. A autora trabalha o tema do incesto de acordo com a visão junguiana do mergulho ao interior de si mesmo para o resgate dos tesouros mais valiosos do ser humano. Essa viagem está, muitas vezes, fadada ao fracasso e à permanência em um estágio de ego infantil, com o enfraquecimento do herói e com a sua transformação no “filho amante”. O processo de individuação requer uma luta constante contra o fascínio de dissolver-se no todo, o canto da sereia destruidora de tantos heróis. A autora recorre ao mito de Narciso para tratar o casamento como relação de alteridade e enfoca o necessário confronto com a sombra, momento crucial da vida.
Inszenierte Gebete, bewegte Kollektive. Arnold Schönberg als Chorkomponist
Authors: Kapp Reinhard
Published: November 2024

Der Beitrag thematisiert Kompositionen für Chor, aber auch solche mit einem gewissen Choranteil. Die damit aufgeworfenen Fragen sind: Was bedeutet der Chor für Schönberg, welche Rolle spielt er in einzelnen Werken und im gesamten Œuvre?
Arnold Schönbergs Die glückliche Hand op. 18 im Kontext der Lichtregie des 20. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Wilfing-Albrecht Meike
Published: November 2024

Bei der szenischen Konzeption von Arnold Schönbergs Die glückliche Hand op. 18 waren zahlreiche verschiedene Einflüsse ausschlaggebend, von welchen an dieser Stelle ein Blick auf die Bedeutung der Lichtregie geworfen werden soll.
The Literary Fragment in the Second Viennese School
Authors: Levy Benjamin
Published: November 2024

This essay examines several works by Schönberg and Webern as deliberately fleeting statements cultivating shared aesthetic connections with literary fragments, and addressing similar issues of form, genre and rhetoric.
Indigenous Knowledge in Acholi Nicknames
Authors: Pido J.P. Odoch
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – Nicknames are a cultural experience. In some contexts, they are perceived as ‘little’ names that are different from ‘official’ names. Therefore, a nickname is a part of personal identity. Nicknames are often discreet and sometimes opaque. This article explains the meaning of a nickname in the African context and specifically discusses Acholi nicknames (mwoch) as an indigenous way of generating, sharing and preserving knowledge.Methodology – Data for this paper was obtained through interviews. The author interviewed purposively selected respondents from Mucwini in Kitgum and other parts of Acholi sub-region in northern Uganda. It is the nicknames that were the subject of these interviews that are presented, analysed and discussed in this article. The author also tapped into his childhood experience and knowledge of Acholi culture.Findings – Overall Acholi nicknames communicate indigenous knowledge but they must be unlocked, deconstructed and explained in detail in order to share their meanings with the wider world in time and space. It is writing and publication that holds a promise of conserving the knowledge so easily lost because it is considered casual, trivial and peripheral to the core of cultures.Implications – The findings of this study may be used to demonstrate the power of cultural practices, such as nicknames, to generate, share and preserve indigenous knowledge. They may also be used by governments and cultural institutions to mainstream indigenous knowledge in the preservation of the universe of knowledge in communities.Originality – There is limited literature on African nicknames. This article adds an East African tone to ongoing discourse on names and nicknames by non-onomastics scholars who view nicknames as a form of indigenous expression and communication that is deeply rooted in knowledge and philosophy. If not elucidated, the knowledge remains hidden from scholars, and thus unproductive to creativity and eventually lost to all
La féminité, une condamnation à l’inauthenticité? Retour sur la valeur des pratiques et des qualités tributaires de l’assignation des femmes au foyer dans Le deuxième sexe
Authors: Humbert Héloïse
Published: November 2024

S’il a souvent été reproché à l’ouvrage Le deuxième sexe de Simone de Beauvoir de promouvoir l’assimilation des femmes aux hommes et l’abandon de leur féminité comme la condition de leur émancipation, l’autrice de cet article entend montrer que la critique beauvoirienne de la féminité n’exclut pas nécessairement la valorisation des qualités et des pratiques qu’elle recouvre. Après l’examen de valorisations du travail ménager et de l’immanence, respectivement proposées par Iris Marion Young et Debrah Bergoffen, l’autrice démontre que la force de l’évaluation beauvoirienne des qualités et des dispositions morales développées depuis des situations féminines, y compris lorsqu’elles sont positivement valorisées, est de ne jamais les distinguer de leur ancrage dans ces situations d’oppression. Elle met notamment en lumière la disposition paradoxale à l’authenticité de certaines femmes au foyer décrites dans Le deuxième sexe.
La réappropriation sous contrainte des espaces de coéducation par des mères ethnicisées des classes populaires
Authors: Riban Chloé
Published: November 2024

En France, dans un quartier prioritaire de la Politique de la Ville, où les établissements scolaires sollicitent les parents pour obtenir leur collaboration à des projets menés en vue de faire connaître l’école (Café des parents et Classes ouvertes en activité) et aussi d’infléchir certaines pratiques éducatives, perçues comme décalées, une enquête ethnographique a permis d’examiner la réception de ces sollicitations par les mères. Si la participation à ces projets alourdit le travail maternel, celles qui se rendent au Café des parents se réapproprient cet espace, le détournant à des fins de convivialité. Leur engagement personnel est source d’une revalorisation, qui vient contrebalancer le stigmate éprouvé au quotidien, en tant que femmes ethnicisées des classes populaires, mais les assignations demeurent prégnantes.
L’engagement des defensoras-sanadoras au sein du Congrès national indigène au Mexique : une éthique antipatriarcale du care?
Authors: Parent Ophélie
Published: November 2024

Depuis la loi révolutionnaire des femmes publiée par les femmes zapatistes à l’orée du soulèvement armé de l’Armée zapatiste de libération nationale (EZLN) en 1994, la participation des femmes autochtones a grandement augmenté. Depuis la candidature de Maria de Jesús Patricio Martinez aux élections présidentielles mexicaines de 2018, on observe aujourd’hui une participation croissante de militantes-guérisseuses au sein du Congrès national indigène. Avançant des revendications anticapitalistes et antipatriarcales, ces defensoras-sanadoras s’investissent de façon prépondérante au sein du mouvement autochtone pour l’autonomie des peuples et contre le modèle de développement global. Dans cet article, l’autrice aborde la dimension féminine et antipatriarcale de l’éthique du care pratiqué par les militantes-guérisseuses autochtones autour de la sanation et dans le cadre de leurs mobilisations sociales de défense des territoires et de l’autonomie des peuples au Mexique.
Parler d’emprise, mais pour quoi faire? Analyse des usages de la notion d’emprise par une association féministe de lutte contre les violences conjugales
Authors: Chevrot-Bianco Sophie , Salle Muriel
Published: November 2024

Cet article interroge la notion d’emprise, issue de la psychologie et largement mobilisée en France par les structures de lutte contre les violences conjugales, y compris les associations féministes, depuis les années 2000. Le recours à cette notion a pu être critiqué, considéré comme révélateur d’une tendance à la psychologisation de la compréhension du phénomène, mais nous proposons d’aller plus loin. L’analyse d’un corpus de 19 clavardages recueillis auprès d’une association féministe qui accompagne des victimes, permet de cibler différents usages de la notion d’emprise, et d’étudier leur efficacité relativement au contexte dans lequel ils se déploient (dans le cadre de l’accompagnement en situation d’urgence ou après la rupture). Au regard des objectifs féministes, la mobilisation de la notion peut participer d’un processus de déresponsabilisation des victimes de violences, utile et déculpabilisant pour elles quand elles sont dans la relation, mais elle devient contre-productive hors de ce cadre.
« À chaque fois que j’y allais, c’était comme partir à la bataille » : une exploration qualitative des violences gynécologique et obstétricale au Québec
Authors: Chancogne Zélie , Lévesque Sylvie
Published: November 2024

À la fois médicales et genrées, les violences gynécologiques et obstétricales sont commises par le personnel de santé sur des patientes au cours de leur suivi gynécologique, de grossesse ou lors de leur accouchement. S’ancrant dans l’expérience de femmes et de personnes victimes, les autrices ont mené cette étude qualitative exploratoire au Québec auprès de neuf femmes cisgenres et d’une personne non binaire. L’article documente leurs réactions au moment des violences et les tactiques mises en place à court, moyen et plus long terme pour leur survivre, les reconnaître, ne plus en revivre, protéger les autres et se reconstruire.
Antikoni in a Settler Classroom on Kumeyaay Land: Storytelling “in the Meantime” to Imagine “Beyond” It
Authors: Burelle Julie , Piatote Beth
Published: November 2024

This article documents the process that led two groups of students enrolled in a course at UC San Diego to enter into a deeper and more reciprocal embodied relationship with the play Antikoni (a Nez Perce adaptation of Sophocles’ Antigone), its author Beth Piatote, and with UC San Diego’s fraught history related to the repatriation of Kumeyaay ancestors. Building on Theresa Stewart-Ambo and K. Wayne Yang’s urgent invitation to think “beyond land acknowledgement” and to invest time and energy in creating a world beyond settler colonialism, this article examines how being entrusted with a story—Antikoni in this case—can serve to activate settler accountability and, potentially, usher in the relational shift imagined by Stewart-Ambo and Yang. This article documents how the students chose to reciprocate the gift that is Antikoni in tangible ways in the form of two staged readings and offers a reflection on how this experience can extend beyond the classroom and lead to lasting transformative work among larger campus communities.
Trend and Instability Analysis of Milk Prices in Major Markets of India
Authors: Tanwar Rashmi , Singh Sunil Kumar
Published: November 2024

The growth rate of production and per capita availability of milk and growth rate, variability and convergence/divergence of retail prices of milk in the major consuming markets of India has been examined in this article using annual production and per capita availability of milk data for the period from 1980-81 to 2022-23 and deseasonalised monthly milk retail prices from 1975-76 to 2022-23 was utilized to study the growth rate, variability and convergence/divergence of retail prices of milk. The entire period was further divided into two sub-periods and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), Coefficient of Variation around the trend and Bandyopadhyay (1989) methodology were applied to examine the growth rate, variability, instability and convergence/divergence of milk retail prices. The study concluded that the production and per capita availability of milk was increasing continuously. The highest average milk retail price was recorded in Delhi market during TE2022. The growth rate of milk retail prices were increased in Delhi and Kolkata markets while in Mumbai and Chennai markets, it was reduced from sub-period I to sub-period II. The variability of milk retail prices were reduced from sub-period I to sub-period II in all the selected markets. The Mumbai market exhibited highest reduction in variability in milk retail prices while the Chennai market showed lowest reduction in retail price of milk from sub-period I to sub-period II. The positive and negative deviation trend lines were diverging during sub-period I while they were converging during sub-period II. This indicated that instability of milk retail price was reducing during sub-period II. The reduction of variability and instability in milk retail prices was caused by the increased production and per capita availability of milk, increased milk processing capacity and improvement in marketing infrastructure in the recent time.
The Potential Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Ocean Navigation and Its Implications for Taiwan's Socio-Economic Society: An International Law Perspective
Authors: Shih Yi-Che , Chien Hwa
Published: November 2024

This study explores the potential effects of climate change on Arctic navigation and its implications for Taiwan's socio-economic fabric, through an international legal lens that considers geographical, socio-economic, and global political factors. The research review followed the methodological framework established by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2015) and drew upon Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) approach for summarizing and disseminating research findings, while adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The ongoing effects of climate change and global warming have accelerated glacial melting, easing access to Arctic waters and opening new shipping routes, such as the Northeast Passage and Northwest Passage, which have notably impacted Taiwan's socio-economic dynamics. Climate change significantly affects ocean-based economies, as it shapes oceanic processes, which in turn directly influence social and economic activities.
Influence of Date of Planting on Total Sugars and Titratable Acidity of Strawberry Varieties in Vertical Farming
Authors: Reddy L.Shruthi , M.Rajasekhar  , Suchitra V. , Jyothi G. , Kumar B.Naveen
Published: November 2024

The research using vertical towers was carried out at Centre of Excellence (COE) for vegetables and flowers, Jeedimetla, Medchal Malkajgiri district of Telangana during Rabi 2022-23 and 2023-24 in Factorial Completely Randomized Design (FCRD) evaluating four varieties V1- Nabila (Short day), V2- Flaminia (Short day), V3- Murano (Everbearing), V4-Vivara (Everbearing) and four planting dates D1- planting on October 15th D2-Planting on October 30th, D3- planting on November 15th, D4- planting on November 30th. The vertical tower was divided into three tiers, namely the top tier, middle tier and lower tier and the observations were taken accordingly. The results revealed that, the top tier of the vertical tower has exhibited higher percentage of total sugars and lower percentage of titratable acidity than subsequent tiers of the vertical tower among all the varieties, dates of planting and interactions. Among varieties, Shortday varieties V1 (Nabila) and V2 (Flaminia) has revealed highest percentage of total sugars and lowest percentage of titratable acidity than everbearing varieties V3 (Murano) and V4 (Vivara) in all the tiers of the vertical tower. Among planting dates, D2 (Planting on October 30th) has registered with highest percentage of Total sugars and lowest percentage of titratable acidity in all the tiers of the vertical tower. The interaction of V1 (Nabila) and V2 (Flaminia) with D2 (planting on October 30th) indicated highest percentage of total sugars and the lowest percentage of titratable acidity in all the tiers of the vertical tower.
Comparative Efficacy of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum gratissimum Essential Oils Against Cyclas puncticollis Infesting Sweet Potatoes in Burkina Faso
Authors: Simdé Rabièta , Ouattara Delphine , Nitiéma Bintou , Mano Elias , Kambou Georges , Nacro Souleymane
Published: November 2024

Aims: The aim of the present study was to compare the insecticidal effect of the essential oils Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum gratisiimum on the sweet potato weevil Cyclas punticollis.
Study Design: The aim of this approach was to contribute to the management of the sweet potato weevil in Burkina Faso.
Place and Duration of Study: The experiments were carried out at the INERA Entomology laboratory in Bobo-Dioulasso during the cropping season 2022-2023.
Methodology: Five essential oil concentrations (25; 50; 75; 100 and 125 μL/L) were used. Toxicity tests were carried out by fumigation in jars by depositing a charge of essential oil on a 6 cm disc of filter paper. Batches of ten C. puncticollis adults were introduced into the jars containing a fresh, healthy tuberous root of the sweet potato and immediately closed. Each test was repeated five times. The number of dead insects in each batch (treated and untreated jars) was counted every 30 min up to 5 h of exposure and for 4 days (24 h, 48 h ,72 h and 96h) per observation.
Results: The results showed that the different oils had an insecticidal effect on C. puncticollis and that these oils contained chemical substances responsible for the mortality observed. Indeed, mortality rates of 100% were observed after 2 hours of exposure of the weevils with the 125µL/L concentration of O. gratissimum, followed by concentrations of 100µL/L, 75µL/L, 50µL/L after 24 hours and 48 hours with 25µL/L. With O. basilicum essential oil, 100% mortality was observed after 24 hours of weevil exposure with O. basilicum concentrations of 125µL/L and 100µL/L, followed by 98% mortality with concentrations of 75µL/L, 50µL/L and 25µL/L after 96 hours.
Conclusion: These results suggest that the essential oils of Ocimun gratissimun and Ocimun basilicum can be used in the management of C. puncticollis. However, it would be necessary to carry out a concrete application of these oil extracts on large potato stocks in order to confirm or not their efficacy.
Growth and Economic Return of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) under Different Plant Spacing and Fertility Conditions
Authors: Raj Pratiksha , Dubey Ravisankar , Paliwal Arunima , Khati Vaishnavi , Rawat Anchal , Bisht Aditya Raj
Published: November 2024

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a native of the Andes that has sparked a worldwide interest due to its unique nutritional value. Quinoa seed have an orthodox magnificent nutritional food quality and were also called “the mother grain”. To achieve optimal crop yield, farmers must meticulously manage various factors, ensuring a balanced approach to fertility levels, irrigation and pest control. It is crucial for farmers to find a delicate balance in achieving specific nutritional and yield targets. The current investigation was conducted in kharif 2022, with genotype “EC507742” at Research and Extension Centre, Gaja, College of Forestry, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. The experiment comprised of two factors viz., geometry (S): S1- 20 x10 cm, S2- 30 x 10 cm and S3- 40 x 10 cm in main plot and fertility levels (F): F1- Control, F2- 75% NPKS, F3- 100% NPKS and F4- 125% NPKS in sub plot with total of 12 treatment combinations that were evaluated in split plot design with three replications. The data was analysed using OPSTAT with figures from SAS (proc glm). Among the geometries, S2 (30 x 10 cm) excelled in field conditions and economics relative to others. Among different fertility levels, F3 (100% NPKS) demonstrated the greatest growth, yield characteristics, yield, and higher returns for quinoa compared to other fertility levels. The interactions between geometry and fertility levels were also found significant for growth, yield attributes and yield with higher in S2F3. Thus, it can be concluded that using the recommended fertilizer (100% NPKS) with the ideal spacing of 30 x 10 cm improves growth, yield and profitability of Quinoa.
Predicting Natural Gas Production in Various Nations Using a Fractional Grey Bernoulli Approach
Authors: Li Tianzi , Deng Qing
Published: November 2024

Accurate forecasting of natural gas production is crucial for economic stability, environmental sustainability, and market investment. This study presents an advanced forecasting method using the fractional grey Bernoulli model, which combines fractional accumulation and Bernoulli processes to enhance the predictive accuracy for nonlinear datasets. The model’s versatility and flexibility allow it to adapt to various data characteristics and complexities, thereby outperforming traditional grey models in forecasting performance. To optimize the model parameters, this study employs the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, further improving the model’s effectiveness. Empirical analysis of natural gas production data from Brazil, Italy, and Qatar demonstrates that the model exhibits significant advantages in both fitting and forecasting capabilities. The findings indicate that the fractional grey Bernoulli model achieves high accuracy and reliability in predicting natural gas production in these countries, providing a robust framework for strategic energy planning and investment decision-making. With average forecast errors of 1.9113%, 4.0353%, and 1.8902% for natural gas production in Brazil, Italy, and Qatar respectively, this study underscores the model’s effectiveness in enhancing forecast reliability and minimizing risk, providing valuable insights for sustainable energy development.
Phases of the exocytotic fusion pore
Authors: Álvarez de Toledo Guillermo , Montes María Ángeles , Montenegro Pablo , Borges Ricardo
Published: August 2018

Membrane fusion and fission are fundamental processes in living organisms. Membrane fusion occurs through the formation of a fusion pore, which is the structure that connects two lipid membranes during their fusion. Fusion pores can form spontaneously, but cells endow themselves with a set of proteins that make the process of fusion faster and regulatable. The fusion pore starts with a narrow diameter and dilates relatively slowly; it may fluctuate in size or can even close completely, producing a transient vesicle fusion (kiss‐and‐run), or can finally expand abruptly to release all vesicle contents. A set of proteins control the formation, dilation, and eventual closure of the fusion pore and, therefore, the velocity at which the contents of secretory vesicles are released to the extracellular medium. Thus, the regulation of fusion pore expansion or closure is key to regulate the release of neurotransmitters and hormones. Here, we review the phases of the fusion pore and discuss the implications in the modes of exocytosis.