bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Sentimental Journey:
‘the elegance of the style — the liveliness of the wit’
Authors: LATHAM MONICA
Published: May 2024

This article examines Virginia Woolf ’s three batches of reading notes on
A Sentimental Journey
, taken in 1909 in preparation for her
TLS
review ‘Sterne’, then in 1923-1924 for her collection of essays
The Common Reader
, and finally in 1927-1929 for her 1928 essay ‘The “Sentimental Journey”’ as well as her 1929 essay “Phases of Fiction”. These manuscript notes, that were not intended to be seen or published, and that have not yet been explored by scholars, clearly show how Sterne’s novel triggers the first extreme, spontaneous reactions from Woolf: either harsh criticism when she is exasperated by Sterne’s ‘unctuous’ sentimentality or genuine lavishing praise on Sterne’s incomparable stylistic mastery, which leads her to categorically declare him the ‘supreme stylist’. Woolf ’s reading notes on Sterne also give us insights into her method of reviewing or writing critical essays, which consists of selecting important quotes that help her build her critical arguments and illustrate her essays, jotting down succinct comments that will be further polished and expanded, and placing the author’s work in an auto/biographical context. Woolf ’s meticulous reading of
A Sentimental Journey
ultimately enables her to learn the technical and stylistic ropes from the ‘forerunner of the moderns’ and put them into practice into her own prose.
Bidding through Heaven’s Door: Floozman in Space’s Sternean Curio
Authors: CAYZAC BERTRAND
Published: May 2024

An address to the learned company gathered in Jesus College, Cambridge, 18 March 2018.
The First Russian Illustrator of Sterne: Nikolai Feofilaktov’s Unpublished Illustrations to
A Sentimental Journey
(1934)
Authors: BUDRIN PETER
Published: May 2024

This essay discusses seven previously unpublished illustrations for
A Sentimental Journey
recently unearthed in the archives of the Russian State Literary Museum.
DESIGNCOMMUNICATION – A FACILITATOR OF CREATIVITY FOR ALL
Authors: Galla Daniella Dominika , Horváth Dóra , Cosovan Attila Róbert
Published: May 2024

Our goal is to introduce the term designcommunication written in one word, a creative, academically based design approach combining theory and practical experience as good as possible in various application settings, be it education, scientific research, concept, product or system development. Designcommunication provides a highly flexible framework and a sound methodological base beyond the familiar. Designcommunication, in other words, creating a connection as designing, is an approach that uses a holistic triple relation framework of opposing dimensions: material–immaterial, permanent–variable and survival–subsistence–development relations. This framework of relations is available and possibly applicable to anyone regardless of level and area of education. Introducing such a design approach to education opens new horizons of creative cooperation, as designcommunication facilitates the development of creativity, collaboration and communication as increasingly valued soft skills.
FRAGILITY ASSESSMENT OF INSTALLATION DEFECTS IN INDUSTRIAL STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF SUBJECTED TO WIND LOADS
Authors: Kwon Kyungrok , Choi Hyok Chu , Ji Koochul , Choi Youngjin , Kong Jung Sik
Published: May 2024

In industrial structures in which standing seam metal roofs (SSMRs) are commonly used, heat insulation and waterproofing have emerged as crucial requirements for the protection of internal equipment. However, in newly developed SSMRs, the structural systems have become increasingly complex. The installation of insulation layers between the upper and lower panels poses challenges during roof panel installations, resulting in defects owing to the carelessness of the installer. These clip defects can significantly affect the wind-resistance performance of the SSMR structure during testing. In this study, we employed finite element method (FEM) modeling and verification, utilizing the wind resistance test results of SSMRs. In addition, we conducted a variable analysis as well as a fragility assessment focusing on the location and number of clip defects in the SSMRs. The results of this study indicate that the wind performance of the roof was significantly degraded owing to SSMR clip defects. Moreover, the wind resistance performance can be quantitatively evaluated by considering the roof zone and the exposed environment under a wind load.
The assessment of the bioaccumulation of microplastics in key fish species from the Bulgarian aquatory of the Black Sea
Authors: Toschkova Stephany , Ibryamova Sevginar , Bachvarova Darina Ch. , Koynova Teodora , Stanachkova Elitca , Ivanov Radoslav , Natchev Nikolay , Ignatova-Ivanova Tsveteslava
Published: May 2024

One of the main problems of the world's oceans, reported by many scientific studies, is the microplastic pollution. Within the Black Sea, one of the main sources of pollution is the same, which is caused by the diverse anthropogenic activities. The present study demonstrated detailed microplastics contamination of in five fish species important for the commercial fishing (Garfish, Мullet, Knout goby, Pontic shad and Mediterranean horse mackerel). They were collected from the Sozopol area on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Within each microplastic morphological group, three size classes were recognised: 100–200 µm, 25–100 µm and ≤ 25 µm. Microplastics were found in all studied tissues of the fish, but in varying proportions of pellets, fibres and fragments. Pellets were most frequently isolated, followed by irregularly-shaped fragments and fibres were the least numerous. The bulk of insulated plastics are made of polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Our results pointed out serious pollution with plastic particles in the Bulgarian Black Sea aquatory, which, in the future, may seriously affect the health of the fish population and also human health.
The Divergence of Psychiatric and Medical Decision-Making Mechanisms for Patients Who Lack Capacity and Its Lasting Impact on the Delivery of Psychiatric Care
Authors: Lentini Nicole , Gershan Scott
Published: May 2024

Modern medical ethics utilizes an informed consent process that emphasizes patient autonomy by respecting the decisions of patients who have capacity. When patients are incapacitated, decision making for patients who require medical and psychiatric care is often handled differently. When incapacitated patients require medical care, surrogate decision makers are allowed to make decisions immediately and for the duration of incapacitation, with limited court involvement (“treatment-driven” or “best interests” model). In contrast, for psychiatric treatment, most states utilize “rights-driven” models in which an incapacitated patient who would benefit from psychiatric treatment cannot be admitted or treated absent an additional judicial finding of “dangerousness” or “grave disability” (“danger to self”) sufficient to justify civil commitment. The divergence of psychiatric and medical decision making for incapacitated patients began in the 1960s when the basis of most mental health law was established and continues to impact the delivery of present-day psychiatric care.

[
Psychiatr Ann.
2024;54(5):e146–e150.]
Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms: Implementing Medication Management in Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Authors: ElAwady Mostafa , AlHamad Hanadi , Valappil Sameer , Abbas Asma , Chandran Mani , Manikoth Pravija Talapan , Mathew Manju , Burghol Nowar Daoud , Abdelaziz Fady , AbdAlSattar Ali , Kanaan Ayman , Atif Mohammed , Qassem Mohamad , Icic Novica , Brandt Nicole J.
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To implement the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) 4Ms framework, focusing on Medication and its impact on Mobility, Mentation, and What Matters, within Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar.

Method:

A quality improvement approach was used to implement, extend, and sustain the AFHS 4Ms framework at Hamad Medical Corporation. The Medication “M” was described as the use case to illustrate the impact of high-risk medications on Mobility, Mentation, and What Matters, using an evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach.

Results:

Implementation of the AFHS 4Ms framework revealed success in aligning multidisciplinary teams to prioritize patient-centered care and caregiver engagement. Through this collaboration, a process map, modified medication screening tool, documentation templates, and educational efforts were developed.

Conclusion:

Applying the AFHS 4Ms framework into health care settings is crucial to improve the care of older adults. Medication management is a cornerstone, involving interdisciplinary team input during screening and act phases to ensure proper medication prescribing and use in older adults. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(6), 6–9.]
Navigating the Storm: Challenges and Career Implications for Nursing Home Administrators in the Wake of COVID-19
Authors: Beltran Susanny J. , Wagner Jennifer , Dorris Lainey , Miller Vivian J.
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

Nursing homes were at the epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and continue to experience its effects, including staffing shortages. Although various studies have described the experiences of frontline staff, less has been published about the experiences of those in administrative positions. The current study explored factors impacting nursing home administrators' (NHAs) perceived preparedness, day-to-day operational challenges and needs, and career outlook in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method:

A cross-sectional online survey was administered via Qualtrics
®
, comprising demographic and facility-level questions and eight open-ended questions. Qualitative content and thematic analysis were used to code the text for themes describing administrator perceptions.

Results:

NHAs (
N
= 60) described feeling unprepared, experiencing disruptions of day-to-day operations, and witnessing a decrease in resident well-being. NHAs also expressed a decrease in their own well-being due to COVID-19. Many NHAs expressed wanting to, planning to, or actively working toward leaving their role due to the consequences of COVID-19.

Conclusion:

As nursing homes continue to face staffing shortages, supporting those in the role of administrator becomes of urgent importance, as this role directly impacts staff and resident well-being. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(6), 17–24.]
The contrasting mosaic of consumers' knowledge on local plant genetic resources sustainability vis a vis the unawareness for indigenous farm animal breeds
Authors: Tampaki Martha , Koutouzidou Georgia , Melfou Katerina , Ragkos Athanasios , Giantsis Ioannis A.
Published: May 2024

Unlike the conservation of wild plants and animals, which is a global policy issue, the conservation of locally cultivated plant varieties and indigenous breeds of farm animals is largely dependent on the farmers' choice to exploit them. This choice is subsequently influenced by consumer perceptions. As various local genetic resources of local plant varieties and farm animal breeds are of low productivity, they are not preferred by farmers and are therefore at risk of extinction. Consumer perceptions of food products originating from local genetic resources play a crucial role in the conservation of agrobiodiversity and sustainability of the primary sector, particularly in rural areas where short food supply chains can be more easily developed. The present study investigated consumer knowledge and opinions regarding products from local indigenous genetic resources in a rural area of particular agricultural importance: Western Macedonia, Greece. According to the findings, consumers have positive perceptions concerning local plant varieties and indigenous farm animal breeds, indicating their willingness to pay, but highlighting the requirement for reliable labeling. Interestingly, although Greece has a great diversity of indigenous farm animals, the public in the research area is only familiar with local plant varieties. Factors such as age, income and education level show a positive correlation with awareness for sustainability and conservation of local genetic resources.
La démocratisation de la finance au Québec : approches concurrentes, histoire contestée
Authors: Pépin Christian , Dufour Mathieu , Tremblay-Pepin Simon
Published: May 2024

À partir d’une typologie de trois conceptions de la démocratisation de la finance (rupture, symbiotique et interstitielle), cet article réinterprète les conflits ayant façonné l’histoire des institutions financières publiques et coopératives (IFPC) québécoises de 1960 à aujourd’hui. Pour chaque période, nous évaluons des projets de réformes et des institutions qui ont visé, soit, à socialiser la finance, à complémenter le secteur financier privé afin de l’améliorer de l’intérieur, ou à créer des espaces financiers qui échappent à la maximisation des profits. Méconnues, les luttes et revendications syndicales en faveur de la socialisation de la finance au Québec font ressortir les limites actuelles des IFPC associées notamment à la « finance solidaire et responsable ». Ce pan des conflits sociaux entourant la finance au Québec offre également des ressources afin de réimaginer la démocratisation de la finance en contexte québécois.
Quand la diversité culturelle des territoires métropolitains avance en âge. Est-ce que la forme urbaine des territoires influence le risque d’exclusion ?
Authors: Lord Sébastien , Alves de Souza Mariana , Schnepp Edgar , Boutas Athanasios , Negron-Poblete Paula
Published: May 2024

Vieillir chez soi est une trajectoire de vie mise de l’avant depuis nombre d’années par les gouvernements et souhaitée par les personnes âgées et leurs proches. Un vieillissement sur place, dans son milieu de vie, n’est toutefois pas une expérience statique ou linéaire. Alors que la personne évolue dans son parcours, son quartier se transforme également en plaçant les individus dans différentes situations plus et moins favorables du point de vue de l’inclusion, de la participation et plus largement de la maîtrise de son environnement résidentiel. Cette double évolution est particulièrement visible dans les territoires d’immigration d’agglomérations métropolitaines comme Montréal. Or, les milieux qui concentrent à la fois l’immigration et le vieillissement sont d’une grande variabilité de formes urbaines (quartiers centraux, péricentraux, banlieues, etc.) et de dynamiques urbaines (renouvellement, requalification, gentrification, etc.). Correspondant parfois à des milieux favorisés pouvant être placés dans une dynamique d’appauvrissement, ou référant parfois à des milieux en changements social et économique relativement importants, ces dynamiques différenciées posent des défis en matière de politiques urbaines. C’est avec le concept de normalité résidentielle (residential normalcy) que nous abordons 3 types de milieux de vie (milieux d’immigration établis, milieux en requalification et milieux d’immigration étalés). Les personnes aînées parviennent à la normalité résidentielle lorsqu’elles déclarent avoir des sentiments globalement positifs face à leurs milieux de vie, aux personnes, groupes ou institutions qui modulent leur quotidien et aux activités qu’elles sont en mesure de choisir et d’accomplir. Plusieurs des facteurs d’exclusion des milieux d’immigration établis correspondent à l’accessibilité aux ressources urbaines, notamment la reconnaissance institutionnelle. Si l’accès à la mobilité et aux transports est facteur de fragilité, pour pouvoir suivre la trajectoire de la communauté d’appartenance dans l’agglomération, l’ancrage de la communauté d’appartenance dans son milieu est un fort facteur d’inclusion. Pour les milieux en requalification ou étalés, c’est la localisation et la présence même des ressources urbaines qui posent question, en donnant une visibilité aux personnes et communautés. Cet enjeu d’(in)visibilité passe par différents lieux ordinaires (centres commerciaux, espaces vacants de toutes sortes, etc.), mais qui sont en forte transformation et leur maîtrise n’est pas garantie. Les cas de deux secteurs d'arrondissements de Montréal, Parc-Extension et Montréal-Nord, et la Ville de Brossard permettent d’ouvrir la discussion sur les politiques et leur évolution.
Albert Châtelet (1883-1960) : de la théorie des nombres à la politique universitaire
Authors: Gauthier Sébastien
Published: May 2024

Albert Châtelet est surtout connu comme un grand administrateur de la recherche de la première moitié du xxe siècle. Mais il était avant 1914 un normalien prometteur, s’intéressant à l’arithmétique et l’algèbre, des sujets originaux dans le paysage français. L’article montre comment son parcours est en partie forgé, ou au moins infléchi, par la Première Guerre mondiale. Après sa démobilisation, la carrière de Châtelet se diversifie en effet, avec un engagement principal dans l’administration et l’enseignement. Il s’éloigne de la recherche (l’interruption de ses travaux a d’ailleurs des effets sur le développement en France de ses domaines de prédilection) et laisse à la génération suivante une image d’administrateur en retrait des mathématiques, alors que lui-même et ses contemporains soulignent plutôt de la continuité entre ses travaux et ceux développés à partir des années 1930.
« Une noble occupation et un patriotique devoir » : Robert-Émile Bourgeois (1857-1945), géodésien, officier et savant
Authors: Schiavon Martina
Published: May 2024

À travers l’étude de la trajectoire de l’officier et géodésien du Service géographique de l’armée Robert-Émile Bourgeois, cet article se propose d’investiguer le champ d’activités de la géodésie dans une période de paix et de guerre. En se focalisant sur le premier conflit mondial et l’immédiat après-guerre, il s’agira de comprendre comment cette discipline de terrain, la géodésie, désignée par ses acteurs comme « une noble occupation et un patriotique devoir », a pris part à la création de savoirs « purs », de prestige, et d’efficacité monnayable.
Analyse onomasiologique du français radiophonique algérien
Authors: Sadi Nabil
Published: May 2024

L’onomasiologie est une étude sémantique consistant en une démarche qui part de l’idée, du concept, pour en étudier les diverses expressions dans une langue. Cette recherche constitue une étude onomasiologique des éléments exogènes contenus dans le discours radiophonique interactionnel d’Alger-chaîne 3. Nous proposons d’établir un essai d’une typologie des alternances codiques pour, ensuite, passer à leurs particularités lexématiques afin d’en établir les différentes réalisations.
Le cosmopolitisme selon Habermas : un dépassement du cosmopolitisme kantien ?
Authors: NAYAGOM Olivier
Published: May 2024

Cet article se propose d’abord d’examiner le lien que le cosmopolitisme de Habermas entretient avec le cosmopolitisme kantien et d’interroger ensuite sa prétention à dépasser ce dernier. Il montre que la lecture habermassienne du Projet de paix perpétuelle n’est pas la meilleure pour rendre au texte kantien toute sa cohérence. Il fait voir enfin, sans rien lui ôter de sa force, que la version habermassienne du cosmopolitisme, conçu comme société mondiale dotée d’une constitution et désétatisée, ne dépasse pas au fond la version kantienne d’une Société des nations juridiquement constituée. Plutôt que d’un dépassement, il est préférable dès lors de parler d’un approfondissement et d’une plus grande détermination de l’idée cosmopolitique que le recul historique et les connaissances acquises de l’évolution du droit international ont rendue possible.
Agile Leadership
Authors: Jain Anupriya , Kamat Sourabh , Saini Vivek , Singh Alok , Whig Pawan
Published: May 2024

Agile methodologies have revolutionized project management by emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and responsiveness. However, effective implementation of Agile requires more than just adopting new processes—it demands agile leadership. This chapter explores the critical role of leadership in navigating the challenges of Agile implementation and maximizing its success. It examines the characteristics of agile leadership, including fostering a culture of trust, empowering teams, and embracing change. Drawing from both theory and real-world examples, the chapter provides practical insights into how leaders can inspire innovation, drive alignment, and sustain momentum in Agile environments. From managing resistance to facilitating continuous improvement, agile leadership is essential for unlocking the full potential of Agile methodologies. By equipping leaders with the skills and mindset needed to navigate complexity and uncertainty, organizations can achieve greater agility, resilience, and ultimately, success in today's fast-paced world.
Waste Management and Recovery Practices in the Apparel Sector Through a Sustainable Approach
Authors: Randhawa Rajveer Kaur
Published: May 2024

The apparel sector, a key driver of global economic growth, confronts pressing challenges related to environmental sustainability. In view of that the current study explores into waste management and recovery practices within the industry, stressing arrangement with Sustainable Development Goal No. 17 viz. Partnerships for the Goals, aiming to address the ecological impact of apparel operations and promote the circular economy. The problem of waste generation in the apparel industry has been significant and requires a thorough investigation, considering the sustainable practices. Circular design principles, including lean manufacturing and the use of recyclable materials, are explored as strategies to minimize waste during production. The forefront of sustainable development in the apparel sector lies in waste recovery initiatives. The study also appraises the effectiveness of existing programs like take-back schemes and closed-loop recycling systems in escapist textile waste from landfills. Through case studies, successful models and strategies aligned with SDG 17.
The Role of Solid Waste Management in Boosting Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Nyika Joan , Dinka Megersa Olumana
Published: May 2024

The management of solid waste is a growing challenge with rising trends in industrialisation and population growth, and has become a public and environmental health concern. The challenge spills over to negatively affect the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs). This chapter focuses on how solid waste management (SWM) can be used to promote the realizations of SDGs while prioritizing on economic, social, and environmental growth. Findings show that systematic SWM has the capacity to influence most SDGs and hence the need to uptake it. This can be done by promoting circular economic models, formulating, implementing, and enforcing SWM regulations that are pro-sustainable development, improving governance of the solid waste sector through planning and adoption of better technologies to valorise waste.
Agricultural Waste Management Through Crop Residue Management
Authors: N. D. Chethan Patil , Kashyap Suryakanta , Jarial Sapna
Published: May 2024

Crop residue management (CRB) is a global environmental, economic, and health concern. CRB, a common practice in developing countries, is a long-term agricultural waste management strategy. It harms air quality, soil health, and human well-being. It persists due to labor shortages, economic constraints, and limited access to alternative technologies despite its widespread negative consequences. CRB management includes surface retention, mulching, and farm mechanization are examples of on-field management methods; off-field methods include baling, livestock feed supplementation, composting, mushroom cultivation, biochar production, biogas generation, and industrial applications. Modern machinery, such as the Happy Seeder, enables zero-tillage farming and crop residue management. Long-term solutions are required to address this issue. An integrated approach is required to agricultural waste management, combining technological innovation with policy support and community engagement, to reduce the adverse effects of crop residue burning while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Marketing Strategy of Private Enterprises Based on Bayesian Dynamic Panel Model of Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Sun Siyu , Long Juan
Published: May 2024

Machine learning algorithms have attracted widespread attention in both industry and academia. This article mainly studies the marketing strategy decision-making of private listed enterprises based on Bayesian panel data model. By constructing a Bayesian static panel data model and a Bayesian dynamic panel data model, an empirical analysis was conducted on the debt financing decisions of private enterprises from two aspects: external financial environment and internal governance. The experimental results show that the MC error and standard deviation of parameter estimation for Bayesian static panel data model and Bayesian dynamic panel data model are both very small. This method contains more information, increases observation data and degrees of freedom. This article provides important theoretical guidance for the coordinated development of private listed enterprises and state-owned enterprises. It is conducive to promoting the coordinated development of the entire national economy.
Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease
Authors: Schneider H.R.
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
CPD Questionnaire: April 2003
Authors: Editor SAFPJ
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
Anencephalic neonates as organ donors
Authors: Knapp van Bogaert Donna , Ogunbanjo Gboyega A.
Published: May 2024

The problem of using anencephalic neonates as potential organ donors is a highly charged emotional issue. In this brief article, we are unable to address all of the ethical issues involved but present an admittedly superficial overview for further reflections.
Clinical Trials in Family Practice
Authors: Jobson Roy
Published: May 2024

At some stages of their careers many Family Physicians and General Practitioners will be approached by a pharmaceutical company or a 'clinical research organisation' (CRO) to be an investigator in a clinical trial. According to the South African Clinical Trials Guidelines 2000; a clinical trial is '[a]ny investigation in human subjects intended to discover or verify the clinical, pharmacological and/or other pharmacodynamic effects of an investigational product[s], and/or to identify any adverse reactions to an investigational product[s], and/or to study absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of an investigational product[s] with the object of ascertaining its safety and/or efficacy.
Bridging the Communication Gap between Traditional Healers and Western Medicine
Authors: Kruger Katharine L.
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
AIDS: The continuum of care in Ingwavuma
Authors: Barnard Ann
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
The diagnosis of osteoarthritis
Authors: Gotlieb David
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
Focusing on Rural Health
Authors: De Villiers P.J.T.
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
Management of type 1 diabetes in family practice
Authors: Khare A.K.
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
Analytic Besov functional calculus for several commuting operators
Authors: Batty Charles , Gomilko Alexander , Kobos Dominik , Tomilov Yuri
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates analytic Besov functions of

n

variables which act on the generators of

n

commuting

C_{0}

-semigroups on a Banach space. The theory for

n=1

has already been published, and the present paper uses a different approach to that case as well as extending to the cases when

n\ge2

. It also clarifies some spectral mapping properties and provides some operator norm estimates.
Алгебраическая теорема де Рама и функция Бейкера-Ахиезера
Authors: Krichever Igor Moiseevich , Takhtadzhyan Leon Armenovich
Published: May 2024

Для случая алгебраических кривых (компактных римановых поверхностей) показано, что группа когомологий де Рама $H^1_{\mathrm{dR}}(X,\mathbb{C})$ римановой поверхности $X$ рода $g$ имеет естественную структуру симплектического векторного пространства. Выбор неспециального эффективного дивизора $D$ степени $g$ на $X$ задает симплектический базис $H^1_{\mathrm{dR}}(X,\mathbb{C})$, состоящий из голоморфных дифференциалов и дифференциалов второго рода с полюсами в $D$. Этот результат, алгебраическая теорема де Рама, позволяет описать касательное пространство к многообразиям Пикара и Якоби римановой поверхности $X$ в терминах дифференциалов второго рода и определить естественные векторные поля на многообразии Якоби, отвечающие движению точек дивизора $D$. В терминах формализма Лакса на алгебраических кривых эти векторные поля соответствуют уравнениям Дубровина в теории интегрируемых систем, а функция Бейкера-Ахиезера естественным образом получается
интегрированием вдоль интегральных кривых.
Библиография: 14 наименований.
Определитель Ганкеля для полуклассического унитарного ансамбля Лагерра, уравнения Пенлеве IV и Гойна
Authors: Wang Dan
Published: May 2024

Проведен анализ асимптотического поведения определителя Ганкеля, порожденного полуклассическим весом Лагерра. Для этого применяются лестничные операторы и исследуется эволюция параметров. Установлено, что вспомогательная величина, связанная с полуклассическим весом Лагерра, удовлетворяет уравнению Пенлеве IV, в котором выполнено соответствующее преобразование переменных. С помощью метода кулоновской жидкости получено разложение при больших $n$ логарифма определителя Ганкеля. Это позволяет разобраться в скейлинге и флуктуациях определителя, а также способствует более глубокому пониманию его поведения в полуклассическом ансамбле Лагерра. Исследуется асимптотическая эволюция ортогональных многочленов по полуклассическому весу Лагерра, рассматривается частный случай. Изучаются свойства и характеристики этих полиномов, связанные с ансамблем. Объясняется связь между дифференциальными уравнениями второго порядка, которым удовлетворяют ортогональные многочлены по полуклассическому весу Лагерра, и триконфлюэнтными уравнениями Гойна или биконфлюэнтными уравнениями Гойна.
The efficacy of therapeutic hypothermia in patients with poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lee Seungjoo , Kim Moinay , Kwon Min-Yong , Kwon Sae Min , Ko Young San , Chung Yeongu , Park Wonhyoung , Park Jung Cheol , Ahn Jae Sung , Jeon Hanwool , Im Jihyun , Kim Jae Hyun
Published: May 2024

Background: This study evaluates the effectiveness of Therapeutic Hypothermia (TH) in treating poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), focusing on functional outcomes, mortality, and complications such as vasospasm, delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), and hydrocephalus.Methods: Adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central, up to November 2023. Nine studies involving 368 patients were selected based on eligibility criteria focusing on TH in poor-grade SAH patients. Data extraction, bias assessment, and evidence certainty were systematically performed.Results: The primary analysis of unfavorable outcomes in 271 participants showed no significant difference between the TH and standard care groups (risk ratio [RR], 0.87). However, a significant reduction in vasospasm was observed in the TH group (RR, 0.63) among 174 participants. No significant differences were found in DCI, hydrocephalus, and mortality rates in the respective participant groups.Conclusions: TH did not significantly improve primary unfavorable outcomes in poor-grade SAH patients. However, the reduction in vasospasm rates indicates potential specific benefits. The absence of significant findings in other secondary outcomes and mortality highlights the need for further research to better understand TH's role in treating this patient population.
Justification to urgently end the high-risk child begging culture of the almajiri system of Northern Nigeria
Authors: Theophilus Makama Funom , Esther Makama Funom , Maitalata Waziri Peter
Published: May 2024

Recent study showed that three out of every six boys sent into the almajiri system in Northern Nigeria die. One more is lost and about two survive. This puts Nigeria in a precarious situation in respect to child mortality and since nothing can be done about this, despite previous notable attempts from Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, it is paramount that this system of Qur’anic education of little boys be stopped urgently. Systematic approaches have been recommended such as bettering the welfare of the vulnerable rural mothers who give birth to these boys, and the improvement of other sociopolitical factors that affect their livelihoods. The study recommends the reintroduction of the well-organized pre-colonial Islamiyya system of Qur’anic education instead of the Almajiri one, which exposes these vulnerable boys not just to begging, but also to diseases, physical trauma, harsh weather, hunger, trafficking and even becoming the pool for the recruitment of hooligans, political thuggery and terrorism.
Consequences of illicit brews on health and family food security in Bungoma county, Kenya’s Bumula and Kanduyi sub-counties.
Authors: Manyasa Amakobe Olivia , W. Wakhungu Jacob , Samita Wamocho Leonard
Published: May 2024

Illicit brew accounts for 60% of alcohol drunk in Kenya, with detrimental effects on health and food security. This study aimed to determine health consequences of illicit local brews on household food security was conducted in Bumula and Kanduyi Sub-Counties, Kenya. Correlational survey research design was used. The 726 respondents were sampled by stratified random sampling where household heads and key informants were purposefully sampled. Interviews, structured questionnaires, and observation were used to collect data after validation by the experts in the subject area. The collected data was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 26 and expressed as frequencies and percentages in tables. Multiple regression was used to determine the extent to which health effects of illicit brews affected household food security. Chi-square statistic was used to test whether health consequences had significant effect on household food security. From the findings health effects of illicit brews were significant on household food security (P<0.05=0.000). Health effects of illicit brews affected household food security by 59.649%. Conscious efforts by government through its agencies like are required so as to combat instances of illicit brews as a panacea to food insecurity and health problems.
Effectiveness of agricultural technologies dissemination and adoption among rural farmers in Yenagoa Agricultural Zone, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Okringbo I.J. , Amaegberi H.
Published: May 2024

This study analyzed the effectiveness of agricultural technologies dissemination and adoption among rural farmers in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Data were collected through interview schedule and well-structured questionnaires from 90 rural farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that plantain sucker multiplication (x̄ =3.0), provitamin A cassava (x̄ = 3.4), and value addition (x̄ = 3.0) were the various agricultural technologies development practice by research. The result showed that extension agents (x̄ = 2.3) as well as friends and relations (x̄ =3.6) were the various channels through which the developed technologies were disseminated. The result further showed that awareness (x̄ = 2.9), interest (x̄ = 3.1), trial (x̄ = 3.1), evaluation (x̄ = 3.0), and adoption (x̄ = 3.1) were the various categories of adoption of agricultural technologies disseminated. The study also showed that complexity of technology (x̄ = 2.8), triability of technology (x̄ = 3.5), relative advantage and cost (x̄ = 3.6) were the various attributes that influenced the adoption of agricultural technologies by rural farmers. The regression result indicated that the co-efficient of agricultural innovations (0.222) was positive and statistically significant at 1%. The ANOVA result showed that F-test (4.074) was greater than the tabulated F-value (3.04) at 5% level of significance. It was concluded that extension agents, contact farms, space and print, friends and relations were the various channels through which agricultural extension technologies were disseminated. Hence, the study recommended that the development of new agricultural technologies must be pursued with vigorous provision of extension services to farmers.
Growth and milk production performance of Abergelle goats under the community-based breeding program in northern Ethiopia
Authors: Walle Yeshiwas , Wondim Bekahagn , Gobeze Mulatu , Aklog Wubeneh , Getachew Tesfaye , Demilie Alemu , Tesema Zeleke
Published: May 2024

Community-based goat breeding program (CBBP) is becoming an alternative genetic improvement approach for low input production system and being implemented nationwide in Ethiopia. A community-based breeding program was implemented in Abergelle goat breed for six years (2014-2019) at Bilaque village in Ziquala district, Wag-himra zone of North Eastern Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to evaluate the growth and milk production performance of Abergelle goats under community-based genetic improvement program. Best bucks were selected on a yearly basis based on their estimated breeding value and unselected bucks were culled out from the population through castration and sale. Body weight of kids and does milk yield data were collected from flock in the community-based breeding program.  A general linear model procedure of SAS was used for data analysis. Birth type, year of birth, and parity had significant (p<0.05) effects on the pre-weaning growth performance of Abergelle goats. The mean yearling weight of kids had slightly increased from 12.8±0.11 to 13.7±0.12 kg during the course of four round selections. Daily milk yield was significantly (p<0.05) affected by the season of lactation and years. Average daily milk yield has increased from 300.31±7.41 ml to 352.62±14.33 ml during the selection years. Death (22%), sale (44%), share (5.5%), and slaughtering (8%) were the major off-take reasons in the flock. The study gave some insight into the possibility of improvement of growth and milk production traits through strategic design and implementation of community-based selective breeding approaches. This approach can suit the existing management level and breeding practices of farmers and it can allow the use of elite bucks and the removal of inferior ones from the population.
Properties and Potentials of Gumbel Power Function Distribution to Rainfall and Wind Speed Datasets
Authors: Uwadi U. U. , Nwezza E. E. , Okonkwo C. I.
Published: May 2024

The objective of this paper is to present the properties and potentials of Gumbel Power function (GuPF) distribution to rainfall and wind speed datasets using the T-X methodology. The density and hazard rate function of the GuPF distribution are unimodal and increasing respectively. Statistical properties of the new distribution such as quantile, moments, and probability weighted moments (PWMs), order statistics and entropy are derived. The Maximum likelihood estimation method is used to estimate the parameters of the proposed model. The superiority of GuPF distribution over other distributions with the same baseline is illustrated using two environmental datasets.
Impact of Land-Use Change from 2000-2020 on Environmental Resources in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Marine A. T. A. , Bisong A. E.
Published: May 2024

Land cover data documents how much of a region is covered by forests, wetlands, impervious surfaces, agriculture, and other land and water types. Water types include wetlands or open water. Land-use shows how people use the landscape – whether for development, conservation, or mixed uses hence, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the impact of land-use change from 2000 – 2020 on environmental resources in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A sample frame of two broad epochs (spanning from 2000 – 2020) was used for the study. This was to allow detailed image capturing and interpretation of land-use land cover (LULC) change of the study area. The result of the analysis shows that water bodies occupies 291.31km2 (3.11%) of the total land cover of the area (9372.72km2), riparian vegetation 1245.2km2 (13.29%), mangrove swamp – 2959.86km2 (31.57%), fresh water – 3976.86km2 (42.43%) and built up area 899.95km2 (9.60%). The study recommends for the implementation of existing environmental laws in order to take care of current trend of environmental resources decline, there should be public enlightenment and environmental education in order to alert the general public on the danger of human activities on the environment.
Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analyses of Opportunistic Pathogenic Fungi Associated to Tinea capitis among pupils from Selected Schools in Somolu Local Government, Lagos state, Nigeria
Authors: Samuel T. O. , Irechukwu P. I. , Ebabhi A. M. , Fadipe T. O.
Published: May 2024

Tinea capitis is a contagious, scalp-involving dermatophyte infection, with a high prevalence among pre-pubertal children. This present study aims to isolate and characterize (obtaining the sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of the genome DNA with the PCR method using universal primers for molecular identification and phylogenetic analyses) of opportunistic mycoses pathogens associated with Tinea capitis. Scalp-scrapping were obtained from head lesions of 136 pupils with 85 boys (62.5%) and 51 girls (37.5%) from three primary schools in Somolu local government, Lagos state. One hundred and thirty-three yield fungal growth, of which are twelve fungal species were identified based on their morphological characteristics and nucleotide sequencing of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using primers targeting the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions (ITS1 and ITS4). The identified fungi include: Aspergillus sydowii, Aspergillus niger, Canidida orthopsilosis, Canidida parapsilosis, Chaetomium globosum, Neopestalotiopsis sp and Talaromyces islandicus. The utilization of a pairwise nucleotide differentiation, disparity among species was observed, ranging from 394 to 538 base pair (bp). The data reported here is to provide a basis for further improvement on the available mycoses agents (oral/topical) in order to combat opportunistic human pathogenic fungi associated with Tinea capitis infection in children. This has become a necessity as this group of fungi pathogens are always present (contribute) at the site of this infection.
Liquidity, solvency and regulation in the Classical–Keynesian theory of crises*
Authors: Panico Carlo
Published: May 2024

This essay sets forth a Classical–Keynesian theory of crises, derived from the joint works of Keynes and Sraffa, including the latter’s 1922 Economic Journal article on the Italian banking crisis and the Lectures on Continental Banking that he gave in Cambridge, which relate the analysis of liquidity to the organisation of financial markets, of regulation and of the policy of the monetary authorities. The Classical–Keynesian approach is shaped by the conflicts over income distribution that mould the institutional organisation of financial markets. The paper uses it to interpret the 1929 and 2007 financial crises. More specifically, it asserts that the pressures of the banking industry on the political authorities were the main cause of the two crises. These pressures succeeded in changing regulation and transforming the US financial system from ‘specialised’ into ‘universal’ before the crisis of 1929 and also prior to the crisis of 2007.
How playable advertisements affect Gen Z’s intention to download apps in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Hoang Long Cuu , Ho Hoan Phuc , Dao Hung Xuan , Nguyen Binh Gia , Le Giang Vu Chau , Nguyen Ha Nhu Ngoc
Published: May 2024

With the rapid growth of the Internet and portable devices such as smartphones and tablets, mobile advertisements have become a powerful, widely implemented marketing method. Having been popularly developed from 2014 - 2015, playable advertisements quickly gained intentions from advertisers, marketers, and app creators. However, due to the novelty of this advertising method, its effect on Gen Z audiences’ app-downloading intention in Ho Chi Minh City has not been examined yet. Therefore, this study aims to make further investigations into this topic by using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), the Use and Gratification Theory (UGT) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The research is conducted with a sample size of 342 respondents, and an online questionnaire is used to collect data from these research participants. The collected data is analyzed using Partial-Least-Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), which subsequently indicates that these audiences’ attitudes, which are directly affected by their perceived value of the advertisements, are significantly associated with their intentions to download the advertised apps. Particularly, the respondents’ perceived value tends to be positively enhanced, which then stimulates an increase in their attitude towards the advertisements and consequently boosts their app-downloading intention once the credibility and entertainment of that advertisement are high, while the irritation is at a reasonably low level. A mediating effect of these Gen Z audiences’ attitudes in the relationship between advertising value and their app-downloading intentions is also found in this research. Overall, findings from this research are able to provide further understanding of which criteria affect the experience, perspectives, and responses of Gen Z audiences in Ho Chi Minh City when they interact with playable advertisements, which is insightful for advertisers, marketers, and app creators in applying the right advertising method into their mobile marketing strategies.
The relationship between Mycoplasma and Kawasaki disease in pediatric patients: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Cheng Min , Zheng Gaihuan , Gao Lu , Zhang Bihong
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the relationship between Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) and Kawasaki disease by conducting an updated systemic review and meta-analysis of published studies.

Materials and methods: Studies mentioning M. pneumoniae and Kawasaki disease before October 2022 were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence was calculated, and the log odds ratio in the random effects model was applied to estimate the pooled prevalence of M. pneumoniae infection in pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease. In addition, the clinical parameters, such as hemoglobin and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, were analyzed. Six studies with a total of 1,859 pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease were enrolled. The focused outcome was the pooled prevalence and clinical parameters.

Results: The pooled prevalence of M. pneumoniae infection was statistically significant in pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease. In addition, the values of hemoglobin and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were significantly different between M. pneumoniae-infected and non-M. pneumoniae-infected patients with Kawasaki disease. Other clinical parameters were not significantly different between M. pneumoniae-infected and non-M. pneumoniae-infected patients with Kawasaki disease.

Conclusion: The results suggest that M. pneumoniae infection is significantly prevalent in pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease. The lower values of hemoglobin and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in M. pneumoniae-infected patients with Kawasaki disease might be needed to investigate further.