bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study of Motifs Analysis of Embroidery Arts in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Adedapo Eyinade Sunday , Adeleke Mohammed Isiaka , Babatunde Olaniyi David
Published: December 2024

Motifs incorporation of textiles embroidery in Nigeria is dynamic with continual paradigm shifts. But despite its ephemeral nature and the lack of organized museum and gallery preservation for the forms of embroidery motifs, there has not been scholarly attentions to the arts of motifs embroidery. The study therefore, researched motifs embroidery of South-West Nigeria with the aim of producing a generic analysis of motifs embroidery. Research populations is selected from South-West Nigeria. Males and females’ embroidery artists were interrogated. The study revealed that eleven forms of embroidery motifs applied to textile either with machine or handmade with distinct interpretations.
Government Expenditure and the Nigerian Economy Growth Performance
Authors: Chiadika Emmanuella Obiajulu , Egbon Peter C.
Published: December 2024

This study explicitly examined the effects of government expenditure on education, agriculture and manufacturing, on the growth performance of the Nigerian economy from 2000 to 2023, using the ARDL Bounds test approach. Annual data were sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and World Bank Indicators (various issues). The Augmented Dickey Fuller and Phillips Perron unit root tests were used to check the level of stationarity while the ARDL Bounds test to cointegration was used to justify the long-run relationship. It was discovered that a positive relationship exists between government expenditure and the growth performance of the Nigerian economy (proxy by GDP). Therefore, an improved educational sector due to increased budgetary allocation on education positively influence agriculture and ultimately, the manufacturing sector. This is because the output of the education sector are inputs to the agricultural sector and the output of the agricultural sector are inputs to the manufacturing sector. It was therefore recommended that for an improved agricultural and manufacturing sector performance, the government should improve her budgetary allocations to the educational sector. Furthermore, taxes on luxury goods should be increased and the proceeds channeled towards the funding of infrastructural facilities that are capable of boosting the performances of these key sectors. The government should increase her partnership with the private sector in relation to financing public expenditure through Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) in their host communities and beyond.
AI-Enhanced Data Governance for Modernizing the US Court System
Authors: Dev Deepthi Kallahakalu Vijay
Published: December 2024

The US court system is currently burdened by inefficiencies, data silos, and security vulnerabilities that urgently require modernization to restore public trust. Outdated legacy systems, fragmented data practices, and limited interoperability hinder case management and transparency. A robust data governance framework powered by cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and federated learning is essential to address these pressing challenges. This paper explores how AI-enhanced data governance can swiftly transform the judicial system by ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility. It presents solutions that modernize the court system and offer scalable applications for other sectors, such as healthcare, finance, and education. Adopting centralized data platforms, AI-driven data management, and advanced encryption methods can enhance operational efficiency, reduce biases, and improve decision-making processes. By leveraging this technology-driven framework, the judiciary can deliver justice more effectively, regain public trust, and set a precedent for modernization across industries.
Evaluación de Competencias y Habilidades en Egresados de Administración de Empresas y su Alineación con las Demandas Empresarial en Neiva
Authors: Perdomo Castañeda Jeimi Yulisa , Rodríguez Páez Leidy Alejandra , Medina Aroca Mildrey Alejandra
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio examina la alineación entre las competencias y habilidades desarrolladas por los egresados del programa de Administración de Empresas de una institución de educación superior en Neiva y las demandas del sector empresarial local entre 2019 y 2022. Utilizando una metodología cualitativa basada en entrevistas semiestructuradas con 41 egresados y responsables de recursos humanos de grandes empresas, se identificaron brechas significativas tanto en competencias técnicas como blandas. Los resultados revelaron que, aunque los egresados poseen una sólida base teórica, la aplicación práctica de estos conocimientos es limitada. Además, las competencias blandas, como la comunicación efectiva, el liderazgo y la resolución de problemas, mostraron discrepancias aún mayores entre lo demandado por las empresas y lo desarrollado por los egresados. Para abordar estas brechas, se recomienda la integración de más experiencias prácticas en el currículo académico, el fortalecimiento de programas de mentoría y la colaboración estrecha entre universidades y el sector empresarial. Asimismo, se destaca la importancia de fomentar una cultura de aprendizaje continuo para mantener la competitividad en el mercado laboral. Estas estrategias no solo mejorarán la empleabilidad de los egresados, sino que también contribuirán al éxito y sostenibilidad de las organizaciones en las que trabajen.
Sustainable Waste Oils Polymer Doped with Titanium Dioxide as Ultraviolet Stabilizer
Authors: Anika Zafiah Mohd Rus  , Nurul Syamimi Mohd Salim  , Hanani Abd Wahab  , Noraini Marsi  , Nik Normunira Mat Hassan  , Hendi Saryanto  , Nurulsaidatulsyida Sulong  , Nik Alnur Auli Nik Yusuf  , Muhammad Hafizh Alamsyah  , Ita Mariza
Published: December 2024

Waste oils for biopolymer conversion process namely as sustainable monomers with biodegradable properties that are prepared in a multi-stage synthesis route from vegetable oils. These sustainable monomers from virgin oil (VO) and waste oil (WO) were mixed with hardener to form virgin oil sustainable polymer (VOP) and waste oil sustainable polymer (WOP). VOP and WOP were left to cure at ambient temperature for at least 6 hours and removed from the mould. The steps were repeated to fabricate sustainable polymer composite (SPC) doped with different percentages of TiO2. The samples of biopolymer (BP) are based on VOP and WOP, while biopolymer composites (BPC) were based on TiO2 percentage. The thickness of the prepared sample is from 110 to 250 µm according to ASTM D1005-95. The study on the thermal stability property of these polymers in oven thermal exposure shows a significant stability of these polymer films which was determined by calculating the carbonyl index (CI) of polymer films. The VOP shows the least stability upon thermal exposure which its molecular chains contain many reactive sites, thus providing more potential for degradation, resulting in lower thermal and bio-stability. Also, it is revealed that polymers are susceptible to photodegradation initiated by heat or UV light during processing or long-term use. Therefore, UV accelerated weathering test was conducted according to ASTM D 4587-Standard practice for fluorescent UV-condensation exposures of paint and related coatings. Furthermore, a tensile test was conducted to determine the strength and ductility of a material. The mechanical properties of polymer thin films were significantly reduced by UV irradiation exposure. As opposed to WOP, VOP gives better results for tensile strength and elongation at break.
Current position of brucella infection among the hospitalized human population
Authors: Feroz Khan  , Sarmir Khan  , Khan Rahmat , Matiullah  , Shafiq ur Rehman  , Ihsan Ullah
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to examine the incidence of Brucella infection among hospitalized patients. This study was conducted during February to August 2022 in District Headquarters Teaching Hospital (DHQTH) district Bannu, Pakistan.  A 2mL of venous blood was collected from those individuals who visited the hospital with the complaint of joint inflammation and high grade fever. The Brucella infection was detected by Standard Plate Agglutination Test (SPAT) and Serum Tube Agglutination Test (STAT). A total of 150 samples were examined in the present study, 100 (66.66%) of them were found to be negative and 50(33.33%) to be positive for various bacterial infections. Among male positive patients 17 (56.66%) reported to have B. melitensis and 13 (43.33%) had B. abortus while in female patients 9 (45.00%), 11(55.00%) were positive of B. melitensis and B. abortus respectively. The study showed that prevalence of the disease appears to be more common in males as compared to female and age group between 41 to 50 years were more prone to the infection. In Pakistan, brucellosis continues to be a persistent and posing public health risk. Individuals who are exposed to brucellosis at work are more likely to develop infection; therefore all the exposed persons should get themselves screened.
Work-integrated learning at the interface of the COVID-19 pandemic: An exploratory study at a university of technology in South Africa
Authors: Bhagwan Raisuyah , Naidu Lyrise
Published: December 2024

Confronted by the disruption of work-integrated learning (WIL) placements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology experienced multiple academic and mental health challenges. This study highlights the impact the pandemic had on students from the Departments of Homeopathy, Radiography, Emergency Medical Care, Biomedical, and Chiropractic. Using a qualitative approach, 15 students were purposively sampled to participate in the study. The paper describes their challenges with regards to securing patients, dealing with patients who were COVID-19 positive, and the need for greater academic and psychological support during their WIL placements.
How teacher behaviour influences learning performance: The mediating role of student motivation
Authors: Khan Warda , Saeed Muhammad Rashid , Khan Huda , Lee Richard
Published: December 2024

Teacher behaviour and student motivation are well-known antecedents of student learning performance. However, their interaction effects remain under-explored, especially given the different types of teacher behaviour and motivation. This study2 involving students in a private Pakistani secondary school (n=367) examined these interaction effects on students’ perceived learning performance. Our findings show that when students viewed their teachers as providing better teaching and classroom structure (termed structure), their extrinsic motivation influenced perceived learning performance more than intrinsic motivation did. Conversely, how students perceived that their teachers related individually and personally to them (termed relatedness) were more pertinent in enhancing intrinsic, than extrinsic, motivation. We also demonstrated that extrinsic motivation mediated the effects of structure on only perceived grade performance, whereas intrinsic motivation mediated the effects of relatedness on grade performance as well as confidence in ability and staying motivated. Further, perceived teacher behaviour was reciprocally influenced by intrinsic motivation, but not by extrinsic motivation. The study extends academic research into the nexus of teacher behaviour and motivation, especially the differential importance of intrinsic over extrinsic motivation. It also provides practical guidance to educationists on improving student performance through appropriate teacher training.
The induction process of novice teachers in primary schools: experiences of school management teams
Authors: Mkhabele Thelma , Kgwete Ephraim , Sing Nevensha
Published: December 2024

The need for induction is to prepare newly appointed teachers for the classroom and to adapt to the school’s environment and culture. Schools approach teacher induction differently. The study argues that, if novice teachers are expected to perform their duties optimally, support structures should be in place to enhance the quality of their work. This study explored how quintile one to three primary schools’, School Management Teams members experienced the implementation of the induction process of novice teachers. SMT members are expected to induct novice teachers successfully. A sample of nine SMT members from three quintile one to three primary schools was purposively selected. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed employing thematic analysis technique. In this regard, all relevant ethical considerations were adhered to. Three of the SMT members demonstrated that, the induction process is not implemented effectively due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of how it should be implemented.  Six SMT members revealed that the induction process is not given serious attention and the novice teachers are unintentionally left to swim or sink. Furthermore, challenges such as, inadequate time for induction activities, work overload, interruptions due to other administrative activities, unscheduled workshops and meetings, and attending to disciplinary matters concerning learners and staff, contribute towards poor implementation of the induction process of novice teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that, the DoE should develop a standardised induction policy that should assist all schools in following consistent structured procedures on how to induct novice teachers. Furthermore, District officials should monitor the induction process of novice teachers.
Recomendaciones para el mes de Abril
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

En abril inicia la primera temporada lluviosa en el centro del país. Según el IDEAM, se espera un comportamiento cercano a los registros históricos de precipitación, superiores a los 150 mm, en la mayor parte del área cafetera
Recomendaciones para el mes de Mayo
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

Durante el mes de mayo continúa la primera temporada lluviosa del año, especialmente en la región Andina, y es el mes en el cual normalmente se presentan incrementos en las precipitaciones con respecto al mes de abril, en el Suroccidente de la región Caribe, debido a la migración natural de la Zona de Confluencia Intertropical (ZCIT), desde el Centro hacia el Norte del país.
Recomendaciones para el mes de Enero
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

Las condiciones actuales de la interacción del océano con la atmósfera a lo largo de la cuenca del Océano Pacífico Tropical muestran un enfriamiento muy cercano a una condición “La Niña débil”; como consecuencia existe la posibilidad de cambios en los patrones normales de precipitación y temperatura sobre el territorio colombiano, con tendencia hacia un aumento de la precipitación.
Észrevételek az új büntető törvénykönyv egyes felelősségtani rendelkezéseihez
Authors: Mészáros Ádám
Published: December 2024

Focusing on responsibility, the author provides an overview on the new Hungarian Criminal Code, coming into effect on the July 1, 2013.
Debunking the Hatred Speech among Sudanese Youtubers from Socio-Cultural Context and Critical Discourse Perspective
Authors: Nugdallah Mohammed Dr. Abazar Mohammed , Elsadig Elnadeef Dr. Elsadig Ali
Published: December 2024

This study aims at investigating hatred speech led by Sudanese youtubers on social media from critical discourse analysis and socio-cultural perspective. It proposes that Sudan is a multicultural, ethnical, and religious country facing a significant crisis threatening Sudan’s political and social context. Moreover, it targets to analyze various kinds of hate speech disseminated on social media by Sudanese youtubers. The researchers conduct a survey and questionnaire to collect data among a carefully selected group of 79 youtubers. Furthermore, critical discourse analysis is conducted by using CDA toolkit. The study concludes that hate speech is launched by most of Sudanese Youtubers, living abroad, on Facebook and Clubhouse due to earning money factor and psychological factor related to upbringing and socialization. The study recommends that hate speech should be banned by law and Sudanese youtubers spreading hate speech on Facebook and Clubhouse should be punished in lawcourt and social media should be under surveillance.
Numerical Analysis of Thermal Hydraulic Performance of Heat Exchanger Tube with Inserts
Authors: Baloni Rishab , Sanjay Ratan , Kumar Rohit
Published: December 2024

A heat exchanger is a device which is used to transfer heat between two or more fluids at different temperatures. To increase the rate of heat, transfer between two fluids, passive techniques are used, which changes the fluid flow behaviour inside the heat exchanger tube by using inserts. For the present study an Anchor shaped geometry is attached to a ball is used as inserts. This inserts embedded heat exchanger tube is numerically investigated at a wide range of Reynolds number (Re) i.e. 4000-22000. The geometrical parameters of the inserts are pitch (P = 70, 90, 110, and 130 mm), length of Anchor shape (lp = 7 mm, 6 mm, and 5 mm), diameter of ball (d = 10 mm, 12 mm, and 14 mm). The complete heat exchanger model and its parameters are analyzed and shown as results (Nusselt number and contours of fluid) of design model with all variations in its parameters is determined by Ansys workbench (Computational fluid dynamics). These variations are pretended to enhance the thermal performance, and observed 329.53% increment of heat transfer as compared to smooth tube, and found maximum thermal performance of 2.160 at Re = 22000, d = 12 mm, lp = 6 mm) and p = 90 mm.
Effect of NPSB blended fertilizer on yield and yield components of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) at rain fed condition on Tsegede district, western Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Alene Haile , Shimgabir Teame , Gebreslasie Negasi
Published: December 2024

Wheat is major grain crops grown in Tsegede district in western Tigray Region for house consumption. However, its productivity is low in general and in the study area in particular due to limited knowledge of balanced or blended fertilizer application rate and low availability of soil nutrients. Since the study was conducted on acidic soils of Tsegede in 2018 to 2019 during the main cropping season to determine economically feasible rate of blended NPSB for better production of wheat. The treatments consisted of seven levels of blended NPSB (0, 50, 100, and 150 kg NPSB ha−1 ) and with recommended NP fertilizers. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design in a factorial arrangement and replicated three times per treatment having a total of 24 plots. The soil analysis result indicated that, most of the nutrients are below optimum level to support the potential crop production. This may be the effect of low soil pH, which is dominantly leaching of the basic cation exchange capacity of soils. The analysis of variance the experiment indicated that plant height, above ground biomass, grain yield and harvest index were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by applied NPSB and recommended NP fertilizers. The highest (74.6cm) plant height was recorded by application of 250 kg of NPSB ha-1 and followed (74.2 cm) by 300 kg of NPSB ha-1 . On the other hand, the maximum (4564kgha-1 ) biomass yield, grain yield (2014 kgha-1 ) and harvest index (44.8%) were recorded in the parameters by application of 250 kg NPSB ha-1 . However, spike length, numbers of tillers per plant and numbers of seeds per panicle were not significantly (p<0.05) influenced by applied NPSB and recommended NP fertilizers. The partial budget analysis results revealed that the application of 250 kg NPSB ha-1 +100 kg Urea ha-1 gave b better net benefit and marginal rate of return in the study area. Therefore, application of NPSB at the rate of 250 kg NPSB ha-1 +100 kg Urea ha-1 was best opportunity to use in the production of bread wheat and economic advantages for the experimental area of wheat production.
Evaluation of Blended NPSB Fertilizer on Yield and Yield Components of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under Rain-fed Condition at Cheguarkudo in Tsegedie District Western Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Shimgabr Teame , Haftu Weldesenbet
Published: December 2024

Field experiment was conducted with the objective of evaluating the effects of blended (NPSB) fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of Barley at Cheguarkudo in Tsegedie Wereda of Tigray Ethiopia during the main rainy seasons of 2019 and 2020. The experiment was carried out on farmers' field with three replications using randomized complete block design (RCBD), comprised of 8 treatments 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 kg/ha NPSB and recommended NP 64kg/ha N and 46 kg P2O5/ha. Composite soil samples were also initially collected from 0-20 cm depth of the fields and analyzed. The blended fertilizer rates were applied at the time of sowing while N was applied in split into two applications. Phosphorus di ammonium phosphate (DAP) was also applied at planting time. Plant height, spike length, straw yield, grain yield data were collected. Soil analyses of the experimental fields revealed sandy loam soil textural classes, strongly acid soil reaction (pH), low organic matter (OM), low total N and low Olsen P. Application of different rates of NPSB fertilizers significantly (P≤0.05) and positively influenced most of the crop parameters. Highest result was obtained at 300 kg/ha blended. Partial budget analysis showed highest and profitable yield at 150 kg NPSB/ha was recorded for Barley. This profitable rate could be recommended for the experimental area.
Morphological variation in liverworts traits influence community assemblage along an elevational gradient in northern Madagascar
Authors: Marline Lovanomenjanahary , Ah-Peng Claudine , Flores Olivier , Hedderson Terry
Published: December 2024

Background and aims – Epiphyte bryophytes play a crucial role in forest ecosystems by contributing to water retention, nutrient cycling, and microhabitat creation. However, despite their ecological importance, epiphyte bryophytes in Madagascar remain poorly studied, especially in terms of their functional traits and responses to environmental change. This study addresses this gap by investigating epiphytic liverwort communities along an elevational gradient in northern Madagascar. We aim to assess the relationship between liverwort species' functional diversity and community assembly using a trait-based approach, focusing on how habitat filtering and niche differentiation shape community structure.

Material and methods – Epiphytic bryophytes were collected across 10 elevational belts along a 2230 m elevational transect. We measured 12 morphological traits related to resource use, life history, defense, desiccation resistance, and photosynthetic activity. Functional evenness (FEve) and functional dispersion (FDis) were calculated for each community. To investigate functional responses underlying community assembly, we measured community-weighted means (CWM) and variances (CWV) for each trait along the transect. We analyzed trait-environment relationships using multiple general linear models and evaluated community assembly processes (convergence or divergence) across the gradient.

Key results – Community assembly is influenced by environmental conditions and vegetation structure. At lower elevations, higher temperatures and taller vegetation lead to trait convergence, particularly in size-related traits. In contrast, at higher elevations, increased species richness increased trait divergence. Habitat filtering drives trait convergence at lower elevations, while niche differentiation becomes more important at species-rich higher elevations.

Conclusion – Morphological traits reveal how habitat filtering and niche differentiation jointly influence species distribution. Including physiological traits like water-holding capacity and carbon fixation in future studies will provide deeper insights into ecosystem processes. These findings contribute to understanding tropical forest ecosystems.
Pharmacoeconomic evaluation of intravascular ultrasound for imaging in cardiac interventions
Authors: Slavchev G. , Dacheva A. , Velikov T. , Seytaridou Y. , Mekov E. , Dzhambazov S. , Vasilev D.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an imaging modality used primarily in interventional cardiology to characterize lesion morphology, quantify plaque significance, guide stent sizing, assess stent implantation, and identify procedural complications. Aim: This analysis aims to present a cost-effectiveness analysis and budget impact analysis of intravascular ultrasound for imaging in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions. Material and methods: A model evaluating the cost-effectiveness of IVUS-guided PCI versus PCI with the classic angiography-guided strategy was created. The analyses used a healthcare perspective of the payer - the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The economic method chosen to evaluate IVUS is of the cost-utility analysis type. In addition, a cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted. Health benefits for patients in the applied model were measured as quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and life-years added (LYs). Results: Performing IVUS-guided PCI generated an additional total cost of BGN 2,329.40 at 0.2660 additional QALYs and 0.4932 LYs gained, compared with PCI guided by conventional coronary angiography in patients with STEMI. Similarly, performing IVUS-guided PCI gener-ated an additional total cost of BGN 2,213.11 at 0.1363 additional QALYs and 0.2457 LYs gained, compared with PCI guided by conventional coronary angiography in patients with UA/NSTEMI. Conclusion: The IVUS-guided PCI strategy is a cost-effective option for intravascular imaging.
Telenomus dendrolimi (Matsumura) (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) reared from the eggs of Dendrolimus houi (Lajonquiere) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) from China
Authors: Chen Hua-Yan , Talamas Elijah , Lahey Zachary , Johnson Norman F. , Lu Ci-Ding , Liang Guang-Hong
Published: December 2024

The pine moth, Dendrolimus houi (Lajonquiere), is a notorious insect pest of coniferous trees in South China. A gregarious egg parasitoid in the family Scelionidae shows great potential to be mass-reared for the biological control of D. houi. This parasitoid is identified as Telenomus dendrolimi (Matsumura) based on comparison to paratype specimens of Telenomus dendrolimusi Chu, a junior synonym of T. dendrolimi. Telenomus dendrolimi is redescribed and included in a molecular analysis. In addition to parasitizing D. houi, T. dendrolimi was found to successfully parasitize six other species under laboratory conditions, with Antheraea pernyi (Guérin-Méneville) the most suitable host for mass-rearing.
Four new species of the genus Trilacuna Tong & Li, 2007 (Araneae, Oonopidae) from China
Authors: Ma Jimeng , Chen Qiang , Tong Yanfeng
Published: December 2024

Four new species of the genus Trilacuna Tong & Li, 2007, Trilacuna guangwu Ma & Tong, sp. nov. (♂), Trilacuna qingliangfeng Ma & Tong, sp. nov. (♂♀), Trilacuna taoyuanyu Ma & Tong, sp. nov. (♂) and Trilacuna yunmeng Ma & Tong, sp. nov. (♂), are described from China. Descriptions, diagnoses, and photographs are provided.
Le contexte historique du concile de Nicée (325) et les motifs de sa convocation
Authors: Pietras Henryk
Published: December 2024

L’histoire de la convocation du concile montre que, face au désir impérial d’unité et de concorde, les questions doctrinales ne sont qu’une de ses facettes, au départ fort secondaire. Pour comprendre l’ambition et le travail du concile, il faut par ailleurs tenir compte de ses 20 canons.
La commémoration comme exercice de vigilance – Le concile de Nicée (325) dans l’Église orthodoxe
Authors: Moga Ioan
Published: December 2024

Dans l’Église orthodoxe, les textes des fêtes liturgiques et la peinture religieuse montrent le rôle fondateur de la célébration du premier concile oecuménique, universellement reçu dans les Églises et dont la célébration pourrait jouer un rôle unificateur.
Le langage de l’Église ouvre une porte aux agressions sexuelles
Authors: Garnier Véronique
Published: December 2024

La sexualité ? Dans l’Église, il vaut mieux ne pas en parler. Cependant, le sujet est tout le temps présent à travers un langage ambigu qui sexualise parfois la relation à Dieu et finalement semble autoriser l’interdit. L’idéalisation éloigne de la réalité : on idéalise le mariage, la famille, le célibat, la sexualité, la virginité, l’Église, etc., et l’idéal est tellement inatteignable qu’il est transgressé, tout le monde le sait. Associer l’impureté à la sexualité et la pureté à la virginité mène à une confusion et à une obsession, celle de la sainteté liée à la virginité, des femmes bien entendu. « Les violences sexuelles sur les enfants sont un interdit, mais l’interdit en réalité, c’est d’en parler ! » Édouard Durand.
Salut des âmes, truchement des corps
Authors: Vogels Christian
Published: December 2024

La réalité victimale éclaire pourquoi, sans être secondaire, l’abus sexuel, dans l’Église, est second. Ces crimes inscrivent en miroir bourreau et victime dans une déshumanisation violente que renforce un silence réciproque. Par une culture de l’entre-soi, l’Église conforte le secret qui garantit la paix au violeur, ignore les victimes, pérennise l’institution. Par ailleurs, justifié par le référent biblique, le magistère énonce une doxa qui, à son tour, justifie dans le corps social un autre discours sur le sexuel. S’exerce là un pouvoir tu et d’un grand jouir : contrôler les âmes en quête de salut. Ce pouvoir premier, nodal, ne peut s’abstraire du corps où palpite l’âme. Alors parfois, naît de ce truchement, lieu de jouissance vive et seconde, l’abus.
Table ronde « Le discours de l’Église sur la sexualité et la question des abus » : quelles perspectives ?
Authors: de Vaucresson Marie , Molinario Joël , Girardet Alain , de Moulins-Beaufort Éric , Margron Véronique
Published: December 2024

La table ronde finale donne la parole aux personnes qui, dans l’Église et au sein des commissions indépendantes de reconnaissance et de réparation, portent le grave souci d’une prévention des agressions sexuelles. Ils partagent depuis leur point de vue et leur expérience ce qu’il leur paraît souhaitable de retenir et de poursuivre.
Dans des entretiens déclenchés par le comportement de l’élève : quelles relations entre des parents et des CPE ?
Authors: Burdin Claire
Published: December 2024

Dans une perspective de didactique professionnelle qui mobilise une théorie linguistique interactionniste, nous questionnons les interactions entre des parents et des conseillers principaux d’éducation (CPE) lorsque les élèves ont posé des problèmes de comportement au collège. Grâce à l’analyse de quatre-vingt-quinze entretiens CPE-parents enregistrés par dix CPE, nous montrons que les entretiens sont majoritairement coopératifs, mais qu’une graduation est repérée et que le « rapport de place » est majoritairement défavorable au parent. Cette asymétrie se modifie lorsque les décisions à prendre dépendent des parents et lorsque s’instaure une forme de relation de service.
Navigating monstrosity in methodologies: Reflexivity, positionalities, practices and strategies in monster research
Authors: Muyargas Moniq , Bochmann Kian L. , Herraiz Bart Bloem , González-Ruiz Lorena
Published: December 2024

This article explores “monstrosity” as both referring to diverse subjectivities transgressing socio-cultural normativities (from queer diversity to counter-ageist, -ableist and colonialist-Western paradigms) and a methodological tool that invites emotionality, and navigating positionalities throughout research encounters. We propose a monstrous dialogue as a tool for engaging with the monstrous qualities of the research process, and propose values and orientations for practicing monstrous reflexivity and positionality to (re)configure research processes. Drawing from queer and transfeminist authors, this paper is a contribution to the conversation on monstrosity as the archetype of otherness and “other” ways of conducting research while/through narrating the self.
Making sense of the queer: Methodological explorations and tensions in Filipino queer ageing research
Authors: Muyargas Moniq
Published: December 2024

To queer or not to queer? This question consumed my situatedness whilst inquiring into Filipino LGBTQ+ ageing. I offer to problematise and contextualise the queer in methodological elements of my research. I draw from queer phenomenology (Ahmed, 2006), on being critically queer (Butler, 1997), the power and the self (Foucault, 1994a), the core Filipino value of kapwa (shared identity) (Pe-pua & Protacio-Marcelino, 2000), and queer ethical moments (Guillemin & Gillam, 2004). These are explorations, and tensions result to queer (power) relations, queer ethical moments, and queer methodological turns. I use experiences from my Filipino queer ageing research as examples of my reflexivity in context. Problematising the use of queer and (re)orientating its intentionality in my methodological process are potential contributions to decolonising and queering of methodological and ethical conversations.
“Yo, a quien cabe tanta parte de su felicidad”. Pacheco, Velázquez y el retrato ecuestre perdido de Felipe IV
Authors: Soto Héctor Ruiz
Published: December 2024

Este artículo estudia un cuadro perdido de Velázquez, el retrato ecuestre de Felipe IV de 1625, pintado durante la estancia de Francisco Pacheco en Madrid. El soneto dedicado por Pacheco al lienzo presenta a Velázquez como un héroe artístico alentado por Felipe IV. No obstante, Velázquez tuvo que corregir su lienzo tras la difusión del soneto, convirtiéndose este en la clave de interpretación de las dos versiones, inicial y corregida, del retrato. A partir de la documentación conservada sobre el mismo, presentamos los conceptos poético-artísticos que manifiestan, en ambas versiones, el ingenio de Velázquez. Por último, presentamos un retrato ecuestre que podría ser una copia del cuadro perdido, lo que matizaría la percepción de la rivalidad entre Velázquez y Rubens, permitiendo así reevaluar la importancia del retrato perdido en la obra de Velázquez.
La gouvernance de l’entreprise dans la tradition rawlsienne : perspectives institutionnaliste et agentielle
Authors: Blanc Sandrine
Published: December 2024

Cet article propose un état des lieux des débats autour du potentiel critique de la conception rawlsienne de la justice pour la gouvernance de l’entreprise, et de la façon dont ce potentiel a été exploité depuis une vingtaine d’années. Il met en évidence deux entrées d’inspiration rawlsienne dans la question de la gouvernance, l’une institutionnaliste, l’autre centrée sur l’idée de l’entreprise comme agent porteur d’obligations de justice. Pour chacune, il précise les éléments de continuité et ceux qui relèvent d’un rapport critique à la doctrine rawlsienne. Ces deux approches débouchent sur des recommandations pratiques distinctes. L’approche institutionnaliste va dans le sens d’une participation des salariés aux organes de gouvernance. La notion d’entreprise porteuse d’obligations va plutôt dans le sens de l’intégration de membres externes représentant une raison publique dans un nouveau conseil. Ces options et leur articulation sont au cœur des débats contemporains sur la gouvernance d’entreprise.
Les coulisses de la pensée économique de John Rawls
Authors: Hawi Rima
Published: December 2024

Cet article traite de la relation de Rawls à l’économie à l’aune des textes publiés et des archives de l’auteur à travers trois séquences qui marquent trois temps de sa théorie. Une séquence où le libéralisme de l’après Seconde Guerre mondiale cherche à se réinventer et où Rawls échange avec les économistes sur des versions inachevées de Théorie de la justice. C’est le temps de l’enthousiasme, des convergences. Une séquence autour de l’ouvrage publié (1971), où les libéraux doutent de la version achevée et de ses principes de justice. C’est le temps de l’inquiétude, des controverses. Une dernière séquence où Rawls est invité à s’expliquer. C’est le temps que le philosophe se donne pour convaincre les économistes d’œuvrer à la réduction des inégalités, à l’amélioration du sort des plus défavorisés. Dans cette séquence, nous exploitons une archive inédite : le document de Rawls en préparation de son intervention à l’American Economic Association, en 1974. Entrer dans la pensée économique de Rawls, montre qu’en coulisse, le philosophe est plus économiste qu’il n’y paraît, se lançant dans des commentaires sur l’« impôt-maximin » d’Atkinson, situant sa théorie au-delà de ce qu’il appelle l’ « économie néoclassique du bien-être ».
Testimonio y ficción en Yo tuve un sueño de Juan Pablo Villalobos
Authors: Zárate Julio
Published: December 2024

En las últimas décadas, la representación del fenómeno migratorio centroamericano y de su paso por México se ha traducido por la publicación de numerosos documentos de diversa índole que exploran los límites entre la ficción y la no ficción. En este contexto, llama la atención el viaje de los menores no acompañados, ya que, por su condición, constituyen el grupo más vulnerable a la violencia que asuela a lo largo del recorrido. El presente artículo propone un estudio de la relación entre ficción y no ficción en Yo tuve un sueño (2018), del escritor mexicano Juan Pablo Villalobos. Se estudiará la función de la voz narrativa según su posicionamiento en los textos; asimismo, se planteará una reflexión sobre el testimonio y el papel del escritor-testigo en la construcción del relato.
Formulating Effective Qualitative Research Questions
Authors: Watson Sandy White , Koers Gregory
Published: December 2024

Arguably, the most critical element of a research design, that drives all other components including methodology, and often determines the success or failure of a research project is the research question. In this chapter, the authors delve into the process of formulating the qualitative research question from the perspective of qualitative research professors guiding doctoral-level students in qualitative research courses and through dissertation completion. The authors begin with a definition of the qualitative research question followed by the purposes of research questions, types of qualitative research questions, framing the questions with frames such as PICo and SPIDER, using Artificial Intelligence to craft research questions, aligning the research question with other elements of the study such as the research purpose and data forms, characterizing effective research questions, exploring problems associated with ill-formed research questions, equitably phrasing questions, revising and reconfiguring them during the course of a study, and reflecting upon them.
Exploring Qualitative Data Collection Methods for Dissertation Research
Authors: Minh Nhat Truong Tran
Published: December 2024

This chapter delves into the diverse qualitative data collection methods available for dissertation research, providing a comprehensive guide for social sciences and humanities researchers. The chapter begins by outlining the background of qualitative research, emphasizing its interpretive and naturalistic approach. Key qualitative data collection methods discussed include interviews, focus groups, participant observation, and document analysis. Each method is examined in detail, with discussions on its strengths, limitations, and practical considerations for implementation. The chapter also addresses ethical issues inherent in qualitative research, such as obtaining informed consent and ensuring confidentiality. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate how these methods can be effectively applied to gather rich, in-depth data that can contribute to their research. The chapter serves as an essential resource for students and emerging scholars seeking to enhance qualitative research skills and design robust, ethically sound dissertation research.
Grounded Theory for a Doctoral Thesis
Authors: Chakabwata William
Published: December 2024

The chapter transverses Grounded theory (GT) from its inception to the development of numerous strands which include Glasier and Strauss, Glaserian and Straussian versions, and Charmaz social constructivist among many others. The ontology and epistemology underpinning the diverse strands are scrutinized and insights are provided. The application of GT in doctoral study is discussed with a special focus on human social interactions and the attendant complex and nuanced nature of interactions. The chapter also highlights the challenges and prospects of using GT in doctoral research. The chapter is underpinned paradigmatically by knowledge situatedness and social constructionism.
Middle Leadership at International Schools
Authors: Lewis Ethan , Reynolds Tristan
Published: December 2024

This chapter considers the roles of middle leaders in schools, who often serve as the developers and implementers of school policies, procedures, and guidelines. To further develop this literature, the chapter develops a case study on the impact of middle leaders who teach on the development and implementation of AI and LLMs into classroom instruction and student works. Using a reflective approach, the authors analyzed the implementation of an AI policy within the focus school. The authors found that co-creating a policy with all stakeholders was a more effective way to implement an AI policy that allowed both teachers and students to have agency and to develop consensus in their work and decisions on AI and LLM use. The chapter concludes with actionable steps for instructional leaders at the middle and senior levels to take, with special attention paid to the particular considerations necessary for international schools.
Best Practices in Counselor Education Online Course Development
Authors: Briggs Cynthia Ann
Published: December 2024

It is well established and accepted that the cultivation of cultural competence is essential for preparing future counselors to effectively serve diverse populations, as demonstrated by the establishment of the multicultural and social justice counseling competencies (MSJCC) and the inclusion of cultural competence in the American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics and Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards. In the online environment, where virtual classrooms replace traditional face-to-face interactions, counselor educators face unique challenges in integrating course content that fosters critical thinking and real-world applications in cultural competence. This chapter proposes to explore best practices for counselor educators to navigate these challenges and enhance cultural competence in online counseling programs.
Blockchain Technology for Enhancing Social Media Security and Privacy
Authors: Goel Pawan Kumar
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the potential of blockchain technology to improve security and privacy in social media environments. Current challenges include data integrity, transparency issues, and privacy measures' effectiveness. The proposed approach introduces a novel framework for decentralized data management and enhanced privacy controls, enabling immutable data storage and secure user verification processes. The results show a substantial improvement in data security and privacy, outperforming current methods in terms of resistance to data tampering and unauthorized access. This novel application of blockchain technology represents a significant step forward in social media security and privacy.
Mindful eating is associated with body mass index and might affect food preferences in adults in the early pandemic
Authors: Öztürk Yasemin Ertaş , Kaya Pınar Sökülmez
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to show alterations in body mass index (BMI) and food preferences and their associations with eating behaviors in the early pandemic. Four hundred and forty-three adults participated in this study. Data were collected using a web-based survey within a month after social distancing onset. Self-reported body weight and height were used to obtain the BMI trend. Alterations in eating habits (snacking, eating out, and main meal number) were collected. The mindful eating questionnaire, Mediterranean diet assessment tool, emotional eating scale, and depression inventory were applied. Multiple linear regression models were set to predict factors on BMI. Food preferences were shown according to mindful eating groups. BMI, snacking, and sleep duration increased in both sexes during social distancing. Nearly half of the participants reported weight gain, while one-fifth lost weight. Being overweight (from 36.0 to 38.7% for men, from 17.7 to 18.8% for women, and obese (from 10.7 to 12.7% for men and from 4.4 to 5.8% for women) increased. Eating out and regular sports activities decreased. The mindful eating scores, negative emotional eating, and positive emotional eating were the predictors of BMI after adjustment for age, sex, and regular sports activity. The only significant factor was mindful eating for the altered BMI. Consumption of bread, grains, seeds, sweet, salty, and fatty snacks, canned foods, pastry, milk puddings, bakery goods, jam and honey, sugar-sweetened fruit juices, and carbonated beverages increased in the low- more than the high-mindful eating group. In conclusion, BMI altered even in the early pandemic. Mindful eating was the only significant factor in the BMI increase. High carbohydrate and fat-contained food groups were more frequently preferred among the low-mindful eating group. Therefore, setting mindfulness practices might prevent eating disorder risks and promote public health.
Antioxidant Activity and Biodegradability of Thermoplastic Starch Red Cabbage/Calcium Carbonate Biocomposite Films
Authors: Hing Ming Hui , Osman Azlin Fazlina , Adnan Sinar Arzuria , Gulam Tasteker Muhammad Jaabir , Lai Di Sheng , Ibrahim Ismail , Suryanto Heru
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, thermoplastic starch-based biopolymers are an option to be developed into products for domestic use. However, thermoplastic starch (TPS) has poor antioxidant characteristic, which restricts its use in food packaging or films. To address this issue, the starch can be combined with a green and low-cost anti-oxidative agent, to create a new, reasonably priced TPS biocomposites. Anti-oxidative agent that derived from natural sources is the best option due to the non-toxicity, environmentally friendly and abundancy. In this study, the shear mixing and casting processes were employed to form biocomposite films made of TPS, red cabbage, and calcium carbonate with varying calcium carbonate loadings. Prior to the production of the biocomposite, the anthocyanins in the red cabbage was extracted for use as an antioxidant. The biocomposites' structures and morphology were examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). Antioxidant and biodegradability testing were performed to assess the suitability of the TPS biocomposites for biodegradable food packaging application. Results indicate that the antioxidant activity and biodegradability of the TPS improved with the addition of the red cabbage, either in powder form or liquid form. Furthermore, the red cabbage powder not only acts as antioxidant but also as filler together with CaCO3 to improve the performance of the TPS biocomposite for food packaging application.