bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP ARISAN BARANG DI DUSUN SEMBERANG I DESA SUMBER HARAPAN KECAMATAN SAMBAS
Authors: Syaiful Syaiful
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to explain the implementation of arisan barang in Dusun Semberang I, Sumber Harapan Village, Sambas District, and the Islamic law review of the implementation of the arisan. The study employs field research, which involves conducting direct fieldwork to gather firsthand data from locations associated with arisan barang activities. The method used is a descriptive method, namely describing or depicting the condition of the subject or object of research based on the facts that appear. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of arisan barang is carried out based on an agreement, namely the submission is only for members who will hold a wedding or tepung tawar event a month before, by reporting to the chairman, and can be paid by members with money or goods. In this arisan barang, no usury practices were found. All members did not object and even felt happy and helped by the arisan barang activity. There is a sense of mutual assistance among residents, no coercion, and no element of taking advantage, so this arisan barang is said to have fulfilled the principles of Islamic muamalah, and its law is halal.
Metacontrast masking does not change with different display technologies: A comparison of CRT and LCD monitors
Authors: Trußner Tomke , Albrecht Thorsten , Mattler Uwe
Published: December 2024

Most vision labs have had to replace the formerly dominant CRT screens with LCDs and several studies have investigated whether changing the display type leads to changes in perceptual phenomena, since fundamental properties of the stimulation, e.g., the transition time between frames, differ between these different display technologies. While many phenomena have proven robust, Kihara et al. (2010) reported different metacontrast masking functions on LCDs compared to CRTs. This difference poses a challenge for the integration of new LCD-based findings with the established knowledge from studies with CRTs and requires theoretical accounts that consider the effects of different display types. However, before further conclusions can be drawn, the basic findings should be secured. Therefore, we tried to reproduce the display type effect by comparing metacontrast masking on an LCD and a CRT in two experiments. Our approach differs from the previous study by increasing the power and reliability of the measurements and carefully matching the two display types. In addition to display type, we varied target-mask stimulus-onset asynchrony (SOA) and stimulus-background polarity. Regardless of display type and polarity, we found the typical type-B masking functions. Evidence for a SOA-dependent display type effect in the black-on-white polarity condition from Experiment 1 was not replicated in Experiment 2. Overall, the results indicate that metacontrast masking effects on objective and subjective measurements, i.e., discriminatory sensitivity and phenomenological reports, do not vary significantly with display technologies. This lack of display effects is discussed in the context of current theories of metacontrast masking.
Synthesis, characterization, and photophysical properties of novel 9‑phenyl-9-phosphafluorene oxide derivatives
Authors: Qiu Shuxian , Dong Duan , Li Jiahui , Wen Huiting , Li Jinpeng , Yang Yu , Zhai Shengxian , Gao Xingyuan
Published: December 2024

A novel series of D−A−D-type 9-phenyl-9-phosphafluorene oxide (PhFlOP) derivatives was prepared and is reported herein. The synthetic protocol involved 5 steps from commercially available 2-bromo-4-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene, featuring a noble-metal-free system, mild reaction conditions, and a good yield, especially for the final Cs2CO3-facilitated nucleophilic substitution (77–91% yield). The characterization data obtained from IR and NMR spectroscopy (1H, 13C, 19F, and 31P) as well as HRMS spectrometry were in full agreement with the expected structures, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was conducted to confirm the structure of compound 7-H. Moreover, the photophysical properties of these PhFlOP derivatives were determined by UV–vis absorption and photoluminescence studies, revealing that their photophysical behavior can be affected by the different substituents in the donor carbazole group.
Institutional Quality and Combating Abuse of Illicit Drugs in Nigeria: How Has National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Fared?
Authors: Nnaeto Japhet Olusadum
Published: December 2024

Drugs abuse in Nigeria. The major objective of the study is to assess the efforts of NDLEA in fighting illicit drugs criminals; identify its challenges and to proffer solutions. The study adopted dual methods of data collection and data analysis; both primary and secondary data were collected for the investigation. Data collection was done through questionnaire for primary data and library instrument for secondary data. Furthermore, multiple statistical packages were utilized for the analysis of both primary and secondary data. Based on the analysis, the paper found inter alia; that NDLEA works hard in fighting the illicit drugs abuse but its efforts are subtly undermined by the lackadaisical attitude of Government in terms of lack of political will to dismantle illicit drugs cartel friendly with Government; that NDLEA is in dire need of sophisticated, hi-tech operational paraphernalia to enable it match the games of drugs criminals. Based on the findings, the paper recommended amongst others; the Government should support the illicit drugs fighting agency with political will so that the taproot (cartel) of illicit drugs abuse in Nigeria could be uprooted; the agency should be regularly equipped with state-of-the-art operational devices with regular employment, training and retraining of staffers to update them with modern data and technicalities for effective war against illicit drugs abusers.
Behavioural and Psychological Functions of Test Anxiety Among Undergraduates in the University of Port Harcourt
Authors: Amadioha A , Uwah I. V.
Published: December 2024

Correlational research design was adopted in the study with the aim of finding out behavioural and psychological functions of test anxiety among undergraduates in the University of Port Harcourt. The population for the study consisted of six hundred (600) undergraduate students from the twelve (12) faculties in University of Port Harcourt. Samples of 404 undergraduate students identified with test anxiety were drawn using the census sampling in the study. Two instruments were used in the study which included the “Behavioural and Psychological Variables Questionnaire (BPVQ) and the “Test Anxiety Scale” (TAS). Validity of the instruments were determined using two experts in measurement while Cronbach alpha () technique was used to determine the reliability indices of 0.70 and 0.77 for “BPVQ” and “TAS” respectively. Data analysis was done using simple regression. Findings showed that academic procrastination (p=0.003<0.05), self-esteem (p=0.031<0.05) and self-concept (p=0.000<0.05), were all significantly related to test anxiety among students. Based on this, it was recommended among others that teachers should develop time management and organization skills training for the students and encourage them to break tasks into manageable chunks.
Socio-Cultural Determinants of Men’s Attitude Towards Family Planning in Rural Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Ahiakwo. S. N. , Ibubeleye M.
Published: December 2024

The study focused on socio-cultural determinants of men’s attitude towards family planning in rural met communities in River’s state, Nigeria. Ex-post facto and correlational research design was employed for this study. Four specific objectives guided the study. The population of the study comprised of all married men in selected communities in Rivers State. The sample size for the study comprised of 200 married men who were drawn using accidental and purposive sampling technique. Two instruments including Determinants of Men’s Attitude towards Family Planning Questionnaire" (DMATFPQ) and Attitude Towards Family Planning Questionnaire’’ (ATTFQ) were used for data collection. These instruments were validated by two experts in Measurements and Evaluation. Cronbach Alpha method was used in estimating the reliability of the instrument. The reliability coefficient obtained were 0.76 and 0.81 for DMATFPQ and ATTFQ respectively. Data generated were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation, one way ANOVA as well as independent t-test. Result of the study showed that income status (p=0.000<0.05), educational level (p=0.000<0.05) and baby gender preference (p=0.000<0.05) all had significant relationship and influence on men’s attitude towards family planning. On the other hand, culture (p=0.532>0.05) had no significant relationship with men’s attitude towards family planning. Based on these, it was recommended among others that men should be enlightened on the importance of family planning towards their finances and marriages as well as family relationships.
Entrepreneurial Literacy and Startups Business Among University Graduates in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ateniola Vincent Ola , Dada Durotimi Amos
Published: December 2024

This study examined entrepreneurial literacy and startups businesses among universities’ graduates in Ondo State. The study used survey research design. Primary sources of data collection was employed through the use of questionnaire. A total of five hundred and twenty-five (525) questionnaires were administered to startups owners who are graduates from universities in Ondo State. Data were collected, processed and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v 25). Further analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression to test the hypotheses of this study. The findings of the study established that entrepreneurial self-efficacy has positive impact on the success rate of startups business among universities’ graduates in Ondo State. Also, the study submitted that entrepreneurial intention has no significant positive impact on success rate of startups business. Finally, this study established that entrepreneurial mindset has positive impact on the success rate of startups among universities’ graduates in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study concluded that an increase in entrepreneurial education will lead to an increase in the success rate of the startups in entrepreneurship. The study recommended that there should be training, on a regular basis for all lecturers and instructors on entrepreneurial literacy; they should be sponsored to attend local and international conferences to acquire more knowledge and innovation, so that they can effectively transfer entrepreneurial skills into the students and graduates.
Self-Perception of Young Women with Physical Disabilities in Nigeria
Authors: Akinlami Folajogun
Published: December 2024

This article explores the self-perception of young women with physical disabilities in Nigeria, focusing on their struggles and strategies for improving their self-image. In Nigerian culture, where gender injustice and disability stigmas are prevalent, this research highlights the unique challenges faced by young women who are physically disabled. The study recognizes the intersectionality of gender and disability, emphasizing how these women navigate a complex socio-cultural landscape that often marginalizes them. The primary goal of this research is to illuminate the socio-cultural factors affecting the empowerment of these young women by evaluating their lived experiences. By doing so, it aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of their self-perception. To gather data, qualitative research methods, including interviews and participant observations, were employed. These techniques provided rich, detailed insights into the participants' lives and perceptions. The findings of this study have significant implications for policymakers, activists, and organizations in Nigeria dedicated to promoting equity and empowerment for young women with disabilities. By understanding the specific challenges and barriers these women face, stakeholders can develop more effective strategies and interventions to support their empowerment and improve their self-perception. The research underscores the importance of addressing both gender and disability issues in tandem to create a more inclusive and just society for all.
Neuroaprendizaje: Estrategias Lúdicas Innovadoras para el Fortalecimiento de la Lectoescritura y el Rendimiento Académico en Estudiantes de Educación General Básica
Authors: Torres Vásconez Gustavo Luis , Mastarreno Tumbaco María Monserrate , Amaya Peñaranda Robert Luis , Campoverde Ziade María de Lourdes , Marfetán Freire Elvia Susana
Published: December 2024

El presente trabajo, titulado "Estrategias lúdicas innovadoras para el mejoramiento del nivel de lectoescritura y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Educación General Básica de la Escuela de Educación. Básica “Portoviejo”, en la Provincia de Los Ríos en el periodo lectivo 2024-2025", tiene como objetivo general proponer estrategias lúdicas innovadoras para mejorar las habilidades de lectoescritura y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Es un estudio retrospectivo que emplea como metodología de investigación cualitativa, la revisión literaria en revistas científicas y como metodología para la implementación de la propuesta se aplica el ERCA (Exploración, Reflexión, Conceptualización y Aplicación) como marco para estructurar las actividades de intervención. A través de la aplicación de estas actividades, apoyado en la técnica de la observación, se concluye que las estrategias lúdicas no solo incrementan notablemente el interés por la lectura y la escritura entre los estudiantes, sino que también se observa mejoras significativas en la interpretación de textos y la aplicación de la escritura. Los resultados destacan la efectividad de las estrategias lúdicas para fortalecer habilidades académicas específicas y para crear un ambiente educativo más dinámico y participativo, contribuyendo así al desarrollo integral de los estudiantes.
EFL Learners' View on the Use of Flip for Oral Practice
Authors: Ferreiro Santamaria Graciela
Published: December 2024

Flip, a free video-based app, offers the potential for creating interactive discussion spaces and promoting much-needed oral practice for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study aimed to discover A1 learners' perceptions of Flip's usability, effectiveness for oral practice, and perceived advantages and disadvantages. Thirty university beginner students voluntarily participated in an online questionnaire comprising closed-ended questions using the Likert scale and open-ended questions aiming for qualitative data. Findings revealed that the app was overwhelmingly well-received by students who found it easy to use, practical, dynamic, and useful for oral practice. Cited advantages included utility, accessibility, and the ability to view and learn from classmates' videos. A few disadvantages were also mentioned, such as the need for a steady internet connection and some anxiety about sharing videos publicly. The study concluded that learners hold a positive view of Flip Flip and that it should be more widely utilized by English teachers in their classrooms, given its potential for facilitating oral practice and interactive discussions among EFL students.
Plan de mejora de la Escuela de Educación Básica Particular Nuestra Señora de Montebello
Authors: Cedeño Murillo Guido Arquimedes , Sanabria Yepez Norma Marieta , Pérez Finol Ana Elisa Del Carmen
Published: December 2024

This work focuses on evaluating the current quality standards issued by the Ministry of Education of Ecuador. The data obtained reflected the strengths and issues existing in the various dimensions analyzed through a SWOT analysis, which directed the development of a focused and personalized improvement plan addressing the identified difficulties, primarily the recognition of merits and the optimization of academic-administrative processes at the “Nuestra Señora de Montebello” Private Basic Education School. It is important to highlight that there is  74% compliance with the standards, demonstrating  high level of adherence to educational regulations. However, key areas were identified where improvements can be made, such asoptimization of physical space, process management, merit recognition, and staff training. Although the results are promising, the study is limited to one institution and a short period, suggesting the need for future research for a broader and longitudinal evaluation.
OPTIMALISASI PENGETAHUAN DAN PRAKTIK TANAMAN OBAT KELUARGA DI SDN 1 PEGAGAN CIREBON
Authors: Karlina Nina , Iin Indawati  , Arwanto  , Ani Fathonah  , Elsa Safitri  , Nadya Aulia Rahmah  , Firda Rahmawati  , Luthfiah Khairunnisa  , Umi Fatchyatul Wahidah  , Dea Martelinda  , Angellin Sephia Wulandari  , Evi Sinta
Published: December 2024

Indonesia sebagai negara dengan keanekaragaman hayati yang tinggi, memiliki potensi besar dalam pengembangan tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA) sebagai solusi kesehatan alami. Namun, pengetahuan masyarakat tentang TOGA masih terbatas, terutama di kalangan anak-anak sekolah dasar. Program ini dilaksanakan di SDN 1 Pegagan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa melalui penyuluhan teori dan praktik penanaman TOGA menggunakan polybag di taman sekolah. Hasil pre-test menunjukkan sebagian besar siswa memiliki pemahaman yang rendah, dengan nilai rata-rata 60. Setelah program dilaksanakan, hasil post-test menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan, di mana 87% siswa berhasil mencapai nilai sempurna 100. Selain itu, selama praktik seluruh siswa berpartisipasi aktif, menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi dalam penanaman. Program dapat memberikan hasil yang optimal dan meningkatkan pemahaman teoritis siswa, membekali mereka dengan keterampilan praktis dalam bercocok tanam, sehingga diharapkan dapat mengaplikasikan pengetahuan ini dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Kata kunci : Tanaman Obat Keluarga, Pegagan, penyuluhan
ДИАГНОСТИКА РАЗВИТИЯ СВЯЗНОЙ РЕЧИ ДЕТЕЙ САХА 5–7 ЛЕТ: СОЦИОЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКИЙ ПОДХОД
Authors: Никитина Вилюяна Николаевна
Published: December 2024

Научная новизна исследования предопределяется тем, что специальное социолингвистическое исследование уровня владения родным языком детей саха ранее не проводилось. Уровень развития связной речи рассматривается в качестве одного из основных показателей владения родным языком. Целью настоящей статьи является обоснование и разработка авторской методики диагностики сформированности связной речи в социолингвистическом аспекте. Актуальность разработки предлагаемой методики определена необходимостью выявления степени развития речи детей саха в ситуации языкового сдвига. Обсуждаемая методика предполагает два приема: рассказ о себе, о своем дне; рассказ по сюжетной картинке. По итогам были разработаны критерии оценивания, а также уровни развития связной речи. В качестве апробации методики было проведено исследование связной речи детей саха, проживающих в населенных пунктах Нюрбинского района Республики Саха (Якутия). В результате анализа полученных данных зафиксирован низкий уровень развития связной речи у половины детей 5–7 лет, что объясняется сокращением у них живого общения как со взрослыми, так и со сверстниками. Исследование содержит рекомендации по внесению изменений в шкалу оценивания при исследованиях речи детей школьного возраста.
АНАЛИЗ РЕЧЕВОГО ПОВЕДЕНИЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ СТРАТИФИКАЦИОННОЙ ГРУППЫ ТРЕВЕЛ-ВИДЕОБЛОГЕРОВ
Authors: Полякова Юлия Юрьевна
Published: December 2024

На сегодняшний день существуют различные профессиональные группы людей, которым могут быть присущи свои собственные уникальные черты речевого поведения. Актуальность данной статьи обусловливается интересом научного сообщества к исследованию речевых особенностей профессиональной группы тревел-видеоблогеров. Целью проведенного исследования было рассмотреть теоретические подходы к изучению различных стратификационных групп и далее выявить наиболее типичные речевые черты, характерные для рассматриваемой профессиональной стратификационной группы тревел-видеоблогеров. Попытка проанализировать речевое поведение данной группы видеоблогеров была сделана впервые. В исследовании был использован метод объективного прагмалингвистического эксперимента, который применяется в скрытой прагмалингвистике. Во время проведения эксперимента были выявлены отдельные прагмалингвистические элементы речевых портретов авторов для дальнейшего научного диагностирования общих черт группы тревел-видеоблогеров. В ходе исследования также были обнаружены некоторые речевые особенности исследуемой группы. Во-первых, тревел-видеоблогеры склонны как к субъективному выражению высказываний во время своих видеообзоров, так и к объективной проявленности. Во-вторых, у них наблюдается высокий уровень решительности и уверенности. В-третьих, им присущи такие эмоции, как радость и счастье. В-четвертых, отмечается их высокий профессионализм и сдержанность во время выполнения своих профессиональных задач.
ЯЗЫКОВАЯ СИТУАЦИЯ В ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ РАЙОНАХ РЕСПУБЛИКИ САХА (ЯКУТИЯ) (НА МАТЕРИАЛЕ ПОЛЕВЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ 2022–2023 гг.)
Authors: Биткеева Айса Николаевна , Хохолова Ирена Семеновна , Данилова Роза Александровна
Published: December 2024

Сохранение языков и культуры способствуют сохранению национальной самобытности, национальной идентичности любого народа. Сегодня языки народов Севера находятся на грани исчезновения. Одними из факторов, влияющих на языковой сдвиг, являются урбанизация, индустриализация, миграция. Миграция широко распространена в промышленных северных районах России в силу различных факторов социально-экономического, гуманитарного, политического и климатического характера, что влечет за собой серьезные изменения в образе жизни, вносит этносоциальное напряжение. Коренные народы, которые поддерживают традиционный образ жизни и связаны с землей, показывают более высокий уровень сохранности языка как с точки зрения передачи языка, так и сохранения различных языковых доменов (таких, которые связаны с традиционными знаниями или культурными обычаями). Однако урбанизация способствует переходу к городской культуре, ассимиляции с языком большинства и, соответственно, приводит к появлению множества социальных проблем для коренных народов. Эти радикальные изменения в окружающем социокультурном контексте влияют не только на языки и культуры коренных народов Арктики и Субарктики, но также на благополучие отдельного индивида и этнической группы. В статье анализируется языковая ситуация в промышленных районах Южной Якутии в контексте урбанизации и индустриализации. В качестве экспериментальных площадок исследования избраны Алданский и Нерюнгринский районы Республики Саха (Якутия).
SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSES OF THE BRU- VAN KIEU LANGUAGE AND SCRIPT: USAGE AND SPEAKERS’ ATTITUDES
Authors: Nguyen Van Hiep
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a sociolinguistic study on the current use of language and script among the Bru- Van Kieu people in Vietnam, as well as their attitudes and aspirations towards the preservation of their ethnic language and script. The findings indicate a high level of bilingualism (Bru- Van Kieu-Vietnamese) among the Bru- Van Kieu community. Most Bru- Van Kieu individuals can use both their mother tongue and Vietnamese in daily communication, and they exhibit a strong loyalty towards their language. However, due to the increasing number of Bru- Van Kieu families who choose to speak only Vietnamese with their children, the Bru- Van Kieu language may face decline in the near future without timely intervention. Additionally, the teaching of the Bru- Van Kieu language cannot be highly effective as long as there are two existing scripts; thus, there is a need to promptly establish a unified script for the Bru- Van Kieu people. This situation is considered to have elements of writing conflict, observed among some ethnic minorities in Vietnam who have more than one writing system, such as the Hmong, Co Tu, Raglai, Cham, and Thai people in Vietnam.
The content in the discussion section of the article serves as a basis for the Vietnamese government to take measures to enhance the effectiveness of the use of the Bru- Van Kieu language and script, contributing to the sustainable development of the country.
ANALISIS HIDROLIK PINTU AIR DANAU LIMBOTO
Authors: Fuad Mohamad Januar , Zees Dewi Sartika T. , Rauf Aditya
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kapasitas hidraulis dan efektivitas operasional pintu air di Danau Limboto dalam pengelolaan aliran air selama musim hujan dan kemarau. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pemodelan hidrolik, pengukuran debit dan kualitas air, serta analisis data historis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas hidraulis pintu air belum optimal, yang berisiko menyebabkan banjir saat musim hujan dan kekeringan di musim kemarau. Pengembangan skenario operasional adaptif, seperti pembukaan bertahap pada musim hujan dan penutupan parsial pada musim kemarau, diusulkan untuk meningkatkan pengelolaan air. Dampak positif dari pengaturan pintu air yang tepat mencakup pelestarian ekosistem dan peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat sekitar. Rekomendasi untuk peningkatan kapasitas infrastruktur dan pelatihan pengelola diharapkan dapat mendukung keberlanjutan Danau Limboto sebagai sumber daya air utama.
Examining The Effect of Minecraft Game On 5th Grade Students’ Attitudes and Motivation Towards Social Studies Lesson
Authors: Sarı Ezgi , Karakuş Ufuk
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to examine Minecraft game's effect on 5th grade students' attitudes and motivation towards social studies course. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was used; the study group consisted of 5th grade students studying in a private school. In the study conducted in the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, there were 16 students in the experimental group and 17 students in the control group. The data collected with the “Attitude Scale Towards Social Studies Course” and “Motivation Scale Towards Social Studies Course” were analyzed using the “Independent Samples t- Test” and “Paired Samples t-Test” in the SPSS-22.0 statistical package program. It was concluded that the Minecraft game increased attitudes and motivation towards the social studies course and there was a significant difference in favor of the experimental group. It is recommended that teachers use the course contents designed with digital games and conduct studies examining the effect of digital games on academic achievement. Permanent learning should also be conducted.
The Effect of Leverage, Profitability and Institutional Ownership on Tax Management with Company Size as a Moderating Variable (Case Study on Mining Companies Listed on the IDX in 2021-2023)
Authors: Pitriani Anisa , Sabaruddin Sabaruddin
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of leverage, profitability and institutional ownership on tax management using company size as a moderating variable. The population of this study is all mining companies listed on the IDX in 2021-2023. Based on purposive sampling, 20 mining companies were used as samples in this study. This study is a quantitative study with descriptive statistical methods. The data in this study were processed using E-Views software. The results of the study indicate that leverage, profitability and institutional ownership have no effect on tax management. Company size can only moderate the effect of leverage on tax management. Company size weakens the effect of profitability on tax management. Company size cannot moderate the effect of institutional ownership on tax management. Company size can moderate the effect of leverage, profitability and institutional ownership on tax management.
Professor Horst Lucke (1929–2024)
Authors: White Michael , Gaskell Nicholas
Published: December 2024

Horst Lücke was an outstanding legal scholar who brought to Australia a deep knowledge of comparative law from his native Germany (via a Fulbright Scholarship in the United States of America). He specialised in private law, particularly the law of contract, statutory interpretation and legal history. He was an outstanding Head of School at the University of Adelaide and finished his career as an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland. He was a delightful and stimulating colleague who contributed to research seminars right up until his death, aged 95, on 26 September 2024. His long life bore witness to profound changes in society, his personal life and academia.
The Prevalence of Carbapenem and Colistin-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Hospital-Admitted Patients with Bacteremia
Authors: KHAN Rao Muhammad Abid , Ali Nadeem  , Muhammad Shaheen Iqbal  , Faiz Muhammad  , Kiran Tabbassum , Ali Aamir , Muneeba Musharraf  , Sunil Kumar Dodani
Published: December 2024

Carbapenem-resistance, a global health concern augmented with resistance against last-resort antibiotic colistin has become a great challenge. Bacteremia caused by Carbapenem-resistant (CR) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) has been linked to prolonged hospitalization and high mortality. Colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CoRAB) represent a serious threat to patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with mortality estimates up to 100%. This study aimed to estimate the current burden of CR and CoR GNB in admitted patients. In this prospective study, a total of 21,600 blood cultures were processed in automated BACTEC system. Conventional methods and Automated Profile Index (API) 20E and 20NE were used for GNB identification. Carbapenem and colistin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) was determined using disc-diffusion and broth microdilution (BMD) methods respectively. The pooled CR was 25.59%. CR was highest in Klebsiella spp. (44.2%) and Acinetobacter baumannii (34.66%). The overall CoR among 2903 GNB was 0.96% while among 743 CR-GNB was 3.76%. CoR rates are lower in Sindh compared to Punjab. CoR has reached up to 5.20% in Klebsiella spp. and up to 3.8% in A. baumannii. All Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates were sensitive to colistin. Significant proportion of CoRKP and CoRAB in ICU alarms the situation and calls for to seek ways to minimize the emergence of CoR. Klebsiella spp. and A. baumannii remain the predominant CR and CoR GNB in Bloodstream infections (BSI). Presence of CoR-E. coli in pediatric wards highlight the poor hygienic practices and fecal transmission.
A new species of Mysidopsis (Crustacea, Mysida) from the Canary and Cape Verde archipelagos
Authors: Wittmann Karl J.
Published: December 2024

Within the subfamily Leptomysinae (fam. Mysidae), the tribe Mysidopsini has five here acknowledged genera and 74 extant species. It embraces the genera Americamysis with six species from the coasts of the NW-Atlantic (Narragansett Bay to Florida), the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico; Brasilomysis with two species from the SW-Atlantic off Brazilian shores and from the Pacific coast of Ecuador; Cubanomysis with three species from the Caribbean, Gulf of California and southern California; Metamysidopsis with ten species from the Atlantic coasts of the USA to Brazil, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and E-Pacific from California to Panama; and, finally, the globally occurring Mysidopsis. Not counting the below-described new species and one fossil species, the latter genus comprises 53 extant species and one non-nominotypical subspecies. With regard to the great number of species, this genus is comparatively homogeneous, not considering the monotypic subgenera Pseudomysidopsis and Mysidopsoides.

Mysidopsis canariensis sp. nov. is described from five islands of the Canaries and two islands of the Cape Verdes (NE-Atlantic). Records are from depths of 5 to 30 m, mainly over sand, also on stones and rock. It differs from the remaining NE-Atlantic and Mediterranean congeners amongst other features by the lateral margins of the telson distally having a longer bare portion. Amongst these species, it differs from its northern vicariants M. iluroensis and M. gibbosa in addition by fewer spines on the endopod of uropods. In-situ-photos of M. canariensis sp. nov. document at least six strongly different colour variants, four of which are strikingly similar to corresponding variants of M. jenseni from the NE-Pacific coast. The latter differs from all species of the E-Atlantic, including the new one, by a mid-dorsal lappet near the caudal margin of the female carapace. A key to the species of Mysidopsis from the E-Atlantic and Mediterranean is given.
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal three new plant pathogenic fungi species (Septobasidiales, Basidiomycota) from China
Authors: Jiang Qianquan , Kang Zhengli , Wang Xubo , Zhao Changlin
Published: December 2024

Three new fungal species, Septobasidium macrobasidium, S. puerense and S. wuliangshanense, are proposed based on a combination of the morphological features and molecular evidence. The taxon S. macrobasidium is characterized by the coriaceous basidiomata with a cream surface, cylindrical basidia, straight, 4-celled, subglobose or ovoid probasidia and thin-walled, narrowly cylindrical basidiospores with septa, measuring as 7–9 × 3.5–4.5 µm, the haustoria consisting of irregularly coiled hyphae; in addition, this fungus was found associated with the insect of Diaspididae. The species S. puerense is characterised by resupinate coriaceous basidiomata with a cinnamon brown to chestnut brown surface, cylindrical or slightly irregular basidia, 2-3-celled, slightly curved, subglobose to pyriform probasidia, probasidia cell persistent after the formation of the basidia and the haustoria with two types consisting of irregularly coiled hyphae and spindle-shape. The fungus was found associated with the insect species Pseudaulacaspis pentagona. The species S. wuliangshanense is characterised by the coriaceous basidiomata with a slightly brown surface, cylindrical or slightly irregular basidia, 2-3-celled, straight or slightly curved, pyriform, subglobose or ovoid and probasidia, haustoria consisting of irregularly coiled hyphae, associated with the insect genus Aulacaspis. Sequences of internal transcribed spacer region (ITS) were analysed maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony and Bayesian inference methods. The new species S. macrobasidium was clustered with S. maesae. Furthermore, S. puerense was retrieved as a sister to S. carestianum. The phylogenetic tree, inferred from the ITS sequences, highlighted that S. wuliangshanense was the sister to S. aquilariae with strong supports. Application of PHI test to the ITS tree-locus sequences revealed no recombination level within phylogenetically related species.
Cryptantha acrimuricata (Boraginaceae), a distinctive new taxon of series Muricatae
Authors: Simpson Michael G. , Simpson Lee M. , André James M.
Published: December 2024

In the process of studying the species Cryptantha muricata and its varieties, we discovered a unique taxon of the genus that resembles C. muricata but differs in having a mostly densely white-strigose stem vestiture (sometimes with spreading trichomes) and tuberculate to muricate nutlets with often whitish tubercles that are, in comparison with typical C. muricata, larger, with a wider base and more pointed apex, and more densely spaced. We believe this form to be different enough to describe as a new species, Cryptantha acrimuricata. This new species occurs in southwestern North America: in California and Arizona of the United States and in northern Baja California, Mexico. It occurs in mid- to relatively high elevation mountain regions of mostly desert transition/escarpment in the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges, in the Sonoran and Mohave Deserts, and with some populations scattered in the southern Sierra Nevada. We believe this new species to be closely related to C. clokeyi, C. martirensis, C. muricata, and possibly C. hooveri, of Cryptantha series Muricatae. Detailed molecular phylogenetic are needed to better establish their interrelationships.
The first record of phoretic mite Sennertia cerambycina (Acari, Chaetodactylidae) in Serbia
Authors: Vujić Mihailo , Gojšina Vukašin
Published: December 2024

The phoretic mite Sennertia cerambycina (Scopoli, 1763) (Acari, Chaetodactylidae) has been documented for the first time within the territory of Serbia. Deutonymphs of this species were identified on a heavily infested female violet carpenter bee, Xylocopa violacea (Linnaeus, 1758) (Hymenoptera, Apidae). The infested bee was collected on November 11th, 2023, in Vrčin, near Belgrade.
Description of new species of Genus Hamataliwa (Araneae, Oxyopidae) from India
Authors: Amulya Kandampully Baji , Sebastian Honey , Sudhikumar Ambalaparambil Vasu
Published: December 2024

New species of Lynx spider, Hamataliwa sagitta sp. nov. is described from Vazhani dam area, a part of Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Detailed morphological description, diagnostic features and illustration of the female of this species is given.
La répression des violences sexuelles cléricales au défi des scandales (1917-1962)
Authors: Desmazières Agnès
Published: December 2024

Dans les décennies qui ont précédé le concile Vatican II, un débat intense, quoique confidentiel, autour de la législation relative aux violences sexuelles cléricales sur les enfants est né dans l’Église catholique. Subissant une pression croissante, le Saint-Siège s’est trouvé contraint d’abandonner, pour une part, sa politique du secret et de divulguer de manière informelle des informations concernant ses pratiques judiciaires dans le but d’encourager à faire preuve de davantage de sévérité. Son incapacité à définir une procédure cohérente et efficace, ainsi qu’à communiquer ouvertement, cause toutefois une insatisfaction croissante, justifiant que la question soit examinée par des évêques durant la préparation du concile Vatican II. Même si, sous l’influence de la législation séculière et des sciences de l’éducation, une préoccupation croissante pour les enfants et les jeunes se fait jour, les officiels demeurent largement tributaires d’une peur du scandale, ferment d’inaction. Ainsi, l’Église n’a pu catégoriser de manière précise les violences sexuelles sur les mineurs et faire sienne les voix des victimes demandant reconnaissance et réparation. Ce débat peut être vu comme une occasion manquée, plus de quarante ans avant que la crise actuelle n’éclate, de faire évoluer la législation.
L’antisémitisme en pratique
Authors: Funk Pauline , Chitour Yacine
Published: December 2024

Un pogrom antijuif dans le Dijon des années 1930 ? Cet article montre que le saccage, en 1938, de deux magasins au centre d’une ville française constitue un site d’observation stratégique pour l’étude des manifestations de violence collective antijuives. L’approche micro-historique permet d’examiner les facteurs qui précipitent le saccage et les conditions administratives, judiciaires et médiatiques de sa réception. Cette affaire est à la fois un fait divers qui peine à se singulariser dans la presse française et un événement médiatique européen à la veille de la nuit de Cristal. Cet article discute finalement ce que l’usage du terme « pogrom » permet de comprendre de la situation violente dans laquelle s’insère cet événement.
Hollywood face aux conflits européens
Authors: Pór Katalin , Demoulin Claire
Published: December 2024

Cet article se propose de réexaminer la politisation de l’industrie hollywoodienne dans les années 1930 et 1940 à l’aune des réseaux et des espaces d’interaction. À travers l’analyse de la genèse de deux films traitant de sujets européens, sortis tous deux en 1939, The Hunchback of Notre - Dame de William Dieterle et Balalaïka de Reinhold Schünzel, il interroge les croisements entre les sphères de l’émigration européenne à Hollywood et celles de l’industrie cinématographique. Il cherche à montrer la manière dont, à travers ces groupes, les cercles politiques, professionnels et caritatifs s’enchevêtrent, favorisant l’élaboration de stratégies d’expression artistiques et politiques au service d’un discours sur la situation contemporaine.
Occupied communities
Authors: Lucken Michael
Published: December 2024

En retraçant le parcours de Charles B. Fahs (1908-1980), officier de la fondation Rockefeller entre 1946 et 1961, cet article a pour objectif de montrer que la politique de réorientation idéologique des élites japonaises mise en place par les responsables américains au cours de l’occupation militaire du Japon après 1945 est, au-delà de son pragmatisme revendiqué, traversée par un héritage missionnaire protestant qui explique en partie son incapacité à répondre pragmatiquement à l’opposition frontale de la gauche marxiste japonaise.
Grèves sur le tas et occupations d’usine
Authors: Bernard Théo
Published: December 2024

Dans les années qui précèdent juin 1936, des méthodes de grève sur les lieux du travail dont la circulation est inédite émergent en France à mesure que la crise sociale redéfinit les scénarios grévistes. Au sein des quatre régions étudiées dans cet article (Nord, région de Belfort, rives de l’Adour et région parisienne), de nombreux secteurs industriels sont concernés et particulièrement les grandes firmes de la métallurgie comme Citroën. Trois modalités principales de grève à l’intérieur de l’usine semblent se dégager : le conflit de quelques heures pour régler un enjeu pressant, les grèves de harcèlement face à des patrons de combat et les occupations.
Devenir réfugié yougoslave en France
Authors: Bernard Melvin
Published: December 2024

Cet article propose de rendre compte des transformations que connaît le traitement des demandes d’asile des Yougoslaves en France pendant la guerre froide. Alors que tous les nouveaux arrivants étaient en principe soumis au régime juridique de la convention de Genève de 1952 à 1990, les pratiques de l’administration de l’asile ont fortement évolué. Il s’agit de saisir comment les admissions automatiques qui étaient la norme ont progressivement pris fin à partir du milieu des années 1960 et ont été remplacées par une mise à l’écart progressive des Yougoslaves, sous l’effet d’une remise en cause de leur légitimité à obtenir le statut de réfugié et d’une volonté de requalifier juridiquement leur présence en France.
Palpebral Fissure Changes After Bilateral Recession Versus Unilateral Recession-Plication of Horizontal Rectus Muscles for Correction of Intermittent Exotropia
Authors: Elessawy Kareem B. , Ibrahim Marooj Mohamed Mahmoud , Kassem Rehab R. , Fouad Heba M.
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To compare changes of vertical palpebral fissure height after bilateral lateral rectus (BLR) recessions versus unilateral lateral rectus (LR) recession and medial rectus (MR) muscle scleral plication, for treatment of intermittent exotropia.

Methods

This prospective, comparative, randomized study included 40 patients with intermittent exotropia who were divided into two groups: 20 patients who underwent BLR recessions (BLR recession group) and 20 patients who underwent unilateral LR recession and MR muscle scleral plication (recession-plication group). Eyelid evaluation included measurement of margin reflex distance 1 (MRD1) and margin reflex distance 2 (MRD2) at 1 week, 6 weeks, and 3 months postoperatively. Angle of deviation and any incomitance were also recorded at each visit.

Results

There was no significant statistical difference in eyelid measurements after the surgery between both groups (
P
= 1.00). There was no significant statistical difference in ocular alignment after the surgery between both groups (
P
= 1.00). Also, there was no significant statistical difference in lateral incomitance after the surgery between both groups (
P
= 1.00).

Conclusions

Both the unilateral recession and plication of horizontal rectus muscles technique and bilateral recession provide comparable surgical results for correction of exotropia without significant palpebral fissures changes or lateral incomitance.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 20XX;X(X):XXX–XXX.]
The Relationship of Serum Diabetes Antibodies With the Development of Early Diabetic Retinopathy Findings in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Korkmaz Hüseyin Anıl , Dogan Beyza , Devebacak Ali , Değirmenci Cumali , Afrashi Filiz
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To explore how serum diabetes autoantibodies are related to the development of early diabetic retinopathy in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods

In this prospective and observational study, 62 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus who had not yet developed clinical diabetic retinopathy were followed up for at least 5 years. Healthy volunteers aged 10 to 20 years were also included. Insulin, pancreatic islet cells, and glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) autoantibodies were measured with an RIA kit at the time of type 1 diabetes mellitus diagnosis. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) was used to evaluate the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) and parafoveal vascular density (PVD) for the development of early diabetic retinopathy among the groups. Patients' OCTA findings were compared with those of healthy volunteers. The obtained data were analyzed via IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 27.0. Spearman's rank correlation test and regression analysis were performed to determine independent predictors of OCTA and type 1 diabetes mellitus parameters.

Results

Eighteen boys and 44 girls with type 1 diabetes mellitus with a median age of 15.6 years (range: 10.08 to 20.88 years) were evaluated. Healthy control participants with a median age of 15.3 years (range: 14.2 to 18.2 years) were also included. The mean FAZ was greater in the type 1 diabetes mellitus group than in the healthy control group (
P
= .013 and .119, respectively). The mean PVD was significantly lower in the type 1 diabetes mellitus group than in the healthy control group. There was no significant correlation between serum diabetes autoantibodies (GAD and insulin autoantibodies) and FAZ or PVD (FAZ and GAD;
r
= 0.138,
P
= .286, FAZ and anti-insulin;
r
= 0.100,
P
= .441, PVD and GAD;
r
= −0.151,
P
= .24, PVD and anti-insulin;
r
= −0.087,
P
= .499).

Conclusions

Type 1 diabetes mellitus in children without clinically detectable diabetic retinopathy is associated with impaired retinal microcirculation and irregularities at the FAZ margin. Impaired retinal microcirculation and irregularities were associated with glycated hemoglobin levels in the study group. Thus, studies with larger patient series are needed.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 20XX;X(X):XXX–XXX.]
The weighted generalized Atangana-Baleanu fractional derivative in banach spaces- definition and applications
Authors: AL Nuwairan Muneerah , Ibrahim Ahmed Gamal
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we introduce the concept of the weighted generalized Atangana-Baleanu fractional derivative. We prove the existence of the stability of solutions of non-local differential equations and non-local differential inclusions, in Banach spaces, with this new fractional derivative in the presence of instantaneous and non-instantaneous impulses. We considered the case in which the lower limit of the fractional derivative was kept at the initial point and where it was changed to the impulsive points. To prove our results, we established the relationship between solutions to each of the four studied problems and those of the corresponding fractional integral equation. There has been no previous study of the weighted generalized Atangana-Baleanu fractional derivative, and so, our findings are new and interesting. The technique we used based on the properties of this new fractional differential operator and suitable fixed point theorems for single valued and set valued functions. Examples are given to illustrate the theoretical results.
An introduction to the theory of OBCI-algebras
Authors: Yang Eunsuk , Roh Eun Hwan , Jun Young Bae
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this paper was to introduce the concept of "OBCI-algebras" as a partially ordered generalization of BCI-algebras. The notion of OBCI-algebras was introduced, and related properties were investigated. The notions of OBCI-subalgebras and (closed) OBCI-filters of OBCI-algebras were defined and the relationship between the OBCI-subalgebras and OBCI-filters was discussed. In addition, the direct product OBCI-algebra was discussed, and the OBCI-filter related to it was also addressed.