bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the Meiofauna and Marine Nematode Communities before and after Removal of Spartina alterniflora in the Mangrove Wetland of Quanzhou Bay, Fujian Province
Authors: Hu Ming-Cheng , Guo Yu-Qing , Shih Yi-Jia , Liu Kai , Li Chun-Xue , Ji Fen-Fen , Chu Ta-Jen
Published: November 2023

The invasion of Spartina alterniflora is one of the main threats faced by mangrove wetlands in Quanzhou Bay, Fujian. To effectively manage S. alterniflora, mangrove plants (Kandelia obovata, Aegiceras corniculatum, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Rhizophora stylosa, and Avicennia marina) were used to replace it in 2022 to restore the wetland ecosystem. Samples of meiofauna and marine nematodes were collected four times, including in September 2022 (before the removal of S. alterniflora), October 2022 (after removal), and December 2022 and March 2023 (after planting mangrove plants). This paper investigates changes in the composition, abundance, and biomass of meiofauna in different time periods, with a specific focus on comparing the community structure and biodiversity indices of marine nematodes in S. alterniflora and mangrove habitats. The results indicate that among the five meiofauna groups identified, marine nematodes account for 92.91%, 91.91%, 92.03%, and 85.92% of the total meiofauna abundance in the respective study periods. In the S. alterniflora habitat in September, marine nematodes were identified belonging to 12 families and 20 genera, of which 6 genera were dominant (percentage ≥ 5%). They were Ptycholaimellus, Parodontophora, Terschellingia, Halichoanolaimus, Metachromadora, and Parasphaerolaimus. In the mangrove habitat in December, marine nematodes were identified belonging to 15 families and 23 genera, with 6 genera being dominant, namely Daptonema, Admirandus, Parodontophora, Ptycholaimellus, Terschellingia, and Anoplostoma. Comparing the marine nematode communities in the two habitats, the mangrove habitat exhibits higher diversity than the S. alterniflora habitat. There was a change in the dominant genera, and their dominance has decreased. The dominant genera of marine nematodes found in both habitats are common and widely distributed groups. The changes in the abundance of meiofauna and the community structure of marine nematodes following the restoration of the S. alterniflora habitat by planting mangroves provide valuable insights for ecological monitoring after restoration measures in estuarine wetland conservation areas.
Impact of Ionic Strength and Charge Density on Donnan Potential in the NaCl-Cation Exchange Membrane System
Authors: Al-Sakaji Baraa A. K. , Husseini Ghaleb A. , Darwish Naif A.
Published: November 2023

This work aims to theoretically investigate the effect of both the fixed charge density of ion exchange membranes and the ionic strength of the treated aqueous NaCl solution on the generated Donnan potential at thermodynamic equilibrium conditions. The direct objective of our work is to calculate the equilibrium concentration of the Cl− co-ion inside a swelled cation-exchange membrane equilibrated with a water/NaCl system. Two activity coefficient models are employed, i.e., the Debye–Huckel (DH) model (as a reference model) and the Meissner model, which is known for its applicability in treating concentrated solutions. Experimental data available in the literature for Donnan potential are used to verify model predictions. Our study confirms that a high fixed charge density is required to counterbalance the deterioration in membrane selectivity encountered in high-salinity systems. The DH model can be safely used to predict the Donnan potential for feed compositions up to 0.1 M. At higher compositions, the DH model significantly overestimates the predicted (absolute) Donnan potential compared to the Meissner model. The osmotic pressure resulting from the difference in ionic concentration between the membrane phase and the feed phase is found to have insignificant effects on the Donnan potential. The equilibrium computations and methodology are presented in a general way that enables handling multivalent electrolyte systems such as CaCl2.
Quelques aspects de la scolarisation des enfants étrangers à partir des statistiques
Authors: Mondon Pierre
Published: November 2023

Pierre Mondon étudie ici les statistiques sur les élèves étrangers dans l'école française. Voici les résultats de son analyse :

Une population scolaire de plus en plus importante

Une composition par nationalité évoluant comme la population étrangère totale

Une répartition territoriale très inégale

Certains établissements doivent adapter leurs méthodes (et leur projet) à une très forte proportion d'étrangers

Le cursus des enfants étrangers : après une scolarité primaire plus souvent perturbée que celle des français, les étrangers ont, à catégorie socio-professionnelle donnée, un cursus légèrement plus favorable que les français dans le deuxième degré.
Economic Growth, Trade, and Foreign Direct Investment Interrelationships in South Asian Countries
Authors: Ateik Al-Harath , Ali Muhammad , Danish Muhmmad Hassan , Aljounaidi Abdoulrahman , Azizzadeh Fariba
Published: November 2023

This paper surveys the complex relationships between economic growth and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in South Asian countries, taking into account the specific conditions and environments that influence foreign investment in each country's economy. The study analyzes annual data from 1991-2020 focuses on India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and uses co-integration and granger causality tests to determine that every country is at a distinct stage of outreach based on factors such as population, resources, and international trade. Results declare that FDI, economic development, and exports have robust relationship. The study concludes that creating a favorable environment for investors can increase foreign investment, leading to increase per capita GDP growth within the country
Social Media Responsibility towards COVID 19 News: The Case of Qatar
Authors: Galal Ashraf , Auter Philip J.
Published: November 2023

Objectives: This study explored to what extent people in one nation in the Middle East, Qatar, used social media to obtain information regarding COVID-19. It also looked at how social media organizations review and attempt to verify posted information and what they do when and if they discover fake news
Methods: The researchers surveyed 400 Qatari citizens to determine their perceptions of the credibility of government and private social media sites and how that differed from their perception of the credibility of traditional mass media news outlets.The research also addressed the interrelationship between browsing social media for information and disinformation about COVID-19 and a person’s feelings of threat, anxiety, and fear.
Results: The study found that social media users may have difficulty telling the difference between information and disinformation.  This can increasetheir fear, anxiety, and stress.  This relationship appears to be clear, and cuts across all demographic lines.  What is unclear is whether fear drives people to increase their social media searching for COVID-19 information, or if increased consumption increases fear?  It’s quite possible that it is a circular relationship.
Conclusions: The study recommended that interventions from multiple stakeholders are essential in order to rationale social media performance and harness it’s power to disseminate reliable information.
An Assessment of Environmental Sanitation and Solid Waste Management in Ibadan North Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Omolawal, Samuel Ayodeji , Shittu Olamide Sarafadeen
Published: November 2023

Poorly controlled and roadside dumping of wastes not only degrades aesthetic quality and beauty of the environment but also pollute soil and water resources as well as serving as potential health hazards to the populace. This study was therefore carried out to assess the environmental sanitation and solid waste management in Ibadan North Local Government of Oyo State, Nigeria. Structural functionalist theory and theory of planned behaviour were used as the theoretical framework. The study employed descriptive survey design. The sample for the study was 416 respondents selected through a combination of cluster and purposive sampling techniques. Primary data were collected through questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data collected were analysed at both univariate and bivariate levels while qualitative data were content analysed. Findings from the study revealed that environmental sanitation and solid wastes are managed by a combination of agencies at both state and local government levels as well as private agencies. There was a significant relationship between the awareness of governmental agencies and awareness of public/private partnership (X2=12.887, df=l, p<O.05). Majority of the residents acknowledged the effectiveness of the public/private partnership and there was a positive relationship between the residential wards of respondents and the means of waste disposal employed such as burning (X2=26.081, df=J1, pO.05). Also, the relationship between residential wards of respondents and the number of times solid wastes are collected was positive (X2=85.810, df=44, p<O.05). The communities with inaccessible roads are hardly visited by the governmental and private agencies to collect solid wastes. The study also showed that residents in Ibadan North LGA have positive attitudes concerning some aspects of environmental sanitation but have negative attitudes towards other aspects of solid waste management. There should be continuous enlightenment of residents, strict enforcement of sanctions and rewards for good waste management practice in order to enhance the effectiveness of solid waste management in Ibadan North LGA.
Self-examination, Understanding, Transmission: On Becoming a Teacher in Clauberg’s Logica vetus et nova
Authors: Efal-Lautenschläger Adi
Published: November 2023

This paper takes a fresh look at Johannes Clauberg’s Logica vetus et nova, in order to try to clarify its nature and character. Differently from prior readings of Clauberg that analyze his philosophy from the point of view of the construction of ‘ontology’, the approach of the present paper sees in Clauberg’s philosophy a late-Humanist work, accentuating his pedagogic and hermeneutical interests. Indeed, in Clauberg’s philosophy, hermeneutics and pedagogy are intrinsically bound together. This, the paper suggests, is supported not only by the concrete subject-matters of his logic, but also by the examination of Clauberg’s milieu and of his sources. Analysis, in this framework, has a strictly hermeneutical usage.
Deideia / Dell’idea
Authors: Correia António , Graziani Michela
Published: November 2023

Macao amore mio and Dell’idea are the Italian translations of the two Portuguese colletions of sonnets of António Correia: Deideia and Amagao meu amor. These literary works have been translated for the first time in Italian language by Michela Graziani in this volume. The Italian translation provides the Italian reader to appreciate the poetry style of António Correia and to approach this fascinating Portuguese author of our contemporary age.
Hemoptysis: Epidemiological, Clinical and Etiological Aspects
Authors: Mpika Glad Smart Moussounda , Kechnaoui Sara , Tourane Lalla Oumayma El Idrissi , Fikri Oussama , Amro Lamyae
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood from the subglottic airways following a coughing effort. Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical and etiological aspects of hemoptysis. Material and Methods: This was a prospective descriptive study from April 2020 to April 2022, including patients hospitalized for hemoptysis or who presented with hemoptysis during hospitalization in the Pneumology Department. Results: 63 patients were included, mean age 44.6± 9.6y [21-77y], predominantly male (sex ratio: 2.3). Hospitalization rate was 9.9%. Comorbidities were dominated by diabetes (28.6%). Past history was dominated by active smoking (52.4%). Hemoptysis was of low (52.4%), medium (33.3%) and high (14.3%) abundance. The main etiologies were active pulmonary tuberculosis (28.6%) and lung cancer (20.6%). Conclusion: Hemoptysis is a frequent symptom of hospitalization and constitutes an emergency. In our study, young adults were predominantly male. Low-abundance hemoptysis was in the majority. Etiologies were dominated by infectious causes, including tuberculosis, as well as tumoral causes.
Predicting Financial Failure Using The Bankometer S-Score Model. A Study of A Sample of Iraqi Private Banks
Authors: Halbos Amina Abdelah , Hameed Rami Abaas , Shujaa Mokhaled Fouad
Published: November 2023

Abstract the research aims to verify the suitability of the Bankometer S-Score model for predicting financial failure in Iraqi financial institutions. A number of private Iraqi banks that were placed under the tutelage of the Central Bank of Iraq were chosen to be the research sample, and the reason for selecting this sample was to verify the accuracy of the Bankometer S-Score model in predicting financial failure. As for the temporal limits of the research, it was between 2017 and 2018, a period that reflects the continued tutelage of the Central Bank of Iraq over these banks. The research concluded that the Bankometer model can be adopted to predict financial failure in Iraqi financial institutions because the S-Score of the research sample banks was within the standard limit of S < 50, which indicates the state of financial hardship and is identical to the financial problems experienced by the banks of the research sample that were the reason for placing them under Central bank tutelage. Here, the research hypothesis can be accepted.
A MANIPULAÇÃO DE MICROBIOTA INTESTINAL E SEU VÍNCULO COM A CIRURGIA METABÓLICA
Authors: Cardoso Donatti Winícius , Wetler Nascimento Letícia , De Oliveira Lima Rubia , Terra Hernandes Maria Fernanda , Chierici Junior Márcio José de Melo , Moreira e Silva Maressa , Evangelista Dias Vinícius
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem por objetivo avaliar na literatura médica vigente a relação entre a manipulação da microbiota intestinal e a cirurgia metabólica. Para tanto, “Cirurgia Bariátrica” e “Microbiota Intestinal” foram os descritores utilizados para seleção dos artigos através da base de dados Google Acadêmico e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Um conjunto de evidências sugere que a microbiota intestinal está associada a modificações metabólicas e, quando se tem em vista indivíduos obesos com comorbidades, há uma disbiose. Conclui-se que pacientes submetidos a cirurgia bariátrica apresentaram melhora dessa disbiose, além de certa regressão de suas comorbidades. Diante disso, a manipulação de tal microbiota pode ser uma abordagem terapêutica nesses casos por melhorar a qualidade e a expectativa de vida dos pacientes.
Analysis of MCP-1 Levels and TNF-alfa /Il-10 Ratio in First Degree Relatives (FDR) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subjects with High Fat Diet Treatment
Authors: Harbuwono Dante Saksono , Wibowo Heri , Bonita Risty Yasmin
Published: November 2023

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease, which involves a variety of pathogenic processes. Overall these processes result in loss of mass and/or function of pancreatic-cells which is manifested as hyperglycemia. The influence of familial factors appears to be involved in the initiation and development of T2DM through both genetic and non-genetic factors. In the same family environment as patients with diabetes, first-degree relatives of patients with diabetes show a 30-70% increased risk of developing diabetes. Insulin resistance and cell dysfunction have been identified in individuals with a family history of diabetes, even before the onset of T2DM symptoms. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a CC-chemokine with an attractant effect on monocytes, memory T cells and basophils. Expression of adipose tissue MCP-1 and circulating levels were  positively correlated with adiposity. Larger adipocytes are associated with insulin resistance. This study aims to determine the changes in MCP-1 expression on monocytes before and after treatment with a high-fat diet for five days. The results showed that there was a change in inflammatory activity which was indicated by a high ratio of TNF-alfa/IL – 10 in the FDR group so that it could increase MCP-1 activity. However, there was no relationship between serum MCP-1 levels and the percentage of CD14+CD16+ monocytes in both groups.
O MANEJO DA ASSISTÊNCIA MULTIPROFISSIONAL NO TRANSTORNO DE DÉFICIT DE ATENÇÃO COM HIPERATIVIDADE EM CRIANÇA
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda Wanderley de Barros , Silva Ingrid Raquel , Araújo Samuel Guedes de Souza , Lima Cláudio Guerra de , Feitosa Maraysa Lúcia de Carvalho Nerino , Arruda Nazareno Eli Gurgel , Menezes Neto Carlos Mathias de , Silva Layane Raquel Abdias da , Mocitaiba Leonardo da Silva Ribeiro , Lira Tais Mireli da Silva , Beserra José Marcelo de Azevedo
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo de revisão integrativa buscou apresentar quais as principais estratégias para o manejo da assistência aos pacientes com TDAH, com o objetivo de esclarecer os melhores caminhos para o cuidado as crianças com o Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que tem como finalidade de desenvolver uma síntese com os resultados que foram adquiridos nas pesquisas sobre uma determinada temática. A pesquisa foi conduzida nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, sendo selecionado a partir das bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados em Enfermagem e Medical Literatures Analysis and Retrieval System Online. Após a combinação dos descritores nas bases de dados e a aplicação rigorosa dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram elegidos 10 artigos para a composição desta revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados a partir do agrupamento dos estudos, foi possível uma análise dos métodos e práticas da assistência em prol de melhorar os cuidados e qualidade da vida dos pacientes com TDHA, bem como de seus cuidadores, entre as medidas utilizadas estão a associação do tratamento farmacológico, com apoio psicológico como também a assistência de toda equipe multiprofissional. Além disso, também foi visto capacitação com os profissionais de saúde para auxiliar melhor no manejo do TDAH, assim como, treinamento com os familiares. Dessa forma, com esse tipo de atuação fornece a promoção de modificações benéficas em cada um dos âmbitos da vida infantil afetados pelo transtono, viabilizando uma visão holística e atenção integral à saúde das crianças melhornaod a qualidade e vida e tendo um sucesso terapêutico.
Pembinaan Berbicara di Depan Publik Untuk Meningkatkan Citra Diri Siswa SMKN 49 Jakarta Utara
Authors: Permata Sandy , Mulyati Sari Nasution Sri
Published: November 2023

Citra Diri (Self image ) sebagai persepsi subjektif dari diri sendiri, termasuk gambaran tubuh, kesan dari kepribadian seseorang, dan lain sebagainya. Self image seseorang adalah gambaran mental, penampilan fisik, penggabungan ekspresi, keinginan, dan perasaan seseorang. Sehingga dari pernyataan diatas dapat disimpulkan bahwa citra diri seseorang dibentuk oleh penggabungan antara gambaran mental, fisik, serta perasaan seseorang Sebagai seorangkomunikator atau pembicara didepan public tentunya kita harus memiliki citra diri yang positif sehingga menghasilkan bentuk penyampaian informasi yang efektif sesuai target audience yang dituju. Setelah kita memahami dan menyadari bagaimana citra diri kita terbentuk, maka Ketika kita akan menjadi seorang pembicara public, kita dapat merumuskan bentuk komunikasi public yang efektif. Dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat yang dilakukan, memberikan pengetahuan kepada Siswa SMKN 49 Jakarta Utara mengenai pentingnya membentuk citra diri sebagai seorang pembicara didepan public dengan beberapa komponen yaitu physical self image , psychological self image , dan social self image.

 

Self image is a subjective perception of oneself, including body image, impressions of one's personality, and so on. A person's self image is a mental image, physical appearance, a combination of a person's expressions, desires and feelings. So from the above statement it can be concluded that a person's self-image is formed by a combination of a person's mental, physical and feelings. As a communicator or speaker in front of the public, of course we must have a positive self-image so as to produce an effective form of conveying information according to the intended target audience. Once we understand and realize how our self-image is formed, then when we become a public speaker, we can formulate an effective form of public communication. In the Community Service activities carried out, students of SMKN 49 North Jakarta provided knowledge about the importance of forming a self-image as a speaker in front of the public with several components, namely physical self-image, psychological self-image, and social self-image
Hubungan Antara Konsep Diri dan Lingkungan Sosial Dengan Kemampuan Komunikasi Interpersonal Di SMA Negeri 42 Jakarta
Authors: Dary Hafizh Anas  , Tatiyani
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui ada hubungan antara konsep diri dan lingkungansosial dengan kemampuan komunikasi interpersonal pada siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 42 Jakarta. Dalampenelitian menggunakan tiga variabel Konsep Diri, Lingkungan Sosial, dan Kemampuan KomunikasiInterpersonal. Populasi yang jumlah anggota yang terdaftar sebanyak 248 orang laki-laki dan perempuan dansampel berjumlah 148 orang laki-laki dan perempuan. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala likert danpengambilan sampe menggunakan Random Sampling. Hasil uji validitas skala kemampuan komunikasiinterpersonal 29 item valid dan 11 item gugur, skala konsep diri 12 item valid dan 0 item gugur, lingkungansosial 20 item valid dan 0 item gugur. Hasil Penelitian diperoleh hasil r = 0,294 dan p = 0.000 < 0,05. Maka(Ho1) :“tidak ada hubungan antara Konsep Diri dengan Komunikasi Interpersonal pada siswa kelas XI SMANegeri 42 Jakarta” ditolak. (Ha1) :“Terdapat Hubungan antara Konsep Diri dengan Kemampuan Komunikasiinterpersonal pada siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 42 Jakarta” diterima.
A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN CONCEPT: A THEME ANALYSIS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE TRAINING
Authors: Zhaisanova Dinara , Mansurova Madina
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to study the blockchain concept domain in the computer science field due to bibliometric study. Authors employed bibliometric and network analysis techniques to analyze existing literature. In total, 719 articles in the period of 2019 to August 2023 from the Web of Science (WOS) database were analyzed after applying search string, and criteria for inclusion and exclusion. Initial data screening involved the extraction of fundamental information, followed by data analysis based on co-occurrence, bibliographic coupling, and citation using special program software VOSviewer and R program. research areas "compute science" and "engineering". In addition to that, VOSviewer and R-based tools illustrate the application of text mining involves utilizing computational techniques to extract, analyze, and represent the key concepts and relationships within the field of blockchain technology. Data analysis primarily involved co-occurrence analysis, bibliographic coupling, co-authorship examination, citation analysis, and co-citation analysis. In the context of a blockchain concept thematic analysis, was applied clustering by coupling. Furthermore, it was conducted the thematic analysis to scrutinize the content of prior studies in the computer science field using clustering by coupling. Ranking of the authors, organizations, and countries was applied according to total link strength metric which was used to quantify the overall strength of connections between nodes within a network. Besides, citation analysis has also been conducted to assess the articles' ranking, considering both worldwide and localized citations. Bibliometric results indicate blockchain concepts within such thematic frameworks as access control scheme, identity management system, supply chain management, artificial intelligence integration, blockchain technology applications, and blockchain smart contract.
Description of the larva of Isoperla orobica Ravizza, 1975 (Plecoptera, Perlodidae), with notes on ecology and distribution in Switzerland
Authors: Lubini-Ferlin Verena , Teufl Pia , Novotny Christoph , Vuataz Laurent
Published: November 2023

The larva ofIsoperla orobicaRavizza, 1975, an endemic Alpine species, is described with information about the distribution and ecology in Switzerland. New barcodes were generated to support the association between life stages. The species is associated with springs and spring brooklets. In Switzerland, the species occurs almost exclusively on the southern slopes of the Alps in the cantons Valais, Ticino and Grisons.
Fossil Trichoptera embedded in mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber
Authors: Wichard Wilfried
Published: November 2023

The paper gives an overview of Trichoptera found as adults in mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber from about 100 million years ago. Fifty-eight extinct species are listed, three of which are still described here: Paduniella cretaceasp. nov., Palerasnitsynus vilarinoisp. nov., Palleptocerus kuranishiisp. nov. The extinct subfamily Palerasnitsyninaestat. nov. of the family Xiphocentronidae is established and the extinct Bipectinata orientaliscomb. nov. is transferred from the family Calamoceratidae to the family Odontoceridae. The extinct family LepidochlamidaeWang et al., 2022, stat. nov. is transferred to the superfamily Leptoceroidea.

The fifty-eight caddisflies of Burmese amber are distributed among twenty-one genera and fourteen families, of which fifteen genera and four families are also extinct. The large time distance between extinct and extant organisms makes the assignment to the extant genera and families difficult, because the higher taxa are defined according to the species living today and often do not or hardly correspond to the earlier species and their adaptations. Furthermore, in line with the hypothesis of a Gondwanan origin of Burmese amber, some embedded Trichopterans are discussed as relict descendants of Gondwanan Trichoptera, e.g. the family Palleptoceridae and the Xiphocentronid subfamily Palerasnitsyninae.
Le titre et les voies de l’équivoque
Authors: Fierens Christian
Published: November 2023

La psychanalyse s’expose sous une multitude de titres ou de noms : l’inconscient, l’amour, l’imaginaire, le symbolique, le réel, etc. ; elle ne fonctionne cependant que dans le verbe et le mouvement cachés derrière et dans ces noms. Le titre du séminaire XXIV de Lacan indique ce que le séminaire lui-même propose : faire passer d’une statique des concepts (noms) de la psychanalyse à la dynamique (verbe) de l’inconscient, qui implique l’irréductibilité de l’insu et l’envol de l’invention. L’équivoque – homophonique, grammaticale et logique – a pour fonction de mettre en mouvement les voies de l’inconscient : non-savoir radical de l’Autre et invention à partir du rien.
La fabrique des stéréotypes nationaux : les premiers France-Espagne de football dans l’entre-deux-guerres
Authors: Benbouhou Raphaël
Published: November 2023

Par l’étude des six premières rencontres officielles entre la France et l’Espagne (1922, 1923, 1927, 1929, 1933 et 1935) à travers les écrits de journalistes français et espagnols publiés dans les colonnes des journaux généralistes et sportifs, nous pouvons voir que chaque match relaté reprend les clichés qui ont cours sur l’une et l’autre, de part et d’autre des Pyrénées. Les France-Espagne conduisent à consolider, du côté français, une image fantasmée et exotique de l’Espagne tandis que du côté espagnol, on mobilise les symboles nationaux traditionnels les plus reconnus et les plus répandus, en particulier le coq. Les deux pays étudiés ont la particularité d’autopromouvoir leurs emblèmes nationaux et leur culture nationale, repris pour certains de l’autre côté des Pyrénées.
Les sportifs noirs américains, entre diplomatie sportive et affirmation minoritaire
Authors: Julliard François-René
Published: November 2023

Il peut sembler étonnant de désigner les sportives et sportifs noirs américains comme des acteurs des relations internationales. Certains, généralement des champions dotés d’une certaine notoriété par-delà les frontières, sont pourtant intervenus en qualité de représentants de la diplomatie sportive américaine, ou bien comme porte-parole de la minorité noire en lutte pour l’égalité et la justice. Depuis les années 1970, ils en sont venus à incarner un troisième rôle, au service de l’image de marque des entreprises. Cet article vise à décrire les modalités de ces participations et protestations au sein d’un espace public mondialisé.
L’élection à la présidence de la FIFA en 1974 au prisme des relations internationales : Guerre froide, agentivité historique et la question des « deux Chines »
Authors: Burlamaqui Luiz Guilherme
Published: November 2023

Cet article analyse l’élection du Brésilien João Havelange à la présidence de la Fédération internationale de football amateur (FIFA) comme une fenêtre ouverte sur une question théorique plus large : les relations diplomatiques propres au sport reproduisent-elles, ou non, les relations entre les États ? En l’occurrence, les deux principaux compétiteurs, Havelange et le Britannique Rous, ont pris des décisions qui semblent contredire les buts des politiques étrangères menées par leurs pays respectifs. Aussi, pour comprendre leurs positions, sera-t‑il nécessaire d’examiner les alliances et logiques internes à la FIFA.
Unveiling the link between inflammasomes and skin cutaneous melanoma: Insights into expression patterns and immunotherapy response prediction
Authors: Sheng Yu , Liu Jing , Zhang Miao , Zheng Shuyun
Published: November 2023

Skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) is one of the most malignant forms of skin cancer, characterized by its high metastatic potential and low cure rate in advanced stages. Despite advancements in clinical therapies, the overall cure rate for SKCM remains low due to its resistance to conventional treatments. Inflammation is associated with the activation and regulation of inflammatory responses and plays a crucial role in the immune system. It has been implicated in various physiological and pathological processes, including cancer. However, the mechanisms of inflammasome activation in SKCM remain largely unexplored. In this study, we quantified the expression level of six inflammasome-related gene sets using transcriptomic data from SKCM patients. As a result, we found that inflammasome features were closely associated with various clinical characteristics and served as a favorable prognostic factor for patients. A functional enrichment analysis revealed the oncogenic role of inflammasome features in SKCM. Unsupervised clustering was applied to identify immune clusters and inflammatory subtypes, revealing a significant overlap between immune cluster 4 and SKCM subtype 2. The CASP1, GSDMD, NLRP3, IL1B, and IL18 features could predict immune checkpoint blockade therapy response in various SKCM cohorts. In conclusion, our study highlighted the significant association between the inflammasome and cancer treatment. Understanding the role of inflammasome signaling in SKCM pathology can help identify potential therapeutic targets and improve patient prognosis.
La fin des corps. Notes sur les apocalypses silencieuses de Jean-Luc Godard et d’Ernesto De Martino
Authors: Martellozzo Nicola
Published: November 2023

Cet article se propose d’analyser comme une forme d’apocalypse « silencieuse » le court-métrage Le Nouveau Monde de Jean-Luc Godard, en s’appuyant sur la lecture que fait Ernesto De Martino de la menace nucléaire et des imaginaires de la fin du monde. Le Nouveau Monde décrit l’inquiétant changement anthropologique provoqué par une explosion atomique au-dessus Paris, qui laisse les corps inchangés. Godard s’inspire de l’imagerie apocalyptique contemporaine de la crise de Cuba pour penser les transformations sociales de l’après-guerre, générées par l’incorporation d’un traumatisme culturel. L’analyse du film utilise la notion de « présence en crise », conceptualisée par De Martino, pour mettre en évidence la condition paradoxale des corps qui survivent à la fin du monde : la métamorphose de l’horizon historico-culturel est vécue comme l’intrusion au sein de la personne d’une altérité radicale.
The Correspondence Between PIKSA Model and the Community's Well-Being
Authors: Kijrungsuwan Suchada , Rugchatjaroen Krish
Published: November 2023

The study about the leadership model of local government administration in promoting well-being of the people relies on both quantitative and qualitative researches to develop the causal relationship of the leadership model. The quantitative research is based on the development of the structural equation modeling through the questionnaires with 400 participants. By using the cases of Thai subdistrict administration organizations, the qualitative research was conducted through the group conversation meeting. The results showed that the last variable affecting the results of the model was well-being, and the local administration variable influenced the last results of the model the most, followed by authentic leadership and social capital. There is the congruence between quantitative and qualitative data, leading to the simulation of leadership model for local government administration under PIKSA MODEL (P: participate in the project, I: internal ethical perspective, K: the dimension of knowledge, S: social factor, A: adaptability culture).
Chromolaena odorata Linn leaf extract – Geothermal versus nongeothermal: Phytochemical, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity screenings
Authors: Abubakar Azzaki , Yusuf Hanifah , Syukri Maimun , Nasution Rosnani , Idroes Rinaldi
Published: November 2023

Chromolaena odorata Linn, a popular yet underutilized ethnomedicinal plant, is hypothesized to possess higher bioactive phytoconstituents when it grows in geothermal areas. In this study, the comparison of ethanolic extract from geothermal and nongeothermal C. odorata leaves was carried out based on the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity. The leaf extracts were produced from a maceration using ethanol 96%, where the products were identified using reagents and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Antioxidant activities of both samples were measured based on their 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activities. Cytotoxicity was determined by brine shrimp lethality test using Artemia salina. Phenols were found to be more abundant in geothermal sample based on the qualitative screening and GC-MS analysis (i.e. higher relative abundance of phytol – 3.97%). DPPH antioxidant was higher in geothermal sample than in nongeothermal sample (median inhibitory concentration =13.04 ± 3.35 mg/L vs. 41.09 ± 4.13 mg/L, respectively). Geothermal sample was noncytotoxic (median lethal concentration [LC50] =2139.30 mg/L), whereas the nongeothermal sample had low cytotoxicity (LC50 = 491.48 mg/L). Taken altogether, geothermal C. odorata leaves contain higher bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant activities.
Green synthesis of ginger-encapsulated zinc oxide nanoparticles: Unveiling their characterization and selective cytotoxicity on MDA-MB 231 breast cancer cells
Authors: Al-Suwayyid Lobna Shakir Abed , Janakiraman Ashok Kumar , Thiagarajah Sharmanee , Gunasekaran Baskaran , Khanna Kushagra , Kumar Abhishek , Mohamed Jamal Moideen Muthu , Wong Ling Shing
Published: November 2023

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized using ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts in a green synthesis approach and evaluated their in vitro cytotoxicity effect on the MDA-MB 231 breast cancer cell line. The bottom-up approach was employed to develop the green-synthesized ginger-encapsulated ZnO-NPs (GZnO-NPs) without using hazardous substances. The most substantial Fourier-transform infrared absorption peak of the ginger root extract was seen at 1634.24 cm−1. The peak also confirmed the presence of ginger root extract-encapsulated ZnO-NPs at 1556.79, 1471.54, and 1019.83 cm−1. It indicates that the biomolecules found in plant extracts behave as capping agents, aiding in the formation of nanoparticles. The mean particle sizes (PSs) of optimized GZnO-NPs of the ratios 1:2 were found to be 104.01 ± 7.12 nm with a zeta potential of −11.5 ± 1.31 mV. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope analysis confirmed that the prepared nanoparticles were spherical and crystalline, with PS ranging from 100 to 150 nm. The GZnO-NPs were subjected to MTT assay and cellular migration potential, and it was found that the inhibitory concentration on the MDA-MB 231 (breast) cancer cell line and scratch area showed a dose-dependent efficacy. The successfully green-synthesized GZnO-NPs effectively induced cell death in the MDA-MB 231 cancer cell line. The scratch assay results confirmed that prepared GZnO-NPs inhibited the proliferation and migration of cancerous cells.
The effect of red fruit oil (Pandanus conoideus Lamk.) emulgel on angiogenesis and collagen density in incisive wound healing in mice (Mus musculus)
Authors: Atmaja Ria Ramadhani Dwi , Annadiyah Veny Khairani , Thoyyibah Maulida , Maimunah Siti , Ma'arif Burhan , Mutiah Roihatul , Budi I Made , Amiruddin Muhammad , Inayatilah Fidia Rizkiah
Published: November 2023

Pandanus conoideus Lamk. or commonly known as red fruit oil (RFO) can be used to accelerate wound healing because it contains tocopherols, carotenoids, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid. The RFO in this study was formulated in the form of an emulgel because it has the most convenient and effective drug delivery system. The aims of this study were to determine the activity of RFO emulgel on increasing the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density in incised wound healing and to determine the optimal dose of RFO emulgel to increase the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density in incised wound healing. This was a true experimental study with a posttest only control group design that included five treatment groups: a positive control group (10% povidone-iodine), a negative control (gel base), and three groups that varied the concentration of RFO emulgel used at 5%, 10%, and 15%. Parameters observed were the amount of angiogenesis using Image Raster software and the percentage of areas of collagen density using ImageJ software. The data were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test and continued with the least significant difference test. The results of this study showed that RFO emulgel was able to increase the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density in the wound healing process with P = 0.000. An increase in the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density occurred in mice treated with RFO compared to the positive and negative control groups. It can be concluded that RFO emulgel has activity toward increasing the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density in the wound healing of mice incisions. The optimal dose concentration of RFO emulgel for increasing the amount of angiogenesis and collagen density in incision wound healing was shown in RFO emulgel with a concentration of 15%.
Comparison of Two Techniques of Peri-Intubation Oxygenation to Minimize the Degree of Desaturation in Patients with Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure in Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Tarigonda Sumanth , Nagaiah Suresh Kumar , Manem Abhinaya , Krishnamurthy Dinesh
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Most common complication encountered while intubating critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU) is hypoxemia. Acute physiological abnormalities and poor pulmonary reserve render preoxygenation less effective or insufficient to avoid desaturation even for short duration of apnea in these patients. Measures to oxygenate the patient even during the period of apnea should be considered.

Objective:

To compare Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) administered through nasopharyngeal airway and traditional apneic oxygenation administered through nasal prongs, in reducing the drop in oxygen saturation (SpO2) while intubating critically ill patients in ICU.

Methodology:

In this randomized controlled study, 50 patients with type I respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, were randomized into 2 groups of 25 each. After 5 min of NIV preoxygenation, in Group NPA – patients received apneic oxygenation through a nasopharyngeal airway connected to ventilator circuit and CPAP of 10 cmH2O Group NC – patients received oxygen via nasal prongs at 15 l/min during intubation. The SpO2 levels at various time intervals of per-intubation period were recorded.

Results:

Significant difference was observed in degree of desaturation between the 2 groups (2.1 ± 3.5 in group NPA versus 4.24 ± 3.67 in group NC, P value 0.007). The mean tracheal intubation time (44.93 ± 19.66 vs 46.79 ± 18, P value 0.739) and mean intubation difficulty scores (IDS) (1.67 ± 1.39 vs 1.47 ± 1.35, P value 0.464) were comparable in both the groups.

Conclusion:

The degree of desaturation while intubating hypoxemic patients in ICU is similar with both the techniques of peri-intubation oxygenation, i.e., Oxygen administered though nasal Prongs at 15 L/min and CPAP of 10 cmH2O administered through nasopharyngeal airway.

Cinical Trial Registration No. CTRI/2018/09/015747 Registered at www.ctri.gov.in.
Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Authors: Mushtaq Iqra , Iqbal Banyameen , Agarwal Neha , Prasad Shashi Prabha , Gore Charusheela
Published: November 2023

Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) is an invasive fungal infection, often acute and extremely severe caused by opportunist and ubiquitous fungi belonging to the class Phygomycetes, subclass Zygomycetes, order Mucorales, family Mucoraceae. COVID-19 is an infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since the first case was detected, in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has been found to have many systemic manifestations. Of these, ocular presentations associated with COVID-19 have been identified. It is acquired by the implantation of the fungal spores in the oral, nasal, and conjunctival mucosa (rhino-orbito-cerebral), by inhalation (pulmonary), or by the ingestion of contaminated food (digestive). The field of neuro-ophthalmology has been affected, due to both neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19, as well as adaptations in the delivery of health care and treatment of pre-existing conditions.
Construction and effect evaluation of a hierarchical training system for nosocomial infection based on hospitals at all levels
Authors: Chang R , Meng D
Published: November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Nosocomial infection is a critical global public health issue. The education of medical personnel can effectively enhance compliance with nosocomial infection protocols and reduce the incidence of such infections. However, the current training provided to third-party staff is inadequate, necessitating an urgent enhancement of their knowledge on nosocomial infection through effective and tailored training programs.
OBJECTIVES: The objective is to establish a hierarchical training system for nosocomial infection, customized to meet the specific requirements of hospitals at all levels, and evaluate its efficacy.
METHODS: A questionnaire survey was conducted among third-party staff members at hospitals of different levels to assess their understanding of nosocomial infection prevention measures. Based on the survey results, a hierarchical training system was developed for nosocomial infection among the participants. After the training, a post-training assessment was carried out to evaluate the participants' comprehension of nosocomial infections.
RESULTS: A total of 561 third-party employees participated in the baseline hospital infection knowledge questionnaire. The baseline findings unveiled disparities in the extent to which third-party staff members across various tiers of medical institutions have mastered their knowledge on nosocomial infections. After undergoing hierarchical training, the deficiencies of hospitals at all levels have been rectified, thereby effectively enhancing the level of knowledge regarding nosocomial infections among third-party personnel. The results of multivariate analysis indicate that individuals with limited work experience should enhance their training in medical waste disposal and acquire a deeper understanding of personal protection measures related to nosocomial infections. Moreover, infrequent annual training sessions may impede the comprehension of nosocomial infection among third-party staff.
CONCLUSION: The knowledge of hospital infection among third-party staff at all levels of medical institutions exhibits varying deficiencies. Implementing a hierarchical training approach is a meaningful strategy that effectively enhances the level of hospital infection knowledge among these staff members.
Нелинейная задача Канторовича оптимальной транспортировки мер с невыпуклыми функциями стоимости
Authors: Afonin Konstantin Aleksandrovich
Published: November 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию оптимальной транспортной задачи Канторовича с нелинейным функционалом стоимости, порожденным функцией стоимости, зависящей от условных мер транспортного плана. Рассмотрен случай невыпуклой по второму аргументу функции стоимости. Установлено, что такая нелинейная задача Канторовича с общими функциями стоимости на суслинских пространствах сводится к той же задаче с выпуклыми функциями стоимости.
Усреднение гиперболических уравнений: операторные оценки при учете корректоров
Authors: Dorodnyi Mark Aleksandrovich , Suslina Tatiana Aleksandrovna
Published: November 2023

В $L_2(\mathbb{R}^d)$ рассматривается эллиптический дифференциальный оператор второго порядка вида $A_\varepsilon=b(\mathbf{D})^*g(\mathbf{x}/\varepsilon)b(\mathbf{D})$, $\varepsilon >0$, где $g(\mathbf{x})$ - положительно определенная и ограниченная матрица-функция, периодическая относительно некоторой решетки, а $b(\mathbf{D})$ - матричный дифференциальный оператор первого порядка. Получены аппроксимации при малом $\varepsilon$ оператор-функций $\cos(\tau A_\varepsilon^{1/2})$ и $A_\varepsilon^{-1/2}\sin(\tau A_\varepsilon^{1/2})$ в различных операторных нормах. Результаты применимы к изучению поведения решения задачи Коши для гиперболического уравнения $\partial^2_\tau \mathbf{u}_\varepsilon(\mathbf{x},\tau)=-A_\varepsilon \mathbf{u}_\varepsilon(\mathbf{x},\tau)$.