bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Effects of Anastomosis Angle on the Performance of an Optimized Spiral Flow-Inducing Graft Design using CFD
Authors: Jhon Jasper D. Apan  , Jaime P. Honra  , Lemmuel L. Tayo
Published: October 2023

Bypass grafting is a common medical intervention used for people suffering from atherosclerosis, but the prevalence of graft failure due to disturbed hemodynamics necessitates the improvement of graft design for optimum blood flow. Spiral flow has been proposed as a mechanism to improve hemodynamics in grafts. A previous study optimized a spiral flow-inducing graft design, but it did not consider the effects of anastomosis angle despite its significant effects on blood flow. The purpose of this research is to further enhance the performance and patency of bypass grafts by determining how the anastomosis angle affects the hemodynamics of a spiral flow-inducing graft design using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Distal anastomoses of 6 mm ridged graft and femoral artery constructs at varying anastomosis angles of 15° increments were analysed using steady-state CFD analysis under the assumptions of laminar, isothermal, stationary, rigid, non-Newtonian, and incompressible flow to determine the anastomosis angle that would yield optimum flow parameters. A 30° anastomosis angle was found to yield the most favourable flow conditions, particularly by minimizing recirculation one millimetre and five millimetres away from the toe (0.26% and 0% of the cross-sectional area of the artery, respectively) and pressure drop (474.8 Pa), as well as the complete elimination of areas affected by pathologically high wall shear stress (WSS). The findings of this study point out the potential benefits of a smaller anastomosis angle on the performance and patency of bypass grafts through the minimization of pressure drop and areas affected by recirculation and abnormally high WSS.
Feasibility Study of Small-Diameter Pico-Hydro Breastshot Waterwheel by Computational Method
Authors: Dewi Puspita Sari  , Dendy Adanta  , Imam Syofii  , Wadirin Wadirin  , Aji Putro Prakoso  , Dadan Hermawan  , Ahmed Al-Manea  , Ramiz Ibraheem Saeed  , Ahmad Fudholi  , Subagyo Subagyo
Published: October 2023

Breastshot water wheels have very good simplicity, efficiency, and low head working range which is suitable for use in tropical rainforest villages in Indonesia. One of the weaknesses of the breastshot water wheel is that it has a very slow rotational speed which makes it need a high transmission ratio to be coupled with the generator. This study investigates the performance of a breastshot water wheel at smaller diameters and modifying the bucket inlet angle (36°, 49°, 71°, and 90°) by the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. In this case, the breastshot waterwheel's diameter ratio is equal to the head. Based on CFD results, the new configuration (this study) allowed us to increase the rotational speed to 30 to 35 rpm, higher than typical rotational speeds of breastshot water wheels of less than 10 rpm. Then, the bucket inlet angle and wheel rotation affect the performance of the breastshot waterwheel and are expressed using empirical law. Based on the empirical law approach, the 49° bucket is recommended because it has a stable efficiency above 60% and a wide operating range; the large discharge fluctuations do not change the turbine performance significantly.
ИНДИВИДУАЛИЗАЦИЯ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ КАК ФАКТОР УСПЕШНОЙ АДАПТАЦИИ ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ К УСЛОВИЯМ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ СРЕДЫ
Authors: Silazkova E. R.
Published: October 2023

в статье дается теоретический анализ значения индивидуализации как фактора успешной адаптации обучающихся к условиям образовательной среды. Представлены точки зрения относительно определения понятия индивидуализации образовательного процесса, дано понятие адаптации к школьному обучению. Показана роль и значение индивидуализации образования для успешной адаптации к школьному обучению. Подчёркивается, что традиционная система образования не может обеспечить индивидуальную траекторию обучения для каждого учащегося.
ВОПРОСЫ ШАХМАТИСТА ВО ВРЕМЯ ИГРЫ КАК ПРОЯВЛЕНИЕ ДИАЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ПРИРОДЫ ШАХМАТ
Authors: Vasukova E. E.
Published: October 2023

Исследовалось содержание и частота задавания себе вопросов во время игры у шахматистов разной квалификации, возраста, пола. 71 шахматист ранжировали 31 вопрос по частоте их задавания. Обнаружена трех-факторная структура вопросов – об игре соперника, собственной игре, об идеях, объясняющая 55 % общей дисперсии. Наибольший вклад имеет первый фактор. Подобная структура вопросов отражает диалогическую, общенческую природу шахматной игры и понимание шахмат как интеллектуального искусства, в основе которого лежит идея. Почти всегда задаваемый вопрос – «как соперник сыграет в ответ на мой ход?». Ориентация на другого – характерная черта диалога. Вопросы дифференцированы также по функции и типу решаемых задач.
ДИАЛОГОВАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ПСИХОТЕРАПИИ ПРИ НАРУШЕНИИ ВЗАИМООТНОШЕНИЙ
Authors: Volodicheva E. V. , Dmitrieva L. G.
Published: October 2023

В данной статье рассмотрена проблема концептуализации опыта домашнего насилия в детском возрасте, как платформы для развития нарушений во взаимоотношениях в последующей взрослой жизни. Обозначены и исследованы феномены контакта и диалога, как необходимые фигуры терапевтической работы с людьми, имеющими трудности в отношениях.
ПРОБЛЕМА ДИАЛОГИЧНОСТИ ВНУТРЕННЕГО ДИАЛОГА
Authors: Vizgina A. V.
Published: October 2023

В статье на теоретическом и эмпирическом уровнях рассматривается вопрос о возможности и условиях существования внутреннего диалога (ВД) в его конструктивной форме. Обосновывается роль психотерапевтического общения как условия трансформации дисфункционального ВД в конструктивный. Приводятся результаты эмпирического исследования, направленного на выявление спонтанно возникающих ВД в устных ответах респондентов в ходе интервью. В исследовании была подтверждена возможность развертывания ВД во внешне-диалогическом пространстве, а также выявлены основные параметры диалогичности, способствующие его конструктивной динамике.
ПРИНЦИП ДИАЛОГА В АНАЛИЗЕ СОЗНАНИЯ И ЛИЧНОСТИ: КЬЕРКЕГОР - БАХТИН - ВЫГОТСКИЙ
Authors: Chesnokova M. G.
Published: October 2023

Автор статьи подчеркивает методологическую функцию диалогического принципа для понимания сознания и личности в трудах С. Кьеркегора, М. М. Бахтина и Л. С. Выготского. Прослеживаются экзистенциальные истоки концепции диалога М. М. Бахтина. Отмечается различие исследовательских стратегий анализа сознания Бахтиным и Выготским: от личности к сознанию ⸻ у первого и от сознания к личности ⸻ у второго. При этом проблема соотношения позиций Я и Другого в диалоге рассматривается Бахтиным значительно более подробно.
ВНЕШНИЙ И ВНУТРЕННИЙ ПЛАНЫ ДИАЛОГА ЧЕЛОВЕКА С МИРОМ
Authors: Kumysheva R. M.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматривается диалог человека с миром в его историческом развитии. Внешний план этого диалога представлен доминирующим влиянием внешнего мира на человека и активным преобразованием мира человеком. Внутренний план диалога содержит познание человеком мира, самопознание и самосовершенствование человека. Таким образом, модель диалога человека с миром включает четыре этапа: 1) доминирующее влияние внешнего мира на человека; 2) познание мира человеком; 3) самопознание человека и реконструкция внутреннего мира; 4) активное преобразование мира человеком.
Gebelerde Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella ve Sitomegalovirüs Seroprevalansı: Ülke Geneli Çok Merkezli Çalışma
Authors: KUL Gülnur , TOSUN Selma , AKSARAY Sebahat , USTUN Yusuf , TUNCER ERTEM Gunay , ALANYA TOSUN Şebnem , ŞENEL İlknur , AKGÜL Fethiye , YILMAZ-KARADAĞ Fatma , SATIR ÖZEL Canan , ŞAFAK Birol , ELMASLAR MERT Habibe Tülin , KORKMAZ Nesibe , GÜNAL Emine , GÜNGÖR Serdar , KUTLU Hüseyin Haydar , KURT Halil , ARDICOGLU AKIŞIN Yasemın , KARAHANGİL Kadriye , YILDIZ KAYA Sibel
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Toksoplazma gondii (T. gondii), Rubella ve Cytomegalovirüs (CMV)etkenlerinin neden olduğu TORCH grubu enfeksiyonları sağlıklı yetişkinlerde asemptomatik seyrederken, gebelik döneminde vertikal bulaşla fetal morbidite ve mortalite ile sonuçlanabilir. Günümüzde gebelik sırasında bu enfeksiyon etkenlerinin rutin taraması konusunda net bir fikir birliği yoktur. Çalışmamızda ülke genelinde toxoplazma gondii, rubella ve sitomegalovirus enfeksiyonlarının gebelik dönemindeki seroprevelans durumunun belirlenmesi ve diğer ülkelerin verileriyle karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma çok merkezli, retrospektif, tanımlayıcı kesitsel bir araştırma olarak planlanmıştır. Çalışmamıza 2011-19 yılları arasında, ikinci basamak devlet hastanesi, üçüncü basamak eğitim araştırma hastanesi ve üniversite hastanelerine o yıl kuruma başvuran gebe sayısı, o yıl toksoplazma, rubella ve sitomegalovirus tetkiki yapılan gebe sayısı, IgM ve IgG sonuçları ve ulaşılabilirse toksoplazma ve sitomegalovirus avidite test sonuçları kaydedilmiştir. Rubella IgG negatif olan hastaların yaşları dahil edilmiştir.

Bulgular: Türkiye’nin on farklı ilindeki ikinci ve üçüncü basamak sağlık kuruluşlarından toplam 15 merkezin katıldığı bu çalışmada, bu merkezlere başvurmuş ve gebelik durumu olan toplam 354526 kişiden elde edilen veriler sonucunda; anti toksoplazma IgG seropozitifliği %21, anti rubella IgG seropozitifliği %96.5, anti CMV Ig G seropozitifliği %56.2 bulunmuştur. Çalışmamızda anti rubella IgG negatif gebelerin yaşları değerlendirilmiştir. Rubella IgG negatif 2024 gebenin yaş ortalaması 30.6 yıl (18-54) bulunmuştur. Yaş aralıklarına göre incelendiğinde seronegatifliğin en çok 30-39 yaş aralığında olduğu görülmüştür.

Sonuç: Gebelerde toksoplazma, rubella ve sitomegalovirus enfeksiyonu sıklığı ve yaygınlığı hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak, hastalık yükünün belirlenmesinde, tarama programlarının planlanmasında ve birinci basamak sağlık hizmetlerinin aktif kullanımında kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Aşılama ile bağışıklığın sağlanabildiği rubella enfeksiyonu için seronegatif bireylerin tespit edilip gebelik öncesi aşılanması önemlidir.
Impact Analysis of Solar Heater Box with Linear Actuator on Characteristics of Chickpea Seeds
Authors: Khoso Masood Nazir , Halepoto Irfan Ahmed , Agha Mushtaque Ahmed
Published: October 2023

Food security is one of the major concerns of humankind in the present era and a lot of work has been done to ensure the availability of food to the growing population. Post-harvest technology is one of the key components to store the seeds for long duration for consumption as food or grow as seed. The disinfection of seeds during storage from insect pests is one of the major problems that need to be addressed. In this study, an efficient solar box is designed which is operated through renewable solar energy. For this purpose, the solar heater box was prepared of an acrylic sheet (2mm thickness), Lasani sheet (2mm thickness) and hardboard sheet (12mm thickness) which were an octagon in shape with 135oC at the base. A 12v linear actuator was installed in the solar box along with hardwood log (saw tooth-like comb) to equally distribute the heat in the seed place for experiment. The highest thermal performance was generated by an acrylic solar heater box 87.40 ℃ compared to hardboard and Lasani box. However, the material used for assembling acrylic boxes was too costly. A hardboard box was too heavy and the temperature was generated 69.69℃ which was relatively significant to the temperature recorded in Lasani solar heater box (70.19℃) at after 6 hour of an observation. Concerning the financial aspect, the price of each of the three solar heater boxes was estimated based on the cost of the materials used to construct the boxes and the additional labour costs, with the assistance of carpenters during assembly. These costs show how much cheaper the Lasani box is compared to the other prototypes.  The temperature at a depth of 6 cm was noted 67.42℃ among Chickpea seeds, whereas the temperature recorded within seeds was 69.61℃. Furthermore, the experiment conducted in RCBD revealed that germination percentage of seeds at a depth of 6cm was observed to be 97% after treatment. The overall conclusion of the study is that the solar box with linear actuator is more efficient as compared to traditional drying method.
Multiplicative Characters and Gaussian Fluctuation Limits
Authors:   Chuo University, Japan, Sato Ryosuke
Published: October 2023

It is known that extreme characters of several inductive limits of compact groups exhibit multiplicativity in a certain sense. In the paper, we formulate such multiplicativity for inductive limit quantum groups and provide explicit examples of multiplicative characters in the case of quantum unitary groups. Furthermore, we show a Gaussian fluctuation limit theorem using this concept of multiplicativity.
Carbon Stars as Standard Candles: An Empirical Test for the Reddening, Metallicity, and Age Sensitivity of the J-region Asymptotic Giant Branch (JAGB) Method
Authors: Lee Abigail J.
Published: October 2023

The J-region Asymptotic Giant Branch (JAGB) method is a standard candle based on the intrinsic luminosities of carbon stars in the near-infrared. We directly constrain the impact of metallicity, age, and reddening on the JAGB method. We assess how the mode, skew, and spread of the JAGB star LF change throughout diverse stellar environments in M31's NE disk from 13 < d < 18 kpc using data from the Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Treasury (PHAT). As expected, the mode is found to be fainter in higher-reddening regions. To cross-check this result, we also measure a fiducial J-band ground-based JAGB distance using data from the UKIRT/WFCam in M31's outermost disk (18 < d < 40 kpc) where internal reddening is minimal. We find that this J-band distance modulus agrees well with the F110W distance moduli measured in the lowest-reddening regions of the PHAT data, demonstrating the JAGB method is most accurate if measured in the low-reddening outer disks of galaxies. On the other hand, the mode of the JAGB star LF appears empirically to show no dependence on age or metallicity within the range −0.18 < [M/H] < −0.26 dex. In conclusion, the JAGB method proves to be a robust standard candle capable of calibrating the luminosities of Type Ia supernovae and therefore providing a high-accuracy, high-precision measurement of the Hubble constant.
Exploring Asymmetric Substructures of the Outer Disk Based on the Conjugate Angle of the Radial Action
Authors: Xu Y. , Liu C. , Li Z. , Tian H. , Bird Sarah A. , Newberg H. J. , Shao S. , Deng L. C.
Published: October 2023

We use the conjugate angle of radial action (θ

R
), the best representation of the orbital phase, to explore the “midplane,” “north branch,” “south branch,” and “Monoceros area” disk structures that were previously revealed in the LAMOST K giants. The former three substructures, identified by their 3D kinematical distributions, have been shown to be projections of the phase space spiral (resulting from nonequilibrium phase mixing). In this work, we find that all of these substructures associated with the phase spiral show high aggregation in conjugate angle phase space, indicating that the clumping in conjugate angle space is a feature of ongoing, incomplete phase mixing. We do not find the Z–V

Z
phase spiral located in the “Monoceros area,” but we do find a very highly concentrated substructure in the quadrant of conjugate angle space with the orbital phase from the apocenter to the guiding radius. The existence of the clump in conjugate angle space provides a complementary way to connect the “Monoceros area” with the direct response to a perturbation from a significant gravitationally interactive event. Using test particle simulations, we show that these features are analogous to disturbances caused by the impact of the last passage of the Sagittarius dwarf spheroidal galaxy.
War in Ukraine and Russian Goals in the Western Balkans
Authors: Jugoslav Jozić , Barić Robert
Published: October 2023

Russia has always had a keen interest in the Western Balkans. It was historically realised in the context of geopolitical continuities of the expansion of its territory and influence. Russia has tried to gain influence in this region for political, economic, identity and strategic reasons. However, after the start of military aggression against Ukraine in 2014, Russia opted for a confrontation in the Western Balkans where it opposes the EU and NATO expansion policies and influence of the West in this region. Key Russian leverage for spreading its influence in the region is the Serbian geopolitical design of military neutrality and the convergence of strategic interests of the two countries. Russia wants to exert a strong influence on the Western Balkans, and thus on the security of the EU. On the other hand, Serbia wants to position itself as the main actor of power in the region with simultaneous support from both Russia and the West.
Present Trends, Emergencies and Their Impact on Supply Chain Security
Authors: Repík Dušan , Hanáková Natálie , Kotisa Jan , Foltin Pavel
Published: October 2023

The article examines the impact of recent geopolitical, economic, and security changes on logistics support capabilities in EU and NATO member states. The study analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the armed conflict in Ukraine on logistics supply chains, considering environmental, social, and security concerns. The research questions focus on identifying the main changes and assessing their implications for commercial, military, and humanitarian logistics. The prolongation of the conflict in Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia have been found to have a significant impact on logistics capabilities, perceptions of the structure of supply chains and the risks arising from this. The impact of these events is also producing third-country poverty and dehumanizing the UN SDG goals. On the other hand, improvements in NATO troop readiness and weaponry have been noted. The study highlights the need for further research to investigate specific threats for different types of supply chains and to consider the complex and evolving nature of the issue. Ultimately, this research provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing logistics capabilities in the context of ongoing geopolitical and environmental changes.
The „Women, Peace and Security“ Agenda and Integrating Gender Perspective in the Environment of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic
Authors: Blehová Mária
Published: October 2023

The measures adopted on the soil of the North Atlantic Alliance to support the integration of gender perspective are discussed in the article, as well as the way in which these were subsequently reflected in the legislative measures of the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic and examines the approach of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as "OS SR" ) to the integration of gender perspective. The article further focuses on how the OS SR integrate and support these principles in the real life of professional soldiers. The analysis of available statistical data as well as of research previously conducted in this area serves as a basis for formulating conclusions on whether the Slovak Republic fulfills its obligations regarding the integration of gender perspective towards the North Atlantic Alliance, and at the same time formulates starting points for possible future research.
Ngu-Vi-Tieu-Khat decoction, a Vietnamese traditional medicine, possesses hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects on streptozotocin-induced type-2 diabetic rat model
Authors: Le Minh Hoang , Sam Huyen Sanh , Pham Duy Toan , Nguyen Ngoc Chi Lan , Le Ngoc Diem , Dao Tran Nhat Phong
Published: October 2023

This study aims to assess the hypoglycemic effects of Ngu-Vi-Tieu-Khat (NVTK) decoction, a traditional Vietnamese medicine, in a rat model of type-2 diabetes. The NVTK decoction was prepared using the maceration method and tested for its hypoglycemic effects by measuring blood glucose levels, insulin resistance indicators, and pancreatic mass. The results showed that NVTK decoction improved diabetes symptoms, increased insulin levels, reduced insulin resistance, restored pancreatic mass, and decreased total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The hypoglycemic effects of NVTK were comparable to those of gliclazide at a dose of 10 mg/kg. In conclusion, NVTK decoction possesses hypoglycemic properties and could be explored as a potential traditional medicine for treating type-2 diabetes in humans.
Bryophyte flora of Mount Tebu Forest Reserve, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Atiqah Nur Saidatul , Pesiu Elizabeth , Sarimi Muhammad Syafiq , Shafie Nor Aishah , Koid Chin Wen , Norhazrina Nik , Syazwana Nur , Lee Gaik Ee
Published: October 2023

A checklist of the bryophyte flora of Mount Tebu Forest Reserve in Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia, is presented. A total of 189 taxa in 71 genera and 26 families were enumerated. This figure represents 63% of the 298 bryophyte species recorded so far for the State of Terengganu. Out of 189 taxa of bryophytes, 26 liverworts are new additions to the bryoflora of Terengganu. The most prominent liverwort family is represented by Lejeuneaceae, with 54 species from 17 genera, while the moss family is the Sematophyllaceae, with 34 taxa in 13 genera. The majority of the species are epiphytes, either corticolous or ramicolous. Almost half of the bryophyte species have wider elevational ranges and occur from the lowlands to the summit of Mount Tebu.
Du K-hole au club de gym. Entre libération corporelle et autodiscipline. Vivre son corps aujourd’hui dans la scène techno berlinoise
Authors: Robin Guillaume
Published: October 2023

La crise sanitaire a affecté le lien singulier au corps et entravé l’immersion dans l’espace-temps hétérotopique des soirées techno. Dans cet article, l’auteur interroge les pratiques corporelles dans le milieu techno berlinois à la lumière de la réflexion menée par Michel Foucault sur le concept de « corps utopique ». Dans quelle mesure l’histoire de Berlin a-t-elle favorisé l’épanouissement d’une culture alternative du corps propice au développement de subcultures techno ? Les clubs techno pourraient-ils être ces lieux propices à l’expression des utopies du corps ? Les clubs et les soirées techno berlinoises offrent indubitablement une expérience immersive, où les participants se retrouvent transfigurés par la danse et la consommation de substances psychoactives, préservés des regards des smartphones, débarrassés de leur image, de la fatigue et du temps qui passe. Mais qu’implique cette reconnexion de soi à son corps ? Malgré l’apparente liberté corporelle qui règne dans les scènes techno berlinoises, l’expérience corporelle exige un abandon de soi et l’adoption de nouvelles normes et habitus corporels. Derrière les apparences d’excès et de débordement, les pratiques corporelles des ravers sont souvent accompagnées de mécanismes de maîtrise de soi et de son corps et d’auto-discipline pour gérer des efforts physiques parfois intenses.
Mises en scène du corps dans l’art contemporain de la performance féministe : Florentine Holzinger et She She Pop
Authors: Dreysse Miriam , Pellissier Béatrice
Published: October 2023

Ces dernières années, on assiste en Allemagne à un essor de l’art de la performance féministe qui place le corps au centre, souvent dans une nudité explicite. Analysant deux créations, Hexploitation de She She Pop (Berlin 2020) et Ophelia’s Got Talent de Florentine Holzinger (Berlin 2022), nous nous attachons aux mises en scène du corps ainsi qu’aux stratégies artistiques utilisées pour critiquer les assignations sexuelles et subvertir les rapports de pouvoir et les visions intrinsèques au patriarcat. Tandis que Holzinger oppose aux processus de normalisation, d’exclusion et à la violence endurée par le corps féminin, des actions qui comportent des risques ainsi que la force, l’énergie et le désir portés par le groupe de femmes*, les performeur·euses de She She Pop présentent consciemment leurs corps vieillissants avec toutes leurs faiblesses et imperfections. Elles réinterprètent des caractéristiques physiques considérées comme des défauts dans la culture occidentale, les investissent positivement et génèrent de nouvelles images corporelles grâce à divers moyens scéniques et cinématographiques. Les deux créations vont délibérément à l’encontre des normes de genre et de rapports sociaux. La nudité y est utilisée comme une stratégie d’autonomisation, provoquant à la fois le voyeurisme vis-à-vis des corps tout en le rendant impossible par leur assurance et par leur regard tourné en arrière vers les spectateurs. Par ailleurs, ces deux créations dessinent un espace de solidarité dans lequel les rapports de pouvoir patriarcaux sont abolis et où d’autres images du corps peuvent être expérimentées.
Une économie de la vigne à Dijon à la fin du Moyen Âge : le cahier des dîmes de vin de mars 1457 de Saint-Bénigne de Dijon
Authors: Nouvion Aurélien
Published: October 2023

Entre gestion bénédictine et projection des investissements de la population dijonnaise, les cahiers des dîmes de vin de l’abbaye de Saint-Bénigne de Dijon proposent des éclairages enrichissants sur les mutations de l’économie de la vigne et du vin en Bourgogne à la fin du Moyen Âge. Un exemple particulier, sur les finages de Dijon, Longeroie, Valemin et Marsannay-la-Côte permet, grâce à une étude qualitative et quantitative, d’en esquisser quelques grandes lignes et d’interroger le rapport entre l’espace, le revenu et les hommes.
Le patrimoine viticole hors les murs des Dijonnais pendant la Restauration
Authors: Fry Sylvain
Published: October 2023

Pendant la Restauration, quelque 620 Dijonnais sont propriétaires de plus de 900 hectares de vignes dans les communes aux environs de Dijon. Ces avoirs fonciers résultent de stratégies spécifiques à chaque catégorie professionnelle : les élites, les bourgeois et les gens de justice privilégient la Côte de Nuits, les commerçants, les artisans et les exploitants viticoles préférant les communes périphériques. Les vignobles de l’arrière-pays, de moindre revenu, n’intéressent les Dijonnais que de façon sporadique, car la vigne reste avant tout un placement et une source de revenu.
Perspectives offertes par le care pour appréhender autrement l’accompagnement auprès des familles d’élèves en difficulté
Authors: Laville Matthieu
Published: October 2023

À partir d’une analyse secondaire de trois recherches conduites auprès de professionnels de l’éducation, cet article se propose d’apporter des éléments d’intelligibilité de l’accompagnement auprès de familles d’enfants en difficulté, en mobilisant les théories du care. Après avoir dressé le contexte social de l’accompagnement éducatif en France, l’article propose de mettre en lumière le travail de care dans cet accompagnement. L’analyse aboutit à une discussion sur l’intérêt de la prise en compte du care en contexte inclusif pour penser autrement cet accompagnement auprès des familles, et plus particulièrement sur la pertinence de sa visibilité.
L’esprit sans la lettre
Authors: Decoux Prune , Giacinti Margot
Published: October 2023

Cet article s’attache à l’interprétation de l’article 324 du Code pénal napoléonien. Cette loi dispose que le meurtre, par le mari, de son épouse surprise en flagrant délit d’adultère dans le domicile conjugal est excusable : en lieu et place de la peine capitale ou des travaux forcés à perpétuité, il sera sanctionné d’un à cinq ans d’emprisonnement. Alors que les conditions imposées assortissent le texte de garde-fous stricts, l’analyse de dossiers de féminicides, dont l’auteur était condamné à une peine égale ou inférieure à cinq ans de prison, voire acquitté, démontre que les juges s’affranchissent en pratique de la lettre de la loi pour n’en garder que l’esprit : seule compte l’infidélité de l’épouse. La philosophie de l’article 324 dépasse donc son cadre légal : l’homicide de la « mauvaise femme » par le « bon mari » est considéré comme excusable, voire légitime.
Rire de l’adultère pour se moquer des convenances bourgeoises et se gausser du droit (1880-1940)
Authors: Chauvaud Frédéric
Published: October 2023

Les journalistes judiciaires, appelés tribunaliers, assistent aux audiences correctionnelles et à celles des cours d’assises. Ils reproduisent les échanges verbaux et signalent les moments où le public s’esclaffe. L’adultère figure en tête des « causes amusantes », selon l’expression courante de l’époque. De la sorte, si le rire, toujours tributaire d’une époque et d’un contexte, permet de communier, il est aussi une façon de se moquer de la justice. Des chroniqueurs se demandent si l’adultère doit vraiment être du ressort de la Justice pénale. Toutefois, pendant l’entre-deux-guerres, le rire s’avère moins anodin, il mène parfois la charge contre le Code pénal et la société patriarcale ou, au contraire, contre le « relâchement des mœurs ». En se moquant des maris trompés, les tribunaliers renforcent les représentations des rôles masculins et féminins, tels qu’elles ont été fixées dans le Code civil napoléonien.
Co-management of a high-value species with territorial use rights for fisheries: a spatial bioeconomic approach with environmental variability
Authors: Vargas-López Victor Gerardo , Arreguín-Sánchez Francisco , Gutiérrez-González José Luis , Seijo Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

Abalone is a high-value resource that is an important export market fishery of Mexico that is managed through territorial use rights for fisheries allocated to a coastal community. A specific age-structured spatial bioeconomic model was applied to this fishery to undertake stock recovery to target levels. The model incorporates uncertainty in the parameter k of a von Bertalanffy growth function with environmental variability. The risk of falling below and exceeding the target and bioeconomic limit reference points of the population with alternative fisheries management strategies was studied using a Monte Carlo analysis. The management strategy evaluation showed that Emin (minimum effort) and EmaxNPV (resource rent maximization effort) generated higher biomass levels and higher present value of resource rent than Emsy (effort in maximum sustainable yield) at the end of the simulation period, regardless of the bioeconomic reference points and assuming a reduction in fishing effort. Emin and EmaxNPV increased and maximized the present value of resource rent generated by the species while avoiding its overexploitation. The social consequences of the management strategies were considered with the participation of fishers of this co-managed fishery.
Raising Public Awareness of Waste Management
Authors: Jevrić Marija , Ćipranić Ivana
Published: October 2023

The economic and technological development achieved during the last decades has caused the creation of enormous amounts of waste, with severe consequences for the environment. Great efforts are being made in sustainable waste management, but the problem still exists. Why is this still happening? What are the barriers to, e.g., recycling? They may be physical barriers, behavioral barriers, lack of motivation or knowledge on recycling options, environmental barriers, and social or cultural norms. The two main challenges are: lack of practical knowledge and disconnection with local waste management organizations; and wrong attitudes and perceptions toward recycling (e.g., insufficient motivation to sort waste and recycle). They may be overcome by raising awareness. This chapter is intended to collect and disseminate relevant knowledge on raising public awareness of waste management.
Acquisition and Application of Reflectance for Computer-Generated Images
Authors: Tepper Belinda Emmily , Francis Benjamin , Wang Lijing , Lee Bin
Published: October 2023

In the field of computer graphics, accurate representation of material properties is crucial for rendering realistic imagery. This paper focuses on the bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) and its role in determining how materials interact with light. The authors review the state of the art in reflectance measurement systems, with a focus on BRDF and bidirectional texture function (BTF) measurement. They discuss practical limitations in measuring multi-dimensional functions and provide examples of how researchers have addressed these challenges. Additionally, they analyse various approaches to converting measured data into practical analytical functions for use in commercial rendering software, including data-driven methods such as neural networks and hybridized approaches.
Formulation and efficacy testing of vermi-tea based liquid organic fertilizers on green-amaranth (Amaranthus viridis L.) for home gardens
Authors: Pakeeratharan K. , Dayananda A. N. P. E. , Viharnaa R.
Published: October 2023

Sudden food shortage due to strict green agriculture policy, economic crisis, COVID pandemic situation instruct the importance of home level organic production of good quality fruits and vegetables. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to test the efficacy of organic liquid fertilizers formulated from fish, livestock’s and plant wastes on leafy vegetable green Amaranth to promote home gardening. The liquid fertilizer was tested on Amaranth grown separately in vemicompost and garden compost. The 7 kg capacity pots were filled with two media (medium 1: vemicompost; medium 2: garden compost) and arranged in CRD with four replicates with each medium. Five plants of green-amaranth per pot were planted and treated with fish emulsion + vermi-tea (1:4=T1), cow urine + vermi-tea (1:4=T2), three leaves [Neem+ Giliricidia+ Candle bush] solution + vermi tea (3:1=T3), vermi tea (T4) and control (T5) at the rate of 50 mL/pot on 2nd, 4th and 6th week after planting. Agronomic and yield data were collected and subjected to ANOVA using SAS. Tukey's HSD multiple comparison test and PROC CORR was used to determine the best treatment combination at P <0.05. The results revealed that there was significant difference in N, P and K content of the treatments tested. The plant height, leaf area, number of leaves, root shoot ratio was significantly higher in fish emulsion + vermi-tea (1:4) [T1] and cow urine + vermi-tea [T2] at 8th weeks after planting in vermi-compost medium. There was strong and positive correlation (R2 > 0.8) among yield parameters, and root: shoot ratio with N, P K content of the liquid fertilizers tested in vermi-compost medium. Therefore, this investigation concludes that the fish emulsion + vermi-tea (1:4) and cow urine + vermi-tea (1:4) are good combination to use as liquid fertilizer at the rate of 50mL/Pot to get best yield in vermi-compost medium.
Supine mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in horseshoe kidney
Authors: Maugeri Orazio , Di Grazia Eugenio , D'Arrigo Letterio , Agliozzo Roberta , Calvano Gianluca , Trovato Federica , Di Gaetano Christian , Trefiletti Giuseppe , Privitera Salvatore , Russo Giorgio Ivan , Cimino Sebastiano
Published: October 2023

Objective: The percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in Horseshoe kidneys (HSK) is usually performed in the prone position, allowing entry through the upper pole and providing good access to the collecting system. However, in patients with normal kidney anatomy, the supine position is reliable and safe in most cases, but it is unknown whether the supine position is adequate in patients with HSK. The purpose of this study was to describe the results of PCNL in HSK in three different surgical institutions and to evaluate the impact of supine position during surgery, comparing pre-operative and post-operative data, complications, and stone status after surgery. Material and Methods: Between 2017 and 2022, a total of 10 patients underwent percutaneous renal surgery for stone disease in HSK. All patients were evaluated pre- and post- operatively with non-contrast CT. we evaluated patients (age and gender), stones characteristics (size, number, side, site and density ), and outcomes. The change in haemoglobin, hematocrit, creatinine and eGFr were assessed between the most recent preoperative period and the first postoperative day. Procedure success was defined as stone-free or presence of ≤4 mm fragments (Clinically Insignificant residual Fragments – CIrF). Complications were registered and classified according to Clavien-dindo Grading System, during the 30 - day postoperative period and Clavien scores ≥ 3 were considered as major complications. Statistical analysis was performed using “r 4.2.1” software, with a 5% significance level. we also compared pre-operative and post-operative data using “wilcoxon signedrank test”. Results: No statistical difference was observed between preoperative and post-operative renal function data. At one post operative day CT scan, an overall success rate of 100% was registered. 9/10 patients were completely free from urolithiasis (stone-free rate: 90%), while 1/10 patients had ≤4 mm residual stone fragments (CIrF rate: 10%). No cases of intraoperative complications were registered. Post-operative complications were reported in 1/10 patients. A patient developed urosepsis (defined as SIrS with clinical signs of bacterial infections involving urogenital organs - Clavien-dindo Grade II) after procedure, and was treated with intravenous antibiotic therapy successfully.  Conclusions: This study shows that in patients with HSK mini- PCNL in supine position allows to achieve good stone free rate with a very low morbidity. According to our series, the described technique for PCNL in HSK should be an option. Nevertheless these results must be confirmed by further studies.
Prevalence and severity of anxiety symptoms among family members of nyaope users in Tshwane, South Africa
Authors: Mokwena Kebogile E. , Madiga Maphuti C.
Published: October 2023

Background: Nyaope is a strongly addictive novel psychoactive substance that is commonly used in predominantly black townships in South Africa. The undesired behaviours of the users result in family members developing mental health challenges. Nyaope users often commit petty crimes, including stealing from families and neighbours.Aim: The aim of this study was to quantify anxiety symptoms among family members of nyaope users in Tshwane, South Africa.Setting: Data were collected from nine townships within Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.Methods: The quantitative cross-sectional survey used the General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) tool to quantify anxiety symptoms, and a questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic data from a sample of 390 participants.Results: The ages of the participants ranged from 18 years to 87 years, with a mean of 47 years. The mothers to the nyaope users were the biggest group at 35% (n = 138). The prevalence of anxiety symptoms was 73% (n = 286) of the total sample and ranged from mild (41.8, n = 163), moderate (14.62, n = 57) and severe (16.92%, n = 66). The Pearson chi-square test identified significant associations between anxiety symptoms and the gender of the participant (p = 0.001), the age of the nyaope user and the period of nyaope use (p = 0.008). Multivariate regression model indicated gender and place of residence as a significant variable in the development of anxiety symptoms (p = 0.01).Conclusion: Nyaope use is a risk factor for the development of anxiety for family members of nyaope users with the highest proportion reporting mild symptoms.Contribution: There is a need to develop interventions for mental health support for families of nyaope users.
Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thalassaemia Major: A Narrative Review
Authors: Yousuf Rabeya , Jahan Dilshad , Sinha Susmita , Haque Mainul
Published: October 2023

Thalassaemia constitutes an especially prevalent human monogenic illness caused by a lack of synthesis of the α- or β-globin chains. The clinical impact of β-thalassaemia is worse since it consists of the same pair gene configuration, thalassaemia major, causing significant health discouragement and loss of life due to life threateningly insufficient haemoglobin (Hb) levels. Only a few nations have successfully reduced the prevalence of β-thalassaemia major, even though comprehensive screening, group counselling, pre-natal detection and public education can all be used. Since over ½ century ago, the fundamental elements of treatment for thalassaemia major have been iron chelation and hypertransfusion. The globin chain that makes up the adult Hb molecule is missing or synthesised at a reduced rate in β-thalassemia. The aberrant buildup of the α-globin chain and faulty formation of red blood cells (RBCs) leading to RBC haemolysis are the outcomes of this genetic abnormality. Since allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT) has been a well-established gene replacement therapy for individuals with thalassaemia major for several years, it has had very successful outcomes for patients with access to it. Over the past 20 years, the consequences for more susceptible patients have also steadily improved, leading to 80%–90% longer-term life expectancy amongst this group of patients. However, providing Allo-HSCT as a treatment for these patients globally presents numerous difficulties. Replacing genes in autologous HSCs employing viral vectors has been possible in recent years.
HOX transcript antisense intergenic RNA is differentially expressed in hypertrophic scar tissues and regulates the biological function of scar fibroblasts through sponging miR-30a-5p
Authors: Song Yong , Wang Yi , Chen Minjian , Wei Zhenni
Published: October 2023

Background:

The pathogenesis of hypertrophic scars (HS) is complex and unclear. It is of great importance to investigate the formation mechanism of HS at the gene level, find new targets for gene therapy, and establish effective prevention strategies for the formation of HS.

Objectives:

The study explored the expression pattern of HOX transcript antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR) and miR-30a-5p in scar tissues of HS patients and investigated their regulatory role in fibroblast function.

Methods:

Forty HS patients were recruited, and their scar tissues and adjacent normal skin tissues were collected. Fibroblasts were extracted from these tissues. The quantitative reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction was used for the mRNA measurement. The CCK-8 and transwell assay were applied for cell proliferation and migration assessment. Luciferase reporter assay was done to verify the target gene of HOTAIR.

Results:

Elevated HOTAIR and decreased miR-30a-5p were measured in both scar tissues and scar fibroblasts, and their levels were negatively correlated. HOTAIR acted as the sponge of miR-30a-5p. HOTAIR knockdown inhibited fibroblast proliferation, migration, and the expression of collagen synthesis-related proteins (procollagen, alpha-smooth muscle actin, and collagen I), but these functions were abolished by miR-30a-5p downregulation.

Conclusion:

HS patients owned elevated HOTAIR and decreased miR-30a-5p. HOTAIR knockdown can inhibit the proliferation, migration, and collagen synthesis of scar fibroblasts by negatively regulating the expression of miR-30a-5p.
Effectiveness of Pocket Reference Booklet on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention and Management of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection: A Preexperimental Pretest–posttest Study
Authors: Sharma Jay Kumar
Published: October 2023

Background:

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the major causes of death in intensive care units (ICUs). Central venous catheter is mostly used in ICU for critically ill patients to provide long-time intravenous access, parenteral nutrition, medication, blood products, etc., However, it can cause bloodstream infections and sepsis that cause the death of the patient. Hence, the prevention and management of CLABSI is very necessary to control the mortality rate.

Objective:

The important objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the pocket reference booklet on knowledge regarding the prevention and management of CLABSI.

Design:

This study adopted a quantitative research approach with a preexperimental one-group pretest–posttest research design.

Setting (s):

ICUs of Mathura Das Mathur Hospital, Jodhpur.

Participants:

A nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used to select 80 ICU nurses.

Subjects and Methods:

Data were collected using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire. The questionnaire (30 multiple-choice questions) was given to the participant to complete the pretest. After this, the intervention (pocket reference booklet on prevention and management of CLABSI) was implemented to sample and posttest was taken.

Results:

The data showed that the mean difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores was 5.75 ± 1.754 and the t-value was 29.32 (P < 0.001, highly significant) at 5% of the level of significance.

Conclusion:

After the data analysis of this study, the pocket reference booklet on prevention and management of CLABSI was found to be effective to increase the level of knowledge on prevention and management regarding CLABSI in ICU.
A Comparative Study of Muenster Socket versus Split Socket with Step-Up Hinge on Very Short Transradial Amputees
Authors: Kumari Rani
Published: October 2023

Persons with very short transradial stump find extreme difficulty in performing daily routine activities. The Muenster socket prosthesis was compared to split socket with step-up hinge prosthesis in this study, while both the designs were compared in terms of their advantages and functional effects on very short transradial amputees. A goniometer was used for measuring elbow joint range of motion by computing the angle from the axis of the joint for each specific joint, in addition to block box test study and kinetics of prosthesis. In block box test, mild increment with split socket with step-up hinge was observed as compared to the Muenster prosthesis. This may be due to amplification by split socket of the elbow joint motion and speed of the forearm with a terminal device. The statistical analysis of the data revealed that split socket with step-up hinge prosthesis provided better functional control for very short transradial amputees than the Muenster socket prosthesis.
Effectiveness of a Hospital-based Comprehensive Sickle Cell Care Program to Improve Coverage of Proven Interventions in Tribal Areas of Western India
Authors: Dave Kapilkumar , Desai Gayatri , Gupta Reena , Modi Dhiren , Desai Shrey
Published: October 2023

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive hospital-based sickle cell disease (SCD) model involving improvements of proven interventions in a tribal area of Gujarat, India.

Methods:

This was a quasi-experimental study involving five primary health centers each in the intervention and control groups. This study was conducted from June 2016 to May 2018 in three tribal areas of Gujarat, India. The intervention was a hospital-based comprehensive care model for SCD patients. We included all SCD patients between the ages of 5 and 40 years in the study area. We measured outcomes at baseline and end line by household survey. The analysis was done using a difference-in-difference method.

Results:

A total of 84 and 101 patients were recruited in the intervention and control groups, respectively. The baseline characteristics were comparable in both the groups. At end line, there was a significant difference in coverage of proven interventions including pneumococcal vaccination- odds ratio (OR) 21.3 (95% CI 9.7–46.8, P value 0.002), folic acid - OR 4.1 (CI 2.2–7.8, P <0.001), chloroquine –OR 4.9 (CI 2.4–10.2, P <0.001), and hydroxyurea for severe SCD patients - OR7.1 (CI 1.8–28.6, P < 0.001) in the intervention group compared to the control group. The improvement for the clinical outcome indicators including pain crisis rate (mean difference [MD]: −0.18 [−1.17–0.812]), hospitalization rate (MD: −0.08 [−0.375–0.210]), and blood transfusion rate (MD: −0.60 [−0.532–0.412]) in the intervention group in comparison with the control group was nonsignificant.

Conclusion:

This study shows that the comprehensive hospital-based SCD model has great potential to improve the coverage of proven interventions for SCD. Further investigation is needed to assess the impact on clinical outcomes.