bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incidences de court et de long terme des dépenses publiques sur la compétitivité structurelle de l’économie du Burkina Faso : quelle contribution des investissements routiers ?
Authors:   Département d’économie, Université Thomas Sankara, SIGUE Moussa , SIRPE Gnanderman ,   Département d’économie, Université Aube Nouvelle
Published: January 2025

Résumé : Cet article évalue l’incidence de court et de long terme des investissements en infrastructures routières sur la compétitivité structurelle de l’économie du Burkina Faso sur la période allant de 1980 à 2016. Les estimations sont réalisées à partir d’un modèle à correction d’erreur, d’une approche quadratique et d’une estimation spline. Il ressort des résultats que l’élasticité de la compétitivité structurelle par rapport aux investissements routiers est de 0,09 à court terme et de 0,21 à long terme. Les estimations quadratiques et spline ont indiqué que la part optimale est de 6,42% et que l’intervalle d’efficience de l’investissement en infrastructures routières est [5% ; 6,42%]. L’implication de politique économique qui se dégage est qu’une augmentation des investissements en infrastructures routières constitue une politique de gain de compétitivité structurelle optimale de l’économie du pays pourvu que la part de l’investissement en infrastructures routières dans le budget total d’investissement soit comprise entre 5% et 6,42%.

Mots-clés : Long et court terme – Compétitivité structurelle – Investissement routier.

Short and long-term impacts of public spending on the structural competitiveness of the Burkina Faso economy: what contribution from road investments?

Abstract: This paper evaluates the short and long-run impact of road infrastructure investments on the structural competitiveness of the Burkina Faso economy over the period from 1980 to 2016. The estimates are based on error correction model, a quadratic approach and a spline estimation. The results show that the elasticity of structural competitiveness with respect to road investment is 0.09 in the short run and 0.21 in the long run. The quadratic and spline estimates indicated that the optimal share of 6.42% and the efficiency interval of road infrastructure investment is [5%; 6.42%]. The policy implication that emerges is that an increase in road infrastructure investment is an optimal structural competitiveness enhancing policy for the country's economy provided that the share of road infrastructure investment in the total investment budget is between 5% and 6.42%.

Keywords: Long and Short term – Structural competitiveness – Road investment.

JEL Classification: F40 – H54 – O47.
Contribution de la production des noix de cajou à la croissance économique de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors:   Laboratoire de Recherche en Economie et Gestion (LaREG) - Unité Universitaire d’Abidjan - Université Catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, DA Maximin Lucien
Published: January 2025

Résumé : La production des noix de cajou en Côte d’Ivoire a pris d’importance dans la production de rente à côté du cacao, de l’hévéa, du palmier à huile et du coton et génère des ressources non fiscales aussi fiscales pour le pays. Cette étude analyse la contribution de la production des noix de cajou à la croissance économique de la Côte d’Ivoire. Dans le but d’atteindre cet objectif, un modèle ARDL a été adopté sur la base des données temporelles allant de 1980 à 2022. Il ressort des principaux résultats que la production des noix de cajou contribue positivement à la croissance économique à long terme sous le contrôle d’un bon niveau d’investissement public, d’une bonne maîtrise de la corruption et d’une bonne stabilité politique. Mais à court terme, sa contribution inhibe la performance économique du pays à cause de la faible transformation des produits agricoles et de la détérioration des termes de l’échange. Il serait alors utile de renforcer les mécanismes de transformation des produits d’anacardier à travers une politique agricole structurante.

Mots-clés : Production de la noix de cajou – Croissance économique – Côte d’Ivoire.

Contribution of cashew nut production to economic growth in Côte d'Ivoire

Summary: Cashew nut production in Côte d'Ivoire has become an increasingly important cash crop alongside cocoa, rubber, oil palm and cotton, and generates both non-tax and tax resources for the country. This study analyzes the contribution of cashew nut production to Côte d'Ivoire's economic growth. To achieve this objective, an ARDL model was adopted, based on time series data from 1980 to 2022. The main results show that cashew nut production contributes positively to economic growth in the long term, under the control of a good level of public investment, good control of corruption and good political stability. In the short term, however, its contribution inhibits the country's economic performance due to the low level of processing of agricultural products and the deterioration in the terms of trade. It would therefore be useful to strengthen cashew processing mechanisms through a structuring agricultural policy.

Keywords: Economic growth - Cashew nut production - Ivory Coast.

JEL Classification : O13 – O47 – Q10.
Estimation de la Courbe Environnementale de Kuznets dans le contexte de l'économie béninoise
Authors:   Centre Interfacultaire de Formation et de Recherche en Environnement pour  le Développement Durable (CIFRED) – Université d’Abomey-Calavi, DOSSA Alfred B. K.
Published: January 2025

Estimation de la Courbe Environnementale de Kuznets dans le contexte de l'économie béninoise

Résumé : Cette recherche estime la Courbe Environnementale de Kuznets (CEK) pour l'économie béninoise. Elle utilise la méthode des MCO et une Équation Quadratique sur une période de 41 ans (1980 – 2020). Les résultats affichent une croissance économique moyenne de 4,267% qui évolue avec une moyenne d’émissions de CO2 (ECO2) de 0,289t/hbt. A court terme, une augmentation de 1% de croissance, provoque une augmentation d’ECO2 de 5,38%, tandis qu’à long terme, une augmentation de 1% de croissance, provoquera une baisse de 7,39% d’ECO2 entre 2025 – 2030 et une baisse de 9,04% d’ECO2 entre 2030 – 2050. La forme en U-inversé de la CEK est vérifiée et atteint un environnement relativement non pollué pour 500 $ US par habitant et par an, avec comme point de retournement 250 $ US.

Mot clés : Courbe environnementale de Kuznets – MCO - Équation quadratique - Bénin.

Classification J.E.L. : O44 – Q52 – Q53 – Q56 – O13

Estimation of the Environmental Kuznets Curve in the context of the Beninese economy

Abstract : This research estimates the Environmental Kuznets Curve (CEK) for the Beninese economy. It uses the OLS method and a Quadratic Equation over a 41-year period (1980-2020). The results show an average economic growth of 4.267% which evolves with an average CO2 emission (ECO2) of 0.289t/inhabitant. In the short term, an increase of 1% in growth will cause an increase in ECO2 of 5.38%, while in the long term, an increase of 1% in growth will cause a decrease of 7.39% in ECO2 between 2025 – 2030 and a 9.04% drop in ECO2 between 2030 – 2050. The inverted U-shape of the EKC is verified and achieves a relatively unpolluted environment for US$500 per capita per year, with as turnaround point US$250.

Keywords: Environmental Kuznets curve – OLS – Quadratic equation – Benin.

J.E.L. classification : O44 – Q52 – Q53 – Q56 – O13
Déterminants de la participation à l’agriculture contractuelle des riziculteurs dans le grand Ouest au Burkina Faso
Authors:   Université Norbert Zongo, Koudougou, KABORE Moïse , SARAMBE Issa ,   Université Norbert Zongo, Koudougou
Published: January 2025

Déterminants de la participation à l’agriculture contractuelle des riziculteurs dans le grand Ouest au Burkina Faso

Résumé : Malgré son potentiel en production rizicole, le Burkina Faso dépend des importations pour 40% de ses besoins. L’accès aux facteurs de production est au premier rang des raisons de la stagnation des rendements autour 2,5 tonnes à l’hectare contre un potentiel de 7 tonnes. L’agriculture contractuelle, sensée améliorer l’accès aux intrants est par conséquent promue aussi bien par des organismes non gouvernementaux que les politiques publiques avec une adhésion faible. La présente recherche identifie les déterminants de la participation à l’agriculture contractuelle à l’aide d’un modèle probit. Les résultats indiquent que le prix du paddy, la participation aux ventes groupées, la zone géographique, le fait d’être un homme contribuent à accroitre la probabilité de participation à l’agriculture contractuelle. Ces résultats suggèrent d’inciter les producteurs à participer aux ventes groupées avec ou sans contrat et de sensibiliser les riziculteurs sur les avantages de l’agriculture contractuelle.

Mots clés : Agriculture contractuelle, ventes groupées, riziculteurs, Burkina Faso.

Determinants of rice farmers' participation in contract farming in the great Ouest in Burkina Faso

Abstract: Despite its rice production potential, Burkina Faso depends on imports for 40% of its needs. Access to inputs is the main reason for stagnant yields, at around 2.5 tons per hectare, compared with a potential of 7 tons. Contract farming, which is supposed to improve access to inputs, is therefore being promoted by both non-governmental organizations and public policies, with little uptake. This research identifies the determinants of participation in contract farming using a probit model. The results indicate that paddy price, participation in group sales, geographical area and gender all contribute to increasing the probability of participation in contract farming. These results suggest that farmers should be encouraged to participate in group sales, with or without a contract, and to raise awareness of the benefits of contract farming.

Keywords: Contract farming, group sales, rice producers, Burkina Faso.

J.E.L. classification: D23 – O13 – Q12 – L14
Globalization and Burden of Non-communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors:   Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Économiques et de Gestion - University of Kara, BATAKA Hodabalo , Malb Ama N’Danida Malb Ama N’Danida ,   Laboratoire de Recherche en Sciences Économiques et de Gestion - University of Kara
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Investigating the critical determinants of the burden of NCDs is one of the major concerns of countries around the world. This study uses data on 45 African countries from 2000 to 2019 to examine the effects of globalization and its dimensions on the burden of NCDs by disentangling between the de jure and de facto aspects. The second-generation panel data econometric tools with fixed-effects enabled to overcome the problem of cross-sectional dependence and endogeneity. With the robustness check, we find that overall globalization and its economic and social dimensions restrain the burden of NCDs in Africa while its political dimension expands it. The distinction between the de jure and de facto aspects of globalization demonstrates that, the de facto globalization decreases the burden of NCDs whereas de jure globalization does not affect it.

Keywords: De jure globalization, De facto globalization, Non-communicable Diseases, , Africa.

Mondialisation et fardeau des maladies non transmissibles dans les pays d'Afrique subsaharienne

Résumé : L'étude des déterminants essentiels du fardeau des Maladies Non Transmissibles est l'une des principales préoccupations des pays du monde entier. Les données sur 45 pays africains de 2000 à 2019 sont utilisées pour examiner les effets de la mondialisation et de ses dimensions sur la charge des maladies non transmissibles en distinguant les aspects de jure et de facto. Les outils économétriques de données de panel de deuxième génération avec effets fixes ont permis de surmonter le problème de la dépendance transversale et de l'endogénéité. Grâce à la vérification de la robustesse, nous constatons que la mondialisation globale et ses dimensions économiques et sociales limitent le fardeau des maladies non transmissibles en Afrique, tandis que sa dimension politique l'accroît. La distinction entre les aspects de jure et de facto de la mondialisation démontre que la mondialisation de facto diminue le fardeau des MNT alors que la mondialisation de jure ne l'affecte pas.

Mots clés : Mondialisation de jure, Mondialisation de facto, Maladies non transmissibles, Afrique.

JEL Codes: F68 - I10 - O55.
Evaluation rétrospective de la viabilité des politiques budgétaires des pays de l’UEMOA par la méthode de multicointégration
Authors:   Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion (FSEG) - Université des Sciences Sociales et de Gestion de Bamako (USSGB), DIALLO Ibrahima
Published: January 2025

Résumé : Ce papier fait une évaluation rétrospective de la viabilité des politiques budgétaires des pays de l’UEMOA en s’appuyant sur la technique de la multicointégration. Cette méthode est pertinente car elle nous offre une alternative pour faire face aux limites et insuffisances des tests traditionnels (tests de cointégration). En plus de l’hétérogénéité de la zone, les résultats montrent sous l’hypothèse plausible d’un environnement marqué par la variabilité des taux d’intérêt ; que les politiques budgétaires décentralisées des pays de la zone UEMOA ont été non viables durant la période 1980 – 2015. En effet la viabilité à long terme des finances publiques des pays de l’UEMOA repose sur la mise en place d’une stratégie de redressement et d’assainissement des finances publiques c’est-à-dire une maîtrise des dépenses publiques et l’optimisation des ressources afin de respecter le critère clé de convergence.

Mots-clés : Politique budgétaire – Multicointégration – Viabilité – Hétérogénéité.

Retrospective evaluation of the sustainability of budgetary policies in WAEMU countries using the multi-cointegration method.

Summary: This paper presents a retrospective assessment of the sustainability of budgetary policies in WAEMU countries, based on the multicointegration technique. This method is relevant because it offers an alternative to address the limitations and shortcomings of traditional tests (cointegration tests). In addition to the zone's heterogeneity, the results show, under the plausible hypothesis of an environment marked by interest rate variability, that the decentralized fiscal policies of WAEMU zone countries were unsustainable over the period 1980 - 2015. Indeed, the long-term viability of public finances in WAEMU countries depends on the implementation of a public finance recovery and consolidation strategy, i.e. controlling public spending and optimizing resources in order to meet the key convergence criterion.

Keywords: Budgetary policy – Multicointegration – Sustainability – Heterogeneity.

JEL Classification : H60 – E60 – F15
Neoconstitucionalismo teórico
Authors: Lamy Marcelo
Published: January 2025

Context: Since the mid-20th century, legal theory has questioned the paradigms of positivism. Problem: There are doubts as to whether this new vision effectively structures a new theory for law, as opposed to theoretical positivism. Objective: This text aimed to demonstrate that neoconstitutionalism – derived from the phenomenon of constitutionalization and modern constitutionalisms – truly reveals the consolidation of a new theory for law. Method: Supported by a narrative review, this paper explores the theoretical bases of the neoconstitutional vision of law, establishing counterpoints to positivism. Result: The positivist theory of law is currently threatened by a series of claims that undermine its postulates: the thesis of coactivity and the source of qualification, the theories of norm, ordering and interpretation. Final considerations: Theoretical neoconstitutionalism, supported by internationalized coercion, the preeminence of rights, principle-norms, a ius commune, and a model of progressive concretization, establishes the theoretical bases for the Constitutional Theory of Law.
När porten öppnades för datorn in i den medicinska världen
Authors: Vuille Jean-Claude
Published: January 2025

I början på1960-talet träffade författaren i Uppsala helt tillfälligtvis en annan schweizisk forskare, en kärnfysiker med speciellt intresse för datorteknologi. Författarens forskningstema var blodbildning och järnmetabolism. Hans föreställning om en fysisk modell för simulering av järnets vägar i kroppen väckte fysikerns lust att utveckla en generell datormodell för simulering av medicinska processer. Samarbetet fortsatte med försök till digitalisering av patientjournaler och med etablering av databanker för epidemiologiska studier. Det intensiva samarbetet ledde till att medicinska forskare i Uppsala blev medvetna om datorns möjligheter att lösa problem med stora datamängder och avancerade statistiska beräkningar. Under de följande åren och decennierna utvecklades i Uppsala ytterligare medicinska datoranvändningar, såsom planering av radioterapi, ”Image Based Decision Support” och ”Virtual Reality Systems”.
Att lyckas med implementering på lång sikt
Authors: Guldbrandsson Karin
Published: January 2025

Att implementera det övergripande folkhälsopolitiska målet innebär en komplex implementeringsprocess. I den här artikeln ges en kort introduktion till viktiga aspekter inom implementeringsområdet. Det teoretiska ramverket Quality Implementation Framework (QIF), som fokuserar på konkreta aktiviteter för att uppnå implementering av god kvalitet, presenteras. Ursprunget till nio hälsofrämjande insatser riktade till barn och unga granskades för cirka tjugo år sedan. Följande aspekter framkom då som bidragande till implementering: lokala behov, ekonomiskt pressad situation, extern finansiering, policydokument samt förekomst av en lokal folkhälsosektor. Idag finns tre av de nio insatserna kvar. Varför har dessa tre insatser fortlevt, men inte de övriga sex? Finns en implementeringsaspekt här? Behovet av stöd till implementering lyfts allt oftare inom folkhälsoområdet. Implementeringsforskningen bör därför få fortsatt finansiering, samtidigt som myndigheter bör bidra med kunskap och konkret stöd till implementering i det praktiska folkhälsoarbetet på regional och lokal nivå.
Västerbottens hälsoundersökningar - en 40-årig befolkningsintervention
Authors: Weinehall Lars
Published: January 2025

I slutet av 1970-talet rapporterades att Västerbotten hade landets högsta dödlighet i hjärtinfarkt bland män. Som svar skapades Västerbottens hälsoundersökning, med både individ- och befolkningsinriktade åtgärder, som infördes successivt i länets kommuner 1985–1991. Under 40 år har 130 000 medelålders deltagit och över 200 000 undersökningar genomförts. Artikeln beskriver utvecklingen från pilot till fullskalig verksamhet samt total dödlighet samt dödligheten i hjärt-kärlsjukdom 1990-2006 jämfört med svenska populationen i samma åldrar.
 
English abstract
In the late 1970s, it was reported that Västerbotten had the highest heart attack mortality rate among men in the country. In response, the Västerbotten Health Survey was created, incorporating both individual- and population-based measures, and was gradually introduced across the county’s municipalities from 1985 to 1991. Over 40 years, 130,000 middle-aged individuals have participated, and more than 200,000 examinations have been conducted. The article describes the development from pilot project to full-scale program, as well as overall mortality and cardiovascular mortality compared during 1990 to 2006 with the Swedish population in the same age groups.
En hälsofrämjande hälso- och sjukvård
Authors: Kristenson Margareta
Published: January 2025

Målet för en hälsofrämjande hälso- och sjukvård (HFS) är att utveckla sin verksamhet så att den bättre möter befolkningens behov. Som socialmedicinare, med lång erfarenhet av HFS arbete, är det spännande att notera att denna grundansats har ett tydligt socialmedicinskt perspektiv.I båda fallen handlar det om att se människors hälsa och sjukdom i samspel med det omgivande samhället, liksom att se betydelsen av människors livsvillkor, levnadsvanor och psykosociala faktorer för utveckling av sjukdom och hälsa. HFS arbetar för att utveckla verksamhetens kompetens att främja hälsa och förebygga sjukdom för att optimera hälsovinster för patienter, medarbetare och i befolkningen. Genom en hälso-orientering av verksamheten och en kultur som har sitt fokus på hälsoresultat vill HFS skapa en effektivare hälso- och sjukvård och ett mer hållbart samhälle. I detta arbete är socialmedicinen och socialmedicinaren central.
Socialmedicinsk tidskrifts redaktörer under 100 år
Authors: Janlert Urban , Haglund Bo J. A.
Published: January 2025

Artikeln ger en kort biografi över de tio redaktörer som haft ansvaret för Socialmedicinsk tidskrift (SMT) under perioden 1924—2024. Sammanställningen baseras på ett flertal källor. Förutom texter i SMT har vi använt Svensk läkarehistoria (fjärde följden), tidningsartiklar (Dagens Nyheter och Svenska Dagbladet), Wikipedia och texter som vi funnit genom sökning på Google.
Etthundra år av små och stora händelser
Authors: Starrin Bengt
Published: January 2025

En liten notis i Dagens Nyheter den första april 1924 antydde att det var något på gång. En socialmedicinsk tidskrift i vardande. Vem kunde då ana att den skulle bli långlivad. Etthundra år. Självklart måste det firas och det med en rungande fanfar och en resa i tiden.
Ri-pianificare la città
Authors: Giaimo Carolina
Published: January 2025

Il piano urbanistico della città contemporanea è un campo complesso che integra vari aspetti del governo del territorio. Esso richiede di considerare molteplici dimensioni come la sostenibilità ambientale, l’inclusione sociale, l’innovazione tecnologica, la mobilità sostenibile, la governance partecipativa e la resilienza urbana. Ogni dimensione contribuisce a creare una visione integrata della città contemporanea, con l’obiettivo di migliorare la qualità della vita degli abitanti. Il piano urbanistico è un processo dinamico che affronta sfide come l’urbanizzazione, il cambiamento climatico e l’equità sociale. Esso deve superare le tradizioni del passato e adottare un approccio multidisciplinare per promuovere città resilienti, inclusive e vivibili.
La difesa della civiltà urbana e le nuove politiche per l’inclusione sociale
Authors: Talia Michele
Published: January 2025

La città europea è stata per secoli un incubatore della storia umana, favorendo l’aggregazione e l’inclusione sociale. Tuttavia, oggi le aree densamente popolate stanno perdendo questa capacità, minacciando il ruolo della città nella costruzione della coscienza collettiva. La crisi dei processi di integrazione sociale e la polarizzazione economica, accentuate dalla deindustrializzazione e dalla globalizzazione, stanno trasformando le città. La gentrificazione e l’emigrazione contribuiscono a una crescente disuguaglianza. La città intelligente rischia di accentuare il divario tra chi controlla le nuove tecnologie e chi ne è escluso. Per affrontare queste sfide, è necessario un nuovo paradigma urbano che promuova l’inclusione sociale, la sostenibilità e la partecipazione attiva dei cittadini. La XIV Biennale delle città e degli urbanisti europei ha evidenziato l’importanza di politiche pubbliche orientate al benessere e all’inclusione sociale, proponendo interventi per migliorare la qualità urbana e la coesione sociale.
Adapting Curriculum and Materials for Distance Learning: Strategies for Effective Distance Education
Authors: Prastiyo Shandi Septian , Navisha Velienchia Oktha
Published: January 2025

This research addresses the importance of adapting distance learning curricula and materials to develop effective and appropriate teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students. In a learning context where there is an increasing reliance on technology and limited face-to-face interaction, to ensure that the learning process is inclusive, flexible and meets the expected quality standards of education, curriculum adaptation is essential. This research aims to identify and develop strategies to improve the effectiveness and quality of distance learning, focusing on student engagement, motivation and active participation in the learning process. This research uses a case study approach to analyze the different curriculum adaptation methods used in online and offline learning. These methods include the appropriate utilization of digital technology, the application of interactive learning approaches, and the design of educational materials that are easily accessible and comprehensible to students from various backgrounds. Research shows that such adaptive strategies increase student engagement, material comprehension and learning satisfaction. In summary, adapting PJJ curriculum and materials not only improves learning effectiveness, but also plays an important role in fostering student independence and is essential in meeting the challenges of education in today's digital era.
The Postmodern-Postcolonial Synergic Interfaces in Chinua Achebe’s Anthills of the Savannah
Authors: Choudhury Monir A
Published: January 2025

This study explores the postmodern attitudes, approaches, and perspectives in Chinua Achebe's 1987 novel Anthills of the Savannah. It seeks to demonstrate how this novel navigates the readers to believe that African outlooks and world views align with the postmodern attitudes towards life and the world. Using postmodernist and postcolonial approaches as methodological tools to analyze the text has become an absolute must as the study envisages critically mapping a territory where both the postmodern and postcolonial approaches towards life and the world have synergic interfaces and complement each other. The study has also used extensively Jean-Francois Lyotard's key postmodernist concept of ‘mini-narratives’ to analyze some of the key passages of the text. The findings reveal that Achebe has underscored the values of the mini-narratives in building a culturally influential nation and suggested how to connect them for synergic results. In conclusion, this study argued that if a postcolonial society aspires to regain its lost dignity and identity, it does not necessarily mean it will return to its past cultural heritage and will be in binary opposition with the West.
The Role of Oc Eo Ancient City in The International Maritime Trade Network (From The First to The Seventh Century)
Authors: Thang Dang Van , Tuyet Vo Thi Anh , Nhu Vo Thi Huynh , Hop Dao Vinh
Published: January 2025

Oc Eo (Vietnamese: Óc Eo) is an archaeological site in the Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam (Óc Eo commune,Thoại Sơn district, An Giang province). Oc Eo is often mentioned in research about ancient Southeast Asia as a part of the Funan kingdom. Some studies have identified Oc Eo's role as a trade, political, and religious center of Funan, but the position of Oc Eo in ancient international maritime trade network has not been clearly stated. Approach this issue from archaeology perspective, the authors surveyed the sites and studied artifacts found at sites in the Oc Eo area, particularly origin of these artifact. Ancient Chinese bibliographies are also cited to supplement the article. The findings state the favorable conditions for the development of Oc Eo as a port city: the location of a traffic hub of inland canals; a stop on the sea route from east to west; and having sources of local products that can be used as goods to exchange with merchants. The article also proves that Oc Eo city was an important port in the maritime trading system in ancient Southeast Asia during the period from the first to the seventh century CE. which was a transit point connecting between China and Southeast Asia, China, and India, maybe even the Mediterranean.
Periodontal soft tissue changes observed during orthodontic
treatment with conventional metal fixed appliances.
Authors:   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, Faculty of Dentistry, 38 Gh. Marinescu Str., 540139, Târgu Mureș, Romania, Bădărău-Șuster Andrei-Mario , Zamfir Anca-Georgiana ,   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, Vlasa Alexandru ,   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, Faculty of Dentistry, Coman Tatiana-Maria ,   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, Faculty of Dentistry, 38 Gh. Marinescu Str., 540139, Târgu Mureș, Romania
Published: January 2025

We are currently seeing an increase in the number of patients seeking orthodontic treatment, many of
whom are young adults. Besides the obvious advantages of orthodontic therapy, there are also some side effects that
can be seen at the level of periodontal soft tissues, which can influence the final result. Aim of the study: The purpose
of this study is to identify the main changes observed in the soft tissues during orthodontic treatment with fixed
appliances (colour, size, position, texture of gingiva and shape of anterior interdental papillae), and to analyse them
depending on individual clinical characteristics, gender and gingival phenotype. Material and Methods: 22 patients
were included in this study – 12 women and 10 men, aged between 14 and 30 years, that presented to the Integrated
Centre of Dental Medicine in Târgu Mureș, in the period 2019-2024, in search of orthodontic treatment. Results: The
study found significant differences in gingival changes based on gender and gingival phenotype, with females showing
more pronounced colour changes and gingival hypertrophy in the mandibular regions, and males exhibiting
substantial gingival hypertrophy and colour changes, both in the frontal and lateral maxillary regions. Conclusions:
This study shows gingival changes during orthodontic treatment that differ by gender and gingival phenotype. Thus,
females with a thick gingival phenotype show distinct colour and size changes in the frontal mandibular region,
whereas male patients tend to have more changes in the frontal and lateral maxillary regions, regardless of the gingival
phenotype.
Keywords: gingival changes, orthodontic treatment, gingival phenotype.
Rainfall Variability and Cotton Production in Kouandé in the Atacora Department of Benin (West Africa)
Authors: Yarou Halissou , Obada Ezechiel , Alfari Afani Adamou , Mampo Moctar Orou Ganni , Tore Daniel Bio , Alamou Eric A.
Published: January 2025

Cotton production is of major socio-economic importance in the Commune of Kouandé in Benin. However, this sector is subject to the effects of declining rainfall in recent years. This research aims to analyze rainfall variability and cotton production in the commune of Kouandé. Rainfall data from the period 1982 to 2020 and cotton production statistics from the period 1995 to 2020 are used. The methodological approach used is based on documentary research and field surveys carried out among one hundred and thirty-five (135) cotton producers in the Commune of Kouandé in Beninese territory. Thus, frequency analyses on the variability of rainfall and characteristic parameters of the growing season on the one hand and cotton statistics on the other hand were assessed in terms of risks. For the entire study period, there were 7.7% normal years, 38.5% surplus years and 53.2% deficit years. According to 93.33% of the producers interviewed, there is a downward trend in rainfall levels, especially in the last ten years. 50% of the producers surveyed spoke of poor rainfall distribution. Furthermore, a 1.4% drop in cotton production per hectare of sown land per year was observed , which reflects the decline in soil quality. While an average annual drop of 100 mm of rainfall could cause a drop in yield of approximately 1 kg/ha. Several other factors such as humidity index, field maintenance, chemical input, choice of crop varieties, farm labor, cultivation techniques and producer supervision influence agricultural yields.
Periodontitis is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer. Bicarbonate and Chlorine Dioxide are Promising Treatments
Authors: Doepp Manfred
Published: January 2025

Holistic dentistry knows that there is a close relationship between abnormal conditions in the mouth and diseases in the rest of the body. This can be via energetic relationships, e.g. the meridians, but also via direct toxic effects. Periodontitis is considered a disease par excellence which is associated with a clearly increased risk of other serious diseases. This has often been proven, but is rarely taken into account. It is shown that there are two simple treatment methods for "everyone", namely the use of bicarbonate and chlorine dioxide in the oral cavity. These can be used to neutralize acids and eliminate pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity.  This is a prophylactic measure against serious illnesses.
Electron Mobility Estimate in GaN MOSFETs
Authors: Chanana Ravi Kumar
Published: January 2025

In this research article, estimation of electron mobility is made in GaN n-channel MOSFETs.  The technology for GaN MOSFETs is at an infant stage and an early prediction enables technology development.  The electron mobility in a Si (100) n-channel MOSFET is also made that vouches for the simple formula developed for the electron mobility estimation, though the long-channel Si MOSFET technology is now of the past.
Divide-and-Conquer Strategy with LU Factorization for Inverting Symmetric Positive Definite Matrices
Authors: Rahman Abdel Radi Abdel Rahman Abdel Gadir Abdel , EL Okuer Shady Seed
Published: January 2025

We studied the solution of a system of equations Ax=b with singular and nearly singular, symmetric positive definite coefficient matrix A. Our algorithm based on, the Divide and Conquer strategy leading to the Divide-and-Conquer Algorithm (D&C algorithm) with, LU Factorization algorithm. The LU Factorization was used to convert the matrix into a product of the form LU, where L is a lower triangular matrix and U is upper triangular matrix. The algorithm was been implemented on MATLAB and simulated as a user-subroutine. The user-subroutine is considering MATLAB features for reducing the round-off error especially for sensitive systems. Numerical examples was given of a non- singular matrix and another for ill-conditioned matrix. The effect of round-off error was analyzed. We compared results with previous ones, where LU factorization is used.
Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Effects of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) on Selected Bacteria Causing Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Ushahemba E. A. , Agada E. O. , Gberikon G. M.
Published: January 2025

This study examined the bioactive ingredients and the antibacterial effects of methanolic seeds extract of Piper nigrum. The plant materials were collected, dried, pulverized and extracted using soxhlet apparatus. This was followed by qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis. Bacterial isolates were obtained from the laboratory and identified using cultural and biochemical methods. Agar well diffusion method was adopted the sensitivity testing where the MIC and MBC of the extracts were determined. The extract contained significantly higher concentration of tannins (57.671.53mg/g) than other constituents. Among the five species of bacteria isolated. the plant extract had pronounced effect on Proteus mirabilis at 100mg/ml and Staphylococcus. aureus at 100 and 50mg/ml. Bactericidal activity was slightly higher at 100mg/ml than 50mg/ml with no significant difference (P=0.695). The plant extract showed no activity on Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The established bactericidal action of the P. nigrum extracts could be exploited locally and industrially in the manufacture of cheap plant based sources of antibiotics against the bacteria found sensitive to the extract.
Implementasi E-Business Dalam Strategi Pemasaran Digital Optimal Untuk Mencapai Target Peningkatan Jumlah Peserta Didik Baru di PKBM Al-Ihsan Kota Batam
Authors: Riki Riki , Perdana Fetrio Sabarulla , Perdana Dadi Akhmad , Hendriati Yossi , Julianti Merline
Published: January 2025

Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Al-Ihsan Kota Batam berperan penting dalam pendidikan non-formal, namun menghadapi tantangan dalam menarik minat calon peserta didik baru di tengah persaingan yang ketat. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan menerapkan strategi E-Business yang efektif dalam pemasaran digital guna meningkatkan pendaftaran siswa baru di PKBM Al-Ihsan. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan meliputi analisis kebutuhan masyarakat, pengembangan konten pemasaran yang menarik, serta pemanfaatan platform digital untuk menjangkau audiens yang lebih luas. Selain itu, pelatihan intensif diberikan kepada pengelola dan staf PKBM mengenai konsep dasar E-Business dan strategi pemasaran digital yang relevan, termasuk pembuatan konten kreatif seperti video promosi dan infografis. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan strategi pemasaran digital yang terstruktur dapat meningkatkan eksistensi dan daya saing PKBM Al-Ihsan, dengan fokus pada kualitas pendidikan dan inovasi dalam metode pembelajaran, hal ini dibuktikan dengan meningkatnya keterlibatan masyarakat berdasarkan data dari analitik media sosial seperti jumlah pengunjung, tingkat interaksi (likes, comments, shares). Temuan ini memberikan wawasan bagi lembaga pendidikan non-formal lainnya dalam mengoptimalkan penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK) untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang lebih baik.
基于“岗课赛证融通”模式的课程改革与设计——以房地产经营与管理课程为例
Authors: 魏海霞  , 黄若珊  , 高照忠
Published: January 2025

随着职业教育改革的深入推进，“岗课赛证融通”模式已成为高职院校课程建设的重要方向。以房地产经营与管理课程为例，本文分析了“岗课赛证融通”模式的内涵及其在课程设计中的具体应用。通过岗位需求分析、课程内容优化、技能竞赛结合和职业证书获取等路径，该模式能够有效提升学生的职业能力和就业竞争力，同时推动校企合作的深化。研究表明，“岗课赛证融通”模式实现了课程与岗位需求的精准对接，为高职教育提供了有益的实践经验。
With the deepening of vocational education reform, the “integration of posts, courses, competitions, and certificates” (PCCC) model has become a crucial direction for curriculum development in higher vocational colleges. Taking the Real Estate Operation and Management course as an example, this paper analyzes the PCCC model’s essence and its practical application in curriculum design. Through job demand analysis, course content optimization, skill competition integration, and vocational certificate acquisition, the model effectively enhances students' professional competence and employability while promoting in-depth school-enterprise cooperation. The study demonstrates that the PCCC model achieves precise alignment between curriculum and job requirements, providing valuable practical experience for vocational education.
岭南非物质文化遗产在文创产品开发中的创新与设计研究
Authors: 赵燕
Published: January 2025

通过综述我国岭南非物质文化遗产保育与活化的现状，归纳非遗文创产品开发的概念与模式，并论证文创产品开发对岭南非物质文化遗产传播与活化的积极作用。本文将基于当前非遗保育研究文献，探讨非遗文化在文创产品设计中的传承与创新形式，进一步分析其有效渗透途径。同时，通过案例分析，阐释岭南非遗文创产品开发设计中，如何从文化、形式、功能以及无形产品的情感元素中提取设计创意方法。总结岭南非物质文化遗产元素在文创产品开发与创新中的表达形式及创意手法。基于现代消费者对岭南非物质文化遗产保育与传承的认知态度，分析文化创意产品开发与岭南非物质文化遗产保育之间的互利关系；并从主题、产品、工艺及材料载体四个方面，创新性地提出岭南非物质文化遗产文创开发的有效途径及未来发展方向。Heritage (ICH) in the Lingnan region of China, this paper summarizes the concepts and models of ICH-related cultural and creative product development and demonstrates the positive role of such development in promoting and revitalizing Lingnan ICH. Based on existing research literature on ICH conservation, the paper explores the forms of inheritance and innovation of ICH culture in cultural and creative product design and further analyzes effective penetration methods for integrating ICH culture into such designs. Additionally, through case studies, it illustrates creative design methods for extracting cultural, formal, functional, and emotional elements of intangible products from Lingnan ICH in the development and design of cultural and creative products. The paper summarizes the semantic expression forms and creative approaches of Lingnan ICH elements in cultural and creative product development and innovation. Considering modern consumers' perceptions and attitudes toward the conservation and inheritance of Lingnan ICH, the paper analyzes the mutually beneficial relationship between the development of cultural and creative products and the conservation of Lingnan ICH. It innovatively proposes effective approaches and future development directions for ICH-related cultural and creative product development in Lingnan, focusing on four aspects: themes, products, craftsmanship, and material carriers.
教育部产学合作协同育人项目生成式人工智能（AIGC）师资培训项目申报指南
Authors: 港美通科技（深圳）有限公司
Published: January 2025

2025年，港美通科技（深圳）有限公司支持生成式人工智能（AIGC）师资培训项目40项。本指南旨在为高等教育机构和企业合作申报生成式人工智能（AIGC）师资培训项目提供详细指导。申报项目应围绕AIGC技术的前沿发展，涵盖文本生成、图像生成、自然语言处理、深度学习等内容，着力提升高校教师在AIGC领域的教学与科研能力。指南详细列出申报条件、支持形式、评审标准及实施流程，为申报单位提供清晰的操作规范，促进校企深度合作，共同推动AIGC技术在教育领域的应用与发展。This guide provides detailed instructions for higher education institutions and enterprises to jointly apply for faculty training programs in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AIGC). The proposed projects should focus on cutting-edge developments in AIGC technologies, including text generation, image synthesis, natural language processing, and deep learning, aiming to enhance the teaching and research capabilities of university faculty in the AIGC field. The guidelines specify application requirements, support forms, evaluation criteria, and implementation procedures, offering clear operational norms for applicants to foster in-depth collaboration between academia and industry, thereby promoting the application and advancement of AIGC technology in education.
2025年中医药传承创新发展教育部产学合作协同育人项目申报指南
Authors: 开元教育科技（深圳）有限公司
Published: January 2025

在教育部指导下，开元教育科技（深圳）有限公司开展产学合作协同育人项目，包含新医科建设、教学内容和课程体系改革、师资培训、实践条件和实践基地建设四大类，旨在贯彻党的二十大报告“促进中医药传承创新发展”精神，贯彻落实《中共中央国务院关于促进中医药传承创新发展的意见》、国务院《中医药发展战略规划纲要（2016—2030年）》《“十四五”中医药发展规划》等文件精神，落实国家中医药发展战略，构建完善的中医药人才培养体系，推动中医药的传承与创新发展，提升中医药国际健康合作水平，弘扬中医药文化，以产业和技术发展的最新需求推动高校人才培养改革，促进中医药可持续发展。Under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, Creative Education Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is launching the University-Industry Collaborative Education Program, which includes 25 projects across four major categories: Five projects for the development of emerging disciplines (New Engineering, New Medicine, New Agriculture, and New Liberal Arts); Five projects for the reform of teaching content and curriculum systems; Six faculty training projects; Nine projects for building practical conditions and practice bases. The University-Industry Collaborative Education Program aims to leverage corporate strengths to promote the construction of a high-quality higher education system, improve the quality of higher education, and cultivate urgently needed talent in science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine. It seeks to support the development of a strong manufacturing, quality, and digital nation while meeting the latest industry and technological demands. This initiative will drive the reform of talent cultivation in universities and provide robust support for nurturing high-quality, innovative talent to meet the needs of modern industries.
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Enhancing Efl Students’ Active Learning Through Experiential Learning
Authors:   South East European University, Tetovo,, Syla Rrita
Published: January 2025

The conventional model of school-based language learning and teaching aimed to accentuate the transmission of knowledge regardless of concrete experience. The experiential approach to learning was developed around the 1940s by Kurt Lewin’s research on group dynamics. It draws inspiration from learning approaches that focus on hands-on and real-world experiences. In light of this, it gained popularity in the late 20th century and encompassed the relationship between experience and learning. This study addresses both the benefits and challenges of experiential learning in enhancing EFL students’ active learning. Teachers’ perspectives on experiential learning and students attitudes toward this method are analyzed. Results showed that experiential learning offers more opportunities for active learning, increases student motivation, and provides ways of constructing knowledge through discovery and exploration. Moreover, the findings highlighted several challenges that EFL teachers face. These include students’ diverse learning styles, assessment strategies, and the foreseen curriculum which is not fully designed to match this learning approach. In order to effectively integrate experiential learning in English Language Teaching (ELT), it is recommended that training sessions and workshops be offered for EFL teachers.
Oral Corrective Feedback in the EFL Classroom
Authors:   University of Tetova, Skenderi Lindita , Ejupi Suzana
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to see college students’ perceptions of oral corrective feedback in their EFL class. The number of respondents is 95 students from different study programs at the University of Tetova who attend EFL classes. The 10 Likert-scale questions tend to navigate through their preferences on the CF types, along with their correlation with students’ proficiency levels. Additionally, we aim to see what they perceive in terms of the most positively impacted aspect of language by oral corrective feedback, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar or sentence structure. Furthermore, the paper’s objective is to compare all these data with the emotional response of students after being orally corrected in their EFL class.
Oral Literature and Morality of Learners in Primary Schools: A Review
Authors:   Ibanda University Uganda, Syllevast Baluku , Jerald Kule ,   Benadir University Somalia, Baluku Semei
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of oral literature on the morality of learners in primary schools. The study is inspired by the fact that oral literature is not widely taught in primary schools even when it could have the potential to shape the morals of learners. This could be the reason behind the morality gap among young people in many societies. Therefore, this paper reviews studies on the impact of oral literature on the morality of learners so as to give a deeper insight into the relationship between the two. The study also highlights challenges relating to the neglect of oral literature and the morality of learners. The researchers looked up relevant existing literature using search engines like Semantic Scholar, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and Connected Papers. The evaluation highlighted significant gaps in methodologies, constructs of studies, theories, and scope, hence recommending further empirical studies to fill the gaps. Most importantly, there is a need to study the possibility of entirely integrating oral literature in context-specific teaching situations to reinforce its impact. There is also a need to address how modern societal changes might impact the effectiveness of a traditional method like oral literature. Therefore, there is a need for further research to explore how oral literature should be integrated within modern education. This could help enhance the long-term effects of oral literature and consolidate its role in shaping the morals of learners in different settings. This study contributes to already existing literature and efforts to address moral decadence in learners and the entire society.
Women Midwestern University Presidents Reach One in Three: A Potential Tipping Point for Gender Parity
Authors: Stroble Elizabeth (Beth) J. , Groh Christopher
Published: January 2025

This research focused on women’s leadership in U. S. college and university presidencies. The authors examined publicly available data that reveal trends in women’s leadership in U. S. higher education. By placing the analysis of data in a larger context, the study identifies this moment as a potential tipping point for women university presidents. Specifically, the study targets Midwestern U. S. regional universities with attention to these variables: presidents’ gender in 2020 and 2023, transition patterns in leadership, and relevant distinctions between public and private institutions. The analysis focuses on leadership changes that differ from national trends and the potential tipping point for gender parity. Further, conclusions are drawn for aspiring women presidents and institutions that wish to advance gender inclusion at the presidential level. Finally, the authors recommend areas of further inquiry and research.