bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elevating property management in public housing: A systematic literature review
Authors: Teo Jes She , Mohd Aini Ainoriza , Zyed Zafirah Al Sadat
Published: September 2024

Public housing (PH) focuses on assisting low-income households with housing stability. However, the inefficiency of property management in PH gives rise to a range of challenges in both physical and internal operational management, leading to negative stigmatisation towards tenants living in PH. Various initiatives have been launched to address the inefficiencies of property management. This study categorised and elaborated these initiatives under three main categories: reconceptualisation, externalisation, and managerialisation. There is currently no systematic literature review that provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives aimed at enhancing property management in PH on a global scale, despite the fact that an overwhelming number of initiatives have been proposed in various studies. Therefore, the present systematic literature review was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the existing research and initiatives pertinent to PH property management. This thorough examination will not only inform the current state of property management practices but also provide valuable insights to guide future research endeavours and decision-making processes in this domain. The outcome of this study revealed the positive impact of managerialisation, showcasing its pivotal role in problem identification and as a strategic indicator for proposing solutions aimed at continuous improvement.
Sustainable planning geotechnologies for fish farming expansion in small municipalities: a case study of Pato Bragado/PR-Brazil
Authors: Morsoleto Felipe M.S. , Werneck Pedro R. , Macedo Humberto R. , Pisol Camila Dal , Vanelli Jaqueline , Makrakis Sérgio , Ballester Eduardo L.C. , Feiden Aldi
Published: September 2024

Using geotechnologies has become fundamental for planning the sustainable expansion of agricultural activities, especially fish farming. The objective of this work was to map and carry out the morphological characterization of the hydrographic micro-basins and their physical aspects, such as slope, altimetry, and land use and occupation, and also to quantify and locate the existing excavated ponds in the municipality of Pato Bragado, in Paraná State. Geotechnology tools and images generated by the free software QGIS and Google Earth were used to create maps of the excavated ponds' physical aspects, quantification, classification, and location. The predominant slope in the municipality is gently undulating, and soy plantation uses 42.99% of the municipality's entire area. The mapping located 190 excavated ponds. Depth measurement was not carried out, but rather mapping concerning water depths representing a total area of 47.86 ha of water blade and nine micro-basins within the municipality of Pato Bragado, with only the Arroio Fundo micro-basin covering 47.37% of all existing excavated ponds. The morphometric indicators concluded that the micro-basins present a minimum risk of flooding, which is ideal for use in fish farming. Making the results of this work available to public managers and fish farmers aims to demonstrate the importance of using geotechnologies for sustainable planning to expand aquaculture activities, which, in this case, are focused on fish farming.
Populational differences in freshwater prawn Macrobrachium tenellum Smith (Decapoda: Palaemonidae) from three river basins of Oaxaca, Mexico, determined with microsatellite markers
Authors: Gutiérrez-Méndez Itandehui , Rodríguez-Magadan Héctor , Martínez-Salazar Nathali , García-Guerrero Marcelo , De los Santos-Romero Rodolfo
Published: September 2024

A study determining microsatellite markers was conducted to compare similarities among three different populations of Macrobrachium tenellum prawns from three different hydrological basins in Oaxaca, Mexico. In total, nine different markers in the population were used, of which six coded for the three populations and three did not. Although different, the three populations are closely genetically related, with an average allele richness from 6.845 to 16.754 and a heterozygosity of 0.166 to 0.264. However, the relationship could be much closer, particularly between them. The possible applications and scope of this knowledge are commented on and discussed.
2023 ESC guidelines for management of cardiomyopathies: short review with implications for the clinical practice in Bulgaria
Authors: Koleva N. , Yotov Y. , Dzhinsov K. , Gruev I. , Gospodinova M.
Published: September 2024

The 2023 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies (CM) provide practical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. They emphasize on the need for a systematic clinical evaluation beginning with clinical suspicion of CM and using a multiparametric approach that leads to classification of CM into one of five distinct phenotypes. А cardiomyopathy mindset, together with a multidisciplinary approach are crucial. Further investigations, including advanced imaging and genetic testing, are needed to make a phenotype-based etiological diagnosis. Detection of pathogenic genetic variants allows risk stratification of sudden cardiac death, where new recommendations are available regarding primary prevention. Therapeutic options are expanded with the approval of a new class of drugs for the treatment of symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Specific exercise recommendations are given and reproductive issues in patients with CM are addressed. The lack of reimbursement by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) of genetic testing and the severely limited reimbursement of some imaging methods are a significant problem in Bulgaria, which leads to difficulties in implementing the new guidelines.
Studies on Typhonium (Araceae) of Thailand I: Typhonium vinicolor, a new species from Khon Kaen Province, Northeastern Thailand
Authors: Saensouk Piyaporn , Saensouk Surapon , Hein Khant Zaw , Boonma Thawatphong , Sengthong Anousone , Rakarcha Sarayut
Published: September 2024

Typhonium vinicolor from Khon Kaen Province (Northeastern Thailand), is described and illustrated as a species new to science. Color plates, phenology, distribution, discussion of similar taxa, and conservation status assessment are provided.
Lost & Found - Rediscovery of H. Hauffen’s Carychium material in the Dominik Bilimek Collection, BOKU University, including a contemporary assessment within the genus Zospeum (Gastropoda, Ellobioidea, Carychiinae)
Authors: Lukeneder Petra , Ottner Franz , Harzhauser Mathias , Winkler Viola , Metscher Brian , Ruthensteiner Bernhard , Jochum Adrienne
Published: September 2024

The syntypes of Carychium reticulatum Hauffen, 1856 and Carychium bidentatum Hauffen, 1856, thought to be lost to science, have been rediscovered in a recent inventory of the shell collection of Domink Bilimek (1813–1884) at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria (BOKU). In this work, we present (1) the historical context of the Dominik Bilimek and Heinrich (also: Henrik) Hauffen collections and (2) provide a contemporary image dataset of Hauffen’s original material while considering today’s taxonomic understanding of the genus Zospeum. We clarify the taxonomic status of the syntypes by using light microscopy, Scanning Electron Microcopy (SEM) and 3D X-ray Micro-CT data in conjunction with Hauffen’s original illustrations and compare them to contemporary investigations of their closest congeners. Analysis of Zospeum reticulatum (Hauffen, 1856) is supported by historical documentation from Heinrich Hauffen’s original annotations and Bilimek’s diary entries, as well as from individual collection labels in Hauffen’s own script (verified by archive material from the Archive of the National Museum of Slovenia, NMS). Hauffen’s descriptions are based on apertural morphology and shell microstructure. Our re-investigation of Zospeum reticulatum provides corroborating evidence supporting its assignment to Zospeum spelaeum (Rossmaessler, 1839) while that of Carychium bidentatum corroborates its status as junior synonym of Zospeum costatum (Freyer, 1855).
Performance of the 2022 ACR/EULAR Classification Criteria in Comparison With the European Medicines Agency Algorithm in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis
Authors: Imai Yuki , Ota Yuichiro , Matsumoto Kotaro , Akiyama Mitsuhiro , Suzuki Katsuya , Kaneko Yuko
Published: September 2024

Objective

This study aimed to compare the 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) classification criteria with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) algorithm for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV).

Methods

All consecutive, newly diagnosed patients with AAV according to the 2012 Chapel Hill Consensus Conference who visited Keio University Hospital between March 2012 and May 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were reclassified according to the EMA algorithm and the 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria, and their clinical characteristics were statistically analyzed.

Results

A total of 114 patients with AAV were included in the analyses. Using the EMA algorithm as a reference, reclassification of the patients revealed sensitivity and specificity of the 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria of 100% and 96% for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, 40% and 97% for granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), and 90% and 49% for microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), respectively. Approximately half of patients classified as EMA-GPA or EMA-unclassifiable were reclassified as 2022-MPA; these patients were older, were more disposed to be positive for myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA, and had interstitial lung disease (ILD) more frequently than patients with 2022-GPA or non–2022-MPA. Further, some patients positive for MPO-ANCA with biopsy-proven granulomatous inflammation were also reclassified from EMA-GPA to 2022-MPA. Over the mean observation period of 4.0 years, 16 patients died. Overall survival for each classification group differed significantly from the 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria (P= 0.02), but not with the EMA algorithm (P= 0.21).

Conclusion

Among the patients classified as EMA-GPA or EMA-unclassifiable, older patients with MPO-ANCA and ILD tended to be reclassified as 2022-MPA. The 2022 ACR/EULAR criteria were more useful in prognostic prediction than the EMA algorithm.
Incidence of Psoriatic Arthritis in a Primary Care Psoriasis Population in the United Kingdom
Authors: Rudge Alex , Brown Sarah T. , Ransom Myka , Helliwell Philip S. , Packham Jonathan , Tillett William , Smith Theresa , McHugh Neil J.
Published: September 2024

Objective

To determine the annual incidence of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in a United Kingdom primary care population with preexisting psoriasis (PsO) followed prospectively over 2 years after excluding baseline prevalence of existing disease.

Methods

Total Burden of Psoriasis (TUDOR; ISRCTN registry:ISRCTN38877516) was a multicenter, prospective, 2-arm parallel-group cluster randomized controlled trial of the early identification of PsA by annual rheumatological assessment (termed “Enhanced Surveillance”) vs standard care in people with PsO identified in primary care. Incidence of PsA is reported at 12 months and 24 months using patients from the Enhanced Surveillance arm, which allows for the exclusion of patients with prevalent PsA at baseline.

Results

Fourteen of 511 participants attending a 12-month screen developed PsA over that interval, giving an incidence of 2.74/100 patient-years (PYs; 95% CI 1.32-4.16). Another 7/444 participants attending the 24-month visit developed PsA, giving an incidence of 1.58/100 PYs (95% CI 0.42-2.74). The combined incidence over 2 years was 2.20/100 PYs (95% CI 1.27-3.13).

Conclusion

The estimated annual incidence of PsA over a 2-year period was 2.20/100 PYs, which is in keeping with studies including clinical assessment rather than relying on health records alone. Extended follow-up of the TUDOR cohort with accrual of larger numbers of incident cases will allow risk factors for PsA to be explored in more depth.
Necrotizing Sarcoid Granulomatosis in a Patient With Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: D'Onofrio Bernardo , Lopci Egesta , De Santis Maria , Selmi Carlo
Published: September 2024

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) rarely overlaps with noninfective granulomatous conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pneumoconiosis.1

A 73-year-old White man with anti-Scl70 positive SSc was evaluated for arthralgia, fever, and weight loss.
Mutations de l’enseignement supérieur et internationalisation
Authors: Halimi Suzy
Published: September 2024

Résumé L’UNESCO est un forum mondial qui a compétence pour traiter de tous les aspects de l’éducation. Depuis 2003, la Commission Nationale Française pour l’UNESCO étudie les nouvelles exigences adressées à l’enseignant du Supérieur. Ses conclusions suggèrent l’émergence d’un nouveau genre d’enseignant universitaire adapté à ces demandes. Les recommandations ou lignes directrices de l’UNESCO (concernant la qualité, les bonnes pratiques...) servent de référentiels planétaires choisis librement par les nombreuses nations qui les ratifient.
Mutations de l’enseignement supérieur et internationalisation
Authors: Croché Sarah
Published: September 2024

Résumé Lancé par quatre États en 1998, le processus de Bologne est rapidement devenu un outil mis au service des politiques d’enseignement supérieur de la Commission européenne et de la stratégie de Lisbonne. Alors qu’elle avait été exclue du club très fermé des initiateurs du processus, la Commission est parvenue à prendre progressivement le contrôle du projet de créer un “Espace Européen de l’Enseignement Supérieur”. Cet article s’intéresse aux stratégies développées par la Commission européenne pour se faire accepter dans les groupes de pilotage du processus et pour parvenir à orienter les réformes engagées dans l’enseignement supérieur en Europe et dans les autres régions du monde.
Les valeurs explicites et implicites dans la formation des enseignants
Authors: Bertola Lina
Published: September 2024

Longtemps les hommes ont placé à l’extérieur d’eux-mêmes l’origine de leurs valeurs en utilisant les ressources de leurs capacités cognitives pour les rationaliser, l’approche philosophique de la question des valeurs nous montre que ce sont des hommes qui ont construit les valeurs et que ce sont encore eux qui peuvent les modifier. L’approche philosophique devient donc incontournable pour pouvoir s’approprier un peu plus de pouvoir sur nos actes en acceptant, en particulier dans le champ de la formation, la part de responsabilité que nous avons dans la construction et/ou dans la persistance de nos valeurs.
Interroger le médico-social
Authors: Paynot Julien
Published: September 2024

L’évaluation de la qualité des établissements et services sociaux et médico-sociaux est aujourd’hui au centre d’une nébuleuse d’instruments et d’organismes. Au sein de celle-ci, les outils mis en place par les pouvoirs publics ne sont pas toujours au service de la promotion des meilleures pratiques. A contrario , les démarches de certification peuvent être des outils de valorisation des structures qui vont plus loin que le socle juridique. Si elles peuvent être prises en compte dans les évaluations, leur articulation avec celles-ci est, depuis leur origine, traversée de tensions. Celles-ci traduisent la difficile prise en compte de la parole des usagers et proches aidants dans le dispositif d’évaluation. Pour expliquer ce problème, cet article revient sur le dispositif de certification Handéo avant de revenir sur les démarches développées par l’Anesm, puis la HAS.
Jurisprudences du secteur social et médico-social
Authors: Gascon Alice
Published: September 2024

Étude n˚ 33 : La responsabilité pénale de la structure Les structures médico-sociales exploitées par des personnes morales sont susceptibles d’assumer une responsabilité pénale dans les conditions prévues par l’article 121-2 du Code pénal. Néanmoins, toutes ne sont pas punissables, le législateur ayant fait le choix d’exclure certaines personnes morales de droit public du champ de la répression. Par ailleurs, le texte suppose d’identifier une infraction commise, pour son compte, par les organes ou représentants de la personne morale. Notons que sur ce point, il est aujourd’hui possible d’observer une tendance à l’assouplissement de l’interprétation de cette dernière condition. Enfin, il convient de souligner que la responsabilité pénale des structures médico-sociales n’est pas exclusive de celle des personnes physiques agissant ès qualité de dirigeants. Quant aux peines encourues par les structures médico-sociales, celles-ci prennent principalement la forme d’une peine d’amende et de peines privatives ou restrictives de droit. D’un point de vue procédural, la structure médico-sociale est, sauf exceptions, représentée devant les juridictions pénales par son représentant légal.
La mort en questions
Authors: Lecompte Pierre
Published: September 2024

Cependant, la mort à l’hôpital, bien qu’elle soit devenue la manière la plus fréquente de décéder, est rarement le fait d’un choix et, malgré le développement des soins palliatifs, elle constitue toujours un phénomène qui déstabilise les soignants comme les proches de l’agonisant. Restons encore dans le champ religieux, mais suivons des voies plus exotiques, avec la façon bouddhiste de considérer la mort et la difficulté, pour qui pratique ici cette religion, de décéder à l’hôpital dans des conditions conforme à l’esprit du bouddhisme, qui tend pourtant à se développer en Europe occidentale. C’est Pierre Lecompte qui signe cette contribution. Il est praticien de médecine traditionnelle chinoise et formateur au chu d’Angers depuis 1983. Ses activités de soignant l’ont amené, à travers la pratique et l’enseignement, à suivre l’évolution des soins, notamment en ce qui concerne les mourants. Par ailleurs, ses connaissances et sa pratique du bouddhisme lui ont permis de faire des liens entre les besoins des mourants et de leurs proches, et les propositions ou les lacunes des centres hospitaliers. De même que la crémation s’est rapidement imposée dans le paysage funéraire, les soins palliatifs s’adapteront sans doute à l’accompagnement à domicile, en fonction de la culture et de la spiritualité des familles. Encore faudra-t-il y former les soignants. Est-ce une priorité pour eux, surtout concernant les bouddhistes ?
La mort en questions
Authors: Randrian Aimé
Published: September 2024

Ainsi, le bouddhiste craint-il moins sa propre mort que la manière dont elle survient. On retrouve cette attitude, sur le fond davantage que sur la forme, avec la pratique du Famadihana, que l’on rencontre à Madagascar. Dernier auteur de cette publication à confronter la mort au religieux, Aimé Randrian vient ici faire un parallèle entre cette pratique funéraire malgache du retournement des morts avec certains aspects de la pensée de Levinas. Il traitera plus particulièrement son sujet sous l’angle de l’altérité. Docteur en philosophie Aimé Randrian est professeur de philosophie de l’éducation au Centre universitaire catholique de Bourgogne. Auteur de plusieurs articles parus dans la revue Philomèle il a également publié dans le cadre d’ouvrages collectifs de recherches menées dans le cadre du cucdb 1 . Il prépare actuellement la publication de sa thèse : Levinas et l’ordre de la responsabilité. Il intervient aussi très souvent dans des institutions de formation continue, sur des thèmes sollicitant un éclairage philosophique, tels que « Philosophie et travail social » ou encore « Expérience et formation ».
Le Déméter 2019
Authors: Willequet Francis
Published: September 2024

L’urbanisation, phénomène qui s’incarne de façon différente et trouve des intensités variables selon les régions du monde, demeurera, de manière globale, structurante des économies et des transformations dans un futur proche. Vivre en ville génère de nouveaux besoins et de multiples changements notamment en matière alimentaires et agricoles. Ce chapitre revient sur le défi de la sécurité alimentaire face à l’urbanisation et les réponses logistiques (transport, stockage, distribution etc.) mises en œuvre dans différents territoires. Il explore également deux thématiques, à savoir le déclassement des campagnes en Europe au profit des villes, de plus en plus puissantes au niveau international, et le défi majeur du siècle à venir : nourrir les bidonvilles.
Le Déméter 2019
Authors: Guibert Martine , López Galvis Andrés Felipe , Rodríguez Muñoz Flavio Bladimir
Published: September 2024

En Colombie, l’accord de paix signé le 12 novembre 2016 symbolise la volonté de mettre fin à plus de cinq décennies d’affrontements entre l’État, son armée et des paramilitaires, d’un côté, et différents groupes, de l’autre (guérillas, acteurs du narcotrafic, etc.). L’amélioration des conditions de vie dans les espaces ruraux, la révision de la répartition inégale des terres et le développement agricole figurent, de fait, au cœur du processus de paix. Cependant, le dispositif demeure fragile, et suppose la prise en compte de la gouvernance locale instaurée en milieu rural pendant le conflit pour compenser l’absence de l’État.
Espaces disputés en Afrique noire
Authors: Felli Do
Published: September 2024

Selon l’auteur, le passage de l’état de terre agricole à l’état de terre urbaine constructible ne doit pas conduire à concevoir le droit d’usage du système collectif comme un droit de propriété. Cette confusion, trop souvent faite, est à l’origine de la plupart des conflits fonciers. A partir du rappel des procédures d’appropriation originelle et des techniques traditionnelles de transmission de droits d’usage (concession aux étrangers, mariages, donations), l’auteur souligne l’importance de la terre comme valeur à conserver à tout prix. Avec l’introduction du droit moderne, on voit apparaître une situation caricaturale : l’appropriation individuelle d’une (pseudo) propriété collective à partir d’arguments du droit moderne. Ce mécanisme suppose la transformation du droit d’usage en droit de propriété et la confiscation par les représentants des collectivités des droits communautaires au titre de leur mandat. Il permet enfin l’usurpation des terres collectives, par le biais des travaux de lotissement et au bénéfice des géomètres. Ces pratiques foncières dérogeant tant au droit traditionnel qu’au droit moderne ont permis l’extension anarchique de la ville de Lomé mais ont laissé derrière elles un cortège de conflits difficiles à résoudre.
Espaces disputés en Afrique noire
Authors: Piermay Jean-Luc
Published: September 2024

L’article tente de montrer le lien entre les matrices, ou modes de penser l’espace, et les pratiques foncières. L’étape intermédiaire des stratégies foncières des différents groupes intervenants semble nécessaire, et elle-même peut être subdivisée. Le niveau général n’induit pas automatiquement le niveau particulier : les conditions locales, c’est-à-dire la nature des groupes en présence et les rapports de forces entre ceux-ci, jouent un rôle essentiel. La confrontation de logiques différentes ne peut être résolue que de manière politique. Les médiateurs (géomètres, hommes politiques) ont la responsabilité de ces adaptations, mais peuvent aussi utiliser la complexité pour affermir leurs propres pouvoirs, en créant la confusion. L’efficacité des stratégies nécessite le contrôle de l’espace, contrôle qui reste incomplet, mais que seul l’État peut assurer à terme, s’il le veut.
Espaces disputés en Afrique noire
Authors: Kintz Danièle
Published: September 2024

Après avoir constaté la diminution de l’intérêt des chercheurs du Réseau pour les questions rurales « traditionnelles », l’auteur en analyse les causes scientifiques qui résident aussi bien dans les difficultés terminologiques que dans la nature même de l’objet d’étude. Dans une deuxième partie, elle présente les modes d’approche du « rural traditionnel » qui ont été ceux des différents participants au colloque de Saint-Riquier. Enfin, dans la dernière partie de son article, elle plaide pour la réhabilitation du rural « traditionnel » au sein des travaux futurs du Réseau. L’ensemble de l’argumentation est sous-tendue par l’idée que le concept de « traditionnel » reste productif malgré ses approximations et que l’objet d’étude reste vaste et doit continuer à être exploré.
L’ingénieur pédagogique dans le supérieur
Authors: Mocquet Bertrand , Perlot Olivier
Published: September 2024

Les universités et établissements français disposent de leur propre stratégie pour leur numérique universitaire, qui s’appuie sur les acteurs (membres et usagers) de l’organisation. Cet article propose de porter notre attention sur la perception par des vice-présidents numériques d’universités des rôles d’un des membres, l’ingénieure pédagogique, considéré ici comme une fonction, dans une dynamique de continuum de la stratégie du numérique universitaire. Nous tenterons de démontrer que cet acteur possède une place privilégiée au sein de la structure, à la croisée de la technologie et de la pédagogie, mais aussi en articulation entre les politiques d’établissements et leur mise en place, parfois confrontés à la difficulté exprimée par les enseignantes et enseignantes/chercheurses.
Reservoir geophysical monitoring supported by artificial general intelligence and Q-Learning for oil production optimization
Authors: Dell'Aversana Paolo
Published: September 2024

Artificial general intelligence (AGI), or strong AI, aims to replicate human-like cognitive abilities across diverse tasks and domains, demonstrating adaptability and learning like human intelligence. In contrast, weak AI refers to systems designed for specific tasks, lacking the broad cognitive flexibility of AGI. This paper introduces a novel approach to optimize oil production by integrating fundamental principles of AGI with geophysical data inversion and continuous monitoring techniques. Specifically, the study explored how AGI-inspired algorithms, combined with established reinforcement learning (RL) techniques, can enhance borehole electric/electromagnetic monitoring and reservoir fluid mapping technology. This integration aims to mitigate the risk of unwanted water invasion in production wells while optimizing oil extraction. The proposed methodology leverages real-time geophysical data analysis and automated regulation of oil production. The paper begins by outlining the key features of AGI and RL, and then discusses their application in electric/electromagnetic monitoring to define optimal production policies. The effectiveness of this approach was verified through synthetic tests, showing significant improvements in production efficiency, resource recovery, and environmental impact reduction.
O museu do imigrante italiano Eduardo Marcuzzo como espaço da memória
Authors: Cruz Jorge Vinicius Quevedo da
Published: September 2024

O papel dos museus como espaço da memória tem fortalecido a identidade cultural dos grupos. Nisso, damos destaque a criação do Museu do Imigrante Italiano Eduardo Marcuzzo, localizado em Vale Vêneto, comunidade da Quarta Colônia de Imigração Italiana do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. A criação desse museu contribui para reforçar e atualizar os laços identitários entre os descentes de imigrantes italianos. O museu, aqui é compreendido, como um lugar onde se constroem memórias, através de lembranças deixadas por objetos e pelas histórias de pessoas
Leaf micromorphology and anatomical traits of leaves as potential taxonomic markers for infrageneric classification of Cinnamomum (Lauraceae)
Authors: Abeysinghe Pushpa Damayanthi
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to examine the leaf anatomy of the eight species of Cinnamomum (family Lauraceae) that occur in Sri Lanka to evaluate its potential utility in taxonomic delimitation. Leaf surface micromorphology and internal anatomy were studied using standard light and scanning electron microscopy. Infrageneric and interspecific variation in micromorphology of cuticular materials was observed in both abaxial and adaxial surfaces. Both abaxial and adaxial surfaces had undulating, thick cuticles with different patterns of wax deposition. Leaves were hypostomatic with no special arrangement for epidermal pavement cells. Simple, unicellular, unbranched, solitary and non-glandular trichomes were observed in different species on both surfaces of the leaves. Both adaxial and abaxial surfaces in C. dubium and C. capparu-coronde were densely covered with simple, unicellular/ falcate, long and thin trichomes. Transverse sections (TS) of the leaves were different in shape (symmetrical, asymmetrical, irregular, saucer). The midrib contained one open arch central vascular bundle that was different in shape (oval, elongated, irregular, ‘V’shaped, partially dissected into 2 or 3 segments) in different species. The number of collateral vessels was dissimilar between the species and varied in number (±10 - ±17). Isolated or aggregated crystals were observed in different parts of the leaf and oval-to-round schizogenous secretory cells were present in C. capparu-coronde, C. citriodorum and C. dubium. Leaf cuticular features together with the presence/absence of secretory cavities, trichome shape and density, midrib cross-section outline and shape of vascular bundles are taxonomically informative characteristics that can be used to differentiate the eight species of Cinnamomum that occur in Sri Lanka.
Excessive Social Networking Sites Usage and Online Compulsive Game Buying: The Mediating Role of Consumer Materialism (With Special Reference to Undergraduates in Sri Lanka)
Authors: Saleeth S. S. , Wijesundara T. R.
Published: September 2024

Consumer compulsive buying is an important area of attention in Consumer Behaviour research. The study was designed to determine the predictors of online compulsive game buying apart from existing studies as an extension of knowledge and the context. Furthermore, this study also gathered insights from social comparison theory and empty self-theory. An online survey was conducted and gathered data from 165 undergraduates in Sri Lanka using convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS and SPSS software and the findings represented that, there exists a positive relationship among the variables and there is a full mediation effect of consumer materialism which goes in line with the previous literature in certain aspects. Furthermore, the implications of this study presented would be beneficial for marketers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of consumer behavior.
Exploring the Diffusion of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Apparel Supply Chains of Sri Lanka
Authors: Sachin K. , Bandara A. M. A. S. M.
Published: September 2024

Industry 4.0 have become a hype among the manufacturing industries across the globe. Recent developments require significant capital investments, but these technologies are yet to be established in developing countries such as Sri Lanka, especially the labour-intensive industries such as the apparel industry. This study has investigated the extent to which Industry 4.0 has diffused into the Sri Lankan apparel industry and examined whether Industry 4.0 adoption affects the organizational and supply chain performance of apparel firms in Sri Lanka. The study follows a qualitative approach to identify the technologies adopted and their effect on organizational and supply chain performance. Data were collected from eight respondents from four major apparel firms. Content analysis was performed to identify the extent to which the technologies are adopted and their effect on organisation and supply chain performance. Content analysis reveals that Augmented and Virtual Reality, Big Data and Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics are adopted by apparel firms in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. However, the adoption of Cyber Security is at a lower level. Study findings also highlight the key benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies that drive the adoption of Industry 4.0 and the barriers the apparel firms face in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies face. Further, these technologies improve organisational performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness. These technologies also improve the overall supply chain performance. Findings show that Industry 4.0 improves Supply Chain Performance through quality, efficiency, responsiveness, effectiveness, and flexibility. The study contributes to Industry 4.0 literature by highlighting the diffusion and effect of Industry 4.0 in the Sri Lankan apparel industry by providing empirical support for the impact on organisational and supply chain performance. The study offers managers insights into the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Checklist and distribution of the groundwater crustacean fauna from Sicily, Italy
Authors: Pendino Vanessa , Vecchioni Luca , Stoch Fabio , Marrone Federico
Published: September 2024

Owing to the “Racovitzan impediment”, the groundwater fauna of most biogeographical regions is currently inadequately known, thus hampering our understanding of subterranean biodiversity and its protection. Based on an extensive bibliographical review accompanied by fieldwork to localize occurrence sites, a checklist of crustacean taxa reported to date from Sicilian groundwater is provided, and their distribution is described. Among the 63 taxa recorded to date, 43 belong to the class Copepoda (orders Cyclopoida and Harpacticoida), 15 to the class Malacostraca (orders Amphipoda, Bathynellacea, Isopoda, and Thermosbaenacea), and 5 to the class Ostracoda (order Podocopida). Conversely, to date, no representatives of the copepod order Calanoida nor species of the class Branchiopoda have been recorded from groundwater habitats on the island. Several taxa require accurate taxonomic revision or are yet to be formally described and are thus at present left in open nomenclature. Finally, the date of publication of several copepod and amphipod taxa is amended. A high incidence of stygobites (i.e., obligate groundwater dwellers) has been observed in malacostracans, whereas nearly half of the recorded copepods were non-stygobites. This pattern is mirrored by the incidence of endemic species, which is higher in malacostracans than in copepods. The only non-stygobitic crustacean species endemic to Sicily observed in the frame of present review is the asellid isopod Proasellus montalentii. The paucity of information currently available on the Sicilian groundwater ostracods prevents us from drawing conclusions regarding this crustacean group. The origin and composition of Sicilian groundwater crustacean fauna can be explained by considering three major faunal assemblages: the presence of ancient paleoendemic taxa, likely of Miocene origin, the colonization of the groundwater of the island during late Pliocene and Pleistocene land connections with peninsular Italy, and the direct colonization of these environments from the sea; no species of African origin have been discovered to date. Based on currently available data, the groundwater of southeastern Sicily hosts the highest species richness and some of the most biogeographically interesting taxa. Unfortunately, a progressive lowering and salinization of the local aquifers possibly due to climate change and its overexploitation threats this fauna, and several taxa are disappearing even before their discovery and description.
The Rise of Individual Personhood in Early Medieval China
Authors: Sernelj Téa
Published: September 2024

The term “Early Medieval China” usually refers to the Wei Jin period, also known as the Wei Jin Southern and Northern dynasties (Wei Jin Nanbei chao 魏晉南北朝). This era was characterized by extreme sociopolitical circumstances, marked by constant instability, upheavals, wars, corruption, intrigues, external invasions and the exhaustion of the population. These conditions led to significant and unprecedented social and intellectual transformations that profoundly impacted Chinese culture, especially in the fields of philosophy and art. This article explores the cultural and philosophical ideas of the period that contributed to the rise of individual personhood, which emerged as a response to the suppressive and authoritarian Han Confucianism, which was heavily influenced by Legalist doctrines. Neo-Daoism, the most important stream of thought that arose from the political turmoil of the period, provided intellectuals with a refuge during these traumatic times, allowing them to explore new ways of philosophizing and experiencing an aesthetic way of living. The article examines the philosophical inquiries of the School of Profound Learning (Xuanxue 玄學) and Pure Conversations (Qingtan 清談) movement, which gave rise to self-awareness and fostered new perspectives on individual personhood.
Jia Yi’s 賈誼 Research on the Theory of the Sages
Authors: Lee Oh-Ryun
Published: September 2024

Jia Yi was a Confucian scholar active during the early Han dynasty, whose philosophy appears in compressed form in his investigation of the concept of shengren. He exhibits the qualities of Confucianism in his analysis of the fall of the Qin dynasty while also clearly showing the political ideals that he was pursuing in his essay on the sages. First, Jia Yi considers people able to learn the Dao and make appropriate use of it to be sages, and believes that the sages’ outstanding abilities were rooted in their study of the Dao. In his discussion of the sages Jia Yi inherits the view of previous Confucian scholars, while also deepening it from an original perspective. In addition, he argues that the sages are able to achieve minbenzhuyi and keep the people are the centre of their attention, not contradicting the people’s sentiment.
Temporal Shoreline Changes From 1984 to 2022 Along Beymelek Beach and Beymelek Lagoon, Antalya, Türkiye
Authors: Kılar Hatice , Aydın Olgu
Published: September 2024

Coastal zones are important transition zones between land and sea, and the shoreline is subject to dynamic change on both spatial and temporal scales. Accurate measurement and modelling of the shoreline is therefore essential for coastal sustainability and coastal zone management. In this study, the shoreline change of Beymelek Beach and Beymelek Lagoon was analyzed over both short and long periods by using End Point Rate (EPR), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM) and Linear Regression Rate (LRR) statistics from the Digital Shoreline Analyses System (DSAS) tool. The long-term shoreline statistics of the Beymelek Beach indicates that the maximum shoreline accretion was 128.4 m for NSM and 4.3 m/yr for EPR, while the maximum shoreline erosion was -62.6 m for NSM, and -1.8 m/yr for LRR in 1984 and 2022. The maximum shoreline erosion rate of Beymelek Lagoon was -148.5 m for NSM and the maximum shoreline accretion was 5.3 m for NSM between 1984 and 2022. As a result, Beymelek Beach and Beymelek Lagoon have experienced significant shoreline changes over both short and long time periods. Therefore, determining the shoreline change in the study area is crucial for making efficient decisions about the coastal zone and contributing to its sustainability.
Findings of Abdominal Computed Tomography In COVID-19 Patients with Abnormal Abdominal Symptoms In Siriraj Hospital
Authors: Punyavik Thanawat , Na Songkhla Nithida , Muangsomboon Kobkun
Published: September 2024

Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Chest imaging findings of COVID-19 disease have been widely published. Only a few studies of abdominal imaging findings have been documented. The majority of these studies demonstrate thrombotic events associated with COVID-19. Previous studies were mainly conducted in the USA, Europe and China which limited the applicability in Southeast Asia (SEA) including Thailand.
Objective: To provide a summary of various abdominal imaging findings of COVID-19 patients admitted to xxx Hospital with findings associated with clinical outcomes.
Materials and Methods:  All CT abdominal imaging of adult patients who tested positive for COVID-19 performed from January 1st, 2020 to August 31st, 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. We collected clinical data, abdominal signs and symptoms, laboratory data and various CT findings, for example; bowel-wall thickening, bowel ischemia, fluid-filled colon and bleeding manifestations. The clinical outcomes were gathered as death confirmation, invasive mechanical ventilation, days of invasive mechanical ventilation and days of hospitalization.
Results: A large number of patients who had stage 3-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), abdominal distension, abnormal bowel findings and longer days of hospitalization were significantly observed in a group with worse clinical outcomes. Abnormal intestinal imaging findings were related to a higher risk of worse outcomes, invasive mechanical ventilation, death and days of hospitalization without statistical significance.
Conclusion: Abdominal CT scans performed on COVID-19 patients frequently revealed abnormal bowel findings, which were strongly associated with poor clinical outcomes. Radiologists need to be concerned about abnormal bowel findings and point them out to clinicians and surgeons.
An in Depth Analysis on The Use of Cryptography and Security Systems To Prevent Cyber Crimes
Authors: Gupta Abhishek
Published: September 2024

The extent of cybercrime has grown exponentially with the development of technology. As the world has globalized, cybercrimes have increased especially in those countries, which have lax security systems. The only way out is to invest in cybercrime prevention technology by all stakeholders namely the government, companies, and individuals. The availability of bitcoins and Ethereum has made it easy for criminal proceeds to be collected and used for nefarious activities.
The Role of Moderators in Transitioning From GenAI Chatbot Customer Experience To Customer Satisfaction in Digital Marketing
Authors: L E Vannam , PHUNG Tien Hai
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the role of moderators in transitioning from Generative AI (GenAI) chatbot customer experience to customer satisfaction in digital marketing. As digital marketing continues to grow with technological advancements, GenAI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini have become essential tools for enhancing customer engagement and providing personalized experiences. Despite extensive research on the technical aspects of chatbots, there is limited understanding of how perceived personalization, relevance, and usefulness of GenAI chatbots impact customer satisfaction significantly when moderated by variables like familiarity with technology and organization type. A conceptual model is developed, and data is collected through a survey of 346 consumers who interact with GenAI chatbots. The data is analyzed using moderated regression analysis to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings of this study will enhance the understanding of factors influencing customer experience and provide practical insights for businesses aiming to improve customer satisfaction through effective GenAI chatbot integration. This research contributes to the existing literature on digital marketing and offers actionable recommendations for customizing GenAI chatbots to meet the needs of different organizational types.
Effects of Being Nurtured in A Mentally Abusive Environment
Authors: Mandoth Raina
Published: September 2024

The abstract of the paper consists of the summary of objectives, methods, conclusion, and implications. Childhood mental abuse is summarized here. Its implications for health, social interactions and coping mechanisms in adulthood are discussed. By applying secondary data analysis of empirical studies and scholarly literature, the study clarifies, the long lasting effects of peer mental abuse on survivors` attitudes towards people, socializing and independence. Data give evidence that the first steps, trauma-focused care and systemic changes are needed for providing an environment where a child would feel safe and secure. A way to improve this study in the future is through the use of longitudinal studies, cross-cultural investigations and creative intervention approaches. Stakeholders can generate positive outcomes in this case by building such environments that promote the process of healing and resilience among survivors of childhood mental abuse by using research findings in practice.
Disclosure Experiences of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Authors: R. Magbanua Roda , B. Saban Marylou , Q. Guitche Melona
Published: September 2024

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a pervasive global issue with long-lasting consequences. Over the decades, the impact of sexual abuse on mental health has garnered significant attention, prompting research for practical applications in counseling. Counseling for sexually abused children is crucial to address trauma and promote healing. This study explores the lived experiences of child sexual abuse survivors in the Philippines, focusing on the context of disclosure. Using a phenomenological research design, the study engaged four female participants from a public secondary school, identified by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO). Data were collected through in-depth, face-to-face interviews and audio recordings, guided by a semi-structured interview format. Applying Lichtman’s 3Cs method for data analysis, four major themes emerged: negative emotional responses, recurrence of trauma memories, coping mechanisms, and access to support systems. The findings reveal the profound emotional scars and recurring trauma memories experienced by participants while demonstrating resilience and hope through various coping mechanisms. The study emphasizes the potential for healing within a supportive network, despite survivors' ongoing challenges with mental health and well-being. The availability of a strong support system is a critical factor in their recovery process. The research calls for a societal shift to prioritize the protection and wellbeing of sexually abused children and recognizing their inherent dignity and worth. Furthermore, it recommends strengthening the support systems for survivors, and the schoolbased mental health services specifically counseling and referral and launching public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.
An Analysis of the Significance, Social Relevance and Importance of “Sultana’s Dream” by Begum Rokeya; Then and Now
Authors: Aggarwal Aditi
Published: September 2024

This analytical paper studies the impact of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's short narrative Sultana's Dream on traditional gender roles and stereotypes. Born into a traditional Bengali Muslim family, Begum Rokeya shed cultural expectations by advocating for women's education and literacy. Sultana’s Dream, a pioneering feminist science fiction work, satirises patriarchal society by imagining a utopian future with gender roles reversed. Through a critical evaluation of Sultana's Dream, this paper exhibits Rokeya's revolutionary views on gender equality, education, and intellectual empowerment, contrasting her work with contemporary feminist works such as Barbie (2023). The essay emphasises Rokeya's constant struggle for women's liberation and its continued relevance in today’s evolving world.