bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of cutting tool geometry on material removal of a gradient nanograined CoCrNi medium entropy alloy
Authors: Lu Yu-Sheng , Hung Yu-Xuan , Bui Thi-Xuyen , Fang Te-Hua
Published: July 2024

CoCrNi medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) have attracted extensive attention and research because of their superior mechanical properties, such as higher ductility, strength, and toughness. This study uses molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the cutting behavior of a gradient nanograined (GNG) CoCrNi MEA. Moreover, it explores the influence of relative tool sharpness and rake angle on the cutting process. The results show that an increase in the average grain size of the GNG samples leads to a decrease in the average resultant cutting force, as predicted by the Hall–Petch relationship. The deformation behavior shows that grain boundaries are crucial in inhibiting the propagation of strain and stress. As the average grain size of the GNG sample increases, the range of shear strain distribution and average von Mises stress decreases. Moreover, the cutting chips become thinner and longer. The subsurface damage is limited to a shallow layer at the surface. Since thermal energy is generated in the high grain boundary density, the temperature of the contact zone between the substrate and the cutting tool increases as the GNG size decreases. The cutting chips removed from the GNG CoCrNi MEA substrates will transform into a mixed structure of face-centered cubic and hexagonally close-packed phases. The sliding and twisting of grain boundaries and the merging of grains are essential mechanisms for polycrystalline deformation. Regarding the cutting parameters, the average resultant force, the material accumulation, and the chip volume increase significantly with the increase in cutting depth. In contrast to sharp tools, which mainly use shear deformation, blunt tools remove material by plowing, and the cutting force increases with the increase in cutting-edge radius and negative rake angle.
IT IS NOT JUST A SONG FOR CHILDREN
Authors: Martina Mulyani
Published: July 2024

A Song is a good medium for children to learn about culture. Through songs, songwriters can convey their native culture, which they regard as valuable for future generations to inherit. There are several songs for children in Indonesia written by talented songwriters that portray the distinctive qualities of Indonesia’s culture. For the listeners to recognize the Indonesian virtues implied in the songs while simultaneously enjoying the songs, the songwriters demonstrated some strategies that allowed them to convey the intended culture. This study attempted to determine how songwriters managed to pass culture through songs and what culture they tried to convey. A semiotic analysis, including textual analysis, thematic progression, and sign analysis, was conducted on five popular songs for children from four well-known songwriters in Indonesia. The results showed that the songwriters utilized the material process to help the children visualize the content of the songs and used existential phrases and a variety of marked themes, including conditions, adjuncts, and dependent themes, to convey many key points in a single sentence. In addition, the songwriters also employed a combination of multiple thematic progressions to develop the subject, zigzag thematic development to maintain the text's logical relation, and reiterative thematic progression to emphasize the theme of the text. The findings are valuable as references, especially for those who wish to write music for young listeners
Ambientes de Aprendizaje y su Incidencia en el Rendimiento Académico
Authors: Hernández Sierra Mercelena , Rubiano Sierra Elkin Yecid , Ramírez López Guillermo
Published: July 2024

Este articulo tiene como propósito reflexionar acerca de la incidencia de los ambientes de aprendizaje sobre el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Discusión: Se inicia con la resignificación de ambientes de aprendizaje y rendimiento académico, reconociendo el impacto de estos en el desempeño escolar desde la mirada de la labor docente. Posteriormente, se reflexiona sobre la triangulación de estos conceptos y la relevancia en el entorno educativo, identificando diferentes factores que influye de manera puntual en la aprehensión de los saberes. Conclusión: La sociedad evoluciona día a día, por lo tanto, la educación y la escuela se deben transformar para responder a las expectativas que generan estos cambios, en este contexto, los ambientes de aprendizaje para asumir estas exigencias deben proporcionar a los estudiantes, a los docentes y a las instituciones educativas, las condiciones necesarias que permitan a los educandos mejorar su rendimiento académico, a su vez adquirir las habilidades y competencias que convierta el conocimiento en un aprendizaje significativo.
Association between glycemic control and autonomic dysfunction: A cross-sectional study in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Simon Jibin ,   Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Srinivasa Guptha L.R. , Jagadeesan M. , Bose Sharan ,   Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,   Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,   Department of General Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: July 2024

Background. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) stands as one of the initial indications of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in diabetic individuals. Our objective is to assess the prevalence of OH across different degrees of diabetes. Materials and methods. This study is a cross-sectional investigation conducted at a tertiary care center. After obtaining ethical committee clearance and informed consent, 150 individuals aged above 50 years were recruited for this study. 50 of them had normal HbA1c levels, 50 with HbA1c levels between 7-8 and another 50 individuals with more than 8 HbA1c values. Results. The duration of diabetes exhibited a strong correlation with HbA1c levels, which was statistically significant (p=0.000). The systolic BP difference in normal, HbA1c 7-8 and HbA1c levels more than 8 were 6.34±1.95, 15.70±8.37 and 17.04±7.74 respectively. The diastolic BP difference in normal, HbA1c 7-8 and HbA1c levels more than 8 were 4.00±1.42, 7.72±5.26 and 12.22±7.77. These results were found to be statistically significant (p=0.000). Conclusion. OH serves as an ominous sign in diabetic patients, indicating a poor prognosis. Individuals with OH are at a heightened risk of falls, which in turn, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize the early detection of autonomic neuropathy, particularly in diabetic patients.
Analysis of Ict Learning In Increasing The Intellectual Intelligence of Students In MTSN 4 Aceh Utara
Authors: Viviani Nora , Almuhajir Almuhajir , Hasibuan Zainuddin
Published: July 2024

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education aims to provide knowledge and skills to learners in order for them to stay updated on technical advancements that are constantly changing. ICT learning at MTsN 4 Aceh Utara requires a variety of strategies and methods that emphasize the development of thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills to enhance the intellectual intelligence of learners. The research is qualitative and uses methods of comparative analysis, involving students directly in the learning analysis of ICT. The results of the research show that intellectual intelligence has a positive influence in developing critical thinking, creativity, and analytical ability of students in MTsN 4 Aceh Utara. Average percentage results showed 73.3% for the learning material aspects of ICT, 70% for learning methods aspects, and 73,3% for learning evaluation aspects. These findings contributed to the overall improvement of learning quality in MTsN 4 Aceh Utara.
Urban Livability and Vertical Inclusion: Exploring Mixed-Use Development Strategies in Khulna, Bangladesh
Authors: Al Noman Abdullah , Al-Tanbin Sk. Hassan , Hossain Md. Toukir
Published: July 2024

As urban populations expand and future needs evolve amidst limited land availability, rethinking traditional planning and construction approaches becomes imperative. Architect Frank Schlesinger advocates for urban environments that embrace mixed- use complexes, conceptualizing urban land as dynamic, three-dimensional blocks accommodating diverse functions above, at, and below ground levels. Shopping facilities, pivotal in urban landscapes, reflect regional and temporal variations in consumer behavior. Integrating public and private amenities is essential for cultivating a thriving urban ecosystem. However, rigid block structures in current city master plan to constrain diversity and livability, are exacerbated by inadequate setbacks that challenge urban identity. In Khulna, bustling daytime cores contrast with deserted evenings and holidays, reflecting segregated land uses that hinder societal inclusivity. Despite demand, office and commercial spaces often remain vacant. This study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative methods such as interviews and observational studies. It aims to address critical local issues including land scarcity, traffic management, vertical development challenges, and the provision of sophisticated services to enhance urban comfort. By exploring innovative configurations of civic facilities, both horizontally and vertically, the study seeks to demonstrate how integrating functions can create cohesive and vibrant urban environments. Ultimately, the adoption of vertically integrated spaces holds promise for fostering inclusivity and sustainability in Khulna’s urban fabric.
Accountability Leadership in South African Police Service
Authors: Motsamai Modise John , Masogo Philly
Published: July 2024

This study looks at how accountability leadership might help the South African Police Service (SAPS) become more effective and win back the public's trust. Principal Subjects: frameworks for accountability leadership theory (such as procedural justice theory and social learning theory). A growing body of research has examined several leadership philosophies, such as ethical and authentic leadership, to promote accountability. The SAPS faces several challenges in adopting accountable leadership, including resource restrictions, community participation, and leadership commitment. SAPS accountability mechanisms now in place (CPFs, IPIDs). Suggestions for enhancing accountability leadership methods (community involvement, openness, and training). gaps in the body of knowledge now available and potential future study areas. Principal arguments the SAPS has a promising structure in accountability leadership to address challenges of public trust and improve police performance. Implementing accountable leadership can be guided by combining theoretical frameworks with useful tactics. There are significant obstacles to overcome, but doing so with effective leadership, education, and community involvement can pay off. Methodological approach this study uses a literature review methodology, examining previous academic publications on police reform, accountable leadership, and the South African environment. Significance of this study intends to contribute to a more moral, efficient, and reliable SAPS by promoting accountability leadership. This may result in increased community policing, enhanced public safety, and a more respectable legal system in South Africa. Audience a wide range of people interested in police reform and enhancing public safety in South Africa are the intended audience for this study, including legislators, police leadership, academics, community organizations, and the general public.
Sampling data of macro-invertebrates collected in grasslands under restoration succession in a lowland stream-valley system
Authors: Gerrits Gijs , Hemerik Lia
Published: July 2024

Publication of data from past field studies on invertebrate populations is of high importance, as there is much added value for them to be used as baselines to study spatiotemporal population and community dynamics in these groups. Therefore, a dataset consisting of occurrence data on epigaeic invertebrates collected in 1996 was standardised into the Darwin core format and cross-checked in order to make it publicly available following FAIR data principles. With publication, it can contribute to the biodiversity assessment of terrestrial invertebrates, thereby improving the availability and accessibility of much-needed historical datasets on macro-invertebrates.

Here, we present sampling event data on invertebrates from four grasslands taken out of agricultural production over the span of several decades, effectively displaying a chronosequence on the effects of agricultural extensification. The data were collected by means of a standardised sampling design using pyramid traps, pitfall traps and soil samples.

The raw data presented in this data paper have not been published before. They consist of 20,000+ records of nearly 70,000 specimens from 121 taxonomic groups. The data were collected using a standardised field study set-up and specimens were identified by taxonomic specialists. Most groups were identified up to family level, with eight groups identified up to species level. The occurrence data are complemented by information on plant composition, meteorological data and soil physical characteristics. The dataset has been registered in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): http://doi.org/10.15468/7n499e
Editorial
Authors: Gütl Christian
Published: July 2024

Dear Readers,

It gives me great pleasure to announce the seventh regular issue of 2024. In this issue, 5 papers by 12 authors from 6 countries - Brazil, Ecuador, Germany, Iraq, Spain, Turkey - cover various topical aspects of computer science. In a continuous effort to further strengthen our journal, I would like to expand the editorial board: If you are a tenured associate professor or above with a strong publication record, you are welcome to apply to join our editorial board. We are also interested in high-quality proposals for special issues on new topics and trends.

As always, I would like to thank all the authors for their sound research and the editorial board and guest reviewers for their extremely valuable review effort and suggestions for improvement. I also want to thank the readers for their interest in our articles, which is reflected in the consistently high number of user accesses and PDF downloads. These contributions, together with the generous support of the consortium members, maintain the quality of our journal.

In the seventh regular issue, I am very pleased to present the following 5 accepted articles: Vinicius Bischoff and Kleinner Farias from Brazil report their study on a controlled experiment with 22 participants (15 students, 7 professionals) in which the correctness and the effort required for the integration of feature models were investigated. Abdulkadir Buldu, Kaplan Kaplan and Melih Kuncan from Turkey present their research on an assistive system based on EEG data and Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), which aims to reduce the life-threatening risk for epilepsy patients. In a collaboration between researchers from Ecuador and Spain, Darwin Alulema, Maximiliano Paredes-Velasco and Ricardo de Arriba Lasso report in their manuscript on the LESCA system, which performs adaptive content feedback through scaffolding and supports the development of high-level competencies. In another joint research between colleagues from Iraq and Germany, Anwar Mira and Olaf Hellwich present their approach to improve recognition capabilities by optimizing deep learning features for hand gesture image recognition. Specifically, they propose to enhance features of well-trained DNNs using an improved radial basis function (RBF) neural network, targeting recognition within individual gesture categories.

And last but not least, Rasim Çekik and Mahmut Kaya from Turkey propose in their research a new performance metric to evaluate filter feature selection methods in text classification. 

Enjoy Reading!

Best regards, 

Christian Gütl, Managing Editor 
A link between systemic low-grade inflammation and frailty in older adults: clinical evidence from a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Kang Min-gu , Jung Hee-Won , Kim Beom-Jun
Published: July 2024

Background/Aims: Despite the possible role of systemic low-grade inflammation on frailty, the majority of previous studies have focused solely on the phenotypic frailty with limited participant numbers, thereby weakening the evidence supporting the notion that circulating C-reactive protein (CRP) could be a potential frailty biomarker.Methods: This study is a nationally representative, population-based, cross-sectional analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, involving 5,359 participants aged 65 and older. We generated a deficit accumulation frailty index (FI) based on 38 items, encompassing physical, cognitive, psychological, and social status. Frailty was classified as non-frail (FI ≤ 0.15), pre-frail (0.15 < FI ≤ 0.25), or frail (FI > 0.25). Serum high-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) levels were measured by immunoturbidometric method.Results: After adjusting for confounders including age, sex, income, education, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and body mass index, serum hsCRP levels were 29.4% higher in frail participants compared to their non-frail counterparts (p = 0.001). Additionally, circulating hsCRP concentrations positively correlated with the FI (p = 0.003), and the odds ratio for frailty per standard deviation increase in serum hsCRP was 1.18 (p = 0.001). Moreover, older adults in the highest hsCRP quartile exhibited a significant higher FI with a 1.59-fold increased odds ratio for frailty than those in the lowest quartile (p = 0.002 and 0.001, respectively).Conclusions: These findings validate the impact of age-related systemic low-grade inflammation on frailty and support the utility of serum hsCRP as a potential biomarker for detecting frailty in older adults.
Le fair-play financier de l’UEFA est-il « juste » ? Le cas du Real Madrid
Authors: Scelles Nicolas
Published: July 2024

Cette étude cherche à élucider si le fair-play financier (FPF) de l’UEFA est « juste ». Plus précisément, elle analyse les succès précédents du Real Madrid dans la Ligue des Champions pour déterminer s’ils ont été réalisés de manière « injuste » (selon les critères du FPF) et ont servi de plateforme pour ses revenus et ses succès actuels, considérés comme « justes ». Les méthodes utilisées sont la recherche documentaire et le calcul du pourcentage de revenus dérivés des succès passés, pouvant être considérés comme « injustes » pour évaluer s’ils ont contribué aux victoires récentes. Les résultats indiquent que les victoires initiales du Real Madrid dans la Ligue des Champions auraient été conformes aux exigences du FPF, mais pas ses trois victoires dans la période 1998-2002. Cela signifie que le club génère actuellement des revenus considérés comme « justes » à partir de victoires passées « injustes ». Cependant, ces revenus supplémentaires ne semblent pas avoir contribué aux succès récents. Dès lors, le FPF pourrait être « juste ». Il faut étendre l’analyse à plus de clubs pour examiner la question plus en profondeur. Classification JEL :
Les finances et les lock-outs de la Ligue nationale de hockey
Authors: Lavoie Marc
Published: July 2024

L’article présente un portrait global de l’évolution de la situation financière de la Ligue nationale de hockey au cours des trente dernières années, en la comparant notamment à celle des trois autres sports majeurs en Amérique du Nord. L’évolution de cette situation financière s’explique, en grande partie, par les quatre grands conflits entre propriétaires et joueurs qui ont eu lieu au cours des trente dernières années, soit une grève et trois lock-outs . Ces conflits tournent autour des différentes règles qui conditionnent l’accession au statut de joueur autonome, telles qu’elles se retrouvent dans la convention collective qui lie l’Association des joueurs de la Ligue nationale de hockey (AJLNH) à l’ensemble des propriétaires, représenté par le commissaire de la Ligue. Mais cette convention collective régit aussi le partage global des revenus de la ligue entre joueurs et propriétaires, ainsi que de nombreuses autres facettes ayant des conséquences financières, comme le salaire minimum et l’arbitrage salarial. Classification JEL :
La stratégie communaliste à l’épreuve de la pratique : payer le prix des élections pour l’érosion ?
Authors: Van Outryve Sixtine
Published: July 2024

La stratégie communaliste vise à remplacer les institutions de l’État et du capitalisme par une confédération de communes autogouvernées. Afin de construire ces communes libres, il s’agit de reprendre les municipalités en faisant élire des candidat·es qui lieraient leurs mandats municipaux aux décisions d’assemblées populaires extra-institutionnelles. À partir de l’étude du mouvement des assemblées des Gilets jaunes de Commercy et de la liste présentée aux élections municipales de 2020, cet article revient sur les difficultés que ce mouvement a rencontrées en tentant de subvertir le jeu politique de l’intérieur sans être pris par lui.
Utopie réelle, travail subalterne et récupération capitaliste : Auroville (Inde)
Authors: Gurkaya Cansu
Published: July 2024

Quels sont les défis inhérents à la construction des utopies réelles au XXI e  siècle ? Dans quelle mesure l’infiltration de logiques capitalistes et étatiques menace-t-elle les principes fondateurs de l’utopie et sa viabilité à long terme ? Comment concilier les aspirations utopiques avec les réalités subalternes ? Ces questions sont cruciales pour comprendre les dynamiques au cœur d’Auroville, un projet qui, depuis sa création en 1968, cherche à mettre à l’échelle son geste utopique inscrit dans un contexte à la fois local et global.
Laon mystique et gothique, harmonieuse et rêveuse, une ville d’artistes
Authors: Compère Daniel , Ternisien Cæcilia
Published: July 2024

Une ville où des écrivains ont vécu et l’ont décrite : Bernard Noël, Hubert Haddad et Michel Butor, en particulier. Et avant eux, Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust et Ernst Jünger. La ville de Laon se caractérise par un passé prestigieux, siège du pouvoir royal, capitale intellectuelle avec des trouvères comme Henri de Laon ou l’anonyme Chapelain de Laon. Au XIX e  siècle, Jules Husson qui, sous le nom de Champfleury, fut, entre autres, le théoricien du réalisme y voit le jour. Laon lui inspire plusieurs récits dont Les Souffrances du professeur Delteil (1853) et Les Bourgeois de Molinchart (1855). Marguerite Clerbout est également une enfant du pays dont Yves Perrine s’attache à faire connaître l’œuvre poétique. Dans un tout aure genre, sous le pseudonyme de Magog, Henri Jeanne se souvient des combats que la ville a connus. Quelle autre ville peut s’enorgueillir de visiteurs comme Algernon Blackwood, Jules Romains, Claude Lévi-Strauss et Jean-Paul Sartre ?
Algernon Blackwood et la halte de Laon
Authors: Duperray Max
Published: July 2024

Revenant d’Italie, le romancier britannique Algernon Blackwood passe par Laon au début du XX e  siècle. Impressionné par l’atmosphère fantastique de la ville où il passe une soirée, il y situe un récit Sortilèges et métamorphoses où, sans être nommée, la ville de Laon est le lieu d’étranges phénomènes. Ce récit fait partir des enquêtes de John Silence.
Deux chansons attribuées au chapelain de Laon
Authors: Castellani Marie-Madeleine
Published: July 2024

Un trouvère appelé C(h)apelain de Laon nous a laissé deux pièces lyriques : un poème qui mêle les thématiques de la chanson d’amour, de la chanson de mal-mariée et de la chanson d’aube, qui présente une structure métrique assez complexe, et quatre strophes d’une chanson d’amour, en quatre huitains d’heptasyllabes sur deux rimes, que l’on peut rapprocher du grand chant, où le Je poétique dialogue avec Amour confondu avec la Dame. Nous éditons et traduisons ici ces deux textes.
Le Dit des Hérauts d’Henri de Laon
Authors: Marchal Matthieu
Published: July 2024

Le Dit des Hérauts est le seul poème connu d’Henri de Laon ; conservé dans un manuscrit unique en parchemin (Paris, BnF, ms. fr. 1634, fol. 95r-96v), il aurait été composé au XIII e  siècle. Dans ce dit long de 194 vers, Henri de Laon dénonce la décadence des tournois et délivre une satire contre les hérauts d’armes, qui tire probablement sa source du Conte des hiraus du ménestrel Baudouin de Condé. Nous proposons ici de reprendre et compléter l’édition savante donnée par Arthur Långfors en 1914. Le texte d’Henri de Laon est précédé d’une introduction qui met en avant l’intérêt littéraire de la diatribe, présente le manuscrit témoin et étudie la langue de la copie (qui présente plusieurs traits linguistiques caractéristiques des dialectes du Nord et du Nord-Est : Picardie, Wallonie). L’édition du Dit des Hérauts est accompagnée d’une traduction inédite en français moderne, placée en miroir du texte médiéval.
Jules Romains Claquemuré dans Belle-Île-en-Terre
Authors: Lucot Yves-Marie
Published: July 2024

Louis Henry Jean Farigoule (1885-1972), dit Jules Romains, fut professeur de philosophie au lycée de Laon de 1910 à 1914. Il y écrira un roman sur l’amitié, un livre des plus critique de la société de son temps, Les Copains (1913). Il y exprima la philosophie de l’unanimisme, que manifestaient ses amis écrivains du groupe de l’Abbaye de Créteil tels Charles Vildrac, Georges Duhamel et Pierre Jean Jouve. L’unanimisme, c’est l’appel à l’âme collective, l’écrivain exposant l’individu dans ses rapports avec un groupe. Jules Romains naquit en Haute-Loire dans un hameau de Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, d’un père instituteur qui sera nommé à Paris, à Montmartre. Laon, Paname et le pays natal, le Velay, entre septembre 1910 et août 1914, constituèrent les décors de ses activités intellectuelles et des relations parfois tumultueuses avec son amante Gabrielle qu’il pouvait rejoindre facilement en empruntant la ligne de chemin de fer Laon-Paris et retour. Peu de souvenirs s’attachent aux séjours de Jules Romains dans la préfecture de l’Aisne où il avait loué une chambre mansardée de la ville médiévale. Mais on peut encore suivre, depuis la gare, la voie du tramway et les rues populeuses qu’il empruntait pour se rendre à son domicile et au Lycée de garçons.
Faire voyager les policy feedbacks en Europe ?
Authors: Dupuy Claire , Van Ingelgom Virginie
Published: July 2024

Comment les expériences quotidiennes des politiques publiques façonnent-elles les attitudes politiques des individus ? L’article s’inscrit dans la littérature sur les effets-retour des politiques publiques et s’interroge sur les conditions dans lesquelles ses concepts et ses méthodes, développés pour étudier les États-Unis, peuvent être utiles dans des cas ouest-européens. À partir d’une analyse de la littérature et de nos recherches, cette contribution montre que deux conditions le permettent : sur le plan théorique, le recours à un mécanisme explicatif normatif et, sur le plan méthodologique, une approche comparative et constitutive. L’article suggère ainsi de développer le cadre théorique existant plutôt que de proposer un cadre alternatif.
La nature sous les vitrines catholiques françaises. Cabinets et musées d’histoire naturelle cléricaux ( xix e - xx e siècles)
Authors: Gicquel Samuel
Published: July 2024

Les cabinets et les musées d’histoire naturelle dans les institutions catholiques françaises masculines sont un miroir du rapport à la nature et à la science dans l’Église de France. Entre les années 1820 et 1860, les premières collections sont constituées dans les établissements scolaires catholiques et les congrégations, avec une visée pédagogique. La fin du xix e siècle correspond à l’âge d’or de ces cabinets et musées et la mise sous vitrine de la nature domestiquée devient un enjeu de communication, en particulier dans le cadre de la concurrence scolaire. À partir de l’entre-deux-guerres, l’attention portée aux cabinets décroît, mais de nouvelles approches contribuent à redonner vie aux collections. Celles-ci peuvent être scientifiques, quand le cabinet devient laboratoire, ou patrimoniales, essentiellement sous l’impulsion des congrégations. À la fin du xx e siècle, ces dernières voient en effet dans les cabinets hérités un moyen de mettre en valeur leur histoire, en soulignant leur rôle dans le développement de l’enseignement ou des sciences. Les cabinets et les musées d’histoire naturelle des institutions catholiques reflètent l’ampleur de la collecte naturaliste effectuée par le clergé séculier et missionnaire et traduisent l’attention portée à l’enseignement scientifique. Leur étude participe ainsi à la réévaluation de la place de l’Église dans l’histoire des sciences, longtemps sous-évaluée.
L’organisation de coopération et de développement économiques : instance de pilotage d’une nouvelle mondialisation ?
Authors: Geiger Rainer
Published: July 2024

Face à la crise de la mondialisation, l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE) a su faire preuve d’une grande résilience. Ses instruments de régulation ayant un caractère souple et évolutif continuent de fournir un cadre de référence dans de nombreux domaines de la vie économique. Ils servent de boussole pour un ensemble de règles de comportement gouvernant la coopération entre les États et le comportement des entreprises dans des domaines comme l’investissement, la gouvernance, la concurrence, la fiscalité, l’intégrité des affaires et la responsabilité sociétale des acteurs économiques. Au-delà de leur application dans les territoires des États membres, ces règles ont un effet phare pour la réglementation internationale et le développement du droit économique.
Global attractivity of a rational difference equation with higher order and its applications
Authors: Li Xianyi , Lv Luyao
Published: July 2024

We study in this paper the global attractivity for a higher order rational difference equation. As application, our results not only include and generalize many known ones, but also formulate some new results for several conjectures presented by Camouzis and Ladas, et al.
Queeritude décoloniale : quels enjeux, quelles possibilités ?
Authors: Bakshi Sandeep
Published: July 2024

L’objectif de cet article est de problématiser la lecture traditionnelle de colonialité/modernité qui place la pensée eurocentrée dans une relation dialectique avec d’autres formes du savoir, tout en combinant l’apport des études décoloniales aux articulations queer transnationales. De façon plus précise, il propose une réévaluation des paradigmes queer contemporains dans le nord global (geopolitical west) et les régions géopolitiques considérées comme ses autres, telle que l’Asie du Sud. En se focalisant sur l’Asie du Sud, une région associée à la répression de toute sexualité visible et simultanément à la promesse d’émancipation (homo)sexuelle basée sur des représentations imaginaires orientalisantes, cet article propose une lecture croisée de deux champs d’études critiques, c’est-à-dire les études décoloniales et la théorie queer. En faisant converser ces deux champs analytiques, il vise à développer des outils pour une critique décoloniale de la queeritude globale (decolonial queerness), qui tend à effacer les particularités de genres et sexualités non lisibles aux études queer standards.
« Notre solidarité n’est pas une solidarité de salon » : le lesbianisme politique décolonial des Lesbiennes of Color (LOCs) face aux nationalismes sexuels
Authors: Provitola Blase A.
Published: July 2024

La théorie queer états-unienne, y compris la critique queer of color, est souvent évoquée en France afin d’analyser l’inclusion croissante de certaines valeurs sexuelles prétendument « progressistes » au sein de la nation. Pourtant, de plus en plus de militant⋅es, ainsi que certain⋅es universitaires, appellent à une plus grande attention aux généalogies locales de résistance décoloniale et anti-hétéronormée dans la lutte contre les nationalismes sexuels. Cet article répond à cet appel en abordant les écrits et actions militantes du collectif contemporain Lesbiennes of Color (LOCs) depuis sa création en 2009. L’activisme des LOCs fournit des stratégies de résistance aux nationalismes sexuels, contribue à la théorie queer of color au-delà du monde anglophone, et lutte contre l’impérialisme épistémique occidental tout en mettant en valeur le lesbianisme politique.
La Petite Dernière face à la presse française : une réception médiatique fondée sur les nationalismes sexuels
Authors: Hammar Liza
Published: July 2024

Cet article s’intéresse à la réception médiatique de La Petite Dernière de Fatima Daas. D’abord, il en propose une analyse discursive, à la lumière des études critiques des nationalismes sexuels. Ensuite, l’étude est portée sur la posture de l’auteure, et les limites qui lui sont imposées par l’impossibilité de l’existence d’un récit lesbien, musulman et fièrement banlieusard. Cette réception est également comparée à celles faites à d’autres écritures de banlieue et d’autres écritures lesbiennes et LGBTQ+. Enfin, La Petite Dernière est analysé comme un roman d’initiation spirituelle, ce qui le rend d’autant plus inaudible dans le contexte français.
La jurisprudence de la Cour de justice de l’Union européenne sur les demandeurs d’asile LGBTI : une perspective queer postcoloniale
Authors: Hamila Ahmed
Published: July 2024

Les décisions rendues par la Cour de justice de l’Union européenne (CJUE) relatives à l’asile sur base de l’orientation sexuelle ont essentiellement été analysées par des juristes. Ainsi, ce sont surtout les fondements juridiques de ces décisions ainsi que leur conformité au droit de l’Union européenne et aux conventions internationales qui ont été discutés dans la littérature scientifique. Le présent article vise à aller au-delà de la perspective juridique pour analyser ces décisions de la CJUE en les inscrivant dans un contexte sociopolitique plus large. Adoptant une démarche critique qui fait appel à une épistémologie queer postcoloniale, il s’agit de replacer ces décisions dans un contexte situé dans le temps et dans l’espace, caractérisé par son homonationalisme. Une telle grille conceptuelle permet de mettre en lumière les dynamiques de pouvoir et les effets disciplinaires des décisions successives de la CJUE sur les demandeurs d’asile invoquant des persécutions du fait de leur orientation sexuelle.
Le Massif central, approche iconographique et archéologique. Une mise au point à propos des couvertures médiévales
Authors: Phalip Bruno
Published: July 2024

En l’absence de fouilles aux résultats significatifs, les matériaux de couverture restent mal connus dans le Massif central. Les sources textuelles et iconographiques répondent en partie aux questions, tout comme les multiples sondages et découvertes fortuites, ce qui incite à une surveillance précise des chantiers de restauration : combles, reins des voûtes, remplois, etc. Seule une prospection élargie aide à se faire une idée correcte de ces matériaux et de leurs dispositifs.
Online Learning and Communities for the Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Welz Melissa
Published: July 2024

This chapter seeks to dissect the multifaceted dimensions of personal online learning spaces, situating them within the larger canvas of contemporary educational practices in the visual and performing arts field. An extension of the pedagogical movement towards student-centered and self-directed learning is the emergence of personal online learning spaces. Learners have access to a wide variety of tools in the arts, including interactive courses, virtual galleries, and personal showcases. Online learning environment gives students the freedom to personalize their educational experience, take into account different learning preferences, and develop a stronger bond with their aspirations in the arts.
Virtual Communities of Practice as Mentoring Tools in Health Professions Education and Practice
Authors: Nuuyoma Vistolina
Published: July 2024

Virtual communities of practice refer to people who form a group that meets virtually through online platforms. The purpose of the meeting is to share expertise, passion, interests, and that translates into an independent society. The concept of virtual communities of practice is derived from communities of practice, which is a term coined by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger in the early 1990s and is underpinned by the theory of situated learning. Other theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of virtual communities of practices and mentoring are Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of human learning, legitimate peripheral participation, zone of proximal development, and scaffolding. Although there are benefits offered by virtual communities of practice, literature seems to be limited to how they are used as tools for sharing information and improving practices. Owing to that, this chapter describes how virtual communities of practices may be used as mentoring tools in health professions education and practice.
Planar Metamaterial Microwave Sensors for Characterization of Dielectric Materials
Authors: Sim Man Seng , You Kok Yeow , Kew Stephanie Yen Nee , Dewan Raimi , Esa Fahmiruddin , Paramasivam DiviyaDevi , Hamid Fandi
Published: July 2024

Metamaterials can be integrated into planar microwave sensors for field localization and enhancement as well as sensitivity improvement in permittivity-based sensing measurements. This chapter reviews metamaterial-based planar microwave sensors for characterizing dielectric materials. It begins by introducing planar microwave sensors. The subsequent section focuses on the sensing principles of planar microwave sensors loaded with metamaterial-inspired resonators, namely frequency shift, frequency splitting, and amplitude or phase variation. Furthermore, recent advances in metamaterial-integrated sensors are discussed, focusing on the types of samples under test, including solid samples in bulk and powder form, and liquid samples in fluid tubes or microfluidic channels. Furthermore, planar antennas loaded with metamaterial elements are also explored. To enhance understanding of frequency-variation sensors, a microstrip transmission line loaded with complementary split ring resonators is simulated. Finally, the design strategies of planar metamaterial-based sensors are reviewed.
COMSATS Face
Authors: Haq Mahmood Ul , Sethi Muhammad Athar Javed , Shahzad Aamir , Anwar Muhammad Shahid
Published: July 2024

The human face can appear different depending on the circumstances because of its flexibility and three-dimensional structure. Researchers are facing several obstacles relating to face poses, illumination, facial expressions, head direction, occlusion, hairdo, etc. in the process of developing dependable and efficient algorithms for face detection, face identification, and face expression analysis. To determine the algorithms' effectiveness, they need to be evaluated against a certain set of face image/database benchmarks. This work introduces a dataset of multiple-pose facial photographs. Eight hundred fifty photos from 50 people in 17 distinct stances are included in the collection (0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 55°, -5°, -10°, -15°, -20°, -25°, -30°, -35°, -55°). Three distinct lighting conditions are also included in the dataset. Eight resolutions (144 × 256, 200 × 200, 100 × 100, 70 × 70, 50 × 50, 40 × 40, 20 × 20 and 10 × 10 pixels) are available for the dataset. This dataset's facial image content can provide insight on the effectiveness and resilience of upcoming face detection and recognition systems. Additionally, based on the suggested face database, a comparison study of two face recognition methods, such as PAL and PCA, is performed.
AI's Role in 6G Security Machine Learning Solutions Unveiled
Authors: Vetrithangam D. , C. R. Komala , Sugumar D. , Rao Y. Mallikarjuna , Karpagavalli C. , Kiruthiga B.
Published: July 2024

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into 6G security measures and its revolutionary effect on the telecommunications industry are examined in this paper. We start off by talking about how important it is to integrate AI in order to strengthen overall security posture, improve network defenses, and address vulnerabilities. We clarify AI's critical role in promoting innovation and efficiency within the telecom industry by analyzing 6G network vulnerabilities and the importance of enhanced security measures. The use of AI for 6G security and its potential for threat detection, incident response, and network optimization through machine learning techniques.
Educating to Innovate
Authors: Harison Elad
Published: July 2024

Until recently, research and development (R&D) of new technologies and products was broadly based on a division between engineering and design. Engineers were involved in different stages of the R&D processes that were either technical or functional in essence, while designers were mostly in charge of the visual, esthetic, and usability aspects of new products, prior to their production and introduction in the markets. The experiences and methodology described in this chapter has shed light on academia-industry collaboration. In this model, academia can be used as an innovation laboratory that facilitates broader and deeper research themes. This chapter assesses this form of collaboration by examining the education and innovation processes conducted in an interdisciplinary workshop that involved design and engineering students, practitioners, and researchers. The conclusions provide insights into methods of fostering the implementation of similar methodologies based on joint design-engineering work throughout the complete R&D process, as a vehicle for enhancing innovative output.
The Contribution of ICT in Teacher Professional Development in Education 5.0
Authors: Tossy Titus
Published: July 2024

This chapter addresses the relevance of ICT to teacher professional development in the changing landscape of Education 5.0. It advocates a comprehensive strategy that harnesses ICT's numerous instruments to empower teachers, foster cooperation, and cultivate the necessary competencies for navigating the fast-expanding Education 5.0. Interviews and direct observations were employed. By addressing policies, competencies, strategies, directions, and problems, the book chapter gives a holistic vision of the transformative journey education must take to satisfy the needs of the 5.0 era. The involvement of ICT in teachers' professional development results in easier content delivery, collaboration, networking, and data-driven insights.” This topical and thought-provoking compendium offers essential insights for educators, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students negotiating the intricacies of contemporary education
Real-Time Monitoring in Eating Disorders via Social Media
Authors: Dangwal Aarti , Sahni Tanuja , Kukreti Mohit , Jain Vishal , Sarangal Ruhi
Published: July 2024

This study explores the intricate relationship between contemporary challenges, specifically eating disorders, and the impact of technology and social media on overall well-being. It centers on the application of smart wearable technology for monitoring mental and physical well-being to address health issues effectively. It emphasizes the crucial role of social media in shaping the overall customer experience, underscoring the significance of Social Media Optimization (SMO) and proactive customer engagement strategies to foster a positive digital presence and build lasting customer loyalty. The study highlights the transformative influence of immersive technologies on customer engagement (CE), offering personalized experiences that seamlessly blend physical and digital realms. These technologies not only bolster sales performance and streamline decision-making but also cultivate psychological engagement, providing a holistic understanding of products or services.
Integrating Multimodal Deep Learning With CBT-ED
Authors: Prabu P. , R. Sivakumar , Ramamurthy B. , Khan Mohammad S. , Syed Haroon A. , Sebastian Shiju
Published: July 2024

This chapter merges traditional diagnostic frameworks with state-of-the-art technological interventions, focusing on the integration of machine learning and the internet of things (IoT) to understand and address eating disorders. It provides an overview of diagnostic frameworks, including emerging disorders like binge eating disorder (BED) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), alongside sociodemographic trends and treatment approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) Additionally, the chapter introduces a novel multimodal deep learning model, combining RoBERTa natural language processing and MaxViT image classification, to identify social media content promoting eating disorders. The model's deployment in a time-series analysis of Twitter hashtags reveals nuanced prevalence trends. Overall, this research bridges conventional methodologies with advanced machine learning, offering insights into the complex landscape of eating disorders.
Nourishment in the Workplace
Authors: Shukla Manisha , Waghmode Manisha , Kukreja Jyoti
Published: July 2024

The lives of people have changed dramatically as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Its expansion has been accelerated by digitalization. The nation's and the industries' economic growth offers one perspective. The other perspectives—employees'—are never taken into account. The chapter examines the relationship between working professionals' job characteristics, eating habits, stress levels, and street food consumption. In an era when street food is widely accessible and workplace stress is common, it is essential to comprehend how these variables interact for the sake of worker productivity and well-being. The chapter delves into a brief summary of the job characteristics, street food consumption, and workplace stress. Data collection from employees utilized a prestructured questionnaire, employing the convenience random sampling technique. The acquired data analysis is carried out through the SPSS data analysis tool.
Advancing Healthcare Through Data Science Techniques for Comprehensive Analysis and Visualization of Healthcare Data
Authors: S. G. Janani Ratthna , Jothikumar Karthikeyan , P. Priyadharshini
Published: July 2024

As an interdisciplinary field, data science uses scientific techniques, algorithms, and methodologies to extract knowledge from various kinds of data. In order to better understand the relationship between data science and healthcare, this study focuses on the analysis and visualization of healthcare data. Data analysis in healthcare involves using statistical techniques and algorithms to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. This can help healthcare organizations and researchers understand the effectiveness of treatments, identify risk factors for diseases, and improve patient outcomes. Visualization is the process of representing data in a visual or graphical format, such as charts, graphs, and maps. It helps in understanding complex data sets, identifying patterns, and communicating insights effectively. In healthcare data analysis, visualization techniques are used to present the findings and results in a visually appealing and understandable manner.