bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Farm Income Diversification and Labor Out-Migration on Rice Household Productivity in Indonesia
Authors:   Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Morioka Masako , Rondhi Mohammad ,   University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia, Mori Yasuhiro ,   Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan
Published: December 2024

This study analyzed the impact of income diversification on agricultural output in Indonesia. We specifically focused on the effects of the cultivation of multiple crops, household heads’ employment in non-agricultural sectors, and regional differences in paddy rice productivity per area. We assessed cross-sectional data from the 2013 Census of Agriculture in Indonesia. Indonesian farmers actively channeled wage income into spending on agricultural inputs to improve yields. However, agricultural production continued to depend on human labor, and labor force loss due to wage labor employment was observed. In terms of magnitude, the effect of productivity gains due to labor force loss was larger and was not compensated for by the impact of wage income. Also, while the Indonesian government has been focusing on policies for subsidizing fertilizer use, the data show that less than 30 percent of households receive government subsidies for seeds, fertilizers, and machinery. These utilization rates should be improved.
Prawo do dobrej administracji w świetle zasad kodeksu postępowania administracyjnego
Authors: Tyndel Tomasz
Published: December 2024

The right to good administration is one of the key rights when understanding the concept of the rule of law. Citizens have the right to expect public administration bodies to properly fulfill their obligations. The article presents how the concept of good administration should be understood on the basis of scientific doctrines, and then reflects on whether the Polish Code of Administrative Procedure contains the values that guide the standards of good administration.
Uwagi do projektu rozporządzenia Ministra Edukacji zmieniającego rozporządzenie w sprawie warunków i sposobu organizowania nauki religii w publicznych przedszkolach i szkołach (wersja z dnia 30 września 2024 r.)
Authors: Bernaciński Łukasz
Published: December 2024

The subject of the opinion is a draft regulation of the Minister of Education providing for a reduction, from September 2025, of the number of religion lessons to one per week and imposing on school principals the obligation to place religion lessons before compulsory educational activities on a given day or after the end of these classes. In addition, the draft clarifies that the rules regarding the organization of religious education and ethics in an inter-unit or inter-class group will be applied in the case of organizing religious education or ethics in an inter-school group or at an extra-school catechetical point. These are proposals for further changes unfavourable for students attending religion and ethics classes - after the Ministry of National Education excluded the possibility of including grades in these subjects in the average and after regulations facilitating the creation of inter-class groups in which students of different years would learn religion or ethics in one class. The Ordo Iuris Institute has sent comments to the Ministry of National Education on the draft regulation of the Minister of Education amending the regulation on the conditions and method of organizing religious education in public kindergartens and schools in the version of September 30, 2024 (number in the list of legislative works of the Minister of Education - 38). The comments pointed out, among other things, that limiting the competences and freedom of the local school community in determining the weekly schedule of classes is inconsistent with the principle of subsidiarity resulting from the preamble to the Constitution of the Republic of Poland. The introduction in the form of a regulation of a restriction on the organization of religious education and ethics lessons, as referring to the constitutional right to education and the right to teach religion as a subject in school, is inconsistent with the requirements that the Constitution of the Republic of Poland places on law limiting human rights and freedoms. The obligation to organize religious education and ethics lessons before or after the end of compulsory educational activities on a given day raises justified doubts in terms of compliance with Article 12 paragraph 1 of the Concordat. Making it difficult to attend religious and ethics classes leads to a violation of the constitutional right to education, and in the case of religious classes – also the freedom of religion, manifested, among other things, in the freedom to teach it as a school subject. Such a situation also violates the right of parents to raise their children according to their own beliefs, including the sphere of moral and religious education and upbringing, and also leads to actual discrimination of students wishing to attend religious or ethics classes.
REVIEW JURNAL : GAMBARAN SWAMEDIKASI TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN OBAT ANALGETIK DAN ANTIPIRETIK
Authors: Trisna Lestari  , Astuti Nurmaya , Silvia Zahara Vira Ratu , Rizky Muhamad , Yasmin  , Kunaedi Aan
Published: December 2024

Swamedikasi merupakan upaya seseorang dalam mengobati dan mengatasi keluhan yang dialaminya tanpa menggunakan resep dari dokter. Rata-rata rumah tangga di indonesia melakukan pengobatan sendiri dengan cara menyimpan obat. Demam merupakan keadaan meningkatnya suhu normal diatas 37,5?C.yang disebabkan oleh terganggunya reaksi imun dalam tubuh yang terjadi pada otak bagian hipotalamus. Demam merupakan penyakit yang umum terjadi pada bayi dan anak. Obat Analgetik dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi rasa nyeri dan rasa sakit, sehingga masyarakat umumnya memilih obat analgetik sebagai swamedikasi. Tujuan dari review jurnal ini adalah memberikan gambaran swamedikasi demam dengan pengobatan analgetik dan antipiretik. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan metode literature review matrix. Penelusuran jurnal menggunakan akademik Google Scholar yang diterbitkan dengan rentang waktu 5 tahun terakhir (2019-2023). Didapatkan dari 5 jurnal yang berkaitan bahwa Analgesik atau antipiretik  adalah obat yang seingkali dipilih oleh masyarakat karena efek yang ditawarkan dengan pemberian obat ini dapat meredakan atau menurunkan nyeri yang dirasakan masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menyatakan tingkat pengetahuan pengetahuan dalam katagori baik namun tetap butuh peranan apoteker dalam tindakan konseling yang diberikan dalam pasien yang melakukan swamedikasi.
Kata kunci : Swamedikasi, Demam, Analgetik, Antipiretik.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan dan Sikap Terhadap Perilaku Penggunaan Telefarmasi
Authors: Fadli  , Emmanuela Estevaniya
Published: December 2024

Data statistik kesehatan 2022 menunjukkan penggunaan telemedicine masyarakat masih rendah sekitar 5% masyarakat yang menggunakan layanan kesehatan jarak jauh. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengetahuan alumni Akademi Farmasi Yarsi Pontianak terhadap perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi, mengetahui sikap alumni Akademi Farmasi Yarsi Pontianak terhadap perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi dan mengetahui pengetahuan dan sikap alumni Akademi Farmasi Yarsi Pontianak terhadap perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi. Metode kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian kausalitas. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disebar secara online dengan google form. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 97 orang dari 1.753 orang alumni Akademi Farmasi Yarsi Pontianak. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu nilai signifikansi antara pengetahuan dan perilaku penggunaan 0.069 dan nilai t hitung 1.837. Nilai signifikansi antara sikap dan perilaku penggunaan 0.009 dan nilai t hitung 2.664. Serta nilai signifikansi antara pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap perilaku penggunaan 0.003 dan nilai F hitung 6.077. Koefisien determinasi pengetahuan dan sikap sebesar 11.7%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan tidak berpengaruh terdapat perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi, sikap berpengaruh terhadap perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi serta pengetahuan dan sikap secara bersama-sama berpengaruh rendah tapi pasti terhadap perilaku penggunaan telefarmasi.
THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF A COMBINATION OF YOGURT AND SAFFRON EXTRACT AGAINST Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Fitriany Erna , Priyoherianto Andri , Harsini Muji
Published: December 2024

Background: Yogurt is a fermented milk product that has a positive influence on health because of its bioactive proteins, vitamins, minerals, improved bioavailability, and hydrolyzed carbohydrates. Yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria that can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the addition of Saffron Extract to yogurt against Staphylococcus aureus and to test its antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Material and Methods: The study was an experimental study with various concentrations of Saffron extract (25%; 50%; 75%; and 100%) that were added to the cow milk-based yogurt. The mixed saffron extract (MSE) was centrifuged to obtain the supernatant. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using the disc diffusion method. based on the strength of the zone of inhibition. The negative control was plain yogurt and the positive control was chloramphenicol. Results: Phytochemical screening was used to observe flavonoids, steroids, phenols, saponins, and tannins in the saffron extract. MSE showed antibacterial activity against S. aureus with inhibition zones of 5.19 ± 0.39 mm, 5,77± 0.78 mm, 7,98± 1.43 mm, 9,01± 1.48 mm for, concentration of  25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, respectively. The positive control inhibition zone was 46.61 mm and the negative control was 4.98± 0.39 mm.  Conclusions: Saffron extract added to yogurt at concentrations of 75%  and 100% inhibited the growth of S. aureus.
Keywords: Saffron extract, S. aureus, Yogurt
Aneurisma de Rasmussen, una extraña y olvidada causa de hemoptisis: Reporte de caso.

Authors: Arcia De La Ossa Diego , Alvarez Manuel , Byrne Juan Pablo
Published: December 2024

La tuberculosis, causada por el Mycobacterium tuberculosis, puede generar hemoptisis, una complicación rara pero grave asociada a la ruptura de aneurismas en las arterias bronquiales. Este artículo presenta el caso de un hombre de 66 años con antecedente de tuberculosis pulmonar y una infección reciente por Mycobacterium kansasii. Admitido por disnea súbita y hemoptisis amenazante. Tras realizar una angiotomografía de tórax, se identificó el Aneurisma de Ramussen como fuente de sangrado. A pesar de un intento inicial de embolización para detener el sangrado, el manejo conservador con soporte vital y el tratamiento antituberculosos resultó exitoso.
A Proposal For A Monte Carlo Simulation-Based Risk Framework With Optimal Cost Balance For The Maritime Industry
Authors: Keleştemur Saim Atalay , Atatüre Süha , Elmas Güldem
Published: December 2024

The maritime industry has played a vital role in international trade since the earliest periods of human history, facilitating the movement of approximately 90% of global trade. Modern ships are increasingly equipped with sophisticated computing infrastructure to enhance navigation, communication, and operational efficiency. This technological evolution has transformed maritime operations, providing numerous advantages such as improved safety, efficiency, and communication. However, the integration of advanced computer systems also introduces significant cyber threats, which can compromise vessel operations, safety, and security. This study proposes a comprehensive cyber risk framework tailored for the maritime industry, employing Monte Carlo simulation to analyze and quantify risks for each vessel component. The risk calculation is based on the MITRE Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) database, providing a detailed and structured approach to identifying potential cyber threats. The study utilizes the Multiplicative Effect Approach in its cyber risk analysis methods, allowing for a nuanced understanding of how various risk factors interact and amplify the overall risk profile. The framework is designed to help maritime companies prioritize risk mitigation efforts, ensuring that available funds are allocated in a manner that maximizes risk reduction. By simulating various scenarios and their potential impacts, the framework provides actionable insights into the most effective cybersecurity measures. This approach enables maritime organizations to develop targeted strategies for enhancing their cyber resilience, ultimately contributing to the safety and reliability of global maritime trade.
Assessment of Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men: Prevalence, Severity, and the Role of Nursing Care
Authors: Kıskaç Neşe , Rashidi Mahruk , Gerçeker Simge Sude , Köroğlu Mehmet , Kıskaç Muharrem
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study intended to evaluate the prevalence and intensity of erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes.
Method: The sample included 128 diabetic men, and data were gathered using a personal information form along with the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function scale.
Results: The level of erectile dysfunction was 16.95±2.07 (mild-moderate) and erectile dysfunction was detected in all individuals participating in the study.
Conclusion: In conclusion, nurses should take the patient's medical history into consideration when evaluating erectile dysfunction and evaluate the general health status. Healthcare providers should deliver education and counseling, ensuring that both the patient and their spouse are informed about appropriate treatment options. In nursing practice, it is essential to adopt an individualized approach and develop a personalized care plan. This way, erectile dysfunction in diabetic men can be effectively managed, and the patient’s quality of life can be improved.
Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes
Authors: Konakoğlu Gülşah , Açar Görkem , Üzümcü Berkay
Published: December 2024

Aim: Gait is a complex neuromuscular process that provides valuable insight into an individual's health status and functional capacity. The parameters of gait can be influenced by a number of factors, including gender, age, height, weight and the level of physical activity. An understanding of the influence of gender on gait has significant implications for the prevention and treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of gender on gait parameters in a cohort of healthy adults.
Method: The study was conducted on a total of 64 healthy adult subjects, comprising 32 female and 32 male volunteers, with an age range of 18 to 45 years. Gait analysis was conducted utilising the TecnoBody Walker View device. The participants were instructed to walk for five minutes at a speed of 4.0 km/h with the device. The gait analysis encompassed the assessment of several biomechanical parameters, including trunk flexion range of motion, hip flexion range of motion, knee flexion range of motion, stride length, cadence, and step contact time. The findings obtained from both genders were compared.
Results: No statistically significant difference was observed between the sexes with regard to the gait parameters (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings show that gender has no significant effect on gait parameters such as step length, cadence, step duration and joint range of motion in healthy adults. Future studies conducted on larger sample groups will shed light on whether there are differences in gait parameters between genders.
THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE HEALTH IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Authors: Maniatis Paraschos
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the future of sustainable health in the global economy. The paper begins by defining sustainable health and explaining its importance. The paper then discusses the challenges to sustainable health in the global economy, such as climate change, economic inequality, and the rise of chronic diseases. The paper then examines the opportunities for sustainable health in the global economy, such as the growth of the wellness industry, the increasing demand for healthy foods, and the development of new technologies. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the findings for policymakers and businesses.
THE VOLUME-RETURN RELATIONSHIP: DO CRISES INFLUENCE THEIR RISE AND FALL?
Authors: S. Aboualhasan Husain , S. AlAli Musaed , T. AlAskar Ibraheem , Alsaif Khaled
Published: December 2024

Understanding the relationship between volume and stock returns is a central question in financial research. Volume is often considered as an essential indicator of market sentiment, liquidity, and the flow of information, and its impact on asset prices has been widely studied. However, the effect of volume on returns might be subject to shifts during different market conditions, especially during periods of financial distress such as the 2008 global financial crisis. We explore whether high trading volume affects returns differently before and after the crisis, with a focus on the S&P 500 index over the past 34 years. The results suggest a negative relationship between high volume and returns, with a pronounced effect only observed after the 2008 financial crisis. More interestingly, the effect has diminished after Covid-19 pandemic, reinforcing the complex nature of market interactions in general and the role of volume on trading returns in particular.
Three new species of Atkinsoniella (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Cicadellinae) from southwestern China
Authors: Jiang Yan , Yu Xiao-Fei , Yang Mao-Fa
Published: December 2024

Three new species of the genus Atkinsoniella (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae), A. chongqingana Jiang & Yang, A. likuni Jiang & Yang and A. biostiolum Jiang & Yang, sp. nov., collected from southwestern China, are described and illustrated. The two new species, A. chongqingana Jiang & Yang, sp. nov. and A. likuni Jiang & Yang, sp. nov., are similar to A. nigrominiatula (Jacobi, 1944), A. latior Young, 1986, A. limba Kuoh, 1991, A. dormana Li, 1992, A. divaricata Yang, Meng & Li, 2017, A. peaka Yang, Meng & Li, 2017, and A. zizhongi Jiang & Yang, 2022 in appearances, but can be distinguished from these species by the characteristic of aedeagus, paraphysis, and pygofer. Atkinsonella biostiolum Jiang & Yang, sp. nov. can be distinguished from all the known Atkinsoniella species by its special color and markings, as well as males having one ostiole in the center of the base of each subgenital plate. A key to Atkinsoniella species from China is provided.
Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) as a tool to uncover neglected marine biodiversity: two new Solenogastres (Mollusca, Aplacophora) from the Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Cobo M. Carmen , Farris William J. , Olson Chandler J. , McLaughlin Emily L. , Kocot Kevin M.
Published: December 2024

Solenogastres is a group of mollusks with evolutionary and ecological importance. Nevertheless, their diversity is underestimated and knowledge about the distribution of the approximately 300 formally described species is limited. Factors that contribute to this include their small size and frequent misidentification by non-specialists. Recent deep-sea explorations have resulted in the collection of numerous specimens through effective methods such as epibenthic sledges. However, this is a costly, labor-intensive, and destructive methodology. In contrast, Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) offer a novel, non-destructive approach, by providing a substrate for benthic organism colonization. This study is the first to describe Solenogastres collected using ARMS, demonstrating that they are an effective tool for biodiversity assessment and characterizing rare marine invertebrates. Following an integrative taxonomic approach, two new solenogaster species are described: Dondersia tweedtae Farris, Olson & Kocot, sp. nov. (Dondersiidae) and Eleutheromenia bullescens Cobo, sp. nov. (Pruvotinidae). The diagnosis of the family Dondersiidae is amended and the necessity of reassessing the validity of the current diagnostic characters for Pruvotinidae, and its classification is emphasized. The two newly described species exhibit distinct external characteristics; D. tweedtaesp. nov. has a striking pink color with a bright yellow dorsal keel and E. bullescenssp. nov. has a unique, discontinuous dorsal keel with nearly spherical protrusions. The presence of cnidocytes in the digestive systems of both species indicate that they feed on cnidarians. It is hypothesized that, like in some nudibranchs, their coloration and body features reflect defensive adaptations related to their diet. This study shows that while habitus alone is typically insufficient for accurate identification in solenogasters, it can sometimes simplify the process. For this, live observations and photographs are essential.
Smells like Teen Spirit ? Entrepreneurs naissants : quelles différences de survie entre jeunes professionnels et étudiants ?
Authors: Schalck Christophe , Boyer Tristan
Published: December 2024

Afin de comparer les différences dans la survie des entrepreneurs naissants selon qu’ils sont jeunes ou étudiants (c’est-à-dire selon qu’ils ont eu ou non au moins une expérience professionnelle antérieure à plein temps), nous nous sommes appuyés sur une base de données originale suivant sur le long terme (de 1998 à 2019) des entrepreneurs ayant créé leur entreprise en France et ayant entre 18 et 29 ans (N=3697) sur cette période. En nous appuyant d’abord sur un modèle conceptuel que nous testons ensuite par une régression de Cox, nous trouvons que les déterminants de la survie des entreprises créées par des entrepreneurs naissants jeunes (JEN) ne sont pas les mêmes que ceux des entrepreneurs naissants étudiants (EEN). Si le capital humain spécifique joue le même rôle pour ces deux populations, ce n’est pas le cas des caractéristiques personnelles et de celles du projet, plus particulièrement celles liées au genre, au niveau d’éducation et au financement. Il en ressort que cette différence de survie est liée au processus d’articulation de la connaissance à l’expérience. Notre analyse conduit à considérer que les entrepreneurs naissants pourraient bénéficier utilement d’une période de mentorat précédant la création de leur entreprise.
Une société toujours à vif : la violence en Afrique du Sud
Authors: Fourchard Laurent
Published: December 2024

Au sortir de l’apartheid, le gouvernement a voulu pacifier les relations sociales en tentant de monopoliser la force physique légitime. Le nouveau cadre légal et les transformations qu’a connus la police n’ont toutefois pas permis d’éradiquer les pratiques violentes héritées de la période d’apartheid, notamment en direction de certains groupes (migrants subsahariens, travailleurs criminalisés, manifestants indisciplinés). Ces violences locales ont pris une ampleur nationale pendant les émeutes de 2021, avant de connaître une traduction politique trois ans plus tard.
Les illusions déjouées 1
Authors: Monzani Stefano
Published: December 2024

La dialectique illusion-désillusion est centrale dans la vie de tout un chacun. L’illusion sur soi et la réalité dans ses multiples formes (déni, contre-croyance, duperie de soi, dissonance cognitive, etc.) est non seulement inévitable, mais le plus souvent adaptative dans notre confrontation avec l’« offense de la réalité » et le désillusionnement qu’elle génère. Pour certains sujets la relation au réel est néanmoins cause d’humiliation narcissique et de désespoir intolérables : elle les oblige alors à requérir à des mécanismes psychiques clivants à l’origine d’une importante distorsion du rapport avec soi-même et le monde. Retrait psychique, création de « super illusions », délire, personnalité faux-self, etc. en sont quelques exemples. Dans ce texte, je reviens sur les origines de la dialectique illusion-désillusion telle que l’a décrite D. Winnicott, puis sur ses développements théorico-cliniques, plus particulièrement chez J. Steiner et R. Britton. Une vignette clinique illustre l’échec de l’illusion créatrice à la faveur de l’illusion déjouée et ses conséquences dans la vie de la patiente.
La dépression postpartum : un échec du processus d’illusion primaire
Authors: Hays Marie-Aimée
Published: December 2024

Selon D.Winnicott, le besoin d’illusion est un besoin primaire de l’être humain, suivi d’une progressive désillusion ; il souligne les dangers d’une désillusion traumatique. Ma pratique de psychologue-psychanalyste en maternité et néonatologie m’a permis de me pencher sur les conditions concrètes d’établissement de ce processus inaugural du fonctionnement psychique. Dans ce texte, je propose l’hypothèse que la dépression périnatale est la traduction clinique d’un échec de ce processus, à l’appui de la clinique. En raison des particularités du fonctionnement de la mémoire à cet âge précoce, saisir l’après-coup de ces traces dans l’analyse de patients à d’autres âges de la vie passe par une prise en compte conjointe du langage et des modes de communication avant les mots, comme l’illustrera une vignette clinique de l’adolescence.
Bébé OO-O-O… Bébé Ah ! Le petit « Ernst » face à l’absence
Authors: Joly Fabien
Published: December 2024

P. Fedida disait que « la psychanalyse était par essence une expérience de l’absence (… mieux que…) tout ce que nous appelons psychisme est tissé par l’absence ». La célèbre observation de S.Freud de son petit-fils « Ernst » dans son non moins célèbre « jeu de la bobine » nous servira ici d’appui pour illustrer l’enjeu princeps et précoce du « travail de l’absence ». Un travail d’absence soutenant le déploiement de la psyché dans le processus même du « jouer », tendu entre corps et psyché et entre soi et l’autre psychique, dans l’articulation dialectique des modes et figures de la présence aux modes et figures de l’absence. Dans l’appropriation précoce de cette dialectique présence/ absence s’ouvre et se déplie un processus central de symbolisation/ subjectivation dégageant du gouffre de la perte et du vide le travail de l’absence, et ouvrant à un paradigme psychique qui définit notre épaisseur subjective et la singularité psychopathologique ultérieure de nos processus de séparation, de deuil et d’absence tout au long de la vie.
Traumatisme, subjectivité et subjectalité
Authors: Scarfone Dominique
Published: December 2024

Adoptant une position critique à l’égard des tendances contemporaines de la psychanalyse en matière de traumatisme, l’auteur aborde le problème du traumatisme psychique principalement sous l’angle de son incidence sur le statut de sujet du patient. Après avoir interrogé les notions de sujet et de subjectivité, l’auteur illustre l’utilité de la notion de « subjectalité », définie comme un moment critique de la subjectivité, nécessaire à l’élaboration des conséquences du traumatisme. Une illustration clinique est proposée.
Langue maternelle, langue étrangère, quelle différence ?
Authors: Bouville Valérie
Published: December 2024

La globalisation amène un nombre croissant de patients s’exprimant dans une langue étrangère sur le divan d’analystes ne partageant pas avec eux la même langue maternelle. Les experts s’accordent à penser que l’apprentissage de la langue pratiquée dans le pays d’accueil constitue une pierre angulaire à l’intégration d’un migrant. Dans le but de mieux appréhender les raisons psychiques permettant l’apprentissage d’une langue ou occasionnant son rejet, l’auteure se penche sur la relation entre langues et appareil psychique. Plusieurs vignettes cliniques de traitements psychothérapeutiques et analytiques illustrent comment la langue, maternelle ou étrangère, se fait messagère de traces mnésiques inconscientes en sa qualité de porteur d’histoire relationnelle. C’est ce message qu’il va s’agir, dans la cure analytique, de décrypter afin de révéler l’histoire du sujet avec sa ou ses langues.
Enhancing Data Privacy and Integrity in Cloud With Cutting Edge Through Data Auditing Techniques and Quantum AI Applications in Blockchain Technology
Authors: Venkatesh Babu S. , Senthilkumar K.
Published: December 2024

Cloud computing has revolutionised service delivery over the internet, providing significant benefits in flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Despite these advantages, security concerns remain a critical issue, particularly regarding data integrity and confidentiality. This paper proposes a novel approach to address these concerns through an advanced public auditing technique overseen by a third-party auditor (TPA), integrating the Blowfish algorithm for robust data protection. Quantum AI employs the principles of quantum computing to deliver more efficient encryption methods and improve the scalability of blockchain networks. By combining advanced cryptographic techniques with third-party oversight and leveraging quantum AI, our approach addresses critical security challenges, significantly contributing to the security posture of cloud computing environments and blockchain technology. This research paves the way for more secure cloud-based services and blockchain networks, fostering greater trust in outsourced data storage systems.
Subaquatic Anomaly Detection and Hazard Alert System for Divers and Marine Researchers Based on Quantum AI and Blockchain Technology Applications
Authors: Deepa U. , Sarupriya S. , Maalini K. , Shiny Bruce P.
Published: December 2024

The goal of this research is to leverage Quantum AI and blockchain technology applications to develop a Subaquatic Anomaly Detection and Hazard Alert System for divers and marine researchers. By using electromagnetic (EM) fields in an embedded system, we aim to simulate the frequency domain characteristics of seawater channels for efficient underwater communication. Quantum AI will be employed to analyze and predict anomalies in the subaquatic environment, providing real-time hazard alerts to divers and marine researchers. The integration of blockchain technology ensures secure and immutable data transmission, safeguarding the integrity of the communication system. By combining these advanced technologies, we aim to revolutionize underwater communication and safety, addressing the inherent challenges posed by the underwater environment.
Space Medicine and International Cooperation
Authors: Shams Aliakbar
Published: December 2024

The paper highlights the urgent need for international standards in space medicine to ensure astronaut safety as space missions grow in complexity. Current legal frameworks lack comprehensive healthcare guidelines for space, posing risks due to inconsistent protocols across nations. The paper advocates for a global effort led by organizations like UNOOSA and WHO to harmonize regulations, integrate advanced medical technologies, and address ethical considerations. Establishing these standards will enhance collaboration in space exploration and contribute to healthcare innovations on Earth.
Space Travel and the Nervous System
Authors: Das Avik , Hazra Subhajt , Mollo Mario , Das Saswati
Published: December 2024

Space travel has long fascinated humanity, but poses significant risks to human physiology, including the nervous system. Neurological integrity, vital for managing the complex visual and motor interplay in space, is compromised during spaceflight. The brain and vestibular organs are particularly affected as they must adapt to different phases of space travel. One major concern is spaceflight-associated changes in brain white matter and intracranial fluid redistribution. Astronauts may experience both short- and long-term effects, such as space motion sickness, spatial perception loss, neuro vestibular anomalies, impaired sleep and wake cycles, altered mood and attention, spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), and increased risk of brain malignancies and neurodegeneration. Gaze stability, essential for operating spacecraft controls, is compromised by high acceleration and vibration during ascent. This chapter outlines neurological concerns during spaceflight and discusses potential countermeasures, including lower body negative pressure for SANS.
Strategies for Frontline Employees to Build Customer Relationships
Authors: Abrar Muhammad , Iqra  , Shabbir Rizwan
Published: December 2024

Despite advanced technologies like AI and Self-service tools, service organizations still need frontline employees to enhance customer satisfaction in developing countries. Brick-and-mortar stores have a significant edge over Internet merchants because their salespeople can connect with customers in person. In retail clothing stores, there is a continual interaction between customers and service employees. The chapter has investigated the role of frontline employees (relationship benefits, perceived adaptive selling behaviour) and WOM through perceived credibility. Research studies suggested that there has been a positive association between adaptive selling behaviour and relationship benefits towards positive Word of Mouth (WOM). The chapter reveals the practical implications for policymakers to focus more on frontline employees' behaviours towards customers because customer perception significantly impacts reviews in the shape of positive Word of Mouth.
Smart Hotel Technologies Redefining Guest Convenience and Operational Efficiency
Authors: Yadav Neelam , Raju Sidharth S.
Published: December 2024

Incorporating intelligent hotel technology is a driving force behind the substantial transition the hospitality sector is experiencing. In this study, we investigate the consequences that these technologies, which include devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation systems, have on the experiences that guests have and the efficiency with which operations are carried out. The literature emphasizes that innovative technologies contribute to enhancing visitor pleasure via the provision of customized services, expedite hotel operations through the automation of mundane chores, and contribute to efforts to promote sustainability by maximizing resource use and fostering waste reduction.
Crafting Digital Destinations via Effective Social Media Strategies for Hospitality Industry
Authors: Jamil Khalid , Anwar Aliya , Mohsin Muhammad
Published: December 2024

The chapter under discussion is devoted to analyzing social media and its impact on managing brand image, improving customer involvement, and growing the hospitality industry. The last concerns how Marriott International and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts develop channel-specific strategies, content created organically by platforms' users, brand ambassadors, and high-quality visuals to build incredible digital experiences. Four significant strategies are explained: crossover, community, creative, and measuring success using analytics. This chapter also looks at issues like branding synchronization across the global markets, the question of consumer heterogeneity, and brand image degradation in places of globalization. Thus, analyzing the examples of Marriott and Four Seasons' SMM initiatives offers valuable recommendations and best practices for organizations interested in hospitality and willing to create compelling social media marketing strategies for engaging customers and enhancing relationships.
The Use of Technology in Small Hospitality Businesses in Pakistan
Authors: Aman Asad
Published: December 2024

This chapter examines technology adoption among small hospitality businesses in Pakistan, comparing it with India to highlight key gaps and challenges. Pakistan significantly lags in providing affordable and efficient technological solutions and training for small hospitality enterprises, limiting their ability to scale. To illustrate the potential impact, the chapter presents a case study of OYO, a booming industry aggregator in India. OYO's innovative model demonstrates how aggregators can consolidate fragmented hospitality industries and drive small businesses to adopt the technology. The chapter offers strategic recommendations for Pakistan's government and small hospitality businesses. It emphasizes the need for targeted government interventions, such as subsidies and policy frameworks. Practical steps are suggested for enterprises to adopt affordable digital tools and invest in staff training.
A Review of Goal-Oriented and Business Process Modeling in Dental Clinic Software Management Systems
Authors: Abou Hseenee Fedaa Mahmoud , Gharaibeh Natheer Khleaf , Bdour Wafa Nasser
Published: December 2024

This chapter reviews the integration of business process modeling (BPM) and goal-oriented modeling (GOM) in the context of dental clinic software management systems (DC-SMS), It highlights how important are test cases in guaranteeing the functionality and quality of healthcare software. The chapter looks at several GOM frameworks, including KAOS, GBRAM, and i*. It also looks at how BPM—particularly BPMN—can be used to optimize workflows in DC-SMS. The chapter aims to demonstrate how GOM and BPM can greatly improve the effectiveness and precision of test case design and system testing. It also goes over the useful advantages of this integration, such as increased software system reliability, lower testing expenses and effort, and greater support for decision-making in healthcare settings. It is demonstrated that this integration addresses specific challenges in DC-SMS, such as aligning test cases with strategic goals and business process models, thereby contributing to more effective and comprehensive system evaluations.
Impact of Climate Change on Plant Diseases
Authors: Jonathan F. T. , Mahendranathan C.
Published: December 2024

Climate change is profoundly altering the dynamics of plant diseases, with significant implications for global agriculture and ecosystem stability. This review explores how rising temperatures, shifts in precipitation patterns, and elevated atmospheric CO2 levels influence the incidence, distribution, and severity of plant diseases based on recent studies. Global temperature rise expands the geographic range of pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and oomycetes, while changes in moisture availability creates favorable conditions for both drought tolerant and water-dependent pathogens. Elevated CO2 may further affect plant-pathogen interactions by altering plant growth and resistance mechanisms. Additionally, climate-induced phenological shifts are leading to changes in the timing and frequency of disease outbreaks. Therefore, understanding these complex plant-pathogen interactions are essential for developing adaptive management strategies, importantly, breeding of climate-resilient crops, disease forecasting models, and integrated pest management practices. Proactive efforts are critical to mitigate the increasing risks of plant diseases with the rapidly changing climate, globally.
Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability Performance: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Bansal Shalki , Kaicker Nidhi
Published: December 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals have set a new global standard for sustainability, requiring significant corporate involvement through the adoption of sustainable practices. Corporate Governance (CG) is acknowledged as a crucial factor influencing Corporate Sustainability Performance (CSP). This paper aims to identify research gaps in the CG-CSP area through a systematic review of literature based on articles indexed in Scopus from 1993 to 2022. A total of ninety-four articles that examine CG as a predictor of CSP were selected and analysed using content analysis. The findings indicate that research on CG-CSP has increased in recent years, leading to the development of a conceptual framework highlighting existing research and revealing gaps in research methodologies and CG elements that influence CSP. Future studies should focus on utilising qualitative or mixed-method approaches and investigating the behavioural aspects of various corporate governance stakeholders.
Online Impulsive Buying Behaviour: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kumar Shailendra , Poudyal Ajay , Chaurasia Akash
Published: December 2024

The study aims to identify influential factors affecting online impulsive buying behaviour through a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. A total of 29 studies addressing online impulsive buying behaviour were included. The findings indicate that the majority of studies on online impulsive buying have originated in the Asian region. The influential factors identified were categorised as external (including Web Atmospherics, Online promotions, Electronic Word of Mouth, Advertisements, and CSR activities) and internal factors (comprising Cognitive and Emotional aspects). Additionally, certain moderating factors, such as Demographics and Personality, were also identified. The study suggested directions for future research, encompassing a greater focus on internal factors, including the role of negative emotions in impulsive buying and the impact of scarcity promotional tactics and gamification. These avenues offer valuable pathways for forthcoming research endeavours in this domain
Hilsen, A. I. and Olsen, D. S. The Importance and Value of Older Employees: Wise Workers in the Workplace
Authors: Dissanayake Kumudinei
Published: December 2024

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Proposed definition of leaf area index by the Committee of Earth Observation Satellites
Authors: Fernandes R. A. , Tang H. , Brown L.
Published: December 2024

Le Comité des Satellites d'Observation de la Terre (CEOS) est une Organisation Participante du Groupe des Observations de la Terre (GEO), organe intergouvernemental. Le Groupe de Travail sur l'Étalonnage et la Validation du CEOS est responsable de la définition des variables géophysiques produites par les systèmes satellites du CEOS. Ce document définit l'Indice de Surface Foliaire (LAI), y compris les abréviations recommandées, la symbolique et les unités. Les quantités associées, couramment dérivées tant par des systèmes in-situ que par télédétection, y compris les satellites du CEOS, sont également définies.
Monthly leaf area index of Canada from medium-resolution satellite imagery
Authors: Fernandes R. A. , Sun L.
Published: December 2024

L'indice de surface foliaire (ISF) quantifie la densité de la végétation indépendamment du type de couverture terrestre. L'ISF mesure la surface totale du feuillage par unité de surface terrestre. L'ISF a été identifié par le Système mondial d'observation du climat comme une variable climatique essentielle nécessaire pour la modélisation et le suivi des écosystèmes, de la météo et du climat. Ce produit comprend une couverture à l'échelle nationale (Canada) de cartes mensuelles de l'ISF maximal pendant une saison de croissance (mai-juin-juillet-août-septembre) à une résolution de 20 mètres.
Comparative assessment of diagnostic accuracy: Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test versus rapid urease test in adult patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms
Authors: Fakhry Mohamed , Abdelazeem Khaled , Abdelmeguid Mona M. , Abdelmaksoud Mahmoud A. , Abdelrazzak Emad , Abdelmola Omran M. , Salama Safwat , EL-Nasser Waleed S. , Mohamed Maha , Younes Mohamed A. , Hassan Amro M.
Published: December 2024

Background and aim

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the leading cause of human stomach infections. Accurate diagnosis is ucial for the effective management of H. pylori, leading to the eation of numerous diagnostic techniques, including both invasive and noninvasive methods.

Methods

This study thoroughly examines the diagnostic accuracy of the H. pylori Stool Antigen (HpSA) test in comparison to the rapid urease test (RUT). Background and aim HpSA test, known for being non-invasive, cost-effective, and quick, is contrasted with the fast but invasive RUT. Conducted on 100 adult patients from June to December 2022, the study utilized a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including medical history evaluations, physical exams, abdominal ultrasounds, laboratory tests, and careful stool sample collection. Additionally, all participants underwent RUT, stool antigen tests, and histopathology examinations.

Results

The findings revealed that the HpSA test identified more positive H. pylori cases (73) than the RUT (59) (P<0.01). Although RUT results closely matched histopathology outcomes, both RUT and histopathology showed greater accuracy than HpSA. Furthermore, RUT demonstrated higher sensitivity (98.2%) and accuracy (98.3%) compared with HpSA, while specificity was similar for both tests.

Conclusion

The HpSA test is a straightforward and noninvasive diagnostic method that is easy to use in laboratory settings. On the other hand, the RUT is known for its high accuracy and sensitivity. Together, these characteristics make the HpSA test a valuable alternative for diagnostic purposes.
Analysis of Meningoencephalitis Panel Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction in Patients with Suspected Central Nervous System Infection in a Tertiary Referral Center
Authors: Patil Pratik Yashavant , Gopalakrishnan Ram , Tarigopula Anil , Kumar Dorairajan Suresh , Ramasubramanian Venkatasubramanian , Premachandran Krishna Prabha , Nambi P. Senthur
Published: December 2024

Background:

The use of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the diagnosis of meningoencephalitis is increasing. We assessed the performance of meningoencephalitis panel (MEP) FilmArray in patients with suspected central nervous system (CNS) infections at our center.

Methods:

All patients who underwent multiplex PCR testing in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were included in the study. Results of routine CSF parameters along with multiplex PCR were analyzed.

Results:

Thirteen out of 89 CSF samples tested were positive by MEP FilmArray. All patients with positive PCR had abnormal CSF. Patients with suspected acute CNS infections had more positive results than chronic CNS infections (30% vs. 11%). The etiological diagnosis was possible in 12 additional patients with abnormal CSF parameters compared to conventional tests alone.

Conclusions:

Multiplex PCR is a useful add-on test for etiological diagnosis in patients suspected of acute CNS infections in the presence of abnormal CSF parameters. It also helped in antimicrobial stewardship by stopping or de-escalating of antibiotics.
Enterococcus avium Infection: Not Only for the Birds
Authors: Jana Partha Pratim , Pattanshetti Satish , Jankar Samrat , Joe Geethu , Soman Rajeev
Published: December 2024

Enterococcus avium a non faecalis-faecium enterococcus is rarely detected in humans. We report two cases of gangrenous appendicitis where surgical specimen grew E.avium. One of them had E.avium bacteremia and presented with shock. E.avium would be given significance in the clinical setting.
Pediatric progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy presenting with neuroregression in a child with newly diagnosed HIV
Authors: Keswaani Payal , Chauhan Shreya , Kumar Praveen
Published: December 2024

Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy is a rare demyelinating condition of the central nervous system that results from infection with human polyomavirus 2 commonly referred to as the John Cunningham virus (JCV). The entity has been observed in immunocompromised conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, haematological malignancies, post-transplant patients and prolonged steroid use. Although it is very well described in HIV-infected adults, paediatric cases have rarely been reported in the available literature. We report a case of a 9-year-old child who presented with fever, loose stools, abdominal distension and loss of previously acquired milestones. After extensive evaluation, the HIV serology was found to be reactive. When further investigated, the cerebrospinal fluid was found to be positive for the JCV, a finding further supported by the neuroimaging findings.