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The Influence of Religious Beliefs on Political Participation
Authors: Koralage Kaushalya , Touseef Muhammad , Begam Azeema
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to explore the influence of religious beliefs on political participation, focusing on the various ways in which faith motivates, shapes, and sometimes hinders political engagement among individuals from diverse religious backgrounds. Employing a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with 23 participants representing a broad range of religious affiliations and political ideologies. The interviews sought to uncover the nuanced relationships between participants' religious beliefs and their political participation. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, with a focus on identifying recurring themes, categories, and concepts that illustrate the intersection of religion and politics in the participants' lives. Five main themes emerged from the analysis: Religious Motivations for Political Participation, Barriers to Political Participation, Influence of Religious Leaders, Community Engagement and Solidarity, and Impact of Religious Beliefs on Policy Preferences. These themes encompassed various categories and concepts, highlighting the multifaceted ways in which religious beliefs influence political actions. Key findings include the role of religious teachings and leaders in guiding political engagement, the impact of faith-based activism and community projects on societal issues, and the ways in which religious convictions shape policy preferences. The study underscores the significant and complex role of religious beliefs in political participation. It reveals that religious motivations for political engagement are deeply intertwined with personal faith, societal influences, and the actions of religious leaders. However, barriers such as perceived political efficacy and discrimination can hinder this engagement. The findings suggest a need for further exploration into the dynamic interplay between faith and politics, particularly in the context of increasing political polarization and evolving religious landscapes.
Digital Governance: Citizen Perceptions and Expectations of Online Public Services
Authors: Indama Vanessa
Published: April 2024

This study aims to explore citizen perceptions and expectations of online public services within the context of digital governance. It seeks to identify the key factors that influence user satisfaction and trust in digital public services, thereby providing insights into how these services can be optimized to meet the evolving needs of the public. Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with 28 participants, selected through purposive sampling to ensure diversity in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and digital literacy levels. The interviews focused on participants' experiences and expectations regarding digital governance. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis to achieve theoretical saturation, identifying recurring themes and concepts related to digital public services. The analysis revealed four main themes: Access and Usability, Service Quality, Citizen Engagement, and Policy and Regulation. Within these themes, several categories and concepts were identified, including digital literacy, platform accessibility, service availability, user support, efficiency and speed, reliability, personalization, transparency, feedback and improvement, communication channels, participation opportunities, education and awareness, digital inclusion policies, data governance, e-government strategies, and cybersecurity measures. The study concludes that citizens' perceptions and expectations of online public services are shaped by a complex interplay of factors related to access, service quality, engagement, and regulatory policies. To enhance the effectiveness and equity of digital public services, it is imperative for policymakers and practitioners to adopt a citizen-centric approach that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, engagement, and ethical considerations.
MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME OF RADIOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER : A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Angeline Wiedya Kristianti , Hartanto Felix
Published: April 2024

Background: A key component of breast cancer treatment is breast irradiation therapy, which provides the best control and precision. Fractionated whole-breast irradiation, or WBI, is the recommended approach for best outcomes. The goal of this study is to conduct a thorough evaluation of the literature from the previous ten years about the administration and results of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Methods: Using the PRISMA 2020 principles, this systematic review concentrated on full-text English literature that was published between 2014 and 2024. Submissions without a DOI, editorials, and review papers from the same publication were not taken into consideration. Online resources like ScienceDirect, SagePub, and PubMed were used to compile the literature. Result: More than 100,000 papers were first obtained by our research team from reliable sources like Science Direct, PubMed, and SagePub. Only six publications were found to be directly relevant to our ongoing systematic review using a rigorous three-level screening approach. These articles were then chosen for additional examination by in-depth full-text reading. Conclusion: An essential component of breast cancer treatment is adjuvant radiation, which eliminates any remaining cancer in the surgery room and surrounding satellites. Shorter courses are preferred for patients with localized breast cancer to preserve early-stage illness and manage tumors.
Harmony in Agriculture: Integrating Horticulture and Fish Farming for Sustainability
Authors: Afiya R.S
Published: April 2024

Integrated fish horticulture farming maximizes resource utilization by repurposing waste into valuable products. It involves cultivating fruits, vegetables, and flowers alongside fish ponds. Given the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables, especially in India where daily intake goals are emphasized, integrating fish and horticulture could address the challenges faced by the majority of small-scale farmers. By diversifying crops and optimizing water use, this approach boosts production, nutrition, profits, and rural employment. Farmers prioritize sustainable input supply and efficient site design for successful implementation. This model not only enhances sustainability but also allows farmers to produce nutrient-rich goods, reduce costs, and increase yields per unit area. Horticultural crop production, aquaculture, and livestock farming are recognized as financially rewarding sectors, driven by consumer demand for healthy diets. Focusing on these sectors aligns with the Prime Minister's objective of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
Advances in Melatonin Research – A Review
Authors: Jumnake A. R. , Patodkar V. R. , Gavali N. E. , Sardar V. M. , Mehere P. V.
Published: April 2024

The chemical known as melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is widely dispersed and very versatile in its functional aspects. The processes involving the retina and biological clock that regulate the pineal gland's circadian melatonin production are quickly being discovered, and the mechanisms governing its synthesis within the gland have been thoroughly studied. According to the research, melatonin, both endogenous and exogenous, plays a significant role in promoting physiological and molecular adaptations in domestic animals and wildlife. Seasonally polyestrous animals have been the subject of substantial melatonin research. Herds of animals housed in photoperiodic aberrations have their circannual cycles corrected by supplementation procedures. One of its defining characteristics is the range of techniques melatonin uses to alter cell physiology and molecular biology. However, the antioxidant and immunostimulatory properties of melatonin may be able to mitigate these effects. During their production cycle, livestock undergo several metabolic and physiological adaptation processes that may impair their immune system and result in chronic sickness, weight loss, or decreased productivity. Melatonin has an impact on the heart and blood vessels. It can vasodilate or vasoconstrictor numerous systemic arteries, depending on the kind and location of its receptors. This modulates the animal's total nutrient partitioning through vascular resistance. The physiological, cellular, and molecular impacts of melatonin on the well-being and illnesses of domesticated food animals are the main topics of this review, along with recent developments in the subject.
Delving into the Ebb and Flow: India's Shrimp Production and Export Dynamics
Authors: Kumar Niraj
Published: April 2024

The fisheries sector in India, particularly shrimp farming, is pivotal for economic growth, employing over 7 million people. However, the industry faces challenges from infectious diseases, incurring significant economic losses globally. Despite this, recent advancements in farming techniques and technology have propelled the Indian shrimp industry's productivity, quality, and global competitiveness. The market reached $7.3 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 11%, reaching $14 billion by 2028. Black tiger shrimp production declined due to disease issues, with a shift to Pacific white-leg shrimp, preferred for its resilience and productivity. Scampi production has surged, showing substantial growth potential. India, the world's fourthlargest seafood exporter, witnesses a steady increase in frozen shrimp exports, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. The sector's positive outlook is driven by increasing domestic and international demand, favourable geographical conditions, and a shift towards value-added shrimp products.
Adverse Effects of Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitors in Chronic Liver Disease Patients – A Preliminary Article Review
Authors:   Division of Gastroenterohepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo General Academic Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, Maimunah Ummi , Kurniawan Andreas Agung ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo General Academic Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, Palayukan Andrio ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo General Academic Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed medications for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease. Despite their efficacy, concerns have emerged regarding their potential adverse effects, particularly in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). CLD patients often experience gastrointestinal symptoms and may be prescribed PPIs, but the impact of PPI use on liver function and disease progression remains uncertain. Scope: This study aims to evaluate the adverse effects of PPIs on CLD patients through a review of available literature. The scope encompasses a review of studies examining the association between PPI use and liver-related outcomes, including hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic decompensation, liver cirrhosis progression, and mortality, among CLD patients. Method: A scoping review of relevant literature were conducted to identify studies investigating the adverse effects of PPIs in CLD patients. Databases including PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for articles published up to January, 1 2023. Eligible studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria. Results: The review identified 27 studies meeting the inclusion criteria, comprising observational studies and meta-analysis. The review revealed a significant association between PPI use and adverse liver outcomes in CLD patients. Specifically, PPI use was associated with increased risk of SBP based on studies reviewed, while other complications remained inconclusive. Conclusion: The findings suggest that PPI use may have detrimental effects on disease progression in CLD patients, Long-term use of PPIs can lead to higher risk of SBP in CLD patients. Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing PPIs to this vulnerable population and consider alternative treatment options or minimize PPI use to mitigate potential adverse outcomes. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, confirm the effect of PPIs toward other complications of CLD and establish guidelines for PPI use in CLD patients.
Estrategias efectivas para fortalecer las competencias lingüísticas en inglés: lectura, escritura, audición y expresión oral
Authors: Moreira Pérez Renner Willy , Palma Cedeño María Antonieta , Cedeño Menéndez Roly Steeven , Ponce Anchundia Luis Stiven
Published: April 2024

En el mundo globalizado actual, dominar el idioma inglés es esencial para el éxito académico y profesional. La investigación tiene como objetivo brindar estrategias prácticas y efectivas para fortalecer las cuatro habilidades lingüísticas básicas en inglés: lectura, escritura, audición y expresión oral. La metodología propuesta combina técnicas comprobadas de enseñanza de idiomas con recursos modernos y actividades motivadoras. En cuanto a la lectura, se explorarán estrategias para mejorar la comprensión, ampliar el vocabulario y disfrutar de diversos géneros literarios. Para la escritura, se cubrirá el proceso completo, desde la preescritura hasta la edición, junto con reglas gramaticales y ortográficas clave. En el área de audición, se brindan consejos para entrenar la comprensión auditiva mediante recursos audiovisuales atractivos y técnicas para identificar acentos e idiomas informales. Finalmente, para la expresión oral, se abordan temas como la fluidez, la pronunciación clara y actividades prácticas como debates, presentaciones y juegos de roles para superar la ansiedad al hablar en público. Los resultados esperados incluyen un dominio sólido de estas habilidades lingüísticas, lo que conduce a una comunicación efectiva en inglés en diversos contextos. En conclusión, esta investigación sirve como una guía integral para estudiantes, profesionales y cualquier persona que desee mejorar significativamente sus competencias en el idioma inglés.
Hepatitis B Prevalence and Risk Factors in Foreign-Born Asians and Pacific Islanders at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Hawai‘i, 2015-2020 Yash V
Authors: Vyas Yash , C. Tsai Naoky , R. Katz Alan , Pham Thaddeus
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection in foreign-born Asians and Pacific Islanders at Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and to assess the association between both chronic and resolved hepatitis B infection and risk factors such as household exposure to hepatitis B virus and geographic location of birthplace. The study involved cross-sectional data from 997 participants who accessed medical services at Kalihi-Palama Health Center between September 2015 and July 2020. The prevalence of chronic hepatitis B was 10.7%. On multivariable logistic regression analysis, the adjusted prevalence odds ratio of chronic hepatitis B infection was 3.3 times greater (95% confidence interval: 1.1, 9.2) for those who reported household contact with a person with hepatitis B infection than those who reported no such contact. No association was found with place of birth in this study population. Age was a significant predictor of chronic hepatitis B, with participants between 35-44 years of age having the highest prevalence. Age was also a significant predictor of resolved hepatitis B infection, with participants 65 years of age or older having the highest prevalence. These findings emphasize the need for targeted screening and appropriate follow-up—including vaccination or treatment—in this at-risk population.
Paraneoplastic Hyperthyroidism Secondary to a ChemotherapyInduced Surge in β-hCG in a Patient with Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor
Authors: A. Erol Lindsay , P. Layman Clifton
Published: April 2024

Thyrotoxicosis as the presenting syndrome of an underlying β-hCG-secreting malignancy is well described. It has been previously theorized, but not reported, that the surge of β-hCG secondary to chemotherapy induction may inadvertently trigger thyrotoxicosis. After thorough review, this is the first documented case of such event in peer-reviewed medical literature published in the English language. This is a case of a 21-year-old male with stage IIIc non-seminomatous germ cell tumor who developed paraneoplastic hyperthyroidism within 4 days of the first cycle of chemotherapy. Management considerations are suggested based on this case and review of the literature.
Disease-reducing Effect of Calcium Salts Against Postharvest Diseases of Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Carabao) Fruits
Authors:   National Crop Protection Center, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines, Montecalvo Melissa , Mendoza Mary Joy , Dalisay Teresita ,   Institute of Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
Published: April 2024

Mango fruits (Mangifera indica L. cv. Carabao) are susceptible to fungal infection, resulting in postharvest diseases. Chemical pesticides are used for disease management but may have a health impact and are costly. Therefore, alternatives to chemical control are necessary to minimize health risks and losses due to postharvest diseases. This research presented the disease-reducing effect of calcium salts, calcium chloride (CaCl2) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3), against mango stem end rot (SER) (sometimes caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae) and anthracnose (caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides sensu lato). In in vitro assays, mycelial growth of both pathogens was significantly reduced with increasing CaCl2 and CaCO3 concentrations. Spore germination of L. theobromae was significantly decreased by calcium salts. In contrast to CaCO3, higher CaCl2 concentrations stimulated spore germination of C. gloeosporioides. SER infection was higher than anthracnose during the dry season while anthracnose was higher during the wet season. Calcium salts reduced SER infection 7 d after treatment (DAT) in both dry and wet seasons. However, they were ineffective against the disease at 10 DAT when mango fruits were produced during the wet season. Treatments with 1 and 5 % CaCl2 and 1, 3, and 5 % CaCO3 provided a similar degree of control as the hot water treatment (HWT; 10 min dip at 55°C). HWT also delayed symptom development. The treatments did not affect fruit ripening and slightly prolonged saleable life. Further studies must be done on the benefits of calcium salts as postharvest disease management for mango.
Allelopathy of Faba Bean Cover Crop to Durum Wheat Under a Semi-Arid Environment
Authors:   Laboratory of Support for the Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in the North West Region (LR14AGR04), Laboratory of Cereal Crop Physiology, Higher School of Agriculture of Kef, 7119 Boulifa, El Kef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia, Oueslati Oussama , Zammali Arwa , Hamdi Raed , Dhahri Ahlem , Melliti Chaima , Hammouda Moncef Ben , Kremer Robert ,   School of Natural Resources and Division of Plant Science & Technology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65203 USA
Published: April 2024

Problems facing farmers practicing conservation agriculture in the semi-arid zone of Tunisia include appropriate cover crop selection, management of allelopathic effects affecting subsequent crop performance, and influence of seasonal variation on allelopathy expression. Allelopathy expressed by faba bean (Vicia faba L.) toward durum wheat [Triticum turgidum ssp. durum (Desf.) Husn.] was studied using bioassays during three growing seasons. The role of phenols in the expression of such potential was also investigated. Analyses of plant samples at three phenological stages (flowering, fruiting, senescence) revealed that leaves were most inhibitory. Allelopathic potential differed among plant components and phenological stages, with the greatest inhibitory effects occurring at senescence (49%). Inhibition varied across growing seasons, suggesting an environmental impact linked to inter-monthly water-balance variability. Inter-monthly rainfall appeared to be negatively related to the intensity of the allelopathic potential. The total phenolic content varied among plant components, phenological stages, and growing seasons, and the results implied that climatic variation may impact phenol accumulation in plant tissues. Total phenolics content of roots and stems significantly (p = 0.003 and 0.03, respectively) contributed to faba bean allelopathy. Use of faba bean as a cover crop preceding durum wheat carries a risk of allelopathic effects, which could negatively impact grain yield. Understanding the allelopathy of faba bean as a cover crop is critical for efficient management of residues under conservation agriculture.
Alternate Day Feeding as a Cost-effective Strategy for Tank Culture of the Pacific Shortfin Eel Anguilla bicolor pacifica
Authors:   Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Binangonan Freshwater Station, Binangonan, Rizal 1940, Philippines, Aya Frolan , Unida John Carlo , Romana-Eguia Maria Rowena , Salayo Nerissa ,   Biology Department, College of Science, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila 0922, Philippines,   Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Tigbauan Main Station, Tigbauan, Iloilo 5021, Philippines
Published: April 2024

There is a growing interest in the aquaculture of tropical anguillid eels as an export commodity. However, studies on feeding strategies, and the present demand to reduce feed costs need to be addressed to ensure the economic viability of eel farming. In this study, the effects of daily (DF) and alternate day (ADF) feeding on growth, feed utilization, body composition, blood chemistry, liver and intestinal morphology, and economic viability in the Pacific shortfin eel Anguilla bicolor pacifica were examined. Each feeding group of 30 elvers (166.25 ± 16.23 g mean initial wt) were randomly stocked in triplicate 4 m3 outdoor concrete tanks. These were fed for 155 d with formulated eel powder diet (49.77% crude protein; 10.21% crude lipid) made into a paste. Growth and survival were not significantly different between the two feeding groups. However, feed efficiency was improved in the ADF group, with significantly higher protein efficiency ratio (0.63) than in the DF group (0.39). Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was lower in ADF (3.85) than in the DF group (6.44), resulting in a 40% reduction in total feed consumption. Biometric indices, body proximate composition, and blood chemistry were not significantly affected. Likewise, liver and intestinal morphology showed no apparent alterations between groups. Partial costs-and-returns analysis showed that ADF yielded higher net profit and profit index. These results suggest that feeding on alternate days promote compensatory growth, better feed utilization, and normal physiological condition of A. bicolor pacifica, and reduce feed cost in the rearing process. Therefore, alternate day feeding should be promoted as a sound feed management strategy in the tank culture of tropical anguillid eels.
John Basil Hennessy AO
Authors: Hennessy Linda
Published: April 2024

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MENGANALISA SISTEM SEDIAAN TRADISIONAL DENGAN SISTEM JUST IN TIME DAN THEORY OF CONSTRAINT: STUDI KASUS PADA CV BERKAT ASIA YANG MEMILIH MENGGUNAKAN SISTEM JUST IN TIME
Authors: Oktadyahtul Asbi Suci , Abdullah Rudi
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa sistem atau metode sediaan tradisional dengan sistem just in time dan theory of constraints di suatu perusahaan persekutuan komanditer yaitu CV Berkat Asia. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Penelitian ini menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan fenomena penerapan metode tertentu dalam perhitungan harga pokok produksi. Berdasarkan informasi dari data yang diketahui bahwa dalam proses pengelolaan bahan baku CV Berkat Asia biaya pemesanan dan pengiriman bahan baku mencapai Rp 2.000.000/Bln, biaya penyimpanan Rp 1.000.000/Bln, Dengan menggunakan just in time maka pemesanan bahan baku dilakukan lebih sering yaitu 5 kali pemesanan per bulannya dengan jumlah hari kerja selama 1 tahun hanya 10 bulan, dengan 26 hari kerja setiap bulannya. Sebagai industri manufaktur yang masih dalam proses pengembangan maka diperlukan berbagai penerapan metode perhitungan biaya produksi untuk menemukan metode mana yang paling sesuai dengan aktivitas perusahaan, maka dari itu CV Berkat Asia memilih untuk menggunakan metode just in time.
Features of initiation of reactions in a flat layer located on a substrate by a mobile energy source
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science SB RAS, Knyazeva Anna G. , Kryukova Olga N. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science SB RAS
Published: April 2024

In the conditions of the surface treatment of materials and coating application using mixtures of powders (metals, metals and nonmetals, metals and oxides) capable of chemical interactions, problems similar to those of solid-phase combustion theory arise. Currently available publications, which confirm the fact of the reactions, are limited to the analysis of the obtained structures, mechanical properties and the statement of the presence of certain compounds and phases. We present the reduced models for the synthesis of composites on a planar substrate allowing us to analyze qualitative effects. The first model is one-dimensional with a total reaction. The second model corresponds to the synthesis of a matrix-inclusion-type composite. The process is assumed to be driven by a moving heat source. Both models take into account the properties of the substrate. The transition to dimensionless variables reveals both the parameters characteristic of macrokinetics and the parameters typical for modern material synthesis technologies. The numerical solution shows that in the presence of a mobile heat source the reaction zone is sufficiently wide, and the temperature dynamics in general is dissimilar to that of combustion processes. It is shown that there is a parameter region in which partial transformation is observed. Two characteristics of the synthesis process have been determined - the time of the reaction initiation and the time of half-transformation (for a sample of finite size). Taking into account detailed kinetics, similar studies allow us to predict the qualitative composition of synthesis products when changing the conditions and initial composition of powder mixtures.
La métaphore de la mâchoire d’âne chez saint Pierre Damien. Une odologie spirituelle
Authors: Turpin Pascaline
Published: April 2024

Pierre Damien transpose le récit de l’épisode du combat de Samson contre les Philistins dans le domaine de la vie spirituelle. La « mâchoire d’âne » devient chez lui la métaphore de la « simplicité » opposée à la raison dialecticienne. L’imitation de l’âne, animal humble, est présentée comme la voie d’union à Dieu, inaccessible à la logique sophistiquée. Damien invite à une conversion qui passe par un étrange « devenir-animal » de la pensée. Le contraste antique entre les piscatores et les philosophi est illustré par un bestiaire (lion, anthalope, serpent, colombe, brebis) porteur du souffle d’une version inattendue de l’intelligence marquée par la vie affective.
Métaphore et métamorphose de soi au Moyen Âge. L’Inflammatorium poenitentiae, un exercice spirituel cistercien
Authors: Coste Florent
Published: April 2024

L’Inflammatorium poenitentiae est une oeuvre brève qui propose à son lecteur de lutter contre l’extinction de la pénitence et la torpeur acédique par une stimulation de l’imagination et du désir de paradis. Il met en oeuvre une stratégie de captation et de canalisation de l’attention propre à exercer les facultés de concentration et de focalisation qu’appelle toute pratique ascétique. Elle fait travailler l’esprit (l’homme intérieur) par de pieuses oraisons, de la même manière que la journée du moine (l’homme extérieur) se plie au rythme rigoureux du travail et de saines actions. L’édification, au sens littéral, du monde de l’Inflammatorium poenitentiae est ainsi une exemplification métaphorique de l’édification morale à laquelle accède celui qui le lit.
Le rôle spirituel de la métaphore dans les Balades de moralité d’Eustache Deschamps
Authors: Dauphant Clotilde
Published: April 2024

Les Balades de moralité d’Eustache Deschamps présentent un itinéraire spirituel à travers trois cents poèmes aux thématiques variées. Au cours de son cheminement moral, le lecteur est encouragé par deux types d’images qui touchent facilement son imagination et son émotion : d’un côté des tableaux pittoresques, sous forme d’allégories morales ou de fables, de l’autre des détails visuels, apportés par des métaphores lexicalisées ou traditionnelles. D’autres métaphores plus nouvelles, revitalisées par la référence à la vie personnelle de l’auteur ou par l’intertextualité, exigent davantage un effort de visualisation, de mémorisation et de compréhension. L’efficacité du projet esthétique et moral de Deschamps repose sur la réception de son livre : c’est au lecteur de choisir la conversion qui lui est proposée.
In hortis doctrinalis pietatis. La métaphore du jardin dans le commentaire sur le Cantique des Cantiques de Jean Gerson (1429)
Authors: Fabre Isabelle
Published: April 2024

Jean Gerson propose un commentaire du Cantique des Cantiques qui permet au lecteur de goûter, en cette vie déjà, l’amor fruitivus. L’image du jardin spirituel, dans lequel l’époux et l’épouse échangent leurs chants, est le cadre favorable au déploiement de la métaphore agricole. L’alternance des saisons, où le temps de la « germination » succède au « dégel », permet de mettre en relief un travail spirituel évoqué par la « taille » ou l’« émondage » des « rameaux superflus ». A cette voie purgative succède une voie illuminative où le jardin clos est décrit comme un « lieu de plaisance » caractérisé par la beauté et la senteur. Fleurs et fruits renvoient à la fertilité des vertus. Mais, par-delà cette « fructification » spirituelle, la poly-référentialité de la métaphore permet à Gerson une progression anagogique. Avec la voie unitive, le jardin se présente enfin comme le lieu de retraite secrète, tel « le creux du rocher », où les amants échangent leur baiser à l’abri des regards indiscrets.
Siegfried Kracauer et la théorie du roman (policier)
Authors: Cohen-Halimi Michèle
Published: April 2024

Cette étude tente de montrer que l’essai philosophique de Siegfried Kracauer intitulé Le Roman policier doit être lu comme un prolongement de La Théorie du roman de Georg Lukács, qui fait apparaître les formes littéraires de l’épopée, puis du roman, comme des expressions du monde social et de ses transformations. Si, pour Lukács, le roman témoigne de l’atomisation du monde moderne et de l’esseulement des individus qui y vivent, Kracauer montre combien le succès populaire de la forme littéraire récente du roman policier peut se lire comme le symptôme aggravé du diagnostic lukácsien.
The Man Who Was Thursday : autopsie d’une énigme
Authors: Arnautou Charlotte
Published: April 2024

Publié en 1908, The Man Who Was Thursday de G. K. Chesterton est un classique de la fiction de détection britannique, mais un classique hermétique. Quoiqu’il offre à ses lecteurs une aventure palpitante et réjouissante, il les déroute aussi par ses dialogues fiévreux, ses messages cryptiques et ses allusions à des problèmes philosophiques abscons culminant dans le dénouement (ou plutôt dans son absence), et laissant à de nombreux lecteurs l’impression que l’énigme qui vient de leur être exposée n’a pas de solution, ou du moins qu’elle ne leur a pas été donnée. Ainsi la question de savoir qui est Sunday demeure entière. Selon Chesterton, Thursday est un « cauchemar métaphysique », une énigme en forme de roman policier. Pour mieux circonscrire et comprendre l’hermétisme de Thursday, cet article propose de l’envisager non pas comme une parabole religieuse ou comme un manifeste politique, mais comme un dragon. Thursday est un Bildungsroman intellectuel offrant une expérience initiatique de notre relation à la vérité. De même que le dragon sert de véhicule pour figurer la peur dans l’ontologie monastique médiévale, Thursday est une tentative de donner une forme fictionnelle à une quête intellectuelle cherchant à connaître les choses en tant que ce qu’elles sont et non en tant que ce qu’elles semblent.
‘Pretext for Something Deeper’: Ellery Queen and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Authors: Bray Suzanne
Published: April 2024

Although many critics have written about the religious aspects of detective fiction, these essays have usually discussed Christian authors. Studies about the American-Jewish composite author Ellery Queen mainly concentrate on the logical nature of his novels, his famous ‘Challenge to the Reader’ or the intricacies of literary collaboration. The two main Queen authors were known to be not very religious Jews and their detective protagonist is described as an agnostic. However, Manfred Lee’s writer’s block in the early 1960s led to And on the Eighth Day (1964) being written by the devout, former Talmudic scholar Avram Davidson from a lengthy outline by Frederic Dannay, who had been intrigued by Edmund Wilson’s articles in The New Yorker on the Dead Sea Scrolls. The result is a numinous narrative with biblical and metaphysical overtones, set in a community with many similarities to the one in Qumran in the century before the Christian era. The novel is what Anthony Boucher calls ‘not a mystery but a Mystery’, a tale which is religious without being explicitly connected to any one religion, but which contains echoes of many belief systems and philosophies and asks some profound ethical questions. Few of the plot elements in And on the Eighth Day are new. Most of the devices and many of the themes may be found in the Queen corpus from previous decades. However, the writing with its biblical language and cosmic uncertainty, rooted in the protagonist’s mental state due to burnout, strikes a new note. Dannay and Davidson combined to create a crime novel where the identity of the criminal is far from the most important issue facing the detective and which, while some critics remain sceptical, may be described as a work of great power and imagination with tragic and uplifting elements.
Trouble dans l’enquête : sur la piste d’un vertige métaphysique dans le roman policier
Authors: Meyer-Bolzinger Dominique
Published: April 2024

On peut tout aussi bien affirmer que tous les romans policiers sont métaphysiques ou que ce prétendu nouveau genre n’existe pas. Mais l’hésitation épistémologique comme l’incertitude ontologique sont inhérentes à l’enquête et peuvent provoquer, chez le lecteur, un vertige métaphysique. Alors que les questions de mémoire dominent dans les récits d’enquête contemporains, policiers ou non, on y reconnaît une métaphysique de la trace, où celle-ci n’est plus seulement à lire mais à préserver, voire à fabriquer.
Crime and Metaphysics
Authors: Freeling Nicolas
Published: April 2024

This text is the opening essay of Nicolas Freeling’s Criminal Convictions: Errant Essays on Perpetrators of Literary License, a collection of literary pieces on ‘the best literary masters of crime fiction’ of the 19th and 20th centuries: Stendhal, Charles Dickens, Joseph Conrad, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, Raymond Chandler, Dorothy L. Sayers and Georges Simenon have been among the writers to influence the work and imagination of the British crime novelist. In this erudite and darkly humorous essay, entitled ‘Crime and Metaphysics’ (originally published by Peter Owen publishers in 1994 and reprinted here by courtesy of The Peters Fraser and Dunlop Group Ltd), Freeling offers insightful comments on the difficulty posed by these two key terms to the human mind and reflects on the ways that art can be a window onto the metaphysical world.
Global Warming and Parasitic Infection in Urban Communities: A Systematic Review
Authors: Pankao Viriya , Chantree Pathanin , Martviset Pongsakorn
Published: April 2024

Global climate change is an important global issue; it influences not only the environment but also human health. Parasitic infection is one of the most recognized infectious diseases generally observed in rural areas of developing countries in tropical and subtropical zones of all continents. Interestingly, there are few reports on parasitic infections in the temperate zone; however, climate change provides a wide warming area optimal for the survival of several parasites. This situation leads to the spread of parasitic pathogens and their vectors in other zones around the world that they lack access to optimal healthcare. Moreover, the urban community shares a lot of the population in several developed and developing countries, which generally have a better sanitary system when compared with rural areas. Furthermore, there could have been a slight chance of parasitic infections in the past in these urban communities. For several reasons, the association between climate change and parasitic infection in urban areas has caught research interest. Hence, this systematic review proves the increased prevalence of parasitic infections in urban areas worldwide in the last decade. The most prevalent parasites were vector-borne parasites, which directly suggests their relationship with climate change. Our findings can benefit healthcare providers and governors who must address this situation. In conclusion, parasitic infections in urban areas should be an increasing concern given their increased likelihood because of climate change.
The Impact of Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning on Organizational Performance in Selected Knowledge Management and Learning Intensive Organizations in Lebanon
Authors:   , Khederlarian Maria Zadour
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of knowledge management and organizational learning practices on organizational performance. Moreover, this study aimed to show whether knowledge management and organizational learning practices differed between higher-rated and lower-rated organizations and among five selected industries. An empirical study was performed using a survey questionnaire, which was distributed to 130 organizations in the five industries. The sample included 36 higher-rated organizations and 94 lower-rated organizations. The listing of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon was used for the rating of the organizations. Out of 130 questionnaires, 102 were returned and were usable, reflecting a response rate of 78%. Descriptive statistics were conducted followed by Reliability Test, Factor analysis, Multiple Regression with Stepwise method, Independent Sample T-Test and One-Way Anova. Empirical evidence from this study showed that a number of knowledge management and organizational learning practices has a statistically significant positive relationship with different aspects of organizational performance: organizational effectiveness and efficiency, vii innovation, customer satisfaction, employee motivation and satisfaction, workforce flexibility, and breakdown of communication barriers. Moreover, the study revealed that most of the practices that impact organizational performance differ in higher-rated and lower-rated organizations, as a result of which higher-rated organizations have increased organizational effectiveness and efficiency, enhanced innovation, increased workforce flexibility and less communication barriers than lower-rated organizations. Finally, the study revealed that the average knowledge management and organizational learning practices, as well as the average organizational performance, does not differ among the five selected industries. The study recommended to the managers of organizations in Lebanon to better manage knowledge and encourage knowledge sharing, to empower employees, and nurture a learning culture where trust and transparency prevail.
Sæt fokus på jødekonspirationsteorier i kanonpunktet om Holocaust
Authors: Peters Rikke Alberg
Published: April 2024

Som en del af regeringens handlingsplan mod antisemitisme ser det ud til, at Holocaust og andre folkedrab formentlig vil blive et nyt kernepunkt eller kernestofområde. I denne artikel er der fokus på, hvordan lærere kan gribe Holocaust an i historieundervisningen. RADAR-artiklen er skrevet af Rikke Alberg Peters, lektor og ph.d. ved HistorieLab og UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole.
Kan man lære historie af en TV-julekalender?
Authors: Brunbech Peter Yding
Published: April 2024

Historien har for alvor gjort sit indtog og bidt sig fast i vores årlige julekalendere som fortælleform. Især julekalenderen ”Tidsrejsen” formår at vække historien til live som en bro mellem fortid, nutid og fremtid som illustration på, hvordan vores handlinger er med til at forme vores fremtid.
Hvorfor dette indhold i historieundervisningen?
Authors: Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Artiklen drøfter bl.a. hvorfor der så stor indholdsmæssig sammenfald mellem årsplaner i skolefaget, hvorfor klassetrinsfastlagt kronologi fortsat er et vigtigt organiseringsprincip, samt kriterier for valg og fravalg af indhold i faget.
Design din elevsamtale så der opstår historisk læring
Authors: Ebbensgaard Aase Bitsch
Published: April 2024

Skal historiedidaktikken udvikles, har både forskere og lærere brug for at kende eleverne godt fx ved at interviewe elever om deres oplevelser med historie og fortidsfortællinger.
I historie lærer vi om fortiden!
Authors: Knudsen Heidi Eskelund , Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

En central opgave for HistorieLab er at medvirke til at styrke undervisningen i historie og andre kulturfag. For at indkredse fagets behov for historiedidaktiske tiltag, udviklings- og forskningsprojekter iværksatte HistorieLab i foråret 2015 derfor undersøgelsen Historiefaget i fokus – dokumentationsindsatsen.
Hvad er der sket med kanonen?
Authors: Brunbech Peter Yding , Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Virker den eller er den kørt ud på et sidespor? Indførelsen af en kanon i historie med læreplanen Fælles Mål 2009 var noget helt nyt, og både før og siden har det hensigtsmæssige i en sådan kanon været genstand for ofte hidsige diskussioner blandt historikere og historiedidaktikere.
Har læreplanen stadig minimal betydning?
Authors: Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Undervisningsministeriets læreplaner for skolens fag er centrale styredokumenter, der fastlægger formål og rammesætter indhold og form for undervisningen. Men hvilken betydning har de i praksis?
Læreplaner er mest for nyuddannede
Authors: Knudsen Heidi Eskelund
Published: April 2024

Det er ikke ualmindeligt, at historielærere med flere års erfaring ikke mere tager det med læreplaner så tungt. Men hvad sker der med didaktikken, hvis læreplanen gradvist tages mindre og mindre alvorligt i historielærerens arbejde?
Fortid kontra Historie
Authors: Knudsen Heidi Eskelund
Published: April 2024

Ordet ’historie’ bruges med mange forskellige betydninger, når man interviewer lærere og elever om historiefaget og lytter til, hvad de siger undervejs i undervisningen. Spørgsmålet er, hvad det i praksis gør ved faget, at dets hovedbegreb, historie, tillægges flere forskellige betydninger.
Selvvalgte problemstillinger og kildebank
Authors: Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Hvordan tricker du dine elever til at arbejde problemorienteret? I efteråret 2016 iværksætter HistorieLab et udviklings- og aktionsforskningsprojekt, hvis mål er at formulere didaktikker og finde metoder, som muliggør en mere elevstyret og problemorienteret undervisning i faget.
Historien på skærmen II - Matador
Authors: Brunbech Peter Yding
Published: April 2024

Det er umuligt at komme uden om: Når det kommer til dansk historie på film og TV, står intet over og intet ved siden af Lise Nørgaards købstadsepos om provinsdanmark i årerne 1929 – 1947. Seriens påvirkning af vores historieopfattelse er så stærk, at det er lige før, Matador er Danmarks historie i 1930’erne.
Først skal man få øje på hinanden - nye læringsrum gennem samarbejde
Authors: Olesen Marie Bonde , Jakobsen Ida Skytte
Published: April 2024

De ligger derude, den lille skole og det lokale museum, men for at kunne lave noget sammen, må de først få øje på hinanden. Denne artikel fortæller om et pilotprojekt, som i udgangspunktet gerne ville undersøge museets muligheder for at fremme inklusion, men som endte med at skolen og museet fik øje på hinanden.
Er der i dag en historiebrugsdidaktik i folkeskolen – og hvordan ser den i givet fald ud?
Authors: Christensen Rune
Published: April 2024

Der er efterhånden gået over tre år, siden Forenklede Fælles Mål i 2014 gjorde historiebrug til et helt centralt omdrejningspunkt for historiefaget i den danske folkeskole. Denne artikel zoomer ind på de muligheder og faldgruber, der har vist sig, når historiebrugsbegrebet skal konkretiseres og omdannes til fagdidaktisk virkelighed. Forfatteren forsøger ved hjælp af en mindre, lokal undersøgelse at undersøge, hvor langt vi er kommet med at etablere en egentlig historiebrugsdidaktik i folkeskolen.
6. klasses arbejde med historiebrug
Authors: Jensen Margit Eva , Østergaard Mike Friis
Published: April 2024

Undervisning i historiebrug kan lykkes, når eleverne selv har været historiebrugere ved at konstruere historiske fortællinger med henblik på at få indsigt i fortiden og derpå laver kritiske undersøgelser af andre historiebrugeres fortællinger. Forfatterne foreslår, at historielæreren går induktivt til værks og tager sit udgangspunkt i de læremidler i bredeste forstand, som eleverne har arbejdet med. Læs mere i artiklen.
Kan spillefilm bruges som kilder i historie?
Authors: Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Historiske spillefilm og tv-serier påvirker elevers opfattelser af fortiden og historiske bevidsthed i langt højere grad end de didaktiske læremidler, der anvendes i faget. Derfor er det relevant, at eleverne styrker deres forudsætninger for at bruge spillefilm som kilder i undervisningen. Artiklen diskuterer spillefilm som læremiddel i faget.
Køn og seksualitet som emne i historie?
Authors: Poulsen Jens Aage , Sørensen Christina Louise
Published: April 2024

Opfattelser og spørgsmål, der knytter sig til køn og seksualitet, er væsentlige for hver enkelt af os og for samfundet som sådan. Forståelser af og holdninger til dette emne er påvirket af de samfundsmæssige og kulturelle forandringer, der er sket i tidens løb. Dette giver artiklen eksempler på. Den begrunder også, hvorfor aspekter og problemstillinger om køn og seksualitet er et relevant emne i historieundervisningen. Til sidst præsenteres det problemorienterede kildebaserede forløb ”Kærlighed, køn og seksualitet”, der er tilgængelig i HistorieLabs kildebank.
Kunstformidling i småbørnshøjde – et favntag med uforudsigeligheden
Authors: Austring Bennyé D. , Thers Charlotte Schultz , Hoffmann Martin , Hansen Nils Falk
Published: April 2024

I regi af HistorieLab – Nationalt Videncenter for Historie- og Kulturarvsformidling gennemførte forfatterne i 2018 udviklingsprojektet ”Børn, Kultur og Lærende Partnerskaber” i samarbejde med Museum for Samtidskunst i Roskilde og to lokale dagtilbud. Projektet afdækkede en række grundlæggende formidlingsmæssige problemer i små børns møde med museumskulturen, bl.a. i relation til mundtlig formidling, museumsindretning og pædagogens rolle på udstillingerne. Artiklen beskriver nogle centrale opmærksomhedspunkter og munder ud i tre praksisorienterede anbefalinger til museet - med relevans for andre museer.
Forord
Authors: Eskelund Heidi , Bjerre Loa Ingeborg , Poulsen Jens Aage
Published: April 2024

Forord til temanummeret.