bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Gas-phase Mass–Metallicity Relation for Massive Galaxies at z ∼ 0.7 with the LEGA-C Survey
Authors: Lewis Zach J. , Andrews Brett H. , Bezanson Rachel , Maseda Michael , Bell Eric F. , Davé Romeel , D’Eugenio Francesco , Franx Marijn , Gallazzi Anna , de Graaff Anna , Kaushal Yasha , Nersesian Angelos , Newman Jeffrey A. , van der Wel Arjen , Wu Po-Feng
Published: March 2024

The massive end of the gas-phase mass–metallicity relation (MZR) is a sensitive probe of active galactic nuclei (AGN) feedback that is a crucial but highly uncertain component of galaxy evolution models. In this paper, we extend the z ∼ 0.7 MZR by ∼0.5 dex up to log (M
⋆/M
⊙) ∼ 11.1. We use extremely deep VLT VIMOS spectra from the Large Early Galaxy Astrophysics Census (LEGA-C) survey to measure metallicities for 145 galaxies. The LEGA-C MZR matches the normalization of the z ∼ 0.8 DEEP2 MZR where they overlap, so we combine the two to create an MZR spanning from 9.3 to 11.1 log (M
⋆/M
⊙). The LEGA-C+DEEP2 MZR at z ∼ 0.7 is offset to slightly lower metallicities (0.05–0.13 dex) than the z ∼ 0 MZR, but it otherwise mirrors the established power-law rise at low/intermediate stellar masses and asymptotic flattening at high stellar masses. We compare the LEGA-C+DEEP2 MZR to the MZR from two cosmological simulations (IllustrisTNG and SIMBA), which predict qualitatively different metallicity trends for high-mass galaxies. This comparison highlights that our extended MZR provides a crucial observational constraint for galaxy evolution models in a mass regime where the MZR is very sensitive to choices about the implementation of AGN feedback.
Estimation of design parameters of the Fibonacci-type photobioreactor 5000 L
Authors: Díaz Juan Pablo , Inostroza Cristian , Acién Francisco Gabriel
Published: March 2024

The presented Fibonacci-type tubular photobioreactor represents a significant advancement over classical tubular photobioreactors. It exhibits notable flexibility in its geometric design with the ability to adapt its parameters to meet the specific photosynthetic requirements of microalgae, thereby achieving maximum efficiency. As a result, it emerges as a viable alternative to conventional tubular systems. Furthermore, the strategy utilized for optimizing the design of Fibonacci-type photobioreactors is also described. This strategy is applied to design a 5000 L reactor, serving as a potential approach to harnessing these reactors for the industrial-scale production of high-value microalgae with commercial significance.
Biochemical composition and condition of wild blackfin snook Centropomus medius through the reproductive cycle
Authors: Maldonado-García Minerva , Gracia-López Vicente , Omont Alexia , Rodriguez-Romero Jesús , Rosas-Vázquez Carlos , Carrillo Manuel
Published: March 2024

The blackfin snook, Centropomus medius, is a valuable fish in American and Mexican markets, mainly from catches. Nonetheless, information and studies about the biology of this species still need to be made available; thus, its aquaculture should be developed. This study aimed to describe the seasonal changes of proximate composition during a reproductive cycle of C. medius, analyzing differences between tissues and their changes related to the reproductive process. The snook specimens were collected in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and measured every month from September 2001 to November 2002. Liver, gonads, muscle tissue, and intraperitoneal fat (IPF) were sampled and weighed. The gonadosomatic index (GSI), hepatosomatic index (HSI), IPF ratio, and condition factor index (K) were calculated. The biochemical composition was analyzed in the gonad, liver, and muscle. The reproductive period (RP) of wild C. medius in Baja California Sur, Mexico, was from June to December. The spawning period was recorded at summer temperature (25-30°C) and photoperiod (>13 h daylight) starting in September. High GSI values (gonad development), low HSI values (lipid reserve mobilization), low IPF, and low K ratio were related to elevated temperatures. Moreover, variations were observed in protein, total lipid, triglycerides, and glycogen content in muscle, liver, and gonad according to the reproductive phase. A positive correlation was demonstrated between protein contents in muscle, gonad, and K, with lower concentrations during RP, while liver protein composition showed an opposite pattern. Lipids were mainly present in the liver, and the concentration decreased during RP while muscle increased. The results obtained in this study show differences in the proximate analyses in the liver, muscle, and gonads throughout the year concerning different phases of the reproductive cycle, indicating a great dependence of this process on the mobilization of reserves during C. medius reproduction. Therefore, understanding the feeding requirements to pursue the management of this species in captivity for aquaculture development is greatly important.
Vérité judiciaire et vérité subjective : lecture criminologique d’une situation clinique
Authors: Querton Élodie
Published: March 2024

Lorsque, en tant que cliniciens, nous sommes amenés à travailler avec des personnes sous contrainte judiciaire, nous sommes indubitablement confrontés à la tension qu’il peut y avoir entre vérité judiciaire, prononcée par une autorité de justice et vérité subjective, révélée par les paroles du sujet. La présentation d’une vignette clinique permettra, dans cet article, une lecture de cette tension en mettant en évidence les concepts de sauvegarde psychique et narcissique, d’évitement de dépressivité de fond, de jeux de langage et de temporalité psychique.
La mémoire longue de la survie d’une famille juive pendant l’Occupation
Authors: Dreyfus Jean-Marc
Published: March 2024

L’auteur décrit et analyse la mémoire de la période de l’Occupation transmise au sein de sa famille. Juifs alsaciens, les Meyer ont déménagé dans un village de Saône-et-Loire à l’été 1940. Le concept de « mémoire longue », telle qu’il a été développé par l’anthropologue Françoise Zonabend, est ici appliqué, de façon paradoxale, à ces années de guerre. La mémoire transmise est celle d’un passé étale, sans événements, ce qui contraste avec les récits de la persécution des Juifs de France. Seul le placement de la mère de l’auteur, alors âgée de 2 ans, dans une famille amie constitue un trait saillant.
L’invention de « l’âge Kumba ». Comment l’âge des individus est-il devenu dynamique au Cameroun ?
Authors: Eyenga Georges Macaire
Published: March 2024

Cet article analyse la manière dont les individus réagissent face aux barrières d’âge instituées par l’État dans l’accès à la fonction publique au Cameroun. L’instrumentation de l’âge civil montre que cet artéfact d’identification a un sens politique qui rend possible le classement et la catégorisation des individus en compétition pour l’accès aux postes de fonctionnaire. Les seuils d’âge institués sont des tris qui déterminent le droit à l’emploi et la fin de l’employabilité. Face à leurs effets discriminants, les individus s’engagent dans divers processus de modification de leur âge chaque fois que celui-ci entre en contradiction avec leurs projets de vie professionnelle. Cette manipulation de l’identité liée à l’âge devient cependant critique avec l’avènement de l’État biométrique plus attentif que l’État documentaire à la gestion des données personnelles. Il ressort de cet article que les pratiques de modification de l’âge loin d’être une simple disruption au jeu social, annoncent l’avènement d’une société où l’âge devient dynamique avec des conséquences pour l’identification civile.
Les politiques identitaires entre le local et le global : la mobilisation transgenre aux îles Tonga (Pacifique sud)
Authors: Besnier Niko
Published: March 2024

Au cours des dernières décennies, des ONG internationales ont développé dans les pays dits du « Sud » des politiques d’émancipation fondées sur une lecture universalisante des pratiques et des identités de genre et de sexualité qui ne se conforment pas aux normes conventionnelles. Mais certains critiques soutiennent que, loin d’avoir un effet libératoire, ces politiques induisent de nouvelles formes de répression. Aux îles Tonga, tous les projets sociaux ou personnels s’effectuent dans le cadre d’une « vision à double foyer » (local et global) associée à une instabilité profonde du contexte local. Les transgenres (de sexe biologique masculin) sont particulièrement sensibles à ces dynamiques et contestent les moralités locales en suggérant que leurs pratiques doivent être évaluées à l’aune d’un contexte cosmopolite associé en particulier aux discours globaux de prévention du VIH. Mais des discours répressifs jusqu’alors peu développés ont été aussi introduits dans le cadre de moralités associées au pentecôtisme et au mormonisme, se voulant tout aussi cosmopolites et à prétention émancipatrices. La circulation globale du discours sur ces questions est donc constituée d’un ensemble complexe de positions et d’idées ne renvoyant pas à une simple distinction entre le local et le global.
Mais comment diable gérer ces ingérables ?
Authors: Dormeau Léna
Published: March 2024

Ce texte propose un décentrement théorique dans la formulation et l’analyse de ce que la clinique a coutume de désigner par « troubles psychiques/psychiatriques ». En contestant le monopole qu’à le pouvoir psychiatrique sur la thématisation de la souffrance et les voies possibles de rétablissement, il devient alors possible d’ouvrir un espace pour penser une politique de l’affect.
De la lutte pour les droits civils à la Justice pour Toutes les Personnes Handicapées
Authors: Hudson Hailey , de Gouge Harriet
Published: March 2024

Le texte de Hailey est une présentation didactique des 10 principes de justice handie du collectif Sins Invalid. Ceux-ci ont été rédigés en 2015, dans un contexte nord-américain où les milieux de justice sociale peinaient à considérer les effets combinés du racisme et du validisme systémique.
Féministe, queer, crip
Authors: Kafer Alison , Puiseux Charlotte
Published: March 2024

Dans cette introduction à son livre Feminist, Queer, Crip , Alison Kafer imagine un avenir différent pour le handicap et les personnes handicapées. Remettant en question la manière dont les idées sur l’avenir et le temps ont été déployées au service d’une capacité physique et mentale obligatoire, Alison Kafer rejette l’idée du handicap comme une limite prédéterminée. Elle juxtapose des théories, des mouvements et des identités tels que la justice environnementale, la justice reproductive, la théorie cyborg, la politique queer et le handicap, qui sont généralement discutés de manière isolée, et envisage de nouvelles possibilités d’avenirs crip et d’alliances féministes/queer/crip.
Autislangue (trois poèmes)
Authors: Sinclair Jim , Ghedini Anaïs
Published: March 2024

Trois poèmes en résonance avec ce mot « autislangue », une « langue que nous parlons, nous qui pouvons parler sans sons », et que lae militanz pour la neurodiversité Jim Sinclair a nommé dans le 1 er  numéro de Our Voice: The Newsletter of Autism Network International .
Quels « futurs dévalidés » pour les sourd·e·s ?
Authors: Joseph Mélanie , Dmitrieva Tamara
Published: March 2024

Ce texte est écrit à quatre mains : Tamara Dmitrieva est sociologue, spécialiste de l’enfance sourde, qui s’est découverte comme entendante par la rencontre avec des sourd·e·s, et Mélanie Joseph, artiste-chercheuse, sourde signante et implantée, vivant avec le trouble dans sa lutte d’éloignement de la doctrine oraliste. Cet article donne à voir des perspectives de leurs recherches respectives qui s’y entrelacent, en créant un espace de réflexion sur la condition sourde et les possibilités de faire exister les diversités dans la société de demain, selon les perspectives sourdiennes.
Pour une SF crip
Authors: Serves Plume D
Published: March 2024

Les utopies se situent souvent dans des futurs où le handicap et la maladie n’existent plus. À rebours de ces rêves d’éradication, les SF crip spéculent sur les manières dont les vies handies permettent d’imaginer d’autres mondes. Ni des métaphores, ni des idéaux, ni des super-pouvoirs ou des vies improbables, les expériences crip deviennent des occasions de penser nos rapports à la terre, au corps et aux technologies qui les traversent.
Trans*crip
Authors: Bigé Emma , Blanchard Enka
Published: March 2024

Trans*/crip décrit l’intersection entre les vies trans et les vies handies. Cette intersection est une réalité sociologique importante (les personnes trans ont 2 à 4 fois plus probabilité d’être handies que le reste de la population) tandis que les personnes handies sont souvent éjectées hors du système binaire de genre (comme l’attestent les signes sur les toilettes : homme, femme, personne à mobilité réduite). Trans*/crip est aussi une manière de parler d’alliance : contre les abus médicaux, contre l’imaginaire de la guérison, contre les contraintes de la binarité (soit valide soit malade, soit garçon soit fille), à la faveur de politiques qui refusent la contrainte à la (re)productivité.
Palestine
Authors: Bigé Emma , Dormeau Léna
Published: March 2024

« La solidarité est un verbe. » Ainsi la philosophe Sara Ahmed désigne-t-elle le travail de créer des ponts entre les luttes. La guerre en cours en Palestine, depuis les attentats terroristes du Hamas en octobre 2023 jusqu’aux représailles meurtrières et incessantes des Forces de Défense Israéliennes, a soulevé de nombreux gestes de solidarité transnationale : de la part des mouvements juifs pour la paix (Women Wage Peace, Standing Together, Tsedek!, Union juive pour la paix…), mais aussi de la part de mouvements pour la justice sociale qui se sont efforcés de construire des solidarités précises, avec les Palestinien·nes comme avec les Israélien·nes qui résistent au colonialisme (des mouvements autochtones aux États-Unis à Black Lives Matter et aux mouvements queers en Europe et ailleurs). Quelles leçons tirer de ces solidarités décoloniales ?
Pour une eutopie Extra-Terrestre
Authors: Jenvrey Dominiq , Kyrou Ariel
Published: March 2024

L’extraterrestre est rejeté par les penseurs et les penseuses du vivant. C’est une erreur. Car il est l’Autre radical, figure non d’une utopie, c’est-à-dire d’un « lieu de nulle part », mais d’une eutopie, c’est-à-dire d’un « lieu du meilleur ». Et ce lieu, c’est la Terre. L’extraterrestre est un terrestre inouï, extra dans tous les sens du terme : c’est un Extra-Terrestre .
Le Ministère du futur devrait-il abolir l’exploration spatiale ?
Authors: Robinson Kim Stanley , Kyrou Ariel
Published: March 2024

Kim Stanley Robinson a toujours interrogé l’exploration spatiale comme moyen d’émancipation. Mais sur cette aventure extraterrestre, il est devenu de moins en moins optimiste au fil de ses livres. Il croit encore en sa dimension utopique, mais à condition qu’elle devienne modeste et cède la place, en termes de priorité, à la préservation des conditions d’habitabilité de la Terre, au cœur de son dernier roman Le Ministère du futur .
Le perroquet est un extraterrestre comme les autres
Authors: Wacquez Julien , Mengozzi Chiara
Published: March 2024

Dans la nouvelle Le Grand silence , l’écrivain Ted Chiang met en regard deux histoires qui semblent n’avoir en commun qu’une proximité géographique fortuite : d’un côté le radiotélescope d’Arecibo au nord de l’île de Porto Rico, destiné à l’écoute de quelque trace radio de vies extraterrestres ; de l’autre une espèce de perroquets qui n’existe nulle part ailleurs, l’Amazone de Porto Rico, dont le dernier refuge se trouve être la forêt bordant le radiotélescope… et qui est sur le point de disparaître.
Les aliens , la musique et nous
Authors: Contre-culture psychique
Published: March 2024

Qu’est-ce donc que la musique des aliens ou pour les aliens ? Des cinq notes de la mélodie de Rencontres du troisième type aux explorations sonores de Sun Ra ou des intelligents dansants de l’électro, elle n’est peut-être que l’expression la plus accomplie d’une tendance très humaine à projeter sur l’extraterrestre certains reflets plus ou moins déformés de soi, surjouant quelque insaisissable mystère, révélation ou écart incompressible venu de l’ailleurs pour retrouver finalement, tout là-bas, une bribe d’ici.
On the Job Search and Business Cycles
Authors: Moscarini Giuseppe , Postel-Vinay Fabien
Published: March 2024

Nous proposons une analyse simple du cycle économique dans un modèle où les travailleurs employés comme les chômeurs cherchent des emplois en présence de frictions d’appariement. Une hiérarchie des emplois découle de leurs productivités hétérogènes. Les entreprises se font concurrence à la Bertrand pour attirer les travailleurs, suivant le protocole d’enchères séquentielles de Postel-Vinay et Robin [2002]. La recherche en emploi (REE) amplifie et propage les chocs agrégés par trois voies : 1) une plus grande élasticité de la fonction d’appariement en présence de REE ; 2) une différence de rendements à l’embauche entre chômeurs et employés, dont les proportions varient naturellement au cours du cycle ; 3) la lente réallocation des travailleurs par REE vers des emplois plus productifs, qui engendre une évolution endogène des rendements à l’embauche .
De quoi l’homogamie économique est-elle le signe ? Une application à l’Allemagne de l’Ouest
Authors: Goussé Marion , Jacquemet Nicolas , Robin Jean-Marc
Published: March 2024

L’homogamie économique est un phénomène largement documenté, qui est souvent interprété comme résultant d’une préférence pour l’entre-soi. Pourtant, les caractéristiques des conjoints dans un ménage conditionnent non seulement leur satisfaction à être ensemble mais également leurs décisions de division du travail. Nous présentons dans cet article une approche qui englobe à la fois le processus de formation des couples, le partage des ressources au sein du ménage, et la complémentarité des conjoints dans les activités du couple. Appliquée à l’Allemagne entre 2013 et 2019, cette approche montre que l’homogamie salariale est concentrée dans le haut de la distribution, que l’éducation a un poids très important dans les complémentarités des conjoints, et que le salaire et l’éducation jouent un rôle similaire dans les modalités de partage du revenu du ménage. Classification JEL  : C78, D83, J12, J22.
FinTech in sustainable banking: An integrated systematic literature review and future research agenda with a TCCM framework
Authors: Rahman Md. Shahinur , Moral Iqbal Hossain , Kaium Md. Abdul , Sarker Gertrude Arpa , Zahan Israt , Hossain Gazi Md. Shakhawat , Khan Md Abdul Mannan
Published: March 2024

Academic interest in understanding the role of financial technology (FinTech) in sustainable development has grown exponentially in recent years. Many studies have highlighted the context, yet no reviews have explored the integration of FinTech and sustainability through the lens of the banking aspect. Therefore, this study sheds light on the literature trends associated with FinTech and sustainable banking using an integrated bibliometric and systematic literature review (SLR). The bibliometric analysis explored publication trends, keyword analysis, top publisher, and author analysis. With the SLR approach, we pondered the theory-context-characteristics-methods (TCCM) framework with 44 articles published from 2002 to 2023. The findings presented a substantial nexus between FinTech and sustainable banking, showing an incremental interest among global scholars. We also provided a comprehensive finding regarding the dominant theories (i.e., technology acceptance model and autoregressive distributed lag model), specific contexts (i.e., industries and countries), characteristics (i.e., independent, dependent, moderating, and mediating variables), and methods (i.e., research approaches and tools). This review is the first to identify the less explored tie between FinTech and sustainable banking. The findings may help policymakers, banking service providers, and academicians understand the necessity of FinTech in sustainable banking. The future research agenda of this review will also facilitate future researchers to explore the research domain to find new insights.
Electrolyte-plasma surface hardening of hollow steel applicator needles for point injection of liquid mineral fertilizers
Authors: Rakhadilov Bauyrzhan , Bayandinova Moldir , Kussainov Rinat , Maulit Almasbek
Published: March 2024

This paper presents the results of research on the effect of electrolyte-plasma hardening on tribological and mechanical properties of hollow needles of 12Kh18N10Т steel applicators for liquid fertilizer application. For the application of liquid fertilizers for processing and testing, the hollow needles of the applicator are made of 12Kh18N10Т steel of cylindrical shape with a diameter of 20 mm. To ensure uniformity of the hardening process, the part was rotated clockwise during the entire procedural cycle. To reveal the influence of the sample rotation speed on the uniform surface hardening, an experiment was conducted for three applicators with rotation speeds of 4, 6, and 8 rev/min. As a result of electrolyte-plasma surface hardening (EPSH), the phase composition of the specimen's surface is characterized by the presence of austenite (γ-Fe) and ferrite (α-Fe). It is revealed that the maximum value of microhardness after EPSH is 2 times higher than the initial value. According to the results of the performed works, the contract on application of tests in field conditions and revealing of perspectivity of needle applicators for liquid fertilizers application was concluded.
Synchronization for discrete coupled fuzzy neural networks with uncertain information via observer-based impulsive control
Authors: Zhou Weisong , Wang Kaihe , Zhu Wei
Published: March 2024

This paper discussed the synchronization of impulsive fuzzy neural networks (FNNs) with uncertainty of information exchange. Since the data of neural networks (NNs) cannot be completely measured in reality, we designed an observer-based impulsive controller on the basis of the partial measurement results and achieved the purpose of reducing the communication load and the controller load of FNNs. In terms of the Lyapunov stability theory, an impulsive augmented error system (IAES) was established and two sufficient criteria to guarantee the synchronization of our FNNs system were obtained. Finally, we demonstrated the validity of the results by a numerical example.
Physical Sciences Teachers Integrating Information and Communication Technologies in Education 4.0
Authors: Khoza Colani , Goosen Leila
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the study reported on in this chapter is to evaluate how effectively physical sciences secondary school teachers are integrating information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the context of Education 4.0 and one of the northern districts in the city of Tshwane, Gauteng province, South Africa. Against the background of exploring intersectionality and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the chapter will be exploring enablers and constraints in this regard.
Bank Profitability Determinants in Africa
Authors: Ozili Peterson K.
Published: March 2024

The study presents a review of existing research on bank profitability determinants in Africa. Using the literature review methodology, it was found that bank profitability determinants differ across countries in all regions of Africa. Some suggested areas for future research are to explore the impact of circular economy, fintech activities, pandemic, and uncertainty on the profitability of African banks. The implication of the review findings is that bank profitability determinants will remain a contested research agenda in the banking literature.
Financial Inclusion and Sustainability
Authors: Ahmad Fiaz , Cheong Calvin W. H. , Hussain Rana Tanveer , Salman Ahmad , Hussain Khalil , Shahid Muhammad Khalid , Naseem Muhammad Akram
Published: March 2024

This chapter employs bibliometric analysis to deeply explore the interplay between financial inclusion and sustainability, addressing key research questions. The trend of publications shows a notable rise, particularly following the 2015 introduction of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Performance analysis indicates China's leading role in terms of document production and citations. Collaboration patterns highlight important authors and groups to underscore worldwide cooperation. Co-occurrence networks reveal diverse study clusters, while word clouds visually represent major themes from authors' keywords and paper titles. Conclusively, this chapter presents future research directions, such as cross-disciplinary studies; technological developments; longitudinal impact assessments; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration; and regional studies in the present field of study. Practically, it offers guidelines for aligning financial practices with sustainability goals, promoting international collaboration, informed policymaking, and strategic insights.
Financial Inclusion in Sukuk and Green Sukuk
Authors: Tahir Sumiya , Naz Farah
Published: March 2024

This study employs bibliometrics and a systematic literature review to comprehensively analyze Sukuk and Green Sukuk research trends from 2011 to 2023. Key terms such as “Islamic finance,” “Sukuk,” and “green bonds” are identified through bibliometric analysis, revealing their central role. The systematic literature review uncovers dominant themes, notable authors, and publication trends. Findings indicate a transformative potential in fostering financial inclusion and sustainability. The study underscores the importance of international collaboration, highlights key contributors like Malaysia and Indonesia, and provides insights for practitioners and policymakers. Despite positive trends, research gaps necessitate further exploration for a nuanced understanding of Sukuk's impact on sustainability goals.
Requirements of Adopting SMEs for Business Intelligence Systems
Authors: Mezhoud Hichem
Published: March 2024

In this chapter, the authors will discuss the requirements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt business intelligence systems and make them more competitive. Currently, communication technologies are evolving rapidly and continuously. Companies are adopting modern methods and tools to ensure their survival and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. This necessitates keeping pace with developments that affect the business sector, including the emergence of business intelligence systems, which are among the latest and most important cost management tools. These systems involve shaping big data, creating mechanisms for collecting it accurately and efficiently, analyzing it, and innovating methods to process its understanding. The resulting information is used to make various decisions within the company. This chapter will address and analyze various technical, human, and organizational requirements for SMEs located in the industrial region of Setif, Algeria, to adopt business intelligence systems.
Remittances and Economic Growth Dynamics
Authors: Mohammed Umar
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the intricate connection between remittances, economic growth, and corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using data from 2006-2021. It aims to answer whether corruption is a catalyst or obstacle to the relationship between remittances and economic growth. The research employs a two-stage least squares (2SLS) estimator. The study reveals that remittances have a more beneficial and direct impact on economic growth in countries with low levels of corruption. Furthermore, this study identifies that robust and transparent institutions could mitigate the negative impact of corruption on the remittances-economic growth nexus. Based on the findings, policymakers are recommended to implement targeted policies to improve transparency, accountability, rule of law, and the effectiveness of remittance utilization, particularly in countries with high levels of corruption. By tackling corruption-related issues, governments can fully realize the benefit of remittances as a driver for long-term economic growth.
Gender Equality in Political Leadership
Authors: Gunu Ibrahim Mohammed , Alidu Shafawu , Enchill Gifty Ewurama
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the impact of female school attainment and corruption control on female political representation in African countries, focusing on women in parliament and women ministers. The research reveals that higher levels of female school attainment significantly drive increased representation of women in parliament, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in fostering gender-inclusive political landscapes. Conversely, corruption control exhibits a negative association with women in parliament, highlighting the need for enhanced anti-corruption measures to ensure equitable political participation. Notably, human development, encompassing health, education, and living standards, positively influences women in parliament. Surprisingly, school attainment and corruption control do not significantly impact the presence of women ministers. This prompts a call for targeted initiatives, such as mentorship programs and affirmative action policies as effective tools in breaking down barriers and promoting gender diversity in ministerial roles.
Understanding Corruption
Authors: Kaur Uttam , Siddhey Prashant Kumar
Published: March 2024

This study underscores the critical importance of prioritizing efforts to combat corruption within the development agenda. Focusing on least-developed nations characterized by extensive regulation and central planning, the chapter delves into the roots and ramifications of corruption. In such contexts, institutional deficiencies within legislative and judicial systems, coupled with a dearth of accountability, transparency, and consistency, create fertile ground for the proliferation of rent-seeking behavior. Beyond catalyzing the growth of shadow economies and incurring substantial societal costs, corruption exerts detrimental effects on investment, consumer behavior, income distribution, government finances, and economic reforms. Moreover, the study sheds light on the global pervasiveness of bribery and its underlying supply-side dynamics, while offering insights into strategies aimed at combating and preempting corrupt practices.
Fighting Corruption at Home but “Encouraging” It Abroad?
Authors: Mbayo Richard , Odota Joel
Published: March 2024

China's influence in Africa through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has (re)shaped its presence on the continent. Despite alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), concerns persist about corruption hindering economic progress and drawing global anti-corruption attention. The BRI's role in African infrastructure development prompts discussions on corruption. This analysis explores the BRI's impact, particularly corruption, in Africa and its repercussions for BRI countries, China, and global development efforts. Cases in Uganda highlight disparities between China's anti-corruption efforts domestically and in Africa. Beijing's reluctance to fight corruption in Africa is not only concerning but also undermines its reputation, worsens conditions for Africans, stalls local industrialization, and jeopardizes SDGs. To ensure positive BRI outcomes, Beijing should extend its tough anti-corruption measures at home to the BRI countries. This chapter is timely amid BRI reconfigurations and offers valuable guidance for policymakers and scholars in China-Africa relations.
O instrumento jacente no plano em uma prática no laboratório de ensino de geometria
Authors: Oliveira Francisco Wagner Soares , Pereira Ana Carolina Costa
Published: March 2024

Pesquisas em Educação Matemática têm apontado caa vez mais a necessidade de um Laboratório de Ensino de Matemática ser disponibilizado em escolas da Educação Básica e em universidades. Uma das justificativas é que esse ambiente favorece a formação dos estudantes, pois neste se pode tanto aprender, como também aprender a aprender. Neste artigo, tem-se tem como objetivo apresentar uma prática laboratorial com discentes da Licenciatura em Matemática sobre a mobilização dos conceitos de triângulo retângulo isósceles e de perpendicularismo no espaço a partir da construção do instrumento jacente no plano dando destaque ao seu potencial didático. Essa ação tem cunho qualitativo e esteve amparada no aporte de uma Unidade Básica de Problematização. O estudo revela, por exemplo, a partir da necessidade de posicionamento do triângulo de forma perpendicular a tábua, que a ação impulsionou os discentes a pensar em uma estratégia levando em consideração aspectos materiais e matemáticos. Eles também puderam visualizar e aplicar conceitos abstratos em termos práticos, fato que, possivelmente favoreceu a atribuição de ainda mais significados aos conceitos mobilizados. Portanto, conclui-se que explorar o instrumento em uma prática junto a estudantes da licenciatura pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento profissional.
Variação terminológica denominativa no texto especializado: aspectos sociocomunicativos em artigos científicos e de divulgação do universo da cana-de-açúcar
Authors: Serra Luís Serra Luís Henrique
Published: March 2024

O presente texto é um relato de uma pesquisa no âmbito da Terminologia que busca analisar de que modo a variação terminológica denominativa se apresenta em textos de diferentes esferas de um mesmo universo especializado. Parte-se do pressuposto de que a variação denominativa não é aleatória e ocorre para que a comunicação especializada possa ser adaptada de acordo com diferentes contextos especializados. Toma-se como pressuposto teórico-metodológico os pressupostos da Teoria Comunicativa da Terminologia e algumas de suas reverberações, como o estudo das causas de variação e da Terminologia Textual. Para a análise, selecionaram-se dois textos do universo especializado da cana-de-açúcar e com finalidades diferentes: um artigo científico e um artigo de divulgação. A análise buscou apresentar aspectos do léxico, do texto e da comunicação no universo especializado da cana-de-açúcar. O resultado mostrou que a variação ocorre em ambos os textos analisados, mas que ela se apresenta de formas diferentes. Para esse resultado, coloca-se como hipótese o fato de que, do ponto de vista da constituição comunicativa e das regras de relações entre os indivíduos do grupo especializado, fatores como tema, simetria e objetivos condicionam a variação encontrada. Conclui-se que, dessa forma, a variação é condicionada por fatores linguísticos e funcionais que organizam e subsidiam a relação entre os indivíduos de uma comunidade de especialistas.
Glossário etnoterminológico dos quilombos urbanos Liberdade e Fé em Deus, em São Luís-MA
Authors: Porto Laryssa Francisca Morares , Santos Georgiana Márcia Oliveira
Published: March 2024

A Comunidade Quilombo da Liberdade — formada pelos bairros Liberdade, Fé em Deus e Camboa, situados na capital, São Luís — consiste na primeira área urbana do estado do Maranhão certificada como remanescente de quilombo pela Fundação Palmares, no dia 13 de novembro de 2019. Esse espaço é um importante reduto de resistência e práticas culturais herdadas pelos povos negros, em São Luís-MA. Partindo da ideia de que língua e cultura são indissociáveis, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo produzir um glossário das especificidades denominativas e, sobretudo, das particularidades semântico-conceptuais constitutivas do léxico de dois bairros constituintes da Comunidade Quilombo da Liberdade — Liberdade e Fé em Deus[1] — com a finalidade de compreendermos a singular visão de mundo semioticamente construída por esses grupos em área metropolitana do estado. Para isso, foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas no que tange, sobretudo, à Etnoterminologia (Barbosa, 2004; 2007); (Andrade, 2010); (Pais, 2009). A coleta de dados foi realizada mediante a aplicação de um questionário etnoterminológico, adaptado da pesquisa de Santos (2013), formado por 58 questões organizadas em nove campos semânticos, a saber: territorialidade; convívio e comportamento social; música; dança; diversão, lazer e jogos; vestuário e acessório; religião e crenças; comida e identidade-negritude. Destacamos que os/as seis colabores/as, distribuídos entre os sexos masculino e feminino, são moradores desses bairros quilombolas e têm o seguinte perfil: autodeclarados/as negros/as, nascidos/as ou moradores há mais de 10 anos nesses bairros e participantes de manifestações culturais, sociais ou religiosas nesses espaços. Como resultados, o glossário etnoterminológico possui 23 vocábulos-termos.
O léxico da formação continuada de professores dos anos iniciais: tecendo caminhos para o reconhecimento de uma terminologia
Authors: Barros Leicijane da Silva , Castiglioni Ana Claudia
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo refere-se a um recorte de uma pesquisa desenvolvida em nível de doutoramento, em que se buscou identificar e analisar os termos da Formação Continuada de Professores dos Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar os parâmetros considerados no processo de reconhecimento do léxico especializado do domínio estudado e a sua organização por meio de sistemas de conceitos. O aporte teórico fundamentou-se nos pressupostos das Ciências do Léxico (Cabré, 1993, 1999; Biderman, 2001, 2006; Barros, 2004; Krieger & Finatto, 2020) e da Linguística de Corpus (Berber Sardinha, 2000, 2004). Para o processamento do corpus, extração e análise dos termos foram empregadas duas ferramentas computacionais: BootCaT e AntConc. Com a contribuição de especialistas da área, foram validados 2.851 termos para o domínio da Formação Continuada de Professores dos Anos Iniciais, os quais foram distribuídos em três subdomínios para facilitar o acesso de seus consulentes, a saber: conhecimentos linguísticos, conhecimentos matemáticos e conhecimentos didático-educacionais. A relevância dos dados apresentados neste trabalho reside na identificação da terminologia da formação continuada de professores dos anos iniciais, estabelecendo-se possíveis fronteiras com outras áreas similares, o que esperamos que possa contribuir para o desenvolvimento de estudos e objetos terminográficos futuros.
Discurso, formação e controvérsias: uma entrevista com Sírio Possenti
Authors: Possenti Sírio , Navarro Pedro , Piovezani Carlos
Published: March 2024

Atos criativos derivam de uma potencialidade da condição humana. Compartilhamos com outras espécies atividades necessárias de sobrevivência e gestos básicos de modificação de ambientes. Mas, somente a humana é capaz de alcançar a autonomia, ou seja, a liberdade que conquistamos, quando nossas ações ultrapassam as obrigações da ‘zoé’, da vida limitada à sua dimensão biológica, e certas determinações sociais. Essa potencialidade apenas se torna ato no exercício efetivo da arte do encontro. É no encontro com o outro diverso que temos a chance de sair transformados e ainda abertos a outras transformações. Não há criação inventiva sem elas. Quando bem aprendida e experimentada, a lição de Hannah Arendt sobre a vita activa melhora bastante a qualidade do debate acadêmico e do desenvolvimento científico.
“Terminologia em Diversas Perspectivas”
Authors: Alves Ieda Maria , Demai Fernanda
Published: March 2024

A Terminologia, já por sua denominação, caracteriza-se por um caráter polissêmico, de multiplicidade de sentidos, como estudo científico dos termos, sua organização e descrição e também como um conjunto de termos de uma área de especialidade. Esse caráter múltiplo estende-se para os mais diferentes campos do saber e atividades desenvolvidos pelos seres humanos; em função disso, a Terminologia está presente em todas as atividades cotidianas, tanto profissionais, como domésticas, interpessoais, artístico-culturais e nas interações e intervenções humanas nos ambientes naturais e nas organizações sociais, por meio de técnica, tecnologia, ciência e arte.
Monitoring of bivalve mollusk harvesting areas: the relevance of Salmonella spp.
Authors: Ciccarelli Cesare , Semeraro Angela Marisa , Di Trani Vittoria , D’Aurizio Guglielmo , Blasi Giuliana , Leinoudi Melina , De Simoni Cristina , Ciccarelli Elena
Published: March 2024

The microbiological monitoring of bivalve mollusk harvesting areas in the Marche region is based on the parameters of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. However, Regulation EU/2019/627 stated criteria based on E. coli only to determine the health status of these areas. Therefore, the reason for Salmonella spp. monitoring, as provided in the Marche region, could be aimed at reducing the risk of placing on the market contaminated bivalve mollusks. This study, using the results of microbiological monitoring carried out in the Marche region from 2015 to 2022 and the methods based on Bayes' theorem and Poisson’s distribution, evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of Salmonella spp. monitoring in reducing the risk to the consumer. The results show that i) the use of a single sample unit significantly reduced the possibility of detecting non-compliance with the microbiological safety criterion; ii) the time taken to report positive results (average of approximately 10 days) did not allow the timely implementation of control measures; iii) the prevalence of positive outcomes was quite sporadic: a random trend of positivity is recognizable on a geographical and monthly basis for mussels and a geographical basis for striped clams; iv) considering the predictive value of E. coli against Salmonella spp., the specificity is very high and the negative predictive value versus Salmonella spp. would be >80%. In conclusion, the study shows that the monitoring of Salmonella spp. has a limited effect on reducing the risk to the consumer; however, in the cost/benefit assessment, other aspects not covered by this study should be considered.
Management of cervical dystonia through Ayurveda - A case report
Authors: Prarthana T.
Published: March 2024

Spasmodic torticollis is a rare condition characterized by involuntary movement of the head. The pain often becomes the primary reason for the patient to seek medical attention, with the patient almost indifferent to the dystonic movements. Prakupita Vata (aggravated Vata) causes various kinds of diseases of Vata called Vata Vyadhi (diseases of vitiated Vata) and treatments such as Snehana (oleation therapy), Swedana (sudation therapy), and Shodhana (internal detoxification) are advised. The patient complaining of pain, stiffness of the neck, and tremors gradually progressing to hyperextension of the neck was clinically diagnosed as Dhatu Kshaya Vata Vikara and treated on the lines of Vata Vyadhi (diseases of vitiated Vata). Shodhana (internal detoxification) such as Nasya and Basti, in combination with external Panchakarma procedures and internal medicines including Rasayana (rejuvenation), were administered. Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS) was assessed for the outcome of the treatment. The patient showed good improvement in pain, stiffness, tremors, and neck retention time. TWSTRS score had reduced from 66.25 to 29 and is presented here as a case study.
Patterns of smoking among oncologists of Eastern India
Authors: Chatterjee Koushik , Ray Amitabh , Chakraborty Arup
Published: March 2024

Background:

Oncologists deal with smoking-related cancers in their daily practice, and eastern India is known to be the smoking capital of India.

Objective:

This study was aimed at evaluating the pattern and practice of smoking among oncologists of eastern India.

Materials and Methods:

This was a questionnaire-based observational study conducted from April 2017 to May 2017 at the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Kolkata, India. Oncologists from West Bengal were eligible to participate through a predesigned questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to the participants through e-mail to assess the smoking pattern. The responses were received by an independent reviewer and forwarded to the investigators in a de-identified form. The data were analyzed by the investigators using simple descriptive statistical methods.

Results:

Out of 262 oncologists who were e-mailed the questionnaire, valid responses were received from a total of 132 (50.4%) oncologists, of which 130 (98.4%) were male and 2 (1.6%) were female. The median age of the respondents was 48 years (range, 28-72). Of these, 50 (38%) respondents were ever-smokers and 82 (62%) were never-smokers. Out of the ever-smokers (n = 50), 23 (46%) were moderate to heavy smokers; 14 (28%) were heavy smokers; 42 (84%) were current smokers; and 31 (74%) smoked daily. The median age of smoking onset was 19 years (range, 12–29), and the median duration of smoking was 78 months (range, 2-480). Peer pressure was the most common reason for smoking initiation, reported by 55% of the respondents, followed by adventure in 33%. Out of the total 76 smokers in the ever- and never-smoker groups, 43 (56.5%) attempted to quit for a median of 2 times (range, 1-6). There were 30 (69.7%) successful quitters in the group. Health concern was the most common reason to quit, whereas mental stress was the most common cause of relapse.

Conclusion:

Our study suggests that an alarmingly large number of oncologists from West Bengal are smokers, with the majority of them smoking daily at moderate to heavy levels.
Fatigue in patients with head-and-neck malignancies receiving radiation therapy and impact on quality of life: A prospective observational study
Authors: Moosa Zaiba , Kapoor Ankita R. , Chandra Manish , Bhalavat Rajendra , Pareek Vibhay , Srivastava Amrita , Nandakumar P , Bauskar Pratibha , Shincy N. V , Kapoor Akhil
Published: March 2024

Background:

Cancer-related fatigue is an important but often unrecognized problem in patients with head-and-neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy.

Objectives:

To assess cancer-related fatigue in patients with head-and-neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy, and to evaluate for any impact on the quality of life (QoL).

Materials and Methods:

Between Oct 2015 and Dec 2016, we included 120 patients with head-and-neck cancers, who were treated with definitive or post-operative radiotherapy using intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), with or without concurrent chemotherapy. Fatigue was assessed with the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) questionnaire and the impact of cancer-related fatigue on QoL was assessed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaires (QLQ-C30) and Head and Neck (H&N) 35; these questionnaires were filled at the start, completion, and in the third month after treatment. Based on the BFI score, fatigue was graded as mild (1–3), moderate (4–7), or severe (8–10). A score of 4 or higher on the BFI was considered an indication for some form of intervention.

Results:

The mean fatigue score before the start of radiation was 2.43; at the completion of treatment, the fatigue score increased to 5.07, and then decreased to 0.53 by the third month of follow-up (P < 0.0001). There was an increase in the score on the EORTC QLQ-H&N35 indicating worsening QoL at the completion of treatment as compared to that before the start of treatment with a subsequent decline in all the scores, except dryness of the mouth, by the third month of follow up. There was an increase in the score for dryness of the mouth from the completion of treatment to the third month of follow-up.

Conclusion:

Patients undergoing chemoradiation for head-and-neck cancers suffer worsening fatigue at the time of completion of treatment which impacts the QoL, but subsequently improves with time.