bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of the Dynamics of Lichen Pine Forests under Flooding by the Rybinsk Reservoir
Authors:   Darwin Nature Reserve, Mukhin Andrej K.
Published: July 2022

The article presents the results of studying the long-term dynamics of the Darwin Nature Reserve’s forests, which turned out in altered environmental conditions due to the creation of the Rybinsk Reservoir. Multi-year reservoir influence has significantly changed the environment of coastal areas, which resulted in necessity of studying the coastal forests state. The lichen pine forest growing in the zone of direct influence of the Rybinsk Reservoir became an object of study. A geobotanical description was carried out and inventory characteristics of the woodland were determined in order to study the direction and speed of growth and development processes at the trial areas. The main focus was on the dynamics of the living ground cover as an indicator of soil and hydrological conditions and the state of the stand, undergrowth, and understorey. The connection of growth and development processes of flooded stands with climatic features of growth periods, relief features and level regime of the reservoir was found. The calculation of the effect of flooding, which characterizes the impulses of deviation of the pine stand productivity indicators, showed that in the conditions of well-defined mesorelief and deep groundwater occurrence in the low-water period, the effect was negative, and in the high-water period – positive. This value was positive for both periods on the slopes of shallow subsurface depressions. A comparative analysis of absolute increments in flooded and reference stands revealed significant differences in the nature of these changes. The average growth tends to increase under flooding, which is not typical for natural stands in ripe age. Sharp peaks of current increment rise correspond to the period with the most well-defined influence of flooding. Significant mobility and variability of the ground cover indicate the dynamism of the studied type of forest, the processes of self-regulation in lichen pine trees are so disturbed by the reservoir influence that even the formed forest type is not able to survive. From the perspective of I.S. Melekhov’s dynamic typology, the studied forest type under flooding should be considered as a type-stage on the way to the accelerated formation of a new type – green-moss pine forest. The findings confirming the provisions of the dynamic typology are important both for forest science and forestry practice, and for monitoring studies in the reserve.
Variability in Traits of Gmelin Larch Generative Organs in Eastern Transbaikalia
Authors:   Institute of Natural Resources, Ecology and Cryology SB RAS, Makarov Vladimir P. , Malykh Olga F. , Zhelibo Tatyana V.
Published: July 2022

Forest vegetation in Zabaykalsky Krai covers 86.6 % of the total area. The dominant forest species is Gmelin larch (Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Rupr.), which occupies about 57 % of the forest lands. The area of forests and the amount of certain forest species, in particular Gmelin larch, is decreasing due to climate warming and, as a consequence, the increased number of forest fires, reduction of the range of growing stands, their degradation, as a result of logging including illegal logging. This can lead to the loss of genetic resources. Plantations and forest species valuable for economic use are necessary for the restoration of forests and the creation of artificial plantations. The need for information on genetic and phenotypic traits and properties of plants emerges from the need to reproduce forest plantations with desired features and properties. Such information is currently insufficient in Zabaykalsky Krai. The research aims to determine the phenotypic variability of traits of Gmelin larch generative organs in Zabaykalsky Krai, as well as their relationship with the site conditions. The traits of generative organs of 40 Gmelin larch cenopopulations were studied as a result of expeditionary research in Zabaykalsky Krai. We have found endogenous, population and geographic variability, correlation dependence of traits on the geographic location of plantations, and ecological conditions of the habitat. Correlations between the traits were revealed, and the location of promising larch plantations for selection of seed material was specified. The larch generative organs are described, conclusions on the levels of endogenous, population, and geographic variability of generative organ traits are drawn. Significant and moderate correlations between traits have been found. A number of traits of generative organs are moderately correlated with latitude, longitude of habitat and altitude above sea level, as well as with exposure and steepness of slope, type of hydrotope. The research results will be useful in larch breeding, selection of plantings for seed productivity, as well as for analyzing the patterns of larch variability within the region.
Windproof Role of Birch Crooked Forests on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island
Authors:   Solovetsky Museum-Reserve, Sobolev Aleksandr N. , Feklistov Pavel A. ,   N. Laverov Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Popova Ludmila F. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov
Published: July 2022

Birch crooked forests, consisting mainly of twisted birch (Betula tortuosa Ledeb.) with patches of downy birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh.) and a single presence of spruce, willow, and aspen are windproof natural communities along the shoreline of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island. They cover the island from the East, West and South with a width of tens to hundreds of meters and only in the North they alternate with pine trees and protect the internal forest phytocenoses from wind loading and windfall. The research aims at revealing the windproof role of birch crooked forests. The work was carried out at 3 points along the shoreline on trial plots, within which transects were laid out perpendicular to the shoreline (a total of 41 transects). Blueberry birch (2 trial plots) and cranberry birch (1 trial plot) forest types were studied. Trial plots and transects, respectively, were laid out in different conditions in terms of coast indentation: in the bayhead of a semi-open bay (trial plot 1), protected from wind action (blind bay end); on a cape of the seashore (trial plot 2), which is exposed to significant wind loading; on a relatively smooth shoreline (trial plot 3). Wind speed was measured at different distances from the shore using the anemometer LV 110. The wind speed and the amplitude of its fluctuations decrease from the shore towards the coastal birch plantations. This change has a constant and irregular character and depends on the properties of the shoreline and the trial area location. The highest wind speed is observed on the cape, somewhat lower on the open shore, and the lowest in the bayhead. In all the studied areas the wind speed rapidly decreases to the minimum, especially in the first tens of meters of birch plantations. The birch crooked forest dampens the wind speed to a minimum at a distance of about 50 m from the shore and protects phytocenoses of the inner part of the island from the wind.
Incorporação da classificação NOVA na produção científica em alimentação e nutrição na América Latina: uma revisão cienciométrica
Authors: Resende Cunha Vivian Costa , Borges Camila A. , Canella Daniela S.
Published: July 2022

In 2009, a food classification was proposed, called NOVA classification. Latin American countries have stood out in their use in nutritional recommendations and regulatory agenda. Objective. To evaluate how scientific production in food and nutrition in Latin America has incorporated the NOVA classification. Materials and methods. The analysis of scientific production was carried out from annals at the Latin American Congress of Nutrition (SLAN) in 2012, 2015 and 2018. The terms used for the search were: NOVA, ultra-processed, processed, processing and food guide, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. After the search, the exclusion and inclusion criteria were applied and the selected abstracts were described according to previously defined analytical variables. Results. A total of 153 were analyzed, 24 of which were published in 2012, 20 in 2015 and 109 in 2018. Most studies were carried out in Brazil (56,2%), followed by Mexico (12,4%) and involved adolescents (28,8%), adults (21,6%) and food (19,6%) as subject or unit of analysis. Most of the works were classified in the area of Public Health Nutrition (88,9%), were observational (82,3%) and used a quantitative method (76,5%). The sale and/or consumption of food (46,4%) and the food environment (24,2%) were the most common objects of study. Conclusion. The scientific production that considers the NOVA classification in Latin America increased in 2018, with Brazil and Mexico leading the development of studies. Studies that explore the relationship of NOVA classification to food price, culinary skills and public policy analysis are research opportunities.
La Educación en América Latina y del Caribe: una mirada a Colombia, Chile y Panamá
Authors: Laverde Agudelo Gisela María María
Published: July 2022

La educación en América Latina y el Caribe ha mostrado algunos cambios que surgen desde la creación y adopción de algunas políticas públicas de los países que la conforma, algunos logran avanzar y mejorar con mayor rapidez que sus vecinos; aunque muchos de los problemas o dificultades que precisan superar, se replican entre varios de estos, la solución no es igual debido a la diversidad de los territorios y a las diferencias contextuales. El presente ensayo hace un recorrido por las características y diferencias presentes entre 3 países de Latino América y el Caribe: Colombia, Chile y Panamá, además se analiza la organización de sus sistemas educativos, a partir de algunas de las políticas implementadas para la solución de problemáticas específicas, el análisis de resultados en pruebas internacionales y avances en diferentes aspectos y metas que se proponen, para logar encontrarse a la vanguardia de los avances mundiales y requerimientos de las nuevas sociedades; sin perder de vista su identidad como país, pero teniendo en cuenta las orientaciones y guía que algunas organizaciones mundiales como la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO) y la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE), les brindan al centrar sus esfuerzos en ayudara al mejoramiento de la calidad y equidad educativa del mundo; al tener como meta la importancia de garantizar la educación para todos. Finalmente, se puede concluir que cada país ha logrado avanzar hacia el mejoramiento educativo de sus ciudadanos, que las leyes y políticas precisan convertirse en acciones que permitan vivenciar el cambio; aunque se encuentren alejados de los logros de otros países como los europeos, aun existe la esperanza en este continente de alcanzar grandes metas desde trabajo de toda la comunidad.
Digital Health and Telehealth in Cancer Care: A Protocol for a Scoping Review of Reviews
Authors:   University of Virginia, Shaffer Kelly , Turner Kea , Siwik Chelsea , Gonzalez Brian , Upasani Rujula , Glazer Jillian , Ferguson Robert , Joshua Catherine , Low Carissa
Published: July 2022

Review question / Objective: To identify and summarize existing systematic reviews of digital health and telehealth across the cancer care continuum, in order to detail the state of the science and to identify important gaps to guide future reviews. Background: Standard oncology care rarely utilized digital health and telehealth prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, although there has been increasing interest in leveraging technology to increase accessibility of cancer care over the past two decades. Delivering interventions by the telephone and Internet can reduce barriers relative to in-person care. With the particular acceleration of research into remote cancer care delivery through the pandemic, we sought to characterize the current state of the science available through literature reviews in this field.
COPD Patient Monitoring by Virtue of Internet of Things: A Review
Authors:   Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India, Sarkar Arindam , Bag Anil Kumar ,   Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India
Published: July 2022

The disease that often affects the lung by blocking the airways is known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). There are several cause of COPD disease and especially smoking behaviour is the major cause of chronic illness. Howeover, offering treatment for COPD patients is a challengeable task, because the symptoms and actions are not similar for all patients. To diminish this problem, the technology called Internet of Things (IoT) is been introduced to monitor the patients and submit the report with a wide range of exactness rates. Furthermore, IoT is designed with different sensor hubs to sense the patient’s body condition with high accuracy. Thus, identification of the disease severity rate is possible by monitoring several biological parameters using different processes and sensors. Analysis of parameters are performed using an efficient Machine Learning (ML) or Deep Learning (DL) approach in a suitable platform. By, using IoT technology, anybody from anywhere can able to access the medical specialist suggestion based on their body conditions. The current review article has aimed to present the uses of IoT in COPD patient monitoring in different ways as well as the function of different models are compared in the form of graphs. Keywords: Biological Parameters, Chronic Diseases, Internet of Things, Sensors, Severity Prediction
An Empirical Analysis of Work Life Balance: A study on women employees in Banking Sector
Authors:   M.B.A, NET, K-SET, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Government First Grade College, Krishnaraja Nagara, University of Mysore, Mysore, N D Sowmya , D Preetham ,   M.Com, PGDFM., Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Maharani's Women's Commerce and Management, College, University of Mysore, Mysore
Published: July 2022

In the current world, women are working in almost all the type of jobs demonstrating that there is no gender difference in work. Work-life balance is one of the supreme challenging issues being encountered by the women employees in the 21st century. Work- life balance means the extent to which the employee feels contented and have his or her needs fulfilled in both professional and personal faces of life. In the recent time the issue of work-life balance has gained more concern due to the reason that an individual’s work life and personal life may present contradictory demands, while demand from both the spheres are equally important. This problem is more prominent among female employees. The research is made on the current issues of work-life balance of women bank employees to find the factors influencing their work life balance. The study is based on both the public and private sector bank employees positioned as clerk, cashier and officers. Bank employees deal with a wide variety of population daily at their working schedules. The study focuses on the causes and consequences of imbalance on the basis of demographics, Rewards, Career Development factors, family and HR factors to look at the challenges associated with managing professional and personal life of women employees of the banking sector. Keywords: Banking, Professional Life, Women Employees, Work-life balance
A Look at Outbursts of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli–Bernstein) near 20 au
Authors: Kelley Michael S. P. , Kokotanekova Rosita , Holt Carrie E. , Protopapa Silvia , Bodewits Dennis , Knight Matthew M. , Lister Tim , Usher Helen , Chatelain Joseph , Gomez Edward , Greenstreet Sarah , Angel Tony , Wooding Ben
Published: July 2022

Cometary activity may be driven by ices with very low sublimation temperatures, such as carbon monoxide ice, which can sublimate at distances well beyond 20 au. This point is emphasized by the discovery of the Oort cloud comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli–Bernstein) and its observed activity out to ∼26 au. Through observations of this comet’s optical brightness and behavior, we can potentially discern the drivers of activity in the outer solar system. We present a study of the activity of comet Bernardinelli–Bernstein with broad-band optical photometry taken at 19–20 au from the Sun (2021 June to 2022 February) as part of the LCO Outbursting Objects Key (LOOK) Project. Our analysis shows that the comet’s optical brightness during this period was initially dominated by cometary outbursts, stochastic events that ejected ∼107 to ∼108 kg of material on short (<1 day) timescales. We present evidence for three such outbursts occurring in 2021 June and September. The nominal nuclear volumes excavated by these events are similar to the 10–100 m pit-shaped voids on the surfaces of short-period comet nuclei, as imaged by spacecraft. Two out of three Oort cloud comets observed at large pre-perihelion distances exhibit outburst behavior near 20 au, suggesting such events may be common in this population. In addition, quiescent CO-driven activity may account for the brightness of the comet in 2022 January to February, but that variations in the cometary active area (i.e., the amount of sublimating ice) with heliocentric distance are also possible.
Atmospheric Gravitational Tides of Earth-like Planets Orbiting Low-mass Stars
Authors: Navarro Thomas , Merlis Timothy M. , Cowan Nicolas B. , Gomez Natalya
Published: July 2022

Temperate terrestrial planets orbiting low-mass stars are subject to strong tidal forces. The effects of gravitational tides on the solid planet and that of atmospheric thermal tides have been studied, but the direct impact of gravitational tides on the atmosphere itself has so far been ignored. We first develop a simplified analytic theory of tides acting on the atmosphere of a planet. We then implement gravitational tides into a general circulation model of a static-ocean planet in a short-period orbit around a low-mass star—the results agree with our analytic theory. Because atmospheric tides and solid-body tides share a scaling with the semimajor axis, we show that there is a maximum amplitude of the atmospheric tide that a terrestrial planet can experience while still having a solid surface; Proxima Centauri b is the poster child for a planet that could be geophysically Earth-like but with atmospheric tides more than 500× stronger than Earth’s. In this most extreme scenario, we show that atmospheric tides significantly impact the planet’s meteorology—but not its climate. Two possible modest climate impacts are enhanced longitudinal heat transport and cooling of the lowest atmospheric layers. The strong radiative forcing of such planets dominates over gravitational tides, unlike moons of cold giant planets, such as Titan. We speculate that atmospheric tides could be climatologically important on planets where the altitude of maximal tidal forcing coincides with the altitude of cloud formation and that the effect could be detectable for non-Earth-like planets subject to even greater tides.
A new species of Astronotus (Teleostei, Cichlidae) from the Orinoco River and Gulf of Paria basins, northern South America
Authors: Lozano Alfredo Perez , Lasso-Alcalá Oscar M. , Bittencourt Pedro S. , Taphorn Donald C. , Perez Nayibe , Farias Izeni Pires
Published: July 2022

Based on morphological and molecular analysis of Astronotus species, a new species is described from the Orinoco River and Gulf of Paria basins in Venezuela and Colombia. Morphologically, it differs from Astronotus crassipinnis and Astronotus ocellatus in pre-orbital depth, caudal peduncle depth, head width, and caudal peduncle length, with significant differences in average percentage values. Osteologically, it differs from the two described species by lacking a hypurapophysis on the parahypural bone (hypural complex) and having two or three supraneural bones. Another characteristic that helps diagnose the new species is the morphology of the sagitta otolith, which is oval with crenulated dorsal and ventral margins and a rounded posterior edge. Genetically, the new species is distinct from all the other lineages previously proposed for the genus, delimited by five single locus species delimitation methods, and also has unique diagnostic nucleotides. Phylogenetic analyses support the monophyly of the new species as well as all other species/lineages. Astronotus species have considerable genetic, anatomical, and sagitta otolith shape differences, but have few significant traditional morphometric and meristic differences, because there is high variability in counts of spines, soft dorsal-fin rays, and lateral-line scales. It is clear that this new species is genetically and anatomically differentiated from all other species within the genus, and deserves recognition as a new valid species.
Benthic megafauna of the western Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean
Authors: Bribiesca-Contreras Guadalupe , Dahlgren Thomas G. , Amon Diva J. , Cairns Stephen , Drennan Regan , Durden Jennifer M. , Eléaume Marc P. , Hosie Andrew M. , Kremenetskaia Antonina , McQuaid Kirsty , O’Hara Timothy D. , Rabone Muriel , Simon-Lledó Erik , Smith Craig R. , Watling Les , Wiklund Helena , Glover Adrian G.
Published: July 2022

There is a growing interest in the exploitation of deep-sea mineral deposits, particularly on the abyssal seafloor of the central Pacific Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), which is rich in polymetallic nodules. In order to effectively manage potential exploitation activities, a thorough understanding of the biodiversity, community structure, species ranges, connectivity, and ecosystem functions across a range of scales is needed. The benthic megafauna plays an important role in the functioning of deep-sea ecosystems and represents an important component of the biodiversity. While megafaunal surveys using video and still images have provided insight into CCZ biodiversity, the collection of faunal samples is needed to confirm species identifications to accurately estimate species richness and species ranges, but faunal collections are very rarely carried out. Using a Remotely Operated Vehicle, 55 specimens of benthic megafauna were collected from seamounts and abyssal plains in three Areas of Particular Environmental Interest (APEI 1, APEI 4, and APEI 7) at 3100–5100 m depth in the western CCZ. Using both morphological and molecular evidence, 48 different morphotypes belonging to five phyla were found, only nine referrable to known species, and 39 species potentially new to science. This work highlights the need for detailed taxonomic studies incorporating genetic data, not only within the CCZ, but in other bathyal, abyssal, and hadal regions, as representative genetic reference libraries that could facilitate the generation of species inventories.
Differentially Expressed Inflammation-Regulating MicroRNAs in Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: McAlpine Sarah M. , Roberts Sarah E. , Hargreaves Breanna K.V. , Bullock Claire , Ramsey Suzanne , Stringer Elizabeth , Lang Bianca , Huber Adam , György Bence , Erdélyi Fruzsina , Issekutz Thomas B. , Dérfalvi Beáta
Published: July 2022

Objective

To evaluate microRNA expression in synovial fluid (SF), plasma, and leukocytes from patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods

MicroRNA expression in pooled JIA plasma and SF was assessed by absolute quantitative droplet digital PCR array. The results were validated in individual patient samples. MicroRNA content in leukocytes and extracellular vesicles was evaluated by real-time PCR in JIA blood and SF. Blood microRNA expression was compared with healthy controls (HCs). Principal component analysis was used to profile JIA plasma and SF microRNAs, and the potential biological consequences of microRNA dysregulation were investigated by pathway analysis.

Results

MiR-15a-5p and miR-409-3p levels were higher in JIA plasma than in HC plasma. JIA SF contained elevated levels of miR-21-5p, miR-27a-3p, miR-146b-5p, miR-155-5p, and miR-423-5p, and decreased miR-192-5p and miR-451a, compared to JIA plasma. Extracellular vesicle analysis demonstrated variable encapsulation among selected microRNAs, with only miR-155-5p being represented substantially in extracellular vesicles. SF leukocytes also had higher expression of miR-21-5p, miR-27a-3p, miR-146b-5p, and miR-155-5p, and lower expression of miR-409-3p and miR-451a, relative to blood. No differences were observed between JIA and HC blood leukocytes. Clusters of microRNAs were commonly altered in JIA joint fluid and leukocytes compared to JIA blood samples. In silico analysis predicted that differentially expressed microRNAs in JIA target the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β pathway.

Conclusion

The expression of multiple microRNAs is dysregulated in JIA both locally and systemically, which may inhibit the TGF-β pathway. These findings advance our knowledge of JIA immunopathogenesis and may lead to the development of targeted therapies.
Tendances et perspectives de l’intelligence artificielle dans le secteur de l’information-documentation : vision prospective R&D et applications dans le monde des affaires
Authors: Huot Charles
Published: July 2022

L’intelligence artificielle envahit le monde. Le secteur de l’information et de la documentation ne lui échappe pas d’autant qu’il est en réalité l’un des tout premiers secteurs sur lequel elle a fait ses armes et forgé ses premières victoires. Indexation automatique, moteur de recherche, traduction automatique, reconnaissance d’image, analyse sémantique de contenu, Text Mining , résumé automatique et plus généralement, traitement automatique des langues, étaient les prémisses de cette révolution bouleversante qu’apporte l’IA. Est-ce à dire que tout a été réalisé ? Certes non ! De nouvelles approches, fondées sur des données multimodales et des modèles de langage prometteurs, tels que Embedded Word , Bert, GPT, font l’objet de travaux très importants en R&D. Ces dernières innovations s’intègrent au sein de développements logiciels de plus en plus utilisés dans le monde des affaires, notamment de la presse, de l’édition et de la production cinématographique.
Les visions religieuses de l’écologie
Authors: Euvé François
Published: July 2022

Écologie et spiritualité, voire religion, vont souvent de pair, paraissant inverser l’idée d’une inéluctable sécularisation de nos sociétés. Dans cette nouvelle topographie, ce n’est pas le christianisme que l’on met en avant, mais plutôt les traditions orientales comme le bouddhisme. Toutefois, si l’écologie est la science des relations, ce sont effectivement ces liens relationnels que l’on voit se tisser entre les divers courants spirituels. Allant à l’encontre des clôtures dogmatiques, la sensibilité écologique montante incite les religions à retrouver le chemin du dialogue.
Le(s) temps des catastrophes nucléaires
Authors: Guarnieri Franck , Portelli Aurélien
Published: July 2022

Les accidents nucléaires de Tchernobyl et de Fukushima ont donné lieu à des interprétations que nous proposons de décrypter au prisme des conceptions du temps. Selon l’hypothèse soutenue, la question du rapport au temps se révèle essentielle pour saisir le sens accordé à ces catastrophes. En Occident, Tchernobyl et Fukushima ont suscité des constructions imaginaires qui renvoient à une conception linéaire du temps. Au Japon, l’interprétation de Fukushima s’inscrit en partie dans cette temporalité, sans pour autant épuiser l’imaginaire temporel dans lequel est saisie la catastrophe, qui s’ouvre sur une idée de renaissance, se référant ainsi à une conception cyclique du temps.
Vers la proposition d’une typologie des modes de mobilisation des ressources par les nouvelles recrues lors de leur socialisation en milieu hospitalier
Authors: Scoyez-Van Poppel Sylvie , Dubroeuq Anne-Fabienne , Alphonse-Tilloy Isabelle , Lacroux Alain
Published: July 2022

L’objectif de cet article est de contribuer à une meilleure connaissance des stratégies de mobilisation des ressources par les nouveaux infirmiers lors de leur socialisation en milieu hospitalier. Dans un contexte de pénurie de personnel soignant, rendue plus aigüe encore par la crise sanitaire, le recrutement et la fidélisation dans les hôpitaux publics présentent, en effet, de forts enjeux pour ces organisations en tension. La socialisation organisationnelle, qui couvre la période durant laquelle le nouvel embauché découvre son environnement de travail, est un moment crucial durant lequel il élabore ses premières impressions sur l’organisation, en appréhende ses valeurs, sa culture, les comportements attendus et les connaissances sociales requises pour jouer son rôle de manière efficace. Nous avons réalisé une étude exploratoire auprès de 30 infirmiers diplômés d’état (IDE) nouvellement recrutés dans un centre hospitalier de la région des Hauts-de-France. L’analyse thématique de contenu des entretiens semi-directifs menés nous a permis de mettre en évidence une grande variété de ressources mobilisées par les IDE en phase de socialisation. L’approfondissement de l’analyse nous a ensuite permis de montrer que ces ressources se regroupaient en paquets ou caravanes (Hobfoll, 2011), et nous a conduit à distinguer quatre classes d’IDE en fonction des modes de mobilisation de ressources développées et de leur impact sur la socialisation : les démissionnaires, les établis, les distants et les loyaux.
Sondages d’opinion : mesurer l’incertitude
Authors: Sauger Nicolas
Published: July 2022

Parmi les modes de connaissance de la société moderne sur elle-même, les sondages sont apparus tardivement, au tournant du xx e  siècle. Conçus pour quantifier et légitimés par leur capacité de prédiction, les sondages entretiennent une relation paradoxale à l’incertitude. La notion d’intervalle de confiance a été clé dans le développement de la technique mais reste discutée. La perspective de « l’erreur totale » montre toute la difficulté d’une quantification effective de cette incertitude.
Confinés en confinement au temps du Covid : la situation des communautés religieuses cloîtrées en France
Authors: de Saint-Sernin Inès , Oriot Denis
Published: July 2022

Introduction : La pandémie de COVID-19 touche plus sévèrement les personnes âgées et/ou avec facteurs de risques. Les EHPAD ont été très affectés, mais on ignore ce qu’il en est dans les communautés religieuses cloîtrées ayant une population âgée. L’objectif principal de cette étude était d’évaluer le nombre de religieux ayant eu la COVID-19 dans des monastères cloîtrés pendant le premier confinement en France. Les objectifs secondaires concernaient les mesures de prévention utilisées à l’intérieur du monastère. Méthode : Un questionnaire a été envoyé à des monastères cloîtrés de trois régions françaises, entre le 25/07 et le 25/08/2020, cherchant à connaître : le nombre de religieux contaminés/décédés ; les mesures de prévention prises : dans la vie communautaire, pour les religieux sortant puis revenant au monastère et pour l’accueil des personnes. Résultats : Sur 724 religieux répartis dans 34 monastères, peu ont été contaminés : 25 d’une même région (soit 3,5 %). En comparaison au 30/07/2020, ce taux était équivalent dans les EHPAD et les EMS, mais il ne concernait que deux monastères. Le taux de décès a été inférieur dans les monastères : trois d’entre eux soit 0,4 % contre 1,4 %. D’autre part, les mesures de préventions ont été bien respectées par l’ensemble des religieux à l’intérieur de la communauté, lors des sorties et retours et lors de l’accueil. Conclusion : Contrairement à ce qui a pu être observé dans les EHPAD, très peu de religieux sont décédés de la COVID-19 pendant le premier confinement. Et les mesures de prévention ont été bien respectées dans les monastères étudiés.
Accès aux soins et prise en charge des personnes diabétiques en République démocratique du Congo
Authors: Lambert Hélène , Mbeva Kahindo Jean-Bosco
Published: July 2022

Introduction : Cet article présente une étude menée dans la ville de Goma (République démocratique du Congo) et traitant : des difficultés rencontrées par les diabétiques pour accéder à des soins de qualité et rester observants aux traitements ; de quelques solutions apportées par deux centres de santé pilotes et leurs défis à résoudre. Méthode : Nous avons mené et analysé, selon une méthode inductive, 38 entretiens semi-directifs. Ces entrevues ont été réalisées, d’une part, avec des malades et les autorités locales dans la communauté. D’autre part, dans les centres de santé pilotes, des entretiens ont été conduits avec des patients, leur entourage et le personnel soignant. Résultats : Quatre barrières à l’accès aux soins et au suivi du traitement ont été identifiées : le coût des soins, le suivi du régime alimentaire, l’attrait de la médecine traditionnelle et l’acceptation de la maladie. De même, trois démarches innovantes, mises en place dans les centres de santé pilotes, ont émergé : les modalités de paiement, l’humanisation des soins et la mise en place d’une équipe pluridisciplinaire. Enfin, deux difficultés – approvisionnement en médicaments et travail avec la famille et la communauté – sont apparues. Conclusion : Cette étude met en lumière plusieurs barrières, relatives à l’accès aux soins et au suivi, rencontrées par les diabétiques à Goma. Elle s’attarde aussi sur certaines démarches innovations expérimentées par deux centres de santé pilotes. Notre analyse pourrait être approfondie par des observations directes au sein des structures et par la récolte de données quantitatives.
Adhésion au plan de soins : repenser le parcours du patient asthmatique en Belgique
Authors: Seret Jehan , Gooset Fabienne , Pirson Magali
Published: July 2022

Introduction : L’une des principales recommandations pour améliorer l’adhésion thérapeutique des patients asthmatiques chroniques est l’implémentation d’un parcours de soins coordonné, visant à faciliter la gestion de la maladie par le patient tout en rencontrant davantage ses besoins et attentes. But de l’étude : Étudier, à travers une revue de littérature critique et une courte enquête, comment mettre ce parcours de soins sur pied et l’adapter au contexte belge. Résultats : Un modèle intégrant les trois lignes de soins en Belgique a été élaboré. La première ligne est constituée, principalement, par le médecin traitant, tandis que les deuxième et troisième sont centralisées autour d’une structure appelée clinique d’asthme. Cette dernière assurerait la mise au point de l’asthme, son suivi chronique et le traitement chez les patients souffrant de forme sévère. Les rôles des professionnels de la santé travaillant avec le patient asthmatique ont été identifiés et décrits. Ce modèle a été discuté à la lumière de la situation belge actuelle sur différents plans : la gestion de l’asthme, les moyens pour assurer une communication interdisciplinaire efficace et, enfin, l’implémentation d’un des acteurs clés : l’infirmière de pratique avancée. Conclusion : Bien que la situation belge ne soit pas encore tout à fait propice à l’émergence de cette nouvelle fonction infirmière, notre modèle jette les bases d’un système qui est adapté à la complexité de la Belgique, qui a fait ses preuves sur la scène internationale et qui offre une réponse aux besoins des patients asthmatiques chroniques.
Déterminants du recours au test de dépistage du VIH chez les femmes en âge de procréer au Burundi
Authors: Yapi Apollinaire , Tetchi Ekissi Orsot , Coulibaly Amed , Sablé Parfait Stéphane , Kouadjo San Boris Bédiakon , Yao Eugène Konan
Published: July 2022

Introduction : En Afrique subsaharienne, notamment au Burundi, le recours au test de dépistage du VIH, qui est fondamental pour initier un traitement, est relativement faible. La présente étude vise à identifier les déterminants liés au recours au test de dépistage du VIH chez les femmes en âge de procréer dans ce pays. Matériels et méthodes : Il s’agit d’une analyse de données secondaires provenant des Enquêtes de Démographie et de Santé 2016-2017 du Burundi. Notre population cible était les femmes âgées de 15 à 49 ans. Les données ont été analysées avec le logiciel stata 15.1. La régression logistique binaire multiniveau a permis d’identifier les déterminants individuels et contextuels du recours au test de dépistage du VIH/sida chez ces femmes. Résultats : Sur un total de 8 537 femmes incluses dans cette étude, 17,63 % étaient âgées entre 15 et 24 ans, 46,44 % entre 25 et 34 ans et 35,93 % entre 35 et 49 ans. Les déterminants individuels du recours au test de dépistage VIH étaient l’âge, le niveau d’éducation, la parité, le statut marital, le pouvoir décisionnel et la fréquence d’écoute radiophonique. Notons que 1,36 % du recours au test du VIH était imputable au niveau région, et le milieu de résidence était une variable importante du contexte. Conclusion : Le recours au test de dépistage du VIH est influencé par les facteurs individuels et contextuels dont la prise en compte est indispensable à l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de programme de lutte contre le VIH au Burundi.
Analyse macroéconomique de l’efficacité de la politique fiscale antitabac en Algérie
Authors: Kendi Nabila , Hidra Younes , Tlilane Nouara Kaid
Published: July 2022

Introduction : L’OMS préconise que les mesures financières et fiscales, visant à rendre l’acquisition du tabac moins abordable, sont les plus efficaces, particulièrement dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire. But de l’étude : L’objectif est d’analyser l’application et l’efficacité de la politique fiscale antitabac en Algérie, conformément aux dispositions de la Convention-Cadre de l’OMS pour la Lutte Antitabac. Méthode : Sur des données macroéconomiques couvrant la période 1970-2018, nous avons vérifié si les niveaux, la structure et l’évolution des taxes sur le tabac sont orientés vers l’application d’une politique fiscale antitabac. Puis, nous avons analysé les conditions de l’efficacité de cette politique et sa viabilité par une étude économétrique de l’élasticité-prix de la demande de cigarettes, de l’élasticité-revenu de la demande de cigarettes et de l’élasticité de la demande abordable des tabacs. Résultats : Nous avons démontré, qu’en Algérie, la politique fiscale antitabac n’est pas appliquée, qu’elle n’est pas efficace à long terme et que les conditions de sa viabilité ne sont pas réunies. Conclusion : Les résultats de cette étude ont aboutit à remettre en cause l’article 6 de la CCLAT OMS.
Global weak solutions to a chemotaxis-Navier-Stokes system in $ \mathbb{R}^3 $
Authors: Kang Kyungkeun , Lee Jihoon , Winkler Michael
Published: July 2022

The Cauchy problem in \begin{document}$ \mathbb{R}^3 $\end{document} for the chemotaxis-Navier–Stokes system

   \begin{document}$ \begin{eqnarray*} \left\{ \begin{array}{l} n_t + u\cdot\nabla n = \Delta n - \nabla \cdot (n\nabla c), \\ c_t + u\cdot\nabla c = \Delta c - nc, \\ u_t + (u\cdot\nabla) u = \Delta u + \nabla P + n\nabla\phi, \qquad \nabla \cdot u = 0, \ \end{array} \right. \end{eqnarray*} $\end{document}

is considered. Under suitable conditions on the initial data \begin{document}$ (n_0, c_0, u_0) $\end{document}, with regard to the crucial first component requiring that \begin{document}$ n_0\in L^1( \mathbb{R}^3) $\end{document} be nonnegative and such that \begin{document}$ (n_0+1)\ln (n_0+1) \in L^1( \mathbb{R}^3) $\end{document}, a globally defined weak solution with \begin{document}$ (n, c, u)|_{t = 0} = (n_0, c_0, u_0) $\end{document} is constructed. Apart from that, assuming that moreover \begin{document}$ \int_{ \mathbb{R}^3} n_0(x) \ln (1+|x|^2) dx $\end{document} is finite, it is shown that a weak solution exists which enjoys further regularity features and preserves mass in an appropriate sense.
Designing an energy management system for household consumptions with an off-grid hybrid power system
Authors: Elweddad Mohamed , Güneşer Muhammet , Yusupov Ziyodulla
Published: July 2022

This paper analyzes the effect of meteorological variables such as solar irradiance and ambient temperature in addition to cultural factors such as consumer behavior levels on energy consumption in buildings. Reducing demand peaks to achieve a stable daily load and hence lowering electricity bills is the goal of this work. Renewable generation sources, including wind and Photovoltaics systems (PV) as well as battery storage are integrated to supply the managed home load. The simulation model was conducted using Matlab R2019b on a personal laptop with an Intel Core i7 with 16 GB memory. The model considered two seasonal scenarios (summer and winter) to account for the variable available energy sources and end-user electric demand which is classified into three demand periods, peak-demand, mid-demand, and low-demand, to evaluate the modeled supply-demand management strategy. The obtained results showed that the surrounding temperature and the number of family members significantly impact the rate of electricity consumption. The study was designed to optimize and manage electricity consumption in a building fed by a standalone hybrid energy system.
Investment decisions under uncertainties in geothermal power generation
Authors: Dewi Marmelia P. , Setiawan Andri D. , Latief Yusuf , Purwanto Widodo Wahyu
Published: July 2022

Geothermal energy is one of the strategies employed by the Indonesian government to meet rising electricity demand. Developing geothermal energy is often characterized by uncertainties and requires sequential decision-making which is divided into four development phases: 1) identification, 2) exploration, 3) exploitation, and 4) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPPC) before it can be commercialized. Traditional valuation techniques often produce a negative net present value (NPV), suggesting decision to reject the project's investment plan. This paper investigates the economic viability of a geothermal power generation project using both NPV and real options analysis (ROA). Costs and uncertainties associated with the various development phases as well as the investment structure of geothermal projects are studied. We develop a framework for assessing the impact of four uncertainties using a binomial lattice: capacity factor, electricity price, make-up well-drilling costs, and operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Secondary data from an Indonesian context geothermal power plant was used. Positive option values were found for the lattice approach compared to negative values found for the common NPV calculation. The result of this study showed the successful outcome of the exploration stage is very critical to determining the continuation of the project. The framework supports decision-makers in evaluating the impact of geothermal power generation projects in the face of uncertainty by providing a rigorous analysis. The movement of the underlying asset's value in the whole project's lifetime will assist the management in deciding on whether to exit or continue.
Circular self-cleaning building materials and fabrics using dual doped TiO2 nanomaterials
Authors: Karagiannis Evangelos , Papadaki Dimitra , Assimakopoulos Margarita N.
Published: July 2022

Nanostructured titanium dioxide (TiO2) among other oxides can be used as a prominent photocatalytic nanomaterial with self-cleaning properties. TiO2 is selected in this research, due to its high photocatalytic activity, high stability and low cost. Metal doping has proved to be a successful approach for enhancing the photocatalytic efficiency of photocatalysts. Photocatalytic products can be applied in the building sector, using both building materials as a matrix, but also in fabrics. In this study undoped and Mn-In, Mn-Cu, In-Ni, Mn-Ni bimetallic doped TiO2 nanostructures were synthesized using the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. Decolorization efficiency of applied nanocoatings on fabrics and 3-D printed sustainable blocks made from recycled building materials was studied, both under UV as well as visible light for Methylene Blue (MB), using a self-made depollution and self-cleaning apparatus. Nanocoated samples showed high MB decolorization and great potential in self-cleaning applications. Results showed that the highest MB decolorization for both applications were observed for 0.25 at% Mn-In doped TiO2. For the application of 3-D printed blocks Mn-In and In-Ni doped TiO2 showed the highest net MB decolorization, 25.1 and 22.6%, respectively. For the application of nanocoated fabrics, three samples (Mn-In, In-Ni and Mn-Cu doped TiO2) showed high MB decolorization (58.1, 52.7 and 47.6%, respectively) under indirect sunlight, while under UV light the fabric coated with Mn-In and In-Ni doped TiO2 showed the highest MB decolorization rate 26.1 and 24.0%, respectively.
Maximum degree and minimum degree spectral radii of some graph operations
Authors: Zhang Xiujun , Bilal Ahmad , Munir M. Mobeen , Rehman Hafiz Mutte ur
Published: July 2022

New results relating to the maximum and minimum degree spectral radii of generalized splitting and shadow graphs have been constructed on the basis of any regular graph, referred as base graph. In particular, we establish the relations of extreme degree spectral radii of generalized splitting and shadow graphs of any regular graph.
CSR Programs of Financial Institutions
Authors: Panait Mirela , Raimi Lukman , Hysa Eglantina , Isiaka Abiodun S.
Published: July 2022

This chapter explores the contrary views on CSR activities of financial institutions by drawing attention to the purported chameleon behavior of banks in promoting various CSR programs, adopting equator principles in lending activity, conducting financial education campaigns to increase the degree of financial inclusion of the population versus the claim about deceptive promotional techniques, practicing abusive contractual clauses in order to maximize profits at the expense of consumers. The chapter is distinguished by the critical attitude towards the behavior of FTNCs which knows significant differences depending on the area of manifestation – in the country of origin or in the host countries, developing countries. In addition, these entities take advantage of international instruments set up such as the equator principles or non-financial reporting standards to create a positive image among stakeholders, although their behavior is not socially responsible.
Improving Diversity in Military Medicine Through Collaborative Leadership
Authors: Green Althea
Published: July 2022

This chapter presents an example of a diversity educational change initiative at a medical school. A novel premedical program for enlisted members of the U.S. military services was implemented based on mission requirements, analysis of existing data, and evidence-based strategies. The U.S. physician population suffers from a lack of diversity. This has been a long-standing problem which has a significant impact on the health of the nation. Educational leaders have been given a mandate to address this challenge, and efforts have been made over the past decades – with varying levels of success. This chapter discusses the realities of the diversity challenges facing the health professions workforce and highlights elements of programs which have produced successful diversity outcomes. The military's premedical program is described in detail, including the theoretical perspectives for student persistence and how leaders collaborated to create the conditions for student success.
Emotional Intelligence and Professional Development
Authors: Zaky Hany
Published: July 2022

Teachers are exposed to a highly stressful job because of the dynamic organizational and societal changes experienced in the educational sector. To deal with these daily challenges, they need to develop high-level emotional competencies such as emotional intelligence (EI) to support their professional development (PD) for adequate teaching and schooling. Developing EI capitalizes upon the harmonious relationships among the various school aspects: student's academic achievement and effective instruction. To this point, it fosters in-class diversity and inclusion understanding. This chapter highlights the strong connection between emotional intelligence and teachers' professional development toward positive professional and organizational changes. It reports PD's correlation with teachers' self-direction, leadership skills, and teaching effectiveness. It also addresses some easy-to-follow pedagogical implications.