bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison Of Naproxen And Diacerein In The Treatment Of Knee Joint Osteoarthritis
Authors: Munir Mehtab , Khan Ayesha , Sayyar Tauseef , Mufti Maria , Siddiqui Iqra , Abbasi Sara Tariq
Published: November 2023

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease in older age. Pain and limitation of movement are the main symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Many pharmacological options are available for symptomatic relief but NSAIDs are mostly prescribed. Diacerein is also prescribed for osteoarthritis but data regarding its efficacy is still controversial. Moreover, studies regarding the comparison of diacerein with NSAIDs are deficient in Pakistan.

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of naproxen (NSAID) with diacerein in treating knee osteoarthritis.

Methodology: Patients fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the study. After written informed consent 60 patients of knee osteoarthritis were included in the study. They were divided randomly into two groups. Group A (n=30) was prescribed with tablet naproxen 500mg twice daily and group B (n=30) was given capsule diacerein 50mg twice daily for 12 weeks. Baseline VAS and WOMAC scores of the patients were noted. These scores were compared with scores achieved 12 weeks after intervention. Intra-group comparison of the scores was also carried out. SPSS version 23.0 was used for statistical analysis.

Results: WOMAC and VAS scores comparison of the two groups (A & B) before intervention showed an insignificant p-value that is 0.815 for the WOMAC score and  0.509 for the VAS score. After intervention means WOMAC score i.e.10.50 ± 2.46 of group A (treated with naproxen) was better than the mean 29.62 ± 7.03 of group B (treated with diacerein) showing significant p-value (< 0.001). Similarly mean VAS of group A 1.92 ± 0.58 improved more than the mean VAS of group B i.e 3.38 ± 0.75 with significant p-value (< 0.001). Intra-group comparison of the groups also showed a significant p-value.

Conclusion: Clinical efficacy of naproxen is better than diacerein in treating knee osteoarthritis.
Comparative Evaluation Of Premedication With Flurbiprofen And Prednisolone On Post Endodontic Pain In Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Haq Umair ul , Maqbool Hassan , Rizwan Zarnab , Sajid Khadija , Nazir Kiran , Khattak Shakeel ur Rahman
Published: November 2023

Background: Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure that encompasses cleaning & shaping i.e. preparation of root canals followed by obturation of the prepared canals. Pain is a very common sensation that occurs few hours after root canal treatment (RCT).
Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of premedication with flurbiprofen and prednisolone on post-endodontic pain in teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
Materials and Methods: It is a randomized control trial study conducted in the department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sardar Begum Dental College, & Hospital Peshawar. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups i.e. A and B using coin flip technique. Thirty minutes before starting the endodontic therapy, single pretreatment dose of Flurbiprofen (100mg) was given to patients in Group A and Prednisolone (30mg) to patients in Group B. Patients’ pain intensity experience was measured using the visual analog scale (VAS) after root canal treatment. They were instructed to complete a pain diary at specific intervals (i.e. at 6, 12 and 24 hours after the commencement of treatment) in order to determine efficacy in both groups.
Results: As per efficacy in both groups, in Group A, 44 (55%) showed effective results whereas in Group B, only 20 (25%) patients showed effective results.
Conclusion: Single pretreatment dose of flurbiprofen has a more sustained effect in reducing post-endodontic pain as compared to prednisolone.
Assessment Of Predictive Value Of Serum Uric Acid Levels For Low Birth Weight In Pre-Eclampsia
Authors: Asma Sadaf , Muntaha Sidra Tul , Liaqat Amerzish , Hassan Farhan , Hayat Sara , Ahmed Rafiq
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of raised serum uric acid level in females with pre-eclampsia, in predicting low birth weight.
SUBJESTS & METHODS: Cross sectional study carried out at Gynecology Department, FGSH Poly Clinic, Islamabad & duration of study was 6 months from July 21, 2021 to Jan 20, 2022. A total of 225 Preeclampsia pregnant female were clinically examined and included in the study. Blood sample were collected for serum uric acid and followed till the birth of the baby.
RESULTS: The  study  included  age  ranged  from  18  up  to  40  years.  Average age was 28.69years +5.01SD. Sensitivity & specificity of uric acid level in Serum in diagnosis of low birth weight are 85.71%  and  81.42%  respectively while  it  has  positive  predictive & negative predictive value  of  51.43% &  96.13% respectively.  Diagnostic accuracy of uric acid level in serum was 82.22%.
CONCLUSION: Uric acid level in serum is of great diagnostic and prognostic importance in women with pre-eclampsia & helps in predicting low birth weight.
Huge Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Originating In Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Authors: Nabeela Riaz  , Younas Samreen
Published: November 2023

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are malignant soft tissue neoplasms which account for 2% of all soft tissue sarcomas. These tumors are associated with poor prognosis, propensity to metastasize and high recurrence rates. About half of the MPNST arise from pre-existing neurofibroma and are associated with Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), 10% are radiotherapy induced others are sporadic. Pathogenesis of MPNST is not fully understood yet. MPNST are common in extremities followed by trunk but are less common in head and neck area. MPNST show limited sensitivity to radiotherapy and chemotherapy and wide surgical resection is mainstay of treatment. We present a series of 3 cases of MPNST of head and neck region originating in patients having NF1.
Association Of Maternal Age And Hemoglobin Level With Apgar Score Of Newborns In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Suburbs Of Islamabad
Authors: Farooq Muhammad Hassaan , Rizwan Afnan , Mughal Irfan Afzal , Rizvi Syed Haider Raza , Faruqi Amna , Irfan Asma
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To determine the association of Apgar score with maternal age and hemoglobin.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers (n=306) delivering live, full-term, singleton babies by spontaneous vertex delivery. Women who suffered stillbirths had babies of unknown gestational age or showed co-morbidities were excluded.

SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. Mean + standard deviation, and percentages were calculated. Cross-tabulation and logistic regression were done to see the association between dependent and independent variables. A p-value of <0.05 was statistically significant.

Results

The ages of women ranged from 20 to 40 years (mean= 25+1.9).  The number of patients aged 24 years with Hb <7g/dl was 6 (37.5%). Out of all, 90 (29.4%) patients had Hb >11g/dl, and their ages were 30 years which was significant (p = 0.000). Apgar score for the neonates showed that 258 (84.3%) had an Apgar score >7 while 48 (15.7%) had a score < 7. Babies of mothers whose age was 26 years had Apgar score < 7(25%) (p = 0.001). Neonatal birth weight, of <2kg was observed in infants born to young mothers of 26 years of age (20%) (p = 0.001), and a weight >3.5kg was recorded in 20 infants (6.5%). The younger mothers had lower Hb, and their babies had low Apgar scores <7 at the time of birth (p = 0.001).

Conclusion

Women of younger age and lower hemoglobin levels give birth to infants with low Apgar scores and birth weight. Low birth weight in neonates is significantly associated with a low five-minute Apgar score.
Multiwavelength Observations of a B-class Flare Using XSM, AIA, and XRT
Authors: Rao Yamini K. , Mondal B. , Del Zanna Giulio , Mithun N. P. S. , Vadawale S. V. , Reeves K. K. , Mason Helen E. , Bhardwaj Anil
Published: November 2023

We present multiwavelength observations by Chandrayaan-2/Solar X-ray Monitor, Solar Dynamics Observatory/Atmospheric Imaging Assembly, and Hinode/X-Ray Telescope (XRT) of a B-class flare observed on 2021 February 25, originating from an active region (AR 12804) near the northwest limb. The microflare lasts for ∼30 minutes and is composed of hot loops reaching temperatures of 10 MK. We report excellent agreement (within 20%) for the average effective temperatures obtained at the flare peak from all the three instruments, which have different temperature sensitivities. The XRT filter combination of Be-thin and Be-med provides an excellent opportunity to measure the high temperatures in such microflare events. The elemental abundances during the evolution of the microflare are also studied and observed to drop toward photospheric values at the flare peak time, compared to coronal values during the rise and decay phase. This is consistent with previous XSM studies.
A Comprehensive Observational Study of the FRB 121102 Persistent Radio Source
Authors: Chen Ge , Ravi Vikram , Hallinan Gregg W.
Published: November 2023

FRB 121102 is the first fast radio burst to be spatially associated with a persistent radio source (QRS 121102), the nature of which remains unknown. We constrain the physical size of QRS 121102 by measuring its flux-density variability with the VLA from 12 to 26 GHz. Any such variability would likely be due to Galactic refractive scintillation and would require the source radius to be ≲1017 cm at the host-galaxy redshift. We found the radio variability to be lower than the scintillation theory predictions for such a small source, leaving open the possibility for non-AGN models for QRS 121102. In addition, we roughly estimated the mass of any potential supermassive black hole (BH) associated with QRS 121102 from the line width of the host-galaxy Hα emission using a new optical spectrum from the Keck Observatory. The line width indicates a supermassive BH mass of ≲104∼5
M
⊙, too low for the observed radio luminosity and X-ray luminosity constraints, if QRS 121102 were an AGN. Finally, some dwarf galaxies that host supermassive BHs may be the stripped cores of massive galaxies during tidal interactions with companion systems. We find no nearby galaxy at the same redshift as the QRS 121102 host from low-resolution Keck spectra or the PanSTARRS catalog. In conclusion, we find no evidence supporting the hypothesis that QRS 121102 is an AGN. We instead argue that the inferred size and flat radio spectrum favor a plerion interpretation. We urge continued broadband radio monitoring of QRS 121102 to search for long-term evolution.
ΣSFR–M
∗ Diagram: A Valuable Galaxy Evolution Diagnostic to Complement (s)SFR–M
∗ Diagrams
Authors: Salim Samir , Tacchella Sandro , Osborne Chandler , Faber S. M. , Lee Janice C. , Ellison Sara L.
Published: November 2023

The specific star formation rate (sSFR) is commonly used to describe the level of galaxy star formation (SF) and to select quenched galaxies. However, since it is a relative measure of the young-to-old population, an ambiguity in its interpretation may arise because a low sSFR can be due to either a substantial previous mass buildup or SF activity that is low. We show, using large samples spanning 0 < z < 2, that the normalization of the star formation rate (SFR) by the physical extent over which SF is taking place (i.e., the SFR surface density, ΣSFR) overcomes this ambiguity. ΣSFR has a strong physical basis, being tied to the molecular gas density and the effectiveness of stellar feedback, so we propose ΣSFR–M
* as an important galaxy evolution diagram to complement (s)SFR–M
* diagrams. Using the ΣSFR–M
* diagram we confirm the Schiminovich et al. result that the level of SF along the main sequence today is only weakly mass-dependent—high-mass galaxies, despite their redder colors, are as active as blue, low-mass ones. At higher redshift, the slope of the “ΣSFR main sequence” steepens, signaling the epoch of bulge buildup in massive galaxies. We also find that ΣSFR based on the optical isophotal radius more cleanly selects both starbursting and spheroid-dominated (early-type) galaxies than the sSFR. One implication of our analysis is that the assessment of the inside-out versus outside-in quenching scenarios should consider both sSFR and ΣSFR radial profiles, because ample SF may be present in bulges with low sSFRs (red color).
The 23.01 Release of Cloudy
Authors: Gunasekera Chamani M. , van Hoof Peter A. M. , Chatzikos Marios , Ferland Gary J.
Published: November 2023

We announce the C23.01 update of cloudy. This corrects a simple coding error, present since ∼1990, in one routine that required a conversion from the line-center to the mean normalization of the Lyα optical depth. This affects the destruction of H i Lyα by background opacities. Its largest effect is upon the Lyα intensity in high-ionization dusty clouds, where the predicted intensity is now up to three times stronger. Other properties that depend on Lyα destruction, such as grain infrared emission, change in response.
Stellar Masses and Star Formation Rates of Galaxies and AGNs in the eFEDS GAMA09 Field
Authors: Yu 喻 Zhibo 知 博 , Zou 邹 Fan 凡 , Brandt William N.
Published: November 2023

The eFEDS is a wide ≈140 deg2 field that has extensive multiwavelength coverage. To improve the utility of the existing data, we use CIGALE to fit source Spectral Energy Distributions (SEDs) from X-rays to far-infrared (FIR) mainly to derive stellar masses (M
⋆) and star-formation rates (SFRs) for normal galaxies and X-ray Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs). The catalog consists of 2,057,027 galaxies and 10,373 X-ray AGNs located in the ≈60 deg2 GAMA09 sub-field. Comparing our M
⋆ with other available catalogs and our SFRs with FIR-derived SFRs, we demonstrate the general reliability of our SED-fitting measurements. Our catalog is publicly available in Zenodo.
The Behavior of the Bp Stars in the Far UV—Paper VII: HD 22316
Authors: Monier Richard
Published: November 2023

The analysis of seven spectra of the B9 Cr Hg Si star HD 22316 recorded by the SWP camera on board the International Ultraviolet Explorer does not reveal any variations of the far ultraviolet spectral energy distribution shortwards of 1800 Å in spectra collected over 2 yr with identical exposure times. The low excitation line at 1363.45 Å and the resonance line of Cl i at 1379.53 Å are most likely present. Several lines of Al ii, Si ii, P ii but none of S i could be found at their expected wavelengths. The synthesis of several Al ii lines consistently yields a clear underabundance of aluminum of about 0.40 times the solar aluminum abundance.
The Secondary Maximum of T CrB Caused by Irradiation of the Red Giant by a Cooling White Dwarf
Authors: Munari Ulisse
Published: November 2023

Both the 1866 and 1946 outbursts of the recurrent symbiotic nova T CrB have displayed a mysterious secondary maximum peaking in brightness ∼5 months past the primary one. Common to all previous modeling attempts was the rejection of plain irradiation of the red giant (RG), on the basis that the secondary maximum of T CrB would have been out of phase with the transit at superior conjunction of the RG. Implicit to this line of reasoning is the assumption of a constant temperature for the white dwarf (WD) irradiating the RG. I show by radiative modeling that irradiation of the RG by a cooling WD nicely reproduces the photometric evolution of the secondary maximum, both in terms of brightness and color, removes the phasing offset, and provides a straightforward explanation that will be easy to test at the next and imminent outburst.
A new species of Cotoneaster (Rosaceae) from western Sichuan, China
Authors: Li Mingwan , Li Dan , Lu Mengfei , Mo Shuangfeng , Ding Shen , Chen Yuanyuan , Lai Yong , Zhang Dangquan , Liao Wenbo , Fan Qiang
Published: November 2023

Cotoneaster densiflorus, a new species of Rosaceae from western Sichuan, China, is described and illustrated. Morphologically, we inferred that the new species belongs to Cotoneaster Ser. Salicifolii sensu Yü et al. (1974) in the Flora of China and Fryer and Hylmö (2009). This species is most similar to C. salicifolius, but differs in its leaf blade of ovate-lanceolate to obovate shape (vs. elliptic-oblong to ovate-lanceolate), smaller length-width ratio of 2.37 ± 0.31 (vs. 3.17 ± 0.32), slightly conduplicate (vs. not conduplicate), less lateral veins of 6–8 pairs (vs. 12–16 pairs), upper surface slightly rugose (vs. rugose), leaf margin plane (vs. revolute), lower surface densely grey tomentose (vs. grey tomentose, with bloom), greater corolla diameter of 7–9 mm (vs. 5–6 mm), styles 2 (vs. 2–3), pyrenes 2 (vs. 2–3), larger pollen grains P/E values of 2.05 ± 0.12 (vs. 1.19 ± 0.05) and leaf epidermis type W (vs. type I). Based on phylogenetic analysis of the whole chloroplast genome, C. densiflorus is sister to C. rhytidophyllus, but distantly related to C. salicifolius.
La Manequine de Jean Wauquelin, une mise en prose bourguignonne
Authors: Castellani Marie-Madeleine
Published: November 2023

Jean Wauquelin, libraire et escripvain à la cour de Bourgogne, est l’auteur de la mise en prose d’un texte du xiii e  siècle, La Manekine de Philippe de Remi. Son texte, conservé dans le ms. L.IV.5 de la Biblioteca Nazionale Universitaria de Turin, est en partie mutilé. L’auteur, désirant faire connaître le récit ancien en embellissant l’histoire, répartit le texte original en chapitres et procède à un certain nombre de modifications, tout en développant la leçon morale et religieuse déjà contenue dans le texte-source : l’être humain ne doit jamais désespérer face aux épreuves. L’intervention principale consiste à historiciser le récit en identifiant les personnages, ainsi lors du passage du roi d’Écosse en Flandre, où il s’associe au comte Robert le Frison. L’épisode du tournoi est particulièrement propice à la mention de nombreux personnages de Flandre, du Hainaut et de l’Artois : parmi eux Hugues de Vermandois et Godefroi de Bouillon renvoient à la Première croisade, permettant ainsi d’évoquer le grand projet oriental du duc Philippe. Mise en chapitre et structuration du récit, rationalisation, volonté explicative et appui sur les textes scripturaires caractérisent cette mise en prose qui est aussi un moyen de glorifier la puissance des grands seigneurs bourguignons.
Perceforest , le roi Arthur à la mode bourguignonne ?
Authors: Ferlampin-Acher Christine
Published: November 2023

Se présentant comme une chronique, le Perceforest constitue à la fois une préhistoire arthurienne – il invente des ancêtres à tous les personnages arthuriens – et une contre-fiction qui modifie Geoffroi de Monmouth – il remplit la période que celui-ci ne traite pas –, tout en se présentant comme sa continuation : une nouvelle généalogie fait d’Alexandre l’ancêtre d’Arthur et un conquérant de la Bretagne. Perceforest annexe des espaces jusque-là peu arthuriens, la Zélande, la Hollande et le Hainaut. C’est Guillaume 1 er  de Hainaut au début du xiv e  siècle, qui aurait fait copier et traduire en françois l’ouvrage source en latin. Perceforest pourrait être soit une œuvre du xv e  siècle – comme le suggère un épisode de sorcellerie, pratique qui intéresse la cour de Bourgogne sous Philippe le Bon –, soit la réécriture au XV e  siècle d’un texte antérieur, du xiv e  siècle, remanié et « modernisé » assez profondément, notamment avec la présence du personnage du luiton Zéphir, primordial dans l’architecture complexe de ce texte ambitieux, esprit familier des sources de l’Escaut, mais aussi chapelain de Vénus qui assure le développement des générations et les liaisons spatiales et temporelles. Tout cela fait que le texte a été particulièrement copié et lu à la cour de Bourgogne au xv e  siècle.
Inclusion of Implicit Bias in Health Equity Education Design: A New Mandate for Continuing Education
Authors: Oreo Gisso , Feng Sonya , Guo Ningning , Warpack Heidi , Hernandez Grissel , Bradley Kathleen
Published: November 2023

The area of implicit bias and health equity training is a renewed focus for health care settings. This article outlines a strategic journey to evaluate the current status and develop a sustainable program that integrates content on implicit bias and health equity into all training and education programs. Partnership with the health system's diversity department, professional development, and the use of innovative technology brought 100% compliance for the 12-month project.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2023;54(12):551–553.]
The error analysis for the Cahn-Hilliard phase field model of two-phase incompressible flows with variable density
Authors: Liao Mingliang , Wang Danxia , Zhang Chenhui , Jia Hongen
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we consider the numerical approximations of the Cahn-Hilliard phase field model for two-phase incompressible flows with variable density. First, a temporal semi-discrete numerical scheme is proposed by combining the fractional step method (for the momentum equation) and the convex-splitting method (for the free energy). Second, we prove that the scheme is unconditionally stable in energy. Then, the $ L^2 $ convergence rates for all variables are demonstrated through a series of rigorous error estimations. Finally, by applying the finite element method for spatial discretization, some numerical simulations were performed to demonstrate the convergence rates and energy dissipations.
On dominated multivalued operators involving nonlinear contractions and applications
Authors: Rasham Tahair , Noor Najma , Safeer Muhammad , Agarwal Ravi Prakash , Aydi Hassen , De La Sen Manuel
Published: November 2023

The objective of this research is to establish new results for set-valued dominated mappings that meet the criteria of advanced locally contractions in a complete extended b-metric space. Additionally, we intend to establish new fixed point outcomes for a couple of dominated multi-functions on a closed ball that satisfy generalized local contractions. In this study, we present novel findings for dominated maps in an ordered complete extended b-metric space. Additionally, we introduce a new concept of multi-graph dominated mappings on a closed ball within these spaces and demonstrate some original results for graphic contractions equipped with a graphic structure. To demonstrate the uniqueness of our new discoveries, we verify their applicability in obtaining a joint solution of integral and functional equations. Our findings have also led to modifications of numerous classical and contemporary results in existing research literature.
Hilfer fractional quantum system with Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives and integrals in boundary conditions
Authors: Passary Donny , Ntouyas Sotiris K. , Tariboon Jessada
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we initiate the study of existence and uniqueness of solutions for a coupled system involving Hilfer fractional quantum derivatives with nonlocal boundary value conditions containing $ q $-Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives and integrals. Our results are supported by some well-known fixed-point theories, including the Banach contraction mapping principle, Leray-Schauder alternative and the Krasnosel'skiǐ fixed-point theorem. Examples of these systems are also given in the end.
Autoencoder-assisted latent representation learning for survival prediction and multi-view clustering on multi-omics cancer subtyping
Authors: Zhu Shuwei , Wang Wenping , Fang Wei , Cui Meiji
Published: November 2023

Cancer subtyping (or cancer subtypes identification) based on multi-omics data has played an important role in advancing diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, which triggers the development of advanced multi-view clustering algorithms. However, the high-dimension and heterogeneity of multi-omics data make great effects on the performance of these methods. In this paper, we propose to learn the informative latent representation based on autoencoder (AE) to naturally capture nonlinear omic features in lower dimensions, which is helpful for identifying the similarity of patients. Moreover, to take advantage of survival information or clinical information, a multi-omic survival analysis approach is embedded when integrating the similarity graph of heterogeneous data at the multi-omics level. Then, the clustering method is performed on the integrated similarity to generate subtype groups. In the experimental part, the effectiveness of the proposed framework is confirmed by evaluating five different multi-omics datasets, taken from The Cancer Genome Atlas. The results show that AE-assisted multi-omics clustering method can identify clinically significant cancer subtypes.
On evaluation of image quality in nonparaxial single-pixel imaging
Authors: Mundrys Karolis , Orlov Sergej , Kizevičius Paulius , Minkevičius Linas , Valušis Gintaras
Published: November 2023

High numerical apertures lead to an appearance of distortions in a single-shot image, which make obtaining images troublesome if not impossible. These obstacles can be overcome in single-pixel imaging, where different strategies lead to inspection of objects with a good resolution, contrast and brightness. Recent advances in flat photonic elements have enabled the creation of compact nonparaxial imaging systems, which are especially promising in the THz range of wavelengths, bringing advances to such fields as communication, material inspection and spectroscopy. In this work, we dive into the problematics of single-pixel imaging: we introduce an object sample, which we use to investigate the resolution, contrast and brightness of the classical two-lens imaging setup. We evaluate the nonparaxial imaging of the sample and report that the conditions for the best contrast and the best brightness are decoupled in nonparaxial single pixel imaging. To overcome this hurdle, we use two integral image quality assessment techniques from computational imaging theory and estimate the quality of the image in a virtual numerical THz imaging scenario. The localized mean square error metric did not cause additional constraints to the quality of the image, whereas the global mean square error has restricted the range of possible imaging setups. Thus, the computational integral image quality assessment techniques back up the main claim of this study that in the single-pixel imaging the resolution is decoupled from the image brightness.
Use of molecular methods for the identification of yeast species isolated from fermentations of table olives produced traditionally in Kahramanmaraş
Authors: Ayman S. , Gezginc Y.
Published: November 2023

In this study, yeast species involved in the naturally fermented green table olive produced in Southern Turkey were investigated. Table olive samples were prepared with regional olive cultivars and traditional methods were employed in the production. Yeasts were isolated from the brines of the samples at the late fermentation stage and identified at the species level by the DNA sequences of the D1/D2 domain of 26S rRNA genes. The D1/D2 domains were amplified by PCR, sequenced and compared to reference sequences deposited in the NCBI database. According to the results, isolated yeasts belonged to the Candida, Debaryomyces, and Rhodotorula genera and salt tolerant species were dominant as the salt content of the brines exceeded 11%. Among the determined species, Candida oleophila was the most dominant one and it was thought that isolated strains of Candida oleophila may be taken into consideration to be used as starter culture in table olive production.
Cuentas de vidrio oculadas de la Edad del Hierro del sur de Portugal (ss. VII – II a. n. e.)
Authors: Gomes Francisco B.
Published: November 2023

Las cuentas oculadas son uno de los tipos más característicos y reconocibles de cuentas de vidrio prerromanas en el Mediterráneo y más allá. Sin embargo, su diversidad, y su significado cultural y cronológico no siempre son debidamente reconocidos. Ello es resultado de la publicación somera e incompleta de muchos ejemplares, pero también de la adopción de sistemas clasificatorios que, a pesar de válidos, no dan cuenta del potencial informativo de estas piezas. Con base en el estudio de las cuentas oculadas de la Edad del Hierro del sur de Portugal, este trabajo propone un sistema de clasificación explícito y abierto. Los datos recopilados sugieren que los patrones decorativos de las cuentas oculadas en el área de estudio tienen un significado crono-cultural, que podría señalar cambios en las cadenas de suministro y los patrones de conectividad de las comunidades locales entre la I y la II Edad del Hierro.
Code Adventure: An Educational Game for Learning JAVA Programming
Authors: Uiphanit Thanakorn , Janpla Satien , Chutosri Thatsanan , Liangyoo Pongpisid , Wattanaprapa Natcha , Kingsuwankul Pongsakorn , Bunchongkien Wannarat , Chiewchan Phachaya , Intarapoo Aekkaphob , Nititerapad Chunyarat
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this project is to (1) develop an educational game for learning in a JAVA programming course for undergraduate students, (2) compare the learning achievements of educational games and lectures, and (3) assess learner game acceptance with learning through games. The sample used in this research were 50 first-year undergraduate students in the field of management information systems from the Department of Information Science, S University in Thailand. In game design and development, The researcher developed the game based on the concept of game flow elements, such as challenges, story, fun, beauty, and so on, in order to inspire learners to be engaged in learning through games. The tools used in the research were (1) educational game performance evaluation forms, (2) an educational game for learning JAVA programming concepts, (3) a learning achievement test, and (4) student satisfaction assessment forms. The research results showed that (1) the learning efficiency of the educational game was very good, (2) the academic achievement of learning by the educational game was higher than that of learning by lecture, and (3) the acceptance of learning with computer games by the students was excellent. Additionally, learning through games made it easier for students to absorb the subject and learn more effectively. It has been discovered that learning through games improves learning results for students.
The Effect of Using Mobile Applications in Treating Learning Difficulties Among Students in Jordan
Authors: Alzubi Khaled Ahmed Aqeel
Published: November 2023

In today’s digital era, interactive learning media is the right solution to improve the quality of effective and efficient learning. An active engagement between students and learning media using iSpring Suite can enhance student understanding and enthusiasm and motivate students in teaching and learning. This research aims to create Android-based interactive media using iSpring Suite for electric lighting installation learning materials. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with a 4-D development model. This research consists of several stages: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating, and was conducted using validation sheet instruments. The results of this study indicated that the learning media experts confirmed that it was 93.8% valid. At the same time, the materials experts confirmed that it was 90.8% valid. Based on the validity percentage, Android-based interactive learning media using iSpring Suite is highly recommended for electric lighting installations subject. It has been well-tested and effectively applied as an Android-based interactive learning medium.
Student Behavior Simulation in English Online Education Based on Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Wenjing Wang
Published: November 2023

In class, every student's action is not the same. In this era, most courses are taken online; tracking and identifying students’ behavior is a significant challenge, especially in language classes (English). In this study, Student Behaviors’ Simulation-Based on Reinforcement Learning Framework (SBS–BRLF) has been proposed to track and identify students’ online class behavior. The simulation model is generated with various trained sets of behavior that are categorized as positive and negative with Reinforcement Learning (RL). Reinforcement learning (RL) is a field of machine learning dealing with how intelligent agents act in an environment for cumulative rewards. With a web camera and microphone, the students are tracked in the simulation model, and collected data is executed with RL’s aid. If the action is assessed as good, the pupil is praised, or given a warning three times, and then, if repeated, suspended for a day. Hence, the pupil is monitored easily without complications. The research and comparative analysis of the proposed and the current framework have proved that SBSBRLF works efficiently and accurately with the behavioral rate of 93.2%, the performance rate of 96%, supervision rate of 92%, reliability rate of 89.7 % for students, and a higher action and reward acceptance rate of 89.9 %.
Protéger, libérer, assujettir
Authors: Abélès Solal
Published: November 2023

Au milieu du XIVe siècle, la commune de Florence, qui ne contrôlait jusqu'alors qu'un petit territoire au-delà des murs de la cité, le contado, réussit à assujettir les six principaux centres urbains voisins : Colle Valdelsa, San Gimignano, Prato, Pistoia, Volterra et San Miniato. Pour mener à bien cet assujettissement, le pouvoir florentin ne pouvait cependant se contenter d’une pure et simple conquête militaire : l’issue en aurait été non seulement incertaine mais surtout très difficile à consolider dans le temps. Car même s’ils n’avaient pas atteint l’importance démographique des grandes cités de la région, les centres convoités étaient parvenus à maintenir leur autonomie depuis plus d’un siècle. Ils avaient par conséquent développé une identité politique et culturelle propre, en vertu de laquelle ils auraient pu, une fois conquis, refuser la soumission et constituer partant des foyers permanents de révolte. D’où la nécessité pour les Florentins d’élaborer des instruments en mesure de légitimer leur domination et d’en assurer ainsi la pérennité. Quels furent les mécanismes explicites et implicites de cette entreprise de légitimation ? À partir d’une étude approfondie des actes juridiques qui formalisèrent la soumission et du discours produit sur celle-ci par les chroniques contemporaines, cet ouvrage en analyse les ressorts politiques et culturels. Il permet ainsi de comprendre comment et pourquoi cet assujettissement fut paradoxalement pensé comme la condition nécessaire au maintien de la libertas.
Openbare toiletten in de Brusselse openbare ruimten: noodzaak of overlast?
Authors: Maes Lien , Melgaço Lucas
Published: November 2023

Pour que les espaces publics soient à la fois accessibles et accueillants, il est essentiel d’y mettre à disposition des toilettes publiques de qualité. Cette nécessité concerne tout particulièrement les femmes ainsi que des groupes plus spécifiques, notamment les personnes âgées, les personnes souffrant d’un problème de santé ou handicapées, et les personnes sans domicile fixe. Malgré leur importance, les toilettes publiques sont souvent synonymes de saleté et de désagréments, et évoquent des espaces utilisés à des fins pour lesquelles ils n’ont pas été conçus : consommation de drogues, rencontres sexuelles ou abris de fortune, par exemple. Ainsi, les toilettes publiques témoignent de la complexité des espaces publics partagés. À Bruxelles en particulier, des entretiens ont été menés auprès des autorités et des organisations concernées, et des observations ont été effectuées sur le terrain afin d’étudier l’importance que revêtent les toilettes publiques pour les espaces publics. Dans cet article, il est question des nuisances liées aux toilettes publiques et des difficultés rencontrées pour remédier de manière efficace aux usages détournés qui en sont faits.
Les toilettes publiques dans les espaces publics bruxellois : nécessité ou nuisance ?
Authors: Maes Lien , Melgaço Lucas
Published: November 2023

Pour que les espaces publics soient à la fois accessibles et accueillants, il est essentiel d’y mettre à disposition des toilettes publiques de qualité. Cette nécessité concerne tout particulièrement les femmes ainsi que des groupes plus spécifiques, notamment les personnes âgées, les personnes souffrant d’un problème de santé ou handicapées, et les personnes sans domicile fixe. Malgré leur importance, les toilettes publiques sont souvent synonymes de saleté et de désagréments, et évoquent des espaces utilisés à des fins pour lesquelles ils n’ont pas été conçus : consommation de drogues, rencontres sexuelles ou abris de fortune, par exemple. Ainsi, les toilettes publiques témoignent de la complexité des espaces publics partagés. À Bruxelles en particulier, des entretiens ont été menés auprès des autorités et des organisations concernées, et des observations ont été effectuées sur le terrain afin d’étudier l’importance que revêtent les toilettes publiques pour les espaces publics. Dans cet article, il est question des nuisances liées aux toilettes publiques et des difficultés rencontrées pour remédier de manière efficace aux usages détournés qui en sont faits.
Un sospitós habitual: Ferran Torrent i la «sèrie detectivesca»
Authors: Martín Escribà Àlex
Published: November 2023

Ferran Torrent est l’un des écrivains les plus remarquables de romans noirs en langue catalane. Dans cet article, nous nous intéressons à ses premières années de production littéraire, connues comme « série noire », qui peuvent se diviser en deux parties bien distinctes : « la trilogie du détective » et « la trilogie du journaliste ». L’objectif de cet article est de mettre en relief et d’analyser les caractéristiques principales de sa première trilogie.
L’État et la politique de prévention des risques en phase post-catastrophe : le cas de la révision du PPRN de Saint-Martin
Authors: Crozier Denis , Jouannic Gwenaël , Tran Duc Minh Chloé , Choureau Mélodie , Meslier Joséphine
Published: November 2023

Ce travail vise à analyser les conditions d'application d'une politique nationale de réduction de vulnérabilité en phase post-catastrophe, suite à l'ouragan Irma (2017), sur l'île de Saint-Martin (partie française). Il se concentre plus particulièrement sur la révision du Plan de Prévention des Risques naturels (volet risque cyclonique et submersion marine). L’analyse s’appuie notamment sur la comparaison du processus d’élaboration de documents réglementaires antérieurs sur ce territoire, afin de mettre en relief les difficultés d’appliquer une planification stratégique à ce très petit territoire insulaire. Ce travail amène plus largement à une mise en perspective sur la gouvernance et les jeux d’acteurs entre État et collectivité, et interroge également la gestion de la phase de concertation du PPRN.
L’image pour déconstruire l’imaginaire à la frontière entre le Tadjikistan et l’Afghanistan
Authors: Sadozaï Mélanie
Published: November 2023

La photographie donne l’opportunité de soutenir un discours scientifique qui conçoit la frontière entre le Tadjikistan et l’Afghanistan sous le prisme des ressources qu’elles portent et apportent aux acteurs qui opèrent à cette frontière. Pour cela, la photographie doit être présentée en complément d’autres sources de première main comme les données chiffrées, les entretiens qualitatifs et les notes issues de l’observation directe. Cette combinaison de méthodes ethnographiques permet de formuler le récit d’une frontière-ressource, qui déconstruit celui relevant de l’imaginaire d’une frontière dangereuse. Les images se présentent alors comme le fondement méthodologique d’un argumentaire écrit.
À côté de l’école : école et éducation populaire en France depuis la fin du XIXe siècle
Authors: Besse Laurent
Published: November 2023

L’histoire de l’école gagne à intégrer la périphérie associative de l’école, particulièrement celle du primaire, qui éclaire certains aspects de son histoire et qui interroge également les frontières de l’institution scolaire. De même, l’éducation populaire au XXe siècle doit intégrer la part scolaire de son histoire. L’article dresse un tableau de la variété du périscolaire – dénomination qui pose problème – selon les époques et les différents ordres d’enseignement. Il présente le contexte historiographique qui a longtemps mis l’accent sur les mouvements d’éducation populaire non liés à l’école, et suggère des pistes de recherches, dont certaines sont mises en œuvre dans le dossier. Le monde associatif périscolaire constitue un univers intermédiaire jamais pleinement institutionnalisé, qui a été un espace d’engagement diversement utilisé selon les époques. Cette périphérie a également été utilisée à différentes périodes pour inciter à une rénovation des pratiques scolaires. On a moins insisté sur l’influence que l’école a pu avoir sur les pratiques d’éducation populaire.
Les formations extra-scolaires des instituteurs et des institutrices : de la gymnastique militaire aux moniteurs de colonies de vacances, évolution d’un espace d’engagement (1905-1940)
Authors: Palluau Nicolas
Published: November 2023

L’école primaire de la Troisième République encourage les maîtres et les maîtresses en formation dans les écoles normales à animer les activités périscolaire des élèves. Pour que l’engagement éducatif et social après l’école se réalise, l’institution scolaire mobilise au-delà de l’école des associations privées agissantes à sa périphérie. Cet article discute la place d’associations telles que la Ligue de l’enseignement, l’Union des sociétés de tir de France puis, plus tard, les Éclaireurs de France et les Centres d’entraînement aux méthodes d’éducation active (CEMEA) autour de l’école. Avec l’appui de l’État, celles-ci accueillent l’engagement optionnel des instituteurs et des institutrices dans l’encadrement de pratiques physiques à finalités civique et sociale. L'enjeu est de former des enseignants aptes à éduquer hors de l’enceinte scolaire. Le contenu de ces formations évolue avec le temps. Jusqu’à la Première Guerre mondiale, l’éducation physique après l’école intéresse la préparation militaire qui dresse le pont entre l’école et la conscription. Après 1918, les stages cantonaux de formation en éducation physique accueillent de façon inédite les instituteurs et les institutrices, mais échouent à trouver leur propre méthode. Pendant la décennie 1930, l’essor des colonies de vacances renouvelle l’engagement enseignant par les stages de moniteurs ouverts en 1937. L’engagement associatif dans la formation des enseignants manifeste la volonté de prendre part aux réformes scolaires.
New synthetic black dyes: their discovery, production and everyday use (1859-1930)
Authors: Bilbao Zubiri Irene
Published: November 2023

Aniline black, the first synthetic black dye, was observed in the 1830s and patented in the United Kingdom thirty years later, in 1863. Even if this dye initially had many drawbacks, the improvements brought by the development of dyeing chemistry enabled its continuous use until the 1930s at the same time as the development of other synthetic black dyes, along with the diversification of their commercial outlets. More than 300 references of such new blacks dating from the beginning of the 20th century and belonging to the collection of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, were studied as part of the ERC project CHROMOTOPE. Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach combining history and chemistry, systematic research was carried out for the black dyes in the collection discovered between the 1860s and 1930. This paper therefore deals a great range of synthetic blacks, thus revealing the differentiated uses that were made of these new materials.
Les poussières minérales et les complexes métalliques présents dans des matières noires : nouveaux marqueurs des pratiques funéraires de l’Égypte ancienne
Authors: Anduze Océane , Lattuati-Derieux Agnès , Binet Laurent , Gourier Didier
Published: November 2023

Des matériaux de couleurs noires que nous appelons « matières noires » ont souvent été employés en contexte funéraire dans l’Égypte ancienne. Elles sont présentes, au sein des collections muséales, notamment sur des momies, des figurines, des vases canopes et des éléments de cercueils. Ces matières qui résultent d’un mélange complexe et chimiquement dégradable de substances naturelles d’origines diverses telles que des résines végétales, de la cire d’abeille, des graisses animales, des gommes, des huiles végétales ainsi que du bitume se retrouvent également dans la composition des baumes de momification. À ce jour, les études archéométriques menées sur ces matières se sont concentrées sur leur seule partie organique/bioorganique, selon une approche moléculaire micro-invasive. Le projet MANOIR mené dans le cadre d’une collaboration entre l’IRCP/CNRS/Chimie-Paris Tech, le C2RMF (2020-2023) et des institutions muséales aspire à ouvrir un nouveau champ d’investigation en utilisant les éléments métalliques présents à l’état de traces dans le bitume comme sondes intrinsèques et extrinsèques (pollutions) des matières noires. Cette recherche montre que la combinaison de techniques non destructives comme la Résonance paramagnétique électronique (RPE) et l’émission de rayons X (PIXE) et UV-Visible (IBIL) sous faisceau d’ions fournit un outil prometteur pour une exploration non destructive de la nanostructure, de la microstructure et de la composition des matières noires de l’Égypte ancienne.
Media Literacy Across the Centuries
Authors: Coleman Rhoda Paulette
Published: November 2023

Learning how to become a critical consumer of technology is more vital than ever, because anyone and everyone, however misinformed or unqualified, has access to spreading information to a worldwide audience. In fact, misinformation has existed from the beginning of recorded history – ever since messages have been communicated through the written word, speech, and the arts. The challenges this presents for teachers are 1) How to give students the tools to think critically; 2) More specifically, how to teach students to be critical users of media, whether computers in the 21st century or eyewitness accounts and art work from centuries ago; and 3) History/Social science, such an vital opportunity for critical thinking and multiple perspectives, is often the forgotten curriculum in elementary classrooms. By using resources and frameworks from gifted education, inquiry, history-social science and literacy, there are tools available to help students become responsible consumers of information. In this chapter, an Inquiry Lesson is presented which incorporates all these frameworks.
Women Leaders in Environmental Management and the Role of Media in the EMEA Region
Authors: Vallado Maybel Fernandez
Published: November 2023

Women leaders who are at the forefront of environmental conservation efforts, have been instrumental in mitigating the effects of climate change, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development. The EMEA Region has seen an increasing number of women leaders in various industries and they play a crucial role in shaping public opinion on environmental issues. In this Chapter, their specific contributions are examined, including awareness, grassroots mobilization, and policy and advocacy. The challenges and opportunities they face, which include gender bias, risk and safety, collaboration and partnerships, and the role of media are also identified. Women can be effective leaders in environmental management through: collaboration and teamwork; communication; problem solving and innovation; attention to detail; as well as empathy and inclusivity. Women leaders promote sustainable development, protect the environment and their work in the media inspire and empower other women to take on leadership roles and contribute towards sustainable development.