bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finite Sum of Integral Operators from the Fractional Cauchy Spaces to Bloch-Type and Zygmund-Type Spaces
Authors: A. Hibschweiler Rita , K. Sharma Ajay
Published: October 2024

The family of fractional Cauchy transforms, defined on the open unit disc in the complex plane, is of classical and modern interest. Membership of an analytic function in the family is determined by the requirement that the function can be expressed as an integral of a certain kernel against a complex Borel measure on the disc. Such an integral representation imposes a growth condition on the function and its derivatives. This exposes a connection between the families of Cauchy transforms and familiar spaces of analytic functions, such as the Bloch spaces and the Zygmund space. The notion of a composition operator has been a fruitful area of study. More generally, many authors have studied weighted composition operators, the differentiation operator, integral-type operators, and various products of such operators, acting from one normed linear space of analytic functions to another such space. A common theme of such works is to characterize the operator-theoretic notions of boundedness and compactness in terms of the inducing symbols of the operator. We extend these studies to a specific linear transformation which will be defined as the sum of finitely many integral operators. Our conclusions include a complete characterization of boundedness and compactness of the integral sum, acting from the fractional Cauchy spaces to the Bloch-type and Zygmund-type spaces.
Teacher: Where are You? About a Scenario for Permanent Teacher Training in Which the Teaching of Geometry is Invited to Think Professionally
Authors: Villella José  , Ferragina Rosa , Lupinacci Leonardo , Güerci Victoria , Fioriti Gema , Almirón Alejandra
Published: October 2024

In this article we share the story of a proposal for permanent training for mathematics teachers who are in charge of the training of students between 12 and 18 years old. We present a task and the fundamentals that lead us to develop it in this training scenario, for the collective construction of specialized knowledge of those who teach topics related to metric geometry and its relationship with optical illusions. We comment on the planning of the scenario and the results achieved from the perspective of the Mathematics Teacher's Specialized Knowledge Model (MTSK Model), which we relate to studies on the use of technologies in mathematics classrooms. We conclude with an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats that may arise in scenarios such as the one described for the permanent training of teachers considered teaching professionals.
Einleitung zum Themenschwerpunkt ,,Ende der Imperien“
Authors: Lekon Christian
Published: October 2024

Das Thema ,,Imperien“ erfreut sich seit Jahrzehnten einer ungebrochenen Popularität unter Historikern und Sozialwissenschaftlern. Aus der schier unüberschaubaren Menge der Literatur sei – etwas willkürlich – für den englischen Sprachraum einerseits
auf die politiktheoretisch orientierten Klassiker von Eisenstadt und Doyle verwiesen, andererseits auf die eher populärwissenschaftlich-apologetischen Werke von Ferguson.1 Im deutschen Sprachraum hat Münkler die theoretische Diskussion angeheizt, während der von Gehler
und Rollinger herausgegebene monumentale Sammelband fast alle wirklichen oder angeblichen Imperien der Weltgeschichte abdeckt.2 Im Umfeld des VGWS hat Nolte in mehreren Publikationen sowohl einen idealtypischen Kriterienkatalog für Imperien entwickelt als auch eine Liste von
Realtypen von Imperien (ihre jeweilige ,,Welt“ umfassende Imperien, versuchte Wiederherstellungen solcher Welt-Imperien, Imperien als Mitglieder des internationalen Staatensystem, Imperium als polemischer Begriff).3
Das Ende der Union und Gorbatschows Unterschätzung der Nationen1
Authors: Nolte Hans-Heinrich
Published: October 2024

Das1 Ende der UdSSR ist weltweit als Sieg der Nationen gefeiert worden. Hélène Carrère d`Encausse, welche die sowjetischen Nationalitätenfrage (wenn auch aus der Sicht zentralasiatischer Nationen) 1978 ins Rampenlicht des Westens gehoben hatte,2
rechnete das sowjetische Ende dem ,,Ruhm der Nationen“ zu.3 Gerhard Simon, der wichtigste deutsche Forscher über Nationen in der UdSSR,4 schrieb begeistert vom Untergang des sowjetischen Imperiums.5 In manchen Stellungnahmen entstand der Eindruck,
dass die Nationen ewigen Charakter haben und durch UdSSR und sowjetischen Sozialismus nur zeitweise unterdrückt worden seien. Bei aller Hochachtung für das Alter der ,,Völker“ und ihre Auseinandersetzungen mit den Imperien6 ist die Veränderung aber nur
im Kontext der Geschichte des europäischen Systems zu verstehen, in welchem Nationen eine besonders erfolgreiche, dem Konkurrenzcharakter auch der politischen Einheiten mit am besten angepasste Staatsform bilden.7 Landschaftliche und ständische Zugehörigkeiten wurden
in diesen Nationsbildungen durch politische Zugehörigkeit überwölbt, die mit der Erringung gleicher Rechte für alle begüterten Männer zusammenging. Später erkämpften sich andere Gruppen den Zugang. In diesem Prozess, der in den nördlichen Niederlanden
und England begann, wurde der Begriff Nation, der im Mittelalter eine aus einer Region stammende Gruppe im Rahmen eines Amtes (wie die Nationen der Universität Prag oder des Konzils von Basel) oder im Rahmen einer herrschaftlichen Institution meinte (Adel polnischer Nation), wobei sie
sich auf gemeinsame Herkunft berief, auf die gesamte Bevölkerung eines Gebiets übertragen. Vorgänge dieser Art wurden umfangreich erforscht;8 von Miroslav Hroch wurde er für die ,,kleinen Nationen“ Ostmitteleuropas untersucht. Eine kleine hannoversche Gruppe
stellte die Entwicklungen östlich des Bug in den globalen Zusammenhang der Nationsbildung.9
The Role of Recruitment Practises in Enabling Workforce Diversity in County Governments in Kenya
Authors: Korir Elkana Kipkurgat , Matui Bramuel , Mwangi David
Published: October 2024

Workforce diversity in public sector organizations in sub-Saharan Africa is supported by legal statutes and mandates as opposed to organizational policy initiatives. HR audits indicate a skewed distribution of specific ethnic groups and an aged workforce with redundant skills due to recruitment practices. Due to the dearth of studies on workforce diversity in sub-national governments in Sub-Saharan Africa, the study examined the role of recruitment practices in enabling workforce diversity in the County Government of Trans- Nzoia. The study was guided by the social identity theory and adopted a descriptive design that was cross-sectional in the time dimension. The study censused senior employees of the County Government and employed a questionnaire as the main research instrument The study carried out data analysis through descriptive analysis and used regression analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0 and the output presented in the form of graphs, Charts, and tables. The descriptive statistics indicated the county government values employee qualifications and uses both internal and external job advertisements, with a skewed but consistent selection process. Use of interviews with little application of the psychometric test of candidates as a screening criteria. Workforce diversity significantly correlated with the recruitment practices; with job advertisements (r = 0.781, p< 0.05), and screening process (r = 0.679, p< 0.05), The study concluded that the recruitment practices have a positive effect on workforce diversity. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the county government support competitive recruitment procedures to improve workforce diversity. The study implications are that sector organizations can promote workforce diversity through efficient practices. The study calls for the HR professional to critically examine the different aspects of HRM in public sector organizations. The study findings are beneficial to sub-national governments, policymakers/legislators, and other scholars in Kenya
Institutional Mechanisms for Enhancing Production of Doctoral Research Outputs at Makerere University
Authors: Deboru Florence , Etomaru Irene
Published: October 2024

In the contemporary knowledge society, research production is being re-purposed in terms of not just its academic value, but also its wider societal value. As such, doctoral research ought to be produced in the context of application. Therefore, universities have a responsibility to enhance the uptake and use of doctoral research outputs. This necessitates institutional mechanisms for enhancing the production of doctoral research outputs for uptake and use beyond the academia. We examined the institutional mechanisms for enhancing production of doctoral research outputs at Makerere University using the research knowledge infrastructure (RKI) framework as the analytical lens. This was in light of the dismal uptake and use of research produced at Makerere University by students and staff. We used qualitative single case study research design. We collected data through interviewing and review of documents. We interviewed 10 doctoral program coordinators, three managers of research and graduate training and 13 PhD students we selected purposively. We reviewed seven institutional documents pertaining graduate training at Makerere University: two plans, three policies, one framework and one guideline. We used thematic data analysis to make sense of the data. The findings revealed that due to policy-practice gaps and funding constraints, mechanisms to enhance doctoral research production to facilitate uptake and use of doctoral research outputs beyond the academia were not adequately integrated into doctoral research training. This was shown by the lack of mechanisms to enhance doctoral research commissioning and execution, and gaps in priority setting. Opportunities for productive interactions between doctoral researchers and potential users were missed. As such, doctoral research outputs largely remained within the scholarly community. We recommend that the university should establish interface structures and co-creation spaces to leverage doctoral research commissioning, execution and priority setting to facilitate the uptake and use of doctoral research outputs beyond the scientific community
Praktik Asketisme Pra Islam dan Rekonsiliasi terhadap Islamisasi di Gunung Kumbang, Brebes, Jawa Tengah (Abad XVI-XXI M)
Authors: Sunjana Dani , Saringendyanti Etty , Nugrahanto Widyo
Published: October 2024

Mount Kumbang, located in Ketanggungan Subdistrict, Brebes Regency, has been utilized as a site for ascetic practices since pre-Islamic times up to the present. This research aims to discuss the transition of ascetic practices due to Islamization on the slopes of Mount Kumbang from the 16th century to the present. The research focuses on the narrative of the encounter between pre-Islamic asceticism and Islamization, the forms of cultural reconciliation between pre-Islamic traditions and Islam, and how the ascetic community on Mount Kumbang has been politically portrayed in the process of Islamization. The historical method, encompassing heuristic processes, criticism, interpretation, and historiography, was employed in this research. The results demonstrate that the encounter between pre-Islamic asceticism and Islamization proceeded peacefully and was full of reconciliation. The narrative of Islamization and pre-Islamic asceticism appears in the "Babad Cirebon" and local folklore, which recount the continuation of ascetic traditions such as meditation practiced by Islamic disseminators on Mount Kumbang. Cultural reconciliation between pre-Islamic asceticism and Islamization is also evident in historical narratives, oral sources, and the culture of the community on the slopes of Mount Kumbang, such as taboos, the "ngasa" ritual, and religious practices that exhibit archaic characteristics and are well-documented in historical sources from both the colonial period and the present. The ascetic community has also politically contributed to Islamization by being portrayed as peacefully accepting Islamization, albeit not fully in its entirety. The ascetic community has been utilized as agents to depict the acceptance of Islam, even though it was not shown through perfect Islamic practices. The conclusion of this research indicates the continuity of ascetic practices from pre-Islamic traditions to Islamic traditions, as recorded in historical sources from the Islamic, colonial, and contemporary periods.
Gaya Arsitektur Rumah Istri Sultan Amaluddin Tengku Khalijah di Kota Maksum
Authors: Zuhdi Hafiz , Siregar Yusra Dewi
Published: October 2024

Kota Maksum is an elite area that was once the residence of the nobles of the Deli Sultanate since the royal family moved from the palace in Labuhan to the Maimun Palace in 1891. The development of Kota Maksum was inseparable from the collaboration between the kingdom and the Dutch colonialists at that time so that the buildings of the Sultanate Many Delis were built by Dutch architects, including the Kota Maksum area. One proof of the legacy of the residence of the Deli nobles in Maksum City today is the house of Sultan Amaluddin Tengku Khalijah's wife. This house is the residence of Tengku Khalijah, the wife of Sultan Amaluddin Sani Perkasa Alamsyah, located in Maksum City. What's unique is that this house still stands strong today, even though it looks like the house is not very well maintained. In this way, the author immediately plunged into the field to see the house. This research aims to reveal the architectural style and ornaments used in the house of Sultan Amaluddin Tengku Khalijah's wife in Maksum City. The research method used in this research is a historical approach using data collection techniques through field observations, direct interviews with Tengku Khalijah's descendants, and literature study. The findings from this research show that Tengku Khalijah's house is structurally styled using Dutch colonial architecture which can be seen in elements such as stiles, doors, windows, dormer roofs, roof peak decoration and the use of the dominant color white in the house which is generally also used. on Other Colonial houses. Several typical Malay ornaments with floral motifs are also used in this house.
Analysis on Challenges and Improvements of Electronic Evidence Preservation on Blockchain in China
Authors: Lin Tianying
Published: October 2024

Technological innovation has always been a key factor in national development. Since moving into the Internet era, all walks of life have begun to explore ways to integrate with the Internet in order to achieve innovation and transformation, and the judicial field is no exception. In terms of the preservation of digital data, the judicial industry of China has combined with blockchain technology to make certain explorations and innovations. Blockchain technology was first widely used in the financial industry, but it can also play a unique role in the field of digital data’s storage and authentication, due to its decentralisation and tamper-proofing and other technical features. However, there are still some specific challenges in the practical application of blockchain technology in the judicial field of China. On the one hand, some traditional concepts are still deeply rooted, such as the reliance on the original rule and the notary system. On the other hand, there are some shortcomings of blockchain technology itself, when applying it to preserve electronic evidence. In order to solve these difficulties faced in practice, traditional concepts of electronic evidence should be transformed, and a decentralised proof model should be developed to eliminate the reliance on traditional identification procedures. At the same time, with a view to guaranteeing the integrity and diversity of the electronic evidence preserved in blockchain, there is a need to explore ways to optimise relevant complementing system and to broaden the forms of data that can be stored on blockchain.
Machine learning algorithms able to predict the prognosis of gastric cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Authors: Li Hong-Wei , Zhu Zi-Yu , Sun Yu-Fei , Yuan Chao-Yu , Wang Mo-Han , Wang Nan , Xue Ying-Wei
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Although immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have demonstrated significant survival benefits in some patients diagnosed with gastric cancer (GC), existing prognostic markers are not universally applicable to all patients with advanced GC.

AIM

To investigate biomarkers that predict prognosis in GC patients treated with ICIs and develop accurate predictive models.

METHODS

Data from 273 patients diagnosed with GC and distant metastasis, who un-derwent ≥ 1 cycle(s) of ICIs therapy were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into training and test sets at a ratio of 7:3. Training set data were used to develop the machine learning models, and the test set was used to validate their predictive ability. Shapley additive explanations were used to provide insights into the best model.

RESULTS

Among the 273 patients with GC treated with ICIs in this study, 112 died within 1 year, and 129 progressed within the same timeframe. Five features related to overall survival and 4 related to progression-free survival were identified and used to construct eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), logistic regression, and decision tree. After comprehensive evaluation, XGBoost demonstrated good accuracy in predicting overall survival and progression-free survival.

CONCLUSION

The XGBoost model aided in identifying patients with GC who were more likely to benefit from ICIs therapy. Patient nutritional status may, to some extent, reflect prognosis.
Nuevo Sistema Integral de Pensiones de Colombia
Authors: Blanco Rivera Oscar Andrés
Published: October 2024

Contextualización: Ante la ausencia de extender la cobertura del sistema pensional colombiano a gran parte de la población, hecho reiterado desde antes de 1993, el gobierno nacional propuso y fue aprobada una reforma pensional basada en el sistema de pilares donde, para superar la falta de cobertura y procurar ampliar a sectores que no gozaban ni tenían expectativa de obtener una pensión o, al menos, se crean mecanismos para que una gran mayoría de mayores obtuvieran una pensión de vejez o, en caso contrario, un beneficio que represente un ingreso fijo mensual.
Objetivo: Identificar los rasgos esenciales de la reforma pensional no Sistema de Protección Social Integral para la Vejez, Invalidez y Muerte de Origen Común.
Método: Análisis exploratorio de la legislación.
Resultados: Esperamos que este nuevo sistema integral de pensiones cumpla su cometido de aumentar la cobertura de la población que se prevé pueda realizar a través del mecanismo combinado de los pilares solidario, semicontributivo y contributivo con la finalidad de romper el techo alcanzado hasta la fecha de cerca del 40% de cobertura de la población del país.
Satisfacción familiar, ansiedad y depresión en estudiantes universitarios del nororiente colombiano.
Authors: Mieles Toloza Ismael Leonardo , Pabón Poches Daysy Katherine
Published: October 2024

La salud mental de los jóvenes universitarios y el papel de la familia es un tema que sigue siendo relevante después de la pandemia y el confinamiento. Este estudio se planteó analizar la sintomatología depresiva, ansiosa y la satisfacción familiar en jóvenes universitarios retomaron la presencialidad tras el confinamiento por COVID19 segregando por sexo y estrato socioeconómico. Se implementó un diseño observacional de corte transversal y alcance correlacional en el que se evaluaron 51 jóvenes universitarios de últimos semestres, pertenecientes a carreras de psicología en Bucaramanga, Colombia, a través del inventario IDER, la escala STAI y la Escala de satisfacción familiar. Los resultados indican puntuaciones promedio de X= 57,82 (EE=2.5) para ansiedad estado, X= 62.7 (EE=2.9) para ansiedad rasgo, X= 80.4 (EE=0.6) sintomatología depresiva como Estado y X= 81.2 (EE=0.8) sintomatología depresiva como rasgo, 45.02 (EE=2.1) para satisfacción familiar, 22,9 (EE=1) para cohesión y 22.1(EE=1) para adaptabilidad. Además, se identifica una diferencia estadísticamente significativa de la sintomatología depresiva como estado a partir del sexo, no se hallan diferencias significativas a partir del estrato socioeconómico y no se halla relación entre depresión, ansiedad y satisfacción familiar. Con esto se concluye que los síntomas depresivos son elevados en la mayoría de participantes, la depresión estado en particular en los hombres; la ansiedad rasgo y la depresión rasgo sugieren la necesidad de medidas de intervención y en esta muestra la satisfacción familiar es balanceada y no influye sobre los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión, aunque se identifica distanciamiento familiar.
Caracterización y Análisis de la Calidad del Agua en Entornos Urbanos mediante la implementación de un Sistema Embebido con Tecnología IoT
Authors: Salinas Buestán Néstor Rafael , Briones Yepez Nicole Roxana , Quiroz Nieves Steveen Isaias , Peña Banegas Diego Patricio , Ortíz González Yadyra Monserrath
Published: October 2024

This study aims to characterize and analyze water quality in urban environments using an IoT embedded system, focusing on San Camilo’s community of Quevedo, Ecuador, where population growth has increased the demand for drinking water. An embedded system was designed to make use of a microcontroller and sensors to monitor critical water quality parameters in real time. The collected data is transmitted to a cloud platform for storage, analysis, and visualization. Spearman's correlation coefficient was preferred for statistical analysis of the data. This allowed for the identification of patterns and relationships between the variables examined. The data revealed significant associations in non-linear data, facilitating a decision regarding the development of predictive models for water management and treatment. The results demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of using IoT technologies in the continuous monitoring of water quality, offering a scientific basis for the collection and processing of relevant data on the quality of drinking water in residential areas, providing a robust tool to monitor public health and the comfort of the inhabitants.
Vigilancia Inteligente del Comercio Exterior: Detección de Anomalías en las Importaciones del Ecuador con Minería de Datos
Authors: Molina Narváez Pablo Xavier , Orellana Marcos , Lima Juan-Fernando , Zambrano-Martinez Jorge Luis
Published: October 2024

This study employs advanced data mining techniques to comprehensively analyze Ecuador's import data spanning three decades, from 1990 to 2021. By leveraging the k-means clustering algorithm, we meticulously identified anomalies within tariff items. The study utilized a comprehensive dataset that encompassed tariff items, years, and critical variables such as import volume, CIF and FOB values, import cost, and trade attractiveness. The data mining model generated insightful reports that accurately pinpointed an omalous patterns in tariff items. These reports empower experts to delve into the underlying causes of these anomalies, enabling them to make well-informed decisions to optimize Ecuador's import strategies. Our research underscores the transformative potential of data mining in detecting import anomalies, providing valuable intelligence for the strategic management of Ecuador's foreign trade. The findings contribute significantly to the prevention of customs fraud and unfair trade practices, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness of the country's import sector.
Determinación de la densidad vehicular en ciudades intermedias por medio de visión por computador
Authors: Febres-Loaiza Daniel Alejandro , Jácome-Galarza Luis Roberto , Jaramillo-Sangurima Wilson Eduardo , Jaramillo-Luzuriaga Silvia Alexandra
Published: October 2024

The objective of this research work is to calculate the vehicle density of cities through the use of computer vision. To carry out the study, we captured videos of vehicular traffic at 8 intersections in the city of Loja using a drone and a high-resolution camera. Subsequently, we used the Python language and the YOLOv8 library to count vehicles of different categories, such as small vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles. Through mathematical formulas used in transportation engineering, the values ​​of vehicle density, vehicle flow rate, and average spacing were obtained. As results, we have that the machine learning model using YOLOv8 has an accuracy of 90% in detecting and classifying vehicles, and thanks to its use, the road with the highest vehicle density was identified. The practical applications of this work could improve vehicle flow and help competent organizations related to traffic management make decisions.
Long-Term Antithyroid Drug Therapy in Smoldering or Fluctuating-Type Graves’ Hyperthyroidism with Potassium Iodide
Authors: Okamura Ken
Published: October 2024

Graves’ hyperthyroidism is characterized by stimulation of the thyroid gland by thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies (TRAbs). Antithyroid drug (ATD) continuation is recommended as long as the thyroid gland is stimulated. Goiter size, thyroidal 123I uptake, serum thyroglobulin level, and TRAb positivity are reliable markers of thyroid stimulation. Attention must also be paid to the responsiveness of the thyroid gland due to the high prevalence of painless thyroiditis and spontaneous hypothyroidism during treatment. TRAbs disappeared at <5 years entering remission in 36.6% of patients (smooth-type), while re-elevation of TRAb activity occurred in 37.7% (fluctuating-type) and remained positive for >5 years in 21.1% (smoldering-type). Seven percent of patients remained positive for TRAbs for >30 years, requiring life-long ATD treatment. Remission occurred after median 6.8 years (interquartile range, 4.0 to 10.9) of ATD treatment in 55% of patients. However, late relapse may occur after stressful events (dormant type). In apparently intractable Graves’ disease (GD) with a large goiter (>40 g), 131I therapy should be considered. For initial and long-term ATD treatment, we must choose effective, safe, and economical drugs such as 100 mg potassium iodide (KI), although KI sensitivity varies in patients with GD. Thionamide, which has notorious side effects, is added only during the KI-resistant period.
Quantum-Resilient Self-Evolving Blockchains: AI- Driven Consensus and Autonomous Security Upgrades
Authors: Bhimajiyani Sapna
Published: October 2024

The fragility of conventional blockchain systems is becoming more apparent in face of the relentless march forward in quantum computing. In this paper, we suggest the optimal architecture for quantum-resistant blockchains deploying AI regarding consensus self- evolving security protocols and mechanisms. An intuitive example of this integration is the use of machine learning algorithms for a self-adapting security system, which automatically adjusts the protection on its infrastructure capabilities to evolving quantum threats. In this paper, we address the consequences of quantum computing in blockchain security introduce a framework for AI-assisted consensus (Section 3) and cover the feasibility of self- evolving blockchains that guarantee their reliability as well as integrity in a post-quantum era.
Exploring the Readiness of the Hospitality Industries in Sorsogon City for Halal Tourism
Authors: H. Encinares Resty
Published: October 2024

This study utilized a mixed method research design to evaluate the readiness of hospitality industries in Sorsogon City for halal tourism. Hotel owners, managers, and staff from 14 DOT-accredited establishments served as primary respondents. The research assessed the hospitality industry’s preparedness to cater to the growing Muslim tourist market. It examined stakeholders’ awareness of halal principles, focusing on food, amenities, and facilities. Challenges and strategies for halal tourism adoption were also explored. Findings revealed a fair level of readiness among hotel owners in providing halal food and alcohol- free environments, but a lower capacity to offer diverse halal amenities and facilities. Hotel staff demonstrated fair readiness in accommodating Muslim guests. Key challenges included infrastructure limitations, staff training needs, and operational complexities. Based on these findings, an action plan for promoting halal tourism in Sorsogon City was developed. This study contributes to fostering inclusivity and cultural diversity within the Philippine tourism industry.
Humanitarian Architecture in Service of a Vulnerable Community: Design of an Empowerment Center for Refugee Women in the Minawao Camp in the Far North of Cameroon
Authors: Nlenghen A Ngon Arthur , Talba Mahamat , Charles BWEMBA
Published: October 2024

This article presents the design of an empowerment center for refugee women in the Minawao camp, located in a Sudano-Sahelian region. The study identifies opportunities to improve living conditions through vocational training and economic empowerment programs. The architectural design, using local materials such as earth, addresses the specific needs of women while respecting cultural norms. The project, involving community participation, emphasizes flexibility, sustainability, and cost-efficiency in a humanitarian context.
The Impacts of the Legal Framework Governing Ship Registration in Tanzania
Authors: Mtwena Chegere Godfrey , E. Ngongi Werneld , S Gurumo Tumaini
Published: October 2024

The ship registration system in the United Republic of Tanzania is a vital component of the nation's maritime infrastructure, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with national and international maritime laws. This research provides A Case Study of The Effectiveness of the Ship Registration System: Examining the Legal Framework and Administrative Procedures of The United Republic of Tanzania. The mixed-methods approach combined qualitative and quantitative data collection. The findings were to assess the impacts of the legal framework governing ship registration in Tanzania. The study observed that, the maritime sector of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) operates under a complex legal framework that is divided between two distinct legal systems, each with its own governing authority. This duality is primarily reflected in the Merchant Shipping Act of 2003 and the Merchant Transport Act of 2006, which cater to the maritime needs of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, respectively. The Merchant Shipping Act of 2003 is designed to be applicable across the entire URT, encompassing both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. This is explicitly stated in Section 3 (1) of the Act, which asserts that the provisions apply to all Tanzanian ships, irrespective of their geographical location.
Influence of External Stakeholder Involvement and Risk Perception on Affordable Housing: A Survey on the Implementation of Affordable Housing Project in Anderson-Ofafa Estate, Kisumu City (Kenya)
Authors: OCHIE’NG PETERLIS
Published: October 2024

The significance of stakeholder involvement and risk forecasting in project management has been documented in literature and in studies all over the World. One such study was carried out in Anderson-Ofafa estate, Kisumu City. The main goal of the study was to assess the influence of external stakeholder involvement and risk perception on the implementation of the project. The stakeholders showed resistance to the housing project.The study aimed to establish the risks the project is exposed to based on stakeholder attitude and their influence on project performance, and whether the stakeholders were involved so as to provide solutions to problems bedeviling the project and to generate new knowledge. A survey of general respondents/ intelligent laypersons of age 18 years and above totaling 384 and key informants numbering 16 proportionately sampled from a population of 174,145 people found out that there was a significant correlation between stakeholder involvement, risk perception and project performance. In addition, the study established the occurrence of socio-political,regulatory and financial risk factors which had a perceived high influence of 50% and above, moderate influence of 39% and a very high influence of above 50% respectively.Updated risk register had a perceived high influence of 50% and above. Socio-political risk factors significantly influenced the project performance as was hypothesized by the alternative hypothesis of this study.Financial risk factors had the greatest impact.The stakeholders were involved in the project but were still not satisfied with its implementation.The results are expected to assist the project stakeholders align their goals with that of the project to foster sustainability.The practical or managerial implications is explained as follows- there are documented potential consequences and outcomes of stakeholder actions that have contributed to risk factors that will have extended effect on all stakeholders; including project beneficiaries, project providers, project influencers, and the project governance team. Interventions recommended include; Project sponsors to focus on strategies that manages risk perception and returns expectations, Project manager to reduce project scope, public sector to put measures that guarantee stability in laws and regulations and, the project should be infused into the new affordable housing program by the Kenya Kwanza government to benefit from the new government initiated housing levy fund.
Studies of the Vulnerability of Disabled People to HIV Infection in Senegal: Review of Literature
Authors: Gaye Yacine , Gallo Sow Papa , Aziz Ndiaye Abdoul
Published: October 2024

This article presents the results of the literature review of studies on the vulnerability of disabled people to HIV and AIDS in Senegal. She has focused on educational resources such as PubMed, Google scholar, CAIRN INFO and the UCAD Digital Library. The results of the studies selected for the review are unanimous on the lack of an inclusive policy targeting people with disabilities in the fight against HIV in Senegal. The review also found that a multitude of factors are associated with the vulnerability of persons with disabilities. These include: economic, socio-cultural, systemic and gender-related factors. These results were used to develop a conceptual framework for a study of HIV-related knowledge, perceptions and risk practices among people with motor disabilities in Keur Massar.
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
Authors: Chhikara Ankita , Nayak Subhalaxmi
Published: October 2024

Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury is one of the most vital forthcoming risks that need to be addressed, assessed, diagnosed and treated. Blood transfusion save lives, but the side effects of transfusion can be really adverse and concerning. Blood transfusion helps the patient recover from severe blood loss that might lead to severe complications like cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock. Over the years, the health care industry is working on reducing the possible risk and complications of blood transfusion. Worldwide trainings are provided on safe blood transfusion practices. Blood banks are verified with legal authority and inspections are done every now and then. Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury is the upcoming concerning issue that needs to be familiar with all health care workers especially nurses since they are the one who keep a close monitoring of patient during the blood transfusion process. Furthermore intervention can be planned accordingly to help manage Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury better and treat the symptoms as soon as possible.
Anisotropic Heating and Cooling within Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection Sheath Plasma
Authors: Shaikh Zubair I. , Verscharen Daniel , Vasko Ivan Y. , Maruca Bennett A. , Chakrabarty Dibyendu , Raghav Anil N.
Published: October 2024

This study presents the first comprehensive investigation of the relationship between heating and cooling, temperature anisotropy, turbulence level, and collisional age within interplanetary coronal mass ejection (ICME) sheaths, which are highly compressed, heated, and turbulent. Using Wind spacecraft data, we analyze 333 ICME sheaths observed at 1 au from 1995 to 2015. The proton temperature within the ICME sheaths has a log-normal probability distribution. Irrespective of instability growth rates, plasma unstable to proton-cyclotron (PC) and firehose instabilities appear to be statistically hotter, at least by a factor of 5 to 10, compared to stable plasma. We also observe relatively enhanced magnetic fluctuations and low collisional age, especially in regimes unstable to PC and firehose instabilities at low proton betas β

p
≤ 2. In the case of high beta β

p
≥ 2, we observe high magnetic fluctuations close to the instabilities and less collisional age to the plasma unstable to firehose instability rather than near the mirror mode and PC threshold. Our findings suggest that heating processes dominate over cooling processes in producing proton temperature anisotropy in the ICME sheath region. Moreover, collisional age and magnetic fluctuations are critical in maintaining anisotropic and isotropic conditions.
Clinical, radiological, and serological assessment of the efficacy and safety of nintedanib compared to pirfenidone in a sample of Iraqi patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Al-Sarraf Walaa Abdul Jabbar , Nema Mustafa
Published: October 2024

This study compares the treatment effects after six months of therapy with nintedanib and pirfenidone in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by comprehensively analyzing key parameters and establishing the diagnostic performance of two biomarkers, Krebs von den Lungen-6(KL-6) and CC chemokine Ligand-18 (CCL-18), to predict treatment outcomes. In a hospital-based retrospective cohort study, 75 patients diagnosed with IPF were divided into three groups based on their treatment: the newly diagnosed group, which included newly diagnosed IPF patients without receiving any antifibrotic treatment (25 patients), IPF patients on pirfenidone treatment (26 patients), and IPF patients on nintedanib treatment (24 patients). After adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, and baseline values of predicted forced vital capacity (FVCp), there was no significant difference in the rate of changes after 24 weeks of follow-up for FVCp (-0.2 ± 0.6, 0.0 ± 2.3, and 0.8 ± 3.5 ml change after 4, 12, and 24 weeks for pirfenidone) and (-1.7 ± 5.9, 1.0 ± 8.9, and 1.4 ± 9.5 ml change after 4, 12, and 24 weeks for nintedanib). CCL-18 offers a better ability to predict radiological findings than KL-6. Most side effects were minor and included diarrhea, stomach pain, skin rash, and hyperpigmentation. In conclusion, both drugs have demonstrated the capacity to postpone the beginning stages of FVCp decrease and lung function decline. There was little difference between the efficacy of nintedanib and pirfenidone. Both drugs were safe and well tolerated for the treatment of IPF.
The Story of Czech Anarchism: Ideas and Practices of Czech Libertarians, 1883‐1930
Authors: Slačálek Ondřej , Polák Michael
Published: October 2024

The rich history of Czech anarchism is not well-known internationally. The movement was comprised of thousands of proletarians (especially Northern Bohemian miners) and some important poets. It ended in a surprising and original way with the formation of an anarchist political party
in 1914. This led to participation in national governments between 1918 and 1922. To explain the dynamics, the article narrates five separate stories of the Czech anarchism. After a summary recounting the development of the Czech anarchist movement from a temporal and spatial point of view,
it examines ideas about the individual and society, organisational forms and organisations, and, finally, the national question, gender, and direct action.
Créer ou détruire des semblants du sexe, une option adolescente
Authors: Vellut Natacha
Published: October 2024

L’adolescence est un temps propice pour observer les semblants du sexe. Il s’agit, en effet, d’un temps d’appel aux semblants dans un contexte de remaniement fantasmatique et de rencontre avec un corps devenu étranger du fait des caractères sexuels secondaires. Le semblant « trans » résonne particulièrement à notre époque. On peut avancer qu’il semble rater à dire la jouissance sexuelle. Il ne semble pas viser à faire se rencontrer des corps mais à instaurer un rapport identitaire d’un sujet à son propre corps. Ce semblant et ses usages renouvellent les questionnements sur l’énigme du sexe et de la différence sexuelle.
L’incorporation des signifiants de la psychanalyse
Authors: Mac Clay Edit
Published: October 2024

Entre 1961 et 1963, Lacan aborde la question de l’incorporation et ses liens avec l’identification. Les Séminaires L’identification (1961-1962), L’angoisse (1962-1963), la production du texte, récemment publié, « Mise en question du psychanalyste » (1963), se produisent dans un contexte d’attaques à l’enseignement de Lacan au sein de la sfp par l’ ipa . Ces attaques aboutiront à l’interruption du séminaire Les noms du père (novembre 1963) et à l’excommunication. Le présent travail aborde certains aspects de l’incorporation de signifiants, particulièrement ceux qui concernent la formation de l’analyste et la transmission de la psychanalyse par le biais de l’identification. Cet abord partiel vise à questionner comment se produit chez le psychanalyste le passage à la lettre des signifiants de Freud et de Lacan. Il est difficile d’isoler, dans cette incorporation, ce qui vient du signifiant et ce qui vient de l’objet a, nous tenterons de produire quelques réponses en suivant le fil de ces textes.
La Nostalgie au théâtre
Authors: Marenzi Samantha
Published: October 2024

En 1913 Jane Harrison marque, dans son livre Ancient art and ritual , une ligne nette entre le rituel primitif et l’art, en particulier le théâtre et la sculpture. La même année, Isadora Duncan triomphe à Paris dans l’ Orphée de Gluck, et une grande frise, réalisée par Antoine Bourdelle, figurant Apollon et les muses la célèbre sur la façade du Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Cette convergence chronologique constitue un observatoire pour étudier, dans l’article « La trace de l’ancien dans les images de la danse moderne. Une nostalgie des pratiques », la trace (spirituelle) de l’Antiquité dans la danse moderne et ses représentations.
La Nostalgie au théâtre
Authors: Di Palma Guido
Published: October 2024

Au théâtre, la tradition est liée à la nostalgie. L’essai « La tradition comme nostalgie des origines. La transmission des savoirs du corps » compare deux formes de ce sentiment dans des contextes éloignés dans le temps et l’espace : l’aventure pédagogique de Jacques Copeau et la formation d’un enfant de l’art, Mimmo Cuticchio, marionnettiste de l’« opera dei pupi » sicilien. Dans les deux cas, le chemin vers la recherche du modèle idéal fait passer la nostalgie du niveau immanent des symboles au niveau pragmatique de la vie matérielle.
Lien entre migration et développement : la fabrique orientée des « savoirs experts »
Authors: Breda Giulia
Published: October 2024

Cet article se focalise sur les interactions entre fonctionnaires onusiens et les chercheurs. Dans le cadre de l’internationalisation de la gouvernance des migrations, les organisations internationales légitiment leur place dans les négociations multilatérales grâce au rôle clé de leur expertise technique, présentée comme neutre et apolitique, et à leur place de médiateurs désintéressés dans les débats multilatéraux. Je me concentre en particulier sur le Programme des nations unies pour le développement (PNUD) et de la production de son expertise sur la bonne manière d’organiser des politiques publiques au niveau local, en établissant un lien entre migration et développement. À travers une observation participante de six mois effectuée en 2015 dans le cadre du programme Initiative conjointe pour la migration et le développement (ICMD), j’analyse différents types de collaboration entre fonctionnaires onusiens et chercheurs. Cet article montre comment les injonctions et les objectifs politiques de l’agence onusienne empêchent un travail scientifique de production de connaissances et politisent cette dernière.
La fin de vie. Comment en faire le constat et quelle suite y donner ?
Authors: Loix Sébastien
Published: October 2024

La « fin de vie » est une période mal définie et souvent injustement assimilée à l’agonie. De cet amalgame fréquent découle souvent une inadéquation entre les besoins du patient et les soins proposés. Cet article propose un aperçu synthétique, théorique et pratique de la fin de vie .
L’utilisation ultérieure des données génétiques dans un contexte criminalistique : enjeux éthiques et perspectives citoyennes
Authors: Van Hoof Wannes , Mayeur Chloé
Published: October 2024

L’utilisation ultérieure des données génétiques, à savoir leur utilisation dans un contexte différent ou suivant une finalité différente de la collecte initiale, est en voie de devenir une norme dans le domaine de la criminalistique. Les nombreuses questions éthiques qui en émergent mettent en tension des valeurs individuelles et collectives fondamentales. D’un côté, la prévention, la sécurité, la solidarité et l’efficacité du système judiciaire. De l’autre, la vie privée, la présomption d’innocence et l’autonomie. Réfléchir ensemble à la mise en équilibre de ces valeurs est essentiel car les décisions prises soit en faveur de l’approche individuelle, soit de l’approche collective détermineront la société de demain. En ce sens, l’engagement citoyen est crucial afin d’éviter que la population ne subisse passivement ou par ignorance d’éventuels abus de pouvoir des forces de l’ordre ou de la justice. Le présent article offre une réflexion éthique sur ces questions pressantes en se basant sur la perspective citoyenne et en complément de la littérature légale.
Dynamics analysis of a predator-prey model with Allee effect and harvesting effort
Authors: Shao Yichao , Yu Hengguo , Jin Chenglei , Fang Jingzhe , Zhao Min
Published: October 2024

In the paper, a predator-prey model with the Allee effect and harvesting effort was proposed to explore the interaction mechanism between prey and predator. Under the framework of mathematical theory deduction, some conditions for the occurrence of transcritical, saddle-node, Hopf, and Bogdanov-Takens bifurcations were derived with harvesting effort and the Allee effect as key parameters. Under the framework of bifurcation dynamics numerical simulation, the evolution process of specific bifurcation dynamics behavior was gradually visualized to reveal the influence mechanism of the Allee effect and harvesting effort. The research results indicated that the Allee effect and harvesting effort not only seriously affected the bifurcation dynamics essential characteristics of the model (1.3), but also could promote the formation of constant steady state and periodic oscillation persistent survival mode of prey and predator. Furthermore, it is worth noting that appropriate harvesting effort was beneficial for the formation of a sustainable survival cycle between prey and predator. In summary, we hoped that the research findings could contribute to the comprehensive promotion of bifurcation dynamics studies in the predator-prey model.