bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
metamodern model for managing stakeholder relationships in non-profit organisations
Authors: Meyer Irma , Barker Rachel
Published: October 2022

It is posited that this article is an important theoretical addition in the field of strategic communication as it seeks to eradicate the conceptual tension between the two dominant discourses, namely modernist and postmodernist explanations of how organisations should manage stakeholder relationships. Modernists believe in a single truth, accept metanarratives and believe that grand theory represents knowledge and can explain everything, whilst postmodernists reject the absolute standards and grand theories typical of modernism in favour of awareness and tolerance of differences, ambiguity and conflict. This article links these two perspectives in a new metamodern model for stakeholder relationship management, aimed specifically at the South African non-profit sector. A conceptual theoretical framework was developed and tested by means of exploratory qualitative and interpretative research through interviews with senior management in the non-profit sector. The findings suggest that a metamodern perspective requires constant negotiation between modernism and postmodernism. We also highlight the need for formaltraining in stakeholder relationship management. This entails adopting a micro-perspective by regularly identifying current strategic issues, mapping the stakeholders involved and linking them to these issues, and designing focused communication strategies to manage stakeholder relationships. The main research implications are that stakeholder relationship management is afunction which should not simply be delegated to the communication specialist, and that it should be practised from a metamodern perspective and not a modernistic or postmodern perspective. The originality and value of this research initiative lies in the development of a metamodern model for stakeholder relationship management for the non-profit sector which has been proposed and tested in practice.
Determination of the Response Amplitude Operator of a tidal turbine as a spectral transfer function
Authors: Gaurier Benoît , Germain Grégory , Facq Jean-Valéry
Published: October 2022

A transfer function determination method is proposed in this study to predict the unsteady fluctuations of the performance of a tidal turbine model. This method is derived from the Response Amplitude Operator (RAO) applied in the offshore industry to predict linear wave-induced loads on large structures. It is based on a spectral approach and requires the acquisition of a turbine parameter (e.g. torque, thrust, power or root-blade force) in synchronization with an upstream flow velocity measurement. On the frequency range where the causality between these two signals is proven, the transfer function is established using the ratio between the cross-spectral density and the spectral density of the incoming velocity.The linearity is verified using the coherence function, which shows validity for the turbine power in the lowest frequencies only. This transfer function is then used to reconstruct the power fluctuations which is compared to the recorded one for a particular flow condition with bathymetry generated turbulence. The result shows the dependence on the accurate location of the velocity measurement point used for the reconstruction. This point must exactly correspond to the expected turbine location, i.e. where the turbine response needs to be processed. Bearing in mind its limits, the method can be used to predict the loadings of extreme events on the turbine structure and the performance variations corresponding to the unsteady characteristics of a turbulent flow, for a better grid integration.
Morphing Blades
Authors: Viola Ignazio Maria , Pisetta Gabriele , Dai Weidong , Arredondo-Galeana Abel , Young Anna , Smyth Amanda
Published: October 2022

Tidal turbines experience large load fluctuations due to the unsteady environment and the shear in the tidal flow. Mitigating these fluctuations without affecting the mean load would result in lower capital and operational costs. In this paper we discuss how this could be achieved through blades that passively and elastically adapt their camber and angle of attack to counteract unsteady flow conditions. Firstly, we discuss the underlying principles of unsteady thrust mitigation. We show that complete cancellation of the thrust fluctuations would be possible if every blade section could pitch passively and independently of neighbouring sections. Secondly, we provide proof of principle for two practical implementations through physical experiments and computational fluid dynamics simulations. We consider a blade that is rigid near the leading edge and flexible near the trailing edge. We show that the unsteady load mitigation is proportional to the ratio between the length of the flexible and rigid parts of the blade. For example, for a blade section where the flexibility is concentrated in a hinge at 3/4 of the chord, the amplitude of the fluctuations is 3/4 of the original amplitude. Secondly, we consider a solid, rigid blade with a passive pitch mechanism. We show that, for a 1 MW turbine operating in shear flow, more than 80% of the unsteady loading is mitigated. These results demonstrate the potential effectiveness of morphing blades for mitigating thrust fluctuations on tidal turbines.
OS IMPACTOS DA ESCLEROTERAPIA COM ESPUMA DENSA NO TRATAMENTO DA INSUFICIÊNCIA VENOSA CRÔNICA: ESTADO DA ARTE
Authors: Diógenes Lucas Guimarães , Bastos Thalita da Rocha , Macedo Letícia Fonseca , Brito Caio Vinicius Botelho , Reale Neto Humberto Balbi
Published: October 2022

A insuficiência venosa crônica é uma doença com elevada prevalência mundial que acomete cerca de 84% da população e está presente em quase 70% da América Latina. A insuficiência venosa compromete de forma significativa a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos acometidos e é uma importante causa de limitação funcional, uma vez que quando não tratada, pode evoluir para úlcera venosa de membro inferior e para amputação. Desse modo, dentre as opções terapêuticas disponíveis, a Escleroterapia Ecoguiada com Espuma Densa desponta como importante método de tratamento, apresentando resultados promissores. Este estudo objetivou avaliar o impacto da Escleroterapia Ecoguiada com Espuma Densa na melhoria da qualidade de vida e da sintomatologia em pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, sendo realizada uma revisão de literatura, considerando os materiais disponíveis nas principais bases de dados bibliográficas, sendo considerados artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2012 a julho de 2022. Dos 412 artigos encontrados, foram considerados 13 artigos para análise dos resultados por atenderam aos critérios de inclusão do estudo. Desses, 9 estudos apontaram melhora da qualidade de vida dos pacientes submetidos à escleroterapia com espuma, sendo utilizados os escores, como o Venous Clinical Severity Score, já validado para análise. Ainda, seis estudos relataram elevada taxa de recanalização e ressurgimento de úlcera em casos já tratados. Portanto, as evidências existentes mostraram um impacto positivo quanto ao uso da escleroterapia com espuma como terapêutica em pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica avançada, além de apresentar um bom custo-benefício devido a sua alta resolutividade.
Incisor Malocclusion Using Cut-out Method and Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Harun Muhamad Farhin , A Samah Azurah , Ahmad Shabuli Muhammmad Imran , Abdul Majid Hairudin , Hashim Haslina , Ismail Nor Azman , Abdullah Syiral Mastura , Alias Aspalilah
Published: October 2022

Malocclusion is a condition of misaligned teeth or irregular occlusion of the upper and lower jaws. This condition leads to poor performance of vital functions such as chewing. A common procedure in orthodontic treatment for malocclusion is a conventional diagnostic procedure where a dental health professional takes dental x-rays to examine the teeth to diagnose malocclusion. However, the manual orthodontic diagnostic procedure by dental experts to identify malocclusion is time-consuming and vulnerable to expert bias that results in delayed treatment completion time. Recently, artificial intelligence technology in imageprocessing has gained attention in orthodontics treatment, accelerating the diagnosis and treatment process. However, several issues concerning the dental images as input of the classification model may affect the accuracy of the classification. In addition, unstructured images with varying sizes and the problem of a machine learning algorithm that does not focus on the region of interest (ROI) for incisor features bring challenges in delivering the treatment. This study has developed a malocclusion classification model using the cut-out method and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The cut-out method restructures the input images by standardising the sizes and highlighting the incisor sections of the images which assisted the CNN in accurately classifying the malocclusion. From the results, the implementation of the cut-out method generates higher accuracy across all classes of malocclusion compared to the non-implementation of the cut-out method.
Pola Hubungan Urbanisasi Dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Provinsi Maluku Utara
Authors: Yetty Yetty , Senuk Abdurahman , Amin Chairulllah , Salzabila Elfira
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine whether urbanization causes economic growth or economic growth causes urbanization. The analytical method uses Granger Causality to explore the pattern of the relationship between urbanization and economic growth. The results show that: Urbanization does not have a significant effect on economic growth. However, economic growth has a positive and significant effect on urbanization. The higher the level of economic growth, the level of urbanization is increasing in North Maluku Province. Improving economic conditions have caused rural communities to urbanize to areas that are considered worthy of being used as a source to get better welfare.
Effectiveness Test of Green Betel Leaf Extract (Piper betle L.) on the Growth of Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Aprilia Riris Grace , Premita Yohania , Simbolon Boyke Marthin , Bt. Hasan Riyani Susan
Published: October 2022

Background: Diseases due to infection where one of the causes is Staphylococcus aureus is one of the biggest problems faced today. Treatment using penicillin antibiotics tends to cause resistance and side effects, so people prefer to overcome them by means of self-medication or the use of traditional ingredients such as betel leaf. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of green betel leaf extract (Piper betle L.) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus on the antibacterial activity.

Methods: This study is experimental research in vitro using a well diffusion method. The betel leaf was extracted using the maceration method and made into concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%.

Results: The average diameter of the inhibition zones was 9.82 mm, 9.11 mm, 9.28 mm, and 9.01 mm at concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, sequentially.

Conclusion: The antibacterial activity of betel leaf extract in the overall concentration and the most optimal concentration was 5% at 9.82 mm.
The Relationship between the Level of Depression and the Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction in Health Officers at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Murastami Ammarilis , Rosmarwati Ervina
Published: October 2022

Background: Health workers are the first line in health services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. High work pressure, busy working hours, irregular shifts, and fatigue are factors that can contribute to decreased sexual function in health workers, especially erectile function in men. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of depression with the incidence of erectile dysfunction in health workers at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta.

Methods: This research is an observational analytic study conducted at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta during June - July 2021. The subjects of this study were health workers (doctors and nurses), totaling 44 people aged 20 - 50 years, who agreed to participate in the study. The level of depression was assessed using a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), while the assessment of erectile dysfunction was carried out using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire in the domain of the erectile function. Both of these questionnaires were given to the subject in the form of a google form questionnaire. The data were then collected and statistically analyzed using bivariate analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test using SPSS with a significance value of p<0.05.

Results: The results showed that the variables that had a significant relationship with the incidence of erectile dysfunction were depression (r=0.414 and p=0.005) and chronic disease (r=0.528 and p=0.001) with a moderate correlation level (r=0.400-0.599).

Conclusion: The level of depression is positively correlated with the incidence of erectile dysfunction experienced by health workers at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital Surakarta, Indonesia.
Comparação entre os efeitos da utilização de vitaminas do complexo B ou antioxidantes na prevenção e progressão na doença de Alzheimer: síntese de evidências
Authors: Santos Keith Elektra de Souza , Ferraz Renato Ribeiro Nogueira
Published: October 2022

Introdução: O envelhecimento é um processo contínuo no qual ocorrem diversas alterações fisiológicas, podendo levar ao comprometimento cognitivo desses indivíduos, sendo a doença de Alzheimer a demência mais comum entre os idosos. É caracterizada uma patologia de caráter neurodegenerativa, progressiva e irreversível. A nutrição parece estar relacionada com papel protetor na doença, e a utilização de vitaminas do complexo B e antioxidantes vem demonstrando perspectivas interessantes.
Objetivo: Comparar a utilização de vitaminas do complexo B ou antioxidantes como agente protetor no suporte nutricional a pacientes com doença de Alzheimer.
Método: Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura por meio da ferramenta computacional Publish or Perish, selecionando apenas aqueles estudos de maior relevância.
Síntese de Evidências: Fundamentado nos artigos selecionados podemos constatar que a dieta é um fator de grande importância na prevenção da doença de Alzheimer, atuando no controle dos fatores de risco como hiperhomocisteínemia, hipercolesterolemia e devido a ação protetora dos antioxidantes, porém ainda são inconclusivos os estudos com relação a melhora e progressão da doença.
Law Enforcement and Social Security of Public Events: Organizational and Legal Solutions
Authors: Pauzin Nikolai , Vasyukov Vitalii , Krasheninnikov Sergey , Yudina Elena
Published: October 2022

Background: Article analyzes various national and international aspects of the state of the system of legal support of public order and social security related to mass events.  Objective: to develop organizational and legal solutions aimed at creating an effective approach to solving issues of law enforcement and social security during the preparation and holding of mass public events.  Methods: dialectical method was chosen as the main research method.  Results: The article highlights the administrative-legal and organizational-tactical measures used by the internal affairs bodies and the resource enforcement of the law and social security during the preparation and holding of public events of various kinds. The authors highlight the legal and organizational bases for law enforcement and social security during the preparation and holding of public events in foreign countries.  Conclusions: New approaches to ensuring social security have been proposed for both internal affairs units and sanitary and epidemiological services in connection with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sinensiols H–J, three new lignan derivatives from Selaginella sinensis (Desv.) Spring
Authors: Zhu Qinfeng , Gao Beibei , Chen Qian , Luo Tiantian , Xu Guobo , Liao Shanggao
Published: October 2022

One new lignan sinensiol H (1) and two new bisnorlignans, sinensiols I and J (2 and 3), along with three known compounds were isolated from the whole plants of Selaginella sinensis. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy as well as high-resolution mass spectrometry. The absolute configuration of 1 was established by ECD calculation. Compounds 2 and 3 represent rare examples of naturally occurring 9,9'-bisnorlignans. All the isolated compounds were assayed for their inhibitory effects on LPS-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 macrophages.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA PEMAAFAN DENGAN KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS PADA WANITA YANG BEKERJA DI UNIVERSITAS ISLAM RIAU
Authors: Ruzain Raihanatu Binqalbi
Published: October 2022

Keterlibatan wanita dalam dunia kerja yang semakin meningkat membuat peran wanita turut semakin luas, khususnya bagi wanita yang sudah menikah, yaitu menjadi pekerja sekaligus istri dan ibu. Permasalahan terkait pada wanita yang bekerja di Universitas Islam Riau seperti beban kerja yang berlebihan, keterbatasan waktu baik ditempat kerja maupun dalam mengurus keluarga, serta ketidakmampuan dalam mengatasi suatu masalah yang dapat menyakiti dirinya sehingga dapat menyebabkan terganggunya kesejahteraan psikologis. Kesejahteraan psikologis memperlihatkan kemampuan seseorang dalam mengatasi emosi negatif serta menjalankan fungsi kesehariannya dengan baik. Tingkat kesejahteraan psikologis dapat timbul dengan pemaafan, dimana kesiapan seseorang untuk memberikan maaf kepada orang yang telah menyakiti dan melupakan kesalahan orang lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  hubungan antara pemaafan dengan kesejateraan psikologis pada wanita yang bekerja di Universitas Islam Riau. Subjek penelitian adalah dosen dan staff karyawan wanita yang bekerja di Universitas Islam Riau. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu teknik cluster random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 160 orang. Alat ukur yang digunakan yaitu skala pemaafan yang diadaptasi dari Monica (2018) dengan jumlah aitem untuk penelitian sebanyak 42 aitem sedangkan untuk skala kesejahteraan psikologis yang diadaptasi dari Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan uji statistic Correlation Pearson Product Moment. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan nilai koefisien korelasi (r) = 0,463 dengan nilai  signifikansi 0,000 (p<0,05) artinya semakin tinggi perilaku pemaafan maka akan semakin tinggi kesejahteraan psikologis pada wanita yang bekerja di Universitas Islam Riau. Pemaafan memberikan kontribusi sebesar 1,9% terhadap kesejahteraan psikologis. Selebihnya sebesar 98,1% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.

Kata kunci: Pemaafan, kesejahteraan psikologis, wanita bekerja
A Bayesian analysis for censored Rayleigh model using a generalised hypergeometric prior
Authors: Mostert P. J. , Bekker A. , Roux J. J. J.
Published: October 2022

Based on a type II censored sample, Bayesian estimation for the scale parameter of the Rayleigh model is carried out under the assumption of the squared error loss function. A generalised hypergeometric distribution with its versatile shape of tails is introduced as a prior, and beta special cases are examined. A simulation study is carried out to investigate the sensitivity of four special cases of this beta prior family in terms of bias, frequentist coverage and mean square error and to determine their effect on robustness. Prediction bounds are derived for the lifetime of unused components using this beta prior family. A data set is used to illustrate and support some of the findings.
Statistical model for overdispersed count outcome with many zeros: An approach for direct marginal inference
Authors: Iddi Samuel , Doku-Amponsah Kwabena
Published: October 2022

Marginalised models are in great demand by many researchers in the life sciences, particularly in clinical trials, epidemiology, health-economics, surveys and many others, since they allow generalisation of inference to the entire population under study. For count data, standard procedures such as the Poisson regression and negative binomial model provide population average inference for model parameters. However, occurrence of excess zero counts and lack of independence in empirical data have necessitated their extension to accommodate these phenomena. These extensions, though useful, complicate interpretations of effects. For example, the zero-inflated Poisson model accounts for the presence of excess zeros, but the parameter estimates do not have a direct marginal inferential ability as the base model, the Poisson model. Marginalisations due to the presence of excess zeros are underdeveloped though demand for them is interestingly high. The aim of this paper, therefore, is to develop a marginalised model for zero-inflated univariate count outcome in the presence of overdispersion. Emphasis is placed on methodological development, efficient estimation of model parameters, implementation and application to two empirical studies. A simulation study is performed to assess the performance of the model. Results from the analysis of two case studies indicate that the refined procedure performs significantly better than models which do not simultaneously correct for overdispersion and presence of excess zero counts in terms of likelihood comparisons and AIC values. The simulation studies also supported these findings. In addition, the proposed technique yielded small biases and mean square errors for model parameters. To ensure that the proposed method enjoys widespread use, it is implemented using the SAS NLMIXED procedure with minimal coding efforts.
Spiritual and Moral Potential of an Individual in Russia: Analysis from the Standpoint of Noonomy
Authors:   S.Y. Witte Institute for New Industrial Development, Kazantseva D.B.
Published: October 2022

The article analyzes the features of the “noo” approach (no production, no need, no development) based on the provision on the objective determination of social development by scientific and technological progress, as applied to the question of self- realization of the spiritual and moral potential of the individual. The spiritual and moral potential of the individual is considered as the main part of no-production, without which it is impossible to manifest essential forces, to follow the laws and norms of development, to resolve the contradictions of the modern world socio-economic system. It is shown that the transformation of the economy into noonomy occurs due to the formation of the subject of no-production in the process of moving up the “ladder of types of being”, in the range of different types of environments - from material and natural to spiritual. The formation of the dynamics of the development of subjectivity is determined directly at the cultural and spiritual levels, where a person acquires qualities (noo-), due to the presence of higher spiritual and moral needs, meanings and values.
PERANCANGAN PUSAT TEKNOLOGI DAN INFORMASI DI KABUPATEN TOJO UNA-UNA DENGAN PENDEKATAN SMART BUILDING
Authors: Musa Lutfi Alfia S. , Kaharu Arlan , Bagulu Achmad
Published: October 2022

Abstrak

 Perancangan pusat informasi dan teknologi.sebagai tempat untuk berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi dengan berbagai SKPD/perkantoran, pusat pengembangan informasi dan teknologi dan pusat perbelanjaan yang bertujuan untuk membangun interaksi sosial antar masyarakat.Perancangan pusat informasi dan teknologi dilakukan dengan penerapan pendekatan Smart Bulding.Konsep desain Smart Buildingadalah pemanfaatan energi alam dan energi buatan.Efisiensi energi pada sistem pencahayaan dan penghawaan dengan menggunakan material berteknologi terkini, yang mengacu pada struktur, sistem sensor dan digitasi.

Lokasi perancangan yakni di Ampana Kota karena merupakan ibukota dari Kabupaten Tojo Una-una, selain itu memiliki pemandangan pantai yang mengagumkan dan masih lestari.Sementara site berada di Jl. Ahmad Yani, Dondo, Kecamatan Ampana Kota, karena sangat strategis sesuai dengan karakteristik kawasan ini.

Bentuk Pusat Informasi dan Teknologi di Kabupaten Tojo Una-Unaini mengambil konsep Smart Building. Bangunan yang menggunakan prinsip bangunan pintar dengan tampilan modern disesuaikan dengan material bangunan yang digunakan dan responsibility material bangunan pintar dengan iklim kondisi setempat.

Kata kunci : perancangan, informasi, Teknologi
PENATAAN KAWASAN OBJEK WISATA KULINER PANTAI POHON CINTA DI KOTA MARISA
Authors: Suma Rusli H. , Elawati Elawati , Shamin Novita , Gintulangi Sabriana Oktaviana
Published: October 2022

ABSTRAK

 

Rusli H. Suma, 2020 Penataan Kawasan Objek Wisata Kuliner Pantai Pohon Cinta di Kota Marisa dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Tradisional. Skripsi. Program Studi S1 Teknik Arsitektur Bina Taruna Gorontalo. Pembimbing I Ibu Elawati Spd Msi dan Pembimbing II Ibu Novita Shamin  ST.,MT

 

Penataan Kawasan Objek Wisata Kuliner Pantai Pohon Cinta di Kota Marisa,  salah satu tempat untuk bersantai  atau tempat wisata yang bisa mengangkat taraf hidup masyarakat terutama dalam menunjang pendapatan daerah sebagai faktor perkembangan ekonomi kerena adanya tantangan perdaganagn bebas. Selain untuk mewadahi kegitan-kegiatan yang dimaksud kawasan  ini juga memberikan identitas bagi kota marisa kabupaten pohuwato dengan mengangkat nama pantai pohon cinta yang merupakan  salah satu tempat wisata.

 Kata Kunci : Penataan Kawasan Objek Wisata Kuliner Pantai Pohon Cinta di Kota Marisa

 

ABSTRACT

Structuring of the culinary tourism beach area of the love tree in the city of marisa one of the places to relax or tourist attractions that can raise the standard of living of the community, especially in supporting regional income. As a factor of economic development of free trade in addition to accommodating the activities of the purpose of this region also provides identity for the city of marisa pohuwato district by raising the name of the beachof the love tree which is one of the tourist attractions.

  Keywords : Penataan Kawasan Objek Wisata Kuliner Pantai Pohon Cinta di    Kota Marisa
The State and Practice of African Traditional Medicine among the Ewe of Ghana: Contemporary Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Akakpo Samuel Bewiadzi
Published: October 2022

In spite of the presence of modern healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and health centers, coupled with well advanced modern medical technology, many people in Ghana continue to patronize traditional medicine. Using the qualitative approach, this study investigates the state and practice of traditional medicine among the Ewe of Ghana in contemporary times. In the first place, the study reviews literature on traditional medicine and African healing systems. Secondly, the study discusses the methodological framework. In addition, the study explores the state and practice of traditional medicine among the Ewe of Ghana, focusing on the ethnography of diseases, the topography of traditional medicine practitioners, and the prospects and challenges of the practice of traditional medicine in contemporary times. Data collection instruments such as interviews and observations were used to collect primary data. The study finds that traditional medicine contributes to alternative medicine, saves people from disabilities, and ensures the affordability of healthcare. However, it has been bedeviled with challenges such as the problem of licensing, lack of association, destruction of medicinal herbs, and infrastructural problems. The study concludes that traditional medicine continues to play a major role in healthcare delivery among the Ewe of Ghana in spite of the presence of modern healthcare systems. More significant is the fact that the study contributes to knowledge in the field of medical anthropology and Ewe ethno-medical history.

Keywords: African Traditional Medicine, African Healing Systems, State and Practice, Ewe, Challenges and Prospects
Taxonomic study on Mysmenidae spiders (Mysmenidae, Araneae) from Xishuangbanna of Yunnan, China
Authors: Zhang Qiuqiu , Li Shuqiang , Lin Yucheng
Published: October 2022

Thirteen spider species belonging to the family Mysmenidae Petrunkevitch, 1928 are reported from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Menglun Township, Mengla County, Yunnan Province of China. One genus and five species are documented as new to science: Mengmena bannagen. nov. et. sp. nov. (♂♀), Mengmena yulinsp. nov. (♀), Mosu heguomusp. nov. (♂♀), Mysmena luosuosp. nov. (♂♀), and Mysmena daisp. nov. (♀). One species is proposed as a new combination: Mosu zhengi (Lin & Li, 2008) comb. nov. (♂♀, ex Mysmena Simon, 1894). The females of Microdipoena menglunensis (Lin & Li, 2008), Mysmena arcilonga Lin & Li, 2008, Mysmena furca Lin & Li, 2008, and Mysmena rostella Lin & Li, 2008 are described for the first time. Three known species are re-examined and photographed: Gaoligonga taeniata Lin & Li, 2014, Mysmena biangulata (Lin & Li, 2008), and Mysmena cornigera (Lin & Li, 2008). Morphological diagnoses and illustrations are provided for these thirteen mysmenid species.
Le raisonnement préventif ou quand le contrôle devient hors de contrôle
Authors: Lizzola Irene
Published: October 2022

Dans la lutte contre le terrorisme, l’accélération des procédures et la modification des dispositifs judiciaires donnent une place prépondérante à la conception sécuritaire de l’urgence. À travers l’analyse de deux recours pour excès de pouvoir contre des mesures administratives prises en vue de prévenir des « atteintes à l’ordre public », nous étudierons comment les contraintes procédurales du dispositif français de l’antiterrorisme encadrent le développement du raisonnement préventif. Élaboré par les agents chargés de la surveillance, ce dernier se construit en amont de la saisine des affaires par les instances judiciaires, tout en étant constamment remis en discussion lors du développement des contentieux. Dans ce raisonnement, l’impératif sécuritaire prime sur celui de la protection des droits et des libertés fondamentales.
Une accélération maîtrisée. La gestion des temporalités du travail judiciaire dans le cadre de la « procédure particulièrement accélérée » à Berlin
Authors: Provost Alexis
Published: October 2022

Alors que la comparaison internationale met en avant des tendances contrastées concernant l’accélération dans les tribunaux pénaux, la « procédure particulièrement accélérée » en Allemagne se distingue par la faible pression temporelle qui s’exerce sur les travailleur·euses de la justice. À partir de l’observation des coulisses d’un tribunal berlinois dans le cadre d’une enquête ethnographique, les différentes formes et modalités de l’accélération sont présentées afin de déterminer à quelles conditions l’accélération d’une procédure ne signifie pas intensification du travail. Une attention sera portée aux différents rapports subjectifs au temps des travailleur·euses et à la manière dont ils et elles mobilisent les temporalités du droit pour ne pas subir l’urgence. Cela permet aux juges de maintenir un contrôle sur les affaires qui leur sont soumises et d’éviter une logique gestionnaire de maîtrise des flux.
Un procès pour l’exemple
Authors: Chesnelong Bénédicte
Published: October 2022

Le procès des attentats du 13-Novembre, en donnant une large place au récit des victimes, a entraîné un déséquilibre entre les parties. La condamnation à perpétuité du seul survivant du commando le confirme.
Infidèles, zappeurs et slasheurs ? Les Z et l’émergence d’une nouvelle forme de fidélité employeur
Authors: Gentina Élodie , Pauwels-Delassus Véronique , Leclercq-Vandelannoitte Aurélie
Published: October 2022

Dans un contexte de volatilité des jeunes talents, fidéliser les jeunes issus de la génération Z, dotés de compétences spécifiques et rares sur le marché du travail, semble être devenu un enjeu de taille pour les organisations. Alors que les jeunes sont souvent qualifiés d’infidèles, de « zappeurs » et de « slasheurs », se pose la question de leur fidélité à l’entreprise, a fortiori dans le contexte actuel de crise sanitaire et économique. Afin d’explorer les ressorts de la fidélité des Z à l’entreprise, nous avons mené une recherche qualitative portant sur la technique de l’étude de cas, au sein d’une grande entreprise française (Décathlon), à deux intervalles de temps (2018 et 2020, soit avant et pendant la crise de Covid-19). A travers une approche pluridisciplinaire, mêlant les apports de la recherche en marketing sur la fidélité du consommateur et ceux de la recherche en gestion des ressources humaines (GRH) sur la fidélité à l’entreprise, nos résultats contribuent à la recherche sur la fidélité employeur en faisant émerger une nouvelle conception de la fidélité adaptée à la nouvelle génération, reposant sur cinq dimensions : émotionnelle, sociale, collaborative, intrapreneuriale et éthique. Cette conception renouvelée de la fidélité nous conduit à mettre en exergue quatre leviers à mobiliser dans les politiques de fidélisation des jeunes à l’entreprise, reposant sur la recherche du bien-être et du plaisir, de l’authenticité et de l’affectivité, de la création et de l’engagement, et enfin de l’ultra connexion et du partage.
Comment l’art-thérapie peut réparer nos blessures ?
Authors: Boyer-Labrouche Annie
Published: October 2022

L’art-thérapie est un processus dans lequel l’art se met au service du soin. Le dispositif mis en place dans un cadre rigoureux, en utilisant des médias favorisant l’expression, permet de traiter les traumatismes qui mettent à mal le sentiment de sécurité et d’identité.
L’éducation au futur
Authors: Hervé Nicolas
Published: October 2022

L’objectif de cet article est de présenter l’éducation au futur, un courant éducatif peu connu en contexte francophone. Nous abordons tout d’abord quelques éléments historiques de son émergence et définissons ses principaux enjeux. Nous décrivons ensuite quelques exemples de dispositifs pédagogiques qui illustrent comment l’analyse, la construction et la mise en débat d’images du futur peuvent être menées sur des thèmes relevant de l’Anthropocène. Nous dégageons alors quelques caractéristiques de ces dispositifs qui permettent aux élèves de prendre conscience de la diversité des futurs possibles, et d’envisager des moyens d’action pour tendre vers des futurs souhaitables. Nous concluons sur l’intérêt de l’éducation au futur pour appréhender l’Anthropocène sous l’angle de ses temporalités.
The effect of dietary supplementation of organic trace minerals on performance, mineral retention, lymphoid organs and antibody titres of broilers
Authors: Núñez R. , Elliott S. , Riboty R.
Published: October 2022

Complete replacement of inorganic trace minerals (ITM) with proteinated organic trace minerals (PTM) at equal or lower inclusion rates was evaluated. One thousand and eight, one-d-old male chicks were divided into 24 pens containing 42 chicks, and randomly allocated to one of the following: T1: control group with ITM supplied at the standard commercial level in Ecuador; T2: PTM at 100% T1; T3: PTM at 66% TI; and T4: PTM at 33% T1. The 42-d experiment employed a three-phase feeding programme (1-14, 15-28 and 29-42 d). Restricted feeding was used to prevent the development of ascites associated with high altitude. At 21 and 42 d of age, Cu, Mn and Zn retention were measured in tibial bone, and Fe in whole blood. Lymphoid organ weights were at 21 and 42 d of age. Antibody titres were measured by ELISA at 42 d of age. Weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion and mortality were similar among treatments, although were below breed expectations due to feed restriction practices. Blood Fe was not affected by treatment (P<0.05). At both 21 and 42 d of age, minerals in tibia differed (P<0.01), with Mn and Zn concentrations being significantly higher in all PTM groups, compared to ITM control at 42 d. However, at 21 d, Zn was higher for the ITM-fed birds. No differences in lymphoid organ (bursa, thymus, and spleen) weights were observed, or for Gumboro (infectious bursal disease), infections bronchitis virus and reovirus antibody titres. For Newcastle disease virus, T4 birds had significantly lower antibody titres compared to other treatment groups. In conclusion, replacement of inorganic minerals with a proteinated form organic minerals at lower inclusion rates had no negative impact on performance, lymphoid organ weight or antibody titres in broilers raised under commercial conditions of high altitude and restricted feeding.
“Nailable” Does Not Always Mean Reducible in Distal Femur Fractures: Arthroplasty Component and Nail Design Matter
Authors: Braun Benjamin M. , Ross Jeremy A. , Swart Eric F.
Published: October 2022

Distal femur fractures above a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are challenging. These fractures can be fixed with a retrograde intramedullary nail (rIMN), but the design of the femoral component of the TKA influences the starting point for an rIMN. We performed a biomechanical study to evaluate how different TKA components influence the starting point for an rIMN and how that can lead to a deformity in the sagittal plane. We simulated a distal femur fracture with three different arthroplasty components. We used three different implants to simulate fracture reduction and measured the resultant sagittal plane deformity. Low and moderate femoral component ratio (FCR) design components were able to maintain fracture alignment within 5° of anatomic. High FCR component (more posterior starting point) sagittal plane deformities of up to 15° were observed with both the straight and medium Herzog bend nails, which was statistically significant (
P
<.001). Use of a high Herzog bend nail decreased the deformity by an average of 6°, which was statistically significant (
P
<.001). There is variability in how the TKA design affects the starting point and thus the sagittal plane alignment after fixation. This study helps quantify the effect of arthroplasty component design on fracture alignment. [
Orthopedics
. 2023;46(1):35–38.]
Outcomes Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty With Concomitant Gluteus Medius Repair Using the Direct Anterior Approach
Authors: Maldonado David R. , Glein Rachel M. , Annin Shawn , Owens Jade S. , Jimenez Andrew E. , Saks Benjamin R. , Lall Ajay C. , Domb Benjamin G.
Published: October 2022

Outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA) with concomitant gluteus medius (GM) repair using the direct anterior approach (DAA) are scarce. The primary purpose of this study was to report patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) with 2-year follow-up of patients with osteoarthritis and GM tear who underwent primary THA and GM repair through the DAA. The secondary purpose was to compare these outcomes with a benchmark propensity-matched control group who underwent a DAA THA without GM tear. Patients were eligible if they received a primary THA and GM repair via the DAA between January 2015 and October 2018 and had baseline PROMs with 2-year follow-up. Patients were excluded if they had workers' compensation or were unwilling to participate. PROM subanalysis was performed between patients and a propensity-matched control group with DAA THA without GM tear. Fourteen patients were included in the study, all of whom were female. Significant improvement for all PROMs and high rate of achieving the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) at 2-year follow-up were reported. All patients were propensity-matched to 28 patients for sex, age, and body mass index. Preoperative PROMs between groups were similar, and both groups reported comparable improvement, satisfaction, and MCID achievement at 2-year follow-up. Primary THA with concomitant GM repair using the DAA yielded good functional outcomes and a high rate of MCID achievement at 2-year follow-up. Based on these results, the DAA can be used safely to address symptomatic GM tears during THA. Furthermore, these outcomes were comparable to a propensity-matched control group without GM tear. [
Orthopedics
. 2023;46(1):39–46.]
A bibliometric review of Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae): A green gold in agroindustry
Authors: Zakaria Rahimah , Vit Patricia , Wijaya Adi , Ahmad Asma Hayati , Othman Zahiruddin , Mezzetti Bruno
Published: October 2022

Avocado's global acceptance has grown, resulting in expanding cultivation, agricultural development, and significant marketing efforts. Publicizing avocado also targets its by-products' nutritional and functional benefits. This is the first bibliometric analysis for avocado. It aims to provide a descriptive structure to identify collaborative patterns and emerging themes in avocado research. Based on the search string used in the article title, the study retrieved 2576 documents from the Scopus database for further analysis. For comparison, we separated the data into two study periods: 1916–2011 and 2012–2021. BibliometriX and VOSviewer software were used to examine the descriptive structure and collaborative patterns, as well as to create maps based on network data. When we compared the two study periods, we identified a changing pattern in descriptive structure, collaboration and research trends. Based on the identified emergent themes of the last decade, we propose that future research focuses on the functional and medicinal properties of avocado, postharvest management and its biological control, plant cultivars and diseases, and physicochemical properties of avocado and its by-products. Further bibliographic support revealed that, in addition to the fruit pulp, non-edible parts of Persea americana (bark, leaves, peel, seeds, and stem), and oil have remarkable concentrations of bioactive compounds with potential biological activity for health benefits.
Stability and bifurcation control for a fractional-order chemostat model with time delays and incommensurate orders
Authors: Ma Xiaomeng , Bai Zhanbing , Sun Sujing
Published: October 2022

In this paper, a delayed fractional Lotka-Volterra food chain chemostat model with incommensurate orders is proposed, and the effect on system stability and bifurcation of this model are discussed. First, for the system with no controller, the stability and Hopf bifurcation with respect to time delay are investigated. Taking the time delay as the bifurcation parameter, the relevant characteristic equations are analyzed, and the conditions for Hopf bifurcation are proposed. The results show that the controller can fundamentally affect the stability of the system, and that they both have an important impact on the generation of bifurcation at the same time. Finally, numerical simulation is carried out to support the theoretical data.
Mean-field type FBSDEs in a domination-monotonicity framework and LQ multi-level Stackelberg games
Authors: Tian Ran , Yu Zhiyong
Published: October 2022

Motivated by various mean-field type linear-quadratic (MF-LQ, for short) multi-level Stackelberg games, we propose a kind of multi-level self-similar randomized domination-monotonicity structures. When the coefficients of a class of mean-field type forward-backward stochastic differential equations (MF-FBSDEs, for short) satisfy this kind of structures, we prove the existence, the uniqueness, an estimate and the continuous dependence on the coefficients of solutions. Further, the theoretical results are applied to construct unique Stackelberg equilibria for forward and backward MF-LQ multi-level Stackelberg games, respectively.
Ford in Toulon / Toulon in Ford
Authors: Saunders Max
Published: October 2022

When Ford and his companion of the 1920s, Stella Bowen, visited Toulon at the end of 1925, she said she 'fell in love with Toulon at first sight'. Ford too was enamoured, and found he wrote well there. He was to revisit the town several times over the next few years, eventually renting part of the Villa Paul, near the sea, with Janice Biala in 1931. It was to be their main base in France until late 1936, when due to the Depression they could no longer afford to keep it on.The essay explores Ford’s life in Toulon with Bowen and their daughter Julie, and then with Biala. It will consider what they said about the region. But the main part of it will be devoted to discussing how Toulon and its environs figure in Ford’s writing; and in particular his pair of novels The Rash Act (1933) and Henry for Hugh (1934), both set in Toulon with recognisable descriptions of its features and landmarks. The aim is to gauge the difference Toulon made to Ford’s last two decades; how it changed not only his view of France but of himself. A conclusion describes the quest to locate the Villa Paul.
A DSPL and Reinforcement Learning Approach for Context-Aware IoT Systems Development
Authors: Hallou Amal , Fissaa Tarik , Hafiddi Hatim , Nassar Mahmoud
Published: October 2022

The internet of things is a paradigm of interconnected devices able to communicate and exchange information to achieve users' requirements. In spite of their expansion in the last years, IoT systems still face challenges that hinder gaining major advantages from them. One of these challenges is to automatically adapt the system to the user's context and preferences. As a proposition to deal with this problem, this paper presents a methodology to design and develop IoT systems that adapt their behavior to their context, which can be a user or environmental context. This methodology is based on dynamic software product line engineering and uses Markov process to design the adaptation plan of the system and a reinforcement learning algorithm to implement it.
Scheduling multi-model production lines
Authors: Steyn P. G.
Published: October 2022

Twee skeduleringsalgoritmes vir multimodelvervaardiging op 'n gegangde produksielyn word voorgestel. Die eerste skeduleringsalgoritme het as besluitbasis die aantal eenhede wat van elke modeltipe in voorraad is op bepaalde tydstippe gedurende die vervaardigingsperiode. Die tydstippe is aan die einde van die vervaardiging van elke produksielot.Die tweede skeduleringsalgoritme is geskoei op Samuel Eilon se teorie waar die skedule sodanig opgestel word dat dear altyd voorraad op hande is van elke modeltipe wat vervaardig word. 'n Aanvaarbare produksieveldwydte vir die lotgrootte van elke modeltipe word voorgeskryf.'n Vergelyking tussen die twee skeduleringsalgoritmes word getref.
Preoperative Fibrinogen Level and Postcardiac Surgery Morbidity and Mortality Rates
Authors: Fricault Pierre , Piot Juliette , Estève Cécile , Savan Veaceslav , Sebesteyn Alexandre , Durand Michel , Chavanon Olivier , Albaladejo Pierre
Published: October 2022

Background:

High preoperative fibrinogen levels are associated with reduced bleeding rates after cardiac surgery. Fibrinogen is directly involved in inflammatory processes and is a cardiovascular risk factors. Whether high fibrinogen levels before cardiac surgery are a risk factor for mortality or morbidity remains unclear.

Aims:

This study aimed to examine the association between preoperative fibrinogen levels and mortality and morbidity rates after cardiac surgery.

Settings and Design:

This is a single-center retrospective study.

Material and Methods:

Patients (n = 1628) were divided into high (HFGr) and normal (NFGr) fibrinogen level groups, based on the cutoff value of 3.3 g/L, derived from the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The primary outcome was the 30-day mortality rate. The rates of postoperative complications, including postoperative bleeding and transfusion rates, were examined.

Statistical Analysis:

Between-group comparisons were performed with the Mann–Whitney U test and Chi-squared test, as suitable. Model discriminative power was examined with the area under the ROC curve.

Results:

The HFGr and NFGr included 1103 and 525 patients, respectively. Mortality rate was higher in the HFGr than in the NFGr (2.7% vs. 1.1%, P = 0.04). The 12-h bleeding volume (280 mL [195–400] vs. 305 mL [225–435], P = 0.0003) and 24-h bleeding volume values (400 mL [300–550] vs. 450 mL [340–620], P < 0.0001) were lower in the HFGr than in the NFGr. However, the rate of red blood cell transfusion during hospitalization was higher in the HFGr than in the NFGr (21.7% vs. 5.9%, P = 0.0103). Major complications were more frequent in the HFGr than in the NFGr.

Conclusion:

High fibrinogen levels were associated with reduced postoperative bleeding volume and increased mortality and morbidity rates.