bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Diversity’s good unless you have a Southern accent, then you’re a hick”: Self-evaluation, linguistic insecurity and symbolic domination in Middle Tennessee
Authors: Brunet Marc-Philippe
Published: June 2023

La variété linguistique parlée dans le sud des États-Unis constitue un domaine d’étude bien documenté (Farington et al., 2018 ; Feagin, 2018 ; Fridland, 2003, 2008 ; Labov et al., 2006 ; Nunnally & Bailey, 2018 ; Reed, 2014). En raison de sa distribution géographique et sociale au sein des États-Unis, cette variété est considérée par une grande partie des Américains (y compris par ses propres locuteurs) comme l'une des plus saillantes, ainsi que l’une des plus « incorrectes » de l'anglais parlé aux États-Unis (Hasty, 2018 ; Preston, 1996, 2015 ; Preston and Robinson, 2008). Ainsi, les caractéristiques linguistiques – et en particulier phonologiques et phonétiques – de cette variété sont socialement symptomatiques, dans la mesure où elles sont systématiquement associées à des groupes socio-démographiques spécifiques par une majorité des États-uniens. Les locuteurs du Sud sont d’ailleurs typiquement affectés par un haut degré d'insécurité linguistique, due à la domination symbolique du standard linguistique aux Etats-Unis.Cet article s’intéresse à la façon dont les locuteurs du SAE répondent au sentiment d'insécurité linguistique qui les caractérise, dans une communauté linguistique et sociale spécifique. Cette étude se fait notamment via l’analyse de la production de la diphtongue /aɪ/ par une cohorte de locuteurs, car cette variable linguistique est souvent considérée comme un trait caractéristique de la phonologie du Sud. Dans le cadre de cette étude, nous utilisons la notion de domination symbolique, renvoyant ici à une méconnaissance du caractère intrinsèquement arbitraire d'une norme linguistique, ce qui conduit les locuteurs de variétés moins prestigieuses à juger leurs propres productions linguistiques à travers le prisme des critères dominants (Bourdieu, 2001 ; Bourdieu & Boltanski, 1975).Cette étude se base sur les résultats d'un travail de terrain sociolinguistique à Murfreesboro (Tennessee, Etats-Unis), mené dans le cadre théorique et méthodologique du programme de recherche PAC et dans le cadre du projet sociophonologique LVTI-Langue, Ville, Travail, Identité (Durand & Przewozny, 2012 ; Przewozny et al. 2020). Les résultats de l’enquête montrent que les locuteurs ont recours à des formes d’autocorrection ou à de l’hyperdialectalisme comme stratégies antagonistes, dues à la position particulière de la phonologie du Sud dans la hiérarchie dialectale.
Algorithmic literacy and media practices among young people in Brussels
Authors: Malcorps Sylvain , Claes Arnaud , Philippette Thibault , Dufrasne Marie
Published: June 2023

Jouant un rôle indéniable dans l’accès à l’information, les algorithmes de recommandation visent à faciliter la navigation des usagers en leur recommandant les contenus les plus « pertinents » selon une série de critères sélectionnés par leurs concepteurs. En même temps, ces dispositifs participent au fonctionnement économique de ces plateformes en favorisant la captation et la rétention de l’attention des usagers de ces services. Il apparaît dès lors crucial de mieux comprendre les enjeux sociaux que posent ces technologies. Dans la mesure où le public des jeunes Bruxellois s’informe principalement par le biais des réseaux socionumériques, le projet ALG-OPINION s’est intéressé à la manière dont ils se représentent le fonctionnement de ces technologies ainsi qu'aux pratiques médiatiques qu'ils développent à leur contact. En voulant s'intéresser aux spécificités des pratiques de jeunes utilisateurs bruxellois, les travaux présentés dans cet article apportent une interprétation plus fine des relations effectives qu'entretiennent ces publics avec des technologies algorithmiques du quotidien. Cet article se conclut sur l'exploration de pistes d'éducation aux médias attentives à ces observations.
Una bella història ...o dues? A l’entorn de la reescriptura d’un poemari de Miquel Bauçà
Authors: Rosselló Bover Pere
Published: June 2023

En 1987 la maison d’édition Empúries publia l’Obra Poètica 1959-1983 de Miquel Bauçà (Felanitx, 1940 – Barcelone, 2005). Ce volume incluait une version inédite d’Una bella història, recueil de poèmes publié en 1962, réécrite en vers heptasyllabes en 1985. Toutefois cette nouvelle version ne substituait pas l’antérieure qui figurait dans le même volume comme s’il s’agissait de deux livres différents. L’objectif de notre travail est de comparer ces deux versions d’Una bella història afin d’en étudier les différences et de découvrir les mécanismes de cette réécriture (en particulier la conversion des poèmes en vers libres de 1962 en poèmes en vers mesurés sans rimes) ainsi que les motivations qui ont mené le poète à réécrire son recueil, soulevant ainsi des doutes concernant l’existence des deux versions d’un même livre autorisées à la fois par l’auteur.
De Destino a l’Obra completa: una anàlisi de la reescriptura planiana a propòsit de Les hores (1971)
Authors: Cano Mateu J. Àngel
Published: June 2023

Entre 1939 et 1976, Josep Pla a écrit plus de deux mille articles pour le magazine Destino, dont la plupart ont été plubliés dans sa rubrique hebdomadaire « Calendario sin fechas ». Beaucoup de ces articles ont été rassemblés sous forme de livre : La huida del tiempo (Destino, 1945) en est une preuve, avec cinquante et un textes. Le présent travail vise à analyser le processus d’incorporation et d’adaptation de ces articles dans la sousdite La huida del tiempo, puis, comment ils sont élargis et traduits en catalan, d’abord pour Les hores (El pas de l’any) (Selecta, 1953), et, plus tard, pour l’Obra completa ; plus précisement pour le tome XX, intitulé Les hores (Destino, 1971). L’objectif est d’étudier, à partir de l’analyse de deux chapitres précis (« Calendaris » et « Un novembre fi »), les processus successifs de réécriture personnelle et d’autotraduction qui vont au-delà des simples changements linguistiques, en plus d’être une tentative de rapprocher les textes d’un nouveau lectorat, différent de celui de la plateforme éditorale originale.
Les coupes dans le Tiran le Blanc de 1737, la « belle infidèle » de Caylus : appropriation d’un texte au moment de sa traduction
Authors: Daste Quentin
Published: June 2023

Le présent article se donne pour but de présenter et étudier les coupes et réductions pratiquées par le comte de Caylus (1692‑1765) dans sa traduction-adaptation en français (1737) du roman Tirant le Blanc (1490). L’étude des constantes de celles-ci permettant ainsi de mettre en lumière une possible méthodologie dans cette intervention, et de formuler quelques hypothèses sur ce que Caylus révèle de lui-même dans son texte ; une « belle infidèle » de l’œuvre du Valencien Joanot Martorell (1413‑1468), qui lui était parvenue par traductions, et qu’il ne serait pas excessif de qualifier de « version d’auteur ».
Després de la modernitat: el cinema d’Albert Serra
Authors: Quintana Àngel
Published: June 2023

Certes, le cinéma d’Albert Serra accueille en son sein certaines caractéristiques de la modernité, mais c’est un cinéma qui est né au moment où cette modernité est entrée en crise et qui semble, dans le cinéma numérique, trouver de nouvelles voies. Situé à la frontière entre l’art contemporain et le cinéma d’auteur, entre l’avant-garde et le culte de la tradition, Albert Serra est devenu un paradigme du nouvel auteur contemporain, capable de trouver une esthétique singulière dans l’air du temps. Le thème qui unit les six longs métrages de sa filmographie n’est autre que la persistance du mythe. Les résonances littéraires de la figure du mythe lui permettent de montrer une série de figures archétypales perdues dans une situation de transit, dans laquelle les présences sont plus importantes que les gestes dramatiques et où les mouvements ne font que tracer des lignes de fuite devant certains paysages qui cherchent parfois un moyen d’arriver à une certaine abstraction de la figuration.
Contextes et stratégies privilégiés par des élu.e.s de municipalités québécoises pour leur formation continue en matière d’environnement
Authors: Guertin Marc-André , Rajotte Sauriol Geneviève
Published: June 2023

Compte tenu du rôle incontournable que jouent les municipalités dans la nécessaire transition écologique, la formation relative à l’environnement des élu.e.s des municipalités québécoises se doit d’être adaptée au contexte local et politique. Dans la foulée d’une recherche qualitative basée sur des observations non participantes et des entretiens semi-dirigés auprès d’élu·e·s, et dans le cadre de laquelle un regard critique a été porté sur l’offre de formation actuelle en ce domaine, il nous a été possible de dégager les préférences des élu.e.s en matière de contextes et de stratégies de formation. Ces préférences, examinées à la lumière de fondements et de pratiques documentés en éducation relative à l’environnement, permettent d’identifier les principales caractéristiques d’un processus de formation continue adéquat pour ces apprenant.e.s adultes aux fonctions politiques particulières en matière d’environnement.
University Language Examinations Ante, Interim, and Post COVID-19
Authors: Nepivodova Linda , Kalova Simona
Published: June 2023

This chapter draws attention to different modes of language exam administration in the context of tertiary education. Student perceptions of computer-based written language exams in supervised and unsupervised settings and also oral language exams taken face-to-face and distantly form the focus of this research study. Overall, it describes language testing procedures which currently take place at a Department of English and American studies in the Czech Republic and details the necessary changes that needed to be implemented in order for the language exams to be administered distantly due to COVID 19. It depicts the benefits and drawbacks of testing the students in different modes as viewed by students. The final part looks into the future and outlines pedagogical implications based on the research outcomes.
Providing Alternative Assessments Through Experiential Learning in an Online Language Teacher Training Course
Authors: Burden Amy S.
Published: June 2023

In the form of a case study, the chapter focuses on the value of experiential learning and how it was adapted for the online learning environment during the pandemic. Employing Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, the project served as an alternative assessment that engaged in more democratic grading practices. The designed learning outcomes were for students to grow in their autonomous metacognitive reflections of their own grading and assessment practices through alternative assessments such as self and dynamic assessments. Additionally, they would employ multiple identities in the online classroom: teacher, student, and peer. Finally, through participation in the experiential learning project, they would demonstrate explicit knowledge of a variety of alternative assessments for language learning through co-constructed assessments, rubrics, and presentations. Data were collected through observation and document analysis and analyzed qualitatively. Results show growth in explicit knowledge of alternative assessments and confidence with alternative assessment design and grading.
Transparency and Integrity Methods for Public Utilities Systems
Authors: Merlano Carlos Andrés
Published: June 2023

This chapter discusses best transparency and integrity practices and methods from a literature review of multilateral governments worldwide, emphasizing public utility systems. Corruption and organizational malpractices are commonplace in government and public entities, as well as the private and not-for-profit sectors. This chapter highlights the importance of an adequate understanding and implementation of transparency and integrity methods in the public utility sector. Moreover, it reviews how stakeholders like governments, utility companies, the private sector, not-for-profit entities, and citizens could create an environment of trust and transparency to fight corruption and other unwarranted practices. This chapter also explores the implementation of transparency and integrity programs in countries in South America and Africa.
Role of Social Media in Libraries in Disseminating Scholarly Information in the 21st Century
Authors: Dhanavandan S.
Published: June 2023

This chapter describes the role of social media in libraries in disseminating scholarly information in the 21st century. Social networking sites that connect friends, family, library users, and customers are called social networking. It will also be utilised for social and commercial purposes and plays a vital role in disseminating scholarly information in the 21st century. However, as internet connectivity develops, it is most popular in the professional sphere, notably at academic institutions such as universities, colleges, and schools. In today's culture, using social media has become crucial in academic activity. Social media is generally used for social interaction, sharing of Content, getting up-to-date news & information, and making decisions. It is a powerful and straightforward tool for talking with people, both locally and worldwide, as well as for sharing, generating, and spreading information in the academic environment towards disseminating scholarly information in the 21st century
A Quantitative Study on Usage Measure of Social Media Platforms in Bangladesh
Authors: Prasad M. , Islam Muhammad Mezbah-ul
Published: June 2023

The study analyzes the Impact and usage statistics of social medias platforms in Bangladesh. As the country races to become a mini-Silicon Valley, changes from the traditional way of life to AI-dominated living is inevitable. Investments from global venture capitalists and equity investors are tapping the potential of 166 million Bangladeshis with its big population of youths embracing the future. The study analyzes the majority of the people in Bangladesh preferred all type of social medias platforms; among listed social medias is FaceBook, with percent between 89.69 and 93.79 in August and January in the year 2022. YouTube usage rate follows, at between 2.58 and 5.91, Linked In (0.71 and 1.63), Twitter (0.38 and 1.77), Printerest (0.26 and 0.58), Instagram (0.3 and 1.01), Reddit (0.2 and 0.31), Tumblr (0.01 and 0.04).
The Potential of English for Social Purposes and Cooperation for the Development of Digital Literacy
Authors: Palacios-Hidalgo Francisco Javier , Huertas-Abril Cristina A.
Published: June 2023

Modern foreign languages and digital literacy are essential in today's education systems to ensure the development of fully prepared citizens. Among the languages learned in schools, English is certainly the most studied in Europe. Consequently, it is not surprising that educational initiatives are being developed to enhance the learning of this language. Such is the case of ‘English for Social Purposes and Cooperation', which aims to foster English language learning through relevant social and cultural topics and the use of educational technology so that learners develop their competences. Although relatively new, the potential of this approach for language learning, raising awareness of social and cultural issues and developing digital skills is undeniable. This chapter explores the potential of ‘English for Social Purposes and Cooperation' for developing teachers' digital literacy, empowering students, and fostering educational technology integration. Moreover, it presents a proposal of technology-based tasks that can help develop learners' digital literacy, equity, and inclusion.
Looking Beyond the Bigger Picture
Authors: Abamosa Juhar Yasin
Published: June 2023

Many forcibly displaced children arrive in Western host countries and are in education systems. However, little is known regarding the implications of micro or classroom activities for the inclusion of students from refugee backgrounds (SRBs) in new education systems. This chapter aims at exploring this issue to further the understanding of the role of daily practices on the inclusion of refugees in education. The author employed a scoping review as the main method; and care theory and inclusion theory were used as theoretical framework. The findings indicate that refugees can be subject to both desirable and negative experiences due to their relationships with their peers and teachers. The desirable experiences facilitate the inclusion of refugees, and the negative ones impede their inclusion in education systems. Therefore, in addition to investing in educational technologies, all concerned bodies should consider the micro-level activities to create genuine inclusive environments of learning for refugees.
How Has COVID-19 Changed Teaching and Learning at the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences?
Authors: Kannasto Elisa , Haasio Ari
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought along a transformation at the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences as to how teaching and courses are organized. This chapter considers both university teachers and students, presenting their experiences in remote, specifically online, teaching and learning during the pandemic. The results from collected surveys and performed interviews show a strong divide in opinions on and experiences with remote teaching and learning. While others appreciated the benefits of saved travel time and freedom from constraints of time and place, improved skills in using online tools, and a better focus on their studies and work, others felt the pressure of the pandemic, isolation, and an increased workload in teaching or independent studying. The results also indicate a change in the operational culture of the university. The motivation to implement online teaching has grown significantly among teachers. However, the demand for it among students has grown even more.
A Dissection of Hyflex Education in Terms of Equal Opportunities in Education
Authors: Saenen Liesbet , Van Heel Martijn , Altes Tisja Korthals , Emmers Elke
Published: June 2023

This chapter examines recent educational advances in light of equal educational opportunities. HyFlex's technology-based teaching was selected. Given the pandemic's impact on digital education, this form of education is nascent. Due to worldwide accessibility regulations and the COVID-19 pandemic, technology-based educational techniques are needed to diversify the student population and digitalize higher education. This chapter addresses the following question: Is the Hyflex model suitable for creating an inclusive and effective learning environment for underprivileged students? This new model's influence on educational equality has been extensively discussed. The HyFlex approach fits students' learning demands due to its flexibility, temporization, and highly organized online and offline learning environment; however, it is not the great equalizer it is portrayed as. HyFlex can improve higher education access for diverse students if the technology employed is UDL-based.
Inclusive Education and UDL Professional Development for Teachers in Sweden and India
Authors: Ewe Linda P. , Dalton Elizabeth M. , Bhan Sujata , Gronseth Susie L. , Dahlberg Gabriella
Published: June 2023

In education, the factors involved in a successful inclusive education classroom are diverse and multidimensional, with a growing research base. Universal design for learning (UDL) can help educators address the varied needs of students through diversification of the design of instructional methods, materials, and assessments. Global interest in UDL has driven the need for more teacher training opportunities. This chapter contributes to the literature base on professional development in UDL cases by presenting two examples from two national contexts, Sweden and India. The authors ground the two cases in the literature on teacher training, inclusive education, and UDL, concluding with a discussion on the contextual impact and insights stemming from the cases.
A Case Study on Useful Aids for Students With Communication Disorders in Inclusive Settings
Authors: Hisatsune Yumi , Ikuta Shigeru
Published: June 2023

Original, self-made teaching materials with “post-it-like” sticker icons overlaid with dot codes, which can link multimedia such as voices and movies, were created to be used by a third-grade elementary student with speech and language disorders overlapped with moderate intellectual disabilities. The linked voices were replayed by using a speaking pen to touch the sticker icons pasted on the created contents. The speaking pen enabled the student, who found it difficult to express her will and desires to others because of her ambiguous pronunciations, to join class activities in inclusive settings. The simple and handy speaking pen worked well as an indispensable communication aid for her. This chapter briefly presents basic information on multimedia-enabled dot-code technology and describes in detail a case study of its effective use in inclusive settings.
Aerodynamic Interference Analysis for a Nonoverlapping Multirotor UAV Based on Dynamic Vortex Tube
Authors: Park SunHoo , Im Byeonguk , Lee Dongyeol , Shin SangJoon
Published: June 2023

With the wide application of unmanned aerial vehicles, interest in multirotor conifgurations has increased. The unique features of multirotor con guration have been intensely investigated, including aerodynamic interference, which is particularly important because it in uences the vibration,
noise, and handling quality of rotorcraft. Most previous studies have used high-fidelity approaches, such as computational fluid dynamics to identify such interference. However, such an approach is inappropriate for real-time flight simulations. In this study, an improved aerodynamic interference
analysis based on a dynamic vortex tube was established for performance prediction in real-time ight simulation. A simple and effective formulation is proposed for integration with rotor aerodynamics to evaluate the interference of multirotor con gurations. The present analysis is validated
on various multirotor configurations. An investigation of interference in a multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is then presented. The analysis results exhibit good agreement with experimental results and high-fidelity predictions. Although the accuracy of the proposed analysis is lower
than that of experimental studies and high-fidelity analyses, it is suf cient for capturing interference trends. The proposed analysis can account for aerodynamic interference in the flight simulation of a multirotor UAV.
Vanishing the Existence of the Mandible?
Authors: Pandey Narayan Dutt , Dusane Shrikant , Bhagat Bhushan Ramdas , Bhagat Shubhangi Bhushan
Published: June 2023

Phantom bone disease, also known as Gorham’s disease, is a rare disorder characterized by the progressive destruction of one or more skeletal bones. Commonly involved bones are the upper and lower extremities. Very few cases have been reported in the maxillofacial region with unilateral mandible being commonly involved. This case, to our knowledge, is the third case of Gorham’s disease involving the whole length of the mandible in a 55-year-old female with a brief discussion on its clinical, radiographic, and histopathological presentation and treatment options.
Clinical outcomes of percutaneous reconstruction of anterolateral ligament in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee in skeletally mature patients
Authors: Saleh Mohamed R A
Published: June 2023

Background

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common sports injuries of the knee joint. The results of combined ACL and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction have shown a significant improvement in clinical outcome.

Objectives

To evaluate clinical outcomes of combined ACL and ALL reconstruction in ACL-deficient knee.

Patients and methods

This study included 20 patients aged from 21 to 45 years, who presented with ACL-deficient knee. Combined ACL and ALL reconstruction were performed to all cases. Patients were followed up for 24 months postoperatively. Patient assessment included preinjury, preoperative and postoperative subjective and objective International Knee Documentation Committee, Tegner activity scale, and Lysholm scores.

Results

Our study showed that the postoperative mean Lysholm knee score (94.20 ± 4.55) was significantly improved than preoperative (65.62 ± 3.42) (P<0.001) and there were 17 (85%) patients postoperatively with an excellent score. Also, postoperative mean Tegner activity score and International Knee Documentation Committee (8.22 ± 1.64 and 87.25 ± 8.71, respectively) were significantly improved than the preoperative (6.73 ± 1.21 and 52.71 ± 11.35, respectively) values (P=0.031 and P<0.001, respectively). The instrumented knee laxity test was performed using a KT-1000 arthrometer where the mean of postoperative translation (3.28 ± 0.74 mm) was significantly lower than the preoperative (11.15 ± 0.82 mm) (P<0.001) value.

Conclusion

Our technique of combined ACL and ALL reconstruction was found to be effective in improving subjective and objective outcomes. Also, no serious complications were noted with this operative procedure.
Managment of congenital knee dislocation by gradual reduction with serial casting
Authors: Abuomira Ibrahim Elsayed A
Published: June 2023

Background

Congenital knee dislocation (CKD) is deformity of the knee characterized by unnatural hyperextension with severely restricted knee flexion. It may either be idiopathic or a part of any syndrome (Larsen’s syndrome, myelomeningocele, and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita). As the incidence of CDK is very low (~1/100 000 live births, which is about 1% of the incidence of congenital hip dislocation).

Aim

To identify the results of conservative management of the group of CKD at birth, especially grade I and grade II according to Tarek CDK grading system (Abdelaziz and Samir grading of CDK) and identify the problems encountered during the process.

Patients and methods

Between January 2016 and February 2021, 24 infants with 34 CDK were treated at Al-Azhar University Hospital, Assiut branch. Age at the time of initial treatment ranged from 3 to 45 days, average 17 days. Fourteen infants were male and 10 infants were female. Eight cases were affected on the right side, six cases were affected on the left side, and 10 cases were affected bilaterality.

Follow-up ranged from 1 to 3 years, average 2.3 years.

The serial casting was started weekly, aiming to achieve more than 90° passive flexion, the number of the cast ranged from one to six casts, average three casts. Then, the cast was discontinued and a back splint has been given to the 14 patients to be used at nighttime only.

Results

All parents were satisfied with the outcome. Satisfaction was assessed by asking the parent(s) to grade their child’s condition at the final follow-up on a scale of 0 to 5, with ‘0’ meaning totally unsatisfied and ‘5’ meaning extremely satisfied. Parent(s) who graded their child at ‘3 or more’ were considered satisfied. Twenty-two knees achieved excellent results, 10 knees achieved good results, and two knees achieved fair results. All knees that achieved excellent results were grade I/grade II and had been treated by serial casting only.

The cast was changed every 1 week, average duration of cast was 21 days.

The only two knees were grade III that underwent V-Y quadricepsplasty and had excellent results.

Conclusion

If CDK was diagnosed early after birth and timely treatment initiated successful, conservative management can be easily done even in the higher grades of classification of CKD.
Modified anatomical posterolateral corner reconstruction of the knee using combined fibula-and tibia-based anatomic reconstruction with tibial posterior cortical fixation using a titanium staple
Authors: Elforse El Sayed
Published: June 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the results of the anatomical reconstruction of a posterolateral corner (PLC) using a technique of combined fibula-and tibia-based anatomic reconstruction using a single semitendinosus autograft with posterior tibial cortical surface fixation using a titanium staple.

Patients and methods

Between August 2016 and July 2018, 13 male patients with chronic PLC injury underwent a PLC reconstruction of the knee by a modified anatomical PLC reconstruction using a technique of combined fibula-and tibia-based anatomic reconstruction using a single semitendinosus autograft with posterior tibial cortical fixation using a titanium staple. Instability was the main complaint, the mean age was 27.54 ± 4.63 with motorcycle accident being the most common cause of injury in five (38.5%) patients, contact sport was the second common cause of injury in four (30.8%) patients, twisting injury represented 15.4%, and motor vehicle injury in 15.4%. The mean time from injury to surgery was 3.54 ± 1.51 months, all cases had associated injuries; seven cases presented as combined PLC and anterior cruciate ligament injuries with one case having chondral lesion and another case having medial meniscal injury; the other five cases had combined PLC and posterior cruciate ligament injury with one case having a medial meniscal injury. The mean follow-up period was 11.31 ± 2.78 months. Before surgery as well as at the final follow-up, all study patients completed the subjective Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) questionnaires. The side-to-side difference (SSD) of the lateral joint opening in stress varus radiographs and external rotation angle (dial test) were measured.

Results

The final results at the end of the follow-up period showed marked improvement in IKDC and Lysholm score presented as a significant improvement of IKDC score from the preoperative mean score 25.92 ± 7.02–71.08 ± 4.39 (P<0.001) and Lysholm score improvement from 33.4 ± 5.7 to 87.7 ± 8.5 (P<0.001). Improvement of SSD of lateral joint opening in stress radiographs from 6.1 ± 0.6 to 3.4 ± 0.3 mm (P<0.001) and SSD of the external rotation angle (dial test) improved from 26.5 ± 3.8° preoperatively to 7.7 ± 3.3° postoperatively (P<0.001).

Conclusion

Anatomical PLC reconstruction using the fibular tunnel technique using a single semitendinosus graft with posterior cortical fixation at the tibial side using a titanium staple is a simple technique that gives excellent short-term follow-up results that need long-term follow-up to determine the graft function, especially in cases of multiple-ligament injured knee.
Base of Hamate as a reconstruction for proximal pole scaphoid fractures
Authors: Tabl Eslam A , Abouzied Mahmoud
Published: June 2023

Background

Scaphoid fracture nonunion is a troublesome complication that if untreated will lead to avascular necrosis (AVN) of proximal pole, then carpal collapse, and degenerative arthritis. The proximal pole of the scaphoid vascular status is an important factor in determining the type of bone graft used whether vascularized or nonvascularized.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of a new technique in the reconstruction of AVN proximal pole scaphoid fracture nonunion by using proximal Hamate as an autograft to restore the shape of scaphoid and scapholunate mechanics and the effect of graft size on wrist mechanics.

Patients and methods

This was an interrupted time-series clinical trial (quasi-experimental) study that included 20 patients with nonunited proximal scaphoid fractures with AVN of the proximal part treated with excision of the proximal pole of scaphoid and reconstruct with the proximal pole of Hamate and reconstruction of scapholunate ligament.

Results

All fractures united, except two fractures, with a mean period of 10.2 weeks, the mean follow-up period was 11 months, there was an improvement in visual analog scale score from 8 (7–9) preoperative to 2 (0–5) postoperative and the final Mayo wrist score was 93.1 (range, 79–98).

Conclusion

The use of proximal hamate as an autograft to reconstruct the proximal osteocartilaginous surface of the scaphoid nonunited fractures with AVN of the proximal pole is a promising technique.
Frequency-Domain Analysis and Joint Torque Vibration Suppression Control on Two-Input-Two-Output Torque Difference Amplification Motor Drive System of Electrified Vehicles
Authors: Fuse Hiroyuki , Yu Guangzhi , Fujimoto Hiroshi , Sawase Kaoru , Takahashi Naoki , Takahashi Ryota , Okamura Yutaro , Koga Ryosuke
Published: June 2023

To improve the cornering performance, a torque vectoring differential (TVD) that generates a torque difference between the left and right wheels has been developed. Particularly, the use of multiple electric traction motors can easily achieve this. A TVD with a two-motor-torque difference amplification mechanism (TDA-TVD), which employs a unique alignment of planetary gears, has been studied and it can generate a larger torque difference compared to an individual-wheel-drive (IWD) system in the case of using the equal torque output from the traction motors. However, due to the mechanically complicated driving force transmission system including driveshafts and planetary gears, TDA-TVD is prone to cause torsional vibrations of the driveshaft, and the yaw rate of the vehicle body while differential torque is generated. A previous study derived a dynamic model TDA-TVD and designed a vibration suppression feedforward controller. While the study demonstrated a certain vibration suppression performance, it did not strictly consider the load side characteristics during the yaw motion. In addition, there was no frequency-domain analysis either. On the other hand, this study will analyze TDA-TVD in the frequency domain and propose a novel modeling method to construct vibration suppression controllers that deal with both longitudinal motion and yaw motion simultaneously. First, this article shows a theoretical frequency-domain analysis using matrices and obtains resonance frequencies of TDA-TVD. Second, TDA-TVD is modeled based on a summation-differential mode transformation (SDMT). Third, simulations and experimental evaluations of vibration suppression controls using a real vehicle equipped with the TDA-TVD are demonstrated.
End-of-Line Vehicle Driveline Balancing Process Design and
Improvement, and Variability in the Influence Method
Authors: Leslie Andrew , Baddeley Viv , French David K.
Published: June 2023

Automotive driveline imbalance is a result of rotating components or assemblies
being manufactured with their centers of mass not being coincident with their
centers of rotation. For vehicle mass production, an end-of-line (EOL) driveline
balancing process may be required, depending on vehicle sensitivity and
component control costing. In this investigation, the process and facility
design for an EOL automotive driveline balancing process is outlined, including
important considerations in the measurement configuration of the balancing
facility. Initial results from prototype vehicle testing with conventional
influence balancing techniques, based on commercially available equipment, are
given. The role of the influence coefficient in the balancing process and of
car-to-car variability in the influence coefficient were investigated. An
equation for the influence coefficient was derived, providing an improved
understanding of the nature of the influence coefficient, along with sources of
variability. A change to the conventional balancing process through a modified
work-flow in the influence coefficient method, which is shown to give a more
accurate process and, in addition, to reduce the balancing time, is outlined in
detail. The results of balancing a large population of vehicles following the
implementation of the modified process are then given and compared to a standard
probability distribution.
The Database of Byzantine Book Epigrams Project: Principles, Challenges, Opportunities
Authors: Ricceri Rachele , Bentein Klaas , Bernard Floris , Bronselaer Antoon , De Paermentier Els , De Potter Pieterjan , De Tré Guy , De Vos Ilse , Deforche Maxime , Demoen Kristoffel , Lefever Els , Rouckhout Anne-Sophie , Swaelens Colin
Published: June 2023

This paper presents an overview of the history, conceptualization, and development of the Database of Byzantine Book Epigrams, an ongoing research project hosted at Ghent University. It also offers a glimpse into current and future research threads carried out within the project, with an eye on long-term sustainability. The first part of the paper pinpoints the position of DBBE within the broad field of Digital Humanities and addresses the question of how and why Byzantine metrical paratexts have been collected in an open-access online database. In the second part of the article, we describe the main features of the relational database currently available, both from the perspective of its users and from a technical point of view. The third section of the paper includes the description of four subprojects connected to DBBE, which at present involve the development of a graph database complementary to the relational one, the implementation of natural language pre-processing applied to the DBBE corpus, the linguistic analysis of formulaicity in book epigrams, and the exploration of the broad implications of the study of book epigrams for a better understanding of Byzantine book culture.
Mímesis inventiva y representación en Leonardo da Vinci
Authors: García-Sánchez Rafael , García Córdoba Miguel , García-León Josefina , Vázquez-Arenas Gemma
Published: June 2023

Los tipos de mímesis artística son básicamente tres: ritual, visual y cognitiva. Las dos últimas son las que más han influido en el arte, y se corresponden con las tesis defendidas por Platón y Aristóteles. La experiencia estética de la pintura vinciana es diferente. Tal distinción no depende de la fidelidad a un supuesto modelo real, tampoco de la corrección anatómica de sus personajes o de la pureza geométrica de sus perspectivas. Parece guardar relación con lo que en el ámbito de la Estética se denomina ‛identificación’, ‛encarnación’, ‛presentización’ o ‛representación’. En el presente artículo proponemos reseñar que Leonardo fue un artista más aristotélico que platónico. En su obra y escritos hallamos suficientes trazas aristotélicas. Sin embargo, en el pensamiento y el hacer vinciano se da una forma de mímesis inventiva que nos permite reinterpretar qué es una representación. Se pretende advertir el hondo calado representativo, en el sentido de un hacer presente, que subyace en el hacer vinciano. Su destreza no se agota en la semejanza, ni en el conocimiento de la realidad, sino en un convocar a presencia. Semejante hito nos permite aventurar, más allá de tendencias psicoanalíticas o psicológicas, por qué algunas obras vincianas -inacabadas- podemos considerarlos finalizados.
Condenados a pena de muerte por rebelión: testimonios de Augusto Ibáñez Serrano y de Amador Cárdenas desde la Penitenciaría de Lecumberri, la cárcel de la Revolución mexicana (1916 y 1917)
Authors: Sola Ayape Carlos
Published: June 2023

En mayo de 1916, el español Augusto Ibáñez Serrano y el mexicano Amador Cárdenas fueron detenidos en la Ciudad de México y encarcelados de inmediato en la Penitenciaría de Lecumberri. Acusados de colaborar con el general Félix Díaz, uno de los militares enemigos del constitucionalismo carrancista, el Ministerio Público solicitó para ellos la pena de muerte por incurrir en un delito político de rebelión. En este contexto, marcado por las fuertes tensiones militares en aquel México revolucionario, el objetivo del presente artículo es recuperar los testimonios de ambos reclusos desde el interior de Lecumberri, así como de sus familiares y amigos, con el fin de reflejar las duras condiciones de vida que debieron padecer en aquella prisión, convertida en una de las cárceles emblemáticas de la Revolución mexicana.
The Archaeo-Mineralogy of Tapeh Kelar’s potsherds dated to the Late Chalcolithic, Early Bronze, and Middle Bronze Ages
Authors:   Department of Archaeology, University of Neyshabur, Khorasan Razavi, Khak Parastoo Masjedi , Kouhpar Hassan Kohansal ,   University of Guilan, Rasht, Kouhpar Mostafa Khazaie
Published: June 2023

Potsherds are very important for the archaeological research because they may date a site, reveal clues about art, technology, and subsistence of people. Potteries show the relationships and exchanges between people from different regions. The Kelar Hill (from now on Tapeh Kelar), Kelardasht region, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the west of Mazandaran, in north-western Iran. Tapeh Kelar contains cultural materials from the Late Chalcolithic in the fourth millennium BC up to the Islamic Age. The Kura-Araxes context is one of the most significant discoveries of this area. Because Kura-Araxes culture originated far from Tapeh Kelar (in the Southern Caucasus), the primary concern of the present study focused on the structure of the potteries of the site in transitional phase from the Late Chalcolithic to Kura-Araxes and on finding the changes or differences. The study also tries to find the answer to the question whether the Kura-Araxes pots emerged due to exotic agents or not. Twenty five pieces of potsherds from the Late Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age and Middle Bronze Age periods were studied by petrographic method to compare the mineralogical texture of the Late Chalcolithic and the Middle Bronze Age potsherds with those of Kura-Araxes. Studies show that the pots of Kura-Araxes at this site are local products despite some changes in their texture due to source change; therefore, the idea that Kura-Araxes tradition potteries were first brought by way of exchange or trade and then copied by local potters is negated.
Determination of the Level of Prevalence of Disrespect and Abuse of Women during Child-Birth in the Major Hospitals in Yenagoa, South-South Nigeria
Authors: Iruo Lawrence Ayah , Standley Inara Blesing , Ezekiel Rosemary , Pepple Biteegeregha Godfrey , Peter Janet Ene-
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to determine the level of disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth in two hospitals in Yenagoa metropolis in South-South Nigeria. It was a cross-sectional survey carried out on 165 mothers who delivered within 6 weeks (August and September 2018), using a purposive sampling method. Data was collected using the Level of Disrespect and Abuse of Women during Childbirth Scale (LDAWCS). Prevalence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in selected hospitals was low with 26.7 % (n=44) of women experiencing at least one form. The most frequent types of D&A were; detention for non-payment of bills 50.3% (n=83), women never allowed to choose a birthing position, carrying out procedures without consent 39.4% (n=65), women left naked in the view of many staff 29.7% (n=49) and women abandoned during labour 21.2% (n=35). There was a significant relationship between disrespect and demographic characteristics of parity and education, marital status, ethnicity, income and occupation had moderate evidence of a relationship with disrespect and abuse while age and religion showed no significant relationship with D &A at α = 0.05 level of significance. National human rights commission should look into cases of D & A of women and they should be encouraged to report such cases as they leave the premises for proper action to be taken. Professional bodies like the Nursing/Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Nigeria Medical Association etc., should investigate and institute disciplinary action against any member found to have disrespected and abused women during childbirth.
Evaluación de la calidad del agua. Afectaciones a grupos y actores sociales del cauce del río Huacapa
Authors: Alarcón Alarcón Maricarmen , Bustamante Gutiérrez Irene , Guerra Garza Abdel Jaime
Published: June 2023

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la calidad del agua superficial del río Huacapa en la población de Chichihualco estado de Guerrero, para analizar el riesgo de contaminación que corre la población adyacente al cauce del río. Mediante un análisis de sitio, se observaron los puntos con mayor contaminación del agua, se investigó información de la infraestructura y la traza urbana por medio del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI, 2020 ) con ello se elaboró una cartografía mediante el programa ArcGis, en la que se representó la red hidrográfica y la traza urbana, así como la red de saneamiento y sus distintas fases de construcción. Posteriormente se realizó un muestro de aguas superficiales y los resultados de los datos analíticos se trataron con el índice simplificado de calidad del agua (ISQA), debido a la simplicidad y seguridad en los resultados obtenidos con este método. Dichos resultados se representaron también cartográficamente (ArcGIS), obteniéndose la calidad del agua a lo largo del cauce, así como los puntos más vulnerables y las zonas mayormente contaminadas por aguas residuales y residuos sólidos en el área de estudio. Con esto se pudieron determinar las áreas de mayor riesgo por vertidos de aguas (fecales y residuos sólidos en el lecho inferior del cauce), ubicadas en la periferia de la población y zonas de crecimiento. Con base a los datos que se analizan en la investigación, se determina el grado de contaminación del agua, así como la calidad del agua que presenta los causes, obteniendo los grupos y actores sociales mayormente afectados por la contaminación y el grado de vulnerabilidad que presenta por el riesgo de contaminación, para una posible restructuración urbanística.
ACUTE BOVINE MASTITIS CAUSED BY KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE – CASE REPORT
Authors: Ninković Milan , Žutić Jadranka , Bojkovski Jovan , Arsić Sveta , Glišić Dimitrije , Zurovac Sapundžić Zorana , Zdravković Nemanja
Published: June 2023

This case report describes the acute mastitis with signs of endotoxemia in the 32-month-old Simmental cow, antimicrobial susceptibility of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from a milk sample, and demonstrates the effectiveness of the applied therapy. Case presentation included the cow-lying syndrome together with the presence of clinical signs of endotoxemia accompanied by milk discoloration and “clots” formation. Bacteriology finding of the K. pneumoniae and antibiogram pointed that the isolate was sensitive to ceftriaxone, and trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, while resistant to amoxicillin, gentamicin, ampicillin, ceftiofur, and cephalexin. The selection of treatment options came from the availability of an adequate route of administration, urgency for treatment, and lack of time for assessment of other body functions. The therapy by ceftriaxone at an intravenous dose rate of 8mg/kg with adequate supportive therapy NSAID, vitamin C, and correction dehydration showed a successful effect in life-saving procedures. The outcome of K. pneumoniae mastitis with endotoxemia did not affect the outcome of pregnancy.