bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Güncel Veriler Işığında Tlos Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu ve Meclis Binası Yapı Kompleksi
Authors: Korkut Taner , Uygun Çilem , Özdemir Bilsen
Published: January 2024

Lykia Bölgesi sınırları içerisinde yer alan Tlos Antik Kenti Akdağlar’ın batı yamacında, Eşen Vadisi’ne hâkim bir noktada konumlanmıştır. Kentin kuzeyinde Araxa, kuzeydoğusunda Oinoanda, güneyinde Xanthos, güneybatısında Pınara ve batısında Telmessos antik yerleşimleri bulunmaktadır. 19. yüzyıl seyyahları tarafından ilk kez keşfedilen kentte 20. yüzyıl sonlarında başlayan yüzey araştırmaları ve kazı çalışmaları, bölgenin yerleşim tarihçesinin Yunan mitolojisine dayandırılan kuruluş hikayesinden daha erkene uzandığını ortaya koymuştur. Kent merkezinde Neolitik Dönem’den Osmanlı Dönemi’ne kadar kesintisiz süren bir yerleşim kronolojisi izlenmektedir. Uzun soluklu yerleşim sürecinde engebeli topografyanın da etkisiyle devşirme malzeme kullanımı artmış ve girift bir mimari plan uygulanmıştır.

Bu çalışmada, kentin önemli kamu yapılarından biri olan tiyatroda gerçekleştirilen güncel araştırmalardan elde edilen sonuçlar yapının mimari evreleri ve kentin şehircilik anlayışı çerçevesinde yorumlanmıştır. Kuzey ve güney analemmadaki kazı çalışmaları sonrasında tiyatronun planı yenilenmiş ve Erken Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi kullanım evresine ait bir çeşme yapısı açığa çıkartılmıştır. Makale kapsamında değerlendirilen bir diğer yapı ise kentte şimdiye kadar lokasyonu yapılamayan bouleuterion ve prytaneion işlevli olarak kullanıldığı düşünülen mekânlardır. Akropolün doğu yamacında konumlanan yapı iki büyük mekândan oluşur ve Bizans Dönemi’nde sur duvarı içerisine entegre edilmiştir. Kazı çalışmaları sonrasında Helenistik Dönem’de inşa edilen ve MS 4. yüzyıla kadar kullanılan, nişli cephe düzenlemesiyle özgün mimari plana sahip görkemli bir yapı kompleksi açığa çıkartılmıştır.
Perge Stadium Kazılarında Bulunmuş Bir Grup Geç Roma Unguentariumu
Authors: Kılınç Aylin , Gülmez Beyza , Ulusoy Dilayla Yağmur
Published: January 2024

Pamphylia Bölgesi’nin metropol kentlerinden biri olan Perge antik kentinin stadiumunda 2021 yılı kazı çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu kazı sezonunda bulunmuş olan 68 adet pişmiş toprak unguentarium bu makalenin konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Bu eserlerin 11 adedinde monogram tespit edilmiştir. Söz konusu örneklerin Geç Antik Dönem’de tüm Akdeniz coğrafyasında yaygın olarak kullanılan “Geç Roma Dönemi” unguentariumları tipinde olduğu yapılan araştırmalar sonucunda anlaşılmaktadır. Akdeniz coğrafyasında MS 5. yüzyıldan MS 7. yüzyılın ortalarına kadar kullanımda olduğu bilinen ve işlevsel olarak Hristiyan hacılarının kutsal sularını veya yağlarını taşıdıkları kap olarak literatüre giren bu unguentariumların, Perge’deki buluntu alanları çeşitlilik göstermektedir. Stadium alanından ele geçen bu parçalar konteks buluntusu olarak ele geçmemiştir. Bu buluntuların tamamı dolgu toprak içinde karışık bir konteks ile birlikte tespit edilmiştir. Makalenin konusunu teşkil eden unguentariumlar öncelikle hamur yapıları ele alınarak incelenmiştir. Bu bağlamda dört mal grubuna ayrılabilecekleri belirlenmiştir. Ele geçen buluntular arasında büyük çoğunluğunun monogramsız örneklerden oluştuğu anlaşılmıştır. Üzerinde monogram barındıran örnekler ise kendi içerisinde farklılıklar göstermektedir. Bu farklılıklar da x biçimli, haç merkezli, blok ve istisnai olmak üzere alt gruplara ayrılarak çalışılmıştır. Monogramsız parçaların neredeyse hepsinin ağız kenarlarından kırık olduğu, monogramlı parçaların ise mühre yakın kısımlardan kırılmış oldukları dikkat çeken bir ayrı husustur. Bu husus göz önüne alındığında, kutsal buluntu grubunda değerlendirilen bu eserlerin kırıklarının, olası bir ritüelin parçası olabileceği düşünülmüştür
ХИСАМИТДИНОВА ФИРДАУС ГИЛЬМИТДИНОВНА (01.01.1950–02.10.2023)
Authors: сотрудников Коллектив
Published: January 2024

На 74-м году ушла из жизни организатор науки, видный ученый, замечательный педагог, известный лингвист-тюрколог, член-корреспондент Академии наук Республики Башкортостан, доктор филологических наук, профессор, научныйруководитель ИИЯЛ УФИЦ РАН Хисамитдинова Фирдаус Гильмитдиновна.
Analysis of Psychological Well-Being in High Grade Elementary School Children
Authors: Wita I Wayan , Suarni Ni Ketut , Margunayasa I Gede
Published: January 2024

This research outlines an analysis of Psychological Well-Being in children who are in the final stages of primary school. The study used a literature review method with the aim of investigating and analysing a deeper understanding of aspects of psychological well-being in children of this age. Through analysing a number of literature sources, this study identified key factors that play a role in influencing psychological well-being in children in the late primary grades. These factors include, but are not limited to, social interactions at school, social support from family and peers, emotional development, adjustment skills and a supportive learning environment. The results of the analyzes suggest that psychological well-being in high school children is closely related to various psychosocial and environmental factors. Moreover, a better understanding of the relationship between these aspects and children's psychological well-being can provide valuable insights for educators, parents and mental health professionals in developing appropriate strategies and interventions to support positive psychological development in children at the primary school level. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of a holistic understanding of the factors that influence psychological well-being in children in the upper primary grades. The implications of this study are expected to provide a foundation for the development of educational approaches and interventions aimed at improving the psychological well-being of children at this level.
How about “Shifting Tides: The Evolving Landscape of Consumer Choices
Authors: Suryati Lili
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the reasons or factors that encourage consumers to decide to buy hotel rooms at The Luxton Bandung. The research conducted is explanatory research, namely research that aims to analyze the relationships between one variable and another or how one variable affects another. Data collection methods using questionnaires and interviews. From the results of data analysis, it is known that the factors that influence consumers to stay at The Luxton Bandung Hotel consist of price, promotion, speed in providing confirmation of room reservations, ease of access to room reservations and payment methods.
The Influence Of Brand Awareness And Brand Image On Brand Loyalty (Study of Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the Jakarta City area)
Authors: Nengsih Widya , Nandan Limakrisna  , Anoesyirwan Moens
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze: (1) Brand Awareness; (2) Brand Image; (3) Brand Loyalty and (3) The Influence of Brand Awareness and Brand Image on Brand Loyalty among Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the City area. Jakarta, both simultaneously and partially. The research method used in this research is a descriptive survey and an explanatory survey, the unit of analysis in this research is Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the Jakarta City area with a sample of 50 people. The type of investigation is causality, and the time horizon in this research is cross-sectional. Based on the research results, it was found that according to the brand awareness of Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the Jakarta City area is generally relatively adequate, the Brand Image of Lion Air airline customers who have Lion Air The passport club in the Jakarta City area is appropriate and sufficient to meet the needs, brand loyalty of Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the Jakarta City area is appropriate, as well as Brand Awareness and Brand Image (Brand Image) towards Brand Loyalty of Lion Air airline customers who have a Lion Air Passport Club in the Jakarta City area. However, partially Brand Awareness is more dominant in influencing Brand Loyalty than Brand Image. Because Brand Awareness influences Brand Loyalty, it is the first priority in improving employee performance. Therefore, Lion Air Group is advised to improve the quality of service in order to increase appropriate and good Brand Awareness, so that customers can feel satisfaction in using Lion Air Group airlines..
Changes in Subsidized Fertilizer Policy on Factors of Production and Farm Income of Red Chili (Capsicum Annuum L) in Cianjur Regency
Authors: Sukmawati Dety , Dasipah Euis , Nurdin Asiah
Published: January 2024

Changes in subsidized fertilizer policies are felt to have a direct effect on the use of production factors and the income of red chili farmers. Data from the Central Statistics Agency for 2022 shows a decrease in the harvested area of ??1,380 Ha (58%) and production of 13,830.8 tons (53%) of red chilies in Cianjur Regency. This is the basis for research whether the decline in production is one of the impacts of changes in subsidized fertilizers. The research method is descriptive verification, the analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The number of samples taken is 75 red chili farmers in Cipanas District. Subsidized fertilizer policy is one of the government policies in an effort to improve the economy of the farming community. However, these policy changes can have a significant impact on production factors and farmer incomes. This study reveals that changes in subsidized fertilizer policies have a significant effect on the income of red chili farmers. Changes in the policy of reducing the type of fertilizer and the allocation of fertilizer subsidies by 10% reduced farmers' income by 4.68%. Factors of Production affect the Income of Red Chili Farmers where changes in the use of factors of production after Minister of Agriculture No. 10 of 2022 where the type of fertilizer and the dosage of subsidized fertilizers change results in reduced farmer income. This study concludes that the income of red chili farmers is significantly influenced by production factors. After the enactment of the Minister of Agriculture, every change in the use of production factors by 10% in Production Factors contributed to an increase in farmers' income by 3.16%.
Developing a Formal Induction Programme for Newly Appointed Departmental Heads to Manage the Transition Period: A Guideline for South African Public Schools
Authors: Mahome Michael Moreti , Mphahlele Lydia Kgomotso
Published: January 2024

In South Africa, there is a general agreement among main stakeholders about the significance of teacher induction, and a well-defined policy objective by the government to commence a process of teacher induction. Lamentably the intent of the government is proceeding at a slow pace, and with no attention given to the induction of newly appointed Departmental Heads (DHs), let alone a formal induction programme to address their transition. The current article aimed to confer attention to the newly appointed DHs by developing a formal induction programme to manage the transition period and address their continuing professional development. Setting sights on contributing to a national policy direction that will prioritise the induction of newly appointed DHs. To achieve the goal, the semi-systematic review was assumed as a research methodology to synthesise, process and analyse evidence regarding the induction programmes of newly appointed DHs and was underpinned by Khumalo’s Deputy Principal Induction Model. The semi-systematic review revealed that generally there is little evidence of the presence of induction programmes in Sub-Saharan African countries. South Africa is not exempted. Newly appointed DHs complained about the challenge of being promoted without knowledge of their respective functions, and this could be attributed to the lack of proper induction. The lack of induction for middle leaders may aggravate what is at present a confronting responsibility and result in poor learner achievement. It is recommended that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) reconsider and come up with a national induction programme that also includes other members of the School Management Team, namely, DHs and deputy principals. The article expands the static knowledge base on the induction of middle leaders.

Keywords: Departmental Heads, Induction, Induction Programme, Public Schools, South Africa, Transition.
Reincarnation Christology in African Christian Theology
Authors: Agboada Edward , Appiah Kubi Francis
Published: January 2024

The subject of reincarnation has been considered a reserve of primal (esoteric) religions or cultures. Therefore, it has not been thoroughly studied to decipher the philosophical and theological issues thereof. Notwithstanding, what seems to be the total neglect and lack of interest, the significance of christological parallelism that exists between reincarnation and resurrection as Christological parallels in both African Traditional Religion and African Christianity cannot be disregarded. Reincarnation Christology provides a paradigmatic christological framework that conceptualises Africa’s notion of life as a cycle of death, birth, and rebirth (reincarnation) similar to incarnation, death, and resurrection Christologies of the missionary (Western) Christianity and provides a competitive context that defines the identity, and significance of Jesus in African Christianity and Theology. Even though reincarnation provides a good context for the Christology of Jesus in African traditional religion, Christianity, and Biblical Theology, theologians and biblical scholars such as Mbiti, Bediako, Nyamiti, Wiredu, and Gyekye failed to give it any attention. Nevertheless, the article argued that, like incarnation, death, and resurrection Christologies, reincarnation Christology provides very powerful and strong philosophical constructs for the inculturation of the Christology of Jesus in African Traditional Religion, African Christianity and African Christian Biblical scholarship. The article further argued that, there also exists a strong parallelism between resurrection and reincarnation Christologies which can provide complementing philosophical paradigmatic framework for the christological nomenclatures in Christianity and African traditional religions.

Keywords: Christianity, Theology, Reincarnation, Christology, Resurrection, Inculturation, Ancestor, Decolonisation.
Yoga for Health and Well-Being in Nursing Students: An Integrative Review
Authors: Ford Jodie
Published: January 2024

Background:

Undergraduate nursing students currently face unprecedented challenges and experience suboptimal health and well-being. Transformative changes are necessary within nursing education curricula. This integrative review describes the current literature on yoga for health and well-being in nursing education for use by educators.

Method:

The framework by Whittemore and Knafl guided this review. The electronic database search included CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus.

Results:

Seventeen articles were identified for inclusion.

Conclusion:

This review provides important strategies for nursing educators to use to improve the health and well-being of undergraduate nursing students. Yoga is a feasible, evidence-based intervention that can be implemented to support students and meet recommendations set forth by nursing organizations. Findings also indicate yoga is an effective tool for promoting positive changes in this population. There are opportunities for educators to further explore the benefits of yoga for those entrusted with the profession's future.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(1):17–23.]
Keratoconus Treatment Using Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Innovative Intracorneal Ring–Supported Graft Surgery: A Pilot Investigation
Authors: Jadidi Khosrow , Alió Jorge L. , Mosavi Seyed Aliasghar , Nejat Farhad , Aghamolaei Hosein , Pirhad Shiva , Dianat Mohamad Hadi
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

To investigate clinical manifestations and response to a revision in the intrastromal corneal ring and implantation technique for the treatment of severe keratoconus at two private clinics in Iran.

Methods:

This prospective, non-comparative clinical study included 6 eyes from 6 patients treated with a new innovative sutureless ring-supported graft insertion technique. Refractive, topographic, corneal biomechanical, and anterior aberrometry outcomes were analyzed during the 6-month follow-up. Secondary variables included corneal stiffness and confocal microscopy.

Results:

No intraoperative and postoperative complications occurred. Six months after implantation of the RinGraft, the ring was centered at the pupil reflex, the eye was white and quiet, and the graft was clear. The mean topographic keratometry values decreased significantly postoperatively (
P
= .025). Additionally, corneal stiffness increased significantly postoperatively (
P
= .004). Anterior and posterior corneal aberrometry data collected over a 5-mm diameter revealed a significant decrease in higher order aberrations, spherical aberration, primary coma, and trefoil 6 months after surgery (
P
= .019). Intraocular pressure changes were significantly greater than before surgery (
P
= .006). Uncorrected distance visual acuity increased from 0.96 ± 0.52 logMAR preoperatively to 0.71 ± 0.22 logMAR postoperatively (
P
= .078). No statistically significant change was found in corrected distance visual acuity (
P
= .0221)

Conclusions:

Excellent structural support and stability of the cornea were observed immediately postoperatively and 6 months after RinGraft insertion. Considering the corneal instability and asymmetry, it appears to be a possible and safe therapy option for keratoconic eyes that can be performed easily.

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Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports.
2024;4(1):e1–e10.]
Late-onset Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis in the Context of Conjunctivitis Related to COVID-19: Case Report
Authors: Shetty Akaanksh , Leal Sebastian , Mulpuri Lakshman , Tonk Rahul
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

To report a case of diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) occurring 23 years after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), coinciding with a recent diagnosis of conjunctivitis related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) .

Methods:

A 47-year-old woman had LASIK in 2000 and developed conjunctivitis related to COVID-19 in March 2022. In February 2023, she presented with 5 days of decreased vision (corrected distance visual acuity 20/25), photophobia, and glare in her right eye. She was diagnosed as having stage I DLK in the right eye based on corneal inflammatory infiltrates in the peripheral flap interface.

Results:

Topical steroids improved the patient's symptoms and resolved the inflammatory infiltrates within 2 months with a final corrected distance visual acuity of 20/20.

Conclusions:

This report describes a rare case of DLK occurring more than 20 years after LASIK. It is important to consider DLK even outside of the early postoperative period after LASIK or another lamellar interface–based procedure. In this case, conjunctivitis related to COVID-19 may have played a role in immune dysregulation and the development of DLK.

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Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports.
2024;4(1):e11–e14.]
Existence results for a class of nonlinear singular $ p $-Laplacian Hadamard fractional differential equations
Authors: Guo Limin , Wang Weihua , Li Cheng , Zhao Jingbo , Min Dandan
Published: January 2024

Based on properties of Green's function and the some conditions of $ f(t, u) $, we found a minimal and a maximal positive solution by the method of sequence approximation. Moreover, based on the properties of Green's function and fixed point index theorem, the existence of multiple positive solutions for a singular $ p $-Laplacian fractional differential equation with infinite-point boundary conditions was obtained and, at last, an example was given to demonstrate the validity of our main results.
Stability and bifurcation in a predator-prey system with effect of fear and additional food
Authors: K P Reshma , Kumar Ankit
Published: January 2024

In the present study, we propose and analyze a three-dimensional prey-predator model. The prey grows logistically in the absence of the predator and their relationship follows the Crowley-Martin type functional response. In this paper, we examine the impact of supply of the additional food to the predators and the influence of fear in the prey population. Since the predator depends partially on the provided other resources, we incorporate a novel parameter, the degree of dependence, which basically demonstrates how dependent the predator is on the prey population. We investigate the steady-state solutions, and their local and global behavior, which contributes to understanding the long-term dynamics of the interaction. We have shown that the degree of dependence and the cost of fear both can cause periodic orbits to appear in the system via a Hopf-bifurcation. Our findings show that with the newly introduced parameter, we can control the oscillations from the system, which helps to balance the ecosystem. The direction and stability have also been investigated using the center manifold theorem and normal form theory. Last, we perform an extensive numerical simulation to validate our theoretical findings. Our main goal of this work is to maintain the ecological balance in the presence of fear effect and additional food for predators.
A progressive approach to solving a generalized CEV-type model by applying symmetry-invariant surface conditions
Authors: Jamal Sameerah , Maphanga Rivoningo
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we examine a type of constant elasticity of variance model that is subject to its terminal condition. We prove that certain transformations may be applied to obtain a simpler equation that has known solution processes. Four cases are obtained that play a role in specifying the many unknown parameters of the model. The corresponding terminal condition is transformed into an initial condition, and we then demonstrate how to solve this Cauchy problem by using Lie symmetries and Poisson's formula. Finally, we examine the behaviour of the obtained solutions.
Bearing fault diagnosis with parallel CNN and LSTM
Authors: Fu Guanghua , Wei Qingjuan , Yang Yongsheng
Published: January 2024

Intelligent diagnosis of bearing faults is fundamental to machinery automation and their intelligent operation. Deep learning-based analysis of bearing vibration data has emerged as one research mainstream for fault diagnosis. To enhance the quality of feature extraction from bearing vibration signals and the robustness of the model, we construct a fault diagnostic model based on convolutional neural network (CNN) and long short-term memory (LSTM) parallel network to extract their temporal and spatial features from two perspectives. First, via resampling, vibration signal is split into equal-sized slices which are then converted into time-frequency images by continuous wavelet transform (CWT). Second, LSTM extracts the time-correlation features of 1D signals as one path, and 2D-CNN extracts the local frequency distribution features of time-frequency images as another path. Third, 1D-CNN further extracts integrated features from the fusion features yielded by former parallel paths. Finally, these categories are calculated through the softmax function. According to experimental results, the proposed model has satisfactory diagnostic accuracy and robustness in different contexts on two different datasets.
Broiler farming practices using new or re-used bedding, inclusive of free-range, have no impact on Campylobacter levels, species diversity, Campylobacter community profiles and Campylobacter bacteriophages
Authors: Chinivasagam Helene Nalini , Estella Wiyada , Finn Damien , Mayer David G. , Rodrigues Hugh , Diallo Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

A multi-stage option to address food-safety can be produced by a clearer understanding of Campylobacter's persistence through the broiler production chain, its environmental niche and its interaction with bacteriophages. This study addressed Campylobacter levels, species, genotype, bacteriophage composition/ levels in caeca, litter, soil and carcasses across commercial broiler farming practices to inform on-farm management, including interventions.

Broilers were sequentially collected as per company slaughter schedules over two-years from 17 farms, which represented four commercially adopted farming practices, prior to the final bird removal (days 39–53). The practices were conventional full clean-out, conventional litter re-use, free-range–full cleanout and free-range–litter re-use. Caeca, litter and soil collected on-farm, and representative carcases collected at the processing plant, were tested for Campylobacter levels, species dominance and Campylobacter bacteriophages. General community profiling via denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of the flaA gene was used to establish the population relationships between various farming practices on representative Campylobacter isolates. The farming practice choices did not influence the high caeca Campylobacter levels (log 7.5 to log 8.5 CFU/g), the carcass levels (log 2.5 to log 3.2 CFU/carcass), the C. jejuni/C. coli dominance and the on-farm bacteriophage presence/levels. A principal coordinate analysis of the flaA distribution for farm and litter practices showed strong separation but no obvious farming practice related grouping of Campylobacter. Bacteriophages originated from select farms, were not practice-dependent, and were detected in the environment (litter) only if present in the birds (caeca).

This multifaceted study showed no influence of farming practices on on-farm Campylobacter dynamics. The significance of this study means that a unified on-farm risk-management could be adopted irrespective of commercial practice choices to collectively address caeca Campylobacter levels, as well as the potential to include Campylobacter bacteriophage biocontrol. The impact of this study means that there are no constraints in re-using bedding or adopting free-range farming, thus contributing to environmentally sustainable (re-use) and emerging (free-range) broiler farming choices.
A Decisive Phase of Intense Diplomatic Negotiations between the Mamluk Sultanate and Western Powers (the Crown of Aragon, and the Republics of Genoa and Venice), 1288–1293/AH 687–692
Authors: Coulon Damien
Published: January 2024

The end of the Latin States of the East in 1291 was a decisive stage in the crusades and in the relations between Christians and Muslims, as historiography has long emphasised. However, in the context of this major conflict, some Western powers—the Republics of Genoa, Venice and the Crown of Aragon—managed to define compromise and exchange agreements of various kinds, which were quite remarkable and which for a long time have gone unnoticed, despite their great originality. This article focuses on the negotiations and the audacious double peace treaty concluded between the Aragonese and Mamluk rulers in 1290 and 1293. It draws on the remarkable archival documentation that has survived on this subject, in particular the Arabic and Catalan versions of the treaty, which has come to new attention thanks to recent developments in the historiography of diplomatic relations in the Middle Ages, both in the Christian West and in the Muslim Levant.
Un aperçu du vêtement populaire à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Les charniers de la bataille du Mans
Authors: Cabot Élodie , Gendrot Véronique
Published: January 2024

Les 12 et 13 décembre 1793, l’armée catholique et royale essuyait sa plus grande défaite face à l’armée républicaine dans la ville du Mans. Les combats occasionnèrent 2 500 à 3 000 victimes, principalement civiles, qui furent ensevelies sur place dans de grandes fosses les jours suivant la débâcle vendéenne. La fouille de neuf fosses de catastrophe sur le quinconce des Jacobins et les études pluridisciplinaires menées apportent des éléments de compréhension de cet épisode particulièrement sanglant de la guerre civile connue sous le nom de « guerres de Vendée ». En marge du conflit et des conditions des décès, les indices archéologiques récoltés dans les fosses et sur les corps témoignent des conditions d’ensevelissement des cadavres et apportent des éléments de réflexion sur les pratiques vestimentaires d’une population rurale à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Ainsi, des boutons, épingles, boucles ou fragments de tissu piégés par l’oxydation ou dans la chaux révèlent de nombreuses informations sur la nature des textiles et vêtements portés par ces hommes et femmes de la classe paysanne.
Pirogues et travail du bois au Néolithique. Caractérisation des traces et des déchets produits expérimentalement en vue de la constitution d’un référentiel
Authors: Poissonnier Bertrand , Bernard Vincent , Guillonnet Philippe , Bacoup Paul
Published: January 2024

La démarche expérimentale concernant le travail du bois durant la Préhistoire récente permet de résoudre certains problèmes techniques liés par exemple à la construction de pirogues monoxyles, depuis l’abattage de l’arbre jusqu’à la finition de l’embarcation, selon la gamme d’outils ainsi que les technologies et ressources potentielles archéologiquement compatibles. Cet article porte sur la caractérisation des traces d’outil et des déchets de bois produits dans ce cadre. En effet, le développement des interventions archéologiques en milieu humide s’accompagne immanquablement de découvertes de bois ouvragés, ou possiblement ouvragés. Une expertise des stigmates observables est indispensable et doit permettre d’isoler au sein de lots de bois parfois importants les éléments susceptibles d’avoir été travaillés (par des humains). La question des chantiers de construction, peu abordée en préhistoire, doit pouvoir bénéficier de cette recherche. Un référentiel tracéologique spécifique au bois, ouvert à tous, est donc en cours de constitution.
Le grand veneur de Napoléon Ier à Charles X
Authors: Vial Charles-Éloi
Published: January 2024

Activité royale par excellence, pratiquée par tous les rois de France, la chasse était plus qu’une simple distraction, mais bien un accessoire du pouvoir, un moyen de représentation et de contrôle des courtisans. Disparues avec la Révolution française, les chasses royales furent remises au goût du jour par Napoléon Ier, soucieux de s’approprier les apparences du pouvoir et qui en fit un instrument politique puissant. La Restauration, au lieu de revenir à l’organisation d’Ancien Régime, choisit de conserver l’équipage de Napoléon, qui fonctionna jusqu’en 1830, année où la révolution de juillet se déchaîna contre la figure du roi-chasseur, personnifiant l’impopularité de Charles X et de son fils.Cette continuité humaine, budgétaire, mais aussi politique et symbolique, se retrouve dans les différents aspects liés à l’organisation des chasses analysés ici : les voyages de la Cour entre les différents palais de la Couronne, la mise en place d’une étiquette spécifique, les invitations d’ambassadeurs ou de souverains étrangers, mais aussi l’élevage du gibier, l’aménagement des forêts, la constitution de la meute et des écuries, et enfin, au cœur de la Maison du souverain, le rôle du grand veneur, officier en charge des chasses impériales puis royales.S’appuyant sur des sources variées et pour la plupart méconnues – archives, mémoires, journaux intimes, ou encore tableaux et objets d’art –, cette étude permet d’aborder, sous un angle singulier, l’évolution de la politique et de la société sous l’Empire et la Restauration. Elle met en lumière non seulement la résurgence des traditions de Versailles et de la symbolique royale en ce début de l’époque contemporaine, mais aussi la passion de la chasse, partagée par Napoléon et par les derniers Bourbons.
Rethinking Democratic Governance in African Politics
Authors: Daudu Basil Osayin , Osimen Goddy Uwa , Ameh Amodu Salisu
Published: January 2024

Good governance and accountability, amongst others, are hallmarks of a democratic system of government, practiced by most African countries. At the inception of democracy in most African nations, political parties were formed according to constitutional laws, and eligible candidates were voted into political office through elections. African politics is majorly marred with the problem of leadership as argued by most scholars and non-scholars alike. Against this backdrop, the lead questions are: Is democracy in Africa progressive or retrogressive? Is leadership the only major problem of African politics? In what practical ways can one ensure good governance in African politics? Thus, this chapter argues that every problem marring African politics is traceable to attitudinal crises, which must be addressed to guarantee and promote good governance in Africa.
Democracy, Trade, and Economic Growth
Authors: Abdullahi Shafiu Ibrahim , Idris Mansur
Published: January 2024

The chapter analyses factors that influence exchange rate in Nigeria during the period of democracy by using generalized method of moments (GMM) and Granger causality tests for analyses. The democratic system of governance is associated with reduction in arbitrariness, policy continuity, protection of property rights, human rights, freedom, free market, community development, consensus, and human development. The results of the analysis show that GDP growth and FDI have long-run inverse relationships with foreign exchange while export and consumption have long-run positive relationships with foreign exchange.
Rural Startups in an Emerging Market
Authors: Katono Isaac Wasswa
Published: January 2024

This study investigates factors that constrain the development of rural startups in the Ugandan rural entrepreneurial ecosystem in light of the importance of entrepreneurship in reducing poverty worldwide. Based on a review of the literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems, necessity, and opportunity entrepreneurship plus a range of theoretical approaches, the study demonstrates that the characteristics of the rural population, the social cultural context, and the lack of physical infrastructure greatly constrain the start and growth of rural startups. Recommendations as to what should be done to promote rural startups are proposed.
Media, Advocacy, and the Public Interest
Authors: Peel Clayton
Published: January 2024

The roles played by advocacy groups and the media in engaging governments as long-term partners are at once important and problematic. While some governments are progressive and happy to include alternative views, others eschew consultations. This study of civil society and state disaccord in three country contexts of the southern African region interrogates the non-governmental partners' roles at critical junctures. Partnerships between state and non-state actors are buffeted by geo-political dynamics and economic reversals that have rattled the post-liberation project in three countries. This chapter explores how a multi-sectoral oversight of key policy initiatives might avert the possibility of political expediency impinging on the imperatives of good governance and economic stability. The chapter incorporates conversations that ensued during a two-day inclusive democracy for sustainable development conference in Windhoek, Namibia, attended by government and civil society actors. It also draws on desk research and personal observations.
When Will Africa Bridge the Political and Economic Development Gap?
Authors: Aluko Opeyemi Idowu
Published: January 2024

There is a gap between development and underdevelopment. To cross from one level to the other requires a bridge. This is the developmental gap bridge that will enhance the crossover from the underdeveloped status to the developed status. This study focuses on Africa as largely on the underdeveloped or developing status and requires to use the bridge so as to cross over to the developed level. The research question pertinent to be answered is when will Africa bridge the development gap? The World Bank data using nine variables are analysed, the findings revealed that Africa is lagging behind in most sectors and must cross the bridge of development to the developed status. Political and economic solutions are proffered to correct this skirmish.
Exploring the Synergies Between Environmental Social Governance and AI for Business Sustainability
Authors: Popescu Cristina Raluca Gh. , González Arturo Luque
Published: January 2024

Investigating the unprecedented and not yet fully known impact of artificial intelligence (AI) for business sustainability in digital ecosystem implicates acknowledging and reshaping the pivotal role played by the environmental social governance (ESG) framework used to assess efficiency, performance, and international strategies in terms of business practices. What is more, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by benefiting from guidance from ESG, as well as intelligence demonstrated by computers, may present both opportunities and risks, depending on the perspectives taken into consideration. Furthermore, building a culture of sustainability and developing successful sustainable business models have the amazing power of fostering climate justice, restoring damaged ecosystems, and developing action plans capable of offering immediate responses to climate change. Can individuals' quality of life and standards of living boost the overall well-being of societies when businesses are becoming more sustainable? Are the global living standards moving in the right direction?
Analysis of Energy Infrastructure for Sustainable Development
Authors: Oflaz Erkan , Koç Şevket Alper , Orhan Ayhan
Published: January 2024

Human beings have needed energy throughout history. Simple hand tools were used until the industrial revolution. In the agricultural and pre-agricultural society period, where humans and domesticated animals were used as energy sources, hydraulic and wind energy were used primitively. With the industrial revolution, steam energy, internal combustion engines, and electric motors began to be used in accordance with the increasing production speed. There are two important problems for new energy sources, just like human and animal power: efficiency and sustainability. Although the nature of the revolutions in human history is seen as administrative, class struggle is also a problem of energy efficiency and sustainability. An energy source that is not efficient and sustainable can be destructive in the process. In an agricultural society, slave labor or vassal peasants are a source of energy for their lords/seigneurs.
Materials for Phase Change Heat Storage in Scheffler Reflectors
Authors: Dhabliya Dharmesh , Gupta Ankur , Sakhare Nitin N. , Ikhar Sharayu , Dhabliya Ritika , Sharma Rahul , Pramanik Sabyasachi
Published: January 2024

In order for humans to meet their fundamental needs, energy is required. The main sources of natural energy are carbon-based fuels such as biomass and fossil fuels. These fuels made of carbon are scarce and harmful to the environment. Innovative, clean, and environmentally friendly energy solutions are desperately needed. Particularly in light of the global issues posed by population expansion, the environment, and economic growth, solar energy may be a workable alternative for sustainable development. The Scheffler is a unique kind of solar concentrator that can quickly attain a high temperature. By adding a heat storage unit, Scheffler's capacity to retain heat may be greatly boosted. This study compares the thermal and physical properties, such as density, thermal conductivity, and melting point, of various thermal storage materials that are used to store heat energy for a longer amount of time, such as bricks, concrete, water, phase change material (PCM), latent heat storage material (LHS), aluminum, iron, molten salts, silicon, etc.
A Case Study on a Beacon of Hope Transition
Authors: Baranidharan S. , Mallika B. K. , Thilaga N.
Published: January 2024

This case study examines the transformative impact of the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) on India's energy landscape, focusing on its role in facilitating renewable energy integration. India's energy sector faced daunting challenges, including financially distressed power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. UDAY's financial restructuring and operational efficiency improvements led to remarkable reductions in DISCOMs' debt burdens and AT&C losses, respectively. The policy aligned with India's renewable energy goals, driving DISCOMs to procure renewable energy sources. Consequently, India witnessed significant growth in its renewable energy capacity, environmental benefits through reduced emissions, and economic growth via job creation. This case study offers insights into the challenges faced, technological advancements incentivized, and the long-term sustainability of these reforms. Moreover, it presents broader lessons for energy sector reform and renewable energy integration, both within India and globally.
Ethical Issues in Research Conducted With the Participation of Children
Authors: Karadeniz Gulcin
Published: January 2024

Researchers across various international contexts, sectors, and disciplines now have access to a comprehensive array of well-documented research methods and tools for engaging children in research. Much has been written about ethical issues in research involving children, with established procedures in many contexts to govern their resolution. Research involving children presents both benefits and challenges, affecting not only scientific advancements but also the well-being of children. This chapter discusses points requiring ethical sensitivity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing children as individuals and outlining how studies should be conducted. All planned work must adhere to children's rights, ensuring fairness and equity. Ethical conduct benefits children, emphasizing that children should never be harmed due to their participation in research. Informed consent is paramount, requiring researchers to respect children's autonomy.
Current Directions in Laboratory Experiments in the Social Sciences
Authors: Ünal Bengi
Published: January 2024

Social scientific disciplines such as psychology, sociology, political science, and economics have been rampantly utilizing experimental designs in the last decades. However, the pace of adoption of experimental methods followed historically different trends in these disciplines. This chapter discusses the strength of experimentation in social sciences in drawing cause and effect relationships between studied phenomena and highlights ethical issues that deserve detailed consideration while getting ready for experimental studies. The chapter particularly focuses on laboratory experiments and discusses recent examples of laboratory experiments in these disciplines.
Decolonial and Post-Colonial Theories of Feminism in Africa
Authors: Musingafi Tsitsi Mhike , Musingafi Maxwell Constantine Chando
Published: January 2024

This chapter focuses on decolonial and post- colonial theories of feminism. These feminist theories constitute related branches of feminist theories that developed as a response to earlier types of feminism that focused solely on the experiences of White women in Western countries and ignores the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the colonised and segregated communities. Decolonial and postcolonial feminist theorists argue that African and other colonised and segregated women are oppressed by both patriarch and the colonial power to the extent that theirs is a double barrel oppression. This is argued as an ongoing process in many countries even after they achieved independence. Therefore, women in Africa and other post-colonial regions are colonised in a twofold way by imperialism and male dominance. Decolonial and postcolonial feminist theories focus on how gender intersects with race and culture to consider how the experiences of Black and other (former) colonised women differ from those of Western women due to racism and the long-term effects of colonialism.
Feminist Perspectives on Languages, Status, and Role of Women in Africa
Authors: Hapazari Josphine , Muringani Bertha
Published: January 2024

The aim of this chapter is to explore feminist perspectives on languages, status, and role of women. The chapter explores the following main research question: What is the status of African women during the pre-colonial and post-colonial eras? To explore this question, the authors used a qualitative research approach, with desk review as their data collection method for secondary data. Furthermore, the authors utilised insights from folklores as well as their experiences as Zimbabwean feminists. The crux of their argument is that women's existence and power in pre-colonial African societies were based on the principle of care that was rooted in their peaceful and helpful nature. The authors further argue that African women are still beacons of wisdom, hope, justice, and morality. Due to the current waning respect for women, the authors recommend that women ought to be celebrated and promoted through positive language use in both the private and public spheres. Furthermore, the authors recommend the correct use of language since it is a powerful way of ensuring gender equality and empowerment of women in any given society.
Ergonomic Prevention Method Based on the UX Index to Assess Industrialized Tasks From a Human-Centered Standpoint
Authors: Hemawathi M. S. , Sivaramakrishnan R. , Dhanasekaran P. , Pavithra R. , Illavarasi S.
Published: January 2024

Recent advancements in physiological monitoring tech have eased the adoption of a human-centric strategy in factories, despite challenging working conditions that typically impede research on operator user experience (UX). These innovations offer various methods to assess overall UX, including aspects like mental workload, stress, and ergonomics. The current training efforts aim to create a comprehensive UX index for early identification of user discomfort root causes and system design improvements. Virtualizing and simulating production processes yield cost and time savings, while enabling research on human-machine interaction and assembly line design enhancements. Moreover, this research introduces a novel method for ergonomic analysis of automobile assembly line workplaces in a virtual setting. This preventive ergonomic approach holds the potential to revolutionize human-centered workplace design, leading to cost savings and improved job quality.
A Collaborative Model for Green Factory Through Green Unit Processes
Authors: Batwara Amber , Sharma Vikarm , Makkar Mohit
Published: January 2024

This chapter examines an innovative strategy for attaining environmental sustainability in manufacturing, particularly emphasizing the idea of a “green factory” and its component “green unit processes.” Innovative approaches to industrial production are essential when environmental degradation and resource depletion are causing growing worry. This chapter explores a cooperative process that brings together a range of stakeholders in pursuing sustainable manufacturing practices, including manufacturers, academics, policymakers, and local communities.
Machine Learning and Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Sharma Namita , Jain Vishal
Published: January 2024

In today's digitally interconnected world, customer feedback has become a goldmine of valuable information for businesses seeking to improve their products, services, and overall customer experience. Analysing this data is instrumental in boosting business. Machine learning and sentiment analysis have emerged as powerful tools in processing and extracting valuable insights from customer feedback. MonkeyLearn, Lexalytics are some of the sentiment analysis tools which are well suited for processing customer feedback. Sentiment analysis powered by machine learning algorithms automates the process of extracting insights from unstructured textual data. This chapter will explore the underlying principles of machine learning algorithms and their roles in automating sentiment analysis from diverse sources such as online reviews, social media, surveys, and customer support interactions. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, readers will discover how to harness the power of sentiment analysis to gain actionable insights and effectively measure customer satisfaction.