bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Burnout, factores estresantes, demográficos y labores en docentes de educación primaria y secundaria
Authors: Resett Santiago , Oñate María Emilia , Menghi María Soledad
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación tenía como objetivo describir el burnout y los factores estresantes en docentes de educación primaria y secundaria, como predecir los niveles de burnout a partir de variables demográficas y laborales. A partir de una muestra intencional de 310 docentes de Argentina. Se utilizó el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach y un cuestionario sociodemográfico y laboral. Se hallaron niveles altos de realización personal en el trabajo, niveles altos en despersonalización y medios de agotamiento emocional; el factor más estresante era la falta de apoyo parental. Se detectó que se predecía un 9% de la varianza en realización personal, un 13 % de agotamiento y un 9% de despersonalización. Realización personal se predecía por los factores estresantes, mayor edad, mayor antigüedad, mayor burnout- y ser suplente. Agotamiento emocional se predecía por los factores estresantes, ser mujer, mayor edad y antigüedad. Despersonalización se predecía por los factores estresantes y ser mujer. Estos resultados destacan que son variados los factores que predicen las dimensiones del burnout, pero que se debe prestar atención especial a la falta de apoyo parental, el ser mujer, mayor antiguedad y a los docentes de mayor edad a la hora de su prevención.
African Intellectuals and the Re-Making of Africa: A Post-Colonial Reading of Ayi Kwei Armah’s Fiction
Authors: Koffi Monfaye
Published: January 2025

Using post-colonial theory, this work has revealed that there are two types of intellectuals in the light of Ayi Kwei Armah’s fiction. The first type of intellectuals consists of these intellectuals simply referred to as parvenus academic. These intellectuals have nothing to offer. They are just concerned with their own interests bringing nothing as a contribution to their people as well as their society. Another type of intellectual defined by Armah is those who pave the way for development. These intellectuals are ready to sacrifice their life for the liberation of their people. They are deemed as torchbearers and work for the welfare of their counterparts. Armah in this perspective invites all Africans to put the common interest at the center of their preoccupations. Armah’s fiction is a call to African intellectuals, sources of corruption, to truly embark on the path of good governance. The methods which have been used are documentary research and data collection from the corpus texts and other internet resources. The study has concluded that there is a need for the redefinition of African intellectuals in terms of their role and responsibility in the safeguarding of the whole continent. For the betterment of the whole continent, it is important to sensitize new political leaders to work for the interests of their counterparts. This new political orientation will make it possible to reduce drastically corruption at all levels of society and move towards sustainable development
Hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas Quaternions
Authors: Ozkan Engin , Akkus Hakan
Published: January 2025

In this study, we define hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions. For these quaternions, we give the Binet Formulas, summation formulas, etc. Then we obtain the generating functions and exponential generating functions of these quaternions. Also, we find relations among the hyperbolic k- Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions and their conjugates. In addition, we calculate the special identities of these quaternions. Moreover, we examine the relationships between the hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions. Finally, the terms of the k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas sequences are associated with their hyperbolic quaternion values.In this study, we define hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions. For these quaternions, we give the Binet Formulas, summation formulas, etc. Then we obtain the generating functions and exponential generating functions of these quaternions. Also, we find relations among the hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions and their conjugates. In addition, we calculate the special identities of these quaternions. Moreover, we examine the relationships between the hyperbolic k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas quaternions. Finally, the terms of the k-Oresme and k-Oresme-Lucas sequences are associated with their hyperbolic quaternion values.
Auswirkungen von Lärm auf die Gesundheit des Menschen und die Umwelt/Effects of noise on human health and the environment
Authors: Ruhl Corinna
Published: January 2025

Lärm wird von Institutionen wie dem Umweltbundesamt als „umweltbedingte Krankheitslast“ für den Menschen beschrieben, die in der Schwere direkt dem Feinstaub folgt [1]. Bereits durch niedrige Schallpegel, knapp oberhalb der Hörschwelle, kann der menschliche Körper mit den klassischen Stress-Symptomen reagieren und Dauer-Lärm kann sogar zu chronischen, lebensbedrohenden Krankheiten führen. Betroffen sind der Mensch sowie alle anderen Lebewesen. In diesem Artikel werden die Gefahren sowie erste Warnzeichen des Körpers beschrieben. Die Autorin schlägt vor, als Vorsatz für das kommende Jahr, den persönlichen Alltag im Jahresdurchschnitt um 10 dB leiser zu gestalten.
Beurteilung von Impulsgeräuschen, die durch weitestgehend regelmäßige Ballschläge verursacht werden/Assessment of impulse noises caused by largely regular ball strikes
Authors: Probst Wolfgang
Published: January 2025

Zur immissionsschutztechnischen Beurteilung von Geräuschen wird der von einer zu beurteilenden Lärmquellenart an dem betreffenden Ort verursachte A-bewertete äquivalenten Dauerschallpegel für festgelegte Beurteilungszeiten bestimmt. Bei impulsartigem Lärm wird ein Korrekturzuschlag berücksichtigt, um die erhöhte Störwirkung solcher Geräusche zu erfassen. In Deutschland erfolgt dies durch den Mittelungspegel LAFT,5s, dessen Differenz zum äquivalenten Dauerschallpegel diesen Korrekturzuschlag generiert. Dieses Verfahren wird insbesondere für Geräusche von Sport- und Freizeitanlagen durch die 18. BImSchV gesetzlich angewendet. Für mit zeitlicher Regelmäßigkeit einwirkende Ballschlagimpulse ist ein deren zeitliche Statistik einbeziehendes Berechnungsverfahren entwickelt und im Regelwerk für Tennisgeräusche zur Beurteilung dieser Anlagen festgelegt worden. Da ähnliche Sportarten wie Pickleball auf denselben Prinzipien beruhen und die entsprechenden Plätze in zunehmendem Maße in bestehende Tennisanlagen integriert werden, wird vorgeschlagen, das für Tennisgeräusche angewendete Verfahren entsprechend zu modifizieren.
Deceptive illusory cues can influence orthogonally directed manual length estimations
Authors: Yan Shijun , Hondzinski Jan M.
Published: January 2025

We examined participants’ abilities to manually estimate one of two perpendicular line segment lengths using curved point-to-point movements. Configurations involved symmetrical, unsymmetrical, and no bisection in upright and rotated orientation alterations to vertical-horizontal (V-H) illusions, where people often perceive longer vertical than horizontal segments for equal segment lengths. Participants used two orthogonally directed movements for length estimations: positively proportional (POS) – where greater fingertip displacement involved longer length estimation between configuration intersection start position and fingertip end, and negatively proportional (NEG) – where greater fingertip displacement from the screen edge start position toward configuration intersection involved a shorter length estimation between configuration intersection and fingertip end. Length estimations followed most standard perceptual aspects of the V-H illusion for POS estimations, yet differed between upright and rotated orientations for the symmetrical configuration. NEG estimations revealed no illusory influences. Use of allocentric programming likely accompanied POS estimations to explain V-H illusory influences on perceptuomotor control.
Do we feel colours? A systematic review of 128 years of psychological research linking colours and emotions
Authors: Jonauskaite Domicele , Mohr Christine
Published: January 2025

Colour is an integral part of natural and constructed environments. For many, it also has an aesthetic appeal, with some colours being more pleasant than others. Moreover, humans seem to systematically and reliably associate colours with emotions, such as yellow with joy, black with sadness, light colours with positive and dark colours with negative emotions. To systematise such colour–emotion correspondences, we identified 132 relevant peer-reviewed articles published in English between 1895 and 2022. These articles covered a total of 42,266 participants from 64 different countries. We found that all basic colour categories had systematic correspondences with affective dimensions (valence, arousal, power) as well as with discrete affective terms (e.g., love, happy, sad, bored). Most correspondences were many-to-many, with systematic effects driven by lightness, saturation, and hue (‘colour temperature’). More specifically, (i) LIGHT and DARK colours were associated with positive and negative emotions, respectively; (ii) RED with empowering, high arousal positive and negative emotions; (iii) YELLOW and ORANGE with positive, high arousal emotions; (iv) BLUE, GREEN, GREEN–BLUE, and WHITE with positive, low arousal emotions; (v) PINK with positive emotions; (vi) PURPLE with empowering emotions; (vii) GREY with negative, low arousal emotions; and (viii) BLACK with negative, high arousal emotions. Shared communication needs might explain these consistencies across studies, making colour an excellent medium for communication of emotion. As most colour–emotion correspondences were tested on an abstract level (i.e., associations), it remains to be seen whether such correspondences translate to the impact of colour on experienced emotions and specific contexts.
Pengembangan Kapasitas SDM Pariwisata melalui Pendampingan Tata Kelola Destinasi dan Pemanfaatan Produk Lokal untuk Mendukung Pariwisata Regeneratif
Authors: Puja Ida Bagus Putu , Pitanatri Putu Diah Sastri , Priliani Ni Luh Dita , Kartini Luh Putu , Sukariyanto I Gede Made
Published: January 2025

Labuan Bajo menghadapi tantangan dalam pengelolaan destinasi dan pemberdayaan sumber daya manusia (SDM) untuk mendukung pariwisata berkelanjutan. Dalam upaya mendukung hal ini, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali berperan aktif dalam pembangunan kepariwisataan daerah dan nasional melalui kegiatan penelitian dan pengabdian masyarakat, baik di tingkat lokal, nasional, maupun internasional. Salah satu bentuk pengabdian yang dilaksanakan adalah program pendampingan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas SDM pariwisata di Labuan Bajo, dengan melibatkan 50 peserta. Program ini fokus pada tata kelola destinasi dan pemanfaatan produk lokal sebagai strategi mendukung pariwisata regeneratif. Metode yang digunakan dalam program ini adalah pendampingan kepada Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN), Kadisparbud Manggarai Barat, pemilik UMKM, Ketua Kelompok Sadar Wisata, pelaku wisata, serta masyarakat yang tertarik mengembangkan diri di sektor pariwisata. Hasilnya, pendampingan yang diberikan berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan dalam pengelolaan destinasi serta inovasi dalam pemanfaatan produk lokal seperti kemiri, cumi, dan teri menjadi olahan sambal. Pendekatan regeneratif yang diterapkan juga memperkuat pelibatan masyarakat lokal dalam menjaga kelestarian lingkungan dan budaya setempat. Dengan demikian, program ini memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam mendukung pengembangan pariwisata Labuan Bajo yang berkelanjutan dan berbasis pada potensi lokal.
Om konfiskation som brottspåföljd
Authors: Strömberg Tore
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Parts kostnad i civilprocess
Authors: Jacobsson Ulla
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Ett barns rättigheter
Authors: Jacobsson Ulla
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
"Vi hade ju haft ihjäl en gubbe"
Authors: Jacobsson Ulla
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Legal Protections for Lead Banks in Syndicated Loan Agreements: Addressing Borrower Defaults in Batam City
Authors: Jessca Jessca
Published: January 2025

A syndicated loan is a form of credit extended by more than one Bank Perkreditan Rakyat (BPR) to finance the needs of a single debtor. In Batam City, syndicated loans have become a common practice among BPRs to accommodate debtors requiring large-scale financing. The primary objective of syndicated loans is to ensure compliance with the regulations set by Bank Indonesia and the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). In the implementation of syndicated loans, one bank assumes the role of the lead bank, which is the principal bank responsible for managing the syndicated loan. The lead bank’s duties include managing the financing process, conducting debtor analysis, and overseeing the debtor’s compliance with syndicated loan obligations. This study aims to analyze the implementation of dispute resolution mechanisms for syndicated loans in cases of debtor default and the legal protection afforded to lead banks during such proceedings. The research employs an empirical method to provide a practical overview of the resolution of syndicated loan disputes in real-world settings. The findings reveal that disputes arising from debtor defaults in syndicated loans are effectively resolved through negotiation. In these proceedings, the lead bank actively facilitates open communication with the debtor to find optimal solutions, enabling the debtor to fulfill their obligations. Additionally, the lead bank is afforded legal protection as stipulated in the syndicated loan agreement executed prior to the disbursement of the loan. This legal protection proves to be highly effective in mitigating potential risks associated with debtor default, thereby safeguarding the lead bank from financial losses. Consequently, the implementation of syndicated loans in Batam City not only streamlines access to financing for debtors but also ensures legal certainty for all parties involved.
Preface: Crossing the Ocean
Authors: Plath Lydia
Published: January 2025

Preface to the Special Issue: Environmental American Studies
Jami Chadiba Nahin (We Will Not Leave this Land): Materiality and Imagination in Indigenous Land Ethics
Authors: Mishra Ananya
Published: January 2025

This is a reflective essay on materiality and imagination of Indigenous land ethics as expressed in global Indigenous writing.  I explore Adivasi land ethics, particularly from the contexts of Odisha and Jharkhand, placing them alongside North American First Nations writings. The paper traces a range of resonances to inform queries on land ethics; in this, it begins from particular sites to global spaces to articulate broader questions for Environmental Studies. This is in the hope that the questions might enlighten and reify contemporary concerns in these respective geographical and intellectual locations, complicating the site and probing the intellectual divide between the Global North and the Global South in area studies, to see how Indigenous concerns globally are aligned in the face of a global climate crisis, as they are disproportionately affected due to historical injustices of empire, settler colonial enterprise, caste orders and religious nationalisms. While I draw from American Environmental Studies to situate the materiality of Indigenous philosophies, the essay affirms the enabling mindfulness of metaphors and how they can inform and strengthen material claims in the negotiation for Indigenous political rights in India, and elsewhere, by resisting co-options of Indigeneity that accompany pitfalls of literality. In this, the essay attempts to connect the generative iterations and expressions of ‘imagination’ as written by Indigenous writers who envision collective futures through Indigenous ‘humanisms’ that account the impact of colonial histories of dispossession, and affirm ethical responsibility towards the human and non-human world.
Evolution of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Research: A Detailed Bibliometric Study
Authors: Çapkın Sercan , Kılıç Ali İhsan , Şeker Fatih , Akdemir Mehmet , Aydın Mahmud , Şahin Ertuğrul
Published: January 2025

Aim: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex clinical condition caused by the compression of neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet. Over the past few decades, research on TOS has expanded significantly. This study aims to analyze the literature on TOS using bibliometric methods to identify critical trends, influential authors, prominent themes, and emerging topics in the field.
Material and Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Web of Science (WoS) database for articles on TOS published between 1980 and 2023, employing the keyword 'thoracic outlet syndrome.' The collected data were analyzed using bibliometric methods. VOSviewer software was utilized to visualize bibliometric networks and map critical findings. Citation analysis was performed to identify influential journals and significant articles in the field. Additionally, keyword clustering and trend analyses were conducted to explore the thematic landscape of TOS research.
Results: In a literature search on TOS, 2248 publications were found, with 1509 journal articles (67.13%) included in the bibliometric summary. The most common research area was surgery (633 articles, 41.94%), and the United States had the highest publication productivity (684 articles, 45.32%). The University of California System had the highest number of publications among institutions (62 articles, 4.1%). These 1509 articles received 7831 citations (6596 excluding self-citations), averaging 13.1 citations per article and with an h-index of 57. 'Annals of Vascular Surgery' published the most articles (71, 4.7%), while 'Journal of Vascular Surgery' had the highest number of cited articles (65, 4.3%), accumulating 2563 citations.
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the evolution and trends of research on TOS. The keyword analysis offers a roadmap for researchers to design new studies. Additionally, the study highlights the influence of economic size and development levels on academic productivity in TOS, underscoring the importance of promoting multidisciplinary studies, especially in less developed countries.
Medical Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome
Authors: Guignat Laurence , Bertherat Jerome
Published: January 2025

Endogenous Cushing’s syndrome (CS) refers to the manifestations of chronic cortisol excess. This rare disease is associated with multiple comorbidities, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. The management of CS remains challenging. Regardless of the underlying cause, surgical resection of the tumor is typically the first-line and preferred treatment. However, when surgery is not feasible or has been unsuccessful, medical therapies may be employed to control CS. The therapeutic strategy should be individualized based on the recommendations of a multidisciplinary team of experts and the patient’s preferences, informed by detailed information on the available options. All medications require careful monitoring, along with adequate instructions for patients and caregivers. The aim of this mini-review is to provide an overview of the main medical therapies currently used to treat CS, including their efficacy, safety, and management. Despite the availability of new drugs in recent years, the need remains for more effective specific targeted pharmacological therapies.
Optimization Techniques in Real Estate Investment Portfolios: A Quantitative Approach
Authors: Patel Tarang , Singh Pushpendra , Dhaakad Deepak , Vaghela Sidhraj , Chauhan Rahul , Maseleno Andino , Rizal Isnanto R
Published: January 2025

This study explores optimization techniques in real estate investment portfolios, focusing on balancing risk and return through diversification, sustainability, and technology integration. By analyzing responses from 104 participants across different demographic groups, the research examines how factors such as age, gender, education, and occupation influence the adoption of strategies like AI-driven decision-making, ESG considerations, and corporate governance. The findings reveal that while traditional optimization techniques remain essential, there is growing acceptance of advanced tools and sustainable practices. The study emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to portfolio management, combining financial performance with ethical and environmental considerations. Future research can further investigate emerging technologies and global regulatory impacts on real estate investments.
Economia circular : repensando estratégias no comércio internacional
Authors: Silva Jennyfer Ferreira da , Martins Michelle Márcia Viana
Published: January 2025

Este estudo examina a interseção entre economia circular (EC) e comércio internacional (CI), ressaltando como políticas e instrumentos de comércio podem promover a EC globalmente. Três questões principais foram abordadas: i) como a EC promove o CI; ii) como o CI promove a EC; e iii) como um pode prejudicar o outro. A EC estimula o CI ao gerar demanda por tecnologias verdes e produtos reciclados, facilitando a logística reversa e tornando as cadeias globais de valor (CGVs) mais eficientes. A liberalização comercial, ao facilitar a importação de materiais reciclados e remanufaturados, também apoia a EC. No entanto, normas rigorosas e exigências de rotulagem podem criar barreiras, elevando custos para empresas, especialmente em países em desenvolvimento. Além disso, o CI pode prejudicar a EC ao permitir a exportação de resíduos para nações com regulamentações ambientais frágeis, causando problemas de poluição. A conclusão enfatiza a importância da cooperação internacional, da harmonização de normas e da formulação de políticas comerciais que incentivem práticas sustentáveis, assegurando que a EC e o CI se reforcem mutuamente em direção a um desenvolvimento mais sustentável.
Desenvolvimento à vista? Análise da cooperação chinesa no Sudeste Asiático de 1949 a 2023
Authors: Schmitz Guilherme de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

Nos últimos anos, a China tornou-se o principal promotor de Cooperação Internacional para o Desenvolvimento (CID) no Sudeste Asiático. Tal fato acompanha um movimento contínuo de avanço das parcerias comerciais e de investimento. Neste artigo, constatamos que ao longo da história a cooperação entre a China e a região mudou de cunho ideológico para pragmático, no entanto, mantendo os interesses políticos do Partido Comunista Chinês como vetor desta cooperação.
Dilema acerca de la reorganización de la sucursal de una sociedad constituida en el extranjero ¿es una transformación societaria o una conversión en sociedad?
Authors: Hundskopf Exebio Oswaldo
Published: January 2025

Para efectos del artículo, se debe considerar que las sucursales de empresas son extensiones que operan fuera de la sede principal y están sujetas a las leyes locales. Su creación y funcionamiento están regulados por la Ley General de Sociedades (LGS), la cual establece requisitos como el registro y la designación de un representante. Estas mismas pueden realizar las actividades autorizadas por la empresa matriz, pero no pueden celebrar contratos que excedan su alcance. Uno de los aspectos más relevantes a tratar, es la posibilidad de transformar una sucursal extranjera en una empresa nacional. Esta transformación, considerada una excepción, tiene la capacidad de permitir que la sucursal adquiera personalidad jurídica propia. Mediante la explicación del dilema, se presentan a las sucursales de empresas peruanas como una herramienta de expansión de operaciones, y ofrecimiento de servicios. De esta forma, la transformación de una sucursal en una empresa peruana, a pesar de ser excepcional, brinda mayor flexibilidad jurídica.
megapuerto de Chancay y el renacimiento del Perú en el comercio mundial
Authors: De Orbegoso Russell Carmela
Published: January 2025

Con el proyecto Megapuerto de Chancay, que se viene desarrollado al norte de Lima y que inicialmente cuenta con una inversión de US$3,600 millones de dólares americanos, se espera que el Perú se posicione como uno de los principales destinos y salidas del comercio mundial, esencialmente de la región Asia-Pacífico. Con dicha inversión privada, junto a equipos de alta tecnología, se espera construir un puerto de alta tecnología capaz de recibir a grandes barcos y buques de carga, lo cual aumentara la expectativa comercial y económica del Perú ante el consenso internacional, pues se espera que logre captar la atención de inversionistas y grandes empresas. Y en todo este desarrollo económico, además se crearía un gran potencial de trabajos anexos y conexos que beneficiaran a gran escala la situación económica del Perú y el resto de los países de la región. Teniendo en cuenta todo ello, el Estado peruano y los Gobiernos locales se ven involucrados e incorporados en el desarrollo efectivo de este proyecto de gran desarrollo para toda la región, a lo que deberán poner especial atención debido a la magnitud e importancia de la construcción de la infraestructura que la ciudad de Chancay está recibiendo, debido a que es evidente que el proyecto del Megapuerto de Chancay representa una gran oportunidad económica para distintos sectores de nuestro país.
celebración de los tratados internacionales en la Constitución Política de Panamá: un análisis a partir del derecho de las relaciones exteriores
Authors: Castro Montilla José Roberto
Published: January 2025

El ensayo analiza las disposiciones de la Constitución Política de Panamá relativas a la celebración de los tratados internacionales, sobre la base del derecho de las relaciones exteriores. Para ello, define qué es el derecho de las relaciones exteriores, según la doctrina especializada. Después, identifica las normas constitucionales de Panamá, bajo las cuales expresa su consentimiento en obligarse por un tratado internacional. Posteriormente, analiza la forma en que, esas disposiciones, han sido interpretadas por las autoridades internas del Estado, con especial énfasis en la jurisprudencia de la Corte Suprema de Justicia. Por último, el autor emite sus consideraciones en relación con los puntos previamente señalados.
Probing Cosmic Isotropy with the FAST All Sky H i Survey
Authors: Wu Yi-Wen , Xia Jun-Qing
Published: January 2025

This paper leverages the first released catalog from the FAST All Sky H i Survey (FASHI) to examine the hypothesis of cosmic isotropy in the local Universe. Given the design of the overall FAST survey, the inhomogeneous detection sensitivity of FASHI is likely to introduce significant biases in the statistical properties of the catalog. To mitigate the potential influence of spurious clustering effects due to these sensitivity variations, we focus on extragalactic H i sources within the sensitivity range of [0.65, 1.0]. This refined subsample is divided into 10 distinct sky regions, for which we compute the two-point angular correlation functions (2PACF) over angular scales of 0

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New TESS Secondary Eclipses Confirm Orbital Decay of Kepler-1658b
Authors: Shen Zoutong
Published: January 2025

I present new primary and secondary eclipse timing measurements for the hot Jupiter Kepler-1658b from TESS Sectors 74, 75, 81, and 82. Joint analysis of these measurements with historical Kepler data and radial velocity observations confirms orbital decay with rate

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200 years of Darwin wasp research (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) in Southern Lower Saxony (Germany) with an annotated checklist
Authors: Kuschereitz Mike
Published: January 2025

A wide range of data was compiled from literature, insect collections and citizen science data with the aim to create an initial and preliminary regional checklist of Ichneumonid wasps for Southern Lower Saxony. In total, 1811 records of 876 Ichneumonid species were found, including 260 unpublished species records. The records originate from the last two centuries, two thirds being made in the last 90 years. The majority of data was collected by renowned Ichneumonid experts like Carl Gravenhorst, Erich Bauer and Rolf Hinz, but also by other scientists conducting surveys on ecological topics. Based on the compiled data, six Darwin wasp species could be added to the German Darwin wasp list, namely: Camposcopus ruficoxis (Schnee and Shaw, in prep.), Coleocentrus soleatus (Gravenhorst, 1829), Netelia contiguator Delrio, 1975, Netelia silvahercynia Theunert, 2021, Proclitus heterocerus (Thomson, 1888) and Tycherus acutus (Gravenhorst, 1829). It can be assumed that the communities of Darwin wasps in the two main natural regions in Southern Lower Saxony, the Weser-Leine Uplands and Harz Mountains, differ in their composition, but this cannot be confirmed with certainty due to the low resolution and the different scope of the data. Apart from poorly studied locations, future surveys should focus on under-sampled habitats and include unrevised material to expand this regional checklist and give detailed information on habitat associations of Darwin wasp species.
The vascular flora of the lower Sieve Valley (Tuscany, central Italy)
Authors: Pinzani Lorenzo
Published: January 2025

A comprehensive checklist of vascular flora occurring in the lower Sieve Valley basin (province of Florence, Tuscany) is presented. Despite its economic and agricultural significance, this territory has been largely overlooked by botanists, resulting in a substantial gap in floristic information. The checklist is based on bibliographic analysis and field studies carried out between 2018 and 2024. A total of 1034 spontaneous taxa (species and subspecies), including 141 aliens, are reported for the territory. Of these, 21 taxa represent new records or confirmations for the province of Florence and 893 taxa are new to the lower Sieve Valley. Tilia americana L. and Sequoia sempervirens (D.Don) Endl. are newly reported for Tuscany and Populus × canadensis Moench nothosubsp. canadensis should be considered as a naturalized alien in the region. Life forms and chorotypes exhibit pronounced Eurosiberian affinities, with a significant contribution from Mediterranean plants. This pattern aligns with the temperate and continental climate of the area, which is partially influenced by summer aridity.
Phylogenomics and a new classification of the tropical genus Heliconia L. (Monocots, Zingiberales, Heliconiaceae)
Authors: Kress W. John , Fér Tomáš , Carlsen Mónica M.
Published: January 2025

Members of the genus Heliconia L. (Heliconiaceae) have evolved complex interactions with both insect herbivores and hummingbird pollinators in tropical forests and secondary growth where they are abundant and diverse. Many of these same species have also been cultivated as ornamentals around the world for hundreds of years because of their extraordinary colors and forms. Because of the large size, fleshy nature, and tropical distribution, and despite a long taxonomic history, the classification and phylogenetic relationships of species of Heliconia have not received sufficient attention to date. No complete classification has been published for the entire genus, although some preliminary attempts have been offered. In this paper we used tissue sampled from field and herbarium collections of 136 species for genomic sequencing to determine the phylogenetic patterns within Heliconia, which then served as the basis for a new evolutionary classification of the genus. This new classification, which is based on extensive field work and the phylogenomic insights provided here, includes 187 currently recognized species. The new classification of Heliconia is composed of 17 sections in five subgenera with all groups well-supported in the phylogenomic analysis. Four subgenera are each composed of two sections and one subgenus includes nine sections. One subgenus and 10 sections are described as new.
À la recherche de l’espace perdu. Les bûchers de la Nit de Sant Joan et le déclin de la culture enfantine de rue à Barcelone
Authors: Contijoch-Torres Marta , Delgado-Ruiz Manuel
Published: January 2025

Jusqu’à la deuxième moitié des années 1980, la veille de chaque 24 juin au soir, fête de saint Jean-Baptiste (Sant Joan, en catalan), des centaines de feux de joie ( fogueres ) étaient allumés dans tous les quartiers de Barcelone. Ils étaient le fruit de l’activité de groupes d’enfants auto-organisés (les colles ), qui avaient collecté le bois quelques jours auparavant et l’avaient gardé jusqu’à la fête du solstice d’été. Aujourd’hui, moins de deux douzaines de bûchers restent actifs dans la capitale catalane, tous préparés par des adultes et avec l’autorisation de la mairie. Cet article résume les résultats d’une recherche menée entre 2015 et 2016. Nous avons recueilli des informations auprès de 213 habitants de différents quartiers de Barcelone, âgés de 45 à 70 ans, qui se remémorent un espace perdu : celui de la rue comme matrice d’expériences qui leur ont enseigné l’essentiel. Tout cela est inséparable de la crise de la rue comme lieu de rencontre et, au-delà, de l’urbain comme société, dans un contexte de ville en transformation.
Pourquoi délaisse-t-on les territoires délaissés ?
Authors: Salvaire Côme
Published: January 2025

À Lagos, le quartier de Sàkani connaît depuis une dizaine d’années un délaissement accru dont les origines sont avant tout politiques. Dans un contexte de déstructuration de la régulation communautaire et d’affaiblissement de la représentation politique, les interactions entre les mondes de « la rue » et de « la politique » se soldent par la relégation des leaders défaits vers les espaces les moins rentables. Au final, les perdants structurels du jeu de bonneteau caractérisant la compétition politique pour l’accès aux ressources publiques sont les habitant·es des quartiers marginalisés.
Habiter les ruines. La vie quotidienne dans un quartier délaissé d’une ville moyenne chinoise
Authors: Audin Judith
Published: January 2025

Dans les villes moyennes de la Chine de l’intérieur, de nombreux projets de rénovation urbaine sont aujourd’hui interrompus pour des raisons politiques, financières ou juridiques. Les quartiers partiellement détruits perdent alors progressivement leur identité. Ils se transforment en terrains vagues et en zones marginalisées. Cet article met en lumière les tensions entre les ambitions de modernisation urbaine en Chine et la réalité vécue par les habitant·es qui se retrouvent souvent oublié·es et marginalisé·es dans des processus de développement suspendus.
Laisser pourrir pour mieux démolir. Politiques de l’abandon et rénovation des quartiers populaires
Authors: Reveillere Charles
Published: January 2025

Les politiques de rénovation urbaine prétendent résoudre les « problèmes » des quartiers populaires par des investissements massifs dans des opérations de démolition-reconstruction de bâtiments. Mais Charles Reveillere met en avant une autre chaine causale, à partir d’une enquête ethnographique dans une cité des quartiers Nord de Marseille. Il montre que la rénovation urbaine s’inscrit dans la continuité de cycles de délaissement et d’investissement qui structurent la vie des quartiers d’habitat social depuis leur création. Elle participe ainsi à produire, et à reproduire, les problèmes qu’elle prétend résoudre.
Italie : le délaissement politique de la question méridionale
Authors: Pinson Gilles , Galimberti Deborah , Salento Angelo
Published: January 2025

S’il est un pays où le problème des déséquilibres territoriaux a été fortement politisé, c’est bien l’Italie. La question méridionale a en effet longtemps occupé une place centrale dans le débat politique, avant de connaître une marginalisation dans les dernières décennies. Deborah Galimberti, Gilles Pinson et Angelo Salento montrent que ce délaissement n’est pas lié à une quelconque résorption des inégalités Nord/Sud. Celles-ci ont plutôt eu tendance à s’accentuer au gré des crises économiques successives et de l’« austérité asymétrique ». Il s’explique plutôt par des transformations du système politique italien : reconfiguration de l’offre partisane, déstructuration des réseaux d’expertise, régionalisation plus poussée. Les débats récents sur la mise en place d’une « autonomie différenciée » pourraient toutefois modifier la donne et conduire à une nouvelle politisation de la question méridionale.
France services : le « retour du service public au cœur des territoires », entre standardisation et adaptation localisée
Authors: Devez Chloé , Besch Antonin
Published: January 2025

Initié au lendemain du mouvement des Gilets jaunes et présenté comme un « retour des services publics dans les territoires », le programme France services vise à mailler la France de ces structures qui combinent accueil physique et accompagnement numérique, pour accéder en un même lieu à une dizaine de services publics. L’étude des structures porteuses et des profils des conseillères France services donne à voir, derrière la standardisation opérée au niveau national, des adaptations localisées de ce dispositif dirigé prioritairement, mais indifféremment, vers les zones rurales et les quartiers prioritaires de la politique de la ville.
Faire d’une ville industrielle en déclin un modèle urbain : Damien Carême et le « laboratoire » de Grande-Synthe
Authors: Cayol Clément
Published: January 2025

Aux métropoles dynamiques et attractives, disposant de toutes les ressources nécessaires pour construire des politiques innovantes, s’opposent les petites villes industrielles prises dans la spirale du déclin. Ces dernières peuvent néanmoins s’imposer comme des laboratoires de la transition écologique et sociale, comme l’illustre le cas de Grande-Synthe. Clément Cayol montre ici qu’au-delà des ressources fiscales dont elle bénéficie, le succès de cette commune devenue modèle tient largement à la figure de son maire, Damien Carême, pour le plus grand bénéfice de ce dernier.
A Diophantine approximation problem with unlike powers of primes
Authors: Li Xinyan , Ge Wenxu
Published: January 2025

Let $ \lambda_{1} $, $ \lambda_{2} $, $ \lambda_{3} $, and $ \lambda_{4} $ be non-zero real numbers, not all negative. Suppose that $ {{{\lambda }_{1}}}/{{{\lambda }_{3}}}\; $is irrational and algebraic, $ \delta > 0 $, and the set $ \mathcal{V} $ is a well-spaced sequence. In this paper, we prove that, for any $ \varepsilon > 0 $, the number of $ v\in \mathcal{V} $ with $ v\le X $ such that the inequality

   \begin{document}$ \begin{align} \left| {{\lambda }_{1}}{{p}_{1}}+{{\lambda }_{2}}{{p}_{2}}^{2}+{{\lambda }_{3}}{{p}_{3}}^{3}+{{\lambda }_{4}}{{p}_{4}}^{4}-v \right|<{{v}^{-\delta }} \end{align} $\end{document}

has no solution in primes $ {{p}_{1}} $, $ {{p}_{2}} $, $ {{p}_{3}} $, $ {{p}_{4}} $ that does not exceed $ O({{X}^{1-\frac{83}{144}+2\delta +2\varepsilon }}) $.
IoT-Based Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring and Sensor Calibration for Enhanced Accuracy and Reliability
Authors: Abu Bakar Azinoor Azida , Abu Bakar Zahari , Mohd Yusoff Zakiah , Mohamed Ibrahim Mohd Johan , Mokhtar Nurkhairany Amyra , Zaiton Siti Nurul'ain
Published: January 2025

The increasing water pollution levels and the growing demand for clean water necessitate advanced monitoring solutions. This study aims to develop an Internet of Things (IoT)-based real-time water quality monitoring system that addresses the limitations of traditional methods, which are often time-consuming and lack continuous monitoring capabilities. The system integrates pH, temperature, and turbidity sensors with an Arduino microcontroller and NodeMCU for Wi-Fi connectivity, transmitting data to a cloud platform for real-time access and analysis. The methodology involved interfacing these sensors with the microcontroller, displaying LCD data, and providing LED alerts. The findings indicate that the prototype’s readings closely align with laboratory measurements, with minor deviations in pH and temperature values and slightly more significant differences in turbidity readings. This demonstrates the prototype’s reliability and accuracy in real-time environmental monitoring. The conclusion emphasises the system’s potential to enhance water resource management through continuous and accurate tracking, enabling timely interventions. Future recommendations include improving sensor calibration, expanding the range of monitored parameters, and integrating advanced data analytics for predictive capabilities. The system’s real-time data logging capabilities significantly enhance water management by providing timely alerts and enabling proactive responses to water quality issues. The impact of this system is substantial, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for continuous monitoring, thus contributing to improved water resource management and public health protection.
Measuring the Effects of Mobile and Social Networking Technology on the Enhancement of English Language Skills: A Comparative Study
Authors: Alam Sohaib
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the effectiveness of mobile learning and teaching technologies and social networking platforms in enhancing English language skills among students in senior secondary public schools in India. Given the rising interest in these educational tools, their impact on language skill development remains underexplored. Addressing this gap, the study employed an experimental design with 120 randomly selected participants divided into three groups. For 12 weeks, each group received English language instruction through different mediums: mobile learning technology (Google Classroom), a social media application (WeChat), and a traditional multimedia projection system. The findings indicate a significant improvement in the English language proficiency of students who used mobile learning technology, as opposed to those who engaged with social media tools or traditional methods. This highlights the potential of mobile learning technologies in effectively enhancing language learning outcomes in the educational context. Furthermore, the traditional multimedia methods employed were found to be less effective in fostering language proficiency when compared to the employment of Google Classroom and WeChat. Given the results of this study, it is proposed that future research endeavors investigate the potential impact of severe games on language learning outcomes. In addition, it is advised that future investigations focus on creating and integrating demanding games that aim to enhance students’ proficiency in the English language.
Beyond Points and Badges: Deepening Engagement in MOOCs through Gamification
Authors: Wahyudi Muhamad Nur Azmi , Budiyanto Cucuk Wawan , Widiastuti Indah , Pambudi Nugroho Agung
Published: January 2025

Despite massive open online courses (MOOCs’) widespread acceptance, the substantial dropout rate among learners remains a significant challenge in remote education. Although gamification has been identified as a potential strategy to address this issue, preliminary research on this topic is limited in scope and methodology. Therefore, this study aims to explore the application of gamification in MOOCs and its impact on participant engagement and course completion rates. Twenty-two articles were systematically nominated and reviewed under preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. They were extracted from 225 articles indexed in the Scopus database for various criteria, including peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years to ensure we use articles with the latest technological developments. The analysis emphasizes that despite its limitations, gamification in MOOCs positively influenced learner engagement and completion rates through strategies such as badges, leaderboards, and challenges. The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the potential of gamification to enhance learner engagement and improve course completion rates in MOOCs, contributing to more effective remote education strategies. The study concludes by identifying the need for future research on long-term effects across different types of MOOCs and the sustainability of engagement over time.
Innovative Applications and Teaching Effectiveness Analysis of Interactive Mobile Technology in Music Education
Authors: Sun Na , Zang Yingran
Published: January 2025

With the rapid advancement of mobile Internet technology, the application of interactive mobile technology in education has emerged as a significant area of research, particularly in music education. Mobile technology has introduced transformative changes to both learning styles and teaching methods. Through the utilization of smart devices and mobile platforms, students are provided with personalized and flexible learning environments for music education, while teachers can leverage advanced technological tools to enhance teaching effectiveness. Although previous studies have examined the role of mobile technology in music education, most have focused on its isolated effects, neglecting a systematic analysis of the evolution of teaching effectiveness over time. Furthermore, existing methodologies often fail to account for temporal characteristics and dynamic changes, resulting in an incomplete evaluation of long-term educational outcomes. This study aims to analyze the network characteristics of interactive mobile technology applied in music education and to explore the evolution of teaching effectiveness with consideration of temporal characteristics. This study is expected to offer novel theoretical perspectives for the digital transformation of music education along with practical guidance for its implementation.
Le goût de coudre à l’heure d’Internet : reconfigurations numériques des mondes de la couture
Authors: Bernon Marie-Laure , Trédan Olivier
Published: January 2025

L’article propose d’explorer les manières dont Internet s’intègre aux pratiques ordinaires de la couture, en combinant l’approche par les mondes sociaux à la pragmatique du goût. L’analyse s’appuie sur une démarche compréhensive menée par entretiens avec des couturières amateurs. Elle montre comment Internet modifie les rapports à la couture en s’intégrant dans les pratiques d’approvisionnement, d’apprentissage et de valorisation des créations. Loin de se substituer aux médiations traditionnelles, Internet s’inscrit dans un entrelacs complexe de médiations numériques, matérielles et relationnelles en face-à-face. Cet entremêlement des médiations se structure selon les modes d’entrée et l’avancée dans la carrière de couturière. Les logiques d’organisation de ces médiations sont variées et rendent compte de la diversité des mondes de la couture. Plus encore, Internet participe à reconfigurer les mondes de la couture en favorisant la circulation d’une pluralité de techniques, et avec elles, des sens et valeurs associés à la couture.