bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The structure and expression of clinical questions in guidelines for most traditional Chinese medicine were poor standardized: a systematic review
Authors:   Author Affiliation:                  Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, Gao Yicheng , Cao Rui , Liu Zhihan , Liu Meijun , Liao Yidi , Feng Yuting , Gaun Xinmiao , Su Chengyuan , Wang Yaqi , Fang Rui , Xiang Wenyuan , Xiang Wenyuan , Fei Yutong
Published: April 2023

Review question / Objective: To systematically investigate the clinical question reporting of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) CPGs. Eligibility criteria: The inclusion of TCM CPGs adopts the following approach: 15 CPGs were randomly selected from six authoritative Chinese medicine societies (China Association of Chinese Medicine, China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine, China Association for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, World federation of Chinese medicine societies, Doctor Society of integrative Medicine, Chinese Medical Doctor Association) and guidelines published by other societies, less than 15 are included. We discarded older versions and duplicate published guidelines.
Analysis of instrumental methods for modeling stochastic processes in the economy
Authors:   Synergy University, Tindova Maria G. , Ledneva Olga V. ,   Synergy University
Published: April 2023

In this paper, the authors conduct a comparative analysis of instrumental methods used in modeling stochastic processes, namely, component analysis of time series, fractal modeling and modeling using p-adic mathematics. As an object of study, the authors chose the dynamics of the MICEX index. At the first step of the work, the authors carry out a detailed component analysis of the time series, which made it possible to identify the main development trend in the form of a quadratic function; periodic fluctuations with a period of six levels and a cyclical component describing fluctuations in the world economy with a period of fifty-five levels. At the second step of the work, the authors simulate the dynamics of the MICEX index using a fractal theory based on the self-similarity of the development of the economic process, which showed the ergodicity of the series under study with a stable influence of only the last twenty-four levels. The third step of the work was the p-adic modeling of the patterns existing in the series under study, which allowed the authors to reduce the model error to 6.8%. As a result of the work, a forecast of the dynamics of the MICEX exchange rate at four levels is presented, presented in three scenarios: optimistic, realistic and pessimistic. As conclusions of the work, an analysis was made of the possibility of using the considered methods for multiple, medium and long-term forecasts; the complexity of the methods and the need to use special software products are evaluated.
Simulation modeling of the process of transportation of track panels on track railway trolleys
Authors:   Center of Railway Troops Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Advolotkin Dmitriy I. , Verstak Galina A. ,   Center of Railway Troops Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Published: April 2023

The process of creating promising technical means is always based on the results of previous studies devoted to the definition and justification of the technical requirements for the samples being developed. The use of modern methods of simulation (computer) modeling at the stage of research works helps to analyze the many available options for the implementation of the developed systems, assess the degree of load on their individual elements, form reasonable proposals for the methods of functioning and composition. The article describes one of the ways of applying the simulation modeling method, developed in order to assess the effect obtained due to a change in the number of track railway trolleys used to feed the links of the rail grid to the place of their laying. The assessment is carried out on the basis of the tactical and technical characteristics of a promising portal tractor track-laying machine. The result of the simulation is the statistical data of the time indicators of the process of laying the rail grating. The developed simulation model makes it possible to calculate the production time of individual technological cycles at the stage of research work devoted to the creation of mobile means for laying railway tracks, in conditions of a shortage of initial data and the complexity of conducting a full-scale experiment with real objects. To analyze the degree of utilization of production facilities and mathematically substantiate the optimal number of transportation means involved, in order to reduce the downtime of technical means involved in loading and track laying works. As initial data, the main technical characteristics of the promising PB-5 tractor track-laying machine, PT-13 track railway trolleys, universal devices for placing automotive and pneumatic wheeled vehicles on the railway track are taken. The production process under study was modeled based on the accepted options for the organization and technology of work according to the technological map “Laying a track panels by links” included in the “Collection of technological maps of track work”. The developed model can act as a source of statistical data for organizationally related multi-node, multi-channel models of the functioning of transport construction formations, which include several levels of representation of the functioning of the system.
Simulation modeling application in complex system management
Authors:   LLC Elina-Computer, Devyatkov Timur V. , Devyatkov Vladimir V. ,   Institute of Applied Research Tatarstan Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev, Gabalin Alexey V. ,   V. A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Science
Published: April 2023

The article analyses the issues of the simulation models application in the large systems management. The background of the issue, specifically, the gradual increase of the models application domain in the management, is described. Quite successful results of the simulation models application in the strategic management of complex systems in different branches are noticed, for example, the works described in [6, 7]. It is mentioned that quite long execution time of most simulation models make it difficult to use them in the operational management, especially for complex systems. The possible solutions of this problem related to the synergy of multiple factors, primarily the emergence of the fundamentally new computational capabilities, use of contemporary concepts of simulation investigations, a combination of the simulation modeling with the multi-factor optimization, the use of the model as a solver, are proposed. The ability to conduct optimizing experiments with the model allows to find and recommend the best ways of the system development. The effectiveness of the simulation experiments application is shown in this article for the optimal planning of the oil refining company output. The technique of the optimal solution finding in the modeling environment by means of the connection of the IOSO multiparameter optimization software to the GPSS Studio modeling environment was successfully tested. Based on the results of the work, it was concluded that in the future the technique of optimal solution finding will allow use of the simulation model as an automatic “intellectual solver” in automatic production planning processes. The analysis and estimations performed showed that the integrated use of all new possibilities ensures the synchronization of the model execution time and the required time bounds of the management solution production. The conclusion about the beginning of active use of the simulation modeling method for the complex systems operational control is made.
Strategic management in Russia: automated construction of a cause-and-effect diagram and identification of key themes based on media data
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Zagranovskaia Anna V.
Published: April 2023

Modern economic conditions are characterized by a high degree of uncertainty and complexity, which is difficult to formalize. Fuzzy cognitive maps make it possible to solve this problem – to cope with complexity, but when cognitive maps are built on the basis of expert opinions, this sometimes causes distrust due to the subjectivity of the judgments of individual specialists and doubts about compliance with the examination procedure. Therefore, the task of developing analytical tools to increase the awareness of decision makers about the real state of affairs in the organization and in the external environment is relevant, because contributes to the growth of their efficiency. The article proposes and tests a procedure for automated construction of a cause-and-effect diagram using statistical methods, as well as methods and models of machine learning. With the help of modern methods of topic modeling, key topics (concepts) are identified in the area under consideration for the considered period of time. The Doc2Vec model is then used to derive a fixed length numeric vector from the identified topics. The Granger test is then used to establish the possibility of a causal relationship between the topics found. The constructed cause-and-effect diagram allows you to describe the current situation and understand the key concepts of the area under consideration. According to the Russian media for 20 years (from 2002 to 2021), a cause-and-effect diagram was built that reflects the problems of strategic management in Russia. The analysis of the diagram made it possible to conclude that the topic of Russian projects is the most significant in the area under consideration.
New insight into the macroinvertebrates of the Rawka River Nature Reserve (central Poland)
Authors: Słomczyński Kamil , Tończyk Grzegorz , Płóciennik Mateusz
Published: April 2023

This paper presents the results of a preliminary survey on macroinvertebrate communities of a pristine lowland river Rawka in central Poland. The whole river is protected by a nature reserve but its invertebrates haven’t yet been investigated extensively. This research has three main objectives: 1) to recognise preliminarily Rawka’s macrofauna, 2) to determine the dissimilarity pattern between macroinvertebrates from the riverbed and the local oxbow, 3) to compare the invertebrate assemblages occurring in different habitats. The material was collected at three riverbed sampling points and one oxbow study site. It was found that the oxbow of Rawka River has different aquatic invertebrate communities than the riverbed. Conducted preliminary studies indicate that Rawka and its oxbow reveal high invertebrate diversity that is still vastly underestimated. Seventy-seven invertebrate taxa were collected and twenty-seven of them are first-recorded for Rawka River. Some rare and protected species have been found in the river, e.g. Ophiogomphus cecilia − a dragonfly which remains under strict species protection in Poland. The composition of aquatic invertebrates indicates that water quality of Rawka at the investigated section is good, but this needs to be confirmed with more extensive studies.
A new Neomardara Hering, 1926 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) from Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Republic of Congo
Authors: László Gyula M.
Published: April 2023

A new species of Neomardara Hering, 1926 (N. mondika sp. n.) is described and illustrated from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Republic of Congo, representing the third species of the genus. The male genitalia of N. africana (Holland, 1893) and the male and female genitalia of N. divergens Collenette, 1931 are illustrated for the first time. New distribution records of N. africana are published. The paper is illustrated with nine adult and 23 genitalia images and a habitat photograph.
MODERNIZATION OF ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEIR SELF-ESTEEM
Authors: Rani Dr. Meena , Khajuria Dr. Jyoti
Published: April 2023

Abstract
The aim of the present research was to study the relationship between modernization and self-esteem of adolescent students. To carry out the study, stratified random sampling technique was used on a sample of 200 adolescent students from Karnal division (Haryana).” Comprehensive Modernization Inventory (CMI) revised designed by Dr. S.P. Ahluwalia and Ashok Kalia (2010)” and self-esteem Inventory for senior secondary school students (SEI) by Dr. Sudha Kumari Sharma and Md. Sarwar Hossain (2015) were used as research tools for the purpose of collection data. The data was analyzed by mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product moment method and t-test. The findings of the study, with reference to coefficients of correlation between modernization and self-esteem of adolescent students and its sub-dimensions “i.e. general self-esteem”, “social self-esteem” and “cognitive self-esteem” found positive and significant. Results also highlighted that significant mean differences were found on overall modernization of adolescent students as well as its six sub-dimensions i.e. “education, parent child relationship, politics, status of women, religion and socio-cultural factors” with regard to their gender and locality and no significant difference was observed on marriage as sub-dimension of modernization with respect to gender and locality. “Results further revealed that significant difference was found on high level of self-esteem of adolescent students with reference to their gender and locality. No significant difference was found on low level of self-esteem of adolescent students with reference to their gender and locality
THE PRESERVER, THE ARBITER, THE DESTROYER: THE SEA AS ADJUDICATOR IN CHEMMEEN
Authors: George Nayana
Published: April 2023

The sea as an object of veneration is a universal idea that has been promoted by many since perhaps the beginning of humankind. This paper explores the archetype of the sea as an adjudicator and as a divine and sentinel entity in the Indian author Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai’s translated work, Chemmeen. The novel features the myth of Kadalamma (Kadal meaning ‘sea’ and amma meaning ‘mother’ in Malayalam, a regional language spoken in the south-western state of Kerala in India) that governs the people of the fishing community living on the coast. The paper briefly considers the ecocritical considerations of the myth as well.
A INTELIGÊNCIA DOS PRÉDIOS
Authors: Magalhães Alana da Silva , Silveira Junio Carlos Roberto da r
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Adjetivar soluções tecnológicas como "inteligentes" vem sendo usado como estratégia de marketing para muitos produtos: smartphones, smartwatches, smart tv, e por fim, smart buildings. Prédios Inteligentes herdam tal pretensão e, embora o conceito projete visões sobre ambientes corporativos do futuro, essas construções não possuem definição única e consolidada sobre o que de fato oferecem de inteligência. Métodos: Este trabalho revisita conceitos de Prédios Inteligentes, avanço com a revisão de literatura, aborda o nível de transferência tecnológica que possivelmente pode ser aplicado nessas construções, e os contrapõem com a percepção de inteligência humana e conceitos já presentes em Cidades Inteligentes. Resultados: Há construção de uma nova ótica sobre quão inteligentes essas edificações tecnológicas do futuro podem ser, com a apresentação de uma nova nomenclatura para o conceito de prédios inteligentes.
ANÁLISE DO SISTEMA DE VIDEOMONITORAMENTO URBANO IMPLANTADO EM GOIÂNIA
Authors: Pereira Felipe Silva , Paiva Marco Aurélio Campos
Published: April 2023

Este artigo faz uma análise dos requisitos da utilização de redes Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) em circuitos fechados de tv urbano via Internet Protocol, também conhecido como CFTV-IP Urbano, mais precisamente no sistema implantado na capital de Goiás, Goiânia. O sistema foi implantando utilizando a fibra óptica como meio de transmissão das imagens devido à grande abrangência do sistema na capital. Foram verificados os tipos de cabos utilizados, com base nas normas do International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector, ITU-T e NBR pertinentes; tecnologia de transmissão ITU-T G.984, e configurações de transmissão a fim de validar a implantação do sistema e sugerir possíveis melhorias, podendo se adotar outras formas de negócio que facilitem em tal processo.
The Derived Pure Spinor Formalism as an Equivalence of Categories
Authors:   Amherst College, USA, Elliott Chris , Hahner Fabian ,   Universität Heidelberg, Germany, Saberi Ingmar ,   Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany
Published: April 2023

We construct a derived generalization of the pure spinor superfield formalism and prove that it exhibits an equivalence of dg-categories between multiplets for a supertranslation algebra and equivariant modules over its Chevalley-Eilenberg cochains. This equivalence is closely linked to Koszul duality for the supertranslation algebra. After introducing and describing the category of supermultiplets, we define the derived pure spinor construction explicitly as a dg-functor. We then show that the functor that takes the derived supertranslation invariants of any supermultiplet is a quasi-inverse to the pure spinor construction, using an explicit calculation. Finally, we illustrate our findings with examples and use insights from the derived formalism to answer some questions regarding the ordinary (underived) pure spinor superfield formalism.
Nature of Intense Magnetism and Differential Rotation in Convective Dynamos of M-dwarf Stars with Tachoclines
Authors: Bice Connor P. , Toomre Juri
Published: April 2023

Many of the M-dwarf stars, though they are tiny and dim, are observed to possess strong surface magnetic fields and exhibit remarkably intense flaring. Such magnetism may severely impact habitability on the exoplanets now discovered nearby. The origin of the magnetism must rest with dynamo action achieved by turbulent convection coupled to rotation within the M-dwarfs. To further explore the nature and diversity of the magnetism that can result, we turn here to an extensive set of 45 global MHD simulations to explore dynamos operating within deep convective envelopes of rapidly rotating M2 (0.4 M
⊙) stars. We observe a wide range of cycle periods present in the convection zones, whose durations we find to scale with the Rossby number as Ro−1.66±0.07 in concurrence with scalings identified in simulations of more massive stars. We find a unifying relationship between the ratio of magnetic to convective kinetic energy (ME/CKE) and the degree to which the differential rotation is quenched by magnetic fields. We show that the presence of a tachocline in these model stars enhances their axisymmetric magnetic field components, leading to a surface dipole fraction on average 78% greater than an equivalent star with only a CZ, potentially shedding light on the nature of the tachocline divide through resultant effects on the spin-down rate.
Overview of the DESI Milky Way Survey
Authors: Cooper Andrew P. , Koposov Sergey E. , Allende Prieto Carlos , Manser Christopher J. , Kizhuprakkat Namitha , Myers Adam D. , Dey Arjun , Gänsicke Boris T. , Li Ting S. , Rockosi Constance , Valluri Monica , Najita Joan , Deason Alis , Raichoor Anand , Wang M.-Y. , Ting Y.-S. , Kim Bokyoung , Carrillo Andreia , Wang Wenting , Beraldo e Silva Leandro , Han Jiwon Jesse , Ding Jiani , Sánchez-Conde Miguel , Aguilar Jessica N. , Ahlen Steven , Bailey Stephen , Belokurov Vasily , Brooks David , Cunha Katia , Dawson Kyle , de la Macorra Axel , Doel Peter , Eisenstein Daniel J. , Fagrelius Parker , Fanning Kevin , Font-Ribera Andreu , Forero-Romero Jaime E. , Gaztañaga Enrique , A Gontcho Satya Gontcho , Guy Julien , Honscheid Klaus , Kehoe Robert , Kisner Theodore , Kremin Anthony , Landriau Martin , Levi Michael E. , Martini Paul , Meisner Aaron M. , Miquel Ramon , Moustakas John , Nie Jundan J. D. , Palanque-Delabrouille Nathalie , Percival Will J. , Poppett Claire , Prada Francisco , Rehemtulla Nabeel , Schlafly Edward , Schlegel David , Schubnell Michael , Sharples Ray M. , Tarlé Gregory , Wechsler Risa H. , Weinberg David H. , Zhou Zhimin , Zou Hu
Published: April 2023

We describe the Milky Way Survey (MWS) that will be undertaken with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) on the Mayall 4 m telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory. Over the next 5 yr DESI MWS will observe approximately seven million stars at Galactic latitudes ∣b∣ > 20°, with an inclusive target selection scheme focused on the thick disk and stellar halo. MWS will also include several high-completeness samples of rare stellar types, including white dwarfs, low-mass stars within 100 pc of the Sun, and horizontal branch stars. We summarize the potential of DESI to advance understanding of the Galactic structure and stellar evolution. We introduce the final definitions of the main MWS target classes and estimate the number of stars in each class that will be observed. We describe our pipelines for deriving radial velocities, atmospheric parameters, and chemical abundances. We use ≃500,000 spectra of unique stellar targets from the DESI Survey Validation program (SV) to demonstrate that our pipelines can measure radial velocities to ≃1 km s−1 and [Fe/H] accurate to ≃0.2 dex for typical stars in our main sample. We find the stellar parameter distributions from ≈100 deg2 of SV observations with ≳90% completeness on our main sample are in good agreement with expectations from mock catalogs and previous surveys.
New Velocity Measurements of NGC 5128 Globular Clusters Out to 130 kpc: Outer Halo Kinematics, Substructure, and Dynamics*
Authors: Hughes Allison K. , Sand David J. , Seth Anil , Strader Jay , Lidman Chris , Voggel Karina , Dumont Antoine , Crnojević Denija , Mateo Mario , Caldwell Nelson , Forbes Duncan A. , Pearson Sarah , Guhathakurta Puragra , Toloba Elisa
Published: April 2023

We present new radial velocity measurements from the Magellan and the Anglo-Australian Telescopes for 175 previously known and 121 newly confirmed globular clusters (GCs) around NGC 5128, the nearest accessible massive early-type galaxy at D = 3.8 Mpc. Remarkably, 28 of these newly confirmed GCs are at projected radii

>
50
′

(≳54 kpc), extending to ∼130 kpc, in the outer halo where few GCs had been confirmed in previous work. We identify several subsets of GCs that spatially trace halo substructures that are visible in red giant branch star maps of the galaxy. In some cases, these subsets of GCs are kinematically cold, and may be directly associated with and originate from these specific stellar substructures. From a combined kinematic sample of 645 GCs, we see evidence for coherent rotation at all radii, with a higher rotation amplitude for the metal-rich GC subpopulation. Using the tracer mass estimator, we measure a total enclosed mass of 2.5 ± 0.3 × 1012
M
⊙ within ∼120 kpc, an estimate that will be sharpened with forthcoming dynamical modeling. The combined power of stellar mapping and GC kinematics makes NGC 5128 an ongoing keystone for understanding galaxy assembly at mass scales inaccessible in the Local Group.
The Ionization and Dynamics of the Makani Galactic Wind
Authors: Rupke David S. N. , Coil Alison L. , Perrotta Serena , Davis Julie D. , Diamond-Stanic Aleksandar M. , Geach James E. , Hickox Ryan C. , Moustakas John , Petter Grayson C. , Rudnick Gregory H. , Sell Paul H. , Tremonti Christy A. , Whalen Kelly E.
Published: April 2023

The Makani galaxy hosts the poster child of a galactic wind on scales of the circumgalactic medium. It consists of a two-episode wind in which the slow, outer wind originated 400 Myr ago (Episode I; R
I = 20 − 50 kpc) and the fast, inner wind is 7 Myr old (Episode II; R
II = 0 − 20 kpc). While this wind contains ionized, neutral, and molecular gas, the physical state and mass of the most extended phase—the warm, ionized gas—are unknown. Here we present Keck optical spectra of the Makani outflow. These allow us to detect hydrogen lines out to r = 30–40 kpc and thus constrain the mass, momentum, and energy in the wind. Many collisionally excited lines are detected throughout the wind, and their line ratios are consistent with 200–400 km s−1 shocks that power the ionized gas, with v
shock = σ
wind. Combining shock models, density-sensitive line ratios, and mass and velocity measurements, we estimate that the ionized mass and outflow rate in the Episode II wind could be as high as those of the molecular gas:

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yr−1. The outer wind has slowed, so that

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yr−1, but it contains more ionized gas,

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M
⊙. The momentum and energy in the recent Episode II wind imply a momentum-driven flow (p “boost” ∼7) driven by the hot ejecta and radiation pressure from the Eddington-limited, compact starburst. Much of the energy and momentum in the older Episode I wind may reside in a hotter phase, or lie further into the circumgalactic medium.
Flares, Jets, and Quasiperiodic Outbursts from Neutron Star Merger Remnants
Authors: Most Elias R. , Quataert Eliot
Published: April 2023

Using numerical relativity simulations with a subgrid dynamo prescription to generate strong initial magnetic fields, we investigate the possibility of launching a jet-like outflow from the hypermassive neutron star (HMNS) during the early stages of the merger, prior to the remnant’s collapse to a black hole. We demonstrate that buoyant instabilities in the strongly magnetized HMNS can lead to a periodic emission of powerful electromagnetic flares shortly after the merger. These are followed by a collimated mildly relativistic outflow. Both types of outflows feature quasiperiodic kilohertz substructure. These early-time outflows may power precursors to short-duration gamma-ray bursts (sGRBs) or in some cases the entire sGRB. While the overall temporal power spectrum we find broadly agrees with the one recently reported for quasiperiodic oscillations in the sGRB GRB910711, our simulations suggest that the periodic electromagnetic substructure is dominated by magnetohydrodynamic shearing processes rather than correlating with the corresponding postmerger gravitational-wave signal.
A new species of Siamspinops Dankittipakul & Corronca, 2009 from Guizhou, China (Araneae, Selenopidae)
Authors: Wang Cheng , Gan Jiahui , Xiaoqi Mi
Published: April 2023

The wall crab spider genus Siamspinops Dankittipakul & Corronca, 2009 contains eight species restricted to South and Southeast Asia, of which two are recorded from China.

A new species, Siamspinops yejiei sp. n., is diagnosed and described based on both sexes from Foding Mountain National Nature Reserve, Guizhou, China. Diagnostic photos of the habitus and copulatory organs and a distributional map are provided.
Guerre en Ukraine : la paix se construit maintenant
Authors: Desportes Vincent , Bonnéry Stéphane , Darriau Mathilde , Bari Dominique
Published: April 2023

Le général Vincent Desportes revient dans cet entretien sur les causes profondes du conflit en Ukraine. Les ambitions des États-Unis, affichées à l’issue de la guerre froide, se sont heurtées à celles de Poutine. L’affaiblissement durable de la Russie, la vassalisation de l’Europe, le renforcement de l’OTAN ont été au centre de la grande stratégie américaine. Dans ce conflit à hauts risques, la question fondamentale se fait attendre : comment faire la paix ? L’Europe saura-t-elle s’émanciper du joug américain et devenir un acteur majeur dans un processus de négociation et imaginer son futur avec la Russie ?
Des écoles vitaminées en EPS, pourquoi pas partout ?
Authors: Pontais Claire , Thépaut Antoine , Verscheure Ingrid
Published: April 2023

L’éducation physique et sportive (EPS) à l’école primaire n’est pas enseignée à la hauteur de ce que les programmes prévoient (3 heures par semaine), alors même que les enjeux de santé sont criants et que des inégalités d’accès à la culture physique, sportive et artistique persistent. Or, même dans un contexte qui n’est pas favorable, certaines écoles réussissent à considérer l’EPS comme une discipline fondamentale et à dynamiser leur projet d’école par l’enseignement d’activités physiques, sportives et artistiques (APSA). Comprendre le fonctionnement de ces « Écoles vitaminées en EPS » a été l’enjeu d’une enquête portée par deux syndicats de la Fédération syndicale unitaire (FSU), enquête que nous présentons ici.
Paul Bourget, l’âme incarnée d’un dandy ? Expressions du corps et de l’âme au travers de ses journaux intimes
Authors: Ancelet-Netter Dominique
Published: April 2023

Avant d’être l’auteur engagé du Disciple et un académicien honoré, Paul Bourget a été un jeune homme de lettres de la génération fin-de-siècle, oscillant entre dandysme et dilettantisme. Il tenta d’incarner ces « manières d’être » à l’imitation de Barbey d’Aurevilly avant de les théoriser dans ses Essais de psychologie contemporaine . Dans ses journaux intimes conservés à la bibliothèque de Fels, Bourget scrute ses états d’âmes et transcrit son moi déchiré en mots et en images. Dans le manuscrit de la période parisienne et mondaine du 31 février 1879 au 11 décembre 1883 et dans deux récits de voyage en 1893 autour de la Méditerranée et en 1898 aux États-Unis, trois portraits de l’auteur étonnent. Un soir de spleen, dans ses jeunes années, Bourget s’est dessiné allongé dans sa tombe. Dilettante cosmopolite, il fait son autoportrait en costume de berger grec. Une photographie de l’auteur prise lors d’un voyage à Newport le montre avec les attributs du dandy. Mais ce portrait collé à la première page de son récit de voyage américain et curieusement coupé en deux illustrerait-il l’âme incarnée et toujours tourmentée de ce « demi-dandy » qui a été l’un des maîtres du roman psychologique ?
Regards sur le roman « fin-de-siècle » : envois et dédicaces entre Paul Bourget et Eugène-Melchior de Vogüé
Authors: Selle Zoë
Published: April 2023

En 1902, le romancier Paul Bourget, auteur du roman Le Disciple (1889), réinvestit la problématique du maître à penser, en publiant L’Étape . Il dédicace ce roman à l’écrivain Eugène-Melchior de Vogüé, célèbre pour son étude Le Roman russe , publiée en 1886, où il retrace l’œuvre des grands auteurs russes au xix e  siècle. Depuis leur rencontre au cercle littéraire animé par Juliette Adam en 1883, ces écrivains issus de la même génération, et convaincus de l’attrait psychologique des personnages, nouent une amitié littéraire. De nombreuses dédicaces et correspondances sont conservées de nos jours et témoignent d’un lien d’affection manifeste entre ces deux écrivains et théoriciens du roman. Cet échange invite à comprendre l’influence mutuelle de ces deux auteurs, en regard de leurs contemporains, sur leur appréhension du monde moderne.
Cyclostationary and energy detection spectrum sensing beyond 5G waveforms
Authors: Kumar Arun , Venkatesh J , Gaur Nishant , Alsharif Mohammed H. , Uthansakul Peerapong , Uthansakul Monthippa
Published: April 2023

The cyclostationary spectrum (CS) method is one of the best at what it does because it effectively detects idle spectrum with low signal-to-noise ratios (SNR). In order to distinguish the signal in a noisy environment, gather more data that aids in a better analysis of signals, and use spectral correlation for dependable framework modelling, CS achieves optimal performance characteristics. High intricacy is seen as one of the CS's shortcomings. In this article, we suggest a novel CS algorithm for 5G waveforms. By restricting the computation of cyclostationary characteristics and the signal autocorrelation, the complexity of CS is reduced. To evaluate the performance of 5G waveforms, the Energy Detection (ED) and CS spectrum sensing algorithms based on cognitive radio (CR) are presented. The results of the study show that the suggested CS algorithm did a good job of detection and gained 2 dB compared to the conventional standards.
Geotechnical characterization of index and deformation properties of Stockholm clays
Authors: Hov Solve , Gaharia David
Published: April 2023

This paper describes the geotechnical characteristics of index and deformation properties of Stockholm clays. These clays exhibit large variations both geographically and with depth. The clays range from highly organic clays with high plasticity to silty clays with low plasticity. First, the geological conditions of the clays are outlined to qualitatively explain the typical soil stratigraphy encountered in the Stockholm area. Second, two large generic databases are presented, containing 3,500 and 1,600 data points, respectively. The data originates from routine testing and constant rate of strain oedometer tests conducted in commercial projects. The data is analyzed and compared with results from high quality block sampling. It is seen that a common feature of the clays are low undrained shear strengths, and consequently low yield stresses and oedometer moduli. Further, several deformation properties such as preconsolidation pressure and several oedometer moduli is shown to depend on the soils natural water content and its plasticity. Differences in sample quality is shown to highly affect some properties, highlighting the importance of quality sampling and handling of samples. Criteria for sample quality for this type of clay is proposed based on the oedometer moduli before and after the preconsolidation pressure. The paper can hopefully work as a useful reference to engineers working on similar soils worldwide.
The Adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy in the Tourism Sector
Authors: Xanthopoulou Panagiota , Plimakis Sifis
Published: April 2023

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is referred and analyzed as a phenomenon with an economic, cultural, and entrepreneurial dimension. Therefore, it is also considered as a social phenomenon which affects society in many different ways, as it attracts both organizations and governments around the world. The present study analyses the impact of CSR on customers' preference and loyalty in the hotel sector. The authors investigated the main concepts associated with CSR as well as the CSR's policies implemented in the tourism sector. At the same time, specific factors were studied such as customer's satisfaction and how CSR influences consumer's loyalty in a hotel. A semi-structured interview was conducted in 204 visitors in 30 Greek hotels. Findings showed that the average Greek citizen is not particularly familiar with the term of CSR and its activities, and that CSR does not impact on their intention to visit a hotel and then be loyal.
The Role of SHRM in Navigating the Hospitality Sector During a Crisis
Authors: Belias Dimitrios , Trihas Nikolaos
Published: April 2023

The hospitality sector is a fragile sector. This means that it is very fragile when a crises hits, such as political, environmental, and financial crises. The operation of hotels relies a lot on the ability of the personnel to offer high quality services. Therefore, HRM plays a strategic role in the sustainability of the hospitality sector, especially during a crisis. For this purpose, the chapter has made not only a literature review into the overall use of SHRM for navigating the hospitality sector during a crisis, but also more precisely for the case of the COVID-19 crisis. Indeed, the related findings – deriving from the existing literature – indicate that there is limited research on this field.
Aspects of Total Quality Management
Authors: Konstantinides Despina
Published: April 2023

The aim of this chapter is to identify dimensions of total quality management (TQM), which are related to excellence in quality. The identified dimensions are expected to lead to a successful implementation of techniques and customer focus approaches and to teacher effectiveness. In favor of this purpose, the authors have chosen a qualitative and quantitative research approach. The research participants were teachers of general secondary education and teachers at vocational technical schools that include fields of hotel management and professions which belong to the field of tourism education. The importance of this study is revealed through research findings which highlight perceptions of quality with respect to the teaching environment. Teacher involvement in quality improvement educational activities will make them more effective in teaching and school practices. Quality can create an environment where all members of the school community work jointly together to provide students with the resources they need to meet up present and prospect academic and societal requirements.
Exploring the Nature of How Wine Businesses Responded to COVID-19 Marketplace Disruptions With New Business Strategies and Marketing Innovations
Authors: Lewis Eugene , Burrell Darrell Norman , Richardson Kevin
Published: April 2023

COVID-19 incited an unusual global predicament for wine businesses by intensifying supply chain interruptions, marketplace disruptions in many countries, and related trade uncertainties continually shaping the wine sector from production to distribution and sales, marketing, and consumption rates. As the pandemic endures, the wine industry's short- and long-term recovery consequences, as well as momentary or enduring business and marketplace changes, remain unknown. This chapter explores these dynamics through an intervention action research (IAR) case study of a US wine business.
Consequences of the State Land Alienation Programme in Sri Lanka
Authors: Wickramaarachchi N. C. , Rathnamalala T.
Published: April 2023

Land alienation programmes are famous worldwide as a strategy to distribute land among the landless people in a country. Sri Lanka also introduced this programme in history with the same objective. Since the programme now has come to the third generation of the inhabitants, negative consequences are arising. There is meager evidence of formal research findings covering the most important consequences of Sri Lanka's State Land Alienation Programme to date. Hence, the main intention of this research is to analyze the significant consequences of the State Land Alienation Programme in Sri Lanka from the perspectives of both professionals and inhabitants. Other than the social, economic, and environmental variables identified from scholarly research a new variable is also introduced as ‘political concerns.’ The research strategy incorporates both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected from 100 inhabitants and was used for the quantitative analysis, including descriptive analysis, correlation, and regression whereas the data collected through in depth interviews from five (05) officials involved in the land alienation programme was used for the qualitative analysis under the content analysis. The results demonstrate that among the consequences, social issues are significant both in the quantitative and qualitative outcomes. The findings of this study will be useful to all key stakeholders and policymakers involved in land administration in the country, particularly in revisiting the land alienation process and revising some regulations to mitigate negative consequences.
Guselkumab More Effectively Neutralizes Psoriasis-Associated Histologic, Transcriptomic, and Clinical Measures than Ustekinumab
Authors: Campbell Kim , Li Katherine , Yang Feifei , Branigan Patrick , Elloso M Merle , Benson Jacqueline , Orlovsky Yevgeniya , Chen Yanqing , Garcet Sandra , Krueger James G
Published: April 2023

Given the key role of the IL-23/Th17 axis in the pathogenesis of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, several specific inhibitors of the p19 subunit of IL-23 have been approved to treat this chronic inflammatory disease. Clinical data indicate that guselkumab, one such selective IL-23 inhibitor, achieves greater clinical efficacy compared with ustekinumab, which inhibits both IL-12 and IL-23 via binding their shared p40 subunit. To understand mechanisms underlying the enhanced efficacy observed with the p19 subunit of IL-23–specific inhibition, we explored cellular and molecular changes in skin of psoriasis patients treated with ustekinumab or guselkumab and in ustekinumab inadequate responders (Investigator’s Global Assessment of psoriasis score ≥ 2) subsequently treated with guselkumab (ustekinumab→guselkumab). Skin biopsies were collected pretreatment and posttreatment to assess histologic changes and molecular responses in ustekinumab- and guselkumab-treated patients. Serum cytokines and skin transcriptomics from the subset of ustekinumab→guselkumab-treated patients were also analyzed to characterize differential treatment effects. Ustekinumab and guselkumab demonstrated differential effects on secretion of pathogenic Th17-related cytokines induced by IL-23 in in vitro assays, which suggest guselkumab is a more potent therapeutic agent. Consistent with these findings, guselkumab elicited a significantly greater reduction in cellular and molecular psoriasis-related disease indicators than ustekinumab. In ustekinumab→guselkumab patients, suppression of serum IL-17A and IL-17F levels and neutralization of molecular scar and psoriasis-related gene markers in skin were significantly greater compared with patients continuing ustekinumab. This comparative study demonstrates that guselkumab inhibits psoriasis-associated pathology, suppresses Th17-related serum cytokines, and normalizes the psoriasis skin gene expression profile more effectively than ustekinumab.
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Published: April 2023

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Effectiveness of a menstrual health education program on psychological well-being and behavioral change among adolescent girls in rural Uganda
Authors: Yang Yi-Ting , Chen Duan-Rung
Published: April 2023

Objectives: Menstrual hygiene management is one of the main barriers to girls’ education attainment in low-and middle-income countries. Poor access to sanitary products and lack of menstrual knowledge affect students’ performance at school compared to the opposite sex. Limited evidence is available to provide solutions for schoolgirls. This study examines the effectiveness of menstrual health education programs on well-being and behavioral change among adolescent girls in rural Uganda.Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted across 3 schools, including 66 girls aged 13-17 years, in a rural village in Mukono District, Uganda. Schools were randomly allocated to 2 groups: i) health education program intervention and ii) control group (no intervention). Results: After 5 weeks of the Health Education Program, the schoolgirls in experiment groups showed significantly less fear of sharing the menstruation-related concern with parents and pupils [Mean Difference (MD)=0.87, P=0.029) (MD=2.02, P=0.000), and the sense of shameful feelings during menstruation (MD=1.65, P= 0.004); conversely, the fear to go to school during menstruation did not differ between experiment and control groups (MD=-0.04, P=0.94). However, the changes in feeling comfortable having a period at school were significantly different between the experiment and control groups (P=0.001). Conclusions: The study demonstrated promising results of a low-cost intervention for enhancing girls’ menstrual health education in a low-income context. Puberty education and reusable pad sewing provision were strongly associated with improving schoolgirls’ psychosocial wellbeing related to menstrual management.
Investigation of the determinants of alcohol use among women in Oshikoto region, Namibia
Authors: Netope Rebekka N. , Nghitanwa Emma M. , Endjala Tuwilika
Published: April 2023

Background: Alcohol abuse is one of the world’s main public health issues. Alcohol use is growing among African women, and it has become an underlying factor in women’s health risk profiles. Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence women’s alcohol consumption in the Oshikoto Region.Materials and Methods: The study used a quantitative research method with a cross-sectional, analytical design. Data were gathered using interview-led questionnaires from 121 women aged 18-49 years at two state hospitals in the Oshikoto region’s two selected constituencies. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 26, was used to evaluate the data.Results:  The subjects’ median age was 33 years old. The bulk of the participants, 84 (69.4%), resided in rural areas. 49 (40.5%) of the participants were unmarried, and the majority (62%) had children. According to the results, 64 (52.89%) of respondents use alcohol to cope with their problems on occasion. When they are anxious, approximately 56 (46.28%) of the respondents use alcohol to relax and ignore their problems. In the univariable log-binomial regression analysis, a family history of alcohol use (p-value 0.019), peer pressure (p-value 0.004), and spending the majority of time at Cuca shops (p-value 0.000) were all linked with an increased risk of harmful alcohol use.Conclusion: Identifying the determinants of alcohol use may aid in the creation of recommendations for preventative measures and alcohol awareness programs.