bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Visibilizing “Those Who Have No Part”: LGBTQIA+ Representation in Contemporary Nigerian Fiction in English
Authors: Courtois Cédric
Published: August 2022

Dans cet article, je propose d’analyser la manière dont plusieurs romans nigérians contemporains écrits en anglais proposent une réflexion autour des questions et des droits des personnes LGBTQIA+, et d’examiner la politique de la littérature qu’ils mettent en place afin de donner aux « sans-part » (les personnages LGBTQIA+) une plus grande visibilité dans une société hétéronormative et homophobe. Les concepts développés par Jacques Rancière (« le partage du sensible », « le dissensus ») et Sara Ahmed (« obstination ») nous permettent de montrer comment ces personnages se positionnent comme « dissensuels » (Rancière). Ce « dissensus » conduit à l’émergence et au développement de récits longtemps réduits au silence. Je montre en quoi ces romans mettent d’abord en avant les processus de marginalisation et de discipline des personnages LGBTQIA+ décrits comme « monstrueux », avant d’expliquer qu’ils constituent une « archive de l’obstination ». Enfin, en accordant une place centrale aux personnages LGBTQIA+, les écrivain·e·s nigérian·e·s s’engagent dans une forme d’activisme, lequel pour certain·e·s d’entre eux est également lié à une approche décoloniale du genre par laquelle ils se « délient » de « la colonialité du genre » afin de libérer les corps queer nigérians.
Unruly Stories: Opening up to History in Helon Habila’s Travelers
Authors: Coundouriotis Eleni
Published: August 2022

Dans son roman Travelers , Helon Habila propose le terme de « voyageurs » au lieu de réfugié, demandeur d’asile, migrant ou exilé, afin de se désengager des récits qui accompagnent habituellement ces termes. Constatant que les identités créées par la crise migratoire européenne des années 2010 ont occulté les raisons de la mobilité accrue des Africains durant cette période, Habila met en scène dans son roman des rencontres qui renouvellent sans cesse les possibilités pour les voyageurs de raconter les raisons de leur fuite. Les caractéristiques formelles du roman – récits imbriqués, temporalités multiples et tournants imprévisibles – renforcent son éclairage historique en invitant à examiner de plus près la relation entre migration et récit de vie. Le protagoniste anonyme est investi dans l’étude formelle de l’histoire, mais il vit aussi l’histoire alors qu’il se laisse envahir par l’expérience des réfugiés, renonçant à la sécurité de son propre statut légal. Habila met en évidence le potentiel transformateur du récit mais il aborde également de manière ironique les pouvoirs de transformation supposés de l’identification empathique. En proposant un retour en Afrique et un réengagement dans la vie ordinaire du continent, Habila utilise la fin du roman pour proposer un geste décolonial : ouvrir l’avenir en tournant le dos à l’Europe.
Voilà , membre du paradigme des marqueurs discursifs
Authors: Jeppesen Kragh Kirsten
Published: August 2022

Cette étude examine le processus de grammaticalisation de voilà comme marqueur du discours sur une période allant du français préclassique au français contemporain. Notre méthode est ancrée dans l’approche fonctionnaliste explicitée dans Nørgård-Sørensen, Heltoft & Schøsler (2011), selon laquelle la grammaire est conçue comme un ensemble de paradigmes. Nos résultats suggèrent une progression régulière de voilà en tant que marqueur discursif (MD), depuis le français moderne d’abord en position initiale, puis en position finale et enfin en position intercalée, ce que nous interprétons comme un processus de régrammation de voilà MD. Nous montrons que voilà MD est en avance par rapport aux autres MD et qu’il semble être en voie de devenir la forme non marquée du paradigme.
La Recherche en Soins Infirmiers, stratégie scientifique et politique de l’Infirmière Générale
Authors: Martel Françoise
Published: August 2022

Au moment où se met en place une nouvelle Loi Hospitalière, quels sont les moyens dont dispose un(e) Infirmier(e) Générale pour permettre aux soignants de développer et d’entretenir leur savoir, d’assurer une qualité maximale du service qu’ils rendent et de participer à la politique de l’établissement ? La recherche en Soins Infirmiers est, pour lui (elle), un outil essentiel qui lui permet de concilier ses rôles scientifique et politique. Plus, sans la recherche et sans les informations validées qu’elle procure, il est difficile de remplir les missions d’un Directeur de Service de Soins Infirmiers.
Les surveillantes, acteurs dans les établissements de santé : entre l’engagement et le défaitisme
Authors: Desnouveaux Christine
Published: August 2022

Quelles sont les causes des différentes stratégies adoptées par les acteurs que sont les surveillantes dans leur unité de soins ? Le postulat que tout acteur dans une organisation donnée possède une certaine marge de liberté sert de base à cette réflexion. Une étude descriptive à partir d’entretiens libres auprès de 26 surveillantes a permis de mettre en évidence quatre profils désignés sous le nom de : surveillante engagée, surveillante fortunée, surveillante victime, surveillante défaitiste. L’analyse des différentes stratégies montre l’importance des valeurs positives consistantes comme l’élément essentiel à considérer dans cette fonction.
La chute des patients dans un service de Chirurgie Digestive
Authors: Rivaletto Claudine
Published: August 2022

Le nombre élevé de déclarations, de chute de patients dans le service de Chirurgie Digestive nous oblige à en rechercher les causes afin de circonscrire le problème. Ce travail a pu être effectué à partir des imprimés émanant du service, des feuilles d’observations médicales et infirmières du dossier du malade. L’hypothèse est formulée et vérifiée : la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux dans une nouvelle organisation qui prend en compte les patients les plus exposés, peut réduire le nombre de chutes dans le service de Chirurgie Digestive. L’infirmière référente, grâce à la démarche de soin, prend en charge les personnes à risques et adapte les soins selon les besoins identifiés.
Situations d’urgences médico-chirurgicales : besoins sanitaires et qualité des systèmes de santé
Authors: Leckie Christine , Pfister Monique
Published: August 2022

Cet article présente trois intérêts majeurs d’une étude portant sur les besoins sanitaires en matière d’urgence d’un groupe d’hôpitaux régionaux : une démarche scientifique de clarification de concepts de gestion des systèmes de santé et de formation ; la pertinence d’indicateurs sanitaires d’état de santé pour fonder toute décision de management de systèmes et d’organisations de santé comme pour construire les programmes de formation des professionnels de la santé ; enfin, la nécessité d’adopter une démarche rigoureuse impliquant une approche interdisciplinaire chaque fois qu’une étude ou une recherche est entreprise dans le domaine de la santé. Elle aboutit à la proposition d’un programme de promotion de la qualité de la prise en charge des personnes en situation d’urgence.
Prédicteurs de la collaboration infirmière-médecin, perceptions d’infirmières de soins intensifs
Authors: Le May Sylvie , Duquette André
Published: August 2022

Le but de cette étude était d’identifier, du point de vue de l’infirmière, les prédicteurs de la collaboration entre l’infirmière et le médecin. La théorie sur la résolution de conflits de RUBLE et THOMAS (1976), ainsi que celle de BEM (1974) sur les stéréotypes de comportement à caractère sexuel, ont été utilisées à titre d’assises conceptuelles pour cette étude. Les variables ont été mesurées à l’aide du Collaborative Practice Scale (WEISS & DAVIS, 1985), du Bem Sex Role Inventory (BEM, 1974, 1981), ainsi que d’un questionnaire socio-démographique. Les données ont été recueillies auprès de 222 infirmières de soins intensifs provenant de cinq hôpitaux universitaires de la région de Montréal (Québec). L’expérience en soins infirmiers, l’expérience en soins intensifs, la formation initiale en soins infirmiers, l’origine ethnique, le statut d’emploi ainsi que les stéréotypes de comportement à caractère sexuel sont les variables qui se sont révélées significatives en regard de la collaboration ( p < 0,05). Parmi ces variables, les stéréotypes de comportement à caractère sexuel ainsi que l’expérience en soins intensifs sont les meilleurs prédicteurs de la collaboration ( p < 0,01). Ce sont les infirmières de type « androgyne » qui ont obtenu le score le plus élevé à l’échelle de collaboration ( p < 0,05).
Représentation infirmière de la fonction d’encadrement, quel engagement professionnel infirmier ?
Authors: Girault-Micheau Christine
Published: August 2022

Le thème de cette recherche : « Représentation infirmière de la fonction d’encadrement, quel engagement professionnel infirmier ? » est lié : D’une part, à l’absence de références réglementaires de la fonction d’encadrement sur le plan législatif. Juridiquement la nature des obligations inhérentes à ces fonctions est mal définie puisqu’il n’existe pas de textes indiquant de façon formelle les actes professionnels du cadre infirmier. De ce fait les représentations de cette fonction par les autres professionnels de la Santé sont très variées. D’autre part, la prise en compte des représentations des personnels de cette fonction peut contribuer à expliquer les comportements puisque les représentations déterminent les pratiques (cf. ABRIC, 1994). La méthodologie utilisée est celle d’une démarche scientifique où il m’a fallu dans un premier temps rompre avec mes préjugés et fausses évidences qui nous donnent seulement l’illusion de comprendre les choses ; des lectures et entretiens exploratoires y ont contribué et m’ont permis de poser la problématique. Cette construction théorique représente mon cadre de référence, et la mise à l’épreuve des faits s’est réalisée au travers des entretiens semi-directifs. Leurs analyses se sont soldées par l’infirmation de l’hypothèse de départ. La notion discriminante dans la représentation infirmière n’est pas tant l’adéquation entre fonction et place du cadre infirmier, mais plutôt la consonance entre les valeurs infirmières et celles du cadre. Nous rejoignons là, la notion de projet, au sens d’ARDOINO (1984), où en amont il est nécessaire de définir la visée du projet, ensuite vient le programmatique pour la concrétisation. Posé seul, l’outil sclérose, enferme. Ainsi, outre le fait de porter un autre regard, cette démarche m’a permis d’appréhender les situations complexes auxquelles est liée la zone d’incertitude. Il s’agit à la fois d’anticiper et d’apprendre à douter, se laisser surprendre. Par conséquent la complexité ne se laisse pas saisir par un modèle, aussi sophistiqué soit-il, de compréhension de cette réalité. Le cadre doit se laisser surprendre tout en étant garant d’une conformité ; c’est un des paradoxes de cette fonction.
Le suivi pédagogique : une autre conception de la relation étudiants/formateurs en IFSI
Authors: Roberton Geneviève
Published: August 2022

Le suivi pédagogique, principe pédagogique rendu obligatoire par le nouveau programme conduisant au Diplôme d’État d’Infirmier, est inscrit dans un cadre juridique dont l’absence de précisions rend son application difficile dans la pratique enseignante. Dans les IFSI enquêtés, il se déroule ainsi : Non formalisé dans l’un, institutionnalisé dans l’autre, le suivi est conduit de façon différente dans ces deux instituts, et au sein même de chaque IFSI. La prise en compte des besoins et attentes des étudiants n’est pas démontrée ; la préoccupation essentielle des équipes pédagogiques est centrée sur la manière de mettre en place les 245 h de suivi. L’interrogation de « pourquoi un suivi pédagogique dans la formation infirmière ? » n’est pas évoquée. L’enquête met également en évidence une inadéquation entre la pratique enseignante et les attentes des étudiants. Pour enrichir cette recherche j’ai relaté mon vécu face au suivi pédagogique, puis évoqué le résultat d’une compilation bibliographique sur cette activité. L’exploration du suivi pédagogique dans la pratique enseignante menée au cours de la première partie, révèle une absence de conceptualisation de ce principe pédagogique, ce qui ne permet pas aux enseignants de donner un sens à cette activité. Les réflexions conduites autour du suivi pédagogique dans la deuxième partie, axées sur des concepts issus des sciences de l’éducation, permettent d’édifier une construction théorique en vue d’inférer un sens au suivi et d’en déterminer la finalité. Cette théorisation étaye une analyse de pratique a posteriori et m’autorise à délimiter un fondement possible de cette activité enseignante, orientant ainsi ma conception du suivi pédagogique. Cette conception personnelle dont la troisième partie fait l’objet, repose sur un équilibre des différentes logiques incluses dans une situation pédagogique. Le formateur en contrebalançant les forces opposées inéluctables dans la relation pédagogique, permet à l’étudiant de s’autonomiser, de se responsabiliser et d’accéder à une véritable professionnalisation. Cette perspective apparaît cohérente au regard des exigences et finalités de la formation. Tous les cadres formateurs ne se situent pas au même niveau de la réflexion vis-à-vis du suivi pédagogique, mais la réglementation de celui-ci a impulsé à ses « pratiquants » une démarche interrogative qui débouchera peut-être sur un renouveau dans la formation conduisant à la profession d’infirmier.
Analyse relative à la qualité de vie de traumatisés de la moëlle épinière : variables de l’environnement, variable de l’estime de soi
Authors: Gagnon Louise
Published: August 2022

Cette étude a été réalisée auprès d’individus devenus paraplégiques ou quadriplégiques suite à un traumatisme accidentel de la moelle épinière. Elle vise à déterminer l’influence de différents facteurs personnels et l’environnement sur la qualité de vie de ces individus. Suite à la compilation des réponses obtenues aux différents questionnaires lors d’une entrevue, l’analyse des résultats a été effectuée selon la méthode d’analyse LISREL (Linear Structural Relationships). Les résultats obtenus démontrent l’impact significatif direct de trois variables sur la qualité de vie, ce sont : la dimension « caring » des comportements et attitudes des parents envers l’individu dans l’enfance et l’adolescence, le niveau actuel d’estime de soi et le fait de s’occuper, d’être actif (par exemple en étant étudiant ou en ayant un emploi). D’autres relations entre les différents facteurs étudiés sont également apparues et contribuent à expliciter la situation vécue, suite à un traumatisme accidentel de la moelle épinière.
Implants phonatoires après laryngectomie totale et soins infirmiers
Authors: Vinot Catherine
Published: August 2022

Si les indications de la laryngectomie totale dans les cancers du larynx ont diminué ces dix dernières années, cette intervention reste une des plus graves mutilations pratiquées chez l’homme. La réhabilitation vocale après laryngectomie totale par implant phonatoire est un des axes de recherche développé depuis 1986 dans le service d’ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale de l’hôpital Laennec. La restauration vocale par implant phonatoire trachéo-œsophagien crée une dépendance du patient par rapport aux équipes para-médicale et médicale et une augmentation de la charge de travail. Le but du projet est d’obtenir le plus rapidement possible, l’autonomisation du patient (éducation, entretien de l’implant, dépistage de problèmes) par une prise en charge par le personnel infirmier. Méthodes : Évaluation des besoins du patient, par l’analyse de la prise en charge post-opératoire et l’éducation par l’infirmière de l’utilisation et la maintenance des implants, hygiène de vie et conseils diététiques : élaboration de deux fiches de recueil de données. Dépistage et conduite à tenir en cas de complications, limites de l’intervention du personnel infirmier (dossier de soins). Évaluation des besoins et formation théorique (4 heures de cours réalisées par un phoniatre et le chirurgien) et pratique en bloc opératoire et consultation de suivi. Définition de la place du personnel infirmier dans l’éducation de ces patients au sein de l’équipe. Résultats attendus : Réduction de la dépendance du patient par rapport aux structures hospitalières. Diminution des hospitalisations par le dépistage précoce des complications des implants phonatoires. Perspectives : Informatisation du dossier infirmier pour chaque implant. Création d’un logiciel d’enseignement de la prise en charge des implants phonatoires.
L’accueil du patient drépanocytaire en crise algique
Authors: Benhamou-Jantelet Ghislaine , Aras Mélanie , Buron Véronique , Guilhem Monique , Piquemal Annie , Richard Patrick , Severin Josiane
Published: August 2022

La drépanocytose engendre des crises douloureuses ostéo-articulaires et/ou abdominales, parfois invalidantes, qui surviennent de façon imprévisible. Cette recherche vise à évaluer la douleur des patients. L’objectivation de la douleur a été réalisée à l’aide d’échelles (EVA) et de questionnaires. En regard de l’évaluation de la douleur, une évaluation post-critique, orientée sur la situation psychologique en rapport avec la pathologie et l’éducation (échelle de LINTON) a permis de mesurer la connaissance de la prophylaxie des crises algiques chez les patients. Les résultats mettent en évidence : que les infirmières apprécient correctement l’intensité de la douleur mais ont tendance à la sous-estimer pour les douleurs modérées et intenses ; les patients connaissent la cause déclenchante de leur crise, retrouvée dans plus de la moitié des cas, mais ils ne peuvent l’éviter.
Identifying Patients at Risk for Venous Thromboembolic Events After Isolated Upper Extremity Trauma: A Predictive Scale
Authors: Ippolito Joseph A. , Siracuse Brianna L. , Galloway Joseph D. , Ahmed Irfan , Vosbikian Michael M.
Published: August 2022

Previous studies have defined risk factors for development of venous thromboembolisms (VTEs) among patients with lower extremity orthopedic trauma. Limited data exist on this risk after upper extremity orthopedic trauma. A total of 269,137 incidents of upper extremity orthopedic trauma (fractures of the clavicle, scapula, humerus, elbow, or lower arm) were identified in the State Inpatient Database for 4 states included in the analysis (California, Florida, New York, and Washington) from 2006 to 2014. These patients were split into 2 cohorts, a derivation cohort (California and New York) and a validation cohort (Florida and Washington). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses of risk factors for VTE within 90 days of discharge in the derivation group were used to develop the Thromboembolic Risk after Upper Extremity Trauma (TRUE-T) scale. Linear regression was used to determine fit of the TRUE-T scale to the 2 cohorts. We found that 2.61% of patients in the derivation cohort and 2.72% of patients in the validation cohort had a VTE within 90 days of discharge. Risk factors associated with increased rates of VTE were age older than 40 years, Medicare payer, anemia, chronic lung disease, coagulopathy, heart failure, malignancy, obesity, renal failure, head injury, chest injury, abdominal injury, rib fracture, humerus fracture, elbow fracture, and closed reduction. Application of the TRUE-T scale to the validation cohort showed an

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value of 0.88. The patient factors, concomitant injuries, and fracture treatment modalities included in the TRUE-T scale can be used to identify patients at increased risk for VTE after upper extremity orthopedic trauma. [
Orthopedics
. 2022;45(6):345–352.]
Phenotypic Frailty Score Predicts Perioperative Outcomes for Geriatric Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Pervaiz Sahir S. , Douglas Scott J. , Sax Oliver C. , Nabet Austin , Monarrez Ruben G. , Remily Ethan A. , Novack Thomas , Nace James , Delanois Ronald E.
Published: August 2022

Various assessment tools are often used to predict perioperative morbidity among patients older than 75 years who undergo total joint arthroplasty. Yet, few studies describe the use of phenotypic frailty as a predictor for outcomes. The goal of this study was to assess phenotypic frailty with the Sinai Abbreviated Geriatric Evaluation (SAGE) and compare its utility with established assessment tools used in practice. We specifically asked: (1) Can SAGE predict 30-day outcomes, including postoperative delirium? (2) Can SAGE determine the risk of prolonged hospital length of stay? (3) Is SAGE predictive for 30-day readmissions? (4) Can SAGE determine the risk of discharge to a specialized facility? Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty were evaluated with the American Association of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA), Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), 5-point Modified Frailty Score (5-FS), and SAGE. Assessment scores were determined for each patient, and every incremental change in score was used to predict the likelihood of perioperative complications. A receiver operating characteristic analysis was also performed to calculate testing sensitivity for each assessment tool. The SAGE scores were more likely to predict 30-day complications (odds ratio [95 CI], 2.21 [1.32–3.70]), postoperative delirium (6.40 [1.78–23.03]), and length of stay greater than 2 days (3.90 [1.00–15.7]) compared with ASA, CCI, and 5-FS values. The SAGE scores were not predictive of readmission (1.77 [0.66–4.72]) or discharge to a specialized facility (1.48 [0.80–2.75]). The SAGE score was a more sensitive predictor (area under the curve, 0.700) for perioperative morbidity compared with ASA (0.638), CCI (0.662), and 5-FS (0.644) values. Therefore, SAGE scores can reliably assess risk of perioperative morbidity and may have better clinical utility than ASA, CCI, and 5-FS values for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. [
Orthopedics
. 2022;45(6):e315–e320.]
Detection of Corneal Ectasia Using OCT Maps of Pachymetry and Posterior Surface Mean Curvature
Authors: Pavlatos Elias , Chen Shihao , Chamberlain Winston , Huang David , Li Yan
Published: August 2022

PURPOSE:

To quantify the abnormal corneal thinning and posterior surface steepening that is observed in keratoconus with an Ectasia Index.

METHODS:

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) was used to image the corneas of normal individuals and patients with varying stages of keratoconus (manifest, subclinical, and forme fruste). Maps of corneal pachymetry and posterior surface mean curvature were generated, and an Ectasia Index was calculated by multiplying Gaussian fits obtained from the two types of maps. Repeated five-fold cross-validation was used to evaluate the ability of the Ectasia Index to differentiate between normal and keratoconic eyes. The classification performance of the Ectasia Index was compared to minimum pachymetry and maximum posterior mean curvature.

RESULTS:

Thirty-two eyes from 16 normal individuals, 89 eyes from 63 patients with manifest keratoconus, 16 eyes from 15 patients with subclinical keratoconus, and 26 eyes from 26 patients with forme fruste keratoconus were included in the study. During cross-validation, 100% of the eyes with manifest (89 of 89) and subclinical (16 of 16) keratoconus were correctly classified by the Ectasia Index. The average classification accuracy for the forme fruste keratoconus group was 63 ± 21% (16.4 of 26). The specificity for the normal group was 91 ± 10% (29.1 of 32). The Ectasia Index had a higher sensitivity for keratoconus detection and similar specificity in comparison to minimum pachymetry and maximum posterior mean curvature.

CONCLUSIONS:

The Ectasia Index could be a valuable additional metric for clinicians to consider when screening for keratoconus.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;38(8):502–510.]
The Impact of Epithelial Remodeling on Surgical Techniques Used in Topography-guided Surface Ablation in Irregular Corneas
Authors: Zhou Wen , Reinstein Dan Z. , Archer Timothy J. , Nitter Tore , Feng Yue , Mule Giulio , Stojanovic Aleksandar
Published: August 2022

PURPOSE:

To analyze the optical consequences of epithelial remodeling in irregular corneas and their impact on the choice of different surface ablation techniques.

METHODS:

Anterior corneal and stromal surface topographies and epithelial thickness maps were analyzed in 24 eyes with irregular corneal optics. On two of the eyes, four different surface ablation techniques were simulated: (1) conventional anterior topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), (2) transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK), (3) transepithelial anterior topography-guided PRK, and (4) stromal topography-guided PRK.

RESULTS:

Stromal surface topographies showed higher keratometric values, astigmatism, asphericity, and corneal higher order aberrations compared to topographies of anterior corneas covered by epithelium. Transepithelial anterior topography-guided PRK and stromal topography-guided PRK both resulted in regularized stromal surface, transepithelial PTK achieved partial regularization corresponding to the smoothing effect of the epithelial remodeling, and conventional anterior topography-guided PRK delivered after epithelial removal resulted in residual stromal surface irregularities.

CONCLUSIONS:

The difference in optical landscapes between the stromal and anterior surfaces in irregular corneas will represent a source of error when anterior topography-guided treatments are delivered on the deepithelialized stroma, as in conventional PRK. In contrast, anterior topography-guided ablations performed as transepithelial PRK and stromal topography-guided PRK delivered after epithelial removal address the full stromal irregularity, whereas transepithelial PTK alone may be used when topography-guided treatments are not possible. The authors conclude topography-guided PRK of irregular corneas should lead to significantly improved regularization only if it includes the effect of epithelial remodeling.

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J Refract Surg
. 2022;38(8):529–537.]
Dual Licensure Programs
Authors: Epler Pam
Published: August 2022

This chapter introduces the reader to the undergraduate inclusive educator preparation programs, the dual licensure. Dual licensure requires that the teacher candidate is educated in both a content area and special education. It discusses the work currently conducted in this field as well as the advantages and disadvantages of having an undergraduate or graduate student earning two teaching licenses. The chapter includes colleges and universities who currently have a dual licensure program and ends with a case study of a university who recently devise a dual teaching license program for Grades 7 – 12 in Adolescent and Young Adults Integrated English Language Arts or Adolescent and Young Adults Integrated Social Studies and Special Education.
All BlaQ Lives Matter at HBCUs
Authors: Wesley Jonathan
Published: August 2022

This chapter aims to explore the nuances of Blackness with intersections of gender and sexuality. Black and Queer (BlaQ) lives matter just as much as Black (cisgender/heterosexual) lives; however, the distinctions are not always clear. Provided in this chapter, readers will find a brief overview of the creation of HBCUs, inequitable practices pertaining to the exclusion of Black lesbian, gay, trans*, and queer (LGBTQ+) people from HBCU history and celebration, and a view of what the future of HBCUs can be when they become more inclusive about gender as well as sexual orientation. The knowledge in this chapter is provided in the form of a literature review which is a connection to the author's groundbreaking dissertation that centered the experiences of LGBQ faculty and administrators at HBCUs. It is the hope of the author that by directly addressing these inequitable practices of discrimination at HBCUs, these institutions would continue to do the soul work of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is considered good trouble and results in transformation.
Blooming Where We Land
Authors: Frazier DuEwa M.
Published: August 2022

Writing instruction at HBCUs has transitioned from being solely focused on traditional composition pedagogy to culturally responsive pedagogy that includes an awareness of student identities, dialects, and literacies. Centering cultural responsiveness in connection with social justice issues and hip-hop pedagogies puts HBCU writing programs and writing centers in a unique position to serve as cultural safe spaces for HBCU students. This chapter informs on historical foundations in writing at HBCUs and the pedagogies currently used in meeting the needs of students of diverse linguistic and literacy experiences. The chapter illustrates the wide range of practices facilitated within HBCUs to foster the writing skills and abilities of its students. In examining writing pedagogy, writing assessment, experiences of HBCU students and writing faculty, and literary legacies birthed from HBCUs, the chapter highlights sustaining practices and philosophies that seek to push HBCU writing forward.
Project-Based Learning to Develop Intercultural Communicative Competence in Virtual Exchange Contexts
Authors: Peraza Ana Vivian Fernández , Furumura Yumiko
Published: August 2022

Higher education requires a different approach to teaching and learning since modern-day students no longer have the same learning needs as they had in the past. Project-based learning (PBL) is an active and dynamic approach to language teaching that makes it possible for the language students to gain transferable and applicable knowledge, skills and insights, and it also contributes to support and enhance virtual exchanges (VE), especially when it comes to developing intercultural communicative competence and using digital technologies. This paper is aimed at showing the results of using PBL in VE contexts to develop intercultural communicative competence of Costa Rican and Japanese EFL students by implementing some ideas from the Council of Europe’s Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (FRCDC). The results suggest that implementing PBL in VE contexts to develop intercultural communicative competence of Costa Rican and Japanese EFL students had an impact on the participants’ skills, values, attitudes, and knowledge and critical understanding.
Financial Risk Intelligent Early Warning System of a Municipal Company Based on Genetic Tabu Algorithm and Big Data Analysis
Authors: Liu Hui
Published: August 2022

This paper proposes an intelligent early warning system for financial risk of listed companies based on genetic tabu algorithm and big data analysis. Establish the role application, analyze and complete the financial risk intelligent early warning system of listed companies and query the analysis results. Through the early warning source data management module, financial early warning module and countermeasure management module, the hardware part of the system is designed, the functional modules are divided, the relationship between the internal functions of the system is clear, and the hierarchical structure and call relationship between the modules are established. The key technology of CBR retrieve the matching case. Genetic tabu algorithm establish fitness function, search fitness measure, optimize attribute weight, and design system software. The experimental results show that the financial risk intelligent early warning system has high early warning accuracy, can effectively shorten the early warning time, and meet the needs of financial risk management of listed companies.
Information and Intelligence in Direct Marketing
Authors: Mandal Pratap Chandra
Published: August 2022

Companies require collecting information and generating intelligence about their customers to attract, influence, and to develop relationships with them. Companies employ direct marketing channels for collecting information from customers. Although collection of information through direct marketing results in authentic information, it raises concerns about the different unfair practices followed by direct marketers. The study discusses about unfair practices adopted by direct marketers in collection of information, the issues of invasion of privacy and security of individuals, and the need for protection of consumer privacy and security. The study also focuses on the various rules and regulations formulated by regulatory bodies and governments of countries to protect customers. Different initiatives which are taken by companies to protect customers are discussed. Direct marketing channels allow companies to collect information about customers. However, companies should ensure customer privacy and security and should think about their welfare for building long-term relationships.
Effects of Internet Use on Well-Being in Rural China
Authors: Ye Xu , Wang Zhen , Li Ding
Published: August 2022

Given the rapid development of internet and dramatic change it has brought to human life, this study examines the effect of internet use on well-being in rural China. Findings indicate that the act of engaging with internet and the increase in its usage frequency both have significant positive effects on well-being in rural China, whereas the effect attenuates with the increase of usage frequency. These results imply that internet use features diminishing marginal returns. In the sub-groups divided by education and age, the higher educated and the younger groups use internet more frequently. However, internet use significantly promotes well-being of the lower educated, the middle-aged and the elderly groups, and its effect on the higher educated and the younger groups is insignificant. A further analysis uncovers that internet use increase well-being through relieving loneliness. This study affirms the benefits of internet in rural China, but obsessive internet use could offset the benefits. Thus, the implication of using internet appropriately are highlighted.
Effect of Welding Parameter Conditions of 304L SS and AISI 1015 Dissimilar Steel Weld Joints to Macrostructure and Mechanical Properties
Authors: Kadir Harlian , Riswanda  , Saragih Albert Daniel , Sugianto  , Budi Muhammad , Akhyar
Published: August 2022

This research is focused on the effect of welding parameter conditions, using Gas Metal Arc Welding, on the macrostructure, mechanical properties, and quality of dissimilar steel weld joints. In this study, the selected joints were low carbon steel (AISI 1015) and austenitic stainless steel (304L SS). The welding current used had three different variations, such as 100, 110, and 120 A. The solid wire electrode used was ER70S6, with a diameter of 1.2 mm. Identification of the macrostructure in the heat-affected zone (HAZ), micro-Vickers hardness, and tensile tests carried out for each GMAW joint specimen. The results were then discussed. The macrostructure of dissimilar steel welded joints at a welding current of 100 A produced a good quality of welded joints and penetration compared to those using welding currents of 110 and 120 A, which had excessive penetration and caused distortion and deformation. The microhardness of the weld metal area was far higher than in other areas. At the current 100 A, the micro-Vickers hardness value of stainless steel 304L SS closing the heat-affected zone (HAZ) had increased from 209 to 226 HV. Likewise, For the welding current of 110 A, the micro-Vickers hardness value rose from 249 to 259 HV, and for the welding current of 120 A, the hardness increased from 225 to 227 HV. In the weld metal area, micro-Vickers hardness for each welding current was 318, 364, and 366 HV, while in the low carbon steel area, the hardness value decreased significantly to 180, 190, and 196 HV. At the current of 100 A, the lowest tensile strength was 359.28 MPa, and yield strength was 303.82 MPa. The tensile strength and yield strength for the current of 110 A were 367.24 MPa and 309.83 MPa, respectively. Meanwhile, at the current of 120A, the tensile strength was at the highest that is 374.86 MPa, and the yield strength value was 315.67 MPa. This study found that the dissimilar steel welded joints experienced an increase in the hardness value of the weld metal, and the tensile test results show that the welded steel joints fractured in the low carbon steel area.
Research Areas, Gaps and Future Research Directions of Operational Excellence: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kovilage Manori P. , Yapa Saman T. W. S. , Hewagamage Champa
Published: August 2022

The current study attempts to examine what exists in the operational excellence body of literature, explore the research gaps, and point out future research directions in the operational excellence context, by conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). A carefully selected sample of 43 papers published within the 2009-2021-time period was analysed to achieve these research objectives. The results of the study were presented under nine different themes; distribution of papers across years, geographical area, industrial sectors, publication venue, research methods, research area, theory application, knowledge contribution, gaps and future research directions. Very little attention on the effect of capabilities (operational and dynamic capabilities) on operational excellence, less application of theoretical base for explaining operational excellence, not researched in some industrial sectors, countries and continents, a very least attention on psychometric scale development, and mixed-method research approach were identified as the existing research gaps in the operational excellence context. The present SLR is beneficial for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers since it explains the current knowledge and gaps in an operational excellent research context.
Does Corporate Governance Affect Financial Reporting Quality? Evidence from Listed Entities in Sri Lanka
Authors: Hewage Y. M. , Amarasekara N. T.
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between selected CG characteristics and the level of FRQ in Sri Lanka. The study was carried out using secondary data obtained through published annual reports from 209 companies listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) from 2017 to 2020 including 836 firm-year observations. Six selected CG characteristics (Board Size, Board Independence, CEO Duality, Audit Committee Size, Audit Committee Independence, and Audit Committee Accounting Expertise) and the level of FRQ has been evaluated by the absolute value of discretionary accruals (ADA) using Panel linear regression analysis. It was found that a significant positive relationship between the audit committee accounting expertise and FRQ, while a significant negative relationship was found between Board Size and FRQ. However, the other remaining CG characteristics did not significantly influence the level of FRQ. Overall, this analysis highlights the importance of having a comparatively smaller board size and composition of the members in the audit committee with financial and accounting backgrounds to enhance FRQ and transparency. The findings of this study expect to have a significant policy implication for policymakers and regulators in terms of formulating strategies and policies on CG best practices in Sri Lanka. Similarly, the entities should promote smaller board size and recruiting, especially the majority of independent non-executive directors with sufficient accounting skills and financial experience to curtail the adverse earnings management practices to improve FRQ.
Bioactive Phenolic and Fatty Acid Composition of Canadian Wild Gooseberry and Blackcurrant
Authors: Wijekoon C. , Sura S.
Published: August 2022

Wild berry varieties are widely distributed in Canada and mainly used by the indigenous population as food. Gooseberries and blackcurrant are the two tart berries with strong taste that are used to make preserves such as jams, jellies, and wine. Phenolic compounds and fatty acids are the predominant bioactive metabolites present in these berries. Recently, researchers are more interested in exploring the fruits such as berries for functional properties that benefit human health. Although wild berries are known for their health benefits, research evidence related to profiling of bioactive molecules in these wild berries such as Canadian gooseberry and blackcurrant is limited. In this study we assessed and compared the bioactive phenolic and fatty acid composition in these two berries using liquid and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The cyanidine glucoside, which is a polyphenolic anthocyanin present in blackcurrant is significantly higher (832 μg/g Dry wt.) compared to that in Canadian gooseberry (150 μg/g Dry wt.). Linolenic acid (20.3 %) and linoleic acid (18.2 %) were the most abundant fatty acids in blackcurrant while linoleic acid (15.0 %) and palmitic acid (11.2 %) were abundant in gooseberry. Other fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic, and alpha linolenic acid, which are important in cardiovascular health, were present in both blackcurrant and gooseberry.
Airflow basin structure numerical optimization analysis and suction nozzle characteristics experimental study of vacuum-vibration tray precision seeder
Authors: Liao Caiqi , Chen Jin , Geng Fanzhao , Tang Xueming
Published: August 2022

The stable and uniformly distributed airflow field can effectively improve the seed suction effect and seed-carrying stability of the pneumatic seeder. With this end in view, this paper was optimized the airflow basin structure of vacuum-vibration tray precision seeder based on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation technology. The results show that the airflow field is relatively stable and well-distributed when the chamber height is 50 mm and the outlet tube diameter is 65 mm. In addition, the thickness of the base plate with suction holes should be less than 5 mm, and the needle suction nozzle guide should be greater than 15 mm according to the numerical analysis results. On the basis of the above study, the seeding characteristics of the needle type suction nozzle and the plate type suction nozzle were further explored to determine the type of nozzle more suitable for rectangular sucker. Through various experimental designs, the significant influencing factors of the two suction nozzles and their appropriate working ranges as well as the optimal combination of working parameters were determined in turn. The needle suction nozzle requires lower suction height and less grains dispersion according to the experimental results, while the plate suction nozzle is just the opposite, it allows a certain suction height to be maintained with the seeds, and requires high dispersion of grain. In general, the plate suction nozzle can obtain better seeding performance, is a more favorable nozzle for the vacuum-vibration tray precision seeder.
Comparative study of coating agents for prevention of fine-dust-induced light transmittance reduction in greenhouse covering materials
Authors: Seo Ye-jin , Hong Eunmi , Lee Jong-hyuk , Jeong Young-joon , Seo Byung-hun , Jun Soojin , Lee Seung-Jae , Choi Won
Published: August 2022

Recently, rapidly growing industry and abnormal climate change have generated high concentrations of fine dust. This fine dust settles on greenhouses and hinders photosynthesis of the plants within. In this study, the greenhouse environment was reproduced using fine dust devices, and the fine dust adhesion and washing efficiency were compared. The optimal coating agent was selected by performing a coating experiment to assess the changes in the light transmittance and contact angles of eight greenhouse coatings incorporating different coating agents. The most pronounced adhesion rate was observed in an ion humidification test for (NH4)2SO4. The coating agent with Teflon, which exhibited the largest contact angle in this study, had the highest washing efficiency, followed by the coating agent with the highest polydimethylsiloxane ratio using isopropyl alcohol (IPA) as a solvent, and the coating agent with the highest polydimethylsiloxane using water as a solvent. However, the ingredients added to the agents with Teflon or IPA were judged inappropriate for greenhouse use due to environmental reasons. Therefore, the coating agent with the highest polydimethylsiloxane using water as a solvent, which is the most suitable coating agent and satisfies both the washing efficiency and contact angle requirements, is expected to be used as a greenhouse coating agent to prevent light transmittance reduction in greenhouses due to fine dust accumulation.
Effect of tillage implement (spring tine cultivator, disc harrow), soil texture, forward speed and tillage depth on fuel consumption and tillage quality
Authors: Damanauskas Vidas , Janulevičius Algirdas
Published: August 2022

Over the years, tillage became less intense due to environmental safety requirements in order to minimize fuel and labour time. Mostly, this is achieved by reducing the depth of tillage. However, highly cut winter rape stubble is the main challenge for reduced tillage to prepare clear soil, especially as the summer droughts intensify. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal tillage performances of the spring tine cultivator and compact disc harrow and establish the fuel consumption required to achieve the preferred level of soil structure formation and residue incorporation on loam and clay loam soil after a rape harvest. The fuel consumption depends on the desired level of soil tillage intensity, implement type, tillage depth (5 and 8 cm), and forward speed (1.4, 1.9, 2.5, 3.1, and 3.6 m∙s-1). The tractor “CASE IH 135” was instrumented with an additional data acquisition system and was used to perform the indicators of stubble tillage. The research examines the dependence of the tractor-implement regime mode on the soil aggregate ratio, which varied from 0.10 to 0.21, and the residue interblending ratio, which varied from 0.60 to 0.96. The relationship was established by obtaining the tillage quality level and reduced fuel consumption, which varied from 3.4 to 5.9 L·ha-1, depending on soil type. Minimization of fuel consumption and sufficient quality of oilseed rape stubble cultivation was achieved by reducing the depth but not the speed of tillage.
An ıntelligent system for detecting Mediterranean fruit fly [Medfly; Ceratitis Capitata (Wiedemann)]
Authors: Uzun Yusuf , Tolun Mehmet Resit , Eyyuboglu Halil Tanyer , Sarı Filiz
Published: August 2022

Nowadays, the most critical agriculture-related problem is the harm caused in fruit, vegetable, nut, and flower crops by harmful pests, particularly the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, named in short as Medfly. Medfly existence in agricultural fields must be monitored systematically for effective combat against it. Special traps are utilized in the field to catch Medflies which will reveal their presence, and applying pesticides at the right time will help reduce their population. A technologically supported automated remote monitoring system should eliminate frequent site visits as a more economical solution. In this paper, a machine learning system that can detect Medfly images on a picture and count their numbers is developed. A special trap equipped with an integrated camera that can take photos of the sticky band where Medflies are caught daily is utilized. Obtained pictures are then transmitted by an electronic circuit containing a SIM card to the central server where the object detection algorithm runs. This study employs a faster region-based convolutional neural network (Faster R-CNN) model in identifying trapped Medflies. When Medflies or other insects stick on the sticky band of the trap, they continue to spend extraordinary effort trying to release themselves in a panic until they die. Therefore, their shape is badly distorted as their bodies, wings, and legs are all buckled. The challenge here is that the machine learning system should detect these Medflies of distorted shape with high accuracy. Therefore, it is crucial to utilize pictures that contain trapped Medfly images that possess distorted shapes for training and validation. In this paper, the success rate in identifying Medflies when other insects are also present is approximately 94% that is achieved by the machine learning system training process, owing to the considerable amount of purpose-specific photographic data. This rate may be seen as quite favorable when compared to the success rates provided in the literature.