bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heterogeneity and spillover effects of carbon emission trading on green innovation
Authors: Feng Yanhong , Hu Qingqing
Published: February 2023

The massive emission of greenhouse gases poses a serious threat to the ecological environment. In this context, the relevant effects of the carbon emission trading (CET) market, which promotes greenhouse gas emission reduction by market means, have been widely investigated. Taking the China's CET pilot as a research target, the heterogeneity and spillover effects of CET on green innovation are explored by using the sample data of 279 prefecture-level cities in China from 2008 to 2019. The results are as follows. First, on the whole, CET significantly promotes strategic green innovation, but it has no significant effect on substantive green innovation. Second, the green innovation effect of CET varies with the level of green innovation, and the heterogeneous effects of green innovation are also reflected in different degrees of marketization, fiscal decentralization and government environmental concern. Third, CET has a positive spillover effect on green innovation, and the spillover effect is more significant than the direct effect, accounting for 74.8% of the total effect. Finally, some corresponding policy suggestions are put forward according to the above research conclusions.
Does digital transformation of enterprises help reduce the cost of equity capital
Authors: Hong Min , He Jiajia , Zhang Kexian , Guo Zhidou
Published: February 2023

Digital economy is regarded as the main economic form following agricultural economy and industrial economy. And the digital transformation has given enterprises new development momentum. Can it reduce the equity capital cost? This paper uses text analysis obtained by crawling the annual reports from 2010 to 2021 and investigates the impact of digital transformation on the corporate equity capital cost. The results show that: 1) Digital transformation will reduce the equity capital cost; 2) The digital transformation has a heterogeneous impact on the equity capital cost of enterprises with different scales, natures and levels of leverage, which is more significant for large-scale enterprises, state-owned enterprises and highly leveraged enterprises; 3) Digital transformation mainly affects the equity capital cost by improving enterprise value, rather than by increasing analysts' attention and influencing the level of corporate risk bearing.
Reconstitution spatiale et simulation des changements futurs de l'occupation du sol dans la Réserve de Biosphère de la basse vallée de l'Ouémé (RB-BVO) au Bénin
Authors: Osseni Abdel Aziz , Gbesso Gbodja Houéhanou François , Idakou Gildas N'tibouti , Fandohan Adandé Belarmain , Toko Ismaïla , Tente Agossou Brice Hugues , Sinsin Brice Augustin
Published: February 2023

Le terrain d'étude, aux zones humides étendues, appartient au site Ramsar 1018 inscrit en 2000 et a été classé Réserve de Biosphère par l'UNESCO en 2020. La reconstitution de la dynamique spatio-temporelle de l'occupation du sol a permis d'analyser les mutations au fil du temps, puis de prédire les changements futurs dans une perspective de durabilité des initiatives de conservation. Les images Landsat des années 1990, 2005 et 2020 ont subi une classification supervisée à l'aide des techniques de la télédétection et du SIG. Les données issues de ce traitement ont été combinées pour établir les matrices de transition permettant d'apprécier les taux de conversion des différentes classes d'occupation du sol. Les changements futurs de l'occupation du sol à l'horizon 2035 ont été simulés en utilisant le modèle "Land Change Modeler".Les résultats obtenus indiquent qu'en 1990, le site était couvert à 70,9 % de formations végétales spontanées (savanes arbustives et arborées, forêts denses et galeries, formations de marécage). Leur part est tombée à 61,6 % en 2005, puis à 53,6 % en 2020, soit une perte de 24,4 % en valeur relative sur une période de 30 ans.Le scenario élaboré pour l'avenir prédit que les formations spontanées seront toujours légèrement dominantes (52,2 % de la superficie totale), alors que les plus grandes superficies resteront occupées à égalité par les formations de marécage et par les champs et jachères (24,4 %). Ces informations doivent cependant être considérées avec prudence.
i-2NIDS Novel Intelligent Intrusion Detection Approach for a Strong Network Security
Authors: Ennaji Sabrine , El Akkad Nabil , Haddouch Khalid
Published: February 2023

The potential of machine learning mechanisms played a key role in improving the intrusion detection task. However, other factors such as quality of data, overfitting, imbalanced problems, etc. may greatly affect the performance of an intelligent intrusion detection system (IDS). To tackle these issues, this paper proposes a novel machine learning-based IDS called i-2NIDS. The novelty of this approach lies in the application of the nested cross-validation method, which necessitates using two loops: the outer loop is for hyper-parameter selection that costs least error during the run of a small amount of training set and the inner loop for the error estimation in the test set. The experiments showed significant improvements within NSL-KDD dataset with a test accuracy rate of 99.97%, 99.79%, 99.72%, 99.96%, and 99.98% in detecting normal activities, DDoS/DoS, Probing, R2L and U2R attacks, respectively. The obtained results approve the efficiency and superiority of the approach over other recent existing experiments.
Cultural Competency
Authors: Phillips Charlotte C. , Hammond Helen G.
Published: February 2023

To remain culturally competent is an essential role requirement of administrators, curriculum developers, faculty, and students who drive the mission, value, and goals at academic institutions. Their scope of influence and efficacy is thus enabled through leadership appropriateness and skill. As leadership theory remains constant in the face of an ever-changing higher education landscape, leaders have the opportunity to utilize culturally competent best practices gathered throughout education and career to solve problems and meet the needs of diverse student populations. Furthermore, students are dependent on such competencies as they are likely to model their leaders as they assume leadership roles in their academic and professional environments. The following semi-systematic review offers insight into four leadership styles, charismatic leadership, servant leadership, transformational leadership, and situational leadership. Recommendations grounded in these are included for those responsible for effective cultural competency in academic settings.
Multi-Objective Binary Whale Optimization-Based Virtual Machine Allocation in Cloud Environments
Authors: Srivastava Ankita , Kumar Narander
Published: February 2023

With the rising demands for the services provided by cloud computing, virtual machine allocation (VMA) has become a tedious task due to the dynamic nature of the cloud. Millions of virtual machines (VMs) are allocated and de-allocated at every instant, so an efficient VMA has been a significant concern to enhance resource utilization and depreciate its wastage. Encouraged by the prodigious performance of the nature-inspired algorithm, the binary whale optimization approach has been eventuated to get to grips with the VMA issue with the focus on minimizing the resource waste and volume of servers working actively. The deliberate approach's accomplishment is assessed against the literature's well-known algorithms for VMA issues. The comparison results showed that the least resource wastage fitness of 15.68, minimum active servers of 216, and effective CPU and memory utilization of 88.31% and 88.79%, respectively, have been achieved.
A Self-Study on the Challenges a University Supervisor Faced in Online Teaching Practicum and How She Met Them
Authors: Koşar Gülten
Published: February 2023

This self-study explores a university supervisor's experiences of online teaching practicum to seek answers to the questions of what challenges she faced in online teaching practicum and what initiatives she undertook to respond to them. The data collected from the reflective journal she kept during online teaching practicum was subjected to thematic analysis. The findings revealed that she faced the challenges of avoiding communication breakdown between the mentor teachers and student teachers, the pressing need for strengthening student teachers' motivation, and offering guidance to student teachers as to teaching enjoyable and effective online lessons. The findings also revealed that she conducted continuous negotiations with both the mentor teachers and student teachers to rise to the challenges she faced, which she deemed to have a greater prominence in online teaching practicum in comparison with that in the teaching practicum carried out face-to-face.
Predictors of NFT Prices
Authors: Alon Ilan , Bretas Vanessa P. G. , Katrih Villi
Published: February 2023

This article aims to broaden the understanding of the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) pricing determinants by investigating features, both market- and network-related aspects. NFTs are uniquely identifiable digital assets stored on the blockchain. Ownership is assigned through smart contracts and can be transferred or resold by the owner. The authors analyzed a comprehensive dataset from Signex.io with over 19,183 datapoints on NFT prices and NFT social communities using automated machine learning (AML), a suitable technique to investigate the most impactful factors due to a lack of knowledge on the exact determinants. Findings show that network factors are the most important pricing determinants: Twitter members followed by Discord members. Online communities drive the price of NFTs, but not in a linear fashion. Given the newness of the phenomenon and no agreed upon pricing models, this article contributes by using AML to discover the most relevant determinants of non-fungible tokens (NFT) prices.
A democratização da Educação Física na França
Authors: Moraes e Silva Marcelo , Medeiros Daniele Cristina Carquejeiro de , Quitzau Evelise Amgarten
Published: February 2023

Resenha de: Attali, M.; Saint-Martin, J. (2021) “L’education physique de 1945 à nous jours: les étapes d’une démocratisation”. Paris: Armand Colin.

A obra em questão, publicada pelos professores Michaël Attali (Universidade de Rennes 2) e Jean Saint-Martin (Universidade de Strasbourg), foi primeiro publicada no ano de 2004, com reedições em 2009 e 2015. A edição ora analisada é de 2021, atualizada em relação às últimas alterações ocorridas no âmbito da escola francesa. O livro foi editado pela editora Armand Colin, como parte da coleção “Dynamique” organizada por Jean-Pierre Famose, André Rauch e Alfred Wahl.
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Studies on Surface Plasmon Resonance Catalytic Activity of TiO2-Metal Nanocomposites
Authors: Lu Yan Hua , Xu Min Min , Zhang Chen Jie , Yuan Ya Xian , Yao Jian Lin
Published: February 2023

The rapid recombination of carriers on plasmon metal nanoparticles leads to relatively low efficiency of traditional photocatalysts. The combination of a metal and a semiconductor allows to the separation of hot electrons and holes to improve photocatalytic efficiency. In this study, Au nanoparticles were integrated with semiconductor TiO2 nanoparticles of different sizes to improve the photocatalytic activity. Various techniques have been developed to study the mechanism of catalytic activity, the significance of band bending in the space-charge region within metal–semiconductor nanocomposites, and the built-in electric field. The results provide theoretical and experimental evidence for the design of a high-performance surface plasmon resonance (SPR) photocatalyst. To reveal the interface band structure, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was employed to analyze the band structure of the TiO2–metal composites. This approach was based on the electrochemical Stark effect and a molecular probe strategy, combined with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and other techniques at the molecular level. The results demonstrated that charge transfer occurred spontaneously between the Au nanoparticles and TiO2, and that the TiO2–metal interface constitutes a Schottky barrier. Moreover, the size of the TiO2 nanoparticles affects the degree of band bending. Optimal state matching was achieved with TiO2 (60 nm)–Au, improving the photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposite. The photocatalytic coupling reaction of p-aminothiophenol (PATP) acted as a probe to study the catalytic performance of TiO2–metal nanocomposites. The results revealed that the introduction of TiO2 improves the SPR catalytic activity of Au, mainly through the efficient separation of electrons and holes at the TiO2–metal interface.
The Relationship between Strategic Assets and Project Performance: Special Reference to Government and Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka
Authors: Tharshayini M. , Arulrajah A. A. , Sellar T.
Published: February 2023

Project performance is related to project success; therefore, it is essential to concern about the strategic assets of an organization. Hence, the prime objective of the study is to examine the relationship between the characteristics of strategic assets and the project performance of Government and Non-Government Organizations. This study was conducted by collecting primary data from 115 project managers and project team members of selected government and non-government organizations in the Batticaloa district. Univariate and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that valuable, inimitable characteristics and project level performance are at a higher level, but the rare characteristic is at a low level among the sample. The findings also disclosed that there is a significant positive relationship between valuable, inimitable characteristics and project performance, while rare characteristic have a significant negative relationship with project performance.
Factors Influencing the Effective Implementation of the Remote Working Teams in Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka
Authors: Peiris K. K. D. I. , Jayathilake P. M. B.
Published: February 2023

Global concern about remote working has increased gradually than previously due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic all over the world and it has taken the increasing attention of researchers as well. Although there are various studies conducted in remote working contexts, the factor influencing on effective implementation of remote working teams are yet to be inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the factors which promote the effective implementation of remote working teams in insurance companies in Sri Lanka. The study examined the effect of reward and recognition systems, flexible and clarity work schedules of the team, continual training processes, trust among the team, and technical support with the support of literature. The data was collected from a sample of 136 officers who work at insurance companies in Sri Lanka. The results revealed that technological support, reward and recognition system and flexible and clarity work schedules of the team are important factors in effective implementation of remote working teams. The findings of the study have important implications for top management of the insurance companies in Sri Lanka to ensure the effective implementation of remote working teams in the sector.
The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Providing Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Foundational Knowledge and Disparities—Part I
Authors: Rogers Sean M. , Lopez Rebecca M. , Crossway Ashley K. , Moffit Dani M. , Sturtevant Jennifer , Hansen Anisa
Published: February 2023

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients experience discrimination, harassment, marginalization, and minority stress at greater rates than their cisgender counterparts, leading to numerous health and health care disparities that negatively affect well-being and access to quality health care.1 Despite being in an opportune position to improve health equity for TGD patients under their care, many athletic trainers (ATs) report having little to no formal education on TGD patient care, leading to a reduction in self-reported competence. As such, to fill this knowledge gap, the purposes of the first part of this 2-part narrative literature review are to (1) provide readers with foundational information and terminology, (2) explore relevant health and health care disparities, and (3) identify the role of the AT within an interprofessional care team treating TGD patients.
Caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes, and oral health practices at long-term care facilities in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Balwanth Sonam , Singh Shenuka
Published: February 2023

Background: Vulnerable individuals residing at long-term care facilities require special oral health consideration. Examining concepts of oral health and hygiene practices of caregivers becomes essential for understanding the quality of oral health services provided to residents.Aim: This study explored the oral health–related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of caregivers.Setting: Long-term care facilities in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at seven long-term care facilities among 188 caregivers who completed a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collated and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Inferential techniques included an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: Participants reported that dentures do not to be cleaned (n = 139; 73.9%). Participants (n = 70; 37.2%) reported that some medications have oral side effects. Most participants (n = 173; 92%) were optimistic about improving their oral health knowledge and skills. Participants (n = 108; 57.4%) only reported flossing when they had food trapped between their teeth. Few participants (n = 30; 16%) reported visiting the dentist every 6 months.Conclusion: Participants had a positive attitude to improve their oral health-related knowledge and practices. However, the study showed that there is a need to scale-up oral health education and training activities for caregivers.Contribution: It is envisaged that findings of this study will demonstrate the importance of oral health-related knowledge among caregivers in providing better oral health care through improved attitudes and practices.
‘Dít wat ons mense maak’: Posthumanisme en affek in In ’n land sonder voëls (Harry Kalmer)
Authors: Nel Adéle
Published: February 2023

‘That which makes us human’: posthumanism and affect in In ‘n land sonder voëls (Harry Kalmer). This article is an investigation into the way in which the theoretical frameworks of posthumanism and affect theory manifest in In ‘n land sonder voëls (Harry Kalmer) with an emphasis on the relationship between the two theoretical thought patterns. The point of departure is the question that emerges in the story: What is it that typifies our humanity in the light of mortality and loss? Aspects that emerge from this are onomastics, the placement of a human being as person-in-the-world, the inexorable exploration of the body, and unavoidable loss and trauma. The connection between the past and words or stories is prominent, and is found as a leitmotif, throughout the novel.Contribution: This article contributes to research on posthumanism and affect and the relationship between the two theoretical thought patterns by exploring the application in Harry Kalmer’s novel In a country without birds. It demonstrates how mortality and loss manifest in the novel and constitute humanity. The article further posits a view on human nature concerning onomastics, the body in/and space, memory and the connection between the past and words or stories.
Concurrent tuberculous pericarditis and lung adenocarcinoma presenting with cardiac tamponade
Authors: Naicker Kishendree , Dalvie Sameera , Said-Hartley Qonita , Ntsekhe Mpiko
Published: February 2023

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection and lung malignancies are both important causes of pericardial effusion (PE), particularly in developing nations such as South Africa. They are each associated with significant morbidity and mortality and pose several public health challenges for the region. This case study discussed a 58-year-old man who presented acutely with a large PE complicated by cardiac tamponade. Pericardial fluid analysis was positive for TB and further cytopathological evaluation revealed metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. Dual diagnoses are rare; however, considering the rising incidences of lung cancer and its predisposition for infectious diseases, this may be under-reported in TB endemic regions. This case highlighted the importance of considering other causes of PE that may aggravate presentation, leading to life-threatening cardiac tamponade. Further research is needed to understand the impact of rising cancer incidences and ongoing burden of infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.Contribution: The insights of this case study include the paucity of data surrounding diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in non-smokers available for South Africa. The current data that are available is for the developed world only. Some evidence incidence might be related to exposure of biofuels, which has significance for our local population and requires more exact research.
Decolonising and transforming curricula for teaching linguistics and language in South Africa: Taking stock and charting the way forward
Authors: De Vos Mark , Riedel Kristina
Published: February 2023

The #RhodesMustFall (RMF) protests at South African universities (2015–2018) were the publicly visible manifestation of deep epistemic problems in the higher education (HE) sector, particularly around questions of whose knowledges are validated and whether these are reflective of students’ lived realities. This exploratory research attempted a snapshot of the state of curriculum transformation of the linguistic language disciplines in South Africa and to identify areas that require more attention. The authors focus on curriculum underpinning the teaching of linguistics and language-related disciplines. The study takes place at HE institutions in South Africa against the backdrop of substantial academic and public engagement around epistemic access in the HE sector. The authors used an anonymous questionnaire distributed among a purposive sample of 32 HE academics within the linguistics and language studies disciplines to elicit views around university curriculum transformation and decolonisation with particular focus on linguistic language disciplines curricula. Generally, practitioners indicate that there have been substantial changes in the disciplines over the past 10 years. There have also been notable achievements with respect to building broad curricula that are responsive to student needs and which balance the need to equip students to engage in global conversations while also being embedded in the contextual realities of South Africa, the African continent and students’ lived experiences.Contribution: The authors conclude that although transformation has progressed considerably in key areas, the representativity of languages and theoretical approaches remain areas for development. The authors also highlight how disciplinary curricular choices are value-driven and that contestations around which values are to be validated may inhibit curricular transformation. In these contexts, individual agency around curricular choices is important.
Pseudoboletus parasiticus (Bull.) Šutara, a New Record for Turkish Mycobiota
Authors: YEŞİLYURT Faruk , UZUN Yasin , KAYA Abdullah
Published: February 2023

The boletoid species, Pseudoboletus parasiticus, is reported as a new record for Türkiye, based on the identification of the sample collected from Trabzon province. This species is the first member of the genus Pseudoboletus in Türkiye. A brief description of the species is provided together with the suggested Turkish name, and the photographs, related to the macroscopy and microscopy.
Propriétés linguistiques et intérêt didactique des prépositions orphelines françaises
Authors: Koama Clément
Published: February 2023

This article takes a panoramic look at the syntactic and semantic properties of orphan prepositions in French, i.e. those used without an obvious regime. The subcategorization of prepositions does not always take into account the diversity of constructional patterns in which this distributional class is embedded. The classification criteria are essentially semantic. However, the semantic interpretation is based on the description of the syntactic structure. The analysis of the syntactic behavior of some prepositions and the recognition of the existence of null objects have established the existence of a subcategory of orphan prepositions whose properties must be described. The present study examines their syntactic and semantic functioning, in particular their transitive and predicative character, as well as their relation with adverbs.  The objective is to summarize the knowledge built around zero regime prepositions, by placing them in a didactic perspective.
Résumé
Cet article porte un regard panoramique sur propriétés syntaxiques et sémantiques des prépositions orphelines en français, c’est-à-dire celles employées sans régime manifeste. La sous-catégorisation des prépositions ne prend pas toujours en compte la diversité des schémas constructionnels dans lesquels s’inscrit cette classe distributionnelle. Les critères de classification sont pour l’essentiel sémantiques. Pourtant l’interprétation sémantique prend appui sur la description de la structure syntaxique. L’analyse du comportement syntaxique de certaines prépositions et la reconnaissance de l’existence d’objets nuls ont consacré l’existence d’une sous-catégorie de prépositions orphelines dont il importe de décrire les propriétés. La présente réflexion interroge leurs fonctionnement syntaxique et sémantique, notamment leur caractère transitif et prédicatif, ainsi que leur relation avec les adverbes,.  L’objectif visé est de dresser un état synthétique des savoirs construits autour des prépositions à régime nul, en les inscrivant dans une perspective didactique.
Catégories et formes d’appropriation du français dans La carte d’identité
Authors: Rabé Liagro Charles
Published: February 2023

Based on an anecdote where a white commander, Kakatika, asks a black prince, Mélédouman, for his identity card, the Ivorian novelist Adiaffi Jean-Marie, author of The Identity Card, traces the tragedy of Africa in search of its identity. This quest brings together, on the one hand, the commander with all those who defend French interests in Africa (Father Joseph of the Catholic Church, the commander's guard-floco, the teacher Adé, defender of the French language), and on the other, Mélédouman with all those who share local values ​​(the natives, the peasants, the craftsmen, the priestess Ablé). This opposition is constantly nourished by contradictory debates during which, depending on the quality of the speakers, the French language is domesticated and adapted to the needs of the subject. The purpose of this reflection is therefore to reveal the different manifestations of the appropriation of French as well as the issue that motivates them at each occurrence.
Résumé
A partir d’une anecdote où un commandant blanc, Kakatika, réclame à un prince noir, Mélédouman, sa carte d’identité, le romancier ivoirien Adiaffi Jean-Marie, auteur de La carte d’identité, trace la tragédie de l’Afrique à la recherche de son identité. Cette quête met aux prises, d’un côté, le commandant avec tous ceux qui défendent les intérêts français en Afrique (le Père Joseph de l’église catholique, le garde-floco du commandant, l’instituteur Adé, défenseur de la langue française), et de l’autre, Mélédouman avec tous ceux qui partagent les valeurs locales (les indigènes, les paysans, les artisans, la prêtresse Ablé). Cette opposition se nourrit constamment de débats contradictoires au cours desquels, selon la qualité des locuteurs, la langue française est domestiquée et adaptée au besoin du propos. Cette réflexion se fixe donc pour objet de révéler les différentes manifestations de l’appropriation du français ainsi que l’enjeu qui les motive à chaque occurrence.
The Linguistic Situation vs Education in Post-colonial Algeria
Authors: Haddam - Bouabdallah Faiza
Published: February 2023

Algeria witnessed different changes through history that constructed its identity in terms of language and culture. These historical changes are characterised by the evolution of the Algerian linguistic situation during the colonisation and post-colonial era. However, Algeria has recently been in tune with Globalisation; therefore, the government tends to give more impetus to the global language besides Arabic and French. Moreover, English started to be recognised in Algerian society, especially among the young generation. Today, English is not leading the world only through worldwide speakers and the use of social networks, but its dominance reaches different domains, including education, business, politics, science and technology. This paper aims to describe the status of English in the Algerian linguistic panorama and how it has been injected into the educational system. It will also shed light on the awareness of the young generation towards the linguistic situation in Algeria in general and English in particular. This status enables English to gain power in globalised Algeria and draw its destiny towards being the first foreign language, especially with the remarkable decline of the French language nowadays.
Résumé
L'Algérie a connu différents changements à travers l'histoire qui ont construit son identité en termes de langue et de culture. Ces changements historiques se caractérisent par l'évolution de la situation linguistique en Algérie pendant la colonisation et l'ère post-coloniale. Cependant, l'Algérie s'est récemment mise au diapason de la mondialisation ; par conséquent, le gouvernement a tendance à donner plus d'importance à la langue mondiale en plus de l'arabe et du français. De plus, la langue Anglaise est de plus en plus reconnue dans la société algérienne, notamment parmi la jeune génération. Aujourd'hui, l'anglais ne domine pas le monde uniquement grâce à son utilisation dans le monde entier a travers les réseaux sociaux, mais sa domination atteint différents domaines, notamment l'éducation, les affaires, la politique, la science et la technologie. Cet article vise à décrire le statut de la langue Anglaise dans le panorama linguistique algérien et comment il a été injecté dans le système éducatif. Il permettra également la prise de conscience de la jeune génération vis-à-vis de la situation linguistique en Algérie en général et de l'anglais en particulier. Ce statut permettra de rehausser le statut de l’Algérie à l’échelle international et de reconsidérer la langue Anglaise comme étant la première langue étrangère, surtout après le remarquable régression de la langue française dans le pays récemment.
Association between ankle torque and performance-based tests, self-reported pain, and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Carvalho Cristiano , Helena Gonçalves Glaucia , Fernando Approbato Selistre Luiz , Petrella Marina , De Oliveira Sato Tatiana , Da Silva Serrão Paula Regina Mendes , Márcia Mattiello Stela
Published: February 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the association between ankle torque and performance-based tests, self-reported pain, and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Patients and methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 39 individuals (24 females, 15 males; mean age: 57.3±6.2 years; range, 40 to 65 years) with knee OA between January 2014 and July 2015. Ankle torque was determined using an isokinetic dynamometer. The 40-m fast-paced walk test and a stair climb test were used to assess functional performance. Self-reported pain and physical function were assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated to test correlations between the dependent variables (40-m fast-paced walk test, stair climb test, WOMAC pain and physical function domains, sex, age, body mass index, and radiologic evidence of OA) and the independent variables (mean plantar flexor torque and dorsiflexor peak torque). A multiple linear regression analysis was applied to quantify the association between the dependent and independent variables.

Results: Dorsiflexor and plantar flexor peak torques in the concentric and eccentric modes were negatively correlated with the 40-m fast-paced walk and stair climb tests (r=-0.33 to -0.51, p≤0.05). A negative correlation was found between concentric plantar flexor torque and the WOMAC physical function score (r=-0.35, p=0.03). No correlation was found between ankle torques and the WOMAC pain score (p>0.05). The multiple linear regression analysis showed that the eccentric plantar flexor and dorsiflexor torques were significantly associated with the stair climb test (β=-0.001, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.001 to 0.000, p=0.03, and β=-0.002, 95% CI: -0.004 to 0.000, p=0.05, respectively). No significant associations were found between concentric plantar flexor and dorsiflexor torques and the stair climb test (p>0.05). No significant associations were found between the ankle torques and the 40-m fast-paced walk test and WOMAC physical function (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Ankle torque plays an important role in functional performance. Thus, ankle torque deficit, especially eccentric plantar flexor and dorsiflexor torques, may exert a negative influence on stair climbing performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Adesão ao uso de medicamentos por professores durante a pandemia da Covid-19
Authors: Rios Silva Eloy Maria , Rios Silva Eloy Victória , Fonseca Bastos Vítor , De Freitas Lívia Maria , Allaide Fasolak Alves Stéfany , Souza e Silva Nayra Suze , Cabral Barbosa Rose Elizabeth , De Pinho Lucineia , Sant’Ana Haikal Desirée , Rosa Rossi Barbosa Luiza Augusta
Published: February 2023

Objetivos: verificar a prevalência e associação da adesão medicamentosa durante a pandemia da COVID-19 entre professores de escolas estaduais de Minas Gerais. Método:  estudo epidemiológico, transversal e analítico realizado via formulário online, de agosto a setembro de 2020. Foi utilizado um questionário elaborado pelos pesquisadores contendo dados sociodemográficos e de saúde. Foi perguntado se fazem uso de medicamento prescrito pelo profissional de saúde e como tem sido a adesão medicamentosa durante a pandemia. Realizou-se análise bivariada pelo teste qui-quadrado de Pearson seguido do teste de regressão de Poisson, nível de significância de 0,05. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, nº 4.200.389. Resultados: foram recebidos 16.210 formulários dos quais 6.442 relataram fazer uso de medicações prescritas. A média da idade foi 45,6 anos, 86,3% do sexo feminino.  Durante o período de pandemia 3,4% diminuíram a adesão, 74,7% disseram não ter alterado, 21,9% relataram ter melhorado a adesão dos medicamentos. Os fatores associados a maior adesão medicamentosa foram: faixa etária maior que 45 anos, renda maior que 3 salários mínimos e maior qualidade de vida autorreferida. Conclusões: a maioria dos professores manteve ou melhorou a adesão medicamentosa.
The use of IncobotulinumtoxinA in spastic forms of cerebral palsy: a review of randomized clinical trials
Authors: Kurenkov Alexey L. , Bursagova Bella I. , Artemenko Ada R.
Published: February 2023

Botulinum therapy has been used to treat increased muscle tone and spasticity in cerebral palsy (CP) over almost 30 years. Despite this, every year a large number of published scientific articles present new clinical studies devoted to various aspects of the use of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) products in children. The article discusses in detail the results of three major international randomized clinical trials concerning determination the efficacy and safety of the product Xeomin (IncobotulinumtoxinA) in spastic forms of cerebral palsy. All these studies were performed in accordance with the criteria of evidence-based medicine - randomized, prospective, multicenter, comparative, and longitudinal with a large number of patients, clear inclusion and exclusion criteria. The TIM (Treatment with incobotulinumtoxinA in Movement) study demonstrated the effectiveness of the treatment of spasticity of the lower extremities muscles when using different doses of IncobotulinumtoxinA (8, 6 and 2 units/kg of body weight to correct one pathological pattern) in a double-blind study. The TIMO (Treatment with IncobotulinumtoxinA in Movement Open Label) study showed the efficacy and safety of high doses of IncobotulinumtoxinA (total doses of 16-20 units/kg of body weight) in the treatment of spasticity of the lower and upper extremities with prolonged use. The XARA study (IncobotulinumtoxinA in Arm Treatment in Cerebral Palsy) presented data on the high efficacy of IncobotulinumtoxinA when using a multi-level approach for the treatment of lower and upper limb spasticity in CP children and adolescents, which reflects the real clinical needs of a large number of patients. In each of these studies, the safety of the use of IncobotulinumtoxinA was also evaluated. Good tolerability of therapy was demonstrated (84.1% of patients completed all visits in total according to three studies - TIM, TIMO and XARA) and its safety (the frequency of adverse events associated with therapy was observed in less than 2% of cases). Treatment with IncobotulinumtoxinA was characterized by the lack of an immunologic response - Xeomin as a starting therapy provides a stable effect without fading associated with the development of neutralizing antibodies.
Covid-19 y endeudamiento empresarial: una respuesta de la gestión financiera de las empresas industriales de Tungurahua
Authors: Freire Villegas Gabriela Judith , Landázuri Álvarez María Belén , Chávez Guamán Katherine Lizeth
Published: February 2023

Las empresas industriales de Tungurahua experimentaron un crecimiento significativo en los indicadores de endeudamiento durante el periodo 2019 – 2021 por concepto de la pandemia covid-19, en donde se han visto expuestos a comprometer la totalidad de sus patrimonios e incluso adquirir financiamientos que superan a los mismos. El objetivo de la investigación se centró en determinar el efecto financiero que generó la pandemia Covid-19 entre el endeudamiento y su derivación en la rentabilidad empresarial del sector, por medio de un análisis financiero, para el establecimiento de correlación entre los niveles de endeudamiento, gestión, rentabilidad y liquidez corriente, según el enfoque cuantitativo. Las empresas que intervinieron en el estudio fueron 10 seleccionadas según un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Los resultados reflejaron que el endeudamiento empresarial es uno de los principales efectos negativos en el proceso post pandemia, estableciendo decrecimientos en la rentabilidad y evidenciando la necesidad de mejorar políticas y estrategias dentro de la gestión empresarial.
Situación epidemiológica del cáncer de colon en el Hospital de Paysandú desde el año 2017 al 2020
Authors: Marchetti Jonatan , Perdomo Raúl , Rossi Alfonso , Da Rosa Valentina
Published: February 2023

Introducción

El cáncer colorrectal (CCR) es una importante causa de morbilidad y mortalidad a nivel mundial. Se trata de un cáncer potencialmente detectable en etapas tempranas y curable. El cribado puede identificar, y por lo tanto conducir a la curación del paciente con CCR en estadios tempranos.

Métodos

El estudio se realizó en el Hospital de Paysandú. Se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo, de enero del 2017 a diciembre del 2020. Incluye a todos los pacientes comprendidos en el rango etario de los 50 a 74 años, en los cuales se realizó screening de CCR a través de pruebas de inmuno ensayo cromatográfico para la detección cualitativa de sangre humana oculta en heces (FOBT). Se analizaron posteriormente las fibrocolonoscopias realizadas por FOBT positivos y los estudios anatomopatológicos de las lesiones encontradas.

Resultados

Se encontró un total de 12.830 pacientes en el rango etario de los 50 a 74 años. Se procesaron 6522 muestras de FOBT, 652 pacientes fueron positivos. En cuanto a las fibrocolonoscopias se obtuvieron un total de 240. Se analizaron 52 muestras de anatomía patológica correspondientes a un total de 48 pacientes. Ocho eran muestras positivas para malignidad.

Discusión

Como podemos observar por los datos obtenidos puede existir una falta de información tanto por parte de los pacientes como de los médicos para la realización de test de screening en la población de mayor riesgo, así mismo aquellos pacientes los cuales se realizan FOBT y obtiene un resultado positivo tampoco se realizan la endoscopia correspondiente en su gran mayoría.

Conclusiones

A partir de este estudio se plantea la necesidad de realizar campañas de concientización para la realización de screening, a su vez de una formación adecuada del personal de salud.

Palabras claves: cáncer colorrectal, FOBT, detección precoz
Determination of Tolerance and Sensitivity of Safflower Genotypes Based on Germination Indices and Comparison of Biochemical Contents Under Salt Stress
Authors: ÖNDER Sercan , YAVUZ Nagihan , TONGUÇ Muhammet
Published: February 2023

Safflower germination and seedling growth stages are extremely sensitive to salinity. The study aimed to identify safflower genotypes' germination, seedling growth responses, and biochemical changes in tolerant and susceptible genotypes in response to salt stress. Total of 28 genotypes were subjected to salt (NaCl) treatments (0, 180, 240 mM), and germination percentage, mean germination time, seedling and root lengths, and vigor index of the genotypes were determined. The genotype, treatments, and interaction effects were significant for germination, seedling, and biochemical parameters. The genotypes' germination percentage, seedling length, root length, and vigor index decreased under salt stress. While the reduction in germination percentage of salt-tolerant genotypes was between 6-21%, it was between 46-65% in sensitive genotypes at 240 mM salt treatment. Five tolerant (Shufu, Sidwill, Finch, Yuyao, Oleic Leed) and sensitive (Huaxian, Linas, 4022, Oker, Rehbein) genotypes were chosen based on reductions in germination percentage and vigor index, and the proline, hydrogen peroxide, and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents of these genotypes were investigated. The proline content of the genotypes increased by 26 to 56 fold at 180 mM salt concentration. The hydrogen peroxide content of sensitive and tolerant genotypes increased at 180 mM salt treatment, but at 240 mM salt treatment, the hydrogen peroxide content of the sensitive genotypes continued to increase by 6-50%, hydrogen peroxide content decreased in tolerant genotypes by 10-30%. MDA contents increased in the sensitive and tolerant genotypes, but the level of increase was higher in sensitive genotypes (307-631%) than the tolerant genotypes (103-323%) at 240 mM salt treatment. The heatmap generated by means of sensitive and tolerant genotypes showed 28 coefficients and 5 of which were significant. These results show that changes in hydrogen peroxide and MDA contents are different between tolerant and sensitive genotypes. They could be useful selection criteria along with germination percentages for determining tolerant and susceptible safflower genotypes at the seedling stage.
Comparison of the Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson's Rule in the Riemann-Liouville Fractional Integral Approach
Authors: Muslihin Khoirunnisa Rohadatul Aisy , Fauziyah Wida Nurul , Purwani Sri
Published: February 2023

Research on calculus has developed a lot, including fractional calculus. Fractional calculus is a branch of mathematics that transforms the orders of derivatives and integrals into rational or even real values. In finding the value of the derivative and the fractional integral, a numerical method is needed to find it, because of the difficulty if it is done using an analytical method. In this paper, we will describe the Riemann-Liouville fractional integral approach using the trapezoidal rule and Simpson's rule. We also provide an overview of the comparisons and errors that result from the two methods.Â
An Integrated Management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus associated with Hypertension and Dyslipidemia with Naturopathy and Yoga: A Case Report
Authors: Singh Poonam
Published: February 2023

The whole practice of nature cure is based on the following three principles: Accumulation of morbid matter, the abnormal composition of blood & lymph lowered vitality. Nature cure believes that all diseases arise due to the accumulation of morbid matter in the body and if the scope is given for its removal, it provides a cure or relief. It is believed that the human body possesses inherent self-constructing and self-healing powers. The blood pressure and blood sugar significantly reduce and the lipid profile also improves due to the influence of yoga practices and naturopathic management. Lifestyle is an important risk factor for increasing the prevalence of diabetes in the Indian population. In this study, we evaluated the effects of naturopathy treatment, salt-restricted low-calorie diets, and yoga in long-term glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
A Concept of Viruddha Aharain Today’s Perspective
Authors: Shree Potter Bhagya , Kumar Sharma Ashok , Lal Sharma Kishori , Raj Meena Rekh , Nigam Ayushi
Published: February 2023

Ayurvedais a science of healthy & peaceful life. Ahara(food) is one of the three Upasthambas(Sub-pillars of the body), which sustain the three main Sthambas(Pillars) of the body. Aharais very much essential for the sustainment of life of all living beings. According to Ayurveda, it is dangerous to combinecertain food items that are incompatible in terms of taste, potencies, time, state of health, place, condition of the doshas, digestive fire, cooking methods, processing quantities, and order of intake rules. According to Ayurvedic text , Viruddhaor an incompatible diet refers to meals (diets) and medications that eject the doshas from their regular location but do not remove them from the body. This is known as Viruddha ahara, which causes channel obstruction and results in acute and chronic illnesses. We mindlessly follow the inappropriate food habits in the present age and get skin allergy disorders with unknown etiologies. Consumption of Viruddha Aharahas significantly increased in the modern period. This article discusses the various Viruddha Aharathat are consumed as part of modern living and describes their harmful consequences on health
Understanding Drishtiin the lights of Netra Sharirand various Ocular disorders -A Review
Authors: Mehar Kapil , Tripathi Ankur , Bavalatti Narayan , Rajagopala Manjusha
Published: February 2023

Introduction:Ayurveda, the most ancient science of life, is loaded with lots of complex terminologies. To have expertise in learning and treating any disease, one must be well-versed in understanding these terminologies and their relevant meaning. Such is the term Drishtiless defined in the context of Structure, Dimensions, Morphology etc., but diversely mentioned in several contexts, which makes it very difficult to confine Drishtito any single specific part of the eyeball. Material and Methods:The correlation of the term Drishtiwith the various entities of the eyeball has been done by in-depth analysis of various Sanskrit and English dictionaries, classical texts of Ayurveda along with commentary as well as texts from modern science. Result:The Drishtiis not only a physical entity but also possesses functional property too. The structures coming in the visual axis of the eye and their functional integrity in toto can be taken as Drishti. Conclusion:The term ‘drishti’used in Ayurveda has a deep and broad meaningand should be interpreted in accordance to the context.