bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence du contexte sur le caractère variable ou stable de l’identification ethnique : le cas des enfants des couples belgo-philippins et belgo-thaïlandais en Belgique
Authors: Fresnoza-Flot Asuncion
Published: December 2023

La littérature sur les familles ethniquement « mixtes » se focalise en général sur les expériences des couples, mais rarement sur celles de leurs enfants. Les quelques études sur ces derniers dévoilent leurs formes variées d’identité et la façon dont la société où ils résident et grandissent affecte leur autodéfinition, soulignant le pouvoir structurant du contexte sur la formation identitaire des enfants issus des familles mixtes. Afin de nuancer la compréhension de cette construction identitaire et d’appréhender le devenir des enfants issus des familles mixtes, le présent article se penche sur l’identification ethnique de ces individus et propose une étude de cas des personnes issues de familles belgo-philippines et belgo-thaïlandaises en Belgique. Les matériaux empiriques recueillis, notamment en Belgique, montrent que ces personnes se définissent de différentes manières. La plupart d’entre elles se présentent de manière variable en fonction du lieu (espace géographique et socioculturel circonscrit) où elles se trouvent, de leurs interlocuteurs (situation interpersonnelle) et du moment (temporalité), révélant le pouvoir structurant du contexte sur leur autodéfinition ethnique. Les autres personnes interviewées s’identifient de manière stable, ce qui démontre leur résistance face aux défis biographiques et suggère que l’auto-identification ethnique n’est pas toujours fluide ou fluctuante.
Regards sensibles de la littérature et du cinéma. Des transmissions familiales douces-amères
Authors: Guillou Anne Yvonne
Published: December 2023

Dans une note libre, l’autrice examine trois œuvres parues récemment, traitant de l’expérience de jeunes Cambodgiens issus de parents réfugiés aux États-Unis et en France. Les deux ouvrages et le court-métrage présentés abordent le rapport à la fois intime et distancié à la culture des parents et à leur passé douloureux ainsi que leur propre place dans cette histoire familiale et collective. Les écritures se font inventives et sans concession pour interroger le poids indicible qui pèse sur les épaules de cet artiste et de ces écrivain·e·s.
Éléments pour une relecture de la série des « Modes » de François-Roger de Gaignières
Authors: Cugy Pascale , Ritz-Guilbert Anne , Selbach Vanessa
Published: December 2023

Ce texte propose d’envisager la série des « Modes » de l’antiquaire François-Roger de Gaignières à l’aune des travaux récents sur ses méthodes, leur contexte et l’histoire de sa collection après sa donation à la Bibliothèque du roi en 1711. Ceux-ci font notamment émerger, parallèlement à un goût prononcé pour la visualisation de la variation des modes et leur établissement comme caractéristiques essentielles du royaume de France, un vif intérêt de Gaignières pour le lexique de l’habit et une réflexion sur les rapports entre le texte et l’image. En prenant en compte l’économie complexe d’une collection aujourd’hui dispersée entre différents lieux, il s’agit d’offrir des pistes pour reconsidérer la place de la philologie et de la gravure dans sa démarche de documentation des métamorphoses des apparences ainsi que les rôles octroyés à l’image et à l’écrit, mais aussi au dessin et à l’estampe, par ses successeurs dans la construction des savoirs sur les apparences vestimentaires.
(Re)mettre le passé à la mode : le « culte de l’authentique » dans la mode française (1880-1900)
Authors: Bass-Krueger Maude
Published: December 2023

Les collections du palais Galliera et du Musée des arts décoratifs (MAD) conservent plus d’une dizaine d’exemplaires de gilets et d’habits d’homme qui ont été transformés, coupés, retaillés, entre 1800 et 1900, pour être portés comme vêtements élégants par des femmes. Plus que de simples arcanes de la distinction bourgeoise, ces vêtements autrefois du dernier chic témoignent de l’évolution des connaissances sur le costume historique et l’histoire du costume, ainsi que de la participation active des femmes dans leur accumulation. L’idée qu’un vêtement pouvait être source de savoir matériel pour la science historique a lentement émergé au cours du siècle. La présente contribution montre, en s’appuyant sur une étude de cas, comment les vêtements retaillés et recoupés mais aussi une certaine connaissance de l’histoire de la mode – indispensable à la valorisation des mêmes vêtements – circulaient dans divers milieux féminins au cours des deux dernières décennies du xixe siècle. S’attachant en outre à la culture matérielle de l’historiographie de la mode en France, cet article a pour ambition de contribuer à l’extension de nos connaissances sur le développement des études de mode en France.
Commémoration et écriture de l’histoire dans la grande presse allemande à l’époque de Guillaume II : 1789 – 1813 – 1848
Authors: Alexandre Philippe
Published: December 2023

Les grands anniversaires tels que le centenaire de la Révolution française, de la Bataille des Nations (Leipzig, 16-19 octobre 1813), et le cinquantenaire de la Révolution de 1848 ont suscité des polémiques à propos de l’importance de ces événements ou périodes pour l’histoire européenne, mais aussi à propos du sens qu’ils pouvaient avoir pour l’écriture du roman national. Dans l’Allemagne de Guillaume II, ils étaient liés à des enjeux particuliers. Pour les tenants de l’ordre instauré en 1871, il s’agissait de proposer un récit de nature téléologique montrant la logique de l’histoire nationale depuis 1813, légitimant la fondation du Nouvel Empire, ses institutions et la dynastie détentrice de la dignité impériale. Affirmant rétablir la vérité, leurs détracteurs apportaient, quant à eux, des correctifs et mettaient en lumière des faits embarrassants. En s’appuyant sur ces trois exemples, l’étude qui suit se propose de montrer quel rôle ont joué les grands journaux allemands dans cette écriture de l’histoire liée à la commémoration, et qui était le fait d’un espace public critique dans des décennies qui peuvent être considérées comme un âge d’or de la presse d’opinion. Après une typologie montrant la diversité des formes d’articles à travers lesquels se développe la polémique, une analyse de contenu montrera, – en adoptant le schéma : causes, développements et conséquences des événements commémorés, – comment les dix grands quotidiens du corpus utilisé ici interprètent et écrivent l’histoire en fonction d’une idéologie et d’une ligne éditoriale. Il s’agit aussi, dans cette étude, de mettre en évidence les enjeux communs aux trois anniversaires (1889, 1898 et 1913) et propres à l’Allemagne impériale. Ces enjeux se définissent à travers un débat qui se cristallise, pour une bonne part, autour de trois grandes idées : la révolution, la constitution et la patrie. Le mérite collectif de cette presse est d’avoir contribué à une écriture plurielle du récit national, d’inciter à en avoir une approche critique, qui trouve sa place légitime entre les thèses des historiens de métier et les fables transmises par les manuels scolaires.
In memoriam Céline
Authors: Görke Maxim
Published: December 2023

Partant du constat que le nom de Louis-Ferdinand Céline est une référence récurrente dans l’œuvre de Rolf Dieter Brinkmann, l’article reprend cette piste intertextuelle jusqu’à présent mal explorée et démontre, à partir d’une lecture croisée de In der Grube et Voyage au bout de la nuit, ce que le premier texte doit au second. L’article se penche sur les genres littéraires revisités par les deux textes et plus particulièrement sur quelques motifs que l’un emprunte à l’autre. L’étude montre que l’influence de Céline sur l’écriture de Brinkmann va bien au-delà de ce qu la recherche avait montré jusque-là.
Verlustfreie Übersetzungen
Authors: Schilling Walter
Published: December 2023

Cet article est consacré aux idéogrammes d’Eugen Gomringer et à leurs traductions. Il montre qu’il n’y a pas de perte de signification entre les différentes versions en allemand, français, anglais et espagnol. Le fait que Gomringer y parvienne est analysé avant tout à l’aide des jeux médiatiques de Gomringer entre l’espace blanc, les lettres noires, l’oralité et l’écriture. L’auteur tente de démontrer que la réduction linguistique de Gomringer révèle la perspective d’une communication transnationale dans laquelle il n’est pas nécessaire de maîtriser toutes les normes linguistiques dominantes. Au lieu de cela, les lecteurs remplissent eux-mêmes les espaces vides et y découvrent le silence.
Sarah Kirsch, auteur d’ouvrages pour enfants
Authors: Weck Céline
Published: December 2023

Cette contribution se propose de mettre en lumière trois ouvrages de littérature enfantine écrits par Sarah Kirsch (1935-2013) au début de sa carrière poétique. Il s’agira d’une part de valoriser ces productions souvent jugées annexes, et d’autre part de révéler les techniques littéraires spécifiques de Sarah Kirsch, déjà à l’œuvre dans ces ouvrages précoces. On s’attachera d’abord à un exemple de littérature enfantine commandée par les instances littéraires de RDA (Zwischen Herbst und Winter) et très fortement influencée par les directives du réalisme socialiste, pour étudier ensuite une récriture à résonnance scientifique des Aventures d’Alice aux Pays des Merveilles de Carroll (Caroline im Wassertropfen). La dernière partie de cette contribution soulignera les techniques de simplification et de trivialisation du matériau littéraire populaire dont Sarah Kirsch fait largement usage, tant dans ses productions pour enfants que dans son œuvre poétique.
Die Gegenwärtigkeit des Picaros am Beispiel von Thomas Brussigs Wie es leuchtet
Authors: Llamas Ubieto Miriam
Published: December 2023

Cette étude traite de la configuration et des fonctions de la figure du picaro dans le roman Wie es leuchtet (2004) de Thomas Brussig. Cet opus magnum ordonne son hétérogénéité sociale et polyphonique autour de la figure centrale d’un jeune picaro, l’escroc Werner Schniedel. En s’appuyant sur l’analyse de cette figure, l’article examine les aspects du picaresque qui conservent leur attrait dans le monde contemporain, ainsi que les modifications nécessaires à son actualisation. Il se penche ensuite sur la liminalité propre au picaro, en l’occurrence sur sa position liminale entre les espaces (Est et Ouest) et les époques (RDA et période de la réunification après la chute du mur), dans un monde en ‘mutation’. À travers sa relation dialectique avec la société, le picaro révèle les modes de fonctionnement cachés et les formes de normalisation qu’elle adopte. Dès lors, la question se pose de savoir quels aspects du modèle picaresque correspondent à une société en transition dont le système, la normalisation et les valeurs vacillent.
Das Andere der „erdumspannenden Gesellschaft“
Authors: Hahn Torsten
Published: December 2023

La vision d’avenir du roman Berge Meere und Giganten (1924) commence par l’expansion mondiale d’une formation sociale qui s’efforce d’exporter son dispositif technique et sécuritaire jusque dans les régions les plus éloignées. Une résistance s’organise : le roman présente une multitude d’acteurs qui s’opposent à l’homogénéisation planétaire et à l’intégration dans des réseaux (par ex. de transport mondial). Dans ce contexte, je m’intéresse à la construction de l’altérité ou de l’altérité radicale. Le plus spectaculaire de ces acteurs est le désert, qui devient un pôle de résistance à la norme occidentale. L’article se penche sur les intertextes et les pré-textes qui aboutissent à la construction d’un ‘autre espace’, c’est-à-dire principalement les écrits géopolitiques et géobiographiques de l’époque.
Figurationen der Alterität in Alfred Döblins Reise in Polen
Authors: Lajarrige Jacques
Published: December 2023

À bien des égards, Voyage en Pologne est révélateur du rapport ambigu de Döblin à l’altérité politique et religieuse et d’une manière d’aborder le monde juif oriental qui, sous des aspects changeants, convoque de nombreuses images et idéologèmes antisémites, sans que le lecteur puisse toujours faire une distinction claire entre l’intention de l’auteur et l’intentionnalité du texte littéraire. Dans une perspective phénoménologique, cette contribution aborde les réflexions de Döblin sur les différences culturelles entre les Juifs de l’Ouest et de l’Est comme « confrontation à l’altérité » (B. Waldenfels) et comme tentative de renouer avec ses racines juives.
Kulturelle Alterität als Exilerfahrung
Authors: Becker Sabina
Published: December 2023

L’exil de Döblin aux USA est ambivalent et contradictoire : D’une part, il a avoué très tôt que son pays d’accueil n’était guère plus qu’un « pays d’asile en exil », d’autre part, il s’est impliqué dans la culture et le mode de vie américains avec curiosité et ouverture d’esprit. Il a conclu ses années californiennes avec une approbation inconditionnelle et une déclaration d’amour. Au regard de son rôle paradigmatique de représentant majeur du modernisme et de l’urbanisme littéraires, se pose la question de l’ouverture d’esprit de Döblin par rapport à l’acculturation en exil et, en même temps, à la dimension biographique de son expérience de l’altérité. Le positionnement interculturel déterminé de Döblin en tant qu’auteur de l’époque moderne implique la question de savoir si et comment l’écriture interculturelle en exil peut être combinée avec l’ouverture à l’altérité de l’étranger. Sur la base de témoignages autobiographiques et de souvenirs, l’article éclaire les rencontres de Döblin avec et en Amérique, et, en outre, son expérience d’exil sous les aspects de l’urbanisme et du modernisme.
Do sonho da redução da pobreza à realidade dos baixos resultados: uma análise do Banco Mundial no Estado do Pará
Authors: Cordovil Brenda , Ravena Nirvia , Cordovil Tereza
Published: December 2023

Este artigo objetiva analisar o Programa Pará Rural, especificamente o componente Investimento produtivo, à luz das teorias de governança e capacidade estatal. O alinhamento do arcabouço teórico e as especificidades do Programa estudado culminaram em um quadro de análise que aponta para a capacidade técnico-administrativa, autonomia política e a relação entre múltiplos atores como os pontos focais do estudo.  Buscou-se promover uma reflexão sobre a capacidade dos Estados em articular e implementar políticas para o meio rural, a partir de ações cofinanciadas por agências internacionais, no caso o Banco Mundial. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa e objetivo exploratório, a partir da análise de conteúdo com o auxílio do software NVIVO. A pesquisa concluiu que, no Pará Rural, problemas relacionados a alta interferência política, somados a pouca capacidade técnica e administrativa, geraram resultados aquém do esperado. Além disso, a estrutura de governança não foi capaz de estabelecer parcerias que, de fato, promovessem o desenvolvimento e aperfeiçoassem as capacidades institucionais, políticas e técnico- administrativas. Por fim, as variações cambiais oriundas de um empréstimo em dólar tornaram a dívida aproximadamente três vezes maior do que o valor gasto com o projeto.
Deterministic Stress Intensity Factor of a Railway Axle under Adverse Running Condition
Authors: Nwe Theingi , Pimsarn Monsak
Published: December 2023

Although railway axles are a crucial part of railway vehicles, they are susceptible to long-term failure because of repeated loads. The aim of this research is to investigate the stress intensity factor (SIF) of a surface elliptical crack on a high-speed railway axle under various operating conditions. The study employs numerical analysis to explore the impact of press-fitting, rotary bending, stable and adverse running conditions on the SIF solutions. The main findings demonstrate that adverse running conditions, such as the press-fitting force, asymmetric vehicle weight, lateral force and wheel-rail contact force, can significantly increase the SIF values and result in axle failure. The press-fitting effect and rotary bending also have a significant impact on the SIF values, highlighting their importance in the railway axle design and analysis. The outcome of this research emphasizes the significance of accurately estimating SIF values to ensure the safe and reliable performance of railway axles in adverse operating conditions.
Electrochemical Performances of PtCrCo Alloy/Nitrogen-Doped Activated Carbon for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst
Authors: Sutarsis Sutarsis , Hidayatullah Syarief , Purniawan Agung , Pradesar Yusuf , Halim Jennita
Published: December 2023

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell is a promising green energy conversion machine. However, some drawbacks, such as Pt corrosion on the cathode side, the high price of Pt, Nafion membrane, and the need for the high precision assembly process, limit their commercialization. In this study, PtCrCo alloy which is supported by nitrogen-doped activated carbon was synthesized by facile method to increase electrochemical performance as a cathode catalyst and reduce Pt catalyst usage. Nitrogen-doped Activated Carbon/PtCrCo/Nitrogen-doped Carbon (NAC/PtCrCo/N) catalyst was investigated to analyze the effect of increasing the composition of nitrogen-doped activated carbon in the synthesis process on the morphology and electrochemical performances of the catalyst. Polyaniline (PANI) as Nitrogen precursor was added to Activated Carbon (AC) powder with ratio of AC to PANI; 1:0, 3:1, 1:1, 1:3, as called AC, NAC1, NAC2, and NAC3 respectively. The catalyst synthesis process is carried out with the four activated carbon supports. Material characterizations were carried out using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Cyclic Voltametry (CV), and Linear Sweep Voltametry (LSV). The XRD measurement shows that the addition of nitrogen doping tends to reduce the diffraction peak intensity of nitrogen-doped activated carbon compared to the pristine carbon. The doping also increases the surface area of the activated carbon as measured by the BET method. Nitrogen doping increases the conductivity and the addition of alloys can add better stability and catalytic activity for cyclic voltammetry results of the four catalysts cannot be calculated. The NAC3/Pt-Cr-Co/N electrocatalyst exhibited the highest initial potential at ~1 mAcm-2 of 0.997 V compared to the other four samples. On the other hand, AC/Pt-Cr-Co/N catalyst has the highest current density value of 22.156 mAcm-2.
Effect of Gamelan and progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Authors: Rahmawati Ira , Magfiroh Firda Ayu , Budiono Budiono , Sulastywati Sulastywati
Published: December 2023

Chronically elevated blood pressure was a prominent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The management of hypertension, especially in community settings, should combine pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. This study aimed to evaluate whether music-assisted progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) using Gamelan, Javanese classical music, could reduce blood pressure more effectively in hypertensive elderly individuals in Malang, Indonesia, than PMR alone. This study employed a pre-test and post-test study design with a control group. Fifty-eight respondents were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 31) and the control group (n = 27). Three respondents in the control group did not complete the study; thus, they were excluded from the analysis. The intervention group was trained and guided to perform PMR while listening to Gamelan. Meanwhile, the control group only received PMR. The intervention was conducted twice a week for 20 minutes for eight weeks. Dependent variables in this study were systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which were measured using an aneroid sphygmomanometer. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and Mann-Whitney test. We found a significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in both groups. A Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a significant difference in the reduction of systolic blood pressure in the intervention group compared to the control group (p = 0.000). Meanwhile, the independent t-test showed that the diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group reduced more significantly than that in the control group. The efficacy of Gamelan-assisted PMR in significantly reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure showcases the potential of such combined interventions in managing hypertension. We recommend Gamelan-assisted PMR as a complementary therapy for the elderly with primary hypertension.
Factors associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms among Indonesian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Sarfika Rika , Saifudin I Made Moh. Yanuar , Malini Hema , Putri Dewi Eka , Wicaksana Anggi Lukman , Mahathir Mahathir , Novrianda Dwi
Published: December 2023

Despite the conclusion of the pandemic, addressing mental health concerns during disasters remains crucial. Examining the impact of mental health issues in such contexts yields valuable insights for preventing future crises. This study aimed to examine the factors linked to anxiety and depression symptoms among Indonesian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional study. The study utilized an online survey collected from 738 participants from 34 provinces in Indonesia. The participants were asked to provide information on their demographics, social media exposure, self-rated health, GAD-7 scores, and the WHO-5 well-being index. The associations between participant characteristics and depression and anxiety were investigated using independent t-tests, ANOVA tests, and ordinal logistic regression. The majority of the participants were late adolescents, aged 18-21 years old (95%), and female (79.1%). Factors such as gender, self-rated health, and social media exposure were significantly associated with depression and anxiety among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Male adolescents had a higher risk of depression (OR=0.657, 95% CI=0.476-0.908), while infrequent social media exposure was linked to lower anxiety levels (OR=0.401, 95% CI=0.190-0.847). The study revealed that younger age, female sex, suspected COVID-19 infection, and excessive social media exposure were associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety. To manage depression and anxiety during and after pandemics, it is crucial to provide valid and reliable information and healthcare services, foster social connections, and create supportive environments in households and workplaces.
Exploring the interplay of phytohormones and polyamines in drought-stressed Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) leaves
Authors: Alsharafa Khalid Y.
Published: December 2023

The study investigated prolonged drought stress effects on phytohormone and polyamine levels in cress (Lepidium sativum L.) leaves, elucidating plant responses to harsh environments. Phytohormones, 12-oxophytodienoic acid (OPDA), Jasmonic acid (JA), Jasmonyl-Isoleucine (JA-Ile), Abscisic acid (ABA), and salicylic acid (SA) increased, especially ABA that rose consistently. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) responded akin to ABA and SA. Cytokinins such as zeatin (ZT) and isopentenyl adenine (iP) diversified drought tolerance, ZT fell sharply, and iP remained stable. Gibberellic acid (GA3) declined, while brassinolide (BL) surged with prolonged drought. Polyamines reduced, indicating sensitivity to severe drought. Findings uncovered intricate regulatory mechanisms for plant adaptation to water scarcity. Interaction of OPDA, JA, JA-Ile, ABA, SA, IAA, ZT, iP, GA3, BL, and polyamines contributes to drought coping and physiological balance. Insights into cress leaf response and drought tolerance mechanisms contribute significantly to plant drought adaptation understanding.
Strix aluco’s scavenging observation on Myocastor coypus in Italy
Authors: Meggiorini Davide
Published: December 2023

Documentation of cases of scavenging by Tawny Owl Strix aluco on coypu Myocastor coypus in Italy; highlighting this particular type of feeding behaviour by the species
Successful December nesting of a pair of White-throated Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) in Northeast Italy: the earliest ever in Europe
Authors: Peruzzo Jessica , Vicariotto Marco
Published: December 2023

A remarkably early nesting of a pair of White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) in December 2021 in northeastern Italy is reported and discussed by considering factors that may have influenced the breeding onset.
Breeding Bird Atlas of Ukraine
Authors: Ferlini Flavio
Published: December 2023

In November 2022 the Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Birds published the Ukrainian Breeding Bird Atlas.
Update on successful nesting of bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in the Lanzo Valleys, Piedmont region (NW Italy)
Authors: Chiereghin Maurizio , Prezzi Alessandro , Sartirana Fabiano
Published: December 2023

Since the first successful nesting of bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in the Piedmont region, which took place in the Lanzo Valleys in the province of Turin during the 2018-2019 breeding season, with the fledging of the juvenile named “Belavrì” (W288), three other juveniles fledged in the following years at the same nesting site: “Maurich” (W365), “Chateaux” (W413) and “Eolo” (W490). Thus, the number of successful breedings in this area increased to 4 from the beginning of the international reintroduction project and we note the exceptional young age of the female during the first recorded breeding (4cy).
Breeding ecology, helpers presence, habitat use and trophic activity of the Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla: five years of study in Central Adriatic Italy
Authors: Pantalone Marco , Bai Simone Ottorino
Published: December 2023

The Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla is a migrant bird, considered of conservation concern, but poorly studied in Italy about his breeding ecology and habitat use. In this work, we aimed to study both of these components in the airfield of Fano (Central Italy, Marches, Pesaro-Urbino province). The study, relating to the 2018-2022 reproductive seasons, describes the nesting habitat used by the species, providing also data about the plants on which the species feed on. We hypothsized the importance of the choice of fenced areas for the less predation and we highlighted the presences of young helpers in the feeding of the second brood. Furthermore, we observed the formation of crèches for the young fledglings, controlled by some adult males. It’s confirmed here a semi-colonial condition that leading to the formation of extra-family groups before migration. The study area turns out to be the main reproductive colony of the species in the Marches region, with an average density of 1.5 pairs per 10 ha (maximum 2.4), one of the best know in central Italy.
Re-evaluation of the Mesozoic–Cenozoic biostratigraphy of the Laurentian Subbasin of the Scotian Basin, offshore eastern Canada
Authors: Weston Janice F. , MacRae R. Andrew , Ascoli Piero , Cooper M. Kevin E. , Fensome Robert A. , Shaw David , Williams Graham L.
Published: December 2023

We use new and existing nannofossil, palynological, and microfossil biostratigraphic data in conjunction with lithologic and geophysical logs from four wells to establish a series of sequence-stratigraphic events in the Mesozoic–Cenozoic of the Laurentian Subbasin of offshore Newfoundland, eastern Canada. Well biostratigraphic events are integrated with reflection seismic in the area to correlate regional seismic stratigraphic surfaces. The four wells are: Bandol-1, Emerillon C-56, East Wolverine G-37, and Heron H-73. We extend the event stratigraphic scheme previously developed for the Scotian Margin, offshore Nova Scotia, into new areas to the east along the southern Grand Banks, where we recognize four new well-log sequence stratigraphic events, and we modify the definition of a previously recognized regional surface. The new and modified regional surfaces are the Early Albian Unconformity, the Late Bathonian Maximum Flooding Surface (MFS), the Late Bajocian MFS (renamed from Bathonian/Bajocian MFS), the ?Bajocian/Toarcian Unconformity, and the Late Pliensbachian MFS. We recognize the "Avalon Unconformity" and "Base-Tertiary Unconformity" of previous studies as amalgamations of multiple smaller-scale unconformities and refine their age in the studied wells. A major improvement over our earlier Scotian Margin event schemes is the extension of the event stratigraphy into the Early Jurassic using a suite of marine biostratigraphic markers. We compare the Early Jurassic event scheme to Deep Sea Drilling Project Site 547B on the conjugate Moroccan Margin to better constrain potential source rock intervals and the early history of the central Atlantic Ocean.
Turismo y cine de autor. Almodóvar impulsor de la imagen de España en Francia
Authors: Nieto-Ferrando Jorge , Lozano-Aguilar Arturo , Gómez-Morales Beatriz
Published: December 2023

RESUMEN
Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es analizar cómo el cine de Pedro Almodóvar influye en la imagen percibida de España por los espectadores franceses a partir de los contenidos de sus películas, la diversidad de las audiencias y el grado de implicación de los espectadores. Metodología: Se recurre a veinte entrevistas en profundidad a espectadores franceses con un conocimiento alto del cine de Almodóvar. Las preguntas surgen de los estudios sobre persuasión narrativa, turismo inducido por la ficción audiovisual e imagen de los destinos turísticos Resultados: A pesar de que todos los testimonios tienen un amplio conocimiento del cine de Almodóvar, hay diferencias entre los tipos de espectadores en función de la familiaridad con España, el grado de consumo e implicación. Discusión: Relaciona los resultados con los hallazgos de la investigación previa sobre los efectos de la ficción audiovisual en la imagen de los destinos. Puede apreciarse un alto grado de correspondencia entre imagen proyectada por las películas y la percibida por los espectadores, la importancia de la familiaridad con el país, la relativa incidencia de los estereotipos proyectados pro su cine o su incapacidad para convertir lugares concretos en iconos. Conclusiones: El estudio demuestra que hay un vínculo ineludible entre representación, tipo de audiencia, recepción y efecto en la imagen. El alto grado de coincidencia entre la imagen proyectada por el cine de Almodóvar y la percibida por los espectadores está relacionada con su implicación con las películas y su familiaridad con España.
Establishment of models to predict factors influencing periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Xu Hong-Miao , Shen Xuan-Jiang , Liu Jia
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with periodontitis. Currently, there are few studies proposing predictive models for periodontitis in patients with T2DM.

AIM

To determine the factors influencing periodontitis in patients with T2DM by constructing logistic regression and random forest models.

METHODS

In this a retrospective study, 300 patients with T2DM who were hospitalized at the First People’s Hospital of Wenling from January 2022 to June 2022 were selected for inclusion, and their data were collected from hospital records. We used logistic regression to analyze factors associated with periodontitis in patients with T2DM, and random forest and logistic regression prediction models were established. The prediction efficiency of the models was compared using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC).

RESULTS

Of 300 patients with T2DM, 224 had periodontitis, with an incidence of 74.67%. Logistic regression analysis showed that age [odds ratio (OR) = 1.047, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.017-1.078], teeth brushing frequency (OR = 4.303, 95%CI: 2.154-8.599), education level (OR = 0.528, 95%CI: 0.348-0.800), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (OR = 2.545, 95%CI: 1.770-3.661), total cholesterol (TC) (OR = 2.872, 95%CI: 1.725-4.781), and triglyceride (TG) (OR = 3.306, 95%CI: 1.019-10.723) influenced the occurrence of periodontitis (P < 0.05). The random forest model showed that the most influential variable was HbA1c followed by age, TC, TG, education level, brushing frequency, and sex. Comparison of the prediction effects of the two models showed that in the training dataset, the AUC of the random forest model was higher than that of the logistic regression model (AUC = 1.000 vs AUC = 0.851; P < 0.05). In the validation dataset, there was no significant difference in AUC between the random forest and logistic regression models (AUC = 0.946 vs AUC = 0.915; P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Both random forest and logistic regression models have good predictive value and can accurately predict the risk of periodontitis in patients with T2DM.
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 10 caused by an Ala2Thr mutation of INS: A case report
Authors: Chen Huan , Fei Si-Jia , Deng Ming-Qun , Chen Xin-Da , Wang Wei-Hao , Guo Li-Xin , Pan Qi
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young 10 caused by the c.4G>A (p.Ala2Thr) mutation is extremely rare, with only two reported studies to date. Herein, we report another case that differs from previous cases in phenotype.

CASE SUMMARY

The proband developed diabetes at the age of 27 years, despite having a normal body mass index (BMI). She exhibited partial impairment of islet function, tested positive for islet antibodies, and required high doses of insulin. Her sister also carried the c.4G>A (p.Ala2Thr) mutation, and their mother was strongly suspected to carry the mutated gene. Her sister developed diabetes around 40 years of age and required high doses of insulin, while the mother was diagnosed in her 20s and was managed with oral hypoglycemic agents; neither of them were obese.

CONCLUSION

p.Ala2Thr mutation carriers often experience relatively later onset and normal BMI. Treatment regimens vary between individuals.
The four-way approach of tourism students towards a post–Covid-19 world and the future of tourism
Authors: Fattah Ahmed Abdel , Wang Luyang
Published: December 2023

This study explores current tertiary tourism students’ post-pandemic career strategies and their visions towards Egypt’s post–Covid-19 tourism future. The data were collected through 29 semi-structured in-depth interviews with 29 students majoring in tourism management at the University of Alexandria, Egypt. Findings demonstrate that in order to adapt to the tourism workforce in post–Covid-19 Egypt, students adopted a four-way approach: a dual temporal perspective, individual agency, parental support and active imagination of lifelong careers and reimagining the future of Egypt’s tourism in the post-pandemic era. The four approaches are conceptualized in relation to participants’ strategies and concerns towards future career paths and the Egyptian tourism industry in the post-viral world. In this regard, students’ perceptions can guide policymakers, hotel professionals and government agencies to develop post-pandemic strategies and programs to meet the changing needs and expectations of post-pandemic tourists, as well as students. Finally, the study indicates avenues for future research directions related to the findings and limitations.
Immunity travel: voicing a visitor experience
Authors: Fusté-Forné Francesc
Published: December 2023

The search for experiences that improve our quality of life is pivotal in the new post-pandemic tourism system. Transformative experiences do not only foster linkages between nature and people but also engage tourists with the physical and human values attached to the local environment. Transformative tourism is a path towards the communication of lifestyles that benefit our physical and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on an autoethnography study method, this paper narrates a retreat experienced by the researcher at a World Heritage site located in a bucolic region of La Rioja in northern Spain. Results reveal the relationship between guest and hosts, and the impressions of the accommodation, the environment and the food. Implications are described to further advance the understanding of ‘immunity travel’ as a transformative experience.
Effects of urbanization on the diversity of testate amoebae (Protist, Rhizopoda) in a stream of the southwestern Amazon basin (Igarapé São Francisco in Acre state, Brazil)
Authors: Gonçalves Araujo Ronnilda Maria , Sampaio Cabral Guilherme , Corrêa Fabiano , Ghidini André Ricardo
Published: December 2023

We investigated the diversity of testate amoebae in an urban stream located within the Igarapé São Francisco Environmental Protection Area in Acre, northern Brazil, during the dry season, and evaluated the factors mediating the structure of this protist community. We collected 108 water samples for the analysis of the testate amoeba community and the limnological variables at six sampling points on the stream, between July and September 2018. We used a Redundancy Analysis (RDA) to verify the influence of environmental variables on the protist community. We recorded 76 species of testate amoebae from eight families, with most records from the families Difflugiidae, Arcellidae, Centropydae and Netzeliidae. More than half (49) of the species were recorded in Acre for the first time. The abundance of the amoebae of the family Trigonopiridae was regulated by the dissolved oxygen concentrations and the pH, while that of the Netzeliidae, Dif-flugiidae and Lesquereusidae was influenced by the pH, chloride concentrations, and the depth and transparency of the water. In the case of the family Arcellidae, abundance was determined by the turbidity and transparency of the water and the nitrate concentrations, while that of Centropyxis sp. was associated with the concentrations of thermotolerant coliforms. These findings indicate that, while the São Francisco stream is subject to anthropogenic impacts, it still presents adequate conditions for these organisms in some of its stretches. The abundance of these amoebae was influenced primarily by the productivity of the system, as indicated by the high protist densities recorded in the areas in which primary productivity was highest. These findings support the use of these protists in studies that investigate the most appropriate indicator organisms that respond to anthropogenic impacts and shifts in environmental quality.The results of the present study demonstrated the importance of this aquatic ecosystem for the biodiversity of the study area, and the need to further expand our knowledge on the adaptations and interactions of the aquatic communities of the Amazon region.
Knowledge and attitudes of Polish prosecutors and general Polish population in regard to post-mortem computed tomography in 2019
Authors: Prokopowicz Victoria , Borowska-Solonynko Aleksandra , Brzozowska Małgorzata , Chamier-Gliszczyńska Aleksandra
Published: December 2023

Post-mortem computer tomography (PMCT) is an imaging technique that is gaining popularity both worldwide and in Poland. It provides certain benefits in death investigation that a conventional autopsy is not able to, however, it has significant limitations. As PMCT and post-mortem computed angiography (PMCTA) continue to develop in this country, it is critical to become aware what people know and think about these imaging techniques, especially the prosecutors who officially order such examinations to be performed. In 2019, two concurrent surveys were administered to Polish prosecutors and general Polish population, respectively, regarding their current knowledge and opinions on PMCT. The results were collected both online and on paper, and then subjected to analysis. In total, 92 prosecutors and 227 non-prosecutors responded to the survey. The present authors observed that while prosecutors were more likely to have heard of this examination than the general public, their knowledge was often inadequate or incorrect. Conventional autopsy was still held as the gold standard in death investigation. However, a good popular sentiment towards PMCT was shown, and a desire to learn more about it – not just among prosecutors, but among the general public as well. The present authors’ recommendation is that more courses and training should be organised for Polish prosecutors to compensate this knowledge gap.
Low-level point heteroplasmy detection in human mitogenomes amplified with different polymerases and sequenced on MiSeq FGx platform
Authors: Skonieczna Katarzyna , Ciesielka Marzanna , Teresiński Grzegorz , Grzybowski Tomasz
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Massively parallel sequencing of mitogenomes usually requires prior amplification. The PCR step may influence the quality of the data obtained, especially when low-level heteroplasmy detection is applied.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the reliability of two different DNA polymerases in detecting homoplasmic and heteroplasmic substitutions in human mitogenomes.

Materials and Methods: Mitogenomes of five samples were amplified with Long PCR Enzyme Mix from Fermentas or TaKaRa LA Taq DNA Polymerase from TaKaRa. Then, NexteraTM XT DNA libraries were sequenced on MiSeq FGx platform (Illumina). mtDNA substitutions were called for alternative variants above the 1% level.

Results: All homoplasmic substitutions detected in amplicons generated with polymerases studied here and sequenced on MiSeq FGx system were consistently identified as homoplasmies with alternative sequencing methods. TaKaRa LA Taq DNA Polymerase was found to be less accurate in low-level heteroplasmy detection than Long PCR Enzyme Mix enzyme as more false negative and false positive results were observed for minority variants called above the 1% level. Nevertheless, both PCR systems studied can be successfully used to detect authentic mtDNA substitutions, for which minority variants exceed the 3.61% level assuming at least 10,000x coverage and sequencing Nextera XT DNA libraries on MiSeq FGx machine.

Conclusions: The accuracy and sensitivity of point heteroplasmy detection with the MiSeq FGx instrument varies on polymerase used for mtDNA amplification. Therefore, it is recommended to validate the laboratory protocols used for mtDNA substitution detection prior to their implementation for the forensic or medical genetics purposes.

Conflicts of interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest
Zasada lustra w ocenie zagrożeń hybrydowych płynących z Rosji i Białorusi
Authors: Dyner Anna Maria
Published: December 2023

W artykule autorka opisuje, w jaki sposób stosowaną w psychologii zasadę lustra, polegającą na odnajdywaniu w innych ludziach cech, które jednostka usiłuje wyprzeć, można wykorzystać do typowania potencjalnych zagrożeń ze strony Rosji i Białorusi. Wysuwa hipotezę, że dzięki analizie największych zagrożeń wymienianych przez te państwa, m.in. w dokumentach strategicznych, można wnioskować, zgodnie z zasadą lustra, w jakich sferach będą one najaktywniej prowadzić wrogie działania wobec członków NATO. Wskazuje m.in. działania hybrydowe, które Rosja i współpracująca z nią Białoruś mogą podjąć względem państw zachodnich, jednak bez do-głębnej analizy tych zagadnień. Tym samym artykuł nie wyczerpuje tematu, a jedynie stanowi próbę zasygnalizowania jednej z metod analizy zagrożeń płynących z Rosji i Białorusi.

The mirror principle in assessing hybrid threats emanating from Russia and Belarus: In this article, the author describes how the mirror principle used in psychology, which is based on finding in other people traits that an individual tries to suppress, can be used to identify potential threats from Russia and Belarus. She puts forward the hypothesis that by analysing the greatest threats mentioned by these countries, e.g. in strategic documents, it is possible to deduce, according to the principle of the mirror, in which spheres they will most actively conduct hostile actions against NATO members. Among other things, the hybrid actions that Russia and cooperating Belarus may take against Western states are indicated, but without an in-depth analysis of these issues. Thus, the article does not exhaust the topic, but merely attempts to signal one method of analysing the threats emanating from Russia and Belarus.
Metody działania rosyjskich służb specjalnych w świetle afery Olega Kulinicza
Authors: Świerczek Marek
Published: December 2023

Autor dokonuje analizy przypadku zatrzymania oficera Służby Bezpieczeństwa Ukrainy Olega Kulinicza pod zarzutem szpiegostwa na rzecz Federalnej Służby Bezpieczeństwa Federacji Rosyjskiej. Na podstawie analizy zadań stawianych temu rosyjskiemu agentowi dochodzi do wniosku, że sposób działania rosyjskiego kontrwywiadu diametralnie różni się od metod zachodnich służb. Główną różnicą jest przeniesienie środka ciężkości działań operacyjnych z pracy rozpoznawczo-informacyjnej na próby agenturalnego przejęcia kontroli nad instytucjami przeciwnika, głównie cywilnymi i wojskowymi służbami specjalnymi, oraz na realizację infiltracji wywiadowczej przez ludzi dysponujących tym samym habitusem co kandydaci do werbunku. Korzystając z dorobku psychologii po-znawczej oraz badań z zakresu historii najnowszej, autor udowadnia, że od ponad 100 lat rosyjskie służby wykorzystują i udoskonalają te metody.

Working methods of the Russian secret services in the light of the Oleg Kulinich case: The author analyses the case of the detention of Ukrainian Security Service officer Oleg Kulinich on suspicion of espionage for the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. On the basis of the analysis of the tasks posed to this Russian agent, he concludes that the modus operandi of Russian counterintelligence is diametrically opposed to the methods of Western services. The main difference is the shifting of the centre of gravity of operational activities from reconnaissance-information work to attempts at agentic seizure of control over enemy institutions, mainly civilian and military special services, and the realisation of intelligence infiltration by people with the same habitus as recruitment candidates. Drawing on the achievements of cognitive psychology and research in recent history, the author demonstrates that the Russian services have been using and refining these methods for more than 100 years.
The mirror principle in assessing hybrid threats emanating from Russia and Belarus
Authors: Dyner Anna Maria
Published: December 2023

In this article, the author describes how the mirror principle used in psychology, which is based on finding in other people traits that an individual tries to suppress, can be used to identify potential threats from Russia and Belarus. She puts forward the hypothesis that by analysing the greatest threats mentioned by these countries, e.g. in strategic documents, it is possible to deduce, according to the principle of the mirror, in which spheres they will most actively conduct hostile actions against NATO members. Among other things, the hybrid actions that Russia and cooperating Belarus may take against Western states are indicated, but without an in-depth analysis of these issues. Thus, the article does not exhaust the topic, but merely attempts to signal one method of analysing the threats emanating from Russia and Belarus.
Working methods of the Russian secret services in the light of the Oleg Kulinich case
Authors: Świerczek Marek
Published: December 2023

The author analyses the case of the detention of Ukrainian Security Service officer Oleg Kulinich on suspicion of espionage for the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. On the basis of the analysis of the tasks posed to this Russian agent, he concludes that the modus operandi of Russian counterintelligence is diametrically opposed to the methods of Western services. The main difference is the shifting of the centre of gravity of operational activities from reconnaissance-information work to attempts at agentic seizure of control over enemy institutions, mainly civilian and military special services, and the realisation of intelligence infiltration by people with the same habitus as recruitment candidates. Drawing on the achievements of cognitive psychology and research in recent history, the author demonstrates that the Russian services have been using and refining these methods for more than 100 years.