bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘And He Transformed Their Temple into a Church’: The Redefinition of Sacred Spaces in Libya in Late Antiquity
Authors: Sánchez Medina Esther
Published: June 2023

The aim of studying the context in which churches were built in honour of the Theotokos or dedicated to her in North Africa, as well as in the rest of the Empire, during the sixth century, is to gain a more thorough understanding of Justinian I’s political programme, the utility of unifying dogma and the religious conversion of dissident elements, such as pagans, Jews, Samaritans etc. These issues are addressed by analysing the spatial—principally architectural—and rhetorical superposition of Orthodox Christianity on the places of worship of other communities. It is held here that it is possible to demonstrate that this redefinition of space went a long way towards reinforcing the identity of provincial populations, especially in conflictive or border areas, which had to be secured within the territories that the Byzantine Empire had recently recovered so as to guarantee their political loyalty.
Global Warming Potential and Waste Handling of Pearl Farming in Ago Bay, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Authors: Pinka Dheanara , Matsubae Kazuyo
Published: June 2023

Pearl farming (PF) represents a significant portion of the world’s total aquaculture production and is a growing multibillion-dollar sector of mollusk aquaculture. However, PF in Mie Prefecture, Japan, has resulted in the deterioration of environmental conditions in Ago Bay, and its environmental impacts are yet to be evaluated using a life-cycle assessment (LCA). Thus, in this study, a cradle-to-gate LCA using 1 kg of pearl produced in Ago Bay was conducted. The key results showed that the global warming potential (GWP) was equivalent to 4.98 kg CO2, which is lower than the GWPs of metals, such as gold and silver, commonly used in jewelry production. Meanwhile, the waste handling of PF is progressing, with current efforts being focused on extracting calcium carbonate, exporting shell waste, and reducing plastic waste. These findings provide critical insights for achieving sustainable pearl production aquaculture.
Modelling Spectral Unmixing of Geological Mixtures: An Experimental Study Using Rock Samples
Authors: Sahoo Maitreya Mohan , Kalimuthu R. , PV Arun , Porwal Alok , Mathew Shibu K.
Published: June 2023

Spectral unmixing of geological mixtures, such as rocks, is a challenging inversion problem because of nonlinear interactions of light with the intimately mixed minerals at a microscopic scale. The fine-scale mixing of minerals in rocks limits the sensor’s ability to identify pure mineral endmembers and spectrally resolve these constituents within a given spatial resolution. In this study, we attempt to model the spectral unmixing of two rocks, namely, serpentinite and granite, by acquiring their hyperspectral images in a controlled environment, having uniform illumination, using a laboratory-based imaging spectroradiometer. The endmember spectra of each rock were identified by comparing a limited set of pure hyperspectral image pixels with the constituent minerals of the rocks based on their diagnostic spectral features. A series of spectral unmixing paradigms for explaining geological mixtures, including those ranging from simple physics-based light interaction models (linear, bilinear, and polynomial models) to classification-based models (support vector machines (SVMs) and half Siamese network (HSN)), were tested to estimate the fractional abundances of the endmembers at each pixel position of the image. The analysis of the results of the spectral unmixing algorithms using the ground truth abundance maps and actual mineralogical composition of the rock samples (estimated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis) indicate a better performance of the pure pixel-guided HSN model in comparison to the linear, bilinear, polynomial, and SVM-based unmixing approaches. The HSN-based approach yielded reduced errors of abundance estimation, image reconstruction, and mineralogical composition for serpentinite and granite. With its ability to train using limited pure pixels, the half-Siamese network model has a scope for spectrally unmixing rock samples of varying mineralogical composition and grain sizes. Hence, HSN-based approaches effectively address the modelling of nonlinear mixing in geological mixtures.
Preparation of Iron Oxalate from Iron Ore and Its Application in Photocatalytic Rhodamine B Degradation
Authors: Chuaicham Chitiphon , Shenoy Sulakshana , Trakulmututa Jirawat , Balakumar Vellaichamy , Santawaja Phatchada , Kudo Shinji , Sekar Karthikeyan , Sasaki Keiko
Published: June 2023

In this study, iron oxalate dihydrate (FOD-ore) was produced from iron ore by the process using oxalic acid to extract iron, followed by photo-reduction. Several techniques, such as X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Raman, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-Ray analysis (SEM-EDX), ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), were used to determine the physicochemical properties of the FOD-ore sample. To compare the photocatalytic activity of FOD-ore, commercial hematite (Fe2O3) was used as a precursor to creating iron oxalate (FOD). The FOD-ore was applied to the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RhB), a model organic pollutant in wastewater. Using the produced FOD-ore, we were able to degrade more than 85% of RhB within 90 min at a rate approximately 1.4 times higher than that with FOD. FOD-ore demonstrated greater light absorption than FOD, resulting in improved RhB degradation performance. Moreover, the enhanced separation and transport of photogenerated electron-hole pairs can be attributed to the increased photocatalytic RhB degradation rate of FOD-ore, confirmed by photoluminescence results. Therefore, FOD-ore can be utilized as a potential photocatalyst in the degradation process for other organic pollutants under light irradiation.
Purification of High-Purity Tin via Vertical Zone Refining
Authors: Wen Jiajun , Wu Meizhen , Peng Jubo , Zheng Hongxing
Published: June 2023

The present investigation delves into the potential of vertical zone refining as an effective purification technique for achieving high-purity tin (Sn) metal. The utilization of vertical zone refining offers distinct advantages over traditional horizontal zone refining, as it allows for enhanced control over the molten zone and solid–liquid interface, ultimately leading to superior impurity separation efficiency. The present study reveals that the solute partition coefficients (k0) of various impurity elements, such as Zn, Ag, Al, Mg, Ca, Ni, In, Co, Cu, As, Pb, Fe, and Bi, during the vertical zone refining process consistently demonstrate values below one. Notably, the partition coefficient of Sb deviates slightly from the others, being greater than one but approaching one. The authors achieve exceptional levels of purity in both the bottom and middle regions of the rod by subjecting the Sn melt to nine passes of vertical zone refining at a heating temperature of 405 °C and a downward pulling rate of 10 µm/s, resulting in purities exceeding 6N4. Furthermore, by evaluating the effective partition coefficients (keff), it was determined that impurity elements, such as Cu and Bi, closely approach their equilibrium partition coefficients, reaching values of approximately 0.492 and 0.327, respectively. To further enhance the purity of Sn metal and maximize product yield, we propose the utilization of electrolytic refining and vacuum distillation, with particular emphasis on the efficient separation of five specific elements, including Cu, Fe, As, Pb, and Sb. By elucidating these findings, this study not only contributes valuable insights into the efficacy of vertical zone refining as a purification technique for high-purity tin metal, but also offers important recommendations for refining strategies and impurity element separation.
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic “Crisis” on Unaccompanied Minors Navigating US Removal Proceedings
Authors: Galli Chiara
Published: June 2023

Unaccompanied minors are among the most vulnerable undocumented immigrants facing removal proceedings in US immigration court. To avoid being sent back to violence and deprivation in their home countries, unaccompanied minors may apply for asylum or deportation relief for abandoned, abused, or neglected children. The COVID-19 pandemic represented a crisis for American society that also had key impacts on immigrants’ lives and their ability to interact with state systems to apply for legal status and claim rights. This paper asks: (1) How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect unaccompanied minors’ social vulnerabilities in the US?; and (2) How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the US immigration bureaucracy and the work of nonprofit advocates who broker unaccompanied minors’ interactions with these state systems? Findings show that the pandemic exacerbated unaccompanied minors’ social vulnerabilities, with especially adverse effects on indigenous youths, those in legal limbo, unrepresented youths, and those experiencing job loss. The pandemic also disrupted the US immigration bureaucracy and, consequently, the work of advocates who broker immigrants’ interactions with these systems, making it more difficult to interact with traumatized youths to obtain necessary information for their cases, meet strict deadlines, and identify their needs. This case study provides lessons on how states and civil society strategically manage a “crisis” and discusses the implications for immigrants’ rights and vulnerabilities.
Assessing the Effects of District-Level Segregation on Meritocratic Beliefs in Germany
Authors: Oetke Nicole , Norkus Maria , Goebel Jan
Published: June 2023

In recent years, researchers have grappled with the phenomenon that public demand for redistribution has not systematically increased in response to rising inequality. Meritocratic beliefs have been suggested as an explanation for this observation, because they can help legitimize inequalities. Past research has identified local-level inequality, segregation, or diversity as important factors for how these beliefs might be formed and maintained. Different theoretical approaches have been advanced and tested to determine the direction and extent of these effects, producing mixed results. We put these theories to the test by focusing on a country in which changes in the level of inequality have indeed been met with equal changes in justice perceptions: Germany. Furthermore, we broaden the scope by focusing on local segregation between different socioeconomic status groups, rather than income inequality. To do so, we utilize geocoded individual-level data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), microm data, and relevant geospatial indicators from the INKAR database. We find some indication that residential segregation of status groups and isolation of high status groups is associated with less support of meritocratic beliefs, contradicting previous work. Additionally, we find evidence of urban–rural differences in the effects of segregation.
Infiltration of CsPbI3:EuI2 Perovskites into TiO2 Spongy Layers Deposited by gig-lox Sputtering Processes
Authors: Spampinato Carlo , La Magna Paola , Valastro Salvatore , Smecca Emanuele , Arena Valentina , Bongiorno Corrado , Mannino Giovanni , Fazio Enza , Corsaro Carmelo , Neri Fortunato , Alberti Alessandra
Published: June 2023

Perovskite solar cells have become a popular alternative to traditional silicon solar cells due to their potential to provide high-efficiency, low-cost, and lightweight solar energy harvesting solutions. However, the multilayer architecture of perovskite solar cells demands careful investigation of the interaction and interfacing between the various layers, as they play a crucial role in determining the overall performance of the cell. In this context, the present work aims at analyzing the coupling between a spongy transparent electron-transporting layer (ETL) and perovskite in a formulation CsPbI3:EuI2. The ETL used in this work is a transparent mesoporous TiO2 layer called “gig-lox” (grazing incidence angle geometry–local oxidation), which has been optimized to boost the interfacing with the perovskite for achieving a highly interconnected blend of materials. The gig-lox TiO2 ETL shows a high surface wettability with respect to the perovskite solution, especially after pre-annealing at 500 °C, and this enables the perovskite material to deeply infiltrate throughout it. The surface wettability of the gig-lox TiO2 has been estimated by contact angle measurements, while the deep infiltration of the perovskite material has been demonstrated through X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analyses. Thanks to the achieved deep infiltration, the photo-generated charge injection from the perovskite into the mesoporous oxide is enhanced with respect to the use of a planar compact oxide, as shown by the photoluminescence measurements. The mainstay of the approach resides in the ETL that is deposited by a solvent-free sputtering method and is up-scalable for high industrial throughput.
Biogenic Fabrication of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles from Leptolyngbya sp. L-2 and Multiple In Vitro Pharmacogenetic Properties
Authors: Minhas Lubna Anjum , Kaleem Muhammad , Minhas Malik Abrar Hassan , Waqar Rooma , Al Farraj Dunia A. , Alsaigh Mona Abdullah , Badshah Hussain , Haris Muhammad , Mumtaz Abdul Samad
Published: June 2023

Metallic nanoparticles have received a significant amount of reflection over a period of time, attributed to their electronic, specific surface area, and surface atom properties. The biogenic synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) is demonstrated in this study. The green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) is acquiring considerable attention due to its environmental and economic superiorities over other methods. Leptolyngbya sp. L-2 extract was employed as a reducing agent, and iron chloride hexahydrate (FeCl3·6H2O) was used as a substrate for the biogenic synthesis of FeONPs. Different spectral methods were used for the characterization of the biosynthesized FeONPs, ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy gave a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak of FeONPs at 300 nm; Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis was conducted to identify the functional groups responsible for both the stability and synthesis of FeONPs. The morphology of the FeONPs was investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which shows a nearly spherical shape, and an X-ray diffraction (XRD) study demonstrated their crystalline nature with a calculated crystallinity size of 23 nm. The zeta potential (ZP) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements of FeONPs revealed values of −8.50 mV, suggesting appropriate physical stability. Comprehensive in-vitro pharmacogenetic properties revealed that FeONPs have significant therapeutic potential. FeONPs have been reported to have potential antibacterial and antifungal properties. Dose-dependent cytotoxic activity was shown against Leishmania tropica promastigotes (IC50: 10.73 µg/mL) and amastigotes (IC50: 16.98 µg/mL) using various concentrations of FeONPs. The cytotoxic potential was also investigated using brine shrimps, and their IC50 value was determined to be 34.19 µg/mL. FeONPs showed significant antioxidant results (DPPH: 54.7%, TRP: 49.2%, TAC: 44.5%), protein kinase (IC50: 96.23 µg/mL), and alpha amylase (IC50: 3745 µg/mL). The biosafety of FeONPs was validated by biocompatibility tests using macrophages (IC50: 918.1 µg/mL) and red blood cells (IC50: 2921 µg/mL). In conclusion, biogenic FeONPs have shown potential biomedical properties and should be the focus of more studies to increase their nano-pharmacological significance for biological applications.
The Venom Composition of the Snake Tribe Philodryadini: ‘Omic’ Techniques Reveal Intergeneric Variability among South American Racers
Authors: Tioyama Emilly Campos , Bayona-Serrano Juan David , Portes-Junior José A. , Nachtigall Pedro Gabriel , de Souza Vinicius Carius , Beraldo-Neto Emidio , Grazziotin Felipe Gobbi , Junqueira-de-Azevedo Inácio L. M. , Moura-da-Silva Ana Maria , Freitas-de-Sousa Luciana Aparecida
Published: June 2023

Snakes of the Philodryadini tribe are included in the Dipsadidae family, which is a diverse group of rear-fanged snakes widespread in different ecological conditions, including habitats and diet. However, little is known about the composition and effects of their venoms despite their relevance for understanding the evolution of these snakes or even their impact on the occasional cases of human envenoming. In this study, we integrated venom gland transcriptomics, venom proteomics and functional assays to characterize the venoms from eight species of the Philodryadini tribe, which includes the genus Philodryas, Chlorosoma and Xenoxybelis. The most abundant components identified in the venoms were snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs), cysteine-rich secretory proteins (CRISPs), C-type lectins (CTLs), snake endogenous matrix metalloproteinases type 9 (seMMP-9) and snake venom serinoproteinases (SVSPs). These protein families showed a variable expression profile in each genus. SVMPs were the most abundant components in Philodryas, while seMMP-9 and CRISPs were the most expressed in Chlorosoma and Xenoxybelis, respectively. Lineage-specific differences in venom composition were also observed among Philodryas species, whereas P. olfersii presented the highest amount of SVSPs and P. agassizii was the only species to express significant amounts of 3FTx. The variability observed in venom composition was confirmed by the venom functional assays. Philodryas species presented the highest SVMP activity, whereas Chlorosoma species showed higher levels of gelatin activity, which may correlate to the seMMP-9 enzymes. The variability observed in the composition of these venoms may be related to the tribe phylogeny and influenced by their diets. In the presented study, we expanded the set of venomics studies of the Philodryadini tribe, which paves new roads for further studies on the evolution and ecology of Dipsadidae snakes.
A Short Survey of Matter-Antimatter Evolution in the Primordial Universe
Authors: Rafelski Johann , Birrell Jeremiah , Steinmetz Andrew , Yang Cheng Tao
Published: June 2023

We offer a survey of the matter-antimatter evolution within the primordial Universe. While the origin of the tiny matter-antimatter asymmetry has remained one of the big questions in modern cosmology, antimatter itself has played a large role for much of the Universe’s early history. In our study of the evolution of the Universe we adopt the position of the standard model Lambda-CDM Universe implementing the known baryonic asymmetry. We present the composition of the Universe across its temperature history while emphasizing the epochs where antimatter content is essential to our understanding. Special topics we address include the heavy quarks in quark-gluon plasma (QGP), the creation of matter from QGP, the free-streaming of the neutrinos, the vanishing of the muons, the magnetism in the electron-positron cosmos, and a better understanding of the environment of the Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN) producing the light elements. We suggest but do not explore further that the methods used in exploring the early Universe may also provide new insights in the study of exotic stellar cores, magnetars, as well as gamma-ray burst (GRB) events. We describe future investigations required in pushing known physics to its extremes in the unique laboratory of the matter-antimatter early Universe.
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) Is Real: A Case Report
Authors: Mackenzie Laura Jane , Bousie Jaquelin Anne , Bushell Mary-Jessimine Ann , Newman Phillip
Published: June 2023

This study presents a case of SIRVA-induced adhesive capsulitis and the subsequent physiotherapy intervention. It details the patient’s journey using CARE guidelines. The main symptoms included persistent pain and a reduced range of motion for flexion, abduction, and internal and external rotation of the shoulder. Interventions included active and passive mobilisation via capsular stretching, and home exercise programs. At more than two years post-injury, the patient has ongoing pain, restricted shoulder movement, and disability. This highlights the importance of healthcare practitioners’ knowledge of SIRVA. Vaccinating practitioners should be aware of the mechanism of injury of SIRVA for preventing such injuries. First-contact practitioners should be aware of SIRVA-induced conditions to ensure timely and correct diagnosis and management of SIRVA-induced conditions.
Population Pharmacokinetics of Difloxacin in Crucian Carp (Carassius auratus) after a Single Oral Administration
Authors: Ma Kai-Li , Yang Fang , Zhang Mei , Chen Jun-Cheng , Duan Ming-Hui , Li Ze-En , Dai Yan , Liu Yue , Jin Yang-Guang , Yang Fan
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to investigate the population pharmacokinetics of difloxacin in crucian carp (Carassius auratus) orally provided a single dose of 20 mg/kg body weight (BW). To achieve this, fish were sampled at various intervals using a sparse sampling strategy, and plasma samples were analyzed using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Subsequently, naïve average data were analyzed using a non-compartmental method, and a population model was developed based on the nonlinear mixed effects approach. The covariate of BW and the relationship between covariances were sequentially incorporated into the population model. However, it was found that only covariance and not BW affected the population parameters. Therefore, the covariance model was taken as the final population model, which revealed that the typical values of the absorption rate constant (tvKa), apparent volume of distribution per bioavailability (tvV), and clearance rate per bioavailability (tvCl) were 1.18 1/h, 14.18 L/kg, and 0.20 L/h/kg, respectively. Based on the calculated free AUC/MIC values, the current oral dose of difloxacin (20 mg/kg BW) cannot generate adequate plasma concentrations to inhibit pathogens with MIC values above 0.83 μg/mL. Further study should be carried out to collect the pathogens from crucian carp and determine the MIC data of difloxacin against them. Pharmacodynamic experiments must also be further carried out to determine the optimal therapeutic dose for the treatment of Aeromonas hydrophila infection.
Overflow Capacity Prediction of Pumping Station Based on Data Drive
Authors: Guo Tiantian , Yan Jianzhuo , Chen Jianhui , Yu Yongchuan
Published: June 2023

In recent years, the information requirements of pumping stations have become higher and higher. The prediction of overflow capacity can provide important reference for flood carrying capacity, water resource scheduling and water safety. In order to improve the accuracy, stability and generalization ability of the model, a BiGRU–ARIMA data-driven method based on self-attention mechanism is proposed to predict the flow capacity of the pump station. Bidirectional gated recurrent unit (BiGRU), a variant of cyclic neural network (RNN), can not only deal with nonlinear components well, but also deal with the problem of insufficient dependence over long distances and has a simple structure. Autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) has the advantage of being sensitive to linear components. Firstly, the characteristics of the pre-processed pump station data are selected and screened through Pearson correlation coefficient and a self-attention mechanism. Then, a bi-directional gated recurrent unit (BiGRU) is used to process the nonlinear components of the data, and a dropout layer is added to avoid overfitting phenomena. We extract the linear features of the obtained error terms using the ARIMA model and use them as correction items to correct the prediction results of the BiGRU model. Finally, we obtain the prediction results of the overflow and water level. The variation characteristics of overdischarge are analyzed by the relation of flow and water level. In this paper, the actual production data of a Grade 9 pumping station of Miyun Reservoir is taken as an example to verify the validity of the model. Model performance is evaluated according to mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and linear regression correlation coefficient (R2). The experimental results show that, compared with the single ARIMAX, BiGRU model and BP neural network, the SA–BiGRU–ARIMA hybrid prediction model has a better prediction effect than other data-driven models.
iconoclasmo protestante
Authors: De Freitas Silva Guilherme , Benedito Leite Francisco
Published: June 2023

Neste artigo procuramos compreender o iconoclasmo protestante na primeira metade do século XVI e a teologia que deu sustentação à destruição de imagens religiosas. Para isto foi utilizado o método de revisão bibliográfica de fontes primárias e secundárias a fim de analisar o contexto religioso-teológico na Idade Média tardia e compreender as diferenças e semelhanças entre as teologias de Karlstadt, Lutero, Zuínglio e Calvino acerca das imagens. A hipótese inicial, de que alguns reformadores viam valor positivo nas imagens, confirmou-se. Por fim, concluiu-se que o iconoclasmo foi uma importante ferramenta política e religiosa que possibilitou a reforma em diversas cidades, porém contribuiu para o empobrecimento simbólico da religião e para a masculinização do sagrado.
Cassius Dion et les magistratures de la Républiqueromaine : le discours de Catulus contre la Rogatio Gabinia (36, 31-36)
Authors: Coudry Marianne
Published: June 2023

In book 36 of his Roman History, the Severan historian Cassius Dio devotes a large place to the lex Gabinia, which, in 67 BC, provided Pompey with an extraordinary imperium, in order to crush the overwhelming spreading of piracy in the Mediterranean sea. While dealing with the last contio before the vote, Dio inserts three speeches, the longest being Catulus’one, a vigorous and elaborate defence of the system of republican magistracies. This often neglected text, which reflects adequately the ideas of the optimates aroused against the dangers of such an imperium, is also an interesting piece of Dio’s own political reflection about the history of Rome’s successive regimes : in his opinion, the lex Gabinia was a turning point on the way to monarchy, and so had it to be presented to his readers.
L’appellation Caesaris (Uxor) dans les témoignages épigraphiques et littéraires sur Scribonia
Authors: Martina Gabriele
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the appellation Caesaris (uxor), “Caesar’s wife”, for Scribonia, attested in epigraphic and literary sources. Scribonia was married to Octavian, later Augustus, between 40 and 39 BC., and gave birth to Julia the Elder : the only biological child of Augustus. However, Octavian divorced from Scribonia the day his daughter was born, to remarry with Livia Drusilla, in 39 BC. This study suggests that Scribonia, even after the divorce from the future emperor Augustus and his remarriage with Livia Drusilla, would have continued to be referred to as “Caesar’s wife” in the funerary inscriptions of her slaves and freedmen and in an epigraph of her mother, Sentia. While in Tacitus and Suetonius Scribonia is mentioned as “the wife of Augustus” in accounts of the events dated several years after the short marriage between Scribonia and Octavian.
Le gouverneur et le juriste : l’inscription de Béryte en l’honneur du consulaire Appius Alexander
Authors: Aliquot Julien
Published: June 2023

L’inscription grecque de Beyrouth en l’honneur du consulaire Appius Alexander, gravée sur une base de statue conservée au Musée national de Beyrouth, a été étudiée récemment dans le cadre de la préparation du tome des Inscriptions grecques et latines de la Syrie (IGLS) consacré à la cité de Béryte. Elle n’est pas vraiment inédite, dans la mesure où sa teneur a été dévoilée dès 1978. Néanmoins, depuis cette date, elle est restée méconnue des chercheurs qui se sont intéressés au parcours d’Appius Alexander, peut-être parce que le magistrat a été classé à la suite des «gouverneurs de Phénicie au Bas Empire». Ce document est ici publié pour la première fois en détail. Tout en complétant notre connaissance des fastes provinciaux de la Syrie-Phénicie comme celle des juristes de l’Arabie romaine, il constitue selon toute vraisemblance le plus ancien témoignage épigraphique de l’enseignement du droit à Béryte au IIIe siècle.
Jupiter héliopolitain et Nemausus sur l’autel d’un citoyen de Beyrouth à la fontaine de Nîmes : la terre des ancêtres et son dieu éponyme
Authors: Christol Michel
Published: June 2023

Jupiter Heliopolitanus’ association to Nemausus in Nîmes, in the occasion of a vow made by a primipilus from Beirut, could result from the origin of the veterans who participated in the foundation of this Augustan colony. If the representation of the Syrian god on one side of the altar is obvious, those of a shield and a carnyx, which refer to the warlike past of Gaul, raise this question : how Nemausus, the eponymous god of the city, was represented ?
Un proconsul en Tripolitaine : Q. Manlius Ancharius Tarquitius Saturninus
Authors: Marmouri Khaled
Published: June 2023

Alors qu’il n’était connu jusque-là que par un seul document épigraphique de Lepcis Magna, le proconsulat africain de Q. Manlius Ancharius Tarquitius Saturninus est attesté par de nouveaux textes révisés provenant de Lepcis Magna et de Sabratha. Tout en permettant de revisiter la carrière et l’onomastique de ce gouverneur et de son légat L. Volumnius Memor Felix, ces inscriptions invitent à réfléchir sur la principale mission qui aurait justifié le déplacement de ces hauts administrateurs romains dans la région des Syrtes : la promotion municipale des deux cités au tout début de la censure de Vespasien.
P. Aelius Peregrinus Rogatus et le gouvernement de la province de Maurétanie césarienne
Authors: Kasdi Zheira
Published: June 2023

Amongst the equestrian career of P. Aelius Peregrinus Rogatus under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, his office of procurator ducenarius of Mauretania Caesariensis is especially well-known, through a profuse epigraphic documentation coming from this Roman province. The dossier has never been the subject of a comprehensive survey. Through its full re-examination, we propose to focus on the role of this equestrian officer in Mauretania Caesariensis. The documentation emphasizes the diverse aspects of his government and also provides a concrete testimony about provincial governors activity in general.
De la représentation du monde aux modèles précurseurs de la physique : fantômes dans la zone DP des enfants de 5-6 ans.
Authors: Tantaros Spyridon , Ravanis Konstantinos
Published: June 2023

Cet article est centrée à l’étude de la construction par les enfants de 5-6 ans des modèles précurseurs (Lemeignan et Weil-Barais, 1993) des phénomènes physiques différents et, plus spécialement de celui de la formation de l’ombre. On présente des exemples d’une stratégie utilisée par les enfants pour construire un modèle précurseur de l’ombre qu’on appelle «prédictionconstat- interprétation » et on va essayer de : a) démontrer que la construction de ce modèle pourrait représenter une étape dans leur développement cognitif, résultant de l’établissement de leur ZDP, b) critiquer l’utilisation ambiguë du concept de ZDP dans le cadre de la recherche effectuée en didactique des sciences physiques. L’évocation du concept ZDP sans une exactitude adaptée aux situations concrètes, construit une référence théorique fausse et impertinente pour la recherche en didactique, tandis que le concept du modèle précurseur paraît conduire vers un champ où la construction des connaissances en physique s’adapte au concept du ZDP.
Die Korrelation von Okkultismus und Psychoanalyse in der fantastischen Literatur der frühen Moderne
Authors: Wünsch Marianne
Published: June 2023

Die fantastische Literatur der Frühen Moderne steht in vielfältigen und intensiven Relationen mit den neuen Psychologien vor allem Freuds aber auch C. G. Jungs, worin sie sich von der nicht-fantastischen Literatur zunächst nicht unterscheidet. Im Unterschied zu dieser aber wird in den Selbstfindungs- und Initiationsgeschichten der Fantastik Unbewußtes/Innerpsychisches exteriorisiert, so daß metaphysische Größen der dargestellten Welt partiell oder total als Projektionen bzw. Emanationen der Psyche erscheinen. Wie in der Nicht-Fantastik sind auch hier Sexualität und Macht zentrale Werte, wobei im Idealfalle im narrativen Prozeß die Sexualität mit dem anderen Geschlecht durch die Einverleibung des anderen Geschlechtes, die manipulative Machtausübung über andere, durch die Macht über das eigene Selbst substituiert wird. Die Relativierung traditioneller Oppositionen – ,gut‘ vs ,böse‘, ,männlich‘ vs ,weiblich‘ – kann in der Fantastik bis zu deren gänzlicher Neutralisierung radikalisiert werden; und diese kann ideologisch durch die Konstruktion eines ,Übergottes‘ „jenseits von Gut und Böse“ repräsentiert werden.
Assessing Social Learning Outcomes Through Participatory Mind Mapping
Authors: Smith Justin , Dubois Bryce , Corwin Jason
Published: June 2023

This article presents a method for using mind mapping to assess social learning outcomes in collaborative environmental restoration and participatory natural resource management initiatives. Using mind mapping for preassessment and postassessment can reveal changes in individual and collective thinking about critical social and ecological issues. On the basis of results from four youth-based environmental restoration programs in Boulder, Colorado, and New York and Cattaraugus Territory, New York, we suggest that mind mapping can serve as an effective data collection strategy and as a method for analyzing cognitive change in environmental restoration programs and civic ecology more broadly.
Overcoming Language and Literacy Barriers: Using Student Response System Technology to Collect Quality Program Evaluation Data from Immigrant Participants
Authors: Walker Susan , Mao Dung
Published: June 2023

Student response system technology was employed for parenting education program evaluation data collection with Karen adults. The technology, with translation and use of an interpreter, provided an efficient and secure method that respected oral language and collective learning preferences and accommodated literacy needs. The method was popular with parents and staff, and provided reliable data, ensuring that participants were well represented in the evaluation results.
Food Safety Education for Students and Workers in School Gardens and University Farms
Authors: Dzubak John , Shaw Angela , Strohbehn Catherine , Naeve Linda
Published: June 2023

The number of school gardens and university farms is increasing in the United States. Produce grown in these venues is often sampled in the classroom or incorporated into the food chain. Food safety education for students and workers is needed to ensure that produce is safe. Two 1-hr food safety curricula were developed to inform K–12 students and university farm researchers and workers about good agricultural practices. The validated curricula include four or five short video modules, activities, instructor/facilitator lesson plans, knowledge assessment quizzes, and instructor manuals. Piloting results indicated that participants increased food safety knowledge after viewing these curricula.
Lights, Camera, AG-tion: Promoting Agricultural and Environmental Education on Camera
Authors: Fuhrman Nicholas
Published: June 2023

Viewing of online videos and television segments has become a popular and efficient way for Extension audiences to acquire information. This article describes a unique approach to teaching on camera that may help Extension educators communicate their messages with comfort and personality. The S.A.L.A.D. approach emphasizes using relevant teaching tools to decrease anxiety, implementing effective questioning as a natural segue to a deeper discussion in a follow-up segment, and sharing examples or case studies in the form of stories with characters. Extension educators should engage with local television outlets and their own web cameras to reach broader and more diverse audiences.
Making Evaluation Work for You: Ideas for Deriving Multiple Benefits from Evaluation
Authors: Jayaratne K. S. U.
Published: June 2023

Increased demand for accountability has forced Extension educators to evaluate their programs and document program impacts. Due to this situation, some Extension educators may view evaluation simply as the task, imposed on them by administrators, of collecting outcome and impact data for accountability. They do not perceive evaluation as a useful tool in Extension programming and, therefore, pay little or no attention to it. The purpose of this article is to describe how to integrate evaluation into Extension programming to gain all the benefits evaluation offers. These benefits include program improvement, monitoring, and marketing and Extension advocacy.
ANALISIS PRIORITAS KEPENTINGAN DALAM PENENTUAN SISTEM PERSENJATAAN PADA PTTA MALE
Authors: Zaldi Zaldiansyah , Yogaswara Y.H , Ruyat Yayat
Published: June 2023

Modernisasi sistem persenjataan diharap mampu mengantisipasi situasi pertahanan yang sangat kondisional dan fluktuatif, salah satunya melalui pengembangan wahana Pesawat Terbang Tanpa Awak Medium Altitude Long Endurance (PTTA MALE) dengan melengkapi sistem persenjataan untuk memperkuat sistem pertahanan nasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisa spesifikasi teknis sistem senjata yang memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna pada PTTA MALE. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan analisis penelitian menggunakan pendekatan Quality Function Deployment (QFD). Analisis dilakukan berdasarkan acuan nilai skala prioritas dari spesifikasi teknis dari user requirements. Hasil penelitian didapat skala prioritas dari persyaratan operasi dan spesifikasi teknis sistem senjata berdasarkan nilai Benchmark Performance (BP) yaitu beban senjata (84,31%), hulu ledak (80,39%), sistem pemandu (68,63%), sensor (68,63%), jarak target (68,63%), berbasis kemandirian (63,40%), jenis target (63,40%), dan jangkauan ledakan (49,02%).
Data Analytics im Rahmen der Strategieimplementierung
Authors: West Till Meier de , Gehrke Yannik , Wolff Michael
Published: June 2023

Die Fallstudie beschreibt, wie die Umsetzung einer Strategie mithilfe von Data-Analytics-Methoden unterstützt werden kann. Die Idee des Kooperationsprojekts zwischen der Siemens AG und der Universität Göttingen war es, mithilfe von Data Analytics empirische Erkenntnisse zur Wirksamkeit von strategischen Kernelementen wie Empowerment zu gewinnen und zugleich eine breite Einbindung von Führungskräften in den strategischen Diskurs zu erreichen. Die Fallstudie schildert die durchgeführten Aktivitäten und benötigten Fähigkeiten und liefert damit Ansatzpunkte, wie die Potenziale von Data Analytics im Kontext der Strategieimplementierung genutzt werden können.
Empathische Kommunikation im virtuellen Führungskontext
Authors: Tüxen Dana , Muss Caroline , Fürstenau Bärbel
Published: June 2023

Virtuelle Arbeitsmöglichkeiten werden auch in Zukunft Bestand haben und ausgeweitet werden. Damit bleibt virtuelle, empathische Führung weiterhin relevant. Führungskräfte nehmen in einer konkreten, virtuellen, empathischen Führungssituation zunächst die Rolle des aktiv Zuhörenden ein, um daraufhin gemeinsam mit dem Mitarbeitenden nach individuellen Lösungen zu suchen und diese umzusetzen. Dabei zeigt sich die Empathie der Führungskraft innerhalb eines Videocalls sowohl durch nonverbale Signale in Form von Mimik und Gestik als auch durch verbale Signale wie das Zusichern von Unterstützung. Besonders der Blickkontakt sowie eine offene Körperhaltung wird während einer solchen Situation von den Führungskräften als relevant eingestuft. Auslöser für empathisches Führen können private Situationen sowie die berufliche Situation eines Mitarbeitenden darstellen. Digitale Tools unterstützen vor allem schriftliches, empathisches Führungsverhalten. Positive Auswirkungen zeigen sich beispielsweise langfristig in der gestärkten Beziehung zwischen Führungskraft und Mitarbeitenden sowie dem potenziellen Leistungsanstieg eines Mitarbeitenden.
Implementation of an In-House Platform for Rapid Screening of SARS-CoV-2 Genome Variations
Authors: Zare Ashrafi Farzane , Mohseni Marzieh , Beheshtian Maryam , Fattahi Zohreh , Ghodratpour Fatemeh , Keshavarzi Fatemeh , Behravan Hanieh , Kalhor Marzieh , Jalalvand Khadijeh , Azad Maryam , Koshki Mahdieh , Jafarpour Ali , Ghaziasadi Azam , Abdollahi Alireza , Kiani Seyed Jalal , Ataei-Pirkooh Angila , Rezaei Azhar Iman , Bokharaei-Salim Farah , Haghshenas Mohammad Reza , Babamahmoodi Farhang , Mokhames Zakiye , Soleimani Alireza , Ziaee Masood , Javanmard Davod , Ghafari Shokouh , Ezani Akram , Ansari Moghaddam Alireza , Shahraki-Sanavi Fariba , Hashemi Shahri Seyed Mohammad , Azaran Azarakhsh , Yousefi Farid , Moattari Afagh , Moghadami Mohsen , Fakhim Hamed , Ataei Behrooz , Nasri Elahe , Poortahmasebi Vahdat , Varshochi Mojtaba , Mojtahedi Ali , Jalilian Farid , Khazeni Mohammad , Moradi Abdolvahab , Tabarraei Alijan , Piroozmand Ahmad , Yahyapour Yousef , Bayani Masoumeh , Aboofazeli Amir , Ghafari Parsa , Keramat Fariba , Tavakoli Mahsa , Jalali Tahmineh , Pouriayevali Mohammad Hassan , Salehi-Vaziri Mostafa , Khorram Khorshid Hamid Reza , Najafipour Reza , Malekzadeh Reza , Kahrizi Kimia , Jazayeri Seyed Mohammad , Najmabadi Hossein
Published: June 2023

Background: Global real-time monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants is crucial to controlling the COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose of this study was to set up a Sanger-based platform for massive SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking in laboratories in low-resource settings. Methods: We used nested RT-PCR assay, Sanger sequencing and lineage assignment for 930-bp of the SARS-CoV-2 spike gene, which harbors specific variants of concern (VOCs) mutations. We set up our platform by comparing its results with whole genome sequencing (WGS) data on 137 SARS-CoV-2 positive samples. Then, we applied it on 1028 samples from March-September 2021. Results: In total, 125 out of 137 samples showed 91.24% concordance in mutation detection. In lineage assignment, 123 out of 137 samples demonstrated 89.78% concordance, 65 of which were assigned as VOCs and showed 100% concordance. Of 1028 samples screened by our in-house method, 78 distinct mutations were detected. The most common mutations were: S:D614G (21.91%), S:P681R (12.19%), S:L452R (12.15%), S:T478K (12.15%), S:N501Y (8.91%), S:A570D (8.89%), S:P681H (8.89%), S:T716I (8.74%), S:L699I (3.50%) and S:S477N (0.28%). Of 1028 samples, 980 were attributed as VOCs, which include the Delta (B.1.617.2) and Alpha (B.1.1.7) variants. Conclusion: Our proposed in-house Sanger-based assay for SARS-CoV-2 lineage assignment is an accessible strategy in countries with poor infrastructure facilities. It can be applied in the rapid tracking of SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Determinants of Left Ventricular Systolic Function One Year after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Middle-Income Country
Authors: Heidari Moghadam Reza , Salehi Nahid , Mahmoudi Susan , Shojaei Lida , Nasiri Sirus , Siabani Soraya , Janjani Parisa , Rouzbahani Mohammad , Tadbiri Hooman , Nalini Mahdi
Published: June 2023

Background: Little is known about the predictors of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) —an important predictor of mortality— after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: In a prospective cohort study at Imam Ali hospital, Kermanshah, Iran, we enrolled consecutive ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients treated with primary PCI (2016-2018) and followed them up to one year. LVEF levels were measured by echocardiography, at baseline and one-year follow-up. Determinants of preserved/improved LVEF were assessed using multi-variable logistic regression models. Results: Of 803 patients (mean age 58.53±11.7 years, 20.5% women), baseline LVEF levels of ≤35% were reported in 44%, 35- 50% in 40%, and ≥50% in 16% of patients. The mean ± SD of LVEF increased from 38.13%±9.2% at baseline to 41.49%±9.5% at follow-up. LVEF was preserved/improved in 629 (78.3%) patients. Adjusted ORs (95% CIs) for predictors of preserved/improved LVEF showed positive associations with creatinine clearance, 1.01 (1.00-1.02) and adherence to clopidogrel, 2.01 (1.33-3.02); and inverse associations with history of myocardial infarction (MI), 0.44 (0.25-0.78); creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), 0.997 (0.996- 0.999); door-balloon time (3rd vs. 1st tertile), 0.62 (0.39-0.98); number of diseased vessels (2 and 3 vs. 1: 0.63 (0.41-0.99) and 0.58 (0.36-0.93), respectively); and baseline LVEF (35-50% and ≥50% vs. ≤35%: 0.45 (0.28-0.71) and 0.19 (0.11-0.34), respectively). Conclusion: Adherence to clopidogrel, short door-balloon time, high creatinine clearance, and lower baseline LVEF were associated with preserved/improved LVEF, while history of MI, high CK-MB, and multi-vessel disease were predictors of reduced LVEF. Long-term drug adherence should be considered for LVEF improvement in low- and middle-income countries.
Prevalence of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Iranian Patients with Infertility
Authors: Abbaspour Saima , Isazadeh Alireza , Heidari Matin , Heidari Masoud , Hajazimian Saba , Soleyman-Nejad Morteza , Taskhiri Mohammad Hossein , Bolhassani Manzar , Ebrahimi Amir Hossein , Keshavarz Parvaneh , Shiri Zahra , Heidari Mansour
Published: June 2023

Background: The numerical and structural abnormalities of chromosomes are the most common cause of infertility. Here, we evaluated the prevalence and types of chromosomal abnormalities in Iranian infertile patients. Methods: We enrolled 1750 couples of reproductive age with infertility, who referred to infertility clinics in Tehran during 2014- 2019, in order to perform chromosomal analysis. Peripheral blood samples were obtained from all couples and chromosomal abnormalities were evaluated by G-banded metaphase karyotyping. In some cases, the detected abnormalities were confirmed using fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Results: We detected various chromosomal abnormalities in 114/3500 (3.257%) patients with infertility. The prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities was 44/114 (38.596%) among infertile females and 70/114 (61.403%) among infertile males. Structural chromosomal abnormalities were found in 27/1750 infertile females and 35/1750 infertile males. Numerical chromosomal abnormalities were found in 17/1750 of females and 35/1750 of males. The 45, XY, rob (13;14) (p10q10) translocation and Klinefelter syndrome (47, XXY) were the most common structural and numerical chromosomal abnormalities in the Iranian infertile patients, respectively. Conclusion: In general, we found a high prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in Iranian patients with reproductive problems. Our study highlights the importance of cytogenetic studies in infertile patients before starting infertility treatments approaches.