bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PLANTAGO MAJOR L. AND ITS ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS
Authors:   3rd Year Student Of The Faculty Of Pharmacy, Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute, Uzbekistan, Azamat Kizi Khamroeva Sarvinoz
Published: May 2022

In the recent years synthetic drugs have been widely replaced with herbal medicines and plant extracts because of their little undesirable and extensive beneficial effects. Plantago majorL. (also known as plantain and way bread) is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. Leaves and seeds of the plant have been widely used in folk medicine for various purposes, including treatment of an extensive range of diseases and disorders such as respiratory complications and digestive system affections. It has been also used in wound healing and as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antitumor agent. Moreover, plantain contains ingredients which can neutralize internal and external poisons. Recent studies have also shown its anti-fatigue properties. Phytochemical analysis of P. major extract has indicated that this plant contains a wide range of chemicals such as polysaccharides, lipids (saturated and non-saturated), amino acids (essential and non-essential), caffeic acid derivatives, flavonoids, iridoidglycosides and terpenoids, which have the potential to exert different biological effects. Phenols (ferulic acid), flavonoids and tannins have the highest amount in Plantagoleaves. The present review describes the traditional uses and recent findings(Since 2000 till date) about the pharmacological effects of Plantago major L.
Species diversity, phylogeny, endemism and geography of the truffle genus Tuber in China based on morphological and molecular data
Authors: Fan L. , Li T. , Xu Y.Y. , Yan X.Y.
Published: May 2022

The genus Tuber (Tuberaceae, Pezizales) is an important fungal group of Ascomycota both economically and ecologically. However, the species diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and geographic distribution of Tuber species in China remains poorly
understood, primarily because descriptions of many new species relied heavily on morphological features with molecular data either not sought or ignored. The misapplication of European and North American names further added to confusion regarding the taxonomy of Chinese Tuber species.
In this study, we examined more than 1 000 specimens from China, and performed a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis for Chinese Tuber species using ITS sequences and multilocus sequence data. To infer the phylogeny of Chinese Tuber spp., 11 molecular datasets were assembled,
including a concatenated internal transcribed spacers of the nuc rDNA (ITS), nuc rDNA 28S subunit (LSU), translation elongation factor 1-alpha ( tef1-α), and RNA polymerase II subunit ( rpb2) dataset as well as 10 ITS datasets (totally including 1 435 sequences from 828
collections with 597 newly generated sequences, and 168 sequences from the types of 63 species). Our phylogenetic tree based on a concatenated multilocus dataset revealed that all Chinese Tuber species nested in nine phylogenetic clades (phylogroups), including Aestivum, Excavatum,
Latisporum, Macrosporum, Maculatum, Melanosporum, Puberulum, Rufum and Turmericum. Of these, five phylogroups ( Macrosporum, Maculatum, Melanosporum, Puberulum and Rufum) are shared across the continents of Asia,
Europe and North America; two phylogroups ( Aestivum and Excavatum) are shared by Europe and Asia; and the phylogroups Turmericum and Latisporum are endemic only to Asia. Phylogenetic trees based on 10 ITS datasets confirmed the presence of at least 82 phylogenetic
species in China. Of these, 53 are identified as known species, including three new records for China, and 25 species are identified as new to science. Of the new species, nine are described and illustrated in this paper, and the others remain unnamed due to the paucity or absence of ascomatal
materials. Accordingly, the confirmed, excluded and doubtful Tuber species in China are discussed. Tuber species showed high endemism. Of the 82 phylogenetic species found in China, 68 species occur only in China, six species are also found in other regions in Asia, and only
eight species ( T. anniae, T. excelsum-reticulatum, T. formosanum, T. maculatum, T. wenchuanense, Tuber sp. CHN-3, Tuber sp. CHN-10 and Tuber sp. CHN-11) are shared with other continents. Most Tuber species have a small and limited
distribution in China, but a few, such as T. formosanum and T. parvomurphium, are widely distributed across China. Some phylogenetically closely related species, such as T. liaotongense and T. subglobosum, as well as T. xuanhuaense and T. lijiangense,
show a pattern of allopatric distribution.
Suça Sürüklenen Çocuklara Yönelik Medya Prati̇kleri ve Nefret Söylemi: Video Haberler ve Kullanıcı Yorumları Örneği
Authors: DOĞAN Evin
Published: May 2022

Suça sürüklenen çocuk sayısının giderek artması, çocuk suçluluğu ile ilgili multidisipliner çalışmaları gerekli kılmaktadır. Çocuk suçluluğu ile mücadelede çok yönlü ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasal politikaların uygulanması ve çocuğun yüksek yararının gözetilmesi gerekmektedir. Suça sürüklenen çocuklara ilişkin sorumluluk üstlenmesi beklenen alanlardan biri de medyadır. Çocuk suçluluğuna yönelik doğru, tarafsız ve objektif bilgiler sunması, çocuğu suça iten faktörleri görünür kılması, çocuk hak ve özgürlüklerini gözeterek yayıncılık yapması medyanın toplumsal sorumluluğu ve meslek etik ilkelerinin gereğidir. Bu çalışma, suça sürüklenen çocuklara ilişkin dijital medya pratiklerine odaklanmakta ve kullanıcı yorumlarını da sürece dâhil ederek kapsamlı bir analiz sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çerçeveleme Teorisine dayanan çalışmada, internet medyasında suça sürüklenen çocuklara ilişkin yayınlanan video haberler ve kullanıcı yorumları nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan Betimsel Analiz Metodu ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre; geleneksel medyada olduğu gibi dijital medyada da suça sürüklenen çocuklara ilişkin negatif çerçeve oluşturulmaktadır. Damgalamaya maruz bırakılan çocuklar tehdit veya tehlike unsuru olarak gösterilmekte, hedef hâline getirilmektedir. Kullanıcı yorumları da haber çerçevelerine paralellik içermekte, suça sürüklenen çocuklara yönelik ayrımcı, dışlayıcı nefret söylemi üretilmekte ve dolaşıma sunulmaktadır.
The efficacy and safety of immune-checkpoint inhibitor plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   epartment of Respiratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun, China., Kang Jing , Zhang Jun , Tian Zongsheng , Xu Ye , Li Jiangbi , Li Mingxina
Published: May 2022

Review question / Objective: Population: histologically confirmed advanced NSCLC patients; Intervention: received immune-checkpoint inhibitor plus chemotherapy; Comparison:received chemotherapy; Outcome: reported OS, PFS, ORR and TRAEs; Study design: RCT. Condition being studied: Lung cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related deaths, with an estimated 2.20 million new cases and 1.79 million deaths every year, and 85% of all primary lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer. Eligibility criteria: Studies were considered eligible if they met the following criteria: (1) being an randomized controlled trial published in English, (2) histologically confirmed advanced NSCLC patients, (3) reported OS, PFS, ORR and TRAEs, (4) the intervention group received immune-checkpoint inhibitor plus chemotherapy, while the control group received chemotherapy, (5) When numerous papers reporting the same trial were found, the most current or most complete publications were chosen. The following were the exclusion criteria: (1) duplicate articles, (2) reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, editorials and letters, (3) molecular biology or animal research, (4) retrospective or prospective observational cohort studies.
Efficacy of Acupuncture in treatment of Temporomandibular joint disorders : A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, sham-controlled trials
Authors:   Changhua Christian Hospital, Lee Wei-Yi , Chang Che-Ju
Published: May 2022

Review question / Objective: P : Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders; I : Acupuncture; C : Sham acupuncture and routine therapy; O : VAS (visual analog scale) and MMO (maximum mouth opening). Condition being studied: Several randomized controlled trials have published in recent years. However, there is no new meta-analysis articles evaluating the efficacy of acupuncture for temporomandibular joint disorders in the past 5 years. In addition, we aim to compare the prognosis of verum acupucture with sham acupuncture for TMD. Information sources: Electronic databases (Pubmed, Cochrane, ClinicalTrial), contact with authors, trialregisters.
Strategies used to manage overlap of primary study data by exercise-related overviews authors. Protocol for a systematic methodological review
Authors:   Unidad de Paciente Crítico, Instituto Nacional del Tórax & Escuela de Kinesiología, Universidad Andrés Bello., Gutierrez-Arias Ruvistay , Pieper Dawid , Lunny Carole , Torres-Castro Rodrigo , Aguilera-Eguía Raúl , Seron Pamela
Published: May 2022

Review question / Objective: This methodological review aims to find out how often strategies for handling overlapping data from primary studies are used across the systematic reviews considered by overviews authors focused on exercise-related interventions in different health conditions. Secondarily, we aim to describe the overlap strategies used, the authors' acknowledgment of not using any management strategy as a methodological weakness, and the congruence between the protocol and the final published overview in terms of overlap management. Study designs to be included: We will include overviews that consider SRs with or without meta-analysis (MA), without distinction of the methodological design of the primary studies included. The definition of SR adopted by the authors of the overviews will not be considered as an eligibility criterion. Overviews that also include primary studies not considered in the selected SRs will not be excluded.An overview is defined as any study: 1) aimed at synthesising general information, methods, and outcome data from SRs, 2) that makes explicit the inclusion and exclusion criteria for SRs, 3) that includes an explicit sear.
POSYANDU BALITA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Wahyuntari Evi , Herfanda Esitra
Published: May 2022

Latar belakang: Pandemi Covid-19 berdanpak terhadap seluruh aspek termasuk dalam pelayanan posyandu yang merupakan ujung tombak pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Pelayanan posyandu perlu melakukan inovasi untuk penyesuaian baru. Tujuan: pelatihan inovasi pelayanan posyandu di masa pandemic seperti pelaksanana posyandu tatap muka, konsultasi melalui media sosial. Permasalahan: yang dihadapi mitra adalah berdasarkan identifikasi jumlah balita di Posyandu Jinten 5 b sebanyak 20 balita dimana selama masa pandemi tidak dapat melakukan pemeriksaan tumbuh dan kembang sehingga tidak diketahui tumbuh kembang balita. Metode : diberikan penyuluhan terkait covid-19 dan pelaksanaan posyandu masa pandemic, pemanfaatan media sosial dan dan pelayanan kesehatan. Hasil:. Terdapat 5 kader yang megikuti sosialisasi, WAG sebagai media informasi dan pelaksanaan pelayanan posyandu telah dilakukan sesuai dengan protocol kesehatnd an door to door selama PKKM Darurat Jawa-Bali. Simpulan: Pelayanan Posyandu memegang peran penting dalam pemantauan tumbuh kembang balita sehinga inovasi media sosial selama masa panndemi sangat membantu dalam hal penyampaian informasi kesehatan ibu dan anak.
Improvement and Survey of Fog Computing Using Encryption
Authors:   PG Scholar, PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam, Ranipet, Tamilnadu, India,, Jansi Rani S , Selvakani Dr ,   Assistant Professor and Head, PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam, Ranipet, Tamilnadu, India,, Vasumathi K ,   Assistant Professor and Head, PG Department of Computer Applications, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam, Ranipet, Tamilnadu, India,
Published: May 2022

This research develops a fog computing-based encrypted manipulate machine in a practical industrial placing. The evolved system conceals controller profits and signals over communique links the usage of multiplicative holomorphic encryption to prevent eavesdropping assaults. Experimental validation confirms the feasibility of function servo manipulate for the motor driven degree with the developed machine in phrases of overall performance degradation, parameter version, and processing time. The evolved machine inherits its stability no matter whether plant parameters range or no longer even after the controller profits and indicators are encrypted. Furthermore, despite the fact that processing time becomes longer by way of increasing a key length of encryption, degradation of control performance is advanced simultaneously. Keywords: Networked robots, robot safety, motion control, encryption control, fog computing.
Potential Plant Resource for Oral Health, Kozhikode, Mukkam.
Authors:   Department of Botany, Nirmala College for Women Red Fields, Coimbatore - 641018, Swafna M S , Amala Divya S ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Nirmala College for Women Red Fields, Coimbatore – 641018
Published: May 2022

Dental/oral sicknesses are one of the major public health problems globally. The software of natural drug treatments for the supervisor of oral illnesses are considered as a powerful alternative to synthetic compound because of their lower aspect effect. The present study was carried out to document the indigenous traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used for dental problems, in Mukkam village (Kurinjipara, koompara), Calicut which revealed the ethno medicinal information of 23 plant species belonging to 14 families and of the total 23 species documented. A number of plants parts are used in the form of chewing sticks in various parts of world that help in clearing the buccal cavity. These days a number of plants are used to prepare plant-based tooth pastes and gels, since plant contains chemical constituents which are active against microbes. The present investigation brought out some popular and frequently used medicinal description utilized by the Mukkam people for dental problems. Key words: Dental, medicinal plants, Kerala
Enriching Drug Tracking Through Blockchain
Authors:   B.E. in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune., Badadare Jaydeep Sunil , Chavan Prathamesh Jeevandhar ,   B.E. in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune., Gawarkar Rohan Pashupati ,   B.E. in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune., Kashetty Sunag Dinesh ,   B.E. in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune., Shinde Shubham Santosh ,   B.E. in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune., Hambarde A S ,   Professor in KJ College Of Engineering and Management Research, K.J.E.I, Pune.
Published: May 2022

The human civilization progresses beyond contemporary conveniences, all aspects of life grow more sophisticated, and healthcare system is no exception. Individuals who are senior or incapacitated will benefit more from the breakthrough care delivery extrapolations. The pharmaceutical industries are the forerunners of this approach that perform tedious research into developing new and advanced drugs that are better and cheaper. These pharmaceutical companies work like any other companies where the scale of the economy and production is the driving factor towards the reduction of the costs of the medicines. This also has a side effect where a large number of medicines needs to be produced to keep the costs low that leads to an abundance of drugs that are not utilized by the time they are expired or not sold at the chemists. These drugs are often donated to the needy individuals at NGOs or other charitable organizations. But there isn’t any effective framework to ascertain that these organizations indeed receive the drug donations. For this purpose, a system for accountable drug donation is proposed in this publication that utilizes the blockchain Framework to improve accountability. The experimentations have been crucial in the determination of the reliability of the presented methodology. Keywords: Pharmaceutical product tracking, Blockchain Framework, Drug Donation.
Effects of Induced Oxidative Stress as a Therapeutic Approach Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Mohsin Abeer
Published: May 2022

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a type of primary liver cancer that accounts for 75% of all liver cancers globally. HCC is said to be the 6th most prevalent cancer and the 3rd major cause of cancer related death accounting for approximately 0.32 million annual deaths across the globe. The increasing incidence of HCC with a very high mortality rate is a major problem encountered by many regions of the world including both developing and developed countries and is a source of increasing economic burden. Therefore, effective treatment strategies for HCC are the need of the hour. Oxidative stress can be referred to as the lack of proportion between generation of reactive oxygen species and their removal by antioxidant defense mechanisms. This imbalance can have deleterious effects and contributes to the pathophysiology of several disorders including inflammation, aging cataract, diabetes and cancer. However, this controversial role of oxidative stress leading to apoptosis can be acquired as a treatment for HCC. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of induced oxidative stress via hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on the proliferation of HCC Huh-7 cells in-vitro. The toxicity generated by H2O2 produce anti- proliferative effect on HCC Huh-7 cells and up regulates the oxidative stress markers. Proteomic studies were conducted in order to identify differential protein expression as potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of HCC.
Multienzyme System as detergent additive to improve cleaning potential
Authors: Ahmad Sana
Published: May 2022

The detergent industry represents approximately 30% of the industrial contribution of enzymes. Detergents are widely used in dishwashing liquids, laundry materials, domestic, industrial and institutional cleaning agents. Various harmful effects has been associated with incomplete degradation of synthetic detergents after utilization. Enrichment of the detergents with enzymes significantly influence the growth and development of detergent industry1. The enzyme-added detergents are ecofriendly, economic, and highly efficient in cleaning action. Hydrolytic enzymes have been extensively exploited for removing the strains2. In present research, bacterial protease and lipase produced separately and washing potential of crude enzymes had been investigated. Lipase and protease used separately and with detergents in eleven different combinations to remove tea and oil stains. According to the results, combination of these hydrolases along with detergent has been shown to possess the highest cleaning action3. The diameter of the tea stain reduced to 64 % and 72% reduction was observed in oil stain along with significant decline in its visibility. These findings suggests the potential use of lipase and protease combination in biodetergent formulation.
HPLC Analysis, Acute toxicity and Assessment of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Capacity of different Extracts of Equisetum arvense
Authors: Roumil Imene , Cheniti Wafa , Baghiani Abderrahmane , Charef Noureddine , Arrar Lekhmici
Published: May 2022

Equisetum arvense, a medicinal plant belonging to the family of Equisetaceae, is used in the fight against infectious or inflammatory diseases. The aim of this research was to assess the acute oral toxicity, to identify some phenolic acids and flavonoids by HPLC analysis, and to evaluate the antioxidant and the anti-inflammatory activities of E. arvense methanol extract (EAME) and aqueous (EAQE) extracts. The acute toxicity study was carried out using Swiss albino mice. Animals were observed during 14 days and signs of toxicity were controlled, afterwards, mice were sacrificed for biochemical studies. HPLC method was used to analyze E. arvense extracts. Antioxidant activity was determined using DPPH, reducing power, free hydroxyl radicals assays and antihemolytic activity. Xylene-induced ear edema in mice and carrageenan-induced paw edema in rat were used to evaluate anti-inflammatory activity. Formaldehyde-induced paw edema was used to assess anti-arthritic effect of extracts. In the acute toxicity study, both extracts did not engender any mortality or changes in general behaviors of tested animals. The LD50 was found to be superior to 5000 mg/kg DW. Extracts, rich in polyphenols and/or flavonoids, showed high antioxidant activity. Both extracts showed significant anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects on animal models. These results revealed that E. arvense extracts can be a valuable source of phenolic compounds and flavonoids with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Comparative analysis of Extraction and Determination of Inulin by Spectrophotometric and TLC methods from Indian plant sources
Authors: Kappagantula Anuradha , Vanitha S
Published: May 2022

Inulin a versatile multifunctional polyfructan, has been employed in food industry as a low-calorie sugar and fat replacer, as a dietary fiber, as a prebiotic agent in pharmaceutical, in food formulations and in drug targeting and nanotechnology. The growing need and application of plant-based natural products like inulin in food, health and pharma industry necessitates the need for a routine and valid method to extract and quantify inulin present in most of the plant materials of Indian origin. Aim of this study was to extract inulin using ethanol and water as extracting solvents and compare the inulin content extracted from various plant sources using two spectrophotometric methods. The result indicated that inulin extracted using both the solvents when determined spectrophotometrically showed chicory, dahlia and onion as good sources while banana, taro and barley with low inulin. Thin layer chromatogram of inulin extracts showed the presence of fructose, glucose, sucrose and inulin and also other saccharides. The analysis of inulin content can be made efficient with suitable preparation or extraction method combined with an appropriate bioanalytical method to screen different sources. For routine study, either ethanol or water can be used to extract inulin along with a rapid and sensitive spectrophotometric method like Roe’s Resorcinol method can be implemented.
Note on Fundamental Physics Tests from Black Hole Imaging: Comment on “Hunting for Extra Dimensions in the Shadow of Sagittarius A*”
Authors: Vagnozzi Sunny , Visinelli Luca
Published: May 2022

Several recent works have tested fundamental physics with horizon-scale black hole (BH) images, using the size r
sh and deviation from circularity

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of the BH shadow. For the Event Horizon Telescope image of Sgr A*, limits on

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are not available due to the sparse interferometric coverage of the 2017 observations, alongside the short variability timescale of Sgr A* compared to M87*. We comment on the results of a recent preprint which purports to have derived new limits on extra dimensions using the deviation from circularity of Sgr A*'s shadow. The latter is quoted to be ≲10% as with M87*, based on the “similarity” of the two shadows, which however is an incorrect assumption. In the immediate future, the simplest tests of fundamental physics from Sgr A*'s image will mostly have to rely on r
sh.
The Behavior of HgMn Stars in the Far UV −4: ι CrB A
Authors: Monier Richard
Published: May 2022

The analysis of twelve high resolution SWP spectra of the HgMn star HD 143807 A (ι CrB A) obtained through the large aperture recorded by the International Ultraviolet Explorer reveals that the far-ultraviolet flux of this star remained constant over the various observations with IUE. The TESS lightcurve of ι CrB does not show evidence for periodic variability. The absence of far and mid-UV variability and the reproducibility of the brightness in the V band during the IUE observations precludes the presence of large chemical gradients over the surface of ι CrB at the epoch of the IUE observations. The analysis of six high resolution SOPHIE spectra obtained over three consecutive nights in 2007 March does not show any variations of the lines, either in reduced intensity nor in radial velocity.
MODELFY: A Model-driven Solution for Decision Making based on Fuzzy Information
Authors: Castañeda María , G. Merayo Mercedes , Boubeta-Puig Juan , Calvo Iván
Published: May 2022

There exist areas, such as the disease prevention or inclement weather protocols, in which the analysis of the information based on strict protocols require a high level of rigor and security. In this situation, it would be desirable to apply formal methodologies that provide these features. In this scope, recently, it has been proposed a formalism, fuzzy automaton, that captures two relevant aspects for fuzzy information analysis: imprecision and uncertainty. However, the models should be designed by domain experts, who have the required knowledge for the design of the processes, but do not have the necessary technical knowledge. To address this limitation, this paper proposes MODELFY, a novel model-driven solution for designing a decision-making process based on fuzzy automata that allows users to abstract from technical complexities. With this goal in mind, we have developed a framework for fuzzy automaton model design based on a Domain- Specific Modeling Language (DSML) and a graphical editor. To improve the interoperability and functionality of this framework, it also includes a model-to-text transformation that translates the models designed by using the graphical editor into a format that can be used by a tool for data anal- ysis. The practical value of this proposal is also evaluated through a non-trivial medical protocol for detecting potential heart problems. The results confirm that MODELFY is useful for defining such a protocol in a user-friendly and rigorous manner, bringing fuzzy automata closer to domain experts.
We want ourselves alive and debt free!
Authors: Littler Jo , Gago Verónica
Published: May 2022

Verónica Gago is Professor of Social Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and author of Neoliberalism From Below (Duke 2017); Feminist International: How to Change Everything (Verso 2020); and, with Lucí Cavallero, A Feminist Theory of Debt (Pluto, 2021).
She is an active member of the grassroots feminist movement Ni Una Menos, founded by a group of artists, activists and academics in Argentina. Ni Una Menos has described itself as a 'collective scream against machista violence'. It has regularly held protests against femicides, and has connected
femicide to a range of other issues, including sexual harassment, abortion and reproductive rights, transgender and sex worker rights, the gender pay gap, gender roles, neoliberalism and debt. Its first demonstration was organised in the wake of a 14-year old pregnant girl, Chiara Paez, being
beaten to death by her boyfriend, in Buenos Aires in 2015. This brought together 200,000 people. In 2016 the movement came to wider attention on social media through the hashtag #NiUnaMenos, and protests spread throughout Latin America, particularly in Chile, Uruguay and Peru, where it prompted
what has been described as the largest demonstration in Peruvian history. In 2016 Ni Una Menos launched a national women's strike. After sustained campaigning, in 2020 abortion became legal in Argentina; and in 2021 a law was passed giving employment rights to travestis and trans people. Its
campaigns to reclaim rights and resources continue. In this interview, conducted in July 2021, Jo Littler talks to Verónica Gago about Ni Una Menos, her work and activism.
Moral crisis/moral critique?
Authors: Standring Adam , Donoghue Matthew
Published: May 2022

The crisis of neoliberal capitalism and liberal democracy has a genesis stretching back a decade or longer. Why is it that, until now, socialists and those on the left have struggled to articulate a coherent counter-hegemonic discourse? We argue that at least part of this failing comes
from an ambivalence about making the moral argument for socialist transformation. Both a moral critique of the existing order and the articulation of socialist future grounded in a distinct moral order are necessary components of transformative change: they are able to fix substantive policy
initiatives - whether a green new deal, universal basic income or the nationalisation of essential services - within a broader vision of how society and the state should function, and on whose behalf. Morals are important in the functioning of any socio-economic order - communicating meaning,
providing rationale and generating expectations regarding the practices of ourselves and others. They construct and stabilise contingent social orders and hierarchies. The current social contract is characterised by increased individualisation, responsibilisation and the moral imperative towards
competition and consumption. Morals are what allow people to tolerate current conditions. But as contemporary capitalism becomes increasingly uninhabitable, a moral critique - that is the ability to both unpick what stabilises the current conjuncture and offer an alternative - becomes all
the more urgent. We look at a number of initiatives and movements, most but not all lodged in the anti-austerity protests of the past decade, for examples of such political strategies. In such movements we see how material criticisms of capitalism are grounded in concrete struggles for justice
and emancipation but framed in a counter-hegemonic moral framework that explicitly challenges the status quo.
The many pieces of the Covid-19 jigsaw: some reflections on waves one and two
Authors: Iliffe Steve , Manthorpe Jill
Published: May 2022

Drawing on insights from psychology, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, health economics and medical ethics, this article explores two linked aspects of the management of the Covid-19 pandemic during its first and second waves in the UK. The first aspect is the range of cognitive and
emotional responses to the imminent collapse of authority early in the crisis, and how these played out in public and private. Ultimately, the NHS fallback response was the 'Rule of Rescue', the requirement to rescue identifiable individuals in immediate peril, regardless of the cost. The
second aspect is the meaning of heroism in the context of this pandemic. This includes the Clap for Carers initiative - and its function as an endorsement of others' deeds; the use of war imagery and war resources in mobilising against the infection; and the possibilities for different objects
of applause to appear when seen from different standpoints. Linking these two aspects together we argue that the potential collapse of authority helps explain responses that seek heroes in the war against the virus and see war strategy and tactics as deserving of our support. We also ask what
will remain of the pandemic in public memory.
Reflections on the spaces of populist politics in Europe
Authors: Prentoulis Marina , Agustín Óscar García , Guerrero Ana Santamarina , Featherstone David , Karaliotas Lazaros
Published: May 2022

A discussion of the record of left- and right-wing populist parties in Europe in response to the austerity policies that followed on from the financial crisis of 2007-8, focusing both on the populist right and on the trajectories of Syriza and Podemos. Questions discussed include: the
issue of definition - whether populism is more than a mobilising strategy/understanding it as a hybrid political practice; what happens to left populist parties when they come into government; what the difference is between left social democracy and populism; the different geographies of populism
- how it operates at the local, national and transnational levels; right-wing populism in Spain, including the Partido Popular as well as Vox, particularly in Madrid; authoritarian populism; populism and nationalism, especially in relation to hostility to migration; right-wing populism in
Greece.
Construire, déconstruire, reconstruire un outil de gestion dans une approche pédagogique freirienne
Authors: Fayolle Alain
Published: May 2022

Cet article présente et analyse une pratique pédagogique innovante qui consiste à demander à des apprenants d’élaborer une méthodologie et un outil d’évaluation de projets de création d’entreprise. L’approche pédagogique utilisée, implique les apprenants dans un processus d’apprentissage à contre-courant de leur conception traditionnelle de l’éducation et les incite à questionner et relativiser la portée des outils de gestion. L’analyse de cette pratique met en évidence des similitudes entre les piliers sur lesquels elle repose et la conception de l’éducation de Paulo Freire.
Le piège du pitch ou l’ambivalente performance d’un discours spectaculaire
Authors: Gabay-Mariani Laëtitia , Buquet Romain , Bureau Sylvain
Published: May 2022

Cette contribution propose une réflexion sur les effets ambivalents de la pratique du pitch, outil désormais incontournable des formations à l’entrepreneuriat. Elle s’appuie sur un exercice de déconstruction de cette forme de discours entrepreneurial spectaculaire, en interrogeant son pouvoir symbolique. L’analyse croisée d’entretiens, d’observations et d’expériences entre trois chercheurs en entrepreneuriat a conduit à envisager le pitch comme une narration performée, normée et normative, véhiculant un modèle de l’entrepreneur tel qu’il devrait être (« entrepreneur fictif »), et avantageant par là même un certain type de projets. Tout en soulignant les intérêts de la pratique du pitch, elle met en lumière certains effets problématiques, comme l’homogénéisation du discours, et au-delà, la standardisation des pratiques d’accompagnement entrepreneurial qui en découlent.
Le rôle du discours des porteurs de projets dans la réussite des campagnes de crowdlending
Authors: Ben Slimane Faten , Chaney Damien , Leboeuf Gael , Trabelsi Donia
Published: May 2022

Cet article étudie l’effet du discours mobilisé par les porteurs de projets pour s’adresser aux communautés de prêteurs sur la réussite des campagnes de prêt. À partir de données collectées auprès de trois des principales plateformes françaises, nous avons identifié, dans un premier temps et grâce à une analyse textuelle automatisée, trois classes de discours : un discours portant sur la situation financière de l’entreprise, un discours axé sur l’équipe dirigeante et un discours portant sur le produit. Dans un deuxième temps, nous avons étudié l’impact de ces trois classes de discours sur la réussite des levées de fonds en utilisant la régression logistique par la méthode du maximum de vraisemblance pénalisé. Les résultats montrent que seul le discours relatif à la situation financière de l’entreprise a un effet positif et significatif sur le succès de la campagne. Codes JEL : L14, L26, G23
Les capacités des plateformes numériques comme maintien de l’équilibre conventionnel : les cas de Uber et Blablacar
Authors: Abel Mathilde
Published: May 2022

Cet article analyse les capacités des plateformes numériques à travers l’approche de l’économie des conventions. Celle-ci nous permet, d’une part, d’envisager les marchés bifaces comme des conventions d’échange agencées par les plateformes via un processus de triangulation des échanges, et d’autre part, de définir leurs capacités comme étant cognitives et fondées sur des dispositifs sociotechniques. À partir de deux études de cas du secteur du transport de personnes, Uber et Blablacar, nous montrons que la recherche d’un niveau d’équilibre et d’un test de ce niveau constituent, conjointement, les conditions d’exploitation des marchés bifaces, et que la maîtrise organisationnelle de ces conditions qui forgent les capacités des plateformes numériques. Nous construisons une taxonomie des capacités et détaillons celles de ces deux organisations. Codes JEL : L22, D25, L86, L91
Optimization and cost-benefit analysis of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system
Authors: Shamim Md. Mehadi Hasan , Silmee Sidratul Montaha , Sikder Md. Mamun
Published: May 2022

Growing energy demand has exacerbated the issue of energy security and caused us to necessitate the utilization of renewable resources. The best alternative for promoting generation in Bangladesh from renewable energy is solar photovoltaic technology. Grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming increasingly popular, considering solar potential and the recent cost of PV modules. This study proposes a grid-connected solar PV system with a net metering strategy using the Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Electric Renewables model. The HOMER model is used to evaluate raw data, to create a demand cycle using data from load surveys, and to find the best cost-effective configuration. A sensitivity analysis was also conducted to assess the impact of differences in radiation from the solar (4, 4.59, 4.65, 5 kWh/m2/day), PV capacity (0 kW, 100 kW, 200 kW, 300 kW, 350 kW, 400 kW, 420 kW), and grid prices (＄0.107, ＄0.118, ＄0.14 per kWh) upon that optimum configuration. Outcomes reveal that combining 420 kW of PV with a 405-kW converter and connecting to the utility grid is the least expensive and ecologically healthy configuration of the system. The electricity generation cost is estimated to be 0.0725 dollars per kilowatt-hour, and the net present value is 1.83 million dollars with a payback period of 6.4 years based on the system's 20-year lifespan. Also, compared to the existing grid and diesel-generator system, the optimized system, with a renewable fraction of 31.10%, provides a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 191 tons and 1,028 tons, respectively, each year.
Anti-periodic synchronization of quaternion-valued high-order Hopfield neural networks with delays
Authors: Gao Jin , Dai Lihua
Published: May 2022

This paper proposes a class of quaternion-valued high-order Hopfield neural networks with delays. By using the non-decomposition method, non-reduced order method, analytical techniques in uniform convergence functions sequence, and constructing Lyapunov function, we obtain several sufficient conditions for the existence and global exponential synchronization of anti-periodic solutions for delayed quaternion-valued high-order Hopfield neural networks. Finally, an example and its numerical simulations are given to support the proposed approach. Our results play an important role in designing inertial neural networks.
Bennett-Leindler nabla type inequalities via conformable fractional derivatives on time scales
Authors: El-Deeb Ahmed A. , Makharesh Samer D. , Askar Sameh S. , Baleanu Dumitru
Published: May 2022

In this work, we prove several new $ (\gamma, a) $-nabla Bennett and Leindler dynamic inequalities on time scales. The results proved here generalize some known dynamic inequalities on time scales, unify and extend some continuous inequalities and their corresponding discrete analogues. Our results will be proved by using integration by parts, chain rule and Hölder inequality for the $ (\gamma, a) $-nabla-fractional derivative on time scales.
Almost primes in generalized Piatetski-Shapiro sequences
Authors: Qi Jinyun , Xu Zhefeng
Published: May 2022

We consider a generalization of Piatetski-Shapiro sequences in the sense of Beatty sequences, which is of the form $\left( \left\lfloor{\alpha n^c + \beta}\right\rfloor \right)_{n = 1}^{\infty} $ with real numbers $ \alpha {\geqslant} 1, c > 1 $ and $ \beta $. In this paper, we prove that there are infinitely many $ R $-almost primes in sequences $ \left(\lfloor \alpha n^c + \beta \rfloor\right)_{n = 1}^{\infty} $ if $ c \in (1, c_R) $ and $ c_R $ is an explicit constant depending on $ R $.
Transnational Voices in Contemporary Pakistani Literature: An Exploration of Fragmented Self and Hybrid Identity in Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Authors: A. K. Ajeesh , Rukmini S.
Published: May 2022

For various reasons, Pakistani literature has remained at the periphery of academic enquiry and research. As an independent nation, Pakistan is relatively young, with less than 75 years of history. The partition of 1947 and the bloodshed and violence that ensued had a strong impact on the growth of Pakistani literature and culture, as shown in the early writing of the nation which focused on the violence of partition and the sorrow of the nation. However, after 9/11, Pakistan and numerous other Muslim nations were brought into the limelight by the US. This focus had its obvious negative impacts on the perception of Pakistan as a fundamentalist nation and the base of religious extremism. Nevertheless, this unwarranted spotlight on the nation has also enabled its writers to respond to the West’s homogenous categorisation of their national, cultural and religious identity as merely fundamentalist and militant. During the last decade or so, Pakistani literature has thus been gaining momentum in the international literary sphere. Contemporary Pakistani diasporic writers have made significant contributions in shedding light on the culture, traditions, and complexities of Pakistan as a nation and the indifference of the West towards Pakistan as a mere hub of terrorism and religious extremism. Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007) follows a similar train of thought and attempts to demystify the complex identity of a Pakistani Muslim migrant in America before and after 9/11. This paper explores Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist as a manifestation of the transnational voice in contemporary Pakistani literature. It also attempts to reconfigure the notion of identity beyond the boundaries of an isolated nation and culture through the inclusion of migrants embodying hybrid identities. The paper concludes by analyzing the tenability of transnationalism as an antidote to the fragmentation of identities resulting from migration.
A Prospective Study on Clinical Outcome of Primary Nailing in Open Type I to Type IIIA Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures
Authors: Hari Kiran , Srinath K. M. , Daddimani Ravi M.
Published: May 2022

Background and Objectives:

Tibia is a superficial long bone, with one third of its surface being subcutaneous. An increasing incidence of road traffic accidents, farm accidents, gunshot wound predisposes it for open fracture. Open fractures of the tibia are the most common open long bone fractures. High-energy trauma is the primary mechanism of injury, with over 50% of cases being attributed to road traffic accidents are frequently contaminated. The treatment of open tibia fractures is still controversial. This prospective study was conducted at a tertiary care trauma center to evaluate the functional outcome and complications following primary debridement and nailing in type I to type IIIA open tibia fractures.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 30 patients diagnosed with open tibial diaphyseal fractures, who underwent primary debridement and fixation with intramedullary interlocking nail were included in the study and type III B, type III C open fractures were excluded. Patients were followed for a period of 12 months and assessed using Modified Ketenjian criteria and Johner − Wruhs' criteria.

Results:

Out of 30 patients who underwent primary nailing for open tibia fractures, 66.67% had excellent, 26, 67% good, and 6.66% of patients had fair results. 93.33% of the patients had union within 9 months and 6.66% of the cases had delayed union.

Conclusion:

Primary intramedullary interlocking nailing in open tibia fractures is a good treatment option, it aids early patient mobilization and early resume to work. It avoids multiple surgical procedures and promotes early fracture union.
Functional Outcome of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fracture Treated with Precontoured Superior Plate Placement
Authors: Chandan Kumar , Kumar Santosh , Arya Ashish Kumar , Kumar Rajeev , Verma Pankaj Kumar
Published: May 2022

In the olden days, clavicle fractures have been treated with conservative management like strapping and bed rest. Fractures of the clavicle are one of the most common injures of the human skeleton. This study was undertaken to observe the rate of union, functional outcome and complications of fracture middle third clavicle treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with precontoured superior plate placement.

Methods:

A total of 30 patients were operated with anatomical precontoured plates from December 2018 to December 2020 and functional outcomes were assessed through 6 months.

Results:

A total of 30 patients were included in the study. There were 27 males and 3 females. The mean age of the patient in the ORIF group was 31.03 years (age between 20 and 50 years). The mean time to union was 15 weeks. In our study, none of the patients had nonunion, implant failure and infection. Four patients developed scar hypertrophy, Three patients developed hypoesthesia below the incision site and one patient developed screw loosening.

Conclusion:

It is possible to obtain a good fracture union, less soft tissue stripping and good patient satisfaction with superior plate placement for fracture middle third clavicle.
Study of Surgical Fixation of Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures Using Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Locking Plate
Authors: Kumarasamy Manikandan , Uma Anand K. P. , Romans M.
Published: May 2022

Background:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of distal humerus fracture fixation using extra-articular distal humerus locking plate osteosynthesis. There are numerous types of plates used in this region and one among them is the extra-articular distal humerus locking plate. This anatomically precontoured plate is specifically designed for the fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fractures. Usually, distal humeral extra-articular fractures are often associated with complications. This study reports satisfactory outcomes with the usage of extra-articular plate osteosynthesis for extra-articular humerus fracture management. It has now become a choice of management in our center for the management of extra-articular distal humerus fractures because of its advantages. We evaluated the clinical and functional outcomes of treating these fractures.

Materials and Methods:

We studied 20 patients who underwent fixation over 2 years. Mayo Elbow Performance Score was used to analyze functional outcomes. The time for union, range of motion at shoulder and elbow, and secondary procedures were recorded in follow-up. Shoulder and elbow function was assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score.

Results:

During the study of 20 cases of distal humerus fractures treated by extra-articular distal humerus locking plate. Majority (40%) of the study participants were in the age group of 18–30 years. The mean age group is 39.8 years. Among 20 patients, thirteen were males and seven were female patients showing a male preponderance. About 14 and 6 patients with the right and left sides were involved, respectively. Eighty-five percent of the fractures united within 16 weeks, whereas for three patients (15%), fracture united at 18 weeks. The mean average time to union is 15.2 weeks. Eighteen (90%) patients had excellent elbow movement. Two (10%) patients had elbow stiffness. This was reduced to 32 weeks. All the patients were mobilized on day 2 after surgery. Eighteen patients (90%) had excellent results. Fair results were observed in two patients.