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The fight against in-work poverty: between national laws and EU law
Authors: Ratti Luca 
Published: December 2024

In-work poverty is a challenge for the European Union (EU) and, more generally, for the stability and well-being of societies in EU Member States. The quality of employment and the fight against poverty are interdependent issues that feature prominently in the Europe 2020 strategy, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the social commitments announced by the EU at the Porto Summit in 2021 and 2023. This study proposes to analyse from a legal point of view the many issues raised by the emerging phenomenon of in-work poverty and to open up avenues of research in national and EU law. The study draws on the results of three years’ work by a consortium of European universities and research centres brought together under the Working, Yet Poor (« WorkYP ») project, funded by the EU’s Horizon2020 programme for the years 2020-2023, analysing the legal systems of seven European countries (Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden). The project placed at the heart of the analysis certain groups of workers, characterized by their (particularly) vulnerable position (« VUP » - Vulnerable and Under-represented Persons). By adopting this analytical perspective, the study aims to examine the risk of in-work poverty that these groups may face and the obstacles to their protection. This should make it possible to devise possible ways to combat in-work poverty from a multilevel regulatory perspective.
Resignations in the heat of the moment: A comparison of South African law with selected common-law countries
Authors: Calitz Karin 
Published: December 2024

In South Africa, in the United Kingdom, Canada (Ontario), Australia and New Zealand, courts have held that when employees resign in the heat of the moment, an objective assessment must be made to establish whether the employee really intended to resign. If an employer regards the employment relationship as being terminated when (objectively viewed) the employee did not intend to resign, it could be regarded as a dismissal. This article recommends that South African courts develop the Common Law in terms of the constitutional right to fair labour practices to recognise that a resignation in the heat of the moment, considering words and context, could objectively indicate that an employee did not intend to resign. If the employer treats the « resignation » as having terminated the employment relationship in these circumstances, it should be treated as a dismissal.
The Evolution of the Legal Status of the CAEPR - Department of Theology of the University of Lorraine
Authors: Messner Francis 
Published: December 2024

The Autonomous Center for Religious Teaching and Pedagogy (CAEPR) also called theology department is an educational department of the UFR of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Lorraine located in Metz. The statutory particularities of the CAEPR arise from a convention of May 25, 1974 concluded between the Holy See and the French Republic. It establishes the prerogatives of the Bishop of Metz in the functioning of this department, particularly for the appointment of professors and teachers. The main objective of this center is to provide clerics and lay people responsible for Catholic religious education in primary and secondary schools in Moselle with appropriate training. Religious authorities have also over a long period asked future priests to train within the framework of the CAEPR. The Bishop of Metz decided in 2018 to break ties with the CAEPER and to put an end to public university training for religious executives, regretting that these overly elitist training courses do not take into account the “human, spiritual and pastoral dimensions”.
Le « spirituel mais non religieux » en santé : sacré sauvage et domestication scientifique
Authors: Evrard Renaud 
Published: December 2024

Un espace intermédiaire semble constitué par le « spirituel mais non religieux », que nous allons considérer sous l’angle de ses implications dans le champ de la santé. Nous étudions des expériences du « sacré sauvage », notamment aux frontières de la mort : expérience de mort imminente, lucidité terminale et nécrophanie. Se présentant sous des formes spontanées ou induites dans des dispositifs expérimentaux, ces vécus font l’objet d’une nouvelle domestication scientifique qui interroge la mobilité des frontières de cet espace intermédiaire.
L’ancienne cité indigène Ruisseau d’Or (actuelle Cité Oued Edheb), une marge urbaine en voie d’intégration à la ville d’Annaba-Algérie
Authors: Zeghdoudi Hadjer , Boukhemis Kaddour , Zeghiche Anissa 
Published: December 2024

La marge urbaine est une entité socio-spatiale mouvante, modelée par des systèmes d’acteurs, de pouvoirs et de représentations évolutifs dans un système d’espace-temps. L’objectif de l’article est, non pas de développer une réflexion théorique sur la marginalité, mais de porter un regard sur cette question à partir de l’ancienne cité indigène Ruisseau d’Or de création coloniale en marge de la ville de Bône, l’actuelle Annaba. Après un détour par la langue et l’histoire sur les sens et significations de marge, de marginal et de cité indigène, l’accent s’est porté sur le lien entre la Cité Ruisseau d’Or, objet matériel, et les visées et stratégies des acteurs en place pour faire et défaire la marge ; et puis sur les perceptions des habitants de ladite cité ; et ce grâce aux informations issues de documents d’archives, d’aménagement et d’urbanisme et d’un important travail de terrain. Nos résultats confortent l’idée selon laquelle, d’une part, la marginalité socio-spatiale n’est ni un hasard, ni une fatalité, ni une réalité figée ; et d’autre part dans la construction du sentiment de satisfaction des habitants s’entremêlent la réalité objective et le construit subjectif.
Traduire la science-fiction
Authors: Ray Alice 
Published: December 2024

La traduction joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement et l’évolution du genre de la science-fiction, mais il s’agit d’un objet d’étude encore peu étudié en traductologie. Ces quelques pages introduisent le dossier « Science fiction & traduction » en révélant les défis inhérents à la traduction du genre et en donnant quelques repères académiques, afin de placer les articles du dossier dans un état de l’art en constante évolution et de discuter l’objectif d’un tel dossier.
De l’usine intégrée au Jumeau Numérique : socio-histoire des prospectives françaises de l’industrie du futur (1980-2020)
Authors: Saraceno Marco 
Published: December 2024

L’article analyse l’évolution historique d’un discours technocratique présentant les « nouvelles technologies » comme le ressort d’une « révolution industrielle » au visage humain. En suivant les traces de cet ensemble d’énoncés dès les années 1980 et jusqu’aux annonces contemporaines de l’industrie 4.0, on met en évidence un dispositif rhétorique récurrent. Celui-ci consiste à présenter les nouveaux systèmes automatisés comme le support de l’autonomie au travail. En identifiant une cyclicité de ce type de discours dans l’histoire de l’industrialisation, l’article analyse les raisons sociologiques sous-jacentes de cette rhétorique. Cet ensemble d’énoncés est mobilisé afin d’engager les décideurs industriels (ingénieurs et chefs d’entreprises) dans le développement et l’exploitation de systèmes d’automatisation. Ils apparaissent dans des phases historiques dans lesquelles l’industrialisation est justement « critiquée » pour son impact sur l’autonomie des travailleurs. De la sorte, ces discours mobilisent l’image de technologies qui, tout en étant parfaitement automatiques, « remettent l’homme au cœur de la production ». Le concept de « jumeau numérique » porté par l’idée d’un système complexe, regroupant opérateurs humains et machines, qui deviendrait « conscient » de son fonctionnement par la confrontation avec son « double » virtuel, apparaît comme le dernier avatar de cette rhétorique.
Developing teachers’ competency for inclusive education in Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede Aschalew T. , Phasha Tlakale N. 
Published: December 2024

Background: In light of the increasing diversity within school populations globally, a pressing need arises for nations to prioritise the enhancement of teachers’ competencies in implementing inclusive education, recognising the central role teacher education programmes play in addressing this imperative. Teacher education programmes centred on inclusion not only respond to this global priority but also wield influence on teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy and stress levels when engaging with diverse learners.Objectives: The study presents an analysis of the effectiveness of a teacher education programme in Ethiopia in developing teachers’ competencies for inclusion.Method: Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods research design, involving 159 teachers, data were collected through questionnaires (n = 152) and individual interviews (n = 7). Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, and qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. This approach ensures a nuanced examination of the research question with precision and depth.Results: Findings highlight challenges in the Ethiopian teacher education system, revealing a significant lack of provision of sufficient knowledge to empower teachers to understand inclusion. The inadequacy extends to the influence on teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion, as well as the insufficient exposure to practical, hands-on experiences essential for addressing diverse learning needs.Conclusion: The challenges faced by teacher training in Ethiopia, evident in its struggle to align with global standards for supporting teachers in implementing inclusive education, necessitate urgent and substantial reforms.Contribution: Addressing the gaps in understanding inclusion, fostering positive attitudes and enhancing practical experiences necessitating a comprehensive overhaul of teacher education curricula and practices.
Reimagining Matthean economic ethics in postcolonial South Africa
Authors: Hombana Mphumezi 
Published: December 2024

This article investigates the intersection of economic justice and postcolonialism within post-1994 South Africa. Amid growing discourse on economic freedom and justice in both political and religious spheres, this article aims to elucidate the Matthean economic ethical principles and values – for both marginalised and affluent communities in postcolonial South Africa. By adopting a postcolonial framework, the study aims to uncover the underlying power dynamics, socio-economic inequalities, and historical legacies shaping the nation’s contemporary economic imbalances. Furthermore, the article explores the role of churches and religious leaders in addressing economic justice issues.Contribution: This article offers insights into how Matthean economic ethics can be adopted to confront systemic injustices and advocate for the economic empowerment and liberation of marginalised communities in post-1994 South Africa, emphasising the relevance of Matthean economic ethics.
Strategies for effective and efficient delivery of primary health care by village health workers: A scoping review using the Rodgers’ Evolutionary Concept Analysis Framework
Authors: Munyai Ofhani , Mudau Azwinndini G. , Mashau Ntsieni S. 
Published: December 2024

Background: Village health workers (VHWs), popularly known as community health workers (CHWs) in some contexts and settings, should effectively complement health care providers in primary health care (PHC) delivery in Zimbabwe. However, they continue to offer services that do not address current and emerging health issues.Aim: This study aims to review the literature and develop a conceptual framework to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of VHWs in service delivery.Method: Rodgers’ evolutionary framework was used to analyse the concept of ‘strategies for effective and efficient delivery of PHC by VHWs’. Articles and reports published in English from 2010 to 2022 in peer-reviewed journals from the PUBMED, EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases were reviewed.Results: After screening and removal of duplicates a total of 52 articles and two reports were reviewed to identify antecedents, attributes and consequences of strategies to improve PHC services by village health workers. The antecedents included an enabling work environment, community participation, motivation, incentives, integration of community health into national health systems, and information and communication technology. The attributes consisted of ongoing training and skills development, mutual respect and trust, enhanced contact between VHWs and communities and supportive supervision. The consequences were equitable access to and improved quality of PHC service delivery.Conclusion: The concept of PHC service delivery by VHWs has evolved from health promotion to curative care through task shifting and is now an integral part of the health system. A supportive and enabling work environment, anchored in community participation, empowers VHWs to deliver equitable services effectively and efficiently.Contribution: The development of strategies for improving VHW service delivery and a conceptual framework informed by findings from the reviewed literature.
COVID-19 impact on HIV PrEP uptake and retention at selected health facilities in Eswatini
Authors: Ginindza Musa B. , Ncube Nondumiso , Coetzee Renier 
Published: December 2024

Background: Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uses antiretroviral medication to reduce HIV risk in HIV-negative individuals. Despite its effectiveness, global uptake faces policy and accessibility challenges. In Eswatini, PrEP introduction in 2017 showed promise despite stigma and COVID-19 disruptions.Aim: This study compared PrEP uptake and retention during and after COVID-19.Setting and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among clients accessing HIV testing services in selected Eswatini facilities. Data from the HIV testing register, PrEP register, and Client Management Information System (CMIS) were analysed. Uptake, retention, and client outcomes were measured during COVID-19 (March 2020–March 2021) and post-COVID-19 (April 2021–April 2022).Results: Of 5286 clients, 45% (n = 2380) initiated PrEP during COVID-19, while 55% (n = 2906) initiated post-pandemic. Facility 3 had the highest initiations during COVID-19 (844), while Facility 5 had the lowest (7). Retention was lower among clients aged 15–29 years. Females initially showed higher retention odds (odds ratio [OR]: 1.50), but this was insignificant after adjusting for confounders. Clients initiated post-COVID-19 had higher retention odds (OR: 2.96).Conclusion: COVID-19 impacted PrEP uptake in Eswatini, emphasising the need for flexible healthcare delivery. Targeted campaigns and tailored interventions are crucial for sustaining HIV prevention efforts and addressing demographic shifts.Contribution: This study highlights the importance of responsive healthcare systems and tailored approaches to maintaining HIV prevention during public health crises.
Newborn with Extensive Bart Syndrome
Authors: AlAfeefi Mariam , Aladawi Meera 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Bart syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the presence of mechanical fragility and a congenital localized absence of the skin. We share a case of a newborn presenting with aplasia cutis congenita, epidermolysis bullosa, and pyloric atresia, features consistent with Bart syndrome. The patient also exhibited other congenital defects, including a fused external auditory meatus, corneal cloudiness, an asymmetrical mandible, and bilateral undescended testes.
Sjogren–Larsson Syndrome: A Familial Disease Afflicting Three Siblings Born of a Nonconsanguinous Marriage
Authors: Thirumalaiswamy Aparna , Desai Saloni Abhijit , Dongre Atul Madhusudan , Nayak Chitra Shivanand 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is an autosomal recessive ichthyotic syndrome characterized by a triad of congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, and diplegia or tetraplegia. It occurs due to the defect in the gene responsible for encoding the enzyme fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase. Accumulating these abnormal aldehyde lipids in the skin and brain leads to clinical symptoms. This case report presents three siblings, born of a nonconsanguineous marriage, with a unique and rare manifestation of SLS. The siblings, aged 7, 5, and 3 years, respectively, exhibited pruritic dry, scaly rashes since infancy, along with abnormal gait and mental retardation. Genetic examination confirmed a homozygous mutation of the ALDH3A2 gene, leading to the diagnosis of SLS. Treatment involving capsule acitretin and a multidisciplinary approach resulted in a significant reduction in dryness and scaling. The case underscores the importance of early SLS diagnosis to mitigate morbidity and improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
Olmsted Syndrome: A Case Report of Two Brothers
Authors: Bhati Surendra Singh , Bhargava Anmol , Deshpande Pramey , Sahu Swati 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Olmsted syndrome is a rare disease characterized by severe mutilating transgradient keratoderma with prominent periorificial hyperkeratosis. A total of 73 cases have been reported worldwide. We hereby report the cases of two brothers who were diagnosed as Olmsted syndrome, who presented with periorificial hyperkeratosis and palmoplantar keratoderma.
Diagnostic Dilemma of Leukemoid Reaction in Pediatric Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Authors: Chopade Snehal Umesh , Chikhalkar Siddhi B. , Singh Shreya , Kute Priyanka R. , Golwad Pooja Manohar , Kamble Pramod Dhanraj , Kharka Vidya 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a chronic neutrophilic dermatological disorder mostly seen in adults. The incidence of PG is only 4% in the pediatric age group. We present a case of an 11-year-old boy who had a painful ulcer with constitutional symptoms and a hematological leukemoid reaction, which could mislead the clinician toward an infective etiology. In such a dilemma, our case showed successful recovery with systemic steroids and colchicine confirming the diagnosis of PG.
Solitary Asymptomatic Plaque Over the Knee of 1-year-old Girl
Authors: Jaju Divya , Kumavat Shrikant , Zawar Vijay 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma is a rare benign malformation of eccrine and vascular structures. It often presents as a nodule or a plaque usually on the lower extremities. It may present at birth or in the early childhood. We report a case of asymptomatic plaque over the left knee of a 1-year-old girl in whom a skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Hypertrichosis and hyperhidrosis over a plaque in an infant are extremely rare and are the highlighting features of this case. Early identification of this condition may avoid unnecessary investigations and may help reduce the anxiety of the parents.
Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome in an Indian Child
Authors: Ballal Sumedha , Srinivasa Sanjanaa , Augustine Mary 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Oral-facial-digital syndromes (OFDSs) are a rare heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by a spectrum of craniofacial, oral, and digital anomalies. A 3-month-old female patient presented with facial milia, cleft lip and palate, nodule over the tongue, and syndactyly of digits and was diagnosed with OFDS type 1, a subtype of the syndrome, based on distinctive oral, facial, and digital features. This case report adds to our understanding of this rare condition and emphasizes the significance of the dermatologist’s and oral clinician’s roles in the multidisciplinary approach needed for early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in OFDS cases.
Inhibition of Proteus vulgaris and its associate urease by flavonoid fraction of selected plants used as spices in India
Authors: Dawane Ashwini A. , Gacche Rajesh N. , Kathwate Gunderao H. , Ahmed Mohammad Zamir , Shaikh Kalim M. , Ahmed Aafreen A. , Shaikh Rafik U. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Proteus vulgaris is highly resistant to many currently available antibiotics. The bacterium is pathogenic to humans causing urinary tract infection and wound infection. The enzyme urease produced by bacterium also leads to formation of struvite stone in urinary tract. The present study was carried out to evaluate anti–P. vulgaris activity of flavonoid fraction of selected plants as well as to determine their antioxidant potential.

METHODS:
The selected plants are popularly used as spices in India and subcontinent. Flavonoid fraction of Ammomum subulatum Roxb., (Brihat Ela); Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees., (Patra); Cinnamomum zeylanicum Garcin ex Blume., (Twak); Myristica fragrans Houtt., (Jatiphala) and Piper nigrum L., (Maricha); were evaluated against P. vulgaris and its urease inhibition using agar well diffusion method. Subsequently, the antioxidant activity of selected plants was also determined by their 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl (OH), superoxide radical (SOR), reducing activity and nitric oxide free radical scavenging potential.

RESULTS:
The results obtained from study reveals that P. nigrum (minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC], 6 mg/mL) was found to be most active against P. vulgaris followed by C. tamala, M. fragrans, and A. subulatum (MIC, 7 8, and 8.5 mg/mL), respectively. The urease inhibition study indicates that all selected plants possess significant inhibitory activity in the range of 0.55–6.60 mm. Moreover, the antioxidant profile of selected plant flavonoid fractions shows that the plants have promising radical scavenging potential.

CONCLUSION:
The findings of present study shows P. nigrum and C. tamala have significant potential to inhibit growth of human pathogenic bacteria P. vulgaris which merits further exploration and become potential targets for natural plant drug discovery.
Evaluation of the Gliding of Posterior Elbow Fat Pad Using Ultrasonography and Particle Image Velocimetry
Authors: Kato Takeyuki , Fukuda Yasushi , Kubo Yoshiaki , Kobune Hiroto , Sadamura Norihumi , Koyama Koji 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background:
Previous studies have utilized ultrasonography (US) to dynamically evaluate Kager’s and infrapatellar fat pads. However, limited research has focused on the dynamic assessment of the posterior fat pad of the elbow joint, and its correlation with elbow pain remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the gliding of the posterior elbow fat pad in healthy patients using US.

Methods:
US was performed on 40 healthy patients. The patients were placed in a sitting position with the upper limb on the bed; they performed an automatic movement from 90° flexion to full extension of the elbow joint for 2 s following a fixed rhythm using a digital timer. Moving images of the fat pad gliding were analyzed for the direction of movement and gliding velocity using particle image velocimetry. Statistical analyses were performed using Friedman test.

Results:
The posterior fat pad glided into the olecranon fossa within the range of 0%–50% elbow extension. At 50% extension, the posterior fat pad showed a proximal posterior direction of movement. A significant increase in sliding velocity was observed from 0% to 50% extension (P < 0.001). No significant differences were observed between 50% and 75% extensions.

Conclusion:
Our results indicate that the velocity and direction of gliding of the fat pad behind the elbow joint in healthy patients vary with changes in the elbow joint extension angle. US proves to be a valuable tool for evaluating the posterior elbow fat pad.