bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The review of the genus Coccinella (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) from Pakistan
Authors: Iqbal Zafar , Azad Rashid , Jin Xu , Hassan Muhammad Asghar , Abbas Munawar , Nasir Muhammad , Bodlah Imran , Ali Muhammad , Szawaryn Karol , Nie Rui-E 
Published: November 2024

The genus Coccinella is reviewed with seven species found in Pakistan: C. luteopicta (Mulsant, 1866), C. marussii Kapur, 1973, C. iranica Dobzhansky, 1926, C. transversalis Fabricius, 1781, C. septempunctata Linnaeus, 1758, C. transversoguttata transversoguttata Faldermann, 1835 and C. undecimpunctata Linnaeus, 1758. Information on prey, host plants, distribution and an identification key for Coccinella species in Pakistan is provided. Additionally, newly-sequenced partial COI (cytochrome-c-oxidase subunit I) for C. luteopicta and C. marussii were used to determine their phylogenetic positions within the genus Coccinella.
This study comprehensively reviews the genus Coccinella in Pakistan and highlights Coccinella luteopicta as a new country record. Morphological features of adults, including male genital characters and an identification key to known species in Pakistan are presented. Records of prey, host plants and distributions for all identified species are included. The new data (COI-barcode) shows that C. luteopicta (Mulsant, 1866) was recorded first in Pakistan.
Recels et passerelles littéraires. Circulations de contes créoles entre la Martinique et l’Hexagone
Authors: Brégeas Soraya de 
Published: November 2024

Au sein de l’espace (post)colonial francophone, les oralités autochtones ont souvent été placées au cœur d’entreprises d’affirmation culturelle et politique, dans une optique de décolonisation littéraire. En Martinique, de tels projets ont cependant pu susciter un sentiment de dépossession chez les conteurs locaux. Les écrivains de la créolité, comme Raphaël Confiant ou Patrick Chamoiseau, se sont en effet souvent dispensés de mentionner les noms des conteurs dont ils reprenaient les créations ou de solliciter leur autorisation préalable. Écrit à partir d’entretiens avec les conteurs, cet article, qui vise à leur rendre leur « part d’auteur », montre la nécessité de les citer lorsque l’oralité entre dans le régime de la propriété intellectuelle. Dans ce contexte, la figure littéraire du traducteur peut constituer une ressource pour repenser l’auctorialité en situation (post)coloniale.
Faux, usages de faux et « vol de voix ». Circulations du Walam Olum
Authors: Devevey Éléonore 
Published: November 2024

En 1988, Florence Delay et Jacques Roubaud publient Partition rouge, sous-titré Poèmes et chants des Indiens d’Amérique du Nord. Le « texte » qui donne son titre à ce volume est un manuscrit attribué aux Lenapes, connu sous le nom de Walam Olum (ou Red Score), qui retrace la genèse et les migrations de ce peuple algonquin, et rend compte de son point de vue sur l’arrivée des colons blancs. Édité et traduit à plusieurs reprises au cours des xixe et xxe siècles, le Walam Olum a cependant été reconnu comme faux dans les années 1990 – ce qui ne l’a pas empêché de poursuivre sa vie éditoriale. Comment comprendre une telle persistance ? Plus généralement, que faire des multiples cas de faux qui jalonnent l’histoire de la littérarisation des traditions orales ? Un tel « vol de voix » permet de mesurer la montée en puissance de l’exigence, inséparablement épistémologique et politique, de revalorisation de l’expertise autochtone.
De l’absence de condamnation et de disculpation malgré la profusion de récits alimentant les investigations sorcellaires en pays éwé au Togo
Authors: Desq Coline 
Published: November 2024

Décembre 2017. À Hanyigba-Todzi, un village du
sud-ouest du Togo en pays éwé, une femme avoue publiquement avoir
proféré des malédictions qui auraient causé plusieurs décès. Certains la
soupçonnent d’être une sorcière, d’autres la pensent folle et innocente.
Les ragots vont bon train mais, malgré la profusion de récits que génère
cette affaire, la femme ne sera ni disculpée ni condamnée. Différents
facteurs l’expliquent, tels que la pentecôtisation de la société,
l’affaiblissement du pouvoir de la chefferie, chargée de juger les
personnes accusées de sorcellerie, mais également des stratégies
individuelles : certains ont intérêt à l’accuser ou à l’innocenter alors
que d’autres préfèrent éviter de se prononcer pour se protéger.
L’histoire au miroir de l’indépendantisme antillais. En mémoire de Jean-Pierre Sainton
Authors: Bonniol Jean-Luc 
Published: November 2024

Au fil de souvenirs personnels est retracé l’itinéraire
intellectuel de l’historien guadeloupéen Jean-Pierre Sainton,
prématurément disparu à l’été 2023, itinéraire marqué par une
articulation complexe entre sa militance nationaliste guadeloupéenne et
son respect des exigences, tant scientifiques qu’éthiques, du métier
d’historien. On remonte pour comprendre l’émergence de sa pensée à
l’engagement indépendantiste de son père, l’un des fondateurs du GONG
(Groupement des organisations nationalistes de la Guadeloupe), qui fut
l’un des principaux accusés lors du procès qui suivit les émeutes de la
Guadeloupe en 1967 (Jean-Pierre Sainton est alors âgé de 12 ans),
marquées par une féroce répression. On suit ensuite sa formation
universitaire, d’abord à Pointe-à-Pitre puis à Paris, et les débuts de
sa vie militante. Puis on envisage son éloignement progressif de
l’indépendantisme et sa conversion à la rigueur et aux exigences du
métier d’historien dans les années 1990, alors qu’il intègre finalement
l’Université des Antilles à la fin de la décennie. Son parcours dès lors
concilie une fidélité à son identité guadeloupéenne et une approche
véritablement historienne, se voulant fondée sur une grande rigueur
critique, démarche exemplaire qui lui a permis de développer une
histoire qu’il voulait « compréhensive ». Place doit lui être reconnue
parmi les plus éminents historiens des Antilles.
ANÁLISE DA PREVALÊNCIA DE DEPRESSÃO EM IDOSOS: UM ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL DO ELSI-BRASIL
Authors: Azevedo do Nascimento Daniel , Cezar Wagner Leandro Gustavo , Augusto Furtado Diniz Fabio , Lele Rossoni Stéfane , Xavier Rosa Thaniery , Mangini Cicchelero Laiz , De Andrade Luciano 
Published: November 2024

A depressão é reconhecidamente um problema de saúde incapacitante que prejudica prognósticos e, consequentemente, tem apresentado um crescimento global alarmante, afetando os idosos em uma proporção preocupante visto ser a população que mais cresce em vários países no mundo, inclusive no Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a prevalência de depressão em idosos a partir do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde de Idosos Brasileiros. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, epidemiológico de análise de dados obtidos do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde de Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI – BRASIL), o qual foi conduzido em amostra nacional de 9.412 participantes, realizado entre os anos de 2015 e 2016. Os sintomas depressivos foram avaliados por meio da Escala de Depressão do Centro para Estudos Epidemiológicos (CES-D8) de oito itens. A prevalência de sintomas depressivos, conforme medida pela CES-D8, foi de 48,7% (n= 4525). A média de idade foi de 62,9 anos e a depressão predominou em mulheres, 54% (n=2.871). Idosos com dificuldades de mobilidade totalizam 2.633 indivíduos, dos quais 58,8% apresentaram sintomas. Desta forma, a presença de problemas de mobilidade está associada a um aumento de 2,05 vezes na probabilidade de sintomas depressivos nessa população (IC 95%: 1,846 a 2,273; p < 0,001). Assim como residir na região Norte e Nordeste do país aumentaram as chances de ter sintomas depressivos, em comparação a outras regiões. A análise deste estudo apontou número elevado de sintomas depressivos em idosos e, maiores chances de sintomas em caso de problemas de mobilidade, ser do sexo feminino, morar sozinho, viver na zona urbana, assim como na região norte e nordeste do Brasil. Os achados apontam a necessidade de continuidade de estudo e estratégias para essa população, que cada vez mais tem aumentado.
Workplace-based assessment in South African postgraduate medical training: A baseline survey
Authors: Ras Tasleem , Daitz Emma , Jenkins Louis S. , Janse van Rensburg Jacques , Muller Madeleine , Singaram Veena , Cooke Richard , Adam Sumaiya , Mawela Dini , Botha Gerda , Mamashela Thakadu , Harris Tashneem , Buch Eric , Green-Thompson Lionel , Burch Vanessa 
Published: November 2024

Background: In line with international best practices, the South African Committee of Medical Deans, supported by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, has called for institutions educating medical specialists to start integrating workplace-based assessment (WBA) in 2025. Workplace-based assessment requires that clinical supervisors observe trainees in the real world of clinical practice, provide feedback and foster reflective practice, while foregrounding patient safety. Despite a large literature on WBA in the global north and an emerging literature in South Africa, a framework for WBA implementation, grounded in South African realities, does not exist. The study aimed to determine current WBA-related knowledge and practices among registrar educators.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study, using an online 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, explored current knowledge and practices of WBA-related activities. The questionnaire variables were categorical, and the data were analysed descriptively. Frequencies, proportions and appropriate graphics were used to present the data.Results: The key findings relate to relatively high levels of knowledge of what constitutes WBA (82.5% agreed that they had knowledge of WBA), juxtaposed against large variability in the levels of implementation of WBA practices.Conclusion: The study surveyed postgraduate supervisors in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) context regarding their understanding and current practices of WBA. Self-reported knowledge levels were high while practices were variableContribution: The study provides insights into areas to focus on, with the future development and implementation of a comprehensive WBA strategy in South Africa.
Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 molecular results from the first two COVID-19 waves in Gauteng
Authors: Govender Kreshalen , Mafuyeka Rendani T. , Lukhwareni Azwidowi , Meyer Pieter 
Published: November 2024

Background: Laboratory-based molecular assays return cycle threshold (Ct) values for each gene target. There is limited hyperlocal information describing the Ct, age and sex trends during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) waves in South Africa.Objectives: To analyse the demographic and Ct value trends of SARS-CoV-2 molecular assays from two South African hospitals.Method: The Seegene Allplex 2019-nCoV™ results from the first two waves (June–July 2020 and November 2020–January 2021) from two major hospitals in Gauteng, South Africa, were extracted from the laboratory information system. Demographic variables and Ct values were analysed.Results: Overall, 2391 samples were analysed over two waves. In both waves, more women were tested than men; 68.4% versus 31.2% in the first wave and 59.8% versus 39.7% in the second wave. Differences in Ct values among the age groups were non-significant overall; however, most median Ct values in all age groups were 30. Men had lower median Ct values in the first wave, but this trend reversed in the second wave (p 0.001). The first wave had significantly lower mean and median Ct values per gene target (p 0.001).Conclusion: Patients tested in the first wave had lower Ct values. All age groups in both waves demonstrated infectivity potential; the demographic analysis agreed with South Africa’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemiological trends in both waves.Contribution: Granular insight into the basic demographic variables and Ct trends of SARS-CoV-2 real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) results within and between SARS-CoV-2 waves in South Africa.
Just housing: Constructing a theological praxis-agenda in a (South) African city
Authors: De Beer Stephan F. 
Published: November 2024

Against the backdrop of Africa’s urban revolution and the vastly unequal housing patterns in most African cities, this article argues for just housing to be a theological praxis-agenda. Drawing from a very local journey in one South African city, it considers David Korten’s four generations of development as a possible framework to guide such a theological praxis-agenda in (South) African cities.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: It proposes simultaneous actions of relief, development, advocacy and global solidarity, grounded in an immersed faith, if the church is to contribute to housing justice in African cities.
Evaluation of Efficacy of Inflammatory Novel Biomarkers for Risk Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease among Clinically Asymptomatic Individuals – A Systematic Review
Authors: Shrivastava Preeti , Sharma Tripti , Gautam Sanika 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide; hence, improved risk screening and prediction techniques are essential. This thorough analysis explores novel inflammatory biomarkers that might change the approach by which CVD is predicted in those who lack symptoms. Using a thorough analysis of the current state of prediction tactics and an intensive examination of their CVD events, this present research aims to provide the door to a more accurate and preventive approach to CVD prevention.

Methodology:
We extensively searched literature from 2012 to 2023, using databases such as Medline, Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and sources such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, and clinical trials. In this review, various study types were screened, including trials, commentaries, and editorials. To evaluate bias, we employed a two-part tool addressing five domains: selection bias, presentation bias, attrition bias, selective reporting, and different biases. In addition, a quality assessment tool was used for diagnostic accuracy studies.

Results:
In this current review, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included from 2012 to 2023. After the screening, approximately 10 RCTs (n = 43,879 patients) were incorporated into the present investigation. The average follow-up duration of these included studies was found to be around 6.49 years. The overall scenario of these trials reported that the maximum number of participants were male. Furthermore, our findings suggest that several serum biomarkers, especially hs-CRP and NT-proBNP, Gal-3, GDF-15, ST-2, etc., have the potential to improve primary CVD risk prevention among asymptomatic individuals.

Conclusion:
This systematic review highlights the critical importance of the utilization of biomarkers across diverse pathophysiological pathways as essential tools for the stratification of CVD risk in order to improve clinical outcomes.
Critical Success Factors for Successful Construction Project Management: A Comprehensive Evaluation
Authors: Alafeef Duaa M. 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to identify and assess the critical success factors that influence construction projects in Jordan, enabling project stakeholders to achieve their goals more efficiently. The data was collected and analyzed using statistical methods, employing a relative importance index to determine the significance of different factor categories. To achieve this, various factors were gathered from existing literature and previous research, rephrased for better comprehension, and then categorized into four groups.

Theoretical Framework: Construction is an inherently risky field, where the potential for failure looms, necessitating construction companies to carefully consider the factors that directly impact their project performance.

Method: A survey containing these critical success factors was distributed to 100 respondents, with 75 questionnaires returned and considered for analysis.

Results and Discussion: The study found that two primary categories significantly affected project success: community satisfaction and environmental-related factors. In contrast, the other three categories and their related factors, namely safety, quality, and community satisfaction, did not demonstrate a notable influence on construction project success.

Research Implications: The ultimate aim of all involved parties, be it project owners, contractors, or consultants from the public or private sector, is to successfully complete projects on schedule, within the allocated budget, while maintaining the highest quality and ensuring safety. However, construction projects in Jordan encounter numerous complex issues that affect their performance, including time management, cost control, maintaining quality, and ensuring safety.

Originality/Value: The researcher proposes several recommendations to improve the success of construction projects in Jordan, including: effective time management: allocate sufficient time for comprehensive planning and design of the project, and ensure the availability of payment before awarding contracts to avoid delays. Collaborative design review: involve clients in design review sessions to finalize plans and involve a team to estimate costs before bidding. Contractor accountability: ensure that contractors are well versed in contractual matters, maintain material inventory, manage finances efficiently, and create realistic project timelines.
The Influence of Zakat on Quality Economic Growth
Authors: Abdussalam  , Gunawan Aditya Rahmat , Hasanah Siti Mulyani 
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to verify, analyze, and describe the influence of zakat on quality economic growth, both the influence of zakat nationally and the influence of zakat collected by Rumah Zakat.

Theoretical Framework: The increase in national economic growth does not appear to be maximal accompanied by the quality of growth, so the role of zakat is an alternative solution to encourage and trigger quality economic growth. Indicators of quality economic growth are decreasing poverty levels, equal distribution of people's income, reducing unemployment, maintaining environmental sustainability, and increasing the quality of human resources.

Method: This research is descriptive research using a quantitative approach. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used is simple regression with the help of SPSS 26. The type of data used is panel data for 7 years. Data sources come from the official website of Baznas, Rumah Zakat, and BPS-Statistics Indonesia.

Results and Discussion: The results of this research conclude that national zakat collection has a significant effect on economic growth, a unidirectional relationship for every 1 percent increase in zakat collected will increase economic growth by 0.277 percent. Then the collection of zakat by Rumah Zakat has a significant effect on economic growth, a unidirectional relationship for every 1 percent increase in zakat collected will increase economic growth by 0.018 percent.

Research Implications: The implication of this research is that zakat has a positive contribution and is able to demonstrate its role as an instrument of Islamic philanthropy to encourage quality economic growth.

Originality/Value: This research contributes to scientific knowledge by highlighting the novelty of research through new findings that can trigger enthusiasm for good zakat management. The relevance and value of this research can be proven by the results of this research that zakat can influence and act as a trigger for quality economic growth.
Entre geobioethotipias y paradoja
Authors: Fallas-Vargas Fabrizio 
Published: November 2024

Este estudio pondera la raza como categoría analítica fundamental para comprender la alteridad dentro de matrices de sociabilidad atravesadas por la dominación. Se argumenta que la modernidad/colonialidad requirió procesos específicos de clasificación/racialización (geobioethotipias) que terminan elaborando filosóficamente, a través de la inferiorización y la neutralización, un sujeto putativamente universal capaz de sustentar el proyecto identitario de la ratio burguesa y que paradójicamente, aunque sea negada su existencia consigue mantener con éxito, mediante sus efectos, una fractura ideológica al interior de la matriz de reconocimiento de lo humano.
The role of Fintech-enabled microfinance in SME growth and economic resilience: Case studies and lessons learned
Authors: Bamidele Micheal Omowole  , Oghenekome Urefe  , Chukwunweike Mokogwu  , Somto Emmanuel Ewim  
Published: November 2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth, employment, and innovation, particularly in emerging economies. However, many SMEs face significant barriers in accessing traditional financial services, which limits their growth potential and economic resilience. Fintech-enabled microfinance has emerged as a transformative solution, leveraging technology to increase accessibility, affordability, and flexibility of financial services for SMEs. This review explores the role of fintech-driven microfinance in fostering SME growth and resilience, drawing insights from various case studies across different regions. Key fintech applications, such as mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending, and digital credit scoring, have revolutionized the microfinance landscape by reducing operational costs, improving the speed of service delivery, and reaching underserved SMEs in remote and low-income areas. These innovations allow SMEs to access timely capital, manage financial risk, and sustain operations during economic downturns, enhancing their ability to withstand shocks and sustain growth. Case studies, including mobile-based microloans in Kenya, peer-to-peer platforms in Indonesia, and blockchain-enabled lending in India, demonstrate the tangible impacts of fintech in enabling financial inclusion and economic empowerment. The review also discusses the lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, balanced regulatory frameworks, and addressing connectivity challenges to ensure equitable access. While fintech-enabled microfinance offers promising benefits, challenges such as cybersecurity risks, regulatory compliance, and the digital divide remain critical considerations. Overall, the findings suggest that fintech can significantly enhance SME resilience and contribute to more inclusive economic development. Future research and policy efforts should focus on maximizing these benefits while mitigating associated risks, paving the way for sustainable, fintech-driven microfinance models.
Keywords: Fintech, Microfinance, SME, Economic Resilience, Review.
Analyzing non-performing loan ratio in Egyptian banks: The impact of lending and environmental risks
Authors: Asmaa Mohammed  , Junming Yin  
Published: November 2024

The present paper investigates the association between the carbon intensity of loans and non-performing loan ratios (NPLR) in Egypt, tapping into an under-researched but important domain in environmental finance. Using an original survey administered to people working in the sector, this study combines responses that measure perceptions of carbon intensity measures, lending risks, and responses to these challenges in the banking sector. By linking these variables with NPLR, the empirical analysis will allow us to estimate direct and indirect effects of carbon-intensive on loans. Preliminary results show that an increase in carbon intensity increases non-performing loan ratios, suggesting that riskier carbon-intensive loans are associated with a higher likelihood of default. This paper adds to the emerging literature on sustainable banking by estimating the financial impact of environmental risks in loan portfolios and suggests that improving green lending behaviour can decrease the risk of future financial crises triggered by the banking sector.
Keywords: Carbon Intensity of Loan, Non-Performing Loan Ratio, Lending Risks, Mitigation Measures, Overall Assessment.