bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Multi-criteria analysis of adoption paths for fertiliser resource optimisation technologies
Authors: Fall Modou Gueye , Toure Katim , Diallo-Diagne Ndeye Helene , Sall Moussa , Diouf Latyr , Ndiaye Saliou 
Published: September 2024

Agriculture in the 21st century faces the challenge of finding the balance needed to mitigate the evolving constraints of climate change while continuing to perform its functions. In Senegal, agricultural sector policy has been adjusted to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by 30%. This policy is in line with the path of agricultural intensification, through microdosing technology, recommended for farms with low financial capacity. However, beyond the control of fertilizing resources, microdosing technology incorporates costs such as extra workload, drudgery and know-how, which have a strong influence on the choice of adoption. Indeed, the acceptability of an innovation depends on two factors, namely perceived usefulness and ease of use. Before introducing a new technology, it is therefore necessary to study its suitability for users' adoption or rejection criteria. With this in mind, this study uses a multi-criteria evaluation approach to analyze the adoption pathways for fertilizer resource optimization technologies. The study was carried out on millet in the 2020 and 2021 rainy season, comparing microdosing with current farming practice and the practice popularized in the Senegal cotton basin. Analysis according to the criteria of usefulness (profitability and economic autonomy) and ease of use (arduousness and work time) revealed three major results. It showed that the common farming practice, although it has no constraints on use, is not profitable and does not enable producers to be self-sufficient. The analysis also showed that the extension practice is not arduous, does not consume much labour time, and is also profitable. However, in an environment without input subsidies (currently at 50% for fertilisers), this practice does not empower farmers. With this practice, the State will always be obliged to bear part of the cost of inputs to relieve producers who consume more resources than they produce. The practice of optimising resources, using only 40% of the recommended doses of manure and fertiliser through microdose technology, is profitable and enables producers to be self-sufficient even in an environment without subsidies. This technology therefore relieves the State of the cost of fertiliser subsidies over the long term, as it produces more than it consumes in inputs, with a moderately high cost in terms of labour time. This is the main constraint on the adoption of this high- performance fertiliser optimisation technology. Fertiliser optimisation technology could therefore be a lever to enable agriculture to find the balance needed to adapt to climate change while making a significant contribution to mitigating its effects. But first, it will be necessary to overcome the labour-intensive nature of manual microdosing technology, which will certainly need to be adapted for better use, after appropriate mechanisation.
Caractérisation physico-chimique des sols situés dans une zone à forte pollution industrielle : Cas des communes de Ngoundiane et de Rufisque au Sénégal
Authors: Diouf Galass , Dime Abdou Khadre Djily , Dia Abdoul , Yatt Babacar , Fall Modou 
Published: September 2024

La pollution industrielle est l’une des principales sources de contaminations des sols. Pour évaluer l’impact de cette pollution dans les sols aux alentours des usines d’exploitation du basalte et de fabrication du ciment, une étude a été menée dans la commune de Ngoundiane et la ville de Rufisque au Sénégal. Pour ce faire, nous avons retenu, dans chaque zone, deux points de prélèvements distants de quelques kilomètres. Les caractérisations des échantillons ont porté sur la détermination de certains éléments ainsi qu’une caractérisation précise des propriétés telles que la granulométrie, le pH et la conductivité électrique. Les résultats des caractérisations chimiques des échantillons ont montré une prédominance de sols hydromorphes à texture sableuse. En outre, les sols à proximité des usines renfermaient des teneurs plus élevées en calcium, potassium, magnésium, ce qui constitue une réelle menace sur la santé des populations. Cette présence significative de ces éléments explique parfaitement l’augmentation de la conductivité électrique. Ces résultats indiquent une corrélation entre l’augmentation de la matière organique avec le pH dans la zone de Rufisque. Il ressort de cette étude que les sols prélevés dans les zones relativement éloignées des usines, sont riches en phosphores, témoignant l’impact des activités agricoles dans ces zones.
Effet de la position des mini-sets des tubercules sur la productivité d’ignames cultivées à Brazzaville (Congo)
Authors: Mpika Joseph , Moukiama Simplice Gaude Biangou , Makanga Ongouya Liana Dalacantara Epse , Attibayeba  
Published: September 2024

Les tubercules d’ignames sont l’une des principales sources en glucides. Cependant, la production est faible au Congo, due à l’indisponibilité des semences des variétés locales. L’étude visait à comparer l’effet des mini-sets issus des portions apicale, médiane et basale d’un tubercule de deux cultivars, sur la productivité d’igname. Les tubercules des cultivars C1, C4 et C3 de Dioscorea alata L. et C2 de Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.) étaient divisés en trois portions, puis fragmentés en mini-sets de 25 à 50 g. Ces mini-sets étaient ensuite traités dans une solution contenant 8 litres d’eau, 150 g de cendre de bois et 50 g de fongicide (Mancozèbe). Le semis était fait dans les planches avec l’écartement de 0,40 m x 0,50 m. Le taux de régénération, le diamètre au collet, la hauteur de tige, le nombre de feuilles, le nombre de tubercules par plant, la longueur des tubercules et le poids des tubercules ont été évalués. Les résultats ont montré que les mini-sets issus des portions apicale et médiane des cultivars C1, C3 et C4 de Dioscorea alata germent à la 3ème semaine après semis, avaient un taux de régénération de 92% pour C1 et C4 et 100% pour C3 sur un total de 12 mini-sets mis à régénérer. Cependant, les portions apicales, médianes et basales du cultivar C2 germent 28 à la 4ème semaine après semis, avaient un taux de régénération de 75, 83 et 92%. Néanmoins, il n’existait aucune différence significative sur la croissance végétative des mini-sets issus des différentes portions desdits cultivars. Le rendement en tubercules a diminué chez les mini-sets issus des portions basales de deux cultivars. Cette étude permet non seulement une meilleure connaissance sur la productivité d’ignames, mais aussi la compréhension des bases biologiques de cette plante dans les conditions écologiques et climatiques du Congo.
Effet des hybrides de maïs jaune à niveau protéique amélioré dans l'alimentation des poulets de chair Sasso sous climat tropical humide
Authors: Ba Mamadou l. , Hounkpevi Justin A. , Souare Mamadou l. , Adjei-Mensah Benjamin , Tona Kokou , Tchacondo Tchadjobo 
Published: September 2024

Dans les élevages avicoles, divers hybrides de maïs sont utilisés pour la formulation de l’aliment mais le problème de la qualité nutritionnelle des rations reste encore entier. La présente étude a été réalisée pour comparer l’effet des hybrides K5, K11, Samaz52 et Sotubaka sur les paramètres zootechniques, hématologiques et biochimiques du poulet de chair Sasso. Cent-soixante poussins (40 sujets par lot) ont été nourris pendant 12 semaines. Les données ont été soumises à l’analyse de variance sur le logiciel GraphPad Prism 8.0.2 suivie du post-test de Tukey avec p<5%. Les résultats étaient exprimés par la Moyenne ± Erreur standard sur la moyenne et en pourcentage. L’étude a montré, qu’il n’y a pas eu de différence significative au niveau de la prise alimentaire (p=0,986) ; le gain moyen quotidien (p=0,307) et l’indice de consommation (p=0,167). Les rations K5 et K11 ont eu des poids vifs similaires (p=0,924). Le lot K5 a eu une protéinémie plus élevée (p<0,0001). Aucune différence significative de glycémie n’a été observée entre Samaz52 et K5 (p=0,106). Le taux d’hématocrite était identique pour les rations K5 et K11 (p=0,262). Ces hybrides de maïs sont adaptés à l’alimentation des poulets.
Between belief, spirituality and superstition: an ecocritical consideration of selected traditional Igala tales
Authors: Salifu Peter Ogohi , Onogu Williams Sunday , Egwemi Oja Paul 
Published: September 2024

The traditional Igala society, akin to most African societies, is characterized by certain ethos, including beliefs, values, folklore, and taboos, propagated through traditional oral tales and avoidance rules. The evolvement of religions other than the African Traditional Religion (ATR), especially Christianity and Islam, and the wake of Western civilization witnessed the suppression of some of such tales and rules, contributing to their classification as primitive and superstitious. Hence, the efforts to replace them with new values and culture. Using Focus Group Discussions to collect and analyse data in a qualitative design, this article studies some of these traditional tales and avoidance rules from the prism of ecocriticism to show how they tacitly or implicitly encompass the world’s future in their themes. Salient, in this regard, is the burning issue of environmentalism. Highlighting how the manner of their formulation and propagation might have affected acceptability, the article posits that the antiquated narratives were, on the contrary, futuristic from the onset. Therefore, further efforts at their re- presentation, especially in theatre performance, would open them to empirical and scientific approaches, thereby, positioning them as veritable cultural models for environmental conservation.
A rare and challenging case of teratoma associated Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
Authors: English Kevan , De Leon Dianalyn 
Published: September 2024

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that is often underdiagnosed due to the variability and complexity of its clinical presentation and is frequently misdiagnosed as viral encephalitis. It is sometimes characterized as a form of limbic encephalitis, which predominantly affects children and younger adults, with a female-to-male ratio of 4:1. The neurological disease is commonly associated with an underlying tumour. Its pathophysiology is attributed to the formation and binding of IgG1 and G3 antibodies to the NR1 subunit of the NMDA receptor in the central nervous system. We present the case of a 23-year-old woman with a one-year history of episodic mood lability and psychosis who sought medical attention at the emergency department due to the sudden onset of agitation, hallucinations, and altered mental status. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed findings suggesting possible encephalitis. A cerebrospinal fluid analysis was positive for NMDAR antibodies, and a transvaginal ultrasound later revealed a right ovarian mass, from which a biopsy confirmed a mature cystic teratoma. Despite surgical resection of the tumour and medical treatment, the patient experienced persistent cognitive impairment and gait dysfunction following three months of hospitalization in the neuroscience intensive care unit. In light of the complexity and aggressiveness of the clinical symptoms of NMDAR encephalitis, the disease has a relatively good prognosis, especially following surgical resection of the associated malignancy and medical treatment in most patients. On the other hand, a delay in diagnosis and treatment may result in long-term functional deficits and poorer clinical outcomes.
Pengaruh Media Sosial Terhadap Perilaku Keagamaan Peserta Didik
Authors: Mugiyono Mugiyono , Afifatul Janah Reza 
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh Perilaku keagamaan yang merupakan suatu bentuk perilaku yang mana mencerminkan nilai-nilai agama yang terkandung didalamnya. Dalam diri manusia terdapat dua unsur yaitu usur jasmani dan unsur rohani. Unsur jasamani bisa didapatkan melalui makanan dan minuman sedangkan unsur rohani berupa nilai-nilai spiritual keagamaan. Perkembangan globalisasi membuat peserta didik menjadi akarab dengan smartphone sehingaa membuatnya menjadi jauh dengan nilai-nilai keagaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan: untuk mengukur seberapa besar pengaruh Media Sosial terhadap Perilaku Keagamaan. Metode yang digunakan menggunakan jenis Penelitian Kuantitatif dengan metode Deskriptif Analitik Korelasional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Simple random sampling, dengan jumlah responden 26 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jika dilihat dari segi uji koefisien Product Moment menghasilkan “r_xy” atau “r_o” sebesar 0,535, sedangkan “rt” pada taraf signifikan 5% = 0,396 dan taraf signifikan 1% = 0,505. Dengan demikian dapat diterima dan disetujui, sementara Hipotesis Nihil (Ho) ditolak atau tidak disetujui. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pada perhatian orang tua terhadap motivasi belajar
Influence of Personal Psychological Characteristics on the Development of Dancing Ability
Authors: Галынская Ю.С. , Ведерникова А.М. 
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена проблеме развития танцевальных способностей. Представлены результаты исследования взаимосвязи психологических характеристик личности и уровня развития танцевальных способностей обучающихся школы балета А. Жаровой. На основе проведённого исследования выявлено, что межполушарная асимметрия психических процессов, тип темперамента, психогеометрический тип оказывают влияние на успешное развитие танцевальных способностей.
The paper studies the relationship between the psychological characteristics of a personality and the level of dancing ability development of students in A. Zharova ballet school. On the basis of a special study, it is found that the interhemispheric asymmetry of mental processes, the type of temperament, the psychogeometric type have an impact on the development of dancing abilities.
The Production Potential of an Enterprise: Patterns, Characteristics and Factors of Development
Authors: Измайлов М.К. 
Published: September 2024

В статье предложены результаты исследования основных закономерностей формирования производственного потенциала, а также его характеристик и факторов формирования. Обобщены и проанализированы структурные, качественные, социально-экономические характеристики производственного потенциала предприятия. Составлена обобщенная схема факторов, влияющих на процесс формирования производственного потенциала предприятия.
The article provides the author's vision of the main patterns in the development of the enterprise's production potential; analyzes and describes in detail the structural, qualitative, socio-economic characteristics of the production potential; examines the external and internal factors influencing the process of production potential development.
QUALITY OF THE BUDGET POLICY OF THE MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Колоскова Н.В. 
Published: September 2024

В статье исследуются условия разработки и факторы влияния реализации бюджетной политики на муниципальном уровне бюджетной системы РФ. Определяются границы принятия решений по формированию и исполнению местного бюджета в рамках установленного порядка бюджетного процесса. При помощи анализа данных бюджетной статистики выясняется, какова степень самостоятельности принимаемых решений и какова их конечная эффективность. Цель исследования – разработка направлений повышения эффективности формирования и исполнения бюджета муниципального образования. В современных условиях сложной экономической ситуации, вызванной западными санкциями и снижением экспортных доходов федерального бюджета, значительно обостряются проблемы сбалансированности, в том числе местных бюджетов ввиду их большой зависимости от централизованных ресурсов. Всё это требует новых подходов к разработке условий реализации бюджетной политики регионов и муниципальных образований. В статье дан критический обзор методики и показателей оценки эффективности управления муниципальными финансами, предложены меры, способствующие повышению качества бюджетной политики муниципальных образований в России.
The article examines the conditions for the development and factors influencing the implementation of budgetary policy at the municipal level of the budgetary system of the Russian Federation. The paper discusses the boundaries of decision-making on the formation and execution of the local budget within the established order of the budget process. With the help of the analysis of budget statistics data, the author determines the degree of independence of the decisions made and their final efficiency. The purpose of the study is to develop ways to improve the efficiency of the formation and execution of the budget of the municipality. In modern conditions of a difficult economic situation caused by Western sanctions and a decrease in export revenues of the federal budget, the problems of balance, including local budgets, are significantly exacerbated due to their heavy dependence on centralized resources. All this requires new approaches to the development of conditions for the implementation of the budgetary policy of regions and municipalities. The article provides a critical review of the methodology and indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of municipal finance management, and suggests measures to improve the quality of the budget policy of municipalities in Russia.
The (non)effect of personalization in climate texts on the credibility of climate scientists: a case study on sustainable travel
Authors: Leerink Anna , Bos Mark , Reijnders Daan , van Sebille Erik 
Published: September 2024

Abstract. How we communicate about climate change affects how others think, feel, and act. Therefore, the way that climate scientists formulate messages is important. In this study, we assess the effect of personalization (operationalized as writing in a conversational style), as previously done by Ginns and Fraser (2010), and the perceived credibility of climate scientists. We exposed 100 participants aged between 18 and 35 to three versions of a text on the climate impact of train versus plane travel with varying degrees of personalization and assessed the outcome with respect to (1) their attitude (specifically interest and opinion) towards sustainable travel and (2) the perceived credibility of the climate scientist who wrote the text. Results show that there is a small effect on the degree of happiness after reading the different texts, but there are few other effects. Our main conclusion is that, although personalization may be well received by readers, it may not be the best mode to influence the attitudes of readers towards sustainable travel or to impact how readers come to perceive climate scientists' credibility.
Rosa rosae, de Víctor Botas: una novela histórica sui generis
Authors: San José Vázquez Eduardo 
Published: September 2024

El artículo estudia la codificación en varios niveles de la novela de Víctor Botas Rosa rosae (1992, 2015), una ficción que recupera la antigüedad latina sin ser propiamente una novela histórica, según la definición tradicional del género. Se analizan las tres claves que recorren la narración: la autobiografía, la literaria y la política. Su estudio desvela, no obstante, que esta codificación no establece un sistema fijo de correspondencias como el de la novela en clave.
Defanging Diversity
Authors: Daniel Kees  
Published: September 2024

They don’t want to realize that there is not one step, morally or actually, between Birmingham and Los Angeles.
- James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
This article explores the jurisprudential underpinnings of the so-called “diversity rationale” that until recently had been considered a powerful vehicle for fostering racial diversity on elite college campuses. As the national debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion measures—both their legitimacy and practice—will only intensify in the current sociopolitical climate, this writing attempts to provide a chronology of how the nation’s High Court has shaped the contours of that discourse, arguing that the Court’s juridical trepidation in this area of the law led to an unworkable framework that was doomed from inception. This article further examines the rapidly changing norms of race and identity—including the inherent tensions and complexities that such concepts engender before concluding with a recommendation for how to achieve the supposed aims of the affirmative action regime in American society.
Do return-to-work trajectories differ by mental disorder diagnosis? A register study among 37 523 Dutch workers
Authors: Vendelbosch Robèrt , Roelen Corné , Almansa Josué , Bültmann Ute , Arends Iris 
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVES: Return to work (RTW) of workers with mental disorders is often a process of gradually increasing work hours over time, resulting in a RTW trajectory. This study aimed to investigate 2-year RTW trajectories by mental disorder diagnosis, examining the distribution of age, sex and contracted work hours across the diagnosis-specific RTW trajectories.
METHODS: Sickness absence episodes diagnosed within the ICD-10 chapter V (mental and behavioral disorders) and ICD-10 Z73.0 (burnout) were retrieved from a Dutch occupational health service register, together with age, sex and contracted work hours. Sickness absence episodes due to adjustment disorders (N=25 075), anxiety disorders (N=1335), burnout (N=3644), mood disorders (N=5076), and post-traumatic stress disorders (N=2393) were most prevalent and included in latent class growth analysis (LCGA) to estimate 23-month RTW trajectories.
RESULTS: Four main RTW trajectories were identified for all mental disorder diagnoses: fast full RTW [range 82.4% (mood disorders) to 92.0% (adjustment disorders) of the study population], slow full RTW [3.5% (burnout) to 6.1% (mood disorders)], slow partial RTW [0.6% (adjustment disorders) to 1.6% (mood disorders)] and no RTW [2.2% (adjustment disorders) to 9.7% (mood disorders)]. Trajectories with a late onset of fast full RTW included higher percentages of women and lower percentages of full-time workers.
CONCLUSIONS: RTW trajectories were similar for different mental disorder diagnoses although the distribution differed across diagnoses, with more partial and no RTW trajectories among workers with mood disorders. To better guide workers back to work, more knowledge is needed of factors associated with late, partial, or no RTW.