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In Morocco, as almost everywhere in the world, the preventive measures induced by the health crisis have forced not only urgent and massive but also radical and permanent changes in school practices. Therefore, digital technology has been introduced as the most appropriate outcome to ensure pedagogical continuity. Apprenticeships and classes, which until then were entirely provided in person, were suddenly turned into an educational model that alternates face-to-face and virtual self-learning courses, at a distance, hence the concept of “hybrid” teaching. Given its abrupt and hasty nature, much has been said about this “hybrid approach”. Some may see it as a fantastic opportunity to promote ICTs, but most consider it very random and even chaotic. With that being said, the following contribution aims to study the hybridization of FLE teaching/learning as it has been implemented by some high schools in Kenitra during the pandemic (school year 2020/2021) to analyze its effects and main factors, before giving suggestions to improve and take full advantage of this learning system.

Inflationary pressures, but also the uncertainty regarding the duration and severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, have significantly increased in the last year. Moreover, the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, further called into question the upward trend in the inflation rate. In this sense, the sudden and continuous increase in energy, fuel, and food prices constitute new challenges for decision-makers. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the evolution of inflation in Romania from the period 1990-2022 because this constitutes a topical macroeconomic challenge. Compared to the way of presenting the information from the bibliography used and found at the end of the paper, in this paper only the essential aspects, the particularities of the chosen research topic, which finally provide an overview, can be found.

This letter is an unpretentious reflection on a decade of research in applied ethics and bioethics. Drawing on the experiential knowledge of the author, who has a background in occupational therapy and philosophy, this letter presents some of what has been learned over the years, which may help the current and future generation of bioethicists to navigate between theory and practice, and in so doing, value those confronted with ethical issues, demonstrate epistemic humility, while mobilizing ideas and theories capable of shedding light on the ethical dimensions of various experiences and practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presentation aims to analyse art. 493 par. 7 of the Romanian Criminal Procedure Code which regulates the challenge of preventive measures taken against legal persons. The presentation will provide an overview of aspects such as the persons who can file such a challenge, the arguments which can be brought, the competent court, the decision to be taken, as well as the possibility to challenge the court order through which the court of appeal takes or maintains the preventive measures, based on the relevant case law and legal literature. A paralel with the rescission of preventive measures shall be made, in order to bring into light the main differences between the two regulations.

Identified in 1976, Ebola virus, a member of the Filoviridae family (filovirus), can cause a disease mainly characterized by inaugural influenza-like syndrome with almost permanent fever followed by gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting causing dehydration. Death often occurs as a result of multi-system organ failure (hepatorenal failure, encephalopathy or even blood clotting disorders). Mortality rate is between 50 and 90%. Traditionally, patients with suspected and diagnosed Ebola were isolated in tents for essentially symptomatic treatment with very limited use of invasive procedures. Prevention consisted of measures aimed at respecting hygiene. Among caregivers, infection rate was 76% during the first Yambuku outbreak. Over time, management measures have been improved by the use of the vaccine, appropriate resuscitation techniques, specific treatment for filovirus and the use of BECUO (Biosecure Emergency Care Unit for Outbreaks). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O aplicativo TikTok tem seu principal foco na criação e compartilhamento de vídeos curtos, mas com grande vinculação à dimensão sonora, através da presença de músicas ou arquivos de áudio nas publicações. Neste sentido, destacamos os chamados Challenges (desafios), que consistem em uma reencenação de algum vídeo viral (de rápida disseminação) que é repetida pelos participantes utilizando sua própria imagem. Este artigo examina o Challenge #memoryunlocked, no qual os usuários constroem uma espécie de passado audiovisual a partir da convocação de uma canção pop associada à sua adolescência. Ao propormos uma cartografia pelos audiovisuais deste challenge, aproximamos conceitos de memória (Bergson, 2006); dispositivo (Parente, 2007) e banco de dados (Manovich, 2001, 2015) que contribuem para compreendermos mais sobre os “construtos de lembrança” que emergem impulsionados pela música.

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of a significant global challenge the international organizations are faced within the 21st century - climate change. Climate change has detrimental effects on international security and stability. In the past decades, humanity has faced emerging natural occurrences such as the increase in the World Ocean level, higher frequency of monsoon rainfalls, impaired conditions of the ecosystems in the rain forests. The massive population increase in Africa and South Asia also points to the fact that natural resources are not infinite, and their spare use becomes a priority of worldwide importance. Managing climate change is a global problem, the solution of which mandates the unified efforts of the entire international community. And this is where climate diplomacy comes at play. The efforts of climate diplomacy need to be focused on two primary directions. The first priority is limiting global warming under 2°C compared to the pre-industrial levels and taking actions to reduce the harmful emissions of greenhouse gases. The second priority is about taking adequate measures to handle climate change consequences, amongst which the so-called climate migration.

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The French journal «Clio, Femmes, Genre, Histoire» was founded in 1995 in a cultural milieu not very favorable to the history of women. At the time, its subtitle was «Histoire, Femmes et Sociétés». From its inception, two thematic issues of three hundred pages each have been published every year, and the journal will soon publish its 50th issue and celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2020. Its history –political, intellectual and institutional at the same time– can be read as a succession of challenges that have been overcome.

Although the myth of Pelops and Hippodamia became very popular in the classical mythological tradition, to date, representations of it have been scarce. The few existing examples consisted of the sculptural ensemble of the pediment of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, some 3rd century sarcophagi, and a number of ceramic vessels. The sole mosaic representation was that held by the Museum of Damascus. However, in recent years, the number of mosaic representations has greatly increased. The discovery of the mosaic at Noheda, featuring, for the first time, the entire narrative sequence of the myth, coupled with the discovery of a possible new specimen, in which Pothos is portrayed as a main character for the first time, not only makes it possible to reconstrue hitherto misinterpreted ancient tapestries, but also furthers understanding of the legend’s iconography in Classical Antiquity.

In recent years, in a symptomatic manner, peculiar practices are spreading. As David Le Breton brilliantly explains, in the « physical and sporting activities at risk » the individual - often in the presence of a wild nature - becomes heroically the only sovereign of his existence by means of a bet on his abilities, engaging a challenge that, at the limit, puts life at stake. The possibility of finding death in the challenge ensures - in the positive performance - an intensification of the biographical meanings (Le Breton, 2002). According to Le Breton line of thinkingwe can affirm that individual, becoming the hero of his own existence, fights the anxiety of a world lived as hostile, indifferent and meaningless. Analyzing this particular phenomenon, in an investigation that takes into account the sociological reasons of its indicative success, is the aim of this article.

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Research background: The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has created irreversible damage to the world economy. Businesses ranging from local shops to multinational companies are suffering extensively due to the lockdowns in place. Amon this the unorganized sector is the worst hit as majority of the stakeholders have no alternative income. This makes a study in SMEs much more necessary as this sector is extremely volatile and even the slightest fluctuations in the economy causes huge losses for them. Purpose of the article: This study is aimed at analyzing the degree of impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on SMEs globally. Methods: This research, by design, is descriptive and exploratory and its objective is to determine, based on the appreciation that managers or those responsible for the financial management of SMEs have, how it impacts to their finances the health crisis caused by COVID-19 for the development and investment of their business. Findings & Value added: The results obtained in the research show that the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 has been a challenge for SMEs because it has generated a strong crisis, but they have shown cautious in the measures to face it, and financial management strategies aimed at avoiding indebtedness. In conclusion, the management of SMEs is aware that to face the new modality it is necessary to carry out administrative and financial management based on foreseeable strategies, considering the changes aimed at the development and investment of their businesses.

There is a longstanding presumption in Canadian law that jurors will act impartially in carrying out their duties, but this presumption may be challenged when the defendant is a member of a racialized minority group. In those circumstances, the defence may initiate a challenge for cause procedure, wherein potential jurors are questioned about their ability to set aside any racial prejudice and judge the case solely on the evidence. Although the challenge for cause procedure has been in place for some time, little attention has been given to the process and whether it in fact effectively screens for juror bias. This article provides an overview of the challenge for cause procedure, with particular attention to race-based challenges, as well as psychological research assessing the effectiveness of the procedure. Reference is made to the authors’ analysis of actual jury selection proceedings in which the challenge procedure was invoked. The data revealed that, although only a small percentage of potential jurors admitted to potential prejudice in open court, many more were excluded by triers and counsel. En el derecho canadiense existe la presunción antigua de que los jurados actúan de forma imparcial al desarrollar sus funciones. Sin embargo, esta presunción se puede cuestionar cuando el acusado pertenece a una minoría racial. En esas circunstancias, la defensa puede iniciar un procedimiento de impugnación del jurado en el que se interroga a los potenciales miembros del jurado sobre su capacidad para dejar de lado cualquier prejuicio racial y basarse únicamente en evidencias para juzgar el caso. A pesar de que la impugnación del jurado es un tema que ha estado de actualidad durante algún tiempo, se ha prestado poca atención al proceso y si realmente se detectan de forma efectiva sesgos dentro del jurado. Este artículo proporciona una visión general del procedimiento de impugnación del jurado, prestando especial atención a las impugnaciones basadas en la raza, así como de la investigación psicológica para evaluar la eficacia del procedimiento. Se hace referencia al análisis de las autoras de los procesos de selección del jurado en los que se invocó la impugnación del jurado. Los datos revelaron que, aunque sólo un pequeño porcentaje de los posibles miembros de jurado admitieron un prejuicio potencial de forma pública, jueces y abogados excluyeron a muchos más. DOWNLOAD THIS PAPER FROM SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2756034

Background: Global estimates suggest there are almost 19 million visually impaired children worldwide, most of whom reside in poor countries, with the major cause being treatable. Aim: To determine the barriers to accessing childhood eye care services and to develop an eye care plan for children in South Darfur State, Sudan. Setting: The study took place in South Darfur State, Sudan. Methods: The classical Delphi technique was used to build consensus on a list of statements, which were generated based on the themes established by the experts, as well as on an extensive literature review. Results: Response rates ranged from 90% in the first round (n = 18), 100% in the second round (n = 18) to 89% in the third and final round (n = 16). The total number of statements recommended by the Delphi panellists for development of the paediatric eye care plan, was 60 based on a consensus level of 80% agreement or more. The expert’s consensus on the following key elements for promotion and improvement of child eye care: The main barriers to accessing child eye care were high poverty rate, unavailability of child eye services and a lack of community awareness. The challenges facing visually impaired children were an absence of paediatric ophthalmologists, low vision and orthoptic services. Conclusion: The main barriers to accessing child eye care services were financial, clinical access and lack of knowledge. There should be greater collaboration between the Ministries of Health, Education and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to work together in addressing these barriers.

On December 12th, 2013, the President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Artur Mas, together with the representatives of some Catalan political and civil organizations, announced at a press conference its decision to conduct a referendum with the aim of stating the citizen’s support for the independence of Catalonia from Spain. This referendum was to be held in November 9, 2014. This "independence challenge" posed by the Catalan government puts the Spanish government in a very difficult situation. In a climate of absolute confrontation, in which supporters and opponents of the consultation have put aside the possibility of a de facto agreement, political and social gaps opened in the wake of this conflict is far from being solved.

The fight against antibiotic resistance is faced with a lack of therapeutic innovation, due to the low return on investment for players in the pharmaceutical sector. Research challenges need to integrate a translational research strategy for the development of new therapeutics in a One Health approach. For synergistic collaboration, public-private partnerships have been set up with financial support mechanisms for the marketing of new anti-infectives, enabling a return on investment for players in the pharmaceutical sector., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are common, they represent 4 to 6 % of all fractures. They usually affect the elderly (above 60 years) and most the time, women (M/F ratio = 3/7). In general, they are not or slightly displaced and their treatment is thus commonly conservative (75 to 90 % of cases). A displaced PHF can be challenging for the orthopaedic surgeons because of the actual lack of consensus concerning the gold standard treatment for these fractures. This monocentric retrospective study compares the outcomes of both conservative and surgical treatment in PHF at minimum one year follow-up.

In Jeu de la Feuillée, Adam de la Halle surprises with his choice to associate elements that seem to have few features in common. The society of Arras is mixed up with the world of fairies and la mesnie Hellequin. We also find a dervé, whose role is, without doubt, to further accentuate the mystery of meaning of this atypical game. The aim of our contribution is to show that, beyond any dramatic logic, in Jeu de la Feuillée, the meaning is created through the very succession of these incoherent elements. Indeed, everything seems to suggest that the challenge of this mysterious game with the meaning is to reveal the omnipresence of illusion and to postulate the omnipotence of laughter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stand-up comedians do not only aim to get their audience entertained. They also try to trigger audience epistemic and ideological engagement with different humour contents. This is done by them through the transactional frames of ideologies and social identity embedded in comedic routines. This study seeks to analyse a growing presence of Rapport management framework and gender representations that challenge and seek to change existing gender stereotypes about women not supporting women. Three female African stand-up comedians have been selected for this study. Two joking performances of Helen Paul (Nigeria comedian), Tumi Morake (South African comedian), and Heiress Jacinta (Ghanaian comedian) were transcribed using the researchers’ notations. Four jokes each were purposively selected from the performances of each of the comedians, and the transcribed data was analysed using Spencer-Oatey’s (2000) Rapport Management theory, and van Dijk’s (2000) ideological Square. The study reveals that African female comedians identify gender binaries and they use their jokes to project ideologies about it. These ideologies influence perceptions of the social identity of the African woman. It is evident, from the data, that the African female comedians predominantly challenge ideologies that are not positive about the female gender, sometimes by ‘de-emphasising positive things about the male gender’, but also by emphasizing female rapport that busts contrary stereotypes. In the process, the female comedians deploy several different linguistic strategies, which the study also explores.

This paper represents a synthesis of several longitudinal investigations, aiming to elucidate the quantum of challenges of the contemporary society condition and its particularities in a developing society, like the Moldavian one, and how the new democracies try to find their places in the context of changes since the 2008 world economic crisis.

Cultural diversity has emerged as a key concern in recent years, however the implications to this term are very different. A number of people see cultural diversity as fundamentally important and positive, as it points to a sharing of the wealth embodied in each of the world’s cultures and, accordingly, to the links tying us all in processes of exchange and dialogue via translation. On the other hand, for many others, cultural differences are what cause us to lose sight of our shared humanity and as a result are the root of numerous conflicts, since we can get lost in translation. This second finding is today all the more plausible since globalisation has increased the points of interaction and friction between cultures, giving rise to identity-linked tensions, withdrawals and claims, particularly of each one and other, which can become potential sources of dispute. The essential challenge, therefore, would be to propose a coherent vision of cultural diversity, languages and translations and thereby to clarify how, far from being a threat, it can become beneficial to the action of the international community.

What does it mean to be able to observe and describe rhythm? And does the ability to make such a description give us “more” knowledge about a poem or does it merely support illusions that poems, in contrast to other texts, have accessible interiorities that enable the transmission of truths? This essay argues that such questions are secondary to the question of how rhythm and its description have been and continue to be involved in the production of the reader. The essay will examine two very different poets, Philip Larkin and Keston Sutherland. Larkin’s “Mr Bleaney” uses empiricism and iambic statement to give the illusion of consumable knowledge. Sutherland’s “Ten Past Nine”, in contrast, challenges the reader in terms of what it is “about” and “who” is speaking to such an extent that the reader does not know “who” he or she is supposed to be. Regular rhythm reveals not consumable poeticality but a disturbing pathology in which the reader is invited to share.

In the particular case of French literature, the post-national transition shows more painful because of the “literary specificity” and the cultural pact of the nation. We will try to enlighten the key-elements which characterize this evolution and this challenge.

Inter-religious harmony is crucial in maintaining political and national stability. Living in a peaceful and harmonious environment is important when the society consists of diverse races and religious adherents. The existence of minor tension in the society to some extent has jeopardised inter-religious relations. The failure to preserve religious harmony could expose the society to conflict and chaos. Thus, this paper aims to discuss and elaborate the pertinent elements in sustainable harmony among multi-religious society in Perak. The paper elaborates on the fundamental factors contributing to socio-religious harmony among multi-religious society. Library research method is used in addressing the situation of religious harmony in Perak and the pertinent element should be fostered in order to preserve religious harmony. This paper also emphasises that elements such as acceptance, understanding, co-operation as well as right and justice are significant elements in sustaining religious harmony. Hence, the discussion is aimed to build a sustainable concept of multi-religious harmony in Perak. The findings could also encourage multi-religious society to maintain and build a strong relationship among them.

Pôle Emploi, the French public employment service, was created in 2008-2009 through the fusion of two large public agencies. Since then, its 50 000 employees are faced with rising unemployment, while having to adapt to a new model for management of public services. The new model attacks their previous monopoly on professional legitimacy in the field of employment. Employees from the precursor agencies now have the choice of joining or not joining the national collective bargaining agreement. The different representative trade unions are deeply split, notably along lines of categories of employees.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the benefits and challenges using laptop computers (hereafter referred to as laptops) inside and outside higher education classrooms. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 156 university students (54 males, 102 females) enrolled in either education or communication studies. Benefits of using laptops in class were active note taking, particularly when instructors provided materials ahead of time, searching for academic resources, use of subject-specific software, communicating and sharing information with peers, and engaging with online interactive tools. Challenges of using laptops inside the class included surfing the web for personal reasons, social networking with peers and, to a lesser extent, entertainment in the form of watching video podcasts or playing games. Benefits were reported far more often than challenges inside the classroom. Benefits of using laptops outside of class included collaboration with peers, increased productivity, and conducting research. Challenges of using laptops outside of class included surfing the web for personal reasons, social networking, and entertainment. Benefits and challenges were reported equally often outside the classroom. More research needs to be conducted on the extent to which distractions impede learning and productivity inside and outside the class. Cette étude avait pour but d’examiner les avantages et les défis associés à l'utilisation d’ordinateurs portables à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des salles de classe d’enseignement supérieur. Des données quantitatives et qualitatives ont été recueillies auprès de 156 étudiants universitaires (54 hommes, 102 femmes) inscrits dans des programmes d’éducation ou de communication. Les avantages de l'utilisation d’ordinateurs portables en classe incluaient la prise active de notes, en particulier lorsque les instructeurs fournissaient la documentation à l'avance, la recherche de ressources universitaires, l'utilisation de logiciels spécifiques, la communication et le partage d’informations entre pairs, ainsi que l’utilisation active d’outils interactifs en ligne. Les défis incluaient le fait que les étudiants naviguent sur le web pour des raisons personnelles, utilisent les réseaux sociaux avec des pairs et, dans une moindre mesure, se divertissent en regardant des podcasts ou en jouant à des jeux vidéo. Les avantages ont été beaucoup plus souvent signalés que les défis. Les bénéfices de l'utilisation d’ordinateurs portables en dehors des cours incluaient la collaboration entre les pairs, une productivité accrue et la recherche en ligne. Les défis de l'utilisation d’ordinateurs portables en dehors des cours comprennent le fait que les étudiants naviguent sur le web pour des raisons personnelles, utilisent les réseaux sociaux et se divertissent. Dans le cas de l’utilisation des portables en dehors des salles de classe, les avantages et défis ont été signalés de manière égale. Des recherches supplémentaires doivent être menées pour déterminer dans quelle mesure les distractions entravent l'apprentissage et la productivité à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de la salle de classe.

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Because of decreased prices, increased convenience, and wireless access, an increasing number of college and university students are using laptop computers in their classrooms. This recent trend has forced instructors to address the educational consequences of using these mobile devices. The purpose of the current study was to analyze and assess beneficial and challenging laptop behaviours in higher education classrooms. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 177 undergraduate university students (89 males, 88 females). Key benefits observed include note-taking activities, in-class laptop-based academic tasks, collaboration, increased focus, improved organization and efficiency, and addressing special needs. Key challenges noted include other student’s distracting laptop behaviours, instant messaging, surfing the web, playing games, watching movies, and decreased focus. Nearly three-quarters of the students claimed that laptops were useful in supporting their academic experience. Twice as many benefits were reported compared to challenges. It is speculated that the integration of meaningful laptop activities is a critical determinant of benefits and challenges experienced in higher education classrooms.

The autonomy of the Catholic Church from Hungary entered the political-ecclesiastical debate from Hungary in the early 1870, but our research goes until the year 1918, because our intention is to offer a panoramic view of the subject. The project of Catholic autonomy in Hungary represented a major challenge for the Romanian Greek-Catholic Church, which was in this way compelled to develop its own ideology of ecclesiastical autonomy and to affirm its own identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]