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With the onset of climate change, adaptive action must occur at all scales, including locally, placing increasing responsibility on the public. Effective communication strategies are essential, and adaptation games have shown potential in fostering social learning and bridging the knowledge–action gap. However, few research efforts so far give voice to participants that engage with collaborative games in organisational and community settings. This paper presents a novel approach to studying designer–participant interactions in adaptation games, diverging from traditional learning-focused frameworks. Specifically, it examines Minions of Disruptions™ (MoD), a collaborative tabletop board game, through the lens of how participant perception aligns with the game's design intentions as described by the game designers and facilitators. Through focus group interviews with designers and facilitators, 10 core design intentions were identified and compared with responses from post-game surveys of participants from 2019–2022. Key insights reveal that collaboration and team building are highly effective frames for climate adaptation. However, some design elements, such as time pressure, can hinder discussion, suggesting a need to balance objectives. The method adopted manages to avoid traditional expert-to-public analysis structures and places emphasis on the importance of iterative design based on participant insights. This approach provides valuable guidance for future adaptation game designs, demonstrating that games can effectively engage diverse groups and support local adaptation efforts by creating a sense of belonging and collective purpose.

Energy consumption of the buildings sector has increased dramatically over the past decade. In Egypt, existing buildings consume 60% of electrical energy. Improving existing buildings through energy retrofitting and using different techniques of integrated PV may serve as a step towards improving the energy performance in buildings in Egypt and achieving nZEB levels. This research aims to explore the potential of achieving nZEB levels through retrofitting office buildings’ typical prototypes in Cairo, Egypt, with basic designs, layouts, and orientations. In this study, 12 hypothetical office buildings (linear, square (courtyard), and L-shaped) with both open and closed plans N-S and E-W oriented were simulated using DesignBuilder. The proposed retrofitting strategy succeeded in decreasing annual energy consumption by 46%–65% for all retrofitted cases. Four retrofitted cases met the nZEB target, these are the closed squared office building oriented E-W, closed squared office building oriented N-S, the closed linear office building oriented E-W, and open-plan linear office building oriented E-W. This study may be considered prototypical to encourage policymakers to urgently enforce existing energy conservation codes and set retrofitting measures, to start a national retrofit process of existing office buildings in Egypt.

Introduction Forensic psychiatry is a specific field of practice in child psychiatry where skills are applied for legal purposes and the expert is faced with certain difficulties. Objectives Our objective was to determine the characteristics of the forensic procedure and the clinical profile of the consultants. Methods Cross-sectional and retrospective descriptive study concerning patients consulting the child psychiatry department of Mongi Slim Hospital between January 2018 and December 2019 in the context of a forensic expertise, excluding administrative expertise. Telephone interviews were carried out for the medicolegal follow-up. Results The average age was 9 [+/- 3.1] years and the sex ratio was 0.97. The majority of the requests for expertise came from the specialised unit for violence against women and children (40%). The expert’s task was to carry out a child psychiatric examination in 44% of cases and to establish credibility in 6.8% of cases. Apart from 3 cases of perpetrators, the requests concerned victims of physical (40.1%), sexual (38.6%) and psychological (21.3%) aggression. The assault had taken place within the family in 52% of cases and the alleged aggressor was the father in 36%. The average time between the incident and the request for an expert opinion was significantly longer in cases of sexual assault (p =0.01). The physical assaults concerned more boys (p = 0.05) while those of a sexual nature concerned female children (p=0.005). Victims of sexual aggression showed more sexualised behaviour (p

Introduction Adolescence is considered as a particularly vulnerable period for body image disturbance. Body esteem is defined as the self-evaluation of one’s own body or appearance. Objectives Validate the Body Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA) in Tunisian adolescents. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among adolescents who attend Tunisian high school from 11 October 2021 to 11 November 2021. We translated the BESAA into dialectal Tunisian Arabic based on the translation back-translation method. The validity of the scale was evaluated through content validity, reliability and construct validity. We used the Arabic version of Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale as an external validator. Results We recruited 340 adolescents aged between 12 and 19 years’ old. The translated version was considered satisfactory. The internal consistency showed a good result with a Cronbach Alpha of 0,830. The correlation between items and subscales demonstrated statistically significant and logical results. Statistically significant correlations were found between the BESAA and its external validator the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (r= 0,422; p< 0,01). The exploratory analysis related three factors similarly to the original version of the questionnaire and in confirmatory analysis. The scale demonstrated good model fit statistics as follow: Comparative fit index= 0,87; goodness of fit index=0,81; adjusted goodness of fit index=0,77; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation=0,1 and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual=0,09. Conclusions Our BESAA version can be reliably used to conduct further studies and researches on body esteem in the Tunisian population. Disclosure of Interest None Declared

Introduction Self-esteem is a valuable personal asset and it has shown to be related to well-being across cultures and nations. Objectives Explore the level of self-esteem among Tunisian adolescents and the different factors that modulate it. Methods We conducted a cross sectional study among adolescents who attend Tunisian high school from 11 October 2021 to 11 November 2021. Adolescents filled the Tunisian version of Body Esteem Scale of Adolescents and Adults, the Arabic version of the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and a questionnaire containing socio- demographic and clinical variables. Results The population was made of 60.3% of girls and 39.7% of boys. Their age varied from 12 to 19 years’ old. The adolescents were attending the high school from seventh to third year of secondary school. Their body mass index (BMI) was normal in 58.2%,

The lightweight refractory high entropy alloys (RHEAs) can be considered the best alternative to Ni-based superalloys, which has significantly increased the attention of researchers. In this study, the newly designed lightweight (ρ ∼ 6.2 g/cm3) Al0.5Ti2Nb1Zr1WX (X: 0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7) RHEAs were prepared. Our results evidence that the microstructure of Al0.5Ti2Nb1Zr1W0.5 RHEA has a BCC structure merged with B2 nano-precipitates, which leads to significant improvement in the specific yield strength (SYS) compared with other RHEAs. Besides, the compressive SYS (σ0.2/ρ) of Al0.5Ti2Nb1Zr1W0.5 RHEA at 298 K, 973 K, and 1078 K are as high as 187 MPa g−1 cm3, 128 MPa g−1 cm3, and 95 MPa g−1 cm3, respectively. Interestingly, Al0.5Ti2Nb1Zr1W0.5 RHEA exhibited excellent ductility (greater than68 %) under compression at temperatures from 298 K to 1273 K. The distinct deformation mechanisms at 973 K and 1273 K are discussed as well. Initially, the strain hardening capability is provided by dislocation-dominated deformation. Conversely, with an increase in the strain, the micro-crack development and dynamic recovery (DRX) trigger the conversion from strain-hardening to persistent flow softening when the temperature is raised from 973 K to 1273 K. The persistent flow softening at 1273 K is primarily due to diffusion-controlled dislocation annihilation and continuous (DRX).

Our goal of this article is to introduce a new product operator that will be called $ {D^n_u} S_{\phi} $ the product of weighted differentiation and superposition operators from $ {H}^{\infty} $ to Zygmund spaces. Moreover, we characterize a necessary and sufficient conditions for $ {D^n_u} S_{\phi} $ operators from $ {H}^{\infty} $ to Zygmund spaces to be bounded and compact.

The increasing price of and demand for energy have prompted several organizations to develop intelligent strategies for energy tracking, control, and conservation. Demand side management is a critical strategy for averting substantial supply disruptions and improving energy efficiency. A vital part of demand side management is a smart energy management system that can aid in cutting expenditures while still satisfying energy needs; produce customers’ energy consumption patterns; and react to energy-saving algorithms and directives. The Internet of Things is an emerging technology that can be employed to effectively manage energy usage in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in the smart environment. This paper presents a smart energy management system for smart environments that integrates the Energy Controller and IoT middleware module for efficient demand side management. Each device is connected to an energy controller, which is the inculcation of numerous sensors and actuators with an IoT object, collects the data of energy consumption from each smart device through various time-slots that are designed to optimize the energy consumption of air conditioning systems based on ambient temperature conditions and operational dynamics of buildings and then communicate it to a centralized middleware module (cloud server) for management, processing, and further analysis. Since air conditioning systems contribute more than 50% of the electricity consumption in Pakistan, for validation of the proposed system, the air conditioning units have been taken as a proof of concept. The presented approach offers several advantages over traditional controllers by leveraging real-time monitoring, advanced algorithms, and user-friendly interfaces. The evaluation process involves comparing electricity consumption before and after the installation of the SEMS. The proposed system is tested and implemented in four buildings. The results demonstrate significant energy savings ranging from 15% to 49% and highlight the significant benefits of the system. The smart energy management system offers real-time monitoring, better control over the air conditioning systems, cost savings, environmental benefits, and longer equipment life. The ultimate goal is to provide a practical solution for reducing energy consumption in buildings, which can contribute to sustainable and efficient use of energy resources and goes beyond simpler controllers to address the specific needs of energy management in buildings.

Introduction the problematic use of social media (PUSM) is considered nowadays as a behavioural addiction. Social media seem to provide an ephemeral escape especially for children suffering from dysfunctional families and abuse. Objectives To study in a population of children and adolescents followed in outpatient child psychiatry unit, the prevalence, and family risk factors related to PUSM. Methods a descriptive study was conducted among child and adolescent psychiatry consultants. Parents were asked to provide answers for the BSMAS (Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale). We used a self-administered questionnaire and the BSMAS to assess patients’ social media’s use characteristics and the APGAR Family Test to assess their satisfaction with their family functioning. Results The prevalence of PUSM was estimated at 9.2% in our population according to the conservative approach, rising to 48.7% according to the liberal approach. APGAR Family Test scores were negatively correlated with BSMAS scores (Pearson’s coefficient= -0.37; p=0.002). Significantly higher scores were found in cases of exposure to physical (p=0.001) or moral (p=0.037) abuse and among patients who witnessed spousal violence (p=0.041), and whose parents had a lower level of education. A positive and significant correlation was found between parents’ and adolescents’ BSMAS scores (p=0.04). Conclusions Psychopathological fragility triggered by poor family functioning expose to the risk of PUSM. The implementation of preventive strategies and a rigorous and global management of these adolescents are imperative to fight against this disorder. Disclosure No significant relationships.

Introduction Social Media (SM) have recently gained substantial popularity among youth. However, the relationship between problematic use of social media (PUSM) and psychopathology in children and adolescents remains unclear. Objectives To study in a population of children and adolescents followed in outpatient psychiatry unit, the prevalence, and psychopathological factors linked to PUSM. Methods A descriptive study was led among child and adolescent’s psychiatry patients. Parents were asked to provide answers for the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL). PUSM was assessed using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS). Mental disorders’ related data were extracted from patients’ medical records. Results Our study included 76 patients with a mean age of 14.2 ± 2.6 [11,18] years and a sex-ratio of 1. The prevalence of PUSM was estimated at 9.2% in our population according to the conservative approach, rising to 48.7% according to the liberal approach. Anxiety (32.4%) and depressive disorders (24.3%) were most prevalent among patients with PUSM. BSMAS scores were significantly higher among patients with smoking habits (p=0.03). CBCL T-scores interpretation showed internalizing and externalizing disorders among 80.3% and 64.5% patients respectively. BSMAS scores were significantly higher among patients belonging to the clinical range of all the CBCL syndrome scales, except for social problems, and among patients suffering from both internalizing and externalizing disorders (p=0.005). Conclusions PUSM was shown to be more prevalent among clinical populations compared to healthy controls. Research has indicated a potential link between PIUSM and psychopathology; however, the significance of the correlation remains unclear. Disclosure No significant relationships.

Introduction: Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy with an estimated incidence of 1–2 per million people. It may recur, after complete surgical removal by local or distant metastasis. Observation: We report a case of late metastatic ACC presented as a mesenteric mass, 10 years post left adrenalectomy. Our case was initially misdiagnosed radiologically as gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), and then the decision for exploration was made. The mass could be safely excised and confirmed pathologically to be an adrenocortical tumour.

Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek] is considered as a pulse crop having high nutritional value containing large amount of protein contents. Destructive diseases of mungbean causing poor seed quality as well as reduce the yield are Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV) and Urdbean Leaf Crinkle Virus (ULCV). The experiment was conducted in field conditions at research area of Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. Screening of twenty mungbean varieties/lines was performed against both viruses. A check was sown after every four cultivars named as Kabuli mung. Not a single cultivar exhibited highly resistant and resistant reaction against MYMV along with ULCV. In case of MYMV moderately resistant response showed by three varieties (Azari-06, NM-2011, NM-2006), moderately susceptible response by one variety (NM-121-125), susceptible response by four cultivars (NM-92, NM-54, 11002, NM-28) and highly susceptible response includes twelve cultivars (NM-51, NM-98, NM-20-21, NM-19-19, 7006, 11009, 11010, 11003, 11011, 11007, 110047008). Whereas, response of mungbean cultivars against ULCV showed that three varieties were found moderately resistant (Azri-06, NM-2011, NM-2006), four cultivars were found moderately susceptible (NM-54, NM-28, 11002, NM-92), four cultivars were found susceptible (NM-51, 11003, 11011, 11004,) and nine cultivars were found highly susceptible (NM-98, NM-20-21, NM-19-19, NM-121-125, 7006, 11009, 7008, 11010, 11007).

Interleukin-6, a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine, might be involved in Behçet's disease (BD) pathological pathways. We investigated IL-6 levels in sera and synovial fluids collected from BD patients. The IL-6 production was also studied in vivo, by measuring its activity in culture supernatants of PBMC and alveolar macrophages, stimulated or not with LPS. The patients with BD were compared to RA patients and healthy controls. High IL-6 levels were observed in sera, synovial fluid and LPS stimulated PBMC supernatants, from active BD patients, similar to those of RA patients. Alveolar macrophages production of IL-6 was significantly elevated in two active BD patients with an interstitial pneumonia, when compared to controls. These elevated levels of IL-6 suggest its involvement in the inflammatory sites of BD, which may be related to the progression of the acute lesions, at least in the joints and in the lungs.

Objective: Our aim was to evaluate patient-related factors and compare the techniques used for surgical specimen removal [trocar extension (TE) and Pfannenstiel incision (PF)] in terms of incisional hernia (IH) occurrence in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP). Materials and Methods: The records of 219 patients who underwent RALRP in our clinic between November 2017 and March 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Postoperative complication data and functional (continence and potency status) and oncological outcomes were recorded. Hernia type, location, and treatments applied were also noted. Results: After exclusion, complete data were available on 192 patients undergoing RALRP between the specified dates. The TE technique for removing the surgical specimen was performed in 135 patients, and the lower abdominal transverse incision technique (PF) in 57 patients. Preoperative patient- and tumor-related characteristics (age, body mass index [BMI], American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, T stage, and prostate size) were similar in both surgical groups. IH was detected in 16 patients (14 in the TE group and 2 in the PF group) (P =.156). Thirteen patients underwent surgery for IH, and three were followed up clinically. Conclusion: In our study, no statistically significant demographic or surgical technique-related factors were found to explain the occurrence of IH in patients who underwent RALRP for prostate cancer. It was observed that IH occurred more frequently in the cases where the surgical specimen was removed with the TE technique compared with the PF incision, but this result was not statistically significant. There was also no statistically significant difference between these two groups regarding oncological and functional outcomes in the early postoperative period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]