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This article is a reflexive analysis of the translation of a contemporary novel, Jakob Guanzon's Abundance. It deals with the translation of orality, seeking to avoid normalization and caricature, as well as with the characterization of the main protagonists through their use of language. It shows how the theoretical framework of discourse analysis contributed to the translation process, especially when it came to tackling the issues of interdis-cursivity and circulation of professional and commercial discourses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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De nombreux romans de Patrick Modiano font intervenir le motif du jeu – prédicat et espace – dans la narration, aux niveaux actoriel, thématique et structural. L’introduction de cet élément mineur – il ne s’agit pas d’un thème – nous renseigne toutefois autant sur la technique romanesque employée par Modiano que sur les considérations métaphysiques sous-tendant son écriture. Une lecture attentive centrée sur divers épisodes articulés autour du jeu nous permet ainsi de mieux comprendre les modalités adoptées par l’écrivain dans l’élaboration de ses personnages et dans l’architecture de ses récits. L’insertion du motif du jeu nous permet en outre d’identifier et d’analyser la valeur accordée au hasard et à l’indéterminabilité sous toutes ses formes dans le récit modianien, à partir duquel se déploie une véritable métaphysique, voire une éthique, de l’indétermination.

The incidence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has been divided by 3 in France over the last 30 years, but this tumor remains associated with a poor prognosis. The main prognostic factor is the tumor stage at the time of diagnosis. ESCC does not cause any symptom in its early stages and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage: less than 10 % of ESCCs are diagnosed at a localized stage (≤ T2). No screening program exists in France nationwide or in high-risk individuals. Early (T1) ESCCs are eligible for endoscopic resection by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), which is as effective as surgery in terms of overall survival and recurrence-free survival, and associated with a much lower morbidity and mortality. ESD is considered curative in case of an en-bloc resection, histologically complete, and with a limited metastatic risk, as evaluated based on histopronostic factors present on the resection specimen. In case of positive deep resection margins, deep submucosal invasion, poorly differentiated tumor, or lymphatic and/or vascular invasion, the resection is considered non-curative and further treatment should be considered. After each ESD for superficial ESCC, the need for further treatment is discussed at a dedicated tumor board, weighting the risk of metastases against the patient's age and co-morbid conditions, and the risks associated with the treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This work aimed to study petiole palm tree wastes (PTW) efficiency in removing two basic dyes: Rhodamine B (RB) and Victoria blue B (VBB) from aqueous solutions in single and binary systems under various experimental conditions including the effect of contact time, pH, initial concentration, and temperature. The PTW characterization shows that the PTW is a lingo-cellulosic material. The experimental results indicate that the removal of both dyes was relatively fast, spontaneous, exothermic and occurred on monolayers. Moreover, the adsorption competition between these two dyes on the adsorbent particles surface was important since the Langmuir's adsorption capacities were evaluated to 260.1; 440.1; 168.0; and 417.4 mg/g for RB and VBB in single and binary systems, respectively. These adsorption capacities, even in binary systems, are interesting compared to other raw materials and prove that this abundant agricultural waste can be considered as a promising material for an efficient dyes removal from aqueous effluents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Résumé: La littérature portant sur la syntaxe fait généralement mention de constructions déterminatives où interviennent un nom et un ou plusieurs déterminants de ce nom dont l’adjectif (cf. J. Otto 1971, L. Tesnière 1969, D. Creissels 1991) est le prototype. L’adjectif, employé dans ces constructions pour exprimer la notion de caractérisation, va selon les langues, soit succéder au nom dans un ordre dit centrifuge, soit précéder celui-ci dans l’ordre dit centripète, par exemple brand- new car, en anglais, soit dans l’un ou l’autre, par exemple homme grand / grand homme, en français. Dans une telle langue dite à ordre mitigé L. Tesnière (idem, p. 147-150), l’emploi de l’adjectif dans l’un ou l’autre de ces ordres implique des nuances de sens voire une modification de la construction déterminative. En guéré, langue de la branche krou de Côte d’Ivoire dont l’ordre canonique est centrifuge, différentes constructions particulières sont employées pour exprimer les classes conceptuelles de la notion de caractérisation de référents. Et dans ces constructions, il est possible d’antéposer le déterminant au déterminé, la conséquence étant la modification de la construction déterminative. Cette étude qui s’inscrit dans une démarche fonctionnelle vise non seulement à déterminer en quoi consistent cette modification mais aussi à rendre compte des valeurs sémantico-discursives impliquées par celui- ci.

La présente contribution vise à fournir des considérations méthodologiques et des activités didactiques concernant l’exploitation pédagogique de la bande-annonce de la série « Lupin », diffusée sur Netflix depuis janvier 2021. L’utilisation didactique de la vidéo est accompagnée d’un court extrait du roman Arsène Lupin gentleman cambrioleur de Maurice Leblanc, afin de confronter les deux caractérisations du protagoniste. Les activités proposées, adaptées à un niveau de langue intermédiaire, visent à contribuer à l’amélioration des compétences communicatives et à l’exercice des compétences tant productives que réceptives.

The aim of the present study is the characterisation of the household and assimilated wastes generated by two university residences (Ex Habitat and Hasnaoua), both located in TIZI-OUZOU (Algeria), to know their typologies and quantities for better management. The results show that the organic wastes represent the dominating fraction with 87,95% in the Ex-Habitat and 96,57% in Hasnaoua 2. The ratio was 0,29kg/person/day for the first university residence and 0,22% for the second one. Two methods of composting were used to treat large quantities of organic waste in-situ: in piles and composters thus to prevent them from being sent to the Oued-Falli landfills (Tizi-Ouzou). The composting process monitoring allowed us to get satisfying results using olive pomace, sawdust, dry tree leaves and cardboard paper as a carbon input. The highest temperatures were obtained with olive pomace, sawdust and dry leaves, indicating a good progression of the degradation process of the biowaste mixed withthese carbonaceous materials. As for paper/cardboard, the results show a less intense microbial activity where the maximum temperatures did not exceed 37.5°C in the piles and composters where the biowaste was mixed with this carbon input. These results allow us to conclude that paper/cardboard as a carbon input is not recommended because its presence in the substrate prevents the smooth running of the composting process: poor oxygen circulation, which slows down the degradation of the biowaste and produces foul odours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Patrimoine historique et culturel, les bocages connaissent un recul depuis de nombreuses années. Or, ces territoires sont très favorables à la biodiversité. Fort de ce constat, l’Office national de la chasse et de la faune sauvage et l’Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière se sont associés pour développer un projet de suivi qualitatif et quantitatif des bocages en France. L’objectif est de ralentir voire de stopper la dégradation des bocages au titre des différents services rendus à la société. Il s’agit aussi de restaurer les bocages dégradés pour les rendre fonctionnels d’un point de vue écologique.

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La propagation du Coronavirus a entrainé la fermeture des centres de formation des enseignants et a déclenché la formation à distance (FAD). Cette situation constitue un point de réflexion quant au rôle de la FAD dans le processus de qualification des enseignants au Maroc. La méta-analyse des documents officiels a été appliquée pour caractériser les infrastructures de la FAD déjà en place. Les résultats révèlent un écart considérable entre les attentes et les réalisations. Cette alternative de formation peut contribuer à la qualification. Cependant, son statut reflète un niveau de reconnaissance très faible et les curricula restent incompatibles avec le désirable.

L’Algérie contient des réserves d’eau thermales importantes qui se manifestent en surface par les nombreuses sources thermales au Nord et aussi par les forages artésiens qui captent la nappe de l’Albien au Sud. La cartographie et la caractérisation des ressources géothermiques de l’Algérie est réalisée à partir des données recueillies auprès d’organismes nationaux (Sonatrach/Exp, ANRH) et dans les rapports techniques. Elle intègre des informations quantitatives sur les ressources géothermiques de l’Algérie basées sur les caractéristiques physico-chimiques des points d’eau thermale. La cartographie et la caractérisation des ressources géothermiques de l’Algérie constituent une évaluation préliminaire du potentiel géothermique existant qui nous permettra d’établir une première approche des zones d'intérêt pour la mise en place de projets d’application de l’énergie géothermique.

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Our study included 2465 blood donors unrelated from both sexes, originating from Msila (Algeria), at Msila Blood Transfusion Center (CTS), with the aim of performing an anthropogenetic characterization of the population of M'sila, by studying the three-erythrocyte polymorphic systems ABO, Rhesus, and Kell with their allele frequencies. This allowed us to demonstrate after a multi-varied comparative analysis through principal components analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) On the one hand, comparing the population of Msila to the different regions of Algeria where we found a genetic proximity with the great south of Algeria going towards the south-east of Algeria. On the other hand, the comparative analysis of Msila's population with other populations in the world based on historical, geographical and cultural profile, by building a tri-hybrid potential parenting model (North Africa, Mediterranean and Middle orient) through the three blood systems, allowed us to identify four potential parents including Egypt and Libya (North Africa) and Saudi Arabia and South Yemen (Middle East), Regarding the third strand of our tri-hybrid model, we did not find any potential parental link with the northern shore of the Mediterranean (southern Europe) despite the historical and geographical link that exists. This study allowed us to share the map of Algeria genetically into two blocks: a North block and a South block. It also allowed us to trace a retrograde genetic route through the time of the M'sila population, thus determining these potential parental origins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work concerns the growth of mixed single crystals of molybdenum and tungsten diselenide (Mo0.75W0.25Se2) and their physicochemical and electrochemical characterization. This material was chosen because it belongs to the family of lamellar dichalcogenides of transition metals (TMD) which represent a large family of semiconductor materials with a layered structure and exceptional electrical and optoelectronic properties. XPS analyzes, SEM and AFM microscopies, coupled SEM - EDX microanalysis, Mapping and ICP show that the carefully cleaved single crystals are homogeneous and perfectly clean, have no cavities or surface defaults and are almost stoichiometric. The perfect crystallinity and homogeneity of the materials has been shown by XRD and AFM studies. These characterizations allow to determine the crystalline lattice parameters and show the hexagonal and lamellar structure by superposition of layers. Finally, the ability of single crystals to convert light energy into electrical energy was studied in dark and under polychromatic light irradiation with a 100 W quartz-iodine lamp used as a light source. Voltammetric curves through the measurement of currents under illumination (Iecl) and under darkness (Iobs) during the study of the interface Mo0.75W0.25Se2 / ((I3- (10-2 mol.L-1) + I- (1mol.L-1) were recorded. A resulting saturation photo-current (Iph = Iecl-Iobs) of 65 mA.cm-2 is obtained. This result suggests the use single crystals for applied purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work consists in the study of the adsorption kinetics of methylene blue on a raw bentonite and treated chemically and physically. The results of characterization analyze by ATR, DRX and XRF show that this clay is a mixture of Montmorillonite, Kaolinite, illite, Quartz and Calcite. Elemental chemical analysis shows that silica and alumina are predominant constituents. The molar ratio SiO2 / Al2O3, which varies from 4 to 5, indicates the presence of free Quartz in the clay fraction in large proportion. Kinetic adsorption studies show the effectiveness of materials tested for methylene blue fixation and decolorization of aqueous media contaminated with organic dyes. However, the equilibrium adsorbed amount, determined experimentally, is closer to that calculated using the second-order kinetics model. Ce travail consiste à l'étude de la cinétique d'adsorption du bleu de méthylène sur une bentonite brute et traitée chimiquement et physiquement. Les résultats des analyses de caractérisations par ATR, DRX et FRX montrent que cette argile est un mélange de Montmorillonite, Kaolinite, illite, de Quartz et de Calcite. L'analyse chimique élémentaire montre que la silice et l'alumine sont des constituants prédominants. Le rapport molaire SiO2/Al2O3, qui varie de 4 à 5, indique la présence de Quartz libre dans la fraction argileuse en grande proportion. Les études cinétiques d'adsorption montrent l'efficacité des matériaux testés en matière de fixation du bleu de méthylène et de décoloration des milieux aqueux contaminés par les colorants organiques. Cependant, la quantité adsorbée à l'équilibre, déterminée expérimentalement, est plus proche de celle calculée en utilisant le modèle de la cinétique du second ordre. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives: The concept of polyhandicap first emerged in the late '60s in France, with actually a consensus on its definition. This consensus has yet to be reached internationally. The absence of an international consensus on a definition and name for persons with polyhandicap limits progress in research and health planning for these people., Methods: This article describes the history of the emergence of the concept of polyhandicap in France and internationally., Results: The emergence of the concept and definition of polyhandicap is part of the history of the development of special education and care for children with disabilities started at the end of the 19th century and during the first half of the 20th century. In France, between 1970 and 2002, working groups composed of professionals and family associations gradually developed and refined the definition of polyhandicap, differentiating it from other clinical entities such as cerebral palsy. Internationally, the term polyhandicap is used in 4 European countries: in France where it first appeared, in Italy, in French-speaking Belgium, and in French-speaking Switzerland but also outside the EU. Various terms may be used around the world to describe clinical entities similar to polyhandicap; the most frequently used in the literature is the term Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) or PIMD Spectrum which does not systematically refer to an early brain injury., Discussion: We are currently in the process of internationalizing the concept and definition of polyhandicap, and hopefully, as was the case for cerebral palsy in the 2000s, the various research teams working on this subject around the world will create collaborations and research networks targeting this specific population., Conclusion: A consensus around a precise definition of polyhandicap is important to ensure that these people are recognized for their uniqueness and specific qualities and to provide them adapted care., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors report there are no competing interests to declare., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Résumé: Les kystes pancréatiques sont plus fréquemment mis en évidence grâce à la diffusion de l'imagerie abdominale haute résolution. Ils englobent un large spectre de lésions allant de tumeurs malignes à des kystes sans risque néoplasique. Ainsi, un diagnostic précis est indispensable pour déterminer la meilleure stratégie de prise en charge. Néanmoins, les méthodes de diagnostic habituelles sont le plus souvent insuffisamment spécifiques du fait des limites de l'imagerie et de l'analyse du liquide de ponction. Cela induit aussi bien un risque de chirurgie inutile de lésions bénignes qu'un risque d'insuffisance de chirurgie préventive de lésions potentiellement malignes. Cette dernière décennie, de nouveaux tests, allant d'analyse simple comme le « string test » à des procédures plus complexes associées à la ponction sous échoendoscopie (microscopie confocale, analyse de l'ADN intrakystique...), ont émergé avec pour objectif de dépasser ces limites. Cette mini-revue a pour but d'analyser l'intérêt de ces nouveaux examens et de préciser quels sont les éléments actuellement les plus spécifiques pour déterminer la nature des lésions kystiques pancréatiques. Pancreatic cysts are increasingly identified because of the widespread use of high-resolution abdominal imaging. They encompass a large spectrum, from malignant disease to benign lesions. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is crucial to determine the best management strategy. However, current standard of diagnosis is the most frequently not specific enough due to limitations on imaging and tissue sampling techniques. This entails the risk of unnecessary burdensome surgery for benign lesions or missed opportunities of preventive surgery for potentially malignant pancreatic cysts. In the last decade, new tests, including simple analysis as string test or more complex procedures associated with EUS-guided puncture (confocal microscopy, intracystic DNA analysis...) have emerged, allowing to overcome present limitations. This mini review aims to analyse the interest of these new tools and to describe the most specific criteria to characterize accurately the pancreatic cystic lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading public health challenges in Nigeria and the burden is still high. There is hence a need for continuous characterization of mycobacteria to obtain current data that will aid the ongoing TB prevention and control programme. The aim of this study was to phenotypically characterize mycobacteria isolates recovered from clinical specimens of patients with tuberculosis in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Methods: Two thousand, two hundred and twelve (2212) sputum samples were collected from patients clinically suspected to have TB in three different zones of Kaduna State, Nigeria, between May 2017 and October, 2018. Samples were processed by decontaminating with NaOH-Citrate N-acetyl-L-Cystein method for Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) AFB microscopy and culture on Lowenstein Jensen (LJ) slants which were incubated at 37°C for 8 weeks. Positive LJ cultures were further analyzed with a rapid TB antigen assay (SD-Bioline) to differentiate Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) from Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). Results: Out of the 2212 patients with suspected TB, 300 (13.6%) were positive for AFB by microscopy with Zone A (Kaduna North) having the highest AFB positive cases of 169 (15.2%). Of the 300 AFB positive samples, 272 (91.0%) were culture positive on LJ medium, 18 (6.0%) were culture negative and 10 (3.0%) were culture contaminated. Result of the distribution of mycobacteria among infected patients within the study area revealed that 219 (80.5%) were infected with MTBC, 42 (15.4%) with NTM and 11 (4.0%) with both MTBC and NTM. Conclusion: A relatively high number of TB in the study area was caused by NTM. There is need for advanced diagnostic tools that can differentiate MTBC and NTM strains among TB patients in all TB Reference Laboratories in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this paper was to assess the influence of powders, modified on the surface with organic-inorganic compounds, on the block copolymer styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) type thermoplastic rubber properties, obtained by the mixing. Powder surface of kaolin, CaC03, and MgC03 modification with precursors of TiO2 and Sio2 aimed at improving the interface, dispersion, and physico-mechanical properties, of the composites based on SBS. Titanium isopropoxide was used as a precursor to TiO2, and for Sio2 the tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS). Modified powders were morpho-structural characterized by SEM, FTIR, and EDAX. FTIR spectra highlight the bands characteristic of individual powders, but functional groups derived from TiO2 and Sio2 could not be viewed. Due to this issue, it has resorted to an EDAX analysis of all the powders, and the presence of silicon and/or titan elements confirmed that modification occurred. SEM microscopy performed on modified versus the simple powder, shows a reduction of areas containing particle agglomerations, due to the reduction of surface energy and implicitly electrostatic, and attraction forces. The results of the physical-mechanical properties, show that for the composites containing mixture of modified particles (even at high amounts 75%) values of resistance to tear strength, elongation at break, elasticity, were superior to blends containing unmodified particles, to SBS respectively. The results obtained confirm that by modifying the particle surface, improves dispersion, and compatibility between phases, due to achieving optimal interface between particle/polymeric matrix. Melt flow index are lower for the reinforced SBS with high amounts of particles, but without raising issues of processability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The portrayal of Yhwh that emerges from 1 Kings 22,1-40 is at first sight that of a malicious and immoral god who uses a lie to involve the king of Israel in a war that costs him his life. Deception, betrayal, dishonesty, etc., are terms used by some commentators to describe Yhwh's behavior in this story. How can one understand such an act from a god often presented as faithful (Deut 7,9; 32,4), and whose word is truth (2 Sam 7,28)? In addition, how can we understand the death of Ahab whereas Yhwh just declared at the end of chap. 21 that the punishment of the ruler is postponed to the next generation? Some commentators attempt to justify the "deceit" of Yhwh by minimizing his responsibility in the matter or by citing extenuating circumstances of socio-historical order. Through a narrative analysis of the story, this article asserts that the god in the story of Ahab's death and in the previous episodes of his life is rather a patient and benevolent god, who gives the son of Omri opportunities to turn away from his sins and live. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The hexane Soxhlet extraction yields of two new waxes from Borassus aethiopum (rônier) and Mangifera indica fruit (mango) were 1.40 ± 0.08% and 2.51 ± 0.04 % respectively. The kinetics of extraction shows that almost all the waxes are extracted after 4 hours of heating. The respective physico-chemical parameters for wax from Borassus aethiopum and Mangifera indica are: Melting point (78.80 ± 1.09 and 53.23 ± 1.01 °C), Acid value (7.56 ± 0.83 and 17.56 ± 0.46 mg KOH / g), Iodine value (11.68 ± 0.92 and 16.03 ± 0.50 g iodine / 100 g), Saponification value (94.05 ± 0.48 and 158.58 ± 1.03 mg KOH / g), Refractive index (1.515 and 1.475). The chemical composition of the two waxes reveals the majority presence of esters (41.23%), fatty acids (21.28%), fatty alcohols (18.35%) and ketones (09.38%) for Rônier wax and carotenoids (51.35%), esters (19.90%), sterols (14.38%) and fatty acids (08.62%) for Mango wax. On the other hand, stearic acid (39.77%), palmitic acid (26.94%), linoleic acid (16.00%) and palmitoleic acid (12.73%) as well as palmitic (33.96%) and oleic acid (25.16%) and linoleic acid (13.72%) are the major fatty acids of Borassus aethiopum and Mangifera indica respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the "kidneys of the Earth", wetlands play important roles as biodiversity reservoirs, in water purification, and in flood control. In this study, 2 lytic cold-active bacteriophages, named VW-6S and VW-6B, infecting Pseudomonas fluorescens W-6 cells from the Napahai plateau wetland in China were isolated and characterized. Electron microscopy showed that both VW-6S and VW-6B had an icosahedral head (66.7 and 61.1 nm, respectively) and a long tail (8.3 nm width x 233.3 nm length and 11.1 nm width x 166.7 nm length, respectively). The bacteriophages VW-6S and VW-6B were classified as Siphoviridae and had an approximate genome size of 30-40 kb. The latent and burst periods of VW-6S were 60 and 30 min, whereas those of VW-6B were 30 and 30 min, respectively. The optimal pH values for the bacteriophages VW-6S and VW-6B were 8.0 and 10.0, respectively, and their activity decreased rapidly at temperatures higher than 60 °C. These cold-active bacteriophages provide good materials for further study of cold-adaptation mechanisms and interaction with the host P. fluorescens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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