La municipalisation de la gestion urbaine par la concertation. Le cas du Comité de Concertation de Tabriquet à Salé (Maroc) by Coline Mias

“…The following article examines the municipal management style of the Justice and Development Islamiste Party (PJD) and its reconfiguration in the light of the late institutional and political reforms that fostered local and participative governance in Morocco. …”
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A Novel System for Measuring Optical Properties in Arterial Blood of Man by A. Castañeda-Miranda, L. D. L. Vizcaya

“…A model for measuring the light attenuation through the blood is used. By applying a control in the frequency domain, a circuit device is designed. …”
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Des temples et des quartiers disparus en Chine by Adeline Herrou

“…Recent changes undergone by several (Quanzhen) Daoist temples in Central China, caused by a major-works policy, take on a special meaning if considered in light of the aftermath of the profound break that had already marked the religious landscape during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). …”
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Kinetic Studies on the Removal of Some Lanthanide Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Amidoxime-Hydroxamic Acid Polymer by Fadi Alakhras

“…Extraction and reuse of these ions is of immense significance especially when the supply is restricted. In light of sorption technology, poly(amidoxime-hydroxamic) acid sorbents are synthesized and utilized for the removal of various lanthanide ions (La3+, Nd3+, Sm3+, Gd3+, and Tb3+) from aqueous solutions. …”
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Tradition of reform as reform of tradition: some considerations on the relation of religion and reform by C. Frevel

“…Reform, which is all about introducing change and bringing newness, must be opposed to tradition. In light of recent scholarly discussion, this article suggests that tradition is a dynamic concept. …”
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Impact of Toxic Leadership on Employee Performance by Christian Wiradendi Wolor, Ardiansyah Ardiansyah, Rofi Rofaida, Ahmad Nurkhin, Mahmoud Ali Rababah

“…This research intends to shed additional light on the effects of toxic leadership on employee satisfaction, motivation, and performance. …”
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Landscapes without landscape architects. The ecological beauty of informal urban landscapes by Chiara Catalano, Thomas E. Hauck, Susann Ahn, Salvatore Pasta

“…By analysing the aesthetic value, the species composition, and the ecological meaning of the vegetation of some roadside habitats close to the city of Catania (Sicily), the Authors shed light on the possibility of enjoying low-cost, biodiverse and beautiful seasonally green areas.   …”
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Unmanned aerial vehicles: potential for use in the storage systems of industrial companies by N. Yu. Barkova, E. D. Deulina, M. A. Malysheva, D. P. Kirsanova, O. A. Borodina

“…Technologies are considered, on the basis of which modern unmanned aerial vehicles, drone models of various companies, the main functionality of drone’s work. The authors high-light the strengths and weaknesses of unmanned aerial vehicles, key factors determining the success of the use of drones, and favorable conditions for their use in warehouses. …”
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The Role of Immune Defects and Colonization of Staphylococcus aureus in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis by Danuta Nowicka, Ewelina Grywalska

“…This review of the literature attempts to identify factors that are involved in the pathogenesis of AD-related S. aureus skin colonization. In the light of presented mechanisms, a reduction of colonization may become both causative and symptomatic treatment in AD.…”
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L’Espagne et la bataille de l’opinion internationale. Agences de presse, tourisme et réseaux de propagande sous la dictature du général Primo de Rivera : le cas de l’Agence Plus Ul... by David Marcilhacy

“…This will lead us to question both the instruments and the actors of propaganda, to analyse the interconnection between internal and external propaganda and to see to what extent the perspective of networks (informative and touristic) sheds light on the strategies deployed in this field by the Spanish public authorities during the 1920s.…”
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Back to business? Taking lessons from Porto (Portugal) to inform sustainable tourism futures after COVID-19 by Inês Gusman, José Alberto Rio Fernandes, Pedro Chamusca

“…This research examines the vulnerabilities brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic of this tourist city and tracks the resultant changes. …”
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Goal-line oracles: Exploring accuracy of wisdom of the crowd for football predictions. by Jens Koed Madsen

“…Overall, this study contributes insights into crowd prediction dynamics and underscores its potential in football analytics, shedding light on its implications for decision-making and understanding group behaviour in sports forecasting contexts.…”
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Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method Based on the Extension Theory for PV Power Systems by Meng-Hui Wang, Mu-Jia Chen

“…The primary strategy is to utilize the diagnosis array of daylight identification and to use light scanning of the damage array at night. Via wireless network the data is transmitted back to the diagnosis system for identifying the location of damaged module. …”
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Septic Lateral Sinus Thrombosis: Sinus Exploration Is Unnecessary by Gautam Bir Singh, Rubeena Arora, Sunil Garg, Deepak Kumar, Shruti Ranjan

“…Finally, conclusions are drawn in light of contemporary literature on this subject.…”
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Clinical Effect of Photobiomodulation on Wound Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Does Skin Color Needs to Be Considered? by Thabo Dhlamini, Nicolette Nadene Houreld

“…Since skin tone and color can affect the way light interacts with tissue, studies should take this into consideration when determining protocols for the use of PBM. …”
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Die Waardes, Verwagtings en Bevredigings van Suid-Afrikaanse T elevisienuuskykers by Linda Venter, Nina Overton

“…Instead, it is found that television news programmes in South Africa, while ef fective, are imperfect providers of news related gratifications sought. To cast addi tional light on the relative lower correlation between expectations and gratifications, the degree of dependence on television news as primary source was taken into ac count. …”
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A Non-Technical Introduction to Electropenetrography and its Application with Asian Citrus Psyllid as an Example by T. A. Ebert, A. W. Schumann, A. J. Krajewski

“…It can also address applied questions: "will the pest feed on my new cultivar?" This light introduction to an underused key technology focuses on the Asian citrus psyllid, but EPG has great potential to improve pest management efforts for several different crops and insect vectors. …”
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IN THE DEANS’ SHOES: A QUALITATIVE EXAMINATION OF ISSUES REQUIRING STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING IN TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Jefferson E Flores

“…This study underscores the significance of strategic decision-making in teacher education leadership and administration, offering insights for educational policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders. By shedding light on these aspects, this study contributes to continuous improvement in teacher education and the broader educational landscape, aligning with evolving societal needs. …”
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Italian and French prints in the Dominican library in Różanystok: A contribution to the study of the dissemination of books in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries by Katarzyna Zimnoch

“…Furthermore, the paper sheds light on the transfer channels through which cultural and religious content from printing hubs spread in Europe in the timeframe under research.…”
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Image of a University Professor: Students’ Views and Priorities by M. A. Lukashenko, A. A. Ozhgikhina

“…In the light of transformations, which happen in the contemporary society in general and in the higher education sphere in particular, the practical and theoretical significance of the problem of University professor image making is growing. …”
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