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Yabusame!!! - Historical Japanese Cross Scroll Meets VR

The progressive advancement of digital technologies offers novel prospects for the preservation and exhibition of cultural heritage assets in day-to-day museum operations. Within this framework, contemporary media platforms like virtual reality (VR) still maintain an element of novelty in public perception, thereby serving as a catalyst to engage individuals in cultural knowledge. Drawing on these assumptions, this paper introduces our serious game, Yabusame!!! - a collaborative endeavor between our team and the esteemed city museum, Hornmoldhaus, developed during the Coding da Vinci Hackathon for cultural data ( https://codingdavinci.de/en/node ). The game, a VR bow shooting experience, creatively imparts the contents of a historical Japanese cross scroll that portrays the eponymous Japanese sport, Yabusame, alongside associated historical and cultural knowledge. The game design encompassed deliberate strategies aimed at optimizing usability and mitigating potential causes of motion sickness, ensuring the practical applicability of the game within the corresponding museum exhibition. This paper unfolds in three parts: firstly, an exposition of the cultural backdrop behind the game; secondly, an exploration of our didactic strategy, game design choices, and our vision for seamlessly integrating the VR game within a museum exhibition; and finally, the presentation of a study we conducted to examine the practical usability of Yabusame!!! in this setting.
Towards a yardstick of spatial impression: Psychophysical experiments using virtual piano stimuli

A rich “spatial impression” is an important factor in the product value of musical instruments. However, it also represents a development challenge since there is no established method to measure and control it. We introduce a novel yardstick for spatial impression, changing tacit knowledge into a measurable property. We focused on the difference in spatial impression between digital pianos and grand pianos, and conducted psychophysical experiments using piano sounds to identify the features that contribute to grand pianos’ spatial impression. We used multiple virtual stimuli which are created by varying physical parameters and conducted the experiment in a virtual environment including head-tracking from a VR headset. This allowed us to find a trend in the spatial impression and identify a physical parameter that correlates to the perceptual results of the experiment. This parameter, “phase entropy,” denotes the time complexity of the interaural phase difference. The correlation coefficient between the psychophysical experiment results based on virtual stimuli and the phase entropy was 0.8752. In addition to the virtual stimuli, we confirmed the correlation between perceptual score and phase entropy in an experiment using actual piano recordings; the correlation coefficient in this case was 0.6500.
Reassessing the anomalous low frequencies in the Japanese koto

A previous study reported on a finite element model of an indigenous Japanese 13-stringed zither (the koto) based on a CT scan. Frequencies above 100 Hz were relatively easy to account for, while those below 100 Hz were more problematic. Low frequencies have also been reported for the piano, another zither of similar length. The model has now been updated in a range of critical areas, including damping. The updates have resulted in a more precise resolution of the model. It allows us to reassess the anomalous low frequencies to determine if they have other rational explanations. This work continues to expand knowledge of the koto’s complex resonances and has broader applications for understanding the characteristic sounds of other wooden indigenous musical instruments.
The warble mechanism of the native American flute

The “warble” is a peculiar sound in many old Native American flutes. It is perceived as a spontaneous oscillation between two octaves of the flute’s lowest note at a rate of a few Hz, and spectrograms reveal amplitude modulation of all partials during the warble period. The modulation of the fundamental is assumed to be generated through interference with difference signals generated from detuned upper partials. We propose the detuned partials are temporarily locked with natural resonance frequencies that are inharmonic due to the construction characteristics of the flute, namely the bore length and the chimney configuration at the sound hole. Natural resonances of several flutes were measured, and then the fundamental note was played using a mechanical blower that slowly increased pressure to produce the warble. Spectrograms showed the harmonic spectrum increase in frequency until the onset of the warble as the third partial locked to the third natural resonance frequency. The results were analyzed using the Alder equation to describe locking and unlocking of the third partial with the natural resonance frequency to establish conditions for warbling. Proper placement of the third resonance frequency is essential to enable the warble, and the necessary construction details are discussed.
The effect of perceived human-likeness on voice-user interface–directed speech

Many interact daily with voice–user interfaces (VUIs), but acoustic research on VUI-directed speech (VDS) is relatively new. Prior work indicates intensity and F0 correlate with VDS [Cohn et al., 2022, JPhon 90]. Multiple acoustic variables of VDS were analyzed to explore if VDS is a register distinct from human-directed speech (HDS) and whether perceived human-likeness of VUI voices affects VDS characteristics. 27 participants’ Zoom recordings of 13 pre-scripted prompts and pre-recorded responses from two Amazon AWS-Polly-generated VUI voices (rated for human-likeness independently and by participants) were acoustically analyzed for word-initial voiceless plosives voice onset time (VOT), pitch variation, and vowel quality and quantity. Results of linear mixed-effects models indicate evidence of VDS-specific acoustic characteristics, some of which are affected by participants’ perceived human-likeness of the voices. Differences in pre-exposure and VUI interactions occur for /p/ VOT in consonant clusters, vowel duration (except /ɪ/), and /ɑ/ F2. Statistical differences are found for /p/ VOT in consonant clusters and vowel quality (e.g., /ɑ/ F1 and F2, and /ɪ/ F2) based on perceived human-likeness by participants. This study contributes to the growing VDS work examining how humans speak with devices and what affects VDS, which may influence considerations of VUI voice development.
Digital Transformation of Education Based on Artificial Intelligence

The digital development of the modern world requires the formation of a cognitive model of education based on artificial intelligence and the development of approaches to the analysis of smart education, which is its basis. The cognitive model of education based on artificial intelligence emphasises the importance of deep learning, a deep understanding of educational digital concepts, and the formation of values and culture necessary to address the challenges of modern development. The development of a cognitive model of education is aimed at developing critical and reflective thinking, improving cognitive skills and active learning, including online learning.
The Kinks’ English, Being an Account on the Life of a Bilingual Individual on a Monolingual World

So my good friend Loreto is now engaged to be married. Strike that. My not-really-thatgood-of-a-friend/kind-of-an-acquaintance-really (but-hey-she-did-help-me-get-my-current-job)Loreto is now engaged to be married. Or so her Facebook status claims. Maybe she is one of those people who get lost in the translation of “engaged” for the not-as-definite Spanish “comprometido”.Come on, we’ve all had one of those; the one who then writes those puzzled replies as to why people are congratulating him or her. But Loreto put an awful lot of pictures of her and her wouldbe husband so she must be serious, right?
Reputational Risks of the University in the New Conditions for the Development of Russian Higher Education

The conditions for the development of the modern world community are constantly changing and becoming more complex. They have a serious impact on the activities of organizations and enterprises in the sectors of the national economy. Higher education institutions are also under the influence of changing conditions. This can be seen via new serious problems and risks, including reputational ones that require special attention and response, and an effective state policy to support domestic universities. The purpose of the article is to consider the new conditions for the development of Russian universities and to determine the current reputational risks in their activities. The following results have been obtained within the study: the changed conditions for the Russian universities’ activities are assessed; the reputational risks of higher education institutions due to the latest operating conditions and development trends are identified, analyzed, and justified. The threats to the universities’ reputation appear due to the pressure of global sanctions and due to domestic problems: the deteriorating demographic situation, the transformation of the higher education system, the decline in the training of scientific personnel, the slowdown in the development of the academic profession, the spread of coronavirus infection, etc. Today’s state policy in the field of higher education creates prospects for further development of Russian universities, for increasing the efficiency of their activities and competitiveness in the educational services market, and, on this basis, for strengthening their reputation. The results of our research may be of interest to the heads of higher educational institutions, to their teaching staff, as well as to the scholars who study the problems of higher education management.
Centres for Teaching and Learning of the World’s Leading Universities: Best Practices Review

Amid rapid digitalization, dynamic development of educational technologies, and changing demands to educator competencies, modern universities face the need to support the development of educational processes and teaching systematically. Special units, Centres for Teaching and Learning (CTL), are created for this purpose. The analysis of these Centres’ experience is valuable from the standpoint of organizational development of the universities in response to the challenges of modernity.The study examines the best practice cases of CTL in the world’s leading universities. Based on global rankings twenty CTLs were selected, and their goals, missions, directions, and the composition of the staff were analyzed. The authors applied thematic analysis, classification, and organizational growth in the teaching and learning framework. Three groups of CTL’s missions, related to the support and development of employees and students, of educational process and cooperation within and outside the university, have been allocated. Their activities include consulting, professional development, support of active learning, inclusive education, feedback, assessment, and partnership with students, as well as scientific research and analytical work. CTL’s activity is concentrated mainly at micro- and meso-levels, most intensively in the sphere of educational technologies and retraining programs. Leadership support in teaching and learning, building communities, and enhancement of microcultures are also important. CTL’s personnel consists of multi-level management, educational specialists, and others. As found, CTL’s personnel are enhanced with technicians. There is a variety of job names with similar functional responsibilities. CTL’s activity does not receive proper recognition in Russian-language research literature, so the results of this study can be used practically, in the foundation and development of such centers, as well as in further research of the universities’ organizational development in the sphere of teaching and learning support.
HTML5 and Responsive Web Design

This chapter covers HTML5 and responsive web design by describing the features that are supported by modern-day browsers. It covers how to create an HTML5 page and explains why it is easier to write pages with HTML5 than its older versions. The chapter also covers semantic elements and shows the code to make it easier to understand the practical usage. Additionally, the chapter explains text-level semantics in detail, followed by the audio and video capabilities. All these concepts are supported by code examples and browser screenshots displaying how a modern-day browser renders the code.
Media Queries

In the era of smartphones, tablets, and multitudes of screen sizes, creating a seamless user experience across devices has become crucial. Responsive web design allows websites to adapt and respond to different viewport sizes, providing optimal viewing experiences. CSS3 introduced a powerful feature called media queries that enables developers to tailor stylesheets based on various device characteristics. In this chapter, we will explore what media queries are, how they work, and their significance in creating responsive designs.
Forms with HTML

HTML forms are an integral part of creating any website that requires user input. The form element binds this data and sends it to the server side to be stored in data storage. This chapter covers various form elements and explains how to create an HTML5 form. It also discusses all these form elements in detail with code examples for better understanding of real-world use cases. This chapter explains how to handle errors and validations using HTML5 forms. This chapter covers accessibility options along with how these forms work on mobile devices and covers the new elements introduced in HTML5 in detail. Finally, the chapter covers how to support older versions of browsers by using a polyfill.
Introduction to Web Development

This chapter will cover why web development is needed in today’s digital world, how web development is done, and which technologies are capable of creating world-class and high-performing websites. Web developers need to know how HTML and CSS work, which will be covered in depth. I will briefly explain HTML elements and page structure so you can understand how HTML and CSS work in conjunction to create websites. I will also explain the problem that CSS solves and how to write CSS code.
Application of "Bakuteku" as A Substitute for Folders Archive Storage in Tidar Sari Residents of Magelang City

This research is a research with a novice lecturer research scheme. The objectives of this study are: (1) For the application of Bakuteku instead of folders in the archive storage of tidar sari residents of Magelang City. (2) Knowing the effectiveness of the use of Bakuteku in the storage of archive
The Impact of Skills and Knowledge on the Success of Systems for Learning on the Cloud in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

One of the policies launched by the government in education during Covid-19 pandemic is the shift from offline to e-learning. This policy elicited learning loss due to ineffective interaction among students, between students and teachers and low competence of learning materials. E-learning system ne
Application Integrated Deep Learning Networks Evaluation Methods of College English Teaching

INTRODUCTION: The construction of English evaluation methods in colleges and universities, as the essential part of English teaching in colleges and universities, is conducive to the improvement of the quality of English teaching in colleges and universities, which makes the existing English teaching more objective and reasonable, and makes the means of English teaching rich in science.&#x0D; OBJECTIVES: Aiming at the current wisdom teaching evaluation design methods exist evaluation indexes exist objectivity is not strong, accuracy is poor, single method and other problems.&#x0D; METHODS:Proposes a college English teaching evaluation method based on a deep learning network. First, the evaluation index system of English in colleges and universities is constructed by analyzing the principle of selecting evaluation indexes of English in colleges and universities; then, the deep learning network is improved through self-coder and integrated learning methods to construct the evaluation model of English teaching in colleges and universities; finally, the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method is verified through simulation experiment analysis.&#x0D; RESULTS: The results show that the proposed method improves the accuracy of the evaluation model.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: Solved the problems of low evaluation accuracy and non-objective system indexes of English teaching evaluation methods in colleges and universities.
The Correlation Between High School Students Vocabulary Mastery And Writing Ability

The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between students' writing abilities and their vocabulary knowledge. The method of this research is quantitative using two instruments: a 30-item multiple choice vocabulary test and a writing competency test using descriptive paragraphs. To analyze it, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Formula is used to identify it. The research sample consisted of 36 middle schools students at 8 grade. The results of research regarding the relationship between vocabulary mastery and writing ability of middle schools students in science class show that there is a low relationship and show that the research hypothesis is proven. Based on this research, students should learn and use their vocabulary skills more to become a good writer.
Development of Science Learning Digital Media: Encyclopedia of Human Respirational Organs for Elementary School Student

This research aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of products in digital encyclopedia learning media. Research and development use the Dick and Carrey development model which consists of 10 steps: (1) identifying objectives, (2) conducting instructional analysis, (3) analyzing students and learning contexts, (4) formulating performance goals, (5) developing assessment instruments, (6) developing instructional strategies, (8) designing and implementing formative evaluations, (9) teaching revisions, (10) designing and implementing summative evaluations. The results of research on digital encyclopedia learning media products developed have shown that: (1) media expert feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 74%; (2) linguist feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 90.91%; (3) material expert feasibility validation test gets a percentage of 90%; (4) product feasibility test by a small group gets a percentage of 78.58% and product effectiveness test gets 0,62; (5) the product feasibility test by a large group gets a percentage of 86.67% and the product effectiveness test gets 0,54. So it could be concluded that the digital encyclopedia as learning media could be applied in elementary school and it is effective for elementary school students.
The Potency of Google Sites to Enhance Students Performance in Research Skills

This study aimed to determine high school students' perceptions of using Google Sites while improving research skills. How do students feel about using Google Sites for research learning regarding utility, ease of use, attitude, and intention to use? This article takes the initiative to explore the potential of the Google site to help students develop and retain research skills in planning, preparing, and writing research methods among senior high school students, especially related to finding information skills. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach, and the research subjects were 125 students of class XI and three Biology teachers who carried out research-based learning activities. In this study, a questionnaire survey was employed using a 5-point Likert scale, including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude, and intention to use. The survey is in a Google form and shared via WhatsApp. According to the results of the study, Google Sites helped improve the abilities of students in research skills, especially in finding information from reliable sources. The collaboration between teachers and students in exploring this user-friendly platform fosters an environment of enthusiasm and confidence, paving the way for an enriched educational journey empowered by technology
NMC: A Fast and Secure ARX Cipher

Fastening complex computing tasks and reducing latency have become essential in areas such as cryptography, robotics, natural-language processing, and video streaming. This is because even a few milliseconds can have a significant impact on the operation, performance, and computational cycle consumption of the algorithm. This paper introduces a new ARX cipher design called NMC.&nbsp; NMC is a fast and secure stream cipher and it generates keystream bytes solely from secret key bits and plaintext message length. NMC has high randomness, long keystream period, and one time pad (OTP) keystream production. Experimental testing confirmed the randomness of the keystreams and showed that NMC has marginally better speed performance than RC4 for short messages but is slightly slower for messages of average length and slightly large messages. NMC's synchronization mode showed that the keystream period is long and NMC achieved OTP keystream production. The results indicate that NMC is a competitive and promising cipher algorithm.
Interpretation of the title complex from the standpoint of synergetic science (on the material of works of English and American literature)

This article is devoted to the consideration of the title and other elements of the text in the context of synergetic science. In this article, the author examines in details the synergetic science in language, analyzes deeply the principles of synergetics from the point of view of text linguistics and lingvo-stylistics, based on the materials of literary works of Anglo-American writers. The author of the article convincingly proves that synergetics helps to understand better the processes, occurring during the decoding of the titlecomplex, which also includes an epigraph-quote.
The impact of financial benefits on employee productivity: A case study of the joint clinical research centre in Lango Region, Northern Uganda

This study investigates the impact of financial advantages on staff productivity within the Joint Clinical Research Centre. It aims to explain the relationship between financial benefits and employee performance, highlighting their significance in enhancing engagement. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research combines quantitative data gathered through a structured questionnaire with qualitative insights derived from interviews. The study utilizes cross-sectional survey methodology, sampling 142 participants, including team leaders and various staff categories affiliated with the Joint Clinical Research program. Data analysis involves descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. The study reveals a significant positive correlation between financial benefits and employee productivity, indicating that adequate financial incentives motivate employees to perform better. Regression analysis demonstrates that financial benefits can explain approximately 40.9% of the variability in employee productivity. The t-test results confirm a statistically significant association between financial benefits and employee productivity, rejecting the null hypothesis. Qualitative findings from key informants corroborate the importance of financial incentives in motivating employees and improving productivity. The study underscores the vital role of financial incentives in improving employee engagement and performance. Organizations, particularly in healthcare research, can leverage these insights to design strategies that enhance staff motivation, ultimately leading to increased productivity and better healthcare outcomes.