bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors that Influence Thesis Writing in a Public University
Authors: Criado-Davila Yvette Vanessa , San Miguel Velásquez Yuly Victoria , Gutierrez Margot Quispe , Cordova Sopamoyo Rosa Elvira , Quispe Sanchez Carmen Marisol
Published: January 2024

Thesis writing during undergraduate studies is one of the most important undergraduate achievements given that students receive their degrees based on this work. Therefore, the objective of our research was to characterize different thesis writing factors in a public university. We used a mixed-methods approach that included a questionnaire and interview questions. The population was 448 students and the final sample included 208 students from the Faculty of Education at a large state university in Peru. For the questionnaire, Cronbach’s Alpha showed a reliability of 0.80. Meanwhile the construct reliability was measured with the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and was 0.74. Results showed that perceptions about thesis writing factors were medium (40.4%). Regarding personal factors showed a medium level of 44.2%, and students indicated that they had little time to elaborate their theses mostly because of work. Academic factors showed a medium level of 38.9%, and students manifested that they apply what they have learned in research courses, that their one-on-one consulting has been effective, and that they have good knowledge of APA, writing skills and use of Mendeley or Zotero. Finally, institutional factors were medium at 39.3%, and students expressed that although institutional standards do exist for thesis writing, they lack adequate diffusion. Also, students mentioned courses given by the library, among other factors. 

 

Received: 8 November 2023 / Accepted: 26 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
An Analysis of the Recognition of Prior Learning System in Vocational Education and Training Sector
Authors: Berisha Hajdin , Hoxha Agron , Ismail Yusof
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the current state of the Validation of Formal, Non-Formal and Informal Learning (VFNIL) system in the Republic of Kosovo and critically assess institutional policies for the establishment of an effective VFNIL system at the national level. In achieving the research objective, structured interviews with key representatives of central and local Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions are conducted and key policy documents are analyzed. The study discovers that the Validation of Formal, Non-Formal and Informal Learning (VFNIL) system is in progress of development in the VET sector only and is at its infancy stage. Building on the best practices of more developed countries, relevant legal provisions and operational tools for the provision of VNFIL services have been developed and six institutions have been accredited, but the services have not yet been delivered to candidates. The complexity of the accreditation system, rigid and bureaucratic administrative requirements and financial implications associated with the accreditation process of institutions and with the enrolment process of candidates have been identified as the main obstacles for the operational arrangements of an effective VNFIL system. The study contributes to the advancement of the understanding and the significance of validation of skills through the VNFIL services and advocates for the need to establish a robust and sustainable VNFIL system in line with European practices. 

 

Received: 13 July 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
External Debts and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Olasehinde Ireti Olamide , Afolabi Olusesan Samuel
Published: January 2024

This study examined the relationship between external debts and economic growth for sustainable capacity building in Nigeria, using annual time series data spanning from 1981 to 2022.  Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bound technique, ARDL cointegration form and Granger causality were employed for the research analysis.  The results of the study confirmed that there was evidence of long-run relationship among the variables employed in Nigerian economy.  The study discovered that only foreign reserves (FRES) has positive and significant long-run impacts on economic growth (GDP).  The results showed that none of the variables has significant short-run impacts on Nigerian economy growth.  The Granger causality revealed that it is external debt and interest rate that granger caused economic growth (GDP), while (GDP) granger caused only openness of trade.  A bidirectional causality was established between openness of trade and economic growth within the period of study.  Based on the research findings, the study recommends that government should discontinue from taking unproductive loans and bonds in order to reduce excessive debt servicing in order to sustain capacity building at all levels and to encourage trade openness to boost internal and external trade in order to enhance sustainable growth and development of the country.
Combatting the Threat of Cybercrime in Nigeria: Examining Current Laws and Policies
Authors: Tsado Lucy , Raufu Abiodun , Ben-Edet Emmanuel , Krakrafaa-Bestman Doris
Published: January 2024

Cybercrime has been a major global criminological challenge in recent years. Regarded as one of the epicenters of international Internet fraud, Nigeria is gaining notoriety as a cybercrime hotbed. With the continuing advancement in technological innovations and the growth of terrorism in Nigeria, cyberattacks are also a continuing threat. Efforts to tackle the threat of cybercrime have mainly been ineffective. Even though the Nigerian government has introduced measures to tackle the danger posed by cybercrime to economic and social growth, the piecemeal approach it has used in the past has yielded no tangible results. In this paper, we argue that cybercrime cannot be confronted by the Nigerian government alone without a comprehensive, holistic approach, including international cooperation. We examined the various strategies employed by the Nigerian government to curb cybercrime and why cyber criminality has been a malignant tumor that has refused to subside. We also outline some policy measures and recommendations
A Framework for Guiding the Design of Interactive Systems for Communication through Activities in Higher Learning Institutions
Authors: Mwombeki Anthony , Shidende Nima , Mselle Leornard
Published: January 2024

Human-computer interaction is paramount in the process of designing interactive-computer systems with high capabilities of guaranteeing users’ satisfaction. However, lack of suitable frameworks complicates their effective design. This study investigated suitable frameworks capable of guiding appropriate design of interactive systems for communication through activities (ISCA) in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. These systems are necessary for augmenting communication thereby overcoming persistent challenges related to their reliance on face-to-face, phone-based, and social networking websites communications. This study used a thorough user centred design approach where a framework for human activity design-centred (HADC) was employed. Authors qualitatively analysed data on communication and interaction issues from participants involved. Design science research was then combined with activity theory to develop a four-phased methodology which was used to design an intended human activity interactive communication (HAIC) framework. The findings confirmed that interactions design techniques based on human-activities undertaken are fundamental in designing communication frameworks capable of guiding suitable design of interactive systems in a particular setting. In the context of this study, and with ISCA need, the obtained HAIC framework was found to be appropriate. This study found out that the current user-centred design approach does not explain precisely how designers can employ activity-based interaction design techniques into the design process. Thus, the study contributes to the literature on users’ involvement in interactive systems’ design through the HADC framework provided
Clinical Outcomes and Nutritional Status of Children with Intermittent Exotropia Treated with Surgery During the Preschool and Post-School Age
Authors: Su Zhicai , Wang Yuhong
Published: January 2024

In this study, we compared the clinical outcomes and differences in nutritional status between preschool and post-surgical treatment of intermittent exotropia. We selected 100 children with intermittent exotropia between August 2019 and August 2022 for the study. Among them, 42 children received surgical treatment before school age (4–6 years) and were considered to be in group A, whereas 58 children received surgical treatment after school age (7–12 years) and were considered to be in group B. We found no difference in orthokeratology, overcorrection, or undercorrection rates between the two groups of children before and after surgery (P > 0.05), and the strabismus was lower at 6 and 12 months after surgery than before surgery and lowest at 12 months after surgery (P < 0.05). In addition, the normal rates of visual function, fusion function, and binocular stereopsis were higher in group A than in the control group at 6 and 12 months postoperatively (P < 0.05). The Child Intermittent Exotropia Questionnaire scores were higher in both groups at 12 months postoperatively than at 6 months and were higher in group A than in group B (P < 0.05). Family members of children in group A were more satisfied with the treatment than in group B (P < 0.05), but the difference in albumin, transferrin, and proalbumin before and after surgery was lower in group B than in group A (P < 0.05). It follows that performing intermittent exotropia surgery before school age can more effectively improve the prognosis of children’s binocular visual function, whereas performing intermittent exotropia after school age has less impact on nutritional status.
Effect Light-Intensity on Sleep Quality in Elderly
Authors: Putri Adela Henri , Satino Satino , Rifai Akhmad , Widodo Widodo
Published: January 2024

Background: Bedroom lighting is accused of being one of the factors causing changes in the quality of sleep in the elderly. Modifying the power of room lighting is an alternative to improving the sleep quality of the elderly. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of lighting intensity on the sleep quality of elderly.

 Methods: A quantitative study with a quasi-experimental control group design. Amount of sample is 40 responden and choosen used random sampling. Quality of sleep measure by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and light-intensity measure used a luxmeter. the intervention group received lights with an intensity of 5, 10, 15, 20 watts, where the respondents were treated every day for 4 days with these light intensities. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to test the normality of the data, while paired T test used to analyze the conditions before and after in the control and treatment groups. Independent sample t-test used to compare the sleep quality of the control and treatment groups.

 Results: There was no difference in sleep quality in the control group (0.15) between before and after the study, but there was a difference in sleep quality in the intervention group (0.00). There were differences in sleep quality between the control and treatment groups after the intervention was given (0.01).

 Conclusion: The intensity of the light has an effect on the sleep quality of the elderly, where the lower the intensity of the light, the better the quality of sleep. Elderly should sleep on level lighting intensity less than 5 watt.
Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Hemoglobin Profiles of Urban Adolescents
Authors: Setyorini Yuyun , Darmawan Rendi Editya , Ardesa Yopi Harwinanda , Rinawati RR Sri Arini Winarti , Astuti Rini Wuri
Published: January 2024

Background: Prevention of heart and cardiovascular disease must be carried out as early as possible with routine biochemical examinations. Aim of this study is to describe the profile of Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Hemogobin in urban adolescents.

 Methods: This research method uses a descriptive design with a cross sectional approach. The sample population in this study was 63 nursing students at the Surakarta Health Polytechnic. The study was conducted in August 2023 and the sample was selected randomly. Data were analyzed descriptively.

 Results: The average cholesterol level was 197mg/dl, the average blood sugar level was 91.1 mg/dl and the average hemoglobin was 13.2 g/dl.

 Conclusion:  The incidence of hypercholesterolemia was high in respondents. This condition is possible due to insufficient consumption of vegetables and lack of physical activity resulting in high cholesterol levels. These specific findings can help create policies to develop more strategic evidence-based interventions, through grouping risk factors in controlling the risk of non-communicable diseases in adolescents.
The Significance of ‘Integuments’ in John 10:10 and Genesis 3:21
Authors: Sitepu Edward , Sembiring Milisi , Muanley Yonas , Sigalingging Abraham Barlian
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to explore the promise that will be fulfilled in Jesus based on Genesis 3 verse 15. descriptive qualitative research to solve the problems of the study. The method used is to provide a textual explanation of God’s temporary, emergency and imperfect actions in a theological-style material. The OT text regarding God's actions contained in Gen. 3:21 is of an emergency nature. Meanwhile, if the NT text in John 10:10 is divided into 10 a and 10 b, it indicates Jesus' mission for humans who have sinned and must face the rulers of this world. Two facts, where the emergency action of God YHWH and the complete fulfillment of Jesus' task as a form of fulfillment of God's promise to the first humans require a precise explanation and how this emergency action is related to its fulfillment. In this problem, the approach uses a comparative approach to these two facts to then confirm the key words (underlying text) in Gen. 3:21 and John 10:10 a and 10 b. The results show that the fulfillment of Jesus' task was the fulfillment and at the same time permanently overcoming this emergency action.
Analisis Prinsip-Prinsip Penggembalaan Berdasarkan 1 Petrus 5:1-3 dan Implementasinya Masa Kini
Authors: Talan Yesri Esau , Bilo Dyulius Thomas , Tomusu Anita Yumbu
Published: January 2024

Herding is the duty and responsibility of a shepherd. God calls a shepherd to perform a noble task. But in the present context the essence of grazing is incorrectly implemented. Therefore, it is important to understand the principles of herding based on 1 Peter 5:1-3 and to be used as an example in the practice of herding. The methods used are qualitative methods with descriptive analysis. 1 Peter 5:1-3 becomes the material of analysis coupled with other sources of refrence. The results obtained show that the main principles in herding are, herding voluntarily in the sense of not demanding reward, shepherding with devotion or faithfulness in service and being exemplary in words, deeds and attitudes. These principles need to be applied in the pastoring of present-day contexts. The goal is to lead the congregation to grow in faith.
A New Adoption Intention Model of Drone Application in Food Delivery Services in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Sulaiman Yaty , Khong Bryan Tiew Wing , Lun Lee Kai , Ghani Noor Hasmini Abdul , Khairi Mior Qayyum Izzudin Mior
Published: January 2024

The current Industrial Revolution era seems to enforce new ways of implementing online food delivery services, one of which is the use of drone delivery. One of the problems is that the existing food delivery services use human riders which are prone to accidents, for example about 1600 death cases were reported in 2020 involving p-hailing (food and parcel) riders. Also, the use of drones is needed to help victims of natural disasters such as floods, typhoons, and landslides. Malaysia has commenced the trial use of drone food delivery to tackle these problems. Particularly, consumers’ behavioral intentions to use drone food delivery services have been laid low with complex aviation rules and regulations. Hence, the main objective of this study is to examine the predictors of adoption intention in drone food delivery among food delivery providers and consumers in Malaysia. The research methods used are qualitative and quantitative research designs. The quantitative data will be collected using an online survey and will be analyzed using structural equation modeling (SMART PLS). For qualitative technique, the telephone interviews with 15 food delivery service providers and drone collaborators will be conducted and analyzed using verbatim analysis. The expected output is a new adoption intention model of drone food delivery services, one Master student (by research), two publications, and one IP. The result will be significant to the nation in terms of increasing the adoption of delivery drones hence increasing automation in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). This research also improves the economy and societal benefit through efficient supply chain and transportation of services in urban and affected areas such as the spread of diseases or natural disasters, i.e., floods and landslides.
Silver Linings: A Qualitative Analysis of Nursing Home Innovations Accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Johs-Artisensi Jennifer L. , Hawes Frances M. , Creapeau Lindsey J. G.
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic hit long-term care (LTC) facilities hard, and leaders relied on ingenuity and creative problem solving to support operations and resident care. The objective of this study was to identify innovative ideas within LTC, accelerated by the pandemic, that may continue to improve operations and resident care moving forward. Nursing home administrators and directors of nursing, food/nutrition, social services, and therapeutic recreation at 40 skilled nursing facilities were asked about beneficial, novel ideas that emerged throughout the pandemic that they believe should continue going forward. A qualitative analysis yielded 10 categories of innovative ideas {infection control, resident care, family communication, resident engagement and satisfaction, staff communication and education, sprit of the team, operations, staffing, employee wellness, and public relations). These novel ideas can be employed to improve both operations and resident care, benefiting providers, staff, residents, and families.
Toxina Botulínica a y Neumoperitoneo Progresivo Preoperatorio para el Manejo de Hernia Incisional con Pérdida de Domicilio: Reporte de Caso
Authors: Santos Macedo Gonzalo Nicanor , Sánchez Servín Cristian Esteban , López Viurquiz Uriel de Jesús
Published: January 2024

Las hernias ventrales son una patología común, se definen como la protrusión o salida anormal del contenido abdominal a través de un defecto o brecha en la pared abdominal anterior1. La Revista Mundial de Cirugía de Emergencia (WSES por sus siglas en ingles World Journal of Emergency Surgery) clasifica a las hernias abdominales como hernias inguinales y hernias ventrales, incorporando a las hernias incisionales dentro del segundo grupo (hernias ventrales)2. Las hernias incisionales, se definen como espacios o brechas en la pared abdominal alrededor de las cicatrices postoperatorias, palpables mediante examen clínico o perceptibles mediante imágenes, se estima una incidencia variable, que va desde 0 hasta 44% para las hernias incisionales según la bibliografía consultada, de acuerdo a un metaanálisis publicado en el 2015, en el que se estudio a un grupo de 14,618 paciente, se estimó que la prevalencia de hernia incisional después de una incisión en la línea media fue del 12,8% (rango: 0 al 35,6%) con una media a los 23,7 meses3. Derivado de una mayor supervivencia a cirugías abdominales se ha incrementado también de manera proporcional la incidencia de hernias incisionales 4. La reconstrucción de la pared abdominal en el contexto de hernias incisionales puede ser compleja, principalmente en hernias de gran tamaño o con pérdida de dominio, pudiendo requerir técnicas adyuvantes que faciliten la reintegración de los órganos herniados a la cavidad abdominal. La aplicación de toxina botulínica y el neumoperitoneo progresivo preoperatorio son técnicas utilizadas para posibilitar la reparación de hernias complejas.
Los Consejos Técnicos Escolar. Reflexiones y Experiencias
Authors: Hernández Márquez Juana
Published: January 2024

El presente escrito reflexivo tiene por finalidad identificar los problemas que enfrenta el funcionamiento de los Consejos Técnicos Escolares (CTE) para con los resultados hacer una propuesta teórico – hipotética de reorientación académica y administrativa; el texto es producto de las experiencias vividas por más de cinco años de participación activa en las reuniones de trabajo del Consejo Técnico Escolar y sus correspondientes acciones de acompañamiento implementadas por el supervisor de zona en distintas escuelas del nivel de secundaria, modalidad Telesecundaria en el estado de Hidalgo, México. Para ello se utilizaron dos instrumentos, el primero fue el Registro de Aprendizaje Reflexivo (RAR) propuesto por Ángeles Domingo y M. Victoria Gómez 2017, el segundo fue una Matriz de Categorías para el análisis de los Programas Escolares de Mejora Continua (PEME). Los resultados apuntan a entender al CTE como una actividad administrativa regulada por la guía de trabajo que emite la Secretaria de Educación Pública Federal en distintos momentos del ciclo escolar, la cual busca implementar un Plan y programas de estudio para la educación básica; Aun cuando se entiende como un espacio en el cual los docentes trabajan colaborativamente esto no se cumple, entre otras razones, por la cultura individualista que permea en las escuelas Telesecundarias.
Importancia del Rol Preventivo en Materia de Seguridad Ciudadana, como Competencia de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados del Ecuador
Authors: Granda Dávila Pablo Esteban
Published: January 2024

Los gobiernos locales son representantes directos de la ciudadanía y quienes conocen en primera línea las necesidades del pueblo. Su intervención estatal es, sin duda, esencial en el cumplimiento de la agenda nacional del gobierno de turno. Sin embargo, ¿qué sucede cuándo las competencias del gobierno central y del gobierno local se ven cuestionadas en una misma problemática? En el presente artículo se aborda como justificativo la crisis de inseguridad actual que enfrenta Ecuador y cómo desde del ejecutivo y los municipios existen competencias que deben ser analizadas cautelosamente en materia de seguridad. Se desarrolló una investigación de carácter cualitativo y se planteó como objetivo general reflexionar la importancia del rol preventivo en materia de seguridad ciudadana, como competencia de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados del Ecuador. Con asistencia y utilización de los métodos analítico, exegético, sintético, histórico y hermenéutico, se permitió exponer con eficacia los resultados y contribuir con conocimiento a futuros investigadores.
Aplicación del Método de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) para Promover la Identidad Cultural
Authors: Chung Zavaleta Iam Von Kal , Pantigoso Layza Gonzalo Ytalo
Published: January 2024

La construcción de una identidad cultural fortalecida con elementos patrimoniales del entorno requiere –en la educación básica– de un método que logre en los estudiantes una participación activa, mediante el trabajo colaborativo y cooperativo. Por ello, el objetivo de esta investigación es demostrar que la aplicación de un programa basado en el método de Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP), es capaz de promover la identidad cultural en los estudiantes de primer grado de secundaria de la I.E.P.P. Santa Rosa de Lima de la ciudad de Chimbote. En función a lo expuesto, nuestro estudio tiene un enfoque cuantitativo, siendo una investigación de tipo aplicada, con una población y muestra intencionada de 70 estudiantes. Se utilizó el test validado de identidad cultural de García para la recopilación de información. Los resultados fueron exitosos al mostrar, mediante la prueba Z para medias de dos muestras, un nivel de significancia luego de la aplicación de este programa, lo cual abre la oportunidad para colaborar de manera interdisciplinaria con otras áreas académicas y generar un aprendizaje realmente significativo.
The Impact of Stress and Parental Verbal Abuse on Early Childhood Emotional Development
Authors: Rahmadani Efriza , Sumadi Tjipto , Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: January 2024

Parents have an important role in stimulating aspects of early childhood emotional development, but when parents are experiencing stress parents often commit acts of verbal abuse against children. This study aims to determine the effect of stress and verbal abuse by parents on the emotional development of children aged 5-6 years. This research is an ex post facto study conducted in the city of Pagar Alam. The population of this study is children aged 5-6 years whose parents' conditions were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. They will be taken from South Pagar Alam sub-district,. For the research sampling technique using random clusters from 11 Kindergartens, researchers took random samples to represent the research sample, namely as many as 3 Kindergartens. the object of the emotional development of the respondents was 183 children aged 5-6 years, and for stress and acts of verbal abuse the respondents were 183 parents whose children were respondents to the object of emotional development. The data collection technique in this study was observation, and used a questionnaire. The analysis technique in this study uses path analysis. Based on the results of the path analysis (Path Analysis) and the results of the research hypothesis test showed that stress and acts of verbal  abuse have a negative effect on children's emotional development, while stress has a positive effect on acts of verbal abuse.
Modul Bimbingan dan Konseling Berbasis Project Based Learning dalam Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila bagi Siswa
Authors: Jamila Jamila , Hasibuan Fauzi M , Ngayomi Yudha Wastuti Sri
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk membantu para guru bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah agar mendapatkan strategi pelayanan untuk menguatkan profil pelajar pancasila siswa dalam implementasi kurikulum merdeka yang berbasis pelayanan project based learning berupa modul bimbingan dan konseling. Metodelogi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan ADDIE (Analisys, Design, Development, Implementation dan Evaluation). Hasil penelitian ini belum dapat disajikan pada penulisan laporan kemajuan ini, karena masih dalam proses analisis data. 100% peserta didik pernah berbeda pendapat dan 97,7 % peserta didik pernah berselisih dengan orang lain.Hasil analisis uji ahli materi yaitu 97,65% dengan kriteria sangat baik dan tidak perlu revisi, hasil penilaian ahli media yaitu 77,33% dengan kriteria sangat baik dan tidak perlu revisi, serta hasil penilaian calon pengguna yaitu 94,27% dengan kriteria sangat baik dan tidak perlu revisi. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner yang disebarkan pada siswa menunjukkan bahwa semua peserta didik pernah mengalami konflik. Sebagian besar konflik yang dialami oleh peserta adalah konflik antar teman. 100% peserta didik pernah berbeda pendapat dan 97,7 % peserta didik pernah berselisih dengan orang lain.
Šiwa širēt Luwsan šiwa, mongol buddhista szent Hangáj-hegységhez írt áldozati szövege
Authors: Teleki Krisztina
Published: January 2024

A tanulmány a halha mongol buddhista, újjászülető szent, Šiwa širēt Luwsan šiwa (tib. Blo bzang zhi ba, 1682‒1745) lakóhelyéhez, a középnyugat mongóliai Hangáj-hegységhez írt áldozati szövegét ismerteti. A Pekingben nyomtatott, tibeti nyelvű, elsősorban rituális és meditációs szövegeket tartalmazó két kötetes mű a Mongol Nemzeti Könyvtárban maradt fenn. A Hangáj kán, nagy isten fohász-áldozata, a Vágyakat beteljesítő című mű (tib. Lha chen Hang ka’i rgyal po’i gsol mchod pa’i re bskong zhes bya ba bzhugs so, ff. 12r−16v, Mongol Nemzeti Könyvtár S: NL10680-068) a hegység gazdaszellemét, Hangáj kánt és kíséretét magasztalja, örvendezteti meg különböző áldozatokkal, kéri segítségüket a természet erőinek megfékezésében, a környék lakosságának és állatállományának gyarapodásában, jólétében. A tanulmány a szerző, újjászületési láncolata és kolostora rövid bemutatása után, a tibeti szöveg fordítását és átírását közli. Az elemzés módszertana a filológia; elsődleges és másodlagos források használatára épül. A Hangáj-hegység néhány szentjének életét nemzetközi kutatók, a hegységhez szóló egyes füstáldozatokat mongol kutatók vizsgálták. Šiwa širēt Luwsan šiwa életrajzának, kolostorának, munkásságának tanulmányozása 2022-ben került a figyelem középpontjába Mongóliában, amikor 1930-as években lerombolt, 2000-es években felélesztett Arxangai megyei kolostorát bővíteni kezdték. Jelen tanulmány újszerűsége az áldozati szöveg fellelése és fordítása, ami alapot nyújt a többi Hangáj-hegyvidéki szent Hangáj kánhoz írt szent szövegeivel, rítusaival való összehasonlításhoz. Ez a kutatás a Nemzeti Kutatási és Fejlesztési Hivatal OTKA fiatal kutatói kiválósági programjának a keretében jelenleg zajlik (A mongol Hangáj-hegység vallásföldrajza, NKFIH OTKA FK_21, 138052). Úgy tűnik, hogy a Mongol Nemzeti Könyvtárban őrzött szöveget a felélesztett kolostor szerzetesei nem ismerik, napjainkban nem használják. Szinte egésze versben íródott, nyelvezete választékos. Sajátsága Hangáj kán részletes bemutatásán kívül az áldozati javak Hangáj flóráját és faunájának idéző leírása.
„A kicsiny asszony zsenijétől megkapva…”
Authors: Doma Petra
Published: January 2024

Hanako 花子 (1868–1945) az 1900-as évek elejének egyik legismertebb japán színésznője volt Európában. 1904-től fellépéseit a kor neves táncosnője és impresszáriója, Loïe Fuller szervezte. Hanako az európai közönség számára a Loi-Fu által írt japán darabok naturalista haláljeleneteivel vált híressé. A darabok azonban csak japán stílusúak voltak, s valójában Fuller írta őket, kielígítve a korabeli közönség egzotikum iránti vágyakozását. Hanako kétszer járt Budapesten, 1908-ban és 1913-ban, illetve a két látogatás között részt vett egy magyarországi turnén is.

Jelen tanulmány a japán színésznő 1910 októbere és 1911 májusa közötti – eddig még feltáratlan – magyarországi vidéki körútját vizsgálja, illetve az ez idő alatt játszott A teaházban és az Otake című darabokat rekonstruálja és elemzi. A térképpel és táblázattal ellátott tanulmánynak köszönhetően pontosan végigkövethető a négyfős japán társulat útja, s látható, hogy melyik előadás valósult meg, illetve maradt el betegség vagy technikai okok miatt. Az útvonal áttekintésével láthatóvá válik, hogy Hanakót és társulatát 21 helyszínen láthatta a magyar közönség a különböző városi színházakban, valamint pár alkalommal a város kiemelt szállodáiban, egyesületeiben. A társulat érkezését a legtöbb esetben rendkívüli érdeklődés és várakozás előzte meg, s a korabeli kritikák sikeres fogadtatásról számoltak be, de ez alapvetően nem az előadások színvonalának volt köszönhető. A teaházban és a Otake című darabok tartalma tökéletesen elemezhető a fennmaradt színlapok jóvoltából, egyértelművé válik azonban, hogy cselekményüket tekintve rendkívül egyszerű alkotásokról van szó, amelyekben a „fő attrakció” a Hanako által alakított karakter halála volt. Összességében elmondható, hogy az előadások inkább az egzotikum iránti kíváncsiság miatt voltak sikeresek, nem pedig művészi értékük miatt.

A tanulmány kitér továbbá a társulat és a repertoár autentikusságának kérdésére is, amely a marosvásárhelyi elmaradt előadás kapcsán merült fel. A vizsgálathoz elsősorban a korabeli sajtóorgánumokat és színházi plakátokat használtam, hogy részletes képet adjak Hanako körútjáról, valamint a kritikai visszhangról, amely a fellépéseit kísérte.
Tartalomhoz a forma
Authors: Salát Gergely
Published: January 2024

Salát Gergely recenziója a következő kötetről: Zhou Xingsi: Ezer írásjegyes mű verses szövege Zhao Mengfu hat írásstílusú kalligráfiájával. Budapest, Négy Kincs Bt., 2021.
COMPARISON OF SPERM DEFORMITY INDEXES BETWEEN PATIENTS WHO HAVE AND HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED COVID-19
Authors: AKA SATAR Deniz , BAĞCI Rıdvan , DEMİRDELEN Umut
Published: January 2024

Objective: Ever since its identification in December 2019, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly disseminated worldwide, giving rise to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-19) pandemic. The male reproductive system is susceptible to the effects of COVID-19, leading to potential alterations in semen parameters. In this study, we conducted a comparison between patients who have previously contracted COVID-19 and those who have not, specifically focusing on the sperm deformity index (SDI) as a parameter for assessing sperm morphology.

Material and Method: 134 patients over the age of 18 who applied to Hospital Andrology Laboratory between 29 November 2022 and 29 December 2022 were included in the study. Of these, 44 were patients who have had COVID-19, and 90 were patients who have not had COVID-19. These patients were compared in terms of SDI parameter and other semen parameters (ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, total motility, progressive motility and percentage of normal morphology sperm). The calculation of the SDI was performed by dividing the total number of observed deformities by the total count of sperm.

Results: A noteworthy distinction was observed in the SDI values between the two groups, with a statistically significant difference (p0.05).

Conclusion: SDI, one of the semen parameters, was found to be significantly different in both groups. Further comprehensive studies are warranted to thoroughly investigate the impact of COVID-19 on semen parameters.
Musical Bodies, Musical Minds: Enactive Cognitive Science and The Meaning of Human Musicality
Authors: Meals Cory D.
Published: January 2024

Reseña de Cory D. Meals del libro Musical Bodies, Musical Minds: Enactive Cognitive Science and The Meaning of Human Musicality, de Dylan van der Schyff, Andrea Schiavio y David J. Elliott. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2022.
SHELF FOR SERVING LINES DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCHING TO THE MARKET
Authors: Valiokas Albertas
Published: January 2024

In today’s market, there is a very intense competition, as well as the unpredictability of customer desires and market trends that change at a rapid speed, resulting in a shorter product life cycle. The purpose of this article is to examine the industry of commercial kitchens and the main aspects could be the key of successfully launching shelf for serving lines to the market. The empirical research background for this study is defined by the performed survey-questionnaire. The results of the survey of enterprises that specialize in manufacturing professional kitchen equipment, as well as the results of the survey of customers who are interested in such products, are presented in this article. The aim of both surveys was to determine which success aspects the company should rely on, and which are the most important for successful product development and market launch. Based on the result of the research and the information which was gathered, a model for the successful development and launch of a shelf for serving lines was developed and proposed. It is a hybrid type model which is based on the principles of Stage-Gate model, Decision process model which was suggested by Kotler and Keller and Agile set of values and principles. It has 7 stages and, stages have 6 gates where the project is assessed every time. This model is a recombinational tool of launching the product to the market which could help to identify the problematic issues within the ongoing process in the company.
Semimajor-axis Jumps as the Activity Trigger in Centaurs and High-perihelion Jupiter-family Comets
Authors: Lilly Eva , Jevčák Peter , Schambeau Charles , Volk Kat , Steckloff Jordan , Hsieh Henry , Fernandez Yanga R. , Bauer James , Weryk Robert , Wainscoat Richard J.
Published: January 2024

We present a dynamical study of 39 active Centaurs and 17 high-perihelion (q > 4.5 au) Jupiter-family comets (JFCs) with a focus on investigating recent orbital changes as potential triggers for comet-like activity. We have identified a common feature in the recent dynamical histories of all active Centaurs and JFCs in our sample that is not present in the history of the majority of inactive population members: a sharp decrease in semimajor axis and eccentricity occurring within the past several hundred years prior to observed activity. We define these rapid orbital changes as “a-jumps.” Our results indicate that these orbital reshaping events lead to shorter orbital periods and subsequently greater average per-orbit heating of Centaur nuclei. We suggest that the a-jumps could therefore be a major trigger of cometary activity on Centaurs and JFCs. Our results further imply that analyses of the recent dynamical histories could be used to identify objects that are currently active or may become active soon, where we have identified three such Centaurs with recent a-jumps that should be considered high-priority targets for observational monitoring to search for activity.
Evidence for a Redshifted Excess in the Intracluster Light Fractions of Merging Clusters at z ∼ 0.8
Authors: Jiménez-Teja Yolanda , Dupke Renato A. , Lopes Paulo A. A. , Dimauro Paola
Published: January 2024

The intracluster light (ICL) fraction is a well-known indicator of the dynamical activity in intermediate-redshift clusters. Merging clusters in the redshift interval 0.18 < z < 0.56 have a distinctive peak in the ICL fractions measured between ∼3800 and 4800 Å . In this work, we analyze two higher-redshift, clearly merging clusters, ACT-CLJ0102-49151 and CL J0152.7-1357, at z > 0.8, using the Hubble Space Telescope optical and infrared images obtained by the RELICS survey. We report the presence of a similar peak in the ICL fractions, although wider and redshifted to the wavelength interval ∼5200–7300 Å. The fact that this excess in the ICL fractions is found at longer wavelengths can be explained by an assorted mixture of stellar populations in the ICL, direct inheritance of an ICL that was mainly formed by major galaxy mergers with the BCG at z > 1 and experienced an instantaneous burst due to the merging event. The ubiquity of the ICL fraction merging signature across cosmic time enhances the ICL as a highly reliable and powerful probe to determine the dynamical stage of galaxy clusters, which is crucial for cluster-based cosmological inferences that require relaxation of the sample.
The Operating Environment and Selected Functionalities of Intelligence Support in the Czech Armed Forces - Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Hlavizna Petr , Vašíček Radovan , Brugioni Daniele
Published: January 2024

The article presents selected functionalities of intelligence support in the Czech Armed Forces, which are addressed in the context of opportunities and challenges of the future operating environment. Its aim is to formulate, in parallel reflection with the current approaches of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the possibilities of implementing intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electromagnetic warfare in national conditions. Military practice is presented with a direction on how to respond to changes in the nature of the operational environment, including changes in the physical and non-physical domains of the battlespace to which all components of modern military forces must adapt while maintaining the necessary interoperability. The article is a response to differing and often not entirely correct understandings of the issue, which can be found even among specialists. It summarizes what has been learned so far and suggests where the discussed functionalities should go.
External Involvement and Tigray War of Ethiopia (2020-2022): The Impact of Differentiated Motives on a Civil War
Authors: Uluer Ahmet Göksel
Published: January 2024

This study analyzes the involvement of external actors in Ethiopia's civil war between 2020 and 2022, categorizing their behaviors and discourses based on the dominance of instrumental and affective motives. It argues that the convergence of objectives between instrumental motive-dominant actors, who seek to protect the stability and survival of the Ethiopian government, and affective motive-dominant actors, who address humanitarian crises, reached a point of overlap and consent which led the war to end in relatively short duration.
Eupithecia conquesta Tabell & Junnilainen, a new species from Cyprus (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentiinae)
Authors: Tabell Jukka , Junnilainen Jari , Sihvonen Pasi
Published: January 2024

A new Eupithecia species (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Larentiinae), E. conquesta Tabell & Junnilainen is described from Cyprus. We illustrate the adults, the male and female genitalia of the new species, and those are compared against the closely related species E. phoeniceata (Rambur, 1834) and E. oxycedrata (Rambur, 1833). The genetic distance, based on DNA barcodes, of the new species are compared with those of all other Eupitheciini on the BOLD database. After our study, altogether 13 Eupithecia species are known from Cyprus.
Description of five new Luticola D.G.Mann (Bacillariophyta, Diadesmidaceae) species from Indonesia with comments on the morphological boundaries of the genus
Authors: Rybak Mateusz , Peszek Łukasz , Luthfi Oktiyas Muzaky , Arsad Sulastri , Kociolek John Patrick , Witkowski Andrzej
Published: January 2024

During a survey of the Indonesian diatoms, fiveLuticolaD.G.Mann taxa that could not be identified, based on the available literature were discovered. Based on light microscopy, scanning electron microscope observations and comparisons with similar taxa, all of them are described as new species. All taxa were found on mosses growing on tree trunks and concrete on the islands of Banda Besar and Seram and from spring on Java Island.Luticola insularissp. nov.is most similar toL. aequatorialisandL. simplex, but it can easily be distinguished from both taxa, based on the lower striae density, the narrower valves and the well-developed silica ridges on the valve face/mantle junction.Luticola bandanensissp. nov.resemblesL. frequentissima, but they can be easily distinguished, based on their valve widths and the direction of the grooves located on the distal and proximal raphe endings.Luticola ellipticasp. nov.is most similar toL. sparsipunctata,L. tenuisandL. bryophila. Amongst all the species compared,L. ellipticasp. nov.is the only one with a highly asymmetrical central area, with the isolated pore located on the wider side.Luticola malukuanasp. nov.shares similarities withL. dismuticaandL. areolata, but it has a notably higher stria density. FromL. areolata, it can also be separated by the morphology of striae and the lack of ghost areolae in the central area.Luticola poliporeasp. nov.is unique in the whole genus due to the presence of multiple isolated pores.
Musicología en la era de la inteligencia artificial (IA)
Authors: Ros-Fábregas Emilio
Published: January 2024

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Manuscrito Quinta de Anauco: pianoforte, danzas y “bello sexo” en los salones cortesanos coloniales de la aristrocracia venezolana (ca. 1780-1810)
Authors: Coifman Michailos David
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer el manuscrito Quinta de Anauco, una colección facticia de piezas de salón y oratorios domésticos, con probabilidad compuesta y/o compilada por el maestro de capilla y pianista José Cayetano Carreño (1774-1836) en la Caracas del Antiguo Régimen. Para este fin, se estudia su función sociocultural relacionada con la instrucción musical del «bello sexo» basada en las expectativas compositivas, artísticas y principalmente educativas en los géneros musicales incluidos: la tonadilla escénica, el villancico, el minué y la contradanza. Se desvela así la única referencia compositiva relacionada con la música de salón dentro de la definición y defensa cortesanas de la aristocracia venezolana en el período colonial hispánico (ca. 1780-1810).
La síntesis como proceso compositivo: Manuel de Falla y la Invocatio ad Individuam Trinitatem
Authors: Flores Coleto Álvaro
Published: January 2024

En el catálogo de obras de Manuel de Falla existe una pieza con unas características irrepetibles en la producción del andaluz. Se trata de «Invocatio ad individuam trinitatem», una breve composición de 13 compases para 4 voces mixtas con texto religioso en latín. La obra, aunque fue escrita para la representación del auto sacramental La vuelta de Egipto, no forma parte del número de catálogo que engloba el resto de las adaptaciones que integraron la puesta en escena. La aparente concreción de una obra tan breve encierra en realidad una producción más compleja que abre una pequeña ventana a los planteamientos compositivos del músico. En este artículo se propone un recorrido a través de la génesis de esta pieza, esclareciendo zonas sombrías de su creación y encuadrándola correctamente en el marco para el cual fue planteada. Así mismo, a raíz de un descubrimiento en el Archivo Manuel de Falla (E-GRmf), se exponen definitivamente todas las fuentes que el compositor utilizó para construirla.
Héctor Pellegatti (1903-2001), huella de la diáspora italiana en Venezuela: estudio biográfico preliminar y aproximación a su obra
Authors: Pérez-Valero Luis
Published: January 2024

Durante el siglo XX, Venezuela fue un país de acogida de migrantes incentivado por el crecimiento económico de la renta petrolera, la necesidad de configurar una nación en lo social, industrial y educativo que justificó la apertura migratoria e incorporó a músicos extranjeros en el sistema educativo local. Héctor Pellegatti (1903-2001) fue uno de estos migrantes que realizó una obra como creador y pedagogo en el estado Lara, provincia del interior del país. Compositor de óperas, sinfonías, conciertos, oratorios y cantatas, la obra de Pellegatti no ha sido estudiada en profundidad. Lo poco que se ha ejecutado de su música ha sido la ópera El Negro Miguel, quizás la primera ópera sobre un tema decolonial en Venezuela. El presente trabajo se configura como el primer estudio de la vida y obra de Pellegatti sustentado en fuentes primarias halladas en el archivo privado del compositor. Su vida se ha dividido en tres grandes períodos: italiano, asiático y venezolano. Cada período es un espacio temporal del siglo XX que brinda una aproximación a la obra del compositor y busca develar la impronta musical de la presencia italiana en el país caribeño.
L’alimentation dans les villes de Gaule du Sud pendant l’Antiquité tardive
Authors: Mion Leïa
Published: January 2024

Cette étude présente un exemple d’application d’analyses isotopiques d’ossements archéologiques réalisées pour reconstruire les pratiques alimentaires passées. Elle se concentre sur plusieurs populations de la région provençale dont la datation est comprise entre la fin du IIIe et la fin du VIIe s. apr. J.-C. L’objectif est d’explorer les liens entre l’alimentation individuelle, l’environnement et l’identité biologique et culturelle. L’analyse des isotopes stables du carbone et de l’azote dosés directement sur les os permet en effet d’estimer, pour chaque individu, les tendances plutôt herbivores, carnivores ou piscivores de l’alimentation. Les résultats concernant 120 individus de Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Riez et Digne-les-Bains mettent en évidence une place variable des ressources aquatiques dans l’alimentation provençale et une diversité au sein des groupes montrant l’importance de l’alimentation comme marqueur économique et culturel.