bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Az aszimmetrikus hadviselés más szempontból
Authors: Háber Péter
Published: October 2024

A cikk a hadtudomány egy vitatott részterületével az aszimmetrikus hadviseléssel foglalkozik. Vizsgálja a terrorizmus, valamint a hagyományos, vagy szimmetrikus hadviselés és az aszimmetrikus hadviselés közötti különbségeket. Bemutatja az aszimmetrikus hadviselés jellemzőit.
Harc Tikritért: fordulópont az Iszlám Állam elleni harcban?
Authors: Tomolya János , Padányi József
Published: October 2024

Az Iszlám Állam Irakban és Shamban (angolul: Islamic State in Iraq and Sham, rövidítve: ISIS) nem hasonlít semmilyen más jelenleg ismert terrorista csoporthoz. Az ISIS vezetőjének 2014. júniusi bejelentése után egy új állam született a Közel-Keleten, az iraki és a szír polgárháborúban, az Iszlám Állam. A vallási fanatizmus és katonai bátorság, tudás és tapasztalat ötvözésével a frissen kikiáltott kalifátus fenyegetést jelent a térség fennálló politikai viszonyaira. Brutális harcászati szintű eljárásaik – beleértve a tömeges gyilkosságokat, hadifoglyok és újságírók lefejezését – félelmet és felháborodást váltottak ki szerte a világban. Honnan jöttek, és mik a szándékaik? Milyen hatékonysággal rendelkezik az Iszlám Állam a közszolgáltatások biztosítása területén? Tikrit iraki erők általi visszafoglalásának fényében kérdés, hogy milyen valós katonai képességekkel rendelkezik Irak, hogy visszaszerezze az Iszlám Állam által elfoglalt területeit. A jelen tanulmány ezen kérdésekre igyekszik válaszokat adni.
Reguláris fegyveres erők elnyomó tevékenysége társadalmi zavargásokkal szemben - néhány gondolat a hadtörténeti példák alapján
Authors: Solymos András
Published: October 2024

A szerző azt a sajátos helyzetet vizsgálja, amikor reguláris hadseregek folytatnak fegyve-res küzdelmet olyan irreguláris fegyveres erőkkel, amelyek társadalmi-politikai céljaikat fegyveres harc útján kívánják elérni. Napjainkban az aszimmetrikus háborúk problémái azért kerültek előtérbe, mert a katonai pusztító képességek megnövekedésével a totális háború céltalan. Viszont egyes régiókban a meglévő társadalmi, etnikai, vallási ellentétek átmehetnek fegyveres harcba – megfelelő külső támogatás mellett, amelyet viszont a re-gionális vagy globális nagyhatalmak, politikai erők képesek is biztosítani saját céljaik el-érése érdekében. A szerző azokat a feltételeket elemzi, amelyek ilyen sajátos körülmé-nyek között lehetővé teszik a reguláris erők sikerét.
Vízkonfliktusok
Authors: Padányi József
Published: October 2024

Szakértők már évtizedek óta figyelmeztetnek arra, hogy a vízellátás egyenlőtlensége komoly regionális konfliktusokhoz vezethet. A világ lakosságának 11%-a, mintegy 800 millió ember nem jut megfelelő minőségű ivóvízhez. A 21. század az édesvízért folytatott harc százada lesz. A víz ugyanazt a szerepet fogja betölteni, amit az olaj a 20. században: meghatározza a nemzetek gazdagságát és stabilitását. 2030-ra az éghajlatváltozás, a népességnövekedés, a környezetszennyezés és az urbanizáció együttesen azt fogják eredményezni, hogy globálisan a víz iránti kereslet 40%-kal fogja meghaladni az ellátást. Ez pedig elkerülhetetlenül olyan konfliktusokhoz vezet, amelyeket tárgyalásos úton már nem lehet rendezni.
A tehetséggondozás és tudományos utánpótlás-nevelés múltja, jelene és jövője a hadtudományok területén, különös tekintettel a tudományos diákköri mozgalom szerepére II.
Authors: Németh András
Published: October 2024

A katonai pálya, tiszti hivatás számos kihívás elé állítja az ezt az életutat választókat, legalább annyira, mint a tudományos közéletben való megfelelés kényszere az akadémiai pályán tevékenykedőket. A katonai felsőoktatásban a fenti két területen való helytállás és a körülmények folyamatos változása mind az oktatói, mind a hallgatói állomány részéről fokozott erőfeszítést igényel. A hallgatói létszám csökkenésével a lineáris képzésre való áttéréssel az elmúlt évtizedben jelentősen csökkent a tudományos utánpótlás bázisa, ami már középtávon is komoly problémát jelenthet a hadtudományok területén. A közlemény a tiszti alapképzésben résztvevő tehetségek időben történő felismerésének és tudatos felépítésének jelentőségére, a tudományos diákköri mozgalom fejlődésén és a katonák eddig elért eredményeinek bemutatásán keresztül pedig a tehetséggondozás ezen formájában rejlő lehetőségekre kíván rámutatni a tudományos utánpótlás-nevelés területén.
Francia Guyana stratégiai helyzete
Authors: Asqui Jorge Kristóf
Published: October 2024

Francia Guyana az egyetlen francia tengerentúli megye, amely a dél-amerikai szubkontinensen található és az egyetlen olyan dél-amerikai terület, amely nem szuverén állam. Az 1946 óta megyeként szerveződő Francia Guayana (továbbiakban Guyane) a legnagyobb és legszegényebb francia megye, mégis érdemes a további vizsgálódásokra, amit történelme és jelene is igazol.
Políticas de género y economía del despojo en la habitabilidad rural del Valle del Aconcagua
Authors: Rodó-Donoso Francisca
Published: October 2024

Introducción: este artículo presenta inquietudes en torno a las características actuales de los territorios rurales, las transformaciones que ha ocasionado la política agroextractivista y desarrollista en el Valle del Aconcagua. Objetivo: el objetivo de la investigación visibiliza el impacto en el medio ambiente, incorporando las políticas públicas y programas nacionales que sitúan a la mujer como receptoras de estrategias para enfrentar las transformaciones en la ruralidad, lo que evidencia conflictos vinculados a la sostenibilidad de la vida. Metodología: la metodología corresponde a una etnografía encarnada y colaborativa, realizada con agrupaciones de mujeres en Pullalli y Olmué, con quienes se realizaron sesiones de talleres utilizando técnicas de cartografías corporales, cuerpo-tierra e historias de vida. También se realizaron entrevistas abiertas a agentes claves del Valle del Aconcagua. Conclusiones: los hallazgos discuten el despojo del agua y las tensiones económicas sobre el cuerpo de las mujeres y el territorio a partir del modelo económico neoliberal, intersectando elementos patriarcales y coloniales en la ruralidad. Ello amenaza la vida humana y no humana desde la interdependencia colectiva. Se concluye que las transformaciones rurales están arraigadas, lo cual ha cambiado la forma en que las mujeres despliegan estrategias colectivamente para la reproducción de la vida.
Effect of the parameters of inclusions with shells on the stress-strain state of a polymer matrix in a composite material reinforced with a dispersed filler
Authors:   Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI, Sidorov Igor’ N. , Kuklin Vladimir A. ,   Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI, Enskaya Anna I. ,   Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI, Danilaev Maksim P. ,   Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev – KAI
Published: October 2024

An increase in the wettability of dispersed particles with a polymer is one of the main tasks when creating polymer composite materials reinforced with a dispersed filler. Wettability can be increased due to the polymer shells provided on the surfaces of the particles. By varying the polymer shell thickness of the filler particles, the mechanical properties of the polymer composite materials can be controlled. In a polymer matrix with partial crystallinity, the stress–strain states can be induced by the orthotropy of macromolecules near the filler particles. The main reasons for the stress–strain states are the differences in the mechanical properties of the polymer and filler particles and the technological parameters. In this paper, mathematical modeling results for the occurrence of internal residual stresses are obtained using a three-phase structural model of polymer composite materials. It is shown that these technological stress–strain states are independent of the orientation of polymer molecules to the filler particles in crystallites, and they can decrease the mechanical properties of the entire composition. Thus, the effect of submicron filler particles with polymer shells on the mechanical properties of the polymer composition may vary depending on the amorphous or crystalline structure of the polymer matrix.
Subspaces dimensional properties that are boundary sets of the probability measures space, defined in an infinite compactum X
Authors:   Tashkent State Pedagogical University named in Nizami, Zhuraev Tursunbay F. , Zhuvonov Qamariddin R. ,   National Research University “Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers”
Published: October 2024

In this note, we consider dimensional properties of the subspace of probability measure spaces P(X) for which transfinite dimensional functions ind, Ind and dim are defined. It is shown that countability of a compact set X is equivalent to the existence of dimensions indP x  ( ) , IndP x  ( ) , dimP x  ( ) , indP x f ( ) , IndP x f ( ) and dimP x f ( ) for the subspaces P x  ( ) , P x f ( ) , P x n ( ) respectively. It is also noted that for any compact C-space of the subspaces P x n ( ) , P x  ( ) , P x f ( ) the space P x( ) are compact C-spaces. If for an infinite compact set X the subspace P x  ( ) contains the Hilbert cube Q, then there exists a number n N  , n 1 , such that n n 1 X −  contains the Hilbert cube Q. Further, for an infinite compact set X, a number of subspaces Y of the compact set P x( ) which are 2 2 -, -, - f Q and Σ-manifolds are identified. In particular, for a proper closed subset A X  , the subspaces S A P ( ) are 2 - manifolds; for any n N  , n 1 , P x P x ( ) \ n ( ) are Q-manifolds; for any proper everywhere dense countable subspace A X  , the subspace P A  ( ) is the boundary set of the compact set P x( ) . If P x  ( ) contains the Hilbert cube Q, then the subspace P x  ( ) is homeomorphic to the space Σ. It is considered in which cases everywhere dense subsets A of the spaces P(X) defined in an infinite compactum X are its boundary set. It is also shown which everywhere dense subsets A P X  ( ) and B P Y  ( ) for infinite compact sets X and Y of the spaces P(X) and P(Y), respectively, are at the same time mutually homeomorphic.
Analysis of the effect of driving belts on the interaction between elongated projectiles and light alloy barriers
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Batuev Stanislav P. ,   Tomsk State University, Burkin Viktor V. ,   Tomsk State University, D'yachkovskiy Aleksey S. ,   Tomsk State University, Ishchenko Aleksandr N. ,   Tomsk State University, Radchenko Pavel A. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Tomsk State University, Radchenko Andrey V. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Tomsk State University, Sammel Anton Yu. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

To assess the effect of a driving belt on the elongated projectile penetration into a barrier, it is necessary to perform mathematical modeling considering all the physical and mechanical properties of the projectile and barrier. Using the modified EFES software package, the high-speed interaction of elongated steel projectiles with aluminum barriers is calculated in the speed range of 200 – 450 m/s. Two configurations of the projectile, namely, the projectiles with and without belts, are studied numerically. The developed mathematical model is validated using experimental results for the high-speed interaction of elongated projectiles with aluminum barriers. A comparison of the calculated and experimental results yields a discrepancy in the behind-the-barrier speed, which does not exceed 9.5%. The obtained data show an insignificant influence of the driving belts on the behind-the-barrier speed; the difference in the values is less than 4%.
Simulation of simultaneous tablet–emitter surface ignition by a flow of two-phase combustion products and tablet-emitter ejection from a cartridge case
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Gimaeva Nataliya R. , Min’kov Leonid L. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

This article presents the results of mathematical modeling of the ignition and ejection of a tablet–emitter from a cartridge case. Heat exchange between the tablet– emitter surface and combustion products is a result of the thermal conductivity of the particles, gas convection, and radiation. When the tablet surface temperature reaches the ignition temperature, the combustion products begin to move from the tablet–emitter into the free volume of the cartridge case. When the burst pressure is reached, the membrane opens and the combustion products flow out of the cartridge case. Affected by the pressure of the ejected combustion products, the tablet comes into motion and leaves the cartridge case. Time dependences of the average volume pressure in the cartridge case are obtained for two particle radii (1 and 25 μm). The ignition time for the end surface of the tablet–emitter is estimated. The gap size between the cylindrical surfaces of the tablet and the cartridge case varies from 0.5 to 2 mm. The velocity of the tablet–emitter discharge from the cartridge case is obtained. It is revealed that gap size has a significant impact on the ignition process.
Development of communication as a monetary policy tool
Authors:   Orenburg State University, Krymova Irina P. , Dyadichko Svetlana P. ,   Orenburg State University
Published: October 2024

Modern monetary policy implemented by central banks requires understanding and openness. This is largely due to the transition of central banks to an inflation targeting regime, which is implemented through ensuring transparency and openness of their activities. Understanding and openness of monetary policy are closely interrelated, and the implementation of its openness is focused on the use of such a tool as communication. It is communication as a monetary policy tool that will be able to form a unified basis for ensuring the interconnection of understanding, transparency and openness of the central bank’s monetary policy. Communication will also help increase confidence of both the expert community and the general public in the modern central bank’s activities. Both foreign and Russian economists have paid considerable attention to the development and use of communication within the framework of monetary policy in their research, but, despite this, the stages of its development have not yet been identified and justified. The authors’ use of a systematic approach, as well as logical and situational analysis, in the process of writing the article contributed to the structuring of economic research previously conducted in this area. When studying this topic, the very concept of communication as a central bank’s monetary policy tool was clarified, based on the approaches of foreign and russian economists. The study showed that communication has gone through a long period (certain stages) of its development, from anti-communication to multi-level communication. Modern digital technologies allow central banks to directly and purposefully communicate not only with experts, but also with the general public, actively using communications. The result of the authors’ study of the development of communication as a monetary policy tool was the identification and justification of the stages of its development, the determination of their specifics and key characteristics. The authors of the article also identified the main directions for the development of communication as the central bank’s monetary policy tool, justifying its potential for development.
Potential for the development of a conceptual model for managing cross-border projects in construction based on end-to-end assessment of project risks
Authors:   All-Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Kuznetsov Evgeniy A. , Ivanov Valeriy V. ,   All-Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

The article aims to determine the requirements for a new conceptual model of project management, which allows for the systematic implementation of artificial intelligence technologies to prepare and make management decisions at the accelerated pace of industry development, and to design the model. The methodological basis for the study was the theory of portfolio management and the systems approach to management. Working methods are narrative analysis and system synthesis in order to overcome the main problems that reduce management efficiency. As a result, a system of integration control buses in management has been proposed, introducing end-to-end hierarchy and relational interconnection of project indicators at all stages of the life cycle using digital scenario modeling techniques and allowing to organize the presented system model of project management. The mechanism for monitoring and controlling project risks when managing integrated systems and elements is shown, including the use of a universal project control tool for organizing external digital control using a methodology for identifying and assessing project risks, expressed in target assessment indicators, analyzed by creating a digital twin of the object. A model for managing the multidimensionality of design tasks based on the integrated use of neural networks is described. The potential for the development of a business ecosystem for project management is shown to make it possible to make predictive value-oriented management decisions taking into account risk management. The theoretical results of designing a system model of project management can be used as technical specifications for creating a software product for the management of various areas of project management. Keywords: system model of project management, risk management, end-to-end management bus, development project management, cross-border construction, information modeling technologies, neural networks.
The Bank of Russia’s macroprudential regulation tools: Content, types and practice of application
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Tershukova Marina B. , Abramov Vitaly S. ,   Samara State University of Economics
Published: October 2024

The types and classifications of tools of macroprudential regulation of the Bank of Russia, their purpose in maintaining the financial stability of the state and reducing systemic risks are considered. The performance indicators of the Russian banking sector are analyzed, reflecting the results of using macroprudential regulation tools of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The authors’ conclusions are formulated on the directions of development of macroprudential regulation of the Bank of Russia in relation to the country’s banking sector.
Features of social and labor relations in regions with different levels of economic diversification
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Roshchina Irina V.
Published: October 2024

The relevance of solving the problem of sustainable development of regions with different levels of diversification of the economy is due to the current situation in the entire world economy, the aggravation of social and economic contradictions. The aim of this study is to identify the peculiarities of social and labor relations in the territories with different levels of economic diversification (on the example of a region with monotowns and a weakly urbanized region). The necessity of studying the state of social and labour relations to ensure sustainable development of the regional economy is substantiated. The following conclusions were obtained. 1. A comparative analysis of the main socio-economic indicators of the economy’s functioning and indicators of social and labor relations of single-industry and weakly urbanized territorial entities was carried out. 2 The multivariate impact on social and labor relations was studied, primarily from the standpoint of geography and economic structure, taking into account the peculiarities of urbanization processes. 3. Features of social and labor relations of single-industry and weakly urbanized regions were identified under the influence of the triune group of factors. 4. The choice of Kemerovo Oblast is due to the fact that almost half of municipalities are monotowns. The Republic of Tuva was chosen as a weakly urbanized territory, supplemented by information on Altai Krai for comparative analysis. 5. The level of urbanization in Kemerovo Oblast is about 1.5 times higher than the corresponding figure in the Republic of Tuva and Altai Krai. 6. With an equal or significantly smaller area of the compared territories, the population of Altai Krai and Kemerovo Oblast is 7–8 times higher than that of the Republic of Tuva. In the latter, over the past 15 years, there have been positive changes in the gradual increase in numbers, while in the former there is a steady trend of population decline. The number continues to decline in almost all monotowns of Kemerovo Oblast (with extremely rare exceptions). 7. The demographic burden in Altai Krai and the Republic of Tuva has been growing over a 15-year period, with a tendency to gradually equalize the number of people in disabled and working age, thereby exacerbating the situation on the labor market and limiting the opportunities for sustainable economic development. 8. The Republic of Tuva is at the end of the hierarchy of the subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of employment, unemployment rate and tension coefficient. 9. One of the main factors determining the specifics and development of social and labor relations of single-industry municipalities is the activities of the city-forming enterprise and its interaction with other subjects of social and labor relations.
Experimental study of regional features of older women’s employment on digital labor platforms: The case of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Shadrina Elena A. , Kalabina Elena G. ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: October 2024

The article studies the peculiarities of the involvement of women of older age groups (45+) in platform employment. The aim of the research presented in the article is to study platform employment, which has become an integral part of the modern labor market and analyze the possibility of solving urgent employment problems for women of older age groups. The study was carried out on the data of the Republic of Bashkortostan, which allows us to consider the regional peculiarities of the involvement of women aged 45+ in platform employment. The research method is an experiment based on the application of the resume test method, which allows obtaining an objective and reliable assessment of employers’ perception of women of older age groups as potential employees. The study highlights the most popular professions for women’s platform employment. The most visited Russian online employment platforms were assessed; criteria of employers (customers) in the Republic of Bashkortostan of service providers on the online platform was analyzed. Based on the conducted research, it is concluded that there is a positive possibility of increasing women’s employment through employment through digital labor platforms that contribute to reducing negative age stereotypes, but only in sectors of the economy with an established system of social roles that play a value-based trust role in choosing a candidate.
Criminal and legal protection of the political system of Russia
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Shesler Alexander V. ,   Kuzbass Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service
Published: October 2024

The article substantiates the inclusion in the circle of crimes against the political system of the Russian Federation of acts provided for in Chapter 29 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, violations of legislation on elections to state authorities, local governments, and referendums that reduce or exclude the legitimacy of the current government, as well as obstruction of the legitimate professional activities of journalists and other crimes committed for political reasons (Article 144 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation); the article reveals the grounds for establishing criminal liability for acts against the political system in the form of their harmfulness (the ability to cause significant harm to the political system, its individual elements, subjects of political activity) and precedent (the possibility of repeating acts against the political system), which constitute the content of the public danger of such acts; criticizes proposals on excessive criminalization of acts against the political system; introduces proposals for improving the norms on criminal law protection of the Russian political system. In our opinion, the theory of criminal law should take a fresh look at the content of the public danger of an act, which is primarily taken into account when criminalizing it. We believe that the substantial characteristic of the public danger of a crime is revealed, firstly, through its harmfulness, i.e. through the ability of a crime to generate negative consequences for society (the ability to cause significant harm to the most important social relations protected by criminal law, or create a threat of causing such harm), secondly, through its precedent (its statistical indicator is the prevalence of the act), i.e. through the presence of human practice properties in the crime (the possibility of repetition of similar ones acts in the future). However, the ratio of these elements of the public danger of the act may be different. The higher the harmfulness of an act, the less precedent it may have for recognizing it as a crime. Thus, acts of armed rebellion (Article 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) are quite rare. However, their harmfulness is very great due to their ability to undermine the foundations of the constitutional system and the security of the state. In general, researchers point to a small number of reported crimes against the political system. However, the increased public danger of most of these crimes in the presence of small statistical indicators of their commission is a sufficient argument for recognizing them as socially dangerous and in need of criminalization.
First open Siberian regional vocal competition named after V. V. Sotnikov
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Cherepova Svetlana , Stepanova Ekaterina ,   Tomsk State University
Published: October 2024

The article outlines how the first competition named after V.V. Sotnikov, a master who recently left us, was held at Tomsk State University. The process of competitive work and a number of results of the competition are described step by step.
Olivier Messiane. Japanese sketches "Seven Haiku"
Authors:   Tomsk Music College named after E.V. Denisov, Bogatyreva Elena , Belozerov Luka ,   Tomsk Music College named after E.V. Denisov
Published: October 2024

The article presents an analysis of Japanese sketches of Olivier Messiaen's "Seven Haiku" for orchestra in the context of his philosophy. “Seven Haiku” is a work from the synthesis period of the 60s, where the composer showed a fully mature worldview and summarized the achievements of his early work. The combination of spiritual, exotic and pantheistic motifs was embodied figuratively and meaningfully in the work.
"Сan you hear the music, Robert?" The soundtrack to Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer": A reflection of events, phenomen and processes through the perception of music Автор
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Merkulov Sergey
Published: October 2024

Reality is studied and described by different sciences, each with its own conceptual apparatus. Music does that, too. Therefore, any system of evidence can be depicted in music. Phenomena and processes are described in letters of languages, mathematical numbers and formulas, visual infographics, and notes. The objective story and subjective perception of events by the main character are presented by Christopher Nolan in the film "Oppenheimer", in which the soundtrack through the main parts of the violin and orchestra conveys the content and mood from the excitement of discovery to understanding the loss of control over the consequences of the invention.
The Urgency of Social Media “Diet” for Generation Z
Authors:   Universitas Amikom Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Astari Devi Wening , Nurussa’adah Erfina ,   Universitas Amikom Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Apriliana Arrizqi Qonita ,   Universitas Amikom Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

Social media and generation Z (Gen Z) are like two sides of a coin that cannot be separated. Various positive and negative impacts have arisen as a result of internet addiction among Gen Z. Thus, this research was conducted to obtain a suitable formulation for Gen Z, both in consuming information and using social media. Hopefully, this research contributes to decreasing the negative impacts from the consumption of information and use of social media. The research was conducted through a qualitative approach. Data was collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) through Zoom meetings and literature studies. The research findings provide a social media diet model that includes three aspects: Self-Awareness, Action, and Evaluation (SAAE). The first chart of Self-Awareness includes action, motivation, and self-knowledge. The Action aspect contains five dimensions: choosing social media that suits your needs, limiting and selecting the type of information consumed, setting a daily schedule, consuming more offline content, and doing productive activities. The Evaluation highlights the concern on obedience and consistency. Researchers believe that this model can create awareness among social media users about the importance of social media diet information and provide real implications in the application of social media diet models. The social media diet prospectively works for Gen Z and other generations. Keywords: Generation Z, information diet, social media, social media diet models, urgency.
A Paradigm Shift in the Malaysian Animation Industry: Inclusive Transmedia Storytelling and Cultural Preservation Contrary to Global Trends
Authors:   University of Malaya, Mohd Hasri Umar Hakim , Md Syed Md Azalanshah ,   University of Malaya
Published: October 2024

This study critically examines the evolving consumption culture within the Malaysian animation industry, focusing on the shift from child-specific to familial viewership. Over the past two decades, the industry has experienced substantial growth in viewership and box office revenues, largely driven by local producers’ strategic adoption of transmedia storytelling. Through qualitative analysis of two prominent Malaysian animation franchises, BoBoiBoy and Ejen Ali, this study explores how interconnected narratives and cross-generational references across multiple platforms attract a wider audience while preserving cultural integrity. The methodology involves content analysis and audience reception studies to assess the impact of transmedia strategies on viewership patterns. Results indicate that a pan-family perspective in storytelling, which integrates diverse audience interests, contributes significantly to broadening the viewership base without compromising Malaysian cultural values. The findings demonstrate that adherence to local cultural aspirations remains a critical factor in distinguishing Malaysian animation from the global trend of adult-oriented content. The study concludes that transmedia storytelling offers a powerful framework for developing family-oriented animation that appeals to both children and adults while safeguarding local traditions. Implications suggest that this model may serve as a blueprint for future productions aiming to balance market competitiveness with cultural preservation. Keywords: Transmedia storytelling, Malaysia, animation industry, consumption culture, cultural preservation.
Political and Intercultural Communication in Determining Presidential Candidates in the Indonesian Elections 2024
Authors:   London School of Public Relations Jakarta, Indonesia, Arrianie Lely , Lestari Puji ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Meranti Meranti ,   Universitas Nasional Jakarta, Indonesia, Ningrum Dyaloka Puspita ,   Universitas Widya Mataram Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

This study explores the dynamics of political communication in Indonesia, focusing on the 2024 presidential elections. As the country prepares for the presidential election in February 2024, since the general election is a form of post-reformation democratic process implementation that began in 1998, the process of forming political coalitions has become a significant aspect of the political landscape. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, the research examines the interplay between three distinct political cultures—parochial, subject, and participant—and their influence on voter engagement and candidate selection. Through in-depth interviews and participatory observation, the study reveals how political parties can tailor their communication strategies to resonate with diverse voter segments, thereby enhancing electoral participation and fostering a more inclusive democratic process. The findings highlight significant implications for political actors and scholars alike. By recognizing the unique characteristics and needs of each political culture, parties can develop effective coalition-building strategies that bridge cultural divides and mobilize support across Indonesia's heterogeneous electorate. This research not only fills existing gaps in the literature regarding the role of intercultural communication in Indonesian politics but also provides practical recommendations for political parties aiming to improve their engagement with voters. Ultimately, the study underscores the critical importance of adaptive communication strategies in promoting a more informed, engaged, and representative democratic system in Indonesia. Keywords: Elections, intercultural communication, political communication, political parties, presidential candidate.
Determinants of Circular Economy Behavioural Intentions Among Malaysian Youth: Investigating The Roles of Structural, Socio-Psychological, and Communication Factors in the Digital Marketplace
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Hussin Siti Haslina , Abang Ahmad Dayang Aizza Maisha ,   Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Ahmad Rizal Ammar Redza ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2024

This study explores the influence of structural, socio-psychological, and communication factors on circular economy behavioural intentions among young adults in Malaysia. Employing a cross-sectional quantitative survey methodology, data were collected from 220 respondents aged 18-40. The findings reveal weak positive correlations between the examined factors and circular economy adoption intentions. Structural factors, which encompass cultural and relational aspects of social structure; socio-psychological factors, including attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control; and communication factors, such as bi-directional communication and opinion seeking, all play a role in shaping young adults' intentions to engage in circular economy practices. However, the weak correlations indicate that a comprehensive approach targeting multiple factors may be necessary to effectively promote circular economy adoption. The study highlights the need for future research to explore the interplay between these factors and investigate potential moderators and mediators that may strengthen the relationship between the studied variables and circular economy behavioural intentions. The findings contribute to the understanding of the drivers behind circular economy behavioural intentions and provide valuable insights for policymakers and organisations aiming to foster sustainable practices among young adults in the digital marketplace. The study underscores the importance of adopting a holistic approach that addresses structural, socio-psychological, and communication factors to create an enabling environment for circular economy engagement. Keywords: Circular economy, communication, youth, Malaysia, digital marketplace.
Pengaplikasian Teori Retorik Moden dalam Penyampaian Ceramah Keselamatan Siber Polis Diraja Malaysia
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Pitchan Muhammad Adnan , Osman Nor Hajar Ummiah ,   Polis Diraja Malaysia
Published: October 2024

Retorik merupakan seni komunikasi yang memainkan peranan penting dalam menekan aspek keterampilan melalui pengaplikasian bahasa yang pelbagai sama ada komunikasi secara lisan ataupun tulisan. Dalam konteks ini, peranan penceramah di kalangan pegawai Polis Diraja Malaysia adalah kritikal, bukan sahaja untuk membincangkan isu keselamatan siber yang dihadapi masyarakat pada masa kini, tetapi juga menawarkan penyelesaian yang terbaik bagi setiap jenayah siber yang berlaku. Kemahiran berkomunikasi secara berkesan dan pengaplikasian retorik dalam ceramah keselamatan siber adalah penting untuk memberi kesedaran kepada pendengar, sekali gus menggalakkan mereka menerima dan mengamalkan nasihat yang disarankan. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengkaji pengaplikasian Teori Retorik Moden dalam penyampaian ceramah keselamatan siber oleh dua penceramah Polis Diraja Malaysia yang dipilih berdasarkan pengalaman dan kepakaran dalam bidang jenayah siber. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui teknik analisis kandungan bagi menganalisis ceramah ini. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa setiap penceramah bijak mengaplikasikan kepelbagaian retorik dalam ceramah keselamatan siber mereka. Kajian ini turut membuktikan bahawa penceramah tersebut menggunakan retorik yang mencerminkan kemahiran mereka untuk menarik minat masyarakat, memastikan pendengar kekal fokus dan terus mengikuti ceramah dari awal hingga akhir. Penggunaan retorik yang bijaksana oleh penceramah bukan sahaja meningkatkan kesedaran tentang keselamatan siber bahkan dapat membina keyakinan masyarakat terhadap keupayaan pihak polis dalam menangani jenayah siber yang berkesan. Kata kunci: Jenayah siber, komersial, media sosial, retorik moden, komunikasi.
The Role of Instagram in Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Help-Seeking Attitudes Among Malaysian University Students
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Mohamad Idzreen Nur Fathennadwa , Abd Mubin Nur Nadia ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Jusoh Ahmad Jazimin ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the effect of Instagram (IG) usage for seeking mental health information and emotional support on help-seeking attitudes via mental health awareness among university students in Perak, Malaysia. Utilizing the Media Dependency Theory, a quantitative approach was adopted with data collected from 364 undergraduate students at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) and MARA University of Technology (UiTM) through a 44-item questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modelling were conducted to analyze the data. Findings indicated moderate IG usage for seeking mental health information and emotional support, high mental health awareness, and positive help-seeking attitudes. Specifically, IG usage for mental health information indirectly influenced help-seeking attitudes through mental health awareness, while seeking emotional support had a direct effect but was not mediated by mental health awareness. The study reveals that despite the predominant use of IG for entertainment, a significant portion of students also engaged with the platform for mental health-related purposes. This engagement contributes to their overall awareness of mental health issues and their willingness to seek help. The implications of these findings suggest that IG can be an effective platform for mental health promotion among university students. These findings suggest strategies for social media accounts promoting mental health to enhance engagement and spread awareness, particularly among Malaysian university students, to mitigate the stigma around help-seeking. Keywords: Instagram (IG) usage, mental health awareness, help-seeking attitudes, emotional support, university students.
The Visual Rhetoric in Comics for Reader Interpretation and Engagement to Meaning-Making in the Medium
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia, Alim Muliyati Mat , Mahsan Ida Puteri ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia, Harun Mohd Fauzi ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia, Zulkefli Mohd Yusof ,   Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

Comics are a unique form of sequential art that combines text and visual graphics to tell a story. In academic circles, the purposeful use of visual elements to convey meaning or visual rhetoric has been gaining increasing attention. This research explores how comics' use of visual rhetoric affects readers' interpretations of and interactions with the medium. Additionally, the study seeks to explore how the discussion about models and concepts used affects readers' interactions with the medium and their meaning-making processes. To achieve this, the research employed qualitative methods, using descriptive and semi-systematic approaches to gather information on visual rhetoric related to three predetermined objectives. The study's results advance the field of comics studies by offering new insights into the potential of visual rhetoric to convey complex ideas and abstract concepts. It also contributes to the academic study of comics by providing fresh perspectives on using visual rhetoric to convey complex ideas. Overall, this research offers a better understanding of the interplay between visual elements and textual components in comics, helping readers better appreciate the medium's storytelling capabilities. Through a detailed analysis of comics and their visual rhetoric, this study sheds light on the nuanced ways in which visual elements contribute to meaning-making in the medium. The findings of this research have implications for educators, artists, and scholars interested in understanding the role of visual rhetoric in communication and storytelling. Keywords: Comics, visual rhetoric, visual elements, interpretation, communication.
Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty Through Social Networking Sites, How Effectively Can Youth Communicate Online?
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Sahharon Hamizah , Bolong Jusang ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Omar Siti Zobidah ,   UCSI University, Malaysia, Mohamed Shazleen ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Selat Dewi Seribayu Nordin ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Published: October 2024

This study examines the usage patterns of social networking sites among Malaysian youths and their Anxiety/Uncertainty Management levels. According to the anxiety and uncertainty management theory, members of a group should be cooperative, trustworthy, tolerant of diversity, and happy in order to affect their membership attitude and behavior. These days, youth choose to spend their time on social networking sites since they provide an effective virtual community platform for communication. Malaysian youths exhibit a nuanced understanding of personal and social identity, motivation to interact, reactions to others, social categorizations, situational processes, connection to others, ethical interactions, and overall communication effectiveness. This study surveyed 600 respondents, the findings highlight a deep-rooted integration of digital communication into the daily lives of Malaysian youths, with a significant majority having extensive experience of 11 to 20 years on SNS platforms. SNS platforms significantly reduced communication uncertainty, fostering positive relationships and smoother communication through active, passive, and interactive strategies. Locality plays a crucial role in anxiety and uncertainty management, with rural youths demonstrating better management compared to their urban counterparts, attributed to stronger social cohesion, tighter networks, and communal lifestyles. The study suggests that addressing anxiety and uncertainty can improve communication quality in virtual settings, particularly in rural areas. Social media can promote cultural integration and acceptance among diverse groups. A balanced approach to communication, emphasizing ethical interactions, can maximize its benefits. The findings can be used to design targeted interventions and promote positive digital engagement practices among Malaysian youths. Keywords: Virtual community, social networking sites, anxiety and uncertainty management, effective communication, digital communication.
Analisis Kesan Aplikasi TikTok Terhadap Kesejahteraan Psikologi Belia: Sorotan Literatur Bersistematik
Authors:   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Ahmad Zukni Asna Zukrina Ann , Muhammad Mazura @ Mastura ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Anuar Faizul Nizar ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: October 2024

Ketagihan penggunaan media sosial khususnya aplikasi TikTok, telah menjadi isu yang signifikan dalam konteks kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara sistematik pola penggunaan media sosial dan pengaruhnya terhadap kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Metodologi Sorotan Karya Sistematik diaplikasikan dengan mengikuti panduan Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Penelitian ini berfokus pada ciri-ciri personaliti belia yang menggunakan aplikasi TikTok dengan motivasi untuk mendapatkan perhatian, keperluan untuk dimiliki, dan keperluan untuk dikagumi. Empat tahap PRISMA, iaitu pengenalpastian, saringan, kelayakan dan rangkuman digunakan untuk meneroka sorotan karya secara sistematik. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media sosial, termasuk aplikasi TikTok, memiliki pengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Penggunaan media sosial secara berlebihan telah dikaitkan dengan sejumlah isu negatif, seperti penyebaran informasi palsu, budaya siber buli, dan dampak negatif FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) terhadap kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Namun demikian, tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa penggunaan aplikasi TikTok turut membawa manfaat tertentu. Aplikasi ini dapat membantu dalam pembentukan identiti diri, meningkatkan kepercayaan diri, dan keterampilan komunikasi golongan belia. Namun, pengaruh perilaku ketagihan terhadap aplikasi video pendek di aplikasi TikTok masih belum sepenuhnya dijelajahi dalam kajian-kajian sebelum ini. Kajian ini menyumbang dalam pemahaman mengenai hubungan antara penggunaan media sosial, terutama aplikasi TikTok, dengan kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan aplikasi TikTok berpengaruh tinggi terhadap kesejahteraan psikologi belia. Oleh itu, penting untuk memahami pengaruh penggunaan media sosial dan mengambil langkah-langkah yang tepat untuk memastikan penggunaannya lebih berkualiti dalam membentuk kesejahteraan psikologi yang positif bagi generasi muda masa kini. Kata kunci: Media sosial, aplikasi TikTok, kesejahteraan psikologi, belia netizen, FoMO.
Disturbing Patriotism and Russian Victorianism
Authors:   Ivanovo State University, Usmanov S.M.
Published: October 2024

The author polemizes with the characterization of the legacy of Vladimir Sergeevich Solovyov, presented by B.V. Mezhuyev in an interview with the Internet portal “Lenta.ru” and published in No. 1 of the journal “Solovyov Studies” in 2024. The opinion of B.V. Mezhuyev is disputed that Vladimir Sergeevich Solovyov, although he turned out to be blind to the world of the XX century, managed to consider something significant in the activities of the XXI century. As the author tries to show, V.S. Solovyov's geopolitical prophecies turned out to be far from the realities of the past and present century. At the same time, the value of Vladimir Sergeevich Solovyov's anthropological approach in the thinker's polyphonic and intense “Three Conversations” is noted. In this regard, the author does not at all believe that Vladimir Solovyov's “disturbing patriotism” should be identified with “Russian Victorianism” both according to the version of B.V. Mezhuyev and with the interpretation of the creator of this concept V.L. Tsymbursky.