bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
МІФОПОЕТИКА ПЕРСОНАЛІЗМУ В РОМАНІ ЙОЗЕФА РОТА «СТО ДНІВ»
Authors: Монолатій Тетяна
Published: June 2024

У статті на підставі аналізу роману Йозефа Рота «Сто днів» досліджується специфіка трансформації «історичного типу» в символічний і міфологічний. Проаналізовано характерні образи і мотиви, які є прикладом постійного пошуку письменника між фікцією, реальністю та міфом. Стверджується, що єдиний історичний роман Йозефа Рота є свідченням конструювання ієрархії взаємодії міфу та історії. На відміну від традиційного для письменника «габсбурзького міфу» з його політичною функцією, фігура Наполеона показана ним як реальна та уявна постать водночас, а тому авторка запропонувала проєкцію міфопоетики персоналізму на двох взаємозалежних рівнях sacrum і profanum. Встановлено, що фігура протагоніста балансує між сучасними трактуваннями Умберто Еко про Супермена і трікстера. Міфопоетику постаті Наполеона у трактуванні Йозефа Рота вдало доповнюють узагальнення/уточнення у ракусі теорії Карла Ґустава Юнґа про архетипи і самість, а також ментального картографування. У дослідженні виявлені «фігури в історичному матеріалі», зокрема мотиви екзистенційної ізоляції Наполеона як протагоніста, приклади фетишів і тотемів (згідно з теорією Еміля Дюркгайма), архетип відродження/смерті, «материнського комплексу сина», а також «релігійну достойність». Згідно з проведеним аналізом, фігура Наполеона у трактуванні Йозефа Рота є лише частково міфічним персонажем, оскільки на тлі історії французького імператора письменник зображує трагедію цілого покоління – вигнанців у повоєнну (після Першої світової війни) добу, тих, що беззастережно вірили у проголошенні ідеали і цінності міжвоєння. Дослідження показало адекватність використання класичних досліджень з царини психології, антропології, семіотики і соціології для розкриття взаємодії між міфом і художньою літературою. Специфіка міфопоетики персоналізму, представлена у романі «Сто днів», показує, зокрема, й нашарування образів, мотивів, реалій політики, ідеології, які таким чином є підґрунтям тексту-культури, «зануренням» Йозефа Рота у європейський культурний простір 1920–1930-х років.
Climbing a Ladder: Employment Mismatch Experiences of Visible Minority, Skilled Immigrants in Canada
Authors: Ismail Sjarif Jonathan
Published: June 2024

Visible minority, skilled immigrants face employment mismatch, a significant labour market barrier in Canada. Using semi-structured interviews, this qualitative study delves into factors contributing to employment mismatch during immigrants' first 15 years in Canada. Study participants identified several factors namely, Canadian work experience as a prerequisite for employment, lack of recognition of education and work experience obtained abroad, guidance provided by settlement agencies, practical considerations for survival, insufficient language skills, and challenges related to gender roles. Consequences of employment mismatch included frustration, anger, discouragement, and embarrassment. To confront employment mismatch, participants implemented strategies: viewing employment mismatch as a steppingstone, obtaining further education, and discovering new careers in Canada. This research contributes to the existing literature by presenting a composite description of participants' thoughts and feelings, revealing how they experienced and interpreted the phenomenon of employment mismatch, while persevering to enter and advance in the labour market.
Sanctuary Movements in Mid-sized Cities in Canada: An Exploration of the Strengths and Limitations of Local Sanctuary Policies and Practices
Authors: Jung Jessica
Published: June 2024

Current research on sanctuary city movements in Canada has focused on Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver. There is a shortage of scholarship on sanctuary policies and practices in nongateway cities, despite the growing presence of sanctuary movements in these areas. This paper explores the strengths and limitations of Canadian sanctuary or access without fear policies and practices in the context of mid-sized cities in Ontario, specifically Hamilton, Ajax, London, and Kitchener. A thematic analysis of policy documents, city reports, and a transcript of a special council meeting is conducted to help determine the strengths and limitations of local sanctuary. The findings indicate that local sanctuary policies are limited because of the constraints of municipal governments related to their legislative authority and structure. Moreover, as an internal policy, sanctuary only influences city-run services and city staff, leaving the conduct of local law enforcement largely unaffected. While local sanctuary has many limitations, it remains a meaningful designation. The policy highlights the reality of non-status or precarious legal status residents and envisions belonging and inclusion in the city beyond one's immigration status.
The Relationship Between Heritage Language Education and Ethnic Identity: A Study of Second-generation Tamil Immigrants in the GTHA
Authors: Muthulingam Vinofa
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the relationship between heritage language education and the identity building of 2nd generation Tamil immigrants in the GTHA. Through interviews with six 2nd generation Tamil immigrants, the research questions that guide this study are: how do heritage language classes contribute to 2nd generation immigrants' proficiency in their heritage language? Does this proficiency (or lack of) contribute to developing their identity? Do heritage language classes impact their identity outside of the realm of language? Can heritage language classes be improved to better aid 2nd generation immigrants? The results show that 2nd generation immigrants consider language a critical marker of identity; however, they do not feel that heritage language education positively impacted their identity building. This is primarily due to several shortcomings of Tamil language classes, such as a lack of engaging and relevant material, poor placement of students of different proficiency levels and a lack of teacher support.
Authenticity as Survival Strategy: The Immigrant Experience of Japanese Chef on Identities and Food
Authors: Noteboom Megumi
Published: June 2024

Japanese chefs, as a small group of highly skilled foreign trained professionals, can be viewed as one of relatively privileged minorities in the Canadian multicultural context. However, being "privileged" immigrants does not mean they do not experience settlement challenges and disadvantages derived from their minority status in Canada. This paper delves into their specific challenges and the strategies they utilize to navigate their lives in Toronto, Canada. This study employs the phenomenological approach to illuminate individual experiences by examining how the Japanese culinary scene in Toronto is perceived by a sample of Japanese chefs and Japanese food business owners. Through narrative interviews, I aim to better understand the participants' subjective interpretations of what authenticity in the Japanese food scene is Toronto and how this intersects with their personal sense of cultural identity.
Racialized Immigrant Youth in the Ontario Education System
Authors: Rodriguez Liza
Published: June 2024

This study examines racialized immigrant youth within the Ontario education system, by answering the following research question: what are the experiences of racialized immigrant youth within the education system of Ontario? In answer to this question, a qualitative interpretative phenomenological research methodology was employed when conducting and analyzing in depth, semi structured interviews of 20 racialized immigrant youth ranging in age from 15-18, from a variety of backgrounds, who immigrated to Canada between 2015-2019. This study argues that cultural capital, social capital and discrimination and racism are all factors that hinder the success of racialized immigrant youth. It is through the welcoming and helpful attitudes of teachers and peers, having a thorough understanding of English and parental knowledge of the education system were all factors that helped racialized immigrant youth in the successful navigation of the education system. Finally, this paper suggests additional supports that are needed to help racialized immigrant youth and their families get an equitable education.
The Social Construct of Religious Identity and Its Implications on the Integration Experience of Immigrant Muslim Youth in Canada
Authors: Zulfiqar Hira
Published: June 2024

As Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in Canada, the strong prevalence of Muslims requires the field of immigration to adequately address the community's issues. Consequently, this research explored the key social constructions of Muslim identities and considered their implications on religious identity and the integration experiences of immigrant Muslim youth in Canada. Following an academic literature review, and guided by a theoretical framework of social constructionism, orientalism, identity process theory, content analysis methods analyzed 49 selected articles from the Toronto Star and National Post between January 2015 to July 2022. Results show that Muslim immigrant youth are negatively constructed by these news media where: Islam is socially constructed as a violent religion, Muslim youth as victims of their faith, and Muslims are seen incompatible with the Canadian context. The results suggest that greater research and supports are needed for Muslim immigrant youth for positive integration. 
How Discourse on Moral Bioenhancement and Bioethics Has Evolved Since Their Inception
Authors: Anderson John
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to analyze the discourse around transhumanist ideologies. Transhumanism encompasses a wide range of perspectives and scientifically backed theories regarding the future of humanity and the self-directed technological evolution of the species. Transhumanism is an important lens through which to view the evolutionary potential of our species as many transhumanist intellectuals believe that collaboration with modern and future technology can solve many long-running problems in this world. Since transhumanism encapsulates a vast range of topics and ideas, this project will focus particularly on the limitations of the physical and cognitive human condition and how medical advancement has impacted and will continue to impact the capacities of humanity using technology. Thus, the controversial transhumanist topics that this paper will aim to analyze are bioethics and moral bioenhancements considering the societal effects of biopower and biopolitics. Will humanity be receptive toward technological advancements as our self-directed evolution grows more radical and further from the traditional biological nature of humanity? This question will be answered by analyzing how receptive and accepting people have been to these transhumanist ideologies in the past. Throughout history, some have been resistant to change, to evolution, and to technology while others have been accepting and encouraging. This controversy has been observed with certain historical and modern medical and biological advancements such as vaccines, pharmacology, genetic engineering, cosmetic surgery, and elective physical and cognitive enhancement by means of technology.
A Mixture of Authoritative & Participative Leadership Styles: Recommendations to Achieve a Positive Workplace Environment
Authors: Saber Lynn
Published: June 2024

The leadership style that a leader uses in a workplace drastically contributes to the formation, or lack thereof, of a positive workplace environment. This MRP looks at how authoritarian leadership and participative leadership styles contribute to developing a positive workplace environment. This is described as having a healthy relationship between the leader and the employee, having positive employee emotional well-being, and having high employee engagement and employee creativity in the workplace. My findings show that a mixture of both authoritarian and participative leadership styles can be optimal in creating a positive workplace environment and can be dependent on the employee's perspectives of the leadership styles themselves. I provide recommendations to leaders who are looking to foster a positive workplace environment for their team. 
Worst-case Scenario: An Analysis of the World Wildlife Fund's "regenerate Canada" Campaign
Authors: Sahr Laura
Published: June 2024

This MRP provides an analysis of the environmental communication approach established in the "Regenerate Canada" campaign by the World Wildlife Fund Canada, in an attempt to better understand the role of emotional appeals in environmental communication. By examining the major ten-year environmental campaign motivated by a "code red" (IPCC, 2021) for nature and humanity declared by the United Nations (UN) in 2021, this study examines the narratives used in environmental communication as a response to the ongoing climate crisis. Throughout 10 separate webpages and 295 sentences communicating the campaign - as well as the context of prevalent environmental reports - campaign content was coded and evaluated through emotional appeals. By doing so, this MRP contributes to the study of emotional appeals used in environmental and science communication. The findings show that WWF-Canada mainly adapted a neutral, informal tone. While much of the campaign still relies on neutral messaging to communicate facts, appeals to emotions are present throughout the Regenerate Canada campaign, both in the form of fearful and hopeful messaging. Hope based messaging appeared more often than fear or apocalyptic messaging. In the case of textual content, this amounted to 61.9% of the emotionally charged messaging being hopeful. Another important distinction is the order of these two distinct appeals. Across the campaign, hopeful messaging appears only after a fearful frame has been established.
Feasibility of Electrified Light Sport Aircraft Powertrains: Present Day and Future
Authors: McQueen Madeline
Published: June 2024

A theory-based aerodynamic model of electrified powertrain configurations and a physical electrified powertrain test stand developed for on-ground testing were used to analyze the feasibility of implementing fully electric and serial hybrid electric propulsion into light-sport aircraft. The range was selected as the primary indicator of feasibility. A MATLAB/Simulink environment was utilized to create the models, involving the combination of proportional-integral-derivative controllers, aerodynamic properties of a reference aircraft, and limitations taken from the ground-based test stand. Simulations conducted by varying missions, battery pack configuration, fuel mass, and energy distribution methods provided results showcasing the feasibility of electrified propulsion using both present-day and future battery technology. The ground-based test stand provided results of a fully electric mission that validated the model's findings. It was found that using future battery technology from the year 2030 provides much more feasible ranges than present-day technology and is on-track to approach traditionally powered aircraft ranges.
3D Object Reconstruction From 2D Point Clouds Using Multi-stage Edge Detector
Authors: Prykladovskyi Oleg
Published: June 2024

The research, as described in this paper, is focused on finding a low-cost alternative to modern 3D reconstruction technologies used to recreate objects from orthogonal images. The main objective of the research is to create a 3D shape of an object, applying various software filters (C++ software environment) on six principal views of the object (bottom, top, front, back, left, and right sides), captured as RGB images and utilizing a mathematical algorithm (Python software environment) for final processing. The outputs of the filters are 2D Point Cloud estimations, which are then unionized into the single 3D Point Cloud estimation with the help of calculations in Python code. Generated Point Cloud estimations are then compared to existing 3D CAD models to performa visual inspection to check the performance ofthe algorithm. Additionally, mathematical formulas are used to get the error value in order to check how similarly received estimations are comparing to the actual model. The estimator is tested with total of twenty sample objects.
Effects of Additives, Fuel Mixing, and Mechanically Induced Oscillations on Soot Formation
Authors: Serwin Marek
Published: June 2024

Soot is a component of particulate matter (PM) as a bi-product of the combustion process of carbon-based fuels. In this thesis a new optical diagnostic technique for temperature measurements is developed. The effects of soot formation as a cause of fuel additives such as oxygen as well as fuel mixtures of ethylene, ethanol, DME and ethane are evaluated experimentally. Additionally, a novel experimental setup, designed to study the effects mechanical oscillations have on soot formation and temperature, is described and presented alongside experimental results for ethylene flames. Three distinct projects were completed as part of this thesis: (i) Various oxygenated flames and the effect of molecular and additive oxygen on soot formation was studied. (ii) A sudden decrease in soot concentration with oxygen addition was observed and this soot reversal effect due molecular oxygen addition was studied. (iii) A novel experimental setup was developed to study mechanically oscillating flame. Soot concentration and temperature were measured for various oscillation amplitudes and frequencies. The findings of this thesis show synergistic effects of soot production with oxygen addition and the effects of oscillations on soot formation.
Shifting the Medium: Architecture of Disembodied Scale
Authors: Desdemir Seniha
Published: June 2024

The human body has been used as the principal measuring tool throughout history. While human proportions are used typically as the measures for architecture, the rules change where one does not possess a body, i.e. when using digital screens. This work is an attempt to engage with the ongoing processes of interpreting new rules for designing for disembodied scale, eliminating the human body, and leading to re-framing. Of necessity, it also examines the use of digital tools in architecture and the possible resultant developments. The four rules derived from the notion of scale, principles of digital realms, and perception differences become the focus of the speculative design project of an environment for a disembodied architecture. Despite the long-held belief that architecture rests on the relationship with the human form, "Shifting the Medium: Architecture of Disembodied Scale" posits that the lack of scale and ambiguity between the big and small, and the far and near within the digital realm produce opportunities to experience architecture without a body.
Toronto Housing: Considered and Reconsidered an Understanding of the Missing Middle as a Potential Response to the Affordability Crisis in the Toronto Housing Market
Authors: Martell Rick
Published: June 2024

This thesis explores the architecture behind issues in the housing market of Toronto, Canada. Issues such as the lack of housing supply and the limited types supplied in terms of housing type and ownership structure are evident in propelling housing affordability and accessibility issues. Toronto's zoning by-laws favour single-family houses and then high-rise buildings, leaving a large gradient of housing types and alternatives unavailable. This is the Missing Middle. Addressing the Missing Middle can assist in responding to issues seen in the Toronto housing market and other markets across North America. The research focuses on three main forces shaping residential development in Toronto since 1793: 1) Government, 2) Finance, 3) Market, and other influencing factors. The design project proposes an architectural response to a neighbourhood in Toronto's Yellowbelt that could benefit from densification in an attempt to provide a palatable design option the market will accept.
Comparing Specification and Design Consideration in Projection Mapping Experiences Across Different Industries
Authors: Feng Clare
Published: June 2024

The goal behind projection mapping is to be able to transform an object or space to create an immersive experience or to change objects using video and digital assets. There are many different design and technical considerations that are needed to be able to design a projection mapping experience. Through field observations of different projection mapping experiences across multiple industries and creative practice applications, this paper seeks further understanding of how projection mapping is used across multiple industries. While taking into account the important considerations that are needed when designing and creating different projection mapping experiences. This Major Research Project uses inspiration from industry grade projection to inspire an interactive projection mapping experience using commercial products.
Gamified NFT Loot Box: Smart Contract Studies and Prototype
Authors: Fu Jingfeng
Published: June 2024

NFT, as a trending product in the digital media industry, has received much attention and market volumes starting from early 2021. The increasing popularity of NFT products and potential suggests that thorough research and development generate effective marketing strategies in response. Hence as a group project, we designed and implemented gamification features to NFTs to increase user engagement and fun experience while investing in such digital assets. This MRP focuses on the technology and implementation side of the project. For design and marketing, please refer to Yanbo Xing's MRP. The methodology used in this project is to evaluate reflection and iteration.After the literature review, the NFT market potentials, cryptocurrencies, mainstream token standards, and project case studies were researched and analyzed. Drawing from the reflection of initial research, design decisions were made. In execution, our project applied the design decisions and iterated from current NFT projects to compile our smart contracts to fulfill the gamification characteristics. The result is a gamified NFT loot box product prototype. Our research proves the feasibility of creating a smart contract for gamified NFT products to increase user engagement. Optimizing codes and applying such a framework to other industries will be the future goals.
Streamlined Interaction: Adapting Interactive Artwork to Live Streaming on Twitch
Authors: Kenny Steven
Published: June 2024

Streaming video games has led to the rise of platforms such as Twitch.tv. Through this platform's development, close attention has been placed on increasing the level of interaction between the creator and the viewers. While this originally started as a new way to make gaming more interesting, a new form of interactive media through streaming was created. This type of content creation is not limited to gaming, with the landmark case of the Jerma Dollhouse stream presenting a new avenue of artistic expression being available through the previously established norms on the platform. With the financial success of this stream, it's clear that there is a market for this type of content. However, the steps to create a similar space are unclear for many creatives who are not as experienced in streaming and content creation. Through the use of Practice-based Research, ContentAnalysis, and Literature Review, a concise report was written to show how artists could create an interactive space for their craft. The contents of the report look at how to design the interactive space, how to monetize yourself as a streamer, and how to deal with the challenges of DMCAlaw. The final report uses the author's artistic brand as a testing ground for the concepts and systems presented in the previous 3 reports. The literature review and content analysis provided the hypothesized methods of replicating the interactive space presented by the landmark case. The practice-based research proved those methods as well as offered additional guidance from the author on how to get started as a streamer. What resulted is a comprehensive report that shows the reader how to enter the space as an artist, monetize themselves like a business, and become an interactive creator on Twitch.tv.
Adaptive Gamification: Personalizing Persuasive Interfaces
Authors: Kuo Samantha
Published: June 2024

Motivation is a key determinant in explaining the initiation and effort humans exert in the process of performing tasks. The linearity of its magnitude has a direct relationship to cognitively, biologically, and socially influencing behavioral change (Dichev & Dicheva, 2017). Over the last decade, gamification has been leveraged across diverging disciplines to target motivational properties and encourage end-user participation. However, its inability to induce intrinsic motivation in users has been a barrier to unlocking the full potential of its use. Through a user-centered approach, this study explores adaptive gamification as a design technique for creating persuasive interfaces that engender motivation. The prototype of a gamified learning platform, Sandbox, demonstrates a dynamic system model that enables engagement toward desired learning outcomes.
Art of the Moment: 3D Scanning, Digital Media and Meaning Through Making
Authors: Le Clair Julia
Published: June 2024

This project explores New Media art, specifically, the relationship this art form has with technology. As well as the influence this combination has on the engagement, production and conservation of the digital and visual arts. The upsurge of digital technologies in the twenty-first century is accompanied by many achievements in the advancement of digital media while also challenging its preservation. With the utilization of 3D Scanning and Modeling software, a half digital and physical art piece was created in the hopes of better understanding the complex relationship artwork takes on when built and presented within hybrid spaces. The idea behind this is to suggest and explore preservation methods through these technologies and to offer opportunities to create and prevent artworks from being lost to time and the increasingly obsolescent technologies.
Utilizing Digital Media to Build Transmedia narratives for Children
Authors: Ocvirk Pia
Published: June 2024

Transmedia storytelling, or dispersion of a narrative across multiple media channels, is becoming increasingly popular in the entertainment industry as a consequence of media corporations investing across various media industries. Due to the multilayered nature of such storytelling, audiences are required to possess advanced media literacy skills, making it difficult to produce transmedia stories for children who have yet to develop such skills. This study conducts a data analysis of children's media content consumption habits and combines it with four case study analyses of existing and successful children's transmedia franchises in order to identify practices and patterns in producing transmedia stories suitable for children between the ages of 6 and 11. The most important features of successful transmedia stories for children are the ability to generate high levels of engagement across media channels and keep audiences engaged past their childhood by producing content that appeals to audiences even after they age out of the target demographic as well as creating points of entry into the story where no one point of entry is privileged over others in terms of accessibility to the narrative.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Through Interactive Digital Experiences
Authors: Pan Yawen
Published: June 2024

Intangible cultural heritage refers to the traditional culture that is passed down from generation to generation through oral transmission (Lee, 2020). ICH has a large national historical accumulation which can present the nation's religion and civilization. This study investigates the ways of using interactive digital experiences to help with promoting intangible cultural heritage. ICH has faced the challenge of losing its inheritor and a lack of audiences. The combination of new trends and traditional culture can create an innovative opportunity to let more people learn about those cultures. Due to my passion and interest, I chose Chinese tea culture as my main focus. The appearance of digital media platforms such as immersive media, interactive installations, and video can be a transformation of the communication medium. The project designs an interactive installation by listing seven types of tea in order to promote the tea culture. When the installation is triggered, the corresponding video will present the whole process of manufacturing tea. The Major Research Project analyses how interactive digital experiences can promote traditional culture by using interacting and visually appealing ways. 
Parametric Design and Its Future Progression: How Parametric Housing Technology is the Future of Development
Authors: Riahifard Javad
Published: June 2024

The following research paper concentrates on the field of parametric housing technology and its ever-evolving progression. It establishes a point of origin, its history, and evolution, whilst demonstrating the different applications it can be associated with. Also, it will exhibit the connection it holds with datadriven technology along with artificial intelligence. The purpose of the topic at hand is to better understand how parametric housing technology can be considered the next stepping-stone in the world of construction and the urban development industry. With the use of different research articles and studies, the following paper will aim to establish the exact origin and history of parametric housing technology and its evolution. These articles and studies were obtained through the open-source web, libraries, academic and professional institutions, and statistical data from government websites. The use of data mapping throughout the paper allows for the establishment of different themes which highlight links between parametric housing technology and datadriven artificial intelligence, core principles of parametricisim along with its further evolution with respect to the construction industry and the relationship it holds with the architectural world of design. Parametric housing technology is a revolutionary movement that has been created and introduced to the architectural and construction industry through the force of necessity. Currently, the process which bounds the two worlds of construction and architecture is one where challenges are faced in terms of efficiency and productivity. This is mainly due to the absence of knowledge and communication between the two different industries which are both significant and crucial when it comes to any type of development. The way in which parametric housing technology solves this problem is through its accuracy and direct output which is easily translated and communicated into structural engineering blueprints. This ultimately allows architects and designers to produce ideas that are easily legible by developers and engineers as parametric housing technology permits design to be created through the scope of real-life scenarios set by variables and parameters of the surrounding site context.
Gamified Playgrounds: How Game Dynamics, Mechanics and Strategies Could Help Elementary School Children Learn About Equity and Improve Their Physical and Mental Health
Authors: Saenz Guillen Camilo
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to investigate different concepts, theories, perspectives, and methods related to playing, games, gamification, serious games for learning, and the influence of technology on children's development and well-being. Furthermore, the study explores how physical, immersive digital tools, and experiences can improve primary school children's learning, social skills, and health. Even though the reviewed literature revealed that the study of these fields has immense depth and debate, the investigation in some areas has just started, or the theories could evolve. For this particularresearch, the document will highlight some relevant conceptsand angles to createan adequate theoretical basis to inform the development of a creative artifact‚Äîa physical playground aided with technology (NFCs) and gamification to contribute to the well-being of elementary school children. The creation of the prototype could give valuable insights and initiate further research on the areas related to this MRP. Some inconclusive studies and unsubstantiated perspectives present an opportunity to redefine the role of technology in children's development.
Social Media Interaction from a Behavioral Neuroscience Lens and Enhancement of Adolescent Well-being through Gamification
Authors: Salvaya Kripa
Published: June 2024

This study examines adolescents' social media interaction and its influence on their well-being from a behavioral neuroscience lens. Further, considering the rising youth mental health concerns, this study explores human well-being and identifies possible ways through which adolescents can achieve them through gamification. Finally, the insights from this research are utilized to showcase how gamification strategies can be employed for behavior modification and lifestyle enhancement. This is through the conceptualization of Zest, an app that motivates users to undertake purposeful, exciting, and refreshing quests while connecting meaningfully with self and others. This research is an attempt to showcase how adolescents' well-being can be enriched by taking their frame of reference into account while promoting the growth of their social interests and overall development.
The Rising of "Hunter Game": Social Media marketing Plan For a gamified Task app
Authors: Wang Yu
Published: June 2024

Through this practice-based MRP, a social media marketing plan was developed for the "Hunter's Game" application based on PR Smith's SOSTAC planning system and marketing planning steps proposed by Marc Oliver Opresnik. By referring to existing publications and studies on social media marketing, as well as cases of sharing/gig economy service providers (e.g., TaskRabbit, Fiverr,Askfortask,Airbnb) that already exist, this Major Research Project explores existing and potential social media marketing approaches that can increase users for this app.
Improving the Usability and Accessibility of Portable Mechanical Ventilators with the Mobile-Controlled Application Airrya
Authors: Zhang Yeqiao
Published: June 2024

Usability tests show, many medical ventilators today are hard to use due to their confusing user interface (UI). Because of this, Airrya is designed as a mobile controlled ventilator application to profoundly improve the user experience (UX). We took the proven user experience best practices and merged it with accessible features on mainstream mobile operating systems to create a versatile ventilation experience for patients and caregivers. This paper describes the design thinking process and methodology of the proposed solution. The goal is to create a UI that best fits the needs of the ventilator community. 
Adjunct Goal Clarification Session to Increase Early Treatment Adherence to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
Authors: Usyatynsky Aleksandra (Sasha)
Published: June 2024

Insomnia is a severe clinical problem with a multitude of individual and societal consequences. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold standard treatment (National Institutes of Health, 2005); however, with response rates ranging from 67 to 75% (Harvey et al., 2014; Sunnhed et al., 2020) there remains room for improvement. Suboptimal patient adherence to CBT-I is one purported mechanism that may diminish treatment outcomes (Matthews et al., 2013). To address this problem, a 1-hour adjunct intervention to the first treatment session of CBT-I was created for the present study, theoretically derived to target early treatment adherence. To test the efficacy of this adjunct, this study compared an intervention group to a control group on their degrees of adherence to therapy recommendations following the first treatment session. Several predictors of adherence were evaluated. Method. Eligible individuals with insomnia disorder (N = 50) were randomly assigned to groups. Prior to the first treatment session, participants in the Goal Clarification group received the 1-hour adjunct session and the control group received a 1-hour general information session. Following treatment session one, participants completed questionnaires assessing treatment readiness, ambivalence, therapeutic alliance, expectations, and perceived barriers. Adherence to specific behavioural strategies was assessed over the following two weeks using a modified version of the Adherence to Behavioural Strategies coding scheme (Tremblay et al., 2009). Results. The control group was significantly more adherent to the recommendation of using the bed only for sleep. No group differences were found on any other adherence index. Groups did not differ in readiness, ambivalence, therapeutic alliance, expectations, or perceived barriers. Of the expected predictors of adherence, treatment acceptability and ambivalence were the only factors that explained a significant amount of the variance in two adherence indices; however, the relationship for treatment acceptability and adherence was negative. Discussion. There are multiple ways to interpret these findings in the
context of past literature, such as suboptimal variables being selected as intervention targets to improve participant adherence. However, conclusions are limited due to low statistical power.
Further research into interventions for treatment non-responders, rather than improvements to existing CBT-I protocols, is encouraged.
Increasing Energy Efficiency of Autonomous Indication and Lighting Systems for Unregulated Ground Pedestrian Crossings
Authors: Astakhova Tatyana S. , Astakhov Sergey P. , Yakimenko Igor V.
Published: June 2024

The work deals with the problem of energy efficiency of autonomous indication and lighting systems for unregulated ground pedestrian crossings equipped with a solar panel being significantly important in conditions of insufficient insolation and low temperatures. The scientific objectives of the work are considered to be as follows: analysis of the conditions affecting the uninterrupted functioning of autonomous indication and lighting systems of unregulated ground pedestrian crossings equipped with a solar panel; selection and justification of objective factors, considering which allow the implementation of battery charge saving modes by optimizing the functioning algorithm of autonomous indication and lighting systems for unregulated ground pedestrian crossings equipped with a solar panel.
The work presents the directions for possible technical implementation of increasing the energy efficiency of autonomous indication and lighting systems for ground pedestrian crossings equipped with a solar panel, based on obtaining optical information about vehicles moving in the direction of the pedestrian crossing and stabilizing the brightness contrast of the traffic light signal and the background where it is observed by vehicle drivers.
Installation for Measuring the Luminance Coefficient of Road Surfaces
Authors: Pyatigorsky Vladimir M. , Boos Georgy V. , Korobko Alexei A. , Petrova Svetlana V. , Smirnov Mikhail V.
Published: June 2024

The developed laboratory installation for measuring the luminance coefficient of road surfaces is described. The method and measurement scheme are given. A mathematical model of the formation of a standardized reduced luminance coefficient table (r-table) is presented. A special computer program has been developed that allows for a limited sample of the measured values of the luminance coefficient to form an r-table in full format, as well as to calculate the indicators of lightening and specularity of this road surface. A comparison of the calculation results for a test installation of street lighting of average luminance of the road surface for standardized and calculated r-tables is carried out.
The Influence of Reflected Light on the Assessment of the Quality of Daylighting in Rooms with Vertical Windows
Authors: Molchina Nina A.
Published: June 2024

The light distribution nature determines the quality of luminous environment created by the daylight in the room. How the daylight flux received through the window will be distributed throughout the room depends on the reflectivity of the enclosing surfaces. However, the efficiency of using the reflectivity of the material is determined not only by the value of the reflection coefficient, but is a complex function depending on the geometric parameters of the room, the configuration and characteristics of the light openings, the ratio of the reflection coefficients of various surfaces of the room. According to the accepted rationing system, the effect of reflections inside the room is taken into account with help of the coefficient r0. This coefficient is determined by the tables given in the standards of the Russian Federation. In this article, the Author examine the properties of the illuminance, created by the reflection part and how it influences the light quality in the room with daylighting. The conclusions were made according to the results of the reflection influence research of daylight factor and cylindrical illuminance. The importance of the reflected component share, which is creating by the multiple reflections, is illustrated. Also conclusions about the importance of taking into account the configuration of rooms, as well as the ratio of reflection coefficients of all surfaces of the room for maximum use of the reflection effect are given.
The Use of Solar Energy for Heating Premises in the Southern Regions of the Russian Federation in the Spring-Autumn Period
Authors: Onoprienko Artyom R. , Solovyov Alexei K. , Rimshin Vladimir I.
Published: June 2024

The task of restoring the housing stock in destroyed cities and towns in the south of Russia is urgent. It will be paramount after the restoration of peaceful life in the DPR, LPR, Kherson, and Zaporozhye regions of the Russian Federation. It is known that in the Krasnodar region, in the northern Caucasus, and in other regions of southern Russia there is a shortage of electricity. Restoring energy-intensive industries in Donbass will require large electricity capacities. At the same time, the climate of southern Russia allows the use of the Sun in housing construction as an inexhaustible source of renewable energy. At the same time, the huge scale of restoration of the housing stock requires the design and construction of inexpensive energy-efficient housing, which must comply with the requirements of Federal Law No. 261 of June 11, 2021 “On energy saving and increasing energy efficiency and on introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation”.
On the History of the Development of Daylighting and Light-Conducting Systems in the History of Architecture
Authors: Solovyov Kirill A.
Published: June 2024

The history of the development of human civilization shows us how the use of daylighting could influence the development of world architecture. In the article, the author tried to show how in different eras daylight influenced not only civil architecture, but also how light became an important sacred component of religious architecture. The article examines the influence of daylight on architecture throughout history, in certain historical periods and architectural techniques using daylighting.
Application of Luminescent Effects In CdSe/CdS/ZnS Quantum Dots for the Determination of Sulphur-Containing Impurities in Mixtures of Hydrocarbons and Oils
Authors: Dengaev Alexey V. , Drozdov Ilya M. , Vakhin Alexey V. , Sargin Boris V. , Pavlov Sergey A
Published: June 2024

The article is dedicated to the development of a new method for the sulphur-containing compound impurities analysis in mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons and corresponding oil fractions, based on the quenching of CdSe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots photoluminescence effect. The control of quantitative content of such impurities in oil samples is very important for the organization of the processes of its further processing and subsequent wide practical application.
The work uses specially developed methods for the synthesis of CdSe/CDs/ZnS quantum dots, containing a semiconductor core, coated with a composite shell consisting of semiconductor and dielectric layers, as well as a fluorinated polymer porous layer. This technique made it possible to achieve a high quantum yield of photoluminescence (80–90) %, high temporal stability of luminescence in the range of (580–650) nm, as well as good compatibility of quantum dots with liquid hydrocarbon media. For the analysis, a special luminescent sensor was manufactured, which allows measuring the presence of organic sulphur-containing impurities with high sensitivity: (10–5 – 10–4) mg/kg.
The technique is low-cost, allows the use of compact equipment and can be used to conduct operational analysis in real time.
One Hundred Years of Relative Spectral Luminous Efficiency Curve – CIE V(λ) Function
Authors: Stolyarevskaya Raisa I.
Published: June 2024

In 1924, the International Commission on Illumination adopted the function of relative spectral luminous efficiency V(λ), which made it possible to move from subjective methods for assessing light sources of radiation to objective methods for measuring light quantities, constructing a system of light quantities, and creating standards for reproducing units of light quantities. Research in the field of physiological perception of light has continued and continues throughout these hundred years. This article is devoted to a brief review of materials from studies of actinic properties of the visual apparatus, i.e. spectral weighting functions of human perception of optical radiation, taking into account adaptation to various lighting conditions, as well as taking into account studies of fundamental physiological reactions of the visual system.
Seascape genetic study on Laminaria digitata underscores the critical role of sampling schemes
Authors: Fouqueau L , Reynes L , Tempera F , Bajjouk T , Blanfuné A , Chevalier C , Laurans M , Mauger S , Sourisseau M , Assis J , Lévêque L , Valero M
Published: June 2024

Understanding connectivity patterns exhibited by endangered species living in fragmented habitats is fundamental to improving management and conservation actions. Such improvements can be particularly pressing at the trailing edges of these habitats, where populations are facing the greatest challenges from climate change, and appear even more crucial if the species is commercially harvested. Seascape genetics have been increasingly used to meet these needs. In this study, we examined connectivity patterns among 32 populations of the oarweed kelp Laminaria digitata located at the species’ southern range limit. The distance (or sampling gap) between neighboring populations ranged from a few km to a few 100s of km. By genotyping 11 microsatellite markers, we aimed to (1) refine analyses of population structure; (2) test whether on-shelf islands are genetically more differentiated than mainland populations; (3) evaluate the relative importance of various abiotic conditions in shaping the genetic structure; and (4) evaluate if the relative importance of each environmental factor varied according to sampling schemes. Our analyses revealed a positive relationship between connectivity links and genetic diversity: populations with high levels of connectivity were genetically enriched while isolated populations showed signs of genetic erosion. The genetically impoverished populations corresponded to the southernmost populations as well as populations along the northern coast of Brittany (Locquirec, Saint-Malo Bay) and the northernmost population in Pas-de-Calais. By performing distance-based redundancy analysis on various sampling schemes, geographic distance appeared as the dominant factor influencing connectivity between populations separated by great distances, while hydrodynamic processes were the main factor when analyzing at a final spatial resolution.