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Analysis of College Students’ Aesthetic Musical Experiences through Debussy’s 「Clair de Lune」
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Bae Su-Young
Published: November 2023

This study was based on the ‘Affect-Space Framework (ASF)’ proposed by Schubert, North, & Hargreaves (2016) to analyze the emotional and affective responses of college students while listening to Debussy’s 「Clair de Lune」 and to deeply explore their aesthetic musical experiences. A total of 125 college students were asked to listen to the piece, and a survey was conducted regarding their emotional and affective reactions. The results are as follows: First, college students had more emotional responses than affective ones when listening to music, with responses based on an internal locus of emotion being the most prominent. Second, only 8.29% of the total responses corresponded to aesthetic emotions. This can be interpreted as most students not having an aesthetic experience while listening to Debussy’s 「Clair de Lune」. Third, there was a significant difference in the affective responses based on an external locus depending on gender. Fourth, groups who had an aesthetic experience tended to focus more on the content expressed by the music, while groups without an aesthetic experience focused more on their internal emotions. In conclusion, the ‘Affect-Space Framework (ASF)’ was highly effective in analyzing the emotional and affective reactions of college students during their listening to Debussy’s 「Clair de Lune」. Through ASF, the researcher was able to explore the deep dimensions of students’ aesthetic musical experiences, especially emotions and affections, and this provided a new direction for music education and psychological research.
The Study on the Analysis of Boogie-Woogie Style Repertoires in Piano Method Books
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Lee Su Seong
Published: November 2023

Boogie-Woogie has influenced popular music, jazz, poetry, art, and classical piano works in various art areas. This study began with the discovery of the author's perspective, who is a piano educator, that Boogie-Woogie is scattered sporadically in each volume in common among the representative piano method books in the United States. It must be meaningful to find and classify only the Boogie-Woogie genre in a comprehensive piano method books composed of vast amounts of music. Furthermore, we tried to analyze the classified Boogie-Woogie to find out their educational implications and their usage. "Piano Adventures" and "Alfred Premier Course", representative American piano method books, were the subjects of this study. First, the fact that Boogie-Woogie influenced various art genres is that it is based on the aesthetic attributes of art given by patterns. Second, furthermore, the attributes of patterns in terms of pedagogy as well as aesthetics are important. Gordon(1927-2015)'s "Pattern learning" demonstrates this. Third, Boogie-Woogie's study can also be expected to provide practical help to piano educators who want to compile piano textbooks in the future. Boogie-Woogie was worth using in the piano method books. In addition to Gordon's "Pattern learning", it was also linked to the concept of Gordon's "Audiation", "Multisensory learning". Fourth, the explanation of the Boogie-Woogie in the piano method books is insufficient. Some Boogie-Woogie pieces were specified as "Boogie" in the title, but many did not. The method of study, related contents such as the dictionary meaning of Boogie-Woogie and the music history and characteristics of the United States will be reviewed in literature. Piano Adventures and Alfred Premier Course were also classified by collecting only sporadic boogie pieces among more than 1,000 pieces. By analyzing the classified pieces, the educational implications, usage, and effectiveness of the Boogie-Woogie genre within the comprehensive piano method books were revealed, and conclusions were drawn.
Elementary school pre-service teachers to cultivate PCK Design and execution of Korean traditional music practical classes
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Oh Jiyeon
Published: November 2023

This study explored the professional knowledge (PCK) of Korean traditional music that pre-service elementary school teachers should have designed classes to cultivate it, conducted practical Korean music classes for pre-service elementary school teachers, and looked at the changes in cultivation. The study was proceeded as follows.
First, PCK which is the professional knowledge of Korean music required for pre-service teachers was reviewed through previous research, and subject knowledge, teaching method knowledge, and student understanding knowledge were selected as necessary knowledge. second, In order to foster professional knowledge of Korean traditional music for pre-service teachers, the class design applying PCK was specified. Third, In order to form PCK in the designed class plan, teaching steps such as understanding the concept-exploring the concept expression of practical skills-application and execution of practical skills-internalization of practical skills-evaluating practical skills' are set, and based on this, Korean traditional music practical classes are conducted. conducted by pre-service teachers. Fourth, Through the distribution of questionnaires before and after class and the class diaries were submitted by pre-service teachers after mock lessons, changes in pre-service teachers' PCK cultivation could be confirmed.
As a result of the study, it was confirmed that there was a significant improvement in all professional knowledge of Korean music after conducting practical Korean music classes using PCK. In addition, it was confirmed that the prospective teachers gained confidence in the future Korean music class and that there was a change in their perception of the class. Through the above research results, it was confirmed that the practical education of Korean traditional music applied with PCK is effective for the development of professional knowledge for pre-service teachers and positively changes the perception of Korean traditional music education. Based on this study, research on Korean traditional music classes based on PCK should be systematically and diversely conducted, and research should be continued to prepare developmental measures to cultivate professional knowledge of traditional Korean music in pre-service teachers.
Physicochemical, Antioxidant and Sensory Attributes of Steamed Bun (Mantao) With Dried Figs Puree
Authors:   Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Karim Siti Nabilah , Abdul Rahim Alina ,   Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
Published: November 2023

Bakery products have increased in demandand are frequently consumed.Most of these products do not necessarily have high antioxidant properties or provide the desired nutritional benefits. Dried figs are found to be a good source of nutrientsespecially in phenolic compounds.The aim of this experiment is to study the effect ofsteamed bun incorporated with dried figs puree in terms of physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and sensory acceptability. Dried fig was used as puree to be incorporatedwith wheat flour in steamed bun formulations at levels of2%, 5% and 10%for T1, T2 and T3 respectively,compared to a control steamed bun (0%). The effect of dried figs puree incorporation on quality attributes were analyzed, whichincludeproximate composition, antioxidant, physical property such as color. Total phenolic compoundand antioxidant activity of steamed buns were measured witha spectrophotometer using wavelengthsof 760 nm and 517 nm. The incorporation of dried figs pureein steamed buns gave no significant differences(P>0.05) of ash, moisture, protein and crude fiber content, respectivelywhen compared to control. Steamed bun with 10%of dried figs(T3)had significantly darker color (P<0.05)compared to controland other treatments at (T1)2% and (T2) 5%. The highest values for total phenolic compound and the radical scavenging activity were obtained in T3 (10%) which are 0.98 mg GAE/g and 76.73%respectively. Overall results show no significant different (P>0.05) of steamed bun from all formulations in sensory evaluation indicatethat the consumers acceptability are agreeable towards all the steamed bun incorporated with dried figs puree. By popularizing the usage of figs and adapting a holistic approach of following the Sunnah of the Prophet of Rasullullah SAW, thus make it possible to create a palatable bakery product with wide acceptability and nutritionally advantageous.
Development of speed, agility and strength in middle school students
Authors:   University of Oradea, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physiotherapy, 1st University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania, ȘANDRA Mihai , ABODI Cristina Nicoleta ,   Friedrich Schiller High School, 22 William Shakespeare Street, 410191 Oradea, Romania, BULZ Gheorghe Codruț ,   University of Oradea, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physiotherapy, 1st University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania, CACIORA Tudor ,   University of Oradea, Faculty of Geography, Tourism and Sport, Department of Geography, Tourism and Territorial Planning, 1st Universitatii Street, 410087, Oradea, Romania, MARINĂU Marius Alin ,   University of Oradea, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Physiotherapy, 1st University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania
Published: November 2023

Physical education is the discipline in the school curriculum that can help in different ways to educate and train children, young people and adults, contributing to personal and professional development but also the activity through which the subject, performing physical activities, becomes aware of his possibilities, in the conditions of success or failure , in the struggle with oneself or with others, learning at the same time to know oneself better and to know the world better. In the current conception, physical education and school sports constitute one of the most important links of physical education. Due to the fact that students in this educational cycle enter a stage of their lives characterized by profound morpho-functional, motor and psychic transformations, their interest in movement is very high during this period. The present study aims to develop speed, agility and strength, within the physical education lesson, aiming to maximize specific means. The experiment includes the two groups, control and experiment, thus following the interpretation of the results, the progress or regression of the experimental group will be more obvious and easy to analyze, thus the subsequent decisions regarding the content of the subsequent program being simpler, following the previous evaluation. The physical education of the last period suffers in terms of planning and organization of the proposed ones, and through the present paper we highlight the fact that through a correctly carried out activity, positive results appear.
The Influence of Teachers’ Instructional Styles as Hidden Curriculum on Building Children’s Sense of Community
Authors:   Korean Educational Research Association, Kim Kyung-Nyun
Published: November 2023

The formation and enhancement of children’s sense of community was specified in the revised curriculum in 2009, and creative experiential activities as well as subjects are being utilized in schools’ intentional plans. However, not all learning occurs through deliberate planning; unintended hidden curriculum may exist. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of teachers’ permissive and authoritarian instructional styles based on children’s sense of community as hidden curriculum and the interacting effects of children’s home background and instructional styles. This study set up a research model based on the emergence process o fthe self and mind, i.e., the sense of community presented in Mead's symbolic interaction theory. This study uses longitudinal data from the 4th and 6th grades of elementary school to control the endogeneity of instructional styles measured through children’s responses, and the fixed effect model was applied to increase the possibility of causal explanations. The analysis in this study shows that a teacher’s permissive instructional style significantly improves the child’s sense o fcommunity, and there is a significant interaction effect between a teacher’s permissive instructional style and the child’s social background. However, an authoritarian instructional style was found to significantly reduce a child’s sense of community. The building of children’s sense of community by the teacher’s choice of instructional styles is not perceived by the teacher because it is not intended, and therefore, it can be said to be a hidden curriculum. The results of this study were interpreted based on the symbolic interaction theory.
Exploring the Direction of Sustainable Initial Teacher Education(ITE): Insights from Singapore and Finland Cases
Authors:   Korean Educational Research Association, Hong Mi Yung
Published: November 2023

This study sought to align initial teacher education (ITE) with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and principles of sustainable education, emphasizing aspects such as critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches. By examining the intellectual professional responsibility paradigm in teacher education and reviewing global ITE reforms, this study identified an emphasis on partnerships. This indicates that modern teacher education is becoming more adaptable and integrative. Notably, these partnerships serve as a methodological foundation in all stages of the ITE system: input, process, and performance evaluation. Taking note of this, a model was devised that is built on three axes: input, focusing on which teacher candidates to select; process, focusing on how to educate them; and evaluation, which includes discussions on the accreditation of teacher training institutions. Lastly, the significance of this study lies in its application of the proposed model to the ITE systems of Singapore and Finland, both of which emphasize the sustainability of teacher education. By extracting specific policy factors and implications from each area, foundational data were prepared for discussions on potential domestic applications in the future.
A Bibliometric Study of Student Success in Higher Education
Authors:   Korean Educational Research Association, Jang Chang Sung , Kwak Eunju , Cho Sungbum
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine international research trends with respect to student success in the field of higher education. In order to address the study’s purpose, we collected scholarly articles that addressed issues and topics concerning student success published between 1974 and 2023. This study employed bibliometric analysis targeted towards bibliometric information of a total of 615 articles housed in SSCI- and Scopus-indexed journals. The information was extracted from the Web of Science, a web database powered by Clarivate Analytics. For data analysis, we utilized the bibliometrix package in RStudio. The study’s findings show that the quantity of articles on student success has increased since the late 2000s, especially surging since the mid-2010s. The majority of these investigations were conducted in Western countries, predominantly the United States, and international collaboration was scarce. Through the frequency analysis of co-citation data, author, and key terms, it was revealed that the foundational underpinnings of student success have been rooted in the concepts of student retention and student engagement. According to the results of keyword co-occurrence network analysis, we categorized sub-themes into five clusters: (a) teaching and learning assessments within online environments, (b) institutional support and empirical approaches for student retention, (c) psychological and emotional aspects responding to student crisis, (d) student engagement and experience-based student-oriented perspectives, and (e) associations with adult education and career development in community colleges. Finally, the study’s findings from thematic analysis demonstrate that research on student success has emerged based on inter- and intra-collaborations within and across various domains of studies. Based on the findings, academic and practical implications are suggested for research and practice in South Korea’s higher education context.
Investigating the Possibility and Meaning of Genealogy as an Educational Research Methodology
Authors:   Korean Educational Research Association, Yoo Ju Young
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility and significance of genealogy as an educational research method. This paper analyzed the concepts and characteristics of genealogy, and explored examples of research using genealogical methodology. Through this, the meaning and significance of genealogy as an educational research method are discussed and strategies for utilizing genealogy as an educational research tool are suggested.
Genealogy is the work of tracing the origins of knowledge about current concepts and of analyzing changes. It is a tool that can analyze that the knowledge we take for granted is not spontaneous but contains power relations. In particular, if genealogy is used as an educational research tool, it will be possible to be of help in conceptual reconstruction and practical development.
The strategies for using genealogy as an educational research method are as follows. First, research starts by raising questions about the concept. Second, in order to collect data, a wide and vast amount of data is collected. Third, during the analysis, concepts are deconstructed and critically analyzed. Fourth, interpretation is done with the subjectivity of the researcher in mind. Fifth, in the writing stage, the researcher constantly reflects on themself.
If we use genealogy when conducting educational research, we will be able to seriously reflect on the educational problems we are currently facing, and this will help us come up with new alternatives. This is expected to contribute to individual growth and to innovative changes in the education system.
Impact of Secure Messaging Telehealth Service on the Quality of Health Care
Authors: Ko, PhD Dong-Gil
Published: November 2023

Importance: Secure messaging is the only rapidly growing virtual care in the telehealth ecosystem; it is a cost-effective way to get medical advice and an alternative to an in-person, video, or telephone visit. Secure messaging has been shown to positively affect patients manage chronic diseases, improve health awareness and literacy, and improve communication and care coordination. However, providers have seen a 200% increase in secure messages in the past few years with some that are associated with medical visit avoidance and providers’ burnout. Such paradoxical tension raises questions about the value of secure messages and whether it impacts the quality of health care outcomes.

Objective: Conduct an empirical assessment and evaluate the extent to which and for whom secure messages improve the quality of health care.

Methods: Electronic health records of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with an active patient portal account who visited the Academic Medical Center between 2015-2020 were included in the analysis. Patients must have also initiated a secure message, made a follow-up in-person appointment, and completed the CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) patient satisfaction survey.

Results: The final regression analysis included 1,332 patients with no missing data. The results reveal a negative relationship between patients who discuss their secure messages during their encounters and patient satisfaction even after controlling for patient-specific (age, gender, insurance), provider-specific (responsiveness), and medical conditions (average blood sugar, mean arterial pressure). The results also show a stronger negative effect for the underrepresented minorities (Blacks and Hispanics).

Discussion: The negative relationship between secure message exchanges and patient satisfaction may stem from different mental models between patients and providers as stocks of prior knowledge. Providers with their subject matter expertise have mental models that are incongruent with patients’ general health knowledge suggesting that the patients may struggle to recognize the value of new information, assimilate it, and apply it. On the other hand, effective communication is fundamental to patient satisfaction, and providers may be challenged to instill greater understanding during their average 18-minute encounters. The proliferation of digital divide research in health care indicates that Blacks and Hispanics are at a disadvantage; therefore, it is not unreasonable to suggests that the rate of health literacy differs possibly creating greater uncertainty and ambiguity. More research is needed that probes into the role and value of secure messaging as health care providers begin to charge patients for this telehealth service.
Modern possibilities of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for decompensated liver cirrhosis: the focus is on «gut — liver — brain». Clinical case
Authors: Fadieienko G. D. , Nikiforova Y. V.
Published: November 2023

The relevance of the issue of management of patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) is stipulated by its medical and socio­economic importance not only in Ukraine, but worldwide due to the high prevalence of etiological factors, as well as the development of severe complications that lead to fatal consequences. Chronic alcohol intoxication is considered the most common cause of LC. The understanding of the etiopathogenetic mechanisms of liver damage and the development of complications is constantly updated, which requires the improvement of approaches to the treatment of such patients. An important role in modern diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is given to the «gut/intestinal microbiota — liver — brain» axis. Today there is evidence that intestinal microbiota indirectly affects intestinal permeability, production of nitric oxide, release of biologically active peptides from enteroendocrine cells, production of short chain fatty acids — the main metabolic product of bacteria that feed cells of the mucous membrane, affect cognitive functions and the activation of the immune system. intestinal system. Research in recent years has proven that it is the liver that takes the leading place in the «gut/intestinal microbiota — liver — brain» axis system. Today, the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease is also associated with the hypothesis of «leakage» of the intestine, since alcohol significantly increases its permeability. Special attention in the development of encephalopathy with an imbalance of the microbiome is paid to bacterial translocation into the submucosa due to the violation of the integrity of the tight contacts of epithelial cells, with subsequent stimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators by smooth cells and lymphocytes, which leads to the development of the inflammatory process, increased vascular permeability in the portal, hepatic and systemic networks circulation.
The authors presented a clinical case of the use of modern possibilities of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for decompensated liver cirrhosis of the of toxic etiology based on the global and domestic recommendations with a detailed discussion of patient care tactics.
Evolution of the Bank-firm Relationship
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Smirnov V. D.
Published: November 2023

Increasing competition in all sectors of the economy, caused by the accelerated introduction of new technological advances in manufacturing processes, the creation of innovative products and the use of new business models, generates increased uncertainty in the development prospects of each market organization. The natural reaction of many commercial structures is to deepen specialization and competencies in their core activities. The purpose of the study is to identify the circumstances affecting interaction between a company and a bank in the new conditions. The article for the first time examines these relationships from the point of view of the need for each party to improve its own business, which objectively requires closer cooperation between them. Based on the results of the study, the author concludes that strengthening collaboration between a firm and a bank in the field of credit and payment operations and management of related risks is based on pursuit of each party’s own goals and increases the value of each of them. Forms of cooperation between a company and a bank can be different, but the most effective for each organization seems to be a partnership form of relationship, allowing the participants of cooperation to receive the greatest benefits and, at the same time, to strengthen and reinforce their positions in the core activities of each party.
Moscow Budget Policy: Opportunities for Responding to the Challenges of the New Reality
Authors:   RANEPA, Moscow, Russian Federation, Klimanov V. V. ,   Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization “Institute for Public Finance Reform”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Mikhaylova A. A. ,   RANEPA, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization “Institute for Public Finance Reform”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Egorsheva Z. I. ,   RANEPA, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: November 2023

At present in Russia there is a need to improve the quality of budget policy as the most important element of state policy, and Moscow is undoubtedly the leading region for its implementation. The purpose of the study is to determine whether Moscow's budget policy can respond to the challenges of the new reality through the instrument of state programs. To achieve this goal, the article considers the retrospective of Moscow budget execution in terms of expenditures, paying special attention to the program structure of expenditures. With the help of statistical and analytical methods the authors analyze the dynamics of budget expenditures distribution within the framework of Moscow state programs, and examine the approved and executed budgets and the percentage of deviation of the executed expenditures from the initially approved ones by subprograms. It is concluded that the Moscow budget is quite adaptive. The dynamics of budget expenditures shows that the distribution of budget allocations has been adjusted due to the need of the megapolis to respond to various challenges. If earlier such challenges included the need to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, now it is a tense foreign policy situation and sanctions from unfriendly states.
Sino-African relations: mutual benefits in economic cooperation?
Authors: Shiriyazdanova Irina , Kevinus Genesis
Published: November 2023

Sino-African relations have been characterized by close economic cooperation, with both parties seeking mutual benefits from their partnership. China has become a major trading partner and investor in Africa, while African countries have been able to access much-needed investment and development assistance from China. With China as the largest and most populous developing nation worldwide, and Africa with the highest concentration of developing countries, so there is mutual comprehensive development cooperation.
Bollywood Comedy Films as Catalysts for Body Positivity
Authors:   Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India., Mishra Kishan Kumar
Published: November 2023

In recent times, Bollywood comedies have evidenced a shift in their attitude and perspective towards body image. In earlier comedies, people of different physical appearances were stigmatized. That approach has changed of late and as a result, these movies now serve as powerful catalysts for positive change in society. This article offers an overview of the transformative role played by Bollywood comedy films in contributing to body positivity and promoting self-acceptance. Through an analysis of a selection of films such as Bala (2019), Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), and Gippi (2013), this study explores how these movies influence individuals’ perceptions, destigmatize identity, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for self-acceptance. This study also emphasizes the role of humour as a central element to engage audiences in sensitive discussions surrounding body image. In a nutshell, this research highlights the profound impact of comedy films on individuals and how these films reshape societal perceptions from body shaming to body acceptance.
Features of the ironic detective in
Authors:   Department of Ukrainian and Foreign Literature and Comparative Literature, Berdiansk State Pedagogical University, Ukraine, Aleksandrova Hanna , Tabakova Hanna
Published: November 2023

Ironic detective is a relatively new genre in literature. Its development dates back to the middle of the twentieth century and continues up to the present days. The final crystallization of the genre is taking place in our time. The works of Polish author Joanna Chmielewska became one of the first examples of ironic detective stories. However, the French literature of the twentieth century also has notable representatives of the genre. The present article examines the peculiarities of the irony functioning in the detective genre, in the context of the work of the popular modern French writer Daniel Pennac. We distinguish irony as a means of comic and as a principle of work organization, which is inherent in the genre of ironic detective. Consideration of the ironic detective is impossible without a brief analysis of the detective development stages as a whole, therefore, the article also deals with the genesis of the detective genre from the classic to the French novel-noir. The emphasis will rest on the peculiarities of the ironic detective’s development. Using D. Pennac’s novel The Scapegoat as an example (the French edition is called Au bonheur des ogres, originally published in 1985), the features of the genre, alongside their manifestations at the content and formal level are illustrated. The article focuses on the fact that naturalistic details, scenes of cruelty, evil and chaos, caused by the consequences of the Second World War, are weakened due to ironic characteristics, stereotypes, as well as the very attitudes of the author and the narrator towards the surrounding world. The research proves that the analysed genre is an artistic form of a panoramic view of the society of the 80s with its false ideals and its consumerism.
Inclusive Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Ethiopia: Stakeholder Views on Benefits, Disadvantages and Priorities for Action
Authors: Burningham Olivia , Chen Amanda , Genovesi Elisa , Belay Winini , Ahmed Ikram , Ayele Moges , Girma Fikirte , Lakew Liya Tesfaye , Hanlon Charlotte , Hoekstra Rosa
Published: November 2023

Children with developmental disabilities (DD) including intellectual disability and autism, experience exclusion from social life and education in Ethiopia. Including children with DD in mainstream inclusive classes has potential to expand access to education and uphold their right to learn alongside typically developing peers. However, inadequate support in inclusive settings can hinder their participation and educational achievement. This study explores the perspectives of stakeholders on the ways in which inclusive education can support the needs or exacerbate the challenges of children with DD in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and on recommendations to address the challenges. Thirty-nine participants with expertise or experience relevant to children with DD, including caregivers, educators, clinicians and other experts, took part in semi-structured interviews. Their responses were analysed using thematic template analysis. The themes developed identify four aspects which are most relevant to the potential positive and negative consequences of inclusive education for children with DD: learning and development, peer relationships, safety in school and inclusion in society. The themes encompass sub-themes of positive and negative consequences, and suggested improvements to facilitate positive effects. Identified priorities for action include enhanced teacher training, awareness-raising initiatives, tailoring infrastructure and manpower to safeguard children with DD and promoting government focus on successful inclusion. These recommendations can be implemented to facilitate well-structured inclusive education, where children with DD are supported to participate alongside typically developing peers, as well as to safeguard against the potential negative consequences of inclusion, paying sufficient attention to the distinctive needs of children with DD.
Brain Mechanisms of Rumination and Negative Self-Referential Processing in Adolescent Depression
Authors: Murray Laura , Jaffe Nigel M , Tierney Anna O'Brien , Pidvirny Kristina , Balkind Emma , Abbasi Batool , Brown Miranda , Webb Christian A.
Published: November 2023

Background: Depression is linked to cognitive biases towards more negative and less positive self-relevant information. Rumination, perseverative negative thinking about the past and the self, may contribute to these biases. Methods: 159 adolescents (12-18 years), with a range of depression symptoms, completed the SRET during fMRI. Multiple regressions tested associations between conventional self-report and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) measured rumination, and neural and behavioral responses during a self-referent encoding task (SRET). Results: Higher rumination (conventional self-report and EMA) was associated with more negative and fewer positive words endorsed and recalled. Higher self-reported (but not EMA) rumination was associated with higher accuracy in recognizing negative words and greater insula and dorsal anterior cingulate activity to negative versus positive words. Limitations: The sample included mostly non-Hispanic White participants with household incomes above the national average, highlighting the need for replication in more diverse samples. Word endorsement discrepancies required fMRI analyses to model neural response to viewing negative versus positive words. Conclusions: Adolescents with higher rumination endorsed and recalled more negative and fewer positive words and recognized more negative words during the SRET. Higher insula reactivity, a key region for modulating externally-oriented attention and internally-oriented self-referential processes, may contribute to links between rumination and negative memory biases. These findings provide insight into neurocognitive mechanisms underlying depression.
Fertility Trends Across Migrant Generations Reexamined: Insights from Finnish Administrative Data
Authors: Estévez José Luis , Rotkirch Anna
Published: November 2023

Research on foreign-background populations has traditionally centered on their high fertility rates or the pace at which these groups align with local fertility norms. However, recent studies have uncovered a contrasting trend: migrant descendants often exhibit lower fertility rates compared to their native-born peers. This study explores the paradox of higher fertility among migrants versus lower fertility among their descendants, proposing three explanations: cultural shifts in urban settings, economic constraints affecting education and labor market trajectories, and barriers to union formation. Using administrative register data, we analyze the fertility patterns of the six largest ancestry groups in Finland across three generations: 1.5 (child migrants), second, and 2.5 (offspring of mixed native-migrant heritage). Our findings reveal a striking generational divide: while 1.5-generation individuals exhibit elevated first-parenthood hazards compared to native-born peers, the 2.5 generation shows lower hazards, with second-generation trends displaying more variability. These patterns emerge for both men and women. Crucially, differences in habitat, education, employment, and union formation offer limited explanatory power for the lower hazards observed among second- and 2.5-generation individuals. These findings not only confirm the presence of lower parenthood rates among migrant descendants—particularly those of mixed heritage—but also highlight the inadequacy of existing theoretical frameworks in fully accounting for this phenomenon.
THE IMPACT OF POPULATION AGING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY: A CASE OF THE KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Zondi Thobekile  , Greyling Lorraine  , Nkomo Nomusa Yolanda
Published: November 2023

Population aging presents numerous challenges, such as a reduced fiscal balance, changes in the savings patterns of households, and higher age dependency ratios. These consequences are evident for older individuals, the government, and the economy at large. This study examined the impact of population aging on the economic growth of South Africa, studying the King Cetshwayo District Municipality specifically. A panel data set for the period 2002-2020 by Quantec Easy Data was used for the study. A FE regression model was used to examine the relationship between economic growth (GDP per capita), population aging, savings, education, and other independent variables. The findings from the panel data analysis revealed that population aging negatively affects economic growth only in the short run but not in the long run. Also, other factors like education, savings, and income affected economic growth in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality. This study recommends a transformation in the country’s savings by educating the population about the importance of savings in order to improve GDP per capita and the economic wellbeing of the people.
ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING QUALITY OF REMOVABLE ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES MANUFACTURED USING DOPED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Authors: Andrienko K.Yu.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyse and compare clinical indicators for assessing the quality of removable dental prostheses manufactured using doped packing materials.

Materials and Methods. The study was carried out at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Dental Centre of Kharkiv National Medical University. We examined and treated 55 patients aged 45 to 75 years. The study involved clinical, biometric, macrohistochemical, and biomechanical assessments of the oral cavity; mathematical calculations were applied to analyze changes in the topographical and anatomical features of the jaws following the course of treatment.

Results. Achieving even distribution of chewing pressure from the prosthesis base to adjacent oral tissues is a primary goal in modern removable dental appliances that largely depends on the quality of the packaging material used for creating working plaster impression. Precisely replicating the microrelief of the oral mucosa on the prosthesis base improves fixation and stabilization, leading to reduced inflammation and tissue atrophy in the prosthetic area. A macrohistochemical study was used to objectively assess the clinical condition of the mucous membrane in the prosthetic area. After 6 months after the placement of removable denture, a significant reduction in the inflammation area was observed in the group, whose denture base was fabricated by using doped packaging materials, including KE-10-01 (1.8%), PVA (1.67%), BS-65-GP (1.62%), and PVA (1.1%). These findings indicate the functional benefits of using doped packaging materials in the first group of patients.

Conclusions. Statistical analysis of the findings obtained indicates that the atrophy of prosthetic area tissues was least pronounced in the control group. This underscores the effectiveness of utilizing doped packaging materials with optimized concentrations of KE-10-01, PVA, BS-65-GP, and PVA modifiers for manufacturing removable dental prostheses.
The role of tax socialization in tax digitalization and taxpayer awareness on individual taxpayer compliance
Authors:   Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Ardika Made Inatamayu , Hardika Nyoman Sentosa Hardika ,   Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Suardani Anak Agung Putri ,   Accounting Department, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
Published: November 2023

This study aims to assess the impact of tax digitalization and taxpayer awareness on the compliance of individual taxpayers, with tax socialization serving as a moderating factor. The research involves the analysis of primary data gathered from questionnaires distributed to 100 individual taxpayers registered at the Kantor Pelayanan Pajak (KPP) Denpasar Barat, utilizing probability sampling techniques for sample selection. The study employs the Partial Least Square (PLS) method through the SmartPLS 4 application to evaluate the variables. The findings of this investigation reveal that tax digitalization significantly enhances individual taxpayer compliance. Moreover, taxpayer awareness also exhibits a positive and substantial influence on individual taxpayer compliance. Notably, tax socialization is found to strengthen the connection between tax digitalization and individual taxpayer compliance. Furthermore, it moderates the relationship by mitigating the impact of taxpayer awareness on individual taxpayer compliance. What sets this study apart is its holistic approach: while previous research has often explored the isolated impacts of tax digitalization and taxpayer awareness on compliance, our study introduces the concept of "tax socialization" as a moderating variable. This novel inclusion delves into the mechanisms by which informing and educating taxpayers about tax-related matters can influence compliance within the digitalization context.
Linking Air Pollution Exposure to Blood-Based Metabolic Features in a Community-Based Aging Cohort with and without Dementia
Authors: Kalia Vrinda , Kulick Erin R. , Vardarajan Badri , Gu Yian , Manly Jennifer J. , Elkind Mitchell S.V. , Kaufman Joel D. , Jones Dean P. , Baccarelli Andrea A. , Mayeux Richard , Kioumourtzoglou Marianthi-Anna , Miller Gary W.
Published: November 2023

Background:

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been associated with changes in levels of metabolites measured in the peripheral blood. However, most research has been conducted in ethnically homogenous, young or middle-aged populations.

Objective:

To study the relationship between the plasma metabolome and long-term exposure to three air pollutants: particulate matter (PM) less than 2.5μm in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5), PM less than 10μm in aerodynamic diameter (PM10), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in an ethnically diverse, older population.

Methods:

Plasma metabolomic profiles of 107 participants of the Washington Heights and Inwood Community Aging Project in New York City, collected from 1995–2015, including non-Hispanic white, Caribbean Hispanic, and non-Hispanic Black older adults were used. We estimated the association between each metabolic feature and predicted annual mean exposure to the air pollutants using three approaches: 1) A metabolome wide association study framework; 2) Feature selection using elastic net regression; and 3) A multivariate approach using partial-least squares discriminant analysis.

Results:

79 features associated with exposure to PM2.5 but none associated with PM10 or NO2. PM2.5 exposure was associated with altered amino acid metabolism, energy production, and oxidative stress response, pathways also associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Three metabolites were associated with PM2.5 exposure through all three approaches: cysteinylglycine disulfide, a diglyceride, and a dicarboxylic acid. The relationship between several features and PM2.5 exposure was modified by diet and metabolic diseases.

Conclusions:

These relationships uncover the mechanisms through which PM2.5 exposure can lead to altered metabolic outcomes in an older population.
On type-2 cyclic associative groupoids and inflationary pseudo general residuated lattices
Authors: An Xiaogang , Chen Mingming
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the relationship between fuzzy logic algebra and non associative groupoid. As a groupoid which can satisfy type-2 cyclic associative (T2CA) law, T2CA-groupoid is characterized by generalized symmetry. Fuzzy logic algebra is a major direction in the study of fuzzy logic. Residuated lattices are a class of fuzzy logic algebras with widespread applications. The inflationary pseudo general residuated lattice (IPGRL), a generalization of the residuated lattice, does not need to satisfy the associative law and commutative law. Moreover, the greatest element of IPGRL is no longer the identity element. In this paper, the notion of T2CA-IPGRL (IPGRL in T2CA-groupoid) is proposed and its properties are investigated in combination with the study of IPGRL and T2CA-groupoid. In addition, the generalized symmetry and regularity of T2CA-groupoid are investigated based on the characteristics of commutative elements. Meanwhile, the decomposition of T2CA-root of band with T2CA-unipotent radical is studied as well. The result shows that every T2CA-root of band is the disjoint union of T2CA-unipotent radicals.
Personal safety monitoring system of electric power construction site based on AIoT Technology
Authors: Yuan Hao , Yang Hao , Li Ruiqi , Wang Jun , Tian Lin
Published: November 2023

For the purpose of real-time monitoring the hazard information on the electric power construction site, a personal safety monitoring system based on Artificial intelligence internet of things (AIoT) technology is designed. After the system sensing layer collects the gas information of the construction site through the gas sensor, limit current oxygen sensor and DS1820B temperature sensor, the edge computing device of the edge layer directly stores its calculation in the database of the platform layer through the data gateway. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis module of this layer invokes the monitoring data of the power construction site of the database, and uses the personal safety identification method of the power construction site based on artificial intelligence technology, to complete the abnormal identification of monitoring data and realize personal safety monitoring. In addition, the system is also equipped with a power-fail detection module, which can collect the working voltage through the voltage transformer and compare it with the mains power standard to judge whether there is a power-fail risk, so as to prevent the problem of threatening personal safety due to the power-fail of the energized equipment. After testing, the system can monitor the operation status of the construction site in real time to protect personal safety.
No tempo das Irmandades: fala, escrita e prelos
Authors:   Real Academia Galega, Sánchez Vales María Dolores ,   Real Academia Galega
Published: November 2023

Nas Irmandades da Fala latexa unha visión comprehensiva de Galicia, na que se alían as preocupacións artísticas coas sociais, as estéticas coas políticas, as creativas coas cívicas, as culturais coas económicas, unha visión que aspira a abranguela, interpretala e resignificala na súa totalidade e na súa singularidade.
АНАЛІЗ СТАНУ ІТ-СЕКТОРУ УКРАЇНИ В УМОВАХ ПОВНОМАСШТАБНОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Лісік Олександр , Моряк Тетяна
Published: November 2023

Стаття присвячена ІТ галузі української економіки в умовах повномасштабної війни з врахуванням міжнародного досвіду стимулювання ІТ сектору протягом військових конфліктів. Опрацьовано останні теоретичні та аналітичні дослідження, які вказують на потребу додаткового вивчення та постійної актуалізації обраної теми. Виділено кілька періодів, протягом яких було досліджено динаміку розвитку ІТ сектору з врахуванням географічних та військово-політичних особливостей. Виявлено важливість ІТ сектору як надійного джерела поповнення державного бюджету. Досліджено світовий досвід стратегій розвитку ІТ галузі. Базуючись на порівняльному аналізі виділено рекомендації щодо подальшого розвитку ІТ галузі України. Виділено важливість розвитку саме продуктових компаній, стартапів та R&D центрів, які мають низку переваг в порівнянні з сервісними компаніями.