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Metaphors of Faith: Exploring Spiritual Journey through Concrete Analogies in Nick Vujicic's Works
Authors: Meidhiatiningsih Amelia , Muhamadi Sani Insan
Published: February 2025

The concept of belief stands as a cornerstone in religion, shaping personal identities and worldviews. Nick Vujicic, born with Tetra-amelia syndrome, exemplifies how profound faith can empower individuals. His journey from early familial challenges to becoming a renowned motivational speaker and evangelist is rooted in his unwavering belief in God. Vujicic's expressions of faith, documented in his writings, provide a compelling case for exploring how conceptual metaphor theory illuminates his understanding and communication of faith-related experiences. This theory suggests that metaphors structure cognition by linking abstract ideas to concrete domains, offering insights into how religious beliefs are internalized and conveyed. The aims of this study are to describe and analyze the conceptual metaphors which occur from the words “faith” in the book Be the Hands and Feet: Living Out God’s Love for All His Children, and to describe and analyze the image schema transformation from the word “faith” in the books. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method to explore the conceptual metaphors of "faith" within Nick Vujicic's books. The methodology involves searching and exploring textual passages that discuss "faith," followed by detailed analysis and classification of conceptual metaphors—specifically, ontological, structural, and orientational metaphors—identified within the text. The results of this study the author found four metaphors, namely faith is a vehicle, faith is a building, faith is a human, and faith is a journey.
Managing from the Left as You Lead from the Right – A Management Strategy for Organizational Effectiveness
Authors: Nyakora Prof. Musa
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the concept of “Managing from the Left as You Lead from the Right,” a management strategy that balances empathetic, people-centered approaches with goal-oriented leadership for organizational effectiveness. Through a comprehensive literature review, it examines how this dual leadership style fosters innovation, enhances team engagement, and drives performance in dynamic and complex work environments. Key themes include the importance of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration in leadership, alongside the implementation of structured strategies for achieving organizational objectives. The paper concludes with practical insights into how organizations can adopt this hybrid management framework to navigate challenges and enhance overall productivity.
Da’wah on the Social Media: The Youth Engagement in Digital Islamic Content
Authors: Roslan Muna Hajar , Mohd Zahari Siti Zafrina , Abdul Ghani Mohamad Zulkifli
Published: February 2025

This systematic review examines the evolution and effectiveness of Islamic preaching (da’wah) strategies on Instagram, focusing specifically on youth engagement patterns from 2018 to 2022. Through rigorous analysis of 24 peer-reviewed articles selected from major academic databases (SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar), this study identifies key success factors in digital religious communication targeting younger demographics. The research employs the PRISMA protocol for systematic review, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Findings reveal that successful youth-oriented Islamic preaching on Instagram is characterized by three primary elements: (1) strategic content planning (engagement rate higher with structured approaches), (2) creative visual presentation (interaction rates increased multimedia content), and (3) culturally contextualized messaging. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on digital religious communication by providing empirical evidence of effective engagement strategies and proposing a framework for evaluating digital da’wah impact.
Digital Voices: The Role of Online Activism on Students’ Perspectives and Behavior toward Social Issues
Authors: Samantha Eve Ruth B. Costanilla, , Leanna Daichelle K. St. Domingo , Edelweiss M. Regala , Wenzy Leoren B. Chavez, , Kyle Angela P. Ramirez, , Lace Zyrhyl P. Villaflor, , Riley Rich L. Cervantes, , Ace Julian V. Largo, Ace
Published: February 2025

In an era defined by digital connectivity, online activism has become a significant force in shaping discussions, particularly among the youth. This study investigates the influence of online activism on Senior High School students’ perspectives and behavior concerning social issues at Colegio de Sto. Tomas Recoletos, Inc. in the S.Y. 2023-2024. The study examines students’ engagement in online activism and its effects on their perceptions and behaviors related to social issues, considering factors such as sex and academic strand. 294 Senior High School students were respondents, randomly sampled from different year levels’ strands. Using a descriptive-comparative research design and Likert Scale questionnaires, data were collected and analyzed. Descriptive-comparative statistics, including T-tests and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), were employed to explore differences based on sex and academic strand. The results indicated a moderate (0.721) level of engagement in online activism, suggesting that students possess an average level of awareness and engagement with social issues through online platforms, irrespective of their academic strands. Regarding gender perspectives, females (0.585) were found to be significantly more likely to engage in online activism compared to males (0.643). However, no significant differences were observed in behavior towards social issues based on gender or academic strand. The study highlights how online activism shapes students’ perspectives and behaviors on social issues, emphasizing the need for educators to integrate digital literacy and advocacy into curricula. Further research is urged to explore this relationship, guiding future efforts in addressing digital-age challenges and opportunities.
The Empowerment of Educational Philanthropy-Based Funds in Malaysian Public University; A Case Study of Sultan Idris Education University
Authors: Abd Latif Mohd Abdul Nasir
Published: February 2025

This study is regarding the empowerment of philanthropic funds in a public university in Malaysia, namely Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). This qualitative research involves document review method. The findings show that UPSI has established three main entities that play a significant role in philanthropy-based funding, namely the Welfare, Services, and Student Housing Section, the Welfare Unit of the Human Resources Division of UPSI, and the establishment of the Wakaf, Endowment, Zakat, Charity, and Donation Center (WEZAS). Philanthropy-based funding is derived from government funds, tuition fees, and public donations. Public donations consist of waqf fund, endowment, almsgiving, welfare fund, and charity. These funds have been used for the benefit of UPSI members and the general public through various schemes, with each source of funding being managed based on its respective guidelines. This study shows that philanthropic funds play a significant role in supporting university finances for welfare purposes and educational infrastructure at UPSI in particular and at Malaysian public universities in general.
Administering the Gig Economy: Unlocking Opportunities, Tackling Challenges
Authors: Noordin Nazni , Faris Nurazeera Farisya Mohammad , Kadir Siti Zubaidah Abdul , Ahmad Khairul Rahmat
Published: February 2025

The rise of the gig economy has changed the landscape of economic sector since Malaysia implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18 March 2020 during Covid-19, bringing new opportunities and challenges for individuals, businesses and policymakers. The dual nature of the gig economy is examined by confirming its ability to provide flexible work arrangements to foster entrepreneurial spirit and to enable businesses to access labour from the global talent market. At the same time, it also looks at some of the challenges in the opportunity, such as intermittent income and lack of social protection. The systematic article review technique was applied in this article to synthesize literature on gig economy opportunities and challenges. This paper outlines strategic approach to capitalise on the gig economy opportunities, to ensure that workers and taxpayers receive the estimated benefits of the gig economy. It also helps policymakers and organisations to strategies to ensure sustainable and equitable growth in the rapidly growing sector.
Biblical and Theological Training in Response to Spousal Violence in Seventh- Day Adventist Church in Chemamul, Kericho County, Kenya
Authors: Chebet Angeline , Njoroge Rose , Mrio Vincent
Published: February 2025

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in her multifaceted mission to serve humanity is challenged to prioritize the family, which is the spousal church. However, the reality of abusive marriage relationships is not taken seriously as a matter of church concern to the extent that it is not even recognized by the church members themselves. This paper aimed at examining the training needs of the church in areas of biblical and theological studies for both members and church leaders in response to spousal violence in Chemamul District, Kericho County, Central Rift Conference, Kenya. This was informed by the prevalence of spousal violence among believers in the church in the study area. The study used a descriptive research design with a mixed methodologies approach (qualitative and quantitative) to describe and assess the function of the church in reducing domestic violence in the SDA church. The target population included baptized members, couples or families, family life leader and district pastor from ten SDA churches in the district. They were 20 family life leaders, 221 families or couples, one district pastor and 1119 baptized members of the church. Victims of spousal violence, family life leaders and baptized church members were the sampling unit. The district has only one pastor. A sample of 112 baptized church members, 64 families or couples, 20 family life leaders and 1 pastor were used for the study. The study depended on questionnaires and interview schedules to gather primary data from respondents drawn from ten SDA churches in the district. Data was collected from a cross-section of baptised members of the church, victims of spousal violence, family life leaders and district pastors.
The Training on Waste Sorting and Composter Making in Dukuh Pereng Kembang, Gamping, Sleman
Authors: Wijhati Ellyda , Kristianingsih Riska , Rahmawati Angger Ayu Nur , Prasetyo Raditya Rahardi
Published: February 2025

Waste management remains a significant challenge due to inefficient waste disposal methods, including in Dukuh Perengkembang, Balecatur Village, Sleman, Yogyakarta, where the accumulation of organic waste has become an urgent issue following the closure of the Piyungan Integrated Waste Disposal Site in Yogyakarta. The lack of awareness and improper waste sorting hinder its effectiveness. To address this, students from Community Service Program (CSP) Group 50 took the initiative to provide composting training to convert organic waste into compost, which not only reduces the burden on landfills. The implementation method includes counseling on making composters, practical sessions on creating composters, and monitoring and evaluation of their use. The training participants are housewives in the Dukuh Perengkembang area. As a result of the training, there was an increase in knowledge about waste sorting, and participants were able to use the composters they made to reduce the volume of waste disposed of at the waste disposal site
PENINGKATAN KESAADARAN MAHASISWA MELALUI PENDAYAGUNAAN POSTER ANTI KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DAN PERUNDUNGAN DI LINGKUNGAN PRODI PENDIDIKAN GURU PAUD UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA
Authors: Endah Windiastuti
Published: February 2025

Kasus kekerasan seksual dan perundungan yang marak terjadi menimbulkan kekhawatiran di lingkungan Masyarakat. Kekerasan seksual dan perundungan dapat terjadi kepada siapa saja, di mana saja, dan kapan saja. Artikel ini memuat mengenai proses sosialisasi yang berkaitan dengan fenomena kekerasan seksual dan perundungan di lingkungan program studi PGPAUD Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Sasaran sosialisasi ini adalah 32 mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru PAUD semester 1. Tujuan diadakannya sosialisasi ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran mahasiswa akan fenomena kekerasan seksual dan perundungan. Sosialisasi ini diawali dengan pemaparan materi yang diantaranya adalah kasus kekerasan seksual dan perundungan di Indonesia yang dimuat dalam berita daring. Selanjutnya mahasiswa diajak untuk berdiskusi mengenai kedua fenomena tersebut dari sudut pandang mereka. Mahasiswa terlihat antusias dan sepakat bahwa kekerasan seksual dan perundungan harus diperhatikan dengan hati-hati agar mereka tidak menjadi korban ataupun pelaku. Selain dengan pemaparan materi secara klasikal, sosialisasi juga dilakukan dengan pemasangan poster di lingkungan program studi Pendidikan Guru PAUD Universitas Negeri Jakarta.
The Impact of Pasteurized Donor Human Milk on the Growth of Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mohd Khalid Nur Syahirah , Ismail Hamizah , Zainuddin Norafiza
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is currently the best alternative for preterm (premature) babies as producing a sufficient milk supply in the early weeks can be difficult for new mothers. However, there are conflicting results on the impact of donor human milk (DHM) on the growth of preterm infants. Aims: This systematic review aims to thematically investigate the impact of pasteurization on the nutritional components of DHM and to thematically determine the correlation between PDHM and its effect on the growth and development of preterm infants. Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library on original research articles published from January 2017 to April 2023. We illustrated the screening and selection outcomes in a PRISMA flowchart and assessed the quality of the selected articles using Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool. Results: Four of 130 articles met the inclusion criteria. Correspondingly, two main themes were identified from the selected articles, which include nutrient composition of donor milk and short-term growth outcome. Conclusion: To get rid of any potentially harmful bacteria that could infect a premature newborn, it is reasonable to conclude that DHM requires pasteurization. Thus, there is now less of the milk’s natural nutritional components— protein, fat, antioxidants, cytokines, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and insulin-like growth factor—in the liquid. The short-term growth of preterm infants may be slightly impacted by the pasteurization of DHM, which also lowers some of its nutritional value.
Enhancing Clinical Reasoning and Student Critical Thinking for Patient Safety with Virtual Reality Applications in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Asmirajanti Mira , Antia  , Tamly Wahyu
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Patient safety is a crucial aspect of healthcare, so nursing students require effective learning methods to develop clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Conventional teaching approaches are often less effective, Virtual Reality (VR) technology can be used as a deep and interactive learning solution. This study aims to identify the implementation of virtual reality technology in improving clinical reasoning, and critical thinking of students for patient safety in nursing higher education. Materials and methods: The Systematic Literature Review method was used, involving searching articles from ScienceDirect, Pubmed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases from 2019 – 2022. This analysis adopts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches. The 2,241 articles identified, title and abstract screening was carried out. 46 articles were selected according to the research theme, then 24 articles were conducted in-depth analysis. The results of empirical studies are presented with PRISMA flowcharts. Results: VR serves not only as a tool for understanding learning materials, but also provides an immersive simulation experience to enhance students’ clinical knowledge. This technology allow students to refine their clinical reasoning skills before engaging direct field practice, proving effective in improving critical thinking skills. VR-based simulations enable student to identify and address actions promptly, with realistic visualizations based on real-life situations. Students partisipating in VR-based practicums show significant improvements in understanding patient safety, responding swiflty to emergency situations. Conclusion: The use of VR technology in nursing education hold great potential to enhance clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills, enabling real-life practice scenarios and contributing substantially to improved patient safety.
Sporotrichosis: An Update on Epidemiology and In Vitro Antifungal Susceptibilities of Sporothrix schenckii Isolated From Humans and Cats in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Authors: Selvarajah Gayathri Thevi , Santhanam Jacinta , Mah Elizebeth , James Jasper Elvin , Abdul Razak Mohd Fuat , Selvakumar Raja Rajeswari , Al-shaibani Muhanna M.
Published: February 2025

The epidemiological pattern of human sporotrichosis infections in Klang Valley, Malaysia and antifungal susceptibility of the causative fungal pathogen, Sporothrix schenckii was determined. A total of 67 culture positive sporotrichosis cases were recorded from 2015-2018 at three Klang Valley hospitals, with a majority in the 19-30 years age group. Association with felines represent the highest (47.76%) risk factor for sporotrichosis. The clinical presentation was predominantly lymphocutaneous infection (59.67%). S. schenckii isolates from humans and cats were tested for antifungal susceptibility using the standardized broth microdilution method. All 25 S. schenckii isolates tested were susceptible to itraconazole (MIC 0.5-2 µg/mL), while MIC was lower for ravuconazole (0.125-1 µg/ mL). Awareness and emphasis on feline associated sporotrichosis are needed in Malaysia. While itraconazole is the recommended treatment, ravuconazole may be an additional, potentially effective treatment against S. schenckii.
A Review on Deep Learning and Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Thilagavathi M  , Varalakshmi M  , Sonawane Shreya , Panchal Riddhi , Malhotra Omm , Bhawnani Hardik , Garg Anusha , Prabhuraj AR  , Mohideen PU Peer
Published: February 2025

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) disrupts the brain’s usual functioning and can lead to temporary or permanent neurological defects. Detecting and treating TBI at an early stage can considerably improve the recovery time and avoid serious complications. Doctors rely on medical imaging to diagnose TBIs. As against the manual detection methods which may overlook subtle patterns resulting in inaccuracy and inconsistency, the computational methods can continuously adapt based on new data which improves the prediction model’s accuracy. Specifically, deep learning techniques are capable of extracting useful features from unstructured data such as medical images, without any need ad manual feature engineering However, the existing review papers discuss TBI detection using DL methods only in addition to the traditional and ML methods and fail to cover the vast variety of the recent DL algorithms. This review exclusively focuses on DL algorithms for TBI detection and encompasses cutting-edge DL models used in this domain. The choicest collection of articles unveils the potential of deep neural networks to process different types of inputs including numerical data EEG, CT and MRI scan images. This comprehensive overview offers a one-stop solution for the various research interest groups to get an understanding of the different techniques used and acquire valuable insights to conduct research in different disciplines ranging from image processing to advanced deep neural networks.
Issues and Challenges Faced by Social Entrepreneurs in Sustaining the Agricultural Sector
Authors: Mohd Zainol Rosmiza , Rahim Nazahah
Published: February 2025

The need for the welfare of farmers and sustainable agricultural supply chains has become increasingly urgent in a market that often prioritizes profit over environmental and social concerns. Consequently, agricultural entrepreneurship through the role of social entrepreneurs in driving innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives is seen as a viable solution to address social issues among farmers and environmental challenges. In the effort to strengthen the welfare of farmers and the contributions of the agricultural sector, social entrepreneurs encounter various issues and challenges. A qualitative study was conducted with eight informants to explore the issues and challenges faced by social entrepreneurs in advancing their social missions to enhance the well-being of small farmers. The study revealed that a lack of understanding among farmers regarding the role of social entrepreneurs, limited capital and funding resources, insufficient government support, as well as challenges in marketing agricultural products and value chains are the primary obstacles hindering the comprehensive development of social enterprises. Furthermore, the absence of specific policies and regulations, inadequate infrastructure and access to technology, along with the level of knowledge and professional attitudes of social entrepreneurs, also pose significant challenges to the growth of social entrepreneurship. Therefore, stakeholders need to establish a more effective social system through collaborative strengthening in developing sustainable supply chains and value practices. This will enhance management effectiveness and create a conducive environment for social entrepreneurs to implement agricultural social entrepreneurship missions that positively impact farmers and communities, ultimately fostering an inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector.
Students' football participation under constraints: a study in 10th grade
Authors: Carvalho Leandra , Barreira Daniel , Batista Paula , Ribeiro João
Published: February 2025

This study explores how football constraints influence participation and encourage inclusivity in the Gk+4v4+Gk. The initial assessment involved a 20-minute game (10 minutes free play, 10 minutes with constraints) with 20 students divided into four teams (A - control, B, C, D), each with two low- and three high-performance students using a GK-1-2-1 tactical system. The constraints were: Team B: The ball must pass through all students before scoring. Team C: Low performers' actions awarded points (assist/shot: 2 points, pass/recovery: 1 point, goal: 3 points). Team D: Only low performers could score on three targets (central: 3 points, sides: 2 points). After each game, low performers and one randomly selected high performer completed an observation form. Data was collected over five lessons (the final 20 minutes of the class) and analysed students’ interactions through social network analysis, application of observation forms, and focus group discussions. Results from observation forms indicated that the constraints applied to Team C promoted greater inclusion. On the contrary, social network analysis indicated that Team B's constraint promoted greater inclusion, but student feedback did not confirm this. The complexity of identifying constraints that increase participation and promote inclusion in physical education was highlighted.
Desentrañando las correlatividades: análisis de redes sociales en planes de estudio de ingeniería
Authors: Tarifa Héctor Ramón
Published: February 2025

La universidad, como institución formadora, tiene la responsabilidad de ofrecer a la sociedad profesionales altamente capacitados y con gran capacidad de adaptación a los cambios. Para lograr esta calidad en la oferta académica, se deben implementar mecanismos de evaluación, establecer prácticas de control, facilitar prácticas profesionalizantes y, sobre todo, asegurar que el plan de estudios esté actualizado en cuanto a contenidos y competencias para la formación de los futuros egresados. En particular, el diseño curricular se plasma en el plan de estudios, un documento que establece el perfil del egresado, los requisitos, los contenidos mínimos, el sistema de correlatividades y las asignaturas que organizan los conocimientos, habilidades y competencias que los estudiantes deben adquirir. Para garantizar la calidad de la oferta académica, es necesario evaluar la coherencia entre el currículo, el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y la consecución del perfil de egreso como punto de partida de un ciclo de mejora continua de la oferta curricular de la carrera. En este artículo se presenta un modelo relacional derivado del sistema de correlatividades de un plan de estudios de grado de una carrera universitaria. La formulación del modelo se realizó mediante la aplicación de conceptos, métodos y herramientas del análisis de redes sociales, cuyas métricas permitieron caracterizar el sistema estudiado e identificar los componentes y sus interacciones más relevantes.
ЖОҒАРЫ ОҚУ ОРЫНДАРЫНЫҢ БИ АНСАМБЛЬДЕРІНІҢ СТУДЕНТТЕРДІҢ СЫНИ ОЙЛАУ ҚАБІЛЕТТЕРІН ДАМЫТУДАҒЫ РОЛІ
Authors: Бакирова Самал , Кусанова Анипа
Published: February 2025

Жаһандану процесінде мамандар даярлайтын жоғары оқу орындарының маңыздылығы артып, білім беру бағдарламалары қайта қарастырылуда. Әрбір мамандық бойынша тек өз ісінің шеберлерін ғана дайындап қоймай, олардың бәсекеге қабілеттілігін қалыптастырып, алған білімдерін тиімді пайдалануға үйрету білім беру бағдарламаларының басты мақсаты болып табылады. Әлеуметтік медианың, жасанды интеллекттің, ақпараттардың қолжетімділігі, кез-келген жағдайда  тез және тиімді шешімдерді қабылдап, сыни ойлай алатын, өзгермелі ортаға тез үйренетін, мәселені шешудің оңтайлы жолдарын ұсынатын, сұранысқа ие мамандарды даярлауды талап етеді. Аталған мәселе өнер саласында да мамандарды даярлауда көрініс тапты. Осы орайда авторлар, «Хореография» білім беру бағдарламасы жүзеге асырылатын университеттердегі би ансамбльдерінің студенттердің сыни ойлау қабілеттерін дамытудағы әсерін талдайды. Зерттеу барысында сыни ойлау дегеніміз не?, Өнердің және  студенттік би ұжымдарының  сыни ойлауды дамытуға әсері қандай?, 1985 жылдан бері құрылып, еңбек етіп келе жатқан би ұжымдарын қалай дамыту қажет? деген сұрақтардың жауабын табу мақсатында шетелдік, отандық ғалымдардың еңбектері сараланады. М. Әуезов атындағы ОҚУ-нің, Қазақ ұлттық қыздар педагогикалық университетінің, Т. Жүргенов атындағы Қазақ ұлттық өнер академиясының, М. Өтемісов атындағы Батыс Қазақстан мемлекеттік университетінің, Қорқыт ата атындағы Қызылорда мемлекеттік университетінің студенттерімен docs.google.com сайтында сауалнама жүргізіліп, 106 студент қатысып, жауаптары сараланып, студенттік би ансамбльдерінің жетекшілерінен сұхбаттар алынды. Гарвард университетінің Asian American Dance Troupe (AADT), Harvard Ballet Company би ұжымдарының тәжірибесі талданды. Зерттеу нәтижелерін саралай келе, студенттердің сыни ойлау дағдысын дамытуға бағытталған авторлық ұсыныстар әзірленді. Сонымен қатар, студенттік би ұжымдарын  дамытудың бірнеше негізгі бағыттарын қамтитын жүйелі тәсілдер айқындалды. Қорытындылай келе, студенттік би ұжымдарының қатысушылардың бос уақытын тиімді ұйымдастыру және орындаушылық қабілеттерін ғана дамытуда маңызды роль атқармай сыни ойлау қабілеттерін дамытудың бірден бір жолы екендігіне көз жеткіземіз.
СЕМИОТИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ СПОРТИВНОГО БАЛЬНОГО ТАНЦА В АСПЕКТЕ ТОЧЕК ЗРЕНИЯ АВТОРА, ЗРИТЕЛЯ И ПЕРСОНАЖА (ХОРЕОГРАФИЧЕСКОГО ОБРАЗА)
Authors: Исалиев Алибек , Молдахметова Алима
Published: February 2025

В статье представлен семиотический анализ европейской программы спортивного бального танца с позиции точек зрения автора, зрителя и персонажа (хореографического образа) с применением исследовательского инструментария, основанного на методе семиотического анализа Бориса Андреевича Успенского.
Целью исследования является выявление отличительных особенностей точек зрения автора, зрителя и персонажа (хореографического образа) в европейской программе спортивных бальных танцев в эпохах модерна, постмодерна и метамодерна. На основе семиотического анализа задачами исследования выступили изучение европейской программы спортивного бального танца в аспектах внешней и внутренней точек зрения по принципу «искусство - коммуникация - язык - знак», где хореографическое искусство имеет диалогичный характер коммуникации между исполнителем и зрителем, а телесность являясь языком танца формирует различные знаки.
Результатом данного исследования является раскрытие точек зрения автора, зрителя и персонажа (хореографического образа), которые показали ведущие тенденции развития эстетики танцев европейской программы в периоды модернизма, постмодернизма и метамодернизма. Компаративистский метод позволил выявить характерные особенности развития знаковой системы в европейских танцах вышеназванных периодов. Проанализировано своеобразие исполнительского стиля в эпохах модерна, постмодерна и метамодерна с точек зрения автора, зрителя и персонажа (хореографического образа).
Данное исследование представляет перспективный инструментарий в вопросах проведения семиотического анализа танца в широком применении в сферах танцевального спорта и в направлениях хореографического искусства.
СКАНДИНАВСКИЕ СЮЖЕТЫ В БАЛЕТНОМ ТЕАТРЕ РОССИИ XX-XXI ВВ. (ХОРЕОГРАФИЧЕСКИЕ ВЕРСИИ И СЦЕНИЧЕСКИЕ ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИИ)
Authors: Портнова Татьяна
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена отражению скандинавской культуры в балетном искусстве России XX-XXI вв. и их интерпретации в сценических постановках, поскольку скандинавская культура по сей день остается далеко не самой изученной территорией. Цель данной статьи состоит в проведении исследования особенностей использования сюжетов скандинавского культурного мира в отечественном балетном театре XX-XXI вв. разными хореографами в различные временные периоды развития русского балета. Методы. На основе материалов театральных музеев и библиотек, а так же видео - записей балетов при изучении вопросов зарождения и развития сценических интерпретаций хореографических произведений на скандинавскую тему, анализа отдельных балетных версий, использован культурно-исторический метод. Для рассмотрения способов преобразования литературных источников в балетной хореографии задействован структурно - функциональный метод. С целью выявления сюжетной хореографической драматургии применен метод искусствоведческого описания. Сопоставление работ разных хореографов осуществлялось методом сравнительного анализа. Результаты исследования. Рассмотрены несколько отечественных балетных постановок с позиции синтеза существующих традиций хореографического искусства и авторского взгляда постановщиков на изложение скандинавского сюжета. Выявлены авторские особенности сценических интерпретаций. Прослежена эволюция развития скандинавской темы от спектаклей начала XX в. до современных постановок нашего времени. Проведенный анализ балетных спектаклей отражает как сложившиеся традиции хореографической культуры, так и авторский взгляд постановщиков на интерпретацию скандинавского сюжета. Балеты XXI в. расширяют диапазон применяемых приемов и инструментов, которые больше направлены на внешнее дизайнерское оформление спектакля, а само использование скандинавского мотива подвергается значительной трансформации.
Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Does Inflow of Foreign Aid Matter?
Authors: Ogunoye Aderounmu , Adeyemi Paul
Published: February 2025

The rate at which poverty is still increasing in Nigeria is at alarming
magnitude despite the high natural endowment and the huge sum of
funds coming to the country through developmental aids. The study
therefore set out to investigate the effect of foreign aids on poverty level in
Nigeria using a time frame of 1986-2022. This study used secondary data that
were collected from CBN Statistical Bulletin (2022) and Word Bank
Development Indicator (2022). The study utilized Johansen Co-integration test
and Fully Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) to explore the impact of foreign
aids on poverty in Nigeria. The Johansen co-integration results confirmed the
presence of a long-run relationship among the variables. The FMOLS results
revealed that foreign aids, foreign direct investment and exchange rate were
significant and indirectly related to poverty growth rate while trade openness
was significant and positively related to poverty growth rate. Therefore, study
concludes that inflow of aid and foreign direct investment explicitly reduced
poverty rate in Nigeria and that exchange deprecation further aggravates the rate
of poverty. In line with the findings of this study, it was recommended that
government should seek for more of foreign aids from the donor countries and
invest it in poverty alleviation progarmmes. Also, government must endevaour
to formulate good policies especially ones that favour multinational
corporations in order to encourage more of FDI into the country.
The Impact of Real Traffic from Twitter for 5g Network Deployment
Authors: Hikmaturokhman Alfin , Ramli Kalamullah , Suryanegara Muhammad , Mardian Raden , Baharsyah Amir , Amanaf Muntaqo , Abdi Muhammad , Wijayanti Yuyun
Published: February 2025

The utilization of technology, particularly cellular networks, is continuously
expanding. This is evident through the increasing number of mobile network
operators (MNOs) users, especially in the current era where most things are
accomplished online. Consequently, mobile network operators must furnish a
comprehensive array of cellular network access services, not just for smartphones but also
for other smart devices, to guarantee maximum coverage. With the growing interest in 5G
deployment based on low band and millimeter wave communication (mm Wave) for
outdoor use scenarios, such as tourist destinations, site design experts are looking for
sophisticated real-time traffic data from social media like Twitter to simulate and calculate
outdoor radio coverage using 3GPP 38.901 prediction models. This study used the
frequencies of 700 MHz and 26 GHz, utilizing Inter-band Carrier Aggregation (CA) to
increase data rates while maintaining a wide range and optimizing the number of gNodeBs.
This research is intended to monitor the Borobudur Temple area, Indonesia, which serves
as a tourist destination and one of the world's wonders, thus making it a densely populated
area and inevitably requiring good network connectivity. The parameters used are
Synchronization Signal Reference Signal Received Power (SS-RSRP), Synchronization
Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SS-SINR) and data rate. The simulation revealed
that CA SS-RSRP with traffic map increased by 38.88%, SS-SINR increased by 45.05%,
and the peak data rate increased from 5884.12 Mbps to 6199.88 Mbps.
Assessment of Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) in Lowering High Blood Cholesterol Among Academic and Non-Academic Staff of University of Lagos
Authors: Adewunmi C. M , Jaiyeoba A. F
Published: February 2025

High Blood Cholesterol is prevalent among academic and non-academic staff of
University of Lagos from previous data assessment. The purpose of this study
was to assess the effect of Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) in lowering
High blood cholesterol and to investigate the knowledge and practice of Therapeutic
Lifestyle Changes among the staff of University of Lagos. Two research methods were
adopted in this study; Experimental research method and Descriptive research method
using a total sample of one hundred and seventy-nine participants.162members of staff
both academic and nonacademic participated in the descriptive survey study while 17
participants (male and female) randomly selected from among the academic and non-
academic staff from five faculties of the university participated in the experimental study.
The experimental group was divided into two groups (study and control) by
randomization 9 participants comprised the study group while 8 participants comprised
the control group. The blood samples were taken and the lipid profile was measured in
the University health service laboratory by a qualified medical laboratory scientist using
spectrophotometer optima 300 machine. The pre-test of the lipid profile of participants
measured before the commencement of the TLC intervention of six weeks was
compared with the posttest lipid result after the six weeks both among each group and
between the two groups using paired sample T-test at a p-value of less 0.05 level of
significance. The result obtained revealed that there was a significant improvement in the
lipid profile of the study group who went through a six-week TLC intervention while
there was no any improvement in the lipid profile of the control group who did not
receive any TLC intervention. Hence it is ascertained in this study that Therapeutic
lifestyle changes has a lowering effect on high blood cholesterol.
Renewable Energy Solution of Wind Turbine Using Doubly-Fed Induction Generator for Energy Efficiency and Reliability
Authors: Uche Osuji , Kenechi Onwughalu
Published: February 2025

Wind power generation, which is the most reliable renewable energy
resource has been wildly stalled in power systems worldwide.
Towards the end of 2015, global wind energy capacity was close to
432 Gigawatts and was estimated to hit 760GW by the end of 2025.
Consequently, the widespread utilization of Doubly-Fed Induction Generator
(DFIG) wind turbines in power systems began with undesirable influences like
decreased system inertia, converter controls using power electronics, small
synchronized coupling, and displacement of synchronous generators. Due to
this effect, the power system dynamic performances, like power oscillation,
frequency, transient stability, signal, and voltage stability, may be affected. The
potential of wind energy as a form of electricity generation has made a major
impact on energy generation as the sector has undergone tremendous growth in
recent years. To completely explain the stability of a wind turbine system and at
the same time develop new operation strategies with a good share of renewable
energy for the grid connection, there is a need for reliable models to simulate the
response of wind turbines following an event in the grid. This research will use a
DFIG control wind farm that will generate 9MW of power. For power system
reliability of wind-generated energy, operators should understand the full model
of the system and how it functions. To this effect, this research paper designed a
mathematical model of a DFIG wind turbine and ran MATLAB and
SIMULINK models to see the system's performance and reliability
Officers’ Libraries at the Provincial Reserve Infantry Battalions of the Russian Empire in the Second Half of the XIXth Century: Plans and Reality
Authors: Panchenko Anatoliy M.
Published: February 2025

On the basis of a wide range of pre-revolutionary sources, for the first time, the initiative role of the editorial board of the Military Collection journal in organizing a discussion of various options for the construction of officers’ libraries, including under the provincial reserve infantry battalions, has been shown. Financial estimates of this edition on the creation of officers’ libraries at 58 provincial battalions in the provincial cities of European Russia are presented. The total number of provincial battalions in which officers’ libraries could presumably be located has been established. The role of the state in their financing is revealed. Specific examples of the creation of officers’ libraries of the Tobolsk and Irkutsk reserve infantry battalions in Siberia based on printed catalogs and their supplements are given.
Photoidentity: the specificity of photo sessions as a self-presentation tool
Authors: Zubanova Lyudmila B. , Shub Maria L.
Published: February 2025

One of the current tools for presenting personal identity within the framework of the process, which in scientific discourse is called visual turn, is a photo session. The article gives a detailed analysis of the photo identity concept, defined by the authors as a method and result of visual expression of a person who simulates a constant image of himself in the format of a technical recording of an image. Key characteristics of the photo session are described; universal and unique manifestations of photoidenticity are defined. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of photoidenticity in the memorial narrative, where it manifests itself as a ratio of memory of a place and places of memory.
The ascending diagonal of Julian Markarov (in memory of a unique graphic artist)
Authors: Sirotina Irina L. , Chichvarina Olga G.
Published: February 2025

The work of a graphic artist, scenographer, designer, teacher and thinker Julian Nikolaevich Markarov (1943-2021) is imbued with philosophical contemplation, reflection on the eventuality of what is happening, on the path of a person and the road that one chooses. His heroes were people who kept pace with the times and who went against everything, sophisticated and tempted by art. Almost no one has ever written about the artist. All information about Yu.N. Markarovs biography and creative work is to be found in Internet sources unknown for a wide range of art critics. This article strives to correct this injustice.
Archive of composer Savely Orlov: on the problem of actualization
Authors: Dyatlov Dmitry A.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the archive of the famous Samara composer Savely Orlov. The archive does not reflect the life and work of the musician in detail, some part should be considered lost. Nevertheless, the surviving volume of documents can become the subject of study by local history specialists, historians, culturologists, and art historians. The archive includes photographic materials and documents from the end of the 19th to the middle of the 20th century, published works from 1924 to 1946, and the composers manuscripts from 1900 to 1950. The collection of evidence of the era and musical manuscripts is of historical and musical value.
Culturological vector in documentation-communicative sciences research: potential and perspectives
Authors: Vokhrysheva Margarita G.
Published: February 2025

The article reveals the possibilities of culturological research of the problems in documentation-communucative sciences in accord to two directions: related to object and related to aspect. The study provides examples of cultural interpretations of a number of basic concepts. The peculiarities of culturological method and essential foundations of bibliographical culture, book culture, information culture and media culture are disclosed.
Extrahuman instances in Culture
Authors: Malyshev Vladislav B.
Published: February 2025

Extrahuman authorities are a leading guideline for expanding the inner world of man, so conceptualizing ideas about them seems to be an important methodological task. At the transcendental level, there must be some ciphers of perception that open the way for their comprehension. The author of the article proves that these ciphers are the original modalities of culture; the key position among them is occupied by the Elements of the inner world, Language and Game. The poetic rhythm and actualization of the original state of the language as poetry should be considered as separate milestones on the path of ecstatic worldview, which has transcendent or extrahuman instances with its marginal horizon.
Time in the Optics of Desubstantivation
Authors: Petinova Marina A.
Published: February 2025

This study considers the relatedness of time as a fundamental parameter of ideas about the world with consciousness and culture. The author reveals the connection between time and language, undertakes a linguistic analysis of the meanings of the word “time” revealing its etymological differences in Indo-European languages.
The issue of the metaphorical imagery of time in a language is raised. Historical reconstruction of views on time is carried out in the optics of desubstantivation through Aristotle to Aurelius Augustine, Martin Heidegger and Edmund Husserl.
Using the example of musical tones reception, the process of synthesizing of temporal perceptions in consciousness is analyzed.
Iconography and plot features of the Syzran Old Believer icon
Authors: Chibikova Inga Yu. , Naumova Olga S.
Published: February 2025

For a long time, Syzran icon painting, accomplished in the traditions of Byzantine and Ancient Russian art, has remained one of the least studied phenomena of Russian art culture of the XVIIIth – XXth centuries. Syzran icons were created by several generations of Old Believers (Pomorian and Fedoseyan Creeds) and were intended for Old Believers’ churches.
This article is devoted to the works of the Syzran icon-painting center of the Middle Volga region, their iconographic and plot features.
Catholicism in Andy Warhol’s Pop Art Style
Authors: Iakovleva Elena L.
Published: February 2025

According to modern art historians, the life and work of the outstanding representative of American avant-garde A. Warhol are imbued with secret religious motifs.
Turning to the biography and works of the artist, the author of the current study proves that Andy concealed his confessional affiliation from others, which was helped by the aesthetics of pop art. In his creative work, which plays the role of prayer practice, he presented Catholicism to the public in a transformed form, i.e. through the images and things of the consumer society. The idea of the temporality of life lay behind the banality of the depicted. The author of the article proves that the serial nature of the paintings and the emphasis on the form veiled the idea of temporality, giving sacredness to the depicted and turning the object into an idol or fetish. The “Factories” organized by the artist were sacred space where everyone worshiped Andy as the “Pope” of pop art. The undertaken analysis revealed the hidden sphere of the media artist, who was afraid of exposing his reputation as the king of the outrageous.
The specifics of the Narrative in the L.N. Tolstoy’s Later Works (Based on the Story Two Different Stories Of a Beehive with a Bast Cover)
Authors: Abramovskikh Elena V.
Published: February 2025

The narrative organization of the parable story Two Different Stories of a Beehive with a Bast Cover, written by L.N. Tolstoy in 1900, contains a number of artistic discoveries. The study undertaken by the author of this article reveals that the writer applied to such techniques as the use of “unreliable” narration and “unreliable” focalization; changing in the parable construction with the imperative picture of the world being replaced by a precedent one; variability/multiplicity of viewpoints on the depicted events; different narrative strategies for each of the versions presented; attempts to destroy the monological narrative. Such techniques aim at shifting the emphasis towards perceiving consciousness in order to increase the co-creative participation of the recipient.
The “Siberian Souvenir” Ensemble – to the 40th Anniversary of Its Foundation
Authors: Stolbovsky Viktor G. , Sharenda Oleg G. , Banzaraktsaeva Elena V.
Published: February 2025

The “Siberian Souvenir” Folk Music and Dance Ensemble made a significant contribution to the formation of the image of the East Siberian State Institute of Culture as a center for preservation and popularization of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Siberia and the Far East. The authors consider two periods in the history of the ensemble (1983-2002 and 2016-2024), describe its achievements, repertoire, composition and place in the creative life of the institute. The article shows the role of the “Siberian Souvenir” Ensemble in maintaining the continuity of musical and choreographic traditions among teachers and students of the East Siberian State Institute of Culture.