bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis de Planes Municipales para Planes Forestales Urbanos, una percepción del PDAU de Goiânia-GO y PMAU de São Paulo-SP
Authors: Paula Guilherme Rosa de , Sousa Kelly Iapuque Rodrigues de , Borges Luís Antônio Coimbra
Published: December 2023

La silvicultura urbana proporciona numerosos servicios ecosistémicos que contribuyen a una mejor calidad de vida de la población. Las ciudades deben contar con políticas públicas dirigidas a la gestión de la forestación en las ciudades. El Plan Director o Plan Municipal de Forestación Urbana (PDAU/PMAU) es un instrumento que posibilita acciones asertivas en la planificación y mantenimiento de los árboles. El objetivo fue analizar la elaboración del PDAU de Goiânia y del PMAU de São Paulo, realizando un estudio teórico e interpretativo para discutir leyes y caracterización de los planes de forestación en Brasil. La investigación es cualitativa, con datos obtenidos a través de una investigación documental y la metodología utilizada fue el Análisis de Contenido, con 7 categorías definidas a priori. Los resultados mostraron que ambos planes fueron elaborados con la participación de profesionales calificados con formación multidisciplinaria. El inventario de São Paulo realizado a través del censo forestal permitió conocer con más detalle la situación de la forestación en la ciudad. La participación de la población en la elaboración del plan se dio de manera más amplia en la PMAU de São Paulo, pero representa apenas el 0,05% del total de habitantes. Las metas para la ejecución del Plan eran: 10 a 20 años en Goiânia sin plazo específico de revisión; 20 años en São Paulo, con una propuesta de revisión cada 5 años o según las necesidades del municipio. Es importante contar con una legislación federal específica para regular la planificación, implementación y mantenimiento del arbolado urbano.
Atravesamientos, Narrativas y Rutas: Conflictos y Gestión Participativa para ambientes sostenibles
Authors: Almeida Daniel Athias de , Tângari Vera Regina
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo investigar las contradicciones y disputas surgidas del proceso de ocupación del camino real, con abordaje en el municipio de Magé, identificando los atravesamientos (puntos de conflicto de interés) y entrecruzamientos (movimientos de resistencia) presentes para comprender y contemplar el territorio a partir del reconocimiento de las comunidades locales, promoviendo la gestión democrática, las alianzas institucionales y las iniciativas de la sociedad civil organizada.
Construcciones sostenibles y calidad ambiental: caso de estudio de bioconstrucciones en Aldeia Alegria
Authors: Leal Alane Mateveli , Espindula Lidiane , Vargas Amanda Santos
Published: December 2023

La construcción civil es una de las responsables por generar un gran impacto ambiental debido al volumen de residuos que esta cadena produce. Este problema está presente desde el inicio de las construcciones hasta el final de su vida útil, por lo que es necesario adoptar alternativas sostenibles que reduzcan este impacto. Frente a las alternativas, los materiales convencionales deben ser sustituidos por otros más limpios y de menor impacto ambiental, como el bambú, los ladrillos ecológicos y el pau-a-pique. Partiendo de este punto, la presente investigación descriptiva de método cualitativo presenta como objetivo abordar técnicas y materiales más sostenibles para la construcción civil. Además, busca presentar críticas, informaciones teóricas y consideraciones sobre las técnicas de construcción predominantes en Brasil, visando el avance de la ciencia en este campo. A través de un estudio de caso de bioconstrucciones en la comunidad de Aldeia Alegria, se explica la forma correcta de construir utilizando materiales sostenibles disponibles en la región. De esta forma, se comprueba que es factible y necesario adoptar técnicas sostenibles de la misma forma que se adoptan en las construcciones de Aldeia Alegria, ya que las construcciones existentes se realizan de forma limpia, con materiales disponibles en la región, con alternativas inteligentes y alta productividad en las esferas constructivas.
Elaboración de un Sendero Interpretativo en una Unidad de Conservación Urbana: una herramienta para la Educación Ambiental
Authors: Pereira Gustavo Henrique , Correia Kevin Galvão , Sousa Lhytts Pesefane Rodrigues de , Silva Larissa Fernanda Da , Volpato Renan Souza , Rodrigues Karlen , Obara Ana Tiyomi
Published: December 2023

Las Áreas Protegidas (APs) son una de las principales formas de protección de la biodiversidad, establecidas legalmente, y tienen una importancia ambiental y cultural. Estos lugares se pueden utilizar, a través de diversas herramientas educativas, para crear conciencia entre las personas sobre el entorno en el que viven y sus impactos ambientales. Tomando el Sendero Interpretativo como una de estas herramientas, un grupo de estudiantes del curso de Ciencias Biológicas de la Universidad Estatal de Maringá (UEM), en la asignatura de Práctica Supervisada: Espacios Pedagógicos y Culturales, realizó un sendero en el Parque do Ingá (Maringá-PR) con residentes locales, con el fin de evaluar sus concepciones antes, durante y después del sendero en relación al conocimiento de la biodiversidad del parque y los impactos ambientales actuales. Los resultados mostraron que, a través de la participación en el sendero interpretativo, los participantes desarrollaron una visión más atenta y curiosa hacia las especies que habitan en el parque y comenzaron a observar de manera más detallada las plantas y animales del AP. El desarrollo de senderos interpretativos, como el realizado en este estudio, puede contribuir a generar una mayor conciencia sobre los problemas ambientales y a una mayor participación de la población en los procesos de gestión de estas áreas.
Influencia de lineamientos sustentables em el planeamiento de la ciudad y la calidad de vida urbana: el panorama de la ciudad de Abre Campo - MG
Authors: Pereira Juliana Bárbara dos Reis , Vargas Amanda Santos , Espindula Lidiane
Published: December 2023

La intervención del hombre en el medio ambiente ha generado daños incalculables, impactando directamente en todo el planeta y en la calidad de vida de la sociedad en su conjunto. Pensando en ello, en 2015 varios países firmaron el conocido Acuerdo de París, con el objetivo de reducir la emisión de gases de efecto invernadero y, en consecuencia, el calentamiento global. El objetivo de este trabajo es verificar si existe un plan de desarrollo sostenible para la ciudad de Abre Campo, en Minas Gerais, que ayude en el cumplimiento de las metas establecidas por el Acuerdo y si el municipio está logrando evolucionar en términos de la parámetros requeridos. Estas preguntas se responden verificando datos relacionados con la licencia anual de automóviles y la instalación de paneles solares que producen energía fotovoltaica en la ciudad. El procedimiento metodológico se basó en investigaciones exploratorias en libros, artículos, disertaciones, monografías, revistas y plataformas digitales, además de entrevistas con dos empresas que actúan en la región, investigaciones en la plataforma digital de la Agencia Nacional de Energía Eléctrica y el IBGE. Los resultados indican que existe un crecimiento en la instalación de paneles fotovoltaicos, sin embargo la evolución es demasiado pequeña para cumplir con las metas del Acuerdo de París en tiempo y forma (hasta 2030). En cuanto a los automóviles, lamentablemente también hay un crecimiento considerable, debido a la falta de infraestructura urbana adecuada y medios de transporte menos contaminantes.
Naturaleza: um ensayo sobre el residuo simbólico en el espacio urbano
Authors: Busnardo Filho Antonio , Soukef Júnior Antonio , Mininel Willian Jonas
Published: December 2023

El artículo propone una reflexión ensayística sobre la formación de los núcleos humanos, más tarde la ciudad, a partir de su estructuración simbólica y de su función primera de refugio, cuyo sentido de protección de las intemperies y de los peligros creaba, también, el sentido de comunidad. Y esta formación puntualiza la organización interna, diferenciándola del caos externo - orden y caos se intercalan en la construcción simbólica del espacio urbano, que en su desarrollo histórico, tras distanciamiento de la naturaleza, recurre a su representación dentro del espacio organizado. Representaciones más cercanas a la naturaleza, las plazas y áreas verdes trascienden las funciones urbanas, permitiendo el paseo y el devaneo, o aún el miedo. Para la comprensión de la dimensión fantasmática de estas áreas, fueron seleccionados autores como Ítalo Calvino y Gilbert Durand cuyas reflexiones, aunque extrañas a los estudios urbanos, permiten ampliar el campo de investigación por el desarrollo de otras metodologías de análisis para estos espacios urbanos.
Parque urbano y servicios del ecosistema cultural: Un estudio sobre el Parque Natural Municipal de Lajinha en el municipio de Juiz de Fora (MG)
Authors: Madeira Rogério Pereira , Pivoto Altair Sancho
Published: December 2023

Las áreas verdes y los parques urbanos son de suma importancia por su contribución directa a la calidad ambiental de las ciudades y a la mejora de la calidad de vida de los habitantes de las ciudades, debido a la provisión de diversos servicios ecosistémicos, en los que se identifican bien los de carácter cultural. Los servicios ecosistémicos culturales incluyen valores y beneficios intangibles asociados al contacto con la naturaleza, el ocio, la recreación, la contemplación y la espiritualidad. En ese contexto, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo comprender la importancia del Parque Natural Municipal da Lajinha, ubicado en el municipio de Juiz de Fora (MG), para la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos culturales, a partir de la percepción de los visitantes/huéspedes del parque. La presente investigación humanista, de carácter cualitativo, involucró investigación bibliográfica, documental y entrevistas semiestructuradas con visitantes/congresantes del parque urbano objeto de estudio. Los resultados indican que los visitantes reconocen la gran importancia de un espacio verde urbano, especialmente para el ocio en familia, seguido de la contemplación de la naturaleza y, por último, la práctica de deportes como caminar y correr, pero destacan como más relevantes, los beneficios psicológicos/emocionales (recuperación del cansancio y estrés mental, relajación, paz y tranquilidad).
Propuesta de Sendero Interpretativo en el Parque do Ingá en Maringá-PR: un relato de experiencia
Authors: Garcia Débora de Castro e Souza , Magalhães Gabriel Vitor Monteschio , Fernandes Lucas Figueira , Guedes Marcos Gabriel Marinho , Molena Rayane Borçato , Rodrigues Karlen , Obara Ana Tiyomi
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo relatar la experiencia de los estudiantes dentro de una asignatura de prácticas supervisadas del curso de Ciencias Biológicas de la Universidad Estatal de Maringá - UEM sobre la planificación y ejecución de un proyecto de extensión, basado en el desarrollo de un sendero interpretativo en el Parque do Ingá, un Área Protegida (AP) ubicada en el municipio de Maringá-PR, dentro de los fundamentos de la Educación Ambiental (EA). Para respaldar la elaboración del proyecto, la asignatura contó con el apoyo de una estudiante de posgrado en Educación para la Ciencia y la Matemática (PCM - UEM) que realizó su práctica docente en el componente curricular correspondiente. A partir de la temática seleccionada, la estudiante de posgrado realizó un taller con fundamentos teóricos y prácticos para trabajar la EA en APs, cuyos encuentros se llevaron a cabo tanto en el aula en la UEM como en el Parque do Ingá, con una carga horaria total de 30 horas. Ocho visitantes, que se ofrecieron como voluntarios para participar en la ruta guiada, respondieron a un cuestionario elaborado por los estudiantes/guías al comienzo y al final del recorrido. El análisis de los cuestionarios y todo el proceso formativo indican que la propuesta de sendero interpretativo elaborada no solo contribuyó a los visitantes, sino que también brindó conocimientos enriquecedores para los estudiantes, a partir de la experiencia de la elaboración del sendero, la planificación, las discusiones y las reflexiones conjuntas sobre los fundamentos y prácticas de la EA y las APs.
Bir Yöntem Olarak Dijital Görsel-İşitsel Veri Tabanı Oluşturma: “Sinematik Mekânlar” Örneği
Authors: PAÇA CENGİZ Esin , AKÇALI Elif
Published: December 2023

Bu makalede Türkiye Sineması Görsel-İşitsel Ansiklopedisi isimli projenin ‘Sinematik Mekânlar’ bölümünün içeriği ve kapsamı aktarılacak ve yöntem olarak dijital görsel-işitsel veri tabanı oluşturmanın ve videografik üretimin sinema çalışmaları alanında ne gibi işlevleri olabileceği tartışılacaktır. Projeye adını veren sinematik mekânlar kavramı sadece filme arka plan olarak hizmet eden ve estetik olarak çerçevelenmeye uygun manzara ve yapıları kapsamaz; Türkiye Sineması’nda yıllar boyunca yüzlerce filmde tekrar tekrar kullanılmış, hafıza ve hatırlama ile organik bir ilişki kuran mekânları da tanımlar. Sinema yoluyla toplumsal hafızamızın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline gelmiş Pierre Loti Çay Bahçesi, Haydarpaşa Garı, Taksim Meydanı gibi kentin belirleyici mekânları ile izleyicinin gördüğü anda tanıdığı Yeşilköy, Büyükada ve Kuzguncuk’taki köşkler ve yalılar gibi iç mekânlar da bu kavramla tanımlanabilir. Bu makalede, proje kapsamında gerçekleştirilen videografik çalışma aracılığı ile bir arada incelenmesi mümkün kılınmış bir dış ve bir iç mekânın (Galata Köprüsü ve Cam Kapılı Köşk) incelemesi yapılacak ve dijital arşiv ve videografinin film çalışmaları alanında yeni yöntemler olarak öne sürdükleri farklı olanaklar tartışılacaktır.
Voluntary Corporate Disclosures and Tangible Brand Elements in Financial Advertisements for Consumer Buy-in: A Study on Malaysian Unit Trusts
Authors: Rajasakran Thanaseelen , Periyayya Thinavan , Sinnappan Santhidran , Wilson Sharon
Published: December 2023

This study aims to explore the appeal of voluntary corporate disclosures in advertisements for unit trust schemes (UTS). Purposive sampling was used to recruit 25 Malaysian working adults aged between 20 to 70 years old as respondents. In-depth interviews were conducted via Zoom for an average duration of 60 to 90 minutes. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis. Findings showed that tangible brand components, namely logo, color schemes, typeface, and names which appear in financial advertisements, create brand awareness through key themes such as easy recognition, credibility, association, confidence, and familiarity. Financial advertisements in the media are important to create brand recognition, recall and familiarity. Brand awareness and attitude are vital in advertising financial products for eventual buy-in, especially among consumers. Brands should be recognized, remembered, and viewed positively in any type of unit trust advertising. The major deciding factor for brand awareness, attitude and purchasing decision is corporate voluntary disclosure. Financial products are pre-conceived as risky and require careful examination of trustworthy corporate tangible brand elements contained in an advertisement. Negative internal motivation among potential investors requires more reliable corporate information, including celebrity endorsements and fees charges. In fact, positive motivation for trust can be enhanced when celebrities and testimonials are involved, whereas fees charged is not crucial. This study intends to provide policy makers insights into persuading consumers to buy-in and invest in unit trust via appropriate corporate advertising strategies to target audience for effective advertising. Keywords: Trust, motivation, voluntary corporate disclosure, advertising, unit trusts.
Interpretations of Sumbanese Ikat by Instagram Influencers
Authors: Hartanti Monica , Halim Erwin Ardianto , Setyoningrum Yunita , Royandi Yudita , Putri Aulia Wara Arimbi
Published: December 2023

Ikat Sumba is considered a noble Indonesian traditional textile art because the process of making it is very long, and the motifs are very distinctive with local geographical indications. Influencers create various activities with Sumba cloth by posting feeds on Instagram social media. The impression of fashion affairs on Instagram attracts influencers, brand products, and Instagram users. This research analyses six digital influencers on Instagram as actors who engage with Ikat Sumba. Digital influencers with different backgrounds and characters certainly bring different points of view through pictures and captions on their Instagram accounts about these cultural artifacts. Instagram feeds and captions from Ikat Sumba influencers who produce texts, distribute, and respond will create different interpretations of Ikat Sumba. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and was analysed in more depth using Norman Fairclough's discourse analysis and supported data by network analysis using ACNA. The findings in this research reveal that Ikat Sumba is a traditional Indonesian fabric art that is not only valuable but also represents love, clothing, and the local community in Indonesia. The interpretation to market the product should present the precious values of Sumbanese ikat as a noble craft that explores narratives of love, clothes, and people instead of showing specific physical details of the textile. Social media influencers influence the creation of interpretations of traditional works of art. This could be the future of Sumba Weaving related contents in Instagram with an informative and attractive appearance to increase the value of Sumba Weaving so that it is more widely known and influence marketing efforts. Keywords: Instagram’s influencer, Interpretation, Traditional Textile Art, Network Analysis, Sumbanese Ikat.
Digital Voices in Early Days: Analysing Local Government Social Media Approaches to Risk Communication during the Initial Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Musdalifah Farisha Sestri , Nasyaya Annada , Santoso Anang Dwi
Published: December 2023

This study evaluates the communication strategies utilised by local governmental bodies in Indonesia concerning the risk communication associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, an analysis is conducted on the impact of these communication approaches in promoting public engagement. In this study, we collected a dataset consisting of 1,577 tweets that originated from five different local governments in Indonesia. This dataset was obtained using web crawling techniques and was intended to be used for content analysis purposes. The findings of this study demonstrate that local governments employ a diverse range of risk communication strategies. This encompasses the distribution of medical knowledge, protocols for maintaining health, frequent reports on the COVID-19 status in different areas, governmental measures, initiatives for public education, community engagement endeavours, information about accessible assistance, enforcement of regulations, provision of emotional assistance, and promotion of collaborative efforts. The findings of this research demonstrate that some forms of content, such as narratives or testimonies from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 or medical experts, public awareness campaigns related to COVID-19, and interactive quizzes or activities, have a significant coefficient of determination. This discovery implies that the material above has generated substantial attention and involvement from the general public. Keywords: COVID-19, risk communication, social media, Indonesia, communication strategies.
Understanding Student Perception Regarding The Use of ChatGPT in Their Argumentative Writing: A Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Esmaeil Ahmad Azmi AbdelHamid , Kiflee@Dzulkifli Dg Norizah Ag , Maakip Ismail , Mantaluk Ovelyn Ozy , Marshall Sanen
Published: December 2023

This study is a qualitative study to understand perception regarding the use of ChatGPT in their argumentative writing. Argumentative writing equips students with the opportunity to emulate scientists, allowing them to collect data, analyse, and justify their findings while addressing research questions. This method has been proven to enhance both their learning and critical thinking abilities. However, with the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, which are becoming increasingly popular among university students, concerns have emerged about their potential impact on students' capacity to craft argumentative papers. This study delves into these concerns, focusing on students' perceptions of ChatGPT's role in their argumentative writing endeavours. Employing qualitative research methods, seventeen students were selected as respondents using purposive sampling. The respondents were tasked with reflecting on this issue. The results from the analysis of documents indicated that although students acknowledge the extensive capabilities of ChatGPT, including its ability to provide information and guidance and decrease both research expenses and time consumption, they also voice apprehensions. These include doubts about ChatGPT's accuracy, potential over-reliance which could diminish their learning and critical thinking, and the looming risk of plagiarism. The study suggests that while embracing these tools can help produce meaningful argumentative writing more efficiently, caution must be taken to avoid unchecked use of ChatGPT in writing. Keywords: Student perception, ChatGPT, argumentative writing, qualitative inquiry, artificial intelligence.
Women, Technology and Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh
Authors: Tasnima Touhida , Md Syed Md Azalanshah , Padzil Ruhana , Abu Bakar Ah Siti Hajar
Published: December 2023

This study gives an overview and critical analysis of the recent patterns, causes and consequences of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in online spaces or through technological means in Bangladesh. In recent years, women in Bangladesh have become more exposed to violent stimuli as a result of the widespread use of smartphones and social media. Traditional ways of gender-based violence that took place offline have now transferred to the digital realm. This new trend of violence not only harms a woman physically, psychologically or socially but also restricts their freedom of movement, mobility, expression and opportunities in digital space. Moreover, the safety and privacy of women are at serious stake, where technological advancement has become one of the prime concerns for the government’s policy agenda for women's development and empowerment issues in Bangladesh. The study is based on qualitative content analysis and the empirical material consists of several number of newspaper reports written and published within the time frame of 2016 to 2022. The time frame was selected consciously to get the current scenario of the last six years. The study argues that inherent gender inequality and discrimination have a role in the consumption and use of technology to participate in the digital space and how this leads to violence against women in Bangladeshi society. This demonstrates how gender dynamics are generally patriarchal, which leads to online aggression. Keywords: Mobile phone technology, social media, gender-based violence, women, Bangladesh.
Kepentingan Kecerdasan Emosi dan Pengaruhnya ke atas Komunikasi Berkesan Kakitangan Agensi Penguat Kuasa
Authors: Syed Ismail Shariffah Hanim , Mahbob Maizatul Haizan
Published: December 2023

Kecerdasan emosi yang positif penting bagi mewujudkan komunikasi berkesan ke atas kakitangan agensi penguat kuasa iaitu Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dan Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) serta Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) yang merupakan antara agensi penguatkuasa utama negara. Menyedari hakikat ini, keupayaan kecerdasan emosi dan memiliki kemampuan berkomunikasi berkesan sewaktu berdepan dengan apa jua cabaran adalah penting dalam menjalankan kerja penguatkuasaan. Artikel ini mengupas kepentingan kecerdasan emosi dan pengaruh kecerdasan emosi terhadap komunikasi berkesan kakitangan badan penguatkuasa utama negara. Kajian merangkumi dimensi kecerdasan emosi yang terdiri daripada dimensi kesadaran diri, kawalan diri dan kemahiran sosial terhadap komunikasi berkesan. Kajian ini menggunakan borang soal selidik yang diedarkan kepada 300 orang responden daripada kakitangan badan penguat kuasa iaitu PDRM, JIM dan JKDM. Model Kecerdasan Emosi dan Model Komunikasi Berkesan digunakan sebagai kerangka kajian. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 22 bagi menguji kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan item serta menguji hipotesis yang dikemukakan. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa kesemua aspek kecerdasan emosi yang dikaji mempunyai hubungan signifikan positif yang kuat dengan komunikasi berkesan. Analisis regresi menunjukkan kecerdasan emosi menyumbang sebanyak 48.5 peratus terhadap komunikasi berkesan. Justeru, dimensi kemahiran sosial didapati sebagai penyumbang utama yang mempengaruhi komunikasi berkesan terhadap kakitangan badan penguat kuasa tersebut. Implikasi kajian ini menunjukkan pentingnya kakitangan penguat kuasa mempunyai kesedaran diri, kawalan diri dan kemahiran sosial yang tinggi supaya komunikasi berkesan dapat diwujudkan dalam kerja penguatkuasaan. Kata kunci: Kecerdasan Emosi (EQ), kesedaran diri, kawalan diri, kemahiran sosial, komunikasi berkesan.
Agro-Based Mobile Apps Adoption among Bangladeshi Farmers at the ‘Hamlet’ of Bangladesh – A Case Study of Chandpura Village of Barisal
Authors: Akter Afruza , Tan Kim Hua
Published: December 2023

Farmers in Bangladesh are gradually adopting and using ICT-based agricultural applications. This study attempted to identify the factors influencing the use of agro-based mobile applications by farmers in Chandpura village of Barisal district. The study examined farmers' access to ICT in terms of smartphone ownership, internet access, their ICT use behaviour for agriculture, and their knowledge and use of agro-based mobile applications. The research was conducted following the principles of qualitative methods in case studies. For data collection and analysis, in-depth interviews, semi-structured questionnaires, and narrative data analysis were utilised. The results showed that farmers were primarily influenced by personal factors such as need, age, education, and satisfaction. The youth were more receptive to innovations because they were more educated and adaptable. In addition, technological factors, such as access to a device and the internet, digital knowledge, ease of use, and a support network, played a significant role in this regard. While the study helped us understand the significance of ICT technology for the continued development of the agricultural sector, market and weather information were neglected in agro apps for small villages where disease, market, and weather information took precedence. Before implementing any technology, it is crucial to conduct research on the population and their specific needs. The implication is that the study helped us comprehend the significance of ICT technology for the advancement of the agriculture sector, even in small villages, and how implementing an ICT-based "agricultural advisory service" supported and benefited farmers. Keywords: Agro-based mobile apps, farmers, agriculture, information and communication technology (ICT), smartphone and internet.
Visual Syntax: How Visual and Verbal Approach Promote Social Unity Through Thematic Television Commercials
Authors: Majid Khairulwafi Mamat @ Abdul , Sulaiman Shahrunizam , Mohammad Hashima Mohaini , Azmi Safrina Muhammad , Nasir Muhammad Nur Firdaus
Published: December 2023

Commercials on television, in particular, have a significant impact on nation-building in addition to promoting products and services. Ads need to express ideas that extend beyond the bounds of the ads themselves, therefore they need captivating tales, unique ways of communicating with customers, and smart abstractions. By examining the effect of thematic television advertising by Petronas on social cohesion, this study provides a first step toward answering this question. Textual and visual aspects work together to generate a type of discourse in effective advertising, one that can influence a target audience's beliefs, values, expectations, and behaviours. Advertising permeates our daily lives and is rich with symbolic significance. Indeed, commercials, along with TV shows and films, serve as a catalyst to build and fortify national unity by spreading stories or ideas that stress the significance of appreciating and valuing Malaysia's many cultural traditions. The researchers set out to find examples of thematic television advertising that promotes societal togetherness through visual and verbal approaches, gestures, and graphic style. Three methods were used in this study; meta-analysis was used on the TVC, naturalistic observation was used on humans, and surveys were used to ask respondents some predetermined questions. The conceptual approach helped bring to light the significant visual attributes of communication media, especially TVC, in encouraging local audience members to accept and embrace the cultural differences present in Malaysia's diverse social landscape. Keywords: Visual syntax, social unity, thematic, television commercials, Malaysia.
Komunikasi Nilai-Kepercayaan di Media Sosial: Analisis Terhadap Kesan Pempengaruh di Platform TikTok
Authors: Arfan Akmal , Rizal Ammar Redza Ahmad , Kawuryan Megandaru W.
Published: December 2023

Pada masa kini, banyak individu memilih untuk membeli barang melalui pempengaruh digital terutamanya di platform seperti TikTok yang membolehkan jualan langsung di antara pempengaruh dan pengikut mereka. Kajian ini membincangkan kesan nilai-nilai terhadap keyakinan pengguna kepada pempengaruh dalam konteks jualan langsung di TikTok dan bagaimana ia membuka ruang untuk aktiviti jual beli di antara pempengaruh dan pengikutnya. Kajian ini juga berpotensi membantu pihak-pihak berkepentingan dalam merancang strategi pemasaran produk mereka di platform digital, khususnya TikTok dengan memanfaatkan nilai-nilai yang dapat meningkatkan keyakinan pengguna terhadap pempengaruh. Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kesan nilai terhadap keyakinan kepada pempengaruh dalam konteks jualan langsung di TikTok. Objektifnya adalah untuk mengenal pasti bagaimana nilai informasi, nilai sosial, nilai hedonik, nilai ekonomi dan nilai emosi mempengaruhi keyakinan pengguna terhadap pempengaruh dalam situasi jualan langsung di TikTok. Dalam mencapai tujuan ini, kajian ini mengguna pakai Teori Motivasi dalam komunikasi, dengan lima jenis nilai yang dijadikan pemboleh ubah bebas dan keyakinan sebagai pemboleh ubah bersandar, untuk mengkaji nilai yang memotivasikan pengguna untuk mempercayai pempengaruh digital. Sampel kajian ini terdiri daripada pengguna TikTok berumur di antara 18 hingga 60 tahun yang dipilih secara rawak, dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 106 orang. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan kaedah PLS-SEM dan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahawa hanya nilai sosial dan nilai ekonomi sahaja yang memberikan kesan signifikan keyakinan pengguna terhadap pempengaruh dalam jualan langsung di TikTok, sehingga mengesahkan hipotesis kajian untuk nilai-nilai tersebut, manakala hipotesis untuk nilai informasi, hedonik dan emosi ditolak dalam kajian ini. Kata kunci: Komunikasi, pempengaruh, Tik-Tok, PLS-SEM, nilai, kepercayaan.
Exploring Rapport Management among Culturally Diverse Students during Group Work Face-to-face Interactions: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ong Sue Lyn
Published: December 2023

Group work skills are commonly viewed as an important generic outcome of university for all students. Often, students working in groups for course assignments engage in potentially face-threatening interactions during discussions. The complication is compounded when students represent culturally diverse backgrounds in such intercultural communication.This study describes the rapport management that takes place during face-to-face group work interactions and examines the complex negotiation of social categories during intercultural group work interactions. This ethnographically informed qualitative study involved participants who were first-year undergraduates taking a course in English for Business. Their group discussions were observed in-situ, interactions were audio-taped and then transcribed for analysis. The study investigates the social intercultural interactions using Rapport Management as a framework to analyse intercultural interactions based on the concepts of face, sociality rights, and interactional goals. The findings confirm that rapport orientation is a key influence in strategy choice driven by the constructed social categories of the participants. Individual social categories are co-constructed and negotiated during the interaction processes. In face-threatening situations, the participants would orient to rapport-neglect and rapport-challenge during an interaction, but they would finally orientate to rapport-maintenance to achieve the successful interactional goals of group work. The study contributes towards the body of knowledge and understanding on rapport management and social categories in group work interactions in the context of a Malaysian university. The findings suggest that education practitioners need to be more interculturally competent in understanding the dynamics of intercultural communication among students during their participation in group work. Keywords: Rapport management, intercultural communication, social categories, group work, interaction.
Cyberbullying Using the Phenomenological Approach: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Tang Lian , Omar Siti Zobidah
Published: December 2023

Traditional bullying is characterized by physical, verbal, and interpersonal aggression. With the rapid development of information and communication technology, bullying has extended to cyberspace, where it is known as cyberbullying. The increasing prevalence of cyberbullying has attracted the attention of scholars around the world, and a number of researchers have employed the phenomenological approach to explore its nature. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify and bridge gaps in themes, data collection strategies, research subjects and regions in research on cyberbullying that adopts a phenomenological approach. The PRISMA systematic review method is adopted to review 19 papers retrieved from the Scopus, Google Scholar and Dimensions databases. Only original research journal articles and theses, which were published by the end of 2020, in English, and on cyberbullying using qualitative research method by phenomenological approach, were included in this systematic review. The Prediction Study Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) was adopted to appraise the quality of the reviewed articles. From the review’s quantitative and qualitative (content analysis) synthesis, eight themes, two major data collection strategies, seven groups of research subjects and six research regions emerge. The major limitation is that this study focuses on research on cyberbullying that uses the phenomenological approach, to the exclusion of other qualitative research approaches and quantitative research methods. It is recommended that future studies should broaden the parameters and scope of research on cyberbullying to pursue a more comprehensive review study. Keywords: Cyberbullying, research on cyberbullying, phenomenological approach, PRISMA, systematic literature review.
Determinants of Contact Tracing Apps: An Adoption Study Using UTAUT Model
Authors: Ven E Pei , Hashim Nor Hazlina
Published: December 2023

In the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that impacted human lives globally, a contact tracing app was introduced to control and ease tracking processes via smartphone-based to track positive cases and potential contacts. Major concerns about trust, personal information leakage, and data privacy stored in the system would reserve citizens' willingness to adopt and use the technology. This study focuses on the adoption of contact tracing mobile apps in looking at the key determinants influencing user’s acceptance. An extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was used in this study. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between September and October2021 and Partially Least Squares (SmartPLS) was used to evaluate about 400 users in Malaysia. The findings revealed that 50.9 % in behavioural intention to adopt a contact tracing app. The highest acceptance rate was among users aged 26 to 35. Effort expectancy was the most important predictor, followed by performance expectancy, perceived risk (of COVID-19), social influence and perceived credibility. Sustainable usage among the users were also being discussed to avoid abundant or inexhaustible use of mobile apps especially relates to health concerns and to prepare for potential new pandemics, such as "Disease X", which were characterised by more infectious and dangerous diseases outbreaks. Keywords: Contact tracing apps (CTAs), Corona virus (COVID-19), Intention to adopt, use of technology, UTAUT.
Интерфейс как условие возможности современных жизненных практик
Authors:   Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет, Мухина С.Х.
Published: December 2023

Развитие технологий интерфейса существенным образом трансформирует повседневную реальность современного человека, риски, связанные с внедрением этих технологий в пространство современных жизненных практик едва ли не превышают то благо, которое они ежедневно привносят в жизнь. Наше внимание будет обращено к тем аспектам цифровых интерфейсов, которые направлены на формирование новых жизненных практик, таких как опыт инклюзии, реализуемый благодаря техникам инфотейнмента, айтрекинга и других. Трансформация социальной среды благодаря стремительному включению цифровых технологий в пространство повседневности характеризуется прежде всего расширением возможностей индивидуального опыта, возникновением новых способов образования и форм коммуникации, что в целом свидетельствует о возникновении новых жизненных практик, напрямую опосредованных интерфейсом (в частности такими технологиями как жестовый, графический, нейрокомпьютерный интерфейс, а также SILK-интерфейс и др.). Сущностным аспектом инклюзии как жизненной практики является трансформация среды, процесс, благодаря которому каждый человек может стать ее полноценным участником, именно здесь цифровой интерфейс предстает уникальной средой возможностей, во многом опережающей время и утверждающей ценности человеческой жизни и развития.
Шеннон Маттерн. Зашифрованные хранилища. Методы секретного хранения, от письменных столов до баз данных (перевод с английского)
Authors:   Институт философии РАН, Липов А.Н.
Published: December 2023

В настоящей публикации, представляющей собой перевод с английского языка научной статьи, в сравнительном историческом ключе рассматривается проблема, технологии, методы хранения и сохранения секретов и тайной изоляции информации. Прослеживается эволюция определенных «секретных техник» в истории культуры, от эпистолярного века и заканчивая эпохой «облачных» цифровых технологий, с описанием развивающихся методов хранения и защиты информации — от «ящиков с замками» до защиты современных баз данных, IТ-архитектур, «шифрования» и технологий кибербезопасности.
Интернет и современное общество: региональный аспект и международное сотрудничество
Authors:   Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет, Прокудин Д.Е. , Чугунов А.В. ,   Университет ИТМО
Published: December 2023

В рамках очередной Недели информационного общества в Санкт-Петербурге в 2023 году прошла XXVI международная объединённая конференция «Интернет и современное общество» (IMS–2023). Проводилась она в новых условиях, которые определили новые векторы международного сотрудничества. Снижение количества участников из США и Западной Европы в этом году вызвало начало активного сотрудничества с университетами и научными организациями из стран БРИКС, что привело к участию в конференции представителей из Китая, Бразилии и Индии. Актуальность и значимость конференции «Интернет и современное общество» для Санкт-Петербурга определяется потребностью научных и образовательных организаций города в профессиональном диалоге с региональными и федеральными властями по вопросам выработки приоритетов научно-технической политики. В рамках конференции были проведены мероприятия, посвящённые практическому опыту формирования межотраслевой цифровой платформы для повышения эффективности государственного управления.
Relationship between pain coping strategies in parents with migraine and their children: A study focusing on adolescence
Authors: KAYAR Ozan , GÜLER AKSU Gülen , TOROS Fevziye , OZGE Aynur
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study aims to scrutinize how the relationships between parents' and adolescents' coping strategies with migraine through correlational analysis of quantitative data as well as supporting qualitative information.

Materials and Methods: This research included 70 parents and their adolescent children diagnosed with migraine after neurological evaluation. Besides the sociodemographic data, the commonly used pain coping methods by participants were examined with the Headache Questionnaire. The groups' pain coping strategies were measured with the sub-dimensions of the Pain Coping Questionnaire.

Results: Positive and significant relationships were found between parents and adolescents in terms of the use of functional behavioral (r=.29, p=.015) and cognitive coping strategies (r=.29, p=.015). Both groups were similar in their frequency rates of preferring ineffective attack treatment and inappropriate analgesic usage. The significant correlations found between the scores of groups’ for coping with pain by seeking ineffective medical remedies supported our qualitative results (r=.35, p=.003). Conclusion: The possible roles of parents' knowledge and practices regarding pain management on their children with similar headache complaints may be variable in itself, depending on some developmental and individual issues with the onset of adolescence period.
Apoptotic effects of Lycopodium clavatum extract on SKBR-3 human breast cancer cells
Authors: DASTOURİ Mohammad Reza , KÜÇÜKBAĞRIAÇIK Yusuf
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Breast cancer is an important public health problem worldwide. Natural compounds derived from plants have emerged as promising candidates for fighting cancer due to their safety, minimal toxicity, and potential effectiveness. This study investigated the apoptotic effect of the ethanol extract of Lycopodium clavatum on SKBR-3 human breast cancer cells.
Materials and Methods: The effect of applying Lycopodium clavatum ethanol extract at different doses (100, 200, and 300 µg/mL) and duration (12, 24, and 48 hours) to evaluate the viability of human breast cancer cells was investigated using the WST-1 cytotoxicity test. Also, the mechanism of apoptosis of Lycopodium clavatum ethanol extract was investigated by intrinsic (BAX and Caspase-9) and extrinsic (Caspase-8 and Caspase-3) pathways.
Results: The application of Lycopodium clavatum ethanol extract had a cytotoxic effect on SKBR-3 cells and this effect was dependent on the dose and duration of treatment. After 12 hours of incubation with LC-EE, 10%, 25%, and 40% cell death were observed in the 100, 200, and 300 µg/mL groups, respectively, compared to the control group. Additionally, our findings demonstrate that Lycopodium clavatum treatment induces the stimulation of apoptotic proteins, including BAX, Caspase-9, Caspase-8, and Caspase-3.
Conclusion: The anti-cancer effect of Lycopodium clavatum ethanol extract in SKBR-3 cells was determined by activating intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways. These findings suggest that Lycopodium clavatum may assist in the development of new therapeutic strategies as an effective anti-cancer agent against human breast cancer.
Global bibliometric analysis of publications on COVID-19 in newborns
Authors: BARUTÇU Adnan , ALKAN Sevil , BARUTÇU Saliha , ÖZDENER Fatih , UYAR Cemile
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Though there are gaps in the relationship between COVID-19 and newborns no bibliometric analysis was published until now. This study aims to perform a bibliometric overview of literature of the relationship between newborns and COVID-19 in order to guide future studies addressing the same problem.

Materials and Methods: Web of science was used to scan the published literature on newborns & COVID-19 by searching studies with and bibliometric networks were visualized by VOSviewer software. COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, 2019-nCoV with perinatal, neonatal, newborn and infant were used as keywords.

Results: 912 keyword-coherent publications were found in the period 1970-2021, (491; 54.43% high quality studies) mostly about pediatrics and obstetrics gynecology with most frequent keywords; COVID-19, Sars-Cov-2, Pregnancy, Vertical Transmission and Newborn. United States, China, England and Italy have the highest number of studies as well as highest number of citations. COVID-19 on neonatal outcomes and pregnancy had highest citation.

Conclusion: Scientific network monitoring via bibliometric analysis is crucial and proved highly beneficial during COVID-19 crisis. Despite the articles on COVID-19 & newborn have a decent number of citations, it vastly lower compared to the other studies about adults or clinical features and should be increased while it is still early.
Berberine enhances the therapeutic effect of 5-fluorouracil in Caco-2 colorectal adenocarcinoma cells by alleviating inflammation and inducing apoptosis
Authors: ONCU Seyma , BECİT-KİZİLKAYA Merve , ŞEN Serkan , KARGIN SOLMAZ Fatma Özlem , ÇELİK Sefa
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate whether berberine (BBR) and 5-fluorouracil (5FU), which forms the backbone of chemotherapy, have a synergistic effect on colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) and what mechanisms might be behind this.

Materials and Methods: Cell viability was determined by MTT and the combination index (CI) by Chou-Talalay method. Apoptosis and inflammation-related proteins (Bcl-2, p53, IL-6, TNF-α, MMP-9) were measured by ELISA.

Results: The IC50 values of BBR and 5FU were found to be 280 µM and 20 mM for 24 h. The combination treatment showed synergistic cytotoxicity, both of which were more pronounced at IC50 (CI=0.143). 5FU+BBR showed a synergistic apoptotic effect by decreasing Bcl-2 and increasing p53 (0.712-fold decrease in Bcl-2 and 2.650-fold increase in p53 compared to 5FU). The increase in IL-6 and TNF-α by 5FU was significantly suppressed by 5FU+BBR (0.733-fold and 0.485-fold). Although there was no significant difference in MMP-9 in 5FU compared to control, 5FU+BBR significantly decreased MMP-9 (0.601-fold).

Conclusion: The results show the enormous potential of BBR in combination with 5FU for the chemotherapy of colorectal carcinoma through apoptosis induction, inflammation inhibition and metastasis inhibition.