bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting E-Government Services in the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta: A Case Study on the Management of Public Complaints
Authors: Bewinda Riezka Novia , Prabowo Hadi , Indrayani Etin , Gatiningsih Gatiningsih
Published: January 2025

The government is increasingly using e-government to increase the efficiency of public services. This involves giving the community access to conveniently accessible electronic-based complaint communication methods. Thirteen electronic and non-electronic public complaint channels are available through the Provincial Government of the Special Region of Jakarta. The research objective is to delineate how the Jakarta Special Region Provincial Government has employed electronic-based channels for public complaint communication and to pinpoint the constituent elements involved in this approach. In-depth stakeholder interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are two qualitative methodologies used in this research analysis to identify themes from the NVIVO coding data. The study's findings demonstrate that electronic-based public complaint communication channels improve accessibility, transparency, and response time for complaints. In addition, this circumstance facilitates the public's ability to express their goals and enables the government to pinpoint issues more precisely and swiftly. This demonstrates how crucial technology plays in fostering efficient and successful government communication.
Communication Styles of Wives with Smoking Husbands in Protecting Their Babies from Cigarette Smoke Exposure at Home
Authors: Safitry Desy , Ganiem Leila Mona
Published: January 2025

Exposure to cigarette smoke in the home poses significant health risks, particularly to infants and toddlers. This study explores the communication styles used by wives to encourage their smoking husbands to quit or reduce smoking to protect their children’s health. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing a constructivist paradigm with in-depth interviews conducted among mothers of toddlers with smoking husbands. The findings reveal that while most wives possess good knowledge about the dangers of smoking, they face challenges in persuading their husbands to quit. The most common communication style used was passive, influenced by cultural norms, education levels, and social support. While assertive communication was more effective in reducing smoking habits, it was less frequently employed. The study concludes that broader interventions, such as community-based programs and education for both parents, are necessary to promote smoke-free environments for children. Training and social support are recommended to improve communication effectiveness in encouraging smoking cessation.
The Role of Public Relations in Improving Image and Visibility of Tourism Destinations in Mandalika
Authors: Dhani Rendro
Published: January 2025

Mandalika has recently been designated Indonesia’s Tourism Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The area is projected to become one of the ten New Bali. Establishing a tourism SEZ is one of the government’s agendas to accelerate the achievement of national economic development. Located on Lombok Island, Mandalika has attracted international attention after improving its infrastructure and hosting the prestigious MotoGP races. Lombok is well-known among Muslim tourists for its halal tourism, which has been ranked in the top several times. However, tourist visits to the destination have not been significant despite the local government’s efforts to improve its halal and sports tourism attractiveness. This study aims to investigate the role and practices of public relations in enhancing the image and visibility of Mandalika as a case study. This descriptive-qualitative study employs semi-structured interviews (n=16), field observations, sensory data, and online news and social media monitoring as data collection techniques. The study’s findings suggest that local governments and event organizers need help to maximize their communication strategies and more aggressively implement public relations practices crucial to enhancing the destination’s image and visibility for international and domestic tourists. As one of the underdeveloped regions in the country, technical support and regular financial assistance from the central government are also needed to make this destination self-sufficient and more attractive to visitors.
Discourse Network Analysis on News of Fuel Price Increases in the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Government in 2013 and the Joko Widodo in 2022
Authors: Patria Nezar , Irawanto Budi , Nadhya Abrar Ana
Published: January 2025

The subsidized fuel price increase poses a significant policy challenge in Indonesia, characterized by complexities in decision-making and implementation. This study investigates the mediatization of political discourse surrounding this issue during two distinct periods: 2013, under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), and 2022, under President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). Employing the Discourse Coalition Framework (DCF) and Discourse Network Analysis (DNA), the research analyzes media narratives on fuel price increases published by Detik.com, one of Indonesia's most prominent digital media outlets. The findings reveal a notable shift in discourse coalitions between the two periods. In 2013, opposition to the policy was primarily voiced by politically affiliated actors, whereas in 2022, civil society figures emerged as the dominant counteractors. Supportive narratives, however, consistently stemmed from government-aligned individuals in both periods. By comparing the actors involved, the arguments presented, and the evolution of discourse over time, this study highlights the changing dynamics of mediatized policy debates. Moreover, Detik.com demonstrated a balanced mediatization of supportive and opposing perspectives, with government-affiliated voices predominating in support, and opposition transitioning from political elites in 2013 to civil society in 2022. These findings underscore the media's evolving role in fostering issue-focused narratives, reducing polarization, and facilitating informed public discourse on contentious policy issues.
Setting the Agenda in Communication About the COVID-19 Pandemic on Facebook in Viet Nam
Authors: Nguyen Khang Tan , Nguyen Van Tuong , Dang Thi Mai Ly , Nguyen Hoang Anh Thu
Published: January 2025

The study utilizes research methods including document analysis, questionnaire surveys, and statistical data processing to examine the reception of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic during the social distancing period from May 2021 to October 2021 among students of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. Through this study, it is observed that the Vietnamese government has directed its efforts towards disseminating information about the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing a public consultation program on the Facebook social media platform, one of the most widely used platforms in Vietnam. Additionally, the study applies the Theory of Agenda-Setting to retrospectively examine how governmental agencies and media outlets have persuaded the public and students regarding COVID-19-related issues during the social distancing period through a well-structured public consultation program.
Citayam Fashion Week as the Cultural Identity of Jakarta’s Generation Z
Authors: Hakim Ichwan , Suraya Suraya
Published: January 2025

Citayam Fashion Week gains pros and cons and represents the appearance of Jakarta's Generation Z streetwear that comes, gathers, shows off itself, and appears in these social situations. Citayam Fashion Week reinforces the streetwear fashion trend of Jakarta's Generation Z, which is formed from a process of cultural identity.  This study aims to determine how cultural identity is formed in Generation Z Jakarta at Citayam Fashion Week. The theories used Fashion Communication theory, Intercultural Communication, Streetwear, and Cultural Identity. The paradigm used is the constructivism paradigm. This research is qualitative research with a research method using case studies. In this study, the primary data to be used is observation in the form of in-depth interviews directly with informants. The study results show that two types of Generation Z come to Citayam Fashion Week. The first is the generic, spontaneous one that comes without any interest, just looking for friends or entertainment. Her streetwear outfits are also mainstream, inspired by Hip Hop, R&B, and other subcultures. The second is Generation Z, whose intentions are for various interests such as existence, promoting work, comparing self-identities.
Digital Marketing sebagai Strategi Branding dan Promosi Jamu Lugu Murni Yogyakarta
Authors: Pudrianisa Sheila Lestari Giza , Pangestu Yohanes Putro Katon , Ahmad Masaziz Abdillah
Published: January 2025

Perubahan pola bisnis dari konvensional menjadi online menjadi permasalahan yang dihadapi pelaku usaha. Tidak semua pengusaha siap menerapkan pemasaran digital akibat minimnya literasi serta rendahnya pemahaman terkait pemanfaatan teknologi. Hal itu membuat pelaku usaha khususnya mikro dan menengah kesulitan dalam mengimplementasikan, salah satunya Lugu Murni. UMKM yang memproduksi ramuan jamu tradisional ini, menjadi salah satu produk Khas Jogjakarta. Namun permasalahan terkait pemasaran digital membuat pengelola mengalami kesulitan terkait branding dan peningkatan penjualan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dapat menjadi solusi agar pemasaran dan penjualan produk kian meningkat. Metode pelaksanaan dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan pelatihan terkait pemanfaatan media sosial dan e-commerce, pelatihan foto produk, edukasi packaging, pembuatan visual identity (logo) serta company profile sebagai bentuk branding. Kegiatan tersebut menghasilkan respon positif dengan adanya peningkatan nilai pretest ke post-test serta dapat membekali pengelola dan pekerja terkait pentingnya pemanfaatan dan keterampilan digital marketing sebagai media promosi agar masyarakat lebih aware dan volume penjualan meningkat sesuai target pasar.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Konten Kreatif Media Sosial untuk Promosi UMKM di Kabupaten Subang
Authors: Rahiem Vikry Abdullah , Yusuf Yogi Muhammad , Fitrananda Charisma Asri
Published: January 2025

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemberdayaan potensi UMKM masyarakat Desa Jalancagak di Kabupaten Subang, Jawa Barat khususnya pada produk makanan olahan dari buah nanas seperti keripik dan dodol nanas, dengan membuat konten kreatif media sosial untuk promosi produk mereka. Melalui pelatihan pembuatan konten media sosial kreatif, para pelaku usaha dapat belajar membuat konten yang menarik dan kreatif untuk mempromosikan produk mereka dengan cara yang efektif dan efisien. Dengan adanya promosi yang baik di media sosial, para UMKM dapat meningkatkan peluang penjualan produk mereka dan membangun branding dan reputasi yang baik untuk produk mereka. Selain itu, pemberdayaan potensi UMKM di Desa Jalancagak juga dapat memberikan dampak positif pada lingkungan, karena dapat mendorong pengembangan pertanian nanas dan meminimalkan limbah buah nanas yang dapat mencemari lingkungan. Kelompok Swadaya Masyarakat (KSM) dapat membantu masyarakat dalam kegiatan-kegiatan dan menjadi wahana untuk saling belajar-mengajar, mengidentifikasi masalah, pengambilan keputusan, memobilisasi sumberdaya, dan berkomunikasi dengan pemerintah dan masyarakat.
Correlation between levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) and sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease patient as weighed by Parkinson’s disease sleep scale-2 (PDSS-2)
Authors: Nugraha Priya , Soedjono Harris Kristanto , Islamiyah Wardah Rahmatul , Hamdan Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most prevalent movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. The main non-motor symptoms of PD are sleep disturbances. One reason for sleep impairments in PD is the impact of dopaminergic medications. Given the variability in each patient’s medication regimen, a standardized measure like levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) is used. The purpose of this observational cross-sectional analytical study is to determine the association between LEDD and sleep quality in PD patients, as weighed by the PD sleep scale-2. There are 50 participants in the walk-in patient and inpatient wards in Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital and Airlangga University Hospital Surabaya. Spearman analysis showed a non-significant result (P = 0.15). Bivariate analysis of anxiety against sleep quality revealed a significant relationship (P = 0.017). After performing a stratified analysis, there is no correlation (P = 0.863) in the non-anxiety group.
Живопись натюрморта в учебно-творческой подготовке художника-педагога
Authors: Черная Л.В.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассмотрены методические приемы подготовки художников-педагогов, которые составляют основу освоения изобразительной грамоты. Рисование с натуры является ведущим средством педагогики художественного образования. Целью исследования является определение значения учебно-творческих задач в период обучения живописи натюрморта в акварели будущих учителей изобразительного искусства. В исследовании представлены данные проведенного эксперимента, который заключается в применении метода совместной постановки натюрморта студентов с педагогом и результаты влияния данного метода на формирование учебно-творческих навыков в изобразительном искусстве натюрморта. Фундаментом исследования послужила стратегия художественной педагогики, где натюрморт служит основополагающим звеном в становлении будущего художника-педагога. В результате аргументировано значение методики постановки натюрморта в решении профессиональных задач при формировании учебных и творческих способностей будущих педагогов изобразительного искусства.

The article discusses the methodological techniques for the training of artists and teachers, which form the basis for the development of visual literacy. Drawing from nature is the leading means of pedagogy of art education. The purpose of the study is to determine the importance of educational and creative tasks during the period of teaching still life painting in watercolor to future teachers of fine arts. The study presents the data of an experiment conducted, which consists in applying the method of joint staging of a still life by students with a teacher and the results of the influence of this method on the formation of educational and creative skills in the visual art of still life. The research was based on the strategy of art pedagogy, where still life serves as a fundamental link in the formation of a future artist-teacher. As a result, the importance of the technique of still life staging in solving professional tasks in the formation of educational and creative abilities of future teachers of fine arts is argued.
Вербальная репрезентация концепта «болезнь» в англоязычных художественных произведениях
Authors: Мурадова А.К. , Сардалова Л.Р.
Published: January 2025

Данная статья посвящена изучению вербальной репрезентации концепта «болезнь» в англоязычной художественной литературе и ее роли в образовательном процессе. Цель исследования: выявить ключевые языковые средства, используемые для раскрытия данного концепта, и проанализировать их потенциал для развития критического мышления и эмпатии у обучающихся. Методология работы включает комплексный лингвистический анализ релевантных текстовых фрагментов из 20 англоязычных романов XX-XXI веков, а также педагогический эксперимент с участием 50 студентов филологических специальностей. Результаты демонстрируют, что концепт «болезнь» вербализуется через широкий спектр лексико-семантических и стилистических средств, таких как медицинская терминология, метафоры, эвфемизмы и др. Включение отобранных фрагментов в учебные материалы способствует углублению понимания студентами многоаспектности феномена болезни, развитию у них навыков смыслового чтения и интерпретации текста. Кроме того, работа с «болезненными» нарративами оказывает положительное влияние на эмоциональный интеллект обучающихся, их способность к сопереживанию и осмыслению экзистенциальных вопросов. Полученные данные открывают перспективы для внедрения «литературной медицины» в практику преподавания английского языка и литературы в вузе.

This article is devoted to the study of the verbal representation of the concept of "disease" in English-language fiction and its role in the educational process. The purpose of the study is to identify the key language tools used to reveal this concept and analyze their potential for the development of critical thinking and empathy among students. The methodology of the work includes a comprehensive linguistic analysis of relevant text fragments from 20 English-language novels of the XX-XXI centuries, as well as a pedagogical experiment involving 50 students of philological specialties. The results demonstrate that the concept of "disease" is verbalized through a wide range of lexical, semantic and stylistic means, such as medical terminology, metaphors, euphemisms, etc. The inclusion of selected fragments in educational materials contributes to the deepening of students' understanding of the multidimensional nature of the disease phenomenon, the development of their semantic reading and text interpretation skills. In addition, working with "painful" narratives has a positive effect on the emotional intelligence of students, their ability to empathize and comprehend existential issues. The obtained data open up prospects for the introduction of "literary medicine" into the practice of teaching English and literature at the university.
Отдельные аспекты преподавания курса «История» в непрофильном вузе на примере Рязанского государственного медицинского университета им. акад. И.П. Павлова
Authors: Боков Д.А.
Published: January 2025

История является фундаментальной наукой, обязательной для изучения во всех образовательных организациях высшего образования Российской Федерации. Необходимость включения этой дисциплины в образовательный процесс обусловлено потребностью формирования у студентов компетенций, которые призваны способствовать личностному и профессиональному становлению будущих специалистов. На кафедре гуманитарных дисциплин РязГМУ имени академика И.П. Павлова проведен эксперимент в целях повышения эффективности организации преподавания истории в медицинском вузе в условиях изменения образовательных стандартов, по итогам которого сформулированы выводы о путях стимулирования у студентов мотивации к изучению исторических дисциплин.

History is a fundamental science that is mandatory for study in all educational institutions of higher education in the Russian Federation. The need to include this discipline in the educational process is due to the need for students to develop competencies that are designed to contribute to the personal and professional development of future specialists. At the Department of Humanities of the Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov conducted an experiment to improve the effectiveness of the organization of history teaching at a medical university in the context of changing educational standards, which resulted in conclusions on ways to stimulate students' motivation to study historical disciplines.
Application of digital tools in the management of universities in Kazakhstan
Authors: Musina S.K.
Published: January 2025

The development of competition in the international educational space increases the role of the transformation of the higher education system. In the conditions of modern realities, educational institutions are forced to compete for students with new participants in the digital education market. Many studies have noted that digital technologies have the potential for the successful implementation of education: the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), interactive platforms in the scientific process that allow you to more effectively master theory and practical skills. For the successful digital transformation of higher education, it is important to review traditional management methods to implement the principles of educational management. In accordance with the Concept of Development of Higher Education and Science in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2029, approved in 2023, Kazakhstani universities should switch to the model of "smart universities" with a digital ecosystem in accordance with the global successful practice of digitalization. The article discusses the use of digital tools in the educational management of higher educational institutions in Kazakhstan. In this study, an attempt was made to assess the implementation of the tasks specified in the Concept of Development of Higher Education and Science in Kazakhstan.

Развитие конкуренции в международном образовательном пространстве усиливается роль трансформации системы высшего образования. В условиях современных реалий учебные заведения вынуждены конкурировать за обучающихся с новыми участниками рынка цифрового образования. Во множестве исследований отмечается, что цифровые технологии несут потенциал для успешной реализации образования: внедрение искусственного интеллекта (ИИ), интерактивных платформ в ученый процесс которые позволяют более эффективно осваивать теорию и практические навыки. Для успешной цифровой трансформации высшего образования важно пересмотреть традиционные методы управления для внедрения принципов образовательного менеджмента. В соответствии с Концепцией развития высшего образования и науки в Республике Казахстан до 2029 года утвержденной в 2023 году, казахстанские университеты должны перейти к модели «smart-университетов» с цифровой экосистемой в соответствии мировой успешной практикой цифровизации. В статье рассмотрено применение цифровых инструментов в образовательном менеджменте высших учебных заведений Казахстана. В данном исследовании произведена попытка оценки реализации задач, указанных в Концепции развития высшего образования и науки Казахстан.
Временные подходы к интеграции коммуникативной методики в преподавание английского языка в высших учебных заведениях
Authors: Тавберидзе Д.В. , Паймакова Е.А.
Published: January 2025

Проблема интеграции коммуникативной методики в преподавание английского языка в вузах остается недостаточно изученной, несмотря на растущий интерес к ней в научном сообществе. Анализ современной литературы выявляет ряд нерешенных вопросов и противоречий в определении ключевых понятий и эффективных стратегий внедрения коммуникативного подхода. Цель данного исследования – разработать концептуально обоснованную и эмпирически верифицированную модель интеграции коммуникативной методики в практику преподавания английского языка в высшей школе. Исследование опирается на комплекс взаимодополняющих методов, включая критический анализ научной литературы, метод экспертных оценок, лонгитюдный педагогический эксперимент (n=120), анкетирование преподавателей (n=85) и студентов (n=350). Обработка результатов осуществлялась методами математической статистики (t-критерий Стьюдента, χ2). Разработанная модель интеграции коммуникативной методики доказала свою эффективность по критериям повышения мотивации студентов (p<0,01), развития их коммуникативной компетентности (p<0,01), удовлетворенности преподавателей (p<0,05). Выявлены факторы, способствующие и препятствующие внедрению коммуникативного подхода в вузе. Полученные результаты вносят значимый вклад в теорию и методику преподавания иностранных языков, открывая перспективы для оптимизации языковой подготовки студентов. Намечены направления дальнейших исследований по проблеме.

The problem of integrating communicative methodology into teaching English in universities remains insufficiently studied, despite the growing interest in it in the scientific community. The analysis of modern literature reveals a number of unresolved issues and contradictions in defining key concepts and effective strategies for implementing a communicative approach. The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptually sound and empirically verified model for integrating communicative methodology into the practice of teaching English in higher education. The research is based on a set of complementary methods, including a critical analysis of scientific literature, the method of expert assessments, a longitudinal pedagogical experiment (n=120), a survey of teachers (n=85) and students (n=350). The results were processed using mathematical statistics methods (Student's t-test, χ2). The developed model of integration of the communicative methodology has proven its effectiveness according to the criteria of increasing students' motivation (p<0.01), developing their communicative competence (p<0.01), and teacher satisfaction (p<0.05). The factors contributing to and hindering the introduction of a communicative approach in higher education have been identified. The obtained results make a significant contribution to the theory and methodology of teaching foreign languages, opening up prospects for optimizing the language training of students. The directions of further research on the problem are outlined.
Педагогическая практика в профессиональной подготовке студентов института педагогики и психологии
Authors: Очиров Г.Д.
Published: January 2025

Современные социально-экономические условия диктуют новые подходы к качеству образования. Актуальным становится соответствие требований к уровню профессиональной компетенции выпускников педагогических вузов к требованиям профессионального стандарта педагога и потребностей отрасли образования, общества, государства в повышении качества подготовки будущих учителей начальных классов. В статье рассмотрены вопросы по подготовке учителей начальных классов, требования к уровню овладения профессиональными компетенциями студентов при прохождении педагогической практики. В основе статьи лежат такие материалы исследования, как Федеральный государственный образовательный стандарт высшего профессионального образования по специальности 44.03.05 Педагогическое образование (с двумя профилями образования), Программа по практике студентов, отчёты и опросник практикантов, анализ открытых уроков и педагогических дневников.

Modern socio-economic conditions dictate new approaches to the quality of education. It is becoming relevant to meet the requirements for the level of professional competence of graduates of pedagogical universities to the requirements of the professional standard of a teacher and the needs of the education industry, society, and the state in improving the quality of training of future primary school teachers. The article discusses the issues of primary school teacher training, the requirements for the level of mastery of students' professional competencies during pedagogical practice. The article is based on such research materials as the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education in the specialty 44.03.05 Pedagogical Education (with two education profiles), a Student practice Program, reports and a questionnaire of interns, an analysis of open lessons and pedagogical diaries.
Системно-деятельностный подход как методологическое основание формирования готовности студентов – будущих педагогов к взаимодействию с родителями (законными представителями) обучающихся
Authors: Донина Е.Е.
Published: January 2025

В статье раскрывается сущность и роль внедрения системно-деятельностного подхода в качестве методологического базиса формирования готовности студентов педагогических специальностей к такому типу взаимодействия участников образовательных отношений, как «педагог – родитель обучающегося». Помимо этого, автором раскрыты принципы внедрения системно-деятельностного подхода в процесс профессиональной подготовки будущих педагогов в вузе, направленный на их конструктивное взаимодействие с родителями обучающихся в дальнейшей профессиональной деятельности. При проведении теоретического исследования субъект-субъектного взаимодействия «педагог – родитель (законный представитель) обучающегося» под социальной категорией «родители» будут пониматься обе категории представительства родительского сообщества (родители и законные представители), так как в рамках образовательного процесса они имею равные правовые статусы.

The article reveals the essence and role of the introduction of a system-activity approach as a methodological basis for the formation of readiness of students of pedagogical specialties for such type of interaction of participants in educational relations as "teacher – parent of a student". In addition, the author reveals the principles of introducing a system-activity approach into the process of professional training of future teachers at the university, aimed at their constructive interaction with the parents of students in their further professional activities. When conducting a theoretical study of the subject-subject interaction "teacher – parent (legal representative) of the student", the social category "parents" will mean both categories of representation of the parent community (parents and legal representatives), since they have equal legal statuses within the educational process.
Эволюция русской духовной музыки: от Византии к национальной традиции
Authors: Шо Л.
Published: January 2025

В статье исследуется эволюция русской духовной музыки в период с X по XVII век под влиянием византийской традиции. Актуальность темы обусловлена недостаточной изученностью процессов трансформации византийского музыкального наследия на русской почве и их значения для развития отечественной культуры. Цель работы – выявить ключевые векторы и механизмы адаптации византийских музыкальных моделей в древнерусском богослужении. Исследование опирается на комплексный историко-культурологический анализ нотированных рукописей и теоретических трактатов X-XVII веков. Применяются методы сравнительного музыковедения, палеографии, текстологии. Эмпирическую базу составили 52 рукописных источника из собраний РГБ, РНБ, ГИМ. Установлено, что адаптация византийских музыкальных моделей в Древней Руси носила избирательный и творческий характер. Выявлены основные жанры и типы пения, подвергшиеся трансформации. Определены ключевые факторы формирования самобытного стиля древнерусского богослужебного пения. Полученные результаты существенно дополняют современные представления о путях развития русской музыкальной культуры в Средние века. Они открывают перспективы для дальнейшего изучения механизмов культурного трансфера между Византией и Русью.

The article examines the evolution of Russian sacred music in the period from the X to the XVII century under the influence of the Byzantine tradition. The relevance of the topic is due to the insufficient study of the processes of transformation of the Byzantine musical heritage on Russian soil and their importance for the development of national culture. The aim of the work is to identify the key vectors and mechanisms of adaptation of Byzantine musical models in ancient Russian worship. The research is based on a comprehensive historical and cultural analysis of the annotated manuscripts and theoretical treatises of the X-XVII centuries. The methods of comparative musicology, paleography, and textual studies are used. The empirical base consisted of 52 handwritten sources from the collections of the RSL, RNB, and GIM. It is established that the adaptation of Byzantine musical models in Ancient Russia was selective and creative. The main genres and types of singing that have undergone transformation are revealed. The key factors of the formation of the original style of Old Russian liturgical singing are identified. The results obtained significantly complement modern ideas about the ways of development of Russian musical culture in the Middle Ages. They open up prospects for further study of the mechanisms of cultural transfer between Byzantium and Russia.
The Footsteps on the Sands of AI for Higher Education: Moving Beyond Ad-Hoc
Authors: Lindsay Julie , Jacka Lisa
Published: January 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers an array of challenges and opportunities for higher education (HE). What once seemed like science fiction has become ubiquitous with AI now used to support the intellectual and creative work of faculty and students. The authors have been experimenting with AI, trialling and testing ways to meaningfully utilise the tools for teaching and learning. The University of Southern Queensland, a successful distance education regional university in Australia, has over 70% of its enrollment learning online. This paper shares a timely contextual perspective on AI support of Academic Efficiency, Learning Design, and Assessment. It discusses moving beyond an ad-hoc approach to a seamless integration of AI.
Thermoluminescence dating of ancient toconce potteries
Authors: Concha G. , Roman A. , Brito O. , Deza A.
Published: January 2025

The dating of five samples from different depth levels of the same archaeological "site” Toconce was made by TL measurements. These results agreed with the estimated values obtained by the archaeological context and the radiocarbon method.
Some methodological techniques for luminescence imaging using an IPD
Authors: McFee C. J.
Published: January 2025

An Imaging Photon Detector (IPD) can be used to obtain quantitative TL or IRSL images of the luminescence distribution in a mineral or pottery slice, or to measure the luminescence from individual mineral grains. Properties of the IPD itself, such as resolution and speed of response to the photon flux are important characteristics which will have important consequences for experimental design. However, the range of experiments that are possible in imaging studies are also dependent on the experimental system as a whole, such as the optics used, and the detector characteristics. In this paper the behaviour of such a system, using an IPD as the detector, is described. The consequences for the experimental methodologies adopted are also discussed, as are the range of measurements that are achievable from such a system.
Dose determination on fossil tooth enamel using ESR spectrum deconvolution with Gaussian and Lorentzian peak shapes
Authors: Grün R.
Published: January 2025

ESR spectrum decomposition was carried out with the commercial PeakFit program using Gaussian and Lorentzian peak shapes. The results show that there is at least one component in the ESR spectrum that yields significantly lower dose values than the central peak region which is used for conventional peak-to-peak dose determinations. Both deconvolution methods yield closely similar results to simple plateaux dose assessments, which are presently much faster to perform.
The ROSY ESR dating program
Authors: Brennan B. J. , Rink W. J. , Rule E. M. , Schwarcz H. P. , Prestwich W. V.
Published: January 2025

ROSY is a program that enables the calculation of average dose rates and age estimates in the ESR dating of tooth enamel, but has more general applicability to other situations involving layers of different media in planar geometry. The user has the freedom to chage a wide range of parameters, including the composition of each of the media. The latest Version, 1.4, includes consideration o gradients in the alpha track dose as well as in the beta dose, and several options for the input or computationof gamma and cosmic ray doses. The theoretical assumptions and procedures used in the ROSY calculations are described. We discuss the various user-controllable features of the program and the input and output of data, and aspects that may need particulat attention by users are highlighted. Possible improvements to the software in future Versions are discussed.
Cosmic ray contribution to environmental dose rates with varying overburden thickness
Authors: Munyikwa K.
Published: January 2025

The dynamic character of most natural depositional systems is such that the cosmic ray dose rate experienced by a buried luminescence dating sample is not static but changes with the fluctuations in the thickness of the overurden. The use of in situ (present day) cosmic ray contribution rates assumes instantaneous deposition of the sedimentary column overlying the sample followed by a period of non-deposition. Where the cosmic ray dose constitutes a major component of the total dose (which may be up to 60%), as is the case with many quartz aeolian dune sand systems, the assumption of instantaneous deposition may introduce notable errors. By reconstructing the burial history of a sample from the top downwards, methodology can be forumlated for estimating the true cosmic ray dose received. Two different scenarios are discussed: i) gradual urail in a single depositional episode and ii) burial by episodic (multiple) increase of overburden.
Light transmittance through dry, sieved sand: some test results
Authors: Ollerhead J.
Published: January 2025

A series of measurements was made at different light wavelengths of transmittance through various thicknesses of dry sand grains from a variety of size classes. Transmittance was found to decrease approximately exponentially with increasing sand layer thickness and with decreasing grain size. Transmittance did not vary significantly with incident light wavelength. It is concluded that for any dry sand, a layer with a thickness of 7 mm, and possibly much less, is capable of reducing the transmittance of incident light to 0.05 % or less. This result should be considered when collecting a surface sample as a modern analogue for a sample to be optically dated.
Photomultiplier and filter combinations for the detection of relatively long wavelength (>600 nm) luminescence emissions from feldspar
Authors: Fattahi M. , Stokes S.
Published: January 2025

We describe our efforts to detect IR-stimulated (λ ~ 833nm) orange-red emission (λemission = 600-750 nm) luminescence from potassium feldspars for dating applications. The aim here is to provide basic information about the detection of orange-red IRSL, as an alternative to conventional IRSL approaches which typically exploits portions of the IR-stimulated UV-blue (λemission < 600 nm) luminescence. We describe modifications to a standard Risø reader, which make it possible to detect orange-red IRSL. Modification consist of various optical filter combinations and extended range, cooled photomultipliers. The use of a modified Electron Tubes D716A “green” bialkaline PMT (green tube) provides a greater quantum efficiency (0.1- ~5% QE) in the wavelength range 600-700 nm than the traditionally used 9635 bialkaline tube (1-negligible% QE @ 600-700 nm). An extended S20 9650 PMT (red tube) provides a greater quantum efficiency (~7-12% QE) in the wavelength range 600-700 nm than both the 9635 and D716A. A substantial disadvantage of using an extended S20 tube is its relatively high quantum efficiency (2.5%) at 830 nm. Filter combinations were examined by both a UV-visible spectrometer and direct measurement of filter/PMT transmission characteristics. Our data suggest that optimal PMT/filter combinations consist of using the green PMT + two FR 400S + BG 39 and either OG 590 or RG 665 for detection of either a broad orange-red (λ ~ 600-720 nm) or far red (λ ~ 670-720 nm), respectively. The green PMT and an Omega 625DF 50 filter is the optimal combination for orange-near red (600-660 nm) emission.
IRSAR - A single-aliquot regenerative-dose dating protocol applied to the infrared radiofluorescence (IR-RF) of coarse-grain K-feldspar
Authors: Erfurt G. , Krbetschek M. R.
Published: January 2025

Since the infrared radiofluorescence (IR-RF) at 865 nm emitted by potassium-rich feldspars has been proven to be suitable for sediment dating, all instrumentation requirements for this new dating technique have been met. This paper describes the single-aliquot regenerative-dose protocol IRSAR (infrared radiofluorescence single-aliquot regenerative-dose) applied to coarse-grain K-feldspar. Based on state-of-the-art knowledge of the physical background and the methodology, this promising new technique can be used for the dating of clastic sediment samples in the age range up to over 250 ka.
Removal of the feldspar-derived luminescence component from polymineral fine silt samples for optical dating applications: evaluation of chemical treatment protocols and quality control procedures
Authors: Mauz B. , Lang A.
Published: January 2025

In optical dating of fine silt samples, the use of the quartz fraction only is often preferred. This approach requires the elimination of contaminating luminescence signals from feldspars. We compare here the effectiveness of different chemical treatments using diluted and concentrated hydrofluoric (HF) acid, and describe different tests to monitor the extent of feldspar contamination. The results suggest that the use of concentrated acid for a short time is the most suitable option. Satisfactory results were achieved with diluted HF for several tens of minutes only if the impurity component was small. Four “feldspar contamination tests” were examined in this study. Three of these were based on infrared (IR)-stimulation response and one was based on thermoluminescence (TL) signals. All tests show similar trends of decreasing feldspar contamination with increasing etching time or increasing acid strength, but seem to provide different detection limits. None of the tests proved to be an unambiguous stand-alone test. Consequently, a combination of IR- and TL-based tests is recommended.
user defined command for pulsed-irradiation on Risø TL/OSL readers
Authors: Armitage S. J. , Duller G. A. T.
Published: January 2025

It has recently been proposed that large laboratory radiation doses to quartz should be administered in small pulses separated by a cut-heat, rather than the conventional method of administering doses in a single pulse. This paper explains the structure of the software system used to control the Risø TL/OSL reader and presents code for a user defined command which allows pulsed-irradiation to be performed conveniently. This approach could also be used to undertake any complex sequence of operations in a flexible and straightforward manner.
On plotting OSL equivalent doses
Authors: Galbraith R. F.
Published: January 2025

This article is motivated by some recent discussion of the use of so-called ―probability density‖ plots of OSL equivalent doses. Such graphs are not advocated in the statistics literature. I try to explain what they are doing, why they are easy to mis-interpret and why they are not to be recommended. I include discussion of the meaning of dose frequency distributions, statistical research on the problem of estimating a frequency distribution when observations from it have added errors, and the possible role of dose histograms, in addition to radial plots, as data displays.
Error analysis and modelling of double saturating exponential dose response curves from SAR OSL dating
Authors: Berger G. W. , Chen R.
Published: January 2025

Increasingly observed in single-aliquot regenerative dose (SAR) optically stimulated luminescence (OSL, also termed photon stimulated luminescence or PSL) dating studies of sedimentary quartz are dose response curves that at high doses are not satisfied by a single saturating exponential (SSE) regression model. Commonly these can appear to be satisfied by a SSE+Linear (E+L) regression model, but some authors have proposed that a double saturating exponential (DSE) model would more closely fit the observed dose response curves (DRCs), especially in the region of highest applied doses. As error analysis for SAR equivalent dose (De) values derived from a DSE model is not yet available through the widely available Risø supplied software (Analyst), we present here a regression and error analysis scheme for DSE SAR data, and also a simple charge traffic model that generates approximate DSE dose responses. To illustrate results from our error analysis, we employ two SAR high dose data sets for fine-grain quartz, and compare graphically the SSE, E+L and DSE fits for each data set. These comparisons show clearly that such data are more closely fitted by a DSE regression than by the other two models. This result, and the charge traffic model, lend validity to the physical reality of DSE regression models, and have implications for quartz SAR dating of older sediments.
Methods to reduce sample carrier contamination for luminescence measurements
Authors: Miller Simkins Lauren , DeWitt Regina , Simms Alexander
Published: January 2025

Equivalent doses derived from sediment measurements void of signal contamination are essential for accurate optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating of sediments. We identified dose-dependent luminescence signals originating from new and previously used stainless steel cups used for OSL measurements. The signal is not eliminated under typical measurement conditions for sedimentary quartz including pre-heating, infrared stimulation, and OSL stimulation at 125°C. While signals from sample carriers are typically small sources of error they may strongly contaminate sediment with low OSL sensitivities. We tested several cleaning methods on used and new stainless steel cups by measuring OSL signals after increasing irradiation doses between 0 and 100 Gy. The lowest signal from sample carriers was observed from cleaning with HF, Alconox (a detergent for silicone oil removal), and methanol. The cleaning methods that produce the lowest signal from the cups were combined to create two modified cleaning procedures that are effective in reducing the unwanted luminescence signal. Our newly modified cleaning methods are capable of reducing the luminescence signal of empty stainless steel cups to near background levels.
Optimising the reproducibility of measurements of the postIR IRSL signal from single-grains of K-feldspar for dating
Authors: Smedley R. K. , Duller G. A. T.
Published: January 2025

The reproducibility of the Risø single-grain measurement system has previously been quantified for the analysis of individual grains of quartz using the green laser and for single-grains of K-feldspar using the infrared (IR) laser at 50 °C. However, reproducibility estimates for a single-grain measurement system analysing K-feldspar grains using the post-IR IRSL (pIRIR) signal do not exist. This study provides the first measurement reproducibility estimates for both the pIRIR225 and pIRIR290 protocol using an IR laser. It is found that holding a sample at elevated temperatures (e.g. 225°C or 290°C) prior to measurement leads to loss of the pIRIR signal. The default single grain procedure implemented by the Risø reader may involve holding the sample at this elevated temperature for periods up to several hundreds of seconds, and that crucially this time may vary from one measurement to another, leading to poorer measurement reproducibility. The study demonstrates that the measurement procedure can be modified to standardise the time spent at high temperature (e.g. 290°C) and hence improve the reproducibility of the measurement system. The optimised procedure provides reproducibility estimates of 2.8 ± 0.3 % and 2.6 ± 0.3 % for the pIRIR225 and pIRIR290 signal, respectively, which are comparable to similar measurements performed with the green laser and the IR laser at 50 °C
safe procedure for HF etching as part of sample preparation for luminescence dating
Authors: Faershtein G. , Porat N.
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a protocol for safe quartz etching with hydrofluoric (HF) acid as part of sample preparation for luminescence dating. Concentrated HF is extremely hazardous and can cause severe burns and poisoning, even leading to death. Generally, in order to avoid exposure to light and bleaching, HF etching is performed in a dark laboratory under weak orange-red light in wide-open beakers. Handling HF in open beakers in the dark could result in unfortunate accidents due to unintentional spillage. The presented protocol avoids these two main safety issues – working with open beakers and under poor lighting. The samples are etched inside black opaque bottles with narrow openings so that the procedure can be safely performed in comfortable light levels. To validate the harmlessness of the laboratory environmental light, bleaching experiments of quartz were conducted under the same conditions as the protocol. These showed that no bleaching occurred during this procedure.