bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Coordinated Fault Current Limiting Strategy for a Hybrid Multilevel Modular Converter (MMC) based VSC-HVDC Applications
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad , Gong Chunyang , Chen Yixin , Wang Zhixin , Li Hui
Published: November 2021

Background:

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) is suitable for high capacity and longdistance
power transmission, thus becoming ideal for connecting renewable energies such as solar
power and wind power to grids.

Objective:

Overhead lines in HVDC are vulnerable to short-circuit faults. Non-permanent DC short
circuit faults are the most common in HVDC transmission, which can lead to pause in power transmission
and interruption in large grids. Thereby, it is crucial to deploy techniques to suppress fault
current.

Method:

To lower the fault current economically, a coordinated fault current limiting strategy based
on a hybrid multilevel modular converter (MMC) is proposed in this paper.

Results:

Combining hybrid MMC and small-capacity DC circuit breaker reduces total IGBTs required
and avoids MMC blocking during pole-to-ground short-circuit fault. This approach is verified
using a two-terminal MMC-based system in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation environment.

Conclusion:

By implementing the introduced scheme, the peak fault current can be lowered by
33.0% using hybrid-MMC with 80% of FBSMs. Economic efficiency can be improved by adopting
proposed scheme.
Flavaglines: Their Discovery from Plants Used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Synthesis, and Drug Development Against Cancer and Immune
Disorders
Authors: Wang Dong , Tezeren Mustafa , Abou-Hamdan Hussein , Yu Peng , Nebigil Canan G. , Désaubry Laurent
Published: November 2021

:

Flavaglines, a family of compounds from plants used in traditional Chinese medicine,
exhibit a broad range of biological effects, including anticancer, antiviral, cardioprotective, and
anti-inflammatory activities. They exert their action by targeting the scaffold proteins called
prohibitin-1 and -2 and the mRNA helicases eIF4A and DDX3. Flavaglines are densely
functionalized cyclopenta[b]benzofurans that have attracted the attention of some of the most
eminent organic chemists. This review provides an overview of the biosynthesis, total synthesis,
and pharmacological activities of flavaglines, which have recently culminated with the entrance of
a synthetic derivative, Zotatifin, into clinical trials against advanced refractory solid tumors,
intolerant to standard treatments.
Needs analysis on English language use by homestay owners in Ubud Gianyar
Authors: Erfiani Ni Made Diana , Sukarsih Ni Nyoman Tri , Wardhana I Gede Neil Prajamukti , Lindawati Ni Putu
Published: November 2021

This study aims to conduct a basic level needs analysis of the use of English by homestay owners in the village of Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. The analysis was carried out in three main areas, namely what the learners know in terms of language skills and language functions, what they do not know in terms of problems they encountered in in handling guests and what they want to know in terms of their expectation to increase their competencies in handling guests. This study used a mixed method research by exploratory design that focuses on a qualitative approach before measuring or testing it quantitatively. The results showed that in terms of language skills what they need the most are speaking and listening skills, whereas in terms of language functions they mostly need general conversation, providing information, providing services and answering question. In terms of problem they often face are guests who speak too fast, do not have enough vocabulary and the feeling of insecure communicating with guests. In terms of expectation on language use, homestay owners need a standard of language pattern which includes handling guests from checking in to checking out.
Extracurricular classes on the study of historical and cultural monuments of England
Authors: Pirmanova Gavkhar Nazarkulovna , Yarkulovna Saidova Surayyo , Najmiddinovna Khudoyarova Dildora , Mustafakulovich Isayev Anvar , Shavkatovna Jurayeva Nargiza
Published: November 2021

Successful training depends not only on active vocabulary but mainly on the presentation of cultural material about England. First of all - from the general information about the greatest ancient-architecture as a whole which can be successfully solved during non-school time. With the maximum use of intellectual and creative abilities of adolescence, including adequate communication and education activities of adolescents. The article reveals the contents of new technologies, non-traditional and original, innovative methods, modern information tools that are effectively used in extracurricular activities, primarily for the development of intellectual and creative activities of teenagers - precisely not included in the teaching scope - on potentially-effective material about monuments of history and culture (Great Britain, England).
Scientific potential of Russian women
Authors: Egorychev Aleksandr M. , Akhtyan Anna G. , Bykov Anatoly K. , Rychikhina Elina N. , Lvova Svetlana V. , Zotova Marina V.
Published: November 2021

Based on historical analysis of the scientific literature, the paper demonstrates the role, importance, and necessity of developing the female scientific potential in the Russian state and society. The sphere of young students' scientific interests has been identified and substantiated with gender consideration. Similarly, possibilities of optimizing the potential of young students have been found with gender-specific aspects borne in mind. In the research, the authors used theoretical and empirical methods of collecting information about the scientific potential of Russian women. An entire range of problems (causes) has been found which prevent the potential of Russian women from being completely fulfilled in science. Principal conditions and mechanisms have been examined which help optimize the development of the scientific potential of young higher educational institution students with gender consideration. The obtained conclusions highlight the necessity of optimizing the female potential in the country's scientific activity in the most diverse focus areas.
Effect of pandemic on performance of contracts and remedies to the cases of breach
Authors: Dubey Maitreyee , Dimri Shikha
Published: November 2021

There would hardly be any walk of life which has gone unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its effect on the performance of contracts has also attracted legal questions and practical balancing of interests. In deciding whether a sum stipulated to be paid in case of breach of contract is liquidated damages or penalty to secure performance of the contract, intention of party is an important factor in determining but not always controlling one. Substantially, remedies are given by actions in cases of performance of contracts. The nature of the contract determines the kind of remedies. The article demonstrates the structure of damages, penalty-default theory as derived from Hadley v. Baxendale. It also analyses the effects brought in by the Covid-19 pandemic over the award of damages. By this article, the authors aim to analyze the two most crucial aspects of the Indian Contract Act ie. Performace, frustration, and award of damages. The article attempts to scrutinize the dimensions and ways in which these words can be interpreted and applied. In this paper, the author will rely on critical and comparative analysis. For certain empirical demands of the topic, already published data and information will be relied on and acknowledged.
Shell-shock in death of a hero
Authors: Sagar Sunil , Shehadah Maysoon
Published: November 2021

This paper investigates the psychological trauma precipitated by war in Death of a Hero, a semi-autobiographical novel by Richard Aldington, the veteran who served as a soldier in World War I. So, the writer himself witnessed the appalling horrors of war and turned them into a novel. This reveals how the war horrors shatter the sensitive artist psychologically and drive him to commit suicide. Although this novel departs from historical details in the protagonist’s tragic end, it offers a pathetic description of the writer’s agonies which transgresses its setting; i.e., England World War I, and presents a Mankind’s dilemma everywhere. As a narrative, this novel pauses upon the hero’s psychological sufferings in the midst of a fragmented family which represents the British dissolute society at that time, and shows their effects in developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder later on. That society was akin to another wasteland. The paper adopts a psychoanalytic approach as it attempts to penetrate into the hero’s traumatic experiences. Hence emerges the significance of such a psychoanalytic approach.
English language teaching to young learners in the socially distanced classroom
Authors: Banu Syeda Noorie , Palukuri Vijayababu , Mutyala Suresh , Kumar K. Vinay
Published: November 2021

It is understood by the academic communities that they take responsibility for their online learning with the help of the necessary technical equipment during the lockdown times, and manage their schedules. They have no choice but to find a solution to their problems on their own when their classmates and their language teachers are around. As the detention is partially lifted in some places, young students are starting to attend their language classes. In a way, they are released from the sense of isolation they felt at home during this time of Lockdown that was coming to an end. But things have changed. Now they find the common space of the classroom again, but in the socially distant classroom and also referred by some as a virtual classroom. This is a challenging time for an English teacher too. The communicative classroom has changed. How it would be possible to regain the enthusiasm of students who work together and share broad and meaningful interaction? Group discussions and pairwork can be very difficult, and young students may need to find new ways to combine these activities.
Tambar Ni Hulit: An ancient medical manuscript in North Sumatera
Authors: Harahap Nurhayati , Lubis Haris Sutan , Siahaan Jamorlan , Hasibuan Ahmad Laut , Nasution Latifah Yusri
Published: November 2021

Tambar ni hulit, which means skin medicine in the Simalungun language, is the title of an old manuscript belonging to the Simalungun tribe. This manuscript is written on laklak material containing medicine information for various diseases. Moreover, this manuscript is relatively rare and written in characters and language that are no longer commonly used. The purpose of this study is to inventory, describe, transliterate, and translate the interpretation of the Tambar Ni Hulit contents. Tambar Ni Hulit is one of the results in searching for old manuscripts in various places in North Sumatra, like museums, libraries, and private collections. The inventory, description, transliteration, and translation were carried out by applying the philological method and content analysis was done to review the content.  The result of the inventory described the information of the storage location of Tambar Ni Hulit, namely the North Sumatra Museum. The description analysis described the physical state of the manuscript. From the transliteration and translation results, it is concluded that the Tambar Ni Hulit contains various disease information accompanied by the ingredients of their respective medicine and treatment methods with incantations during the treatment.
Application of historical literacy in history learning in the time of COVID-19
Authors: Kurniawati Kurniawati , Rahman Ayuningtias
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine how the application of historical literacy during the Covid-19 pandemic is forced to Online Learning. This research uses a qualitative method in the form of a case study in a private school in East Jakarta, with history teachers and students as key informants. The result of this study is that history teachers have difficulty with allocating time. The difficulty of the teacher increases if history learning is associated with historical literacy which requires students not only to read and understand one source but various historical sources including primary sources. History teachers feel that their students' literacy levels are still lacking even though they do not dare to generalize all of them because they have not implemented any tests. The teacher thinks that both the level of historical literacy and the students' lack of historical literacy can be measured through the practice questions given in tests. Teachers are also hesitant to say the historical literacy level of their students because online distance learning uses zoom meetings. In conclusion, learning history experienced many obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. There are more obstacles if history learning wants to fulfill the concept of historical literacy.
Physical education learning model base on information, communication technology
Authors: Widyaningsih H. , Yulianti Eva , Setiawan Iwan
Published: November 2021

There was a revolution in the learning process in schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. At this time, the digital era plays a very important role in replacing human interaction in carrying out all life activities in almost all fields. Currently the teaching and learning process is carried out online. However, for the field of motion learning in physical education, students still have to be able to practice the sports movements that have been arranged in the curriculum. This study aims to determine what learning models are used in providing motion learning materials during this pandemic. Methods: This study used is a survey method with descriptive analysis. The sample in this study were physical education teachers in Junior High Schools in Jakarta. Results: This study showed that the online physical education learning model that is most widely mastered and used in the teaching and learning process. Conclusion:  The most widely used media in learning physical education are live youtube and motion learning videos.
Legal regulation of religion in the context of ecclesiastical law as a model of a single legal space in Europe
Authors: Yermakova Hanna , Miakinchenko Iryna , Stelnykovych Serhii , Maksymov Oleksandr , Zahlada Viktor
Published: November 2021

The basic historical conditions for the formation of religious doctrines within the Christian faith were determined. It was established that the church proclaiming the need for unity of Europe did not object to the existence of nation states. The conclusion regarding the desire of the church to subject the political power in the states of Europe and thereby establish unity of management methods was proved. Such methods were based on the principles of Catholic religious doctrine and dogma. The content culturological integration processes in the environment, particularly in science and art was disclosed. It was identified their impact on integration and mutual penetration of ideas of humanistic orientation into the European consciousness.
Procedure and conditions of life executing punishment
Authors: Konopelskyi Viktor , Merkulova Valentyna , Hrytenko Oksana , Pogrebna Kateryna , Muradyan Harehyn
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the consideration of essence and tendencies of reforming the criminal-executive legislation of Ukraine concerning the procedure and execution and serving life imprisonment conditions. Certain debatable provisions, both theoretical and legal, concerning procedure and conditions of life service executing punishment are considered. It is proved that clarity, completeness and system-legal balance will be facilitated by the formal reproduction in the law of classification of all criminal-executive norms of Chapter 22 of the Criminal Executive Code (hereinafter–CEC) (based on a certain criterion) into norms of general and special significance, which in turn should be divided into the following subtypes. General penitentiary provisions, which determine the initial legal status of persons sentenced to life imprisonment, provide a list and features of the rights, legitimate interests, responsibilities of convicts, ways (mechanism) to comply with safe conditions of detention, etc. General penitentiary provisions, which define the basic principles for implementation of changes in detention conditions during execution and serving a sentence (essence, tasks, forms, general requirements for material grounds for application, procedural issues of progressive system implementation, definition of disciplinary system).
Business management and methods of predictive financial analysis companies
Authors: Smorada Marián , Lukáčková Andrea , Hajduová Zuzana , Šrenkel Ľudovít , Havier Ján
Published: November 2021

The focus of this presented work is the application of one-dimensional discriminant analysis in specific conditions of economic practice. The research sample of the enterprises has shown, that even these methods can better warn against nearing bankruptcy by predicting whether business will or will not be sustainable. Generally, these discriminant analyses use the financial ratios methods. The future situation of an enterprise can be predicted, among other things, by means of one-dimensional and multidimensional discriminant analysis methods, which are dealt with by several authors. Given the different approaches of authors, one-dimensional discriminant analysis methods that are "older" can be assumed to have a different reliability than multidimensional discriminant analysis methods. The assumptions of our research were verified in a group consisting of prosperous and non-prosperous business entities. The results of the original research show that one-dimensional discriminatory methods had a higher reliability than the multidimensional ones on the sample of enterprises surveyed. At the same time, it has not been established that a 100% reliable method will be found, but it is good to know the assumptions on which these existing methods work and use a combination of multiple methods.
Administrative and criminal measures in the field of prevention and counteraction to the spread of coronavirus diseases in Ukraine and their results
Authors: Zarosylo Volodymyr , Karelova Halyna , Kaplya Oleksandr , Denisova Lyudmyla , Muravyova Iryna
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of administrative and other measures in Ukraine aimed at reducing the number of coronavirus disease and the number of deaths from complications caused by such disease. The state of the legislation that exists today in Ukraine is analyzed. It is noted that most of the regulations are quite positive and in compliance with their requirements it was possible to stop the spread of coronavirus disease. At the same time, it has been proven that in Ukraine, despite the new legislation, the number of patients and deaths is increasing. The reasons for this phenomenon in most cases are, firstly, non-compliance with the requirements of quarantine, wearing masks and other measures, and secondly, the small number of people who are vaccinated and thus spread the coronavirus. This problem is global and therefore it is probably necessary to develop appropriate regulations at the United Nations level and implement the requirements of such regulations in the legislation of all countries.
Creating the system of countering fake information as assurance of the state information security
Authors: Svintsytskyi Andrii V. , Semeniuk Oleksandr H. , Ufimtseva Olena S. , Irkha Yurii B. , Suslin Serhii V.
Published: November 2021

The article focuses on the notion of fake information as a tool of psychological influence in the context of hybrid wars. The theoretical framework of this research constitutes works of the prominent academicians in the area of manipulation studies. Empirical research methods such as observation, comparison, generalization and expert evaluation are used. First of all, types and methods of psychological influences used by mass media and social networks with a view to manipulate public opinions are distinguished. Moreover, the impact of emotions on the critical perception of the news is highlighted. The indicators of manipulative influence are defined in order to resist them. Besides, the ways of creating and distributing false information are described. In addition, the development of fakes identification mechanisms is considered a priority for the governmental and other public institutions. This is illustrated by a range of technologies developed to automatically detect fake news. Apart from that, the degrees of the information reliability are explored. Furthermore, structural elements of fake messages, which include the source and the message itself, are discussed. Misinformation of the public, promotion of certain opinions, encouragement of aggressive actions and installment of doubts are singled out as the main tasks of fake information.
Legislative basics of legal interpretation
Authors: Antoshkina Valeriya K. , Loshchykhin Oleksandr , Topchii Oksana , Shevchenko Dmytro , Hryhorchuk Myroslav V.
Published: November 2021

The main purpose of legal interpretation is to create conditions for the effective functioning of law and its components by clarifying their true content, which eliminates any doubts and ambiguities. That is still the reason why scholars and legal practitioners pay considerable attention to various aspects of legal interpretation, one of which is to determine the legal basis of legal interpretation, which actualizes the topic of this paper. The purpose of this article is: first, to analyze the provisions of current Ukrainian legislation for identifying the general approaches embodied in it and the principles for the implementation of legal interpretation activities by state power bodies; secondly: presentation on the basis of modern achievements and developments of legal science of the system of measures for standardization of such activity, bringing it in line with the needs of law enforcement practice. The solution of the set tasks was carried out using the method of philosophical dialectics, a system of general scientific and special scientific methods of cognition, which are based on the principles of objectivity, comprehensiveness, complexity.
International cooperation in conducting procedural actions during the pre-trial investigation in the countries of the European Union and perspectives of its use in Ukraine
Authors: Kozachenko Oleksandr I. , Zarosylo Volodymyr , Gelemei Mykola O. , Stankovych Mykhailo I. , Yatsun Mykola M.
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes some areas of cooperation between law enforcement agencies of the European Union in the field of pre-trial investigation. Particular attention is paid to the European Arrest Warrant and its application. Ukraine aspiring to become a member of the EU must take into account all issues related to the issuance and execution of these warrants. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of more specific problems related to criminal-executive criteria for the perception of life imprisonment as subspecies of imprisonment for a certain period; systemic content ratio of general penitentiary norms, which determine the legal status of convicts sentenced to life imprisonment, and special ones, which should reproduce peculiarities of regime requirements of penitentiary institutions of different security levels (in particular, medium and maximum). It is proved that clarity, completeness and system-legal balance will be facilitated by the formal reproduction in the law of classification of all criminal-executive norms of Chapter 22 of the Criminal Executive Code (hereinafter–CEC) (based on a certain criterion) into norms of general and special significance, which in turn should be divided into the following subtypes. Moreover, the EU countries do not yet have the appropriate practice in the application of these warrants.
Visual analytics for enterprise financial project management
Authors: Komarnytska Hanna , Malyuga Natalya , Androsova Olena , Vovk Liudmyla , Smolinska Nataliya , Sharova Svitlana
Published: November 2021

As practice shows, one of the modern, effective methods for analyzing various data is visualization. It is currently widely used in solving problems of analyzing initial data in multiple fields of human activity ? scientific research, design work, financial monitoring, etc. However, the human brain is designed so that the graphical display allows one to perceive and understand some features of quantitative data, and some quantitative tasks can be best performed. The article reveals a set of tasks for managing financial projects and the resulting visual methods of analytics. The application of a systematic approach to the management of financial projects and the solution to the visualization of complex data analytics problems is considered. A diagram of the implementation of the stages of data visualization for analysis by specialists and project management is presented. It is proposed to use modern tools for computer data processing and visualization using cross-sectional data, detailing and structuring large amounts of data. The importance of modern analytical software is noted, which allows visualizing financial analytics using various models or combining them in the shortest possible time.
Neural network approximation in forecasting economic risks
Authors: Kotsiubivska Kateryna I. , Tymoshenko Olena V. , Chaikovska Olena A. , Tolmach Maryna S. , Khrushch Svitlana S.
Published: November 2021

The article considers methodological approaches to assessing the level of development of economic systems in the context of increasing the accuracy of forecasts in unpredictable socio-economic conditions in particular taking into account the impact of unforeseen environmental risks and disasters. The author's used methods to approximate economic criteria with the help of neural networks. Analyzing the criteria of economic development of different countries, as well as taking into account the factors of the macroeconomic environment, a neural network approximation model of risk forecasting in the economic development of the country has been developed. To date, a large number of mathematical forecasting methods are known, and experts in the world economy use appropriate risk assessment criteria, but the neural network is used when the exact type of connections between inputs and outputs is unknown, which allows us to create a more accurate and flexible forecast model. The modeling takes into account the main weights that determine the degree and the priority of the impact on each component of the economic system and characterizes the complex macroeconomic relationships to determine the aggregate indices.
Islamic factor in the immigration process of the European Union
Authors: Borodin Ivan L. , Vodolaskova Kateryna Yu. , Bortnyk Valentyn A. , Sukhodolska Anastasia A. , Oleshchenko Veronika Yu.
Published: November 2021

The article attempts to draw attention to the fact that the future of Western Europe depends to a certain extent on the timely resolution of immigration problems related to Muslims. This article aims to make a contribution to the research of the issue concerning the future of the Western Europe immigration process, which depends to a certain extent on the timely resolution of immigration problems related to Muslims. The point is that immigration flows, especially from the Muslim world, from a sporadic phenomenon have become a constant factor and raised questions about the development and implementation of measures to adapt Muslim immigrants to new working, living and cultural conditions in their new countries, search decisions aimed at reducing the pressure of the demographic factor on the economic development of host countries, cooperation in respect of human rights.
Ibn Khaldun's concepts in the mirror of Arab political and economic identity
Authors: Kostyrya Inna , Yanchenko Nataliia
Published: November 2021

The topic of the asymmetry of the processes of globalization, regionalization, localization of international life, for all its fame, does not negate the relevance of deep analysis, especially in the case of traditional societies. Therefore, we set ourselves the task of exploring the ethnohistorical, spiritual, cultural, economic and political spheres of the life of the peoples of the Arab region in retrospection and dynamics using historical-logical, comparative methods and a systematic approach. We also put forward hypotheses that: 1) the key subjective factor influencing the political decision-making markets are the interests of the elite, political leaders in the context of resolving conflicts in the tradition of Muslim diplomacy; 2) the economic, political, legal and philosophical-religious thought of the Arab countries developed under the influence of Islam set forth in the Koran - the holy book of Muslims; 3) the origins of these concepts were laid by Al-Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Khaldun and other thinkers of the XI-XV centuries; 4) by analogy with Western political economists, starting with Thomas Aquinas, one can carry out analysis in the paradigm of the so-called “moral economists”.
Gender equality in states’ armed forces
Authors: Perepolkin Serhii M. , Boniak Valentyna O. , Zavhorodnii Vitalii A. , Syroid Tetiana L. , Filianina Liudmyla A.
Published: November 2021

The article aims to disclose the most common challenges faced by women during military service based on the results of the gender equality state’s analysis in the armed forces of various states and to develop suggestions for their solution. The use of the comparative method allowed to compare the existing doctrinal approaches to the women’s gender equality concept in the modern states’ armed forces, to determine the quantitative rates of women’s service in the armed forces of various states, and to analyze the most common challenges faced by women servicemen in the time of service. To solve gender inequalities in the armed forces, their Ministries of Defense should introduce measures promoting women’s rights in the armed forces. Successful implementation of this goal requires the solution of a number of tasks, including the eradication of the following cases: unprofessional behavior; bullying; morally outdated double and inconsistent standards’ application; sexual harassment and assaults on women; the application of any stereotypes based on the violation of women’s equal rights to serve in the armed forces on par with men, etc.
Lo íntimo natural: esteticismos menstruales y sus representaciones culturales
Authors:   Universidad del Valle, Colombia, Flórez González Fernando , Mora Olarte Eugenia ,   Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Published: November 2021

Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo evidenciar que una vez se volvió público en occidente el tema de la menstruación en la primera década del siglo XX, no se hicieron públicos el manejo adecuado y la comprensión del ciclo menstrual, sino los dispositivos con los que podía contenerse el fluido. Esta situación alentó la vergüenza y el consumo insostenible de productos de higiene femenina que participan de la estigmatización cultural de la menstruación. Se propone mediante una revisión documental de la publicidad, análisis de contenido visual y algunos estudios de las representaciones culturales de la menstruación en Latinoamérica un panorama breve y reflexivo de la diversidad de componentes simbólicos que rodean la menstruación. A su vez, presentamos casos puntuales de artistas de diversas disciplinas que bajo la promoción del «empoderamiento femenino» ridiculizan el cuerpo menstruante y alientan, de igual modo que las diversas publicidades, el desprestigio de lo íntimo-natural en los cuerpos menstruantes.
El tejido Guane: importancia y propuesta de preservación desde la conjunción entre artesanía, educación y diseño
Authors:   Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo, Colombia, Vidal Prada Ernesto , Vargas Espitia Adolfo ,   Universidad de Investigación y Desarrollo, Colombia
Published: November 2021

El presente artículo se centra en un proceso de investigación en torno a los tejidos y las herramientas utilizadas para su elaboración en la extinta cultura de los Guane, que se ubicó en el territorio del actual departamento de Santander. Para ello, se proponen dos momentos principales: uno en el que se realiza una revisión histórica y conceptual en torno a la cultura material para entender la importancia de sus tejidos; y otro que presenta los resultados parciales del desarrollo de una propuesta objetual (kit para elaboración de tejido) cuyo fin es la preservación de la tradición del tejido Guane. Esta propuesta es concebida desde una mirada en la que el diseño industrial, la artesanía (los saberes ancestrales) y la educación dialogan constructivamente a partir de pensar y concebir escenarios (metodologías, procesos y objetos) que permitan rescatar tradiciones y valores culturales propios.
Time to Say Goodbye?: A Study on Music, Ritual and Death in the Netherlands
Authors: Bruin-Mollenhorst Janieke
Published: November 2021

In Time to Say Goodbye? A Study on Music, Ritual and Death in the Netherlands, Janieke Bruin- Mollenhorst explores attitudes towards death in the Netherlands through the lens of music during contemporary funeral rituals. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the author stud-ies the interplay between music facilities, musical repertoires and funeral rituals from 1914 to present; the functions of contemporary funeral music; and the use of religious expressions in contemporary funeral music. She shows that continuing bonds play an important role in the ways people in contemporary Dutch society deal with death. In this innovative study, the lens of funeral music sheds new light on the socio-cultural context of death-related practices and ideas. It demonstrates the relevance of music, both in funerary practices and in the academic fields of death studies and ritual studies.
AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF TPO (ACT 172) AMONG CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY PERSONNEL IN KLANG VALLEY
Authors: Nik Mohamed Sukri Nik Adlin , Wan Ariffin Wan Tarmeze , Othman Noriah
Published: November 2021

The need to care for trees, especially in urban areas, has become increasingly important for countries like Malaysia which are developing rapidly. Recognising the fact that construction activities could put trees at risks of death and damage, the Malaysian government introduced Tree Preservation Order (Act 172) in 1996. However, there were cases occurred afterwards whereby matured trees had been cut down for development without consent of the local authorities. This situation has raised many questions about the effectiveness of the TPO (Act 172) implementation, including on how far the TPO (Act 172) has been publicised and understood by those related to the construction industry, a pre-requisite for successful legislative implementation. This study assesses the current awareness and knowledge of the TPO (Act 172) among 60 professionals in the construction industry (PCI) and 47 personnel in local authorities (PLA) within Klang Valley through a questionnaire survey. The results show that the awareness level of TPO (Act 172) among PLA respondents was higher than that of PCI. While most of the PLA got acquainted with the TPO (Act 172) through their organisations, most of the PCI learned it from friends and social medias. It is recommended that the government should be more active in publicising the TPO (Act 172) such as through mass media and awareness campaigns.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MOVEMENT: EMPRICAL EVIDENCE
Authors: Abu Bakar Aisyah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Abdullah Muhammad Faris
Published: November 2021

The living environment in which humans dwell in and are surrounded by, and thus include the immediate built environment, is fertile ground for personal development leading to community advancement. Issue: Ample amount of studies have been carried out on the influence of personal empowerment (PE) on community movement (CM). Little attention was given to the empirical evidence of the impact of PE on CM. Purpose: This paper sets out to confirm the statistical predictability of CM based on PE. Approach: Multiple Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression were executed to assess linear associations and parameters of linear equations to predict CM components based on PE items. Findings: Majority of PE items were significant predictors of CM components and ‘setting goals and striving to meet goals’ was the strongest predictor of CM.
RESPONDENTS’ AREA OF PREFERENCE WHEN DISASTER STRIKES: A CASE STUDY OF CAMERON HIGHLAND
Authors: Rabe Noor Suzilawati , Mohd Hussain Mohd Ramzi , Tukiman Izawati , Zen Ismawi , Muda Rahsidi Sabri , Mamat Ahmad Fadhli
Published: November 2021

Disaster can be understood as the probability or threat of quantifiable damage, injury, liability, loss, or any other negative occurrence that is caused by external or internal vulnerabilities that required an immediate action. Therefore, this study intends to understand respondents’ preferences of location when disaster strikes their settlements/ villages. Their responses are important to indicate their preparedness when facing disaster. Data collection was employed using the questionnaire survey method to the 11 villages. The selection of population was based on a cluster random sampling to ensure equal probability chances weregiven to every individual in every village. A total of 847 responses were able to be used for data analysis. The results show that the respondents’ knowledge on safe location was influenced by their demographic background. In addition, their experience with disasters and residential area also influenced their area of preference to seek refuge in the event of a disaster. Thus, an active promotion of such information related to risk management and reduction should be varied to cater the unique characteristics of the population.
Dance/Movement Therapy and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Reflection of Clinical Practices and History
Authors:   Drexel University - Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Bryl Karolina ,   1601 Cherry St (3 Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, USA, Biondo Jacelyn ,   Lesley University - Division of Expressive Therapies; 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA, USA
Published: November 2021

Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a strengths-based approach to psychotherapy that uses dance and movement as the primary form of communication, while emphasizing the movement relationship in addition to verbal dialogue. Positive and negative symptomatology of a diagnosis on the schizophrenia spectrum often disrupt organized thinking, orientation to reality, overall functioning, communication, and healthy relationships. Therefore, a body-based psychotherapeutic approach can be a pragmatic way to support, join, and process with people who have a diagnosis of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). This paper explores the positive and negative symptoms of SSD, bodily manifestations of these symptoms, and particular ways to use DMT as a psychosocial treatment option. The use of creativity with this population can support a psychotherapeutic relationship focused on personal strengths, individuality, community development, and unconditional acceptance. This paper is grounded in the historical framework of DMT, particularly considering the theoretical work of Marian Chace and Trudi Schoop. The work is also substantiated anecdotally through the authors’ respective clinical practice with individuals diagnosed on the schizophrenia spectrum and through individual research focused on working with individuals experiencing acute and chronic manifestations of SSD. A brief overview of the current research has been included.
Predicting Video Game Addiction Through the Dimensions of Consumer Video Game Engagement: Quantitative and Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Abbasi Amir Zaib , Rehman Umair , Afaq Zahra , Rafeh Mir Abdur , Hlavacs Helmut , Mamun Mohammed A , Shah Muhammad Umair
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Video games are expanding exponentially with their increased popularity among users. However, this popularity has also led to an increase in reported video game addiction. There may be consumer engagement–related factors that may influence video game addiction.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to empirically examine the impact of the dimensions of consumer video game engagement on video game addiction. The dimensions are dedication, absorption, conscious attention, social connection, enthusiasm, and interaction. We utilize the uses and gratifications theory to study the video game engagement dimensions as potential factors through which gamers feel gratified and engaged in video game playing. Additionally, this study incorporates the cultivation theory to investigate how video game engagement factors trigger video game addiction.

METHODS

A two-step process was applied for data analysis on valid cases of 176 gamers aged 15-25 years: video game addiction was specified and validated as a reflective-formative construct, and hypothesis testing was later performed using the WarpPLS on valid respondents.

RESULTS

The analysis uncovered 2 dimensions of video game engagement: social connection with P=.08 and interaction with P=.49, which did not significantly contribute to video game addiction.

CONCLUSIONS

This study offers unique insights to a myriad of stakeholders, mostly psychologists and psychiatrists, who routinely prescribe behavior modification techniques to treat video game addiction.
Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Preventing Occlusal Caries in the Primary Teeth of Preschool Children: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Duangthip Duangporn , He Shuyang , Gao Sherry Shiqian , Chu Chun Hung , Lo Edward Chin Man
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Tooth decay is a significant public health problem globally. The caries-arrest effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been well documented. However, information on the caries-preventive effect of SDF on primary teeth is insufficient.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this trial is to investigate the effectiveness of semiannual application of 38% SDF and that of 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) varnish when compared with placebo control for preventing occlusal caries in the primary molars of preschool children over 30 months.

METHODS

This 3-arm, parallel design, double-blind, randomized controlled trial involves 791 preschool children. Children are randomly allocated to receive 1 of 3 interventions as follows: Group 1, 38% SDF; Group 2, 5% NaF varnish; and Group 3, placebo control (tonic water). The intervention and dental examination will be carried out every 6 months. A parent-administered questionnaire, including the children’s demographic background and oral health–related behaviors, has been collected at baseline. Follow-up examinations to detect new caries development will be conducted every 6 months by a masked examiner. Caries development will be diagnosed at the cavitation level. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses will be adopted. A 2-level logistic regression analysis will be performed to investigate the effects of the study interventions and other potential confounding factors on the development of occlusal caries.

RESULTS

This study was started on September 1, 2020, and the recruitment process ended on September 30, 2021. At present, a total of 791 children are participating in the study. This 30-month clinical trial is expected to be completed in March 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

If SDF application is more effective than NaF varnish for preventing caries on occlusal surfaces of primary teeth, it can be a preferred choice for caries prevention in a kindergarten-based program. Results of this trial will provide valuable clinical evidence for the development of oral health strategies and policies on the promotion of child oral health.

CLINICALTRIAL

HKU Clinical Registry HKUCTR-2844, https://tinyurl.com/bdhz9yuk; ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05084001, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05084001

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/35145
Incidence of Diagnostic Errors Among Unexpectedly Hospitalized Patients Using an Automated Medical History–Taking System With a Differential Diagnosis Generator: Retrospective Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kawamura Ren , Harada Yukinori , Sugimoto Shu , Nagase Yuichiro , Katsukura Shinichi , Shimizu Taro
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Automated medical history–taking systems that generate differential diagnosis lists have been suggested to contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy. However, the effect of these systems on diagnostic errors in clinical practice remains unknown.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to assess the incidence of diagnostic errors in an outpatient department, where an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven automated medical history–taking system that generates differential diagnosis lists was implemented in clinical practice.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective observational study using data from a community hospital in Japan. We included patients aged 20 years and older who used an AI-driven, automated medical history–taking system that generates differential diagnosis lists in the outpatient department of internal medicine for whom the index visit was between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, followed by unplanned hospitalization within 14 days. The primary endpoint was the incidence of diagnostic errors, which were detected using the Revised Safer Dx Instrument by at least two independent reviewers. To evaluate the effect of differential diagnosis lists from the AI system on the incidence of diagnostic errors, we compared the incidence of these errors between a group where the AI system generated the final diagnosis in the differential diagnosis list and a group where the AI system did not generate the final diagnosis in the list; the Fisher exact test was used for comparison between these groups. For cases with confirmed diagnostic errors, further review was conducted to identify the contributing factors of these errors via discussion among three reviewers, using the Safer Dx Process Breakdown Supplement as a reference.

RESULTS

A total of 146 patients were analyzed. A final diagnosis was confirmed for 138 patients and was observed in the differential diagnosis list from the AI system for 69 patients. Diagnostic errors occurred in 16 out of 146 patients (11.0%, 95% CI 6.4%-17.2%). Although statistically insignificant, the incidence of diagnostic errors was lower in cases where the final diagnosis was included in the differential diagnosis list from the AI system than in cases where the final diagnosis was not included in the list (7.2% vs 15.9%, P=.18).

CONCLUSIONS

The incidence of diagnostic errors among patients in the outpatient department of internal medicine who used an automated medical history–taking system that generates differential diagnosis lists seemed to be lower than the previously reported incidence of diagnostic errors. This result suggests that the implementation of an automated medical history–taking system that generates differential diagnosis lists could be beneficial for diagnostic safety in the outpatient department of internal medicine.
Efectos multidimensionales de la minería en San José del Progreso, Oaxaca
Authors: Azamar Alonso Aleida , Téllez Ramírez Isidro
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: categorizar los efectos sociales, culturales, ecológicos, legislativos y económicos del extractivismo minero en el ejido San José, ubicado en el municipio de San José del Progreso, Oaxaca. Metodología: consiste en una categorización multidimensional sobre los impactos de la minería en una comunidad rural. Resultados: se constató la existencia de efectos negativos multidimensionales que causó la actividad minera entre 2006 y 2019 y que afectaron a la población y al territorio. Limitaciones: la falta de presupuesto para ampliar su alcance, así como los riesgos de seguridad debido a las tensiones territoriales que existen en el lugar. Valor: la propuesta metodológica de análisis y categorización de los impactos del extractivismo. Conclusiones: se concluye que el proyecto minero San José carece de mecanismos necesarios para beneficiar el desarrollo social local.