bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A multi-method approach to analyze changes in gully characteristics between 2009 and 2018 in southeast Nigeria
Authors: Osumgborogwu Ikenna , Wainwright John , Turbull Laura , Uzoigwe Luke
Published: July 2021

Gully erosion is the dominant environmental problem in southeast Nigeria
and has led to loss of human and material resources. In this study, we
evaluated changes in gully characteristics in southeast Nigeria between
2009 and 2018 using a multi-method approach including geotechnical
investigations, analysis of high-resolution satellite imagery (2 – 5 m)
and focus group discussions. Gully numbers increased from 26 to 39 and
mean gully length increased from 0.39 to 0.43 km. We found that the
soils in the study area have low cohesion and high sand content which
make them susceptible to dispersal by erosive forces. Land adjacent to
rivers had the highest concentration of gullies, and there was a sharp
rise in slope from 10 – 58.2% within a distance less than 500 m from
the river. Regarding potential gully-drivers, land-use changes were
observed. Non-vegetated lands increased from 58.6 km2 to 144.7 km2
between 2009 and 2018, while reductions in fallowed lands from 281.2 km2
to 57.8 km2 were observed. Results from focus group meetings indicate
there was no gullying in the area before the Nigerian civil war.
Although war-time activities which led to initiation of oldest gullies
have ceased, land-use changes likely increase volume of surface runoff.
We infer that interactions between soil conditions which potentially
enhance seepage erosion and higher surface runoff resulting from
land-use changes have propagated gullying in the study area post-civil
war.
Attachment on mortar surfaces by cyanobacterium Gloeocapsa PCC 73106 and sequestration of CO2 by microbially induced calcium carbonate
Authors: Zhu Tingting , Merroun Mohamed , Arhonditsis George , Dittrich Maria
Published: July 2021

Cyanobacterial carbonate precipitation induced by cells and
extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) enhances mortar durability. The
percentage of cell/EPS attachment regulates the effectiveness of the
mortar restoration. This study investigates the cell coverage on mortar
and microbially induced carbonate precipitation. Statistical analysis of
results from scanning electron and fluorescence microscopy shows that
the cell coverage was higher in the presence of UV-killed cells than
living cells. Cells preferably attached to cement paste than sand
grains, with a difference of one order of magnitude. The
energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses and Raman mapping suggest
cyanobacteria used atmospheric CO2 to precipitate carbonates.
Single-stranded RNA oligonucleotides that recruit endogenous hnRNPA1 enable the targeted reduction of gene expression
Authors: Melendez Justin , Pal Ananya , Puram Sidharth , Mitra Robi
Published: July 2021

Targeted gene knockdown has become one of the most powerful tools in
molecular biology and holds substantial promise in therapeutic
applications. While existing technologies such as siRNAs, CRISPRi, and
ASOs effectively and specifically reduce gene expression, few can be
used to first discover the genes that influence a particular phenotype
and then directly transition to being used as oligonucleotide
therapeutics. Thus, a tool that could help bridge the gap between target
discovery and the development of therapeutic leads would benefit the
scientific community. Here, we present hnRNPA1 recruiting
oligonucleotides, or AROs, as single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) molecules that
knockdown transcript levels of target genes. AROs target specific
pre-mRNA transcripts via sequence homology and leverage the ubiquitous
and abundant endogenous RNA-binding protein hnRNPA1 to degrade target
transcripts. Using RT-qPCR, we show that AROs effectively knock down
target genes when delivered via a plasmid and expressed using a Pol II
promoter or when delivered directly as single-strand RNAs. Additionally,
as proof of principle, we use a ssRNA ARO to knockdown KRT14 in squamous
cell carcinoma and show reduced invasive potential. We believe AROs fill
an important niche in the scientific toolbox by taking advantage of
endogenous RNA binding machinery for RNA knockdowns.
Chemical route for synthesis of citric acid from orange and grape juices
Authors: Naveen Prasad , Sivamani Selvaraju , Cuento Azucena , Pachiyappan Senthilkumar
Published: July 2021

Citrus fruits contain sufficient citric acid, which is the main tricarboxylic acid. The properties of citric acid make it an important additive in various process industries. This experimental study aims to produce citric acid from orange and grape juices. The chemical route for the synthesis of citric acid from citrus juices involves three steps: (i) neutralization to adjust pH (9-11) with a 2.8 M NaOH solution, (ii) addition of CaCl2 solution (40.3-41.1% w/v), and (iii) acidification with an H2SO4 solution (1.5-2.3 M) to produce citric acid. In this study, the fruits were peeled, crushed, filtered, neutralized, added CaCl2 solution, and acidified to obtain citric acid. The experiments were carried out by varying the final pH of the solution and the concentrations of CaCl2 and H2SO4 solutions, maintaining the total volume constant. A maximum citric acid yield of 91.1% and 79.8% were achieved from orange and grapefruits, respectively, at the optimum final pH of the solution and the concentrations of CaCl2 and H2SO4 solutions at 10, 40.7% w/v, and 1.9 M, respectively. Finally, the purified citric acid crystals were characterized using FTIR and XRD. Thus, it could be concluded that orange fruit would be a promising source for citric acid production than grape.
Influence of the initial orbital period and accretion efficiency on the low-mass binary evolution
Authors: Petrovic J.
Published: July 2021

This paper presents detailed evolutionary models of low-mass binary systems
(1.25 + 1 M?) with initial orbital periods of 10, 50 and 100 days and
accretion efficiency of 10%, 20%, 50%, and a conservative assumption. All
models are calculated with the MESA (Modules for Experiments in Stellar
Astrophysics) evolutionary code. We show that such binary systems can evolve
via a stable Case B mass transfer into long period helium white dwarf
systems.
Comparing the Cybersecurity Risk Disclosures of U.S. and Foreign Firms
Authors: Calderon Thomas G. , Gao Lei
Published: July 2021

This study explores the cybersecurity risk disclosure differences between foreign firms listed in the U.S. and U.S. firms. We first extract cybersecurity risks disclosures text with a Python program based on a list of cybersecurity keywords. We then perform textual analysis of the cybersecurity risk disclosures in foreign firms' 20-F filings and U.S. firms' 10-K filings. During our study period, we observe that foreign firms disclose more about their cybersecurity risks and their disclosures are more readable than U.S. firms. Foreign firms also use more numbers, fewer uncertainty words and fewer litigious language than their U.S. counterparts. In general, our study suggests that cybersecurity risk disclosures made by foreign firms are clearer and more specific than those made by U.S. firms. This finding could have implications for disclosure regulation and home bias research.
Betonarme Taşıyıcı Sistemlerin Depreme Dayanıklı Tasarımında Uyumlu Perde-Çerçeve Davranışı için Minimum Perde Oranının Belirlenmesi
Authors: DOGAN Orhan , GENÇ Yunus , ODACIOĞLU Orhan Gazi
Published: July 2021

Depreme dayanıklı yapı tasarımında kat adedi arttıkça, taşıma kapasitesini aşmamak, yatay ötelenmeleri sınırlamak ve çerçeve içi bölme duvarların hasar görmesini engellemek için betonarme perde elemanların kullanımı zorunlu hale gelmektedir. Depreme maruz kalmış yapılar incelendiğinde, bazı binalarda yeteri kadar betonarme perde eleman bulunmamasından dolayı, yatay ötelenmelerin sınır değerleri aştığı, perde elemanların daha büyük kesme gerilmelerine maruz kaldığı ve beklenmedik öncül gevrek kesme göçmelerinin perdelerde ortaya çıktığı görülmektedir. Betonarme çerçeve sisteme kısmi perde elemanların eklenmesiyle çerçeve sistem davranışının karma sistem davranışına evirildiği, perde oranının daha da arttırılmasıyla, konsol kirişe benzetilen perde duvar davranışına geçtiği bilinmektedir. Yatay deplasmanları sınırlamak için sadece tek bir kat alanına bağlı olarak gerekli perde duvar alanının belirlenmesi üzerine birçok çalışma bulunmaktadır. Burada ise binanın perde duvar davranışı göstermesi için kolon ve perdelerin ön tasarımı aşamasında, donatı artış oranına bağlı olarak bina maliyetindeki artış ve perde-çerçeve davranış uyumluluğu dikkate alınarak, perdelerin karşıladığı momentin bina taban momentine oranına bağlı, bir kattaki perde alanının tüm katların alanına oranının minimum değeri tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu amaçla, Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmelik (TBDY-2018) kurallarına uygun çerçeve sistemden oluşan beş katlı ve planda simetrik bir bina tasarlanmıştır. Öncelikle, kiriş-kolon çerçeve sistemden oluşan bu modele asansör perdesi eklenmiş, daha sonra asansörlü modele çeşitli oranlarda simetrik perdeler ilave edilerek toplamda 10 model oluşturulmuştur.
İç Mekânda Kullanılan Bazı Ahşap Esaslı Kompozit Levha Türlerinde Ses Yutma Katsayısının Belirlenmesi
Authors: MUSLU Mustafa Selmani
Published: July 2021

Günümüzde gelişen teknolojiye bağlı olarak gürültü bir sorun haline gelmektedir. Gürültü, rahatsız eden ses olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Gürültünün kontrol altına alınabilmesi, yaşamdaki kalite düzeyinin üst seviyelere çıkarılmasına bağlıdır. Gürültünün şiddeti, insan sağlığını etkileyecek seviyede olmasa da azaltılabilmeli ya da ortadan kaldırılmalıdır. Gürültü seviyesinin, kişi sağlığına etkisi sebebiyle; konunun önemli bir şekilde ele alınmasını gerektirmektedir. İç mekânda kullanılmakta olan malzemelerin ses yutma katsayıları, hacme bağlı olarak duyusal konforun sağlanmasında için önemli rol oynamaktadır. İç mekân tasarımında özellikle bölme elemanlarının yapımında doğal ve yapay ağaç malzemeler kullanılmaktadır. Ağaç malzemesinin doğal olması ve bazı önemli kullanım avantajlarının yanında farklı dezavantajları da bulunmaktadır. İç mekan da kullanılan ahşap esaslı kompozit malzemelerin ses yutum katsayılarının belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılan çalışmada yonga ve lif levha örnekleri kullanılarak meşe ve kayın kaplamalar ile kaplanmış, daha sonra yüzeyleri, bünyesinde solvent esaslı reçine barındırmayan tek ve çift kompenantlı su bazlı ile kaplanmıştır. Elde edilen numunelerin empedans tüp yöntemi ile ses yutma katsayıları belirlenerek sonuçlar istatiksel olarak karşılaştırılmıştır. Bulunan sonuçların frekans değerleri içerisinde değerlendirilebilir olduğu, bunun yanında ahşap esaslı kompozit levhaların özelliklerine, kaplama ve su bazlı vernik türlerine göre de farklı sonuçlar elde edildiği belirlenmiştir. Çalışma sonucuna göre de iç mekanda ağaç malzeme esaslı kompozit malzeme türlerinde, ham malzeme yüzeylerinde meşe kaplama kullanılması ve bunların yüzeylerinin çift kompenantlı vernikle kaplanması tercih edilebilir. Bunun yanında hazır levhalardan olan sentetik reçine kaplı yonga levhanın(yongalam) da öncelikli olarak kullanılması önerilebilir.
GEODESY, CARTOGRAPHY, AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Maksymova Yuliia , Boiko Oleksii ,   Regional organization of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine
Published: July 2021

Purpose. The aim of the research is to develop fuzzy impact models of the natural and anthropogenic influence, which allows to integrate different physical factors, which makes it possible to bring them to a single environmental assessment system and comparison of different assessed areas. Methodology. The basis of the proposed modeling is a traditional approach on the development of such models, which includes conceptual, logical and physical modeling levels. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is used for conceptual modeling level, which is recommended as the main modeling tool in the set of international standards in geographic information / geomatics and software that supports the interactive mode of UML diagrams creation Visio. The geospatial database and SQL-functions are implemented and the extension of the standard SQL-99 language with a new data type geometry and built-in functions which provides storage, processing and analysis of geospatial data in database management systems is used. The proposed models are realized in the environment of object-relational DBMS PostgreSQl / Postgis and geographic information system QGIS. Results. A review of the experience of using fuzzy logic to assess the state of the environment is done. Technological models for computation of indicators of administrative unit provision by social infrastructure objects, influence of greenery, industrial territories and transport on the environment are offered and realized. An example of approbation of the proposed approach based on OpenStreetMaps open data for the Popasnianskyi distinct of Luhansk region territory is given. Scientific novelty. Theoretical generalizations are made and practical results are received of resolving applied problem of the development of the fuzzy impact assessment model of various factors influence on the environment with use of GIS. Such assessment can be used at the stage of community spatial development strategies preparation to determine the most acceptable development version, as well as to unify the means of strategies implementation monitoring, organically linking local, national and global tasks. Practical significance. The application of the proposed approach of GRID modeling and fuzzy impact assessment use in assessing the quality of the environment allows to integrate different indicators, compare them, by bringing them into a single evaluation system.
GEODESY, CARTOGRAPHY, AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Protsyk Mykhailo , Chetverikov Borys ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ivanevych Andrii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: July 2021

Aim of the work. To develop a method of automated allocation of catchment basins and obtaining their hydrological and morphometric characteristics, which is based on digital terrain models. Methods and results of work. A necessary condition for the correct filling of the terrain is the presence of points of true flow at the edge of the settlement area (if the river flows into the lake, it should not enter the calculated area completely, otherwise incorrect results will be obtained). By performing the operation of filling the relief of the terrain, a new dem is created, which does not contain fictitious depressions and is used in the next step as input data to calculate the flow direction according to the algorithm d8. According to the proposed technological scheme it is necessary to process step by step the following six blocks: filling of closed depressions, calculation of runoff direction, calculation of total runoff, creation of point vector data set of closing points (mouth points), creation of watershed boundaries, raster-vector data conversion. Theoretical research tested the method of automated allocation of watersheds, namely the determination of hydrological and morphometric parameters of the terrain. The pools were ranked according to these parameters according to the existing classifications, a series of relevant thematic electronic maps was compiled. It should be noted that in Skole district of lviv region there are 590 catchment areas, and their area is 1407 km2. Watersheds are classified by outcrop, namely low-mountain basins in the region of 6, their area is 7 km2, medium-mountain 360, area 755 km2, high-mountain 224, area 645 km2. Pools are classified according to the average slope: the first category from 0-3 degrees, very gentle slopes - pools 27, area 7 km2; the second category from 9-12 degrees, sloping slopes-pools of 128, the area 303 km2; the third category from 12-15> degrees, steep slopes - pools of 225, the area 648 km2. The accuracy between the reference and the original relief model was evaluated. We can say that sle = 0.63 (m) slope, sle = 5.43 (m) height. Scientific novelty and practical significance. The technological scheme of automated separation of catchment basins according to digital relief models for Skoliv district of lviv region is proposed and the method of separation of catchment basins is worked out. According to the developed method, maps of watercourses of different orders and their catchment basins and classification of basins by area on the territory of Skole administrative district, which can be used by local organizations on water resources, are constructed.
The Effect of Hots-Oriented Worksheets on Heat and Kinetic Theory of Gases on Students' Critical and Creative Thinking Ability with Guided Inquiry Model in Grade XI SMA Al-Istiqamah Pasaman Barat
Authors: Anjani Hilmi Rizki , Sari Silvi Yulia , Darvina Yenni , Dwiridal Letmi
Published: July 2021

This research aims to see how effect of HOTS-oriented worksheets on heat and kinetic theory of gases on students' critical and creative thinking ability with guided inquiry model in grade XI SMA Al-Istiqamah Pasaman Barat. The type of research used is quasi-experimental. In this research, two classes were used as the sample class, where class XI IPA 1 was the experimental class and class XI IPA 2 was the control class. The difference in treatment between the two classes is that in the experimental class the product given is HOTS-oriented worksheets while in the control class the product given is conventional student worksheets in schools. For the treatment equation in the two classes, the learning model used is the guided inquiry learning model. The technique for collecting data was a written test with HOTS oriented questions. Critical and creative thinking skills are the basis for assessment in this research. The results of the study after being given treatment in both classes found that the highest skill score between the two classes was the value obtained by the experimental class. Based on the research that has been done, it is concluded that after being given treatment to the sample class, there is an increase in students' critical and creative thinking skills for each indicator. The improvement of students' critical and creative thinking skills on each indicator got higher results in the experimental class than the control class.
Development of Pascal Principle Activities Using The Stem Approach and Undergraduate Physics Students’ Perception Towards The Activities
Authors: Alias Nawwar Raihan , Rahman Nurulhuda Abd
Published: July 2021

The aim of this study was to develop Pascal Principle teaching and learning activities using the STEM approach and to determine the content validity and undergraduate Physics students’ perception of the activities. This study was a developmental research using ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model to develop the activities. The population was 135 physics undergraduates in their fifth and seventh semester of study from one of the public universities in Malaysia. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was adapted from a standardised instrument and that was distributed using Google Form to the population together with a link to the activities. The response rate was 29.6% (40 respondents). Perception data were analysed descriptively using percentage for content, language, design, and interest. Result shows that the experts were 95.5% in agreement about the content validity of the activities. For the perception data, 98.5%, 99.5%, and 99.0% students have positive perceptions towards the content, language, and design, respectively. In addition, 96.3% show interest in the activities. In conclusion, the research succeeded in developing validated teaching and learning activities that use the STEM approach and that were perceived positively by physics undergraduates. The materials for the activities can thus be used as a teaching and learning resource in the classroom.
Peramalan dan deteksi outlier saham perusahaan angkutan laut umum di masa covid-19 dengan pemodelan arima
Authors: Thaib Ilham , Thabrani Gesit , Netsyah Silvia
Published: July 2021

The public sea freight sector is one of the affected by COVID-19. PT. Samudera Indonesia Tbk is one of the sea transportations companies in Indonesia. The ARIMA model in the previous study provided a statistical test with the aim of evaluating the suitability of the model with a p value of less than 0.05 to determine ARIMA by guessing through ACF (Autocorrelation Function) and PACF (Partial Autocorrelation Function) through stationary data. Outlier detection can be done by plotting the residuals from the specified model. Forecasting data for the next 5 days using the ARIMA (3,1,2) model can be seen that the results of forecasting stock price data for PT. Samudera Indonesia Tbk using ARIMA (3,1,2) is within the 95% confidence interval with a forecast value that is close to the actual value. There are outliers that are detected which are related to economic phenomena.Keywords: Forecasting, Covid-19, stock, ARIMA, outlier
The historical continuity of criminal law institutions in the russian legislation and reception of legal norms: viewpoints on crime and punishment
Authors: Chuchaev Alexandr Ivanovich , Gracheva Yulia Viktorovna , Malikov Sergey Vladimirovich , Alimova Anzhelika Irekovna
Published: July 2021

This article is concerned with the historical continuity of such criminal law institutions as crime and punishment with due regard to changing views on components of crime and the imposition of penalty. The authors have conducted a comparative-legal analysis of the sources of criminal law in Russia, considered the influence of the Greco-Roman, Byzantine, Germanic law on the Old Russian law and substantiated its originality. The stages of committing a crime and their role in choosing a certain penalty are discussed in the following documents: the Russian Truth, the Council Code of 1649, the Military Articles of 1715, the Code of Civil Laws of the Russian Empire of 1832, the Criminal and Correctional Punishments Code of 1845, the Charter of Punishments Imposed by Magistrates of 1864, the Criminal Code of 1903 and the Criminal Code of the RSFSR of 1926.
Cultural aspects of future specialists training in modern conditions
Authors: Bohatyryova Galina , Horban Yurii , Koshelieva Oksana , Bigus Olga , Chepalov Oleksandr , Bazela Dmytro
Published: July 2021

This study is based on the results of the OECD (2018) structured survey of 1,093 teachers at universities in Australia, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Malta, Vietnam, Turkey, and Argentina, examined policy, the practice of cultural characteristics in training specialists, and teachers' attitudes to cultural diversity. The attitude and perception of cultural features by teachers does not determine the practice of forming a cultural environment and managing this environment to ensure quality education of students of different nations. The main culturological aspects of training are self-expression of cultural and ethnic identities, expression of cultural characteristics and their value through multicultural activities in universities, teaching students to combat ethnic or cultural discrimination. Therefore, the formation of a multicultural environment in higher education occurs through the activities of students and teachers, which complement each other.
Formation of intercultural communication in the context of globalization
Authors: Lebedeva Svetlana Veniaminovna , Markova Tatiana Sergeevna , Denisova Vera Valerievna , Starodubtseva Ekaterina Aleksandrovna
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of the approaches to the formation of intercultural communication in the context of globalization. Structure is very important in the interaction of cultures, and under structure the authors understand the content directions and specific forms of mutual exchange through which it is carried out. Changes in the language, the practice of interacting peoples, as well as their customs, can occur in a particular way due to the influence of the interaction of cultures. Inter- and intracultural communication are connected phenomena occurring during the interaction of people in a specific place and under specific circumstances. Specific behavioural patterns form a specific culture, which can be defined as mentality. The share of non-verbal signals in interpersonal communication prevails, which indicates the importance of studying the elements of other semiotic systems.
Editorial Preface
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi Mara, Perak Branch, Ab Gani Muhamad Abdul Aziz , Ramli Ishak ,   Universiti Teknologi Mara, Perak Branch
Published: July 2021

Overview of the Idealogy of Arts and Social Science by the Chief and Deputy Chief Editor.
Transcultural Appropriation on the Son Goku Character Configuration from Dragon Ball Manga
Authors:   Minat Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual, Jurusan Kriya Seni Rupa Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain, Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI Bandung) Jalan Buahbatu No. 212, Bandung, INDONESIA, Abdurrahman Dida Ibrahim
Published: July 2021

Configuration of characters in a story is a representative manifestation that is able to communicate the order and value of cultural distinctiveness inherent in him. Along with the phenomenon of globalization, through the practice of appropriation, the various exclusive elements and knowledge of certain groups of society are reconstructed into new cultural entities, even if they do not originate in the space and time in which they created. The configurations Son Goku in manga (typical Japanese comic) Dragon Ball is a transcultural myth of elements in the classic Chinese novel Journey to The West mixed with the popular modern serial story of Superman from the American DC Comics and King Kong, as well as the mythology of lycanthropy from Europe. Through further investigation, the source taken in the Son Goku configuration is suspected of having a relationship with elements and knowledge of different spaces and past times (archaic), so that he is not just a popular myth, he is a collection of texts from various cultural civilizations that are scattered all over the earth.
Integration of UiTM Perak Campus with Tourism Malaysia Perak as an Academic Community
Authors:   Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Man Mohamad Sohaimi
Published: July 2021

Tourism is a unique product and a mixture of tangible and intangible elements and an inspiration in daily life activities. It is recognized as an economic catalyst and the generation of local, state and country through the diversity of attractions such as the impact of heritage, natural beauty of Allah SWT creation until the culture and behaviour of the local community. This is an existing asset as commercialist products in the promotion of tourism industry in the country. Following that, a tourist attraction for coming to our country can be processed and innovated through the integration of three components namely as universities, travel agencies and local communities. Such integration can create partnerships towards centering elements of local history from various aspects such as visual arts, cultural and environmental patterns. University became the main role is to be realized as the first tourist destination before heading to any other destination. Rationally, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak can serve as a transit centre for academic information academic commercialization patterned tour through cooperation with travel agencies and local communities. This is an academic innovation that can be implemented through a mechanism that is to bring the university to the community and not community to the university. This is an added value in enhancing the delivery of information to be shared with the public interest, in line with the university's objective to improve relations and cooperation with international organizations in the activities of the network in the industry to help the country through the promotion of the tourism industry. These efforts will be successful if there is extensive involvement of the university community and travel agencies, local communities, state governments and government agencies or the private sector is prepared to give a commitment and cooperation at its best communities.
A Digital Platform to (Re)Link Heritage of Malaysia: Co-Producing Information Concerning ICH.
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Ullah Irfan , Saidin Mokhtar ,   Centre for Global Archaeological Research Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, MALAYSIA, Mutalib Abdul ,   Centre for Global Archaeological Research Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Since its implementation, the UNESCO’s Convention for the Protection and safeguarding of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) remains a field of co-operation in what concerns its application in community and nation-wide strategies for the countries that approved the document. One of its the tangible influences has been the consciousness that new creativities must take place to recognise and document the living tradition of each region. Consequently, identifying Intangible Cultural Heritage is a keyword for the expansion of safeguarding and protection strategies, as it remains a dominant issue when it comes to pleasing to action any plan in this arena. The “Repository of Penang Cultural Diversity” is a working process project designed as a digital platform to enhance the broadcasting of knowledge and information about ICH in the Penang region (West Malaysia). It imagines a comprehensive approach to cultural heritage: material (buildings, objects, museum collections), intangible (know-how, cultural practices) and natural (cultural landscapes). Also, highlights a historical perception as well a modern view of how folk practices are taking place these days and highlights the active and developing nature of ICH. This short paper deliberates the concepts that guide the project, objectives and methodologies.
The Effects of Visual Displays of Furniture Product Photos Through the Social Networking Site, Instagram on Consume Perception
Authors:   Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, Kirana Dini Cinda , Syarief Achmad , Saphiranti Dona
Published: July 2021

At present, the growth of Instagram as an online site is phenomenal, because of the shift from its original function as a social communication medium into a marketing platform. Furniture products used to be only available for in-store purchase, can now be easily purchased online. The present study attempted to discover the level of influence and effectiveness of the visual appearance of the furniture products photos through the social networking site, Instagram on consumer perceptions, which is measured using the EPIC (Empathy, Persuasion, Impact and Communication) model. The purpose of the study was to identify the effectiveness of the visual display of furniture product photos on the Instagram social networking site on consumer’s perceptions, and to map the use of the ideal visual display of furniture product photos for online product marketing purposes. The research used comparative analytical methods on photos of furniture products from six accounts of small creative economy entrepreneurs of similar products that are advertised through the social networking site, Instagram. The data of this study are limited in the scope of visual perception of furniture product photos uploaded through the social networking site, Instagram on consumer perceptions. The results showed that the visual display in the form of photos of furniture products through the social networking site, Instagram had an effective result on consumer perceptions. The visual display is declared effective as a media for promoting furniture products through the social networking site, Instagram based on the four dimensions of EPIC. The dimensions of Empathy and Impact are the most dominant aspects. The visual display mapping used as an advertising photo is not only influenced by the Empathy dimension and the Impact dimension, but also dominantly influenced by the associated design principles, namely, Unity and Domination. Both dimensions have a significant correlation value compared to other dimensions. Keywords: Furniture Marketing, Instagram, Consumer Perception, EPIC Model, Design Principles
11 Identifications of Monoprint Characteristics through Creative Expression and Innovation Technique
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Saad Mohd Nafis , Abdullah Muhammad ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Tular Suhaimi ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Ramli Ishak ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Ahmad Ahmad Khairul Azizi ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Monoprint means the producing a single print of an image. It is possible with other forms of printmaking, such as etching, engraving, silkscreen, lithography and lino printing that producing an edition of identical images. A monoprint is an individual impression, simplest and at least modified form of printmaking; such as has great appeal. This study will begin by observation and visual artwork analysis from selected local monoprint artworks that show the specific monoprint characteristic by experts. The results of the assessment there were 11 identifications from two main monoprint characteristic which is creative expression and innovation technique. This research concluded that the predominant view of monoprint characteristic and recognize of selected local artworks has facilitated to establish how monoprint medium have been explored and construct artistic artworks. It is recommended that identify the component of monoprint artworks made or inspired by local artists and artists also have to improve in producing monoprint artworks that consistently benefit to the art community and educational institutions.
The Ecological Model of Visual Artists in the Malaysian Contemporary Visual Arts Industry: A Framework Proposal
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Syed Abu Bakar Syed Alwi , Tahir Azian ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Ramli Ishak ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak, Kampus Seri Iskandar 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

The increasingly challenging and competitive artwork production environment has prompted visual artists to have an arrangement of state-of-the-art art production practices. Currently, the system of production and marketing of works does not have a clear guideline in the industry that can help in the survival of professional visual artists in Malaysia. Therefore, this study is designed to get clear feedback from those who are already active in this industry related to the challenges faced and the marketability of the works of visual artists to continue to compete in the local and international art production stage. This paper aims to identify the non -technical practices required for the successful implementation and marketing of works of art in Malaysia. The results of this study will provide a detailed study of the practices of visual artists in the implementation and marketing that need to be considered by those who will venture into the arena of professional production. Through this paper, a framework has been developed through a comprehensive review from the point of view of literature as well as practical practice. Keywords: Non -technical practice, production of works, visual artists, visuals, art work.
Editorial Preface
Authors: Ab Gani Muhamad Abdul Aziz , Ramli Ishak
Published: July 2021

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Editorial Preface
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Ab Gani Muhamad Abdul Aziz , Ramli Ishak
Published: July 2021

We would like to present, with great pleasure, the third volume of a scholarly journal, journal of arts and social Science. This journal is devoted to the gamut of arts and social science issues, from theoretical aspects to application-dependent studies and the validation of emerging technologies in arts. This journal was envisioned and founded to represent the growing needs of arts and social science as an emerging and increasingly vital field, Its mission is to become a voice of the arts and social science community, addressing researchers and practitioners in areas ranging from arts to applied arts, from design to technology in design, from humanity to social science, presenting verifiable arts methods, findings, and solutions. Transactions on arts focuses on original high-quality research in the realm of social science in parallel and distributed environments, encompassing facilitation of the theoretical foundations and the applications of arts to massive daily life. The Journal is intended as a forum for practitioners and researchers to share arts techniques and solutions in the area, to identify new issues and to shape future directions for research. In this issue, is discussing about art, design, and culture in various area. This special edition focusses on several issue in Art. The writings in this issue reflect the artworks in the exhibition title STILL (A) LIVE organized by Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Art & Design, UiTM Perak. The collaborator researcher shared their in-depth description of the improvement of civilization in Asian
Editorial Foreword
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Ab Gani Muhamad Abdul Aziz , Ramli Ishak , Yahaya Mohamad Hafiz , Taharuddin Nurul Shima , Md Nazri Haslinda , Rosman Muhammad Redza , Nazrin Nizar
Published: July 2021

We are very pleased that Idealogy Journal of Arts and Social Science is presenting its 4th volume and 2nd issue. We are also very excited that the journal has been attracting papers from a variety of advanced and emerging countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, etc. The variety of submissions from such countries will help the aimed global initiatives of the journal. We are also delighted that the researchers from the Arts and Social Science fields demonstrate an interest to share their research with the readers of this journal. This issue of Journal of Arts and Social Science contains five outstanding articles which shed light on contemporary research questions in arts and social science fields
Adaptation of Nusantara Fable Story in a Circus Show
Authors:   Faculty of Communication, LSPR Communication and Business Institute, INDONESIA, Mulyosantoso Greta Ariati , Wempi Chrisdina ,   Sudirman Park, LSPR Communication and Business Institute, INDONESIA
Published: July 2021

Along with the times, traditional arts slowly began to fade. So, it is with traditional folk tales. It is important to keep traditional stories known and understood by children. Introducing the arts, especially performing arts, can be done from an early age, carried out by parents, teachers, to certain communities. For children, of course, an easy and interesting way is needed so that they can be enjoyed until a show is over. The concept of the show 'The Fabulous Fable Show; Circus and Theater 'is a concept that was initiated as a form of love for the local culture of the archipelago, collaborated with circus performances as one of the main branches of the performing arts. Circus shows generally feature attractions such as juggling, spinning, acrobatics, or attractions that use animals such as lions, tigers, elephants, and others. To make this show even more interesting, the concept maker included a theatrical element by bringing up the fable story from Indonesia. The fable story was chosen because the characters used were taken from animals and made children interested in the play that was performed. From there, children can recognize emotional expressions, such as joy or sadness that arise from a dance movement or song that is played.
Deconstruction of the Figure of Sayyidah Aisyah RA in the Song Aisya Wife Rasulullah: Study of Poststructural Semiotics Roland Barthes
Authors:   Fakultas Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Dian Nusantara Jakarta, INDONESIA, Halim Syaiful
Published: July 2021

SEMESTER awal 2020 ini bisa dikatakan menjadi milik lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah. Jutaan viewers mengunjungi akun-akun milik penyanyi cover yang memproduksi video lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah dan mengunggahnya di media sosial YouTube. Ketika artikel ini disusun (12/5/2020), video lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah di akun YouTube milik Sabyan telah ditonton 68 juta orang; video lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah di akun YouTube milik Syakir Daulay telah ditonton 55 juta orang; video lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah di akun YouTube milik Anisa Rahman telah ditonton 39 juta orang; selain itu, video lagu Aisyah Istri Rasulullah di akun YouTube milik belasan penyanyi cover lain pun telah ditonton jutaan orang.
Collaborative Teaching
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Wan Mohd Apandi Wan Nurhasyimah , Abdul Rahim Mohd Daud ,   Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: July 2021

Collaborative teaching methods is related with Pedagogy theory in academician achievement as team members (Armstrong (1977); cited in David Nunan (1992)). The definition of collaborative teaching approach is known as team teaching in classrooms practices, with a group of creative thinkers to brainstorm about ideas or other creative problems. This practice should be done continuously to be effective. However, there are some challenges that educator will face when practicing collaborative teaching in classroom. The challenges include clash of teaching hours, misconducting time management for students, percentage of rubric assessment, and confusion in terms of differing opinion from educators. Collaborative teaching also known as team teaching is an approach to educate students with two or more teachers in the classroom for a same subject (Robinson et al., 1995).
HAI: An Instructional Motion Graphic of How to Interact with People with Autism for Grade Schoolers
Authors:   Faculty of Art & Design, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Tangerang, INDONESIA, Theresia Yoliando Fonita
Published: July 2021

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is known as ‘triad impairment’ which consists of communication, interaction, and behaviour problem. They also exhibit hypersensitivities or hyposensitivities to physical sensory stimuli which affect the processing system to be overloaded and cause an uncomfortable feeling or pain. Their reactions then trigger some particular behaviors, which are considered aggressive, harmful, repetitive, and odd. The main problem is most people judge and avoid them solely based on their actions without any effort to find out the reason and learn how to interact with them properly. This one-sided stereotype most probably leads them and their family to emotional insecurities, lack of self-esteem, and rebellious tendency. While this kind of situation is mostly centralized, institutionalized, and deep rooted in society, it can be reconditioned through a small step by teaching people since their early age the appropriate way to interact with people with autism. It is essential to realize that each individual with autism is first and foremost an individual who should not be treated as invisible in society. In order to facilitate this idea, I offer HAI: An Instructional Motion Graphic of How to Interact with People with Autism for Grade Schoolers which consists of several illustrated empirical steps which can be applied in school. The instructions are suitable to interact with several specific types of ASD, such as Classic Autism and Asperger syndrome, by reason of the severity of the symptoms which enables them to live relatively normal lives in society. In other words, the main objective of this project is to encourage and assist people, especially grade schoolers to have short conversation or simple interaction with their autistic friends through practical and proper set of actions. Throughout this project, sequential exploratory design method was implemented by combining qualitative and quantitative method in the process.
Teachers Who Reflect, Teach Better: Reflective Practice at The Heart of Teachers’ Professional Development Programs
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Zakaria Zuraimi
Published: July 2021

While there is a significant amount of research and literature to explain the role of reflective practice in teaching, there is little research that reported the extent of such practice on classroom instructions and its spill effects on student learning outcomes. For this reason, this paper looks at the magnitude of reflective practice in shaping classroom instructions and how it facilitates for better student performance within the context of teachers’ professional development (PD) programs. Hence, the focus of the paper is two-fold: examining teachers’ PD programs that promoted reflective practice; and the relationship between reflective practice and student performance. The discussion on teachers’ reflective practice is timely. In particular, with the growing educational research and increasing body of evidence that pointed towards PD as having a significant influence on student achievement (Achinstein & Athanases, 2006; Fullan, 1990; Little, 2001). In addition, most PD efforts focused on teacher collaboration as a strategy for teaching improvement and eventually better academic performance of the students (Achinstein & Athanases, 2006). Many educators (Fendler, 2003; Loughran, 2002; Schon, 1983; Walkington, 2005) viewed reflective practice as situated at the heart of PD programs that sought teachers to examine their practice for improvement. This paper assists policy makers and education reformists in re-examining their PD efforts in targeting for variables that matter.