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Learning from the Past: The Reconstruction of the Original Damascus Steel. Experimental Study
Authors:   Dunarea de Jos” University, Faculty of Engineering, 47 Domneasca street, 800008, Galati, Romania, PAPADATU Carmen-Penelopi , Obreja Dragos-Bogdan ,   Dunarea de Jos” University, Faculty of Engineering, 47 Domneasca street, 800008, Galati, Romania, Adam-Papadatu Ionut Cristian ,   Dunarea de Jos” University, Faculty of Engineering, 47 Domneasca street, 800008, Galati, Romania, Sandu Ioan Gabriel ,   "Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, 41 Mangeron, Blvd., 700050 Iasi, Romania"
Published: September 2023

The original method of manufacturing Damascus steel has been forgotten over time. Due to differences in the raw material used and the manufacturing techniques, some of the current attempts at replicating Damascus steel have failed. The study of Damascus steel provided the opportunity to observe in detail the laborious process of manufacturing this material, which involves the free forging and welding of different layers of steel to obtain a particularly strong and durable final product. To carry out this research, high-quality materials were selected from a catalogue of steels, with a particular focus on achieving the best results. In this case, two types of steel were chosen to create Damascus steel: AISI 1095 and 15N20 steel. Both materials have been selected for their individual properties, such as mechanical resistance and durability, which contribute to the ultimate quality of Damascus steel. This rigorous selection of materials ensured a high-quality and authentic product. Throughout this study, a functional furnace was built capable of contributing to the welding and forging processes of these two different materials. This furnace played a crucial role in obtaining true Damascus steel. By applying a complex process of heating and forging and then repeating this process, the layers of steel were welded together, resulting in a final material that is extremely strong and has a unique aesthetic appearance. Processing and laboratory tests were carried out on the obtained Damascus steel to evaluate its mechanical properties, including the processing of the results using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2023 and simulation in Ansys 2023.
Condition Survey and Recommendations Regarding the Repair of the Facades of the Historical Building in the Besarabskyi Quarter in Kyiv
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 31 Povitroflotskyi Avenue, Kyiv, 03037, Ukraine, Molodid Oleksandr , Molodid Olena ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 31 Povitroflotskyi Avenue, Kyiv, 03037, Ukraine, MUSIIAKA Ivan ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 31 Povitroflotskyi Avenue, Kyiv, 03037, Ukraine, BENDERSKYI Sergii ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 31 Povitroflotskyi Avenue, Kyiv, 03037, Ukraine, Kazakova Olena ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 31 Povitroflotskyi Avenue, Kyiv, 03037, Ukraine, DMYTRENKO Andrii ,   National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic", 24 Pershotravnevyi Avenue, Poltava, 36011, Ukraine, Bigaj Przemysław ,   Cracow University of Technology, 24 Warszawska Street, 31-155, Cracow, Poland
Published: September 2023

The article describes the work carried out during 2021 – 2022 on the condition survey of building facades in the so-called historical Bessarabian quarter in Kyiv. The purpose of the survey is to identify defects and damage that were acquired during the operation of the facades and can reduce their durability. The following methods were used: visual – when determining the technical condition of structures based on external features; analytical – when assessing the technical condition of the surveyed object, instrumental – when studying the physical and mechanical indicators of structures. Based on the received survey data, recommendations were formulated regarding the facade restoration technology. It is recommended to focus specifically on the method of dismantling the existing decorative layers of the facade and replacing them with new ones. This approach will maximally extend the service life of the facade of the historic building.
Comprehensive prognostic signatures in thyroid cancer: A summarized review for molecular signatures construction strategies
Authors: Lu Xiaoyan , Zhang Yuanyuan , Yang Pei , Yi Minjun , Wang Luyao , Chen Jing , Wang Han , Li Mengke , Jiang Yufei , Guo Bingbing , Lu Wenyuan , Li Shijia , Chen Jiahao , Lian Yingying , Li Xinyu , Zhao Binbin , Wang Xiaoqing , An Yang
Published: September 2023

Thyroid carcinoma (TC) is one of the most common endocrine carcinomas with an increasing rate of morbidity in recent decades. With a high risk of relapse and metastasis occurring in TC patients, it is essential to identify potential prognostic signatures for TC patients. Here, through a comprehensive review, we summarized 45 prognostic signatures for TC patients and concluded three main strategies for signature establishment after an extensive investigation. In particular, these signatures were classified according to different construction strategies, and the verification methods were summarized. Besides, we found that 18 key genes were overrepresented in reported signatures. This review provides a comprehensive understanding, systematic summary, and integrated analysis of current prognostic signatures of TC, which may help researchers to further understand cancer progression, construct prognostic signatures of TC, and guide future clinical treatment.
Mulching: A diversified and multipurpose input in agriculture
Authors: T. M. Soumya , Hulmani Siddharth , Vignesh  , Madhukar Mopagar Manjunath , S. V. Akarsh
Published: September 2023

The ever-growing demand for food has led to the depletion of natural resources. Water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change are the main factors contributing to declining crop productivity. To address this issue, there is a need to adopt suitable agronomic strategies. Mulching is one way this practice addresses this issue. Since time immemorial, people have been using organic residues as mulching material. Nowadays, people find it cumbersome to utilise crop residues. The development of plastic mulching material overcame this issue due to its easy and plentiful availability. Plastic mulch has its own advantages and disadvantages. In today’s world, the haphazard use of this material has led to the threat of micro plastics. Micro plastics are small in size and escape waste management practices. They contaminate ecosystems, clog the soil pores, enter the food chain, and take a very long time to degrade. So, balanced use of both organic and inorganic materials is the need of the day. This article reviews the benefits of mulching as an agronomic strategy to boost present-day agriculture.
Addition of Frerea indica Dalzell to the flora of Nashik district, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Shantilal Kale Balasaheb , Appaji Khairnar Sanjay , Shankar Bhale Mangesh
Published: September 2023

In the Indian subcontinent, the Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot. The Western Ghats mountain range runs for more than 1,600 kilometers along India's western coast, from 8.3188890 N to 21.273330 E. The Western Ghats biodiversity hill range is divided into three sub-regions: the Northern Western Ghats (NWG), Central Western Ghats (CWG), and Southern Western Ghats (SWG). The studied area of Nashik district is a part of the Northern Western Ghats of India. The current botanical investigation explored the rich plant biodiversity area of Nashik district. During floral exploration in the Nashik district, we explored critically endangered, endemic, and monotypic genus of the Frerea indica Dalzell flowering plant species reported for the first time from the studied area. F. indica is a jeopardized limited to Maharashtra state only in the Western Ghats of India.This significance plant species was first time located at Shivneri fort, Junnar tehsil, Pune district. In presence conditions, 9 regions of the northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India are reported only.
Geospatial mapping of ecoraces of tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta Drury) using remote sensing and geographic information system techniques
Authors: Ray Priti Pragyan , Barala Barsha
Published: September 2023

Tropical Tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta Drury (Family: Saturniidae) produces Tasar silk which has very high demand globally and because of their wide range of distribution in tropical regions, they have adapted to different niches forming different ecoraces. In Odisha, alone seven types of ecoraces of A. mylitta have been reported, namely Modal, Sukinda, Nalia, Jata-Daba, Adaba, Umerkote, and Boudh. These ecoraces show differences in their phenotypes, genetic constitution, fecundity, voltinism, etc. In the past few decades, there is the substantial deterioration of habitats due to many anthropogenic activities. This has resulted in a large decline in wild Tasar cocoon production. Lepidopterans are accepted as ecological indicators of ecosystem health and it is apprehended that through anthropogenic and climatic factors this precious genetic resource, which took millions of years to evolve, may face the threat of extinction shortly if adequate conservation measures are not taken.   This paper attempts the geospatial mapping of these ecoraces in the state of Odisha through RS and GIS tools, which will provide a greater scenario for their conservation
Detecting air pollutants trends using Mann-Kendall tests and Sen’s slope estimates
Authors: T. Gowthaman , K. Sathees Kumar , Bhattacharyya Banjul
Published: September 2023

Recently, trend detection in ambient air pollutants has received a lot of interest, particularly in relation to climatic changes. Air pollutants data that were acquired from monitoring stations from 2015 to 2021 were used in the current investigation. The direction and size of the monotonic trend were determined using the Mann-Kendall test and Sen's slope estimator. The findings showed that there was significant fluctuation in different parameters over time. According to the study, SO2 and NO2 indicate a slightly increasing tendency with approximate annual concentrations of 6mg/m3 and 40mg/m3, respectively, whereas PM2.5 shows a decreasing trend with an approximate annual concentration of 130mg/m3. For all of Odisha's districts, PM10 exhibits no trend, with annual concentrations of about 90mg/m3. The study found that while NO2, PM2.5, and PM10 concentrations were significantly over the standard allowed limits while SO2 concentrations were significantly below them. Specific actions are needed to reduce these pollutants' emissions in Odisha.
Evaluation of some promising indigenous brinjal genotypes under terai region of West Bengal
Authors: Biradar Amar , Dumi Taru , Sikder Subhamoy , Basfore Shibnath , Chatterjee Ranjit
Published: September 2023

Present experiment was implemented under the Department of Vegetable and Spice Crops, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Coochbehar which situated at terai region of West Bengal during the autumn-winter season of 2019-20 and 2020-21 on 28 highly diversified brinjal genotypes on ten highly important yield and yield attributing traits to assess the extent of involvement of different genetic phenomena in manifestation of important yield related traits and to understand the inter relationship among them to design better selection criteria. Result revealed that there was close proximity in the magnitude among the component of coefficient of variation and these component exhibited high estimates coupled with high heritability for almost all the characters excepting days to first flowers and days to fruit maturity indicated less interference of the environmental factors in the manifestation of these traits. High magnitude of heritability coupled with genetic advance of mean for those character suggested possibility for selecting these characters based on phenotypic performance for further improvement at desired direction. Residual effect from path analysis was 0.1367 at genotypic level which suggested that contribution of the traits under study was approximately 86.5% on yield, argued for appropriate selection of traits for success of present experimental study. From character associationship and path coefficient it was found that expected yield was highly correlated in positive direction with average fruits per plant (0.68 and 0.801), average fruit weight (0.48 and 0.565), numbers of primary branches per plant (0.51 and 0.113); hence, these yield attributing traits were significantly positively related with each other which suggested that simultaneous selective breeding strategy considering these characters for improvement of yield could be rewarding due to  their probable conditioning by additive gene action.
Antimycotic activity of green tea phytocompounds against Candida glabrata
Authors: Sirari Priyanka , Anand Jigisha , Tyagi Manjusha , Bachheti Rakesh Kuamar , Thapliyal Ashish , Rai Nishant
Published: September 2023

One of the medically important opportunistic fungal pathogen for humans is Candida glabrata that causes various types of candidiasis. Its environmental adaptations and antimicrobial resistance is now a great concern for public health. In the present study, the green tea phytocompounds; EGCg, Chlorogenic acid, Coumaroyl quinic acid and Rutin trihydrate along with a known antimycotic Fluconazole were studied for their antimycotic activity against Candida glabrata. The MIC90 for C. glabrata was observed at 125µg/ml for EGC g, 250 µg/mlf or Chlorogenic acid, 500µg/ml for Coumaroyl quinic acid and Rutin trihydrate while 12.5µg/ml for Fluconazole in macro dilution assay while the MFC values were 1000 µg/ml for EGC g, 500 µg/ml for Chlorogenic acid, Coumaroyl quinic acid, Rutin trihydrate and 50 µg/ml for Fluconazole. In microdilution assay, the MIC90 for C. glabrata was observed 125µg/ml for EGC g and chlorogenic acid, 500µg/ml for Coumaroyl quinic acid, Rutin trihydrate and 12.5µg/ml for Fluconazole while the MFC values were 31.25 µg/ml for Fluconazole, 250 µg/ml for chlorogenic acid and 500 µg/ml for EGC g, Coumaroyl quinic acid and Rutin trihydrate. EGCg and Chlorogenic acid was found to be more effective against C. glabrata and therefore these two were used for synergistic study along with Fluconazole. The viability of HeLa cells (in per cent) was observed ≥100% green tea phyto compounds. The viability of treated cells (in per cent) with a combination of Green tea, phytocompounds and fluconazole was observed between ≥98± 0.79 to ≥ 98± 0.87. Green tea phytocompounds mainly EGC g and chlorogenic acid can be used as synergistic molecules having antimycotic activity against C. glabrata.
ANALISIS MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS III TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI LCD PROYEKTOR DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI SENDANGMULYO 02 SEMARANG
Authors: Ahmad Ahmad Malik Pujiono , Henry Januar Saputra  , Husni Wakhyudin  , Rafika Nuriafuri
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyse the learning motivation of third grade students in the context of using LCD projector technology at Sendangmulyo 02 Semarang primary school. The use of this technology has a positive impact on students' learning motivation, improves the quality of learning, and facilitates better understanding of concepts. This study was conducted by observing 28 third grade students at Sendangmulyo 02 Semarang primary school. The instrument used was a questionnaire to measure students' learning motivation level to see students' interaction with LCD projector technology during the learning process. The results showed that students showed high interest in the use of this technology, felt more involved and enthusiastic in understanding the material when LCD projector technology was used. Factors such as the availability of adequate technology infrastructure, the quality of learning materials presented through projectors, and teachers' ability to integrate technology affect students' learning motivation. It is recommended that schools increase the use of LCD projector technology, train teachers in its use, and provide adequate technology infrastructure to improve students' learning experience and their learning motivation..
Analisis Pengaruh Indikator Keuangan dan Makro Ekonomi terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Pembangunan Daerah di Masa Sebelum dan Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Praja Eka Satria , Adrianto Fajri , Hamidi Masyuri
Published: September 2023

This study aims to see the effect of NPL, LDR, CASA, GRDP and inflation on the profitability of 26 (twenty six) Regional Development Banks (BPD) throughout Indonesia which were presented in the form of ROA ratios for the period before the Covid pandemic in 2016 to 2019 and during the Covid pandemic from 2020 to 2021. The descriptive research method uses a quantitative approach with the data analysis method used i is panel data regression analysis. The type of data used is secondary data sourced from published financial reports of BPDs throughout Indonesia on the websites of each BPD, the Central Bureau of Statistics and Bank Indonesia. This research got partial results before the Covid pandemic; NPL has a significant negative effect on ROA, LDR has no significant positive effect on. CASA has no significant positive effect on ROA. GRDP has no significant positive effect on ROA. Inflation has no significant negative effect on ROA. Simultaneously NPL, LDR, CASA, GRDP and inflation have a significant effect on ROA. Partial research results during the Covid pandemic; NPL has no significant negative effect on ROA. LDR has no significant positive effect on ROA. CASA has no significant positive effect on ROA. GRDP has no significant positive effect on ROA. Inflation has no significant negative effect on ROA. Simultaneously NPL, LDR, CASA, GRDP and inflation have no significant effect on ROA.
The SEKO assignment. Efficient and fair assignment of students to multiple seminars
Authors: _ Tobias Hoßfeld
Published: September 2023

Seminars are offered to students for education in various disciplines. The seminars may be limited in terms of the maximum number of participants, e.g., to have lively interactions. Due to capacity limitations, those seminars are often offered several times to serve the students’ demands. Still, some seminars are more popular than others and it may not be possible to grant access to all interested students due to capacity limitations. In this paper, a simple, but efficient random selection using key objectives (SEKO) assignment strategy is proposed which achieves the following goals: (i) efficiency by utilizing all available seminar places, (ii) satisfying all students by trying to assign at least one seminar to each student, and (iii) fairness by considering the number of assigned seminars per student. We formulate various theoretical optimization models using integer linear programming (ILP) and compare their solutions to the SEKO assignment based on a real-world data set. The real-world data set is also used as the basis for generating large data sets to investigate the scalability in terms of demand and number of seminars. Furthermore, the first-in first-out (FIFO) assignment, as a typical implementation of fair assignments in practice, is compared to SEKO in terms of utilization and fairness. The results show that the FIFO assignment suffers in real world situations regarding fairness, while the SEKO assignment is close to the optimum and scales regarding computational time in contrast to the ILP.
Analysis of human resources productivity indicators with structural equations approach. Case study. Kerman executive agencies
Authors: Mehtarizadeh Zohreh
Published: September 2023

This study aims to explain the indicators of human resource productivity management in Kerman executive agencies. It is a descriptive, correlational as well as a developmental study purposefully conducted as a survey in the field of human resources. The sample includes 30 experts in the field of management and administration. It was obtained by purposeful sampling method and included 524 employees of the Kerman executive agencies that were gathered by stratified sampling method. Two questionnaires were used by the experts to confirm the validity and reliability of the model and one questionnaire was used to answer the questions. The validity and reliability of all questionnaires were confirmed. AMOS and SPSS statistical software were used for data analysis. The 42 subscales of human resource productivity management are summarized in 5 factors (individual, organizational, complementary organizational, occupational, and extra-organizational). It is an applied developmental study considering the simultaneous identification of factors related to human resource productivity in line with the development indicators and can be used by all executive agencies throughout Iran.
The Effect of Katuk Leaves on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers at Wanayasa Health Center, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: September 2023

The low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding is a challenge for midwives to be more active in promoting health about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for baby growth. This low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding can have an impact on the quality of life of the nation's future generations and also on the national economy. One effort to increase the rate of secretion and production of breast milk is through giving katuk leaves. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of katuk leaves on breast milk production in postpartum mothers. This study is an experimental research with a pre-post-test approach with control group design. A total of 30 research subjects were included in this study, where the research subjects were given an intervention with 200 mg katuk leaf extract given 1x200 mg for 7 days, where the assessment of breast milk production was carried out before and after the intervention. This study shows that the intervention of giving katuk leaf extract is effective in increasing breast milk production. There was an increase in breast milk production after giving katuk leaf extract and it was stated to be statistically different, p<0.05. In conclusion, there is an effect of giving katuk leaves on breast milk production for postpartum mothers at the Wanayasa Health Center, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia.
Electronic Enforcement Document as a Component of Digitalization of Civil Procedure
Authors: BILOUSOV Yurii
Published: September 2023

The electronic enforcement document is defined as the latest form of enforcement document, and not as a type of it, which determines the selection of its separate type. An electronic enforcement document should be considered a document of a special (digital) form and content, which is the main and determining basis for deciding the issue of opening enforcement proceedings for the execution of the prescription of the jurisdictional act and is the main and determining condition for the implementation of enforcement actions.
Digitalization of Enforcement Proceedings: European Experience for Ukraine
Authors: BILOUSOV Yurii
Published: September 2023

The latest trends in the development of legal regulation of relations regarding the implementation of digital technologies in executive proceedings in a number of European countries have been analyzed in view of the possibility of implementing such experience into the legislation of Ukraine; the conclusion is formulated that digitization (digitalization) does not act as an independent aspect or direction of regulating relations in the field of executive proceedings, but acts as a form, a means of organizing and carrying out executive proceedings, which replace methods, tools and technologies that existed previously, but already morally or physically obsolete or not very effective or impractical. Using the comparative legal method of research, a number of theses regarding the organization and implementation of executive proceedings for the implementation of decisions of courts and other bodies, in particular regarding informing the participants of executive proceedings, ensuring publicity and transparency of executive proceedings, have been improved.
Kiaušidės lytinės drūžės-stromos navikai. Klinikiniai atvejai
Authors: Kvitkovskaja Kotryna , Liugailaitė Monika , Nemunytė Marija , Basevičienė Ingrida , Žilaitienė Birutė , Jarienė Kristina
Published: September 2023

Kiaušidės lytinės drūžės-stromos navikai yra priskiriami retų kiaušidės navikų grupei. Šie navikainustatomi įvairaus amžiaus moterims, gali būti gerybiniai ir piktybiniai. Šiame straipsnyje aptariami du skirtingišių navikų klinikiniai atvejai.
Intrapartum fetal surveillance. Fetal physiology and fetal adaptation mechanisms. Part I
Authors: Haroun George
Published: September 2023

CTG interpretation helps to understand fetal behaviour and reactions to various hypoxic and nonhypoxic stresses during labour. Despite having guidelines that tell the clinician what to do in case of identification of different types of decelerations, change in the baseline rate or change in the baseline variability, it is extremely important to understand the reasons behind the appearance of such features. The fetal physiology in labour and fetal adaptation mechanisms will be discussed in the first part of a series of three articles.
Mass distribution and shape influence the perceived weight of objects
Authors: Harris J. W. C. , Chouinard P. A.
Published: September 2023

Research suggests that the rotational dynamics of an object underpins our perception of its weight. We examine the generalisability of that account using a more ecologically valid way of manipulating an object’s mass distribution (mass concentrated either at the top, bottom, centre, near the edges or evenly distributed throughout the object), shape (cube or sphere), and lifting approach (lifting directly by the hand or indirectly using a handle or string). The results were in line with our predictions. An interaction effect was found where the mass distribution and lifting approach both associated with the lowest rotational dynamics made the stimulus appear lighter compared to other combinations. These findings demonstrate rotational dynamic effects in a more run-of-the-mill experience of weight perception than what has been demonstrated before using cumbersome stimuli.
The Implication of a Conducive Environment on Children's Development
Authors: Haron Mohamad Azrul , Nosri Ainaa
Published: September 2023

Environmental factors were often closely related to children's development. The environment must offer a conducive and constructive surrounding to achieve and enable children to develop holistically according to their age. However, some parents did not agree with the statement. They are willing to choose to work on top of everything rather than spend time with their children. Without them realising it, children were deeply affected by the situation that had occurred. Therefore, a study was conducted to identify the Implications of a Conducive Environment Towards Children's Development. A total of 64 respondents, consisting of parents, were randomly selected to obtain and collect data. This study aims to identify the level of parents' awareness, recognising the effects and importance of a conducive environment.

Also, to determine the relationship between the environment and children's development. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire designed based on previous studies. The 4-point Likert Scale and the selection of yes or no answers are used in this research. The data obtained from respondents were collected and analysed using the Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0. Data were analysed in a descriptive form which consists of frequency, percentage and means score. The results of this study showed that the respondent, who is also parents have a very high level of awareness regarding the effect of a conducive environment on children's development. At the same time, the understanding of the importance of a conducive environment is also at a high level. Therefore, research has suggested several suggestions to help parents maintain a conducive environment and achieve the holistic development of children in line with their age.
Art Education Influences Towards Children's Cognitive and Psychology Development
Authors: Muhamad Ahmad Adha , Nur Arina Hazirah
Published: September 2023

Art education is one of the subjects that helps to develop and build artistic skills through drawing activities, producing crafts, music, dance and so on. Art Education in Malaysia is divided into visual arts, music, and dance. This study aimed to discover how art education affects children's cognitive and psychological development and its importance to learning. The study was conducted on 80 respondents consisting of parents, teachers, and early childhood education students living around the Kuantan district. In addition, this study uses qualitatively through the survey method using a questionnaire as a research instrument. Findings and analysis of the study were obtained descriptively through SPSS analysis to see the frequency, percentage, standard deviation, and mean value. So, it can be concluded that Art education significantly influences children's learning and cognitive and psychological development.
Reimagining writing education as a liberal art in the age of generative AI and literacy
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Yoon Insun
Published: September 2023

This paper discusses the transformative potential of writing education and literacy within the framework of liberal arts, particularly in the context of the ongoing discourse regarding the capabilities of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, to replace human-generated writing.
Generative AI is characterized by its ability to easily generate various texts based on learning from large volumes of data. In light of actively integrating generative AI into writing education, measures to efficiently utilize it and address its challenges (loss of human subjectivity, reliability of data, etc.) are proposed. However, the intrinsic value of literacy cultivated through human writing experiences is often overlooked in such writing education. Therefore, this paper discusses the need for conceiving writing education as a facet of liberal arts, with a focus on the “writing experience” rather than the mechanical “production of texts.” When the objective of writing education revolves around nurturing literacy, such proficiency is mostly manifested in the writing process itself, rather than the production of texts, due to the meta-linguistic and cognitive nature of writing. Based on the above discussion, this paper advocates for utilizing generative AI as a tool for enhancing reading experiences rather than writing endeavors, thus enabling learning literacy based on learners’ writing process experiences.
Undergraduates’ Awareness of the Ethics of Generative AI Utilization in College Writing
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Oh Sunkyung , Jang Mijung , Park Jung-eun
Published: September 2023

This study examines the utilization of generative AI among undergraduate students and their awareness of ethics in college writing. It also identifies the demand for ethics education related to writing using generative AI. A survey was conducted on 895 undergraduate students taking college writing courses at A University.
The study found that first, undergraduate students who have had experience with university writing tasks employed generative AI used ChatGPT the most; they used it substantially to generate ideas and collect data when writing general reports. In addition, more than half of the experienced users were satisfied with generative AI. Undergraduate students comply with writing ethics when performing college writing and are well aware of the problems in using generative AI, but they have low awareness of citation methods in writing when using generative AI. There was a high educational demand for citation methods and writing ethics when performing writing using generative AI. Moreover, there were some differences in the level of awareness and educational needs depending on the undergraduate major and the experience of using generative AI.
Accordingly, this study suggested the following measures in college writing subjects: education on how to comply with writing ethics and citation when using generative AI for writing, education that reflects the differences in students’ awareness and educational needs by major category, and education on how to use ChatGPT in generating ideas and collecting data when teaching how to write a report.
Study on the interpretability of poetic expressions in ChatGPT through in-context learning: Focusing on Fable Poetry in Yoon Gon-gang’s “Animal Poems”
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim Taehyeong
Published: September 2023

In 2023, as artificial intelligence(AI) moves beyond the realm of imitation and into the realm of creation, Korean literature is also entering the era of “creative AI,” with Slitscope’s SIA releasing a book of poetry, “시를 쓰는 이유(Why I Write Poetry).” However, the time and cost required to reach such a level is quite burdensome for the general public to attempt.
Therefore, this study focuses on in-context learning of conversational A.I. that has already been trained through deep learning to explore the possibility of learning about A.I.’s allegory. In particular, by using ChatGPT as a research object, we can gain research advantages in terms of accessibility and functionality over previous studies on the model.
In order to study the learning potential of ChatGPT in an in-context learning environment, this study consists of a structure of (1) pre-learning verification, (2) output request based on pre-learning, (3) related information input, and (4) verification re-execution of (2) after learning, and examines the possibility of conversational AI learning about poetic alliteration.
The poetry texts that are input as learning information in the above process are allegorical poetry texts extracted from Yoon Gon-gang’s 『動物詩集』(Hansung Book Co., 1938) because it was judged to have value as the first Korean poetry collection with a single animal theme, which was approached and interpreted from the perspective of satirical and allegorical poetry at the time and even now.
This study determines the learning potential of literary rhetoric for ChatGPT through the education and output process based on Yoon Gon-kang’s poems, and considers its utilization in various aspects such as education, creation, and education in the future. This will be an exploration of possibilities to solidify the position of literature in the era of artificial intelligence that will become a reality in the future.
Teaching Method for Writing Self-Introductions Case Study Using Jigsaw Cooperative Learning
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Bae Hyejin
Published: September 2023

This study examines the efficacy of an educational plan centered on Jigsaw Cooperative Learning as an effective teaching method for writing self-introductions within a a university-level writing class K University. As writing self-introductions has became necessary for employment, the need for writing self-introduction education in university writing classes began to increase in the mid-2000s. Nevertheless compared to other writing learing the participation rates and achievements in writing self-introduction learing have been low. In reponse to these challenges, this study present Writing Self-Introduction teaching plan by applying Jigsaw Cooperative Learing. Jigsaw Cooperative Learing is a cooperative learning model and a teaching method that fosters knowledge exchange among group peers, thus enabling collaborative and independent learning among students emphasized by Fisher&Frey(2021).
The application of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning took place over two weeks in the first semester of 2023 at K University’s University Writing Class. The structured sequence encompassed ‘professor description→Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Step1→Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Step2→Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Step3→Individual Practice’. The end of semester survey revealed that 64.5% of participants wanted to learn how to write self-introduction: 69.7% stated that writing self-introductions was particulartly helpful. Additionally 27.8% of the classes were instructor lectures without applying Jigsaw Cooperative Learning. The findings demonstrate that writing self-introduction teaching using Jigsaw Cooperative Learning, which enables learners to learn efficiently on their own by collaborating with colleagues, is more effective than unilateral lecture-style methods. As writing self-introductions for employment is practical and strategic writing with a clear purpose, Jigsaw Cooperative Learning can be used to increase the learning effect through the active participation of learners.
Issues and Challenges for “Reading and Writing” in the 2022 Korean Language Curriculum: A comparison with “Speech and Writing” in the 2015 Korean Language Curriculum
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Yoon Keumjoon
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the various issues and challenges that have emerged in the newly created “Reading and Writing” course in the 2022 curriculum. To this end, we examined the changes in the “Reading and Writing” course in the 2022 curriculum, focusing on writing, through a comparison with the “Speech and Writing” course in the 2015 curriculum. The results show that the “Reading and Writing” course is characterized by a unified focus on written communication, with the goal of realizing a life of growth as a lifelong reader and writer. In addition, the content system was examined, and it was found that there were new core ideas, changes in content system categories and achievement standards, and teaching, learning, and assessment were stated similarly to the common Korean language course. Issues and challenges include, the need to ensure that the unique content elements of each discipline are reflected in the achievement standards for the integration of reading and writing, and that specific guidance and follow-up research are needed to implement them in the teaching and learning stages. In addition, specific statements of newly developed terminology, validity of core ideas, increasing complexity of achievement standards, and development of teaching, learning, and assessment measures appropriate to the course matter are issues that should be considered in future curriculum revisions.
Analysis of the reader’s mind-wandering triggers during reading
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Jang Dongmin , Baek Heejeong
Published: September 2023

This study aims to derive MW triggers that occur in the reading process and to seek educational implications for readers’ flow in reading. The results of this study largely derived three categories of MW triggers, the number of MW occurrences by time zone, and the reader’s emotional state after MW occurrence. First, looking at the three categories of MW triggers, the first is ‘Internally Directed MW induced inside the reader’. This trigger was explained by thoughts toward the reader’s inner self unrelated to text or task performance. The second is ‘Task-Related MW’. This trigger refers to cases in which the task is overly conscious of the task performance or deviates from the performance context due to the influence of the surrounding environment. The third is ‘MW Triggered by Text’. This trigger included thoughts triggered by words, characters, and illustrations presented in the text. Next, as a result of analyzing the number of occurrences of MW by time zone, it was also revealed that students were not able to read continuously. Finally, as a result of confirming readers’ emotions after MW occurred, 37% of the study subjects complained of negative emotions. As the habit of continuously reading silently without the occurrence of MW has a positive effect on reading motivation and efficacy, it will be necessary to adhere to MW and immersive reading.
Excavation and Material Value of a Newly Discovered Gasa Anthology: Geumsugangsan Travelogue(錦繡江山遊覽記)
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Lee Sujin
Published: September 2023

This study aims to describe and introduce a new modern collection of gasa, Geumsugangsan Travelogue . Geumsugangsan Travelogue was edited in August 1990 by Manjae(晩齋) Ju Won-taek(朱元澤). This book, which contains a total of 45 siga works across 81 pages(19cm × 26cm), is divided into two parts. The first part of Geumsugangsan Travelogue contains a total of 34 siga works, and the second part, Gasa Anthology, contains 10 siga works. In composition, most of the works except those in classical Chinese used the Chinese-dominant-Hangeul-subordinate style.
The 34 siga works included in Geumsugangsan Travelogue consist of new siga works that have not been previously noted in academia. There are 31 works by Manjae Ju Won-taek, the editor of the book, and 3 works by Kim Dae-heon from Andong. The collection was compiled in August 1990, but a review of the individual works suggests that they were composed around 1965-1968. The works include place-name gasa such as “Yeongnam region praise-poems,” “Honam region praise-poems,” and “Chungcheong region praise-poems,” that sing of the scenery and customs of the region using place-names; travel gasa such as “Geumgangsan Punggyeongga,” “Gyeongju Travel,” and “Gwangdon-area Tamseunggi”; and play-game gasa such as “Cheoksapanron,” “Hwatuga,” and “Tobacco Song” that take games such as yut and hwatu as the subject matter. In the way of expression, it has a strong character of play on words using ambiguous expressions of blending characters (二重字義). A total of 10 works were included in the sequel Gasa Anthology, not all of which are new. There are “Gaksega” and “Dosanga” that convey Confucian morality and Japga-danga such as “Gangchonbyeolgok,” “Jeokbyeokga,” and “Chunghyogok,” which are song genres.
Geumsugangsan Travelogue is significant as a collection of about 30 new gasa works composed in the modern-contemporary period that are valuable by confirming the creation and enjoyment of the Gasa Anthology after 1960.
Producción y Apreciación Literaria para el Desarrollo de la Literacidad en Educación Media Superior
Authors: Riojas Martìnez Tania Margarita , Rodríguez Villa Ximena Lucero , Villalobos Gallegos Ana Patricia , Jiménez Bravo Shendell Damaris , Crispín Arguijo Rubí
Published: September 2023

En esta investigación pedagógica se implementó la innovación de estrategias mejorando la intervención pedagógica utilizando recursos que se tienen en el contexto, adecuando juegos de mesa para abordar contenidos fundamentales donde se puede lograr que el estudiante sea competente; por lo que aplicar estrategias poco usuales en la relación enseñanza -aprendizaje, como juegos de mesa adaptados, material de materiales reciclados y tecnología logrando que utilizarán programas desconocidos, haciendo hincapié en esto, los jóvenes se sintieron con más confianza y motivados para participar individual y grupalmente, de manera armoniosa respetando los puntos diferentes puntos de vista, compartiendo cada trabajo realizado plasmando lo aprendido. La contribución principal de la investigación es desarrollar en los alumnos la habilidad de comprensión lectora para así lograr que sean ciudadanos que reflexionen cada uno de los hechos que se les presenten en sus vidas cotidianas, adquiriendo herramientas que faciliten un mayor nivel de observación, análisis, reflexión, toma de conciencia y decisiones más adecuadas y pertinentes, siendo una gran oportunidad de una mejor calidad de vida en el futuro.
Colecistectomía Laparoscópica (Colelap) en Paciente Femenina con Múltiples Comorbilidades ASA II. Reporte de Caso
Authors: Astudillo Coello Pablo Enrique , Agila Guamán María Isabel , Ordoñez Albia Christopher Daniel , Freire Feijóo Carmen Estefanía , Eras Díaz Javier Alejandro
Published: September 2023

La colecistectomía laparoscópica es el tratamiento aceptado para la enfermedad biliar sintomática y sigue siendo uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más frecuentes en la actualidad. Las indicaciones incluyen, pero no se limitan a colelitiasis sintomática, disquinesia biliar, colecistitis aguda, complicaciones relacionadas con cálculos biliares y pólipos en la vesícula biliar. Se debe agregar que se ha convertido en el tratamiento de elección para pacientes con colelitiasis sintomática, al ser un procedimiento seguro en comparación con la colecistectomía abierta, con múltiples beneficios para el paciente como cicatrices más pequeñas, dolor reducido, hospitalización más corta y un retorno más rápido a las actividades diarias normales y al trabajo. La colecistitis aguda es sin duda una de las patologías más comunes en el mundo; se considera la segunda causa de abdomen agudo después de la apendicitis. Se Reporta un caso de paciente femenina con múltiples comorbilidades más colelitiasis diagnosticada hace 6 meses sin tratamiento, acude por referir desde hace 8 horas dolor abdominal localizado en epigastrio que se irradia a hipocondrio derecho, Eva 10/10.
Species composition and ecological structure of ground beetle communities (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in reclaimed rock dumps in the south of Western Siberia
Authors: Luzyanin Sergey L.
Published: September 2023

Coal mining has a strong negative impact on the environment. It transforms natural landscapes into technogenic ones with high rock embankments and deep depressions, i.e., dumps and quarries. Such areas are good model sites for studying primary successions. Using the example of the Krasnobrodsky coal mine, this paper investigates the ecological and faunal structure of the ground beetle communities which inhabit the rock dumps of various ages in the forest-steppe zone in the south of Western Siberia. A total of 125 ground beetle species from 38 genera were collected. It was also established that fresh dumps were quickly populated by ground beetles. The basis of the taxocene is formed by species with high ecological plasticity, confined to anthropogenic biotopes. According to the Principal Component Analysis (PCA), ground beetle communities in dumps differ from native reference ecosystems. The Jaccard similarity index between 2- and 7-year-old dumps was 54%, while for the control zone and the site at the foot of the 25-year-old dump, this value was 68%. During 35 years of succession, the species composition of carabidocenoses varied, while the species abundance and dynamic density decreased (r = -0.78, p < 0.001). A wide range of life forms has been established for ground beetles. This indicates the active development of ecological niches, formed in technogenically transformed territories. This study demonstrates that the time interval of 35 years used for consideration is insufficient for recovering ground beetle communities to a climax state, typical to the ecosystems of a corresponding forest-steppe zone.
Крайова задача з імпульсною дією. Критичний випадок другого порядку
Authors: Ординська Зоя , Овчар Раїса
Published: September 2023

Для імпульсної слабконелінійної крайової задачі розглянуто критичний випадок другого порядку. Отримано достатні умови розв’язності та запропоновано збіжний алгоритм побудови розв’язків таких задач. Одержані результати узгоджуються з раніше відомою теорією крайових задач для звичайних диференціальних систем і узагальнюють її для випадку наявності в системі імпульсної дії.