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Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Music Industry of Ukraine: an Analytical Approach
Authors: Kravchuk Oleksandr
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the research is to analyze the application of artificial intelligence in Ukraine in the music field and to outline its technologies’ impact on the domestic music industry. The research methodology is based on the use of empirical, experimental, theoretical and theoretical research methods, which made it possible to study the phenomenon of artificial intelligence application in the modern domestic music industry, systematize the available knowledge and facts on the issue, draw conclusions and theoretically summarize the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of music in Ukraine. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that for the first time in the cultural and musicological scientific space, the points of the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the music industry of Ukraine are analyzed, aspects of the popularity of individual resources, practical application and their impact on product popularization are highlighted. Conclusions. The use of artificial intelligence technologies in the Ukrainian music industry has not yet gained mass recognition, which is officially recorded in several facts, including the creation of a music product and the production of a video for a music video. The issue of legal regulation of the involvement of artificial intelligence in the development of a music product and the definition of intellectual property rights remains open. The author has outlined the main areas of artificial intelligence technologies’ usage in applications related to the music industry. The role of artificial intelligence in the popularity of a music product is analyzed.
Promotion of Bandura Art Abroad at the Turn of the 1980s and 1990s
Authors: Dutchak Violetta
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the research is to determine the genre and thematic directions of the creative activity of bandura players of the Ukrainian diaspora and Ukraine in the context of the Ukrainian Free University (Munich, Germany) in the period of the 80s and 90s of the twentieth century. In particular, audio recordings from the collection of the UFU archive and reports on the activities of the educational institution from 1985-1990 were used. Research methodology. The researcher used the source, historical, axiological, musicological, and cultural approaches. The source study method was used to analyze new archival sources (textual, documentary, and audio-media) to research Ukrainian bandura art in its mainland and diaspora dimensions. Other approaches and methods made it possible to consider the areas of activity of bandura players in a foreign environment (historical and typological and historical and chronological methods), the value of their achievements for the promotion of bandura art in the world in the period of the 80s and 90s of the twentieth century (axiological approach), and to analyze the contribution of bandura players from North America, Europe, and Ukraine at the compositional, performing, and pedagogical levels to the world Ukrainian culture (musicological and culturological approaches). Scientific novelty of the research. For the first time, the materials of the audio archive of the Ukrainian Free University concerning bandura art are introduced into scientific circulation. Conclusions. The main principles and manifestations of the popularization of bandura art abroad in the 80-the 90s of the twentieth century are revealed. The personalities of soloists and groups of bandura players from the diaspora and Ukraine, lecturers and instructors of bandura training held at the Ukrainian Vulnerable University, whose creative activity was presented at public concerts in Munich, interviews and presentations on the air of Radio Svoboda, are highlighted. The article analyzes the period that marked not just the intensification of the concert and pedagogical activities of bandura players from other foreign countries but also the expansion of their cooperation with bandura players from Ukraine on the eve and at the beginning of independence. These factors remain relevant in the context of the need to generalize and analyze the achievements of bandura art abroad as a component of Ukrainian musical culture and its development in different historical and temporal periods.
Interactive Advertising Typology
Authors: Bozhko Tetiana , Aleksieienko Inna
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is to establish the most probable determinants for the classification of interactive advertising and to identify and systematise, on their basis, the variable forms of implementation of advertising messages, as well as to establish the possibility of their interaction. Research methodology: the method of complex analysis was applied. The scientific novelty is the systematisation of scholars’ views on the typology of interactive advertising, its updating, and supplementation. It is established that the classifications of interactive advertising presented so far have already lost their relevance since they were limited by the platforms of placement of advertising messages or forms of broadcasting and did not take into account the conditions of the interaction of various technologies in the process of implementing interactive advertising messages. This study, based on a synthesis of such determinants as creation and distribution technologies, as well as forms of content and the nature of interaction with consumers, identifies the following types of interactive advertising: advertising via mobile communications and television; advertising on the Internet; environmental installations (with and without gadgets); events and activities. It is found that mobile communication technologies are currently a connecting link between most forms of interactive communications and remain effective both as a separate form of advertising and in combination with television and Internet advertising. It has also been established that innovative technologies of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can be classified as differentiated types of advertising messages, depending on the presence of programmed or spontaneous transformations under the influence of the interaction of advertising messages based on these technologies with consumers. Transformations absence allows them to be classified as environmental installations, while the presence of a variable plot and scenario leads to the classification of AR and VR as events and activities. Conclusions: interactive advertising design involves the deliberate use of variable forms of its implementation, the choice and justification of which should be facilitated by the typology presented by us. The possibility of differentiating between different types of interactive advertising and taking into account their features is confirmed by a thorough analysis of each type of interactive advertising. Thus, we get a holistic picture based on which we can build advertising strategies, and offer the most effective ways to communicate with consumers and use one or more of the above types of advertising messages.
Visual Transformations of the Images of Dante Alighieri's Poem "The Divine Comedy: Hell" in European Art Practices
Authors: Budnyk Andriy , Lazebniuk Valeriia
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is to reveal the specifics of transformation of visual language as the artistic reflection on Dante’s images in European art practices, in particular in graphic design. The research methodology requires a comprehensive approach and involves the use of methods of art analysis, an empirical method of gathering theoretical and historical material, a method of comparison and generalization. The research uses general scientific methods, in particular the analysis and systematization of scientific literature on the topic of investiga­tion. The historical-factual method was used to identify historical processes and factors that influenced the development of transformation of the visual language of illustration and other visual practices based on it. The scientific nov­elty is in conducting a comparative analysis of visual images based on the study of visualiza­tion of classical literature works. Interpretation of the images of this classic of world literature is given by a number of artists from Sandro Botticelli to Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni, as well as the presence of images of the “Divine Com­edy” in mass and pop cultures are considered: the popularization of Dante, the exploitation of his image in the mass market through graffiti, cartoons, visual novels, websites, profiles in so­cial networks, etc. Methods of adapting Dante’s stylistics for a modern viewer, accustomed to clip products, manifestations of distribution in the most popular social networks, have been determined. Conclusions. The research shows that the unique world of visual language in the illustration and design of book publications is transformed with the help of subjective artistic vision in order to maintain the interest of a mod­ern reader of the pre-classical heritage. As a re­sult of the research, we come to the conclusion that the popularization of the image of Dante in mass culture depends on the individual factor of the world perception of the artist as a cre­ative personality. World classical art becomes the basis for the emergence of new sources of author’s creative approaches to the visual rein­terpretation of the achievements of civilization. The process of transformation of the visual lan­guage of illustrations as components of graphic design ensures long-term support of the spread of images of the “Divine Comedy” not only in Dante Alighieri’s homeland, but also in the Euro­pean art landscape.
Artistic and Communicative Transformations of the Book Against the Background of the Evolution of the Visual Paradigm in Ukrainian Design
Authors: Oliinyk Viktoriia
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study is to outline the artistic and communicative transformations of the Ukrainian book, which reflect the modern visual paradigm, as well as to highlight their influence on the further development of domestic book design. Research methods include theoretical, source-scientific, comparative, chronological and analytical. Scientific novelty. It was found that transformations of artistic and communicative possibilities in domestic book design were actively manifested, primarily due to the development of innovative alternative book forms, as well as the reaction of the artistic and visual system of classical publications to the demands of the times. The main influencing factors were the visual turn in culture with the subsequent formation of a visual artistic paradigm, technological progress in design and the development of various directions of visual communications. It has been proven that the visual communication of modern domestic book editions has significantly increased compared to the book of the 20th century, as the design and projection of the book has acquired an innovative toolkit, which allowed to attract additional channels of perception. In addition, in the process of research, the mutual influence of the communicative capabilities of the book and its design development is outlined, as well as the systematization of the artistic and communicative levels of modern Ukrainian book publishing is proposed. Conclusions. The artistic characteristics of a modern book form a single harmonious field among themselves, which effectively implement communicative tasks. In particular, the visual communication of the book takes place on several levels: illustrative, compositional, spatial, provided that they are equivalent within the ensemble of each edition. However, with the strengthening of certain separate levels of communication, which occurs due to the popularization of new alternative book forms that demonstrate the advantages of separate visual-communicative channels, it is possible to state the presence of an appropriate artistic-communicative classification among the latest book products. Thus, in a classic paper book the compositional level of visual communication dominates, in a graphic novel (comics, sketches) the illustrative level of visual communication prevails, in interactive book products, on the other hand, the main visual and communicative level is the artistic space organized by the designer-developer using immersive technologies and structural layout design techniques.
Effectiveness of Applying the Personality Typology by Archetypes in Branding
Authors: Lynnyk Dmytro
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is to find out the effectiveness of applying the personality typology by archetypes in branding. To study the regularity of communication design according to the dominant archetype of the target audience. Research methodology. The study used the empirical method of describing programs from the literature and the Internet, as well as the method of comparative analysis. In addition, the methodological basis of the article was a review and systematization of empirical material on the results of the conducted activities. Scientific novelty. The analysis of research on archetypes made it possible to understand the peculiarities of consumer behavior and to present their classification according to various criteria. The main factors that influence people’s decision-making were identified. A comparative analysis of current personality classifications was carried out and information about them was systematized. The study reveals and summarizes how knowledge of archetypal typologies influences the choice of design style, as manifested in graphic design and brand communication with the target audience. Conclusion. As a result of the study, we conclude that the use of knowledge about personality typologies by archetypes will systematize and simplify the use of this information by designers and make the approach to target audience profiling more effective. In the future, brand strategists and graphic designers will be able to use the analyzed information when creating and managing brands by analyzing the values and needs of the target audience. The research data will help branding and design professionals to choose the right visual and graphic language, and help designers to create the appropriate visual and graphic style.
Ukrainian Symbolism in the Design of Stage Projects of the War Period
Authors: Vakulenko Daryna
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is to clarify the peculiarities of the use of Ukrainian symbols in the design of modern stage projects of a patriotic direction, in particular those that have taken place during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine since 2014. The research methodology involves the use of semiotic analysis to determine the semantics of images based on Ukrainian symbols; as well as art historical analysis to identify design techniques and tools that achieve the transformation of the symbolic content of a stage project. The scientific novelty of the article is to identify the figurative specifics of the use of Ukrainian symbols in the design of the identity of stage projects implemented during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The polysemantic nature of images based on national symbols and their ability to undergo laconic transformations, which allows transforming the meaning of antiquity into modern meanings, are revealed. Such signs acquire a new meaning and expressiveness in the current context, the context of an armed war that encroaches on the very existence of the Ukrainian state. Conclusions. The results of the study show actual changes in the design of stage projects during the military aggression by the Russian Federation. Directors and artists are increasingly turning to Ukrainian symbols based on folk archetypes and ethnic motifs. This can be observed both in the graphic conceptual design and in the emotional messages of the images based on the symbols of Ukrainian identity. It was found that each graphic element has its own meaning and associations that can be used to convey certain emotions and moods. The study found that the use of Ukrainian symbols in stage design can be an effective tool in the struggle for national identity and a sense of national dignity in times of war. Ukrainian symbols are again gaining popularity and demand not only on the territory of the Motherland, but also far beyond its borders. This trend indicates a change in the consciousness of Ukrainians and the value of the unique sacred heritage.
Mythodesign as a Sociocultural Technology of Designing Modern Myths: Visual Aspect
Authors: Bondarenko Sergii
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study is to reveal the role of mythology as a manipulative tool for the creation of social illusions, which form the “picture of the world”. Consider relationships between mythodesign and art, and advertising. Justify that advertising design is an aesthetic facet of mythodesign. Research methodology. The methodological basis of the research is made of the analytical, systematic, and comparative methods, as well as theoretical developments in the field of art history, cultural studies, and psychology. Scientific novelty consists in deepening and expanding aspects of the analysis of design technologies that reflect the dynamics of form formation in the system of different spatiotemporal cultural coordinates. Mythodesign is characterized as multiple interpretations of an informational text in visual forms, where the specificity of the phenomenon lies in the fact that it is based on a matrix-type message, understandable for everyday consciousness, and oriented to its inherent archetypes of world perception. It is considered and theoretically justified that advertising design is an aesthetic component of mythodesign. Conclusions. Mythological consciousness is an integral part of the human worldview. Research of mass culture myth-making gives reason to talk about the great possibilities of mythodesign in creating a virtual “picture of the world” and social illusions in various spheres of life. It is justified that mythodesign creates design models in which objects are transformed into mythological components of almost endless sequences that are synchronized with the same infinity of ideas about the “picture of the world”. The aesthetic facet of mythodesign can be characterized as a creative series of images created by advertising design and perceived by society as a sensory reality. It was found that the objects of the natural environment, “passing” through the visual design objectification, become signs that the consciousness assigns certain meanings. In such a situation, the instrumental potential of mythodesign, which allows visual information to be shaped into aesthetic images, becomes relevant.
Evolution of the Design Regulatory Framework in Ukraine and the EU Member States
Authors: Letiaha Alona
Published: May 2023

This article analyzes the evolution of the design regulatory framework in Ukraine and the EU countries. The purpose is to identify the features of the evolution of the design legal framework in Ukraine and the EU. The research methodology consists in applying a number of approaches: analytical for comprehending the literature on the topic of the article; interdisciplinary for a comprehensive study of factual material and obtaining new knowledge; systematic with the use of a whole range of methods (biographical, semiotic, cultural, hermeneutical, historical, theoretical generalization) for a comprehensive understanding of the stated purpose of the study. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the European experience of developing the regulatory framework of design in comparison with the Ukrainian one is systematically studied. The results of the article can be used in the preparation of didactic materials for teaching courses on the regulatory framework of design. Сonclusions. Ukraine’s legislative framework currently does not sufficiently address the humanitarian factor, including its design and ergonomic factors, which does not contribute to the optimization of the state’s social sphere. In view of this, it is advisable to optimize the legislative framework in line with the best European practices to ensure the effective development of design and ergonomics in our country. The fundamental rationale for the EU design legal environment is that the protection of design legal property should ultimately lead to the economic well-being of countries in the EU region. The design harmonization program has always been part of the EU’s larger program for a harmonized legal environment and the completion of the internal market, especially with regard to intellectual property rights. The harmonization by means of the Design Directive and the Design Regulation in the EU is necessary in view of the significant differences in the protection of intellectual property for design objects in the various member states of the European Union.
The Culture of Economic Life of Society: Structure, Functions, Management
Authors: Martynyshyn Yaroslav , Khlystun Olena , Butko Larysa , Krupa Oksana , Antonivska Maryna
Published: May 2023

Introduction. The global processes taking place in modern society require a high level of generalization, new methodological approaches, and the development of philosophical and cultural concepts that adequately reflect the rapidly changing economic reality. In the context of the transition to post-industrialism, the study of the essence and role of economic culture, its structure, and functions is now extremely relevant. Purpose and methods. The purpose of the article is to provide a philosophical and cultural conceptualization of the dynamic nature of society's economic life, which will allow deepening the understanding of the structure and functions of economic culture and the system of economic management. The methodological basis of the study is the dialectical principle of cognition, systemic, cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of organizational phenomena and processes, as well as the activity approach which explains the motivation of human economic activity. Results. The main structural levels of culture in the economic life of society are identified and characterized. The main functions of economic culture in the socio-cultural system of society are determined. The regularities of cultural functions at different stages of the historical development of society are revealed, and their impact on the economic management system and regulation is analyzed. Conclusions. The scientific novelty of the research results lies in deepening the understanding of the essence of the economic culture of society, defining its structure and main functions. The significance of the study is manifested in the addition of cultural science with new theoretical provisions on the culture of society's economic life, as well as in the possibility of using them in the process of training managers and entrepreneurs of economic organizations.
Creativity and Leadership: How the Arts Can Improve Business Strategies
Authors: Cacciatore Silvia
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Recent studies consider creativity as a source of innovation for companies but have not yet clarified the key role that it plays concerning management and the underlying organisational processes. Recent studies also provide a foundation for a direct link between creativity, leadership, and corporate innovation. Purpose and methods. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of creativity within the corporate context and stimulate an understanding of the dynamics underlying leadership as a hub for innovative ideas and proposals dissemination in organisations. The scientific research methodology is developed through the theoretical investigation of the theme of creativity with innovation and how it can pervade the organisational sphere through the leadership development. Results. The analysis of the main theoretical models allows us to identify strong dynamic connections between creativity, business innovation, and leadership and to develop and improve interventions guided by a different business vision. At the same time, I illustrate how an adequate leadership style can positively influence the work team, producing significant improvements in thoughts, feelings, and subordinates creative performance. Conclusions. Leaders who wish to sustain high performance should pay special attention to their daily behaviour towards employees, in particular by contributing to the dissemination of creativity in the company. Shared participation in artistic activities, in fact, by enhancing the individuality of employees, contributes to the strengthening of the management image that supports initiatives and participates in them. Creativity thus finds fertile ground in the goodness of ordinary company practices.
Art Management in the Field of Academic Choral Art
Authors: Sorochyk Oleksandra
Published: May 2023

Introduction. The choral art of Ukraine has strong age-old traditions that have become a part of the spiritual life of the Ukrainian people. At the same time, the realities of modern life dictate certain requirements regarding the improvement of the organization of choirs in the new conditions of life in society. Purpose and methods. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical foundations and develop practical recommendations for the formation of an effective system of art management in the organization of modern academic choral art, aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the functioning of choirs and artistic structures in Ukraine. The methodological basis of the research was dialectical, systemic, historical, cultural, interdisciplinary, and empirical approaches. Results. The conceptual foundations of art management are revealed. The state of active choirs in Ukraine is analyzed. An analytical comparison of two choirs was made: chamber choir “Kyiv” and amateur choir “Sine Nomine”. The management strategy of an artistic organization is based on the example of the chamber choir “Sine Nomine”. Conclusions. For the first time, a systematic and interdisciplinary approach to the article topic was applied. This made it possible to carry out a detailed structural, functional, and cultural analysis of choirs in Ukraine and to develop an effective strategy for their management. The significance of the obtained results lies in the addition of cultural and management sciences with new theoretical provisions regarding art management in the field of academic choral art, as well as the development of practical recommendations aimed at improving the management and increasing the efficiency of choirs in Ukraine.
Peran Pekerja Anak dalam UMKM Sektor Makanan dan Minuman di Kota Makassar
Authors: Sulastri Syohra Zia
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran anak, serta menjelaskan pandangan anak dan orang tua tentang pekerja anak UMKM sektor makanan dan minuman di Kecamatan Rappocini Kota Makassar. Selanjutnya menganalisis dampak pekerjaan terhadap kehidupan sehari-hari dan kondisi pekerja anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik penentuan informan secara purposive. Lokasi penelitian ini berada di Kecamatan Rappocini Kota Makassar. Informan yang berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini adalah orang tua (bapak/ibu) atau keluarga anak (kakek/nenek/paman/tante/sepupu/kakak) yang terlibat dalam kegiatan UMKM dengan informan utama adalah anak-anak. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dengan menggunakan observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada tiga garis besar peran anak dalam sektor penelitian. Peran-peran tersebut adalah peran dalam produksi, distribusi, dan layanan pelanggan dalam bisnis. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga membahas berbagai pandangan anak satu persatu tentang perannya dalam membantu bisnis keluarga. Pandangan yang digambarkan seperti perasaan syukur, bahagia, mendidik diri sendiri, dan harapan yang dapat membantu orang tua dalam bekerja. Dalam hal ini orang tua mereka juga memberikan dukungan berupa sarana dan prasarana sebagai media bagi anak untuk menjalankan usahanya.
Metaphorische Teleskopie: Rhetorik, Logik und Optik bei Emanuele Tesauro
Authors: Harst Joachim
Published: May 2023

Il saggio esamina il rapporto tra metafora e ottica nel Cannocchiale Aristotelico (1670) di Tesauro Il titolo dell'opera indica già che il trattato di Tesauro sull'»agutezza« si riferisce agli sviluppi contemporanei dell'ottica Tra l'altro, paragona
la »messa davanti agli occhi« della metafora al guardare attraverso un telescopio Tuttavia, questa tendenza, che corrisponde alla generale fascinazione del Barocco per il visibile, non è precisamente finalizzata su un'argomentazione empiricamente e razionalmente verificabile
(come si potrebbe pensare a causa del riferimento alle scienze naturali) Piuttosto, Tesauro mobilita il visivo in vista del suo potenziale di inganno dei sensi e della mente, che include anche una critica della conoscenza delle scienze naturali Ciò è evidente a) nell'uso di metafore
che fanno riferimento a strumenti ottici e b) nell'analisi dei diagrammi tipografici che Tesauro aggiunge alle sue spiegazioni La gestione delle illusioni ottiche viene inoltre messa in discussione per le sue conseguenze su una retorica gesuitica in contrasto con l'eloquenza antica
Henri ou la discretion d'un batard epique dans hugues capet
Authors: López Martínez-Morás Santiago
Published: May 2023

El cantar de gesta francés Hugues Capet, escrito a mediados del siglo XIV , responde a la enorme crisis política en la Francia de esa época con la creación de un héroe capaz de ac- ceder al trono por sus propios méritos personales y no
por derecho de nacimiento Aunque el autor adapta claramente el modelo de Guillaume d'Orange para construir el personaje central, le adjudica igualmente a este un linaje de bastardos que en cierta medida recoge elementos de otros miembros de la familia de Narbona Así, mientras el personaje
de Richier asume rasgos de Rainouard, otro de los hermanos bastardos, Henri, encarna los valores de la moderación y del liderazgo que consiguen mantener unido al grupo de hermanos, vinculados finalmente con otros ayméridas citados por el texto
Implementing formative assessment in Malaysia: Teachers’ viewpoints
Authors: Khan Alla , Hassan Norhaslinda , Ali Azril
Published: May 2023

The paper aims to study the implementation of one of the dimensions of formative assessment i.e., assessment as learning. It has specifically attempted to investigate the practices of peer- and self-assessment among teachers in schools. Considering the recent growth in implementing formative assessment around the world; both in schools and higher learning institutions, this study aims to shed some light on the practices of it in schools, which can help policymakers adjust their policies in higher learning institutions. This study employed a quantitative method, in which a questionnaire is distributed among teachers in four states in the northern region of Malaysia. This paper offers insights into how teachers attempted to practise peer- and self-assessment in schools in the northern region of Malaysia. As this is a washback study, it not only reports the factors that were discovered, but it also attempts to report the factors mediating the washback. This study can be considered a contribution in terms of shaping the research into assessment as learning at its early stage.
Book Review: Task-based language teaching and assessment: contemporary reflections from across the world, Edited by N. P. Sudharshana & Lina Mukhopadhyay (2021). Springer Nature, Hardcover: 373 pages, $129, ISBN-978-981-16-4225-8.
Authors: Ranjbaran Fatemeh
Published: May 2023

Book Review: Task-based language teaching and assessment: contemporary reflections from across the world, Edited by N. P. Sudharshana & Lina Mukhopadhyay (2021). Springer Nature, Hardcover: 373 pages, $129, ISBN-978-981-16-4225-8.
The Mediator Role of Psychological Resilience in the Relationship of Cognitive Flexibility and Fear of COVID-19
Authors: BİLGİZ ÖZTÜRK Şeyma , BİLGİZ AKBAYIR Sümeyye
Published: May 2023

Covid-19 pandemic is thought to cause a lot of short or long-term mental disorders. In order to reduce these problems the pandemic will create to minimum, it is believed that psychological resilience and cognitive flexibility have an important function. In this respect, the direct and indirect relationships and the mediating role between the psychological resilience, cognitive flexibility and fear of Covid-19 were examined in a Turkish sample consisting of 511 people. The data obtained from this sample group were analyzed by structural equality model. Indirect effect estimate of psychological resilience for was tested with the SPSS Macro Process application on the basis of the bootstrap test. As a result of the analysis found that, mediating role of psychological resilience is significant in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and Covid-19 fear.
Capturing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Implementation in English Classroom: Necessity or Responsibility?
Authors: Humaera Isna , Makmur  , Safei Nur Hasanah , Nasrullah  , Mustaqimah  , Reskyani  , Humaera Marlia , Adisaturrahim Andi , Suparto Windy Puspitasari
Published: May 2023

This study aims to investigate EFL pre-service teachers’ perceptions of technological knowledge development during field teaching practice. Data were collected by using reflections of twelve EFL pre-service teachers in the English Education Department. This qualitative study focuses on the perceptions of EFL pre-service teachers based on the concept of the TPACK framework, especially Technological Knowledge (TK). The result of the analysis showed that EFL pre-service teachers tended to have a positive perception regarding the necessity of their technological knowledge implementation while conducting the field teaching practice in the classroom. Through a thematic analysis method, the data were analyzed qualitatively, and five themes emerged from this study, i.e., the basic technological knowledge of EFL pre-service teachers’, the easiness of EFL pre-service teachers’ in operating technology, the EFL pre-service teachers’ mastery of technological skills, the importance of using technology in teaching, and the importance of having technological knowledge. This study implies that teacher educators should raise the EFL pre-service teachers’ awareness of their technological knowledge development and help pre-service teachers gain a good understanding of technological knowledge.
Racism and gender disparity in Peter Abraham's Mine Boy (1946) and Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Weep Not, Child (1964)
Authors: Ordu, Stanley  , Better Odukwu
Published: May 2023

No writer operates in a vacuum, and there is a close relationship between literature and society. African writers had no other issues to focus on apart from the issues of racism, economic class, leadership, traditional African values, and some post-colonial issues which were predominant in their society. The work will use postcolonial, Marxist and sociological theories and methods in the analysis. There is a denial of rights and subjugation. Finally, since literature and society are interwoven, there is a reaction of protest from the writers as a means of protest literature.
David Lurie as a Byronic Hero in J.M. Coetzee’s Disgrace
Authors: Yadav Himanshi
Published: May 2023

The Nobel Prize winner J.M. Coetzee is known for addressing uncomfortable and unanswerable questions through his novels, often having autobiographical traces and staunch protagonists dwelling in solitude and emptiness. The protagonist of Disgrace is one such character who, in the face of both private and public ignominies, refuses to change his ideals that are fairly identical to the Romantic poet Lord Byron only to reject them in the end after his transformative exploits and emerge as a remorseful yet stolid hero. The novel’s honest and relentless probing of character while keeping the impulses and crimes of passion and the inadequacies of justice at the focal point makes it a bleak allegorical work of brilliance. The multiple variations of disgraces mentioned in the novel tend to sublimate and synthesize the identity of David Lurie into a cathartic sense of dislodgement and to regenerate as a Romantic paralysis of the self. This paper aims to explore the influence of the Romantics on David Lurie, specifically the European Renaissance legacy of the autonomy of the individual, as well as the deliberate or unconscious similitudes with the Byronic hero archetype. It will also investigate the nature of the legacy of the Romantic self that David Lurie leaves behind and the role of imagination in addressing themes such as guilt, redemption, and alteration of realities.
Gender: A Matter of Questioning in Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo’s Trafficked
Authors: Ordu, Stanley  , Egu Francis Attah , Nkechinyere Bassey
Published: May 2023

Particularly when referring to social and cultural distinctions rather than biological ones, gender is of the two sexes. Gender problems are more concerned with social experiences than biological differences between men and women. The misconception that gender issues are only a problem for women is untrue; rather, gender issues are primarily concerned with how men and women interact with the social, cultural, political, and economic systems of society. The work's analysis followed gender theory as a guide. A qualitative investigation was conducted, as well. The investigations find that there is a gender imbalance in the workforce, social, cultural, and educational; those women are trafficked in other fields, which has led the author to call for the empowerment of women via education. The work is limited to one novel, the trafficked. In conclusion, societal inequalities against women exist in our society; education and other initiatives might help women become more independent in order to transform society into one that is just.
Historic Headgears of Asantehene and their Symbolisms: The Case of Manhyia Palace Museum
Authors: Quampah Bernice , Bempong Emmanuel , Owusu Edward , Arthur Jones Lewis
Published: May 2023

Artifacts are immensely useful to scholars who want to learn about a culture. When an artifact is conserved to retain its current condition, it preserves the truth of the historical story for generations to come. The Manhyia Palace Museum of Kumasi Metropolis (in Ghana) is one of the places where historical artifacts of the Ashantis (also known as the Asantes) have been preserved. However, some of the names of these artifacts remain unknown to the general public. Just as many people are ignorant about the symbolic meanings of these artifacts, the users and the occasions for utilizing such artifacts have not been documented. In light of these gaps, this study seeks to unearth the historical headgears of Asantehene. Relying principally on the qualitative research methods, the ethnographic research design was employed to gather data from four (4) sub-chiefs of Kumasi and two (2) curators of the Manhyia Palace Museum, who were purposively selected. In-depth interviews and observation were used to solicit data from the respondents. The findings of the research revealed some significance of the headgear and its physical features. Based on the conclusion, recommendations such as methods of preserving such historical artefacts have been suggested.
Population Sociological Analysis of Social Relationships in the Arisan Group Residents of Pai Village, Biringkanaya Sub-district, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Asmirah
Published: May 2023

The Arisan group used as an analysis uses sociological, economic, and cultural concepts that are collaborated to find out the activities that exist in the Arisan group. This Arisan group has existed since 1994, and the number of members and the nominal amount of contributions are constantly changing in each round. This research is exploratory because there has been no previous research and uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological perspective. The research took place in the Bulurokeng Permai housing complex, RT 004/RW 007, Pai Village, Biringkanaya District, Makassar City. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected by purposive sampling as many as 7 (seven) people with the consideration that they had been members of the Arisan since the formation of the Arisan group in 1994. The results of the study showed that the purpose of forming an Arisan group was to foster togetherness, and unity, to become a place for saving, a place to share information, foster harmony among neighbors, and help each other. Arisan has a social function, economic function, and cultural function.
Translators' Perceptions on Open Source Translation Tools: Trados and OmegaT
Authors: GÖN Mustafa , Ersoy Hüseyin
Published: May 2023

In the last century, great technological development has changed the working principles and methods of institutions and professions worldwide and has started a radical innovation process. While it eliminated those who could not keep up with this innovation, it raised those who did to be the best in their fields. One of the professions affected by this change is undoubtedly translation. Translation technology systems are widely used by translators all over the world today and have a large market. Translators' use of translation technologies more effectively and accurately ensures that their translations are carried out more accurately and in a faster time, and it has become the indispensable equipment of a good translator in the historical process. This has given vital meaning to translation technologies such as translation memories and machine translations. The benefits of translation technologies to the translator are many. Although many studies have been conducted on the problems experienced by translators and the limitations and advantages of translation technologies in general, there are very few studies on the problems experienced by translators individually about the use of translation technologies, the problems they experience and their attitudes. The aim of this article is to identify the various problems that translators experience while using computer-assisted translation tools, to reveal the reasons for using the programs they frequently use, and to get the comments of the translators who use alternative options. By employing a document analysis approach to collect data, the article presents a descriptive analysis of opinions. This analysis is between the paid Trados program, which is known to all translators, and the free alternative program OmegaT. The user comments of the Proz forum, which is known worldwide by translators, are used in the analysis. An analysis is presented by listing the positive and negative opinions about both computer-aided translation tools. The article presents some suggestions regarding translation education based on the findings.
Stylistics of Grammatical Structures: The Presence of Verbs and their Temporal Connotations in the Poetry Book "Fragments of a Woman" by Soaud Al-Sabah as a Model
Authors: Assadi Nassim , Abu Ras Khalid
Published: May 2023

In this article, we focused on the presence of verbs and nouns in Su‘ād al-Ṣabāḥ Fatāfīt Imraʼa (Fragments of a Woman), and on the significance of tense verbs as a section of grammatical structures, which in turn are considered part of the structural methods. Fatāfīt Imraʼa, with most of its poems, is a revolutionary work for its rejection of the humiliating reality, and social postulates that made the man dominant in his relationship with women. Since the revolution is based on changing the existing reality, and change is associated with actions (verbs), rather than nouns that indicate stability and consistency. We found that most of the revolutionary poems have a notably high ratio of verbs to nouns compared to those in which the persona feels emotional, social or patriotic satisfaction. About the significance of tense verbs, we found that the poems in which the past tense predominates depict a steady state that does not change or that it depicts a state that was intended to be attached and entrenched in the minds of the readers to influencing them, while the present tense was in most of the poems that depicted continual states. The style of speech that Al-Sabah followed in many of her poems contributed to the use of imperative verbs, but in a different way. When the persona was optimistic about the change and renewal that the future would bring, to move to a better situation, the presence of imperative verbs increased, and when she did not hope for anything from the future, it was less or completely gone.
Effect of Liquidity, Asset Structure, Managerial Ownership and Growth Rate on Company Performance
Authors: Bariyyah Siti Chaerul , Malau Melinda
Published: May 2023

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the factors that influence company performance. The independent variables used in this study are liquidity, asset structure, managerial ownership, and growth rates. The dependent variable in this study is company performance. The population in this study are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2017-2021 period of 80 data. The method used to determine the sample was purposive sampling and obtained 64 data that met the criteria in this study. This study uses a simple regression model analysis. The results showed that liquidity had a negative effect on firm performance, asset structure had a positive effect on firm performance, managerial ownership had a positive effect on firm performance, and growth rates had a negative effect on firm performance. The implications of this research for managerial companies can increase liquidity to get better company performance. Companies can increase sales growth to show that the company has profitable prospects in the future.