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Peran Moderasi Modal Intelektual dalam Hubungan Manajemen Laba dan Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Sari Loveia Ardian Permata , Fitriyani Siti , Firmansyah Amrie
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh manajemen laba terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan menggunakan modal intelektual sebagai variabel moderasi. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 26 perusahaan sektor barang konsumsi sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2020-2022 yang dipilih menggunakan metode abe. Analisis pengujian hipotesis atas data panel menggunakan metode regresi linier. Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis dalam penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa (1) Manajemen laba berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. (2) Variabel moderasi modal dapat memperlemah pengaruh manajemen laba terhadap nilai perusahaan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi kepada investor di Indonesia ketika mereka membuat keputusan investasi pada perusahaan sektor barang konsumsi agar dapat mempertimbangkan kinerja profitabilitas perusahaan.
Economic Impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Authors: Zhang Huaize
Published: September 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has emerged as a pivotal force in the Industrial Revolution – 4.0, significantly enhancing productivity and innovation across diverse sectors. This literature review investigates the economic impact of GAI from both macro and micro perspectives, focusing on its influence on productivity, creativity, and technological advancement in various industries. Through bibliometric analysis from the Web of Science database, this study identifies key trends, geographic distribution, and research hotspots in this field. Content analysis finds that GAI technologies substantially boost efficiency and economic output while posing challenges related to ethical considerations and societal risks. This review attempts to bridge the research gap by providing a systematic review and induction of influencing factors in this field and highlights the transformative potential of GAI. Future research directions are proposed to address gaps in understanding the comprehensive economic impact of GAI, aiming to guide enterprises in leveraging these technologies for competitive advantage.
Feasibility of Winter Oyster- Milky Mushroom Cropping Sequence for Year-Round Production under Assam Condition
Authors: Kataky Madhusmita , Kalita D. N. , Neog M. , Sarma R. K.
Published: September 2024

The study was carried out during kharif and rabi season of 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 at 20 numbers of farmers field having low technology mushroom house at different locations of Assam. Existing farmers practice ie. growing of winter Oyster Mushroom alone from October to February under which farmers can grow two crops per year , was taken as control for comparision of farmer’s income with tested practice that is Winter Mushroom followed by Summer Mushroom Cropping sequence . The specific objective of the study was to demonstrate the double cropping of Mushroom Farming viz. Winter Oyster Mushroom followed by Milky Mushroom. The study showed that under the tested double cropping sequence, five crops comprising three crops for Winter Mushroom (September to March)and two crops for Summer Milky Mushroom (April to August)can be grown per year. It was observed that in a 15 feet X 18 feet low technology mushroom house, 400 bags per batch can be accommodate. The winter Oyster and Milky Mushroom cropping system produced the average winter Oyster yield of 2931.6kg per year from 3 batches (400 bags/batch)and an average Milky Mushroom yield of 1240kg from 2batches (five batches in a year)compared to an average yield of 1320kg per year from 2 batches in a year (400 bags per batch) obtained at farmers practice. The percentage yield increase of Winter Oyster – Milky Mushroom cropping sequence (average of three years) over farmers practice was recorded as 216%. The economic analysis showed that growing Milky Mushroom during summer season enhance additional income to the growers who usually grow winter oyster mushroom as single crop for 5 months. Hence growing Winter Oyster Mushroom – Milky Mushroom crop sequence for the year round is a potential income generating enterprise which can be adopted by farmers and unemployment youth of Assam.
El e-archivo sustentable: una propuesta de preservación digital ante el cambio climático
Authors: Rodríguez Reséndiz Perla Olivia
Published: September 2024

El artículo examina los retos a los que se enfrenta la preservación del patrimonio digital de la humanidad en el contexto de una emergencia mundial provocada por el cambio climático. Una parte importante del patrimonio documental creado o transferido a formatos digitales se conserva en e-archivos que utilizan tecnologías y desarrollan prácticas documentales que generan basura tecnológica y producen gases de efecto invernadero (GEI), cuyo rastro se conoce como huella de carbono. Este artículo, sustentado en una investigación cualitativa, expone las variables asociadas a la preservación digital que tienen un impacto sobre el cambio climático. Asimismo, sugiere la noción del e-archivo sustentable, como un sistema de información social y tecnológica, a través del cual se preservan, a largo plazo y de forma responsable con el medioambiente, los documentos digitales que la sociedad considera esenciales para su comprensión en el futuro.
IoT Based Smart Traffic Management System using Image Processing and Automated Street Lighting System
Authors: Parate Mr. Saurabh
Published: September 2024

Through the integration of image processing, IoT, and automatic street lighting, this study presents a novel solution to urban traffic management. Real-time traffic data, such as vehicle counts and congestion levels, are continuously collected by smart cameras positioned at strategic intersections. A central control unit receives this data and uses sophisticated algorithms to dynamically modify traffic signal timings. Additionally, by including sensors to identify surrounding cars and pedestrians, an automatic street lighting system improves sustainability. This system helps save energy and money by optimizing energy consumption through the ability to change lighting intensity levels as needed. In general, this Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart traffic management system improves efficiency and safety for both commuters and locals by addressing congestion and fostering sustainable urban development
Performance Improvement of Rice Leaf Disease Prediction Model using Enhanced Super-Resolution Generative Adversarial Networks
Authors: S Umesh
Published: September 2024

The objective of this paper is to propose a method to improve the performance of Rice Leaf Disease Prediction Deep Learning Model. The primary goal is to empower farmers with precise information about crop disease, enabling them to judiciously apply pesticides suitably to their crop's needs. The method proposed here uses image enhancement using Enhanced Super Resolution Generative Adversarial Network. Experiment was carried out using Rice Leaf Disease dataset which includes 16,000 rice leaf images categorized into four groups. Among these groups, three contain 4,000 images each, showcasing three different diseases and another 4000 images of healthy leaves. The best accuracy of the model came out to be 99.68. Also all individual diseases are identified very well and other model evaluation aspects also giving good results. Average precision obtained is 99.67, average recall value=99.68 and average f1-score came out to be 99.67. Conclusion: The performance results obtained is the highest what has been achieved of all the models that have been developed till now for this task.
Use of AI in India and International Education in Developmental Countries
Authors: Byakodi Mrs. Rajani
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The use of AI in education, particularly in developing countries like India, is transforming how learning is accessed and delivered. By overcoming traditional barriers such as lack of infrastructure, qualified teachers, and resources, AI-driven solutions are offering innovative methods to enhance education. Below is a more detailed exploration of AI's role in India and other developing countries, along with references to highlight these trends.
Leveraging chatbot applications to enhance English language learning in Nigerian secondary schools
Authors: Jegede Olusegun Oladele
Published: September 2024

This study explores the potential of chatbot applications to enhance English language learning in Nigerian secondary schools, motivated by the ongoing challenges in achieving high English proficiency using traditional methods. The purpose of the study was to assess the current level of English proficiency among students, evaluate the effectiveness of chatbot applications, understand user perceptions, and identify implementation challenges. A quantitative research design was employed, involving 150 students from three international schools, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, along with thematic analysis for qualitative insights. The study revealed varied levels of English proficiency among students’ general positive perceptions of chatbot applications as effective tools for learning English; significant technical and accessibility challenges, such as poor internet connectivity and limited device availability; and the necessity of comprehensive training for both students and teachers to maximize the benefits of chatbot applications. The study concludes that while chatbot applications have considerable potential to improve English language skills, addressing the identified challenges is crucial. Recommendations included enhancing infrastructure, providing comprehensive training, and improving the software and user interface of chatbot applications to maximize their educational benefits. These insights aim to inform educators, policymakers, and technology developers on optimizing the use of chatbot applications in language education.
Competency-based English language teaching through Microsoft teams: A framework for adaptation and integration
Authors: Prasetya Rizky Eka
Published: September 2024

This paper addresses the challenge of implementing Competency-Based English Language Teaching (CBELT) within the digital realm, specifically through the utilization of the Microsoft Teams platform. The methodology employed Mix-method with incorporating exploratory sequential design. Qualitative data from the interviews will be analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns, themes, and key considerations for implementing CBELT in Microsoft Teams. Surveys assessed pedagogical and technical efficacy in descriptive statistics and correlation analysis in the quantitative phase. The finding of the research exposed that Educators emphasized leveraging Microsoft Teams' features like chat, video conferencing, and file sharing to deliver CBE content effectively.  With a mean score of 4.49, most respondents were satisfied with CBE integration with Microsoft Teams. This suggests the platform's CBE integration is well-received. Respondents reported a mean score of 6.23 for language proficiency development with Microsoft Teams CBE. Microsoft Teams is simple to use, according to respondents, with a mean score of 6.62. A moderate positive association exists between project-based learning intensity and competence development results (r = 0.664, p < 0.05). This shows that increasing project-based learning intensity improves student proficiency. A moderate positive association exists between integrating collaborative activities and engagement indicators (r = 0.657, p < 0.05). This suggests that Microsoft Teams collaborative activities boost student engagement during Competency-Based English Language Teaching (CBELT). Project-based learning, collaborative activities, and customised teaching help CBE succeed. These tactics allow students to actively learn, contribute, and get individualised teaching.
The effect of “Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone” movie in students’ British accent pronunciation
Authors: Mellyana Intan , Ikhsanudin Ikhsanudin , Wardah Wardah
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to examine the impact of utilizing the Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", as an educational instrument to facilitate the enhancement of year-9 SMP Negeri 06 Pontianak students' proficiency in British accent pronunciation. The research employed a pre-experimental research design, with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, utilizing a sample of 30 IX C students selected through cluster random sampling methodology. The data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments, which demonstrated that the result of the students' pre-test was lower than the post-test (85>16.67). Furthermore, the results indicated that the t-test exceeded the t-table value (28.47>1.699), thereby demonstrating a statistically significant effect. The results of the research analysis revealed that the null hypothesis was rejected while the alternative hypothesis was accepted. In addition, the effect size score (3.34) denoted a strong effect of the movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", which could be concluded that the Harry Potter movie had a very significant impact on students' ability to pronounce English words properly, particularly in British accent. The findings suggest the potential of the aforementioned movie as a medium for teaching British accent pronunciation to students, which despite on its initial purpose that the Harry Potter movie is recommended media to be used for teaching ninth-grade students.
The effectiveness of the combination of podcast and two stay two stray in teaching listening
Authors: Nisa Tifani Diah , Candraloka Olyvia Revalita
Published: September 2024

This study aims to find out the effectiveness of the combination of Podcast and Two Stay Two Stray in teaching listening. The true experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design was used in this study. The research population consisted of eleventh grade students from SMAN 1 Tahunan. The research sample consisted of classes XI-6 and XI-11, where XI-6 was assigned as the control group whereas XI-11 as the experimental group. It was chosen using a straightforward random sampling method. The instrument used by researchers to assess students' listening skills was providing 25 multiple-choice listening questions. The results demonstrated that the mean scores for both groups before and after the exam differed significantly. Furthermore, the analysis results utilizing the independent sample t-test showed that the t-test score (14.72>1.695) was higher than the t-table score. It indicates that the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Referring of the study’s findings, it can be concluded that the combination of Podcast and Two Stay Two Stray can improve students’ listening skill.
The implementation of Canva as a digital learning tool in English learning at vocational school
Authors: Sugiarni  , Widiastuti Dina Eka , Tahrun
Published: September 2024

This study aims to investigates the implementation of Canva as a digital learning tool at SMKN 1 Parit Tiga in West Bangka. Canva, a versatile graphic design platform, offers various features for creating visually appealing materials. This study used qualitative approach, using a case study design. It explores how Canva enhances teaching and learning processes, engages students, and improves learning outcomes in a vocational high school setting. The data collection was done through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The data, then, were analyzed using thematic analysis. The research findings highlight the seamless integration of Canva into lesson planning, teachers' motivations for using Canva, and the positive impact on student engagement and creativity. The results indicated that Canva significantly increases student interest, engagement, and confidence, leading to enhanced creativity and understanding of topics. Recommendations include providing professional development opportunities for teachers and incorporating student feedback to optimize Canva's use in the classroom. Overall, the study underscores the promising results of integrating Canva into educational settings to enhance student motivation, creativity, and collaboration.
Sense of safety, school identification, and well-being: The indirect impact of relational mobility
Authors: Pei Xiaoge , Li Yali , Talib Mansor Abu
Published: September 2024

This study evaluated the impact of relational mobility on well-being, integrating the mediating effects of sense of safety and school identification. Participants comprised 373 university students who completed online surveys over 1 week, after which we used partial least squares regression
to analyze the data. The results showed (a) the direct effect of relational mobility on well-being was not significant, (b) relational mobility had a positive impact on sense of safety and school identification, (c) sense of safety and school identification had a positive impact on well-being,
and (d) sense of safety and school identification serially mediated the relationship between relational mobility and well-being. Researchers, educators, and policymakers can benefit from these new insights into how relational mobility affects Chinese university students' well-being and how
sense of safety and school identification contribute to its impact.
Vuelta, fuga y punto de retorno
Authors: Riera Arévalo Lucia
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo ofrece una sistematización del Laboratorio de Investigación Creativa creado para un Bachillerato Popular en Argentina y cómo esta experiencia impregnó el proceso creativo en el ámbito del cine, para la película: Vuelta, fuga y punto de retorno, realizada el año 2018 en Argentina y Chile. En este proceso, destacan y confluyen diversas experiencias personales, formativas, grupales y colectivas, así como las conversaciones con distintas personas, que enriquecen dicho proceso creativo y vital.
La relación cultural y patrimonio inmaterial latinoamericano-asiático. El origen ancestral del habitar y memoria Mapuche
Authors: Valdenegro Huircán Thalia
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación forma parte de mi proyecto de título, donde a partir de una aprehensión fenomenológico-estética de aspectos de la cultura mapuche, se gatilla un proceso creativo, en torno a un proyecto de arquitectura, en el marco del Taller de Título.
Junto con ello, recojo antecedentes sobre los hechos históricos ocurridos en todo el continente latinoamericano. El cómo llegaron desde Asia los primeros hombres a poblar, su evolución cultural a través del tiempo, el surgimiento de las civilizaciones e imperios y cómo se influenciaron unos con otros, continuando hasta hoy en día a través de los mitos y religiosidad, lo que se ve reflejado en la cosmovisión mapuche.
Es por esto que, a partir de preguntas sobre los trazados ceremoniales, planteo: ¿Qué significa lo circular como objeto de estudio? Donde comienzo a considerar cosas sobre los orígenes y el diario vivir mapuche tales como: ¿Por qué la Ruka es circular? ¿Qué significa el Kultrún para los mapuche?
Este tipo de preguntas revelarán cuestionamientos espirituales profundos, como ¿de dónde viene ese patrón circular?, ¿acaso tiene cierta unión en sus ceremonias como: el Nguillatún y el We Tripantü? ¿Cuáles son las influencias religiosas andinas? Esto nos ayuda a entender cómo se puede estructurar y emplazar el proyecto arquitectónico, tomando como referencia el Nguillatún.
Se muestra cómo el acercar a las personas sus simbologías a través del arte, como la pintura y el dibujo, hace posible llegar a una revitalización del patrimonio inmaterial indígena.
Desde la perspectiva que tenemos hoy en día sobre el patrimonio, es importante considerar que este tipo de ritos y símbolos ancestrales, le otorgan a la cultura mapuche, la valorización que ayuda a proteger y preservar su patrimonio natural y arqueológico en el cual habitan.
Quantifying environmental impact: carbon emissions analysis of cut and fill work in construction
Authors: Keintjem Militia , Suwondo Riza , Suangga Made , Juliastuti Juliastuti , Anda Martin
Published: September 2024

The construction industry plays a pivotal role in global development, but it also significantly contributes to carbon emissions, necessitating urgent measures to mitigate its environmental impact. The main objective of this research is to analyse and estimate the carbon emissions resulting from cut and fill work in construction projects. This research conducted three comprehensive case studies focusing on heavy equipment excavation, material transport, material spreading, and compaction stages in the construction industry to analyse carbon emissions. The findings reveal that material transport emerges as a prominent source of CO2 emissions within the construction life cycle. This underscores the urgent need for transformative measures to optimize transportation logistics and adopt eco-friendly alternatives, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, for material transport. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of integrating intermodal transportation options to maximize efficiency while minimizing emissions during material movement. The research emphasizes that mitigating carbon emissions in the construction industry requires a comprehensive approach encompassing technological advancements, logistical optimization, and the adoption of sustainable practices. By embracing the strategies highlighted in this study, construction projects can significantly contribute to the global fight against climate change and align with international efforts to achieve a more sustainable future. The insights provided by this research underscore the imperative for collaboration among stakeholders to drive meaningful change and foster a more sustainable and environmentally conscious construction industry.
Drainage system analysis using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) in flood mitigation efforts in the valley area
Authors: Asferizal Ferial , Mashuri Mashuri , Hasibuan Hotmida R.
Published: September 2024

This research takes place in the North Siantar Subdistrict of Pematangsiantar City, where issues with the drainage system result in frequent flooding in the valley area. Previously, this phenomenon has not been extensively researched. The study aims to analyze infiltration wells on Bah Tongguran Street in the North Siantar Subdistrict of Pematangsiantar City through existing drainage simulation using SWMM software. Water pooling at this location leads to floods due to insufficient drainage capacity, exacerbated by the valley-shaped land contour and high population density. The simulation results, utilizing SWMM software with the Gumbel method for rainfall distribution and a 5-year return period, revealed that the channels on both sides of Bah Tongguran Street cannot accommodate rainwater discharge. The dimensions of the existing drainage channel are b = 0.3 and h = 0.45. To address this issue, we propose the construction of infiltration wells with a diameter of 1.4 meters and a depth of 1.5 meters. The analysis determined that the infiltration wells would be 24 wells on the left and 21 on the right. These infiltration wells will be constructed using concrete pipes, with an effectiveness rate of 65% for the left side and 58% for the right. Through this intervention, our research aims to serve as a reference for planners designing infiltration wells in valley areas and as a resource for other researchers developing sustainable flood mitigation technologies.
Improvement of ankle foot orthotics fabrication using 3D printing method
Authors: Saptaji Kushendarsyah , Manasikana Dinda Arina , Juniasih Octarina Adiati , Ramadhani Mochammad Rafli , Oktaviandri Muchamad , Ramadhan Anwar Ilmar , Asmara Yuli Panca
Published: September 2024

Orthotics are the body support devices used for correction, immobilization, fixation, and prevention of paralysis. The greatest number of orthotics utilized by people suffering from plantarflexion and dorsiflexion disability, especially in Indonesia, is ankle foot orthotic (AFO). However, the duration associated with fabricating AFO through conventional methods is considered time-consuming. This paper aims to fabricate ankle foot orthotics (AFO) using innovative combinations of 3D scanning and 3D printing. The method begins with 3D scanning of the patient’s lower limb using photogrammetry (3DF Zephyr). The design is generated and adjusted, afterwards, the orthotic prototype is produced by fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing using polypropylene (PP) material. This choice is attributed to the material's advantages, such as being lightweight, rigid, durable, and cost-effective. The 3D mesh model scanned using 3DF Zephyr shows good quality and more precise results. In addition, the prototype produced using 3D printing was tested by walking based on normal gait analysis’s angle of foot and calf measurement, which shows a maximum range of motion (ROM) of 16.1˚. The proposed methods of fabricating orthotic prototypes can successfully reduce the processing time by approximately 70% compared to the conventional method.
Medium of Instruction in Education and Language Use: The Case of the Hakka in East Malaysia
Authors: Ding Seong Lin , Goh Kim-Leng , Cheong Kee-Cheok
Published: September 2024

In the context of education in Malaysia, the challenges faced by the ethnic Chinese population consist of having to learn Malay and understanding the need to acquire fluency in English for economic mobility. Should they opt for vernacular education, they have also to deal with Mandarin, which is not their native/heritage language. Adopting a quantitative method, this study examines how Hakka communities in East Malaysia navigate the challenges and the consequences of their decisions on language use. Three specific questions are addressed: (a) What is the impact of medium of instruction in education on the language used by students at home and socially? (b) Has this impact changed across generations? (c) How has language use in school impacted identities? The findings show that Hakka language is used less in everyday conversations over time. The need to preserve Hakka language to retain their ethnic identity is perceived to be less important, more so among the younger generations. The issue is most evident among individuals who attended Mandarin speaking schools, particularly the Chinese independent schools. The findings suggest an association between the education language and the shift in both usage and knowledge of the heritage language toward the education language.
Political Leadership Matters: The Case of Four Successful East Asian Economies
Authors: Lee Kiong-hock , Nagaraj Shyamala
Published: September 2024

Out of the thirteen economies that registered sustained rapid economic growth in the post-war period, only six successfully transitioned into high-income economies. Malaysia did not make the cut. The Commission on Growth and Development (CGD) identified credible leadership as a key factor behind the success of the six economies, but it had very little to say about the individual political leaders. This paper fills the gap by allowing the political leaders and their adroitness to speak for them. In particular, we focus on the mindset, acumen and demeanour of the key political leaders in building social capabilities that are crucial to rapid economic growth and development. We find that key political leaders like Okubo Toshimichi of Japan, Park Chung Hee of South Korea, Chiang Kai Shek of Taiwan and Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore rose to the external, existential threats to their peoples and paved the way for them to catch up with the developed economies by displaying and practising the mindset and behaviours of the class of transformational leadership.
Human Capital, Amenities and Trade: The Case of Malaysia
Authors: Lee Cassey
Published: September 2024

Human capital plays an increasingly important role in economies undergoing structural transformation that involves technological upgrading and sustained trade competitiveness. Both production and consumption amenities are essential to develop, attract and support a workforce with high human capital. Different types of production and consumption amenities are relevant for different kinds of activities at various locations. As human capital growth is likely to be accompanied by worsening inequality, complementary policies are needed to promote inclusiveness without dampening human capital development.
Job Polarisation: The Change of Nature of Task and Skill Needs
Authors: Yong Chen Chen , Nor Pau Elisa Jean Jion
Published: September 2024

Job polarisation is the growth of high- and low-skilled employment relative to middle-skilled employment, typically in developed countries. Based on Khazanah Research Institute’s (KRI) descriptive study in 2017, Malaysia’s workforce experienced job polarisation over the last two decades. This study uses a different approach, i.e. multinomial logistic regression, to measure the probability of employment choice by different job categories to validate the presence of job polarisation in Malaysia. Unlike past research that used headcounts based on wage quantiles, this paper considers the individual and sectoral effects. This study confirms the job polarisation finding of KRI (2017) by comparing Malaysia’s employment structure between 2011 and 2017. Technology changes the methods and skills required to perform the same tasks. Besides, the adoption of technology depends on the firm’s or industry’s foresight of how technology may change the productivity of the worker. If the investment cost of a technology is greater than the training cost, firms may not adopt the technology. If an industry has the foresight of how technology may change the performance of tasks, and recruit workers in tandem with upskilling programmes, the phenomenon of job polarisation will fade out eventually.
Gender Disparities in Digital Employment in China
Authors: Mi Huixin , Tey Nai Peng , Lai Siow Li
Published: September 2024

The rapid expansion of the digital economy has profoundly reshaped employ-ment dynamics in China. Drawing on microdata from the China General Social Surveys (CGSS) conducted in 2010 and 2021, this study delves into the evolving gender gap within China’s digital workforce. Through bivariate analyses and logistic regression, this research examines how gender intersects with various factors, including age, educational attainment, account status, number of children, internet usage, and geo-graphical region, to elucidate disparities in digital employment. Findings indicate a shift towards greater gender parity in the digital sector, notwithstanding enduring challenges for women. The responsibilities of childbearing and childrearing have constrained women’s engagement in digital occupations, although this impediment is diminishing. Educational achievements and internet usage emerge as pivotal determinants of digital employment for both genders. Workers in the more developed Eastern region exhibited higher likelihoods of digital employment than those in other regions. Diverse strategies are essential to tackle gender gaps in digital employment.
“Gandz” Subgenre Performance and Poetics as Tactics
Authors:   The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts — Matenadaran, Kharatyan Alla A.
Published: September 2024

The article aims to show one of the crucial features of religious lyrics: cyclicity and network as a poetic feature. A crucial subgenre in this regard is represented by the works called “gandz” and the Gandzaran anthologies they compose, viewed in the context of historical, ecclesiastical liturgical ritual and practice, and medieval religious life. Networking in this article refers to the means, images, and narratives transferred between different genres and subgenres used for the same purpose, which create the paradigmatic image of the liturgical texts of the Christian Middle Ages. The article analyzes the dynamics operating in the network system of different texts and how the characteristic units of different texts become the most significant component of the poetics of the “Gandz” subgenre. The article analyzes the functionality of the “gandz” subgenre in the literary and social sense, its performance, the historical context of its origin and development, its paradigmatic significance in Armenian medieval literature, and its being a network unit in the theological context. One of the crucial aspects of the article is the study of the interaction between gandz and sermon based on their similar social function.
Transformation of Symbolism of a “Mountain/Hill” in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress (19th–21st Centuries)
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nenarokova Maria R. ,   Рeoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the functioning of emblems in the text of the Baroque era and their evolution in retellings and adaptations of the Baroque text in the 19th– 21st centuries. John Bunyan’s allegorical treatise Pilgrim’s Progress, rightly called “emblematic theater” in the history of literature, is chosen as the material for the study. One of the frequent elements in the Baroque emblem is the “mountain/hill” image. As part of the emblem, the visual-verbal image “mountain/hill” is a polysemantic word. In each context, this element takes on a new meaning; its connotations can be both positive and negative. In Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, “mountain/hill” is central to several scenes. Acquiring a negative connotation, this image occurs three times in the meaning of “hell” or “entrance to hell.” In each case, the reader receives additional information that expands his knowledge of the subject. The noun “mountain/hill” acquires positive connotations in emblems with the meaning of repentance and cleansing the personages from sins. The 19th–21st centuries’ adaptations dissolve the allegorical nature of the emblem, destroy or reform its verbal envelope but preserve the emotional coloring of the episodes. The most sustainable emblem is the emblem of “repentance,” which retains its basic elements, albeit in a modified form.
Three Circles of Intertextuality: The “Estate Myth” in M.L. Stepnova’s Novel The Garden
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bogdanova Olga A.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the landmark novel of Russian writer M.L. Stepnova, The Garden (2020), which has aroused the public’s and critic’s interest, continuing the “estate text” of Russian literature of the 19th–20th centuries. It is shown that the image of the garden in the work is both national (the whole tradition of the Russian “estate text”) and universal (the Bible, Voltaire, H.L. Borges, U. Eco, etc.). The key to an adequate reading of the postmodern novel with its “semantic insolubility,” narrative “nonselectio,” experiments on human identity, an invitation to the “alternative history,” etc. is an analysis of its intertextuality, generating original life-creating strategies. There are three concentric circles of intertextuality that diverge in the breadth of space-time coverage: character, author-narrative, and mythopoetic. If in character terms the protagonist of the work — the garden — directly participates in people’s lives, at the author-narrative level becomes an ideologeme, symbolizing with his death under the axes of hired workers the tragic fate of Russia at the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, then in the super-author’s mythopoetic sphere reveals the quality of practical immortality, indestructibility. The reason for the suicidal cutting down of the garden of the grown-up Princess Boryatinskaya is the excommunication of this heroine from fiction, primarily “estate,” with its powerful lifecreating potential. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the systematic analysis of the intertextual strategies of the iconic modern novel for the first time and the identification of their three-level structure. The article applies historical-literary and cultural approaches, methods of historical poetics, and structural-semiotic analysis and uses the modernist and postmodern thesaurus paradigms.
Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire in the Translations and Edited by N.S. Gumilev (Unfulfilled Project by Publishing House “World Literature”)
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Arias-Vikhil Marina A. , Chechnev Yakov D. ,   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: September 2024

Based on hitherto unpublished archival documents from the Gorky Archive at IWL RAS and TsGALI, the article analyses the work of Gumilyov as a compiler, translator, and editor of the book Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire, prepared for publication in “World Literature” in 1918–1921. For researchers, the most significant activity of Gumilev of this period was his work on preparing for publication outstanding French poets, widely represented in the Catalog of the publishing house “World Literature” (1919). The example of the poem “Death of Lovers” demonstrates the particular attitude of Gumilyov as an Acmeist to Baudelaire’s poetics associated with his religious spiritualism. An analysis of the translation of this poem shows that Gumilyov “narrowed” Baudelaire, abandoning the mystical component of his poetry, which caused criticism from the symbolist poet Alexander Blok, whose opinion remained in the protocols of the publishing house. The article establishes the number of translations by Gumilyov: 18 instead of the previously known 16. The appendix provides a reconstruction of the composition of the book Flowers of Evil by Baudelaire, which Gumilyov was preparing for publication: of the six sections, one remained untranslated (“Wine”); of Baudelaire’s 151 poems, almost half were translated (73).
The Tyrant and the Saint: Cruelty, Ambivalence, Humour in the Earliest Dracula Tales
Authors:   Eötvös Loránd University, Nagy Levente
Published: September 2024

The article explores the literary and artistic traditions around Vlad III (alias Dracula), Prince of Wallachia, which started circulating about him in the second half of the fifteenth century. His proverbial ruthlessness and cruelty gained him a name among the most vicious historical figures already during his lifetime. This study examines how, by imitating and rewriting contemporary literary topoi, the authors created the image of the voivode as the cruel tyrant and the persecutor of Christians. By comparing the German and Russian versions of the Dracula tales, we tried to prove that the Russian author also incorporated the political ideology of his era in the Russian Dracula stories. The analysis relies on three sources: the Sankt-Gallen manuscript (1461), the verse chronicle of Michael Beheim (1416?–1479?), and Skazanie o Drakule voivode (1486).
Successful management of renal abscess secondary to diabetes mellitus with surgical treatment and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Authors:   Department of Urology, Koto Hospital, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Yanagida Kazuki ,   Department of Urology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Watanabe Daisuke ,   Department of Urology, Koto Hospital, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan,   Department of Palliative Medicine, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Yoshida Takahiro ,   Department of Urology, Koto Hospital, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan,   Department of Urology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Nakagawa Tohru ,   Department of Urology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Mizushima Akio ,   Department of Palliative Medicine, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Miura Kunihisa ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Tokyo Hikifune Hospital, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Ishihara Tohru ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Tokyo Hikifune Hospital, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Yanagida K, Watanabe D, Yoshida T, Nakagawa T, Mizushima A, Miura K, Ishihara T. Successful management of renal abscess secondary to diabetes mellitus with surgical treatment and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2024 Third Quarter; 51(3):231-235. Renal abscess (RA) is a collection of infective fluid in or around the renal parenchyma. It typically occurs in immunocompromised patients, including those with diabetes mellitus (DM), poor nutritional status, or steroid administration. We herein report a case of RA associated with DM in which hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy greatly contributed to the resolution of this disease. The patient was an 85-year-old man with poorly controlled type 2 DM. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography for postoperative follow-up of appendiceal cancer showed a mass lesion with poor contrast enhancement extending from the upper pole of the left kidney to the dorsal side. Therefore, a diagnosis of RA was established. The lesion was percutaneously punctured, and a drainage tube was placed. Antibiotics following sensitivity testing were administered. The catheter was removed six days after its placement. However, pus discharge continued from the catheter removal site, with persistent redness around the wound. Therefore, a lumbotomy incision for abscess drainage was performed on the 49th day. However, the pus discharge persisted, and we decided to perform HBO2 therapy, expecting decreases in bacterial proliferation, reduction in local edema, and improvement of host defense. HBO2 therapy for 90 min at two atmospheres absolute was performed ten times. The amount of pus discharge decreased, and redness improved from the fifth day after HBO2 therapy. One month after starting HBO2 therapy, the wound was closed, and the pus discharge resolved completely. Four years have passed since the HBO2 therapy, and there have been no symptomatic or imaging relapses of RA. Keywords: hyperbaric oxygen therapy; renal abscess; SGLT2 inhibitor; type 2 diabetes mellitus
Racismo, decolonialidade e crítica à ideologia: uma análise de discurso do portal capoeira
Authors:   , Marcello Murilo Aranha Guimarães
Published: September 2024

Esta pesquisa insere-se no campo de estudos sobre Comunicação, Cultura e Relações Raciais, focalizando as relações entre discurso e poder no universo da capoeira. Mais exatamente, tem como objetivo responder as seguintes questões: de que maneira a prática da capoeira é discursivamente construída por mestres/mestras e praticantes em artigos publicados no site Portal Capoeira no período de 2018 a 2022? E em que medida e como essas construções discursivas podem ser consideradas críticas à ideologia, desafiando, contestando e/ou transformando relações de dominação étnica ou racialmente fundamentadas? Para alcançar esse objetivo, adotamos a teoria social de John B. Thompson – especialmente, seu conceito de (crítica à) ideologia. Também nos apoiamos nos estudos étnicos-raciais e no pensamento decolonial, a fim de aprofundarmos a discussão sobre o racismo/antirracismo. No que diz respeito à metodologia, fizemos uso da análise crítica do discurso de orientação construcionista. A partir dessa metodologia, organizamos a pesquisa em três etapas. Na primeira, buscamos analisar o contexto sócio-histórico de produção e circulação dos discursos sob investigação, focalizando as relações de dominação que caracterizam esse contexto. Na segunda, buscamos analisar a organização interna desses discursos, suas características estruturais, padrões e relações. E na terceira, buscamos reinterpretar os resultados da análise discursiva à luz dos resultados da análise sócio-histórica. Ao reinterpretar esses resultados, concluímos, entre outras coisas, que as matérias examinadas possuem um caráter crítico à ideologia, na medida em que seus discursos tendem a estimular o debate sobre relações raciais na capoeira e a iluminar conflitos que costumam ficar na penumbra. Ademais, com frequência, fazem oposição a pontos de vista e posições racistas, contribuindo, portanto, para deslegitimar o fenômeno e, consequentemente, colocar em xeque relações de dominação racialmente fundamentadas.
ÇORUH HAVZASI’NDA (TAO-KLARCETİ) 1888-1917 YILLARI ARASINDA GERÇEKLEŞTİRİLEN MİMARİ BELGELEME ÇALIŞMALARI
Authors: Ocak Mustafa Tahir , Tanyeli Gülsün
Published: September 2024

Tao-Klarceti, günümüzde Türkiye'nin kuzeydoğusunda, Erzurum, Artvin, Ardahan ve Kars illerini kapsayan tarihi bir bölgedir. Coğrafi olarak Çoruh Havzası ve yakın çevresini kapsamaktadır. Bölge adını 9-11. yüzyıllar arasında hüküm süren Tao-Klarceti Krallığı’ndan almaktadır. 1877’de başlayan Osmanlı-Rus savaşı sonrasında 1878’de imzalanan Berlin Antlaşması ile birlikte bölgede Rus İmparatorluğu hüküm sürmüş ve Moskova Arkeoloji Topluluğu tarafından yüzey araştırmaları gerçekleştirilmiştir. 1878’de tarihçi ve arkeolog olan Dimitri Bakradze, 1888’de mimar Andrey Mikhailoviç Pavlinov, 1904’te dilbilimci Nikolay Yakovleviç Marr, 1902,1907 ve 1917’de ise tarihçi ve arkeolog Ekvtime Takaşvili bu misyonla görevlendirilerek bölgeye araştırma gezileri düzenlemişlerdir. 20. yüzyıl başında Osmanlı-Rus sınırını oluşturan Tao-Klarceti bölgesi’nde zor koşullarda sürdürülen çalışmalara katılan ekibin yapıları inceleme süresi ortaya çıkan ürünün niteliğini doğrudan etkilemiştir. Bu makalede mimari belgeleme çalışmalarına önem verilen 1888, 1902 ve 1917 yıllarındaki yüzey araştırmalarında gerçekleştirilen mimari belgeleme çizimleri arşivlerde yer alan eski fotoğrafları ve yapıların bugünkü durumları birlikte karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenerek mimari belgelemelerin yapının durumunu ne ölçüde ortaya koyduğu sorgulanmıştır. Aynı zamanda bu çalışma, yüzyılı aşkın süre önce yapılan mimari belgeleme çizimlerinin gelecekte yapılacak çalışmalar için belge niteliği olma durumunu değerlendirmektedir.
Chaos Unveils the Secrets of Protein Folding Dynamics: A Novel Perspective on Levinthal’s Paradox
Authors: Tez Mesut
Published: September 2024

This Perspective offers a novel viewpoint on the long-standing
Levinthal paradox, proposing that chaotic dynamics provide a fundamental
mechanism for proteins to achieve their functional forms within
biologically relevant timescales. By exploring principles such as
sensitive dependence on initial conditions, bifurcation, and strange
attractors, chaotic dynamics offer insights into the protein folding
process that challenge traditional views and open avenues for future
research in bioinformatics, biotechnology, and therapeutic
interventions.
The Influence of Prayer, Al-Quran Recitation, Physical Exercise, and Holidays on Positive Thinking: Exploring Stress Coping Strategies for Mental Well-Being
Authors: Hasin Hanafiah , Jamil Anita , Helmy Herlina , Johari Yang Chik
Published: September 2024

This research delves into how prayer practices and recitation of Al Quran, along with activity and holidays, contribute to nurturing perspectives as ways to deal with stress effectively in the workplace setting where job-related stress can significantly impact both personal well-being and productivity within organizations.  It is crucial to comprehend and encourage beneficial coping mechanisms in such scenarios. The study investigates the correlation between these coping strategies and positive thinking, recognized for their role in bolstering mental well-being and stress handling. A quantitative cross-sectional approach was employed for this study. Participants filled out questionnaires to measure how often and how much prayer practices like reciting the Al Quran, engaging in exercise, and holidays influenced their outlook on life. Researchers used linear regression analysis to determine how important each activity was in boosting thinking. The results showed that prayer sessions, physical activity, and spending time with family during holidays positively promoted positivity in individuals' minds; among these activities, holidays seemed to have an effect. However, reciting the Al Quran did not have an impact, based on the analysis of this study. The findings emphasize how adding rituals and hobbies to our routines can boost mental health and help us manage stress better in the long run. This research provides tips for people looking to manage stress and maintain a positive mindset.