bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Pemasaran Garam Kusamba Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Pendapatan Petani
Authors: Pratiwi Luh Putu Kirana , Budiasa I Made
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine internal factors, external factors, and alternative marketing strategies. The location of this research is in Kusamba Village, Dawan District, Klungkung Regency. Totaled respondents in this study were 38 people consisting of 20 Kusamba salt farmers and 18 external respondents (village government, Agriculture Service, Klungkung District Cooperative Office, salt sellers: stalls, shops, retailers, consumers). The analytical method in this study uses SWOT analysis. Based on the results of the study, identifying internal factors as the main strength is that Kusamba Salt has good quality and the main weakness factor is that product quality in the process of making Kusamba salt depends on climate. While the external factor which is the main opportunity is the existence of equipment assistance from the government and the factor which is a threat is that similar competitors are superior in following market trends quickly. Furthermore, an alternative marketing strategy for Kusamba salt to increase farmers' income is in quadrant 1, which means that the strategy that can be used in this quadrant is to grow and develop, support aggressive growth policies through the implementation of Strength Opportunities strategies, including: a) Utilizing technological support and government branding in increasing product superiority, and b) Making the Kumba salt farming business an educational tour
Forex In The Eyes Of Shariah: A Qualitative Analysis In The Malaysian Context
Authors: Ramlan Muhammad Nadzif , Mohd Zaini Nurfarah Amira , Jamil Umi Aisyah , Raof Nur Aliah Farhana , Zahari Nurul Faiezi , Mohd Nordin Faidhi Hakim
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to expound the fundamentals leading to the verdict about the permissibility of foreign exchange trading or simply forex. The jurisdiction will cover Quranic verses, Hadith and Islamic legal maxims or commonly known as qawaid fiqhiyyah. The contemporary views of the ulema were also discussed as the scope would later be focused in a Malaysian context. The primary data from a questionnaire to 100 Malaysian respondents would be presented. The findings show that most of the Malaysian respondents were aware of Forex trading but they had never attempted. This was due to their state of not well informed about Forex due to skepticism and extreme doubt. They also felt more secure not involved with this trading and this related strongly to their prejudice. Therefore, implications were covered in three spheres of influence: economic, social and national perspectives. Finally, recommendations for respective parties such as governments, auctioning bodies and general public would be mentioned as well in order to address the public incognizance about Forex from Sharia perspective. The research concluded that riba (usury) will never be accepted in any circumstances, and if Forex insists on incorporating this despised element, then this financial transaction might stay haram (forbidden) indefinitely, unless otherwise abiding the Islamic apparatus and guidelines.
The Prosecution of Islamic Criminal Offences Related To LGBT In Online Platforms: An Analysis Of Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995
Authors: Kamaruzaman Nur Al-Farhain , Abdulah Nur Aina , Abdul Mutalib Mashitah , Hazram Nurul Ain
Published: December 2023

Over the recent years, the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) immoral behaviourhas been done publicly on online platforms such as instagram, facebook, twitter, tiktok and so on. Apart from that, several dating apps have been widely used for these purposes. Hence, the objective of this paper is to review and analyse the provisions of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Selangor) Enactment 1995 related to LGBT offences and to propose improvements to the existing provisions to prosecute LGBT offences committed on online platforms. This qualitative study uses a documentanalysis approach to collect data. The findings found that there are existing provisions that can be used to prosecute LGBT offences committed online. However, these existing provisions have several issues in terms of substantive, evidence and procedures that require further improvements.
Reiterating Visibility: Canadian Librarians’ Experiences of Racial Microaggressions via Findings from a Minority Librarians Network Redux Survey
Authors: Li Yanli , Kumaran Maha , Cho Allan , Ly Valentina , Fernando Suzanne , Miller Michael David
Published: December 2023

Based on the data from the Visible Minority Librarians of Canada 2021 Redux Survey, this study examines experiences of racial microaggressions among visible minority librarians in Canada. This research fills the gap in the library and information science (LIS) literature regarding racial microaggressions in librarianship in the Canadian context. Of the 148 respondents, 69% (n=102) experienced at least one stated racial microaggression. The result of a Kruskal-Wallis H test revealed a significant association between years of experience as a librarian and a librarian’s overall experiences with microaggressions. A post hoc test based on Bonferroni correction was run, which indicated that librarians with less than five years of work experience encountered microaggressions less frequently compared to those with 11–15 years of experience. For the ten stated types of racial microaggressions, the most frequently reported type was “I was told that people of all racial groups face the same barriers in employment or promotion,” and the least frequently reported type was “A colleague claimed that he/she felt threatened because of my race.” Fisher's exact tests were further performed to examine how the respondents differed in their experiences of each microaggression. The test results revealed that the librarians with different personal attributes (ethnicity, disability status, gender identity, language used) and employment attributes (librarian experience, management position, library type) had significantly different encounters with eight forms of microaggression. Professional library associations and libraries must strengthen education about racial microaggressions and offer support to visible minority librarians when they are confronted with microaggressive behaviours.
Image of Bataknese Women in Novel Toba Dreams by TB Silalahi
Authors: Yuriska Dewi  , Else Liliani  , Eka Rahayu Putri  , Tri Lande
Published: December 2023

Women are often the object of study in literary works. This is based on the nature of women who tend to be unique and considered attractive, so that most authors choose the perspective of women in representing their works. This research is aimed to describe the image of Bataknese women, the domination of patriarchal culture experienced by Bataknese women, and the decisions women make regarding the treatment of patriarchal domination experienced in the novel Toba Dreams written by TB Silalahi. The research object used is the novel Toba Dreams by TB Silalahi. The research used three data collection techniques namely library techniques, listening or reading techniques, and note-taking techniques. Bataknese female characters in the Toba Dreams novel by TB Silalahi, namely Kristin Sujono, the wife of Sergeant Tebe, Opung Boru, the mother of Sergeant Tebe, Taruli, the daughter of Sergeant Tebe, and Andini, the daughter-in-law of Sergeant Tebe, are interesting things to discuss further. The four figures experienced the domination of patriarchal culture. Many of their lives are decided by the main male characters, namely Ronggur
Plan de mitigación de riesgos ante vulnerabilidades y amenazas presentes en un dispositivo IoT
Authors: Calle Sarmiento John Fernando , Cuenca Tapia Juan Pablo
Published: December 2023

Introducción. La rápida evolución tecnológica, en particular el Internet de las cosas (IoT), ha transformado la vida cotidiana. Sin embargo, las cámaras web, utilizadas para múltiples propósitos, enfrentan amenazas como el acceso no autorizado, la filtración de información y la transmisión de video en tiempo real a otros dispositivos. Esta problemática se centra en determinar si la cámara TP-Link Kasa Spot, un dispositivo IoT, está expuesta a vulnerabilidades que puedan comprometer la seguridad de datos. Objetivo. Llevar a cabo una evaluación de las amenazas y debilidades presentes en la cámara web y su aplicación móvil, utilizando herramientas de software especializadas, con la finalidad de preservar la confidencialidad, integridad y disponibilidad del dispositivo IoT. Metodología. Para llevar a cabo esta investigación, se ha optado por utilizar la metodología OWASP, ya que su estructura es práctica y adecuada para el proceso. Resultados. El estudio se enfocó en la creación de un plan exhaustivo de mitigación de riesgos para abordar las vulnerabilidades y amenazas presentes en la cámara web y la aplicación móvil. Con el propósito de brindar a los usuarios una mayor protección, concientización y confianza en el uso de la tecnología emergente. Conclusión. Después de analizar los resultados, se concluye que la implementación del plan de mitigación de riesgos ha contribuido a mejorar la experiencia de uso de esta tecnología, lo que a su vez ayuda a prevenir potenciales ataques en el futuro. Área de estudio general: Tecnologías de la Información. Área de estudio específica: Ciberseguridad.
Effective Doses of Children During X-Ray Diagnostic Examinations: A Literary Review
Authors:   P.V. Ramzaev Saint-Petersburg Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene, Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Shatskiy I.G. , Druzhinina P.S. ,   P.V. Ramzaev Saint-Petersburg Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene, Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Kapyrina Yu.N. ,   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Osipov M.V. ,   Southern Urals Biophysics Institute, Ozersk, Russia
Published: December 2023

Radiation diagnostics methods are widely used not only for the diagnosis of adult patients, but also in pediatrics. Children are the most radiosensitive group of the population, with a higher risk of developing long-term effects of ionizing radiation than adults. Therefore, control of exposure levels of pediatric patients is a priority. Nowadays, many publications have been devoted to the issues of radiation safety of children in foreign countries. There is no reliable information of diagnostic exposure levels of children in the Russian Federation. In domestic publications, these issues are considered insufficiently. Foreign and domestic publications of children exposure levels during X-ray, interventional and computed tomography examinations (CT-examinations) were analyzed. First of all, publications containing a quantitative characteristic of exposure levels in terms of effective dose (ED) were considered. Effective doses presented in the publications were recalculated in accordance with the division of age groups adopted in the Russian Federation for the convenience of comparing the values with each other: 0‒0.5; 0.5‒3; 3‒8; 8‒13; 13–18 years old. This study presents the average of weighted effective doses for children of all age groups for different types of radiography, interventional and CT-examinations. According to publications the average weighted effective doses of children on average for all types of X-ray diagnostics are lower in the Russian Federation than in foreign countries. To ensure the radiation protection of children in the Russian Federation during radiography, interventional and CT-examinations, it is necessary to increase the reliability of information of children exposure levels, by improving the systems for collecting data, monitoring and accounting of individual patient doses, and raising the level of awareness of specialists.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO E SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EM PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE DE UM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Schnepper Gans Renata , Bucholdz Teixeira Alves Fabiana , Garabeli Cavalli Kluthcovsky Ana Claudia , Silva Piola Thiago , Pedroso Bruno
Published: December 2023

Os aspectos negativos do ambiente de trabalho no profissional de saúde se relacionam ao cuidado de baixa qualidade e aumentam a chance de desenvolver a Síndrome de Burnout (SB). Pesquisa transversal, que objetivou identificar associações entre a qualidade de vida no trabalho (QVT) e SB em profissionais de saúde: técnicos de enfermagem e profissionais de nível superior atuantes em um hospital universitário. Para avaliar a QVT foi utilizado o instrumento TQWL-42 (Total Quality of Work Life) e para avaliar a SB utilizou-se o OLBI (Oldenburg Burnout Inventory). Participaram 325 indivíduos, houve prevalência do sexo feminino, casadas e que trabalham em sistema de escalas. A associação da QVT e SB foi significativa nesse estudo, mostrando que baixos escores nas esferas de QVT influenciam negativamente nos domínios exaustão e desligamento da SB. Dessa forma, quanto melhor a percepção da QVT menor será a percepção da SB. Os profissionais com mais tempo de serviço apresentaram maior percepção da SB e profissionais que participam de Programas de Residências estão mais propensos à exaustão quando comparados aos profissionais que possuem outro tipo de vínculo. Faz-se necessário estudos que avaliem a eficácia de estratégias para promoção da QVT e prevenção da SB nessa população.
PROPRIEDADES PSICOMÉTRICAS DA VERSÃO BRASILEIRA DO INSTRUMENTO KIDSCREEN-27
Authors: ALVES MYLENA APARECIDA RODRIGUES , CAETANO PINTO GUILHERME MOREIRA , PEDROSO BRUNO
Published: December 2023

O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi testar as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do instrumento KIDSCREEN-27 para avaliação da qualidade de vida de crianças e adolescentes. A amostra foi de 1.140 escolares brasileiros do 6º ano ao 9º ano do ensino fundamental. Calculou-se a normalidade por meio do teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, sendo com base em tais resultados a análise foi conduzida por meio dos testes de Spearman para os cálculos da validade de critério, validade concorrente, teste-reteste e para o split-half, o Teste U de Mann-Whitney para atestar a validade discriminante e complementarmente no teste-reteste da presente amostra. Os resultados foram em maioria satisfatórios de acordo com a literatura. Conclui-se que as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento KIDSCREEN-27 da versão brasileira apresentaram, no geral, condições satisfatórias, criando mais uma possibilidade de investigação para que os pesquisadores e os profissionais avaliem a qualidade de vida de crianças e adolescentes na população brasileira.
SAÚDE E TRABALHO EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: UMA ANÁLISE DO FILME CONTÁGIO (2011)
Authors: Do Nascimento Cavalcante Sara , Pinto de Almeida Bizarria Fabiana , Batista Figueredo Irlane , Chaves Costa Edmara , Lorenne Sampaio Barbosa Flávia
Published: December 2023

Objetiva-se analisar o filme de suspense-ficção científica norte americano, Contágio (2011), ao contexto pandêmico causado pela COVID-19, por meio de um estudo observacional com abordagem de dados visuais (estudo fílmico), considerando categorias subjacentes ao tema e que emergem do contexto fílmico, sendo: contexto de crise; cenário de uma pandemia; diálogos governo-população: comunicação diante a pandemia; medidas de proteção num cenário de pandemia; corrida contra o tempo: a procura de um tratamento; profissionais de saúde: a linha de frente do combate; e, por fim, o trabalho em contexto de crise: desafios e novas estratégias. Considerando as semelhanças, tem-se compreensão dos percalços advindos da situação pandêmica, principalmente por está interferindo diretamente na qualidade de vida das pessoas. Para tanto, estima-se estabelecimento da humanização no cuidado, na construção do vínculo, do diálogo e de relações de confiança entre profissionais de saúde e população.
SAÚDE SEXUAL E SENESCÊNCIA: CONHECIMENTO SOBRE HIV/AIDS
Authors: Rosa de Oliveira Larissa , Sarralheiro Vitor Alves , Larcher Longo Priscila
Published: December 2023

O envelhecimento está associado a mudanças sociais e físicas que fazem com que a população idosa fique mais vulnerável ao desenvolvimento de doenças crônicas e à infecção pelo vírus do HIV. A falta de conhecimento, investimento em políticas públicas mais assertivas e a invisibilidade da vida sexual ativa dessa população faz com que tenha-se um crescente número de novos casos de infecções pelo vírus do HIV em pessoas idosas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento sobre HIV/AIDS de idosos residentes da cidade de São Paulo. O estudo é de cunho quantitativo, descritivo exploratório de delineamento transversal. Os participantes foram contactados através de uma carta convite e um formulário de forma online e não probabilística. Os instrumentos utilizados foram um questionário para caracterização da amostra e um questionário com questões estruturadas baseadas em Lazzarotto de conhecimentos sobre HIV/AIDS. Participaram deste estudo 64 idosos de ambos os sexos e os resultados revelam que existe uma defasagem em relação a conhecimentos claros sobre a forma de contaminação e tratamento do HIV/AIDS. Sugere-se que novos estudos sejam realizados, assim como, maior investimento de educação para essa população.
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and Cognitive Restructuring for Self-Regulation: A Case Study
Authors: Kım Boram , Hwang Seunghyun , Kang Hoseok
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the effects of a psychophysiological intervention programmed, comprising heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV BFB) and cognitive restructuring (CR), on the self-regulation skills of an 18-year-old female squash athlete who represents the Korean national team. The participant underwent ten programme sessions in a laboratory. HRV was measured during a 10-minute baseline period of natural breathing and during BFB-guided breathing exercises. Two questionnaires, the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), were used to assess the participant's psychological state. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze changes in HRV and psychological state from the initial test to the post-test. Qualitative findings indicated improvements in the participant's self-regulation skills, particularly in her ability to transform negative thoughts. In conclusion, the intervention programme shows potential in enhancing self-regulation skills to the athlete. The combination of HRV biofeedback and cognitive restructuring appears to lead to positive changes in self-regulation, which could benefit athletes in managing their psychological state and improving competitive performance. Further research and practical applications are continued needed to fully explore the programme's efficacy.
CoSoGMIR: A Social Graph Contagion Diffusion Framework using the Movement-Interaction-Return Technique
Authors: Ojugo Arnold Adimabua , Ejeh Patrick Ogholuwarami , Akazue Maureen Ifeanyi , Ashioba Nwanze Chukwudi , Odiakaose Christopher Chukwufunaya , Ako Rita Erhovwo , Nwozor Blessing , Emordi Frances Uche
Published: December 2023

Besides the inherent benefits of exchanging information and interactions between nodes on a social graph, they can also become a means for the propagation of knowledge. Social graphs have also become a veritable structure for the spread of disease outbreaks. These and its set of protocols are deployed as measures to curb its widespread effects as it has also left network experts puzzled. The recent lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reiterate that diseases will always be around. Nodal exposure, adoption/diffusion of disease(s) among interacting nodes vis-a-vis migration of nodes that cause further spread of contagion (concerning COVID-19 and other epidemics) has continued to leave experts bewildered towards rejigging set protocols. We model COVID-19 as a Markovian process with node targeting, propagation and recovery using migration-interaction as a threshold feat on a social graph. The migration-interaction design seeks to provision the graph with minimization and block of targeted diffusion of the contagion using seedset(s) nodes with a susceptible-infect policy. The study results showed that migration and interaction of nodes via the mobility approach have become an imperative factor that must be added when modeling the propagation of contagion or epidemics.
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Student Autonomy Activity on Self-leadership Enhancement in University
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Han Songie , Shin Hayoung
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of the student autonomy activity program operated as an extracurricular program at the university to improve self-leadership skills within their college life. The samples include 438 students from A university, and the independent sample t-test was conducted after propensity score matching. As a result of the study, the students who participated in autonomy activities had a higher level of self-leadership awareness compared to the students who did not participate. This means that the autonomy activity program provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation, communication, and problem-solving skills, and to develop the ability to set and lead one's own goals. Based on the results, the importance of student autonomy activity programs was confirmed from an educational point of view, and implications for program planning and operation as educational activities were suggested.
The Effect of Peer Attachment on Happiness Among Upper Grade Elementary School Students - The Multiple Mediation of Self-esteem and Sense of Community
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yuh Jongil
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to examine the association among peer attachment, self-esteem, sense of community and happiness, and the multiple mediating role of self-esteem and sense of community in the relationship between peer attachment and happiness. For this purpose, the data were obtained from a representative sample comprising 6th graders who participated in the 13th year of the ‘Panel study on Korean children(2020)’. A total of 1,359 questionnaires were analyzed through correlation, regression, and mediation analyses. The results revealed significant positive correlations among study variables. Regarding overall happiness the results showed the serial multiple mediation effects of self-esteem and sense of community. Concerning life satisfaction the results showed that self-esteem partially mediated the relationship between peer attachment and life satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of peer attachment in enhancing happiness and suggest to utilize self-esteem and sense of community in the counseling and intervention for children at-risk with low level of happiness.
A Study on the Design of Metadata for the Archives of Local Culture and Arts Resources
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Park Jihee , Noh Younghee
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this paper is to develop metadata area elements for the archive of local culture and arts resources. To this end, first, it was decided to divide the construction area of local culture and arts resources into management and unmanagement areas and to build a DB focusing on new data with high preservation value. Second, 400 villages with a high risk of extinction were selected by selecting population-reduced areas at the city, county, and district level nationwide, and the DB construction team entered data directly or established a participatory DB in connection with local cultural centers. Third, for this purpose, the technical elements were divided into basic, content, management, and additional areas to enter actual data and present the required and optional fields separately. Fourth, after establishing the system necessary for conducting actual online services, it was largely divided into basic areas, content areas, and functional areas, detailed areas were designated again, and a new metafield of local culture and arts resources was designed. It is hoped that the design types and methods for building new metadata presented in this study will contribute to the implementation of an integrated archive system of local culture and arts resources.
Development of Liberal Arts Course for Adaptation to College and Career Development of Freshmen in College of Culture and Arts
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Nayoung
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a liberal arts course for freshmen in College of Culture and Arts which facilitates their adaptation to college and promotes career awareness. The study was based on literature reviews and analysis of the existing career course for freshmen at other universities in Korea. In addition, learning objects was determined by subject analysis of current career-related programs and IPA Matrix analysis of survey response data from the first-year students. After we developed a 15-week lesson plan through the process of specification of performance goals, content structure, and evaluation tool design, we implemented it for new students in the spring semester of 2023. The result shows the effectiveness of the career course for freshmen evidenced by students’ positive adaptation to college, major satisfaction, self leadership, learning outcomes. Hence, we discussed the implications of improvement strategies for the new student career course from the teaching and learning perspective.
Research on the Direction of Reform of Public Affairs Ordinances in Pursuit of Social Values Based on Collaborative Governance
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Ko Kyoung Ho
Published: December 2023

This study aims to present the essential components of the ordinance required for the effective promotion of public affairs related to social values based through public-private partnerships in local areas. The theoretical foundations for this were established by reviewing cooperative governance, intermediary support organizations, relevant theories, and previous studies. Based on this, key contents requiring reflection in the ordinance were presented by distinguishing them into the normative system and the effectiveness system of the ordinance. As a result of the study, it is clear that the normative framework of the ordinance should define terms such as ‘Relevant committees based on public-private partnership’s, and ‘Intermediate support organizations’, and ‘Bottom -up promotion’. In the effective framework, it is necessary to specify ‘Ensuring the participation of a wide range of relevant main agent’, ‘Defining the process and method of bottom-up promotion’, ‘Establishing a dedicated department’, ‘Creating a collaborative system within the administration’, ‘Expanding the authority of the joint public-private decision-making system’, ‘Introducing a joint public-private chairperson system’, ‘Ensuring the unique role of intermediate support organizations’, and ‘Coordinating closely with administrative policy planning’.
The Study on Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yun Huicheol , Kim Hyeonsik
Published: December 2023

This paper analyzes the factors influencing the effectiveness of economic sanctions imposed on sanctioned countries in the international community. It sets up causal variables at both domestic and international levels and, through an analysis of four countries that have been subjected to economic sanctions, seeks to determine which variables mitigated the effectiveness of economic sanctions. Domestic variables are set as the political system and economic size of the sanctioned country, while international variables include trade networks, foreign direct investment, involvement of international organizations, and alliance formation (presence of assisting countries). Analyzing the causes, progress, and effects of economic sanctions imposed on Iran, Russia, Myanmar, and India-Pakistan, it is found that both domestic and international variables had an impact. Particularly, the presence of assisting countries, known as the third-country effect, is analyzed to have a positive impact on sanction acceptability. Applying this to North Korea to verify the impact of the wavering effectiveness of economic sanctions due to the third-country effect, the study aims to find implications for efficient economic sanction measures that can lead to behavioral changes in North Korea in the future.
A Study on Intercultural Education Methods of Korean Color-terms Idiomatic Expressions for German-Speaking Korean Learners
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Hyun Yoonho , Hur Youkyoung
Published: December 2023

Idiomatic expressions should not be interpreted literally. They convey symbolic meanings based on culture, requiring an understanding of the cultural presupposition. Color-terms idiomatic are vocabulary that reflects language and cultural characteristics well. Therefore, when cultural premises are different, learners have difficulty understanding and expressing. This study focuses on methods to educate German-speaking learners on color-terms. It involves a comparison of the meanings of Korean and German color-terms and an examination of the cultural presupposition underlying related idiomatic expressions. Additionally, the study reviews intercultural approaches to education. Furthermore, it critically analyzes four widely used integrated textbooks in Korean language education institutions, identifying issues and providing directions for enhancing the list of expressions and learning activities related to color-terms in idiomatic expressions. Based on these findings, a comprehensive list of color-terms idiomatic expressions and intercultural education methods specifically designed for Germanspeaking learners is presented.
Issues of Cultural Welfare and the Welfare Role of Culture: An Analytical Approach to 2022 National Culture and Arts Activity Survey
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Chun Myungsoo
Published: December 2023

This paper aims at examining the significance and limitations of culture in welfare from the perspective of welfare, focusing on 2022 National Culture and Arts Activity Survey [abbreviated as 2022 Survey]. 2022 Survey shows that low-income group show more interest in improving the quality of works than cost, and that it is the high-income group that brings up the cost. The fact that low-income people have a high participation rate in cultural volunteering and clubs, showing their will and passion for culture and arts means that nostalgia for culture and arts is universal regardless of income. The welfare role of culture includes helping vulnerable group reflect on their lives, provide emotional comfort, discover hidden creativity, raise their intellectual level, and strengthen their sense of community integration. In this regard, this study is significant in that it has made it possible to supplement the weakening of welfare in cultural welfare and to rethink the quality of life based on the results of the 2022 Survey that expanded the cultural entertainment rate by income level.
Impact of College Students Attachment on Forgiveness: Mediating Effects of Empathy and Fear of Compassion
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Oh Chunggwang , Shin Hyeongseop
Published: December 2023

This study explored the connection between attachment and forgiveness in college students, investigating the mediating roles of empathy and fear of compassion. A questionnaire, including attachment, empathy, fear of compassion, and Korean forgiveness scales, was administered to 493 university students. Correlation analysis and mediation effect analysis were conducted to determine the relationship between each variable, and the results are as follows. First, attachment was positively correlated with empathy and negatively correlated with Fear of compassion. And empathy and forgiveness were negatively correlated with Fear of compassion. Second, Empathy and fear of compassion were found to sequentially mediate the relationship between attachment and forgiveness. Third, the direct effect of attachment on forgiveness was not significant. This suggests that it is effective to provide counseling intervention to increase empathy and lower the level of fear of compassion for college students who have difficulty in practicing forgiveness due to attachment. Finally, the limitations of this study and suggestions for follow-up research were discussed.
The Effect of Environmental Consciousness and Eco-Friendly Attributes of High Fashion Brands on Purchase Intention
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Cho Yoonsol , Choi Jungsoon
Published: December 2023

This study aims to verify the influence of high fashion brands' environmental consciousness, understand how eco-friendly attributes affect consumers' purchase intentions, and to find out the correlation between environmental consciousness, eco-friendly attributes, and purchase intentions, which are research factors. The perception of eco-friendly products of high fashion brands was investigated for those in their 20s and 40s, and 286 out of 300 copies were selected as effective samples by conducting a self-report survey method as a research method. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that environmental consciousness, eco-friendly attributes, and purchase intention had a positive (+) effect with a correlation. This study is meaningful in applying an eco-friendly management method and providing consumer perceptions and implications to various companies that sell eco-friendly products.
Paul Macpherson, saviour of the Scots College Rome
Authors: McIntyre John
Published: December 2023

The Pontifical Scots College in Rome was founded in 1600 by Pope Clement VIII and still continues its work of training priests for the Catholic Church in Scotland. Paul Macpherson served as the Agent in Rome of the Scottish bishops from 1792 to 1798 and then again from 1800 to 1827. He was also the first Scottish secular priest to be College Rector. Macpherson returned in 1800 with the mission to recover and preserve the College for the work it eventually resumed in 1820. The episode has been treated in previous histories of the Scottish Mission and its Roman College; this article, based largely on draft (‘scroll’) letters of Macpherson in the Scots College archives (SCAR 28/1), gives a close account, from his own point of view, of the extreme difficulties and disappointments he had to face in his struggle to keep his beloved college in existence.
Scottish Gaelic Movement and Celtic Identity: An Comunn Gaidhealach at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
Authors: Reiterová Martina Vacková
Published: December 2023

An Comunn Gaidhealach, as the main representative of the Scottish Gaelic Movement in the late nineteenth century, pursued the essential objectives of cultivating, teaching, and promoting Gaelic language, literature, music, and culture. Its members closely collaborated with their counterparts from other so-called Celtic countries, which subsequently resulted in the formation of other pan-Celtic institutions around 1900. The countries involved supported each other in achieving similar goals through common initiatives. This article explores the nature of Celtic connections through the study of the self-representation of the Gaelic language movement. It defines the most articulated topics for An Comunn Gaidhealach and identifies to what extent Celticism was part of the society’s self-representation.

An Comunn Gaidhealach looked at the experience of other Celtic countries as a source of inspiration. While Celtic identity formed a negligible part of An Comunn Gaidhealach’s self-representation, a strong Celtic element was present in its discursive strategies and in the argumentation processes, both inspired by Welsh and Irish revivalist movements. The society defended Gaelic language rights, presented itself as a patron to Gaelic education, and organised the Mòd festival, all the while embracing all political and religious beliefs.

The methodology of the research, inspired by Israeli sociologist Ruth Amossy, analyzes the discourse of An Deo-Gréine, the official magazine of An Comunn Gaidhealach. This perspective highlights how An Comunn Gaidhealach intended to be perceived, what discursive strategies it employed, and subsequently, how and to what extent there was a pan-Celtic aspect to its work. The results of the analysis are complemented by archival research. The conceptual framework of the study is embedded in comparative and transnational approaches to historical research. This approach is reflected in understanding the formation of collective identities from a perspective that transcends nation-states rather than focusing solely on a national context.
Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis in A Young Hemodialysis Patient After 1 year of Central Venous Catheter Removal: A Case Report
Authors: Beydüz Osman , Şahin Abdul Samet , Kadı Ragıp , Beşer Muhammet Fatih
Published: December 2023

Introduction:
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a rare but serious condition resulting from obstruction of the superior vena cava or its tributaries. Although often associated with malignancy, it can also occur due to central venous catheterization(1). Acute SVC syndrome following catheter removal is uncommon.
Case Report:
We present a 35-year-old hemodialysis patient with a history of central venous catheterization for hemodialysis one year prior. During a routine hemodialysis session, the patient developed symptoms of shortness of breath, neck swelling, and cyanosis of the lips. Physical examination revealed neck edema and prominent superficial vascular bifurcations. Without imaging studies, it was confused with cellulitis, but CT angiography later confirmed SVC thrombosis. The patient was started on anticoagulation and transferred to a tertiary hospital for further management.
Conclusion:
Emergency physicians should be aware of SVC syndrome, especially in hemodialysis patients with a history of central venous catheterization. Although it is often associated with malignancy, this case highlights the importance of considering SVC thrombosis even after catheter removal. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to prevent life-threatening complications. Therefore, recognition and inclusion of SVC syndrome in the differential diagnosis is essential for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Investigation of the usability of laurel waste in thermoplastic composite production
Authors: NARLIOĞLU Nasır , SEVER Hüseyin Onur
Published: December 2023

In this study, the usability of laurel waste in thermoplastic composite production was investigated. After the laurel branch waste and leaf waste were ground and sieved, they were added to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) at a rate of 0-10-20-40% by weight and mixed in an extruder. Then, boards with dimensions of 250x250x3 mm were produced from the mixtures according to the hot press molding technique. As a result of adding branch and leaf flour to neat HDPE, tensile strength decreased. The tensile strength was determined as 22.28 MPa in the HDPE board and 8.6 MPa in the 40% leaf flour added board. As a result of adding branch and leaf flour to neat HDPE, bending strength first increased and then decreased. The highest flexural strength was determined as 30.3 MPa with 10% leaf flour additive, and the lowest bending strength was determined as 21.68 MPa with 40% leaf flour additive. According to Shore D test results, branch flour and leaf flour increased the hardness of neat HDPE. According to the thermal analysis results, it was seen that the effect of branch flour and leaf flour on the thermal properties of HDPE was limited. In addition, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed that HDPE and branch flour mixed better.
Encouraging Safe, Green, and Economically Sustainable Use of our Natural Environment
Authors: Berryman Anna , Donlon Edward , Abrahams Sophie , Aleandri Michele , Correia Joaquim , Kamperis Samuel , McKinnell Daniel , Metherall Brady , Millward Frank , Yu Keming , Zeng Fanqi , Roberts Joe , Brennan Georgia
Published: December 2023

This report addresses anti-social behaviour at green spaces in Wales. Using the data available, this report investigates classifying sites and site users. This classification is used to understand specific anti-social behaviours with agent-based modelling. Regression modelling is also used to calculate a site user’s impact on anti-social behaviour, and the scaling behaviour of associated quantities of interest as the number of site visitors increased was examined. Each area of research provides a different lens to understand what is happening at sites across Wales.
Palladium-catalyzed synthesis and anti-AD biological activity evaluation of N-aryl-debenzeyldonepezil analogues
Authors: Xu Jing-Jing , Luo Jiao , Xi Heng , Xu Jin-Bu , Wan Lin-Xi
Published: December 2023

A series of novel N-aryl-debenzeyldonepezil derivatives (1–26) were designed and synthesized as cholinesterase inhibitors by the modification of anti-Alzheimer’s disease drug donepezil, using Palladium catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig cross-coupling reaction as a key chemical synthesis strategy. In vitro cholinesterase inhibition studies demonstrated that the majority of synthesized compounds exhibited high selective inhibition of AChE. Among them, analogue 13 possessing a quinoline functional group showed the most potent AChE inhibition effect and significant neuroprotective effect against H2O2-induced injury in SH-SY5Y cells. Furthermore, Compound 13 did not show significant cytotoxicity on SH-SY5Y. These results suggest that 13 is a potential multifunctional active molecule for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Bioactive, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of chemically fingerprinted essential oils extracted from Eucalyptus globulus: in-vitro and in-silico investigations
Authors: Nasir Shah Said , Khan Ibrar , Tul Muntaha Sidra , Hayat Azam , Ur Rehman Mujaddad , Ali Shah Tawaf , Siddique Farhan , Salamatullah Ahmad Mohammad , Mekonnen Amare Bitew , Bourhia Mohammed
Published: December 2023

Innovative approaches are urgently required to treat divestating bacterial diseases in the face of rising bacterial resistance rates. The current investigative work focused on hydro-distilling Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) to isolate the essential oil, which was then tested for bioactivity, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity using in-vitro and in silico assays. The antioxidant activity was avualated against DPPH and FRAP. With results of 69.63 RSA (%) (µL/L AAE) at a concentration of 5 mL/L and 51.56 (µL/L AAE) at concentration of 90 ppm in the 2,20-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays, respectively, the extracted oil indicated considerable antioxidant activity. The extracted oil demonstrated powerful antibacterial activity in in-vitro tests against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains, including Bordetella bronchiseptica (21 mm), Staphylococcus epidermidis (19 mm), and Staphylococcus aureus (19 mm), with significant minimal inhibitory (MIC) and minimum bactericidal (MIB) concentrations. Additionally, GC-MS analysis of the oil from E. globulus identified several low-molecular-weight compounds, including Eucalyptol, γ-Terpinene, Shisool acetate, 1,3-trans,5-cis-Octatriene, 2,6-Dimethyl-1,3,5,7-octatetraene, E,E, Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene), Benzene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl), Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3-methylbutyl ester, and 1,3,8-p-Menthatriene. Several other compounds were also identified, including Fenchol, 2-Methyl-trans-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroindane, (E,E,E)-2,4,6-Octatriene, 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzylalcohol, acetate, Alloaromadendrene, Phenol, 2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyl, Phenol, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-, p-Cymen-7-ol, 1,5,5-Trimethyl-6-methylene-cyclohexene, 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-, 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate, (Z), and more. The bioactive potential of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil against 1AJ6 and 1R4U was highlighted by molecular docking analyses, suggesting its utility as a natural source of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds with the potential to replace chemical disinfectants in a variety of applications.
Candida auris infection; diagnosis, and resistance mechanism using high-throughput sequencing technology: a case report and literature review
Authors: Hong He , Ximing Yang , Jinghan Ma , Al-danakh Abdullah , Shujuan Pan , Ying Lin , Yuting Yang , Yuehong Liu , Xingwei Yao
Published: December 2023

Background

Candida auris (C. auris), a recently developing fungal disease with high virulence, easy transmission, and substantial medication resistance in hospitals, poses a growing danger to human health. In 2009, the initial documentation of this disease was made when it was discovered in the ear canal of an elderly Japanese patient. Since its initial isolation, the presence of C. auris across six continents has been a cause for severe concern among medical professionals and scientists. According to recent findings, C. auris is connected with five geographically different lineages and significant rates of antifungal resistance. Furthermore, C. auris infections in healthcare settings lack appropriate treatment options and standardized strategies for prevention and control. This results in many treatment failures and hinders the elimination of C. auris in healthcare institutions. To examine the drug resistance mechanism of C. auris and to aid in clinical therapy, we provide a case of C. auris infection along with a short review of the relevant literature.

Clinical presentation

An 81-year-old female with cerebral hemorrhage was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with a urinary catheter-related C. auris. The sample was evaluated and reported in terms of culture, identification, drug sensitivity, and gene sequencing. We also evaluated the relationship between the morphology of the isolated strains and their drug resistance. Whole-genome sequencing yielded the genes ERG11-Y132F, CDR1-E709D, TAC1B-Q503E, and TAC1B-A583S; however, no additional loci included alterations of concern, according to our results. ERG11-Y132F and TAC1B-A583S are drug-resistant gene loci, whereas CDR1-E709D and TAC1B-Q503E are unidentified variants.

Conclusion

We discover a C. auris case of specific a strain in an old female that has some drug-resistant genes, and some genes may be different from already reported gene sites. Gene locus, mutation, and drug resistance mechanism studies may contribute to the creation of innovative drugs and therapeutic treatments. Clinicians and microbiologists must be aware of this globally spreading yeast, which poses substantial hospital diagnostic, treatment, and infection control challenges. Future multicenter research must be performed to uncover this health threat and provide new, effective treatments.
Corynebacterium bovis infection after autologous fat grafting in breast augmentation: a case report
Authors: You Xin , Yao Yao , Gao JianHua , Liao YunJun
Published: December 2023

In this report, we present a case study of a rare human bacterium, Corynebacterium bovis, which caused an infection in a patient who had undergone autologous fat-based breast augmentation using cryopreserved fat. This infection occurred during a secondary fat grafting procedure. To identify the bacteria causing the infection, we used high-throughput DNA sequencing technology since this bacterium is seldomly reported in human infections. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous imipenem. We also discuss potential factors that may have contributed to this unusual bacterial infection and propose that DNA sequencing can be a useful tool in cases where standard culture techniques fail to identify the causative agent. Additionally, we highlight the importance of further research on the cryopreservation of fat. In summary, this case highlights the possibility of rare bacterial infections occurring after fat grafting procedures and emphasizes the importance of identifying the causative agent through advanced techniques such as DNA sequencing. Further research is needed to improve our understanding of the risks associated with cryopreservation of fat and to identify ways to prevent these types of infections in the future.