bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early Discourse About Video Game Music in Japan
Authors: Lehtonen Lasse
Published: April 2024

Japanese video game music has received considerable attention in ludomusicological research, but the broader culture and public perception of game music in Japan has received relatively little scholarly scrutiny. The article addresses this gap by examining how video game music has been conceived as a distinct genre in early Japanese media discourse, namely writings in Japanese gaming magazines and mainstream media from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Drawing upon a constructivist perspective on mediated discourses, the article considers discussions in media as active agents that contribute to the formation of perceptions of the surrounding world. Through this process, media discourse can potentially influence how audiences experience and evaluate video game music as well as how practitioners create music or identify themselves as composers. The data reveals three particularly prominent interconnected categories: (1) game music as children’s music; (2) the conception of game music as transitioning from “background music” to “real music”; and (3) using authorship as a legitimacy marker. Especially the Dragon Quest (1986–) series and its composer, Kōichi Sugiyama (1931–2021), played a prominent role in shaping these categories. While generally presenting game music in a positive light and contributing to a conceptualization of video game music as a distinct genre, all three categories effectively distance game music from its original context within the game. Instead, they incorporate aesthetic judgments, wherein the value of the music is assessed in relation to preexisting musical styles and genres outside the gaming context. Early Japanese discourse thus exhibits a limited comprehension of the audiences and functions of this genre. These observations nevertheless broaden an understanding of the history of game music as well as its public position in Japan and elsewhere.
BRAIN DRAIN'S ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELLNESS AND SPA TOURISM IN BULGARIA
Authors: Dimitrova B.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The National Sports Academy "V. Levski" in Bulgaria is a leading educational and scientific institution in Europe for producing specialised personel in the field of Wellness & Spa tourism. The majority of graduates students (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree) immediately find high-paying jobs abroad and leave the country. Methods: This paper aims to discuss and analyse the ongoing brain drain in the Bulgarian Wellness & Spa tourism industry. The study examines changes in values and beliefs that have significant impacts on employment, labor, and human behavior. Results: The high salaries offered to specialized personnel in the field of Wellness & Spa tourism has resulted in an annual brain drain to countries such as Europe, the USA, and the Emirates. Despite historical traditions, Bulgarian Wellness & Spa businesses are struggling due to the shortage of well-trained personnel. Discussion: This paper discusses changes in lifestyle and the underlying causes for the permanent shortage of qualified employees in the Wellness & Spa tourism industry. The negative economic impact of brain drain on Bulgaria as a tourist destination is also emphasised. Conclusion: The brain drain in the Bulgarian Wellness & Spa tourism industry is affecting operational, managerial, and scientific staff. It is essential to implement policy changes to safeguard the sector. These policies should aim to attract and retain specialized personnel, as well as offer competitive salaries and benefits. Failure to address brain drain could lead to long-term negative impacts on the Bulgarian economy and the country's Wellness & Spa industry.
THE WATER ENVIRONMENT - AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Authors: D. Trеndаfilоv D. Trеndаfilоv , Chipeva M.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: According to the annual report by the United Nations on the World Happiness Index, aquatic practices demonstrate a growth rate that is higher than the overall growth of all recreational types of physical activity. Methods: We conducted a comparative analysis of innovative aquatic programs implemented by gender, for individuals in active age. Results: The immune system's health is improved through the hardening effect of the aquatic environment and zone-directed physical activity, according to gender and age. Aquatic programs supported by scientific evidence of effectiveness combined with personalized dietary regimens are increasingly desired and booked 2-3 weeks in advance. Aquatic practices are an effective tool for healthy prevention and a successful strategy against panic attacks. Aqua practices promote overall health status and contribute to a balanced wellness lifestyle. Discussion: Practicing a culture of relaxation and wellness, individuals are urged to incorporate water-based activities as one natural health source into their daily routines or leisure time. Aquatic practices are a winning tool for investing in individual, family, and corporate health, increasing the level of Well-being. Conslusion: Bulgaria is blessed with an abundance of mineral springs, both hot and cold, as well as curative peloids made from mud, salt, clay, or sludge from mineral springs, lakes, seas, or rivers. These natural and eco-friendly sources provide a wealth of health benefits straight from nature.
On a Dowker-Type Problem for Convex Disks with Almost Constant Curvature
Authors: Basit Bushra , Lángi Zsolt
Published: April 2024

A classical result of Dowker (Bull. Amer. Math. Soc. 50: 120-122, 1944) states that for any plane convex body 𝐾, the areas of the maximum (resp. minimum) area convex 𝑛-gons inscribed (resp. circumscribed) in 𝐾 is a concave (resp. convex) sequence. It is known that this theorem remains true if we replace area by perimeter, or convex 𝑛-gons by disk-𝑛-gons, obtained as the intersection of 𝑛 closed Euclidean unit disks. It has been proved recently that if 𝐶 is the unit disk of a normed plane, then the same properties hold for the area of 𝐶-𝑛-gons circumscribed about a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾 and for the perimeters of 𝐶-𝑛-gons inscribed or circumscribed about a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾, but for a typical origin-symmetric convex disk 𝐶 with respect to Hausdorff distance, there is a 𝐶-convex disk 𝐾 such that the sequence of the areas of the maximum area 𝐶-𝑛-gons inscribed in 𝐾 is not concave. The aim of this paper is to investigate this question if we replace the topology induced by Hausdorff distance with a topology induced by the surface area measure of the boundary of 𝐶.
Right to a modern trial: A new principle on the horizon of the digital age
Authors: Osztovits András
Published: April 2024

The study presents the most important common features of current judicial systems and argues that the courts are finding it more difficult to fulfil their role in the 21st century in a changing social and economic context. The development of information technology is also challenging the courts, which can only respond adequately by bringing modern technology into the courts themselves, allowing clients to access the courts online, outside office hours, and to receive meaningful, fast and efficient assistance in resolving their disputes. The study proposes that, in addition to the right to a fair trial, the right to a modern trial should be a requirement for the state to ensure that these requirements are met. These two principles, complementing each other, would help to ensure access to justice for clients in the 21st century. The adoption and implementation of this new principle will require a number of legal and technological changes. Yet it is not their implementation that seems the most difficult, but a change in the general legal thinking about the functioning of the courts, according to which the court is primarily a physical place where disputes are settled, and its role is not to provide a wide range of services, but only to deliver judgments.
Influence of heat input and preheating on residual stresses in pipe weld
Authors: Alhafadhi Mahmood , Alsigar Masar , Zahraa A. Oudah , Bézi Zoltán , Sahm Alden abd alal , Reddy P. Ravinder
Published: April 2024

Using finite element methods, residual stresses were estimated in pipe welds. Experiments were also conducted to verify the numerical results. An alternative to a three-dimensional model was used to simplify the numerical calculation for residual stresses investigation. Model predictions were validated by measuring residual stresses using X-ray diffraction. As compared to measured residual stress distributions, the computational approaches developed in this study can accurately predict welding residual stress distributions. The focused welding parameters have a significant impact on residual stresses even when all the other parameters are the same.
Archaeology of Repression in Latin America
Authors: Soto Rodríguez Catalina , Silva Díaz Claudia , Lobos Francisca , Colimil Marcelo , Clarot Alejandro , Cáceres Antonia , Suárez Vicente , Villanueva Catalina , Theodor Ignacio , González-Ramírez Andrea
Published: April 2024

This study was undertaken during the October Revolt, a period of demonstrations, discontent with the government and confrontations between protesters and the police (Carabineros de Chile) and armed forces. We used archaeological tools to shed light on clashes between the police forces demonstrators, and on the ways this conflict took shape. Our analysis refers to locations that we call Sites of Demonstration and Protest (SDP) and Nuclei of Repression and Self-Defense (NRS).
Cavell’s Must We Mean What We Say? at 50 , edited by Greg Chase, Juliet Floyd and Sandra Laugier
Authors: Chin Jiménez Lien
Published: April 2024

Review of Cavell’s Must We Mean What We Say? at 50, edited by Greg Chase, Juliet Floyd and Sandra Laugier
Wittgenstein and Aesthetics, by Hanne Appelqvist
Authors: Moser Aloisia
Published: April 2024

Review of Wittgenstein and Aesthetics (Cambridge Elements) by Hanne Appelqvist
Critérios para a identificação de anomalias em fachadas com revestimento em argamassa
Authors: Lopes Melissa Lorrane Frazão , Bauer Elton , Silva Lenildo Santos da
Published: April 2024

Resumo A identificação de anomalias para a elaboração de mapas de danos é uma tarefa complexa e depende do conhecimento das suas formas de manifestação. O objetivo deste estudo é propor critérios para a detecção de anomalias em revestimentos de argamassa, pela análise de imagens de fachadas, visando aperfeiçoar o mapeamento de danos. São propostos parâmetros específicos, relacionados a posição (geometria), configuração, agrupamento, origem e componentes construtivos próximos que direcionam para a identificação de cada dano, indicando o que é mais importante observar em cada caso. Para a aplicação do método proposto, são selecionados seis trechos de fachadas de edifícios de Brasília - DF. São obtidas as principais características que auxiliam na identificação da tipologia de cada anomalia e a aplicação realizada permite validar a abordagem proposta. Com os resultados alcançados, observa-se que os critérios estabelecidos conduzem para a identificação precisa das anomalias, tornando o processo de elaboração de mapas de danos mais eficiente e confiável, contribuindo para o estudo da degradação.
O Guarani: um projeto acusticamente adequado para uma nova casa de ópera
Authors: Santos Edna Sofia de Oliveira , Oliveira Luiz Octavio Miguez , Mühlhofer Karina Porto Monteiro , Sampaio Gabriel Braga Regattieri , Vattathara Shaliny Denardi , Tenenbaum Roberto Aizik
Published: April 2024

Resumo O artigo apresenta a concepção de um projeto acústico para uma nova casa de ópera, denominada “O Guarani”, a ser implantada na capital federal, Brasília, com cerca de 1000 assentos. O foco principal do artigo é o condicionamento acústico da casa de ópera. São discutidos, inicialmente, os pressupostos básicos do ponto de escuta acústico que uma casa de ópera demanda. Os principais condicionantes, como o tempo de reverberação, devem contemplar tanto a música como a fala, o que é uma característica típica de uma casa do gênero. Definidos os materiais a serem utilizados e a concepção arquitetônica, parte-se, em seguida, para uma simulação computacional acústica, visando a determinação de parâmetros de qualidade acústica, como T 20, C 80 e D 50, para receptores distribuídos na plateia e balcões. Esses parâmetros se mostraram satisfatórios para o uso a que se destina o teatro proposto. Na sequência, é elaborada uma aurilização. Esta é preparada para uma ária da ópera “Don Giovanni”, de Mozart, a partir de uma gravação anecoica de uma soprano, interpretando o personagem D. Elvira, e dez instrumentos musicais acompanhantes. O resultado da aurilização - disponível em um link - parece evidenciar a boa qualidade sonora obtida pelo projeto acústico proposto.
Effect of project-based learning method for improving students problem-solving ability in the experiment of power electronics course
Authors:   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, M Aishwarya , N S Sri Roophika ,   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, S Julius Fusic ,   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, H Ramesh ,   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
Published: April 2024

Abstract— This paper examines the integration of the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework in Mechatronics curriculum. CDIO revolutionizes technical education by emphasizing project-based learning (PBL) and practical experiences, fostering skills, attitudes, and problemsolving abilities for real-world challenges. The Power Electronics course for fourth-semester students, aligned with CDIO, covers semiconductor devices, converters, rectifiers, choppers, inverters, and specialized machine switching circuits. Being an outcomebased education (OBE) curriculum, two of its outcomes focuses on applying gained knowledge. PBL was implemented to achieve the outcome of the course among students. During the process of implementation, students demonstrated diverse outcomes. In the proposed case study, Set A effectively accomplished problem identification, simulation, and hardware implementation. In contrast, Set B had difficulties pertaining to the integration of hardware components. This study highlights the varied dynamics observed in student involvement and academic achievement within the context of project-based learning. By doing a comparative analysis of the outcomes between Set A and Set B, valuable insights may be gained to enhance instructional techniques. This statement highlights the significance of utilizing the CDIO framework's principles to improve project-based learning and better the overall educational experience in future deployments. Keywords— Power Electronics, CDIO, Project Based Assignment, T-test.
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit and Startup Mindset in Engineering Education
Authors:   School of Business, SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India – 506371., Goli Gurunadham , Babu D Ramesh ,   School of Business, SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India – 506371.
Published: April 2024

Abstract -- In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of engineers has transcended conventional boundaries, requiring not just technical proficiency, but also the ability to think creatively, adapt swiftly, and translate concepts into practical solutions. This article underscores the significance of instilling a culture of innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and startup mindset within engineering education. It emphasizes the need for these qualities in light of the dynamic nature of engineering challenges. The evolving educational landscape must instill students with the capacity to tackle future complexities. This article accentuates the essence of entrepreneurial thinking and startup-oriented approaches without resorting to quantitative or qualitative analysis. It explores how integrating entrepreneurial concepts into engineering education can foster inventiveness, interdisciplinary cooperation, and industry preparedness. Furthermore, it addresses the potential hurdles in implementing such an approach. In essence, this article asserts that by cultivating entrepreneurship, educators equip engineering students to emerge as inventive problem solvers and catalysts for societal advancement. Keywords---Engineering; Education; Entrepreneurial; Industrial; Innovation; Start up.
Technology Enhanced Learning driven music inspired LEARN with NOODLE model for inclusive education.
Authors:   Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore-700121, WB, INDIA, Gupta Somsubhra , Das Paromita ,   Research Scholar, MAKAUT, WB, INDIA, Neogi Biswarup ,   JIS College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kalyani-741235, WB, INDIA, Roy Alok ,   Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore-700121, WB, INDIA, Sur Mainak ,   Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore-700121, WB, INDIA, Maity Manisha ,   Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore-700121, WB, INDIA, Majumdar Titlee ,   Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore-700121, WB, INDIA
Published: April 2024

Abstract— Prior to the pandemic, one in every six children in the world was not in a formal school environment, with girls and young people facing poverty, living in rural regions, conflict zones, or with impairments outnumbering boys. The pandemic has compounded existing imbalances, as two-thirds of the young learning population—1.3 billion people—do not have dependable access to the internet in their homes, limiting their involvement in distant learning. Faced with growing economic insecurity in their families, millions of young people are being forced into child labour rather than returning to school. In the present work, we tried to address this concern with own innovation NOODLE stands for New Normal Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (published patent reference no. 202331012519A) (Gupta et al, 2014, Gupta et al. 2023) in which effort has been made to address the very basic need of primary education to the under- privilege children with a motivation of inclusive education. Music has been effectively used to catch the attraction of children viz a viz. addressing their basic need of nutrition and mental health. In the model formulation of the problem, the following facts are taken into consideration. During pandemic, virtual learning emerges with a crude fact that two third of the children don’t have the basic ambience like accessibility to the internet. This campaign of digital divide is almost the same as that of World literacy campaign by UN. In terms of productivity, educational stepping stone of OutcomeBased Education has been confined to one -third of the World children population. Most of the rest of the children are child labour at premature age. Especially in third-world and developing countries, however not confined to, parents are helpless due to poverty to engage their children and many of the children are identity less orphan. Rehabilitating this large child population is next to impossible, so the proposal is to “Heal the World! Make it better place” i.e. educate them in their present location through alternative available approaches linked to their job role. In the solution process, a Technology Enhanced Educational Learning model LEARN with NOODLE is proposed in which LEARN is acronym for Learn Earn Academic Relaxed Network. Keywords—Digital Divide, Inclusive Education, LEARN, NOODLE, OBE.
Harnessing Disruptive Technologies: Influence on Social Awareness of Government Initiatives
Authors:   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research, Navi Mumbai, University of Mumbai, India, Shukla Dr. Manisha , Waghmode Dr. Manisha ,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research, Navi Mumbai, University of Mumbai, India, Awati Dr. Jayashree ,   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India
Published: April 2024

Abstract— In an age of rapid technological breakthroughs and shifting governance paradigms, the accessibility and success of government operations rely primarily on communication strategies that bridge the gap between administrative institutions and the populations they serve. Young India has higher expectations, and the government must respond by modernizing public service delivery, especially in health, education, government records, and other social benefits. Understanding the dynamics of how individuals desire to access these initiatives, as well as the factors that motivate or discourage participation, has become critical as governments throughout the world continue to implement new laws, programmes, and services to address a wide range of societal needs. The purpose of this research is to investigate the preferred mode of getting information about government initiatives. It also aims to explore the reasons that encourage and discourage the use of disruptive technology in the context of raising public awareness about government initiatives. Based on the conceptual framework, objectives and hypotheses were generated In order to ensure surveys for this research study. The creation of a structured questionnaire was directed by the study objectives. Inquiries concerning demographics, awareness of government initiatives, and preferred modes of getting information about government initiatives and reasons that encourage and discourage individuals through digital platforms are also included. The data was collected using simple random sampling method. Out of 107 questionnaire received, after data cleaning, 99 questionnaires were found suitable for data analysis. The study included a representative sample of people aged 21 and older from a range of demographic categories. Using SPSS Version 20, the data was examined with the objectives and hypothesis in consideration. Mean, standard deviation, and t-tests were employed to perform statistical and inferential analyses. Levene's independent t-test was performed for the reasons encouraging individuals to learn about various government initiatives through digital platforms. Further, Levene's independent t-test was performed on the reasons that discourage individuals from using digital platforms. The result revealed the reasons that encourage and discourage individuals from using digital platforms. Similar studies to detect futuristic disruptive technological improvements in the sphere of government initiatives may be conducted as the technology scenario unfolds in the future. Keywords— Disruptive technology, government initiatives, social awareness, preferred modes of information.
Gweithredu Model ABA yn yr Ystafell Ddosbarth mewn ysgol addysg arbennig a gynhelir yng Nghymru
Authors: O'Boyle Helena , Hoerger Marguerite
Published: April 2024

Prin yw’r canllawiau i athrawon ynglyˆn â’r ffordd orau o addysgu plant ifanc mewn ysgolion AAA yng Nghymru. Mae ymchwil ddiweddar wedi dangos bod addysgu seiliedig ar Ddadansoddi Ymddygiad Cymhwysol (ABA) yn fodel effeithiol ar gyfer y Cyfnod Sylfaen a Chyfnod Allweddol 1 mewn ysgolion anghenion arbennig a gynhelir (Foran et al., 2015; Pitts, Gent a Hoerger, 2019). Aeth yr astudiaeth gyfredol ati i efelychu’r model ac roedd yn cynnwys mesurau’r cwricwlwm (Graddfeydd P) a ddefnyddir yn aml gan addysgwyr a’r asesiadau norm-gyfeiriol ac sydd wedi’u dilysu (MSEL a VABSII) a ddefnyddir yn gyffredin gan ymchwilwyr. Ar ôl gweithredu’r model ABA yn yr ystafell ddosbarth, gwnaeth cyfranogwyr enillion sylweddol ar fesurau’r cwricwlwm a’r asesiadau norm-gyfeiriol. Roedd y data o bob asesiad yn dangos enillion arwyddocaol yn ystadegol gyda meintiau effaith canolig i fawr. Mae’r astudiaeth hon yn dangos sut y gall athrawon ddefnyddio strategaethau dadansoddi ymddygiad i baratoi myfyrwyr gyda sgiliau parodrwydd ar gyfer dysgu sgiliau sy’n hanfodol ar gyfer cael mynediad at y cwricwlwm. Mae’r astudiaeth hon yn amlinellu sut y gall technegau seiliedig ar egwyddorion ABA ategu’r ddarpariaeth addysgol mewn ysgolion AAA a gynhelir yng Nghymru.
“Successful Futures” for our “Global Futures”? Implications of the 2022 Curriculum for Teaching and Learning International Languages
Authors: Jones Delyth
Published: April 2024

This article discusses the future of teaching and learning international languages in Welsh schools in light of the changes being introduced by the 2022 curriculum. It is a well-known fact that the numbers studying foreign languages as GCSE and A Level subjects have fallen significantly in recent years. The aim of the government’s Global Futures strategy (Welsh Government: 2015) was to increase these numbers. With this five-year strategy about to come to an end and with preparations for the 2022 curriculum underway, it is timely to ask whether we can anticipate an increase in the number of pupils choosing languages such as French, Spanish and German as a GCSE subject over the next few years. To explore this question, we will look at research into the teaching and learning of foreign languages in primary schools in England and Scotland, and the practical challenges involved (Finch, Theakston & Serratrice, 2018; Holmes & Myles, 2019; Giraud-Johnstone, 2017). Secondly, we discuss the role of motivation in learning a foreign language and argue that the limitations of the option boxes in years 8 or 9 prevent some pupils from choosing a modern language as a GCSE subject (Estyn, 2016; Abrahams, 2018). Thirdly, we elaborate on the widespread view among pupils that learning a foreign language is difficult and challenging (Coleman, Galaczi & Astruc, 2007; Coffey, 2018; Rodeiro, 2017; British Council, 2019). To conclude, some recommendations are proposed on how to ensure the success of the international languages element of the new curriculum to try and address the current shortage of pupils choosing the subject and teachers to teach the subject.
Energy Efficiency Evaluation in Automotive Industry with AHP Method and Best&Worst Method
Authors: Duzdar İrem , Cengiz İrem Nur
Published: April 2024

Energy is one of the most important elements for countries to exist in the competitive market in social, economic, technological and international areas. With the developing technology and increasing energy consumption, the importance of energy efficiency comes to the fore. In this context, the automotive industry, which is an important part of the industrial sector where energy is used intensively, was preferred in the study. Besides the automotive industry's need for energy, its interaction with other industries is the reason for preference. In the study, Energy Efficiency Strategy criterion weights in the Automotive Industry were calculated by using Multi-Criteria Decision Making methods. As a result of the literature research, nine main criteria and thirty-three sub-criteria were determined. The criteria weights of the Energy Efficiency Strategy in the automotive industry are analyzed separately with AHP, which is frequently used in the literature, and BEST & WORST, which is newly introduced to the literature. Comparing the solution results of the two methods is the aim of the study. In the light of the results obtained, it has been determined that the AHP and BEST & WORST methods give close results.
Is This Time Different: How Are Banks Performing during the Recent Interest Rate Increases Compared to 2004–2006?
Authors: Kleymenova Anya , Leu Lori , Vojtech Cindy M.
Published: April 2024

In 2022, the Federal Reserve began its latest monetary tightening cycle. Increases in interest rates are generally favorable for commercial bank net interest income (interest income minus interest expense). This relationship holds because many loan types have adjustable rates, and banks do not pass through all interest rate increases to depositors.
Preservation of Environmental Quality during the Mining and Industrial Development of Georesources of the North Caucasus
Authors:   North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (State Technological University), Alborov I. D. , Tedeeva F. G. ,   North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (State Technological University), Burdzieva O. G. ,   Geophysical Institute — the Affiliate of Vladikavkaz Scientific Centre of RAS, Vernigor V. V. ,   North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (State Technological University), Buymistrova K. A. ,   North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (State Technological University)
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of energy, socio-economic and geospheric resources of the mountainous areas of the North Caucasus, shows promising ways of their use for the sustainable development of mountainous regions. The immediate tasks of the state and private commercial structures, other participants of the Mountain Partnership for the reasonable economic and other use of mountain resources are determined. Practical recommendations are given for maintaining the natural balance in the zone of mining and processing of ores. Much attention is paid to the issues of the negative impact of the surface complex of mountain objects and the accompanying infrastructure on the formation of qualitative indicators of the components of the biosphere. The curative and health-improving significance of the healing properties of the mountains is especially emphasized. The transformation of a natural landscape into a man-made one under the influence of a mining and processing complex is described. The perspective directions for the development of power supply to the population in mountainous areas with the use of local natural resources are shown. Recommendations are given to strengthen further large-scale innovative development of mountainous provinces, which will attract new tourists and vacationers from urban areas. This practice can be an example of borrowing solutions used in similar conditions both in Russia and foreign countries.
Surgimiento de la Iglesia Adventista como cumplimiento de las profecías de Daniel
Authors: Sanchez Diaz Milver
Published: April 2024

Las profecías muestran con mayor precisión el control absoluto de Dios en cada suceso de la historia humana; esto también incluye en la dirección de su pueblo. Un pueblo que levantaría su verdad y reconocería su origen profético y la misión por la que había sido llamada. Empezando con Martin Lutero y tres siglos después William Miller, finalmente un pequeño grupo de seguidores milleritas levantarían la verdad después de 1844 con la responsabilidad de predicar sobre “muchos pueblos, naciones, lenguas y reyes” Ap 10:11.
Las aguas salutíferas
Authors: Torres Kevin E.
Published: April 2024

La perícopa de Ez 47:6b-12 es una profecía clásica establecida para la nación de Israel. La visión de las aguas salutíferas presenta 4 bendiciones: sanidad, vida, abundancia y trabajo. Esto representaba la bendición que debía ser el pueblo de Israel para el mundo. Sin embargo, el pueblo de Israel no cumplió tal cometido porque se apartaron de Dios y pasaron a ser maldición en lugar de bendición. En la actualidad, el Israel espiritual (iglesia) está llamado a ser una bendición para el mundo. Finalmente, este texto tiene una conexión escatológica con Ap 22, como un anticipio de la exuberancia de la Tierra Nueva.
La identidad de la segunda bestia revelada
Authors: Durand Danny J. , Quispe Helbert S. , Alvarez Joseph A. , Torres Kevin E.
Published: April 2024

Existen muchas interpretaciones relacionadas a la identidad de la bestia de Ap 13:11-18 como: el sacerdocio en el imperio romano, una persona poderosa como Hitler o Stalin, Estados Unidos, entre otros. En esta investigación se sostiene que esta bestia es Estados Unidos porque cumple con los requisitos de tiempo (surge alrededor de 1798), procedencia (surge en el continente americano), características (es una nación que separa el poder civil y religioso, se está convirtiendo en un país católico y secular) y acciones (capaz de realizar las acciones de Ap 13:12-18 debido a que tiene poder político, militar y económico de alcance mundial) que establece el texto.
La ruta del éxodo
Authors: Heredia Jean P.
Published: April 2024

La ruta y el itinerario llevado a cabo por el pueblo de Israel luego de su liberación milagrosa es de difícil exactitud en cuanto a la ubicación actual de esos lugares recorridos. No obstante, las últimas investigaciones tratan de acercar lo más posible el mundo antiguo con nuestro mundo. Es así como concluimos que se puede identificar los lugares que pisaron los israelitas en su camino a Canaán, no con exacta precisión, pero sí con un “probablemente”. No queriendo poner como autoridad principal a la arqueología sino la Palabra de Dios. Y, así, afirmar la fe del creyente.
La gran comisión y el discipulado en el evangelio de Mateo
Authors: Torres Kevin E.
Published: April 2024

El estudio de la gran comisión y el discipulado en el evangelio de Mateo propone lo siguiente: (1) Existe una relación significativa entre la gran comisión y el discipulado de tres maneras: complementariedad, ciclo discipulado-misión y red discipulado-misión. (2) Existe una relación significativa entre la gran comisión de Mt 28:19-20 y el modelo de discipulado de Juan el Bautista y de Jesús. A partir del concepto de discipulado de Mt 28:19-20, como ir-bautizar-enseñar, se puede estructurar el modelo de discipulado de los dos maestros antes mencionados.
La cristología y su relación con el mensaje de los tres ángeles
Authors: Ricra Samuel E.
Published: April 2024

Existe una relación directa entre la cristología y el mensaje de los tres ángeles. Cuando la proclamación de estos mensajes se haya terminado Cristo estará pronto a venir (Ap 14:14-15). La Iglesia tiene una gran tarea confiada por Dios y debe cumplirse sin quitar a Cristo como originador y centro del evangelio.
¿Quién es Dios?: Lo que dice la Biblia sobre la Trinidad
Authors: Lorencin Igor
Published: April 2024

La Biblia define a Dios por sus acciones, El es quien actúa. A lo largo de la Escritura encontramos a Dios en permanente actividad, como en la creación y la redención del ser humano. El estuvo actuando a través de agentes humanos como Moisés, Abraham y los profetas. Mas tarde, Jesús vino a este mundo a revelar por sus obras al Padre (Mt 4:24) como sucedió principalmente en la cruz. Así, el Dios de la Biblia se presenta a sí mismo en sus obras, y nuestra tarea es proclamar las obras del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo (Mt 28:19-20).
La divinidad del Ángel de YHWH: Un análisis de Jueces 13:18-22
Authors: Sant'ana Tiago
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo analizar Jueces 13:18-22 para com-prender la naturaleza del Ángel de YHWH. Este método lleva al investi-gador a analizar el texto usando herramientas como estudios literarios, lenguas bíblicas y contexto histórico. Utilizando esos recursos, la presente investigación ofrece una respuesta al problema, a saber, que el Ángel de YHWH parece ser el Mesías preexistente y divino.
¿Es el evangelio hebreo Shem-Tov de Mateo un testigo confiable de Mateo 28:19?
Authors: Richter Eric E.
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo se propone investigar si el evangelio hebreo de Mateo transmitido por el médico y filósofo judío Shem-Tov ben Isaac Shaprut en su obra La Piedra de Toque es un testigo textual confiable de Mateo 28:19. Para ello, se procurará determinar en qué idioma fue escrito originalmente dicho evangelio. Luego, se llevará a cabo un breve análisis crítico-textual a fin de determinar si el evangelio de Shem-Tov es una composición hebrea o una traducción, prestando así, especial atención a las posibles ramificaciones que esto tiene para la autenticidad de su versión del texto. Por último, se presentarán las conclusiones de esta investigación.
La segunda Persona de la Trinidad en el libro de Marcos
Authors: Diaz César
Published: April 2024

Este estudio intenta hacer teología en el libro de Marcos, en relación con la cristología. Parece algo irónico que Marcos en los primeros versículos informa al lector sobre la identidad de Jesús, mientras los personajes de la narrativa hacen notables esfuerzos para este descubrimiento por sí mismos, pero sin llegar a un entendimiento pleno del papel de Jesús como Mesías prometido, y las implicaciones de su muerte en la cruz desarrollada dramáticamente en el flujo de la narrativa marcana.
Plantío de iglesias en el Nuevo Testamento
Authors: Flores Agustin
Published: April 2024

Los principios bíblicos para el plantío de iglesias fueron de mucha importancia en Nuevo Testamento, por ejemplo, la guía y la dependencia del Espíritu Santo fue esencial para dicho objetivo. Si hay algún principio claro en el libro de Hechos es que el plantío de iglesias está dirigida por el Espíritu. Asimismo, se debe tener en cuenta que al plantar una nueva iglesia, es necesario considerar su ubicación estratégica como un medio para establecer otras nuevas iglesias en las regiones circundantes. La iglesia apostólica del Nuevo Testamento buscaba formas y lugares para plantar nuevas iglesias teniendo en cuenta nuevos lideres en la iglesia local quienes dieron un apoyo vibrante en el liderazgo, evaluación y fortalecimiento doctrinal de los nuevos creyentes. Un claro ejemplo de esto es Jesús, los discípulos y seguidamente por el apóstol Pablo. Entonces, como se puede ver, el crecimiento de la iglesia en el Nuevo Testamento se inició con Jesús como el primer misionero y continuó con sus discípulos, a quienes había formado. Como resultado, la iglesia apostólica cumplió el propósito de la misión encomendada.
Análisis de מְשׁוּבָה y su importancia en la comprensión moral y espiritual de la nación según el libro de Jeremías
Authors: Benitez zapata Joel jose
Published: April 2024

El tema de la apostasía cobra un valor importante pues refiere a la condición espiritual de la nación. Esta condición destructiva conduce al pueblo a una pérdida del relacionamiento con Dios. Así, el juego de palabras volver/apostatar encontrado en el libro se fundamenta en el uso de la raíz hebrea שׁוּב y provee información valiosa para entender los continuos ruegos de Dios. Este acto divino busca una mejor perspectiva de vida para el ser humano y sirve como llamado de atención a un cambio para la nación. Este ruego divino sucede a causa de la degradación moral de la nación que solo busca sus intereses propios al punto de hacer olvidar los términos del pacto encaminando a la nación hacia la ruina. En tal sentido, es pertinente e importante tal estudio y se responde las siguientes interrogantes: ¿Qué relevancia teológica tiene מְשׁוּבָה en la comprensión del fenómeno de la apostasía? ¿Cómo respondió el pueblo ante los constantes llamados de Dios? ¿Qué intención tendría Jeremías al usar מְשׁוּבָה?
Una propuesta de acercamiento amigable para alcanzar al judaísmo según Efesios 2:19
Authors: Márquez Contreras Juan Carlos
Published: April 2024

La iglesia cristiana primitiva surgió en un ambiente judaizante. Según el registro de las epístolas del Nuevo Testamento, la suprema obra del apóstol Pablo fue predicar el evangelio a los gentiles y llevar a la iglesia, de una evidente polarización a una plena unificación en Cristo. Sin embargo, los dos bandos que componían la naciente iglesia cristiana, judíos y gentiles, estaban divididos por cuestiones raciales, religiosas y políticas. Ante tal situación compleja, la actitud reconciliadora del apóstol Pablo le llevó a defender y plantear el tema de la unidad de la iglesia desde diferentes perspectivas metafóricas, llegando finalmente a definirla en un término común a todos como seres humanos al declarar a la iglesia como “la familia de Dios” según la carta a los Efesios, capítulo 2:19. Esta clara definición de la unidad de la iglesia, incluye a todas las personas sea cual fuere su origen social, racial, cultural, político o económico, porque todos como hijos, son considerados parte de la familia de Dios.
Tratamiento de agua residual mediante aplicación de sultafo de aluminio y biopolímero natural de tamarindo (Tamarindus indica)
Authors: Fernández Gutiérrez Yurka , Ruiz Huamán Carmen
Published: April 2024

Dentro del tratamiento primario de aguas residuales se encuentran dos procesos interrelacionados, la coagulación y la floculación, donde se busca disminuir la carga de la turbidez, para lo cual se emplean aditivos químicos denominados coagulantes. En razón al interés que existe de innovar nuevas tecnologías para el tratamiento de aguas residuales, el objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar las dosis óptimas y comparar la eficiencia de remoción de la turbidez y variación en el nivel de pH; entre un coagulante químico sulfato de aluminio y un biocoagulante obtenido a partir de restos de tamarindo. Para evaluar los parámetros de turbidez y pH las muestras fueron sometidas al test de jarras para representar las etapas de coagulación y floculación. Se trabajaron tres repeticiones de las concentraciones empleadas 5, 10 y 15 ml, para ambos tratamientos. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que la remoción de turbidez por el coagulante químico fue más eficiente en un margen del 40% respecto al tratamiento con biocoagulante. El tratamiento con biocoagulante con dosis de 10 ml reflejó mejor desempeño en contraste con otros del mismo grupo; mientras que, para el sulfato de aluminio, la dosis con mejores resultados fue la de 15 ml. El estudio muestra la importancia de presentar alternativas a los tratamientos convencionales con coagulantes químicos que afectan a largo plazo a nuestra salud, y que además conlleva a efectos secundarios dentro del mismo proceso de tratamiento de aguas.
   
Palabras clave: aguas residuales, biocoagulante, neutralización, remoción, sulfato de aluminio.
Impacto del modelo para la Conceptualización del Diseño Arquitectónico (MCDA) sobre el aprendizaje del diseño arquitectónico en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Chambi Flores Daniel Rubén Chambi Flores
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el Impacto del Modelo para la Conceptualización del Diseño Arquitectónico (MCDA) sobre el aprendizaje del diseño arquitectónico en estudiantes universitarios de Tarapoto.   Se valoró la aplicación de la metodología para analizar los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje del diseño arquitectónico, por haber sido sometida previamente a un procedimiento de validación. Después de una revisión de las bases de datos nacionales e internacionales, se puede constatar la necesidad de elaborar una investigación aplicada a la pedagogía en arquitectura porque aún quedan varios campos de la enseñanza del diseño arquitectónico donde seguir profundizando. El primer objetivo de la investigación busca determinar el Impacto del Modelo para la Conceptualización del Diseño Arquitectónico (MCDA) sobre el aprendizaje del diseño arquitectónico en estudiantes universitarios de Tarapoto. se aprecia que de que el resultado de la Prueba T de Student es igual a -2.592 con 19 grados de libertad y un p valor de 0.018 (p<0.05), lo que indica que existe una diferencia significativa en el resultado obtenido por los 20 estudiantes, que al ser evaluados en el post test, obtuvieron mejores puntajes a comparación del pre test. Por lo tanto, se concluye que el impacto del modelo MCDA es significativo en el aprendizaje del diseño arquitectónico en estudiantes universitarios de Tarapoto.
Influencia de las dimensiones del programa tecnología de decisiones informadas sobre el estado nutricional en niños/niñas menores de 5 años
Authors: Apaza Jilaja Keyla Stefany , Quiliche Castañeda Ruth Beatriz
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la influencia de las dimensiones del programa Tecnología de Decisiones Informadas sobre el estado nutricional en niños/niñas menores de 5 años de la provincia Acobamba, Huancavelica 2020. El estudio fue de diseño no experimental, de corte transversal de tipo explicativa. Se encuestaron 108 personas de la Provincia Acobamba, y para la recolección de datos se usó un cuestionario propuesto por el Instituto Nacional de Salud y el Centro de Alimentación y Nutrición INS-CENAN. Los resultados fueron procesados utilizando el programa estadístico STATACORP. Los resultados que de las siete dimensiones para el buen estado nutricional del niño/niña menor de 5 años, los indicadores que influenciaron en el presente trabajo fueron: “alimento distinto a la leche materna” (P=0.026) , “tres o más comidas espesas al día” (P=0.049), “la madre dio de comer al niño el día anterior” (P=0.010) y la “presencia de peleas en el hogar el día anterior” (P=0.019). En conclusión, es necesario que, la Dirección Regional de Salud Huancavelica, de manera específica el personal profesional del área niño, niña debe reforzar el primer nivel de atención, promoviendo capacitaciones frecuentes y efectuando actividades que permitan prometer información acerca de los hábitos adecuados para un buen estado nutricional de los niños.
Estereotipos étnicos y de género Análisis de textos escolares de educación general básica en Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Esquivel Napoleón , Ortiz Espinoza María Elena ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: April 2024

El libro muestra la presencia de estereotipos de género y étnicos en las ilustraciones de los textos escolares para los estudiantes de Educación General Básica, tanto de instituciones fiscales como particulares, avalados por el ministerio de Educación. El estudio fue realizado por estudiantes y docentes de la Carrera de Educación General Básica de la UPS con el apoyo de los grupos de investigación. Para la investigación se seleccionaron ilustraciones y se analizaron los estereotipos de género y étnicos presentes. Estereotipo de género se entiende como la sobrevaloración de lo masculino sobre lo femenino, mientras que el estereotipo étnico se refiere a la supremacía de la etnia blanco-mestiza sobre los indígenas. Estas ideas presentes en los textos oficiales, a manera de currículo oculto, enseñan, refuerzan y reproducen percepciones de desigualdad y machismo estructurales. Visibilizar esta situación y evitar su reproducción y naturalización, es el objetivo de la publicación.
Sexismo en el texto de Lengua y Literatura de educación básica
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Quilumba Alexandra , Ortiz Espinoza María Elena ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: April 2024

La sociedad se encuentra dividida y fragmentada, y en esta las personas deben asumir un rol generalmente vinculado a lo productivo o reproductivo, fomentando la existencia de estereotipos sexistas. En estos usualmente, se determina para cada sexo ciertas actividades consideradas “exclusivas” según Abasolo y Montero (2004) la forma tradicional de la “división sexual del trabajo que diferenciaba las actividades desempeñadas por hombres y mujeres en función del sexo: las mujeres desarrollan la actividad en el ámbito doméstico reproductivo y los hombres en el ámbito público considerado como productivo” (p. 39). Esa división sigue presente en cada ámbito social y la escuela no puede ser la excepción. Actividades, conductas, lenguaje reproducen esta forma de división de roles y en uno de los recursos más utilizados en las escuelas, el texto escolar se pudo evidenciar que las ilustraciones existen sexismo, pues estas muestran una clara división entre los roles que desempeña la mujer y el hombre dentro de la sociedad.