bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El desarrollo de la Primera Infancia en la ciudad de São Paulo – posibilidades y desafíos para una ciudad acogedora
Authors: Pessoni Isabela Grilo , Castro Cintia Elisa Marino
Published: December 2023

La primera infancia es una etapa crucial para el desarrollo humano y las ciudades desempeñan un papel fundamental en la creación de entornos acogedores que promuevan su crecimiento saludable. Este artículo busca comprender cómo la política integrada de la primera infancia, establecida en la capital, contribuye a la construcción de ciudades más acogedoras y sostenibles. Para ello, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica, utilizando directrices para los gestores públicos en la planificación urbana, considerando las necesidades de la primera infancia: toma de decisiones basada en datos, espacios públicos y naturaleza, movilidad para las familias y utilización de servicios. Se llevó a cabo un análisis para identificar cómo se incorporaron estos parámetros en la Política Integrada de la Primera Infancia en el municipio de São Paulo. A través de un análisis exploratorio de documentos e informes de seguimiento y evaluación de la administración pública sobre este tema, fue posible identificar las principales medidas adoptadas por el municipio y cómo abarcan el fortalecimiento de un sistema de gobernanza y la expansión de la oferta de servicios. Existen desafíos para garantizar la intersectorialidad de las políticas y establecer la vigilancia y evaluación de acciones de forma integrada. Se ha demostrado cómo los objetivos y disposiciones de la política municipal se alinean con la agenda global de desarrollo sostenible, sus avances y limitaciones entre los años 2019 y 2021.
Ocupa Lagoinha: Movimientos emergentes de resiliência en Sol Nascente en la lucha por políticas efectivas de protección de mantiales en el Distrito Federal.
Authors: Cordeiro Larissa Brenda , Andrade Liza , Loureiro Vânia
Published: December 2023

El artículo tiene como objetivo destacar las acciones de los movimientos emergentes de resiliencia del Sol Nascente con el frente de Ocupación Lagoinha en la lucha por la efectividad de las políticas ambientales federales y distritales relativas a la protección de los recursos hídricos y manantiales en el Distrito Federal. La metodología utilizada se basa en la revisión bibliográfica sobre políticas ambientales y en el método de investigación-acción. El objeto de estudio es un manantial llamado Lagoinha, ubicado en la Sección 3 de Sol Nascente, considerada por el IBGE como la favela más grande de América Latina, que atraviesa conflictos territoriales causados por la falta de planificación urbana integrada con el desarrollo sostenible. Sin embargo, existen movimientos de resistencia social que luchan por la preservación y recuperación de áreas degradadas, entre ellas el manantial de Lagoinha. Este artículo pretende destacar las prácticas e intervenciones de la educación ambiental, a través de la escritura para fortalecer el movimiento. Se realizó una asociación entre el Colectivo Filhas da Terra y el Programa de Extensión de la Residencia CTS (Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad), que tiene una base teórica y práctica multidisciplinar que abarca la agroecología, la gestión territorial, la salud de los ecosistemas y la economía solidaria. Además de analizar las políticas medioambientales, el estudio relata las actividades desarrolladas por la sociedad civil con el objetivo de regenerar y proteger el manantial.
Planificación urbana basada en Infraestructura Verde y Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza: revisión de los Planes Directores y Planes Municipales de las capitales brasileñas
Authors: Falcone Daniel Lins , Mülfarth Roberta Consentino Kronka , Pellegrino Paulo Renato Mesquita
Published: December 2023

El desarrollo de las áreas urbanas ha sido desafiante en varios escenarios mundiales, con constantes conflictos entre las acciones antrópicas y su dificultad para desarrollarse de manera mínimamente sustentable. En Brasil, las ciudades que carecen de infraestructura básica presentan problemas ambientales complejos, que demuestran la necesidad de planificación y soluciones inmediatas. Las pérdidas humanas y materiales de los últimos años, sumadas a los eventos de inundaciones, inundaciones y deslizamientos, revelan la urgencia de cambiar modelos de desarrollo urbano, que consideren el manejo y consumo sustentable de los recursos naturales. Entre las estrategias para enfrentar el problema, el diseño del paisaje urbano basado en los conceptos de Infraestructura Verde y la implementación de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza, son herramientas importantes en la planificación de la ciudad. Esta investigación propone el análisis de Planes Directores, instrumentos básicos de la política de desarrollo urbano en Brasil, además de Planes Municipales complementarios, con el objetivo de verificar si sus contenidos abordan estrategias de Infraestructura Verde, Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza y temas relacionados. El estudio consideró las 27 capitales brasileñas, con la búsqueda de palabras clave en los documentos, para que los datos recolectados pudieran ser sistematizados en tablas y analizados de forma descriptiva. Se observó que, si bien se contemplan conceptos relacionados con la sustentabilidad, los planes municipales carecen de revisiones que permitan profundizar en los contenidos sobre Infraestructura Verde, Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza y drenaje urbano sustentable.
Corrosion effects on axial compressive behavior of steel strapping tensioning technique-confined concrete
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Goh Yong-Zheng , Ler Kee-Hong ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Chin Chee-Loong ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Ma Chau-Khun ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Su Hongtao ,   China Communication 2nd Navigational Bureau 2nd Engineering Co., Ltd., Najib Abdillah Sani bin Mohd ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Published: December 2023

This paper presents an experimental study on effect of corrosion on durability performance of circular Steel Strapping Tensioning Technique (SSTT)-confined concrete tested under uniaxial compression. A total of 13 specimens, including 11 confined specimens and 2 plain specimens were tested in this study. The main parameters were prestressing level and corrosion protection. Corrosion was simulated through impressed current accelerated corrosion technique. The experimental results indicated that influence of corrosion was insignificant on peak strength and slight reduction in deformation ability to corroded circular SSTT-confined concrete under low corrosion severity. It was observed that Zn-Al-Cd ingot and long-oil alkyd paint coating shows good protection ability, while 6061 aluminum alloy and 99.9% pure magnesium is not suitable to be used as corrosion protection system. Based on regression analysis, prediction models for peak stress and peak strain for circular corroded SSTT-confined concrete were proposed.
Buzzing before the Storms: Infodemic Pattern of COVID-19 in Indonesia
Authors: Rubyasih Arina , Koesanto Stefani Made Ayu Artharini , Bintarti Arifah , Mairing Jackson Pasini
Published: December 2023

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that Indonesia has been facing as a country with diversity and a high population, hoaxes and misinformation have become an acute problem. The Ministry of Communication and Informatics recorded 1,600 hoaxes related to COVID-19 from January 2020 to June 2021. By using the concept of infodemic and the theory of uses and gratification, this research attempt to describe and analyze categories of fake news, the types of media used, the description of the issues raised in the fake news, and the frequency of hoaxes spread during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia; and examine the relationship between the number of new COVID-19 cases and the frequency of hoaxes in the early days of the pandemic. This study used quantitative methods, with trend analysis in data processing of 1970 hoax issues released by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics to the number of new cases of COVID-19 patients during the same time frame. The results show no relationship between total COVID-19 cases and real issues. The frequency pattern of hoax issue distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic follows infodemic conditions, with the peak of hoax circulation equal to the start of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. Although the Indonesia government has made various efforts to address the problem of hoaxes and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, this research shows that further action is still required to reduce the negative impact of hoaxes and misinformation on Indonesian society. Keywords: COVID-19, hoax, infodemic, pattern, social media.
Palu-Koro Fault on Social Media: Mixed Approach Study of Disaster Information Spread and the Potential of Geotourism Promotion
Authors: Lampe Ilyas , Sari Dyah Fitria Kartika , Limiyanto Putri , Saputra Gemilang Bayu Ragil
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the role of influencers, social media, and information spread in promoting the geotourism of the Palu-Koro Fault. As one of the governmental bodies responsible for geotourism, the Central Sulawesi Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Office is trying to introduce these relatively new geotourism sites. One of the efforts is to make full use of social media. Influencers are collaborated with not only to introduce geotourism but also to build branding. Geotourism is one of the many topics brought up by social media users regarding the post-disaster recovery efforts in Pasigala. Thus, in this study, we applied a mixed-method analysis by comparing the analysis of the data collected from Twitter using a descriptive quantitative approach utilising structural and actor-based social network analysis and in-depth interview data with key informants from the Central Sulawesi Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Office staffs and three influencers in collaboration using descriptive qualitative-case study approach utilising narrative analysis. The results showed that most Twitter users sought prominent actors, such as influencers and government officials, for information in time and after the disaster struck. While the three disasters are the most heavily discussed, post-disaster programs and plans are also prominent, including geotourism. The Central Sulawesi Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Office collaborated with the influencers due to their ability and potential to spread information fast and wide to their followers. The message is formed to promote the newly formed geotourism sites, educate people, and build positive views of the impacted sites. Keywords: Geotourism, Palu-Koro, social media, information, social network analysis.
Analisis Tingkah Laku Pencarian Maklumat COVID-19 dari Perspektif Model Literasi e-Kesihatan Transaksional
Authors: Kamaruzaman Mohamad Fazlan , Mohamad Emma
Published: December 2023

Literasi e-kesihatan merupakan antara aspek yang penting dalam kehidupan seseorang pada hari ini. Ianya adalah antara kemahiran yang perlu ada dalam individu supaya seseorang itu berupaya membuat pertimbangan tingkahlaku kesihatan yang betul dan mendorong ke arah tahap kesihatan yang lebih baik. Pandemik COVID-19 dan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan telah mengakibatkan masyarakat lebih bergantung kepada maklumat dari Internet. Kurangnya kemahiran literasi e-kesihatan akan mengakibatkan seseorang itu lebih berisiko terhadap maklumat palsu yang berleluasa. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi meneroka tingkah laku pencarian maklumat kesihatan mengenai COVID-19 di internet dengan berpandukan Model Literasi e-Kesihatan Transaksional. Menurut empat dimensi literasi e-kesihatan yang dicadangkan model ini, kajian menganalisis tingkahlaku pencarian maklumat dalam talian dari segi fungsian, komunikatif, kritikal dan translasional/terjemahan. Temubual kumpulan fokus telah dijalankan ke atas tiga kumpulan sasaran iaitu belia, suri rumah dan penjawat awam. Analisis menunjukkan semua informan dari ketiga-tiga kumpulan ini menunjukkan keupayaan literasi e-kesihatan fungsian namun mempunyai perbezaan dari segi literasi e-kesihatan komunikatif, kritikal dan translasional. Asas kepada kemahiran literasi e-kesihatan kritikal adalah keupayaan membuat penilaian kesahihan sesebuah maklumat dan dapat dilihat kebanyakan informan dari kumpulan pelajar dan penjawat awam mempunyai kemahiran e-kesihatan kritikal berbanding kumpulan suri rumah. Literasi e-kesihatan merupakan satu perkara yang sangat penting dalam bidang komunikasi kesihatan dan dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan media sosial sebagai platform yang penting untuk mendapatkan maklumat mengenai COVID-19. Kata kunci: COVID-19, komunikasi kesihatan, literasi e-kesihatan, model literasi e-kesihatan transaksional, media sosial.
International Students’ Academic Adjustment in Private Universities in Malaysia
Authors: Abd Malek Safrena Noreen , Ahmad Abdul Latiff
Published: December 2023

Malaysia is known for having a mixed population with diverse backgrounds and religions living in peace. Malaysian education systems opened their doors to foreign countries in 1996, allowing for the establishment of branch campuses, and the private education system entered our educational sector. Since then, many international students have travelled to Malaysia to study. According to the Star Online in 2019, Malaysian higher education institutions have registered more than 170,000 international students from over 135 countries for their intercultural adaptation experiences. The top three countries are from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and China. This qualitative study investigates the academic adjustment experiences of international students in private universities in Malaysia through the lens of Cross-Cultural Adaptation (CCA) theory. Employing in-depth interviews, the research seeks to unveil the intricate processes, challenges, and adaptive strategies that shape the academic trajectories of international students within the Malaysian higher education landscape. The study aims to explore how cultural, linguistic, and academic factors influence the academic adaptation of international students. Through purposive sampling, participants will share their personal narratives, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between cultural nuances and the pursuit of academic success. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data will uncover patterns and insights into the ways in which international students negotiate academic challenges and integrate into the Malaysian educational milieu. The findings aim to contribute to the broader understanding of cross-cultural adaptation in academic settings, providing context-specific knowledge that can inform institutional policies and practices to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for international students in Malaysian private universities. Keywords: International Students, undergraduate, adaptation, challenges, Malaysia.
Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15 (PRU15): Analisis Bias Media Portal Berita dalam Talian di Malaysia
Authors: Saad Suhana , Sannusi Shahrul Nazmi
Published: December 2023

Pilihan Raya umum ke-15 (PRU15) Malaysia merupakan pilihanraya umum pertama pasca pandemik COVID-19 yang memperlihatkan terdapat keadaan ketidakstabilan politik yang melanda negara pada ketika itu. Pada ketika ini, media berperanan penting dalam menyalurkan maklumat yang telus dan sahih kepada masyarakat. Pemerkasaan digital telah memperlihatkan media dalam talian menjadi satu platform yang menjadi tunjang untuk mendapatkan maklumat. Oleh itu, timbul persoalan adakah portal berita bebas utama Malaysia menyediakan liputan berita PRU15 mengikut ideologi organisasi berita atau menurut perspektif wartawan? Sehubungan itu, objektif utama dalam penyelidikan ini adalah untuk melihat kedudukan organisasi mengikut kecondongan bias dalam melaporkan berita PRU15. Penyelidikan ini menggunakan kaedah kajian analisis kandungan kuantitatif yang menggunakan sampel berita PRU15 daripada 12 platform berita dalam talian di Malaysia. Pengkodan artikel berita dijalankan dengan menggunakan 15 unit analisis menerusi borang kodan. Hasil kajian dalam bentuk indikator peta bias media yang boleh digunakan untuk memetakan kedudukan organisasi portal berita dalam negara ini yang berdimensikan media digital. Paparan arah media berat sebelah dan nilai kredibiliti jelas menunjukkan bahawa liputan berita yang dipaparkan oleh Utusan Malaysia Online berbanding agensi berita yang lain. Kajian ini diharap dapat menambah maklumat mengenai berita Malaysia yang sering diperkatakan dan akan menambah kepada penyelidikan liputan media pilihanraya Malaysia yang lepas. Kata kunci: Pilihan raya umum (PRU15), ideologi, analisis kandungan, peta bias, media berat sebelah.
Push!: Exploring The Myth of Childbirth in Malay Films
Authors: Aziz Jamaluddin , Mohd Jamila , Hamzah Norhayati , Badru Abdulhamid
Published: December 2023

Childbirth is a universal and natural global experience, however, its representation in films specifically, and popular culture in general, is framed within stereotypical images that are brimming over with inaccuracy and myth. In the West, gynae-narratives in films are often studied by using feminist psychoanalysis, particularly on the gynae-horror narrative. This study, explores the varied representations of childbirth in some selected Malay films - such as the labouring body - to identify and make sense of why the experience of childbirth in films becomes rather problematic, asking the question of what myth is being perpetuated by such representations. Using a close textual analysis of some Malay films that are purposively selected, the study employs Roland Barthes’ Myth and its link to ideology as a critical framework, paying attention to Malay cultural signs to create meanings and expose the ideological motives of such representation. This study is crucial for it is able to illuminate the myth-making process of childbirth in Malay films and the effects this myth might have on the society’s view of the experience of childbirth, and perhaps putting into microscope our cultural perceptions of marriage, motherhood, womanhood, the female body and the family. Keywords: Barthes, representation, female body, gynae-horror, the family.
Fake News Sharing Among Weibo Users in China
Authors: Dong Luo , Mohd Nor Nur Haniz , Kai Ge Bai , Muhamad Adzmi Azian , Abdul Rais Siti Syuhada
Published: December 2023

In an era where social media's impact on public discourse is increasingly pronounced, this study probes into the spread of fake news among Weibo users in China, a significant issue given the platform's massive user base and China's unique media environment. Adopting a quantitative research approach, the study primarily investigates how situational motivation and information-seeking behaviours influence the sharing of fake news. Utilising regression analysis, a method pivotal for understanding the relationship between various independent variables and the sharing of misinformation, the research sheds light on the nuanced interplay of factors that drive users to disseminate false information. Key findings reveal that situational factors, such as the need for social recognition or the urge to disseminate urgent news, considerably elevate the likelihood of sharing fake news. Additionally, the study uncovers the complex nature of information-seeking behaviour: while it generally leads to better-informed decisions, it can sometimes result in the sharing of unverified news under certain circumstances. These outcomes are crucial for understanding the behavioural patterns behind fake news sharing on social media. They offer valuable insights for policymakers, social media platforms, and educators in formulating effective countermeasures against misinformation, aiming to foster a more discerning and informed online community. This study, therefore, contributes significantly to the existing body of knowledge on digital media, misinformation, and public opinion, highlighting the critical need for strategies to combat the spread of fake news in the digital age. Keywords: Fake news sharing, information seeking, situational motivation, agenda-setting theory, China.
Exploring the Acceptance of ChatGPT as a Learning Tool among Academicians: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Mukred Muaadh , Mokhtar Umi Asma' , Hawash Burkan
Published: December 2023

This qualitative study aims to examine the ChatGPT acceptance as a learning tool for academics by identifying factors influencing its acceptance and adoption. In academia, an exciting development is the significant attention directed toward ChatGPT, an AI-based conversational agent, as a potential learning. Nevertheless, more knowledge and information are needed concerning the determinants of its acceptance and use among academics. This study answers the need by conducting semi-structured interviews with ten academics from different disciplines and academic levels, selected through purposive sampling. Following the interview sessions, the interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis to highlight major themes and patterns. Based on the findings obtained, the academics displayed positive attitudes towards adopting ChatGPT as a learning tool, which holds the potential to resolve challenges faced during the system's teaching and learning process. The significant factors influencing ChatGPT acceptance and use are perceived usefulness, ease of use, credibility, and compatibility with the current teaching and learning methods. Additionally, the prior experience of academics with using AI-based tools and their proficiency in their use have a key role in their ChatGPT acceptance and adoption. The significant contribution of this study to literature is related to the adoption of AI-based tools in the field of academics and the determination of the factors that influence ChatGPT adoption and use for learning. Practically, the study also contributes to educational institutions and developers by providing a guideline for effective ChatGPT design and implementation for optimum potential and enhancement of the teaching and learning experience within academia. Keywords: ChatGPT, technology adoption, learning tools, technology and education, qualitative approach.
Dissemination of Traditional Chinese Culture: A Comparative Analysis of Yunting and Ximalaya FM
Authors: Li Yunyao , Hashim Hasrul
Published: December 2023

Traditional Chinese culture has gradually become a trend in national mainstream media especially on new media platforms. Based on the Chinese mainstream media Yunting and the commercial audio platform Ximalaya FM, a comparative content analysis was conducted on the top 10 “humanities and history” channels on Yunting and Ximalaya FM. It was found that from the comparison between the interfaces, while both platforms had more subsections, Yunting’s humanities and history channel interface were more concise and clearer. Addressing the production teams, Yunting adopted the Professional Generated Content (PGC) mode, which was more authoritative, while Ximalaya FM adopted the Professional and User Generated Content (PUGC) mode and self-media mode. In terms of content, both platforms covered various contents, although users listened to the five topics on Yunting that were more diverse, whilst Ximalaya FM included four topics. Moreover, it was found that serialised and completed programmes were featured in the episodes. However, more drama slots were found on Ximalaya FM, while the contents released on Yunting were limited due to its status as mainstream media. In terms of listening volume, higher listening volume was recorded from Ximalaya FM due to the higher number of episodes on Ximalaya FM compared to Yunting. Overall, Yunting and Ximalaya FM each effectively played their role, guaranteeing the development of Chinese traditional culture. Keywords: Traditional culture, online audio, humanities and history, Yunting, Ximalaya FM.
Domesticating WhatsApp Groups: Indonesian Women’s Experience with Misinformation and Hate Speech in the 2019 Election
Authors: Wendratama Engelbertus , Aprilia Monika P. , Sari Yuni Afita , Kurnia Novi , Utomo Wisnu Prasetya
Published: December 2023

There are rising concerns over the spread of misinformation and hate speech on mobile instant messaging, especially during political elections. In 2019, when Indonesia held its legislative and presidential elections, WhatsApp groups had become the main source of the harmful content for Indonesians, with politically motivated content being the most received. This paper examined how Indonesian women used WhatsApp groups and addressed the harmful content on the platform during the arguably most divisive presidential election in the country’s history. Their experiences were approached with the four processes of domestication: appropriation, conversion, incorporation, and objectification. This study applies qualitative approach by conducting semi-structured interviews with 30 informants selected through purposive sampling technique in five Indonesian cities namely Jakarta, Banda Aceh, Yogyakarta, Makassar, and Jayapura. This study found that WhatsApp groups enabled them to gain self-actualization for professional and personal purposes, but their experience was disrupted by the political event that drove misinformation and hate speeches. Based on their gender identity, political interest and ethnicity, they responded to misinformation and hate speech differently in different WhatsApp groups, ranging from ignoring to verifying and debunking them. Their responses to misinformation and hate speech differ depending on their understanding of gender bias, political interests, as well as religious and ethnic identities, which are also influenced by the type of group and conversations on WhatsApp groups. Keywords: Indonesian women, WhatsApp, domestication, misinformation, hate speech.
The Impact of Acculturation and Interpersonal Communication on the Adaptation of East African University Students in Malaysia
Authors: Wanda Judith Flora , Tan Huey Pyng
Published: December 2023

The objective of the study was to explore how acculturation and interpersonal communication impacts the adaptation of East African students in Malaysia. Research samples were selected strictly based on the original formation of East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania), university students in Malaysia. Just like other international students these students face challenges to adapt in a new culture while striving to achieve their academic goals. To test the study’s hypotheses, a statistical package for service solution (SPSS) 20.0 was used to analyse data collected from 240 respondents. This study's theoretical framework was derived from Gu's (2008) Acculturation Scale for Asian International Students (ASAIS) and Rubin and Martin’s (1994) Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (ICCS). These two studies were used independently to examine and identify any effects that acculturation may have on interpersonal communication. According to Pearson's correlation test, acculturation and interpersonal communication are all significantly negatively correlated. However, the results of the study indicated a significant difference in the length of stay and interpersonal communication for the adaptation of East African university students in Malaysia for the Independent t-test. In other words, the longer an international student stays in a country to pursue his or her goal, the better their interpersonal communication skills get. The results of this study show that both acculturation and interpersonal communication impacts the adaptation of these international students at different levels. This study looks forward to stimulating future studies of other international students’ acculturation processes from communication perception. Communication researchers can play a vital role in promoting understanding between and among ethnic communities and the host societies. Keywords: East African, acculturation, adaptation, interpersonal communication, Malaysia.
Misinformation in Communication Studies: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Li Xinyu , Lyu Weize , Salleh Sabariah Mohamed
Published: December 2023

The dissemination of misinformation is a concern for political parties, news consumers and scholars of communication, and the purpose of this paper is to explore the current state, development, and important issues of misinformation research in the field of communication over the past decade. This study analysed 768 SSCI articles from the year 2014-2023 through the Web of Science database using bibliometrics. The study found that the number of published papers peaked in 2022 with 191 SSCI papers, and is considered the highest number recorded. Michael Hameleers, a scholar from the University of Amsterdam, U.S., are the largest contributor in research literature on misinformation in the field of communication at the macro, meso, and micro levels, respectively; meanwhile, "Health Communication" was the largest contributing journal. Three national level cooperation networks were seen through the cooperation network analysis, which were the United States of America, European and Asian cooperation networks; and from the institutional perspective, four basic cooperation networks were formed; whilst from the author perspective, the largest cooperation network had 22 researchers. These findings indicated that there is well-established cooperation network of authors research about misinformation in communication field. Through the citation and co-citation analysis, it was concluded that the most influential researcher in the field of communication is Emily K. Vraga. Through the cluster analysis of communication area, the misinformation studies was mainly found in the research of sharing information, governance, health, and politics. This study provides a macro framework for future researchers to examine pertinent issues of misinformation in the field of communication. Keywords: Misinformation, communication, bibliometric analysis, social media, research scholar.
Communication in the 21st Century: The Effect of Internet Celebrity as the Communication Source in Influencing Generation Z Purchase Intention
Authors: Lim Ying San , Ng Tuan Hock , Lam Mun Soon , Tan Si Yan
Published: December 2023

The current corporate landscape is characterized by fierce rivalry, prompting marketers to actively seek strategies to effectively differentiate themselves amidst the abundance of information in the digital realm. One current marketing strategy involves the engagement of online influencers, also known as Internet celebrities, to effectively disseminate information and encourage the intended consumer base to purchase the items offered by their respective companies. In the modern day, it has been customary for individuals who have gained fame through online platforms to create video content with the intention of engaging and influencing their audience on various social media platforms. This practice has now become a norm. Hence, the primary objective of this research is to examine the impact of Internet celebrity on consumer purchase intention, with a specific focus on the Generation Z demographic. The study involved the recruitment of 200 participants from the Generation Z demographic. Data was collected using an online questionnaire that employed 5-point Likert rating scales. The research was conducted by gathering feedback from a sample of 200 respondents belonging to Generation Z. Data collection was conducted through the utilisation of an online questionnaire using 5-Likert rating scales. The findings of the study revealed a significant correlation between credibility and meaning transfer and their impact on purchase intention. The research findings of this study provide marketers and scholars with valuable insights into the ways in which Internet superstars might employ persuasive messaging to impact the purchasing intentions of Generation Z. Keywords: Internet celebrities, influencer, generation Z, purchase Intention, communication.
Parametric Optimizing Green Sand-Casting Process Parameters using hybrid Taguchi Grey Relational Analyses and Principal Component Analyses
Authors:   Production Engineering Department, Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India,, J. Vora Manish
Published: December 2023

The Green Sand-casting technique is a very ancient method of casting that has many different uses. The increased rate of errors and rejection in this process is a key drawback that reduces output and profits. It’s challenging to develop a good link between the many different parameters and defects since the process is so complicated. This article describes a hybrid approach to find the co-relation for sand casting process’s variables. This approach mixes the Taguchi method (TM) with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) paired with Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Moisture content, Permeability, Loss of Ignition, Pouring Time & Pouring Temperature selected as input parameters while types of defects (Shrinkage, Blow holes, Cracks, Porosity) as responses for proposed study. The L27 OA from Taguchi is used to plan the tests. TM implemented to analyse individual responses. GRA is applied to find optimal solutions for a set of replies, whereas PCA is used to determine how much weight each response should be given. Using proposed methodology, 4% moisture content, 160% permeability, 5% loss of ignition, 60 seconds of pouring time, and 1400°C found as optimum set of parameters. The findings demonstrate that the hybrid approach, which makes use of both a cost-effective and efficient experimental design strategy, was successful in resolving the complexity trade-off experienced throughout the judgment process of multi-response optimization.
The Design of Stroke Rehabilitation Using Artificial Intelligence K.A.K.I (Kinesthetic Augmented Kinematic Inference)
Authors:   Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Katholik,  Jalan 10/3, Seksyen 10, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Saan Cern Yong , Sheng Ze Yeoh ,   Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Katholik,  Jalan 10/3, Seksyen 10, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide that affects many people every year. Stroke rehabilitation is a process that helps stroke patients regain their lost function and improve their quality of life. However, the recovery process varies widely depending on the severity of stroke and other factors such as age, health and type of stroke. Many elderly patients face difficulties in attending rehabilitation centers due to various factors such as cost, distance and congestion. Therefore, this paper proposes methods to help stroke patients do rehabilitation exercises at home using the latest technology. Our project consists of interactive exercises that are customized to the skill level of the patients, hardware sensor inputs that can measure the strength of the hand movement of the patients, embedded processing board with camera that can detect and guide the movement of the patients and machine learning using convolutional neural network (CNN) that can analyze the movement data and provide feedback and motivation to the patients. The effectiveness of the proposed system is evaluated by the improvements in patients’ conditions through pre- and post-exercise tests. Overall, our kinesthetic augmented kinematic inferencing methods appear to be more effective than conventional methods for post-stroke rehabilitation. This project demonstrates a promising solution to enhance stroke rehabilitation, recovery and quality of life.
The Effect of Graphene, Silica, And Natural Dust Particles On The Performances of Multiple Types Of Solar Photovoltaic Modules
Authors:   Department of Electrical, Electronic and System Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti  Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Dahham Israa Amer , Mohd Zainuri Muhammad Ammirul Atiqi ,   Solar Energy Researcy Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Abdullah Ali Abdulabbas ,   Technical College Almusaib, Al-Furat Al-Ausat Technical University, Fauzan Mohd Faizal ,   Solar Energy Researcy Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Jeflawe Qais Hamid ,   Ministry of Electricity, Iraq
Published: December 2023

Desertification and industrial pollution environment can significantly degrade photovoltaic cells performance. Accumulated dust on the surface of a photovoltaic module can partially hinder incident light and consequently degrade optical to electrical energy conversion. Dust properties play a major role in deteriorating solar system performance. Thus, this paper presents extensive investigations on the UV- absorbance, light transmittance and reflectance through an accumulated dust layer. Dust characterization; focusing on its spectral and crystallographic properties of three types of dust (Graphene, Silica, and natural), was carried out to evaluate the degradation rate of the output power for three types of solar PV modules (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film). Spectrophotometric analysis was conducted to determine UV light absorbance and light transmittance through the three types of dust. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of dust crystallinity on light reflectance. A lab-scale setup was used to examine the performances of the three solar PV modules under clean and polluted conditions. Results indicated that Graphene dust exhibits severe UV light absorbance, and its crystalline form increases light reflectance from the surfaces of the modules. However, Silica and natural dust showed a little UV absorbance. Among the three types of the solar PV modules, thin-film panel showed the highest degradation under polluted conditions as compared to the other modules. Therefore, thin film solar module is not recommended for areas with high density of dust.
Structural Performance Evaluation of Horizontally Light Reinforced Dapped for Vertical Wall-To-Wall Connection of Precast Wall Panel
Authors:   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia., Jamaludin Amril Hadri , Md Nor Noorsuhada ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Ruslan Amir Khomeiny ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Noor Mat Saliah Soffian ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Suhaimi Nor Amiera Syuhada Abi ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Md Hassan Ahmad Syauqi ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Fauzi Mohd Azrizal ,   Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh  Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia., Razali Fatma Sakinah ,   Pusat Kecemerlangan Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi JKR (CREaTE), Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Precast concrete buildings in Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) are constructed of multiple pieces of structural members joined together using a variety of methods. The use of precast concrete wall panels has become increasingly popular in modern construction practices. One critical aspect of precast concrete wall panels is their connection to the adjacent walls. Various of wall-to-wall connections have been used in the IBS based construction. However, for non-load bearing application, the use of dapped connections for precast wall made with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is still limited and unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the structural performance of horizontally light reinforced dapped (HLRD) connections for precast wall panels made with RCA. The investigation includes experimental testing that includes three pair of specimens subjected to uniformly distributed monotonic loading to evaluate their strength capacity, strain, and deflection behaviour as well as the resulting crack propagation throughout the test. The connection displays brittle behaviour by developing a few line cracks and having a significant deflection before failure. The findings of this study will contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of HLRD connections and provide preliminary guidance for their design in precast concrete wall panels.
Development of Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Surgery Assistance Application
Authors:   Department of Electrical, Electronics and Systems Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Md Jan Mardhiyah , Zainal Nasharuddin ,   Department of Electrical, Electronics and Systems Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Yusof Siti Hajar ,   Department of Electrical, Electronics and Systems Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

Telemedicine is a technology that promotes patient engagement and makes healthcare more affordable and accessible. Telehealth technologies are used in healthcare settings such as teleconferencing, patient data transfer, and shared remote learning. However, current teleconferencing has limited ability to perform annotation on real-time videos. The proposed surgery assistance system would revolutionize the medical surgery industries where surgery can be monitored remotely by a surgical specialist with minimal assistance. The supervising surgeon can provide assistance to his subordinates in the operating room by annotating on videos of body parts transmitted live then the annotation will be projected directly onto the patient’s body as physician’s guidance. A comprehensive surgery assistance system is proposed as there are not many open-source systems that can support this technology. The system is capable of detecting the reference points placed on the body parts that will be operated on. Any movement of the reference points should be detected by this system, which would also alert the user with a message when movement is detected. This process is critical to ensure that the video images delivered to the remote monitor are identical to the video images captured in the operating room. Python version 3.9.4 was used, along with its associated libraries, to develop the proposed system. Socket communication using Transport Control Protocol (TCP) is used to make video transmission more secure. The proposed graphical user interface was accessed experimentally using the functional and reliability tests with the average percentage of 92% and 95% respectively to ensure that it was well implemented and both of the proposed goals were achieved.
Феномен Art & Science как закономерная практика современного искусства
Authors:   Донской государственный технический университет, Пенязь А.В. , Скоблова Т.А. ,   Донской государственный технический университет
Published: December 2023

Актуальное направление современного искусства Art & Science предполагает создание арт-объектов, отражающих направления развития науки и технологий, с использованием научно-технических методов для реализации творческого замысла художника. В основе Art & Science лежит взаимодействие науки и искусства, но феномен не подчиняется в равной степени ни искусству, ни науке. Авторы статьи предпринимают попытку теоретически охарактеризовать феномен искусства Art & Science и выделяют отличительные черты таких произведений: наличие «цели» и «источника», фиктивность реальности и реальность искусства, наличие «ауры», «странность» и «гибридность», особое влияние на реципиента, а также рефлексия о структуре взаимодействия ученых и художников в рамках феномена. Проведено кейс-стади 10 объектов Art & Science, созданных российскими (Дмитрий Булатов, Алексей Чебыкин, Анастасия Алехина, Дмитрий Каварга, Дмитрий Морозов, арт-группы Tajiks-Art и “Куда бегут собаки”) и зарубежными (Ральф Беккер, Эдуардо Рек Миранда) художниками. Исследование показывает место искусства Art & Science как необычного, но закономерного направления развития современного искусства, отражающее необходимые сегодня обществу смыслы и являющееся средством коммуникации мира науки с широкой аудиторией.
Simulation of PMSM Vector Control Using Multisim and LabVIEW
Authors:   University of Debrecen, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechatronics, Mohamed Hafez Abdelrazek Khaled Amro , Tamás Szemes Péter ,   University of Debrecen, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechatronics
Published: December 2023

This paper represents the simulation of field-oriented control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor. Using Clark-Park transform and three PI controllers for controlling speed, direct-axis current, and quadrant axis current. As maximum torque occurs when the rotor field and stator fields are 90 degrees from each other. The goal is to bring the stator field always orthogonal to the rotor field. The simulation is performed using Multisim and LabVIEW software
POLITICAL UKRAINOFILISM IN THE CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC ACTIVITIES OF PANTELEYMON KULISH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Obushnyi Mykola , Obushnyi Sergiy ,   Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University (Kyiv) Ukraine
Published: December 2023

The article researches a little-studied page in P. Kulish’s cultural, educational and public activities — political Ukrainophilia, which, according to his own definition, he hid «under a lampshade» all his life, calling himself only a culturalist. In fact, an analysis of Kulish’s creative activity gives grounds to consider him a political culturalist. It was his culturalism that became decisive in establishing P. Kulish, from the 60s to almost half of the 70s of the nineteenth century, as the main driver of political Ukrainophilia in Galicia. At present, this aspect of P. Kulish’s activity has not been studied sufficiently by domestic researchers. Much more attention has been paid to the study of the complex nature of his controversial actions, which were mainly related to the worldview evolution of his views in the context of his acquired knowledge and experience. Under such conditions, it would be legitimate, when studying P. Kulish’s creative work, to abstract from character flaws, which would allow for a more objective assessment of his work. It is this methodological principle that the authors rely on when analysing the manifestations of political Ukrainophilia in P. Kulish’s cultural, educational and public activities. These Ukrainophile manifestations are revealed through the prism of P. Kulish’s love for Ukraine, because it is «one mother for all of us» and it matures on the basis of Ukrainian cultural traditions and their regulation by the customary law of national life.