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Finding common threads: The future of costume pedagogy and practice
Authors: Osmond Suzanne , Taylor Madeline
Published: December 2024

As professional practice and tertiary education face unprecedented challenges, this Special Issue explores the evolving landscape of costume pedagogy. Climate change, social inequity and technological advancements are just some of the issues which are challenging costume educators to create and implement innovative teaching methodologies and approaches. Their focus includes the decolonization of curricula, emphasizing non-western perspectives and re-emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and co-creation in educational settings. Additionally, this Special Issue examines efforts to de-gender costume education, reflecting cultural shifts towards more fluid understandings of gendered identity. The integration of digital technologies in costume design is also illuminated as an emerging learning outcome, recognizing the balance between traditional craft skills, embodied awareness and technological proficiency in engaging students. Contributions come from educators across the globe, working in Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States and the United Kingdom, who offer diverse insights and practices aimed at invigorating costume pedagogy. This global reach is emphasized by the inclusion of practices inspired by the costume-related activities at Prague Quadrennial (PQ2023), demonstrating the enduring impact of such international exchanges. This Special Issue presents a snapshot of current trends and future directions in costume education, ultimately advocating for a dynamic, inclusive and responsive educational environment.
The embodied experience of costume in digital character creation: Developing body- and material-led characters
Authors: Kalmakurki Maarit
Published: December 2024

This research report presents a post-doctoral research project which explores how the experience of wearing physical costumes leads to ideas for digital characters’ visual design, movement and dialogue in animation and gaming. In such fields, costume design is merged into the character design process, with animators or character designers acting as the creators of a character and their costume, ‘giving life’ to the character. From a costume design point of view, when the character’s physicality and especially their movement is developed and animated, the multisensorial and embodied effects of costume should also be considered. The research was conducted through workshops for game and costume design students at Aalto University, Finland. In the workshops and in the analysis of the collected data, I specifically employed Sally E. Dean’s costume-led and body-centred concept of ‘aware wearing’. This study adds to similar existing methods researching the relationship between body, costume and material. In this study, the body and its multisensorial effects are placed as central elements in the design process of digital costumes to see how wearing everyday and historical clothes aids digital character development. The data collection methods were video and audio recording, photography and online questionnaires. Thematic content analysis of the transcribed materials, thick description of videorecording, as well as comparative analysis of photographs from students’ drawings and written notes showed that identical garments provoke different embodied experiences based on an individual’s unique perspective. Material, sound, temperature and texture against the skin emerged as noteworthy aspects from the embodied garment experiments, triggering seamless transformation into new characters. The study shows that multidimensional understanding of costume not only enriches the creative process, but also highlights the importance of somatic awareness in developing memorable digital characters and immersive digital worlds.
ReDressing the Narrative: Combating systemic marginalization through collective engagement in costume pedagogy
Authors: Chapin Chloe , Myers Christianne , Maresca Sydney
Published: December 2024

This essay explores the systemic challenges faced by those in the field of costume education. As co-founders of the American Theatrical Costume Association, we draw on five years of observations gathered from participants in our annual ‘ReDressing the Narrative’ workshops. Workshop participants – primarily costume design educators working in higher education – report a widespread sense of isolation, lack of support and agency, feeling undervalued in their institutions and disproportionate workload increases. We share how these individual experiences point to the widespread marginalization of costume studies as an academic discipline, including the exacerbation of challenges as a result of both social changes and the COVID-19 pandemic. We suggest that addressing these systemic problems requires a collective approach centred on advocacy and resource-sharing. Our workshops positively demonstrate the power of collective engagement through discussions which foster validation of shared struggles and the exchange of best practices and teaching resources. As a result of the workshops, participants have implemented policy changes at their home institutions in their classrooms, costume shops, production meetings and design practices. By foregrounding topics such as sustainability, cultural sensitivity and embodied practice, costume education can shift narratives across higher education and the broader professional industry, sustaining both current educators and the next generation in the field of costume practice.
Empowering diverse voices: Teaching costume design in the MENA region
Authors: Forde Andrea
Published: December 2024

This essay explores the ways in which the BFA production arts course, at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), provided an opportunity for students to challenge cultural stereotypes in a design project presented at the Prague Quadrennial (PQ) in 2023. The project brief asked students to reimagine superhero costume design tropes using a range of Middle East and North African (MENA) cultural symbols and motifs. The costume design component of the design realization course at SPAA is the only one of its kind in the MENA region, placing it in a unique cultural context. This distinct positioning allows students to engage deeply with their cultural heritage, while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary and traditional design. The project’s emphasis on integrating MENA cultural elements into superhero costumes aimed to both celebrate and reinterpret these symbols, offering fresh design perspectives and the opportunity to challenge stereotypical representations. By leveraging their individual cultural backgrounds, students were able to produce designs that were innovative and culturally resonant, showcasing the rich tapestry of MENA heritage on an international stage. Through this initiative, SPAA’s programme not only provided a platform for creative expression but also encouraged critical thinking about costume design’s role in cultural identity and representation for both SPAA students and PQ’s international audience.
Diversity analysis, nutrition, and flavor evaluation of amino acids in Chinese native geese germplasms
Authors: Cao Haiyue , Yang Zhenfei , Wang Ligang , Li Xin , Bian Yuanyuan , Zhao Hongchang , Zhao Mengli , Li Xiaoming , Wang Jun , Sun Guobo , Ren Shanmao , Yu Jun , Gao Huizhen , Huang Xuan , Wang Jian
Published: December 2024

Background and Aim: As living standards improve and consumption patterns shift, the market for goose meat continues to grow because of its exceptional dietary quality and distinctive flavor. The composition and content of amino acids are critical for determining the nutritional value and flavor of meat. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional value and flavor of 10 Chinese native geese germplasms based on their amino acid content and composition.

Materials and Methods: A total of 568 geese from 10 Chinese native geese germplasms reared under identical conditions were slaughtered at 10 weeks of age. The pectoralis and thigh muscles (thighs) were collected to determine the amino acid content using an amino acid analyzer. Subsequently, diversity, variance, cluster, and principal component analyses were performed to identify superior germplasm with improved nutrition and flavor.

Results: The results revealed 17 amino acids in goose meat, with Glutamate and Aspartate being the most abundant. The amino acid scores of goose meat exceeded the values recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization. The Shannon–Wiener Diversity Index (1.72–2.07) indicated a high degree of diversity in amino acid content among geese germplasms. The pectoralis exhibited significantly higher amino acid content (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01) than the thigh, except for the essential amino acids to total amino acids ratio (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). The 10 germplasms were categorized into four clusters, with Wanxi (WX) and Taizhou (TZ) geese grouped in Cluster I, displaying significantly higher nutritional value and flavor (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01) than other germplasms.

Conclusion: Germplasms with superior nutritional value and flavor (WX and TZ) were identified among 10 Chinese native geese germplasms, providing valuable insights for the conservation of existing germplasms and the cultivation of new goose breeds with improved meat quality.

Keywords: amino acids, diversity analysis, flavor, geese germplasms evaluation, nutrition.
Enfrentamento de crises no empreendedorismo e effectuation
Authors: Lima Edmilson , Moreira Silva João Paulo , Lopes Rose Mary , Cunha Julio
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Este ensaio teórico explica como as crises ocorrem e são enfrentadas por empreendedores, inclusive com o uso da efetuação (effectuation). Problema: As crises são variadas em natureza, intensidade e duração, exercem pressão sobre as organizações e os empreendedores. Exigem respostas rápidas, engenhosas e adaptadas ao contexto de incertezas e de falta de recursos. Contudo, falta o esclarecimento de como ocorrem para os empreendedores e como estes enfrentam-nas. Originalidade: A partir de uma caracterização das crises e de sua diversidade, o estudo aprofunda a explicação do enfrentamento das crises no empreendedorismo e de como a efetuação é (ou não consegue ser) útil em tal enfrentamento, destacando-se os níveis micro e macro das crises e variações de respostas a elas. Contribuições sociais/para gestão: Além de novos resultados de pesquisa, o ensaio oferece uma agenda para futuras publicações promissoras em busca de soluções para grandes desafios da humanidade.
Small-Bowel Metastatic Melanoma From Primary Mucosal Melanoma of the Anus: A Comprehensive Case Report
Authors: Gomez Pons Andrea , Lukens Frank J. , Osagiede Osayande
Published: December 2024

Anorectal mucosal melanoma (ARMM) is exceptionally rare, highly malignant, and characterized by a poor prognosis. We present the case of a 76-year-old woman with ARMM and recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding/anemia caused by small-bowel metastases, which was successfully managed with laparoscopic resection. ARMM is an aggressive type of cancer that has the potential to metastasize to the GI tract approximately 4.5 years after the primary diagnosis. Intussusception and GI bleed are potential complications. Small-bowel metastatic melanoma typically goes undiagnosed until autopsy and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Key treatment options include surgery and immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.
Severe Diffuse Ulcerative Esophagitis Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus/Cytomegalovirus Coinfection in an Immunocompetent Individual
Authors: Mathur Kartikeya , Birda Chhagan Lal , Singh Satyam Kumar , Uppuv Vvienodd , Kashyap Shubham , Agarwal Ashish
Published: December 2024

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are important causes of viral esophagitis mainly in immunocompromised individuals. Both viruses lead to development of focal ulcerations in the esophagus. While there have been rare case reports of esophagitis in immunocompetent individuals, there has not been a single reported case of coinfection with both CMV and EBV in an immunocompetent individual and presenting with diffuse esophageal ulceration. We report a case of severe diffuse ulcerative esophagitis caused by EBV/CMV coinfection in an immunocompetent individual.
Data Governance in Traffic Data: Anomaly Detection with Generalized Additive Models
Authors: Purkrábková Zuzana , Langr Martin , Hrubeš Pavel , Brabec Marek
Published: December 2024

The primary objective of the presented research is to enhance an existing data quality control application by integrating advanced anomaly detection mechanisms based on generalized additive models. This approach targets time- series traffic data, where traditional methods may fall short in identifying complex, non-linear patterns of anomalies. In collaboration with Simplity s.r.o., we are extending their current data quality assessment tool to incorporate generalized additive models, providing a more robust and dynamic solution for monitoring and ensuring the reliability of traffic datasets. The integration of these models aims to improve the accuracy of anomaly detection, leading to more effective data management in transport systems and contributing to higher standards of data quality in the field of traffic informatics.
Optimal resource allocation in network queuing system for healthcare delivery
Authors: Isaac Etoroabasi J. , Udoh Nse S.
Published: December 2024

In healthcare settings, where patients’ care involves multiple stages and various service providers, efficient resource allocation is critical. On this perspective, classical queuing theory offers insights into patients’ flow dynamics and resource utilization, providing a foundation for understanding system performance. This research aims at effectively applying network queuing techniques to model and optimize resource allocation in network queuing systems for effective healthcare delivery. A network queuing system involving six departments that made up the healthcare service delivery at Immanuel General Hospital, Eket is formulated and analysed in this work to improve its operation, considering its arrival and departure rates as well as time spent at each node (waiting time). Also, simulation by bootstrap method was performed to test for the robustness as well as validation of the results. The distributions of inter arrival, service and waiting times of both observed and bootstrap data were modelled using the Easyfit (5.6) software at each phase to identify their respective distributions. Key queuing metrics such as resource utilization rates, which were obtained to be less than 1 in all cases, showed a stable system; the average number of patients in the queue; the average number of patients in the system and the average waiting times of patients in the queue and in the system for both observed and bootstrapped data were also obtained. Generally, the results provide insights for effective healthcare management system.
Matrix Representation of Generalized Quadranacci Number Sequences
Authors: Verma K. L.
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we present a matrix representation for the generalized Quadranacci number sequence, defined by the 4th-order generalized recurrence relation, initial terms , and constant coefficients , The parameters , and  are arbitrarily chosen real numbers. Fundamental results based on this definition are established in general symbolic form. A generalized companion matrix, associated with the recurrence relation, is introduced to analyze the properties of Quadranacci numbers. Subsequently, is derived in a generalized form, enabling the application of matrix techniques to study the properties of Quadranacci number sequences. By appropriately specifying the initial values, and the constant coefficients,, several existing results are shown to be special cases of the derived results. Moreover, all the results obtained are implicitly applicable to the generalized Tribonacci and Fibonacci sequences, which are governed by lower-order recurrence relations.
The Hijab Transformed: A Shifting Social Identity in Bauman's Liquid Modernity
Authors: Merlins Rety Reka
Published: December 2024

The hijab, traditionally seen as a religious symbol in Islam, has undergone significant transformations in modern society, shifting its role from a marker of religious modesty to a dynamic symbol of social identity. Global cultural shifts, media representations, and the tension between traditional values and contemporary aspirations influence this transformation. The study explores the evolving meanings and functions of the hijab as a social identity in the context of Bauman's theory of liquid modernity. This research employs a qualitative literature review methodology to examine 40 peer-reviewed articles from both international and national journals. A content analysis approach is utilized to identify recurring themes and patterns in the hijab’s depiction as a social symbol across diverse cultural and social landscapes. The findings indicate that in the era of liquid modernity, the hijab symbolizes a fragmentation of its traditional meanings, shaped by forces like globalization, consumerism, and individualization. Although it continues to signify religious identity, the hijab also represents modernity, resistance, and commodification. Social media plays a crucial role in this transformation, offering a platform for Muslim women to reinterpret the hijab as both a personal and communal statement. This study highlights the hijab’s transformation into a fluid and multifaceted symbol of identity in a rapidly evolving global context.
Jilbab, yang secara tradisional dipandang sebagai simbol religius dalam Islam, telah mengalami transformasi yang signifikan dalam masyarakat modern, bergeser dari peran sebagai penanda religius menjadi simbol identitas sosial yang dinamis. Transformasi ini dipengaruhi oleh pergeseran budaya global, representasi media, serta ketegangan antara nilai-nilai tradisional dan aspirasi kontemporer. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi evolusi perubahan makna dan fungsi jilbab sebagai identitas sosial dalam konteks teori modernitas cair Bauman. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif berupa studi literatur, penelitian ini menganalisis 40 artikel jurnal bereputasi internasional dan nasional. Analisis konten digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi tema dan pola yang berulang terkait representasi jilbab sebagai identitas sosial di berbagai konteks budaya dan sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jilbab dalam era modernitas cair mencerminkan fragmentasi makna, yang dipengaruhi oleh globalisasi, konsumerisme, dan individualisasi. Meskipun tetap menjadi penanda identitas religius, jilbab kini juga berfungsi sebagai pernyataan modernitas, resistensi, dan komodifikasi. Media sosial memainkan peran penting dalam transformasi ini, menjadi platform bagi perempuan Muslim untuk mereformulasi jilbab sebagai ekspresi pribadi dan komunal. Studi ini menegaskan bahwa jilbab tidak lagi menjadi simbol yang statis, melainkan representasi identitas yang cair dan multifaset dalam dunia yang terus berubah.
Exploring the potential of synthetic seeds: Influence of explant, encapsulating agent and matrix, advantages and challenges
Authors: Sahu S , Monalisa SP , Jigile S , Kar S , Parida SS , Swain SK
Published: December 2024

Synthetic seed can serve as a substitute for conventional seed where conventional seed production is not practical. This method gives a viable solution for propagating plants that are difficult to reproduce through traditional means. Technologies based on synthetic seeds, encapsulating somatic embryos, shoot tissues, or axillary buds in a suitable matrix, demonstrate great influence over plant propagation by helping to accelerate germplasm exchange, increasing genetic preservation, and efficient genetic modification, thus providing the avenue for planting new seeds and accomplishing common goals. This review paper explores the importance of synthetic seeds, the impact of different explants, matrix composition, and encapsulating agents on the quality of synthetic seeds, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of synthetic seeds. Among the various explants used in synthetic seed production, somatic embryos promote genetic stability, shoot buds possess better viability, and axillary buds ensure genotype conservation. Alginate is the prevalent encapsulating agent due to its biocompatibility and cheapness. However, variable germination rates and microbial contamination remained a challenge and we must develop a protocol standardization too. Besides techniques like enhancing the germination rates, stabilizing genes, and having secondary metabolites in the process, the use of cryopreservation technologies and field performance evaluation is also crucially important in the process of creating synthetic seeds. This review discusses current trends in synthetic production research, emphasizing the need for new strategies to address poor germination rates and standardize explants used in synthetic seeds. It examines the factors affecting the production of synthetic seeds, factors affecting seed quality, and potential future developments.
Subsistence of soil through organic amelioration to enhance the growth, herbage yield and quality of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.)
Authors: Chitra R , Janaki D , Kavitha M P
Published: December 2024

Trigonella foenum-graecum commonly called fenugreek is an important minor spice belonging to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae). Its seeds serve as a condiment to flavor food, while its leaves are commonly used as a vegetable. Given the widespread culinary use of fenugreek leaves, enhancing herbage yield and optimizing organic inputs for leaf production is essential. A study was conducted at the Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, HC & RI, TNAU, Periyakulam, to investigate the impact of organic manures and biostimulants on the growth, yield of herbage and quality of fenugreek. The results demonstrated that the combination of 25% nitrogen (N) from farmyard manure (FYM), 75% N from vermicompost and Panchagavya (3%) as a foliar spray significantly improved various growth parameters. Specifically, this treatment improved plant height (30.38 cm), the number of leaves branch-1 (9.42), the number of branches plant-1 (9.34) and herbage yield metrics, including yield plant-1 (2.85 g), yield plot-1 (2*2 m) (3.39 kg) and estimated herbage yield (16.95 tons ha-1) when compared to the control. Additionally, this treatment enhanced leaf quality by recording the highest contents of carbohydrate (6.63%), fiber (3.31%), iron (35.67 mg 100 g-1), calcium (178.36 mg 100 g-1) and protein (25.17g 100 g-1). Therefore, the application of vermicompost with FYM and Panchagavya is more effective for achieving maximum growth and yield levels compared to using these inputs individually.
Exploring the potential of amine-functionalized mesoporous silica nanocarrier to conjugate guide RNA for gene delivery
Authors: Abinaya K , Raveendran M , Prasanthrajan M , Sharmila D J S , Kalaimagal T , Sudha M , Rajeshkumar R
Published: December 2024

Sugarcane is a key cash crop, with nations such as Brazil, India, and China being the leading producers. The trade of sugar and related products contributes significantly to these economies. Sugarcane is the primary feedstock for producing sugar and ethanol in the sugarcane processing industry, yielding sugarcane bagasse fly ash (SBFA) as a byproduct. This byproduct comes primarily from the combustion of bagasse (the fibrous residue after juice extraction) and contains silica (SiO2), alumina (Al2O3), and other minerals. The use of sugarcane waste materials reduces the need for new raw resources and lowers the environmental impact. Turning waste into valuable nanoparticles also helps manage waste better and reduces the amount that is burnt or dumped in landfills. The fly ash was treated with an alkaline solution (e.g., sodium hydroxide) to extract silica. This process helps dissolve other minerals, leaving a silica-rich residue. After extraction, the silica was purified through acid washing to remove impurities. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles were created using the sol-gel method and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) was added to them functionally to conjugate sgRNA. The synthesized mesoporous silica nanoparticles were characterized for size and shape, functional groups, and crystallinity using various instruments such as Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Dynamic Light Scattering, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) Analyzer, and X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), respectively. Furthermore, synthesized mesoporous silica nanoparticles were bioconjugated with sgRNA of OsEPF1, a gene negative regulation of stomatal development, which in turn, helps reduce yield loss in rice due to drought and heat stress.
Effects of mepiquat chloride and foliar nutrition on growth, yield, and fiber quality in High-Density Planting System (HDPS)
Authors: Raja GV , Somasundaram S , Ragavan T , Anantharaju P , Amutha R
Published: December 2024

Increased plant density promotes taller growth and greater vegetative development, intensifying competition among plants for resources and consequently affecting the balance between the vegetative and reproductive stages of the cotton plant. To ensure improved square development, boll development, boll retention, and seed cotton yield under dense planting condition, this research was conducted at the Cotton Research Station, Veppanthattai. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators (PGR) and foliar nutrition on the growth, yield, and fibre quality of compact cotton varieties suitable for dense populations and mechanical harvesting. The results revealed that the application of mepiquat chloride (100ppm at 45 and 60 DAS), NAA (40ppm at 60 and 90 DAS), KNO3 (2% at 60 and 90 DAS), calcium borate (0.5% at 60 and 90 DAS), and a defoliant (Thidiazuron 240 g/L and Diuron 120 g/L at 200 ml/ha at the 60% boll bursting stage) achieved optimal growth attributes. These included plant height (98.7 cm), the number of functional leaves (07), leaf area index (3.9), seed cotton yield (2351 kg/ha), stalk yield (3286 kg/ha), lint yield (933 kg/ha), and harvest index (0.69), along with improvements in fiber quality parameters. In this study, potassium facilitated the efficient translocation of photosynthates from leaves to reproductive organs, contributing to enhanced biomass accumulation and yield.
Z dziejów arbitrażu. Mikaël Schinazi, The Three Ages of International Commercial Arbitration. Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Cambridge University Press, 2021, ss. 400
Authors: Wydmański Wojciech
Published: December 2024

Historia międzynarodowego arbitrażu handlowego nie wzbudziła dotychczas szczególnego zainteresowania badaczy. Tę lukę badawczą w dużej mierze wypełnia monografia Mikaëla Schinaziego The Three Ages of International Commercial Arbitration, opublikowana w serii Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law przez Cambridge University Press w 2021 r. Autor dokonał periodyzacji historii międzynarodowego arbitrażu handlowego, wyróżniając trzy epoki: „aspiracji”, która charakteryzowała się partykularyzmem prawa arbitrażowego i powstaniem pierwszych stałych trybunałów arbitrażowych; „instytucjonalizacji”, w której pojawiły się międzynarodowe źródła prawa arbitrażowego, „autonomii”, w której nastąpiła specjalizacja arbitrażu jako metody rozstrzygania sporów. Autor wykorzystał literaturę naukową i źródła historyczne, takie jak orzecznictwo sądów arbitrażowych. Szczególne miejsce dla M. Schinaziego stanowi Sąd Arbitrażowy Międzynarodowej Izby Handlowej w Paryżu, jeden z najstarszych i największych trybunałów arbitrażowych na świecie. Twórczość autora ma charakter interdyscyplinarny, gdyż oprócz zagadnień prawnych (historyczno-prawnych) dotyka także historii gospodarczej i społecznej, co sprawia, że jest to ważna lektura z zakresu historii i dogmatyki prawa arbitrażowego.
Outcrops of columnar andesite shaped by periglacial processes – Jersak Hills, King George Island, Antarctica
Authors: Migoń Piotr , Strzelecki Mateusz C.
Published: December 2024

This paper is an inventory of cold-climate landforms present in the andesitic Jersak Hills on King George Island in maritime Antarctica. These landforms developed under distinctive rock control imposed by columnar jointing in andesite. Multiple distinct types of slopes – ranging from low-angle rock surfaces to steep cliffs – have formed according to the spacing and inclination of joints. Numerous joints in the rock mass facilitate efficient mechanical weathering, which has produced in situ regolith on summits, sorted scree slopes and less regular talus slopes. Debris is then transported downslope by solifluction, which acts concurrently with frost sorting, responsible for the origin of patterned ground, particularly stone stripes. Slope-channel coupling, however, is limited. The diversity of periglacial landforms associated with frost-induced degradation of bedrock outcrops has developed in a relatively short time interval following deglaciation approximately 7,000 years, as suggested by dating from localities nearby.
Sources of the aeolian material in periglacial conditions based on quartz grain analysis, Ebba Valley, Svalbard
Authors: Rymer Krzysztof Grzegorz , Wachecka-Kotkowska Lucyna
Published: December 2024

The research conducted in this study is an attempt to quantitatively and qualitatively supplement the still insufficient knowledge on aeolian processes under polar conditions, where some of the most visible and dynamic climate changes are occurring. This study presents the results of rounding and matting analysis of quartz grains collected from aeolian deposition traps located in the Ebba Valley, Svalbard. The results are based on four summer field campaigns (2015–2018). Quartz grains with a diameter of 0.8–1.0 mm were selected and subjected to further analysis under a microscope, which allowed them to be divided into six individual classes. The nature of the grains can largely indicate the environmental conditions in which the material was transported. The collected material was dominated by grains with a low degree of roundness, which may indicate relatively short fluvial or aeolian transport. The small amounts of typically matted quartz grains may indicate low environmental dynamics and short transport, as well as the fact that large amounts of the material are blown from the valley interior to the nearby bay and fjord. This study highlights the importance of a fresh sediment supply from two main sources (i.e., moraines and rivers) and their subsequent aeolian redistribution, particularly in a wind-channelled valley environment. These findings underscore the complex interactions between aeolian processes and environmental conditions in cold regions. Climate change may significantly affect the magnitude of aeolian processes. Further research is needed to refine these correlations and enhance the understanding of sedimentary dynamics in polar settings.
The quadruple helix versus barriers to local development: The example of ‘dual municipalities’
Authors: Cybulska Magdalena , Mantey Dorota , Dziemianowicz Wojciech
Published: December 2024

The article addresses the issue of local collaborative relationships between groups of different development actors in municipalities, as well as their perception of barriers to development. The study covered Polish municipalities that represent different dimensions of development dualism. The analyses used the results of 629 questionnaires and applied statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney U test and Spearman’s rank correlation). The results indicate that the assessment of the importance of different types of relationships and barriers to development varies within some dualisms. At the same time, certain characteristics specific to certain dimensions of these dualisms can be discerned. The relationship between the importance of cooperation and the types of barriers to development showed no statistical significance or very weak relationships.
What doesn’t work in the European cohesion policy? Development challenges of the inner periphery after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Authors: Churski Paweł , Adamiak Czesław , Dubownik Anna , Pietrzykowski Maciej , Szyda Barbara
Published: December 2024

The EU’s cohesion policy is a fundamental component of intervention policies in united Europe. Its primary goal is to reduce the scale of spatial differences in development by striving to improve economic, social, and territorial cohesion. The outcomes of the actions implemented to date have been unsatisfactory. This underperformance is the basis for the ongoing discussion in Europe about the future paradigm of post-2027 cohesion policy. This article systematises the challenges and proposes recommendations concerning the actions of EU cohesion policy that should be considered in the new paradigm of this public intervention, enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency during a period of strong pressure from external development shocks, especially in less-developed areas such as inner peripheries. Its unique value is constructed on two fundamental factors. Firstly, the presented results are the outcome of qualitative field research, providing unique empirically factual material. Secondly, they concern the processes occurring in relation to the territories of the member state that is the largest beneficiary of EU cohesion policy, Poland, which is often regarded as a specific laboratory for cohesion policy.
The virtuous circle of geodiversity: Application of geoscience knowledge for sustainability in the framework of the International Geodiversity Day
Authors: Khoso Rasool Bux , Negri Arianna , Guerini Michele , Mantovani Alizia , Shajahan Rasia , Gentilini Sara , Perotti Luigi , Giardino Marco
Published: December 2024

Since geodiversity encompasses a broad spectrum of the earth’s natural features and provides essential ecosystem services, it plays a critical role in environmental conservation, cultural heritage enhancement, and sustainable development of the territory. This paper presents possible geodiversity actions (use of digital knowledge, geosite inventory, sustainable geotourism, and legislative recognition) through global, regional, and local examples: a series of research and public engagement initiatives, including the themes of the International Geodiversity Day (IGD), a UNESCO celebration aimed at fostering public awareness of the contribution of abiotic nature to daily life and environmental stability. The paper uses a case study approach to present a virtuous circle of geodiversity model that shows how geodiversity can be used to improve environmental stewardship, sustainable resource use, and cultural identity. The interdependences of geological conservation, ecosystem services, and public education in meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations are stressed by this model. They underscore the importance of getting public and policy support from which geodiversity benefits can be sustained and suggest strategies for integrating geological diversity into conservation practice. Geodiversity is found to be a critical natural resource and a driver of sustainable development, thus serving communities, economies, and ecosystems.
Global knowledge-intensive business services trade flows. The revealed competitive position of Europe and Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Brodzicki Tomasz
Published: December 2024

The paper analyses global trade flows in knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) over the period 2005 to 2021, focusing on the competitive position of Europe in general with additional emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Using data from the OECD-WTO Balanced Trade in Services (BaTIS) database, the study examines major global exporters and their revealed comparative advantages (RCA), as well as the structure and shifts in the structure of intra- and extra-continental trade flows. We establish some stylised facts. The results indicate that Europe in 2021 was still the largest KIBS exporter globally, however, with declining shares due to Asia and the Americas’ growth over the analysed period. The article further explores the competitive position of the CEE region which became an integral part of the sector in Europe and a favourite destination for nearshoring as well as backshoring projects. We conclude with a set of general policy recommendations. The EU, specifically, should focus on fostering innovation, digital transformation, and skills development by enhancing R&D support, investing in digital infrastructure, and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent pool development to strengthen, in particular creation of high-value-added services in KIBS sectors.
One hundred years of national capital-making: The case of Bratislava, Slovakia
Authors: Buček Ján , Plešivčák Martin , Bačík Vladimír
Published: December 2024

Although Bratislava is one of the youngest national capital cities in the world, we can observe a much longer process of its capital-making. We document its gradual formation as a centre of national politics and government, as well as the centre of national culture and national symbol. Bratislava confirms the impact of assumptions and experiences as a sometimes-interim capital city and regional capital within Czechoslovakia. Facing a sudden takeover of the national capital function, we document the process of national capital-making from 1993 in more detail. There were various obstacles in key political, governmental and cultural institution-building. They are demonstrated by their headquarters location search and development, as well as in the context of interurban competition. We argue that Bratislava has already concentrated the majority of political and cultural centre functions of the state capital, despite historical turbulences and accompanying constraints. We identify their location patterns and illustrate their impact on the urban physical development of the city.
Prawda jako element doświadczania idei Viktora Emila Frankla
Authors: Binnebesel Józef , Formella Zbigniew
Published: December 2024

Umiejętność odróżnienia prawdy od ideologii jest jednym z fundamentalnych wyzwań współczesnego człowieka. Swoista synchronizacja między wymiarem teoretycznym a doświadczeniem własnego życia jest wciąż aktualna, nawet w warunkach „nieludzkich”. Uczy nas tego Wiktor Emil Frankl poprzez sumienne dążenie do prawdy na płaszczyźnie teoretycznej i w świadectwie życia. W artykule omówiono te zagadnienia w świetle logoterapii i tanatopedagogiki.
Życie bez rodziny w doświadczeniach osób bezdomnych
Authors: Oliwa-Ciesielska Monika
Published: December 2024

Artykuł podejmuje problem wartości rodziny dla osób bezdomnych, które aktualnie żyją poza domem, najczęściej korzystając z pomocy instytucji. Celem analizy jest wskazanie na szersze doświadczanie bezdomności, które dotyczy okresu sprzed mieszkania poza domem, a rozpoczyna się w dysfunkcjonalnych rodzinach. Tekst odnosi się do problemu socjalizowania jednostek, do negowania podstawowych wartości – życia w rodzinie, budowania trwałych więzi z bliskimi i podejmowania podstawowych ról opiekuńczo-zabezpieczających. Ukazuje negatywne doświadczenia życiowe i dysfunkcyjne wzory ról w rodzinach pochodzenia i prokreacji bezdomnych, jako przyczyny stopniowej pauperyzacji i ostatecznej patologii trwania bez możliwości zaspokajania podstawowych potrzeb. Artykuł ukazuje problem życia bez rodziny i dysfunkcjonalność tego stanu z perspektywy bezdomnych: mężczyzn, kobiet i dzieci. Wskazuje na paradoksy instytucjonalnego wsparcia, które skupia się na jednostkach doświadczających bezdomności, najczęściej z pominięciem kontekstu rodzinnego, co utwierdza w błędnym przekonaniu o uwolnieniu bliskich od odpowiedzialności za los członków rodziny. Jest to szczególnie istotne w odniesieniu do rodzin, których nie charakteryzuje patologizacja życia i ciąży na nich możliwy do spełnienia obowiązek wsparcia rodzinnego. Refleksje – podjęte w artykule – odnoszą do wieloletnich badań autorki w obszarze bezdomności i wykluczenia społecznego, a także do podejmowanej od lat pracy na rzecz osób w kryzysie bezdomności. W artykule zastosowana jest metoda desk research, pozwalająca na szeroki kontekst analiz problemu bezdomności w Polsce w odniesieniu do życia rodzinnego.
Rola modlitwy w liście Jana Pawła II do rodzin 'Gratissimam sane'
Authors: Ciesielski Remigiusz T.
Published: December 2024

Celem prezentowanego tekstu jest próba odczytania po 30 latach, od ogłoszenia listu Jana Pawła II Gratissimam sane, tez związanych ze znaczeniem i rolą modlitwy w życiu rodzinnym. Czas ten wydaje się nie dość długim okresem, jednak między rokiem 1994 a 2024 można zaobserwować dynamiczne zmiany czy to powiązane ze szczegółowym wykładem teologii moralnej, czy też z kryzysami, z jakimi mierzy się Kościół katolicki. Modlitwa rozumiana jako akt, który ma swój wymiar osobowy jak i wspólnotowy, a zarazem jakościowy jak i ilościowy, stanowi kategorię, która szybko podlega wspomnianym wyżej przemianom. Przemiany te mają zatem wpływ na sposób odczytywania treści zawartych w Liście Gratissimam sane. W pracy nad tekstem zastosowano metodę desk research, co umożliwiło analizę dostępnych danych wtórnych z literatury naukowej, raportów oraz wyników badań własnych.
Odpowiedzialne rodzicielstwo w nauczaniu Pawła VI i Jana Pawła II z perspektywy współczesnej młodzieży
Authors: Dańczak Mateusz
Published: December 2024

W artykule porównano nauczanie Jana Pawła II, dotyczące odpowiedzialnego rodzicielstwa z poglądami na ten temat młodzieży szkół średnich. Syntetycznie przedstawiono nauczanie Pawła VI i Jana Pawła II na temat małżeństwa, rodziny i odpowiedzialnego rodzicielstwa. Na potrzeby publikacji przeprowadzono badania ankietowe, które pokazują, że młodzież w większości nie podziela katolickiej koncepcji małżeństwa. Ankietowani wydają się nie ufać naturalnym metodom planowania rodziny i opowiadają się za stosowaniem antykoncepcji, którą uznają za moralnie dopuszczalną.
Osoba – czyn – rodzina. Metafizyka rodziny według Karola Wojtyły
Authors: Zgórecki Przemysław
Published: December 2024

Wiele wskazuje na to, że papieskie nauczanie Jana Pawła II o rodzinie znajduje swoje źródło we wczesnych filozoficznych i teologicznych poszukiwaniach Karola Wojtyły. Problem tytułowej „metafizyki rodziny”, czyli metafizycznych podstaw nauczania Jana Pawła II o rodzinie jest jednak rzadko poruszany w literaturze. Dlatego w tym artykule podjęto analizę filozoficznego dorobku Karola Wojtyły w kontekście zagadnienia rodziny. Celem poniższego studium jest wyjaśnienie, dlaczego wyłaniająca się z Osoby i czynu oraz innych prac metafizyka osoby stanowi odpowiedź na liczne problemy, przed którymi staje dziś rodzina. W studium zastosowano metodę analizy literatury źródłowej. Z przeprowadzonych analiz wynika wniosek, że rodzina stanowi miejsce prawdziwego urzeczywistniania się osoby.
A Practical Guide for Diagnostic Investigations and Special Considerations in Patients With Huntington’s Disease in Korea
Authors: Moon Jangsup , Oh Eungseok , Kim Minkyeong , Kim Ryul , Yoo Dallah , Shin Chaewon , Lee Jee-Young , Kim Jong-Min , Koh Seong-Beom , Kim Manho , Jeon Beomseok ,   on behalf of the Korean Huntington’s Disease Society
Published: December 2024

This review provides a comprehensive framework for the diagnostic approach and management of Huntington’s disease (HD) tailored to the Korean population. Key topics include genetic counseling, predictive testing, and reproductive options like preimplantation genetic testing. Strategies for assessing disease progression in premanifest HD through laboratory investigations, biofluid, and imaging biomarkers are highlighted. Special considerations for juvenile and late-onset HD, along with associated comorbidities like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular abnormalities, are discussed. The guide emphasizes personalized symptom management, including pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, and nutritional support, while exploring emerging disease-modifying treatments. A multidisciplinary care model is advocated to improve outcomes for HD patients and caregivers in Korea.
The Battle for Hearts and Minds: The Struggle for Power in Latvia in Early 1919
Authors: Dambītis Kārlis
Published: December 2024

In early 1919, Courland, which had already been semi-abandoned during the First World War, turned into an area of the Baltic region where at least four political agendas, and, in many cases, the military forces that supported them, clashed. The Bolsheviks exported their world revolution and acted through the Army of Soviet Latvia. The German armed forces had withdrawn from parts of Estonia and Latvia, and were still under the command of Berlin. Volunteer units formed with the help of the German army, many of which included local Baltic Germans. The Latvian Provisional Government and the units loyal to it was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Oskars Kalpaks. All these forces needed motivated soldiers and loyal civilians who might become engaged in military activities. The article discusses the political, economic and social backgrounds that contributed to the motivation of soldiers and the public support for the warring parties, with a particular focus on how important the sense of belonging and identity was in these circumstances.
Berlim: a persistência do esquecimento
Authors: Robin Régine
Published: December 2024

Berlim: a persistência do esquecimento
ARQUEOMITOLOGIA: UMA BREVE INTRODUÇÃO
Authors: Mega Orestes Jayme , Matos Lennon Oliveira , Carlos Ribeiro de Andrada Machado e Silva Antônio
Published: December 2024

Este artigo coloca-se como um ensaio onde a questão das relações entre a cultura material e a mitologia é explorada através de uma perspectiva baseada numa vertente da arqueologia que, embora pouco divulgada e conhecida, proporcionou grande avanço no estudo das antigas crenças humanas, a arqueomitologia. Neste trabalho realizamos uma breve reflexão a respeito da importância que a mitologia exerceu e ainda exerce em várias sociedades tanto do passado quanto do presente. Exploramos, ainda, as questões teóricas referentes ao estudo da mitologia. Apresentamos aqui algumas teorias onde a mitologia é entendida de diversas formas que vão desde abordagens evolucionistas dos mitos até aquelas onde os mitos aparecem como necessidades de fundo psicológico dos seres humanos. Tratamos, ainda, da questão de como os arqueólogos têm trabalhado o tema, mostrando a grande diversidade de abordagens usadas dentro da arqueologia quando em contato com elementos da cultura material que direta ou indiretamente refletem algum elemento mítico. Nossa proposta neste artigo é fazer uma apresentação das principais premissas da arqueomitologia, oferecendo aos leitores uma brevíssima introdução ao tema.
FÉ ESCRITA: ELEMENTOS LITERÁRIOS DA IMIGRAÇÃO ITALIANA NO SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Zanini Maria Catarina Chitolina
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivos apresentar e analisar escritos elaborados por descendentes de imigrantes italianos no Rio Grande do Sul, bem como salientar o quanto a religiosidade é um tema presente e recorrente nas mesmas. Considerando tratar-se de uma imigração que conta com mais de um século, a escrita, para as gerações contemporâneas, tem se revelado um instrumento bastante utilizável na conservação (e também construção) das memórias familiares, grupais, de localidades ou, mesmo, individuais.