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ANALISIS PERCAKAPAN NETIZEN PADA CHANNEL YOUTUBE @TotalPolitik SEBAGAI MEDIA RUANG PUBLIK KOMUNIKASI POLITIK
Authors: De Putri Sekar , Toni Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Politik di Indonesia kini sedang menjadi perhatian khalayak umum. Media sosial menjadi salah satu media yang membuat isu-isu politik menjadi semakin hangat pada pesta demokrasi kali ini. Salah satu diantaranya adalah channel YouTube @TotalPolitik yang fokus konten-kontennya khusus membahas isu-isu politik dengan beberapa narasumber dari tokoh-tokoh politisi Indonesia. Konten yang dimuat oleh channel YouTube @TotalPolitik dapat diakses oleh siapapun dan membuka ruang untuk khalayak umum berdiskusi tentang isu politik melalui kolom komentar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membedah bagaimana percakapan netizen sebagai bentuk respon dari konten-konten yang dimuat oleh channel YouTube @TotalPolitik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode analisis percakapan dengan data primer dalam penelitian ini adalah sistem percakapan netizen pada konten-konten di Channel YouTube @TotalPolitik terkait dengan perkembangan politik dan isu-isu politik yang sedang hangat bergulir di sejumlah media, terutama tentang bagaimana Indonesia di era akhir jabatan presiden Joko Widodo. Hasil penelitian ini adalah channel YouTube @TotalPolitik bisa disebut sebagai media ruang publik untuk khalayak umum mencari referensi atau sekedar mencari informasi tentang isu politik, bahkan membuat statement atau opini tentang politik. Analisis percakapan netizen pada channel YouTube @TotalPolitik menunjukan hubungan sistem topik dengan komentar para netizen secara virtual menampilkan pilihan diksi kata yang menjadikan itu sebuah opini publik dan dapat dikonsumsi siapa saja.
Kata Kunci: Analisis Percakapan, YouTube, Komunikasi Politik
ANALISIS PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DI SEKOLAH DASAR Y
Authors: Laili Rizqi Amaliah  , Ismail Marzuki
Published: December 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh keterlibatan orang tua terhadap motivasi belajar anak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang menyeluruh tentang pokok pembahasan, mempelajari situasi objektif tertentu, dan menggunakan peneliti sebagai alat. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa orang tua berperan sangat penting dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa. Motivasi sangat penting bagi orang tua karena membantu anak mengembangkan kebiasaan belajar yang efektif baik di rumah maupun di sekolah. Orang tua berperan sebagai motivator utama anak dan memotivasi sebelum memulai pendidikan formal.
A New Fault Method Detection for Wireless Sensor Networks using “Autoencoder and LS-SVM”
Authors: Hani Falah Hasan
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on the issue of fault detection in WSNs while not disturbing the flow of data; and it presents a comprehensive, and new approach to dealing with the problem. The first steps in the context of the developed methodology for application to the data of stock exchanges include scaling of samples by the method of min-max, transformation of windows of samples as part of data preparation, as well as preliminary data cleaning and accurate division of data into sections. And these steps are important for dataset preparation for further analysis. The proposed method relies on the integration of Autoencoders put alongside Least Squares Support Vector Machines (LSSVM). An Autoencoder network was developed and the size of the hidden nodes was later adjusted to identify internal parameters in the dataset. It was helpful for the subsequent reconstructions of the data scene and allowed to obtain high-level features required for fault detection. With the help of these extracted features, LSSVM model was developed towards classifying no+rmal and anomalous condition in WSNs, The training outcome exhibited high effectiveness where anticipated indexes of training data set were 99.77% and for the test data set were 99%. The above outcomes support the feasibility and accuracy of the applied approach in fault recognition. The thesis greatly helps in the progression of the field by providing a methodical way of addressing the important problem of fault detection in WSNs and providing experimental evidence and analysis for the stated problem.
Hermeneutics of “Auditioning”: Contemporizing Tensions Between “Modernity” and “Modernism” through a Poetics of Resonance
Authors:   University of Leeds, England (jamie.stephenson@gmx.com), Stephenson Jamie
Published: December 2024

Following Toma in Understanding
Nancy, Understanding Modernism (2023), one might define relations between modernity and modernism as a series of tensions connecting “then” and “now”. What follows suggests that, by employing sound as an ontological starting place, such tensions could be productively contemporized through an aesthetics of sonority, specifically a hermeneutic methodology I term “auditioning”. Amplifying the relational themes
of coexistence and correspondence inherent to sound, this framing allows for the simultaneous consonance and dissonance of “then” and “now”. This essay applies the motif of auditioning as a kind of meta-critique of recent attempts – e.g., Moraru’s Flat Aesthetics (2023) – to engage with the contemporary modern, in a manner that disrupts anthropocentrism.
From Essences to Flat Ontologies: Recontextualizing Modernist Thought for the Present
Authors:   Institut ACTE, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France, Khazam Rahma
Published: December 2024

In terms of connecting seemingly disparate strands of thought relating to modernism and modernity, Philobiblon’s special issue edited by Amalia Cotoi and Alexandru Matei, “Modernism and Bruno Latour. For a Resumption of Modernity” (2023), made a resounding
start. Yet Latour’s relationism will always be at odds with the purity, stability and autonomy characterizing certain models of modernism, particularly the formalist modernism envisioned by Clement Greenberg. In this article, I will explore a flat ontology that resolves this problem, namely object-oriented ontology (OOO). It emphasizes the nonrelational autonomy of objects, in the same way as Greenberg’s modernism emphasizes compositional elements such as line and colour over and above context, disregarding any social or political relations or associations the work might have. As I will suggest, OOO connects with modern art and modernism on multiple levels, testifying to modernism’s ongoing relevance.
Joseph Conrad, Ewa Kuryluk
and “The Places of Transition”: Transnational Modernism in Contemporary Polish Women’s Writing
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland (izasob@amu.edu.pl), Sobczak Izabela
Published: December 2024

This article aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on revitalizing modernist sensibilities in contemporary literature and art. Through an analysis of the prose of Ewa Kuryluk, a Polish and Anglophone writer, I examine how her intertextual engagement with Joseph Conrad allows her to navigate her dual national and artistic identity. Kuryluk’s reinterpretation of Conrad’s literary imagery, such as his use of the sunset motif, exemplifies a modernist symmetrical subjectivity, which aligns with Richard Sheppard’s broader theoretical insights. This form of subjectivity, stretched between complementary yet contradictory poles, offers a transnational perspective on intertextual connections with modernism, taking into account the tension between center and periphery – both in terms of national literary traditions and the positioning of women’s writing within the literary canon.
Transnational Paradigms of Modernist Pictorial Memory: Carpaccio, Vermeer and Narrative Structure in Proust’s Search
Authors:   Bordeaux Montaigne University, France (ilincapelea@gmail.com), Pelea Ilinca
Published: December 2024

To talk about memory in In Search
of Lost Time is a tautology today. Yet, in the interpretative discussion opened by new modernist studies and following Rabaté’s transnational approach, reading Proust’s
work can open new horizons and show how
his literature develops innovative operational concepts – historically situated yet still relevant for our present – used by contemporary theorists. Didi-Huberman’s concepts of anachronism and
of “pan” (patch), related to painting and image, both draw on modernism, and Proust anticipates them by using the pictorial techniques of the foreign painters Carpaccio and Vermeer to
renew the French narrative tradition. By linking Didi-Huberman’s patch to Ricœur’s ideas on literary temporality, this article explains and exemplifies this concept and shows how it can be applied to Proust’s literature so as to emphasize the importance of cultural experience for the construction of personal and collective memory through narrative structures.
“...and the Twentieth Century Took Over from the Sixteenth”: Literary Modernism and the Colonial World in E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India
Authors:   North-Eastern Hill University, India (somjyoti.mridha@gmail.com), Mridha Somjyoti
Published: December 2024

A Passage to India (1924) by E. M. Forster is a significant modernist novel and emerged
as a benchmark for representing the colonial world. The novel is simultaneously embedded within the “ideologies of the Raj” and orientalist framework mediated with modernist ethos that determined the dynamics of representation. Forster challenges the certitudes of empire building and utilitarian values of Victorian and Edwardian England in crucial ways. This paper interrogates the contradictions in Forster’s literary aesthetic of modernism and political ideology
of imperialism. This paper also explores the conflicted relationship between the colonial state and Indian nationalism in the context of early twentieth century India.
Between Modernism and Tradition: Beirut’s Poetry and Literature
in Transformation
Authors:   Cardiff University, United Kingdom (peedikaparambilxomasudarana@cardiff.ac.uk), Somasundaran Aathira Peedikaparambil
Published: December 2024

This paper explores how literary modernism in Lebanon was shaped by poetry’s response to socio-political changes. By examining historical events and socio-cultural contexts,
the research provides insights into the origins and evolution of the Levant literary movement. The study focuses on mid-20th century Beirut, during the second phase of Levant literature,
and considers how Lebanon’s lenient censorship laws attracted radical writers. The migration of these writers to Beirut significantly impacted
the modernization of Levantine literature and poetry. The paper also discusses how Lebanese individuals who travelled abroad were influenced by the contrast between Western affluence and perceived stagnation in their homeland. This "gap of success" inspired many European-educated journalists, authors, and revolutionaries to adopt new, contemporary perspectives.
Deterritorializing Theatre: Habima and the Making
of the Modern Stage Language
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Romania (alina-gabriela.mihalache@litere.unibuc.ro, Mihalache Alina Gabriela , Firică Ștefan ,   University of Bucharest, Romania (stefanfirica@litere.unibuc.ro)
Published: December 2024

The history of the Habima theatre, the first Hebrew language company in the world, spans over at least three territories: Russia (soon to become the Soviet Union), United States,
and Mandatory Palestine (on the place of the future state of Israel). Coming from Central- Eastern Europe to Russia, accepted as one of
the four studios of Stanislavsky’s MAT (Moscow Art Theatre), the migrant troupe will set on a famous world tour in 1926, before reaching Jaffa. Its director Yevgeny Vakhtangov connected the troupe, involved in the project of representing the old Jewish tradition, to the avant-garde and developed a new rhetoric, forging what will be later called the “theatrical theatre”. The new poetics, apt to cross language barriers, will become a stylistic signature in the representation of Jewish Holocaust, migration trauma, and deterritorialization to a worldwide audience.
Pictorial Modernism(s) in an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Context
Authors:   University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (s.zhu2@uva.nl, Zhu Shiyi
Published: December 2024

This paper delves into the reception and adaptation of Modernism in early 20th-century China, emphasizing the role of Chinese literary magazines and art publications in disseminating Western avant-garde art. Publications such
as Eastern Miscellany and Yishu Xunkan played pivotal roles in introducing movements like Post- Impressionism, Cubism, and Futurism. The paper highlights how Chinese literary figures and art critics not only translated Western art terms but also engaged deeply with the philosophical and aesthetic principles underlying these movements. By examining key exhibitions and intellectual discourses, the paper illustrates how the vibrant exchanges within Chinese cultural circles facilitated a nuanced understanding and creative integration of Modernist principles, thereby reshaping China’s artistic landscape.
Tactical Modernism: Romanian Cinema of the 1960s and the Disputed Modernist Aesthetics
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (radu.toderici@ubbcluj.ro), Toderici Radu
Published: December 2024

Throughout the 1950s, during the heyday of socialist realism, “modernism” as a concept is virtually nonexistent in Romanian literature and arts. Only in the late 1950s and in the early 1960s theories about a modernist style – in literature,
but also in cinema – start to reemerge. The main issue with modernism during that era is that it is closely associated with the so-called decadent and bourgeois Western art. In order to be adapted
to a Socialist framework, modernism has to be refashioned. As such, a hybrid, tactical modernism – political in content, open to experimentation
in matters regarding form – slowly becomes, despite its fragile coherence, one of the dominant approaches of that era. By studying the debates about modernism in the main cultural journals of that era, such as Contemporanul or Cinema, this paper shows the manner in which modernist ideas about art are strategically integrated into the Romanian cultural discourse of the 1960s.
Mário Cesariny’s Perspective on Portuguese and International Surrealism: Dialogue and Distinction
Authors:   University of Lisbon, School of Arts and Humanities, CLEPUL, Portugal (ruidnsousa@gmail.com), Sousa Rui
Published: December 2024

The present paper aims to offer an overview on the surrealist movement’s reception in Portugal, as well as the perspectives adopted by Portuguese surrealists from a peripheral position in the international panorama. In addition to approaching certain critical aspects characteristic to Surrealism in Portugal, the present paper
also traces the path that leads from the marginalization and obscurity of the main authors and episodes of Portuguese Surrealism outside of national borders to the increasing international recognition of the Portuguese groups and main authors. This shift is largely attributed to the historiographical and promotional work carried out by Mário Cesariny de Vasconcelos, a poet and artist who will serve as the primary reference in my overview.
Orpheu From the Inside:
A Historiographical Review of the Portuguese Modernism
Authors:   Universidade de Évora, Portugal (fernandogebra@yahoo.fr), de Moraes Gebra Fernando
Published: December 2024

The present paper questions certain commonplaces in Portuguese literary criticism that establishes an irreconcilable ditch between the decadent and symbolist attitudes and the avant-garde experiments in the Orpheu magazine, which results in the canonization of some
authors over others, and the oblivion of poets such as Alfredo Pedro Guisado (1891-1975). The Orpheu generation engages in a dialog with the past, where the poetic project of each member juxtaposes decadent and avant-garde discourses. That is why it is impossible to separate and classify the authors of Orpheu generation into different literary movements. As such, this paper aims
to analyze memorialist discourses by Fernando Pessoa, Luís de Montalvor, Raul Leal and Alfredo Guisado in various texts about this literary generation, written across different periods from 1915 to 1965.
“The 6th Face of Modernity” – Postmillennial Romanian Poetry and Metamodernism: Supernatural Naturalism, or the Poetics of Provision
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (alexandru.ciorogar@ubbcluj.ro), Ciorogar Alex
Published: December 2024

This paper critically examines the metamodernization of Romanian poetry in the broader historical context of its post-communist culture. Metamodernism will be swiftly defined
as “the 6th face of modernity” (with a nod to
M. Călinescu) and as a form of “supernatural naturalism” (inverting M.H. Abrams’ famous formulation). The article then analyses the metamodern stylization of the lyrical subject (the corporeal lyric of the anonymous) in a posthuman framework. As a cultural sub-commodity chain, contemporary Romanian poetry and its “poetics of provision” can only be understood, it will be argued, within the matrix of neoliberal capitalism which produces a myriad of situated subjectivities of postmillennial consociates where the metamodern logistics of affect typically percolates.
The Worldedness of Postmodernism in the Romanian Literary Field:
A Traveling Concept
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania (visan0bogdan@gmail.com), Vișan Bogdan
Published: December 2024

In spite of its alleged outdatedness, recent enquiries in World Literature Studies
have not completely neglected the concept
of postmodernism. On the contrary, they emphasized its “worldedness” and transnational characteristics. Building on this perspective, I approach postmodernism through Mieke Bal’s Travelling Concepts in the Humanities: A Rough Guide, framing it as a “traveling concept” whose diffusion in East-Central European culture — precisely the Romanian context — merits closer examination. This investigation focuses on its interactions with coeval literary concepts within the world-literary system. Using this framework, the article argues that Romanian postmodernism, a category discussed by Mircea Cărtărescu among others, served as a legitimizing theorization.
In this regard, it was pragmatically employed to counter the (semi-)peripheral condition, and to act as a heuristic battleground between two fields of knowledge production on literary postmodernism: French and American.
Ulysses through the Prism of Natural Sciences
Authors:   University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy (iren.boyarkina@uniroma1.it), Boyarkina Iren
Published: December 2024

This paper aims at analysing references to the natural sciences in Ulysses (1920), by James Joyce their function in the novel and the nature
of physics in it. The study also focuses on the ways that Joyce could have been influenced by Einstein’s theory of relativity while writing Ulysses. Various approaches to the role of the sciences in Ulysses will be considered, and several episodes will be analysed through the prism of the theory of relativity and non-Euclidean geometries.
The Unwritten Sylvia Plath Biographies
Authors:   The West University, Timișoara, Romania (gabriela.glăvan@e-uvt.ro), Glăvan Gabriela
Published: December 2024

Sylvia Plath’s belonging to the
literary modernist canon turns the issue of her biographical iconography into a problematic matter, as late modernist critical directions considered biography a flawed concept
and practice with a poor reflective capacity. Moreover, the first generation of prospective Plath biographers abandoned their projects
at various stages in their progress, leaving a consistent amount of archival material that needs re-exploration and reinterpretation. I propose a revisiting of the Harriet Rosenstein Sylvia Plath archive and of Elizabeth Hinchliffe’s unfinished Plath biography, preserved as a manuscript, in order to highlight the relevance and impact of these initial biographies on later perspectives on Plath’s literary art and life.
Modernist Engagements in Postcolonial Literature
Authors:   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology, Romania (smaranda.stefanovici@umfst.ro), Ștefanovici Smaranda , Matei Georgeta ,   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology, Romania (georgeta.movila@umfst.ro)
Published: December 2024

This article delves into the often- neglected nexus of postcolonial literature and Modernism, addressing a critical research gap in literary studies. The primary goal of this paper is to elucidate how Salman Rushdie and J. M. Coetzee ingeniously incorporate and contest the legacy of modernism into their literary works. The findings of this research unveil the impact of modernism on postcolonial narratives, offering a nuanced understanding of how these authors utilize experimental tendencies to interrogate colonial legacies and redefine cultural identities in a transnational context. The article demonstrates that the fusion of distinct literary movements, along with the authors’ cultural hybridity, yields unique narratives that challenge conventional categorizations, enriching the discourse on postcolonial literature.
A World of Objects. The Inherent Beauty of "Being-There"
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (mariabarbu1998@yahoo.com), Barbu Maria
Published: December 2024

On account of the ontological turn whose influence has been felt all across the humanities after the turn of the millennium, both the new presence paradigm and Bruno Latour’s work in connection to it have opened a sphere of critical debate to which numerous scholars have brought their contribution. It
is in this light that Christian Moraru’s 2023 monograph is dedicated to “flat aesthetics” – an intransitive and non-hierarchical manner of perceiving and interacting with objects. The volume argues for leveling the status of all entities and for recognizing the unique aesthetic potential and energy intrinsic in the presence of each.
An Exhaustive Study on Romanian Contemporary Poetry Written by Women
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (mandra.alexandra@yahoo.com), Mândra Alexandra-Teodora
Published: December 2024

As the title indicates, Grațiela Benga scrutinizes Vocile Penelopei, Tonuri și accente în poezia contemporană românească [Penelope’s Voices. Tones and Accents in Contemporary Romanian Poetry], within the first volume that aims to systematically analyze the production of recent Romanian poetry written by women. To preserve the metaphor, we have to say that not only the sounds, but also the silences of the poems are given insightful interpretations, in an attempt to understand what the (female) subject feels in relation to herself, the other, God, technology and other environments. The commented poems are grouped within eleven sections that highlight a thematic and stylistic kinship shared by Romanian women poets.
The Role of Pedagogical Mentoring in Building Professional Competencies of Future Music Teachers
Authors: ILCHUK Lina , RATYNSKA Inna , SHVYDKIV Halyna , SHVYDKIV Mykola , LISOVA Alla
Published: December 2024

The aim of the article is to identify the conditions for the effective use of pedagogical mentoring for building professional competencies of future music teachers. The research employed such methods as questionnaires, testing, and a formative experiment. The research confirmed the hypothesis about the effectiveness of pedagogical mentoring in the training of future music teachers. In general, medium and sufficient indicators of professional competencies prevail in the studied samples. Pedagogical mentoring is effective in stimulating motivation for self-development in the musical field and increasing general interest in musical art. The accumulated professional knowledge of future specialists has not changed significantly during the mentoring process. Learning about the history of music is especially problematic. Effective factors of the mentor’s influence are the level of professional experience in the musical field, social and professional authority, personal charisma of the mentor. Traditional higher education is more focused on the assimilation of theoretical knowledge, compared to the development of professional motivation and professional skills of future music teachers. Students are more focused on the musical field than the pedagogical one. The significance of the obtained results implies their use for optimizing the training process of future music teachers. Research prospects are studying the specifics of the impact of pedagogical mentoring depending on the year of study of future music teachers.
William Shakespeare’s Legacy in Vocal Pedagogy: Revolutionizing the Art of Singing Through Breathing Techniques
Authors: SIMILAR Anca
Published: December 2024

The article highlights the significant contributions of William Shakespeare (the vocal coach) to the art of singing in England. His approach reformed vocal pedagogy by focusing on natural breathing techniques, particularly intercostal and diaphragmatic breathing, which helped singers reduce tension and enhance lung capacity. Shakespeare's methods aimed to integrate vocal technique with the unique phonetic characteristics of the English language, ensuring clear diction and strong projection, especially in larger performance spaces like concert halls. His teachings emphasized the importance of breath control and tonal quality, which allowed singers to maintain vocal stamina during demanding performances. Shakespeare’s influence on vocal technique has left a lasting legacy, continuing to shape modern vocal pedagogy. His emphasis on natural breathing set a new standard for singers, blending technical mastery with expressive communication in vocal performance.
The Use of Virtual Platforms in Teaching Bass Guitar
Authors: VITIUC Alexandr
Published: December 2024

The aim of this article is an empirical study of the effectiveness of learning to play the bass guitar using virtual platforms. The empirical study employed such methods as the non-parametric Student’s t-test, the parametric Levene’s test, SWOT analysis and the interview method, the SPSS Statistics 26 package. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in the academic performance of students in the experimental group (EG) after using digital teaching methods, with an increase in average scores when playing the bass guitar by 6.25 points. Intragroup comparisons showed statistically significant improvements (p-value = .000) in the studied subject in the EG. The conclusions emphasize the importance of using digital learning methods to improve academic performance, offering valuable empirical data for the development of educational practices and the basis for further research in this area. Research prospects are based on the need to develop interactive and multimedia resources in the context of studying different forms of art, which contribute to improving the understanding and involvement of students.
Interpretation of the Psalm Genre in the Works of Jaroslav Zatloukal and Eugen Suchon
Authors: ROSUL Tetiana
Published: December 2024

The article defines the originality of the concept and genre metamorphoses of the psalm on the example of "The Subcarpathian Psalm" by J. Zatloukal and the cantata "The Psalm of the Subcarpathian Land" by E. Suchon. The artists chose the psalm as an example of a universal genre, radically updating its canons in both figurative and formal aspects, which corresponds to the artistic trends of the XX century. Their works demonstrate a secular model of the genre, which is characterized by filling the poetic structure of psalmody with a specific historical meaning. The comparison of two works allows considering the specifics of the interpretation of spiritual, ethical and historical aspects in art in the unity of their content and form. It has been determined that the dialogic form of the poetic text, its appealing character and sublime oratorical tone correspond to the specifics of the psalm genre. In E. Suchon's interpretation, we can observe the stylistic emancipation of the musical language from the canons of any church or romantic fascination with folklore.
Using Modern Conducting Approaches in the Performance of Classical Repertoire
Authors: CHUCHMAN Vasyl , PATER Anastasiia , NAIDA Vira , PARFENTIEVA Iryna , MARTYNIV Liubomyr
Published: December 2024

The study aims to reveal the conducting techniques as a complex unified system. Its components are profoundly interconnected and have inherent functions, content and significance. The research methods chosen were a remote survey, assembly methods, analysis and comparison of the critical elements of the phenomenon called “the means of the conducting system in the 21st century”. The study has highlighted the importance of several modern principles of conducting. The study discovered a set of modern technical means of creating a performance: multimedia resources, software, modernised engineering equipment, and Internet communication tools. The dramaturgical plan of a piece of music is effectively implemented with their help, according to 81% of respondents. The crystallisation of the compositional structure based on modernised conducting tools is fully realised, as 85% of students say. The effect produced by the sound quality and a system of new gestures gazes, and articulation is best achieved, according to 89% of respondents. Prospects for further research in this area lie in the need to systematise modern conducting techniques when performing pieces of classical music and music of other styles, national schools, and eras.
Effectiveness of Authentic Performance Methods for the Development of Musical Interpretation in Music Students
Authors: DEMIANCHUK Oleksandr , SOLIAR Larysa , LEHKUN Oksana , SHEVTSOVA Olena , POSIKIRA-OMELCHUK Nataliia
Published: December 2024

Authentic music contributes to the revival of cultural traditions, which requires the selection of the most favourable approaches to its reproduction. The aim of the work is to determine the effectiveness of authentic performance methods for the development of musical interpretation in music students. The research employed the following methods: observation, efficiency ratio, sampling ratio, and correlation index. The authors developed teaching methods that involved working with an authentic musical repertoire, developing the performance technique of music students. It was also planned to build the skills of performing authentic melodies with the use of various musical instruments. Digital applications Music Theory Companion, goodEar Pro were also used for training. The original performance of European authentic melodies was achieved at the highest level (7.5), which is related to the observance of the sequence of sounds. Achieving a higher level of performance of authentic Ukrainian melodies is associated with the creation of own variations (8.0), which contributed to emotional performance. It was established that the musical process had an impact on the of students’ musical thinking, independence skills, musical and rhythmic skills, understanding of cultural values, and development of intonation. Personal (0.93) and professional (0.90) skills were also developed during the educational process. The practical significance of the research is the identified most favourable approaches to the authentic reproduction of melodies. Research prospects may involve studying the quality of authentic melodies as a result of using different musical instruments.
Overture "Shéhérazade" by Maurice Ravel: Genre and Semantic Projections
Authors: ZHARKOVA Valeriya , ZHARKOV Oleksandr , RIZAIEVA Ganna
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the genre specificity of M. Ravel's overture de féerie "Shéhérazade" (1898) and the identification of its important semantic aspects. The non-traditional genre definition of the composition as an overture de féerie reveals the composer's desire to actualize the theatrical context known to the listener (the féerie genre). The composer seems to extend the “exotic” semantic layer, given in the title by the name of the heroine of the Arabian tales “One Thousand and One Nights”, to the “stereophonic” space of the féerie, and the orchestra completely takes over all the functions of creating the physical and metaphysical dimensions of the féerie. The multidimensionality of the national theatrical genre of the féerie is “folded” in the "Shéhérazade" overture into an orchestral space that contains multilevel projections of the unfolding of extra-musical meanings. This is how the connections between the first orchestral composition and the compositions of the following years - “Waltz” (“choreographic poem”) and “Bolero” (“ballet for orchestra”) – are revealed. The unity of plastic and sound gestures, sensual and deeply hidden from thoughts fantasies will remain a distinctive characteristic of Maurice Ravel's thinking until his last compositions.
Bai Juyi’s Poetry in György Kósa’s Works
Authors: SINKA Krisztina
Published: December 2024

The development of the art of song can be linked to German regions. The most intimate of musical genres, it was originally intended to be performed in front of a small audience. The songs were mainly written to poems by contemporary poets, which were read before the music was performed to make it easier to understand. Music on oriental themes appeared in European music from the early 20th century. The first major stage work was a love story set in Japan, which was in fact a 19th-century Italian opera (Giacomo Puccini: Madame Butterfly). Among many other artists, the Hungarian composer György Kósa (1897–1984) was inspired by the culture of the Far East. The poems of Bai Juyi, who lived in the Middle Tang period, reflect, besides social criticism, the all-encompassing happiness of eternal love and the tormenting loneliness arising from love’s painful absence.
A Large Polyphonic Cycle in the Piano Works of Ukrainian Composers of the Twentieth and Early Twenty-First Centuries: The Issue of Integrity
Authors: KOKHANYK Iryna , POSTOVOITOVA Svitlana
Published: December 2024

The relevance of this topic is related to the need to comprehend the processes of revival of the genre of the large polyphonic cycle in the musical art of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, where it acquires a high conceptual capacity. Its main direction of development, while preserving the compositional framework and semantic invariant of the structure, is defined as individualization through innovation, which finds expression in individual author's concepts of cycles. The research is aimed at studying the specifics of the compositional and dramaturgical integrity of a large polyphonic cycle, maximizing the coverage of the internal processes of its formation at different levels. The concept of a large polyphonic cycle, which is revealed as a compositional and dramatic integrity, is considered on the basis of piano works by Ukrainian composers of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries (Vsevolod Zaderatsky, Alemdar Karamanov, Valentyn Bibik, Ihor Pyaskovsky, and Boryslav Stronko).
Archetypical Signs of the Kolomyika in the Ukrainian Music of the 21st Century
Authors: VARAKUTA Maryna , KUPINA Daryna , VOTINTSEVA Maryna
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to studying the implementation/manifestation/reflection of archetypal features of kolomyika, as a traditional genre of Ukrainian folk art, in the music of Ukrainian composers. The kolomyika has been determined to be a typified intoneme, a semantic-meaning unit, with a set of specific speech features, which sprouts/appears in the music of Ukrainian composers, connecting with concert genres. It has been revealed that the kolomyika intonation complex often serves as the basis of an instrumental piece, which has been confirmed by a large number of Ukrainian composers’ opuses, since the second half of the 19th century to the present day. Examples of the kolomyika genre usage have been proven to be sporadic in choral music. That is why Kolomyika for mixed choir, percussion instruments, and piano by the Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Zubytsky is an interesting example of the embodiment of the genre within the framework of choral music. It is proved that the genre of kolomyika is interpreted by Zubytsky as a universal intonation-semantic model, raised to the level of philosophical generalization, which allows the composer to address the exciting socio-political issues of the present employing an artificial genre.
TRACER, EFFACER, TRAVERSER DES FRONTIÈRES EN THÉOLOGIE
Authors: SĂPLĂCAN Călin
Published: December 2024

Tracing, erasing, crossing Borders in Theology. What is the use of the border in theology? To answer this question, we will first make an etymology of the word border in ancient languages (Greek and Latin) and modern (Romanian). Then we will explore, through some biblical narratives, the fact of tracing, erasing and crossing boundaries in theology.
The Future of the University In the Age of Sustainability: Balancing Transformation and Persistence
Authors:   Professor of Science and Technology Policy
Head of Department, TalTech’s Ragnar Nurkse Department,
Tallin University of Technology, Tallin, Estonia, KARO Erkki , DRECHSLER Wolfgang ,   Professor of Governance, TalTech’s Ragnar Nurkse Department,
Tallin University of Technology, Tallin, Estonia
Honorary Professor of University College London in the Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose, London, United Kingdom
Adjunct Professor of Un
Published: December 2024

This essay explores the future of universities amid sustainability imperatives, addressing the balance between transformation and institutional persistence. Universities are under pressure to integrate sustainability into their missions while maintaining academic independence. The discussion highlights paradoxes such as societal relevance versus intellectual autonomy and the need for co-creation without compromising academic freedom. The paper advocates for embedding sustainability within university operations and fostering truly dynamic and mission-oriented governance. The role of leadership in bridging tradition and innovation is emphasized, underlining the need for universities to act as transformative institutions that align academic goals with global priorities.
Reflections on the Importance of Experiential Learning In Public Administration Higher Education
Authors:   Associate professor, Public Administration
and Management Department, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences,
Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, NEAMȚU Bogdana , HOSSU Paul ,   M.A. student, Public Administration
and Management Department, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences,
Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: December 2024

This article examines the evolving concept of experiential learning and its application in higher education, particularly in public administration programs. It highlights how hands-on experiences, such as internships and policy simulations, bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world application, fostering critical skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership. Drawing on initiatives at Babeș-Bolyai University, the analysis highlights how experiential learning supports career readiness and fosters interdisciplinary approaches, both of which are crucial for tackling governance and policy challenges.
Public administration’s practical nature makes it uniquely suited for experiential methods, offering students opportunities to engage with community projects and governance systems. Despite its transformative potential, challenges include resource demands, academic rigor, and inconsistent quality. The article emphasizes the need for institutional support, partnerships, and emerging technologies to enhance accessibility and scalability. By documenting and assessing these efforts, universities can validate their impact, share best practices, and better prepare students for dynamic, impactful careers.
‘Publish or Perish’: Social Science University Programmes In Central and Eastern Europe
Authors:   Professor Ing., CSc., Department of Public Economics,
Faculty of Economics and Administration,
Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, NEMEC Juraj
Published: December 2024

There is the general expectation that universities (higher education institutions), especially public universities, should deliver high-level education, should play a significant role in the development of society (social impact), and that academicians are expected to deliver basic research and publish its results (academic impact). This essay discusses whether these three core dimensions are well-balanced in the current university system. The answer is very close to ‘no’, as in most countries, and especially in countries using performance financing allocation of public grants to universities, the academic impact receives too much attention. Unfortunately, too heavy of a focus on academic impact delivers critical moral dilemmas, especially in countries with lower academic ethics (probably all countries in the Central and Eastern Europe region fall into this category).
University and Community: A Reckoning?
Authors:   Dean, College of Public Policy,
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, PAL Leslie A.
Published: December 2024

The modern university still retains, at its core, its medieval inspiration—a studium generale of scholars and students. But its nature has changed considerably, as have the communities it serves. Modern universities are driven by research and have taken on training and partnerships as additional responsibilities. They serve the local economy and local community but are engaged with communities of industry, donors, national economic planners, government, and global scholarly networks. With the bundling of often contradictory functions, and the constellation of communities, perhaps universities are trying to do too many things for too many stakeholders.
Education, Innovation and Community: The Triple Mission of Modern Universities
Authors:   Professor, Department of Administration and Public Management, Faculty of Administration and Public Management,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, PROFIROIU Constantin Marius , POPESCU Ruxandra-Irina ,   Professor, Department of Administration and Public Management, Faculty of Administration and Public Management,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this article is to explore how contemporary universities are redefining their missions in order to foster community involvement and address the challenges posed by social, technological, economic, and environmental changes. The article examines strategic initiatives undertaken by universities, such as specialized AI programs, smart labs, and community-oriented research projects, which contribute to tackling global challenges and enhancing local and national resilience. Additionally, it discusses how universities can integrate AI literacy, technological innovation, and collaborative partnerships to strengthen their role as drivers of societal progress. Finally, the analysis highlights the broader implications of universities as key agents of change in the twenty-first century, emphasizing their active engagement in business partnerships, educational innovation, and public policy to align academic missions with community needs.
The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island: Liberal Arts, Community (and) Impact
Authors:   Ph.D., Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences,
College of Staten Island,
City University of New York, Staten Island,
United States of America, TAKÁCS Sarolta A.
Published: December 2024

Liberal arts education, once central to American higher education, faces challenges, and two of them are: encroachment by professional and technical schools, perceived to provide higher incomes over a person’s lifetime, and lack of vocabulary to show advantages of a liberal arts education. The liberal arts remain vital for fostering critical thinking, democracy, and informed citizenship while delivering significant economic benefits. The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island exemplifies this impact, contributing millions annually to the local economy through operations, research, alumni earnings, and more, with strong returns for students and taxpayers. To ensure relevance and funding, educators must highlight the economic value of liberal arts education, demonstrating its importance for both individual success and societal progress.
Relations of the University and the Community
Authors:   Dr. Habil., CSc., Professor, Rector Emeritus,
Budapest Metropolitan University of Applied Sciences,
Institute of Social and International Studies, Budapest, Hungary, VASS Laszlo
Published: December 2024

The generally accepted requirement of CSR is further concretized at universities, and—similarly to companies—it is fulfilled in the Environmental–Social–Governance (ESG) system: specific, verifiable and measurable tasks are formulated in the areas of environmental sustainability, social relations and organizational management systems.
In the practice of Budapest Metropolitan University, practical, methodological solutions are applied in the educational process that incorporate ESG elements into the process of education and learning. The most comprehensive innovation is the ‘myBrand’ program, in which lecturers and students place educational, learning and research tasks in the process of jointly building their own professional brand, while continuously performing practical tasks in projects taking place in the university environment.
Universities as Community Partners In an Age of Political Discontent
Authors:   Arch Professor and Dean, Department of Public and International Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs,
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States of America, AUER Matthew R.
Published: December 2024

This essay considers the positioning of universities as community partners amid uncertain—and for many—unsettling political times. An argument is made for universities to reflect on contemporary trends and to orient their missions to these trends. Inevitably, this work requires universities to think clearly and decisively about ‘what they are good at’ vis-à-vis the needs of the community—regardless of how communities are defined.
Universities already advance different stakeholders’ core aims and values. But even deeper engagement is needed as popular allegiance to democracy shows signs of wear. Distinctive strengths of universities as providers of public goods are considered. The need to step-up community partnerships, as a value-maximization strategy, is highlighted. The question of how partnerships relate to the long-term survival of universities is contemplated.
An Academic Doing Community Service Turning Into Action Research Turning Into Advocacy
Authors:   Professor in Public Administration,
Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania, de VRIES Michiel S.
Published: December 2024

Program faculty in Public Administration are increasingly required to engage in community service. This article presents a case about the author’s involvement in a conflict between a small Dutch municipality, which was forced by a Dutch province to amalgamate with a neighboring municipality but refused to comply. This article shows that becoming involved as a scholar in such conflicting processes can be dangerous, especially for the scholar involved, and that it is wise to take precautions beforehand. Such processes can become conflictual in which rationality is absent, and power and interests dominate. Dilemmas are already visible from the start, continue to be bothersome during the process, and can haunt the academic even after the community service has ended.