bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of self-reported morbidities in the Korean Atomic Bomb Survivor Cohort
Authors: Jeong Ansun , Jeon Somin , Moon Seong-geun , Kim Mi Kyung , Kim Inah , Kim Yu-Mi , Park Boyoung
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the agreement of disease status collected through a survey of the Korean Atomic Bomb Survivor Cohort (K-ABC), compared with medical claim records from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database and the Korean Central Cancer Registry (KCCR).METHODS: Data on the lifetime physician-diagnosed morbidities of 1,215 K-ABC participants were collected through an interviewer-administered questionnaire between 2020 and 2022. Survey data were linked to the NHIS and KCCR databases. Eleven diseases were included for validation. We evaluated the following indicators: sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, accuracy, the area under the curve, and the kappa coefficient.RESULTS: The mean±standard deviation age was 62.1±18.7 years, and 42.6% of the participants were aged ≥70 years. Hypertension and cataracts showed the highest prevalence rates (33.8 and 28.8%, respectively). Hypertension, diabetes, and cancer demonstrated high sensitivity (>0.8) and specificity (>0.9), whereas diabetes, cancer, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and asthma exhibited high accuracy (>0.9). In contrast, arthritis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma showed low sensitivity (<0.4) and kappa values (<0.3). In the participants aged ≥70 years, the kappa value was ≥0.4 for all diseases except arthritis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma.CONCLUSIONS: The results from this initial analysis showed relatively high agreement between the survey and NHIS/KCCR databases, especially for hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Our findings suggest that the information on morbidities collected through the questionnaires in this cohort was valid for both younger and older individuals.
Diabetes remission and nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease
Authors: Wu Wen-Jun
Published: July 2024

This editorial focuses on the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease (NAFPD) and the development and remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D). NAFPD is characterized by intrapancreatic fatty deposition associated with obesity and not associated with alcohol abuse, viral infections, and other factors. Ectopic fat deposition in the pancreas is associated with the development of T2D, and the underlying mechanism is lipotoxic β-cell dysfunction. However, the results on the relationship between intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) and β-cell function are conflicting. Regardless of the therapeutic approach, weight loss improves IPFD, glycemia, and β-cell function. Pancreatic imaging is valuable for clinically monitoring and evaluating the management of T2D.
Diabetes and tuberculosis: An emerging dual threat to healthcare
Authors: Shetty Sahana , Pappachan Joseph M , Fernandez Cornelius James
Published: July 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a huge global healthcare challenge even in the 21st century though the prevalence has dropped in developed countries in recent decades. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important risk factor for the development and perpetuation of TB owing to the immune dysfunction in patients with DM. The coexistence of both diseases in the same individual also aggravates disease severity, complications, and chance of treatment failure because of gross immune alterations posed by DM as well as TB. Various complex cellular and humoral immunological factors are involved in the dangerous interaction between TB and DM, some of which remain unknown even today. It is highly important to identify the risk factors for TB in patients with DM, and vice versa, to ensure early diagnosis and management to prevent complications from this ominous coexistence. In their research study published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes, Shi et al elaborate on the factors associated with the development of TB in a large cohort of DM patients from China. More such research output from different regions of the world is expected to improve our knowledge to fight the health devastation posed by TB in patients with diabetes.
Obstructive sleep apnea: Overlooked comorbidity in patients with diabetes
Authors: Tenda Eric D , Henrina Joshua , Cha Jin H , Triono Muhammad R , Putri Ersananda A , Aristy Dahliana J , Tahapary Dicky L
Published: July 2024

In this review article, we explore the interplay between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), highlighting a significant yet often overlooked comorbidity. We delve into the pathophysiological links between OSA and diabetes, specifically how OSA exacerbates insulin resistance and disrupts glucose metabolism. The research examines the prevalence of OSA in diabetic patients and its role in worsening diabetes-related complications. Emphasizing the importance of comprehensive management, including weight control and positive airway pressure therapy, the study advocates integrated approaches to improve outcomes for patients with T2DM and OSA. This review underscores the necessity of recognizing and addressing OSA in diabetes care to ensure more effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
Cut-off value of glycated hemoglobin A1c for detecting diabetic retinopathy in the Chinese population
Authors: Wen Yan , Wang Qing
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is considered the most suitable for diabetes mellitus diagnosis due to its accuracy and convenience. However, the effect of HbA1c on diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the Han and Korean populations in Jilin, China, remains inconclusive.

AIM

To determine the best cut-off of HbA1c for diagnosing DR among the Chinese.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study included 1933 participants from the Yanbian area of Jilin Province, China. Trained investigators employed a questionnaire-based survey, physical examination, laboratory tests, and fundus photography for the investigation. The best cut-off value for HbA1c was established via the receiver operating characteristic curve. The factors associated with HbA1c-associated risk factors were determined via linear regression.

RESULTS

The analysis included 887 eligible Chinese Han and Korean participants, 591 of whom were assigned randomly to the training set and 296 to the validation set. The prevalence of DR was 3.27% in the total population. HbA1c of 6.2% was the best cut-off value in the training set, while it was 5.9% in the validation set. In both Chinese Han and Korean populations, an HbA1c level of 6.2% was the best cut-off value. The optimal cut-off values of fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥ 7 mmol/L and < 7 mmol/L were 8.1% and 6.2% respectively in Han populations, while those in Korean populations were 6.9% and 5.3%, respectively. Age, body mass index, and FBG were determined as the risk factors impacting HbA1c levels.

CONCLUSION

HbA1c may serve as a useful diagnostic indicator for DR. An HbA1c level of 6.2% may be an appropriate cut-off value for DR detection in the Chinese population.
Interactions between myoblasts and macrophages under high glucose milieus result in inflammatory response and impaired insulin sensitivity
Authors: Luo Wei , Zhou Yue , Wang Li-Ying , Ai Lei
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Skeletal muscle handles about 80% of insulin-stimulated glucose uptake and become the major organ occurring insulin resistance (IR). Many studies have confirmed the interactions between macrophages and skeletal muscle regulated the inflammation and regeneration of skeletal muscle. However, despite of the decades of research, whether macrophages infiltration and polarization in skeletal muscle under high glucose (HG) milieus results in the development of IR is yet to be elucidated. C2C12 myoblasts are well-established and excellent model to study myogenic regulation and its responses to stimulation. Further exploration of macrophages' role in myoblasts IR and the dynamics of their infiltration and polarization is warranted.

AIM

To evaluate interactions between myoblasts and macrophages under HG, and its effects on inflammation and IR in skeletal muscle.

METHODS

We detected the polarization status of macrophages infiltrated to skeletal muscles of IR mice by hematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemical staining. Then, we developed an in vitro co-culture system to study the interactions between myoblasts and macrophages under HG milieus. The effects of myoblasts on macrophages were explored through morphological observation, CCK-8 assay, Flow Cytometry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mediation of macrophages to myogenesis and insulin sensitivity were detected by morphological observation, CCK-8 assay, Immunofluorescence, and 2-NBDG assay.

RESULTS

The F4/80 and co-localization of F4/80 and CD86 increased, and the myofiber size decreased in IR group (P < 0.01, g = 6.26). Compared to Mc group, F4/80+CD86+CD206- cells, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), inerleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-6 decreased, and IL-10 increased in McM group (P < 0.01, g > 0.8). In McM + HG group, F4/80+CD86+CD206- cells, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6 were increased, and F4/80+CD206+CD86- cells and IL-10 were decreased compared with Mc + HG group and McM group (P < 0.01, g > 0.8). Compered to M group, myotube area, myotube number and E-MHC were increased in MMc group (P < 0.01, g > 0.8). In MMc + HG group, myotube area, myotube number, E-MHC, GLUT4 and glucose uptake were decreased compared with M + HG group and MMc group (P < 0.01, g > 0.8).

CONCLUSION

Interactions between myoblasts and macrophages under HG milieus results in inflammation and IR, which support that the macrophage may serve as a promising therapeutic target for skeletal muscle atrophy and IR.
Evaluation of teplizumab's efficacy and safety in treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ma Xiao-Lan , Ge Dan , Hu Xue-Jian
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Islets of Langerhans beta cells diminish in autoimmune type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Teplizumab, a humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, may help T1DM. Its long-term implications on clinical T1DM development, safety, and efficacy are unknown.

AIM

To assess the effectiveness and safety of teplizumab as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with T1DM.

METHODS

A systematic search was conducted using four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) to select publications published in peer-reviewed journals written in English. The odds ratio (OR) and risk ratio (RR) were calculated, along with their 95%CI. We assessed heterogeneity using Cochrane Q and I 2 statistics and the appropriate P value.

RESULTS

There were 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the current meta-analysis with a total of 1908 T1DM patients from diverse age cohorts, with 1361 patients receiving Teplizumab and 547 patients receiving a placebo. Teplizumab was found to have a substantial link with a decrease in insulin consumption, with an OR of 4.13 (95%CI: 1.72 to 9.90). Teplizumab is associated with an improved C-peptide response (OR 2.49; 95%CI: 1.62 to 3.81) and a significant change in Glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in people with type 1 diabetes [OR 1.75 (95%CI: 1.03 to 2.98)], and it has a RR of 0.71 (95%CI: 0.53 to 0.95).

CONCLUSION

In type 1 diabetics, teplizumab decreased insulin consumption, improved C-peptide response, and significantly changed HbA1c levels with negligible side effects. Teplizumab appears to improve glycaemic control and diabetes management with good safety and efficacy.
Atrial fibrillation and prediabetes: A liaison that merits attention!
Authors: Batta Akash , Hatwal Juniali
Published: July 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and prediabetes share common pathophysiological mechanisms with endothelial dysfunction and inflammation playing a key role. The resultant vicious cycle which sets in culminates in a higher atherogenicity and thermogenicity of the vascular system resulting in increased major adverse cardiac or cerebrovascular event (MACCE) events. However, the same has not convincingly been verified in real-world settings. In the recent retrospective study by Desai et al amongst AF patients being admitted to hospitals following MACCE, prediabetes emerged as an independent risk factor for MACCE after adjusting for all confounding variables. However, certain questions like the role of metformin, quantifying the risk for MACCE amongst prediabetes compared to diabetes, the positive impact of reversion to normoglycemia remain unanswered. We provide our insights and give future directions for dedicated research in this area to clarify the exact relationship between the two.
Strategije kontekstualne adaptacije v prevodih slovenske otroške književnosti v poljščino
Authors: Cmiel-Bażant Marta
Published: July 2024

This article analyzes translation strategies of culturally specific elements in Polish translations of Slovenian children’s literature. It focuses on cultural context adaptation methods chosen for the target audi­ence, especially in strategies for translation of proper nouns and toponyms. Are the translators more likely to adapt the source text to the target language or to foreignize the translation? The analysis focuses on Polish translations of books by Ela Peroci, Josip Jurčič, Jana Bauer, Peter Svetina, and Majda Koren, mostly published after 2015.
Ikoničnost v pisnem javnem diskurzu
Authors: Stabej Marko
Published: July 2024

Written public discourse has iconic potential: the form of a message can communicate additional mea­nings, which can more or less be interpreted in various ways. Four examples are used to demonstrate various dimensions of iconic potential: a poster, signs on university office doors, a presentation slide from the university’s open house day, and two bilingual public signs in Ljubljana.
Podoba v slovenskem jeziku, literaturi in kulturi
Authors: Vogel Jerca
Published: July 2024

Eden osrednjih pojmov ob razmisleku o tem, kaj resnično pomeni razumeti jezik, literaturo, kulturo ter zakaj nam zgolj poznavanje kodov in vzorcev v drugih in drugačnih družbenih ali kulturnih okoljih ne omogoča vedno interpretirati sporočila ali izraziti svojih misli, je pojem podobe, ki je postavljena v središče razprav ob 60. Seminarju slovenskega jezika, literature in kulture. Podobe nam namreč dajejo podlago za to, da svoje razmišljanje, predstave, občutja izrazimo skupaj z izkušnjo, jih postavimo v kontekst svojega celotnega življenjskega pro­stora. Zato moramo tudi, ko jih skušamo razložiti, v razmerje zaznamujoče – zaznamova­no vključiti še kontekstualni okvir: namero, okoliščine in ne nazadnje kulturne sheme, ki nam ponujajo ključe za interpretiranje oz. razumevanje.
Ikoničnost v priredjih
Authors: Gabrovšek Dejan
Published: July 2024

This article shows how the order of events affects their formulation in coordination. In a coordinated sentence, events are almost always formulated in the same order as they happened, which is not necessarily the case for the other relations in a multiclause sentence. This is the temporal iconicity principle of coordina­tion, which also leads to the absence of backwards ellipsis and cataphora in coordination. The article deals with all types of coordination in which iconicity is clearly expressed.
Research on Embodied Cognition in KID ZONE Community Space Design Performance: Centered on Traditional Communities in Xiamen, China
Authors: Jiang Xiao Tong , Yoon Jae-Eun ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

With the acceleration of urbanization and changes in family structures, Kid Zone community spaces have become crucial places connecting urban areas and communities, making them key issues in urban planning and community development. The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of traditional Kid Zone community spaces as mediators for the healthy physical and mental development of children, based on the theory of embodied cognition. The research method involves conducting field investigations on traditional Kid Zone community spaces in the Xiamen region, followed by a case analysis of two selected communities that meet the criteria. The conclusion is that Kid Zone communities can be activated and improved from the perspective of embodied cognition space characteristics at three levels: embodiment, experience, and embeddedness.
A study on the Revised Direction of Public Design Administrative Rules
Authors: Chai Wan Seok ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

This study started from the recognition that the necessity of revision is discussed every year because the public design administrative rules enacted after the enforcement of the Public Design Act are arbitrary regulations. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively compare and review the application status of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism notification, which is a public design administrative rules, with previous studies, and to find out the direction of revision by deriving the restriction factors of application. For the public design administrative rules and application status were used on the website of the relevant institution, and the necessity of revision and constraints of applying standards were derived through user group interviews. As a result, the revision of the service cost calculation standard, the establishment of the standard amount of the compensation target business, and the strengthening of the standard of the public design professional manpower were suggested as the revision direction.
Expression Characteristics for Ethnic Style Design: East Asian vs. Western European Guesthouses: Focusing on Bedroom Interior
Authors: Bukharina, Aleksandra Bukharina, Aleksandra , Moon Jeong Min ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the characteristics of ethnic style design elements applied to the bedrooms of guesthouses in East Asia and Western Europe, comparing their similarities and differences. First, the research investigates how ethnic styles are expressed in the bedroom interiors of guesthouses and establishes a case analysis framework. Second, using online platforms such as Booking.com and Tripadvisor.com, eight guesthouses were selected for analysis: two each from China and Korea in East Asia, and two each from France and Italy in Western Europe. Third, the selected cases were analyzed using the framework, focusing on key design elements including architectural elements, colors, materials, furniture, and decorative elements. The findings reveal distinct regional styles and emphasize the specific characteristics of design elements used to express ethnic styles in guesthouse bedrooms.
Exploring the relationship between personality traits and facial expressions of digital human characters
Authors: Wang Hui , Jang Chung Gun ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

Due to the development of AI technology, the use of digital humans and their market value are on the rise. Accordingly, as an alternative approach to communication between digital humans and users and building brand image, the purpose of this study is to suggest design elements by applying the Enneagram, Carl Jung's personality types, and Sasang Constitution's personality characteristics to facial design. To this end, the connection between each personality theory and digital human facial design was identified. Alternative design elements were extracted by finding consistency between the nine personality types of the Enneagram, Carl Jung's four personality types, and the four personality traits of Sasang Constitution. There are four possible facial shapes: rectangular, inverted triangle, oval, and square. These are the criteria for facial proportions and include facial shape and overall facial features, specifically the size and protrusion of eyes, nose, mouth, and forehead, and facial features. The location of the central axis and the degree of sagging were specified. As a result of the study, the significance of this study was that it found consistency between each personality type used as an argument for this study and used this to suggest alternative design guidelines.
A study on ‘geometric spatial characteristics in Tadao Ando’s architecture’: Focusing on Tadao Ando's recent domestic architectural works since 2010
Authors: Park Hyun A ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

This study is a research paper that derives the geometric design characteristics that appear in Tadao Ando's architecture. The purpose of this study is to theoretically analyze Tadao Ando's architecture and geometry and derive those characteristics through examples of recent domestic buildings since 2010 by Tadao Ando. . The method of this study is to study literature related to theory and analyze cases through architectural collections. Based on Tadao Ando's architectural concept and the meaning of geometry, the characteristics of combined geometry, disconnected geometry, and independent geometry were derived. In addition, a building case analysis was conducted based on geometric spatial characteristics. Tadao Ando's architecture is composed of six methods: juxtaposition, separation, expansion, overlap, transformation, and absorption, and the substantial form of space becomes existential meaning through spatial recognition and becomes essential architecture. Based on this study, we hope to develop research into the essential concepts of geometric space characteristics that appear in architectural space.
A Study on Consumer Purchase Decisions According to the Texture Design of Women's Fashion Bag Fabrics: Focusing on the VAB Model
Authors: WANG WEI JUN , Lee Sung Won ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

With the rapid development of modern society, the fabric of bag products is constantly updated, and the purchasing behavior of consumers is constantly changing. This study investigated the effect of the texture design of women's fashion bag fabric on consumers' purchasing decisions by applying the value-attitude-action(VAB) model to adult women aged 18 to 60 in China. According to the analysis results, when looking at consumers' preference for the fabric texture of women's fashion bags, they preferred artificial leather harmonies in homogeneous coordination types, smooth PVC and natural leather in heterogeneous coordination types, and they preferred glitter and spangle textures most in homogeneous coordination. Looking at consumers' preferences for women's bag texture types by age group, those aged 18 to 29 preferred homogeneous coordination of chuede and natural leather, heterogeneous contrast coordination of coarse and smooth natural leather, and those aged 30 to 39 preferred coarse Gretel and smooth natural leather, and those aged 40 to 49 and 50 to 59 preferred rough texture and rough natural leather. According to the analysis of the effect of the texture design of women's fashion bag fabric on consumers' purchasing decisions, it was found that all of the texture designs of women's fashion bag fabric had a significant influence on consumers' purchasing decisions. Among them, heterogeneous harmonious coordination has the greatest impact on consumer value, homogeneous harmonious coordination has the greatest impact on consumer attitudes, and homogeneous contrast coordination has the greatest impact on consumer behavior.
Proposing the Design of the Financial Lifestyle Application for Foreign Students: focusing on the development of a financial service application
Authors: Hong Jiu , Oh Chang-hoon ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose a financial lifestyle app that can help both managing financial works and experiencing affordable places to eat and enjoy with consideration of users’ financial status for foreign students who feel difficulty of language barrier and financial difficulties. First, as a consequence of case analysis of related apps for foreigners in Korea, it was found that a number of services specialized for foreigners were provided, but there was no app specifically focusing on the whole process of foreign students’ life of studying in Korea. After conducting an in-depth interview, we were able to derive seven key requirements by making and classifying them with an Affinity Diagram. Based on the seven key requirements, a Persona and Scenario and User Journey Map were produced to confirm and list the requirements of each aspect. Based on this, ‘Cashjoy’ financial lifestyle app concept that is fun and easy to use was created and concludes with prototyping user interfaces of the app, looking forward to further research in the future with higher fidelity of protytype and turning it into a real service.
Exploring the Potential of Collaborative Processes in Product Design through Generative Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Oh Sevin , Song Sangmin ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

With the rapid advancement of generative AI, most industries are entering a new phase. Generative AI is being utilized across a wide range of fields, including design. Consequently, this study explored the application of AI in the product design field and integrated it into the design process. The goal was to identify the differences between traditional product design processes and those enhanced by AI. Through this research, the potential of AI in product design was confirmed, and future methods of its application were investigated. First, the study considered the domains of human and AI design separately. AI's role was seen as generating and displaying various images, while humans decided on keywords and concrete designs. Next, experimental results indicated that at crucial moments in the design process, the designer’s ability and judgment in selecting designs remained important. Additionally, the effective use of prompts through questions became crucial in applying generative AI. Language, as the culmination of human knowledge and the most fundamental means of expression, plays a critical role. Ultimately, the effectiveness and efficiency of AI usage will depend on the user's level of knowledge in the respective field or their ability to extract knowledge from AI learning. As AI technology advances, paradigms across all industries are shifting. This phenomenon will merge with traditional design methods, resulting in an evolved form of design approach.
Visualization Analysis of Research Trends in Modern Kitchen Design in China
Authors: Lu Kuan , Joh Eun Ran ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

Kitchen has experienced thousands of years of development and change, is the witness and epitome of social and economic metamorphosis and cultural development. 21st century, China's modern kitchen design has undergone a great transformation, in order to clarify the current situation and development trend of kitchen design research in China over the past 20 years, the literature of three Chinese databases was used as the data source, and Cite Space V metrological visual analysis tool was used to map the scientific knowledge of 906 key literature. The scientific knowledge map was drawn. We analysed the publication volume, research institutions, research authors and keywords of the literature from 2000 to 2023, and sorted out the research profiles and trends. Research content from the cabinet design and cabinet design to the study of the behaviour of workers, the object of research from a wide range of people to focus on specific groups of special groups, from the surface layer of sensory design optimization to the essence of the layer of space within the depth of the ethical, the future development trend of the kitchen to become the focus of the direction of the study will be to the space scenarios, science and technology-enabled design, the use of the population segments and other perspectives will continue to be explored in-depth.
The Impact of Chatbot Characteristics on User Trust and Continuance Intention in Fashion Digital Commerce
Authors: Kim Eunhye ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

As chatbots become integral to digital commerce in the fashion industry, this study evaluates their influence on user trust and the consequent intention for continued engagement. Specifically, it investigates how chatbot characteristics—namely interest, effectiveness, immersion, anthropomorphism, and innovation—affect user trust and their continuous usage intentions within fashion digital commerce platforms. Employing a quantitative survey method, the study gauges the impact of chatbot attributes on trust and the likelihood of ongoing interaction. Findings reveal that chatbot effectiveness, immersion, anthropomorphism, and innovation substantially bolster user trust, which fosters a higher propensity for users to maintain their engagement with the platform. This highlights trust as a pivotal mediating factor that connects chatbot features to the enduring engagement of users in the digital commerce landscape.
Design research on the next-gen personal submersible for scalability of the marine mobility industry: Autonomous and AI-based ultra compact submersible
Authors: Yun Soo Han ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

The growth of coastal areas presents important challenges in terms of the development and diversification of marine leisure industries. As the demand and interest in underwater leisure activities increases due to the experience-oriented trend of the future generation, the need for new underwater transportation devices that can meet market demands has emerged. In this study, I investigated the main features of transportation devices that enable comfortable leisure activities underwater, especially compact recreational submersibles, which are currently growing rapidly, through leading overseas cases. Based on the analysis, I propose a design for a compact submarine that emphasizes its scalability as marine mobility by integrating electric batteries and AI-based autonomous technology. Future transportation will bring multidimensional innovation. The transition to electric and autonomous driving promotes the development of intelligent maritime transportation and fosters innovative mobility services. Through research on personal submersibles, I provide users with a new immersive experience and present the possibility of expanding the future marine leisure industry.
Design research on commercial smart submersible for diversification of marine mobility services: Autonomous and AI-based tourist submersible
Authors: Yun Soo Han ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

Coastal areas worldwide, including South Korea, are actively promoting the marine leisure industry as an economic growth driver. With the emergence of experiential consumption trends today, there is a growing demand for underwater leisure activities, highlighting the need for various underwater transportation devices to meet market demands. Based on the government's policy to develop the marine mobility industry, this study aims to conduct a case analysis of tourist and commercial submersibles and propose new designs accordingly. The proposed design is an 11-seater tourist submersible equipped with high-efficiency electric batteries and AI-based autonomous systems to enhance efficiency and safety, thereby maximizing the scalability of marine mobility services while protecting sustainable tourism and economic productivity. The next-gen submersible opens up new dimensions for underwater tourism, providing immersive experiences to travelers. Furthermore, it presents environmental management, such as ecotourism in coastal areas and marine protected areas, fostering future possibilities for expanding the marine leisure industry, promoting environmental conservation, and stimulating economic growth.
A Study on the Consumer Satisfaction of Snowboard Suit Design Using the KANO Model
Authors: WEN YU FAN , Lee Sung Won ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

In order to increase consumer satisfaction with snowboard suit products and promote the development of outdoor sports such as skiing, this study used the KJ method and the KANO model to analyze and study user demand and satisfaction with ski suit. Specifically, first, the KJ method was used to derive consumer demand for the ski suit function and based on this, it was organized into a demand list. Second, 30 user demands derived by constructing the KANO model were conducted with positive and negative surveys, and the data were statistically analyzed to classify and organize consumer demand. Third, a demand attribute classification scatterplot was constructed based on the Better-Worse calculation results. Finally, 13 attractive quality attributes(A), 9 natural quality attributes(M), 6 unitary quality attributes(O), and 2 indifferent quality attributes(I) were derived according to the research results, and a new consumer demand model was created that was aligned with the importance of attractive quality attributes(A), unitary quality attributes(O), and natural quality attributes(M). Through this study, ski suit products have important research significance in further enhancing the functional and market value of functional structure and design and providing theoretical reference materials for future ski suit designs.
Research on Chinese Rural Mural Design from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Qi YuZhe , Ren HongYan , Han JiangYue , Zhang Jing , Qi ZhengChen ,   Korea Institute of Design Research Society
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore the demands of users for the design of rural wall murals in China from the perspective of rural revitalization, and to propose suggestions for rural beautification. The research adopts a combined approach of qualitative semi-structured interviews and quantitative Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) to achieve a more objective investigation. Firstly, user suggestions and demands for improving rural wall murals were investigated through interviews, and key requirements were summarized. Secondly, AHP was applied to assign weights and rank the extracted key requirements. The research results indicate that users' demands for improving rural wall murals are mainly concentrated in three major categories: theme and content, design and creativity, and space and environment. Furthermore, by further applying the AHP method, the concepts of regional characteristics, natural environment, living scenes, theme creativity, cultural heritage, and craftsmanship are ranked higher in demand. Based on the above findings, this study also proposes relevant improvement suggestions and design ideas, including diversified thematic creativity of murals, cultural tourism development, community participation and co-construction. The study emphasizes the exploration and inheritance of rural culture and human landscapes by designers, broadening the design thinking of designers, and promoting the development of rural mural art, providing cultural support and driving force for rural revitalization. These findings are expected to provide substantive guidance for the practice of rural mural design, and valuable references and inspirations for academia and practitioners.
Chemical Composition of Two Grey Mullet Species (Chelon auratus, Mugil cephalus): A Comparative Study on Wild and Aquaculture-Adapted Species
Authors: Çankırılıgil Ekrem Cem , Altuntaş Ayça
Published: July 2024

This study assessed the chemical composition of wild and culture-adapted golden grey mullet (Chelon auratus) and flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus). Wild samples were collected seasonally from Trabzon shores and compared to those adapted to aquaculture conditions for one year. Both species had high levels of glutamate, aspartate, alanine, leucine, and isoleucine. Mugil cephalus was a high protein source for adults, with a digestible indispensable amino acid score (DIAAS) score above 100 in both wild and culture forms. However, a DIAAS score exceeding 100 was only detected in wild Chelon auratus in the winter and spring. Both species had high levels of EPA and DHA, with Mugil cephalus having the highest lipid quality. Despite seasonal variations, cultured fish maintained a good nutritional profile similar to wild fish, especially in the autumn and summer.
Antioxidant activity of Bougainvillea spectabilis ethanol extracts as an aryl hydrocarbon inhibitor
Authors: Yuliani Ni Nyoman , Siswandono  , Erawati Tristiana , Sambara Jefrin , Upa Muhamad Satria Pua
Published: July 2024

Background: Antioxidants overcome ageing processes and skin tissue damage caused by free radicals. The flavonoid contents of Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd contain hydroxyl groups attached to the carbon of the aromatic rings which makes them capable of catching free radicals and absorbing UV-A and UV-B.     
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the in silico antioxidant activities of various compounds contained in B. spectabilis Willd ethanol extracts compared to control.    
Method: The identification was carried out using GCMS methods and Molegro Virtual Docker. The molecular mechanics of scoring functions used in this study were the Rerank score, Root Mean Standard Deviation, and H Bond     
Result: p-Trimethylsylyoxylphenyl-(trimethylsilyoxy)trimethylsilyacrilate had a better bond than vitamin C used as the control and is smaller than BHF_401 (A) standard ligand, indicated by rerank scores of -92.6478, -76.0593, and -104.771.     
Conclusion: p-Trimethylsilyloxyphenyl-(trimethylsilyloxy)trimethylsilylacrylate had a better and more stable bond (rerank score: -92.6478) than the positive vitamin C control (76.0593).
La relación de la Armada Argentina con la primera presidencia de Hipólito Yrigoyen (1916-1922): dinámicas, tensiones y conflictos
Authors: Desiderato Agustín Daniel
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo analiza la situación de la Armada Argentina durante la primera presidencia de Hipólito Yrigoyen (1916-1922), para comprender algunas de las dinámicas, tensiones y conflictos que existieron entre la institución naval y el primer gobierno radical. Se espera colaborar con un estudio introductorio acerca del perfil político que por entonces tenía la Marina, un sector de las Fuerzas Armadas que, en líneas generales, ha sido desestimado por la historiografía dedicada al estudio de las burocracias estatales y el campo militar durante las primeras décadas del siglo XX. El texto se concentrará así en tres aspectos: la situación material y operativa de la Armada, la relación de la Fuerza con Federico Álvarez de Toledo, el primer civil al frente del Ministerio de Marina, y, por último, la influencia de la política radical en el sistema de ascensos y retiros de los oficiales navales.
Ranking Investment Preferences in India's Dynamic Market: From SIPs to ETFs
Authors: Lahiri Madhuchhanda
Published: July 2024

This study examines the Indian stock market using the Weighted Point Method (WPM) to evaluate various investment options. The research focuses on five key investment vehicles: Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Government Savings Schemes, Bonds and Debentures, Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), and Fixed Deposits (FDs). These options were assessed across four critical indicators: Economic Indicators, Corporate Earnings,
Market Sentiment, and Sectoral Analysis. The WPM analysis revealed that Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) emerged as the most preferred investment option, achieving the highest preference score of 0.91795. SIPs demonstrated consistently strong performance across all evaluated criteria, suggesting they offer a balanced approach to investing with potential for steady growth and effective risk management. Bonds and Debentures ranked second with a preference score of 0.72492, showing particular strength in Market Sentiment. Fixed Deposits (FDs) secured the third position with a score of 0.64406, highlighting their continued relevance in the Indian investment landscape, especially for risk-averse investors. Government Savings Schemes and ETFs ranked fourth and fifth respectively, each showing strengths in specific areas. The study underscores the complex and dynamic nature of the Indian stock market, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple factors in investment decision-making. It highlights the value of quantitative methods like WPM in providing a structured
approach to comparing diverse investment options. The findings suggest that while SIPs appear to be the most attractive option overall, the Indian market offers a range of investment vehicles catering to different risk appetites and financial goals. The research concludes that investors should consider their personal objectives, risk tolerance,
and investment horizon when making decisions, and regularly review their strategies in light of evolving market conditions and economic indicators.
Funcionamiento familiar y estrés percibido en personas con escolaridad inconclusa
Authors: Calderón López Mishelle Estefanía , Ponce Delgado Agueda del Rocío
Published: July 2024

El funcionamiento familiar se refiere a la calidad de los vínculos y la cohesión entre los miembros de una familia, incluyendo aspectos como la comunicación, el apoyo mutuo y la resolución de conflictos. Por otro lado, el estrés percibido es la evaluación subjetiva de una persona sobre cuán estresantes son las demandas de su entorno y la capacidad que tiene para manejarlas. El objetivo fue determinar la relación entre funcionamiento familiar y estrés percibido en personas con escolaridad inconclusa de una Unidad Educativa de la Provincia de Tungurahua con una muestra de 110 adultos. El estudio fue de enfoque cuantitativo de diseño no experimental de alcance descriptivo-correlacional con corte transversal. Se utilizó el cuestionario de funcionamiento familiar (FFSIL) y el cuestionario de estrés percibido (PSS-14). Se encontró que existe una relación negativa leve (Rho= -0.330 p<0.001). En el funcionamiento familiar predominó el nivel moderadamente funcional con el 45.5%, por otra parte, en estrés percibido prevaleció el nivel de vez en cuando está estresado con el 53.6%. Se encontró que no existieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas de acuerdo con el sexo. Estos hallazgos confirman la hipótesis de investigación planteada, que proponía que un funcionamiento familiar adecuado se correlaciona con menores niveles de estrés percibido.
La voluntad anticipada enfocada en enfermedades degenerativas y catastróficas establecida en la sucesión testada como precedente en la normativa civil del Ecuador
Authors: Culcay Villavicencio Iván Patricio , Simbaña Uzhca Omar Esteban , Riera Pauta Juan Miguel
Published: July 2024

Desde la constitución de un Estado social de derechos y justicia, toda autoridad está en la obligación de brindar seguridad y protección, a nivel social y jurídico para cada miembro del Estado; parte de esta protección es la representación del máximo amparo hacia aquellas personas consideradas grupos de atención prioritaria, como lo son las personas con enfermedades terminales, degenerativas o catastróficas, enfermedades que transgreden la dignidad de las personas. En estos casos, el Estado debe trabajar con mayor solvencia para asegurar los derechos fundamentales que precautelan una calidad de vida adecuada para desarrollarse en la sociedad–. A partir de lo dicho, el trabajo subraya la importancia de brindar atención prioritaria a personas inmersas en esta situación, permitiéndoles ejercer una figura jurídica trascendental, la voluntad anticipada, misma que, aunque no es reconocida jurídicamente, tiene una representación interna que permite establecer un testamento vital; esta voluntad anticipada puede confluir con el derecho a una muerte con dignidad, como consecuencia de una vida digna como derecho constitucional otorgado por el Estado ecuatoriano.
BİR OSMANLI ŞEHZADESİNİN İLMİ TERCİHLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME: “ŞEHZADE KORKUD”
Authors: Tarlak Pinar
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, Sultan II. Bayezid’in hayatının sonlarına doğru hayatta kalan üç oğlundan ortancası bulunan Şehzade Korkud’un aktif siyasal hayatına ek olacak şekilde ilme yönelik tercihleri üzerine bir değerlendirmedir. Özellikle eserlerinden hareketle kişilik özellikleri, dini görüşü ve yaşayışı, siyasete bakışı, sanatsal becerileri gibi kavramlar şehzadenin kendi ifadeleri ile ortaya konulacaktır.

Birinci bölüm Giriş bölümüdür. İkinci bölümde Şehzade Korkud’un kişilik özelliklerine ek olarak siyasi ve dini tercihleri üzerinde durulacaktır. Üçüncü bölümde, ortaya koyduğu âlim kişiliğinin Osmanlı kroniklerinde nasıl ifade bulduğu ve yansıdığı üzerine saptamalar ifade edilecektir. Dördüncü bölümde Korkud’un eserleri hakkında bilgiler verilecek, beşinci ve son bölümde ise sonuç başlığı altında bulguların değerlendirmesi yer almaktadır.
Teachings of Metropolitan John (Ziziоulas) of Pergamon on the (im)mortality of the sou
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, Serbia, Matić Zlatko
Published: July 2024

The aim of the research paper is to answer the question: in what way does Metropolitan John (Zizioulas) of Pergamon understand the teach- ing about the (im)mortality of the soul, and how can the Metropolitan’s attitude be incorporated in contemporary systematic theology. In this context, after the introductory statements, the paper begins with a de- tailed review and analysis of the question of the (im)mortality of the soul, primarily in the Metropolitan’s early works. It focuses on the ques- tion of the place of this teaching in his final and most mature work — Remembering the Future: Toward an Eschatological Ontology. On these grounds, the paper tends to point out the kthysiological-christological- soteriological setting of the stated theme in the Metropolitan’s work, opening up its ontological perspective and foundation.
God and Revelation — Triadology in the works of Metropolitan Zizioulas and Friedrich Schleiermache
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, Serbia, Pejaković Stefan
Published: July 2024

In this article we will present thought of Friedrich Schleiermacher, the father of modern Protestant theology and Metropolitan of Pergamon John D. Zizioulas, most brilliant contemporary Orthodox theologian. This article is an attempt to explain the doctrine of the Holy Trinity in relation to the concept of Divine revelation. Schleiermacher intended to show that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity cannot be regarded as a di- rect restatement of revelation. According to him, triadology has no ex- istential consequences. He taught that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is unnecessary and misleading. Consequently, doctrine was displaced from a position of importance in theological system. Unlike him, for Metropolitan Zizioulas triadology represents the on- tological basis of Christian existence. For Orthodox theology, God’s im- manent life, His existence as Holy Trinity has been totally revealed to us in Christ. Also, Divine revelation cannot be separated from the Church, which is the icon of the Holy Trinity. Participating in the Eucharist, a person also participates in the life of God. Triadology is soteriological, ie. existentially relevant.