bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling the spatial distribution of numbers of coral reef fish species and community types in the Western Indian Ocean faunal province
Authors: McClanahan TR , Friedlander AM , Chabanet P , Bruggemann JH , Wickel J , Azali MK
Published: February 2024

Predicting and mapping coral reef diversity at moderate scales can assist spatial planning and prioritizing conservation activities. We made coarse-scale (6.25 km2) predictive models for numbers of coral reef fish species and community composition starting with a spatially complete database of 70 environmental variables available for 7039 mapped reef cells in the Western Indian Ocean. An ensemble model was created from a process of variable elimination and selectivity to make the best predictions irrespective of human influences. This best model was compared to models using preselected variables commonly used to evaluate climate change and human fishing and water quality influences. Many variables (~27) contributed to the best number of species and community composition models, but local variables of biomass, depth, and retention connectivity were dominant predictors. The key human-influenced variables included fish biomass and distance to human populations, with weaker associations with sediments and nutrients. Climate-influenced variables were generally weaker and included median sea surface temperature (SST) with contributions in declining order from SST kurtosis, bimodality, excess summer heat, SST skewness, SST rate of rise, and coral cover. Community composition variability was best explained by 2 dominant community richness axes of damselfishes-angelfishes and butterflyfishes-parrotfishes. Numbers of damselfish-angelfish species were ecologically separated by depth, and damselfishes declined with increasing depth, median temperature, cumulative excess heat, rate of temperature rise, and chronic temperature stresses. Species of butterflyfish-parrotfish separated by median temperature, and butterflyfish numbers declined with increasing temperature, chronic and acute temperature variability, and the rate of temperature rise. Several fish diversity hotspots were found in the East African Coastal Current Ecoregion centered in Tanzania, followed by Mayotte, southern Kenya, and northern Mozambique. If biomass can be maintained, the broad distributions of species combined with compensatory community responses should maintain high diversity and ecological resilience to climate change and other human stressors.
Southern Ocean humpback whale trophic ecology. II. Influence of fasting and opportunistic feeding on skin stable isotope values of migrating whales
Authors: Owen K , Thompson RM , Donnelly D , Noad M , Bury SJ , Pinkerton MH , Dunlop R
Published: February 2024

Many baleen whale species migrate between low-latitude breeding grounds and high-latitude feeding grounds, with increasing evidence that humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae utilise supplemental feeding sites in temperate regions while migrating. The diet of whales while migrating is often unknown, and the impact that temperate feeding and/or fasting has on biochemical tracers used to investigate diet remains unclear. The aims of this study were to (1) determine whether prey consumption at supplemental feeding sites could be detected by carbon (13C) and nitrogen (15C) stable isotope analysis of skin; (2) obtain information on diet during migration; and (3) ascertain the impact of potential fasting on stable isotope values of baleen whales. Skin samples were taken from the eastern Australian humpback whale population on Antarctic feeding grounds and 2 sites on the southward migration route (a sub-tropical site and a temperate site) across 2 yr. At the sub-tropical site, 13C and δ15N were consistent with the last place of foraging 5 mo earlier. One exception was the higher (0.5 ‰) δ15N value in 2011, suggesting that in some years, potentially when blubber reserves are insufficient, δ15N may be influenced by fasting. In both years, skin 13C and δ15N values at the temperate site were higher than those from the Antarctic and sub-tropical sites, indicating that a feeding signal from temperate zones had likely been incorporated, with whales feeding on fish and krill. Importantly, supplemental feeding while migrating could affect the interpretation of whale diet on feeding grounds if sampled early in the season.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHNOMATHEMATICS-BASED STUDENT WORKSHEETS (LKPD) IN MATHEMATICS FOR FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS
Authors: Anawati Sudiyah , Seruni  , Mia Intan Lestari
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the quality of Ethnomathematics-based math worksheet learning plans for fourth grade students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah on the material circumference and area of flat shapes. The type of research used is research and development with the ADDIE model. The data source for this research was obtained from the validation results of three validators and the results of student questionnaires. The data collection technique uses a validation questionnaire. The results showed that this study used five steps, namely the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation stages. The results of the validity of the Ethnomathematics-based mathematics LKPD were 77.46 in the good category. While the results of the student questionnaire assessment were 84.15 in the good category. The quality of Ethnomatematics-based math worksheets for fourth graders of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah can be seen from two aspects, namely the results of expert validation and the results of student questionnaires, both of which obtained good.
AN ARCHITECTURAL SYMMETRY IN BATAK TOBA TRADITIONAL HOUSES: A GEOMETRIC EXPLORATION
Authors: Aulia Simanjuntak  , Fuzi Anggriani  , Indah Christine  , Sianturi Samuel , Maria Margaretha
Published: February 2024

This research explores the concept of geometry in the architectural symmetry of Toba Batak traditional houses. The main focus is on the symmetry patterns that exist in the layout, decoration and structural elements of this traditional house. This research aims to investigate the concept of geometric symmetry in Toba Batak traditional houses, with a focus on cultural values, philosophy and visual harmony reflected in architectural design. Data was obtained through literature studies which included scientific journals, books, articles and previous research. The results of this research not only provide a deeper understanding of Indonesia's rich culture, but also have the potential to contribute to the preservation of Toba Batak traditional houses and cultural heritage as a whole. By understanding the role of geometric symmetry in this traditional house, this article opens insight into how this element is an integral part of the architectural heritage of the Toba Batak tribe, explores deeper cultural values, and introduces new literature in the context of traditional Indonesian architecture.
SCREENING FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MALNUTRITION BASED ON THE MINI NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT (MNA) AT BATAM CITY NURSING HOMES IN DECEMBER 2022
Authors: Rahayu Yekti  , Tambunan Arvin Hardian , Kusumo Pratiwi Dyah
Published: February 2024

Malnutrition refers to a condition when the body does not get enough of the necessary nutritional intake. Malnutrition in the elderly is a serious global health problem due to changes in the age pyramid throughout the world, especially the proportion of the number of elderly. The elderly are vulnerable to functional disorders, nutritional intake and economic problems. psychological and motoric As a result, it is very easy for elderly people to experience a decrease in nutritional intake which triggers nutritional problems and other disorders in the elderly. This research uses the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire to identify the nutritional status of the elderly and its relationship with elderly screening including food intake, as well as several disorders (mobility, psychological, neurological) in the elderly at Batam City Nursing Homes in December 2022. The research method used is descriptive analytic with a cross-sectional approach, the research sample consists of 65 respondents selected using total sampling techniques. The research results showed that based on the Mini Nutritional Assessment, 10 respondents (15.4%) had normal nutritional status, 30 people (46.2%) were at risk of experiencing malnutrition, and 25 people (38.5%) experienced malnutrition. The majority of elderly people experience a decrease in food intake, are still able to move (mobility), do not experience psychological disorders, but the majority have experienced neurological disorders (dementia).
A Case Study on Technology Convergence Arts Education in Arts Center: Focused on Culture and Art Education in Technology
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yang Hyojoon
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the justification and expandability by analyzing and synthesizing cases of technology convergence art education in local cultural centers and to suggest the direction of art education converging with cultural technology. Trends and technological advances change the meaning and value of art education content. Culture and arts education has fused with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, and has developed technology-worn culture and arts education projects in connection with the cultural identity of each region, continuing to perform and reproduce at literary centers nationwide. Technology convergence arts education can be expected to foster practicality, diversity, value creation of interaction, digital literacy and visual literacy, and the Cultural Center should plan programs suitable for each generation of the life cycle, including the cultural underprivileged, provide them to local residents, and seek feedback.
The Shadow Projection and Negative Mother-Complex: Focusing on the Psyche of the Male Character Clegg in The Collector
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Hwang Jihye
Published: February 2024

This study aims to read the psyche of the male character Clegg in John Fowles' novel The Collector, focusing on the phenomena of 'collection' and 'desire' through Carl Gustav Jung's analytical psychology. Clegg's distorted love aligns with Jung's 'shadow,' the dark unconscious content. The butterfly, symbolizing the 'soul' in Greek, according to Jung, represents the ideal feminine 'anima' in Clegg's unconscious, directed at Miranda. Yet, Clegg's love hides behind the 'persona' mask. His compulsive collection and possessiveness fail to accept his dark side and project its shadow. Unveiling the mask of 'persona', love turns into repulsion, projecting the repressed negative mother archetype in Clegg's unconscious. The negative mother archetype connects to Erich Neumann's 'terrible mother archetype,' symbolizing the womb akin to a grave. Trapped in the negative mother-complex, Clegg regresses into selfrationalization and fails to integrate his shadow.
Relationship between Short-form Content Usage Motivation and HEXACO Model
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Hong Myeongseong , Kim Keun-Hyang , Shin Seungmin , Song Sanghyun , Kwon Sohyun , Jo Wooin
Published: February 2024

Short-form content and the six factors of HEXACO. By investigating which personality factors could explain motives for using short-form content, the study utilized an online survey with 187 participants. The survey included scales for motives for using short-form video SNS platforms and the HEXACO-60. After collecting data, both univariate and multiple regression analyses were conducted. The results of the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences among motives for using short-form content, with functional motives, hedonic motives, and social motives being ranked highest in that order. The multiple regression analysis showed that honesty-humility negatively and conscientiousness positively influenced hedonic motives, with conscientiousness negatively affecting functional motives and emotionality statically influencing functional motives. Social motives were found to be influenced by extraversion. This study holds significance in exploring the relationships between the use of short-form content, usage motives, and personality factors.
Unveiling the Potential of Local Creators in Shaping Hyperlocal Media Landscapes
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kwak Sunhye
Published: February 2024

The advancement of transportation and media has led to complex and multi-layered changes in regional characteristics. In response, hyperlocal media aims to form and maintain local communities based on segmented regions. Local creators emphasize the need for local community and networks, growing as indigenous regional businesses. Currently, with the national issue of population decline and the risk of local extinction, the role of local creators and the trend towards local-oriented socio-cultural aspects are expected to increase. However, there is still a lack of research exploring their activities and growth potential. This study theoretically examines the growth potential of local creators who utilize regional characteristics as resources, enhancing understanding of their activities. Furthermore, by establishing a practical foundation for what roles they can play in the region and its community, this research contributes to raising awareness of the role local creators can play as hyperlocal media and explores their growth potential.
Between Remedies and Tonics: The Introduction of Vitamin Supplements in Modern Korea
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Tae-Ho
Published: February 2024

This paper illustrates how South Koreans encountered and adopted vitamin supplements in the 20th century and analyzes what is unique about the Korean case. Koreans were first introduced to vitamin supplements by Japanese pharmaceutical companies during the Japanese colonial period. As beriberi was not as prevalent in premodern and early modern Korea as in Japan and Southeast Asia, the advertising strategy of emphasizing the risk of deficiency was not as successful as in Japan. During the mid-to-late Japanese occupation of the Korean peninsula, vitamin supplement advertisements shifted their focus from the threat of beriberi to emphasizing potential benefits, such as recovery from fatigue and growth and development in children. This idea of vitamins as a “modern tonic” was so ingrained in the public that, although there was no demand as a remedy, the market for vitamin supplements in Korea kept growing in the age of economic development.
Comtemporary Art and Exhibition Space as Heterotopia: Contemporary Art as the Other Space Escaped from Panoptic White Cube
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Chun Hyejung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to understand that ‘experimental Heterotopia’ is the spatial singularity of contemporary art based on Foucault's ‘Heterotopia’. The Panopticon, a surveillance and discipline system, developed into an exhibition space, the White Cube. However, Heterotopia subverts the white cube and acts as a void in utopia. Heterotopic art is art as a ‘different space’ that deviates from regulations, subverts the system, and accepts all heterogeneous aspects. If ‘heterotopic art escaped from the panoptic white cube’ embodies a space that subverts the existing norms, ‘other space of contemporary art’ can be said to express Heterotopia as the heterogeneous appearance of art. Accordingly, the spatial characteristics of contemporary art are defined by Heterotopia is analyzed through the works of Duchamp and Eliasson to reveal that heterotopia forms an experiential relationship with the audience.
The Effect of Emotional Coaching Group Art Therapy on Children's Self-Expression
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Young-a , Eo Eun Kyung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of emotional coaching group art therapy on children's self-expression. The study participants selected 16 children who had difficulty expressing themselves at the counseling center of City B, and consisted of 8 experimental groups and 8 control groups. A total of 12 sessions of twice a week for 50 minutes of emotional coaching group art therapy were administered to the experimental group, and self-expression tests were given to the research participants before and after the program to determine the effect, and a follow-up test was conducted after 4 weeks to check the continuity of the effect of the program. As a result of the implementation of the emotion coaching group art therapy program, a significant effect was seen in the pre- and post-test, and the continuity of the program was shown after 4 weeks. Therefore, it has been shown that emotional coaching and group art therapy can have a positive effect on children's self-expression to overcome emotional difficulties in the educational field.
The Effect of Economic Education on the Basic Economic Concept of the Elderly
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Myungjin , Bang Heemyung
Published: February 2024

In this study, economic education was conducted for the elderly, and the purpose of this study was to find out how economic education for the elderly affects the elderly's basic economic concepts and economic concept variables by sub-factor. The conclusions based on the results of this study are as follows. First, before the experiment, there was no significant difference in the basic economic concepts of the experimental group and the control group, but after the experiment, the experimental group's basic economic concepts showed significantly higher scores. Second, in the case of the experimental group, after providing economic education for the elderly, among the economic concept variables for each sub-factor, they showed significantly higher scores in scarcity and opportunity cost of choice, consumption, products and services, price and exchange, and retirement funds, showing that it was effective. can be analyzed. Third, it was found that there was a significant difference in basic economic concepts between the experimental group and the control group that underwent an economic education program for the elderly.
Gayageum Byeongchang’s Advent and Develoment Progress By Period
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Park hyeryun
Published: February 2024

This paper identifies the development progress of Gayageum byeonchang, by grouping it into: initial phase; stagnation; revival; and transition. By doing so, it aims to shed light on the correlation between development progress of Gayageum byeongchang and its periodic changes. In the initial phase, coupled with modernization under Japanese colonial period, the first generation popular myeong-ins were active, whereas during the stagnation period, following the post-liberation political chaos and also the outbreak of the Korean War, substantial parts of Gayageum byeongchang repertoire were lost. In the revival period, the economic growth drove the demand in music, leading to groundworks for revival, and during transitional period, Gayageum byeongchang was modernized, and new repertoire were introduced of which continues until this day. In this paper, based on sound source list by respective period and performer list, popular songs of the time, and key active myeong-in will be analyzed. Based on such analysis, the study intends to comprehend the history and development progress of Gayageum byeongchang and its direction in going forward.
Analysis of the Characteristics of BTS Music: Focusing on the Musical Elements of “Dynamite” and “Butter”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Park Eun-Ji
Published: February 2024

ln this study, the musical characteristics of BTS's songs “Dynamite” and “Butter” are analyzed. These two songs can be considered representative songs of BTS, as they have been popular all over the world and have reached number 1 on the Billboard charts. The purpose of this study is to derive their musical characteristics by analyzing the music of BTS. In this study, lyrics, the structural characteristics, beat, and melody of the two songs are analyzed based on their scores and sound recordings. The analysis shows that the two songs have common characteristics in terms of lyrical content, structure, beat, and form, and also have very similar characteristics in terms of melody. In conclusion, it is clear that BTS's “Dynamite” and “Butter” share common musical elements. The results of this study are expected to be useful in suggesting the direction of the entertainment industry in the future.
A Reflection on the Interaction between Myeongri and Free Will
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yoon Sangheum
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to illuminate the influence of fatalism on life and prevent the detriment of excessive reliance on fatalism driven by anxieties about the future. According to fatalism, one's destiny is determined at the moment of birth, implying that individuals with identical birth charts should follow similar life trajectories; however, diverse life paths exist. This signifies limitations in deterministic views of fate and the presence of various variables, including free will. Therefore, this study explores the existence and scope of free will within Myeongri fatalism, offering an in-depth examination of the interaction between fatalism and free will. To conduct this research, clinical data of individuals with identical birth charts leading different lives were analyzed to investigate the interplay between fatalism and free will through the influences of diverse internal circumstances and choices in crucial aspects such as family environment, occupation, and spouse selection. The results suggest that choices made through free will can foster the development of individual abilities and talents. Furthermore, the study concludes that Myeongri and free will are not contradictory concepts but can, in fact, mutually complement each other
A Study on the Elements of the Women’s Rights Movement in American Popular Music: Centered around the 1960s
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Park Minho , Hong Sungkyoo
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the elements of the women's rights movement that appeared in American popular music at the time by observing the women's rights movement that developed around the 1960s and the works of American popular music that reflected it during that time. As a method of research, first, the background and overall flow of the women's rights movement that emerged in the 1960s were examined, and through this, the elements of the women's rights movement were observed. Later, American popular music works published in the 1960s were selected, and the elements of the women's rights movement in American popular music were considered through analysis of the background and main lyrics. Through this study, four elements of the women's rights movement in American popular music in the 1960s 'abolishing gender discrimination', 'improving social gaze and treatment', 'strengthening women's right to decide', and 'guaranteeing women's rights'. Through this conclusion, we intend to provide basic data to observe the relationship between popular music that interacts as a device representing the women's rights movement and to help understand the characteristics of popular music that reflect the consciousness of the time and the public.
A Study on Chinese-Korean Literary Translation Using GPT: Focused on the Translation of Idioms in the Novel “To Live(活著)”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Liu Qin
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the use of advanced machine translation technologies like GPT in literary translation. It highlights the importance of conveying an author's intent and cultural nuances, a task traditionally reliant on human translators. The paper focuses on translating idioms from the Chinese novel “To Live(活著)” using GPT and traditional machine translation (MT), comparing their outputs. Findings indicate that GPT, through user interaction, offers a nuanced understanding of context and idioms, showcasing its effectiveness in handling complex expressions. The paper underscores the importance of appropriate prompt setting in AI translation, suggesting future research at the nexus of technology and literary expression. It concludes that the quest for more precise and nuanced translations will advance through a synergistic relationship between AI and human translators.
A Study on the Inclusion of People with Disability Reproduced in the Drama Our Blues
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Seryoung , Nam Sehyun
Published: February 2024

This study critically analyzes inclusion strategies for people with disability in the drama “Our Blues” from an interdisciplinary perspective in cultural and disability studies, evaluating both their significance and limitations. The study shows that Our Blues naturally portrays person with disability as members of the Purung Village community, presenting an ideal model of inclusion with non-disabled members. Our Blues goes beyond the stereotypical portrayal of disabled families, showcasing diverse realities and emphasizing the significant process of creating new families with a disabled spouse or spouse with a disabled family member. It authentically depicts disability with disabled actors portraying characters having similar disabilities, emphasizing the closeness of their lives and cultures instead of just mimicking disability. However, it should address the drama's limitations, especially in restricting the independence of character with developmental disability and portraying person with disability and her family as objects of sympathy and pity. The research findings provide valuable insights for real-life inclusion of person with disability and suggest ways to enhance the portrayal of disabilities in dramas.
Study on the Relationship between Digital Literacy and Creativity in Digital Storytelling Activities
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Suyeon
Published: February 2024

This study aims to validate the relationship between digital literacy and creativity in digital storytelling activities within university education and examine the impact of variables. There is a growing interest in education using digital tools recently. However, research on the relationship between learners' digital literacy and creativity, as well as the influencing factors during digital storytelling activities, is lacking. The analysis of the relationship between these two variables is crucial because digital literacy is an important factor influencing learning outcomes, especially in digital storytelling activities that involve extensive use of digital tools and require creative thinking. Conducting a correlation analysis on the relationship between learners' digital literacy and creativity is deemed academically valuable. The study involves 74 university students currently enrolled at University C in Seoul. The research methods include descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and simple regression analysis. The correlation analysis results indicate a significant positive correlation between digital literacy and creativity. The simple regression analysis suggests that higher digital literacy corresponds to increased creativity, and higher creativity corresponds to increased digital literacy. Based on the findings of this study, it is hoped that the results will serve as useful information for instructors in designing teaching methods and team learning strategies in digital storytelling activities for university students.
Community Discourse on Public Art: Focusing on R. Serra’s ‘Tilted arc’
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Han Jihee
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to show that the controversial discourse over the existence of Richard Serra's public art works, “Lifted Arc”, over the past seven years, had a profound influence on the changes in public art. Public art was divided into location and aesthetic aspects, and the cause of the failure of “Lifted Arc” was found in each of them. The cause of the locational aspect is related to the understanding of “public”, where the place of life and the physical place intersect, and the aesthetic aspect is due to the conflict between the artist's free expression and public taste. When pursuing a desirable form of public art through the above, first, publicity is not limited to physical places, but is made up of the participation and intervention of people living there, and second, the aesthetic achievement of public art can be obtained from the discourse of interaction rather than from the aesthetic experience itself. This public art as a “discussion venue” symbolizes cultural democracy that guarantees freedom and equality in that art creates a place for the pursuit of meaning.
The Cinematic Characteristics of “Seopyeonje”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Han Huisu , Jang Jeonglyeul , Kim Younghak
Published: February 2024

This thesis is a study on the characteristics of the novel-based film “Seopyeonje”. Compared to novels, movies have a stronger role of sound and video. In the case of the movie “Seopyeonje”, the sound goes beyond the background to the thematic function. While singing is only a partial explanation of the story in the novel, “Chunhyangga” and “Shimcheongga” in “Seopyeonje” are the main stories that lead the first and second half of the movie, respectively. The video of “Seopyeonje” also plays a role in leading the story, not just assisting the story. he last scene of the movie “Seopyeonje” is one of the best scenes in Korean film history created by combining sound and video. The final sequence of the film is a scene in which only singing sound and video are used to solve the pain and sadness(losing parents early, affair, incestuous desire, family breakdown, love, separation, death, and despair) entangled in all the stories of the film. The scene where Song-hwa sings and Dong-ho hits the drum expressed the process of unraveling all their resentments.
A Study on the Objectives of Local Cultural Policies: Focusing on the Cultural Enjoyment Gap
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Chon Youngok , Jang Segil
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the scope of local cultural policies through an empirical study on the cultural enjoyment gap. For this purpose, the cultural enjoyment status of culturally marginalized groups derived from the review of previous studies was compared and analyzed within the same basic local government. In addition, the experience level of each cultural genre was investigated and analyzed by dividing cultural enjoyment into viewing, participation, and education stages. The results of the analysis showed that, first, when it comes to leisure time for cultural enjoyment, those in their 60s and older, those with lower income levels, and those living in towns and villages have more leisure time on an average weekday. Second, 25% of all respondents have experienced veiwing cultural events. Movies and museums were found to be universal cultural enjoyment genres, and in most genres, the underrepresented groups were found to be real. Third, direct participation in cultural events was lower among those under the age of 50, those with lower median income, and those living in the urban. Fourth, the experience of cultural education was also low, with significant mean differences by class.
Mediation Effects of Self-Esteem between Experience of Exposure to Family Violence and Interpersonal Competence among Nursing Students
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Yuhee , Moon Mikyung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to identify the mediation effect of self-esteem between experience of exposure to family violence and interpersonal competence. The study involved 151 nursing students aged 20 and older. The data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA with Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. Mediating effect of self-esteem was examined by the verification process suggested by Baron and Kenny. the Significance of mediation effect was verified by Sobel test. Interpersonal competence of nursing students showed a significantly negative correlation with experience of exposure to family violence and positive correlation with self-esteem. The influences of experience of exposure to family violence on interpersonal competence among nursing students was completely mediated by self-esteem. The program of interpersonal competence on nursing students should include the consideration about experience of exposure to family violence.
Research on the Cultural Expandability of DMZ Utilizing Virtual Museum Platforms
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Ko Kyungho , Lee Daechul
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to use a virtual museum platform to expand the cultural and artistic experiences related to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). The DMZ, with its historical, political, military, ecological, and geographical significance, has gained global attention, vividly illustrating the unique geopolitical characteristics of the Korean Peninsula involving peace, confrontation, and coexistence. It is noteworthy that existing cultural and artistic activities in the DMZ often rely on direct participation. However, due to the challenges of accessibility, limited information, and cultural differences over time associated with the DMZ, there are difficulties in expanding cultural and artistic content.Therefore, in this study, we assume that digital platforms such as virtual museums utilizing 3D laser projection mapping or 3D scanning will play a crucial role in addressing these limitations. We aim to analyze the current situation and potential solutions by examining existing cultural and artistic activities within the DMZ, considering the role of these digital platforms in overcoming the identified challenges.
A Study on Chinese Corresponding Expressions of Korean ‘Amudo’
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Quan Suying
Published: February 2024

This study aims to reveal the correspondence patterns of Chinese expressions for the indefinitive pronoun 'amudo’ in Korean, and to examine their similarities and differences through a comparison with ‘amudo+V+Neg’. For this purpose, Chinese expressions corresponding to 'amudo’ were extracted from Chinese dictionaries, and to confirm the list based on the frequency and distribution of verbs, the total number of intransitive verbs in the phrase 'amudo V’ was counted as 22 by using the 'N-gram' function of the ‘Antconc’ programme. The results showed that Korean 'amudo‘ corresponds to four types of Chinese ‘arbitrary reference(任指)’ usage and three types of ‘empty reference(虛指)’ usage. However, these expressions, like Korean 'amudo’, were all used in the sense of ‘complete negation’, but depending on the usage, they also had the meaning of ‘limited negation’ or ‘partial negation’. In addition, the ‘Neg’ form combined with Korean 'amudo V' has no restrictions when combined with intransitive verbs, but the structural relationship between intransitive verbs and the corresponding Chinese expressions differs depending on the single word and the compound word. Through this study, we were able to derive similar, under-differentiated, and over-differentiated correspondences between various Chinese expressions and Korean 'amudo’.
Osmosis between Literature and Music: Focusing on Duras’s Nathalie Granger and Moderato Cantabile
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Eunnekyung
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we seek to understand the interrelationship between literature and music through Duras' works. First, we selected Nathalie Granger and Moderato cantabile as representative works in which music was explicitly presented. Nathalie Granger is a work that was produced as a movie and then introduced in the form of a screenplay. This work has a nouveau-roman tendency to express the aesthetic correlation between literature and music through cinematic writing within the historical background of the development of mass media. Moderato cantabile is a work that presents a musical background in the title itself. Here, music demonstrates not only the internal changes of the characters but also the technique of imprinting the structure and rhythm of the entire work. In conclusion, through the analysis of these two works, we confirm the close osmosis between literature expressed in language and music, a non-verbal form of expression.
The Effect of the Instructor's Communication Style on the Attitude of Beauty Education Classes
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lim Juha
Published: February 2024

This study was conducted to examine the impact of the instructor's communication style on the class attitude of beauty university beauty education. The survey was conducted from June 20 to July 30, 2023, for the third and fourth graders who are attending beauty universities, and an analysis of 200 copies as the SPSS WIN 21.0 program. As a result of the study, it was found that there was a positive correlation in the factors of trust, professional, and cooperative among the communication styles of instructors. In addition, it was found that among the instructors' communication styles, the cooperative and professional types had a positive effect on the teaching attitude. In other words, when cooperative understanding through mutual communication that respects learners and professional instructional information support for basic theoretical education and practical technology are provided smoothly and accurately, a positive teaching attitude is cultivated by forming trust between professors and learners due to class synchronization. Therefore, instructors should research and develop factors of a soft, accurate, friendly, but professional ambivalent perspective of communication style to pursue the right teaching attitude for skin beauty education and seek ways to apply classes.
Research on the Current Status and Background Analysis of Actual Use of Four-character Idioms: China People's Daily from 2018 to 2023
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Ki Yumi
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the Frequency of appearance and actual background of four-character idioms, focusing on China People's Daily newspaper, looked at the current status of actual use of four-character idioms, and then analyzed the background of actual use of four-character idioms. The purpose is to provide more practical help in understanding four-character idioms through the background of actual use and combining words. 2018.01.01-2023.10.31 By analyzing the appearance rate and actual background of use of four-character idioms that appeared in China People's Daily newspaper during the period, we analyzed the following five backgrounds (events): ‘Potential for development and strong cooperative relationship between countries.’ ‘Expressing the will to inherit the firmness and spirit of China's political system and emphasizing the role of the party.’ ‘Situation in which a serious disaster occurs, or a large -scale event is held with the entire population’, ‘Expressing regret for the actions of other countries’, ‘Pioneering new paths and challenges’
reformulação da etapa do ensino médio a partir da Lei 13.415 de 2017 e o avanço das práticas neoliberais na educação brasileira
Authors: Dutra Patrick , Zanelatto João Henrique
Published: February 2024

Recebido: 28/02/2023

Aprovado: 11/04/2023

O presente artigo intenta analisar a reformulação da etapa do ensino médio a partir da Lei 13.415 de 2017 e o avanço das práticas neoliberais na educação brasileira. Destaca-se a necessidade de interpretar estas reformulações em seu contexto histórico, político e social, constituindo análise do avanço neoliberal na educação brasileira. Esta pesquisa, de caráter bibliográfico e documental, buscou compreender a Medida Provisória nº 746/2016, a Lei 13.415 de 2017 e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular, como resultantes de uma construção histórica marcada por conflitos sociais, rupturas e ambiguidades, tendo por base o conceito de Cultura Política, para constituir a base das análises. A reformulação do ensino médio ganha contornos autoritários e impositivos no governo de Michel Temer, após o golpe político parlamentar que destituiu Dilma Rousseff do poder, caracterizando o avanço de práticas neoliberais na realidade educacional brasileira.

Palavras-chave: Novo Ensino Médio; Reformulação do Ensino Médio; Cultura Política; Práticas neoliberais.
Sociedade e sustentabilidade
Authors: Leite de Souza Newton
Published: February 2024

Recebida: 08/01/2021

Aprovada: 17/05/2023
Say Goodbye to National Security
Authors: Chen Yu
Published: February 2024

This essay critically examines the concept of national security, arguing that it is a Western-centric paradigm that often exacerbates insecurity in non-Western countries. By tracing the historical evolution of national security, the essay highlights its focus on state sovereignty and territorial integrity, which fails to address the complexities of contemporary global challenges. Through case studies, it is demonstrated how the United States' pursuit of national security has led to insecurity in various regions, underlining the limitations of a narrowly defined national security paradigm. In response, the essay proposes a shift towards new security concepts that reflect the interconnected, interdependent nature of today's world. These alternatives—Resilience Security, Harmony Security, Interconnected Security, and Generational Security—emphasize inclusivity, sustainability, and cooperation. They aim to place human well-being, environmental stewardship, and the prosperity of future generations at the center of security considerations, offering a more holistic, equitable, and sustainable approach to global security challenges.
In vitro co-culture models for the assessment of orthopedic antibacterial biomaterials
Authors: Eijkel Benedictus I. M. , Apachitei Iulian , Fratila-Apachitei Lidy E. , Zadpoor Amir A.
Published: February 2024

The antibacterial biofunctionality of bone implants is essential for the prevention and treatment of implant-associated infections (IAI). In vitro co-culture models are utilized to assess this and study bacteria-host cell interactions at the implant interface, aiding our understanding of biomaterial and the immune response against IAI without impeding the peri-implant bone tissue regeneration. This paper reviews existing co-culture models together with their characteristics, results, and clinical relevance. A total of 36 studies were found involving in vitro co-culture models between bacteria and osteogenic or immune cells at the interface with orthopedic antibacterial biomaterials. Most studies (∼67%) involved co-culture models of osteogenic cells and bacteria (osteo-bac), while 33% were co-culture models of immune cells and bacterial cells (im-bac). All models involve direct co-culture of two different cell types. The cell seeding sequence (simultaneous, bacteria-first, and cell-first) was used to mimic clinically relevant conditions and showed the greatest effect on the outcome for both types of co-culture models. The im-bac models are considered more relevant for early peri-implant infections, whereas the osteo-bac models suit late infections. The limitations of the current models and future directions to develop more relevant co-culture models to address specific research questions are also discussed.
Mini review: Asymmetric Müllerian duct development in the chicken embryo
Authors: Tan Juan L. , Major Andrew T. , Smith Craig A.
Published: February 2024

Müllerian ducts are paired embryonic tubes that give rise to the female reproductive tract. In humans, the Müllerian ducts differentiate into the Fallopian tubes, uterus and upper portion of the vagina. In birds and reptiles, the Müllerian ducts develop into homologous structures, the oviducts. The genetic and hormonal regulation of duct development is a model for understanding sexual differentiation. In males, the ducts typically undergo regression during embryonic life, under the influence of testis-derived Anti-Müllerian Hormone, AMH. In females, a lack of AMH during embryogenesis allows the ducts to differentiate into the female reproductive tract. In the chicken embryo, a long-standing model for development and sexual differentiation, Müllerian duct development in females in asymmetric. Only the left duct forms an oviduct, coincident with ovary formation only on the left side of the body. The right duct, together with the right gonad, becomes vestigial. The mechanism of this avian asymmetry has never been fully resolved, but is thought to involve local interplay between AMH and sex steroid hormones. This mini-review re-visits the topic, highlighting questions in the field and proposing a testable model for asymmetric duct development. We argue that current molecular and imaging techniques will shed new light on this curious asymmetry. Information on asymmetric duct development in the chicken model will inform our understanding of sexual differentiation in vertebrates more broadly.
Expression of miRNA-29c in the carotid plaque and its association with diabetic mellitus
Authors: Wang Hua , Mai Peipei , He Fang , Zhang Yanfang
Published: February 2024

Background

Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a major cause of ischemic stroke, and ischemic stroke is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, the reason for the build-up of atherosclerosis plaque is unknown. The miRNA-29c was reported to promote the phenotype transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in diabetes mice, eventually leading to plaque formation and bleeding. However, such studies are rare and limited to animal experiments.

Methods

In our study, 40 patients were divided into a diabetic mellitus (DM) group and a non-DM group according to whether they were diagnosed with DM. Then, the real-time quantitative PCR was applied to examine the miRNA-29c level in human carotid plaque tissue derived from 40 subjects receiving carotid endarterectomy.

Results

Briefly, diabetes patients had a decreased miRNA-29c level as compared with non-DM subjects, and this comparison was statistically significant (P = 0.02). Notably, variable miRNA-29c level was negatively associated with HbA1c level, although no statistical significance was observed. Moreover, there was an increased miRNA-29c level in patients with cerebral stroke.

Conclusion

Collectively, the miRNA-29c level in the carotid plaque is closely associated with DM and cerebral stroke, which may contribute to atherosclerosis formation.