bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on the School Farm Project of 'Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook' in the Republic of Burundi, Africa
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yang Joonyoung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the school farm project at Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook in the Republic of Burundi, Africa. This research aims to explore how the school farm was established, its operational methods, and to examine its significance in educational, social, and economic aspects, comparing it with existing school farm cases. To achieve this, the study analyzed the school farm project through relevant literature and records. The school farm at Technical High School for Girls Choi Jung Sook provides students with practical agricultural experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to women's empowerment and independence in educational terms. Socially, it promotes participation and cooperation within the local community and strengthens the community's problem-solving capabilities through social cohesion. Economically, it supports the financial independence of the school and the local community and contributes to regional economic development through various projects. This research is expected to provide useful clues on how school farms can bring positive changes to communities in the poorest countries outside of Burundi.
Research on Using Generative AI to Learn Critical Foreign Language: Focusing on ChatGPT and the Hungarian Language
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Junwon , Song Eunji
Published: February 2024

This study aims to explore the application of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for teaching and learning special language. Critical Foreign Language(CFL) have become more important as we enter the global era, but their diversity and complexity have significantly limited the creation of an educational environment in which all citizens can participate. In order to overcome these limitations, this study proposed a new model, PPTC (Planning - Presentation - Task - Circulation), based on educational models such as PPP and TTT that have been utilized in existing foreign language education, in which learners can make their own foreign language learning plans, create materials, set and evaluate tasks, and practice circulation in four areas(reading, writing, listening, and speaking) by utilizing artificial intelligence. We discussed the learning experience and utilization of each step, and furthermore, we compared the results of AI and existing materials. Through these findings, we hope to improve the efficiency of CFL learning and contribute to the development of the domestic CFL education environment.
Analysis of University Students' Perceptions Regarding the Operation of Metaverse-linked Career Courses
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kang Miyoung , Kim Kyungyi
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify university students' perceptions and needs regarding the operation of metaverse-linked career courses and generate basic data for improving and upgrading the operation of university career courses. For this purpose, this study conducted a survey targeting 176 university students. The research results are as follows. First, university students expressed a relatively positive perception of metaverse-linked career courses, and their experience in taking related courses had a positive effect on their preference for the course and their intention to take it. Second, university students preferred small group classes for class support for operating metaverse-linked career courses and highly recognized the need for the basic functions and information functions of cyber lectures. Third, as a result of comparing the importance recognition of learner usage ability and instructor usage ability for operating metaverse-linked career courses, university students perceived the importance of instructor usage ability to be higher than learner usage ability.
Examining the Influence of Picture Book Reading, Discussion, and Meaning Construction on Students' Self-Esteem
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Jiyoung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of meaning-making activities through reading and discussing picture books on students' self-esteem. To determine the effects of meaning-making activities using picture books on positive and negative emotions, a pre-post paired sample t-test was conducted using Rosenberg's self-esteem test tool, and the results were analyzed by comparing the results with previous studies on the effects of picture book reading on readers' defining domains. The reading activity showed statistically significant improvements in students' positive and negative emotions. These findings suggest that reading and discussing picture books and meaning-making activities have a positive impact on academic self-efficacy, and are consistent with previous research showing that reading picture books and meaning-making activities through peer-to-peer interaction have a positive impact on students' self-esteem. In particular, the pre- to post-test gains on academic self-efficacy -related items emphasize that reading and discussing picture books and meaning-making activities can have a positive impact on academic self-perception.
The Mediating Effect of Couple's Sexual Autonomy on the Relationship between the Perceptions of Sexual Inequality and of Infidelity: Focused on the Moderating Effect of Gender and Age
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Wonjune , Lee Heejin
Published: February 2024

This study aims to reveal the mediating effect of sexual autonomy between couples on the effect of sexual equality on the perception of infidelity among married men and women, and the moderating effect of gender and age. The sample sive of data through online survey was 614 married men and women aged 35-59, analyzed using Amos and Mplus. The notable findings are as follow: First, compared to married women, married men have lower sexual equality and marital sexual autonomy and are more tolerant of infidelity. Second, for women over the age of 45, sexual autonomy between spouses has been proven to be a important characteristic of making the perception of sexual equality critical of affair. Experts in fields seeking to improve critical awareness of infidelity among married people should be able to reflect the discrimination of them according to their gender and age group. In addition, to improve awareness of sexual equality, continuous social efforts, including legal institutional improvement and strengthening gender equality education, must be made in parallel.
A Study on the Development of Logistics Support in Consideration of Topographical Difficulties in Operation in North Korea: Focusing on the Comparative Analysis of Rasputicha and North Korean Geography
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Changjun , Park Chanyoung , Park Sungsoo
Published: February 2024

Due to climate change, the temporal expansion of Rasputica is having a great influence on the operation of Army. The Korean military should analyze the possibility of occurrence of topographical difficulties in consideration of climate change on the Korean Peninsula. In this paper, the possibility of Rasputica occurrence was considered by comparing and analyzing the topographic and meteorological factors of Russia and Ukraine, and the Hwanghaebukdo and Pyongannamdo, and the direction of development of logistics support for the Korean military was discussed. The two regions are important areas of the Korean military in case of emergency, with wide plains and major cities located. As a result of the analysis, the area showed some similar characteristics to that of the Ukrainian region. Alluvial soil and deep mud soil are mainly formed on a wide plain, and drainage is insufficient, and if conditions such as a large amount of precipitation and temperature are satisfied, there is a possibility of causing Rasputica. The direction of overcoming topographic difficulties in terms of logistics support was considered by using railroads, roads, and water transportation.
Examining the Direction of University Character Education from the Perspective of Lunyu(論語)’s Sentences
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Hayun
Published: February 2024

This study was attempted with the purpose of suggesting the direction of character education necessary for college life, focusing on the sentences of Lunyu(論語), to college students who have experienced the coronavirus pandemic. For the inner cultivation and moral values of college students, it was concluded that various sentences in the Analects of Confucius can cultivate the inner self of college students and increase their moral and spiritual values. In other words, college students must start from the mindset of valuing themselves and treat others with respect based on that mindset in order to build smooth relationships. And if we practice love while maintaining these relationships, I believe that the core values presented in Lunyu(論語) can be properly expressed in modern character education.
A Study on Latin American Rhythm Expression Techniques in EDM: Focusing on Works Released since 2010
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yoo Jin , Jeon Yoonhan
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze Latin American rhythm expression techniques in EDM, explore the impact of these expressions on the future music industry, and present a new perspective on musical creativity. Prior to the study, a basic study was conducted to explore the impact of the times according to the historical flow of each genre. For in-depth research, the scope was limited to works released after 2010, which are evaluated as the heyday of EDM, and cases showing the rhythmic characteristics of Latin America were selected by referring to articles and introductions from distributors. As a result of analyzing the instruments and rhythms applied in the works selected to draw conclusions, new works were formed by introducing various traditional instruments, samba, reggae-like rhythms, and 'Call And Response' playing methods, and it was found that these experiments could contribute to the development of the future music industry by creating new experiences and expanding the diversity of music.
China's Museum Policy and Ji'an Goguryeo Museum
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Bongsuk
Published: February 2024

This study aims to review examined the unique origin and development process of Chinese museums, focusing on cultural property protection policies. The purpose of this paper is to promote an understanding of the rapidly changing Chinese museum policy and the improvement of the Goguryeo cultural heritage in the family, and to actively utilize it in research on this field. In China, museums possess cultural properties, disseminate history and cultural knowledge, and implement patriotism and socialist education to the public. Local museums, built after the 2000s, are shedding new light on the ancient history and culture of the region from the perspective of the 21st century. To protect the cultural heritage of Goguryeo in the city, the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China has built a new House Ji'an Goguryeo Museum to focus on the relationship between Goguryeo and China's central countries. It best reflects China's ancient Korean history policy through its improved regional cultural heritage, emphasizing that Goguryeo is a part of China's history.
Player Experience and Apocalypse Reproduced through Norse Mythology in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jo Beomjun , Kihl Taesuk
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to analyze how Norse mythology is represented in the game Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and examine how the destruction of the Isu civilization, represented by the Norse myth Ragnarok, is experienced by the player. For this, we analyze the episodes within the game's mythological framework, compare them to Norse mythology, examine the end of the Isu civilization, and consider how the apocalypse is experienced through the player's actions on behalf of the character. In the game, Ragnarok functions as a narrative to explain the destruction of the Isu civilization, representing themes addressed in the apocalyptic worldview of science fiction: the creation and destruction of civilizations, human nature and population composition, the development of life sciences, and ethical issues. Furthermore, players can observe that they are experiencing the repetition of the post-apocalypse of the Isu civilization after Ragnarok and the pre-apocalypse of the human world by playing from the perspective of each character’s civilizations: Layla as a modern human being, Eivor in the 9th century, and Odin as the Isu in myth.
A Study on the ‘Nordic Cultural Code’ Incuded in “Viking Network” and the Northern European ‘Cultural Network’
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Hwang Younyoung
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to elucidate the reasons behind the recent prominence of Nordic culture in our surroundings. This inquiry posits a fundamental connection with the Vikings, and its content systematically elucidates Nordic cultural codes through the works of three Nordic authors in the realm of humanities. The Nordic culture imbued with this cultural code is disseminated worldwide through the Viking network, exhibiting distinctive features that differentiate it from Western European culture and showcase unique characteristics specific to the familiar Nordic culture.
Analysis of Group Program Trends for Therapeutic Intervention after Traumatic Events
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Byeon Eunhee , Kim Sungbong , Youn Hyeayeon
Published: February 2024

This study attempted to confirm research trends on group programs for therapeutic intervention after traumatic events by analyzing them and provide directions for future trauma-related research.For this purpose, a total of 96 trauma-related group program studies published in domestic KCI-registered journals from 2004 to 2023 were collected, classification criteria were set, and analyzed from various angles.As a result, it was most often published in the Journal of the Korean Psychological Association (14.5%), the target was adults at 46.9%, the type was emotional abuse at 26.4%, physical abuse at 25.6%, and the theory was cognitive behavioral therapy at 14.3%.In terms of program structure, the total number of sessions is 7-8 (35.2%), the number of sessions is once a week (59.2%), the time per session is 120 minutes (22.6%), and the number of experimental group members is 13 or more (33%) appeared to prefer.
The Appearance and Meaning of Educative Rural Migration: A Case Study on Urban-to-rural Migration in Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Heo Nagyeom
Published: February 2024

Modern Korean society is in a crisis of regional extinction due to a decrease in the rural population. Accordingly, local governments are actively supporting policies to increase the local population, and academic circles are continuously studying the policies of urban-to-rural migrant. In this background, this study explains a steady increase in urban-to-rural migrants to Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, and analyzes its meaning in an anthropological way. This paper is a case study of urban-to-rural migrants who moved to educate children among the cases of urban-to-rural migrants. After moving to area of Samwoo Elementary School, establishing a Gosanhyang Education Community and contributing to converting Gosan High School into a public alternative high school, they improved the educative environment of that village. This study shows that the local educational environment has changed due to the activities of Gosan's educative rural migrants, attracting urban-to-rural migrants with various purposes such as cultural and ecological rural migrants, and the Gosan area has been into a spotlight for urban-to-rural migrant area.
The Impact of Belly Dance Professional Performance Value on Image and Re-viewing Intention: Focusing on The Performance of Ahlan and Sahlan on The 70th Anniversary of Egypt's National Holiday
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Susanna
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of professional belly dance performances on the belly dance image perceived by visitors and their intention to watch it again. Accordingly, a research study was conducted with 173 viewers of the performance of Ahlan Wa sahlan, a belly dance original work commissioned as part of the event commemorating the 70th anniversary of Egypt's national holiday hosted by the Egyptian Embassy in Korea, as a valid sampling group. SPSS 25 was used as an analysis tool, and the results are as follows. First, professional belly dance performances have a significant positive impact on the belly dance image. Second, professional belly dance performances have a significant positive effect on visitors’ intention to re-watch. Third, the belly dance image has a significant positive effect on viewers' intention to watch again. Fourth, professional belly dance performances show a mediating effect in the influence relationship between image and re-viewing intention factors.
The Lasting Impact of Mother’s Grit and a Child’s Grit
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Ziyung , Chung Eun Jung , Jung Sukyung
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study ato examine the long-term changes in children's grit according to maternal grit. The analysis data utilized the 2018 data from the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey (KCYPS), consisting of a total of 2,590 1st grade middle school students and their parents over a period of 4 years. The final analysis included 2,275 pairs of children and mothers who had data for at least 2 years among the 4 years of major variables. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 28.0 and M-plus 8.0 programs, and latent growth modeling was analyzed in two stages: unconditional and conditional models. The results of the study confirmed that both maternal and child grit decreased over time. In other words, higher initial maternal grit led to higher initial child grit, but child grit sharply decreased over time. Furthermore, the rate of change in maternal grit was found to be associated with the rate of change in child grit, with a gradual decrease in maternal grit corresponding to a gradual decrease in child grit over time. This study aims to confirm the long-term impact of maternal grit on child grit through longitudinal analysis and provide foundational data for the study of child grit development.
A Study on the Learning Effects and User Experience of Mixed-Initiative Interactions in Generative AI Chatbots
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Yang Naeun , Oh Changhoon
Published: February 2024

This study explores the impact of interaction types of generative AI chatbots on learning achievement and user experience. It focuses on Mixed-Initiative Interaction (MII), which is similar to a creative, bidirectional conversation between humans, and Human Initiative Interaction (HII), which supports unidirectional conversations based on prompts from human users. The study conducted an online experiment that participants engaged with chatbots exhibiting these interaction types in a learning context. Results indicate that chatbots supporting Mixed-initiative Interaction enhance learning achievement and increase engagement and motivation. However, they may also increase cognitive load for users. Additionally, acceptance of Mixed-initiative interaction varied according to users' previous experience with ChatGPT. This research highlights the educational value and potential limitations of Mixed-initiative interaction, providing significant insights into the interaction design of generative AI chatbots.
The Possibility of Developing Local Content Utilizing the Hoe of Traditional Korean Farming Tool: An Exploratory Study Focusing on the Popularity of ‘Yeongju Daejanggan Homi’
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kwon Kyosook , Kim Gongsook
Published: February 2024

This study examines the global attention on the 'Yeongju Daejanggan Homi' from Amazon, exploring content development in Yeongju, Gyeongbuk, with the traditional Korean farming tool, the hoe. Analyzing homi popularity, ‘Homis in BTS rap lyrics, the first lady's hoe diplomacy, and collaborations with Petite Hoe, the study assesses Yeongju's content potential. It designs a gardening festival and explores creating a gardening hoe set. Renowned as the birthplace of “Putgut” or hoe washing, Yeongju's cultural significance is reinterpreted, designed a global trends-aligned gardening festival. The study aims to enhance the 'Yeongju Daejanggan Homi' set and create a home gardening hoe set combining excellence, functionality, and aesthetics, contributing to regional development. This exploratory study is significant in that it reevaluates the value of traditional Korean farming tools and seeks ways to contribute to regional development in a modern context.
A Study on the Utilization of Formularies of Letters DB
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Donggeon
Published: February 2024

The formularies of letters published from can be said to be a letter writing textbook. It gained great popularity as letter writing became popular in the late Joseon Dynasty. Based on the intermediate results of the interrogation template DB, this paper considered ways to utilize it for the public. The first is to publish a standard letter template that selects the most exemplary letters. Second, we proposed a way to recreate a DB that can be used in asynchronous communication methods and use it in various ways. Thirdly, it can be used for writing education, etc. Interpretation is data that is closely related to people's lives, and if the DB is properly processed and made available to the public, it can become a positive example of the results being spread to the public and actively used. Especially now that various means of communication have emerged due to the development of technology, it is expected that higher added value can be created by utilizing the interrogation form DB.
A Case Study on the Development of Cultural Contents of Chinese Classical Literature IP: Focusing on the Use of “A New Account of Tales of the World”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Choi Younghee , Moon Hyounsun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility of utilizing classical literature as a cultural archetype, focusing on the Chinese short-form animation series “A New Account of Tales of the World(世說新語).” To this end, the overall characteristics of representative Chinese cultural contents using classical literature were reviewed. In addition, we tried to find a trans-media storytelling method that can be applied in Korea by analyzing success stories through the narrative of “A New Account of Tales of the World” and media utilization strategies. In particular, Tencent's all-round multimedia platform strategy brought critical and public response to the short-form animation series. This work can be said to be an excellent success story in attempting various reinterpretations and recreations for a successful transition to a multimedia platform while inheriting and preserving the original value of classical literature.
Deviant Gestures: Deleuze’s Communicative Disruption
Authors: Shores Corry
Published: February 2024

For Deleuze, the creation and conveyance of meaning requires not a strict fidelity to an original idea, message or image but rather its deformation. The forces causing such disfigurations operate in gesture, vocalisation and text, with one level sometimes disrupting the others. Among them, gesture plays an especially important role, given Deleuze’s attention to bodily experience. He locates it in theatre, painting and cinema, particularly in the works of Carmelo Bene, Francis Bacon and Jerry Lewis. In these cases, instead of conveying a recognisable message, a deformative gesture sends a shock wave that scrambles normal meaning assignments and codings. Yet, although gesture is a main channel for these communication disruptive forces, their origin may lie elsewhere, namely, in a ‘pick-up’ of influences resulting from an inter-affective encounter between heterogeneous bodies.
REPRESENTASI CITRA MUSLIMAH DALAM IKLAN WARDAH COSMETICS “BERGERAK HIDUPKAN HARAPAN” EDISI RAMADHAN 1443 H
Authors: Amaniah Suci , Afyatul Masruroh Sayyidah
Published: February 2024

Advertising is a promotional medium used by various companies to increase sales of services and goods. Television commercials are believed to be able to influence audiences to purchase products. Moreover, using female figures can increase the appeal of an ad because of their beauty. Many commercials feature female figures showing their curves, such as those featuring women in short, tight clothing. However, unlike Wardah Cosmetics' commercial "Bergerak Hidupkan Harapan" Ramadan 1443 H edition, this ad features women wearing hijab and decently dressed. In addition, Wardah's ads not only showed physical beauty but also the beauty of the heart. This research focuses on the image of Muslim women shown in Wardah Cosmetics' commercial "Bergerak Hidupkan Harapan" Ramadan 1443 H edition. This research concludes that first, there were 15 significant scenes presenting a modern Muslimah, marked by the current Muslim style of  clothing and hijab. However, the hijab style used does not fit Islamic law because it does not cover the chest. And the use of Wardah's products on Muslimah actresses leads the audience to keep their faces clean no matter how busy they are and to maintain their appearance at all opportunities. Second, muslimah are depicted as the image of pigura and pinggan. The image of the pigura in this not only shows beauty physically, but also has a beautiful heart. Then the image of pinggan in this commercial shows women in the kitchen not only for cooking but also as a business.
Akselerasi pendidikan karakter melalui integrasi kearifan lokal dalam Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Erlande Rike
Published: February 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi tentang pengalaman dan tantangan yang dihadapi guru dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran PPKn berbasis kearifan lokal dengan memanfaatkan teknologi guna menguatkan karakter peserta didik. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui  wawancara mendalam dengan beberapa guru yang telah mengembangkan materi PPKn berbasis kearifan lokal dengan memanfaatkan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru-guru tersebut telah berhasil mengintegrasikan kearifan lokal dalam pembelajaran PPKn dengan memanfaatkan teknologi. Teknologi mampu memfasilitasi proses pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif dan menarik bagi peserta didik. dan memungkinkan guru untuk mengakses sumber daya pendukung pembelajaran dengan lebih mudah. Namun, terdapat beberapa tantangan yang dihadapi oleh guru dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran PPKn berbasis kearifan lokal dengan pemanfaatan teknologi sehingga perlu diambil beberapa langkah konkret baik oleh guru maupun pemerintah untuk mengatasi tantangan tersebut. Integrasi pembelajaran dengan kearifan lokal ini diharapkan mampu mengakselerasi pendidikan karakter di Indonesia.
POR UMA ESCOLA SEM LGBTIFOBIA: PROPOSTA TEATRAL DESENVOLVIDA COM ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Martins Guaraci da Silva Lopes , Lopes Claudemar Pedroso
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo resulta do interesse em analisar as contribuições do teatro na escola para a desestabilização de discursos excludentes associadas à construção de gênero e sexualidades. Para tanto, utilizou-se da pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa que associou a fundamentação teórica à pesquisa de campo. O estudo teórico se pautou nos autores com pesquisas voltadas para a pedagogia teatral e também para o processo construí­do das identidades de gênero. A pesquisa de campo ocorreu com estudantes do Ensino Médio inseridos em escolas da rede pública paranaense. No percurso desta investigação foi possí­vel constatar o desenvolvimento da percepção dos participantes envolvidos no que tange às configurações de gênero e o leque de multiplicidades e de enfrentamentos que envolvem esta temática.
O Hibridismo do grupo "Selvática Ações Artí­sticas" como caracterí­stica da pós-modernidade no teatro pós-dramático.
Authors: Schaffer Bernardo Davi
Published: February 2024

Este artigo pretende apresentar o grupo teatral "Selvática Ações Artí­sticas" , de Curitiba, Paraná, como representante da estética pós-dramática no cenário teatral contemporâneo. Para atingir esse objetivo, será feita uma análise do material de divulgação do grupo, a saber: sua página no "Facebook" e seu blog. Como base teórica, serão apresentados os pareceres de Lehmann (2011), sobre o teatro pós-dramático, e Louro (2001), sobre a teoria queer, que rege as escolhas temáticas do grupo.
O verbete "Danse" na Encyclopédie de Diderot e D'Alembert
Authors: Dellatre Bonfim Tomass Izis
Published: February 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma tradução para o verbete "Danse" , o qual figura na "Enciclopédia, ou dicionário racional das ciências, artes e profissões" , impressa entre 1751 e 1772, de Diderot e D'Alembert. Ciente de que há uma tradução parcial do verbete, publicada pela editora UNESP (2015), é apresentada aqui uma tradução mais completa do verbete, onde os í­mpetos dos organizadores da Enciclopédia, a saber, os de proporcionar ao leitor uma visão geral e universal de todas os verbetes que a compõem, fica mais evidente. Porém, é sempre seguro ter em mente que tal visão universal ainda parte de uma hierarquia, na qual a sociedade europeia ocidental aqui ainda se encontra no topo central, e todo o resto é escrito a partir de seu ponto de vista. Sendo o século XVIII francês um perí­odo chave para várias transformações no campo da polí­tica e da cultura ocidentais, apresento essa tradução no intuito de compreender um pouco mais de como se configurava a definição de dança neste perí­odo da modernidade ocidental.
PERSONAGENS DA LITERATURA E DO CINEMA: UMA RESENHA
Authors: Durães Daniele Sena
Published: February 2024

Trata-se de uma publicação decorrente do Grupo de Pesquisa Literatura, Cinema e Ensino, criado em 2018 por um coletivo interessado em discutir temas e questões inerentes aos campos da Literatura, do Cinema e de suas imbricações com a Educação. Composto por 8 textos/ensaios de diferentes autoras e autores, esta coletânea, publicada pela Editora Casaletras em 2020, e organizada por Jeanine Geraldo Javarez e José Aparí­cio da Silva, traz como seu objeto central análises sobre possí­veis traduções, adaptações e recriações da literatura para o cinema.
PEDAGOGIAS DECOLONIAIS EM PERFORMANCE
Authors: Lotufo Júlia Jenior
Published: February 2024

Práticas educativas em performance têm se tornado uma área em construção cada vez mais potente no campo da arte-educação. Diversas abordagens são possí­veis neste sentido tendo em vista a amplitude da temática. Voltamos nossa atenção para o potencial decolonial de tais processos. Encontrando aí­ um rico território em que os sujeitos possam construir conhecimento coletivamente, experimentar a si próprios, vivenciar e educar a si mesmos, baseados em um cultivo de si, que passa necessariamente pelo corpo de cada ser, que traz, como matéria, a singularidade de cada um em suas vivências e experiências próprias e únicas. Nesse sentido, olhamos para o corpo como algo central no processo decolonial, não o corpo de uma pessoa qualquer, sem idade, raça, nacionalidade, gênero, sexualidade, classe social, mas reconhecendo suas especificidades, seu lugar único de fala. Nos posicionamos assim em uma perspectiva interseccional, que reflete sobre as múltiplas camadas de opressão que nos formam e deformam, reflexos da colonialidade do poder, do ser, do saber, do corpo, do imaginário, que nos foram impostos, e que ainda repercutem em nossa carne.
BOCA NO TROMBONE, PEQUENA FORTUNA CRÍTICA
Authors: Navas Cássia
Published: February 2024

Boca no trombone, pequena fortuna crí­tica é um artigo-compilação de textospublicados por mim que seguem organizados tendo como base um programa de livesrealizadas de 27 de maio a 22 de julho de 2020: o "Boca no Trombone: 5 temas paraa dança" , produzido especialmente para a Oficina Cultural Oswald de Andrade (OficinasCulturais, SECEC- Secretaria de Estado da Cultura e Economia Criativa/SP, Poiesis OS daCultura).Palavras-Chave: trending topics da dança atual; crí­tica e história da dança; polí­ticas dedança.
POLIFONIA BRASILEIRA: UMA LEITURA DE LABAN PLURAL, DE MELINA SCIALOM (2017)
Authors: Martins Giancarlo
Published: February 2024

Trata-se de uma resenha crí­tica sobre o livro Laban plural: arte do movimento,pesquisa e genealogia da práxis de Rudolf Laban no Brasil de autoria de Melina Scialom epublicado no Brasil em 2017 pela Editora Summus.
Scd-1 deficiency promotes the differentiation of CD8+ T effector
Authors: Lin Yiwei , Li Xushuo , Shan Haojie , Gao Jie , Yang Yanying , Jiang Linlan , Sun Lu , Chen Yuwen , Liu Fangming , Yu Xiaowei
Published: February 2024

The impact of various fatty acid types on adaptive immunity remains uncertain, and their roles remain unelucidated. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (Scd) is a Δ-9 desaturase, which is a key rate-limiting enzyme for the conversion of saturated fatty acids (SFA) to monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) in the fatty acid de novo synthesis. Scd-1 converts stearic acid (SA) and palmitic acid (PA) to oleic acid (OA) and palmitoleic acid (PO), respectively. In this study, through a series of experiments, we showed that Scd-1 and its resulting compound, OA, have a substantial impact on the transformation of CD8+ naïve T cells into effector T cells. Inactivation of Scd-1 triggers the specialization of CD8+ T cells into the Teff subset, enhancing the effector function and mitochondrial metabolism of Teff cells, and OA can partially counteract this. A deeper understanding of lipid metabolism in immune cells and its impact on cell function can lead to new therapeutic approaches for controlling the immune response and improving prognosis.
A gentler approach to monitor for heart transplant rejection
Authors: Goldberg Jason F. , Mehta Aditya , Bahniwal Rupinder K. , Agbor-Enoh Sean , Shah Palak
Published: February 2024

Despite developments in circulating biomarker and imaging technology in the assessment of cardiovascular disease, the surveillance and diagnosis of heart transplant rejection has continued to rely on histopathologic interpretation of the endomyocardial biopsy. Increasing evidence shows the utility of molecular evaluations, such as donor-specific antibodies and donor-derived cell-free DNA, as well as advanced imaging techniques, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, in the assessment of rejection, resulting in the elimination of many surveillance endomyocardial biopsies. As non-invasive technologies in heart transplant rejection continue to evolve and are incorporated into practice, they may supplant endomyocardial biopsy even when rejection is suspected, allowing for more precise and expeditious rejection therapy. This review describes the current and near-future states for the evaluation of heart transplant rejection, both in the settings of rejection surveillance and rejection diagnosis. As biomarkers of rejection continue to evolve, rejection risk prediction may allow for a more personalized approach to immunosuppression.
Association between blood urea nitrogen levels and the risk of diabetes mellitus in Chinese adults: secondary analysis based on a multicenter, retrospective cohort study
Authors: Du Jie , Zhang Wei , Niu Jing , Wang Shuili
Published: February 2024

Background

As one of the recognized indicators of kidney function, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a key marker of metabolic diseases and other diseases. Currently, data on the relationship of BUN levels with the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Chinese adults are sparse. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between BUN levels and DM risk in Chinese adults.

Data and methods

This study is a secondary analysis of a multicenter, retrospective cohort study with data from the Chinese health screening program in the DATADRYAD database. From 2010 to 2016, health screening was conducted on 211833 Chinese adults over the age of 20 in 32 locations and 11 cities in China, and there was no DM at baseline. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis assessed an independent correlation between baseline BUN levels and the risk of developing DM. The Generalized Sum Model (GAM) and smoothed curve fitting methods were used to explore the nonlinear relationship. In addition, subgroup analyses were performed to assess the consistency of correlations between different subgroups and further validate the reliability of the results.

Results

After adjusting for potential confounding factors (age, sex, etc.), BUN levels were positively correlated with the occurrence of DM (HR=1.11, 95% CI (1.00~1.23)). BUN level had a nonlinear relationship with DM risk, and its inflection point was 4.2mmol/L. When BUN was greater than 4.2mmol/L, BUN was positively correlated with DM, and the risk of DM increased by 7% for every 1 mmol/L increase in BUN (P<0.05). Subgroup analysis showed that a more significant correlation between BUN levels and DM was observed in terms of sex, BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), alaninetransaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), creatinine (Cr) and smoking status (interaction P<0.05).

Conclusion

High levels of BUN are associated with an increased risk of DM in Chinese adults, suggesting that active control of BUN levels may play an important role in reducing the risk of DM in Chinese adults.
Pretreatment level of serum sialic acid predicts both qualitative and quantitative bone metastases of prostate cancer
Authors: Sun Jingtao , Tian Tian , Wang Naiqiang , Jing Xuehui , Qiu Laiyuan , Cui Haochen , Liu Zhao , Liu Jikai , Yan Lei , Li Dawei
Published: February 2024

Background

Recently, serum sialic acid (SA) has emerged as a distinct prognostic marker for prostate cancer (PCa) and bone metastases, warranting differential treatment and prognosis for low-volume (LVD) and high-volume disease (HVD). In clinical settings, evaluating bone metastases can prove advantageous.

Objectives

We aimed to establish the correlation between SA and both bone metastasis and HVD in newly diagnosed PCa patients.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of 1202 patients who received a new diagnosis of PCa between November 2014 and February 2021. We compared pretreatment SA levels across multiple groups and investigated the associations between SA levels and the clinical parameters of patients. Additionally, we compared the differences between HVD and LVD. We utilized several statistical methods, including the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, and logistic regression.

Results

The results indicate that SA may serve as a predictor of bone metastasis in patients with HVD. ROC curve analysis revealed a cut-off value of 56.15 mg/dL with an area under the curve of 0.767 (95% CI: 0.703-0.832, P < 0.001) for bone metastasis versus without bone metastasis and a cut-off value of 65.80 mg/dL with an area under the curve of 0.766 (95% CI: 0.644-0.888, P = 0.003) for HVD versus LVD. Notably, PCa patients with bone metastases exhibited significantly higher SA levels than those without bone metastases, and HVD patients had higher SA levels than LVD patients. In comparison to the non-metastatic and LVD cohorts, the cohort with HVD exhibited higher levels of alkaline phosphatase (AKP) (median, 122.00 U/L), fibrinogen (FIB) (median, 3.63 g/L), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (median, 215.70 ng/mL), as well as higher Gleason scores (> 7). Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that an SA level of > 56.15 mg/dL was independently associated with the presence of bone metastases in PCa patients (OR = 2.966, P = 0.018), while an SA level of > 65.80 mg/dL was independently associated with HVD (OR = 1.194, P = 0.048).

Conclusion

The pretreatment serum SA level is positively correlated with the presence of bone metastases.
Comprehensive management of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus through personalized physical exercise and education using an mHealth system: The Diactive-1 study protocol
Authors: Hormazábal-Aguayo Ignacio , Muñoz-Pardeza Jacinto , López-Gil José Francisco , Huerta-Uribe Nidia , Chueca-Guindulain María J. , Berrade-Zubiri Sara , Burillo Sánchez Elisabet , Izquierdo Mikel , Ezzatvar Yasmin , García-Hermoso Antonio
Published: February 2024

Introduction

The use of new technologies presents an opportunity to promote physical activity, especially among young people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM), who tend to be less active compared to their healthy counterparts. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a personalized resistance exercise program, facilitated by the Diactive-1 App, on insulin requirements among children and adolescents diagnosed with T1DM.

Methods and analysis

A minimum of 52 children and adolescents aged 8-18 years, who were diagnosed with T1DM at least 6 months ago, will be randomly assigned to either a group engaging in an individualized resistance exercise program at least 3 times per week over a 24-week period or a waiting-list control group. The primary outcome will be the daily insulin dose requirement. The secondary outcomes will include glycemic control, cardiometabolic profile, body composition, vascular function, physical fitness, 24-hour movement behaviors, diet, and psychological parameters. The usability of the app will also be assessed.

Ethics and dissemination

Ethical approval to conduct this study has been granted by the University Hospital of Navarra Research Board (PI_2020/140). Parents or legal guardians of minors participating in the study will provide written consent, while children and adolescents will sign an assent form to indicate their voluntary agreement. The trial’s main findings will be shared through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and communication directly with participating families. This study aims to offer valuable insights into the holistic management of children and adolescents with T1DM by utilizing personalized exercise interventions through an mHealth system.

Trial registration

NCT06048757
Research on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2018–2023
Authors: Liu Ruxing , Peng Bo , Yuan Jie , Hu Jiahao , Yang Jianxin , Shan Nan , Li Qichao , Zhao Bin , Xu Chaojian , Wang Yongfeng
Published: February 2024

Objectives: The aim of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on stem cell treatment for spinal cord injury to gain an intuitive understanding of how the field is progressing, discover topics of interest, and determine what development trends are emerging in this field.

Background: Spinal cord injury and its complications often cause an enormous economic burden, and postinjury repair and treatment have always been challenging in clinical and scientific research. Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury can prevent immune rejection and induce the release of neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors to reduce the production of stress-related proteins, reactive oxygen species, and inflammatory reactions.

Methods: We analyzed the number and quality of publications in the field of stem cell therapy in spinal cord injury between 2018.01.01 and 2023.06.30 in the core collection database of Web of Science. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to sort and summarize these studies by country, institution, authors' publications, and collaborative networks. In addition, the research topics of interest were identified and summarized.

Results: This study ultimately included 2,150 valid papers, with the number of publications showing a gradual upward trend. The country, institution, author and journal with the greatest number of publications and citations are China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dai JW, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, respectively. The top three high-frequency keyword clusters were hereditary paraplegia, reactive astrocytes and tissue engineering.

Conclusion: With the help of visual analysis, we identified general trends and research topics of interest in the field of spinal cord injury over the last 5 years. Our findings suggest that stem cell transplantation for spinal cord injury and exosome therapy may be a focus of future research. This study provides a foundation for future research on stem cell therapy as well as clinical efforts in this field.
Fatty acid profiles reveal dietary variability of a large calanoid copepod Limnocalanus macrurus in the northern Baltic Sea
Authors: von Weissenberg Ella , Ruhanen Hanna , Holopainen Minna , Käkelä Reijo , Engström-Öst Jonna
Published: February 2024

Eutrophication, climate-induced warming, and salinity fluctuations are altering the fatty acid profiles and the availability of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in marine zooplankton communities. Limnocalanus macrurus Sars G.O., 1863 is a large calanoid copepod inhabiting the low-salinity areas in the Baltic Sea, where it is a major source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to commercially important fish. L. macrurus is sensitive to warming, eutrophication and hypoxia. As an opportunistic feeder, it is capable of dietary shifts, which affects its fatty acid profiles. Although much studied in boreal lakes, there are only a few studies on the fatty acid profiles of the Baltic Sea populations. This study aimed to compare the fatty acid profiles of L. macrurus in three basins of the Baltic Sea, in relation to the community fatty acids and environmental variables. We collected samples of L. macrurus and filtered plankton community for gas chromatographic fatty acid analyses in August 2021 on R/V Aranda. The nutritional quality of L. macrurus to consumers was lower in the Gulf of Finland (GoF) compared to the Gulf of Bothnia, indicated by the low levels of DHA and EPA, as well as the low n-3/n-6 ratio of PUFAs. The lower ratio of 18:1n-7 to 18:1n-9 implied higher degree of omnivory in GoF. In contrast, a diatom marker 16:1n-7 had high proportion in the Bothnian Bay. High temperatures in GoF may have restricted feeding in the upper water column, possibly forcing a shift towards cyanobacteria or seston-based diet, as interpreted from a high proportion of 18:2n-6 and 18:3n-3. We conclude that the ability of L. macrurus to utilize multiple food sources increases its resilience to environmental change, while the consequences on the nutritional quality may have further cascading effects on the food webs.