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Factors Influencing Voting Decisions: Comprehensive Study in Badhan, Eyl, and Qardho Districts of Puntland State of Somalia
Authors: Yusuf Mohamud Isse
Published: May 2024

This study assessed the factors influencing voting decisions in the Puntland state of Somalia. A quantitative research approach was used in this study. The study was guided by three objectives, which included, a) To find out factors influencing voting decisions in Puntland democratic elections, b) To assess the role of clan elders in the voting decisions in Puntland democratic elections, and c) To assess if there are significant relationships between money and voting decisions in Puntland democratic elections. A detailed literature review and a standardized questionnaire were used in data collection. The study contacted 382 respondents who consisted of registered voters in the Qardho, Badhan, and Eyl districts, the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study assesses different variables to determine the factors affecting voting decisions including personality traits, political ideology, tribe, media, political parties, and candidate characteristics. A significant majority of respondents (88.48%), acknowledged that a candidate’s personality traits played a role in influencing their voting decision. Similarly, when queried about the role of political ideology in their voting decisions, most respondents (88.40%) agreed. Regarding the influence of tribal affiliations on voting decisions, a considerable proportion of respondents (72.51%) admitted that tribe played a significant role. Respondents were also asked about the involvement of clan elders in directing their voting choices, with a noteworthy 88.74% stating that their clan elders did not instruct them to support a specific political party. Furthermore, all respondents (100%) affirmed that they had not accepted money in exchange for their votes. This suggests that financial factors did not directly influence the voting decisions of respondents. However, a majority (60.99%) reported that they had either witnessed or heard of instances where money was exchanged for votes during elections in Puntland. This indicates that while respondents themselves were not personally affected by vote buying, they were aware of its prevalence in the electoral process. The study recommends that transparency in political funding, strengthening independency media, enhancing civil engagement, combating vote buying, and promoting inclusivity and diversity are necessary for shaping the democratic process in Puntland as well as improving voting decisions
Possible induction of apoptotic and necrotic death pathways in lung cancer cells by Clinopodium vulgare L. and phenolic acids and flavonoids detection by LC-MS-MS
Authors:   Adiyaman University, Yumrutas Onder , Pehlivan Mustafa ,   Gaziantep University, Yumrutas Pinar ,   Gaziantep University, Kahraman Demet ,   Gaziantep University
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research was to ascertain the phenolic content and antiproliferation and inducing of apoptosis activities of methanol extract of Clinopodium vulgare(CVME) on lung cancer cells.Initially, the viability and proliferation of lung cancer cells treated with CVME were assessed using MTT staining. AnnexinV/Propodium iodide fluorescent staining was then utilized to scan apoptotic cells with a cell counting device. Furthermore, the mRNA levels of proapoptotic Bax and antiapoptotic Bcl-2 were assessed via real-time PCR. Additionally, LC-MS-MS was used to determine the phenolic content of CVME. Following the administration of varying doses of CVME, it was found that the viability and proliferation of lung cancer cells reduced. The Bax and Bcl-2 mRNA levels did not significantly alter, however it was demonstrated that the cells killed by the necrotic pathway rather than by apoptosis. The main components of flavonoids and phenolic acids in CVME were found to be resveratrol and caffeic acid, respectively. Consequently, it can be said that lung cancer cells are inhibited by CVME, an abundant source of phenolics, via the necrotic pathway.
Effects of Yishentongluo Recipe on Nrf2 and HO-1 pathway activation leading to reduction of oxidative stress and kidney fibrosis in membranous nephropathy rat model
Authors:   Hebei Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yuan Guo-Dong , Wang Ze-Ze ,   Shijiazhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guo Ming-Xin ,   Graduate School of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, He Yu-Chuan ,   Graduate School of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liu Yuan-Hang ,   Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tan Jin-Chuan ,   Hebei Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Published: May 2024

This study investigated Yishentongluo Recipe (YSTLF) effects on renal oxidative stress and fibrosis in membranous nephropathy (MN) rats. MN was induced by cationized bovine serum albumin injection. Rats were divided intocontrol, MN, YSTLF, and benazepril groups. After four weeks of treatment, urine protein levels (UTP), serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), total protein (TP), and albumin (ALB) were assessed. Kidney microstructure, IgG immune complex deposition, and protein expressions of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), collagen I (Collagen-I), α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), nuclear factor E2-related factor (Nrf2), haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1), and NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) were evaluated. YSTLF and BNPL treatments reduced UTP, TC, TG, increased TP and ALB levels, downregulated TGF-β1, Collagen-I, and α-SMA, and upregulated Nrf2, HO-1, and NOX4. YSTLF partially reversed SOD reduction and MDA elevation, suggesting its efficacy in alleviating renal oxidative stress and fibrosis in MN rats via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway activation.
Narrativas, estratégias e articulações de uma campanha em rede contra os agrotóxicos no Brasil
Authors: Vaz de Moura Joana Tereza , Silva Júnior Marcos Aurélio Freire da
Published: May 2024

A Campanha Permanente Contra os Agrotóxicos e pela Vida foi criada em 2011, a partir da articulação de diferentes entidades defensoras das questões ambientais, da agricultura familiar, da segurança alimentar e nutricional e da saúde coletiva, formando uma rede policêntrica que busca pressionar a aprovação da Política Nacional de Redução dos Agrotóxicos. Através das narrativas dos coordenadores e representantes dessa rede, o artigo busca compreender quais são os argumentos utilizados para que interesses coincidam e as demandas sejam levadas em consideração na cena política. Para tanto, consideramos as histórias apresentadas nas redes sociais, entrevistas, jornais, revistas e no site da Campanha. Os resultados revelam que esses atores fizeram uma escolha estratégica por uma narrativa que associa os agrotóxicos a doenças que levam à morte e pautando a agroecologia como sistema alternativo, expandindo a rede no país através da inclusão de diversos segmentos que defendem a alimentação saudável e a vida.
خصائص منهج أبي هلال العسكري في شرحه لديوان أبي محجن الثقفي
Authors: منصور فضل الله أ. المصري
Published: May 2024

تناول البحث خصائص منهج أبي هلال العسكري في شرحه لديوان أبي محجن الثقفي، متبعا منهجا وصفيًّا استقرائيًّا بغية الوقوف على مسلك الشارح في شرحه لهذا الديوان، وأهمّ ما تميّز به هذا الشرح، وأهمّ القضايا التي ركّز عليها في شرحه، وقد خلص الباحث إلى جملة من النتائج منها أنّ الشارح قد اهتم في شرحه ببيان المعاني المعجمية للمفردات مستشهدا لهذه المعاني بالشعر العربي القديم، وبالقرآن الكريم، وأنّه لم يقف عند هذا الحدّ، بل راح يقدّم وجهة نظر نقديّة فيما يشرحه من أبيات، مع ما يعرض له في أثناء ذلك من قضايا بلاغيّة، أو لغويّة، وما تناوله من أحداث تاريخية.
Evaluation of completing horizontal oil wells with inflow control devices
Authors: Abdurrahman G , Eljareh S
Published: May 2024

Oil production in horizontal wells currently has challenges such as excessive water production, which reduces the cumulative oil recovery, this occurs due to water coning in the reservoir which resulted to earlier water breakthrough in the wellbore. Various Down hole Flow control Devices (DFCs) including ICDs, AICDs, and AICVS are typically installed in the horizontal section of oil wells to mitigate the problem. The study of autonomous ICDs was done by comparing the long term flow performance of such devices against passive ICDs. The study was carried out with a reservoir model representing one horizontal well with three completion alternatives: open hole, ICD, and AICDs which were perforating in numerical reservoir model, these cases were run in the Eclipse simulator and their results were compared with the open hole. The results showed that the installation of Autonomous ICDs (AICDs) allowed producing more oil when compared against using passive ICDs. As it was found in three cases, for well X2, production with AICD increased the overall oil recovery by 257% and reduction of water cut to 42% as compared against an open hole completion, whereas production with ICD increased the overall oil recovery by 192% and reduction of water cut to 50% as compared against an open hole completion. The results proved that the installation of ICDs increased the net revenue comparing to open hole completion.
Metadherin-driven promotion of cancer stem cell phenotypes and its effect on immunity in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Todorović Nevena , Amedei Amedeo
Published: May 2024

In this editorial we provide commentary on the article published by Wang et al , featured in the recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology in 2024. We focus on the metadherin (MTDH), also known as astrocyte elevated gene-1 or lysine rich CEACAM1, and its effects on cancer stem cells (CSCs) and immunity in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC is the most common primary liver cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Most HCC cases develop in the context of liver cirrhosis. Among the pivotal mechanisms of carcinogenesis are gene mutations, dysregulation of diverse signaling pathways, epigenetic alterations, hepatitis B virus-induced hepatocarcinogenesis, chronic inflammation, impact of tumor microenvironment, oxidative stress. Over the years, extensive research has been conducted on the MTDH role in various tumor pathologies, such as lung, breast, ovarian, gastric, hepatocellular, colorectal, renal carcinoma, neuroblastoma, melanoma, and leukemias. Specifically, its involvement in tumor development processes including transformation, apoptosis evasion, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis via multiple signaling pathways. It has been demonstrated that knockdown or knockout of MTDH disrupt tumor development and metastasis. In addition, numerous reports have been carried out regarding the MTDH influence on HCC, demonstrating its role as a predictor of poor prognosis, aggressive tumor phenotypes prone to metastasis and recurrence, and exhibiting significant potential for therapy resistance. Finally, more studies finely investigated the influence of MTDH on CSCs. The CSCs are a small subpopulation of tumor cells that sharing traits with normal stem cells like self-renewal and differentiation abilities, alongside a high plasticity that alters their phenotype. Beyond their presumed role in tumor initiation, they can drive also disease relapse, metastasis, and resistance to chemo and radiotherapy.
Impact of lifestyle interventions on pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Ezzat Wafaa Mohamed
Published: May 2024

This editorial builds on the article titled “Establishment and validation of an adherence prediction system for lifestyle interventions in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” by Zeng et al . We carried out a critical examination of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathogenesis and how lifestyle interventions could facilitate disease resolution, particularly highlighting that non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe form of NAFLD. Our discussion details that weight loss is a pivotal factor in disease outcomes: A 3%-5% reduction is enough for resolution in 50% of non-obese individuals, while a 7%-10% reduction achieves similar benefits in obese individuals, as demonstrated by magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Additionally, the editorial underscores that such lifestyle changes are instrumental not only in resolving NAFLD but also in reversing hepatic steatosis and inflammation. These insights, derived from the research, emphasize the critical role of personalized lifestyle modifications in halting the progression of NAFLD to NASH and even reversing fibrosis, thus offering a template for effective patient management.
Latest insights into the global epidemiological features, screening, early diagnosis and prognosis prediction of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Zhao Yi-Xin , Zhao He-Ping , Zhao Meng-Yao , Yu Yan , Qi Xi , Wang Ji-Han , Lv Jing
Published: May 2024

As a highly invasive carcinoma, esophageal cancer (EC) was the eighth most prevalent malignancy and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide in 2020. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the major histological subtype of EC, and its incidence and mortality rates are decreasing globally. Due to the lack of specific early symptoms, ESCC patients are usually diagnosed with advanced-stage disease with a poor prognosis, and the incidence and mortality rates are still high in many countries, especially in China. Therefore, enormous challenges still exist in the management of ESCC, and novel strategies are urgently needed to further decrease the incidence and mortality rates of ESCC. Although the key molecular mechanisms underlying ESCC pathogenesis have not been fully elucidated, certain promising biomarkers are being investigated to facilitate clinical decision-making. With the advent and advancement of high-throughput technologies, such as genomics, proteomics and metabolomics, valuable biomarkers with high sensitivity, specificity and stability could be identified for ESCC. Herein, we aimed to determine the epidemiological features of ESCC in different regions of the world, especially in China, and focused on novel molecular biomarkers associated with ESCC screening, early diagnosis and prognosis prediction.
Sistematización del Desarrollo Basado en la Equidad: La Estrategia IMNE para Empoderar a las Mujeres Indígenas Zenú en Montes de María
Authors: Perilla Granados Juan Sebastian Alejandro
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: sistematizar el proceso de implementación de la estrategia IMNE desde el 15 de octubre de 2023 y hasta el 15 de marzo de 2024 en la Asociación de Mujeres Indígenas Zenú ubicada en Montes de María (Bolívar – Colombia) desde el desarrollo humano con equidad para la reducción de la desigualdad. Metodología: se adopta un enfoque de investigación sociocrítico, fundamentado en métodos cualitativos y cuyos instrumentos de recolección de información contemplan tanto revisión documental como ejercicios en campo a través de entrevistas y grupos focales. Resultados principales: para reducir las desigualdades desde el desarrollo humano con equidad se propone generar un autorreconocimiento en el marco de las industrias culturales y consolidar modelos de negocios, que desde la etnoeducación aporten al fortalecimiento social. Los resultados corresponden a un estudio de caso, por lo cual pueden seguir siendo validados desde otros contextos específicos. Relevancia/originalidad: desde un enfoque que trasciende la revisión teórica, se validan postulados académicos en campo para el desarrollo humano con equidad. La investigación se ubica en un contexto generalmente invisibilizado por la acción estatal, aportando al fortalecimiento de sujetos de especial protección constitucional y que requieren la reducción de las desigualdades en el marco de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. Contribuciones teóricas/metodológicas: se contextualizan estrategias teóricas desde la interpretación auténtica de una comunidad en particular. Así, la teoría con aspiración de generalidad encuentra desarrollos, ajustes y derivaciones desde su aplicación en realidades específicas.
Oral Sex, Oral Sex Protective Barriers, And Oral Cancer: A Triple Concern
Authors: Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi  , Afeez Abolarinwa Salami  , Abiola Fashina  , Peace Uwambaye  , Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu
Published: May 2024

Oral sex refers to sexual activities involving the stimulation of the genitalia by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth, or throat. Oral sex is practiced by people of all sexual orientations, and it is practiced in various forms: cunnilingus (oral-vaginal contact);fellatio(oral-penile contact); and anilingus (oral-anal contact).Over 35% of the global adult population have engaged in an oral sex activity at least once in their lifetime. Individuals who engage in oral sex are more vulnerable to various sexually transmitted oral infections, including oral gonorrhoea and oral HPV infection. These infections can result in severe health consequences, including oral cancer.Nonetheless, sexually transmitted oral infections could be avoided by using oral sex protective barriers such as cling films (aka saran wraps), dental dams, and tongue condoms. If oral sex protective barriers are used appropriately, the infections can beavoided. Unfortunately, the global use rate of these protective barriers is very negligible. For example, evidence has shown that just less than 10% of adolescents and young adults in the USA used condom at their last oral sex experience. Overall, the issue of oral sex, oral sex protective barriers, and oral cancer is a triple concern of global health significance; this commentary offered recommendations on how to address the triple concern.
Introducing the Framework Model for the Evaluation of Deterrent Value of States
Authors: Njips_edmin Zia Ul Haque Shamsi
Published: May 2024

The term ‘deterrence’ is closely intertwined with the national security of sovereign states and is frequently misunderstood within strategic literature. Some argue that acquiring specific arms and equipment is essential for achieving deterrence, while others contend that security hinges on the acquisition of Deterrent Value (DV) through various means, including but not limited to arms and equipment. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of deterrence―its definitions, conceptual framework, political objectives, and its role as a military strategy―is crucial before forming a reasoned judgment about its effectiveness as a safeguard for national security. This paper aims to construct a framework model delineating a state’s deterrent capability as the paramount guarantor of its national security. Employing both inductive and deductive reasoning, this model will objectively analyze the efficacy, or lack thereof, of the tools upon which the security architecture of any state is founded. By facilitating case studies of diverse states, the framework model will aid researchers in predicting future events and extracting relevant lessons from past occurrences.
Strategi Pemasaran dalam Menarik Nasabah Simpanan Wadiah di BMT Eka Mandiri Cabang Muntilan
Authors: Qurrata A’yun Azkiya , Fitriyani Yeny , Nur Alfianto Achmad , Purwanto Purwanto
Published: May 2024

Marketing strategy is the right step to face increasingly fierce competition in promoting a product in the era of globalization. Several analyzes can be done to determine the marketing strategy used by a company. Marketing strategies are useful for formulating company goals, such as increasing the number of customers at BMT Eka Mandiri Muntilan Branch. This research adopts a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The 4P theory (product, price, place, promotion) is also applied in this study by analyzing customer responses using the AIDCA concept (Attention, Interest, Desire, Conviction, Action). The focus of the research is to understand the marketing strategy of wadiah savings at BMT Eka Mandiri Muntilan Branch and analyze its impact on saving interest. The results showed that BMT Eka Mandiri uses a 4P strategy that successfully creates aspects of buying interest, encouraging potential customers to buy and use wadiah savings products. This research is expected to provide information and become a reading material for the readers regarding the marketing strategies and the analysis conducted.
Kedudukan Polis Asuransi Jiwa dalam Hukum Waris
Authors: Leba Julio Leonardo , Adjie Habib
Published: May 2024

Our lives are filled with various kinds of risks that can occur at any time, one of which is the risk of death which can come to us all at any time. Some people are trying to find solutions so that when the risk of death occurs, the family left behind will still have the same economic capacity so that the family can continue to have a good quality and standard of life. This research aims to analyze the position of life insurance policies in Indonesian inheritance law. This research is included in normative juridical legal research or literature. This type of research is descriptive in nature and relies on secondary data collected using library study techniques. Based on this study, it is concluded that life insurance funds obtained as a result of an event or death are not inherited assets. Payment of the policy insurance money is given to the beneficiaries whose names are listed in the life insurance policy.
Zihnin Labirentleri Normalin Ötesinde Akıl Sağlığı
Authors: Özen Yener
Published: May 2024

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Cesur Adımlar, İçsel Dönüşüm: Psikoterapide Yolculuk
Authors: Özen Yener
Published: May 2024

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The Ugi4CR as effective tool to access promising anticancer isatin-based α-acetamide carboxamide oxindole hybrids
Authors: Marques Carolina S , González-Bakker Aday , Padrón José M
Published: May 2024

Considering early-stage drug discovery programs, the Ugi four-component reaction is a valuable, flexible, and pivotal tool, facilitating the creation of two new amide bonds in a one-pot fashion to effectively yield the desired α-aminoacylamides. Here, we highlight the reputation of this reaction approach to access number and scaffold diversity of a library of isatin-based α-acetamide carboxamide oxindole hybrids, promising anticancer agents, in a mild and fast sustainable reaction process. The library was tested against six human solid tumor cell lines, among them, non-small cell lung carcinoma, cervical adenocarcinoma, breast cancer and colon adenocarcinoma. The most potent compounds 8d, 8h and 8k showed GI50 values in the range of 1–10 μM.
The Role of Quarter-Life Crisis Toward Personal Growth Initiative in Emerging Adulthood
Authors: Linarto Maria Ivana , Marchella Sabrina , Putu Erika Valentina  , Melati Resda Ceasaria  , Andika Galih Raka Dewa  , Hioe Ricky Yohanes
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Many people experiencing quarter-life crisis at the age of 27th, which considered as emerging adulthood phase, which affect the individual’s personal growth initiative. This research was done to see the impact of the quarter- life crisis towards personal growth initiative. The method used for this research is quantitative correlational with the sample of 18-27 years old and domiciled in Surabaya. Data collection was done with an online questionnaire with total of 107 respondents. Most of them are female, with the percentage of 54.2%, and aged 18 years old, with the percentage of 29.9%. Linear hypothesis test showed significant result with p value <0.001, and ꞵ -0.382. It means that quarter-life crisis has negative impacts toward personal growth initiative, meaning a higher quarter-life crisis would lead to lower personal growth initiative. Through this research, individuals are able to understand that quarter-life crisis can affect their personal growth initiative.
The impact of educational formality on digital competency development in digital literacy adult learning
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Jang Jieun , Park Dahae , Kim Sanghyuk
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the impact of educational formality on developing dig ital competency, a key outcome of digital literacy learning for adults, which has become increasingly popular. We surveyed 151 adult learners with experience in digital literacy learning to assess their pursuit of formal learning structures and measured their resulting digital capabilities. Multiple regression analysis performed using SPSS 27.0 software revealed a positive impact of educational formality on digital competency development.
However, qualitative aspects of formality, such as step-by-step continuous learn ing and the exploration of related content, were shown to exhibit greater influence than quantitative aspects such as program structure, professional instructors, and evaluations. These findings suggest that adult digital literacy programs operated by educational institutions should stress qualitative formality to foster adult learners‘ continuous improvement and knowledge growth.
A Study on Korean Language Culture Education Methods using Cultural Content Pansori: Focusing On Intercultural Education For International Students
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Lee Kawon
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose a method of intercultural education us ing cultural contents Pansori in Korean language culture class for foreign students majoring in Korean language. Pansori is an important literary style that contains the unique emotions and thoughts of Koreans and has universal universal and multicultural values. Pansori is a genre with openness and universality that is com pleted by the emotional sympathy and reaction of the audience who appreciates the performance, not just the performers and the performers, and it is suitable as a material for intercultural education in that it is a genre that can understand the unique emotions and emotions of Korea.
This study emphasized that Korean culture education should be conducted in the direction of intercultural understanding and respect for other cultures and finding ways to live together through dialogue with other cultural groups, rather than aiming at conveying and assimilating Korean culture.,In addition, this study is meaningful in that it embodies the Korean culture education plan using cultural contents Pansori, which is a suitable material.
A Study on the Effectiveness of a Report Revision Teaching-Learning Model Utilizing Topic Structure Analysis: Focusing on writing a report introduction by Foreign College Students
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Yang Tye Young
Published: May 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching-learning model that focuses on revising report introductions to enhance academic writing skills. Devel oped as an interactive activity grounded in various pedagogical theories, this model was analyzed for its influence on student proficiency in academic writing. The investigation focused on identifying changes in both the control and experimental groups enrolled in a writing course tailored for international students at S Univer sity during the first semester of 2022. Text coherence, topic structure, and genre adaptation were examined by analyzing 21 sets of initial and revised introductions from the control group and 25 sets from the experimental group. The findings revealed noticeable fluctuations in the composition of both groups following the rewriting process, with the experimental group exhibiting a marked enhancement in conveying essential themes. These results suggest the potential utility of this instructional approach in enhancing academic writing skills among foreign college students, offering valuable insights for future educational practices and evaluation methodologies.
How to teach college liberal arts writing using ChatGPT: Focusing on writing practice for ‘comparative learning’
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim Min Jee
Published: May 2024

In this study, writing methods suitable for the era of artificial intelligence and various practices using ChatGPT are conducted. Accordingly, everyone learns to easily receive the information they want, and how to combine commands to write the tool efficiently. First, in Chapter 2, suggestions for starting an artificial intelli gence writing class and functional parts related to artificial intelligence, such as the concept of artificial intelligence and the most easily used ChatGPT, are identified. Chapter 3 makes learners recognize the imperfections and errors of artificial intel ligence in the process of criticizing and reflecting while comparing problems with the text of artificial intelligence and the text of ChatGPT. It also lays the foundation for learners to establish an ethical awareness system in using ChatGPT while con sidering the nature of writing and the purpose of artificial intelligence. The last chapter presents practice and example questions using ChatGPT, and mentions the necessity. It focuses on increasing the use of ChatGPT effectively while conducting step-by-step practice, from writing mail to writing an outline for logical writing in everyday life. Through these activities, we can acquire an opportunity to gradually step on the rapidly arriving changes of the times and use artificial intelligence tech nology with a sense of ethics in the future, and learners can go as far as realizing the essence of writing through comparative learning.
Patterns and Challenges in Academic Writing of Foreign Students
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Park Seongae , Kim Han Gyul
Published: May 2024

This study is to analyze the academic writings of foreign students, identify is sues, and examine tasks to address and resolve them.
Foreign students have progressed to the point of incorporating almost all the required content and components of academic writing. However, despite achieving this academic writing structure, critical issues need to be examined to qualitatively improve the writing. These issues remain to be addressed through classes, tutoring, and discussions. In particular, to develop the capability of a scholar, it is crucial to clearly express one's thoughts and argue coherently. This study discusses several important issues that need to be addressed, such as sharpening the focus of the subject, academic words used in titles and tables of contents, a smooth introduction and rich background discussion, appropriate data and argumentation in the body, and accurate citation and referencing.
To address and improve the issues evident in the writing of foreign students, this study proposes tasks and activities to be implemented in future assignments and during class. This involves enabling students to practice argumentation by having a clear understanding of their own topics and providing assistance, such as lectures and writing corrections throughout this process. Moreover, it encourages students to familiarize themselves with tasks, such as finding sources and adhering to academic writing formats. Using this process, it is possible to contribute to the qualitative growth of academic writing produced by foreign students.
A Study on the Characteristics of Growth Novels: A Focus on Spatial Subjectivity and the Political
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim Suji , Kim Seoyul
Published: May 2024

Based on Ranciere’s discussion, the genre characteristics of Korean growth novels were attributed to the historical specificity of modern and contemporary Korean history. The politics of Korean growth novels can be noted as the politics of revealing the order of society, which forms the background of the novel. Korea’s modernization is a process in which political turmoil has continued through a series of historical situations such as colonization, war, and division. The absurd social order inherent in the Korean Peninsula’s political landscape acts as a factor that hinders and deprives individuals of their desire to acquire spatial subjectivity. The protagonist of the growth novel, who has lost their spatial subjectivity, display a defensive and compromised growth process and a small citizen’s life. The violence of the times allows individuals to name themselves as minor citizens. In the growth novel, a character's defensive definition of their identity is a choice without an al ternative made by an individual who recognizes the reality that they cannot escape from an absurd society. Through the compromised growth process exhibited by the protagonist and the appearance of a small citizen’s life, the growth novel functions to accuse the hidden absurdity inherent in the society of the time.
Using AI creations in liberal arts education to teach convergence poetry in practice: Centered on the production of ‘video poetry’
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Lee Hyeon-jeong
Published: May 2024

This study aims to explore and argue the significance of using AI and new me dia to promote new reading and creative expression among liberal arts education learners. After exposing liberal arts education learners to the AI poetry book “Why Write Poetry” and the AI poetry drama “Paphos,” this study was designed to create “video poems” using new media based on the above experiences. This is because it is assumed that through AI creations, liberal arts education learners will approach works using AI with interest, and furthermore, they will continue to ‘write’ their thoughts and imagination as an opportunity to explore ‘me’ by analyzing the mean ing and expression inherent in AI creations. More specifically, this study asked learners who read AI creations to create poetry texts based on their impressions and to write and revise video poetry plans using new media.
We chose video poetry production using new media for the following reasons. The learners were exposed to A.I. poetry and poetry theater, and understood the im ages in poetic texts and stage performances. However, it is not possible to produce enough poetry texts and poetry plays for learners to gain educational efficacy im mediately based on the contents of the class. Therefore, this study introduced a new creative method that incorporates video. Since learners have had many opportuni ties to encounter video texts through social media and online, the teaching method of creating video poems using new media is a new writing method designed in line with the modern IT era that allows learners to take a break from traditional literary writing and gain a sense of accomplishment.
To summarize the results of this class In this study, liberal arts education learn-ers were asked to write an essay through the production and presentation of video poems using A.I. creations, and analyzing their essays, many changes occurred, unlike before when they were not interested in poetry or poetry plays. Furthermore, the learners were able to share the video poems with their fellow learners’ inner concerns, and sincerely acquire interest and enjoyment in the medium and genre of literature. Ultimately, through the above liberal arts education, learners were able to break away from their self-centered perspective, understand the feelings of others, and develop a mutual respectful attitude through other people’s writings and videos.
The educational process designed in this study is a method designed to empa thize and communicate with each other’s inner ‘subjectr’ and ‘valuesr’ despite the fact that the learners are from various majors. In particular, what is expected from this study is that it can help the development of liberal arts education by realizing creative, fusion and convergent educational theories and analyses in response to the future society that has already arrived, and realizing them in university education classes.
How do materials and research become the content of the literature museum?: The case of the construction of the Yoon Dong-ju Memorial Hall
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Kim Sung Yeun
Published: May 2024

This article was written for two purposes in the discourse and theoretical un derstanding of the historical characteristics of Korean society, which has been appropriated and interpreted by a young poet named Yoon Dong-ju according to the times. First, it intends to record the construction process and planning inten tions of Yonsei University’s Yoon Dong-ju Memorial Hall, which opened in 2020, and then function as a reference material for field workers, related researchers, and visitors of the Literature Memorial Hall. Second, through the case of creating exhibition contents at the Yoon Dong-ju Memorial Hall, I want to examine how the Literature Memorial Hall implements the concept of ‘larchiveum’ by linking ‘data-research-exhibition’. In order to strengthen the ‘authenticity’ of the place as a space that has been used for different purposes for a long time is reborn as a memo rial hall, it was necessary to balance the spirit of ‘poetry’, the materiality of ‘data’, the social identity of the ‘poet’, and the historicality of ‘space’. And to emphasize the role of an integrated space called larchiveum, the concept of ‘cultural medi ation space' was added. The Literature Memorial Hall mediates ‘writer-bereaved (donor)-researcher-reader/public (viewer)’ and mediates literary texts composed of letters through other sensory representations and experiences. In that texts are submitted in a specific social arrangement, the Literature Memorial Hall is both a media in itself and a space of possibility to enable new practice. In other words, through case analysis of the exhibition planning intentions, processes, and results of the Yoon Dong-ju Memorial Hall, we tried to examine how the Literature Me morial Hall connects “material-research-exhibition-event” as a “cultural medium space” with “larchiveum”.
Revamping Legal and Institutional Framework for the Management of Inflation Targeting in Developing Economies
Authors: Marafa Hamza
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the legal and institutional framework for the conduct of Inflation Targeting(IT) in developing and emerging economies using Nigeria as a test case. The main argument in favour of the efficiency of IT is that autonomy, transparency, and accountability lead to lower inflation and inflation variability. These are ingrained in the legal and institutional governance on the part of the central bank. The paper, therefore, attempts to find whether sound institutions and quality governance could make a difference in the management of IT that delivers results in developing countries. An exploratory method was employed to examine Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework for monetary policy. Evidence from the cross-country review of the legal framework that embodies provisions for monetary policy in Nigeria suggests that ambiguous legal provisions, low-quality governance, and potential coordination pitfalls threaten the IT frameworks that deliver results. It is recommended that developing and emerging economies like Ghana, Turkey, and South Africa, which are struggling with weak institutions and target overshoot, should embark on institutional revamping to optimise their legal and institutional framework to ensure efficiency in target setting, monitoring and evaluation.
A Deictic and Non-Deictic Analysis of the Language of the Petty Trader on the Douala-Melong Highway in Cameroon
Authors: Fuh Ngonjo Victor
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to examine types of deictic and non-deictic categories used by the Petty trader on the Douala-Melong highway. It also looks at the role they play in the marketing of goods. This work stems from the fact that indexical expressions of person, time, place, discourse, social and non-indexical expressions such as prayers, songs, facial expressions and body language play an important role in the dissemination of information. This is because they extend and give further explanations where nonverbal communication is limited; thereby become more effective. This study is of great value in language use in the sense that it demonstrates how Petty traders use deictic and non-deictic categories to woo potential customers to buy what they are selling. This research uses a qualitative research design. This is because the researcher culled some messages from Petty traders hawking on the Douala-Melong highway in the month of August and September, 2023. Insight was drawn from Levinson’s (1983) theory of deixis. The findings indicated that five types of indexical expressions; person, time, place, discourse and social were used. The study also demonstrated the use of non-deictic expressions such as prayers, songs, body language and facial expressions. These elements helped in persuading the public to buy what these Petty traders market.
Arykanda Yamaç Hamamı’nın Kuzeyindeki Kazılarda Ele Geçen Sikkeler
Authors: Tekinalp Vahit Macit , Sancaktar Hacer
Published: May 2024

Arykanda antik kenti, Antalya ili, Finike ilçesi, Arif Köyü sınırları içerisinde yer almaktadır. Yamaç Hamamı, Devlet Agorası’ndan Akropolis’teki Ticaret Agorası’na doğru batıya yönelerek çıkan dar bir merdivenli yolun batısında yer almaktadır. Yamaç Hamamı’nın kuzeyindeki kazılar, 2012 yılında başlatılmış ve 2017 yılına kadar devam etmiştir. Bu alanda yedi açmada (YHK1-7) kazılar yapılmış ve bu kazı çalışmalarında toplam yetmiş yedi adet sikke ele geçmiştir. Bu sikkelerden okunabilen altmış yedi sikke MÖ 4. yüzyıl ile MS 4. yüzyıl aralığına tarihlendirilmektedir. Yamaç Hamamı’nın kuzeyindeki kazılarda yoğun yangın tabakaları saptanmıştır. İmparator Probus Dönemi sikke verilerindeki kesinti ve tahribat katmanları, kentin Akropolisi’nin MS 278 yılında saldırıya uğrayarak tahrip edildiğine işaret etmektedir. İmparator Probus Dönemi’nde MS 278 yılında Isaurialılar’ın Lykia’ya saldırmaları bölge genelinde yaklaşık bir yıl süren sıkıntılı bir sürece neden olmuştur. Bu dönemde bölgede bazı üst düzey askerlerin söz konusu ayaklanmayı bastırmak için görevlendirildikleri hem tarih kaynaklarından hem de yazıtlardan öğrenilmektedir. Arykanda Akropolisi’nde sur içinde, sur dışında ve Yamaç Hamamı’nın kuzeyinde tespit edilen yangın tabakaları da söz konusu dönemde Isaurialılar’ın saldırıları ile bağlantılı olmalıdır. MS 3. yüzyılın son çeyreğinde yaşanan bu olaylar sırasında Arykanda Akropolisi’nin ve yakın çevresinin önemli bir bölümünün çıkan yangınlar ile tahrip olduğu, geleneksel konut alanının yavaş yavaş terk edilerek kentin güneyinde daha alt kottaki teraslara taşındığı anlaşılmaktadır.
Performance Enhancement of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis Using Generative Adversarial Network
Authors: Wong Pui Ching  , Shahrum Shah Abdullah  , Mohd Ibrahim Shapiai  , A. K. M. Muzahidul Islam
Published: May 2024

Insufficient medical images have always been a challenge for deep learning-based Alzheimer's disease classification and detection tasks. The availability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data is limited due to patients' privacy issues. Access to individual medical records is strongly protected by the law, and appropriate consent is needed to utilize them for research purposes. Besides that, publicly available databases often experience imbalanced classes, further contributing to the issue of insufficient data. Thus, the performance of deep learning models used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is often hindered by this issue. Basic data augmentation methods such as geometrical augmentation techniques also had limited applications to medical data. Hence, this study proposes a deep learning technique of Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to expand the MRI dataset and improve the classification model performance. MRI images from the Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (OASIS) database are used in this study to perform experiments and validate hypotheses. After applying GAN to expand the dataset, a pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model is used to classify the data into multiple classes of Alzheimer's and the model's performance is measured. As a result, an improvement in accuracy for the classification task can be observed, indicating that the GAN is a solution for overcoming the challenge of insufficient data for Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Current Status and Improvement of Autonomous Police System Focusing on Sejong Autonomous City
Authors:   National Association of Korean Local Government Studies, Lee Seung-Chal , Kwak Young-Gil
Published: May 2024

In order to analyze the operation status of the autonomous police system, we tried to analyze the basic ideology and current status of the Sejong Autonomous Police based on the ideology (necessity) of the autonomous police and suggest the direction of development based on this.
First, in terms of democracy (citizen participation), it is implemented in many areas, such as the local police chief's recommendation system, the formation and operation of the “Uteummaru”, the conduct of a circuit meeting of the residents' council, and the operation of the website, but it is necessary to find ways for citizens to actively participate in the operation of the website.
Second, in terms of decentralization (providing security services reflecting the characteristics of the region), it operates projects such as building balanced security by improving the environment of crime-prone areas and proactively responding to the changing school violence environment, but it is necessary to develop security service projects that reflect the characteristics of the region. Police statistics show that the rate of special economic crimes is higher than that of other local governments. Population growth is higher than in other regions. Sejong Special Self-Governing City provides security services to respond to relatively young people (Date violence, juvenile crimes, etc.)
Third, in terms of political neutrality (representativeness), it is necessary to play a role as a local security service provider that reflects expertise and representativene1ss more by fully considering occupational and career aspects in the composition of the next autonomous police committee.
Directions to Improve Police Response against Domestic Violence-Focused on the Practices of Problem Oriented Policing
Authors:   National Association of Korean Local Government Studies, Moon Yu-Seok
Published: May 2024

The police's perception and response attitude to domestic violence have gradually developed into an active form. Domestic violence was designated as a serious crime and was subject to intensive management, and for effective response, the police's awareness education, the establishment of a domestic violence 112 report code, the designation management of families that may recur, the implementation of a domestic violence step-by-step response model, and the introduction of an anti-police officer (APO) system were introduced. Despite those efforts of the police, domestic violence in Korea has not decreased significantly. Accordingly, to find ways to improve police countermeasures against domestic violence, this study analyzed three cases of the responses taken by High Point Police Department, North Carolina, USA , North Canterbury, New Zealand, and Chula Vista, California, USA, which reduced domestic violence by using a problem-oriented police method that emphasized prevention rather than follow-up to crime. Based on these analysis results, it suggested expanding the number of monitoring targets and improving methods, expanding opportunities to correct perpetrators, increasing the number of abuse prevention police officers (APOs) and expanding their expertise, strengthening the establishment of a collaborative system for joint response, and strengthening home education prevention education.