bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The current state of the issue of using cone beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases
Authors: Sholokhova N. A. , Zharkov D. K. , Lezhnev D. A. , Vasilyev A. Yu. , Petrovskaya V. V. , Lazarenko E. Yu. , Blinov N. N. , Sergeeva A. D.
Published: December 2023

The high incidence rate and wide range of musculoskeletal pathologies determine the improvement of the diagnostic process. Late diagnosis leads to complications, which in turn increase the percentage of disability. Therefore, the search for the most informative method with the least radiation load on the patient remains an urgent problem for radiologists. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a modern and  promising technique that has already found wide application in dentistry and otorhinolaryngology. Among the advantages of CBCT are: three-dimensional image; high spatial resolution; low radiation dose. Thanks to technical improvements in equipment and the introduction of new image processing protocols, it has become possible to expand the indications for conducting the researches, including the researches based on imaging of the upper and lower extremities. Based on the results of a CBCT study, we can evaluate: the shape and contour of the bone; solution of continuity of the bone and malposition of bone fragments; the structure of bone tissue and  the  pathological processes occurring in it (destruction, osteoporosis, osteosclerosis); joint congruence and changes in  articular surfaces surrounding soft tissues. Therefore, CBCT can be introduced into the diagnostic process of bones and joints diseases. The use of this technique will find wide application in traumatology and orthopedics (fractures, dislocations, post-traumatic deformities, aseptic necrosis, osteoarthritis), rheumatology (rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthropathy, juvenile arthritis, gout), surgery (osteomyelitis), oncology (benign and malignant bone tumors) both in the adult population and in pediatric practice. This paper presents a review of the literature, which examines the degree of development of the issue of using CBCT and describes study protocols and protocols for processing the obtained images in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases.
Experience of unilateral and bilateral transpedicular fixation in degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine
Authors: Sorokovikov V. A. , Potapov V. E. , Zhivotenko A. P. , Gorbunov A. V. , Sklyarenko O. V. , Larionov S. N.
Published: December 2023

The aim. To study the effectiveness of using monosegmental fixation systems in surgeries involving resection of part of the facet joint in patients with posterolateral and foraminal hernias in the lumbar spine. Materials and methods. The study included 40  patients with degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine who underwent medial facet resection and the removal of posterolateral or foraminal disc hernia. Among them, 10  patients underwent unilateral single-level transpedicular fixation with interbody fusion using titanium cage (UTPF cage group), and the other 10 patients underwent unilateral monosegmental transpedicular fixation (UTPF group). The remaining 20 patients underwent bilateral transpedicular fixation (BTPF group). The amount of intraoperative blood loss, duration of surgery and length of hospital stay, as well as the frequency of perioperative complications in the groups were assessed. Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, Oswestry index and McNab score were assessed before and 6 and 12 months after surgery. Results. Intraoperative blood loss in the UTPF  cage and UTPF groups was less than in the BTPF group, as was the duration of surgery; the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Indicators of VAS score and Oswestry Quality of Life Index in the studied groups indicated the effectiveness of the technology. Discussion. Unilateral decompressive and stabilizing surgeries in patients with posterolateral and foraminal hernias of the lumbar spine can reduce the duration of the surgery, the volume of blood loss and the severity of pain in the postoperative period due to adequate decompression of the neurovascular formations of the spinal canal and stabilization of the spinal motion segment, which prevents the relapse of the disease and provides early rehabilitation of patients. Conclusion. Unilateral transpedicular fixation is acceptable and safe for lumbar degenerative diseases and improves the quality of life of the patients.
Verticalization of patients and axial load on the lower limbs after surgical treatment of unstable injuries of the pelvic ring (brief review of the literature)
Authors: Melkostupov A. A. , Komogortsev I. E. , Vinogradov V. G. , Angarskaya E. G.
Published: December 2023

The article provides a theoretical review of scientific publications devoted to the rehabilitation of patients with unstable pelvic ring injuries; the features of pelvic ring damage are considered based on the specifics of the traumatic injury, the frequency of occurrence and the severity of the consequences. It is emphasized that prolonged pain syndrome due to pelvic ring injuries and the duration of the  rehabilitation period negatively affect the physical and  psycho-emotional state of  a  patient. At the same time, pelvic ring injuries are most relevant among the working population, and  their  consequences are quite serious, including disability and death. Consequently, the  possibility of optimizing rehabilitation measures for patients with unstable injuries, aimed at restoring the functions of the musculoskeletal system in static conditions and while walking, is currently one of the urgent tasks of theoretical and practical traumatology. The possibilities of  verticalization of  patients and the use of axial load on the lower limbs in the postoperative period are considered as the main rehabilitation measures. It is noted that in the case of resolving the issue of axial load in case of unstable pelvic ring injury, the intensity of such load and the timing of the start of its use should be determined individually, depending on the physical condition of a patient, the characteristics of the injury and the presence of concomitant injuries. Treatment for unstable pelvic ring injuries most commonly is carried out in most cases through the use of various methods of surgical treatment and restoration of the pelvic anatomy. Based on the results of the theoretical study, it is necessary to state that, despite the obvious significance of postoperative treatment, the adequate organization of which largely determines its final result, it was revealed that the material for studying this issue is insufficient due to specific approaches to verticalization and axial load on the lower limbs, depending on type of pelvic ring injury, taking into account the individual characteristics of the injury in a particular patient.
THE ROLE OF INVESTMENT FINANCING IN THE OPERATION OF A OIL REFINERY
Authors: Habrylevych Oleksiy , Nikytenko Dmytro
Published: December 2023

This paper analyses the comprehensive investment framework for the restructuring of the oil refining sector in Ukraine. The purpose of the study is to identify priority areas, strategies and policies to facilitate structural transformation, increase competitiveness and promote economic growth in the sector. Methodology. The research is based on a comprehensive review of national and international literature on investment strategies in the oil refining industry. It uses a qualitative approach to analyse the critical components of an effective investment framework, including technological, financial, institutional and policy aspects. In addition, the study considers case studies and empirical evidence to validate the proposed strategies. Results. The study outlines a multifaceted approach to investment in the oil refining complex, based on a unified classification of high-tech goods and an industrial development strategy aligned with national interests. It advocates public-private partnerships and the implementation of national projects as key mechanisms for promoting industrial restructuring. Furthermore, the study emphasises the importance of reducing investment risks and optimising depreciation funds by introducing higher depreciation rates and incentives for high-tech enterprises. It recommends preferential financing tailored to the specific characteristics of the industry and structural modernisation. The research also examines alternative sources of investment, such as joint investment institutions and venture funds, and stresses the need for an enabling legal environment and investor protection. It emphasises the role of the foreign trade aspect of government policy in reducing tariffs on high-tech products and providing political and economic support for industry exports. The paper recognises the importance of regional policies in creating a favourable investment climate and advocates the establishment of industrial parks and innovation clusters tailored to regional specificities. This study provides a comprehensive investment framework to support the structural transformation of Ukraine's oil refining complex. By implementing the strategies and principles outlined here, Ukraine can facilitate economic growth, enhance its competitiveness in the global market and ensure the sustainable development of its oil refining industry.
Estimación de la calidad de sitio de Cinchona pubescens (Rubiaceae), en el bosque montano La Palma, Chota, Perú
Authors: Rufasto-Peralta Yennifer L. , Baselly-Villanueva Juan R. , Alva-Mendoza Denisse M. , Seminario-Cunya Alejandro , Elera-Gonzales Duberli G. , Villena-Velásquez Jim J.
Published: December 2023

El género Cinchona L. (Rubiaceae) agrupa 23 especies, de las cuales 19 se encuentran distribuidas en Perú. Pese a ser un género importante a nivel mundial, sus hábitats están siendo degradados de manera acelerada, sin contar con investigaciones sobre la calidad de sitio de estas especies, dificultando generar planes de recuperación de su hábitat. El objetivo de la investigación fue estimar la calidad de sitio de Cinchona pubescens Vahl., en el bosque montano La Palma, localizado en el distrito y provincia de Chota, región Cajamarca, Perú. Se establecieron tres parcelas circulares de 500 m2 (r =12,6 m), donde se midió la altura total y la circunferencia a la altura del pecho de los árboles. Se realizó el análisis de varianza para evaluar la existencia de clases de sitio. Se obtuvieron variables climáticas, fisiográficas y edáficas que fueron correlacionadas con la altura de los árboles, para explicar su relación; además se realizó un Análisis de Componentes Principales con el fin de explicar la variabilidad de los parámetros en estudio. Se determinó que no existe diferencia estadística entre las alturas medias de los árboles; por cuanto, todas las parcelas presentan similitud de calidad de sitio. Los factores edafoclimáticos no presentaron correlación con la altura. Sin embargo, el Análisis de Componentes Principales, evidenció que las variables edáficas influyen más que las climáticas y topográficas sobre la altura de Cinchona pubescens Vahl. Esta especie crece en suelos francos arenosos, con pH fuertemente ácido y concentraciones medias a altas de algunos elementos como materia orgánica, P, K y N.
Natural occurrence of the mycoparasite Ampelomyces quisqualis (Ascomycota, Phaeosphaeriaceae) in urban environments from Tucumán (Argentina)
Authors: Castillo Lucas A. , Suárez Guillermo M.
Published: December 2023

Platanus × acerifolia is used as an urban shade tree in many cities throughout Argentina. In late autumn and winter of 2023, leaves and fruits of P. × acerifolia showing typical symptoms of a powdery mildew were collected along the main streets of Tucumán, Argentina. Its morphology and comparison with published descriptions allowed us to identify the fungus as the asexual morph of Erysiphe platani. The specimens were heavily hyperparasitized by Ampelomyces quisqualis, a mycoparasitic ascomycete, used as a natural biological control of the development of powdery mildew species. This work reports the natural occurrence of Ampelomyces in urban environments in Argentina. The disease symptoms and morphological characteristics of the powdery mildew anamorph and the mycoparasite are described and illustrated.
Primer reporte de Pleurozium quitense (Hylocomiaceae) para la Argentina
Authors: Colotti María Teresita , Suárez Guillermo Martín
Published: December 2023

Se reporta por primera vez para la Argentina a Pleurozium quitense (Hylocomiaceae), una especie endémica de los Andes Tropicales. El presente trabajo incluye una descripción e ilustración de la misma. Además, se proporcionan datos sobre su distribución, ecología y se compara con P. schreberi, una especie afín registrada para el sur del país.
Case report of permethrin induced exfoliative dermatitis
Authors: RamyaBalaprabha G  , Rama Rao T  , Sri Vaishnavi P  , Harika Guptha M  , Krishna Sree N
Published: December 2023

Exfoliative dermatitis is a life threatening condition associated with erythema and scaling that requires proper diagnosis, identification of underlying etiology, and management. Male to female preference for erythroderma ranges from 2 to 4 to 1, with a mean onset age of 40 to 60.Exfoliative dermatitis may be brought on by a medication reaction or an underlying cancer, however the exact cause is unknown. We presented a 45-year-old female patient with Exfoliative dermatitis who admitted to the hospital with complaints of dark colored itchy lesions all over the body for last 1 month, itching over back, axilla and chest region, fever due to application of permethrin lotion. The most common cause of exfoliative dermatitis is permethrin lotion. The drug must be stopped and proper treatment must be given like anti histamines, corticosteroids, topical emollients. Early diagnosis and early discontinuation of the drug significantly reduces mortality.
Numerical Analysis of Soft Soil Improvement using Pile at Airport Construction Project
Authors: Farichah Himatul , Hutama Dio Alif , Solin Dian Purnamawati
Published: December 2023

Construction on the soft ground poses an excellent challenge for geotechnical engineers. Several engineering problems such as bearing capacity failure and differential settlement could occur either during or after the construction phase due to high compressibility and low shear strength. Nowadays, a number of soil improvement techniques are available to solve such problems. However, each method has its advantages and disadvantages. In this study, soil improvement analysis using pile were performed with three variations depths so called 12 m, 18 m, and 24 m from the ground level. A finite element simulation has been performed using PLAXIS 2D. The pile has been modeled as plate and Mohr-Coulomb model was used for soil model. The results show that the deeper the pile, the settlement will be decreasing. Moreover, the axial force and bending moment of the pile obtained from the output of PLAXIS 2D were also presented to assess the performance of the soil improvement technique.
Beyond Inclusion: Developing Guidelines to Support Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Communities
Authors:   Edith Cowan University, Lane Stevie , Thomas Casey ,   Edith Cowan University
Published: December 2023

In early 2020, Edith Cowan University (ECU) identified the need for a proactive approach to supporting and affirming trans, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGDNB) students, staff, alumni, and the wider community. While there was general support and focus on LGBTIQA+ initiatives broadly at ECU, there were no existing supports to address the unique needs and raise awareness of the experiences of TGDNB people. This paper outlines ECU’s process to develop TGDNB Support Guidelines, including research, forming a working group to drive resource development, consultation from different areas within the university, a launch event, training, and ensuring the document was widely promoted and used after the launch. The paper also identifies the issues TGDNB students are facing, outcomes of the continued work to advocate for trans people at ECU, as well as the challenges we face and goals we continue to work toward.
Üniversiteye Girişte Baraj Puanlarının Kaldırılmasına Yönelik 12. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Görüşleri
Authors: ÖZGE SAĞBAŞ Nuray , TÜRK Fatih , ÖZİL Levent , KAMER S. Tunay
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, üniversiteye girişte baraj puanlarının kaldırılmasının 12. sınıfta okuyan ve üniversite sınava girecek öğrencilerin görüşlerini nasıl etkilediğini belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma yaklaşımına dayalı olarak yürütülen bu çalışmada olgubilim araştırma deseni esas alınmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla öğrencilerin görüşleri alınmıştır. Elde edilen verilere göre baraj puanının kaldırılmasının katılımcıların çalışma performansını nasıl etkilediğine ait tema altında katılımcılar okul türleri bazında; motivasyonum arttı (FL), etkilemedi (FL, AL), çok kötü etkiledi (AL), aynı hız ve tempoda çalışmaya devam ediyorum (AİHL), motive olmamı sağladı (MTAL), çalışma performansımda değişen bir şey olmadı (MTAL), çalışma performansımı düşürdü (MTAL) şeklinde, duygu durumunu nasıl etkilediği teması altında katılımcılar okul türleri bazında; duygu durumumu etkilemedi (FL, AL), daha da hırslandım (FL), kaldırılmaması daha iyi olurdu (FL), hak etmeyenler de üniversiteye girecek (AL), başarmaya yönelik inancım arttı (AİHL), kaygı durumum ortadan kalktı (AİHL, MTAL) yönünde, katılımcılara olumlu etkileri olup olmadığı teması altında katılımcılar okul türleri bazında; benim açımdan olumlu etkisi yok (FL, AL, AİHL), benim açımdan olumlu etkisi var (AİHL), kendi düzeyimde bir eğitim kurumuna yerleşeceğim (MTAL) şeklinde, olumsuz etkileri olup olmadığına yönelik tema altında katılımcılar okul türleri bazında; olumsuz etkileri olmadı (FL, AL, AİHL, MTAL), hak etmeyenler de üniversiteye girecek (AL), üniversitelerin başarı puanını düşecek (AİHL), hak eden ile hak etmeyen kişilerin ayrımı yok (MTAL), çalışma isteğimi düşürdü (MTAL) yönünde görüş belirtmişlerdir.
Utilização de Estruturas de Aço para Viabilização em Tempo Recorde do Projeto e Construção de um Edifício Hoteleiro na Cidade de Canoas
Authors:   Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Santos da Silva J. G. , Debona G. L. ,   Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
Published: December 2023

Mundialmente, os números da economia ligada ao turismo de um país não impressionam somente quando se fala de grandes eventos esportivos, tais como Copa do Mundo, Fórmula 1 e Jogos Olímpicos. De acordo com o Conselho Mundial de Viagens e Turismo (WTTC: World Travel & Tourism Concil), o turismo movimenta quase 10% do PIB Global (Produto Interno Bruto) e gera 261 milhões de empregos em todo o mundo [1]. De acordo com este contexto, o Brasil obteve um grande crescimento no setor hoteleiro entre os anos de 2011 e 2014, com base em investimentos que totalizaram da ordem de R$ 7,3 bilhões, devido ao fato do país ter sido sede da Copa do Mundo de futebol em 2014. Na época, o território brasileiro possuía bons hotéis e altamente preparados para receber os visitantes. Entretanto nem todos os turistas possuíam as mesmas condições financeiras para se hospedar em grandes hotéis, criando assim a necessidade de ampliação dos “hotéis acessíveis” [2].
Digital Approach in Conservation of Heritage: 3D Virtual Reconstruction Applications in Ancient Cities
Authors: AKÇAM ERGİN İrem Deniz
Published: December 2023

Virtual reconstruction through digital methods should be implemented in the conservation process to obtain an accurate representation of cultural heritage, establish its value, and ensure the transfer of information to future generations through a secure, reversible, and cost-effective approach. A critical evaluation of fifteen virtual reconstruction applications will be performed regarding their objective, data collection and reconstruction methods, and visual representation outputs. The selected three studies will be analyzed in detail by their superiorities and competencies in reconstruction. The research performs a literature review on cultural heritage conservation, traditional and digital perspectives on conservation, and virtual reconstruction applications. The analysis intends to guide further studies, offering a deeper understanding and clarification of software preferences as virtual reconstruction becomes prominent in archaeology. The study enables the determination and assessment of methodological alternatives through outcomes by comparative review and, as a result, compiles and showcases the suitable techniques for the reconstruction process.
The Interplay Between Gender and Controlled Environments: A Study on Stimulus Perception
Authors: KHALEGHIMOGHADDAM Navid
Published: December 2023

Understanding the interplay of gender and environmental perception is important in recognizing how architectural environments can either reinforce or challenge gendered norms and experiences. Literature reviews at a glance show differences between the environmental perception of women and men, which have significant implications for projects aimed at improving the quality of the environment. Thus, 240 architecture students were invited to participate in a photo exhibition of forty images of various architectural buildings and answer a survey questions regarding the content of photos in the current study. The purpose was to determine how students perceive the environment and to examine perceptual differences among them. Data obtained were collected based on inferential and comparative approaches and were analyzed with SPSS software using Pearson correlation tests and one-sample t-tests. Specifically, the results suggest that females pay more detailed attention to the environment’s components than males, while males focus more holistically on the environment content. The results typically indicate that individuals are sensitive to all aspects when confronted with the environment, so all of their senses are active in such a process, accordingly, this should be considered when designing the environment so that all of the user’s senses are stimulated in a desired manner.
Examination of Interventions and Defects on Façades: The Case of Selamsız Low-Cost Mass Housing in Istanbul, Türkiye
Authors: ÇAKIR Hatice Yasemin , GÜR N. Volkan
Published: December 2023

Conservation of 20th century mass housing is discussed considering their heritage value. On the other hand, intervention might be required since they do not meet the today’s requirements and defect might have occurred. In that case, primary objective should be the managing of changes to sustain existing building stock. Within the study, the current situation of one of the modern period mass housing projects in Istanbul/Türkiye Selamsız Low-Cost Mass Housing was documented for interventions and defects on the front façade. Besides, determining the frequency of intervention and defects, examining relations between them and external factors, and identifying reasons for the interventions were also aimed. Data collected about 108 existing buildings and photographic research was made through literature review/archive search/site visits. Collected data were evaluated with a systematic order. As a result, almost half of the defects are caused by interventions on building/element/component scale to fulfil spatial and performance requirements.
Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus
Authors: KURT KONAKOĞLU Sultan Sevinç , ÇELİK Kadir Tolga
Published: December 2023

In this study, the study area was chosen as Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus, located within the borders of Amasya province central county. The aim of the study was to investigate the components comprising the spatial character (buildings, roads and paths, parking areas, equipment elements, sports areas, social areas) and landscape character (topography, presence of plants) in terms of function, current status, environmental and aesthetic features. In line with this aim, the components comprising the spatial and landscape character of the campus were identified with field observations and the functions of the components were defined. An orthophoto for the campus was created using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and maps for the current spatial character, landscape character, social areas and parking areas were obtained. At the conclusion of the study, it is observed that, despite a significant portion of the campus surface being covered by wooded areas, the structures within the campus, such as buildings, parking areas, and vehicular and pedestrian pathways with hard surface materials, are more extensively utilized by the campus users, while the wooded areas remain largely unused. Findings revealed the current status of the campus, and recommendations were made to create a campus with distinctive identity that will be more livable and chosen more frequently by students.
Importance of Architecture in the Branding Process: An Evaluation on a Famous Brand
Authors: ÇOLAK Burcu Buram , SOYLUK Asena
Published: December 2023

The term "brand", which is closely associated with the concepts of "branding," signifies the vision and identity surrounding a product during its design phase in the marketing sector. The most effective way to define a brand's identity is through its three-dimensional perception. The architectural space, acting as the storefront of the brand, holds significance in visually presenting the initial perception of the product. This study examines the interaction between the product design that has propelled the branding of a globally renowned handbag company and its spatial design, utilizing the method of observational analysis. The esteemed handbag brand, which has maintained its classical style for years, has been trying to attract attention by incorporating futuristic models since 2019, thereby rejuvenating its image. The study focuses on the examination of architectural design criteria that reflect the corporate identity.
Geleceğin Kentlerinde Kamusal Alanlarda Cinsiyetsizleşme Eğilimleri
Authors: FİDAN Ahmet
Published: December 2023

Dünya toplumlarında cinsiyet tercihlerindeki kırılmalar ve cinsel tercih kategorilerinin sayısının artması, dijital sistem tasarımcılarının yanı sıra kamusal alan tasarımcılarının da temel yaklaşımlarını derinden etkilemiştir. Şimdiye kadar çoğu robotik algoritmada ve akıllı şehir tasarımında ve sisteminde tek cinsiyetlilik varsayılan tasarım veya kodlama ayarı haline geldi. Bireysel insan psikolojisinin kentsel alanlardaki kolektif yansıması olan kent sosyolojisi açısından baktığımızda akıllı şehirlerin hem dijital altyapısında hem makro yapılarında hem de mega yapı tasarımlarında cinsiyetsizleşmenin izlerini görüyoruz. Özellikle 2000 ve sonrası film endüstrisinde toplumsal cinsiyet algısı ya özgür toplumsal cinsiyet değerlerine gönderme yapıyor ya da cinsiyetsiz (unisex) yapıyı idealleştiriyor. Geleceğin şehirlerindeki bu tür ivmeler, sistem tasarımlarında ve kamusal alan tasarımlarında tasarımcılara son derece pratik bir çözüm sunuyor. Bu tür tasarımların toplumsal ve cinsel şiddetin önlenmesinde son derece yapıcı gelişmeler olduğunu ortaya koymamız gerekiyor. Çalışmamızda geleceğin akıllı şehirlerinin dijital altyapısında yapay algoritmaların sistem tasarımları ve mekân tasarımlarının toplumsal uzlaşmaya katkısı üzerinde durulacaktır.
Colonialism and Nationalism in Traditional Javanese Gamelan Music: Changing Musical Aesthetics
Authors: Setiawan Aris
Published: December 2023

Colonialization by the Dutch in Java (Indonesia) brought a dream for the natives so that traditional gamelan music could be positioned on par with European classical music. The natives (colonized) view Western classical music as having the highest peak of aesthetic achievement because it is written, formal, successfully formulated, calculated (metronomic), and relies on logic. Meanwhile, gamelan music, on the other hand, develops informally, unwritten, and undefined and depends on the deepest feelings of the musicians. Efforts to equate gamelan with Western music are full of political interests so that Indonesia is not colonized through its culture. The culmination was establishing a formal gamelan school (imitating a similar style of music school in Europe). However, this brought another problem, and the gamelan school resulted in gamelan music having to be written, formulated, calculated, and formalized. This has changed the aesthetics and character of European-style gamelan music, from the felt piece (felt time) to the logical piece (clock time). As a result, in gamelan music, "academic art" was born with a neat, complex impression and supposedly modern characteristics. This study uses a historical approach to read past events as data that are woven and interpreted in the present. This historical approach is combined with an ethnomusicological approach to see how music is contextualized with cultural polemics, political intrigue, and means of resistance to colonialism. The result is that critical notes regarding the efforts to Europeanize gamelan music have left many problems until now.
K-Pop Fanship and Fandom: Relationship with Self-Esteem and Social Connectedness as Psychosocial Benefits
Authors: Azka Bukhari , Maryum Firdous , Kainaat E. Ali
Published: December 2023

The enthusiastic and ardent fandom of Korean Pop Music is contagious and at its peak. People all around the world, despite the racial, geographical, and cultural differences, follow the various musical bands, and researchers have recently found fascinating associations between K-Pop Fanship and psychosocial benefits. This quantitative correlational study aims to be topical and intends to explore the relationship of K-Pop Fanship with self-esteem and social connectedness as psychosocial benefits. It was hypothesized that K-Pop Fanship will be positively correlated with self-esteem and social connectedness, and the level of Fanship in 12- to 20-year-old fans will be higher than in 20- to 28+-year-olds. A total of 599 individuals from various continents of the world, through volunteer sampling, participated in and completed a comprehensive online survey that measured the K-Pop Fanship, self-esteem, and social connectedness of each participant. The results indicated weak and insignificant correlations between the variables, and there was no difference found in the level of Fanship among the fans. The negative impact of unrealistic beauty standards, excessive idolization of the artists, and a globally higher ratio of female fans could provide an explanation for the findings. However, a significant positive and moderate association was found between self-esteem and social connectedness. It is plausible that K-Pop Fanship served as a moderating variable in the study between the other two variables. Therefore, the interesting inferences of the study stress the need to conduct further studies, both causal and correlational, to unveil other variables that are either caused by or related to K-Pop Fanship. Limitations, suggestions, and implications are also discussed.
Multi-dimensional Soundscape of Radio in Egypt
Authors: Diandian Zeng
Published: December 2023

Egyptian radio broadcasting has always been strictly controlled by the government since the 1920s. Composed of two sections, this essay aims to explore the multi-dimensional radio soundscape in Egypt and how radio and loudspeakers have been used by the government to serve political goals in both religious and secular activities. The first section centres on Umm Kulthum and how she took advantage of the burgeoning radio to spread her fame and reach out to the mass audience in the Arab world. I also examine how the Egyptian government utilised radio to achieve its political goal of pan-Arabism. The second section discusses the usage of radio and loudspeakers for religious activities, including the Qur’anic recitation and the “call to prayer.” I analyse how governmental control of radio technology affected daily religious events and people’s social identities.
Validación de una herramienta para medir la Competencia Digital Docente del profesorado de educación Secundaria en formación inicial
Authors: Palau Ramon , Fretes Gabriela , Mogas Jordi , Usart Mireia
Published: December 2023

El uso de las TIC después de la pandemia ha tomado importancia. Cada vez existe más conciencia de la necesidad de fomentar la adquisición de la Competencia Digital Docente (CDD) y así mismo de su evaluación. La CDD se ha intentado medir y evaluar con diferentes técnicas e instrumentos, pero todavía no existe una herramienta específica para medirla en docentes de educación secundaria en formación inicial. En este trabajo se adapta y valida la herramienta COMDID-C para medir evaluación de futuros maestros a docentes de educación secundaria en formación inicial. En una primera fase se realizó la adaptación del instrumento al contexto de educación secundaria, con la participación de 21 expertos en la materia. En una segunda fase piloto, 667 docentes de educación secundaria en formación respondieron la prueba. Aunque el análisis de fiabilidad arrojó resultados del alfa ordinal que indican que los factores no tienen buena consistencia interna, se puede explicar debido a que el análisis se realizó a partir de pares de preguntas aleatorizadas, no pudiéndose establecer ningún otro sistema de equivalencias para su análisis. En cualquier caso, y teniendo en cuenta la consistencia interna, se puede constatar que el instrumento mantiene una estructura equiparable al instrumento predecesor. Esta herramienta permitirá conocer la CDD de los futuros docentes, al mismo tiempo permitirá reflexionar sobre el nivel, tanto de partida o salida, de la formación de estos, y a partir de estos datos diseñar y adecuar los planes de formación para una mejor adquisición de esta competencia.
Validez de Constructo de la Escala de Detección de Alumnado con Altas Capacidades para Profesores de Educación Infantil, Gifted Rating Scales (GRS2-P), en una muestra española
Authors: Tourón Marta , Tourón Javier , Navarro-Asencio Enrique
Published: December 2023

La detección del alumnado con altas capacidades debe ser una prioridad en cualquier sistema educativo. En nuestro país el déficit de la identificación es notorio, en parte por la ausencia de instrumentos adecuados. La participación de los profesores es un elemento clave en este proceso. Este trabajo ofrece la primera validación de la Escala de Detección de alumnado con Altas Capacidades para Profesores de Educación Infantil, Gifted Rating Scales (GRS 2-P). Sobre una muestra de 134 profesores se ha llevado a cabo un análisis factorial confirmatorio (CFA) para variables ordinales y estimación (ULSMV). Se han probado seis modelos, de los cuales se ha optado por el de cinco factores que corresponde al original de la escala, que ha mostrado unos valores de ajuste adecuados (c2/gl, 1.44; CFI .92; TLI, .93; RMSEA, .057). Por su parte, la Average Variance Explained (AVE) ha tomado valores entre .45 - .74. La fiabilidad compuesta muestra valores entre .89 a .96. Aunque existen otros modelos plausibles, hemos optado por esta solución ajustada al original (M1), si bien se sugiere realizar nuevos estudios para confirmar este extremo. La importancia de disponer de instrumentos con una validación adecuada se considera esencial en los procesos de detección que deben incorporar fuentes diversas de información, como la que aportan los profesores.
The use of ultrasound in the process of plastic parts additive manufacturing
Authors: Nigmetzyanov Ravil , Prikhodko Vyachyeslav , Sundukov Sergey , Klimenko Viktor , Kol'dyushov Vladimir
Published: December 2023

Despite huge prospects for the layer-by-layer synthesis of products, which makes it possible to produce parts of a unique shape, the widespread use of the method face the problems of making a proper microgeometry of the product surface, which due to the peculiarities of layer-by-layer production is rather rough, and mechanical methods of machine working often do not admit the possibility of figure-shaped parts post processing. The article studies the problem of ensuring the quality of the plastic parts surface layer obtained by additive technologies. For this purpose, it is proposed to use ultrasonic processing technologies. The existing methods of using ultrasonic vibrations in the production of plastic parts are analyzed: the manufacture of wire for 3D printing with additives, which results in an increase in the mechanical properties of the product. Besides, liquid treatment of a solvent-loaded product in order to remove supporting elements. Studies have been carried out on the finishing of parts in a solvent aerosol obtained by ultrasonic spraying. This method has a number of advantages in comparison with the treatment in solvent vapors obtained during its heating, which include the possibility of regulating the size of droplets, their moving speed, aerosol concentration, caused by changing the modes of ultrasonic treatment. As a result of experimental studies, it is found that the use of this treatment method eventuates an increase in the quality of the sample surfaces to be worked, and besides, it reduces the height parameters of roughness in the direction perpendicular to the layered growth of the product by more than a factor of ten. The mechanism of changing the microgeometry of the surface is as follows: when aerosol droplets contact the surface, part of the material forming the protrusions dissolves and fills valleys, while in the liquid state; after finishing the work, the material polymerizes, generating a surface with improved features.
Study of the technique performance for the correction of the mode of the machining process with time-varying parameters in the conditions of technological information uncertainty
Authors: Unyanin Aleksandr , Finageev Pavel
Published: December 2023

A technique for correcting a machining mode with time-varying parameters has been developed. The technique allows minimizing the impact of the uncertainty of technological information caused by the incorrectness of mathematical dependencies and models used for calculating the parameters of the process or due to the lack of initial data for the selection of parameters of mathematical models. It provides for the corrective dependencies and models according to the current information with respect to the output parameters. The correction of the mode elements is performed according to the results of comparing the calculated and actual values of the output and current process parameters. The calculated functions of changing the output parameters over time are determined. The routine for determining the interrelated current and output parameters of the processing process allows calculating their values depending on the operating time of the tool. According to the results of comparing the calculated values of the process parameters with the values that should be obtained at a time equal to the efficient tool life, the correction of the mode elements is performed. If the calculated values of the output parameters do not exceed their limit values, then the operation mode should be intensified for the sake of increasing productivity. The intervals of variation by controlled factors are determined, which allow changing the output parameters at a time equal to the efficient tool life by the desired value. When calculating the intervals of variation by controlled factors at the first stages of mode adjustment, they are guided by the initial models and dependencies describing the process. The necessary result may not be achieved due to the uncertainty of the information, including the incorrectness of the models. Therefore, if necessary, the subsequent stages of mode adjustment are put into operation. Based on the actual values of the output parameters, the process models are adjusted, and the variation intervals by controlled parameters are calculated using adjusted models. The application of the developed method of mode correction makes it possible to increase the turning performance by 30…35 % while ensuring the required quality of the machined parts within a given period of tool durability.
Intensification of high-temperature bottom plates forming
Authors: Demin Viktor
Published: December 2023

The issues of high-temperature forming for the production of elliptical steel beaded bottoms, used in vessels and apparatuses with an internal diameter from 300 to 1800 mm, made of carbon, alloy and ply steels, are viewed. There is information that the authors have been studying this forming process of a workblank with no temperature pattern change. There is also data on examples of tests that allow reducing the thickness difference in the bottom plate from the standard 15 % of relative deformations to 12%. It is shown that the use of a variable temperature pattern will make it possible to increase the extraction coefficient by several times and obtain vessels consisting of two body parts. It is noted that the issue of the influence of changes in the hardening curve when heated on the stability of hot-temperature forming has not been viewed in technical publications yet. The possibility of using the QForm program for the analysis of the stress-strain state for high-temperature forming has been studied. The simulation of the heating of the billet in a gas furnace is carried out. As a result of the calculation, a temperature pattern and a distortion of the shape of the workblank were obtained. Comparison with the experiment revealed good convergence of the results in terms of temperatures and qualitative coincidence of the workblank shape. It is noted that QForm simulates the locations of the places of maximum relative deformations quite well, that is coincident with the results of experimental die forming and theoretical solutions for draw-forming of parts with a spherical bottom. Based on the results of the work, recommendations are given for obtaining bottom plates according to the first class of accuracy, when the maximum relative deformations in thickness should not exceed 4,0 %.
E-mobility Concept implementation in the function of sustainable Tourism development managing
Authors: Ivanović Valentina , Lindov Osman , Ivanović Nikola , Spasojević Branka
Published: December 2023

Planning as sustainable mobility function requires new approaches and new planning concepts that encourage the transition to cleaner and more sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling, public transport, new patterns of car use and ownership, and the adoption and use of new technologies as indispensable support for sustainable mobility development. This approach aims to satisfy the mobility needs with a healthier environment and a better quality of life, since healthy and ecologically clean environments are becoming more attractive, both for the local population and for tourists, which can be especially important for those local communities with special tourist potential and developed tourist offer. Given the fact that electric mobility contributes significantly to the climate change mitigation through the reduction of pollutant emissions using different types of electric vehicles, it is necessary to consider the possibility of using e-mobility in order to strengthen the offer of tourist destinations while simultaneously protecting these areas from excessive noise, pollution, usurpation and deterioration of the quality and appearance of tourist areas. Considering that the city of East Sarajevo, as one of the tourist attractive local communities in terms of the diversity of the tourist offer with a scattered concentration of tourist destinations on predominantly hilly terrain, this paper will present the concept of introducing a bike-sharing system, an electric bus and an eco-taxi vehicle in the function of tourists transportation system with supporting infrastructure development plan, all based on tourist demand data analysis.
Critical Review of the Constitutional Court’s Decision on the Presidential Threshold
Authors: Sukmawan Denny Indra , Pratama Syaugi
Published: December 2023

This article aims to enrich the literature on the threshold for presidential candidacy in Indonesia by: Firstly, summarizing the main criticisms of its implementation; Secondly, refuting the arguments of the Constitutional Court regarding the threshold’s potential to increase political support for the elected President and reduce the number of political parties. This research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing a literature study design and case studies involving the Constitutional Court’s decisions on the presidential candidacy threshold, along with previous studies on the relationship between political parties and the President. In general, we have found that the primary criticisms of setting the presidential candidacy threshold revolve around its potentially unconstitutional implementation and its contribution to political oligarchy. In practice, setting the presidential candidacy threshold is entirely unrelated to an increase in political support for the President and cannot reduce the number of political parties.
Legal Pluralism Perspective in Prosecuting Perpetrators of Bribery and Gratuities Corruption Crimes
Authors: Ginting Jamin , Talbot Patrick , Darryl Erdick
Published: December 2023

The act of giving and receiving has been a practice since feudal times. Gifts or tributes to kings or officials, among other forms of giving, are part of traditional customs and are considered social etiquette. To address these issues, the authors analyze the theory of criminal liability, lawlessness, legal pluralism, and the legal system. This research uses a normative juridical research methodology. The findings reveal that there are no clear boundaries concerning regulations related to bribery and gratuities, specifically regarding gifts or promises in which civil servants or public officials can or cannot accept. The application of the bribery and gratuity clause was misdirected, resulting in innocent individuals being punished while the guilty were acquitted.
Behavioral Influence on Halal Food Consumption of Millennial Consumers
Authors: Marohom Jalaloden B , Fuerzas Julito G
Published: December 2023

Halal has caught the interest of consumers worldwide, both Muslims and non-Muslims. The concepts and principles, however, were little understood, and the research was limited to Muslims. Hence, the study on the behavioral influence of halal food consumption was conducted considering two religions and the millennials. The validated and pre-tested survey instruments were distributed in selected cities and municipalities of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines with a total of 536 participants. Following the standards of analysis, IBM SPSS software version 22 was used to analyze the 519 valid questionnaires. Six stages of CB-SEM were employed, providing TPB models that were in good fit considering the satisfaction of measures. Findings revealed that the proposed measurement model was confirmed to be applicable in the local setting, and the proposed structural model was significant and acceptable. The re-specification generated the knowledge, subjective norms, and attitudes positively related and statistically significant to the intention to buy. The results also showed that the intention to buy and all variables pertaining to it highly explained the halal food consumption of millennials. The government and schools were encouraged to collaborate to intensify the promotion of halal food products and sustain the appreciation of consumers.