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PERANCANGAN VIDEO GAME BOROBUDUR MELALUI NARASI VISUAL
Authors: Putro Agus Tukiyanto , Putra Ricky Widyananda
Published: December 2024

Perancangan Video game Borobudur berawal dari permasalahan yang pencipta temui berkaitan dengan kurangnya pemahan sejarah pada remaja berkaitan dengan situs-situs cagar budaya. Penciptaan ini, bertujuan untuk memberikan pengalaman interaktif yang edukatif kepada remaja usia 17-22 tahun terkait dengan sejarah Candi Borobudur. Dalam perancangan video game pencipta menggunakan metode berkarya berupa observasi dan wawancara kepada para remaja rentan usia 17-22 tahun. Kemudian teori yang digunakan dalam berkarya menggunakan pendekatan UI & UX Design. Pembahasan dalam penciptaan ini, berkaitan dengan bentuk visual dalam Video Game dengan merujuk pada narasi visual yang dibuat. Harapan pencipta dalam game ini ialah agar pesan edukatif khususnya yang berkaitan dengan pelestarian cagar budaya, bisa menjadi salah satu konsep ketika merancang game.
PERANCANGAN GAME VISUAL NOVEL FOLKLOR MITOS HORROR NUSANTARA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN MDA FRAMEWORK
Authors: Saefudin Ahmad Thabathaba'i , Putra Ricky Widyananda , Misky Fatma
Published: December 2024

Kekayaan budaya Indonesia yang melimpah telah memberikan beragam mitos, legenda, dan cerita rakyat yang menjadi warisan berharga dari generasi ke generasi. Folklor dan mitos Nusantara menawarkan kisah-kisah yang memikat dan misterius, sering kali terkait dengan alam gaib, hantu, atau makhluk mistis. Namun, dengan pengaruh budaya asing yang semakin masuk, perlunya upaya untuk mengangkat dan melestarikan warisan budaya Nusantara menjadi semakin mendesak. Di ranah industri hiburan, genre horor telah menjadi populer, termasuk dalam dunia game, baik dalam bentuk game aksi, petualangan, atau cerita interaktif seperti visual novel. Game horor menawarkan pengalaman yang mendebarkan dan menegangkan, menggabungkan atmosfer dan cerita yang kuat untuk menciptakan suasana yang mencekam. Oleh karena itu, genre horor digunakan dalam perancangan game ini untuk memberikan pengalaman yang memikat dan menggugah adrenalin bagi para pemain. Pendekatan visual novel digunakan untuk memungkinkan pemain merasakan dan terlibat dalam cerita folklor dan mitos horor Nusantara. Dalam proses perancangan game, pendekatan MDA Framework digunakan sebagai pedoman utama. MDA Framework membagi pengalaman permainan menjadi tiga komponen utama, yaitu mekanik, dinamika, dan estetika. Pendekatan ini memastikan keselarasan antara aturan permainan, respons emosional dan interaksi pemain dengan permainan, serta kesan keseluruhan yang ingin dicapai dalam hal presentasi visual, suasana, dan pesan yang ingin disampaikan. Diharapkan pengalaman bermain yang konsisten dan memuaskan dapat diciptakan bagi para pemain, sambil secara bersamaan memperkenalkan mereka pada mitos, folklor, dan kekayaan budaya Nusantara.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ КОМПЛЕКСНИХ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНИХ СИСТЕМ НА ОСНОВІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ВІДНОВЛЮВАНИХ ДЖЕРЕЛ ЕНЕРГІЇ – ПІДСУМКИ ХХV НАУКОВО-ПРАКТИЧНОЇ КОНФЕРЕНЦІЇ 2024 р.
Authors: Кармазін О. О. , Іванченко І. В.
Published: December 2024

Анотація. Учасниками ХXV Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції «Відновлювана енергетика та енергоефективність у ХХІ столітті» розглянуто сучасні енергоефективні технології, методи й технічні рішення використання та перетворення різних видів відновлюваних джерел енергії. У статті представлено тези доповідей, присвячених дослідженням проблем та перспектив відновлюваної енергетики, зокрема комплексних енергетичних систем на основі використання відновлюваних джерел енергії. Було обговорено перспективи вітчизняної та європейської енергетичної політики, впровадження енергетичного менеджменту, нові моделі роботи енергосистем з високою часткою відновлюваної генерації, імітаційне моделювання поведінки комплексних енергосистем, сучасні технології виробництва та розподілу електричної енергії, комплексний підхід до балансування генерації та споживання електроенергії, відновлення та розвиток муніципальної інфраструктури, зокрема комунальної енергетики, в період воєнного та післявоєнного часу. Запропоновано перспективні напрями майбутніх наукових досліджень.
Synthesis , Characterization and study the Antimicrobial Activity For Benzo pyran -2-imine and Tetrazole Ring Derivatives
Authors: Layla  Amer  Ibrahim  , Radhiyah Abdul Baqi Aldujaili
Published: December 2024

The  derivatives  of [3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2H-chromen-2-imine]L8 and [2-((1H-tetrazol-5-yl)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole] L7,L9 have been obtained using -(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)acetonitrile as starting material .The latter compound was utilized as a key intermediate for the synthesis of new heterocyclic compounds L8,7,9 with good yields. Newly synthesized compounds have been screened for their antimicrobial activity and characterized by analytical and spectral data.
Construction, Anticancer Assessment and Spectral Study of Novel Cycles-Triazole Derivatives
Authors: Sara Mohammed Hachem  , Aljamali Nagham Mahmood
Published: December 2024

Triazoles play an essential role in pharmacy, especially when exposed to the chemical structure of the drug, delving into drug metabolism processes, and biological preparations. It is found abundantly in vitamins, dyes and many other natural products. Most heterogeneous organic compounds are extracted from animal or plant sources. It is used in some industries, such as the manufacture of nylon used in the clothing industry, and in the manufacture of vitamin C. It represents the active group in many enzymes, coenzymes, polymers, and the manufacture of nucleic acids. The study  also reached the grades of diagnosing and determining the structural formula using the infrared spectrum (FT-IR), the proton magnetic resonance spectrum (1H-NMR), and the carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum (13C-NMR)  according to the functional groups and their appearance in each spectrum. Also, when comparing the process of preparing the derivatives, it was found  the difference in the substituted groups from the base compound has a clear effect on the time period for completion of the reaction, which was monitored using the TLC -technique, in addition to the difference in effectiveness as a result of the difference in these groups. The efficiency of some breeders in inhibiting breast cancer cells and cells affected by the tumour was also evaluated and characterized.
Análisis comparativo de tecnologías sustitutivas para la medición del potencial eólico en las instalaciones del Instituto Tecnológico Universitario Guatemala Sur
Authors: López Rodríguez Sergio Alejandro
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo el análisis comparativo de tecnologías sustitutivas para la medición del potencial eólico en las instalaciones del Instituto Tecnológico Universitario Guatemala Sur. Paraesto se realizaron mediciones de la rapidez y dirección del viento, con tres sistemas tecnológicos independientesdenominados por mástil, que se consideró como sistema de referencia, por elevación con el uso de un dron y porelevación con globos inflados con helio. Se utilizaron anemómetros de cazoletas en cada sistema a 10 y 15 m dealtura, con frecuencias de medición de 5 min para el sistema por dron y mástil, además, 4 min para el sistemaelevado por globos, la dirección del viento se consideró igual en todos los sistemas basados en los datos del mástil.Se realizaron comparaciones con el uso de pruebas de diferencias entre medias, gráficas lineales y rosas de viento.Los resultados muestran 68.75% de igualdad entre las medias del sistema por mástil y elevado por dron, además,un 40% de igualdad entre las medias del sistema por mástil y elevado por globo. El potencial eólico resultantedurante el periodo de experimentación fue de 0.94041 W/m2. Se concluye que, para la medición del potencialeólico el sistema por mástil es el más confiable, debido a su capacidad de continuidad en la medición a largoplazo, ya que el uso del dron y los globos poseen carencias de energización y sustentabilidad respectivamente
Ecosistemas Creativos
Authors: Moncada Ramírez Yessica
Published: December 2024

Para el desarrollo de este artículo, se toma como referencia el Proyecto Formativo Integrador (PFI 2024-1) del programa de Prácticas Escénicas del Tecnológico de Artes Débora Arango. El objetivo es explorar cómo se consolidan los Ecosistemas Creativos dentro de una matriz artístico-formativa, utilizando la noción de rizoma propuesta por Gilles Deleuze y Félix Guattari. Esta investigación abarca todas las líneas de formación y la transversalidad de la investigación en dramaturgias expandidas, evaluando su impacto en estudiantes y egresados. La matriz está constituida por diversas instancias que enriquecen los procesos creativos y formativos tanto dentro como fuera de las aulas. Cada unidad de formación representa un mundo de fuentes que convergen para la creación y la permanencia del conocimiento,  definiendo los modelos de aprendizaje en las aulas como parte integral del ecosistema más amplio de la Facultad. Un ejemplo significativo es el Proyecto Luz Re-Cordis, resultado de la unidad de formación del cuarto semestre, Taller Integral 2024-1. Este proyecto destaca por su método de creación colectiva basado en los principios ecosistémicos y rizomáticos, reflejando la importancia del trabajo en communitas dentro de las artes escénicas.
El artículo concluye enfatizando la necesidad de una formación artística basada en la unidad, el bien común y la colectividad. Se propone una reflexión profunda sobre la importancia de seguir explorando y formando para el teatro desde la politización del ser en relación a su entorno.
Violencia simbólica y desigualdad de género en las narrativas de la música de despecho.
Authors: Paone Renato
Published: December 2024

Las letras de la música de despecho, autodenominada “música popular”, exhiben un amplio repertorio de violencias simbólicas, dirigidas especial e históricamente hacia las mujeres. Esté cúmulo de violencias parecen ser su principal rasgo distintivo frente a otros estilos musicales y parecen definirla más que sus propias características sonoras. La retórica que justifica este estilo poético, alude a una supuesta representación de la vida cotidiana y a la pertenencia a las tradiciones antioqueñas. Podríamos preguntarnos entonces, si es la realidad la que construye canciones o las canciones las que construyen realidad, si el despliegue que hace la música de despecho en Antioquia, logra crear un performance “donde lo representado ya no significa, sino que es” (Blanco 2018, 8).  Referente a lo particular de las narrativas de la música de despecho surgen una gran variedad de preguntas y posibles objetos de estudio desde la perspectiva que se quiera abordar; histórica, sociológica, antropológica, etc. ¿Por qué Antioquia ha sido el territorio en dónde este tipo de narrativas violentas y sonoridades lloronas surgen y se sustentan? ¿Por qué los antioqueños se sienten tan identificados con este tipo de narrativas y han aceptado que se posicione en todos los escenarios sociales, públicos y privados, incluso, dentro de los escenarios escolares? ¿Cómo y por qué se logra convertir en una hegemonía cultura que arrolla otro tipo de expresiones y sonoridades ubicando sus narrativas cargadas de violencias simbólicas en la cotidianidad y en la memoria sonora de los antioqueños? ¿Por qué es aceptada por una masa (que sobrepasa el concepto de lo popular), convirtiéndose en un fenómeno sociocultural? De hecho, esta particular expresión musical presenta un consumo que atraviesa todos los rangos etarios, diferencias sexo-genéricas y clases sociales; logrando, incluso, que sus mensajes sean difundidos con dineros públicos. ¿Qué repercusión social alcanza la música de despecho y cómo funciona la identidad social alrededor de estas narrativas?
Тhe Role of Forensic Examination in Disputes on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights on the Internet
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation, Lepeshin Dmitriy A. ,   First Appellate Court of General Jurisdiction, Moscow, Russian Federation, Dautiya Tatyana V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The prerequisites for the appointment of a forensic examination are revealed when considering disputes on the protection of copyright and related rights on the Internet, the significance of this examination is determined, the circumstances to be established by the court are analyzed, including through the appointment of a forensic examination, in disputes of this category.
Methods. Dialectical, system-structural, functional, formal-legal, etc. methods used in the study.
Results. The necessity of creating a classification of types of examinations and a range of issues that can be resolved within the framework of forensic examination, taking into account the technical capabilities of the study of various types of objects of copyright and related rights, is substantiated. It is proposed to create a publicly available source containing information about experts specializing in the results of intellectual property as objects of expertise, their qualifications, level of education and work experience. The article evaluates the legal concept of “intellectual piracy”, which requires doctrinal consolidation, as well as the concept of “a series of photographs” as a single object of intellectual property in relation to the judicial assessment of claims for compensation against the claim of the copyright holder of photographic works. The expediency of doctrinal consolidation of the concept of “a series of photographs (photographs)” is determined to assess the nature of the violation of copyright and related rights on the Internet and calculate compensation for the violation, and it is also concluded that it is possible to establish the “seriality” of several works only within the framework of forensic examination.
Discussion and Conclusion. It is necessary to identify clear criteria for classifying a photograph as a “series”, to determine the features of the legal nature of a “series” of photographs as a single object in the doctrine of copyright. A doctrinal consolidation of the concept of “intellectual piracy” as a characteristic of the site’s activity is required. It is proposed to introduce criteria for assessing the nature of the violator’s activity and their establishment within the framework of forensic examination in disputes on the recovery of compensation (to justify its amount).
Postponement of Serving a Sentence in Connection with Military Service (Equivalent Service) in Special Periods of Time: Historical Experience, Modern Approach, Problems of Regulation
Authors:   Crimean Branch, Russian State University of Justice, Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russian Federation, Bodaevsky Viktor P.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. This study is devoted to the problems of regulation and application of special military types of exemption from criminal liability and punishment, currently provided for in Art. 78.1 and 80.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The issues raised in it, taking into account the prevailing modern conditions, are of particular relevance and importance for the doctrine of criminal law.
Theoretical Basis. Methods. The theoretical basis of this scientific work is the works of famous Russian scientists on the analyzed topic and related aspects. During the research, both general scientific and private scientific methods of cognition were used, including dialectical, system analysis, synthesis, comparison, interpretation (interpretation of law), historical and legal, etc.
Results. Relevant conclusions and suggestions have been formulated. It is stated that the current military legislation and the blank prescriptions of Art. 78.1 and 80.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation referring to it, regarding the prohibition of admission to military service during the use of military force in peacetime and restrictions on the admission to military service in special periods of time of persons who have committed crimes, and accordingly, “truncation” of the legal grounds for their release from criminal liability and serving a sentence, in connection with military service (equivalent service) in special periods of time, is not correlated with the provisions of constitutional, criminal procedure, military and other sectoral legislation.
Discussion and Conclusion. In this regard, it is proposed to take into account historical experience and return to work on the construction of the prescriptions of the criminal law, providing for the grounds and conditions for granting a delay in serving a sentence imposed or not served, in connection with military service (equivalent service) in special periods of time. Based on the above arguments, it is concluded that these regulations will make it possible to more effectively implement the constitutional requirements on the obligation of all citizens to defend their Homeland, respect the rights of released persons and eliminate the contradictions of the criminal law with the prescriptions of other branches of legislation existing in the studied part.
Disposal of Property Acquired by Spouses During Marriage, According to the Legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus, Korotkevich Maria P.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The family legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus establishes the equality of rights of spouses in family relationships. The article examines the procedure for one of the spouses to exercise the right to dispose of property acquired by the spouses during marriage, taking into account norms of civil and family legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
Methods. The methodological basis of the study was philosophical methodology (dialectical method of cognition), general scientific methodology (modeling, logical analysis) and private methodology (comparative legal method, method of interpretation of law).
Results. An analysis of the legal possibilities is carried out when one of the spouses (former spouses) exercises the authority to dispose of property acquired by the spouses during the marriage, granted to the spouses (former spouses) by the provisions of Art. 35 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, Art. 23 of the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Marriage and Family, and Art. 253 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and Art. 256 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Belarus.
Discussion and Conclusion. It is proposed to change the norms of family legislation of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, clarifying the procedure for disposing of property acquired during marriage by one of the spouses or a former spouse.
Objects of Civil Rights: the Problem of Technological Neutrality of the Legislator
Authors:   North-Western Branch, Russian State University of Justice, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Boldyrev Vladimir A. , Shishkin Sergey N.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The severity of the problem of technological neutrality of legislation is due to the difficulties of predicting the negative consequences of the use of technologies at the stage of development and the complexity of implementing social control at the stage of their widespread dissemination, the need to create such legal regimes under which the objects of civil rights – goods, works and services – will be competitive.
Theoretical Basis. Methods. Scientific works on ensuring technological neutrality in the functioning of information systems, when using the radio frequency spectrum, and the provision of audiovisual services are analyzed. Monitoring the state of law enforcement acts allowed us to note the rare use of the category by jurisdictional authorities. Methods of formal logic, dogmatic and comparative methods, modeling – made it possible to draw conclusions regarding the prospects for using the concept.
Results. Regulatory legal and regulatory technical regulation are the most important tools to stimulate the use of modern technologies. The introduction of rules on electronic digital signatures into the procedural law regulating the state registration of real estate, and into the procedural laws – rules on the use of video conferencing and electronic services for filing documents – stimulated the use of relevant technologies not only by public authorities, but also by citizens. By establishing requirements for objects of civil rights that are in circulation, including the sphere of the contract system designed to meet the needs of public legal entities, the state strives to ensure an acceptable level of technological neutrality of solutions.
Discussion and Conclusion. The content of many modern legal norms and institutions indicates that the legislator should systematically move away from the idea of technological neutrality in order to protect the interests of citizens. Evidence of this is the rules on compensation for damage caused by sources of increased danger, insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners, and the institution of patent law. Technological neutrality is a category, the use of which in regulatory legal and technical acts of broad significance cannot be welcomed, and at the same time it is a concept, the use of which during the development of technical standards is justified.
Effect of creatine supplementation on muscular function and physical performance in children and adolescents a literature review
Authors: Ortiz-Barroso Gladys Seleste , Espinoza-López Fernanda , Ocón-García Sofía Guadalupe , Salazar-Ramos Rebeca Montserrat , Esparza-Villalpando Vicente
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Creatine (Cr) is an effective and safe ergogenic supplement that enhances post-exercise recovery, prevents injuries, supports thermoregulation, and provides benefits in rehabilitation, as well as spinal and cerebral neuroprotection for adults and older individuals. However, the evidence regarding its benefits in the pediatric population across various contexts has not been conclusive. Objective: Analyze the impact of different doses of Cr on physical performance and muscle function in children and adolescents in general through a systematic review of the literature. Materials and methods: This review followed the PRISMA reporting guidelines in the electronic databases of PubMed/Medline and Google Scholar. It included controlled clinical trials conducted between 1997 and May 2023 that assessed the effect of Cr supplementation on muscle function and physical performance in children and adolescents. A total of 20 studies were included. Results: The subjects included young high-performance athletes from different disciplines and children or adolescents diagnosed with pathologies affecting muscle function. Significant effects were found in athletes' physical performance and muscular function at various doses and periods of supplementation, unlike those involving a pathology, which mainly did not present improvements in these variables. Conclusions: Some reports suggest a positive effect on physical performance, specifically in young athletes. However, the Cr doses, posology, and administration protocols vary between studies.
D-Dimer Level on Admission as an Outcome Predictor of COVID-19 Patients in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Bangladesh
Authors: Reza Samim , Armina Umme Abd , Shah Md. Salahuddin , Begum Masuda , Kabir Amin Lutful , Afrin Tanjina , Chowdhury Md. Raiq Raihan , Rajib Md. Saroar Jahan , Dey Suman , Nesa Zannatun
Published: December 2024

Background: Worldwide, along with clinical scenario and imaging techniques, biochemical markers have been used in management of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). Different haematological, biochemical and immunological markers are being used to identify high risk group of patients early for prompt initiation of treatment. Coagulopathy is a mainstay of COVID-19 disease pathogenesis and D-dimer is one of the markers elevated markedly earlier, even when there is no significant clinical symptom of severity and imaging changes. However, there is no conclusive data regarding this issue in our country. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association of on admission D-dimer level with in-hospital outcome. Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Dhaka Medical College Hospital from June 2020 to May 2021. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional review board (IRB) of BSMMU. Total 186 COVID-19 admitted patients were enrolled in accordance with inclusion & exclusion criteria. A detailed history and thorough clinical examination were carried out in each patient. D–dimer level was detected by standard procedure on the first day of admission by SYSMEX CS-1600 analyser. Clinical and laboratory information were recorded with a semi-structured questionnaire. Severity of COVID-19 patients was categorized according to WHO classification. After collection of all the required data, analysis was done by SPSS 24.0. Results: Mean age of all patients was 58.60±12.30 years (range: 22-90 years) wherein maximum belonged to 51-70 years of age (62.3%) and male gender (71.5%). Maximum study patients were diabetic (57%) and hypertensive (57%) for average duration more than 10 years. Most of the study patients (71%) were in severe category of COVID-19, followed by moderate (25.8%), mild (2.7%) and critical (0.5%) category. Median D-dimer of all patients was 0.96 µg/mL. On admission D-dimer level was significantly higher among severe/critical COVID-19 patients compared to mild/moderate (1.11 vs 0.54µg/mL, p <0.05). Twenty-eight (28) days mortality rate of admitted COVID-19 patients was 18.3%. Receiver operator curve analysis found highly significant cut-off value for D-dimer (1.62 µg/mL) with 70.6% sensitivity and 78.3% specificity in predicting 28-days hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients (AUC= 0.839, p value <0.001). Besides, patients with D-dimer ≥1.62 µg/mL had significantly higher NLR (8.6 vs 4.6), CRP (107 vs 57mg/L) and serum LDH (512 vs 370 IU/L) level compared to patients with D-dimer <1.62 µg/mL. Conclusion: On admission D-dimer was significantly associated with severity as well as 28-days mortality of COVID-19.
Keyword: COVID-19, Corona virus, D-dimer.
Pitch-induced illusory percepts of time
Authors: Pazdera Jesse K. , Trainor Laurel J.
Published: December 2024

Past research suggests that pitch height can influence the perceived tempo of speech and music, such that higher-pitched signals seem faster than lower-pitched ones. However, previous studies have analyzed perceived tempo across a relatively limited range of fundamental frequencies. To investigate whether this higher-equals-faster illusion generalizes across the wider range of human hearing, we conducted a series of five experiments. We asked participants to compare the tempo of repeating tones from six different octaves and with 15 different interonset intervals to a metronomic standard tempo. In Experiments 1–3, we observed an inverted U-shaped effect of pitch on perceived tempo, with the perceived tempo of piano tones peaking between A4 (440 Hz) and A5 (880 Hz) and decreasing at lower and higher frequencies. This bias was consistent across base tempos and was only slightly attenuated by synchronous tapping with the repeating tones. Experiment 4 tested synthetic complex tones to verify that this nonlinearity generalizes beyond the piano timbre and that it was not related to the presence of low-frequency mechanical noise present in our piano tones. Experiment 5 revealed that the decrease in perceived tempo at extremely high octaves can be abolished by exposing participants to only high-pitched tones. Together, our results suggest that perceived tempo depends more on the relative pitch within a context than on absolute pitch and that tempo biases may invert or taper off beyond a two-octave range. We relate this context-dependence to human vocal ranges and propose that illusory tempo effects are strongest within pitch ranges consistent with human vocalization.
The Impacts of Marketing Capabilities on Business Performance in the Case of Selected Manufacturing firms in Ethiopia: The Mediating Role of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Authors: Imiru Getie Andualem
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the relationship between marketing capabilities, sustainable competitive advantage, and business performance within selected manufacturing firms in Ethiopia. Its primary objective was to explore the mediating role of competitive advantage between marketing capabilities and business performance. A total of 280 questionnaires were distributed, with 219 completed responses, yielding an 84% response rate. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. The study tested 20 hypotheses related to various marketing capability dimensions, including Market Sensing, Specialized Marketing Capabilities, Architectural Marketing Capability, and Dynamic Marketing Capabilities. A quantitative research methodology, using survey data, was employed to test these hypotheses. The findings revealed that several marketing capabilities, including Market Information Scanning, Pricing Capability, Channel Management Capability, and Customer Relationship Marketing, significantly impact business performance. Moreover, competitive advantage was found to mediate the relationship between marketing capabilities and business performance. These results emphasize the importance for manufacturing firms to prioritize the development of specific marketing capabilities to enhance performance and achieve sustainable growth in competitive markets. However, the study also found that Market Information Interpretation, Product Management Capability, Market Learning Capabilities, and Capability Enhancement did not significantly affect business performance, contrary to previous studies both locally and globally. The study's focus on manufacturing firms in Ethiopia limits the generalizability of its findings to firms in different industries or of varying sizes. Future research should explore the influence of firm size on the mediating effect of competitive advantage and further investigate under-explored constructs such as Market Information Interpretation and Product Management Capability. These insights can inform policymakers and practitioners in developing strategies tailored to the unique challenges faced by firms in emerging economies.
Exploring the Impact of Bilingualism in Early Life on Foreign Language Learning for University Students in Lebanon Theoretical Foundations: Part I
Authors: Chehimi Ghada M. , Hejase Hussin J.
Published: December 2024

Bilingualism and multilingualism have long fascinated linguists, educators, and researchers due to their potential effects on cognitive, linguistic, and educational development. This study, part of two, explores how growing up in a bilingual or multilingual environment impacts foreign language learning abilities, focusing on university students in Beirut, Lebanon. The investigation sheds light on whether being born into such language-rich contexts confers advantages in acquiring additional languages, specifically English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This research follows a quantitative, deductive, and positivist approach. A sample of 153 Lebanese university students pursuing different majors was selected conveniently based on the participant's willingness to participate. The research tool is a questionnaire constituting four sections that include knowledge questions addressing different sets of attitudinal statements characterizing the students’ and their parents’ status, home habits, background, and practices of the English language; the attitude of students toward the English language along the three dimensions of Towers-Perrin-ISR model; the family’s attachment to books, and demographics of the participants and their parents. Questions and statements were dyadic, multiple choice, four-level, and five-level Likert scales. Collected data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 26.0 package. Data analysis used descriptive, factor, and linear regression analyses. However, this paper, part 1 of 2, provides the theoretical background necessary to carry out the quantitative part. In this paper, the introduction and the literature review include an in-depth exposition of bilingualism in Lebanon, the status of English language teaching, the Towers Perrin-ISR model, and related empirical review of schooling, parents’ and teachers’ roles, and bilingualism in tertiary education. Findings contribute to both theoretical and practical domains. Theoretically, the study offers insights into the relationship between early language exposure and subsequent language acquisition. The outcomes inform EFL teaching methods, curriculum design, and language policy initiatives in multilingual societies like Lebanon.
The Syntactic Agreement of Verbs with Enumerated Controller Subjects in Najdi Arabic: An HPSG Approach
Authors: Althawab Abdulrahman , Alsanadi Ruba
Published: December 2024

Agreement is a complex linguistic phenomenon that draws attention to language’s subtle aspects. Its complexity arises from both its nature and the fact that it interrelates with various linguistic components such as syntax, semantics, morphology, and lexicology. While there is a wealth of literature on the topic of agreement, previous studies have primarily focused on the fundamental aspects of agreement, providing a solid foundation that could help uncover new insights into the idiosyncratic aspects of this phenomenon. Hence, this paper attempts to contribute to the current research on the topic of agreement by providing an in-depth analysis of a particular topic in Najdi Arabic subject-verb agreement, namely the agreement of verbs with enumerated controller subjects. It also aims to investigate the factors that may play a role in the idiosyncratic agreement patterns observed in such constructions. This will be accomplished using the framework of Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar, which is one of the main non-transformational theories in generative syntax.
The Relationship Between Narcissism and Entrepreneurship in Generation Z
Authors: Baysal Zeynep , Fidan Yahya
Published: December 2024

Individuals in Generation Z are known as future leaders who play an important role in the world society. The relationship between the entrepreneurial tendencies and narcissistic traits of this generation can provide important clues about the future role of young people and the development of entrepreneurial culture in society. Entrepreneurship is critical for innovation and economic growth. The impact of narcissistic traits in Generation Z on entrepreneurial tendency and success is important for economic growth and the future of business. A good and accurate understanding of this relationship allows for the development of more effective entrepreneurship support and education programs for young people. Customized training and mentoring programs for Generation Z individuals with narcissistic traits can better unlock their potential entrepreneurial talents. More efficiency can be achieved by using this potential in the right field. The impact of narcissistic traits on the risks and opportunities encountered in entrepreneurship may affect the success momentum of entrepreneurs and contribute to a faster and more efficient path. Individuals with normal narcissistic personality traits are not considered to be more successful in entrepreneurial activities.
The rare siphonophore Rhizophysa eysenhardtii Gegenbaur, 1859 (Hydrozoa, Siphonophora, Cystonectae) from False Bay, South Africa
Authors: Mapstone Gillian M. , Landschoff Jannes
Published: December 2024

From June to September 2022, five colonies of the rare hydrozoan siphonophore Rhizophysa eysenhardtii were observed for the first time near the surface in False Bay, South Africa. The two colonies in June/July were small with all tentacles contracted, while the September colonies were larger, the largest up to 0.8 m long (in video), with most of its tentacles extended for feeding. In this species, tentacles are typically pink and each arises from the proximal end of a gastrozooid, which engulfs and digests the prey. Fish larvae were noted in the gastrozooids and counted and a chaetognath was observed stuck to one of the tentacles. The pneumatophore was prominent in all specimens and gonodendra bearing sexual gonophores were visible between the gastrozooids of the larger specimens.
White Storks (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus, 1758) in Georgia: Current distribution and population status
Authors: Budagashvili Nika , Shoshitashvili Dachi , Uguzashvili Tamar
Published: December 2024

This study provides an analysis of the current status, population trends, and distribution of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) in the Republic of Georgia. Findings from our most recent survey in 2024 revealed a 40% increase in the number of White Stork nesting pairs in settlements previously surveyed during the 2018–2020 census. However, this increase was not statistically significant. The 2024 survey expanded its scope to include 36 additional settlements that had not been surveyed or reported in prior assessments, resulting in the documentation of 55 new nesting pairs within 22 settlements. Among the 23 settlements surveyed in both 2018–2020 and 2024, fluctuations in the number of White Stork nesting pairs were observed in 14 settlements, with a general increase and slight declines noted in four settlements.
Unique Considerations for Female Athletes: A Psychiatric Perspective
Authors: Edwards Carla D. , Weatherbee Pamela , Aron Cindy Miller
Published: December 2024

The health and sport experience of the female athlete is poorly understood and their study is underdeveloped. It is important for mental health providers to have an awareness of the specific factors that can influence female athletes' health and sport experiences for effective assessment and management. Myriad biopsychosocial and cultural factors create challenges for female sport participation. The culture of sport can set the stage for developmental compromises expressed in disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, increased anxiety and depression, and identity formation. Biological changes that occur during puberty, menses, pregnancy, and menopause can impact female participation and performance in sport. It is vital to engage, equip, and empower female athletes to participate in physical activity across the life span and through different reproductive stages. Clinical assessment and management of female athletes should follow clinical practice guidelines through a sports lens to optimize comprehensive care.

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Psychiatr Ann
. 2024;54(11):e295–e300.]
Recovery Notion of Individuals With Schizophrenia and Their Families in Eastern Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ayhan Cemile Hurrem , Aktas Mehmet Cihad , Aktas Sakine , Gokturk Nurdane
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To determine the recovery notion among individuals with schizophrenia and their families in Eastern Turkey.

Method

A descriptive phenomenological study was performed. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis.

Results

Three themes were revealed—
Meaning of Recovery
, which emphasizes a multifaceted definition of recovery based on the individual's and family's experiences;
Necessities of Recovery
, emphasizing the requirements of recovery from the individual's and family's perspectives (e.g., treatment adherence, support of health care professionals); and
Recovery Journey
, which emphasizes the dynamic aspect of the recovery process from the individual's perspective.

Conclusion

Individuals with schizophrenia are able to define their own recovery and self-determined recovery goals, which will enable them to evaluate treatment outcomes. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx
(xx), xx–xx.]
The Ability of a Virtual Implantation Device to Evaluate Two Intraocular Lens Designs
Authors: Marx Sebastian , Kolbe Oliver , Gerlach Mario , Schallhorn Steve , Sickenberger Wolfgang
Published: December 2024

Purpose

To evaluate the ability of a novel device using virtual implantation to compare the visual performance of two different types of intraocular lenses (IOLs).

Methods

In this prospective, masked, and randomized clinical trial, the visual performance of monofocal and lowadd bifocal IOLs was compared using a device for virtual implantation called VirtIOL. Eighty patients (< 50 years old with healthy eyes and without cataract) were enrolled in this study. Defocus curve and contrast sensitivity were measured using the Freiburg Vision and Contrast Test (FrACT).

Results

Expected defocus curves for the monofocal IOL and the bifocal IOL confirm the utility of the method. The monofocal IOL provided a slightly higher mean visual acuity at 0.00 diopter (D) (mean ± standard deviation: −0.18 ± 0.07 D) compared to the bifocal IOL (−0.16 ± 0.08 D), but also a slightly lower visual acuity from −1.25 to −4.00 D. The mean contrast sensitivity was significantly higher for the monofocal IOL at 7, 11, and 15 cycles per degree. The investigators attest a high usability of the method due to simple communication with the test patient and quick and uncomplicated change of test objects.

Conclusions

The visual performance of the monofocal and bifocal IOLs was as expected, with greater depth of focus but reduced contrast sensitivity for the bifocal IOL. The VirtIOL device represents a promising tool to predict the visual performance of IOLs before implantation in patients.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(12):e911–e915.]
Esclavos, magia y ritual funerario en el Estrecho de Gibraltar en época republicana. El contexto de la defixio de Bailo-Silla del Papa (Tarifa, Cádiz)
Authors: Prados Martínez Fernando , Jiménez Vialás Helena , Fabre Jean-Marc , Desmars Agathe , Dupraz Emmanuel , Ruiz-Darasse Coline , Moret Pierre
Published: December 2024

Durante las excavaciones arqueológicas en la necrópolis noroeste del oppidum de la Silla del Papa (Tarifa, Cádiz), la antigua Bailo, se descubrió una tablilla de plomo con una defixio latina. Sus características paleográficas y lingüísticas la sitúan en la segunda mitad del siglo I a. C., en la última fase de uso del espacio funerario o inmediatamente después de su abandono. El esclavo autor de la defixio la colocó junto a los monumentos principales de la necrópolis, símbolos del poder ostentado por la cúspide del entramado social. Analizamos en este trabajo el contexto de esta ocultación, valorando las transformaciones del paisaje funerario entre los siglos III y I a. C., el papel de la memoria colectiva y la relación entre el esclavo y su amo.
Écrire la muséologie
Authors: Mairesse François , Van Geert Fabien
Published: December 2024

Écrire la muséologie, c’est pouvoir la raconter, la discuter, la faire évoluer, mais surtout la penser, s’interroger sur la manière dont le champ muséal se développe et se transforme. Cet ouvrage présente, pour la première fois, les principaux acteurs et domaines de recherche liés à la muséologie, ses méthodes (constitution de corpus, enquêtes, analyses expographiques) et les modes de communication généraux (articles, mémoires, monographies) ou spécifiques (expositions) qui lui sont associés. Il constitue un outil indispensable pour réaliser un mémoire ou une thèse en muséologie. Il s’adresse donc aux étudiants comme aux professionnels désireux de mieux comprendre la manière dont la recherche structure l’activité et l’évolution des musées.
Quand commence la vie morale
Authors: Fornel Alice de
Published: December 2024

Dans les premiers chapitres du livre II de l’Éthique à Nicomaque, Aristote affirme l’origine habituelle des vertus éthiques. L’excellence du désir est donc une disposition habituelle, acquise à travers une répétition d’actions semblables. Cependant, au chapitre 3 du livre II, Aristote formule le problème du cercle que pose sa théorie des habitudes vertueuses. En effet, ne faut-il pas être déjà vertueux pour agir vertueusement ? Si les actions par lesquelles sont acquises les dispositions présupposent déjà ces dernières pour être accomplies, le progrès moral est alors impossible et inutile, à moins de distinguer les actions préparatoires des actions accomplies selon la vertu. Cependant, considérer à l’inverse que des actions non vertueuses conduisent à des dispositions vertueuses semble contraire au principe de l’habitude ; en outre, cela conduit à exclure de la vie morale les actions par lesquelles on acquiert les vertus, parce qu’elles ne sont pas accomplies selon une vertu durablement acquise. Cet article se propose d’envisager ces problèmes herméneutiques à partir de la typologie des actions qu’offre la réponse d’Aristote à cette aporie du commencement en EN II 3, qui fait écho à d’autres passages de l’EN notamment ceux qui envisagent la question de la responsabilité à travers le rapport des agents et de leur caractère aux actions qu’ils commettent (V 10). Une telle typologie des actions semble être féconde à deux niveaux d’interprétation. D’une part, elle permet d’envisager des actions qui sont qualifiables moralement sans être encore accomplies vertueusement : en ce sens, les actions préparatoires à la vertu font partie de la vie morale, sans toutefois être accomplies selon la vertu. D’autre part, cette typologie permet d’envisager différentes phases de la vie morale, et notamment de distinguer une première phase de pratiques propédeutiques à la vertu d’une seconde phase plus active, qui fait partie de la vie pratique, et par laquelle l’agent moral forge son caractère par ses propres actions.
Entre médecine et philosophie
Authors: Bourbon Marion
Published: December 2024

Cet article s’attache à reconstituer l’un des pans de l’histoire des échanges médico-philosophiques au sein de la tradition matérialiste en se centrant sur leur rôle décisif dans l’émergence d’une conception organique du corps. En effet, dès ses débuts, la pensée médicale se trouve en dialogue étroit avec la tradition présocratique et en particulier empédocléenne. Elles proposent toutes deux des psychophysiologies du mélange et avec elles des protoconceptions d’un modèle organique du corps. La conception stoïcienne du mélange intégral et, avec elle, le modèle d’individualité organique inédit qu’elle définit héritent incontestablement de cet apport médico-philosophique. De ce point de vue, la pensée galénique de la krasis qui applique ce modèle spécifiquement au corps s’inscrit aussi dans cette tradition matérialiste et corporéiste, une tradition qui ne conçoit l’individuation que dans sa puissance de variation et dans la relation à son milieu. Elle bénéficie elle-même d’un apport philosophique stoïcien indéniable, tout en lui conférant une extension médicale inédite.
La mort de l’âme chez Plotin et le problème de la remontée vers l’intelligible
Authors: Guigon Camille
Published: December 2024

Dans le traité 51 [I, 8] Que sont les maux et d’où viennent-ils ?, Plotin évoque la possibilité pour l’âme individuelle de mourir autant qu’elle peut le faire, ce qui prend à contre-pied le principe de l’immortalité de l’âme, qui existe depuis Platon et auquel Plotin souscrit. Dans cet article, nous expliquons à quoi correspond exactement la mort de l’âme et nous décrivons la manière dont cet évènement s’inscrit dans une problématique plus vaste : comment l’âme, après sa chute dans le corps et l’oubli de sa propre nature divine, peut-elle réussir à remonter vers l’intelligible et à s’extraire du sensible ?