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INTERACTION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN COUNTERING RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA
Authors: Lehkodukh Viktor
Published: December 2023

This article examines the interaction problem between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and civil society in countering Russian propaganda. The idea that civil society in Ukraine is a permanent participant in public and political processes and performs a compensatory function against the background of the limited internal potential of state-management influence and institutions of state power in matters of ensuring national security is substantiated. The article clarifies the specifics of the interaction between the Armed Forces and civil society within the framework of conventional warfare and against the background of hybrid, informational warfare. It was found out that Ukrainian civil society has significant experience in protecting national interests and helping the defense forces of Ukraine since 2014. During the entire period of the hybrid war, the possibilities and effectiveness of interaction between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and civil society in matters of state defense have significantly increased and reached their peak against the background of a full-scale invasion in 2022. The article discusses the topic of Russian propaganda against Ukrainian civil society and reveals the main stages of the periodization of Russia’s information war against Ukraine, the features of special information operations, and their effectiveness since 2014. It is established that Ukraine, having no productive means of combating the enemy at the beginning of the modern confrontation with Russian propaganda, today has accumulated a significant arsenal of resources, including the capabilities of mass media, state defense forces, and civil society. Based on the study of the possibilities of interaction between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and civil society in countering Russian propaganda, the author concluded that today, Ukraine has rich but scattered, unsystematized experience in combating propaganda. An essential task in the framework of the interaction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and civil society in this matter is the creation of a single concept that will help coordinate the interaction between all the bodies of the Armed Forces of Ukraine involved in the information struggle and its defense departments, mass media, as well as civil society. It was established that the Armed Forces should cooperate with mass media, public organizations, and society on joint steps to counter Russian propaganda, as well as to improve the level of their interaction with civil society.
Miracle and Humility in "Apophtegmata Patrum": Analysis of an Intricate Balance
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Siladi Paul
Published: December 2023

This article aims to examine the perspective on miracles and their relationship to humility offered by the alphabetical collection of Apophthegmata Patrum. For the analysis of this relationship, texts that speak directly or indirectly about humility have been selected and an attempt has been made to organize them into a coherent discourse. Then a significant set of accounts of miracles is analysed, which are seen from the perspective of their relationship with humility.
Sexual differences in size and chemical composition of antennae of American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Dictyoptera, Blattodea)
Authors:   Department of Crop Production, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, Joda Abiodun Oladipupo , Babayemi David Olugbemi ,   Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Ewerinde Funmilola ,   Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Bamidele Akolade Julius ,   Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Idowu Adewunmi Babatunde ,   Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Ademolu Kehinde Olutoyin ,   Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

Insect make use of their antennae for sensory purposes, in search for food, mating partners and any other necessary communications. In this study, sexual differences in the measurements and ionic concentration of the adult American cockroach, Periplaneta
Utetheisa pulchella (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) found again in Romania after more than 100 years
Authors:   Str. Gura Vadului, sector 3, București, România, Olteanu Viorel
Published: December 2023

Utetheisa pulchella (Linnaeus, 1758) was recent reported from Romania based on a few specimens collected in the southern Dobrogea (Constanța county). These are the first records from Romania in over 100 years and the first reports for Dobrogea. Some aspec
A Friar-Bishop in the Episcopal Seat of Transylvania
Authors: LUPESCU MAKÓ Mária
Published: December 2023

Focused on the election of the bishop of Transylvania at the beginning of the fourteenth century, this study aims to present the circumstances in which friar Benedict, member of the Dominican Order, reached the episcopal seat of the Transylvanian diocese. However, in order to acquire this position, the first mendicant bishop of Transylvania had to file a litigation that claimed time, money, and numerous trips. Taking into account the ecclesiastical electoral practice from the turn of the thirteeenth-fourteenth centuries, as well as the regulations of canon law, the present study will also try to identify the political factors that influenced the election and ordination of friar Benedict. Since the occupation of the episcopal seat of Transylvania also had repercurssions on the strengthening of the central power, held to a greater or lesser extent by King Carol I of Anjou, a process in which the Holy See was also actively involved by sending the papal legate Gentilis, the study will try to explore the factors that ultimately led to Benedict’s acquisition of the most important ecclesiastical office in medieval Transylvania. Finally, the study proposes a brief presentation of the career of Benedict, the Dominican who became a bishop, the role he played in the recovery of the Holy Crown from Voivode Ladislau Kán, and the activity carried out for over a decade as bishop of Transylvania.
Rezumat: Concentrat asupra alegerii episcopului Transilvaniei la începutul secolului al XIV-lea, acest studiu îşi propune să prezinte împrejurimile prin care fratele Benedict, membru al Ordinului Dominican a ajuns în scaunul episcopal al diecezei transilvane. Pentru a dobândi însă acest lucru, primul episcop mendicant al Transilvaniei a fost nevoit să poarte un proces care a reclamat timp, bani şi numeroase călătorii. Luând în considerare practica electorală ecleziastică de la turnura secolelor XIII-XIV, precum şi reglementările dreptului canonic, studiul va încerca să identifice şi factorii politici care au influenţat alegerea şi hirotonirea călugărului Benedict. Deoarece ocuparea scaunului episcopal al Transilvaniei avea repercusiuni şi asupra întăririi puterii centrale, deţinute într-o măsură mai mare sau mai mică de regele Carol I de Anjou, proces în care s-a implicat activ şi scaunul papal prin trimiterea legatului papal Gentilis, studiul va încerca să exploreze acei factori care au condus într-un final la dobândirea celei mai importante funcţii ecleziastice din Transilvania medievală de către Benedict. De asemenea, studiul îşi propune prezentarea succintă a carierei lui Benedict, dominicanul devenit episcop, rolul jucat de acesta în recuperarea Sfintei Coroane de la voievodul Ladislau Kan, şi activitatea de peste un deceniu desfășurată în calitate de episcop al Transilvaniei.
Cuvinte cheie: desemnarea episcopului, Transilvania medievală, călugăr-episcop, episcopul Benedict, Ladislau Kán, Gentilis, Sfânta Coroană
Article: history; Received: 15.05.2023; Revised: 17.05.2023 Accepted: 10.06.2023; Available online: 30.06.2023.
Crisis Communication in the Church and pastoral Dimensions
Authors: HLOVA Ivan
Published: December 2023

The author presents an understanding of crisis communication in the Church, especially the theological and pastoral method, considering the teachings of Popes John Paul II and Francis, as well as based on the research and experience of foreign theologians. The Church is also potentially a victim of critical issues, especially in times of war, which is why the author will try to deepen the relationship between ecclesiastical institutions and their influence on the worldview of the faithful, underlining communication aspects and relationships with the mass media. Undoubtedly the absolute prerogative of the Church is the announcement of the Good News and the Truth. The rejection of communication and responsibility is not only an escape from real threats, but also a rejection of people who seek God through the voice of the Church. Therefore, the study of crisis communication in the Church, considering social communication and the challenges of war, ethical relativism, the mass media’s distorted vision of the Church: this is the task of ecclesiastical educational institutions in the modern world.
Il Figlio nel suo rapporto con il Padre. Per una nuova umanità
Authors: KOSTKO Giovanni
Published: December 2023

The intent of this study, The Son in his relationship with the Father. For a new humanity consists in highlighting the founding aspect of the Christological mystery, which lies in the structure of Crist’s subjectivity of being and behaving as the Son of God in vital relationship with the Father both at the divine and human levels. This constitutes its unmistakable and absolute identity, which is indicated by the New Testament texts, by some magisterial pronouncements and by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. From human participation in divine filiation derives a new anthropological and moral vision of human existence and living.
Production of cosmetic emulsions based on plant 1 biocomponents
Authors: Szaferski Waldemar , Mitkowski Piotr T. , Janczarek Marcin
Published: December 2023

Cosmetic emulsion bases containing extracts from natural plants were produced. The emulsifier was an aqueous solution of self-emulsifying base made from apricot kernel oil and soy lecithin, while the oil phase was based on coconut, almond or grape seed oils. In addition, mixtures enriched with vegetable glycerine were produced. It was found that for the emulsions with almond oil as the concentration of the oil phase increased, the value of the average Sauter diameter increased. In comparison, results for emulsions with coconut oil and emulsions with grapeseed oil did not give such a clear relationship. It was also shown that for stable emulsions, the self-emulsifying base of apricot kernel oil performed much better than soy lecithin. The addition of vegetable glycerine to the mixture resulted in a reduction of the average droplet diameter. Produced emulsions were also visually observed for 60 days to assess their stability and possible aging processes. In order to exclude the formation of microorganisms, periodic density control and microscopic examinations were carried out. The presence of microorganisms 30 in the analysed emulsion was evaluated using microscopic and culture techniques. No tarnish waso bserved on the surface of the samples, indicating the formation of mould, which can lead to poisoning and the development of allergies, respiratory diseases, liver diseases, ulcers, or bleeding in the intestines.
ISL NEWS
Authors: NEWS ISL
Published: December 2023

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Time to coronary catheterization in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome and high Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events score
Authors: Bar Omer , Elias Adi , Halhal Basheer , Marcusohn Erez
Published: December 2023

Aims

Current guidelines recommend an early (<24 h) invasive coronary angiography (ICA) strategy in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) patients with Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score over 140. Evidence for this recommendation is based on older trials.

Methods and results

Between 1 February 2016 and 31 July 2021, 1767 patients with a primary diagnosis of NSTE-ACS without indication for urgent ICA underwent ICA during index hospitalization. Six hundred and fifty-five patients underwent early invasive ICA (within 24 h) and 1112 underwent late ICA (between 24 h and 1 week). One hundred and seven patients had a GRACE risk score of 140 or above and 1660 had a GRACE risk score under 140. The primary composite outcome was all-cause mortality, stroke, and recurrent myocardial infarction (MI). Median time from admission to ICA was 13.3 h (IQR 6.0–20.6) for the early group and 59.9 h for the late group (IQR 23.5–96.3). There was no difference between the early and late ICA groups in the primary composite outcome [late catheterization >24 h hazard ratio 1.196, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.969–1.475, P-value 0.096]. A multivariable Cox regression model for the composite outcome revealed no difference between the early and late ICA groups (late catheterization >24 h hazard ratio 1.0735, 95% CI 0.862–1.327, P-value 0.512) with no effect for performing early ICA in patients with GRACE score over 140 (hazard ratio 1.291, 95% CI 0.910–1.831, P-value 0.151).

Conclusion

An early ICA strategy in patients with NSTE-ACS patients and GRACE risk score over 140, compared with late ICA, was not associated with improved composite outcome of death, myocardial infarction, and stroke at 1 year.
An Enhanced Accident Detection and Recovery System Using MEMS Technology
Authors: Purushothamans Sathasivam , Mohanavel Gunasekaran , Kalaichelvi Karuppanan
Published: December 2023

This is an intention to implement an innovative solution for this problem by developing an automatic accident detection system and recovery analysis play an important role. By using this mobile (SMS) and also with the help of embedded technology we can solve this problem. An accelerometer can be used in a car alarm application; Dangerous driving can be detected with an accelerometer. The vibration sensor detects the accident. The MEMS sensor detects a rollover and alerts the driver. A major accident can be detected using accelerometer readings. According to this idea, when a car is involved in an accident, the vehicle number and contact information for the people involved are promptly recorded and will be transferred to police control room or a rescue team by using GSM MODEM. As a result, using GPS, the cops can quickly determine where the communication originated. One more advances of this modern technology were for an uncertain situation many of vehicles that have center locking system, Due this technology people faces many problem due to automatic locking system. There is no option to open the lock in the case; our work will provide a suitable solution for this so it is useful for implementing this project in useful way to reduce the human death ratio by accidents.
Measurement of Particulate Matter: Principles and Options of Measurement at Present
Authors: Kirešová Simona , Guzan Milan
Published: December 2023

This paper serves as an overview of the research on particulate matter. This includes the sources of particulate matter, the composition of particles and, most importantly, negative impact on human health. The paper also deals with the methods, and instruments of measurement of particulate matter. Future development of measuring particulate matter is proposed, such as implementing Internet of Things and wireless sensor network technologies as well as performing the analysis of the measured data to find how other measured quantities affect the concentration of particulate matter.
Analysis of Li-Ion Battery Cell Internal Impedance Changes Based on Temperature and Soh
Authors: Biľanský Juraj , Ivan Jozef , Bodnár Dávid , Lacko Milan
Published: December 2023

The paper is focused on the analysis of changes in the internal impedance of the selected battery cell. In addition, the paper describes basic information about these batteries, their advantages/disadvantages and possible uses. Battery data was obtained using our own testing device, which performed long-term cyclical tests on batteries to decrease SOH. Thanks to these tests, we obtained batteries with different SOH used for further measurement and evaluation. The internal impedance of selected batteries was measured with an accurate measuring device. Based on these measured data, the analysis described in this paper was created.
Modeling of Protection Relays and Renewable Energy Sources for Microgrid Systems
Authors: Štefko Róbert , Šárpataky Miloš , Šárpataky Ľuboš , Kohan Vladimír , Havran Peter , Kolcun Michal
Published: December 2023

Further research and development in the field of microgrids and related modelling and testing will be necessary for successful application in practice, which will require various model elements. It will be possible to create near-real test microgrids to help better understand the behaviour of such grids. For this reason, it is necessary to develop elements of independent parts that appear in distribution networks that will experience conversion to microgrids in the future. Therefore, this article will describe and propose models of basic protection relays, whose potential for application in microgrids is high. The article will additionally provide models of some power supplies that will be found in such reconstructed new grids.
Which Data Format To Store Scientific Data Should I Use? A Performance Analysis
Authors: Gecášek Daniel , Solanik Michal , Genči Ján
Published: December 2023

A lot of scientific work is dedicated to the analysis of data. Most of the analyzed data, like data from space missions, are structured. The choice of data format can affect various characteristics - read/write speed of standard files, read/write speed of small files and read/write speed of compressed data formats. In this paper, we analyze binary data formats, proposed types of the tests and testing methods, and compare their performance with human-readable text format. We also discuss compressed and uncompressed modes available for data formats like HDF5 and netCDF. When disregarding precision, the best data format from the size perspective is lossy HDF5 without compression. Losless HDF5 without compression show the best speed performance. Lossy HDF5 without compression is the best balance between size reduction and speed. However, for specific criteria and types of files, there might be better candidates as detailed in the conclusion.
Review of Recent Trends in the Detection of Hate Speech and Offensive Language on Social Media
Authors: Sokolová Zuzana , Staš Ján , Juhár Jozef
Published: December 2023

In the article, we describe recent trends in the detection of hate speech and offensive language on social media. We accord from the latest studies and scientific contributions. The article describes current trends and the most used methods in connection with the detection of hate speech and offensive language. At the same time, we focus on the importance of emoticons, hashtags, and swearing in the field of social networks. We point out the topicality of the selected topic, describe the next direction of our work, and suggest possible solutions to current problems in this field of research.
Principles of Synthesizing Medical Datasets
Authors: Kolárik Michal , Gojdičová Lucia , Paralič Ján
Published: December 2023

Data in many application domains provide a valuable source for analysis and data-driven decision support. On the other hand, legislative restrictions are provided, especially on personal data and patients’ data in the medical domain. In order to maximize the use of data for decision purposes and comply with legislation, sensitive data needs to be properly anonymized or synthetized. This article contributes to the area of medical records synthesis. We first introduce this topic and present it in a broader context, as well as in terms of methods used and metrics for their evaluation. Based on the related work analysis, we selected CTGAN neural network model for data synthesis and experimentally validated it on three different medical datasets. The results were evaluated both quantitatively by means of selected metrics as well as qualitatively by means of proper visualization techniques. The results showed that in most cases, the synthesized dataset is a very good approximation of the original one, with similar prediction performance.
Advanced Prototype of Manus Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Device
Authors: Husár Stanislav , Bundzel Marek , Hliboký Maroš , Kardoš Slavomír , Ferenčík Norbert
Published: December 2023

Hand fine motor functions may be impaired by various conditions, from injury to neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, we developed a prototype called Rehapiano that used load cells to measure the force exerted by the individual fingers. Rehapiano could distinguish between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals by analysing the finger tremors. Based on the experiences with the prototype and consultations with experts, we developed a more advanced prototype, Rehabimano. We show here how we improved the ergonomics and electronics. In addition, we have performed experimental validation of the device and confirmed its ability to detect and measure frequencies of tremors. These results are a stepping stone for consecutive software development and pre-clinical trials.
What makes higher education contribute to high-quality economic development - a synergy effect analysis based on scale, structure and quality elements
Authors: Fu Hua’an , Gao Yang
Published: December 2023

This paper explores how the synergistic effect of scale, structure and quality of Certain components can encourage postsecondary education for superior economic growth. Firstly, this study illustrates the synergistic effect of scale, structure, and quality factors in higher education by exploring the theoretical mechanisms of these elements in higher education to promote good economic development. Second, the conventional TOPSIS method is refined, and the entropy power-TO PSIS model is constructed by combining the entropy power method with the regression model built on the theoretical mechanism of the previous paper, and the empirical design is executed. The measurement of high-quality development of higher education and the economy is made possible by this. After building and finishing the evaluation index system for higher education and high economic, high-quality development, the development measurement is examined at the end. Based on the regression results, Analysis is done on the mediation and threshold effects of higher education for the establishment of high-quality economic growth, and pertinent policy recommendations are made. The scale structure and quality criteria of higher education are 40.1,303.1,9.9, and 60.2, respectively. The growth levels of the east, central, and west are 0.27,0.24, and 0.24, respectively, as is the proportion of the mediating influence to the total effect of 0.32 and 0.51. Through the factors of scale, structure, and educational quality, higher education works in concert to optimize technology and industry and, in turn, to foster the excellent growth of the economy.
The Integration of Instrumental Elements and Vocal Music Teaching in Colleges and Universities Based on the Core Literacy View of Music
Authors: Du Juan
Published: December 2023

In this paper, Fourier transforms in big data technology is used to realize the data preprocessing process of vocal signals from analog signals to digital signals and to explore the identification law of various music styles in vocal teaching in colleges and universities. According to the application of a convolutional neural network in vocal music teaching, the evaluation model of vocal music teaching based on a convolutional neural network is constructed by utilizing a convolutional neural network with accurate sensitivity and high-speed eigenvalue training speed. Starting from the design of relevant variables and the selection of evaluation tools, the experimental study of emotional therapy for the integration of percussion instruments and vocal music teaching is designed, and statistical analysis and simulation analysis are used to analyze the integration of musical instruments and vocal music teaching in the context of music core literacy. The results show that the evaluation error of the recurrent neural network method is 10.07%, while the minimum value is 0.24%. The maximum evaluation error of the convolutional neural network method is 8.22%, and the minimum evaluation error is 0.22%. The evaluation results of the quality of the integrated teaching of percussion instruments and vocal music of the model in this paper are better than the evaluation method of recurrent neural networks. During the maintenance period, when subject three was given weekly emotional therapy for teaching percussion instruments and vocal fusion, it was found that the subject’s emotional behavioral problems also completely subsided. This study realizes that the elimination of negative emotions in the teaching of musical instrument elements and college vocal music has a facilitating effect on the formation of students’ core musical literacy perspective.
Exploratory Analysis of Securities and Contractors’ All Risk Insurance Implementation in the Construction Industry of Zambia
Authors: Ngoy Kabemba S. , N’Gandu Vennah Beene , Mwanaumo Erastus
Published: December 2023

The risks associated with construction can be transferred to insurance. However, in the Zambian construction industry (ZCI), knowledge and use of insurance covers (performance security, advance payment, and contractor’s all risk insurance) have not been previously fully elucidated. The study was designed to cover this knowledge gap among professionals in government and private sector construction institutions, as well as insurance and financial institutions. Analysed data were approached quantitatively. Based on responses collected from 68 participants purposively sampled using a structured questionnaire as instrument, results were discussed and conclusion drawn. Private sector personnel headed the number of respondents and were more likely to have had five or more years of work experience than those of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) institutions (86 % vs 36 %, p = 0.001). Approximately 88 % of the participants both in the public 33 % and private 67 % sector had knowledge about securities and contractors’ all risk insurance. There was variation in the use of different securities and contractors’ all risk insurance, with the lowest uptake being for retention bonds. Personnel from public institutions were more likely to have used CAR-insurance security in one or more projects than those from the private sector (100 % vs 47 %, p = 0.009). Participants also reported that they had valid securities and had successful implementation of securities with a variable level of compliance among different stakeholders. Finally, approximately half of the participants had effective systems for monitoring performance of securities, and a majority of the systems were said to be effective. Education of key players in risk management, formulation and enforcement of laws are necessary to ensure effective risk management practices.
The human capital of firms and the formal training of workers
Authors: Islam Asif M. , Gatti Roberta
Published: December 2023

The benefits of formal training are numerous, and yet in many regions few firms utilize them. In this study, we build on the literature by exploring how two forms of human capital–the quality of management practices and the proportion of university educated employees - influence the adoption of formal training. Using both cross-sectional and panel firm-level data for 29 economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA) and 6 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economies, management practices of the firm are found to be positively correlated with the implementation of formal training in ECA but not in MENA. The proportion of university educated workers is positively correlated with formal training in both ECA and MENA, but the finding is more robust for the latter. The study explores potential explanations why management practices have no influence on formal training in MENA and related policy implications.
One Mind, Many Languages: Czech as an Additional Language in Plurilingual Repertoires
Authors: Převrátilová Silvie
Published: December 2023

Plurilingualism goes beyond the mere ability to use multiple languages; it emphasizes the interconnected nature of languages within an individual's linguistic competence. In line with the European language policy, university students are becoming users of several languages, and international university students in Czech universities often learn Czech as their fourth language or beyond (L4+). Understanding how their linguistic competencies interact can impact their language acquisition experience. Learners may perceive interactions among the languages within their linguistic repertoire. The concept of Perceived Positive Language Interaction (PPLI, Thompson, 2016) pertains to the perception that languages previously studied are interrelated in a positive way, ultimately enhancing a plurilingual's ability to acquire additional languages. This study explores the relationships between Czech as an additional language and the learners' prior languages. The research aims to answer three main questions: Do learners of Czech as L4+ perceive positive interactions among their learned languages? In what areas do these interactions manifest? How does Czech relate to their other languages? The study was conducted at a Czech university that provides optional introductory Czech courses (A1/A2), primarily to students in the Erasmus+ program. Fifty-four international students filled in an open-ended online questionnaire over two consecutive semesters. The analysis revealed that while students perceived positive interactions among some of the languages they had learned, especially within language families, interactions across typologically different languages occurred, particularly between Czech and German. The participants' mother tongue also emerged as a significant factor. While language instruction often follows a monolingual approach, where the target language is the primary mode of classroom interaction (Woll, 2020), learners may significantly benefit from their previous language learning experiences when learning an additional language. Despite the relatively limited research sample, this study suggests the didactic potential of positive language interaction in language teaching and learning and highlights further research opportunities.
Artificial Intelligence in Language Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Jaleniauskienė Evelina , Lisaitė Donata , Daniusevičiūtė-Brazaitė Laura
Published: December 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) occupies a transforming role in education, including language teaching and learning. Using bibliometric analysis, this study aims to overview the most recent research related to the use of AI in language education. Specifically, it reviews the existing body of research, productivity in this field in terms of authors and countries, co-authorship, most cited references and most popular journals that publish on this topic. Furthermore, the study also analyses the most common keywords and extracts relevant terms that reveal trending topics. For the period between 2018 and 2022, 2,609 documents were retrieved from the Web of Science database. The results showed that each year a consistent number of publications on the application of AI in language education appears. Scholars from China and the USA have been revealed to be most productive. Computer Assisted Language Learning contains the highest number of publications. Within the research on the use of AI in language education, the most targeted language-learning aspects were acquisition, motivation, performance, vocabulary, instruction, feedback, and impact. The analysis of the most common keywords related to AI-based solutions showed that mobile-assisted language learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, elements of gamification, games, social robots, machine translation, intelligent tutoring systems, chatbots, machine learning, neural networks, automatic speech recognition, big data, and deep learning were most popular.
Lip Synchrony of Bilabial Consonants in the Lithuanian Dubbed Live-Action Filma Dog's Way Home
Authors: Koverienė Indrė
Published: December 2023

This article explores the intricate nature of lip synchrony in dubbing as an audiovisual translation mode, highlighting its significance beyond aesthetic considerations. Often overlooked during the translation process for dubbing, the mismatch between auditory and visual signals caused by unsynchronized lip movements can have a negative impact on speech perception. Moreover, with the constant rise of audiovisual content, achieving satisfactory lip synchrony remains a crucial challenge that demands attention. Although scholars such as Fodor (1976) and Chaume (2012) have recognized the importance of bilabial consonants in maintaining lip synchrony, there is a notable research gap specifically focusing on this aspect within the Lithuanian dubbed industry. To address this gap, this study investigates the lip synchrony of bilabial consonants in the Lithuanian dubbed version of the live-action filmA Dog's Way Home(2019). By employing a comparative research approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study draws on theoretical perspectives presented by McGurk and MacDonald (1976), Fodor (1976), Chaume (2004, 2012), and Koverienė (2015). The analysis of the cinematographic shots reveals that only a small percentage (19%) of the bilabial phonemes in the source language utterances were visually prominent instances, and consequently chosen for detailed examination of lip synchrony. This finding suggests that strict adherence to lip synchrony may not be crucial in numerous instances, allowing translators to have greater flexibility in their approach. The target language utterances demonstrate a relatively high percentage (approximately 76%) of synchronous cases for bilabials, particularly in proper names and international words. However, the research also reveals additional 94 instances of bilabials in the target language that were not found in the source language utterances, leading to dischronemes. Therefore, audiovisual translators are urged to consider not only how to maintain the lip synchrony of bilabial consonants in the target language, but also how to avoid the emergence of new bilabials.
Increasing Student Learning Motivation Using Keroppi Pouch Learning Media in Social Sciences Subjects for Class V at SDN 024 North Samarinda
Authors: Agus Salim Nur , Kusumarini Euis , Lestari Karunia
Published: December 2023

The researcher conducted a classroom action research to improve students’ learning motivation by using Keroppi pouch as the media of learning. Forty students of class V A at SD Negeri 024 Samarinda Utara were involved as research subjects. The research was conducted in SD Negeri 024 Samarinda Utara as the research setting. At the first cycle, students’ average score was 65.62 with  47.5% students achieved the passing grade. Therefore, the cycle must be continued to the second cycle. At the second cycle, students’ average score was 83.5 with 90% students reached the passing grade. In brief, it can be concluded that the implementation of Keroppi pouch has been effective to improve students’ learning motivation, especially for social science in class V A, since students managed to achieve the passing grade with very good category.
Investigating the Realization of Speech Function in a Speech through Systemic Functional Linguistics Perspective
Authors: Herman Herman , Purba Ridwin , Sijabat Putri Anggita , Saputra Nanda , Muhammadiah Masâ€™ud , Thao Nguyen Van
Published: December 2023

This research aims to classify the type of Speech function process. This research employed systemic functional linguistics theory of Halliday, particularly speech function as a tool of analysis, more specific this research analyzed process of speech function. The phenomenon of speech function, in communicating people need other people who will be our listeners as well as our talking partners at the same time. These actions give rise to various different phenomena due to variations in the ability of each person to apply language and linguistics as well as their cultural background. Because of these divergences, it is undeniable that misunderstandings between listeners and speakers often occur, especially when both participants in a communication are non-native speakers.  The data collected from President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. speech at United State of America from white House You-Tube on March 11th 2021. The researchers used qualitative research design to answer the research question and choose content analysis because the result of the data analyzed is in descriptive phenomenon such as word, clause and utterance. The researchers used documentation as the research instrument. The researchers collected the data that is posted on March, 11th 2021. The findings of this research showed 294 Data that Statement is 292data (99%), Question find 2(1%) data, 0 data for command and offer. The most type of speech function is Statement. In contrast which just 2 question and nothing data for command and offer in his speech
Tourist Attractions in Campursari Lyrics: Analysis of Figurative Language and of Meaning
Authors: Purnomo Budi , Tri Widarwati Nunun , Hidayah Arini
Published: December 2023

Background:

Many of Didi Kempotâ€™s campursari songs have the themes of tourist attractions. In the Javanese song lyrics and carry the sadness of a man who lost his lover, they contain various figurative languages and meanings related to the ethics and attitudes of Javanese people in using language in their lives by showing language and figurative languages when talking to certain people at a certain place and at a certain time. However, not many people know the figurative languages and meanings expressed in the lyrics of tourist attraction themed songs.

Methodology:

The campursari songs with the themes of tourist attractions were first studied. The lyrics taken from the seven songs were analyzed based on Gibbsâ€™ types of figurative language and Leechâ€™s types of meaning. Three expert raters who are fluent in Javanese, Indonesian and English were asked to review the accuracy and clarity. In using content analysis, the primary data were gathered from the Didi Kempot & Sobat Ambyar Orchestra-YouTube video.

Findings:

The types of figurative language in the lyrics of campursari songs with the themes of tourist attractions are personification, hyperbole, litotes, simile and repetition. The types of meaning contained in the lyrics of campursari songs are conceptual, connotative, social, affective, reflective, collocative and thematic meanings. The meanings related to Javanese ethics and attitudes include the attitudes of narima â€˜receptivenessâ€™, sabar â€˜patientâ€™, tepa slira â€˜toleranceâ€™, aja ngaya â€˜donâ€™t push yourselfâ€™ and aja srakah â€˜donâ€™t be greedyâ€™.

Conclusion:

The results of this study are expected to make the public better know and understand the figurative languages and of meanings contained in the lyrics of campursari songs with the themes of tourist attractions.

Originality:

This study attempts to analyze the figurative languages and the meanings of the lyrics of campursari songs with the themes of tourist attractions, as never been previously done, and make the public better know and understand them. This research also intends to analyze the meanings associated with the ethics and attitudes of the Javanese in using figurative languages in their lives.

Keywords: tourist attractions; campursari lyrics; figurative language; meaning
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