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Analysis of Time Stealing Behavior among Employees: Determinants and Effects on Organizational Performance
Authors: Ullah Sami , Anis Wasif , Kamal Asghar
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to examine the time stealing behavior established among secretariate employees in Peshawar and prevalence of the most common type of time stealing behavior. Ministerial staff of Civil Secretariate Peshawar was taken as population of the study. Primary Data were collected from 610 officer/staff members through questionnaire. SPSS was used a statistical tool for the analysis of the data. Descriptive analysis, correlation, and regression analysis were undertaken to find out the relationship of dependent with explanatory variables. This study establishes positive significant relationships among development of time stealing behavior with workload and job insecurity. The study witnessed a negative correlation of organization commitment with the dependent variable. It was also found that classic type of time stealing behavior is the most prevailing one in all six public sector universities. The practical implication of the study is to recognize various predictors of time banditry confirmed by this study, time banditry factors will be reduced if the managers and supervisors play their role efficiently and will be able to take preventive steps to minimize and reduce the effect of this behavior.
Examining the Impact of Spiritual leadership on Employee’s intrapreneurial Behavior: The Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support and Mediating Role of Psychological Safety
Authors: Arshad Faria , Saleem Hina
Published: October 2024

Practitioners in majority of the organizations today are focusing on voluntary work behaviours of employees that can benefit the organizational outcomes with minimal intervention of extrinsic rewards. In this context, the purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of Spiritual Leadership on Employee Intrapreneurial Behaviour through the mediating role of Employee Psychological Safety. This study also examines how perceived organisational support affects these interactions as a moderator, taking social exchange theory as a foundation. Spiritual leaders' vision, optimism, and altruistic love may satisfy workers' unbiased psychological needs may trigger intrapreneurial activities. Social Exchange Theory (SET) show how spiritual leadership may inspire employees to engage in intrapreneurial activities, especially when the hotel's goal and the employees' callings are in alignment. Additionally, the selfless love that spiritual leaders have for their followers has a huge impact on employee calling and promote intrapreneurial acts. As a result, this study also stresses how important it is to encourage workers to engage in intrapreneurial conduct. A non-probability sampling approach was used to collect data on the hotels in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Utilising cross-sectional research design and information was gathered from 250–300 workers. Findings of the study reflect that spiritual leadership has a positive impact on employee psychological behaviour, that in turn boosts employee intrapreneurial behaviour. Moreover, the effect of spiritual leadership on psychological safety was significant, when perceived organisational support was high.
The Influence of Motivation on Teacher’s Performance at Secondary Schools in Galkayo, Galmudug, Somalia.
Authors: Maidhane Omar Muhumed
Published: October 2024

This study sought to investigate the influence of motivation on teachers’ performance at Secondary Schools in Galkayo, Galmudug. It was guided by four objectives; financial factors, working conditions, promotions, and professional development on job performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted to gather information through the structured questionnaire with 58 Secondary school teachers. Online questionnaires are distributed to the teachers of Secondary Schools through KOBOTOOLBOX. Data were analyzed with the support of SPSS (static packages of social scientists) using the computer in which descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were generated and presented in frequency distribution tables. The study, upon data collection, realized a good questionnaire response rate of 91.3%. The key study findings showed that the performance of teachers was high although their motivation was low to encourage them to work hard. The findings also revealed that most teachers facilitate the teaching and learning process with high confidence and efficiency, due to evidence that most of them came early to school. The study found the correlation between motivation and teachers’ job performance existed in Secondary schools in Galkayo, Galmudug
Examination Types Preferences of Undergraduate Students at Private Universities in Mogadishu: Using Turf Analysis
Authors: Sheikh Ahmed Said Abubakar
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study is to investigate the preferences of undergraduate students regarding the types of examinations. The research is based on a descriptive design. using TURF analysis in SPSS. To find the required data, the random sampling technique was employed to draw the sample size of (510) students from different faculties. According to the study's findings, assignments have the greatest reach and frequency by group size, followed by objective, and essay tests. Finally, the research suggests ways to improve assessment modes for undergraduate students at private universities.
A Content Analysis of the New English Secondary Form Four Textbook of Somalia in the Light of Fostering English Language Skills
Authors: Mohamud Ahmed Abdullahi
Published: October 2024

This article attempts to investigate the extent of Somalia's secondary Form Four English textbook, which is divided into eighteen units, to foster the English language skills. As a result, in order to achieve the study's objective, the researcher used a deductive qualitative content analysis. There was a considerable difference between the four language skills, according to the findings. The study's findings also revealed that reading skill has the greatest ranking in terms of strengthening language abilities, whereas other skills have lower rankings.
العالقة االرتباطية بين تعظيم شعيرة الصالة بسمة الثقة بالنفس والميل االجتماعي في مرحلة البكالوريوس لدى طلبة جامعة مقديشو
Authors: محمد عمر على طاهر
Published: October 2024

The study aims to identify the correlation between veneration of the prayer ritual with self-confidence and social inclination among Mogadishu University students, as well as knowing whether there are statistically significant differences in veneration of the prayer ritual among Mogadishu University students, depending on gender and age. The researcher used the descriptive correlative approach, the measure of self-confidence and social inclination, and the measures of glorifying the ritual of prayer as a tool for data collection. The sample size was (201) male and female students who were chosen randomly. In the data analysis, the data were analyzed by Pearson's correlation coefficient, t-test for the average of one population. One of the most important findings of the study is that there is a statistically significant correlation between the veneration of the ritual of prayer and the trait of self-confidence and the trait of social inclination among Mogadishu University students. There are also differences in the veneration of the prayer ritual in the preparation and readiness dimension, where the differences were in favor of males, while the differences in the humility dimension during prayer were in favor of females
Using Comprehensive Approach to Social Media and Undergraduate Students’ Performance in Mogadishu, Somalia
Authors: Jeilani Abdulkadir
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to explore the approach of university students using social media and its impact on their academic performance. Using a cross-sectional survey design and simple sampling technique, a questionnaire of two-hundred seventy items was distributed to undergraduates at three universities in Mogadishu Somalia. Data were examined using multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed that approaches to using social media and collaboration with peers have no impact on students’ academic performance. However, the result identified there is a strong direct relationship between interactivity with teachers and students’ academic performance.
Perception of Social Work Female Students toward Challenges to the Female Students in Higher Education in Mogadishu
Authors: Omar Arif Su’ad Ali
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to investigate female students’ barriers in higher education in Mogadishu. The study examined several factors that contribute to these challenges, including safety and security, early marriage, sociocultural practices and beliefs, household responsibilities, and poverty. A survey was conducted among female students in Mogadishu, and the results revealed that these barriers significantly impact their ability to complete their education. Based on the findings, the study proposes several recommendations to address these challenges, including prioritizing student safety on campus, and challenging societal expectations and beliefs regarding gender roles and expectations. By implementing these recommendations, we can ensure that female students have equal opportunities to succeed in higher education in Mogadishu and beyond.
Sintesis Surfaktan Lauroil Etanolamida Berbasis Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) Sebagai Surfaktan Ramah Lingkungan
Authors: Sitepu Birnomianta , Hidayat Rizki , Azzahra Tazkiatun Naf , Oktavianty Herawati
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyintesis asam laurat dari PKO yang selanjutnya digunakan dalam sintesis lauroil etanolamida dengan variasi suhu sintesis dan rasio monoetanolamina dengan asam laurat. Tahapan proses yang dilakukan mencakup sintesis asam laurat dan karakterisasinya, sintesis lauroil etanolamida dengan memvariasikan suhu sintesis (55, 65, 76 °C) dan rasio mol asam laurat : monoetanolamina  (1:4, 1:6, 1:8) untuk selanjutnya dilakukan uji tegangan permukaan serta uji FT-IR. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan asam laurat berhasil disintesis ditandai dengan adanya gugus karbonil (C=O), -OH, C-C dan C-H pada uji FT-IR. Sintesis lauroil etanolamida berhasil dilakukan, ditunjukkan pada uji FT-IR di mana adanya gugus C-N, C=O dan C-H sebagai gugus pembentuknya. Tegangan permukaan yang mendekati standar lauroil etanolamiada dihasilkan dengan variasi suhu sintesis 65ºC dan rasio mol asam laurat : monoetanolamina (1:8) dengan nilai tegangan permukaan sebesar 50,87 Dyne/cm.
Measuring Public Sentiment on Electric Cars in Indonesia: A Social Media Data Analysis
Authors: Michael Michael , Fianty Melissa Indah
Published: October 2024

The Industry 4.0 era has driven rapid growth in Indonesia's automotive industry, with increasing environmental awareness fueling demand for eco-friendly vehicles, such as electric cars. In 2023, electric car sales surged by 65%, reaching 17.06 thousand units. However, widespread adoption remains hindered by high costs and limited charging infrastructure. This study aims to analyze Indonesian public sentiment toward electric cars using the Naïve Bayes algorithm. The analysis shows that positive sentiment is dominant, reflecting broad support for this innovation, despite concerns over cost and infrastructure. The Naïve Bayes model achieved an accuracy of 80%, with a precision of 84%, recall of 90%, and an F1-score of 87%. These findings can help the industry devise more effective marketing and educational strategies to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Indonesia.
Sistem Manajemen Pemantauan Lapangan Dengan Pemindaian QR Code (Studi Kasus: Rutan Kelas IIB Bintuni)
Authors: Mubarak Fadel , Baisa Lorna Yertas , Sumendap Andreas Leonardo
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan sistem manajemen pemantauan lapangan dengan pemindaian QR Code di Rutan Kelas IIB Bintuni. Metode konvensional sebelumnya memiliki masalah dalam akurasi dan efisiensi data. Sistem ini diharapkan meningkatkan akurasi, efisiensi, dan keamanan. Metode penelitian meliputi identifikasi masalah, analisis, perancangan, pengembangan, dan pengujian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem mampu mengotomatisasi pemantauan, mengurangi kesalahan manual, dan mempercepat pengumpulan data. Uji coba menggunakan Black Box Testing oleh tiga ahli menunjukkan hasil bagus, dan pengujian System Usability Scale mendapat hasil skor dengan nilai rata-rata 82,5, menunjukkan sistem layak dan sesuai kebutuhan pengguna. Implementasi sistem ini efektif dan dapat diandalkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas manajemen dan keamanan di Rutan Kelas IIB Bintuni.
Deteksi Serangan Distributed Deniel of Service Pada Jaringan Sensor Nirkabel Menggunakan Support Vector Machine
Authors: Yanti Yeni , Hidayat Taufik , Nurhanif Nurhanif , Safana Nadiatul , Anggayoni Putri Nuri Pratama
Published: October 2024

Jaringan Jensor Nirkabel (JSN) telah meningkat dengan pesat diberbagai aplikasi. JSN sangat rentang terhadap serangan Salah satunya serangan Distributed Denial of Service (DdoS) merupakan ancaman bagi banyak sistem JSN. Sehingga dibutuhkan teknik sistem keamanan yang dapat melindungi JSN dari serangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeteksi dan serangan DDos pada JSN secara efektif menggunakan Machine Learning (ML) dengan metode Support Vector Machine (SVM). Pengujian dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metrik precision, recall, F1-Score, Confusion Matrix, da ROC Curve.hasil menunjukkan kinerja terbaik terdapat pada Serangan Grayhole hasil metrik Precision, Recall, dan F1-Score bernilai 1.0. Hal ini berarti serangan Grayhole terdeteksi secara sempurna oleh sistem deteksi intrusi menggunakan metode SVM. Sedangan berdasarkan hasil confusion matrik, sistem berhasil mendeteksi serangan Grayhole berhasil dengan nilai Precision 99,7% dan Recall 99,6%, menunjukkan hanya sedikit terjadi deteksi kesalahan namun hasil pengujian AUC  pada serangan DoS bernilai 0,5. Sistem tidak mampu mendeteksi serangan DoS secara baik.
Analysis Sentiment & Topic Modelling using Latent Semantic Indexing
Authors: Moniharapon Glenzkovic Samuel , Inan Dedi Iskandar , Juita Ratna , Sirait Victor Arie Lambadya
Published: October 2024

The proliferation of digital news platforms has transformed information consumption, making user experience (UX) a key success factor for Detik.com, a leading news application in Indonesia. This research aims to explore the relationship between UX and news through sentiment analysis and topic modelling. The methods include web scraping for data collection, descriptive analysis for sentiment, and Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI) for topic modelling. Out of 14,320 reviews analyzed, 45.6% were positive, focusing on the speed of updates and news quality. Conversely, 41.18% of reviews were negative, highlighting disruptive ads and login issues, while 13.76% were neutral. LSI identified eight main topics, including user experience and ad complaints. Visualizations through heatmaps, distance maps, and word clouds emphasized terms like "news" and "ads." This research recommends that Detik.com developers reduce ad disruptions, fix technical problems, and understand frequently discussed topics to enhance user satisfaction.
Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Demonstrasi Animasi 3d Pada Mata Pelajaran Konstruksi Utilitas Gedung Menggunakan Software SketchUp
Authors: Mubarroq Ahmad Yudi , Ichwanto Muhammad Aris , Sokhe Akhmad
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMKN 1 Ngasem, Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian berfokus pada jurusan Desain Permodelan dan Informasi Bangunan (DPIB) khususnya pada mapel konstruksi utilitas gedung. Peserta didikukup kesulitan dalam memahami dan mengenal bagian-bagian bangunan beserta fungsinya, karena pembelajaran sebelumnya dirasa kurang efektif karena bergantung pada metode ceramah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hasil belajar siswa sebelum dan sesudah diberikan perlakuan menggunakan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi animasi 3d menggunakan bantuan software SketchUp. Metode penelitian yang digunakan oleh peneliti pada penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menerapkan desain Quasi-experiment : One-Group Pretest-Postest dilakukan pada satu kelas dengan jumlah 36 siswa. Analisis data dilakukan dengan membandingkan rata-rata skor pre-test dan post-test menggunakan uji paired sample t-test. Hasil analisis menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar <0,001 (Sig < 0,05), menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman siswa.
Reabilitação estética com clareamento dental e fechamento de diastema em dentes anteriores
Authors: Costa Andrya Minevina Negreiros , Melo Diana Fernandes de , Sousa Kathleen Rebelo de , Souza Lizete Karla Filgueiras de , Linhares Marcela Lopes
Published: October 2024

A ênfase atual na estética, sobretudo entre os jovens, ressalta a necessidade de uma análise estética do sorriso para aperfeiçoar a harmonia facial. Tanto a estética micro, que examina detalhes dentários, quanto a estética macro, que contempla gengivas, lábios e rosto, desempenham papel crucial nesse processo. Paciente I. G. S. L, gênero masculino, 22 anos, leucoderma, compareceu a clínica integrada da Faculdade do Amazonas – IAES, como queixa principal “incômodo com o espaço entre os meus dentes e amarelados”. Durante o exame intrabucal, observou-se a presença de diastemas entre os dentes 12, 11, 21 e 22. O plano terapêutico incluiu um procedimento de clareamento dental em consultório, 3 sessões, cada sessão realizada a cada 7 dias, esperou 10 dias para realizar as restaurações diretas de resina composta, dos elementos 12, 11, 21 e 22 com a finalidade de alcançar o fechamento total do diastema presente. O objetivo principal deste trabalho consistiu em relatar um caso clínico de reabilitação oral que envolveu o clareamento dental e o fechamento de diastema por meio de restaurações diretas de resina composta na região anterossuperior. Concluiu-se que o tratamento com facetas diretas de resina composta demonstrou eficácia no restabelecimento dos aspectos funcionais e estéticos do sorriso do paciente. Assim, os procedimentos diretos destinados ao fechamento de diastemas anteriores são notáveis por sua capacidade de reduzir o tempo de trabalho e por seu custo acessível, proporcionando resultados imediatos.
Cirurgia de remoção de terceiro molar inferior associado ao L-PRF – relato de caso
Authors: Oliveira Fernanda da Silva , Ferreira Guilherme Motta Antunes , Moya Jorge Alberto Carrazana , Lopes Zobélia Maria de Souza , Melo Diana Fernandes de
Published: October 2024

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is an autologous process, which consists of removing a blood sample taken from the patient, where it is placed in a test tube, subsequently centrifuged, and deposited in the alveolus after the extraction of the third molar. This therapy is still in progress, often used more and more in third molar extractions, where it helps in bone and tissue regeneration. The objective of this work was to perform an extraction of the lower third molar (48) and insert the PRF in the alveolus after the extraction procedure. Blood collection and centrifugation, antisepsis of the patient and assembly of the surgical table were carried out, anesthesia of the Inferior Alveolar, Buccal and Ligual Nerve, intrasucular insertion, detachment, odontosection and osteotomy under continuous irrigation and elevation of the dental element, insertion of Rich Fibrin in Collagen and socket closure with Nyolon thread. Therefore, it is concluded that PRF is a process that is still in progress, however, it is a great alternative for regeneration of alveoli after third molar extractions, due to its unique biological properties.
Frenectomia lingual: relato de caso
Authors: Aguiar Jéssica Araújo , Melo Diana Fernandes de , Gonçalves Júnior Fernando dos Santos , Ferreira Guilherme Motta Antunes , Moya Jorge Alberto Carrazana
Published: October 2024

The lingual frenum is a fold-shaped anatomical structure, which is located between the belly of the tongue and the floor of the oral cavity, connecting them. In some cases, this brake may be short, preventing the organ from moving properly. This abnormality is called Ankyloglossia, popularly known as tongue tie, which in addition to the difficulty in moving the tongue, can also compromise speech and chewing. The present work consists of a clinical case report of a 9-year-old male child who sought care at the IAES Pediatric Dentistry degree for the treatment of Ankyloglossia.
“Doses de cuidado”: Análise situacional da Assistência Farmacêutica em uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos em um município de médio porte de Minas Gerais, 2023
Authors: Soares Gomes Lorena , De Carvalho Rodrigues Marcela Cristine , Scardua Binda Nancy , De Paula Carmen Aparecida , De Assis Aisllan Diego , Rezende Macedo do Nascimento Renata Cristina
Published: October 2024

A Assistência Farmacêutica (AF) é essencial para garantir o acesso e o uso racional e seguro de medicamentos, especialmente em instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPI). O projeto "Cia da Gente" visa melhorar o cuidado em uma ILPI em Ouro Preto, MG, realizando práticas grupais e integrativas por meio das oficinas “Doses do Cuidado” com idosos. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar uma análise situacional da AF no Lar São Vicente de Paulo (LSVP), para subsidiar a melhoria dos processos e a promoção de um cuidado seguro. Foi realizado um estudo observacional, de setembro a dezembro de 2023, concomitante às oficinas "Doses do Cuidado". Por meio de visitas semanais, foi realizada uma análise preliminar, com observação das etapas do ciclo logístico da AF. Verificaram-se deficiências em todas as etapas, com destaque para a ausência de sistema informatizado para gestão da AF, a inexistência de procedimentos operacionais padrão e a ausência de um farmacêutico na equipe multidisciplinar. A partir do novo diagnóstico proposto, a ser realizado em 2024, será possível caracterizar adequadamente as atividades do ciclo logístico, identificando fatores que interferem na consolidação da AF na instituição.
Effect of System Automation on Excise Duty Compliance among Cigarettes Importers in Kenya
Authors: Lito Pauline Talaso , Ogaga Bruce , Tarus John
Published: October 2024

Excise duty compliance remains low in many economies around the world, with revenue authorities failing to achieve their annual targets. The main objective of this study was to determine the effect of system automation on excise duty compliance among cigarette importers in Kenya.  The study was guided by diffusion of innovations theory. The study employed an explanatory research design that involved the use of structured questionnaires in collecting primary data. The target population was 21 cigarette importers in Kenya. Data was collected on a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were presented in tables and charts. Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between the study variables. The study found that system automation (β=0.215, P=009) has a positive and significant effect on excise duty tax compliance. The study concluded that system automation contributes significantly to improved excise duty compliance among cigarette importers in Kenya. The study recommends that the management of KRA should come up with measures that will lead to an increment in system automation for registration, filing, and payment of excise duty tax. The findings that system automation has a positive and significant effect on excise duty tax compliance also serve to further the diffusions of innovations theory which explains the passage of a new idea through stages of adoption by different people who participate in or begin using the new idea.
Effect of Savings Impediments on the Performance of Selected Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Opiyo Fred Odhiambo , Okech Prof. Timothy
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This study sought to assess savings impediments on performance of select SACCOs in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives were to examine the effects of income level on savings impediments on performance of SACCOs; to analyse the effect of interest rate on Performance of SACCOs; and to examine the influence of credit mechanisms on Performance of SACCOs in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study was guided by a cross-sectional research design with the target population comprising of officials of five selected SACCOs. A sample size of 72 respondents was drawn from the target population. The results show that income level significantly affects the performance of SACCOs (p<0.05).
Results: Results between interest rate and performance of SACCOs show that interest rate had a negative and significant influence on the performance of SACCOs (p<0.05). Finally, the results show that credit mechanisms had a positive and significant effect on the performance of SACCOs (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study concluded that income level, interest rate, and credit mechanisms had a significant impact on SACCO performance in Nairobi County. The study recommends that the SACCOs should ensure that target mechanisms should be put in place to attract members with diverse incomes. SACCOs should establish clear policies and procedures for managing interest rate risk within the SACCOs. SACCOs should ensure compliance with regulatory requirements governing credit operations.
Effect of Staff Digital Literacy on Customs Goods Clearance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
Authors: Kwembur Sharon Chebet , Nekesa Marion , Kapkiyai Collins
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The clearance of imported goods at airports used the risk-based management customs systems of clearance to enhance faster clearance of goods from air cargo complexes, the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), there was quick cargo clearance of perishable cargo, and uniform and simple procedure of cargo handling. There were e-payment systems that enhanced faster clearances with an overall aim of minimizing dwell time of cargo to be handled at the airport's storage complexes. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of staff digital literacy on customs goods clearance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya.
Methodology: This study employed an explanatory research design. The target population of the study was 245 KRA employees. Data was collected using questionnaires. The data were coded and entered into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings showed that staff digital literacy had a positive and significant effect on customs goods clearance (β=0.485, p=0.000).
Conclusion: KRA needs to engage its staff in digital literacy training.  Furthermore, gaining digital literacy skills helps staff to make use of all that technology has to offer in terms of learning, creativity, and teamwork, which enhances their custom goods clearances even more.
National identity politics and postcolonial sovereignty games: Greenland, Denmark, and the European Union
Authors: Gad Ulrik Pram
Published: October 2024

The relationship between Greenland and the EU is to a great degree influenced by the image of Greenland being on the path towards independence from Denmark. In both countries, identity discourse idealizes the homogenous nation state, leaving the ‘community of the realm’ in need of a good explanation. However, attempts to explain Greenland’s continued reliance on outside help in its development towards independence continuously risk infantilizing the country. As climate changes are establishing the Arctic as a site of mineral extraction and commerce, Greenland is finding new ways of diversifying its dependence.
Important in this regard is the way Greenland’s relationship to the EU is played out as a series of ‘sovereignty games’ that minimize Denmark’s role as intermediary. This book looks at changes to national identity discourse and foreign policy through four analytical strategies — identifying the core concepts of Danish and Greenlandic identity through discourse analysis; reading political debates as identity-political negotiations; using qualitative interviews with key actors to see how clashing identity discourses are managed in diplomatic practice; and approaching legal texts as the ‘frozen’ outcome of these ‘sovereignty games’. In conclusion, the book draws up scenarios for how the expiry date of the ‘community of the realm’ may be extended – by finding new metaphors that will facilitate equality, and by employing Danish diplomacy to make Greenland less dependent on Denmark.
Concevoir un témoignage vidéoludique en temps de pandémie : le développement de Quatre apparts et un confinement
Authors: Jones Saraa , Rochat Yannick , Ronga Paul
Published: October 2024

Publié sur le site internet d’un journal généraliste suisse, le jeu vidéo Quatre apparts et un confinement (2020) met en scène les quotidiens de quatre personnages inspirés de faits vécus lors du semi-confinement instauré en Suisse, au printemps 2020, en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. En utilisant les concepts de « jeu d’actualité documentaire », de « réalité opérationnelle » et de « réalisme social », cet article explique la démarche créative derrière le développement de ce jeu vidéo qui, à l’aide de choix de dialogue, de mises en scène et de mini-jeux, rend compte des expériences vécues par des personnes aux différents profils sociodémographiques en temps de pandémie, en s’intéressant aux impacts psychologiques de cette situation sur ces dernières.
La série Blue Moon, un laboratoire pour les séries originales de télévision par contournement (TPC) locales
Authors: Barrette Pierre
Published: October 2024

Pour le service de télévision par contournement Club Illico, qui se présente comme le Netflix québécois, les défis sont grands d’entrer en compétition avec l’offre de programmes qui constitue aujourd’hui le menu auquel ont accès les consommateurs de produits audiovisuels via une multitude de plateformes. Comment s’y prennent les joueurs locaux pour tirer leur épingle du jeu face à cette compétition ? Quelles stratégies sont mises en place pour offrir un produit qui rivalise avec l’offre originale des chaînes câblées comme HBO ou des portails comme Amazon et Netflix ? Cet article aborde la question en se penchant sur la série québécoise Blue Moon, offerte en exclusivité sur la plateforme VOD de Vidéotron (Club Illico).
Open Television et le paradoxe de la télévision queer
Authors: Rouleau Joëlle
Published: October 2024

Dans Open Television et le paradoxe de la télévision queer, je propose d’explorer comment l’approche queer peut permettre de mieux saisir les spécificités de la culture populaire dans le développement d’une plateforme indépendante, marginale et queer. Cet article interrogera la plateforme Open Television www.weareo.tv, qui accueille des thématiques diversifiées et issues d’expériences de marginalisation, soutenant des artistes locaux environnant Chicago dans la production de web-séries indépendantes.
Going Gonzo: Crunchyroll, Anime Streaming, and Unpaid Digital Labour
Authors: Ristola Jacqueline
Published: October 2024

This essay examines how anime streaming platform Crunchyroll leveraged fan labour to become an industry leader in the anime distribution market. Before becoming a global leader in streaming anime, the site was known in the mid-2000s as an anime piracy site, largely functioning on fan labour for uploading its content. This essay combines Marxist political economy, discursive analysis, and fan studies methodologies to analyze how Crunchyroll capitalized on unpaid fan labour to transform itself from a popular piracy site into a legitimate streaming platform.
Digital Piracy as a Socio-Cultural Practice: A study of the Greek Market
Authors: Arouh Melania , Miliopoulou Georgia-Zozeta
Published: October 2024

The illegal file sharing of digital content is a widespread activity with far-reaching ramifications. In Greece, studies indicate that “digital piracy” has become an accepted form of criminal practice, disrupting relevant market developments. To explore this, we conducted an online questionnaire that documented practices of Greek audiences, regarding the piracy of movies and television series. This paper goes beyond the labelling of the practice to an analysis of its socio-cultural character. We argue that these findings point to a changing market, and the disruption piracy causes is explained as an effort by consumers to participate in a global culture that transcends national borders.
Kamala vs Kamala
Authors: Rosales Andrea , Linares-Lanzman Juan
Published: October 2024

Kamala Harris no necesita presentación. A pesar de su singularidad, en su aspecto físico no es muy diferente de cualquier otra mujer profesional que puedas encontrarte en una gran ciudad de cualquier parte del mundo. Harris nació en Estados Unidos, en el seno de una familia intercultural de origen indio y jamaicano.
Comparative characteristics of the Great Ring Line of the Moscow Metro and the Moscow Central Ring
Authors: Shulgina Olga , Golovko Gleb Glebovich
Published: October 2024

The object of the study is the development of the Moscow Metro transport system in terms of the inclusion of two new elements in its structure: the Big Circle Line and the Moscow Central Circle. The subject of the study is the process of optimizing the passenger flow of the Moscow Metro, which is revealed by comparing the Big Circle Line and the Moscow Central Circle. The analysis was carried out on four aspects: a comparative description of the history of the development of the two projects, a comparison of the main parameters of the Great Ring Line of the metro and the Moscow Central Ring, a comparative analysis of the location of these two lines in Moscow, a comparison of transfer hubs on the Great Ring Line of the metro and on the Moscow Central Ring. The purpose of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of two implemented projects (MCC and BCL) with the identification of the pros and cons of these projects both separately and in comparison. The following methods were used: statistical, comparative-geographical, analytical, cartographic. The study showed that both ring lines reduced the travel time of passengers, relieved the ring and radial metro lines. A significant number of Moscow residents received metro stations within walking distance. At the same time, the Big Ring Metro Line is a more successfully implemented project than the Moscow Central Ring. The Bolshaya Koltsevaya Metro Line is used daily by more passengers than the Moscow Central Ring. However, the MCC, in addition to its direct transport functions, also has great educational significance, being at the same time an excursion route through two epochs of the Moscow railway ring – the beginning of the XX and the beginning of the XXI centuries.
Opportunities for the formation of the trading environment of the A-370 Ussuri highway
Authors: Ordinskaya Yuliya Vladimirovna , D'yachkova Lyudmila Germanovna , Obuhova Alena Anatol'evna
Published: October 2024

The study of existing road service facilities located on the section of the A-370 Ussuri highway (Khabarovsk – Vladivostok, Russia) makes it possible to assess the possibility of creating a full-fledged environment for a regional roadside recreation cluster. Attention to the problems of the region, determined by the significant exodus of the population from the deep regions of the southern part of the Far East and the need to create decent living conditions for citizens through the organization of urban planning interaction with the population, obliges to study trade spaces and other objects of the roadside infrastructure of the highway, as communications between disparate local settlements in the depths of the region. The purpose of the study is to assess the possibility of forming a trading environment of a regional roadside recreational cluster based on the analysis of existing road service facilities of the A–370 Ussuri highway section (Khabarovsk – Vladivostok, before 2011 – M60).The object of the study is the infrastructure of roadside service. The subject of the study is the commercial infrastructure facilities of the roadside service of the A–370 Ussuri highway, which determine the possibility of forming a recreational cluster in the region. The methodology of the integrated approach is the use of methods of theoretical analysis determined by the materials of normative and legal support for urban planning. The methods of field research are presented by observing the features of the studied environment, photofixation, cartographic analysis, and the establishment of territorial (areas of the route "Ussuri") and the time limits of the study (2023-2024). The novelty of the study is determined by the primary appeal to the analysis of the possibility of creating a roadside recreation cluster system of the Ussuri highway, determining the key parameters of the roadside system, studying the risk factors of its creation in the process of developing the territory under consideration. The relevance of the study is determined by the analysis of existing open retail facilities, the results of which provide a typological classification of road service facilities of the A-370 Ussuri highway section, an assessment of the possibility of creating a full-fledged environment of a regional roadside recreational cluster. The results of the study are determined by the proposal to organize urban planning interaction with the population of remote territories, implemented at the level of providing specially equipped retail outlets in the organized structure of roadside service, as a way to keep the population in local places of residence by stabilizing its financial situation and clarifying the characteristics of the recreational potential of the projected infrastructure at the level of strategic development programs.
Bach's traditions in polyphonic works for piano by Chinese composers
Authors: Cao Xinyu
Published: October 2024

During the formation of Chinese professional music in the twentieth century, one of the most important tasks that musicians faced was the creation of a repertoire in various genres. The development of European polyphonic genres, forms and techniques by Chinese composers took place in close connection with the study of the history of polyphony and the analysis of the features of polyphonic writing by outstanding composers of the past centuries. The study of J. S. Bach's work is the basis for the training of both piano performers and composers. The purpose of the research in the article is to discover the methods of interaction of polyphonic genres and techniques developed in Bach's keyboard works with the peculiarities of the national musical style. The article analyzes the works: the invention "Deep at Night" by Zhu Shi, fugue No. 8 on the theme of fugue from Bach's HTK and Passacaglia-fugue No. 24 from the cycle "24 fugues" by Yu Xuxian. The author of the article relies on the provisions developed in the works of Russian and Chinese scientists on the problems of polyphony V. Protopopov, I. Kuznetsov, Chen Mingzhi and others. The article uses a set of methods aimed at studying the peculiarities of mastering Bach's work by Chinese musicians, the interpretation of the genres of invention, fugue, passacaglia in the works of Chinese composers. Based on the study of the works of Chinese scientists and the analysis of works in the genres of invention, fugue on the theme of Bach as part of a large polyphonic cycle, passacaglia, a conclusion is made about the uniqueness of samples of Chinese polyphony and a peculiar interpretation of Bach traditions in Chinese piano music, coming from the collision of different cultural and aesthetic ideas of the Chinese and Europeans. In the considered works, the forms that have developed in Western European Baroque music are filled with new content, and the means of expression inherent in Chinese traditional music are adapted to strict polyphonic canons. The combination of diatonics and angemitonic pentatonics, complementary rhythmics and rhythmic figures characteristic of Chinese traditional Peking opera, a mixture of polyphonic and harmonic texture types are decisive in the considered works.
The strategic importance of the development of railway transport communications in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Authors: Seytimbetov Minsizbay Kazakhbevich
Published: October 2024

This article is devoted to the analysis of the state policy implemented in the field of railway transport in Uzbekistan. It evaluates projects launched during the period of independence to develop railway infrastructure, establish constructive and mutually beneficial relations in the transport sector. The priority importance of the railway industry in the foreign policy of Uzbekistan and the implementation of strategic objectives in this area are also considered. The methodology of the work is based on local material. The use of local material implies a focus on the peculiarities of the development of railway transport in Uzbekistan during the period under study. The article analyzes the current state of the railway industry, its role in the country's economy, and traces the impact of decisions taken on the development of transport infrastructure and the strengthening of international partnerships.  The methodology of the work is based on local material. The use of local material implies a focus on the peculiarities of the development of railway transport in Uzbekistan during the period under study. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the analysis of the state policy implemented in the field of railway transport in Uzbekistan. It evaluates projects launched during the period of independence to develop railway infrastructure, establish constructive and mutually beneficial relations in the transport sector. The priority importance of the railway industry in the foreign policy of Uzbekistan and the implementation of strategic objectives in this area are also considered. The methodology of the work is based on local material. The use of local material implies a focus on the peculiarities of the development of railway transport in Uzbekistan during the period under study. The article analyzes the current state of the railway industry, its role in the country's economy, and traces the impact of decisions taken on the development of transport infrastructure and the strengthening of international partnerships.
Features of artistic presentation of images of people's leaders in the context of the development of the system of realistic painting in China in the XX – early XXI century
Authors: Han Dong
Published: October 2024

The article shows how the attitude of Chinese artists towards the ideological content and methods of artistic presentation of the image of the people's leader has changed in the context of changes in approaches to realism. Two genres were chosen as the reference material: portrait and story painting, in which this image developed continuously and consistently throughout the time period under consideration. The study showed that the image of the leader in Chinese painting is closely related to realism, as it assumes a fairly accurate depiction of a person. The changes in the image of the leader were the results of the transformation of the attitude of artists towards approaches and methods of artistic expression. Using the example of the work of Chinese masters, continuous and deep reflections on the relationship between art, people and society are traced. The research is based on elements of a cultural approach and hermeneutical method combined with descriptive and comparative methods used to analyze the ideological content of works and elements of the figurative system of Chinese realistic painting. Interdisciplinary, historical, cultural and sociocultural approaches were used, as well as special methods of art criticism, in particular the principles of iconographic and iconological analysis. The object of research is Chinese portrait and subject painting of the XX – early XXI century. The subject of the study is the process of forming and changing the ways of presentation and ideological content of the image of the leader in Chinese painting of the specified period, its elements and structure. The purpose of the study is to determine through the transformations that took place in the system of realistic painting in China their influence on the ways of artistic interpretation and depiction of the image of the leader in a portrait and thematic painting, including in the historical genre. This makes it possible to find out the influence of the power and positions of the authors on the artistic process, as well as to determine the interaction of the masters with the society that focuses on such images and forms a request for them, which makes it possible to make a balanced assessment of the art of this period.
The figure of the «architectural critic» in the Russian media culture of the 1990s-2000s.
Authors: Danilov Vadim
Published: October 2024

The article examines the figure of the «architectural critic» as a phenomenon of post-Soviet media culture, the main period of which falls on the 1990s-2000s. Against the backdrop of an extensive cultural background of significant transformations in the architectural sphere in the early post-Soviet period, the crisis of expertise of the discourse of Soviet architecture and at the same time architecture gaining widespread public interest, a new space of architectural criticism is being formed, which for the first time in a long time appeared on the pages of mass periodicals. The new critic is a kind of cultural observer, and his representation (including self–presentation) as an «architectural critic» is not just a designation of a type of professional activity, but an element of constructing his own expert position. Based on the study of an array of publications on architectural and critical topics in mass media, the main features of the figure of the «architectural critic» as a cultural phenomenon are demonstrated. With the help of a discourse analysis of articles of an architectural-critical orientation, which were published in mass media of the 1990s-2000s, it is revealed how the identity of an architectural critic is constructed: from what position he speaks, in what environment his figure is formed and to whom it is addressed. Research on the features of post-Soviet architectural discourse and its place in the media space undergoing significant transformations is currently significantly limited by institutional architectural optics, which assumes a linear view of the development of architectural criticism as a theoretical discipline and expert knowledge produced by architectural professionals. The dynamics of cultural forms in the 1990s-2000s shows us significant shifts in the field of expert knowledge production, giving rise to new critical practices and new identities that are associated with them, one of which is the «architectural critic». The study reveals the specifics of the critic's new status as a «public intellectual» actively involved in the processes of cultural consumption, and various practices of the struggle for expert hegemony are also revealed – from attempts at sole monopolization of discourse to «self-exclusion» within the framework of the establishment of expert totality.