bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Distinct groups of autoantigens as drivers of ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma pathogenesis
Authors: Bende Richard J , Donner Naomi , Wormhoudt Thera AM , Beentjes Anna , Scantlebery Angelique , Grobben Marloes , Tejjani Khadija , Chandler Felicity , Sikkema Reina S , Langerak Anton W , Guikema Jeroen EJ , van Noesel Carel JM
Published: July 2024

Chronic B-cell receptor signals incited by cognate antigens are believed to play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas. We have explored the immunoglobulin variable regions (IGHV) expressed by 124 ocular adnexal MALT lymphomas (OAML) and tested the in vitro reactivity of recombinant IgM derived from 23 OAMLs. Six of 124 OAMLs (5%) were found to express a high-affinity stereotyped rheumatoid factor. OAMLs have a biased IGHV4-34 usage, which confers intrinsic super auto-antigen reactivity with poly-N-acetyllactosamine (NAL) epitopes, present on cell surface glycoproteins of erythrocytes and B cells. Twenty-one OAMLs (17%) expressed IGHV4-34-encoded B-cell receptors. Five of the 23 recombinant OAML IgMs expressed IGHV4-34, four of which bound to the linear NAL i epitope expressed on B cells but not to the branched NAL I epitope on erythrocytes. One non-IGHV4-34-encoded OAML IgM was also reactive with B cells. Interestingly, three of the 23 OAML IgMs (13%) specifically reacted with proteins of U1-/U-snRNP complexes, which have been implicated as cognate-antigens in various autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease. The findings indicate that local autoimmune reactions are instrumental in the pathogenesis of a substantial fraction of OAMLs.
Video analytics for optimizing bank services
Authors: Dhyey Valera , Amit Vishwakarma , Ananya Paliwal , Veena Kulkarni
Published: July 2024

The use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage for surveillance, demographic monitoring, and behavior analysis has increased dramatically in the recent years. One of the key challenges in analyzing such recordings is to count people and identify emotions efficiently and accurately. This paper proposed a system for counting people and identifying facial expressions of emotion in CCTV footage. It used Deep Neural Networks (DNN) trained on massive annotation datasets to recognize people in videos, extract facial images, and identify emotions. It evaluated the performance of the method on publicly available datasets and compares it with state-of-the-art techniques. The findings demonstrate the ability of the method to accurately count people and identify their emotions.
Impact of soft skills awareness upon practice towards maximizing employability among english graduates in Bangladesh
Authors: Robiul Islam , Happy Kumar Das , Monjurul Islam
Published: July 2024

Many students who are pursuing graduate and postgraduate degrees are unable to effectively apply their learning to their daily lives and jobs. As a result, Bangladeshi graduates struggle with the country's high unemployment rate. As a result, it is essential to incorporate soft skills training into the curriculum to ensure how to put students' awareness of soft skills from English literature into practice in real-world situations. Twelve fundamental soft skills, including emotional intelligence, interpersonal, people management, self-management, collaboration, time management, decisionmaking, problem-solving, leadership, critical thinking, and creativity, were identified in addition to the identification of forty-nine subskills. To examine the median levels of awareness and practice of soft skills among English graduates, a paired sample t-test was utilized in this study. A regression and correlation analysis measured the relationship between soft skill awareness and practice. The study triangulated data using a students' survey (323), teachers' in-depth interviews (18), students' focus group discussion (9), and secondary literature. The results revealed that the awareness of soft skills among English graduates had a beneficial effect on their degree of practice. The results showed that by including soft skills training in the curriculum and establishing specific implementation instructions, the employability of English graduates would be maximized through awareness of soft skills. The results have significant implications for Bangladeshi educational policy and practice, and by improving graduates' employability, they help the country's economy thrive.
Construction of Soviet traditions among the members of amateur folk ensemble (on the example of the song and dance ensemble «Uralskaya Ryabinushka»)
Authors: Garifzianova A. R. , Moroz P. V.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the process of reproduction of Soviet traditions in the space of organized amateur activity.

Amateur folk ensembles are collectives founded in the Soviet period. Ensembles are continuing their activities at the moment on the basis of cultural and leisure institutions (houses, palaces of culture). Folk ensembles continue to construct Soviet traditions and behavioral patterns despite the absence of state ideology in Russia. The article presents the results of the author's qualitative research on the case study strategy. The research focuses on how Soviet cultural practices are reproduced in leisure organizations at present.
Gift of the Hungarian Queen from Kyiv: Sword as a Metaphor
Authors: Radvan Dana
Published: July 2024

The article will analyze records in chronicles about usage of sword in medieval Rus’ in metaphorical context. Facts provided in the Tale of Bygone Years and the Radziwiłł Chronicle will be interpreted in connection with the record of Lampert of Hersfeld about the gift of the Attila’s sword, made by the Hungarian Queen Anastasia to Otto, Duke of Bavaria, in the second half of the 11th century, in order to interpret metaphorical meanings conveyed with the help of sword and explain the unusual ceremonial choice of the Hungarian Queen in view of her origin from Kyiv.
The Functioning of Communicative Units in the In-game Text of Video Games
Authors: Shalamay Anastasia
Published: July 2024

This article describes the results of a pragmatic analysis of communicative units that were selected from different types of in-game text (spoken and written game plot-related text and interface text) taken from six video games of various game genres (action-shooter, action-adventure, role-playing game, simulator etc.) and narrative genres (fantasy, science fiction, horror, military, medieval, western). It further offers a model for classification of the abovementioned units based on the pragmatic aim of the utterance, i.e. to assist the player during gameplay or to express the artistic aspects of the game. The two main pragmatic types of utterances have respectively been labelled as ludic and narrative. It has also been noted that ludic utterances are widespread in any video game, while narrative ones can only appear in games with an in-depth virtual world, and their perception by the player does not usually affect the completion of the game.

The article further suggests to use the following terms to describe the different kinds of ludic utterances: 1) identificatory (helping to recognise and distinguish between the different subjects and objects of the in-game world); 2) informative (giving practical information about those objects); 3) explicitly appellative (directly encouraging the player to act); 4) implicitly appellative (encouraging the player to act, but in an indirect manner); 5) feedback (responding to the player’s actions). Among the narrative functions, the following terms have been offered: 1) storytelling (depicting the in-game events); 2) descriptive (artistically describing the in-game world and its characters); 3) compositional (outlining the structure of the game and assisting the player to navigate through it).

The study also suggests that an utterance can combine multiple communicative functions, and the abovementioned functions be expressed not just verbally, but also via the visual, auditory, haptic and other modes since videogame discourse is a multimodal type of discourse. The results of this study can help in training of localization specialists as this research should facilitate their understanding of the pragmatic purpose behind the translated fragments of text.
Hedonist and Theologist Narratives in French Baroque Poetry and Spiritual Verses by the English Metaphysicals: Poetising Author’s Experience vs Sacralising Privy Feelings
Authors: Bezrukov Andriy
Published: July 2024

In the poetic diversity of Western European Baroque, the worldview was dominated by the search for unity in the contradictions of existence, which almost always immersed the man in a theological context. This is especially evident in the works by the seventeenth-century English Metaphysicals, whose unique style is considered from the perspective of the European continental poetic tradition. At the same time, appealing to French Baroque poetry as a specific literary phenomenon compared to Donne’s school in England is determined by the historical and creative process that produces individual strategies of poetising an author`s experience vs sacralising privy feelings. The article discusses the originality of the means of poetic expression of worldview principles in French Baroque poetry and English metaphysical school, which are expressed in close connection with the author’s paradigms of hedonistic-religious vs spiritual vision of reality. These means are actualised at the image-plot and structural levels that determine the methodology based on conceptual approaches to comparative analysis with elements of hermeneutic, imagological, stylistic, and cultural-historical methods. The article emphasises that the profound considerations about the origins of the universe in love poems with hedonistic motives bring the works of the French authors (Théophile de Viau) closer to the verses of the English ones, who discuss serious issues of human existence, religion, world order, etc. (A. Marvell) even in love poems. The religious works of the French poets (d’Aubigné, de Sponde, La Ceppède) contrast with metaphysical ideas about the transcendent world (J. Donne, G. Herbert, F. Quarles, Н. Vaughan) precisely by interpreting the Baroque themes of the transience of earthly existence, imperfection of human being, that are represented defectively from the perspective of style. Metaphysical tension and emotional release of the most secret movements of the soul raise the spiritual verses to the level of contemplative poetry.
Peran Self Esteem terhadap Burnout Guru
Authors: Rosyidah Ai
Published: July 2024

Self esteem atau harga diri merupakan salah satu aspek kepribadian yang memiliki peranan terpenting dan memberikan pengaruh besar terhadap tingkkah laku dan sikap manusia. Individu yang memiliki self esteem tinggi maka individu tersebut akan merasa dapat melakukan sesuatu atau merasakan kepuasan dalam suatu keadaan. Sebaliknya inidividu yang memiliki self esteem rendah pada dirinya akan timbul perasaan lebih rendah dan merasa tidak mampu dalam melakukan sesuatu, akan selalu merasa kurang, cemas dan timbul perasaan burnout. Kejenuhan kerja atau burnout dapat mempengaruhi pada kualitas kerja terutama pada seorang pekerja, kejenuhan kerja ini lebih banyak dirasakan oleh pekerja yang berkaitan dengan bidang yang melayani kemanusiaan salah satunya yaitu seorang guru. Hal ini serupa dengan penelitian yang dilakukan pada sampel guru di SMPN 52 Bandung, untuk melihat pengaruh self esteem terhadap timbulnya burnout pada guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian korelasional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu sebanyak 30 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada responden. Dari hasil uji t menunjukkan bahwa diperoleh thitung 5.340 > ttabel 1.697 dan nilai signifikansi dibawah 0.05. Dapat dikatakan bahwa self esteem secara signifikan berperan terhadap timbulnya burnout pada guru di SMPN 52 Bandung.
Peran Dimensi Parenting terhadap School Engagement melalui Basic Need Satisfaction pada Siswa SMP “X” Bandung
Authors: Putri Amanda , Yuspendi Yuspendi , Savitri Jane
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan gambaran model analisis jalur yaitu bagaimana parent involvement, parent autonomy support, dan parental structure memenuhi need for autonomy, need for competence dan need for relatedness yang berperan terhadapschool engagement pada siswa SMP “X” Bandung. Berdasarkan analisis jalur yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini, disimpulkan bahwa: parent involvement berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap ketiga basic need satisfaction; parental structure hanya berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap need for competence dan need for relatedness; need for autonomy hanya berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap emotional engagement dan cognitive engagement; need for competence hanya berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap behavioral engagement dan emotional engagement; sedangkan need for relatedness hanya berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap emotional engagement dan cognitive engagement.
Carbon Emission Disclosure in the Energy Sector: Environmental Management System and Environmental Performance
Authors: Puteri Tasya Kemala , Inawati Wahdan Arum
Published: July 2024

When non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas are burned, extra carbon gas (CO2) is released into the environment. The corporation releases a statement regarding carbon emission disclosure, which is a part of carbon accounting and involves evaluating and lowering carbon emissions from each manufacturing activity. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the simultaneous and partial effects of the environmental management systems, environmental performance, leverage, and firm age control variables on carbon emission disclosure in the energy sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2021. Data analysis using panel data regression with the energy sector research population listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017 to 2021. There were 10 research sample companies, with 2 companies being outliers, so that 40 samples were obtained with purposive sampling techniques. The test results show that environmental management systems, environmental performance, as well as leverage control variables and firm age have a simultaneous impact. Environmental management system with variable control leverage and firm age have partial positive impact and environmental performance with variable control leverage and firm age has no impact. This research is expected to help company management and investors in making decisions to invest in the energy sector.
Keywords: Environmental Management System, Environmental Performance, Carbon Emission Disclosure
Corporate Social Responsibility dan Cost of Capital
Authors: Setiawan Rahmat , Yunita Savira Rizma
Published: July 2024

This study aims to see how disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) impacts the cost of capital (COC). This study uses 260 observations of non-financial companies listed on the IDX from 2016 to 2018. The technical analysis in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that corporate social responsibility has a negative effect on the cost of equity and cost of debt.
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Cost of Debt, and Cost of Capital
Structural interpretation of the Quitasueño and Serrana keys area in the caribbean, offshore Colombia
Authors: Munar F.
Published: July 2024

The Caribbean basin has been poorly explored and poses a wide array of geological questions, due to its uncertain stratigraphic relations, its structural frame and the nature of its basement related to the islands. By interpreting 1700 km seismic lines, from the Ecopetrol Caribbean surveys, Cayos 77 and Cayos 82, and by tightening two wells, Miskito 1 and Miskito 2, in the area of cays (lower Nicaragua rise), north of the Colombia Basin, we determined the stratigraphic position of the basement B" and found out two trends NE-SW and NW-SE for the Quitasueño and Serrana Cays, in a horst and graben style. In addition to that, the facies for the basement are for the most part igneous and from an exploration point of view, it gives the opportunity for a good seal.
The Christian Trinity in the Writings of Quranic Exegetes: A Comparison with Islamic Polemicists
Authors: Almutlaq Khalid M. , Alshunyber Khaled M.
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This paper compares the perspectives of sixteen Quranic exegetes with those of Islamic polemicists specialised in Christian studies, particularly in their treatment of the Christian concept of the Trinity.
Methodology: The paper employs an inductive approach to uncover the views of various Quranic interpreters and Islamic polemicists regarding the Trinity. Besides, it utilises a comparative method to discuss and contrast their opinions on the subject matter.
Findings: Comparing the polemicists’ views with those of the exegetes reveals the precision and consistency of the former in conveying the Christian understanding of the Trinity. In contrast, the exegetes' interpretations vary, with some describing it as three hypostases, others as three gods, and occasionally an exegete may mention both interpretations. There is also a distinction in addressing the third entity of the Trinity. While the polemicists identify it as the Holy Spirit, some exegetes alternatively mention Mary, and others refer to both views.
Originality: The paper underscores the importance of cautiously conveying Christian beliefs about the Trinity based on certain exegetes, highlighting the specialisation of polemicists in religious studies.
Manifestations of Infringement on the Public Authority's General Jurisdiction in Currency Issuance and Management from an Islamic Perspective
Authors: Al-Sabhany Abduljabbar Hamad Obaid
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This study aims to identify and analyse the forms of infringement on the sovereign right of public authority in the issuance and management of currency, particularly in the context of the fractional reserve banking system and the technological advancements facilitated by globalisation, which have enabled the creation and promotion of virtual currencies.
Methodology: The study adopts a composite method that combines historical induction and logical reasoning to explore the forms of infringement on the general jurisdiction of the authority associated with both traditional and emerging forms of currency.
Findings: The study concludes that safeguarding public authority's exclusive and disinterested right in currency issuance and management is a priority in Islamic legal policy. Such necessitates caution against forms of infringement that violate this right due to their impact on the fairness and efficiency of the monetary system.
Originality: This research's originality lies in its characterisation of the generation of credit money and the issuance or mining of virtual currencies as contemporary forms of infringement on the authority's general jurisdiction, akin to the counterfeiting of paper money.
The Kitāb al-Jadal of Abū Bakr ʿImād al-Dīn ʿAbdallāh b. Muḥammad al-Nūqānī al-Baghdādī al-Shāfiʿī (A Scholar of the Sixth Century): A Study and Critical Edition
Authors: Zerwaly Mohsen
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This study contains a critical first edition of a text in the fields of Uṣūl al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) and Jadal (Islamic Dialectics) by ʿImād al-Nūqānī, a prominent Shāfiʿī scholar in the disciplines of Fiqh, Uṣūl, and Jadal. The study also seeks to shed light on the author's biography, which remained obscure for an extended period.
Methodology: The study employs an inductive approach based on collecting, analysing, comparing, and deducing information regarding the author's biography. It also utilises a historical method focused on authenticating the manuscript's attribution to the author through critical examination and validation of information on his person.
Findings: Among the most significant findings of this study is the calculation of al-Nūqānī’s life span as being from the second decade to the end of the sixth century (or early seventh century) and the refutation of the manuscript's incorrect attribution to Fakhr al- Nūqānī.
Originality: This study's value lies in its critical edition of a previously unedited text and in clarifying the author's biography. The text includes essential discussions such as objections to analogical reasoning (qiyās), the conditions for there being a qiyās al-ʿilla (analogical reasoning based on the effective cause), the organisation of objections in a debate, and the types of rational and transmitted evidence.
Characteristics of Flakes from Kepok Banana Flour and Black Rice Flour with Variation of Steaming Time
Authors: Rachmawati Shinta Dwi , Yulistiani Ratna , Jariyah Jariyah
Published: July 2024

This research has the objective to determine the effect of flour rasio kepok banana and black rice

 

            Black rice flour  with variations in steaming time on physicochemical characteristics of flakes. This research used a randomized design
 

 

Complete (RAL) factorial pattern with two factors and two replications. The first factor is thr  proportion of kepok banana flour: black rice flour (30%: 70%, 40% : 60% and 50%:50%) and the second factor is the length of steaming time (10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 mintes

 

           minutes). The data obtained was analyzed using ANOVA and followed by Duncan Multiple  Range Te.     

 

 

            Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the 5% level. The results of the research showed that there

 

           There was interaction. There was a significant difference between the treatments of kepok banana flour: black rice flour on moisture content, starch content and water absorption. The best treatment is

 

 

           Banana flour : black rice flour on moisture content, starch content and water absorption.

 

           The best treatment is flakes with a proportion of 50% kepok banana flour and 50% black

 

 

           rice flour and a steaming time of 10 minutes produced flakes with characteristics of the value

 

           value of water content 4.77%, ash content 2.12%, fat content 8.35%, content protein 5.                    5         5,56% starch content 78.01% water absorption 24.96%, hardness 414.57N and dietary

 

 

           Fiber content of 5.22 %, calcium content of 169.89mg/100g and the average of favorability

 

           favorability scores for taste (3.83), color (4.80), aroma (4.20) and textire (3.37)
Analysis of the Quality of Fresh and Used Cooking Oil Among Fried Catfish Street Vendors in the Eastern Region of Lamongan Sub-District, Lamongan District
Authors: Azzury Novita Mizzalluna , Yulistiani Ratna
Published: July 2024

Cooking oil that is repeatedly used by vendors can cause damage and a decline in quality. Moreover, it can pose health risks. Repeated use of cooking oil leads to various degradation reactions such as oxidation, hydrolysis, and polymerization. This research aims to analyze the quality differences between initial and used cooking oil. The study is a survey with a cross-sectional study method. The sampling technique used purposive sampling (13 vendors) with data analysis using a paired t-test at a 5% significance level. Cooking oil samples were taken twice a day. The chemical quality analysis results of 13 initial cooking oil samples showed that the percentage that did not meet SNI 7709:2019 standards for water content was 46.15%, free fatty acids were 46.15%, and peroxide values were 69.23%. For used cooking oil samples, the percentages that did not meet SNI 7709:2019 standards for water content were 92.30%, free fatty acids were 100%, and peroxide values were 100%. The average TBA value for all initial-use cooking oil samples was 0.44 mg MDA/kg, and for used cooking oil samples was 0.65 mg MDA/kg, both higher than the reference sample (0.15 mg MDA/kg).. The t-test results showed that there were quality differences between the initial and used cooking oil used by street vendors selling pecel lele in the eastern region of Lamongan District.
Barred from the Border
Authors: Alhussainy Hussain
Published: July 2024

This article critically examines how disability discrimination manifests within the immigration systems of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Despite Canada's reputation as a welcoming nation, the article argues that its points-based immigration system perpetuates ableist notions, treating disabled immigrants as economic burdens. The analysis explores the historical context of Canada's immigration system, its impact on disabled immigrants, and draws comparisons with other nations. The examination of the United States reveals discriminatory practices and ableist language, while the United Kingdom's points-based system emphasizes economic contribution, hindering disabled immigrants' integration. In Australia, despite having an anti-discrimination act, disabled immigrants face barriers, including detention. The article concludes that these countries, despite differing immigration systems, share a commonality in excluding disabled immigrants based on eugenic and ableist ideologies rooted in neoliberal democracies. Overall, the points-based systems, intended to eliminate biases, inadvertently reinforce discrimination against disabled individuals, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach to immigration policies.
Boundaries of Self
Authors: Jamin-Lynn Larissa
Published: July 2024

Ecopsychology provides numerous ways to define the boundary between self and environment, including the idea of an expanded self that incorporate the natural world into one’s self-perception.  Within ecopsychology this concept is primarily approached from a neurotypical perspective.  It is, however, valuable to consider the experience of Autistic individuals through this lens, particularly in relation to sensory experience.  I propose that many Autistics experience a highly permeable self-environment boundary leading to self-identification that includes environment and heightened sensory input.  I draw primarily from the ideas of Arne Naess (1995) on expanding spheres of self-identification and Theodore Roszak’s (1995) concept of the ecological unconscious to illustrate this.  Additional support is provided by considering the lived experience of Autistic individuals, including the author.  Very few published works examine Autistic experience as described by Autistics, which is critical in presenting an accurate perspective.  By viewing Autistic sensory experience through the framework of ecopsychology and using the described experiences of Autistic individuals, the resulting conclusions can support more respectful and Autistic-affirming practices and supports.
Protectors or Enforcers?
Authors: Wasi Waniza
Published: July 2024

This essay examines the complex relationship between contemporary law enforcement practices and Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities in Canada, focusing on hyper-masculine subcultures and militarized tactics. Using case studies, such as the death of Ejaz Chaudry and the criminalization of Wet'suwet'en land defenders, this paper analyzes the historical and colonial roots shaping policing practices. The study finds persistent over-policing and discriminatory practices on marginalized communities, emphasizing the urgent need for reform. Exploring the interplay of hyper-masculinity, militarization, and colonial biases, the essay discusses how symbols like the thin blue line contribute to an 'us versus them' mentality, reinforcing militaristic culture. The transnational dimensions of police militarization, influenced by historical and contemporary ties to settler-colonial practices, reveal how shared colonial legacies contribute to the perpetuation of militaristic approaches in law enforcement. Cases like Chaudry and Wet'suwet'en land defenders highlight the devastating consequences of militarized responses, urging comprehensive reforms. This essay acknowledges that while guardian approaches are more favorable in lieu of the outdated warrior mindset, the former community-oriented models still possess limitations. Despite this recognition, the essay contributes to the discourse on redefining policing practices, rebuilding community relations, and fostering a more just, equitable, and community-focused future in law enforcement.
Compliance and the Second Sex
Authors: Ballos Alexandra
Published: July 2024

As women’s participation becomes increasingly visible within far-right movements, the question of agency is often brought up; are women in the far-right agents? Although this question has been explored before, only a limited sect of this literature has analyzed this phenomenon through a feminist theoretical lens. This is notable considering much of women’s participation stems from an initial rejection of feminist values, often citing feminism as being the root cause of their lack of quality of life.
 Throughout this paper, I will argue that women’s agency in far-right movements can be better explained through the application of Simone de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework. I will situate this argument within a literature review that analyzes the previous understandings of women’s agency within the far-right. Following this, I will additionally present literature on hegemonic masculinity and its relationship to far-right women’s complicity. Furthermore, the strength of using de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework to analyze women of the far right will be asserted through an analysis of the case study of Ayla Stewart, an infamous far-right online influence. This paper ultimately aims to answer the following: How can de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework help better understand the agency of women within far-right political and social movements?
Justice is Blind and So is Her Architect: Canadian Courthouse Designs and their Socio-Spatial Implications
Authors: Kwok Celeste
Published: July 2024

The imposing design of modern Canadian courthouses reflects the adversarial nature of the Canadian criminal justice system. This paper critically examines how excessive surveillance and security tactics, physical segregation in courtrooms, and restrictions on religious clothing inadvertently harm court users. Drawing on a blend of social sciences and architectural design theory, the analysis recommends greater efforts on behalf of the courts to ensure safe and meaningful victim participation, allow room for agencies assisting accused individuals or victims, and support opportunities for restorative justice. Courts are living, breathing social spaces which influence the administration of justice. As such, this paper argues that courthouses should be adaptable and evolve to address the needs of a transforming legal landscape. Overall, the judicial process is a distressing experience for all of the parties involved. Shifting to a more progressive and inclusive courthouse design is a key step in embodying the justice system that Canada needs.
The ‘Media Party’
Authors: Pytlarz Lex
Published: July 2024

Far-right media networks regularly engage in media criticism to undermine the legitimacy of mainstream news. These media critiques work to challenge the authority and power of mainstream news while establishing far-right media as journalistically superior. While constructive media criticism is necessary within any society, far-right news tends to frame mainstream media as an elitist and exclusionary institution that purposefully spreads misinformation to its users. In Canada, numerous far-right media sites have emerged over the past decade but have been relatively under-examined within the literature. In this context, my paper analyzes the types of critiques Canadian far-right media use to question the legitimacy of mainstream Canadian news. The study uses qualitative analysis to examine 65 articles published by two Canadian far-right media outlets, Rebel News and True North. Guided by previous literature surrounding far-right media critiques, I identify four commonly used critiques that the Canadian far-right media employ; the Media Party position, the Disinformation position, the Citizen/Taxpayer position, and the Expert position. Through my analysis, I argue that Canadian far-right media employs these specific strategies of criticism to present their discourse as authoritative over legacy media in Canada.
Unbridled Imagination and Imperturbable Logic
Authors: Mackenzie Colby
Published: July 2024

The Theatre du Grande Guignol was in operation between 1897 and 1962; during its tenure, it provided entertainment to the Parisian masses. This paper seeks to prove that the violent entertainment shown in the Theatre du Grand Guignol epitomizes a microcosm of the broader historical, technological, and theatrical changes during its 65 years in operation. Through primary source documents, such as the plays being performed, and secondary sources, such as French historical documents, this analysis consolidates these informative texts to understand the bigger picture of the Theatre in the grander context of human experience. The violent nature being represented on the stage of the Guignol soon reflected the brutal nature of World War Two, thus blurring the lines between fact and fiction, art and life, imagination and reality. This opens up a discussion on the essence of humanity and its ensuing effect on the entertainment industry leading into the modern day, and the enduring macabre fascination with gruesome spectacle.
The Virus Gone Viral: The October 4th Conspiracy, “X”, and Post-Truth
Authors: Hobbs Devin
Published: July 2024

On October 4th, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conducted a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, broadcasting a message to all consumer cell phones in the United States; This routine test became the catalyst for a baseless conspiracy theory involving 5G, wave frequencies, and zombies within the anti-vaccine community and gained significant traction online. 
 
In the context of a post-truth world, the proliferation of such dangerous misinformation warrants an examination of the role played by social media platforms, particularly "X" (formerly "Twitter"), in disseminating the October 4th Zombie conspiracy theory. This study explores how social media facilitates the dissemination and perpetuation of groundless theories devoid of objective truth within like-minded communities, and utilizes content analysis, discourse analysis, and an examination of user engagement with October 4th-related content on "X". What is found is that the rise of this conspiracy theory is largely attributed to the nature of the “X” algorithm: whether engaged with positively or negatively, engagement pushes content regardless of the nature of the post and therefore enables the widespread of the conspiracy theory across the platform to be viewed by millions. Thus, these findings bring forth the question of who is responsible for regulating informational versus misinformational discourse if we live in a post-truth era.
“A place of our own”: Club ‘70, Womonspace, and the Creation of Queer Social Spaces in Edmonton
Authors: Sparrow Megan
Published: July 2024

While queer history is an ever-expanding field, academic attention has primarily been focused on larger cities such as New York and Vancouver. However, there is immense value in studying the queer histories of smaller, more traditionally conservative areas such as Edmonton; without also centering these areas in historical research, it is impossible to develop a nuanced understanding of the various challenges that queer Canadians have historically faced. This paper aims to contribute to the larger field of Canadian queer history by highlighting a portion of Edmonton’s (often overlooked) history. 
The organizations discussed in this paper - Club ‘70 and Womonspace - constituted some of the earliest formal social spaces available to queer Edmontonians. Each organization addressed slightly different needs; Club ‘70 provided a space for all queer Edmontonians to socialize, whereas Womonspace was founded specifically as a lesbian-focused organization. The existence of these social spaces allowed for queer Edmontonians to connect with each other and find community at a time when the broader political climate was not especially welcoming. Both organizations significantly expanded the social opportunities available to queer Edmontonians, and broadened the scope of LGBTQ+ organizational activities across the prairies. By facilitating socialization and providing a space for members to be their authentic selves, both Club ‘70 and Womonspace contributed to the development of an interconnected and distinctive “queer community” in Edmonton.
Dionysus in the Dungeon
Authors: Brazil Daisy
Published: July 2024

Since The Birth of Tragedy, Frederich Nietzsche’s theories have completely changed the landscape of theatre analysis. Even as tragedy as a genre has declined in popularity in recent years, his writings on tragedy remain relevant. The framework of The Birth of Tragedy has been used to reevaluate many different works, from the Greek classics to cartoons. I will explore how the Apollonian and Dionysian duality manifests in contemporary theatre, using David Ives’ Venus in Fur as an example of an effective use of this duality, while also examining the ways in which relying on it can stunt character development in the writing process.
Masculinities in Immigration Detention Centres
Authors: Rice Haven
Published: July 2024

A great tool to grow an empire, detention camps have been historically used and abused as a subordination tactic by all of the most powerful empires, most notably by Germany’s Nazi Regime in the Second World War. Commonly thought to have been born and died in history, they are a mostly forgotten piece of the past. Many would be shocked to discover that there is a secret world of institutions that disregard international human rights law in order to prioritize their national goals, where refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are the primary victims. Systems for migrancy and immigration detention have emerged in the wake of globalization, seeking asylum from conflicts, natural disasters or financial insecurity, or simply searching for better economic opportunities, education or reunion with family. Multicultural liberal democracies use detention centres to enforce their racialized and gendered penal power and establish a national hierarchy where poor, young men of colour are the most marginalized. This paper critically examines the victimization of male refugees, asylum seekers and migrants by neo-colonial masculinities in Canadian, American and British immigration detention centres and how these experiences create offenders through the victim-offender overlap.
Does the Manufacturing Industry Reduce Poverty on Sumatra Island?
Authors: Mukhlis Dr. , Suhel Dr , Aulia Yunita , Indah Lestari Putri , Hamira
Published: July 2024

Poverty alleviation is an important priority for governments. Encouraging manufacturing growth is often seen as an effective strategy to alleviate poverty. However, the impact of such growth on poverty rates in Sumatra Island remains unclear. This study analyze the impact of manufacturing growth on poverty rates in 10 provinces in Sumatra Island, using secondary data from 2008 to 2022. Using the quantitative approach and panel data regression analysis, the results show that industrial growth in Sumatra Island, although not significant, has an impact on poverty reduction. However, industrial growth can indirectly absorb labor. Labor and education variables have a negative and significant effect on poverty.  These findings highlight the need for policy interventions focusing on vocational education and training, infrastructure improvement, economic diversification, labor policies, and local community empowerment to effectively reduce poverty.
Analyzing Marketing Communication Strategies for "Satu Nagari Satu Event" Program in West Sumatra
Authors: Mandalia Siska , Gautama Mohammad Isa , Hidayat Taufik
Published: July 2024

This study analyzed the marketing communication strategies employed for the "Satu Nagari Satu Event" program in Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. The program, aimed at promoting cultural engagement and community participation, underscores the significance of effective marketing communication in achieving its objectives. The analysis begins by outlining the core goals and context of the "Satu Nagari Satu Event" program, establishing a foundation for the subsequent evaluation. By examining the clarity and consistency of the program's messaging, the analysis sheds light on its ability to convey its value proposition. Channels of communication, both traditional and digital, are scrutinized to assess their reach and impact. In recognition of the cultural context, the analysis probes the extent to which marketing communication resonates with the local customs and traditions of Tanah Datar Regency. The evaluation concludes by examining key performance indicators such as event attendance, website traffic, and social media engagement, providing insights into the success of the marketing communication strategies. By merging these insights, the analysis offers recommendations for refining the program's marketing communication approaches and enhancing its impact on cultural engagement and community involvement.
#adaywithMamaJen: An Analysis of Visual Self-Representation of Motherhood on Instagram
Authors: Riyanti Erni Dewi , Astuti Wulan Tri
Published: July 2024

Motherhood is culturally expected and requires women to conform to societal ideology, creating 'good mothers' ideals and media commercialization. With the growing number of social media influencers, especially on Instagram, the study aims to examine the meaning of the visual self-representation shown by the Instagram account of Jennifer Bachdim (JB) and connects to the roles of motherhood portrayed by the account.  The account showcases JB's work as a mother, entrepreneur, and influencer in beauty and wellness. The study applied but was not limited to, Machin & Mayr’s multimodal critical discourse analysis and Rettberg’s self-representation theory to analyze JB’s selected reels. The results indicate that JB's selected reels represent her notion of being 'busy' as a mother of four children, entrepreneur, and influencer; yet the representation that JB builds negates the presence of helping hands in her family life. Also, JB creates a self-representation of motherhood to attract attention and followers, influencing and reshaping the media's image of successful mothers, and reinforcing intensive mothering ideology. In the selected reels, JB shapes an image closely associated with her motherhood roles. Consequently, the increasing number of followers subsequently contributes to her expanding business deals.
Communication Ethnography in the Royal Funeral Ritual in the Marapu Community, East Sumba
Authors: Wungubelen Maria Mersi A. , Murtiningsih Bertha Sri Eko , Susilo Daniel
Published: July 2024

The funeral ritual, also known as 'pa hengingu', is one of the traditional customs of Sumba that have endured to the present day. This research examines the communication events occurring within the Marapu funeral ritual. This study aims to understand the perspectives and values held by the Marapu community by employing a qualitative approach and communication ethnography methodology. This study focuses on traditional communication in the Marapu’s funeral ritual by examining communication activities, such as communication situations, communication events, and communication actions. This study also tries to understand how a cultural group creates meaning, values, and communication practices through cultural events. Research data was collected through observations and interviews with one primary informant and three additional informants. The primary informant was the Funeral Ritual Guide, while the other three informants included the Chief of the Marapu Community, a male community member, and a female community member. The implications of this research for the Marapu community lie in the realm of documentation and archival record benefits. The research findings reveal that the Marapu community highly values kinship and community cooperation—the funeral ritual results from community cooperation involving not only grieving families but all tribal groups within the Marapu community.
Dialectic Perspective on Interpersonal Conflict of Pre-Divorce and Its Reconciliation
Authors: Patrissia Ressa Uli , Jamalullail
Published: July 2024

This research examines the Dialectic Perspective of Interpersonal Conflict of Pre-Divorce and Its Reconciliation. The development of the divorce rate in Indonesia has reached its peak in 2022 compared to the last six years. These phenomena interest the researcher in discovering how the married couple in dispute can resolve their marriage and repair their relationship. This research is based on the theory of relational dialectics as a ground theory, supported by narrative sense-making as the middle theory, and complemented by dialogic listening theory as the applied theory for supporting conflict resolution. The method used was a qualitative descriptive approach to study the case of four informants with criteria determined by the researcher. The results of this study indicate a framework dimension from the precursor of marriage conflict, namely individual character and family character, forward to the process of the conflict where the dimension of interpersonal conflict and addressing or problem-solving of the conflict is found, to the reconciliation dimension that contributes to the success of reconciliation such as time, agreement, use of future narrative, satisfaction, financial performance, habitual interdependence, and religion and cultural constraints.
Evaluation of Sector 6 Citarum Harum's Social Media for Waste Management
Authors: Pertiwi Annisa Bela , Farid Rudy , Budiman  , Benyamin M Firdaus , Rinaldi Mario
Published: July 2024

The study aims to analyze the utilization of information media platforms by the Citarum Harum Task Force Sector 6 in waste management endeavors within the Baleendah District, Bandung Regency. The platforms under scrutiny include Instagram (@guardian_sektor6), YouTube (guardian_citarum), and TikTok (guardian_citarum). Employing a qualitative approach, the study integrates interviews, direct observations, and document analysis. Findings underscore the imperative of developing an official website to enhance information dissemination and organization. Notably, while the Instagram account @guardian_sektor6 demonstrates consistent posting and visually appealing content, shortcomings include inconsistent hashtag usage and limited content diversity. Similarly, the YouTube channel guardian_citarum maintains posting consistency but lacks optimization in SEO utilization and incomplete video descriptions. Meanwhile, TikTok account guardian_citarum, though active and visually engaging, underutilizes features such as hashtags and User-Generated Content. Consequently, the research output comprises a wireframe layout design for the official website of the Citarum Harum Task Force Sector 6. It is envisaged that this wireframe design will amplify the effectiveness of information delivery and waste management socialization efforts in the areas overseen by the Citarum Harum Task Force Sector 6.