bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Globalizing Healthcare Finance: Navigating Cross-Cultural Management Accounting in Colombia and Spain's HealthSectors.
Authors: Ayuba Adegoke , Diego Carlos , Tera Terry
Published: December 2023

Abstract:This research investigates the intricate interplay between globalization, cross-cultural influences, and management accounting within the healthcare finance domains of Colombia and Spain. Asthe globalization of healthcare finance continues to reshape financial landscapes globally, understanding the nuanced impacts of cross-cultural dynamics becomes paramount. This studyseeks to address the dearth of literature exploring the specific intersections of these factors inthe context of two diverse countries, Colombia and Spain. Our objective is to unveil the intricate ways in which cross-cultural influences, including linguisticfactors such as Anglicisms, shape and navigate the management accounting practices withinthehealthcare sectors of Colombia and Spain. By conducting a comparative analysis, we aimto shedlight on the unique challenges and successful strategies employed by each country in managingtheir healthcare finances within the globalized landscape. Through an extensive literature review, we contextualize our study within the broaderframework of global healthcare financial trends and cross-cultural management accountingliterature. Our methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of healthcare financial systems inColombia and Spain, encompassing data collection from diverse sources and employing rigorouscomparative methodologies. The findings of this study not only contribute to the growing body of literature on globalhealthcare finance but also provide practical insights for healthcare organizations aiming toenhance their financial management strategies in culturally diverse environments. By delineatingeffective strategies and potential pitfalls, this research aims to assist healthcare practitioners andpolicymakers in navigating the complex terrain of cross-cultural management accounting inthecontext of globalized healthcare finance. Our research underscores the importance of cultural competency in financial decision-makingwithin the healthcare sector. As the healthcare finance landscape becomes increasinglyglobalized, this study serves as a timely exploration of the challenges and opportunitiespresented by cross-cultural influences, offering valuable implications for healthcareorganizations worldwide.
MANIFESTASI SURAH AL-KAHFI PADA PRAKTIK AKUNTANSI MANAJEMEN PERKEBUNAN SYARIAH
Authors: Bulutoding Lince , Saron Sitti Salmah
Published: December 2023

Tujuan Utama – Penelitian ini berupaya mengeksplorasi pandanganpetani terkait akuntansi manajemen perkebunan berbasis Surah Al-Kah-fi.Metode – Penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara dan analisismetafora Surah Al-Kahfi ayat 39. Informan penelitian adalah konsultan,pemilik, dan pengelola perkebunan.Temuan Utama – Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lima poin dalamSurah Al-Kahfi ayat 39 dan pandangan pengelola perkebunan dapat di-gunakan sebagai dasar konsep akuntansi manajemen syariah. Konseptersebut meliputi nilai ketauhidan, amanah, muhasabah, qanaah, dankeberkahan. Adapun pengelolaan akuntansi perkebunan berbasis sya-riah bersandar kepada tanggung jawab kepada Tuhan, alam semesta,dan manusia.Implikasi Teori dan Kebijakan – Temuan penelitian ini dapat menja-di rujukan dalam pengelolaan akuntansi perkebunan berbasis syariah.Selain itu, penelitian ini menyarankan negara-negara berkembang mem-promosikan penelitian inovatif tentang pengelolaan perkebunan untukmemenuhi perkembangan ilmiah dan teknologi global.Kebaruan Penelitian – Penelitian ini menawarkan konsep akuntansimanajemen perkebunan syariah berbasis Surah Al-Kahfi ayat 39.
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Authors: Sainuddin Ibnu Hajar
Published: December 2023

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Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity: A New Mass-Energy Equation
Authors: Annamalai Chinnaraji
Published: December 2023

The relativistic velocity is the velocity of a moving particle approaching the speed of light. It is understood that the velocity of a moving particle with its non-zero mass is always less than the speed of light because light has no mass. So, the speed of light is the upper limit for all moving bodies in the Universe. In this article, a new Mass-Energy Equation, which is an alternative to Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence, is proved mathematically.
The genetics of intelligence and social outcomes in a Hungarian twin sample
Authors: Ujma Péter Przemyslaw , Piroska Márton , Szabó Helga , Mladoneczki-Leszkó Dóra , Tarnoki David Laszlo , Tarnoki Adam
Published: December 2023

Most previous research found that within-family resemblance on social outcomes (such as educational outcomes and income) and intelligence is mostly due to genetic factors with a limited role of the shared environment, with the exception of educational attainment. Hypotheses about a gene-environment interaction with SES, with a presumably smaller role of genetic factors in families with low social status, have been only partially confirmed. However, these results do not necessarily generalize to all societies, and data from Central or Eastern European countries is currently deficient. In the current work we replicate using data from the Hungarian Twin Registry that intelligence, income, and educational attainment are substantially heritable, with a low and potentially zero role of the shared environment. In contrast to previous studies in Anglo-Saxon or Western European countries, we found a substantial influence of the shared environment on standardized high school test scores, especially history and literature. Both genetic and shared environmental (but not nonshared environmental) correlations were substantial, in line with generalist genes and shared environments but specific (potentially error-related) nonshared environmental effects. The results show that the substantial heritability of social traits is observable even in Central/Eastern Europe, but they highlight a potentially problematic aspect of Hungarian high school final tests, as students’ family of origin appears to be a potent causal determinant of grades at least in some subjects.
Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of Psychology and Physics Through Synchronicity and Complementarity
Authors: Borges Flores Ana
Published: December 2023

The intersection of psychology and physics, particularly through the lenses of synchronicity and complementarity, presents a remarkable blend of commonalities and divergences that have enriched our understanding of both fields. This article explores the parallel and intersecting paths of these two disciplines, revealing a fascinating narrative of intellectual exchange and mutual influence.
Análisis de Componentes Principales con correlaciones policóricas: Aplicación en consumo de medios
Authors: González-Bustamante Bastián
Published: December 2023

Este documento de trabajo describe el Análisis de Componentes Principales (PCA, por sus siglas en inglés) como técnica estadística exploratoria y reductiva, así como su aplicación con correlaciones policóricas. Estos modelos bivariados operan como técnica auxiliar y permiten un mejor ajuste con variables ordinales/cuasi-cuantitativas, lo que es bastante útil para investigaciones en ciencias sociales. Se conduce una aplicación práctica utilizando conjuntos de datos de encuestas de opinión nacionales con muestreos probabilísticos para explorar el consumo de medios y la participación política en Argentina (N = 1.200), Chile (N = 1.200) y Uruguay (N = 1.202). Los resultados permiten identificar tres hallazgos relevantes. Primero, los coeficientes policóricos suelen ser más precisos que los de Pearson para variables cuasi-cuantitativas. Segundo, se evalúan diversos métodos de retención de componentes/factores y se demuestra la utilidad del Análisis Paralelo (PA, por sus siglas en inglés). Tercero, la extracción de matrices policóricas no es sustancialmente distinta a la de Pearson. En definitiva, este trabajo permite apreciar un uso aplicado de PCA con correlaciones policóricas que podría extenderse a otras investigaciones en ciencias sociales.
Directions and dynamics of population processes in Siberia and the Far East during the Neolithic-Bronze and Early Iron Ages: cranial metric evidence
Authors:   Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (the Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moiseyev Vyacheslav , Zubova Alisa
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is estimation of direction and dynamics of population processes from Neolithic to historical times on the vast territories of Northern Eurasia including Siberia, Russian Far East and Japanese archipelago. To achieve this cranial metric data on 62 ancient and 40 historical samples were analyzed by means of canonical variate analysis using mean intra-group correlation matrix. The obtained results reveal that in Neolithic three basal group of population can be detected in Siberia and Far East mainland. Basically the interaction of these groups explains morphological population landscape in post-Neolithic times. The first group, represented by the Baraba Neolithic series, is obviously the descendants of the Upper Paleolithic tribes of Western and Central Siberia. The second group is related to Boisman-2 sample from Primorye. The cranial characteristics of this series can be detected in Neolithic from Primorye to Baikal region. The third group is represented by a cranial series from the Diring-Yuryakh burial ground of the Ymyakhtakh culture located in Yakutia (Sаkha). Although this sample is not closely related to other ancient series used in the analyses it contributed to historical ethnic groups adjacent to Tuva and Mongolia. In Western Siberia massive gene flow related to Afanasievo in Eneolithic and especially Andronovo people in Bronze Age is detected. At the end of the Early Iron Age, the western migration vector changed to the eastern one. The results of canonical variate analysis reveal high level of morphological similarity between Baraba Neolithic sample, Jomon, and Epi-jomon. This result needs to be verified by other independent sources including morphologic and genetic studies.
Size does matter: metric variability of the upper second molars and differentiation of the Middle and Late Pleistocene Homo in Eurasia
Authors:   Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (the Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zubova Alisa , Moiseyev Vyacheslav
Published: December 2023

Dental data are one of the most important sources of information on the evolution of ancient hominids. It preserves information about both the early stages of ontogenesis and the postnatal period of life. It is generally accepted that one of the main evolutionary trend within the genus Homo over the past two million years was reduction of teeth size. This trend substantially accelerated in modern Homo sapiens during the Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic. It is assumed that a number of factors could influence the teeth reduction process. However, no detailed understanding of its patterns, limits and chronological and territorial variability has been revealed so far. In this study, we analyze the variability of the upper second molar sizes in Neanderthals, Denisovans, Homo antecessor, Middle Pleistocene Homo from Sierra de Atapuerca (Gran Dolina), Homo erectus, Middle and Late Pleistocene Homo from China other than H. erectus, and compare them with the characteristics of the modern H. sapiens. The main goal of our analysis was to identify local chronological and geographical patterns in the evolution of the size of the second upper molars and assess their compliance with the general epochal trend. The results of the analysis showed that before the appearance of the Upper Paleolithic H. sapiens, two distinct local trends existed on the territory of Eurasia. The first trend, which can be detected in the European pre-sapiens humans, was a decrease in the molar size of the upper second molars. The second one, which got spread in the Middle Pleistocene in Asia, on the contrary, consisted of a sharp increase of the molar size, which formed the morphological specificity of the Denisovan lineage. No stable geographic differentiations of the size of the upper second molars are observed within H. sapiens sample.
Bone cuts-marks: the effect of inclination and lithic tool type on morphometric characteristics
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koliasnikova Anastasiya , Kolobova Ksenia , Chistyakov Pavel , Gicqueau Arthur ,   Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès
Published: December 2023

The study of cut-marks on bones from archaeological complexes is required to reconstruct many aspects of societies’ activities, including hunting, economic and food activities of ancient humans. The profile of cut-marks can be influenced by shape of the tool edge and its inclination to the bone. To determine this influence an experimental modeling was carried out. Experimental lithic tools were used to produce cut-marks at 90˚ and 45˚ to the bone surface of the cleaned from meat domestic cow’s scapula. Classical statistical methods were applied to analyze the metric parameters and the opening angle. To analyze the shape without dimensional characteristics, the 2D geometric-morphometric analysis was used. Cross sections for geometric-morphometric analysis were obtained using an industrial profilometer. The results reveal that the type of stone tool and its position in the hand during operation significantly influence the shape and size of cut-marks. Perpendicular cutting marks are on average deeper and have a smaller opening angle than those produced by oblique cutting for the three cutting edge types. Several groups of cuts made by different types of blades, but at the same angle, have similar opening angles, while when one tool is held differently, the opening angles differ significantly. The cut-marks made with one-sided and two-sided retouched tools differ in size and opening angle at different inclinations of the tools, but have the similar shape. The traces made with an unretouched edge have different shape and size according to the inclination of the tool. This study is the first step to create a digital comparative collection of experimental cuts that will be used for further studies of cut-marks.
Kostenki 4 ground stone tools in the collection of Kunstkamera museum (MAE RAS)
Authors:   nstitute for the History of Material Culture, Russian Academy of Sciences, Zheltova Maria , Lisitsyn Sergey
Published: December 2023

Tools made of soft rock materials at the Upper Paleolithic sites are usually represented by pebbles that were used for various domestic purposes without intentional modification of their shape. In the Neolithic period, the anisotropic stone raw materials were processed for manufacturing tools (such as axes, adzes, chisels, etc.) by abrasion — grinding, cutting edge sharpening, surface polishing. During the Upper Paleolithic, the occurrences of this technology use are rare due to the lesser role of woodworking in the life of glacial hunters. An exception is a series of ground tools from the Pavlovian sites in Central Europe, as well as from a few Gravettian sites similar to them by culture in the Kostenki-Borshchevo locality on the river Don. The largest assemblage of the ground tools originating from the site Kostenki 4 (excavations by A.N. Rogachev in 1937–1938) is housed in MAE RAS. Among these items there are rounded biconvex and plano-convex items (discs), rod-shaped and bullet-shaped items, as well as objects and fragments with polished surfaces and edges. The site comprises materials of a full cycle of manufacturing polished products, including a set of raw materials — quartzite abrasive tiles, pebbles and pieces of slate, dolomite, marl. The major part of collection consist of a series of bifacially treated blanks and amorphous items with the localized grindings. Polished discs and rods stand out for their peculiarity even against the background of the Holocene Stone Age ground tools, remaining beyond typological analogies. The traces of utilization such as short scratches and dints have surface localization instead of cutting edges or tips. The function of these objects as retouchers was determined through a traceological examination by S.A. Semenov. However, the presence of commonly used pebble and flint retouchers in the collection, combined with labor costs during grinding and mass production of such items, leaves the question of their usage open. The article presents a description of polished items from the collection of Kostenki 4, stored in the MAE (Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as the results of studying the issues of their manufacture and functioning.
The age and cultural affiliation of the Ekven burial ground through the analysis of its ceramic collection
Authors:   Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (the Kunstkamera) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yanshina Oksana
Published: December 2023

One of the main problems in studying the Ekven burial ground is determining its age and cultural affiliation. From the very first years of its research to the present, the typology of harpoon tips and the stylistic analysis of ornaments on bone items constitute the basis for solving the corresponding range of issues. This approach allowed defining that the burial ground belongs to the early phase of the sequence of the Neo-Eskimo cultures, namely the Old Bering Sea culture. Meanwhile, an analysis of the ceramic collection of the Ekven burial ground shows that the site contains only ceramics typical of the late Birnirk culture, characterized by circular and arched ornamental patterns. This differentiate the Ekven burial ground from other reference sites of the ancient Bering Sea culture located on the American side of the Bering Strait and containing ceramics that preserve the ancient traditions of Paleo-Eskimo ceramics, characterized by linear and “checked” imprints on the vessels surfaces. Such situation is rather contradictory and requires some explanation. Apparently, the materials from the Ekven burial ground have not yet been fully understood, and research to determine its cultural affiliation needs to be continued. The article provides a brief overview of the materials related to the establishment of cultural and chronological affiliation of the burial ground, summarizes the data on its absolute dating and the results of the analysis of its ceramics. Several possibilities for resolving the contradictions that arose after studying the Ekven ceramic collection are discussed.
Clinical Profile of Patients with Pleural Effusion Admitted to Bharatpur Hospital
Authors: Agrahari Mahendra , Sapkota Kalyan , Singh Ranjita , Dhakal Prajawal , Shrestha Joon Kumar
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background: Pleural effusion occurs when there is disequilibrium between the quantity of fluid entering and leaving the pleural space. The objective of the study was to investigate the association between pleural effusion and underlying medical conditions as heart failure, pneumonia, malignancies of clinical presentations and laboratory findings of all those patients admitted to Bharatpur Hospital during the period of last 1year.

Methods: Retrospective data from September 2022 to September 2023 from all the cases diagnosed with pleural effusion will be taken. Altogether 120 cases diagnosed with pleural effusion studied. The collected data was re-checked, reviewed, organized, entered and analyzed in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0.

Results: From the findings of the study, 56.7% were male and 60.0% were from outside Chitwan District. Among the various causes of pleural effusion the most common cause was tubercular effusion (30.8%) followed by para-pneumonic effusion (19.2%). Tubercular effusion is Shortness of breath was present in 13.5%, cough in 10.8%. Tubercular pleural effusion is common in the age group 41–50 years and Patients with para-pneumonia, is 97 had lymphocyte and 23 had neutrophil. >3 gm/dl was observed in patients with tubercular effusion and Mean value of ADA for tubercular effusion was 45.8 U/L.

Conclusions: Our study concluded that shortness of breath, cough, and Pleural fluid analysis is the diagnostic method to distinguish exudative from transudative pleural effusion. Lymphocyte rich exudative effusion occurs in case of Tubercular effusion and neutrophil rich effusion occurs in para-pneumonic effusion.

Key words: pleural effusion, exudative, transudative.
Clinical Profile and Etiology of Patients with Pericardial Effusion
Authors: Gupta Madhu , Prasad Maheshwar , Lal Achutanand , Mishra Jeetendra , Ali Imran , Bhatta Parash , Khadka Salina
Published: December 2023

Background: Pericardial effusion are one of the common cardiac problems in our part of the world and is associated with high risk of morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated. The aim of this study was to determine etiological spectrum and clinical presentation of moderate to large pericardial effusion.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2023 to July 2023 at Department of Cardiology, NMC-TH. Fifty patients were included in the study who visited to NMC-TH; OPD, ward and emergency department. Apart from routine investigations, ECG, chest X-ray and echocardiography were performed in all patients. Pericardiocentesis was done in 37 patients (74%). Specific investigations for the suspected etiological diagnosis were done.
Results: A total of 50 patients (30 Male, 20 Female) were included in the study with age ranging from 11 to 76 years. The most common clinical presentations were dry cough (86%) followed by shortness of breath (70%) and fever (66%). In this study, the most common etiology of pericardial effusion was tuberculosis (n-22; 44%) followed by malignancy 6(12%), idiopathic 6(12%), and Hypothyroidism 4(8%). Among malignancies, carcinoma of lung was the commonest 3(50%). Tuberculosis was the most common cause in patients presenting with tamponade 8(61.5%) followed by malignancy 2(15.3%).Conclusion: This study shows tuberculosis is the most common cause of pericardial effusion followed by malignancy.
Changes in Central Corneal Thickness and Central Macular Thickness following Uncomplicated Small-incision Cataract Surgery
Authors: Parajuli Sanket , Sharma Sadhana , Shrestha Ruchi , Chapagain Senny
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Cataract surgery is an invasive procedure that causes mechanical and inflammatory insult to the eye.
Objectives: The objective was to study the changes in central corneal thickness (CCT) which is an indirect indicator of corneal endothelial dysfunction and the changes in macular thickness following uncomplicated small incision cataract surgery (SICS)
Materials and methods: This was a prospective observational study with a before-and-after design conducted in Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga eye hospital, Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal. SICS was performed on 68 eyes of 62 patients. Change in CCT and central macular thickness (CMT) from baseline was observed post-surgery on the first day, one week, and six weeks.
Results: There were 27 (43.5%) females and 35 males (56.5%) in the study. Mean age was 58.26 ±10 years. This difference of visual acuity between pre and post-operative state was statistically significant. The first post-operative day (POD) and first week post-operative CCT values when compared with preoperative CCT values were statistically significant. However, post-operative CCT values at six weeks were similar to preoperative values. Also, the differences at day one, first week and six weeks post-operative CMT values when compared with preoperative CMT values were statistically significant.
Conclusion: This study revealed that there is a significant rise in CCT after SICS which gradually tends to normalize at six weeks. Similarly there is a gradual rise in CMT after SICS persisting even at six weeks. These changes were subtle and there was a marked improvement of visual acuity at six weeks after SICS.
„Die Zeiten haben sich gewaltig geändert, dennoch glaube ich, dass auch ein Jude, und wenigstens dieser Jude, und wenigstens in einer rein wissenschaftlichen Angelegenheit, sich Ihnen nähern darf.“
Authors: Stumpf Markus
Published: December 2023

Die Bibliothek von Samuel Krauss wurde von den Nationalsozialisten in Wien 1938 geraubt. Als Rektor der Israelitisch-Theologischen Lehranstalt in Wien war Krauss mit dem Leiter des Orientalischen Instituts der Universität Wien, Viktor Christian, im wissenschaftlichen Austausch. Anstelle Krauss zu helfen, requirierte Christian einen Teil der Krauss-Bibliothek für das SS-Ahnenerbe als „Leihgabe“. 2014 konnte die NS-Provenienzforschung der Universitätsbibliothek Wien die Bestände restituierten und erhielt sie als „Dauerleihgabe“ von den Erb*innen zur Aufbewahrung. Für eine Ausstellung wurde der einzige bekannte Band mit erhaltenen handschriftlichen Notizen von Samuel Krauss digitalisert.
Song Folklore as a Basic Component to Form the National and Cultural Residence Area of Ukrainians
Authors: TROELNIKOVA LYUDMYLA
Published: December 2023

The author proposes the theory that the national and cultural habitat of Ukrainians is determined by musical and folklore sources. It is noted that the scientific analysis of folklore expresses the subject's world picture and the system of his sociocultural orientations, provides an opportunity to understand the transformation and historical sociodynamics, to determine the main system-forming meanings of culture and national culture in particular. Attention is focused on the cultural understanding of the essential content of the categories "national-cultural space", "folklore" and "musical folklore" as a type of folk artistic culture, which is based on the ethnicnational picture of the world. It was found that, gaining experience, the nation creates its own history, which is filled with its own unique meanings, inherent exclusively to its field of culture, which is characterized by certain values and special rules of interpretation. Musical folklore as some national modus in the traditional culture of Ukrainians forms the value and behavioral guidelines of the representatives of this community. The national-ethnic picture of the worldview and understanding of the meaning of being is defined as a single cognitive orientation, which is a non-verbal, implicit expression of understanding by members of each society of the "rules of life" determined by social, natural and supernatural forces. Ukrainian musical folklore is characterized as a type of culture that expresses the national picture of the world structure and the valuenormative system of people's life, the national-cultural habitat of Ukrainians. The picture of the world is considered as a representation of the surrounding reality, a feature of its perception, which is determined by the unity of subjective and objective conditions and factors of the formation of the national-cultural landscape. The significance of the musical and folklore concept in the formation of the main value orientations of the Ukrainian nation has been proven. Attention is drawn to the scientific rethinking of the content of traditional concepts of cultural creation in the context of its national mode. An art-critic analysis of the musical-folkloric component in the rituals of Ukrainians is presented.
Spiritual Aspect of Early Music on The Example of Organ Compositions
Authors: BULIBENKO GALINA
Published: December 2023

The author of the article examines the stereotypical perception of the organ as a church instrument, that is connected with the facts of the construction of the first wind organs after the destruction of the hydrolos precisely in monasteries, as well as it is due to the existence of a large number of musicians-organists who still participate in divine services today. The study, based on the Ukrainian specialized scientific literature, analyzed the problems of the connection of early music with the work of romantic composers. The author notes that there is a need to study baroque symbolism to deepen the understanding of J.S. Bach's music, which is an integral part of the performance training of organists and pianists. The historical roots of early music were discovered as a result of a review of certain sources. It has been proven that music has always been close to the exact sciences - for example, during the early Middle Ages, the "seven liberal arts" that were compulsory to study in schools included the "trivius" (grammar, rhetoric and dialectic) and the "quadrivius" (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and music). The author investigated the gradual transformation of organists from strict "servants of the cult" into concert musicians of the Baroque era. It is noted that the considered period was characterized by the perception of music as a language in which almost everything "speaks": musical form, texture, size, duration of notes, rhythmic pattern, voicing, tempo, tessitura used in the work, etc. The ways of interaction of the organist with the author's text during the study of motivic and numerical symbolism were outlined. Basics were defined for deciphering the J. S. Bach’s work. Classicism is characterized, during its heyday, Bach's compositions were heard mainly in the church. The devaluation of the instrumental works of ancient composers (in particular, J.S. Bach) in the period of romanticism and the transition of the organ to a virtuoso concert instrument are described, using the examples of the techniques of playing the organ by F. Liszt and M. Reger, etc. Late Romanticism is presented as a movement in which the attitude of musicians to the heritage of ancient composers was revised thanks to the German movement "back to Zilbermann" (led by A. Schweitzer). The study gives a description of the specifics that are possible to apply for studying the design of J.S. Bach's work. The urgent need to examine the ancient music as a source of spirituality in the work of modern organ composers is emphasized.
Opera Performance Principles and Their Definition in the Context of the Ukrainian Vocal Schoolgenesis
Authors: KOLESNYK EVDOKIA , KOCHERGA ANATOLY
Published: December 2023

The process of formation of the main principles in opera performance, which is embodied in today's life, is considered from the point of view of the phenomenon of the evolutionary development that was going on in Ukrainian vocal school taking into account the conditions of the genesis of European musical culture. The relevance of this search is justified through integrative approaches to various vocal systems with the possibility of their gradual convergence and assimilation.It is necessary to creatively rethink Ukrainian traditions and foreign innovations in the aspect of their organic synthesis when training an opera singer in today's realities. The researched origins and formation of the basic foundations of vocal art prove that it acquired characteristic features at various stages of the historical development of European musical culture. The author clearly cites the contributing sources to formation of the national vocal school. The article indicates the specifics of the Ukrainian tradition of folk, church and secular singing, as well as their echoes and manifestations in home-bred opera works.The author analyzed the process of formation of the Ukrainian system of opera performance with the establishment of certain stages of its development and the acquisition of specific properties. Conceptual methods of training an opera singer are considered in the context of the specifics of the Ukrainian vocal school. Attention is paid to significant aspects of the methodology of teaching opera singing, which is based on the creative interaction of domestic and Western European vocal systems. Considerable considerations are involved in highlighting the features of the meaningful content of the process of forming the professional qualities of an opera singer, which is formed in the conditions of intercultural ties of Ukrainian and foreign musical theater. Certain prospects for further scientific research are outlined in order to identify problems related to the optimization of the national and cosmopolitan components in the vocal training of opera performers.
Technologies of Augmented Reality in the Opera: Application Analysis
Authors: LYTVYNOV ANTON
Published: December 2023

The author showed interest in scientific research on how extended reality technologies are applied in modern opera art. This study identified and characterized the types of technologies, including extended, virtual, and mixed reality. Examples of the use of such technologies by opera companies are given. The author of the article, while working on the "NocturneVR" project based on M. Lysenko's chamber opera "Nocturne", was able to analyze the above technologies based on personal practice. He discovered the practical and theoretical possibilities of development and transformation of individual components of opera art, which can be provoked by the progress of technology and public demand. In this context, there is a need to analyze opera from the point of view of an interdisciplinary approach that involves the practical application of technology. The adaptability of opera art in the context of the development of technology has been studied. The concept of opera is presented from the point of view of the audience experience, which takes into account the specific type of attention of the viewer. This concept is justified as a methodology of conscious work with time in a philosophical sense. The thesis is put forward that similar interdisciplinary studies on the analysis of both opera art and the phenomenon of extended reality technologies are useful and necessary for the practical implementation of digital theater projects. In this understanding, there is a rationale for the consistent development and mutual enrichment of both creative and technical tools of practicing artists. The directions of possible further scientific investigations are outlined with an emphasis on their usefulness in the practical implementation of artistic projects.
Inteligencia artificial en la práctica de la ginecobstetricia, la investigación y redacción científica
Authors: Romero José Pacheco , Sandoval Díaz Íther , Ramos-Castillo José
Published: December 2023

La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha revolucionado el mundo, incluyendo elcientífico, entre ellos la práctica de la ginecología y obstetricia, su investigacióny publicación.
EXPLORING PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF PROTOTYPE RURAL LANDSCAPES IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA: A SURVEY-BASED STUDY
Authors: Shaohua Liu , Mohd Ali Noor Azizi bin , Muthuveeran Adam Aruldewan bin S.
Published: December 2023

The present study delves into the public perceptions concerning prototype rural landscapes in China, aiming to unravel respondents’ varied layers of appreciation, concerns, and aspirations. Employing a quantitative approach through a structured questionnaire, the survey collected insights from a diverse demographic to unveil compelling facets of rural landscape perceptions. The findings revealed a collective admiration for cultural heritage preservation, natural beauty, and traditional architectural styles within rural settings. However, amidst this appreciation, concerns regarding infrastructural deficiencies, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic disparities emerged. These insights underscore the necessity of integrating public perceptions into future landscape planning endeavors to develop culturally resonant, sustainable and community-centric rural landscapes. Recommendations for future research highlight avenues for deeper exploration, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to bridge infrastructural gaps, enhance environmental sustainability, and empower communities in shaping the future of rural landscapes in China.
Keywords: prototype rural landscapes; public perception; landscape design; community development.
 
Explorando as percepções públicas dos protótipos de paisagens rurais na China contemporânea: um estudo baseado em pesquisas
 
RESUMO: O presente estudo investiga as percepções do público sobre os protótipos de paisagens rurais na China, com o objetivo de desvendar as diversas camadas de apreciação, preocupações e aspirações dos entrevistados. Empregando uma abordagem quantitativa, através de um questionário estruturado, recolheu-SE informações de um grupo demográfico diversificado para revelar facetas convincentes das percepções daS paisagens rurais. As descobertas revelaram uma admiração coletiva pela preservação do património cultural, pela beleza natural e pelos estilos arquitetônicos tradicionais em ambientes rurais. No entanto, no meio desta apreciação, surgiram preocupações relativas às deficiências infra-estruturais, à sustentabilidade ambiental e às disparidades socioeconômicas. Estas percepções sublinham a necessidade de integrar as percepções do público nos futuros esforços de planeamento paisagístico para desenvolver paisagens rurais culturalmente ressonantes, sustentáveis e centradas na comunidade. As recomendações para pesquisas futuras destacam caminhos para uma exploração mais profunda, enfatizando a necessidade de estratégias inovadoras para colmatar lacunas infra-estruturais, melhorar a sustentabilidade ambiental e capacitar as comunidades na definição do futuro das paisagens rurais na China.
Palavras-chave: protótipo de paisagens rurais; percepção pública; projeto paisagístico; desenvolvimento comunitário.
THE FEATURES OF ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY FOR DUODENAL ULCER BLEEDING
Authors: Gocha Chankseliani  , Avtandil Girdaladze  , Omar Gibradze  , Paata Meshveliani  , Kakha Chelidze  , Mirian Cheishvili  , Ana Kvernadze  , Nodar Sulashvili
Published: December 2023

Aim of the research was to study improvement of the results of surgical treatment of duodenal ulcer bleeding based on the use of endovascular embolization. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a relatively common condition with a wide range of underlying causes. In most cases, this acute bleeding is effectively managed by conservative, medical or endoscopic procedures. However, the proportion of endoscopically unrecognized or controlled non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding still requires alternative, sometimes surgical, treatment. The current S2k guideline Gastrointestinal Bleeding gives importance to interventional radiology in considering its minimally invasive endovascular interdisciplinary therapy options, guideline-oriented endovascular treatment of Gastrointestinal bleeding by embolization and implantation of covered stents is a treatment approach with good technical and clinical success rates and low complication rates. Gastrointestinal bleedings (GIBs) are pathological conditions associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Embolization without angiographic evidence of contrast media extravasation is proposed as an effective procedure in patients with clinical and/or laboratory signs of bleeding. The purpose of this systematic review is to define common clinical practice and clinical and technical outcomes of blind and preventive embolization for upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Knowledge of vascular anatomy is essential to achieve adequate hemostasis. Endovascular embolization dramatically reduces the mortality rate in high-risk patients who require open surgery after failed endoscopy, further studies are needed to fully address these objectives.
In-service Training and Character Development in Relation to Islamization Initiatives in Selected Islamic Integrated Schools in Selangor
Authors: Javeed Nihal Muhammad , Othman Azam
Published: December 2023

Integrated Islamic schools in Malaysia and elsewhere face acute problems in acquiring and developing teachers who facilitate the Islamization of education process as well as holistic character development (tarbiyatul akhlaq) of children. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between in-service teacher training programs with elements of Islamization, the character development of teachers, and their self-efficacy as murrabis in private integrated Islamic schools in Selangor. The study administered surveys to 161 teachers in six (6) integrated Islamic schools in Selangor. Due to Covid-19 related challenges in obtaining respondents, convenience and snowball sampling techniques were utilized. The study employed correlation analysis utilizing SPSS v21 statistical software to answer the research questions. A strong positive correlation was discovered between in-service training with Islamization elements and character development of teachers as well as with teachers’ self-efficacy as a murabbi. The value of this research lies in underscoring the importance and development of in-service training in empowering the teacher to Islamize acquired knowledge subjects as well as in empowering them to be effective murabbis. It provides a basis for future research, especially in the Malaysian context, on teacher performance as a murabbi and its impact on students. It would also highlight to policymakers and educational administrators the need to develop a structured professional development program on Islamization of curriculum and the development of murabbis.
أثر الحافز في مشكلات تعلم اللغة العربية لدى طلاب مركز سلباد بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا
Authors: Abdeldaim Erfan , Fauzi Amirul Fahmi , Biha Muhammad Ibrahim Adham , Zulkifli Abdul Rahim , Wan Mustaffa Wan Muhammad 'Ammar
Published: December 2023

معرفة المشكلة تمثل جزءا كبيرا من الحل؛ ولذا يجب أن يعرف معلم اللغة التحديات التي تواجه الطلاب في تعلم اللغة، سواء أكانت تلك التحديات متعلقة بتدريس اللغة أم متعلقة بمواقف التعلم، وسواء أكانت تلك التحديات متعلقة بقضايا الطلاب أم متعلقة بالـمعلمين أنفسهم. وكذلك يحتاج الطلاب أن يعرفوا تلك المشكلات؛ لأننا لا نستطيع أن نخرج من هذا الـمأزق إلا بالوقوف على مشكلاته. والطلاب الماليزون يرغبون في تعلم اللغة العربية لأسباب مختلفة، بيد أن الحافز الرئيس لدى الطالب الماليزي وهو عدم وجود خيار آخر؛ لأن اللغة العربية تستخدم في العبادات، وهي شبه مفروضة على الطلاب في المدارس الحكومية والدينية؛ ولذلك ظهر العديد من المشكلات في تعلم اللغة العربية بالمدارس الماليزية، بالإضافة إلى أن الطلاب يواجهون تحديا في فهم قواعد اللغة، نـحوية كانت أو صرفية؛ فوقع في قلوب الطلاب أن اللغة العربية صعبة ويمثل تعملها عبئا كبيرا على طلاب المدارس الماليزية؛ وقد يكون السبب الأكبر في الشعور بالصعوبة هو البيئة؛ فاللغة العربية ليست منتشرة انتشارا كبيرا أو حيًّا في البيئة الماليزية، إذ إنها قابعة داخل جدران المدارس والجامعات فقط، ولا وجود لها في واقع الحياة العامة. والمعلم جزء لا يتجزأ من مشكلة اللغة العربية بماليزيا؛ إذ معظم المعلمين غير مؤهلين تأهيلا مناسبا. ولا شك أن مستوى الحافز لدى الطلاب يؤثر تأثيرا كبيرا في حل مشكلات تعلم اللغة العربية؛ ولذا جاءت هذه الدراسة لإظهار أثر الحافز في مشكلات تعلم اللغة العربية لدى طلاب مركز سلباد بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية – ماليزيا. وقد اتخذ الباحثون من المنهج الكمي منهجا لهم في هذا البحث؛ لما يوفره المنهج الكمي من طريق منظمة لجمع البيانات وتحليلها ومن ثم استخلاص النتائج والتي ستساعد الباحثين في التعرف على المشكلات التي تواجه الطلاب بمركز سلباد بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا وأثر الحافز في تلك المشكلات. وقد قام الباحثون ببناء الاستبانة وتوزيعها على أربعة وتسعين طالبا من طلاب اللغة العربية بمركز سلباد بالجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا من أجل التعرف على المشكلات التي تواجههم، ثم تحليل البيانات تحليلا إحصائيا للوصول إلى نتائج دقيقة يمكن تعميمها؛ ومن ثم دراسة أثر الحافز فيها.
The Use of Graphic Organiser on Second Language Students’ Writing Performance
Authors: Aznan NOR ATIKAH , Saad Mohammad Azannee
Published: December 2023

English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, especially in rural educational settings, continue to encounter challenges in acquiring fundamental writing skills. One possible factor is the lack of creative and innovative pedagogical approaches tailored to support the learners. In light of this, the present study examined the use of graphic organiser (GO) as a pedagogical tool on writing performance of Malaysian ESL learners. Twenty-seven intermediate students from a secondary school in Malaysia participated in a series of 11 writing sessions using GO in writing descriptive essays. The application of this GO in composing the descriptive writing was carried out throughout the writing lessons consisted of modelling, scaffolding, individual prewriting, drafting with peers and group writing. Using a qualitative study, the data analysis involved content analysis sourced from participants’ essay scripts. Guided by the CEFR framework, 54 descriptive essays were evaluated and analysed to observe changes in writing in terms of content, communicative achievement, language, and organisation. Participants' essays in Writing Task 1 (WT1) and Writing Task 2 (WT2) were compared to observe changes in their writing performances after the implementation of GO in the writing instructions. Results showed that the use of GO in developing descriptive essays has improved learners’ writing in all components. The study has revealed that successful writing requires differentiated and creative graphic organisers, accompanied by systematic writing activities for ESL learners to thrive in a challenging writing classroom.
AVANZÂDE MEHMET SÜLEYMAN’IN ULÛM-I HAFİYEDEN ÂYİNE İLE KEŞF-İ İSTİKBÂL ADLI FAL KİTABI
Authors: ASLAN Murat
Published: December 2023

Asker ve eczacı olan Avanzade Mehmed Süleyman 19-20. asrın en üretken yazarlarındandır. Hedef kitlesi genel okuyucu olan yazar edebiyat, sağlık ve ahlak kitapları yanında okültist metinler de kaleme almıştır. Bunlardan biri; Ulûm-ı Hafiyeden Âyine ile Keşf-i İstikbâl (Gizli İlimlerden Ayna ile Geleceğin Keşfi)’dir. Eser yalnızca ayna ile değil çeşitli fal yöntemleri, tefeül ve istihare ile geleceğin öğrenilmesi usullerini de anlatmaktadır. İnsanların nereden gelip nereye gittiklerini merak ettiğini düşünen Avanzade genellikle geleceğin daha çok merak edildiğini, bu sebeple çeşitli vasıtalar aracılığıyla geleceğin öğrenilmesi için büyü ve fal pratiklerinin ortaya çıktığını düşünür. Bu eserinde ise söz konusu usullerden bazılarına yer verdiğini söyler. 20. yüzyılın başında İstanbul’da pek çok popüler fal kitabının basıldığı bilinmektedir. Herhangi bir kalıcılığı olmayan ve kısa sürede unutulan bu metinler hem fal kültürüne hem de dönemin sosyal hayatına dair kayda değer bilgiler içermektedir. Yazar, fal ile ilgili tarihi bilgilerle ve çeşitli hükümdarların fal merakına dair anekdotlarla zenginleştirdiği eserinde, falın hangi amaçlarla bakıldığına dikkat çekmektedir. Âşıklar sevgili tarafından bir karşılık görüp görmeyeceklerini, genç kızlar ise kiminle nişanlanacaklarını öğrenebilmek için fala başvurur ki bu husus hâlâ geçerlidir. Dikkat çeken başka bir husus ise sosyal medya aygıtlarının henüz yaygınlaşmadığı o dönemde uzaktaki insanların sıhhat ve afiyetlerine dair merakların fal yoluyla giderilmeye çalışılmasıdır. Bu durum falın yalnızca bir keyif aracı değil aynı zamanda bir ihtiyaç olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu çalışmada Avanzade’nin söz konusu eseri tanıtılmış ve Latin harfleriyle okuyucuya sunulmuştur.