bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Socialization of Earthquake Friendly House Planning with a Theme "Nagari is Resilient to Earthquake Disasters" in Nagari Kajai, West Pasaman Regency
Authors: Putra Rusnardi Rahmat , Saputra Dezy , Agung M. Darma
Published: August 2024

West Pasaman Regency is an area that has a fairly large threat of earthquake and tsunami disasters. The 6.2 Mw West Pasaman earthquake that occurred on February 25 2022 was quite large and resulted in 25 people dying, 465 people being injured and at least 16,000 people being displaced. This earthquake was located on the slopes of Mount Talamau at a depth of 10 km which was triggered by the activity of the Semangko fault fault, precisely in the unmapped Talamau segment. Apart from the loss of life, another impact caused by this earthquake disaster was the large number of collapses in people's houses. People's houses that have simple construction have a greater potential for collapse compared to other buildings whose designs comply with existing regulatory standards. In general, people's houses are only built by builders who do not know the technicalities of building earthquake-friendly houses. Builders are the main key to the quality of housing construction in society, so more attention is needed from people who are experts in their field because it is in their hands that the structural strength of a house is built. The community service organized by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) Padang State University together with several Civil Engineering lecturers aims to channel their knowledge to the community, especially to builders to increase knowledge in building earthquake-friendly houses. This activity is also expected to reduce damage in the future if an earthquake occurs, which has been designed according to standards applicable in Indonesia. From the results of interviews with several builders and local residents, it turns out that their knowledge of the basic techniques for building earthquake-friendly houses is still limited. So that this outreach can provide a useful contribution to builders' knowledge of the basics of earthquake-friendly house construction.
Testing of Concrete Structures with Non-Destructive Test Method (NDT) Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) at the Building on the Ancol Beach
Authors: Citra Zel , Wibowo Paksi Dwiyanto , Malinda Yosie , Wibisono Anom , Apdeni Risma , Herol Herol
Published: August 2024

The UPV test procedure with the PUNDIT device is set based on the concept of the wave flow speed passing through a solid object bound to the elastic properties of a tangible medium. When used properly and correctly, this tool will provide a lot of information about the condition of the surface or the inside of the concrete. Classification for pulse velocity results according to the speed criteria of concrete quality presented in BS 1881: Section 203:1986 as follows: 4500 m/s = excellent concrete condition, 3400 – 4500 m/s = good concrete conditions, 3000-3500 m/s = medium concrete situation, < 3000 m/ s = concrete problem condition (doubtful concrete condition). The pulse velocity test results are measured by three methods: direct transmission, semi-direct transmission and indirect or surface transmission. The test results for the structure of the beams, cylinders, tie beams, and floor plates of the office building on the edge of the anchor showed that it is in medium concrete condition. The average value of the estimated quality of concrete results of the test UPV Pundit for Beams was 25,29MPa, Slabs was 25,17MPa, Tie Beam was 25,06MPa, and Pilecap was 25,46MPa. The result has met the minimum requirement for concrete solid pressure of 21MPa for the quality of unique structures concrete according to SNI-2847-2019.
A Study of Partially Coherent Generalized Hermite Sinh-Gaussian Laser Beam Propagating in Various Biological Tissues
Authors:   Department of Radiological Imaging Technologies, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Saad Faroq , Benzehoua Halima ,   Laboratory LPNAMME, Laser Physics Group, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaïb Doukkali University, P. B 20, 24000 El Jadida, Morocco, Ali Omar ,   Department of Radiological Imaging Technologies, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Belafhal Abdelmajid ,   Laboratory LPNAMME, Laser Physics Group, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaïb Doukkali University, P. B 20, 24000 El Jadida, Morocco
Published: August 2024

A new generalized laser beams named Generalized Hermite sinh- Gaussian with special profiles is introduced. Partially coherent Generalized Hermite sinh- Gaussian (PCGHshG) and their special profiles including partially coherent Hermite sinh-Gaussian (PCHshG) and partially coherent higher order sinh-Gaussian (PChoshG) beams traviling various tissues mediums are presented. Received field is obtained using extended Huygens-Fresnel method. Through numerical simulations, we examine how a partially coherent model, structural constant of biological tissue and parameters of beam affect the output average intensity. The obtained findings in this study can be beneficial in both medical topics diagnosis and imaging.
The Importance of The Inflammatory Cytokines IL21, TNF-Α, IL6, And IL17A to The Flow Activity and Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Treated With Anti-TNF Therapy
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq, Aldaoseri Husham , Ali Naael ,   Department of Medical Microbiology, Division of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq, Al-Mubarak Firas ,   Department of Medical Microbiology, Molecular Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
Published: August 2024

Abstract—Introduction: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a prevalent inflammatory rheumatic condition that impacts the axial skeleton, resulting in distinctive inflammatory back pain, which can lead to structural and functional limitations and a reduction in quality of life. This study sought to determine the role of the inflammatory cytokines IL21, TNF-α, IL6 and IL17A in the flow activity and progression of ankylosing spondylitis in patients being treated with anti-TNF drugs. Method: A prospective case-control study was conducted at Basrah Teaching Hospital in southern Iraq. Eighty-one AS patients were divided into two groups: 67 were treated with anti- TNF therapy, 14 were newly diagnosed patients as positive controls, and 65 were healthy individuals. Disease activity was assessed using the AS Bath Disease Activity Index (BASDAI). Conventional radiography and MRI are used to measure the severity of the disease. IL-6, IL-17A, IL-21, and TNF-α were extracted from serum samples using ELISA. Result: IL-21 had the highest difference between groups (p = 0.001), but IL6 had the highest combined significant difference (p = 0.001), with the most remarkable difference found between positive control and healthy individuals (p = 0.001). The only difference was between the positive control and healthy groups (p = 0.006) for both IL17A and TNF-α. There was a moderately positive correlation between serum levels of IL-21 and IL6 and BASDAI. There was a moderately negative relationship (-0.634) between the type of treatment and serum IL-21 levels and a moderately positive relationship (0.64) between sacroiliitis and IL21. Conclusion: For the flow of AS activity and progression, the level of IL21 in the serum is more important than the level of IL6 in the serum, but there was no statistically significant difference in IL17A and TNF-α levels.
THE METHODOLOGICAL AND EPISTEMOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN CONFLICT AND PEACE STUDIES
Authors:   College of Political Science University of Baghdad, KHALAF Hussein Mezher
Published: August 2024

Conflict and peace studies is a field of knowledge and a contemporary academic dis cipline whose theories and concepts were formed in the second half of the twentieth century. However, the phenomenon of conflict is considered one of the oldest human phenomena. This article seeks to study and analyze the emergence and development of conflict and peace studies as a new scientific field, from its beginnings in post-World War II to the present time. In other words, this article deals with the progress of this scientific field through a review of all the basic stages that this field of knowledge has gone through. In its approach, this study resorted to the method of surveying many Western political references in the field of conflict and peace studies. Next, the study broke down the process of starting up and growing in this scientific field into specific periods that have basic elements. These include figuring out how important each stage is, how long it takes for this scientific specialization to become established, and what the most important ideas are at each stage. Finally, we compared these stages to discover the nature of the change and development in this scientific field. Keywords: Conflict, peace, studies, methodological, epistemological developments.
Writing Fiction through the Camera Lens: Toni Morrison’s Intermedial Poetics
Authors:   Sahel University, Dakar, Sy Ousseynou
Published: August 2024

This paper analyzes the intermedial discourse in Morrison’s novel Beloved. It brings to the fore the cinematic tropes with which Morrison’s “politics of affect”, to borrow from Massumi’s syntagm, is interwoven. Drawing on Müller’s concept of intermediality which shows the appropriations of art forms, this paper decodes Morrison’s intermedial poetics. To engage with the trauma of history and the “Archive Fever,” Morrison resorts to a visual medium, cinema, to weave a hybrid literary discourse that lies at the heart of the postcritical turn in cultural, literary and media studies. Filmic techniques such as “show, don’t tell,” “freeze framing,” “close up,” “dissolve,” “off-stage” permeate Morrison’s text. In Beloved, the infanticide is related through an “off-stage” strategy. Drawing on all these cinematic strategies, Morrison intertwines images, sounds, and words to relate the affective experience of the Sweet Home dwellers. For example, the strategy of one way communication of the cinematic language which leads to a closed communication enables Morrison to frame the marginality of her community.
Crossing Paths: The Case for an Eco-Critical Posthumanism
Authors:   Ovidius University of Constanța, Clinci Daniel
Published: August 2024

In this paper, as a response to some of the recent attempts to promote a “post-critical” approach to the humanities, I propose an eco-critical posthumanism as a research program that analyzes the historical nexus between humanism and capitalism, thus attempting to reconcile several traditions and interventions in an intersectional framework. For this purpose, I look at the essential theoretical developments from the 1970s (eco-feminism, ecological economics) that have contributed to a critique of both humanism and capitalism as precursors of critical posthumanism. Instead of inventing new forms of ontological and metaphysical thinking, I argue that we still need, in the words of Marx, “a ruthless criticism of all that exists” that may lead to an alternative to capitalist humanism.
From Xenofeminism to Domestic Realism: Some Notes on Helen Hester’s Writings Post-Laboria Cuboniks
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Țapu Mihai , Sengupta Samrat ,   Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Published: August 2024

This paper discusses the recent texts of Helen Hester, a contemporary feminist theorist, in relation to the writings of Laboria Cuboniks, a feminist collective she was a member of. On the one hand, I critically discuss some of the main concepts underlying xenofeminism, a contemporary strand of feminism revolving around the refunctionalization of technology and the introduction of neo-rationalist tenets in feminist thought, developed by the collective Laboria Cuboniks in their 2015 Xenofeminist Manifesto. On the other hand, I want to propose that some of the shortcomings of these initial xenofeminist concepts are solved in the separate writings of one of the collective’s members, Helen Hester. I begin by situating xenofeminism in the context of left-accelerationism, a philosophy upon which they build their theoretical framework, comprising ontological anti-naturalism, neo-rationalism and a counter-hegemonic approach to politics. Then, I introduce the two key terms I engage from xenofeminism, hyperstition and technology, and demonstrate how Hester nuances their usage in her own works. Finally, I use the term mesopolitics to define Hester’s overall recent project and to help situate it in wider debates surrounding post-work politics and reproductive work.
Teacher candidates' attitude towards integrating nursery education into the national education system
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca, Barabási Tünde , Stark Gabriella ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca
Published: August 2024

Government Emergency Ordinance no. 100/2021 has brought forth changes in the legislative framework regarding nursery education legislation in Romania, integrating formal activities for children under three years old into the educational system. This amendment has impacted not only those directly involved but also teacher candidates. This study presents the results of an empirical research, revealing the impact of the changes in the system on the career aspirations of teacher candidates. In our research we used a self-designed questionnaire to assess our sample of 340 teacher candidates. Results indicate that teacher candidates show commitment to the previously selected age group, however some are open to becoming early years teachers. This is primarily characteristic of those with a pragmatic approach, the new opportunity has a more pronounced impact on their career aspirations.
The Influence of an Individual Teaching Method on the Development of Performing Skills of Musicians-Instrumentalists
Authors:   Department of the Instrumental Performance, Faculty of Art, Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Uman, Ukraine. Email: liudmyla_semko28@yahoo.com., Semko Liudmyla , Provorova Yevheniia ,   Department of Vocal Performance, Anatolii Avdiievsky Faculty of Arts, Mykhailo Dragomanov State University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine. Email: provorovaye@gmail.com., Gorozhankina Oksana ,   Department of Music and Instrumental Training, Faculty of Music and Choreography Education, K. D. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University, Odessa, Ukraine. Email: oksana23.gor@gmail.com., Malakhova Marharyta ,   Department of Instrumental Performance Skills, Faculty of Musical Art and Choreography, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, Kyiv, Ukraine. Email: malakhovamm@gmail.com., Stanko Oksana ,   Department of Special Piano, Faculty of Piano, Jazz and Popular Music, Mykola Lysenko Lviv National Music Academy, Lviv, Ukraine. Email: stankook546@gmail.com.
Published: August 2024

The originality of instrumental musical interpretation is a distinctive feature of each musician, influencing and reflecting their artistic style and worldview ideas. The study aims to determine the peculiarities of the influence of an individual teaching method on the development of instrumental musicians’ performance skills. General theoretical analysis, comparison and observation techniques were used to achieve this goal. The final results were also based on the skill level coefficient, quality coefficient, and Mann-Whitney test calculations. The research process provided for developing individualized training for future instrumental musicians, focusing on developing interpretive and technical skills, artistic interpretation and improvisation. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using the developed individual approaches to teaching musicians-instrumentalists, taking into account their capabilities. Prospects for further research can be to compare the effectiveness of an individual approach to teaching musicians-instrumentalists of primary school age and students.
Keywords: students’ capabilities; interpretive and technical skills; musicians’ skills; piano improvisation; artistic expression; musical form
Donizetti – Inediti per Tenore
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: liviu.iftene@unitbv.ro., Iftene Liviu
Published: August 2024

Gaetano Donizetti is one of the most prominent figures in Italian opera, especially of the period known as the “belcanto era”. This article aims to present less known biographical data to readers, related to the life of the great Bergamo composer, carefully treating his years of study, a defining period in the formation of his character and personality. Donizetti composed countless arias for the tenor voice, either in the belcanto or romantic style. The discovery and promotion of lesser-known arias is for me one of the most important pragmatic aspects of the act of scientific research. The role of this article is to spark students’ interest in listening and start studying lesser-sung pieces from the Donizettian repertoire.
Keywords: Gaetano Donizetti, belcanto, tenor, arias.
Fantasy and Innovation in Deux pièces pour clavecin, h. 244 by Bohuslav Martinů
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: diana.ichim@unitbv.ro., Ichim Diana , Szőcs Botond ,   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: botond.szocs@unitbv.ro., Drăgulin Stela ,   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: dragulin@unitbv.ro.
Published: August 2024

This article highlights the divergences between the historical and modern style of playing the harpsichord, through a detailed analysis of the album 2 Pièces pour clavecin, H. 244 by Bohuslav Martinů, a leading figure of 20th century cultural life. Given the abundance of baroque compositional means, this album of solo works for harpsichord, composed in 1935, represent the perfect combination between old and new, moreover, between tradition and innovation. The predilection for rediscovering Baroque music in its pure forms began in the 1900s and continues to this day, spreading with great speed thanks to the evolution of technology and numerous historical documents. Historical treatises, writings and numerous criticisms of Baroque performances have led performers towards the closest possible performance of early works, with emphasis on proper articulation type, dynamics, freedom in phrasing, construction and fingering. The harpsichord occupies a unique place in the chronicle of the renaissance of Early music, even if it was by no means the only ancient instrument to arouse new interest in the decades preceding the early 20th century. Looking at all these major changes, modern composers such as Arnold Schoenberg, Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud, Igor Stravinsky, Francis Poulenc, Philip Glass, Manuel de Falla and Bohuslav Martinů have revived the effervescent music of the Baroque.
Keywords: Bohuslav Martinů, harpsichord, 20th Century, modern playing, analysis
Myths, the Focus of 20th Century Composers. Aurel Stroe – Orestia II
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: iuliana.isac@unitbv.ro., Isac Iuliana
Published: August 2024

It is particularly in the second half of the 20th century that the musical milieu displays extremely interesting ideas and creative concepts. Thus, the composers’ focus on myths and their world – with the respective archetypal layers, almost naturally function as an extension of the aesthetic spectrum progressing towards a philosophy of existence. A myth is ceremoniously and metaphorically shaped and is composed of archetypal elements incorporated in its formal expression. Myth interpretation renders human consciousness more harmonious and facilitates the understanding of these archetypal images.
Keywords: archetypal stories, myth, archetypal content
A Multilevel Analysis of Fazil Say’s Sonata for Violin and Piano Op.7
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: botond.szocs@unitbv.ro., Szőcs Botond , Suciu Magdalena ,   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: lazarmagdalena@yahoo.com., Drăgulin Stela ,   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Braşov, Romania. Email: dragulin@unitbv.ro.
Published: August 2024

This article introduces Fazıl Say’s Sonata for Violin and Piano op. 7, composed in 1997, shortly after his international success. Despite being an early work, it exhibits the architectural complexity characteristic of Say’s style, blending his Turkish cultural heritage with innovative compositional techniques. The authors aim to analyze this sonata thoroughly, exploring its mature style and cultural influences in order to provide a series of guiding principles for interpretation. They discuss the architectural and semantic meanings that reside in the incorporation of Turkish musical elements, such as modal approaches, folk traditions, and dance rhythms, throughout the sonata’s three movements. Each movement is examined, highlighting technical challenges, interpretive nuances, and thematic connections to Turkish culture. The sonata’s structure, culminating in a palindromic arrangement, is investigated, emphasizing its coherence and narrative thread. The first movement introduces melancholic themes, the second movement evokes Turkish instruments and rhythmic patterns, the third movement emulates the Horon dance, and the second to last movement draws from Turkish folk songs. The conclusion praises Say’s fusion of tradition and innovation, highlighting the interpretive freedom left to performers and listeners. Overall, the Sonata op. 7 reflects Say’s distinctive musical language and showcases his prowess as both a pianist and composer, blending tradition with modernity in a captivating manner.
Keywords: Fazıl Say, Sonata op. 7, violin, piano, Turkish culture, composition, musical elements, modal approaches, folk traditions, dance rhythms, interpretation, structure, thematic connections, melancholy, Turkish instruments, rhythmic patterns, Horon dance, folk songs, tradition, innovation, interpretive freedom.
György Ligeti, Friction, and the Uncertain Image
Authors:   Reid School of Music, Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Email: peter.nelson@ed.ac.uk., Nelson Peter
Published: August 2024

The current succession of centenaries of members of a significant group of European composers who made their work in the second half of the twentieth century gives us cause to think again about the historical situation they faced, in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the ways in which their responses to that situation shaped both their creative output and the culture of the times. Using Anna Tsing’s notion of friction, as a productive force emanating from the unresolved co-presence of differences, this article examines the work of György Ligeti, and considers how his experience of multiple displacements, as a European Jew who experienced both Nazi and Soviet invasions, contributed to the formation of an aesthetic of mystery and irony, formulated here as the production of the uncertain image.
Keywords: Ligeti, friction, Lowenhaupt Tsing, modernism, imperfection.
What Happens from the Foundation of the World? A Crux Interpretum in Revelation 13:8
Authors: NAGY József
Published: August 2024

The phrase ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου in Revelation 13:8 can be interpreted and translated in two ways. First, the Lamb-Christ was slain since the creation. Second, the worshippers of the beast have been missing from the Book of Life since the beginning. The main problem arises from the fact that the phrase ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου immediately follows τοῦ ἐσφαγμένου, which points to the lamb. Although the proponents of this reading list many other arguments, the literal proximity provides the basis for all other ideas. However, if we look at the problem from a broader perspective, the conclusion is different. For example, Revelation 13:7–10 focuses on the relationship between the beast and humanity. It can be seen that the section does not centre on the Lamb. Further changes of perspective confirm that ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου refers to individuals not mentioned in the Book of Life (e.g. Rev 17:8).
Escape from the Constraint of Theological Correlation: Martin Heidegger’s 1924 Presentation on Luther
Authors: HORVÁTH Orsolya
Published: August 2024

In this essay, I examine a less familiar document: the text of Martin Heidegger’s 1924 lecture on Martin Luther, delivered as part of the seminars held by Rudolf Bultmann. This lecture, I argue, makes the theological or, to be more precise, Lutheran roots of Heidegger’s philosophical motivations in the years during which he was doing the preparatory work for Being and Time clear. The analysis demonstrates that Luther had a decisive influence on Heidegger’s concept of man. Heidegger praises the theological radicalism of Luther’s concept of man, but he seeks at the same time to free his own concept from this theological framework. Thus, in this respect, he is even more radical than Luther. While Luther is bound by the correlational constraint presented in the analysis between God and man, Heidegger’s philosophizing at first follows Luther’s radical thinking about concrete man but then removes this concrete man from the correlational constraint. The study argues that the document in question shows that, as a result, Heidegger does not arrive at a residual concept of man (or, in other words, his philosophy is not a decapitated theology) but at a radically new concept of man.
An Escape to Pure Existence
Authors: LEGENDY Kristóf
Published: August 2024

In this brief exposition, I embark on an exploration of the essence of values through the lens of 20th-century art. Art, with its inherent lack of definitive utility, offers a fertile ground for multiple interpretations within its designated realm of meaning. Through a retrospective analysis spanning two centuries of cultural evolution, I seek to unravel the drivers behind shifts in Western mentality and lifestyle, particularly the growing detachment from reality in secular societies, moving towards a realm of pure existence. Enriched with theological and philosophical references, my discourse encourages readers to extract insights from various cultural domains. I frame the human experience within four conceivable stages of interaction between existence and reality, advocating for the fourth stage as my preferred state – one that achieves harmony between existential challenges and moral imperatives, fostering a balance between needs and ethical obligations.
Az erdélyi reformátusok kulturális öröksége a könyvtáralapításkor. A Kolozsvári Protestáns Teológiai Intézet könyvállományának kialakulása
Authors: BAK Ágnes
Published: August 2024

The Cultural Heritage of Transylvanian Calvinists at the Establishment of the Library. The Development of the Book Collection of the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj.
The study examines the intellectual heritage of Transylvanian Calvinism, analysing the formation of the library collection of the Protestant Theological Institute in Cluj. As the sole documentation institution for Hungarian Protestant pastoral training in Transylvania, it represents a unique cultural legacy. The library served as an essential component of Calvinist ministerial and theological education in Transylvania. The creation of the collection was influenced by financial constraints, and its growth was determined by the annual budget, community support, and donations. The library reflected a demand for modernization and played a crucial role in elevating the cultural literacy of the Transylvanian society. The study highlights the organizational structure of the library, the leadership roles of Szász Domokos and Pokoly József, and the library’s societal responsibility in preserving and disseminating knowledge.
Valdensek: az elmúlt századok egyedülálló életvitele
Authors: BOGNÁRNÉ KOCSIS Judit
Published: August 2024

Waldensians: The Unique Way of Life of the Past Centuries
The Waldensians are fundamentally Protestants living in the valleys of the Alps. This group of people could be written about from numerous perspectives, examining various historical periods. The present study undertakes to focus on the main characteristics of the Italian Waldensians during the period from the medieval world to the early modern and modern ages. Although the examined period covers a quite broad span of time, I dared to highlight it; thus, beyond introducing the Waldensian culture, I find their attitude towards life particularly noteworthy. Although this presentation is not deep enough, it can provide sufficient information for those interested in the topic to continue reading about it. Within the marked theme, I would like to discuss the Waldensians’ physical appearance, their dress, their mental, spiritual, and physical activity, their attitude towards learning, problem solving, and their social competencies.
A „Gondviselés fia” – Márton Áron püspökké szentelésének néhány előzménye a korabeli erdélyi sajtóban
Authors: KISS Endre
Published: August 2024

The “Son of Providence” – Some Background to the Episcopal Consecration of Áron Márton in the Transylvanian Press of the Time
The consecration of Áron Márton as bishop was an unusual event in the life of the parish of Cluj-Napoca. His attachment to the parish and the organization of the ecclesiastical infrastructure of Cluj-Napoca led Áron Márton to be consecrated Bishop of Alba Iulia (Gyulafehérvár) on 12 February 1939 in the Church of St Michael in Cluj-Napoca.
Áron Márton’s appointment as bishop was preceded by his appointment as apostolic administrator. He had to take over the governance of the Diocese of Alba Iulia under difficult circumstances, as the Dutch loan was a heavy burden on the parish of St Michael in Cluj-Napoca.
The press releases preceding and accompanying the consecration of a bishop carefully cover the events leading up to, during, and following the consecration.
In the first part of my short study, I will focus on some of the interesting press releases that preceded the consecration of Áron Márton as bishop, as well as on the major events of the days immediately preceding the consecration, and then briefly describe the consecration and the receptions and greetings that followed.
Az egyházi kollaboráció feldolgozásának sajátosságai és nehézségei
Authors: JOÓB Máté
Published: August 2024

Peculiarities and Difficulties of Processing Church Collaboration
The purpose of this study is to show how the church public received the process of uncovering the past in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary in 2005, which is centred on the secret agent activities of those church members who collaborated with the communist-socialist system. One of the objectives of the political authorities was to eliminate, or at least weaken, the religiousness and the internal activity and social influence of the churches. The presentation and critique of the fact-finding work will focus on the testimonies of those who, as descendants of those involved, have been closely confronted with the disturbing revelations and who have seen the process of fact-finding from a particular perspective. The study points out the complexity and difficulties of fact-finding work, without losing sight of the conviction that reconciliation with the past is always justified. A unique feature of research on church collaboration is the examination from the perspective of descendants, which is the focus of this study.
Mi van a megtérésen túl? 2. A lelki formálódás gyakorlati teológiai megközelítései
Authors: SZABÓNÉ LÁSZLÓ Lilla
Published: August 2024

What Is beyond Conversion? 2. Practical Theological Approaches to Spiritual Formation
Following the theological grounding of spiritual formation in a previous study, this paper explores how we can approach the topic of faith growth in a way that maintains both human responsibility and the divine supremacy of grace. To this end, the threefold path of via purgativa – via illuminativa – via unitiva will be explored in a new way, rather than the stair-step paths of the mystical tradition. Further on, the spiritual and religious dimensions of spiritual formation will be presented, integrating Diana J. Chandler’s model with the trinity of the Great Commandment. According to the Great Commandment, the triune unity of God–man–fellow man is the space of spiritual formation. It is based on a personal intimate relationship with God, in which God has the priority. A fruitful, ethical life lived towards one’s neighbour comes from this personal, spiritual formation based on a spiritual relationship with God.
The Eagle’s Nest Effect in the Pastoral Career
Authors: JÁRAY Márton , SIBA Balázs
Published: August 2024

The research involved surveying active pastors of the Reformed Church in Hungary through an online tool between 2 May and 18 June 2023. In our current analysis, we included pastors with active status in Hungary (N = 681). In this study, we looked at the mental health of those in their first five years of ministry compared to those who have served longer. In terms of well-being, there is a higher proportion of pastors at risk among those who have served for 1–5 years. In this essay, we explore the possible causes of this phenomenon and formulate hypotheses for further research. We discuss the challenges and complexities faced by pastors in contemporary society, highlighting the changing roles and expectations within the church. The findings suggest that pastors often experience fatigue, emotional challenges, and conflicting expectations. The diversity of pastoral roles, evolving societal norms, and the pastor’s evolving identity contribute to the complexity of their responsibilities. This paper identifies different phases in the pastor’s journey, from initial exposure to pastoral life to assuming the role professionally. It emphasizes that becoming a pastor is not just learning a role but a transformation of one’s identity and a continuous integration of faith into everyday life.
Gyülekezetépítés, de hogyan és milyen (m)értékek mentén? Egyes gyülekezetépítési modellek rövid áttekintése a 20. század közepétől a jelenkorig
Authors: KOCSEV Miklós
Published: August 2024

Congregation Building, but how and According to What Standards/Values? A Brief Overview of Some Congregation Building Models from the Middle of the 20th Century to the Present Day
Congregation building is one of the disciplines of practical theology. Its goal is to offer congregation models that are attractive and inspiring Christian congregations for today’s people. In this work, I review the models in the field of congregation building that I believe can meet this objective today.
Franz Schurmann: Ideology and Organization in Communist China. University of California Press, 1968, XLVI, 540 pp.
Authors: Thiago Cintra José
Published: August 2024

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“¿Y cómo es él?”: “Baladas para una despedida”
Authors: Ossa Martínez Marco Antonio de la
Published: August 2024

José Luis Perales (Castejón, Cuenca, España, 1945) se despidió de los escenarios en una extensa gira que tuvo lugar entre 2021 y 2022. El compositor, cantante y escritor dijo adiós a los escenarios tras superar el medio siglo de carrera musical y grabar veintisiete álbumes de estudio.
Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar las canciones que el conquense interpretó en sus dos conciertos en Cuenca, que tuvieron lugar el 20 y 21 de agosto de 2021. En el listado, compuesto por veintitrés canciones, incluyó los temas “Y cómo es él” y “Baladas para una despedida” que aparecen en el título de esta propuesta, se comparará con el que defendió en otras ciudades dentro de la misma gira. Además, se atenderá a su disco de procedencia, estilo, producción, discográfica, sentido de masculinidad y a las referencias sobre el ámbito rural y las ciudades pequeñas que planteó e incluyó en las mismas.
Para ello, se parte de un estudio de caso que se fundamenta en una investigación cualitativa, analítica, estilística y descriptiva de las canciones ofrecidas en estas citas, sus grabaciones de procedencia, discográfica, productores originales y una entrevista directa que su hijo, Pablo Perales, director artístico de esta gira y de estos conciertos, brindó al investigador. Por supuesto, también se tiene en cuenta la literatura existente en ámbitos académicos sobre el conquense.
Key determinants to enhance the competitiveness of tourist destinations
Authors: Wu Hao , Pongsakornrungsilp Pimlapas , Kumar Vikas , Chinchanachokchai Sydney
Published: August 2024

Improving the competitiveness of tourism destinations is crucial for driving local economies and achieving income growth. In light of this evidence, numerous government departments strive to assess specific factors that impact the competitiveness of tourism destinations, enabling them to issue appropriate new tourism policies that promote more effective forms of tourism business. Therefore, the primary objective of this paper is to investigate how various elements such as tourism resources, tourism support, tourism management, location conditions, and tourism demand influence regional competitiveness in the Northern Bay region of Guangxi Province in China. To accomplish this goal, an online survey was conducted to collect data from 420 visitors who had experienced North Gulf Tourism; yielding an impressive response rate of 95 percent. The findings reveal that all aforementioned factors—namely: Tourism resources, tourism support, tourism management, location conditions and tourist demand—significantly impact destination competitiveness. Notably though, it was found that among these factors influencing destination competitiveness; it is primarily determined by effective local-level management (β = 0.345). Following closely behind are tourist demand (β = 0.133) as the second most influential factor affecting destination competitiveness; followed by location conditions (β = 0.116) ranking third; then comes tourist support (β = 0.03) as fourth in line impacting destination competitiveness; finally with least impact being exerted by available tourist resources (β = 0.016). Consequently, highlighting that regional competitiveness within Guangxi’s Northern Bay area predominantly hinges on efficient local-level management practices thus strongly recommending relevant authorities formulate novel work policies aimed at enhancing levels of local-level competitive advantage within the realm of regional touristic offerings.
Impact of social isolation on intersex individuals: Implications for inclusive education policy
Authors: Iftikhar Hamza , Aboalsamh Hoda Mahmoud , Mahmood Chaudhry Kashif
Published: August 2024

The intersex person’s social isolation condition is the leading concern in inclusive educational practices. It provides for the relevance of intersex communities with the influence of social isolation on their education and well-being. Given the underlying problem, this paper stresses the isolation-free condition of the intersex community by facilitating inclusive education. The Atkinson and Shiffrin Model and Behaviorism-Based Intersex Theory supports inclusive education by extending the desire to significantly manage stereotypes, quality teaching, parental beliefs, expressions, physique, and intersex attribution. The qualitative research method analyses the reducing role of social isolation for inclusive education. The semi-structured interview research instrument is used for the data collection from the Ministry of Human Rights, Educational Institutions, and inter-sex Representatives. The results show that managing directors and heads of educational institutions frame policy management for the free social isolation of intersex persons, which is relevant through inclusive education. This paper aims to provide a better social condition for intersex persons and promote inclusive education through effective policy management.
Design of Warp-Knitted Single/Double Jacquard Fabric for Shoe Vamp
Authors: He Kejie , Zhang Yan , Chen Mengjia
Published: August 2024

In order to address the problem of the scarce stitch and color of conventional warp-knitted jacquard fabric, this paper puts forward a method of knitting single/double jacquard shoe vamp fabric with a multiple pattern and color on a high-speed warp knitting jacquard machine. In electronic jacquard systems, lateral movements of jacquard bars, relative to the needle bar, combined with controlled stitch structure and displacement data, facilitate the formation of loop and double loop stitches. And two split jacquard bars in half-gauge in odd and even wales can be threaded in yarns with different colors or varied dyeing performances, then the two-color jacquard effect can be obtained combined with stitch structure design. Taking the specific process as an example, this paper introduces a process design method for single/double jacquard shoe vamp materials, including raw material selection, stitch design, jacquard design, process parameter design, textile finishing design, et al., which can provide a theoretical foundation for the design and development of other warp-knitted jacquard fabrics.
Sustainable Bio-Dyeing of Cellulosic-Based Fabrics with Anthocyanins from Black Carrot (Daucus carota L.)
Authors: Pars Abdulkadir , Karadag Recep
Published: August 2024

In this study, anthocyanin-based black carrot (Daucus carota L.) extract was investigated as a natural textile dye on cellulose-based flax and cotton. Sodium alginate and gall oak (Quercus infectoria Olivier) were used as bio-mordants. The optimal dyeing conditions were determined by varying the amounts of these organic bio-mordants. A CIEL*a*b* spectrophotometer was used to measure the color characteristics of the dyed samples. The RP-HPLC-DAD method was used to identify the dye components in all dyed fabrics. Moreover, the dyed fabrics were evaluated for color fastness to washing, light, and rubbing. The mixture of these bio-mordants gave good color efficiency and acceptable colorfastness test results. Consequently, it appeared that black carrot (Daucus carota L.) can be used to color natural fibers. Applying these natural dye sources and bio-mordants may easily produce various colors.
Predicted distribution of Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae), parasite of the coffee berry borer
Authors: Simota-Ruiz M. , Castillo A. , Cisneros-Hernández J. , Carmona-Castro O.
Published: August 2024

Metaparasitylenchus hypothenemi is an endoparasitic nematode of the coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei. The nematode has only been recorded across a limited geographical range in coffee-growing areas of southeastern Mexico. Because of its confined geographical distribution, the effect of altitude, temperature, and mean annual precipitation on M. hypothenemi's presence/absence in the Soconusco region of Mexico was investigated. The geographical distribution of this parasite was predicted based on current data, using geographical information systems (GIS), the MaxEnt algorithm, and historical data to improve the prediction accuracy for other Neotropical regions. In Soconusco, the presence of this parasite is directly related to annual precipitation, especially in the areas with the highest annual rainfall (4000 – 4700 mm/year). Four species distribution models were generated for the Neotropical region with environmental variables for sites with parasite presence data, predicting a range of possible distribution with a high probability of occurrence in southeastern Mexico and southwestern Guatemala and a low probability in areas of Central and South America. Characterization of the abiotic habitat conditions suitable for M. hypothenemi development allows us to predict its distribution in the Neotropics and contributes to our understanding of its ecological relationship with environmental variables.
Testing Antioxidant Activity of Pineapple (Ananas Comossus Merr.) Rinds Using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry Method
Authors: Syahputra Andi , Halimatussakdiah Halimatussakdiah , Amna Ulil
Published: August 2024

Pineapple (Ananas comossus Merr.) is one of the plants that is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas. This plant content vitamin C and antioxidant activity. This study was conducted to identify the class of secondary metabolite compounds and determine the antioxidant activity of pineapple fruit peel. Antioxidant activity testing on pineapple fruit peel was conducted using UV-Vis spectophotometric method with wavelength of 514 nm. The identification of secondary metabolite compounds showed that the methanol extract of pineapple fruit peel contains alkaloid, flavonoid, phenol, tannin and saponin compounds. Antioxidant activity of methanol extract of pineapple fruit peel carried out by DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryldhydrazyl) method shows IC50 value of 92.87 ppm with strong category, while vitamin C as a comparison has IC50 value of 9.31 ppm with very strong category. This is due to the pineapple fruit peel containing high levels of vitamin C. In addition, pineapple fruit peel contains secondary metabolites, especially flavonoids, phenols and tannins which are a class of polyphenolic compounds.
Characteristics of Cellulose Nanofibrils From Arabica Coffee Skin Prepared by the Acid Hydrolysis
Authors: Zulnazri Zulnazri , Dewi Rozanna , Muarif Agam , Fikri Ahmad , Aulia Rauzatul , Amalia Nabuia , Firda Hanisyah
Published: August 2024

Cellulosenanofibrils (CNF) is a new generation material that has high performance, good physics and medical properties and is a renewable material that has been developed from various sources using the acid hydrolysis method. CNF synthesis is generally obtained from logs that have a high amount of cellulose fiber. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) from arabica coffee skins have great potential to be developed as raw materials for medicines, which function as wound healing agents, surgical sutures, diet medicines, and skin softeners. CNF is produced from Arabica coffee skin through delignification, namely the removal of lignin and hemicellulose by extraction with alkali until α-cellulose is obtained, then CNF is synthesized through hydrolysis using dilute acid. From the coffee skin extraction results, a high cellulose yield was obtained, reaching above 24.30% and crystallinity reaching 79.60%. Hydrolysis by 10%, 12% and 15% HCl with a reaction time of 2 hours, the respective crystallinity was 80.66; 79.06; and 77.69%.
THE POWER OF SOCIAL NETWORKS - HOW DOES DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SHAPE THE REPUTATION OR NOTORIETY OF BUSINESSES?
Authors: BESSOUH Nadira , IZNASNI Ali , HADDADA Soulef
Published: August 2024

The present study aims to analyze the effects of digital communication on brand notoriety using a methodology that combines a descriptive approach and an analytical approach in order to better understand the relationship between digital communication and brand reputation. It also attempts to highlight the essential role of digital communication in the segmentation, targeting, and differentiation of brands. The analysis carried out in this study also suggests that digitalization is crucial for the sustainability of Algerian companies, particularly in times of crises like the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, this research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the challenges of digital communication for the notoriety and resilience of companies.