bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Kebijakan Pendidikan Gratis di Daerah Terpencil: Tantangan dan Dampaknya Terhadap Mutu Pendidikan di Indonesia
Authors: Abdul Halim
Published: January 2025

Kebijakan pendidikan gratis telah diimplementasikan di berbagai wilayah Indonesia dengan tujuan meningkatkan akses pendidikan bagi seluruh masyarakat, termasuk mereka yang berada di daerah terpencil. Meskipun akses pendidikan telah meningkat, tantangan yang signifikan masih dihadapi dalam memastikan bahwa kebijakan ini juga meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis tantangan-tantangan dalam implementasi kebijakan pendidikan gratis di daerah terpencil serta dampaknya terhadap mutu pendidikan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka dengan pendekatan kualitatif, di mana data sekunder dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber, termasuk artikel jurnal, laporan pemerintah, dan dokumen kebijakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tantangan utama meliputi infrastruktur yang tidak memadai, distribusi tenaga pengajar yang tidak merata, relevansi kurikulum yang rendah dengan konteks lokal, minimnya dukungan teknologi pendidikan, dan rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pendidikan. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, disimpulkan bahwa kebijakan pendidikan gratis perlu dilengkapi dengan strategi komprehensif yang melibatkan peningkatan infrastruktur, distribusi guru, adaptasi kurikulum, dukungan teknologi, serta pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk mencapai mutu pendidikan yang lebih baik di daerah terpencil
Integrasi Pendekatan Multidisipliner dalam Studi Islam: Menjawab Tantangan Global dan Relevansi Kontemporer
Authors: Lukman Nul Hakim
Published: January 2025

Era globalisasi membawa tantangan signifikan bagi Studi Islam, termasuk isu radikalisme, sekularisme, dan pluralisme, yang menuntut pendekatan kajian yang lebih kontekstual dan inklusif. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi relevansi pendekatan multidisipliner yang mengintegrasikan perspektif normatif, historis, sosiologis, dan antropologis dalam memperkaya pemahaman ajaran Islam dan meningkatkan relevansinya terhadap persoalan global. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif-analitis melalui kajian kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi pendekatan ini tidak hanya menjembatani kesenjangan antara doktrin keagamaan dan realitas sosial, tetapi juga mendorong dialog lintas budaya yang konstruktif. Artikel ini juga mengidentifikasi tantangan implementasi pendekatan multidisipliner, seperti kurangnya literatur pendukung dan perlunya pengembangan kapasitas dosen. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa pendekatan multidisipliner dalam Studi Islam memiliki potensi besar untuk membangun kajian Islam yang lebih adaptif, kontekstual, dan relevan di tengah dinamika global
Penggunaan Media Interaktif untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Terhadap Teks Deskriptif di Kelas VII SMP Al-Falah
Authors: Yulis Handayani
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap teks deskriptif melalui penggunaan media interaktif dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di SMP Al-Falah. Latar belakang penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami teks deskriptif karena keterbatasan kosakata, pemahaman struktur teks, serta kurangnya motivasi belajar. Metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan melibatkan 25 siswa kelas VII dalam dua siklus tindakan. Setiap siklus meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media interaktif secara signifikan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap teks deskriptif. Persentase siswa yang mencapai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) meningkat dari 40% sebelum tindakan menjadi 85% setelah siklus kedua. Selain itu, siswa menunjukkan motivasi dan keterlibatan yang lebih tinggi dalam pembelajaran. Guru juga merasakan manfaat berupa efisiensi waktu dan variasi metode pengajaran yang lebih menarik.Kesimpulannya, media interaktif terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar dan motivasi siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan integrasi teknologi dalam strategi pembelajaran untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih dinamis dan adaptif.
Pengaruh Media Film terhadap Peningkatan Keterampilan Berbicara Siswa: Studi Eksperimen di Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Kalianget Sumenep
Authors: Dewi Hartatik
Published: January 2025

Keterampilan berbicara merupakan salah satu kemampuan esensial dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, namun seringkali siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam menguasainya. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya penggunaan media pembelajaran yang menarik dan relevan yang dapat merangsang minat serta keterlibatan siswa. Media film diyakini sebagai salah satu solusi yang efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa dengan menyediakan konteks visual yang nyata dan familiar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengaruh penggunaan media film terhadap peningkatan keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas X di SMA Negeri 1 Kalianget. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuasi-eksperimental, penelitian ini melibatkan 36 siswa yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok: kelompok eksperimen yang menggunakan film sebagai media pembelajaran, dan kelompok kontrol yang menggunakan metode pengajaran konvensional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa yang belajar dengan menggunakan media film mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan dalam keterampilan berbicara mereka dibandingkan dengan siswa yang belajar dengan metode konvensional. Selain itu, siswa dalam kelompok eksperimen juga menunjukkan tingkat motivasi dan keterlibatan yang lebih tinggi selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya inovasi dalam metode pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa, khususnya dalam aspek keterampilan berbicara.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Melalui Supervisi Akademik Secara Kolaboratif
Authors: Matangwar
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik dan profesional guru melalui penerapan supervisi akademik yang terstruktur dan kolaboratif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan dua siklus, yang melibatkan perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah guru-guru di jenjang pendidikan menengah atas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa supervisi akademik yang dilakukan secara kolaboratif mampu meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik guru, seperti perencanaan pembelajaran yang lebih terstruktur, pemilihan metode pengajaran yang relevan, dan penggunaan media pembelajaran digital. Selain itu, kompetensi profesional guru, seperti penguasaan materi dan evaluasi pembelajaran, juga mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Pendekatan kolaboratif dalam supervisi memberikan dampak positif terhadap motivasi guru, mendorong keterbukaan terhadap saran perbaikan, dan menciptakan hubungan yang konstruktif antara supervisor dan guru. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa supervisi akademik yang kolaboratif tidak hanya meningkatkan kompetensi teknis guru tetapi juga memberikan dampak psikologis yang mendukung pengembangan profesional secara berkelanjutan
Umowa dotycząca przeniesienia praw do częstotliwości radiowych. Glosa do wyroku Sądu Apelacyjnego w Warszawie z dnia 20 kwietnia 2017 r., sygn. akt I ACa 123/16
Authors: Kosmala Kamil
Published: January 2025

W literaturze prawniczej poświęconej prawu telekomunikacyjnemu znaleźć można ogólne, teoretyczne uwagi dotyczące cywilnoprawnych podstaw przeniesienia uprawnień publicznoprawnych do częstotliwości radiowych (Piątek, 2013, s. 761–766, Rogalski, 2010, s. 745–748, Krasuski, 2015. s. 1081–1086). Dotychczasowe orzecznictwo sądów powszechnych i administracyjnych nie odnosiło się praktycznie w ogóle do instytucji i form prawnych, w których realizowany jest obrót prawami wynikającymi z rezerwacji częstotliwości . Omawiany wyrok Sądu Apelacyjnego w Warszawie z dnia 20 kwietnia 2017 r. (sygn. akt I ACa 123/16) jest pierwszym orzeczeniem sądu powszechnego, którego uzasadnienie odnosi się do charakteru prawnego, dopuszczalności i uwarunkowań prawnych obrotu uprawnieniami do częstotliwości radiowych.
Zasada ne bis in idem w prawie konkurencji. Postanowienie Sądu Najwyższego z 26 września 2017 r., III SK 39/16
Authors: Bernatt Maciej
Published: January 2025

The Polish Supreme Court made a reference for preliminary ruling in a case involving double fine for the same anticompetitive conduct (first fine for violation of Polish competition law and second fine for violation of Article 102 TFEU). The Court asks whether the identity of interest protected can be considered as a separate condition in the context of ne bis in idem analysis. In addition, it also asks for clarification whether the national competition law where applied in parallel with Article 101-102 TFEU can be said to protect different legal interest. The reference is of importance for a uniform understanding of ne bis in idem principle in EU and ECHR case-law as well as the adequate functioning of decentralized enforcement of Arts 101-102 TFEU. It also addresses the problem what standard national courts should apply when differences between ECtHR and CJEU fundamental rights case-law exist.
Singapur: mały kraj z liberalnym prawem konkurencji
Authors:   Profesor na Krakowskiej Akademii im. A. Frycza-Modrzewskiego, Kohutek Konrad
Published: January 2025

W niniejszym opracowaniu przedstawiono wybrane unormowania prawa konkurencji w Singapurze,
zwracając szczególną uwagę na rozwiązania odrębne do tych obowiązujących w prawie unijnym
lub krajowym. Pominięto problematykę kontroli koncentracji w prawie tego państwa.
Expendable to Essential: Conceptualizing the Rhetorical Othering of Frontline Workers
Authors: Sexton Sarah
Published: January 2025

As my article discusses, Over the course of the pandemic, there has been a social shift in the way certain workers are represented within American society. Everyday workers such as grocery store clerks, baristas, and retail managers were deemed “essential workers” as COVID-19 created a global healthcare crisis. Although these workers were declared as essential to the wellbeing of American society during the pandemic, there is evident dissent between the collective experience of frontline employees and those outside of this community. The rhetoric produced by members of the essential community, including myself, alongside statistical findings reflect an ongoing instance of socioeconomic “othering” against this community due to their racial and/or economic position within American society. This is characteristic of a capitalistic society that is simultaneously exploitative and reliant upon the services of those who are disadvantaged and marginalized upon the basis of their socioeconomic status. Analyzing the rhetorical dissent between members of the essential community and other classes of American society illustrates this concept of othering and the ongoing systematic oppression that continues to exploit workers.
Identidades políticas porosas: estudios sobre las reivindicaciones sociales nacionales y transnacionales. Movilización legal, discursos políticos y repertorios de acción de las organizaciones indígenas y la lucha contra el racismo en Colombia
Authors: Rojas Oliveros Pedro , Acosta García Mónica N. , Naranjo Peña Edgar Ricardo , Rodríguez Moreno Ana Catalina , Santamaría Chavarro Ángela del Pilar
Published: January 2025

Este libro busca presentar a la comunidad académica nacional e internacional uno de los productos del trabajo de investigación del Observatorio de Redes y Acción Colectiva (ORAC), línea de Acción Colectiva Indígena, donde se plantean diversas tesis y preguntas sobre la (re)definición de identidades políticas y culturales de organizaciones indígenas, de mujeres y de afrocolombianos respecto a temáticas puntuales como el bloqueo del Estado, la instrumentalización del Derecho, los discursos políticos y su relación con contextos de violencia, conflicto, desplazamiento forzado y marginalización. Cada capítulo presenta enfoques, metodologías y construcciones contextuales diferentes; sin embargo, existe un diálogo y unas equivalencias, partiendo de categorías conceptuales, de marcos jurídicos y de la transversalidad de la acción colectiva. Temas como el racismo, el machismo, la violación de los Derechos Humanos y la ejecución autoritaria de políticas por parte del Estado, entre otros, dan cuenta de la complejidad de la (re)significación identitaria y las diversas herramientas emancipatorias (discursos, movilización de recursos, repertorios, alianzas, campañas, etc.) instrumentalizadas por las comunidades, las organizaciones y sus líderes.
Dynamics and regulatory roles of RNA m6A methylation in unbalanced genomes
Authors: Zhang Shuai , Wang Ruixue , Luo Kun , Gu Shipeng , Liu Xinyu , Wang Junhan , Zhang Ludan , Sun Lin
Published: January 2025

N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in eukaryotic RNA is an epigenetic modification that is critical for RNA metabolism, gene expression regulation, and the development of organisms. Aberrant expression of m6A components appears in a variety of human diseases. RNA m6A modification in Drosophila has proven to be involved in sex determination regulated by Sxl and may affect X chromosome expression through the MSL complex. The dosage-related effects under the condition of genomic imbalance (i.e. aneuploidy) are related to various epigenetic regulatory mechanisms. Here, we investigated the roles of RNA m6A modification in unbalanced genomes using aneuploid Drosophila. The results showed that the expression of m6A components changed significantly under genomic imbalance, and affected the abundance and genome-wide distribution of m6A, which may be related to the developmental abnormalities of aneuploids. The relationships between methylation status and classical dosage effect, dosage compensation, and inverse dosage effect were also studied. In addition, we demonstrated that RNA m6A methylation may affect dosage-dependent gene regulation through dosage-sensitive modifiers, alternative splicing, the MSL complex, and other processes. More interestingly, there seems to be a close relationship between MSL complex and RNA m6A modification. It is found that ectopically overexpressed MSL complex, especially the levels of H4K16Ac through MOF, could influence the expression levels of m6A modification and genomic imbalance may be involved in this interaction. We found that m6A could affect the levels of H4K16Ac through MOF, a component of the MSL complex, and that genomic imbalance may be involved in this interaction. Altogether, our work reveals the dynamic and regulatory role of RNA m6A modification in unbalanced genomes, and may shed new light on the mechanisms of aneuploidy-related developmental abnormalities and diseases.
Sex-specific behavioral and thalamo-accumbal circuit adaptations after oxycodone abstinence
Authors: Alonso-Caraballo Yanaira , Li Yan , Constantino Nicholas J , Neal Megan A , Driscoll Gillian S , Mavrikaki Maria , Bolshakov Vadim Y , Chartoff Elena H
Published: January 2025

Opioid use disorder is marked by a progressive change in the motivation to administer the drug even in the presence of negative consequences. After long periods of abstinence, the urge to return to taking the drug intensifies over time, known as incubation of craving. Conditioned responses to drug-related stimuli, can acquire motivational properties and exert control over motivated behaviors leading to relapse. Although, preclinical data suggest that the behavioral expression of opioid use is similar between male and female rodents, we do not have conclusive results on sex differences on craving and relapse across abstinence periods. Here, we investigated the effects of abstinence from oxycodone self-administration on neurotransmission in the paraventricular thalamus (PVT) to nucleus accumbens shell (NAcSh) pathway in male and female rats. Using optogenetics and
ex vivo
electrophysiology, we assessed synaptic strength and glutamate release probability in this pathway, as well as NAcSh medium spiny neurons (MSN) intrinsic excitability, in slices from rats which were subjected to either 1 (acute) or 14 (prolonged) days of forced abstinence after self-administration. Our results revealed no sex differences in oxycodone self-administration or somatic withdrawal symptoms following acute abstinence. However, we found a sex-specific enhancement in cue-induced relapse after prolonged, but not acute, abstinence from oxycodone self-administration, with females exhibiting higher relapse rates. Notably, prolonged abstinence led to similar increases in synaptic strength at PVT-NAcSh inputs compared to saline controls in both sexes, which was not observed after acute abstinence. Thus, prolonged abstinence results in a time-dependent increase in PVT-NAcSh synaptic strength and sex-specific effects on cue-induced relapse rates. These findings suggest that prolonged abstinence leads to significant synaptic changes, contributing to heightened relapse vulnerability, highlighting the need for targeted therapeutic strategies in opioid use disorder.
Regulatory networks of KRAB zinc finger genes and transposable elements changed during human brain evolution and disease
Authors: Chen Yao-Chung , Maupas Arnaud , Nowick Katja
Published: January 2025

Evidence indicates that transposable elements (TEs) can contribute to the evolution of new traits, despite often being considered deleterious. In vertebrates, some KRAB-ZNF proteins repress TEs, offering genomic protection. Notably, KRAB-ZNF genes evolve rapidly and exhibit diverse expression patterns in primate brains, where TEs remain active. This prompts questions about their interactions in primate brains and potential roles in human brain evolution and disease. For a systematic comparative analysis of TE interactions with other genes, we developed the tool TEKRABber, and focused on strong and experimentally validated cases. Our bipartite network analysis revealed significantly more interactions between KRAB-ZNF genes and TEs in humans than in other primates, especially with recently evolved, i.e. Simiiformes specific, TEs. Notably, ZNF528, under positive selection in humans, shows numerous human-specific TE interactions. Most negative interactions in our network, indicative of repression by KRAB-ZNF proteins, entail Alu TEs, while links to other TEs are generally positive. In Alzheimer’s patients, a subnetwork involving 21 interactions with an Alu module appears diminished or lost. Our findings suggest that KRAB-ZNF and TE interactions vary across TE families, have increased throughout human evolution, and may influence susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease.
Deficiency of Orexin Receptor Type 1 in Dopaminergic Neurons Increases Novelty-Induced Locomotion and Exploration
Authors: Xiao Xing , Yeghiazaryan Gagik , Eggersmann Fynn , Cremer Anna L , Backes Heiko , Kloppenburg Peter , Hausen A Christine
Published: January 2025

Orexin signaling in the ventral tegmental area and substantia nigra promotes locomotion and reward processing, but it is not clear whether dopaminergic neurons directly mediate these effects. We show that dopaminergic neurons in these areas mainly express orexin receptor subtype 1 (Ox1R). In contrast, only a minor population in the medial ventral tegmental area express orexin receptor subtype 2 (Ox2R). To analyze the functional role of Ox1R signaling in dopaminergic neurons, we deleted Ox1R specifically in dopamine transporter-expressing neurons of mice and investigated the functional consequences. Deletion of Ox1R increased locomotor activity and exploration during exposure to novel environments or when intracerebroventricularely injected with orexin A. Spontaneous activity in home cages, anxiety, reward processing, and energy metabolism did not change. Positron emission tomography imaging revealed that Ox1R signaling in dopaminergic neurons affected distinct neural circuits depending on the stimulation mode. In line with an increase of neural activity in the lateral paragigantocellular nucleus (LPGi) of Ox1R
ΔDAT
mice, we found that dopaminergic projections innervate the LPGi in regions where the inhibitory dopamine receptor subtype D2 but not the excitatory D1 subtype resides. These data suggest a crucial regulatory role of Ox1R signaling in dopaminergic neurons in novelty-induced locomotion and exploration.
Literacy and Knowledge Transmission of Huaci Yaogu: Educational Strategies and Practices in Henan, China
Authors: Xiao Zongheng , Bhengsri Thanaporn
Published: January 2025

This research examines the literacy and knowledge transmission of Huaci Yaogu, focusing on educational strategies and practices in Henan, China. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, which entailed conducting interviews and making observations. The study highlights multiple methods teachers’ colleges in Henan Province implemented to support this traditional musical art form’s research, preservation, and promotion. By integrating Huaci Yaogu into music elective courses and organizing specialized seminars, the curriculum aims to broaden students’ understanding and appreciation of regional musical traditions. Additionally, constructing a scientifically sound training curriculum system ensures comprehensive coverage of performance techniques, production technology, traditional technical training, and theoretical courses. The study also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular folk art practice activities, which enhance students’ professional quality and foster a proactive learning environment. By participating in these activities, students gain hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of Huaci Yaogu, leading to more effective transmission of literacy and knowledge. The research concludes that integrating well-rounded curricula, practical training, and innovative methodologies significantly contributes to the preservation and dissemination of Huaci Yaogu, ensuring future generations appreciate its cultural and historical value.
Chinese Folk Songs Literacy in the Context of Meihua Dagu in Tianjin, China
Authors: Zhang Xinyu , Sornyai Phiphat
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the historical development and literacy of Meihua Dagu, a traditional Chinese folk music form rooted in the cultural heritage of Tianjin, China. Meihua Dagu’s evolution from an aristocratic pastime to a popular folk art reflects a dynamic cultural adaptation and resilience process. The research examines how historical events, cultural shifts, and socio-political changes have influenced Meihua Dagu’s literacy, encompassing performance skills, historical knowledge, and cultural appreciation. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the study involved fieldwork, interviews with six informants, and a literature review. Key findings highlight the significant impact of historical disruptions like the Cultural Revolution, alongside the art form’s revival through modern pedagogical strategies and technological integration. The analysis of musical characteristics, including melody, rhythm, and mode, underscores the rich and nuanced literacy of Meihua Dagu, further enriched by the transition from Old to New Meihua Dagu. The role of educators and community support in sustaining Meihua Dagu’s literacy across generations is emphasized. The study’s recommendations for future research include comparative studies with other Chinese folk music forms, the impact of digital media, interdisciplinary approaches, and longitudinal studies. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of Meihua Dagu and its role in preserving Chinese cultural heritage.
Chinese Folk Music Literacy: A Study on the Liu Sanjie Ge Yao Folk Music in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Authors: Li Yiying , Chaiyason Noppon
Published: January 2025

Liu Sanjie Ge Yao, a significant cultural artifact among the Zhuang people in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, faces challenges due to modernization and globalization, threatening its continuity. The primary objective is to investigate and analyze Chinese folk music literacy through the transmission and preservation on the Liu Sanjie Ge Yao folk music within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The research was conducted in the Hechi area of Guangxi, which is known for its rich cultural traditions. Four key informants, including a folk artist, cultural preservationist, educator, and community leader, were interviewed, and data were collected through participant observation during cultural events and document analysis of relevant archival materials. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, with thematic analysis revealing that integrating Liu Sanjie Ge Yao into formal and informal educational settings significantly enhances folk music literacy. However, challenges such as the generational gap in interest and the declining effectiveness of traditional transmission methods were also identified. The study suggests that innovative approaches, including using digital platforms and blending traditional and contemporary musical elements, are essential for the sustainable preservation of Liu Sanjie Ge Yao. Future research should explore the longitudinal impacts of educational programs and strategies to engage younger generations.
Chinese Opera Literacy of Henan Dadiao Quzi in Contemporary Education
Authors: Wei Linlin , Sornyai Phiphat , Homhuan Watchara
Published: January 2025

Henan Dadiao Quzi is classified as Quyi, a folk art form between song and traditional opera, emphasizing music and narrative more strongly than dramatic performance. This study investigates the role of Henan Dadiao Quzi in enhancing Quyi Opera literacy in contemporary Chinese education. Incorporating this traditional art form into school curricula can promote cultural, musical, and ethical literacy among students. Conducted in Nanyang, Henan Province, the study involved two key informants with over 20 years of experience in Henan Dadiao Quzi and one general informant, experienced in teaching and performing the art form. Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, with thematic analysis used to identify key themes. The findings reveal that Henan Dadiao Quzi significantly enhances students’ understanding of cultural narratives, musical structures, and ethical values, thus promoting a deeper engagement with Chinese heritage. However, the study also identifies challenges in integrating traditional opera into modern educational frameworks, particularly in adapting the art form to contemporary teaching methods. Suggestions for future research include comparative analyses of other traditional art forms and the development of curriculum models that better incorporate traditional arts into contemporary education.
Musical Composition Literacy and Arrangement Techniques in Chinese Pop Music
Authors: Bi Huifeng , Prathumchan Natthapong
Published: January 2025

This study explores the musical composition literacy and arrangement techniques in Chinese pop music. The research investigates how traditional Chinese musical elements and modern global influences are synthesized in contemporary Chinese pop music. The objective is to investigate and analyze the musical composition literacy and arrangement techniques in Chinese pop music, specifically focusing on the song “Qi Mei Di” by Guo Ding. The study was conducted through a qualitative research design involving an instrumental case study, which focused on a detailed examination of a single song and involved semi-structured interviews with three key informants: a composer, a music producer, and an arranger directly involved in the Chinese pop music industry. The data analysis includes thematic coding of interview transcripts and content analysis of the song “Qi Mei Di,” examining its musical structure and arrangement techniques. The results reveal that Guo Ding’s work exemplifies the integration of traditional Chinese music with modern pop sensibilities, highlighting emerging trends in Chinese pop music towards greater complexity and sophistication. This research contributes to understanding how musical literacy is developed and applied in Chinese pop music. It suggests that future studies should explore the impact of digital technology and music education on these practices. The findings have implications for educators and practitioners in music composition and arrangement, particularly in non-Western music traditions.
Education and Literacy Transmission of Chinese Pansori in Chaoxian Ethnic Group
Authors: Lulu Wang , Sensai Peerapong , Homhuan Watchara
Published: January 2025

Pansori, a traditional Korean musical storytelling art form, has been a vital cultural expression of the Chaoxian ethnic group in China, particularly in Yanji City. This study explores the educational and literacy practices involved in transmitting Pansori within this community, focusing on how these practices influence the younger generation’s engagement with their cultural heritage. The research aims to understand the role of musical and linguistic literacy in preserving Pansori and ensuring its continued relevance in a rapidly modernizing society. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with three groups of eight informants: Two key informants, three casual informants, and three general informants, including provincial-level intangible cultural heritage transmitters, community members, and young learners, supplemented by participant observations and document analysis. Thematic analysis revealed that while traditional literacy practices effectively sustain Pansori, challenges remain in engaging youth who are increasingly influenced by global cultural trends. The study suggests the integration of digital media and innovative educational strategies to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, ensuring Pansori’s vibrant future. This research contributes to the broader discourse on cultural transmission and the preservation of intangible heritage within minority communities.
Music Theory Literacy of Individuals Receiving Amateur Piano Education
Authors: Dinçer Sezer
Published: January 2025

In this study, the level of musical literacy acquisition of individuals who receive self-engage piano education was examined. It is thought that there is an ambiguity between the piano playing ability of individuals who receive self-engage piano education and the development of their music literacy. The aim of the study is to reveal the music theory literacy levels of these individuals and their differences according to various variables. The research was conducted with a descriptive survey model. The study focused on individuals who receive amateur piano education, and the data were collected through literature review, demographic information form and “Music Theory Literacy Scale”. A total of 124 individuals who did not receive professional music education (amateur) participated in the study. A 17-question test was developed to determine music theory literacy. As a result of the study, it was seen that the music theory literacy levels of individuals who received amateur piano education were at an intermediate level. While the participants were highly successful in the questions involving knowledge of note values, they failed in the question involving knowledge of basic tone in music.
Saudi Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Using Technology to Develop Research Skills
Authors: Alghamdi Hanan , Altalhab Sultan
Published: January 2025

This study examined Saudi undergraduate EFL students’ perceptions of technology’s role in enhancing their research abilities. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving a questionnaire completed by 86 undergraduate students and interviews with 10 students. The questionnaire assessed students’ technology use, perspectives on research skills development and views on university support. The interviews provided deeper insights into the students’ experiences and challenges. The results highlight the role of technology in enhancing various research skills, including information searching, data analysis, organization, collaboration and language support. These findings underscore the potential of technology to transform research education and empower English as a foreign language (EFL) learners as potential capable researchers. The study also identified limitations and challenges associated with integrating technology into research skills development. Difficulties in accessing reliable and up-to-date information and evaluating sources, language barriers and the risk of overreliance on technology emerged as significant challenges. These limitations highlight the need to address these issues to fully harness the potential of technology in research skill development among undergraduate EFL students.
Four-Word Frames: Enhancing the English Reading Comprehension and Rule Induction Skills of Public Health Students in a Thai University
Authors: Sanmuang Kamonchanok , Boonmoh Atipat
Published: January 2025

This study explores the effectiveness of four-word frame training in enhancing the reading comprehension and contextual word-guessing skills of Thai public health students studying English as a Foreign Language. A mixed-methods approach was employed with 22 fourth-year undergraduate students, combining quantitative pre- and post-test assessments with qualitative surveys and interviews. A specialized corpus of public health research articles was created and analyzed using the AntConc corpus analysis software, which identified 50 frequent four-word frames. These frames were categorized into six main patterns, forming the basis for training sessions. Students were taught to identify and apply these frames to academic texts to improve their ability to infer word meaning from context. The findings showed a substantial improvement in reading comprehension, with average test scores increasing significantly after the training. However, individual performance varied, with some less engaged students showing only minimal improvement, indicating that the approach may not be universally effective. Nonetheless, most participants found the training beneficial, particularly for analyzing word patterns using the AntConc software. These results suggest that four-word frame training is a valuable tool for improving reading comprehension in specialized fields like public health, but personalized approaches may be necessary to support diverse learner needs. Further research should investigate the long-term retention of these skills and their application across different academic disciplines.
Development of Comprehensive Quality Evaluation System Strategies for Higher Vocational college students in Guangdong
Authors: Wu Ziyuan , Kakham Phadet , Mingmit Narongwat , Pholngam Pawich , Jujia Chawalit
Published: January 2025

The research objectives were: (1) to study the current situation of the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational college students, (2) to develop the strategies for improving the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational college students, (3) to evaluate the feasibility of the strategies for improving the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational colleges students. The sample group was 382 students, 5 teachers, and 5 administrators from five vocational colleges in North Guangdong. Qualitative and quantitative methods such as questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were employed to thoroughly investigate the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational college students in Guangdong. The findings revealed that (1) the current situation of the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational colleges students were subject (personnel), contents, method, and results feedback and application, (2) the develop the strategies for improving the comprehensive quality evaluation system for higher vocational colleges students were consisted of 4 aspects, in a total of 20 measures, and (3) the feasibility evaluation was at a high level.
Anthropology of Education Course as an Elective Course: What Does It Mean for Pre-service Teachers?
Authors: Çi̇men Latife Kabakli
Published: January 2025

This research is based on the question of why prospective teachers should take an educational anthropology course, considering the communication of the teaching profession (understanding the other) and encountering cultural diversity (education continues outside the school, this education aims to reproduce and sustain teaching). Today, it has become necessary to understand and evaluate educational activities in the context of culture. The data of the research was collected from 63 prospective teachers studying at the faculty of education of a foundation university in Istanbul in 2021. A case study, which is one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the research. The data collected through open-ended survey questions and semi-structured interview forms prepared by the researcher were converted into findings through descriptive analysis. As a result of the research, the students; It was determined that the students preferred the educational anthropology course in order to “be interested and curious about the content of the course”, “to know and like the instructor”, “to get to know different cultures and societies”, “to understand the relationship between education and culture”. The students defined the educational anthropology course as “a course that explains the relationship between education and culture”, “a course that examines human societies and education”, “a course that introduces cultural diversity”, “a course that reflects culture to education”, “a course that explains the importance of education and culture” and “a course that reveals the relationships between cultures”. The students emphasized the words such as “culture”, “human”, “society”, “race”, “history” more in relation to the anthropology course. These words show the relationships between “culture-human”, “culture-education” and “human-education”. The students found the adequacy of the educational anthropology course sufficient in terms of content, planning, benefit, and efficiency. The students defined the educational anthropology course as “being sensitive to different cultures and people”, “understanding cultural differences” He believes that he contributes to the teaching profession by “seeing”, “knowing his own culture” and “understanding cultural processes and history”.
The Preservation and Literacy Transmission of Jiang Jie in Sichuan Opera in Chongqing, China
Authors: Li Huan , Seekhunlio Weerayut
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the preservation and literacy transmission of Jiang Jie in Sichuan Opera in Chongqing, China. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, which entailed conducting interviews and making observations. The findings of the study are as follows: The preservation and literacy transmission of Jiang Jie in Sichuan Opera carry great historical importance as it encapsulates the essence of courage, perseverance, and love for one’s country during the era of China’s anti-Japanese War. The Sichuan Opera is crucial in preserving traditional culture, portraying literary historical events, and emphasizing the achievements of women. Preserving and literacy of Jiang Jie in Sichuan Opera is crucial, despite obstacles such as an aging audience and budgetary restraints. Strategies encompass governmental assistance, educational initiatives, community involvement, and modernizing efforts. The objective of these endeavors is to guarantee the long-lasting significance of Jiang Jie in Sichuan Opera and its cultural heritage and literacy transmission, establishing a connection between the past and present for the benefit of future generations.
Godly Violence in the Puritan Atlantic World, 1636–1676
Authors: Rowley Matthew
Published: January 2025

A rich analysis of the mindset of Puritans and of their theology which justified military action and acts of killing.

This book recounts Puritan struggles for military dominance and for an authoritative interpretation of God's agency in war. It asks: What did Puritans say was God's will in warfare; and how did they claim to know? It applies the term 'military providentialism' to this attempt to understand God's will and agency in war; and the term 'godly violence' to an act of killing that was deemed to be both just and holy. The book explores these themes by examining Puritan warfare against four groups: Native Americans, royalist Episcopalians, Irish Catholics and Scottish Presbyterians. It employs a wide range of printed and archival sources: sermons, treatises, official documents, newsbooks, letters, diaries, poems and objects related to material culture; and considers private providential interpretations written by obscure individuals alongside published works by more prominent people. Overall, the book provides a rich analysis of the mindset which sustained Puritan political theology and military action at the time when Puritans were at the height of their power on both sides of the Atlantic.
Child Benefits: A Smart Investment for America’s Future
Authors: Waldfogel Jane
Published: January 2025

In July 2021, for the first time, the United States had a near-universal child benefit, providing monthly payments to almost all families with children. But after December 2021, the payments stopped. Where did this brief experiment with a child benefit in the United States come from? What do we know about the history of child benefits and how they affect children and families? Should the United States build on its experiment from 2021 and turn its child tax credit into a child benefit? This book answers these questions. The evidence from the United States is crucial but also limited, since the expanded child tax credit was only in effect temporarily and was delivered as a regular monthly payment for only six months. In addition, it was implemented during an unusual time, when the country was still experiencing the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors make it hard to predict the likely effects of a permanent child benefit in the United States based solely on evidence from the 2021 experiment. The author thus draws on a wealth of evidence from countries that have had many years of experience with child benefits.
Me pareció ver un lindo suburbio. La iniciativa subsidiaria por el bienestar en Coronel, Chile
Authors:   Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile., Alvarado Voltaire , Paulsen-Espinoza Álex ,   Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile., Rojo-Mendoza Félix ,   Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco, Chile., Fuster-Farfán Xenia ,   Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile.
Published: January 2025

Se analizan las acciones del Estado chileno en la conformación de suburbios a través de políticas habitacionales, tomando como caso de estudio el sector Escuadrón de la ciudad de Coronel. La promesa estatal por bienestar mediante el acceso a vivienda influye en la producción y percepción de estos espacios suburbanos. Se discuten visiones sobre el suburbio, la acción estatal habitacional y la noción de bienestar residencial. A partir de la realización de un trabajo de campo, además del procesamiento de imágenes satelitales para identificar usos de suelo, se constata un ensamblaje entre los nuevos conjuntos subsidiados, plantaciones forestales y cuerpos de agua que configura un “lindo suburbio” vinculado a ideales de bienestar. Se tensiona esta representación al evidenciar los riesgos naturales en su entorno. En síntesis, el ente público tiene un rol central en la producción de suburbios en las políticas habitacionales, transformando con ello la percepción de bienestar de sus residentes.
Comunicación, valoración y responsabilidad social en el deterioro del Sitio Patrimonio Mundial de Valparaíso
Authors:   Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile., Muñoz Alan , Goecke Camila ,   Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile.
Published: January 2025

A veinte años de la declaración del Sitio Patrimonio Mundial de Valparaíso (SPMV), la condición actual de este patrimonio es compleja, por su evidente deterioro. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar si los actores sociales que interactúan con el Sitio logran identificar su ubicación física, e indagar sobre su valoración de dicho bien y su capacidad de establecer algún grado de responsabilidad, personal o colectiva, en el deterioro del Sitio a partir de sus actividades cotidianas. Mediante una encuesta digital y un enfoque exploratorio que toma en consideración las perspectivas y enfoques teóricos revisados, los resultados muestran una alta valoración social por parte de los actores sociales que interactúan en el Sitio. Sin embargo, no perciben que sus actividades cotidianas contribuyan a su deterioro, evidenciándose una falta de identificación con el patrimonio y de reconocimiento de este, además de la carencia de una comunicación efectiva y participativa para su divulgación.
Relocalización industrial y cambios en la vida cotidiana de los trabajadores: entre los valles de Aburrá y San Nicolás (Colombia)
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia., Corrales-Salazar Nicolás
Published: January 2025

La desconcentración manufacturera del Valle de Aburrá en las primeras décadas del siglo XXI ha sido impulsada desde los gobiernos locales para disminuir en esa zona los usos industriales en favor de los comerciales y residenciales, derivando los primeros a municipios localizados principalmente en el oriente antioqueño. La investigación se propuso conocer los cambios en la vida cotidiana de los trabajadores relocalizados y que viajan pendularmente entre estas dos subregiones antioqueñas. Empleó para ello una metodología principalmente cualitativa, con el ritmoanálisis como propuesta de identificación, comparación y generador de interferencias rítmicas, y que se alimentó con entrevistas a los trabajadores y empleadores en el lugar de trabajo. Se encontró que la mayoría de los trabajadores relocalizados renuncian a sus empleos en el mediano plazo y que, entre los que persisten, son las mujeres las que sufren de mayores cargas, por sus labores reproductivas adicionales y por los medios de transporte que usan.
The Functional Modalism of the Logoschristologie.
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Morales Xavier
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio pretende demostrar que, de todas las propuestas teológicas de la época patrística, la que más se acerca a los que los manuales contemporáneos de historia de los dogmas llama “modalismo” es, paradójicamente, no las de Noeto, Sabelio y Praxeas, sino, precisamente, la de sus adversarios, representantes de la Logoschristologie. Se analizan los casos de Justino, Ireneo y el autor del tratado Contra Noeto. El error cometido por los historiadores tiene su fuente en la manera en que el autor de la Refutación contra todas la herejías, un representante de la Logoschristologie, reformuló la doctrina de Noeto. El studio concluye explicando cómo se puede tildar a Melitón de Sardes de modalista, justamente por ser un representante de la Logoscristologie, y no, como lo pretende R. Hübner, por la presunta influencia de un substrato común con Noeto.

El presente estudio pretende demostrar que, de todas las propuestas teológicas de la época patrística, la que más se acerca a los que los manuales contemporáneos de historia de los dogmas llama “modalismo” es, paradójicamente, no las de Noeto, Sabelio y Praxeas, sino, precisamente, la de sus adversarios, representantes de la Logoschristologie. Se analizan los casos de Justino, Ireneo y el autor del tratado Contra Noeto. El error cometido por los historiadores tiene su fuente en la manera en que el autor de la Refutación contra todas la herejías, un representante de la Logoschristologie, reformuló la doctrina de Noeto. El studio concluye explicando cómo se puede tildar a Melitón de Sardes de modalista, justamente por ser un representante de la Logoscristologie, y no, como lo pretende R. Hübner, por la presunta influencia de un substrato común con Noeto.