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MELODIC-POLYPHONIC CLUSTER TECHNIQUE BY HENRIK NORDGREN: IN DIALOGUE WITH LIGETI
Authors: Копосова И.В. 
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена одному из индивидуальных вариантов сонорики –технике мелодико-полифонического кластера, которая сформировалась в музыке Пера Хенрика Нурдгрена (1944–2008). Время её систематической разработки было недолгим, охватив период с 1965 года до начала 1970-х, однако опыт финского композитора вызывает исследовательский интерес. Его техника сложилась под влиянием творчества Дьёрдя Лигети и в этом аспекте ещё не изучалась. Особенности данной техники показаны в статье на примере «Euphonie» ор. 5 для оркестра, одного из наиболее значительных сочинений тех лет. Выводы о характере рецепции Нурдгреном музыки Лигети делаются на основе анализа особенностей оркестрового письма, типов звуковых единиц и способов фактурной организации, используемых в разных частях сочинения.
The article is devoted to an individual version of the sonor technique – the technique of melodic-polyphonic cluster, which was formed in the music of Pehr Henrik Nordgren (1944–2008). The time of its systematic development was short and covered the period from 1965 to the early 1970s, but the experience of the Finnish composer is of research interest. Nordgren's technique was formed under the influence of Gyorgy Ligeti's oeuvre and has not been studied in this aspect. In the article, the features of this technique are shown by the example of “Euphonie” Op. 5 for orchestra, one of the most significant compositions of those years. Conclusions about the nature of Nordgren's reception of Ligeti's music are drawn on the basis of an analysis of the features of orchestral writing, types of sound units and methods of textural organization used in different parts of the composition.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Al-La’bu Al-Adwar Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Komunikatif Maharah Kalam
Authors: Azhari Jalaludin Faruk , Zubair Asyhari 
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan metode al-la’bu al-adwar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan komunikatif dalam maharah kalam, subyek dari penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester II STIT Miftahul Ulum Bangkalan. Teknik analisi data yang digunakan ialah uji normalitas dan uji t-tes dengan menggunakan bantuan software SPSS 26,00. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara sesudah penerapan metode al-la’bu al-adwar dengan sebelum penerapan, hal ini dibuktikan melalui uji t dengan diperoleh harga statistik t = 15,138 dengan df = 24 dan angka signifikasi atau p-value = 0,000 < 0,05 atau Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Sedangkan untuk mengukur indikator tingkat pengaruh penggunaan metode al-la’bu al-adwar ialah dengan menggunakan uji Gain, dengan perolehan nilai dengan rata-rata 0.5710 yang mempunyai arti memiliki pengingkatan hasil belajar kategori sedang.
Christina Bezari: 'Transnational Modernity in Southern Europe: Women’s Periodicals and Salón Culture (1860-1920)'
Authors: Romero Vallejo Alberto Custodio 
Published: March 2024

Reseña de Christina Bezari: Transnational Modernity in Southern Europe: Women’s Periodicals and Salón Culture (1860-1920). Nueva York: Routledge, 2022, 208 pp.
Editorial
Authors: Domínguez Martí 
Published: March 2024

In 2013, Mètode started a new era with the publication of the English language Annual Review, which would later be named Mètode Science Studies Journal in order to advance the academic aspect of the documents within. It created a space open to scientists and researchers in science communication for the promotion of scientific knowledge and the critical debate around it. A new project was born with the vocation to go beyond the advancement of the understanding of science in our society. Now, three years later, our journal is included in the Scopus database, one of the world’s most prestigious indexes for scientific publications, and we continue working to increase the number of international databases in which it is included. It is rewarding to see one’s effort recognised and this pushes us to continue working. The new volume of Mètode Science Studies Journal presented herein offers a panoramic view of several scientific questions from diverse disciplines such as evolutionary biology, science communication, linguistics, sociology, the history of science or literature. The issue includes four monographs on climate change in our society, the rhetoric of science communication, the origin of life and health communication, coordinated by experts on each field. Surely they provide an interesting and enriching perspective of science. A multidisciplinary and cross-cutting issue, just science itself, which is less and less compartmentalised every day, more focused on the collaboration and convergence of teams and disciplines. Therefore, the publication you can now read is but a collection of documents to portray the powerful and diverse grid that is science.Martí Domínguez. Editor-in-Chief of Mètode SSJ. University of Valencia (Spain).
Evolution of the forms of sources on classical dance technique in the methodological literature of the second half of the 15th – first half of the 20th centuries
Authors: Zhirova Violetta Vladimirovna 
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the evolution of the forms of literary works on classical dance technique of the second half of the 15th – first half of the 20th century, among which are educational and methodological manuals, dance notations, theoretical, historical and critical works, and classical dance curriculums. The creation of the first theoretical works on the art of choreography determines the upper temporal boundary of the chronological framework of the research. The development of the first classical dance curriculums determines the lower chronological limit. Until now, curriculums have not been regarded as an autonomous source, allowing to objectively assess the level of performing skills in their historical development. The research is aimed to identify the prerequisites for the emergence of this form of explanation and description of classical dance technique. It is hypothesized that already in the earliest theoretical works, the programmatic approach of the choreographic mindset can be traced. Using the historical method, the article makes a retrospective analysis of literary sources to reveal this pattern. The novelty of the research shows the importance of the classical dance curriculum not only in the evolution of professional ballet education but also in the development of the theory of choreographic art. It is concluded that there is a conventional form of classical dance curriculum in the content of the analyzed works. It was found that the methods of many outstanding teachers (P. Beauchamp, F. Taglioni, O. Vestris, E. Cecchetti) were described by their students, as they did not leave behind any published theoretical works. Other specialists in the field of choreographic art (R. Feuillet, A. Bournonville, E. Theleur, A. J. Zorn, V. I. Stepanov), on the contrary, combined several competences at once in writing methodology, theory, curriculums, and notations.
The effect of flywheel complex training with eccentric-overload on muscular adaptation in elite female volleyball players
Authors: Wang Jiaoqin , Zhang Qiang , Chen Wenhui , Fu Honghao , Zhang Ming , Fan Yongzhao 
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to compare the effects of 8 weeks (24 sessions) between flywheel complex training with eccentric overload and traditional complex training of well-trained volleyball players on muscle adaptation, including hypertrophy, strength, and power variables. Fourteen athletes were recruited and randomly divided into the flywheel complex training with an eccentric-overload group (FCTEO, n = 7) and the control group (the traditional complex training group, TCT, n = 7). Participants performed half-squats using a flywheel device or Smith machine and drop jumps, with three sets of eight repetitions and three sets of 12 repetitions, respectively. The variables assessed included the muscle thickness at the proximal, mid, and distal sections of the quadriceps femoris, maximal half-squats strength (1RM-SS), squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and three-step approach jump (AJ). In addition, a two-way repeated ANOVA analysis was used to find differences between the two groups and between the two testing times (pre-test vs. post-test). The indicators of the FCTEO group showed a significantly better improvement (p < 0.05) in CMJ (height: ES = 0.648, peak power: ES = 0.750), AJ (height: ES = 0.537, peak power: ES = 0.441), 1RM-SS (ES = 0.671) compared to the TCT group and the muscle thicknes at the mid of the quadriceps femoris (ES = 0.504) after FCTEO training. Since volleyball requires lower limb strength and explosive effort during repeated jumps and spiking, these results suggest that FCTEO affects muscular adaptation in a way that improves performance in well-trained female volleyball players.
The Role of Teachers in Curriculum Management Implementation: A Narrative Literature Review on Challenges, Best Practices, and Professional Development
Authors: Hadisaputra Prosmala , Haryadi Lalu Fauzi , Zuhri M. , Thohri Muhammad , Zulkifli Muh. 
Published: March 2024

Aims: This study aims to acquire comprehensive information regarding the role of teachers in curriculum management implementation. The focus of this study lies on the challenges, best practices, and professional development of teachers in the implementation of curriculum management within the educational context of Indonesia.
Study Design: This study constitutes qualitative research employing a narrative literature review approach.
Duration of Study: This literature review was conducted over a two-month period, spanning from 1st September to 30th October 2023.
Methodology: As this study adopts a qualitative approach with a narrative literature review, the primary data sources include scholarly journal articles and seminar proceedings. These data were collected online through the Google Scholar database. In this study, a total of 22 articles were reviewed.
Results: The findings demonstrate that: 1) teachers face several challenges in the implementation of curriculum management, including: (1) Understanding Complex Curricula; (2) adapting to the interests and needs of students; (3) limited time; (4) comprehensive assessment; (5) continuous professional development, and (6) adequate resources. 2) As for best practices in curriculum management implementation, they include: (1) understanding and interpreting the curriculum; (2) structured lesson planning; (3) using varied teaching methods and strategies; 4) differentiated learning; (5) utilizing technology in teaching; (6) collaboration and knowledge exchange; (7) reflection and practice renewal; and (8) involving students in learning. 3) Regarding the professional development of teachers in curriculum management implementation, it encompasses: (1) training and workshops; (2) participation in certification programs; (3) mentoring and collaboration; (4) academic development programs; and (5) attending conferences and seminars.
Conclusion: The role of teachers in curriculum management implementation confronts intricate challenges. Furthermore, best practices in curriculum management implementation encompass numerous aspects that need to be addressed. Therefore, strategic steps in teacher professional development are imperative.
The health behaviors of the older US worker
Authors: Fleming Lora E. , Lee David J. , Martinez Alberto J. Caban , LeBlanc William G. , McCollister Kathryn E. , Bridges Katherine Chung , Christ Sharon L. , Arheart Kristopher L. , Pitman Terry 
Published: May 2007

AbstractBackgroundAs the US workforce ages, lifestyle factors will increasingly affect their health, yet little information is available on their prevalence in older working populations.MethodsUsing the nationally representative 1997–2003 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), reported current smoking, risky drinking and leisure‐time physical activity behaviors of older workers (≥65 years) were compared with older non‐workers. These behaviors were evaluated by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and occupation, as well as prototype “healthy” and “risky” persons.ResultsThe study population of 4,946 older US workers and 38,313 older non‐workers represented an estimated 3.9 million older workers and 28.9 million older non‐workers annually. Relative to older non‐workers, older workers reported more current smoking and risky drinking, but higher levels of leisure‐time physical activity with variations by subpopulations.ConclusionsLess than 4% of the older US worker population reported overall healthy behaviors. Certain occupations and other subpopulations can be targeted for age‐appropriate behavioral interventions. Am. J. Ind. Med. 50:427–437, 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Choline acetyltransferase variants and their influence in schizophrenia and olanzapine response
Authors: Mancama D. , Mata I. , Kerwin R.W. , Arranz M.J. 
Published: May 2007

AbstractCholine acetyltransferase (ChAt) is extensively distributed throughout the CNS where, by catalyzing acetylcholine synthesis, it participates in modulating wide‐ranging cholinergic‐dependent functions including cognitive performance, sleep, arousal, movement, and visual information processing. Recently, compelling evidence has mounted implicating ChAt in schizophrenia. In particular, studies have identified significant reductions in ChAt activity in the nucleus accumbens and pontine tegmentum of such patients, which furthermore correlate significantly with measures of cognitive performance in the disorder. Similarly, elevated levels of choline, the acetylcholine precursor, have been identified among patients, implicating altered ChAt activity in these individuals. We sought to investigate the potential contribution of three ChAt gene polymorphisms in schizophrenia, and uncovered evidence for significant association between one of these, rs1880676G/A, and disease susceptibility among Basque individuals (genotypewise χ2 = 20.7, P = 0.00003; allelewise χ2 = 10.1, P = 0.002). A similar trend for association with susceptibility was observed for a second SNP, rs3810950G/A, (genotypwise χ2 = 6.4, P = 0.05; allelewise χ2 = 3.75, P = 0.05). Evidence was also uncovered for a potential influence of these polymorphisms on olanzapine treatment outcome among Spanish patients (F‐statistic = 5.02, P = 0.03; F‐statistic = 6.53, P = 0.02 respectively), and on improvements in positive symptoms in the case of rs3810950 (F‐statistic = 5.3, P = 0.03) and general psychopathology in the case of rs1880676 and rs3810950 (F‐statistic = 5.24, P = 0.03; F‐statistic = 5.31, P = 0.03 respectively) during therapy. While more comprehensive studies are warranted to determine the precise contribution of ChAt mediated mechanisms in schizophrenia, our findings tentatively implicate a genetic influence of ChAt in the disorder's susceptibility and treatment. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
The opioid system in alcohol and drug dependence: Family‐based association study
Authors: Xuei Xiaoling , Flury‐Wetherill Leah , Bierut Laura , Dick Danielle , Nurnberger John , Foroud Tatiana , Edenberg Howard J 
Published: May 2007

AbstractOpioid receptors and their endogenous peptide ligands play important roles in neurotransmission and neuromodulation in response to addictive drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. In an earlier study, we reported that variation in the genes encoding the κ‐opioid receptor (OPRK1)and its peptide ligand (PDYN)were associated with the risk for alcoholism. We continued our investigation of the role of the opioid system in alcohol dependence by analyzing the genes encoding the µ‐ and δ‐opioid receptors and their peptide ligands. We analyzed 18OPRM1SNPs, 18OPRD1SNPs, 7PENKSNPs, and 7POMCSNPs in a sample of 1923 European Americans from 219 multiplex alcohol dependent families. Employing a family‐based test of association, we found no evidence that these four genes were significantly associated with alcohol dependence. We also did not find association between these genes and illicit drug dependence. Secondary analyses employing the narrower phenotype of opioid dependence (83 affected individuals) demonstrated association with SNPs inPENKandPOMC, but not inOPRM1orOPRD1. Haplotype analyses provided further support for the association ofPENKandPOMCwith opioid dependence. Therefore, our data provide no support for the idea that variations inOPRM1,OPRD1,PENKandPOMCare associated with alcohol dependence or general illicit drug dependence, but variations inPENKandPOMCappear to be associated with the narrower phenotype of opioid dependence in these families. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Alzheimer's disease: Case‐control association study of polymorphisms in ACHE, CHAT, and BCHE genes in a Sardinian sample
Authors: Piccardi Mariapaola , Congiu Donatella , Squassina Alessio , Manconi Francesca , Putzu Paolo Francesco , Mereu Rosa Maria , Chillotti Caterina , Del Zompo Maria 
Published: May 2007

AbstractAlzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by an extensive loss of cholinergic neurons, and their cortical projections, from the basal forebrain area. The resulting reduction in cholinergic activity is associated with decreased levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh), decreased activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), choline acetyltransferase (ChAT), and increased butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activity. In the present study, we investigated whether the BCHE, ACHE, and CHAT genes were associated with AD and the possibility of a synergistic effect with APOE‐ε4 in a Sardinian sample. AD patients (n = 158), exclusively of Sardinian ancestry, were recruited from the Division of Geriatrics Local Health Agency 8 and Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Neurosciences, University of Cagliari. Patients were diagnosed according to DSM‐IV, and National Institute of Neurologic and Communicative Disorders and Stroke–AD and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS–ADRDA) criteria for possible or probable AD. Cognitive screening was performed by means of Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE). Healthy controls (n = 118) of Sardinian ancestry were recruited from religious and sport associations. All patients and control subjects gave informed consent for participation in the study. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis was performed by PCR/RFLP or the TaqMan 5′ exonuclease method. Our study confirms the association between APOE ε4 allele and AD (P < 0.000). No significant differences were observed in allele and genotype frequencies of BCHE, ACHE, and CHAT between AD and controls. Haplotype analysis of ACHE SNPs did not reveal a significant association between ACHE and AD. Our results suggest that the AChE, ChAT, and BChE polymorphisms do not constitute a major genetic risk factor for susceptibility to AD in a Sardinian population. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Functional morphology of the mangabey mandibular corpus: Relationship to dental specializations and feeding behavior
Authors: Daegling David J. , McGraw W. Scott 
Published: May 2007

AbstractRecent molecular and morphological surveys suggest that mangabeys do not represent a monophyletic group. Specifically, Cercocebus is the sister taxon of Mandrillus, whereas Lophocebus forms an unresolved trichotomy with Papio and Theropithecus. The Cercocebus‐Mandrillus clade is characterized by skeletal and dental adaptations related to acquisition and processing of hard‐object foods that resist decomposition for months on the forest floor. Although species of both mangabey genera can be described as frugivorous seed predators with a strong reliance on hard‐object foods, a growing body of evidence indicates that Cercocebus (terrestrial) and Lophocebus (arboreal) mangabeys differ in the hardness of the seeds they consume and the manner in which seeds are processed. The taxa are also distinguished on the basis of dental morphology. Given the purported differences in feeding behaviors of the two mangabey genera, we consider whether there are predictable biomechanical consequences of these behaviors that are reflected in mandibular corpus dimensions. In addition, we present metric data summarizing functional aspects of mangabey mandibular corpus morphology. Mangabey genera are generally not distinguished by differences in relative corpus size, either in postcanine or symphyseal regions. Distinct symphyseal scaling patterns characterize the Papio‐Lophocebus clade and the Mandrillus‐Cercocebus clade, while the postcanine corpus scales similarly between them. The hypothesis that preferential use of the incisors vs. premolars to initially process these foods results in distinct stress environments is weakly supported, given circumstantial evidence that the relative importance of bending vs. torsion may differ between Cercocebus and Lophocebus. Am J Phys Anthropol, 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Astrocytes are a specific immunological target in Rasmussen's encephalitis
Authors: Bauer Jan , Elger Christian E. , Hans Volkmar H. , Schramm Johannes , Urbach Horst , Lassmann Hans , Bien Christian G. 
Published: May 2007

AbstractObjectiveThe current histopathological criteria of Rasmussen's encephalitis (RE) include the presence of T‐cell–dominated inflammation, microglial activation, neuronal loss, and astrocytic activation. An in vitro study, however, suggested glutamate receptor 3 (GluR3) antibody–mediated astrocytic loss. Therefore, we investigated astrocytic apoptosis and loss in situ.MethodsHistochemical, immunohistochemical, terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase–mediated biotin‐dUTP nick end labeling and in situ hybridization techniques were applied to paraffin sections of 20 RE cases, 6 healthy control subjects, and 6 paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis, 10 Ammon's horn sclerosis, and 5 focal cortical dysplasia cases.ResultsAstrocytic apoptosis and subsequent loss of these cells is a specific feature of RE. Such lesions are not found in the control groups. In RE, astrocytic apoptosis and loss was present both in cortical and in white matter areas. Astrocytes in these tissues showed major histocompatibility complex class I expression. Furthermore, granzyme‐B+ lymphocytes were found in close apposition to astrocytes bordering astrocyte‐deficient lesions. Granzyme‐B+ granules in these lymphocytes were polarized and faced the astrocytic membranes. No evidence was found for an antibody‐mediated destruction.InterpretationWe suggest a specific attack by cytotoxic T lymphocytes as a possible mechanism responsible for astrocytic degeneration in RE. The loss of astrocytes might play a role in neuronal dysfunction, seizure induction, and enhancement of neuronal cell death. Ann Neurol 2007
A new technique for preparing polyethylene/polystyrene blends with gradient structure
Authors: Ning Nan‐Ying , Zhu Yong‐Bin , Zhang Xiao‐Qing , He Zhou‐Kun , Fu Qiang 
Published: May 2007

AbstractIn this study, polyethylene (PE)/polystyrene (PS) polymeric gradient material with spatially gradient structure was prepared continuously by a new technique through coextrusion–gradient distribution–two‐dimensional mixing with conventional polymeric material processing facilities. The processing line from coextrusion, gradient distribution to two‐dimensional mixing was fulfilled by two extruders, gradient distribution unit, and two‐dimensional mixing units, respectively. The gradient distribution unit and two‐dimensional mixing units were designed separately in our group. The gradient variation of composition along the sample thickness direction was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DSC results indicated that a gradient variation of the content of PE was formed along the sample thickness direction. SEM results showed the direct evolution of morphology of each specimen along the sample thickness direction. The experimental results demonstrated that the processing method with coextrusion–gradient distribution–two‐dimensional mixing can be served as a new way to produce polymer blends with spatially gradient structure and worth to be further investigated. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007