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Death Beyond Death: Jian Spirits in Chinese Popular Belief
Authors: Volchkova Elizaveta 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This article* examines the origins and development of notions about jian spirits, beings into which, according to Chinese folk tradition, the souls of the dead transform after their demise. An analysis of the few available references to jian in Chinese literature and folklore suggests that the first mention of jian as ‘ghosts of ghosts’ appears relatively late, in the 13th century, as the result of a combination of two independent traditions: the written jian formula used in apotropaic practices from at least the Tang period (618–907), and a complex of ideas about the mortality of ghosts and their posthumous fate that took shape in the early Middle Ages, possibly under the influence of Buddhism. A detailed development of the ghosts of ghosts motif occurs as part of High Qing supernatural discourse in the works of writers Pu Songling and Yuan Mei. By the end of the 19th century notions that had been created by such literary representation were inherited by the popular belief system. The evolution of ideas about jian, which continues to the present, as far as one can judge from the supply on the market of magical paraphernalia and the material of modern supernatural web novels, provides a vivid example of how new concepts of Chinese folk religious tradition emerge and transform.
Cat Spirits in North-Western China: Worship Practices, Origin, and External Relations
Authors: Gruntov Ilya , Mazo Olga 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This paper examines the cult of cat spirits in north-western China and their veneration by the Han Chinese, Tibetans, and Monguors. These spirits are revered as family spirits and guardians of wealth and property, but possess resentful and revengeful personalities. The paper explores the origins of the cult, local worship and summoning practices, protection methods, and links with other vernacular traditions in the region. The study uses a combination of research methods, including analysis of Chinese historical sources, published modern narratives, and the authors’ own fieldwork in Mongolia. The paper employs a qualitative and comparative approach to identify invariant features of cat spirits across various local traditions and highlights the assimilation of the cult into different traditional belief systems where it is enriched with new traits. The paper sheds light on the rich and complex tapestry of beliefs and practices associated with cat spirits. The article suggests that the cult of cat spirits may have had non-Han and non-Tibetan origins, possibly connected to Proto-Mongolic tribes.
A Concern for the Invisible: Dwelling with Sensitive Horses and Vanishing Graves in Mongolia
Authors: Delaplace Gregory 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Dwelling well, for the Dörvöd herders with whom I have interacted over the years, involves getting a few things right about the invisible. On the one hand, they need to navigate spaces that are teeming with ‘things’ that not everybody can see plainly, and which are best left undisturbed. On the other hand, behaving properly towards spiritual ‘land masters’ that constitute the places through which herders circulate involves them conforming to a certain regime of marking, i.e. a geography that implicitly values discretion and disappearance. Considering two apparatuses with which the invisible is either taken care of or produced – saddled horses and gravesites –, this paper explores a concern, and a talent, that people in Mongolia exhibit for things that exist by virtue of (dis)appearing.
Reflecting with Schmemann on the Functions of Byzantine Hymnography: The Case of the 15 Antiphons during Holy Friday Matins
Authors: Lossky-Laham Olga 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Schmemann’s harsh judgement of the antiphons of Holy Friday matins invites us to consider the role of hymnography in the liturgical celebration. By analysing the historical context of the appearance of the antiphons – according to the methodology proposed by Schmemann – it is possible to consider the way in which these hymns make use of scriptural material by means of patristic intertextuality. The hymns privilege some biblical interpretations in order to encourage the believer to join in the participation in the Kingdom. This parenetic bias, however, often masks the eschatological message contained in the hymns themselves, and even degenerates into denunciatory rhetoric. It is then necessary to recontextualize the functions of hymnography to actualize it, especially by questioning its relationship to Scripture in order to refocus on the theological message.
A Sacred Cyberspace? Towards the Ontology of Virtual Worship
Authors: Seppälä Serafim 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Orthodox Church was compelled to move its worship to online platforms. What does such a shift mean in terms of liturgical theology and ontology? To what extent, and in what sense, is participation possible online? How does the virtual space function as a liturgical space? What kind of ontological and aesthetic problems are involved? Orthodox theologians have not yet developed answers to such questions. This paper approaches the problem in the light of Pseudo-Dionysian ontology, supplemented by Alexander Schmemann’s ideas, proposing that virtual worship offers a new sub-category of liturgical reality that reflects the higher forms of reality. To paraphrase the words of Pseudo-Dionysius, cyberspace constitutes a medium in which “like represents like,” though it uses formations that are “even entirely inadequate and ridiculous.”
Parenting Education for Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development
Authors: Agus Suprijanto  , Etty Kartikawati  , May Roni  , Sri Purwanti N  
Published: June 2023

Social-emotional development is a process that includes changes in individuals with other people, changes in emotions, and personality changes. One of the potentials and abilities of children that need to be developed by educators and parents is the potential social-emotional abilities of children. Harmonious interaction will facilitate the child's socialization process. So the family is the most critical institution in child development. This research uses case study research with descriptive qualitative research methods involving teachers, parents, and children, Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted at Qurrota A'yun Kindergarten, East Betung Bay. The sample was shown to parents who have early childhood and attend Qurrota A'yun Kindergarten in East Betung Bay. Then the data that has been collected is analyzed and presented in narrative form so that the desired conclusions can be drawn. The results showed that the role of family education in children's social-emotional development at Qurrota A'yun Kindergarten in Teluk Betung Timur plays a good role. This is due to the exemplary education carried out by parents/family in words, deeds, attitudes, and behavior that can help children know feelings of pleasure, sadness, anger and fear. Optimally in teaching to get along or socialize with others helps children make friends, play and work together with others.
The interpretation of platelet indices (platelet count, mean platelet volume, and platelet distribution width) as additional diagnostic tool for neonatal sepsis
Authors: Gautam Vivek Kumar , Verma Manisha , Singh Abhishek , Agarwal Archana , Verma Anupama 
Published: June 2023

Objective:
This study aims to determine whether platelet indices (PI) (platelet count, mean platelet volume [MPV], and platelet distribution width [PDW]) are an additional diagnostic tool for neonatal sepsis (NS).

Materials and Methods:
This observational and cross-sectional study was done between April 2020 and April 2021 at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Neonates with sepsis-like apnea, abdominal distension, refusal of feed, increased pre-feed aspirates, tachycardia, hypothermia, chest retractions, lethargy, and grunting; neonates with sepsis screen positive and/or culture positive; and neonates born to mothers with sepsis risk factors were included in the study. After proper aseptic condition, the venous blood sample was collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) vial and sent to the pathology laboratory for further analysis of complete blood count (CBC) absolute neutrophil count (ANC), total leukocyte count (TLC), C-reactive protein, platelet frequency, MPV, and PDW. The data were analyzed using SPSS v26.0.

Results:
A total of 60 babies were enrolled, of which 30 neonates with sepsis were categorized as group “cases” (n = 30), and those (n = 30) neonates without sepsis were classified as group “controls.” Platelet count (low), MPV, and PDW (high) were found to be significant predictors of NS (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
This study reports that the frequently employed PI (MPV, platelet count, and PDW) are significant predictors of the incidence of NS in NICU settings. There was no significant change in PI in prematurity and low birth weight neonates. These platelet indicators may be used as markers to detect the incidence of NS in low-resource settings.
Rare cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome after COVID-19 vaccination, Germany, December 2020 to August 2021
Authors: Lehmann Helmar C , Oberle Doris , Keller-Stanislawski Brigitte , Rieck Thorsten , Streit Renz 
Published: June 2023

Background
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been associated with vaccination against COVID-19.

Aim
We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and analyse excess GBS cases following administration of different COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in Germany versus the expected numbers estimated from pre-pandemic background incidence rates.

Methods
We analysed safety surveillance data reported to the German national competent authority between 27 December 2020 and 31 August 2021. GBS cases were validated according to Brighton Collaboration (BC) criteria. We conducted observed vs expected (OvE) analyses on cases fulfilling BC criteria levels 1 to 4 for all four European Medicines Agency-approved COVID-19 vaccines and for influenza vaccines.

Results
A total of 214 GBS cases after COVID-19 vaccination had been reported, of whom 156 were eligible for further analysis. Standardised morbidity ratio estimates 3–42 days after vaccination were 0.34 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.25–0.44) for Comirnaty, 0.38 (95% CI: 0.15–0.79) for Spikevax, 3.10 (95% CI: 2.44–3.88) for Vaxzevria, 4.16 (95% CI: 2.64–6.24) for COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen and 0.60 (95% CI: 0.35–0.94) for influenza vaccines. Bilateral facial paresis was reported in 19.7% and 26.1% of the 156 GBS cases following vaccination with Vaxzevria and COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, respectively, and only in 6% of cases exposed to Comirnaty.

Conclusion
Three and four times more GBS cases than expected were reported after vaccination with Vaxzevria and COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, respectively, therefore GBS might be an adverse event of vector-based vaccines. Bifacial paresis was more common in cases with GBS following vaccination with vector-based than mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Unveiling the Power of ESG: How it Shapes Brand Image and Fuels Purchase Intentions - An Empirical Exploration
Authors: Puriwat Wilert , Tripopsakul Suchart 
Published: June 2023

Nowadays, with a widespread increase in awareness of environmental concerns, the ESG concept has been acknowledged as one of the most vital strategic movements for firms. This paper explores the effect of ESG activities on brand image and customers’ purchase intentions. The moderating effects of a range of sociological factors are also investigated. Based on 168 samples of Thai participants, survey research with an online questionnaire tool was employed to collect the data with structural equation modelling (SEM) to test hypotheses and verify the conceptual framework of this study. The results showed that all environmental, social, and governance activities significantly affect brand image and customers’ purchase intentions. For brand image as a consequence of ESG activities, social activities (b = 0.511) play the strongest role, followed by environmental (b = 0.482) and governance (b = 0.434) activities. On the other hand, environmental activities (b = 0.420) of the ESG concept strongly influence customers' purchase intentions, followed by social (b = 0.395) and governance activities (b = 0.309). Additionally, the moderation analysis found that the effects of ESG activities on brand image and purchase intentions vary depending on gender, age, and education level. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the ESG concept for both academics and practitioners. This paper offers implications and recommendations for further research based on the outcomes. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2022-03-04-07 Full Text: PDF
Punching Shear Characterization of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs
Authors: Mohammed Abbas H. , Mubarak Huda M. , Hussein Ali K. , Abulghafour Taymour Z. , Nassani Dia Eddin 
Published: June 2023

Punching shear failure in thin slabs under concentrated loads can cause shear stresses near columns. The use of steel fiber is a practical way to improve a slab-column connection's punching strength and deformation capacity. In this study, the capacity and behavior of steel fiber-reinforced concrete flat slabs are examined under punching shear force. Ten small-scale flat slabs were tested, eight of which had steel fiber and two without. Two parameters are studied in this paper, which are the fiber volume ratio (from 0% to 2%) and the stub column load shape (circle and square). The test results include the concrete compressive strength, crack patterns, punching shear, and load-defection behavior of the slabs. Based on the experimental results, it was found that the punching shear capacity of slabs with steel fiber (S5) increased by 21.8% compared to slabs without steel fiber (S1), and the slabs with steel fiber had more ductility compared to the slabs without fiber. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2022-03-04-08 Full Text: PDF
HEALTH CLAIM INSURANCE PREDICTION USING SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE WITH PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION
Authors: Anam Syaiful , Putra M. Rafael Andika , Fitriah Zuraidah , Yanti Indah , Hidayat Noor , Mahanani Dwi Mifta 
Published: June 2023

The number of claims plays an important role the profit achievement of health insurance companies. Prediction of the number of claims could give the signiﬁcant implications in the profit margins generated by the health insurance company. Therefore, the prediction of claim submission by insurance users in that year needs to be done by insurance companies. Machine learning methods promise the great solution for claim prediction of the health insurance users. There are several machine learning methods that can be used for claim prediction, such as the Naïve Bayes method, Decision Tree (DT), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM). The previous studies show that the SVM has some advantages over the other methods. However, the performance of the SVM is determined by some parameters. Parameter selection of SVM is normally done by trial and error so that the performance is less than optimal. Some optimization algorithms based heuristic optimization can be used to determine the best parameter values of SVM, for example Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). They are able to search the global optimum, easy to be implemented. The derivatives aren’t needed in its computation. Several researches show that PSO give the better solutions if it is compared with GA. All particles in the PSO are able to find the solution near global optimal. For these reasons, this article proposes the health claim insurance prediction using SVM with PSO. The experimental results show that the SVM with PSO gives the great performance in the health claim insurance prediction and it has been proven that the SVM with PSO give better performance than the SVM standard.
Literature Review: Multiparadigm Accounting Research
Authors: Rantung Danny Ivan , Oroh Nouke Sysca , Prayanthi Ika 
Published: June 2023

The objective of this paper is to explore all related literature with multiparadigm accounting research approaches. The literature search strategy begins by looking at literature from sources in the forms of books or sources originating from several databases or search engines including open knowledge maps, google scholar, and z-library. The keywords used for the search are “accounting: science with various paradigms, multiparadigm accounting research, accounting paradigm and paradigm accounting”. From the results of searching and reviewing the literature, including books, journal articles and other electronic sources, various kinds of multiparadigm accounting research were obtained. By knowing the benefits of each of the paradigm viewpoints that have been described, it is good if we take a mixed paradigm approach in accounting research so that research results are of higher quality because they are not only based on one paradigm. Even though in one research using one accounting paradigm, those of us who strongly believe in a certain paradigm still have an open mind towards other paradigms thus enriching our views so that in studying accounting all paradigms are believed to complement one another. This research will greatly contribute to academics in viewing accounting from various perspectives. This literature review classifies multiparadigm accounting research based on more specific groups.
Turkey, the Karabakh Conflict and the Legacy of the Eastern Question
Authors: Yemelianova Galina M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The article addresses the discursive, political and geopolitical evolution of the so-called Eastern Question by focusing on its Armenian dimension from the nineteenth century until the present. It examines major stages of the Question’s historical reconfiguration in terms of its key protagonists, beneficiaries and the ramifications for modern Turkey’s relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan. It contends that the legacy of the Eastern Question has continued to shape Turkey’s policy in the Caucasus in general and its positioning towards the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Karabakh, in particular.
Reviews
Authors: Knowles Richard Paul 
Published: June 2023

“Survivors of the Ice Age” Festival The review section of this issue is devoted to accounts of most of the productions mounted at the “Survivors of the Ice Age” festival, written by participants at the symposium. With the exception of primus Theatre’s Far Away Home, which participants at “Survivors” attended in the company of local school children, the performances at the festival were open to the public. They also formed the spine, however, of the symposium, the focus of conversation every day in sessions about the last evening’s performance, the bases of mutual trust and understanding among participants whose work was on the line, and on at least one occasion—the discussion of Grinning Dragon Theatre’s The Compleat Works of Love (not reviewed here)—the source of some contention. For me, one of the great strengths of “Survivors of Ice Age” was the opportunity to discuss seriously, not only productions that we had all seen, but performances of those productions that we had seen together. I hope some of the flavour of those discussions is captured in the following pages
Axial Injection Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings
Authors: Tang Z. , Masindo G. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This paper examines thermal barrier coating (TBC) structures, including traditional porous TBCs, dense vertically cracked TBCs, and columnar TBCs, produced by a high-power plasma torch with axial injection of feedstock. It is shown that suspension plasma sprayed columnar TBCs have properties similar to TBCs produced by electron-beam physical vapor deposition and may thus be considered a viable alternative.
Detrimental Effects of the HVOF Process on CoNiCrAlY
Authors: Thoma M. , Scrivani A. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
MCrAlY coatings deposited by LPPS or HVOF spraying are widely used on turbine blades and vanes to mitigate the effects of oxidation and corrosion. The service life of a MCrAlY layer is dependent on the loss of aluminum, which is consumed by oxidation on the surface and by diffusion into the substrate. After long term heat treatments in air, LPPS and HVOF CoNiCrAlY coatings on IN738 and Hastelloy X substrates were examined and their interdiffusion and Al depletion layers were characterized based on the distribution of phase constituents, the amount of residual Al content, and average layer thickness. The results of the study show that differences in coating behavior with respect to Al consumption are mainly due to the oxidation of yttrium in the CoNiCrAlY powder during HVOF spraying.
A Case Study of the Potential of Wire Arc Spraying as a Cost Effective Alternative to Established Weld Overlay Processes
Authors: Nielsen P. T. , Jensen C. , Jensen C. , Bräsel P. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This work evaluates the potential of using twin wire arc (TWA) spraying as an alternative to metal active gas (MAG) overlay welding in the production of agricultural equipment. Corthal 65, a flux-cored wire electrode, was applied to different types of steel using each method. Some of the samples were tested in a lab and some were evaluated under actual use in the form of plow tips and harrow teeth. SEM and EDX analysis revealed the presence of Cr, Nb, and W carbides and Al-rich oxides in the hardfacing layer. Field-tested samples were assessed based on porosity and hardness, providing a measure of abrasive wear and impact resistance. The TWA-sprayed coatings performed as well as the MAG overlay welds, but their potential to improve productivity and reduce costs make them the more appealing option.
Numerical Modelling of Arc Dynamics in a Conventional DC Plasma Spray Torch
Authors: Alaya M. , Chazelas C. , Mariaux G. , Vardelle A. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This paper describes the development of a numerical model and explains how it is used to investigate arc-cathode interactions in a plasma arc torch. The model is based on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) theory and couples Navier-Stokes equations for a nonisothermal fluid with Maxwell’s equations for electromagnetic fields. The equations account for the internal geometry of the torch as well as arc current and gas type and flow rate. They are solved using CFD code and relevant boundary conditions and are shown to provide insight on arc dynamics and the effect of cathode shape on arc behavior.
Laser Texturing Surface Pre-Treatment Before PTWA Process Applied to Car Engine Cylinder Bores
Authors: Costil S. , Darut G. , Mahfoud A. , Lamraoui A. , Bordes J. M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This study evaluates the effect of laser texturing on the bonding strength of cylinder bore coatings deposited by plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) spraying. Experiments were carried out on an AlSi9Cu3 engine block sectioned along a plane through the length of the bores. Cylinder surfaces were laser textured on one side and degreased and grit blasted on the other. Laser power, beam angle, and pulse count were varied to determine their effect on hole morphology and coating adhesion. After surface treatment, the engine block sections were rejoined and the cylinder bores were PTWA sprayed with high carbon steel. Coating samples were examined by SEM and cross-sectional analysis and adhesion tests were conducted. The bonding strength of the coatings on the laser textured portion of the cylinder bore was significantly higher than that of the coatings on grit-blasted surfaces and is shown to vary with laser power, beam angle, and total pulses or impacts per hole.