Aesthetic Quality Research Articles

Clinical Applications of Sunscreens and Formulation Advancements.

Sunscreens cover the big market ratio in terms of cosmetic applications, but the therapeutic necessity of sunscreen still needs to be uncovered in the clinical context. Clinically, sunscreens are being employed more often nowadays as a result of the rising consequences of skin malignancies and the photodamaging effects of UV radiation. Sunscreens are essential to prevent aging by shielding the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Over the recent decades, there has been a significant evolution in the usage of sunscreens as photo protectants. The demand for sunscreen formulations will inevitably rise as more people become aware of the protection that sunscreens provide against tanning, photoaging, non-melanoma skin cancers, premalignant skin lesions, and skin melanomas. The novel contemporary formulation techniques are also beneficial in enhancing the product's aesthetic look and quality. Recently, regulatory agencies have also started paying attention to the regulation of the clinical application, efficacy, and safety parameters related to sunscreen. This review underlines the pathophysiological response of UV exposure with the therapeutic applications of sunscreen in various dermatological conditions and the recent formulation advancements in the development of sunscreen.

Política, miedo y persuasión: análisis de anuncios institucionales en tiempos de pandemia

This research examines institutional advertisements disseminated during the COVID-19 pandemic for the purpose of obtaining and analysing the main features of the spots, which were combined in order to créate a symbology of fear. A mixed approach involving content and discourse analysis has been used, in which a total of 19 advertisements were selected and decoded based on their metadata, explicit content or formal features, framing, and advertising objectives. More than half of the spots use fear as a persuasive factor, and concern is instilled by incorporating common features of aesthetics and symbolism in terms of form, content, and expressive resources. This study clearly demonstrates that due to the absence of other frameworks, fear was used as the preferred emotion for engaging in political persuasion during the pandemic, and that a climate of fear was created by using combined features aimed at spreading thanatophobia, or the fear of disease.

Comparative Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Stability Between Single-Shade Composite and Multi-Shade Composite: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction Composite resin materials are a popular choice for direct tooth-colored restorative purposes due to their excellent aesthetic qualities and versatility. The key determinants that impact the visual aspect of the restoration are gloss, surface roughness, and color stability. Research indicates that there is a direct correlation between the level of roughness on a composite resin surface and the likelihood of discoloration. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the surface roughness and color stability of a single-shade and multi-shade composite resin after subjecting it to toothbrush simulation and immersion in coffee and an aerated drink. Materials and methods Ten single-shade composite resinsand 10 multi-shade composite resins were packed into a Teflon mold and light cured. Pre-operative surface roughness values were evaluated using a surface profilometer. Toothbrush abrasion was simulated using a toothbrushing simulator. All these resin molds were then evaluated for initial color using a spectrophotometer machine (Konica Minolta, Japan). Five resin molds were then immersed in a beaker containing coffee for seven days and five resin molds were immersed into a beaker containing an aerated drink for seven days. Following this, the resin molds were re-evaluated for color stability using a spectrophotometer machine. Results The results of this study show that single-shade composite showed increased discoloration when compared with multi-shade composite resin. Also, there is a statistical difference between the single-shade composite and multi-shade composite when it comes to surface roughness and discoloration. Conclusion With the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that single-shade composite resins have more discoloration potential in beverages than multi-shade composite resins.

Evaluating human perception of building exteriors using street view imagery

Building appearances profoundly shape the urban visual landscape, influencing city images and the quality of urban life. Traditional methods for evaluating the perceptual and aesthetic qualities of building facades are often limited in scope. Despite recent studies that have sought to understand human perception of urban streetscapes, our grasp of how individuals perceive building exteriors on a broader scale and the subsequent impact on holistic street experiences, remains largely unexplored. In this study, we integrate a traditional survey-based evaluation framework with machine learning techniques to analyse human perception of over 250,000 building images from Singapore, San Francisco, and Amsterdam. Specifically, deep learning models trained on crowdsourced ratings of 1200 building images across six perceptual attributes — complex, original, ordered, pleasing, boring, and style — achieve over 72% accuracy. This novel approach enables adaptive and comparative analyses of building appearances across regions, revealing spatial patterns in the perception of architectural exteriors and their relationships with functions, age, and location. Moreover, by applying propensity score matching to match images based on their features, we mark one of the first efforts to investigate the perceptual impacts of buildings on streetscape perceptions. The results show that streetscapes with higher levels of complex, pleasing, and historical ambience from buildings elicit more positive perceptions, whereas modern and monotonous exteriors often evoke holistic feelings of being “boring” and “depressing”. These findings offer architects and city planners valuable insights into public sentiment towards city-level building exteriors and their influence on urban identity and perception.

Estrategias y directrices para la configuración estética del QR en publicidad

QR codes are sometimes used as a vital component of digital marketing strategies that seek to attract consumers' attention by converting their dull, black-and-white, checkered appearance into attractive designs. However, as changes to their visual appearance can lead to scanning failures, an understanding of the technical requirements and limitations of this technology is essential in order to develop a viable creative strategy. To this end, a semi-systematic review of the literature was carried out for the purpose of gathering information on possible strategies for enhancing QR codes without compromising their functionality, and to provide guidelines for manually customising these codes in a way that is effective. The aim of this paper is to reveal the amount of research that has focused on the relationship between the aesthetic characteristics of QR codes and their advertising effectiveness. The main findings include a scarcity of scientific analysis regarding this issue, yet multiple opportunities for the artistic modification of QR codes due to recent advances in generative artificial intelligence.

تحليل أسلوبي تقابلي للثقافات في النشيدين الوطنيين البريطاني والمصري

The study explores cross culturally the aesthetic stylistic features and values in two famous English and Arabic national anthems, namely the British and the Egyptian national anthems which represent two distinct ruling systems i.e. royal and republican ruling systems. The quali-quanti analytical framework involves (Verdonk, 2002), as a tool for stylistic analysis, as well as (Risager, 2005) conception of languaculture. The former provides tools such as the lexico-grammatical and intertextual sources central to stylistic analysis while the latter relates to how language is a socio-culturally bound concept. Assuming that the two anthems exhibit various interesting features, the study found that there are interesting differences and similarities between the two anthems especially with respect to the cultural resonance and poetic images, the issue which projects how to famous nations reflect their pride i.e. in the British national anthem, the concepts of monarchy, social structure and reverence for the monarchy is emphasized, whereas in the Egyptian national anthem, Egypt's, glory, resilience, cultural heritage as well as aspirations for a better future are strongly highlighted.

Research article Interaction Between Public Art Sculpture and Urban Environment and Aesthetic Enhancement Effect Based on Deep Learning Model Evaluation

The created public art sculpture is a material form that expresses the public spirit of the city. This paper proposes a deep model capable of enhancing the aesthetic quality of public art sculptures. The model uses the inverse mapping network of the augmented network to weaken the restriction of paired data sets required for training, and at the same time designs an effective loss function, that is, constructs the color and texture losses that are actively learned in training through generative adversarial rules, and enhances generative sculpture. The total variational loss of smoothness that improves the aesthetic quality of the sculpture to some extent. On this basis, this paper improves the design idea of content consistency loss. Experiments on the interaction between public art sculptures and the urban environment and the enhancement of aesthetics.

PASSIVE DESIGNS AND THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF THE TEMPLES IN THE WARM-HUMID CLIMATIC ZONE OF SOUTH INDIA

Religious beliefs, traditional wisdoms, rituals, and cultural practices all play an important part in environmental and biodiversity protection. Conservation of environment and natural resources has long been an element of cultural ethics that can be observed in the vernacular architecture of India, practiced in different parts of the country. The Indian Temple architecture is a manifestation of these socio-cultural-environmental values which are conceptualized and constructed in unique ways integrating passive features which keeps on educating and inspiring generations after generations. These timeless Temples through their passive architectural elements and harmonic aesthetic qualities enable the societies to perceive themselves as part of a spiritual network and to connects them to their biophysical surroundings. Hence, the present research explores the passive architectural features and thermal performance of the naturally ventilated south Indian Temples, located in warm and humid climate zone, and how these passive features can be implemented in the present day’s buildings to achieve thermal comfort. The research deploys a qualitative descriptive comparative analysis method. It delves into case studies of two Temples located in Kerala, having warm-humid climate, to investigate the passive architectural features and thermal performance. Data collection is done through field visits to these two Temples: Iringole Kaavu Bhagavathy Temple (old) and Thottuva Temple (new). Measurements of environmental parameters are also collected during field-surveys. The study concludes that the adaptation of passive architectural features, in response to the local climatic conditions, are paramount and beneficial to improve the thermal performance of the structures and thermal comfort of the users. Hence, it is argued that the passive climate-responsive architectural features of the south Indian Temples, suitable to the local geoclimatic and cultural conditions, need to be continued to follow in the present and future generation of buildings.

An Innovative Approach in Gastronomy: Ultrasound Technology

Ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves, induces significant physical and chemical changes in food products, making it a valuable tool for various applications. It enhances food safety, quality, and preparation efficiency by improving mass transfer, disrupting cellular structures, and accelerating chemical reactions. This review aims to explore the integration of ultrasound technology into gastronomy, emphasizing its potential impact on modern culinary practices. Firstly, ultrasound effectively reduces microbial loads and chemical residues on food surfaces, enhancing food safety. Secondly, in food processing applications, ultrasound accelerates marination processes and improves meat tenderness, with ultrasonic cutting providing precision in processing foods. Thirdly, ultrasound improves the stability of emulsions and the consistency of homogenized products. This technology's ability to create stable foams, accelerate gel formation, and extract aromatic compounds paves the way for new gastronomic discoveries. Additionally, in the realm of diagnostic and quality control, ultrasound enables rapid and non-invasive quality assessments. The primary focus areas of this review include the applications of ultrasound in decontamination, marination, tenderization, cutting, diagnostic analysis, homogenization, emulsification, dehydration, rehydration, and molecular gastronomy. This study demonstrates that ultrasound technology not only enhances the sensory and aesthetic qualities of food but also supports innovative culinary techniques in molecular gastronomy. Based on a comprehensive literature search and professional experiences, this review concludes that the integration of ultrasound in gastronomy has the potential to significantly enhance food preparation methods, contributing to more efficient, creative, and high-quality culinary experiences.

Reception of Work of Afanasy Fet in China

The article examines the issue of the appeal of Chinese translators and researchers to the works of Afanasy Fet. The theme of the reception of the works of Russian classics does not lose its relevance in the context of intercultural communication. The material for the study consisted of Fet’s poems translated into Chinese, which were included in collections of Russian poetry or published in China as separate books, as well as studies by literary scholars and translators. The history of the reception of Fet’s works in China is presented. Two periods have been identified during which the study of the Russian poet’s work was carried out differently. It is noted that in the first half of the 20th century, Fet’s lyrics were translated and studied to a lesser extent because, from the perspective of the Chinese reader and specialist, they were considered to lack social significance, which was particularly important during that period of China’s development. However, from the late 1970s, the reception of Fet’s works began to develop. It is shown that during this period, the focus of translators and literary scholars shifted towards studying the artistic features of Fet’s poetry. Chinese researchers highlight the musicality, impressionism, and aesthetic qualities of the poetry of this Russian classic.

Symbolism and Aesthetics: Analyzing Mughal Motifs in Art and Architecture

Spanning from 16th to 18th of imperial rule in the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire is an indelible mark on artistic expression through its meticulous cultivation of motifs in various mediums, including art, architecture, manuscript illumination, textiles and decorative arts. This paper examined the symbolism reflected in the Mughal art and architecture. Through a multidisciplinary approach drawing from art history, cultural studies and material culture analysis, this study examined the diverse typologies of Mughal motifs, which included the study of flora and fauna imagery on Mughal monuments, illustrated manuscripts, textile and costumes. By analyzing their aesthetic qualities, symbolic meanings attributed to floral motifs and historical contexts, this research seeks to unravel the complex layers of cultural synthesis and exchange that characterize Mughal art. Through a comprehensive exploration of primary sources, scholarly literature and visual analysis, this paper examined the motifs in shaping the artistic identities, cultural narratives and aesthetic sensibilities in the Mughal Empire and beyond.

The Aesthetic Characteristics of Emotional Abuse in The Japanese Movie “0.5mm”

The Aesthetic Characteristics of Emotional Abuse in The Japanese Movie “0.5mm”

The Impact of Pop Music on Teenagers' Music Aesthetics under Short Video

Popular music, also known as "popular music", has developed rapidly in China in recent years and is deeply loved by the public. With the popularity of smart phones and the development of the Internet, short video software has gradually emerged. The platform represented by Tiktok has brought a new path to the development of popular music. A batch of popular music that is popular with short videos has set off a boom in all age groups. Teenagers account for the largest proportion of Internet users. This paper briefly discusses the impact of short videos on teenagers and popular music, analyzes the aesthetic characteristics of teenagers' music, and takes Tiktok "Subject 3" as an example, the characteristics of popular music under the background of short videos and its positive aesthetic impact on teenagers, and provides reference and suggestions for cultivating teenagers' aesthetic appreciation of music.

Computational assessment of the aesthetic quality of map colors

AbstractCrafting beautiful map colors is challenging for not only experts but also novices, suggesting the need for an aesthetic quality assessment of map colors for the effective design of maps and visualizations. To fill this gap, we present a computational method to assess the aesthetic quality of map colors. First, we couple the idea of computational aesthetics with map aesthetic principles and identify four and two basic types of aesthetic features in terms of order and complexity, respectively. Then, we collect 2000 map samples and derive 149 aesthetic metrics by instantiating the above aesthetic features while considering the spatial weights and figure–ground organization of the map samples. We also recruit participants (N = 438) to rate the aesthetic quality of the map colors. Finally, we train an aesthetic predictor by fitting those aesthetic metrics with user ratings. The experimental results show that the proposed method can assess aesthetic quality of map colors with high accuracy (R2 = 0.73 on the training set and R2 = 0.65 on the validation set). We also explore the dominant aesthetic metrics that positively and negatively influence aesthetic appreciation, as well as those metrics that have no significant influence. This work offers a portable and flexible aesthetic quality assessment approach for map colors and can be further improved by considering complex symbols, spatial structures, and color–semantic and color–emotion associations.

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Wound-healing Properties of the Methanolic Extracts from Hedera helix Fruits and Leaves

Common Ivy (Hedera helix L.) is an ornamental plant that is known for its aesthetic qualities and ability to provide natural greenery. It is also associated with potential health benefits. When evaluating the phytochemical constituents of H. helix methanolic extracts, the fruit extract had the highest levels of total phenolic compounds (TPC) at 100 GAE mg/g extract, compared to 89.47 GAE mg/g in the leaves extract. In contrast, total flavonoid compounds and total tannin were higher in leaves extracts, 37.14 TE mg/g extract and 24.79 GAE mg/g extract respectively. fruit extracts showed the greatest level of antioxidant properties in the FRAP test 75.5 and 62.35 AscE mg/g extract also in DPPH tests, the IC50 were 3.49 and 8.79 mg/ml for fruit and leaves respectively, demonstrating their potent capacity to neutralize free radicals and high reducing power. However, when evaluated by the ABTS method, the leaves extracts indicated the strongest antioxidant activity, suggesting their potent capacity to neutralize free radicals, the IC50 were 4.54 and 8.69 mg/ml for fruit and leaves respectively, the extracts' inhibitory effects on albumin denaturation were also assessed. The findings demonstrated the potential of the extracts as anti-inflammatory, with the leaf extract having the lowest IC50 values in these tests 75.26± 3.87 µg/ml and 115.62± 56.47 µg/ml, for ripe fruit extract. Furthermore, the lowest contraction value was 81.12% for pure ointment alone, followed by drug ointment and fruit ointment at 86.43 %and 90.21%, respectively, and the extract had the highest contraction rate at 95.82%, which demonstrated the strongest wound healing activity.

Influence of the Rater's Gender on Assessing Facial Beauty in Adult Patients With Vertical and Horizontal Growth Patterns.

Background The evaluation of attractiveness varies from one civilization, culture, and environment to another and between individuals. Gender can also play a role in determining the standards of attractiveness. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the rater's gender on the assessment of adult facial attractiveness with a vertical and horizontal growth pattern in patients with skeletal Class I malocclusion. Methodology The study sample comprised extraoral photos taken before the treatment of 120 patients (30 males and 30 females in each group) with skeletal Class I malocclusion and vertical and horizontal growth patterns according to the Bjork sum aged between 18 and 25 years. A panel of 30 laypersons (aged 19-25 years with an average age of 23 ± 0.53 years), including raters from both genders, were selected equally using a disproportionate stratified sampling method through a computer-generated list. The raters used the visual analog scale (VAS) to provide a score for each photograph's aesthetic quality. The most attractive group, which received the greatest aesthetic score, and the least attractive group, which received the lowest aesthetic score, were the two groups formed based on each photograph's mean aesthetic scores. Overall, 13 patients were chosen for each group. Subsequently, the average assessment score for every patient photo set was determined. Independent-sample t-tests were employed to ascertain if the raters' gender made a statistically significant difference in assessing patients with vertical and horizontal growth patterns. Results There were statistically significant differences between the gender of raters in evaluating female patients with vertical growth patterns (p < 0.001), where the average rating of the female raters was significantly greater than that of the male raters in evaluating female patients. In addition, there were statistically significant differences between the gender of raters in evaluating female patients with horizontal growth patterns (p = 0.009), where the average rating of the male raters was significantly greater than that of the female raters in evaluating female patients. Conclusions There is a limited effect of the rater's gender in evaluating facial aesthetics. However, the facial features of female patients with long faces are preferred by females more than males, and males are more critical in evaluating these patients. On the other hand, males favor the facial features of female patients with short faces more than females, and females are more critical in evaluating these patients. These results suggest considering patients' personal characteristics with vertical and horizontal growth patterns during diagnosis and treatment planning.

Use of Drone in Indonesian Sound Art within the context of ‘Lawing’ put forward by Anugerah

Nursalim Yadi Anugerah is an Indonesian modern contemporary artist who use drones of Kledik- an instrument from Kalimantan. Nursalim has engaged in addressing socio-environmental concerns through an interdisciplinary approach. His unique approach towards Drone and sound art makes him an appropriate choice for this research. The research gives us an insight into the thinking process of Nursalim Yadi Anugerah and understand his unique approach towards creativity in sound art. The primary objective of this research is to inquire into the intersectionality between sound art and drone sounds. The research delves into the Aesthetic and Expressive Quality of drone through Lawing, Cultural context of drone sounds of kledik, Innovation with the drone through Lawing, Intersectionality of Sound Art and Technology and Community Engagement and collaboration by Anugerah. The research methodology adopted for this study is Descriptive Qualitative Analysis, with a focus on investigating how the auditory elements of lawing can influence perspectives and experiences, employing a qualitative research approach. The result of this research is a descriptive analysis of the interviews and observation of the performance by Nursalim Yadi Anugerah. The interviews were conducted in two phases. During the first phase, questions were asked based on the observations made during the performance. During the second phase, more general questions were asked while discussing the main objectives of this research. The study of lawing serves as an example showcasing the pertinence and innovation of sound art in addressing the social and environmental issues specific to Kalimantan. The incorporation of technology in these artworks emerges as a central driver of creativity and novelty. Ambisonic sound systems and specialized microphones have been purpose-designed to craft such artworks, creating a distinctive experiential dimension for the audience. Nursalim used an air compressor for his performance, which is a¬n innovative way of approaching wind instrument like Kledik, which is an ethnic instrument from Kalimantan. Indonesian artists have been actively establishing themselves in the realm of sound art, fusing their philosophical and cultural underpinnings with contemporary technology.

Curiosity Opens Relationships of the World and with Others: Narratives from Doing Teaching and Learning Through Curiosity

What potentials does curiosity bear for education? Some characterizations portray curiosity as self-motivated search for answers, a drive conformable with conventional education’s imperative for correct answers. For participants in this study, curiosity engages them with their relationships to the world. This article examines curiosity from along my developing in learning and teaching. While school settings limited or excluded curiosity, both for me as a student and as a teacher, it relates how I encountered the value of curiosity in examples of my father, mentors, and other experiences. Beginning with a gradual and uncertain process, I transitioned from being an educator bound by conventional expectations, to a teacher-researcher creating environments where learners’ expressions and acts of curiosity constitute the educational work that I actively support and seek to extend. Curiosity in the classroom generates trajectories and engagements that differ from conventional instruction. This article demonstrates and researches the educational work of curiosity, through contextual narratives from my teaching as a beginner at accommodating students’ curiosity, and from my recent teaching, where students and I more fully commit to the relational and educational possibilities of encouraging curiosity. In facilitating these experiences, I apply the research pedagogy of Eleanor Duckworth, ‘critical exploration in the classroom’. In narratives from my teaching, curiosity propels exploring relationships among: floating and sinking; trees, leaves and acorns; dye in water; maple sap sweetness; bubbles in water; and permutations of objects. Provocations from historical works include: Leonardo’s drawings; Hooke’s and Ramón y Cajal’s microscopy; Keats’ “negative capability”; Dewey’s reflections on interdependency among children and adults; and children’s creations in Reggio Emilia preschools. As experience builds through curiosity, relations deepen in ways simultaneously unadulterated—exploring unconstrained—and unchildlike—sustaining commitment. Participants characterize our process as having “No End Goal” imposed from outside themselves, unlike formal instruction that suppresses personal curiosity in favor of pre-ordained goals. The natural world, opened by curiosity, embodies ever-emerging relationships that accommodate concurrent widening and deepening of learners’ involvement and realizations. Learning experiences happening through relationships are infused with emotion, aesthetic qualities, and social connections and concerns.

KELIMPAHAN MAKRO DEBRIS DI EKOSISTEM MANGROVE MUARA TUKAD MATI, BALI

Macro debris refers to waste materials ranging in size from 2.5 cm to 1 m, commonly found both on the water's surface and on the seabed. The accumulation of such large debris in coastal and marine environments can lead to various consequences, including disturbances to ecosystem stability and threats to the survival of organisms. Additionally, it diminishes the aesthetic quality of the environment. Among the ecosystems most susceptible to becoming repositories for this waste is the mangrove ecosystem. This study aims to quantify the amount, types, and abundance of macro debris scattered in the Tukad Mati Estuary Mangrove Area, Badung Regency, Bali. The research methodology involved several steps, starting with the selection of research stations. Transects measuring 5 x 5 meters were established. Within these designated areas, samples of macro debris were collected and categorized according to their composition, including materials such as plastic, fabric, glass, metal, and rubber. The results revealed that the total mass of macro debris collected in the Tukad Mati Estuary area amounted to 42,630 grams. The types of macro debris found in the Tukad Mati Estuary mangrove ecosystem consist of plastic, fabric, glass, metal, and rubber. Based on their quantity, the composition of macro debris is dominated by plastic at 87.02%, followed by fabric at 4.24%, rubber at 4.17%, glass at 2.67%, and metal being the least at 1.89%. Based on their weight, the composition of macro debris is highest for plastic at 32.33%, followed by rubber at 27.29%, fabric at 20.23%, glass at 14.36%, and metal being the lowest at 5.78%. The abundance of macro debris in the Tukad Mati Estuary mangrove ecosystem ranges from 0.85 items/m² to 10.68 items/m². Keywords: Marine Debris; Pollution; Tukad Mati Estuary; Mangrove

Exploring the Dual Potential of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in the Esthetic Reproduction and Sustainable Innovative Design of Ming-Style Furniture

The present research aims to explore the dual potential of artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) technology in the esthetic reproduction of Ming-style furniture and its innovative design while promoting sustainable practices and cultural heritage preservation. For this purpose, a combination of methodologies integrating the principles of grounded theory, empirical research, sustainable design, and design practice and evaluation techniques is employed. The results are as follows: First, the three-level coding method in grounded theory is used to construct a multi-dimensional esthetic feature library of Ming-style furniture, including 6 esthetic feature dimensions and 102 groups of esthetic elements. Second, a set of databases specifically for Ming-style furniture is developed based on the Midjourney platform. The AIGC exclusive toolkit for furniture (MFMP) contains a language package of 61 keywords and a basic formula for Ming-style furniture design. The MFMP toolkit accurately reproduces Ming-style furniture esthetics through empirical validation. Finally, combined with sustainable design principles, a new path is explored in order to utilize the MFMP toolkit for the sustainable and innovative design of new Chinese-style furniture. The research results demonstrate that AIGC enhances traditional and modern furniture design, offering tools for industry growth in a sustainable way and preserving cultural heritage.