Practical Element Research Articles

Traditional Elements and Artistic Changes that Occur in the Music of the "Estudiantina Puneña" In Postmodernism in Puno, Peru: Studies on Behavior Change Towards Sustainability and Its Influence on the SDGS

Objective: The purpose of this research work is to analyze the changes in the musical structure in relation to the traditional elements of the Estudiantentina Puna in times of postmodernity as a practical theoretical element for the improvement of musical education, contributing to studies on the behavioral change towards sustainability and its influence on the SDGs. Theoretical Framework: The processes that have taken place over time, the defined categories of inquiry were described in an analytical manner. Method: Methodologically, the research corresponds to the qualitative paradigm at the level of ethnographic study. Results and Discussion: The interviews were conducted with the directors of the different musical centers in the Puno region, in which musical instruments have been incorporated to interpret the music of the Puno student from the 50s to the present, such as the saxophone and the trumpet. , with silence that are used for the Puno gang Research Implications: Nowadays it is observed in student carnivals with mandolins, with charangos, screamers, violins, accordions, quenas, classical acoustic double bass, the mariachi bass, the Puno guitarrón, percussion has also been added, which takes the third. element of music, rhythm, even the congas were incorporated into the Qotamarca musical center of Dr. Rolando Montes de oca from the city of Puno, Peru, which has a good sound, likewise there was an evolution where more development is given to the interpretation of each instrument, all the instruments. Contribution: The same melody is no longer played, they are dressed with more instrumentation, more work at a contrapuntal harmonic level, this research is a contribution to society and to the highest level institutions of the city of Puno.

The Impact of the Educational Counselor in Promoting Student Achievement Level in Government Schools at Irbid Governorate From School Principal Perspective

One of the purposes and objectives of this research is to identify and assess the impact of the effectiveness of a school counselor on the academic success of students-an effectiveness that is manifested through the provision of academic, psychosocial, and vocational support to students, as well as through the facilitation of the interactions among students, teachers, and parents. In order to accomplish this study, the opinions of 180 public school principals were sought, and they were selected randomly to allow unbiased and generalizable interpretations of the principals in the governorate of Irbid to be the research population. A survey method was employed for data collection, and it consisted of a survey specifically designed for this research study, which contained several paragraphs related to the primary areas of the school counselor's role, as listed above. The responses collected were analyzed by establishing the means and the standard deviations. This research aimed to understand better the significant contribution that school counselors can offer in enhancing the educational process and academic progress within public schools in Irbid. It also confirmed that the multi-faceted support that they provide is essential. Results. In the study evaluating the role of the educational counselor within the scope of the public schools of Irbid, the results of which have been collected from school principals, the work provides a positive evaluation of the perceived influence of the counselors in terms of students' academic achievement across four primary dimensions: academic support that had a mean of 4.2 and a standard deviation of 0.8; psychological support with a mean of 4.0 and standard deviation of 0.9; vocational guidance with a mean of 3.8 and a standard deviation of 0.7; and interaction with parents and teachers with a mean of 4.1 and a standard deviation of 0.6. Such results reveal a high appreciation of the importance of the role of the educational counselor in improving the educational environment and the comprehensive support for the student as the role of the counselor has been exposed as a practical element in supporting the student academically and psychologically, guiding the student professionally, and in addition promoting effective communication between the school and the family.

Applied Linguistics and its Impact on the Arabic Language Pedagogy: A Theoretical Study

This paper falls - in its general context - within applied linguistics. It presents explanations to some concepts of applied linguistics, which is considered as an element of modern language studies and is perceived by some as the practical element that complements the general theories of linguistics. Therefore, this paper addresses the general principles on which the general ideas of applied linguistics are built and their relationship to teaching languages in general and the Arabic language in particular, which could apply to both native speakers and bilinguals. Then the paper ends with some results and recommendations reached by the researcher.

Fundamental units of triadic interactions in Hall magnetohydrodynamic turbulence: How far can we go?

A systematic study has been carried out to obtain the fundamental units of triad interaction in Hall magnetohydrodynamic turbulence. Instead of finding the elementary building blocks of nonunique mode-to-mode (M2M) transfer rates, we have investigated the fundamental units for uniquely defined combined transfers and convincingly showed that the mode-to-mode transfers can act as a practical base element for the same. In addition to the conventional field-specific mode-to-mode transfers, here we have introduced the idea of mode-specific transfers, which is found to be important for the turbulent cascade and the turbulent relaxed states. Whereas the Hall transfer is found to associate mode-to-mode transfers for mode-specific interactions (with a three-member basis), it presents a mixture of typical mode-to-mode (also with a three-member basis) and non-mode-to-mode (with a five-member basis) transfers for the field-specific interactions. The non-mode-to-mode transfers are shown to satisfy the triad conservation differently from the mode-to-mode transfers. However, they also possess an inherent non-uniqueness and hence cannot be determined unambiguously unlike the combined transfer rates.

Stefan R. Bornstein: Stress, diabetes, and depression

Professor Stefan Bornstein currently serves as the Chair of Medicine at the University of Dresden, Germany and Transcampus Dean at King's College London, UK. His extensive experience in the United States and Europe has equipped him with unparalleled expertise, particularly in diabetes and endocrinology. Professor Bornstein has authored over 700 publications, garnering more than 100,000 citations with an impressive h-index above 120. His work is frequently featured in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, and Science. Professor Bornstein's contributions extend beyond academia into influential leadership roles, such as founding the first European Transcampus between King's College and the University of Dresden and initiating the German Australian Institute of Translational Medicine. His achievements have earned him numerous awards, including the Order of Merit of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Class), the highest state distinction in Germany, the Medal of Honour of the University of Dresden, and membership in both the European and German Academies of Sciences. In 2023 Professor Stefan Bornstein became a member of the Freedom of the City of London, in recogntion of both his individual contributions and the success of the TransCampus project. Honorary citizenship of London has existed since the 13th century and originally enabled recipients, who were also required to join a Livery company, to carry out their trade in London. Whilst this practical element no longer applies, the City of London has maintained the Freedom as a living tradition. These accolades reflect his exceptional contributions to medical science and education. We are privileged to share Professor Bornstein's answers to the Genomic Press Interview with our readers.

Behaviour of short columns made with conventional or FRP-confined rubberised concrete: An experimental and numerical investigation

Failure of short columns in concrete buildings has been extensively reported during past earthquakes. Assessing the behaviour of short columns is challenging and often requires using time-consuming advanced numerical modelling. This article presents a new and practical Short Column Macro Element (SCME) that predicts accurately the behaviour of concrete short columns. A 1/3-scale one-storey building with short columns is subjected to lateral loading tests until failure. The experimental results from the building are then used to calibrate a numerical model in Abaqus®. It is shown that the numerical model matches well the experimental results. The experimental crack patterns and stress distribution from Abaqus® are then used to determine the load path within the short column. Based on these data, a new strut-and-tie SCME is proposed and implemented in OpenSees software to simulate accurately (within 5% accuracy) the behaviour of the short columns of the tested building. Subsequently, the frame models calibrated in OpenSees and Abaqus® are modified to examine numerically the effectiveness of highly deformable FRP-confined rubberised concrete (FRP CRuC) at increasing the deformability of short columns with different levels of FRP confinement (1, 2 or 3 layers). The numerical results show that whilst the tested building failed at a small displacement of 5.4 mm (0.43% drift ratio), the use of FRP CRuC short columns with minimal confinement (1 layer of AFRP only) increased the building’s displacement by almost seven times to 37 mm (3.0% drift ratio). This also enabled more redistribution of forces to other structural members of the building. This article contributes towards the development of practical design/analysis models for short columns made of conventional concrete and FRP CRuC, which are scarce in the existing literature.

The role of responsibility accounting in activating corporate governance - an analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees of some private banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange

The study aims to ascertain the significance of responsibility accounting in activating corporate governance in some private banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange (Ashur Investment Bank, Zain Iraq Islamic Bank, Asia Iraq Islamic Bank, Sumer Commercial Bank, Nour Iraq Islamic Bank). The approach was used (Descriptive-analytical) to analyze the nature of the relationship between the variables of the study. The questionnaire was used as a main tool for collecting data. (280) questionnaires were distributed to a random sample of (auditors working in the control and internal audit departments) in some private banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange. The number of questionnaires retrieved was (272), of which (256) were valid for statistical analysis. The researcher employed many statistical tools and methodologies, including the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, and basic regression approach, to analyse the practical element of the study. The data was analysed using complex statistical software programmes, namely AMOS.V (.24), SPSS v.26, and Excel (2007). Theoretical findings indicate the presence of a knowledge gap about the function of responsibility accounting in promoting corporate governance, both in a general context and specifically within certain private banks listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange. The study's practical findings indicate a moral correlation and a moral impact association between responsibility accounting and its dimensions, and corporate governance. The survey yielded several conclusions indicating a strong interest and enthusiasm among staff of certain private banks in prioritising corporate governance.

경영학에서의 지혜(Managerial Wisdom) 연구에 대한 고찰: 아리스토텔레스의 철학과 기독교를 중심으로

Management goes beyond simply knowledge and information and must reflect various social demands such as ethics, leadership, and social responsibility in corporate management. Wisdom in management studies can be an alternative to the demands of the times in that it includes these elements. there is. In conceptualizing wisdom management, philosophy and Christianity are studies that present a perspective on the world through human exploration, so they provide excellent validity as materials that provide an academic foundation. From a philosophical perspective, the truth called theoretical knowledge and the activities called practical knowledge are all related in a causal relationship, and it is believed that happiness can be achieved only by pursuing both. This is the practice of the mean spoken by Socrates and Aristotle. From a philosophical perspective, the concept that wisdom can be known to pursue management as a practice of morality and ethics toward the public good through the realization of ignorance about oneself has the same direction as the practical aspect of wisdom management. Christian wisdom is also wisdom that humans obtain through long-term observation and practice between their own lives and the existence of God through Chokmah in the Old Testament. In business administration, this means that managers themselves recognize or reflect on their own ignorance. It is consistent with the ability to apply high-level knowledge along with existing management knowledge to the management field. It is accepted as an important practical element of wisdom to clearly recognize the wise way of life obtained through the relationship with God that Paul spoke of, to change oneself through practice, and to spread this good influence throughout the community. It is a very similar concept to practical knowledge, which is one of the characteristics of wisdom from a perspective.
 This study can be said to be of great significance in examining the wisdom of managers from a philosophical and Christian perspective and enabling it to be applied as practical wisdom to individual managers.

The Method of Belief: The Unity of Kant’s Reflection in the Canon of Pure Reason

Abstract The aim of this paper is to show the unity and consistency of Kant’s reflections throughout all three sections of the Canon of Pure Reason. More specifically, I argue that Section 3, which is devoted to the issue of Fürwahrhalten, or taking-to-be-true, is crucial to achieving the methodological goal of the Canon, which is to justify the legitimacy of the speculative assumptions of pure reason. After examining the historical roots of Kant’s notion of a transcendental doctrine of method, I focus on the methodological role that the practical element plays in the first two sections of the Canon. I then show how the limitations of Kant’s argument necessitate the introduction of a third crucial section, which serves both an analytic and an orientative function.

Seismic analysis of a monopile-supported offshore wind turbine considering the effect of scour-hole dimensions: Insights from centrifuge testing and numerical modelling

Monopile-supported offshore wind turbines (OWTs) deployed in seismic-active regions are inevitably threatened by the combined effect of earthquake and scour. However, current codes and research fail to adequately address the seismic response of OWTs under different scour conditions. In this study, a series of centrifuge shaking table tests were conducted on a monopile-supported OWT model subjected to both local scour and general scour. The test results show that the amplification effect of general scour site is more pronounced than that of local scour site. Moreover, the maximum bending moment from the general scour cases are mostly larger than those from the local scour cases under relatively large scour depth. This indicates the possibility of an over-conservative design when simply reducing the local scour condition to general scour condition. Then, based on the centrifuge tests, a practical 2D finite element model is proposed, in which not only the inertial and kinematic effects but also the effect of scour-hole dimensions on the ground motion input pattern and the vertical effective stress along the pile are incorporated. Further parametric study shows that the kinematic effect plays a significant role in the pile response and cannot be simply neglected even under scoured conditions.

Practical finite element modelling of segmented vaulted structures with assessment of imperfect dry-joints

The response of vaulted structures with dry-joints such as arches and shells can be predicted using graphical methods, limit state analysis, and rigid block analysis. However, these approaches assume material deformations are negligible. While acceptable for conventional masonry structures, there is a growing body of work investigating segmented vaulted structures where the segments comprise a large portion of the overall span. In such cases, material deformations and non-linearities can play a significant role. Typical analysis tools available are usually difficult to use and are not widely used by industry practitioners. In this paper, a modelling approach using a widely used finite element analysis package (LS-DYNA) is presented, using an ‘out-of-the-box’ approach for parameter tuning and modelling. This was then benchmarked against five experimental tests of dry-joint arches undergoing support displacements and a segmented concrete shell with large segments tested under a central point load. Crucially, the segmented shell exhibited imperfect dry-joints, with gaps occurring throughout various locations. A method of modelling and assessing such imperfections in a simple and practical manner is investigated through the use of a positive penetration allowance in the contact surfaces. The results show that the modelling approach is able to predict the collapse mechanism and failure support displacement for arches well, with further experimental tests required for 3D systems. It is envisioned that this work will add to the number of tools designers will have for analysing segmented vaulted structures with dry-joints.

Accounting as an element of practical economic theory

Introduction. Business accounting as a branch of human activity has a centuries- old history of development. The development of forces and relations of production has resulted in bookkeeping’s evolvement into accounting. Accordingly, the emergence and establishment of accountancy as a profession accompanied the long and natural process of labour division. This is due to the fact that accounting satisfies the business owners’ need for reliable and objective information on the fair value of revenues, losses, assets, liabilities, equity and the state’s need for data on creation and distribution of national income generated by business entities, composition of important micro and macro economic indicators.Research goal – to update the meaning of accounting in accordance with the assessment of its historical influence on the development of the world economy, to refine the theoretical foundations of accounting’s development as a science using the provisions of economic theory.Research methods. The research goal is achieved through the use of methods based on theoretical generalization, systematization, dialectic approach to scientific cognition of economic phenomena and processes studied by economic theory and other sciences; these made it possible to examine the relationship between accounting and economic theory and other sciences, as well as to reflect the effect of economic laws on business performance and determine directions for future research.Results. Historical approaches of renowned economists to the role accounting in the development of forces and relations of production are systemized and analyzed. The article presents the methodological components of accounting’s development, its relationship with economic theory, requirements of economic laws, and basic and fundamental sciences. The importance of using general mathematical and natural sciences is highlighted in view of the wide application of information computer technology in accounting. As a result, the author concludes that accounting is a practical element of economic theory. Consequently, the suggested changes to the current procedure for recording revenues and VAT in the system of accounting take into consideration the requirements of basic economic laws. Implementation of the proposed recommendations will ensure more efficient operation of business entities by improving their financial conditions and will increase state budget revenues.Prospects. Future research should focus on deepening the connection between the economic theory and the methodology and current practices of accounting.

Pitting corrosion identification approach based on inverse finite element method for marine structure applications

This paper presents a state-of-the art inverse finite element method (iFEM) for full-field, real-time structural health monitoring (SHM) of corroding structures. The study focuses on detecting the location and identifying the extent of pitting corrosion, which is one of the most hazardous forms of corrosion due to the difficulties regarding its prediction and detection. For this purpose, high-fidelity finite element (FE) models of corroded samples with complex-shaped, semi-ellipsoidal, and cylindroconical defects are developed to replicate the strain field of pitting corroded structures. The strain fields produced by the FE models, verified against experimental data, are reconstructed by the iFEM model using a robust and practical four-node quadrilateral inverse-shell element, iQS4. A strain-based damage criterion is defined to obtain the damage distribution and the location of corrosion pits on dog-bone tensile test samples with full sensor iFEM and coupled iFEM-GA reduced sensor technique. Finally, in a practical example of a structure with complex geometry, the proposed method's performance is assessed through detecting the location of corrosion damage on a cylindrical marine structure with axial stiffeners.

Modeling and analysis of a variable stiffness nonlinear permanent magnetic spring

The magnetic spring is a practical element to isolate external vibration to instruments in ultra-precision manufacturing and ultra-precision testing. Accurate magnetic force and stiffness models are necessary to analyze and optimize the design of magnetic spring isolators. Thus, this study proposes an accurate magnetic force and stiffness model to design and analyze a variable stiffness nonlinear magnetic spring (VSNMS) considering the permanent magnet’s (PM’s) relative permeability, positions, sizes, and magnetic properties. Firstly, the VSNMS’s structure is designed and introduced, and its magnetic force and stiffness models are derived. Secondly, the established model is validated by comparison with the numerical simulation. Thirdly, the VSNMS prototype is fabricated, and then tested through an electronic universal testing machine. The model has the advantage of high accuracy, high efficiency, and ease of use compared with numerical simulations and experimental tests. Furthermore, parametric studies are conducted to learn the effect of PMs’ sizes, positions, and magnetic properties on VSNMS’s magnetic force and stiffness characteristics. Finally, the optimized structural size parameters of VSNMS are obtained using the derived model and the interior-point algorithm. As a result, the established model contributes to the analysis and optimal design of VSNMS, supporting the design of magnetic spring isolators in ultra-precision applications.

Parallel lives in contrast: Scars in the Roman Republic versus English hereditary monarchy.

Scars are a visible part of the political forum in the Roman Republic and in English hereditary monarchy. Coriolanus's scars are celebrated by Romans in William Shakespeare's Coriolanus; in contrast, an absent record of King Richard II's skin ever breaking is part of the collective fiction of hereditary monarchy in Shakespeare's Richard II. For democracy in Rome, the symbology of scarring may be a practical element in ratifying the office of the consul: as a reminder of Rome's experience with the Tarquin kings they had expelled and to avoid the concentration of power in any one man. Consuls would serve only one year, and there were two consuls each year. Scars demonstrated that these politicians were not gods like kings wished to be. In parallel, scar-free, impenetrable skin preserves King Richard II's symbolism as an anointed monarch. Henry Bolingbroke and his son, Prince Hal and future Henry V, face the psychologic and political consequences of stripping the kingship of this aura, by demonstrating that a king's skin can be penetrated on the battlefield by any of his subjects.

Mind the gap: The 4M Bridge Between 4E-Cognition and Movement-Based Design

Along with technology trends like extended reality, wearables, IoT, and exergames, new design approaches have emerged, focusing on full-body interactions by actively working with the lived body’s capacity to sense, feel, and create. Thus, designers are recommended to use movement as part of the design activity when designing for and of movement, regardless of the targeted application domain. However, designing for bodily experiences is challenging. We have identified a gap of no movement-based design framework available, including the moving body as the centre part and core material of the design processes. We recognise the human body is more than a physical object in the world, but a feeling, perceptualising body, that creates meaning in interaction with the environment. It thus frustrates and challenges us to reach a bodily grounded design process embracing the lived body. A common framework informed by the theoretical aspect of embodied cognition and the practical element of movement design can be a starting point for embodied design research. Recognising these challenges, we see a need for creating a bridge between practice and theory. Based on the bridging concept from Dalsgaard and Dindler, this paper presents a movement-based design framework to bridge the abstract idea of embodied cognition theory with the 4E perspectives of embodied, embedded, enactive and extended and concrete movement-based design practices. We created a movement-based design framework structuring the movement-based methods of different perspectives. The 4M model we propose contains three types of facilitator-mediated methods: 1) Mood-setters stimulating a creative body being, 2) Movement-based design methods for creating immersion in creative bodily activities, and 3) Movement concepts as knowledge and evidence for developing and validating movement artefacts. Besides the facilitator cards, the participants have access to Modifiers that can be used in conjunction with the other methods as creative inspiration for exploring, trying, or performing new movement possibilities.

PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA BANJAR MATERI SEGIEMPAT DAN SEGITIGA

This research aims to explain the development process, validity, and practicality of student worksheets containing Banjar ethnomathematics on quadrilateral and triangle material. This type of research is development research, using the Plomp model, which consists of five phases: the initial investigation phase, the design phase, the realization/construction phase, the test phase, the evaluation, and the revision phase, and implementation phase. However, this development only reached the test, evaluation, and revision phases. The research instrument is a validation sheet and a practicality sheet. Three validators assessed aspects of validity 1 lecturer who is experienced in research linking culture and mathematics learning tools, 1 lecturer in geometry courses, and 1 mathematics teacher. The practical element was evaluated by 26 students and one teacher studying this material. The validation results from the validator obtained an index value of 0.77, which is included in the "medium validity" criteria. The results of the practicality test by teachers and students obtained an achievement rate of 92% and were included in the "efficient" measures. Thus, a learning tool is produced as student worksheets containing Banjar culture on quadrilateral and triangle material with proper and practical steps.

Penalty Virtual Element Method for the 3D Incompressible Flow on Polyhedron Mesh.

In this paper, a penalty virtual element method (VEM) on polyhedral mesh for solving the 3D incompressible flow is proposed and analyzed. The remarkable feature of VEM is that it does not require an explicit computation of the trial and test space, thereby bypassing the obstacle of standard finite element discretizations on arbitrary mesh. The velocity and pressure are approximated by the practical significative lowest equal-order virtual element space pair which does not satisfy the discrete - condition. Combined with the penalty method, the error estimation is proved rigorously. Numerical results on the 3D polygonal mesh illustrate the theoretical results and effectiveness of the proposed method.

Development of Electronic Student Worksheets (e-SW) Electrolyte and Nonelectrolyte Solutions based on Project Based Learning (PjBL) on the Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this research is to develop teaching materials in the form of e-SW electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions based on PjBL for class X SMA/MA students. The method used is the Plom Model development method with stages the Preliminary Research, Prototyping Phase, and Assessment Phase. The limitation of this research is only small group research. The assessment of this development is valid and practical. The elements that are validated are content, serving, language, and graphical components. The practical element is seen in the questionnaire conducted by 3 students and 2 teachers. The results of this study are teaching materials that meet valid and practical criteria, so they can be used for learning electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions for class X SMA/MA students

Research on 3D-Print Design Method of Spatial Node Topology Optimization Based on Improved Material Interpolation.

Designing a high-strength node is significant for space structures. Topological optimization can optimally allocate the material distribution of components to meet performance requirements. Although the material distribution after topology optimization is optimum, the structure becomes complicated to manufacture. By using additive manufacturing technology, this problem can be well solved. At present, both topology optimization technology and additive manufacturing technology are quite mature, but their application in the design of spatial nodes is very recent and less researched. This paper involves the study and improvement of the node optimization design–manufacturing integrated method. This study used the BESO optimization algorithm as the research algorithm. Through a reasonable improvement of the material interpolation method, the algorithm’s dependence on the experience of selecting the material penalty index P was reduced. On this basis, the secondary development was carried out, and a multisoftware integration was carried out for optimization and manufacturing. The spatial node was taken as the research object, and the calculation results of the commercial finite element software were compared. The comparison showed that the algorithm used in this paper was better. Not only was it not trapped in a local optimum, but the maximum stress was also lower. In addition, this paper proposed a practical finite element geometric model extraction method and smoothing of the optimized nodes, completing the experiment of the additive manufacturing forming of the nodes. It provides ideas for processing jagged edges brought by the BESO algorithm. This paper verified the feasibility of the multisoftware integration method of optimized manufacturing.