Renewed Perspective Research Articles

Сталий розвиток для повоєнної відбудови економіки України: оновлений погляд на наукову спадщину М. Туган-Барановського

The article focuses on reconsidering the scientific ideas and concepts developed by M. Tugan-Baranovsky in economic theory, evaluating their potential to formulate effective strategies for promoting sustainable development principles in the post-war recovery of Ukraine’s economy. The research employs various methodologies such as induction and deduction, comparison, analysis and synthesis. The impact of the war on specific economic and social indicators related to sustainable development is analyzed using cluster analysis. The study emphasizes the importance of considering regional differences in shaping policy initiatives for Ukraine’s economic recovery. These initiatives should be grounded on the principles of sustainability developed in M. Tugan-Baranovsky’s insights on the emergence of new capital, demographic processes, and the evolutionary development of economic entities. The author argues that activities focused on preserving natural resources, achieving social equality, and active implementing new resource-saving technologies are crucial for Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery. The article justifies the feasibility of aligning the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 with Ukraine’s National Recovery Plan, and shows that this conceptual approach is consistent with the scientific framework developed by M. Tugan-Baranovsky. It is concluded that a renewed perspective on the scientific heritage of the renowned Ukrainian economist enables the identification of promising approaches for addressing contemporary economic, environmental, and social challenges, guided by the principles of sustainable development.

A Behavioral Analysis of Online Loan Application Adoption: The Roles of Ease of Use, Risk, and Trust in Rural Bali

The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in digital financial services, has significantly facilitated various societal activities, wherein individual behaviors to adopt new technologies are crucial factors. This study analyses the influence of perceived ease of use, perceived risk, and trust on the intention to use online loan applications among residents of Bangli, a rural regency in Bali, who have not yet adopted such applications. Utilizing an explanatory research design and a quantitative approach, this study involved 96 respondents selected through a nonprobability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. Several analytical methods were employed, including validity and reliability testing, classical assumption testing, and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings reveal that perceived ease of use, perceived risk, and trust significantly affect adoption intentions both partially and simultaneously, with ease of use and trust positively influencing these intentions, while perceived risk has a negative effect on adoption intentions. This study contributes to international marketing management by offering insights into user behavior and the elements that foster or hinder fintech adoption in rural settings. By focusing on the roles of ease of use, risk perception, and trust, it provides a renewed perspective for enhancing the global expansion of fintech services.

Spatial Remodeling of Industrial Heritage from the Perspective of Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Coal Mine Site in Jiaozuo City

Resource-oriented cities are faced with the problems of the decline of traditional industries, exhaustion of resources, and wastage of space. Faced with these problems, urban renewal has become an important role and is widely used in the reuse of old and abandoned spaces. As a historical witness of the industrial revolution and urbanization process, coal mine industrial heritage not only has the value of material heritage but also carries rich historical and cultural information. However, with the adjustment of industrial structure, much coal mine industrial heritage has gradually lost its original production function and become neglected idle space in cities, and industrial buildings and equipment in these spaces have been abandoned or dismantled. The study takes the Wangfeng Mine site in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province as an example, combined with the urban development history and current situation of Jiaozuo city, it discusses the remodeling strategy of industrial heritage space from the perspective of urban renewal. Firstly, through case analysis, historical data sorting, and field research, the study integrated the historical development context of the Jiaozuo coal mine site and its impact on the urban spatial pattern, secondly, discussed the practical problems in the reuse process of industrial sites, and finally proposed specific spatial remodeling strategies based on the conjugation theory. This included determining how to deal with the three pairs of conjugated relations between protection and development, function and ecology, and history and modernity so as to make the spatial remodeling strategy of industrial sites more scientific and sustainable. To promote the sustainable and healthy development of urban industrial heritage space.

El retorno del sofista: herramientas para una educación democrática en contexto de posmodernidad

Sophistry constitutes an intellectual movement, typical of the Greek democratic culture of the 5th century B.C. Among its most notable features, it is the vindication of the importance of education for public life. The text operates a counterpoint between the Platonic perspective and the sophist perspective of truth, politics, and education, and, at the same time, it postulates the possibility to rethink current education from a renewed perspective of the sophist movement.The expression "the return of the sophist" reflects the desired aspect in a Postmodern pedagogy with a democratic tone.

Infections in the Etiology of Parkinson's Disease and Synucleinopathies: A Renewed Perspective, Mechanistic Insights, and Therapeutic Implications.

Increasing evidence suggests a potential role for infectious pathogens in the etiology of synucleinopathies, a group of age-related neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple system atrophy and dementia with Lewy bodies. In this review, we discuss the link between infections and synucleinopathies from a historical perspective, present emerging evidence that supports this link, and address current research challenges with a focus on neuroinflammation. Infectious pathogens can elicit a neuroinflammatory response and modulate genetic risk in PD and related synucleinopathies. The mechanisms of how infections might be linked with synucleinopathies as well as the overlap between the immune cellular pathways affected by virulent pathogens and disease-related genetic risk factors are discussed. Here, an important role for α-synuclein in the immune response against infections is emerging. Critical methodological and knowledge gaps are addressed, and we provide new future perspectives on how to address these gaps. Understanding how infections and neuroinflammation influence synucleinopathies will be essential for the development of early diagnostic tools and novel therapies.

Renewed Theories and Discourses of 21st Century; City Planning and Housing Design COVID-19 and Beyond, Sustainable, and Green Design

This research delves into the future housing theories of the 21st century, focusing on recent transformations in both urban planning and housing projects and models. Despite the world's anticipation of a vast sustainable transformation since the late 20th century, the first quarter of the 21st century was confronted with an unexpected event: humanity found itself amidst a pandemic that significantly transformed the world. The post-COVID-19 era has guided significant and enduring changes in various aspects from urban planning to living styles, working patterns, housing models, and typologies. This research presents renewed perspectives, based on theoretical dialogues, and discourses that aim to understand the transformation period with recent events specifically housing. The research also includes the perspective of housing in the past aims to contribute to comprehension of this new era and aid in shaping future urban and housing planning strategies. The theoretical basis is to investigate new methods and techniques in urban, and housing planning that have addressed climate-related issues since the 1980s and the subsequent pandemic period. According to the findings obtained in the research, COVID-19 and sustainability initially considered different phenomena, pandemic is essentially triggered and contributed to sustainable city planning, and housing design. While the public perception often distinguishes between COVID-19 and drivability as distinct design concepts, the research reveals a nuanced reality. Despite apparent differences, it is discerning that similar ideas and design principles aim for a healthier housing concept in airier, and greener areas both in terms of housing planning, and models. This intricates a close conceptual relationship between pandemic-induced design adaptations and sustainable concepts underscores the complexity of contemporary urban and housing planning paradigms.

Beijing Symbiotic Courtyard Model’s Post Evaluation from the Perspective of Stock Renewal

Stock renewal is one of the important methods of urban renewal, which focuses on optimizing and reusing existing urban spaces. With the increasing land pressure in present-day China and the need for land to be reclassified, the thinking mode of stock updating has become increasingly important. Beijing symbiotic courtyard is a representative urban renewal model that combines the characteristics of traditional quadrangle dwelling and modern architecture, aiming to achieve the symbiosis of history and modernity. After several years of implementation, the effectiveness of this model has become a matter of concern for all parties involved. Therefore, this paper takes stock renewal as the observation perspective, describing an evaluation for the Beijing symbiotic courtyard model, which contains different types of residents living in particular historical districts. It attempts to propose corresponding strategies, aiming to provide a more comprehensive thinking angle and planning method for the sustainability of stock renewal. In contrast to earlier studies, the proposed methods involve a specific mathematical statistical model called the IPA-KANO model, in addition to other traditional urban renewal methods. For a wide range of problems including historical district evaluation and renewal, the approach leads to potentially less errors than caused by manual operation. This comes from the fact that all the data are collected through survey questionnaires and big data, so the technical restriction of using mathematical model is to some extent ruled out in this new approach. Moreover, the approach offers new potential problems that cannot be handled using earlier techniques. After the calculation, although there are still defects, local residents are generally satisfied with the Beijing symbiotic courtyard model. The result suggests that it is of importance to reference this model for urban renewal so that can be widely promoted in historical district vitality regeneration.

Exploration of green index system from the perspective of urban renewal

In the context of China's urban sustainable development, the green index system can be used to assess and monitor the environmental impact and sustainability of urban renewal projects, provide scientific basis for decision makers, and guide urban renewal to develop in a green, low-carbon and sustainable direction. China has incorporated green development and ecological civilization construction into the "13th Five-Year Plan" outline, and clearly put forward the major task of "comprehensively improving the quality of cities" in the "14th Five-Year Plan" outline, in order to accelerate the transformation of urban development mode and carry out urban renewal action. From a macro point of view, in the process of urban renewal, how to use a better evaluation system to plan the future development of urban green space and combine it with design practice is becoming more and more important. From the micro point of view, how the public environment and architectural space in different cities react, reflect, and even promote the process of urban renewal. In many parts of China, urban renewal based on the small block model is encouraged to be widely adopted, and local environmental improvements promote public health and support the transformation of cities to sustainable models based on theoretical, practical and political dimensions. This paper analyzes the urban renewal measures under different scales of landscape, architecture and community, and illustrates their responses to the green index system in urban renewal through cases. From the perspective of urban renewal, the paper combines macro-planning transformation and micro-renewal to analyze the green ecological goals achieved in the process of urban low-carbon development and ecological restoration.

Dimensions of Islamic Entrepreneurship Model: Evaluating the Elements of Entrepreneurial Ventures and Entrepreneurs from Islamic Perspective

The concept of Islamic entrepreneurship has gained popularity in recent past with the involvement of religion and ethics to business practices. In relation to the developing interest in the domain of Islamic entrepreneurship, various theorists and scholars have offered their insights and varied postulations regarding the different forms and frameworks of Islamic entrepreneurship model as well. This paper offers a fresh perspective by proposing an Islamic entrepreneurship model with a dual set of pertinent factors. These elements are dissected into two major dimensions referred to as eemaan (faith) and asbaab (means) to encompass the essential factors pertinent to the proposed model in order to offer a comprehensive theoretical underpinning to the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship. The factors in “eemaan” category include Islamic attributes of business and entrepreneurs like taqwa, tawakkal, abidance to halal and haraam, and interest-free dealings among others; whereas the factors discussed under the category of “asbaab” factors include contemporary business essentials and generic qualities of entrepreneurs including creativity, innovation, business structure, objectives, and operations to name a few. The model expounded in this study is actually hinged upon the premise that Islam is a complete code of life and hence provides a concrete and clear pathway to success not only in this world but also in the world-hereafter. The Islamic ideology which in fact transcends beyond the attainment of business profits focuses on the attainment of “falah” implying ultimate success. The paper endeavors to offer a renewed perspective to the theory of Islamic entrepreneurship by presenting a holistic approach to understand various aspects of Islamic entrepreneurship by consolidating both the dimensions of deen and dunya in order to successfully achieve falah which is the basis of dual motive of attaining goodness and prosperity in both worlds in the context of Islamic entrepreneurial perspective.

The Drill model: A renewed perspective adapted to the volatile, uncertain, complex and agile (VUCA) world to improve situation analysis and support decision-making

Traditional models that are dedicated to environment analysis and anticipation help deciders reinforce decision-making in both the academic and professional worlds. Nevertheless, as useful as these models are, it seems they are not effective, as shown by the lack of anticipation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine or of the different crisis observed in the African continent. Consequently, confrontation with reality made them incapable of predicting evolution, making those models unable to answer the new challenge induced by technology development, new phenomena and the developments that made the world increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and agile. This paper offers suggestions for a different approach that helps to embrace this complexity by proposing an inclusive model mixing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Hitting the Right Notes: Exploring the Relationship between YouTube Music Videos and Digital User Engagement

Purpose: This study meticulously explored the complexities of online fan engagement, placing a spotlight on the transformative influence of YouTube content produced by the renowned K-pop group, Aespa, and its subsequent impact on user interactions and the group's prevailing image.
 Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a robust text mining methodology, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on 11,039 comments extracted from a specific Aespa YouTube video. This analysis involved the extraction of frequently occurring words, the deployment of a semantic network analysis, and the strategic use of the Co-occurrence network analysis, which collectively provided a profound understanding of fan perceptions and sentiments.
 Findings: Central to the findings was the revelation of Aespa's groundbreaking concept, which emerged as a cornerstone in captivating and retaining fan engagement. The data illuminated the depth of fans' interest in Aespa's narrative approach, with many expressing admiration for the group's commitment to delivering high-quality productions.
 Research limitations/implications: Their unique blend of music, narrative, and visual aesthetics resonated deeply with the audience, fostering a sense of loyalty and admiration. However, it's imperative to note that the research's purview was limited, focusing solely on comments from one video. This limitation underscores the potential and need for more expansive datasets in subsequent studies, which could provide a more holistic view of fan engagement across multiple content pieces. Additionally, considering the dynamic nature of the K-pop industry and the rapid shifts in public sentiment, there's an evident need for continuous monitoring and analysis.
 Originality/value: This investigation not only offers a renewed perspective on the role of digital influence within the vibrant world of K-pop but also accentuates the paramount importance of innovative and distinctive content in amplifying user engagement. It serves as a testament to the evolving landscape of digital influence in the entertainment sector, where content, creativity, and audience engagement intersect in profound ways.

Neurotopographical Transformations: Dissecting Cortical Reconfigurations in Auditory Deprivation.

Within the intricate matrices of cognitive neuroscience, auditory deprivation acts as a catalyst, propelling a cascade of neuroanatomical adjustments that have, until now, been suboptimally articulated in extant literature. Addressing this gap, our study harnesses high-resolution 3 T MRI modalities to unveil the multifaceted cortical transformations that emerge in tandem with congenital auditory deficits. We conducted a rigorous cortical surface analysis on a cohort of 90 congenitally deaf individuals, systematically compared with 90 normoacoustic controls. Our sample encompassed both male and female participants, ensuring a gender-inclusive perspective in our analysis. Expected alterations within prototypical auditory domains were evident, but our findings transcended these regions, spotlighting modifications dispersed across a gamut of cortical and subcortical structures, thereby epitomizing the cerebral adaptive dynamics to sensory voids. Crucially, the study's innovative methodology integrated two pivotal variables: the duration of auditory deprivation and the extent of sign language immersion. By intersecting these metrics with structural changes, our analysis unveiled nuanced layers of cortical reconfigurations, elucidating a more granulated understanding of neural plasticity. This intersectional approach bestows a unique advantage, allowing for a discerning exploration into how varying durations of sensory experience and alternative communication modalities modulate the brain's morphological terrain. In encapsulating the synergy of neuroimaging finesse and incisive scientific rigor, this research not only broadens the current understanding of adaptive neural mechanisms but also paves the way for tailored therapeutic strategies, finely attuned to individual auditory histories and communicative repertoires.

Multidimensional measurement and comprehensive evaluation of regeneration value of old industrial structures from the perspective of stock renewal

The regeneration of old industrial structures is a new exploration of reuse and redevelopment of civil engineering in the stock era, it is very important to make clear the regeneration value of old industrial structures. Therefore, this study performed multidimensional measurement and comprehensive evaluation of the regeneration value of old industrial structures from the perspective of stock renewal. First, an index system for the regeneration value of old industrial structures was established from the perspective of stock renewal, including 5 first-level indicators (status quo, economic, social, ecological, and cultural values) and 27 s-level indicators. Second, improved Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and entropy weight methods were introduced to construct a multidimensional measure and comprehensive evaluation model of the regeneration value of old industrial structures from the perspective of stock renewal. Finally, the reasonableness of the index system and the feasibility of the model were verified by analysing four projects. This study provides a basis for the regeneration decision-making of old industrial structures and a new idea and method for the analysis of the regeneration value of similar projects.

Family business innovation: an updated bibliometric study to propose future research agenda

PurposeThis study aims to identify the updated areas in family business innovation (FBI) and propose a future research agenda for scholars in the domain.Design/methodology/approachUsing VOSviewer and Bibliometrix-R, this study conducts a bibliometric analysis on 699 Scopus-indexed journal articles/reviews to analyse FBI’s performance and intellectual structure.FindingsThis study provides up-to-date assessment through performance analysis. Through the co-citation, co-word and thematic evolution analysis, this study unpacks FBI themes/topics to propose possible future avenues.Practical implicationsThe findings provide insights into resilient innovation-driven family businesses to enlighten the next generation of family business leaders with essential innovation knowledge for sustainable growth.Originality/valueThis study complements past FBI reviews by offering renewed perspectives that future research can focus on, in turn, enhancing literature on contemporary, relevant topical issues in the FBI post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Curcumin Nanocarriers with a Focus on Cellular Uptake Studies – An Innovative Cancer Therapy

Once a dye, curcumin (CUR) has transformed into a versatile therapeutic agent with antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Despite its potent anticancer effects, CUR encounters challenges such as poor solubility and a short circulation half-life. To address this, researchers utilize nanocarriers like nanoparticles, liposomes, and micelles for efficient CUR delivery. With its multifaceted anticancer activity, CUR holds promise as a cancer therapeutic. Recent studies concentrate on crafting nanocarriers tailored for size, charge, and functionalization, offering adaptable tools for combinational cancer therapy. The synergistic combination of CUR with chemotherapy, magnetic nano hyperthermia, or photodynamic therapy amplifies the efficacy of malignancy treatment. The investigation into CUR-loaded nanocarriers, whether used alone or in combination with other modalities, aims to enhance cancer treatment outcomes, highlighting the diverse potential of curcumin in contemporary therapeutic strategies. This research underscores the importance of combinational drug delivery therapies, providing a renewed perspective on the versatile applications of curcumin in modern medicine.

Research on the protective design of historical and cultural cities from the perspective of urban renewal

Research on the protective design of historical and cultural cities from the perspective of urban renewal

Unlocking Semantic Information Representation in Bar Graph Design.

Bar graphs are routinely used in academic works, official reports, and mass media. Prior studies have focused on the comprehension of numerical information in bar graph design but have largely ignored the semantic information representation. Actually, along with the escalating need to convey semantic information beyond numerical data, unconventional bar graphs emerge and catch increasing eyes, highlighting the necessity of unlocking semantic information representation in bar graph design. In this paper, we attempt to address these gaps through examining the impact of three visual channels-color, shape, and orientation-on viewers' comprehension of semantic information. Drawing from prior research, we formulate a series of research hypotheses and conduct two experiments. Results show that by evoking sensorimotor experiences, conceptually relevant colors and shapes of bars facilitate the representation of semantic information. This facilitation is more pronounced in conveying concrete concepts than abstract concepts. Similarly, by evoking emotional experiences, colors and orientation aligned with the affective valence of concepts aid the representation of semantic information, with a more noticeable enhancement in conveying abstract concepts compared to concrete concepts. Additionally, we find that shape-embellished bars somewhat hinder the judgment of specific numerical values. These findings provide a renewed perspective on how semantic information is represented in bar graphs, offering valuable practical guidance for scientifically representing semantic information.

The Aesthetics and Mechanics of African Dance, Costumes and Rattles in Yibo Koko’s Seki Dance Drama

With its distinctive form and content, African dance stands apart, carving out a unique identity that sets it apart from other continents. Its inherent rhythm possesses a magnetic quality capable of compelling people to move, transcending language barriers—an attribute that has propelled African musicians, particularly those from Nigeria, to a dominating position on the global music stage. This paper delves into traditional African dance, explicitly focusing on the rhythmic opulence found in the dance of rattles, costumes, and water pots within Seki. This captivating dance drama pays homage to the vibrant culture of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, Africa. Authored by Yibo Koko, the Seki dance drama undergoes a transformative journey, skilfully repackaging the traditional village square theatre into a digitalized theatrical experience accessible both as a live performance and in the dynamic space of new media. The paper employs a robust methodology and theoretical framework, drawing on dance theories, historical surveys, and analytical reviews of Seki performances to unravel the nuanced layers of this artistic expression. In scrutinizing Seki, this paper not only sheds light on the captivating exploration of rhythmic elements, including rattles, costumes, and water pots, but also underscores the broader impact of Seki's performance. The dance drama is a compelling canvas that radiates colours and a flawless rhythm, capturing global attention and playing a pivotal role in restoring the splendour of African ancestry. Through this repackaged theatre experience, Seki becomes a vehicle for exporting African culture, offering a renewed perspective that transcends borders and celebrates the rich heritage embedded in the dance's vibrant tapestry.

Optimized Development of Hohhot’s New Public Cultural Space Layout Construction Based on Genetic Algorithm under the Perspective of Urban Renewal

Abstract The rational layout and scientific configuration of public cultural space is an important criterion to measure the public service function of a city, whether it is perfect or not. In this paper, Hohhot Downtown is selected as the research object, and the spatial layout structure of the city is explored using the indicators of expansion intensity, compactness and fractal dimension. A layout optimization method based on a genetic algorithm is proposed to build a spatial layout model, set the spatial layout optimization constraints, complete the genetic algorithm optimization through the optimization coding process, and finally solve the Pareto optimization solution set by using the genetic algorithm of Matlab, which results in the optimization scheme of the new public cultural spatial layout of Hohhot City. The results show that six new public cultural space layout schemes of Hohhot are obtained after optimization, and the six layout scores are in the interval of [0.9, 1.0], all of which are excellent. Decision makers can choose the final layout scheme based on their actual situation and decision preferences.

The Medium in the Sociology of Niklas Luhmann: From Children to Human Beings

AbstractIn this paper, Christian Morgner provides a critical reading of Niklas Luhmann's thinking as ignoring human beings or even as antihumanist. Here, he presents an alternative view that centers on Luhmann's idea of the child or human being as a medium. To explain Luhmann's use of these ideas to conceptualize the child and the consequences for research, Morgner refers to the translation of Luhmann's paper “The Child as the Medium of Education” and to as yet unpublished material from his famous card‐box reference system. Drawing on these materials, Morgner can more clearly illuminate Luhmann's novel perspective and how it could inform further theoretical development, supported by new analysis of existing research in other fields, including developmental psychology, education, philosophy, and sociology. He concludes that, far from neglecting the human, Luhmann's theory takes human being very seriously and acknowledges its key role as a form‐giving medium in addressing the challenges faced by contemporary society. This renewed perspective should be of particular interest to educational theorists, enabling them to more freely apply his ideas in various settings.