bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The intrinsic dimensionality of network datasets and its applications1
Authors: Gorbett Matt , Siebert Caspian , Shirazi Hossein , Ray Indrakshi
Published: September 2023

Modern network infrastructures are in a constant state of transformation, in large part due to the exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The unique properties of IoT-connected networks, such as heterogeneity and non-standardized protocol, have created critical security holes and network mismanagement. In this paper we propose a new measurement tool, Intrinsic Dimensionality (ID), to aid in analyzing and classifying network traffic. A proxy for dataset complexity, ID can be used to understand the network as a whole, aiding in tasks such as network management and provisioning. We use ID to evaluate several modern network datasets empirically. Showing that, for network and device-level data, generated using IoT methodologies, the ID of the data fits into a low dimensional representation. Additionally we explore network data complexity at the sample level using Local Intrinsic Dimensionality (LID) and propose a novel unsupervised intrusion detection technique, the Weighted Hamming LID Estimator. We show that the algortihm performs better on IoT network datasets than the Autoencoder, KNN, and Isolation Forests. Finally, we propose the use of synthetic data as an additional tool for both network data measurement as well as intrusion detection. Synthetically generated data can aid in building a more robust network dataset, while also helping in downstream tasks such as machine learning based intrusion detection models. We explore the effects of synthetic data on ID measurements, as well as its role in intrusion detection systems.
The need for innovations in healthcare systems using patient experience and advancing information technology
Authors: Gurupur Varadraj P. , Wan Thomas T.H. , Rudraraju Rama Raju , Kulkarni Shrirang A.
Published: September 2023

In the recent past we have observed improvements in information technology and associated computational science advance the healthcare eco system. This advancement is happening in many parts of the healthcare eco system. The aforementioned observed phenomenon is a transdisciplinary and transformative process underway and many of us are positively affected by this transformation. In this special issue the authors have commented on some of the critical regions of this change namely: user-centred postpartum care, communication channels of knowledge, diabetes care, and natural language processing health research. It must be observed that the observed innovations may have many facets such as improving user perception, reduction in time and cost for healthcare delivery, and more importantly providing key decision tools for clinicians; thereby, improving their performance in terms of time and efficiency. It is to be noted that the core purpose of these advancements is to improve patient experience.
Describing pathways for return to work following spinal cord injury
Authors: Dunn Jennifer A. , Boyce Catey D. , Nunnerley Joanne L. , Martin Rachelle A. , Snell Deborah L.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Spinal cord injury (SCI) frequently occurs in working-aged adults. Following SCI, return to work (RTW) is complex. OBJECTIVE: To describe RTW pathways for people with SCI in New Zealand. METHOD: Data from interviews of people with SCI were analysed using conventional content analysis and themes were developed. These themes were used to develop a graphic that described RTW pathways. RESULTS: Three groups of participants were identified: those who had returned to work, those who would work when they were ready and those where work seemed too far off. Among the first two groups, the themes of constantly recalibrating expectations, having a supportive employer, control/autonomy over work role, exploring options, maintaining hope and knowing work will be there when I am ready, were prevalent. For participants where work seemed too far off, two themes, I don’t know if I can work and rehabilitation is my priority, were identified. The resulting model highlighted that RTW pathways following SCI are complex and non-linear. CONCLUSION: While RTW may be reasonably straightforward for some, for others it can be more circuitous and difficult to navigate. Therefore, vocational rehabilitation programmes should consider where the individual is on the RTW pathway and provide appropriate individualised interventions.
Dancing with uncertainties in the era of artificial intelligence
Authors: Ventura Juan , Gold-von Simson Gabrielle , Sukhov Renat
Published: September 2023

In this commentary, a medical student reflects on the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in mitigation of physician burnout and moral injury. The rapid introduction of AI technologies may present a challenge to medical professionals, especially those engaged in the transdisciplinary care of children with disabilities.
A call for action: Increasing the pediatric rehabilitation medicine workforce
Authors: Turk Margaret A. , Gans Bruce M. , Kim Heakyung , Alter Katharine E.
Published: September 2023

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is a unique blend of traditional medical rehabilitation knowledge and skills primarily focused on temporary and/or permanent disability conditions of childhood onset throughout the age continuum, with an emphasis on promoting function and participation. Although there are two established pathways to enhance knowledge and skills in PRM, one a combined residency with Pediatrics and the other a PRM fellowship, there has been a relative decline in participants in this training, as has been seen across other subspecialties in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and other medical specialties. Based on pediatric rehabilitation physician surveys and the increasing prevalence of children with disabilities, there has been a call to consider opening PRM fellowships to physicians not trained in PM&R. This commentary proposes establishing a commission to lead a transparent and inclusive process to assure that all options to address issues related to optimizing PRM care are considered and provide a course of action to address the needs of children and adults with childhood onset disabilities.
Comparison of German Translations of the System Usability Scale – Which to Take?
Authors: Brix Tobias J. , Janssen Alice , Storck Michael , Varghese Julian
Published: September 2023

The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a reliable tool for usability measurement and evaluation. Since its original language is English, a translation is required before a target group can answer it in their native language. The challenge of translating questionnaires lies in the preservation of its original properties. Different versions of a German SUS have been proposed and are currently in use. Objective of this work is to find and compare available German translations. Four versions were found and compared in terms of the translation process and the exact wording of the translation. Only the version of Gao et al. has been systematically validated, but has an unnatural wording. Although not validated yet, the proposed version of Rummel et al. is a good compromise between wording and methodically clean development. The version of Lohmann and Schäffer is the close runner up, as it may improve the wording at the expense of methodological accuracy. Since the version of Rauer gives no information about its translation process, it is considered least preferred of the four compared translations.
Long-term beneficial effect of faecal microbiota transplantation on colonisation of multidrug-resistant bacteria and resistome abundance in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection
Authors: Nooij Sam , Vendrik Karuna E.W. , Zwittink Romy D. , Ducarmon Quinten R. , Keller Josbert J. , Kuijper Ed J. , Terveer Elisabeth M.
Published: September 2023

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a growing global threat, especially in healthcare facilities. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective prevention strategy for recurrences of _Clostridioides difficile _infections (rCDI) and can also be useful for other microbiota-related diseases. We study the effect of FMT in patients with rCDI on colonisation with MDR bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) on the short (3 weeks) and long term (1-3 years), combining culture methods and faecal metagenomics. Based on MDR culture (n=87 patients), we see a decrease in the colonisation rate of MDR bacteria after FMT (20/87 before FMT = 23%, 10/87 three weeks after FMT = 11.5%). Metagenomic sequencing (n=63 patients) shows a reduction in relative abundances of ARGs in faeces, while the number of different resistance genes in patients remained higher compared to healthy donors (n=11 donors). Furthermore, plasmid predictions in metagenomic data indicate that rCDI patients harboured increased levels of resistance plasmids, which appear unaffected by FMT. In the long-term (n=22 patients), the recipients’ resistomes became more donor-like, suggesting that microbiota restoration continues after 3 weeks post-FMT. Taken together, we hypothesise that FMT restores the gut microbiota to a composition that is similar to healthy donors, and potential pathogens are either lost or forced to very low abundances. This process, however, does not end in the days following FMT. It may take months for the gut microbiome to re-establish a balanced state. Even though a reservoir of resistance genes remains, FMT may lead to a more stable and resilient microbiota composition.
Ceftriaxone Usage and Resistance Rates in Internal Medicine Departments
Authors: Shimoni Zvi , Froom Paul
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTON: Ceftriaxone has been recommended for empiric treatment for urinary tract and respiratory tract infections, but there are recommendations to limit its' use in order to prevent an increase in resistance rates. It is unclear however, whether the continued widespread use will increase resistance rates.

METHODS: We included all patients hospitalized in internal medicine departments from 2019-2021 and extracted administered antibiotics, urine, and blood cultures with resistance reports from the computerized data base. We compared the yearly proportion of patients treated with various antibiotics and the resistance rates of urine and blood pathogens.

RESULTS: 44.1% of patients were treated with antibiotics during 63.3% of the total hospital days. Ceftriaxone was given to 22% of patients in 2019 and increased to around 30% in 2020 and 2021. There were however, no significant changes over the three-year period in resistance rates to Ceftriaxone that was around 30% for E coli, and 40-50% for klebsiella pneumonia and proteus mirabulis. The overall usage of carbapenems and amikacin were 3.4% and 1.4% respectively and resistance rates did not increase over the follow-up period. The resistance rates for blood cultures were the same observed for urine bacteria.

CONCLUSION: We conclude that resistance rates have been stable over the past three years despite the increasing use of ceftriaxone. Further follow-up is required to see if the resistance rates do not increase over the longer-term, and studies of the clinical utility and disutility of empiric treatment with ceftriaxone in patients with suspected bacterial infections of the urinary tract and elsewhere will determine recommended antibiotic policies.
The nature of kidney damage causing the development of acute renal failure in patients with COVID-19 (according to morphological studies)
Authors: Teplova Natalia Vadimov , Evsikov Evgeny , Bairova Kermen Ivanovna , Dzheksembekov Aldar Gabitovich , Melnichenko Alexander Sergeevich
Published: September 2023

The literature review presents data on the study of the nature of kidney damage in patients with COVID-19 with acute renal insufficiency according to histo-morphological lifetime and postmortem studies of the kidneys during the peak of the epidemic of infection in 2020-2022. In the analysis, the role of direct viral damage to tissues and organ cells is questioned. The frequency of diagnosis of glomerular, tubular, interstitial and vascular lesions is specified, the significance of the presence of variants of the apolipoprotein-1 (APOL1) gene in patients with severe respiratory complications of acute viral infection is assessed.
Deconstruction of Gender Dynamics and Its Implications for Gendered Inclusive Design: Application of Urban Big Data and Interpretable Machine Learning Method in India
Authors: Chadha Trishla
Published: September 2023

The vectors of inequality and difference are multiple - class, gender, race, culture, age, and sexuality - intersecting in a complex matrix. Robust studies reinforce that gender inequalities in space occupation are not necessarily the consequence of normative desires, such as “equal” or “just separate”, but can also be the result of the way urban environments are structured and culturally created, implying unequal access to space.

The relationship between fear experienced by women for their safety, a sense of victimization, and women’s movement patterns in urban places are three phenomena that are rarely dealt with in combination. For many years, crime prevention through environmental design has been proposed as a principle for enhancing safety in urban environments and understanding the relationship with fear and safety associated with the built environment. Yet, little is known about the application of these policies to gendered urban spaces. This study proposes qualitative surveys to depict the number of women who experience fear and the characteristics of the most frightening places. Qualitative studies, however, are said to be of limited use in understanding how fear affects social and mental processes, as well as how space is produced as a result of fear. The matter is explained with profound depth using quantitative research techniques that analyze the relationship between crime incidence and the urban environment using geo-located urban big data, such as points-of-interest (POI), crime data, and street view imagery data from the study area – New Delhi, India. This study proposes a comprehensive evaluation model for gender, crime, and safety in cities, integrating the space syntax method, neural networks for street view image feature extraction, and Twitter data on emotions experienced by people, providing both quantitative calculation and qualitative observation results. The results highlight the promising approach of using multi-methods to analyze the adequacy of urban principles and policies in encouraging greater inclusion within the context of this new paradigm by examining and compiling the available data, developing gender-sensitive frameworks, conducting case studies, and critically evaluating the study area to formulate hypotheses and apply assumptions. The proposed evaluation model serves as a useful tool for policymakers and urban planners to understand gender-related crime dynamics, leading to informed decisions and improvements in the quality of urban environments.
Influence of weather conditions, basic tillage, productive moisture and nutrients on the yield of grain crops
Authors: Mitrofanov Dmitri
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The aim of work – to establish the impact of weather factors, the content of productive moisture and nutrients in the soil on increasing the yield of field crops in grain-pair crop rotations. Research methods: field, thermostatic-weight, ionometric, Machigin’s. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the impact of agrometeorological conditions (2014–2021), the content of productive moisture and nutrients on the yield of grain crops after zero and flat-cut processing (25-27 cm) of soil on parts of the slope was assessed. Results. It was found that, on average, during the growing season (May – August), the air temperature (18.8 °C) and dry days (74) negatively affect the yield of barley (1.10 and 0.86 t/ha) on the upper part of the slope and amount to 55.72 and 66.55 % for flat-cut tillage compared to zero (control) – 43.88 and 55.38 % (P ≤ 0.05). Atmospheric precipitation (92.0 mm) has a positive effect on the yield of durum wheat (0.99 and 0.83 t/ha) on the middle part of the slope and amounts to 47.39 % on the flat-cut and 52.03 % without tillage (P ≤ 0.05). Spring productive moisture (105.0 and 101.0 mm) in the meter layer of soil favorably affects the yield of soft wheat (1.05 and 0.78 t/ha) on the upper part of the slope and amounts to 64.15% for flat-cut processing compared to 76.80 % control (P < 0.05). The increase in the yield of soft wheat (1.42 t/ha) and barley (1.43 t/ha) depends on the influence of the content of mobile phosphorus (3.7 and 3.5 mg / 100 g) in the soil layer 0–30 cm on the lower part of the slope for flat-cut processing and amounts to 54.15 and 55.98 % (P < 0.05). Thus, dry weather conditions, the content of productive moisture, nitrate nitrogen, mobile phosphorus and potassium for the remaining sowing options do not affect the increase in yield.
Productivity and adaptability of pea varieties in the subtaiga of the Northern Trans-Urals
Authors: Sapega Valeriy , Tursumbekova Galina
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The purpose of the study is a comparative characteristic of the yield of peas in the production and state variety testing of the Tyumen region, as well as a comprehensive assessment of pea varieties by yield and adaptability parameters in the conditions of a subtaiga of the region. Methods. The studies were carried out on the basis of statistical data of the pea yield in the production and state variety testing of the Tyumen region for 2017–2021, as well as data on the results of state variety testing of the varieties admitted to use for 2019–2021 under the conditions of a subtaiga (Nizhne-Tavdinskiy and Aromashevskiy STP). Coefficient of index of environmental conditions (Ij), stress tolerance (Y2 – Y1), yield variability (v, %), plasticity (bi), stability (Si2) and general adaptive ability (GAA) were calculated. Results. The variety Bagu (30.5 and 33.0 c/ha, respectively) was the best in terms of average yield and average yield in contrast conditions, and in terms of realizing the yield potential the variety Kumir was the best (74.7 %). Stress tolerance is low in all varieties, from –19.7 (Yamal) to –27.3 (Tomas), and yield variability is significant, from 30.5 % (Bagu) to 42.7 % (Agrointel). Strong responsiveness to changes in conditions was noted in the variety Salamanca (bi = 1.13), which makes it possible to attribute it to intensive. The varieties Yamal (Si2 = 3.30) and Salamanka (Si2 = 4.36) were the best stability. The varieties Bagu (GAA = 3.3) and Salamanka (GAA = 2.5) were the largest general adaptive ability. The varieties Bagu (sum of ranks 19), Salamanca (sum of ranks 24), Yamal (sum of ranks 31) and Thomas (sum of ranks 33) were recognized as the best by the sum of the ranks of the parameters of yield and adaptability. Scientific novelty. The yield and adaptive potential of admitted to use of pea varieties was revealed based on the results of their testing in 6 environments using a number of methodological approaches. Practical significance. The ranking of varieties according to the parameters of yield and adaptability made it possible to identify the best varieties according to the complex of signs and properties in the conditions of the subtaiga of the Tyumen region.
Assessment of economic and biological signs of primocane raspberry in the conditions of the Orenburg Urals
Authors: Aminova Evgeniya , Merezhko Ol'ga
Published: September 2023

Abstract. The agro-climatic conditions of the Orenburg Urals are considered sharply continental, but generally favorable for the cultivation of raspberries. However, periodically there is a risk of exposure to abiotic stresses on plants, as a result of which raspberry varieties cannot maximize their productive potential. The purpose of the work is to give a comprehensive assessment of varieties and forms of raspberries of the repair type of fruiting according to economic and biological characteristics and to identify varieties and forms with high productivity and fruit quality. Methods. The objects of research were 9 varieties and 3 forms of raspberries of repair domestic breeding: Gerakl, Rubinovoe Ozherel’e, Zhar-Ptitsa, Oranzhevoe Chudo, Kalashnik, Arisha, Karamel’ka, Malinovaya Gryada, Zevs, 2-73, 1-33, 1-43. In this work, the duration of the fruiting period, the regenerative ability, biological productivity and the main elements of its structure, as well as the biochemical qualities of fruits were evaluated. Results. The greatest number of fruits on the shoot was found in varieties Zhar-Ptitsa (C) (168–175 pcs.), Arisha (160–173 pcs.), Malinovaya Gryada (150–157 pcs.), in forms 1-33 (169 pcs.) and 2-73 (158 pcs.). The variety Gerakl during the three years studied had the highest average fruit weight of 6.5-6.9 g and exceeded the control (Zhar-Ptitsa) by 56.8–58.5%. Our studies show that in the selected varieties and forms of raspberry repair, the percentage of ripe berries varied from 80 to 100 %, the yield was: Gerakl – 17.2–20.1 t/ha, Arisha – 13.2–17.6 t/ha, Malinovaya Gryada – 11.3–17.2 t/ha and 1-33 – 11,6–17,8 t/ha. The maximum sugar content was found in the varieties Karamel’ka (8.1%), Arisha (7.9%), Malinovaya Gryada (7.7%), exceeding the control (Zhar-Ptitsa) by 5.5–12.5%. Scientific novelty. The obtained results on the evaluation of raspberry cultivars are of great practical importance and can be used both in production and in breeding work.
Second Formant Transition Characteristics in Persian-Speaking People With Broca’s Aphasia
Authors:   Department of English Language, School of Management and Medical Information, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Qodrati Tavana Atefe , Mirsaeedi Atefe Sadat ,   Department of English Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran., Ghasisin Leila ,   Department of Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Bemani Zahra ,   Department of Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: This study aims to examine the acoustic characteristics of the second formant (F2) transition produced by Persian-speaking Broca’s aphasics compared to normal speakers. Methods: Eight subjects diagnosed with Broca’s aphasia and eight normal speakers participated in this study. The subjects produced six words (/ bâd / - / pâ / - / tâb / - / dâs / - / kâr / and / gâz /). The samples were analyzed using PRAAT and the F2 transition was measured for these words. F2 values were compared to the data available in the literature. Results: Since the data distribution was abnormal in this study, the Mann-Whitney U test was applied. The results of this study show that the mean of the second formant transition in healthy people and people with aphasia are significantly different from each other in the words /Bâd/ and /Kâr/ (P<0.05), in which the mean of the second formant transition in both words was higher in the group of people with aphasia compared to healthy people. The results also showed that the mean of the second-formant transition in these six words is significantly different and higher in the group of aphasic people compared to the group of healthy people (P<0.05). Conclusion: In patients with Broca’s aphasia, the F2 value was higher than normal speakers. The nature of Broca’s aphasia suggests that subjects with Broca’s aphasia show higher F2 values. Also, the focus on Broca’s aphasia indicates difficulties in applying secondary articulation to a sufficient extent. The results of these studies are likely clinically applicable in particular to improving assessment approaches and therapeutic programs for Persian speakers with Broca’s aphasia.
Mobility Compensatory Strategies in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis (A Qualitative Study)
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Centre, Iranian Centre of Excellence in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Saadati Qamsari Atefeh , Noorizadeh Dehkordi Shohreh ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Centre, Iranian Centre of Excellence in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Dadgoo Mehdi ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Centre, Iranian Centre of Excellence in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: The complications and motor disorders caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) not only affect the individual’s movement abilities but also play a crucial and valuable role in how these individuals carry out their daily activities. In this way, patients with MS use certain compensatory methods, depending on individual differences, their environment, and their family’s support, to help with the complications of this disorder. For this reason, this study aims to identify the compensatory strategies that people with MS use to adapt to their mobility limitations. Methods: In this study, 13 patients with MS (7 women and 6 men), with informed consent, an average age of 43 years, and a qualitative content analysis approach, were included in the study. The sampling was performed purposefully with maximum variation, and the data was collected via quasi-structured in-depth interviews. Immediately after each interview, the data was analyzed using Cheevakumjorn`s method. Results: After analyzing the data and extracting the resulting codes, the codes were classified according to their similarities and differences. Ultimately, three main components of “compensatory strategies for home mobility”, “compensatory strategies for outdoor mobility”, and “compensatory strategies for carrying out daily activities” were formed. Conclusion: Although families play a major role in compensating for the mobility problems of these patients, it is necessary for health providers to reduce the burden placed on their families, and to educate MS people on self-care and adjust their living environment. Furthermore, providing mobility assistive devices for the patients should be done according to their differences and their environment.
The Relationship Sexual Satisfaction and the Marital burnout in Married Women of Yasouj City
Authors:   Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Moteshafie Soghra , Jamshidimanesh Mansoureh ,   Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Haghani Shima ,   Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims Sexual dissatisfaction in women has several consequences. Due to the cultural factors and the traditional context of Iranian cities, there are limitations for women to talk about sexual issues and do not express their sexual satisfaction during the necessary care in reproductive age. This study aims to determine the relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital burnout of women living in Yasuj, Iran. Materials & Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 married women referred to four comprehensive health centers in Yasuj. Data was collected using a demographic form, the Married Women’s Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (MWSSQ), and the Couple Burnout Measure (CBM). The data was analyzed using the Pearson correlation test in SPSS software, version 22. Results The component of mental and physical barriers to sexual satisfaction had a significant positive correlation with the total score of CBM (r=0.488, P<0.001). Other three components of MWSSQ, including antecedents (r=-0.624, P<0.001), husband-related factors (r=-0.662, P<0.001), and dominant cultural values (r=-0.447, P<0.001) had a significant negative correlation with the total score of CBM. Conclusion Higher mental and physical barriers to sexual satisfaction can cause higher marital burnout in women, while lower antecedents, husband-related factors, and cultural values related to sexual performance can reduce marital burnout. Healthcare workers working in health centers should check women's sexual satisfaction status and, if necessary, remove their mental and physical barriers to sexual satisfaction and improve their physical, mental, and emotional conditions and relationships with husbands by providing training and counseling to them.
A socioeconomic development of Argentina in the first half of the XIX-th century
Authors:   Institute of the World History of the Russian Academy of Science., Kazakov Vladimir
Published: September 2023

This article examines formation of socioeconomic structure of Argenti-na after the War of independence. The author focuses on the main fea-tures of a new social order: land boom, estancia expansion, ranching export, expansion of foreign capital. After the War of Independence, large land ownership, latifundists became dominant in the country. Creole merchants, while maintaining their positions in the export-import trade, began to create large estancias. The high profitability of cattle breeding, in comparison with agriculture, led to the transfor-mation of cattle breeding into the main sphere of capital application. Along with the oligarchy, foreign capital became the most important component of the emerging structure. English capital appeared in Ar-gentina as a trading capital, but began to invest in estancias and saladeros – cattle processing enterprises. Argentine industry – manufactories and craft workshops in Buenos Aires and rural industry in the interior provinces – could not compete with foreign goods. Argentina has become an economic colony: the export of cattle products in exchange for the import of manufactured goods.
Adolfo Gilly and the Guatemalan epic. In search of revolution
Authors:   El Colegio de Michoacán, Oikión Solano Verónica
Published: September 2023

The article outlines a brief review of the life and work of Adolfo Gilly, especially focused on his revolutionary actions as a distinguished mili-tant of the Latin American Bureau of the Fourth Posadist International. His conception of the permanent revolution led him not only to critically delve into the processes of social change in Latin America, but also to become a revolutionary intellectual, whose pen was at the same time the insurgent rifle in the convergence of the Trotskyist Revolutionary Workers Party and the November 13 Revolutionary Movement.
Cracking the “glass ceiling”. Camila Vallejo and the new political leadership of women in Chile (2010-2018)
Authors:   Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Álvarez Vallejos Rolando , Labarca Mariana ,   Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Published: September 2023

This article explores the political leadership developed by Camila Va-llejo since 2010 until 2018. It examines the strategies developed by Va-llejo to crack the “glass ceiling”, that is, the barriers she had to over-come as a woman, first as student leader and later as congresswoman. It suggests that while being a student leader, Vallejo tried to tightly cir-cumscribe her speech to her political position regarding the demands of the student movement. Forced to deal with repeated sexist and machis-ta attacks, her strategy at this stage was to try as much as possible to ignore or silence the fact of being a woman. Later on, as she settled herself as a political leader in parliament, Vallejo increasingly adopted an openly feminist position, speaking of and making visible the main women’s struggles against sexist violence and for gender equality. Through this path, she managed to subvert the margins imposed on her, building a new feminist leadership within the institutional political system.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESSES AT ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Riepina Inna , Tepliuk Mariia ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: September 2023

This article addresses a crucial aspect of modern management - the quality management of business processes. It emphasizes the need for a systematic and effective approach to managing all aspects of an enterprise, including its business processes, in a constantly changing and highly competitive business environment. The article explores contemporary approaches to business process management, with a focus on a systemic approach to organizing and optimizing processes. These approaches take into account not only technical aspects but also quality management issues. The concept of "quality management of business processes" is thoroughly examined, encompassing a set of properties and characteristics related to interconnected activities that transform resources to deliver a final product or service. The article highlights the importance of combining technologicaland managerial aspects while formulating goals and allocating resources necessary for the execution of business processes. Optimization of processes becomes essential, especially when performance indicators do not meet the predefined standards. Furthermore, it acknowledges the potential to achieve superior results through efficient resource utilization and alignment of all aspects of enterprise functioning, including business process management systems, with the demands of external consumers. The implementation of a quality management system for business processes at various levels of an enterprise is demonstrated to help organizations improve their efficiency and adapt to changes in the business environment. It is argued that quality management of business processes is an indispensable component of modern management, aiding enterprises in achieving success and stability amidst constant change and fierce competition.
RISK IDENTIFICATION IN FORMATION OF THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF TRADE ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State University of Trade and Economics, Loi Anna
Published: September 2023

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of risk identification in the context of forming the economic potential of trade enterprises. The main purpose of the research was to determine key aspects and approaches to identifying risks that affect the development and stability of economic potential in trade enterprises. The paper considers various approaches to risk identification, including analysis of situational factors, use of expert methods, scenario analysis and use of mathematical models. The comparative analysis made it possible to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, which contributed to a more accurate determination of the significance of risks in the activities of trade enterprises. An integral approach to determining risk weights is proposed, taking into account both statistical data and factor analysis. The risk weights have been analyzed in detail for various components of the economic potential of a trade enterprise. The developed model allows comparing various aspects of the enterprise and their relationship with risks. This approach makes it possible not only to determine the current state but also to develop strategic directions for future development. Based on the results of the analysis, a system for classifying the economic potential of an enterprise depending on the economic potential index was developed. This system allows assessing the sustainability and capabilities of an enterprise in the face of existing risks. The classification reflects the level of readiness of enterprise for changes, increasing the efficiency of management of its economic potential. The conclusion of the article is that a detailed identification of risks is an integral part of the effective management of the economic potential of a trade enterprise. The developed methodologies and approaches can serve as a basis for a more accurate identification of risks and making informed decisions on their management.
ENSURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF THE REGION BY INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE REGION'S ECONOMY
Authors:   Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of State University of Trade and Economics, Merezhko Volodymyr , Makhnachova Natalia ,   Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of State University of Trade and Economics
Published: September 2023

The article examines the state of ensuring the sustainable development of the social and economic potential of the Vinnytsia region by increasing the competitiveness of the region's economy. It was noted that the spread of COVID-19 had a negative impact on the functioning of the economy: transport, tourism, the service sector, retail trade in non-food products, which were the most affected by leading the quarantine measures and spreading the virus. It has been clarified that the spread of pandemic has changed the agenda of activities of public administration bodies in the Vinnytsia region. It was ensured continuous operation of critical infrastructure and food security facilities, crisis communication with the population regarding compliance with quarantine measures and overcoming COVID-19 pandemic. It was established that under the conditions of martial law, the situation with the provision of critical infrastructure has become even more acute, which should be taken into account when planning measures to implement the Strategy of Balanced Regional Development of the Vinnytsia Region for the period until 2027. It is specified that sustainable development is such development that meets the needs of society in our time, but does not endanger the ability of future generations to meet their own potential needs. It was determined that a significant role in the structure of the real sector of economy is played by the industry of the Vinnytsia region, which during 2021 could not fully overcome the decline in economic activity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been analyzed that most researchers of impact of COVID-2019 point to the growth of poverty, bankruptcy of small and medium businesses, and decline of the economy. The crisis has forced the governments of some countries to review their internal food stocks and decide to ban the export of certain types of food products. At the same time, the pandemic stimulated development of information and communication sphere. Ensuring the conditions of sustainable economic development and increasing the competitiveness of the region's economy is proposed to be achieved through the development of the region's industrial complex; promotion of sustainable development of agricultural production; increase in the volume of exports of goods; positioning Vinnytsia as a region with a favorable business climate and strong investment potential.
PROBLEMS OF MODERN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT OF UKRAINE (POLITICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS)
Authors:   Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Titova Nonna
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the study of negative trends in the political and socio-economic development of Ukraine that arise in government. The author seeks answers to topical questions: Why is the economic situation in Ukraine in a state of depression? Can government officials think strategically? How to find ways to overcome negative trends in economic development? Why do the qualitative characteristics of the elected deputies not meet the requirements for candidates for positions in government? What can science offer to correct the situation in the electoral system? What science can solve a set of problematic issues regarding the assessment of the quality of strategic managers? The analysis of the level of economic development of the country confirms that it is the representatives of the legislative and executive branches who are not able to find the necessary innovative ways for Ukraine to get out of the depression. The ways of innovative development of Ukraine that will promote its civilized entry into the commonwealth of European countries are substantiated. Civilized is a worthy entry of a worthy country on mutually beneficial relations. The results of the analysis indicate the need to implement a new project for the training of managers-strategists, developed at the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management. Such training of specialists in strategic management should be taken into account in the methodology of integrated quality assessment of candidates in the structure of legislative and executive power. The author proposes new approaches to changing the basic principles of forming the electoral system, which may affect further changes in the quality of the management elite, which requires high professionalism, decency and patriotism. The article considers the possibilities of transition to a higher degree of democracy – meritocracy and the need to develop a methodology for integrated assessment of the quality of management staff, taking into account the laws of environics. Emphasizes the need for strict accountability of corrupt managers for the negative consequences of their decisions and actions that led to the collapse of the economy and impoverishment.
MARKETING SUPPORT OF THE ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, Bahorka Mariia , Ustik Tetiana ,   Sumy National Agrarian University, Yurchenko Nataliy ,   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University
Published: September 2023

The article examines theoretical approaches to crisis management, summarizes the causes of crisis phenomena in agricultural enterprises, defines the main components of marketing support in the crisis management system to avoid the vulnerability of the enterprise to crisis phenomena and eliminate their consequences. The main methodological approaches, tasks and principles of marketing support are presented, related to the search for target markets, conducting marketing research, developing a competitive product, as well as organizing feedback with consumers, activating demand for the product. The marketing support of the enterprise includes a number of operations of a commercial nature, interrelated with the movement of products from the territory of the producer to the territory of the consumer. At the same time, marketing elements make it possible to maintain the optimal level of financial and economic indicators in production activities. Marketing support develops in the process of overcoming contradictions between external conditions and internal capabilities of the enterprise. Marketing support includes a set of marketing elements, which are a kind of system for solving tasks related to the search for target markets, conducting marketing research, developing a competitive product and other elements of the marketing complex, as well as organizing feedback with consumers. Marketing support of an agricultural enterprise in the anti-crisis management system is necessary, because without it the enterprise will not be able to function normally and use its resources productively and profitably. It can be argued that the key priority of the marketing support of the anticrisis management system is: survival, ensuring (supporting) competitiveness, meeting the needs of customers, optimal use of one's strengths to achieve advantages over competitors, etc., and most importantly - stabilization of the activity of all subsystems of the organization, elimination of contradictions of microeconomic elements systems among themselves and with the external environment to restore the balance of the economic system (organization), restore its viability.
FORMATION OF THE MARKET OF CONSULTING SERVICES IN UKRAINE
Authors:   National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Khrapkina Valentyna , Yatsyna Yurii ,   National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the peculiarities of the functioning of the consulting services market in Ukraine. The concept and essence of consulting as a type of intellectual activity, the main task of which is to analyze, justify the prospects for development and use of scientific, technical and organizational and economic innovations, paying attention on the subject area and customer problems. The analysis of consulting services as a market product in the economic sphere is carried out, its characteristic features are revealed. For a deep understanding of the content and essence of consulting activities, the specifics of its subjects and mechanisms of use, the classification of consulting infrastructure. It is proved that the market of consulting services has specific properties that determine a special approach to business and marketing activities aimed at meeting demand. The specifics of the consulting services market in Ukraine are identified, the following main groups of participants in the consulting industry in Ukraine are identified: Branches of large foreign multifunctional companies that have consulting projects with Ukrainian state ones, implement a strategy to conquer new markets and those working on donor programs and providing technical assistance on management consulting in priority sectors of the economy; domestic consulting companies and specialized consulting companies that provide consulting services in certain areas of management consulting. The problems of consulting in Ukraine are defined. Emphasis is placed on the problem of lack of quality standards for consulting services, lack of special legal requirements for the implementation of this activity, its support depending on the specific economic sphere. The guarantee of high quality consulting services could be the development of consulting standards and on this basis the certification of consulting entities. The main significant problem remains the unregulated legislative definition of the relevant type of activity, which does not allow for statistical reporting of enterprises in this area.