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Dyfuzja wiedzy technicznej w państwach autorytarnych — casus Białorusi
Authors: Niklewicz-Pijaczyńska Małgorzata
Published: December 2021

The paper refers to the problem of knowledge diffusion and innovative activity of entities operating within the structures of authoritarian states. It is extremely important because it points to a specific paradox. On the one hand, authoritarian states try to participate in the global technology race; on the other, their strategy is based on the fundamental assumptions of authoritarianism, which automatically eliminates their chance of success in the area. Closure to external influences, monopolization of the economy, shaping the habits of imitative task performance, subordination to the superior interests of the state, and suppressing competition-based entrepreneurship reduce the innovative potential of authoritarian countries. This has a real impact on their low ranking in this area. The paper focuses on two aspects; firstly, its purpose is to determine to what extent Belarusian active innovative entities use the previously available technical knowledge in the solutions they have developed. Secondly, the article aims at identifying the scope and type of cooperation undertaken in the course of the innovation process they implement. In order to pursue the objectives, qualitative and quantitative research was carried out on the technical invention documentation, using the method of analysing the so-called patent citations. The conclusions of the research indicate that although the dynamics of the developing modern technology impose abandoning the traditional approach towards an ever wider opening of the inventive process to external sources, Belarus’ innovation policy forces innovators to focus primarily on internal sources of knowledge and their own, strongly individualized resources.
Autorytaryzm w zarządzaniu spółkami kapitałowymi
Authors: Sołtys Bogusław
Published: December 2021

The article focuses on the validity and utility of using the term “authoritarianism” in relation to certain models of management in capital companies as well as groups of companies. The article draws attention to the risks and consequences arising from authoritative management of capital companies. The article indicates the need to introduce appropriate safeguards which will protect the socioeconomic environment from the abuse of such a style of management in capital companies.
Ruch Nowego Życia w Chinach, 1934–1948
Authors: Demiańczuk Andrzej
Published: December 2021

In recent decades, there was a notable surge of interest in the history of the Republic of China (1912–1949). New Life Movement (Xin shenghuo yundong) was one of the most important en-deavours undertaken during the so-called Nanjing Decade (1927–1937) — a period of authoritarian rule of Guomindang (National Party), after the triumph of the Northern Expedition and before the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Inaugurated in 1934, this movement sought to revive Confucian virtues and create better society through the promotion of proper behaviour (especially etiquette and hygiene). Virtues, whose realisation in daily life was stated as the goal of the Move-ment, were li — propriety, yi — right action, lian — integrity, and chi — a sense of shame. Later, these goals were expanded to include promotion of militarisation (junshihua), aesthetic uplifting (yishuhua), and improving the production (shengchanhua) in peopleʼs lifestyles. Although the New Life Movement was initiated by Chiang Kai-shek on 19 February 1934 in Nanchang, in many respects it was a continuation of previous policies. To realise the New Life Movement, the Society for the Promotion of the New Life Movement (Xin shenghuo yundong cujin hui) was founded in 1934. Members of different factions in Guomindang participated in its activities. After the first two years, the New Life Movement disappeared from the spotlight, but remained active at least until 1948. During the war, the main task of the movement was participation in war efforts and, after the conflict ended, in post-war recovery. In the end, the New Life Movement failed in realisation of its stated goals. Nevertheless, it seems that its activities were still beneficial for Guomindang’s government. This article presents an outline of history and origins of the New Life Movement, as well as describe its goals and methods. In the end, there will be an evaluation of this important and controversial movement and its place in the history of Guomindang and China.
O prawie III Rzeszy Niemieckiej w Polsce (1939–1945)
Authors: Salmonowicz Stanisław
Published: December 2021

Studies on the legal situation of Poles under German occupation during the Second World War have been conducted in Poland for a long time. For many years, however, they have not sufficiently addressed the problem of the fundamental difference between the legal positions of Poles and Western Europeans during the German occupation. The book published in 2017 by Maciej Mitera, entitled Ordinary Fascism. The Legal Position of the Citizens of the Second Polish Republic in the General Government 1939–1944 is an opportunity to sort out the concepts of the law applied to Poles under German occupation. In addition to general regulations, laws, and decrees issued by Governor Hans Frank, the German authorities issued several general orders or prohibitions which defined the legal status of General Government residents. These regulations differentiated the legal position of various population groups in the territory of the General Government, segregating people and excluding certain groups from normal social life. At the same time, German regulations were the basis for the exploitation of society and served the purpose of confiscating its property, and finally — extermination. Further research is needed to gain a complete picture of the German occupation of Polish lands.
Sądownictwo polskie w Generalnym Gubernatorstwie. Refleksje o najnowszej książce Andrzeja Szulczyńskiego
Authors: Wrzyszcz Andrzej
Published: December 2021

The monograph discussed in this review article is not a comprehensive synthesis which fully covers the complex issues of the organization and functioning of the Polish judiciary in the General Government during the Second World War. The opinions formulated in the paper are polemical and often critical. However, many of the facts presented by Andrzej Szulczyński are completely new and significantly expand the state of our knowledge. The findings made by the author and the conclusions he formulated in the monograph will constitute an impulse for further research on the judiciary in Poland under German occupation during the Second World War, which I believe is necessary.
Evaluation of the accuracy of mobile cone-beam computed tomography after spinal instrumentation surgery
Authors: Eom Ki Seong , Park Eun Sung , Kim Dae Won , Park Jong Tae , Yoon Kwon-Ha
Published: December 2021

Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation provides 3-column stabilization, multidimensional control, and a higher rate of interbody fusion. Although computed tomography (CT) is recommended for the postoperative assessment of pedicle screw fixation, its use is limited due to the radiation exposure dose. The purpose of this preliminary retrospective study was to assess the clinical usefulness of low-dose mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT) for the postoperative evaluation of pedicle screw fixation. Methods: The author retrospectively reviewed postoperative mobile CBCT images of 15 patients who underwent posterior pedicle screw fixation for spinal disease from November 2019 to April 2020. Pedicle screw placement was assessed for breaches of the bony structures. The breaches were graded based on the Heary classification. Results: The patients included 11 men and four women, and their mean age was 66±12 years. Of the 122 pedicle screws, 34 (27.9%) were inserted in the thoracic segment (from T7 to T12), 82 (67.2%) in the lumbar segment (from L1 to L5), and six (4.9%) in the first sacral segment. Although there were metal-related artifacts, the image of the screw position (according to Heary classification) after surgery could be assessed using mobile CBCT at all levels (T7–S1). Conclusions: Mobile CBCT was accurate in determining the location and integrity of the pedicle screw and identifying the surrounding bony structures. In the postoperative setting, mobile CBCT can be used as a primary modality for assessing the accuracy of pedicle screw fixation and detecting postoperative complications.
Is France Once Again Looking for a Scapegoat?
Authors: Lederman Michael M. , Flier Jeffrey , Hale Peter , Haase Ashley , Powderly William , Reiss Peter , Silvestri Guido , Sekaly Rafick , Paiardini Mirko , Weissman Drew , Kuritzkes Daniel , Calabrese Leonard , Agre Peter , Reyes-Teran Gustavo , Landay Alan , Lewin Sharon , Richman Douglas , Volberding Paul , Hunt Peter , Schechter Mauro
Published: December 2021

On September 10, 2021, a special tribunal established by the French government launched an inquiry into the activities of former health minister Dr. Agnes Buzyn who was charged with “endangering the lives of others”. It is surprising to learn of this accusation and inquiry into the actions of a public health official whose response to the epidemic was, to all appearances, exemplary.
Ulusal Primer HPV Tarama Programının Niğde İlinde Mevsimsellik ve Demografik Eğilimleri: COVID-19 Pandemisinin Etkisi
Authors: ERDOĞAN Pınar , AKKAYA Fulya
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Bütün dünyada uygulanan ulusal HPV tarama programları prekanseröz lezyonların oluşumundan önce persistan HPV enfeksiyonunun tespit edilmesini sağlayarak serviks kanserinin önlenmesinde en güvenilir, etkili ve maliyet etkinliği yüksek yöntemdir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Niğde’de COVID-19 pandemisi kaynaklı kısıtlamaların HPV tarama programı üzerindeki etkilerini nesnel ölçütler kullanarak araştırmaktır. Ayrıca ilimizde ulusal tarama hedeflerinin gerçekleştirilme oranları, ilçeler bazında tarama oranlarının istatistiğinin çıkarılması, yıllık tarama oranları, HPV prevelansı ve HPV genotiplerinin dağılımını incelemek de hedeflenmektedir.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipte tasarlanan bu çalışma için Niğde ili ve ilçelerinde Ocak 2017 - Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında HPV taraması için serviks sürüntüsü aldıran kadınların elektronik medikal kayıtları retrospektif olarak incelenmiştir.

Bulgular: Toplam 11430 servikal sürüntünün 629 (5,51%) tanesi pozitif, 10765 tanesi (94,18%) negatif olarak rapor edilmiştir. En sık %17 ile HPV16’dır. İlimizde çalışma süresinde primer HPV taramaları ile hedef nüfusun ancak %15,66’sına ulaşılabilmiştir. COVİD-19 pandemisi nedeniyle 2020 yılında önceki yıllara göre anlamlı olarak daha az tarama yapılmıştır (p=0,001). Ayrıca HPV taramasında gözlenen mevsimsel ritim pandemi ile birlikte kaybolmuştur.

Sonuç: COVID-19 pandemisi nedeniyle uygulanan kısıtlamalar yaşamın her alanında olduğu gibi tarama programları üzerinde de oldukça olumsuz etkiler yaratmıştır. İlimizde yapılan taramalarda HPV pozitiflik oranının ülkemiz ortalamasının üstünde olduğu halde tarama oranlarının bölge ortalamasının altında kalması acil bir eylem planını elzem kılmaktadır. Özellikle tarama programlarının eylül-mayıs ayları arasında yoğunlaştırılması uygun bir strateji olarak görülmektedir. Ayrıca ülkemiz genelinde her il için tarama programlarının ilçeler bazında ve aylar bazında eğilimleri incelenerek bireyselleştirilmiş tarama programlarının oluşturulması tarama programlarının performansını arttırıcı etki sağlayacaktır.
RESEARCH OF WING DIHEDRAL ANGLE EFFECT ON AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF TANDEM-WING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
Authors: І. С. Кривохатько
Published: December 2021

In the last decade folding tube launch UAV became common, for which aerodynamic scheme "tandem" is reasonable. By the time tandem-wing aerodynamic characteristics are researched much less than ones of traditional scheme. Particularly it concerns wing dihedral angle effect on lift-to-drag ratio about which no quantitative data were found.Forward or rear wing dihedral angle appearance result in circulation redistribution and changing of rear wing induced drag. Rear wing dihedral angle effect on longitudinal aerodynamic performance of tandem-wing UAV model was researched through wind tunnel experiment. Geometry variables were forward and rear wing spans, rear wing dihedral angle and longitudinal stagger. Lift, drag and longitudinal moment coefficients were defined.The possibility of lift-to-drag ratio increasing at cruise regime was proofed. Rear wing negative dihedral angle application is able to increase maximal lift-to-drag ratio by more than 1.0 or about 10 %.It was found that wing dihedral angle effectiveness depends from relation of forward and rear wing spans and from longitudinal stagger. Longitudinal stagger increasing results in dihedral angle effectiveness falling if forward wing span is higher than rear wing. For bigger rear wing span increasing of longitudinal stagger results in dihedral angle effectiveness gaining. The hypothesis was declared that proposes theoretical explanation of experimentally founded dependencies.Also dihedral angle appearance increases lift slope because of rear wing carrying capacity gain and has almost no influence on maximal lift coefficient.All dependencies founded for rear wing negative dihedral angle are correct for forward wing positive dihedral angle except the last one is increasing longitudinal and lateral stability.
ACCURACY RESEARCH OF MICROSATELLITE ORIENTATION DEFINITION BY MEANS OF INTERACTIVE ORIENTATION SYSTEM COMPUTER MODEL
Authors: Лев Михайлович Рижков  , Ірина М. Барановська
Published: December 2021

Results of orientation definition precision research of a satellite due to TRIAD algorithm are described in this article.Investigation was conducted at referenced maximal admissible meanings of measurement unit errors and also elucidated vectors coordinate displacement in dependence of microsatellite orientation angles initial values at which the greatest errors of determining orientation angles could have place.Findings of performed researches will give an opportunity of orientation angles definition accuracy increasing of a spacecraft.Investigation of orientation accuracy is considered to be a quite cumbersome and time consuming challenge so as a consequence for resolving this problem interactive computer model of microsatellite orientation system was developed and created including a special tab for orientation angles accuracy studying of microsatellite by means of TRIAD algorithm.Interactive computer model allows in dialog mode to consider measurement unit instrumental errors effect on orientation system accuracy of microsatellite. Satellite dynamic features also are built into this model which makes possible to analyze precision of satellite orientation system in whole.It is easy to change algorithm of orientation determining, for instance, to QUEST algorithm. In its turn it helps estimate one more important task – to compare different algorithm efficiency of satellite orientation.
PLANNING METHODOLOGY CALIBRATION TESTS OF ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR FOR NAVIGATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Authors: В. Б. Успенський  , О. А. Татаринова  , Ю. Н. Коритко
Published: December 2021

The problem of the planning of the experiment devoted to definition of the heat drifting of the angular velocity sensor is considered. The methodology for experiment program construction is proposed, with providing a number of general and specific requirements. The methodology is based on the modeling of the simplified dynamic process that describes varying internal device temperature depending on the value of the external temperature. Experimental results confirm efficiency of the developed methodology.
INTERNATIONALISATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION BASED ON LEAN MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES: CASE STUDY OF JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Myhovych Iryna , Kurylo Vitalii
Published: December 2021

The paper deals with the phenomenon of lean management in higher education analyzed within the context of internationalisation process in Polish higher education as a means of ensuring inclusive global higher education space. Lean management is looked upon as one of the 21st century models of university management transplanted from the sphere of private enterprises and business companies’ management. The empirical analysis has been conducted with the use of statistical data provided by the official website of Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Republic of Poland. The data have been collected in accordance with the following internationalisation process indicators: amount of bilateral Memoranda of Understanding; Inbound Mobility: number of foreign students who have completed the full cycle bachelor's / master's degree; Inbound Mobility: number of foreign students who have completed the full cycle PhD’s degree; Inbound Mobility: participation in Quin Jadwiga Fund granting schemes; Inbound Mobility: participation in Erasmus / Erasmus+ Programme; Outbound Mobility: participation in Erasmus / Erasmus+ Programme; number of outbound mobile students in accordance with bilateral agreements; number of inbound mobile students in accordance with bilateral agreements; number of outbound mobile staff in accordance with bilateral agreements; number of inbound mobile staff in accordance with bilateral agreements. The collected data have shown gradual increase of internationalisation process indicators and allowed concluding that the introduction and support of lean management principles in higher education promotes the intensification of the internationalisation process.
PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ TRAINING FOR THE INNOVATIVE EXTRACURRICULAR WORK
Authors: Onyshchenko Nataliia , Serdiuk Nataliia , Krykun Valentyna
Published: December 2021

The research proves that the level of pre-service teachers’ readiness for innovative extracurricular work at school will be increased together with the general index of their satisfaction with the extracurricular work at university after the implementing the designed holistic program of their training. The participants of the pedagogical experiment were 148 students, divided into experimental and control groups; the experts were 18 teachers of Philological Faculty of the Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav and 10 General Secondary Schools teachers (Pereiaslav, Ukraine). After implementation of the program, 27% of participants were ready for innovative extracurricular work at the high level, 62% of students increased their level of readiness for innovative extracurricular work to the middle one. The suggested program also increased the students' satisfaction with the extracurricular work at university. On the basis of the research results, the authors suggest methodical recommendations for educators.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIL AT TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY FOCUSING ON CLIL TEACHER PROFILE
Authors: Štefková Jaroslava , Danihelová Zuzana , Kováčiková Elena
Published: December 2021

The submitted paper deals with the issue of CLIL implementation at the Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia, specifically with the CLIL teacher profile and the preparedness of the university teachers to apply CLIL into their teaching practice. The topic was selected due to the ever-increasing importance of English in everyday communication and for professional, academic, and scientific purposes. The nature of the research is qualitative; therefore, the SWOT analysis was used for analyzing the current state of teacher preparedness for CLIL implementation. The study was conducted using a sample of 15 university teachers teaching disciplinary subjects via a structured interview. The interviews were subsequently analyzed, considering three aspects of CLIL teacher profile: professional background and expertise, methodological preparedness, and language preparedness. Individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of implementing CLIL were established in the analysis. The results indicated a general lack of language and methodological preparedness of teachers. On the other hand, all interviewed teachers were eager to improve in the specific areas to teach using the CLIL methodology since they all acknowledged the importance of language knowledge. Nevertheless, students' insufficient level of language preparedness could be a threat to implementing the CLIL methodology, which could eventually discourage them from attending lectures and seminars where CLIL elements are applied.
Military-Technical Cooperation of Southeast Asian States
Authors: Yevtodyeva M. , Kramnik Ilya , Stefanovich D.
Published: December 2021

This monograph examines the trends and main areas of arms trade and military-technical cooperation in Southeast Asia over the past decades. In addition to direct acquisitions of weapons and military equipment (WME), the supply of subsystems and components, the licensed production and other forms of militarytechnical cooperation are also considered. Trends in arms trade are analyzed in terms of influence of such factors as internal instability, U.S.-Chinese confrontation in the Pacific region and disputes in the South China Sea, modernization of the armed forces and national defense industries of Southeast Asian countries. Particular attention is paid to various aspects of military-technical cooperation of the regional states with their key arms suppliers – Russia, the US, European countries, China, and South Korea.
European Union Higher Education and Science Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kharitonova E.
Published: December 2021

The author looks at the impact of the COVID-19 crises on the European higher education and scientific cooperation programs. During the pandemic the national governments announced strict lockdowns and other protective measures. Free movement across borders was hampered, university campuses mostly closed and many activities put on hold. In these circumstances participants of international exchange programs became particularly vulnerable: some were unable to move to their destination university or institution, others were experiencing difficulties returning to their home countries. Numerous logistical, administrative, health-related and other problems made the situation difficult for the students, professors and researchers, as well and for the staff responsible for the implementation of such programs. In response to this situation, the European Commission and its executive agencies issued guidelines for the participants, extended project deadlines and made other arrangements. At the same time, additional resources were channeled to digital education initiatives and to supporting research aimed at overcoming the pandemic, including diagnostics, treatment and prevention of COVID-19 and other related research fields. In the new program cycle the budget for the EU education and scientific cooperation programs, such as Horizon and Erasmus have been significantly increased and linked to the post-crisis recovery package. A new impulse has been given to the European education area and European research area. The author argues that despite serious problems caused by the pandemic itself and the lockdowns, the crisis became an additional factor for extending higher education and research programs and deepening integration efforts in these areas.
COVID-19 Related Development Aid Provided by the US and the Russian Federation
Authors: Beletskaya M.
Published: December 2021

The outbreak of the pandemic of COVID-19 in 2020 affected all spheres of human life and reiterated the important role of international development cooperation. This paper provides a qualitative study of the international assistance by the United States and Russian Federation as active donors and suppliers of vaccines against the COVID-19 virus. The research is based on publications in scientific journals, as well as up-to-date information on the official websites of U.S. and Russian government agencies related to the provision of such assistance. In addition, publications of aggregated data on the fight against the spread of coronavirus are used. The results indicate that in spite of a large gap between the U.S. and Russia’s development aid volumes, the political ambitions and actual objectives of development aid policies are similar. The initial response to the pandemic was similar between both countries. However, as the situation developed, the attitude towards vaccination and subsequently providing vaccine doses as aid proved to be different between the U.S. and Russia. While the U.S. concentrated heavily on the vaccination of its own population, Russia made an emphasis on using its vaccine as a “soft power” on the international market.
Scientific Discourse Role in the UK National Security Strategy Transformation
Authors: Aleshin A.
Published: December 2021

The research is devoted to the influence of scientific discourse on international relations. Three levels were identified - national foreign policy, interstate and supranational. This article focuses on a national-level study using the example of the UK. The withdrawal of the UK from the EU led to the transformation of the country's foreign policy identity. Today, in a new form and under new conditions, W. Churchill's idea of three equivalent roles for the UK – influence in Europe, in the Commonwealth and cooperation with the USA – is being re-incorporated into it. The scientific and expert community occupies an important place in the process of forming UK's foreign policy identity. Due to the authority of a number of British think tanks and the deep involvement of scientists in the process of national strategic planning, it plays a significant role in the planning of UK government policy. In the research, using the method of discourse analysis, the example of seven leading think tanks, and the approaches of the scientific and expert community to understanding the key problems and transformation of the UK national security strategy were studied. The analysis revealed a split in the positions of British researchers both on the problem of the UK’s future place in the world, and on the issue of government measures necessary to implement the most beneficial scenarios for the country's national interests. The impossibility of accurately predicting the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and relations with the EU in the field of security gives rise to polar points of view about the UK's future foreign policy subjectivity. According to the author, all the think tanks use the methodology of political realism in their research, which determines the primacy of the factors of power in the British scientific discourse. This limits the possibilities for long-term planning of foreign policy. The author sees the mostly tactical, adaptive and reactionary nature of the approaches of the British political elites to foreign and defense policy. However, the 2021 Comprehensive Review revealed a tendency towards a clearer understanding and formulation by political elites of the country's place in the world, which, including thanks to scientific political discourse, will continue to develop.
ESCRITA COMO REEXISTÊNCIA
Authors: Staudt Sheila Katiane
Published: December 2021

O romance Silêncio na cidade, de Roberto Seabra, publicado em 2017, retrata um crime bárbaro ocorrido na capital federal nos anos 1970. A certeza da impunidade – tema marcante na narrativa – move os donos do poder, calando indistintamente Justiça, imprensa e polícia – instrumentos de serviço e/ou proteção coletivos que, submissos ou subjugados, não têm outra saída senão sucumbir aos desejos torpes de uma elite legatária da barbárie e do caos. Entender como a memória auxilia na reexistência da personagem-protagonista é o que intentamos nesse ensaio, além de validar o manuscrito literário como signo que resiste às agruras de tempos obscuros.
O PONTO FORA DA CURVA DA RIBALTA EM A GLÓRIA E SEU CORTEJO DE HORRORES
Authors: Da Silva Borges Stephanie
Published: December 2021

Este trabalho procura examinar a maneira como o narrador-protagonista do romance A glória e seu cortejo de horrores, o ator Mário Cardoso, enquanto espelho da arte de seu tempo, parece ficar o tempo todo na corda bamba entre as esquerdas e as direitas mais raivosas do período da ditadura civil-militar brasileira, em função de sua própria ambição.
Los 30.000 QUE NOS HACEN FALTA
Authors: Cardoso Rosane Maria
Published: December 2021

Las investigaciones sobre la memoria son de gran interés para países que estuvieron bajo regímenes dictatoriales. Lo traumático no cesa al final de un estado opresor y los muertos y desaparecidos continúan afectando a los que sobrevivieron y a sus descendientes. En este artículo se discute la memoria y la post-memoria en la novela El mar y la serpiente, de la escritora argentina Paula Bombara. El foco de las reflexiones se construye bajo la perspectiva que la autora elabora una ficcionalidad alrededor de la protagonista con el intuito de reencontrar su narrativa personal y revisar lo borrado por la historia oficial.
Changes in weight and body composition after initiating insulin therapy and their relationship with metabolic control during the first year of type 1 diabetes in adults. InLipoDiab1 Study
Authors: Miętkiewska Maja , Uruska Aleksandra
Published: December 2021

Introduction. As in the general population, an increase in the incidence of overweight has been observed in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Nevertheless, weight gain in this group may contribute to the deterioration of the metabolic management. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the body weight and body composition after initiating insulin therapy and to assess their relationship with the metabolic management during the first year of T1DM in adults.Material and Methods. The prospective analysis included 139 adults patients with newly diagnosed T1DM, treated with Intensive functional insulin therapy (IFI) from the onset of the disease (age 26.3 ± 5.9 years). Patients were assessed at the time of the diagnosis and after 12 months. Metabolic parameters, including the HbA1c and lipid profile were investigated. The group was divided according to weight gain during the follow-up period.Results. Weight gain was observed in 68.3% of participants (n = 95). In most cases an increase in body fat was found (41% vs 59% p = 0.01). Changes in the body weight corresponded to significant changes in body composition. Conversely, HbA1c decreased during the follow-up in all groups. The highest reduction was observed in a group with “excessive weight gain”. Additionally, a significant increase in high density lipoproteins was observed in each group. However, weight gain was not accompanied by a deterioration of the lipid profile.Conclusions. Weight gain is a considerable problem among adults with newly diagnosed T1DM and is connected mainly with an increase of adipose tissue above the normal range. Changes in the body weight, associated with body composition changes, did not result in the dysfunctions of the metabolic management.
Dizziness as a first alarming symptom to neurological hospital admission: reasons and differentiation problem - a pilot study.
Authors: Mielańczuk-Lubecka Beata , Krzysztoń Karolina , Zdrowowicz Agata , Stolarski Jakub , Piaścik Rafał , Domitrz Izabela
Published: December 2021

Aim. This prospective study aimed to assess the diversity of diagnoses in patients hospitalized in the neurology department, in whom the occurrence of dizziness was the presenting complaint during qualification for hospitalization, based on a joint assessment performed by a doctor and a physiotherapist and the implementation of treatment, including physiotherapy.
Material and Methods. The study included consecutive patients selected from 2155 individuals hospitalized between 2018 and 2020 in the Neurology Unit who reported dizziness as the presenting complaint.
Results. 100 patients (the mean age 58.68±16.57) were qualified for the study: 53 men (the mean age 59.47±15.44) and 47 women (the mean age 57.79±17.88). In the overwhelming number of cases, dizziness was associated with a vascular incident. However, cases of vertigo were also reported.
Conclusion. A variety of diagnoses were made in patients hospitalized in the neurological department in whom the occurrence of dizziness was the presenting complaint during qualification for hospitalization.
Cardiovascular risk factors of poor prognosis in COVID-19 – a review
Authors: Zaher Eli A. , Keller Daria M. , Suntharampillai Nanthushan , Ujkani Endrit , Lesiak Maciej
Published: December 2021

Since the first report in 2019, COVID-19 has claimed many lives, even those previously in good health. Therefore, a proper diagnosis and identification of patients at the highest risk of serious complications is vital. In fact, COVID-19 can lead to systemic inflammation and multiorgan dysfunction. Apart from the respiratory system, the circulatory system is also affected, including numerous complications due to the cytokine storm, direct cytotoxic effects, downregulation of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, and low oxygen blood levels. In this review, we discussed cardiovascular risk factors associated with a poor prognosis in COVID-19 patients, including pre-existing risk factors or those acquired in the course of the infection. We also analyzed the role of biomarkers, ECG, and imaging in the identification of patients at the highest risk of unfavorable outcomes, as even subtle abnormalities in additional tests may have a significant impact on disease management.
Do arco musical primitivo ao berimbau de barriga
Authors: Falcão José Luiz Cirqueira , Duarte de Oliveira Marcos
Published: December 2021

Esse estudo tem por objetivo analisar a trajetória do milenar arco musical até a sua configuração brasileira como a conhecemos. O berimbau de barriga é hoje considerado, mundialmente, o principal instrumento da capoeira em todas as suas vertentes. Para atender aos objetivos dessa investigação, apresentaremos algumas lutas que utilizam instrumentos musicais para a sua prática, destacando o fato de que nenhuma delas utiliza o arco musical como acompanhamento, tal como ocorre com a capoeira. Apresentaremos ainda dados alusivos a alguns arcos musicais antecessores ao berimbau de barriga, conhecidos e divulgados pela humanidade, bem como, os primeiros registros que evidenciam a presença desse instrumento na capoeira. Defendemos a ideia de que o berimbau de barriga é uma ressignificação do arco musical africano, ocorrida no Brasil, no início do século XX. É neste mesmo período que se inicia o desenvolvimento da indústria automobilística no país e que os capoeiras passam a retirar o arame de aço que compõe a estrutura do pneu do automóvel para confeccionar o berimbau de barriga, pois percebem que esse material traz uma melhor sonoridade e durabilidade ao instrumento. Em decorrência dessa descoberta, surgiu a necessidade do uso do dobrão (moeda de cobre) para diferenciar os distintos sons que o instrumento passou a proporcionar. Mostraremos ainda que não encontramos a utilização do caxixi acompanhando outro instrumento musical que não seja o berimbau de barriga, assim como, em nenhuma outra manifestação que não a capoeira. Em nossas pesquisas encontramos o caxixi sendo usado de forma isolada como instrumento musical, seja por percussionistas, seja em rituais do candomblé. Verificamos, porém, que o arco musical malunga é tocado com o acompanhamento de um tipo de chocalho denominado "mai misra", que tem formato e função diferentes do caxixi. Neste artigo, descreveremos ainda as principais características e a composição do berimbau de barriga, bem como os elementos que o compõem: a verga, o arame, a cabaça, o caxixi, o dobrão e a baqueta. Apresentaremos dados comparativos em uma tabela que mostra a diferença de peso da verga entre a sua retirada na mata e sete dias após ter sido secada à sombra. Por fim, a título de ilustração, mostraremos o processo de confecção do berimbau de barriga a partir de uma oficina realizada.
Application Of Statistical Modeling To Interpret A Health System Crisis In Sri Lanka Due To COVID- 19
Authors: Karunathilake Indika , Amarasiri Mayuri , Hamdani Anver
Published: December 2021

This paper will discuss the application of statistic modeling to interpret a health system crisis in Sri Lanka due to COVID- 19.A strong focus on the preventive approach and the contact tracing with the utilization of available resources in a rational manner describes Sri Lanka’s response towards COVID- 19 prevention and mitigation. The early contact tracing, preemptive quarantining, isolation, and treatment were implemented as a concerted effort. This approach, proven efficient during the early phase of the pandemic, was sustainable when there was a rapid increase in the COVID- 19 patients since July 2021, exceeding the health system capacity.The country’s COVID- 19 situation during the period from 01st of August 2021 to 31st of October 2021 was taken into consideration. Variables used for analysis were; total number of cases, recovered cases, comorbid and O2 dependent patients, ICU patients, and deaths. The regression model was applied to analyze the data by using the EViews 12 (x64) software application.The correlation coefficients of all the independent variables under consideration implies that they have a strong positive relationship with the number of deaths occurred during the said period. According to the computed multiple linear regression model, the number of positive cases and O2 dependents have a positive relationship with the dependent variable. Further, the Durbin- Watson stat value of the model and multicollinearity test reflect that it is free from serial correlation thereby the model is fit. From the perspective of epidemiological control, these findings highlight the importance of keeping the number of cases within the limits of health system capacity.
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN MODERN HEI: CURRENT TRENDS
Authors: Vorobieva Eugene , Chebotaryov Nikolai
Published: December 2021

the features of the development of educational management for modern institutions of higher education in a competitive educational environment are highlighted. The components of educational management are also analyzed depending on the level of the management process in HEI. The article contains the author’s interpretation of the directions of development of educational management for the effective functioning of a modern HEI.
THE GENDER ASPECTS IN PROEIONAL SELF-ACTUATION OF FUTURE RESCUE WORKERS
Authors: Chaban Alona
Published: December 2021

the essence of such notions as “gender”, “gender symmetry”, “self-actuation”, is disclosed in the article; the gender equality implementation in the military environment, in women’s mastering the extremely hazardous professions and their self-fulfilment in this activity area is described; it is proved that the work on I-concept has facilitated (both males and females) to learn seeing their goals, to plan and attain tangible results in training and profession activities in the course of performing their duties; to understand their selves, their abilities and limitations, to learn manifesting their aptitudes and develop them actively, that is to work on fulfilment of their professional and life plans, therefore actuating themselves in future.
THE ESSENCE OF THE LEADERSHIP POSITION OF FUTURE PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALISTS
Authors: Pidgorny Konstantin
Published: December 2021

the essence of such concepts as “position”, “leader”, “leadership”, “leadership position” is revealed in the article, based on the analysis of the scientific literature it is proved that most of the works of scientists are devoted to the study of leadership as such, to the working out the approaches to the formation and development of leadership qualities, the author’s interpretation of the essence of the leadership position of future specialists in public management and administration is given, which is seen as a synergy of their personal, professional, civic qualities, actions and deeds aimed at implementing their main mission, that is readiness to ensure constructive interaction of public authorities, education, science, business and civil society.
PROBLEMS AND CONTRADICTIONS OF DISTANSE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDICATION
Authors: Biliankina Tatiana
Published: December 2021

This aticle deals with problems of distance learning in the national universities. The basic pedagogical problems of distance learning. Dedicated pedagogical problems that arise in the implementationof information and communication technologies in the educational process and the organization of pedagogical training system. A number of tasks are presented that require immediate solutions to optimize the use of information and communication technologies in the education system, both in a single educational organization and in the education system as a whole. Some options for solving the problems of distance education are proposed. The necessity of creating an institute of tutoring, as well as the main differences between the teacher of the traditional educational process and the tutor are considered.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Authors: Semenenko D. , Balueva O.
Published: December 2021

The article highlights the urgency of the problem. The essence of the personnel management system and its components are emphasized. The directions of influence of organizational culture on separate aspects of personnel management of the enterprise are described. Some examples of personnel management are given in the context of the importance of organizational culture. It is determined that the spiritual and ideological elements of organizational culture determine the content of employee culture and their interpersonal relationships, they directly determine the behavior of employees in the process of their individual and collective actions in the relevant stages of use and development of material elements. It is substantiated that this is an integrating factor that characterizes human relations in the process of formation, development and corresponding changes in the activities of the organization. It is proved that another element of organizational culture is the culture of labor and production, which is presented in the norms, standards and principles of internal regulations established by the owner (manager) and enshrined in regulations that ensure internal relations, stability and efficiency.
N. Belknap's Four-Valued Logic, Belknap Computer and New Proximity Functions for Comparing Discrete Objects
Authors: Dmitrienko Valerii , Leonov Sergey , Mezentsev Mykola
Published: December 2021

The idea of ​​Belknap's four-valued logic is that modern computers should function normally not only with the true values ​​of the input information, but also under the conditions of inconsistency and incompleteness of true failures. Belknap's logic introduces four true values: T (true - true), F (false - false), N (none - nobody, nothing, none), B (both - the two, not only the one but also the other).  For ease of work with these true values, the following designations are introduced: (1, 0, n, b). Belknap's logic can be used to obtain estimates of proximity measures for discrete objects, for which the functions Jaccard and Needhem, Russel and Rao, Sokal and Michener, Hamming, etc. are used. In this case, it becomes possible to assess the proximity, recognition and classification of objects in conditions of uncertainty when the true values ​​are taken from the set (1, 0, n, b). Based on the architecture of the Hamming neural network, neural networks have been developed that allow calculating the distances between objects described using true values ​​(1, 0, n, b).

Keywords: four-valued Belknap logic, Belknap computer, proximity assessment, recognition and classification, proximity function, neural network.
Behavior model of an intelligent agent based on a genetic algorithm
Authors: Vynogradov Volodymyr , Shumova Larysa , Biloborodova Tetyana
Published: December 2021

A solution of improving the behavior model of a non-player character as an intelligent agent by optimizing input parameters based on a genetic algorithm is presented. The proposed approach includes the development of a non-player character model: a skeleton, rigid bodies, the implementation of a dynamic model based on the Featherstone algorithm, and modeling of the character's behavior based on a genetic algorithm. The formation of a behavior model using a genetic algorithm that simulates the physical properties of a character, taking into account his actions, is proposed. The stages of the genetic algorithm include creating an initial population,  fitness score, selection, crossing and mutation. Based on the results of the experiments, the input parameters of the non-player character behavior model were determined, maximizing the cumulative fitness score, which acts as an estimate of the reward, which can be used as initial values for further experiments.

Keywords: non-player character, intelligent agent, simulation, genetic algorithm
Middleware architecture for data consistency in multi-cloud systems
Authors: Kozina Olha , Panchenko Volodymyr , Rysovanyi Oleksandr
Published: December 2021

Multi-cloud middleware must perform many different resource management, control, and monitoring functions that must interoperate but may differ in implementation in each cloud service provider. A mechanism for monotonic recording model implementation for multi-cloud systems with a geo-distributed middleware architecture is proposed in the article. It is shown, the middleware modules location defines the algorithm of synchronization of start moments of adjusting intervals required to generating the global sequence numbers for customer's data recording into the databases of multi-cloud systems. Figs.: 2. Tabl.: 1. Refs.: 10 titles.

Keywords: middleware architecture, geo-distributed middleware architecture, multicloud systems.
Modeling the volatity of cryptocurrency markets
Authors: Moroz Volodymyr , Yalymova Ivanna
Published: December 2021

The application of the model of geometric Brownian motion (GBM) for the problem of modeling and forecasting prices for cryptocurrencies is analyzed. For prediction the solution of the stochastic differential equation of the GBM model is used, which has a linear drift and diffusion coefficients. Different scenarios of price movement are considered.

Keywords: geometric Brownian motion (GBM), modeling, forecasting, cryptocurrency.
FEATURES OF ELITE AND LEADER TRAINING IN THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Authors: Sokol Yevgen , Romanovskiy Oleksandr , Ponomaryov Olexandr
Published: December 2021

the meaning and tasks of the professional activity of a modern engineer are revealed. The content and nature of its preparation in the system of higher education are substantiated. The need for a clear focus of this training on identifying potential leaders among students and the subsequent purposeful development of their leadership potential is shown. It is proposed to focus the rest of other students on their training as representatives of the national humanitarian and technical elite. The characteristic features of the training of the elite and leaders in the conditions of institutions of higher engineering education are analyzed. The experience of such training, accumulated at the National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, is given. The importance of forming students’ innovative thinking and development of their creative abilities as a condition for the implementation of the paradigm of education 4.0 and staffing industry 4.0 is emphasized.
GENDER FEATURES OF POLYCOMMUNICATIVE EMPATHY OF LEADING STUDENTS
Authors: Pidbutska Nina , Knysh Anastasia
Published: December 2021

the article considered the problem of manifestation of polycommunicative empathy in students with strong leadership qualities. The role of empathy in the formation of students’ leadership style was analyzed. The study found that empathy is one of the most important features in the personality structure of a modern student leader, and its formation should be given special attention in higher education institutions. An empirical study of leadership skills revealed that about 29% of students have a high level of leadership skills. The analysis of gender peculiarities of the manifestation of polycommunicative empathy of students-leaders allowed to determine that empathy is better developed in girls than in boys. The article presents promising areas of development of the topic.