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Hot Spot Policing: An Evidence-Based Practice Guide for Police in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Chainey Spencer , Alvarado Nathalie , Serrano Rodrigo
Published: July 2024

Hot spots policing (HSP) is an effective approach for decreasing crime. This guide is designed to help police agencies better understand and make practical use of this policing strategy. The guide explains how HSP works in helping to decrease crime, and describes the processes involved in implementing a successful program in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC). It also offers practical advice on how to address many of the challenges involved in implementing HSP, how to evaluate its impact, and how to complement it with other policing approaches to help sustain decreases in crime. Included throughout the publication are case studies from the region that help illustrate how HSP is applied. The guide also answers questions that are often asked about HSP, such as issues associated with the displacement of crime.
Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean: Advancing Together in an Evolving World
Authors: Mesquita Moreira Mauricio , Dolabella Marcelo , Saeteros Mario , Veiga Pedro da Motta , Rios Polonio Sandra , Na Sanggon , Kim Younghoon
Published: July 2024

This report reviews the latest trends in trade and investment and highlights the potential for Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to unlock new opportunities in food and energy security, as well as climate resilience, through strengthened multilateral trade systems and enhanced norms in competition, labor, and environmental standards. Koreas advanced innovation system can significantly boost LACs productivity through the adoption of new digital technologies. Conversely, LAC, as the worlds largest net exporter of food and agricultural products, can help stabilize and reduce global food prices, benefiting Korea and other nations.
Out Of Time
Authors: Francis Vievee
Published: July 2024

a poem by Vievee Francis
A Final Dream Of Longing
Authors: Francis Vievee
Published: July 2024

a poem by Vievee Francis
One Black Man’s Prayer For Peace
Authors: Jess Tyehimba
Published: July 2024

a poem by Tyehimba Jess
At 50
Authors: Sáma Metta
Published: July 2024

a poem by Metta Sáma
Creature Gretel
Authors: Alleyne Lauren K.
Published: July 2024

a poem by Lauren K. Alleyne
“Making America Gothic Again: Reading Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America Today”
Authors: Keen Paul
Published: July 2024

Few historical phenomena seem less gothic than democracy, an ideal that is virtually always figured in terms of rational enlightenment and transparency, all of which made the January 6th insurrection in Washington especially unsettling: an interruption, not just of the important business of the day but of the most fundamental progressivist narratives of western civilization. But there have been other, more ominous accounts of democracy that would have figured these events more as a culmination than an interruption of the larger historical forces at work. Writing in the aftermath of the insurrection, this paper returns to Alexis de Tocqueville’s warning in Democracy in America that however precious, democracy was not the antithesis of despotism but an historically specific set of conditions that lent themselves to new, more insidious forms of despotism which would “degrade men without tormenting them.” Confronted with the spectre of this unprecedented form of oppression, Tocqueville warned in classic gothic terms that its greatest threat may have been its obscurity: “the old words of despotism and of tyranny do not work. The thing is new, so I must try to define it since I cannot name it.” It was, by all measures, a classic gothic tale: democracy as the basis for rather than safeguard against unprecedented and even unnameable forms of tyranny. This paper asks how Tocqueville’s warning can better understand our own highly polarized political situation today.
Effects of gaseous phase nucleation in kinetics of her on transition metals
Authors: Vvedenskii A. V. ,   Voronezh State University, Gutorov I. A. , Morozova N. B. ,   Voronezh State University,   Voronezh State University
Published: July 2024

Theoretical description of effect of gaseous phase 3D-nucleation in kinetics of cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction was made. Algorithm of separation of nucleation stream from general current of potentiostatic measurements was obtained. The system of critical coordinates for different nucleation models was created, their invariance to the nature of moving H or H2 particle on the electrode surface was shown. It was confirmed experimentally by means of cathodic chronoammertry the appearance of kinetic complications in gaseous phase of 3D-nucleation in hydrogen evolution reaction on Cu, Ag, Au, Ni, Pd and Pt in sulphuric acid. It was determined, that formation of gaseous bulb nucleus is limited by surface diffusion of hydrogen molecule (or its ad-atom). Activation of potential nucleation centers is carried out instantly. The influence of overpotential, metals and solution composition on nucleation parameters was discovered.
Influence of Soaking, Boiling, Roasting, and Germination on the Composition and Functional Properties of Algerian Chickpea Flour, and the Consumer Acceptability of Chickpea Cheese Analogue
Authors: Guemra I. , Adoui F. , Sabba E. , Ferhat R. , Benatallah L.
Published: July 2024

Background: Chickpeas, rich in protein and fiber, are essential in a healthy diet, as the plant-based cheese industry responding to environmental demands. The objectives of current study were dual-folded: to scrutinize the impact of diverse treatments on the physicochemical and functional characteristics of chickpea flour, and to assess the suitability of this chickpea flour as a raw material for the formulation of a plant-based cheese analogue.
Methods: Soaking at room temperature for 15 h, boiling for 20 min, roasting at 180 °C for 30 min, and germination for 24 h were utilized for a chickpea variety harvested from Constantine of Algeria in 2021. The effects of these treatments were investigated with regard to the chemical composition and functional features of chickpea flour. Additionally, The suitability of chickpea flour for the development of plant-based cheese analog was ascertained by analyzing its color properties, texture profile, and sensory evaluation. ANOVA (XLSTAT 2014) and Tukey’s pairwise comparison test at the 5% significance level (p<0.05) were applied to perform statistical analysis.
Results: All used treatments resulted in significant enhancements (p<0.05) in crude fat content and Emulsifying Capacity, along with significant reductions in swelling and Foaming Capacity, which was notably high in raw chickpea flour with 142.06%. Moreover, roasting reduced significantly moister content and exerted a positive effect on Water Absorption Capacity. However, the remaining chemical composition parameters and functional characteristics failed to reveal significant changes following the applied treatments. In texture profile analysis, chickpea cheese analogs exhibited lower values of hardness and cohesiveness in comparison with the commercial cheese. The chickpea cheese analogues received lower scores  compared to the commercial cheese based on the sensory evaluation.
Conclusion: Each treatment manifested distinct impacts on the chemical composition and functional properties of raw chickpea flour. Chickpea cheese analogue failed to be well-received by consumers.
Evaluation nutrients of Turkish Snack Bars Based on Labeling and Web Page Information: A Qualitative Research
Authors: Altuncevahir İ. Öztürk , Erdoğan E. Özkul , Yücesoy S.
Published: July 2024

Background: Snack bars, a globally popular food category, contain a diverse variety of  ingredients and appeal to different dietary preferences. Even though snack alternatives are gaining prominence as viable options for promoting healthy dietary patterns, the composition of certain snacks may pose sustainability-related concerns and effects on environment. This study investigates the energy and nutrient composition of fruit-based snack bars, with a focus on sustainable practices, and the significant inclusion of dates and nuts in production.
Methods: Between 10 and 25 July 2023, 49 healthy bars from 12 companies, accessible in five supermarkets, underwent a comprehensive analysis. The researchers visited selected supermarkets, identified the products on the shelves, and collected information on the contents from the labels. The label information was then cross-referenced with the brands' websites. The average values of energy, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, and salt contents of 100 g samples of the products were assessed. Group proportions were investigated through the Chi-square test. As comparisons involving numerical variables failed to meet the assumption of normal distribution, independent comparisons were performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test for more than two groups and Mann-Whitney U test for two groups. The significance level was set at p<0.05.
Results: Dried fruits, particularly date and their derivatives, are the most prominently featured ingredients (87.8%) of the nutritious snacks, followed by other dried fruits containing apple, cherry, and orange. Oily seeds are the most preferred additional ingredient (75.5%), followed by cocoa (57.1%), spices (57.1%), sweeteners, and coconut. Almonds are the most preferred variety among nuts (36.7%). Other ingredients frequently utilized in bars, such as chickpea flour and chicory root fiber. It is noteworthy that, several snack bars were including  multiple ingredients simultaneously whereas others lacked certain ingredients  entirely. Furthermore, combination of those ingredients were discovered to be prevalent in various snack bars.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights for consumers and industry stakeholders, guiding them towards choices aligned with nutritional preferences and supporting environmental and economic sustainability.
Traumatic Lateral Spondyloptosis of the Lumbar Spine: A Case Series and Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors: Miller MD L. Erin , Lesha MD Emal , Roach MS Jordan T. , Venable MD Garrett T. , Mangham MD William , Dacus MD Mallory , Blum MD Deke , Muhlbauer MD Michael S. , Cardenas MD Raul J.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Lateral spondyloptosis of the lumbar spine is a rare and devastating form of traumatic spinal injury. Given the paucity of lumbar lateral spondyloptosis case reports in the literature, the authors seek to inform readers of the clinical, radiological, and operative considerations for three patients with this uncommon clinical presentation, as well as provide a comprehensive review of the literature on this topic.
Methods: A retrospective chart review of three patients admitted to Regional One Health Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis, TN, with traumatic lateral spondyloptosis of the lumbar spine over a three-year period was performed. We also conducted a comprehensive review of the literature on traumatic lateral lumbar spondyloptosis.
Results: Three cases of traumatic lateral lumbar spondyloptosis were identified. Clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and operative considerations are presented.
Conclusions: Traumatic lateral lumbar spondyloptosis is a rare form of translation injury associated with severe neurological deficits. Our experience and thorough literature review broadly advocate for early surgical intervention in these patients. Regardless of whether a neurologic exam is presented, this management strategy may improve neurologic motor outcomes.
CLUSTER ANALYSIS AS A MARKETING TOOL FOR DETERMINING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Kirilina M. A.
Published: July 2024

The transition of any socio-economic system to a market economy causes the existence of two forces known as demand and supply that direct the production of goods, services and processes. The main difference between such economies is the independence of regulating the central body of economic decision-making and pricing of goods and services instead of which the activity is based on voluntary exchange. This type of market functioning gives business entities freedom to achieve profit through the creation of results that are more valuable than the entrances used by them and produce better results not only in terms of economic effects but also social. To date, despite the fact that the market economy is a widespread economic formation, lively discussions about the level of government intervention, which are considered optimal and effective, are taking place. Market systems of the economy in some moments of their functioning feel the need for state intervention, namely: pricing, licensing, quotas, financing, subsidies, etc. Among such entities is a system of education that belongs to the tertiary sector of the economy and has all its characteristics in terms of management. The education system in Ukraine belongs to the institutions of the budget sphere, which is governed by the Budget Code, according to which it is fully maintained at the expense of the state or local budget, and is non-profit. The main features of budget organizations are their financing under budget restrictions; affiliation of institutions to non-profit organizations; The financial position of institutions is determined by the timeliness and completeness of the receipt of appropriations from the respective budgets or the payment of accounts in accordance with the obligations accepted by expenditures of such institutions are state payments that do not create or compensate for the institution's financial requirements. Defined features impose a number of restrictions on the use of a complex of marketing tools by business entities. Violation of the basic laws of a market economy leads to non-compliance with its basic law – the law of competition, which underlies the economic development of management objects. The question arises: how to determine and evaluate the level of competitiveness of such management system in conditions. The work proposes to use cluster analysis as a tool that makes it possible to objectively determine the marketing capabilities of the education system.
The Phonetic Challenges of Vowel Elision for Nigerian Students of French for Specific Purpose (FOS)
Authors: Akpotoghogho Awodeha , Braimoh Jimoh Junior
Published: July 2024

This article examines the specific phonetic challenges faced by Nigerian students in French vowel elision for specific purpose (FOS). The study analyzes the difficulties related to vowel elision, a phonetic process crucial for the acquisition of advanced linguistic skills in FOS. The research methodology includes classroom observations, student assessments, and interviews with students and teachers, providing in-depth analysis of error patterns and contributing factors. The results show that the main obstacles come from the interference of mother tongues (L1), insufficient phonetic training and a lack of awareness of the nuances of French phonology. The study proposes suitable teaching strategies, focusing on targeted phonics training and awareness activities, to improve the effectiveness of FOS teaching for Nigerian students. Implications for teaching practice and future research are discussed.
Innovation in Basque SMEs: analysis and reflection on the Innovation Survey
Authors: Alkorta Maddalen , Elola Aitziber , Wilson James ,   Universidad de Deusto,   Universidad de Deusto,   Universidad de Deusto
Published: July 2024

This report explores the main characteristics of Basque SMEs with respect to innovation, aiming to better understand why the Basque Country ranks worse in some SME innovation indicators compared to the EU-27 and Germany. Using data from Eustat and Eurostat innovation surveys, descriptive analyses are presented on various aspects of innovation in SMEs in the Basque Country and comparison territories. These analyses are complemented by examining the interrelationships between indicators (correlations and regressions) using Eustat microdata. Finally, the report concludes by presenting the main findings from the study and offering some reflections based on these results.
ANALYSIS OF DESTRUCTIONS AND STRENGTHENING METHODS OF PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR PANELS
Authors: Binkevych Kostiantyn , Volodymyrov Anton , Kolchanov Andrii
Published: July 2024

Currently, there is a high demand in Ukraine for the rapid restoration of buildings destroyed and damaged as a result of  Russian armed aggression, as most people, despite active shelling of cities (especially those close to combat zones) and  consequent constant danger, want to return to their homes. Due to military aggression to over 160,000 buildings in Ukraine  got extensive damage, with nearly 20,000 high-rise residential structures being built using large-panel construction. The  challenges of restoration include unpredictable structural failures and the economic feasibility of repair methods.Recent studies on building restoration in Ukraine due to military damage have emerged only in recent years, with a focus on  panel buildings being notably absent in international literature. Given the current situation, domestic research primarily addresses the inspection methodologies and classification of war-related damages, offering preliminary assessments but limited restoration recommendations. In this paper, the authors focused on the panel construction of Kharkiv city, as these buildings account for the most destruction among residential buildings. The assessment of damage to panel slabs of multi-story residential buildings focusing on the heavily affected North Saltivka district due to artillery shelling and rocket strikes is discussed. Despite occupying only 9 % of the area, residential buildings in North Saltivka sustained significant damage, with 70 % affected. Construction in the area consists mainly of precast concrete panel buildings of various heights and designs. Damage severity  varies, ranging from minor cracks to complete structural failure, influencing repair and reinforcement strategies. The  assessment involves on-site inspections and categorizes damage levels to determine the buildings' suitability for repair or  replacement. Based on numerous inspections of panel buildings, in which the authors of the article directly participated, it was  possible to identify a gradation of the degree of damage to the panels of multi-storey buildings. As a result of summarizing the obtained information, three categories of panels with acceptable damage for restoration were  identified. An analysis of existing methods for reinforcing such structures allowed the selection of a prototype for detailed development  of a structural solution to restore the load-bearing capacity of such panels. In the future, the authors of the article will focus on improving the described structural solution and developing a step-by-step technology for its implementation.
TRUCK EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS AND FEATURES OF ITS USE IN THE CONDITIONS OF AUTOMATION OF PORT TERMINALS
Authors: Muradian Arsen Olegovich , Demydiakov Oleksiy Viktorovych
Published: July 2024

The modern trends in the development of cargo equipment in ports are considered in the article. Modern ports are an  important link in global supply chains, and the efficiency of their work directly affects the cost of goods and related services  provided during cargo transshipment, storage, and passage through port terminals. Cargo equipment used at various stages  of cargo transshipment plays an important role in optimizing port operations.Using universal equipment significantly increases the productivity of the port, reduces the downtime of ships and other types  of transport, and allows efficient use of warehouse space and available personnel. The main problem that ports face when  choosing equipment is its cost and payback period, which directly affect the efficiency of the port and its competitiveness.Throughout historical development, ports have had both a negative and a positive impact on the regions and communities in  which they are located. On the one hand, they contribute to the development of the region, its transport and logistics  infrastructure, can stimulate economic productivity and growth, and on the other hand, their activity requires energy, creates  negative external effects, worsens the ecological situation in the region.The issue of the development of cargo equipment and the efficiency of its use is relevant and requires further research in  connection with the emergence of new trends related to the automation and robotization of these processes, the introduction  of elements of artificial intelligence, which significantly increase the problem of ensuring cyber security of the port.Automation of the port industry contributes to the transformation of traditional ports into smart global transport complexes. The effectiveness of their activities is determined primarily by the use of advanced technologies and practices, and the results affect not only the cost of port services, but also the reduction of costs and the improvement of the quality of the entire  transport and delivery chain.Like any innovative process, automation has its advantages and disadvantages, which were noted in the work. There are also  significant barriers to automation, especially for the modernization of existing ports.Environmental standards and innovative cargo delivery technologies, increasing requirements for the quality of transshipment  services and the need to reduce costs in order to maintain competitiveness will force traditional ports to switch to automation  of transshipment equipment in order to increase its efficiency.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO REDUCING THE ENERGY OF THE PARKING RETARDER POSITION OF A SORTING DEVICE WITH TARGET GRAVITY BRAKING OF CUTS
Authors: Ohar Oleksandr , Levchenko Anton , Kondratiev Ihor , Kustov Ruben , Zavialov Makar
Published: July 2024

The main disadvantage of a sorting device with target gravity braking of cuts is the necessity to use a powerful parking retarder  position. In order to reduce the energy of this position, it is proposed to install an auxiliary brake position on the descending  part of the device to transfer there part of the work on regulating the rolling speed of cuts of a certain mass. For the given  operating conditions, the required energy of these positions and the optimal design parameters of the sorting device were  determined, and recommendations were developed for braking the cuts at the auxiliary brake position based on the results of  simulation modeling of the rolling of the design runners. The structural parameters were optimized using the developed  mathematical model, where the height of the sorting device is the optimization criterion. The optimization calculations were performed both for favorable and unfavorable conditions of the runners rolling. The results of the simulation modeling of the  rolling of the design runners proved that the maximum braking value at the auxiliary brake position (0.74 m e. h.) for the  specified operating conditions is provided when braking the cuts weighing more than 34.8 tons. To simplify the process of  braking such cuts at the auxiliary braking position, it is proposed to use low-energy retarders whose rated energy is less than the maximum possible braking value at this position. The reason of it is that when more powerful retarders are used at the  auxiliary braking position, not only the degree of braking of each cut should be determined, but also the duration of their  braking, which to some extent complicates the process of speed control and may require automation of operation of this  position. If low-energy retarders UVSK-11 with the rated energy of 0.6 m e. h. are used at the auxiliary brake position, the  required energy of the park brake position is reduced by 0.57 m e. h. At the same time, all cuts weighing more than 30.8 tons  should be braked at the auxiliary brake position. Based on the studies, it was concluded that the installation of an auxiliary  brake position on the descending part of the sorting device with target gravity braking of cuts would reduce capital  investments in construction and mechanization, as well as the costs associated with the operation of this device.
An overview of bacillus anthracis bacteria, one of the most important biological agents
Authors: Asl Maryam Najafi , Jaydari Amin , Shams Nemat , Khademi Peyman
Published: July 2024

So far, more than 1400 human pathogens have been identified. Of this number, more than 60% have a common origin between humans and animals, which infect humans through animal reservoirs. These diseases include viruses such as influenza, less common (but fatal) diseases such as rabies, and neglected parasites such as echinococcosis and cysticercosis. The subcategory of bacterial zoonoses also varies, with pathogens common in industrial settings (including salmonella and bartonella henselae, the causative agent of cat-scratch disease) and diseases more associated with impoverished tropical regions (such as melioidosis and leptospirosis). In this article, we will examine the bacillus anthracis bacteria that causes anthrax, which is one of the most important bacteria (the cause of zoonotic diseases) and is also considered one of the agents of bioterrorism.
Integration of Madrasah Diniyah Al-Furqon with Formal Education in Developing Students Religious Character in the Disruption Era
Authors: Nurdianzah Erry , Ma'arif Syamsul , Junaedi Mahfud
Published: July 2024

Religious character education is a serious challenge for formal educational institutions in Indonesia, especially when facing an era of disruption that has seen educational institutions digitized. Various efforts have been made, including integrating formal educational institutions with madrasah diniyah to strive for the development of students' religious character. Based on this, this research aims to examine education in madrasah diniyah, the integration model between madrasah diniyah and formal educational institutions, and the results of this integration. This research is qualitative, using a case study approach. This research was conducted at three educational institutions, namely Madrasah Diniyah Al-Furqon, MI Al-Furqon, and SDN 3 Panjang. The results of the research show that religious education at Madrasah Diniyah Al-Furqon has built a religious foundation and also the religious character of students. From this, institutional integration has been formed between Madrasah Diniyah Al-Furqon and MI Al-Furqon and cultural integration between Madrasah Diniyah Al-Furqon and SDN 3 Panjang. This integration makes students have deeper values: social awareness, discipline, worship, politeness, and also Islamic knowledge are greater than students who do not study at madrasah diniyah.
Efficacy of Supplementary Feeding of Bypass Fat and Area Specific Mineral Mixture on the Production and Reproductive Performance in Milch Buffaloes
Authors: Khadda Balbir Singh , . Sashipal , . Komal , Kaur Harmeet , Gupta Parul , Sharma Munish , Brar Parkash Singh
Published: July 2024

Background: Bypass fat, also called rumen-protected fat, boosts dairy animals' energy for better milk production and health. Mineral deficiency is a leading cause of poor growth, weakened immunity, lower milk yield and reproductive issues in dairy animals. Considering the aforementioned details, an on farm trial was undertaken at farmer’s field to assess the effectiveness of bypass fat and mineral mixture on overall performance of milch buffalo. Methods: Twenty lactating Murrah buffaloes reared under farmer's field were selected and distributed equally in two groups of ten buffaloes in each group, i.e. T1 (control) and T2 (supplementation bypass fat @ 100 g and minerals mixture @ 50 g/day/ buffalo beside the farmer practices). Result: The outcome of study revealed that the additional of bypass fat and a mineral mixture had no effect on the weights of the buffaloes undergoing the experiment. Supplementation of bypass fat and mineral mixture did not influence the DM intake (in terms of kg/d and DMI %) in lactating buffalo. The mean milk yield during supplementation period was determined 10.19 ±0.36 and 12.13±0.43 l/day in group T1 and T2, respectively; which was 19.04 per cent higher in group T2 than the control. The average length of the postpartum estrus cycle (62.20±5.86 days) and service period (82.49±7.46 days) was significantly (P less than 0.05) reduced in supplemented group than control (86.40±11.57 days and 131.00±12.33 days, respectively) at farmer¢s field. AI per conception was also observed to be significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in non-supplemented group than the supplemented group. AI per conceptions in supplemented group and control group was recorded 1.39±0.33 and 2.71±0.44, respectively. It could be inferred from the observations that the feeding of bypass fat and area-specific mineral mixture in the diet significantly (P less than 0.05) improved the yield of milk and its composition as well as postpartum reproductive performance in milch buffalo at farmer’s field.
Drivers of Purchase Intention Behavior on Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) Product at Java Island
Authors: Juminten Rekno , Rusgianto Sulistya , Isro’i Moch Imron
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze Halal Perceived Value, Brand Image, and Religious Belief on the purchase intention of Pesantren Products at Java Island. This research uses 132 respondents from consumers who live at Java Island, and who have bought pesantren products. The data collected by the researchers were analyzed using a quantitative approach, with the PLS analysis technique using Smart PLS 4 software. Based on the conclusion that both internal and external factors affecting customers might influence their purchasing behavior on Pesantren products. Internal factors of consumers include religious beliefs and attitudes, and the external aspects include halal perceived value and brand image. Additionally, consumer purchase intentions for pesantren products are unaffected by halal trust, this could be because pesantren products have many competitors with similar products, so even though they are guaranteed halal, they still do not affect the intention to purchase the product. This study found the importance of product halal certificates to increase perceptions of halal values and the brand image of pesantren as a halal industry.
Pengaruh Struktur Kepemilikan Asing, Free Cash Flow, Pajak Tangguhan, Leverage, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Manajemen Laba di Era Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Kurniawan Setia Budi , Hidayanti Heny
Published: July 2024

Manajemen laba adalah upaya seorang manajer untuk memanipulasi hasil keuangan dengan cara memilih metode akuntansi yang sesuai dengan motivasi atau tujuan yang diinginkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis kejadian manajemen laba yang dipengaruhi oleh arus kas bebas, pajak tangguhan, leverage, profitabilitas, dan struktur kepemilikan asing di era pandemi Covid-19. Studi ini dilakukan di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada perusahaan manufaktur di sektor industri dan kimia. Sampel yang digunakan terdiri dari 39 perusahaan selama periode 4 tahun, sehingga menghasilkan total 156 data. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Temuan penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa arus kas bebas, pajak tangguhan, leverage, profitabilitas, dan struktur kepemilikan asing tidak memengaruhi terhadap manajemen laba sebelum pandemi Covid-19, namun arus kas bebas dan profitabilitas memiliki pengaruh selama pandemi Covid-19.
Reducing the Pressure: Improving the Safety of Adult Inpatients at an Urban Hospital by Reducing Pressure Injury Incidence
Authors: Burpee Leah H. , Schaeffer Ann M.
Published: July 2024

Background:Approximately 2.5 million hospital visits in the United States are due to pressure injuries (PIs), costing $11 billion and resulting in 60,000 deaths annually.Objective:The objective of the study is to decrease the incidence of PIs in a hospital setting using Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations, Wounds (SBARW) report sheets, turn clocks, and team engagement in a nurse-led quality improvement initiative.Methods:Four rapid Plan–Do–Study–Act cycles were implemented over 8 weeks. Aggregate data, run charts, staff feedback, and field notes were studied and guided new tests of change for each cycle.Results:The incidence of PIs decreased from a baseline of 40% to 17% over the 8-week period, which exceeded the goal of 20%. The average mean prevention score reached 74%, from a baseline of 45%. Skin assessment documentation increased from a baseline of 35% to 95%.Conclusions:The project was successful; the aim was exceeded through utilizing the best practice guidelines and toolkits, implementation of tools, and team participation. The project improved safety and communication while maintaining cost-effectiveness.Implications for Nursing:The SBARW and care audit tools can support the best practices to reduce PI incidence and show promise for improving quality nursing care.
Typology of professional trajectories of gifted individuals using neural network analysis
Authors: Chepyuk Olga , Angelova Olga , Sochkov Andrey , Podolskaya Tatyana
Published: July 2024

Based on a data set (100 biographies) created by the authors through content analysis of biographical material about outstanding scientists of the 19th and 20th centuries in the humanities and natural sciences, the clustering of professional trajectories of gifted individuals was carried out. Neural network analysis based on self-organizing Kohonen maps was used as a clustering method. The professional trajectories were formed within the framework of the behavioral model of the linear-stage approach to studying life cycles. Within this approach, career and professional self-realization are understood as a sequence of evolutionary stages fixed in their order of occurrence. Each stage was encoded, and the biographies were transformed into a vector system. In turn, the task of clustering consisted in dividing a hundred vectors into typical groups with several real-valued coordinates. The criteria for the quality of clustering were the minimum sum of quantization errors and the silhouette coefficient. As a result of the study, seven professional trajectories of gifted individuals were identified and interpreted. The analysis of trajectories was carried out from the point of view of the speed of success (average age of success) and those factors and conditions of the life path that could affect either rapid or slow achievement of professional goals and self-realization. This example demonstrates the possibilities and limitations of using neural network analysis for solving similar research tasks, especially when working with complex cluster forms and finding their optimal number.
On the history of the connection of the criminal court and the civil court chambers’ in the Russian Empire provinces in the second half of the 1860s (on the example of the Voronezh province)
Authors: Podlesnykh S. N.
Published: July 2024

Importance. One of the main transitional period issues of reforming the judicial system of Russia in the second half of the 1860s is connecting the chambers issue of the criminal court and the civil court at the provincial level. The purpose of the study is, firstly, to identify the mechanism of connecting the chambers of the criminal court and the civil court in the provinces of Russia in the second half of the 1860s, and secondly, to analyze the main problems faced by judicial officials when connecting the analyzed institutions.

Materials and Methods. The main sources of the research are the following materials: archival files from the funds of the State Archive of the Voronezh Region (GAVO); normative legal acts, collections of rules and laws; materials of the periodical press; – statistical and reference publications. The methodological basis of the research was both general and particular methods of scientific cognition: the method of structural analysis; the historical-comparative method; the historicalsystemic method; the formal-logical method; other methods of scientific cognition were also used in the article.

Results and Discussion. Archival materials from the funds of the State archive of Voronezh region are analyzed, according to which it is possible to restore the connecting the chambers mechanism of the criminal court and the civil court in the provinces of the Russian Empire. On the basis of the current imperial legislation, the general regulatory rules that judicial officials followed when connecting the judicial institutions in question in the second half of the 1860s are revealed. The main problems faced by judicial officials when connecting the chambers of the criminal court and the civil court in the Voronezh province are identified and considered.

Conclusion. The mechanism for connecting the chambers of the criminal court and the civil court in the provinces of the Russian Empire in the second half of the 1860s was not specifically prescribed. From November 26, 1867 to July 1, 1869, the judicial system in Voronezh province was at a transitional stage. During this period, pre-reform judicial institutions still continued to operate, at the same time new courts began to work: Voronezh and Ostrogozhsky District courts. The main problem in the functioning of the Judicial Chambers (including the united Chamber since May 1, 1868) at the transitional stage was the lack of a full-time number of judges.
Problems of war and peace in the context of growing external threats to Russian sovereignty (2012–2022)
Authors: Kazakov M. A. , Kotov M. V.
Published: July 2024

Importance. The purpose of the study is to consider the state of problems of war and peace in the dynamics of growing external threats to the sovereignty of the Russian Federation in 2012–2022. Among them, there is a special interest in war as a phenomenon that has once again become a radical tool for conducting interstate relations.

Research Methods. The research is based on the principles of historicism, the unity of the objective and the subjective. Along with general scientific methods, such as analysis, dialectical method, case-study, elements of decisional, historical-comparative, retrospective and other methods from interdisciplinary knowledge were used.

Results and Discussion. It is noted that the main reason for the escalation of the “hot phase” of the war is the actual refusal of the West to end the Cold War. The difference is given in the peculiarities of understanding modern war and its instruments in the goals and methods of international policy pursued by the United States using the examples of the actions of the administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, the Russian Federation under the leadership of President V.V. Putin. It is shown that the emerging trend towards the rejection of unilateralism, changes in the internal and external environment, was transformed into a radical political course of the United States under Barack Obama. The strengthening of the United States as a state, despite the contradictions between factions of the establishment, and its role as the center of the West, in the presence of acute inter-party discourse, under Trump is an instrument of the struggle for his global hegemony. While categorically rejecting the aggressive actions of Washington and NATO, the Russian leadership does not exclude the possibility of peaceful coexistence with the United States.

Conclusion. The period under review was not only a fixation of trends launched by the West, but also seriously transformed Russia’s national security understanding. The concept of “hybrid warfare” seems to be the most productive to describe the current stage. In order to build a more stable international security system in the 21st century, it will be necessary to take into account changes in the nature of a number of international relations fundamental problems related to the war and peace problems.
An integrated literature review on the job satisfaction of social workers: Focusing on journals from 2010 to 2023
Authors: KIM Hyun-Ji , JUNG Dae-In ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

This study suggested the direction of future research through an integrated review of the literature on job satisfaction of social workers targeting domestic journals. To this end, according to the integrated literature analysis method of Tarraco (2005), quantitative research papers were searched with keywords including job satisfaction of social workers, and the following conclusions were drawn by selecting 70 papers. First, in the job satisfaction study of social workers, the main keywords were organizational commitment, turnover intention, self-efficacy, burnout, and job stress in order. Job satisfaction of social workers was most often used as a dependent variable, and it was found that it was affected by independent variables such as personal factors, organizational and job factors, and environmental factors. Based on these research results, the direction and practical implications of future research were presented.
A civic activist who cares for the bereaved families of Ferry Sewol in the neighborhood of healing space An Autobiographical Narrative Study on the Experience of Indirect Trauma
Authors: LEE Young-Ha , BAK Mi-Ha, ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

This study attempted to explore the experiences that I had to go through while caring for the bereaved families of the Ferry Sewol disaster as a citizen activist, the impact of indirect trauma on life, and what the meaning of those experiences has been reconstructed. To this end, research was conducted with a narrative inquiry method. As a researcher and research participant, I did this study by looking back on my experiences by referring to a record journal, diary, and contribution containing the process of caring for the bereaved families in Ferry Sewol. As a result, based on the experiences I had while caring for the bereaved families of the Ferry Sewol disaster as a citizen activist, the indirect trauma, and the results of the analysis and interpretation obtained by looking back on the experiences, three themes were derived: “In the middle of despair”, “The boundary between blurred life and death”, and “Me who met again through death”. In the discussion, discussions on the main results of this study and suggestions for further research were presented.
A Study on the Reclusive Life of Reclusive Loners
Authors: LEE Jun-Woo , JOUNG Jhoon-Goo ,   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to understand the reclusive life of reclusive loners. To achieve this, in-depth interviews were conducted with three reclusive loners. The interviews were transcribed verbatim for each participant, and field notes taken during the interviews were analyzed. The analysis resulted in the identification of 55 concepts, 20 subcategories, and 6 main categories. The main categories were ‘Life before reclusive living,’ ‘Timing and triggers of reclusive living,’ ‘Lifestyle during reclusion,’ ‘Challenges of reclusive living,’ ‘Efforts to break free from reclusion and experiences of breaking free,’ and ‘Necessary factors to exit reclusive living.’ Based on the research findings, six specific support measures have been proposed to establish regulations for reclusiveness and social support systems for loners.
The Effect of Gender Role Conflicts on Middle-aged Male on the Seeking Professional Help: The Moderated Mediation Effects of Emotional Clarity and Psychological Flexibility
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, JEONG Song-Yi , TAK Eon-Hyo , YUN Yeong-Sik , LEE A-Ra
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the mediating effect of emotional clarity on the effect of gender role conflict on professional help-seeking among middle-aged men and to test the moderating effect of psychological flexibility on this mediating effect. For this purpose, data from 272 middle-aged men aged 40-59 from across the country were analyzed. The results showed that, first, there were significant correlations among the main variables; second, the effect of gender role conflict on professional help seeking was partially mediated by emotional clarity. Third, psychological flexibility moderated the effect of gender role conflict on emotional clarity. Fourth, psychological flexibility moderated the effect of gender role conflict on professional help-seeking via emotional clarity in middle-aged men. The findings suggest that measures to help middle-aged men recognize their emotions clearly and promote psychological flexibility may be helpful in situations where high gender role conflict prevents them from professional help seeking.
APPLICATION OF THE MAPLE PACKAGE FOR ANALYTICAL TRANSFORMATIONS FOR CALCULATION AND PLOTING OF STATIONARY MODES OF INDUCTION MOTORS AND ELECTRIC DRIVES
Authors: Osichev Alexander , Tkachenko Andrii
Published: July 2024

A program was developed in the package of symbolic transformations Maple. It provides automated formulas and graphing of basic characteristics of IM motors in a convenient form for the electrical engineer and student: M(s), ω(M), ω(I), I(s); cosφ=f(s) and φ(s) for stator currents, rotor currents, magnetizing circuit, machine efficiency η (s) and a number of other characteristics. The calculation is based on the substitution scheme of IM motors in its different variants: with one circuit in the rotor, with two or more circuits in the rotor, taking into account the skin effect in the rotor rods and without it. The user can build up the substitution scheme to the desired configuration. The algorithm of further transformations is based on analytical obtaining of amplitude-frequency and phase-frequency characteristics in the nodes of the substitution schemes with further calculation by power and slip. The output of the graphs is provided by the user after setting numerical values and calculations according to the obtained ana- lytical dependences, without numerical errors and mistakes. The article contains screenshots of important parts of the programs and illustrates the complete set of graphs obtained in one run of the program.
UKRAINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY COORDINATE SYSTEM
Authors: Omelianenko Halyna , Cherkashyna Veronika , Yakovenko Oleh
Published: July 2024

The conditions of operation of the electric power system of Ukraine are analyzed. According to the results of the analysis, it was found that the presence of electric power equipment, which has already served the period of operation established by the standards, and Russian aggression on the territory of Ukraine led to force majeure situations in the state's electric power sector. It is shown that the existing realities provoke a critical situation both in the electric power system of Ukraine and in its interaction with the united power system of continental Europe ENTSO-E. It is substantiated that even in the event of extraordinary circumstances or force majeure situations, the electricity system of Ukraine ensures balance stability, which meets European requirements for ensuring the efficient operation of Ukrainian electricity networks as part of the unified energy system of continental Europe ENTSO-E. The expediency of intensifying cooperation with the international community through Ukraine's participation in international programs and projects to implement issues of energy security, energy saving and energy efficiency under the conditions of integration of the Ukrainian economy into the world economy on an equal and mutually beneficial basis is proposed.