bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis in children — reality and paradoxes. Literature review
Authors:   Samara State Medical University, MAKOVETSKAYA G. A. , MAZUR L. I. ,   Samara State Medical University, KURSHINA M. V. ,   Samara State Medical University, RESHETOVA S. N. ,   Samara State Medical University
Published: September 2023

Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is an immune-mediated disease associated with nephritogenic strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The epidemiology of APSGN varies in different countries, due to the influence of social, racial, demographic, and climatic conditions. In the modern spectrum of progressive diseases, APSGN occupies a modest place, yielding to other immune glomerulopathies. The prevalence rate has been declining in recent decades due to the decrease in pyoderma, however, it remains endemic to the French Polynesians and Australian Aborigines. The review defines the features of the immunological processes of this disease: nephritogens were identified at the site of the formation of immune complexes (streptococcal plasmin receptor and streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin B). An assessment of the clinical profile of patients with APSGN (mostly asymptomatic course with a self-limiting (self-limiting) outcome) was carried out. The role of genomic surveillance in tracking potential markers of APSGN is emphasized. Risk factors for the development of kidney damage were identified — hypoalbuminemia, hypocomplementemia, and an increase in inflammatory markers. The paper considers the factors that determine the prognosis in patients, presents the main approaches to treatment (predominantly symptomatic therapy, with the exception of severe and atypical cases of the disease). It is concluded that APSGN remains one of the reasons for the development of AKI in different countries of the world. The article gives recommendations on long-term follow-up of children after APSGN. The purpose is to analyze the prevalence and identify the factors contributing to OPSGN; to determine the specifics of the disease immunological processes of the (immunocomplexity, autoimmunity); to evaluate the clinical profile, diagnostic methods and features of OPSGN treatment; to discuss the possible progression of the disease and whether PSGN is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Calcineurin inhibitors in the treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome in children
Authors:   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, MOROZOV S. L. , KURSOVA T. S. ,   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, PIRUZIEVA O. R. ,   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, DLIN V. V. ,   Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery
Published: September 2023

In pediatric nephrology, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular disease. It is now known that about 70% of children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome develop relapses of the disease, while about 10% of patients are resistant to steroid therapy. In recent decades, calcineurin inhibitors, cyclosporine A and tacrolimus have been used in the treatment of steroid-resistant and steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome as the first line of immunosuppressive therapy, forming the basis of the treatment of nephrotic syndrome, with more than 70% of patients achieving complete or partial remission of the disease with a favorable long-term prognosis for kidney function. This review discusses the mechanisms of calcineurin inhibitors action and their advantages and disadvantages. Varied therapeutic responses to calcineurin inhibitors prompt further investigation of population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in order to subsequently consider and possibly develop personalized treatment regimens through the use of therapeutic drug monitoring.
Adenomyosis and endometriosis: common features
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, GABIDULLINA R. I. , MINNULLINA F. F. ,   Kazan (Volga) Federal University, SHIGABUTDINOVA T. N. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7, AKHMETOVA D. I. ,   Kazan State Medical University, ZARIPOVA A. SH. ,   Kazan State Medical University, KHARITONOVA S. I. ,   Kazan State Medical University
Published: September 2023

The purpose — to summarize the results of molecular genetic studies of adenomyosis and endometriosis. Material and methods. Review of publications based on search results in the electronic resources PubMed, Elibrary, EMBASE and Google Scholar. Results. Marked differences between endometriosis and adenomyosis in pathogenesis, lesion localisation and clinical features have led to the recognition of adenomyosis as a separate clinical entity. In the new International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision, adenomyosis was removed from the section «Endometriosis» (GA10) and presented as a separate disease «Adenomyosis». Identical KRAS mutations in epithelial cells in endometriosis, adenomyosis and combined endometriosis suggest that adenomyosis and endometriosis are oligoclonal lesions arising from populations of cells of the basal layer of the endometrium carrying a specific driver mutation. Medication strategies that block ovarian steroidogenesis, as well as local estrogen synthesis, are a long-term treatment option for these chronic diseases. Conclusion. The results of molecular genetic studies indicate that endometriosis and adenomyosis are related conditions with a common molecular etiology.
Laboratory features of autoimmune liver diseases against the background of opisthorchiasis invasion
Authors:   Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy, KOSARENKO E. S. , ZUEVSKAYA T. V. ,   Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy, ORLOV M. D. ,   Tyumen State Medical University, EREMEEV S. I. ,   Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy, ROMANCHENKO S. S. ,   Khanty-Mansiysk Regional Clinical Hospital
Published: September 2023

The purpose — to determine the laboratory features of autoimmune liver diseases occurring against the background of opisthorchiasis invasion, to assess the effect of opisthorchiasis on the course of autoimmune liver diseases. Material and methods The study is a prospective analysis of the survey results of patients with autoimmune liver diseases and combined autoimmune and parasitic liver damage. The methodological basis of the study was general scientific, general logical and special methods. Results. A comparative analysis of laboratory parameters in autoimmune liver diseases with and without opisthorchiasis invasion was carried out. It was found that patients with comorbidity had statistically significantly higher levels of urea (p=0.001), glucose (p=0.014) and total cholesterol (p = 0.012). Conclusion. It was determined that in autoimmune liver diseases associated with opisthorchiasis, there are no specific pathognomonic laboratory signs, which is important to consider when conducting differential diagnosis. Therefore, all patients suffering from opisthorchiasis, regardless of the previously established diagnosis, in the presence of hepatosplenomegaly, persistent cytolysis and/or cholestasis, require an additional examination for autoimmune liver damage, according to the current diagnostic algorithms, especially if they are combined with anemia and other cytopenias, autoimmune diseases, aggravated heredity for autoimmune pathology, or a sharp increase in γ-globulins (IgG).
Clinical and genetic features of the course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with osteoporosis
Authors:   Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, BEZZUBTSEVA E. N. , VASILYEVA L. V. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, GOSTEVA E. V. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, LATYSHEVA M. N. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, SUSLOVA E. YU. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko
Published: September 2023

Pulmonogenic osteopenia, which can be detected by blood markers of bone tissue resorption (C-terminal collagen-1 telopeptide), markers of bone tissue formation (osteocalcin, alkaline phosphatase), regulators of osteoclastogenesis (osteoprotegerin), and parathyroid hormone, develops in patients with COPD, especially comorbid metabolic syndrome (MS). They are formed as a result of systemic inflammation, which is characterized by hyperproduction of adipokines (resistin) and indicators of systemic inflammation (TNF-α, IL-4, IL-6, IL-18). Among such patients, a special category consists of individuals with polymorphisms of candidate genes that determine bone mineral density. Accordingly, the combination of the above-mentioned modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors leads to an increase in the incidence of fractures of both vertebrogenic and non-vertebrogenic localization, which enhances the medical and social significance of this pathology. 110 people were examined: 20 of them made up the control group, 45 were included in the COPD group and 45 in the group of COPD combined with metabolic syndrome (COPD + MS). In patients of the studied groups, a genetic study was conducted to identify polymorphism of the calcitonin receptor gene CALCR, to determine indicators of systemic inflammation of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 4 (IL-4), interleukin-6 (IL-4), interleukin-18 (IL-18), markers of bone metabolism: beta- terminal C-telopeptide of collagen-1 (β-CTx), osteocalcin (OC), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteoprotegerin (OP), parathyroid hormone (PTH). In patients with COPD combined with metabolic syndrome, a high frequency of occurrence of pathological alleles Leu/Leu- calcitonin receptor gene (CALCR) was revealed. The levels of markers of systemic inflammation and bone metabolism were significantly higher in the group of patients with COPD+MS. Significant relationships were revealed between the indicators of FEV1, T-criterion, TNF-α, IL-6, VAS, β- STx, PTH and functional defective alleles of Leu/Leu in patients with COPD+MS.
Koszty związane z realizacją prawa odrębności na gruncie aktualnej regulacji art. 345 ustawy z dnia 28 lutego 2003 r. Prawo upadłościowe i naprawcze
Authors: Wysmulska Monika
Published: September 2023

Prawo odrębności jako instytucja funkcjonująca na gruncie przepisów regulujących procedury upadłościowe jest przejawem szczególnej ochrony pewnej kategorii wierzycieli uczestniczących w postępowaniu upadłościowym.
Polski model kształcenia aplikantów adwokackich
Authors: Antkowiak Jakub , Siudowski Marek
Published: September 2023

Celem niniejszego opracowania jest przedstawienie w ogólnym zarysie obowiązującego w Polsce systemu kształcenia aplikantów adwokackich. Zagadnienie to jest ostatnimi czasy przedmiotem bardzo ożywionej dyskusji publicznej. Dyskusja ta stanowi element szerszej i trwającej już od dłuższego czasu debaty na temat tego, jaka powinna być rola i kształt nowoczesnej adwokatury, a także innych korporacji prawniczych, w Polsce XXI wieku. Nie ulega wątpliwości, iż przyszły kształt adwokatury, prezentowany przez nią poziom merytoryczny i etyczny, jak również poziom świadczonych przez jej członków usług w znacznej mierze zależeć będzie właśnie od przyjętego modelu kształcenia adwokatów, a w jego ramach przede wszystkim modelu kształcenia aplikantów adwokackich. Z tego względu warto przyjrzeć się bliżej temu zagadnieniu.
Derecho de familia desde la óptica del derecho natural
Authors: Figueroa Gutiérrez Luis Mauricio , Bar Wiesław
Published: September 2023

El matrimonio es la fuente principal de la familia. La familia es y debe ser, de acuerdo con el Derecho natural y la recta razón, producto de la cultura del amor. De acuerdo con la tradición religiosa de la Iglesia católica la familia y su fuente que es el matrimonio, son instituciones naturales. Pero la familia actual se ve amenazada por una cultura de la violencia. En los últimos años, sin embargo, ha predominado en el mundo un sentido pragmático y permisivo. Lo que es posible se estima lo correcto, lo permitido. Frente a la concepción del matrimonio del Derecho natural, se va imponiendo paulatinamente una defectuosa interpretación del matrimonio por un Derecho civil de corte utilitario y relativista. Es necesario insistir en recuperar los principios establecidos por el Derecho natural para interpretar adecuadamente las instituciones de la familia y del matrimonio.
Automatic detection of artifacts and improved classification models for emotional activity detection from multimodal physiological data
Authors: Prabhakaran Sudarsan , Ayyamperumal Niranjil Kumar
Published: September 2023

This manuscript proposes an automated artifacts detection and multimodal classification system for human emotion analysis from human physiological signals. First, multimodal physiological data, including the Electrodermal Activity (EDA), electrocardiogram (ECG), Blood Volume Pulse (BVP) and respiration rate signals are collected. Second, a Modified Compressed Sensing-based Decomposition (MCSD) is used to extract the informative Skin Conductance Response (SCR) events of the EDA signal. Third, raw features (edge and sharp variations), statistical and wavelet coefficient features of EDA, ECG, BVP, respiration and SCR signals are obtained. Fourth, the extracted raw features, statistical and wavelet coefficient features from all physiological signals are fed into the parallel Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) to reduce the dimensionality of feature space by removing artifacts. Fifth, the fused artifact-free feature vector is obtained for neutral, stress and pleasure emotion classes. Sixth, an artifact-free feature vector is used to train the Random Forest Deep Neural Network (RFDNN) classifier. Then, a trained RFDNN classifier is applied to classify the test signals into different emotion classes. Thus, leveraging the strengths of both RF and DNN algorithms, more comprehensive feature learning using multimodal psychological data is achieved, resulting in robust and accurate classification of human emotional activities. Finally, an extensive experiment using the Wearable Stress and Affect Detection (WESAD) dataset shows that the proposed system outperforms other existing human emotion classification systems using physiological data.
Vehicle classification based on audio-visual feature fusion with low-quality images and noise
Authors: Zhao Yiming , Zhao Hongdong , Zhang Xuezhi , Liu Weina
Published: September 2023

In Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), vision is the primary mode of perception. However, vehicle images captured by low-cost traffic cameras under challenging weather conditions often suffer from poor resolution and insufficient detail representation. On the other hand, vehicle noise provides complementary auditory features that offer advantages such as environmental adaptability and a large recognition distance. To address these limitations and enhance the accuracy of low-quality traffic surveillance classification and identification, an effective audio-visual feature fusion method is crucial. This paper presents a research study that establishes an Urban Road Vehicle Audio-visual (URVAV) dataset specifically designed for low-quality images and noise recorded in complex weather conditions. For low-quality vehicle image classification, the paper proposes a simple Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)-based model called Low-quality Vehicle Images Net (LVINet). Additionally, to further enhance classification accuracy, a spatial channel attention-based audio-visual feature fusion method is introduced. This method converts one-dimensional acoustic features into a two-dimensional audio Mel-spectrogram, allowing for the fusion of auditory and visual features. By leveraging the high correlation between these features, the representation of vehicle characteristics is effectively enhanced. Experimental results demonstrate that LVINet achieves a classification accuracy of 93.62% with reduced parameter count compared to existing CNN models. Furthermore, the proposed audio-visual feature fusion method improves classification accuracy by 7.02% and 4.33% when compared to using single audio or visual features alone, respectively.
Adaptive fuzzy convolutional neural network for medical image classification
Authors: Gupta Shivani , Patel Nileshkumar , Kumar Ajay , Jain Neelesh Kumar , Dass Pranav , Hegde Rajalaxmi , Rajaram A.
Published: September 2023

Due to resource constraints and the diverse nature of the devices involved, energy efficiency and scalability enhancement are important challenges in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. It is difficult to manage the edge resources in a consistent way that promotes cooperation and sharing of resources across the devices because of the heterogeneity of the Internet of Things devices and the dynamic nature of the surroundings in which edge computing takes place. In this research, we offer Intelligent techniques for resource optimization for Internet of Things devices. This is a full-stack system architecture to support across heterogeneous Internet of Things devices that have limited resources. The paradigm that is being suggested is made up of several edge servers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the qualities of being heterogeneity-compatible, high performing, and intelligently adaptable. In order to do this, a clustered environment is generated in heterogeneous Internet of Things devices, and a routing method called Search and Rescue Optimization is used to set up connections between the CH nodes. After that, the edge nodes that are closest to the source of the data are chosen for transmission. Overall, what was suggested Multi-Edge-IoT accomplishes superior efficiency in terms of consumption of energy, latency, communication overhead, and packet loss rate than existing approaches to attaining energy efficiency in the Internet of Things.
RETRACTED: Enhancing family education pattern recognition with a random forest algorithm
Authors: Xia Jing , Zhang Shiya
Published: September 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
A correction factor is needed for the intraoperative measurement of cup inclination in total hip arthroplasty
Authors: Hoffeld Kai , Lenz Maximilian , Meiss Inken , Eysel Peer , Oppermann Johannes
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: The cup inclination in total hip arthroplasty is key to minimising complications. Stereometric effects (parallax) in two-dimensional projections can alter angle measurements. Even for different approaches, fluoroscopy causes different results in the measurement of inclination. A previous study has introduced a corrective factor for intraoperative radiographic cup inclination measurements compared to the postoperative standing radiographs. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to find out whether, first, the correction factor is reproducible and second, whether the correction factor is independent of the surgical approach and C-arm model used. METHODS: A series of 377 cases of primary total hip arthroplasty was reviewed. We compared the cup inclination angle in the intraoperative and postoperative radiographic images. Based on this, it was possible to specify a standard of correction factor in defined ranges. RESULTS: The mean cup inclination in intraoperative images was 37.47∘ and the mean angle in postoperative images was 41.42, resulting in a mean difference of 3.95∘ with a strong correlation (r= 0.706). CONCLUSION: An added correction factor of 4∘ should be respected in intraoperative inclination measurements to adapt for parallax. An increased correction factor of 6∘ in particularly low-positioned cups (< 31∘) and a decreased correction factor of 2∘ in particularly steeply positioned cups (> 43∘) is recommended.
Repair of pressure ulcers in the elderly using autologous microskin implantation and negative pressure wound therapy: A retrospective study
Authors: Su Shunqing , Xiong Disheng , Zeng Zhijian , Ding Xiumei , Kuang Jinan , Lin Yuechun , Wu Yongwei
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Pressure ulcers remain a worldwide problem. OBJECTIVE: To introduce an intermittent and feasible wound treatment method for the treatment of pressure ulcers in elderly patients. METHODS: This surgical procedure was performed on eight elderly patients suffering from pressure ulcers. Microskin measuring 0.1 × 0.1 centimeters was cut from a small amount of thin skin and then grafted onto the wound surface in conjunction with closed negative pressure therapy. RESULTS: Seven patients had their wounds closed after a single surgery, while one patient required two surgeries to close the wound. CONCLUSION: Autologous microskin implantation for the treatment of pressure ulcers in the elderly is an effective method to close the wound, which can prevent the elderly from living with wounds in their later years and is a viable treatment option.
Community pharmacists awareness, perceptions, and opinions of artificial intelligence: A cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Syed Wajid , Al-Rawi Mahmood Basil A.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Several revolutions are currently taking place in the healthcare industry to provide accurate, reliable, and valid healthcare to patients. Among these is artificial intelligence (AI). OBJECTIVE : This study aimed to assess the CP’s awareness, perceptions, and opinions of AI in health care among community pharmacists. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted over 3 months in 2023 using structured prevalidated 34 items questionnaires. RESULTS: In this study, 94.5% (n= 258) of the CPs were aware of AI, yet 25.6% (n= 70) believed that AI would eventually replace healthcare professionals. However, 63.4% (n= 173) of the CPs concurred that AI is a technology that supports healthcare workers. 12.8% of the CPs believed that there is a risk of losing their jobs if AI is widely used in Saudi Arabia, but 68.9% (n= 188) of them considered that healthcare professionals will benefit from the extensive use of AI. Eighty-four percent of CPs (n= 232) agreed or strongly agreed that AI decreases drug mistakes in clinical practice. Similarly, 86% of the CPs (n= 235) concurred that AI makes it easier for patients to access the service. In contrast, almost 58% of the CPs (n= 232) agreed that AI makes it easier for healthcare professionals to acquire information, and 87.9% of the CPs (n= 240) said that AI helps them make better decisions. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that most of the CPs were aware of AI and agreed that AI is a tool that helps healthcare professionals. In addition, the majority of the CPs thought that AI adoption in healthcare practice will benefit healthcare practitioners.
Small-interfering RNA targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 might promote fatty liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma through upregulation of CD36
Authors: Fan Frank S.
Published: September 2023

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) binds to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor and fatty acid translocase CD36, inducing lysosomal degradation of these two receptors in the liver cells. Both monoclonal antibody (mAb) and small-interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting PCSK9 have been designed for treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia recently, with elevating LDL receptors on the liver cell surface and increasing LDL uptake as the main beneficial mechanism. However, given that the binding domains of PCSK9 for LDL receptor and CD36 are different, and PCSK9 mAb only attacks the domain for LDL receptor, CD36 expression remains partially controlled under PCSK9 mAb treatment. In contrast, PCSK9 siRNA brings on complete loss of PCSK9, resulting in overexpression of CD36. Based on the fact that CD36 is a key factor in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and subsequent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the risk of developing NAFLD and HCC on long-term use of PCSK9 siRNA is thus raised as a hypothesis. Additionally, because CD36 is also involved in the promotion of malignant diseases other than HCC, such as acute myeloid leukemia, gastric cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer, the speculative danger of flourishing these malignancies by PCSK9 siRNA is discussed as well.
An Analysis of Human Capital Development in Indonesian Islamic Banking System
Authors: Sayakhmad Olimov , Said Muhammad , Rini Rini
Published: September 2023

The present study aim was to analyze human capital development in Indonesian Islamic banking sector, and mainly this study discussed the potential of Islamic banks employee’s knowledge and skills improvement for strengthening their competitive advantages. The following research used qualitive analysis method with primary data collection in the form of semi – structured interviewing of HR manager’s Islamic banks in Indonesia. The result and discussion of present study indicated that indeed, Islamic banks in Indonesia need to strengthen their competitive advantages by delivering an effective training to improve employee’s competency. As mentioned, the finding of study indicated that Islamic banks have to invest more on human capital development as source of business value creation for increasing workforce productivity. In addition, the finding of this study contributes for further research to discuss the contemporary issue of human capital development in Islamic banking industry.
The Positive Impact of Internet-Based Resources to Encourage Students’ Vocabulary Aspect
Authors: Puspitasari Ema , Wijaya Toni
Published: September 2023

Internet-Based Resources is one of the solutions for increasing an aspect of English proficiency. This study aimed at knowing the Internet-Based Resources in their learning and to encourage English students’ vocabulary. The method used in this research is experimental research. Sample of this study consisted of English students including 26 students as the experimental group and 26 students as the control group. Each class had five sessions that must be completed, those were treatments for three times, one post-test, and one  pre-test. The result found that IBR is effective for students’ vocabulary in writing an interesting, exciting to use and in combining  their ideas with new words or vocabulary easier. The mean of the post-test in the control group was 73.53, on the other hand, in the experimental group was 83.12; the degrees of freedom totaled 25, the sig. (2-tailed) was 0.000, and the standard deviation was 8.500. The computation shows that the t-test has a higher score.  Thus, it can be concluded that there is a positive impact of this method to encourage students’ vocabulary in English Language Program. The vocabulary  mostly achieved for pre-test and post- test in the control group was 412  to 370. However, in the experimental group, the pre-test and post-test ranged around 355 to 470. The increasing ratio of the experimental groups in acquiring vocabularies over Internet-Based Resources was 13.90%.
The Effects of Textual Enhancement Technique on the Acquisition of Comparison Degrees of Indonesian Secondary School Students
Authors: Sugiyanti Luluk , Wati Ning Setio
Published: September 2023

Textual enhancement technique is a technique that refers to the specific linguistics target through the text. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether the technique of using textual enhancement affects the students' grammar mastery, especially in the comparison degree material. Comparison degree is the process of comparing things, persons, or places through the level of quality, or relation and is formed by adjectives and adverbs. This research method was quantitative in the form of a pre-experimental design. There were 40 Indonesian Secondary School students participating in the study. They were randomly assigned to one control and one experimental group by 20 participants in each group. During the four-week period of the current study, the participants received the instructions and treatment. Then the experimental group was exposed to comparison degrees presented with four different textual enhancement techniques. The control group was exposed to comparison degrees used with a different technique (traditional technique) in teaching activities. The data were collected after instructional sessions during the four weeks through paragraphs focusing on comparison degrees production written by the participants. After the treatment, a comparison degree was also administered to the control group, as a posttest. The results showed that the textual enhancement technique can be an alternative strategy in learning English, significantly affecting Indonesian secondary school students’ comparison degrees.
Risk-orienteted monitoring of environmental factors affecting the quality of life in megapolises
Authors:   Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Kyiv, Yeremeiev I.S. , Dychko A.O. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Kyiv, Harkavyi S.I. ,   Bohomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Savchuk O.V. ,   Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, Hulich S.V. ,   Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv
Published: September 2023

The aim of the research is to develop recommendations for monitoring the quality of habitat in megacities, taking into account the uncertainty factor and the risks of man-made factors of influence. Materials and methods. National and regional reports on the state of the natural environment in Ukraine, research of the Ukrainian and foreign scientists on assessing the quality of life in the metropolis and the effectiveness of environmental monitoring in the management decision-making system are used as research materials. To achieve the goal of the research, the methods of system analysis, elements of the theory of fuzzy sets, the theory of probabilities, the theory of decision-making, Euclidean metrics, etc. are used. The results. The task of modern monitoring systems is constant monitoring of the current level of pollution, as well as forecasting possible trends of changes in this level, with the possibility of observing and identifying the state of environmental pollution. The task of identifying the dynamics of the technogenic pollution area can be reduced to the analysis of observations and comparisons of their results with each other by evaluating the Euclidean metric. Identifying the limit levels of pollution at which their harmful effects begin to manifest, as well as establishing the synergism effect will allow to provide an integral assessment of the quality of the environment. Conclusions. Management of the level of influence of environmental factors on the quality of life in megapolis is related to the solution of such problems as the creation of procedures for effective identification of the state, the development of a set of unified scenarios for overcoming problems, the need to form the structure of a typical decision-making system in crisis situations, etc. As a rule, management decisions in the field of environmental safety of megacities take place under conditions of uncertainty. The choice of one or another alternative is influenced by such factors as remote or indirect consequences of decisions, problems of "trifles" in the information provision of management decision-making, etc.
The influence of learning factors and daily routine on the health of school-age children: results of scientific research of the laboratory of social determinants of children’s health during 2017-2022
Authors:   State Institution ", Hozak S.V. ,   O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU",   , Kyiv, Yelizarova O.T. ,   State Institution "O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU", Kyiv, Stankevych T.V. ,   State Institution "O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU", Kyiv, Parats A.M. ,   State Institution "O.M. Marzіeiev Institute for Public Health of the NAMSU", Kyiv
Published: September 2023

The aim of the study was to examine the effects of learning and behavioural factors on the health and adaptability of school-aged children. Methods. The article presents the research results on the influence of behavioural and learning factors on the health of school-aged children based on the findings of three scientific research projects in the Laboratory of Social Determinants of Children's Health during 2017-2022. QAPACE, Q-RAPH, GPAQ, and RCADS-P-25 questionnaires were used for data collection. Physical and mental parameters were measured to evaluate health, computed comprehensive indicators, and analyzed behavioural factors. Statistical analysis was performed using STATISTICA 8.0 and IBM SPSS STATISTICS 26. Results. Significant differences were found in the duration of both total and different types of physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour, sleep duration and quality in groups of children with different levels of health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderate-to-vigorous PA, about 60 min/day, the most maintained a high level of children's health, confirming other scientists' findings. Optimal levels of daily and weekly different PA were calculated for school-age children by age group and gender under ordinary living conditions and quarantine measures. Our research has shown how children adapt to distance learning varies significantly depending on the format used. Synchronous e-learning was the most beneficial and recommended approach for promoting the well-being of school-age children, whereas assigning independent work tasks through messaging platforms was less favourable. Conclusions. A significant influence of the format of distance learning and daily routine factors on the health and adaptation of school-age children in everyday living and during quarantine measures was established. We found that disrupting children's daily routines and excessive sedentary behaviour can interfere with adaptation and increase the potential for maladaptive responses to stress. Therefore, following physical activity guidelines for school-aged children based on their physiological and psychological characteristics is crucial to promote overall health and well-being.
Strategic Issues of Cultural Policy in Post-War Ukraine
Authors: Нerchanivska Polina
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study is to analyse the role of the cultural sphere in the modernisation of Ukrainian society, as well as to identify strategic problems of cultural policy in post-war Ukraine and ways to solve them. Research methodology. The research methods are based on the fundamental principles of cultural analysis of Ukrainian society from the perspective of modern scientific concepts. The methodological core of the study is based on such scientific fields as phenomenology and hermeneutics to reveal the creative potential of Ukrainian culture. By means of a systemic analysis, the determinants of the identity crisis in Ukraine are investigated and strategic directions of cultural policy for its overcoming are defined. The scientific novelty is to identify the priorities of cultural policy for the effective reform of Ukrainian society by forming a new cultural code of the nation and a new Ukrainian identity that corresponds to the modern socio-cultural paradigm. Conclusions. The article emphasises the importance of enhancing the role of culture for the successful modernisation of Ukrainian society. To implement this project, it is necessary to reform the ideology of the state cultural policy with an emphasis on the development of the creative potential of the people and its consolidation. The strategic guidelines of cultural policy as a value-based foundation for reforms are defined. It is proved, firstly, that the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the people is an important resource for the formation of a new identity of the nation, and the main mechanism of social development is the continuity of culture. Secondly, in order to create a sustainable cultural industry capable of competing at the national and international levels, it is necessary to focus on its innovative development and the introduction of digital and modern management technologies into the cultural sphere. It is substantiated that a key element of post-war cultural policy should also be the rehabilitation of people who have survived bombing, occupation, and forced migration.

Key words: cultural policy, identity crisis, memorial paradigm, cultural heritage, museification, digital technologies, visual culture.
CONTEMPORARY FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL OPERA HOUSES OF KYIV, ODESA, AND LVIV: SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTEXT
Authors: Reva Tetiana , Sviatnenko Anna
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study is to compare the festival and competition activities of opera houses in the socio-cultural context (on the examples of national opera houses of Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv in recent years). The research methodology is based on an interdisciplinary approach that includes knowledge of cultural studies, art history, and management of socio-cultural activities. The main method of the article is comperative analysis, as we have tried to compare and highlight the key forms of festival and competition activities of the studied theatres and their socio-cultural context. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the comparative analysis of the festival and competition activities of opera houses in the socio-cultural context (on the examples of the national opera houses of Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv in recent years). Conclusions. Having examined the festival and competition activities of the theatres we studied in 2020-2023, we can identify the following main trend in this aspect of functioning: the course of moving away from the closeness (“inflexibility”) of the theatre to an open artistic discourse through international partnerships, joint projects, and cooperation with other artistic groups in Ukraine – theatres act as a discussion cultural and artistic platform in the socio-cultural and professional space.

Keywords: value, national culture, national heritage, festival, opera, ballet, competition, theatre.
UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS: UKRAINIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Levrints Marianna
Published: September 2023

Challenges encountered by foreign language teachers remain an understudied issue in the context of Ukraine, awaiting a more systematic empirical response. The given paper aimed to probe for the challenges of Ukrainian language teachers and consider their possible causes. To this end, an exploratory study was carried out with the participation of 44 foreign language teachers. The qualitative data collected through an open interview were subjected to content analysis. A range of potentially challenging aspects of language teaching and their causes were derived from the data analyzed. The findings indicated that the respondents were inclined to identify the challenges of language teaching with the aspects inherent to the profession. In other words, they commonly referred to difficulties deriving from the characteristics of their competence and the nature of their professional activity. The interviewees repeatedly referred to the challenges of personalizing instruction, its planning and management, establishing rapport with learners, attending to discipline issues, motivating learners, and teaching mixed-ability classes. The teachers also reflected on the challenges of developing various language competencies, like explaining grammar in clear terms and teaching speaking. Meanwhile, the respondents rarely mentioned causes of difficulties external to them, for instance, language policy. However, they frequently commented on the problems caused by the lack of resources, in particular, indispensable in distance learning. Thus, the teachers’ overriding concern stemmed from having to deal with learners, which outweighed the significance of developing their language skills. Overall, the qualitative snapshots of the foreign language teaching challenges help discern areas deserving more specific attention in teacher education. One of the study’s implications is the need to embrace the views of practitioners in organizing effective teacher education. Otherwise, risks are high of furnishing them with preparation experiences divorced from their actual needs.
ОГЛЯД ПРОГРАМНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДЛЯ РОЗВ’ЯЗАННЯ ЗАДАЧ ОПТИМІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: ЧІЛІКІНА Тетяна , ПАРФЬОНОВА Тетяна , РУДЕНКО Ніна
Published: September 2023

Проведено огляд програмних продуктів для розв’язання задач оптимізації, здійснено аналіз можливостей систем комп’ютерної математики та електронних таблиць, зазначено перелік класів оптимізаційних задач та оптимізаційних методів, які їх реалізують, досліджено доцільність використання систем комп’ютерної математики в навчальному процесу ВНЗ. Мета роботи – провести огляд існуючих сучасних програмних систем, які працюють з оптимізаційними задачам, зазначити класи задач та оптимізаційні методи, які реалізуються. Методологія. Для отримання результатів наведених у статті було зроблено аналіз сучасного програмного забезпечення, яке реалізує методи оптимізації. Наукова новизна. У роботі проведено огляд програмного забезпечення, яке реалізує методи оптимізації, зокрема, систем комп’ютерної математики, що дозволяє вести мову про його застосування для розв’язання оптимізаційних задач різних класів та доцільність використання в навчальному процесі. Висновки. Завдяки проведеному огляду визначені типи задач оптимізації, для розв’язування яких доцільно використовувати існуючі програмні продукти, а саме, систем комп’ютерної математики, для всіх зацікавлених цією тематикою
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ТА ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ МЕТОДІВ ОБФУСКАЦІЇ КОДУ (АНАЛІТИЧНЕ ОГЛЯДОВЕ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ)
Authors: СИСОЄНКО Антон , БАБЕНКО Віра , СИСОЄНКО Світлана
Published: September 2023

Стаття присвячена основним способам захисту програмного коду від дослідження, зокрема методам обфускації коду.Сучасний темп розвитку IT-індустрії зробив пріоритетним задачу підвищення безпеки програмної продукції, адже зниження ризику незаконного використання та поширення розробленого програмного продукту для розробників програмного забезпечення є надважливим аспектом діяльності. Проте, в зв’язку з розвитком інформаційних технологій завжди були і будуть залишатися невирішеними задачі піратства програмного забезпечення. Одним із способів полегшити цю проблему з технічної точки зору є використання методів захисту програмного забезпечення, особливо обфускації коду. Наведено неформальне та формальне визначення процесу обфускації. Проаналізовано основні цілі та задачі застосування методів обфускації як розробниками програмного забезпечення так і зловмисниками. Комп'ютерні технології суттєво розширили можливості як легальних користувачів програмного забезпечення, так і зловмисників щодо використання методів і засобів несанкціонованого доступу до програмних продуктів. Окремо це питання стосується байт-код орієнтованого програмного забезпечення, яке має ряд специфічних особливостей розробки та використання у сучасних комп'ютерних системах. Оскільки аналіз сучасних програмних продуктів показав тенденцію розвитку використання байт-код орієнтованого програмного забезпечення, то на демонстраційному прикладі показано реалізацію одного із методів обфускації для створеного Python-скрипта за допомогою бібліотеки pyArmor. Показано, що обфускацію прийнято використовувати разом із іншими методами захисту. Зроблено висновок про те, що сумісне використання нових підходів та модифікацій існуючих технологій обфускаційних методів захисту програмного коду необхідно підсилювати за допомогою шифрування, що додасть ще один рівень захисту пристроїв і даних.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ МЕТОДІВ ЕКСПЕРТНОЇ ОЦІНКИ ПРИ ПРОГНОЗУВАННІ ТЕРМІНІВ ВИКОНАННЯ ПРОЕКТІВ В ГАЛУЗІ ІТ
Authors: СЛАБІНОГА Мар’ян , МИХАЙЛОВ Тарас
Published: September 2023

Точна оцінка має вирішальне значення для успіху проектів розробки програмного забезпечення, але переоцінка або недооцінка завдань залишається загальною проблемою. Метою статті є дослідження використання методів експертного оцінювання для покращення оцінки термінів виконання ІТ-проекту. Експертне судження передбачає звернення до досвідчених професіоналів для оцінки роботи, необхідної для виконання завдання. Однак експертне судження піддається суб’єктивізму і когнітивним упередженням, які можуть вплинути на точність оцінок. У цьому дослідженні розглядаються причини завищеної та заниженої оцінки в проектах розробки програмного забезпечення та пропонуються практичні рішення для зменшення ризиків, пов’язаних з експертною оцінкою. У дослідженні використовується підхід case study та порівнюється одинарна оцінка з технікою оцінки та перегляду програми (PERT) для підвищення точності. Результати демонструють, що оцінка PERT надає діапазон оцінок із очікуваним результатом, а середня оцінка ближча до найкращого випадку, ніж початкові оцінки. Крім того, обчислюються довірчі інтервали, щоб забезпечити діапазон оцінок на різних рівнях довіри. Результати дослідження демонструють, що оцінка PERT із її діапазоном оцінок і розрахунком очікуваного випадку покращує точність оцінки порівняно з одинарною оцінкою. Крім того, дослідження розраховує середню відносну похибку (MRE) для вимірювання точності оцінок, що вказує на потенціал для постійного вдосконалення точності оцінок. Ця стаття робить внесок у сферу управління ІТ-проектами, підкреслюючи важливість методів експертного оцінювання, визначаючи проблеми, пов'язані з перевищенням і заниженням оцінки, а також надання практичних інструментів і методологій для підвищення точності оцінки. Завдяки мінімізації суб’єктивності та постійному вдосконаленню оцінок ІТ-проекти можна реалізувати вчасно та в рамках бюджету, що призведе до кращих результатів проекту та задоволення зацікавлених сторін.
Motivational and personal characteristics of students taking part in the implementation of volunteer projects of a social orientation
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov, Shutenko Andrey I. , Shutenko Elena N. ,   Belgorod State National Research University, Lokteva Anna V. ,   Belgorod State National Research University
Published: September 2023

Problem and objective. The study is aimed at studying the totality of motivational, personal characteristics and value orientations of students participating in the implementation of volunteer projects of a social orientation. The purpose of the study: to present the structural characteristics of the personal potential of students participating in volunteer activities, to identify the personal characteristics that determine the involvement in volunteering in order to develop effective educational approaches and practices to strengthen the active life position of student youth, to involve them in various forms of social participation, care and support in the current period. Research methods. The study involved 86 students of the Belgorod National Research University. Methods of progress monitoring and psychological testing were used: Method Questionnaire of internal-external motivational orientation; Method Multifactor personality questionnaire FPI; Hardiness Test; Method Research of value orientations; Method for diagnosing the orientation of the personality; Method for diagnosing socio-psychological attitudes of a person in the motivational-demanding sphere. Results of the study. The structure of personal potential determining the formation of the desire for volunteer activity is presented. The model of psychological support of students for the purpose of introduction to volunteer activity is defined. In particular, it is necessary to work on the formation of a motivational-need component, emotional-volitional, communicative, value-semantic, cognitive. Compared to students who are not involved in volunteer activities, students involved in volunteer activities are characterized by a higher level of resilience (tEMP=10,1), risk-taking (tEMP=8,3), involvement (tEMP=7,4). People who realize their personal potential in volunteering are more activity-oriented (tEMP=6,8). Their individual psychological characteristics are characterized by greater sociability (tEMP=7,6), poise (tEMP=6,9), openness (tEMP=8,3), emotional stability (tEMP=9,2). They are more resultoriented (tEMP=8,2), prone to altruism (tEMP=7,7). Conclusion. The mechanism and conditions of personalization of students' volunteer activity indicated in the study have no exact analogues in modern practice-oriented developments and can be used in the formation of the educational potential of volunteer activity among students.