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Não sinta falta de Foucault
Authors: Lago Pablo Antonio
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: A comunidade científica espera publicações de qualidade em revistas acadêmicas. Nesse contexto, a tarefa dos pareceristas, em especial nos sistemas de revisão por pares às cegas (blind review), mostra-se fundamental. Mas como elaborar um bom parecer? Este trabalho busca responder a essa questão, apresentando diferentes parâmetros e estratégias que podem ser observados por pareceristas em suas atividades.
Metodologia: Análise de bibliografia dedicada ao tema, em especial de língua inglesa, em estudo descritivo, qualitativo, do tipo relato de experiência.
Resultados: A pesquisa culminou em uma série de parâmetros que podem ser observados por pareceristas no exercício de suas funções, desde aceitar ou não avaliar um artigo acadêmico, até a redação e envio do parecer para o editor.
Contribuições: Ao apresentar dicas e estratégias para avaliação adequada de artigos acadêmicos, este trabalho facilita as atividades de pareceristas e editores e supre uma importante lacuna na formação de muitos pesquisadores.
Organization of the game environment in the education and upbringing of young children with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Pronina Larisa , Kremneva Ekaterina , Lipatova Ol'ga , Kamel'kova Alena , Martyshevskaya Dar'ya , Tarnovskaya Polina
Published: October 2024

The textbook reflects the principles of rational organization of the home play environment, appropriately adapted to the age and psychophysical characteristics of young children with intellectual disabilities; the basic requirements for toys for young children with developmental disabilities are formulated; lists of toys, didactic material and methodological recommendations for them are presented.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
For teachers, students studying in the areas of training "Special (defectological) education", "Pedagogical education", "Psychological and pedagogical education", in the disciplines "Organizational and general methodological foundations of teaching people with disabilities", "Inclusive education of children with disabilities" (bachelor's degree programs in the field of training "Correctional anddeveloping technologies in preschool education"), "Early and preschool education of children with disabilities" (Master's degree program).
Digital sovereignty: current problems and solutions
Authors: Caregorodcev Anatoliy , Romanovskiy Sergey
Published: October 2024

The monograph examines the concept and components of the digital sovereignty of the state in the context of global processes of technological transformation. It is shown that digital sovereignty is a factor that is directly involved in the formation of traditional spheres of life of the state and society, being an integral part of state sovereignty as a whole.
For employees of public administration bodies whose activities are related to ensuring information interaction between society and social media, as well as for teachers, students and postgraduates studying in an enlarged group of specialties and training areas 10.00.00 "Information security".
"From babies to prep." The system of work on the development of the social and personal sphere of preschool children
Authors: Serebryakova Tat'yana , Volgina Veronika , Hvorostinina Natal'ya , Kuryleva Viktoriya
Published: October 2024

The educational and methodological manual presented to the readers is a certified educational complex aimed at the social and personal development of preschool children. Based on a detailed theoretical analysis of available psychological and pedagogical research on the problem of socio-personal development (including preschool children), a comprehensive practical material is presented aimed at solving this problem: a package of methods for monitoring, as well as a long-term plan of activities with children of all ages to optimize the process of their socio-personal development.
For heads of preschool educational institutions, educational psychologists, educators, parents, as well as students of preschool education faculties.
ACUTE LACTATION MASTITIS: CURRENT STATE OF THE PROBLEM (literature review)
Authors: Guseynov Arif
Published: October 2024

Acute lactation mastitis is a formidable complication of the postpartum period. The development of the disease is influenced by two leading factors - lactostasis and microbial factor. The presence of unresolved lactostasis increases the likelihood of developing acute mastitis.
The main causative agent of acute lactation mastitis is Staphylococcus aureus, which, according to a number of authors, is isolated in monoculture in 91%, and in association with other microflora - in 2.5% of observations. There are 2 forms (serous, infiltrative) of non-purulent mastitis and 3 forms (abscessing, phlegmonous and gangrenous) of purulent mastitis.
Expressed local and general symptoms of purulent inflammation of the mammary gland allow in most cases to make the correct diagnosis.
Among the instrumental methods for diagnosing acute lactation mastitis, the main role belongs to ultrasound of the mammary glands. Diagnostic aspiration biopsy is performed according to indications and allows to identify the first signs of suppuration, the presence of purulent foci.
The main condition for successful therapy of acute lactational mastitis is to eliminate lactostasis as effectively and as quickly as possible.
Timely complex therapy of the initial stages of acute mastitis (serous, infiltrative) helps to prevent the development of the suppurative process.
Conservative treatment of acute lactational mastitis includes the use of antibacterial drugs, analgesics, desensitizing and immunomodulatory agents.
In acute purulent mastitis, surgical treatment is mainly carried out with necrectomy, sanitation of the purulent focus and drainage. Minimally invasive methods of treating acute purulent mastitis have an advantage due to minimal trauma and optimal aesthetic effect. Prevention of lactational mastitis consists of following the rules of breastfeeding and preventing the development of lactostasis.
Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Authors: Dolgopolov M.
Published: October 2024

Chronic myeloproliferative diseases are an urgent problem of modern hematology. Despite the fact that these are relatively rare pathologies of the blood system, patients with myeloproliferative diseases are regularly encountered in the practice of a hematologist. The recent increased interest in this group of diseases is due to the increased frequency of their diagnosis in patients of different ages.
A clinical observation of a middle-aged patient, diagnostic difficulties and therapy selection is presented.
Mental health in a post-pandemic perspective: economic and social costs
Authors: Juraszek Paweł , Karolina Sobczyk , Grajek Mateusz
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant increase in the number of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, leading to higher treatment costs and placing a burden on social insurance systems. The aim of this literature review was to examine the economic costs of the pandemic related to mental health and assess its impact on social insurance systems. The review also analyzed the growing demand for mental health services during different phases of the pandemic. The methodology included an analysis of scientific literature from 2020-2023, with sources from databases like PubMed, Scopus, and JSTOR. The focus was on studies that provided a detailed examination of the economic aspects of the pandemic in the context of mental health, including both direct costs (consultations, medications) and indirect costs (reduced productivity, work absences). The findings indicate significant economic burdens for both healthcare and social insurance systems. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the cost of treating mental health disorders globally. Both WHO and OECD highlight that global indirect costs related to lost productivity amount to approximately $1 trillion annually. Additionally, the pandemic exposed weaknesses in social insurance systems, which need to be reformed to address new health challenges. Key conclusions emphasize the need for further investment in mental health care, particularly in prevention and early intervention. Such investments could lead to significant economic savings by reducing treatment costs and improving productivity. Reforming social insurance systems is also recommended to better accommodate the needs of individuals suffering from mental health disorders.
Assessing Workplace Bullying: Psychometric Analysis of the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) among Brazilian Teachers
Authors: Cunha Esthela Sá , Pinheiro Francisco Pablo Huascar Aragão , Grangeiro Alex Sandro de Moura , Falcão Jorge Tarcisio da Rocha , Santos Walberto Silva dos , Vasconcelos Francisco Herbert Lima , Silva Amanda Queiroz , Mendes Lorena Albuquerque
Published: October 2024

Most research on school violence in Brazil has overlooked teacher victimization, focusing instead on students. This study focused on evaluating the psychometric properties of the Negative Acts Questionnaire- Revised (NAQ-R) in a sample of 10.148 teachers from Brazilian public schools. The NAQ-R, developed to measure exposure to workplace bullying, originally included 23 items but was later revised to 22. It assesses three factors of bullying: personal, workrelated, and physically intimidating forms. The study employed a self-administered questionnaire issued via the Internet. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed, alongside assessment of convergent validity with the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20), an instrument for screening common mental disorders. This study discovered a two-factor structure (personal bullying: α = .93, ω = .79; work-related bullying: α = .92, ω = .74). The NAQ-R showed adequate internal consistency and validity (RMSEArobust = .089, 90 % CI: .086 – .089, SRMR = .041, CFIrobust = .916, TLIrobust = .905), correlating positively with the SRQ-20. The findings align with international studies, suggesting the measure’s stability.
The Effect of Social Media on Corporate Innovation: Evidence from Seeking Alpha Coverage
Authors: He Qiyang , Leung Henry , Qiu Buhui , Zhou Zhou
Published: October 2024

Seeking Alpha (SA) is the most popular crowdsourced social media platform specializing in the financial analysis of U.S. firms, and it attracts over 17 million visitors per month. We find that firm coverage initiation on SA significantly promotes corporate innovation activities. SA coverage promotes corporate innovation by disseminating innovation-related information about the covered firm to external investors, thereby alleviating the firm’s financial constraints. Moreover, firms with higher information asymmetry, firms facing greater product market competition, and firms having lower levels of managerial short-termism reveal a greater increase in innovation outcomes following SA coverage initiation. Taken together, our findings suggest that third party-generated information on specialized social media mitigates the information asymmetry between firms and investors on corporate innovation activities and encourages corporate innovation.

This paper was accepted by Bo Becker, finance.

Supplemental Material: The data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.00995 .
Nebivolol-induced hepatoxicity: a case report
Authors: Srour Lynn , Ali Majed , Karam Karam , Fiani Elias
Published: October 2024

Nebivolol is a third-generation beta-blocker known for its high selectivity for beta-1 adrenergic receptors and its unique ability to induce vasodilation via nitric oxide (NO) release. Nebivolol, despite its favourable safety profile, can lead to significant liver injury. We describe the case of a 73-year-old hypertensive patient who developed significant liver enzyme elevations following the addition of nebivolol to her treatment regimen. Comprehensive workup ruled out other causes, leading to a diagnosis of drug-induced hepatotoxicity. Discontinuation of nebivolol resulted in normalization of liver enzymes. This case underscores the importance of monitoring liver function during beta-blocker therapy, particularly with nebivolol.
Comparing the effectiveness of explicit EAL feedback through slideshow (text+audio) and captioned video
Authors: Harrison Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Research seems to show that captions and subtitles are generally beneficial to learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL), but some research does contradict this. Research on slideware and slide design seems to focus more on attractiveness of slides and less on educational effectiveness. However, research on slide design and specific approaches to slide design continue to become more detailed. This study compared comprehension of explicit feedback received through either slideshow (text+audio) video or captioned video on an EAL writing task in an on-demand university setting. Results (n=163) indicated that approximately 50% of learners clicked the feedback video to advance to the quiz without viewing it completely. Of the learners with at least one full viewing (n=86), slideshow video seems to have engaged students for a longer duration than captioned video. The quiz items were easier for the slideshow video groups, and the quiz items performed better for these groups. The slideshow video groups had slightly higher means, but a significant difference between the effectiveness of slideshow video and captioned video to transmit feedback to students was not found.
Digital Literacy readiness: Voices of Indonesian Primary and Secondary English Teachers
Authors: Pratolo Bambang Widi , Fatimah Nur , Soviyah Soviyah , Ali Zuraina
Published: October 2024

The ways students learn nowadays have changed significantly since the Covid 19 pandemic in 2019. Students today need different ways of teaching as they also have different learning styles. This study is intended to investigate how much the Indonesian primary and secondary English teachers are technologically literate, identify the challenges they face in teaching using technology and describe their hopes and expectation in their professional work as English teachers. Questionnaires in the form of google form were used to collect the data from all the participants, while interview was used to collect the data from the selected participants. The findings showed that most of the participants possessed high level of digital literacy, suggesting that they had the skills needed to help them teach online classes using the available online teaching platforms. They seemed to enjoy teaching online classes as they were capable of exploiting the online resources as the teaching materials, developing the available resources and even creating the digital teaching materials and using it in their online classes. The most serious problem they had was lack of IT knowledge in regard with the new online teaching platforms and internet connection. If they had to use the new online teaching platform, they had to learn it on their own, usually through YouTube and teach how to use it to their students. The classic problem, the internet connection, still occurred among the teachers and it caused problems in delivering the teaching materials and assessing the students’ work. This implies that the policy makers need to design professional development program which would help the Indonesia English teachers cope with their technological issues.
Public school teachers’ perceptions of students’ diversity, cultural, and linguistic needs in the United States
Authors: Zamani Roodsari Sedighe
Published: October 2024

The need for culturally and linguistically sustaining teaching has become more apparent as school communities across the United States continually grow in cultural and linguistic diversity. This study investigated equity-based instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students by examining public school teachers’ perceptions of preparation for diversity and inclusion of CLD students. A CLD research-based survey was designed and administered to 200 elementary and secondary school teachers in ten public schools in the United States. The study examined teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, self-awareness, and preparation toward CLD students’ cultural and linguistic needs. The analysis of the data uncovered evidence related to the themes of CLD instructional awareness and preparation in participants regarding their gender, race, age, ESL experience, highest degree, and years of teaching. The major findings of the study revealed the role of CLD-related training and awareness on the effectiveness of teacher preparation and their perceptions of the diversity of the students. The study concluded by providing implications for teachers, schools, educators, and policymakers on providing an equity-based educational environment for all students including the CLD ones.
Analysis of HOTS and LOTS of instructional questions in the English textbook "When English Rings a Bell" for grade VIII
Authors: Surono Surono , Pratolo Bambang Widi , Hanun Siti Latifah
Published: October 2024

English textbooks have an essential role in learning English subjects for students in junior high school, so the quality of textbooks must be of high quality. To make students master English language skills, they need a good quality of textbooks to improve their critical thinking skills. This research aims to find out the representation of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) and lower order thinking skills (LOTS) and the appearance frequency in the instructional questions in English textbook entitled “When English Rings A Bell” grade VIII. This study used a content analysis with qualitative approach. Six chapters of the textbook were taken as the sample. Observation and note-taking techniques were used to collect the data using observation sheet. The data were analyzed by using Miles’s et al. model regarding coding method. The research findings showed that chapters I, VI, and VII represented LOTS with the most dominant in remembering and applying. Meanwhile, the appearance of LOTS and HOTS in chapters V and XII looked nearly in balance dominating the verb remembering for LOTS and the verbs evaluating and creating for HOTS. The realization of HOTS in the chapters was less than LOTS, except chapter XIII. After the instructional questions in all activities were categorized, the distribution of LOTS in the textbook appeared in 66 (58%) and HOTS in 47 questions (42%). It is concluded that the textbook distributed less evenly in HOTS and LOTS composition. It implies that the textbook still focuses on LOTS. It is recommended that the authors of the textbook balance the HOTS and LOTS in the instructional questions proportionally to encourage students to think critically. Teachers should creatively modify the instructional questions to meet the balance.
Foreign language reading anxiety: Exploring the experiences of EFL students at a state university in Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Fitrawati Fitrawati , Kamil Insan , Perrodin David D
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the levels of foreign language reading anxiety among EFL students at a state university in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, to identify the main factors contributing to this anxiety. The study included 30 participants who provided data through two questionnaires. The first questionnaire utilized the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale (FLRAS) to assess anxiety levels, while the second questionnaire aimed to determine the primary factor behind this anxiety. The results indicated that 67% of the students experienced moderate anxiety, 20% experienced high levels, and 13% reported low anxiety. The study identified two main factors influencing foreign language reading anxiety: text features and personal factors. Text features encompassed unfamiliar vocabulary, topics, and culture, while personal factors included concerns about the effect of reading and fear of making errors. The second questionnaire revealed that unfamiliar language ranked as the most dominant factor, followed by concerns about the impact of reading, unfamiliar topics, fear of making errors, and unfamiliar culture. Recognizing that reading anxiety is a common experience among language learners is essential. However, with the proper support and guidance, students can overcome these challenges and succeed in their English language learning journey.
Engaging future educators: Perceptions of project-based learning among pre-service EYL teachers
Authors: Soviyah Soviyah
Published: October 2024

In a globalized era with very rapid changes in life nowadays, project-based learning is considered as one of the most suitable learning models. Project-based learning provides learning that develops students' skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Therefore, EYL teacher education programs should provide opportunities for pre-service EYL teachers to improve their knowledge and skills in project-based learning. The purpose of this study was to determine pre-service EYL teachers' perceptions of project-based learning and its implementation. Conducted in 2022/2023, a total of 55 pre-service EYL teachers from TEYL PD   course who were purposively selected participated in this study. Data were collected using a 25-item perception of project-based learning scale. Descriptive quantitative analysis was used to analyze the data. The results showed that out of 55 student respondents, 18 respondents (33%) had a very positive perception, 33 respondent (60%) had a positive perception, 4 respondents (7%) had a neutral perception, and no respondents had a negative perception.
Enhancing Hospitality: Evaluating Employee Satisfaction and Working Conditions in Crete's (Greece) Hotel Industry
Authors: Vagena Akrivi , Sufi Tahir , Goyal Anil Kumar , Chaudhary Hare Krishna
Published: October 2024

Assessing the degree of job satisfaction and rewards that employees perceive is essential for gaining a thorough picture of employee satisfaction in the hospitality sector. Research techniques, including focus groups, interviews, and surveys, offer insightful information about the factors that affect worker satisfaction in Crete's hotels. This chapter examines employees' perceptions of their benefits and job satisfaction, emphasising aspects that bring them contentment and areas that could benefit from enhancements. Physical workspace, workload, work-life balance, and support networks are all essential factors that affect motivation, productivity, and tenacious employees. The objective is to understand how various working conditions impact employee motivation and performance in hotels in Crete. We analysed the data and reviewed relevant theories to investigate the link between working conditions and key employee outcomes. Our goal is to offer valuable insights to hotels in Crete to boost employee motivation, performance, and retention rates. This involved assessing current employee satisfaction and identifying areas needing improvement regarding job satisfaction, rewards, and working conditions. We reviewed the literature thoroughly, performed benchmarking analyses, and studied successful case examples to identify effective strategies and initiatives to enhance employee contentment. Furthermore, we highlight areas requiring attention and enhancement, enabling hotels in Crete to implement focused interventions and initiatives to improve employee satisfaction. Our objective is to contribute to developing a positive and flourishing work environment within the hospitality industry in Crete, Greece.
The Theoretical Meaning of the Concept of «Smart Energy System»
Authors:   Institute of Industrial Economics of the NAS of Ukraine, Andriienko B.
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on the analysis of the concept of smart energy systems, which are becoming a fundamental element in managing energy resources on a global scale. The research encompasses both domestic and international perspectives, comparing various approaches of scientists, governmental institutions, and industrial players in the application of smart technologies in energy. Special emphasis is placed on the diversity of definitions of smart energy systems, their approaches, and implementations, which significantly impact economic security, sustainability, and the integration of innovative technologies. The article examines how smart energy systems contribute to the stabilization of energy networks, optimization of energy production and consumption, and discusses their role in meeting contemporary environmental and economic challenges. This study provides a comprehensive overview of current technologies and strategic development directions that can be utilized to support sustainable and efficient energy systems in the future.
Harmonization of the Market of Educational Services of Out-of-School Music Education Institutions in the EU Countries and Ukraine
Authors:   Private Institution of Higher Education ", Litviak A. ,   Rauf Ablyazov East European University"
Published: October 2024

In the current conditions of globalization and integration processes between Ukraine and the European Union (EU), the topic of harmonization of the educational services market, in particular in the field of extracurricular music education, becomes especially relevant. Harmonization of educational standards and approaches between the EU countries and Ukraine allows creating a single educational space that provides a high level of specialists’ training competitive both at the national and international labor markets.The article is devoted to the analysis of har monization key aspects of the educational services’ market in the field of music education, which includes consideration of the legal framework, analysis of methods and tools used for harmonization, as well as assessment of the these processes’ impact on the development of extracurricular music education in Ukraine. Considerable attention is paid to the study of the experience of the EU countries in the uniform standards’ implementation of education, in particular in the field of music education, and its possible application in the Ukrainian context. The article also analyzes the existing problems and challenges that stand in the way of harmonization, among which are the need to adapt national legislation, improve the level of teachers’ professional training, as well as provide financial and institutional support for this process from the state and international organizations. In addition, the prospects for the educational services market development in Ukraine in terms of integration into the European educational space are discussed. As the result of the study, it was found that the harmonization of the educational services’ market in the field of extracurricular music education is a necessary step to ensure the competitiveness of the Ukrainian educational system, its integration into the European space and improving the music education quality. It also creates preconditions for the cultural exchange development and national musical traditions preservation, which contributes to the formation of a unique cultural landscape in Europe. In general, the educational services harmonization in the field of music education should become the basis for the development of a sustainable and high-quality educational system that will meet the needs of modern society and the challenges of the global labor market.
European Trends of Localization of Economic Activities in Reconstructive Spatial Organization of Economic Systems
Authors:   Institute of Industrial Economics of the NAS of Ukraine, Mykytenko V. , Chuprina M. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"
Published: October 2024

The directions of the European localization of economic activity have been improved in the context of the formation of modern determinants of the reconstructive spatial organization of economic systems based on natural resource assets. A methodological concept of adapting the provisions of "asset-oriented learning in pedagogy" to the conceptual provisions of the reconstructive spatial organization of national economic systems based on natural resource assets is proposed while adjusting the focus of efforts on the various nature of reducing risks and threats in the post-war period, assuming in the reconstruction processes: the integration of resources, synergy and partnership, development of innovations, community participation, flexibility and adaptability, stability and sustainability, territorial competitiveness, balance and uniformity, conservation and rational use of resources and assets that are different in nature, conservation of human resources and increasing the potential of human development. Taking into account the methodological principles of the asset-oriented approach, the factors of localism were identified with the determination of their advantages in the processes of spatial organization of national economic systems in the post-war period. Features of localization of efforts have been established for the formation of a set of measures regarding: a) coordination of localized efforts; b) consideration of societal factors in production-economic, inter-industry and inter-sectoral interaction; c) achieving sustainability and ecological obligation; d) ensuring effective cooperation and stability of networks.
Systematization of International Indicators and Indicators of Metrology of Economic Cycles in the National Economy
Authors:   DNNU ", Stolyarov V. ,   Academy of Financial Management", Ostrovetskyy V. ,   Institute of Physical Economy named after S. A. Podolynskyi, Stolіarova V. ,   Institute of Physical Economy named after S. A. Podolynskyi
Published: October 2024

In the article, on the basis of international experience, indicators of monitoring economic and business cycles are systematized. With the use of separate indicators (leading, matching and lagging), assessments of the cyclicality of the development of the national economy of Ukraine in different years (1996–2023) were made. Tasks of further analytical research are planned.
Theoretical and Methodological Approaches to the Analysis of the Efficiency of the Activity of the Enterprise
Authors:   National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Gudz P. , Nechayeva I. ,   National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Lukyanenko M. ,   National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic
Published: October 2024

The article summarizes the issues of assessing the innovation and creativity of the real sector of the economy. The main purpose of the study is a scientific and theoretical substantiation of the assessment of innovation and creativity on the example of enterprises in the metallurgical industry. The systematization of literature sources and approaches to solving the problem of assessing innovation and creativity shows that there is no single assessment methodology, as well as approaches to the criteria and indicators of assessment. The relevance of solving this scientific problem is that innovation and creativity is a competitive factor in the activities of the metallurgical enterprise PJSC "Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works", which represents an industry that is budgetary for the country, so scientific research on effective management, including on the basis of evaluation principles, continues. The study of the topic... in the paper is carried out in a logical sequence from theoretical and methodological approaches to a comparative assessment of creativity and innovation of the enterprise and the formation of conclusions and proposals. The methodological tools of the research methods were the definition of components and indicators of the integrated assessment of creativity and innovation of the enterprise, the calculation of indicators and a comparative analysis of their values during 2020 and 2022. The object of the study is the selected enterprise PJSC "Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works" because it is one of the market leaders and its ways of overcoming challenges will be applicable to other economic entities. The article presents the results of an empirical analysis of creativity and innovativeness of an enterprise, which shows that despite a slight downward trend in certain indicators of creativity and innovativeness, it remains a means of developing the enterprise's economy and realizing competitive advantages in the market. The study empirically confirms and theoretically proves that creativity and innovation are the driving force behind the development of response to security challenges and the implementation of transformational changes. The results of the study may be useful for researchers and management practitioners.
Management of Competitive Potential and Strategy of Industrial Enterprises
Authors:   SHEI ", Kravchenko M. ,   Pryazovskyi State Technical University", Budagyan A. ,   SHEI "Pryazovskyi State Technical University", Reviakin O. ,   SHEI "Pryazovskyi State Technical University"
Published: October 2024

The article summarizes the views of modern scientists and presents a comprehensive vision of the process of developing and implementing a company's competitive strategy. Factors and conditions are determined, the need to take into account and comply with them at specific stages of the process of forming a competitive strategy is extremely important and contributes to the optimal use of the existing strategic potential of the enterprise. It was determined that the management of strategic potential is a complex and integrated dynamic process, the correct choice of which depends on how any enterprise seeks to use its own resources and opportunities to achieve its own overall strategy. The article highlights the main components, object and subject of strategic enterprise management. Systematization of modern principles and functions of strategic enterprise management was carried out. The main stages of the process of development and implementation of the general strategy of the enterprise are defined. A methodical approach to improving the process of development and implementation of the general strategy of the enterprise is proposed, the implementation of which is based on the introduction into its management system and assessment of the strategic potential of the enterprise. The author's model of managing the company's strategic potential is outlined as one of the main components of the process of developing and implementing a general strategy.
Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fracture in Below-Knee Amputation: A Rare Injury Case Report
Authors:   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Pourtalès, Rue de la Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland., Helmstetter Timothée , De Cannière Alexandre ,   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Pourtalès, Rue de la Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland., Jaen Matthieu ,   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Pourtalès, Rue de la Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland., Vacariu Edina ,   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Pourtalès, Rue de la Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Published: October 2024

Introduction: With current prostheses, below-knee amputees have sufficient mobility to perform activities with a risk of trauma and therefore fracture. However, bicondylar fractures of the tibial plateau are rare in this population and we found no recent literature or consensus regarding the management of these fractures. The aim of this study is to report a case with its surgical management, post-operative follow-up, and the specificities inherent in transtibial amputees. Case Report: This is a case of 33-year-old below-the-knee amputee male who sustained an ipsilateral tibial plateau fracture after an electric scooter accident. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation with posteromedial and anterolateral plate using dual incision. We followed the patient for 1 year with good clinical and functional outcomes. Conclusion: Bicondylar fractures of the proximal tibia in below-knee amputees are rare injuries with potentially severe consequences. Nevertheless, appropriate surgical management and multidisciplinary collaboration with physiotherapists and orthopedic technicians allow the patient to regain mobility and autonomy without compromising prosthesis fitting in the long term. Keywords: Below-the-knee amputee, stump, osteosynthesis, tibial plateau fracture.
Neglected Ipsilateral Non-Union Neck of Femur with Shaft of Femur Non-Union in A Young Patient and Its Management – A Rare Case Report
Authors:   epartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Muthus Super Speciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Singanallur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Meignanaguru Muthusaravakumar , Dhakshinamurthi Yogadeepan ,   epartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Muthus Super Speciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Singanallur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Shetty Ganesh Ramesh ,   epartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Muthus Super Speciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Singanallur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Srinivasan Deepak ,   epartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Muthus Super Speciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Singanallur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The incidence of ipsilateral neck of femur fracture with the shaft of femur going for non-union is not known. Management of this concomitant non-union can be a daunting task in terms of fixation strategy and its outcome. Case Report: In this article, we report a case of a 25-year-old male with ipsilateral neck of femur with shaft non-union. We have done open reduction and dual plating with bone grafting for the shaft of the femur followed by valgus subtrochanteric osteotomy with dynamic hip screw and impaction bone grafting for the neck of femur non-union. Conclusion: The main principle in treating the neck of femur non-union is biomechanical correction of shear forces into compression forces by valgus correction and impaction bone grafting aids fracture healing. Dual plating with bone grafting gives optimal results in shaft non-union. Keywords: Valgus subtrochanteric osteotomy, impaction bone grafting, dual plating, non-union.
The Decline of Union Hall Politics
Authors: Kazin Michael
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT: Everybody knows most white working people no longer vote for Democrats, but there’s no agreement why. Leftists blame neoliberals for enacting policies that deregulated business instead of redistributing wealth. Conservatives and some liberals argue that the fault lies in cultural ideas and principles that progressives have compelled Democrats to embrace—from transgender rights and restrictions on gun ownership to critical race theory and a dismissal of religious faith. Others, echoing the Marxist notion of “false consciousness,” accuse ordinary white people of fearing Black Americans and undocumented immigrants instead of making common cause with fellow workers of different racial or national backgrounds.
The Constitution and the American Left
Authors: Rana Aziz
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT: The U.S. Constitution is profoundly undemocratic, as generations of abolitionists, socialists, labor activists, and Black radicals have loudly proclaimed. Just as it did a hundred years ago, the document creates an infrastructure for minority rule—a specific and very American brand of white authoritarianism. This is because the Constitution organizes representation around states rather than the principle of one person, one vote. And it fragments and undermines popular authority through endless veto points. The consequences today are numerous: presidents elected who lose the popular vote; a Senate that gives vastly more power to voters in Wyoming than in California; an impassible route for constitutional amendments; a tiny, lifetime-appointed Supreme Court that repudiates popular policies, including the right to abortion, and elevates the president above the law—abetting a culture of impunity.
Family Planning
Authors: Jaffe Sarah
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT: At the end of last year, a friend and I sat down to watch the 2002 Hugh Grant vehicle About a Boy . Grant’s character is kind of a loser, one who does nothing all day but live off the royalties of a hit song his father once wrote. While dating a single mother, he realizes two things: one, that single moms have lots of responsibilities and don’t expect too much from him, and two, that he actually likes kids. He goes in search of more single mothers, and stumbles into a friendship with a tween boy (Nicholas Hoult, who is now all grown up and starring in films like The Favourite ). He’s romantically uninterested in the kid’s mother (Toni Collette), but the kid won’t let him bail, and while he’s trying to impress another woman (Rachel Weisz), ultimately his emotional growth comes through his decision to accept the role that the kid has given him as a sort of surrogate dad or uncle or something that we don’t have the language for. The film ends with a Christmas party with the raucous extended nonfamily the kid has assembled around him: bio-mom and dad, Hugh Grant and his girlfriend and girlfriend’s son, and some other miscellaneous, multigenerational, multigender friends. I turned to my friend and said, “I actually endorse this.”
Poeta Necans : The Metalepsis of Killing a Character in Diachronic Perspective
Authors: Kuhn-Treichel Thomas
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT: This essay traces expressions in which authors or narrators claim to or are said to kill a character, with the key question as to which ideas about storytelling the cases convey and how these ideas resemble or differ across different periods. Examples of the “ poeta necans metalepsis” are found in ancient Greek literature all the way to the modern novel; however, they bear a remarkable variety of implications. Already in antiquity, we find a range of positive to outright derisory usages, which are united by the fact that they present killing as a natural and unquestioned task of authors, especially for epic poets. From the Renaissance onwards, the picture changes: Ariosto exposes the idea that a narrator should save rather than slay his characters, and in the past two centuries, narrators reflecting on their qualms about putting a character to death becomes all but the standard case. The essay works with case studies from different eras, with emphasis on early usages in antiquity, which are analyzed according to the principles of diachronic narratology. In this way, the essay sheds light not only on historical concepts of storytelling but also on the motif of death in literature, which, as is argued, is not a negation of life but rather supports and defends it in various ways, for the narrator, the audience, and the characters.
Drone-based mobile full-duplex optical communication
Authors: Liang Yingze , Mo Xinjie , Zhou Jiayao , Qi Ziqian , Wang Linning , Liu Pengzhan , Zhu Hongbo , Wang Yongjin
Published: October 2024

Wireless optical communication plays a vital role in mobile communication networks, and both drones and vehicles are essential mobile communication nodes. Here, image identification technology, gimbal, and full-duplex optical communication systems are integrated to manage the challenging issues of light alignment and target tracking for mobile full-duplex optical communication under the transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) scheme. Both drones and vehicles are equipped with the proposed setup to realize full-duplex wireless optical data transmission at a communication rate of 2 Mbps in both air-to-ground and air-to-air scenarios. By further integrating wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) modules, drone-based mobile optical communication systems (MOCSs) can be interconnected with the network via the TCP/IP scheme, and real-time video transmission can be demonstrated. This work provides a feasible route toward a mobile optical communication network (MOCN) for diverse applications.
Zero-UMSIE: a zero-shot underwater multi-scale image enhancement method based on isomorphic features
Authors: Liu Tong , Zhu Kaiyan , Cao Weiye , Shan Bolin , Guo Fangyi
Published: October 2024

Due to the scattering and absorption of light, underwater images often exhibit degradation. Given the scarcity of paired real-world data and the inability of synthetic paired data to perfectly approximate real-world data, it’s a challenge to restore these degraded images using deep neural networks. In this paper, a zero-shot underwater multi-scale image enhancement method (Zero-UMSIE) is proposed, which utilizes the isomorphism between the original underwater image and the re-degraded image. Specifically, Zero-UMSIE first estimates three latent components of the original underwater image: the global background light, the transmission map, and the scene radiance. Then, the estimated scene radiance is randomly mixed with the original underwater image to generate re-degraded images. Finally, a multi-scale loss and a set of tailored non-reference loss functions are employed to fine-tune the underwater image and enhance the generalization ability of the network. These functions implicitly control the learning preferences of the network and effectively address issues such as color bias and uneven illumination in underwater images, without the need for additional datasets. The proposed method is evaluated on three widely used real-world underwater image datasets. Extensive experiments on various benchmarks demonstrate that the proposed method is superior to state-of-the-art methods subjectively and objectively, which is competitive and applicable to diverse underwater conditions.
Investigation of two-beam-pumped quasi-parametric amplification
Authors: Zhu Wentao , Yanfang Zhang , Wang Jing , Ma Jingui , Yuan Peng , Zhang Dongfang , Zhu Heyuan , Qian Liejia
Published: October 2024

Multi-beam-pumped optical parametric amplification (OPA) may offer a solution for overcoming the limitations on the repetition rate and average power of ultraintense femtosecond lasers. However, multi-beam pumping scheme encounters challenges due to low conversion efficiency caused by parametric diffraction and inter-channel crosstalk, which are attributed to the presence of multi-idler-waves. This paper introduces and explores multi-beam-pumped quasi-parametric amplification (QPA) as an alternative approach to multi-beam-pumped OPA. We theoretically demonstrate that strong idler dissipation can significantly reduce inter-channel crosstalk and parametric diffraction in a two-beam-pumped QPA. These findings highlight the potential of multibeam-pumped QPA for efficiently amplifying femtosecond laser pulses to high average power levels with robustness.
Dual-hollow-core anti-resonant fiber with silicon layers and nested resonant tubes for constructing a single-polarization 3 dB coupler
Authors: Hou Donglian , Wang Xing , Lou Shuqin , Sheng Zhufeng
Published: October 2024

A novel dual-hollow-core anti-resonant fiber (DHC-ARF) with silicon layers and nested resonant tubes is proposed for constructing a 3 dB single-polarization coupler. High-index silicon layers are deposited inside four cladding tubes along the x-direction and then nested resonant tubes are introduced into these cladding tubes, which is beneficial to promote the mode coupling between the x-polarized fundamental mode and the dielectric mode in the silica/silicon tubes so as to achieve single-polarization characteristics of the DHC-ARF. The properties of the DHC-ARF are optimized using finite element method combined with perfectly matched layer as a boundary condition. By using a 1.51 cm long DHC-ARF, a single-polarization 3 dB coupler is constructed with a relatively wide bandwidth of 29 nm covering the wavelength range from 1530 nm to 1559 nm, in which the polarization extinction ratio (PER) is lower than -20 dB and the coupling ratio can be guaranteed within 50 ± 2%. This bandwidth is more than 2.6 times higher than the bandwidth of currently reported single-polarization coupler. At the wavelength of 1550 nm, the lowest PER reaches -74.8 dB and the loss of the coupler is as low as 0.33 dB.