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Metaheurísticas simples para resolver problemas de diseño NP-duros del mundo real
Authors: Salto Carolina , Minetti Gabriela , Alfonso Hugo , Bermúdez Carlos , Hernandez José Luis , Carnero Mercedes
Published: August 2024

Los problemas de optimización del diseño de redes de distribución de agua y de sensores en una planta química son de especial interés para la sociedad, la industria y la comunidad científica. Ambos problemas de diseño son formulados como problemas de optimización combinatoria y perteneciente a la clase NP-duros. Por consiguiente, en este trabajo se consideran algoritmos metaheurísticos simples y efectivos, basados en enfriamiento simulado (SA) para resolverlos. Los SAs son hibridados y adaptados a cada uno de estos problemas y evaluados usando un conjunto de instancias de variada complejidad. La comparación con otros algoritmos de la literatura revela la bondad de estos SAs propuestos.
Kriminālprocesa efektivitāte cietušā tiesību uz taisnīgu tiesu kontekstā
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Gurevičs Dāvids
Published: August 2024

The efficiency of criminal proceedings is commonly perceived as the equilibrium between ensuring just regulation of criminal legal relations and rational allocation of state resources. However, endeavours to enhance procedural efficiency may compromise the rights and interests of crime victims. This article explores the essential components of criminal proceedings that must be considered to ensure fairness and therefore efficiency from the victim’s standpoint.
Kvalitatīvas izglītības priekšnoteikums – studenta tiesības pārsūdzēt pārbaudījuma rezultātu
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Kovaļovs Ņikita
Published: August 2024

Article 112 of the Satversme guarantees every student the right not only to education in general, but to an education of quality. In practice, the situations quite frequently occur, where a student’s work is incorrectly evaluated, i.e. the grade does not correspond to the student’s real knowledge. Meanwhile, the student’s right to appeal against the results of the evaluation is limited. The situation described above has a significant impact on the quality of education, as exams and tests can be prepared and evaluated in a way that does not allow the students to demonstrate their true level of knowledge. The solution proposed by the author of the current article is to guarantee students a broader right of access to justice and to extend the competence of the courts in line with the right to a fair trial.
Jēdziena “kontaktstunda” interpretācija un tās ietekme uz mācību metožu izvēli
Authors:   Groningenas Universitāte, Ratniece Laura
Published: August 2024

Article 1.7 of the Republic of Latvia Law on Higher Education Institutions provides a definition for the concept of a “contact hour”. Among the main elements thereof is the requirement to have a direct communication of academic staff and students. This article explores the interpretation of the concept of a contact hour, and outlining its possible implications on the choice of teaching methods. The main conclusion is that the requirement to have a direct communication of academic staff and students might restrict the choice of teaching methods.
Legal Aspects of Restricting Activities of Political Parties
Authors:   University of Latvia, Karklina Annija , Rodina Anita
Published: August 2024

The authors explore the regulatory framework on the restriction of the activities of political parties in the Republic of Latvia, outlining a comparison with other European countries in this context. The article analytically reflects the progress of the collective submission handed in to the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia (Saeima) in 2022, which called for a ban of one particular political party. In conjunction with this, the authors analyse the findings of the European Court of Human Rights on issues related to the prohibition of political parties, seeking a balance between freedom of association as a fundamental right, on the one hand, and the protection of state and public security, as well as democratic values, on the other.
Correlation Between Expanding the Limits of Personal Freedom and the Risks of Social Exclusion: Freedom of Expression as an Example
Authors:   University of Latvia, Osipova Sanita
Published: August 2024

One of the most essential fundamental human rights is the freedom of expression. The progress of science, first and foremost – the development in information technologies, gives contemporary society new possibilities for communication, and the development of fundamental and human rights continues to expand the limits of the freedom of expression. It is the growing importance of the digital environment in communication, turning into the main space of societal communication, that creates the risk of exclusion for some social groups: persons in need, partly – persons with special needs, and seniors. The state has the obligation to be aware of this risk of social exclusion with respect to the very essential fundamental right to the freedom of expression, and develop a policy to prevent it.
Revisiting the Arbitration Law of Latvia: An End of the Black Sheep Era in Arbitration World?
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kacevska Inga
Published: August 2024

A state can learn from internationally unified or other countries’ best practices in a particular area of law, or it can go its own way – follow the so-called Westphalian model. Historically, Latvia has departed from internationally recognized principles of arbitration, it is the only Member State in the Council of Europe that does not have full access to court’s support during arbitration process and has not introduced a procedure for setting-aside arbitral awards. This has not only had a negative impact on Latvia’s reputation in the field of arbitration but has also been the basis for proceedings before the Constitutional Court. However, it is hoped that on 2024 much will be changed, new amendments to law introduced and Latvia will no longer be the black sheep in the arbitration world.
Modeling of particulate matter concentrations on a construction site based on IoT monitoring system
Authors: Milivojevic Lazar , Mrazovac-Kurilic Sanja , Sunjevic Miljan , Bozilovic Zvonimir , Golubovic-Matic Darinka , Cekic Zoran
Published: August 2024

An Internet of things (IoT) based system framework integrating a distributed sensor network was implemented to collect real-time data at a construction site. Various sensors were utilized to gather data concerning particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations) as well as meteorological parameters ? wind speed, humidity, pressure, and temperature. The real-time measurements results provide an overview of air pollution levels at the construction site, revealing its association with earth excavation work, the primary construction activity. This connection al-lows for better management aimed at reducing concentrations of suspended particles. Through on-site monitoring of two pollutant concentrations, this study identified that the dust levels resulting from excavation activities were relatively high. It can be concluded that earth excavation significantly impacts air quality in the construction area. While exploring the primary factors influencing construction dust concentrations, the correlations indicate that these concentrations were not significantly associated with meteorological factors. To predict PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in the air using number of working machines and meteorological parameters as predictors, both multiple linear regression and artificial neural net-work models were applied. The artificial neural network model demonstrates better alignment with the measured air concentrations compared to the multiple linear regression model. The artificial neural network model demonstrated an R2 value of 0.674 for PM10 and 0.618 for PM2.5, indicating a strong predictive capability. The aim of this research, through modeling PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in the air at the construction site is to indicate importance of the topic, especially with respect to the health of the construction site workers.
Optimization of rotational oil-spray-cooling structure and temperature field analysis of PMSM in vehicle
Authors: Yang Chen , Cai Wei , Shao Baicheng
Published: August 2024

The heat dissipation of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) of an electric vehicle is always worthy of attention, and the design of the cooling system of the PMSM is very important. The rotor rotational oil-spray-cooling structure is widely used in PMSM with hairpin winding. The oil enters from one side of the hollow shaft and is sprayed from the outlets of the front and rear, respectively, which realizes the cooling of the winding at both ends. However, the flow difference on both sides of the shaft will cause the problem of uneven cooling of the winding and the issue of local overheating of the motor. Therefore, the hollow shaft structure needs to be optimized. A 120 kW oil-cooled motor is analyzed as an ex-ample in this paper. The flow field distribution during the rotation of the rotor and the reasons for the uneven shunt are analyzed. The structural parameters of the hollow shaft are optimized by using the Taguchi method and the response surface method. It was found that the new shaft structure can better realize the shunt and reduce the winding and rotor temperature. It provides a guide for the design of the rotational oil-spray-cooling structure of the oil-cooling PMSM.
Experimental and numerical simulation study of the influence of CF3CHFCF3 on characteristic of hydrogen/methane/air explosion
Authors: Liao Kaixuan , Mi Hongfu , Chen Shengguo , Zhang Haoliang , Luo Nan , Liao Huiqian , Li Yi , Zheng Zhiqian , Niu Yihui , Wang Wenhe , Yang Ao
Published: August 2024

The effect of CF3CHFCF3 on the explosion of hydrogen/methane/air mixtures at low hydrogen doping ratios (XH2 =10%) has been investigated on a closed visualisation experimental platform. Different equivalence ratios (? = 0.8, 1, and 1.2) and CF3CHFCF3 concentrations (XCF3CHFCF3 = 0%-5%) were considered. The results showed that the suppression effect of CF3CHFCF3 on the mixture was good under the conditions of different equivalence ratios. After the addition of CF3CHFCF3, both of the maximum explosion pressure and the maximum pressure rise rate decrease, which shows CF3CHFCF3 has an inhibitory effect on the explosion. However, pressure peak occurs earlier indicates that CF3CHFCF3 accelerated the progression of the explosion and facilitates its occurrence. The simulation results indicate that CF3CHFCF3 changes the mole fractions of the major species and increases the consumption of the O, H, and OH radicals. Besides, the results of sensitivity analyses show that CF3CHFCF3 not only play an inhibitory role but also enhances the laminar flame speed of the explosion flame. Meanwhile, the effect of CF3CHFCF3 on the reaction H + CH3 (+M) <=> CH4 (+M) is different under different equivalence ratios. This study can provide theoretical support for the safe use of hydrogen/methane/air mixtures.
Blood biomarkers for neuroaxonal injury and astrocytic activation in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Authors: Adra Jamila , Giglio Daniel , Karlsson Per , Zetterberg Henrik , Einbeigi Zakaria
Published: August 2024

Background and purpose: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a troublesome side effect in patients exposed to taxanes in the treatment of cancer and may affect quality of life dramatically. Here we assessed whether serum levels of neurofilament light (NfL) and tau (two neuroaxonal injury biomarkers) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, a biomarker for astrocytic activation) correlate with the development of CIPN in the adjuvant setting of early breast cancer.
Materials and methods: Using ultrasensitive single molecule array technology, serum levels of NfL, GFAP, and tau were measured before and every 3 weeks in 10 women receiving adjuvant EC (epirubicin 90 mg/m² and cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m²) every 3 weeks × 3, followed by weekly paclitaxel 80 mg/m² × 9–12 weeks after surgery due to early breast cancer. CIPN was graded according to the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v5.0) and the questionnaire EORTC QLQ CIPN-20.
Results: Serum levels of GFAP increased successively during cycles of EC. NfL increased instead in response to the treatment of paclitaxel. NfL and GFAP continued to rise throughout exposure of cumulatively higher doses of paclitaxel and were reduced 3 months after the end of chemotherapy. Serums levels of tau were marginally affected by exposure to chemotherapy. Women with worse symptoms of CIPN had higher concentrations of NfL than women with mild symptoms of CIPN.
Interpretation: NfL and GFAP are promising biomarkers to identify women at risk of developing CIPN. Larger prospective studies are now needed.
Real-life experience with sorafenib for advanced and refractory desmoid-type fibromatosis
Authors: Schampers Delphine , Decruyenaere Alexander , Jacobs Celine , Lapeire Lore
Published: August 2024

Background: In recent years, there has been a change in the therapeutic landscape of desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF). Watchful waiting is now preferred over initial local treatments such as surgery and radiotherapy. Systemic treatment is considered for progressive or symptomatic disease. The aim of this study is to review real-life data on the use of sorafenib in DF.
Methods: We established a retrospective dataset of patients treated with sorafenib in our centre, Ghent University Hospital, for progressive DF. Patient demographics, disease characteristics, response to therapy using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours 1.1 criteria and toxicity according to CTCAE v5.0 were assessed.
Results: Eleven patients with DF were treated with sorafenib between 2020 and 2024. Median treatment duration was 20.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 10.0-NR). 36.4% achieved partial response, 54.5% stable disease and 9.1% progressive disease. For three patients, the treatment is ongoing. The median time to objective response rate is 15.0 months (95% CI, 8.8-NR). The majority (81.8%) experienced grade 2 toxicity, and one third of patients grade 3 toxicity (36.4%). The most common all-grade adverse event was skin toxicity (hand-foot syndrome, pruritus and rash) (90.9%). Nine patients (81.8%) needed dose reduction with a median time to first reduction of 1.1 months (95% CI, 0.5-NR). One patient stopped treatment due to toxicity.
Interpretation: Real-life data on the use of sorafenib in the treatment of DF is consistent with published data in clinical trial setting. Sorafenib is an effective treatment option for progressive DF although associated with significant toxicity and the need for rapid dose reduction.
Single-system Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with Skin Ulcers as the Initial Presentation
Authors: Wang Xue-min , Liu Ye-qiang , Li Bin , Li Ming , Peng Yan , Jiang Wen-cheng
Published: August 2024

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Media Slide “BUSAN 3D” Berbasis Augmented Reality untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa terhadap Kebudayaan Nusantara
Authors: Ni Kadek Tania Amanda Marjaya  , Gede Wira Bayu
Published: August 2024

Rendahnya pemahaman kebudayaan nusantara siswa SD dan minimnya penggunaan media pembelajaran yang inovatif dalam proses belajar. Tujuan penelitian pengembangan ini adalah menciptakan media slide “BUSAN 3D” berbasis augmented reality (AR) untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap kebudayaan nusantara bagi siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar.  Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan menggunakan model ADDIE. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, angket, dan tes. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif, deskriptif kuantitatif, dan statistik inferensial. Subjek uji coba penelitian ini adalah media slide “BUSAN 3D” berbasis AR pada materi kebudayaan nusantara kelas IV. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan validasi ahli materi diperoleh 97,27%, ahli media diperoleh 93,99% dengan kualifikasi sangat baik. Hasil tingkat kepraktisan media dari penilaian guru mendapatkan 100%, dari siswa mendapatkan 93,30%, maka tingkat kepraktisan media dikualifikasikan sangat praktis. Hasil uji-t menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan pemahaman terhadap kebudayaan nusantara yang signifikan siswa kelas IV SD setelah belajar menggunakan media slide “BUSAN 3D” berbasis AR. Disimpulkan bahwa media slide “BUSAN 3D” berbasis AR efektif untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap kebudayaan nusantara bagi siswa kelas IV SD. Implikasi penelitian ini yaitu media slide “BUSAN 3D” berbasis AR dapat membantu guru dalam proses pembelajaran.
Demonstration Learning Method Assisted by Hand Puppet Media Improves Children's Language and Social-Emotional Skills
Authors: Luh Komang Yuniari  , Desak Putu Parmiti  , I Gede Astawan
Published: August 2024

During learning, children feel bored and shy when meeting new people, so they need to be adequately stimulated to support the child's social-emotional development. This research analyzes the demonstration learning method assisted by hand puppets on children's language and social-emotional abilities. This type of research is Quasi-Experimental Design (quasi-experiment). The research design used was a posttest-only control group design. In this study, the population was the total number of Kindergarten B children, totaling 185 children. The sample selection technique in this research was random sampling with a sample size of 65 children. The data collection method uses observation and questionnaire sheets. Inferential statistical analysis is an analysis used to test research hypotheses. The research results show that the Demonstration Learning Method Assisted by Hand Puppet Media can influence children's language and social-emotional abilities. The research results show differences in the language and social-emotional abilities of children who follow the demonstration learning method assisted by hand puppet media and those taught using the lecture method. It was concluded that the Demonstration Learning Method Assisted by Hand Puppet Media could improve Kindergarten B children's language and social-emotional skills.
Buku Cerita Bergambar Bermuatan Nilai Karakter Utama Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca
Authors: Yugakisha Made Savitri , I Wayan Kertih  , Desak Putu Parmiti
Published: August 2024

Nilai-nilai karakter belum sepenuhnya ditanamkan. Beberapa fenomena kenakalan yang sering dilakukan siswa SD dan tidak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai karakter yang baik meliputi berkelahi, mengejek, bullying, perilaku kekerasan dan tindakan-tindakan negative lainnya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengembangkan buku cerita bergambar bermuatan nilai karakter utama untuk meningkatkan keterampilan membaca. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan. Model pengembangan yang digunakan adalah ADDIE. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket (kuisioner). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 2 pakar/ahli materi, 2 pakar/ahli media, 1 guru dan 30 siswa. Instrumen pengumpulan data pada angket (kuisioner) meliputi angket penilaian media, materi, respon guru dan respon siswa. teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif, kuantitatif, dan statistik inferensial. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu validitas buku cerita dengan kriteria sangat valid, kepraktisan guru dengan kriteria sangat praktis, kepraktisan siswa yang tergolong sangat praktis. Pada uji efektivitas menunjukan buku cerita bergambar bermuatan nilai karakter utama ini efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan membaca siswa kelas II SD. Disimpulkan buku cerita bergambar bermuatan nilai karakter utama efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
Cidadania digital e cultura de protesto em Moçambique
Authors: Machonisse Tânia , Ribeiro Orquídea
Published: August 2024

Em novembro de 2022, o humorista de seis anos de idade, Valter Danone, foi acusado pelo Ministério Público de difamação e calúnia ao Estado moçambicano por ter produzido e publicado nas suas redes sociais digitais (YouTube e Facebook) um vídeo satírico sobre a corrupção generalizada na Polícia da República de Moçambique. Na mesma senda, em 2015, Nuno Castel-Branco, economista e académico, foi julgado e absolvido depois de ter sido notificado pela Procuradoria Geral da República em 2013 por alegadamente ter usado palavras insultuosas numa carta aberta, que disponibilizou no Facebook, dirigida ao antigo Presidente de Moçambique, Armando Guebuza (2005-2015), na qual mostrava a sua indignação contra o modelo de governação daquele dirigente. Estes dois acontecimentos (2022 e 2015) instigaram protestos de rua e nas redes sociais digitais para exigir o respeito pela liberdade de expressão constitucionalmente consagrada em Moçambique. Alicerçado pela revisão bibliográfica sobre movimentos sociais no contexto dos média digitais, bem como o cenário político que orientou a formação do Estado de Direito em Moçambique, este estudo tem por objetivo refletir sobre o papel dos média digitais no exercício da cidadania ativa em Moçambique. A pesquisa conclui que o perfil de governação moçambicano fundado num ideal de unidade nacional que se sustenta na repressão do pensamento crítico tem sido colocado em causa. Por outro lado, e tal talvez por isso, persista o investimento do sistema político de partido-Estado em mecanismos de coerção e intimidação de vozes dissidentes.
Palavras-chave: Cibercultura; cultura de protesto; liberdades de expressão e de imprensa.
Neoliberalismo e cuidado em cenário pandêmico
Authors: Morais Deyvid
Published: August 2024

Busco neste artigo tratar de um duplo enfoque sobre as práticas de cuidado, especialmente marcadas pela pandemia de COVID-19 e o neoliberalismo. Em primeiro lugar, a invisibilidade do trabalho de reprodução da vida e da saúde que incidem especialmente sobre mulheres negras e grupos marginalizados. Em segundo, reconhecendo essas desigualdades, quais as possibilidades de contenção e as estratégias de coletivização do cuidado frente ao acirramento da individualidade neoliberal. Argumento que ao tratar a noção de cuidado de si e dos outros como plataforma para uma sociedade mais justa e igualitária, novos empreendimentos sobre ciência, tecnologia e saúde possam existir e servir para a emancipação dos corpos historicamente subalternizados.
Effect of Zinc Application on Growth, Yield, Zinc uptake and Zinc Use Indices of Rice
Authors: Karmakar Mrinmoy , Sarkar Narayan Chandra , Shivay Yashbir Singh , Pramanik Kalipada
Published: August 2024

A field experiment was conducted at the agriculture farm, Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Birbhum, West Bengal, India during kharif (rainy) seasons (June–September) of 2016 and 2017 to study effect of zinc application on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of rice. The experiment was laid out in split plot design replicated thrice, consisting two main plot treatments i.e. crop establishment methods (CEMs) and seven sub-plot treatments (levels of zinc and methods of application). Two CEMs were direct seeded rice (DSR) and transplanted puddled rice (TPR) and seven levels of zinc and methods of application were namely control (Zn0), Seed coating of Zn @ 1250 mg kg-1 (Zn1), Seed coating of Zn @ 2500 mg kg-1 (Zn2), Seed coating of Zn @ 3750 mg kg-1 (Zn3), two foliar sprays @ 1050 mg kg-1 (Zn4), three foliar spray @ 1050 mg kg-1 (Zn5), 2500 mg kg-1 seed coating+2-foliar spray @ 1050 mg kg-1 (Zn6). In respect of yield attribute and yield, Zn6 resulted significantly highest number of Panicle m-2 as well as number of filled grains panicle-1. Zn3 though recorded 5.7% more grain yield than Zn6 but later Zn6 resulted highest zinc concentration and uptake. Zn1 recorded highest zinc use indices. Zn1 resulted much highest Zn use efficiency than foliar application and combined application of seed coating and foliar spray.  Correlation between Zn levels and Zn concentration in both grain and straw of rice was highly positive; very highly positive correlation was recorded with the Zn levels and Zn uptake by both grain and straw.
On changes to the procedure for allocating payments for internally displaced persons of Ukraine
Authors: Blok Nataliia
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes financial support from the state for internally displaced persons. On the basis of the current legislation, the concept of “internally displaced persons” was characterized. It is noted that internally displaced persons are citizens, foreigners, and stateless persons who permanently or temporarily reside in the territory of Ukraine and are forced to carry out internal displacement within the borders of their country either forcibly or of their own free will. It is indicated that precisely because of the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, a large number of Ukrainian citizens were forced to migrate to safe places, saving their lives and the lives of their relatives, therefore, since 2022, the number of displaced people has increased, both within Ukraine and abroad. Statistical data on forced displacement by internally displaced persons are indicated. It is noted that the fact of internal displacement is confirmed by a certificate of registration of an internally displaced person. It was established that the state contributes to providing effective support and assistance in overcoming the challenges caused by the war in Ukraine for internally displaced persons. It is indicated that persons who lost their homes or were forced to relocate from places where hostilities are taking place or from temporarily occupied territories are most in need of housing and financial support. It is indicated that internally displaced persons are provided with financial support for accommodation in the amount of UAH 3,000 for persons with disabilities and children and UAH 2,000 for other persons. However, the Government made changes to the legislation on the appointment of payments for internally displaced persons. It is noted that the payment will not be extended for persons staying abroad for more than 30 calendar days in a row; are serving sentences in places of deprivation of liberty; were convicted of a criminal offence; returned to the abandoned place of residence. It is emphasized that state payments will be stopped to those internally displaced persons who: purchased a new vehicle; purchased for more than UAH 100,000 a plot of land, an apartment, a house of other immovable property; have funds in the deposit bank account(s) in the total amount exceeding UAH 100,000, etc. It has been proven that it is very important for internally displaced persons to continue receiving payments.
The phenomenon of justice as a legal value: scientific discourse of modern understanding
Authors: Hushchenkov Yevhenii
Published: August 2024

The article clarifies the determining features of justice as a legal value through the prism of modern legal understanding. It is noted that justice is one of the most important problems of our time, which reflects the extremely complex dialectical processes of the legal development of global society. As a value, it forms the worldview attitudes of society, people's vision of their future, their eternal aspirations for harmony and perfection of social relations. And also allows to comprehensively understand the meaning and content of modern processes of state and law-making. Four criteria of justice in the legal dimension are singled out: 1) equality; 2) distinction; 3) ideas of humanism; 4) systematicity. The phenomenon of justice as a legal value is revealed and its dynamic nature and relative constancy of the criteria for its definition in the legal dimension are noted, which is caused by real changes in the political life of society, legal matter, economy, etc. It is natural that all evolutionary and transformational processes within society significantly affect the general perception of justice or injustice, as well as the criteria for their assessment. That is, the understanding of justice has a specific historical, socio-cultural and political-legal context, and depends on the constantly changing social life. It is concluded that justice occupies a decisive place in the integral system of legal values. It reflects the practical side of the implementation of law as an effective regulator of social relations, a tool that has a powerful human-creating potential. Through legal means, legal institutions, justice embodies the high purpose of law, its humanistic nature.
Legal regulation of settlement operations in banking spheres of Ukraine
Authors: Zhukovskyi Maksym
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the study of legal regulation of settlement operations in the banking sphere of Ukraine. The current state of the economy and its financial components, at a time when our state is under an aggressive military attack by the Russian Federation and the introduction of martial law in Ukraine in connection with this, necessitates a meticulous attitude to certain industries and spheres of society's life. In this context, the banking sphere and the corresponding settlement services provided by banks require special attention from the authorities, in particular through proper legal regulation, and in certain cases, its improvement. Instead, as an extremely dynamic branch of financial activity, the banking sphere requires constant scientific analysis and the search for optimal and effective directions of activity in this area. Attention was drawn to the fact that an appropriate legislative framework has been created in Ukraine, which allows ensuring the proper functioning of the banking system. At the same time, it was emphasized that in recent years the legislative framework in this area has undergone significant renewal and improvement. First of all, the formation of legislation in the banking sphere is aimed at solving the problems arising in this area and related to the instability of the state's economy caused by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as, what is quite important, the adaptation of the legislation of our state to the legislation of the EU. At the same time, an important aspect in the context of improving the activity of banks, as a sphere that plays a key role in the development of the state's economy, is the use of modern information technologies that allow the banking system of Ukraine to integrate into the global financial space and improve the quality of settlement operations. However, in this aspect, there is a growing need to take into account security issues, which are also related to the improvement of the legal framework covering this issue.
Identification of a lawyer with a client as a violation of the rights and guarantees of lawyer activity
Authors: Komarnytska Iryna
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to highlighting one of the actual problems of identifying a lawyer with a client. The European direction of the development of Ukraine as a legal state actualizes the problems of guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of the participants in the judicial process, as well as their effective protection against socially dangerous encroachments. A bar exists to provide professional legal assistance in Ukraine. The principles of the organization of advocacy activities and the implementation of advocacy activities in Ukraine are determined by the Law "On Advocacy and Advocacy Activities", decisions of the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine, the rules of advocacy ethics, etc. At the same time, the organization of the high-quality work of the bar and the implementation of the principle of competitive justice requires the mandatory provision of real security guarantees for defenders or representatives of persons. The state has a duty to ensure that lawyers are not identified with their clients or with the motives of their clients' actions as a result of their professional duties. Lawyers can be identified with clients because they are accused of serious crimes, because they receive confidential information, or because they defend their clients. This often happens in high-profile or politically motivated cases, including those involving accusations of treason or terrorism in connection with the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Lawyers continue to be identified with their clients and face negative consequences not only at the hands of violent, extremist and radical groups, but also as a result of the abuse of legal procedures against them. Under no circumstances should attorneys identify with their clients or their clients' motives for acting as a result of representing clients, including those whose political beliefs are contrary to the official position of the government.
Subjects of administrative jurisdiction: some issues of legal status
Authors: Lukianova Halyna
Published: August 2024

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the legal status of subjects of administrative proceedings. The article examines scientific and legal approaches to the definition of the concept of "subject of administrative proceedings", analyzes the criteria for the classification of subjects in administrative proceedings. The legal status of subjects who are participants in administrative proceedings depends directly on its legislative definition, but the mechanisms of its implementation are related to the functional features of the subjects of judicial review of administrative cases. The establishment of the system of subjects of administrative procedural law is ensured by the corresponding systemic legal regulation in the legislation. In the science of national administrative law, there are different views on the system of subjects of administrative law and administrative proceedings. It is emphasized that the participants in the administrative process according to the instructions of the CAS of Ukraine, depending on their interest, are divided into persons who conduct the judicial process (directly the administrative court), participate in the case (parties, third parties, representatives of the parties and third parties) and other participants (witness, expert, specialist, etc.). Also, the system of subjects of administrative proceedings can be divided into individual and collective subjects. The most logical, in our opinion, is the classification of all subjects of administrative procedural legal relations into three groups: courts that administer justice; persons participating in the case; persons who assist in the administration of justice. It was concluded that in each of the listed cases, the administrative-legal status of an individual subject as a participant in administrative proceedings has its own specificity, due to the functional affiliation performed by the subject during the implementation of administrative proceedings.
Principles of civil service аs the basis of administrative transformations in the state
Authors: Parpan Uliana , Tsymbaliuk Mikhailo
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the «state service» category, which is one of the institutions through which important functions of state power are implemented. It is emphasized that the present with a high degree of probability proves the need for constant improvement of legal support for the activities of state authorities, which aims to solve urgent problems in the state caused by a number of factors, among which are global transformational processes that are taking place in almost all key spheres of state and social life. Special emphasis is placed on the formation of a professional management core capable of applying new knowledge, technologies and competence in certain areas of management activity in the field of public service. It is emphasized that the civil service is not an administrative-bureaucratic element of state power, but rather a social institution of legal regulation of the activities of civil servants, for whom the rule of law, legality, morality, honesty, high-quality performance of state functions by fulfilling their duties and powers in the state apparatus. It was emphasized that the principles on which public service is carried out play a significant role in its renewal and professional activity in relation to the exercise of powers in the management sphere. The development of new approaches to the implementation of public service, which is aimed, first of all, at the implementation of new public functions, at expanding the range of public services and improving the quality of their provision, using the opportunities provided by the information society. It was emphasized that the implementation of public service in Ukraine should be aimed at ensuring high-quality management transformations, which in the end will make it possible to achieve a socially significant result, to solve the important task of improving the activities of public authorities on the basis of existing standards developed by the international community and will cover all levels of management and all types of public service.
Judicial bodies as subjects of the system of administrative and legal guarantee of the activities of religious organizations in Ukraine
Authors: Chornopyska Victoria
Published: August 2024

The article characterizes the peculiarities of the functioning of judicial bodies as subjects of the system of administrative and legal guarantee of the activity of religious organizations in Ukraine. Implementation by judicial bodies of administrative and legal guarantees of the activities of religious organizations is carried out by the system of courts of general jurisdiction, administrative courts, and the Supreme Court of Ukraine, acting on the same basis, regarding the implementation of joint tasks in the sphere of justice. It was noted that judicial bodies are the subjects of guaranteeing the right to legalize the legal status of a religious organization, protection of their property and other rights. Of particular importance in this area is the activity of judicial bodies regarding the recognition of decisions, actions, inaction of public administration bodies regarding religious organizations as being contrary to the law, bringing persons guilty of offenses regarding religious organizations to administrative responsibility, etc. The specific features of judicial bodies regarding the administrative-legal guarantee of the functioning of religious organizations are determined: 1) the possibility of implementation by judicial bodies of administrative-legal guarantees of the activity of religious organizations endowed with state support, which is caused by the assignment of these bodies to one of the branches of government in Ukraine on the basis of Art. 6 of the Constitution of Ukraine, 2) extending the jurisdiction of courts to all types of legal relations in the religious sphere existing in the state; 3) the activity of judicial bodies acts as a condition for guaranteeing the legal possibilities of religious organizations regarding the judicial consideration of the case and the implementation of judicial protection of their rights; 4) they are the subjects of guaranteeing the right to legalization of the legal status of a religious organization, protection of their property and other rights, safety of peaceful activities by them, protection of the rights of these institutions from violations by subjects of authority under the procedure of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, punishment in the administrative order for activities that have an illegal destructive effect on the functioning of religious organizations, etc.
Motivational Factors for Participation in Domestic Marine Tourism: The Case of Marine Protected Areas of Dar es Salaam Coast, Tanzania
Authors: Bright Neema , Mkiramweni Nickson , Kadigi Michael
Published: August 2024

Domestic tourism has rapidly become one of the better options for enhancing social, economic, and environmental development in many countries. For a country to benefit from this option, the participation of citizens in tourism activities is highly encouraged. Several efforts have been made by the government of Tanzania to encourage its citizens to participate in tourism. Despite these efforts, there is still an absence of knowledge of what motivates citizens to visit Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The study was conducted in marine park reserves, namely Bongoyo, Mbudya, and Fungu Yasini-all located in the Indian Ocean in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania (Marine Park & Reserves, n.d.). The study adopted an exploratory research design to explore the factors that visitors consider important for participating in marine tourism. The study used a sample size of 60 respondents. The respondents were gathered using the convenience sampling technique. Data has been collected using questionnaires and telephone interviews and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) v26. The partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) was used to explore the statistical relationships between destination attributes and visitors’ psychological needs for their satisfaction. Findings indicate that psychological needs have a strong relationship with destination attributes. The destination attributes have a significant impact on satisfaction. The study revealed that resting and relaxation, pride, and novelty are the psychological needs that significantly influence satisfaction. Likewise, destination attributes that were mentioned by respondents as important were scenic beauty, clean water, cruising environment, and staff hospitality. It is recommended that service providers understand and match visitors’ psychological needs with destination attributes for their target markets and accordingly design the provision of products and services at affordable rates.
Experimental Study of Soil Compaction with Proctor Standard Test Equipment
Authors: Fatkunada Nur Addin , Candra Agata Iwan , Setiawan Dodi
Published: August 2024

Soil is the surface layer of the earth which consists of minerals, organic materials, air, living things. Clay soil is one type of soil that is important in determining the bearing capacity of subgrade required for construction. The bearing capacity of the soil is obtained by compacting it, using the TS-365 Automatic Standard Proctor. Soil compaction is the process of removing air from the pores of the soil, and is effective for improving soil properties in order to increase the density (density) of the soil so that shear strength increases, soil settlement decreases, and soil permeability decreases. The standard proctor test uses 5 separate soil samples weighing 2 kg, with a mixture of 16%, 19%, 22%, 25% and 28% air respectively. The test results show that the soil obtained from the Pojok sub-district area. Mojoroto, East Java obtained the results of soil compaction data using a standard proctor test, it was obtained that the optimum dry volume weight of the soil was 1,630 gr/cm3 and the optimum water content was 32%. So that the results of soil testing in the laboratory can be used as a reference for controlling soil compaction in construction.
Quality Analysis of The Road Widening Project Towards Standards for The Grobogan Road Section - Jember District Limit (Link. 199)
Authors: Christabella Cynthia Cielly , Putra I Nyoman Dita Pahang
Published: August 2024

Roads are a land transportation route that has been used since ancient times as a means for people to move places using existing transportation. In road construction efforts, it is necessary to have Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs, that are used with the aim of improving worker performance, ensuring road quality, increasing profits, and company development. SOP is a method or work flow that has been standardized, is used as binding and directive instructions, and covers things from an activity that has steps or procedures. Currently, there are still many road work projects that are carried out without paying attention to existing SOPs, and this means that the quality of the concrete roads being made does not comply with applicable standards, which means that some parties may experience losses. There needs to be a good understanding of how SOPs comply with standards so that they can produce concrete of maximum quality. This writing was prepared using an analytical method using a literature study that refers to the Indonesian National Standards (SNI) and the PUPR Ministerial Regulation (Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing).
Viscous Elastic Asphalt Characteristics of Cariphalte Modification with Addition of Gilsonite Viewed from Phase Angle Value
Authors: Aszharri Arief , Sari Nadra Mutiara
Published: August 2024

Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen is bitumen that is graded based on its performance at different temperatures. In the Superpave grading system, asphalt binders are classified according to their performance in extreme hot and cold temperatures and are referred to as performance grade (PG) asphalt. The main objective of assessing and selecting asphalt binder using the PG system is to ensure that the binder has properties suitable for the environmental conditions in the field. Cariphalte is a premium grade polymer modified bitumen used in road and airport construction and other similar applications. Cariphalte is a Styrene Butadine Styrene (SBS) modified bitumen. The SBS in Cariphalte ensures the formation of a 3-dimensional network in the bitumen thereby reducing the temperature susceptibility and increasing the stiffness modulus at high temperatures. Cariphalte is also resistant to oxidation, reducing deformation and slowing secondary solidification. To get an idea of the improvement in rheological properties due to the addition of gilsonite, tests were carried out on a mixture of cariphalte and gilsonite asphalt with 6 variations of gilsonite content. The tests carried out include basic rheological properties testing and mechanistic rheological properties testing. From this research, the test results showed that at the same temperature, asphalt with the addition of 0% gilsonite had the smallest phase angle (δ) compared to asphalt using the addition of gilsonite. This explains that the addition of gilsonite can increase the phase angle (δ) value of PG-76 asphalt, which makes the asphalt material have thicker characteristics.
Development of Product Quality Control Instruments Student Learning Results in Practice Courses Wood Work at Universitas Negeri Padang
Authors: Yunesvi Putri Amarta , Prima Fani Keprila
Published: August 2024

The product of student learning outcomes in wood working practice courses currently does not have an instrument to determine its quality control. This is based on the discovery of several defects in the products of student learning outcomes in the Wood Work Practice course at the Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang. This study aims to develop a quality control instrument on student learning products in wood working practice courses and find out how much validity the quality control instrument for student learning products in wood working practice courses. The research was conducted at the Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang. The type of research used is Research and Development (research and development) or abbreviated as R & D. This is a type of research used to produce certain products, and test the effectiveness of the product. The research stages include (1) Decide, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Evaluate. The data collection technique used a questionnaire filled out by expert lecturers of the Wood Work Practice course. The resulting data is processed using the Microsoft Excel application to determine the validity of the product. The result of this research is a guidebook for filling in wooden furniture Quality Control instruments with a validity percentage of 87% so that the product is declared valid and suitable for use.