bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of the Biostimulants of Microbiological Origin on the Entomopathogenic and Plant Parasitic Nematodes from Miscanthus × Giganteus Plantations
Authors: Stefanovska Tatyana , Skwiercz Andrzej , Pidlisnyuk Valentina , Boroday Vira , Medkow Artem , Zhukov Olexander
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of biostimulants derived from Streptomyces avermitilis metabolites on entomopathogenic nematodes: Steinernema carpocapsae, Steinernema feltiae, and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, obtained from the soil of several Miscanthus × giganteus plantations in 2020–2023. The nematodes were isolated, identified, and cultured using live insects (the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella). Three preparations containing biostimulants – Charkor, Stimpo, and Regoplant, were tested for compatibility with entomopathogenic and plant parasitic nematodes. Their effect on nematode survival was evaluated using the Petri dish test. The study showed that the effect of biostimulants on the survival of nematodes depended on the concentration of aversectin contained in the evaluated preparations. Stimpo and Regoplant had an adverse effect on plant parasitic nematodes. The highest G. mellonella mortality was observed at the higher dose of Charkor (0.4%), and the lowest at the lower dose of Regoplant (1.22%). The study showed that the virulence of the nematodes decreased after 48 hours of incubation in Regoplant and Stimpo solutions containing aversectin. The degree of interaction between nematodes depended on the nematode species, trophic preferences, and the concentration of active ingredients in the preparations. This conclusion is crucial for the selection of appropriate types of entomopathogenic nematodes and the application rate of plant parasitic nematodes in the assessment of their short- and long-term spread, persistence, and recycling in field conditions.
Social Resilience in Single-Parent Women's Families (Case Study of Dusun Tontonan)
Authors: Misriani  , Hasbi  , RAF Nuvida
Published: May 2024

Backgrounds: The phenomenon of single parent women often occurs in society as a problem in building family resilience in the social aspect.
 
Objective: This research aims to analyze the social resilience of single parent women's families in Watchan Hamlet.
 
Methods: This research is qualitative research with a case study approach. Determining informants using a purposive sampling technique with the criteria of 8 single parent women. This research was conducted in Panggangan hamlet. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques by means of reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.
 
Results: The results of the research show that the social resilience of single parent women's families in Watchan Hamlet is well developed, where single parent women continue to maintain social awareness both towards fellow family members and towards the community or neighbors. Social care can be seen where single parent women attend and help in every activity or event held by the local community.
 
Conclusion: The presence of always participating in every activity ensures that social cohesion is well established between family members and the surrounding community, meanwhile the religious observance of single parent women's families is also good, this can be seen from the ability of single parents to accept and live with their status as part of destiny. from Allah swt. Apart from that, single parent women are also active in religious events such as recitation events, taklim and Koran learning activities.
Extreme Events Cause Market Efficiency or Inefficiency? Evidence from Precious Metals and Green Stock Indices
Authors: Oliveira Keyla , Dias Rui , Galvão Rosa , Varela Miguel , Palma Cristina
Published: May 2024

Background: Green investments offer a promising market-based approach to tackling global climate change but are susceptible to risk transmission from multiple assets.
 
Purpose: To examine the multifractality between precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum) and green stock indices, such as Clean Energy Fuels, Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy, S&P Global Clean Energy and WilderHill Clean Energy, over the period from 1 January 2018 to 23 November 2023. The study aims to answer the following question: Did the events of 2020 and 2022 cause efficiency or inefficiency in the markets analysed?
 
Methods: The Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA) econophysics model will be used to answer the research question.
 
Results: During the period of stability, there was a clear division between the markets, with Gold and green energy indices demonstrating market efficiency, while Platinum, Silver and some green indices exhibited price persistence, suggesting opportunities for above-average gains. However, the 2020 global pandemic led to widespread inefficiencies in all the markets analysed, with precious metals and green energy indices showing price persistence, indicating patterns that could lead to arbitrage opportunities. The persistence in returns suggested a tendency for asset prices to continue in the same direction for an extended period, offering opportunities to identify ongoing market trends for investment. In the pre-conflict period, the random walk hypothesis was rejected in all markets, with precious metals exhibiting anti-persistence in returns, while green energy indices showed significant persistence. During the conflict period, precious metals and green energy indices converged towards persistence in returns, except Platinum, which showed anti-persistence.
 
Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights for investors and financial market professionals, highlighting the importance of understanding asset price behaviour patterns in different economic contexts.
Psychometric Properties of the Social Defeat Scale in the Colombian Population
Authors: Bedoya-Cardona Erika Yohanna , Quijada Yanet , Montoya-Agudelo Cesar Alveiro , Garzón-Correa Camilo Andrés
Published: May 2024

Theoretical Framework: Social defeat is the feeling of breaking a status or goals, due to loss or difficulty in reaching resources, humiliation or social attack, self-criticism, unfavorable social comparison and unrealistic expectations, related to psychopathology and suicidality.
 
Objective and Method: The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Social Defeat Scale in 412 Colombian adults. To explore the discriminant validity, the Social Well-being Scale was used, and to explore the convergent validity, the Okasha Suicidality Scale was used.
 
Results and Discussion: The exploratory factor analysis showed a two-dimensional structure, both factors presented good internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analysis found good fit indicators for the unifactorial model. Convergent validity was found with suicidality and discriminant validity with social welfare. The Colombian version of the Social Defeat Scale is valid for evaluating social defeat, a relevant concept in Colombia given the high rates of social disadvantage and mental health problems in its population.
 
Implications: Having an instrument that evaluates social defeat adapted to the Colombian context contributes to detecting mediating variables between the complex social scenario of the country and mental health, to the development of preventive and intervention strategies based on evidence, considering psychosocial aspects poorly integrated into current public health policies.
 
Originality/Value: Currently, the scale only exists in an English version, in Brazilian Portuguese and in Spanish, validated in the Chilean population.
Biological Underpinnings of Criminal Behavior: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Thuyen Trinh Duy , Hai Nguyen Truong Thanh , Kuhr Armin , Tien Tran Huu , Dao Nguyen Quang
Published: May 2024

Background: Traditional criminological theories often emphasize social and environmental factors in criminal behavior. However, early biological research, which was initially reductionist and focused on physical traits, has evolved significantly with advancements in genetics and neuroimaging techniques. This evolution has led to a more nuanced understanding of the role of biological factors in criminal behavior.
 
Objective: This review aims to critically examine how genetic, neurobiological, and psychophysiological factors contribute to criminal behavior, and to explore the interplay between these biological predispositions and environmental influences.
 
Methods: We systematically analyzed empirical studies that investigate the impact of abnormalities in brain structures, neurotransmitter systems, and genetic predispositions on antisocial behaviors, integrating these findings with socio-environmental conditions.
 
Results: Findings from recent studies indicate significant contributions of abnormalities in brain areas such as the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, and dysregulation in neurotransmitter systems to antisocial behaviors. These biological factors, when combined with environmental influences, enhance our understanding of criminal tendencies.
 
Conclusion: The integration of biological perspectives into criminological theories marks a significant shift towards a more holistic approach in the study of criminal behavior. This review advocates for the development of targeted intervention strategies and ethical policy formulations, emphasizing the potential of biological research to improve the efficacy and humanity of the criminal justice system. Ongoing interdisciplinary research and collaboration are essential to continue advancing our understanding and management of criminal behavior.
Use of antifibrinolytic therapy in orthopedic surgery: a review
Authors: Alsayed Mokhtar , Hussein Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Total joint arthroplasties, trauma, and spine surgery are correlated with a significant amount of bleeding. The severity of the bleeding might be substantial enough to require a blood transfusion to treat the resulting anemia. Antifibrinolytic therapy is used to reduce blood loss in orthopedic surgery. This review aimed to assess the recent research supporting the use of antifibrinolytic therapy to reduce blood loss in orthopedic surgery. In the last 10 years, the published studies determining antifibrinolytic therapy's effect on orthopedic surgery were searched in Google Scholar and PubMed. Antifibrinolytic agents are used in most surgical operations, including orthopedic surgery. It causes a significant reduction in blood loss and blood transfusion. In addition, antifibrinolytic therapy did not increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Tranexamic acid, epsilon aminocaproic acid, and aprotinin are the most popular fibrinolytic agents. Tranexamic acid is more frequently used in patients undergoing joint replacement, spine and trauma surgery. . Although aminocaproic acid has a more limited history of usage in orthopedic surgery than tranexamic acid, it has a more significant antifibrinolytic effect.
Álgebra lineal numérica
Authors: Pérez Mera Rosana , Martínez Romero Héctor Jairo , Arenas Aparicio Favián Enrique
Published: May 2024

El álgebra lineal numérica consiste en el planteamiento, análisis y solución de los problemas básicos del álgebra lineal desde un punto de vista numérico, centrándose en el estudio de algoritmos “prácticos” para resolver dichos problemas en un computador usando aritmética de precisión finita. La idea de escribir un libro de álgebra lineal numérica, a nivel introductorio, surgió de nuestra experiencia orientando el curso a estudiantes de Matemáticas, Licenciatura en Matemáticas y Maestría en Ciencias Matemáticas de la Universidad del Cauca, y Maestría en Matemáticas de la Universidad del Valle. El texto introduce al lector en el estudio y solución de tres grandes problemas: sistemas de ecuaciones lineales, mínimos cuadrados lineales, y valores y vectores propios. Teniendo como meta su solución numérica y conscientes de que la buena comprensión de un algoritmo que resuelva un problema requiere del conocimiento teórico que lo sustenta, para cada problema desarrollamos el marco teórico necesario que conduce naturalmente al respectivo algoritmo (o algoritmos) de solución. Además, estudiamos aspectos generales relacionados con la aritmética de precisión finita, íntimamente relacionada con el trabajo numérico en un computador que puede afectar los cálculos computacionales. Con el ánimo de ampliar el conocimiento sobre los antecedentes en esta área, incluimos breves notas históricas sobre la vida de algunos de los matemáticos o analistas numéricos que cimentaron las bases del álgebra lineal numérica, quienes con su legado han permitido un gran avance en el área.
نظرية الأطر ودلالة التضمن (مقاربةٌ دلالية إدراكية في الإجراء المفهومي)
Authors: حسين دزه يي دلخوش جار الله , إبراهيم مهاباد هاشم
Published: May 2024

إن البنيات المعرفية تجسد المفاهيم الذهنية وتوجه تفكيرنا حول العالم، فضلاً عن أن المقاربات الدلالية تكشف عن البنيات التصورية الماثلة على تنظيم معنى اللفظة في ضوء الإطار الذي تفهم من خلاله معاني الألفاظ ، ولفهم أبرز النظريات المعرفية والمفاهيم الدلالية لابد الركون والرجوع إلى النموذج المعرفي المتكون من نظرية الأطر التي هي نظرية إدراكية تسعى إلى تجسيد المفاهيم الذهنية المستمدة من البنية اللغوية ، فالأطر هي البنيات العقلية الحافة للمفردات اللغوية التي ترسم مسارات المعنى وتحدد إطاره المجسد في تلك المفردات ، وتترجم عملية التفاعل بين اللغة والذهن البشري في إنشاء المعاني الجديدة والمفاهيم التصورية ، ومن مؤطري هذه النظرية الباحث اللساني الأمريكي (تشارلز فيلمور 1929-2014) الذي كان له حضور قوي في مركز البحث في علم النفس السلوكي، بأبحاثه التركيبية والدلالة المعجمية، وهو من مؤسسي اللسانيات الذهنية والإدراكية بمعية جورج لايكوف وغيره، وكان يلح في أبحاثه على الأهمية الكبرى لعلم الدلالة وقيمته في حركة الظواهر الصرفية والتركيبية .
قراءة في الأنساق الثقافية من منظور النقد الثقافي في شعر آدم الأخير د . عارف الساعدي
Authors: أحمد شهرزاد شهاب
Published: May 2024

لكل نص أدبي نسق مضمر، لا يظهر للعيان بسهولة بل من خلال التجارب والممارسات النقدية التي تتكون لدى المتلقي، التي من خلالها يتوصل الى النسق الثقافي الذي يحاول الأديب إظهاره بصورة غير مباشرة ، والناقد المبدع والذكي هو الذي يكون صورة عن هذا النسق ، مثل نسق الهوية، التسلط ، السيادة ، إقصاء الآخر وغيرها .هذه الأنساق تتعزز لدى المبدع من خلال تجاربه في بيئته ،وهي خزين اجتماعي وثقافي من عادات وموروث شعبي وعقائدي وتراثي استلهمه من أعراف  مجتمعه وتقاليده ، يكشفها لنا من خلال الأنساق الثقافية .
The Use of The Mask in Yeats’s Poetry
Authors: Hussein Ali Assi
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to identify the use of the mask in Yeats's poetry shedding light on three poems written in the period (1910-1933). The researcher uses the literary analysis methodology to achieve the objective of the paper. The paper consists of three sections; the first gives an introduction and summarizes the poetic changes through the poet’s life, especially the social and political effects upon his psychology and literary works. The second discusses the use of the mask or anti-self-technique in the latest poems of Yeats and summons up the mask and some historical views about it. The third section concludes several points including that the mask technique is a part of the poet’s life due to his psychological state of mind and how it affects his matured poetic life.
Iconographical Study and Semiotic Analysis of Princess Khnumet’s Diadem from the 12th Dynasty, Middle Kingdom
Authors: Meyer Marlene
Published: May 2024

This study identifies unique aspects present in Princess Khnumet’s diadem through a hybrid approach incorporating Van Straten’s four-phase iconographic methodology and semiotics. Van Straten’s first phase identifies the materials, colours, and techniques that are present in Khnumet’s diadem. The second phase deals with the iconographic significance of the colours and motifs on the jewellery piece. The third phase discusses the use of iconographical themes to identify a theme that represented Khnumet’s diadem in its entirety. The fourth phase makes use of the historical, cultural, and social background of the Twelfth Dynasty, Middle Kingdom, to determine the influences that may have affected the design of the jewellery piece. Lastly, the discussion identifies how certain aspects were repeatedly present in Khnumet’s diadem, from which one can deduce how certain themes were predominantly selected. This study thus illustrates that the individual motifs are interconnected to the broader iconographical theme within a jewellery piece.
METHODOLOGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ORGANISING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CORRECTIONAL CLASSES OF DANCE AND MOVEMENT THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE INFLUENCE ON CERTAIN BRAIN REGIONS
Authors: Gorokhova Yulia A.
Published: May 2024

This article observes methodological recommendations for conducting dance and movement therapy with children with autism spectrum disorders. The guidelines contain a set of different techniques used by therapists in various practices when working with patients. In this case, the emphasis is on working with people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Each methodology and technique are considered through the neuropsychological prism of impact Теория, стратегии 101 on certain brain regions. The article also provides recommendations for practicing therapists to diagnose patients with ASD in terms of the level of Bernstein’s motor development and the overlay of these levels on pathopsychological syndromes according to O. Nikolskaya’s classification in order to work more effectively with a specific patient and his/her characteristics, taking into account the degree of severity of one or another indicator.
THE INTERACTION OF CULTURES OF THE EAST AND THE WEST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICAL THINKING
Authors: Xiaobin Li
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the problems of studying the typological similarities and differences between the musical cultures of the West and the East. In light of the increasing interaction between countries in socio-cultural terms, these issues are becoming increasingly important and relevant in the modern world. Studying the interaction between Eastern and Western musical cultures, the author reveals aspects of the specificity of musical thinking in different countries, features of its formation and patterns of development.
Cyclic peptides targeting the SARS-CoV-2 programmed ribosomal frameshifting RNA from a multiplexed phage display library
Authors: Iannuzzelli Jacob A. , Bonn Rachel , Hong Andrew S. , Saseendran Anitha Abhijith , Wedekind Joseph E. , Fasan Rudi
Published: May 2024

RNA provides the genetic blueprint for many pathogenic viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. The propensity of RNA to fold into specific tertiary structures enables the biomolecular recognition of cavities and crevices suited for the binding of drug-like molecules. Despite increasing interest in RNA as a target for chemical biology and therapeutic applications, the development of molecules that recognize RNA with high affinity and specificity represents a significant challenge. Here, we report a strategy for the discovery and selection of RNA-targeted macrocyclic peptides derived from combinatorial libraries of peptide macrocycles displayed by bacteriophages. Specifically, a platform for phage display of macrocyclic organo-peptide hybrids (MOrPH-PhD) was combined with a diverse set of non-canonical amino acid-based cyclization modules to produce large libraries of 10^7 structurally diverse, genetically encoded peptide macrocycles. These libraries were panned against the -1 programmed ribosomal frameshifting stimulatory sequence (FSS) RNA pseudoknot of SARS-CoV-2, which revealed specific macrocyclic peptide sequences that bind this essential motif with high affinity and selectivity. Peptide binding localizes to the FSS dimerization loop based on chemical modification analysis and binding assays. This work introduces a novel system for the generation and high-throughput screening of topologically diverse cyclopeptide scaffolds (multiplexed MOrPH-PhD), and it provides a blueprint for the exploration and evolution of genetically encoded macrocyclic peptides that target specific RNAs.
Ester-Amide Exchange Reactions Using 2-Pyridone derivatives as Tautomeric Catalysts
Authors: Mihara Kanako , Yotsuji Misao , Imayoshi Ayumi , Tsubaki Kazunori
Published: May 2024

The application of 2-pyridone as a tautomeric catalyst for ester-amide exchange reactions was investigated. This compound was found to be most effective at accelerating these reactions when 4-nitrophenyl acetate was used as an acylating agent in toluene. Primary amines without branching at the α-position were determined to be the most suitable substrates. Various 2-pyridone derivatives having an electron-donating group at the 5-position (including methoxy and pirrolidino groups) exhibited superior performance. Acylation reactions of mixtures of primary and secondary amines preferentially acylated the latter compounds in the absence of a catalyst or with N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) as the catalyst, whereas primary amines were acylated in the case that a 2-pyridone derivative with a pirrolidino group was employed. The reaction mechanism associated with this preferential acylation process was evaluated and is discussed herein.
Modular MPS3-Based Frameworks for Superionic Conduction of Monovalent and Multivalent Ions
Authors: Iton Zachery W. B. , Irving-Singh Zion , Hwang Song-Jong , Bhattacharya Amit , Shaker Sammy , Das Tridip , Clément Raphaële J. , Goddard William A. , See Kimberly A.
Published: May 2024

Next-generation batteries based on more sustainable working ions could offer improved performance, safety, and capacity over lithium-ion batteries, while also decreasing the cost. Development of next-generation battery technology using "beyond-Li" mobile ions is limited, in part, due to a lack of understanding of solid state conduction of these ions. Next-generation mobile ions tend to have relatively low mobility in solids due to: (1) larger ionic radii (Na+, K+, Ca2+), which limit the accessible migration pathways, and/or (2) higher charge densities (Mg2+, Zn2+, Al3+, which result in strong electrostatic interactions within the solid. Here, we introduce ligand-coordinated ions into MPS3-based solid host crystals (M = Mn, Cd) to simultaneously increase the size of the bottlenecks within the migration pathway and screen the charge-dense ions. We employ X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, solid state magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, pulsed field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, density functional theory quantum mechanics, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to probe the ionic mobility, structural and chemical changes in the MPS3 materials after ion exchange. We show that the inclusion of coordinating ligands enables ambient temperature superionic conductivity of various next-generation mobile ions in an electronically-insulating MPS3-based solid. These ion-intercalated MPS3-based frameworks not only enable deeper understanding of ligand-coordination in solid state ionic conduction, but could potentially serve as a universal solid state electrolyte for various next-generation battery chemistries.
Rigid and planar π-conjugated molecules leading to long-lived intramolecular charge-transfer states exhibiting thermally activated delayed fluorescence
Authors: Kuila Suman , Miranda-Salinas Hector , Eng Julien , Li Chunyong , Bryce Martin R. , Penfold Thomas J. , Monkman Andrew P.
Published: May 2024

Intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) is a fundamental chemical process whereby excitation moves charge from an electron donor to an electron acceptor within the same molecule. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) exploits the ICT property to harvest triplet excited states, leading to extensive optoelectronic applications, including OLEDs. However, the highly twisted conformation of TADF molecules results in limited device lifetimes. Rigid molecules offer increased stability, yet their typical planarity and π-conjugated structures impede ICT. Herein, we introduce a new paradigm for achieving dispersion-free triplet harvesting in ICT molecules. Using fused indolocarbazole-phthalimide molecules, we demonstrate remarkably stable co-planar ICT states, yielding blue/green-TADF with good photoluminescence quantum yield and a small singlet-triplet energy gap (∆EST) <50 meV. The formation of ICT is dictated by the bonding connectivity between the donor and acceptor fragments, leading to excited-state conjugation breaking stabilising the planar ICT excited state, revealing a new criteria for designing efficient TADF materials.
Metal-Organic Frameworks in Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy - based Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds
Authors: Allegretto Juan , Dostalek Jakub
Published: May 2024

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) represent health and environmental hazardous compounds but also play crucial roles in other fields including early disease diagnostics and organoleptic perception of aliments important in food production. Accurate VOCs analysis is essential, and require innovative analytical methods for rapid on-site detection without complex sample preparation. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a versatile analytical platform ideal for detecting chemical species. It relies on optical probing metallic nanostructures endowing tightly confined electromagnetic fields associated with resonant coupling to surface plasmons, then boosting the efficiency of Raman scattering to sensitivity at even single molecule detection. Nonetheless, SERS faces limitations, especially analytes that do not bond with noble metals. This limitation can be circumvented by interfacing the sensor surface with Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Known for their chemical and structural versatility, MOFs efficiently pre-concentrate low molecular weight species in their porous structure. This review presents recent developments in MOF-based SERS substrates emphasizing design rules for maximizing analytical performance. An overview of the status of the detection of harmful VOC is discussed in the context of industrial and environmental monitoring. In addition, a survey of VOC analysis for medical diagnosis and emerging applications in aroma and flavor profiling is included.
Application of Modern Intelligent Algorithms in Retrosynthesis Prediction
Authors: Liao Jianhan , Shi Xiaoxin , Zhu Tong
Published: May 2024

In recent years, with the rapid advance of computer science, various modern intelligent algorithms have successively emerged. Transformer, based on multi-head attention mechanism, is one of the most favored AI models among in this century. The introduction of these algorithms leads to dramatic progress in retrosynthesis prediction. Unlike conventional retrosynthesis prediction models, retrosynthesis prediction based on intelligent algorithms can automatically extract chemistry knowledge from chemical reaction datasets to predict retrosynthesis routes. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of retrosynthesis prediction based on modern intelligent algorithms, particularly artificial intelligence algorithm. After introducing the related deep learning model, the existing chemical reaction datasets and molecular representations are presented. Subsequently, the current state-of-the art of AI-assisted retrosynthesis prediction models in recent years is discussed, including template-based models, template-free models, and semi-template-based models. Additionally, we conclude by comparing retrosynthesis prediction models across different categorizations. Finally, several challenges and limitations of these current methods are summarized, with a view to promising directions for future research.
Private-Public Partnership in the Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine
Authors: Sychova Viktoriya , Samofalova Tetiana
Published: May 2024

The article delineates the role of public-private partnership agreements in catalyzing post-war recovery in Ukraine. The paper examines the mobilization status of the Ukrainian economy and public administration in the context of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. The authors emphasize the need for clarity and structure in legislation, along with refining management mechanisms for the effective fulfillment of security, defense, and post-war recovery needs, considering the experiences of countries that underwent wars or recovered from economic crises.

The article underscores the mobilization potential of public-private partnership agreements, enabling the resolution of strategic tasks by utilizing business resources, particularly under the provision of state guarantees. The significance of the scientific, educational, and innovative components in recovery projects is discussed to support human capital and the regeneration of the country's economic potential based on modern technologies and approaches to economic organization.

The authors highlight the opportunity to integrate PPP projects into regional recovery strategies through digital platforms for project coordination. The application of digital tools in PPP agreement implementation is noted to facilitate the integration of the scientific-educational component into PPP projects. Coordination of projects and strategies, coupled with the utilization of digital instruments, is deemed crucial for achieving economic and social impact from PPP projects. Additionally, in the post-military recovery context, this fosters openness in project discussions within the public sphere.

The article outlines fundamental conditions for PPP effectiveness, involving legislative refinement to mitigate corruption risks and prevent social and economic inefficiencies. The increase in the number of concluded and implemented agreements in post-war reconstruction is identified as an indicator of the quality of legislation and public management.
Mechanism of State Management of Sustainable Development of Regions
Authors: Bodnar Kateryna
Published: May 2024

The modern organizational restructuring of state power in Ukraine creates corresponding challenges for the country itself, its regions, business and individual citizens. This especially applies to the issue of efficiency and their permanent interaction in the context of ensuring sustainable development. Under such conditions, increasing the effectiveness of the existing state management mechanisms is relevant for the sustainable development of regions in Ukraine for several reasons. Firstly, the presence of martial law in Ukraine imposes additional challenges and demands on public administration. Also, developed digital technologies for providing administrative services have great potential for improving the accessibility and quality of services for citizens and businesses. Digitalization can significantly simplify and speed up the processes of providing administrative services, reduce bureaucratic barriers and improve interaction between authorities and citizens.

The article examines the peculiarities of functioning and the main directions of application of the regional state management mechanism in the context of sustainable development. This is taking into account the modern view of its components and ensuring efficiency. The components of the mechanism of state management of sustainable development of regions (functional components, tools and principles) and the peculiarities of their interrelationship are substantiated. The selected principles can serve as a basis for effective state management of the sustainable development of regions and contribute to achieving a balance between economic, social and environmental development.

A theoretical generalization of the features of the implementation of state management tools for the sustainable development of regions in Ukraine has been carried out. The specifics of urban and rural areas and their inclusiveness were taken into account.

In the modern approach to the construction and implementation of the mechanism of state management of the sustainable development of regions in Ukraine under martial law, the following should be taken into account: adaptability to unforeseen situations, ensuring security and stability, involvement of the local community.
The Concept of the Mechanism of Competitive State Policy at the Regional Level
Authors: Oliinyk Danylo
Published: May 2024

The mechanism of formation and implementation of competitive state policy at the regional level has been improved based on the generalization of a set of elements, namely: subject (public administration bodies); goal (effective protection of competition and development of a competitive environment to ensure sustainable economic development of the regional economy); means (system of antimonopoly legislation (AMZ), program documents, finances (benefits and preferences, etc.), information on the competitive environment); form (protective - mainly direct regulation; active - mainly indirect influence); methods (protective, active, indirect); tools (legal and economic regulation); model (hard, soft); object (competitive environment, market structure, competitive relations, market subjects, activities of public administration bodies).

It was determined that competitive policy at the regional level is interdependent with other elements of the national economic policy system of the state. At the same time, modern competitive policy at the regional level can rightfully be considered an independent area of activity of state authorities.

Value goals of competitive policy at the regional level are considered. Achieving the goal of competitive policy at the regional level involves solving the following tasks: effective implementation of control functions to identify and stop anti-competitive activities of business entities and public administration bodies; formation of a competitive environment and improvement of its condition due to the reduction of unjustified barriers to entry and doing business in the market, as well as the development of infrastructure to ensure access to it by interested market participants; creation of conditions for the development of competitive business entities; implementation of competition development measures in regions and individual areas.

It was concluded that competitive policy at the regional level in a general sense includes two key directions in its structure: protection of competition (defensive competitive policy) and development of competition (active competitive policy). In modern conditions, competition advocacy is understood as a complex of actions of the subjects of competition policy, aimed at strengthening the competitive environment by using mechanisms that are not exclusively elements of the system of coercion to comply with the established rules for the application of sanctions based on administrative procedures and court decisions.

It was revealed that the state policy in the field of competition protection and development is interdependent and interconnected with other elements of the country's national economic policy system. Based on the generalization of the set of elements of competitive state policy at the regional level, the mechanism of its formation and implementation is disclosed.
Ukraine's Banking System During Post-War Reconstruction: Challenges and Development Pathways
Authors: Iermak Valerii
Published: May 2024

The article focuses on analyzing the problems and prospects of rebuilding the banking system in the post-war period. The author examines various scenarios for the development of Ukraine's banking sector: in the optimistic scenario, the recovery of the banking sector is supported by international investments and reforms, in the pessimistic scenario, political and economic instability poses challenges, and in the realistic scenario, a comprehensive approach and international support are required for the recovery and modernization of the banking system. The author also identifies key issues and suggests solutions, as well as outlines general prospects for recovery.

The article states that the successful recovery of the banking system is of key importance for the economic recovery of the entire country. Prolonged political and economic instability can complicate this process - therefore, it is imperative to develop a balanced strategy and establish cooperation of all stakeholders. It is emphasized that banks play an important role in providing financial support to enterprises and the population, as well as in ensuring the stability of the financial system.

It has been proven that in the context of Ukraine's application to join the EU, the banking sector of our country's economy also becomes the object of increased attention and reforms, because it must support all the standards and requirements of European banking systems and ensure a high level of financial stability. Efforts to ensure the stability and reliability of the banking sector should be accompanied by measures of international diplomatic cooperation, which will help reduce risks and restore confidence in the financial system of Ukraine.
Network-based Infrastructure as Media:Energy, Transportation and Information
(ETI)Networks Integration
Authors: 张 超义
Published: May 2024

以能源网、交通网、信息网为代表的“网络型基础设施”,体现了媒介的“居中状态”以及在人与人、人与物、物与物之间搭建的普遍联系。作为媒介的网络型基础设施形态与属性各异:电网作为能源网的代表驱动其他基础设施运行,让不可见的电显形并承载着人类文明的现代性想象;交通与传播同脉同源,交通网就是跨越空间、建构意义的传播网;信息网交融着现实世界与虚拟世界,不仅成为国家治理环节中的主导力量,而且深度卷入了我们的现实生活。未来,三网将加速走向融合,发展成为与人类共生共存的基础设施综合体,构筑“万物互联”的新型媒介化社会生态。
Chemical compositions and sensory characteristics of sports drinks formulated
from Salacca sumatrana (Becc.) fruit
Authors: Siregar N.S. , Sari R.M.
Published: May 2024

Prolonged exercise causes excessive fluid loss through sweat which could cause fatigue
and reduced performance. Athletes need to restore this fluid loss orally, either from water
or carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks. Carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks could be formulated
from fruits, such as salak, also known as snake fruit, for instance. This study aimed to
develop a sports drink formulated from Sidimpuan salak (Salacca sumatrana (Becc.))
fruit. The formulation of Sidimpuan salak Sports Drink (SSSD) included salak fruit,
water, salt and glucose syrup. Salak was blended with a slow juicer to obtain the extract,
and mixed with water, salt, and glucose syrup. The SSSD formulation consisted of three
formulas, SSSD1, SSSD2, and SSSD3 which differ in the amount of extract added, 250,
200, and 150 mL, respectively. Sensory analysis showed that the panellists enjoyed the
sports drink formulation by giving an average rating of 3.4 for colour, 3.4 for aroma, 5.4
for taste and 5.4 for texture. The SSSD1 formulation which was most preferred by the
panelists was found to have ash content of 0.33 g/100 mL, total fat of 0.31 g/100 mL,
protein of 0.52 g/100 mL, carbohydrate of 13.88 g/100 mL, and total energy of 60.42
g/100 mL. The carbohydrate content and total calories of SDSS1 were significantly
different from the other two formulations. From the results obtained, the SSSDs have
potential to be developed as a more affordable sports drink, especially among locals.
Physicochemical characteristics of tannia cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
corm flour compared to flours and starches of other grains and tubers
Authors: Krisbianto O. , Minantyo H.
Published: May 2024

Tannia cocoyam corm is a less popular pantropical carbohydrate source, whereas it has the
potential to support food and nutrition security, especially in dry areas. Processing tannia
cocoyam corm into flour can increase its use in various food products. This study aimed to
determine the yield, nutrition, color, tap bulk density, water absorption capacity (WAC),
oil absorption capacity (OAC), swelling capacity, and emulsion activity and stability of
tannia cocoyam corm flour compared to sago starch, cassava flour and starch, mung bean
starch, corn starch, wheat flour, rice and glutinous rice flours, and potato flour. The
significant characteristics of tannia cocoyam corm flour were rather low in calories (dry
basis), relatively high in WAC and swelling capacity, low in OAC, and showed emulsion
activity and stability. Based on these data, it is suitable for use in mixed and processed
food products that require juicy, elastic, and volume expansion characteristics;
recommended for food products that are lower in calories and oil content; and can also
help to maintain viscosity and form emulsions.
Analysis of the Effect and Efficiency of Tension-Free Hernia Repair and Traditional Surgery in The Treatment of Hernia
Authors: Wang Jiangtao
Published: May 2024

Objective: To analyze the efficiency of tension-free hernia repair and traditional surgery in the treatment of hernia. Methods: A total of 80 patients with hernias were selected and randomly into a control group (traditional hernia repair) and an observation group (tension-free hernia repair), of 40 cases each. The perioperative indicators, pain, physiological stress indicators, complications, and recurrence rates between the two groups were compared. Results: The perioperative indexes of the observation group were better than those of the control group (P < 0.05). The postoperative pain score, postoperative physiological stress index level, incidence of complications, and recurrence rate of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In the surgical treatment of hernia, tension-free hernia repair was less traumatic and had a better effect than traditional hernia repair.
Analysis of the Effect of The Error Method Demonstration in The Teaching of Basic Nursing Laboratory Operation
Authors: Chen Hui , Wang Qian
Published: May 2024

Objective: This paper is mainly to deeply study and systematically explore the practical application of the error- demonstrating method in the teaching of basic nursing laboratory operation and the impact and effect it produces. Methods: 80 cases of nursing interns in our school were randomly selected for analysis and research from January 2023 to December 2023, 40 cases of traditional teaching methods were named as the reference group, and 40 cases of demonstration and error methods were named as the seminar group and in-depth analysis and evaluation of the teaching effect of the two groups after the implementation of different teaching modes were carried out. Results: The seminar group achieved remarkable results in terms of teaching effect, and the performance of the interns in this group was significantly better than that of the reference group in terms of medical key skills such as aseptic operation technique, intravenous infusion operation, intramuscular injection operation, and catheterization operation, P < 0.05, which is of research value. Conclusion: After the nursing interns received the teaching intervention of the demonstration of the error method, their experimental operation performance and hands-on ability were significantly improved, and at the same time effectively stimulated their interest in learning, which is worth using.
The Interrelationship between Culture and Capital Structure: Evidence from International Retailers
Authors: Xu Sisi
Published: May 2024

The present study investigates the influence of cultural factors in 2022 on the capital structure of global retailers. There are sixteen retailers from eight countries in the sample. In recent times, numerous academicians have taken an interest in examining the capital structure and business model of retailers, owing to their swift and consistent growth. However, the fact that the majority of research originates from the retailers’ host country gives rise to debate regarding the applicability of the capital structure of said retailers to countries with distinct cultural environments. Consequently, academics have begun to investigate whether the capital structure of multinational retailers is impacted by the diversity of national cultures.
Recognition of Ethics and Sustainability: A Case Study of Coca-Cola
Authors: Wang Tianfu
Published: May 2024

Corporate ethics and sustainable development are receiving increasing attention in today’s society. More and more companies are realizing that ethical and sustainable development is not only a requirement for fulfilling social responsibility but also a key factor for achieving long-term growth and sustainable competitive advantage. As a result, companies are integrating ethics and sustainability into their strategies, decisions, and operations to achieve both business success and social benefit. However, some companies shout sustainability and environmental protection slogans; the actual practice differs from the claim. This paper combined the planning and actual data of the Coca-Cola Company and found that the Coca-Cola Company was suspected of greenwashing. While Coca-Cola does contribute to the environment, there is a difference between what it does and what it says. As for the possibility of this problem, the article also makes a relative solution and assessment.
Intelligent Network-Connected New Energy Vehicle Technology and Application Under the Dual-Carbon Strategy
Authors: Xiao Honghong
Published: May 2024

In responding to the “dual carbon” strategy, intelligent networked new energy vehicle technology plays a crucial role. This type of vehicle combines the advantages of new energy technology and intelligent network technology, effectively reduces carbon emissions in the transportation sector, improves energy utilization efficiency, and contributes to the green transportation system through intelligent transportation management and collaborative work between vehicles, making significant contributions. This article aims to explore the development of intelligent network-connected new energy vehicle technology and applications under the dual-carbon strategy and lay the foundation for the future development direction of the automotive industry.
Market Positioning Analysis of CJ Brand Fitness Equipment
Authors: Liu Bohan , Li Yuying , Yu Ping , Zhou Jiayue , Fang Kang
Published: May 2024

CJ Health Technology Co. has been an export-oriented supplier of fitness equipment, boasting leading technology innovation and manufacturing capabilities. However, in the process of expanding into the domestic market, the challenges of unclear market positioning and lack of brand awareness have emerged as major obstacles. To address these issues, a SWOT analysis was conducted to explore a suitable market positioning strategy for the CJ brand. The analysis reveals that the market demand for commercial fitness equipment is relatively saturated, with fierce competition. In contrast, the home fitness market represents a new blue ocean with promising development opportunities for the CJ brand. Leveraging excellent product quality, stringent quality control measures, and innovation-driven cutting-edge technology, it is recommended that CJ brand fitness equipment target young customers aged between 25 and 35 years old. Additionally, vigorously developing the home fitness product line is proposed to capitalize on this burgeoning market segment.
Los sistemas de innovación y producción en América del Sur: ordenando la heterogeneidad
Authors: De Angelis Ignacio
Published: May 2024

Con este trabajo, se busca construir categorías analíticas basadas en el estudio de los sistemas de innovación y producción para sistematizar el análisis de las dinámicas y los procesos de cambio tecnológico en América del Sur. Para ello, a partir del relevamiento y análisis de un conjunto de indicadores de insumo y de producto, junto con la categorización y estudio de la estructura del comercio exterior, en el artículo se propone una tipología ordenada según las capacidades de innovación de cada economía, el tipo de producto que orienta su inserción internacional y el grado de concentración y complejidad en términos tecnológicos de la canasta exportadora.