bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The investigation of edible packaging films based on pullulan and alginate
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Čačak, Serbia, Vukić Nevena , Erceg Tamara ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia, Hadnađev Miroslav ,   University of Novi Sad, Institute of Food Technology in Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: November 2022

The packaging industry is highly dependent on fossil resources and have serious environmental drawbacks. The largest part of the total volume of plastic waste is generated from food packaging, so new packaging strategies with green materials are required. Using the edible packaging films which are renewable, biodegradable and versatile, can reduce the amount of plastic waste. Also, there is an increasing demand of higher quality foods and a growing interest from consumers for minimally processed fresh-like foods with an extended shelf life. Edible films can be effective barriers which prevent unwanted mass transfers in foods. They can be green alternative to synthetic petroleum-based polymer packaging materials and nowadays this topic is a fast-growing area. Sodium alginate as a natural polysaccharide can be used for edible films with excellent properties such as transparency. But, sodium alginate practical applications in food packaging are limited as single-component because of poor mechanical and barrier properties. At the same time, pullulan is an extracellular and water-soluble microbial polysaccharide with good film-formation properties. The packaging materials made from pullulan and alginate may be better candidates for edible packaging films. The objective of this study was to formulate pullulan and sodium alginate based edible films for food packaging. For that purpose a series of pullulan/alginate films with different ratios were prepared. To improve film flexibility and processability, glycerol was added as plasticizers in the film formulation. Designed films were solvent cast from aqueous polymer solution. Understanding the film-forming mechanism during the drying process is crucial to predict properties of the obtained films, so rheological properties of prepared solutions were investigated. Formulated films have the potential to be used as inner primary packaging and can be manufactured by preparing a film-forming composition and enclosing a food product with the film. Using this kind of packaging material, no waste is generated contributing to the circular economy.
Thermal stability of packaging papers treated of silver water
Authors:   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Pulp, Paper and Printing Art, Sofia, Bulgaria, Yavorov Nikolay , Todorova Dimitrina ,   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Pulp, Paper and Printing Art, Sofia, Bulgaria, Vrabič Brodnjak Urška ,   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, Graphic Arts and Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Lasheva Veska ,   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Pulp, Paper and Printing Art, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: November 2022

Paper aging depends on the type and chemical composition of the fiber raw materials, the chemical additives used, such as dyes, fillers, sizing additives, pH and others as storage conditions of the paper (relative humidity and temperature) and the degree of exposure of temperature, light and some microbiological factors. The durability of paper is its ability to retain certain physic-mechanical, optical and chemical properties unchanged over time. In this context and in line with the increased consumption of coated or treated printing and packaging papers, the aging resistance of treated or coated paper is of a great scientific, research and applied interest. This research work inherently involves preparation and properties evaluation of thermal stability of packaging papers treated of silver water. In order to examine this process for woodfree packaging paper, accelerated thermal aging for 72h at temperature of 105°C and dynamic thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was carried out of a pulp sample and four paper samples (three of them treated with silver water – 1, 2 and 3 ml) together with the structural-dimensional and strength properties of the laboratory obtained paper samples. The degree of colour changes in the CIELab colour space have been studied, bearing in mind that the changes in colour characteristics define the stability over time and even more – the influence of the silver water treatment. As a result of the studies carried out it was found out that paper do not change significantly during 72h of accelerated thermal ageing, but it is not recommended to be used more than 2 ml of silver water, as silver ions probably catalyze the aging process and the paper darkens and turns yellow in a greater degree. The change of the weight of the paper samples as a function of temperature was monitored by TGA. When comparing the weight losses, it was found out that for the paper sample treated with 2 ml of silver water the temperature of complete burning of the sample increased by 2.28°C. In addition, the surface of the treated paper samples is more even compared to the untreated due to the callandering effect of the manufacturing process.
Number plate recognition using template matching technique
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Novi Sad, Serbia, Gutai Andrea , Anderla Andraš ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Novi Sad, Serbia, Kozma Nina ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Novi Sad, Serbia, Milićević Anđela ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Novi Sad, Serbia, Havzi Sara ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is to propose an approach to number plate recognition using digital image processing techniques in Matlab. The template matching method serves as the foundation for the suggested methodology that is thoroughly discussed and illustrated within a graphical user interface. A few limitations are mentioned along with the application of the methodology. Finally, suggestions are made for future research and methodology enhancement.
Development of antifungal packaging coating for bread
Authors:   Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas, Lithuania, Gegeckienė Laura , Rožėnaitė Dovilė ,   Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas, Lithuania, Venytė Ingrida ,   Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas, Lithuania, Petriaszwili Georgij ,   Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Printing, Warsaw, Poland
Published: November 2022

One of the main concerns in the world is health. The expansion of the food industry has also led to an increase in human morbidity. Therefore, nutrients, especially food additives, started to be more closely controlled after the emergence of scientifically proven threats. Even though these substances are strictly observed to ensure appropriate quantities and materials are used, consumer opinion is still negative towards them. Another crucial problem is the environment. Plastic waste generated in greater vast each year is accumulating and taking more and more space not only on land but also in water and even air. This is because plastic is cheap, strong and quickly made material leading to being the main type of packaging nowadays and creating this loophole situation. By combining naturally occurring substances, new packaging can be created to have the needed qualities. The purpose of the study was to create the coating with the synergetic essential oils mix for bread to replace the usual plastic package with an environmentally friendly and mould-resistant option.
The awareness of ethical design principales in media design education
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Zagreb, Croatia, Mustić Daria
Published: November 2022

Designers today, through the creation of media content, do not only create a media construct, but they also participate in the creation of social values, norms, and common patterns of communication. When reading books, manuals and design instructions, a design practitioner often encounters the term "good design". If we take the “good design” concept of industrial designer Dieter Rams, then the term will be describing the product that is useful and understandable, innovative, aesthetic, unobtrusive, honest, long-lasting, thorough to the last detail, environmentally friendly, and involves as little design as possible. His principles of "good design" can be applied to the field of media design, applications, user interfaces and so on. Or, if we change the paradigm towards the ethics, is “good design” design which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also that strives to do good - to be socially responsible in order to improve the social environment? This approach is the basic of this article. The basis and starting point for the discussion was the article "Redefining design ethics" by Phil McCollam published in Design and Culture, 6: 3, 2014. The author argues that designers have a legal obligation to be aware of and to follow accessibility laws and standards, but also, more broadly, they have an ethical obligation to focus on the needs of the people who will use their designs, even when the law does not explicitly require it of them. Furthermore, he says that future professionals must be challenged to develop solutions that are human-centric. The research is based on a questionnaire and discussions with the students of graphic design. Therefore, the goal of this research is to explore the existence of awareness of the ethical and social role of design in contemporary society through individual awareness of students.
Gamification and serious games methodologies in education
Authors:   Canadian Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Albania, Zadeja Imelda , Bushati Jozef ,   University of Shkodra, Faculty of Education Sciences, Shkoder, Albania
Published: November 2022

Gamification as a concept was defined for the first time two decades ago, as the use of game elements in a non-game context. Specific game elements like points, challenges, badges and leaderboard are incorporated in the learning process in order to increase motivation, engagement, and satisfaction to students. On the other hand, serious games are interactive video games that have a defined purpose of learning and practicing skills rather than entertainment. Serious games aim to improve problem solving skills, critical thinking and learn specific knowledge through playing video games that are software that have specific learning oriented purpose. The first purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast different aspects of gamification and serious games in the education domain, in order to identify appropriate applicable environments for these two approaches. Another purpose is to identify models and frameworks to apply gamification and serious games that are more effective to increase motivation and engagement to students. The final purpose is to identify in which courses these approaches are more applicable and help to improve the learning process by increasing creativity, motivation, engagement and problem solving skills. Methodology of this research is realized by analyzing different research papers in conferences proceedings and journals in the last two decades for concepts of game based learning, gamification in education and serious games evolved over the years. Also questionnaires are conducted for academic staff of Albania universities to measure perception and identify challenges and strategies of incorporating these approaches in the learning process. We conducted qualitative and quantitative research analysis in order to achieve results to fulfill the purposes of this research in all the aspects. This research represents conclusions and recommendation related approaches to evolve gamification and serious games methodologies in the education system in Albania. The paper aims to suggest practices and some of the most appropriate and effective models to apply gamification and serious games during the learning process.
Design communication: Fashion design students' perspectives on digital vs physical mood boards
Authors:   Chinhoyi University of Technology, School of Art and Design, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, Chipambwa Walter , V. Chikwanya Evelyn ,   Chinhoyi University of Technology, School of Art and Design, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Published: November 2022

A mood board provides a blueprint of the design process in a particular situational design problem. With the developments in the technology the process of making and presenting a mood board has now migrated to the various digital platforms. Traditionally designers in creative world used to make physical mood boards and this has changed as some now prefer the digital mood boards. The effectiveness of mood boards cannot be overemphasised especially in the fashion design world as they provide the visual impression which is a key source of inspiration to the designer. In this study ten final year students enrolled into a fashion design degree program were interviewed to assess their perception of digital and physical mood boards. The students were given a task to respond to a situational design problem and tasked to create their mood board physically and digitally and then evaluate the process they followed in coming up with their fashion mood boards. It was revealed that many students preferred the physical method as it is more engaging to the designer and informative though it is time consuming unlike as compared to the digital mood board. It was also revealed that due to the decrease in print media as technology is advancing sources of material that can be used in developing a physical mood boards have become less especially for the students who relied heavily on printed magazines. The study concluded that students need to be taught the process of making physical mood boards first before they do the digital mood boards and also there is need to improve individual graphic design skills so that they can improve quality of their digital mood boards.
Enhancement of macro-uniformity of copper(I) oxide printed linen fabrics by addition of Pinus sylvestris L. plant extract
Authors:   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ružičić Branka , Grujić Dragana ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Škipina Blanka ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Stančić Mladen ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vujčić Đorđe ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dragić Miroslav ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Technology, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: November 2022

High surface texture of textile materials is rougher than other printing substrates which can cause excessive macro non-uniformity. Adding metal oxides into the ink to enhance material properties usually add to surface roughness and increase print mottle. In this paper copper(I)oxide particles and different amounts of Pinus sylvestris L. plant extract were added to modified alginate paste (CHT-NV) prior to printing. The aim of this paper is to inspect the influence of added metal oxide and plant extract on the print quality of linen based material via surface macro non-uniformity GLCM determination method. In the pattern recognition phase, the co-occurrence matrix is applied to calculate the texture characteristics, such as contrast, correlation, energy, entropy and homogeneity. The research results indicated that the metal oxide particles have had a negative influence on macro uniformity of printed linen. Increasing of the concentration of extract leads to a dilution of the printing paste, and thus to a greater penetration of copper ions between the threads of the fabric, as well as into the yarn itself.
A new method for analysing eye-tracking measurement data
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, Graphic Arts and Design, Chair of Information and Graphic Arts Technology, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Ahtik Jure
Published: November 2022

When it comes to the function of photography in graphic communication, we should be aware of many different aspects of the medium. The standard criterion for a correct and successful photograph should always be its technical and artistic aspect. If something is not right, for example, if the exposure or composition are not correct, a photo should not be used for professional purposes. The third aspect is the content or meaning, where final decisions are usually made. With this in mind, editors are usually presented with photos from which they must select those to be used in a final publication. Since most editorial decisions are made on the basis of content or meaning, which is usually described as communication value, some decisions also involve technical aspects, such as whether it is better to use a slightly underexposed or slightly out-of-focus photo. In these cases, the standard criteria changes because the shooting conditions did not allow the photographer to take a technically correct photo, but the content or meaning is too important not to be published. The research focuses on measuring how the way people see different photos changes when they are not technically perfect. Using eye-tracking technology, where we can measure where a person is looking and for how long, we can get an accurate idea of what that person is seeing and the way their eyes move. This type of measurement is actually not a problem and has been successfully used in many research studies. The main question to be answered in this study was how the nature of image perception changes when the image is distorted in some way. Therefore, a new method for analysing eye-tracking data was developed. The results show that eye-tracking can be used to determine how technical aspects of photography affect the way we look at it. The final judgement that the method works was made by comparing the data with data gathered with subjective tests in which observers had to choose between different distorted images and decide which is more acceptable. The correlation between the results of new method and a subjective testing is very strong.
Improved reconstruction of the reflectance spectra from RGB readings using two instead of one digital camera
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, Graphic Arts and Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Lazar Mihael , Hladnik Aleš ,   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, Graphic Arts and Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Published: November 2022

The colour of an observed object can be described in many different manners, and the description by its reflectance provides the unambiguous colour representation. The reflectance description can be acquired by expensive multispectral cameras or, e.g., with time-sequential multispectral illumination. In our experiment, we propose that under the condition of constant and uniform illumination, the reflectance can be deduced from the object's RGB camera readouts, captured alongside the set of colour patches with known spectral characteristics. Translation from a colour description in RGB space into reflectance spectra, independent of illuminant and camera sensor characteristics, was performed with the help of an artificial neural network (ANN). In our study, the hypothesis was proposed that the ANN's performance of reflectance reconstruction can be enhanced by employing richer learning datasets using RGB input sets of two cameras instead of just one. Additional second camera information would be adequate only if the equivalent channels of cameras used are linearly independent. A quantitative measure of nonlinearity (QMoN), which is the metric primarily developed for use in chemistry, was employed to estimate the degree of nonlinearity. Additional attention was paid to ANN training, structure and learning set sizes. Two ANN training algorithms have been utilised, a faster GPU executed standard backpropagation and an order of magnitude slower CPU based, but with significantly better convergence Levenberg-Marquardt training algorithm. The number of neurons in the hidden ANN layer varied from the size of the input layer to a number greater than the number in the output layer. The complete set of colour samples was divided into five learning sets of different sizes, with the smaller sets being subsets of the larger ones. To assess performances of the resulting ANNs, mean squared error, the goodness of fit and colour differences calculated from original and reconstructed reflectances assuming several standard illuminations have been compared. A noticeable reflectance performance improvement has been found by using two cameras, even though the cameras' equivalent channels exerted only small degrees of nonlinearity.
Full-stack Development and Soft Skills: An Agile-based Learning Framework
Authors: Bahrehvar Majid , Moshirpour Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Full-stack software development skills are highly sought after by the tech industry. These skills are often obtained through hands-on experience in addition to learning the fundamental knowledge. Therefore, in order to provide effective training to software engineering students, it is important that educational institutions invest in innovative and practical training strategies. constructivist teaching and learning activities such as Project-based learning (PBL) can serve as effective strategies to provide hands-on and practical learning experiences for software engineering students. However, given the complexities of software development life-cycle, it would be highly beneficial to tailor a PBL approach that supports student learning and provides effective training. This research proposes an agile-based learning framework to facilitate learning of full-stack software development and the soft-skills that complement it. This framework has been applied to a software development and architecture course at the University of Calgary in fall 2021. The student perception of the delivery of the course and their performance is presented through survey, and the analysis of their Git repositories.
k2i academy: An Innovative Ecosystem Addressing System Barriers in STEM from Kindergarten to Industry
Authors: Cole Lisa , Goodyer Jane , Ironside Vanessa
Published: November 2022

k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy within the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University is an innovative ecosystem that works to meaningfully design and integrate equity and inclusion based STEM programs that address persistent problems in education. In order to address these barriers, k2i academy has developed an Inclusive Design Framework that guides our work and ensures that our programs are designed with equity, diversity and inclusion as the central principle. This framework was implemented in the Bringing STEM to Life: Work Integrated Learning program to address inequities for underrepresented high school students. The program participants earned a high school physics credit during the summer while gaining employment experience as a Lab Assistant working on projects with mentors. Through collaborations with Lassonde Faculty researchers, industry partners, and educational leaders in school boards, the program identified that these experiences allowed youth and K-12 educators to broaden their understanding of STEM, developed critical technical and professional skills and enabled youth to imagine and see themselves in a STEM career.
Systems Theory Framework for Embedding Lifelong Learning Holistically in Undergraduate Engineering Education
Authors: Saxe Amanda , Mahmoud Rehab , Razavinia Nasim
Published: November 2022

The new educational imperative is to empower students to manage their own learning in a variety of contexts throughout their lifetimes. This is particularly true for fields that rely on fast-changing technology, like engineering. As such, lifelong learning is gaining increased recognition. This paper describes a holistic framework for addressing lifelong learning in undergraduate engineering programs. The authors draw on existing literature to support this novel framework which consists of: 1) course design that intentionally aligns lifelong learning outcomes, teaching strategies, and assessment methods, 2) experiential learning opportunities that scaffold students’ development of lifelong learning in authentic and relevant ways, 3) instructor commitment to their own lifelong learning, and 4) conceptualization of lifelong learning as an overarching graduate attribute that can be incorporated alongside the others.
Decolonizing and Indigenizing Engineering: The Design & Implementation of a New Course
Authors: Seniuk Cicek Jillian , Herrmann Randy , Forrest Reed , Monkman Kyle
Published: November 2022

This practice paper introduces a new course designed by one Indigenous and one non-Indigenous engineering educator at the University of Manitoba to decolonize and Indigenize engineering. Working with an Indigenous teaching assistant, and supported by a doctoral student auditing the course, we facilitated a small group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous engineering students to think critically about making place and space for Indigenous Peoples and worldviews in engineering. Here, we share the course design, our reflections on the course, and our plans going forward. Our initiative is one answer the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada to learn the truth about Canada as colonizer and use education as a tool for reconciliation. In doing so, we aim to provide engineering students with knowledges and perspectives for working successfully with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and communities in engineering practice in Manitoba, and in Canada.
SITUATED LEARNING PERSPECTIVE FOR ONLINE APPROACHES TO LABORATORY AND PROJECT WORK
Authors: Steele Alan L , Schramm Cheryl
Published: November 2022

The engineering laboratory in a university is where most students feel they are entering a place where engineering is done and practiced.  With the COVID-19 pandemic many Canadian universities closed theircampuses and teaching moved online. This closed off access to laboratories and their rich range of resourcesand experiences to students.  We use a situated learning framework to consider the online lab. To furtherreinforce the examination of the online approach we used the Kolb experiential learning cycle to complement the situated framework. Using examples from our own courses we look at the three areas of situated learning,activities and interactions, mediation, and participation and identity. The examination shows the insight fromusing this framework and learning cycle can be valuable, including insight into the stages of learning and howthose stages can be developed.
Agenesis of infrarenal abdominal aorta
Authors: Yayli Nezih , Kaya Mustafa
Published: November 2022

Background:

Infrarenal aortic agenesis is an extremely rare condition that has been described in a few case reports in the literature. Imaging clues to distinguish infrarenal abdominal aorta agenesis from other abdominal aortic occlusions include: the absence of an aorta at the infrarenal level without peri-aortic soft tissue or thickening of the aortic wall that suggests vasculitis or mass, and collaterals, such as a Riolan arch, for the anomaly to be life reconcilable.

Case Presentation:

In this case report, a 60-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of infrarenal segmental aorta agenesis is described. Computed Tomography (CT) angiography was performed to evaluate the vascular involvement of the patient who is followed up with sarcoidosis. It was observed that the abdominal aorta terminated abruptly at the level of the renal arteries, and refilled via collaterals 2 cm distal to this level.

Conclusion:

Recognition of this very rare entity by the radiologist is important in guiding the clinician in terms of treatment follow-up protocol. It is aimed to make this entity easier to recognize by radiologists with this case report.
Development of the adhesive composition for the transdermal therapeutic system with the anti-inflammatory action
Authors: Olefir A. I. , Vyshnevska L. I.
Published: November 2022

Aim. To develop the content of the adhesive composition, being one of the stages in developing the transdermal therapeutic system with the anti-inflammatory action.
Materials and methods. Using organoleptic research methods, the properties affecting the process of applying the adhesive to the base and subsequently to the quality of the finished product were studied. Color, consistency and homogeneity were determined visually, and the features of applying the mass to the base were recorded. To determine the optimal temperature and drying time, drying was performed in a thermostat at a temperature of 60 to 120 ºС for 5-15 min.
Results and discussion. Compositions based on a mixture of hydrogels with a hydrophobic silicone adhesive had a very thick consistency, which made it difficult to apply them to the base and led to significant weight losses during application. Instead, compositions based on a mixture of the aesilonum-aerosil base with a hydrophobic silicone adhesive had too liquid consistency. Adjusting the amount of aesilonum-4 we obtained a composition with satisfactory consistent properties, which distributed over the base in a uniform thin layer. When studying the effect of enhancers on the properties of the adhesive composition it was found that the addition of oleic acid and dimethyl sulfoxide diluted themass and prevented uniform application to the base, the addition of isopropyl myristate slightly diluted the mass, while the addition of propylene glycol did not affect the properties of the composition at all. Therefore, propylene glycol could be used as an enhancer. When setting the extension mode, the optimal one was determined to be 120 ºС for 5 min.
Conclusions. The content of the adhesive composition has been developed. The composition includes: polysiloxane – 5.0, H-polysiloxane – 5.0, aerosil – 0.35, aesilonum-4 – 1.0, propylene glycol – 1.0. It has satisfactory consistency and organoleptic properties. It has been found that the optimal drying mode of the hydrophobic adhesive composition is 120 ºС for 5 min.
Analysis of the main trends of the domestic market of contraceptive medical products in the context of increasing the country’s national security
Authors: Mahanova T. V. , Tkachenko N. О.
Published: November 2022

The availability of high-quality and reliable information due developing and making managerial decisions process is the key to its effective functioning in the medicines and medical devices supply systems for any population groups.
Аims. Conducting a comparative retrospective marketing analysis of the contraceptive medical devices market for the period 2020-2022 with the subsequent formation of an information array to assess the contraceptives suppling to female consumers.
Materials and methods. The research materials are data from the State Register of Medical Equipment and Medical Devices of Ukraine, the Compendium Online information retrieval system, the Regulatory Documents of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine database, publications in scientific and practical publications in the direction of the study, data from the «Compendium» online information resource and an Internet resource for finding drugs in pharmacies of Ukraine «Tabletki.ua». Methods: content analysis, comparative and analytical methods, marketing research.
The results of the research. The main assortment changes in contraceptive medical devices (CMD) for the period 2020-2022 were established: fullness and width. Changes in the corporate structure and market segmentation by producing countries were determined. The indices of the level of market monopolization were calculated and compared.
Conclusions. As a result of a comprehensive study, the existing registries, information retrieval resources were analyzed and an assortment of modern CMD was formed, which has decreased by 20% over the past two years and is represented by male condoms - 80% and IC (intrauterine contraceptives) - 20%. It was established that there are no contraceptives such as the female condom, cervical cap and diaphragm on the Ukrainian CMD market, which significantly limits the choice of a female consumer.
The general and segment indices of market monopolization in 2020 and 2022 were calculated. Based on them, progressive monopolistic tendencies were traced.
Pengaruh Penyuluhan GERMAS Menggunakan Media Video terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap Kader GERMAS
Authors: Herwanto Rio , Susanti Nila , Mashar Harlyanti Muthma'innah
Published: November 2022

Meningkatnya kasus PTM mendorong pemerintah dan masyarakat untuk segera mengambil tindakan. Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya untuk mengatasi hal tersebut dengan mendorong masyarakat untuk memiliki pola hidup sehat, salah satunya melalui GERMAS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh penyuluhan terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap kader dalam GERMAS di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kuala Pembuang I. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan desain one-group pretest-posttest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh kader aktif di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kuala Pembuang I. Pemilihan subjek penelitian ini adalah seluruh populasi yang dipilih secara purposive sampling sehingga jumlah subjek penelitian adalah 18 orang. Data yang diperoleh melalui proses wawancara dan pengisian kuesioner kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji-t berpasangan. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan pengetahuan kader sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan GERMAS menggunakan media video (p = 0,000). Sedangkan perbedaan sikap kader tentang GERMAS sebelum dan sesudah diberikan penyuluhan menggunakan media video diperoleh p-value = 0,000 (p<0,05). Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan sikap kader tentang GERMAS sebelum dan sesudah diberikan penyuluhan dengan media video. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pemberian penyuluhan dengan media video dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap kader dalam GERMAS. Perlu adanya perluasan program kerjasama antara Puskesmas dan Dinas Kesehatan setempat untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang sehat dan bersih.
TANGGUNG JAWAB LINGKUNGAN, PERTUMBUHAN DAN SIKLUS HIDUP PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP CASH HOLDING PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hardinto Andi Aditya , Gunawan Juniati , Anis Idrianita
Published: November 2022

The research examines the effect of environmental responsibility, growth and company life cycle on cash holding - This study uses secondary data in the annual report of manufacturing companies obtained through the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (www.idx.co.id) , a sustainability report that can be obtained through the company's website and GRI-Database during the 2018-2020 period with a total sample of 195 samples. Multiple linear regression analysis can be concluded that environmental responsibility has a negative effect on cash holding, growth has a positive effect on cash holding and the company's life cycle in a stagnant stage has a positive effect on cash holding.
Works of Palekh miniaturists of the Soviet period in the field of design of art postcards (Palekh and postcard)
Authors: Lavrov Dmitrii Evgen'evich
Published: November 2022

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of art postcards in the Palekh lacquer craft in the 1960s - 1980s – a little-studied field of folk art of the late Soviet period. The subject of the study is the analysis of over 20 sets of Palekh art postcards that were widely popular among art connoisseurs, including works by K. S. Bokarev, B. N. Kukuliyev, A.M. Kurkin and E. I. Pashkov. The purpose of the article is to show the importance of studying this topic on a wide range of material attracted by the author for the knowledge of the history and artistic specifics of the Palekh lacquer craft in the XX century, as well as for the successful revival of these traditions in our time.   Using the method of comparative analysis, as well as iconographic and historical-systematic research methods, the author emphasizes the importance of the chosen topic, pointing out that, unlike all other types of artistic products of the craft, it was the Palekh postcard, published in millions of copies, was a truly folk product, which was found in almost every house in Soviet times. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the very attempt of a comprehensive analysis of this topic; in particular, the author points out that the main genres of postcard products of the craft in the 1960s - 1980s were illustrations of Pushkin and Russian folk tales, as well as epics and ideologically significant texts. The main conclusion of the article is the justification of the importance of graphic works by Palekh miniature painters for understanding their overall creative evolution.
DISPARITAS PEMIDANAAN TERHADAP PEMBALAKAN LIAR (illegal Logging) SERTA DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP PEMBANGUNAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Yana Sahyana
Published: November 2022

Artikel ini berkaitan dengan kajian tentang isu-isu mengapa ada disparitas hukuman dalam putusan pengadilan pidana terhadap illegal logging di Indonesia, apa dampak dari disparitas tersebut dalam penegakan hukum terhadap illegal logging di Indonesia dan bagaimana kebijakan penjatuhan hukuman yang harus diambil. dirumuskan untuk mengurangi hukuman dalam putusan pengadilan pidana terhadap pembalakan liar di Indonesia.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MONETARY SPHERE AND ISSUES OF FINANCIAL INCLUSIVENESS
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Abramova M. A.
Published: November 2022

The ongoing transformation of the monetary sphere, affecting its fundamental, organizational, institutional and legal segments, cannot but have a significant impact on the financial behavior of market entities, primarily the population and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. And the matter is not only in the digitalization of the financial market recognized and generally accepted by all market participants, in the use of digital technologies in the monetary sphere, but also in the growth of geopolitical, informational, behavioral and communication risks. In this regard, the “new realities of the new world” reinforce the relevance of the stated topic, as they add new aspects to the study of financial inclusion. Based on the analysis of the theoretical provisions reflected in the works of modern foreign and Russian researchers of the monetary sphere, the practice of financial regulators in the context of increasing the level of financial inclusiveness, the author of the article comes to the conclusion that in modern realities, not only study, but also risk-oriented regulation of human involvement in economic processes, in particular, regulation of financial inclusion adequate to the “new realities of the new world”. The financial affordability achieved as a result of such regulation provides an opportunity to attract resources for their subsequent use, to optimize financial flows, and to possibly reduce the level of poverty. And, at the same time, financial inclusiveness is the basis for the inclusion of market entities in the formal economy, preventing a possible “leaving” for the informal, “shadow” sphere of life. The theoretical and empirical basis of the study were the results of the works of domestic and foreign authors, legislative and regulatory acts of the Russian Federation, foreign countries, analytical data of central banks, analytical and information materials of Russian and foreign periodicals, Internet networks, revealing the foundations of the transformation of the monetary sphere, assessing its trends in the context of their impact on financial inclusion. At the theoretical level, the study used such methods as terminological analysis of concepts, aggregation and abstraction, induction and deduction, comparative analysis and synthesis, at the empirical level — statistical and correlation. The conclusions drawn by the author can serve as the basis for the recommendations being developed by the Bank of Russia to maintain and increase the achieved level of financial inclusion in the context of the “new realities of the new world”.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION: A REVIEW OF CURRENT TRENDS AND PROSPECTS
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Orenburg Branch, Orenburg, Russia, Koske M. S. , Voyutskaya I. V. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Orenburg Branch, Orenburg, Russia, Mishuchkova Y. G. ,   Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russia
Published: November 2022

The relevance of the study of the results of the impact of digitalization on such a mass economic profession as an accountant is due to the fact that existing information processing technologies are already calling into question the very need for human participation in the accounting process. The numerous opinions presented in the domestic and foreign scientific discourse on the prospects for the existence of the accounting profession are diverse. Some scientists predict its disappearance soon enough, others prove the absence of objective reasons to expect such a scenario. The purpose of the article is to compare different points of view on the problem of the existence of the accounting profession in the foreseeable future, based on a number of scientific publications devoted to the professional activities of accountants and their academic training in the context of the widespread introduction of digital technologies, to summarize existing approaches to forecasting the professional future of accountants and accounting education, to identify conceptual directions of its diversification. Materials and methods. The research is based on the study of foreign and domestic thematic literature and an attempt to further analyze the problem of the impact of digitalization on the accounting profession and accounting education. Results. The main trends in the modern accounting profession aimed at the interaction of an accountant with digital technologies are identified, conclusions are presented based on the results of domestic and foreign case studies that can be useful in developing key directions for the development of domestic accounting education, its modernization due to the increase in the intellectual component of the accountant’s work and the emergence of new types of accounting.
IMPROVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS CREATED UNDER INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AGREEMENT IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Makushina E. Yu.
Published: November 2022

Russia’s private equity and venture capital industry is in the early stages of development. In 2011 the federal law on investment partnership (335-FZ) was enacted. It brought international best practices of collective investments into Russian legal system by making it possible to create venture capital funds through investment partnership. This particular type of funds is the closest in substance to the most popular legal form of venture capital funds globally which is limited liability partnership. Unlike international practice, in the Russian Federation this form of financing technology companies has not become widespread, which, among other things, is explained by the insufficient development of the terms of an investment partnership agreement that are understandable and open to a wide range of investors, as well as the lack of a system for information disclosure to investors about financial results, fund’s return, investment portfolio information, fees, carried interest of a venture fund created by under an investment partnership agreement. The purpose of the article is to develop proposals that help increase the investment attractiveness and efficiency of venture capital funds established under an investment partnership agreement. To achieve this goal, the following set of scientific methods and techniques were used: classification, induction and deduction, critical and logical analysis, generalization, structuring. The theoretical and methodological basis is the scientific achievements of foreign researchers, legislative acts of the Russian Federation, as well as international documents that are developed by professional associations in order to improve the investment climate in the private equity and venture capital investment industry. The novelty of the study is represented by the following results: recommendations were developed on the formation of the terms of an investment partnership agreement in matters of distribution of profits of a venture fund, remuneration of a managing partner, which will ensure clear and transparent conditions for interaction between managers and investors, and also reflect practical significance. In order to ensure comparability of information at the macro level, disclosed by investment funds, a proposal has been put forward to prepare a report for investors using one of the following documents: a) International Private Equity and Venture Capital Investor Reporting Guidelines; b) Investor Reporting Guidelines.