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Origins of the ritual of Puliša (CTH 407)
Authors: Ivanov Valerii
Published: December 2023

The Hittite text of the ritual of Puliša describes the way of counteraction to the plague in the army which returns from a military campaign. The king and his officers should appease the angry gods of the enemy land. Two prisoners are presented to the gods among the ritual carriers. 
Puliša’s place of birth and profession are in lacuna that is why it is impossible to determine the ritual tradition which inspired Puliša to compose this text. The only way is to compare this composition with other rites.
The ritual of Zarpiya from Kizzuwatna against pest (CTH 757) contains Luwian incantations. The ritual practitioners ask the gods to stop the epidemic in exchange for the offerings. The ritual of Zarpiya is very different from the ritual of Puliša, while the rituals against plague from Arzawa have a lot in common with the latter. The rituals from Arzawa (CTH 394, 410, 424.1) use the ritual carriers for transporting the epidemic to the enemy and for pacifying the angry gods. 
The vocabulary of Puliša’s ritual is close to the one of the royal substitution rituals (CTH 419, 421), which were held for saving a king from the ominous signs. But the sense of the rituals is different. The ritual of Puliša is not focused on the royal power.
The conclusion is reached that the ritual of Puliša was created in the ritual tradition of Arzawa by a scribe that was familiar with the texts of the royal substitution rituals.
Water Security in Egypt amid the Crisis around the Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia
Authors: Otinov Dmitry
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of water security in Egypt, associated with the implementation of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. GERD raises serious concerns on the part of Egypt because of the possible reduction in the Nile River flow, which could lead to an economic and social crisis. In the context of the politicization of the water issue, the negotiation process to resolve it is complicated. Therefore it is important to find out whether it is possible to shift its perception from a threat to security to the possibility of mutually beneficial cooperation. Giving GERD an "existential" meaning for Egypt led to the use of the concept of securitization, according to which threats are created and deconstructed solely through speech acts. In order to clarify the prospects for resolving the water dispute with Ethiopia, an analysis of both the political and expert discourse of Egypt in relation to GERD is made. The main result was to explain the phenomenon of water securitization in Egypt as a stable political technology for managing internal processes, in contrast to the traditional approach to securitization as a policy of decisive action. This technology is the regulation of public fears by using the "resource argument" in order to reduce internal instability. The possibility of softening Egypt's position in the negotiation process on GERD and reducing the severity of the perception of the water issue depends mainly on the improvement of the socio-economic situation in the country.
Xiyanglou – “Buildings of the Western Ocean”: Splendor, Poverty and Lessons of the Ruin
Authors: Dubrovskaya Dinara V.
Published: December 2023

The paper gives a complex analysis of the Xiyanglou palace and park complex (“Buildings of the Western Ocean”), located on the current northwestern outskirts of Beijing, designed, and built in 1747–1751 by European masters, led by the Italian Jesuit artist Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining, 1688–1766). Castiglione, best known as a painter, acted in this case as a visionary architect and designer who skillfully integrated the “European part” into the already existing Yuanmingyuan palace complex and received for this his main recognition at the court of the Manchu Emperor Qianlong, who personally oversaw the project. Using the example of the syncretic Sino-European style of the Xiyanglou architectural complex, incorporating European Baroque and Rococo styles and classical Chinese construction principles, the paper demonstrates the European masters’ practical application of the adaptation principles developed by Matteo Ricci, the leader of the Jesuit mission in China when preaching Christianity in China. Separately, the innovative buildings in the Chinese style located in Yuanming Yuan, which incorporated Xiyanglou, are briefly analyzed, the background of the design and creation of Xiyanglou is considered, detailed descriptions of the buildings of the Western Quarter are given, and the fate of the palace and park complex is traced. The author concludes that the Western Quarter, which became a testing ground where were practiced the principles of Occidental art, acted as a focus of mutual influence of European and Chinese artistic trends.
Redistribution of cryptocurrency markets: the shift of activity to the east
Authors: Borisova Ekaterina
Published: December 2023

At the end of 2022, the total capitalization of cryptocurrencies fell by more than three times compared to the data of 2021. This collapse was facilitated both by a crisis of confidence due to the collapse of the largest American exchange FTX, and the intensified activity of American regulators aimed at restoring order in the cryptocurrency markets. The closure of some crypto exchanges in the US led to a general destabilization of the market and a massive withdrawal of funds. At the beginning of 2023, a recovery trend followed. However, there is every reason to believe that this dynamics did not occur due to the recovery of the American cryptocurrency market, but due to the flow of funds to Asian and Middle Eastern crypto exchanges. However, Eastern markets are also not homogeneous in their attitude to the phenomenon under consideration. In a number of countries, all transactions with cryptocurrencies are strictly prohibited; in others, their use is possible either for a limited type of transactions (Iran), or subject to certain conditions (“know your customer”) - Hong Kong. In mainland China, cryptocurrency exchanges are closed, but digital yuan technologies are being actively developed. Another bloc of countries (UAE, India) is trying to extract the maximum benefit from the emerging market in the form of taxes and attracting investment. This different attitude allows cryptocurrencies to “settle” in the most friendly locations. However, the main trend in the world of cryptocurrencies is the tightening of state regulation and control.
Teaching Students to Identify, Document, and Assess Internal Controls
Authors: Behrend Matthew J. , Bradley Jean Ryberg
Published: December 2023

Accounting graduates today need to think critically and evaluate information effectively (Freeman, 2018, citing AICPA, 2016). In particular, accountants need to identify and document business processes and evaluate the associated internal controls. Reflecting these trends, the AICPA (2020) has significantly increased CPA exam coverage of business processes, risk identification, and internal control mapping. This semester-long case, in which students identify and flowchart a business process, uses experiential learning in three areas: internal controls, business-process analysis, and system documentation/flowcharting (Garnsey et al., 2019). It addresses the four key components of experiential learning: Do, Think, Reflect, and Apply; and includes practice in written and oral communication skills (Butler et al., 2019). Unlike many case studies that provide written process narratives, this case requires students to interact with an actual process owner. This interaction helps students develop interpersonal communication skills. Instructors can use this case at the undergraduate or graduate level in either an accounting information systems (AIS) or audit course.
Bacterial diversity and metabolism in microbial consortium of non-axenic culture Tychonema sp. BBK16
Authors: Krasnopeev A.Yu. A.Yu. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Tikhonova I.V. I.V. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Podlesnaya G.V. G.V. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Potapov S.A. S.A. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Gladkikh A.S. A.S. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Suslova M.Yu. M.Yu. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Lipko I.A. I.A. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Sorokovikova E.G. E.G. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia, Belykh O.I. O.I. ,   Limnological Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Batorskaya Str., 3, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
Published: December 2023

We performed high-throughput sequencing of microbial community with cyanobacterium Tychonema sp. BBK16 and heterotrophic bacteria in vitro. Representatives of the phylum Pseudomonadota/Proteobacteria, the bacteria Hydrogenophaga, Sphingomonas, Paucibacter, Aminobacter, Devosia, Tahibacter, and Bosea dominate and coexist with the cyanobacterium for a long period of cultivation. It was found that this cyanobacterium is an edificator of this community providing the microbiome with organic matter. Metabolic features of heterotrophic bacteria based on reconstructed genomes are presented. The main processes of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in the biofilm are carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, as well as processes regulating the relationships between members of this consortium. Hydrogenophaga sp. and Tychonema sp. BBK16 show carbon autotrophy due to the Calvin–Benson–Bassham (СВВ) cycle, while Sphingomonas sp. due to the glyoxylate pathway of metabolism. The biofilm also contains the anoxygenic photoheterotroph Bosea sp. using light energy to transform organic matter. Aminobacter sp. is an active degrader of complex organics, which possesses methylotrophy and supplies hydrogen for oxidation by Hydrogenophaga sp., Paucibacter sp., also supplies hydrogen for this community. Sphingomonas, Tychonema and Paucibacter release phosphate from organic compounds providing phosphorus to this consortium.
Antibacterial Activity of Andaliman Ethanol Extract (Zantoxylum Acanthopodium Dc.) Against Porphyromonas Gingivalis Bacteria
Authors: Martayuda Yosepa , Kurnia Calvin , Sugiaman Vinna K
Published: December 2023

Periodontitis is a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth that causes further damage to the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone to the formation of pockets, and decreased gums caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis. The most common and frequent periodontal disease is chronic periodontitis which is caused by the accumulation of plaque and calculus. Alternative treatment using herbal ingredients such as andaliman fruit (Zantoxylum acanthopodium DC.) has therapeutic benefits because of its broad biological activity, and lower side effects. Andaliman fruit (Zantoxylum acanthopodium DC.) contains active compounds such as phenolic compounds, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids, steroids, and alkaloids  that act as antibacterial. The aim of this study was to determine the minimum inhibitory level (MIC) and minimum killing rate (MBC) of andaliman fruit ethanol extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria. The research procedure used for the MIC and MBC tests was broth microdilution and the number of colonies was counted using the total plate count (TPC)  with variations of 6 concentrations of andaliman fruit ethanol extract with 10% DMSO solvent and 0.2% Chlorhexidine. Statistical analysis in this study was performed using Levene Statistics and Post Hoc Dunnet T3. The ethanol extract of andaliman fruit has a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and a minimum killing concentration (MBC) against the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria. The minimum inhibitory concentration in the ethanol extract of andaliman fruit was at a concentration of 25%, while the minimum killing concentration was at a concentration of 100%.
The Effect of Ciplukan Leaves Extract (Physalis minima) Effervescent Tablets as an Denture Cleanser to the Growth Candida albicans
Authors: Soesetijo FX Ady , Kristiana Dewi , 'Aini Berliana Khusnul
Published: December 2023

Denture stomatitis is one of the problems that often occurs in denture wearers. Prevention of denture stomatitis can be done by immersing the denture in a cleaning solution. Ciplukan leaves (Physalis minima) are natural ingredients that can be used for denture cleaning because they contain antimicrobials. This study aims to determine the effect of effervescent tablets of ciplukan leaf extract (Physalis minima) as a denture cleanser in inhibiting the growth of C. albicans. Methods: This type of research is a laboratory experiment with the post-test-only control group design. The sample used is acrylic resin plate made of heat curing acrylic material The samples used were 24 pieces with a size of 10x10x1 mm which were divided into 4 treatment groups. Samples were immersed in alkaline peroxide effervescent tablets and ciplukan leaf extract effervescent tablets with concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 75% for 20 minutes. The number of C. albicans colonies was counted using a spectrophotometer and converted into the formula. The results of the One-Way ANOVA statistical test showed that the number of C. albicans in each treatment group was significantly different with a significance value of 0,00.  Ciplukan leaf extract effervescent tablets were able to inhibit the growth of C. albicans on heat cured acrylic resin plates with the most effective concentration of 75%.
Strategic vision of directions of spatial development of industrial cities in the post-war years
Authors:   “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” National university, Tkachenko К. М.
Published: December 2023

The article stated that Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine caused and continues to cause enormous damage to industrial cities, as a result of which: control over the occupied territories was lost, production facilities were physically destroyed as a result of terrorist missile attacks, houses, infrastructure objects, etc. were destroyed. The plans of Ukrainian industrial cities regarding their spatial development, modernization, improvement of the quality of life and green transformation were also destroyed. It is emphasized that Davis and Weinstein (2002) on the example of Japan, Germany, South Korea, etc. countries emphasize that with proper financing, damaged industrial cities can recover quite quickly. It has been proven that in this situation the main thing is to correctly predict the future of their spatial development, to form its strategic vision and to clearly define the priority vectors of reconstruction. It is justified that at the regional level it is necessary: to develop clear plans for the reconstruction of industrial cities on the basis of sustainable development, i.e., in addition to the targeted economic and social indicators of the recovery and spatial development of cities, such plans must contain a mandatory ecological component with an analysis of the current situation, a list of mechanisms ( plans) solving existing environmental problems and preventing their occurrence in the future; create a map of industrial cities, where the territory of each, based on an understanding of the real possibilities for the return of the population that left these territories, should be described in detail in order to make an optimal decision regarding reconstruction or further spatial development; it is extremely important to ensure the comprehensive nature of the reconstruction; create reliable information and sufficiently reliable forecasts regarding internal and external threats and opportunities; to demonstrate in advance that industrial cities are able to properly manage funds for recovery. The priority vectors of the spatial development of industrial cities on medium and long-term time horizons have been determined. It is emphasized that their introduction in the post-war years will provide a double benefit - it will form the trust of donors, ensure the reconstruction of industrial cities and the progress of their further spatial development.
Cognitive model of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry system of Ukraine
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Vinichenko O.M. , Bidnenko N.P. ,   Alfred Nobel University, “Humanitas” University, Iljuhina V.O.
Published: December 2023

Chambers of commerce and industry are an effective tool of the market economy in the modern business environment, which promotes the development of world business through the growth of trade and investment, the open market of goods and services, and the free movement of capital. The question of the effectiveness of the system of chambers of commerce and industry of Ukraine and its influence on the foreign economic activity of enterprises is very relevant in the conditions of social, economic and political crises today. The theoretical study of the system is based on the dialectical method, which is a universal method of cognition. The basis of the methodology of scientific knowledge is a systematic approach, which allows a comprehensive study of the problem of the formation and functioning of Chambers of Commerce and Industry system of Ukraine and its impact on the foreign economic activity of economic entities. In the course of the study, the model of functioning of Chambers of Commerce and Industry system of Ukraine was analyzed and the cognitive model of the specified system was proposed. During the construction of the model, two types of modeling were used: the imitative model, which allows the process of functioning the system of chambers of commerce to be described by an imitation algorithm, and graphical one, which determines cause-and-effect relationships. A proposed cognitive model, which is a model of a complex dynamic system that combines concepts, signs, situations, elements that depend on each other, are connected by cause-and-effect relationships and change over time in accordance with the goals achieved and external and internal factors influence on the activity of Chambers of Commerce and Industry system of Ukraine. The presented structure of the model is distinguished by a wide range of components and their more detailed and large-scale interrelationships. The practical value of the presented results lies in the application of the identified components and their interrelationships in order to facilitate the orientation of economic entities in the conditions of cooperation with Chambers of Commerce and Industry system of Ukraine.
Ensuring economic security of thermal power plants with accelerated decarbonization of the energy industry
Authors:   Department of Internal Affairs and Communications of the Zaporizhzhya Region, Levchenko S. A.
Published: December 2023

The article highlights the results of a detailed study of the Report of the Institute of Economics and Forecasting of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine “Economically justified approach to the introduction of the National Emission Reduction Plan in Ukraine based on the experience of reducing emissions of harmful pollutants into the air by large combustion plants in Europe” and considers the European experience of state support thermal power plants/ thermal power plants. It was emphasized that among the mechanisms that were used and continue to be used to support coal generation, the most significant in terms of funding are the transitional payment mechanism, which is currently used in Poland, Germany, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, and contracts for difference, which are still used in Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain, etc. countries It is justified that for Ukraine it is more expedient to finance reconstruction/modernization/technical re-equipment projects using the transitional payment mechanism, for which the transitional payment before payment will be calculated: for household consumers – as the product of the corresponding rate of transitional payment for final household consumers (UAH/month) and the number of household consumers connected to the network of this distribution system operator; for non-household consumers – as the product of the corresponding transitional payment rate (UAH/kWh) and the amount of electricity consumed by final non-household consumers. The inclusion in this way of a transitional payment to electricity supply tariffs (which include the cost of purchasing electricity on the market, the cost of services for its distribution and transmission, as well as the cost of the services of the electricity supplier) will not have a significant impact on their growth for both domestic and non-domestic consumers, instead, it will allow to have additional revenues, which the thermal power station/ thermal power plant will be able to direct to finance projects for their reconstruction/modernization/technical re-equipment. The introduction of transitional payment can definitely serve as only one of the alternative options for financing the implementation of projects for the modernization of thermal power plants/thermal power plants and, accordingly, ensuring their economic security, but it does not finally resolve the issue of financial support for the implementation of projects for the reconstruction/modernization/re-equipment of thermal power plants, which are provided for by the National Reduction Plan emissions from large combustion plants.
Predictors of happiness: regression modeling as a basis for determining the necessary actions and decisions
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Economics named after V. Hetman, Ligonenko Larysa , Borysov Yevhen ,   Kyiv National University of Economics named after V. Hetman, Gritsyak Lesya ,   Kyiv National University of Economics named after V. Hetman
Published: December 2023

Identifying predictors of subjective well-being (happiness)-LS is one of the tasks of economics of happiness – a new direction of interdisciplinary scientific research. This is due to the recognition of the happiness of the population as a priority of state policy in accordance with the principle of people-centeredness in the 5.0 economy. The purpose of the study was to conduct a multiple linear regression analysis (MLRA) and identify the most significant predictors, to carry out experimental model calculations for Ukraine in order to determine the vectors and priorities of state efforts. The information base of the study was a sample of data from the World Happiness Report and The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking for 2021 for 54 countries of the world. The originality of the research consists in conducting the MLRA as a whole for all sample cranes and separately for 2 subgroups of countries (“Rich countries” and “Poor countries”), separated by the criterion of objective well-being – the average GDP per capita (40 thousand dollars)). Statistically significant regression models with a high value of the correlation and determination coefficient were obtained, which link the dependent variable LS and its predictors. It is statistically confirmed that the predictors of happiness are: SS – social support, HLE – healthy life expectancy, FLS – freedom to make life choices, GDP – GDP per capita; for the subgroup “Affluent countries” – SS – social support, DI – female/male income ratio, InfrHealth – health care infrastructure, G – generosity (listed in descending order of influence). The quality of the built model for the subgroup “Poor countries” is recognized as low, it is recommended to use the general model. Experimental calculations of the predictive value of the dependent variable LS for Ukraine were carried out when individual predictors were changed. The obtained results should be the basis for the development of a state program for increasing the happiness of Ukrainians in the course of the post-war revival of Ukraine.
Statistical estimation of regional disproportions in bank lending in Ukraine
Authors:   Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University, Nepran A.V. , Litvinov A.I. ,   State Biotechnological University
Published: December 2023

The article examines the processes of regional differentiation in bank lending. The creation of a special fund with mandatory involvement of bank representatives in management has been justified for the first time. The purpose of creating such a fund is to create more favorable conditions for lending in the regions. Based on statistical analysis, the conclusion is drawn that the type of regional development of bank lending in Ukraine, according to the studied parameters, can be unequivocally characterized as asymmetric. The main problem of interregional disparities in lending in Ukraine is the large volume of lending in Kyiv and several other industrial centers, coupled with the slow development of the provinces. Regional asymmetry in banking lending poses a serious threat and a critical challenge that Ukraine is already facing. Disparities in banking lending create several problems for the country, including a slowdown in national economic growth rates due to the need to allocate funds to reduce regional asymmetry, rather than stimulating development; the withdrawal and redistribution of financial resources; the emergence of depressed areas; an increase in social tension in the country; the intensification of disintegration processes, and so on. The study found that significant amounts of credit resources in Kyiv are used for trading and intermediation activities (trade financing, real estate transactions). However, the intensification of interregional differentiation in banking lending does not promote the transition of the economy to an innovative type of development. To overcome negative trends, it is necessary to ensure an inflow of credit resources to regions with a weakened resource base, which will contribute to accelerating their socio-economic development. To activate banking lending in other regions, it is proposed to create a special fund, which will provide economic incentives for lending activation. This will contribute to the redistribution of credit resources in other regions, which will help reduce asymmetry in regional development.
Increasing the Efficiency of State Regulation of Innovative Activities at the Regional Level
Authors:   O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Pakulina Alevtyna , Blahoi Vitalii ,   O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
Published: December 2023

The article examines the issues of state regulation of innovative activities at the regional level and proposes measures to increase the efficiency of regulation. The research analyzes the current state of innovative activities in regions and identifies factors hindering its development, including weak regulatory framework, insufficient support from regional authorities, and limited public-private partnership. To address these challenges, the authors propose a set of recommendations that include improving the legislative base to ensure more favorable policies, strengthening the role of regional authorities in stimulating innovation, and developing mechanisms for public-private partnerships. They also emphasize the importance of promoting an innovative culture and education and creating favorable conditions for small and medium-sized businesses. The proposed measures aim to promote the integration of innovative processes into the economic and social life of regions, which will contribute to the sustainable development of the country as a whole. The article concludes that the success of these recommendations depends on the active participation of all stakeholders, including the government, businesses, scientific community, and civil society. Working together, they can create an ecosystem that fosters innovation and supports its development in regions.
PHYTODESIGN IN THE INTERIOR OF PUBLIC CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES
Authors: Petrovska Yu. , Zubanova V.
Published: December 2023

The article highlights the topic of the use of phytodesign methods in the interior of public catering establishments, analyzes the modern world experience in the interior design, as well as the development of phytodesign in our country, identifies its common and distinctive features, and characterizes advantages and disadvantages of the vertical gardening in the interior design of restaurants. Functions of phytodesign in the interior of public catering establishments are identified and the specifics of selection of plants for the vertical gardening in this type of the interior are outlined.

Design of the restaurant interior is one of the most important aspects of the catering industry that greatly impacts the success of an establishment. Restaurant owners should make sure that their customers feel comfortable and want to come back to their establishments. This desire depends on many factors, such as tasty cuisine, friendly staff, ingenious and cozy interior, special atmosphere, and a unique company style.

The professional use of the greenery in the restaurant interior design encompasses implementation of the author’s concept in the interior decoration with the careful selection of plants based on the planned idea. It is important to ensure the proper and timely care of the greenery and its high-quality maintenance. Phytowalls or vertical gardening are gaining more and more popularity nowadays, since such vertical garden looks very stylish and effective. The use of the greenery is a complex tool and design method that allows to solve a number of tasks in various types of interiors.

Public catering is one of the most dynamically developing branches of the economy. In the process of planning and design of the interior, the main focus should be placed on leveraging of the latest achievements of science, technology and equipping with the progressive devices. Having analyzed the analogues of restaurant interior design with the use of phytodesign tools, we should note that domestic analogues of interiors do not fully use the entire range of greenery constructions in public catering establishments.

The use of such elements is currently gaining popularity. Moreover, most of the mentioned establishments use the container gardening, while vertical constructions are formed only as an addition. Foreign analogues are an excellent example of well-selected greening practices. Design studios are resorting to more complex greenery methods, such as living plant walls and the use of ampelous hanging plants in ceiling constructions. An increased use of phytodesign tools in the interior of public catering establishments will allow them to gain priority and be more competitive as compared to establishments with a different design concept. Keywords: interior design, phytodesign, vertical gardening, container gardening, living walls, plants, public catering establishments
EXPERIMENTAL JUSTIFICATION OF THE SOIL BASE MODEL FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE COMBINED RAFT-PILE FOUNDATION
Authors: Samorodov O. , Dytiuk O.
Published: December 2023

A new design of a combined raft-pile foundation, which is devoid of the shortcomings of similar existing design solutions and installation methods are proposed. This technical solution has been implemented at one of the construction sites in Kharkiv (Ukraine). The proposed design makes it possible to efficiently use the load-bearing capacity of the soil base by involving the raft part in the response to the loading in a controlled manner with transfer of up to 50% of the total load to this without going beyond the allowable strains of the soil base. The remaining 50% of the load are taken up by piles. The article considers the improved soil base model of the combined raft-pile foundation to consider the nonlinear behavior of the elements “before” and “after” the connection between the raft and the piles (structural nonlinearity) to calculate the stress-strain state using the finite element method in present-day calculation software. Using the improved model makes it possible to qualitatively simulate the behavior of the CRPF with the structural nonlinearity in the behavior of its elements. As a result, we obtain reliable results on the stress-strain state of the base-foundation-structure system. The article presents the modeling and numerical calculation of the "soil base - combined raft-pile foundation - structure" system of a real building object by program SOFISTIK using the proposed soil base model and the method of determining its parameters. The comparison and analysis of the results of the numerical calculation and the field experiment of the settlement of the raft part and the initial settlements of the piles of the foundation confirmed the adequacy of the application of the improved soil base model in the form of a combination of two known models: a limited distribution capacity and a Fuss-Winkler and method of determining it parameters on the basis of preliminary pile test. The analysis of the stress-strain state of the combined raft-pile foundation at different stages of the interaction with the proposed soil base model helps to confirm the physical significance of this structural nonlinearity of the behavior of the foundation elements. Keywords: Soil Base, Combined Raft-Pile Foundation, Model, Modeling, Field Investigation
WEB DESIGN AND WEB PROGRAMMING IN THE MODERN INTERNET WORLD
Authors: Fedorchuk A. , Usata O. , Nakonechna O.
Published: December 2023

Modern web content development capabilities are undergoing characteristic changes due to the improvement of web technologies in programming. The origin of web technologies began in the early 80s of the last century when the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) made a significant contribution to the development of Internet capabilities. The web evolution, characterised by scientific and technological progress in information technology, has opened up new opportunities for the development of web programming, which has led to the emergence of programming languages, frameworks, cascading style sheets, and hypertext markup languages. This research aims to study and analyse the key aspects of web programming and web design with a combination of modern features of the Internet environment. To analyse web design, the article considers the possibilities of using the Bootstrap framework, which combines and contains the HTML5 hypertext markup language, CSS3 cascading style sheets, and the JavaScript programming language. Having analysed two web development technologies—front-end and back-end—we can conclude that the presentation level (front-end development) corresponds to the client side, with which the client can interact and where dynamic elements can be added to an HTML page using JavaScript with the visual definition of a web page using CSS. In the case of back-end development, the application layer corresponds to the server side, with which the client cannot interact, as the shell is hidden. Using the modern capabilities of the programming language, its code, and a set of auxiliary tools in website development, the paper presents a development algorithm where each stage contains separate processes and operations during website development, which makes it impossible for them to exist independently. Thus, tools for designing and laying out websites using modern technologies can greatly simplify the development process, which can create higher-quality web content.
Keywords: Web, web environment, web technologies, front-end, framework, Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML5, CCS3, JavaScript.
DIGITALISATION AS A FACTOR OF SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE STATE
Authors: Chahovets L. , Chahovets V.
Published: December 2023

The modern Ukrainian economy is in a dire situation. It cannot function normally when active hostilities are taking place in the country. Therefore, the problem of determining the factors of the socioeconomic development of the state and its economic security now comes to the fore. Among them, the digitalisation of the country plays an important role. Considering the relevance of the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, which suffered a decline due to the war, it is considered appropriate to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the digitisation state of the country by modern methods. The paper is devoted to the problem of interdependence estimation of the digitisation and socioeconomic development indices of the country. The article aims to improve the complex of mathematical models for assessment and analysis of the digitisation state of the country, which will be supplemented with a model of interdependence indicators of digitisation and socioeconomic development of the state. Implementing the model will allow for determining digitalisation development directions, estimating the socioeconomic development level of the state, as well as ensuring its economic security. In the process of research, the following tasks were set to be solved: to select and form a base of indicators necessary for modelling; to develop a model; to investigate the canonical correlation between socioeconomic and digital development indicators by the canonical analysis methods; to investigate the dispersion of canonical variables observations and to find out the most significant areas of digitalisation improvement. As a result of the study, the highest correlation was evaluated between the network readiness index and the socioeconomic progress index (coefficient 0.98). The socioeconomic progress index is also related to the e-government development index (0.92) and the information and communication technology development index (0.90). Thus, the analysis performed in the paper of the correlation between the sets of digitalisation and the socioeconomic development indexes allows us to conclude the presence of a high level of their significant influence and the importance of forming a system of measures to ensure the proper level of the digital development of the country in these directions.
Keywords: modelling, methods, canonical analysis, digitalisation, socioeconomic development, economic security of the state.
APPLICATION OF FUZZY LOGIC IN THE CONTROL SYSTEM OF ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Authors: Yesaulov S. , Khvorost M. , Babicheva О. , Naidonov M.
Published: December 2023

The article considers the option of solving the problem of automatic selection of settings of proportional-integral-differential (PID) regulators to control the thermal process with chaotically changing dynamic properties. Based on analytical and experimental data, it illustrates the influence of various factors on changes in the dynamic properties of electromechanical equipment (EME) when heated during operation. The work of classical and fuzzy PID controllers was investigated using simulation models in Matlab and Simulink environments. The article illustrates the expediency of changing the configuration charts of the PID regulator when controlling the process, which can be carried out with the help of a phasing unit that implements variants of the rules for controlling the signals of the charts. The Control System ToolboxTM application was used to determine the application rules for adjusting electrical values. The attractive nature of the changes in the transition processes reflects the graphical and tabular data. Transient processes in a nonlinear control algorithm (NCA) are characterised by improved parametric characteristics. To increase the accuracy of the chart settings, it is advisable to use data from actual thermal events that determine perturbing variables. Realisation of the above-mentioned intelligent device for automatic setting of the real-time regulator, providing the formation of a more accurate output of the control signal, determines the advantages of the proposed engineering solution and the feasibility of its use at similar technological facilities. In the article, the practical implementation of fuzzy logic with the help of the Arduino family microcontroller is recommended. In addition, the stand-alone NCA unit can be used with an additional actuator for smoother thermal control during the operation of EM components, while maintaining the same basic automation system with a classic PID controller.
Keywords: electromechanics, automation, controller, microcontroller, modelling, electronic model, fuzzy logic, algorithm, controller settings.
STUDY OF MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS AND ALGORITHMS FOR RECOGNITION AND DIGITALISATION OF SALES RECEIPTS
Authors: Kandyba V. , Kushnir O. , Bredikhin V. , Khoroshylova I.
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the issue of processing images of sales receipts for subsequent text information extraction using OCR methods. This application is helpful for maintaining a family budget or for conducting accounting in small companies. The main problem with recognising receipts is the low quality of ink and printing paper, which is why it wrinkles and tears easily, and printed letters quickly fade. The study is based on a series of algorithms based on stepwise methods and integrated image transformation methods that can significantly improve the resulting character recognition. The step-by-step methods localise the text, carry out classification, segmentation, and text recognition, and remove the background part at each algorithm stage. Since they do not depend on the size of the dictionary, they can be used to recognise text from images regardless of its size. To solve the problem, we proposed a unique algorithm for image normalisation, which includes finding a receipt in the image, processing the resulting image area, removing shooting defects and media defects, and using a neural network to process and restore characters. We used the EAST (Efficient and Accurate Scene Text Detector) algorithm implemented using a convolutional neural network (CNN) for the text-finding process. Based on a comparison of the performance of the models in terms of their size and H-mean value, we selected the ddrnet23-slim neural network for the test images. The developed application can significantly increase the accuracy of text information recognition and, simultaneously, is small in size. The developed system recognises characters with reasonably high accuracy and shows the accuracy of the recognition result at a level of 97% and higher. The proposed system can be used: to detect and recognise characters by automatically scanning and updating invoice fields in the database; to extract text from an image and automatically convert it to digital format and update it in the database; as a tool for detecting, recognising, and understanding texts.
Keywords: dataset, neural network, digital technologies, binarisation, sales receipt, classification, OCR.
Chronotype, Eating Habits, and Body Mass Index in First-Year Undergraduate Medical Program Students
Authors: Changestu Daniel Alexander , Hermawati Ery , Tejoyuwono Agustina Arundina Triharja
Published: December 2023

This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the correlation between chronotype and body mass index (BMI) in medical students, mediated by energy intake, and to explore eating habits. There were 46 participants who completed Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire and Chrononutrition-Profile Questionnaire in the Indonesia version and a 3 days of 24-hour food record. Participants’ weight and height were measured by microtoise and digital body weight scale. Additionally, univariate and correlation analyses were conducted to identify the correlation of the variables. The study found no significant difference in the correlation between chronotype preference and BMI, chronotype preference and energy intake, and BMI and energy intake. Medical students had a habit of eating breakfast, even skipping breakfast, having dinner later, consuming the highest energy at lunchtime, and consuming high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods at night. The study revealed no significant correlation between chronotype, eating habits, and BMI. However, the eveningness medical students have bad eating habits.
Islamic Social Finance in Addressing Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth: Using Structural Equation Modeling
Authors: Muhammad Tijjani , Al-shaghdari Fahd , Ibrahim Shariff Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Islamic social finance is one of the sources of fund in the Islamic economic system. It refers to voluntary philanthropic activities that have a unique presence in Islam. Islamic law is the first to define and regulate Zakat and Waqfs as civil society institutions. Currently, microcredit and microfinance programs are unsuccessful in reducing poverty and income inequality in Northern Nigeria. Islamic social finance institutions are promoting programs such as offering free education, scholarships, free medical care, and orphanage activities around the globe. However, in Nigeria, such Islamic social finance is currently growing slowly. This paper investigates people's perception of reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic development in Northern Nigeria. The study employed random sampling using Structural Equation Modeling for the analysis. Findings indicate the relationship between Waqf and sustainable economic development and Zakat and sustainable economic development as a direct effect. The findings indicated that Waqf and Zakat significantly reduce poverty, and Poverty reduction promotes and enhances sustainable economic development in Northern Nigeria. The study further suggests and recommends that the Northern states, where the majority of the citizen are Muslim, deserve serious consideration for developing Zakat and Waqf institutions in the region to assist in reducing the vulnerable group in society.
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Encapsulating Naturally Derived Boschniakine Mitigates Induced Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Ekozin Adriel , Senrubolo Michele , Pam Christopher , Bamiji Ishola
Published: December 2023

Boschniakine, a bioalkaloid isolated from the Tecoma stans plant, has been reported to be traditionally utilized for the management of diabetes in model systems through multiple biochemical mechanisms. Studies on Boschniakine are sparse, also, taking into consideration that poor absorption, a rapid metabolic rate, and rapid systemic elimination could limit bioalkaloids’ pharmacological efficacy. To recognize such limitations, we propose the use of highly bioavailable Boschniakine-Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (Bos-SLNPs). This study examined the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-diabetic effects of Bos-SLNP. Bos-SLNP (25 and 50 mg/kg) was evaluated for 30 days for its antidiabetic activity in streptozotocin-induced Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic rats. In addition, the RT-PCR technique was used to determine messenger-RNA expression of Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha in renal tissue. haematoxylin and eosin staining and Western blotting were used to find differences in the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase/Nuclear Factor-κB signaling pathway and how its proteins were expressed. Bos-SLNPs treatment resulted in an increase in the expression of nuclear factors erythroid 2-related factor 2 and heme oxygenase-1 and a decrease in the expression of Nuclear factor-B. This was because Bos-SLNPs have a protective mechanism, which comes from their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Bos-SLNPs exhibited a protective effect against diabetic nephropathy in rats induced with streptozocin, possibly via the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor pathway 2 / heme oxygenase 1/ nuclear factor B.