bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Moisture and Number of Contact Points on the Process of Friction in Plant Granular Materials
Authors: Kopeć-Jarosz Aneta , Wójcik Artur
Published: January 2021

Friction occurs in the processes of transport and storage of granular plant materials used in the energy (RES—Renewable Energy Sources) and food sectors. This paper presents the results of a study on the impact of the moisture content of the material and the number of its contact points with a smooth surface (a steel sheet) on the process of friction in grains of wheat and buckwheat. The friction process was studied for four different levels of moisture (9.5%, 13.5%, 17.5% and 21.5%) and three different average numbers of contact points. To measure the force of friction, an universal testing machine with appropriate instrumentation was used. To determine the number of contact points, computer imaging analysis was conducted. An increase in static and kinetic friction was observed along with the increase in moisture level and the increase in the number of contact points. Correlation and regression analysis was performed for the data obtained.
Sequential Abatement of FeII and CrVI Water Pollution by Use of Walnut Shell-Based Adsorbents
Authors: Gheju Marius , Balcu Ionel
Published: January 2021

In this study walnut shells, an inexpensive and readily available waste, were used as carbonaceous precursor for preparation of an innovative adsorbent (walnut-shell powder (WSP)) which was successfully tested for the removal of FeII from synthetic acid mine drainage (AMD). Then, the exhausted iron-contaminated adsorbent (WSP-FeII) was recovered and treated with sodium borohydride for the reduction of adsorbed FeII to Fe0. The resulting material (WSP-Fe0) was subsequently tested for the removal of CrVI from aqueous solutions. Treatability batch experiments were employed for both FeII and CrVI-contaminated solutions, and the influence of some important experimental parameters was studied. In addition, the experimental data was interpreted by applying three kinetic models and the mechanism of heavy metal removal was discussed. The overall data presented in this study indicated that fresh WSP and WSP-Fe0 can be considered as promising materials for the removal of FeII and CrVI, respectively. Furthermore, the present work clearly showed that water treatment residuals may be converted in upgraded materials, which can be successfully applied in subsequent water treatment processes. This is an example of sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution that may reduce the adverse effects associated with wastes and delay expensive disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration.
Improved Hybrid Heuristic Algorithm Inspired by Tissue-Like Membrane System to Solve Job Shop Scheduling Problem
Authors: Tian Xiang , Liu Xiyu
Published: January 2021

In real industrial engineering, job shop scheduling problem (JSSP) is considered to be one of the most difficult and tricky non-deterministic polynomial-time (NP)-hard problems. This study proposes a new hybrid heuristic algorithm for solving JSSP inspired by the tissue-like membrane system. The framework of the proposed algorithm incorporates improved genetic algorithms (GA), modified rumor particle swarm optimization (PSO), and fine-grained local search methods (LSM). To effectively alleviate the premature convergence of GA, the improved GA uses adaptive crossover and mutation probabilities. Taking into account the improvement of the diversity of the population, the rumor PSO is discretized to interactively optimize the population. In addition, a local search operator incorporating critical path recognition is designed to enhance the local search ability of the population. Experiment with 24 benchmark instances show that the proposed algorithm outperforms other latest comparative algorithms, and hybrid optimization strategies that complement each other in performance can better break through the original limitations of the single meta-heuristic method.
On Electromobility Development and the Calculation of the Infrastructural Country Electromobility Coefficient
Authors: Feckova Skrabulakova Erika , Ivanova Monika , Rosova Andrea , Gresova Elena , Sofranko Marian , Ferencz Vojtech
Published: January 2021

The question of electromobility is greatly discussed theme of the present especially in connection with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In order to fulfill decarbonization targets, incentives of many countries lead to the support of electromobility. In this paper we ask to which extend are Visegrád Group countries prepared for the widespread utilization of electric cars and define a new coefficient K called the infrastructural country electromobility coefficient. Its computing is covered by appropriate analysis and calculations done previously. Several indices that keep particular information about the state of preparation for electromobility are defined and debated here, as well. Their product forms the coefficient K. Obtained results include outcomes and discussion regarding the level of infrastructural electromobility preparedness for the chosen states, among which we extra focus on the position of Slovakia compared to the European Union average and European electromobility leaders. Based on the data obtained, we found out that the stage of preparation of Slovakia for electromobility among Visegrad Group countries is rather good, although it is far behind the European Union leaders. We realized that there was a rapid growth of electromobility infrastructure in Slovak Republic in the last five years as its infrastructural country electromobility coefficient grew 334 times.
Raising Awareness on Solid Waste Management through Formal Education for Sustainability: A Developing Countries Evidence Review
Authors: Debrah Justice Kofi , Vidal Diogo Guedes , Dinis Maria Alzira Pimenta
Published: January 2021

Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a multifaceted problem comprising political, socioeconomic, institutional, and environmental aspects. Due to exponential urban growth, it has become one of the most significant issues faced by urban spaces in developing countries. The gap in environmental knowledge among the youth and the old within developing countries contribute to ecological issues or waste management problems, resulting in unsustainable development, with important consequences in low-income countries. For that matter, a systematic review was conducted aiming to identify and analyse environmental knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practice studies on SWM from 2010 to 2019 in developing countries. The evidence suggests that students at both secondary and tertiary levels have positive environmental attitudes, and high awareness of environmental issues, but there is a lack of practical education of teachers to guide students to put SWM into practice. Student’s low environmental knowledge is related to a deficiency in teachers’ practical experience in SWM for environmental sustainability. A relationship between teachers’ and students’ knowledge and attitudes towards SWM, as well as differences in awareness, attitude, and practices of SWM linked with education and age, were also found. This review also revealed that the lack of environmental education in most developing countries is caused by fragilities in practical environmental curricula of teachers to respond to modern-day environmental issues for sustainable development and cleaner production (CP). To bridge the knowledge gap between the youth and older people in SWM, environmental sustainability education should be integrated into schools at all levels within developing countries.
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Reports in 2020
Authors:   Reports Editorial Office
Published: January 2021

Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Reports maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Resources in 2020
Authors:   Resources Editorial Office
Published: January 2021

Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Resources maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]
Estimating Demand for a New Travel Mode in Boise, Idaho
Authors: Khanal Mandar
Published: January 2021

The 20,000-student Boise State University campus is located about 3 km from the center of the city of Boise. There is a significant amount of travel between the campus and the city center as students and staff travel to the city to visit restaurants, shops, and entertainment centers. Currently, people make this trip by car, shuttle bus, bike, or walking modes. Cars and shuttle buses, which share the same road network, constitute about 76% of the total trips. As road congestion is expected to grow in the future, it is prudent to look for other modes that can fulfill the travel demand. One potential mode is an aerial tramway. However, an aerial tramway is not a common mode of urban travel in the US. This research describes how the stated preference method was used to estimate demand for a mode that does not currently exist. An online stated preference survey was sent out to 8681 students, faculty, and staff and 1821 valid responses were received. Only about 35% of the respondents expressed their willingness to choose an aerial tramway for various combinations of cost and convenience of the new mode. Respondents were also found to favor convenience over cost for the new mode.
Indoor Camping in Fortified Heritage Buildings: A New Way of Sustainable Tourism Valorization
Authors: Kontošić Pamić Roberta , Slivar Iva , Floričić Tamara
Published: January 2021

Indoor camping is an innovative, sustainable model of accommodation, the least intrusive one in solid facilities. Its temporary tourism function demands almost no additional construction work, meaning no permanent modification of space is needed for tourism purposes. Fortifications and defence buildings are recognised as valuable cultural attractions and present an anthropogenic resource with potential for touristic valorisation, both as sightseeing facilities as well as accommodation facilities. This paper explores the connection between the requirements of heritage protection of fortifications and the requirements of the application of indoor camping in these fortifications. The purpose of this paper is to help conserve fortifications by providing funding for their maintenance with the application of this innovative accommodation model respecting the principles of sustainability and health and safety standards in post-Covid tourism. The goal is to provide a general framework that could reconcile tourism businesses on one side and conservators on the other. The main scientific contribution is summarised in the framework of adequate implementation of indoor camping in fortified buildings according to conservators’ requirements. The interview technique was used to assess this. The authors found that indoor camping can be a suitable accommodation model in fortified buildings. The key limitation of the model is based on the fact that an individual approach is necessary for every heritage building, as well as fortification, since they are unique. Therefore, each application of an indoor camping model should receive a proper conservators’ permit before the entrepreneurship venture. Furthermore, the opinions of key stakeholders were also investigated.
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Technologies in 2020
Authors:   Technologies Editorial Office
Published: January 2021

Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Technologies maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease in 2020
Authors:   Tropical Medicine Infectious Disease Editorial Office
Published: January 2021

Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]
Cell Culture-Derived Tilapia Lake Virus-Inactivated Vaccine Containing Montanide Adjuvant Provides High Protection against Viral Challenge for Tilapia
Authors: Zeng Weiwei , Wang Yingying , Hu Huzi , Wang Qing , Bergmann Sven M. , Wang Yahui , Li Bo , Lv Yuefeng , Li Hua , Yin Jiyuan , Li Yingying
Published: January 2021

Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is a newly emerging pathogen responsible for high mortality and economic losses in the global tilapia industry. Currently, no antiviral therapy or vaccines are available for the control of this disease. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the immunological effects and protective efficacy of formaldehyde- and β-propiolactone-inactivated vaccines against TiLV in the presence and absence of the Montanide IMS 1312 VG adjuvant in tilapia. We found that β-propiolactone inactivation of viral particles generated a vaccine with a higher protection efficacy against virus challenge than did formaldehyde. The relative percent survivals of vaccinated fish at doses of 108, 107, and 106 50% tissue culture infectious dose (TCID50)/mL were 42.9%, 28.5%, and 14.3% in the absence of the adjuvant and 85.7%, 64.3%, and 32.1% in its presence, respectively. The vaccine generated specific IgM and neutralizing antibodies against TiLV at 3 weeks following immunization that were significantly increased after a second booster immunization. The steady state mRNA levels of the genes tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interferon γ (IFN-γ), cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4), major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-Ia, and MHC-II were all increased and indicated successful immune stimulation against TiLV. The vaccine also significantly lowered the viral loads and resulted in significant increases in survival, indicating that the vaccine may also inhibit viral proliferation as well as stimulate a protective antibody response. The β-propiolactone-inactivated TiLV vaccine coupled with the adjuvant Montanide IMS 1312 VG and booster immunizations can provide a high level of protection from virus challenge in tilapia.
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Water in 2020
Authors:   Water Editorial Office
Published: January 2021

Peer review is the driving force of journal development, and reviewers are gatekeepers who ensure that Water maintains its standards for the high quality of its published papers [...]
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN PENGGUNA LULUSAN TERHADAP LULUSAN PENDIDIKAN VOKASI (STUDI KASUS LULUSAN POLITEKNIK LP3I MEDAN)
Authors: Hanum Zubaidah
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to know the level of satisfaction of companies that occupied Polytechnic LP3I Medan graduates. The sample of this study is purposive sampling. There were 22 relations companies Polytechnic LP3I Medan that occupy its graduates. The method in this study is Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). It is a method with identification of services quality level in a service industry which has 5 dimensions, such as Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy. By analyzing the gap occurred because of the imbalance between priority level and graduates-user perception with services quality they got. Based on the study, it could be formulated that the company that occupy Polytechnic LP3I Medan graduates felt satisfied, even it hasn’t been as what they intend

Keywords: Vocational education, services quality, Important Performance Analysis

 

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan perusahaan pengguna lulusan politeknik LP3I Medan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah pusposive sampling berjumlah 22 Perusahaan yang merupakan relasi Politeknik LP3I Medan yang terus menggunakan lulusan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) yaitu metode yang mengidentifikasi level kualitas pelayanan suatu industri jasa yang terdiri dari lima dimensi kualitas pelayanan yaitu Tangibles (bentuk fisik), Reability (dapat diandalkan), Responsiveness (daya tanggap), Assurance (Jaminan), Empaty (Empati) dengan menganalisis kesenjangan yang terjadi akibat ketidak sesuaian antara tingkat kepentingan dan persepsi pengguna lulusan terhadap kualitas layanan yang didapatkannya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengguna lulusan Politeknik LP3I Medan adalah Puas namun belum sesuai dengan yang diharapkan perusahaan.

Kata kunci: Pendidikan vokasi, kualitas layanan, Important Perfomance Analysis
DYNAMIC MODEL OF THE DRIVE MACHINES FOREST COMPLEX
Authors: Yudin Roman , Puzakov Rostislav
Published: January 2021

The movement of the working body from the corresponding drive is described by a kinematic mathematical model that is adequate to the case of the absence of dynamic factors. This model should be adjusted and take into account the load dynamics. For the case of a mechanical drive of the working body, it is quite sufficient to determine the dependence of the process dynamics coefficient on a known combination of active factors. The working body is driven by a hydraulic drive, then when building a dynamic model of the object, it is necessary to take into account the hydrodynamics of the drive.
Proposal for the Universalization of Humanized Care in Health Centers: Oncological Individuals
Authors:   FACERES - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Raduan Meinberg Maria Luiza , Saad Murad Ana Cristyna ,   FACERES - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Anbar Isabela Daher ,   FACERES - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Daher Anbar João Pedro ,   FACERES - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Ignácio dos Santos Thiago Melo ,   União Das Faculdades Dos Grandes Lagos (UNILAGO)- Medical School, Sao Jose do Rio Preto São Paulo, Brazil., Zotarelli-Filho Idiberto José ,   Professor, Associacao Brasileira de Nutrologia (ABRAN)/Brazilian Association of Nutrology, Catanduva/SP, Rua Belo Horizonte, 909 - Centro, Catanduva SP, Brazil.
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Cancer is the main public health problem in the world and is already among the top four causes of death before the age of 70 in most countries. In this context, the interest in quality in the care of cancer services is evident. Because of this, several techniques and methods for this measurement are beginning to emerge, but so far there is no valid and reliable methodological strategy of consensus among researchers, except for the HUMAS and QUALISUS (Brazil) scale. Objective: To present the main strategies and criteria to propose a standard model for the validation of humanized care of oncological individuals from Brazil to the world, based on HUMAS international and QUALISUS in Brazil. Methods: The present study followed a review model of the main national and international public health legislation from Brazil (QUALISUS), WHO (World Health Organization), Health Professional Humanization Scale (HUMAS), and scientific articles. Results: Due to the automation of care, the concept of humanization of care has been increasingly discussed in the scientific literature. Respect for the patient's dignity, uniqueness, individuality, and humanity, as well as adequate working conditions and sufficient human and material resources, are the key elements of the humanization of care that were highlighted in this study's proposal. The factors that can contribute the most to the humanization process are the affection in the service, the friendliness and the smile, and the ones that can make it more difficult are the bad mood, the noise, and the punctual non-attendance. Conclusion: This study presented the main strategies and criteria to propose a standard model for the validation of humanized care of oncological individuals from Brazil to the world, strongly pointing out that hospital humanization must be experienced and felt by all who work in the hospital and need to reflect on the care offered to clients and their families.
Scrutinizing the sticky floor/glass ceiling phenomena in the informal labour market in Cameroon: An unconditional quantile regression analysis
Authors: Wirba Ebenezer Lemven , Akem Fiennasah Annif' , Baye Francis Menjo
Published: January 2021

Cameroon’s informal labour market largely harbours female workers, engaged mainly in low-productivity and low-paying jobs. We investigate the sticky floor and glass ceiling phenomena in the informal labour market as a whole and across its segments. We use the 2010 Cameroon labour market survey, employing the recentred influence function and blending the Oaxaca-Ransom and Neuman-Oaxaca decomposition methods. The resulting framework enables us to account for selectivity bias at the mean, resolve the index number problem of the standard decomposition, and examine earnings differentials across the unconditional earnings distribution. We find compelling evidence of a sticky floor phenomenon in the informal labour market manifested essentially among wage earners. Returns to experience mitigate the gender earnings gap at the mean, and 10th and 50th percentiles of the unconditional earnings distribution. Female workers have an unambiguous human-capital-based advantage over their male counterparts at the mean, lower tail, and median of the distribution.
Does aid support democracy? A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Gisselquist Rachel M. , Niño-Zarazúa Miguel , Samarin Melissa
Published: January 2021

This study draws on a rigorous systematic review—to our knowledge the first in this area—to take stock of the literature on aid and democracy. It asks: Does aid—especially democracy aid—have positive impact on democracy? How? What factors most influence its impact? In so doing, it considers studies that explicitly focus on ‘democracy aid’ as an aggregate category, its subcomponents (e.g. aid to elections), and ‘developmental aid’. Overall, the evidence suggests that i) democracy aid generally supports rather than hinders democracy building around the world; ii) aid modalities influence the effectiveness of democracy aid; and iii) democracy aid is more associated with positive impact on democracy than developmental aid, probably because it targets key institutions and agents of democratic change. The review presents a new analytical framework for considering the evidence, bringing together core theories of democratization with work on foreign aid effectiveness. Overall, the evidence is most consistent with institutional and agent-based theories of exogenous democratization, and least consistent with expectations drawn from structural theories that would imply stronger positive impact for developmental aid on democratization.
A Rural Educator Responds to the Assault on the Capitol
Authors: Longhurst Jesse
Published: January 2021

Editors’ Note: On January 6, 2021 many of us watched as rioters, some of them armed, climbed over walls, broke windows, and burst through barriers to enter the U.S. Capitol to disrupt the review and counting of electoral votes leading to the certification of the 2020 presidential election. For over three hours, the Capitol building was occupied while Members of Congress and capitol staff took shelter. Social media and news outlets showed images of rioters in congressional offices, armed police defending the door to the Senate floor, and participants, some in clothes celebrating the Holocaust or waiving the Confederate flag, in some of our nation’s most sacred spaces. In response to these events, rural educator Jesse Longhurst created a social media post encouraging educators to promote civil discourse and trust in democratic institutions. Her statement is republished here.
Addressing Teacher Shortages in Rural America: What Factors Help New Teachers Apply to Teach in Rural Settings?
Authors: Oyen Kari , Amy Schweinle
Published: January 2021

Teacher shortages in rural areas has become a public crisis. This shortage of key personnel requires stakeholders (higher education, state departments, local school districts) to examine factors that help teacher education students choose to apply to rural settings. The current study examines new teacher candidates’ background, preparation for teaching, and perceptions of protective factors on their decisions to work in rural areas. Data from teacher education students in their residencies from 14 institutions were analyzed. Results suggest that student background, including race, level of education, parent education, and high school location are important. White students, those pursuing undergraduate degrees, those from rural high schools, and students who feel more confident in teaching 21st-century critical thinking skills (e.g., using a variety of perspectives, engaging in self-assessment, teaching critical thinking) are also more likely to consider teaching in rural areas. Results are discussed as they relate to recruitment in rural areas.
Comparative evaluation of methods for freezing meatraw materials with a different nature of autolysis
Authors: Litvinova E. V. , Artamonova M. P. , Bukhteeva J. M.
Published: January 2021

Learning  of  quality  indicators  of  meat  in  the  process  cryogenic  freezing  method  with different  nature  of  autolysis  has  a  special  relevant  meaning  in  the  context  of  increasing interest  in  ensure  effective  health  saving  of  nation  and  promotion  of  the  theory  of resourse saving industries as part of accordance and introduction of the best technologies. Realization  of  comparative  assessment  of  changes  in  meat  quality  indicators  of  NOR  and DFD beef and pork depending on various freezing ways was the goal of original research. As part of the work we have been using TR CU 021/2011, TR CU 034/2013, Guidelines 4.2.2747-10  and  State  Standard. As  a  result  of  research  we  have  found  nature  of  the  change  in  the properties  of  meat  depending  on  freezing  ways  (aerial,  cryogenic,  acoustic)  and  autolysis (DFD beef, DFD pork, NOR beef, pork NOR). During storage of freezing meat within 6 months moisture doesn’t freeze from sarcoplasm of muscle fibers, which moves into interfiber space. We established that frozen meat by cryogenic method has smallest changes and also with using of the acoustic influence. In any modes of freezing both DFD beef and pork showed the  greatest  stability  of  indicators.  Results  of  the  research  open  additional  technological properties of meat with different nature of autolysis, what plays important practical role for meat processing industries.
Energy-Delay Tradeoff for Virtual Machine Placement in Virtualized Multi-Access Edge Computing: A Two-Sided Matching Approach
Authors: Zhang Long , Zhuge Shanshan , Wang Yao , Xu Haitao , Sun Enchang
Published: January 2021

By
decoupling network functions from the underlying physical machines (PMs) at the
edge of the networks, the virtualized multi-access edge computing (MEC) enables
deployment of new network services and elastic network scaling to reduce
maintenance costs in a more flexible, scalable and cost-effective manner. Although there are appealing performance gains to be achieved, the
placement of virtual machines (VMs) on top of the sharing PMs to support
computation-intensive applications for the smart mobile devices becomes a major
challenge, especially for an increasing network scale.
In this paper, we attempt to deal with the VM
placement problem in virtualized MEC system, which is targeted for finding a
performance balance between energy consumption and computing/offloading delay.
To capture such a tradeoff for VM placement, we formulate a weighted sum based
cost minimization problem as a pure 0-1 integer linear programming problem,
which is NP-complete and very complex to solve with lower complexity. Based on the one-to-one mapping relation constraint, the VM placement
problem is converted into a many-to-many two-sided matching problem between the
VM instances and the PMs. Motivated by the student project allocation
problem, we develop an extended two-sided matching algorithm with lower
computational complexity for solving the many-to-many matching problem. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of our
proposed matching algorithm, and the normalization factor is of great
significance to obtain lower total cost.
Model Predictive Controller Utilized as an Observer for Inter-Turn Short Circuit Detection in Induction Machines - Preprint Version
Authors: Şahin İlker , Keysan Ozan
Published: January 2021

In this paper, a novel
and non-invasive stator inter-turn short circuit (ITSC) online detection method
is presented for an induction machine (IM), driven by a two-level voltage
source inverter (2L-VSI) via finite control set model predictive control
(FCS-MPC). The main idea of the proposed method is to utilize the controller
itself as an observer: under the presence of a fault, the distribution of inverter
switching states significantly deviates from the original balanced case.
Therefore, by inspecting the inverter switching vectors, which are the outcomes
of the FCS-MPC routine's online optimization procedure, a stator fault can be
detected efficiently. It is observed that both the zero-vector allocation over
the complex plane and the allocation among the active vectors are influenced by
the presence of a stator short-circuit fault. The proposed fault detection strategy
introduces little to no extra burden for processor and memory. Experimental
results verify the proposed method, and inter-turn short circuits of two and
three turns are confidently detected and located for a 500 W, two-pole IM.
The problems of presence of weeds in the crops begin with seeds
Authors: Ivashchenko O. , Remenyuk S.
Published: January 2021

Goal. Determine the level of potential abrasion of arable land in the main soil-climatic zones of the country.

Methods. Used methods of analysis and synthesis, method of comparison.

Results. The total reserves of different types of weed seeds in the earth’s horizon 0—10 cm in the main soil-climatic zones of the country on average are: Polissya — 49 thousand pieces/m2; in the forest-steppe zone — 57 thousand pieces/m2; in the Steppe area on average — 57 thousand pieces/m2. Accordingly, during the warm period of the year, 1 m2 of arable land area is able to sprout and form stairs of weeds of various types of weeds on average: in the Polissya area — 1887 pieces; in the zone of forest-steppe — 4674 pieces; in the Steppe zone — 2242 pieces. Basically, these types of tetrophytes are annual weed species, for which the main way of reproduction and distribution is the fruits and seeds: millet cock Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Pal. Beauv.; Loboda white Chenopodium album L., Common curd (curved) Amaranthus retroflexus L., Field mustard Sinapis arvensis L., Black passion black Solanum nigrum L. and others.

Conclusions. Reducing the costs of systems for protecting crops from crops from weeds is possible, in the first place, with the reduction of the depot volume of their seeds in the arable layer of soil.
Control of butters in lines culinaris medic
Authors: Reznik V. , Moshkovska S.
Published: January 2021

Goal. To develop an effective system for the protection of crops of lentils from weeds by chemical methods. Objective: to investigate the dynamics of the processes of weed infestation, the species composition of weeds, the structure, number and mass of weeds; to study the factors of the negative impact of weeds on lentil plants in the process of their joint vegetation; search and evaluation in field conditions of the effectiveness of herbicides and their compositions on edible lentil crops.

Methods. Common and special methods: field — the study of the influence of growing conditions and winter hardiness on the performance indicators of edible lentils; laboratory — determination of quantitative and qualitative signs; statistical — the establishment of mathematical models and statistical dependencies between the studied factors and processes.

Results. It has been established that with the use of the herbicide Zenkor, 70WG, the consumption rate of 0.6 kg / ha of edible lentil yield was 1.45 t / ha and was the highest in the experience with the use of herbicides.

Conclusion. Edible lentil weeds are dangerous competitors for life factors of plant crops. The presence of weeds in crops during the entire vegetation can reduce the yield of seeds by 86.7%. For a high yield of lentil seed, reliable protection against weeds is a prerequisite.
ТИТРОВАНИЕ ДЕЦИНОРМАЛЬНОГО РАСТВОРА СН3СООН ДЕЦИНОРМАЛЬНЫМ РАСТВОРОМ ГИДРОКСИДА НАТРИЯ NaOH
Authors: Хасанова Р.И. , Хасанов А.И. , Вадаева М.Р.
Published: January 2021

Цель работы состояла в теоретическом расчете точек для построения кривой титрования слабой уксусной кислоты СН3СООН сильным основанием (щелочью) – гидроксидом натрия NaOH. В работе использованы формулы для расчета рН при изменяющихся концентрациях соли, образующейся в результате реакции нейтрализации между сильным основанием и слабой кислотой, а также слабой кислоты, расходуемой в ходе титрования. Вычислены значения рН при постепенном прибавлении определенных объемов децинормального раствора гидроксида натрия NaOH к 20,00 мл децинормального раствора уксусной кислоты СН3СООН до и после достижения точки эквивалентности. Рассчитаны десять точек графика кривой титрования. Для расчета рН начальной точки кривой титрования использована формула вычисления рН слабой кислоты. Расчет рН четырех точек кривой титрования до точки эквивалентности производился по уравнению Гендерсона-Хассельбаха.
ЦИТОГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИЙ СТАТУС ДЕТЕЙ ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА
Authors: Джамбетова П.М. , Бисултанова З.И. , Ацаева М.М.
Published: January 2021

Данное исследование посвящено изучению фоновых значений кариологических показателей у детей дошкольного возраста при отсутствии явных загрязнителей среды проживания, что, на наш взгляд, отражает генетическое здоровье детей в нормальных условиях окружающей среды. Показано, что у детей процессы пролиферации и апоптоза протекают в соответствии с закономерными механизмами, характерными для стабильного состояния метаболизма здорового человека. Таким образом, результаты исследования могут демонстрировать отсутствие в среде обитания детей, принявших участие в настоящем исследовании, мутагенных факторов, угрожающих их здоровью.
СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ РЕАЛИИ СОСТОЯНИЯ ПОЧВ, ИХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ И МЕТОДЫ ОЧИСТКИ
Authors: Ханаева Х.Р. , Хасуева А.Р. , Алиева А.Ш.
Published: January 2021

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, методы и проблемы очистки почвы. Актуальность данной темы обусловлена тем, что в наше время проблема загрязнения почв повсеместно становится глобальной. Проблема эта коснулась как развитых стран, так и развивающихся и даже отдаленных островов, которые загрязняются по причине утечки нефти. Загрязнение почвы уже сегодня является одной из главных экологических проблем современности наряду с загрязнением воды. Масштабы этой проблемы ужасают. Уже в конце прошлого столетия 2.4 млн. км2 земель деградировало вследствие химического загрязнения (что составляет не менее 12% от общей площади земель, деградация которых связана с антропогенным фактором). Проблема загрязнения почв беспокоила людей еще с 19 века, однако ни тогда, ни на сегодняшний день видимых и реально значимых мер по очистке больших объемов почв не принято.
В статье приведены результаты исследований почв за 2020 год на территориях трех населенных пунктов: город Грозный, Ножай-Юрт, село Гехи. Уровень загрязненности определяли по содержанию меди, цинка, свинца, кадмия, мышьяка, ртути, никеля, марганца и нефтепродуктов.
THE RATIO OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Management, Academy of Management and Production, Moscow, Russia, SURAT V. I. , LEBEDEVA E. V. ,   Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Management, Moscow University of Finance and Law, Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2021

The authors carried out a study of the systemic-reproduction and functional-economic access to economic growth, which made it possible to clarify the idea of economic growth as a way of manifestation within the framework of the process of capital accumulation, within which the material well-being of the population is improved.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MORTGAGE LENDING MARKET IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Economics, Bryansk State University named after Academician I. G. Petrovsky, Bryansk, Russia, DVORETSKAYA Yu. A. , MAKHNOVSKAYA K. S. ,   Bryansk State University named after academician I. G. Petrovsky, Bryansk, Russia
Published: January 2021

In connection with the transition to market principles for solving the issues of housing provision, one of the significant problems of the socio-economic development of Russia has become the multiple gap between the size of current monetary receipts of citizens and the high cost of residential real estate. This article examines the features of the mortgage lending market in Russia, the problems and prospects of its development, provides and analyzes the statistics of mortgage loans.
APPLICATION OF DISCRIMINATORY MODELS IN FORECASTING THE LIQUIDATION OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Antczak Joanna
Published: January 2021

Wzrastająca konkurencyjność, zmieniające się otoczenie mikroekonomiczne oraz makroekonomiczne jednostki gospodarczej coraz częściej zmuszają kierownictwo do stosowania różnych instrumentów wspomagających zarządzanie i zarazem ostrzegających przed groźbą upadłości. Modele dyskryminacyjne umożliwiają śledzenie i zarazem ocenę sytuacji finansowej przedsiębiorstwa, dzięki czemu kadra zarządcza może odpowiednio wcześnie zareagować w przypadku zbliżania się do krytycznych wartości. Celem artykułu była prezentacja wybranych modeli przewidywania upadłości przedsiębiorstwa. W realizacji celu artykułu punktem wyjścia było przybliżenie w pierwszej kolejności przyczyn upadłości przedsiębiorstwa oraz zdefiniowanie wybranych polskich modeli dyskryminacyjnych. Następnie na przykładzie spółki, produkującej m.in. precyzyjne elementy optyczne do zastosowań ogólnych, przedstawiono wyliczenia pięciu modeli dyskryminacyjnych na przestrzeni pięciu lat, wykorzystując dane historyczne pochodzące ze sprawozdań finansowych za lata 2010-2014. W artykule zastosowano następujące metody badawcze: analizę literatury, studium przypadku, analizę dokumentów.
HOW TO MEASURE THE RELATIONAL CAPITAL?
Authors: SMOLSKA MAŁGORZATA
Published: January 2021

Celem artykułu jest: wskazanie na istotę relacji międzyorganizacyjnych, zdefiniowanie kapitału relacyjnego wraz z wyodrębnieniem jego elementów składowych, przedstawienie metod i narzędzi pomiaru kapitału relacyjnego z wyszczególnieniem przykładowych mierników oceny kapitału relacji, określenie wpływu kompetencji relacyjnych na rozwój kapitału relacyjnego w aspekcie długofalowym oraz przedstawienie zastosowania pomiaru kapitału relacyjnego.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES OF THE ORGANIZATION – FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: NOWAKOWSKI Zenon
Published: January 2021

Problematyka zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi organizacji, zarówno w ujęciu teoriopoznawczym, jak i instrumentalnym, bywa z reguły analizowana w kontekście wielowymiarowym. Zróżnicowane podejście do identyfikacji systemu zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi, zdaniem H. Bienioka, obejmuje trzy podstawowe aspekty analizy, tzn.: aspekt procesowy, ilustrujący przebieg (etapy, elementy, podsystemy) procesu zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi; aspekt funkcjonalny, ukazujący przynajmniej cztery główne funkcje zarządzania, do których należą: planowanie, organizowanie, motywowanie i kontrolowanie; aspekt narzędziowy, uwzględniający takie obszary działań w zarządzaniu zasobami ludzkimi jak: kształtowanie polityki personalnej (kadrowej), controlling personalny, koszty pracy. W prezentowanej publikacji ukazano istotę funkcjonalnego podejścia do systemu zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi, odwołując się do prakseologicznej wykładni działania zorganizowanego. Z uwagi na tematykę niniejszego opracowania analizą objęto procedury personalne realizowane w ramach czterech klasycznych funkcji zarządzania, zaliczając do nich: planowanie zasobów ludzkich, organizowanie i alokację zasobów ludzkich, motywowanie personelu, kontrolowanie i ocenianie pracowników.
PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE COACHING IN MANAGING STAFF
Authors: STAŚ Lena
Published: January 2021

Celem artykułu jest analiza korzyści i zagrożeń wynikających ze stosowania coachingu w kierowaniu zespołem. Procesy coachingowe są coraz częściej stosowane w dużych organizacjach. Nie zawsze jednak przynoszą spodziewane, pozytywne efekty. Ponadto pracownicy nie zawsze rozumieją i akceptują elementy coachingu stosowane wobec nich bezpośrednio. Liderzy zespołów powinni rozważyć zawsze zalety i zagrożenia płynące z tego procesu oraz to, jaki sposób i jakie podejście będzie w danej sytuacji najbardziej odpowiednie, i przygotować sprzyjające środowisko.
IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - CASE STUDY
Authors: CIERPKA Jakub , WOJCIECHOWSKI Zdzisław
Published: January 2021

W artykule przedstawiono procedury wdrażania systemu zarządzania bezpieczeństwem i higieną pracy (SZBHP) w oparciu o normę PN-N-18001:2004 na przykładzie działu administracji w firmie usługowej. Dokonano analizy stanu aktualnego w tej firmie w obszarze BHP, identyfikując szereg dysfunkcji, co stanowiło podstawę do opracowania niezbędnych dokumentów i opisu procedur.
Metody motywowania pracowników we współczesnej organizacji
Authors: Ciekanowski Zbigniew , Szymański Zdzisław
Published: January 2021

Celem artykułu jest wskazanie metod motywowania pracowników we współczesnej organizacji. We wstępie przedstawiono pojęcie i znaczenie motywowania. W dalszej części pracy porównano podejście do motywowania w nowoczesnej firmie polskiej i zagranicznej oraz wskazano oryginalne sposoby motywowania na przykładzie znanych firm. Na koniec autor podjął rozważania na temat, jak skutecznie motywować w dobie kryzysu, podkreślając, że nie należy zapominać, iż motywacja to nie tylko wynagradzanie, ale również między innymi pobudzanie do rozwoju, umacnianie przywiązania do pracy i swojego przedsiębiorstwa. Z motywacji płyną same korzyści, dlatego też tak istotne jest właściwe motywowanie we współczesnej organizacji, które przekłada się na osiągane przez nią wyniki.
PROCESY PLANOWANIA W PRZEDSIĘBIORSTWACH NA RYNKU NewConnect
Authors: WOŹNIAK Jacek
Published: January 2021

Zasadniczym celem artykułu jest wskazanie, w jakim zakresie i w jakiej skali stosowane są technologie teleinformatyczne w realizacji procesów planowania w przedsiębiorstwach notowanych na rynku NewConnect w Polsce. W artykule przedstawione zostały wyniki badania empirycznego. Zastosowana metoda badawcza to Computer Assisted Self-Interviewing (CASI). Z przeprowadzonego badania wynika,
że technologie teleinformatyczne są dostrzegane przez przedsiębiorstwa notowane na rynku NewConnect i powszechnie wdrażane w kluczowych aspektach procesów planowania lub zarządzania zasobami informacyjnymi (realizowanego na potrzeby planowania). Jednakże nie zawsze doceniany jest ich dodatni wpływ na tego typu procesy, zwłaszcza w zakresie wsparcia działań analitycznych.
Retoryka na usługach zarządzania
Authors: SKULSKA Joanna
Published: January 2021

Dobra komunikacja wewnątrz firmy jest podstawą jej funkcjonowania, stanowi remedium na wszelkie możliwe trudności związane z zarządzaniem kadrą pracowniczą, jest jednym z najważniejszych narzędzi zarządzania, narzędziem zapewniającym efektywne działania. Skuteczne zarządzanie procesami komunikowania się oraz wysokie kompetencje w zakresie komunikacji perswazyjnej to jedne z podsta­wowych i najważniejszych zadań menadżerów. Retoryka dostarcza nieograniczony zasób zasad, metod, chwytów, struktur umożliwiających maksymalizowanie potencjalnych korzyści płynących z poprawnej, jasnej i nastawionej na konkretny cel perswazyjnej komunikacji. Jednocześnie znajomość tych zasad jest środkiem do minimalizowania ewentualnych problemów czy przezwyciężania barier komunikacyjnych. Brak znajomości reguł retorycznych stosowanych w celu uskutecznienia komunikacji jest jedną z najpo­ważniejszych przeszkód na drodze do efektywnej działalności grupowej.
Mediacja – formą zarządzania konfliktem
Authors: Stępień Joanna
Published: January 2021

W artykule poruszono problematykę mediacji jako formy zarządzania konfliktem. W polskim systemie prawnym, jak również w dziedzinie zarządzania, mediacji przypisuje się coraz to szersze znaczenie, gdyż w odróżnieniu od innych form rozwiązywania sporów, ma ona charakter ugodowy. Celem artykułu jest podkreślenie specyfiki komunikacji i występujących w organizacji konfliktów oraz zaprezentowanie mediacji, jako alternatywnej metody ich rozwiązywania.
PODNOSZENIE KWALIFIKACJI PRZEZ PRACOWNIKÓW WYKONUJĄCYCH ZADANIA SAMORZADÓW GMINNYCH, JAKO DETERMINANTA FUNKCJONUJĄCEGO MODELU ZARZĄDZANIA KADRAMI – NA PRZYKŁADZIE GMIN WARMII I MAZUR
Authors: KOZŁOWSKI Andrzej J. , CZAPLICKA KOZŁOWSKA Iwona Z.
Published: January 2021

Funkcjonujący od ponad 25 lat w Polsce samorząd gminny, wraz z rozszerzaniem kompetencji w realizacji zadań mających podstawowe znaczenie dla obywateli, coraz częściej staje się obszarem konkurowania między sobą przedsiębiorstw wykonujących zadania gmin. Sukces w rozwoju konkurujących coraz częściej z sobą gmin jest funkcją rozwoju organizacji i w ich obrębie dysponowaniem wysoko wykwalifikowaną kadrą. Właśnie kwalifikacje i ich stałe doskonalenie uczyniono podstawowym problemem w tym opracowaniu. Za cel postawiono sobie diagnozę podnoszenia kwalifikacji wśród pracowników organizacji wykonujących zadania samorządów gminnych. W prezentowanym artykule, obok przeglądu literatury naukowej, w części badawczej przywołano wyniki badań ankietowych przeprowadzonych na przełomie 2014 i 2015 roku wśród pracowników samorządowych szczebla podstawowego Warmii i Mazur. Przyjęto przed podjęciem badań, Ze następuje stały wzrost kwalifikacji pracowników samorządowych, ale wzrost ten zróżnicowany jest w odniesieniu do różnych grup zatrudnienia.
METODYKI ZARZĄDZANIA PROJEKTAMI WSPÓŁFINANSOWANYMI ZE ŹRÓDEŁ EUROPEJSKIEGO FUNDUSZU SPOŁECZNEGO STOSOWANE PRZEZ ORGANIZACJE POZARZĄDOWE
Authors: GRABLEWSKA-AAGTEN Agnieszka
Published: January 2021

Sektor pozarządowy to jeden z głównych beneficjentów środków pomocowych z Europejskiego Funduszu Społecznego, przyznanych Polsce zarówno w obecnej, jak i poprzedniej perspektywie finansowej Unii Europejskiej. W ramach zwycięskich projektów, które uzyskały dofinansowanie z EFS, organizacje non profit muszą zdecydować, w jaki sposób chcą zarządzać swoimi przedsięwzięciami. Z pomocą przychodzą, zapożyczone z sektora biznesu, metodyki zarządzania projektami. W pracy zaprezentowano trzy - możliwe do wdrożenia głównie w projektach tradycyjnych z EFS: PRINCE2, PMBOK oraz PCM. Prezentowany artykuł stanowi próbę wskazania metodyki - najbardziej optymalnej dla konkretnego, analizowanego podmiotu. Wybrana i zmodyfikowana do potrzeb organizacji metodyka zarządzania projektem wynika z jej problemów, zidentyfikowanych na podstawie wniosków z badania własnego, przeprowadzonego w grudniu 2015 roku w fundacji z terenu Wielkopolski, realizującej projekty ze źródeł EFS.
DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
Authors: UCIEKLAK-JEŻ Paulina , BEM Agnieszka
Published: January 2021

Celem niniejszej pracy jest prezentacja podstawowych problemów, związanych z zarządzaniem zasobami ludzkimi w szpitalach. Szczegółowe hipotezy zostały sformułowane następu jąco:
· istnieją szczególne uwarunkowania prawne zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w zakładach opieki zdrowotnej,
· istnieją szczególne uwarunkowania demograficzne zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w zakładach opieki zdrowotnej,
· istnieją szczególne uwarunkowania ekonomiczne zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w zakładach opieki zdrowotnej.