bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of climate oscillations on the surface energy budget over the Greenland Ice Sheet in a changing climate
Authors: Silva Tiago , Abermann Jakob , Noël Brice , Shahi Sonika , van de Berg Willem Jan , Schöner Wolfgang
Published: January 2022

Abstract. Climate change is particularly strong in Greenland primarily as a result of changes in advection of heat and moisture fluxes from lower latitudes. The atmospheric structures involved influence the surface mass balance and their pattern are largely explained by climate oscillations which describe the internal climate variability. Based on a clustering method, we combine the Greenland Blocking Index and the North Atlantic Oscillation index with the vertically integrated water vapor to analyze inter-seasonal and regional impacts of the North Atlantic influence on the surface energy components over the Greenland Ice Sheet. In comparison to the reference period (1959–1990), the atmosphere has become warmer and moister during recent decades (1991–2020) for contrasting atmospheric circulation patterns. Particularly in the northern regions, increases in tropospheric water vapor enhance incoming longwave radiation and thus contribute to surface warming. Surface warming is most evident in winter, although its magnitude and spatial extent depend on the prevailing atmospheric configuration. Relative to the reference period, increases in sensible heat flux in the summer ablation zone are found irrespective of the atmospheric circulation pattern. Especially in the northern ablation zone, these are explained by the stronger katabatic winds which are partly driven by the larger surface pressure gradients between the ice/snow-covered surface and adjacent seas, and by the larger temperature gradient between near-surface air and the air above. Increases in net shortwave radiation are mainly connected to high-pressure systems. Whereas in the southern part of Greenland the atmosphere has gotten optical thinner, thus allowing more incoming shortwave radiation to reach the surface, in the northern part the incoming shortwave radiation flux has changed little with respect to the reference period, but the surface albedo decreased due to the expansion of the bare ice area.
Recurrent Rossby waves during Southeast Australian heatwaves and links to quasi-resonant amplification and atmospheric blocks
Authors: Ali S. Mubashshir , Röthlisberger Matthias , Parker Tess , Kornhuber Kai , Martius Olivia
Published: January 2022

Abstract. In the Northern Hemisphere, recurrence of transient Rossby wave packets over periods of days to weeks, termed RRWPs, may repeatedly create similar weather conditions. This recurrence leads to persistent surface anomalies and high-impact weather events. Here, we demonstrate the significance of RRWPs for persistent heatwaves in the Southern Hemisphere (SH). We investigate the relationship between RRWPs, atmospheric blocking, and amplified quasi-stationary Rossby waves with two cases of heatwaves in Southeast Australia (SEA) in 2004 and 2009. This region has seen extraordinary heatwaves in recent years. We also investigate the importance of transient systems such as RRWPs and two other persistent dynamical drivers: atmospheric blocks and quasi-resonant amplification (QRA). We further explore the link between RRWPs, blocks, and QRA in the SH using the ERA-I reanalysis dataset (1979–2018). We find that QRA and RRWPs are strongly associated: 40 % of QRA days feature RRWPs, and QRA events are 13 times more likely to occur with an RRWPs event than without it. Furthermore, days with QRA and RRWPs show high correlations in the composite mean fields of upper-level flows, indicating that both features have a similar hemispheric flow configuration. Blocking frequencies for QRA and RRWP conditions both increase over the south Pacific Ocean but differ substantially over parts of the south Atlantic and Indian Ocean.
HO CHI MINH’S SKILL AND SPIRIT IN 30 YEARS OF REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITY ABROAD (1911 — 1941)
Authors: Tran Thi Minh Tuyet
Published: January 2022

The outstanding career of President Ho Chi Minh, a new chapter in the history of the Vietnamese nation, started with the event of the young Nguyen Tat Thanh (a name of President Ho Chi Minh) headed overseas to seek a path to national liberation on June 5, 1911. It is true to say that “It is the first step that counts.” The 30 years of revolutionary activity abroad (1911 — 1941) was the most exciting period, but it was also the most arduous and challenging one in his revolutionary life. The author would like to discuss Ho Chi Minh’s extraordinary skill and spirit in his journey, seeking a path, paving it, and guiding the Vietnamese to fight for independence and freedom.
Short stay laparoscopic hysterectomy: An evaluation of feasibility and patient satisfaction
Authors: Antoun L , Smith P , Afifi Y , Cullis K , Clark T.J.
Published: January 2022

Background: Short-stay total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) could lead to reduced hospital costs and decrease complications associated with hospitalisation such as hospital acquired-infection and venous thromboembolism.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and patient satisfaction of a novel short ‘less than 23-hour’ stay TLH protocol.

Material and Methods: Prospective cohort study, at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, United Kingdom including eligible women undergoing TLH for benign indications or early stage cervical/endometrial cancer.

Main outcome measures: Feasibility of discharge within 23-hours following TLH. Surgical complications and readmission rates were collected within 30-days of hysterectomy and patient’s satisfaction was assessed at 6-weeks.

Results: Of the 128 eligible women, 104/128 women (81%) were discharged within 23-hours of admission, of which 62/104 or 60% (48.4% of the whole cohort) were discharged on the same day. Adenomyosis/fibroids, and previous caesarean sections were associated with a greater likelihood of stay beyond 23-hours (P<0.05). The overall complications rate was 13/128 (10%) with two grade-3 Clavien-Dindo intraoperative complications; one serosal bowel injury oversewn and one ureteric injury requiring reimplantation. The readmissions rate was 5/128 (4%). 94% of patients were ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’ with the pathway, although satisfaction was higher in short-stay patients (RR 1.2; 95% CI 0.95–1.94).

Conclusion: Hospital discharge within 23-hours of TLH appears to be safe, feasible and acceptable to patients where a standardised, multidisciplinary care protocol is used.

What is new? Our study is the first prospective case series in the UK reporting the safety and acceptability for performing laparoscopic hysterectomy as a 23-hour day case procedure.
Laparoscopic sacral hysteropexy for pelvic organ prolapse in a patient affected by marfan syndrome: a case report
Authors: Campagna G , Vacca L , Caramazza D , Panico G , Mastrovito S , Scambia G , Ercoli A
Published: January 2022

Background: Marfan Syndrome (MS) is a dominantly inherited connective tissue disorder with consequences on the strength and resilience of connective tissues that may predispose to Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). Literature lacks studies investigating POP surgery in patients affected by MS that might help surgical management decisions.

Objective: The objective of this paper is to describe the surgical procedure of laparoscopic sacral hysteropexy (LSHP) in a 37 years old woman affected by MS with symptomatic POP.

Materials and Methods and main outcome measures: We performed a nerve-sparing laparoscopic sacral hysteropexy without complications and looked for anatomical and subjective outcomes. The patient completed The Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS), Pelvic Floor Disability Index (PFDI-20), and Wexner questionnaires preoperatively and postoperatively.

Results: The patient stated a complete resolution of all POP related symptoms and there was a total correction of the descensus. Furthermore, no perioperative and postoperative complications were noted.

Conclusions: LSHP could be an effective and safe procedure for the treatment of POP in women affected by MS and this case report is the first to describe a reconstructive procedure in this category of patients.

What is new? The literature lacks studies investigating POP surgery in women with MS, that might help surgeons, thus we present this case to describe surgical and functional outcomes in this patient category, underlying the higher risk of complications and relapses related to the weakness of connective tissue. This case report may represent the basis of future studies to confirm the safety, efficacy and feasibility of LSHP and sacral colpopexy in patients with MS.
Fibroid vascularisation assessed with 3D Power Doppler as predictor for fibroid related symptoms and quality of life; a pilot study
Authors: Keizer A.L. , Niewenhuis L.L. , Hehenkamp W.J.K. , Twisk J.W.R. , Brölmann H.A.M. , Huirne J.A.F.
Published: January 2022

Background: Uterine fibroids present differently, from well vascularised up to calcified, with some causing heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).

Objectives: To investigate the association between fibroid vascularisation and HMB, other fibroid related symptoms and quality of life (QOL).

Materials and Methods: A single centre pilot study was carried out in the Netherlands. Women with a maximum of two fibroids who chose expectant management were included. 3D sonography including power doppler was performed at baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months follow up. Women were asked to complete the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) and Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) questionnaires at every visit.

Main outcome measure: The association between fibroid vascularisation and HMB.

Results: 53 women were included in the study. Baseline fibroid vascularisation, measured as vascular index (VI) is associated with PBAC score; a 1% higher VI at baseline leads to an 11 point increase in PBAC score over time (RC 10.99, p=0.05, 95% CI -0.15 – 22.12). After correction for the baseline variables ethnicity and fibroid type the association becomes stronger (P<0.05). Fibroid volume at baseline and HMB are also associated: a 1 cm3 larger fibroid leads to 0.6 points increase in PBAC score over time (RC 0.56, p=0.03, 95% CI 0.05 – 1.07).

Conclusions: This study highlights that both fibroid vascularisation and fibroid volume may be associated with an increase in menstrual blood loss, other fibroid related symptoms and QOL over time.

What is new? We used 3D power doppler to predict symptomatic fibroids.
Diagnosis and treatment of uncommon ileal endometriosis: a case report and literature review
Authors: Mabrouk M , Raimondo D , Cofano M , Cocchi L , Paradisi R , Seracchioli R
Published: January 2022

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is a common finding in premenopausal women and commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, especially the rectosigmoid tract. Small bowel involvement is rare and usually asymptomatic making diagnosis difficult. Here we report an uncommon case of exophytic ileal endometriosis surgically treated. Detailed pre-operative counselling on the risk of ileal surgery should always be considered in all cases with endometriosis requiring surgery. We also present a review of the literature regarding the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this challenging condition.
Physiological and Performance Correlates of Squash Physical Performance
Authors: James Carl , Jones imothy , Farra Saro
Published: January 2022

The physiological and performance attributes of elite squash players were investigated. Thirty-one players (21 males, world ranking [WR] 42-594; 10 females, WR 7-182) completed a battery of fitness tests which included an aerobic squash-specific physical performance test (SPPT), repeated-sprint ability (RSA), change-of-direction speed (COD), acceleration (5-m sprint), body composition and force development (countermovement jump) assessments. The SPPT provided a finishing lap score, V̇O2max, average movement economy and the lap corresponding to a blood lactate concentration of 4 mM.L-1. Players were ranked and assigned to HIGH or LOW performance tiers. Two-way ANOVA (performance level*sex) revealed higher ranked players performed better (p < 0.05) for SPPT final lap (d = 0.35), 4 mM.L-1 lap (d = 0.52) and COD (d = 0.60). SPPT displayed a ‘very-large’ correlation with 4 mM.L-1 lap (r = 0.86), ‘large’ correlations with COD (r = 0.79), RSA (r = 0.79), sum-of-7 skinfolds (r = 0.71) and V̇O2max (r = 0.69), and a ‘trivial’ correlation with average movement economy (r = 0.02). Assessments of cardiovascular fitness (i.e. 4 mM.L-1 lap), RSA, COD and body composition appear highly pertinent for performance profiling of squash players. Regular, submaximal assessment of the 4 mM.L-1 lap during the SPPT may offer a practical athlete monitoring approach for elite squash players.
The Voice of the Text
Authors: Adelaide Debra
Published: January 2022

In an essay entitled ‘A Voice’, the author Barry Lopez describes his first apprehension of the voices of others. In his case - a young man aspiring to be a writer - these others were everyone not white, middle-class, Catholic American men. Only after listening to and properly hearing the voices of people outsideof his cultural boundaries, claims Lopez, did he discover his own voice. Understanding that his voice was not the only voice, that his truth was not the one truth, enabled him to find freedom as a writer…
Writing for stage: a beckettian template
Authors: Beresford Michael
Published: January 2022

As a playwright I have endeavoured to control my material or monitor it post-textually by writing it in the form of a musical score. Although I anticipate negotiations with the director and other theatre personnel, if the musical score is tight enough, there can be changes without unpicking the foundation frame, which for me is ultimately the signature song(s) that is my play. The collaboration of actors and directors utilising eclectic Beckettian methodology in the making of the performance text not only reveals what I have tried to say, but also extends it beyond the writer and actor to give to the audience a deeper realisation of the play that is a truly heard and truly felt experience.
Variables determinantes de la transparencia municipal en la gestión de los residuos sólidos urbanos
Authors: Rodríguez Martín Alejandro , Palomo Zurdo Ricardo , Urquía Grande Elena , González Sánchez Francisco
Published: January 2022

Esta investigación pretende analizar las variables que pueden tener una relación significativa con el nivel de transparencia en la gestión de los residuos municipales, medido a través del Índice de Transparencia Municipal en la Gestión de Residuos, propuesto en el estudio de Rodríguez-Martín et.al. (2020) y aplicado sobre una muestra de 96 ayuntamientos españoles a partir de la información publicada en sus páginas webs y portales de transparencia, relativa al año 2017. Las variables independientes seleccionadas han sido de carácter sociodemográficas, políticas, de gestión y económico-presupuestarias. Los resultados obtenidos a partir del Modelo de Regresión Lineal Multivariante de Mínimos Cuadrados Ordinarios, confirman que los ayuntamientos con mayor nivel de transparencia en la gestión municipal de los residuos sólidos urbanos son aquellos con mayor población, con mayores niveles de renta bruta media, disponen del llamado quinto contenedor y, aunque con menor incidencia, que presentan unos mayores ingresos fiscales.
A Capability Approach to Real Estate Valuation and Value Enhancement
Authors:   Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Ratnatunga Janek
Published: January 2022

There are numerous financial metrics available in the academic and commercial world to estimate real estate value. Appraisers often use such metrics when advising on the purchase or sale of real estate at a point in time. The first part of this paper proposes a new metric, based on the capability approach, to make an ex-post single period valuation. Further, appraisers often give advice to their clients on actions to take in order to enhance the value of their real estate. This area of value enhancement has received scant attention in the academic literature. In practice, this advice is often based ad-hoc, anecdotal recommendations. The second part of the paper develops seven real estate strengths that can be targeted and provides an ex-ante approach to building real estate value. The valuation model presented in this paper is a pragmatic approach to enhancing both the values of tangible and intangible capabilities of a property by utilizing Expense Leveraged Value Indexes (ELVI).
Influence of Proactive Career Behaviors on Career Choice Decisions of Students
Authors: Rao Zia-ur-Rehman , John Romel , Tariq Haleema
Published: January 2022

Due to increased trend in job transitions, prospects of occupation these days are difficult to predict. Therefore, workers need to develop differentiated set of skills and competences to be able to adapt to a variety of available occupations. The volatility in employability due to ever changing technologies, business environments and models need to focus on becoming lifelong learners not only to maintain their employability but to create more opportunities for themselves. This situation has affected work like of people in a way that the careers no more belong to the organizations but to individual. According to the literature on boundaryless careers, there are three types of variables that can be used to predict career success. Combinations of these three variables are generally referred to as career competencies. Theoretical research reveals that 'understanding why, ‘whom,' and 'how' are the three most important indicators of career success. The findings demonstrate that proactive career behaviors are predicted by future work self and identity resolution. Future work self has a significant positive impact on employment status and, as a result, can lead to future employment success. The findings also revealed that future work self predicts career planning the most. Career consultation is the second most reliable indicator of future employment. Future work self can also forecast proactive skill improvement and proactive career consulting. The study showed results that identity resolution predicts career planning the most. Identity resolution also predicts proactive skill development, career consultation and proactive career networking.
Quartz arenites and laterites in the Moesian Group (Upper Triassic), northwestern Bulgaria: possible evidence for the effect of the Carnian Humid Episode
Authors: Chatalov Athanas
Published: January 2022

Quartz-rich sandstones and ironstone crusts occur in the lowermost part of the Upper Triassic Moesian Group exposed in the western Balkanides. On the basis of performed field studies, micropetrography, X-ray diffraction, and major-element chemistry, these deposits are defined as first-cycle quartz arenites and laterites, respectively. The former were deposited in an alluvial environment, while the latter developed in gravel-dominated fluvial sediments. The main control on their formation was warm to hot humid climate conditions combined with low relief, quiescent tectonic setting, mixed source area, and slow sedimentation rate. The decreasing compositional maturity of the sandstones forming the Glavatsi Member (quartz arenites→feldsarenites→litharenites), the disappearance of the lateritic crusts upwards in the continental succession, and the presence of thick overlying fluvial and playa deposits in the Komshtitsa Formation (or Chelyustnitsa Formation) reflect gradual transition from humid to subhumid climate, and then to persistent semi-arid climate regime. This irreversible trend correlates with other Upper Triassic strata deposited in the Western Tethys realm and adjacent areas. The coeval formation of quartz arenites and laterites must have been related to the most distinctive climate change during the Triassic, i.e., the global Carnian Humid Episode. The new results and interpretations appear to be the first geological record for the effect of pronounced mid-Carnian humidity reported from Eastern Europe. They also present indirect sedimentological evidence for the stratigraphical range of the Moesian Group in NW Bulgaria.
Strategi Usaha Restoran di Kawasan Pariwisata Lebih, Kabupaten Gianyar pada Era Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru (Studi Kasus di Restoran Genius Café Vision dan Restoran Andrawina)
Authors: Arcana I Nyoman Arcana , Wiratnaya I Nyoman
Published: January 2022

Semenjak WHO (World Healthy Organization) mengumumkan bahwa COVID-19 merupakan pandemi, perilaku konsumen di berbagai sektor bisnis berubah, termasuk pada industri restoran dan rumah makan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak wabah Pandemi Covid-19 bagi usaha restoran di Kawasan Pariwisata Lebih, Kabupaten Gianyar dan untuk merumuskan strategi bertahan bagi pengelola restoran di kawasan tersebut pada era kebiasaan normal baru. Sampel penelitian ini adalah pengelola Genius Cafe Vision Gianyar dan pengelola restoran Andrawina (Rumah Luwih) Gianyar. Restoran Andrawina dan Genius Café Vision telah merancang strategi yang jelas untuk bisa meraih kepercayaan konsumen,namun di masa Pandemi Covid-19 ini terlihat jelas bahwa perbedaan segmen pasar sangat berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan restoran. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa Pandemi Covid-19 secara umum telah menyebabkan industri restoran di Kawasan Pariwisata Lebih, Kabupaten Gianyar mengalami penurunan pendapatan secara signifikan. Restoran yang masih beroperasi secara terbatas terus melakukan adaptasi operasional di masa Pandemi Covid-19 dengan cara mengurangi jenis dan variasi menu yang dijual, penerapan metode pelayanan antar jemput, pengurangan jam operasional restoran, pengurangan jumlah kapasitas maksimum pengunjung, pengurangan jumlah staf, penuruan harga jual menu, pengurangan ukuran porsi makanan, perubahan strategi pemasaran dan penerapan protokol kesehatan di restoran. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa strategi pengelola restoran di Kawasan Pariwisata Lebih pada Era Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru adalah “Strategi Bertahan” atau “Survival Strategy” dan “Strategi Tutup” atau “Closed and Decline Strategy”.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENURUNAN PRODUKSI MINYAK KELAPA MURNI (LENGIS TANUSAN) DI DESA ANTIGA, KARANGASEM
Authors: Sunada I Nyoman
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT

Jumlah produksi minyak kelapa murni di Desa Antiga, Karangasem tidak tentu, penurunan jumlah produksi kelapa, tenaga kerja yang kurang memahami manajemen produksi yang mempengaruhi hasil produksi dan proses pembuatan yang masih menggunakan metode tradisional. Pokok masalah penelitian ini adalah “Faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi penurunan produksi minyak kelapa murni (lengis tanusan) di Desa Angtiga, Karangasem?”.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan faktor-fator yang mempengaruhi penurunan produksi minyak kelapa murni (lengis tanusan) di Desa Angtiga, Karangasem, dan manfaat penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi informasi kepada dunia industri jasa boga dan masyarakyat bahwa minyak kelapa murni mempunyai banyak kelebihan dari minyak sayur biasa.

Teori yang digunakan untuk memecahkan permasalah dalam penelitian ini adalah “Manajemen Produksi” yang membahas tentang faktor-faktor produksi, seperti: Manusia (Tenaga Kerja), Metode, Mesin, Bahan Baku dan Jenis-jenis Produksi.

Metode penelitian, Objek penelitian ini adalah Minyak Kelapa Murni (lengis tanusan) di Desa Antiga, Karangasem yang didapat dari hasil observasi dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan di rumah produksi minyak kelapa murni di Desa Antiga, Karangasem dan pembahasan terkait faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penurunan jumlah produksi dapat disimpulkan bahwa: Tenaga kerja yang kurang diberikan pelatihan sehingga kuranng mampu bekerja lebih efektif dan efisien, Metode yang digunakan dalam pembuatan minyak kelapa murni menggunakan cara pemanasan, Kurangnya penggunaan mesin yang sesuai dan Penggunaan bahan baku (kelapa) yang dicampur dengan kelapa yang kurang baik digunakan untuk pembuatan minyak kelapa.

Kata kunci: Manajemen Produksi, Faktor-faktor Produksi dan Minyak kelapa murni.
КРИТЕРІЇ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ З ГРОМАДСЬКІСТЮ В СИСТЕМІ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ
Authors: Р.В. Буковський
Published: January 2022

Зазначено, що виявлення критеріїв аналізу зв'язків з громадськістю як процесу комунікації місцевої влади з громадськістю - це практична необхідність. З їх допомогою оцінюються витрачені зусилля, з'ясовується ступінь досягнення поставленої мети і завдань, які тісно пов'язані з діяльністю органів місцевого самоврядування. Вироблення конкретних методик для вимірювання ефективності зв'язків з громадськістю викликає безліч питань, як у практиків, так і у теоретиків. Більш того, цією проблемою більше стурбовані PR-менеджери, які зацікавлені в пошуку науково обґрунтованих критеріїв ефективності зв'язків з громадськістю для обґрунтування конкретних програм зв'язків з громадськістю, або / та для звіту про виконану роботу.
КОНТРУРБАНІЗАЦІЯ ТА СУБУРБАНІЗАЦІЯ: СУЧАСНІ ПРОЦЕСИ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: М.Р. Ковальський
Published: January 2022

Визначено, що субурбанізація на тлі консерватизму сітки ... адміністративно-територіальних одиниць закріпила соціальну сегрегацію. Однак потім жителі багатих передмість захотіли захистити себе від соціальних катаклізмів міських центрів і зберегти низькі податки, і законодавці практично всіх штатів прийняли норми, різко утруднили зростання міських територій. До них можуть бути відносно легко приєднані лише території уздовж автострад або навколо обслуговуючого їх аеропорту. Тому міські території росли дуже повільно і нерідко набували вигадливу, з відростками і ексклавів форму. Відповідно до законодавства багатьох штатів зміна адміністративних кордонів відбувається лише після схвалення більшістю населення на референдумі. Адміністрації багатих передмість приймають всі необхідні заходи, щоб зберегти якість життя і запобігти проникнення на їх території бідних верств населення. Зазначено, що на сучасному етапі «контурбунізації» дисперсність розміщення населення і робочих місць ще більше зростає. Все більше цінуються якість навколишнього середовища, особливості міського середовища, характерні для малого міста. Постіндустріальна економіка викликала різке збільшення частки робочих місць на дрібних підприємствах в сфері послуг, в тому числі особливо в так званих виробничих - в консалтингу, дизайні, рекламі, маркетингу, аудиті, пов'язаних телекомунікаційних мережами, і навіть вдома. Епіцентри економічного зростання змістилися в зручно розташовані малі міста і сільські поселення, а також в ділову частину деяких найбільших (світових) міст - центрів управління глобалізується економікою. Все це, з одного боку, ускладнило, а з іншого - зробило менш актуальним або, у всякому разі, сильно змінило потреби в координації діяльності сотень і тисяч комун, що входять в вузлові райони навколо великих міст. Більш того, зміни в соціальній структурі жителів і їх ментальності зробили стратегічне планування в рамках великих територій політично неприйнятним. Технологічний прогрес і структурні зміни в економіці.
ДЕРЖАВНІ ЗОВНІШНІ ЗАПОЗИЧЕННЯ ТА БОРГИ ЗА УМОВ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛІЗАЦІЇ ВЛАДИ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ПИТАННЯ ВЗАЄМОЗВ`ЯЗКУ
Authors: В.М. Проданик , У.М. Порайко
Published: January 2022

У статті досліджено сучасний стан державних зовнішніх запозичень і боргів у господарській системі України. Наведені деякі аспекти процесу модернізації механізмів і інструментів у сфері регіонального та місцевого управління та питання взаємозв’язку між запозиченнями та ресурсним забезпеченням управлінської діяльності. Розкриті теоретичні засади сучасного етапу процесу децентралізації владних повноважень як об’єкту публічного управління за сучасних умов реформування системи державного та регіонального управління в Україні. Запропоновані наукові положення теоретичного обґрунтування ролі механізмів управління державними запозиченнями та їх вплив у напрямах регіонального та місцевого управління в формуванні сучасної господарської системи. Встановлено, що з позиції науки публічного управління, глибокі ринкові зміни в національному господарюванні вимагають оновлення механізмів, окремих інструментів публічного управління та адміністрування з метою забезпечення управління на всіх управлінських рівнях. Доведені подальші напрями процесу вдосконалення сучасної системи публічного управління в сфері державних запозичень і можливості використання їх у реформі децентралізації та відведено певні підсумки перших етапів впровадження процесу передачі влади в систему місцевого управління за умов використання європейських практик.
POLITYKA JEST KOBIETĄ
Authors: Elżbieta Sawa-Czajka
Published: January 2022

The paper concerns the political participation of women in Poland after 1989. The problems of quotas and reproductive rights of Polish women were also discussed.
CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES TO DETERMINING THE MECHANISMS OF STATE REGULATION OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Authors: Yu.G. Losieva
Published: January 2022

The article analyzes the theoretical approaches to the concepts of "state regulation" and "mechanism of state regulation", proposes the definition of "mechanism of state regulation of social investment", formed and proposed the main directions of improving the mechanism of state policy of social investment.
Mathematics Communication Skill Analysis in Means-End-Analysis Learning Assisted with Manipulative Property (APM) and Application Based on Self-Efficacy
Authors: Arfani Aulia Kuntum , Hidayah Isti , . Dwijanto
Published: January 2022

This research analyzed mathematics communication skills with the Means-End Analysis model assisted with Manipulative Property (APM), MEA with Linear System Pro application, and PBL based on the eighth graders' self-efficacy. This quasi-experimental research used a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects were eighth-graders of Public JHS 4 Adiwerna. The samples were VIII-C learners as the first experimental group, VIII-G learners as the second experimental group, and VIII-H learners as the control group. The data collecting techniques were mathematics communication skill test and self-efficacy inventory. The results were: (1) MEA with APM (82.75%), MEA with Linear System Pro (78.12%), and PBL (75%) of the learners reached the minimum mastery standard with a proportion percentage, 75%; (2) there were mean differences between MEA assisted by APM, MEA assisted by Linear System Pro, and PBL toward the learners’ mathematics communication skills, (3) there were significant differences of self-efficacy: high, moderate, and low toward the learners’ mathematics communication skills; and (4) there were interactions between learning models with the levels of self-efficacy toward learners’ mathematics communication skills.

Keywords: Mathematics Communication Skill, Means-End-Analysis Learning Model (MEA), Manipulative Property (APM), Linear System Pro, Self-efficacy.
Identifying birth places of high-velocity stars
Authors:   Astrophysical Institute and University Observatory Jena, Germany, Hambaryan V. , Neuh¨auser R. ,   Astrophysical Institute and University Observatory Jena, Germany
Published: January 2022

We searched for the high-velocity and isolated neutron stars that encountered in the past with a stellar cluster/association closer than 20 pc. We took about 830000 stars with the high-quality astrometry and radial velocities from the Gaia DR2 catalogue and empirically selected about 560 high-velocity stars. We used a full gravitational potential of the Galaxy to calculate the motion of a stellar cluster/association and a candidate of high-velocity star from their current positions to the proximity epoch. For these calculations we used a numerical integration in rectangular, Galactocentric coordinates. We used a covariance matrices of the astrometric data for each star to estimate the accuracy of the obtained proximity distance and epoch. For this aim we used a Monte Carlo method, replaced each star with 10 000 of its simulations and studied the distribution of their individual close passages near a stellar cluster/association. In addition, we investigated a neutron star/runaway star pairs very likely both ejected from binary system during supernova event.
Statistical studies of flare stars and other flashing objects carried out at the Byurakan Observatory
Authors:   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Akopian A. A.
Published: January 2022

The review briefly presents the statistical studies of flare stars and related objects carried out at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, in particular: i) determination of the evolutionary status of flare stars, ii) an explanation of the observed difference between flare stars of the galactic field (type UV Cet) and flare stars of systems (open clusters, associations), iii) the connection between flare stars and T Tauri stars, iv) short-term and long-term (evolutionary) variability of flare activity, v) original statistical methods developed for the study of flare stars and their systems, vi) recent advances in research on flashing objects. This review does not present such important areas of research on flare stars as the determination of physical parameters, photometry and colorimetry of stars and their flares, detailed studies of individual stars, theoretical works on possible mechanisms of flares. These areas were well presented in many books and reviews by Ambartsumian and Mirzoyan.
Search and Studies of the First Byurakan Survey Blue Stellar Objects
Authors:   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Mickaelian A. M. , Mikayelyan G. A. ,   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Abrahamyan H. V. ,   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Paronyan G. M. ,   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia
Published: January 2022

The First Byurakan Survey (FBS) 2nd Part was devoted to search and studies of Blue Stellar Objects (BSOs) and Late-type Stars. Eleven lists of 1103 BSOs were published in Astrophysics in 1990-1996, found in FBS low-dispersion spectroscopic plates. The selection was carried out in the region with +33◦ > δ > +45◦ and δ >+61◦ with a surface of ∼4000 deg2. As a result, the catalogue of the FBS BSOs was compiled. Its preliminary version has been available at CDS since 1999. We revised and updated the FBS BSOs catalogue with the new data from recently published optical and multiwavelength catalogues to give access to all available data and make further comparative studies of the properties of these objects possible. We made cross-correlations of the FBS BSOs catalogue with the MAPS, USNO-B1.0, SDSS, and 2MASS, as well as ROSAT, IRAS, NVSS, and FIRST catalogs, added updated SIMBAD and NED data for the objects, and provided accurate DSS1 and DSS2 positions and revised photometry. We also checked the objects for proper motion and variability. A refined classification for the low-dispersion spectra in the Digitized First Byurakan Survey (DFBS) was carried out. The revised and updated catalogue of FBS blue stellar objects contains 1101 objects. The FBS blue stellar objects catalogue can be used to study a complete sample of white dwarfs, hot subdwarfs, HBB stars, cataclysmic variables, bright AGN, and to investigate individual interesting objects.
On the Magnetic Fields of Galaxies
Authors:   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Andreasyan R. R.
Published: January 2022

We bring results of some our investigations of magnetic field of our Galaxy and extragalactic radio sources. For the study were used data of Faraday rotation of pulsars and extragalactic radio sources as well as data of physical and morphological properties of more than 500 radio galaxies of different morphological classes.
Testing the evolution of the absolute magnitude of type Ia supernovae and cosmological parameters
Authors:   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Mahtessian A. P. , Karapetian G. S. ,   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Hovhannisyan M. A. ,   NAS RA Institute of Applied Problems of Physics, Armenia, Movsisyan V. H. ,   NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia, Mahtessian L. A. ,   NAS RA Institute of Applied Problems of Physics, Armenia
Published: January 2022

Computer simulations show that, in estimating cosmological parameters, the best agreement between theory and observation is achieved by assuming the evolution of the absolute magnitude of type Ia supernovae. This requires only 0.3m of evolution for the time corresponding to z = 1. This leads to zero density of hidden energy in the Universe.
On the STEM Concept Projection on the Field of Astronomical Knowledge
Authors:   Tamar the King University, Tbilisi, Georgia, Gheonjian L. A.
Published: January 2022

Astronomy, as the result of activity and development of the technology of human cognition of his existence environment, should be considered as the basis for an effective educational approach. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) approach has failed because of limitations caused by the focus on the needs of engineering education only. The STEM projection on the field of astronomical knowledge, technology of means, engineering of instrumentation and mathematical modeling as science and technology language, removes limitations and solves the task to form an educated person. This idea finds solid ground if from philosophy, as a tool for unification, we turn to psychology which studies systems organized around the phenomenon of memory with the goal to reflect and comprehend reality in order to create a new reality and environment for preservation of the viability of human being. This approach is present and developed in different aspects of The General Psychological Theory of Set of Dimitri Uznadze. Based on Uznadze, education is an organized process of accumulation in memory of information that we unconsciously, but adequately use in situations of reality recognizing them as already known. Consciousness serves the memory to create new sets of behavior in new previously unknown situations. Education seems to be ideal, if one step by step organizes situations-tasks of consciousness “switching on” to search for solutions in own memory, in external source or experimentally. If one uses the Psychology of Set as a model of the educational process, astronomy is the best information environment for it.
JIHADI MILITANCY IN BAJAUR AGENCY AND ITS IMPACT IN THE AREA
Authors:   Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan, Ullah Kiramat , Khan Muhammad Ayaz ,   Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan, Khan Tariq Anwar ,   Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
Published: January 2022

It is undeniable fact that the newly merger District Bajaur in Malakand Division of Pakistan is the victimized of Jehadism, Talibanization and militancy, left indelible imprints on the socio-economic and political lives of the local people. This article aims to focus on the origin; growth of jihadi militancy in the area with special emphasis on the impact of the military operation on Bajaur District of Pakistan. The Paper discusses that how the militants established the F.M radio station for mass mobilization and succeed in the emergence of Tahrik-i-Taliban Bajaur and the rise of militancy in the area. A descriptive method was used in which both primary and secondary sources in the form of Interviews, journals, books, and reports were consulted and reviewed while carrying out this research paper. The article highlights that Maulvi (Muslim religious scholar) Faqeer Muhammad, the vice chief, and some other prominent leaders of Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were intended to accomplish the mission of Sufi Muhammad to implement Shariah (Islamic) law through an unlawful and violent armed struggle in Bajaur Agency of Pakistan. In this process, many civilians, government servants, and large numbers of notables were being killed and abducted for ransom. Besides, heavy losses were also reported in the form of severe damages to educational institutions, houses, agriculture, livestock, poultry farms, and small-scale industries. It is concluded from the study that militancy and military operation had a paramount negative impact on the lives of local inhabitants of District Bajaur. Keywords: Taliban, Bajaur, Militancy, Law, Maulvi.
INDO-PAK HYDROPOLITICS: IMPLICATIONS FOR DISPUTED JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Authors:   Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Jahanzaib Sardar
Published: January 2022

India and Pakistan have been fighting over Kashmir, a contested region that is claimed by both the countries. Competition over waterways and dependence over water assets of Kashmir remains a bone of contention between India and Pakistan. This Research paper discusses the dependence of India and Pakistan over water sources originating from Kashmir. Kashmir, besides emotional attachment also has strategic, economic and political benefits for India and Pakistan. In the twenty first century, traditional concepts of state security have been changed. We have moved from traditional security aspects to non-traditional security aspects. Water is included in one of the non-traditional security aspects. India having all cards in hands is showing its’ hegemonic by choking the loose points of Pakistan. Though Indus Water treaty was signed in 1960’s to resolve the water issues between the two countries, but still we have not found any direct solution that will resolve the water crisis and provide permanent peace in the region. There is no way forward which will provide a win win situation for India, Pakistan and Kashmir in Indus water treaty. The researcher accounted that Indus Water Treaty has proved successful as far as its’ theoretical approach is concerned, but has failed in implementation and practicality. The researcher has used Hourglass model to analyze the Indus Water Treaty and to suggest the way forward that will lead towards a conflict resolution. Mixed methods have been used in the research from secondary sources to analyze water dependence. The research also seeks to analyze Indus water treaty and to explore the prospects for equal division of water resources. The subject matter of the research is Indo-Pak water dependency over water of Kashmir with a focus on how it will contribute towards the socio-economic status of India and Pakistan in the region and also how much dependence on water would affect the regional peace and stability in Kashmir conflict. Keywords: Conflict resolution, Hourglass glass model, Kashmir conflict, India-Pakistan water dependency, Indus water Treaty, Composite Dialogue process.
THE HYDROPOLITICS OF SOUTH ASIA: AN ANALYSIS
Authors:   Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Mehsud Muhammad Imran , Khan Tariq Anwar ,   Hazara University Mansehra, Jalal Iqra ,   University of The Punjab Lahore.
Published: January 2022

This paper gives a comprehensive analysis of hydropolitics of the region of South Asia. It discusses different types of water issues prevalent in the region. However, its primary focus is on the water disputes between India and Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, India and Nepal, and Pakistan and Afghanistan. This paper argues that water security has assumed great importance in South Asia because of the demand-supply gap of water. Such a regional water deficit is due to a number of factors which include climate change, over-population, intensive use of water in irrigation, and the changing lifestyle. This water crisis has resulted in regional co-riparian water disputes. These water disputes are gaining complexity due to different regional dynamics like power imbalances, upper-lower riparian syndrome, territorial disputes, and trust deficit. Keywords: South Asia, Hydro politics, Water, Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
Caulerpin from a New Source Spatoglossum asperum: a Brown Alga
Authors: Jehan Ara Jehan Ara , Viqar Sultana Viqar Sultana , Amna Tariq Amna Tariq , Darakhshan Taj Darakhshan Taj , Maria Azam and Viqar Uddin Ahmed Maria Azam and Viqar Uddin Ahmed
Published: January 2022

Caulerpin, an orange-red algal pigment possessing a unique bis-indole structure, has been found in 80% of the species of the green alga genus Caulerpa. Caulerpin and the corresponding diacid have been shown to be plant growth regulators and posses various biological activities. Caulerpin has also been reported from the red alga Chondria armata. This is the first report of the isolation of caulerpin from brown seaweed Spatoglossum asperum J. Ag. The compound was purified by column chromatography and was characterized on the basis of spectroscopic techniques.
Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Bioactivity of Copper Complex with bi-[N-(propionic acid)] terephthalal diacythydrazon
Authors: Fengying Chen Fengying Chen , Wangting Wu Wangting Wu , Shuiyang He Shuiyang He
Published: January 2022

A new Cu(II) complex with bi-[N-(propionic acid)] terephthalal diacythydrazon (H4L) was obtained by the reaction of CuCl2•2H2O and H4L in 1:1 pyridine and methanol. According to X-ray diffraction, the product was a binuclear complex, [Cu2L(pyridine)6]•2H2O. Each Cu(II) in the complex is six-coordinated by one N and two O atoms of H4L and three N atoms from pyridine. The coordination polyhedron around Cu(II) can be described as an octahedron with slightly distorted. Inaddition, antibacterial activities of the complex against coliform were investigated. The results showed that the inhibit rates of binuclear complex were 83% against coliform.
The Effects of Some Bis - 1, 2, 4 - Triazole Containing Aminomethyl Derivatives on MDA Levels and Vitamins in Tissues of Rats
Authors: Naci Omer Alayunt Naci Omer Alayunt , Mustafa Karatepe Mustafa Karatepe , Akif Evren Parlak Akif Evren Parlak , Mustafa Ulas Mustafa Ulas , Semra Turkoglu Sevgi Durna Dastan Semra Turkoglu Sevgi Durna Dastan , Metin Koparir and Sait Celik Metin Koparir and Sait Celik
Published: January 2022

It was reported that the 1, 2, 4-triazole and the derivatives of this compound demonstrate numerous activities in a pharmacological point of view. 1, 2, 4-Triazole moieties were employed in an extensive range of drug candidates, which are therapeutically promising and include anti-inflammatories, anti-anxiety compounds, sedatives, CNS stimulants, antimicrobial agents, and antimycotic ones such as intraconazole, fluconazole and voriconazole. In the current investigation, several aminomethyl derivatives, which contain bis-1, 2, 4-triazole, were newly synthesized and their impacts on the levels of antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were examined in serum, kidney and liver of rats.
The investigation of the levels of the vitamins (A, C and E) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were performed by calculations in HPLC system. In the study, the observed antioxidant activity revealed that all the analyzed compounds, have promising antioxidant activities, which may be the result of the presence of benzylpiperazine and dipropylamine, and a methylpiperidine moiety as well as the allyl group. Therefore, it was concluded that ample scope exists for further studies.