bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Process Approach in the Development of Convergence of Investment Processes at the Enterprise in the Context of Digitalization
Authors:   National Aviation University, Arefiev Serhii O. , Arefieva Olena V. ,   National Aviation University, Kopcha Yuriy Yu. ,   National Aviation University
Published: February 2024

The article considers the essence and components of convergence of both the subjects of creation and the subjects of consumption of innovative values. It is proved that convergent investment processes mean not only technological unification, but also integration of different sectors, resulting in creation of conditions for integrated development and use of synergy. It is proposed to consider the convergent components through the convergent field that represents a dynamic and interacting environment in which various factors are combined to achieve common goals and create new opportunities. This made it possible to identify them and substantiate the essential and functional load in the implementation of innovative processes at the enterprise in the context of digitalization. It is determined that the organization of convergent investments involves the formation of cross-functional teams that cooperate to optimize resources and achieve the maximum value of the enterprise, based on the process approach. An important part of the functional structure is the definition of possible competence interaction in the implementation of technological innovations that allow combining multi-level processes and approaches in the intellectualization of labor. The structuring of the convergence of interacting elements in the implementation of innovations in a dynamic business environment is carried out on the basis of coherence and effective solution of problems within the framework of convergent investment processes, which contributes to the creation of innovative solutions and ensures the competitive advantages of the enterprise in a dynamic business environment.
The Modeling of Business Processes in the Modern Business Environment
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Rozhko Viktor I. , Khlystun Anastasiia A. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: February 2024

In the face of fierce competition in almost all areas of business activity, the task of modeling the business processes in the modern business environment is extremely important. The article explores aspects of management and modeling of business processes. The authors analyze available methods and the modern modeling tools for improvement and automation of business processes. The necessity of using the modeling of business processes and its impact on the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises is determined. Thus, the study determines the economic feasibility of using the modeling of business processes in the context of the modern competitive environment and its impact on improving the efficiency and competitiveness of companies. Using the practical experience of foreign companies, methodical recommendations on the introduction of the business process modeling in the company's management are proposed, due to the need for an integrated approach to organizational management. Particular attention is paid to a detailed study of the experience of applying the modeling of business processes at foreign enterprises, which are now the undisputed leaders in the market. Thanks to the experience of such companies, the study reveals the practical advantages and challenges of using the modeling to achieve optimal business efficiency and increase its competitiveness. The study results show that companies that successfully implement the modeling of business processes are able to effectively adapt to changes in the environment, and promptly implement improvements and innovations. This makes them not only more competitive but also resilient to market challenges. Thus, use of the modeling of business processes is becoming a strategic tool that helps to improve the operational efficiency of an enterprise and ensure its success in today's competitive environment.
The Mechanism of Financial Security Management of the Insurance Company
Authors:   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, Kopylyuk Oksana I. , Muzychka Oleksandra М. ,   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, Ivanochko Stepan S. ,   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, Login Vitaly B. ,   Lviv University of Trade and Economics
Published: February 2024

The aim of the article is to substantiate the mechanism for managing the financial security of an insurance company in the context of endogenous and exogenous risks, threats and hazards. It is proved that the economic essence of the concept of «financial security of the insurer» can be interpreted on the basis of system, system-activity, state, resource, criterion, indicator, risk- and strategically oriented approaches. It is proposed to consider the financial security of the insurer as a complex characteristic of its activities, which reflects the ability to manage finances, accumulate insurance premiums, fulfill obligations in the face of existing risks, threats and hazards of exogenous and endogenous nature. It is proved that ensuring the financial security of the insurer is based on an effective mechanism specific to each insurance company, depends on the purpose, financial and economic activities of the company, the level of its security and forms, methods and levers of its provision. The mechanism for managing the financial security of an insurance company has been improved, which is based on the definition of targets, forms, methods, levers, management tools, regulatory and information support. An approach to improving the mechanism for managing the insurer’s financial security has been developed, which is based on determining the targets of the insurer’s financial security, analyzing and evaluating the dynamics of the main indicators and activity coefficients, the existing methodological instrumentarium for assessing the level of the insurer’s security and substantiating the most acceptable methods, selecting financial security indicators, calculating the indicators of financial security, determining the level of the insurer’s financial security. Prospects for further research are the development of methodical tools and indicators for assessing the level of financial security of the insurer in the context of existential risks, threats and hazards.
A Mechanism of Communal Property Management as a Factor of Activation of Social Service of Resilience in the Context of Decentralization and War
Authors:   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic», Рopelo Olha V. , Kurash Alina M. ,   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic»
Published: February 2024

The essence of a comprehensive social service for the formation of resilience is disclosed. The purpose and expected results from the implementation of the pilot project for the provision of social services for resilience are outlined. The tasks of the authorized bodies of the project participants are presented. The conditions for the participation of the territorial community in the introduction of a comprehensive social service for the formation of resilience are analyzed. The path of the community to the formation of resilience is considered. The difficulties of territorial communities on the way to the efficient use of benefits from the point of view of the interests of their residents are analyzed, in particular: arrangement of premises for the provision of a comprehensive service and ensuring its maintenance from the community budget; a large number of objects of communal property that is not used or that is in an abandoned state; a significant share of municipal infrastructure that is damaged as a result of the full-scale russian invasion, which has become a real challenge for each territorial community, etc. It is noted that the development of social services in territorial communities, in particular resilience services, will be facilitated by the efficient use of communal property resources, including: inventory of available communal property; determination of the number of communal property objects (including by starostats), the premises of which can be used for the work of social service providers, in particular those that meet the established requirements for the provision of viability services, taking into account the geography of their location (remoteness, quantity of population, conveyance, etc.), the needs of the population of specific settlements (starostats) in social services, depending on age, social status, social and demographic tendencies, etc.; formation of an open electronic database of communal property objects, on the basis of which potential providers of social services can work to attract/interest potential partners, including non-governmental organizations. A mechanism of communal property management in the context of activating the social service of resilience in the context of decentralization and war is proposed.
Data Analysis Using Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Skitsko Volodymyr I.
Published: February 2024

The article examines topical issues of using generative artificial intelligence, in particular large language models ChatGPT and Claude, for data analysis. The essence of the term «artificial intelligence» changes over time. And if earlier, when using this term, was talked about expert systems, machine learning, etc., now this term means primarily large language models, among which the most famous are ChatGPT, Claude, Bing, Bard. These models allow you to generate texts, images, audio, and video based on user requests. The purpose of the article is to explore the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT and Claude in data analysis based on existing publications and our own experience. After all, the ability of large language models to communicate in natural language makes them a powerful analytics tool. The paper considers aspects of the main stages of data analysis in the context of the use of large language models: obtaining, collecting and loading input data, their pre-processing, application of mathematical models, visualization and interpretation of results. Practical recommendations for formulating requests to ChatGPT and Claude at each stage of data analysis are provided. It is noted that ChatGPT, thanks to the built-in Advanced Data Analysis service, allows an effectively analysis of data, powered by Python language. This provides higher accuracy of results compared to other large language models. Using a conditional example, a comparison of the capabilities of ChatGPT and Claude in data analysis is carried out. It is shown that ChatGPT allows you to build dependency models, generate graphs and give meaningful explanations of the results obtained. At the same time, Claude’s capabilities in data analysis are quite limited. It is concluded that ChatGPT has significantly greater potential for data analysis compared to Claude and other chatbots. However, so far, large language models cannot completely replace data analysts and powerful decision support systems. In further research, it is proposed to focus on the study of the practical application of the capabilities of ChatGPT and, in particular, its Advanced Data Analysis service to solve various data analysis problems.
The Development of Export-Import Activity on the Basis of Information and Communication Technologies
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Malуarets Lyudmyla M. , Norik Larisa A. ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Baliuk Yuliia S. ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Budarin Oleksii S. ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
Published: February 2024

Information and communication technologies (ICT) are rapidly becoming a decisive factor and driving force for the development of export-import activities of many enterprises. The aim of the article is to identify the main directions of development of export-import activities on the basis of ICT and to assess the relationship between the indicators of the digital economy and the indicators of exports and imports of the EU countries. In this study, based on the analysis of statistical data of the leading European countries-leaders in the field of exports and imports, the features of their export-import activities are highlighted, the degrees of use of ICT in various sectors of the economy of these countries are analyzed, the most important directions of use of ICT for the development of export-import activities are allocated, namely: digital infrastructure: electronic documentation, electronic exchange of information, e-commerce, digital innovations in the manufacturing, digital finance, digital marketing and promotion, digital logistics, cybersecurity. The allocated areas should serve as a guideline for the resumption of Ukraine’s foreign trade during the wartime and in the post-war period. Taking into consideration data of the EU countries, an analysis of the impact of the indicators of the components of the index of digital economy and society on the volume of exports and imports in 2022 is carried out on the basis of regression models. It is substantiated that the effect of the use of ICT will strengthen our country’s position in the competitive field of international trade. For the leading countries of exports and imports, it is determined that the introduction of 5G technology is of significant importance in the context of the development of foreign trade, which at present is an urgent and strategic direction for the development of these countries. Further direction of development of this study is envisaged in the study of models of dynamics and the inclusion of additional factors influencing foreign trade, namely human potential, financial and material support for the introduction of ICT based on the experience of leading European countries.
The Instruments for Funding the Ecological Development of the EU
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Fedirko Oleksandr A. , Fedirko Nataliia V. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Vasiuk Nataliia O. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: February 2024

The aim of the article is to scientifically substantiate the role of modern EU financing instruments in stimulating ecological development. The research methodology is based on the content analysis of ecological development financing instruments in the EU, their comparison and scientific generalization to substantiate further priorities for the implementation of the EU strategy «European Green Deal». The authors have examined the models of management of financial resources in the EU – direct, joint and indirect management. It is found that the EU Member States and their competent authorities develop their own national programs, coordinate the selection of projects, as well as ensure the operational management of such programs and the implementation of payments. The article shows that the most used financial instrument used within the framework of the EU programs and funds for the provision of financial resources are grants. It is determined that recently in some areas of the EU policies (first of all, in regional, entrepreneurial, and innovation) such instruments as budget guarantees and bank financing instruments (loans, credit guarantees, equity investments) have been actively developing, aimed mainly at profitable and economically viable projects. In the current planned financial period from 2021 to 2027, most EU financial programs and funds have an ecological component. At the same time, a number of the EU programs are created specifically for the purposes of sustainable development, greening of production, prevention and adaptation to climate change, as well as environmental protection, including the LIFE program, the Innovation Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the Modernization Fund. The authors show that the instruments for financing ecological development in the EU cover a wide range of potential beneficiaries, which include not only government agencies and the business sector, but also research institutions and public organizations.
Financing of TNCs’ Innovations in the Context of Innovative Transformation of the Economy of the Regions of Ukraine
Authors:   Lutsk National Technical University, Matrunchyk Dmytro M.
Published: February 2024

It has been found that the world flagship of financing innovation activities are TNCs, which, due to the high level of concentration of investment potential, have the opportunity to finance capital-intensive innovation projects related to the modernization of the most high-tech industries and basic information and telecommunication technologies. It is proved that the selection of sources and methods of financing the innovation activity of TNCs depends on the stage of the life cycle of an innovative product, which makes it possible to timely eliminate the deficit of financing by diversifying the sources of financial and investment support for research, development and approbation of prototypes of equipment and technologies. Studies have shown that the financing of innovation activities in American, European and Japanese TNCs is marked by their distinctive features based on the structure of sources of funding for research and development, in particular the participation of the State in this process. It is determined that Ukraine needs an innovative model of transformation of the post-war economy in order to eliminate at an accelerated pace the terrible consequences of the armed invasion of russian aggressors, to modernize energy-intensive segments of the national economy, to ensure the mass introduction of modern innovative technologies in all phases of the reproductive process and to use the existing production and technical potential of regional economic complexes to straighten territorial imbalances of the socioeconomic development. It has been found that the main catalyst for innovative transformation of regional economic complexes in Ukraine is the inclusion of TNC divisions in them, primarily in terms of financing the processes of production and introduction of innovative technologies. It is substantiated that in the context of the expediency of implementing the best practices of financing research and development into the domestic practice of innovative transformation of the regional economy, it is worth adopting the South Korean experience, which allowed this country to turn from an industrially backward agrarian country into an advanced country in Southeast Asia in a few decades.
Patent Analysis as a Reflection of the Competitive Struggle for the Promising Global Market Niches
Authors:   University of Intellectual Technologies and Communications, Grytsulenko Svitlana I.
Published: February 2024

In the context of increased competition in the world market with the use of all possible tools, including exclusive intellectual property (IP) rights, the issue of patent analysis as its reflection becomes actualized. To this end, the indicators of patent activity are measured in the context of larger patent applicants and the most dynamically developing technological areas. As a result of the study, the main conclusions are made as follows: – there is an active concentration of exclusive IP rights in the patent portfolios of technology leaders carried out around the world, as evidenced by the growth of patent activity for the third year in a row (+5.5% in 2022 compared to 2020); – new heights of patenting (3.46 million applications) were achieved thanks to the Asian region (70% in 2022), with Chinese innovators as the most significant (47%) and Indian innovators as the most dynamic (+36% compared to 2020); – the main competitors in the struggle for promising markets and the patent field are China and the United States, although the latter and a few others (-1%) have lost their positions; – due to the high level of patenting, including international patenting, China is a major user of the PCT system (70015). The 2022 ranking also includes the United States (59056), Japan (50345), South Korea (22012), six European countries, among which Germany is leading (17530); – the active patent position of the leading Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea) allowed to increase the total share of PCT applications to 51% in 2022 from 28% in 2013, to ensure the majority (8) of their companies are in the top 10 business leaders; – the dominance of business in the structure of patenting is a global trend (88% of PCT applications in 2022), since it is the production that needs patents; – the top ten technology areas recorded growth, the most dynamic growth in computing (+92%), digital communications (+83%), and biotechnology (+69%); – in contrast to global trends, patenting by residents of Ukraine, both inland and abroad, is consistently negative, as evidenced by its low level (1080), negative (-69%) dynamics, the dominance of individuals (> 80%) among applicants unable to compete with corporations, a small number (20.9) of patent applications per million inhabitants, a meager share of PCT applications, which is rapidly heading towards zero (up to 0.03% in 2022 from 0.14% in 2013). Taking into account the extremely negative assessments for Ukraine, the need for a technological breakthrough as a prerequisite for achieving the success of the country and national companies in the struggle for promising markets and maintaining control over the domestic market is emphasized.
The State and Tendencies in the Development of the Forestry Industry Complex of Ukraine in the Pre-War Period
Authors:   Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Kolbasin Yevhen S. , Filatova Tetiana A. ,   Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine
Published: February 2024

In the context of low provision of Ukraine with forests, its uneven distribution and low level of forest cover of the territory, and, as a result, forestry reserves, it seems promising to determine the priority areas for the development of the forest industry and mechanisms for effective management of the modern forestry industry complex, taking into account the experience of the structural policy of the countries with the forest fund that is similar in terms of extent. The aim of the article is to provide an in-depth analysis of the status and tendencies in the development of the forestry industry complex of Ukraine in the pre-war period, taking into account its integral components. The article analyzes the status and tendencies in the development of the forestry industry complex of Ukraine in the context of uneven distribution of forests and the extent of the forest fund in different regions of Ukraine. An in-depth analysis of the components of the forestry industry complex in the pre-war period is carried out, in particular, such as: woodworking industry, production of paper and paper products, furniture production. At presence, the woodworking industry of Ukraine has a low level of provision of mainly coniferous wood for forest consumers and the needs of the domestic market, which, in turn, leads to inefficient use of wood resources in conditions of low rates of reproduction of forest plantations. It is determined that the woodworking industry is a priority industry for most of the western regions of Ukraine and can further become a driving force for the intensive development of their economy. The activity of enterprises of the woodworking industry is also characterized from the standpoint of their number, net profit (loss) and profitability. An analysis of the foreign economic component of the development of the woodworking industry of Ukraine is carried out. It is proved that the prerequisite for the further development of the forestry industry complex of Ukraine in the post-war recovery period is its existing potential, which, under the conditions of an effective and systematic State policy in the field of forest management, will achieve an increase in competitiveness and growth of production at the regional level.
Kepemimpinan Jawa Dan Repatriasi Pekerja Migran: Model Untuk Tanggap Krisis Transformatif
Authors: Harini Setyasih , Hatmini Sritami Santi , Nugroho Agung Yudhistira
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini menyajikan analisis mendalam mengenai pendekatan kepemimpinan yang dilakukan Retno Marsudi sebagai Menteri Luar Negeri Indonesia dalam proses penarikan pekerja migran Indonesia dari berbagai negara di tengah krisis kesehatan global. Studi ini menganalisa bagaimana kepemimpinan transformasional dan pendekatan kepemimpinan Jawa yang dilakukan oleh Retno Marsudi dalam sudut pandang penerapan pembelajaran pada gaya kepemimpinan, diplomasi, dan manajemen krisis beliau. Artikel ini juga mengupas tentang pendekatan integrasi kepemimpinan Jawa yang dilakukan Retno Marsudi. Pemanfaatan pendekatan kepemimpinan Jawa Hasta Brata yang dilakukan Retno Marsudi dalam proses penarikan pekerja migran Indonesia di tengah krisis kesehatan global, menawarkanpola gaya kepemimpinan yang terimplementasi dari Hasta Brata dalam manajemen krisis. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi pada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang kepemimpinan yang efektif dalam menghadapi krisis multi dimensi saat ini.
Perancangan Aplikasi Android Kegiatan dan Monitoring Ormawa Uniska Mab Banjarmasin
Authors: Wijaya Yusup Indra , Rahman Muhammad Saidi
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan teknologi mobile yang pesat dan tren penggunaan smartphone telah memberikan peluang besar untuk memanfaatkan aplikasi mobile dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk dalam pengorganisasian kegiatan Ormawa (Organisasi Mahasiswa). Dalam konteks ini, perancangan aplikasi Android untuk monitoring kegiatan Ormawa UNISKA MAB Banjarmasin menjadi penting untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas kegiatan organisasi tersebut. Pada tahap perancangan, penelitian ini akan mempertimbangkan kebutuhan khusus Ormawa UNISKA MAB Banjarmasin, seperti fleksibilitas dan kemudahan penggunaan. Aplikasi akan dirancang dengan menggunakan teknologi terkini dan praktik pengembangan yang baik, sehingga menghasilkan solusi yang handal dan tanggap terhadap kebutuhan Ormawa. Fungsi dan fitur yang akan disertakan dalam aplikasi ini meliputi jadwal kegiatan, pemberitahuan acara, pemantauan kehadiran anggota, pengiriman pengumuman, dan masih banyak lagi. Desain antarmuka pengguna akan dirancang agar intuitif dan mudah digunakan oleh anggota Ormawa dengan berbagai tingkat pemahaman teknologi. Dengan adanya aplikasi Android yang dirancang khusus untuk monitoring kegiatan Ormawa UNISKA MAB Banjarmasin, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan kegiatan, meningkatkan partisipasi anggota, dan menciptakan lingkungan organisasi yang lebih teratur dan efisien. Aplikasi ini juga diharapkan dapat memperkuat identitas dan keberadaan Ormawa di lingkungan kampus.
Rancang Bangun E-Learning Pelajaran Pilihan Pada SMAN 3 Palangkaraya Berbasis Web (Studi Kasus Pelajaran Bahasa Jerman)
Authors: Sam'ani Sam'ani , Haris Ferdiyani , Suparno Suparno , Ichsan Mochammad , Qamaruzzaman Muhammad Haris , Yana Priska
Published: February 2024

The current development of Information Technology makes it easier for people to access information anytime and anywhere, making distance not an obstacle to getting information from various corners of the world. Therefore, mastery of a foreign language other than English is important. One of the foreign languages ​​that has an important role is German, so German language subjects are currently one of the foreign language subjects besides English taught in both SMA, MA and SMK. Using e-Learning makes it possible for the educational process to take place without face-to-face contact and the development of knowledge for students can be done easily. The problem of this research is how to build a Web-Based German e-Learning Application at SMA Negeri 3 Palangkaraya. This application aims to make it easy for students to be able to access German language learning materials wherever they want to access them when connected to the internet network, so that it can encourage students' interest in learning German. The application that will be created is web-based using the PHP programming language with a MySQL database and utilizing tools in web programming, namely bootstrap, which is used to create a website page that supports all kinds of devices. The software development method used is the waterfall model which includes the stages of system/information engineering, analysis, design, implementation (coding), testing and maintenance.
ІСТОРИКО-ПАМ’ЯТКОЗНАВЧИЙ АНАЛІЗ ГРОМАДСЬКИХ ТА ДЕРЖАВНИХ ІНІЦІАТИВ ЗІ ЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ ТА РОЗВИТКУ КУЛЬТУРНОЇ СПАДЩИНИ В УМОВАХ РОСІЙСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: ДВОРЯНИН Парасковія
Published: February 2024

У статті подано огляд чинного законодавства України з питань охорони та збереження куль-турної спадщини з метою визначення повноважень державних і громадських інституцій щодо їїзахисту в умовах війни. Розглянуто основні державні та громадські ініціативи, що провадятьсяспільними зусиллями в умовах воєнних дій: переміщення рухомих пам’яток на безпечніші терито-рії; зведення захисних конструкцій; утворення благодійних фондів для збору фінансових донатівна розвиток культури; укладення проєктів зі збереження та відбудови культурної спадщини; про-ведення інформаційних заходів на світовому «культурному фронті»; розширення санкцій; верифі-кація та реінвентаризація пам’яток; утворення єдиної інформаційної платформи; розробленнястратегії відбудови культурної інфраструктури; започаткування міжнародного проєкту «Лис-тівки з України», створення чат-боту «Зруйнована Спадщина», залучення волонтерів і меценатівдо реалізації творчих проєктів; утворення музейного кризового фонду; укладення програми захи-сту та розвитку української культури.
University teachers' perceptions of AI integration: Insights from a qualitative focus group study
Authors: Módné Takács Judit , Tolner Nikoletta , Pogátsnik Monika
Published: February 2024

The relationship between education and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important, both from the perspective of educators and students, as AI technologies offer many opportunities to improve educational processes. The research aimed to map the use of AI tools from the point of view of the lecturers at a technical institution of higher education. The methodology of the research is a focus group discussion in which we asked N=12 people about their experiences, opinions, and insights related to the educational application of AI. The research results highlighted the advantages of AI tools in the educational process and in replacing written exams, but also pointed out possible disadvantages such as the unreliability factor due to the complexity of oral exams and the challenges of their application in higher education. It can be concluded that the use of AI in the learning process, the examination process, and the development of curricula will lead to the development of teaching methods that are more efficient and effective. The content and structure of education may change as the technological development of artificial intelligence creates a demand for new skills in the labor market. Educational institutions need to adapt to the expectations and opportunities created by AI in the future.
Keywords: AI integration, higher education, teacher, focus group discussion
Investigation of engagement and performance among female and male students in technical Higher Education
Authors: Szilágyi Brigitta , Dobák Dávid
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT
The present-day training domain with the greatest enrolment of students in our nation is that of technical sciences. Nevertheless, this field also witnesses one of the highest rates of dropout. In fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) hold great significance in the future labor market, given the constant growth in the demand for technical experts and information technology (IT) professionals. Thus, curtailing student attrition assumes particular significance. This article presents partial findings from a series of studies investigating the influence of engineering students' attitudes and commitment on academic outcomes. Our analysis places particular emphasis on the comparison of the academic achievements of male and female students.
Escape Rooms and Collaborative Problem-Solving: Examining the Competence of Teacher Candidates
Authors: Manojlovic Heléna
Published: February 2024

The paper discusses the use of educational escape rooms as an innovative learning activity that can engage and motivate students to master the curriculum. Traditional didactic models are no longer sufficient to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed in the real world. Therefore, competencies such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, learning, and performance enhancement are essential.
An educational escape room is a game created for pedagogical purposes. It involves clues, logical puzzles, and tasks that a team must solve in a limited time. The game's goal is to escape from a physical room or find a hidden object. A crucial aspect of the game is the development of soft skills.
The paper presents the authors' own educational escape room game, which was designed to measure collaborative problem-solving competencies among students in higher education. The authors used Guttmann diagrams to analyse students' performance according to their competence level.
The study provides insights into the methodological possibilities of using educational escape rooms to measure collaborative problem-solving competence among students in higher education. The findings have implications for the design of future educational escape room games and for the development of collaborative problem-solving skills among students in higher education.
A magyar felsőoktatási intézmények integrációs és modernizációs törekvései a fenntarthatóság és oktatásmódszertan területén
Authors: Balog Emese , Kálmán Anikó
Published: February 2024

A Károli Gáspár Református Egyetemmel közösen végzett vizsgálat célja, hogy ismertesse a magyar felsőoktatási intézmények fejlesztéseit, hogy központok létrehozásával támogassák az innovatív oktatásmódszertanok meghonosítását. 2022 végén kezdtünk el foglalkozni a kutatással, amikor már túl volt az ország a Covid járványon és a hozzá kapcsolódó lezárásokon, online oktatáson.
Sajátos nevelési igényű hallgatók támogatása a felsőoktatásban
Authors: Pólik Ádám
Published: February 2024

Vizsgálatom fókuszában a sajátos nevelési igényű hallgatók vizsgálata áll, személyiségük, helyzetük és nehézségeik az oktatási rendszerben. A témaválasztásom oka, hogy társadalmunkban egyre nagyobb figyelmet szentelnek az SNI-s diákok, hallgatók segítésére, több tekintetben is aktuális ezáltal. Nagyjából 3 éve segítek aktívan különböző szempontból hátrányos helyzetű tanulókat, legyen ez szellemi (sajátos nevelési igény) vagy fizikai hátrányos helyzet (például kerekesszékes hallgató). A segítségnyújtás Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem HSZI (Hallgatói Szolgáltatási Igazgatóság) hatáskörén belül történik, Korrepetitor Program a hivatalos megnevezés. Ennek lényege, hogy felmerülő igény esetén a kapcsolattartó kollégák és kolleginák megpróbálják lehetőségükhöz mérten kielégíteni a releváns hiányosságokat. Ennek megfelelően segítő „magántanárokat” (korrepetitor) rendelnek az adott diák adott tantárgyához szerződéses formátumban a releváns félév időtartamára.
Efecto residual de desinfectantes de uso hospitalario frente a Acinetobacter baumannii
Authors: Llanga Ayol Katherine Estefanía , Tapia Vallejo Verónica Esperanza , Arteaga Sarmiento Sandra Denisse
Published: February 2024

Introducción. Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) es un patógeno multirresistente responsable de infecciones nosocomiales principalmente en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) y en pacientes inmunocomprometidos. Como medida para evitar la propagación de la bacteria, es necesario realizar la desinfección frecuente en las áreas de atención al paciente y los instrumentos empleados para ello. Por lo que resulta de gran importancia evaluar el efecto residual de los desinfectantes recomendados por el Ministerio de Salud Pública para ser utilizados en ambientes hospitalarios. Objetivo. Verificar la efectividad residual de yodopovidona, peróxido de hidrógeno, glutaraldehído, clorhexidina, hipoclorito de sodio, amonio cuaternario y monopersulfato de potasio empleados como desinfectantes de uso hospitalario frente a A. baumannii. Metodología. Se trató de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y longitudinal, se emplearon cepa de A. baumannii, sobre las cuales se evaluó el efecto residual de clorhexidina, hipoclorito de sodio, amonio cuaternario y monopersulfato de potasio en diferentes periodos de tiempo. Resultados. El glutaraldehído y la clorhexidina fueron los desinfectantes con mejor efecto residual, manteniéndose efectivos hasta las 24 horas, sin embargo, sus halos de inhibición fueron de diámetro pequeño, con lo que sugiere una posible resistencia a los mismos. Conclusión.  Los desinfectantes con mejor efecto residual sobre las A. baumannii fueron glutaraldehído y clorhexidina, con inhibición de la bacteria hasta las 24 horas después de su aplicación. De igual forma. El peróxido de hidrógeno obtuvo este efecto hasta las 12 horas. Las concentraciones del hipoclorito de sodio, la yodopovidona y el amonio cuaternario no mostraron efecto residual. Área de estudio general: Bioquímica y Farmacia. Área de estudio específica: Microbiología. Tipo de estudio:  Artículo original / Original article.
Extra-linguistic Factors Affecting Learner's English Speaking at the Tertiary Level in Bangladesh
Authors: Akanda Firoz , Marzan Lulu Al
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the primary speaking difficulties encountered by tertiary-level English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Bangladesh and explores the influence of extra-linguistic factors on their English-speaking abilities. The research involves 77 participants from six Bangladeshi universities who have completed at least one English-speaking course. Utilizing a Likert-scale questionnaire encompassing 13 closed-ended questions, the study employs a quantitative approach. The findings reveal that speaking challenges are prevalent among EFL learners, with major difficulties including lack of conceptual knowledge, fluency, vocabulary, confidence, and grammar. Additionally, cultural, psychological, educational, and social factors significantly influence speaking proficiency. The cultural influences encompass pronunciation, communication styles, and idiom comprehension—where psychological factors like confidence and fear of making mistakes play a vital role. Educational factors, including classroom environments and feedback mechanisms, play a vital role. Engagement with English media and real-life English interactions also affect speaking skills. The study suggests cultural sensitivity, psychological support, improved learning environments, feedback mechanisms, media engagement, and increased real-world contacts to boost speaking proficiency in EFL learners.
IUBAT Review, 6(2): 92-105
Exploring the Psychological Trauma of Mary Turner in Doris Lessing’s The Grass Is Singing
Authors: Ahmed Sheikh Saifullah
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the traumas of Mary Turner, the protagonist of the widely celebrated novel The Grass Is Singing (1950) by Doris May Lessing (1919-2013). The plot of the novel centers on Mary Turner, a white farmer’s wife whose declining mental health and eventual tragedy reveal society’s deeply established biases and repressive structures. Psychological trauma includes abuse, violence, accidents, war, and witnessing traumatic occurrences that may cause long-term mental health issues such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, despair, emotional numbness, and relationship issues. Therefore, using trauma theory and psychological frameworks, the study examines Mary’s traumatic experiences that shape her actions and interactions throughout the novel. In the novel, Mary seems to be terrified by her infantile memories, traumatized by the social slurs, and trapped in an African parched terrain, approximating the wasteland, from which she cannot escape. She has relentless nightmares about haunting sexuality, sporadically with her father or Moses. It seems that her repressed desires unlocked into her dreams persecute her inexorably. Therefore, she mislays control over herself and suffers from a complete nervous breakdown. Consequently, Mary undergoes a syndrome of psychopathology that includes neurosis, psychosis, paranoia, and personality disorder for which she cannot lead a normal life. A qualitative content analysis method is adopted to inspect Mary’s childhood trauma that persuades her disorders. The analysis suggests a correlation between adolescent trauma and psychosis, which can disrupt an individual’s sense of self, conduct, and mental state. Accordingly, Mary’s conscious control breaks down as her childhood pain returns, revealing her natural urges and unconscious side.
IUBAT Review, 6(2): 115-130
Production Performances, Meat and Egg Quality, and Serum Biochemical Parameters of Three Native Chicken Genotypes: Laying at Seventh Generation
Authors: Faruque Shakila , Bhuiyan AKFH , Hassan Md Rakibul , Rabbani MAG , Sarker N R , Khatun Halima , Hossain M T , Manu Md Mizanur Rahman , Islam M H , Ali Md Zulfekar
Published: February 2024

The present study was conducted to assess the laying performances and compare the performances of three native chicken genotypes under intensive management. Egg production was recorded up to 280 days. For Kadaknath (K), a total of 500 pedigree hatched day old chicks were identified individually by wing band.  In seventh generation, 26.19%, 10.89% and 18.18% birds of Non-descript Deshi (ND), Hilly (HI) and Naked Neck (NN) had laid egg ranged 80-89%. Chick weight was not affected (p>0.05) by genotype. Fertility of ND, HI and NN was 88.96%, 87.03% and 86.67%, respectively. Significantly (p<0.001) the highest hatchability (90.85%) was found in ND compared to HI (89.25%) and NN (83.94%). The highest egg production number of ND, HI and NN were 79.08, 69.33 and 74.86, respectively. In this study, the average HDEP% of ND, HI and NN were found to be 56.48, 49.52 and 53.47, respectively. Body weight at first lay is 1111.0g and at 8th week is 685.4g. FCR at 0-8 week is 3.0. Significantly (p<0.05) the lowest glucose content was found in K chicken (4.34mMol/L) compared to HI (7.34mMol/L)), NN (5.88mMol/L) and ND (5.76mMol/L). Iron content of blood was non-significantly highest in K chicken compared to other three native chickens. Haemoglobin content of blood was non-significantly highest in HI chicken. ND was superior for egg production, fertility and hatchability traits. No extra ordinary result was found in case of Kadaknath chicken.
SAARC J. Agric., 21(2): 207-216 (2023)
Effect of Native Trichoderma as Seed Treatment on Germination and Seedling Performance of Lentil Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress Conditions
Authors: Adhikari Pratishtha , Shrestha Sundar Man , Manandhar Hira Kaji , Marahatta Santosh
Published: February 2024

Physiological and water stress conditions substantially impede seed germination and the establishment of plant population. In 2020, a study was conducted in a completely randomized design (CRD) to identify potential Trichoderma strains that could alleviate physiological and water stress in germinating seeds. To create physiological stress, seeds were kept in an incubator at high relative humidity (90%) and temperature (40ºC) for 20 days. Similarly, to induce water stress on germinating seeds, Polyethylene glycol (PEG) was applied in four concentrations (0, 5, 10, and 15%). Nine different isolates of Trichoderma were isolated from forest and agricultural soil and conidial suspension was applied to lentil seeds to deposit 107cfu per gram of seeds. For each treatment, a total of one hundred seeds were placed on three layered moist blotter paper and incubated at 25±2°C. Germination was measured after every 24 hours. Under stress conditions, seeds treated with Trichoderma exhibited enhanced germination, root and shoot length, dry and fresh weight of root and shoot of seedlings as compared to untreated seeds. Highest seed germination under physiological stress and water stress was observed with Trichoderma isolates T87, Forest soil and T62, Darchula respectively. Isolate T87, Forest soil demonstrated the highest vigor index of seedlings in stress conditions. Seed treated with Trichoderma isolates also displayed significant improvement in germination under biotic stress induced by Sclerotium rolfsii. Trichoderma isolate T31, Banke showed highest germination under biotic stress. These findings highlight the potential of Trichoderma to enhance plant resilience and promote healthier growth under challenging environmental conditions.
SAARC J. Agric., 21(2): 145-156 (2023)
Investigating the Integration of Collaborative Skills and Microlearning-based English Reading Materials for Seventh Graders
Authors: Rizkiani Ferina , Mayuni and Darmahusni Ilza
Published: February 2024

Collaborative skills are one of the 21st-century skills that must be practiced for seventh graders in English reading materials because they are helpful in accomplishing the learning goals as the characteristics of Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. However, collaborative skills have not been fully integrated into the English reading materials from the previous curriculum. Moreover, microlearning is the trend of learning method that appears in the English reading materials. This study focused on collaborative skills and microlearning in the reading activities from the English reading materials because the previous studies only focused on collaborative strategies. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the integration of collaborative skills and microlearning-based English reading materials for seventh graders. Content analysis was employed as the method of this study. The English reading materials were analyzed using a collaborative skills framework by The Cambridge Life Competencies and microlearning descriptors by Allela. The findings revealed 5 chapters consisting of 3 to 4 units, and only 4 chapters integrate with collaborative skills, there are seven indicators of collaborative skills (CS); CS 1, CS 4, CS 5, CS 6, CS 7, CS 8, and CS 10. Furthermore, seven components of microlearning (ML) are found in the English reading materials, and they are ML 3, ML 4, ML 5, ML 6, ML 7, ML8, and ML10. In brief, this enhanced understanding will help to improve projections on the outcomes of integrating microlearning and collaborative abilities with other 21st-century skills into English reading materials, leading to a more thorough integration.