bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scene description with context information using dense-LSTM
Authors: Singh Varsha , Agrawal Prakhar , Tiwary Uma Shanker
Published: February 2023

Generating natural language description for visual content is a technique for describing the content available in the image(s). It requires knowledge of both the domains of computer vision and natural language processing. For this, various models with different approaches are suggested. One of them is encoder-decoder-based description generation. Existing papers used only objects for descriptions, but the relationship between them is equally essential, requiring context information. Which required techniques like Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). This paper proposes an encoder-decoder-based methodology to generate human-like textual descriptions. Dense-LSTM is presented for better description as a decoder with a modified VGG19 encoder to capture information to describe the scene. Standard datasets Flickr8K and Flickr30k are used for testing and training purposes. BLEU (Bilingual Evaluation Understudy) score is used to evaluate the generated text. For the proposed model, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) is developed, which produces the audio description of the output received and provides an interface for searching the related visual content and query-based search.
A method for predicting blast-induced ground vibration based on Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System
Authors: Chen Yong , Long Feiyu , Kuang Wei , Zhang Tianbao
Published: February 2023

Blast-induced ground vibration is highly possible to result in serious losses such as destroyed buildings. The crucial parameter of the mentioned vibration is peak particle velocity (PPV). Many equations have been developed to predict PPV, however, worse performance has been reported by multiple literatures. This paper developed a method for predicting PPV based on Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System. Firstly, Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance was employed to identify the blasting design parameters which significantly contribute to the PPV induced by blasting. Secondly, K-means method was applied to determine the value ranges of the selected parameters. The selected parameters and corresponding value ranges were combined to input into Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System for obtaining predicted PPV. Totally, 280 samples were collected from a blasting site. 260 out of them were used to train the proposed method and 20 were assigned for test. The proposed method was tested in the comparison with empirical equation USBM, multiple linear regression analysis, pure Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System in terms of the difference between predicted PPV and measured PPV, coefficient of correlation, root-mean-square error, and mean absolute error. The results from that showed that the proposed method has the better performance in PPV prediction.
Evaluation of MSOT students’ didactic knowledge and practice vs. real-time performance in manual patient transfers
Authors: Alnaser Musaed Z. , Richard Lynne
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND: Due to the nature of its occupations, the healthcare industry recognizes that manually lifting, transferring, and handling patients are high-risk activities and leading factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Research studies highlight that students are not receiving adequate training in manual patient transfer. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the procedural knowledge in patient transfer of second-year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy students and their practical skills in performing a manual patient transfer. METHODS: This observational, cross-sectional study included 23 occupational therapy students. Students completed the transfer technique knowledge assessment and subsequently performed a real-time manual patient transfer. RESULTS: No significant association was found between the participants’ knowledge and performance in MPT (x2(2) = 0.578, p = 0.749). All students scored highly on the knowledge assessment (μ= 9.3, SD =±1.02); however, the performance on real-time manual patient transfer was moderate (μ= 11.57, SD =±3.37) for the majority of students. CONCLUSION: A gap exists between the results of students’ knowledge and practice versus real-time performance in manual patient transfer. The practical training students receive on manual patient transfers in the academic setting may not equip them with the necessary skills and techniques to perform safe transfers.
Influence of smartphone game play on head flexion angle, muscle activity, and load at C7 among adolescents
Authors: Dandumahanti Bhanu Priya , Subramaniyam Murali
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND: Smartphones cause physiological problems due to inappropriate postures and extensive usage. India, being the second leading country with the highest number of smartphone users (492 million in 2021), has witnessed a significant rise in smartphone-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). OBJECTIVE: This study compared the effects of 60-min smartphone gameplay on head flexion angle, muscle activity, and loads at C7 on Indian adolescents. METHODS: A subjective assessment was conducted on 1659 participants, of which, 40 young male adults aged between 20–28 years performed the experimental trial. Muscle (Sternocleidomastoid) activity, head flexion angle, and load acting at the neck (C7) were analyzed through postural assessment, pre-and post-subjective analysis. RESULTS: Participants maintained an average of 28.46°±4.04° head flexion angle for more than 43 min (71%) in an hour while performing the task. The muscle activity increased to 23% (p < 0.001) of MVC at the end of the task compared to the beginning. CONCLUSION: The results indicated a significant increase in muscle activity (1.61 times), spinal loads (4.6 times) and subjective discomfort (2.9 times) after prolonged smartphone usage. It is evident that various aspects (duration, posture, content) play a vital role in smartphone-related MSD and there is a potential risk of cervical spine problems. The increased loads reduce muscle stiffness and increase intervertebral disc pressure.
Workplace factors that promote and hinder work ability and return to work among individuals with long-term effects of COVID-19: A qualitative study
Authors: Gyllensten Kristina , Holm Alexander , Sandén Helena
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND: Long COVID is defined by the persistence of physical and/or psychological and cognitive symptoms debuting after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Individuals affected describe impairing and debilitating symptoms sometimes making it difficult to take part in work and social life. Long COVID is likely to have an impact on the work force. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore workplace factors that promote and hinder work ability and return to work among individuals with long-term effects of COVID-19. METHODS: A qualitative design was used. Data were collected by semi-structured focus group interviews and analysed using inductive thematic analysis. To increase trustworthiness, several researchers were involved in the data collection and analysis. Five focus group interviews were conducted with individuals suffering from long-term effects from COVID-19 affecting their work ability. In total, 19 individuals participated in the study, and all were working at least 50 per cent at the time of recruitment. RESULTS: Five main themes emerged from the analysis: Communication and support, Possibilities to adjust work, Acceptance of new limitations, Increased need for recovery from work and Lack of knowledge and understanding of the effects of Covid. CONCLUSION: The results suggested that it is useful to facilitate communication, support and work adjustments for individuals suffering from Long COVID. It is also important to accept limitations and fluctuations in work ability and encourage recovery during and after work.
Antibiogram Analysis of Salmonella paratyphi A Isolated from Gall Bladder Patients in District Peshawar, Pakistan
Authors: Uddin Muhammad Nazir , Mukhtiar Alveena , Khan Muddasir , Ali Ghadir , Khan Wajid , Uddin Taj , Khalid Shah , Akbar Sajeela , Hayat Fawad
Published: February 2023

Salmonella paratyphi A harbors gall bladder in the human body. It serves as a site of persistence for Salmonella paratyphi A. It is an enteric pathogen which has become resistant to many drugs. Therefore, the current study was designed for the identification and antibiogram analysis of S. paratyphi A, isolated from the gall bladder patients undergone cholecystectomy. It included 250 samples of bile, stone, and tissue of patients. The sampleswere cultured on blood, macConkey, and Salmonella Shigella media. Further identification was carried out by morphological oxidase test and Analytical Profile Index (API) strips, followed by antibiogram analysis of the isolates. In the current study, twenty-eight (11.2%) paratyphi A were isolated including 10 (10%) from male patients and 18 (12%) from female patients. Furthermore, 96 samples were found to be positive formiscellaneous growth including 53 with S. typhi (21.2%), 13 with Escherichia coli (5.2%), 09 with Klebsiella (3.6%), 07 with Providencia (2.8%), 05 with Pseudomonas (2%), 03 with Proteus (1.2%), and 06 with Staphylococcus aureus (2.4%). The distribution and susceptibility pattern of S. paratyphi A isolates was checked in different types of clinical specimens including bile, stones, tissue, bile/stones, bile/tissue, stones/tissue, and bile/stone/tissue. S. paratyphi A was distributed as follows: bile (11), stones (5), tissue (3), bile/ stones (4), stones/ tissue (1), bile/tissue (1), and bile/stones/tissue (3). The results of the antibiogram analysisfound that the isolates of Paratyphi A were resistant to sulfamethoxazole 23 (82.14%), cefixime 23 (82.14%),ceftriaxone (rocephin) 20 (71.42%), augmentin 19 (67.85%), and azithromycin 18 (64.28%). The increased susceptibility of these isolates was towards meronem 28 (100%), imipenem 28 (100%), cefoperazon + sulbactam (sulzone) 25 (89.28%), and amikacin 23 (82.14%). The current study signifies the use of the Antibiogram Analysis of Salmonella paratyphi A most susceptible and effective antibiotic options for gall bladder diseases complicated by S. paratyphi A, which showed resistance to ceftriaxone (rocephin), cefixime, sulfamethoxazole, azithromycin, and augmentin, while sensitivity to meropenem, imipenem, cefoperazone + sulbactam (sulzone), and amikacin. It makes the latter a better choice for treatment against the gall stone disease complicated with S. paratyphi A infection.
Fish Diversity at Head Panjnad and its Genetic Identification by DNA Barcoding Technology
Authors: Naz Saima , Chatha Ahmad Manan Mustafa , Danabas Durali , Iqbal Saba
Published: February 2023

This study was conducted at Head Panjnad, Pakistan to collect information about the available fish diversity. The evident fish orders found were siluriformes, anabantiformes, cypriniformes, cichliformes, osteoglossiformes, and synbranchiformes. The highest number of Hypophthalmicthys molitrix and the lowest number of Wallago attu were determined from this diversity. Simpson diversity index (D) and Shannon-Weiner index (H) were measured as 0.94938868 and 3.00940719, respectively. After the keen observation of various diversities at Head Panjnad, these fish species were selected for their COI gene and phylogenetic analysis. COI is the Cytochrome C Oxidase subunit 1 of mitrochondria (a gene sequence used in molecular investigations as a DNA barcode). The K2P (Kimura two- parameter) distances measured within species, genus, family, and order were 0.57%, 0.63%, 0.68%, and 0.77%, respectively. The K2P neighbor-joining tree was built on a commonly clustered species sequence in agreement with its taxonomic classification. The purpose was to create QR codes based on DNA sequences for accurate fish species identification. The current work concludes that COI sequencing might be used for fish species identification.
Analysis of regulatory, technical and guidance documents on the assessment of the environmental safety of Navy ships
Authors:   Kuznetsov Naval Academy, Kicha Maksim A. , Mikhailenko Vadim S. ,   Kuznetsov Naval Academy, Malovik Dmitry S. ,   Kuznetsov Naval Academy
Published: February 2023

The object of this study is the regulatory framework for ensuring the environmental safety of Navy ships, as well as trends in ensuring environmental safety in the countries of the likely enemy. The purpose of the study is to identify the problems of legal regulation of environmental safety in the design, construction and operation of Navy ships based on the analysis of current legislation and to develop proposals that contribute to the creation of a methodology for a comprehensive assessment of environmental safety. The methodological basis of the research was general scientific methods (specifically historical, sociological, statistical, etc.) and special legal techniques and methods (comparative jurisprudence, technical and legal analysis, interpretation, etc.).
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PETANI MENJUAL HASIL PANEN DALAM BENTUK GABAH KEPADA TENGKULAK DI DI DESA MEKARSARI KECAMATAN MUARA TELANG
Authors: Suhartatik Eneng , Batubara Mustopa Marli
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the influence of the factors in the decision of farmers to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice to middlemen, namely the effect of the number of family members on the farmers 'decision to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice to middlemen, the effect of dependence on middlemen on farmers' decisions to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice middlemen and the effect of the amount of production on farmers' decisions to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice to middlemen. This research was conducted in Mekarsari Village, Muara Telang District, Banyuasin Regency from November to January 2021. The research method used was a survey, for sampling using the Simple Random Sampling method. The data collection method used was direct interviews with respondents using a questionnaire that had been prepared beforehand. The data processing used is quantitative. The results showed that there was a significant effect simultaneously or jointly between the number of family members, dependence on middlemen and the amount of production on the farmers' decision to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice to middlemen, then there was a partially significant effect between the number of family members and dependence on middlemen. against the farmers' decision to sell their crops in the form of unhulled rice to middlemen.ABSTRAKPenelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh faktor-faktor keputusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak yaitu pengaruh jumlah anggota keluarga terhadap keputusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak, Pengaruh ketergantungan kepada tengkulak terhadap keputusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak dan pengaruh jumlah prodksi terhadap keptusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Mekarsari Kecamatan Muaratelang Kabupaten Banyuasin pada bulan November 2020 sampai Januari 2021. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Survei, untuk penarikan contoh menggunakan metode Simple Random Sampling. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan wawancara langsung kepada responden dengan alat bantu kuesioner yang telah disiapkan sebelumnya. Pengolahan data yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan secara simultan atau bersama-sama antara jumlah anggota keluarga, ketergantungan kepada tengkulak dan jumlah produksi terhadap keputusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak kemudian terdapat pengaruh signifikan secara parsial antara jumlah anggota keluarga dan ketergantungan kepada tengkulak terhadap keputusan petani menjual hasil panen dalam bentuk gabah kepada tengkulak.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN SEKURITAS MAYORITAS DAN STRATEGI TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN
Authors: Munandar Agus , Junianti Dara Putri , Setiawati Eka , Putri Novita Rahmawati , Putri Salwa Latifa
Published: February 2023

Mayoritas kepemilikan perusahaan di Indonesia bersifat terkonsentrasi, hal ini memicu terjadinya ekspropriasi oleh pemegang saham mayoritas atas pemegang saham minoritas. Untuk itu, penelitian ini berfokus pada kepemilikan saham mayoritas, strategi perusahaan, dan kinerja keuangan perusahaan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh struktur kepemilikan saham mayoritas dan strategi perusahaan terhadap kinerja keuangan yang diukur menggunakan return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE) dan net profit margin (NPM). Sampel penelitian ini merupakan perusahaan di sektor industri bank investasi dan perantara perdagangan berjumlah 5 perusahaan dengan periode 2017-2020. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan regresi. Data sampel diperoleh dari laporan tahunan perusahaan. Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa strategi berpengaruh positif terhadap ROA, ROE, dan NPM. Adapun kepemilikan mayoritas berpengaruh negatif terhadap ROA, ROE dan NPM.

Keywords: Profitabilitas, Kepemilikan Mayoritas, Kinerja Keuangan
Al Qur’an sebagai Dasar Sistem Pendidikan Islam Ddi Indonesia
Authors: Mahmudah Mila
Published: February 2023

The development of Islamic education in Indonesia faces many basic problems. Includes educational tools to support academic quality and infrastructure targets to support the success of the educational process. External and internal challenges must be taken into account in developing Islamic Education. The external challenge is changes in society in the development of science and information technology. While the internal challenges are aspects of the philosophical foundation of Islamic education and its planning and implementation. Islamic education in Indonesia experiences various problems related to a system component. These components are sometimes applied as is, because they are applied without a detailed concept and planning to the Islamic doctrine, namely the Qur'an. The fact that the implementation of Islamic education has not been fully based on the Qur'an which is the foundation of various life systems. Islamic education based on the Qur’an are absolute and universal  is at least a strength in the face of modernit.
Inovasi Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Website pada Mata Kuliah Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Taufiqurrahman Muhammad
Published: February 2023

In the digital era, the internet is one of the most  influential sources of learning in various sectors, including the education sector. With the digitalization process in the education sector, the learning process can be carried out anywhere and anytime, the concept of "space and time" which has been an indicator in determining the speed and understanding of students begins to fuse with digital learning in the form of virtual learning, this is in line with the conceptof a life-based curriculum which emphasizes that the learning process can be carried out anywhere, in any situation and circumstance. This study aims to develop a website-based government learning product as a learning innovation in the implementation of a life -based curriculum. The specific objectives of this study are (1) how the characteristics of the development of website-based government learning are, and (2) how effective the development of website-based government learning is. The development is carried out using the development model from Sugiyono (2013) which has been adjusted by the researcher. The product of the learning model was then tested for validity and product trial with students of the Islamic Religious Education study program STIT Raden Wijaya Mojokerto as test respondents
Old Soul in a New Mechanical Body
Authors: Martinjak Mikolaj
Published: February 2023

The soul–body–mind problem is an age–old question. Ever since Plato and pre– Stoics, many philosophers have tried to answer the questions of dependence and relationship between these “parts”. This paper is an overview of the theory of holons proposed by Arthur Koestler and its later implications in modern cinema, specifically the anime Ghost in the Shell. There are many issues that are current and related to the mind–body problem that arise from modern cinema and TV shows, but are usually neglected. In these shows and movies, we can find modern ideas about cyborgs and transhumanism, which were popularized by the mentioned anime. Most modern shows are closer to transhumanism and postmodernism and will therefore be mentioned only by name. Another issue that arises from modern cinema is individualism and egocentrism that is not focused on the transcendental or even the transcendent. The intention of this paper is to show that using Koestler’s ideas of holons we need to take into consideration a broader approach to transhumanism, and that it should not be focused only on the individual.
Competitiveness of Ukrainian agriculture on foreign markets and ways to increase it
Authors: Grabovsky R. , Dadak O. , Dorosh-Kizym M.
Published: February 2023

Studying the problems of increasing the competitiveness of domestic agricultural enterprises remains relevant. Ensuring the functioning of the domestic agricultural sector against the background of globalization processes in the food market is possible under constant improvement of the organizational and economic conditions of the functioning of farming enterprises. The article presents the results of the study of selected indicators that characterize the efficiency of the use of natural resources by agricultural producers, and the grouping of enterprises according to the size of the harvested area of the main crops is carried out. During the research, it was established that the most efficient use of the land resource was by enterprises with an area of 500 to 3,000 or more thousand hectares. These farms have a high yield, which exceeds the statistical average by 15 %. Large farms have more investment resources and the ability to improve administration processes, use technical support, apply advanced technologies, and, as a result, gain competitive advantages in domestic and foreign markets. The factors that shape the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises have been determined, and a comparison of the management level of domestic agrarian enterprises with foreign competitors has been made. The factors that need to be considered to achieve the most significant economic indicators from the agricultural activity are given. Since the primary determinant of the economic efficiency of the state is its competitiveness in foreign markets, the results of the conducted research are aimed at improving and increasing the level of use of the existing natural resource potential, which is at the disposal of domestic agricultural producers.
Peculiarities of the woodworking industry development in Ukraine and its regions
Authors: Nevar O.
Published: February 2023

The article reveals the woodworking industry as a component of the wood processing complex and a perspective export-oriented sector of the Ukrainian economy. The purpose of the research is to identify the main trends and results of the development of the woodworking industry in the Ukraine regions in the pre-war period, to identify problems and to substantiate possible ways of solving them in the post-war period. The role and importance of the woodworking industry in the formation of the country's GDP was studied. The prerequisites for the formation and formation of the woodworking industry in Ukraine are characterized, namely, the level of forest cover in the country is analyzed, which directly affects the provision of raw materials for enterprises in the industry. Regional differences in natural conditions are determined, which is the reason for significant interregional differentiation of the development of the woodworking sector. The amount of produced forest products in the regions of Ukraine in the pre-war period was analyzed. It has been proven that the lack of raw materials remains a problem for the woodworking industry. It has been established that the forestry of Ukraine is characterized by a relatively low level of forest cover in the country, significant regional differentiation of forests, and a high proportion of ecologically significant forests; individual forests are provided for permanent use by enterprises; a significant area of forests grows in the zone of radioactive contamination; half of Ukraine's forests are artificially created and require increased care. It has been found that there is a dynamic and constantly growing demand for woodworking products. This attracts capital to the industry, increasing competition, which was quite high in the market for wood and wood products in Ukraine before the war. The woodworking industry market of Ukraine meets the conditions of effective competition, where small enterprises prevail. It was established that about 40% of the products of the woodworking industry are sold abroad. The most promising areas of industry are the manufacture of wood products, its processing and furniture production. Sawmill and planing production are the most export-oriented. At the same time, it was found that Ukraine will continue to be an exporter of mainly raw materials and products with a low share of added value. This reduces the efficiency of export activities and additionally creates pressure on the development of enterprises with a complex production cycle, increasing the shortage of wood raw materials. The article describes the current state and problems of the development of the woodworking industry during the war. The main directions of restoration of the woodworking sector of Ukraine in the post-war period are outlined.
Labor productivity in livestock enterprises of Ukraine
Authors: Chemerys V. , Dushka V. , Maksym V. , Papizhanskyi B.
Published: February 2023

Labor productivity is one of the leading indicators of the efficiency of the functioning of enterprises and an indicator of technological development. The level of labor productivity is characterized by the volume of products produced in terms of value or in kind per employee or unit of time spent. In addition, when evaluating the efficiency of labor use, the inverse of labor productivity is used as the indicator of the labor intensity of products, which shows the time spent on the production of a unit of volume or value of products. The article analyzes labor productivity in agricultural enterprises, particularly the livestock industry of Ukraine, for 2010-2020 per 1 employee, in constant prices of 2016. Labor productivity in livestock enterprises by region of Ukraine is studied. The ratio of labor productivity per 1 worker in animal husbandry to the average salary in agriculture per year was determined. The estimated specific weight of labor remuneration with deductions from the cost of produced products in livestock enterprises, as well as the average labor intensity of livestock production by regions of Ukraine in 2020, was calculated. According to the results of the study, it was established that the productivity of labor in the enterprises of the livestock industry during the studied period is growing steadily and, according to the results of 2020, reached UAH 873,000. Based on one employee per year at constant prices of 2016, which is 20,000 hryvnias. More than in crop production. The highest level of labor productivity among livestock enterprises is observed in the Vinnytsia region - at the level of UAH 3.1 million per 1 employee per year. The average indicator of labor intensity in livestock breeding in Ukraine was 2.2 hours per 1 thousand hryvnias cost of products. In enterprises of the Lviv region, this indicator is 10 % lower than the average in Ukraine. The growth of labor productivity in animal husbandry and agriculture primarily leads to a disproportionate change in wages, the specific weight of which in the value of manufactured products grows relatively slower than the level of labor productivity. To increase the level of efficiency in the use of labor in animal husbandry, it is necessary to introduce innovative intensive, resource-saving technologies, increase the volume of production and sale of products, make maximum use of production facilities, mechanize and automate the process of animal breeding, and improve the quality of management.
Self-management is one of the factors of the professional success of a manager
Authors: Ahieieva I. , Plotnichenko S.
Published: February 2023

The article reveals the importance of self-management - one of the most important elements of successful organization and management of modern organizations. The main approaches to the definition of self-management by foreign and Ukrainian scientists were studied. We believe that self-management is the use of effective work methods, using resources to achieve goals. Today, a manager is one of the most sought-after professions, which is characterized by professional knowledge of the field of activity and the availability of certain knowledge. The manager's work is useful and meaningful when he has business qualities. A manager must master the science and art of self-management, master the techniques of self-management. The need for self-management in modern conditions as a means of efficiency in achieving the manager's goals is substantiated. For this purpose, the tasks of self-management are defined, which are effective management of one's own life and work activities, successful overcoming of problems, establishing communications with management and colleagues, as well as influencing the work behavior of employees. The relevance of self-management for the professional success of a manager is proven. In modern conditions, the activity of a manager is effective if it takes place in conditions of application of all elements of self-management: self-governance, self-development, self-control, self-realization, self-analysis, time planning, realization of goals. The role of all elements of self-management in the development of a manager's creative potential is revealed. Thanks to self-management, the manager can realize his abilities, improve himself, thereby contributing to the development of the enterprise and society. The cited studies show that self-management can be applied by managers of any organizations that have problems in life, activity, career development, defining fields of knowledge, contribute to their solution. The theoretical and methodological developments presented in the article are aimed at mastering the technology of self-management by managers, which will allow them to develop, reveal their potential, their opportunities, and become a professional in their field.
Uso de peixes elétricos neotropicais (ordem: Gymnotiformes) como organismos modelo em estudos comportamentais e comunicativos
Authors: Petersen Thiago Alexandre , Oliveira Hebe Souza de
Published: February 2023

Gymnotiformes é uma ordem de peixes elétricos neotropicais composta por 270 espécies. Apresentam uma típica anatomia externa: corpo alongado, ausência de algumas nadadeiras e nadadeira anal bem desenvolvida. A característica mais marcante deste grupo é a capacidade de produção e detecção de campos elétricos. Usando essa habilidade, eles podem se orientar e se comunicar. As descargas de Órgão Elétrico (DOE) são coordenadas por um núcleo cerebral do peixe que, por sua vez, recebe informações para aumentar ou diminuir seu ritmo de outras regiões cerebrais. As DOEs podem ser classificadas como do tipo pulso (famílias Gymnotidae, Hypopomidae e Rhamphichthyidae) e do tipo onda (famílias Apteronotidae e Sternopygidae). As modulações de DOEs podem ser usadas com a finalidade comportamental, inclusive como mecanismo comportamental para evitar a interferência de outros sinais. Estudos laboratoriais possibilitam compreender que estes comportamentos sejam explorados por meio de respostas à estimulação elétrica, usando como base o playback de DOEs, que pode ser controlado em questão de tempo, intensidade etc. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo fazer uma revisão de estudos comportamentais e comunicativos já realizados com peixes elétricos neotropicais. Usando mecanismos de busca online, foram selecionados os artigos que usaram peixes elétricos neotropicais em perspectivas comportamentais. Foram contabilizados 55 estudos, sendo quase todos realizados em laboratório, tendo sido apenas 14,5% realizados totalmente ou em parte em campo. Foram contabilizados os estudos de acordo com os comportamentos elétricos encontrados: JAR, Jamming, Sincronização, Chirps, mudanças de frequência e interrupções de DOEs. Os dados demonstraram que há grande lacuna de conhecimento em alguns grupos, para peixes elétricos com DOEs do tipo onda, 40% dos trabalhos envolveram o gênero Apteronotus, enquanto para peixes elétricos com DOEs do tipo pulso, 27% dos trabalhos envolveram o gênero Gymnotus. Menos de 15% dos trabalhos publicados envolveram campo ou observações não controladas. Todas as famílias da Ordem Gymnotiformes apresentam a capacidade de mudança de frequência e de produção de chirps. O comportamento Jamming foi apenas descrito para peixes elétricos com DOEs do tipo pulso, enquanto interrupções de DOE ainda não foram descritas para a família Apteronotidae e nem para a família Rhamphichthyidae.
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND OF LEADERSHIP STYLE DIFFERENTIATION: GENERATION ASPECT
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Lepeyko Tetiana , Zehetner Daniela ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Zhehetner Andreas ,   University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Published: February 2023

Current trends that trigger changes in organisations and companies create the prerequisites for revision of leadership theory background, and theory of generations should be concerned as necessary for rethinking of the basic postulates if leadership theory. The purpose of the research is to represent the theoretical background of choosing leadership style according to the features of generation the leaders and their subordinates belong to. Multiple definitions of the term leadership have been considered taking into account different approaches. In addition, it is emphasized that the leadership theories were mainly concerned with a manager succeeding based on their characteristics, behaviour or leadership styles. Further, with the influence of generational changes, the issues of effective leadership have been reviewed. It is outlined that generational differences affect not only the communication in the company, but represent different leadership styles. The main statements of the theory of generations by N. Howe and W. Strauss are analyzed and summarized, the characteristics of different generations are given. The importance of repetitive archetypes is emphasized. The formation of each generation is affected by two opposite periods of transformation of society, crisis and recovery. The connection between archetypes, generation and society condition is researched and generalized. It should be taken into consideration that unlike general statements, every country may have some specific features of each generation depending on historical events. However, an important aspect of the theory of generations is the study of the process resulting the formation of value characteristics of national generations, providing both synchronic and diachronic research. In conclusion, the theoretical grounding relating leadership style, psychological features and values of specific generation gives possibility to theoretical implications along with practical implementation of recommendations on leadership style changes in the process of generation transition. The further research including the “leadership-generation” model cultural factor could be of great practical value.
THE LABOR MARKET AS A FUNDAMENTAL BASIS FOR ENSURING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE STATE AND ITS REGIONS
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, Hridin Oleksandr
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the state, identification of trends and identification of priority directions for the development of the labor market at the regional level in order to ensure the socio-economic security of the state and its regions. It is established that ensuring a high level of socio-economic security of the region requires mandatory consideration of the basic elements of the development of the regional policy of the state. It is proved that the labor market, which is stable, balanced, and reliably protected from internal destructive phenomena and processes, as well as external threats, is of strategic importance in the formation of socio-economic security of the state as a whole and each of its regions. It is proved that in the current crisis conditions of the economy and the transformation of social and labor relations, it is extremely important to determine strategic priorities for the development of the labor market. It is noted that the labor market is extremely complex and, without a doubt, a basic element of the modern economy, which is designed to ensure the formation of a rational employment structure, promote the most complete reproduction of the labor force, activate its mobility, etc. It is established that the existing significant differences in regional labor markets in Ukraine are due to the uneven socio-economic development of its regions, in particular, the scale of the existing resource potential and the possibilities of its effective use. It is established that in the current conditions of functioning of the labor market of Ukraine, an extremely important aspect of the formation of strategic socio-economic security is forecasting future trends and dynamics of the situation, which will determine the direction of socio-economic development of Ukraine, in particular in matters of Labor and employment. A comprehensive analysis of the state is carried out, general trends are identified and strategic directions for the development of the labor market are outlined. It is noted that the catastrophic consequences of a large-scale war have a very negative impact on the level of employment of the population in general and its regions in particular. The lack of real prospects for reducing the rate of labor migration and simultaneously creating new jobs in certain regions is perhaps the main factor in significantly increasing the imbalance of the labor market, the development of which is one of the significant determinants of ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy.
PROBLEMS OF FORMATION OF INTEGRATION TIES OF SMALL ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Odessa National Economic University, Kichuk Oksana , Litvinova Viktoriia ,   Odessa National Economic University, Tarasova Yuliia ,   Odessa National Economic University
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the study of integration processes, as they are carried out between enterprises of various expansions. A highly efficient economy is optimal for the operation of large, medium and small enterprises. This clause describes the main types of state support of small business to ensure their sustainable development and subsequent operation. Also disclosed in detail the main principles of policy in the sphere of small and medium business in Ukraine. The development of a small business is an indicator of the development of market assets, the assessment of private authority, independence and the capacity of the subjects of government. Small business is a special sector of the economy playing an important social and economic role. The advantages and shortcomings of outsourcing, subcontracting and problems of their promotion in Ukrainian enterprises are examined. It has been established that at the current stage of economic development, small businesses will require direct and indirect approaches. The formation of mutually integrating links between small and great business can not be brought to the advancement of the efficiency of their activities. Analysis of the development of the outsourcing and subcontracting system revealed a low level of their development. The main reason for their low distribution is the lack of necessary information about partnership, the underdevelopment of the market infrastructure, which contributes to the formation and development of integration ties between enterprises of different sizes. For the effective development of small entrepreneurship in the region, where there is a considerable number of both large and small enterprises, it is necessary to create an enterprise – a partnership center. For the formation and development of integration links in enterprises of various sizes, there is a need in the creation of infrastructure facilities. Subjects of small business are in need of informational and illuminating servants. The creation of an infrastructure for the development of a system of outsourcing and subcontracting in Ukraine is a progressive direct development of a small business. The development of subcontracting businesses in Ukraine is the basis for the development of industrial production, with a small number of enterprises to realize their potential in the service department of technological lines of great industrial enterprises.
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AS A MANAGEMENT FACTOR TO ENSURE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ENTERPRISE IN THE MODERN MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Kherson State University, Tyukhtenko Natalia , Garafonova Olga ,   Kyiv National University of Economics named after Vadym Hetman
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the search for ways to ensure the competitiveness of the enterprise due to effective leadership, which allows to ensure the competitive advantages of the enterprise in the conditions of constant changes in the modern market environment. Leadership is considered as the highest level of evolutionary development of management in the field of professional activity. Such definitions as leadership, managerial leadership, and effective leadership have been researched and substantiated. It is proven that leadership is an objective triune system: leader – followers – changes that have occurred. A managerial leader is an individual who harmoniously combines leadership and managerial qualities. A manager-leader receives his power from those employees who understand and recognize the importance and value of the leader in the team and inherit it. Therefore, an effective leader must be able to create teams among followers, strengthen relationships in available to the team and manage them for the best possible result. It was determined that the qualities of an effective leader are activity, formulating a goal, priority-setting, time management, conflict-management, effective communication, organizational development and personal development skills. Thus, in the process of managing competitiveness, effective leadership substantiates the "leader – follower – change" system and is an important factor in the success of the enterprise in both the short term and the long term. The relationship between effective leadership (qualities of an effective leader) and priority areas of enterprise competitiveness management, taking into account prospective changes in the market environment, is proven. It was found that the highest level of this interaction is connected with new strategic thinking, the formation of an intellectual economy and innovative principles of resource provision of all production processes.
DIRECTIONS OF MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FINANCIAL AUDIT SYSTEM OF UKRAINE UNDER MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kmit Vira , Dubyk Halyna ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: February 2023

In 2021, economists and practitioners gave positive forecasts for the development of Ukraine's economy, calculated GDP growth rates and opportunities for repayment of accumulated public debts. However, February 2022 completely changed all expectations and divided the history of our country into before and after. The beginning of the war in Ukraine significantly increased the state's need for financial resources, especially in the direction of strengthening its defense capabilities and maintaining the pre-war level of social payments to the population. Such a situation requires strengthening control measures over the processes of formation, distribution and use of budget funds and increasing the effectiveness of the national state audit system. The article examines the key forms of state control in the field of finance (parliamentary and government), identifies and describes shortcomings in the field of organization of state financial audit (hereinafter – SFA), emphasizes the negative features of the subsystems of the functioning of the national SFA system (external and internal SFA), highlights the problems in in the field of organization of SFA methodology. The reasons for the lack of highly qualified employees and high staff turnover in the control bodies authorized to implement SFA are described, the specific consequences that lead to numerous shortcomings in the field of state control are determined, and the main conditions for the formation of an effective national SFA system are determined. Attention is focused on the expediency of adapting the mechanism of SFA to the conditions of martial law and the recovery period. The need to modernize the activities of the main subjects of the SFA – the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine (hereinafter – ACU) and the State Audit Service (hereinafter – SAS) was revealed. The essence of the ACU development strategy for 2019–2024 has been revealed. The structure of violations of budget legislation detected by the ACU and SAS in 2020–2021 is depicted and described. The main reasons and structure of ineffective management of public finances and property in 2021 are revealed. A set of measures has been formed, which will be reflected in the state financial policy. The key changes are highlighted and directions for improving the organization of the SFA in the national economy are outlined.
РОЛЬ ФІЗИЧНИХ ВПРАВ У РЕАБІЛІТАЦІЇ ХВОРИХ НА РЕВМАТОЇДНИЙ АРТРИТ
Authors: Явтушенко П. В. , Горошко В. І.
Published: February 2023

У статті висвітлено основні проблеми сучасної ревматології, порушуються проблеми негативних факторів навколишнього середовища на розвиток запально-дегенеративних ревматичних захворювань. Автор аналізує погляди науковців у сфері медицини та охорони здоров’я на ревматоїдний артрит як мультифакторіальне захворювання. На протязі останніх років широко обговорюється зв'язок негативних факторів навколишнього середовища розвитком запально-дегенеративних ревматичних захворювань. Не зважаючи на те, що вчені значно просунулися у з'ясуванні етіології артриту, первинні патогенетичні фактори до цього часу не знайдені. Що стосується власних патогенетичних механізмів, то скоріш усього слід казати про імунну природу цього захворювання. Можливо, не ідентифікований ще фактор (бактерії, віруси) спонукає плазмоциди синовіальної мембрани синтезувати проти нього специфічні антитіла. Комплекс «антиген-антитіло» досі по не з'ясованим причинам сприймається організмом у якості інородних тіл, які необхідно подавити за рахунок вироблення ревматичного фактору. Дослідження показали, що вражених артритом хворих можна розділити на дві групи. У хворих першої групи хвороба настає несподівано, частіше усього під впливом стресу, але без вираженої генетичної схильності. У другій підгрупі хворих ревматоїдний артрит виникає повільно і поступово. У більшості цих випадків очевидна роль спадкових факторів. Наведено інформацію щодо новітніх методів діагностики та лікування з метою покращення прогнозу для пацієнта. В статті представлено основні відомості про причини, симптоми, патогенез захворювання. Аргументується доцільність виконання вправ з метою профілактики запалення суглобів. Хронічні запальні захворювання суглобів складають основу номенклатури ревматичних захворювань. Ревматоїдний артрит лідирує серед них по поширенню і є головною причиною ранньої інвалідизації пацієнтів. Наголошується, що грамотне впровадження здоров’язберігаючих технологій залежить від цілеспрямованої роботи з профілактики та оздоровлення людей, враховуючи індивідуальний підхід. Суттєве значення автор надає кількісній та відсотковій характеристиці основної проблеми сучасної ревматології, адже існує значне поширення серед дорослого населення (близько 0,5-2,0%), що становить 50-100 нових випадків захворювання на 100 000 населення.