bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Зв’язок структурно-функціонального стану лівих відділів серця, рівня циркулюючого NT-pro-BNP та ендотелійзалежної вазодилататорної відповіді з показниками добового моніторування артеріального тиску у хворих з артеріальною гіпертензією
Authors: Vayda L. S. , Losynska N. V.
Published: December 2023

На певному етапі розвитку серцево-судинних захворювань (не тільки АГ) подальше їх прогресування залежить від змін структурно-функціонального стану лівих відділів серця, гіпертрофії лівого шлуночка (ГЛШ), функціонального стану ендотелію та концентрації у плазмі крові мозкового натрійуретичного пептиду – NT-pro-BNP (останній вважають важливим прогностичним маркером ГЛШ через його участь у регулюванні процесів ремоделювання серця). У зв’язку з цим необхідне вивчення зв’язку вищезгаданих показників з рівнем артеріального тиску (АТ), отриманим за допомогою добового моніторування. Аналіз одержаних даних свідчить, що вищим середньодобовим рівням систолічного, діастолічного і пульсового (АТс), (АТд), (АТп) відповідають вищі концентрації циркулюючого NT-pro-BNP за відсутності залежності між зазначеними показниками ендотелійзалежної вазодилатації плечової артерії (ЕЗВД). Середньодобові значення АТс > 165 мм рт. ст, АТд > 98 мм рт. ст та АТп > 69 мм рт. ст. пов’язані з більшими величинами ІММЛШ, тривалішим періодом ізоволюмічної релаксації лівого шлуночка, достовірно більшою концентрацією у плазмі крові NT-pro-BNP. Не виявлено залежності, а також достовірних кореляційних зв’язків між середньодобовими рівнями АТс, АТд, АТп та фракцією викиду (ФВ) лівого шлуночка, величинами порожнин лівих відділів серця, допплерівськими показниками трансмітрального кровотоку, ендотелійзалежною вазодилататорною відповіддю а. brachialis (Δ %).
Механизмы иммуносупрессии системного воспаления при действии узкополосной ультрафиолет В-терапии (311 нм) у больных псориазом
Authors: Babanin V. A.
Published: December 2023

У хворих на псоріаз спостерігається підвищена секреція сироваткового цитокіну ІЛ-22 CD4+ T хелперів 17/22 типів і прозапальних медіаторів (ІЛ-6, ФНП-α). Вузькосмугова ультрафіолет-B (УФ-В) терапія протягом 12 тиж достовірно знижує рівні ІЛ-6, ФНП-α і ІЛ-22 відносно до стандартного лікування. У хворих, резистентних до вузькосмугової УФ-В терапії, використання еритмогенної стратегії приводить до посилення імуносупресивного ефекту системного запалення порівняно з суберитмогенною тактикою.
Improving the Definition of the Category «Investment» in the Context of Sustainable Development
Authors: Mukha Dzianis
Published: December 2023

The article examines contradictory aspects related to the definition of the category «investment» in academic literature and legal acts. The main characteristics of investment and investment policy such as subject, object, essence of action and goals are revealed. The indicators of net investment of Belarusian organizations in current and constant prices are calculated. Original definitions of the categories «investment» and «investment policy» are developed, taking into account the concept of inclusive wealth and sustainable development of countries, regions and the world.
Open Government mechanisms as a way to increase openness, accountability and anti-corruption in Russia
Authors: Artemenko Egor
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the need for openness, transparency, accountability of government bodies, as well for the dialogue between society and the state regarding the implementation of management decisions. The paper presents a theoretical analysis of the relationship between the level of openness and the efficiency of public administration, supporting anti-corruption, including on the basis of foreign experience. The empirical basis of the research is the mechanism of "open government" that was implemented in 2011 in more than 70 countries including Russia, and analyzed by the author. The result of the research is the preparation of a methodological and organizational model for evaluating and carrying out international and new initiatives that have been successfully implemented in the field of public administration.
Проблеми міжнародно-правової відповідальності у випадку припинення існування держави-правопорушниці
Authors: Чвалюк Андрій Миколайович
Published: December 2023

У доктрині міжнародного права дещо суперечливими є підходи до вирішення проблем правонаступництва держав у сфері правовідносин із відповідальності, які (правовідносини) виникають внаслідок міжнародного правопорушення держави-попередниці. Попри достатню кількість досліджень у зазначеній сфері, єдиного визнаного загального доктринального підходу до регулювання окресленого питання вітчизняними вченими не вироблено. Автор статті наводить аргументи про те, що сучасне міжнародне право містить достатньо правових механізмів для того, щоб реалізувати міжнародно-правову відповідальність держави на випадок припинення існування держави- правопорушниці і ситуації правонаступництва.

Метою статті є розгляд механізмів застосування міжнародної відповідальності до держави-правонаступниці за міжнародні злочини, вчинені державою-попередницею. Методологічну основу дослідження становлять метод контекстуального аналізу, за допомогою якого було окреслено ознаки суб’єкта міжнародного права, та метод прогнозування, що дозволив розглянути факт припинення існування держави як спланований і керований процес, спрямований на уникнення відповідальності.

Опрацювання джерел міжнародного права дозволило авторові встановити, що застосування заходів відповідальності за міжнародні злочини до держав-правонаступниць за дії, вчинені державою- попередницею, є цілком дійовим способом реалізації міжнародно- правової відповідальності. Подібні прецеденти вже мали місце у міжнародних правовідносинах і можуть бути застосовані знов на випадок, якщо Російська Федерація спробує уникнути відповідальності, припинивши своє існування. Якщо новостворені після розпаду Російської Федерації держави свідомо ухиляться від набуття статусу суб’єкта міжнародного права і відмовляться виплатити компенсацію Україні та іншим державам світу, які постраждали від російської агресії, міжнародна спільнота має відмовити їм у визнанні. Лише добровільно обраний курс на міжнародну інтеграцію з дотриманням усіх норм міжнародного права стане гарантією того, що світ не отримає замість Російської Федерації чотири десятки некерованих агресивних країн.
Розвиток сфери національно-патріотичного виховання в умовах децентралізації та євроатлантичної інтеграції України
Authors: Чупрій Леонід Васильович , Сіра Оксана Володимирівна
Published: December 2023

У статті розглядаються особливості розвитку сфери національно- патріотичного виховання в умовах децентралізації вітчизняних органів влади та євроатлантичної інтеграції України. Вказується, що національно- патріотичне виховання спрямоване на формування у молоді національної свідомості, почуття любові до України, пошани до видатних українських політичних та історичних діячів і ключових подій української історії, готовності до сумлінного виконання громадянських і конституційних обов’язків, зокрема захисту рідної Батьківщини. Акцентується увага на тому, що національно-патріотичне виховання населення України сприяє посиленню євроатлантичних прагнень Української держави, оскільки тільки повноцінне членство в Північноатлантичному альянсі може забезпечити надійну гарантію суверенітету та її територіальної цілісності, а це є одним із ключових пріоритетів національно-патріотичного виховання. Підкреслюється, що ключовими умовами вступу до Північноатлантичного альянсу є відданість цінностям, які є спільними для країн євроатлантичної спільноти, демократизація всіх сфер життя та децентралізація, в рамках якої здійснюється формування територіальних громад (ТГ). Зазначається, що реалізація державної політики у сфері національно-патріотичного виховання на рівні ТГ потребує уточнення механізмів організаційного та методичного регулювання. На сьогоднішні основним недоліком ресурсної бази фахівців із роботи з молоддю в ТГ є недостатні матеріальні та кадрові ресурси.
Modern HR Management Technologies in Hotel and Restaurant Business: Outsourcing vs Outstaffing
Authors: Kushniruk Halyna
Published: December 2023

Topicality. In the context of the development of modern HR management technologies, increased competition and global challenges of nowadays realities, hoteliers and restaurateurs are facing the issue of attracting professionals to optimize and improve the business establishments activity. The most relevant HR technologies in the hotel and restaurant business that contribute to improving the efficiency of activity are the technologies of attracting personnel – outsourcing and outstaffing.
The aim of the article. The aim of the study is to highlight the essence, to identify advantages and disadvantages, to compare outsourcing and outstaffing models and their application in the hotel and restaurant business.
Research methods. A set of general scientific research methods was used: the method of analysis and synthesis, the comparative analysis, the method of logical generalization.
Results. The article emphasized the importance of HR management in the hotel and restaurant business in order to ensure the usefulness of staff as the basis for a successful business, and to promote the effective operation of a hotel or restaurant. The article proved that the use of HR technologies is effective, widespread and quite popular, according to well-known experts’ and market practitioners’ studies. As an example, the essence of the concepts of outsourcing and outstaffing was revealed; their advantages and disadvantages were analyzed. For the purpose of comparison, the following models of modern HR technologies in attracting personnel were presented. The expediency of using outsourcing and outstaffing in the hotel and restaurant business was substantiated.
Conclusions and discussion. The attraction of a highly qualified personnel in the hotel and restaurant business can be significantly improved by expanding the scope of modern HR technologies, in particular, outsourcing and outstaffing. By implementing these models, hotels and restaurants can significantly increase the efficiency of business processes and competitiveness, financial stability and prospects for strategic development by adopting the world’s experience in HR management progress.
Development of Beer Mixed Drinks Compositions with “Oat Milk” and Juices
Authors: Dudarev Igor
Published: December 2023

Topicality of the study is due to the current tendencies in the beer market. Low-alcohol beer drinks (beer mixed drinks), which contain raw materials of plant origin that enrich them with useful nutrients and diversify their taste and aroma properties, are becoming more and more popular. Various types of “plant milk” and juices containing useful vitamins and minerals are in great demand among health-conscious supporters. Therefore, researching the properties of low-alcohol beer drinks with “plant milk” and juices is promising.
The aim of the article is to elaborate compositions of beer drinks with “oat milk” and juices, to determine their physico-chemical and organoleptic properties, as well as calculate their complex quality indicators.
Research methods. To achieve the goal, standard methods of determining organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators of beverages were used, additionally, the method of expert evaluation and the calculation method for defining qualitative and quantitative indicators of drinks were applied.
Results. Developed compositions of beer drinks with “oat milk” and juices are opaque homogeneous liquids. The color, taste and aroma of these beverages depend on the ingredients used. Based on the results of calculation of the comprehensive quality indicator, the composition of beer mixed drinks with “oat milk” and apple-blackcurrant, apple-blueberry juices is recommended; physico-chemical indicators are within the following limits: mass content of alcohol – 2.2...3.1%; density – 1062...1072 kg/ m3; active acidity – pH 4.8...5.3. Nutritional value of recommended compositions of beer mixed drinks (g / 100 g of drink): protein content – 0.3...0.4; fat content – 0.8...1.0; carbohydrate content – 5.2...6.1. The energy value of the recommended compositions of beer drinks is 44.5...46.7 kcal / 100 g.
Conclusions and discussion. The use of “oat milk” in combination with apple-blackcurrant or apple-blueberry juices for the preparation of beer drinks allows to expand the range of low alcohol drinks and increase their biological value. Elaborated compositions of beer drinks contain vitamins and minerals present in natural juices and “oat milk”. Such drinks are recommended for introduction in restaurants as an alternative to beer; they have a lower alcohol content, original taste and aroma properties.
Evolution of Requirements for Library Interior Design in the Context of Digitalisation, Reflecting Public Opinion
Authors: Hardabkhadze Iryna , Vysotska Anna
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to determine the evolution of requirements for library interior design under the influence of digitalisation, taking into account the public’s attitude to the role and functions of libraries in the modern world. The research methods are based on a systematic approach to analysing the impact of innovative services on library interior design and public opinion about the role and status of libraries in the information society. It is shown that positive attitudes towards libraries are influenced by the quality of service and the relevance of the information services package, which, in turn, are associated with the functionality of the workspace planning and the library interior design. The survey revealed the public’s requirements for library interior design. The trends in the evolution of library interior design are analysed, taking into account the impact of digitalisation of information services on its requirements. Scientific novelty. The article demonstrates the relationship between the relevance of the package of information library services, the functionality of interior design, and the public positive attitude towards visiting libraries. The evolution of requirements for library interior design is characterised by a list of requirements generated by innovative services and refined by the results of a sociological survey on public attitudes to the functions of modern libraries. Conclusions. The study identified possible trajectories of sustainable development of libraries in the context of digitalisation, when libraries lose their monopoly on access to knowledge. The features of implementing the concept of «well-being of presence» in the design of library interiors using multisensory interaction of light, heat, acoustic, and olfactory environments are considered. It is shown that the implementation of this concept in the practice of managing the functioning of a modern library is based on a combination of architectural and design solutions with distributed «cloud» means of monitoring and managing the «well-being of the presence environment».
FORMATION OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONNEL POTENTIAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, ZEMLIANA Liudmyla
Published: December 2023

This article examines the approach to forming an organizational and economic model for developing personnel potential for an agricultural enterprise. It is based on her American (European) and Japanese management experience. According to the author, such a model is seven steps that the organization must go through and allows to manage this process in the long term. Stages of development of personnel potential: 1. Formation of the management coalition of the enterprise from five categories of potential participants – senior managers, team managers or line managers, “first line” employees, young employees, and personnel specialists. 2. Forming an idea of the future workforce with a view to the future without complicating the process, measuring success, and focusing on a few topics that will have real meaning. 3. Assessment of existing opportunities (available personnel potential), and 4. Determination of the distance – “gap” in the personnel potential, the purpose of which is to determine the length and discrepancies between the realities and the aspirations of the future. 5. Creating a map of the development of personnel potential, based on the understanding that organizations are systems that develop dynamically, and system thinking is a way to manage the dynamics of the company’s development and mark dead zones. 6. Modeling the driving forces of the development of personnel potential, managing the processes that create values, and understanding the forces that come in support of and against changes. 7. Transition to actions. As a result, a model was proposed, which consists of providing agricultural enterprises, regardless of organizational form, size, capital structure, and owners, with an understanding of the formation of personnel potential, which, along with the enterprise’s products, acts as a value. The proposed approach is the result of the further development of ideas about the living strategy of the organization, taking into account the laws of randomness, causality, and will, focusing on the long-term perspective.
FEATURES OF VALUATION OF STARTUP PROJECTS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY
Authors: KALINSKY Eugen , Evtushenko Valentina ,   Kherson National Technical University
Published: December 2023

Startup valuation, an intricate endeavor due to the unique characteristics of these entities, presents distinct challenges when compared to the valuation of well-established companies. This article examines the complexities inherent in valuing startups, shedding light on the absence of historical data, heightened levels of risk associated with startups and their dynamic environments, the inherent uncertainty in forecasting future development, and the pronounced influence of intangible assets on the overall business valuation. In addressing the valuation of startups, several methods are explored, each with its advantages and limitations. The scenario-based approach, encompassing a range of potential outcomes from successful to failure scenarios, provides a comprehensive assessment of startup value. Additionally, the venture capital method, relying on expected company value at the investor’s exit point, enables valuation without the need for exhaustive cash flow forecasting. These methods take into account the unique dynamics of startup growth and risk. Furthermore, the article stresses the significance of meticulous market analysis, rigorous evaluation of company potential, examination of industry-specific data, and careful consideration of tax incentives. These factors are crucial for a thorough understanding of the startup’s financial health and future trajectory, which directly impacts its value. To achieve a more objective and accurate valuation, it is recommended to employ a combination of valuation methods, considering the startup’s stage of development and specific characteristics. Diverse data sources, including empirical studies and industry benchmarks, can enhance the accuracy of estimates. In conclusion, the article asserts the importance of advancing startup valuation methodologies. Drawing from international experience and conducting in-depth research in specific areas can lead to improved precision, enhanced objectivity, and reduced risks of errors in the valuation process. By refining the valuation techniques, stakeholders can make more informed investment decisions and contribute to the growth of the vibrant startup ecosystem.
FEATURES OF BRAND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, GALCHYNSKA Julia
Published: December 2023

The article examines the specifics of the development and stages of a brand strategy for agricultural enterprises, the essence and meaning of the concept of “brand strategy” from conceptual point of view, highlights the main development vectors and trends of foreign experience and Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to determine the content and main stages of formation of a brand strategy for agricultural enterprises, structuring elements and its tendency to change in agrarian enterprises. The influence of modern agricultural innovations on the marketing of the brand of agricultural products is analyzed. It has been proven that the development of a brand strategy for agricultural enterprises depends on many factors, namely on a quick response to price fluctuations, the organization of optimal logistics channels for the sale of agricultural products, on a quick response to changes in the main market trends. Modern approaches to the process of developing marketing strategies of agricultural enterprises and methods of marketing strategic analysis are considered. The peculiarities of agribusiness in Ukraine are: lack of long-term vision, market awareness, brand awareness is relatively weak. Brand in the field of production and business areas and not enough attention. In particular, farmers scattered business, a low degree of organization even if the registration of the trademark brand, but also unable to carry out publicity and the corresponding market development, resulting in increased awareness of trademark awareness, can not play the role of the brand. The core of agricultural product brand building is brand quality construction. The implementation of agricultural standardization is the guarantee of agricultural brand. However, compared with foreign developed countries, Ukraine agricultural standardization level is low, the implementation of agricultural standards lag. Many places only focus on standard-setting, and not pay attention to the implementation of standards, production, processing and other links are still conventional production. This caused the quality of agricultural products at different levels, seriously hampered the cultivation and development of well-known agricultural products brand. The main steps of building a brand strategy include defining the target audience, creating a unique offer in the market, a compelling message and an attractive visual identity. When building brand strategies of agricultural enterprises, the principles of uniqueness of product offers and expressive naming should be followed. Conclusions are drawn on the main regarding the effective development and use of brand strategy for agricultural enterprises and product.
PROBLEMS OF ENSURING ENERGY POLICY IN UKRAINE IN WARTIME CONDITIONS
Authors:   Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, CHEKHOVSKYI Andrii
Published: December 2023

Ukraine’s energy policy has an extensive structure in which all elements interact to function. Management activities in the field of energy policy are not unambiguous and simple, as they require taking into account various aspects of the country’s life. These include resource, technical, economic, environmental, organizational, administrative, managerial, social, innovative, political, geopolitical, security and other aspects, as well as ideological aspects of energy supply for vital needs and functions of the state, society and economy. In addition, energy policy activities can evolve significantly over time in the same country, depending on the dynamics of socio-economic, scientific and technological development, and the transformation of energy market models. In recent years, both Ukraine and the world have seen significant changes in the principles of energy sector regulation, and the range of methods of using energy as a tool for achieving political goals is expanding. In addition, the acceleration of economic processes in the world necessitates a rapid response to changes, which, when considering the transition to greening the economy, should be reflected in the state’s energy policy. It is worth noting that the energy policy created in recent years is specified in the relevant EU directives, which is directly transferred to the legal regulations of the EU states. These regulations significantly create conditions and even force reorientation of energy companies’ strategies, as well as cause changes in the behavior of energy consumers. To a large extent, the implementation of these changes is associated with the application of various types of innovations, especially technological and organizational ones. The purpose of the article is to analyze the problems of ensuring energy policy in Ukraine in wartime. In the course of the study, the following research methods were used: method of analysis, synthesis, systematization, comparison, abstract and logical method, statistical methods of studying economic processes. The article considers the reform of the energy policy of Ukraine, which is an integral part of economic and national security, a necessary condition for the development of the state; analyzes the “New Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035: Security, Energy Efficiency, Competition”; considers the basic configuration of the country’s energy policy formula, which will help optimize the energy sector infrastructure in accordance with the European Union’s energy efficiency directives; proposes principles of state regulation in the field of energy policy.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE EVALUATION INDICATORS AND THE MECHANISM FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF THE MATERIAL RESOURCES SUPPLY OF THE OPERATIONAL TACTICAL GROUP OF TROOPS DURING THE CONDUCT OF A DEFENSE OPERATION
Authors:   The National University of Defense of Ukraine, TELEHIN Vadym
Published: December 2023

In modern conditions, the general defense system should provide the possibility of centralized and decentralized management of material resources and be able to participate in the management of state defense. The effective functioning of the system of providing material resources is influenced by the timeliness and completeness of the financing of the needs of comprehensive provision of troops (forces). The reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine envisages the introduction of electronic accounting systems for material and technical resources by NATO supply classes, bringing the volume of indestructible stockpiles of material resources in line with the real needs for these resources. In order to achieve strategic goals and fulfill the main tasks defined by the Strategic Defense Bulletin of Ukraine and the State Program for the Development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, planned phased work is underway to implement reforms aimed at developing a single effective logistics system according to NATO standards, capable of providing effective support to all components of the defense forces , who, in the established order and under the conditions determined by the legislation of Ukraine, are involved in the implementation of the task of defense of the state as part of the defense forces. In addition, the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the defense forces in the conditions of armed aggression by the Russian Federation indicates the need to create a system of providing material and technical means, works and services as a component of the system of providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the defense forces during the joint performance of tasks with defense of the state. After all, the organization of the material support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in practice showed that the existing system of rear, technical and medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine turned out to be limited in its ability to perform tasks during mobilization and operational deployment, as well as directly in the interests of the use of groups of troops (forces), therefore its functioning, both in peacetime and in a special period, needs drastic changes.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE GROWTH OF COSTS IN THE INSURANCE SYSTEM AGAINST INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, BLAZHYNSKA Tetiana
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the factors determining costs in the system of insurance against accidents at work and their economic and social consequences. The increase in costs in this system increases the burden on employers who pay insurance contributions, as well as the burden on the social insurance system of Ukraine, which negatively affects public finances and the country’s economy in general. This can lead to an increase in the prices of goods and services, as well as a decrease in the country’s attractiveness for investment. Occupational accidents are an unfavorable social phenomenon that primarily negatively affects the life and health of an employee, and at the same time an insured event, the occurrence of which necessitates the payment of insurance compensation to the victim. For this reason, the disability insurance system is an important tool of the social protection system, which protects employees from material losses in the event of a disability. The disability insurance system has been operating in Ukraine since 1998. Over this time, it has undergone significant changes, including an increase in the list of insured events, higher tariffs, and larger benefit amounts. However, despite these changes, the costs of the disability insurance system continue to grow. According to the Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine, the cost of disaster insurance payments in 2022 increased by 15%, reaching UAH 12.2 billion.
THEORETICAL BASIS OF RESEARCH OF TERRITORY TOURIST POTENTIAL
Authors: PASIEKA Stanislava , DZHUMURAT Volodymyr ,   Stanislava PASIEKA, Volodymyr DZHUMURAT
Published: December 2023

The theoretical foundations of the study of the territory tourist potential in the article are developed. The main approaches to the consideration of the potential are determined – resource, factor and dialectical. This made it possible to substantiate the dialectical understanding of tourism potential as a structural economic category that determines the ability of the tourism industry and its subjects to develop based on the use of available and production of new resources, as well as support from authorities (through prioritization and regulatory mechanisms) to achieve optimal results. The optimal results of the development of the tourist potential involve the coordination of economic goals and the goals of sustainable development, which involve the preservation and restoration of natural and historical-architectural monuments, the cultural identity of the local population (ethnic groups, indigenous peoples). The classification of the resource base and components of the territory tourist potential by resource (natural, historical and cultural, emotional potential), business (personnel, innovation, infrastructural, social potential) and administrative (regulatory, financial, economic, institutional, informational, security potential) blocks is proposed. The characteristics of the tourist potential, which determine the peculiarities of its evaluation, are updated. There are such characteristics as factual (localization, accessibility), quantitative (volumes, number, area), qualitative (condition (preservation, conservation, restoration), security), relative (concentration, load), market (capacity, cost, competitive advantages, uniqueness), consequential (development, profitability, tourism specialization of the economy, integration into the international market of tourist services, tourist attractiveness of the destination). The functionality of the tourist potential is determined, which emphasizes its security and protection, economic, integration, social and unifying significance. The obtained results are the basis for the improvement of methodological recommendations for the assessment of tourist potential and their approbation at the level of Ukraine, regions and communities.
TO THE ISSUE OF AN EFFECTIVE MODEL OF PRIVATE PENSION PROVIDING IN THE POST-WAR DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, STETSENKO Bogdan , BIRIUK Serhii ,   Ukrainian Institute of Stock Market Development, STRIZHAK Artur , LYTVYNIUK Artem ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: December 2023

The article examines the development of the private pension system in Ukraine during the post-war period. It is emphasized that before the onset of open aggression against our state, the pension system was characterized by significant imbalances. The Pension Fund of Ukraine constantly experienced a resource deficit, the size of pensions was one of the lowest in Europe, and the private pension system effectively did not perform its functions. On one hand, the operation of the solidarity state pension insurance system caused negative public resonance. On the other, a distrust of the activities of private pension funds was formed among ordinary citizens, hence the quantitative parameters of their activity were minimal. Evidently, during the period of martial law, key efforts were directed toward the development of the national security and defense sector. Currently, the maximum amount of financial resources, including those from external partners, are directed towards state defense. However, even under such conditions, ignoring problems in the pension system causes additional tension in society and can be used as a pretext for internal destabilization. Accordingly, the state must now direct efforts to form a strategic scenario for the modernization of the pension system. Clearly, in the post-war period, the development of the private pension system and the pension system as a whole will be one of the key issues. It is reasoned that the key trends in the development of private pension provision in Ukraine in the post-war period will be determined by various factors: migration processes, the volume of resources in households, the state of the domestic stock market, and the effectiveness of reforms in this area. The development of private pension providing will become a powerful impetus for the activation of investment processes, forming a financial basis for attracting long-term resources into the national economy. But all of these tasks require a comprehensive approach from the state, in which public interests will be key, and not the main interests of the leading financial and industrial groups.
THE INFLUENCE OF INVESTMENT DECISIONS, FREE CASH FLOW, AND DEBT POLICY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
Authors: Firmansyah Akhmad Andri , Sahab Muhammad Tri Zulfi , Wisudanto Wisudanto
Published: December 2023

The construction industry plays a pivotal role in any country's economy, driven by the increasing demand for infrastructure, housing, and facilities during periods of rapid economic growth. Efficient financial management is paramount for construction companies to ensure sustainability and growth. This study explores the impact of investment decisions, free cash flow, and debt policy on the financial performance of construction companies. Investment decisions significantly affect financial performance as they influence the allocation of resources, with an emphasis on the Price Earning Ratio (PER) to gauge market expectations and future prospects. Free cash flow, representing the cash available after operational and investment costs, positively and significantly affects financial performance. Debt policy, as a crucial part of capital structure decisions, also significantly influences financial performance. The study uses quantitative methods and concludes that these factors collectively explain 62.9% of the variation in financial performance. Understanding these dynamics can aid construction companies, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders in optimizing financial strategies and achieving sustainable growth in the competitive construction industry.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PEMASARAN DIGITAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN BRAND AWARENESS KIMO RESORT PULAU BANYAK ACEH SINGKIL
Authors: Dewi Irra Chrisyanti , Wijaya Winie Tania
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi strategi komunikasi pemasaran digital yang efektif dalam meningkatkan brand awareness KIMO Resort di Pulau Banyak, Aceh Singkil. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi komunikasi pemasaran digital memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan brand awareness KIMO Resort di Pulau Banyak, Aceh Singkil. Melalui penggunaan metode triangulasi dan analisis data yang komprehensif, peneliti berhasil mengidentifikasi beberapa temuan penting yang mendukung kesimpulan tersebut. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi komunikasi pemasaran digital yang diterapkan oleh KIMO Resort memiliki dampak yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan brand awareness. Dalam analisis data, teridentifikasi beberapa temuan penting yang mendukung kesimpulan tersebut. Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi komunikasi pemasaran digital memainkan peran penting dalam meningkatkan brand awareness pada KIMO Resort. Dengan memanfaatkan media sosial dan teknologi digital, KIMO Resort dapat memperluas jangkauan merek, membangun hubungan dengan pelanggan, dan mencapai keberhasilan jangka panjang dalam industri pariwisata.
Conventional standard-sized bra with prosthesis or patient’s bra with customized hand-knitted external prosthesis after mastectomy: Mixed-methods evaluation of patients’ preferences
Authors: Ng Ruey Pyng , Allen John C. , Chia Yen-Yen , Lim Geok Hoon
Published: December 2023

INTRODUCTION: In breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy without reconstruction, an external breast prosthesis could aid patients’ recovery, improve body image and confidence by helping to regain a symmetrical chest appearance when dressed. However, external breast prosthesis preferences among Asian breast cancer patients were not widely studied. We aimed to compare patients’ experience with the conventional commercially manufactured standard-sized (small, medium, large, extra-large) bra and prosthesis versus customized hand-knitted external breast prosthesis with patient’s bra after unilateral mastectomy at a tertiary hospital. This is the first such study in Asian women, to our knowledge. METHODS: In this prospective study, participants used the conventional bra-prosthesis followed by the customized one consecutively, each for at least 3 months before they were administered an identical questionnaire at 3 and 6 months respectively. The questionnaire assessed the patients’ experience with the prosthesis on the aspects of comfort, body image and satisfaction etc. Patients were also invited for in-depth interviews. RESULTS: Of 155 eligible patients, 148 patients participated with a response rate of 95.5%. 99 (67%) participants preferred the customized prosthesis, while 38 (25.7%) did not. 11 (7.4%) participants were undecided. Seventeen participants underwent in-depth interviews until data saturation on major qualitative themes was achieved. More patients experienced excessive sweating (p < 0.0001), greater discomfort (p = 0.0195) and higher rates of prosthesis dislodgement (p = 0.0269) with the conventional bra-prosthesis. CONCLUSION: Customized external breast prostheses could be an alternative to the conventional ones for breast cancer patients with mastectomy, with additional benefits of less sweating, more comfort and less dislodgement perceived.
An observational study of microcirculation among healthy individuals by age and sex
Authors: Yang Yun-Ping , Chiu Ching-Tang , Chao Anne , Yeh Yu-Chang , Sun Wei-Zen , Liu Chih-Min , Chan Wing-Sum
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE:

This study measured normal ranges of microcirculatory parameters in healthy individuals and investigated differences in parameters by age and sex.

METHODS:

Participants were enrolled into three groups with equal numbers of male and female: young (20–39 years), middle-aged (40–59 years), and elderly (60–79 years). Sublingual microcirculation images were obtained using the incident dark field (IDF).

RESULTS:

A total of 75 female and 75 male healthy individuals were enrolled. The elderly group had a higher TVD (26.5 [ 2 ] vs. 25.2 [ 1.8 ]; p = 0.019) and a lower PPV (97 [ 2 ] vs. 98 [ 3 ]; p = 0.03) than did the young group. In the elderly group, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were moderately and positively correlated with MFI score ( r = 0.407, p < 0.05, and r = 0.403, p < 0.05, respectively). The female participants had a lower MFI score than did the male participants (2.9 [ 2.8–3 ] vs. 3.0 [ 2.9–3 ]; p = 0.015).

CONCLUSIONS:

This study revealed the range of microcirculatory parameters between different ages and sexes in healthy individuals. We found that blood pressure levels were correlated with microcirculatory parameters, especially in elders and female.
Digital transformation dilemma in the era of changing dynamics: How organizational culture influence the success of digital transformation
Authors: Alshammari Khalid H. , Alshallaqi Mohammad , Al-Mamary Yaser Hasan
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND:

Digital transformation has become one of the most important topics in business, as companies try to use technology to improve their processes and gain a competitive edge. However, the success of digital transformation projects can be affected by organizational culture, which can make it easier or harder for digital transformation projects to be successfully implemented.

OBJECTIVE:

This study seeks to investigate the impact of organizational culture on the success of digital transformation. The study measures dimensions of organizational culture and how they impact the success of digital transformation projects.

METHODS:

264 employees from various firms provided information via a questionnaire, and the study used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with AMOS software to evaluate the information and develop the proposed conceptual framework.

RESULTS:

The results demonstrate that employee empowerment has a positive and significant impact on digital transformation, while new organizational practice, support of change, and teamwork do not.

CONCLUSIONS:

These findings are crucial for advancing the current understanding of the role of organizational culture in the success of digital transformation projects. By shedding light on this relationship, this study contributes to the literature on digital transformation and provides organizations with insights that can inform their digital transformation strategies.
Noninvasive Gamma Sensory Stimulation May Reduce White Matter and Myelin Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Da Xiao , Hempel Evan , Ou Yangming , Rowe Olivia Elizabeth , Malchano Zach , Hajós Mihály , Kern Ralph , Megerian Jonathan Thomas , Cimenser Aylin
Published: December 2023

Background: Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) demonstrate progressive white matter atrophy and myelin loss. Restoring myelin content or preventing demyelination has been suggested as a therapeutic approach for AD. Objective: Herein, we investigate the effects of non-invasive, combined visual and auditory gamma-sensory stimulation on white matter atrophy and myelin content loss in patients with AD. Methods: In this study, we used the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from the OVERTURE study (NCT03556280), a randomized, controlled, clinical trial in which active treatment participants received daily, non-invasive, combined visual and auditory, 40 Hz stimulation for six months. A subset of OVERTURE participants who meet the inclusion criteria for detailed white matter (N = 38) and myelin content (N = 36) assessments are included in the analysis. White matter volume assessments were performed using T1-weighted MRI, and myelin content assessments were performed using T1-weighted/T2-weighted MRI. Treatment effects on white matter atrophy and myelin content loss were assessed. Results: Combined visual and auditory gamma-sensory stimulation treatment is associated with reduced total and regional white matter atrophy and myelin content loss in active treatment participants compared to sham treatment participants. Across white matter structures evaluated, the most significant changes were observed in the entorhinal region. Conclusions: The study results suggest that combined visual and auditory gamma-sensory stimulation may modulate neuronal network function in AD in part by reducing white matter atrophy and myelin content loss. Furthermore, the entorhinal region MRI outcomes may have significant implications for early disease intervention, considering the crucial afferent connections to the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
Enhanced symbiotic organism search optimization algorithm for plant disease classification
Authors: Subbiah Priyanga , Nagappan Krishnaraj
Published: December 2023

Since it satisfies all prerequisites for the growth of humanity, agriculture is currently regarded as being the most significant sector for civilization. One of the main forms of human energy production is thought to be plants, which also provide nutrients, cures, etc. Any damage or disease brought on by exposure to pathogens, viruses, bacteria, etc., while cultivating plants results in a decline in productivity, making it crucial to prevent such diseases and take the required precautions to avoid them. Accurately identifying such fatal diseases is a crucial first step for both the businesses and farmers. Six different Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) that accept plant leaf images as input, along with the Enhanced Symbiotic Organism Search (ESOS) optimization algorithm, have been implemented in our research. We intend to extensively contrast the various models based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. In the area of image recognition and classification, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), in particular, and deep learning, in general, are developing. The literature contains a variety of CNN designs. The dataset size, the number of classes, the model’s weights, hypermeters, and optimizers are a few examples of the variables that have an impact on a CNN model’s performance. Because of its benefits, transfer learning and fine-tuning a pre-trained model are now very popular. This study examines the impact of six popular CNN models: DenseNet, MobileNet, EfficientNet, VGG19, ResNet and Inception. As a result, DenseNet demonstrates an optimal accuracy rate of 98% when compared to other models.
YOLOv5n++: An edge-based improved YOLOv5n model to detect river floating debris
Authors: Jiang Xianliang , Yang Ze , Huang Junkai , Jin Guang , Yu Guitao , Zhang Xi , Qin Zhen
Published: December 2023

Rivers serve as vital water sources, maintain ecological equilibrium, and enhance landscapes. However, the looming issue of floating debris stemming from improper waste disposal and illegal discharge, poses an imminent threat to river ecosystems and their aesthetic appeal. Conventional human-led inspections prove labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to errors. This study introduces an innovative approach for river debris detection, employing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) imagery in conjunction with a refined YOLOv5n model. This approach offers three key contributions. Primarily, the YOLOv5n model is bolstered by integrating the Efficient Channel Attention (ECA) module and reshaping the MobileNetV3 backbone to align with MobileNetV3S, thereby significantly streamlining computational demands and model intricacy. Additionally, precision and speed are augmented by eliminating the detection head for larger targets, while decreasing computational requirements. Subsequently, to counter dataset scarcity, we curate a UAV-derived river debris dataset, encompassing five prevalent debris types, serving as an indispensable resource for method refinement and assessment. Lastly, the upgraded model’s evaluation on Jetson Nano yields an mAP of 87.2%, merely 0.7% lower than the original YOLOv5n model. Remarkably, the refined model achieves substantial reductions of 57.1% in parameters, 52.6% in volume, and 54.8% in GFLOPs. Additionally, inference time is abbreviated to 57.3ms per Jetson Nano image, 13.4ms faster than the original. These findings underscore edge computing’s potential in river restoration. In conclusion, the fusion of deep learning object detection and UAV imagery empowers adept river debris detection.