bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting presenteeism to broaden its conceptualization: A qualitative study
Authors: Knani Mouna , Fournier Pierre-Sébastien , Biron Caroline
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Presenteeism is generally viewed as a symptom of organizational or individual dysfunction and is rarely considered as a behavioral response to positive triggering factors. Our study examines this issue in small enterprises (SEs), which are an unexplored environment in terms of presenteeism. OBJECTIVE: Through in-depth analysis, this study aims to understand the positive and negative factors that impact presenteeism in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on SEs. METHODS: We adopt a qualitative methodological approach in which we conducted 17 semi-structured interviews with employees and owner-managers of SEs with between 20 and 49 employees. RESULTS: Our thematic analysis shows that presenteeism can be explained by factors related to pressure to attend work, by individuals’ constraints and commitment, by organizational and individual characteristics and by a congenial work environment. Presenteeism can also be a type of “therapy” which helps individuals to avoid focusing on being sick and enables them to stay active and avoid social isolation. CONCLUSIONS: Our study differs from earlier research by providing a more in-depth analysis of the positive and negative factors that trigger presenteeism. This article will help to expand the current theoretical knowledge about presenteeism and encourage a more holistic interpretation of the phenomenon.
Consumer Perceptions of Online Produce Purchases
Authors: Ostrum Carson Ian , Watson Adam
Published: October 2021

In the Spring of 2021, a survey of college students’ perceptions and behaviors regarding grocery shopping methods, including online purchases of fresh produce, in the post-response to COVID-19 was conducted. The purpose of this research was to analyze the perceptions of online grocery shopping and identify specific factors that significantly influenced the grocery shopping experience. A sample of 203 responses was collected from undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Florida. Participants perceived in-store grocery shopping as superior in terms of product quality, shopping experience, store loyalty, and hygiene while convenience was perceived as an advantage with online grocery shopping. Participants identified product quality and greater transparency regarding food handling as important concerns and factors when purchasing fresh produce online. Although COVID-19 pandemic caused students to explore various online grocery services, it had limited effect on their purchasing of fresh produce. The implications for this study are far reaching, applicable to industry retailers interested in consumer willingness to pay for online grocery options and in identifying value-adding services that would increase consumer participation. This study also provides baseline data useful to researchers interested in consumer behavior, acceptance, and food marketing.
Nitrate Adsorption by Activated Carbon
Authors: Rosenblum Adam
Published: October 2021

Activated carbon is a type of carbon that is a known catalyst for a variety of chemical reactions. Uses of activated carbon include purifying liquids and gases, food and beverage processing, odor removal, industrial pollution control, and numerous other applications. There are a variety of different activated carbons, with most being derived from coal, peat, and wood. Activated carbon is a catalyst because the small pores of the carbon increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. One primary use of activated carbon is how it adsorbs nitrates onto its surface. This paper delves into different adsorption rates of an activated carbon (Filtrasorb 600) that is treated with different chemicals and then subjected to a chemical activation at a constant pressure under different gaseous conditions. Data collected during experiments indicate there are significant interactions between surface functional groups and nitrate.

            Keywords: activated carbon, adsorption, nitrates
Counterterrorism and Immigration in Hungary
Authors: Berman Phoenix Skylar
Published: October 2021

The European migration crisis beginning in 2014 served as a turning point in Hungarian politics where immigration issues effectively altered the nation’s security environment. The migratory routes as a pathway for illegal border crossings positioned Hungary on the frontline as a transit country for migrants seeking asylum in Western Europe. A critical analysis of Orbán's rhetoric and Hungary’s behavior in the realm of immigration and counterterrorism (CT) policy during and after the immigration crisis is relevant in understanding the state’s security environment. Anti-immigrant sentiments reflected in the population and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rhetoric aims to tie refugee migration to terrorist acitvity. Migrants were targeted as a risk to the traditional European identity and survival of the state with a specific emphasis on Muslim migration from the Middle East and North Africa. This study seeks to understand Hungary’s regional and global security role and how CT activity is used by the government to legitimize government actions, particularly on immigration via securitization theory from the Copenhagen School. Hungary has heightened its role on the international stage through transnational CT cooperation and capitalized on anti-immigrant sentiments through speech acts to further exercise its influence in border control and the international fight against global terrorism. By examining a total of 36 speeches presented by Orbán from 2015 to 2020, the study is able to examine how immigration issues were securitized to develop pathways for extraordinary actions and authoritarian reforms performed by securitizing actors.
Reaching for the Stars
Authors: Infantino Anthony Alexander , Paprotna Sarah , Anilkumar Siddharth
Published: October 2021

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of good mental health is becoming more and more relevant. Outdoor therapies have been used as treatments for mental health for years, so the researchers investigated if stargazing has the potential to have the same benefits. Rather than surveying people on how often they stargaze, the researchers used light pollution data as a metric for the ability of a region to stargaze. The light pollution data was gathered from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and the mental health data was collected from a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). All fifty states were stratified based on light pollution and ten were chosen for analysis. From these states, the number of people with mental illness, number of people who received mental illness treatment, and number of attempted suicides were all considered. Linear regression was performed for these three metrics against light pollution. Overall, the correlation coefficient is too low to confidently establish correlation. Further research and different methods are required to determine the existence of a correlation.
Who Owns Space?
Authors: O'Brien Nathan William
Published: October 2021

Space mining is no longer a figment of fringe science fiction. Due to the recent passage of the Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015 (SREU Act), U.S. domestic space companies now have a semblance of legislative backing to launch commercial resource acquisition ventures in space. Previously, such companies floundered as capital from investors was reasonably sparse. Uncertainty created by the previously untested Outer Space Treaty (OST) perpetuated worry surrounding the existence of private property rights in space. With the passage of the recent SREU Act, many domestic worries were dismissed by the definitive granting of commercial property rights to U.S. citizens, yet equally many worries continue to surround the legitimacy of the SREU Act itself, as certain legal experts both inside and outside the U.S. argue the Act to be a violation of U.S. international obligations.

In contrast to the OST, the SREU Act explicitly grants Americans the right to hold and obtain material resources from celestial bodies such as asteroids and minor planets. This paper examines the implications of such a legal gray area by examining the extent to which select clauses of the OST may or may not conflict with such definitive legislation. Ultimately, it is concluded that the issue is far from settled, as the existence of celestial property rights may not presently be as clear as investors might hope.
Relating Union Density to Wealth Inequality and Subjective Well-Being Across 13 OECD Countries
Authors: Meurrens Erik Alexander
Published: October 2021

Since the 1980s, the labor union density has gradually declined across member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), indicating a lowering percentage of employees represented by unions. In the United States, the declining union density has been shown to have an impact on wealth inequality, which has increased correspondingly. With a lack of representation by labor unions, workers are less secure in their jobs, which could cause a reduction in job satisfaction and an increase in stress. Therefore, a declining union density can also influence the subjective well-being of an impacted group. The aim of this research was to identify and investigate the potential relationships between union density and wage inequality and union density and subjective well-being across thirteen countries through regression analysis. The thirteen countries selected were all developed, industrialized democracies and members of the OECD. Simple linear regressions were made using the most recent national data for union density, wealth inequality, and subjective well-being. Regression analysis was performed on the most recent data points of the countries as a group, and for each country individually over a period of time. There was a moderate-strong, negative correlation (R = - 0.608) for the regression of wealth inequality versus union density, yet inconsistent correlation coefficients between countries individually. There was a moderate-weak, positive correlation (R = 0.353) for the regression of subjective well-being versus union density, with more consistent correlation coefficients between countries individually.
ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF CRP AND PLATELET COUNT IN EARLY NEONATAL SEPSIS
Authors: Shaha Sachin Walchand
Published: October 2021

Material and Methods: A Prospective study was performed in the department of Pediatrics in territory care institute for the duration of 8 months. Forty newborns were included in the study group to satisfy including criteria. Before antibiotic treatment, neonates CRP and platelet count were assessed. Data were analyzed by SPSS software.

Results: Out of the 40 cases, 22 were male babies, and the rest 18 were female. Blood culture was positive in 19 out of the 40 cases, CRP was positive in 21 cases, and thrombocytopenia was observed in 16 cases.  Klebsiella is the commonest gram organism causing sepsis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Gram-positive organisms grown are Coagulase Positive and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci, Group B Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus, and Enterococcus. Out of 16 thrombocytopenia neonatal, 15 shows Gram-negative and 1 shows gram-positive blood culture.

Conclusion: Qualitative analysis of C-reactive protein can be used as an early marker of sepsis, especially in resource-limited settings. Although thrombocytopenia occurs predominantly in gram-negative sepsis, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of platelet count to differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative sepsis.

Keywords: CRP, Platelet count,blood cultures, sepsis.
Barriers to Receiving Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Patients with Ischemic Stroke
Authors:   Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Mirzadeh Monirsadat , Mozhdehipanah Hossein ,   Department of Neurology, Bou-Ali Sina Hospital, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Emami Ali ,   Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran., Motamed Niloofar ,   Persian Gulf Nuclear Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Research Center, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Background: Cerebrovascular diseases are the second common cause of mortality worldwide. The onset of reperfusion in the first 3-4.5 hours is a predictive factor of treatment. Objective: The present study investigated barriers to receiving tissue plasminogen activator in patients with ischemic stroke. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 191 patients with first-ever stroke referring to the emergency department of the Persian Gulf Martyrs Hospital of Bushehr City, Iran, in 2016. One checklist was completed which included demographic data, history of diseases, knowledge of stroke symptoms, and intervals regarding the onset of symptoms to informing emergency, informing emergency on arrival at the emergency department of the hospital, and making the diagnosis for the patients. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS v. 19. Results: Mean±SD age of the patients was 65.92±12.48 years. The majority of patients under investigation (55.5%) were female, 63.4% were married, 56% were illiterate and 72.3% resided in other districts of Bushehr province. Mean duration between onset of symptoms and arrival at emergency department, onset of symptoms and call the emergency service, time of arrival at emergency department to perform brain Computer Tomography (CT) scan and also to be counseled by a neurologist were 699.66, 195.51, 45.11 and 423.62 minutes, respectively. Finally 14.6 percent of patients were qualified to be treated with tPA. Conclusion: The main barrier to timely therapy is a delay in golden time. Therefore, public education to promote public awareness could be of great benefit in reducing the referral delay time.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MICROECONOMIC MODEL OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ON THE MARKET IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors: Pereverzieva Anna , Gubar Olena
Published: October 2021

The factors that identify the characteristics of consumer behavior in the spread of information and communication technologies and their use in all spheres of society are studied in the article. The relevance of the study is due to the acceleration of the digital economy and its spread to all spheres of society, including the transformation of consumer preferences and value orientations in purchase decisions. The purpose of the article is to determine the characteristics of consumer behavior belonging to different generations. The issue of transformation of structure and, in particular, manner of consumption in the conditions of the digital economy is studied. The analysis of the influence of socio-economic and historical preconditions on the value orientations of consumers is carried out. Within the framework of the theory of generations, the issue of selection of stable social groups (generations), their periodization, and separation of the main values of each is considered. One of the key values that determine the affiliation to society, a certain generation, and, accordingly, form a certain microeconomic model of consumer behavior - cosmopolitanism in the growing pace of information and communication technologies, the availability of the Internet resources - is studied. There are analyzed the most important features of consumer behavior in the formation and development of the digital economy, characteristic of all generations, namely vertical trust (trust in public authorities and the media) and horizontal trust (trust in information obtained from the immediate environment and social media). The influence of social networks and the environment on purchasing decisions in terms of individual generations - X and Y - is considered. The increase in the level of access to information, the range of consumer opportunities to maximize the usefulness of goods through an individual approach to supply is analyzed. The peculiarities of market transformation and its focus on consumer preferences and values, the possibilities of digital technologies to reduce transaction costs in the buying and selling process, the prerequisites for shifting consumption from long-term to short-term type are defined.
DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING IN THE STUDY OF MICRO- AND MACROECONOMICS
Authors: Pylypenko Nadiia , Pylypenko Viacheslav
Published: October 2021

The article discusses the need to develop students' critical thinking skills. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, technologies for the development of critical thinking in the study of micro- and macroeconomics are described. It was revealed that the most adequate methods of developing critical thinking skills are discussions, debates, Socratic questions, which teach students to think independently, to critically look at alternative options for solving existing problems, and to choose well-grounded argumentation. An important technology for the development of critical thinking in the study of economic disciplines, which allows you to analyze cause-and-effect relationships, is the use of the Kaworu Ishikawa diagram, the essence of which is the chain of problem solving: problem-causes-facts-conclusions.
Attention is focused on the application of the problematic approach, which is the main tool for the development of critical thinking, since it contains a contradiction, which allows students to form their own attitude to the issues under consideration. In the study of micro- and macroeconomics, it has been proven that an effective method of developing critical thinking is the division of students into groups and teamwork in preparation for the debate.
The influence of the creation of an educational and research environment that guides the student towards critical perception of information is investigated, and the important role of essay writing is analyzed. The essay is suitable both for teaching critical thinking and for testing already acquired skills.
Most of the topics of micro and macroeconomics involve research using statistical and empirical data and various scientific methods that contribute to the development of critical thinking. Writing critical reviews is an equally important tool for the further development and practical use of critical thinking skills.
Thanks to the use of the technology of critical thinking in the study of micro- and macroeconomics, the ability to work with a significant array of sometimes contradictory information is developed, to highlight the essence of the problem, compare different points of view, put forward hypotheses, and find alternative solutions to economic problems.
RISKS OF SECURE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE IN CONDITIONS OF DECENTRALIZATION OF PUBLIC POWER AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Pavlov Oleksandr , Kushnir Oksana , Pavlova Tatiana
Published: October 2021

In the process of decentralization of public power and management in Ukraine there are problems of both practical, managerial and theoretical nature, which require finding the reasons for their emergence and providing sound proposals for their solution. For the successful implementation of this reform, the issue of identifying and overcoming the risks of safe development of Ukraine is of great importance, on the successful solution of which depends not only the further fate of the state system of the country, but also statehood as such.
The article has scientific novelty and practical value. She contains the definition decentralization of public power and governanceit as process of transformation of the whole set of their structural elements, united by a commonality of features associated with the transfer of power and relevant resources from central executive bodies to united territorial communities to adopt effective decisions in the interests of the population of a particular area and the country as a whole. Safe socio-economic and political development is positioned as one that allows to maintain resilience to internal and external threats and the ability to meet the growing social needs of the individual, family, society, state. An understanding of risk as a danger or threat associated with losses due to an adverse situation is presented; as uncertainty, the meaning of which is that hypothetically there are several possible options for the development of events after the reaction (action) to the situation; as opportunities, the onset of the probability of future development, the consequences of which can be both negative (net risks) and positive (speculative risks). The classification of risks arising in various spheres of public life as a result of imperfect reform of the territorial organization of power has been carried out. Suggestions and practical recommendations presentedfor forecasting the occurrence of risks in the context of decentralization and overcoming the consequences of the existing threats to the safe socio-economic and political development of Ukraine in the context of expanding the powers of self-governing institutions.
Proposed in the article of the proposition and the recommendation may be used by public power in the process of reforming the administrative and territorial organization of Ukraine.
Prospects for further scientific research on the subject matter have been determined.
PECULIARITIES OF PARTICIPATION OF UKRAINIAN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN INTEGRATION PROCESSES
Authors: Seniv Lidiya , Humeniuk Vitaliy
Published: October 2021

The integration processes in the modern world, caused by the dynamic globalization, which covers all sectors of the world economies, including the agri-food sector, which provides the world's population with food, are considered. The peculiarities of unification of national agri-food markets into a single world market and adaptation of domestic state policy of agricultural regulation in accordance with the principles defined by the World Trade Organization and the general direction of the common agricultural policy of the European Union are described.
The peculiarity of the agri-food sector of Ukraine, which consists in the degree of development of domestic agriculture and ways of implementing the regulatory policy of the state in this area, is described. A study of the integration processes of the Ukrainian agri-food market and the imperfection of mechanisms for regulating the activities of agri-food enterprises by the state, which necessitates the adaptation of integration processes to international requirements. The advantages and disadvantages of enterprises entering the international market after Ukraine's accession to the World Trade Organization are considered. The impact of the biodiversity strategy until 2030, adopted by the European Commission, on the activities of domestic agri-food enterprises, the competitiveness of their products on the international market and stimulating the production of environmentally friendly products has been studied. The main Ukrainian exporters of agricultural products on the European agricultural market and the rating of the main demanded goods are studied. It is analyzed that the agri-food market of Ukraine functions in the conditions of strengthening of internal and external integration processes. The internal integration processes characterized by the vertical integration of Ukrainian agri-food enterprises, which contributes to the significant development of the agri-food sector, are considered. It is proved that the private form of land ownership is dominant in this market, the monopoly position is occupied by domestic agricultural holdings, which intensifies imperfect competition in the market.
ASSESSMENT OF HOTEL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL DESTINATION: CASE OF ODESA REGION
Authors: Iaromenko Sergii , Niecheva Natalia
Published: October 2021

The article considers the development of the hotel industry as a basis for the formation, managing and development of tourism destinations in Odesa region at local level due to the new paradigm of the territorial division (amalgamated hromadas). Analysis of statistical data on the number of collective accommodation facilities, the volume of accommodated persons shows the lack of coverage of accommodation facilities, as a significant part of institutions is not considered and does not give a complete picture of the structure and location of the hotel industry in Odessa region. Thus, most accommodation facilities are concentrated in large cities and coastal areas, while inland, peripheral areas have a low level of the hotel industry development and they are areas of concentration of attractions (cultural heritage, natural sites), but not the areas of temporary staying of tourists). Based on official statistics, indicators were calculated that show the insufficient level of development of the hotel industry outside the coastal part of Odessa region. 2017–2019 years indicate an increasing trend in the number of temporary accommodation and catering establishments. The development of destinations in the Odessa region requires the intensification of the creation of accommodation and catering entities that will have a positive impact on the employment of the rural population, the creation of potential attractions, and the development of local destinations. This requires the creation of strategic alliances in the field of tourism, the hotel industry with all stakeholders: public and private entities forming the regional tourism market. Further research of local destinations should be conducted using field research methods: database of local communities, registered locations on Google Map, surveys of owners of collective accommodation, tourists. The surveys should indicate of the consumer profile of tourist services, the main problems faced by participants in the tourism market services, the formation of recommendations for the strategy of tourism development at the local level.
STRUCTURAL-DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES FROM THE POSITION OF THEIR SAFE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Garkusha Victoriia
Published: October 2021

In the article the tendencies of development of the industrial branch are revealed. The dynamics of gross domestic product created by industrial enterprises is studied to establish their position in the structure of the national economy. It is proved that industry has a significant impact on the state’s economy, as this industry creates a large number of jobs, promotes the development of small and medium-sized businesses. The factors that determine the main trend of dynamics (increase or decrease of levels) are revealed. As well as factors that deviate levels from the trend. We observe that industrial enterprises are going through a difficult period due to difficult economic conditions, increasing competition in industries, the financial crisis, as well as the lack of real support from the state. Based on the logic of safe economic activity, the tendencies of changes in the financial result of industrial enterprises, in particular processing, are investigated and the degree of their safe functioning and development is revealed. When studying the trends in gross domestic product, their great importance in the structure of the national economy was found. The dynamics of expectations of industrial enterprises regarding the prospects of development of their business activity is characterized. It is established that the tendency to increase production actualizes the problem of improving management, first of all, financial results and in their composition – the profitability of operating activities. The trend of profitability of operating activity of industrial enterprises on the basis of phase-frequency Wallis-Moore criterion is estimated. Multidimensional, detailed analysis of the activities of industrial enterprises is a necessary element of the information system through which management and professionals have the opportunity to make adequate management decisions. The dynamics of expectations of the prospects for the development of their business activity shows that industries are experiencing a difficult period due to difficult economic conditions, increasing competition in industries, the financial crisis. It is expected that the proposals set out in the article will contribute to a partial solution to the problems of information security management of industrial enterprises.
DEFINITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY IN ACCOUNTING AND MECHANISMS FOR ITS STIMULATION
Authors: Hanusych Veronika
Published: October 2021

In article we consider environmental activities in a broad and narrow sense. Definitely, that exactly environmental motivated movements allow attributing one or another housewifely transaction to environmental action. Environmental activities housewifely subjects could be done in two ways: special actions aimed at improving the environmental situation and greening various housewifely processes. This separation allows to develop separate approaches to accounting for relevant processes environmental activities. The main problem of environmental accounting is the assessment of natural resources during their primary development because we get them from nature for free. But their renewable cost is very high. Environmental problems can be solved only with an integrated approach. Introduction to accounting practice of valuation at replacement cost and environmental capital will allow partially solve the problem of financing the restoration of natural resources and will increase the responsibility of enterprises in the environmental sphere. Accumulation environmental capital must be carried out simultaneously with primary consumption of environmental assets. Environmental assets mean all natural resources, that are used by the enterprise in the course of housewifely activities. Environmental capital must become a reliable permanent source of financing for the company's environmental activities. Directions of use of environmental capital could be restoration of natural resources (e.g. tree planting), replacement of materials with environmentally friendly, waste recycling, introduction of new technologies, which save energy resources. To induce businesses to spend more money on the environment, the government must develop a set of incentives that will turn environmental spending into an effective investment.
ECONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF YACHTING AS A PROMISING SPORTS TOURISM IN THE WORLD
Authors: Stepanets Inna , Hryniuk Diana
Published: October 2021

The trend for the progressive development of tourism in the context of modern world realities has undergone certain strength tests. Forcibly impaired mobility in the post-pandemic period has given rise to the search for various forms of tourist and sports recreation that promote health, among them - yachting. This type of sports tourism has a unique history, traditions, stable socio-economic basis and stimulates the development of the infrastructure of economic support. Accordingly, the work reflects the essence of yachting, factors and experience of its development in the leading countries of the world as a phenomenon of modern society and an activator of the economic growth of sports tourism. The fundamental international importance of yachting is traced in the aspect of sports and tourist mobility of the population of states. Positive organizational shifts in Ukraine are noted, the purpose of which is to solve existing problems in the development of sports water tourism in order to popularize it.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF ENTERPRISES
Authors: Tereshchenko Eleonora , Shkolenko Oksana , Andryeyeva Viktoriya
Published: October 2021

Based on the correlation and regression analysis, the article assesses the influence of external and internal factors of the business environment on the profitability of modern enterprises. The directions of improving the strategy for managing the profitability of domestic enterprises in the conditions of the dynamism of the business environment are determined, the implementation of which will give their leaders the opportunity to focus on the priorities of long-term development. Taking into account the impact of the variability of the business environment will allow enterprises to form an adaptation buffer in the face of the transformational challenges of our time. The expediency of carrying out a systematic assessment of the factors of the business environment for the activities of enterprises has been substantiated, the results of which will make it possible to adjust the priorities for the future development of entrepreneurial structures. The carried out correlation and regression analysis of the influence of the business environment made it possible to determine the progressive directions of the strategy for managing the profitability of enterprises. With the help of a quantitative assessment, a significant relationship was determined between the cost of goods sold and net profit, as well as the dependence of net profit on macroeconomic indicators of the country's development, in particular: the real wage index and the growth rate of nominal GDP.
In today's dynamic business environment, one of the most important factors in the competitiveness of any enterprise is the development and implementation of a profit management strategy. Therefore, the authors have proposed strategic actions to manage profitability at the conditionally taken enterprise "XXX", namely: creation of an information base: analysis of the volume and composition of the income received; indicators that determine their size and leve; development of a forecast of possible options for the distribution of income by type of activity and their assessment; formation of the optimal variant of the distribution of enterprise income.
Revisão sistemática de literatura
Authors: Carvalho Gabrielle , Silva dos Santos Allisson , Rita Santos Souza Taciana
Published: October 2021

O objetivo deste artigo foi compreender em que estado se encontram as produções científicas, no que diz respeito ao uso das redes sociais por consumidores e empreendedores frente às práticas alimentares. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática de literatura visando identificar as perspectivas adotadas nas pesquisas e, ainda, as possíveis lacunas nelas existentes que poderiam ser apontadas. Os resultados encontrados demonstraram que, apesar de uma relevância latente, as discussões sobre o tema em questão ainda se mostram bastante incipientes, em especial no Brasil. A maior parte dos estudos encontrados utiliza métodos qualitativos e, do ponto de vista temático, sobressaem aspectos como impacto social e mobilização de recursos.
Sulphide oxidation mortar tests for evaluation of the oxidation potential of sulphide-bearing aggregate
Authors: El-Mosallamy Mona , Shehata Medhat
Published: October 2021

This paper proposes two new sulphide mortar bar tests. The two tests involve two exposure conditions: the first one relies on soaking the sample in an oxidizing agent (6% sodium hypochlorite) for three hours at room temperature to promote oxidation while the other test adopts a range of temperatures and relative humidity that promote oxidation and sulphate attack. Both tests were effective in discriminating between aggregates with oxidizable sulphide and those without. Moreover, the use of low-calcium fly ash at 25% and slag at 30% reduced the expansion but not to the level of samples with non-sulphide aggregates. On the contrary, 10% of metakaolin produced more expansion.
A new screening test to evaluate the presence of oxidizable sulphide minerals in coarse aggregates
Authors: Guirguis Bassili , Shehata Medhat
Published: October 2021

A simple screening test was proposed in order to test coarse aggregates for their potential to cause damage when used in concrete due to the oxidation of sulphide phases. The test involves submerging an aggregate sample in an oxidizing agent and measuring the mass loss. Samples with no known oxidizable sulphides showed a mass loss of <1.0% after one week of testing at room temperature. Samples of oxidizable sulphides showed a mass loss higher than 3.5% and changes in the colour of the test solution. It is proposed that aggregates which achieve a mass loss of less than 0.50% and no colour change in the test solution be accepted.
The Application of a New Oxidation Mortar Bar Test to Mixtures containing Different Cementing Systems
Authors: Guirguis Bassili , Shehata Medhat , Duchesne Josée , Fournier Benoît , Durand Benoît , Rivard Patrice
Published: October 2021

The effects of different cementing systems on the expansion of mortars containing iron sulphide-bearing aggregate was studied. Using a recently developed oxidation mortar bar test, the results showed that cementing systems containing low-calcium fly ash, metakaolin, slag, high-sulphate resisting Portland cement, or low heat of hydration Portland cement could reduce the expansion by 50–85%. The main suggested mechanisms behind the reduced expansion is the more refined pore structure of samples with SCMs, and the reduced C3A of low heat of hydration Portland cement. The refined pore structure reduces the permeation of the oxidizing solution into the samples. The similarity of this to penetration of oxygen into concrete under field exposure needs to be determined. Soaking the samples for >3 h in the oxidizing agent can produce excessive expansion – not related to oxidation of iron sulphide phases – in samples with cementing blends containing reactive alumina such as metakaolin.
KHERSON JEWS OF THE MID-NINETEENTH CENTURY IN TRAVEL NOTES
Authors: S. Vodotyka , I. Chaura
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to analyzing the Kherson Jewish community in the middle of the XIX century. The presentation is based on a comprehensive study of the two-volume work of Alexander Schmidt, "Materials for Geography and Statistics of Russia. Kherson province". Source criticism shows that the work contains a significant amount of reliable information on the history of individual ethnic groups of Kherson in the mid-nineteenth century, which allows us to consider it as a reliable historical source.The primary attention author pays to the issues of the demographic and social structure of the Jewish community. The number, sex component, population movement, social status were analyzed. The role of Jews in the city’s economy, especially in the functioning of a market economy, is highlighted. The article shows the peculiarities of the culture and way of life of the Kherson Jews, their interaction and relations with other ethnic groups.The author proves that the XIX century was the time of the highest rise, the acme in the history of the Jewish community of Kherson, and the Jews significantly determined the city’s face. Their number grew faster than other ethnic groups, they predominated among the wealthiest Kherson citizens, and their business activities contributed to the progress of Kherson.Key words: Kherson, the Jewish community, A. Schmidt, the interaction of ethnic groups. Стаття присвячена аналізу єврейської громади Херсона середини ХІХ ст. Виклад базується на комплексному дослідженні двотомної праці Олександра Шміта «Материалы для географии и статистики России. Херсонская губерния». Джерелознавча критика свідчить, що праця містить значний обсяг достовірної інформації з історії окремих етносів населення Херсона серед-ини ХІХ ст., що дозволяє розглядати її як надійне історичне джерело.Головну увагу приділено питанням демографічної та соціальної структури єврейської громади. Проаналізовано чисельність, статеву складову, природний і механічних рух населення, соціально-становий статус. Висвітлено роль євреїв в економіці міста, передусім у функціонуванні ринкового господарства. Показано особливості культури та побуту євреїв Херсона, їх взаємодія і стосунки з іншими етнічними групами.Доведено, що саме ХІХ ст. стало часом найвищого піднесення в історії єврейської громади Херсона, причому євреї у значній мірі визначали обличчя міста. Їхня чисельність зростала випереджаючими темпами порівняно з іншими етнічними групами, вони переважали серед найзаможнішого прошарку херсонців, а їхня діяльність у сфері бізнесу сприяла поступу Херсона. Ключові слова: Херсон, єврейська громада, О. Шміт, взаємодія етносів.
PROVISION OF VITAMIN C AND VITAMIN D FOOD INGREDIENTS AGAINST THE REDUCTION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS IN DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE II INDICATED RESPONDENTS
Authors: Rizki Nurmalya Rizki_nk , Nuriannisa Farah , Mutiarani Anugrah Linda , Yuliani Kartika
Published: October 2021

This community service was carried out to improve the knowledge of Kutisari residents who identified had diabetes mellitus. The preliminary study was conducted regarding residents who identified with diabetes mellitus with deficiency of vitamin C and vitamin D intake. This community service program lasts for one year. The activity in this community service was collecting the data of respondents with diabetes mellitus, gave nutrition counselling, and directly provided food sources of vitamin C and vitamin D. Besides provided leaflets of vitamin C and vitamin D food sources, the nutrition counselling also measured the respondent’s blood sugar levels. Checking blood glucose levels was carried out to determine the glucose levels of residents who were identified as having diabetes mellitus. Intake of food sources of vitamin C and vitamin D was expected to lower blood glucose levels. The respondent received guava and chicken eggs as the food source of vitamin C and vitamin D. The purpose of this community service is to improve the respondent's knowledge about the food sources of vitamin C and vitamin D. Those foods will reduce the high blood glucose levels close to the normal values. The output of this community service activity is an online-published report.
Travel-based Multitasking on Public Transport: An Empirical Research in Hungary
Authors: Munkácsy András , Keserű Imre , Siska Miklós
Published: October 2021

On the basis of a survey addressing travel behaviour in 4707 households in Hungary in 2016, activities of passengers (especially on non-local public transport services) are analysed in this paper. Descriptive statistics is applied to provide a general view of household survey results about activities while travelling. K-means clustering is used for the analysis of travel-based multitasking on public transport and chartered commuter bus services. On the basis of one of the very first travel-based multitasking studies in Hungary, we concluded that the prevailing activity is talking to others, followed by relaxing or daydreaming, and listening to music/radio. Based on the outcomes of the clustering of public transport journeys by age of passengers, the main finding is that the use of electronic devices decreases with age and the characteristics of clusters in terms of other activities are diverse.
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Psikiyatrik Hastalıklara İlişkin Algı ve Tutumları
Authors: BOZTİLKİ Melike , ARDIÇ Elif , GAMİŞ Begüm , ÇEVİK Ekin
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, sağlık bilimleri alanında eğitim almakta olan öğrencilerin damgalama davranışlarının ölçülmesi yoluyla, damgalama davranışı ve eğitim arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Araştırmanın evrenini İstanbul Anadolu Yakası’nda bulunan bir Vakıf Üniversitenin Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde öğrenim görmekte olan 1643 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 1435 öğrenci ise örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Veriler 2017-2018 akademik yılı, Güz ve Bahar dönemlerinde toplanmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak damgalama davranışını ölçen Akıl Hastalıkları Hakkında Kanaat Ölçeği ve Sosyo-Demografik Soru Formu kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 20,54±2,37 ve %83,3’ü (n=1196) kadındır. Çalışmanın alt boyutlarında, cinsiyete, bölümlere, sınıflara, “Akıl Hastalıkları ve Ruh Sağlığı” ile ilgili müfredatta ders varlığına, tanıdık hasta varlığına göre anlamlı farklılıklar bulunmuştur. Bu çalışmanın sonuçları; Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin psikiyatri hastalarına ve hastalıklarına yönelik tutumlarında olumlu yönde gelişmenin sınırlı düzeyde kaldığını, öğrencilerin reddedici ve dışlayıcı tutumlarının aldıkları eğitime rağmen sürdüğünü göstermiştir. Bu bağlamda söz konusu alanlardaki lisans müfredatlarının “damgalamayla mücadele” konusundaki yeterliliğinin sorgulanmaya açık olduğu görülmüştür.
Hastanelerin Psikiyatri Hizmetlerinin Sunulduğu Birimlerde Görsel Sanatlar Eğitiminin Tamamlayıcı Tedavi Olarak Uygulanabilirliğine İlişkin Durumun İncelenmesi
Authors: GÖNÜLAY ÇALIMLI Zeynep , SALDERAY Bülent
Published: October 2021

Araştırmada, hastanelerin psikiyatri hizmetlerinin sunulduğu birimlerde görsel sanatlar eğitiminin tamamlayıcı tedavi olarak uygulanabilirliğine ilişkin mevcut durumun ne olduğu sağlık çalışanlarının görüşlerine göre ele alınarak değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini ise; Ankara ilinde bulunan ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları, çocuk ve ergen ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları ve TRSM birimlerine sahip üç üniversite hastanesi ile Sağlık Bakanlığına bağlı iki eğitim ve araştırma hastanesi içinde ilgili birimlerde çalışan sağlık personelleri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada, uzman görüşlerine dayalı olarak geliştirilen bir anket formu kullanılmış, verilerin analizi SPSS 22 paket programıyla yapılmış ve grafikler için excel programından faydalanılmıştır. Ankette yer alan açık uçlu sorulara verilen yanıtlar içerik analizi yöntemi ile derinlemesine incelenerek kategoriler oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmada; çalışmaya katılan sağlık personelinin görüşleri doğrultusunda görsel sanatlar yoluyla tedavi uygulamasının (a) psikiyatri birimlerinin %49’unda yapıldığı; (b) farklı meslek grupları tarafından verildiği; ancak %36 oranıyla sanat terapi uzmanı ve %32 oranıyla uzmanlardan oluşan bir ekip tarafından verilmesini daha uygun gördükleri (c); kullanılan yöntem ve/veya tekniklere ilişkin %73,23 oranla yanıt verilemediği ve/veya bilgi sahibi olmadıkları beyan edildiği; buna ek (d)“kil-seramik” çalışmalarını alanlarında en etkili uygulama olarak gördükleri (e) ve %35,2 oranıyla “gerekli ve önemli bir yöntem olarak” görüldüğü anlaşılmıştır.(f) Ayrıca çalışmaya katılan sağlık personelinin %69 oranında görsel sanatların tedavi/terapi olarak kullanımına yönelik eğitim talep ettiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Mekânsal Değerinin Ötesinde Kültürel Bir Öge Olarak Pazar Yeri: Sanatçının Tuvallerinde Konumları
Authors: GÜNGÖR Tuğba
Published: October 2021

Birey her zaman kendini ifade etme arayışı içerisinde olmuş ve iletişim kurma yetisine yönelik birçok yöntem geliştirmiştir. Sanat gibi özel bir alanının keşfiyle gelişen süreçte, eserlerin çıkış kaynağına sanatçının yerel değerlerde gelişen çevresine dair gözlemleri, yaşanmışlıkları ve günlük yaşam dinamikleri referans olabilmektedir. Bir gelenek yapısı ve gıda, giyim, araç ve gereç gibi günlük temel ihtiyaçların karşılanmasında etkinlik alanı olan pazar yerleri sanatçının eserlerinde bir kültürel değer ve kültürler arası diyaloğu sağlayan unsur olarak kendi konumunu alabilmektedir. Çalışmada Çağdaş Türk Resim Sanatında varlığıyla kendini somutlaştıran “pazar yeri” temalı eserler, plastik yaklaşımlar ve kültürel etkileşim noktaları açısından irdelenmiştir. Bu yolla kültürel bir dokuyu ifade eden pazar yeri temasının, eserlerdeki vücut bulma biçemleriyle varlığı sorgulanmıştır.