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Penambahan Filter Air Water Destilation Machine Untuk Perbaikan Kualitas Air Bahan Baku Pembuatan Akuades Kebutuhan Analisa Proksimat Bahan Pakan
Authors: Fitri Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Aquades is the main liquid to support proximate testing of feed ingredients at the Animal Nutrition and Feed Laboratory, Department of Animal Husbandry, University of Lampung. The quality of groundwater used as raw material for making distilled water determines the quality of the distilled water produced. Hardness level is one of the chemical parameters required for groundwater quality by measuring the amount of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) content. The Ca and Mg content in laboratory water can cause scale on the walls of equipment, especially with heating systems, which can cause damage to laboratory equipment, besides that it can hinder the heating process. The aim of this research is to reduce or even eliminate the hardness of groundwater as raw material for the distillation process for the water distillation equipment found in the Animal Nutrition and Feed Laboratory. Removing groundwater hardness is carried out by installing a water filter before the distillation process in a water distillation device. Water filters are made from PVC pipes and inside there is a filter media in the form of zeolite so that it can reduce water hardness. The experimental results show that installing a filter before the water distillation device can reduce the Ca content from 19.34 mg/L to 12.88 mg/L or a decrease of 33.40% and a decrease in the Mg content from 1.92 mg/L to 1. 55 mg/L or a decrease of 19.27%.
 Keywords: Aquadest, filtration, groundwater hardness, proximate
Effect of Computer-Based Training Materials Using Flat Diagrams and Graphics Animations on Students’ Familiarization of Marine Auxiliary Machinery
Authors: Olimpos Paul T.
Published: June 2024

The technological advances that have occurred in recent years have inspired maritime institutions to look for more advanced and efficient teaching strategies. This quasi-experimental study aims to determine the effect of the 2D flat diagrams and 3D graphic animations as instructional materials on Marine Engineering students’ familiarization with auxiliary engine machinery. The participants were second-year students taking up BS Marine Engineering for the second semester of the school year 2021–2022. Two instruments were used. The first was a 30-item multiple-choice questionnaire focusing on Marine Refrigeration systems and Air Conditioning systems. The questions relate to the components of each system, its functions, and its operation. The second instrument was the assessments at the end of the CBTs. Mean, Standard Deviation, Paired t-test, and T-test for independent samples were used to analyze the data. The finding showed that using 2D flat diagrams and 3D graphic animations is essential for the Marine Engineering students’ familiarization with auxiliary engine machinery. Students exposed to the Refrigeration System and Air Conditioning System CBTs with 3D graphic animation have a higher level of familiarization than students exposed to the use of a 2D flat diagram. Moreover, simultaneously, students’ performance increases when they are exposed to the Refrigeration System and Air Conditioning System CBTs with 3D graphic animation. This study recommends upgrading the CBTs used by the school from 2D or flat diagrams to more sophisticated CBTs with 3D graphic animations.
Investigating Organizational Determinants of Job Satisfaction: Mediating Role of Motivation
Authors: Tjanturi Sehan , Sulistyaningsih Endang , Ho Shu-Hsun
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The objective of this research is to examine the influence of Organizational Climate and Perceived Organizational Support on Job Satisfaction, with Motivation acting as a mediating variable among Digital Agency Workers in Indonesia.
Method: The study involved disseminating questionnaires to 76 employees across three digital agency firms located in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area, Indonesia, utilizing the convenience sampling method. The analysis of the collected data was performed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Smart PLS 4 software.
Result: The study's findings indicate that Organizational Climate and Perceived Organizational Support exert a direct influence on Job Satisfaction and on Motivation. Moreover, it was discovered that Motivation serves as a mediating factor in the relationship between Organizational Climate and Job Satisfaction, as well as between Perceived Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction. The author stresses the need for future research to focus on various external factors when analyzing job satisfaction. This includes factors such as personality traits, economic conditions, and challenges specific to certain industries.
Food security: legal problems and solutions
Authors: Ignatenko I. V. , Krechyk A. S. , Perepelytsia K. O.
Published: June 2024

Global food security is one of the problems that needs to be addressed quickly, as it affects the lives of billions of people around the world. The article discusses the key theoretical aspects of global food security, including the causes of its violations, as well as the measures taken to overcome it. The authors emphasize the controversial nature of the concept of «food security», which lies in its different understanding at the national and international levels, and, in the authors’ opinion, food security should be considered differentially, although at the present stage of development it goes beyond a purely national understanding.
The article reveals the mechanism of international legal regulation and the goals that the international community is trying to achieve in order to eliminate poverty and hunger among the most vulnerable groups of the population, but the authors emphasize that this is not a long-term solution to the problem, and therefore the principle of self-sufficiency and fair access to stable food supplies and agricultural development in these countries must be respected. Therefore, it is precisely in the context of the development of national food security in each country that global security as a whole increases.
Attention is focused on the problem of competition between global food security and food policy of individual countries, as well as the distinction between these concepts. The authors conclude that national food security policies should not impede the achievement of the goals set by the world to ensure the right of everyone to access to food.
It is noted that one of the ways to solve this global problem is to improve international legal regulation through the conclusion of an international agreement on world food security, under which the participating States will be vested with appropriate responsibilities to maintain world food security and liability in case of gross violation of this agreement.
Legal provision of gender equality in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Authors: Bondarchuk N. V. , Kravchuk I. I.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of legal regulation regarding ensuring gender equality in the Armed Forces. It was determined that ensuring gender equality and peace are the foundations of sustainable development of humanity. The experience of ensuring gender equality in military service in foreign countries, in particular, the USA, Sweden, and Norway, was studied. International legal acts in this field were analyzed. An analysis of ensuring gender equality under the legislation of Ukraine was carried out, as a result of which it was established that, to date, in our country, first of all, official restrictions on the access of military personnel to all positions have been abolished. Secondly, such combat professions in the army as grenade launcher, sniper, gunner, and others became available to women, whereas before they could apply mainly for non-combat professions, for example, signal- man, driver, cook, etc. Thirdly, since 2019, the government has allowed girls to enter military lyceums. Women who see themselves as officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the future have access to all levels of military education. They are allowed to learn the same professions as men, and later serve in a wide range of positions.
It was concluded that in the conditions of the war in Ukraine, the issue of gender equality in the Ukrainian army is especially relevant. However, certain problems remain that require urgent solutions. The same conditions must be created for the completion of service for everyone, regardless of gender, and equal access to all opportunities in the army must be ensured. Therefore, the issue of gender equality, as well as equal rights and opportunities, is defined as one of the main principles of the organizational culture of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Changes and modernization of the organizational culture of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is a key process that ensures their combat capability and strengthens authority, which is why priority measures aimed at supporting women in military service are proposed.
Separate theoretical principles of managerial activity
Authors: Kvasha O. S.
Published: June 2024

Based on the semantic analysis of the terms, the proposition that the concepts of “management style” and “leadership style” can be considered synonymous, but not identical, is justified. The concept of “organizing” is meaningfully broader than the concept of “managing”, it includes various areas of activity. The management style is inherent in every organization, because effective activity is impossible without a specific management style. When the organization has an effective management style, the success rate is high. The management style can be considered as a complex manner of a manager interacting with subordinates, as well as solving other organizational tasks for the purpose of effective organization activity and rational achievement of the goals of such activity. The concept of “leadership style” is manifested in the manager’s managerial activities when establishing relations with subordinates, while “management style” is a broad concept that covers the solution of various organizational and management tasks. A manager is a formally established leadership of a person in a team. At the same time, not every head of the organization is a team leader. The head, manager, manager must be leaders. A leader is someone who can assume the responsibility of the head of the organization in a critical situation. Therefore, the leader spontaneously takes a leadership position and is also the most influential person in the organization. The phenomenon of leadership as a multi-component and complex concept is the subject of research in such fields as administration and management, jurisprudence and social psychology. Leadership can be viewed as a broader concept that encompasses both leadership and management.
The concepts of head, manager and leader in the context of organizational management have their own characteristics and differences, but their understanding is important for the successful functioning of any organization. The manager manages on the basis of delegated powers, the leader has the skills and ability to mobilize the team, and the manager implements effective management conditions.
Fighting corruption in local self-government bodies: legal prerequisites and ways to overcome
Authors: Kokhan O. I.
Published: June 2024

The scientific article explores the issue of corruption in the local self-government bodies of Ukraine and provides suggestions for its prevention and eradication. The article emphasizes examining the reasons and mechanisms for the formation of corrupt practices at the local level, pointing to insufficient transparency and openness in governmental processes, instability in governance structures, and political influences as key factors contributing to the spread of corruption.
One of the main recommendations is the necessity of ensuring consistency and stability in legal regulation. It is believed that laws and regulatory acts should be appropriately updated and adapted to changes in society, as well as accessible and understandable to all citizens, which is an important factor in preventing corruption.
The active participation of the public in monitoring the activities of governmental structures is also recognized as an effective mechanism for combating corruption. Civil society organizations, activists, and journalists can act as important parties tracking the activities of authorities and contributing to the detection of corrupt practices.
Furthermore, the implementation of electronic governance and reporting can significantly enhance transparency and openness in the activities of local self-government bodies and contribute to the detection and prevention of corrupt practices.
An important aspect of combating corruption is the role of anti-corruption agencies and international partners. For example, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) in Ukraine oversees the financial activities of officials, including representatives of local self-government bodies. International organizations and programs, such as the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank, provide financial and technical support for the implementation of anti-corruption measures at the local level.
Achieving progress in combating corruption in local self-government bodies requires a systematic approach to improving legal regulation and active citizen participation. Ensuring accessibility and transparency of information about the activities of local authorities, implementing mechanisms of accountability, and increasing the level of legal literacy among citizens are key factors in successfully combating corruption.
Therefore, by analyzing the political, legal, and social prerequisites of corruption in local self-government bodies, the article emphasizes the necessity of comprehensive measures to improve legal regulation, engage civil society, and involve international partners in the fight against this negative phenomenon. Only through joint efforts can significant reduction of corruption levels be achieved and improvement of democratic governance at the local level in Ukraine be ensured.
Activities of the Security Service of Ukraine in the context of national security
Authors: Myrhorod V. V.
Published: June 2024

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the formation and evolution of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) as a key agency in the national security system from Ukraine’s independence to the present. It examines the historical context of the SBU’s establishment after the dissolution of the USSR and its continuity from Soviet security agencies. Legislative regulation, evolution of functions, powers, and tasks at different stages are discussed.
The administrative activities of the SBU, its methods, principles, and peculiarities compared to other law enforcement agencies are analyzed. Attention is given to the SBU’s contribution to countering russian aggression in 2014 – annexation of Crimea and resistance in Donbas. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the SBU’s special unit «A» and other structures in direct combat actions.
The administrative activities of the SBU play a crucial role in ensuring national security, encompassing measures to detect, prevent, and stop violations of law. They extend beyond national security to include protecting citizens’ rights and freedoms.
The tasks and specifics of the SBU’s functioning in conditions of martial law after russia’s invasion in 2022 are examined. Main directions such as countering saboteurs, ensuring cybersecurity, and documenting war crimes are discussed. The close cooperation between the SBU and the Armed Forces in the combat zone is emphasized.
Legislative changes regarding the expansion of SBU’s powers, especially in countering technological terrorism, are analyzed. Prospects for further reform and improvement as a key guarantor of national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are outlined.
Overall, the SBU has undergone a complex path of development, adapting to new challenges. Today, it is crucial for ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty and national interests. Further reform and strengthening are essential, especially in the ongoing conflict with russia.
Legal basis for the functioning of training centers for professional training of penitentiary personnel in Ukraine
Authors: Tomkov N. O.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the establishment of training centers that train penitentiary personnel of Ukraine as centers of penitentiary personnel professional training. The author outlines the procedure and implementation of professional training of personnel of the penitentiary system of Ukraine in the training centers of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine. The author identifies the main stages of development of training centers that provided professional training for penitentiary personnel in Ukraine. The legal basis for the emergence, formation and development of the organization of professional training of penitentiary personnel in training centers is determined. The legal basis for the establishment of the Dnipro Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine is determined. The author outlines the procedure and implementation of professional training of penitentiary system personnel in the Dnipro Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine. The legal basis for the establishment of the Bila Tserkva Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine is formed. The author outlines the procedure and implementation of professional training of personnel of the penitentiary system of Ukraine at the Bila Tserkva Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine. The legal grounds for the establishment of the Khmelnytskyi Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine are characterized. The procedure and implementation of professional training of personnel of the penitentiary system of Ukraine in the Khmelnytskyi Center for Advanced Training of Personnel of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine is outlined. The author characterizes the main achievements of the educational process in the educational centers that train penitentiary personnel as centers for professional training of penitentiary personnel.
Participation of Trade Unions in the Procedure of Mass Dismissal of Employees: International Experience and National Prospects
Authors: Sereda O. Hr. , Shvets N. M.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to topical issues of legal regulation of participation of trade unions in the procedure of mass dismissal of employees. The author emphasises that legal regulation of collective dismissals requires additional regulation in view of the social and economic challenges that arise as a result for employees. The author determines that the protective activities of trade unions should play an important role in mass dismissals, the essence and purpose of which is to minimise the negative impact of market factors on the decline in the quality of life and work of employees. The author examines the acts of the International Labour Organization and the European Union Council Directive on collective dismissals, which impose on employers the obligation to consult with employee representatives and respond to their proposals. Based on the analysis of the legislation of a number of European countries, the author focuses on strengthening the protection of employees by involving their representatives, holding consultations and establishing requirements for the mechanism of such dismissals. It is noted that as part of the implementation of the Association Agreement, Ukraine has undertaken to approximate its national legislation to the seven EU directives on decent work, social policy and social dialogue, and, as a result, the amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine «On Employment of the Population» partially take into account the requirements of mandatory consultations with trade unions (employee representatives) in case of mass dismissals of employees provided for by EU acts. At the same time, the authors emphasise that consultations with trade unions on measures to prevent or minimise dismissals should not only be formal, but also aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of dismissals. The author proves that regulation of the procedure for dismissal of employees with the involvement of trade unions in this procedure allows for additional protection of vulnerable groups of the population, and for the employer, participation of trade unions in the dismissal procedures is a preventive measure which minimises its financial costs in case of violation of the dismissal procedure.
Problems of qualification of unauthorized occupation of land and unauthorised construction in practice
Authors: Dolbnia O. V.
Published: June 2024

The article reveals the current problem of the Ukrainian legal system, which is the difficulty of identifying and qualifying crimes related to unauthorised land seizure and construction works without proper permits. The study focuses on the analysis of the current state of legislation and legal practice, and provides statistics confirming the seriousness and scale of the problem. The article highlights that unauthorised land seizures and unauthorised construction not only violate the right to property, but also threaten the stability and predictability of law enforcement, creating risks to legal certainty and fair justice. The author draws attention to the difficulties in interpreting and applying Article 197-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for criminal liability for illegal occupation of a land plot, and to the ambiguity of its correlation with other legal provisions, in particular, Article 79 of the Land Code of Ukraine. The author analyses the research and publications covering the issues of qualification of unauthorised land seizure and construction, drawing attention to the importance of further analysis and improvement of the legislative framework. Particular attention is paid to the historical analysis of changes in legislation and the impact of these changes on law enforcement practice, which demonstrates the importance of adapting the legal system to modern challenges. The article presents proposals on ways to optimise criminal legislation for effective protection of property rights and combating crimes related to unauthorised land occupation and construction. The author emphasises the need to take into account international experience and suggests specific areas of reform, such as clarification of regulatory definitions, improvement of procedures for granting construction permits, and introduction of clear criteria for qualifying crimes.
Audio and video monitoring of a person as a means of establishing the event of a criminal offense in criminal proceedings
Authors: Titova N. V.
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the issue of «audio and video control of a parson» article260 of the Criminal Procedure Code (hereinafter – CPC)) investigators of the pre-trial investigation body, operative units. Inadequate supervision by the prosecutor of the observance of the observance of the rights and freedoms of a person during the conduct of such an undercover investigative (search) action leads to the recognition by the court of evidence in criminal proceedings as inadmissible and causes the loss of factual data establishing the circumstances of the event of a criminal offense, namely: time, place, method and other circumstances of committing a criminal offense that are subject to proof in criminal proceedings in accordance with Part 1 of Article 91 of the CPC.
The practice of clandestine investigative (search) actions (hereinafter referrend to as CI(S)A) in domestic legislation is relatively new. They are carried are carried out with the entry into force of Criminal Procedure Code in 2012, which includes chapter 21 «undercover investigative (search) action». CI(S)A in comparison with investigative search actions (hereinafter referred to as ІSA) are much more restrictive in relation to individuals, because they are carried out without their knowledge, and the procedural and legal norms that ensure audio and video monitoring are not perfect, and therefore in practice arise questions regarding their interpretation and application.
From judicial practice, the From judicial practice, there are of examples of the recognition as inadmissible evidence of factual data about informal communication of a person with operatives, the prosecutor during the audio and video monitoring of a person by the CI(S)A, the wrong choice of the CI(S)A, which consists in conducting audio and video control of the place with the scope of the decision of the investigating judge of the appeals court on permission to conduct audio and video surveillance of the person, inconsistency of the content of the protocol of the CI(S)D with the nature of the procedural action, non-compliance with the requirements for drawing up protocols, which are defined in Part 3 of Art. 104 of the CPC, which leads to the loss of evidentiary information on the results of the CI(S)A.
European Union Law perspective on the intellectual property protection of artificial intelligence systems
Authors: Bohatchuk D. P.
Published: June 2024

The paper analyzes possible ways of protecting artificial intelligence systems and their elements with the help of intellectual property law from the perspective of European Union law. This paper deals with copyright law, patent law and sui generis database protection in relation to artificial intelligence systems.
The paper begins with an analysis of whether and how an artificial intelligence can be protected by means of copyright. The author analyzes the European Union’s copyright acquis and concludes that the elements of the AI system, as well as the entire artificial intelligence system, that are implemented in software, can be protected by copyright as a computer program if the originality requirements are met. However, the originality requirement is unlikely to be met in all cases in this context. The same issue with the originality requirement applies to potentially possible copyright protection of artificial intelligence systems as databases. Therefore, it is concluded that the fulfillment of copyright requirements for protection of an artificial intelligence system must be established in each particular case.
The author also considers whether patent law is applicable to protect artificial intelligence systems. For this purpose, the provisions of the patent law of the European Union, in particular, of the European Patent Convention, are analyzed. The author concludes that the artificial intelligence system may be patentable as a “computer-implemented invention” in case all the requirements for patent protection are met.
Sui generis database protection is also considered as an additional possibility for legal protection of artificial intelligence systems, taking into account that its applicability is limited to the European Union. Whether sui generis database protection is applicable to the artificial intelligence system should be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Voluntary compensation for damage or elimination of damage caused in the process of restorative justice as a mitigating circumstance
Authors: Ostapchuk L. G.
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes the concept of circumstances that mitigate the responsibility of the guilty person and are taken into account by the court during the implementation of the restorative justice procedure. The content of the circumstance that mitigates the responsibility of the guilty person has been clarified, namely compensation for the damage caused and the damage caused, which in the process of releasing a person from criminal responsibility is the main prerequisite for the release provided for in Art. 46 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. It was established that the voluntary action of the guilty party is related to the compensation of the damage caused and the damage caused is not only a circumstance that mitigates the punishment, but also a prerequisite for release from criminal liability in the order of reconciliation between the guilty party and the victim.
A comparative legal analysis of national and foreign criminal legislation was carried out, which regulates the application of circumstances mitigating punishment and responsibility, which made it possible to identify the common and distinctive features of the consideration of mitigating circumstances by the court, both in the case of exemption from punishment and exemption from criminal responsibility. The author’s approach is proposed to take into account such a circumstance that mitigates the punishment, such as voluntary compensation for the damage caused or elimination of the damage caused when applying to the convicted person exemption from punishment in accordance with Art. 81 and 82 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the Criminal Code of Ukraine does not contain an exhaustive list of circumstances mitigating and aggravating criminal responsibility, it is considered necessary to make a clear distinction between mitigating and aggravating circumstances, which are used to individualize punishment and differentiate criminal responsibility.
It has been established that by their legal nature, mitigating and aggravating circumstances must be distinguished from the same (similar) main, privileged and qualified elements of a criminal offense provided for by the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Implementation of collaborative teaching for the College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA: a case study of semester 20222 and semester 20224
Authors: Harun Nurzalina , Abd Halim Suhaila , Sulaiman Hanifah , Mohd Ariff Nor Zaina Zaharah , Sadikin Zubaidah , Mazlan Mazwani Ayu , Zainol Zarina
Published: June 2024

Collaborative teaching allows lecturers to move away from the traditional model of one teacher stirring the entire class. This strategy encourages the integration of different perspectives and teaching styles. As a result, students receive a more thorough and well-rounded education. This method of teaching involves teachers complementing each other’s skills, knowledge, and teaching methodologies. In this article, we describe the implementation of collaborative teaching for two academic terms: semester 20222 (March – August 2022) and semester 20224 (October 2022 – February 2023) for the College of Computing, Informatics, and Mathematics (CCIM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. Respondents from survey data were selected CCIM lecturers collected from three (3) schools of CCIM lecturers, namely which are the School of Computing Sciences, the School of Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Information Science. The survey data collected was mainly , on their experience as well as their evaluation of conducting collaborative teaching during their teaching sessions. The findings were are analyzed in order to make informed decisions for future academic terms. Additionally, recommendations for improvements and best practices were will be suggested based on the feedback received from the respondents.
Transformation open and distance learning (ODL) for studio based architectural design courses
Authors: Nawawi Abdul Hadi , Rosman Siti Hasniza , Ismail Suhana , Nik Azhari Nik Farhanah
Published: June 2024

Transitioning studio-based architectural design courses to an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) format requires careful planning and creative solutions to maintain the quality of the learning experience among university students. At ODL, it trying to re-design the programs and their implementation to suit with learners’ actual needs. This paper examines transformation Open and Distance Learning (ODL) for Studio-Based Architectural Design Courses. The research findings support the use of Synchronous (Physical Design Studio) and Asynchronous (Virtual Design Studio) platforms to teach studio-based architectural design courses a constructive learning journey from start to end. ODL made available at a distance, adopting the traditional expression of distance learning into new technological situations.
Consentimiento sexual. Una propuesta de análisis feminista y sociológico
Authors: Moreno Standen Claudia
Published: June 2024

El consentimiento sexual es un tema ético fundamental en las sociedades contemporáneas, cuyos desafíos han sido recientemente evidenciados por movimientos globales como #MeToo. Este artículo propone un enfoque sociológico y feminista que aboga por comprender el consentimiento en el marco de las relaciones sexuales cotidianas, las relaciones de género y poder, y las estructuras sociales. Explora tres dimensiones: las arquitecturas sociales que enmarcan las relaciones de género, las narrativas sexuales y las normas de los actores, y las escenas interactivas en las que se gestiona el consentimiento. Este enfoque analítico busca capturar su naturaleza matizada, contextual y relacional, trascender dicotomías simplistas y reconocer la intrincada red de poder, deseo y normas sociales en las interacciones íntimas.
IMPERATIVE INDEFINITE-PERSONAL SENTENCES IN MODERN ARMENIAN LANGUAGE
Authors: KHACHATRYAN GURGEN , ARUSTAMYAN KARINE
Published: June 2024

On the basis of the facts of the Modern Armenian language, the article sets the task to reveal the conditions under which the same phrase, used as part of a sentence with direct speech and expressed by the personal form of the 2nd person imperative verb, in one case acts as an indefinite-personal and in the other – as a definite-personal sentence, and also to demonstrate that in such indefinite-personal sentences, an essential role is played not only by the content plan of direct speech and the structure of the author’s words, but also the speech situation in which the author’s words and direct speech are realized.
With the help of indefinite-personal sentences expressed in direct speech, whose main member is the 2nd person verb singular or plural of the imperative mood, the addressee does not address certain persons or to everyone in general, but to those present, yet indefinite persons, demanding or calling to perform some kind of everyday action proceeding from a given speech situation.
The sentences we study in terms of phrase and at the content level differ significantly from the definite-personal and generalized-personal mononuclear sentences, which also function in the constructions of direct speech with the main members of the 2nd person of the imperative mood. That difference is due to some circumstances.
Similar sentences are found not only in the Old, Middle and Modern Armenian, but also in other languages, including Russian. They are used both in oral and written speech, giving it a certain stylistic markedness.
Retrospective study of hemodialysis patients in private units in Greece
Authors: Venetikakis Georgios , Therkiai Frantzeska , Rovithis Michael
Published: June 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate and record the socio-demographic characteristics of patients undergoing dialysis in private clinics in Greece and to explore possible correlations. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted in 1498 patients on dialysis in private clinics in Greece and the data analysis was performed with IBM-SPSS 25. 0. Frequency distributions of the baseline descriptive and clinical characteristics of the study patients, as well as 95% confidence intervals for comparison purposes were calculated (estimated using bootstrap techniques). The difference-in-difference test on subgroups of characteristics was performed using χ2, Mann-Whitney & Student t methods. Similar estimates were made on corresponding characteristics in the case of patient mortality. An acceptable significance level of 5% was chosen as the acceptable level of significance. Results: The age of dialysis inclusion was lower for men (69. 5 ± 13. 9) than for women (72. 2 ± 13. 4). During the years 2014-2018 in which the present study was conducted, 41. 1% (n=615) of the patients were not hospitalized at any hospital compared to 58. 9% (n=883) who were hospitalized at least 1+ times. The main causes of hospitalization were surgical (19. 5%), infections (18. 1%), cardiac causes (16. 4%) and vascular access-related causes (14. 6%). Conclusions: Both the causes of admission and death of patients on dialysis can be used to the benefit of both the medical and nursing staff and the patients themselves, by implementing a care plan that can increase their survival time.
Logistics’ bottleneck effect and international trade: Evidence from Vietnam’s imports
Authors: Vu Huy Le , Eum Jihyun
Published: June 2024

This study examines the bottleneck effect of logistics performance on Vietnam’s imports, utilizing bilateral trade data from 2007 to 2022. We evaluate the impact of logistics performance on imports of Vietnam using the augmented gravity model and a random effects estimator. Our findings reveal that the minimum logistics performance between Vietnam and its trading partners has a significantly positive impact on the Vietnamese imports. The magnitude of its bottleneck effects is much larger than the influence of Vietnam’s individual logistics performance or deviations in performance with its trading partners. Recognizing the impact of logistics bottlenecks on international trade enables policymakers to develop more effective and efficient logistics-related policies for enhancing bilateral trade with trading partners.
Mild Steel Protection in Hydrochloric Acid Medium Using Leaves Extract of Sungkai (Peronema canescens Jack)
Authors: Stiadi Yeni , Emriadi Emriadi , Rahmayeni  , Yolanda Putri , Della Rosalynna S.
Published: June 2024

Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) by leaves extract of sungkai (Peronema canescens Jack) was studied by weight loss method, Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), spectroscopy UV-Vis, and optical microscopy. The corrosion rate of mild steel increase with the increase of temperature and decrease with the increase of concentration from leaves extract of sungkai in medium. The weight loss method shows that the inhibition efficiency increased with concentration and increases with temperature increase. The highest inhibition efficiency was 90.70% with the addition of 10 g/L extracts at 60ºC. The adsorption of the inhibitor on the surface of mild steel follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm because it forms a monolayer. Analysis of FTIR and UV-vis spectroscopy showed an interaction between leaves extract of sungkai and mild steel surface. Optical microscopy analysis revealed differences in the surface of mild steel immersed in 1 M HCl medium with and without the addition of extract.
Model of the Magneto-Optical Structure of a Proton Synchrotron for the Proton Beam Therapy Complex NRC “Kurchatov Institute”
Authors: Chernykh A. N. , Bulatov M. S. , Zhidkov D. A. , Klenov G. I. , Kropachev G. N. , Kulevoy T. V. , Larionov V. P. , Sitnikov A. L.
Published: June 2024

As part of the implementation of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Synchrotron and Neutron Research and Research Infrastructure for 2019–2027, a scientific and educational medical nuclear medicine center (SEMC NM). The task of constructing the SEMC NM also includes the construction of a proton beam therapy center, which should become the basis for long-term development of equipment and technologies for new generations of proton beam therapy, their implementation in practical healthcare by replicating in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and friendly countries, as well as training personnel (medical physicists and clinicians). The article presents the results of preliminary design of the accelerator equipment for the created proton beam therapy complex, which is implemented on the basis of the proton synchrotron.
Monitoring the Effect of Continuous Topical Oxygen Therapy With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: A Pilot Case Series in Wound Healing
Authors: Cole Windy , Woodmansey Emma
Published: June 2024

Background. Sufficient oxygen is critical for multiple processes in wound healing. Nonhealing wounds have low tissue oxygen levels due to damaged microvasculature and comorbidities limiting tissue perfusion. Hypoxia may be reversed using continuous topical oxygen therapy (cTOT). Objective measures to identify and track hypoxic wounds and their response to adjunctive oxygen are key. Objective. To understand the effect of cTOT on recalcitrant wounds by tracking wound area and changes in tissue oxygenation using a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device. Materials and Methods. Five patients with nonhealing wounds received treatment with cTOT over 5 weeks. Routine wound measures and tissue oxygenation were recorded over that period. Results. Reductions in wound area and improvements in tissue oxygenation were seen in all 5 patients, with 3 patients healing within 5 weeks despite the previous long duration of their wounds. Trends in tissue oxygenation and relative wound surface area over the treatment period demonstrated a reduction in wound area as tissue oxygenation improved. Conclusion. This case series reinforces previous studies that cTOT is an effective, noninvasive treatment as a key adjunct to standard care in nonhealing wounds. Moreover, point-of-care tools such as the NIRS imaging device provided objective information concerning tissue oxygenation improvements, thus giving useful insights to the clinician.
Parent-Adolescent Communication and Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues Among Adolescents: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study from Nepal
Authors:   Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal, Bist Amrit , Acharya Hema ,   HOPE International College, Lalitpur Nepal, Devkota Swikriti ,   HOPE International College, Lalitpur Nepal, Pokhrel Bibhuti ,   HOPE International College, Lalitpur Nepal, Lama Dipjyoti ,   HOPE International College, Lalitpur Nepal
Published: June 2024

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescents as those between the ages of 10 and 19. Parent-adolescent communication is a fundamental process through which parents convey ideas, values, beliefs, expectations, information, and knowledge to their children. Parents are one of the primary stakeholders who plays important roles in protecting adolescents from risky sexual behaviors such as unsafe sex, unwanted pregnancy, substance use, and violence. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study using self- administered questionnaire was carried out in sundarharaincha municipality of koshi province among 265 adolescent participants. Simple random sampling was used for selecting schools while purposive sampling was used for participant selection. Excel and SPSS were being used for data coding, decoding, and statistical analysis. Findings: According to the survey, a minority of respondents (31.3%) had inadequate understanding of SRH issues, while the majority (68.7%) had appropriate knowledge of these issues. Additionally, the majority of respondents (70.2%) reported having a sufficient amount of communication with their parents regarding SRH difficulties, whereas the minority (29.8%) reported having a low degree of communication. Conclusion: The survey indicates that adolescents have a good understanding of sexual and reproductive health and effectively communicate with their parents about health-related issues. To improve parents’ adolescent communication, the study suggests conducting community awareness programs and creating a friendly environment between adolescents and parents.
Phenomenological observations of quinone-mediated zinc oxidation in an alkaline environment
Authors: Mallia Christopher , Brushett Fikile
Published: June 2024

Redox-mediated electrochemistry is an area of growing interest, particularly in the context of energy storage. The development of such systems requires knowledge of underlying reaction mechanisms, which bear similarities to the processes that underpin corrosion and semiconductor electrochemistry. Herein we discuss an example system, quinone-mediated zinc oxidation in an alkaline environment, using knowledge from the corrosion and semiconductor fields to understand the phenomenological aspects of the reaction.
Mejora en la gestión de abastecimiento, planeamiento y control de la producción a través de las herramientas Material Requirements Planning y Master Production Schedule en una mype Dark Kitchen
Authors: Celi Chavez Dora Antonella , Mendiola Zapata Nicole Ximena , Cabrera Gil-Grados Ezilda Maria
Published: June 2024

Este artículo se centra en la aplicación de las herramientas material requirements planning (MRP) y master production schedule (MPS) en el proceso de la producción de hamburguesas en una dark kitchen, con el objetivo de reducir el costo de oportunidad generado por los productos no vendidos debido a la falta de insumos. La propuesta de mejora se dividió en dos partes. La primera se enfocó en el planeamiento y el control de la producción, mientras que la segunda parte se relacionó a un nuevo diseño de cocina. Además, con el fin de diseñar un nuevo plano, se utilizó el método de Guerchet, así como el diagrama relacional de actividades. La investigación dio como resultado una reducción del 10 % de pérdida en los pedidos.
¿Qué es la calidad 4.0? Una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Hernández Chávez Gerardo , Hernández Chávez Yazmin
Published: June 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura acerca de la definición de la calidad 4.0, sus elementos, las habilidades que los empleados necesitan para aplicarla y las barreras que han estado enfrentando las empresas para su puesta en marcha. Se recopilaron y revisaron cincuenta artículos obtenidos de Scopus y Google Scholar en un periodo comprendido entre el 2017 y el 2023. En primer lugar, se realizó un análisis descriptivo de acuerdo al año de publicación y las fuentes de publicación. En seguida, los artículos seleccionados fueron clasificados de acuerdo con los cuatro temas de investigación. Finalmente, este estudio contribuye a la literatura de la calidad en la que profesionales, gerentes, empresarios e investigadores puedan comprender y aplicar la calidad 4.0 a fin de mejorar la productividad y competitividad de las organizaciones.
Acculturation of Islam and Javanese Culture in Rontekan Arts
Authors: Haryono Satrio Dwi , Nisa Islami Fajriatun
Published: June 2024

This study explores the acculturation of Islam and Javanese culture manifested through the Ronda Tetek Tradition in Gombang Village, Sawit District, Boyolali District, Central Java. Initially employed for night patrols, Rontek has evolved into traditional musical instruments and ceremonial practices. Over time, it has acquired an Islamic dimension, transforming into a musical accompaniment for Qasidah or Islamic poems. Employing qualitative methods, including participant observation and in-depth interviews, this research investigates the integration of Islamic and Javanese cultural elements in the Rontek tradition. The findings reveal that Rontek in Gombang Village has undergone acculturation with Islamic traditions, giving rise to a distinctive synthesis known as Javanese Islam. Despite its antiquity, Rontek continues to maintain its allure in Gombang Village, preserving local traditions while embracing Islamic influences.