bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On Collective Bargaining, Advisory Arbitration and Legal Intervention: The 1995 Labour Relations Act as a Product of Criticism of the 1956 Labour Relations Act
Authors: Germishuys-Burchell Wilhelmina
Published: September 2024

The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (hereafter the 1995 LRA) is a product of criticism of the Labour Relations Act 28 of 1956 (hereafter the 1956 LRA). While there were also other points of criticism of the 1956 LRA, those of particular importance for the current discussion included that it allowed for too much legal intervention in collective bargaining (after the fact) and that the system provided too great a scope for third-party discretion in the resolution of collective bargaining disputes. Aiming to address these weaknesses, the 1995 LRA promised "to achieve certainty and to leave as little as possible to the discretion of administrators and adjudicators." It is against this background that this article focusses on advisory arbitration in the public interest as provided for in section 150 and 150A-D of the 1995 LRA. It considers the extent to which the collective bargaining model under the 1995 LRA – as a product of criticism of the 1956 model – continues to be grounded on the legislative policy consideration of voluntarism when viewed against the extent to which the legislature by way of reactive amendments to the 1995 LRA over the three decades since its enactment has once again increased the scope provided for third-party intervention and third-party discretion in collective bargaining.
Cultivating Urban Agriculture Policies: Local Government Entrepreneurs’ Strategies in Three Brazilian Cities
Authors: Alonso Ferreira Marcela , Mendonça Abreu Giselle , Nastari Fernandes Camila , Leão Vitória , Ferreira Jaqueline , Luiz Juliana
Published: September 2024

Urban agriculture (UA) is increasingly recognized in policy and academic discussions for its potential to promote sustainable food systems and reduce food insecurity. Due to their proximity to citizens, local governments are well-positioned to advance these initiatives. However, the factors that drive governments in densely populated cities to develop UA policies remain relatively understudied, especially in the Global South. To address this gap, we employ a comparative case study approach based on key informant interviews and documents to examine how local government actors pursue UA policies in the Brazilian cities of Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba. We find that certain municipal bureaucrats act as “policy entrepreneurs,” emerging as pivotal figures in creating, maintaining, and adapting municipal UA policies in Brazilian cities. These policy entrepreneurs use a number of strategies to advance their policy preferences, secure resources, and legitimize their actions within the public administration. These approaches include collaborating with civil society, forging partnerships within and outside of government, framing their proposals within international policy guidelines, and leveraging media coverage and external recognition. In doing so, policy entrepreneurs shape UA policies by introducing new programs, making them resilient to changes related to electoral turnover, and diversifying initiatives from direct government support for gardeners to, for example, incorporating UA into urban planning regulations. This article thus provides valuable insights for policymakers and underscores the crucial role of local government bureaucrats, particularly those acting as policy entrepreneurs, in shaping policies that contribute to making cities sustainable.
Prognosis of early and advanced signet ring cell gastric carcinoma compared with other histological subtypes
Authors: Torosyan R. O. , Nered S. N. , Kozlov N. A. , Sun Henian , Kononets P. V. , Stilidi I S.
Published: September 2024

Background. Signet ring cell gastric carcinoma of the stomach traditionally characterized by its poor prognosis. Survival of patients with signet ring cell gastric carcinoma regardless of the stage of the disease has not been well studied.

Aim. To compare clinicopathological characteristics and survival of the patients with signet ring cell gastric carcinoma of the stomach and non-signet ring cell carcinoma depending on the stage of the disease.

Materials and methods. We performed retrospective review was undertaken of patients with gastric cancer who received surgical treatment in period from 2013–2018.

Results. At early signet ring cell cancer, the 3and 5-year survival rates was 100,0 and 89.0 %; for non-signet ring cell carcinoma 91.4 and 85.3 % (р = 0.6; Hazard Ratio (HR) 0.73; 95 % Confidence Interval (CI) 0.22–2.42) respectively. For advanced signet ring cell carcinoma, the median survival rates, 3and 5-year survival rates was 38 months, 53.0 and 38.4 %; for non-signet ring cell carcinoma 51.1 months, 59.2 and 48.0 % (р = 0.2; HR 1.2; 95 % CI 0.91–1.54).

Conclusion. Long-term results in patients with early (T1) signet ring cell cancer of the stomach did not significantly differ in comparison with other histological types of gastric cancer. Long-term results of advanced signet ring cell cancer are worse than non-signet ring cell cancer, but the differences are not statistically significant.
Assessing the effectiveness of preventing placenta-associated complications in patients with burdened obstetric history and circulating antiphospholipid antibodies
Authors: Eremeeva D. R. , Zainulina M. S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The role of antiphospholipid antibody (APA) carriage in the pathogenesis of pregnancy failure is one of the most recently debated issues. To date, no unified therapeutic approach to immunotherapy of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in pregnancy exists. Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) have become the drugs of choice to treat this pathology in pregnant women.

Aim: to evaluate an effectiveness of preventing placenta-associated complications (PACs) in patients with recurrent miscarriage and circulating APAs.

Materials and Methods. A prospective study was conducted to analyze the course of pregnancy and outcomes in 150 patients who had diagnostic APA titers and aggravated obstetric and gynecological anamnesis. All pregnant women received therapy with low-dose aspirin (LDA) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWHs). In addition to combining LMWHs and LDA, 126 (84.0 %) pregnant women received IVIG courses administered at gestational age of 6-8, 12-14, and 22-24 weeks.

Results. Based on the data obtained, gestational complications such as chronic placental insufficiency, hemodynamic disorders, fetal growth retardation, gestational arterial hypertension, moderate preeclampsia (PE) were significantly more frequent in patients receiving no IVIG during pregnancy. It should be noted that development of severe obstetric complications, such as severe PE, premature detachment of a normally located placenta, massive blood loss, and antenatal fetal death were not observed in any case. No patient developed venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Comparing relative expression area of annexin V, CD 34+, KiSS-peptine and its receptors (KiSS1R), there were revealed significant differences. The relative expression area for anticoagulant protein annexin V was 2.3-fold higher in IVIG-treated patients in pregnancy; endothelial marker CD34+ - 4-fold higher, KiSS-peptine - 2.3-fold higher, and KiSS1R - 5.4-fold higher in placenta from women treated with IVIG starting from early pregnancy stage.

Conclusion. In order to assess the effectiveness of PAC prevention in patients with habitual miscarriage and circulating APAs, it is possible to estimate relative expression area for placental anticoagulant protein annexin V, endothelial marker CD 34+, KiSS-peptine and KiSS1R.
The concept of thromboinflammation underlying thrombotic complications, tumor progression and metastasis in gynecological cancer patients
Authors: Makatsariya A. D. , Slukhanchuk E. V. , Bitsadze V. O. , Solopova A. G. , Khizroeva J. Kh. , Ashrafyan L. A. , Serov V. N. , Voynovskiy A. Е. , Ungiadze J. Yu. , Lazarchuk A. V. , Tretyakova M. V. , Makatsariya N. A. , Salnikova P. V. , Gashimova N. R. , Grigoreva K. N. , Zakashansky K. L. , Elalamy I. , Gris J.-C.
Published: September 2024

The results of recent studies show that tumor biology, coagulation activation, and inflammatory reactions profoundly contribute to the thrombosis pathogenesis in cancer as well as tumor progression, metastasis, and developing chemoresistance. Cancer is an independent predictor of thrombosis. During carcinogenesis, tumor cells express proinflammatory cytokines, proangiogenic and procoagulant factors, and also stimulate other cells to express various components promoting emerging thromboinflammation. The discovery of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) provides an opportunity to take a new look at biology and a role neutrophils may play in thromboinflammation and tumorigenesis. The close interplay between tumor cells, tumor-associated neutrophils and NETs as well as other players in the tumor microenvironment underlies activation of thromboinflammation in cancer patients not only resulting in thrombus formation, but also promoting tumor growth and dissemination.
100 years of Moschcowitz disease and thrombotic microangiopathy research: a look into the past and prospects
Authors: Shatilina A. Yu. , Hajiyeva A. B. , Valikhanova L. M. , Meshcheryakov A. A. , Gashimova N. R. , Grigoreva K. N. , Vorobev A. V.
Published: September 2024

In this article we review the history of the thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) study over the past 100 years. Important events and discoveries made by scientists across the globe are described, which profoundly contributed to understanding TMA etiology, pathogenesis and treatment. The prospects for current TMA investigation especially in obstetric practice are discussed.
THE QUALITY OF WELL WATER IN THE SPRUZEVA VILLAGE
Authors: Zeļča Jūlija , Teirumnieka Ērika
Published: September 2024

The article contains information on the water quality of Spruzeva village wells, which was determined by chemical and microbiological indicators. Methods of detection have been described. The analysis of the obtained chemical and microbiological research results and comparison with the drinking water quality targets were carried out. Since microbiological and chemical contamination has been detected in the studied wells, proposals have been made to improve water quality.
Problematic aspects of medical artificial intelligence. Part 2
Authors: Berdutin Vitalii A. , Romanova Tatyana E. , Romanov Sergey V. , Abaeva Olga P.
Published: September 2024

The capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are growing at an unprecedented pace. These technologies have many useful applications, from machine translation to medical image analysis.
A large number of such applications are currently being developed, and an increasing number of such applications is expected in the long term. Unfortunately, weaknesses and other unpleasant aspects of AI have received insufficient attention. In this review, we consider a whole range of already known problems and possible risks associated with the use of innovative neural network technologies, paying special attention to the ways of preventing real dangers and potential threats in order to expand the range of stakeholders and profile experts involved in the discussion of current issues of medical AI cybersecurity, formation of responsible approach to the vulnerabilities of neural network platforms, increasing the reliability of equipment protection for its safe use, as well as the importance of legal and ethical aspects of regulating the use of AI.
Despite certain challenges described in our review, it is clear that AI will be an important element of the healthcare future. As the population continues to age and the demand for healthcare services grows, neural networks are expected to drive healthcare very soon, especially in the areas of medical image analysis, virtual assistants, drug development, treatment recommendations and patients' data processing. We would like to emphasize that while we recognize the innovative role that digital technologies and AI can and should play in strengthening the domestic healthcare system, we should not overlook the importance of timely and accurate assessment of their beneficial or negative impact on the industry to ensure such management decisions do not unnecessarily divert our attention and resources from non-digital approaches and research.
This article is a continuation of the article by Berdutin VA, Romanova TE, Romanov SV, Abaeva OP. Problematic aspects of medical artificial intelligence. Part 1. Sociology of Medicine. 2023;22(2):202–211. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/socm619132
Yaş Dostu Kent Kavramı Çerçevesinde Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz
Authors: Çakıcı Kubilay
Published: September 2024

21. yüzyılda yaş dostu kent kavramı, yaşlanma ve kentleşme olgularının yoğun olarak hissedilmesiyle ortaya çıkmıştır. Nüfus ve kentleşme projeksiyonları çerçevesinde Dünya Sağlık Örgütü gibi uluslararası organizasyonların dikkat çekmeye başladığı kavram, aktif yaşlanma ve sürdürülebilir kentsel yaşam açısından önemli görülmektedir. Kavram günümüzde birçok disiplin tarafından kullanılmakta ve çeşitli uygulamalarla desteklenmektedir. Sosyal bilimler yaş dostu kent çalışmalarında ön plana çıkmaktadır. Araştırmada yaş dostu kent kavramına yönelik literatür incelenmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yaş dostu kent kavramına yönelik yayımlanan akademik mevcut görünümünü irdelemektir. Araştırmada Scopus veri tabanından faydalanılmıştır. Başlık, özet ve anahtar sözcükler dahil edilerek “age-friendly city” kavramıyla tarama yapılmıştır. Tarama neticesinde analizi uygun bulunan ve 2007-2024 yıllarını kapsayan toplam 361 makale bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Veriler analiz edilirken VOSviewer yazılımında yer alan; ortak yazar, yazar-atıf, ülke-atıf, kurum-atıf, anahtar sözcük ve bibliyografik eşleşme modüllerinden faydalanılmıştır. Bulgulara dair nicel veriler aktarılmış ve ağ haritalarının görsellerine yer verilmiştir. Ülke ve yazar çeşitliğinin yıllara sair artışı görülmüştür. Buna koşut olarak yaş dostu kent kavramının yıllar itibariyla gelişim gösterdiği ve önem kazandığı bulgusu ön plana çıkmıştır.
Through the Looking Glass Darkly: How May AI Models Influence Future Underwriting?
Authors: Richie Rodney C.
Published: September 2024

Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) deep-learning models to screening for clinical conditions continue to evolve. Instances provided in this treatise include using a simple one-view PA chest radiograph to screen for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, and to assess mortality in asymptomatic persons with respiratory diseases. This technology incorporates hundreds of thousands of CXRs into a convoluted neural network and is generally named AI CXR. As an example, the AUROC (Area Under Receiving Operator Characteristic) of screening for T2DM was 0.84, with sensitivity and specificities that exceed those of the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for screening with HBA1c or blood glucose studies. The AUROC’s for diagnosing ejection fractions less than 40% was 0.92, and for detecting valvular heart diseases was 0.87. The potential implications for underwriting life and disability policies may be significant. A companion article in the Journal of Insurance Medicine addresses this same technology using a simple 12-lead ECG, generally named AI ECGs.
The Cognitive Economics of Virtual Background Bias in Hiring
Authors:   , Fairbanks Robert Jeffrey , D'Innocenzo Lauren E. , Stehr Mark
Published: September 2024

This dissertation examines the cognitive economics of virtual background bias (VCBB) in the hiring process, focusing on the intersection of race, gender, and video conference backgrounds in remote interview settings. With the advent of remote work becoming a norm, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the subtle dynamics of virtual backgrounds on hiring decisions has become crucial. The research employs a 2x2x4 experimental design to investigate the effects of various virtual backgrounds (clean, messy, fake, and blurred) on the assessment of job candidates, considering race and gender variables. Participants, acting in the role of hiring managers, evaluated candidates through video interviews set against these backgrounds, providing insights into how visual settings influence hiring preferences. The findings reveal that virtual backgrounds significantly impact hiring decisions, with clean, fake, and blurred backgrounds leading to more favorable evaluations. This indicates that the appearance of professionalism and minimal distraction in the background enhances the perceived suitability of candidates. The study also uncovers that virtual backgrounds interact with the perceived race and gender of candidates, affecting hiring decisions in nuanced ways. For example, it was found that black candidates were often rated more favorably across different backgrounds, suggesting that virtual settings may alter or even counteract conventional biases. The dissertation contributes to the literature on non-verbal communication and hiring practices by providing empirical evidence on the role of virtual backgrounds in shaping hiring outcomes. It emphasizes the need for organizations to consider the implications of VCBB in remote hiring processes to ensure fairness and efficiency. Recommendations for mitigating VCBB include standardizing virtual backgrounds in interviews, educating hiring managers about implicit biases, and adopting structured interview processes to minimize subjective bias. The study's limitations, such as its sample size and experimental design, highlight areas for future research, including examining VCBB's impact across a wider range of industries and demographic groups. In conclusion, this dissertation underscores the significance of virtual backgrounds in remote hiring decisions and offers a foundation for further research and practical applications aimed at fostering more equitable and effective hiring practices in the digital age.
Understanding corporate social responsibility’s influence on brand reputation, employer branding, and performance
Authors:   Bahria University Karachi Campus, Bahria Business School, Faculty of Business Studies, Pakistan, Khan Shaista Kamal , Benhamed Anji ,   Higher Colleges of Technology, AAF, Faculty of Business, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Soliman Mohammad ,   Sultan Qaboos University, College of Economics and Political Science, Marketing Department, Oman, Khalifa Gamal S. A.
Published: September 2024

Many studies have explored corporate social responsibility (CSR) outcomes in different contexts, but few empirically examine its effects on brand reputation, employer branding, and performance, considering employees' perspectives, particularly in banking. Consequently, this study aims to examine how employees’ perceptions of CSR influence brand reputation, employer branding, and performance in the banking sector, highlighting the mediating role of brand reputation. A quantitative approach was applied using a questionnaire to collect data from employees working in different banks in Pakistan. 254 responses were collected and analysed using PLS-SEM. The findings indicated that CRS positively and significantly impacts brand reputation, employer branding, and performance. Both employer branding and performance are significantly affected by brand reputation, which in turn has a substantial intervening role in the connections between CRS and employer branding and performance. This study contributes to the extant literature on CRS within the banking sector. It provides practical contributions for managers and concerned stakeholders to better understand the consequences of CSR. Limitations and directions for further research are also provided.
Matrix-qubit algorithm for semantic analysis of probabilistic data
Authors: Surov Ilya A.
Published: September 2024

The paper presents a method for semantic data analysis by means of complex-valued matrix decomposition. The method is based on the quantum model of contextual decision-making, according to which observable probabilities are generated by qubit states, representing subjective meaning of the contexts relative to the basis decision. In the simplest three-context case, one of these qubits is decomposed to superposition of the remaining two, mathematically encoding semantic relations between the three contexts. For use in data analysis this model is translated to the matrix form, in which rows and columns correspond to the contexts and instances of experiment. The observable real-valued data then emerge from a complex-valued amplitude matrix, decomposed to a product of a real basis matrix and complex-valued matrix of superposition coefficients. This decomposition reveals stable process-semantic relations between the considered contexts, not captured by other methods of analysis. As a result, the data are approximated with higher precision and fewer parameters than singular and non-negative matrix decompositions, truncated to the same dimension. The model is experimentally approved in descriptive and prognostic regimes. The result opens prospects for development of nature-like computational architectures on novel logical grounds.
Discovering hierarchical process models: an approach based on events partitioning
Authors: Begicheva Antonina K. , Lomazova Irina A. , Nesterov Roman A.
Published: September 2024

Process mining is a field of computer science that deals with the discovery and analysis of process models based on automatically generated event logs. Currently, many companies are using this technology to optimize and improve their business processes. However, a discovered process model may be too detailed, sophisticated, and difficult for experts to understand. In this paper, we consider a problem of discovering the hierarchical business process model from a low-level event log, i. e., the problem of the automatic synthesis of more readable and understandable process models based on the data stored in the event logs of information systems.

The discovery of better-structured and more readable process models is extensively studied in the framework of process mining research from different perspectives. In this paper, we present an algorithm for discovering hierarchical process models represented as two-level workflow Petri nets. The algorithm is based on predefined event partitioning so that this partitioning defines a sub-process corresponding to a high-level transition at the top level of a two-level net. In contrast to existing solutions, our algorithm does not impose restrictions on the process control flow and allows for concurrency and iterations.
Age and job expectations—A study from the IT industry
Authors: Bezdrob Muamer
Published: September 2024

In a time of a growingly age-diverse workforce, modern organizations are facing the challenge of simultaneously maintaining job satisfaction for both younger and older workers. In that regard, this study aims to analyse and further explore the difference in job expectations of employees from the IT industry who belong to different age groups. Based on the extant literature, an appropriate research model was designed, which was subsequently tested using the data gathered through the surveys conducted over the past fourteen years. The research results show that the main difference between younger and older employees within the IT industry is related to professional and personal growth. Specifically, younger employees primarily look for personal development and rapid professional advancement, which are of minor importance to their older counterparts. Intriguingly, the obtained results showed no difference between the younger and older employees regarding the work environment, including its competitiveness.
Articulating a model to enhance the effect of e-HRM on sustainable competitive advantage
Authors: Nyathi Musa
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This paper articulates a model that maximizes the use of e-HRM to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It examines the indirect effects of e-HRM use on sustainable competitive advantage, through job satisfaction, employee performance, and perceived organizational politics. Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach was used to collect data from 30 organizations. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the study sample. The SPSS PROCESS Macro for running mediation analysis was used to analyze data. Findings: The findings show the indirect effect of e-HRM on sustainable competitive advantage through job satisfaction, employee performance, and perceived organizational politics. Job satisfaction has the biggest effect on achieving strategic outcomes. For organizational excellence, e-HRM use should complement other HRM practices. Practical implications: Management should pay attention to employee outcomes during the implementation of e-HRM. This study broadens the scope of the interaction between e-HRM use and sustainable competitive advantage. This study was conducted in a developing economy and demonstrated that the effects of e-HRM use on sustainable competitive advantage are not limited to developed economies. Originality/value: This study is one of the pioneering efforts to develop a model that maximizes organizational outcomes in developing countries. In addition, this study contributes to the understanding of intervening variables necessary to enhance information technology’s potential within the HR function.
Bioética cotidiana e saúde coletiva: aproximações e diálogos
Authors: Verdi Marta , Finkler Mirelle , Hellmann Fernando , Garcia Jr. Carlos Alberto Severo
Published: September 2024

Em 2024, ano que celebra o centenário de nascimento de Giovanni Berlinguer, a Editora da Rede Unida tem o orgulho de apresentar o livro “Bioética Cotidiana e Saúde Coletiva: aproximações e diálogos”. Uma obra-homenagem ao legado do renomado professor, médico sanitarista, bioeticista e político italiano, cuja trajetória influenciou significativamente a Reforma Sanitária Brasileira e a bioética contemporânea. A publicação é resultado do trabalho do Núcleo de Pesquisa e Extensão em Bioética e Saúde Coletiva (NUPEBISC) e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Ativo desde 2009, o grupo tem se dedicado ao estudo crítico da bioética, alinhando-se com as ideias de Berlinguer. Dividido em três partes, o livro explora, na primeira seção, a vida e obra de Berlinguer, abordando suas contribuições à saúde pública, política e bioética. A segunda parte traz a discussão de temas como a equidade em saúde, políticas de saúde e a ética nas pesquisas com seres humanos, ancorada na Bioética Cotidiana. A terceira parte amplia a discussão para temas emergentes na interface Bioética e Saúde Coletiva, tais como a Política Nacional de Humanização da Atenção e a saúde mental do trabalhador. Para além de uma homenagem, o livro se apresenta como um convite para continuar o debate sobre a integração da ética na saúde, inspirando-se nos princípios de Berlinguer para promover a saúde e os direitos humanos.
Assessment of the Appropriateness of the Price Control of High-Tech Industrial Holding
Authors: Cherner Natalia
Published: September 2024

The article presents an assessment of the feasibility of price management based on the analysis of methods of management impacts on the price management of high-tech industrial holding. Here you can find the types of price management and an example of experimental evidence of its feasibility.
Management of Formation of Communicative Competence of the Future Economists: Case Study of Ukraine
Authors: Kucher Anatolii , Mendrukh Iuliia , Khodakevych Olha , Dybkova Liudmyla
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the article is to present the results of the research and to substantiate and experimentally verify the model of management regarding the prospective economists’ communication competence formation (namely marketing specialists in Ukrainian universities). The essence of the concept «communication competence of a marketing specialist» is clarified and its structure is developed. The model of management of the communication competence formation which is based on the activity-based, personality-oriented as well as communicative approaches includes methodology and goal, content and method, process and result blocks which are theoretically and practically grounded. The result of its implementation is reflexive-creative and basic levels of communication competence of future marketing specialists. The psychological and pedagogical conditions such as motivation within the process of communication competence formation, a reflexive approach in the process of analyzing professional communication and dialogical communication that activates subject-subject relationships in course of education are defined and substantiated. The method of forming communication competence among prospective marketing specialists includes motivation and content, activity and reflection, assessment and correction stages that are developed and implemented in the educational process at Ukrainian universities.
Role of E-government in Reducing Disasters
Authors: Ibrahim Thaer , Mishra Alok , Bostan Atila
Published: September 2024

Disasters affect three-quarters of the world, they cause huge losses of life and property every year. Information and communication technology (ICT) - as the backbone of e-government is one of the factors that reduce the damage caused by these disasters. This paper discusses the impact of demographic factors on citizens' readiness towards ICTs and disaster management, by conducting a questionnaire form that tests the readiness of the Iraqi citizen and the extent of their interest in this technology being threatened by disaster.
Customs Qualitative Impact on the System of Enterprise Economic Security: Modeling and Evaluating the Results
Authors: Rudnichenko Yevhenii , Korchevska Liliya , Mykolaichuk Vasyl , Berezhniuk Ivan , Havlovska Nataliia , Nagorichna Olga
Published: September 2024

The quality of interaction between enterprises and institutional agents in most world countries stipulates the conditions to ease doing business. For entities engaged in foreign trade operations one of the main subjects of such interaction is customs. It is customs that control the movement of goods through the country customs border, perform part of the state fiscal functions and directly affect the economic security of enterprisessubjects of foreign economic activity. The study formed a model of the customs influence on the enterprise economic security system based on the use of the game theory. For two participants of the game – customs and enterprise – the indicators that determine the strategy of the participant in the game and its behavior in such a game are proposed. It has been empirically proven that the customs does not use the optimal strategy when interacting with business entities, causing a negative impact both on individual subjects and on the results of customs activities. This situation adversely affects the enterprise economic security and makes them adapt to the existing realities.
Reducing Main Problem of Proposals Undergraduate Research through Research-Based Learning Activity Students
Authors: Suwito Abi , Parta I Nengah , Purwanto Purwanto , Irawati Santi , Dika Johan Wayan
Published: September 2024

The making of thesis proposal is not easy to do. The main obstacle is the difficulty of finding the literature in the appropriate journal form. This problem becomes important, because it will affect the continuity regarding the study period of students, and it will affect the college and future students concern as well. Therefore, a learning model that is oriented to review the journal as the main activity needs to be applied, while the appropriate model is Research based learning. Thus optimization of journal review on the learning activities can assist students in completing the thesis proposal.
Workplace Optimization in the Manufacturing Enterprise Supported by Digitalization Software
Authors: Knapčíková Lucia , Behúnová Annamária , Behún Marcel
Published: September 2024

The aim of the proper functioning of each manufacturing enterprise is to ensure safety and health protection at work in the system man-machine and environment. Despite the implementation of all available measures to increase safety, health and awareness by adhering to the organization's occupational safety and health policy, it does not preclude the occurrence of an undesirable situation leading to occupational accidents. A system of measures such as legislative, economic, social, organizational, technical, health and educational needs to be developed and implemented to create safe work, with respect to worker health protection. It is the last mentioned educational measure that we want to point out in the present paper on the use of the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software in the teaching process and thus participate in the intersection of theory and practice.
Comparison of Artificial Neural Networks based on Controllers for Biped Robots
Authors: Mirza Nada Masood
Published: September 2024

This paper provides a brief overview the need for humanoid robots specifically bipedal robots. The advantages and shortcomings of bipedal robots have been highlighted. The paper discusses in detail the various types of controllers that have been applied for the control of humanoid robots. Typical controllers such as slide mode control, active force control, computed torque control etc., require the boundaries of uncertainties to be known, which is very difficult considering the real world terrain. The application of artificial neural networks has thus become a priority in controller design for bipedal robots. Some of the neural network based on the controller design and their comparisons to typical controllers have been surveyed in this paper. The survey presented visibly shows that the application of neural networks results in an exponential increase in accuracy for bipedal robots in comparison to classic approaches.
The Student Relationship Management System Process via the Internet of Things
Authors: Songsom Nualsri , Nilsook Prachyanun , Wannapiroon Panita
Published: September 2024

The objectives of the study were as follows: (1) to study the student relationship management system process via the internet of things, (2) to design the student relationship management system process via the internet of things and (3) to evaluate the student relationship management system process via the internet of things provided by ten experts who had experience in a related field. The study findings suggested that the student relationship management system process via the internet of things consists of five parts: (1) Identify, (2) Differentiate, (3) Interact, (4) Customize and (5) Report. After analyzing the data, it showed that the overall result of the evaluation of the student relationship management process via the internet of things was at a very high appropriate level (𝒙􀴥 = 4.85, S.D. = 0.34), which can be applied to real situations.
Virtual Community of Practice using Human Performance Technology to Enhance Innovation Competency and Innovation for High Performance Organization
Authors: Sayavaranont Purita , Piriyasurawong Pallop
Published: September 2024

This paper is a report on the findings from the research and development of Virtual Community of Practice using Human Performance Technology to Enhance Innovation Competency and Innovation for High Performance Organization. The purposes of this study are: 1) to develop a model; 2) to evaluate the proposed model using educational experts. The research was conducted through a qualitative methodology with an online five-point Likert scale survey tool along with thirteen experts. All experts agreed that the model was very strongly appropriate (𝐱􀴤 = 4.42, S.D. = 0.62), and suitable to increase innovationand improve innovation as a competency.
Concept Map Mining Approach Based on the Mental Models Retrieval
Authors: Nacheva Radka , Todoranova Latinka , Sulova Snezhana , Penchev Bonimir
Published: September 2024

Studying the mental models of software users is not a new topic in the scientific literature, but we could point out that it is also not sufficiently researched. Still there is no universal method which could be used for exploration and visual presentation of mental models. Therefore, the aim of the current article is to propose an approach for concept map mining based on retrieving users’ mental models. To achieve this, a combination of text mining techniques and concept map software is used in the research article.
Influence of The Home Routines to The Self-Help Skills of The Kindergarten Learners
Authors: Ocanada Mirasol T. , Manguilimotan Ramil P. , G. Padillo Gengen , D. Peteros Emerson , G. Capuno Reylan
Published: September 2024

The research aimed to determine the relationship between the influence of home routines on the self-help skills of Albuera North Central Elementary School, Division of Leyte's kindergarten learners during the school year 2022-2023. A descriptive-correlational research design was used. The parent-respondents who answered the adapted questionnaire were selected through simple random sampling to gather data about the frequency level of kindergarten learners' performance in home routines and the level of development of self-help skills. The gathered data were treated statistically using frequency count, simple percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson’s r. Results revealed that most of the learners are 5 years old, whose parents are high school level, with 3 to 4 siblings, and have a monthly income of Php 10,000 and below. Moreover, the learners often perform the home routines before going to school and always perform the routinary tasks after school. Furthermore, the learners have developed self-help skills. It was also found that there was no significant relationship between the influence of home routines and the self-help skills of kindergarten learners. Hence, the home routines cannot influence the self-help skills of the learners. It is recommended that the Enhancement Plan be implemented to help the parents deal with their learners' self-help skills development.
The Registration and Certification Form of Recording of Facts in Electronic Transactions
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Volgograd State University, Artamonnikova Svetlana V.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses electronic transactions and their legal regulation. The issues related to the exchange of electronic documents, the definition of participants in electronic transactions are investigated, the advantages and disadvantages of electronic transactions, their types are considered. The registration and certification form of fixing the facts is proposed and its necessity is justified. The study resulted in proposals to improve the legal regulation of the exchange of electronic documents between participants in an electronic transaction.
The Balance between Agreement Provisions on Compensation for Losses and Force-Majeure: Court Practice Issues
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Legal Disciplines of the Tyumen State University, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Zimneva Svetlana V.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the application of the force majeure clause and obligations to compensate for losses, while including these conditions in a business contract, through the analysis of judicial practice. As a result of the study the conclusion on the application of the principle of good faith in cases of ambiguity of the terms of the contract is made.
Inversions of the “Transit Transaction” Category in Theory and Law Enforcement Practice
Authors:   Chief Research Scientist of the Research Department of the Ural State Law University, LL.D., Professor, Semyakin Mikhail N.
Published: September 2024

The paper discusses the positive and negative connotations of the concept of transit transaction, its features, correlation with the term “monetary payments”, and arbitration practice. In this regard, the author’s opinion on certain aspects is expressed.
Legal Peculiarities of the Implementation of the University Policy on Intellectual Property in the Activities of Humanities Higher Education Institutions
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Financial Law of the Law Faculty of the Institute of Economics, Management and Law, Scherbak Evgeniy N.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the specific features of the implementation of the recommended provisions of the University Policy in the field of intellectual property in the educational activities of humanitarian universities. The tendencies of copyright management are identified and themain ways of protecting copyright materials created at the university are revealed.
The Legal Institution of Financial Ombudsman as a Result of Advanced Development of Consumer Law
Authors:   Head of the Sector of Protection of Bank Interests in the Sphere of Corporate Business and Cooperation with State Authorities of Bashkir Branch No. 8598 of Sberbank, Valishina Nailya R.
Published: September 2024

The article identifies the problems of functioning of the legal institution “financial commissioner” in the field of consumer protection in the pre-trial settlement of disputes between consumers and credit institutions. The author gives an assessment of the development of this institute taking into account the increasing workload. Ways to optimize the work of the financial commissioner and improve quality are proposed.
On Dependence of the Criminal Liability for Smuggling Cash and (or) Cash Instruments on Social and Legal Conditions
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Security of the Kaliningrad State Technical University, PhD (Economics), Savchenko Maya M.
Published: September 2024

The article argues that elimination of the criminal law provision (Art. 188 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) was of an artificial and unjustified nature and resulted in an increase in the number of crimes due to singling out special smuggling types in Art. 2001, 2002, 2261 and 2291 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The author proves the need to unite various types of specialized smuggling in the single body of a crime and to unify the subject and main attributes of smuggling to improve the practical application efficiency. The paper concludes that special smuggling types can trigger discrepancies in the judicial practice with regards to review of such criminal cases similarly to singling out special fraud types due to the blanket character of their dispositions and variability of the respective types of law including international law and its application practice. Differentiation of the generic body of smuggling into special types is an impractical and unjustified decision.
Estratégia de Controle Baseada em Componentes de Sequência Aplicada a um Sistema FV-DVR: Faltas Assimétricas
Authors: De Assis Jefferson R. P. , Fernandes Darlan A. , Corrêa Maurício B. de R. , Sguarezi Filho Alfeu J. , Costa Fabiano F. , Da Silva Edison R. C.
Published: September 2024

Neste trabalho, apresenta-se uma estratégia de controle aplicada a um sistema para inserção de energia fotovoltaica na rede e compensação de tensão na carga. Como parte da estratégia de controle, faz-se uso de uma técnica que utiliza separadamente as componentes de sequência positiva, negativa e zero da tensão no Ponto de Acoplamento Comum (PAC), aqui denominada Decomposição Instantânea em Componentes de Sequência (DICSE). A metodologia proposta provê ao sistema a capacidade de operar adequadamente mesmo durante a ocorrência de faltas assimétricas no PAC. Para validar esta contribuição foram realizadas simulações em tempo real, onde o sistema foi submetido a dois diferentes tipos de faltas assimétricas. As faltas consideradas são do tipo curto-circuito. A partir dos resultados obtidos conclui-se que o método proposto é promissor, pois agrega mais robustez ao sistema, tendo em vista que a maioria das faltas ocorridas nos sistemas de distribuição são do tipo assimétricas.
Staging of Estrous Cycle in Rats using Vaginal Cytology and Visual Assessment
Authors: Verma P.K. , Kumar S. , Verma A.K. , Tripathi A. , Shukla M.K. , Ranjan K. , Kumar P. , Kapoor N. , John J.K.
Published: September 2024

The determination of different phases of estrous cycle in lab animals is important for reproductive interventions and other experiments related to animal reproduction where rats are used as experimental models. A total 21 Wistar albino (which had completed their pubertal stage ( greater than 4 weeks) weighing approximately 100- 200 g were used in this experiment. Visual assessment was done to observe vaginal opening during different phases of the estrous cycle. This was followed by collection of vaginal discharge samples by flushing it with 0.1 ml of distilled water using micropipette. Vaginal cytology was performed in 21 rats thrice daily, along with visual assessment. The average length of estrous cycle in rats was recorded to be 4-5 days with average duration of proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus of 24, 24-36, 12 and 48 hours, respectively. The average length of estrous cycle in rats was 4-5 days with recorded average duration of proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus of 24, 24-36, 12 and 48 hours, respectively. Vaginal cytology can be considered as a better option compared to visual assessment for assessment of reproductive status in rats.
Análise da suscetibilidade à desertificação do município de Pentecoste-CE
Authors: Furtado Teixeira Nagila Fernanda , Face Moura Pedro Edson , Oliveira Viana Lima Iana Bárbara
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho objetiva realizar uma análise da suscetibilidade à desertificação do município de Pentecoste, a partir da aplicação de cinco indicadores geobiofísicos de desertificação: permoporosidade dos litotipos; declividade; espessura do solo; erosão do solo e cobertura da vegetação, baseados na metodologia de Oliveira, Semedo e Oliveira (2014) e Oliveira (2011). A pesquisa se dividiu em três etapas: levantamentos dos dados, diagnóstico e trabalhos de campo. Os resultados demonstram que o predomínio de relevos com topografia pouco acidentada, como no caso das unidades das planícies e depressão sertaneja, permite o desenvolvimento de práticas de uso e ocupação, como a expansão urbana, atividades agropecuárias e extrativistas. A associação de Luvissolos, Planossolos e Argissolos se enquadram como moderadamente rasos, apresentam limitações moderada a forte ao uso agrícola e estão relacionadas a ocorrência de processos erosivos na área de estudo. A degradação do solo é mais perceptível nas áreas de solo pouco espesso que tem seus horizontes removidos pela influência direta das ações antrópicas e exibem áreas de solo desnudo com presença de pedregosidade e pavimento detrítico. Destaca-se que o chão pedregoso comumente encontrado na Depressão Sertaneja de Pentecoste evidencia a remoção do material fino pela erosão expondo a perda de horizontes e as marcas nítidas de forte degradação e desertificação. A área também demonstra impactos ambientais, principalmente voltados ao desmatamento, queimadas e descaracterização da paisagem, ocasionados pela pressão antrópica sobre a vegetação de Pentecoste.