bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Total Quality Management Practices and Firm Performance in Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Ogwang Nicholas , Mwasiaji Evans
Published: April 2024

Most businesses in Kenya are grappling with reduced funding and performance challenges, leading them to implement rigorous restructuring measures. This includes downsizing their workforce, relocating to smaller offices, and scaling down their operations within the country to address the dwindling financial support. The limited independence of some of the leading organizations in the field appears to be a significant impediment to TQM adoption in NGOs. This study therefore sought to investigate the influence of total quality management practices on the firm performance in non-governmental organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Theories guiding the study include; balance scorecard model, human capital theory, goal setting theory and customer relationship management theory. This study employed a descriptive research design and focused on 8 chosen Nairobi County NGOs. The participants consisted of 1703 employees from these selected NGOs. A proportionate stratified sampling approach was deployed, with participants selected through a simple random sampling method. 325 respondents formed the sample size. Structured questionnaires were the data tool. Questionnaires were piloted to 32 respondents from the Aga Khan Foundation in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Content validity was to test validity of the instrument. The Cronbach alpha score test was used to test reliability of the instrument. The study found that top management support, employee empowerment, customer orientation and continuous improvement had a positive notable influence on Nairobi County NGOs performance. The study concludes that continuous improvement helps to keep employees motivated, as they are constantly looking for new ways to improve products or processes. The organization that prioritizes understanding and meeting their customers’ expectations and needs improve customer satisfaction. Empowerment aims to create an independent staff involved in decision-making. The top management commitment creates a positive work environment which is essential in fostering committed employees. The study recommends that for effective continuous improvement the organization should spot a potential area for enhancement and formulate a strategic plan for managerial implementation, implement the identified change on a small scale by objectively measuring its effectiveness, verify the change and implement the solution. The organization should put their customers’ needs first by better understanding their wants, interests, and pain points. The organization management need to tailor their empowerment strategy to individual employees and their firm culture. The firm management should build a strong teamwork culture facilitates a healthy work environment.
Pieśń nad Pieśniami na tle powieści greckich
Authors: Wojciechowski Michał
Published: April 2024

Zauważono już rozmaite analogie między Pieśnią nad Pieśniami a literaturą hellenistyczną. Obejmuje to tematykę miłosną, podobieństwo motywów lirycznych i sielankowych, analogie do dramatów. Przydatne byłoby też porównanie do wcześniejszych powieści hellenistycznych z I wieku, Charitona „Kallirhoe” oraz Ksenofonta „Opowieści efeskich”, z którymi Pieśń mogłaby mieć wspólny wcześniejszy wzór. Byłoby to argumentem za stosunkowo późnym datowaniem Pieśni, może około I wieku przed Chr. Mimo pewnych różnic (forma poetycka, brak przygodowej akcji i przemocy w Pieśni nad Pieśniami oraz ważnej w powieściach warstwy religijnej), zauważyć też można zespół podobieństw. Tu i tam w centrum stoi zakochana para, uroda obojga jest wyjątkowa, miłość napotyka na przeszkody i zagrażają jej rywale, kobieta jest w miłości aktywna i samodzielna, podejmuje decyzje paralelnie i symetrycznie do mężczyzny, akcja zmierza do szczęśliwego zakończenia. Drobniejsze analogie to podobieństwo miłości do choroby oraz wysoka cena płacona za kobietę.
Xiphilinus and the Causes for the Outbreak of the Bar Kokhba Revolt
Authors: Biały Kamil
Published: April 2024

The Epitome of Xiphilinus, an abbreviation of books 36-80 of Cassius Dio’s Roman History created in eleventh-century Byzantium, because of the incomplete state of preservation of the latter is an extremely important narrative source for contemporary researchers of ancient Rome during the Principate period. This is also the case with the Bar Kokhba uprising, a conflict relatively poorly documented in narrative sources. The greatest debates revolve around the causes of this conflict for which the Epitome of Xiphilinus constitutes the most extensive surviving narrative source. The fact that Dio’s work has not been preserved in the original makes scholars question the account presented by Xiphilinus, whom they perceive as a Byzantine monk writing from a Christian and even anti-Jewish perspective.
140-lecie Departamentu Starożytności Bliskowschodnich Muzeum Luwru
Authors: Długosz Dariusz
Published: April 2024

Wystawa „1881-2021. Le département des Antiquités orientales a 140 ans” w Luwrze od lipca 2021 do lutego 2022 ukazała prawie półtora wieku historii francuskich badań i odkryć sztuki i archeologii starożytnego Bliskiego Wschodu i kierunki wykopalisk archeologicznych prowadzonych przez jeden z najstarszych na świecie ośrodków badawczych asyriologii i archeologii Biblijnej – Departament Starożytności Bliskiego Wschodu [Le département des Antiquités orientales, DAO] w Muzeum Luwru. Powstanie pierwszego w Europie ‘Muzeum Asyryjskiego’ jest ściśle związane z odkryciami dokonanymi przez francuskich asyriologów w połowie XIX wieku, m.in. przez Paula Emila Bottę w 1847 roku w Dur Szarrukin (Chorsabad). Oficjalnie Departament został powołany w sierpniu 1881 roku do badań i ekspozycji „sztuki chaldejskiej, asyryjskiej, perskiej, fenickiej, żydowskiej i punickiej”, a jego zbiory wzbogacono o zabytki sztuki sumeryjskiej odkryte w Tello (Girsu) na południu Mezopotamii. Departamentem kierowali wówczas wybitni asyriolodzy: Léon Heuzey i François Thureau-Dangin. Jedna z największych i najbogatszych kolekcji sztuki i archeologii Bliskiego Wschodu jest wynikiem wielkich odkryć wybitnych współpracowników Departamentu, m.in. Felixa de Saulcy (Palestyna, 1850), Ernesta de Sarzec (Sumerowie 1877), Marcela Dieulafoy’a (Suza, 1884) , Claude’a Schäffera i Réné Dussaud (Ras Szamra/Ugarit 1929) oraz André Parrota (Mari, 1933). Dziś Departament DAO posiada 137 628 eksponatów prezentowanych w trzech działach: Mezopotamia, Iran i Lewant. Jego pierwsza na świecie nowoczesna i interdyscyplinarna kolekcja „l’Orient méditerranéen dans l’Empire romain” (OMER) przedstawiająca skrzyżowanie kultur i religii wschodniego basenu Morza Śródziemnego w okresie Cesarstwa Rzymskiego powstała we wrześniu 2012 roku.
Instytucjonalne kształcenie kadr pentekostalnych w Polsce w latach 1930-1938
Authors: Nowak Piotr
Published: April 2024

Ruch pentekostalny, zapoczątkowany w pierwszych latach XX w. w Stanach Zjednoczonych Ameryki, bardzo szybko dotarł na ziemie polskie, doprowadzając do powstania dwóch grup wyznaniowych utożsamiających się z doktryną zielonoświątkową. W 1910 r. na Śląsku Cieszyńskim powstał Związek Stanowczych Chrześcijan, a w 1929 r. – Związek Chrześcijan Wiary Ewangelicznej z siedzibą w Łodzi, obejmujący wspólnoty z całej Polski, w szczególności z jej Kresów Wschodnich. Prężnie rozwijający się pentekostalizm potrzebował wykwalifikowanych kadr, gotowych do sprawowania opieki nad powstającymi zborami oraz kontynuowania ewangelizacji. Z tego powodu, już w 1920 r. do Polski przyjechał Gustaw Herbert Schmidt, pierwszy zielonoświątkowy misjonarz oficjalnie skierowany do naszego kraju przez amerykańskie Zbory Boże [Assemblies of God USA]. Po kilku latach owocnych działań charytatywno-misyjnych oraz nauczycielskich Schmidt podjął starania w celu zorganizowania szkoły biblijnej przygotowującej duchownych dla istniejących oraz licznie powstających nowych wspólnot. W 1927 r. G.H. Schmidt doprowadził do powstania zarejestrowanej w Chicago Misji Wschodnio-Europejskiej [Eastern European Mission – EEM], w konstytucji której wyrażono jednoznaczny zamiar uruchomienia instytutu biblijnego w Europie Wschodniej. Dzięki organizacyjnej i finansowej pomocy z USA w 1930 r. została otwarta Szkoła Biblijna w Gdańsku, w 1935 r. przekształcona w Instytut Biblijny, istniejący do 1938 roku. Podczas swej działalności ta pierwsza zielonoświątkowa szkoła teologiczna w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej wykształciła ok. 550 osób (mężczyzn i kobiet), pochodzących z Białorusi, Bułgarii, Czechosłowacji, Estonii, Jugosławii, Litwy, Łotwy, Niemiec, Polski, Rumunii, Ukrainy i Węgier.
Revolutionizing Higher Education: Integrating AI and Machine Learning in Nigeria's State Universities
Authors: Oluwagbenro Dr. Mogbojuri Babatunde
Published: April 2024

As the world rapidly evolves, the integration of cutting-edge
technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
has become increasingly crucial in shaping the future of higher
education. This essay delves into the pressing need for Nigerian state
universities to adopt these transformative tools within their
undergraduate curriculum, empowering students to thrive in the dynamic
job market and driving innovation across various sectors.
Momentum-Enhanced Linear Regression for Faster Convergence in Real-World Predictions
Authors: Al-Bazzaz Hussein
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the efficacy of linear regression enhanced by gradient descent with momentum for predicting real-world outcomes. The introductory sections establish the significance of machine learning in driving sustainable innovations and detail the foundational aspects of linear regression, a statistical technique pivotal for modelling relationships between variables using a least squares approach. Enhanced with momentum-based gradient descent, these models achieve faster and more stable convergence, which is particularly beneficial in complex, real-life data scenarios. Through empirical analysis using the Boston and California housing datasets, we demonstrate that linear regression, when optimized, can effectively predict housing values with high R 2 scores, indicating robust predictive power across socioeconomic and geographic variables. Our findings underscore the model’s utility as a forecasting tool in today’s data-driven landscape. Future research directions include optimizing momentum coefficients and learning rates and potentially incorporating adaptive methods to enhance convergence efficiency. This study provides insights into the continuous improvements required in predictive analytics to maintain accuracy and reliability in diverse applications.
Decadent Aesthetics in Cyril Scott’s Translations and Song Settings
Authors: Desmarais Jane
Published: April 2024

Of the early twentieth-century composers inspired by decadent and symbolist verse, Cyril Scott (1879-1970) produced the greatest number of literary translations and musical adaptations. This essay considers Scott’s literary translations of Charles Baudelaire and Stefan George alongside his song settings of Ernest Dowson’s poems within the context of the cosmopolitan aesthetic circles in which he moved. The essay argues that a productive reading of his work takes into account a “nineties” decadent aesthetics that emphasizes sensuality, mood, and interstitiality and can be read across both his literary translations and song settings.
A Decadent Hermitage. Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s The Golden Death as a Dilettante Translation of Artificial Paradise
Authors: Amano Ikuho
Published: April 2024

Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novella The Golden Death (1914) commemorates Japan’s participation in the global circulation of fin de siècle decadence and Aestheticism. A close study of The Golden Death shows how the protagonist Okamura’s project of building his artificial paradise showcases a chaotic bricolage of European and Asian artefacts and literary masterpieces. Failing to emulate fin de siècle writers, the Japanese novella simultaneously reveals the author’s inability to formulate a clearly defined aesthetic belief through borrowing Western counterparts. This tragicomic story reflects Japan’s unsystematic reception of fin de siècle Decadent literature and Aestheticist discourses when the country’s literary circles were still under the strong influence of Naturalism.
Spes ultima dea: per una filosofia della speranza. Introduzione
Authors: Guaraldo Olivia , Hervas Alfonso Galindo
Published: April 2024

Can philosophy elaborate a discourse on hope? This question leads the monographic issue of the Rivista Italiana di Filosofia Politica that we introduce in this article. Its intent is to explore the relationship between philosophy and political reality not (only) in the light of a critique of the present, but (also) of a generative variant of the inaugural gesture of thinking.
Typologies of Illustrative Traumatizing Images of African Youths Migratory Pathways in Search of Voluntary Slavery Cutting Across South American Continent Attempting to Reach North American Continent 2000-2021
Authors: Fonju Njuafac Kenedy
Published: April 2024

In order to face the realities of things and making African youths to be aware of the danger between life and death in search of extra- continental greener pastures, we deemed it necessary to bring out substantial images which communicate more visibly. Seeing just those different photos of the Darien Gap crossing between 2000 and 2021 are enough evidence to orientate those still having high ambitions to harass their parents to sell the lonely family properties to facilitate their way about through Southern American jungle forested zones where death awaits them. In fact, imagine that a child who was born in town, spent all his life there and have never everyone to the farm with the parents nor claiming a hilly road route of 2km will then decide to embark on a journey of more than 90 km in the most thickest dangerous forest for two weeks or months of hard trekking. Taking into consideration the rate of criminalities practices in the forested zones, the types of wide animals inhabited, crossing deep rivers without bridges, entering inside thick mud which reaches the level of the knees, carrying little babies and having no food nor good sources of drinking water on the way… the end results is tantamount to pre-mature death. The tilapias of the Forest Rivers have so far been enjoying the fleshes of African youths who have their ill-lucks from crossing the deep rivers for they cannot swarm well to survive. The few whom successfully crossed and reaching the final destinations of North American Continent of the United States and Canada still suffer from social challenges of civilized torturing mechanisms and all forms of racial discrimination. The existing towns and conditions of life or surviving are somehow unbearable to some of those clandestine immigrants in their own degree of the Diaspora ship. This enable us to know where the Darien Gap is located which have taking the life of many African youths through their clandestine, irregular or undocumented migration ........
Labial Reconstruction for Congenital Insensitivity to Pain: A Case Report
Authors: Hamdaoui Jihane , Mazouz Pr. Samir El , Gharib Pr. Noureddine , Abbassi Pr. Abdellah , Hafidi Pr. Jawad
Published: April 2024

Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a very rare condition, most often of genetic origin. The authors report the case of a 10-year-old girl, followed for CIP following self-mutilation, particularly serious oro-digital, which is addressed in our training for lip reconstruction. CIP with anhidrosis is a very rare condition. It is characterized by feverish attacks, anhidrosis, absence of painful sensation, self-harm and sometimes mental retardation. Complications of this insensitivity (neglected fractures, burns, oro-digital mutilation) can be life-threatening. The treatment remains preventive. Hence the interest in educating patients and their families.
Mental Anorexia and Helicobacterpylori Infection About a Case
Authors: Raouf B. , Adali I. , Manoudi F.
Published: April 2024

Anorexia nervosa is one of the eating disorders of multifactorial origin, which most often occurs around puberty. Our study concerns a 17-year-old patient followed for a Helicobacter pylori infection without improvement, revealing a later anorexia nervosa with good improvement and weight gain following Psychiatric follow-up whose main treatment is therapy. family in addition to secondary medical treatment.
Psychiatric Disorders in an HIV-Infected Patient (About a Case)
Authors: Raouf B. , Hamdaoui A. , Adali I. , Manoudi F.
Published: April 2024

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection today affects all countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. objective of this on the one hand to evaluate the nature of psychiatric disorders in patients with HIV and on the other to detect possible predictive factors for the occurrence of these disorders. And compare it with our patient with HIV/AIDS receiving combined antiretroviral therapy and assessment of mood, sleep measurements, health-related quality of life.
A Case of Terson-Like Syndrome in a Newly Diagnosed AIDS Patient with Cryptococcal Meningitis
Authors: Brarou Houda , Chaibi Zakaria , Bouggar Manal , Abdellaoui Taoufik , Saif Zineb , Sebbata Soundous , Belayachi Nermine , Boukssim Mohamed , Mouzari Yassine , Oubaaz Abdelbare
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Terson's syndrome has been associated with many conditions that increase intracranial pressure that leads to dilation of the retrobulbar optic nerve and compression of the central retinal vein. Materials and Methods: A 36 years old military male patient, presented with gradual visual impairment in both eyes for five days. The patient reported a history of repeated episodes of headache, fever and progressive weight loss. Best corrected visual acuity was 20/200 (RE), 20/40 (LE). Fundoscopic examination showed papilledema and multilayered retinal hemorrhages consistent with Terson syndrome. Results: The patient tested positive for HIV1. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance venography of the brain did not reveal any subdural, subarachnoid, or intracranial hemorrhages. However, cerebrospinal fluid analyses were significant for increased opening pressure and the presence of Cryptococcus Neoformans. Conclusion: It is important for ophthalmologists to be aware of the link between infectious meningitis and retinal conditions such as Terson-like syndrome because it can ease rapid diagnosis and management.
Heat Transfer Modelling of Multilayer Coated Tools During Turning of H13 Hardened Steel: Analogous Coating Layer Approach
Authors: D. Ipilakyaa T. , T. Tuleun L. , M. Injor O.
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the heat transfer of multi-layer coated tools. An analogous coating layer technique is used to compare multi-layered coated tools to mono-layer coating tools and develop a heat transfer model for mono-layered coating tools. The equivalent heat capacity, density, and thermal conductivity of the coating are determined based on the geometric size, initial conditions, and boundary conditions, given the tool rake face temperature. The heat transfer efficiency of the multilayer coating is significantly influenced by the coating layers, the thickness of the layer, and the coating material. The results show that the equivalent coating layer approach is suitable for calculating coating temperature enhancement in the cutting heat transfer. The calculation of cutting temperatures for multilayer-coated tools was conducted and subsequently compared to experimental findings, revealing an error margin of around 10%. The findings of this study indicate that analytical models are also suitable for modelling cutting temperatures in multi- layer coating designs.
Avaliação de sistemas produtores de água do Agreste pernambucano por meio de modelagem hidráulica
Authors: Silva Júnior Sidrack Felipe da , Bezerra Saulo de Tarso Marques , Oliveira Andreia Azevedo Abrantes de , Cirilo José Almir
Published: April 2024

Os sistemas de abastecimento de água têm como principal finalidade fornecer esse recurso com qualidade e quantidade compatível com a demanda dos consumidores. Este trabalho avalia os sistemas produtores de água que abastecem o Agreste pernambucano, através de modelagem hidráulica. Após a construção e calibração dos modelos, foi realizada uma análise de sensibilidade do escoamento em relação ao comportamento do coeficiente C de Hazen-Williams. Além disso, foi verificada a capacidade dos sistemas adutores em operação para atender a futura demanda da cidade de Caruaru (PE). Nesse sentido, constatou-se que o Sistema Adutor Jucazinho não consegue atender a demanda da cidade. O Sistema Adutor Prata é capaz de atender a demanda atual, porém em relação às demandas futuras teria dificuldade em atendê-las. Verificou-se que, caso o Sistema Prata operasse em conjunto com o Sistema Adutor Jucazinho, a combinação seria suficiente para atender a necessidade futura de Caruaru. Por fim, é possível dizer que os modelos produzidos no software correspondem, em grau satisfatório, à realidade encontrada nos sistemas reais.
Analyzing the added value of common data environments for organizational and project performance of BIM-based projects
Authors: Seyis Senem , Özkan Selen
Published: April 2024

Using common data environments (CDEs) adds value to BIM-based construction projects' organizational and project performance. However, CDEs are used very limitedly in the construction industry. One of the reasons for the limited implementation of CDEs can be associated with the need for construction companies' knowledge about the positive impacts of CDEs on performance management. A well-structured CDE can provide countless benefits and promote long-term improvements in construction projects and organizations, increasing their business success. Despite the acknowledged importance of CDEs, research needs to investigate the impacts of CDEs on project and organizational performance considering the construction KPIs. This study aims to reveal (1) how the CDEs facilitate performance measurement in the construction phase of BIM-based projects and (2) how the CDEs positively affect the project and organizational performance in the construction phase of BIM-based projects. This scope uses seven construction KPIs: time, cost, quality, safety, productivity, organizational sustainability, and client satisfaction. This study conducts a systematic literature review, semi-structured interviews with five subject-matter experts, and the two-rounded Delphi method to fulfill the research objective. The results show that implementing the CDEs in the construction phase of BIM-based projects positively affects productivity, quality, and time KPIs, followed by organizational sustainability, cost, client satisfaction, and safety, respectively. This research contributes to collating and uncovering the added value of CDEs for the organizational and performance management of BIM-based projects. Accordingly, this study would increase the awareness of construction companies about ‘how they can benefit from the data located in the CDEs from project management through knowledge management in the best way'.
Integrating Domain Knowledge with Deep Learning Model for Automated Worker Activity Classification in mobile work zone
Authors: Tian Chi , Chen Yunfeng , Zhang Jiansong , Feng Yiheng
Published: April 2024

Accurate classification of workers’ activity is critical to ensure the safety and productivity of construction projects. Previous studies in this area are mostly focused on building construction environments. Worker activity identification and classification in mobile work zone operations is more challenging, due to more dynamic operating environments (e.g., more movements, weather, and light conditions) than building construction activities. In this study, we propose a deep learning (DL) based classification model to classify workers’ activities in mobile work zones. Sensor locations are optimized for various mobile work zone operations, which helps to collect the training data more effectively and save cost. Furthermore, different from existing models, we innovatively integrate transportation and construction domain knowledge to improve classification accuracy. Three mobile work zone operations (trash pickup, crack sealing, and pothole patching) are investigated in this study. Results show that although using all sensors has the highest performance, utilizing two sensors at optimized locations achieves similar accuracy. After integrating the domain knowledge, the accuracy of the DL model is improved. The DL model trained using two sensors integrated with domain knowledge outperforms the DL model trained using three sensors without integrating domain knowledge.
Development of standard-based information requirements for the facility management of a canteen
Authors: Oliveira Andressa , Granja José , Bolpagni Marzia , Motamedi Ali , Azenha Miguel
Published: April 2024

Facility Management (FM) is an essential practice for the operational phase of built assets. FM requires a vast range of data arising from diverse activities, which demands tools and processes for data collection and management. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology implies an integrated information management process which helps in effective communication and information flow. Therefore, adopting BIM to support FM (BIM-FM) has become the subject of academic and industry interest. When BIM methodology is implemented, information models are the main information repository, while information requirements set the guidelines for their development. The EN ISO 19650 series and EN 17412-1 are currently the most recent standards in the European context to assist the development of information requirements. However, there is still a lack of research on their detailed application to real-case scenarios. In this context, the present article cooperates with the broad adoption of BIM-FM by presenting the establishment of information requirements to inform the development of an information model for the ongoing operational phase of a university canteen, focusing on developing Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), and including other activities of ISO19650’s information management process to demonstrate the applicability of the requirements. The procedure applies the Level of Information Need (EN 17412-1) as the framework for defining the extent and granularity of the information requirements, and it employs the IFC schema to establish the required alphanumerical information. The paper thoroughly discusses the decision-making process and its implications, working as a detailed demonstration of the standards applied in a case study. The results demonstrate the efficiency of the purpose-driven process based on standardization, and the information model developed from the requirements is proven to deliver the required information accurately. Ultimately, the paper results in a robust source for process replication on FM real-case scenarios.
УЧАСТЬ ВЧЕНИХ ОДАУ У СТАНОВЛЕННІ МІКРОБІОЛОГІЧНОЇ НАУКИ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Найда В. , Бойко Ю.
Published: April 2024

Перші кроки щодо дослідження мікроорганізмів були зроблені людством три століття тому назад. Але пройшло ще багато часу перед тим, як мікробіологія, стала окремою наукою. На цьому шляху значні відкриття та здобутки були зроблені українськими вченими, у тому числі вченими Одеського державного аграрного університету, що працювала більше ста років у його стінах. Серед видатних українських вчених, що заклали основи української мікробіології необхідно пригадати І. Мечнікова, Л. Ценковського, М. Гамалія, Д. Заболотного, О. Павловського. Наукові дослідники Одеського державного аграрного університету, які розвивали мікробіологічну науку – Д. Івановський, П. Громаковський, В. Тульчинська, С. Мінервін, А. Демченко, Є. Буряк. Вказані вчені не тільки відомі своїми науковими працями, але й педагогічною та організаційною діяльністю. Було створено мікробіологічну лабораторію, розроблені навчальні курси з дисципліни «Загальна мікробіологія», «Ветеринарна мікробіологія», написаний ряд підручників. Серед наукових інтересів кафедри в різні роки переважали роботи з вивчення бруцельозу, стахіоботріотоксикозу коней, розробка гіперімунних сироваток, розробка методів діагностики туберкульозу, які базувалися на серологічних та алергічних пробах.
ВПЛИВ ОРГАНІЧНИХ КИСЛОТ НА ПОКРАЩЕННЯ МІКРОБІОЛОГІЧНИХ ПОКАЗНИКІВ КОЗИНИХ СИРІВ
Authors: Рижкова T. , Гейда I.
Published: April 2024

Метою статті є викладення результатів досліджень, спрямованих на покращення  мікробіологічних показників двох партій  розсільних сирів, виготовлених із з козиного молока (Д-1 та Д-2) під впливом оптимальних -0,01- 0,1 мас., % доз аскорбінової та лимонної  органічних кислот.

Встановлено, що під їх впливом відбувається збільшення масової частка жиру в зразках від двох вище вказаних  дослідних партій сиру, порівняно з контрольною,  на 1,1 та на 1,3%,. Це є наслідком збільшення щільності згустків, що потягло за собою, зменшення втрат масової частки жиру в сироватку із під сиру по 0,15% в кожній.

Відмічалося збільшення титрованої кислотності не тільки в сироватці, відповідно на - 2 оТ і 1,5 оТ, порівняно з контролем. А також і у зразках  продукту, відібраних  від обох дослідних партій готового сиру , відповідно,  на  6 та 4 оТ.

 Утім таке підвищення титрованої кислотності виявилося незначним, так як , не вплинуло на появу в сирах кислого смаку. Тобто, погіршання органолептичних показників в  обох дослідних партіях продукту, не спостерігалося.

Термічна обробка козиного молока сприяла зменшенню кількості сторонньої мікрофлори:  кількості мезофільних аеробних та факультативно-анаеробних мікроорганізмів (КМАФАнМ) та ентеробактерій, відповідно у 3,9 та 2,1 рази.

Встановлно, що під впливом аскорбінової та лимонної органічних кислот, кількість МАФАнМ у зразках  від дослідних партій (дослідної - 1 та дослідної - 2 ) продукту, порівняно з аналогічними  показниками у зразках, відібраних від контрольної  партії сиру,  достовірно зменшилась на 2,16 • 10 8 та 1,26 •10 8 КУО/г ( Р ≤ 0,001).  При цьому, кількість ентеробактерій зменшилася, відповідно, на 0,59 • 108 та на 0,82• 108 КУО/1 г,  або  в 1,3 (Р≤0,05) та в 1,6 рази (Р≤0,001).
ХРОНІЧНИЙ ПАНКРЕАТИТ, ЯК ФОН ДЛЯ РОЗВИТКУ РАКУ ПІДШЛУНКОВОЇ ЗАЛОЗИ У ДРІБНИХ ТВАРИН
Authors: Роша Л. , Коренєва Ж. , Навал B. , Овчаренко Г. , Такатли M. , Мазовська C.
Published: April 2024

Патології підшлункової залози та печінки у дрібних тварин з кожними роком набувають  значного поширення.   Розвитку цих патологій сприяють будь-які фактори зовнішнього середовища, які тривалий час порушують обмінні процеси в організмі тварин.    Останніми роками ветеринарні спеціалісти провели детальний аналіз великої кількості клінічних випадків ізольованої та множинної патології, щодо органів черевної порожнини та зачеревного простору. Переважають патології підшлункової залози, печінки, селезінки та нирок. З цього переліку саме хвороби підшлункової залози, як і печінки у дрібних домашніх тварин, часто ускладнюються іншим патологіями. До складу збитків при патології підшлункової залози входять прямі збитки, витрати на лікування та профілактику.
ФАРМАКО-ТЕРАПЕВТИЧНА ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ПРЕПАРАТІВ ARNICA-INJEL ТА ZEEL В КОМПЛЕКСНІЙ ТЕРАПІЇ КОТІВ, ХВОРИХ НА ЕНДОКАРДИТ
Authors: Франчук M. , Кушнір B. , Тодоров M.
Published: April 2024

У статті наведено результати клінічних досліджень щодо діагностики та лікування котів, хворих на ендокардит. Було проведено дослідження з використанням різних схем лікування. Дослідження включало: загальні клінічні дослідження, лабораторні дослідження, електрокардіографію та ехокардіографію. Результати досліджень показали, що комплексна терапія з використанням антигомотоксичних препаратів Arnica-Injeel та Zeel є найбільш ефективною. За такої схеми лікування у тварин тривалість лікування є меншою, а відстоток тварин, що одужують – вищий. До того ж відмічається достовірно якісніше покращення показників крові, а також картини електрокардіографії та ехокардіографії.
El diseño estratégico como experiencia para mejorar las terapias respiratorias en niños de edad pre escolar en el Hospital Central F.A.P. Lima, Perú 2019
Authors:   , Tuesta Váscones Simone
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación pretende determinar cómo el diseño estratégico mejora la experiencia de las terapias respiratorias en niños de edad preescolar en el Hospital Gentral F.A.P. ubicado en Lima, Perú. La metodología es de tipo básica y utiliza un enfoque cualitativo. Además, para definir el tema de investigación se aplicaron algunas matrices del Pro.Seso Creativo y del libro 101 Methods, escrito por Vijay Kumar. Del mismo modo, para el desarrollo de la investigación, se aplicó parte de la metodología Human Centered Design de Ideo Org. Por consiguiente, permitió desarrollar diferentes conclusiones que responden a lo objetivos planteados Se concluye que es importante que en las experiencias médicas actuales ayuden a evidenciar los beneficios médicos que se obtienen en los tratamientos de una forma empática y más humana. Además, se concluye que el diseño estratégico contribuye a conocer que acciones rápidas y de bajo costo. Finalmente, se concluye que el diseño estratégico contribuye a brindar seguridad en el tratamiento, informar los procesos y por ende generar una sensación de calma y confianza.
Análisis del manejo de crisis corporativa de una empresa periodística
Authors:   , Lopez Balarezo Rocio Del Pilar
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo general el describir los factores que originaron la crisis corporativa de RPP por el caso de Josefina Townsend. El enfoque de la investigación es cualitativo y se recurrió a la entrevista a expertos y al focus group como técnicas de investigación, para las cuales se aplicó la guía de entrevistas y el cuestionario como instrumentos de recolección de información, respectivamente.
Influencias emocionales en el diseño interior de espacios clínico pediátrico: intervención del centro de salud Carumas en la provincia de Moquegua distrito de Carumas
Authors:   , Guerovich Alegre Claudia Charlotte
Published: April 2024

Aborda las influencias emocionales en la arquitectura interior de espacios clínico pediátricos, con la intención de crear espacios terapéuticos que a su vez tengan el efecto de transmitir emociones placenteras, para brindar a los pacientes mayor confort, seguridad y confianza, para generar calma emocional.
El color y la forma en el diseño de una ludoteca infantil en el distrito de Villa María del Triunfo
Authors:   , Villarreal Antón Camila Andrea
Published: April 2024

Intenta resolver la necesidad de un espacio público apropiado para el juego del niño, desde la Arquitectura de Interiores. Este campo de la arquitectura se especializa en intervenir espacios físicos ya construidos y transformarlos según la necesidad del usuario.
The Ramsey Numbers of Squares of Paths and Cycles
Authors: Mergoni Cecchelli Domenico , Allen Peter , Skokan Jozef , Roberts Barnaby
Published: April 2024

The square $G^2$ of a graph $G$ is the graph on $V(G)$ with a pair of vertices $uv$ an edge whenever $u$ and $v$ have distance $1$ or $2$ in $G$. Given graphs $G$ and $H$, the Ramsey number $R(G,H)$ is the minimum $N$ such that whenever the edges of the complete graph $K_N$ are coloured with red and blue, there exists either a red copy of $G$ or a blue copy of $H$.

We prove that for all sufficiently large $n$ we have$$ R(P_{3n}^2,P_{3n}^2)=R(P_{3n+1}^2,P_{3n+1}^2)=R(C_{3n}^2,C_{3n}^2)=9n-3\mbox{ and } R(P_{3n+2}^2,P_{3n+2}^2)=9n+1.$$

We also show that for any $\gamma>0$ and $\Delta$ there exists $\beta>0$ such that the following holds: If $G$ can be coloured with three colours such that all colour classes have size at most $n$, the maximum degree $\Delta(G)$ of $G$ is at most $\Delta$, and $G$ has bandwidth at most $\beta n$, then $R(G,G)\le (3+\gamma)n$.
Ordered Unavoidable Sub-Structures in Matchings and Random Matchings
Authors: Dudek Andrzej , Grytczuk Jarosław , Ruciński Andrzej
Published: April 2024

An ordered matching of size $n$ is a graph on a linearly ordered vertex set $V$, $|V|=2n$, consisting of $n$ pairwise disjoint edges. There are three different ordered matchings of size two on $V=\{1,2,3,4\}$: an alignment $\{1,2\},\{3,4\}$,  a nesting $\{1,4\},\{2,3\}$, and a crossing $\{1,3\},\{2,4\}$. Accordingly, there are three basic homogeneous types of ordered matchings (with all pairs of edges arranged  in the same way) which we call, respectively, lines, stacks, and waves.

 

We prove an Erdős-Szekeres type result guaranteeing in every ordered matching of size $n$ the presence of one of the three basic sub-structures of a given size. In particular, one of them must be of size at least $n^{1/3}$. We also investigate the size of each of the three sub-structures in a random ordered matching. Additionally, the former result is generalized to $3$-uniform ordered matchings.

 

Another type of unavoidable patterns we study are twins, that is,  pairs of order-isomorphic, disjoint sub-matchings. By relating to a similar problem for permutations, we prove that the maximum size of twins that occur in every ordered matching of size $n$ is $O\left(n^{2/3}\right)$ and $\Omega\left(n^{3/5}\right)$. We conjecture that the upper bound is the correct order of magnitude  and  confirm it for almost all matchings. In fact, our results for twins are proved more generally for $r$-multiple twins, $r\ge2$.
Independent Dominating Sets in Planar Triangulations
Authors: Botler Fábio , Fernandes Cristina G. , Gutiérrez Juan
Published: April 2024

In 1996, Matheson and Tarjan proved that every near planar triangulation on \(n\) vertices contains a dominating set of size at most \(n/3\), and conjectured that this upper bound can be reduced to \(n/4\) for planar triangulations when $n$ is sufficiently large. In this paper, we consider the analogous problem for independent dominating sets: What is the minimum \(\varepsilon\) for which every near planar triangulation on \(n\) vertices contains an independent dominating set of size at most \(\varepsilon n\)? We prove that \(2/7 \leq \varepsilon \leq 5/12\). Moreover, this upper bound can be improved to $3/8$ for planar triangulations, and to \(1/3\) for planar triangulations with minimum degree 5.
Labelled Well-Quasi-Order in Juxtapositions of Permutation Classes
Authors: Brignall Robert
Published: April 2024

The juxtaposition of permutation classes $\mathcal{C}$ and $\mathcal{D}$ is the class of all permutations formed by concatenations $\sigma\tau$, such that $\sigma$ is order isomorphic to a permutation in $\mathcal{C}$, and $\tau$ to a permutation in $\mathcal{D}$.

We give simple necessary and sufficient conditions on the classes $\mathcal{C}$ and $\mathcal{D}$ for their juxtaposition to be labelled well-quasi-ordered (lwqo): namely that both $\mathcal{C}$ and $\mathcal{D}$ must themselves be lwqo, and at most one of $\mathcal{C}$ or $\mathcal{D}$ can contain arbitrarily long zigzag permutations. We also show that every class without long zigzag permutations has a growth rate which must be integral.
Genesis, Formation and Development of Fiduciary Security Transactions in Spanish Law
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Zorin Vasilii S.
Published: April 2024

This article analyses the genesis of fiduciary security transactions in ancient Spanish law and their impact on the economic activities of that time. It highlights the influence of German doctrines on fiduciary transactions and the theory of double effect on the Spanish legal system. Furthermore, it describes the evolution of views among Spanish civil law scholars regarding the essence of such security constructs.
Abuse of Right at the Pre-Trial Stages of the Criminal Proceedings: Its Types and Ways to Overcome
Authors:   Institute of Law of the National Research Tomsk State University, Zheleva Olga V.
Published: April 2024

The article analyses the concept and signs of abuse of law in criminal proceedings. Among such signs the author names: the presence of a person with a specific subjective right; the implementation of law in contradiction with its purpose, or the purpose of criminal proceedings in general; inconsistency of a person’s behaviour with the criteria of good faith and reasonableness; causing harm to the interests of other participants in criminal proceedings, society and the state. Analysing the signs of abuse of right, the article indicates some types of abuse of right by private individuals or government entities, and makes a distinction between abuse of subjective right and abuse of discretionary powers. In conclusion, the author proposes to provide a legislative mechanism for overcoming abusive behaviour in criminal proceedings in the form of applying specific response measures to individuals and officials.
DETERMINATION OF SHELL OF REVOLUTION VIBRATION FREQUENCIES AND MODES.
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Zveryaev E.M.
Published: April 2024

A method is proposed for constructing a solution to the problem of natural oscillations of shells of revolution described by surfaces of rotation of the second order. The initial equations of shell theory are arranged in a sequence that allows one to calculate the unknowns in an iterative process. The system of the first two momentless equations and the first two equations of infinitesimal bending in the proposition that their inverse operators can be constructed, can be reduced to a single equation for the vector of tangential deformations. The possibility of such a representation is due to the research of V.Z. Vlasov shells of revolution, the meridians of which are described by second-order curves. It is shown that the results of calculating the natural frequencies of vibrations of loose shells given in the well-known reference book on strength, stability and vibrations are incorrect.
CONTACT PROBLEM FOR A PAD COUPLED TO AN ELASTIC QUARTER-PLANE.
Authors:   Belarusian National Technical University (Minsk), Bosakov S.V. , Skachok P.D. ,   Belarusian National Technical University (Minsk)
Published: April 2024

The paper considers the problem of contact between a pad attached to an elastic quarter-plane under the action of a horizontal force. The normal and shear stresses between the overlay and the quarter plane are determined. The problem is solved by B.N. Zhemochkin’s method by dividing the contact area into twenty sections. Results were obtained for changing the longitudinal force in the pad. It is shown that the presence of a quarter-plane edge introduces disturbances into the distribution of normal and tangential stresses in comparison with similar results for a half-plane. The results for the rigid overlay are shown separately. It is concluded that it is necessary to take into account bending moments when calculating linings.
LIBRARY REQUIREMENT OF THE TIME AND THE BASIS OF A GREAT FUTURE
Authors:   Teacher of the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhairy, Uzbekistan, Abdumuminovich Mirzamiddinov Asliddin
Published: April 2024

The article explores the complex relationship between reading, science, and culture in the contemporary landscape. Along with the crucial role of these two pillars in modern development, the article explores their impact on technology, health, education, environmental sustainability and social cohesion. The article examines the challenges and opportunities inherent in the dynamic interaction of science and culture, from innovation to the promotion of social inclusion. Through an interdisciplinary lens, it emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts, ethical considerations, and the integration of diverse perspectives to shapea sustainable, inclusive future.
REVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL URGUT POTTERY SCHOOL
Authors:   Candidate of History, Minister of Internal Affairs, Head of the Social and Humanities Department of Syrdarya Academic Lyceum, Uzbekistan, Qlichev Ulug’bek A.
Published: April 2024

The article highlights the distinctive features of the Urgut pottery school, which are based on their inherent conditions for the preparation of pottery products. In addition, we are talking about the practical activities of the hereditary potter from Urgut Numon Oblokulov.
ANALYSIS OF DAILY ENERGY USAGE BY WORKERS IN A TOBACCO PRODUCTION FACILITY
Authors:   Tashkent Medical Academy, Almazor district, Farobi street 2,100109, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, F.L Azizova , E.M Boriboev ,   Tashkent Medical Academy, 100109, Tashkent, Almazor district, Farobi street 2, Uzbekistan
Published: April 2024

This study analyzes the daily energy consumption patterns of workers in a tobacco production enterprise. Data was collected over a specified period to determine the average energy usage and identify any significant fluctuations or trends. The results provide valuable insights into energy management practices, highlighting areas for potential optimization and efficiency improvements within the enterprise. The findings aim to inform strategic decision-making and promote sustainable energy practices in the tobacco production sector.
Green Leadership: A Promising Strategy for Promoting Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Saudi Universities
Authors: Alghamdi Azala
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to reveal the role of the green leadership (GL) strategy in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) at Saudi universities from the perspectives of educational leadership experts. The study also examined the challenges Saudi universities face in implementing the GL strategy and provided suggestions to develop the application of GL at Saudi universities. According to this study, GL is a strategy that focuses on pro-environmental policies, provides sustainable initiatives, motivates followers toward a green environment, and improves their sustainable green creativity. A qualitative approach was utilized, interviewing 13 educational leadership experts at established and emerging Saudi universities. NVivo software was used to analyze the data. From the educational leadership experts’ perspectives, the study findings indicated that the GL strategy plays a significant role in achieving SE at Saudi universities within many fields, such as training; teaching; research, development, and innovation; community service; infrastructure and educational equipment; administrative transactions; technology; maintenance and safety; and risk management. The study also revealed the three most prominent challenges Saudi universities face in implementing the GL strategy: organization and administration, finance, and culture. Moreover, the experts provided a set of suggestions to develop GL applications at Saudi universities. Finally, the study recommends adopting the GL as a significant strategy to achieve SE at established and emerging Saudi universities.
KEYWORDS
higher education leadership, entrepreneurial university, sustainability, educational leadership experts, qualitative approach, NVivo program
Language skills needed by nurses aiming to work abroad: A need analysis of English for Nursing
Authors: Muntasir Muntasir , Nurviani Rahima
Published: April 2024

This qualitative study explored the essential English language skills that should be prepared by nurses to be eligible to work and adapt in English native speaking countries. The study also provided the information on what kind of topics or materials that should be taught to prepare the nurses who might take the English proficiency test as one of the requirement to work aboard. This study used literature review and interview as the techniques to collect the data. The literature review summarized various sources while the interview obtained data from the nurses as the respondents of this study. The results of this study showed that the nurses who wanted to work aboard need to prepare and excel their communication skill in English in order to ease them in activities such as small talk, oral and written reports, etc. Besides, mastering medical terms is also important for the nurses as it relates to their professional work.