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The COVID-19 Pandemic in Ukraine: Process Evaluation, Opinion Analysis
Authors: Palian Z. O. , Zolotenkova O. I. , Savchenko A. S.
Published: January 2022

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic has proved to be a real test of survival for modern humanity. The global crisis has affected not only the health care system, but also the entire social sphere. For the second year in a row, the world economy is under stress, and countries around the world are assessing and forecasting the scale of economic losses, trying to determine the size of direct and indirect demographic losses. It’s impossible to coordinate the implementation of anti-epidemic measures and disease prevention without adequate response and support from the population. And this requires an analysis of social behavior, its motivation and attitude to the relevant actions of state and local authorities.
The article considers the current trends in the spread of SARS-CoV2 infection in Ukraine and in some European countries. Seasonal fluctuations and cyclical changes in the prevalence of this disease and the number of deaths caused by coronavirus are analyzed. The 7-day seasonal fluctuations are to some extent explained by the peculiarities of the initial registration of such events in Ukraine. After all, some of the test results and medical certificates of death caused by coronavirus disease are submitted to the relevant authorities with some delay. There is a multi-day registration lag after the weekend, when most instances do not work, so the input information is processed with a delay.
The statistical estimates of expected daily number of infected with COVID-19 virus and deaths from this cause (data of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine for March-December 2020 and January 2021) are based on an analysis of these trends in the context of effectiveness of preventive measures from “quarantine in free day” up to a hard lockdown.
The article provides a quantitative assessment of the population's response to anti-epidemic measures of government agencies. Database of research comprised a series of opinion polls within the monitoring “Ukraine under quarantine” and “Assessment of Healthcare”, the sociological group “Rating” for 2020–2021. The results of the statistical analysis of psycho-emotional state of the population during the COVID-crisis showed significant differences in the responses of certain respondents groups by age, gender and place of residence.
Using non-parametric methods of statistics, the level of Ukrainian population trust in international and domestic medical institutions, as well as in information coming from various sources was estimated. It turned out that respondents are almost 20 times more willing to read news from regular Internet resources than from the official website of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and rely more on WHO data.
In the perspective of further research, a statistical analysis of the demographic consequences of the spread of SARS-CoV2 infection in Ukraine is planned.
Information Support for the Statistical Assessment of Labor Market Demand in Ukraine
Authors: Tkachenko L. H.
Published: January 2022

The statistical assessment of labor market demand has to focus on qualitative rather than quantitative characteristics of jobs from the perspective of opportunities for choice and development of employed. Such assessment of jobs requires information and technical support. A review of the available information sources on the number and structure of jobs lays the ground for constructing a comprehensive assessment methodology on the basis of official statistical observations supplemented by administrative data on vacancies. It is shown that each source has its strong and weak sides. The strong sides of official sources are systemic professional approach and standardized techniques for data collection and processing, regularity, data quality control and accountability. But these sources still remain hardly accessible for research purposes, their data are compiled by the formal and sectoral approach and published in highly aggregated form. Alternative sources, including independent analytical and marketing studies, online databases of vacancies, are displayed in open access and contain detailed vacancy descriptions. But these data are unstructured, fragmented and need careful treatment due to a high probability of the system bias caused by broad applications of marketing strategies.
The comprehensive assessment of labor market demand should be based on the results of Labor Force Survey, which enable for simultaneous structuring of indicators by social-demographic characteristics of respondents and organizational-economic characteristics of production units. Data from this survey have to be supplemented by data from enterprise surveys on labor statistics, labor conditions and business tendencies, anonymous data from the registers of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, and by data on vacancies available in the databases of the State Employment Service and private recruitment companies.
Forming the Financial Reporting System of Issuers on the Basis of Taxonomy: Current Problems and Ways to Solve Them
Authors: Shishkov S. Ye.
Published: January 2022

The use of standardized financial reporting formats in a form convenient for international investors, in particular on the basis of taxonomy, is becoming increasingly common in the world, given the significant role of transparency for public investment and automated processing of branched statistical information on financial instruments. Implementation at the state level of significant changes in procedures, deadlines, formats for reporting information should take into account both the proper legal regulation of such changes and the availability of working infrastructure for the formation and submission of reports, sufficient time to adapt to changes in reporting entities, auditors, IT companies. Despite repeated postponements of the transition of Ukrainian companies to taxonomy-based reporting, there are numerous difficulties in implementing this project. Thus, the article’s objective is due to legal, financial and technological risks for many taxonomy-based reporting entities and the uncertainty of current and future procedures for adapting international reporting requirements in XBRL format for their application in Ukraine.
The international experience of introduction of financial reporting on the basis of taxonomy is considered and the advantages of such format for all participants of information interaction (reporting subjects, state regulators, investors, financial intermediaries and users of financial services, subjects of information-analytical infrastructure) are determined.
The current lack of expected benefits for Ukrainian issuers and investors is justified due to the preservation of duplication of reporting information in various formats, disorder of deadlines and reporting procedures, delay and omission of difficulties in implementing the Financial Reporting System.
Measures are proposed to accelerate the efficiency of the Financial Reporting System, reduce legal and regulatory risks, avoid duplication of different forms and deadlines for reporting, expand the participants in the information interaction on the pilot launch of the project and prepare for regular taxonomy changes.
It is planned to analyze the actual impact of increasing financial disclosure requirements by issuers on the investment attractiveness of the Ukrainian stock market (primarily the equity segment) and the quality of its information infrastructure in the absence of noticeable interest of issuers in public raising capital and circulation of their securities in the regulated market.
Nation-building in Post-colonial Sub-Saharan African states: Tanzania, Zambia, and Uganda compared
Authors: Bondarenko Dmitri
Published: January 2022

In the form the nation-state is known until now, it formed in Europe and North America in the Early Modern time and flourished in the 19th and 20th centuries, being adequate to realities of the world of industrial capitalism and cultural nationalism. However, other trends, related to super-intensive globalization and post-industrialism, are dominating in the world nowadays. At present, the Western states have to depart from the classical concept of the nation and seek solutions to a completely different problem - of supporting their citizens’ unity at preservation of cultural diversity brought by migrants from all over the world in recent decades. Under the current circumstances, it should not be ruled out that post-colonial states, most of which are multicultural initially due to their unique history of formation, can find themselves in an advantageous position, if they abandon attempts to build nations according to the outdated classical Western pattern. While irreversible globalization is associated with Modernity started in the West half a millennium ago, nation-building in contemporary post-colonial countries shows that globalization is by no means equal to Westernization, and that Modernity as a historically specific type of society and culture, splits into multiple modernities.
The theoretical analysis is proved by comparison of the evidence from three post-colonial African states: Tanzania, Zambia, and Uganda. Although today, Tanzania is closer than Zambia and Uganda (as well as most other African countries) to formation of the nation in the classical Western sense, the author admits that the global trend towards multiculturalization of nations may become no less advantageous for countries like Zambia and Uganda. However, it is emphasized in the paper that proper leadership based on an ideology of multicultural nation is a necessary prerequisite for realization of these favorable conditions.
Feminisation of the Teaching Profession and Patriarchy
Authors: Kundu Anusri
Published: January 2022

School teaching has long been controlled by women wisely. This global phenomenon of gender-bias is interrelated with the status of women in society. The purpose of the study is to achieve a better insight about the prominent female domination in the school teaching profession catering aspects like interest level and job satisfaction. The study involves the teacher education institutions, and secondary and higher secondary schools in Kolkata city, and is based on both quantitative and qualitative methods involving purposive random sampling and snowball sampling. A perception survey along with a focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted for school teachers (n= 249) and B.Ed. college students (n=318). The key findings are that there exists a strong relationship between teaching as a profession and the feminine role of female teachers. Unremunarative return and related low socio-economic status are the crucial factors in men not being fascinated with the teaching profession.
Correlates and Antecedents of Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sarif Md Nawaz
Published: January 2022

Academic achievement of students reflects knowledge mastery, and skill development continues to be a major concern for academicians. It plays a pivotal role in determining students’ career-seeking behaviour and future accomplishments. However, there is a lacuna in the comprehensive literature on academic achievement documentation. In this connection, the present study was undertaken to explore the correlates and antecedents that influence students’ academic achievement. Ninety-four research studies from multiple databases were analysed using a thematic review design. Findings revealed that academic achievement is treated as the validation of an individuals’ learning outcome through scholastic and non-scholastic credentials. The thematic analysis revealed various correlates and antecedents of academic achievement that were demographic, psychological, institutional, and family-related. The present review offers a comprehensive analysis of research conducted worldwide on students’ academic achievement and provides valuable inputs for future researchers interested in the area.
MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DAN KETERLIBATAN SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING PENDIDIKAN JASMANI
Authors: Suryadin Tatang
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui motivasi belajar siswa dan keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran daring pendidikan jasmani di SMPN 1 Arjawinangun. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan angket, sedangkan teknik samplingnya adalah simple random sampling. Dengan jumlah sampel 92 siswa. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dengan persentase. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan motivasi belajar siswa dalam  pembelajaran daring pendidikan jasmani di SMP N 1 Arjawinangun. Secara terperinci menunjukkan motivasi belajar siswa pada kategori tinggi dengan rata-rata dari 92 responden sebesar 94,43 (78,70%). Motivasi belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran daring pendidikan jasmani yang berkategori sangat tinggi berjumlah 31 siswa (34%), tinggi berjumlah 60 siswa (65%), rendah 1 siswa (1%) dan sangat rendah berjumlah 0 siswa (0%). Sedangkan hasil penelitian keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran daring pendidikan jasmani pada kategori tinggi, dengan rata-rata dari 92 responden sebesar 59,97 atau (74,96%). Keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran daring pendidikan jasmani yang berkategori sangat tinggi berjumlah 15 siswa (16%), tinggi berjumlah 75 siswa (82%), rendah 2 siswa (2%) dan sangat rendah berjumlah 0 siswa (0%).
Hubungan Risk Profile Dengan Kinerja Keuangan Bank Panin Dubai Syariah 2016-2020
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus , Fakhruddin Imam , Jamiah Jamiah , Saphira Fitri , Safhira Sahyu , Saifullah Saifullah
Published: January 2022

This research was conducted to examine the correlate of Risk Profile (Non Performing Financing (NPF) and Financing Deposite Ratio (FDR) to Return on Asset (ROA).This research uses quantitatif method. The population of this research is the financial report Panin Dubai Syariah bank period 2016 through 2020. Sensus sampling method were used as samples determining, whre all the population is sampled. Analysis method with correlation pearson. The result of the research is Non Performing Financing/NPF has negative correlated and significant with Return on Asset (ROA) and Financing Deposite Ratio (FDR) has negative correlated and significant with Return on Asset (ROA). The implication of this research is that the poor NPF and FDR of Panin Dubai Syariah Bank have an impact on the company's ability to generate profits. High NPF and FDR lead to a decrease in ROA. For this reason, Panin Dubai Syariah Bank needs to maintain NPF and FDR in accordance with the minimum standards set by Bank Indonesia
Perbandingan Pegukuran Volume Tumor Brain MRI Menggunakan Teknik Manual Dan Metode Active Contour
Authors: Putri Maizza Nadia , Katili Irwan , Hariri Ahmad , Budiarti Tri Asih , Wibowo Gatot Murti
Published: January 2022

Background: A brain tumor is a mass of brain cells that grow abnormally. In radiological terms, a brain tumor is called a space occupying lesion (SOL) which generally means a lump. Radiologists or radiology specialists in identifying brain tumors will analyze the results of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Brain images with post-processing techniques using a menu in a 3D editor called the region growing technique.Methods:This type of research is a quasi-experimental research design using Posttest Only Without Control Group Design. The research plan will be carried out at Hermina Hospital Bekasi using 32 samples of brain tumor MRI images, the sample size is obtained by the sample size formula for two paired populations according to Sastroasmoro (2011). Bivariate data analysis, if the data is normally distributed (p value 0.05), then the Paired T-test statistical test is performed and if the data is not normally distributed (p value 0.05) the Wilcoxon statistical test is performed.Results: The results of the analysis of brain tumors are followed by manual measurement of tumor volume using the region growing technique. It requires sufficient expertise and experience so that the diagnosis of tumor volume is given precisely and accurately so that its handling can be carried out wisely Evaluation of MRI images requires high accuracy, but doctors can make mistakes because the diagnosis is still done manually, such as errors in diagnosing the location of the tumor and the size of the object. The very complex structure of the human brain also presents its own difficulties in identifying brain tumors. Subjective factors can also affect manual doctor evaluations such as fatigue and uncontrolled time in evaluating an MRI image so that a digital image processing program is needed that can be done with a computational machine to assist doctors in evaluating an MRI image automatically. The active contour method can solve the problem of topological changes in a brain tumor image.Conclusion: The active contour method is able to classify images with high accuracy. So that it can increase the accuracy of the segmentation process for easy and fast medical diagnosis. The calculation of the volume of brain tumors can be done using the binaryization method which has been segmented through the final image produced by the active contour method. Tumor segmentation and automatic tumor volume calculation have great potential in clinical treatment by freeing doctors from the burden of manual labeling, digital image processing of brain tumors using the active contour method can be used as a complement to the MRI modality that radiologists can use in calculating brain tumor mass volume calculations
Method for determining the parameters of the front loader electromechanical transmission
Authors: Gorelov V. A. , Kositsyn B. B. , Stadukhin A. A. , Chudakov O. I.
Published: January 2022

A method for calculating the traction motor of a hybrid transmission of a front-end loader is proposed. It is indicated that these vehicles are characterized by a mode of operation with multiple accelerations and decelerations, as well as alternating operations with high and low required traction force. An electromechanical transmission scheme is proposed. This scheme can be effectively used in such conditions.

The proposed method uses the concept of the magnitude of the range of an electric motor, which can be used to select a specific electric motor that provides the required mobility of the vehicle. For a front loader with a lifting capacity of 3500 kg, a maximum speed of 40 km / h and a maximum specific thrust of 1, the main parameters of the traction motor were determined. However, for the transmission with one fixed gear ratio (EMT1), an electric motor with an excessively high power was obtained. Therefore, the determination of the characteristics of the electric motor for an electromechanical transmission with two fixed gear ratios (EMT2) was carried out. In the process of calculating this transmission, a significantly lower required engine power was obtained.

The article provides an approximate assessment of the energy efficiency of EMT1 and EMT2 transmissions. A method to determine the efficiency of an electric motor depending on its operating mode (on the current angular speed of the shaft and torque) was used. It was determined that the EMT2 transmission has the best efficiency of the electric motor both during bulldozing operation and when driving at maximum speed.

The general conclusion is that it is most rational to use a transmission with two fixed gear ratios. As a further direction of research, the use of computer simulation for evaluating the energy efficiency of a loader in a loading-unloading cycle is highlighted.
Investigation of the process of intake and gas exchange of a diesel engine when operating on mixed fuel
Authors: Buzikov Sh. V.
Published: January 2022

The subject of the research is to determine the parameters of the diesel intake and gas exchange pro-cess when using a mixed fuel (MF), consisting of diesel fuel (DF) and rapeseed oil (RO). The main goal of this work is to determine the dependences of the parameters of the intake and gas exchange of a diesel engine on the composition used by the MF. To achieve this goal, theoretical and experimental studies of the D-245,5S tractor diesel engine with a characteristic of 4ChN 11,0/12,5 were carried out on the following MF compositions: DF 80 % + RO 20 %, DF 45 % + RO 55 %, DF 20 % + RO 80 %, as well as pure diesel fuel. During the carried out studies there were obtained the dependences of the hourly air flow rate, the cylinder filling factor and the charge density in the intake manifold of a diesel engine when operating on DF and MF on the crankshaft rotation speed and load at = 1800 min1 and = 1400 min1. It is theoretically determined and experimentally confirmed that the composition of the used MF has practically no effect on the characteristics Gв, v and к depending on pe of the diesel engine. As a result, it was found that with an increase of n from 1400 to 1800 min1 on all compositions of MF the Gв increased from 276 to 394 kg/h, from 1,44 to 1,70 kg/m3, and at increase of n from 1800 to 2000 min1, the Gв decreased from 394 to 322 kg/h, from 1,70 to 1,49 kg/m3 and from 0,97 to 0,77. With an increase pe from 0,2 to 1,2 MPa on all compositions the MF increased, at n = 1400 min1, from 187 to 276 kg/h, к from 1,29 to 1,44 kg/m3 and v from 0,73 to 0,97, at n = 1800 min1, Gв from 274 to 394 kg/h, к from 1,29 to 1,69 kg/m3 и v from 0,83 to 0,91, respectively.
Der öffentliche Dienst im Wandel der Zeit: Tradierte Probleme, aktuelle Herausforderungen und künftige Reformperspektiven
Authors: Reichard Christoph , Schröter Eckhard
Published: January 2022

Der nachstehende Überblick über die aktuellen Entwicklungen des öffentlichen Dienstes setzt die tradierten Merkmale und gegenwärtigen Reformtendenzen der öffentlichen Beschäftigungsverhältnisse in Deutschland in Bezug zu den international vorherrschenden Strukturen und Modernisierungstrends öffentlicher Personalpolitik. Ausgehend von den vielschichtigen Bedeutungen des „öffentlichen Dienstes“, setzt sich der Beitrag mit den Grundtypen öffentlicher Beschäftigungsverhältnisse auseinander, skizziert die wesentlichen internationalen Strömungen der Personalpolitik im öffentlichen Sektor und analysiert wesentliche Faktoren für den zu beobachtenden Wandel, aber auch für die starken Beharrungstendenzen. Vor diesem Hintergrund werden die aktuellen Tendenzen im deutschen öffentlichen Dienst kritisch beleuchtet und zentrale Handlungsfelder für künftige Reformen identifiziert.
Devolution in the United Kingdom: Ever Looser Union?
Authors: Jeffery Charlie
Published: January 2022

The devolution reforms in the UK were designed, and function in disconnected ways. The devolved institutions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were each established for distinctive reasons. England continues to be governed in a centralised manner by central government institutions in London. The structures for coordination between the different parts of the UK, and between them and central government are weak. The article explores the reasons for this disconnected union, and the centrifugal dynamics that have resulted.
Observations of U Leporis
Authors: Pavey Larson , Smith Tyler , Wyss Samuel , Perkins Coppola Matthew
Published: January 2022

U Leporis (U Lep) is a pulsating variable that demonstrates periodic variation in apparent magnitude consistent with RR Lyrae variable stars. Images were acquired by the 0.4 meter telescopes of the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope network in the visible (B, V) and near infrared (i and z) over a two week period in October 2019 and analyzed using Astrosource. Light curves were constructed for each of the four bandpasses, yielding a mean period of 0.581±0.011 days. The middle apparent magnitudes determined for the B, V, i, and z filters were 10.75, 10.55, 10.30, and 10.35 respectively. Color excess E(B-V) was determined by two methods (1) minimizing variance in the calculated distances for the V, i, and z bands (0.065) and (2) galactic dust (0.029), with the second method preferred. Distances in parsecs to U Lep were determined for the V (968±38), i (932±33), and z (951±38) filters. The average distance of 950±21 compares favorably to that obtained by Klein (977±8 pc) and less so to Gaia DR2 (1076±36 pc).
ExoSelect and ExoRequest: Targets and Resources for efficiently observing Exoplanets
Authors: Salimpour Saeed , Fitzgerald Michael , Demmert Heath
Published: January 2022

In the past decade, exoplanet science has exploded, driven by discoveries using observations from both space-based and ground-based telescopes. Large amounts of data, coupled with technological advances and easy access to robotic telescopes, have allowed the general public and students to become vital contributors to the field. These developments have also provided fertile ground in the context of science education, by enabling exoplanet science to be taken into classrooms as an authentic scientific inquiry, echoing the notions of Science-as-Practice. This paper introduces technical infrastructure that enables beginners and students to quickly pick exoplanet targets and schedule an observation. It also provides a list of the “best” exoplanets to try and observe by month of the year (related to Right Ascension) and latitude (related to Declination).
New distance estimates to Pulsating RR Lyrae Star DM And.
Authors: Frazier Adanna , O'Kuma Thomas
Published: January 2022

This is a study of the photometric data of the RR Lyrae star, DM And, in the B, V, sdssi, and sdss-z filters. The light curve shapes and estimated period 0.631± 0.011d in the B-filter, 0.631± 0.012d in the V-filter, 0.631± 0.011d in the sdss-i filter, 0.631± 0.011d in the sdss-z filter, and an average period of 0.6301   0.011d represent that of a typical RRab type RR Lyrae star. DM And’s magnitude is 12.175± 0.010 in B, 11.70± 0.010 in V, 11.60± 0.03 in sdss-i and 11.475± 0.046 in sdss-z, with an average magnitude of 11.738± 0.024. DM And has a measured distance averaged over all filters of 1647± 42 pc, 1558± 46 pc in V, 1728± 77 pc in sdss-i, and 1653± 95 pc in sdss-z. These results are comparable to GAIA’s measured distance of 1572± 157 pc.
The Effects of Compassion-focused Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in the Mothers of Children With Cerebral Palsy
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran., Khoshvaght Negin , Naderi Farah ,   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran., Safarzadeh Sahar ,   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran., Alizadeh Marjan ,   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
Published: January 2022

Background & Aims of the Study: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common chronic motor disability in children. CP can cause depression and anxiety in the mothers of affected children. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) on anxiety and depression in the mothers of children with CP. Materials and Methods: This was an experimental study with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up and a control group design. The study sample consisted of 40 mothers of children with CP who were selected by convenience sampling method. We randomly divided the study participants into experimental and control groups (n=20/group). The research instruments included the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The experimental group underwent eight 60-minute sessions weekly sessions of CFT. The follow-up step was performed after 45 days. The obtained data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). Data analysis was performed using SPSS v. 24. Results: The Mean±SD pre-test and post-test scores of anxiety and depression were measured as 28.80±9.24) and 16.25±7.40 in the experimental group and 38.80±10.27 and 28.00±5.01, respectively in the control group. The obtained results suggested that CFT effectively reduced anxiety and depression in the explored mothers of children with CP (P<0.01). Conclusion: According to the present study results, CFT can be used to reduce anxiety and depression in the mothers of children with CP and accordingly improve their quality of life.
Psychological Symptoms and Clinical Indicators in Patients With and Without Sleepiness Suffering From Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizures
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran., Salehpour Ghasem , Rahimi Changiz ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran., Mohammadi Nurallah ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran., Asadi-Pooya Ali Akbar ,   Department of Neurology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,   Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Published: January 2022

Background: Sleep and seizures can affect each other in different ways. Meanwhile, sleep disorders are among the most frequent complaints of patients with epileptic and non-epileptic seizures, with various health outcomes. Objective This study aimed to investigate the psychological symptoms and clinical indicators in patients with/without sleepiness with epileptic/non-epileptic seizures. Methods: The present study was a fundamental and descriptive (causal-comparative) research. The study population included all patients with epileptic seizures (temporal and generalized) and non-epileptic psychogenic seizures in Shiraz City, Iran. A total of 68 patients (in two groups with sleepiness and without sleepiness) were selected by the purposive sampling method. The study data were collected using the clinical and demographic inventory, Stanford sleepiness scale, Beck depression and anxiety inventory, perceived stress, mood disorder, bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale, global assessment of the severity of epilepsy, and global assessment of disability-related directly to seizures. The obtained data were analyzed by univariate analysis of covariance, Fisher exact test, and Mann–Whitney U test. Results: Analyses showed that patients with seizures who had sleepiness reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than patients without sleepiness (P<0.05). Also, patients with sleepiness suffer more than their counterparts from the symptoms of bipolar disorder I and II and assess the severity of disease and disability resulting from seizures as worse (P<0.05). Conclusion: Sleepiness in patients with epileptic and non-epileptic seizures is associated with increased psychological symptoms and disease severity.
A Review of the Interactive Effects of Exercise and Medicinal Plants on Glycemic Indices and Lipid Profile in Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Department of Sport Physiology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran., Hosseini Seyed Ali
Published: January 2022

Background: Diabetes is a common and non-communicable disease that is on the rise around the world due to the lifestyle and eating habits of people. Long-term complications of diabetes include retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiac symptoms, genitourinary symptoms, sexual symptoms, and cerebrovascular events. Based on the numerous studies to reduce the complications of diabetes, exercise and medicinal plants (due to not having the side effects of synthetic drugs) are the most important strategies to control blood glucose and hyperlipidemia; however, the simultaneous impact of these two interventions has recently been considered by researchers. Therefore, it seems necessary to review these studies in the field of sports nutrition and use these two interventions at the same time. Objective:This study aimed to review the effects of consuming 10 medicinal plants simultaneously with exercise. Methods We searched all databases, especially Web of Science, PubMed, SID, Magiran, with relevant keywords, such as "medicinal plant", "anti-diabetic component", "exercise", "training", "glycemic index", and "lipid profile", without time limit. The articles were then categorized based on exercise and herbs on carbohydrates and lipids metabolism. Results: According to the studies conducted in the databases, 564 articles related to exercise and medicinal plants were observed. However, according to the inclusion criteria (dealing with physical activity, medicinal plants, and also diabetes), 34 articles related to the effects of exercises and medicinal plants in diabetes status were selected. Among the obtained studies, 10 medicinal plants, most of which were studied simultaneously with exercises, were examined. The results showed that medicinal plants, with their antioxidant activity and mechanisms related to stimulating insulin secretion, control hyperlipidemia. They act along with exercise activities depending on the type, intensity, and duration and increase the body's antioxidant activity and glucose consumption in muscle via non-insulin-dependent pathways in diabetic conditions. Conclusion: It seems that due to the challenging nature of the exercise intervention, using plant antioxidants along with physical activity will lead to improved metabolic parameters in diabetic patients. However, to confirm the safety of consumption, besides examining the therapeutic effects of plants and their active compounds, their toxicity should also be investigated. Also, the small number of samples, failure to follow the long-term effects of simultaneous use of medical plants and exercise, and lack of precise diet control in human samples are limitations of this study. So conducting human studies in this area with caution and deleting the overcoming limitations is necessary for future research.
Effectiveness of Liquid Probiotics from Organic Waste to Treat Hotel Domestic Waste
Authors: Jahruddin Jahruddin , Zaman Badrus , Sumiyati Sri
Published: January 2022

With the hotel business rapidly growing, the emergence of pollution is increasing from year to year, including wastewater. Several processes are available to treat domestic wastewater. One of the biological processes that will be used is by using probiotics. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of liquid probiotics from organic waste to treat domestic wastewater. The parameters observed in this study were PH, BOD5, COD, TSS, oil and fat, ammonia, and total coliform. In this study, two types of treatment were applied, namely treatment I (liquid waste only) and treatment II (probiotics + wastewater from the WWTP aeration process). The volume of the wastewater is varied in treatment II. The mixing contact times used were 24 hours, 42 hours, and 72 hours. The best result is seen in Ammonia with 24 hours of aeration of wastewater and a mixture of 150 ml/liter probiotics. The improvements that meet the government's threshold value (TLV) are total coliforms in experiments with wastewater aeration for 42 hours and a mixture of 100 ml/liter probiotics. The total coliforms improvement was seen in the 72-hour aeration experiment of wastewater and a mixture of 100 ml of probiotics.
Analisis Produktivitas Tenaga Kerja pada Bagian Produksi Menggunakan Metode Produktivitas Parsial di PT Prima Kemasindo
Authors: Habibah Habibah , Herwanto Dene
Published: January 2022

PT Prima Kemasindo is a company that focuses on producing a variety of quality drinks, one of which is nata de coco or coconut juice. The machine used in producing this coconut juice drink is a filling machine. The amount of nata de coco production can be said to be unstable, this can be seen in the production results that there are decreases and increases every month. This study aims to analyze the level of labor productivity and what factors affect labor productivity at PT Prima Kemasindo. This study uses the partial productivity method to determine the level of labor productivity each month. The production output produced in January was 295604, in February it was 224714 and in March it was 279744. Labor productivity decreased in January by 95% (less than 100%), while February and March increased by 111% and 103%.
ANTARA “ALAT TULIS ATAU ALAT COBLOS”: STUDI KASUS SURAT SUARA TIDAK SAH DALAM PEMILIHAN SERENTAK LANJUTAN 2020 DI KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Maskup Maskupmutarlih
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this review is to study the Pattern of Invalid Ballot due to the voter’s incomprehension on the recommendations in the C-Notification Form to bring their own stationary. This descriptive qualitative research uses documentation studies and interviews as the data collection method, it identified that the invalid ballots pattern arises from the use of stationary as the election tool. The use of stationary as the election tool contributes to the significant high number of invalid ballots in the Semarang Regency which reached the total of 33.511 invalid ballots or 5,5% from 608.997 people who exercised their right to vote, in fact in some Voting Places the total number of invalid ballots was more than 10%. It was further revealed that the reason the stationary was used as the election tool, among others was because voters were afraid of getting infected by the virus if the election tools were used interchangeable by other voters. Secondly, the recommendation for voters to bring their own stationary, unconsciously reminded people of the mark ballots in the 2009 Election and due to this, in some Voting Places in the last Semarang Regent 2020 General Election, many stationaries were left behind
IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT QUALITY IN INSURANCE COMPANIES OF AZERBAIJAN AND PROVIDING ITS EFFICIENCY
Authors:   �cademy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Shamshad Alizade
Published: January 2022

Regardless of the field of activity, the purpose of each company is to constantly succeed and develop. But it is not easy to achieve this development in short period. In modern period, successful development and profitability of each company depends on the realization of many important factors. One of these factors is providing efficiency of management quality. The importance of management quality is evident not only in industrial and manufacturing enterprises, but also in insurance companies. Because successful activity and sustainable development of each insurance company depends on high management quality. We can note that, factors such as effective management of resources and employees, establishing public relations properly and increasing marketing activity play an exceptional role in providing efficiency of management quality in insurance companies of Azerbaijan. For this reason, the importance of management quality is very high in insurance companies of Azerbaijan and providing its efficiency is one of the most important and actual issues in modern market economy. As a significant result of the research, it can be noted that, low management quality in insurance companies of Azerbaijan and besides that not developing of insurance market highly in republic stems from problems still existing in insurance field. For example, in many insurance companies the internal control system is not in satisfactory level. Occuring problems in the leader employee relations causes this issue to grow further. On the other hand, the wrong division of labor and the control process to the staff also causes occuring huge problems. Also we can note that, failure to comply to the principle of improving the quality of service by the insurance agents at a meeting with customers results loss of large potential client base. Besides that, not explaining in detail necessary information during the meeting with clients, sometimes results misunderstandings and controversy.
EFFICIENCY AND OPTIMIZATION OF TAXATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMY OF UKRAINE: MECHANISM AND PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Glushchenko Victor , Lomaka Yevhenii ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Fedorova Hanna ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: January 2022

Taxation provides the country's national economy with financial resources, but there is a problem of the effectiveness of approaches and optimization of taxation of individuals. The article is devoted to the study of the mechanism for optimizing the taxation of individuals in the national economy of Ukraine with the aim of developing economic measures to enhance the efficiency and optimization of taxation of individuals. Research methods: analysis and synthesis methods were applied in determining the nature of taxation of individuals. In the analysis of the historical development of the taxation process, the historical method is used. To build models for the formation of tax rates, as well as budget revenues, we will offer a two-step PUF data processing algorithm. The scheme of the mechanism for optimizing the taxation of individuals in the national economy of Ukraine is developed. The scheme of the mechanism included the following blocks: environmental assessments, studies of the impact of the tax system on the market distribution of income, the formation of an effective tax system and increasing the progressiveness of taxes, the block facilitating the taxation of personal income and social transfers for economic growth by increasing the efficiency and fairness of labor income tax and capital, the impact of tax policy on the dynamism and productivity of the business, including supporting investment and innovation, and improving the development of the economy and the block increasing tax potential and enhancing the effectiveness of tax administration through international cooperation. Based on the phasing of the dynamics of tax revenues of developed countries of the world, economic measures have been developed to enhance the efficiency and optimization of taxation of individuals in the tax system of the national economy. They consist of strengthening the prognostic part of assessing the effectiveness of taxation of individuals, strengthening the assessment of the effectiveness of administering the tax system and the formation of an effective tax rate.
ALGORITHM OF THE MOST EFFICIENT USE OF MEMORY FOR A PAIRED MARKOV RANDOM FIELD
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Zhebka Viktoriia , Nehodenko Olena ,   State University of Telecommunications, Aronov Andrii ,   State University of Telecommunications
Published: January 2022

The article analyzes preliminary studies of a Markov random field. The energy function associated with a pairwise Markov random field is considered. An algorithm for the most efficient use of memory has been developed, which makes it possible to reduce the use of the occupied memory in comparison with standard algorithms for maximum loss. The features of its use are considered. The proposed algorithm converges in fewer iterations compared to the standard maximum flow image. Many foreign companies, where large amounts of data are collected, use machine learning and data mining techniques to process them. It is in most unstructured data that companies look for clues to solve a problem. But very often the tools used by companies do not allow to obtain reliable information. No less important is the speed of obtaining information. In order to improve the data processing process, machine learning algorithms are used. New algorithms for output in MRF are presented, which are more efficient in terms of operating time and / or memory usage) or efficient (in terms of solution quality) than the best modern methods. The calculations resulted in an algorithm for the most efficient use of memory, using fewer iterations, having a standard image of the maximum flow, without compromising optimality. The presented approach allows you to optimally solve larger problems on a standard computer. The presented algorithm establishes a method for selecting minimization of Isikawa-type graphs when a complete graph cannot be stored in memory.
MACROECONOMIC POLICIES AND THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM ASYMMETRIC COINTEGRATION
Authors:   Pan Atlantic University, Bashir Aworinde Olalekan , Ganiyu Yinusa Olumuyiwa ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University, Oyakhilome Williams Tolulope ,   Olabisi Onabanjo University
Published: January 2022

This study examines the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on agricultural output in Nigeria. Nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger globally and the vast majority of them live in developing countries (United Nations, 2015). These figures motivate the inclusion of zero hunger, defined as the eradication of hunger and the achievement of food security, as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Agenda and feeding of Africa as one of the High 5s (five) of the African Development Bank Agenda. To achieve the sustainable development goals and the goal of feeding Africa for the developing countries there is the need to reinvigorate the agricultural sector of developing countries. The Agriculture sector in most developing countries is largely underdeveloped and relies on primitive tools as against mechanized Agriculture, output per hectare is still very low, access to capital and credit by farmers is very limited and at very high cost, basic amenities and infrastructure that can enhance Agricultural performance is minimal and of very poor quality. It employed the asymmetric cointegration method and documented that macroeconomic policies have mixed impact on agricultural output in Nigeria over the years. Specifically, important monetary variables that drive agricultural output in Nigeria include interest rate , exchange rate and inflation rate while government budgetary provision for the agricultural sector is still abysmal low and far below the Maputo recommendation, thus its non-significance. Institutional quality was found to have a positive relationship with agricultural output in Nigeria; however, it does significantly influence agricultural output. The study therefore concludes that macroeconomic policies both monetary and fiscal are important drivers of agricultural performance in Nigeria and good institutional quality is key in achieving better performance in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. It is against this conclusion that the study recommends that institutional quality need to be strengthen in Nigeria as this may go a long way to assist macroeconomic policies which will engender better performance in the agricultural sector. The government may need to show more political will to meet up with the Maputo (10%) requirement in terms of budgetary provision for the agricultural sector.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis as sustainable alternative in the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni production
Authors: LOZANO-CONTRERAS MONICA GUADALUPE , Cauich-Cauich Rodrigo Armando , Tun-Suárez José María , Herrera-Parra Elizabeth de los Ángeles , Cristóbal-Alejo Jairo
Published: January 2022

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Objective: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a crop that can meet the demand for natural sweeteners; however, this demand requires a sustainable production, as a result of the inclusion of its steviol glycosides or active ingredients in the food and pharmaceutical industries.  
Design/methodology/approach: Modern agriculture implies the integrated use of valid natural resources, such as the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These microorganisms establish a symbiotic relationship with, at least, 80% of the plants, to which they provide multiple benefits. They can directly and indirectly improve crop productivity, through nutrient (particularly, phosphorus) translocation of the soil solution.  
Results: As a sustainable alternative for the production of S. rebaudiana, they improve its nutritional state, resulting in a higher biomass production and glycoside concentration —fundamental yield parameters. Additionally, they promote resistance to biotic and abiotic stress factors and improve soil quality.  
Limitations/implications: It is worth mentioning that this fungi-plant mutualism is approximately 400 million years-old; however, it has only aroused interest during the last few years. 
Findings/conclusions:  Although arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an exploitable resource, their communities are threatened by biotic factors —such as the interaction with other microorganisms— and abiotic factors —which involve bad agricultural practices.