bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Increasing unemployment rate amongst health professionals: Will there be jobs for newly graduated South African audiologists post-COVID-19?
Authors: Hlayisi Vera-Genevey
Published: August 2022

Background: Before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in early 2020, the unemployment rate in South Africa was at its highest in history at 29.1%. During the COVID-19 pandemic to date, unemployment rose even higher to 35.3%. In this context, there has been an increase in the number of unemployed health professionals in South Africa.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the employment rates of newly graduated South African audiologists and identify the challenges in obtaining and maintaining employment for audiologists in South Africa.Methods: A descriptive online survey design was used. Participants were recruited online through professional association webpages using the snowball sampling technique. All qualified audiologists registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa were eligible to participate.Results: A total of 132 audiologists completed the survey. In the first-year postgraduation, 16% of the participants were unemployed, and this increased to 19% in the second-year postgraduation. In the majority (81%) of employed participants, almost a fifth (19%) were working within non-audiology/healthcare fields. The most common workplace challenges reported were remuneration (37%) followed by lack of resources (18%), workload (18%), work environment (10%), working hours (9%) and, lastly, interprofessional relationships (8%).Conclusion: Findings from this study are the first to document employment rates amongst South African audiologists. These findings have the potential to influence the critical discourse on hearing healthcare human resource planning, hearing healthcare labour capacity and potential for growth in the South African context post-COVID-19.
The Church as God’s agent in uniting immigrants and natives: A case from Ephesians 2:11–22
Authors: Magezi Christopher
Published: August 2022

As the number of people migrating from many different countries to South Africa constantly increases, there is bound to be immense tension between the immigrants and the citizens for many and different reasons. Within this context, the South African Church is expected to play a critical role in bringing peace and unity between the immigrants and the natives. In responding to the proposed challenge, this article submits that the Church has a God-given role of uniting immigrants and native South Africans by utilising Ephesians 2:11–22. This conception arises from locating Ephesians 2:11–22 in the broader context of Scripture. In so doing, the article submits that the role of the Church entails both preaching and practising the social aspects of the vertical (God’s reconciliation with humans) and the horizontal (human to human reconciliation) reconciliation that were accomplished by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. That is to say, the Church should be perceived as the agent of God in uniting the immigrants and the native South Africans by proclaiming the doctrine of vertical and horizontal reconciliation to Christians and non-Christians in both word and deeds.Interdisciplinary implication: This is an interdisciplinary article that conducts a thorough exegetical work on Ephesians 2:11–22. Thereafter, the article alludes to relevant biblical passages to draw some ensuing social implications of Ephesians 2:11–22 in easing the existing tensions between immigrants and native South Africans. In bringing the aforesaid together, the former aspect of the article falls within biblical studies, while the latter falls within practical-missional theology.
Incidence of diabetic ketoacidosis during Ramadan compared with non-fasting months in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshahrani Mohsin , Alraddadi Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Background:

Ramadan in Islam is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. In the fasting state, there is the danger of the blood glucose levels becoming too high when normal levels of medication are not taken. This can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The risk of diabetic emergencies, including DKA, is thought to be higher during Ramadan fasting due to metabolic changes and alterations in food habits. We aim to assess the incidence of DKA during Ramadan and perform a comparison pre and post month of Ramadan.

Methods:

This is a retrospective study that involves all adults who were admitted with DKA to King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We explored the relationship of admissions to Ramadan and compared it to the month before (Sha’aban) and the month after (Shawwal).

Results:

During the duration of the study, 51 patients with DKA were admitted to the hospital. Nineteen patients in Ramadan (37.3%), eight patients in Sha’aban (15.7%), and 24 patients in Shawwal (47%). This shows a significant increment in Ramadan compared to Sha’aban, and more increment in Shawwal (P = 0.019). The most common precipitating factor for diabetic ketoacidosis during Ramadan and Sha’aban is missing insulin dose, while infections are considered the main stimulating agent in Shawwal.

Conclusion:

There was an increase in the incidence of DKA episodes in Ramadan compared with the preceding month, but fewer DKA events compared to Shawwal, which might indicate that Ramadan fasting is a potential risk factor for DKA.
МЕТОД ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕНЕРГОЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ СУЗІР’Я МАЛИХ СУПУТНИКІВ СУПУТНИКОВОЇ МЕРЕЖІ З РОЗПОДІЛЕНОЮ АРХІТЕКТУРОЮ
Authors: Сайко Володимир , Наритник Теодор
Published: August 2022

В роботі розв’язано науково-практичне завдання розроблення моделей для інтеграції технології бездротової передачі інформації та енергії у інфраструктуру супутникової мережі на базі малих супутників з використанням алгоритмів та засобів штучного інтелекту в умовах високої динаміки зміни ймовірнісно-часових характеристик інформаційних потоків та суперечливих вимог до якості обслуговування. Запропоновано концептуальну модель інтеграції технології бездротової передачі інформації та енергії у інфраструктуру супутникової мережі на базі малих супутників, яка забезпечує необхідну інфраструктуру для підтримки розроблених інтелектуальних алгоритмів управління інфокомунікаційними потоками. Розроблено моделі та засоби для аналізу і управління ресурсами в низькоорбітальній супутниковій системи (НОСС) на базі розподіленого супутника (РС) для передачі інформації та енергії: модель радіоканалу зв’язку з телекомунікаційною системою на основі висотної аероплатформи (ТСВА); віртуальну модель для аналізу широкосмугових радіоканалів з використанням трасування променів при багатопроменевому поширенні радіохвиль; спосіб та алгоритми підвищення енергозбереження у Cub-SATах НОСС на базі РС з використання штучного інтелекту; структурну схему технічної реалізації запропонованого способу підвищення енергозбереження у Cub-SATах НОСС на базі РС. Запропоновано алгоритм збору даних, що передбачає відстежування стану блоків системи підвищення енергозбереження в Cub-SAT НОСС на базі РС при багатопроменевому поширенню радіохвиль для раціонального збору даних із використанням зміни значень, як метрик евклідових відстаней, так і метрик функціональних технічних параметрів, по відношенню до кількості кластерів. Новизна даного підходу полягає у відмінності від класичної реалізації тим, що введені метрики співвідношення сигнал/шум та затримка компонентів багатопроменевого сигналу, замість метрики Евклідової відстані, що дає змогу враховувати просторові характеристики поширення сигналу в процесі само оптимізації розробленої приймальної структури та відповідно підвищити її технічну ефективність.
ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНА АВТОМАТИЗАЦІЯ — ПЕРСПЕКТИВА СІЛЬСКОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА
Authors: Березовський Станіслав , Дяченко Олексій
Published: August 2022

На основі даних світової наукової спільноти щодо “сюрпризної” кліматичної ситуації, зростаючої динаміки цивілізації та урбанізації у країнах, які розвиваються, досліджено проблему визначення нових підходів до розвитку й ведення сільського господарства, зокрема на основі зміни парадигми його ведення. Аналіз новітніх публікацій, що відображають наукову оцінку цього процесу, зумовив необхідність надання особливої ваги у нашій роботі проблемі інноваційного потенціалу галузі, оскільки нагальні питання можна вирішувати, синтезуючи відомі інженерні технології з інноваційно-інтелектуальною моделлю розвитку сільського господарства. Зазначено, що потенціал екстенсивного розвитку в агросекторі вичерпано, тому актуальними є технології, які підвищують інтенсивність й ефективність сільського господарства внаслідок подолання кризи системного мислення у сільському господарстві та переходу до розвитку адаптивного сільгоспсектора у регіонах, з оптимізацією логістики, концептуальним використанням задіяних і залишків вільних сільгоспземель у більшості країн світу. Акцентується те, що впровадження нових технологічних рішень, починаючи з автоматизованого сільськогосподарського обладнання із застосуванням новітніх кремнієвих розробок мікроелектроніки – мікроконтролерів та мікропроцесорів й широкого спектру цифрових датчиків, за допомогою яких уможливлюється відстеження апріорних груп параметрів довкілля, флори й фауни, а також динаміки їхньої варіативності, екстремальних значень, на підставі чого здійснюється оцінка реального стану та прогнозування, у результаті – сільське господарство перетворюється на сектор з надзвичайно інтенсивним потоком даних. Наголошено, що дані, зібрані завдяки мережевим технологіям в одному місці, можуть бути оброблені сучасними науковими методами для виявлення закономірностей, на основі котрих можна з високою вірогідністю ухвалювати адекватні рішення щодо кількісної оцінки результатів сільгоспдіяльності та мінімізації витратних ризиків. Висновується, що інтенсивне впровадження цифровізації та Інтернету речей (IoT) у сільське господарство (IoTAg) має перетворити галузь, що менш ніж будь-яка інша під впливом ІТ, на високотехнологічний бізнес завдяки стрімкому зростанню продуктивності та зниженню непродуктивних витрат.
UML MODEL OF THE PROPERTY RIGHT DISTRIBUTION MODULE USING NFT FRACTIONALIZATION BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Rudytsia Yehor , Bogdanova Nataliia
Published: August 2022

The article proposes UML diagrams of the property right distribution module using NFT fractalization based on blockchain technology, which allow to develop software for the implementation of the modern way of fractions generation according to the ERC-1155 standard. A blockchain is a distributed database that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. As a database, a blockchain stores information electronically in digital format. Blockchains are best known for their crucial role in cryptocurrency systems, such as Bitcoin, for maintaining a secure and decentralized record of transactions. The innovation with a blockchain is that it guarantees the fidelity and security of a record of data and generates trust without the need for a trusted third party. This standard was chosen for the impossibility of offering fractions for sale on other platforms, ensuring the uniqueness of the proposed decentralized application. The main reason for the development is to create a module located on the network blockchain, ensuring the security of functionality with cryptographic algorithms from one of the most secure blockchain — Ethereum. The task of development is to implement functionality that ensures the fulfillment of all functional requirements, the most important of which are the creation of a unique NFT to the user’s property, its Fractionalization and the sale of fractions to other users.
ШЛЯХИ ДОПОМОГИ АКАДЕМІЧНІЙ СПІЛЬНОТІ УКРАЇНИ ЗАХІДНИМИ ПАРТНЕРАМИ ЩОДО ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОЦЕСУ
Authors: Худавердієва Вікторія
Published: August 2022

24 лютого російські озброєні сили розпочали великомасштабне вторгнення до України. Внаслідок цієї неспровокованої і невиправданої агресії значні райони української території в даний час є зоною воєнних дій, з якої біжить безліч людей. Європейська комісія працює цілодобово, щоб підтримати Україну за допомогою надання екстреної допомоги. Це включає як гуманітарну допомогу, так і допомогу у області цивільного захисту. Комісія також тісно співробітничає сусідніми з Україною країнами, щоб підтримати їх в забезпеченні захисту людей, що рятуються від вторгнення. ЄС і його міжнародні партнери єдині в засудженні агресії Росії проти України: «Ми подамо підтримку тим, хто шукає притулок, і допоможемо тим, хто шукає безпечний шлях додому. ЄС і надалі надаватиме могутню політичну, фінансову і гуманітарну допомогу Україні і запроваджувати жорсткі санкції». Не менш активно засуджують агресію й університети світу вживаючи конкретні заходи для надання фінансової та психологічної допомоги українським колегам. У спільній заяві, що оприлюднили Академії наук країн G 7 (Канада, Франція, Німеччина, Японія, Сполучене Королівство, США та ЄС) наголошено, що неспровокований напад на Україну, демократичну та незалежну країну, є грубим порушенням міжнародного права та основних цінностей людства. Метою статті є огляд позиції міжнародної наукової спільноти щодо воєнного стану в Україні та відмічено головні запропоновані нею інструменти для підтримки українських науковців. Для цього було проведено аналіз оприлюднених декларацій як провідних академій наук та університетів світу, так і міжнародних професійних організацій (European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, ALLEA; International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies, IHRN; International Science Council). Структуровано декларації провідних університетів Європи та світу, у яких засуджено агресію та окреслено можливості допомоги українським освітянам і студентам.
ON THE ISSUE OF TRANSLATING ENGLISH AND CHINESE MEDICAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Derik Ilona
Published: August 2022

The novelty of the research is determined by the translation techniques and devices analysis in the paradigm of the communicative and functional approach to translation. The object of the research is English and Chinese medical discourse in the aspect of its translation. The subject of the research is represented by the arsenal of translation techniques and devices applied. The research was performed on the basis of the recommendations on in vitro COVID-19 testing both in English and Chinese. The objective of the research was formulated as the analysis of the English and Chinese medical texts with the focus on the terms. As far as the distinctive lexical linguistic features are concerned, the experimental analysis has revealed the predominance of terms over general vocabulary units in the English medical texts. Moreover, the translator’s background knowledge comprises linguistic competence in the various fields of knowledge, such as IT, physics, statistics and others. Another challenge of medical translation is the high content of international lexis both in diachrony and synchrony. Among the grammatical peculiarities of the Chinese medical discourse there are various grammatical constructions, types of complex and compound sentences, parenthetical words and expressions, aimed at foregrounding the most relevant information. Grammatical constructions, coined according to the requirements of the written language wenyan, stereotypical word combinations, 3d person narration as well as the absence of personal addresses contribute to the similarity with scientific discourse.
ПРОФІЛАКТИКА СКОЛІОЗУ У ДІВЧАТ ПІДЛІТКОВОГО ВІКУ ЗАСОБАМИ АКВААЕРОБІКИ
Authors: Омельченко Тетяна , Боженко-Курило Ольга
Published: August 2022

Тема дослідження обумовлюється збільшенням кількості дівчат підліткового віку з порушенням постави, відсутністю ефективних засобів профілактики та корекції даної патології. Сучасні дівчата-підлітки більшість часу проводять у сидячому положенні, м’язи слабшають, розвивається вегето-судинна дистонія, порушується обмін речовин. З часом гіподинамія призводить до змін в опорно-руховому апараті, порушується робота головного мозку: знижується працездатність, розумова активність, розвивається втома, відчувається слабкість. Зменшується м’язова маса, а між м’язовими волокнами з’являється жировий прошарок. Зазвичай це викликає порушення постави. Найбільш поширеним видом порушення постави у дівчат підліткового віку є S-подібний сколіоз[15]. Наразі існує велика кількість засобів профілактики та корекції сколіозу, однак індивідуальні вподобання та бажання дівчат підліткового віку постійно змінюються, тому пошук нових засобів профілактики є актуальним. В статті обґрунтовано ефективність використання засобів аквааеробіки для профілактики та корекції сколіозу дівчат підліткового віку. Заняття аквааеробікою можуть бути різноманітними та цікавими для дівчат-підлітків так як передбачають використання спеціального обладнання. Розроблена програма занять для профілактики сколіозу дівчат підліткового віку та доведена її ефективність.
ОСНОВНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ЗРОШЕННЯ: СВІТОВИЙ ДОСВІД ТА УРОКИ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Дідковська Людмила
Published: August 2022

В роботі автором узагальнено основні тенденції та характерні особливості відродження зрошуваного землеробства як чинника формування продовольчої безпеки у різних країнах світу. Розкрито високу значимість розширення площ під зрошенням. Встановлено, що найбільшим потенціалом для розширення зрошуваних площ володіють країни Африки та Азії. Проаналізовано досвід розвитку зрошуваного землеробства в різних країнах світу: Китаю, США, Єгипту, Німеччини, Ізраїлю, В’єтнаму, Австралії. Визначено сильні та слабкі сторони досліджуваної галузі. Встановлено, що низьку продуктивність води та надмірну експлуатацію водних ресурсів спричиняють низка чинників, основними з яких є такі: нерівноправний розподіл зрошувальної води, відсутність правил водокористування, занижені тарифи на воду. Пом’якшення вододефіциту та усунення конфліктів за зрошувальну воду, особливо для дрібних фермерів, можна досягти шляхом впровадження прозорого водообліку й постійного аналізу управління водними ресурсами; прав на користування ними; ринкових інструментів, в т.ч. санкцій; створення об’єднань/асоціацій водокористувачів тощо. Узагальнено основі передумови розвитку зрошення: удосконалення системи управління водними ресурсами; модернізація об’єктів зрошувальної інфраструктури; впровадження прав на водокористування; підвищення продуктивності зрошувальної води; впровадження ресурсоощадних способів поливу та високоефективної техніки; поєднання меліорації і риборозведення; використання альтернативних джерел води для поливу; переорієнтація на вирощування посухостійких та високорентабельних сільгоспкультур тощо.
INTEGRAL ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF UKRAINIAN-MADE CARS (COMPARED WITH THE DIRECT COMPETITORS ON THE AUTOMOBILE MARKET)
Authors: Shevchenko Inna , Shkurenko Oleksandr
Published: August 2022

The article provides an integral assessment of the competitiveness of Ukrainian-made cars (compared with the direct competitors on the automobile market). An integral assessment of the competitiveness of Ukrainian-made cars compared with the direct competitors on the automobile market (for ZAZ Lanos – Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio; for ZAZ Lanos Cargo – Bohdan-2310 pickup and IZH 27175; for ZAZ Sens – Geely CK and Bohdan-2110; for ZAZ Forza − Chevrolet Aveo and Hyundai Accent; for ZAZ Vida – Fiat Albea and Bohdan-2111; for Bohdan-2110 – Geely CK and ZAZ Sens; for Bohdan-2111 – Fiat Albea and ZAZ Vida; for Bohdan-2310 pickup – ZAZ Lanos Cargo and IZH 27175; for Bohdan 2312 – ZAZ Lanos Cargo and IZH 27175) is based on an expert method. The ranks (I; II; III) provided by 15 experts are subjected to the normalization procedure, and a single synthetic rank is formed from the normalized ranks according to a certain comparative criterion. Comprehensive indicator of the competitiveness of cars in terms of non-price parameters is formed from the obtained synthetic ranks according to the comparative criteria “quality”, “assortment (modifications)” and “service maintenance”. The integral indicator of the competitiveness of cars is obtained by synthesizing the values of complex indicators according to the price parameter and non-price parameters. The medium level of competitiveness of Ukrainian-made cars (an exception is ZAZ Lanos, which demonstrates a high level of competitiveness) on the automobile market is determined by: mostly constructive influence of the “Price” and “Service maintenance” parameters; mostly destructive influence of the “Quality” and “Assortment (modifications)” parameters. The prospects for increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian-made cars are: maintaining of the competitive positions by the “Price” and “Service maintenance” parameters; improvement of competitive positions by the “Quality” and “Assortment (modifications)” parameters.
ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION OF THE NEED TO DRILL WELLS WITH SEPARATE OPERATION OF SEVERAL HORIZONS AT THE SAME TIME
Authors: Deryaev Annaguly
Published: August 2022

the article provides a complete study of the possibility of simultaneous development of several formations by one object only with the same physical and chemical properties of oil in the combined formations, if the inflow of oil and gas is sufficient from each formation at an acceptable bottom-hole pressure in the well, with close values of reservoir pressure in the combined formations, excluding oil flows between the layers, and close values waterlogged formations. It also describes the field experience of operating several layers with one well by the method of dual completion (DC), indicating its high efficiency. On average, capital investments and operating costs are reduced by 30% in comparison with the costs of drilling and operating fields with independent grids for each formation. The DC method is cost-effective and makes it possible to seal the grid of wells (producing and injection) without additional drilling footage. 0the integration of productive formations into operational facilities leads to a significant reduction in the volume and timing of drilling of the field, saving material resources for the development of fields. At the same time, during joint operation, as a rule, the conditions for the development of each individual reservoir deteriorate, it becomes difficult to control and regulate the operation process. In these cases, the method of dual completion is used, through which a differentiated effect is carried out on the formations developed jointly by one well grid. Dual completion is a means that, with economical joint operation, ensures optimal conditions for the production of oil reserves of each reservoir and thereby increases the economic efficiency of their development. Technological efficiency is understood as an increase in the rate of production of reserves and the oil recovery coefficient of each formation of a multi-layer facility by regulating the operation processes. At the same time, the movement of water-oil and gas-oil contacts and the coverage of the reservoir by displacement in power is regulated. Dual completion in domestic practice and abroad is carried out by equipping wells with special equipment for separation of layers or using wells of special designs for these purposes.
Convergence Study on Hypochlorous Acid Sterilization Water Supply Device
Authors:   Industrial Technology Convergence Research Institute, Chungwoon University, 113, Sukgol-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, R.O. Korea, 22100, Han Doo Hee
Published: August 2022

As the COVID-19 situation continues for a long time, interest in sterilization has increased. For this purpose, a hypochlorous acid sterilizing water supply device using a metal electrode capable of making sterile water was developed. As for the metal electrode, the anode and the cathode were made of the same material, and when foreign substances were caught on the metal surface, the opposite electrode was hung to keep the surface clean. For the electrode material, a method of plating a platinum group on a metal was used to reduce the cost while maintaining the performance. It was prepared to prevent as much as possible the risk that may occur when operating the hypochlorous acid sterilization water supply device. The sterilization water had an acidity of 8.23pH, and was found to have excellent bacterial sterilization power. Even if it is used as drinking water, there is no shortage and it meets the US FDA standards. It was difficult to get data from the hospital. It is expected that it can be a way to prevent virus infection at a time when COVID-19 is not ending
Footprint of cloud computing on banking services
Authors: Nedaria Asad , Banubakode Abhijit
Published: August 2022

Technological development plays a vital role in the advancement of modern banking. The fintech sector has been impacted by cloud computing due to its strong influence in meeting many of the needs of the financial sector. In terms of security, service, innovation, and scalability, the cloud has provided numerous advantages to the banking zone. Cloud computing is in full swing in the 21st century. 55% of organizations use multiple public clouds to move their infrastructure to the cloud. The bank of 2030 will be significantly distinct from the one we have now. In the face of converting customers’ necessities and developing tech and opportunity enterprise strategies, banks must start making plans now to ensure they are prepared.
Effect of different rhizome types and sizes on growth and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Authors: Shaukat Muhammad Bilal , Afzal Zarsha , Majeed Yasir , Munir Hassan , Kanwal Iqra , Kousar Amina
Published: August 2022

Curcuma longa L. is known as spice crop and have important medicinal properties due to presence of bioactive compounds. This study was carried out to determine the effect of mother and finger rhizomes size on growth and yield of turmeric. Rhizomes with three different sizes were used viz., T1: mother rhizome 15-25 g, T2: mother rhizome 25-35 g, T3: mother rhizome 35-45 g, T4: finger rhizome <10 g, T5: finger rhizome 15-25 g and T6: finger rhizome 25-35 g. This experiment was arranged according to randomized complete block design with three replications. Results showed that treatment T3 (mother rhizome 34-45 g) produced maximum plant height (82.57 cm), stem diameter (17.39 mm), number of tillers (10.31), number of leaves (16.04), leaf area (73.21 cm²), total number of rhizomes (28.01), number of primary rhizome (11.70), number of secondary rhizome (21.45), yield per plant (345.06 g/plant), rhizome length (25.93 mm), rhizome diameter (22.53 mm), and 8.11% curcumin content while the seedling emergence percentage was non-significant for all the treatments.
VALORIZATION OF DATE KERNELS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL
Authors: Boulal Ahmed , Nouioua Asma , Benmehdi Elkhadem , Mebarki Rekia
Published: August 2022

This work is part of the diversification of renewable energy sources, such as biomass for example. This research focuses on the recovery of date seeds which cannot be consumed by humans and are considered as waste. For this, the physicochemical and biochemical properties of these seeds were studied and determined. The results obtained allowed us to conclude that this waste product can be valorized for the production of biodiesel. Besides, the techniques adopted to achieve the best results in terms of quality were investigated as well. In addition, the process of extracting oils from date seeds was determined using the Soxhlet extraction procedure with a volatile solvent. The results obtained showed that the oil content of date seeds was estimated at around 4% to 5%, with a very high acid number (8.9776). This was achieved by means of the esterification and transesterification reactions, which allowed producing biodiesel. This method makes it possible to produce up to 91% of biodiesel with characteristics close to those reported in previous studies and recognized by international standards.
PRELIMINARY RESULTS REGARDING THE TOTAL SUGAR CONTENT OF BLUEBERRY GENITORS AND HYBRID PROGENIES
Authors: Hera Oana , Sturzeanu Monica , Mazilu Ivona , Giosanu Daniela , Vîjan Loredana Elena , Teodorescu Răzvan
Published: August 2022

Blueberry belongs to the Vaccinium Genus, Ericaceae Family, Ericales Order. The highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is classified as a commercially-grown berry. Blueberries are appreciated for their taste, nutritional value, and both pharmacological properties and biologically active functions. This study objective was to determine the total sugar content in frozen fruits of the highbush blueberry genotypes used as genitors ('Simultan', 'Delicia', 'Duke', 'Azur', 'Northblue', '4/6', '6/38') and 88 hybrid progenies 'Simultan x Duke', 'Simultan x Northblue', 'Azur x 6/38', 'Azur x 4/6', 'Delicia x Duke', 'Delicia x Northblue'. The total sugar content of frozen fruits was analyzed by the phenol-sulfuric acid method. The results showed that the total sugar content of the genitors varied between 2.83 and 3.81 g glucose/100 g. The fruits of 'Simultan' cv. had the highest total sugar content (3.81 g glucose/100 g). The highest total sugar content, 5.486 g glucose/100 g, was found in a 'Simultan × Duke' hybrids.
ORGANIC FERTILIZATION INFLUENCE ON GROWTH AND FRUITING PROCESSES OF THREE APPLE CULTIVARS GROWN IN THE MARACINENI-ARGES AREA
Authors: Calinescu Mirela Florina , Mazilu Ivona Cristina , Chitu Emil , Chivu Mihai , Plaiasu Florin
Published: August 2022

The present paper studied the influence of organic biostimulators and fertilizers, administrated in three applications between 70-75 BBCH, on growth and fruiting processes of three apple cultivars grown in five and six years high-density orchards at the Research Institute for Fruit Growing, Maracineni, Arges (southern part of Romania). During 2020-2021, the increase of the trunk cross-sectional area registered an average of 5.25 cm2 (0.02-21.19 cm2), and the fruit yield averaged 55.64 t/ha (0-166.98 t/ha). The mean values recorded for the fruit weight and pulp firmness, were 173.22 g (74.13-558.76) and 76.50 units Bareiss HPE-II-FFF (53.60-89.10), while the pH of the fruit juice and total soluble solids fluctuated around 3.55 (3.09-4.68) and 13.3 ⁰Brix (9.45-18.20). Foliar treatment with Cifamin BK (1.5 l/plant) significantly increased fruit yield by 49.5% compared to the untreated variant. Fruit weight increased in all three fertilization treatments on ´Decosta Jonagold de Coster´ and ´Red Braeburn´. Organic biostimulators and fertilizers improved pulp firmness on ´Golden Reinders Delicious´, juice pH on ´Decosta Jonagold de Coster´ and total soluble content on ´Red Braeburn´. The results of the study showed that, on the mineral nutrition background, Cifamin BK and Biohumus treatments in apple orchards improved fruit yield and quality.
ALLELOPATIC EFFECTS OF SOME ESSENTIAL OIL COMPONENTS OF THYME AND ROSE ON GERMINATION: CASE STUDY OF BARLEY
Authors: Coskun Yalcin , Tutenocakli Tulay , Tas Ismail , Akcura Mevlut , Oral Ayhan
Published: August 2022

The study was carried out to determine whether different concentrations of essential oil components (geraniol, carvacrol, thymol, and alpha terpinene) and essential oil of thyme (Thymus vulgare) have any allelopathic effects on the germination of barley seeds. The study was carried out in the laboratory environment according to the divided plots experimental design in random plots. At the end of the experiment, the effects of allelochemical types of carvacrol, thymol and geraniol doses on germination rate and seedling dry weight were found to be statistically significant (p<0.01). It was determined that geraniol (0.00245 g), carvacrol (0.01790 g) and thymol (0.02590 g) had the most negative effects on seedling dry weight, respectively. As a result, it was determined that some of the herbal allelochemicals used were effective on the germination of barley seed and seedling growth, and the effect rate increased as the dose increased. Thymol, geraniol and carvacrol showed the most negative effects on the germination rate of barley seed at all doses. On the other hand, adverse effects were determined at high doses of alpha terpinene. All doses of thyme essential oil and low doses of alpha terpinene showed similar effects with the control. As a result; It is thought that essential oil components, which have a negative effect on the germination of barley seed, can be used in the production of plant-based bio-herbicides.
High-quality Development Effectiveness of Provincial Regions in China: Data-driven Evaluation and Spatio-temporal Characteristics
Authors:   School of Science, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China, Chu Yingying
Published: August 2022

: Healthy and sustainable high-quality development needs to rely on scientific planning and design of assessment system, enabling high-quality assessment to become an important tool to lead and drive high-quality development in China. A high-quality development evaluation index system is proposed, consisting of six dimensions: economic operation, innovation-driven, coordinated development, green ecology, open development, and sharing and harmony, and the temporal and spatial Differentiation in China's inter-provincial high-quality development levels are discussed after being measured using the entropy weight method. The results show that from the time dimension, China's overall high quality development level shows a fluctuating upward trend with an obvious growth rate, and Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai maintained a high level of high-quality development during this period. From the spatial dimension, it is found that China's high-quality development level has a significant positive spatial correlation between regions from 2014 to 2020, with a stable "high-high" agglomeration in the eastern coastal areas and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the "low-high" agglomeration is mainly distributed in the central plains, and the "low-low" agglomeration effect in the western provinces and regions has spread on a larger scale after 2015, with significant performance in the north-western provinces and regions.
Efeito do manejo de resíduos da colheita e da adubação no crescimento do eucalipto, na absorção de nutrientes e nas frações de fósforo do solo
Authors:   , Ferreira Anna Carolyna Fernandes
Published: August 2022

Os plantios de eucalipto no Brasil apresentam as mais altas produtividades do mundo, mesmo sendo cultivados em solos de baixa fertilidade natural. Nessas áreas a fertilização se torna imprescindível para a garantia do crescimento dessas florestas. Este trabalho foi conduzido com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de práticas de fertilização e de manejo de resíduos sobre o crescimento, produtividade e eficiência de uso nutrientes pelo eucalipto. Foi conduzido um estudo no município de Peçanha– MG em área previamente cultivada com eucalipto. O solo da área foi classificado como Latossolo Vermelho distrófico. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos, distribuídos em parcelas subdivididas, consistiram de quatro níveis de resíduos de colheita (Ra) (todos os resíduos vegetais mantidos na área; todos os resíduos deixados na área com exceção da casca (R-C); remoção de todos os resíduos vegetais com exceção da serapilheira (Ser) e remoção de todos os resíduos vegetais (Teste) combinado com três níveis de fertilização (AR: adubação de reposição, AP: adubação potencial e controle (AS: sem fertilização). Previamente à instalação dos experimentos, foi realizada amostragem de solo até a profundidade de 40 cm, para caracterização química e física das áreas. Além disso, amostras de solo foram coletadas no primeiro ano de condução do experimento para a avaliação da dinâmica das frações de fósforo (P) nos tratamentos que envolviam os RC. Aos 32 meses após o plantio procedeu-se à colheita das árvores para obtenção da produtividade e conteúdo de nutrientes nas plantas. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância (ANOVA). As médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste Duncan a 10 % de probabilidade. Os tratamentos que envolviam a combinação de resíduos e fertilização alteraram o crescimento, a produtividade e a eficiência de uso de nutrientes das plantas, evidenciando a importância do resíduo na melhoria das respostas do eucalipto à fertilização. De maneira geral, a presença dos RC condicionou o aumento da disponibilidade das formas lábeis de P a curto prazo, indicando que o manejo adequado dos RC nos sítios é uma alternativa importante para a otimização do manejo de P no solo. Palavras-chave: Resíduos florestais. Eficiência nutricional. Fertilização mineral. Fracionamento sequencial de P.
Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi Melalui Pendekatan Konstruktivisme dalam Pengajaran Seni Bahasa
Authors: Ahamad Muhammad Affan , Bakar Erda Wati , Juhary Jowati Binti
Published: August 2022

Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT) merupakan salah satu elemen dalam pendekatan konstruktivisme. Pendekatan ini memerlukan murid untuk mencipta pengetahuan baharu berdasarkan pengetahuan sedia ada yang dimiliki. Maka dengan itu, kajian ini ingin mengenal pasti ciri-ciri pendekatan konstruktivisme dalam pengajaran aspek seni bahasa dan menjelaskan kompetensi guru bagi pelaksanaan KBAT melalui pendekatan konstruktivisme dalam aspek seni bahasa. Artikel ini merupakan kertas konsep yang diterjemahkan berdasarkan sorotan kajian, analisis dokumen daripada artikel penyelidikan yang dilakukan oleh kajian-kajian lepas. Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa pengimplementasian KBAT dalam aspek seni bahasa adalah melibatkan daripada gabungan melalui teori kompetensi McBer (1996) dengan teori pendekatan konstruktivisme Vygotsky (1978). Hasilnya, kertas konseptual ini memberi panduan kepada para guru untuk mempraktikkan amalan KBAT dalam aspek seni bahasa di sekolah rendah. Berdasarkan daripada gambar rajah konseptual yang telah dibentuk, dapatlah disimpulkan bahawa perkaitan kompetensi guru dengan pendekatan kontruktivisme bagi penerapan KBAT dalam seni bahasa mempunyai impak yang positif dalam pengajaran guru.
The logo and its importance in improving brand perception in higher education institutions.
Authors: Andrade Sanchez Edison David , Gallardo Perez Newton Antonio , Cantos Luces Victor Hugo
Published: August 2022

The logo, as an institutional graphic representation, transmits the values and fundamental principles of the institutions. The objective of the research was to expose the factors that can motivate changes in the iconic and chromatic elements that make up logos, and the benefits that these can have for higher education institutions. The methodology used was qualitative and documentary, with 18 units of analysis from 2010 to 2022, the logos of the State University of Milagro in Ecuador were compared. Among the results, it has been observed that the correct graphic conformation of the logos can help correct weaknesses in the visual identity of the institutions that present brand association problems. It concludes, that the lack of knowledge of the structural principles of the identity manual and of the brand projection are causes of the bad perception that the public has of the values, principles, and technological scope of the institutions.
Intervention and design of a strategic plan against bullying
Authors: Velasco Donoso Andrea Paola
Published: August 2022

One of the most important social problems of recent times in the educational field has to do with bullying. It is evident through the media or situations that there is a presence as the problem of harassment becomes increasingly present in educational institutions. The objective of the research is the proposal to design a program of the Methodological Strategy of School Mediation to improve coexistence among schoolchildren. A descriptive methodology with a mixed design was used. It was concluded that teacher training in the identification and management of school violence is important. Proposal A aims to take advantage of all the resources necessary to increase knowledge and form complete learning in the methodological strategy of school mediation.
Labor productivity as a determinant in the generation of adequate jobs in MiPymes
Authors: Tigua Moreira Sonia Jacqueline , Cruz Navarrete Edison , Tigua Zavala Guilmar
Published: August 2022

The present work focuses on examining, through quantitative analysis, the correlation that exists between low productivity and inadequate work generated by MiPymes, the objective is to locate the possibilities that this group of companies has to increase the capacity to generate quality jobs if labor productivity is increased. The study is oriented towards the sector of agriculture and wholesale and retail trade, sectors of the economy where MiPymes are preponderant in generating employment and their production is intensive in unskilled labor. The results prove that during the period 2014 - 2021 the average productivity of these two sectors is lower than the average of the national economy, the conclusion is that to improve the quality of employment in MiPymes it is essential to raise productivity levels.
Evaluation of a prototype of an artisanal incubator for quail eggs (coturnix coturnix japonica) implemented with Arduino technology
Authors: Game Cruz Walter Francisco , Solis Lucas Ligia Araceli , Lema Carrera Miguel Angel , Andrade Yucailla Veronica Cristina
Published: August 2022

Quail pups in St. Helena come from factory farms outside the province, making acquisition costs more expensive for the small producer. There are high-performance incubators for bird breeding, but their costs are not within the reach of an average poultry farmer. In this sense, to contribute to the developmentand increase the productivity of poultry breeding in small producers, Arduino technology was implemented to assemble incubators with low-cost materials for the average producer in the province. The techniques used in the research such as field notes, observation, and statistical tools yielded favorable results of 75% hatching and an efficiency of more than 83%. Observations by candling showed that the incubator system with Arduino is efficient in the formation of the chick. On the other hand, the investment costs for this equipment are attractive for the producer in the area.
Administration of productive organizations from sociology
Authors: Carita Choquecahua Ariosto , Ortiz-Cansaya Segundo , Cutipa-Laqui Anibal Javier , De Paz Lazaro Ana Cecilia , Damian Espinoza Yorrlanka Evelin
Published: August 2022

A bibliographical study on the administration of productive organizations is presented, considering a social perspective. Making diagnostic evaluations in labor organizations is of great social interest to intervene professionally in the generation of strategies for production, economic and social development, and theirmonitoring and control. In Latin America, there is a diversity of social situations, in each of the productive sectors, and they are also affected by the external economy, due to their dependence on the large industrial countries. Different academic and scientific elements that show the social scenarios in the productive sectors are evaluated, considering the cultural differences of Latin America, and their individual concerns, which commit them to integrated local development. The main results of this analysis show that the Latin American productive sectors must focus their attention on integration, despite social distinctions, to promote a solid and productive block on the continent.
Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries
Authors:   Webinar Series Team
Published: August 2022

This sixth Synthesis with the Science Diplomacy Action serial is the product of the February-March 2022 webinar series on Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to EvREsearch LTD with Science Diplomacy Center™ coordination and logistics provided by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). These inclusive webinars began on 21 February 2022 and continued despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, emphasizing the importance of “open science” with both allies and adversaries for our shared survival as a globally interconnected civilization. The webinar series was designed to address an inevitable question: “What are the relationships and synergies between the Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) process and the 2017 Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation, both of which involve ministries and science?” The three webinars involved keynote presentations from leaders of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) and University of the Arctic (UArctic) as well as from ASM1 (2016), ASM2 (2018), ASM3 (2021) and ASM4 (2023 pending). Each webinar was designed further around leading questions with keynote presenters from Arctic and non-Arctic states inclusively, involving: Finland, Germany, Japan, Norway, Russian Federation, United Kingdom and Unites States with registered participants from 49 nations. The first webinar focused on “What is Science” with expert contributions from the perspectives of the natural sciences, social sciences and Indigenous knowledge. The second webinar was convened on 10 March 2022 to address: “How Can Science Transform Data into Evidence for Informed Decisionmaking?” The third webinar was convened on 24 March 2022, focusing on “What International Efforts/Processes Are Needed to Facilitate Progress in Understanding the Arctic System and Its Global Impacts?” These transdisciplinary dialogues demonstrated the importance of international cooperation and common-interest building with science diplomacy, enabling open science with inclusion and continuity despite global geopolitics. The webinar series originated in sight of Science and Technology Advice with Ministries, initially with foreign affairs, science and environment ministries but extending to ministries of defense under current world affairs. Lessons from this holistic (international, interdisciplinary and inclusive) webinar series reinforce strategies with informed decisionmaking to operate across a continuum of urgencies, short-to-long term (pandemic to climate timescales) “for benefit of all on Earth across generations.”
Аффект ҳолатида содир этилган жиноятларнинг криминологик тавсифи ва жиноятчи шахсини тушуниш муаммолари
Authors: Ҳакимов Комил
Published: August 2022

Жиноятчининг шахсини ўрганиш муайян жиноят сабабларини аниқлаш учун ўтмишнинг бу вақтга келиб мавжуд бўлмай қолган ҳолатларини ретроспектив баҳолашга қараганда анча ишончлироқ. Жиноятчи шахси тушунчаси жиноят содир этилиши билан чамбарчас боғлиқ, шу боис унинг айрим белгилари жиноятчининг шахсига ҳам татбиқ этилиши мумкин. Мазкур мақолада аффект ҳолатида жиноят содир этган шахснинг индивидуал хусусиятлари, унинг хулқ-атвори, жиноят содир этишга ундовчи белгилари таҳлил қилинган. Муаллиф ушбу тоифа шахсларнинг жиноят содир этишга ундовчи белгиларини таҳлил қилиб, бу борада ўз таклифларини илгари сурган.
Maʼmuriy sud ishi yurituvida sud xarajatlariga oid ayrim huquqiy masalalar
Authors: Jurayev Sherzod
Published: August 2022

Ushbu maqolada maʼmuriy sud ishlarini yuritishda ishtirok etuvchi shaxslar tomonidan muayyan sud xarajatlarining amalga oshirilishi qonun hujjatlarida belgilab qo‘yilganligi va sud amaliyotida uchraydigan ayrim masalalar yoritib berilgan. Jumladan, maqolada fanda sud xarajatlarining ikki xil nuqtayi nazardan tushunilishi qabul qilingan bo‘lib, birinchidan, sud xarajatlari bu taraflarning va manfaatdor shaxslarning konkret nizoning sud tomonidan ko‘rib chiqilishi bilan bog‘liq xarajatlar va ikkinchidan, davlat tomonidan maʼmuriy odil sudlov funksiyasini amalga oshirishda yuzaga keladigan xarajatlarning protsess ishtirokchilariga kompensatsiya tarzida qoplatilishi nazarda tutilganligi; sud xarajatlari ikki turga bo‘linishi, ularning fan va qonunchilik nuqtayi nazaridan tavsifi va tushunchasi hamda tasniflari keltirilganligi; maʼmuriy ishlar bo‘yicha davlat bojini undirishning xususiyatlari; sud xarajatlarining belgilanishi va undirilishi bo‘yicha qonun chiqaruvchi 2 turdagi maqsadni ko‘zlashi va O‘zbekiston Respublikasi Prezidentining tashabbusi bilan 29.01.2022-yildagi PQ–107-sonli Qaroriga asosan sudlarni isloh qilish bo‘yicha takliflar keltirilgan.