bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using exergy to address a circular economy
Authors: Rosen Marc  A.
Published: December 2024

The use of exergy is described as a tool for addressing a circular economy so the benefits can be appreciated and attained. Exergy can be used to understand circular economy measures and to assess and improve energy systems, and can help better understand the benefits of utilizing sustainable energy by providing more useful and meaningful information than energy provides. Exergy clearly identifies efficiency improvements and reductions in wastes and environmental impacts attributable to sustainable energy. Exergy can also identify better than energy the environmental benefits and economics of energy technologies. Exergy should be applied in addressing a circular economy.
COMMUNICATING OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS OF WASTE-RELATED RESEARCH: THE “EMERGE” CASE STUDY
Authors: Williams Ian D. , Roberts Toby J. , Zapata-Restrepo Lina Maria , Neophytou Maria , Ktoris Angelos , Maragkidou Androniki , Jalkanen Jukka-Pekka
Published: December 2024

Communication, dissemination and exploitation of research findings is vital to maximise research impact. This is increasingly important as society faces sustainability challenges that require people to be educated about a broad range of issues spread across academic disciplines, and this is especially true of the waste management industry. Despite this need, effective approaches to communication, dissemination and exploitation can be challenging. This paper presents the EMERGE project as a case study, presenting the approaches used, identifying areas of success and highlighting areas for further improvement. This reveals a successful strategy to communicating with scientific audiences but highlights the considerable potential for improvements in the approach to communicating with the general public. New approaches to social media usage for research projects need to be considered, such as working with social media professionals, using a greater variety of apps and proactive collaboration with influential users/accounts.
TOWARDS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY: A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR PACKAGING WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Rodrigues Pedro Melo , da Silva Joaquim Esteves
Published: December 2024

Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (PPWD) aimed at harmonizing regulations and coherence of the European Union (EU) internal market and preserving the environment and natural resources. Despite its economic importance, packaging production poses significant environmental challenges, including the generation of solid waste and the depletion of natural resources. This paper addresses the current policy framework that the EU intends to implement to minimize the growing generation of packaging waste, promote circularity, and integrate recycled materials in the EU. The proposed regulatory measures, including the transition from a directive to a Regulation, the establishment of mandatory targets for the reduction of solid waste and recycled content, and the strengthening of reuse systems, aim to promote a resilient value chain, mitigate environmental degradation, and stimulate economic growth. By adopting a circular economy approach, the EU strives to champion sustainable development in the internal market and improve social well-being in various sectors.
AI algorithms as (un)virtuous knowers
Authors: Van Eyghen Hans
Published: December 2024

The paper explores how well AI algorithms can fare with regards to intellectual virtues when compared to humans. That paper argues that If intellectual virtues are understood functionally as displaying behavior similar to human virtuous behavior, AI algorithms likely can exceed humans in unbiased perception and non-stereotypical thinking. Doing so would give them an edge over humans with regard to fairness. Humans likely will have a lasting edge with regards to other intellectual virtues like creativity and intellectual autonomy.
Elemen Walkability pada Ruang Pejalan Kaki Kawasan Komersial Perdagangan di Kota Pontianak
Authors: Judhi Julius , Zulestari Andi , Ikayanti Palupi , Hasriyanti Nunik
Published: December 2024

Berjalan kaki merupakan salah satu moda dari transportasi yang dapat menghubungkan manusia dari suatu tempat dengan tempat lain. Sehingga, dapat diketahui bahwa berjalan kaki adalah moda transportasi yang dapat menghubungkan pergerakan manusia untuk berpindah dari satu tempat ke tempat yang lain khususnya pada pusat-pusat kegiatan di wilayah perkotaan agar dapat menghindari kemacetan lalu lintas. Kegiatan berjalan kaki di pusat-pusat kegiatan wilayah perkotaan perlu memiliki karakteristik Kota Ramah Pejalan Kaki. Kota yang ramah pejalan kaki merupakan kota dengan penduduk yang mengandalkan berjalan kaki sebagai moda transportasi dalam melakukan aktifitasnya. Kota Pontianak yang merupakan kota perdagangan, memiliki potensi besar sebagai kota yang peruntukan kawasannya di zona komersial dan jasa dengan berbagai aktifitasnya. Dalam hal ini perlu untuk dilakukan pengkajian elemen walkability dari beberapa kawasan perdagangan yang ada di Kota Pontianak yaitu di Jalan Gajahmada dan Jalan Pattimura. Penilaian ini dilakukan dengan menghitung kinerja pada setiap variable walkability dengan menggunakan skala likert dan tingkatan kepuasan pengguna jalan. Kedua kawasan perdagangan ini merupakan kawasan dengan kepadatan tinggi dengan berbagai macam aktifitas yang ada di sepanjang koridor jalan tersebut. Komponen yang menjadi indeks penilaiannya adalah keselamatan dan keamanan (berkaitan ddengan terhindar dari kejahatan dan konflik fisik antar pejalan kaki, kenyamanan ( berkaitan dengan lebar jalur pejalan kaki dan desainnya) dan dukungan kebijakan (berkaitan dengan kebijakan dalam rangka meningkatkan pelayan para pejalan kaki). Sedangkan parameter walkability yang digunakan adalah konflik moda jalur pejalan kaki, ketersediaan jalur pejalan kaki, ketersediaan penyeberangan, keamanan, perilaku pengendara bermotor, ketersediaan fasilitas pendukung (amenitas), infrastruktur difabel, kendala dan kemanan dari kejahatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah dengan pendekatan rasionalistik dimana kajian teori sebagai tolok ukur analisis dan pembahasan serta kuesioner sebagai data pendukung hasil pengamatan di lapangan.
Identifikasi Elemen Visual Street Furniture di Kampung Kauman Surakarta
Authors: Wicaksono Bangkit Adhi , Sudarwanto Budi
Published: December 2024

Kampung Kauman Surakarta merupakan kampung produksi batik. Dalam memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakatnya sebagai fasilitas penunjang wisata batik maka Pemerintah Kota Surakarta membangun street furniture yang beraneka ragam di dalamnya sebagai identitasnya. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan elemen visual pada street furniture di Kampung Kauman Surakarta. Metode yang digunakan ialah seperti konsep divergen (pengembangan masalah) dan konsep konvergen (penyempitan atau pemfokusan masalah) yang dikemukakan oleh Nate Burgos dan Adam Kalish hingga mendapatkan detailnya. Variabelnya berupa geometri, tekstur, warna, bentuk, corak, skala, dan dimensi. Hasil yang didapatkan kebanyakan berupa bergaris lurus, bertekstur halus dan licin, berwarna abu-abu, berbentuk balok, bercorak garis lurus berjajar, tulisan, dan batik, berskala lebih kecil daripada orang dewasa, dan berdimensi tinggi setengah badan orang dewasa dengan lebar setinggi orang dewasa di area pusat wisata batik Kampung Kauman Surakarta. Street furniture-nya pun sebagai penguat elemen visual kecuali perabot pelayanan. Hal ini dapat dijadikan sebagai identitas visual street furniture di Kampung Kauman Surakarta.
The Use of Science Laboratories with Cookbook and Inquiry-Based Methods to Enhance Students' 21st-Century Thinking Skills
Authors: Putri Meissy Nuraini , Malik Adam
Published: December 2024

The present study aims to: 1) interpret the role of laboratories in science learning and 21st-century academic skills; 2) evaluate the effectiveness of laboratories use with cookbook and inquiry-based science learning in improving students' 21st-century thinking skills. The study was conducted using a narrative literature review method, which involves independently collecting, reviewing, and synthesizing various previous studies in the library and journal house of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung and other reputable sources. The data sources are references (e.g. books and journal articles) from reputable publishers. The results indicate that: 1) the laboratory use with the cookbook method provides structured and easy-to-follow experimental procedures, while with the inquiry method, it encourages students' independent exploration and problem solving; 2) the combination of these two methods can strengthen conceptual understanding and basic laboratory techniques, as well as develop students' critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy. The implications of the present study are the need to integrate the cookbook and inquiry methods in the science curriculum to prepare students to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Internalization of Entrepreneurial Character in Biology Learning through Environmental Approach
Authors: Lutfi Lutfi , Amir Nour Ariyanti , Irfan Muhammad , Sahabuddin Romansyah , Zahir Abdul
Published: December 2024

This research aims to explore various approaches that have been applied in teaching biology with an environmental approach to develop students' entrepreneurial character. This article uses a systematic review method based on several references from books, articles, and online scientific publications. In conclusion, this literature review shows that environmental-based projects, collaboration with environmental organisations, and comprehensive curriculum integration can improve students' entrepreneurial skills. However, there are challenges in implementing these methods, especially regarding long-term impact evaluation and appropriate teaching strategies. Thus, this study provides insights into the importance of entrepreneurship integration in biology education to shape sustainable entrepreneurial character, and offers recommendations for further research in curriculum development that is adaptive to the needs of the times.
The Influence of Using Emancipated Curriculum-Based Biology Teaching Modules on Students' Biology Learning Outcomes
Authors: Rizalia Syarif , Dwihapsari Nita
Published: December 2024

This study aims to 1) interpret the use of a biology teaching module based on the Emancipated Curriculum and 2) interpret the significance of using the biology teaching module on the biology learning outcomes of grade X students at SMA Negeri 11 Kendari. This type of research is quantitative research. The object of the study was grade X students of SMA Negeri 11 Kendari who used Emancipated Curriculum-based biology teaching modules. The learning material chosen for the research was biodiversity. Data collection techniques were questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, which were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The results of the study show that: 1) the use of a biology teaching module based on the Emancipated Curriculum at SMA Negeri 11 Kendari is in the moderate category, reaching a percentage of 63.00%, so it can be interpreted that the use of the biology teaching module in class has been quite well achieved and the feedback indicator received the highest percentage, reaching 74.25%, falling into a high category; 2) there was an influence of competence of using an  Emancipated Curriculum-based biology teaching module on students' learning outcomes at SMA Negeri 11 Kendari with a significance value of (0.00) <α (0.05); 3) the use of biology teaching module on students' learning outcomes in grade X contributed 0.92, which means that the use of the biology teaching module influenced the success of students' biology learning outcomes by 92.50%.
Малі міста Закарпатської області: сучасний стан та перспективи розвитку
Authors:   Мукачівський державний університет, Гоблик В.В. , Маркова Е.В.
Published: December 2024

Монографія присвячена дослідженню сучасного стану та перспективи розвитку малих міських поселень Закарпатської області в умовах децентралізації та адміністративно-територіальної реформи. З цією метою значна увага приділена дослідженню еволюції поглядів детермінуючих розвиток малих міських поселень як специфічних локалізованих соціально-господарчих підсистем регіону, їх типології, що має важливе значення для формування стратегії розвитку як центрів об’єднання територіальних громад. Значна увага приділена дослідженню демографічних процесів, аналізу динаміки та інтенсивності структурних змін локальних господарських систем, формуванню багатофункціональної моделі їх розвитку. Окремий розділ присвячений формуванню механізму активізації потенціалу розвитку малих міст, мобілізації фінансових ресурсів для досягнення сталого розвитку. Присвячена для широкого кола спеціалістів, працівників органів місцевого самоврядування, аспірантів, а також усіх науковим інтересом яких є малі міста.
Інноваційні практики освітньої діяльності для особистісного і професійного розвитку фахівців на початку ХХІ століття
Authors: Авшенюк Н. М.
Published: December 2024

Представлено результати наукових педагогічних досліджень щодо продукування й поширення інноваційних практик освітньої діяльності для особистісного і професійного розвитку фахівців на початку ХХІ століття. Обґрунтовано методологічні засади особистісного і професійного розвитку фахівців в європейському освітньому просторі на початку ХХІ століття, проаналізовано інноваційні практики у вищій школі як умову освітньо-педагогічних трансформацій в українському і міжнародному соціумі; визначено роль інноваційних і традиційних освітніх технологій у розвитку початкової освіти. Монографія орієнтована на педагогічних, науково-педагогічних і наукових працівників, докторантів, аспірантів та студентів педагогічних спеціальностей; інших фахівців, які цікавляться сучасними проблемами інноваційних практик освітньої діяльності для особистісного і професійного розвитку.
The Sleepy Medical Student: Exploring Sociodemographic Factors and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Iraq
Authors: Ali Aseel Jasim
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Objectives: To assess the Prevalence of Excessive daytime sleepiness in Iraqi medical students
Background: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is a common problem among medical students, which can lead to poor academic performance, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of accidents. Understanding the factors associated with this sleepiness can help in developing effective interventions to improve the sleep quality and overall well-being of medical students
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out in October 2022 by filling a google form. Colleges of medicine in Iraq. The study targeted 250 medical students, using basic random sampling, students were chosen based on their sex and educational level.
Results: Male students comprised 28.6% of the total student population, with female students making up 71.4%. Of those, 15.4% were medicine students, 31.5% were dentistry students and 53.1% were pharmacy students. Additionally, only 1.7% were married and 98.3% were unmarried. The mean age of students was 20.73 (±2.16) years, weight was 65.93 (±16.05) kg, height was 165.14 (±9.00) cm, BMI 24.10 (±5.04) and EPWORTH sleepiness scale 12.71(±4.30). Only 2 (0.8%) students had children.
Conclusion: It is important for medical schools to address the issue of excessive daytime sleepiness and provide support to their students to improve their academic performance and overall quality of life.
Transition from Autobiography to Memoir in Babur-nama
Authors: Nurzhamal Ussenova  , Islam Zhemeney  , Zinolgabden Bysengaly
Published: December 2024

The need to study the genre specifics of Babur-nama (Trans. A.S. Beveridge) is conditioned primarily by the interest in genre modifications and transitions from one genre form (autobiographical) to another (memoir), which can be traced by the example of this work. The purpose of this study was to consider the genre nature and the development of the memoir genre in Turkic literature in the case of ?ah?r-ud-D?n Muhammad Babur’s Babur-nama. Methods of selective artistic, genre, historical and cultural, contextual, and graphic analysis were used. In particular, it preserves the features of autobiography: the development of events and the movement of the plot in chronological order, a historically truthful recreation of the realities of the 16th century, the absence of fragmentation and episodicity in the presentation. But in artistic terms, the following features of the notes are clearly expressed: the presence of the author’s voice, represented at different levels, the presentation of the text as a cohesive unity, consideration of important social and religious issues. The author’s voice was presented through the manner of personal writing, lyrical digressions (poems), philosophical maxims, critical assessment, and reasoning. A whole narrative strategy of storytelling was built in the text. It should be noted that the development of the memoir genre further influenced the emergence of historical novels and epic novels. In the future, this paper can be used to study works of art considering national traditions of cultural areas, plot-composition, and other artistic parameters of notes, comparing works of the Western and Eastern literary canon written in memoir genres.
Boş Zaman Kavramının Katılımcı İnternet Sözlüklerinde Tanımlanma Biçimlerinin İncelenmesi: Ekşi Sözlük Örneği
Authors: Elnur Ahmet
Published: December 2024

Boş zaman; sosyal, ekonomik ve teknolojik faktörler tarafından şekillendirilen çok boyutlu bir kavramdır. Bu çalışma, 1999 yılındaki kuruluşundan beri Türkçe katılımcı çevrimiçi sözlük olarak kullanılan Ekşi Sözlük örneği üzerinden, bireylerin dijital katılımcı platformlarda boş zamanı kavramsallaştırma biçimlerinin derinlemesine incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Niteliksel içerik çözümlemesinden yararlanılan çalışmada, Ekşi Sözlük yazarları tarafından "boş zaman" başlığı altında oluşturulmuş metinsel içerikler, MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2024 programı ile sistematik ve tümevarımsal bir şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Boş zamanla ilgili tanımlar, açıklamalar ya da tartışmaların yer aldığı yazar girişleri çalışmaya dahil edilmiş ve metinlerdeki örüntüler ile yinelenen temaların belirlenmesi için tematik kodlama kullanılmıştır. Veri analizi sonucunda ortaya çıkan; "özgürlük", "kapitalizm eleştirisi", "varoluşsal boyut" ve "üretkenlik paradoksu" temaları, boş zamanın kavramsallaştırılması çerçevesinde; kişisel özerkliğin önemi, kapitalist düzen eleştirisi, varoluşsal özdüşünümsellik ve dinlenme ihtiyacı ile üretkenlik konusundaki toplumsal beklentiler arasındaki gerilimin ele alındığı farklı bakış açılarını yansıtmaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, boş zamanın günümüz toplumsal dinamikleri tarafından şekillendirilen çok boyutlu bir kavram olarak derinlemesine anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunmakta ve söz konusu dinamiklerin boş zaman algısı üzerindeki etkilerini gözler önüne sererek bu alanda yapılacak araştırmalar için çok boyutlu bir kavramsal çerçeve sunmaktadır
Blood lipid profile in rats with tetracycline-induced liver damage
Authors: Gryshchenko Viktoriia , Pototskyi Andrii
Published: December 2024

Drug-induced liver injury leads to significant morbidity and mortality due to the development of severe complications, making it a leading cause of acute liver failure in animals. Among medications with direct cytotoxic effects on liver cells, tetracycline antibiotics are notable, as improper use can induce fatty liver disease. This study aimed to examine changes in the blood lipid profile of laboratory rats with tetracycline-induced liver damage, alongside assessing the corrective potential of milk phospholipids. The lipid composition of native blood was analysed using thin-layer chromatography. The findings indicate that, in cases of artificially induced tetracycline liver damage in rats, there was a deficit in all five indicators of the native blood lipid profile, including a 30.8% reduction in total lipids, a 45.3% decrease in triacylglycerols, a 37.0% decline in phospholipids, a 46.2% drop in free fatty acids, a 23.1% decrease in free cholesterol, and a 32.0% reduction in esterified cholesterol, compared to the control. This may be attributed to diminished appetite in affected animals, insufficient lipid absorption in the digestive tract, and the inhibition of endogenous lipid synthesis in the livers of affected rats. The administration of milk phospholipids as the dietary supplement “FLP-MD” to diseased animals demonstrated a pronounced corrective effect, manifested by the restoration of quantitative parameters across all studied lipid fractions and their overall content. Oral administration of this supplement to clinically healthy rats showed no toxic impact on liver cells or the organism as a whole. Additionally, a tendency towards an increase in the absolute content of most examined blood lipid fractions was observed. Thus, this experimental study revealed marker changes in the quantitative parameters of the native blood of the laboratory rats, lipid profile, which may be valuable in understanding the pathogenesis of tetracycline-induced injury in mammals and testing newly developed hepatoprotective agents
Impact of mechatronic systems on accuracy and stability of vibration cleaning machines in the agricultural sector
Authors: Reva Yurii , Lukianenko Oleksandr , Galich Ivan
Published: December 2024

The study was conducted to determine how the use of mechatronic systems can optimise the operation of vibration-cleaning machines and improve their performance in agricultural processes. Vibration accuracy measurement, automated load control, monitoring of operating parameters, wear assessment, energy efficiency analysis, and impact assessment to minimise human intervention were used in the study. A study conducted at BIG Harvest Group demonstrated that the introduction of mechatronic systems in vibration-cleaning machines significantly improves the accuracy and stability of their operation. The integration of automated control of the frequency and amplitude of oscillations has reduced energy consumption and increased the efficiency of seed cleaning compared to traditional methods. The study determined that the system of automatic monitoring and correction of parameters ensures stable machine performance even under variable load conditions. Reduced wear and tear on mechanical components ensure longer equipment life, reduced downtime and the need for manual intervention. In general, the results confirmed that mechatronic systems significantly increase the efficiency of vibration-cleaning machines, which has a positive effect on the quality of cleaning and economic efficiency in agriculture. The study also determined that automatic adjustment of operating parameters using mechatronic systems reduces fluctuations in machine performance, resulting in more uniform cleaning. The integrated monitoring system identified and eliminated faults, reducing maintenance time. As a result, improvements in the overall management of seed cleaning processes were achieved, which increased productivity and reduced equipment operating costs
Morphological composition and quality characteristics of carcasses of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed bulls depending on muscle tissue colour
Authors: Kruk Olga , Ugnivenko Anatoliy
Published: December 2024

In numerous global standards, muscle tissue colour is used as a key criterion in evaluating the quality of beef carcasses and determining their market value. The relevance of this study lies in establishing the relationship between beef colour and carcass quality characteristics. The objective was to determine slaughter metrics, morphological composition, and quality traits of carcasses from 18- to 24-month-old bulls of the Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed based on muscle tissue colour. Following a 24-hour fasting period with free access to water, the slaughter of bulls was conducted at the slaughterhouse in Kalynivka village, Brovary District, Kyiv Region. Muscle tissue colour was assessed using a seven-point scale by the methodology of the Japan Meat Grading Association. Carcasses were divided into two groups: scores of 1 to 5 (n=24) and scores of 6 to 7 (n = 10). It was established that animals with higher live weight after fasting exhibited superior muscle tissue colour. A tendency is observed towards a reduction in slaughter yield (carcass) by 0.3 percentage points, the proportion of muscle tissue by 0.3 points, including a decrease in extra (by 0.9) and first rates (by 1.3) cuts, fat tissue (by 0.1), bones (by 0.1 points), marbling (by 3.8%), and the loin eye area (by 17.0%). Conversely, the proportion of muscle tissue at the second rate increases by 2.2 points. With a more intense muscle tissue colour, a significant increase (P > 0.999) is observed in the percentage of tendons and ligaments (by 0.5 points), carcass conformation (meatiness) (by 43.3%), fat cover (by 25.0%), subcutaneous fat thickness (by 42.9%), and the colour intensity of fat tissue on the carcass (by 17.8%). The practical significance of this study lies in its applicability for meat processing enterprises to classify carcasses of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed animals according to intended use. Consumers are also provided with additional information for making an informed choice of beef based on the relationship between muscle colour and carcass quality traits
Control system for the process of preparation of dough based on the regression tree model
Authors: Zaiets N. , Lutska N. , Vlasenko L.
Published: December 2024

The paper develops a machine learning model for the dough preparation process control system at a bakery, which includes dough quality monitoring, control and forecasting. The control system will ensure continuous analysis of dough parameters, such as temperature, humidity, lifting force and titran acidity, which will ensure timely detection of deviations in dough quality and avoidance of production problems. In addition, it will contribute to the automation of the quality control process and ensure the stability of production processes, which will have a positive impact on the company's reputation and customer satisfaction. The study considered seven machine learning models, including three linear and four types of binary decision trees. The analysis of the best model - a regression decision tree - confirmed its effectiveness and the validity of the resulting hierarchical structure, in particular, the prediction of important dough indicators with a high degree of reliability, which indicates its potential in practical applications in production.
Accuracy assessment of identification models and their influence on control systems
Authors: Tiuliakov D. , Lutska N.
Published: December 2024

The work investigates step-response system identification algorithms of the plant of the third and higher orders. A transfer function with a time delay that has multiple poles of the Nth order is considered as a general identification model. Also, certain cases of approximation are included: aperiodic first-order plus time delay (FOPTD) and Nth order transfer function without time delay. Provided an algorithm of finding optimal values of model parameters that minimize the integral criterion of identification error. They are presented the comparative results of the identification of the 7th order test model for two criteria: Integral Square Error (ISE) and Integral Absolute Error (IAE). Additionally, an area method of the identification algorithm was implemented and used. For comparison, the identification of the test model was made by using the process() function from the System Identification Toolbox / MATLAB library. As a result, 11 identification models were obtained. For each model, the coefficients of the PI controller were calculated with a predetermined optimality criterion. As a benchmark, the optimal values of the coefficients of the PI controller for the test model were found. When the obtained identification models were used for the design of the PI controller, similar values and a slight deterioration of the integral quality criterion were discovered. The best results have been received by using the developed method and ISE as a criterion for optimization. The best structure of the identification model is a transfer function with a time delay which has multiple poles of the Nth order. A good result was shown by the transfer function with multiple poles of the Nth order without time delay. The advantage of this model structure is a fast algorithm for searching needed parameters. Also, an effective result was obtained by the searchless method of areas. The advantage of the process function is the ability to work with different types of input and output signals. At the same time, it showed worse results when it was used in step-response system identification.
Operation of an electric drive with a soft start device of the ssw series with smooth braking and smooth reversing
Authors: Golodnyi I. , Toropov A. , Sanchenko A.
Published: December 2024

The paper presents the algorithms of the power unit operation and voltage diagrams in the mode of economical reversal of the electric drive in the systems of adjustable asynchronous electric drive with soft starters of the SSW series. The purpose of the study is to study the operation of the power thyristor unit of the SSW6 series device during the reversal of the asynchronous motor. The analysis of instantaneous values of voltages and currents of the semiconductor power unit of the soft starter was carried out based on the provisions of the theory of electric drives, power electronics and oscillograms. A feature of asynchronous motors with a squirrel-cage rotor during direct starting is a large starting current, which is 3.5...8 times greater than the nominal one, and a starting torque, the multiplicity of which reaches 1.4...2.2. The need to limit the starting current is caused by electrical and mechanical reasons. In most cases, they try to implement control of the torque or current of the electric motor. For this purpose, using the SSW soft starter, a smooth change in voltage on the motor stator was made. These devices provide for both a controlled start and a controlled electric braking function of the electric motor, which occurs when the electric drive stops, especially when it is reversing. The required slowdown was achieved by smoothly reducing the voltage over a specified period of time. For reversing in electric drive control systems with soft starters, two external contactors are required. Digital systems on a microprocessor allow for sufficiently flexible control of the device operation process and the implementation of many additional functions and protections.
Parametric analysis of the implementation of energy efficiency measures and their impact on the energy efficiency class of the building
Authors: Deshko V. , Bilous I. , Yeromenko V. , Boiko T. , Shevchenko O.
Published: December 2024

Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is an important component on the way to energy efficiency of the country as a whole. The article investigates the impact of implementing various combinations of energy saving measures and their impact on the energy efficiency class of buildings, using the example of the educational building of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (Kyiv). The existing state of the building corresponds to the energy efficiency class "G". A complete thermal modernization of the building in accordance with the current requirements for thermal protection can reduce energy consumption by the building by up to 44 % and reaches the energy efficiency class "E". It was found that the introduction of intermittent heating modes can save 12 % for an un-insulated building and 7 % for an insulated building. Heat recovery in ventilation systems can save 23 % and 48 % of energy for non-insulated and insulated buildings, respectively. Implementation of a comprehensive thermal modernization of the building envelope in combination with heat recovery in ventilation systems in combination with intermittent operating modes allows to move to energy efficiency class "B". When replacing heat supply sources after a complete thermal modernization of a building, it can move to energy efficiency class "A" when using heat pumps.
Economic cybernetics of energy saving measures in the electrical networks of electricity consumers
Authors: Omelchuk A. , Zakolodyazhnyi V. , Timokhina A. , Lozova M.
Published: December 2024

Effective practical actions for energy saving are work on the normalization of reactive power flows and its compensation. This will be the beginning of a global process of reducing electricity losses in electrical networks, which is equivalent to the construction of additional generating capacities, but with lower costs. The article simulates the mode of operation of a regulated capacitor unit (CU) with a voltage of 0.4 kV in order to assess the economic efficiency of its operation in electrical networks of industrial electricity consumers. The mode of active and reactive load of the electric network was analyzed, the choice of the optimal power of the regulated CU was substantiated, and indicators of the economic efficiency of reactive power compensation were investigated on the considered example of the electric network. According to current regulatory documents, reactive flows of a certain amount from the networks of supply organizations to the network of consumers require their payment or the use of means of compensation for these flows. In addition, reactive flows limit the bandwidth of electrical power networks. In order to increase the efficiency of electricity consumption and the throughput of electrical power networks, an algorithm for selecting the parameters of the CU and evaluating the economic efficiency of its operation is proposed.
Integration of Automated Feedback Tools in EFL Academic Writing Classes: Teachers’ Perspective
Authors: Merkviladze Mariam
Published: December 2024

With the introduction of AI-driven automatic feedback systems like QuillBot, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and the Hemingway App, the field of teaching academic writing and English as a Foreign Language has been revolutionized. The current research explores the teachers’ perspectives on the integration and efficacy of these tools in enhancing learners’ writing abilities, motivation, and engagement. Within the quantitative approach, the online survey was administered to investigate the perceived advantages and challenges of employing automated feedback technologies in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and academic writing classes in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) of Georgia. The questionnaire focused on teachers’ views on what areas of writing may each aforementioned tool improve. It also investigated the participants’ overall perceptions of automated feedback and its benefits. The findings of the study revealed that HEI teachers perceive automated feedback technologies very positively and see the benefits the latter bring to their classrooms. They find it effective due to its nature to be personalized, instant, precise and clear. They also find AI-driven feedback tools beneficial for enhancing their feedback skills and enabling them to address students’ needs timely and effectively. This research adds to the expanding corpus of research on educational technology by emphasizing the crucial role that teacher perception plays in the effective integration of automated feedback technologies into writing instruction.
Undergraduates’ Work Ethics, and Motivation for Occupational Preference: What Nexus Therein?
Authors: Oyenuga Olukayode F , Azeez Razaq O , Ifegbesan Ayodeji P , Mabekoje Sesan O , Shoaga Opeyemi O
Published: December 2024

Decision-making, particularly on career choice, could be tasking. This is because lots of competing variables are at play during the process. Confusion within the individual and influences outside the individual(s) affect career outcomes. Ethical consideration is also an important construct in professional and other human relationships. This paper studied the association between work ethics and the drive for occupational preference among undergraduates in Ogun State, Nigeria. Two hundred and fourteen Philosophy students in the penultimate and final years at a State-owned University in Ogun State, Nigeria, participated in the study. Two standardised instruments – the Multidimensional Work Ethics Questionnaire (MWEQ) and the Motivation for Occupational Preference Scale (MOPS) - were utilised for data collection. Findings revealed a significant contribution of work ethics to the prediction of motivation for occupational preference (R2 = .480; F (10,203) = 18.771; p <. 05). It was concluded that work ethics significantly impact on career preference of participants. Some recommendations were made based on the findings.
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF THE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE WAR IN UKRAINE (A STUDY BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS)
Authors: Borovets Vsevolod A. , Lyubinets Oleh V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The study of the population's mental health outlines a systematic analysis of the study's results on the determinants of its impact and the identification of potential determinants for building effective mechanisms to reduce their adverse effects. In Ukraine, the state of mental health of the population is affected by such global factors as full-scale military operations.
Aim. To study the role of public (social) determinants in influencing the state of mental health of the population during the war in Ukraine.
Materials and methods. The study was based on a survey of healthcare professionals to assess the level of influence of social determinants on the state of mental health of the population. The research methods employed included bibliosemantic and sociological surveys, and two statistical analysis methods were a description of the study and an analysis of the facts obtained.
Results. It has been established that the critical social determinant of the impact on the state of mental health in Ukraine is the war with Russia. Based on this, the authors identified specific determinants that are closely related to this fact, namely the impact of the political situation, the effectiveness of public administration, the level of democracy, social conflicts, the organization of social protection, inflationary processes, corruption, migration processes, crime, and the organization and accessibility of the healthcare system. The assessment results showed that, according to healthcare professionals, the state of mental health is most affected by such factors as corruption (3.71±0.07 points out of 5 maximum), inflationary processes (3.58±0.07), and political situation (3.54±0.07). Respondents with less than ten years of work experience scored highest for all these factors. Social determinants: "Social conflicts in the environment," "Organization of social protection of the population," "Crime," and "Migration processes" were significantly more often mentioned by healthcare workers with up to 20 years of work experience than with more than 20 years of experience. Heads of healthcare facilities primarily pointed to the influence of such social factors as "Corruption" (3.81±0.14), "State of organization and accessibility in healthcare system" (3.74±0.13), "Political situation" and "Efficiency of public administration" (3.54±0.14 and 3.54±0.15, respectively).
Conclusions. The critical social determinants that affect the population's mental health are corruption in the state, inflationary processes, and the political situation. The correlation between the length of service and the position held regarding the level of assessment of the impact of social factors is revealed.
MODERN PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT MANAGEMENT WITH LUMBOSACRAL RADICULOPATHY (LITERATURE REVIEW)
Authors: Gubenko Vitaliy P. , Sovhyra Serhii S. , Vasylkov Anatolii A. , Fedosenko Andriy V. , Lytvynenko Dmytro E. , Slobodyanyuk Natalia P.
Published: December 2024

Aim. Review of current literature on lumbosacral radiculopathy (LSR) and modern management of individuals with this condition.
Materials and methods. A systematic review of literature on LSR was conducted using electronic resources Web of Science and PubMed, with the hashtag radiculopathy, for the last 5 years (2019-2023). This review was conducted according to PRISMA recommendations and PICOT search strategy. The initial electronic search in Web of Science yielded 1634 documents, and in PubMed - 2706 documents. Additionally, electronic archives of domestic medical journals for the last 7 years were reviewed, resulting in 16 articles that met the inclusion criteria. In the final result, 56 articles were selected.
Results. The article highlights the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of LSR. A review of contemporary literature on pain in the lumbar spine with radiculopathy is presented.
Conclusions. The most common cause of LSR is herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD), but there is no clear correlation between the size of HIVD herniation and the severity of neurological manifestations. The Lasègue test is not always perfect for diagnosis, so the use of other tests for stretching the sciatic nerve (Slump test, Bowstring test) may help identify lumbar root damage. MRI at 3 Tesla, electroneuromyography, and genotyping as a prognostic biomarker become common for diagnosing LSR. Treatment of LSR (conservative, minimally invasive) should be aimed at both HIVD herniation and radiculopathy itself, and a multidisciplinary team should be involved in restoring the patient's impaired functioning. Conservative treatment is preferred at the initial stage of LSR treatment. Manual therapy is used in the form of neuromuscular therapy (post-isometric muscle relaxation) and traction techniques on the spine. Hardware physiotherapy and traction for radicular syndromes are recommended by clinical experience. As studies have shown, lumbosacral injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy) initiate or accelerate the resorption of HIVD material, stimulate reparative and regenerative processes in peripheral nerves. Minimally invasive treatment tends to be ultrasound-guided and includes epidural steroids and immunosuppressants, injections of structure-modifying drugs in the area of disc-radicular conflict, and percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy.
Max van Manen, Martin Heidegger y la fenomenología hermenéutica. Investigación educativa y Ecología de la existencia pedagógica: un horizonte de interpretación
Authors: Villalobos Antunez José Vicente , Álavarez Cadena Kerly , Basurto Quilligana Roberto , Chifla Villón Mario
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La investigación aborda los conceptos Investigación educativa y Ecología de la existencia pedagógica, desde las concepciones interpretativas de Max van Manen y Martin Heigdegger. La misma consistió en analizar los elementos constitutivos de la fenomenología hermenéutica heideggeriana como fundamentos de una fenomenología pedagógica de corte ontológico, desviando su atención de la fenomenología clásica fundada por Edmund Husserl, de corte epistémico alético. Metodología: Se emplea la metodología fenomenológico-hermenéutica de Martin Heidegger (2002) para interpretar la visión del acto pedagógico como instancia necesaria para la investigación educativa y como fundante de una perspectiva ecológica de la existencia pedagógica, fijando previamente su adscripción a la concepción del paradigma emergente como supuesto de la investigación. Resultados: Entre los resultados más resaltantes, se señalan: la apropiación de la fenomenología hermenéutica para la investigación educativa como elemento emergente de las confrontaciones entre paradigmas de investigación educativa. Asimismo, la apropiación de la metodología fenomenológico-descriptiva de Max van Manen para alcanzar significados del acto pedagógico, asumiendo una postura interpretativa. Finalmente, la investigación alcanza como resultado la apropiación de las categorías que conforman una Ecología de la existencia pedagógica. Discusión: La investigación se apropia de los cánones interpretativos de la fenomenología hermenéutica de Heidegger para elaborar la interpretación como metodología y como concepto de la investigación educativa, así como de la ecología de la existencia pedagógica. Conclusiones: La praxis pedagógica desde la metodología aplicada en la investigación se entiende como experiencia de vida, razón por la cual el acto pedagógico inicia con la interpretación del ser como una unidad compleja que integra Dasein, Mit-Sein y Sein-in-der-Welt. La pedagogía es manifestación del ser concreto y dimensión experiencial del Dasein, por lo cual se asume en perspectiva ontológica.
Evolution of management skills of legal scholars
Authors: Pugach Vitalina
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the evolution of managerial skills of legal scholars as a key element of professional activity in the modern society. With the development of the legal sphere, the requirements for the competencies of specialists are also changing: in addition to a thorough knowledge of legislation, legal professionals must have developed managerial skills, including the organisation of legal processes, effective team management, strategic decision-making and the use of modern technologies.
The article examines the peculiarities of developing managerial skills in the legal profession, their impact on the quality of legal services and compliance with modern challenges. Particular attention is paid to such competences as strategic planning, risk management, communication skills, conflict resolution and adaptation to rapid changes. The role of digitalisation and globalisation in the transformation of approaches to management in law enforcement is revealed.
The authors explore current trends and best practices that contribute to the development of effective management skills in legal professionals. The article also emphasises the importance of developing such competences in the process of professional training of legal professionals, taking into account the needs of the labour market and employers' requests.
The conclusions of the article are aimed at outlining the prospects for improving educational programmes for future lawyers, integrating innovative teaching methods, and strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and legal practice. The results of the study may be useful for teachers, practicing lawyers and legal managers interested in improving the quality of professional activity.
Modelling situations of social interaction as a condition for enriching the social experience of high school students
Authors: Khamska Nelina , Paraniuk Anna , Kachurovska Yulia
Published: December 2024

The article proposes to consider the essence of the pedagogical situation as a meaningful specification of the spatio-temporal act of pedagogical interaction and the context of the conditions in which the actions of the teacher and other subjects of the pedagogical process are carried out. The peculiarities of object, subject and subject-object pedagogical situations are analysed. Attention is focused on the fact that the optimal solution to the pedagogical situation is provided by the experience, intuition, effectiveness of the teacher's planning or improvisation. It is noted that the situation of social interaction is a type of pedagogical situation with a social dominant. The components of the social interaction situation are: target component (motivational support, indicative information, goal setting); content component (subject area and actual task or system of tasks); operational component (methods of interaction of participants, type and directions of activity); reflexively – a critical component (valuable content of activity, social interaction skills, reflection of one's own experience).