bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINING TENDENCIES IN THE COMPETITIVENESS OF RAIL TRANSPORT
Authors: Aksenov I. M.
Published: June 2023

The classification chart of competitiveness of transporting products is offered on elements. Directions of increase of competitiveness of transporting services and function of marketing-logistic focis of management by transportations are considered.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST BUSINESS IN UKRAINE
Authors: Zahorulko V. M. , Kovalenko O. V. , Skydanenko N. V.
Published: June 2023

Research of progress trends of tourist business is conducted in Ukraine. Dependence of internalss of services is set, that turoperatory gives from a price, and also dependence of development of sphere of tourism from investment activity of country.
A STUDY OF FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Skorokhod O. B.
Published: June 2023

The theoretical scopes of consideration of different criteria of estimation of competition position of enterprise are represented. The results of empiric research with the target of the best cognition of conception of estimation of competition position of enterprise are analyzed.
THE PECULIARITIES OF APPLICATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION IN THE MECHANISM OF MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-LABOUR RELATIONS OF THE ENTERPRISES OF UKRAINIAN AVIATION TRANSPORT
Authors: Yarovyi I. M.
Published: June 2023

The features of regulation of the social - labour relations in civil aircraft of Ukraine are considered. The role and meaning of principles of management of the social - labour relations, their place in the mechanism of management is proved. The formulation of algorithm of acceptance of the decision about expediency of application of the international experience in personnel selection of the airenterprises of Ukraine is carried out. The critical analysis of fundamental principles of management is carried out which are recognized by the International organization of work and can be used by a manual of the airenterprises of Ukraine for improvement of the relations in social-labour sphere.
THE SETS DETERMINATION OF PREDICTOR VARIABLES BASED ON THE COUNT OF LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Artemchuk V. V. , Bosov A. A.
Published: June 2023

On the basis of focused the column of local interrelations algorithms of construction of sets the predictor variables are offered.
GENERALIZATION OF "FERMAT'S LAST THEOREM" THE SUM OF THE DEGREES OF INDEPENDENT AND UNEQUAL INTEGERS
Authors: Loshkarev M. O.
Published: June 2023

«The great theorem the Pherma» for the sum of any number of composed extents of integers is in-process generalized.
THE STATE AND PROSPECTS OF KAZAKHSTAN TRANSPORT COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Alpysbaiev S. A. , Satova R. K. , Mukhambetov D. H. , Mukhambetova A. D.
Published: June 2023

On the basis of processing the statistical data the analysis of a technical condition and results of transportation activity of a transport complex ofKazakhstanis lead to the period with 2000 for 2006. Principal causes of a high share of a transport component in structure of gross national product of Kazakhstanare revealed and ways of its decrease are shown.
THE THEORETICAL BASIS OF MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF ELECTROLYTIC COATING PROCESSES
Authors: Artemchuk V. V. , Bosov O. O.
Published: June 2023

Theoretical bases of structural modelling the electrolit processes of a covering by iron are offered.
METHOD FOR OPTIMAL PLANNING MODEL-BASED ON FUZZY TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM
Authors: Skalozub V. V. , Vietrova O. V.
Published: June 2023

In the article planning problems which use linear programming models with fuzzy coefficients and strict constraints are considered. Properties of solutions of such problems are defined and possible approaches to solving these problems are proposed. Also transportation problem in fuzzy formulation is considered. A method of reduction of transportation problem to models of above mentioned type is proposed together with solution algorithm.
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Authors: Radkevych A. V. , Yakovliev S. O.
Published: June 2023

The problem of economic efficiency of the use of machines in building is considered. Executes the quantitative analysis of variants of deposit of capitals both in production of building technique and in its modernization.
THE RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY THREADED MOUNTING OF AXLE-SITE CAR
Authors: Matviienko O. O.
Published: June 2023

The article describes a method of renewing screw-thread connection of parts of the journal-box car unit with the use of method of repair sizes, when the more valuable part (the axle) is renewed by mechanical treatment, while the adjoining part (butt end nut) is replaced with a new one of a repair size.
THE PROMISING CHARACTERISTICS OF SHOCK-ABSORBING DEVICES IN THE TRAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS
Authors: Boldyrev O. P. , Hurov O. M. , Fatkov E. O.
Published: June 2023

The efficiency of using the new prospective elastomeric absorbing devices (PМKE-110, EPA-120), the polymeric absorbing device PМКP-110 and the hydro-polymeric device GP-120А for reducing longitudinal loading of a car in the operation conditions has been substantiated.
THE INFLUENCE OF GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS ON THE STRENGTH OF MASONRY
Authors: Hrynev V. V. , Hrynev V. D. , Atrakhymovych V. I.
Published: June 2023

Features of destruction of the compressed stone designs have been specified. The influence of the bricks bandaging methods and their stacking in horizontal rows on durability of the laying has been established. A technique of assessment and selection of rational cross-sections of the compressed elements with the use of iso-perimetric characteristics has been developed. The results of the work have been confirmed by research publications and patented inventions.
CONCLUSION OF THE STIFFNESS MATRIX OF THE FINITE ELEMENT CONCRETE SLABS
Authors: Filimonov O. P.
Published: June 2023

The concrete plate with external sheet reinforcing is considered. To the given plate preconditions of the theory of «thin plates» are applied. The order of a conclusion and factors of a matrix of rigidity for a rectangular final element of a considered steel-concrete plate is resulted. In each unit is present on three degrees of freedom. The polynom of 4-th degree with two variables for approximation of movings of points of a plate in a medial surface is accepted.
THE MODELING OF SOME ASPECTS OF THE BEHAVIOR OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS IN TWO-DIMENSIONAL SPACE
Authors: Ilman A. V. , Ilman V. M.
Published: June 2023

For modeling economic systems with two conditions, it is offered to use the nonlinear variable dynamic model with two conventional conditions «demand» and «proposal». It is demonstrated that the points of balance, limiting cycles and relaxation variations of different order insist of such economic families.
Improvement of protective oxide layers formed by high-frequency plasma electrolytic oxidation on Mg-RE alloy with LPSO-phase
Authors: Cheretaeva Alisa O. , Glukhov Pavel A. , Shafeev Marat R. , Denisova Alyona G. , Borgardt Eugeny D. , Polunin Anton V. , Katsman Alexander V. , Krishtal Mikhail M.
Published: June 2023

Oxide layers on Mg97Y2Zn1 magnesium alloy with strengthening LPSO-phase were formed by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in bipolar mode with frequency variation of forming current pulses (50 and 500 Hz) and addition of sodium aluminate or sodium silicate to alkali phosphate fluoride electrolyte. Microstructure, chemical and phase composition, corrosion and mechanical properties of the oxide layers formed were investigated. With increasing current frequency for both electrolytes, an increase in homogeneity of the oxide layers structure and a decrease in their porosity and fracturing at constant thickness were recorded. The oxide layers formed at 500 Hz even with some decrease in hardness have better adhesive strength and 2 orders of magnitude higher short-term corrosion resistance values. PEO of Mg-alloy with LPSO-phase in the electrolyte with addition of sodium aluminate in combination with increased pulse frequency (500 Hz) allows forming the best-quality uniform oxide layer with high hardness, adhesive strength and corrosion resistance properties. The use of electrolyte with addition of sodium silicate reduced the adhesive strength by 1.5 times and brought down the long-term corrosion resistance of oxide layers by an order of magnitude, as compared with the electrolyte with sodium aluminate. The reason for a significant improvement in the complex of protective properties of the oxide layers with an increase in the current pulse frequency is supposed to be a decrease in the power and duration of individual microarc discharges with simultaneous increase in their number per unit oxidized area.
Comparando la igualdad de género en Colombia: Índice de Participación Equitativa de Género
Authors: Martínez-Usarralde María-Jesús , Panu Gabriela Roxana
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de este artículo de investigación se identifica en reconocer cómo se analiza la igualdad de género en este país, a partir de los datos ofrecidos por los principales organismos internacionales entre 2014 y 2018, partiendo del enfoque de género y la feminización de la pobreza, así como su relación con la educación en Colombia. Se acomete, para ello, una metodología de investigación comparada con el fin de interpretar los principales indicadores, cuyos resultados legitiman cierto isomorfismo en la retórica discursiva de los organismos internacionales, donde se advierten divergencias, fruto de los modelos de desarrollo de los que proceden, como los hallazgos presentados en materia de participación de la mujer. En las conclusiones se apunta una serie de apuestas programáticas de los organismos citados que son proclives a la igualdad de género y, finalmente, se propone generar el indicador “Índice de Participación Equitativa de Género - ipeg”, como apuesta de medición de la igualdad de género colombiana.
Creative Environment in the Classroom and Students’ Satisfaction with School
Authors: Barroso Raquel , Dias Diana
Published: June 2023

Creativity is recognized as a cross-cultural requirement for the twenty-first century. Thisarticle aimed to characterize the students’ representations of creative environment andto explore the associations between students’ perceptions of the creative environment at school and the participants’ satisfaction with school. The study population consisted of 526 parents and 526 students from the third grade of primary school, 250 females (47.5 %) and 276 males (52.5%), aged between 8 and 11 years old (m = 8.27, sd = 0.50). The data was collected in school context through a questionnaire built within the scope of thecurrent research and the Climate for Creativity in the Classroom Questionnaire. The analysiswas performed using a quantitative methodology. The parents and students were satisfied with the children’s school and the students perceived the classroom environment as creative. The students’ perceptions of the creative environment in their classroom predicted their satisfaction with multiple aspects of the school analysed. Results were compared with findings from previous research.
Diferencias de género en la elección de una carrera universitaria en estudiantes de educación media
Authors: Manzano¯Sanchez Harold
Published: June 2023

Este artículo analizó la asociación entre el nivel educativo de los progenitores, el desempeño en las pruebas Saber 11 y la autoeficacia universitaria para explicar las aspiraciones universitarias de estudiantes de grado once de educación media. El análisis se fundamentó en la Teoría Social Cognitiva del Desarrollo de Carrera/Pro- fesión (scct). 183 estudiantes de cuatro instituciones educativas públicas de Cali hicieron parte del estudio. Este estudio descriptivo e inferencial utilizó el análisis de rutas —path analysis— para evaluar tres modelos —general, mujeres y hombres— donde se revisó: (1) el nivel educativo de los progenitores influencia el des- empeño en las pruebas Saber 11; (2) las pruebas Saber 11 influencian la autoeficacia universitaria y (3) las aspiraciones universitarias; y (4) la autoeficacia influencia las aspiraciones universitarias. Los resultados muestran una relación estadísticamen- te positiva y significativa entre las pruebas Saber 11 y la autoeficacia, y entre la auto- eficacia y las aspiraciones universitarias en los modelos general y de los hombres. El modelo de las mujeres solo encontró este tipo de relación entre la autoeficacia y las aspiraciones universitarias. Contrario a previos estudios, no se encontró relación entre el nivel educativo de los progenitores y las pruebas Saber 11, ni entre estas y las aspiraciones universitarias. Se recomienda a los programas de orien- tación vocacional/profesional enfocar sus acciones educativas en disminuir los estereotipos de carrera, fortalecer la autoeficacia en las capacidades académicas y proporcionar experiencias significativas de aprendizaje en la construcción de los trayectos profesionales y ocupacionales ajustados a las expectativas personales y las demandas de un mundo cambiante.
PROACTIVE PUBLIC SERVICES: ON THE WAY TO ALGORITHMIZATION
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Talapina Elvira , Kozyar (Dvinskikh) Daria ,   Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

The Message of the President of the Russian Federation to the Federal Assembly dated February 20, 2019 establishes the requirement to provide public services in a new "proactive" mode. This regime is more convenient and accessible to the Citizens', and requires development of a legal framework that does not currently exist. Proactive public services algorithms legal regulation model is the purpose of this paper. The goal includes clarifying the concept and content of proactive public services, developing their typology, differentiating its legal regimes and designing a legal model for data processing. In order to achieve the goal, a set of methods was used: formal legal, the method of legal interpretation, as well as the comparative legal method. Research results suggest the typology of proactive services; proposals for differentiating the legal regimes of personal data processing and big data for the provision of proactive services, a legal model of data processing. The significance of the research work lies in an innovative comprehensive study of the legal interpretation and typology of proactive public services, and the definition of the legal regime of data processing used to provide proactive public services.
Journalistic Investigation in Wartime Conditions. Development or Decline?
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Vasilenko Mikita
Published: June 2023

The article is sanctified to the actual and debatable problem of development of journalistic investigation in wartime conditions. The attention is focused on the necessity of accumulation of more empiricists and further scientific researches in this direction. Main objective of the study. Determination of the main tendencies of development of journalistic investigation in the modern print and internet media and the proposals for optimization of the process. Methods. The method of content analysis became the basis of empiricists of the scientific article and the source for theoretical references and conclusions. The author used the historical and the comparative method of the study to clarify the main trends of genre development in general and journalistic investigation in particular. The method of generalization became necessary to systematize the facts that already occured in order to outline subsequently the most possible ways of development of journalistic investigation. The observation method appeared also productive. The results of the study. Journalistic investigation develops without regard to unfavorable circumstances. The tendencies to opposition to development are so serious, that it should be noted: journalistic investigation in its classic form may cease to exist. It should be borne in mind that any journalistic investigation is a powerful weapon. In our terms of ideological and direct war, it should not be made into manipulations. The theorists are recommended immediately to take into account, to comprehend and to systematize the rich empiric material accumulated in times of active phase of military operations.
Clinical, electrophysiological, molecular, and genetic characteristics of patients with Wolf–Parkinson–White syndrome: literature review
Authors: Tolstokorova Yuliya A. , Nikulina Svetlana Y. , Chernova Anna A.
Published: June 2023

The WolfParkinsonWhite (WPW) syndrome is a condition with early excitation of the heart ventricles due to the conduction of an electrical pulse along the atrioventricular pathway, such as the Kent, James bundle, and Mahaim fibers; the pulse is usually accompanied by supraventricular tachycardia, atrioventricular reciprocal tachycardia in 95% of cases, and fibrillation, atrial flutter, and other supraventricular tachycardia in other cases. WPW syndrome can be observed in patients of any age, approximately 130 per 10,000 people, with male predominance. The disease affects 0.150.25% of the population. Sudden cardiac death occurs in one patient per 1000 annually, and sometimes this is the first "business card" of the disease. This is mainly due to the lightning-fast formation of life-threatening arrhythmias, for example, with the transformation of atrial fibrillation into ventricular fibrillation. The morphological substrate is an additional atrioventricular connection. Currently, transcatheter radiofrequency ablation is the standard of the interventional treatment of WPW syndrome. WPW syndrome has a diverse etiology. Numerous studies reported that genetics play a significant role in the development of WPW syndrome. Several genetic predictors of WPW syndrome are presented in the modern literature, which may be relevant in predicting and diagnosing hidden forms of this syndrome, such as course, development of symptoms and manifestations, and reduction of the risks of sudden cardiac death.
Skin autofluorescence as an indicator of advanced glycation end-product accumulation in the prognosis of age-related cardiovascular disease: literature review
Authors: Lebedev Petr A. , Davydova Naila A. , Paranina Elena V. , Skuratova Maria A.
Published: June 2023

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are represented by heterogeneous molecular structures and their accumulation in organs and tissues reflects the intensity of oxidative stress and glycemia. As a physiological process, aging is associated with AGE accumulation and changing the morphology and functions of the vascular wall. Accelerated AGE accumulation initiates inflammation, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases, such as arterial hypertension, coronary heart diseases, and atherosclerosis of peripheral arteries; conditions associated with high cardiovascular risks such as prediabetes, diabetes mellitus type 2, and chronic kidney diseases are also characterized by the accelerated AGEs accumulation. The ability of AGEs to fluorescence underlies noninvasively in blood serum, tissues, and skin using a well-proven technique of autofluorescence, which is little known to domestic specialists. This review presents the possibilities of autofluorescence to reflect arterial wall remodeling, which includes stiffness, vascular endothelial function, atherosclerotic plaque formation, and instability, using modern materials. The review emphasizes the evidence base regarding the ability of this method to predict mortality and cardiovascular events in a large population from low to high risk.
Modern possibilities of correction of broncho-obstructive syndrome in chronic heart failure of ischemic origin in combination with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: simple randomized parallel group study
Authors: Evdokimov Vladimir V. , Evdokimova Anna G. , Stryuk Raisa I. , Yushchuk Elena N. , Kuvyrdina Natalia O. , Voronina Galina V.
Published: June 2023

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of complex basic therapy for chronic heart failure (CHF) of ischemic origin in combination with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with the inclusion of prolonged bronchodilators.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 67 patients (50 men and 17 women) with CHF IIIII functional class (FC) with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 45% in combination with moderate-to-severe COPD (GOLD). The patients were divided into three groups: group 1 (n=30) received formoterol as part of therapy, group 2 (n=19) received aclidinium, and group 3 (n=18) received a fixed combination of aclidinum and formoterol. The basic therapy for CHF included nebivolol, losartan, eplerenone, diuretics, low-dose glucocorticosteroids, nitrates, and cardiac glycosides (if necessary). The clinical condition of patients, intracardiac hemodynamics, was indicated using echocardiography, a 6-min walking test (6MWT), bifunctional 24-h monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate, and spirometry. Quality of life was assessed using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire, St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire, and Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale.
RESULTS: After 6 months of therapy, the clinical and instrumental parameters and quality of life improved in all groups. At the end of the observation period, the average FC of CHF and dyspnea severity decreased by 17.5, 18.2, 20.1 20.5, 24.2, and 28.1%, respectively. The increase in exercise tolerance was 22.1, 22.6, and 29.2%. An improvement in intracardiac hemodynamics was noted. The LVEF increased by 17.1, 20.5, and 24.6%, and the myocardial mass index decreased by 8.7, 14.2, and 17.4%. The total peripheral vascular resistance, degree of pulmonary hypertension, and duration and frequency of painless myocardial ischemia significantly decreased. The best results were obtained in group 3 using nebivolol, reninangiotensinaldosterone system antagonists, and a combination of long-acting bronchodilators. Therapy was well tolerated by all study groups, with no serious adverse side effects.
CONCLUSION: The inclusion of nebivolol and losartan in basic therapy, while taking long-acting bronchodilators, improves the clinical and functional states of patients and quality of life, and slows down disease progression. When used in a fixed combination, the use of aclidinium and formoterol improves spirometry to a greater extent.
Nilai-nilai kearifan lokal wayang topeng malangan sebagai sumber pembelajaran sejarah
Authors: Mahfud Muhammad Hasmal , Wahyudi Deny Yudo
Published: June 2023

Local wisdom is considered a solution to the nation's moral problems, which have been eroded by the negative side of globalism. Wayang Topeng Malangan is one of Malang's unique local wisdoms and has potential as a source of learning history, especially in Malang. The goal of this research was to look into local values in Malangan Mask Wayang art to use as a source for learning history in school. This research method uses qualitative methods and data collection through literature and interviews. The result is that the local wisdom of Wayang Topeng Malangan contains values in the form of religious values, moral values, and aesthetic values. The use of the Malangan Mask Puppet as a source for learning history in class can be used as an apperception for learning Hindu-Buddhist history in phase E or grade 10 high school in the form of apperception photos, pictures, and apperception videos and texts.Kearifan lokal dinilai sebagai solusi bagi permasalahan moral bangsa yang tergerus sisi negatif globalisme. Wayang Topeng Malangan salah satu kearifan lokal khas Malang dengan potensi sebagai sumber belajar sejarah khususnya di Malang. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menggali nilai-nilai lokal dalam kesenian Wayang Topeng Malangan untuk digunakan sebagai sumber belajar sejarah di kelas. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan pengumpulan data dengan kepustakaan dan wawancara. Hasilnya kearifan lokal Wayang Topeng Malangan mengandung nilai-nilai berupa nilai religius, nilai moral, dan nilai estetika. Penggunaan Wayang Topeng Malangan sebagai sumber belajar sejarah dikelas dapat digunakan sebagai apersepsi pembelajaran sejarah Hindu Budha di fase E atau kelas 10 SMA berupa apersepsi foto atau gambar dan apersepsi video dan naskah.
Determinants of neonatal mortality in Margaret Kenyatta Mother Baby Wing at Nakuru level 5 hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Ndungu Wainaina D. , Mogere Dominic M. , Atei Kerochi
Published: June 2023

Background: Nakuru county has 41.9 neonatal deaths per 1000 live births, more than double the national average of 19. This study examined Nakuru level 5 hospital neonatal mortality risk factors.
Methods: A retrospective mismatched case-control study was used. The 429 neonates (143 cases and 286 controls) were estimated assuming a 1:2 case-to-control ratio and 18% prevalence of exposure among controls. Binary logistic regression measured dependent-independent variable correlation.
Results: The study found that high parity, high number of stillbirths, positive HIV, HBsAg, syphilis, pregnancy-induced hypertension, antepartum hemorrhage, PROM 18hours, and maternal peri-partum increased the risk of neonatal. Similarly, mothers who had fewer ANC visits throughout their pregnancy had a higher risk of neonatal mortality compared to mothers who attended more than three ANC clinics, with mortality risk reducing by 69% and 59% for 1-2 visits and more than 3 visits, respectively, compared to non-attendance. Vaginal aided birth had an or of 2.188 and vaginal unassisted OR=4.533 compared to caesarian delivery. Antibiotics and prenatal dexamethasone decreased maternal mortality. Antibiotics lowered NMR or 0.381. Newborns admitted from referral facilities or labor wards had or 1.11 and or 6.220 death rates. Low birth weight, admission weight, gain weeks, and congenital defects increased mortality. In this study, birthweight decreased newborn mortality.
Conclusions: The study concluded that maternal characteristics, neonatal complications are key to improving neonatal outcomes. The study recommends regular training of staff working in the maternity and newborn unit on emergency care and neonatal resuscitation.
Indications, techniques, and outcomes of pit and fissure sealants in pediatric dentistry
Authors: Al Domyati Roaa Mohammad , Saif Nawaf Abdullah Al , Bogami Baidha Bakheet Al , Zughaibi Sarah Majid Al , Alkadi Ahmed Mohammed , Alotibi Turki Hassan , Alrashidi Ahmed Abdullah , Alhazmi Abdullah Hassan , Altasan Mazin Abdullah , Alshemaisi May Mohammed , Alamri Fahad Mohammed
Published: June 2023

Pit and fissure sealants are safe and effective preventive measures for reducing the risk of tooth decay in pediatric patients. The procedure for applying sealants is a relatively quick and non-invasive process that typically involves preparation, isolation, and etchant application. They are typically used on the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars, which have deep grooves and fissures that are difficult to clean. Sealants are mostly applied to the permanent molars in children, as they are the most susceptible to decay due to their deep grooves and pits sealants are non-invasive, cost-effective, easy to apply, and long-lasting. However, sealants cannot be used on teeth with existing decay, and they may need to be reapplied periodically to ensure continued protection. Sealants are not a substitute for good oral hygiene habits, regular dental check-ups, and cleanings. The necessity of the preventive dental procedure is based on the child's individual needs and the condition of their teeth.
Mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks reinforced with glass fibers and palm fibers: Experiments and simulation
Authors: Abdelkader Fidjah , Mohamed Rabehi , Cheikh Kezrane , Rabehi Rachid
Published: June 2023

The civil and mechanical engineers are interested in studying how much load structures can support. Recently, the use of environmentally friendly materials has become widely spread in the field of construction because they do not contribute to the propagation of greenhouse gases, unlike cement construction. In this research, we try to address the problem of the fragility of clay bricks. We use the compressed earth technique and add palm fibers and glass fibers. We want to know the effect of adding these fibers on density, speed of sound transmission rate, and stresses. Preliminary results show the addition of 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% of palm fibers and glass fibers, respectively. The density value increases between 1.1% and 11%. The speed of sound increases between 2.1% and 13.7%, and the stress value increases between 8.6% and 41%. These results enable us to set limits for the loads supported and borne by the walls built with these bricks.
Cyclic pulse loads generate the new concept in abdominal wall reconstruction: suture closure
Authors: Lesch Carolin , Kugel Fabio , Uhr Katharina , Vollmer Matthias , Nesse Regine , Kallinowski Friedrich , Fortelny René H.
Published: June 2023

Aim: Incisional hernias frequently occur after open abdominal surgery. Up to 30% of elective midline laparotomy closures result in an incisional hernia. The properties of a safe abdominal wall reconstruction must be assessed under lifelike conditions to obtain a realistic estimate of the durability. The interplay of the biomechanical qualities determines the long-term stability of a repair. Various suture materials and techniques for optimal closure of the abdominal wall are still under discussion. The results of this experimental study might significantly affect the active discussion about optimal suturing techniques for median abdominal wall closure. Methods: For this purpose, a bench test was developed that delivers repetitive cyclic pressure impacts to the abdominal wall, simulating coughs. This allows the assessment of the reconstructed abdominal wall as a compound. We used stiff porcine abdominal walls and elastic bovine flanks as model tissues. We chose two different types of defects. Type one consisted of a 15 cm long medial incision, whereas for type two, a 5 cm circular defect was added in the center of the incision. The incisions were solely sutured in large-bite (0.8-1.2 mm bites) or small-bite (0.5-0.8 mm bites) technique with Monomax® or PDS® sutures USP 2-0 or USP 1. The suture to wound length (SWL) ratio had to exceed 4:1. After suturing, the tissues were subjected to repetitive cyclic loading on a validated bench test. Results: We found that regardless of technique and material thickness, secure closure of median abdominal wall incisions is feasible by suturing. In larger defects, the small bites technique using Monomax® sutures achieves a safer closure compared to PDS® sutures. Conclusion: Based on the results of this experimental study, a tailored standardized closure technique after midline incision of the abdominal wall, including an optional mesh augmentation, is recommended.
Anode Biofilm Formation With Applied External Voltage
Authors: Koltysheva Dina , Shchurska Kateryna , Kuzminskyi Yevhenii
Published: June 2023

Background. The formation of an exoelectrogenic biofilm in a microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an important stage, because it affects later on current generation by the system. The fermented residue after methanogenesis as an inoculum contains not only exoelectrogenic microorganisms, but also methanogens, which reduce the productivity of MFC. The use of current allows the formation of a biofilm enriched with exoelectrogenic microorganisms.
Objective. The purpose of our study was to establish the parameters of MFC under periodic application of external voltage.
Methods. A two-chamber H-type MFC with a salt bridge between the chambers was used for the study. The anolyte was stirred with a magnetic stirrer for 4 h a day and a 3V voltage was simultaneously applied to create selective conditions for exoelectrogenic biofilm growth.
Results. The application of external voltage stimulated the increase in the current and voltage of the MFC. With the periodic application of an external voltage, the MFC current increased to 788 ± 40 mA for the MFC with a resistor and without load. After disconnection and discharge, the MFC current dropped to 189 ± 10 mA for the MFC without load and to 154 ± 8 mA for the MFC with a resistor, respectively. Under the conditions of MFC operation without applying external voltage, the current was 960 ± 50 mA for MFC with an open circuit and 672 ± 35 mA for MFC with a closed circuit when a resistor is connected. For all MFC, the current gradually decreased over time. MFC demonstrated capacitive behaviour: after accumulating charge for 4 h, a discharge from 622 ± 30 mV to 462 ± 23 mV was observed. Microscopy showed fouling of the anode. Since the fermented residue after methanogenesis is mixed consortium, the anodic biofilm was also mixed consortium enriched with different species of exoelectrogens.
Conclusions. Periodic application of external voltage allowed to increase the current by 17% and double the voltage compared to MFC without external voltage supply. However, after disconnecting the external voltage source, the MFC gradually discharged, that is, the current and voltage decreased. The maximum value of the current of the MFC with an open circuit was 22% more than the MFC with a closed circuit.
Improving the Efficiency of Radar Method for Monitoring Oil Spills on the Water Surface through the Use of an Active Antenna Array and Cosecant-squared Pattern
Authors: Shpenst Vadim Anatolievich , Khalturin Artem Alekseevich
Published: June 2023

Due to the accelerated development of the offshore method of oil production in recent decades, especially in the Arctic region, the risks of crude oil pollution of the waters of the World Ocean are inevitably increasing. These oil spills during the exploitation of shelf deposits, transportation of oil from production sites and other anthropogenic impacts have a devastating impact on the marine biosphere, economy and life of coastal regions. For operative monitoring of water surface and fixation of oil spills it is necessary to use modern, effective and reliable methods, remote monitoring tools. One of such methods is radar. This article deals with increasing the efficiency of the radar method of water surface monitoring by means of constructive modification of the radar antenna array and changing the shape of the radio signal. As a result of the literature review, theoretical analysis of radar and conducted mathematical modeling it is substantiated the increase of radar monitoring efficiency by using phased active antenna array and construction of the cosecant-squared pattern diagram of the radio signal.
An Extensive Approach Towards Engineering Design of Sewage Plants in China
Authors: Giwa Abdulmoseen Segun , Ali Nasir
Published: June 2023

The applicable conditions and scope of the underground sewage treatment plant include small amount of sewage, less available land on the ground, special requirements for the above-ground landscape, low groundwater level, easy-to-excavate geology, and the buried depth of the sewage return pipe is not very large. It is not under the main road, has certain distance from residential buildings, is not a depression and does not accumulate rainwater, and the sewage discharge requirements are not very strict. The underground sewage treatment plants are suitable in an area, where thermal insulation needs to be considered, less requisitionable land area, and higher environmental requirements The results of underground landscape design study showed that the design of principles, features, styles, water ecologies, combination between community and ecological friendly, operation and maintenance cost of the underground landscape should be emphasized. The construction of ecological complex will lead the sewage treatment plant exchange from minus assets to the ecological positive assets, which will meet the needs of future urban social economic development and environmental protection. The results of development direction exploration study showed that innovation on design concept, breakthroughs of key sewage treatment technology and variation of investment and operation mode can reduce the land occupation investment and operation cost, and the underground sewage plant with large scale and semi-underground mode owes broader prospects for development.
Critical Discourse Analysis of Theo Van Leeuwen's Inclussion Theory on Anti-Crime Editorials in Daily Newspapers Pos Kota February 2020 Edition
Authors: Bagus Hady Hartanto  , Erlina Chamalia Rochmah  , Goziyah Goziyah
Published: June 2023

This research aims to describe the author's attitudes and views on the common criminality of Indonesia in recent times, which is embodied in anticriminality. The research focuses on the preaching of the crime that is found in the Postal City daily issue of February 2020 by using a study analysis of the critical discourse of Theo Van Leeuwen. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research using the methods of content analysis. The data source used in this study is criminality news found in the Postal city newspaper February 23, 2020. The research Data uses the five news stories in the City Post's daily newspaper with a theme of criminality. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that Leeuwen's inclusion strategy was found in the Post Kota newspaper's February issue of 2020 with an anti-criminality theme of seven sentencesthat is (1) assimilation, (2) determinations, (3) dissociation, (4) The identification of, (5) Individualization, (6) identifications, (7) categorisation.

Keywords : Inclusion, Criminality, Post Kota, Daily NewsPaper.
Issues of payments for medicines in the provision of specialized medical care for compulsory medical insurance
Authors:   Federal Research Institute for Health Organization and Informatics of Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kadyrov F. N. ,   North-Western State Medical University I.I. Mechnikov
Published: June 2023

In the article, on the basis of regulatory legal acts, the issues of the legality of the use of co-financing mechanisms (co-payments) in the system of compulsory medical insurance are considered. The situations and conditions in which co-payments are legitimate are analyzed. It is concluded that it is necessary not to combat this phenomenon, but to regulate cases of co-payments on the part of insured citizens
Homogeneity of Bored Piles According to Results of Four-Channel Cross-Well Ultrasonic Monitoring
Authors: Snezhkov D. Yu. , Leonovich S. N. , Budrevich N. A.
Published: June 2023

The homogeneity of the structure of the boired pile shaft has been studied based on the results of four-channel inter-well ultrasonic (US) monitoring.  The actual lengthy of the piles has been determined with the detection of defragmentation of the pile shaft, the compressive defects have been determined, and continuity defects have been identified based on a joint analysis of data from the method of interwell ultrasonic monitoring. The use of four channels allows to control separately the peripheral and central areas of the pile in six directions. The data of the seismoacoustic method coincided with the parameters of ultrasonic monitoring in terms of identifying zones of concrete heterogeneity, reducing the pile cross section, etc. 

For all of the listed piles, data are not registered by the named test methods indicating defragmentation of the pile shaft – the presence of sections in the cross sections of which there is no concrete at all.  These test methods for all piles confirmed the compliance of their actual length with the design values. A significant defect in the continuity of the concrete of the 40op pile, according to the data of ultrasonic monitoring and seismoacoustic method, was registered in the interval of marks – (17.5–18) m, manifesting itself a sa decrease in the propagation velocity of the ultrasonic pulse from 25 to 50 % in two sounding directions, inclu-ding diametrical. This defect can be interpreted as a decrease in the effective section of the pile to 25–50 % of the average value. Defective sections of piles were found in their upper part at depth marks from 0 to –1.5 m, counting from the end surface of the head. At the same time, differences in the physical and mechanical parameters of concrete at these marks were also observed within the cross section of piles [1–5].
Inconsistent radiographic diagnostic criteria for Lisfranc injuries: a systematic review
Authors: Seow Dexter , Yasui Youichi , Yi Tammy Chan Li , Kubo Maya , Nei Masashi , Matsui Kentaro , Kawano Hirotaka , Miyamoto Wataru
Published: June 2023

Purpose
To evaluate the radiographic diagnostic criteria and propose standardised radiographic criteria for Lisfranc injuries.
Methods
A systematic review of the PubMed and Embase databases was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. The various radiographic criteria for the diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries were extracted. Descriptive statistics were presented for all continuous (as mean ± standard deviation) and categorical variables (as frequencies by percentages).
Results
The literature search included 29 studies that totalled 1115 Lisfranc injuries. The risk of bias ranged from “Low” to “Moderate” risk according to the ROBINS-I tool. The overall recommendations according to the GRADE assessment ranged from “Very Low” to “High”. 1st metatarsal to 2nd metatarsal diastasis was the most common of the 12 various radiographic diagnostic criteria observed, as was employed in 18 studies. This was followed by 2nd cuneiform to 2nd metatarsal subluxation, as was employed in 11 studies.
Conclusion
The radiographic diagnostic criteria of Lisfranc injuries were heterogeneous. The proposition for homogenous radiographic diagnostic criteria is that the following features must be observed for the diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries: 1st metatarsal to 2nd metatarsal diastasis on anteroposterior view or 2nd cuneiform to 2nd metatarsal subluxation on anteroposterior or oblique views. Further advanced imaging by CT or MRI may be required in patients with normal radiographs but with continued suspicion for Lisfranc injuries.
Level of Evidence:
4, systematic review
Improving groundwater quality through managed aquifer recharge
Authors: Day Andrew , Senevirathna Lalantha
Published: June 2023

The treatment of raw groundwater sources with high levels of problematic constituents, such as hardness and salinity, presents a significant challenge to water network operators and local councils and is a costly process to undertake on a continued basis. With the growing emergence of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) as a mainstream and accepted practice, some significant benefits and efficiencies can be achieved from recharging groundwater with higher quality water, including recycled water sources that have already been treated for problematic constituents in the initial abstraction process. The benefit of conducting aquifer recharge and effectively diluting the source water is that continued dilution improves groundwater quality. While this concept has been proven and is in practice in numerous contexts worldwide, it has yet to be explored within the regional Australian context. As such, it was identified that a gap exists within this body of knowledge and that it was justified to ascertain the viability of this practice on a real water supply network. To this end, an investigation of managed aquifer recharge for Bungendore, NSW was undertaken. This was done through an in-depth analysis of the town’s groundwater usage and existing water quality parameters, along with the determination of available water budgets and feasible locations for implementation. The research results were then further validated using computational fluid dynamics modelling, resulting in potential positive outcomes for the Bungendore context, which, if implemented, could result in significant water quality improvement and a reduction of treatment requirements for problematic constituents in groundwater supplies.
Evaluating the efficacy and safety of acotiamide in patients with esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction: study protocol for an investigator-initiated, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II trial
Authors: Esaki Mitsuru , Ihara Eikichi , Manabe Noriaki , Kawami Noriyuki , Iwakiri Katsuhiko , Akiyama Junichi , Kuribayashi Shiko , Uraoka Toshio , Ogino Haruei , Chinen Takatoshi , Misumi Akiko , Watanabe Hiroko , Suzuki Maya , Kishimoto Junji , Ogawa Yoshihiro
Published: June 2023

Background
We have determined that the impaired accommodation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) underlies the pathogenesis of esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO). We have also found that acotiamide may treat EGJOO by improving impaired LES accommodation. The effects of acotiamide in patients with EGJOO need to be further confirmed in a prospective study.
Methods
This trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to compare the efficacy and safety of acotiamide (300 mg/day or 600 mg/day) with those of a placebo in the treatment of patients with EGJOO. The primary endpoint will be the proportion of patients who report an improvement in symptom of food sticking in the chest after 4 weeks of treatment period 1. The secondary endpoints will be the proportion of patients with normalized integrated relaxation pressure (IRP), the value of change from baseline in the distal contractile integral, basal LES pressure, EGJOO–quality of life score, Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale, and the correlation between IRP and each symptom score. During the 2-year trial period, 42 patients from five institutions will be enrolled.
Discussion
This trial will provide evidence to clarify the efficacy and safety of acotiamide as a treatment for patients with EGJOO. Acotiamide might help improve the quality of life of patients with EGJOO and is expected to prevent the progression of EGJOO to achalasia.
Trial registration
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Kyushu University Hospital as well as the local IRBs of the participating sites for clinical trials and registered in the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials (jRCT: 2071210072)
Lemon Peel Essential oil and its Nano-Formulation as green alternatives Bioinsecticides to control Agrotis ipsilon (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Ahmed Habiba A. , Nassrallah Amr A. , Abdel-Raheem Mohamed A. , Elbehery Huda H.
Published: June 2023

Due to excessive use of synthetic pesticides the pest resistance developed along with pesticide residues accumulation in crops. Therefore, in order to control pests, many nations are switching from chemical-based agriculture to "green" agriculture, which makes extensive use of biopesticides. The destructive pest black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a polyphagous species that economically lead to loss to a broad range of crops including corn, cotton, wheat and many vegetables through the damage of foliar and roots. In this study we tested the lethal activity of Lemon Peel Essential Oil (LPEO) and its nano-form (LPEO-NPs) against the biological parameters of the black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon(Hufnagel). Lemon Peel Essential Oil (LPEO) has insecticidal activity against the black cutworm and causes different levels of effects on biological parameters of A. ipsilon according to its concentration and formulation. The overall data points to possible uses of nanoformulated essential oils in pest control. The overall data points to possible uses of nanoformulated essential oils in pest control.