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Corporate social responsibility in banking institutions: foreign experience
Authors:   Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, Lunkina Tetiana
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Introduction. The study examines the development of corporate social responsibility in banking institutions around the world. It is established that the foreign experience of corporate social responsibility is diverse, as it is related to the historical conditions of development and the peculiarities of the country's mentality. It has been found that in continental European countries, the concept of CSR has been more widely interpreted in the relationship between society and business; the American model of social responsibility implies greater independence of corporations; in continental Europe, there is a hidden form of corporate social responsibility; The Chinese model of corporate social responsibility is a hybrid of continental and American models; the Japanese model of corporate social responsibility is focused on the internal environment of the city's enterprise and assumes that the company has a solidary reputation. The analysis of the directions of development of corporate social responsibility of foreign banking institutions is carried out. As for Ukraine, the most common areas of CSR, including in the banking sector, are: conscientious payment of taxes, compliance with the law, charity. While enterprises of foreign origin, in addition to the above aspects, also see compliance with civil society, care for the environment, care for employees and more.It is proved that all these models of corporate social responsibility describe a different conceptual understanding of the goals of the organization, its society, the relationship of the organization with its internal and external environment. Based on this understanding, the organization can use various tools of corporate social responsibility to achieve its strategic goals.
Enterprises' Price Policy as an Element of Marketing Complex in Marketing-Management Systems
Authors:   V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kuzmynchuk N.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Introduction. Price and pricing is a way to respond quickly and qualitatively to internal and external factors changing. This is why, at the current stage of market economy development, enterprises must constantly improve their price policy framework. Studying ways of price policy’s influencing, such as establishment factors, ways of formation, methods of calculation allow to increase the profit of the enterprise Purpose. The purpose of article is to establish a relevant methodology for creation an enterprises' price policy, with will meet the requirements of marketing-management systems and improve the process of reaction to changes in enterprise objectives or internal and external influences.Results. The article discusses definitions of price and analyses the different scientist’s approaches to pricing policies, their objectives and key elements. A methodology was created for establishment the basis of the marketing price policy of an enterprise in the system of marketing-management, taking into account factors influencing the chosen target, the method of realization, the choice of a price strategy. The article establishes the dependence of price policy on various factors and classifies these factors into convenient categories. The new approach to price policy-making is justified by the price as the most effective factor in influencing profits. Price change is an opportunity to effectively influence the enterprise’s profits in a changing market economy. For the implementation of pricing, the article proposes calculation methods that are relevant for practical use. Conclusions. The study identified an important aspect of the price-setting model - its cyclicality. The main propose is block scheme for the process of establishing a price policy framework contains all the main processes involved in the creation, implementation and updating of management decisions during pricing
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF MALE RAT LIVER INDUCED BY CONDENSED TANNIN EXTRACT OF BELUNTAS LEAVE
Authors: Susetyarini Eko , Ainiah Fadiatul , Permana Fendy Hardian
Published: December 2022

This study at to determine the changes in liver histology of male rats after induction of condensed tannin extract of Beluntas leaves with control doses, 0.4 ml/kgBW, 2 ml/kgBW, and 3 ml/kgBW. This study is an experimental study for 14 days involving 24 samples of male rats. Parameters of histological structure changes were assessed by the scoring system for normal hepatocyte cell condition, parenchymatous degeneration, hydropic degeneration, and necrosis. One Way Anova test obtained a p value< 0.001 which means there was a significant difference in changes in the histopathological structure of liver cells significantly. Based on the Post Hoc test, it was obtained. between the control and treatment groups showed a significant difference between the control dose of 0.4 ml/kgBW, 2 ml/KgBW dose, and 3ml/KgBW dose. Meanwhile, the changes in liver histopathology between 2 ml/KgBW, and a dose of 3ml/KgBW were significantly the same.
Antidyslipidemic Effect of 5-Fluorouracil against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Dyslipidemia in Male Albino Rats
Authors: Elsayed Azab Azab , A M Yahya Rabia , M. Attia Ahmed , El.M.Shkal Karema , A. Yehia Mona
Published: December 2022

Background: Cyclophosphamide (CPA) is a drug with a wide spectrum of clinical uses. It is commonly used as anticancer and immuno suppressant agent. It induces hyperlipidemia and myocardium damage. 5-FU is widely used in the treatment of a range of cancers. 5-FU in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents improves response rates and survival in breast and head and neck cancers. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the antidyslipidemic effect of 5-fluorouracil against dyslipidemia induced by cyclophosphamide in male albinorats. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight male adult rats were grouped randomly into four groups (n=5 for each group). Group II cyclophosphamide (CPA): Cyclophosphamide at a dose of 10 mg/kg day by day through i.p. to rats for 14 days. Group III Fluorouracil (5-FU): 5-Fluorouracil at a dose of 10 mg/kg day by day in saline was given through i.p. to rats for 14 days. Group IV (CPA+5-FU): Rats were given CPA followed by 5-FU at a dose of 10 mg/kg per day (day by day) through i.p. to rats for 14 days. At the end of the experimental period, rats were anesthetized using light ether. Blood samples were taken and prepared for biochemical measurements. Results: Intraperitoneal administration of CPA or 5-FU resulted in a significant increase in the levels of serum lipids. The cholesterol, Triglyceride, and LDL levels in serum of CPA or 5-FU treated rats were significantly increased when compared to controls. When CPA was administered followed by 5-FU prevented the increase in serum lipid levels highlighting its hypolipidemic role as antagonism. Also, a marked decrease in HDL cholesterol was noted in CPA treated rats. These changes produced by CPA to serum levels of HDL were normalized when 5-FU is given to the treated rats compared to CPA administered rats. Conclusion: It could be concluded that treatment of rats with CPA induced dyslipidemia. However, 5-FU and CPA combination could produce a significant amelioration in the dyslipidemic changes, and it may be considered as a potentially useful candidate in the combination chemotherapy with CPA to prevent dyslipidemia. Future work should consider combined chemotherapy regimens, as two or more mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutic drugs could be more powerful than one mechanism.
Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırımların, Finansal Akımların ve Ticari Dışa Açıklığın Çevre Kalitesi Üzerindeki Etkisi: E-7 Ülkelerinden Nedensellik Kanıtları
Authors: ZUHAL Mustafa , SEYHAN Burak , AKYOL Mehmet
Published: December 2022

Gelişmekte olan ülkelerde ekonomik büyümenin ve refah artışının gerçekleştirilmesinde doğrudan yabancı yarımlar ve finansal akımlar önemli yer tutmaktadır. Ancak doğrudan yatırımlar ve finansal akımlar çevre kalitesi üzerinde doğrudan ve dolaylı etkileri bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada E-7 ülkelerinde 1990-2018 döneminde doğrudan yabancı yatırımların, finansal akımların ve ticari dışa açıklığın çevre kalitesi üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Dumitrescu ve Hurlin nedensellik analizi yapılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda seriler arasındaki nedensellik ilişkisinin ülkeden ülkeye göre değiştiği tespit edilmiştir. Ancak genel olarak, çevre kalitesi ile ticari dışa açıklık arasında çift yönlü nedensellik bulunmaktadır. Finansal akımlardan çevre kalitesine doğru tek yönlü nedensellik bulunurken, doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar ile çevre kalitesi arasında nedensellik tespit edilememiştir.
Türkiye`deki İstilacı Hymenopterler
Authors: KEKİLLİOĞLU Aysel , BIÇAK Zekerya
Published: December 2022

Turizm, gelişmiş ulaşım ve artan ticaret gibi insan faaliyetleri faunal elemanların dağılım alanları dışındaki habitatlara taşınmasına neden olmakta ve dolayısıyla yerli faunayı etkilemektedir. Bu faaliyetlerle taşınan organizmalar yerli olmayan, egzotik, istilacı veya tramp türler olarak adlandırılır. İstilacı türler, ekosistemi değiştirecek etkiye sahiptirler. Bu çalışmada İstilacı oldukları tespit edilen ve Türkiye`ye ait kayıt bildirilen Hymenopterlerden Sceliphron curvatum (Smith 1870), Tetramorium lanuginosum (Mayr 1870), Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille 1802), Anoplolepis gracilipes (F. Smith 1857), Linepithema humile (Mayr 1868), Nylanderia jaegerskioeldi (Mayr 1904), Nylanderia vividula (Nylander 1904), Cardiocondyla mauritanica (Forel 1890), Cardiocondyla emeryi (Forel, 1881), Monomorium pharaonis (Linnaeus 1758), Monomorium subopacum (F. Smith 1858), Pheidole indica (Mayr 1879), Pheidole teneriffana (Forel 1893), Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius 1793), Strumigenys membranifera (Emery 1869), Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander 1846), Hypoponera eduardi (Forel 1894), Hypoponera punctatissima (Roger 1859), Vespula vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1758), Solenopsis geminata (Fabricius 1804), Lasius neglectus (Van Loon, Boomsma & Andrasfalvy, 1990), Camponotus variegatus (Smith, F., 1858), Camponotus compressus (Fabricius, 1787), Camponotus maculatus (Fabricius 1782), Vespula germanica (Fabricius, 1793), Dryocosmus kuriphilus (Yasumatsu 1951), türlerine ait yapılan bu derlemede, bu türlerin doğal yaşam alanlarına, dağılım bölgelerine, ekolojik etkilerine, Türkiye`deki kayıtlarına değinilmiştir.
Cemaran Coliform dan Total Plate Count pada Daging Ayam Broiler: Studi Kasus di Pasar Tradisional Kabupaten Barito Timur
Authors: Rizaldi Akhmad , Zelpina Engki , Oktarina Karlini
Published: December 2022

Cemaran mikroba merupakan hal yang tidak dikehendaki ada di dalam bahan pangan karena dapat merugikan dan membahayakan kesehatan manusia. Coliform adalah mikroorganisme yang dapat digunakan sebagai indikator untuk menentukan kualitas dari pangan, sedangkan total plate count (TPC) adalah untuk mengetahui total mikroba dalam pangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui cemaran coliform dan TPC pada daging ayam yang dijual di pasar Tamiang Layang dan di pasar tradisional lain di Kabupaten Barito Timur. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan pada seluruh pedagang daging ayam di pasar. Sebanyak 13 sampel diambil di pasar Tamiang Layang dan 5 sampel di pasar lain, dengan total 18 sampel. Variabel yang diamati adalah cemaran coliform dan TPC pada daging ayam. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif terhadap cemaran coliform dan TPC. Hasil pemeriksaan menunjukkan bahwa rataan cemaran pada daging ayam yang dijual di pasar Tamiang Layang adalah: coliform 2,8 × 102 APM/g dan TPC 1,5 × 106  CFU/g, sedangkan pasar lain di luar pasar Tamiang Layang adalah: coliform 2,8 × 101 APM/g dan TPC 1,7 × 106 CFU/g. Persentase cemaran coliform dan TPC lebih tinggi di pasar Tamiang Layang dibandingkan dengan di luar pasar Tamiang Layang.
Fraternity, familial relationships, and politics in the light of the encyclical Fratelli tutti
Authors: Carbajo Núñez Martín
Published: December 2022

Based on the dignity and intrinsic sociability of the human person, this article asserts the importance of fraternity and family relationships in social life and in politics. Too many dreams about political integration have been shattered lately, while new walls of aggressive nationalism and isolationism are being built. In this situation, people everywhere feel the need for good politics and for “a healthy injection of family spirit.” (AL 183) In fact, there can be no universal fraternity without good politics, “built upon respect for law and frank dialogue between individuals.” (FT 196)
Crisis of Family Realities in Taiwan: Chiara Lubich’s Concept of „Unity“ as the Possible Core Path of Reconciliation
Authors: Huang Sonja Meiting
Published: December 2022

From the Past to the Present, Taiwan, as part of Chinese culture circle, has experienced distinct changes of family reality. Politics, economy, migration, and globalization have been or are the crucial factors to influence on the families. Polygamy, extended family, nuclear family, transnational family, same-sex marriage and diversified family construct the contexts of families in Taiwan. These multi-family forms seem to ingratiate themselves with the popular concept „diversity” which is articulated since 21th century. Many people think that “diversity” could eliminate conflicts, because not any part will be ignored; “diversity” shows tolerance, progress of society. In fact, there are at the same time more and more conflicts and problems occurred because of diversity. How would be the potential causes of problems? And how could these problems and conflicts in the families be dealt with? The core solutions seem not easy to find. Since 1960s, Chiara Lubich’s concepts: “unity,” “mutual love” and “the model of new family” were spread into Taiwan. Her concepts influence on many families to live in a new way. In this paper, some historical and current family models in Taiwan as well as the relation between the Chiara Lubich’s concept of “unity” and families will be explored to see whether her concepts could be the possible path to reconcile the conflicts of families, and how it could be possibly put into practice.
Relationships within the traditional Gidar family (northern Cameroon) on the basis of local orature
Authors: Różański Jarosław
Published: December 2022

Common to all of Africa is the attitude of the family towards procreation. It can safely be said that in the Gidar understanding, the family is more a community of mother and father than of husband and wife. The father was the unquestioned authority and traditional head of the family. The decisive voice was his, and everyone owed him absolute obedience. The woman clearly felt her inferiority, which was approved by all and confirmed by dozens of everyday, traditional rules of life. Children were a great gift, and their absence a sign of a curse. Therefore there was no occurrence of orphans, in the sense of children being left without caregivers. For orphans were never abandoned; there was always someone who would take care of them. This does not mean that their life was an easy one. The deceased ancestors were still involved in the daily events of family life, especially at times of sowing and harvesting, of initiations and of marriages.
Duszpasterstwo wojskowe na obszarze diecezji warmińskiej w latach 1850-1873
Authors: Jodkowski Marek
Published: December 2022

W drugiej połowie XIX wieku wprowadzono w państwie pruskim stałe duszpasterstwo wojskowe, dzięki któremu objęto opieką pastoralną większość katolików służących w armii pruskiej. W diecezji warmińskiej najczęściej angażowano do tej posługi księży pracujących najbliżej garnizonu. Zazwyczaj pełnili oni funkcję kapelanów pozaetatowych. Ich wynagrodzenie za pełnione obowiązki wśród żołnierzy było niewielkie. Szereg jednostek wojskowych znajdował się na obszarach diaspory katolickiej, do których dojeżdżali zamiejscowi księża. Niejednokrotnie oczekiwano od nich dodatkowych kwalifikacji, w tym znajomości języka polskiego, ze względu na stacjonujących tam polskojęzycznych żołnierzy. Dość często w miastach garnizonowych, które z posługą sakramentalną odwiedzał kapelan wojskowy, zakładano z czasem parafie katolickie.
Applications Type-2 Membership Functions in Fuzzy Logic Systems Under Conditions of Uncertainty Input Data
Authors: Kondratenko Nataliia R.
Published: December 2022

This work proposes fuzzy logics system with use of math apparatus of type-2 interval fuzzy sets. The present paper formulates the task of developing a formal approach, which would enable analyzing fuzzy systems in terms of their capability to describe uncertainties of input information using interval membership functions. In contrast with the type-1 fuzzy sets-based systems, which result in membership value in the form of a single digit, the type-2 fuzzy sets allow to obtain an interval of values of the final linguistic variable. This interval is the result of the uncertainties, which are present in the incoming data, as well as of the uncertainties, related to the nature of presentation of expertise. These peculiarities allow the interval fuzzy sets-based system to function operating with less informative incoming data as well as in case of data omission. These conditions make function of the type-1 fuzzy logical systems impossible. That is why use of the fuzzy logics systems with interval functions is seen expedient compared to the usual type-1 systems. However, such models may result in wide interval output. In case the resulting output of the model may not be used to solve a task or is not satisfactory for the developer, it is better to get to use of the three-dimension membership functions while obtaining the outcome as a linguistic interpretation. This work also describes the stages of building fuzzy knowledge base using the common rule of use of experimental data. This work also proposes an approach to evaluate the parameters of gauss type-2 membership interval functions by defining the membership functions permissible measuring ranges which allow for adequate modelling. As long as use of the interval membership function provides for the fuzzy system output value with certain interval, taking into account certain vector of input values, this work provides expert recommendations on how to evaluate the interval output.
Prototyping IOT project at WOKWI service
Authors: Tsyrulnyk Serhii M. , Tkachuck Vasyl M. , Tsyrulnyk Maksym O.
Published: December 2022

In the development strategy of Ukraine Industry 4.0, it is stated that relevant and promising scientific and engineering services are: the creation of new software products, including 4.0 technologies; industrial automation and complex engineering; development and production of complex, low-volume, or unique products. In the conditions of mixed education, which is related to the pandemic and martial law in Ukraine, the question of how to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for mastering the basics of developing and programming embedded systems that work with the use of smart technologies and Internet of Things technologies is quite relevant. . In the absence of access to ESP8266, ESP32 IoT modules, students are invited to simulate their work in the Wokwi cloud service. The paper considers the temperature and humidity monitoring system in the DWEET.IO cloud service on the ESP8266 IoT module and the DHT11 combined sensor. Prototyping the operation of such a system in the Wokwi service is performed on an ESP32 IoT module and a DHT22 sensor, with the simulation of data transmission to the IoT cloud service. The article provides the source codes of the temperature and humidity monitoring system program. The proposed approach allows for prototyping embedded systems that work using smart technologies and Internet of Things technologies without the presence of IoT modules and sensors. The Wokwi cloud service allows you to configure the software part of embedded systems and connect to real cloud services of the Internet of Things with the simulation of data exchange via a wireless interface using Wi-Fi technology of the 802.11g standard.
Relevance and means of preserving Russian-language search traffic of commercial sites when translating them into Ukrainian
Authors: Liman Vitaliy V.
Published: December 2022

The risks of reducing traffic from search engines when translating commercial sites from Russian to Ukrainian have been analyzed, and measures to minimize them have been proposed. Since in the Ukrainian segment of the Internet, a significant part of Internet trading sites uses the Russian language, when they are translated into the Ukrainian language in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State", there are risks of losing traffic from search engines. Due to the fact that when searching for goods on the Internet, some users enter search queries in Russian. To assess the ratio of Russian-language and Ukrainian-language search queries, statistical data from the Google trends service was used, according to which the number of Russian-language search queries for a number of popular product items significantly exceeds the number of similar Ukrainian. In order to investigate to what extent the language of search queries affects the ranking of search results of the Google search engine, the presence of Ukrainian-language snippets in the search results for Russian-language search phrases related to trade was analyzed. According to the obtained results, this presence is insignificant and, according to the investigated semantic core, in the first hundred sites of the Google.com.ua search result, in general, it does not exceed a few percent. Therefore, in order to deliver Ukrainian-language commercial offers to the target audience that uses Russian-language search queries, when translating sites into Ukrainian, it is necessary to use additional means aimed at preserving Russian-language traffic. The considered technical solutions that allow electronic trading platforms, the profitability and competitiveness of which depends from the number of visitor transitions from search engines, in compliance with the requirements of the Law, save Russian-language traffic by adding it to the traffic for Ukrainian search queries
Control and management of thermo-mechanical phenomena during the mechanical processing of products made of materials with a non-homogeneous structure
Authors: Usov Anatoliy V. , Kunitsyn Maksym V. , Sikirash Yulia E.
Published: December 2022

This article provides information technology on the analysis and synthesis of models for ensuring the quality characteristics of the working surfaces of products during mechanical processing, taking into account the defects of the material structure. Various micro defects are described, the development of which, under the influence of mechanical processing, leads to the appearance of cracks and their increase and, as a result, local or complete destruction. The problem of thermoelasticity for bodies weakened by inhomogeneities is solved. The probabilistic-statistical approach in increasing the accuracy of identification of technological processes of mechanical processing, development, and implementation of new, more effective methods and means of information and computer modeling is considered. The developed model takes into account the influence of inhomogeneities of technological origin (starting from the workpiece and ending with the finished product), which arise in the surface layer during the manufacture of structural elements, the analysis of which allows the creation of an information base of criteria, the implementation of which allows preventing the loss of functional properties of the responsible elements. Mathematical models of the dynamics of thermomechanical processes accompanying the mechanical processing of products from materials of the heterogeneous structure have been improved in the form of a spatially non-stationary formulation of the problem based on systems of differential equations of thermoelasticity in partial derivatives and discontinuity conditions on defects of the elastic-deformation characteristics of the processed material, which, unlike existing ones, made it possible to increase the accuracy of identification of mathematical models generally. Mathematical models of the system for evaluating the effectiveness of the functioning of technological complexes of mechanical processing have been developed, which make it possible to determine the relationship between the state parameters of the treated surfaces and the main controlling technological characteristics that provide the necessary properties of functionally gradient materials. Finally, the modeling results provide an opportunity to create effective information technology, which makes it possible to reduce the loss of functional properties of heterogeneous systems significantly.
Analysis of the working efficiency of the unified power quality regulator to change voltage fluctuations
Authors: Burbelo Mykhailo Josephovich , Lebed Denys Yuriiovych
Published: December 2022

Improving the quality of electricity is an urgent task for the development of the electric power industry, aimed at reducing electricity losses, increasing the service life of electrical equipment, and ensuring conditions for the normal technological process of electricity consumers. This article shows the analysis of the effectiveness of the application of a unified power quality regulator (UPQR) to minimize the range of voltage fluctuations (VQ), flicker dose and general harmonic distortion in the distribution system, which, as a result, improves the quality of electricity. The final simulation of the study is carried out using MATLAB/Simulink. To demonstrate the performance of URYAE, an analysis of the effectiveness of compensation of voltage fluctuations and the flicker indicator was carried out. URYAE was studied on the example of generation of active and reactive power of URYAE into the network and efficiency of compensation of passive current components. The initial data for performing calculations of voltage fluctuations are information on the parameters of the electrical network and a schedule of a random, rapidly changing electrical load, which causes changes in the network voltage, the swings of which can reach large values, for example, due to the inclusion of an asynchronous motor with a large starting current. Such phenomena are also caused by technological installations with a rapidly changing mode of operation, which is accompanied by active and reactive power surges and discharges by consumers such as welding machines, etc. The main objective of the study is to improve the quality of electricity, increase the service life of electrical equipment and ensure the conditions for the normal technological process of electricity consumers. The indicators characterizing the KN were considered: the range of voltage change (Ut) and the flicker dose (Pt). The purpose of the work is to analyze the efficiency of the URYAE with rapidly changing and non-linear load.
Information technology of provision recommendations in emergency situations
Authors: Baraban Serhii V. , Shevchuk Olena A.
Published: December 2022

In the work, information technology for providing recommendations in emergency situations was developed, which helps the dispatcher of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine when talking to a person at the scene of an emergency, and also correctly determines recommendations for further actions in an emergency, while the brigade on duty heading to the scene of an emergency. An analysis of models and methods of providing recommendations in emergency situations was carried out. The types and classes of information technologies that solve the task of providing recommendations are defined. The combined application of fuzzy logic and expert systems in the process of providing recommendations in emergency situations is proposed. The design of software tools for providing recommendations based on the methodology of analysis and design of Structured analysis and design technique (SADT) systems has been completed. Software tools have been developed to determine the necessary key parameters by which each characteristic of an emergency situation is determined. In accordance with the tasks, the structural organization of the software product is proposed, the class diagram and the scheme of the algorithm of the program are developed and described. Software for providing recommendations in emergency situations has been developed, which improves the quality of providing recommendations in emergency situations due to the integration of technologies of expert systems and fuzzy logic. Software testing and analysis of information technology for providing recommendations in emergency situations was carried out. The work was carried out in accordance with the direction of scientific research of the Department of Computer Sciences of Vinnytsia National Technical University and the plan of scientific and educational and methodological work of the department.
Suitability of alternative dispute resolution methods based on risk factors to the Sri Lankan construction industry
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Hapuarachchi H.N.M. , Udayangani K.
Published: December 2022

Disputes in construction projects always used to resolve in litigation, where nowadays parties use new innovative dispute resolution methods known as Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)s. Many ADR-related studies in the local context are relevant to its applicability, enforceability, and effectiveness, whereas less studies exist on the choice of ADR method(s). Further, the literature proves risk in construction projects can be used as a criterion to select ADR methods, where studies are very less. Followingly, this study focused on developing a matrix based on risk factors in the construction industry for the choice of ADR method(s) under mixed research approach. The literature survey explored ADR method(s) and risk factors. Expert interviews were executed with five experts to filter the risk factors under the choice of ADR method(s) where 10 out of 15 risk factors were chosen as applicable for the study. Then, a structured questionnaire was designed with expert interview findings and distributed among 40 experts, where 34 responses were received. The responses were analyzed through Relative Importance Index technique. Thus, ADR methods were ranked against risk factors based on RII values and developed the matrix. The result proves negotiation is the best ADR method where conciliation, mediation, dispute adjudication and arbitration are suitable respectively.
Role of urban planning & design interventions in strengthening the sense of place of historic sites in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Subasingha S.M.V.U. , Rathnayake R.M.S.R. ,   University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2022

Urban planning or design interventions that alter the built environment or the current functions of the place in which they are implemented have the potential to change the meaning of those places, particularly for those who use them. This study addresses the growing knowledge gap regarding the role of planning and design interventions in strengthening the sense of place taking two planning and design interventions in historic sites in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, as examples. A sample of 35 users were interviewed to get the average community perception, consisting of students, workers, nonemployees, and businessmen. Amongst the two projects, based on the research findings, Lake Round Development Project is recorded as the most frequently visited, closest, and the most memorable historic place in Kurunegala compared to Rajapihilla Park development. This leads to the conclusion that planning and design interventions have different abilities to either hide or emphasize place values, such as historic value, and affect the sense of place and overall urban image.
A Property valuation model to identify thriving real estate opportunities, based on spatial factors
Authors:   university of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Senadheera S. , Warusavitharana E. ,   university of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2022

Traditional valuation techniques are used to evaluate the value of a property in most developing countries, despite the fact that the world is expanding with new technical developments in every discipline, including spatial science. Traditional techniques are primarily biased on physical and economic variables, but not on spatial variables. As a result, the purpose of this study is to investigate the gap in practice in advanced valuation approaches that can grasp the impact of spatial (geographical) variables on a property's value. In order to experiment it, a valuation model using the Geographical Information System has been created for an urban local area that generates the spatial heterogeneity of property values. Also, a coefficient of correlation analysis was carried out to identify relationship strengths with the property’s value. Results indicated that in the case study area, the strongest impact on property value is from the spatial variables of distance to main city, distance to major “A” class road and breadth of access road in order. Further, a multi linear regression equation has been derived to generate an estimation of each plot’s property assessed value. Ultimately this model could serve as a guidance tool for any real estate party to estimate property values based on spatial variables.
Development of a blasting simulator considering gas-rock interaction
Authors:   Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan, Wataru IKAWA , Daisuke FUKUDA ,   Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan, Yoshiaki TAKAHASHI ,   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, Tei SABURI ,   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, Shiro KUBOTA ,   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, Jun-ichi KODAMA ,   Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan, Yoshiaki FUJII ,   Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan
Published: December 2022

Optimization of rock blasting in mining engineering is essential for energy efficiency, cost reduction, and safety. In contrast, the dynamic rock fracture process due to blasting involves highly complex and rapid processes. Thus, it is crucial to develop a reasonable numerical simulator for blasting which can model the following processes: (i)detonation-induced shock wave and gas expansion, (ii)complex dynamic fracture process of rocks, (iii)gas-rock interaction including the impact of shock waves on the blasthole surface and the inflow of blast-induced gas into a dynamically evolving fracture network. Besides, massively parallel computation is indispensable to dealing with the computationally expensive coupling processes (i)~(iii). To this end, this study couples the cubic-interpolated pseudo particle (CIP) method, the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) and the immersed boundary method to model the processes (i)~(iii), respectively. A massively parallel computing scheme with general-purpose graphics-processing units (GPGPU) is incorporated for the parallel computation. The applicability of the developed simulator is investigated using a single hole blasting problem. Although further improvements must be achieved, the proposed blasting simulation results indicate that all the processes (i)~(iii) can be reasonably traced. In conclusion, the developed simulator is expected to help investigate the optimization of rock blasting.
Upgradability of Quarry Dust Use as a Substitute for River Sand in Plastering Works in Construction Industry
Authors:   Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Weerarathne KH , Krishanth S , Vithulyan S , Dissanayake DMC
Published: December 2022

Due to its low supply and high demand, river sand has become one of the priciest building construction materials. Riverbeds are overly mined for river sand to cater to the high demand, and this has been causing irreversible environmental damage. Manufacturing sand (crushed stones/quarry dust), offshore sand, dune sand, fly ash, and granulated waste are some of the potential substitutes for river sand. This study examined the feasibility of quarry dust as a substitute for river sand for plastering indoor walls under multiple testing scenarios. After removing fines through wet sieving, the upgraded quarry dust can be used as a substitute for river sand for indoor wall plastering.
Investigation of antifungal activity mechanisms of alpha-pinene, eugenol, and limonene
Authors: KONUK Hatice Büşra , ERGÜDEN Bengü
Published: December 2022

Plant essential oils are preferred in cosmetics, medicine, food, and beverage industries for various purposes. α-Pinene is found mainly in eucalyptus oils, eugenol is the active ingredient in clove oil, and limonene is the major component in the oil of citrus fruit peels. In this study, we aimed to determine the antifungal activity of α-pinene, eugenol, and limonene against Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells. Besides, we focused on revealing the target side of the compounds on the yeast cells.
Firstly, the antifungal activity of compounds was tested via minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) measurement. After that, we performed a sorbitol effect assay to understand whether it acts on the cell wall or not. With sorbitol, the MIC values were not changed. It means that they are not effective on the yeast cell wall. Then, we measured the extracellular conductivity increase upon treatment with the compounds to understand the effect on the cell membrane. Eugenol and limonene were not changed the extracellular conductivity, and there was no ion leakage from the cell membrane. On the other hand, α-pinene damaged the yeast cell membrane causing a sudden increase in conductivity due to ion leakage. An ergosterol effect assay with α-pinene was performed to detect cell membrane disruption via ergosterol or not. With ergosterol, the MIC value was not changed. α-Pinene must have another target than the ergosterol in the yeast cell membrane. Finally, revealing the mode of action of compounds against yeast cells will provide new insights into their usage in various fields.
«Платформінг» як інструмент трансформації аудіовізуальних індустрій в епоху діджиталізації: перспективи та ризики
Authors: Печеранський Ігор , Шевчук Юлія
Published: December 2022

Мета статті – проаналізувати феномен «платформінгу» як інструмент трансформації організаційної ідентичності аудіовізуальної індустрії та розкрити пов’язані з ним перспективи й ризики на сучасному етапі.
Методологія дослідження ґрунтується на міждисциплінарному підході, що дає змогу осмислити феномен «платформінгу» як складник сучасних аудіо-візуальних індустрій на перетині мистецтвознавства, культурології та медіаекономіки. Також використано метод теоретичного узагальнення, що дозволив сформулювати можливі перспективи та ризики розвитку стрімінгових платформ в епоху діджиталізації, та діяльнісний підхід, на базі якого використання онлайн-майданчиків представлено як процес «платформування» аудіовізуального контенту з урахуванням медіаконвергенції.
Результати. Стверджується, що вплив «платформінгу» на аудіовізуальну індустрію та її організаційну ідентичність лише збільшується, істотно трансформуючи останню. Під впливом діджиталізації та «стрімінгової революції» в межах аудіовізуального поля відбувся перехід від «мономедійної індустрії» до нової «мультимедійної індустрії», де одну з провідних ролей відіграють онлайн-платформи (Netflix, MUBI, Festival Scope, Curzon HomeCinema та ін.), їхня здатність швидко розвиватися та реагувати на запити аудиторії, надаючи своїм споживачам новий та цікавий контент. Доведено, що застосування стрімінгових платформ розширює спектр традиційних форм трансляції інформації, змінює аудіовізуальний ланцюжок постачання контенту, долаючи просторово-часові бар’єри та виходячи на глобальний рівень, а також образ і параметри аудіовізуального мистецтва в ХХІ столітті. Окрім перспектив застосування «платформінгу», вказано й на потенційні ризики.
Наукова новизна визначається розкриттям специфіки вказаного феномену як інструмента трансформації аудіовізуальної індустрії в епоху діджиталізації, що дотепер не знайшло належного висвітлення в українському академічному дискурсі.
Риси епохи неоліту в музичному фольклорі
Authors: Іваницький Анатолій
Published: December 2022

Мета статті – дослідити роль сонцевороту та сонцестояння у віруваннях та ритуалах неолітичної людини, а також звернути увагу на певну особливість календарного фольклору – «переходу» обрядовості солярних циклів.
Методологія. У процесі дослідження використано такі методи: джерелознавчий (опрацювання наявних досліджень, присвячених створеній в неоліті сакрально-профанної картини світу, яка відома нам у вигляді різноманітних структурно-типологічних моделей); аналітичний (осмислення неоліту та його відгомонів у музичному фольклорі), а також метод теоретичного узагальнення.
Результати. Колядування й щедрування (зимове сонцестояння), веснянки, гаївки (весняне рівнодення) та купайло (літнє сонцестояння) – є трьома головними віхами календарного циклу й пов’язаної з ними обрядовості. Між обрядовістю цих трьох сонячних фаз спостерігається певна причинно-наслідковість; до нашого часу дійшли ритмоструктури, які були знаками пір року. Обрядовість зимового сонцестояння у неоліті (колядування та щедрування) зосереджувалася на відтворювально-вегетативній магії (а саме – забезпечення врожаю, приплоду тварин). Надалі сакральний місток вибудовувався до весняного рівнодення – власне, до початку землеробського року. Навесні розпочиналася реалізація ініційованого у день зимового сонцестояння сакрального забезпечення рослинного й тваринного відтворення. Таке значення мають очевидні у весняному циклі паралелі до зимових обрядів (часові лінії з обходом дворів: колядки – риндзівки – кустові та ін.). Ці тематично-функційні цикли у тогочасному світогляді не є ізольованими: вони були свого роду магічними сходинками до наступного сонцевороту, а значить – психологічно готували зміну обрядових дійств та музичного «супроводу» цих дійств.
Наукова новизна статті полягає у виявленні особливостей відображення доби неоліту в музичному фольклорі.
Творчість композитора Миколи Ластовецького в контексті музичного життя міста Дрогобича
Authors: Ластовецька-Соланська Зоряна
Published: December 2022

Мета статті – дослідити творчий доробок сучасного українського композитора Миколи Ластовецького крізь призму музичної інфраструктури міста Дрогобича.
Методологія. В процесі аналізу конкретних прикладів суспільно-культурних інспірацій та мистецьких потреб дрогобичан використано аналітичний методологічний принцип.
Результати. Акцентовано, що в місті Дрогобич Львівської області наявна розвинена музична інфраструктура, яка почала формуватись ще наприкінці ХІХ ст. відповідно до суспільних та культурно-мистецьких потреб мешканців краю. Сучасна музична інфраструктура міста забезпечує умови для оптимальної реалізації виконавської, композиторської, освітньої, гастрольно-концертної, культурно-організаторської, мистецько-громадської та нотовидавничої діяльності. Констатується безпосередній вплив музичної інфраструктури міста на творчість Миколи Ластовецького. Значну частину творів митець написав «на замовлення», які мали різний характер – особисті; замовлення від громади міста (з нагоди відкриття пам’ятника Юрію Дрогобичу була написана кантата «Повернення Дрогобича», відкриттю пам’ятника В’ячеславові Чорноволу приурочена кантата «Пісня про Чорновола»); від церковних установ (кантата «Псалми Давида» булла створена до відкриття пам’ятника 2000-літтю від Різдва Христового); театрів. Окрім вищезгаданих присвятних кантат, композитор створив симфонічні, хорові, фортепіанні та камерно-інструментальні композиції, музику для театру, різножанрові твори на слова локальних поетів. Активний фестивальний та конкурсний рух міста зумовив потребу написати низку творів, розрахованих на конкретних виконавців (Ірину Лемех, Яну Гордельянову (Ващук) та ін.).
Наукову новизну становить як аналітичний ракурс статті, так і аплікація категорії інфраструктури на музичну творчість сучасного українського композитора у зв’язку із регіональними мистецькими потребами та суспільно-культурними традиціями дрогобицького краю.
Вистава «Камінний господар» Івана Уривського в інтертекстуальних параллелях вітчизняного театру
Authors: Бойко Тетяна
Published: December 2022

Мета статті – висвітлити концепти вистави «Камінний господар» Івана Уривського в інтертекстуальних паралелях вітчизняного театру.
Методологія дослідження. Спирається на загальнонаукові методи: аналітичний (для вивчення специфіки національної драми та поняття інтертекстуальності), типологічно-структурний (для аналізу сценічної історії драми Лесі Українки «Камінний господар») та феноменологічний (для визначення оригінальності й креативності режисерської практики Івана Уривського).
Результати. Режисер Іван Уривський демонструє специфіку роботи з творами національної драматургії. Сценічний простір «Камінного господаря» насичений символікою, що викликає у глядачів асоціації, рефлексії й зчитування символів. У статті схарактеризовано смислотворчі параметри національної драматургії та визначено сутність поняття «сценічна класика». Зокрема, сучасне режисерське прочитання драми «Камінний господар» Лесі Українки викладено в ретроспективі картин минулого й розумінні певної тенденційності сценічної історії. Ця вистава непересічна завдяки глибокій культивації інтертекстуального поля драми. Режисер зняв із романтичних котурнів героїв цієї п’єси та по-новому розставив акценти. Інтенція донни Анни – «Нема без влади волі» – стала лейтмотивом вистави, що змодельована наперекір сценічній традиції і демонструє нову якість режисерського мислення. Образ жіночого марнославства, відтворений у виставі І. Уривського за допомогою деформованих скульптурних чудовиськ, апелює до сучасних соціальних стандартів. Сила, влада, воля – тріада, що скеровує шлях людей до успіху.
Наукова новизна цієї статті визначається введенням до наукового обігу концептів вистави «Камінний господар», яку проаналізовано крізь призму інтертекстуальних нашарувань сценічної історії цієї драми.