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The Importance of Digital Transformation (5.0) in Supply Chain Optimization: An Empirical Study
Authors: Chidozie Bernardine , Ramos Ana , Ferreira José , Ferreira Luis Pinto
Published: February 2024

The topic of digital transformation in supply chain optimization has garnered considerable attention in recent years due to its importance. The purpose of the study was to offer empirical evidence and insights into the advantages and obstacles linked with digital transformation in supply chain management. To investigate the effects of digital transformation on supply chain optimization, the research employs a hybrid methodology and comprehensive approach that includes a thorough literature review, the creation of a theoretical framework, and the presentation of empirical finings through various case studies using the predefined selection criteria. The case analyses highlight crucial elements that support effective digital transformations, including real-time data analytics, teamwork, blockchain technology, digital twin augmented and virtual reality and collaborative robots. The practical implications from the findings of this study, proffers insights that can be extremely helpful for professionals in various industrial sectors and businesses planning similar digital transformation journeys. This empirical study with regards to the implication of Digital transformation 5.0 on supply chain management is novel to the body of literature. It is however necessary to conduct more study to confirm the results, apply them to a wider range of businesses, and investigate different aspects of digital transformation in supply chain optimization.
ANALISIS DETERMINAN STRESS DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DAN TURNOVER INVENTION: STUDI KASUS LEMBAGA KEUANGAN PERBANKAN DAN NON PERBANKAN DI SURABAYA
Authors: Vanny Kusuma Putri Novarinda , Sundjoto  , Rahayu Sri
Published: February 2024

Stress is something that can be experienced by employees and staff who work in any sector (education, health or economic sectors). This research analyzes stress through the variables 1) Role Overload, (2) Role Conflict,(3) Role Ambiguity, (4) Work Family Conflict which influences Turnover Invention through the influence of the Performance variable.

This research used a total of 240 respondents who were divided into 5 characteristics, namely Age, Gender, Position, Age and Education Level.

The results of this research are that Role Overload, Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity and Work Family Conflict have a negative effect on Performance. On the other hand, the stress variable has a positive effect on Turnover Invention. Employee performance has a negative effect on Turnover Invention.

Keywords: Stress, Performance, Turnover Invention
PENGUKURAN KEPUASAN DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KONSUMEN JASA KULINER MIE GACOAN (STUDI KASUS PADA MIE GACOAN AREA SURAKARTA)
Authors: Wulandari Oktavia , Setyawan Anton Agus
Published: February 2024

This research aims to look at the mediating role of service quality in the relationship between consumer service orientation behavior and physical facilities with Mie Gacoan consumer satisfaction in Surakarta.

The research respondents were students at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who had made purchases at Mie Gacoan in Surakarta region. Data is collected through questionnaires and will be processed using PLS-SEM techniques using SmartPLS.

The results conclude that consumer service orientation behavior and physical facilities have a positive and significant effect on the quality of culinary service consumer service in the Surakarta area. Meanwhile, service quality has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction of Mie Gacoan in the Surakarta region
Efectos Psicológicos causados por la COVID-19 en los estudiantes con discapacidad y sus padres
Authors: Delgado Graciela
Published: February 2024

A inicios del año 2020, el mundo se ve afectado por una emergencia de salud pública causada por la COVID-19 con los altos niveles de contagio y muertes. Su rápida propagación en todo el mundo llevó a las autoridades sanitarias a declararla pandemia e imponer medidas de restricción y confinamiento para minimizar los riesgos de contagio y letalidad (OMS, 2020). Los centros educativos fueron cerrados acogiéndose a la modalidad virtual y los servicios de apoyo a estudiantes con discapacidad fueron cancelados, ocasionando graves trastornos psicológicos y dificultades en el acceso a los aprendizajes en la población (ONU 2020). La revisión bibliográfica ha demostrado que existen grandes inequidades en las oportunidades educativas, pues el 34.7% de los docentes no contemplaron ajustes curriculares en su planificación. Quedó evidenciado la urgente necesidad de revisar las políticas públicas actuales, fortalecer programas de capacitación continua para los docentes, orientación y acompañamiento a los padres de familia y desarrollar propuestas concretas dirigidas a asegurar una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de calidad conforme al ODS 4.
Presencia y permanencia de las enseñanzas no presenciales a partir de la COVID
Authors: Rodríguez Fuentes Antonio
Published: February 2024

El momento actual va a marcar un hito en todas las dimensiones de la historia de la humanidad. Se debe a la pandemia sufrida como consecuencia de la propagación del coronavirus SARS-COVID19 mundialmente. Todos los sectores de la sociedad se han visto afectados de una u otra manera, directa o indirectamente. El educativo no ha sido la excepción. Las medidas adoptadas por la mayoría de los sistemas políticos, basadas en diferentes restricciones de interacciones entre personas, han acarreado cambios drásticos y súbitos en la educación tradicional. La enseñanza no presencial ha sido la medida más radical, que aún se observa en muchos panoramas. Ha exigido cambios obligados en roles de los agentes educativos, métodos de trabajo, recursos de acceso a la educación, temporalización y desarrollo de actividades, así como modalidades de evaluación. Con esperanza de que la humanidad y la ciencia consigan vencerán esta situación, se invita a reflexionar sobre los nuevos caminos andados durante este tiempo, para aprender de ellos y perpetuar los convenientes. Por ejemplo, combinar la enseñanza no presencial en el marco didáctico formal del sistema educativo para colectivos, contextos y momentos en los que resulten más apropiada. Este es el deseo de este nuevo monográfico que se presenta en el año que esperamos finalice la pandemia, aun con la coexistencia del virus durante algún tiempo más.

Palabras clave: Enseñanza no presencial, online y off line, sincrónica y asincrónica.
SISTEMAS DE MOVILIDAD URBANA: UN RETO PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES CON DISCAPACIDAD DE LA UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ EN LA CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ
Authors: Acosta Luis
Published: February 2024

La discapacidad, es un reto para todas las personas que día a día requieren movilizarse de un punto a otro, esto debido a que las ciudades están diseñadas para personas con características estándar. Estos diseños dificultan el uso de los sistemas de transporte, lo que impacta directamente en la calidad de vida de las personas con discapacidad.

Este estudio busca medir la calidad de los servicios de transporte utilizados por estudiantes con algún tipo de discapacidad de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá del Campus Víctor Levi Sasso. Se describen los principales factores de la movilidad urbana y cómo esta impacta en la integración a la sociedad de los estudiantes. A través de la aplicación de una encuesta se logra medir la calidad percibida por los estudiantes al utilizar los servicios de transporte y se representan las principales deficiencias en materia de movilidad urbana.

En base a los resultados obtenidos se exponen recomendaciones que pueden aportar a pensamientos inclusivos, que fomenten cambios en los sistemas de movilidad urbana en Panamá, con lo cual los mismos no sean un reto, sino una vía para asegurar la integración de los estudiantes con discapacidad.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Fasilitas Preservasi Arsip Statis Guna Meningkatkan Tata Kelola Bidang Kearsipan Pemerintahan
Authors: Ramadhan Ndaru , Adinda FA Jovanscha Qisty
Published: February 2024

This research discusses the implementation of static archive preservation facilitation at the Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. This research aims to find out and analyze how the facilitation of static archive preservation is implemented and the obstacles in the Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this research are young archivists and advanced archivists, while the object of this research is the implementation of static archive preservation facilitation at the Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The data sources in this research are primary data obtained through interviews with informants and secondary data obtained through literature reviews. The collection techniques used in this research are observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this research show that the implementation of preservation facilitation at the Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta includes several stages, namely sorting, coding, checking ink for cartographic archives, making deacidification fluid, applying Methyl Cellulose glue, drying archives, pressing archives, and storing archives. However, there are still several obstacles, namely the condition of the archives, which are damaged or parts of the archives are incomplete; limited human resources, which affect the division of employee work; limited facilities and infrastructure in the form of drying places; and budget limitations, which cause the number of archives to be preserved to be limited.
Representation of A. Blok’s creative work in video poetry
Authors: Zaitseva Tatiana Borisovna , Tsurkan Veronika Valentinovna , Veseleva Alena Olegovna
Published: February 2024

The aim of the research is to identify the most important features in representation and reception of A. Blok’s poetic texts in the genre of video poetry presented at the international festival ‘Videostikhiya’. The paper examines the specifics of video poetry as a new sphere in art associated with the search for both modern forms of poetic creativity and ways of its interpretation and representation; analyzes video clips based on A. Blok’s poems. Scholars’ attention is focused on the complexity of audio visualization of the works by the symbolist poet, who perceived life in its transcendent essence. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that for the first time, the results of analysing modern works in the genre of video poetry based on Blok’s texts are presented; approaches to the study of the visual sphere of A. Blok’s poems are expanded. It is proved that the representation of A. Blok’s creative work in video poetry has its own specifics: the authors can modernize the Blok text, deepening the perception of the poem through metaphorical and symbolic video sequences, or recreate the context, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of the Silver Age; intertextual inclusions also help each of the video artists to present in the media space a new reading of A. Blok’s poetic statement about the world and about people.
Diary texts of V. D. Kasyanov in the aspect of diachronic study of word collocations
Authors: Kudryavceva Ekaterina Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2024

The research objective is to identify semantic shifts that occurred in word collocations, documented in the diaries of archpriest V. D. Kasyanov, and the nature of changes in collocability of certain prepositional-case forms. The scientific novelty of the study lies in identifying semantic changes that occurred over a century and a half and were not reflected in lexicographical sources, revealed through the analysis of word syntagmatic relationships. Additionally, for the first time, the collocational possibilities of some words and prepositional-case forms in the modern Russian language are compared with those in the 19th-century language. The study identified lexemes that have non-standard collocability according to contemporary Russian standards, indicating the presence of components in their meaning that were subsequently lost, corroborated by data from the National Corpus of the Russian Language. For some words, semantic shifts lead to a complete loss of lexical-syntactic expression of semantic valency or show a tendency towards such loss. The analysis also revealed that modern case forms "по + Dative case" and "от + Genitive case" demonstrate a more limited collocability compared to the 19th-century language.
Technology and results of studying the surface interaction for charged particles flow in low-temperature plasma
Authors: Brzhozovsky Boris , Zinina Elena , Martynov Vladimir
Published: February 2024

An analysis of approaches to studying the interaction of the surface with a stream of charged particles is presented in order to increase the efficiency of the process of low-temperature plasma modification of the surface layer. The results of the analysis showed that it is theoretically difficult to study the interaction, therefore, it is interesting to study it empirically using electrochemistry methods that allow us to investigate the phenomena of mixing and spreading of a liquid placed on the surface caused by molecular interaction processes. An off-the-shelf technology for studying surface interaction for charged particles flow in a low-temperature plasma has been found. The technology is based on the surface interaction for a particle flow simulator, using an aqueous 3,0 % NaCl salt solution. During the course of studying, it was found, firstly, that the results of interaction are actively influenced by chemical processes between the surface and the ions of the solution, depending on the value of the potential of the electric field applied to the surface, as well as due to its microrelief, and secondly, that the main boundary process running under surface interaction and solution is adsorption. The data of the analysis of the effects of exposure to the plasma surface are presented. They proved the reliability of study results, since the course of chemical and adsorption processes also take place. In general, the materials presented in the article allowed making conclusion that the developed technology makes it possible to determine the conditions that ensure an increase in the efficiency of the low-temperature plasma modification process contributing to the improvement of both surface (electrochemical) and volumetric (physical mechanical and electrophysical) properties if it is used either in the initial state or in the state changed by plasma particles.
Analysis of Age and Gravidity Factors with the Occurrence of Prolonged Parturition in the Midwifery Room of the Viqueque City District Hospital, Timor-Leste
Authors: Natalina Soares Almeida  , Agusta Dian Ellina  , Wahyu Purnomo Jati  , Endra Widiyanto
Published: February 2024

Prolonged or obstructed labor constitutes 8% of the causes of maternal mortality globally and is also the cause of fetal death. One of the causes of prolonged labor is maternal age and gravidity. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors of age and adolescence with the incidence of prolonged labor in the midwifery room of the Viqueque City Hospital, Tomor Leste.This study used an analytical research design with a cross sectional approach. The population was all women who gave birth for a long time in the midwifery room of the Viqueque City Hospital, Timor Leste, which could be 30 people. The sampling technique used accidental sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire and observation sheet. The data analysis used Chi Square statistical test.The results showed that more than half of the respondents (66.7%) aged 20-35 years were 20 respondents and more than half (53.3%) were multigravidas as many as 16 respondents, more than half (60%) did not occur during prolonged labor, namely as many as 18 respondents.Based on the results of statistical tests using Chi Square calculations, it is not known that no one knows it is 0.002 <0.05 so it can be shown that there is a relationship between the incidence of prolonged labor.Women with higher parity are at higher risk of prolonged labor because the uterus has weakened the uterine wall muscles due to a previous pregnancy. The solution that needs to be done regarding the results of the above research is to enable health education about the causes and risk factors for the old party to the mother by health workers and early detection of risk factors for prolonged labor must be improved.
Religious and spiritual characteristics of the Imamate
Authors: Jung Sejin
Published: February 2024

This article shows the religious and spiritual characteristics of the Imamate in the North Caucasus region in the first half of the 19th century. Religious and spiritual trends in North Caucasus were of a militant nature, centered around the anti-Russian protests.
A Framework for Improving Patient Satisfaction by Reducing the Length of Stay in The Operation Suite Using the Combined DEMATEL-ANP Model
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran, Mousavi Seyedeh Raahil , Sepehri Mehdi ,   Faculty of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, Najafi Seyed Esmaeil ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
Published: February 2024

Operating room (OR) planning has gradually become an important element of Hospital administration in recent years. The OR performance plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of the care provided to the patients and reducing patients' length of stay (LOS), which is the function of the OR performance, decreasing costs. Following a survey of the existing research and conducted interviews with clinical and non-clinical OR staff, there are several factors influencing patients’ length of stay (LOS) in the OR and, consequently, the costs of the OR. In this work, first, we implemented the DEMATEL to define the relationship between OR factors, next, employed ANP to identify the most influential factors on the LOS in the OR. The results show the most influential factors are operative time, operative setup, patient waiting time, anesthesia, and patient preparation. Running two rooms concurrently and minimizing turnover time (TOT) reduce patients' LOS by 10% and 5.6%, respectively, and improve the patients' and clinical personnel's satisfaction. Reducing the LOS not only leads to reduced OR costs but also helps increase the number of operations and, thereby, hospitals' revenue.
الرؤية الامريكية تجاه الجماعات المسلحة في شمال افريقيا 2001- 2009
Authors: مصعب عطية ذنون الزبيدي ا.م.د
Published: February 2024

توجهت اهتمام السياسة الامريكية نحو القارة الافريقية بسبب انتشار الجماعات المسلحة والتي تعتبرها حركات ارهابية حسب رؤيتها وخاصة في أعقاب أحداث سبتمبر, وحملتها الدولية لمكافحة الإرهاب في أفريقيا وخاصة في شمال أفريقيا، وما يحمله هذا الاهتمام من تأثيرات على العلاقات الأمريكية الأفريقية، وتوضيح للموقف الأمريكي من الجماعات المسلحة، سواء كانت جماعات تحريرية اصلاحية أو جماعات الارهابية، لذا كان لابد من تحديد موقف القارة الأفريقية من هذه الجماعات المسلحة، من خلال طرح عدد من المحددات التي أثرت على هذه الموقف والتحركات الأمريكية لمواجهة ظاهرة الإرهاب، حيث ترى معظم الكتابات الغريبة أن أفريقيا تمثل ملاذاً آمنا للإرهاب الدولي، وتشارك الولايات المتحدة في هذا الرأي فقد اعربت عنه الإدارة الأمريكية في أكثر من موقف ففي تقرير استراتيجية الأمن القومي الذي قدمه الرئيس الأمريكي الكونجرس الأمريكي عام ٢٠٠٢ أعربت الإدارة الأمريكية عن قلقها بشأن حالة الفقر والمرض والحروب التي تعيشها أفريقيا بما يوهلها لتصبح مكاناً يستشرى فيه الجماعات المسلحة.
Invariance of Poisson statistics in molecular counts to sequestration mechanisms
Authors: Biswas Ayan , Nieto César , Bokes Pavol , Singh Abhyudai
Published: February 2024

We study how sequestration mechanisms, such as protein binding to decoy sites and the reversible formation of phase-separated condensates, alter the statistics of protein levels. To implement such a type of regulation, we consider simple birth-death processes in which protein molecules can reversibly switch between active (free-molecule) and inactive (sequestered) configurations with arbitrary concentration-dependent rates. When these transition rates depend only on the levels of the inactive protein, we show analytically that the steady-state distribution of the active protein level has Poisson statistics regardless of the details of the sequestration process. When transition rates depend on the active protein, the molecule copy number distribution is non-Poisson. We illustrate this deviation with the example of an enzyme-driven post-translational modification of an active protein into an inactive state, and we confirm the results using both analytical approximations and exact stochastic simulations. In summary, our results characterize the role of sequestration mechanisms in modulating the stochasticity of biochemical processes and identify noise-invariant processes that we tie to specific biological mechanisms.
The impact of hedonic social media use during microbreaks on employee resources recovery
Authors: Grobelny Jaroslaw , Glinka Marta , Chirkowska-Smolak Teresa
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the impact of social media-related microbreaks on the resource recovery of employees. Specifically, we examined whether or not the brief, hedonic use of social media through algorithmic videos could fully replenish resources, such as vigor and fatigue, that are depleted after performing clerical tasks. We also compared this form of recovery to other established microbreak activities. We used a pre-registered, mixed-method experimental design to collect data from 308 employees. A series of mixed-method ANOVA tests complemented by quadratic linear contrast terms and post-hoc analyses were performed to test hypotheses and address research questions. The findings indicate that although social media microbreaks offer a certain degree of resource replenishment, they do not provide full recovery, particularly regarding fatigue. Social media facilitate a reasonable psychological detachment but fall short in other recovery experiences. Notably, exposure to nature yielded more beneficial results. The study contributes novel insights to a field primarily focused on the negative impacts of excessive social media use and suggests that rational and brief usage can be advantageous for employee well-being.
Review Based Study of Physical Violence Experienced by Women from their Husband in Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Radhika
Published: February 2024

The article is based on the issues of violence against women (VAW) by their husbands. The experience of physical violence faced by women from their husband in Nepal is the main focus of this article. Violent behaviors like physical attacks or harm done by men against women have been unfortunate events in individuals. The article shows the status of Nepal in the world in the context of violence. The objectives of the article are to identify the situation of violence against women by age, level of education, caste/ ethnicity and occupation of the women. The data for this article was collected by cross-sectional survey and the study was quantitative descriptive study. The prevalence of all forms of VAW by husband was common among women aged 15-49. Even physical violence (22.8%) was higher than emotional (12.3%) and sexual (7%) violence. Physical violence is pervasive in any status of the women; in such a situation the government must focus its programs to eliminate any type of violence against women.
A jeśli nie trzeba się uczyć...
Authors: Sławek Tadeusz
Published: February 2024

It is a cultural essay on education as the journey, and on how we have forgotten about it. Ta erudycyjna, meandryczna opowieść o kształceniu (się) będącym od-uczaniem (się), choćby nawyku szkolenia zarówno czyichś, jak i własnych przeświadczeń o świecie, powierza ów proces losowi i indywidualnej ciekawości poznawczej, pielęgnuje afirmację lektury i wielorakich relacji z życiem, skłania do twórczych zwątpień i ćwiczenia się w niezawisłości wobec rządów instytucji. Tadeusz Sławek pisze przy tym tak, że nienarzucająca się maestria jego stylu myślenia, nicująca fałszywy konstrukt mistrza, by odzyskać ideę mistrzostwa, staje się również polem od-uczania się siebie samego. dr hab. Anita Jarzyna, prof. UŁ
NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS AND GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Authors: Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim
Published: February 2024

NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS AND GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Bağımsız dijital oyunlarda annenin temsili
Authors: Kaya Alpan Zeynep Burcu
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, bağımsız dijital oyunların anne rollerini nasıl sunduğunu, cinsiyet tek tipleştirmesi açısından incelemektir. Bu amaçla, ilk önce toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri ve anne temsilinden, ardından Rogue benzeri oyunlar özelinde dijital oyun tasarımının öğeleri ve anlatı ile oynanış ilişkisinden bahsedilecek, son olarak da elde edilen örneklem üzerinden bağımsız dijital oyunlarda cinsiyet rolleri ve tek tipleştirmeleri analiz edilecektir. Rogue benzeri oyunlar, 1980 tarihli Rogue isimli oyuna benzer mekanikler sunan dijital oyunlardır. Rogue, sıra tabanlı, kalıcı ölüm, prosedüral oluşturulan zindanları keşfetmeye dayalı, ASCII tabanlı bir rol yapma oyunudur. Rogue’un özgün mekaniklerinden ilham alan, bu özelliklerin birkaçını taşıyan oyunlar rogue-benzeri (Roguelike) veya Rogue-andıran (Roguelite) olarak ifade edilir. Bu oyun türünün tipik mekanikleri, son dönemde bağımsız oyun geliştiricileri arasında popüler oyun tasarımı öğeleri haline gelmiştir. Kendine özgü anlatı ve oynanış ilişkisi ve bu türe doğan yaygın ilgi sebebiyle örneklem olarak 2013-2023 yılları arasında yayımlanan rogue-benzeri oyunlar arasından anlamlı bir anne temsili bulunan oyunlar seçilerek oynanış ve anlatı yönünden nitel içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Örneklemi oluşturan dijital oyunlar, rogue-benzeri türünde olan ve anne temsili içeren Hades (2020), Children of Morta (2019), The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) isimli 3 oyundur. Bu 3 oyun; anne karakterinin anlatıdaki rolü, anne ve oynanabilir karakterin anlatısal ilişkisi ve anne karakterinin oynanabilirliği üzerinden incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları; bağımsız dijital oyunlarda itaatkâr anne (Children of Morta), canavar anne (The Binding of Isaac), kayıp anne (Hades) şeklinde farklı temsillerin yer aldığını ortaya koymuştur. Bu da bağımsız dijital oyunlarda annenin temsilinde toplumsal cinsiyet rollerine dair tek tipleştirme görülse de birbirinden çok farklı temsiller olduğuna işaret etmektedir.
Influences of Measurement Theory on Statistical Analysis & Stevens’ Scales of Measurement
Authors: Erguven Mehtap
Published: February 2024

In this study, progress and improvement of measurement theory is presented and mainly S.S. Stevens’ opinions and implementationson types of scales are discussed. Fundamentals of Measurement Theory, its historical evolution, basic goals of the measurementtheory are described and summarized. Influences of measurement theory on statistical analysis and relation between Stevens’scale types and statistical methods are introduced. Types of scales are discussed in detail. Importance of preparing relevant data toevaluate real sociological facts is emphasized.
Optimal Digital Control System of Drying Apparatus
Authors: BARDAVELIDZE Khatuna
Published: February 2024

This article discusses the questions of selecting the quantization period of continuous control system, it determines the qualityof control system. The task of optimal control is assigned for drying apparatus, which is decided by means of discrete optimal stateobserver. Mathematical model and structural scheme of the digital double-channel system for drying apparatus are worked out.Stability margin of system is estimated by magnitude of oscillating quality. The quality indices of double channel automaticcontrol system (ACS) with optimal discrete regulator for the various quantization periods are given in table 1 and they are plottedcorresponding to transient characteristics.
Programming Part for Robot Painter Using Image Processing Algorithms Written in JAVA
Authors: MOMTSELIDZE Nodar
Published: February 2024

Robot engineering is becoming one of the most popular field of artificial intelligence. Robots already can do the things whichwere still impossible several years ago. They can play soccer, play music, think; play chess, fight, and can do much, much more.This article is dedicated to the problem of creating program (written in java) when embedded in a robot’s logic board, would enableit to paint. This is a program which scans the image pixel by pixel and draws another image which is an outline of the originalimage.
Construction of Effective Model of Computer Network By Means of Systems of Simulation Modeling
Authors: KIRTSKHALIA Giorgi , JIQIDZE Levan , MAISURADZE Giorgi
Published: February 2024

Study of modern information systems and existence of modern systems of study helps to develop new models. These modelswill become the basis of effective organization of computer systems and networks. It’s very important task at the current stageof development of computer networks. The article considers the issues regarding to development of models in the moderntechnological environment of simulation. These models will increase the efficiency of organization of internet-space. Besides,investigators will get ready-made automated environment of simulation, where they will be able to make independent simulationexperiments to increase the efficiency of organization of information system.
A new method of piecewise linear approximation of non-stationary time series
Authors: MILNIKOV Alexander , MERT Cihan , SATYBALDIEV Daniyar
Published: February 2024

Recently, in data science one of the most important issues has been discovering actionable information, interpretable patterns and relationshipsin large volumes of data. This process is called data mining and is commonly being used in science, engineering, business and security.One of the main methods of data mining is similarity search of time series. The approach that is discussed in this article is based on PiecewiseLinear Representation of time series that imply two steps of measuring time series similarity. A new method of piecewise linear approximationof non-stationary time series is developed.
Pecularities of Semantic Nets in Control Systems
Authors: KOBIASHVILI Ana , CHIKOVANI Davit , MOUSA Medhat Medany , ERGÜVEN Cabir
Published: February 2024

This paper describes the main functions of control systems of complex technological objects in the operating mode. The method of representationof information in complex objects by means of semantic nets is offered which forms a knowledge representation model of the principalcomponents of control systems. The range of tasks requiring to be solved during the design process of control systems is analyzed. The formalismof knowledge representation is determined and procedures and communicational means of deductive inference in this formalism areworked out. A decision-making algorithm of deductive inference on semantic nets is developed. The elaborated algorithm carries out a dialoguewith a dispatcher of a control system and on the basis of data analysis received from the object, generates recommendations for controllingthis object. This algorithm can be used in solving a wide range of problems, such as operative-dispatch control of power systems, automotivecontrol of complex objects and other kinds of problems which are impossible to be solved by means of formal methods.
Statistic complexity metrics as a basis for formal probabilistic model checking
Authors: RODONAIA Irakli , RODONAIA Vakhtang
Published: February 2024

The paper proposes a new technique for detecting malware threats in autonomic component ensembles. The technique is based on the statisticcomplexity metrics, which relates objects to random variables and (unlike other complexity measures considering objects as individual symbolstrings) are ensemble based. This transforms the classic problem of assessing the complexity of an object into the realm of statistics. Theproposed technique requires the implementation of the process X (which generates ‘healthy’ flows containing no malware threats) and objectsgenerated by the actual (possible infected) process Y. The component flows files are used as objects of the processes X and Y. The result ofthe proposed procedure gives us the distribution of probabilities of malware infection among autonomic components. Quantitative verificationtechniques are implemented within PRISM, a probabilistic model checker, which provides direct support for DTMCs, MDPs and CTMCs. Thedistribution of malware threats probabilities, obtained by the above-described procedure serves as a starting point for formal reasoning aboutthe behavior of the Autonomic components ensembles.
Cyber Security and International Law
Authors: BURKADZE Khatuna
Published: February 2024

In terms of carrying out cyber attacks and cyber warfare, cyber threats represent one of the main challenges for the international and national securities. Nowadays, it is necessary to examine international legal aspects of cyber security. Therefore, the main goal of the paper is to explore issues related to international regulations of cyber operations in order to ensure security of cyber space and avoid cyber threats. Besides, the article elaborates the definition of the term “cyber-attacks” as well as the types of attacks in cyber space. However, it should be mentioned that the use of force is strictly limited in the international law according to the Charter of the United Nations. This Charter was adopted in 1945 when the creation of cyber space was the matter of future rather than considerations of those times. Consequently, the central question of the paper is the following: Could cyber attack be equated to armed attack according to the international law? Answer to this question can provide insights for defining rules of cyber operations in case of cyber attacks.
Characterization and Properties of Polyesteramides
Authors: LOLADZE Tamar , NEPARIDZE Nino , CHKHAIDZE Ekaterine , JOKHADZE Giuli , SIRADZE Manana , CHUMBURIDZE Giorgi
Published: February 2024

On the basis of natural aminoacids: L-leucine, L-phenylalanine, L-lysine are received co-polyesteramides containing n-alkyl groups (octyl (Oct), dodecyl (Dod) and hexadecyl (Hex)) in AABB-type lateral chain. Co- polyesteramides are received virtually in quantitative yield, with very high molecular masses and narrow molecular-mass distribution.This is an important fact from the viewpoint of their use for the biomedical purposes.Mechanical properties of some polymers are studied by us. Study of thermal and mechanical properties of polymers is important for polymers for biomedicine purposes, since they have impact on many other properties of polymers, including biodegradation capacity and they are respectively precondition for the sphere of their application.
Application of CLP(SC) in Membrane Computing
Authors: ANTIDZE Jemal , DUNDUA Besik , RUKHAIA Mikheili , TIBUA Lali
Published: February 2024

Present artcile studies semantics of the constraint logic programming builtover sequences and contexts, called CLP(SC). Sequences and contexts areconstructed over function symbols and function variables which do not havefixed arity, together with term, sequence, and context variables. For somefunction symbols, the order of the arguments matter (ordered symbols). Forsome others, this order is irrelevant (unordered symbols). Term variablesstand for single terms, sequence variables for sequences, context variablesfor contexts, and function variables for function symbols. We have studied thesemantics of CLP(SC) and showed its application in membrane computing.
Application of Autonomic Component Ensembles Methods and Cloud Computing to MDVRPWTM Problem
Authors: RODONAIA Irakli , MERABIANI Artioma , RODONAIA Vakhtang
Published: February 2024

This study will examine an application of autonomic component ensembles methodsand cloud computing to MDVRPWTM Problem to optimize vehicle routing in a non-stationarystochastic network. The goal of this article is to find a systematic approach toimplement it to the transportation systems integrated with real-time information technology.Our adaptive algorithm based on the jDEECo concept will provide benefits tologistics and supply chains in Georgia. With studies based on a road network in Georgia,it is aimed to reduce vehicle usage while satisfying or improving service levels forjust-in-time delivery.
IoT Intrusion Detection System based on Machine Learning Algorithms usingthe UNSW-NB15 dataset
Authors: ANOH Nogbou Georges , KONE Tiémoman , ADEPO Joel Christian , M’MOH Jean François , BABRI Michel
Published: February 2024

The evolution of communications systems with the advent of IoT is leading to an increase in attacks against them. This is due to the fact that the security of connected objects in the IoT is an emerging area which still requires preventive solutions against various attacks. At the network security level, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are used to analyze network data and detect abnormal behavior in the network. In this work, we implemented different machine learning models to build an intrusion detection system based on the UNSW NB15 dataset. To do this, we did data cleaning and feature engineering on the data in the pre-processing phase. Then we used various models such as logistic regression, support vector machine(SVM)classifier, decision tree, random forest, eXtremeGradient Boosting(XGBoost)in order to predict attacks. Finally, an intrusion detection system is trained on various machine learning algorithms and we selected the most effective model. Experiments were carried out on the UNSW-NB15 dataset and subsequently we compared other machine learning algorithms, and this meansthat the random forest model on important parameters has a clear advantage in the detection of rare abnormal behaviors
Super-tokens Auto-encoders for image compression and reconstruction in IoT applications
Authors: Armand Atiampo Kodjo , Fabrice Diédié Gokou Hervé , Euloge N’Takpé Tchimou
Published: February 2024

New telecommunications networks are enabling powerful AI applications for smart cities and transport. These applications require real-time processing of large amounts of media data. Sending data to the cloud for processing is very difficult due to latency and energy constraints. Lossy compression can help, but traditional codecs may not provide enough quality or be efficient enough for resource-constrained devices. This paper proposes a new image compression and processing approach based on variational auto-encoders (VAEs). This VAE-based method aims to efficiently compress images while still allowing for high-quality reconstruction and object detection tasks. The encoder is designed to be lightweight and suitable for devices with limited computing power. The decoder is more complex and uses multi-level vector quantization to reconstruct high-resolution images. This approach allows for a simple encoder on edge devices and a powerful decoder on cloud servers. Key contributions include a low-complexity encoder, a new VAE model based on vector quantization, and a framework for using VAEs in IoT. The first experiments on reconstructed images on CelebA and ImageNet100 datasets show promising results in terms of MS-SSIM, PSNR, MSE and rFID compared to the literature and the ability of our approach to be used in IoT applications. Our approach presents results similar to complex algorithms like compression algorithms BPG in term of trade-off rate-distortion, and hierarchical auto-encoder (HQA) in terms of image reconstruction quality
Cough headache: clinic, diagnostics, treatment
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, SAKOVETS T. G. , KHAIRULLOV M. A. ,   Republic Clinical Hospital, AKHUNOVA A. G. ,   Republic Clinical Hospital, DAVLETSHINA R. I. ,   Republic Clinical Hospital
Published: February 2024

Cough headache can be primary, characterized by a benign course, or symptomatic, resulting from pathologies of the posterior cranial fossa structures. According to the latest classification of the International Headache Society (IHS), primary cough headache is included in the «other primary headaches» registry and is defined as headache provoked by coughing, sneezing, or straining during defecation in the absence of any intracranial disorders. Symptomatic cough headache due to Chiari malformation is considered under the rubric of «headache associated with nonvascular intracranial lesions» and classified as headache associated with Chiari malformation type I. Different types of cough headaches require careful differential diagnosis and different treatment approaches.
Efficacy and safety of various hypoglycemic treatment regimens in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome in combination with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Railway Clinical Hospital of Donetsk station, Donetsk, SUPRUN O. E. , BAGRIY A. E. ,   M. Gorky Donetsk State Medical University, MYKHAILICHENKO E. S. ,   M. Gorky Donetsk State Medical University, ANDREEVA E. A. ,   Railway Clinical Hospital of Donetsk station, PYLAEVA E. A. ,   M. Gorky Donetsk State Medical University, SUPRUN E. V. ,   Railway Clinical Hospital of Donetsk station
Published: February 2024

Among the disorders associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, intestinal functional changes (irritable bowel syndrome — IBS) are an insufficiently studied problem. The purpose — a prospective study of the efficacy and safety of various hypoglycemic treatment regimens in patients with IBS and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Material and methods The study included 107 patients aged 48.9 ± 9.4 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus and clinical manifestations of IBS, who were divided into 4 groups depending on the prescribed hypoglycemic therapy: patients of group A received metformin, group B — a combination of metformin with saxagliptin, group C — a combination of metformin with liraglutide or exenatide, group D — combination of metformin with dapagliflozin. The duration of the study was not less than 5 months. Results. Treatment in all groups resulted in a significant decrease in the average values of HbA1c, fructosamine, insulin, C-peptide and the HOMA-IR index, an increase in the values of the NOMA-B index, p < 0.05. A more significant absolute and relative decrease in the levels of HbA1c, insulin and HOMA-IR index was observed in groups C and D in comparison with groups A and B. The use of various classes of hypoglycemic drugs in people with IBS and type 2 diabetes mellitus was characterized by satisfactory tolerability and was associated with a significant decrease in clinical manifestations of constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, and a positive effect on glycemic levels. The criteria for predicting the effectiveness and safety of hypoglycemic treatment in patients with a combination of IBS and type 2 diabetes mellitus were the diabetes duration < 7 years, the values of HOMA-IR <5 and NOMA-B ³ 60, the absence of smoking, the uric acid concentration in blood < 350 mmol/ l, the absence of hypothyroidism and the choice of dapagliflozin as a component of hypoglycemic therapy.
Relationship of systemic inflammation with obstructive sleep apnea severity in elderly men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors:   Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, VASILYEVA L. V. , GOSTEVA E. V. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, SUSLOVA E. YU. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, LATYSHEVA M. N. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, ANDREEVA V. V. ,   Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko, INSHAKOVA K. YU. ,   Voronezh City Clinical Polyclinic No. 18
Published: February 2024

The combination of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by deep nocturnal hypoxemia and a higher risk of pulmonary hypertension. The study of the participation of blood cellular elements and indices of cellular reactivity in the inflammatory response in this comorbidity is relevant today. The purpose was to study the severity of systemic inflammation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease depending on the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity. We examined 126 men (aged 67.3 ± 3.4 years) diagnosed with COPD 1–2 low risk of exacerbations. Depending on the presence of OSA, the patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 — 32 people without OSA, group 2 — 94 people with OSA. Symptoms were assessed using the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale and the COPD assessment test (CAT). The severity of OSA syndrome was assessed by the frequency of respiratory events: mild – from 5 to 15 per hour; moderate — from 15 to 30 per hour; severe — more than 30 per hour. The indices were calculated: quantitative ratio of neutrophils (N) and lymphocytes (L) — NLR = N/L; ratio of platelets (P) to lymphocytes PLR = P/L, systemic inflammatory index (SII) = platelet × neutrophils / lymphocytes. It was found that as the severity of OSA increased, chronic systemic inflammation increased, which was determined by the ratio of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets (NLR, PLR, SII).
Prions and prion diseases: myths and reality
Authors:   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, SKRIPCHENKO E. YU. , MARKOVA K. V. ,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, SKRIPCHENKO N. V. ,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, GOLUBEVA A. V. ,   Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Published: February 2024

The article contains modern data about prions and the main prion-associated diseases. The authors describe the main conditions that provide prion-associated infectious diseases, primarily the conformation changes of protein PrPС expressed in healthy tissues of humans and animals and forming the pathogenic PrPSc protein. All prion-caused diseases are considered to be neurodegenerative with fatal outcomes due to a specific spongy brain damage. Information on some aspects of pathogenesis and therapeutic options for prion diseases is presented. The data on the prion safety of biological preparations widely used in healthcare are also presented.
Features of adaptation period and characteristics of the condition of late premature newborns in early childhood
Authors:   Municipal Children’s Hospital No. 1, VOLYANYUK E. V. , SAFINA A. I. ,   Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch Campus of the FSBEI FPE RMACPE MOH Russia, FILATOVA—SAFRONOVA M. A. ,   Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov (IEML), FILATOV V. S. ,   Municipal Children’s Hospital No. 1, YAZDANI E. V. ,   Municipal Children’s Hospital No. 1
Published: February 2024

The purpose was to study the features of adaptation in the neonatal period and the health status in early childhood of late premature newborns. Material and methods. An analysis was carried out of 267 cases of premature babies born at 34–36 weeks of gestation and 211 outpatient records during their follow-up observation from 2021 to 2023 at Children’s Hospital No. 1 in Kazan. Results. The most common causes of adaptation disorders in late premature infants were respiratory disorders, hyperbilirubinemia, infections, and hypoxic-ischemic lesions of the central nervous system. In the first year of life, the incidence of acute lower respiratory tract infections was observed in 22% of patients, neurological abnormalities in 36%, and decreased physical development in 31% of late premature infants. Conclusion. Morpho-functional immaturity and disturbances in the adaptation period lead to a decrease in the protective and adaptive reactions of premature infants with a gestation period of 34–36 weeks in the early age.