bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
कर्णाली प्रदेशको खस मल्ल राज्यको ऐतिहासिक विवेचना
Authors: अधिकारी अच्युत
Published: June 2024

पूर्वमध्यकालको नेपालको इतिहासमा पश्चिम नेपालको कर्णाली प्रदेशमा एउटा राज्य जन्मियो, हुर्कियो र समाप्त भयो । यतिखेर नेपालमा धेरै राज्यहरू अस्तित्वमा आईसकेका थिएनन् । त्यति टाढा जन्मिएको यो राज्यले नेपाल खाल्डोको विशाल र बलियो राज्यलाई आफू अन्तर्गत्को करहद राज्य समेत बनाउन सक्यो जुन ऐतिहासिक दृष्टिकोणले ज्यादै महत्वपूर्ण घटना हो । त्यति विकट स्थानमा रहेको एउटा सानो राज्यले नेपाल खाल्डोको जगलाई मज्जासँग हल्लाउने काम मात्रै गरेन खारी प्रदेश अथवा खसान क्षेत्रको गौरवलाई समेत पुनरभाषित र पुनर्जिवित गर्न सक्यो । पश्चिमी खस मल्ल राज्यको सबैभन्दा ठूलो र प्रमुख योगदान भाषा सम्बन्धी थियो । खस कुरा वा सिंजाली भाषालाई राजकाजको भाषा बनाएर राष्ट्र भाषा बनाउन सकेकोले गर्दा नै कालान्तरमा आएर यही भाषा नै परिमार्जित र विकासित हुँदै आज हाम्रो हातमा आउन सकेको छ । खस मल्ल राज्यको विघटन भएपछि नै बाइसी र चौबिसी राज्यहरू नेपालको सरहदमा देखा पर्न गए ? यिनै वाइसी र चौविसी राज्यमा रहेको यही भाषा पछि नेपालको एकीकरण भएपछि नेपालकै राष्ट्र भाषा वा राष्ट्रिय भाषा बन्न पुग्यो । बौद्ध धर्मको प्रवद्र्धन र संरक्षण गर्ने कुरामा समेत खस राजाहरूले आफ्नो तर्फबाट सक्दो प्रयासहरू गरेको पाइन्छ । नेपालको इतिहासमा महत्वपूर्ण विषय बनेर रहेको खस मल्ल राज्यको बारेमा पाइएका केही तथ्यगत विषयवस्तुलाई नै यस लेखमा समेटिएको छ ।
ГЕОМЕТРИЧНІ МОДЕЛІ КОМБІНАТОРНИХ ТОТОЖНОСТЕЙ
Authors: Даниліна Г.В. , Рашевський М.О. , Семеріков С.О.
Published: June 2024

Метод траєкторій започатковано у роботі D. Andre. У роботах Б.В. Гнєденка та його учнів згаданий метод було застосовано до задач математичної статистики.
Метод траєкторій в комбінаториці та теорії ймовірностей полягає у зведенні задач до підрахунку шляхів на цілочисельних ґратках. Для доведення комбінаторних тотожностей методом траєкторій обчислюють найкоротші шляхи на ґратках двома способами, і прирівнюючи результати обчислень, отримують ту чи іншу тотожність.
У цій статті пропонується просторова версія методу траєкторій і застосовується для доведення комбінаторних тотожностей.
Розглянуто як узагальнення відомих комбінаторних тотожностей так і доведення нових. Комбінаторні тотожності до водяться із використанням просторової системи координат. Завдяки своїй наочності, метод траєкторій також може бути використаний у навчанні комбінаторних розділів математики. Візуалізація навчального матеріалу є дуже важливою складовою методики викладання. Збільшення розмірності, звичайно, зменшує наочність матеріалу, але часто позитивно впливає на розвиток здатності до логічного аналізу задачі. Подальші дослідження у цьому напрямку можуть бути спрямовані на побудову траєкторій у просторі більшої розмірності та їх візуалізацію, а також на побудову геометричних інтерпретацій відомих комбінаторних тотожностей.
Factores de riesgo para el Estado de derecho durante el proceso electoral 2023-2024
Authors: Del Rosario Rodriguez Marcos
Published: June 2024

El pasado 2 de junio de 2024 se llevaron a cabo las elecciones más grandes de la historia de nuestro país, ya que se disputaron más de 20 mil cargos de elección popular, 19 mil 746 cargos locales y 629 federales, además de la presidencia de la República. Aunado a lo anterior, la autoridad electoral debió atender diversos factores que quizá pusieron en riesgo la vigencia efectiva del Estado de derecho de las elecciones, como la utilización de recursos públicos, la propaganda gubernamental y la intervención del crimen organizado. Lo anterior representó por mucho el reto más importante para la democracia mexicana.
21. Yüzyılda Kinetik Heykel ve Çağdaş Temsilcileri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: Sipahi Canalp , Yücel Coşar Müjde
Published: June 2024

Konstrüktivist sanatçılar Naum Gabo ve Antoine Pevsner'in Gerçekçi Manifesto'suyla ilkeleri ortaya konan kinetik heykel, öncü sanatçıların mirası ve 21. yüzyıl bilgi devrimi ile günümüzdeki gelişimini sürdürmektedir. Bilimin ilerlemesi ve halkın katılımındaki artış, kinetik heykelin kamusal alanda daha fazla yer bulmasına neden olmaktadır. Yeni medya ve bilgisayar destekli programlar, sanatçıları yenilikçi yaklaşımlara teşvik etmektedir. Uluslararası organizasyonların girişimleriyle kinetik heykel, şehir planlaması ve kamu faaliyetleri gibi alanlarda taleplere cevap veren bir sanat formu haline gelmektedir. Bu süreçte birçok teknik ve malzeme kinetik heykel yapımında kullanılmakta ve izleyiciyle buluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, 21. yüzyılda kinetik heykelin geçirdiği değişimi ve kinetiğin ne şekilde ve hangi tür ek materyeller kullanılarak bir araya getirilebileceğini, çağdaş sanatçıların eserlerinden faydalanarak incelemektir.
Örgütsel Çevikliğin Öncülleri: Proaktif Kişilik, Bilişsel Esneklik, Örgütsel Öğrenme
Authors: Kayacı Burcu , Kanten Pelin
Published: June 2024

Çıkış noktası ABD’de Lehigh Üniversitesi’nde yapılan bir araştırma olan örgütsel çeviklik, işletmelerin öngörülemeyen, değişken ve dinamik bir çevrede rekabet gücünü nasıl elde tutarak başarılı olabilecekleri üzerine yoğunlaşılan ve kullanılmaya başlanan bir özelliktir. Örgütsel çevikliğin, örgüt çalışanlarının özellikleri ve örgütsel davranıştan etkilendiği düşünülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda araştırmada proaktif kişilik, bilişsel esneklik ve örgütsel öğrenmenin örgütsel çeviklik üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma amacı doğrultusunda yapı ürünleri sektöründe faaliyet gösteren büyük ölçekli bir kuruluşun 341 çalışanından anket tekniği kullanılarak veri toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, faktör analizi, korelasyon testi ve yapısal eşitlik testine tabi tutularak yorumlanmıştır. Anket sonuçları değerlendirildiğinde, proaktif kişiliğin örgütsel çevikliğin hız ve esneklik&cevap verebilirlik davranışını olumlu yönde etkilediği, bilişsel esnekliğin örgütsel çevikliğin yetkinlik boyutunu olumlu yönde etkilediği ve örgütsel öğrenmenin örgütsel çevikliğin tüm boyutlarını olumlu yönde etkilediği görülmüştür.
Türkçe Öğretiminde 21. Yüzyıl Becerilerinin Kazandırılmasında Dijital Öyküleme Araçlarının Kullanımına Yönelik Uygulama Örnekleri
Authors: Türkben Tuncay , Arat Kamil Buğra
Published: June 2024

21. yüzyılda teknolojinin ilerlemesiyle birlikte öğretim teknolojilerinin derslerde işe koşulması bir gereklilik haline gelmiştir. Günümüzde öğrenme ortamlarında teknolojik araç gereçlere erişimin artmasıyla birlikte bu araç gereçlerin sınıf ortamlarına etkili bir şekilde nasıl entegre edilebileceği daha da önemli bir hale gelmiştir. Türkçenin eğitimi ve öğretiminde de öğrenme ortamlarını çağın gereklerine uygun bir şekilde düzenlemek ve öğretimsel faaliyetlere dijital araç gereçleri daha fazla dâhil etmek amacıyla birçok farklı teknoloji tabanlı uygulama kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Teknolojinin eğitime uyarlanmasıyla beraber dijital öyküleme araçlarının tercih edilmesi ve kullanılması da ön plana çıkmıştır. Bu araçların kullanımı öğrenci merkezli çağdaş eğitim anlayışını desteklemektedir. Bu araçlar, öğrenme ortamlarında kullanılan etkinliklerin niteliğinin artırılmasına ve çok yönlü bir eğitim anlayışının oluşmasına yardımcı olmaktadır. Dijital öykülemenin dijital okuryazarlık, teknoloji okuryazarlığı, görsel okuryazarlık, araştırma becerileri, sunum becerileri, problem çözme becerileri, yaratıcı düşünme, etkili iletişim, değerlendirme yapma ve teknolojiyi etkin kullanma gibi 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin kazandırılmasında da etkili olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada da Türkçe öğretiminde öğrencilere temel dil becerileri ile birlikte günümüz insanlarının sahip olması gereken beceriler olarak belirlenen 21. yüzyıl becerilerinin öğrencilere kazandırılması noktasında dijital öyküleme araçlarının kullanımına yönelik oluşturulmuş yedi adet uygulama örneğine yer verilmiştir. Araştırmanın amacına uygun olarak nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman incelemesi yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
II. Mahmut Türbe Alanından Tarihe İlişkin Çıkarımlar ve Tarih Öğretimine İlişkin Öneriler
Authors: Bayburt Berrin
Published: June 2024

Tarih öğretiminin ezberden, geleneksellikten uzak ve öğrencilerin bilişsel becerilerini geliştirecek kazanımlar içerecek şekilde tasarlanması, dersten beklenen hedeflerin gerçekleştirilmesinde büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu noktada tarih öğretiminde, öğrenme ortamlarının ve öğrenme materyallerinin zenginleştirilmesi de tarih öğretiminden beklenen kazanımların gerçekleştirilmesinde doğrudan ve yapıcı etkide bulunan ögeler arasında yer almaktadır. Tarih öğretiminde okul dışı öğrenme ortamlarının önemine dayanan mantıksal çerçeveden hareketle gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmanın amacı; İstanbul ili Fatih ilçesinde yer alan Sultan II. Mahmut, Sultan Abdülaziz ve Sultan II. Abdülhamit gibi Osmanlı dönemi önemli şahsiyetlerinin mezarlarının bulunduğu tarih alanı örneğinden hareketle Meşrutiyet Dönemi ve Cumhuriyet Tarihi’ne ilişkin çıkarımlarda bulunmak ve böylece mezarlıkların okul dışı öğrenme ortamları olarak yararlanılabilecek bir kaynak olduğunu ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, İstanbul ili Fatih ilçesi Sultanahmet mevkiinde bulunan ve halkın ziyaretine açık olan tarihi mezar alanı ziyaret edilmiş ve alanda mezarları bulunan şahsiyetlerin bir kısmıyla ilgili literatür taraması yapılarak veriler elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda, belli bir tarihi döneme ait bir konu ele alınırken mezarlıklar örneğinde olduğu gibi tarihsel alan ziyaretlerinin konuya farklı açılardan bakılmasına katkı sağladığı ve bu tür ziyaretlerin tarih öğretiminde karşılaştırma, eleştirme, araştırma becerileri konusunda öğrencilere yol gösterici olabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın, tarih öğretiminde okul dışı öğrenme ortamlarından yararlanma noktasında literatüre katkı sağlaması beklenmektedir.
Manipulation Under the Mask of Justice
Authors: Keleş Aybike
Published: June 2024

Bertolt Brecht’s Round Heads and Pointed Heads, initially performed in Denmark in 1936, criticizes an unjust legal system where marginalized individuals are silenced and their grievances remain unheard, while those in the position of power are given preferential treatment. At the beginning of the play, the monarch of Luma relinquishes sovereignity of the nation to the Iberin authority as a means to quell civil unrest stemming from the economic turmoil. Consequently, a new law is enacted promoting the principles of equality, and justice is promoted for the first time in society. The Iberian government manipulates public perception by disseminating a conspiracy theory that serves its political agenda. Blind obedience in society is perpetuated through the stereotypes that associate the pointed heads with deceit and immorality while portraying the rounded heads as examples of honesty and loyalty. To demonstrate equal treatment under the law, Iberin imposes a penalty on a landlord with a pointed head for the sexual abuse of a working-class young girl with a round head. At the conclusion of the play, the landlord’s acquittal as a result of his privileged social standing raises concerns among spectators regarding the fairness of the legal system. Throughout the play, the vulnerability of innocent individuals who are left defenseless and the portrayal of justice institutions prioritizing their own interests are highlighted through the elements of epic theatre. The use of elements such as minimal setting, alienation effect, chorus, and music serve as a tool to convey the message to the audience about the theme of justice which is susceptible to manipulation. The objective of this research is to analyze techniques of epic theatre used in the selected work.
On closure operators of Jonsson sets
Authors: Ulbrikht Olga
Published: June 2024

The work is related to the study of the model-theoretic properties of Jonsson theories, which, generally speaking, are not complete. In the article, on the Boolean of Jonsson subsets of the semantic model of some fixed Jonsson theory, the concept of the Jonsson closure operator Jcl was introduced, defining the J-pregeometry on these subsets, and some results were obtained describing this closure operator.
Increasing Enrollment in MacEwan University’s Co-op Program for Marketing Majors
Authors: Down McKenna , Reid Ashley , Lam Mercedes , Berry Denise
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to identify barriers to enrolling in the marketing cooperative education program at MacEwan University and to develop strategies that encourage higher enrollment among marketing majors. Research focused on understanding student perceptions and the effectiveness of current enrollment initiatives, including the primary reasons for their low participation. The research design targeted non-co-op Bachelor of Commerce marketing students, employing a probability sampling method to ensure a representative sample.
Major findings indicate that a higher likelihood of recommending the co-op program correlates with better knowledge of program details, suggesting that increasing awareness could boost interest. However, the impact of current advertisements on program recommendation is low, indicating the need for improved marketing strategies. Students preferred receiving information through emails and in-class presentations, which are deemed most effective. Despite some support for mandatory work-integrated learning, there is ambivalence toward making the co-op program compulsory, signalling a need for further exploration.
Based on these findings, the study recommends establishing partnerships with local businesses for part-time co-op placements to avoid extending graduation timelines. Additionally, it suggests integrating co-op program information and promotional activities into relevant courses to enhance visibility and stimulate student interest. Another recommendation is allowing students to count co-op placements as elective credits, aligning practical experience with academic and career goals.
Assessment of heavy metal contentin water bodies of Zhytomyr Oblast
Authors: Mosiienko Nataliia , Rudyk-Leuska Nataliia , Makarenko Alina , Polishchuk Anatoliy , Leuskyi Mykhailo
Published: June 2024

Pollution of water bodies with heavy metals can lead to the death of fish and other aquatic organisms, a decrease in biodiversity and a threat to ecosystems, emphasising the importance of preserving the natural environment; pollution of water bodies can have serious economic consequences, in particular, a decrease in profits from fishing, tourism, and other activities related to water use, which requires the development of water management strategies. The purpose of the study was to determine the general trends in the content of heavy metals in the surface waters of the Teteriv River and fattening pond No. 1 of the LLC “SHF INTERRYBHOSP”. Water samples were taken at the stream of the Teteriv River (Vidsichne Reservoir) and in the fattening pond No. 1 at a depth of 0.2-0.5 m from the surface for further laboratory analysis of the content of heavy metal ions (HM). The atomic absorption method of analysis was used to study water. Laboratory studies of surface waters in the Teteriv River and pond were performed according to the following indicators: hydrogen index (pH), lead, cadmium, manganese, zinc, and iron content. The results of the study of the content of heavy metals in the Teteriv River are presented, which showed that the content of such heavy metals as: Pb, Cd, Mn, Zn and Fe, in river water, with the exception of iron, exceed the limits of maximum admissible values of water quality indicators for fishery water bodies. Background HM indicators from fattening pond No. 1 did not show an excess of the MAC (maximum admissible concentration). High concentrations of lead, cadmium, manganese, and iron are explained by powerful anthropogenic pollution, the source of which is agricultural and industrial complexes of Zhytomyr Oblast. The results can be used to establish effective monitoring of water quality in reservoirs and develop strategies to reduce pollution in aquatic ecosystems
Behavioural patterns of boars by breed depending on age, season, and type of ventilation
Authors: Deschenko Oleksandr , Lykhach Anna
Published: June 2024

An important tool for improving the productive characteristics of pigs, including boars, is a thorough study of their behavioural patterns and reactions to compliance with housing conditions, which serves as an indicator of the protocol for assessing the welfare of this sex group in commercial pig farms. The purpose of the experiment was to identify the influence of age, season of the year, and type of ventilation on the duration of behavioural acts of boars by breeds to establish their behavioural patterns in industrial technology. The experiment involved 18 boars of the Large White, Landrace, and Duroc breeds. The boars selected for the experiments were clinically healthy and divided into two groups of 9 animals each. The control group of boars was kept in a room with a transverse ventilation system, and the animals of the experimental group were kept in geothermal air supply conditions for a year. In the process of visualising the behaviour parameters of boars of different breeds, it was found that: the duration of rest was significant (P < 0.001) affected by 49.1-67.6% – age, 10.9-23.2% – season of the year, 0.1-3.0% – type of ventilation; the duration of movement during the day was significant (P < 0.001) affected by 44.7-68.0% – age, 9.1-28.5% – season of the year, 0.5-3.2% – type of ventilation; the duration of admission feed and water were significant affected (P< 0.001) by 49.7-71.9% – age, 7.9-25.9% – season of the year, 0.1-2.4% – type of ventilation. A behavioural act that prevailed in duration and frequency (P < 0.001), especially in the summer-autumn period, was rest, which increased in time with age from 72.3% to 76.4%, regardless of the breed, season of the year, and type of ventilation. In summer and autumn, the transverse air supply system visualised abnormal apathetic behaviour during rest in animals (lying on their sides, stomach, eyes closed, without any reactions to indifferent stimuli, and the time that boars spent on stereotypical behaviour (head banging, jumping and licking the bars of the cage) increased by 3% (P< 0.95) and in the “position of sitting dog” by 2% (P< 0.95). The results obtained allow introducing the use of ethological factors in industrial pig production to increase boar sperm production, and identify individuals with behavioural deviations to develop ways to assess welfare and integrate them into production
Islam and the Perennial Significance of Time: Exploring its Role in Human Existence and Cultural Perspectives
Authors: Gökalp Hüseyin , Baş Davut
Published: June 2024

Time, a universal concept deeply intertwined with human existence, has been the subject of contemplation and exploration in various belief systems and cultures. However, the relativity of time leads to difficulties in making a comprehensive definition of time. Each civilization has developed its own unique way of defining and using time. This article emphasizes the quest to examine and understand the fundamental role of time in human life, which has shaped human experience even before its birth. Human beings want to know and define the time in which they live. Since ancient times, people have analyzed the planets, stars and celestial bodies created by Allah in an orderly manner to determine the time and obtained various data as a result of their movements. According to these data, they have determined the time, its position and directions on Earth and organized their lives. Each society has its own historical trajectory and temporal perception. Due to this difference, societies have created different definitions of time in accordance with their own culture, civilization and perceptions. This difference has caused problems for societies to create a common perception of time and as a result, standardized time measurement tools have been created. People have developed various units such as year, month, week, day, hour, minute and second to facilitate their daily lives. Islam, in particular, attaches special importance to the value of time, as reflected in many verses and hadiths. The development of time units and calendars by civilizations throughout history further exemplifies the human need for a common temporal framework. In this context, Muslims have also used the Hijri calendar to fulfil their specific temporal requirements. They organized their worship times and daily affairs according to the Hijri calendar. This article sheds light on the multifaceted nature of time from an Islamic time perspective and its significance in different cultural and social contexts.
THE CHAMELEON STATE
Authors: Liu Tien-Lung
Published: June 2024

The role of the state in capitalist societies has been a bone of considerable contention among scholars. The two founding fathers of sociology held radically opposing views on this subject which were reflected in the numerous debates over subsequent decades to this day. Yet, no answer has been found to the vexing question: on whose side is the state in capitalist societies? The author examines current theories and, comparing Britain and Germany, shows that they are unable to explain the contradictory social and industrial policies in these two countries during the twentieth century. Based on in-depth archival and secondary sources the author offers an alternative theoretical framework, one that focuses on the interactions among historical contingencies, the global cultural context, and political processes.
AND KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY
Authors: Mead Margaret
Published: June 2024

Margaret Mead wrote this comprehensive sketch of the culture of the United States - the first since de Tocqueville - in 1942 at the beginnning of the Second World War, when Americans were confronted by foreign powers from both Europe and Asia in a particularly challenging manner. Mead's work became an instant classic. It was required reading for anthropology students for nearly two decades, and was widely translated. It was revised and expanded in 1965 for a second generation of readers. Among the more controversial conclusions of her analysis are the denial of class as a motivating force in American culture, and her contention that culture is the primary determinant for individual character formation. Her process remains lucid, vivid, and arresting. As a classic study of a complex western society, it remains a monument to anthropological analysis.
TOWARD A SOCIAL HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Ringer Fritz
Published: June 2024

One of the foremost historians of intellectual life and education in Germany, Fritz Ringer has brought together in this volume several of his articles, most of which are not easily available are published here in English for the first time. They focus on a whole range of contemporary and historical debates about the relationship between ideas and their context, the role of education and middle-class consciousness, the social role of academics and intellectuals, and competing ideals of learning, science, and history.
PARTNERS IN PRODUCTION?
Authors: O'Hara Patricia
Published: June 2024

In Ireland, family farming retains enormous ideological and cultural significance. As a social form it is one of the last preserves of male dominance in which women's contributions and concerns are largely overlooked. This book breaks new ground as the first major study of Irish farm families in which women are the focus of attention. Little is known of how gender relations actually work themselves out within farm families, or of farm women's understanding of their situation, but even a casual observer would conclude that Irish farm women are not without influence. This volume reveals how contemporary farm women experience life on the family farm (often through their own voices) and how they have managed to create their own spheres of influence, despite their apparent unequal status and invisibility in the male world of agricultures. This study not only makes farm women's subordination explicit, but in discerning the sources and force of their influence within and outside the farm family, it offers a challenge to existing explanations of the evolution of Irish rural social structures. It also suggests that feminist theories of the family need to pay closer attention to the mother's influence on social reproduction.
CULTURE FIGURES
Authors: Mokrzan Michał
Published: June 2024

Ethnographic research, anthropological theory, and the understanding of the objects of inquiry, are co-created through figuration (using tropes and rhetorical figures) and techniques of persuasion. Delving into descriptive ethnography and theoretical texts spanning across classical monographs and recent texts in cultural anthropology, Culture Figures places rhetoric and rhetoricity as central to the discipline’s self-understanding. It focuses on how understandings of ‘culture’ and social life are shaped and conveyed in cultural anthropology through textual rhetoric. The book demonstrates how processes of using tropes and modes of persuasion underlie the creation of meanings or misunderstandings in society.
Automated monitoring system for building foundation structures
Authors: Nikiforov S. V.
Published: June 2024

The number of tall and supertall buildings dramatically grows in Russian and abroad, that drives transformation of design, construction and monitoring principles. Such changes are necessitated by higher vertical and climatic loads on structures, need for a more efficient use of materials and early commissioning.

Purpose: Optimization of production processes in foundation structures of super tall buildings.

Methodology: The analysis of results of geotechnical monitoring and stress-strain state of foundation structures.

Research findings: The applicability of foundations in operation and design of unique buildings designed for structurally unstable soils. Results of monitoring are presented for a 462 m high box-shaped foundation of a tower, a central building of the “Lakhta Center” in Saint-Petersburg, and the tallest building in Europe. The automated monitoring system is used to study the structure, design and operation principles of the “Lakhta Center”.

Value: Determination of the most significant factors influencing the choice of production processes during the construction of super-tall buildings.
Simulation of snow fences for road protection from drifted snow
Authors: Sannikov D. N. , Servatinsky V. V.
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The development of snow fences to provide the snow blowing over automobile roads to protect them from drifted snow.

Methodology/approach: Computer simulation in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation of snow fences to study their operation. Discussion of issues related to estimating the composition, velocity, and motion of snow particles in drifted snow. Comparative analysis of different types of snow fences installed along road sections.

Research findings: The main purpose and operations conditions are determined for snow fences on automobile roads. Design modifications and efficiency factors of snow fences are studied herein.

Value: It is shown that the use of snow fences has a positive effect on winter road maintenance.
Neurolymphomatosis secondary to primary central nervous system lymphoma: illustrative case
Authors: Asano Hirofumi , Horiguchi Keishi , Kakinuma Chinatsu , Yamada Takumi , Nagaki Tomohito , Aishima Kaoru , Tosaka Masahiko , Yoshimoto Yuhei
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Neurolymphomatosis (NL) is a rare disease defined as an invasion of lymphoma into peripheral nerves, nerve roots, or nerve plexuses, including the cranial nerves. No clear treatment protocols have yet been defined for this pathology.

OBSERVATIONS

A woman in her 40s had a primary central nervous system lymphoma diagnosed from an intracranial tumor biopsy and underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After she complained of pain in the trunk and extremities, magnetic resonance imaging and [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) performed 25 months after initial diagnosis revealed multiple lesions in the nerve ganglia, plexuses, and peripheral nerves from the cervical to the sacral spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid cytology revealed atypical lymphocytes and lymphoma dissemination in the spinal cavity. Based on these findings, NL was diagnosed. An intrathecal antineoplastic regimen temporarily reduced abnormal uptake of FDG, but the lesion recurred. After additional high-dose methotrexate therapy, FDG accumulation in the previously identified lesions disappeared. However, peripheral neuropathic pain and paraplegia remained. The patient died 9 months after the initial diagnosis of NL.

LESSONS

The authors reported a case of NL following primary central nervous system lymphoma. In this case, FDG-PET proved useful for diagnosis, and high-dose methotrexate therapy was temporarily effective.

https://thejns.org/doi/suppl/10.3171/CASE24107
The Musical Style of Anadolu Rock in the Formative Period (1965-1975)
Authors: Güner Burçin Bahadır
Published: June 2024

This study presents the analyses of songs released between 1965 and 1975 by Anadolu Rock artists Erkin Koray, Cem Karaca, and Barış Manço. Anadolu Rock, which emerged in the 1960s in Turkey, created an opportunity for the development of a distinctive musical style. This style is a fusion of American Rock 'n' Roll and traditional Turkish makam music. The compositions often feature major, minor, and phrygian modes, exhibiting characteristics of makam music. Additionally, each artist frequently incorporates specific rhythmic patterns into their melodies. Early lyrics within Anadolu Rock consist of 7, 8, and 11 syllables, often adhering to syllabic meter similar to those found in folk poetry. So, the original song lyrics are also composed using a syllabic meter commonly found in folk poetry. Due to its association with makam music, Anatolian rock possesses a unique modal structure that distinguishes it harmonically from its Western counterparts. Although the I, IV, and V chords in major modality might resemble Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in form, it's notable that the harmonic progression does not adhere to specific chord patterns. In minor modality, both the V-i cadence and the bVII-i cadences are employed, while in phrygian modality, the bII-i and bVII-i cadences are utilized.
Recognising wine quality – examining demographic influences and consumer preferences
Authors: Katunar Jana , Vretenar Nenad , Filipas Ana Marija , Jardas Antonić Jelena , Prudky Ivan
Published: July 2024

The globalisation of the market, the entry of new wine countries on the wine world map and changes in consumer lifestyles have led to a change in the perception of wine consumers. These circumstances lead to the need to identify and analyse the factors influencing consumer preferences and wine recognition. This study aims to identify the factors influencing wine quality recognition. The empirical research is based on a survey conducted during the WineRi wine fair in Rijeka in June 2021. A total of 169 people gave valid answers, which form the sample for this study. Based on the collected data, the authors developed a binary logistic regression model in which the participants’ perception of whether they recognised differences in the quality of wines was used as a dependent variable, while socio-demographic, wine consumption variables and variables connected to the wine selection and purchase process were used as independent variables. The results show that age, education, relationship status, household income and frequency of consumption influence the perception of the recognition of the quality of wine, as well as factors such as the perceived relationship between wine price and quality. The conclusions resulting from the analysis carried out might be helpful not only for scholars but also for wine producers when developing a wine product list and marketing strategy.
THE ADSORPTION OF RHODAMINE B DYE FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS VIA STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION
Authors: P. Sivaguru  , S. Balakumar
Published: June 2024

In batch adsorption experiments, the efficacy of utilizing palm tree flowers (PTF) to produce a bio-adsorbent that successfully eliminates the dangerous dye Rhodamine B (RhB) from aqueous environments was investigated. The experimental design for the batch study was based on the Box-Behnken design (BBD), which consists of 29 experimental runs, and was implemented using the 29 factorial design of the response surface methodology. The second-order quadratic model's result indicated that the working parameters had a significant impact on how much the researched parameters were dropped. On the adsorbents, a reduction in reactions could be seen with a confidence level of (P < 0.05). To remove Rh-B selectively using PTF, the Box-Behnken design (BBD) and numerical desirability function were employed. The greatest decolorization achievable with PTF dosage (1.9 g/100 ml), pH (8.3), temperature (37 °C), and agitation was empirically proved to be 87.54%.
Kecemasan dan Kepercayaan Diri Matematika Hubungannya dengan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematis Siswa SMA
Authors: Hanifah Aulia Khoirul , Miatun Asih
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan bermaksud untuk melihat tingkat kecemasan dan kepercayaan diri yang dimiliki oleh siswa dalam hubunganya dengan matematika tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa SMA. Populasi siswa di sebuah SMA Negeri wilayah Jakarta Timur kelas XI tahun pelajaran 2023–2024 merupakan populasi dari penelitian ini. Dengan menerapkan Cluster Random Sampling dan rumus Slovin, dihasilkan 172 siswa sebagai sampel. Instrumen pada penelitian ini ialah instrumen nontes guna mengukur faktor kecemasan matematika dan kepercayaan diri yang dimiliki oleh siswa, dan instrumen tes melalui soal-soal matematika guna mengukur tingkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis. Uji Regresi Linier Berganda digunakan sebagai uji analisis data dengan perhitungan uji F dan uji T pada tingkat signifikan 5%. Temuan penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa 12,5% kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis disebabkan oleh kondisi kecemasan dan kepercayaan diri siswa, sedangkan kondisi lain pada siswa mempengaruhi 87,5%. Kemampuan siswa untuk berpikir kritis matematis berhubungan simultan dengan kecemasan matematika dan kepercayaan diri. Sebuah hubungan parsial ditemukan pada kepercayaan diri siswa dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis, tetapi tidak ditemukan pada kecemasan matematika dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa.
УПРАВЛІНСЬКА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ МЕНЕДЖЕРА ОСВІТИ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ АСПЕКТ
Authors: Попова Ганна , Гапанович Валерій
Published: June 2024

На основі аналізу психолого-педагогічної літератури обґрунтовано актуальність розгляду проблеми управлінської компетентності менеджера освіти. Констатовано, що на часі постає питання професійної підготовки компетентних менеджерів освіти, вироблення управлінців нової генерації зі сформованою управлінською компетентністю, здатних мислити та діяти креативно, системно, відповідати на сучасні запити суспільства. Розглянуто визначення сутності поняття «управлінська компетентність» вітчизняними вченими. Підкреслено, що менеджер освіти – талановитий організатор, фахівець високого рівня зі сформованими професійною, інтелектуальною, педагогічною, психологічною (рефлексивною), методологічною, комунікативною, лідерською, емоційною, інформаційно-цифровою, міжкультурною та загальнокультурною, соціальною, стратегічною, громадянською, життєвою, управлінською тощо компетентностями. Зауважено, що управління закладом освіти – складний, кропіткий процес, складниками якого є сукупність взаємопов’язаних, взаємодіючих елементів, скоординованих заходів, спрямованих на досягнення певної мети, де заходи є відправними елементами системи управління – загальними управлінськими функціями, що відповідають послідовній зміні стадій управлінського циклу. Наголошено, що управлінська компетентність менеджера освіти – це система знань (необхідних для розуміння функціонально-посадових обов’язків), умінь (необхідних для успішного виконання функціонально-посадових обов’язків – осмисленість, продуктивність, раціональність, економічність, ефективність, результативність управлінської діяльності), здатностей (необхідних для забезпечення швидкого, результативного, якісного виконання управлінських обов’язків), навичок володіння інноваційним, виробничим, кадровим, маркетинговим, фінансовим, міжнародним й освітнім менеджментом, менеджментом якості персоналу тощо, готовності виконувати управлінські функції (обліку та аналізу, планування, прогнозування, організації, стимулювання, контролю, корекції, регулювання, мотивації, координації, оцінювання), адекватних структурі та змісту управлінської діяльності.
ПРЯМІ ІНОЗЕМНІ ІНВЕСТИЦІЇ В ЕКОНОМІЦІ УКРАЇНИ: СТАН ТА ФАКТОРИ, ЩО ВПЛИВАЮТЬ НА ПРОЦЕС ЇХ ЗАЛУЧЕННЯ
Authors: ГРИНЧУК Тетяна
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes the state and dynamics of direct foreign investment in the economy of Ukraine and identifies the most important factors influencing the process of their attraction. The study of the topic is carried out in the following logical sequence: the theoretical aspects of direct foreign investments, their role in the country's economy are considered; the dynamics of foreign direct investments inflows into the economy of Ukraine for 2019-2023is analyzed and the reasons that had a negative impact on the volume of their investments are indicated; the main concepts related to the determinants of direct foreign investment, such as political, economic, legal and procedural determinants, are considered; factors affecting the flow of direct foreign investment into the country are highlighted; proposals for the formation of a policy of attracting foreign direct investment are provided. The study shows that the inflow of foreign direct investment mostly depends on the integrated economic situation: general political, economic and institutional and legal conditions prevailing in the host country. These factors constitute the investment climate in which the investment process takes place, and these elements cannot be separated from each other, they form a single whole. The absence of one or any other component will affect the investment decision and it is the reason for falling into the risk zone, which a direct foreign investor will face. Each determinant consists of a subset of private parameters that are specific to each country. Therefore, more accurate methods of assessing these private parameters are needed in order to quantify the level of favorableness of the integrated investment environment in the host country. The data obtained as a result of such assessments will be the basis for the formation of strategies for attracting direct foreign investment at the macro level.
ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА БЕЗПЕКА В SMART-ТУРИЗМІ: УПРАВЛІННЯ РИЗИКАМИ, МАРКЕТИНГОВІ СТРАТЕГІЇ, ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: РУДЕНКO Микола , КОЧУМА Інна , КРАВЧЕНКО Олена , ТРЕТЯК Наталя
Published: June 2024

The article examines information security in smart tourism and offers risk management tools, marketing strategies, and prospects.
The main elements of Smart-tourism are outlined, among which Smart-infrastructure (the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, sensors, cameras and other technologies to improve the management of tourist attractions and services), Smart-mobility (development and distribution of mobile applications) , which allow tourists to quickly find information about transport, routes, places of interest, etc.), Smart-communication (use of messengers, chatbots and other means of communication to provide information and support to tourists), Smart-marketing (use of digital platforms for advertising tourist services and attraction of new customers, personalized services, interactive technologies), Smart ecology (development of environmental protection technologies and support of environmental initiatives in the field of tourism).
The component composition of Smart-tourism, which is based on the accumulation, exchange and processing of large arrays of information with the use of information and communication technologies, is highlighted. "Smart direction" involves the integration of information and communication technologies into the physical tourist infrastructure. "Smart business" means the digitalization of core processes and the creation of a complex ecosystem. The smart experience component is about improving and enriching the experience through personalization, real-time monitoring.
It was revealed that the primary task in the way of ensuring information security in Smart-tourism is to identify the causes of unauthorized access to information, assess threats to the information security of its subjects and create powerful systems for its protection. A comprehensive system of information security of a tourist enterprise was built, detailing its elemental composition, and it was stated that protection should be carried out at all stages of the life cycle of information, taking into account the latest trends and phenomena in the field of digital technology development.
МОДЕЛЬ УЧАСТІ БІЗНЕСУ В ЦИФРОВІЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ
Authors: ДВОРНИК Олексій
Published: June 2024

The processes occurring in the modern market environment have led to the acceleration of digital solutions adoption, which streamline the operations of business structures through the implementation of technological platforms, optimize costs, and enhance the quality of professional activities. Nowadays, the business model of a digital platform can be defined by a number of attributes, the main of which are: aggregation of supply and demand; utilization of data for value creation; adaptation of technological innovations to the regional market, and increasing operational efficiency. In order to maximize the benefits of platform utilization, the article proposes three participation models in the digital transformation of enterprises: partnership, hybrid model, and independent platform assembly. The considered models, in perspective, will allow business structures to expand cooperation with market counterparts for mutual benefit and further support of sustainable growth of the digital economy. Such participation models in the digital transformation of enterprises have the potential to create new opportunities for businesses in the era of digital technologies. Partnership enables collaboration with other companies for joint development and utilization of digital tools. The hybrid model combines the advantages of in-house development and collaboration with partners, significantly expanding the possibilities of implementing digital innovations. Independent platform assembly provides businesses with full control over the development of digital tools and the ability to adapt them to specific company needs. However, successful digital transformation requires not only choosing the appropriate participation model but also actively implementing digital strategies and improving business processes. It is important to integrate digital solutions into all aspects of enterprise activity to ensure their effectiveness and maximum impact on business performance. Thus, choosing the right participation model in digital transformation and its successful implementation can be a key factor in achieving competitive advantages and ensuring sustainable growth in the digital era.
КРЕДИТУВАННЯ МАЛОГО ТА СЕРЕДНЬОГО БІЗНЕСУ В СУЧАСНИХ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: ЛОПАТОВСЬКА Оксана , МЕЛЬНИК Альона
Published: June 2024

Financing small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine is a relevant and significant topic, as these enterprises are key players in the economy, contributing significantly to the country's gross domestic product and job creation.
However, small and medium-sized businesses often face various problems, including a lack of internal funds for sufficient financing of their operations. Typically, the main source of financial resources for business development in such cases is financing through loans.
The purpose of this article is to identify the various problems and opportunities for financing small and medium-sized businesses. It is worth noting that the government of Ukraine pays special attention to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter referred to as SMEs), which helps promote the development of this sector. For example, establishing a simplified tax system, creating credit programs for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting young entrepreneurs, and improving access to credit for this sector.
ЕЛЕКТРОННЕ УРЯДУВАННЯ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ БАЛАНСУ ІНТЕРЕСІВ ГРОМАДЯН І ДЕРЖАВИ
Authors: КРАВЕЦЬ Ірина , МИКУЛЕЦЬ Микола , МАТІЙЧУК Надія
Published: June 2024

The article reveals the essence of electronic governance and its role in ensuring public administration in modern conditions. It was determined that electronic governance is a way of organizing state power with the help of local information network systems and segments of the global information network. This ensures the work of authorities in real time and makes daily communication with them by citizens, legal entities and public organizations as simple and accessible as possible.
The organization of e-governance is connected with the development of e-democracy. Electronic governance is a single infrastructure of interdepartmental automated information interaction of state authorities and local self-government with citizens and business entities. The interaction of electronic government with society occurs through the implementation of electronic governance mechanisms at various levels: government with citizens, with business, with officials or employees, automation of relations and document flow between units.
It was noted that electronic services are the most important direction in the field of electronic government, because they concern every citizen. The role of e-governance is determined by taking into account the interests of all sides of social relations. The implementation of electronic governance mechanisms is based on public and political activity of citizens, discussion of socially significant issues for society, adoption of common reasonable and well-founded decisions.
There are certain risks from the introduction of information technologies in the e-government system, but at the same time they contribute to the development of all spheres of life, strengthen democracy, and increase the activity of the population in social and political life.
It was concluded that the development of online services by the state in key areas will ensure prompt access of the population to the necessary services and resources, will make state processes more open and efficient, contributing to the rule of law and the establishment of democratic standards. coexistence of all participants in social relations.
Evaluation of Two Readings for the QuicGM Aspergillus Lateral Flow Assay in a Group of Immunocompromised Patients in Iraq
Authors: Kareem Hiba S. , M. Al-Wattar Wifaq
Published: July 2024

Background: Aspergillus spp. causes a wide range of diseases called Invasive Aspergillosis (IA) which is a fatal illness that affects a variety of immunocompromised people worldwide.
Objective: Using the lateral flow test for the detection of Galactomannan antigen in immunocompromised patients suspected to have IA.
Methods: This study was conducted on 72 patients, whose samples (serum, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Blood) were collected from the Hematology-Oncology Unit at Baghdad Teaching Hospital and Pediatric Welfare Hospital, and ICU in Ghazi AL-Hariri Surgical Specialties Hospital, Bone Marrow Transplantation Center in the period between November 2022 to February 2023. Patients’ blood and sputum were sent for fungal culture to confirm the diagnosis in most cases.
Results: QuicGM Aspergillus Lateral Flow Assay was conducted on 72 patients, of whom 34 (47.2%) were positive and 38 (52.7%) were negative (P-values of 0.001 and 0.5) respectively. This screening aimed at detecting IA. One week later, the second confirmative result was obtained from 24 patients to determine the response to antifungal drugs or recovery from neutropenia of which 15 readings were negative and nine were positive. Out of 48 single readings, 25 were positive and 23 were negative. All 72 members of the control group gave negative results. This study is the first in Iraq to use this assay.
Conclusion: QuicGM Aspergillus Lateral Flow Assay was found to be reliable, sensitive, and specific, and proved to be a very good guide for the early diagnosis of IA in immunocompromised patients and in monitoring treatment outcomes and follow-up.