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Protection of intellectual property rights during martial law
Authors: Komarnytska I.I. , Butsiak M.M.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the protection of intellectual property rights under martial law imposed in connection with the aggression of the Russian Federation. The author notes that even in the most difficult periods, intellectual property remains strategically important for the development of a country. It is worth noting that the protection of intellectual property rights is becoming an extremely important task which requires careful analysis and effective measures.
It is indicated that preventing violations and ensuring stability in this area is of great importance for preserving the country’s economic potential. Martial law has become a time of increased risk to intellectual property due to a number of factors, such as an increase in the number of conflicts, unpredictability of the political situation and changes in governance.
The article emphasises that Ukrpatent, which performs the powers of the National Intellectual Property Authority in the field of intellectual property, continues to work in difficult conditions. At the same time, it ensures the necessary functions and continuous operation of the state system of intellectual property legal protection. It is interesting to note that starting from 8 November 2022, the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation has been performing the functions of the National Intellectual Property Authority. The activities of the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation are crucial for stimulating innovation and development in the country, especially in the difficult conditions of martial law. Its functions include registration of IP rights (patents, copyrights, and trademarks), maintenance of state registers, support of collegial bodies, international cooperation, information and publishing activities, provision of services and consultations, and certification of patent attorneys.
It is established that in Ukraine, during martial law, the legislative activity in the field of intellectual property continues and the processes of European integration in the field of intellectual property are being intensified by improving the regulatory framework in accordance with international norms and standards. This demonstrates the country’s ability to ensure the functioning and development of the legal system even in extremely difficult conditions. The article also examines the latest changes in the legislation relating to intellectual property in the context of martial law, which demonstrates the continued and responsible legislative activity in this area, even in the most difficult times for the country.
Transformations in the legal regulation of the activities of volunteer organizations
Authors: Vashkovich V.V. , Bysaga Yu.Yu. , Petrunia O.A.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the transformations that took place in the 20th and 21st centuries in the legal regulation of the activities of volunteer organizations, and finds out what is important for understanding modern processes that take place in conditions of full-scale war and global digitalization processes. It was revealed that significant changes in the 20th century in the legal regulation of public sector activities were associated with the October Revolution. In 1917, significant changes were made to the legislation and the appearance procedure for the termination of public organizations was first introduced, and later it was replaced by a judicial one.
It is substantiated that for the development of the volunteer movement and public associations, the provision of freedom of unions by the III Universal of the Ukrainian Central Rada of November 7(20), 1917, and later such a right was provided for by the Constitution of the Ukrainian People’s Republic («Statute on the State System, Rights and freedom of the Ukrainian People’s Republic») dated April 29, 1918. Unfortunately, the norms of the Constitution of the Ukrainian SSR of 1919 repeated the provisions of the Constitution of the USSR of 1918, and Article 26 limited the right to form associations. Along with legislative bans on the practice, mass burial of movements and associations is taking place.
The declaration of Ukraine’s independence became a new stage in the development of legislation regulating the legal status of public organizations and volunteer movements. The recognition of the right to association at the constitutional level was an important next stage for the development of volunteer public organizations in Ukraine. On March 22, 2012, a new Law of Ukraine «On Public Associations» was adopted, which replaced the Law of Ukraine «On Associations of Citizens». In addition, in 2011, a special legislative act was adopted - the Law of Ukraine «On Volunteering», which provides for volunteering as a form of charity, and the right to attract volunteers is granted to these organizations, which are included in the Register of non-profit institutions and organizations.
It has been proven that the full-scale war was preceded by the cleansing of the legal system of Ukraine from Soviet totalitarian norms that limited the activities of public volunteer organizations. At the same time, the growth of volunteer activity was facilitated by the occupation of the ARC, as well as parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, and later by the full-scale war in Ukraine. Further transformations in legal regulation will be associated with global digitalization.
Legal basis for the implementation of the "Smart City" concept in Ukraine
Authors: Oliukha V.H.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the legal framework of the ‘Smart City’ concept. The author concludes that it is an innovative tool for ensuring sustainable urban development and post-war recovery. Its components may be determined depending on the state of development of the State, as well as socio-economic, cultural and historical features of a particular locality. Despite the importance of this concept for the development of human settlements in line with EU policy, the concept of a smart city is not regulated by law in Ukraine. The subordinate legal act of the Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy and Society of Ukraine for 2018-2020, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on 17 January 2018, No. 67-p, is fragmentary and declarative, as it does not specify the specific timeframes, measures, resources necessary for the actual implementation of the areas outlined in it, as well as the indicators necessary to assess the results achieved. The Law of Ukraine ‘On Local Self­Government in Ukraine’ of 21.05.1997 No. 280/97- ВР does not contain provisions that would directly define the powers of local self-government bodies to implement the smart city concept in practice, which requires appropriate amendments. At the same time, in modern conditions, the general provisions of the said legal act can be relied upon for the practical implementation of the smart city concept. The primary act that should be adopted at the local level for the practical development of a smart city should be a city conceptual project for the implementation of Smart City. It should take into account the urgent problems of city development, the digital technologies appropriate for the project, and the sources of its funding. This project should pay considerable attention to the municipal sector of the economy and the development of municipal infrastructure. A possible measure to optimise this process could be the creation of a cluster that could include utility companies, private businesses, condominiums, and research institutions. Prior to the approval of the conceptual project for the implementation of the Smart City concept, the city’s territorial community, NGOs, and the business environment should be discussed, and the final version should take into account the reasonable comments.
International legal support of the principle of gender equality in labor relations
Authors: Harasymkiv L.I.
Published: December 2024

One of the complex problems that integrates the elements of all spheres of society’s life - political, social, economic, cultural and directly affects their development - is overcoming discrimination on any grounds, ensuring the principle of gender equality and developing an effective mechanism for its implementation. In our country today, as evidenced by international and national ratings, official statistics of Ukraine, there is a low level of ensuring the principle of gender equality. Therefore, ensuring the equality of women and men, including in labor relations, is one of the main issues of the formation of a modern democratic, social legal Ukrainian state. The purpose of the article is to analyze the international legal support of the principle of gender equality in labor relations. It is noted that the provisions on ensuring gender equality are contained in many international documents, the approval of which has become one of the key tasks in the activities of the UN, a number of other international institutions, which collectively each played an important role in the establishment of general norms of international law on ensuring the principle of gender equality both in general and in labor relations in particular. It is the norms of their documents that contain international legal standards that regulate the issue of ensuring gender equality, and are an example of the proper implementation and protection of the labor rights of women and men, as well as an indicator of effective methods of implementing these legal norms for our country. It is emphasized that international legal documents make it possible to understand the essence, content, structure and importance of gender equality as a key component of human rights, conditions for sustainable development, peace and security on the planet, and which must be followed by all states during the formation of domestic legislation. Therefore, Ukraine, having ratified the main international documents regarding the provision of equal rights and opportunities for men and women, determined for itself the provision of gender equality as an important component of further development and as one of the priorities of state policy.
Theoretical and legal aspects of introducing new mechanisms for providing housing to military personnel and their families: special savings program, leasing, mortgage
Authors: Karpova O.O.
Published: December 2024

One of the key elements of national security and defense of the state in the state is the military personnel. Social and legal protection, material support, and favorable conditions for the realization of their constitutional rights are priority tasks for the state.
Providing housing for military personnel is one of the key aspects of social protection. The state of housing provision for military personnel not only reflects society’s attitude toward its defenders but also holds strategic importance for ensuring combat readiness and the moral-psychological climate within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, and other defense forces.
At the legislative and organizational levels, the system of housing provision for military personnel in Ukraine remains ineffective and contains significant corruption risks. The sources of current legislation regulating the right of military personnel in Ukraine remains ineffective and contains significant corruption risks. The sources of corruption risks. The sources of current legislation regulating the right of military personnel to housing require radical changes.
Soviet legislation forms the current housing laws, is outdated, and does not correspond to the present political or socio-economic conditions requiring radical changes. A comprehensive analysis of various periods in the development of domestic housing legislation provides an opportunity to identify the circumstances and reasons that will help eliminate the shortcomings in the legal regulation of housing relations and find ways to improve modern housing relations and find ways to improve modern housing legislation by introducing new mechanisms for housing legislation by introducing new mechanisms for housing provisions for housing provision for military personnel and their families.
In this regard, it is important to conduct research on the circumstances and factors that influence the legal aspects of implementing new algorithms for housing provision for military personnel. Such an analysis will reveal the problems and shortcomings in the implementation of new housing provision mechanisms for a significant category of individuals and identify ways for their further development.
The issue of implementing the «eOselya» affordable mortgage program for military personnel is considered. An analysis of mortgage housing loans has been conducted, focusing on the provision of long-term bank loans for the purchase or construction of residential real estate, where the collateral is the property itself. The requirements for candidates to obtain a preferential mortgage loan have been studied. Problematik issues arising in the process of mortgage implementation have been explored.
Analysis of legislation and judicial practice regarding the legal status and social guarantees of employees of digital platforms in EU countries: challenges and perspectives
Authors: Telichko O.A. , Rekun V.A.
Published: December 2024

In today’s world, the rapid development of digital technologies and the gig economy has led to the emergence of new forms of employment that significantly change traditional labor relations. The platform economy, based on short­term contracts and freelance work, has become an important element of the labor market, offering new opportunities for workers, but at the same time presenting them with numerous challenges.
The legal status of platform workers remains uncertain in many countries. Platforms often classify their workers as «independent contractors», «economically dependent independent workers» or «self-employed», which allows them to avoid obligations related to labor laws. This leads to legal gaps that jeopardize the social protection of workers on digital platforms.
Different approaches to the legal status and social guarantees of workers in different countries create additional complexities in regulation. The issue of legal classification of digital platform workers remains unresolved, affecting their labor rights and social security. The authors consider the challenges that arise in connection with new forms of employment that displace traditional labor relations. The main attention is paid to the legal uncertainty of the status of gig workers, their social protection and the lack of a unified approach to the regulation of this sphere in different EU countries.
The article analyzes legislative initiatives and case law in France, Germany, Austria and Spain, where the legal status of platform workers varies from employed to self-employed. Particular attention is paid to recent court decisions that affect the classification of platform workers and their social rights.
The study reveals significant differences in the national legislation and judicial practice of different EU countries, which indicates the need to develop a unified European approach to the regulation of new forms of work. The authors emphasize the need to adapt national legislation to the new realities of the labor market, in light of the new EU Directive (Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving working conditions in platform work), which aims to ensure the correct classification of employment status and the protection of the rights of gig workers.
The right to access to environmental information in Ukraine under the conditions of the legal regime of martial law
Authors: Solodan K. , Palamarchuk A.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of legal regulation of the right to access to environmental information under the legal regime of martial law based on the analysis of international and national legal acts.
The authors emphasise the particular negative impact of military operations on the condition of the environment. The authors point out the need to record these negative consequences and properly inform the public about them. The authors state the problem of the simultaneous need to protect national security and the right of citizens to environmental information. It is noted that national legislation not only enshrines the right of citizens to have access to environmental information, but also directly establishes the corresponding obligation of authorised entities to provide environmental information. The article analyses the Aarhus Convention and the possibility of denying access to environmental information for the purposes of national defence or state security.
Attention is paid to international experience in ensuring access to information on the condition of the environment during armed conflicts.
The authors conclude that the right to access to environmental information is an integral part of the right to a safe environment and is a basic right of every person guaranteed by both national and international law. However, under the legal regime of martial law, strategic information, which may include environmental data, can be used by the enemy. This requires a cautious approach to what information can be made available to the public and how to ensure security without limiting the right to environmental transparency. Although the current Decree of the President of Ukraine ‘On the Implementation of Martial Law in Ukraine’ does not provide for any specific restrictions on the right to environmental information during a special period, the state faces the need to balance the necessity to ensure national security and environmental human rights, preserve the environment and take effective actions to reduce the negative environmental impact of the war.
Legal regulation of environmental migration due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station
Authors: Tomozov A.V.
Published: December 2024

The Russian armed aggression has predictably led to an increase in emergencies in Ukraine, both of a technological and natural nature. The disaster triggered by the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam by Russian forces on 6 June 2023 (known as the Kakhovka catastrophe) reached an unprecedented scale. The dam breach caused significant damage, flooding an area of 620 square kilometres across four regions - Kherson, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia - directly affecting the lives of 100,000 people. Substantial damage was inflicted on housing, infrastructure, the environment, and cultural sites. Additionally, power supply, drinking water provision, agricultural land irrigation, and river transport operations were disrupted.
This study analyses the regulatory framework that enabled a relatively effective response to mitigate the consequences of the Kakhovka dam breach, address evacuation and relocation challenges for the affected population, and reflects on Ukraine’s experience in managing the aftermath of global-scale technological catastrophes such as this. It has been determined that the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam has been classified by the state as a national-level emergency. Migration caused by this event was largely internal, compelled, and took the form of evacuation within a limited time frame. Currently, programmes and strategies are in place aimed at returning migrants (internally displaced persons) to their places of origin and fully restoring safe living conditions in the flooded areas, with the expectation that this migration may be temporary. However, Russian aggression remains an obstacle to the realisation of such plans.
The management of ecological migration resulting from the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam has been conducted in accordance with legal standards for emergency prevention and dealing with the consequences. Thanks to the state’s prompt response to the emergency and coordinated cooperation between state authorities and civil society, the number of casualties in the flooded regions was minimised. Ukrainian legislation on regulating forced internal displacement aligns with all international legal norms, is human-centred, and considers human rights, special needs, gender, and age factors. The state assumes responsibility for meeting all the needs of displaced persons, addressing their social challenges, and providing material support.
Problems of legal regulation of digitization in the field of agribusiness
Authors: Chervanova D.A.
Published: December 2024

The digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex is a key stage in the modernization of agriculture, which contributes to increasing the efficiency and sustainability of the industry in the face of technological changes. The transformation process can be conditionally divided into several stages. The first stage includes the implementation of digital technologies in the production processes of agricultural enterprises, such as accounting automation, land monitoring, and the use of drones to analyze fields and weather conditions. The second stage involves the optimization of management processes through the integration of complex management systems covering all stages of production. The third stage concerns the development of digital markets, when agricultural enterprises actively use platforms for selling and purchasing products. The final stage is the creation of a single digital environment for the interaction of all participants of the agro-industrial complex. Digitization of the agricultural sector is important for ensuring food security, reducing costs and improving product quality. The introduction of such technologies as mobile applications for agronomists and mechanics, electronic goods and transport invoices and accounting automation software increases the efficiency of agricultural activities. At the same time, legal regulation of the use of digital technologies, in particular electronic signatures, is necessary to ensure the legal significance of electronic documents.
An important step in the development of digitalization is the participation of Ukraine in the EU program «Digital Europe», which provides an opportunity to integrate advanced digital technologies and receive funding for innovations. One of the main tools is the State Agrarian Register, which contributes to the transparent distribution of state support among farmers. Despite significant achievements, farmers face problems such as insufficient awareness of the possibilities of digitalization, lack of funding for the implementation of IT solutions, and insufficient training of personnel. Such factors restrain the development of digital technologies in agriculture, which is a threat to the competitiveness of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in international markets.
The influence of Christian ideas on the purpose of criminal punishments in the Galician-Volhynian state
Authors: Oliinyk Y.V.
Published: December 2024

The article highlights the influence of Christian ideas on the formulation of the purpose of criminal punishments in the Galician-Volhynian state. The influence of Christian principles of justice, repentance and mercy on the development of the legal system of the state, as well as on the evolution of criminal punishments, is considered. It is noted that Christianity brought new moral and legal values, which significantly influenced social relations and the legal system of the Galician-Volhynian state. It is emphasized that Christian ideas influenced the expansion of the understanding of crime not only as a private encroachment, but also as a violation of law and order and a threat to the safety of society.
A comprehensive analysis of the system of criminal punishments in the Galician-Volhynian state was carried out, which included fines, confiscation of property, public apologies, physical punishments, expulsion from the community and, in exceptional cases, the death penalty. It was established that criminal punishments played the role of the most common criminal law measure used by the Galician-Volhynian state to combat crime. It is considered to what extent these criminal punishments corresponded to Christian principles and what purpose they pursued. The article emphasizes that the purpose of punishment from a Christian point of view emphasized not only the retribution for the crime, but also the correction of the criminal. It was emphasized that the punishment system included both punitive and educational elements, which corresponded to Christian ideas about mercy and the possibility of repentance.
The article shows the influence of a number of European states on the legal system of the Galician-Volhynian state, and the role of the church in the formation and implementation of criminal punishments.
It was concluded that the influence of Christian values on the criminal law of the Galician-Volhynian state was significant and comprehensive. This was reflected in the expansion of the concept of crime, the variety of criminal punishments and their compliance with the principles of Christian morality. It is noted that although there was gender inequality in criminal law, Christian ideas, thanks to the active activity of the church, contributed to the humanization of criminal punishments and the gradual development of ideas about equality before the law. In general, the article demonstrates how the ideas of Christianity influenced the formation of the purpose of criminal punishments in the Galician-Volhynian state, emphasizing the importance of moral correction of criminals, restoration of justice and maintenance of social order.
Legal regulation of migration control in the European Union: evolution and current challenges
Authors: Gerych A.Y.
Published: December 2024

It is indicated that the migration policy of the European Union has come a long way of evolution from individual national approaches to the formation of a single comprehensive system for managing migration flows. The creation of the Schengen area and the introduction of common border control standards laid the foundation for the further development of EU migration legislation, which today covers a wide range of issues - from granting asylum to combating illegal migration.
The article examines the evolution of legal regulation of migration control in the European Union from its foundation to the present day, with a special emphasis on the changes caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Five main stages of the development of EU migration legislation and their characteristic features are analyzed.
The first stage, which was characterized by the lack of a systematic approach to migration regulation, and the second stage, the key event of which was the adoption of Regulation 1612/68, are considered in detail. The significance of this document for establishing the principle of non­discrimination of workers and the right to family reunification is examined. Important court decisions that shaped the practice of applying the Regulation and influenced the further development of migration legislation are analyzed.
Particular attention is paid to the third stage, when migration issues were transformed from the economic sphere into the political sphere. The role of the Special Group on Immigration (TREVI) and the importance of the Schengen Agreement in the formation of a common EU migration policy are highlighted. The fourth stage, which began in the 2010s and was characterized by the emergence of new challenges for the EU migration policy, in particular the crisis of 2014-2015, is analyzed.
The modern stage of legal regulation of migration control, which began after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is examined in detail. The unprecedented application of the Directive on Temporary Protection and the implementation of a set of measures to support Ukrainian refugees are analyzed. Key changes in legal regulation are identified, including operational measures at the borders, financial support, coordination between Member States and integration measures.
Based on the research conducted, a conclusion was drawn about the EU’s ability to adapt its legal mechanisms to new challenges and about the possibility of using the experience of responding to the Ukrainian crisis as a model for the further development of the EU’s migration policy.
Psychological aspects of special physical training: how to strengthen motivation and confidence
Authors: Kyrychenko A.V. , Petrenko S.P. , Vasetska A.V.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the psychological aspects of special physical training, including methods of strengthening motivation and confidence among law enforcement officers and other law enforcement agencies. Modern approaches to the development of personal motivation within the framework of physical training, which is critically important for the performance of official duties, are considered. Increasing the level of physical fitness is inextricably linked to psychological factors, such as self-confidence, stress resistance, and the ability to cope with psychological stress.
The focus is on effective methods of building sustainable motivation and self-control, such as setting achievable goals, using positive reinforcement, and learning through simulation of real scenarios. The role of group support and team interaction in increasing the level of confidence was also studied. It is shown that the formation of motivation and confidence is an important element of special physical training, which should provide employees with the necessary resources for successful performance of tasks in high-risk conditions.
Recommendations for the development of psychological stability and self-discipline, which contribute to increasing overall efficiency and reducing risks during the performance of official duties, are additionally highlighted.
Special physical training (SFP) plays a key role in achieving high sports results, maintaining the physical condition of soldiers, rescuers and other professions that require a high level of physical endurance and strength. However, in addition to the physical component, psychological aspects affecting the effectiveness of training are no less important.
Motivation is one of the most important psychological factors in SFP. It determines the individual’s desire to work, overcome difficulties and achieve set goals. To strengthen motivation, it is important to form clear goals that are divided into short-term and long-term stages; use positive reinforcement and maintain feedback between effort and results; create variety in training to avoid monotony and fatigue; engage in work on mental stability, which helps to overcome psychological barriers.
It should be noted that confidence in one’s own abilities is another important factor that helps to achieve high results in SFP. It develops due to a gradual increase in the level of difficulty of exercises, which allows participants to feel progress; the use of visualization methods, when an athlete or military person imagines the successful completion of tasks; support from the coach and colleagues, which creates a positive environment for growth; working with a psychologist or coach to overcome fears and anxieties that can lower confidence.
Therefore, the integration of psychological methods into special physical training allows not only to increase physical performance, but also to strengthen motivation and confidence, which contributes to the achievement of set tasks at a higher level.
Exploring the relationship between leaf color, canopy architecture,photosynthesis and pigment composition in guava mapping population
Authors: Mathiazhagan Malarvizhi , M.D Gowtham Gowda , Chinnaiyan Vasugi , Kodthalu Seetharamaiah Shivashankara , Hunashikatti Laxman R , Kundapura Ravishankar
Published: December 2024

Leaf color is a crucial parameter in determining the photosynthetic productivity of a plant. We examined 150 intervarietal guava hybrids from the cross Arka Poorna x Purple Local, that were segregating for leaf color (green and greyed purple). Variations in tree morphology, gas exchange parameters and pigment contents were investigated to understand the impact of leaf color on plant growth and physiology. Significant differences were observed in tree morphology between green and purple leaves, with green leaf plants showing better growth and vigor than purple leaf individuals. Photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rates were significantly higher in green plants than in purple leaf plants. In contrast, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins were significantly higher in the purple plants. These results suggest that the presence of high anthocyanin and carotenoid pigments in purple plants have a masking effect that resulted in high chlorophyll production and low photosynthetic rates due to reduced incident light. The segregating population is an important repository for mapping QTLs associated to photosynthetic attributes.
Analisis Finite Element pada Prostesis Lari: Studi Modifikasi Material dan Desain
Authors: Kumarajati Dhananjaya Yama Hudha , Nur'Aidha Amalia Cemara , Khulayfah Ade Fitri
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dan memodifikasi desain prostesis lari yang berasal dari paten Eropa, yang awalnya menggunakan serat karbon sebagai bahan utama. Modifikasi yang dilakukan meliputi penggantian serat karbon dengan komposit polimer fiberglass dan penambahan ketebalan prostesis sebesar 2,5 mm agar dapat menahan beban dinamis setara dengan 8 kali berat pelari, atau sekitar 5096 N, saat berlari. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan Analisis Elemen Hingga (Finite Element Analysis/FEA), dengan fokus pada stres, regangan, dan deformasi total di bawah kondisi beban tersebut. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa stres maksimum yang tercatat adalah 850 MPa, yang masih berada di bawah kekuatan tarik maksimum komposit polimer fiberglass, yaitu 1,2 GPa. Regangan maksimum yang tercatat adalah 0,025, dan deformasi total mencapai 51,878 mm, keduanya masih dalam batas yang dapat diterima untuk fungsi prostesis. Material ini terbukti menjadi alternatif yang lebih ekonomis dibandingkan serat karbon, dengan kinerja yang memuaskan untuk prostesis lari. Namun, disarankan untuk melakukan validasi eksperimental lebih lanjut dan uji lapangan guna memastikan daya tahan dan kenyamanan jangka panjang.
International education programme and career expectations in an emerging country
Authors: Namraksa Srisuda , Kraiwanit Tanpat , Yuenyong Nithima , Amornbuth Chanin , Chinnapha Sutthiporn , Puttipong Attaporn
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the career expectations of individuals in Thailand’s emerging economy, emphasizing the critical factors that shape these expectations within the context of a rapidly evolving labour market in the digital era. A quantitative approach was employed, collecting data from 1230 Thai respondents through convenience sampling, utilizing a structured survey as the primary research instrument. Data analysis involved the use of percentages, means and logistic regression to provide a comprehensive understanding of the findings. The results indicate that factors such as gender, age, monthly income, professional identity, values, culture and technology usage (including devices like laptops, social media platforms, home internet access and usage hours) significantly influence career expectations. Understanding these influential factors is crucial for developing targeted strategies to enhance career satisfaction, preparedness and overall competitiveness in an increasingly globalized and digital economy. By addressing the unique needs and aspirations of the Thai workforce, particularly in this digital age, stakeholders can cultivate a more responsive and adaptive professional environment, ultimately contributing to national economic growth in the digital era.
The socio-economic and security issues of night landings and arrangements at the port of Owendo: The example of the mineral terminal
Authors: Ndjambou Léandre Edgard
Published: December 2024

Global economic competition is leading companies to improve their competitiveness by increasing production and eliminating the main obstacles to the process of making products available. This approach concerns both SMEs and SMIs as well as multinationals. Thus, the Compagnie Minière de l’Ogooué (COMILOG), a subsidiary of the French group ERAMET, which until recently had a monopoly on manganese mining in Gabon, must now face competition from Asian operators. To export its ore, COMILOG must first transport it by rail for nearly 650 km, from the Moanda site (south-east of the country) to the port of Owendo. However, port operations, which until then took place exclusively during the day, limited the company’s export capacities and the profits made, while increasing the stopover time of ships and their operating costs. To remedy this, the French company introduced nighttime docking and departures. This work addresses the challenges of the performance of port operations at the Owendo ore terminal and the security and natural risks of night manoeuvres. The general objective of the study is to assess the impact of these night services on ship traffic, on the one hand, and to identify the related socio-economic and security issues, on the other hand. Data collection was carried out using documentary research in libraries and research centres, consultation of websites, semi-directed interviews, questionnaire surveys and participatory observation. The sample of 50 people surveyed took into account management staff, supervisors and line managers, integrating the diversity of actors involved in the processing of ships calling at the port of Owendo. Finally, the surveys attest to a clear reduction in the time spent by ships at the Owendo Ore Port and an increase in their number calling. They also confirm the improvement in tonnages embarked and the improvement in turnover achieved by COMILOG. This study led to the conclusion that the introduction of night manoeuvres at the port of Owendo allowed COMILOG to increase its exports and the number of ore carriers received in stopover and then improve its turnover.
Exploring the impact factors of the usage intention of AR sports games for home exercise based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior
Authors: Lin Chih-Wei , Chien Chun-Yu , Lian Shao-Leon , Lin Yun-Tsan , Hsu Wei-Hsun
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explore the factors influencing people’s intention to use home fitness mobile apps in the post-pandemic era. By incorporating the perspective of playfulness into the decomposed theory of planned behavior, it seeks to construct a behavioral model for the public's use of AR sports games for home exercise. The research focuses on Active Arcade users residing in Taiwan, employing the snowball sampling method to conduct an online questionnaire survey. A total of 340 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed using linear structural equations. The study reveals three main findings: first, the behavioral model for Active Arcade users constructed based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior demonstrates a good fit; second, users’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a positive and significant impact on behavioral intention; third, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived playfulness all positively and significantly influence attitudes, with perceived playfulness having the highest impact coefficient; fourth, perceived benefits of exercise are the most crucial factor affecting subjective norms; and fifth, convenience technologies are the key factor influencing perceived behavioral control. This study provides valuable insights for theory and management practice, offering guidance on the use of home fitness apps in the post-pandemic era while addressing research limitations and suggesting future directions.
Exploring social media marketing in higher education on academic social network sites: A Hungarian case study analysis
Authors: Hamuth Mónika , Buics László
Published: December 2024

The evolution of the internet has led to the emergence of social media (SM) platforms, offering dynamic environments for user interaction and content creation. Social media, characterized by user-generated content, has become integral to electronic communication, fostering higher engagement and interaction. This study aims to explore the utilization of SM marketing, particularly in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), focusing on Széchenyi István University’s academic social network sites (SNS) as a case study to enhance student engagement and satisfaction. The primary objective of this study is to review recent academic literature on SM marketing, especially for HEI marketing, and investigate the potential of the University’s SNS platforms as a case study in increasing student engagement. First a systematic literature review was conducted using Scopus and Science Direct databases to analyze recent research in academic SM. Then the article examined the University’s website and SNS platforms using the Facepager program to collect and analyze posts’ content. The findings from the literature review and observation indicate the growing importance of SM in higher education marketing. The university’s use of various SM strategies, such as visual storytelling, multimedia content, blogs, and user-generated content, contributes to increased student engagement of the university’s values.
Self-marketing-empirical research from the users’ perspective
Authors: Jenei Szonja , Molnár Silvia , Szalai Szilvia Módosné , Józsa László
Published: December 2024

Personal branding is a conscious activity that utilizes classic product marketing methods to make a person more marketable. In our study, we employed a quantitative research methodology. Through a survey, we examined the importance respondents assign to visible and non-visible traits and characteristics. During the data analysis, we established a ranking of the most important traits identified by the survey participants, which they believe contribute to a more favorable perception. Among the top five ranked traits—reliability, appearance, charisma, grooming, and authenticity—three are recognizable during the first encounter. Our findings suggest that women place greater emphasis on social perception than men, making them more likely to remain unnoticed. At the same time, younger generations tend to overvalue their presence on social media platforms.
Application of the Rayleigh quotient method in the analysis of stability of straight elastic bars
Authors: Czubacki Radosław , Lewinski Tomasz
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with stability problems of straight elastic bars made of a homogenous isotropic material. The approach concerns both the bars of compact cross-sections and of thin-walled cross-sections, the transverse distortions being neglected. The stability analysis method developed for thin-walled bars in the paper: L. Zhang and G.S. Tong, “Flexural-torsional buckling of thin-walled beam members based on shell buckling theory”, Thin-Walled Structures, vol. 42 (2004), pp. 1665–1687 is here extended to the bars whose deformations obey the assumptions of the Vlasov-like theory. The approach proposed makes it possible to assess the values of critical loads causing: axial forces, bending moments, transverse forces and torques, possibly simultaneously. The main task is to perform maximization of the relevant Rayleigh quotient; its form is given for all rational shapes of the bar’s cross section. The paper shows how to assess critical axial buckling loads and lateral buckling loads of straight elastic bars made of a homogenous isotropic material.
Three-dimensional interpretation of geophysical and geotechnical investigation of landslides
Authors: Superczynska Małgorzata , Maslakowski Maciej , Mieszkowski Radosław
Published: December 2024

Effective engineering design of structures requires a thorough understanding of the groundwater conditions of the substrate. In some situations, a three-dimensional survey is necessary. Landslides are examples of such cases. They are complex phenomena, and the main factors significantly influencing their behaviour over time are changes in slope geometry, inclination and water conditions. The article discusses the reconnaissance of the substrate structure in an area threatened by mass movements along a modernized section of a railway line. The analysed area is located in the marginal zone of the North Polish glacial moraine. The geological structure of the substrate consists of: glacial tills, glaciofluvial sands, lacustrine clays, and organic soils found in periodically waterlogged areas and depressions in the terrain. Colluvial deposits, mainly consisting of clayey formations, occur on the slope of the escarpment. Surface geomorphology was interpreted using LIDAR data and field observations. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) was used to obtain a detailed subsurface image, which was verified by borehole drilling and laboratory analysis of soil samples for physical properties, including grain size distribution and plasticity, as well as mechanical properties of soils. This research enabled the creation of a three-dimensional substrate model, showing the spatial distribution of colluvium and areas at risk of active landslides. The results indicate that an integrated approach, combining geophysical imaging and geotechnical reconnaissance, allows for a detailed understanding of the structure and lithology of landslide areas.
Risk assessment for underground utility damage due to spatial data quality
Authors: Ślusarski Marek , Przewięźlikowska Anna
Published: December 2024

Spatial data are used in a variety of projects. Their quality directly contributes to the project’s success. One of the risk sources for underground utility damage in construction works is the quality of spatial data. The article presents the results of research on a method for estimating underground utility damage risk. It consists in calculating the risk (both qualitative and quantitative risk) from specific risk factors and impact weights. The primary risk factors are incomplete spatial datasets and horizontal and vertical position accuracy of objects in the database. The calculated risk value is within 7.0 to 34.2 points. This means that the minimum risk of damage to underground utilities during construction works is 7.0 points and the maximum risk of 34.2 points is nearly five times higher. We also developed a risk map of underground utility damage. It is a thematic map with qualitative project risk. The proposed map is a 2D and 3D cartographic document that represents the actual risk of damage to underground utilities due to spatial data quality.