bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Managing your muse: Exploring three levels of metacognitive control in creative ideation
Authors: Benedek Mathias , Lebuda Izabela
Published: October 2023

Creative ideation tasks are typically ill-defined and open-ended, and thus should benefit from metacognition efforts. However, the role of metacognitive processes – especially metacognitive control – in creative ideation appears understudied. Therefore, we conducted an online study (N = 317) investigating the relationship between divergent thinking (DT) performance and different aspects of metacognitive control. In line with the recently proposed creative metacognition framework (Lebuda & Benedek, 2023), we devised measures that delineate metacognitive control at the levels of task, performance, and responses: Metacognitive control at task level was assessed in terms of attention focus devoted to each task; metacognitive control at performance level was assessed in terms of the goal-directedness of the employed task strategy; metacognitive control at response level was assessed in terms of how effectively uncreative ideas were screened out. We observed substantial individual differences in all three measures as well as first evidence of their validity. Importantly, metacognitive control at all three levels independently predicted higher DT creativity. Additional analyses suggested that effects of metacognitive control may extend to creative behavior, partly mediated by DT. In sum, this study provides first empirical support for the relevance of distinguishable aspects of metacognitive control in creative performance.
Age Voiceprint Recognition Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Vincent Joseph Othniel , Oloyede Joseph Oluwaseyi
Published: October 2023

Age voiceprint recognition is a fascinating field within voice biometrics that aims to predict an individual's age based on their vocal characteristics. This article explores the significance of age voiceprint recognition, the role of machine learning in achieving accurate age estimation from voice data, the underlying science, and its potential applications in various domains.
Field of view restriction and snap turning as cybersickness mitigation tools
Authors: Kelly Jonathan , Doty Taylor , Gilbert Stephen B. , Dorneich Michael
Published: October 2023

Multiple tools are available to reduce cybersickness (sickness caused by virtual reality), but past research has not investigated the combined effects of multiple mitigation tools. Field of view (FOV) restriction limits peripheral vision during self-motion, and ample evidence supports its effectiveness for reducing cybersickness. Snap turning involves discrete rotations of the user's perspective without presenting intermediate views, although reports on its effectiveness at reducing cybersickness are limited and equivocal. Both mitigation tools reduce the visual motion that can cause cybersickness. The current study (N = 201) investigated the individual and combined effects of FOV restriction and snap turning on cybersickness when playing a consumer virtual reality game. FOV restriction and snap turning in isolation reduced cybersickness compared to a control condition without mitigation tools. Yet, the combination of FOV restriction and snap turning did not further reduce cybersickness beyond the individual tools in isolation, and in some cases the combination of tools led to cybersickness similar to that in the no mitigation control. These results indicate that caution is warranted when combining multiple cybersickness mitigation tools, which can interact in unexpected ways.
The poles in polarization: Social categorization and affective polarization in multiparty systems
Authors: Rothers Adrian
Published: October 2023

Affective polarization; multiparty systems; social categorization; ideological polarization; democratic attitudes; alliances
On the Structure and Logic of Conceptual Mind
Authors: Rayudu Posina Venkata
Published: October 2023

Mind, according to cognitive neuroscience, is a set of brain functions. But, unlike sets, our minds are cohesive. Moreover, unlike the structureless elements of sets, the contents of our minds are structured. Mutual relations between mental contents endow the mind its structure. Here we characterize the structural essence and the logical form of the mind by focusing on thinking. Examination of the relations between concepts, propositions, and syllogisms involved in thinking revealed the reflexive graph structure of the conceptual mind. Objective logic of the conceptual mind is calculated from its structure. Noteworthy features of the logic of conceptual mind are degrees of truth, varieties of negation, admission of contradiction, and failure of a de Morgan law. Furthermore, cohesion of the conceptual mind follows from its reflexive graph structure. Our characterization of the structure and logic of mind constitutes a substantial refinement of the contemporary cognitive neuroscientific conceptualization of the mind as a set.
The Relevance of Everyday Emotion Regulation Knowledge for Well-Being: A Meta-Analytic Synthesis
Authors: Wenzel Mario , Philippi Paula , Kaurin Aleksandra
Published: October 2023

Research on everyday emotion regulation (ER) has primarily examined how the habitual use of specific ER strategies relates to affective well-being, typically categorizing ER strategies as generally adaptive or maladaptive. However, it remains unclear whether individuals have a general ability to regulate their emotions or whether distinctive ER strategies are differentially effective across individuals. We hypothesize that the prioritized use of those ER strategies that are individually most effective in daily life (ER knowledge) is key to an individual's affective well-being. In a meta-analytic synthesis of 13 ambulatory assessment datasets (1,798 participants, 162,061 observations), we found no evidence for a general ER ability. Instead, ER knowledge emerged as an important predictor of affective well-being, explaining on average an additional 3.8% of the variance in affective well-being. Thus, the adaptiveness of ER for well-being depends on an individual’s inclination to use those ER strategies that are individually most effective for them.
ChatGPT for Text Annotation? Mind the Hype!
Authors: Ollion Etienne , Shen Rubing , Macanovic Ana , Chatelain Arnault
Published: October 2023

In the past months, researchers have enthusiastically discussed the relevance of zero- or few-shot classifiers like ChatGPT for text annotation. Should these models prove to be performant, they would open up new continents for research, and beyond. To assess the merits and limits of this approach, we conducted a systematic literature review. Reading all the articles doing zero or few-shot text annotation in the human and social sciences, we found that these few- shot learners offer enticing, yet mixed results on text annotation tasks. The performance scores can vary widely, with some being average and some being very low. Besides, zero or few-shot models are often outperformed by models fine-tuned with human annotations. Our findings thus suggest that, to date, the evidence about their effectiveness remains partial, but also that their use raises several important questions about the reproducibility of results, about privacy and copyright issues, and about the primacy of the English language. While we definitely believe that there are numerous ways to harness this powerful technology productively, we also need to harness it without falling for the hype.
الرقابة المالية على مؤسسات التعليم العالي بين الضوابط الشرعية والمعايير الدولية
Authors: مصطفى الجخلب درويش , رضوان رفيق أسعد
Published: October 2023

الأهداف: يهدف البحث إلى التعريف بمفهوم الرقابة المالية، وبيان مشروعيتها، والضوابط الشرعية للرقابة المالية على مؤسسات التعليم العالي. المنهجية: اتبع الباحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من حيث جمع المادة العلمية التي تبين مفهوم الرقابة المالية، وتثبت مشروعيتها، وأهميتها، وتحلل المعلومات، وتستنبط الضوابط الشرعية للرقابة المالية في مؤسسات التعليم العالي. الخلاصة: توصل الباحثان إلى مجموعة من النتائج من أهمها: أن الرقابة المالية ضمانة لاحترام النظام العام ومنع الإسراف والتبذير، والمحافظة على التوازن بين الإيرادات والمصروفات، وتنقسم الرقابة المالية على مؤسسات التعليم العالي إلى رقابة داخلية، ورقابة خارجية، ولابد أن يلتزم بالضوابط الشرعية سواء في نظام الرقابة المالية أو فيمن يتولونها، ويقومون على أمرها.
Nomenclature standards for raspberry breeding varieties of the Federal Scientifi c Breeding and Technological Center for Horticulture and Plant Nursery
Authors: Evdokimenko S. N. , Каmnev A. M. , Podgaetskiy M. A. , Burmenko Yu. V. , Chukhina I. G.
Published: October 2023

Th e great diversity of national and foreign raspberry varieties grown in nurseries poses great risks of variety confusion. Th e risks can be eliminated by introducing the standards of varieties. Th ese include nomenclature standards which are instrumental in comparing morphological characteristics, and, if necessary, genetic identifi cation that con- fi rms the identity of the selection product. To date, the nomenclature standards include seven raspberry varieties selected by the Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture for Siberia, ten varieties of raspberry selected by the Sverdlovsk Breeding Station of Horticulture and Novosibirsk Zonal Gardening Station. Th e breeders of the Federal Scientifi c Breed- ing and Technological Center for Horticulture and Plant Nursery in partnership with scientists of the Federal Research Center “N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources” have created nomenclature standards for fi ve raspberry breeding varieties under Contract No. 592-223-GR dated May 30, 2022 on the scientifi c project “National net- work collection of plant genetic resources for eff ective scientifi c and technological development of the Russian Federa- tion in the fi eld of genetic technologies.” Th e created varieties are represented by herbarium specimens consisting of four herbarium sheets of the Meteor (WIR-98342) and Peresvet (WIR-98349) varieties, three herbarium sheets of the Atlant (WIR-98341) and Podarok Kashinu (WIR-98400) varieties, as well as two herbarium sheets of the Poklon Kazakovu va- riety (WIR-98402). Th e herbarium sheets also include photographs of fl owers, fruits and canes. All nomenclature stand- ards are deposited in the Herbarium of cultivated plants of the world, their wild relatives and weed plants (WIR) of the Federal Research Center “N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources,” and registered in the database “VIR herbarium (WIR).” Th e paper contains descriptions of morpho-biological and economic features and properties of these varieties, as well as a brief history of raspberry breeding in the Federal Scientifi c Breeding and Technological Center for Horticulture and Plant Nursery.
Phenological phases of Weigela×wagneri L. H. Bailey under conditions of humid subtropics in Russia
Authors: Malyarovskaya V. I. , Soltani G. A. , Kelina A. V.
Published: October 2023

Weigela varieties of hybrid origin, known as Weigela hortensis (W. hortensis C.A. Mey) or Weigela×wagneri (W.wagneri L. H. Bailey) are cultivated on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Krai. A current range of this beautifully flowering shrub includes more than 150 varieties. However, only 24 grow in the region and are predominately selected in the early XX century and are rarely used in the landscaping of the resort town. Ornamental varieties of Weigela grow mostly in limited use areas (Sochi Arboretum, Subtropical Botanical Garden in Kuban region, Friendship Tree Garden Museum). The study aims at investigating the phenological phases of Weigela×wagneri L. H. Bailey under humid subtropical conditions of the Black Sea coast, Krasnodar Krai, to be used for the design of gardens with continuous flowering plants, as well as for breeding. The study was conducted in the period from 2013 to 2019 in the Friendship Tree Garden Museum and Subtropical Botanical Garden in Kuban region. The study involved 15 varieties of W.×wagneri. The authors established differences in phenological phases, including the start/end of growing season and flowering, duration of these periods, as well as the sums of effective temperatures required for these phases. The start of the growing season was established to vary from February 12 (Arlequin) with an accumulated sum of effective temperature of 261.2℃ to March 14 (Brictol Ruby) and a sum of temperature of 376.9℃. Differences between varieties in this phenophase account for 30 days. On the basis of the long-term average annual data, the varieties were divided into groups according to the floral initiation: early flowering (from April 14 to April 21) group included Arlequin, Gustave Malet, Mon Blanc, Newport Red, Venusta, Madame Lemoine; medium-flowering (April 22 to April 30) group included Lacepede, Ballet, Pavillon Blanc, Brictol Ruby, Madame Lemoine; Eva Ratke, Kosteriana variegata, Red Prince, Augusta were included into a late-flowering (from May 01 to May 06) group. According to the dates of the start and end of growing season, the varieties were divided into the following phenological groups: EE – Early starting (before Feb 12) and Early ending vegetation (before Dec 05); EL – Early starting (before Feb 12) and Late ending (after Dec 19); LE – Late starting (after March 4) and Early ending (before Dec 5); LL – Late starting (after March 4) and Late ending vegetation (after Dec 19).
Sensitivity of Venturia inaequalis to fl uxapyroxad (Serkadis) in industrial plantations in the South of Russia
Authors: Nasonov A. I. , Yakuba G. V. , Marchenko N. A. , Astapchuk I. L.
Published: October 2023

Th e apple scab pathogen Venturia inaequalis is claimed to be the most commonly encountered pathogen of apple orchards in temperate climates. Traditional orchard protection based on repeated application of fungicides remains relevant. Widespread use of fungicides with narrowly focused action leads to a gradual selection of resistant pathogen biotypes, an increase in their share in the population and, subsequently, to a loss of eff ectiveness of chemicals. Monitoring the pathogen sensitivity to fungicides, including new ones that have appeared on the pesticide market relatively recently, such as succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHI), constitutes an important aspect in the development of an anti-resistance orchard protection program. Th e present paper evaluates the sensitivity of the fungus to fl uxapyroxad using in vitro discriminatory concentration based on relative growth (RG) of mycelium on solid medium. Monospore isolates of the pathogen were grown on potato glucose agar with and without 0.25 μg/mL of fl uxapyroxad. Th e study involved a total of 106 isolates of the pathogen collected from two industrial appl e orchards. Th e mean RG values of these populations differed signifi cantly. Th e orchards with a history of active ingredient application demonstrated the presence of isolates with RG of mycelium above 70 and 80%, thereby indicating the development of resistance in them. In one of the orchards, the proportion of isolates at a discriminatory threshold of RG > 80 % was twice as high as in the other one. SDHI fungicides and in particular fl uxapyroxad refer to narrowly acting fungicides, which makes Venturia inaequalis highly probable to develop resistance to them. Th e present study is apparently the fi rst in Russia to demonstrate the presence of pathogen forms wit h reduced sensitivity to this active ingredient. Compliance with anti-resistant FRAC recommendations when using single-site fungicides and constant monitoring of the pathogen sensitivity to them form an important condition for their long-term use.
Association of hydrothermal conditions one month before harvest and degree of maturity with the yield of sound apple fruit aft er storage
Authors: Nikitin A. L. , Makarkina M. A.
Published: October 2023

The quality and storability of apple fruits depend on the apple variety and degree of maturity, as well as weather conditions of the growing season. For each pomological variety, the picking maturity of the fruit is individual. It depends on geographical and climatic area of cultivation, weather conditions of a particular season – the hydrothermal conditions of the active growing season (the sum of active temperatures, precipitation and hydrothermal coefficient (HTC)). Fruits should be harvested at the optimal maturity stage to ensure maximum duration of storage and preservation of fruit quality. The paper presents a quantitative assessment of the impact of weather conditions one month before harvesting in different years (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019) on the yield of sound apple fruits of Priokskoye and Rozhdestvenskoe breeding varieties (the Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding) after storage at +2 °С. A certain regularity was revealed in the yield of marketable fruits after storage, depending on hydrothermal conditions, 30 days before harvesting. Regression equations for Priokskoye and Rozhdestvenskoye varieties grown in central Russia were obtained on the basis of HTC indicators and the joint effect of the sum of active temperatures ≥ 10°C and HTC. The equations can be used to predict the yield of sound fruits after storage, by interpolating and extrapolating empirically obtained data.
Hubungan Antara Kadar Asam Urat dengan Kepatuhan Minum Obat pada Pasien Tuberculosis Paru
Authors: Auliya Qurrotu A'yuni , Maulana Muhammad Rizal , Priyatno Djoko
Published: October 2023

Tuberculosis lungs is disease infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis . TB disease still become threat health Indonesian society which leads to illness , disability and death tall so that need exists countermeasures . Research objectives know connection between rate sour tendon with obedience drink medication in pulmonary TB patients . Study This is study retrospective analytic observational with approach cross sectional , with use analysis Research Chi square test statistics conducted at the Ambarawa Community Health Center (BALKESMAS) in October 2022. Population all moderate pulmonary TB patients undergo treatment at BALKESMAS Ambarawa . Research sample This of the total population namely 30 patients . Results from 30 respondents there is rate sour veins in patients Tuberculosis lungs there is enhancement rate sour tendon namely 11 respondents that is man with average levels sour urate 7.08 mg/dL (6 respondents ), female with average level 6.41 mg/dL (5 respondents ) . Based on forever drink drug obtained that amount patient with treatment 3 months 57%, 2-3 months 30%, and 1 month 13%. Based on characteristics that kind sex men 53% and kind sex women 47%. Based on characteristics age category teenagers 23%, adults 50% elderly 27%. Based on obedience drink anti-tuberculosis drugs by 28 respondents or 93.34 % of total number of respondents . Whereas For respondents who did not obedient drink drug namely 2 respondents or 6.06%. Chi square test results on compliance status drink medicine , type gender , age No showing connection significant (P0.05) against rate sour veins in patients Tuberculosis lungs. Research conclusions This No There is connection rate sour tendon with obedience drink medication in pulmonary TB patients, This caused by TB Treatment consists of over 2 stages that is intensive and advanced, function system immunity body relate with age , history of medication , obesity , consumption purines , and alcohol.
Comparative study between ultrasound findings and intra-operative findings in non-traumatic Abdominal Pain:
Authors: Gadban Basim R.
Published: October 2023

Background: acute abdominal pain is one of the most common presentations in surgical wards. Ultrasound has been grown in popularity as an easy, quick and non-invasive imaging the abdomen. US is very useful means of non-invasively, modality for assessment of acute abdominal pain.Objective: Study of the most common acute none traumatic abdominal diseases in adult patients admitted to Baghdad Teaching Hospital in department of surgery .Correlate the operative findings with sonographic features as to make the initial diagnosis of the diseases included in this study. Compare the diagnostic yield of abdominal ultrasound with that of computed tomography (CT).Methods :The present study included eighty nine consecutive adult patients with non traumatic abdominal pain as their chief complaint were admitted in the department of surgery at Baghdad Teaching Hospital during the period from April 2009 to January 2010.Ultrasound was performed in all patients in addition to CT scan as the first techniquesResults: The results showed that acute non traumatic abdominal pain was more frequently in female patients(73.46%) than male (26.53%).Gall bladder disease was the most common cause of upper abdominal surgeries (n= 45). No differences were observed between surgeries for intestinal obstruction or acute appendicitis(n=6) at P < 0.05 High accuracy of using of US, CT scan in the diagnosis of acute abdominal pain ,the compatibility with the operative finding was %89.79 , 83.33% respectively 
Conclusion: Sonography should be the first imaging technique in adult patients for the diagnosis of acute abdominal pain. CT scan should be used as a complementary study for suspected abdominal cases.
Clinical Implications In Pyle`s Disease, (Familial Metapyseal Dysplasia), Report Of Five Cases with Review Of The Literature.
Authors: Kitab Sameer A.
Published: October 2023

Background: Pyle`s disease is a distinct skeletal dysplasia with defective metaphyseal modeling and Erlenmeyer-flask deformity of tubular bones.Objectives: Clinical implications in five reported cases with mechanical bone properties different from normal bones were presented. One patient with Genu-valgum deformity had corrective osteotomy done with internal fixation showing osteotomy healing and sustained deformity correction with more than twelve years of follow up. Two patients presented with fractures and angular malalignment with abundant callus .The other two had insufficiency fractures due to repetitive low energy activities.Results: Patients with Pyle`s disease have less than normal mechanical bone properties, insufficiency fracture or gross fractures may develop after low energy or repetitive trauma. Internal fixation can be used and healing may progress with abundant callus.Conclusions: Pyle`s disease stands as a distinct type of metapyseal dysplasia with characteristic clinicalradiological criteria.Genu valgum deformity may warrant osteotomy correction, Internal Fixation can be used and osteotomy may be rapid to heal with the widened bone surfaces. Protection against potential angular malalignment is important until there is sound healing of the fractured bone. Because of increased fragility of bone, a word of caution may be appropriate in the young patient indulged with sports activity.
Field-Oriented Control of Stepper Motor with Model Predictive Current Control
Authors: Pan Zijun , Chen Huiying
Published: October 2023

Hybrid stepper motors (HSMs) have a wide range of applications. However, conventional open-loop control is difficult to meet the demand for higher accuracy. The development of control theory and electronic technology makes the application of advanced control techniques possible, including model predictive control (MPC). In this paper, a stepper motor current loop predictive model has been constructed, and then the design of q-axis current regulator has been implemented by feedback correction and rolling optimization, which has been applied to the field-oriented control (FOC) of stepper motor and verified by simulation and experiments. The results indicate that the MPC regulator in this paper has good regulation effect and reduces the q-axis current ripples to a certain extent in the series control, which finally improves the control performance.
MESA-Web: A cloud resource for stellar evolution in astronomy curriculum
Authors: Fields Carl , Townsend Richard , Dotter Aaron , Zingale Michael , Timmes Francis
Published: October 2023

We present MESA-Web,a cloud resource with an online interface to the Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA) software instrument. MESA-Web allows learners to evolve stellar models without the need to download and install MESA. Since being released in 2015, MESA-Web has delivered over 17,000 calculations to over 2,200 unique learners and currently performs about 11 jobs per day. MESA-Web can be used as an educational tool for stars in the classroom or for scientific investigations.We report on new capabilities of MESA-Web introduced since its 2015 release including learner-supplied nuclear reaction rates, custom stopping conditions, and an expanded selection of input parameters. To foster collaboration we have created a Zenodo MESA-Web community hub, where instructors can openly share examples of using MESA-Web in the classroom. We discuss two examples in the current community hub. The first example is a lesson module on Red Giant Branch stars that includes a suite of exercises designed to fit a range of learners and a Jupyter workbook for additional analysis. The second example is lesson materials for an upper-level Astronomy majors course in Stars and Radiation that includes an assignment verifying some of the expected trends that are presented in a popular stellar physics textbook.
Some Possibilities of Increasing the Completeness of Oil and Gas Recovery
Authors: Berman Dr. Lev
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this work is to focus the attention of specialists in the field of development and exploration of oil and gas fields on the possibilities of increasing the completeness of oil and gas recovery by taking into account natural phenomena that occur in pools, using existing methods development. Failure to take into account these natural phenomena causes low completeness of oil and gas recovery, as well as unjustified costs in the development of pools.

As a result of 60 years of research by a large group of specialists in various fields of knowledge, the presence of a number of natural phenomena in oil and gas pools was established, and taking into account them, the completeness of gas, condensate and oil recovery from a number of pools was increased. The following main natural phenomena have been identified:

1. Multi-scale block structure of all pools and the absence of hydrodynamic connection between different parts of each pool within the framework of Darcy’s law.
2. Changes in the filtration properties of the pool during development.
3. Influence of fractionation of hydrocarbons in pools on the properties of produced and residual oil during water flooding in sediments with different reservoir properties.

The following proposals are substantiated:

• Additions to the complex of exploration works;
• Some ways to increase the completeness of oil and gas recovery;
• The results of the industrial use of a comprehensive study of conventional and unconventional oil and gas pools.
The Compton Wavelength Is the True Matter Wavelength, Linked to the Photon Wavelength, While the de Broglie Wavelength Is Simply a Mathematical Derivative
Authors: Haug Prof. Espen Gaarder
Published: October 2023

We demonstrate that the Compton wavelength mathematically corresponds exactly to the photon wavelength of rest mass energy. On the other hand, the de Broglie wavelength is not defined for a rest-mass particle, but if the particle is nearly at rest, then the de Broglie wavelength approaches infinity, and the corresponding photon wavelength of the rest-mass energy is then this length times \(\frac{v}{c}\) again, that is it approaches zero when \(v\) approaches zero. Our analysis indicates that the de Broglie wavelength appears to be a pure mathematical derivative of the Compton wavelength. Everything that can be expressed with the de Broglie wavelength can essentially be expressed by the Compton wavelength. We also demonstrate how spectral lines from atoms and chemical elements are linked to the Compton wavelength of the electron and that the Rydberg constant is not needed.

Furthermore, we demonstrate that the Compton frequency is embedded in the Schrodinger equation, the Dirac equation, and the Klein-Gordon equation, where the Planck constant actually cancels out, and the de Broglie wavelength is not present in these equations. The Compton frequency seems to be linked to the quantization in quantum mechanics rather than the Planck constant. Additionally, we discuss recent literature that shows a remarkably simple but overlooked way to quantize Newton's and General Relativity theories, as well as other gravity theories, and also how to link them to the Planck scale. This, once again, leads to the conclusion that the Compton wavelength and Compton frequency are related to the quantization of matter and, thereby, the quantization of gravity. In addition, the Planck length plays a crucial role in quantum gravity, as demonstrated.

Viewing physics through the de Broglie wavelength is like looking at the world through a distorted lens; switch to the Compton wavelength, and the distortion is removed, allowing us to see simplicity and clarity even in complex phenomena such as quantum gravity.
Determinants of Internal Financing: Small and Medium Enterprises in Pakistan
Authors: Mehar Muhammad Ayub
Published: October 2023

Internal financing is an indicator of self-reliance, growth, and survival of a firm without help from external sources. It assesses the growth and survival of a firm without raising capital in equity or debt markets. However, internal financing may be a cause of lower dividends, which may discourage investors. This study provides a device to assess the appropriate level of internal equities. From an investment policy point of view, lower return on investment must discourage investment in small and medium enterprises. The study suggests the intervention by monetary and fiscal policy for the survival of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study is based on six years of data from 398 companies in Pakistan, while panel least square (PLS) techniques have been applied to estimate the parameters.
АНАЛІЗ ПРАКТИК І ПРОЄКТІВ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ РЕІНТЕГРАЦІЇ ВЕТЕРАНІВ ГІБРИДНОЇ ВІЙНИ В УМОВАХ СУЧАСНОГО УКРАЇНСЬКОГО СОЦІУМУ
Authors: ЗАХАРІНА Тетяна
Published: October 2023

Реінтеграція ветеранів є важливим завданням держави й соціальних інституцій. В статті проаналізовано нормативні і законодавчі акти з питань державного регулювання процесу реінтеграції ветеранів, визначено стан досліджуваної проблеми у провідних наукових працях з галузі соціології та соціальної роботи; здійснено ґрунтовний аналіз Концепції реінтеграції та підтримки учасників бойових дій у м. Києві, як прикладу стратегічного планування реінтеграційної програми. Мета статті полягає в аналізі наявних практик і проєктів соціальної реінтеграції ветеранів гібридної війни в умовах сучасного українського соціуму та окреслення кола проблем, що стоять на заваді ефективному запровадженню комплексу механізмів соціальної реінтеграції. Досягнення поставленої мети здійснювалося шляхом виконання ряду завдань: визначити місце поняття «соціальна реінтеграція військовослужбовців і ветеранів» у системі категорій, що використовуються в соціології та соціальній роботі; проаналізувати досвід соціальної реінтеграції в Україні на основі наявних програм та концепцій; виявити можливості покращення процесу реінтеграції військовослужбовців та ветеранів шляхом оптимізації існуючої практики соціальної реінтеграції. Методологія статті полягає у системному аналізі та комплексному підході до вивчення провідного наукового досвіду, нормативних та законодавчих актів, соціально-економічних процесів, пов’язаних із реінтеграцією військовослужбовців та ветеранів. Наряду із загальнонауковими, застосовувалися методи статистичного дослідження, моделювання, експертних оцінок та ін. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у визначенні комплексу механізмів соціальної реінтеграції на основі аналізу існуючих програм та концепцій реінтеграції ветеранів в Україні. Висновки статті узагальнюють основні тенденції реінтеграційної діяльності в сучасному українському соціумі, окреслюють основні перешкоди та шляхи удосконалення процесу реінтеграції ветеранів, визначають перспективи подальших досліджень.
РОЛЬ ТА ВПЛИВ ІНСТИТУЦІЙНИХ ФАКТОРІВ НА РОЗВИТОК КРЕДИТНОГО РИНКУ В УКРАЇНІ: АНАЛІЗ, ВИКЛИКИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Богріновцева Людмила , Козій Наталія
Published: October 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню ролі та впливу інституційних факторів на розвиток кредитного ринку в Україні. Проведено аналіз важливих інституційних аспектів, які визначають динаміку та ефективність кредитного ринку, зокрема законодавства та регуляції, фінансових інституцій, ринкової конкуренції, інформаційно-технологічної інфраструктури, страхування депозитів, соціокультурних та політичних аспектів. Підкреслено, що належна робота із створення якісного та зрозумілого законодавства сприяє формуванню правового середовища, що сприяє підвищенню довіри до кредитного ринку та залученню більшого обсягу ресурсів. Важливість ринкової конкуренції відзначена в контексті зниження вартості кредитів та покращення їхніх умов. Виділено позитивний вплив страхування депозитів та гарантування на ринок, оскільки це підвищує довіру до фінансових установ та збільшує обсяги доступних ресурсів. Наголошено на необхідності врахування інституційних факторів у формуванні стратегічних рішень щодо розвитку фінансової системи України.
ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНА ПРИВАБЛИВІСТЬ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ТА ВПЛИВОВІ ФАКТОРИ
Authors: Китайчук Тетяна
Published: October 2023

У статті досліджено економічну сутність, теоретичні основи та практичні аспекти, що лежать в основі інвестиційної привабливості, а також виявили ключові впливові фактори, які визначають її рівень. Аналіз цих аспектів дозволили нам отримати глибше розуміння процесів, що відбуваються в сучасних інвестиційних ринкових умовах та виявити шляхи підвищення привабливості для потенційних інвесторів. Інвестиційна привабливість в сучасних умовах є ключовим фактором для розвитку економічних систем та залучення капіталу. Ця концепція включає в себе не лише матеріальні показники, але й комплексний аналіз теоретичних аспектів, які визначають ступінь привабливості інвестиційного середовища. Проведено аналіз ключових чинників, які впливають на інвестиційну привабливість, включаючи розгляд різноманітних аспектів, що можуть визначати привабливість інвестиційного об'єкта.
РОЛЬ ЦИФРОВИХ ВІКІ-ПЛАТФОРМ У ЄВРОІНТЕГРАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСАХ: АКТУАЛЬНІСТЬ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Калініченко Л.Л. , Мельник Л.Г. , Дорошенко Г.О. , Ковальов Б.Л. , Завдов'єва Ю.М.
Published: October 2023

Стаття присвячена аналізу огляду відмінної риси вікі-платформ – їх відкритості. В статті розглядаються основні аспекти відкритості, аналізуються переваги цієї риси та її значення для сталого розвитку. Результати дослідження доводять важливість відкритості як фундаментального принципу вікі-платформ, яка сприяє громадській участі, взаємодії та співпраці, а також ефективному обміну знаннями та створенню якісного контенту. Впровадження цифрових платформ має велике значення для успішної євроінтеграції та сталої економічної побудови. Ці платформи сприяють ефективному поширенню інформації про європейські стандарти, стимулюють взаємодію між зацікавленими сторонами та залучають громадськість до діалогу. Онлайн-середовища вікі-платформ є особливими, оскільки вони надають користувачам можливість спільно працювати над створенням, редагуванням та поширенням знань. Однак, головною характеристикою вікі-платформ є їх відкритість та прозорість, які забезпечують широкий доступ до інформації та можливість участі всіх зацікавлених сторін на принципах довірі до вікі-платформ. Відкритість сприяє залученню різноманітних груп інтересів та допомагає створенню більш об'єктивного та комплексного контенту. Крім того, завдяки спільній роботі багатьох користувачів, швидко оновлюється та вдосконалюється інформація. Присутність порталів прозорості може бути ефективним інструментом для протидії шахрайським діям, що утруднюють європейську інтеграцію країни. Надання громадськості можливості документувати випадки корупції шляхом розробки вікі-платформ звітності в Інтернеті або за допомогою мобільних додатків може сприяти боротьбі з корупцією в режимі реального часу. Україна вже має кілька таких вікі-платформ та онлайн-інструментів, які сприяють боротьбі з корупцією та підвищенню прозорості в державному управлінні. Крім того, українські вікі-платформи для інновацій та стартапів можуть стати важливим інструментом для євроінтеграції, сприяти сталому розвитку та підтримці інноваційного підприємництва в Україні. Залучення користувачів, співпраця, доступ до знань та міжнародне співробітництво можуть стати каталізаторами розвитку інноваційного потенціалу країни. Підкреслюється, що принцип відкритості вікі-платформ сприяє створенню глобальної спільноти знань, де кожен може брати участь у створенні, редагуванні та використанні інформації. Це сприяє швидкому поширенню нових технологій, інновацій та передачі знань, створює умови для більшої відповідальності, прозорості та контролю, що може допомогти у зменшенні корупції та забезпеченні стійкого розвитку суспільства. У контексті євроінтеграції, впровадження цифрових вікі-платформ стає важливим фактором, що сприяє успішній євроінтеграції, побудові сталої економіки та забезпеченню гармонійного суспільства.
Spatial distribution of two invasive freshwater snails and environmental correlates of the mollusc community abundance, a case study in Chile
Authors: Collado G. A. , Vidal M. A. , Torres-Díaz C.
Published: October 2023

Invasive species can produce negative effects on native species. We studied the densities of Physa acuta and Potamopyrgus antipodarum, two invasive freshwater snails in Chile, and analyzed the relationship between environmental parameters and the relative abundances of the mollusc community in several ecosystems. Densities of both species were studied in three habitat types (stones, smooth sediment, and vegetation) in the Consuelo Stream, Coquimbo Region. Densities of Potamopyrgus antipodarum were significantly higher on stones, while Physa acuta showed no significant differences between habitats. A canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) demonstrated that both Physa acuta and Potamopyrgus antipodarum were related to oxidation-reduction potential but not to salinity. The results also showed that native mollusc fauna is sparsely represented in the study area, possibly due to the presence of these invaders, although drought, water pollution, and other unstudied anthropogenic factors may also be involved.
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Authors: Turcsik Katalin , Gyöngyösi Katalin
Published: October 2023

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Az SNI és BTMN tanulók ellátása az új szakképzési szabályozásban
Authors: Palotás József
Published: October 2023

Cikkemben az SNI és a BTMN tanulók ellátásának, kedvezményeinek szabályait mutatom
be a köznevelésről leválasztott, 2019 utáni szakképzési szabályozás feldolgozásával.
Munkám során a dokumentumelemzés és az összehasonlító pedagógia módszereit alkalmazom. A
köznevelés és a szakképzés jogszabályi környezetének szétválasztása az érintett
iskolatípusok, valamint azok történeti kontextusainak vizsgálatát is indokolta. A
szakképzés szabályozása és intézményei meghatározóan az integrált SNI és BTMN ellátás
színterei. Áttekintem a szakképző iskolai, a technikumi, a műhelyiskolai SNI és BTMN
szakmai oktatás jellemzőit, kitérve a tanulmányok alatti és a tanulmányok utáni
vizsgákra is. A szegregált oktatás a köznevelési intézményként definiált, de szakképzési
feladatokat is ellátó szakiskolában jellemző, ezért a szakiskolára, mint a köznevelés és
szakképzés határterületén működő iskolatípusra is indokolt a kitekintés.
Az SNI státusszal rendelkező tanulók szakképzésben való továbbtanulását befolyásoló
tényezők
Authors: Tajtiné Lesó Györgyi
Published: October 2023

A tanulmány kontextusba ágyazottan közelíti meg a sajátos nevelési igényű és a
beilleszkedési, tanulási, magatartási nehézséggel küzdő tanulók továbbtanulási
lehetőségeit, esélyeit és pályaorientációs folyamatuk támogatásának módjait, eszközeit.
A pályaorientáció rendszerszintű megközelítése egyértelművé teszi, hogy a
pályaorientációra nem tekinthetünk kampányfeladatként és sajátosságából adódóan nem is
lehet egyszemélyes feladatként kezelni, hiszen a több szereplő több szinten tud
csatlakozni, és fontos, hogy együttműködve csatlakozzon hozzá. A pályaorientáció
módszertani lehetőségeinek felvázolása és néhány kutatási tapasztalat konklúziójának
eredményeként megfogalmazhatóvá válnak azok az életpályatervezéshez szükséges,
fejleszthető kompetenciák, amik támogatni tudják egy, több alternatívából álló
életpályaterv kidolgozását. A pályaorientáció elemeit összevetve a végzettség nélküli
korai iskolaelhagyásban való veszélyeztetettség rizikófaktorainak áttekintésével pedig
láthatóvá válnak azok a beavatkozási pontok, ahol adaptív pedagógiai eszközökkel és a
pályaorientáció módszertanát használva csökkenthetővé válhatnak a lemorzsolódás és a
sikertelen iskola-, szakma- vagy továbbtanulási irány megválasztásának kockázata.
Van Helyed! – A különböző egyenlőtlenségek kezelésének modellje az oktatás
holisztikus, rendszerszintű megközelítésében
Authors: Bódis Kriszta
Published: October 2023

A mai világban, ahol az embereket már gyermekkoruk óta “tehetségesekre” és
“sajátos igényűekre” osztják (különösen igaz ez a hátrányos helyzetű vagy kisebbségből
származó gyermekekre), magától értetődőnek tűnik, hogy az oktatási rendszernek
reflektálnia kell a benne résztvevők sokszínűségére mindkét oldalon, bármilyen
szegregáció nélkül.Ez a tanulmány a Van Helyed Rendszer bemutatásán keresztül egy olyan
innovatív megközelítést vázol fel, amely mintául szolgálhat egy olyan oktatási rendszer
létrehozásához, ahol a gyermekek társadalmi helyzetüktől függetlenül minőségi tudáshoz
juthatnak. Ezen megközelítés hatékonyságát empirikus adatok bizonyítják a regionális és
országos átlagokkal való összehasonlítás útján.Ez a holisztikusan, alulról felfelé épülő
szisztéma magában foglal egy egyedi szolgáltatási rendszert, amelyet az egyes gyermekek
igényeire szabnak, valamint bevonják azok családját és a teljes közösséget is.
A High Robust Optimal Nonlinear Control with MPPT Speed for Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) Based on Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG)
Authors: Mebkhouta Toufik , Golea Amar , Boumaraf Rabia , Benchouia Toufik Mohamed , Karboua Djaloul
Published: October 2023

As part of efforts to improve wind energy production using a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), this paper presents modeling with power maximization through control of speed (MPPT) and control of stator active and reactive power for doubly fed induction generator. The quality of the generated energy and the performance of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) based on DFIG are affected by uncertainties and external disturbances. Therefore, the system requires high-performance control under the nonlinearity influence and the applied external disturbances. This work provides a new contribution and approach that combines nonlinear control (Backstepping) and optimal control (LQR). Backstepping control has been applied to give a good performance using nonlinear strategy and stability condition, but its main drawback is that it is relatively robust for sudden changes in wind speed or any external disturbances as well as it is sensitive against the uncertainties, which may lead to a chattering and an instability as well as overshoot or undershoot. To overcome the problems mentioned above the optimal control (LQR) has been applied to address this drawback in nonlinear control. Furthermore, it, the hybrid approach of Backstepping and LQR control resulting a robust control under the hardest scenarios during the wind system operating as well as provides a good performance in terms of chattering, stability and other performance characteristics which help to produce a high-quality energy. Overall, integrating LQR control with Backstepping can lead to a more powerful, flexible, and efficient control system with improved performance and reduced computational complexity.
EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF LICORICE AND XYLITOL CONTAINING SUCROSE FREE HARD CANDIES IN HIGH CARIES RISK PATIENTS
Authors: Kalsoom Farzana , Naeem Sana , Awais Tabassum , Liaqat Sahrish , Anwaar Ali , Siddique Sobia
Published: October 2023

Objectives: To evaluate the effi cacy of sucrose-free hard candies containing xylitol and licorice for preventing dental caries in high-risk individuals.
Materials and Methods: Total 80 participants were enrolled based on inclusion criteria. Participants were divided at random into four groups of twenty. Group A consumed stevia-sweetened hard candies including licorice extract, Group B consumed stevia-sweetened hard candies containing xylitol extract, Group C consumed stevia-sweetened hard candies, and Group D consumed sucrose-sweetened hard candies. For the fi rst ten days, participants were asked to eat 2 candies each day; saliva samples were collected at Day 0, after fourteen days following the baseline saliva collection, and after six months after the intervention. Each participant was asked to spit into a sterile plastic container until a suffi cient quantity (5ml) of un-stimulated saliva was collected. It took place between 9 and 10 a.m. For at least an hour before the saliva sample was taken, the individual was requested to abstain from all forms of oral care. The statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 20.
Results: Eighty participants finish the experiment and follow the instructions. CFU and pH data for streptococcus mutans in saliva were done as experimental analysis. The mean percentage change in CFU of Streptococcus mutans (%) varied signifi cantly across hard candies over the course of each time period (baseline to fourteen days, P<0.001; fourteen days to six months,  P<0.001; and baseline to six months, P<0.001). There was a statistically signifi cant difference in mean salivary pH across various assessment periods within Base line to fourteen days (P<0.001) and Fourteen days to six months (P=0.019) and Base line to six months (P<0.001). The connection between bacterial count and salivary pH was found to be -0.142 (P=0.212) using Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Conclusion: Licorice or xylitol extract are used to make sugar-free hard candies that are antibacterial, although the effect wears off with time. Hard candies without sugar have been proven to decrease cariogenic bacteria, while having an essentially neutral effect on pH.