bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Requirements engineering issues and challenges in Ukrainian Agile-projects
Authors: Kruk Roman , Zhukovska Nataliia
Published: November 2023

In this paper, a review of scholarly studies related to the issues of requirements engineering in Agile as well as a survey study in the Ukrainian IT community, are carried out. This paper aims to adjust the research done on this issue, to identify the current challenges of requirements engineering in Agile and their impact on the final production. Based on the results of the analysis, further research steps are planned. This paper is a preparation for the search for a technical solution to the identified issues and challenges and contributes to the theoretical knowledge of requirements engineering problems in Agile.
A decision support system for verifying the quality of application software code
Authors: Parashchenko Vladyslav , Берест Олег
Published: November 2023

The proposed architecture of the decision support system for quality control of software code of applied codebases. The proposed approach is modular and applicable to most software development projects. The proposed system allows deriving empirical rules for long-term software development and maintenance.
Формування колірних моделей з центруванням інтервалів різниць компонентів в процесі прогресуючого ієрархічного стиснення зображень без втрат
Authors: Шпортько Олександр , Бомба Андрій Ярославович
Published: November 2023

Обґрунтована доцільність та наведений спосіб обходу пікселів для реалізації прогресуючого ієрархічного стиснення зображень без втрат. Запропонована модифікація алгоритму словникової компресії LZ77 для підвищення ефективності такого стиснення за допомогою додаткового пошуку співпадаючих послідовностей по найближчих опрацьованих раніше пікселях

Reasonable feasibility and presented pixel-bypass method for implementing progressive lossless image compression. A proposed modification of the LZ77 dictionary compression algorithm to increase the efficiency of such compression by means of an additional search for matching sequences on the nearest previously processed pixels
A Design Water Discharge Maxima Forecasting Method Based on Observation Data Using Plotting Position Formulas
Authors: Stefanyshyn Dmytro Volodymyrovych
Published: November 2023

Plotting position formulas provide a non-parametric means to estimate the observed hydrological data probability distribution. In particular, using a plotting position formula, a plot of the estimated values from a theoretical parametric probability distribution can be compared with the observation data. It allows an examination of the adequacy of the fit provided by parametric probability distributions. However, results of calculating empirical annual probabilities of exceedance observed maxima water discharges show an increase in the divergence between the estimates obtained using the different plotting position formulas in case of more extreme events. Thereby, the choice of a relevant plotting position formula becomes a challenge. Different plotting position formulas may be admissible options. This article shows that the divergence between the plotting position estimates can be extrapolated to predict design maxima water discharges of low exceedance probabilities.
Тенденції розвитку гідроакумулюючої енергетики у світі
Authors: Стельмах Назарій , Хлапук Микола , Філіпович Юрій
Published: November 2023

У статті розглядається розвиток гідроакумулюючої енергетики (ГАЕС) на основі зарубіжного досвіду, обговорюються її переваги для енергосистем та стабільності постачання електроенергії. Висвітлюється необхідність її розміщення біля центрів енергоспоживання та джерел електроенергії. Також акцентується роль ГАЕС у підвищенні надійності мереж та наслідків аварій. Розглядається зростаючий інтерес до ГАЕС у контексті екологічної енергетики та інвестиційних можливостей. Приводяться приклади проектів у Європі та США та обговорюється перспектива розвитку ГАЕС в Україні.

The article discusses the development of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) based on international experience, highlighting its advantages for energy systems and the stability of electricity supply. It emphasizes the need for locating PSH facilities near energy consumption centers and sources of electricity. The role of PSH in enhancing the reliability of grids and the consequences of accidents are also highlighted. The growing interest in PSH in the context of green energy and investment opportunities is addressed. Examples of projects in Europe and the USA are provided, and the prospects for PSH development in Ukraine are discussed.
Програмування стану механічної підсистеми магнітолевітуючого поїзда
Authors: Поляков Владислав
Published: November 2023

Розроблено методику програмування стану механічної підсистеми магнітолевітуючого поїзда в його експлуатаційних режимах.
Степеневе підсилення локальних контрастів зображення
Authors: Vorobel Roman , Berehulyak Olena , Ivasenko Iryna , Mandziy Teodor
Published: November 2023

Проведено аналіз моделей сприйняття світла людиною, які слугують основою побудови методів покращання якості зображень через підсилення їх локальних контрастів. Показано, що вираз для визначення локального контрасту є базою для побудови алгоритму покращання якості зображення. Виокремлено три види локального контрасту, зокрема абсолютний, відносний і зважений та проілюстровано технологію побудови методу підсилення якості зображення з їх використанням. Описано новий метод покращання якості зображення, який базується на степеневій залежності реакції зорової системи людини на світлове збудження та проведено експериментальне дослідження його ефективності.
Soil water storage and water balance of spring barley crops on the erosion-hazardous slope
Authors:   Federal Rostov Agricultural Research Centre, Rassvet, Russian Federation, Batishchev Ivan V. , Ilyinskaya Isida N. ,   Federal Rostov Agricultural Research Centre, Rassvet, Russian Federation
Published: November 2023

Purpose: to determine the influence of soil cultivation methods on the value of soil water storage, water balance and water consumption deficit of spring barley on an erosion-hazardous slope on ordinary chernozems. Materials and methods. During the research, the methodological approaches by S. A. Vorobyev, A. N. Kostyakov, S. I. Kharchenko, A. N. Postnikov were used. The experimental design provides for three options of soil cultivation: moldboard plowing, non-moldboard (chiseling) and combined (slotted) plowing. Results. As a result of the research, the advantage of chisel primary cultivation was revealed in terms of moisture reserves accumulation in snow: in the fall-plow it allowed accumulating on average 16.6 % more water than with moldboard tillage. Research has shown that the main flow component of water balance is the total water consumption of spring barley, which varied during the growing season depending on the phase of crop growth and development and on the method of soil cultivation; differences in the productive moisture reserves with the advantage of non-moldboard methods of soil cultivation were noted. The greatest differences were observed on the date of barley sowing; at this time, the excess in water storage in the meter layer was 9.9 % with combined tillage and it was 10.6 % with chiseling, relative to the same indicator with moldboard treatment. Conclusions. It was found that the intensity of the decrease in water storage rose, starting from the earing phase, especially during moldboard cultivation. In the longest period from sowing to booting (97–110 days), an average of approximately 50 % of the total moisture is consumed, from the booting phase to the earing and from the earing phase to milky-wax ripeness by 20 %, and in the last period from milky-wax ripeness to the complete ripeness of corn is only 10 % moisture. In general, during the growing season, non-moldboard cultivation allowed reducing the water consumption deficit of spring barley to 4.7–5.4 % compared to the control, which is very significant under the conditions of a moisture deficit amounting to 276 mm during this period.
Pengaruh Pengawasan Terhadap Disiplin Kerja Karyawan Pada PT PLN (Persero) Area Palembang
Authors: Ermeila Sri , Mursalin Mursalin , Akila Akila , Reskika Weni
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

This research was conducted to determine the effect of supervision on employee work discipline at PT PLN (Persero) Palembang area. The aim of this research is to determine and test whether there is an influence of supervision on employee work discipline at PT PLN (Persero) Palembang Area. The data collection technique used in this research was through distributing questionnaires to 60 employees of PT PLN (Persero) Palembang Area. Data analysis in this research is quantitative and uses the SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) Version 22 program. Data testing techniques in this research include validity and reliability tests, simple linear regression tests, correlation coefficient tests, and t tests. Based on data processing, the simple linear regression equation obtained for the variable supervision (X) on work discipline (Y) is Y= 23.508+0.450, and the correlation coefficient (R) value between supervision (X) and work discipline (Y) is 0.564. where this value is a fairly positive value between supervision (X) and work discipline (Y). Based on hypothesis testing with the t test, tcount = 5.207. With a significant value of (0.000 < α 0.05). This means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, the supervision variable has a significant influence on the employee work discipline variable.

Keywords : Supervision and work discipline

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pengawasan Terhadap Disiplin Kerja Karyawan pada PT PLN (Persero)  Area Palembang. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menguji ada tidaknya Pengaruh Pengawasan Terhadap Disiplin Kerja Karyawan pada PT PLN (Persero)  Area Palembang. Teknik Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah  melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada 60 orang karyawan PT PLN (Persero)  Area Palembang. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dan menggunakan bantuan program SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) Versi 22. Teknik pengujian data dalam penelitian ini meliputi uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas, uji regresi linier sederhana, uji koefisien korelasi, dan uji t. Berdasarkan pengolahan data diperoleh persamaan regresi linier sederhana untuk variabel pengawasan (X) terhadap disiplin kerja (Y) adalah Y= 23,508+0,450, dan diperoleh nilai koefisien korelasi  (R) antara pengawasan (X) terhadap disiplin kerja (Y) adalah sebesar 0,564, dimana nilai tersebut merupakan  nilai yang cukup positif antara pengawasan (X) terhadap disiplin kerja (Y). Berdasarkan uji hipotesis dengan uji t diperoleh thitung  = 5,207. Dengan nilai signifikan sebesar (0,000 < α 0,05). Artinya H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Dengan demikian variabel pengawasan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap variabel disiplin kerja karyawan.

Keywords : Pengawasan dan disipilin kerja
Intensitas Aset Tetap Dan Preferensi Risiko Eksekutif Terhadap Tax Avoidance Pada Sektor Pertambangan Di BEI
Authors: Kartika Yuni , Putra Andri Eko , Emilda Emilda , Najib Muhammad
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK                                                      

Penelitian ini  mendapatkan bukti empiris tentang pengaruh kekuatan sumber daya tetap dan kecenderungan risiko pemimpin terhadap penghindaran pajak. Populasi yang digunakan ialah perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2016-2020, dengan jumlah total sampel sebanyak 15 perusahaan. Menggunakan metode sampling purposive teknik analisis data adalah analisis regresi berganda. Hasil pengujian dari analisis regresi linear berganda dapat disimpulkan  bahwa sumber daya tetap secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak. Kecenderungan risiko pemimpin secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak. Secara simultan, sumber daya tetap dan kecenderungan risiko pemimpin  berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak.

Kata kunci : kekuatan sumber daya tetap, kecenderungan risiko pemimpin, dan penghindaran pajak.

 

ABSTRACT

This study obtains empirical evidence about the effect of fixed resource power and leader risk on tax avoidance. The population used is mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2020 period, with a total sample of 15 companies. Using purposive sampling method, the data analysis technique is multiple regression analysis. The results of research with multiple linear regression analysis can be ascertained that the fixed resources partially affect tax avoidance. interested in partially withdrawing the effect on tax avoidance. Simultaneously, fixed resources and leadership tendencies have an effect on tax avoidance.

Keywords : fixed resource power, leader risk propensity, and tax avoidance.
China: agricultural modernization strategy
Authors: Boni Lyudmila
Published: November 2023

The XX Congress of the CPC, calling the agrarian sphere of the country, its lag, the most difficult link of the entire program of socialist modernization of China, set the task “tо accelerate creation of a strong agriculture” (nungye qiang guo), i.e. a strong agrarian power, in order to overcome the lag of the agrarian sphere as soon as possible, to create the most favorable conditions for the revival of the village, and for the cause of the entire socialist modernization of the country.
The article deals with the task of building the “nungye qiang guo” set by the XX Congress of the CPC, the process of forming a strategy for its creation and the corresponding new course of modernization of agriculture, taking into account Chinese specifics.
The State Governance in the Coming Digital Age: Implications for China
Authors: Cheng Guo
Published: November 2023

The digital transformation, as the main trend in this coming Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0.), is not only leading a new round of economic and industrial transformation, but also reshaping society and fundamentally transforming state governance.
How to manage the state governance in this digital age is becoming the vital question for many countries in the post COVID-19 era. How to adjust the state governance rules and methods in accordance with the emerging digital technologies to boost the socio-economic growth and development?
This article provides the analysis of state governance in the digital age both at theoretical and practical levels, from Chinese perspective. It focuses on the governance changes that digital transformation brings with the traditional institutionalism, defines the state of the coming digital era, observes China’s state governance transformation in this process, and finally offers the implications of “Chinese model” in terms of state-led development in this digital age. The main research methodologies mainly contain analytical, comparative, and inductive.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЙНІ ПРОЦЕСИ В СОЦІАЛЬНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ СИСТЕМАХ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА УМОВИ БЕЗПЕЧНОГО ПЕРЕБІГУ
Authors: ЙОХНА Віталій , СТАДНИК Валентина , ХРУЩ Віталій , РОМАНІВ Руслан
Published: November 2023

У статті проаналізовано  трактування сутності дефініції «трансформація соціально-економічної системи» з позицій цільового, системного і процесного підходів і виділено дискусійні аспекти в їх співвіднесенні з терміном «безпечність». Подано авторське тлумачення терміну «безпечний розвиток» стосовно соціально-економічної системи» – як  структурно-динамічного процесу перетворення системи у нову, більш ефективну соціально-економічну модель функціонування, за якого кардинальні (якісні) зміни у характеристиках, функціях і зв’язках між її структурними елементами не спричинять катастрофічної руйнації системи як цілісності і не призведуть до втрати її життєздатності. Окреслено особливості перебігу трансформаційних процесів в соціально-економічних системах макро- і мікрорівнів і виділено ключові аспекти управління цими процесами з позицій підтримання прийнятного рівня безпечності. Розширено термінологічний апарат концепції управління змінами введенням термінів «трансформаційна інертність» і «трансформаційна інерційність», акцентовано на відмінностях між ними в частині, що стосується опору змінам та в контексті уможливлення підтримання системи в ході трансформацій в режимі динамічної рівноваги (недопущення втрати стійкості) та прискорення трансформаційного процесу. Співвіднесено теоретичні висновки із дослідженням перебігу реального стану трансформаційних процесів в Україні. Розглянуто організаційні та інституційні аспекти механізму інфорсменту та визначено ключові точки в його функціонуванні, які потребують  вдосконалення для зменшення опору змінам і підвищення його дієвості в процесах трансформації. Сформовано  рекомендації для поліпшення механізму інфорсменту, практична реалізація яких сприятиме підвищенню рівня керованості перебігом трансформаційних процесів і підтримання прийнятного рівня стійкості соціально-економічних систем в ході трансформацій.
Baptism of a Child with One of the Spouses (Parents) Objecting
Authors: Mucha Marta
Published: November 2023

The opposition of one of the parents to the child’s baptism is a specific situation in which the conflict within the family concerns the space characteristic of the Church’s mission. Therefore, this requires a deeper analysis of the Church’s teaching and a combination of several issues.
The Author presents some legal norms regarding baptism from the perspective of the Church’s concern for conditions favouring the growth of sacramental grace in the life of the baptised. Baptism, as the gate to the sacraments, includes man in Christ’s salvific work gives him access to the fullness of the means of salvation in the Church. Performing baptism means accepting its purpose, consenting to direct the baptised toward the fullness of life of faith. This approach justifies the necessity of pastoral involvement and the requirements for candidates for baptism who have reached the age of seven, as well as for parents asking for baptism for their children.
In connection with the dispute concerning the beliefs of the parents, the Author refers to the regulations for the Catholic upbringing of offspring in mixed marriages. These norms, specifying the duties of the Catholic party, leave room for dialogue with the spouse. The author also presents the condition of a person who, although not baptised, can open herself to God’s saving action.
Finally, the topic is approached from the perspective of a child. Her relationship with the parents is reflected in the way she builds a relationship with God. Disruptions in these references can affect both the child’s psychological condition and the maturity of her faith in later years. Therefore, in the case of a serious conflict arising from world view differences, it seems reasonable to suggest to the believing party to postpone baptism until the situation improves or the child is enrolled in catechumenate around the age of discretion. It is also necessary to offer appropriate pastoral assistance. Deepening the parent’s faith also has a beneficial effect on the child’s attitude.
Graphic toolkit for constructing a quadrics of rotation according to the cone
described
Authors: Botvynovska Svitlana , Levina Zhanetta , Sulimenko Hanna
Published: November 2023

The work presents research on the tasks of computer modeling of surfaces by the
inscribed or described cone and additional structural conditions. Among the structural
conditions, in particular, can be distinguished the contact line of the described cone
with the surface that is modeled. In the case when the surface that model is the surface
of the second order (quadriса), the contact line should also be a second order curve
(conica). It is this additional condition that is considered in these studies. In this
work is showed an algorithm for modeling the rotation surface. We want to pay attention
to such a moment that the plane in which the contact line is located must be
perpendicular to at least one of the two planes of the inscribed (described) cone. It is
clear that in any case, the task is to find the meridian of the surface of rotation and
the search for the axis of this surface. The work shows that the normal to the cone,
drawn anywhere in the contact line, intersects with a perpendicular, which is made from
out from the center of the circular section, if the circular section is drawn through
the same contact section. The considered geometric task will be the basis of the applied
task, when it is necessary to modeling the surface by conjugating the surface of the
second order of the general type and surface of the rotation. Connecting of the surfaces
will take place along a flat second-order curves. This task has already been considered
in one of the works of the authors, but it was solved by means of 3D modeling and was
implemented in the Solid Works system. The presented work deals with tasks that can
occur with 2D computer modeling or manual modeling by graphic methods. A graphical
toolkit is proposed, which allows solving spatial problems of constructing a surface of
rotation for a given inscribed or described cone in 2D space. Namely, the task of
finding the meridian and axis of the surface of rotation, including the length of this
axis, is presented. The problem has an important application in the conjugation of
second-order surfaces. In particular, it is shown that for a given contact section and a
given cone, only one surface of rotation can be constructed. However, it can be
conjugated with a one-parameter set of surfaces of general appearance.
Materiality of the gravitational field and development of physical models of
gravitation
Authors: Klapchenko Vasily , Kuznetsova Irina , Krasnianskyi Grygorii
Published: November 2023

Based on the idea of the materiality of the gravitational field, two physical
models of gravity are proposed: Model 1 – the equivalent scheme of gravistatics and
Model 2 – the vacuum profile of withdrawals from the physical vacuum in the region of a
black hole. Model 1 clearly illustrates the fundamental difference between electrostatic
interaction and gravity. In particular, it confirmed the validity of the Mach principle,
the presence of a double action of the gravitational field and the huge (but not
infinite!) gravity propagation speed υg ~ 1069 m/s. Model 2 made it possible to
distinguish between the phenomena of the expansion of the universe and the recession of
galaxies, to understand their physical essence and to obtain Hubble's law. An important
achievement of the model should be considered that the interpretation of these phenomena
is based on the features of gravity and does not require the involvement of ideas about
additional substances – dark matter and dark energy. The most important common
achievement of the models is their ability to explain the gravitational spontaneous
generation of the universe – the emergence of a metastable Metauniverse, within which a
large number of universes simultaneously appear. This explanation involves the whole
complex of features of gravity, emphasized by the models themselves. In particular, the
spontaneous generation of the universe does not run into the problem of singularities
and does not require far-fetched effects such as an inflationary stage of expansion or
special vacuum states.
The concept of analysis the functional sustainability of the organizational system
Authors: Hnatiienko Oleksii , Kuchanskyi Oleksandr
Published: November 2023

The support system concept is described as a solution for ensuring the functional
stability of the organizational system and approaching the mathematical model of
functional stability. Several ways of reconfiguring connections between system elements
are described to ensure the functional stability of the system in cases where the
system's functioning is at risk due to the violation or absence of some system elements.
The formulation of the problem of sustainable functioning of the organizational system
is given. Some areas of human activity and subject areas in which the concept proposed
in this work can be applied are considered. Schemes of the organizational system are
proposed, illustrating various options for the performance of functions by the elements
of the organizational system. A model of nominal resource needs in a full-time situation
is proposed. A model of replacing functions performed by some element in a regular
situation is also provided. Situations were also considered when some elements of the
organizational system could not perform their functions for various reasons, requiring
reconfiguration. Some heuristics are introduced to define decision-making situations
that arise during the functioning of the organizational system.
Thermodynamic apparatus with integrated dynamic mixing system. Part 1.
Authors: Ashimov
Published: November 2023

Любой вид жидкого углеводородного топлива, особенно топливные композиции на базе жидкого углеводородного топлива, в процессе хранения теряет свою однородность. В следствии образовываются сгустки, преимущественно на донной части ёмкостей, в которых хранится топливо или топливная смесь. Устранить указанную неоднородность наиболее удобно и эффективно, можно применив процесс гомогенизации при помощи инновационного устройства динамической гомогенизации, осуществляющего процесс гомогенизации непосредственно в трубопроводе, по которому движется топливо или топливная смесь. Процесс гомогенизации происходит при стабильной температуре или, при определённых соотношениях - при понижении температуры горючей жидкости, или топливной смеси. Весь процесс динамической гомогенизации происходит за счёт создания особых турбулентных гидродинамических условий в потоке жидкого топлива, или топливной смеси, без разрушения химического и физического равновесия между всеми его компонентами.
ANALISA EFEKTIFAS BLOWDOWN RATE DAN BLOWDOWN TIME PADA BOILER KAPASITAS 20 TON/JAM
Authors: Effendi Zulham , Aisyah Siti , Lubis Muhammad Fauzan Ansyaqory
Published: November 2023

Boiler blowdown is the removal of a portion of the water in a steam boiler which has a high TDS concentration and replacing it with new boiler feed water so that it will reduce the concentration of suspended or dissolved solid water from the boiler. The working system in the boiler is that heat is channeled to boiler water which will then form steam. Water has an important role in the boiler, if the water used is not according to standards it will cause problems such as scale, corrosion, deposits, carry over and other specific problems. In general, the water fed to the boiler contains a high content of TDS and other dissolved and insoluble solids in it. From this research it is known that during April, May and June the highest blowdown rate occurred on April 12, 2022, namely 2183.76 kg/hour and for the lowest blowdown rate occurred on June 7, 2022, namely 684.91 kg/hour. The highest blowdown time occurred on 12 April 2022, which was 0.74 minutes/hour or equivalent to 44.4 seconds, and the lowest blowdown time occurred on 07 June 2022, namely 0.23 minutes/hour or equivalent to 13.8 second. The high TDS value can affect the blowdown rate, blowdown time and blowdown percentage which will have an impact on the effectiveness of the blowdown rate, blowdown time and blowdown percentage in the boiler itself.
Comparison of Glucose Control Profile in Patients With Depression and Type 2 Diabetes Receiving Bupropion or Venlafaxine: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors:   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Bayani Mohammad Ali , Nekoofar Nikta ,   Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Bijanii Ali ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Moudi Sussan ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Published: November 2023

Background and Objective This study aims to compare the effects of bupropion and venlafaxine on glucose control of patients with depression and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Materials & Methods TThis randomized controlled trial was carried out in endocrinology clinic affiliated to Babol University of Medical Sciences on adult patients with comorbid T2D and depression in two groups. The first group (n=19) received venlafaxine 37.5-150 mg daily, while the second group (n=16) was treated with bupropion 75-300 mg per day. The primary outcomes were the severity of depressive symptoms and the glucose control profile. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Beck depression inventory (BDI). Data was analyzed in SPSS software, version 17 package. P<0.05 was considered as statically significant. Results A significant decrease in depressive symptoms for both groups was reported, but the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P=0.342). Venlafaxine caused a significant increase in HbA1c from 7.64 to 8.03 (P=0.04), while bupropion caused a decrease in HbA1c from 7.35 to 7.23 (P=0.06). These changes were significantly different between the two groups (P=0.028). Conclusion Venlafaxine can reduce depression, but it is not suggested as a proper drug for treating depression in people with T2D. However, bupropion seems to be a good choice due to its positive effect on depressive symptoms and glycemic control in patients with comorbid T2D and depression.
Impact of Suicide on Fellow Patients Exposed to Suicide in Clinical Settings and Postvention Strategies: A Scoping Review
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada., Beyraghi Narges , Soklaridis Sophie ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada., Srikanthan Camellia ,   Psychiatry Resident, University of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Canada., Roda Terri ,   Librarian, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada., Buckley Leslie ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada., Waddell Andrea ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Published: November 2023

Objective Suicide in a clinical setting can cause trauma and grief, and affect other inpatients. There are different studies related to the bereavement after the suicide. This study aims to review the existing literature on the impact of suicide on fellow patients and the recommended interventions for them after the suicide in clinical settings. Materials & Methods This scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute framework. A medical librarian performed searches for related articles in English published from 2000 to 2020 in MedLine, Embase, APA PsycInfo, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, and for the grey literature using Google and Google Scholar engines. The studies in non-clinical settings were excluded. Results The search yielded 873 records. Eleven articles and five guidelines met the inclusion criteria. The factors affecting the degree of impact on fellow patients were: Type of the relationship with the deceased, level of exposure to the suicide, the nature of suicide, and the patient’s vulnerability level. Immediate postvention recommendations emphasized the management of suicide risk and establishing safety, while short-term postvention recommendations aimed at providing emotional support and the recovery of fellow patients. Conclusion There is lack of studies on the impact of suicide in clinical settings on fellow patients and the postvention interventions for them. Further studies are needed to determine effective interventions for supporting this high-risk group.
Advantages of Setting up Temporary Medical Centers in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Authors:   Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Moradi Maryam , Sharififar Simintaj ,   Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Zareiyan Armin ,   Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Hosseini Shokouh Seyyed- Javad ,   Department of Infection & Tropical Disease, Infections Disease Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Nasiri Ali ,   Department of Health in Disaster and Emergencies, School of Health, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: November 2023

Background: Temporary medical centers can properly compensate for the shortage of hospitals during biological emergencies. They bolster the capacity of medical centers regarding patient admissions, provide efficient care, and mitigate the progression of critical situations. This study aims to identify the advantages of setting up temporary medical centers in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study engaged 25 people involved in managing temporary medical centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants included patients, construction experts, and specialists who equipped and set up temporary medical centers in Tehran City, Iran. All had possessed a history of responding to biological agents. Considering the maximal diversity, the participants were selected based on work experience, age, gender, education level, and managerial background. The inclusion criteria comprised willingness to participate, ability to communicate with the interviewer, and informed consent. The exclusion criterion included the inability to continue the research. The study data were analyzed by MAXQDA-2020 software using the Graneheim and Lundman method. The results were validated against the Guba and Lincoln criteria. Results: Based on the results, the advantages of temporary medical centers were classified into 8 sub-themes: human-centered care, quick performance and response, helping the health system, preventing the burnout of treatment staff, saving the costs, justice and equality, leveling and providing classified services at various levels, and timely patient transfer. Conclusion: With specific criteria for accepting patients, temporary medical centers ensure their safety in care, help to break internal transmission, and pay attention to patients’ social and emotional needs. As a rapid response mechanism, they can answer to the current COVID-19 pandemic and other epidemics in future disasters. The result of this study can help manage biological emergencies in the future, as it presents a clear picture of the advantages of temporary treatment centers.
Measuring the Empathy of Medical Students in Ahvaz Jundishapuz University of Medical Sciences and Its Relationship With Their Age, Sex, and Religiosity
Authors:   Department of Medical Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Shakurnia Abdolhussein , Khajeali Nasrin ,   Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Maniati Mahmood ,   Department of General Courses, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Barani Maryam ,   Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Published: November 2023

Background and Objectives Empathy plays a social role in interpersonal relationships, including interactions between doctors and patients. This study aims to investigate the level of empathy in students Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) and its relationship with age, sex, and religiosity. Subjects and Methods In this cross-sectional descriptive study, participants were 361 AJUMS students, who were selected using a convenience sampling method in 2020. Jefferson scale of empathy and Glock & Stark religiosity scale were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test, Pearson correlation test, and linear regression. Results The mean total empathy score of students was 106.42±14.82, and their mean total religiosity score was 57.04±14.19. A statistically significant relationship was observed only between empathy and the emotions dimension of religiosity (r=0.125, P=0.018). No significant relationship was observed between empathy and the total score of religiosity and its other dimensions. The mean empathy score in female students was significantly higher than in male students (109.15 vs. 103.02, P˂0.001). Regression analysis results showed that the emotions dimension of religiosity, age, and sex were able to predict the level of empathy in students. Conclusion The empathy in AJUMS students is at a relatively favorable level, and has a positive significant correlation with the emotions dimension of religiosity in them. It is recommended to develop plans to strengthen the empathy of medical students and include an educational course in their curriculum so that they be able to improve the mental and spiritual health of patients.
Evaluation of operations and causes of corneal transplantation in patients referred to the ophthalmology ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz 2003 to 2019
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Infectious Ophthalmic Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Ostadian Farshad , Panahi Bazzaz Mahmoud Reza ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Infectious Ophthalmic Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Shahsavari Vahid ,   Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences Ahvaz, Iran., Mirdehghan Mohammad Sadegh ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Infectious Ophthalmic Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Corneal transplantation is one of the most common eye surgeries and the most common and successful tissue transplant in the world. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of causes and types of corneal transplantation in patients referred to the ophthalmology ward of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz from 2003 to 2018. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on the records of the patients who underwent corneal transplantation. The information included age, sex, cause of transplantation, sex and age of the donor, need for re-transplantation, reason for re-transplantation, laterality of cornea and the type of operation. Results: The mean age of patients receiving cornea was 50.93 years and included 491 (49.3%) male and 505 (50.7%) female. 51.7% of corneal transplant operations were related to the right eye and 47.9% of the operations were related to the left eye respectively. PBK was the most cause of corneal transplantation. Most patients underwent corneal transplantation by PK and then DSAEK. Conclusion: Frequency of PBK was increased in this study as compare to other previous studies which may be due to significant increase in the rate of phacoemulsification surgeries. DSEAK and DMEAK have become more accepted and favorable surgeries in the case of corneal endothelial disease. Based on new surgical techniques and advances in post of management we suggest, new meta-analysis study to evaluate associated diseases , comparison of the regraft rate in different surgical techniques and post op management of them.
Performance evaluation of KPCA pre-imaging methods for speech signal denoising
Authors: Sahare Shashikant L. , Khedkar Ashok R. , Musale Sandeep S.
Published: November 2023

Kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) has gained wider interest amongst the researchers in nonlinear dimensionality reduction, data compression, feature extraction, and denoising applications. In KPCA, data from low dimensional input space implicitly mapped to higher dimensional feature space where linear PCA is enforced. However, for denoising application data need to invert back to input space, which is impossible and known as pre-imaging problems. Over recent years, several pre-imaging methods have proposed each with its benefits and disadvantages. In this paper, we evaluated the performance for selected pre-imaging methods for denoising speech signal, whose intelligibility and quality degraded by background noises. Further, we extend our work by comparing the performance of these pre-imaging methods by objective evaluation of denoised speech signal on generated toy examples and NOIZUES database.
Research Review: Job Security and Insecurity
Authors: Zhu Qianping
Published: November 2023

With the development of the knowledge economy, flexible employment has become a relatively large employment method in the contemporary labor market. With the development of this employment method, the stable job security of employees has gradually been broken and rebuilt. This article collects the existing research on job insecurity in the academic community, summarizes the definitions from the two directions of job security and insecurity, explores the pre-dependent variables of job insecurity from the three directions of individual, social context, and organization, and analyzes the outcome variables of job insecurity from the two levels of individual and organization. It is found that job insecurity has more impact on the organizational level, and has an impact on turnover intention, organizational commitment, Job Satisfaction, organizational trust, organizational loyalty, organizational support, innovative self-efficacy, and organizational citizenship behavior. Finally, it also looks forward to the research on job insecurity in different cultural scenarios in the future and the mechanism of job insecurity.
Analysis on the Influencing Factors of Female College Students' Willingness to Purchase Cosmetics Online
Authors: Lei Min , Peng Jianhong
Published: November 2023

With the popularity of the Internet and e-commerce platform development, online shopping has become an indispensable part of people's lives. Especially in the area of cosmetics, women consumers are more likely to shop online. As consumers, female college students have gradually become an important part of the online shopping market, and their behavior and demand have an important influence on the market trend. Taking Jiujiang University as an example, this paper discusses the relationship between the willingness of female college students to buy cosmetics online and platform trust, cosmetics store service, cosmetics price, high quality online evaluation and beauty blogger recommendation. The results show that platform trust, cosmetics store service, high quality online evaluation and beauty blogger recommendation have significant positive impact on purchase intention, but cosmetics price has no significant impact on purchase intention. Based on this, this paper puts forward some suggestions from four aspects: platform trust, cosmetic store service, high quality network evaluation, beauty blogger recommendation.
Perancangan Tata Letak Gudang dengan Membandingkan Metode Dedicated Storage dan Class Based Storage (Studi Kasus: Perusahaan Komponen Otomotif)
Authors: Imansuri Febriza , Febriyanto Rahmat Dwi , Pratama Indra Rizki , Sumasto Fredy , Aisyah Siti
Published: November 2023

PT HMG is an injection molding company that is a subcontractor of PT Ichikoh Indonesia. The variety of product types produced and the irregular placement of products belonging to subcontractors PT Ichikoh Indonesia resulted in a buildup of products, which resulted in ineffectiveness in searching for goods and moving goods. This problem can result in longer handling times and longer handling distances. Based on these problems, PT HMG decided to add a storage area as a warehouse, which will function as a place to store products belonging to subcontractor PT Ichikoh Indonesia. So, it is necessary to design a layout so the products are neatly arranged and make it easier for warehouse operators to search and handle them using dedicated storage and class-based storage methods. The distance obtained using the dedicated storage method was 9,013 m, and the handling time was 180,277 minutes. Meanwhile, using the class-based storage method, the transfer distance was 10,180 m, and the handling time was 203,601 minutes. The selected warehouse layout design is a layout with a dedicated storage method.
Analysis of the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement Split-Panel Test
Authors: Coleman-Jensen Alisha , Rabbit Matthew P. ,   United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service
Published: November 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has monitored the extent and severity of food insecurity in U.S. households for more than 25 years. Data on food security is collected annually as part of the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement (CPS-FSS). USDA, Economic Research Service undertook a process to update the survey instrument used for the CPS-FSS data collection. An updated survey instrument was created through a process of expert content review and cognitive testing. The revised survey instrument was implemented by the U.S. Census Bureau in a split-panel data collection test in September 2020. The split panel formed two samples that were weighted to represent the U.S. population. Estimates for food spending, food security, and participation in Federal and community nutrition assistance were compared across the two samples. The analysis confirmed that the minor changes to the food security section are unlikely to affect the measurement of food insecurity, or affect comparability of estimates from year-to-year
STATISTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FORMATION OF THE BUSINESS MODEL OF THE ENTERPRISE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSITION
Authors:   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Shostak Liudmyla , Fedoniuk Anatolii ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Begun Svitlana ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University
Published: November 2023

This article is devoted to the problem of forming the right array of information for the formation of an effective business model of the enterprise. The authors stated that in the conditions of digital transformation, statistical information is becoming more and more freely accessible, which, on the one hand, is positive, as it allows comprehensive research of any economic processes; and on the other hand, this leads to overloading of the system, the impossibility of distinguishing the main and reliable, and as a result – those parameters that have the highest degree of influence and effectiveness on the enterprise are not always taken into account. The processes of digitization of the economy have greatly facilitated the processes of access to various types of information. It became available to use statistical information in the implementation of scientific activities, development of strategies and formation of business models, management decisions, etc. The fact that digital transformation has a positive effect on the acceleration of all digital processes and allows for a significant increase in work productivity is undeniable. However, due to the large amount of statistical information, it is often quite difficult to assess its relevance and truthfulness. When forming a business model for business development, the timeliness of its implementation and the possibility of adjustment are important. Accordingly, the availability of statistical information and its correct and effective use allows to speed up such processes and remain on the market with the appropriate level of competitiveness. In the process of research, the main criteria were determined, which, according to the authors, should have a statistical basis when forming a business model, possible errors and problems arising during the collection, processing and use of statistical information were outlined, the impact of digital transformation on the effectiveness of building a business model of domestic enterprises was clarified enterprises. The authors of the article summarized the problems of forming a statistical foundation when developing a business model of an enterprise and proposed the main criteria that require digital support.