bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CENTRAL ORIENTATION OF HEALTH AND LIGHT IN THE EUROPEAN LIGHTING SPACE THAT WAY AND FORMULATION
Authors: Tkachuk Myroslava
Published: October 2023

The article proves the relevance of the problem of forming students’ value orientations in the European educational space. The concept of “value orientations” is considered. The key value orientations of students in the European educational space are identified: understanding and respect for human rights, equality, justice, tolerance, environmental awareness, cultural diversity. It has been established that in Europe, understanding and respect for human rights is based on declarations and conventions that enshrine fundamental rights and freedoms, such as the right to life, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of speech, the right to a fair trial, the inviolability of the person and many others. It is revealed that the concept of justice is related to ethical principles and moral values, such as respect for others, tolerance, solidarity and mutual understanding. It is proved that environmental awareness is an important value in Europe, which contributes to sustainable development and environmental protection. The main ways of forming the value orientations of higher education students are outlined: project-based learning, discussions, role-playing and modeling, the use of various sources of information, creating a favorable atmosphere, raising civic awareness, intercultural approach in education. The author emphasizes the key role of the teacher in shaping students’ value orientations. A review of the peculiarities of the formation of value orientations of higher education students in the European educational space makes it possible to use it for a comparative analysis of domestic and foreign experience of value formation of the individual and in practical educational activities.

Keywords: value orientations; European educational space; European values; European Union; intercultural approach; civic consciousness; justice, environmental consciousness; cultural diversity; discussion; project-based learning; role-playing games.
A study on fiscal policies to promote the development of digital economy : A Chinese case study
Authors: Cai Jing , Wei Ziji , Neszmélyi György Iván
Published: October 2023

China’s digital economy development is a strategic decision to construct a new development model for the nation’s economic growth and to pave the way to fostering high-quality economic growth. Since the Chinese government first introduced its strategy for developing digital economy in 2016, the Chongqing Municipal Government has responded positively by implementing various policy initiatives. This paper examines and evaluates the overall level of Chongqing’s digital economy from 2014 to 2021 and analyses the development process through a mixed research method. The results show a growth trend of continuous improvement, with the speed of digital economy development in Chongqing significantly accelerating after 2017. However, there are still some challenges, such as weak innovation capacity, lagging digital service capability, imbalance in the internal structure of digital economy, and uneven development within the region. Therefore, Chongqing must make some efforts to support the advance of digital economy by developing infrastructure, cultivating market players, and enhancing innovation capabilities, thereby forming a solid foundation for growth.
Pedagogical competence as a necessary component of professional competence of future technical specialists
Authors: Miastkovska Marina , Kobylyanska Iryna
Published: October 2023

The article addresses the pressing issue of developing pedagogical competence as an essential component of the professional competence of future professionals in technical specialties. Various aspects of the process of forming the investigated competence are considered, including its structure, components, and formation methods. It emphasizes that success in technical fields extends beyond technical skills and also requires professionals to effectively communicate, teach, and collaborate with others. The research underscores the importance of developing pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties to prepare qualified professionals who can successfully apply their knowledge and skills in pedagogical and professional activities.

The authors provide a rationale for the methods and approaches used to develop pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties. They offer practical recommendations for educational institutions on integrating pedagogical training into curricula and teaching methodologies for students in technical fields. The importance of motivation for professional growth, the development of integrative skills, and the connection between educational content and practical activities is established. The role of methodological support and modern information technology in the learning process is emphasized. The significance of pedagogical competence as a key element in the successful preparation of future professionals in technical specialties is highlighted, underscoring the necessity for continuous development of this competence throughout one's lifetime to achieve high professional effectiveness.

The prospects for further research will focus on conducting a pedagogical experiment to determine the effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical conditions.
Conduct of analogies in the process of formation of mathematical concepts in technical students
Authors: Kolomiiets Alona , Abramchuk Igor , Kosaruk Olena
Published: October 2023

The article demonstrates the idea of applying the method of analogies in the process of forming mathematical concepts among students of technical specialties. Different approaches to the interpretation of the process of making analogies in the educational process are analyzed. Based on the analysis of scientific studies devoted to the specified issue, the method of conducting analogies is defined as a method of scientific knowledge that allows you to form conclusions about the researched object by comparing it with an already known object. Among other things, the main consequence of mental actions when conducting an analogy is an inference – the result of conducting an analogy, which allows you to draw a conclusion about the similarity or difference of the features (elements) of the studied objects or subjects, as well as their properties. Therefore, the result of analogizing (making an analogy) is students' acquisition of new knowledge about an unknown object (subject).

The method of analogies has two important functions: the transition from a known information object to an unknown one, and the transition from a “simple” information object to its “complex” counterpart. An important feature of the analogy method is its potential for application in the formation of mathematical concepts. Thus, taking into account the dialectical unity of the functional properties of the method of analogies (explanatory and searching functions), the explanatory function of the method of analogies, in particular when forming concepts, is realized by building models for carrying out analogies, which will become the basis for forming an idea of a specific concept (object), searching the function of the method of analogies during the formation of concepts is based on the fact that students carry out an analysis and synthesis of the received information, build hypotheses regarding a specific information structure (concept).

The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the method of analogies, to demonstrate its implementation in the process of forming mathematical concepts among students of technical specialties.

The conducted study of the method of analogies allows us to characterize the basic factors of its implementation in the educational process.

Given the multifacetedness of the chosen research topic, the prospects for further research include theoretical and practical developments in the implementation of the concept of the method of conducting analogies in the mathematical training of future technical specialists.
Interaction Between Main and Support Creative Staff When Television Programme Preparing: on and off Camera
Authors: Butko Oleksandr , Piholenko Ilona
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyze the main aspects of interaction between the main and auxiliary creative staff in the process of preparing a television programme, and also to explore the history of the creation of morning programmes on the basis of the Ukrainian information and entertainment television show Breakfast with 1+1; to analyze the professional tasks of specialists; to identify how this format has changed over more than half a century; to clarify the job responsibilities of the team and its impact on the quality of the broadcast; to compare morning news in peacetime and wartime based on the work of colleagues during this period; to study the history of the 1+1 TV channel’s morning programme and its changes over 25 years. Research methodology. The following methods were used: theoretical – to compare foreign morning projects of the 50s of the 20th century; empirical – to observe the work of the team off-screen, to analyse the work of the morning show staff, and their impact on the air; comparative – to consider the peculiarities of work in pre-war and wartime. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the author analyses the aspects of interaction between the main and auxiliary creative staff in the process of preparing a television programme, based on the analysis, reveals the work of the morning broadcasting team in wartime, describes the job responsibilities of employees in emergency circumstances, provides examples of new headings, draws parallels between foreign and domestic morning shows, and summarizes the history of the creation of this format on foreign and Ukrainian television. Conclusions. On the basis of the Ukrainian information and entertainment television show Breakfast with 1+1, the article has studied in detail the history of the morning programmes’ creation; it has analysed the professional tasks of specialists, in particular those who work behind the scenes; it has compared the morning news in peacetime and wartime based on the work of colleagues during this period; it has studied the history of the creation of the morning programme of the 1+1 TV channel, as well as its changes over the past 25 years.
Peculiarities of Using Lighting in the Process of Film Shooting
Authors: Medvedieva Alla , Rosliakova Oleksandra
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article. It analyzes the components that influence the creation of movie images. Set the role of lighting in the shooting of an audiovisual product. Identify features and fragments when working with it. Prove the importance of the ability to use light sources in natural and pavilion locations. Identify the factors that affect the quality of the visual material. Research methodology. Such methods were used in the article: theoretical – analysis of movies, and publications; generalization – the influence of lighting on the quality of visual material; determination of interdependence (light, time of day and auxiliary objects that influence the creation of a frame); empirical – systematization of one’s own experience, determination of the relationship between lighting and the quality of visual material. Scientific novelty. The components that influence the creation of a visual image were analyzed for the first time, a detailed analysis of the dependence of the time of day and illumination in the field, which forms the illumination scheme, by means of theoretical analysis of films, the factors that influence the quality of the visual material are determined. Conclusions. In the course of the article, the main techniques of cinematography when creating audiovisual works are analyzed. The concepts of frame composition and the skill of conveying an emotional state are considered. The use of various lighting sources in natural and artificial locations is considered in detail. Based on the analysis of audiovisual products of leading masters, the importance of the ability to use different types of lighting sources has been proven. A list of the features and difficulties of using different types of lighting has been created and the key factors that have a direct impact on the quality of creating an audiovisual work have been outlined.
Master’s Photo Art Project “Manifestations of the Sacred Zaporizhzhia”
Authors: Zaporozhchenko Vitalii , Sydorenko Oleksandra
Published: October 2023

The author’s idea of the master’s photography project was to recreate the unique atmosphere, sacred and historical spirit of Khortytsia Island, where the symbol of the Ukrainian Cossacks, the Zaporizhzhia Sich, was located. For every nation, its history is essential, and Khortytsia has been preserving the heritage of our people for many centuries. At all times, the island has been attractive not only for its beauty but also for its sacred meaning. Nowadays, Khortytsia is not often depicted in cinematic works. Therefore, the relevance of the work is due to the need to draw the cinematographic community’s attention to the historical and sacred heritage of this Cossack Island.
The representation of Khortytsia does not always reflect the historical and cultural aspects of this sacred place. Often films portray the island as a beautiful natural area without paying due attention to its cultural and historical significance for the Ukrainian people.
Audiovisual works can treat Khortytsia only as a landscape for filming, without resorting to a detailed study of the cultural heritage. The cinematography does not always succeed in accurately conveying the character and appearance of the island’s sanctity, which can cause misconceptions among viewers.
The project aims to reflect the mystery, mysticism, and spirituality of these places through the language of photography. The photographs demonstrate different historical periods, starting from the Bronze Age (Braharnya sanctuary), the Cossack period (a series of Zaporizhian Sich images), and up to the present day, showing the evolution of humanity and its impact on the world.
The photo art project “Manifestations of Sacred Zaporizhzhia” is an informative, emotional, and visually exciting journey into the past that will inspire viewers to a deeper understanding of Ukrainian culture. The aim of the project is to reveal the depth of sacred Zaporizhzhia through photography, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in its mysteries, spirituality, and history, to see the diversity of this region and its impact on the cultural heritage of Ukraine.
An adaptive threshold based gait authentication by incorporating quality measures
Authors: Das Sonia , Meher Sukadev , Sahoo Upendra Kumar
Published: October 2023

In this paper, an adaptive threshold-based gait authentication model is proposed, which incorporates the quality measure in the distance domain and maps them into the gradient domain to realize the optimal threshold of each gait sample, in contrast to the fixed threshold, as most of the authentication model utilizes. For accessing the quality measure of each gait, a gait covariate invariant generative adversarial network (GCI-GAN) is proposed to generate normal gait (canonical condition) irrespective of covariates (carrying, and viewing conditions) while preserving the subject identity. In particular, GCI-GAN connects to gradient weighted class activation mapping (Grad-CAMs) to obtain an attention mask from the significant components of input features, employs blending operation to manipulate specific regions of the input, and finally, multiple losses are employed to constrain the quality of generated samples. We validate the approach on gait datasets of CASIA-B and OU-ISIR and show a substantial increase in authentication rate over other state-of-the-art techniques.
Does elastic taping on soles improve flexibility? A randomized controlled trial with equivalence test design
Authors: Igawa Tatsuya , Ito Riyaka , Takeuchi Ayaka , Arai Shiori , Kaga Nanaka , Mashimo Noa , Miyamae Ruka , Urata Ryunosuke , Kubo Akira
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND: Elastic taping that applies shear force affects joint movement. However, it remains uncertain whether elastic taping or stretching is more effective in improving flexibility. OBJECTIVE: We investigated whether elastic taping for flexibility improvement is comparable to traditional stretching. METHODS: In this randomized controlled trial, 64 university students were randomly allocated to two groups: elastic taping on the sole or 30 s of static stretching. The primary outcome measures were the straight leg raising angle, tested with an equivalence margin (± 9.61∘ on changes), and the fingertip-to-floor distance. Secondary outcomes were the hip flexor and knee extensor strength, two-step distance, adverse events, and pain intensity during the intervention, which were compared using conventional statistical methods. RESULTS: The mean differences in straight leg raising between the two groups after the interventions were not greater than the equivalence margin (mean [95% CI]: 1.4 [-6.9, 9.5]; equivalence margin, -9.61∘ to 9.61∘). There were no consistent differences between groups in terms of secondary outcomes except for pain intensity during the intervention (p> 0.05). Elastic taping did not induce pain. CONCLUSION: Elastic taping augments the flexibility-improving effect comparable to static stretching, based on an equivalence margin. Elastic taping of the sole appears to be an alternative method of improving flexibility.
Absent Subsequences in Words
Authors: Kosche Maria , Koß Tore , Manea Florin , Siemer Stefan
Published: October 2023

An absent factor of a string w is a string u which does not occur as a contiguous substring (a.k.a. factor) inside w. We extend this well-studied notion and define absent subsequences: a string u is an absent subsequence of a string w if u does not occur as subsequence (a.k.a. scattered factor) inside w. Of particular interest to us are minimal absent subsequences, i.e., absent subsequences whose every subsequence is not absent, and shortest absent subsequences, i.e., absent subsequences of minimal length. We show a series of combinatorial and algorithmic results regarding these two notions. For instance: we give combinatorial characterisations of the sets of minimal and, respectively, shortest absent subsequences in a word, as well as compact representations of these sets; we show how we can test efficiently if a string is a shortest or minimal absent subsequence in a word, and we give efficient algorithms computing the lexicographically smallest absent subsequence of each kind; also, we show how a data structure for answering shortest absent subsequence-queries for the factors of a given string can be efficiently computed.
Reachability in Simple Neural Networks
Authors: Sälzer Marco , Lange Martin
Published: October 2023

We investigate the complexity of the reachability problem for (deep) neural networks: does it compute valid output given some valid input? It was recently claimed that the problem is NP-complete for general neural networks and specifications over the input/output dimension given by conjunctions of linear inequalities. We recapitulate the proof and repair some flaws in the original upper and lower bound proofs. Motivated by the general result, we show that NP-hardness already holds for restricted classes of simple specifications and neural networks. Allowing for a single hidden layer and an output dimension of one as well as neural networks with just one negative, zero and one positive weight or bias is sufficient to ensure NP-hardness. Additionally, we give a thorough discussion and outlook of possible extensions for this direction of research on neural network verification.
On the Complexity of Techniques That Make Transition Systems Implementable by Boolean Nets
Authors: Devillers Raymond , Tredup Ronny
Published: October 2023

Let us consider some class of (Petri) nets. The corresponding Synthesis problem consists in deciding whether a given labeled transition system (TS) A can be implemented by a net N of that class. In case of a negative decision, it may be possible to convert A into an implementable TS B by applying various modification techniques, like relabeling edges that previously had the same label, suppressing edges/states/events, etc. It may however be useful to limit the number of such modifications to stay close to the original problem, or optimize the technique. In this paper, we show that most of the corresponding problems are NP-complete if the considered class corresponds to so-called flip-flop nets or some flip-flop net derivatives.
Perceived organizational virtuousness impact on workplace happiness: Mediating role of job satisfaction for sustainability in IT/ITeS organizations
Authors: Kumari Sonu , Kaur Kulwinder
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND: It is asserted that the positive outcomes from employees are a result of positive gestures initiated by the organization. Consequently, organizations can strategize their practices in such a manner that would stimulate and amplify positive behavioral outcomes from employees ultimately leading to organizational effectiveness and ameliorated organizational sustainability. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study is to investigate the relationship between Perceived Organizational Virtuousness (POV) and Workplace Happiness (WPH), mediated by Job Satisfaction (JS) for creating sustainable organizations. METHOD: Quantitative research approach was adopted following a conclusive research design. Purposive (Non-probability) sampling technique was used, and data was collected from 470 employees from IT and ITeS sector companies of Delhi-NCR (India) using questionnaire. The statistical analysis was done using SmartPLS 4 for the data. RESULTS: The results revealed that employees, who perceive organizations as virtuous, tend to feel happy at the workplace. Also, the perceptions of Organizational Virtuousness were found to amplify the experiences of Workplace Happiness and it was also found that Job Satisfaction significantly mediates the stated relationship. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study could help the managers and strategy makers to ensure well-being of employees and adding to their performance and effectiveness.
MFF-SC: A multi-feature fusion method for smart contract classification
Authors: Tian Gang , Wang Xiaojin , Wang Rui , Yu Qiuyue , Zhao Guangxin
Published: October 2023

The classification of the smart contract can effectively reduce the search space and improve retrieval efficiency. The existing classification methods are based on natural language processing technologies. Because the processing of source code by these technologies lacks extraction and processing in the software engineering field, there is still a lot of room for improvement in their methods of feature extraction. Therefore, this paper proposes a multi-feature fusion method for smart contract classification (MFF-SC) based on the code processing technology. From the source code perspective, source code processing method and attention mechanism are used to extract local code features. Structure-based traversal method are used to extract global code features from abstract syntax tree. Local and global code features introduce attention mechanism to generate code semantic features. From the perspective of account transaction, the feature of account transaction is extracted by using TransR. Next, the code semantic features and account transaction features generate smart contract semantic features by an attention mechanism. Finally, the smart contract semantic features are fed into a stacked denoising autoencoder and a softmax classifier for classification. Experimental results on a real dataset show that MFF-SC achieves an accuracy rate of 83.9%, compared with other baselines and variants.
A lightweight vision transformer with symmetric modules for vision tasks
Authors: Liang Shengjun , Yu Mingxin , Lu Wenshuai , Ji Xinglong , Tang Xiongxin , Liu Xiaolin , You Rui
Published: October 2023

Transformer-based networks have demonstrated their powerful performance in various vision tasks. However, these transformer-based networks are heavyweight and cannot be applied to edge computing (mobile) devices. Despite that the lightweight transformer network has emerged, several problems remain, i.e., weak feature extraction ability, feature redundancy, and lack of convolutional inductive bias. To address these three problems, we propose a lightweight visual transformer (Symmetric Former, SFormer), which contains two novel modules (Symmetric Block and Symmetric FFN). Specifically, we design Symmetric Block to expand feature capacity inside the module and enhance the long-range modeling capability of attention mechanism. To increase the compactness of the model and introduce inductive bias, we introduce convolutional cheap operations to design Symmetric FFN. We compared the SFormer with existing lightweight transformers on several vision tasks. Remarkably, on the image recognition task of ImageNet [13], SFormer gains 1.2% and 1.6% accuracy improvements compared to PVTv2-b0 and Swin Transformer, respectively. On the semantic segmentation task of ADE20K [64], SFormer delivers performance improvements of 0.2% and 0.7% compared to PVTv2-b0 and Swin Transformer, respectively. On the cityscapes dataset [11], SFormer delivers performance improvements of 2.5% and 4.2% compared to PVTv2-b0 and Swin Transformer, respectively. The code is open-source and available at: https://github.com/ISCLab-Bistu/Symmetric_Former.git.
Multiple Distilling-based spatial-temporal attention networks for unsupervised human action recognition
Authors: Zhang Cheng , Zhong Jianqi , Cao Wenming , Ji Jianhua
Published: October 2023

Unsupervised action recognition based on spatiotemporal fusion feature extraction has attracted much attention in recent years. However, existing methods still have several limitations: (1) The long-term dependence relationship is not effectively extracted at the time level. (2) The high-order motion relationship between non-adjacent nodes is not effectively captured at the spatial level. (3) The model complexity is too high when the cascade layer input sequence is long, or there are many key points. To solve these problems, a Multiple Distilling-based spatial-temporal attention (MD-STA) networks is proposed in this paper. This model can extract temporal and spatial features respectively and fuse them. Specifically, we first propose a Screening Self-attention (SSA) module; this module can find long-term dependencies in distant frames and high-order motion patterns between non-adjacent nodes in a single frame through a sparse metric on dot product pairs. Then, we propose the Frames and Keypoint-Distilling (FKD) module, which uses extraction operations to halve the input of the cascade layer to eliminate invalid key points and time frame features, thus reducing time and memory complexity. Finally, the Dim-reduction Fusion (DRF) module is proposed to reduce the dimension of existing features to further eliminate redundancy. Numerous experiments were conducted on three distinct datasets: NTU-60, NTU-120, and UWA3D, showing that MD-STA achieves state-of-the-art standards in skeleton-based unsupervised action recognition.
Detection and diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration using recurrent neural network with cloud architecture and internet of things
Authors: Alphy Anna , Rajamohamed  , Velusamy Jayaraj , Vidhya K. , Ravi G. , Rajasekaran Arun Sekar
Published: October 2023

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a progressive, irreversible eye condition that causes vision loss and impairs quality of life. The lost potential of the optic nerve cannot be regained, but a patient with Age-Related Macular Degeneration must have early diagnosis and treatment in order to prevent visual loss. The diagnosis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration is based on visual field loss tests, a patient’s medical history, intraocular pressure, and a physical fundus evaluation. Age-Related Macular Degeneration must be diagnosed early in order to avoid irreparable structural damage and vision loss. The objective of the proposed study is to develop a new optimization-driven strategy-based recurrent neural network using the Internet of Things for the identification of age-related macular degeneration. The Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) classifier is trained using the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique included into the RNN-IoMT. Initially, the input picture is sent through pre-processing in order to remove noise and artefacts. The generated preprocessed picture is simultaneously sent to optical disc detection and blood vessel detection. In addition, picture level characteristics are extracted from the image that has been preprocessed. Finally, the image-level, optic disc-level, and blood vessel-level features are retrieved and compiled into a feature vector. The acquired feature vector is fed into the RNN classifier, with the suggested PSO used to train the RNN for Age-Related Macular Degeneration detection via the Internet of Medical Things. The suggested PSO+RNN exhibits better performance with enhanced precision of 97.194%, sensitivity of 97.184%, and specificity of 97.2044%, respectively.
Crook node identification system in VANET using CRF based feature selection and data mining classification techniques
Authors: Mahalakshmi G. , Uma E.
Published: October 2023

Intelligent Transportation Systems have become integral to daily life, with VANETs (vehicular ad-hoc networks) playing the pivotal role. VANETs, the subsets of MANETs, employ vehicles as nodes to establish intelligent transport systems. However, due to critical applications such as military use, these networks are susceptible to attacks. With features like high mobility, dynamic network topology, and coverage issues, security breaches are a concern. This necessitates a secure routing algorithm to mitigate attacks and ensure message delivery. In our study, we utilize the UNSW-NB15 intrusion detection dataset to develop training and testing models. Our proposed novel intrusion detection system employs a feature selection algorithm that prioritizes significant arriving traffic attributes. This algorithm enhances abnormal activity detection while minimizing associated features. To achieve this, we modify the Conditional Random Field algorithm with fuzzy-based rules, resulting in a more efficient selection of influential and contributing features for detecting attacks such as DoS, Worms, Fuzzers, and Shellcode. Through appropriate feature selection using the modified Conditional Random Field and Support Vector Machine classification system in our experiments, we demonstrate a notable increase in security by reducing the false positive rate. Additionally, our approach excels in detecting accuracy of Fuzzers (98.86%), DoS (98.80%), Worms (34.45%), and Shellcode (89.308%), ultimately enhancing network performance. These findings underscore the effectiveness of our proposed method in enhancing intrusion detection and overall network efficiency.
A Targeted Approach for Evaluating DUX4-Regulated Proteins as Potential Serum Biomarkers for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Using Immunoassay Proteomics
Authors: Campbell Amy E. , Arjomand Jamshid , King Oliver D. , Tawil Rabi , Jagannathan Sujatha
Published: October 2023

Background:

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a progressive myopathy caused by misexpression of the double homeobox 4 (DUX4) embryonic transcription factor in skeletal muscle. Identifying quantitative and minimally invasive FSHD biomarkers to report on DUX4 activity will significantly accelerate therapeutic development.

Objective:

The goal of this study was to analyze secreted proteins known to be induced by DUX4 using the commercially available Olink Proteomics platform in order to identify potential blood-based molecular FSHD biomarkers.

Methods:

We used high-throughput, multiplex immunoassays from Olink Proteomics to measure the levels of several known DUX4-induced genes in a cellular myoblast model of FSHD, in FSHD patient-derived myotube cell cultures, and in serum from individuals with FSHD. Levels of other proteins on the Olink Proteomics panels containing these DUX4 targets were also examined in secondary exploratory analysis.

Results:

Placental alkaline phosphatase (ALPP) levels correlated with DUX4 expression in both cell-based FSHD systems but did not distinguish FSHD patient serum from unaffected controls.

Conclusions:

ALPP, as measured with the Olink Proteomics platform, is not a promising FSHD serum biomarker candidate but could be utilized to evaluate DUX4 activity in discovery research efforts.
Respiratory Insufficiency in Neuromuscular Disease (RIND): A Delphi Study to Establish Consensus Criteria to Define and Diagnose Hypoventilation in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease
Authors: Mayer Oscar Henry , Amin Reshma , Sawnani Hemant , Shell Richard , Katz Sherri Lynne ,   the RIND Study Group
Published: October 2023

Chronic respiratory failure is a common endpoint in the loss of respiratory muscle function in patients with progressive neuromuscular disease (NMD). Identifying the onset of hypoventilation is critical to allow for the timely introduction of ventilator support and effectively manage respiratory failure [ 1 – 3 ]. While there are accepted criteria governing the diagnosis of hypoventilation during polysomnography (PSG) [ 4 ], there is concern that criteria are insufficient for identifying hypoventilation in the earlier stages of respiratory insufficiency related to NMD. The purpose of this project was to identify more sensitive criteria for identifying hypoventilation.

Methods:

Fifteen pediatric pulmonologists with broad experience in managing patients with NMD, 10 of whom were board certified in and practice sleep medicine, were assembled and performed a review of the pertinent literature and a two-round Delphi process with 6 domains ( Table 1 ).

Results:

Within the 6 domains there were three pertinent items per domain ( Table 2 ). There was clear agreement on findings on history (morning headaches) and pulmonary function testing (FVC < 50% or awake TcCO2 > 45 mmHg) indicating a high concern for nocturnal hypoventilation. There was close agreement on the definitions for nocturnal hypercapnia and hypoxemia. PSG criteria were identified that indicate a patient is likely in the transitional phase from adequate ventilation to hypoventilation.

Discussion:

We identified a set of clinical criteria that may allow for more sensitive diagnosis of hypoventilation in NMD and earlier initiation of non-invasive ventilation leading to a reduction in the respiratory morbidity in progressive NMD. These criteria need to be further and more broadly validated prospectively to confirm their utility.
Influence of stearic acid on the properties of wood-polymer composites
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Kryvolapov D.S. ,   NVP Service Komplekt LLC, Sukhyy K.M. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Bashtanyk P.I. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Tretyakov A.O. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Bezrukavy V.A. ,   NVP Service Komplekt LLC
Published: October 2023

We studied the influence of stearic acid on the technological, physical-mechanical and operational properties of composites based on secondary low-pressure polyethylene filled with wood flour. It was shown that the introduction of more than 1.1 wt.% of stearic acid into the wood-polymer composite improves the technological parameters of extrusion: the torque of the main drive of the extrusion equipment decreases and productivity increases. When the concentration of stearic acid in the composite is 0.8–1.25 wt.%, there is an improvement in the physical and mechanical parameters of the composite: the bending strength increases by 20% (up to 51.3 MPa) and the Charpy impact toughness of the samples with a cut increases by 37% (up to 11.9 kJ/m2), while the coefficient of linear thermal expansion and water absorption decrease.
Role of Folk and Author’s Dolls in Intercultural Communication
Authors: Sobolievska Svitlana
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to find out the role of folk and author's dolls in intercultural communication. The research methodology in the cultural discourse is based on the comparative method for comparing the peculiarities of using folk and author's dolls in the dialogue of cultures, the method of comparative analysis for systematising information about dolls from different nations of the world, and the method of generalisation for forming the conclusions of the article. The scientific novelty. The classification of the main folk and author's dolls is supplemented to study the role of the doll in intercultural interaction in different countries of the world, and it is found out how exhibitions of folk and author's dolls promote intercultural communication. Conclusions. It has been found that the author's doll is a reflection of the author's worldview and his/her interpretation of the world. In turn, the folk doll as a part of the cultural heritage of a particular nation and a national and cultural symbol contributes to the realisation of one's own national identity in intercultural communication. As a result, both folk and author's dolls can become intermediaries in the dialogue of cultures during exhibitions and contribute to the preservation of national cultural values.

Keywords: author's doll, dialogue of cultures, cultural values, intercultural communication, folk doll.
Value Properties of Modern Event Practice in Scientific and Practical Discourse
Authors: Zasyadvovk Olga
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to investigate scientific approaches to the understanding of value properties and their practical manifestation in the organisation and conduct of modern event practice. Research methodology. To achieve the goal, general scientific principles of systematisation and generalisation of the outlined problem were used, namely, the manifestation of valuable properties in modern event practices. The use of such methods helped to distinguish and scientifically substantiate scientific discourses to understand the meaning of the concept of "value properties". The purpose and objectives of the article determined the application of an axiological approach, which allowed revealing the interdisciplinary nature of the considered theories to the understanding of value approaches in practical scientific discourse. The use of the analytical method enabled revealing the conceptual principles regarding further cultural perspectives of understanding the phenomenon of values, their properties in practical manifestation during the organisation and conduct of modern event practices. The scientific novelty lies in the discovery of the phenomenon of prioritising the value properties of modern event practices. Conclusions. The article proves that the professionally planned thematic orientation of modern event practice allows ensuring a variety of human values, from individual to national. Organisers of modern event practices face the task of clearly understanding the value properties of the event they are creating, their dominant priority. The algorithm of actions when conducting various events should take into account national value guidelines for various target audiences, which include mastery of the Ukrainian language, patriotic self-awareness, honour, dignity, respectful attitude to national and state symbols, preservation of cultural traditions of the Ukrainian people and promotion regarding their popularisation throughout the world. Therefore, modern event practice should take into account the value priorities of Ukraine's development. The valuable property of modern event practice should be determined through the mission, goals and objectives, which should be clearly defined and understood. Freedom, goodness, peace, honour and dignity, patriotism, courage and trust should become an integral element of the cultural effectiveness of modern event practice. The professionally oriented value property of the event-practice will ensure its highly effective potential in ensuring cultural rights and human freedoms. The priority of the scientific understanding of the value properties of event-practices in modern cultural knowledge has been theoretically proven.

Keywords: value, value issues, event practice, value properties, value orientations.
Implementation of the Concept of Infotainment into the Practice of the Event Industry: Definition of the Problem
Authors: Krupa Oksana
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider the defining trends and aspects connected with the implementation of the conception of infotainment in the practice of the event industry. The research methodology predicts the usage of, firstly, the descriptive level combined with an analytical method to characterise the current stage of the event industry, its events category B2C and B2B, secondly, context-structural analysis of infotainment as a concept and model thanks to which the author has managed to identify the causal links between certain types of event activities and essential features of infotainment, which is the condition for the possibility of implementing the practice of the event industry. Scientific novelty is, first of all, that on the article level, the problem of implementation of the conception of infotainment in the practice of the event industry was actualised, which was mainly considered in the context of journalism and TV. Conclusions. It is affirmed that the concept of infotainment is one of the methodological platforms that can be used for reasoning and explanation of the logic of deployment and the content specifics of individual event activities, and also their place in modern (world and national) mass culture. The author suggests the statement according to which the given model of the media culture helps in registration content and information creates favourable conditions for the development of event management through synthesis educational-cognition and entertainment components in event activities, helps to decode and perceive complex meanings and images in their continuous flow and frantic information dynamics. It is underlined that initiating cultural-intellectual “game”, infotainment stimulates heuristic potential of thinking, especially in terms of perception and assimilation of cultural codes, and with the help of fragmenting the content, activates the initiative of event participants in terms of creatively completing the full picture of what is happening.

Keywords: infotainment, event industry, event activities, entertainment, game, mass culture, media culture.
Television as a Factor in Formation of Common Cultural Space and Integration of Society
Authors: Kuprii Tetiana
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the integration function of television and, at the same time, the factor in the formation of a single cultural space. The research methodology is based on the application of the principles of analysis and synthesis, the unity of the logical and systematic approaches. The scientific novelty of the results obtained lies in understanding the essence of the integration function of television and, at the same time, the factor in the formation of a single cultural space. Conclusions. It is emphasised that the role of television in the process of integration lies in its ability to combine all participants of the social dialogue, to be its driving force. Integration as a transformation of the system of values, a long-term aspiration that guides society based on the acceptance of the value of cooperation, is directly related to the formation of a socio-cultural space, one of the subjects responsible for filling which is television. As a subject of the informational and sociocultural space, television structures and fills this space in accordance with the interests of its viewer – the nature of television broadcasting allows, influencing the audience, to appeal to almost all the feelings and emotions of a person. It is noted that television contributes to: a) consistency between cultural standards, norms, patterns of behaviour; b) the introduction of cultural standards in people's behaviour by regulating public opinion; c) is the subject of the exchange of cultural meanings, symbols and meanings in an integrated society; as well as a factor of social differentiation and at the same time its product, playing its specific role in the modern world. It is summarised that television actively promotes national values, patterns of behaviour, moral and ethical norms, and broadcasts these elements of culture not in an abstract form, but in their socio-cultural context, in the form of concrete and accessible images. The interaction of television and culture provides communicative forms and methods of informational and cultural integration.

Keywords: television, information space, cultural space, society integration.
The Impact of YouTube Video Hosting on the Children's Segment of Ukrainian Audiovisual Culture
Authors: Musiienko Olha
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to determine the impact of YouTube video hosting on the children's segment of audiovisual culture. The research methodology takes into account cultural approaches to the study of modern audiovisual culture and the application of a certain set of scientific methods, in particular, the use of typological and systematic analysis methods to identify the specifics of the impact of YouTube video hosting on the children's segment of audiovisual culture, the method of morphological analysis – to record the formation of a new morphology, of which video hosting is a part. The research methodology is based on the use of the content analysis method. Content analysis was carried out on the basis of statistical analysis of the specified video hosting (number of views, number of subscribers per channel) and morphological characteristics of representative audiovisual works of the Ukrainian children's YouTube segment. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the expansion of ideas about the virtual children's segment of audiovisual culture in Ukraine and the study of YouTube video hosting as a tool for forming a child's cultural worldview. Conclusions. It was found that YouTube video hosting combines the production and distribution of children's own creativity with the functions of social networks, which are a powerful tool for communication and mediated socialisation. This is what makes it an almost ideal place for creativity, communication, and earning. It has been proven that the online works of Ukrainian authors reflect the large-scale influence of digital culture on the traditional means of creating and consuming audiovisual works for children. The conducted analysis revealed the peculiarities of the existence of the Ukrainian children's segment of YouTube within the new morphology of a virtual nature, which affected the combination of traditional genre forms of audiovisual works and modern digital technologies.

Keywords: video hosting, audiovisual culture, YouTube, author's YouTube channels, Ukrainian segment of YouTube.