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THE CONCEPT OF «METHODOLOGY» IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DISCIPLINE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Authors: Sliusarenko Mariia
Published: January 2022

Nowadays, students are future professionals, and they can choose a research activity. Modern students need to know the peculiarities of the scientific research organization because the future of science depends on their level of knowledge. In the process of studying, university students master the discipline “Methods and organization of scientific research”. In the context of this discipline, they learn to think scientifically, acquire new knowledge while writing term papers and dissertations, master scientific methods. The study of the discipline also involves the assimilation of scientific terms. Such terms are, in particular, method and methodology. The article demonstrates the contradictory views of scientists on the concept of methodology. It is confirmed that the concept of methodology is not fully clarified, and students often cannot distinguish between the concepts of a method and methodology. The purpose of the article is to explain the concept of methodology. The essence of the concept of methodology as a doctrine of methods, as well as a system of methods is substantiated. The paper also explains the relevance of the methodology for practical activities related to modern technologies, such as social communications, and justifies the importance of the methodology for science. Scientific knowledge is based on philosophical, general scientific, interdisciplinary and special methodology. In the article the methodology of science, the methodology of scientific research and the methodology of scientific activity are considered as synonyms; we have also argued that the notions approach, technique, method and manner are synonymous. A small comparison of science and philosophy is made, that determines the role of philosophical methodology for science and explains the role of a new philosophical synergetic worldview for the development of science. The article is dominated by the view of the expediency of modern methodological pluralism.
Keywords: science; philosophy; methodology; method; synergetic; methodological pluralism; knowledge; scientific research.
EXERCISES AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF VOCALISTʼS PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Authors: Shynkaruk Anastasiia
Published: January 2022

Modern higher educational institutions face the tasks associated with the implementation of individual creativity and a high level of professionalism of the vocalist in performing an activity. The article considers the features of vocal training of future professionals, psychophysiological factors influencing the development of creative vocal abilities and the content of the activity with vocal-technical exercises in the class of solo singing, analyze methods of students’ vocal techniques development, defines the role of exercises in professional training of future soloists-vocalists. Exercises for voice and breathing, as well as exercises aimed at developing articulation and diction, will help to fully master their own voice data, expand the range, make the voice brighter and more voluminous. Scientists and outstanding vocalists have considered this problem in their works, but even today the foundations for vocal students and vocal teachers are methods, techniques and exercises that will help to form a professional musician.The problem of vocal and performing training of future artists–vocalists in the institution of the artistic direction of higher education is based on interdisciplinary integration. This article defines the essence and the content of vocal and performing training of artists–vocalists in the institution of higher education; outlines the main tasks of their professional training; reveals the role of interdisciplinary integration in preparing students of the institution of the artistic direction of higher education. The proposed methods and techniques are scientifically substantiated and experimentally proven.Scientists and outstanding vocalists have considered this problem in their works, but even today, the basis for singers of specialized educational institutions of art education and vocal teachers are methods, techniques and exercises that will help to form a quality musician.
Keywords: vocal; vocal exercises; mixed; glissando; sound support; vocal training; voice formation; vibrato; legato; cantilena; resonators.
INDEPENDENT WORK OF STUDENTS ON THE METHODS OF TEACHING UKRAINIAN LITERATURE AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Authors: Parheta Lubov
Published: January 2022

The article reveals the essence of the concept of independent work of students on the methods of teaching Ukrainian literature, forms, types, content and necessity of independent work.Independent work of higher education seekers is an important form of the educational process in modern higher education institutions. It is aimed at forming the independence of students and their assimilation of knowledge, skills, abilities and is carried out under the condition of the introduction of the corresponding system of the organization of all educational employment.Forms of independent work on the discipline for students are different and are determined by the working curriculum, depending on the purpose, objectives and content of the discipline.The following types of independent work of students are revealed: independent work that provides preparation for current classroom classes; search and analytical work; scientific work; internships at enterprises and organizations, pedagogical practice.It is proved that a significant role in the formation of independence and activity is played by teaching students the general techniques of organizing their activities which allows them to facilitate their independent work, to focus on the content of tasks. Such techniques and skills include the ability to work with a book, dictionary, technical means; ability to analyse tasks, classify, compare, summarize, etc.In the process of performing independent search and analytical work on the methods of teaching Ukrainian literature, students select literary sources on the research problem, analyse them, prepare reports, abstracts.A system of questions and tasks for independent work of students on the methods of teaching Ukrainian literature in secondary and senior specialized humanities schools is proposed, the material on the main problems of methodological science is structured. Particular attention is paid to research work on methodology.
Keywords: individual work; forms and types of independent work; content of independent work; Ukrainian literature; methods of teaching Ukrainian literature; questions and tasks on the methods of teaching Ukrainian literature; professional training; term papers.
DEVELOPMENT OF VOCAL AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS OF VOCALISTS OF ARTISTIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Voloshyn Petro
Published: January 2022

In the conditions of social renewal, the modern vocal school is called to promote the revival of spiritual culture, to educate the spiritually rich generation. Vocal art is an important tool, the key to mastering the culture and solving the problems of life creation.Vocal training occupies a significant place in the system of professional music education, as it involves the formation of vocal knowledge, skills and abilities on the best examples of classical, folk and modern music. Mastering a variety of repertoire requires knowledge of the peculiarities of singing manners.The article considers the features of vocal training of future singers and the psychophysiological factors influencing the development of vocal abilities. Techniques that help people fully master voice data, expand the range, make the voice brighter and more voluminous and important aspects and factors are called for the realization of individuality in creativity and increase of a level of professional skills of the musician in vocal-performing. The author pays attention to the analysis of specific vocal abilities, fundamental sections of vocal training, and important aspects associated with the implementation of individual creativity and the high level of professional skill of the musician in performing activities. Furthermore, an important condition for improving the level of professional training of future music teachers is distinguished. It is the improvement of vocal preparation through updating its content and introducing modern approaches and technologies into the educational process. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the specific vocal abilities of the child and the fundamental sections of vocal training (the fundamentals of breathing, sound support, vocal diction, range, strength, volume, brightness, style, manner of performance. In front of contemporary music educational institutions of artistic direction, there are complex tasks connected with the realization of individual creativity and the high level of professional skill of a musician while performing an activity. The main task is to prepare graduates for performance at a high level of professionalism to reveal the creative potential of the personality of the musician-performer, to ensure a high level of cooperation with other musicians.
Keywords: vocal art; musical and figurative thinking; music-related memory; singing voice; breathing; self-regulation; range; articulation; timbre.
ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN EXPERIENCE ON THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Authors: Chepka Olena
Published: January 2022

The article analyzes foreign experience on the introduction of innovative technologies in inclusive and special education through the disclosure of conceptual issues related to the functioning of the system of general, special and inclusive education both in Ukraine and abroad. Domestic and foreign achievements in the direction of social and pedagogical rehabilitation of children with special educational needs are analyzed. It is revealed that in the USA and Europe, they actively promote access to education, mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion. It is proved that in most European countries and the USA, special education is an organic part of general education, has an integrated material base and specific methods of teaching a child with special needs within the framework of adjusted standards and individual educational programs. Foreign publications, which cover the introduction of active teaching methods, organizational forms and innovative technologies in inclusive and special education, are analyzed. In the course of the analysis of the foreign experience of inclusive and special education, it is established that the optimization of interpersonal relations of children with special needs should be carried out in different activities, taking into account their characteristics A correctional and developmental program for optimizing interpersonal relationships with peers of primary school children with hearing impairments in the form of development of communication skills and social behaviour skills is developed, which includes the following aspects: development of empathy, development of social behaviour, positive attitude “I”, the formation of a positive attitude towards peers. The step-by-step psychological and pedagogical support of inclusive education of junior schoolchildren with special educational needs is offered: preliminary, activity, effective. Innovative rehabilitation technologies in inclusive and special education, which are of interest for comprehensive practice, are highlighted.
Keywords: analysis; foreign experience; innovative technologies; inclusion; special education; inclusive education; children with special needs; correctional and developmental program.
DEVELOPING CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING OF GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Ilchuk Iryna
Published: January 2022

This article is devoted to the problem of developing critical writing skills in foreign language teaching of general secondary educational institutions. In particular, the essence of the concept of critical writing is revealed. Its differences from descriptive writing and interrelation with critical thinking and critical reading are investigated. The important steps are determined that the teacher should overcome in order to teach his/her students critical writing. Effective methods of teaching critical writing, based on the methods of the technology of critical thinking development, are also proposed. It is emphasized on the importance of systematic use of these methods in the English teaching process.
Keywords: critical thinking; critical thinking skills; critical reading; critical writing; descriptive writing; argumentation; methods of teaching critical writing; foreign language teaching.
Effect of astaxanthin and lycopene on the chemical composition of chicken food eggs under different storage regimes
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Honchar V.V. , Iakubchak O.M. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kudryavchenko O.P. ,   State Research and Control Institute of Biotechnology and Strains of Microorganisms
Published: January 2022

Chemical composition of eggs when feeding lycopene for laying hens at a dose of 20 mg/kg and astaxanthin – 10 mg/kg mixed feed did not change compared to the control, except for increase in phosphorus by 0.06% due to the effects of lycopene. Storage of hen eggs receiving lycopene supplements at a dose of 20 mg/kg of mixed feed at temperature of 4±0.5 °C did not affect the chemical composition and for astaxanthin supplements at a dose of 10 mg/kg of compound feed, the content of raw sol in eggs decreased by 0, 06% compared with control. For storing the same eggs at temperature of 12±0.5 °C, level of raw sol decreased by 0.11 and 0.10% respectively. Feeding laying hens with lycopene at a dose of 40 mg/kg for 30 days did not affect the chemical composition of eggs, and with the addition of astaxanthin at a dose of 20 mg/kg of mixed feed for 30 days – increases the protein content in eggs by 0.86%. Storage of these eggs at temperature of 4±0.5 °C did not affect their chemical composition, however, egg storage for 30 days at temperature of 12±0,5 °C obtained from chickens fed lycopene supplements at a dose of 40 mg/kg and astaxanthin at a dose of 20 mg/kg, contributed to increase in their raw protein content by 0.54 and 0.72% respectively. Feeding lycopene to laying hens at a dose of 60 mg/kg of mixed feed for 30 days led to increase in phosphorus content in eggs by 0.036% and feeding astaxanthin at a dose of 30 mg/kg of mixed feed did not affect their chemical composition. Egg storage for 30 days at temperature of 4±0.5 °C while feeding lycopene supplementation to chickens at a dose of 60 mg/kg of mixed feed contributed to decrease in moisture content by 1.12% and increase in raw protein content by 0.77% and feeding astaxanthin to laying hens at a dose of 30 mg/kg of mixed feed was demonstrated by decrease in moisture content by 0.92% and increase in protein content by 1.0%. Storage of hen eggs receiving lycopene additives at temperature of 12±0.5 °C led to decrease in moisture by 1.61% and increase in the content of raw protein by 0.73%. Storage of eggs from chickens that received astaxanthin supplementation at temperature of 12±0.5 °C led to decrease in moisture content by 1.63% and increase in raw protein content by 0.88%.
Supportive Intervention Challenges for Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Authors: Zaker Mohammad Reza , Safaripour Amin , Rahdaneh Zade Sabegh Sima , Barjasteh Samira
Published: January 2022

Background: Cancer and its treatment can have a profound effect on the appearance of the patient, the aim of this systematic review was to identify challenges among patients with breast cancer and the effective intervention for coping it. Materials and Methods: This systematic review that was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines between January 2000 to December 2018. The keywords searched included: “breast cancer,” “breast neoplasm,” “breast tumor,” “educational intervention,” “cognitive program,” “body image,” “supportive intervention,” “family,” “behavioral therapy,” “counselling,” “husband,” and “spouse,”. The Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed and Scopus databases were searched. Results: After screening and review of article eligibility, ten were included in the study. The selected articles were compared regarding the aims of interest. The results showed some effective factor in the improvement of patients with breast cancer including family support, supportive programs, physically and psychologically support with family and relatives, holistic care, psychological screening and consultation, social support, family involvement in the treatment process of women with breast cancer. Conclusion: According to the results, the most problem of all articles was body image and the best effective way is family support.
High-impact chronic pain transition in surgical recipients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Authors: Cook Chad E. , George Steven Z. , Asher Anthony L. , Bisson Erica F. , Buchholz Avery L. , Bydon Mohamad , Chan Andrew K. , Haid Regis W. , Mummaneni Praveen V. , Park Paul , Shaffrey Christopher I. , Than Khoi D. , Tumialan Luis M. , Wang Michael Y. , Gottfried Oren N.
Published: January 2022

OBJECTIVE

High-impact chronic pain (HICP) is a recently proposed metric that indicates the presence of a severe and troubling pain-related condition. Surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is designed to halt disease transition independent of chronic pain status. To date, the prevalence of HICP in individuals with CSM and their HICP transition from presurgery is unexplored. The authors sought to define HICP prevalence, transition, and outcomes in patients with CSM who underwent surgery and identify predictors of these HICP transition groups.

METHODS

CSM surgical recipients were categorized as HICP at presurgery and 3 months if they exhibited pain that lasted 6–12 months or longer with at least one major activity restriction. HICP transition groups were categorized and evaluated for outcomes. Multivariate multinomial modeling was used to predict HICP transition categorization.

RESULTS

A majority (56.1%) of individuals exhibited HICP preoperatively; this value declined to 15.9% at 3 months (71.6% reduction). The presence of HICP was also reflective of other self-reported outcomes at 3 and 12 months, as most demonstrated notable improvement. Higher severity in all categories of self-reported outcomes was related to a continued HICP condition at 3 months. Both social and biological factors predicted HICP translation, with social factors being predominant in transitioning to HICP (from none preoperatively).

CONCLUSIONS

Many individuals who received CSM surgery changed HICP status at 3 months. In a surgical population where decisions are based on disease progression, most of the changed status went from HICP preoperatively to none at 3 months. Both social and biological risk factors predicted HICP transition assignment.
AXIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE SOCIO-CULTURAL INTERACTION OF RUSSIAN AND CHINESE STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE OF THE RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Belyaeva Ekaterina
Published: January 2022

The development of cultural ties and cooperation between Russia and China in the field of education correlates with the current strategy of internationalization of Russian universities. Many Russian universities today tend to develop partnerships with Chinese universities. In particular, the number of Chinese students studying in Russian universities constantly increases; academic exchange programs are successfully implemented, the number of scientific contacts between representatives of universities of the two countries grows. The implementation of such cooperation is accompanied by problems of social and cultural interaction in the field of education of Russian and Chinese students. The general purpose of the study was to identify the axiological component in the interaction of Russian and Chinese students in the space of the Russian university. Chinese students who study in Yekaterinburg universities (390 people), Russian students who study/live with Chinese (500 people), 10 Chinese experts, 10 Russian experts in the field of education in Russia and China were interviewed. The results suggest that the Russian students find the values of hedonistic nature – love and pleasure – to be more important than the Chinese ones, while the Chinese students consider study and personal security to be most important (and this is determined by the goals of coming to Russia and the conditions of staying in the territory of a foreign country). Nevertheless, it cannot be said that the values of students from the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China differ radically and may interfere with the productive socio-cultural interaction between them. Besides, the great importance of such values as world peace and love of country for Chinese students can be the basis for attracting them to participate in the activities of patriotic and cultural student associations that already exist in the Ural universities. The practical significance of the results obtained is that the identified problems of socio-cultural interaction between Chinese and Russian students make it possible to develop technologies for optimizing the socio-cultural interaction of foreign students in Russian universities, which is especially important in the initial stages of their education in Russia. Among the recommendations for optimizing the process of entering Chinese students into Russian universities (in addition to Russian language classes) are joint Russian-Chinese leisure and holiday events, joint social student associations (volunteering, tourism, music, etc.), excursion programs aimed at acquaintance with the culture of the host country, the joint interaction of Russian and Chinese students in social networks and messenger apps.
Digital Business Engineering
Authors: Minonne Clemente
Published: January 2022

Digital Business Transformation, Digitalisation, Business Strategy, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Business Models Digitale Transformation, Digitalisierung, Geschäftsstrategie, Geschäftsprozess, Businessanalyse, Businessarchitektur This book serves practitioners as a guide to digital business engineering. It was consciously conceived and prepared from a methodological perspective, thereby avoiding a strongly "technological" approach, rather focusing on the presentation of methods and instruments. Its basis is a tried and tested framework model that can be understood as the ideal management cycle of digital business engineering. The control loop consists of goal-setting (Chapter 1: Setting a Business Strategy), implementation (Chapters 2–5), and success assessment (Chapter 6: Validating the Success of Business Transformation) and is located in an outer circuit. The operational implementation phases of digital business engineering are part of the inner cycle: Defining a Business Case (Chapter 2), Eliciting the Business Processes (Chapter 3), Deriving the Business Requirements (Chapter 4), and Transforming the Business Architecture (Chapter 5). The book follows a didactic structure: Each chapter includes learning objectives, summaries, and repetition questions with solutions that can help the reader to reassure themselves and strengthen their knowledge. Users who want to familiarise themselves with the field of digital business engineering thus have material at their disposal that is ideal for self-study. But these modules can also help experienced digital business engineers to deepen their knowledge in their organisation and to strengthen their overall methodological competence.
Person-vocation and same organization bridge employment intention: Testing the mediating and moderating roles of person-organization fit
Authors: Lahlouh Khaled , Oumessaoud Aïcha , Sreedharan V. Raja
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: During the last decades, much research has been accomplished on the antecedents of bridge employment. Nevertheless, there is limited investigation into the influence of person-environment fit levels on retirement intentions. OBJECTIVE: This study’s purpose was to examine the interactive effect of person-environment fit levels on the intention to pursue bridge employment. More specifically, the authors investigated the mediator and moderator roles of person-organization fit on the relationship between person-vocation fit and the intention to pursue bridge employment within the same organization. METHODS: Data from 246 older executives working in the French banking sector were used to test the hypotheses. RESULTS: The results indicated the existence of a positive and significant relationship between person-vocation fit and the intention to pursue bridge employment within the same organization. Further, the findings confirmed the mediating and moderating roles of person-organization fit on this relationship. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study have theoretically and empirically extended person-environment fit theory, continuity, and role theories to shed light on the underlying mechanisms through which person-vocation fit impact bridge employment intention. The findings of this study can be used by career counsellors and managers to design more effective actions to retain older workers.
Impact of Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Without Dementia
Authors: Park Seon Young , Han Jiyeon , Kim Seon Hwa , Suk Hye Won , Park Jee Eun , Lee Dong Young
Published: January 2022

Background: Air pollution control is necessary to decrease the burden on older adults with cognitive impairment, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective: This study retrospectively examined the effect of cumulative exposure to air pollution, including NO2, SO2, CO, fine particulate matter (PM)10, PM2.5, and O3, on cognitive function in older individuals. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults who underwent the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) from 2007 to 2018 were included in the analyses. We excluded older individuals diagnosed with dementia at baseline, while those who had completed more than two MMSE tests were included in the longitudinal analyses. Baseline MMSE and changes in MMSE scores were analyzed according to 5-year average concentrations of the district-level air pollutants, after controlling for covariates associated with cognitive decline in older adults. Results: In total, 884,053 (74.3±7.1 years; 64.1% females) and 398,889 (72.3±6.4 years; 67.0% females) older individuals were included in the cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses, respectively. Older individuals exposed to higher levels of NO2, SO2, CO, and PM10 showed lower baseline MMSE scores. During follow-up, exposure to higher levels of NO2, SO2, CO, and PM10 was associated with greater decreases in MMSE scores in older individuals; for O3, the opposite pattern was observed. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that exposure to high levels of air pollutants can worsen the cognitive performance of older adults without dementia. Efforts to reduce air pollution in LMICs that have similar levels of pollutants to South Korea are necessary to reduce the burden on older adults with cognitive impairment.
Analysis of electromagnetic performance of differential multi-stage coaxial magnetic gears with large gear ratio and high torque density applied to high-power wind turbines
Authors: Wang Jun-Gang , Qian Li-Qun , Zhang Bin
Published: January 2022

Magnetic gear is a non-contact transmission mechanism, which overcomes the drawback of mechanical gear transmission. Although the series multi-stage magnetic gear can provide a large gear ratio compared to the single-stage magnetic gear, the lower torque density of the series multi-stage magnetic gear limits its use in high-power wind turbines. According to the magnetic gear field modulation mechanism and the differential transmission method, a differential multi-stage coaxial magnetic gear transmission device is proposed, which can achieve transmission with a large gear ratio and large torque density. Based on the differential multi-stage coaxial magnetic gear structure and its working principle, the finite element method is used to simulate the electromagnetic performance of the multi-stage coaxial magnetic gear. Futhermore, the electromagnetic performance of the two stages of the proposed magnetic gear are compared. The results show that there is a significant difference between the the electromagnetic performance of the first stage and that of the second stage. The torque ripple of the first stage is more dramatic than that of the second stage. The torque ripple amplietude of the inner rotor of the first stage is 5.08‰ larger than that of the second stage. The torque ripple amplietude of the outer rotor of the first stage is 4.591‰ larger than that of the second stage.
Multi-feature fusion network for facial expression recognition in the wild
Authors: Gong Weijun , Wang Chaoqing , Jia Jinlu , Qian Yurong , Fan Yingying
Published: January 2022

Facial expression recognition (FER) has been one of the research focuses in recent years due to its significance in human-computer interactions. However, there are still challenges in the field of FER caused by the diversity and variation of facial expressions in real scenes, the singleness of feature type and the lack of enough discriminant features cannot effectively improve the recognition performance. To solve these problems, we propose a Multi-feature Fusion Network (MFNet) with dual-branch based on deep learning. Firstly, the MFNet uses the pyramid parallel multiscale residual network structure with progressive max-pooling of channel attention to extract multi-level facial features and enhance the discrimination of features; In the meantime, a shallow Gabor convolutional network is designed to enhance the adaptation of learned features to the orientation and scale changes and improve the ability to capture local details features; Finally, the maximum expression features obtained by the above two networks are fused to make more effective expression recognition. Experiments on three public large-scale wild FER datasets (RAF-DB, FERPlus, and AffectNet) show that our MFNet has a superior recognition performance than other recognition methods.
A novel entropy of intuitionistic fuzzy sets based on similarity and its application in finance
Authors: Tran Duc Quynh , Nguyen Xuan Thao , Nguyen Doan Dong , Nguyen Quang Thuan
Published: January 2022

In this paper, we propose a new formula for the entropy based on similarity measures of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFS). The contribution of this work is the proof that the new formula satisfies all the conditions of entropy. The experimentation on some examples shows that the new entropy is useful. Besides, we use the new entropy and similarity measures to design an algorithm for ranking assets in stock markets. The numerical results on 5 benchmark data sets were reported. It points out that the entropy and the similarity measures of IFS may provide an alternative tool for solving portfolio selection problems.
Comparative analysis of detection and classification of diabetic retinopathy by using transfer learning of CNN based models
Authors: Yadav Yadavendra , Chand Satish , Sahoo Ramesh Ch. , Sahoo Biswa Mohan , Kumar Somesh
Published: January 2022

Machine learning and deep learning methods have become exponentially more accurate. These methods are now as precise as experts of respective fields, so it is being used in almost all areas of life. Nowadays, people have more faith in machines than men, so, in this vein, deep learning models with the concept of transfer learning of CNN are used to detect and classify diabetic retinopathy and its different stages. The backbone of various CNN-based models such as InceptionResNetV2, InceptionV3, Xception, MobileNetV2, VGG19, and DenceNet201 are used to classify this vision loss disease. In these base models, transfer learning has been applied by adding some layers like batch normalization, dropout, and dense layers to make the model more effective and accurate for the given problem. The training of the resulting models has been done for the Kaggle retinopathy 2019 dataset with about 3662 fundus fluorescein angiography colored images. Performance of all six trained models have been measured on the test dataset in terms of precision, recall, F1 score, macro average, weighted average, confusion matrix, and accuracy. A confusion matrix is based on maximum class probability prediction that is the incapability of the confusion matrix. The ROC-AUC of different classes and the models are analyzed. ROC-AUC is based on the actual probability of different categories. The results obtained from this study show that InceptionResNetV2 is proven the best model for diabetic retinopathy detection and classification, among other models considered here. It can work accurately in case of less training data. Thus, this model may detect and classify diabetic retinopathy automatically and accurately at an early stage. So it would be beneficial for humans to reduce the effects of diabetes. As a result of this, the impact of diabetes on vision loss can be minimized, and that would be a blessing in the medical field.
Neonatal baclofen withdrawal following intrauterine exposure
Authors: Mousigian Marianne A. , Rosenblum Sara A. , Neil Knierbein Erin E. , Daunter Alecia K.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: Pregnant women with spinal cord injuries are often advised to continue oral baclofen during pregnancy to manage spasticity, though the potential for adverse events in neonates is not well understood. OBJECTIVE: Here, a case is described in which a male neonate with intrauterine baclofen exposure, born at 34 3/7 weeks via Cesarean section, demonstrated a two-minute episode of extensor posturing at fifteen minutes of life possibly concerning for baclofen withdrawal. His mother had taken baclofen 30 milligrams orally four times per day throughout pregnancy for management of spasticity associated with a remote cervical spinal cord injury. Due to concern for possible withdrawal, the neonate was started on a baclofen taper beginning within hours of birth while evaluation for alterative etiologies was underway. Symptoms were monitored using the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scale. The neonate tolerated the baclofen taper well and was successfully tapered off by the fourteenth day of life with full resolution of symptoms and no apparent neurologic deficits. CONCLUSION: Further research is needed to assess the incidence of neonatal baclofen withdrawal with regard to maternal dosage and route of administration, and to determine the most appropriate monitoring and management protocols for the neonate.
Thermal destruction of polymeric fibers in the theory of temporary dependence of strength
Authors: Kartashov E. M.
Published: January 2022

Objectives. This study mathematically describes the mutual influence of micro- and macrostages of the process of destruction of polymer materials and determines its main parameters and limiting characteristics. In addition, a relationship is established between molecular constants characterizing the structure of a material and those characterizing its macroscopic characteristics of strength. Finally, theoretical representations of the thermokinetics of the process of thermal destruction of polymer fibers from the standpoint of the kinetic thermofluctuation concept are developed, which makes it possible to predict the thermal durability of a sample under thermal loading.

Methods. The structural–kinetic thermofluctuation theory was used to describe the initial stages of the fracture process and to derive a generalized formula for the rate of crack growth. The mathematical theory of cracks is used to describe the thermally stressed state of a material in the vicinity of an internal circular crack under mechanical and thermal loadings of the sample.

Results. A theoretical formula for the full isotherm of durability in the range of mechanical stresses from safe to critical, as well as a theoretical relationship for the time dependence of the strength of polymer fibers under purely thermal loading in the full range of heat loads from safe to critical and at the stage of nonthermal crack growth, is given. The main parameters and limiting characteristics of durability under thermal loading are also indicated.

Conclusions. A generalized structural–kinetic theory of the fracture of polymer fibers under purely thermal action on cracked specimens is presented. The developed theory combines three independent approaches: structural–kinetic (thermofluctuation theory), mechanical, and thermodynamic. The obtained theoretical relations are of practical interest for the development of methods for localization, intensification, and control of the crack growth kinetics.
Innovación pública municipal en Chile. Análisis comparado de las estrategias de Puente Alto, Peñalolén y Renca
Authors: Henríquez Sebastián , Ramírez-Alujas Álvaro
Published: January 2022

El siguiente trabajo analiza exhaustivamente la forma cómo son gestionados los distintos elementos y variables que componen e inciden en la estrategia de innovación de los Municipios de Puente Alto, Peñalolén y Renca. Se propone un análisis detallado de la estructura operacional y funcional que sustenta la gestión de la innovación en cada uno de los tres casos, para, a partir de ahí, establecer elementos comunes y diferenciadores que sustentan la comparación entre cada uno de los tres modelos propuestos de innovación a nivel local. Finalmente, y producto del análisis mencionado, se desarrollan propuestas de buenas prácticas para instalar un modelo de gestión de la innovación municipal, dando cuenta de las condiciones que deben existir para su implementación.
Ornament i identitet
Authors: Brenko Aida
Published: January 2022

U tekstu je prikazan način stvaranja i oblikovanja identiteta na području Hrvatske Posavine te Dubrovčaka Lijevoga i Topolja na primjeru nošnje Hrvatice. Taj se tip svečane ženske nošnje za djevojke i mlađe žene formirao u drugoj polovici 19. stoljeća. Između dvaju svjetskih ratova izlazi iz svakodnevne uporabe te pod utjecajem Seljačke sloge nastavlja postojati kao reprezentativna odjeća za nacionalne, regionalne i crkvene prigode. Oko Drugoga svjetskog rata počinje se ukrašavati motivom, koji je zajedno s nazivom preuzet s naslovnice ženskoga časopisa “Hrvatica” iz 1940. Premda je motiv prenesen s brezovičke nošnje, gdje nije zabilježen njegov sadašnji naziv ni uloga osim estetske, rekontekstualizacijom u posavsku nošnju on dobiva identitetsko značenje. koje se tijekom vremena povezivalo s aktualnim društveno-političkim kontekstom. Odnos prema nošnji Hrvatici u Hrvatskoj Posavini te Dubrovčaku Lijevom i Topolju vrlo je emotivan i povezan sa snažnim osjećajem identiteta.
Hubungan Tingkat Spiritualitas Wanita Menopause dengan Sindrom Menopause pada Daerah Pedesaan
Authors: Sari Intan Indah , Sudarmiati Sari
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Menopausal women experience a number of symptoms called menopausal syndrome. Previous study) states that menopausal syndrome in women in Europe reaches 70-80%, Americans 60%, Malaysia 57%, China 18%, Japan and in Indonesia 10%. The prevalence and severity of menopausal syndrome in Asia show lower rates than women in Western. Another  study states, high spiritual well-being can provide adaptive coping and contribute to reducing menopausal symptoms. Studies on the relationship between the spiritual level of menopausal women and menopausal syndrome in rural areas are still limited. The study aims to determine the relationship of spirituality levels with menopausal syndrome in rural area.  Method: This study is  correlation research  with cross sectional approach. Number of samples is 207 women. The sampling technique used stratified random sampling. The research was conducted in Tangkisan Village, Tawangsari District, Sukoharjo Regency. Instruments used in this study is  Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) to measure spirituality levels and Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) to determain the level of menopausal syndrome. The quesionnare distributed online by whatsapp.using google form.  Data analysis using  using Spearman rank test. Result: The analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the level of spirituality with menopausal syndrome in women with a correlation value of -0,300 and p value ≤ 0,05.Conclusion: A high level of spirituality reduced menopausal syndrome. Menopausal women are expected to prepare and improve their spirituality to be more ready to undergo menopause.
Procedural Aspects of Handling the Electronic Evidence: the Ukrainian Context
Authors: Manzhai O. V. , Potylchak A. O. , Manzhai I. V.
Published: January 2022

The article analyzes the procedural aspects of the seizure, recording and analysis of electronic traces of the crime. Some statistical data on persons convicted under Art. 361-363-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The history of formation of the institute of electronic proofs is considered. The theoretical basis for understanding the essence of electronic evidence is outlined. It is noted the lack of regulation of the issue of working with electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. Some procedural aspects of electronic document review are revealed and some examples are given. The authors believe that the nature of electronic data, the mechanism of their formation allow us to consider them as a separate type of evidence, and the forms of their fixation defined in the current Ukrainian legislation are not perfect at present. It is proved that when working on the network, law enforcement agencies can record only the projection of the original electronic document as a separate case of electronic evidence, and such a projection can not be considered the original. The method of recording electronic evidence in the framework of covert investigative (search) action to remove information from electronic information systems is analyzed. Some bills aimed at normalizing the peculiarities of working with electronic traces of crimes in criminal proceedings are studied.
The place of the National Police of Ukraine in the system of subjects for prevention and counteraction to bullying
Authors: Dzhafarova O. V. , Morhunov О. А. , Sorochan D. A.
Published: January 2022

One of the areas of ensuring the rights of the child is to create a favorable environment for education, training, development and an effective system to ensure the realization of his or her rights. Bullying has become a common way of self-affirmation in schools. Sometimes participants in the educational process violate not only the norms of morality, but also the legal norms, for the violation of which there is legal liability. The aim is to study the place of the National Police of Ukraine in the system of subjects for prevention and counteraction to bullying and promising areas for improving the order of interaction between them. The scientific novelty of the study is that on the basis of a comprehensive analysis of national legislation, departmental bylaws and research in various fields on this topic, it was identified a system of subjects to prevent and combat bullying and promising areas for improving the interaction of the National Police with other entities in this area.. It was found that the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine are perhaps the most important state body, whose officials are obliged to consider and resolve cases of administrative offenses in most areas of public relations in the country. It is determined that the main tasks for preventing and combating bullying are prescribed only for educational institutions, and not for the entire list of subjects of response (prevention and counteraction), which negatively affects the effectiveness of these activities. This proves once again the need to adopt a separate piece of legislation to prevent and combat bullying in Ukraine. It is emphasized that the issue of the system of subjects for prevention and counteraction to bullying in Ukraine is ambiguous. On the one hand, it is quite broad, on the other hand, there is no clear legislative regulation on this issue. Therefore, there is a big problem in the order of interaction of the subjects for prevention and counteraction to bullying with each other, which negatively affects the common goals and objectives of this activity. It was found that the prevention and counteraction of bullying in the realities of today’s Ukrainian society is a priority in the fight against this phenomenon, the level of which is constantly growing. It is established that the main obstacles in the effective interaction of the National Police with various actors to prevent and combat bullying are the private and public aspect of this phenomenon, the intersectoral nature of this activity and the large number of organizational links. It is determined that the main problem is the lack of legislation that clearly establishes the list of subjects to prevent and combat bullying in Ukraine. It is emphasized that the specific focus of the juvenile prevention units activities, related to work with children (victims and child abusers), determines the unique interpretation of the functions performed by these units in this area.
Financial and legal bases for the formation of territorial communities capable budgets
Authors: Korobtsova D. V. , Mishchenko L. V.
Published: January 2022

The formation of UTC budgets requires not only the improvement of the structure of tax revenues, as well as the analysis of revenues, but currently the use of intergovernmental transfers as important additional revenues of UTC budgets in modern research is the subject of discussion.

The budgetary and legal relations which are formed at the level of formation of budgets of the united territorial communities are investigated, and the financial and legal bases of formation of capable budgets are defined. Examples of scientific research on various aspects of local finance as factors influencing the formation, distribution and use of national budget funds, as a legal institution and as a basis for comparative characteristics of domestic and foreign practice of local budgeting, etc. are considered. The main problems that arise in the way of optimizing the revenue policy of local budgets of the united territorial communities in the conditions of financial decentralization are described.

The set of tasks on which the provision of financial capacity of the territorial community depends is analyzed. The main steps that the state must take to implement the budget decentralization reform effectively are identified. It is stated that during the formation of a promising united territorial community it is important to calculate its financial capacity in advance, which will allow to assess the benefits and risks of such association, determine the need for additional funds and streamlining expenditures, and to envisage its further functioning for the purpose of its socio-economic development. The concept of "UTC budget" and the essence of the concept of "capable budget" are specified. Based on the historical experience of budget relations in Ukraine and foreign experience, the need to form viable budgets at the expense of alternative revenues , namely by providing UTC rights to establish indirect taxes, regulate benefits and tax rates, income from business activities, and the use of intergovernmental transfers in the required amounts and for specific purposes is proved.

Philosophical, general scientific and special methods of scientific cognition are used, and also formation of the balanced and substantiated income and expense parts of budgets in the volume sufficient for performance of the set tasks is found out. The legal bases for formation of the revenue part of the budget at the expense of both tax and non-tax revenues and financing of certain types of expenditures are analyzed. Proposals for improving the financial legislation regarding the terminology and essence of budget activities are substantiated.