bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ON DETERMINING THE DISCIPLINARY STATUS OF TOURISM RESEARCH
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Aleksandrova Anna Yu.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to one of the most controversial topics in tourism research – whether there is a tourism science. This problem has been in the focus of specialists’ attention for almost half a century. The author traces the discussion history, from the first questions posed to monodisciplinary research and discussion of an interdisciplinary approach, as well as describes the waves of scientific interest caused by the development of the research object – tourism on the one hand, and the processes taking place in science itself on the other hand. The essence of the discussion is presented. The main discussion groups are identified: two polar ones – supporters of the integrated tourism science and their opponents, as well as an intermediate group. Their main arguments are outlined. The purpose of the work is to assess the state of tourism research in Russia and abroad and the prospects for its development. The article analyzes the conceptual and methodological difficulties in understanding tourism. The dominance of multidisciplinarity is shown to be the main obstacle to the elaboration of the general theoretical foundations of tourism development, and the current task of forming an interdisciplinary approach in tourism research is set. The possibilities of scientific integration on the basis of civilizational, humanitarian, and territorial platforms as well as the ‘Sustainable Development’ platform are considered. The importance of integration processes for the development of tourism research is emphasized. In the longer term, a breakthrough in tourism research is associated with overcoming disciplinary restrictions and the transition to non-disciplinarity (transdisciplinarity). Theoretical positions are supported by a large amount of illustrative material. The article is addressed to specialists in various fields of knowledge interested in the problems of the tourism and recreation development, and is designed for a broad discussion of the future research issues in this area.
THE TOURIST AND RECREATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE LIGHT OF ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Authors:   Kuban State University, Institute of Geography, Geology, Tourism and Service, Maksimov Dmitry V.
Published: October 2023

The phenomenon of tourism attracts an increasing number of researchers every year. Due to the fact that tourism activities are interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and interregional in nature, researchers from different scientific fields are engaged in the study: geographers, economists, financiers, biologists, lawyers, doctors, etc. Tourist activities are carried out in a specific territory with certain recreational and socio-economic resources, which is why the most important research on tourist and recreational systems (TRS) was carried in Russian science by economic geographers. The article contains an overview of the works by Russian and foreign authors engaged in the study of TRS; the terms ‘system’ and ‘complex’ are analyzed both in the modern sense and in the interpretation of the authors of previous centuries. It should be noted that researchers often overlook the fact that the TRS as a social economic system is based on production relations inherent in the current level of development of productive forces. The article deals with the functional component structure of the TRS from the standpoint of economic theory, as a result of which the central subsystem (tourists) was found to be a broader subsystem, including tourists and service personnel, i.e. human resources. Further, it is substantiated that the main subsystem is the management authorities: a TRS can develop without this subsystem, but its development would be based on chaotical and uncontrollable use of recreational resources and infrastructure, eventually leading to the depletion of resources, environmental degradation, and a decrease in the attractiveness of this TRS for recreationists.
THE RATE OF BOG GEOSYSTEMS ADVANCING ON THE LICHEN PINE FOREST (A CASE STUDY OF THE BOLSHOYE KAMSKOYE BOG, CIS-URALS)
Authors:   Perm State University, Nazarov Nikolai N. , Kopytov Sergei V. ,   Perm State University, Abdulmanova Irina F. ,   Perm State University, Belousova Anna P. ,   Perm State University, Frolova Irina V. ,   Perm State University
Published: October 2023

The dynamics of raised bogs in the north of the Kama region were studied using multi-temporal Landsat satellite images with stable snow cover. The use of winter images was determined by the need to exclude the factor of the underlying surface (soil cover, grass and subshrub vegetation) from the spectral image and to fix changes only in the tree layer of pine forests. Manual (expert) classification of the multitemporal composite was carried out according to spectral features. The displacement of the boundaries of bog phytocenoses deep into the first terrace is observed at an average distance of 75–85 m, which corresponds to the rate of displacement of critical conditions for pine life (formation of dead wood) – about 2 m/year. In the course of field works on test sites, the extent of tree vegetation inhibition and the intensity of the bog’s advance on adjacent geosystems were recorded. In the summer season of 2022, there was conducted a study of the composition of phytocenoses in the lower layer of vegetation in the border zone of the southern ‘shore’ of the Bolshoye Kamskoye Bog. The change of pine-cotton grass-subshrub-sphagnum phytocenosis to pine-subshrub-moss phytocenosis was recorded at a distance of 135–165 m when the bog invaded the forest geosystems. The main changes were recorded in the lower tier of vegetation. It is assumed that the change in the lower tier in time overtakes the process of the forest stand degradation, but in terms of the rate of boundaries displacement in space, it shows almost the same values – about 2 m/year.
The Impact of Customer-to-Customer Interaction on Customer Satisfaction in Airline Service: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of Flight Attendants' Role Performance
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Hong Minjung , Cho Yong-Hyun
Published: October 2023

This study attempts to identify the factors of customer-to-customer interaction within airline services, specifically the relationship between customer-to- customer interaction and customer satisfaction. From this relationship, the moderating effect of flight attendants’ role performance is examined. This empirical study collected relevant data through a survey of local customers that experienced overseas airline services within one year. As a result, customer-to-customer interaction was broken down into four behavioral factors: externally unpleasant, lacking manners in shared space, loudness, and service complaint behavior. Within these factors, lacking manners in a shared space and loudness showed a negative influence on customer satisfaction, whereas service complaint behavior showed a positive influence on customer satisfaction. Lastly, the role of performance of the flight attendant was divided into two factors: problem solving ability and attitude towards customers. Both factors proved the moderating effect between customer-to-customer interaction and customer satisfaction. The study results address academic and practical implications.
Strategic Framing of Theme-Park Resort based on Mental Accounting Theory
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Lee so yun , Yoon Ji-Hwan
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of framing on theme-park bundling product using Mental Account theory. In order to compare the framing effect of a theme-park bundling product an imaginary scenario was constructed. Concepts were used such as purchase intention, recognition of payment, transaction coupling and sunk cost effect, keeping in mind mental account theory and framing effect. This is an experimental study. Results showed differences on purchase intention, recognition of payment, transaction coupling and sunk cost effect by the type of framing. 'Mixed-leader bundling' vs 'Mixed-joint bundling'. 'Framing effect' can affect the consumer's cognition at that time of purchase. Even if a consumer pays the same price for the same item, it is recognized differently according to the framing type. After the purchase, the framing effect still endures. The correlation between 'transaction coupling' and 'sunk cost effect' was confirmed in this experimental study. This study differentiates tourism products meanings with the characteristics of service products. This research shows meaningful implications for strategic marketing promotions in theme parks.
A Review on the Research Trend of Place Attachment in Tourism Journals
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kang Young-Ae
Published: October 2023

This paper reviews the trends of Place Attachment research which appears in tourism journals from 1992 to 2013. Content analysis was performed as a research approach with a total of 104 published journal articles being selected from seven tourism journals and one environmental psychology journal. The articles were classified in relation to the following criteria: date of research, research topic, object (type of setting) and subject of attachment, research methods and data analysis. Review of related literature showed that the volume of Place Attachment research has evidently increased since 2010 and some of it is focused on natural destinations. This study also indicated that research themes are limited and quantitative methods are largely used in tourism journals. Finally, on the basis of the results, this paper emphasized the significance of Place Attachment research in tourism studies and proposes potential research direction in tourism studies.
Roles and Effects of Visitors' Place Attachment in Interpretation of Cultural Heritage Tourism
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Ko Dong-Wan , Hwang Kum-Hee
Published: October 2023

Place attachment is human's strong emotional bond with a specific environmental settings, and there are numerous studies on the topic. The study tested whether place attachment mediates the relationship between interpretation and place satisfaction in cultural heritage tourism. The survey site of Changgyeonggung is UNESCO World Heritage as well as Royal Palace in Korea. The structural equation modeling technique was conducted with the sample of 337 visitors. The three hypotheses and research model which were developed from the previous researches of interpretation and place attachment were supported. The most significant theoretical contribution is that place attachment in settings of cultural heritage tourism lays a mediating role. Therefore, the interpretation in cultural heritage tourism should increase visitor's place attachment then it could encourage visitor's repeat visitation.
Analysis of Recognition on SNS and Present Condition for the Activation of Medical Tourism
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Choi Kyoung-Ho , Chang Pyong-Kwon
Published: October 2023

Recently, as medical tour industry which combines medical service and tour is rising as the blue ocean of next-generation growth power all over the world, competition among many nations is getting intense. Of medical tour, our nation is compararively latecomer; ranked on 19, having middle-low national competitiveness among 35 OECD countries. On this aspect, national effort to activate medical tour is required, this research analyzed present condition of recent 2 years’ master’s and doctorate thesis, and analyzed perception on the SNS using social matrix. As a result for about 6:4, behaviorally-perceptioned research was frequent than systematically-perceptioned research. Also for the recognition on SNS, words related to ‘attribute’ or ‘place’ were frequently presented, public opnion about those words showed neutrality more than positiveness and either negativeness was existed.
Analysis of Strategic Factors and Priority for Developing Integrated Resort Casino Using AHP
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Lee Choong-Ki , Kim Nam-Hyun
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to identify successful strategic factors and priority for the development of Integrated Resort(IR) casino in Korea. The study proposed a hierarchical structure for the assessment of strategic factors for IR casino. To achieve this objective this study employed Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) and Delphi methods with 31 casino related experts. Delphi data were collected from the experts using an online survey through e-mail. The experts suggested five main factors with 39 components which included game facilities, casino service & marketing, themed facilities, hotel/convention facilities, and corporate responsible management. The results of AHP indicate that the most important factor of IR casino development was the development of themed facilities and landmarks, followed by casino service and marketing, hotel/restaurant, convention facilities, table game, atmosphere of casino, Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), and slot machine. The findings will provide policy makers and developers with significant insights in preparing for the development of strategic IR casino.
The Effect of Perceived Importance of Culture Marketing by Hotels and Restaurants on Healing Needs
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim Byeong-Yong
Published: October 2023

The present study attempted to investigate what needs for healing individuals have concretely, and how they significantly perceive of culture marketing in meeting their healing needs. Data were collected by using a convenience sampling method in three stations of Seoul, Yongsan, and Suwon. For a period of a month from February 1st, 2014, a total of 253 questionnaires were collected from customers familiar with the concepts of healing needs and culture marketing in the hotel and restaurant industry. A structural equation model was used to analyze data. The results revealed that healing needs, which consist of self-esteem, self-control, and self-efficacy, had significant impacts on culture marketing(variety of culture marketing and culture marketing strategy). Practical implications were suggested based on these results,
A Study for the Effect about Intention of Participation in Medical Tourism to Korea by Using Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB): Focusing on the Potential Medical Tourist in Japan
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Bae Seong-Hwa , Noh Jeong-Hee , Kang Hye-Jeong
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate participation intention of Japanese medical tourists by using extended theory of planned behavior, added perceived value. In another words, this study oriented to exploring the effect of attitude(AT), subjective norm(SN), perceived behavior control(PBC) and perceived value on participation intentions of Japanese medical tourists. The results of the study reveal that perceived value, attitude and subjective norm have significant relationship with participation intention. The result of this investigation provides important implications for strategic medical tourism ; it will aid in designing and implementing marketing programs for creating and enhancing the medical tourism and increasing perceived value.
Effects of Service Quality on Perceived Service Value, Customer Satisfaction, and Revisit Intention: Focus on Hanok Guesthouse
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Park Yung-Jin , Yang Jae-Young
Published: October 2023

This study was to investigate the relationships of service quality of Hanok Guesthouse, perceived service value, customer satisfaction, and revisit intention. A survey was conducted with foreign tourists stayed at Hanok Guesthouse to accomplish the purpose. An on-site survey was conducted from March 1 2015 to June 30 2015. A total of 325 questionnaires were collected but finally 321 responses were used for empirical analysis after getting rid of 4 incomplete responses. Reliability analysis and validity test of measurement items were conducted using SPSS 20.0 statistical package program. In addition, relationships among research constructs were tested through multiple regression analysis. The results of the study showed that service quality had a positive impact on the perceived service value and that the latter was found to have positive impacts on customer satisfaction and revisit intention. The results suggest that constant improvement and appropriate management of the service quality of Hanok Guesthouse (e.g., human service, facilities, accessibility, and usage charge) are important elements to be considered in order to increase customers’ perceived service value, and, in turn, customer satisfaction and revisit intention.
Evaluation of the efficiency of the use of booster-type absorption heat pumps for heat supply based on medium-temperature geothermal sources
Authors:   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Alekseenko Sergey V. , Mukhin Dmitriy G. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Stepanov Konstantin I. ,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Elistratov Sergey L. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Mironova Nina V. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

On the territory of the Russian Federation, there are a large number of geothermal heat sources with a low, no more than 50 °C, temperature potential, on the basis of which it is possible to create environmentally friendly heat supply systems using heat pumps. Efficiency assessments were made for the use of boost-type absorption heat pumps for these purposes, in which a geothermal or technogenic heat source with a temperature of 40…45 °C is theoretically capable of providing heating of the heat carrier of the heat supply system to 55…63 °C in winter at specific costs of electrical energy for the operation of circulation pumps, automation and control systems - not more than 1.0 % of their useful heat output. The ambient air with negative temperatures sufficient to lower the temperature of the coolant to minus 4°C was considered as a cooling medium. The range of calculated values of the heat transformation coefficients for the considered conditions was α = 0.46…0.47. An analysis of the comparative advantages and disadvantages of using aqueous solutions of LiBr and LiCl salts as working bodies was carried out, on the basis of which the prospects for using the LiCl salt aqueous solutions in absorption heat pumps of a boosting type were shown.
Gas-jet MPCVD synthesis of diamond coatings on substrates of various materials
Authors:   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Emelyanov Alexey A. , Plotnikov Mikhail Yu. ,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Timoshenko Nikolay I. ,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Yudin Ivan B. ,   Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk
Published: October 2023

The results of an experimental study of the possibility of applying diamond coatings to substrates made of various materials by a new gas-jet method with microwave activation of precursor gases are presented. The developed experimental setup for applying diamond coatings is described. Diamond coatings are deposited on substrates of molybdenum, silicon with an oxide film or silicon carbide on the surface, tungsten carbide, titanium nitride, fused quartz, and on a diamond crystal. Under conditions of high temperatures and high heat fluxes to the substrate, it was possible to ensure its integrity due to the use of a specially developed substrate holder design. The resulting samples of diamond coatings were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy (RS) and are currently being tested under the conditions required for various applications.
Assessing autophagy using the HaloTag-LC3B cleavage assay v1
Authors: Skulsuppaisarn Marvin
Published: October 2023

Assay to detect HaloTag-LC3B during starvation autophagy based on https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.78923.
Is Occupational Arsenic Exposure a Possible Causative Agent of Breast Cancer for a Young Female Laboratory Technician? A Case-Study
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Heng Pei Pei , Mohd Yusoff Hanizah
Published: October 2023

A 28-year-old female laboratory technologist who was exposed to highly concentrated inorganic arsenic for 7 years, 25 hours a week, presented with left breast cancer. When most epidemiologic evidence reported by the IARC supported the relationship between arsenic exposure and cancers of lung, skin and bladder; literature had documented increased risk of breast cancer in specific populational subgroups due to the estrogen-like activity of arsenic. The causal assessment of occupational cancer is challenging due to the lack of relevant data on the worker’s biological monitoring and environmental exposure monitoring data, together with the insufficient genetic composition information like BRCA1 gene. Moreover, the poor work practice and hygiene had made the exposure through dermal contact and digestion possible. The interpretation of work causal relationship while distinct occupational cancer from those of non-occupational must consider individual susceptibility as low-level short-period exposure might increase the risk for certain worker. Therefore, a systematically collected medical surveillance data along with industry hygiene data is highly recommended in order to assist in the refinement of human dose-response relationship of specific work carcinogen
Environmental Factors Associated With Sarcopenia : A Systematic Review
Authors:   UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Kandayah Thinakaran , Safian Nazarudin ,   UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Azhar Shah Shamsul ,   UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Elderly is a vulnerable population that is prone to sarcopenia which is associated with the loss of muscle mass, strength and function which are some of the diseases that affect the elderly. The association between environmental factors with sarcopenia should be explored as it has the potential to influence the health and disability of a person. At present, limited research is conducted to investigate the association that could be attributed to the complex interaction between human and environmental interactions. Hence this review is conducted to identify the environmental factors associated with sarcopenia. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science and manual search following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. We used articles that had been written in English and relevant articles were then screened, duplicates were removed, eligibility criteria were applied, and studies that met the criteria were reviewed. The keywords environmental factors, pollutants food environment, neighbourhood environment, locality and sarcopenia were included. Results: Initial search generated 934 publications and 12 articles were included after the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this review. In this review, environmental factors associated with sarcopenia are divided into 3 themes that comprises of food environment (availability and physical access, economic access and food quality and safety), neighbourhood environment and pollutants. Conclusion: This systematic review revealed an association between the food environment, neighbourhood environment and pollutants with sarcopenia. The findings are salient as they could aid policymakers in formulating the necessary strategy to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with sarcopenia, especially with the increase in the ageing population globally. Keywords: Environmental factors - elderly - sarcopenia
The Benefits and Challenges of Paper Handheld Maternal Record in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sanef Siti Aishah , Sutan Rosnah ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Abdul Manaf Mohd Rizal ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Background: Home-based maternal records were first designed for better monitoring during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. There are various studies that reported on the benefits of paper handheld record for mothers in across regions. However, majority of the studies on paper handheld record or home-based record were mainly addressing the benefit and very scare on the challenges faced by the users. This study aims to evaluate the benefits and challenges of the maternal paper handheld to users particularly to mothers and healthcare providers in Southeast Asia (SEA) region. Methods: Articles were searched from Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed using relevant keywords based on the review topic. Based on PRISMA guidelines, the search results were then screened based on inclusion criteria: published between 2012 and 2021in English language, available in full text, open access, and conducted in Southeast Asia. Six articles were included in the final analysis, which were also appraised for their quality. Results: There are six articles included in this review. Majority of the studies highlighted the benefits of paper handheld records to mothers. Upon further analysis, there are three major themes emerged from the outcome namely mother’s knowledge, maternal health service utilization and breastfeeding practice. Only one study reported on the challenges faced by mothers and care provider while utilising the paper handheld record. Conclusions: The paper handheld maternal record implementation in SEA exhibited great positive impact to the mothers in terms of knowledge, maternal health service utilization and breastfeeding practice. Nonetheless, it is quite difficult to find studies that addressed the challenges faced by the users in SEA region. It would be best to understand the challenges faced regionally or even locally to make improvement of the maternal health service as it needs to be comprehensive and suited with the local context.
Prenatal PM2.5 Exposure and Its Association with Neurodevelopmental Impairment in Children: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Hamis Amy Azira , Shaharuddin Muhammad Al Amin ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, A Fauzi Nazmeen Adline Fawwazah ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Abdul Manaf Mohd Rizal ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Air pollutants including PM2.5 are an increasing threat to public health. Studies have reported the adverse effect of PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy on neurodevelopment in children. We performed a narrative review using the PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases using keywords such as prenatal, particulate matter, neurodevelopment, and children. This review aims to identify symptoms of impaired neurodevelopment in children associated with prenatal PM2.5 exposure, the association between the timing of prenatal exposure PM2.5 and symptoms of impaired neurodevelopment in children as well as other factors that may influence the association of prenatal PM2.5 exposure and symptoms of impaired neurodevelopment in children. 25 papers were included in this review. There are ranges of symptoms of neurodevelopmental impairment associated with prenatal exposure of PM2.5, including language, speech, and communication symptoms; motor skills; behaviour and social skills; memory as well as learning/cognitive symptoms. Neurodevelopmental impairments were associated with exposure to PM2.5 across all three trimesters with impairment in communication and behavioural domains predominate in those exposed during the first trimester. Generally, male was more susceptible to having neurodevelopmental impairment symptoms compared to females. More information regarding the effect of prenatal PM2.5 exposure towards neurodevelopmental domains of the children will support public health policies that reduce air pollution and improve children’s health.
STUDY OF ANALYTICAL WORK ON DATA PROCESSING IN INTELLIGENCE BODIES
Authors:   Odesa military academy, Mamych V.V. , Bernaz A.M. , Maksimenko Yu.A. Maksimenko ,   Odesa military academy, Popov S.A. ,   Odesa military academy, Sharshatkin D.Yu. ,   Odesa military academy
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Wide implementation of modern information technologies has become an urgent issue today, according to scientists, it is an absolute requirement of the time and has become an integral feature of the work of modern management bodies. In modern conditions in the field of information technologies, there have always been two mutually complementary directions of development: systems focused on operational data processing - data processing systems and systems focused on data analysis - decision support systems. At the current stage of informatization of analytical work, a new approach found its expression in the concepts of data banks (DB). The data bank is an information system that includes a set of special methods and tools to support the dynamic information model of the field of its application for the purpose of providing information to users. At the same time, the input information (prepared for input into the information model and that is the result of the operation of the information collection and registration subsystems in the ACS), as well as the output information (obtained as a result of the processing of the information included in the model and which is received at the input of the distribution subsystems and display of information in ACS) are not considered as part of the information model. The task of maintaining the information model in the required state is that the operations of preservation and modification of the information model are carried out in the BND in accordance with the emerging changes in the composition of the objects of the subject field, the connections between them and their state. The task of providing information requests of users has two aspects that must be taken into account when designing BnD. The first aspect is the definition of the boundaries of a specific subject area and the development of an appropriate information model. The second aspect is the development of a data bank focused on efficient service of user requests. To date, the introduction of a data bank and new information processing technologies will allow for a significant increase in speed and efficiency in the analytical work of intelligence and information units.
SOFTWARE METHODS OF NETWORK SECURITY MONITORING
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Minochkin D.A. , Nser A.M. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”
Published: October 2023

The software methods for monitoring network security (NSM - Network Security Monitoring) are discussed. With the growth and rapid development of mobile communications, rich data and artificial intelligence technologies, we are entering the era of the mobile Internet. With the continuous intellectualization of network security and infrastructure, information technology is widely used in the field of industrial control, making network security more and more open, bringing a new network security control system to the traditional relatively closed industrial control system. Currently, there is an increase in the number of information threats and factors leading to the unstable operation of data transmission networks. The prerequisites for this growth are the mass application, the complication of the hierarchy of computer networks and the increase in their structural complexity, the increase in the heterogeneity of software and hardware, the complication of the functionality of network services, which leads to the emergence of various vulnerabilities. Under such conditions, the development and improvement of methods for identifying information threats are of great importance. One of the components of ensuring information protection of networks is software systems designed to detect harmful or suspicious activity - network security monitoring methods (NSM). Network security monitoring techniques (NSM) are used to monitor network 133 communications for information security events. For maximum effect, a combination of capturing the entire packet in addition to logging network activity is recommended. This article provides definitions of network security monitoring methods, their classification, phases of the method cycle and their description. Some of the best known and widely used multi-module NSM solutions have been reviewed. The best known examples of such combinations are IDS/IPS, SEM/SIEM and UTM. Network security monitoring is important because it checks if the first lines of defense are working, gives us the opportunity to eliminate threats before they cause real damage if there is a vulnerability somewhere in your system, and allows us to understand where these vulnerabilities are and how to fix them before something will happen.
Structures of the Relationship between Self-Esteem of Appearance and Subjective Well-Being
Authors: Labunskaya V.A.
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study is to determine the types of structures of relationships between self-assessments of appearance, its attractiveness, satisfaction, concern about it and self-assessments of subjective well-being (SWB), its components. The structures of the relationship between self-assessments of AP and SWB were revealed when socio-demographic characteristics were included in the factor analysis. The study involved 188 people (65% women) aged 18 to 45 years; 85% of the study participants belong to the category of "young (18-35 years old),Mage= 26.6;57% have incomplete higher or higher education; 56% believe they are "more poor than rich." The listed socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants were taken into account in the process of solving the formulated tasks. Methods: 1. Socio-demographic questionnaire; 2. Questionnaire "Self-assessment of appearance", developed by V.A. Labunskaya; 3. The scale "Subjective well-being" in the adaptation of V.M. Sokolova; 4. Questionnaire "Attitude to its appearance: satisfaction and concern," developed by E.V. Kapitanova, V.A. Labunskaya. Mathematical procedures: descriptive statistics, frequency, factorial, multivariate analysis of variance - MANOVA (IBM SPPS Statistic 23.0). Results: socio-demographic characteristics, combined in different ways with three types of factors, change their explanatory power, form, based on the magnitude of factor weight, other relationships between self-assessments of AP and self-assessments of SWB, form a combination of factors: "Self-assessments of AP, education, economic status", "Self-assessment of subjective well-being", "Socio-demographic characteristics, satisfaction, concern of AP ", which do not exclude the autonomy of self-assessments of AP and self-assessments of SWB.
Comparative Analysis of Verbal Evaluation of Illusory Segments in Children and Adults
Authors: Romanova-Afrikantova N.I. , Karpinskaya V.Y. , Lyakhovetsky V.A.
Published: October 2023

A comparative study of the strength of the Ponzo and Müller-Lyer illusions in preschool children, primary school children and adults was performed. Significant differences in the strength of the Ponzo and Müller-Lyer illusions were revealed between groups of children and adults. The results obtained indicate a higher degree of intensity of illusion in children. Meanwhile, no significant differences were found between the groups of primary school and preschool children. For the first time, the magnitude of the illusory effect in children with different levels of maturity of visual perception was compared. When comparing data on the level of maturity of visual perception using the M.M. Bezrukih methodic, we found significant differences in the strength of the Ponzo illusion between groups of children with high and low levels of maturity of perceptual constancy. The results suggest the magnitude of the Ponzo illusion is associated with the maturity level of the constancy of visual perception. Such a connection was not found for the Müller-Lyer illusion, which may indicate differences in the mechanisms of formation of the visual illusions under study.
Analysis the Possibilities of the Computerized Adaptive Approach to the Problems of Psychological Diagnostics and Training
Authors: Ermakov S.S. , Savenkov E.A. , Shepeleva E.A.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the advantages and prospects for the implementation of an adaptive approach in the tasks of computerized ability testing, standardization of diagnostic methods and development of simulators for teaching professional skills in the zone of proximal development (development of "soft skills" and "hard skills"). The results of the analysis of the reliability of tests using an adaptive approach and comparison of the obtained results with the classical paper and computer form of ability diagnostics are presented. An assessment of the effectiveness and advantages of this approach to determining the level of complexity of test items using the method of convolution of applied Markov models into quantum representations is presented. The effectiveness of the method on small samples has been proved.
The Problem of Psychological and Emotional Well-Being of Children and Resilience of Parents in Modern Foreign Studies
Authors: Ivanova E.V. , Shapovalenko I.V.
Published: October 2023

The article presents an overview of a number of modern foreign studies on psychological and emotional well-being of children and relationship between their emotional well-being and the resilience of their parents in the interval from 2018 till 2023 which was a difficult life period for many families. An attempt was made to analyze various approaches of foreign researchers to understanding the problem of psychological well-being and its difference from emotional well-being. The article emphasizes similarity in foreign scholars’ understanding of the concept of "emotional well-being" and the concepts of: "socio-emotional well-being", "socio-emotional development", "socio-emotional competence / skills". The practical relevance of the research is described as efficient in the programs for psychoprophylaxis of emotional distress in children. Some studies of the emotional development of children and its disorders in connection with the peculiarities of parenthood, family resilience, with the personal characteristics of parents and their resilience (parental resilience) are presented. The model describes parental resilience developed by in the context of the emotional well-being of children.
Somatic Manifestations in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Khramov E.V. , Deulin D.V. , Kotenev I.O. , Pahalkova A.A.
Published: October 2023

The article provides an overview of modern foreign studies aimed at identifying somatic correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in various categories of the population. It has been shown that post-traumatic stress disorder, in the vast majority of cases, is associated with various psychosomatic and somatic symptoms. Some researchers have put forward a hypothesis about a hereditary predisposition to the development of PTSD during extreme psychotraumatization (epigenetic approach): premorbid characteristics of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system can determine the body's response to extreme psychotraumatic effects. The largest number of studies have revealed the relationship of post-traumatic stress disorder with such somatic / psychosomatic types of pathology as cardiovascular diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders, immune system dysfunction, neurological and pseudoneurological disorders. The description of the mechanisms of comorbidity of PTSD and somatic dysfunctions proposed by the authors is largely contradictory and does not, to date, clarify the cause-and-effect relationships in the formation of PTSD and somatic manifestations.
Self-Objectification, Social Media and Mental Health
Authors: Polskaya N.A. , Novikova Ya.D.
Published: October 2023

The paper presents a review of foreign studies on social and psychopathological consequences of self-objectification. The chief provisions of self-objectification theory, which is briefly discussed in the paper, includes the subject’s disposition to regard one’s body from the point of view of an external spectator, when one’s value is defined solely by one’s physical attractiveness in the eyes of others (B. Fredrickson, T. Roberts). Social networks are considered the ever-growing source of objectification and self-objectification due to the high popularity of sexualized content and the wide spread of selfie posting, which urges girls and women to regard their bodies from the point of view of the outside observer. The paper describes the consequences of self-objectification for mental health. Self-objectification is closely linked to body image disturbances, body shame, guilt, low self-esteem, appearance-related worry and emotional problems. It also has an impact on the emergence and persistence of eating disorders, depression, and suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. Self-objectification is more pronounced in women due to sexualizing beliefs about female bodies that are highly prevalent in modern society. Women start to evaluate their bodies and their attractiveness in the eyes of others early in their lives, and it often happens to the detriment of their own experiences and needs.
Enhancing Upper Limb Recovery and Reducing Stress and Anxiety Through Non-Immersive Virtual Reality in Subacute and Chronic Stroke Survivors: An Experimental Study
Authors: Vyas Neha , Sharma Monika , Teotia Madhu , Kashyap Neha , Gugnani Anchit , Sharma Shantanu , Kushwaha Nandini , Matroja Bhavika
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Stroke is the third-leading cause of major long-term disability and the second-leading cause of mortality worldwide. Paralysis, paresis (muscle weakness), spasticity, difficulty walking, difficulty controlling motions, and limb discomfort are frequent limb impairments. Nearly 80% of stroke survivors are affected. Stroke survivors suffer with physical disabilities in addition to a reduced quality of life in terms of their health, a higher degree of worry, and a loss of independence. With a prevalence of 55% to 75%, hand motor deficits are the most prevalent post-stroke.1 The most common impairment is motor dysfunction, which affects 90% of stroke survivors with some kind of upper limb motor disability. Motor dysfunction is a strong indicator of poor functional recovery. The most typical post-stroke symptom is hemiparesis.1 Objectives: The study's objective was to use a virtual reality system to enhance upper limb strength and function in hemiparesis. The study's secondary goal was to lessen tension and anxiety in stroke Survivors. Methods: This research was experimental. A patient was chosen from UEM Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) were employed as outcome measures to evaluate the patients. Result: The outcome of the post-intervention data revealed that the Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) had significant values of P.311. P .002 was used to determine the importance of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). That indicates that following the intervention, all outcome indicators showed a considerable improvement. Conclusion: The post-intervention values of the depression anxiety stress scale (DASS 21) and the upper extremity functional index (UEFI) both indicated a substantial improvement. In order to improve strength and upper limb functions following hemiparesis and to lessen tension and anxiety as a result of the handicap, a low-cost VR system might be employed.
Cosmetic results of wound treatment using the living skin equivalent in open tibial fractures
Authors: Giandzhaliev Ramin A. , Abdrakhmanov Rinat R. , Ivashkin Aleksandr N. , Abakirov Medetbek D. , Akhpashev Aleksandr A.
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND: Soft tissue wound treatment in open tibial fractures requires complex clinical approach. New cellular methods of wound treatment must be compared with the gold standard split-thickness skin grafting.
AIM: To compare the esthetic results of wound management with the living skin equivalent and skin grafting.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A comparative study included 108 patients with open tibial fractures and soft tissue defects who underwent staged surgical treatment. In group 1 (n=51), the living skin equivalent was used, which is a bioengineered three-layer construction containing keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and collagen matrix. In group 2 (n=57), standard split-thickness skin grafting was used for wound repair. The surgery duration, complete epithelialization period, hospital stay, Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) after 3, 6, and 12 months, and self-reported esthetic results 1 year after surgery were compared.
RESULTS: Living skin equivalent procedures were performed significantly faster than skin grafting (18.24.8 min vs. 35.514.8 min, р 0.001), and wound healing took longer (25.56.3 days vs. 19.64.7 days, р=0.035). The overall VSS score was significantly lower at all follow-up visits in group 1 than in group 2 (6.230.81 points vs. 8.120.98 points after 3 months, р 0.001; 5.171.18 points vs. 6.761.31 points after 6 months, р 0.001; 4.541.07 points vs. 5.090.65 points after 12 months, р=0.038). Moreover, 74.5 and 68.4% of the patients were satisfied with the appearance of the limb after treatment with living skin equivalent and skin grafting, respectively (р=0.023).
CONCLUSION: The cosmetic results of wound treatment in open tibial fractures with living skin equivalents are significantly better than those of split-thickness skin grafting.
Dividual Africa: Nodal Issues of Tradition and Contemporaneity
Authors: Kawalec Anna , Lukaszewicz Aleksandra
Published: October 2023

The editorial consists of two parts. The first part is an introduction to the complexity of the ‎cultural contexts of the African continent, focusing on this ‎complexity as a specific and important structure of the cultural reality of the world. The ‎second part introduces the issues undertaken by the TPAAE project team, ‎devoted to the traditions and transformations of the Kenyan Coastal ‎Region.‎
Modern Social Innovation in the Cultural Heritage of the Midzi-Chenda Community of Coastal Kenya
Authors: Chidongo Tsawe-Munga
Published: October 2023

All African cultural heritages suffered suppression when foreigners from the East and West came to dominate and introduce hitherto unknown lifestyles, technologies and skills. Like many African communities, the Midzi-Chenda community of coastal Kenya have struggled to maintain their heritage. This study examines the influence of modernity and its attendant social standards on the cultural heritage of the Midzi-Chenda. The study was carried out with the aim of identifying the cultural heritage values that are keys to addressing critical issues that affect coastal communities in Kenya and Africa. Sources for this study include oral histories, focus group discussions, interviews, documented information, and the author’s personal experience as a member of a Midzi-Chenda community. The insights here may be applied to tackle crucial challenging issues such as drug abuse, human trafficking, gender-based violence and types of radicalization in a vibrant changing society.